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THE FRANKLIN PRESS AND THE HIGHLANDS MACONIAN
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1940
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When De Soto Came to Franklin
A NOTHER ready-niade asset is being handed to
Macon county from a surprising source. We
suddenly find ourselves in the limelight, through
no merit or fault of our own, and are asked what
we are going to 'do about it.
All because the. famous -Spanish explorer, Her
nando De Soto," with his . tired men and horses
rested on the banks of the Little Tennessee, near
the Franklin bridge just 400 years ago.
The recent report made to Congress by the De
Soto Expedition Commission recommends fitting
commemoration of the event along the route from
Florida to the Mississippi. This document suggests
commemoration of his "passing of the Little Ten
nessee at the present site of Franklin, N. C." is of
interest to the entire State from the fact that it
was the "first discovery of any of the inland tribu
taries of the Mississippi by Europeans."
The spot of De Soto's encampment has been lo
cated near the Franklin bridge, and, as if to pro
vide further drama to this colorful parade of be
draggled Spaniards, ; starved horses and Indian
camp followers, it was at this spot that a kid
naped Indian princess, with .a box of "unbored
pearls," escaped her captors with two (or three)
deserting Spaniards one of whom she married !
Other less romantic details lend color for a dra
matic presentation of this early chapter of otir
history. Dr. Crittenden, of the N. C. Historical
Commission, writes, "This march of De Soto's was
one of the most important events in all the history
of North Carolina. Within the past few years Sir
Walter Raleigh's efforts to colonize Roanoke Is
land have received a great deal of attention, but
De Soto made his expedition almost half a cen
tury earlier within less than 50 years after Co
lumbus had discovered the Is ew World.
The Virginia Dare and the Sir Walter Raleigh
chapters of our state history have been fittingly.,
commemorated. Now, it seems that the De Soto
chapter is put squarely up to this end of the state.
Franklin is the logical place to stage a celebration
worthy of the event. We believe the effort would
meet with encouragement from other sections.
Mother's Day
TIIOTHER'S DAY has come to mean much to
"homes throughout the United States since its in
ception only a few years ago. Promoted at first by
florists and the telegraph companies according to
some the widespread acceptance of this new
"Saint's Day" has proved' its value. A special day
on which to express in word and deed, through
messages and gifts,, and by the wearing of a rose,
devotion to Mother seems to us to have been a
happy thought, whoever started it.
Indeed, a new aspect and deeper significance
have come with the day. Family ties are renewed
and strengthened as modern life tends to separate
and scatter the children all too soon. As home ties
are broken by the pressure of modern life it is well
to use modern communications to bridge distances
that have been created bv a scientific age. The
suggestion that, Mothers Tjay be enlarged in its
scope and called "Family Day' seems unnecessary,
because that in realitv it has already become.
The Story of WPA
A revealing booklet has recently been issued by
the North Carolina Works Progress Admin
istration that tells, in pictures and brief text, its
own story. It is a story to convert doubting
Thomases and even to give pause, to honest critics.
There are over 300 illustrations from the 3984
WPA-completed projects.
These pictures attempt to show "the credit side
of the ledger in results obtained from making in
vestments in the welfare of human beings our
neighbors, friends, compatriots." The pictures do
not show "the heartaches and despair caused tens
of thousands in North Carolina when they were
caught between the grindstones of a maladjusted
economy . . . nor- that little spark we call hope
which has been fanned within the breasts of close
to 125,000 of our state who have been giving gain
ful employment by WPA when no other source of
jobs . was open for them."
"Eighty-five percent of the Federal money spent has gone into
the pockets of WPA workers as wanes. These small salaries have
been immediately spent locally for the bare necessities of living,
aiding local commerce. The rest of the money, including most ot
the sponsors' contributions have gone for the purchase of materials,
equipment and supplies, and such non-labor costs. The material and
supply dollar was injected into commerce, making other jobs."
Candidate for Governor
MAYOR TOM COOPER
Of Wilmington, Spoke in Franklin
Mothers' Day Services
On Methodist Circuit
Rev. Philip L. Green, pastor of
the Franklin Circuit, has announc
ed that special Mothers' Day serv
ices will be htld in four churches
in the Methodist circuit. The
schedule is as fcJows :
9:45 a. m. Clark's Chapel; 11:00
a. m. Snow Hill; 3:00 p. m. Bethel
(Salem congregation will please
come to the Bethel service in the
afternoon); 7:45 p. m. Iotla.
Lee Gravely
To Carry Campaign Into
Mountains
L Lee Gravely, Rocky Mount
candidate for governor, will carry
hLs campaign into the state's moun
tain counties next week, according
to word received from his state
manager. v
Mr. Gravely has come out in
a recent statement in ' support of
a third term for Roosevelt and
the New Deal agricultural pro:
gram.
Mr. Gravely says he desires to
confer with leaders in this sec
tion relative to property "telling
the world" about the vacation
wonderland which has been 'open
ed up; by the Scenic Highway
connecting the Shenandoah and
Smoky Mountains parks.
In the 1937 legislature M r.
Gravely introduced the measure
which provides for advertising
North Carolina's resources and
advantages. ,
RED CROSS RELIEF
FOR GREENLAND
Red Cross officials, considering
the possible need for relief to 17,
000 persons on Danish-owned
Greenland, called Donald Mac
Millen, Arctic explorer, into con
ference May 3.
Mr. MacMillen came to Wash
ington at the invitation of Nor
man Davis, Red' Cross Chairman.
Mr. MacMillen is considered 'an
expert on conditions in Greenland
which' he has used as a base 6r
visited in many years of Polar ex
peditions. President Roosevelt disclosed
recently that he had asked the
Red Cross to look into the need
for relief in Greenland in event
the annual supply ships from Den
mark failed to make their visits
because of the GeVman seizure of
that Nation.
Press Comment
ON TELLING 'EM HOW
The extent of the British dis
aster in Norway isn't clear yet, but
from the standpoint of the Allies
it would appear that the adventure
in a state of woeful unprepared-
ness-has both damaged Allies pres
tige and materially weakened their
military position.
To the millions in this country
who naturally sympathize with the
Allies this is distressing. But in
that distress it is pertinent to re
member that, after all, we who are
not fighting this war and who, we
believe firmly are in no way called
upon to fight it, can only prejudice
the good faith of our neutrality
by noisy kibitzing.
After all, too much or too lusty
advice about how the war ought to
be conducted naturally invites the
suggestion that we come over and
help fight it Worse than that, it
definitely promotes a psychological
conditioning for that very eventuality.
Raleigh News and Observer
Census Near Completion
In Some Townships
It is understood that the census
has ' been almost completed in
Flats, Burningtown and Ellijay
townshius. The Press has been
! requested to announce to those
residing in these townships or
others where the census has been
taken, who think they have not
been counted, that they report
their names to the office of the
clerk of court at the courthouse.
In some cases one member of the
family has reported for others.
Anyone uncertain that count has
been made of any individual, is
asked to turn in his name to be
checked by the enumerator of his
township.
It is reported that work in other
districts is well under way, and
will probably soon be completed.
New Records For Tourist
Travel Predicted
New records for tourist travel
in the Americas in 1940 were pre
dieted here today by officials of
the Automobile Manufacturers As
sociation, authoritative statistical
body for the industry. Nearly 60,
000,000 Americans will be taking to
the highways during the summer
months, the organization believes.
Unsettled conditions abroad, com
bined with expanded facilities and
accommodations in the great na
tional parks and other . tourists
Mecca, were cited as reasons for
the statement.
- "This has been rightly termed
Travel America Year," the A. M
A. announced. "It seems a safe
prediction' to say that a new all
time high mark will be set by
vacationists this summer.'' '
Girl Scout Notes
MOUNTAIN LAUREL
PATROL MEETS THURSDAY
At the regular meeting of the
Mountain Laurel Patrol held last
Thursday it was decided to take
up sports this summer instead of
sewing and cooking as formerly
planned. The work on puppets is
to be continued and we hope to
give a puppet play soon. Each girl
was asked to collect magazines for
the bookmobile by next Thursday.
Ida Mae Dawdle and Dorothy
Conley were appointed as refresh
ment committee for next week.
Muse's Corner
REFLECTIONS ON MOTHER'S DAY
Time was when the older generation
Bore the marks but now who can say
..' At a single glance about the church house,
Who are mothers on Mother's Day?
In a many-skirted costume, shawled-shoulders,
Her platinum gray hair uncurled,
One could find her retired in a ' corner,
A sacred picture to the youth of the world.
This picture becomes less frequent
As our Time-keeper calls the years;
The! costume and general appearance
Of mother's change. But youth reveres
Them with a love that can never change y
Until humanity is made anew,
Because mother love is the same today
As yesterday, and just as true! .
Tomorrow we shall still remember
With that symbol, an old-fashioned bouquet.
The mothers who grow more modern .
With the coming of each Mother's Day
Mildred Veasey.
ONE WINDY NIGHT
A Poem for Mother's Day
One windy night I dreampt that I was cold
And that my mother stood beside my bed
Tucking the covers warm, smoothing my head,
With that peculiar touch she had of old.
"At last you've come!" I cried, and held her tight.
She answered, T have missed you, too, my child,"
Her dear eyes almost twinkled as she smiled
"But could not get away until tonight."
A thousand questions throbbed like soaring birds,
Then dropped on soundless wings; while heart and eye
Each to each gave question and reply .
A game I learned before I babbled words.
And then I felt myself begin to wake ...
"O, I will hold you with, my arms, my will
My heart, so close that you will be here still
When dream-undoing dawn begins to break!"
Then I awoke, embracing empty air...
Her touch still vibrant on my bands, my hair.
Charlotte Young in World' Fair
Anthology of Verse
Refreshments were served by
Barbara Stock-ton and Mary Fran-'
ces Page.
"ANGIE COX" PATROL MEETS
WITH SARAH CONLEY
Last Tuesday, April 30, Sarah
Conley's group, Patrol HI, met
and discussed the plans for pup
pet making and parts were chos
en for two : plays. The group
unanimously voted to name the
patrol the "Angie, Cox" patrol and
to help Mrs. Cox, in the things
she does in this community. Our
magazine contest closed anil Ruth
Angel was the winner. She collect
ed 120 magazines.
Refreshments were served by
Carolyn Long, Carolyn Leach and
Sarah Cunningham. Flans were
made for a contest on the mem
ory of. our Girl Scout laws.
r Guideposts
The satisfactory experience
of families we have served,
are dependable tfuideposts
for those who have never
been required to arrange for
a funeral.
Our personal service is di
rected by the needs and
wishes of those who call us.
Visitors to our mortuary
learn how each family keeps,
the cost within its require
ments. We invite questions
on every phase of funeral
matters.
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Food Values
SLOAN'S
MARKET
"THE, COMPLETE
FOOD STORE"
Phone 85 Franklin, N. C
1115-
All Flavors
Maxwell House Coffee, lb .
S OUNCE
Grapefruit or Orange Juice
Sugar, 10 lb paper bag
Tomatoes, 4 No. 2 Cans
25c
15c
49c
25c
Matches, 2 for ...... 5c
Salt, 3 boxes ........10c
Cleanser, 3 for ....10c
Lye, 3 for 25c
Wax Paper, 2 for.. 15c
SALAD
Dressing, qt. ........21c
SUPER
Suds, 3 foT ......25c
PETER PAN
Corn, 2 for ......25c
Macaroni, box 5c
QUAKER PUFFED
Wheat, 3 for ....... 21c
Visit Our Birds Eye Food Dept.
SEA FOODS
1 It. BIRDS YE
fish Fium .
lis.
WHOil FISH
Red Perch
Boneless Fillet
Oysters,
Ocean Freak Blue
Points, 18 to 20, bx.
Haddock,
Just-Caught
Freshness, lb.
Scallops,
Small, Tender,
T.ty,30to40,bx.
SALMON
Steaks,
Delicious Boiled
or Broiled, K.
. 28'
36c
28c
35c
40c