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THE FRANKLIN PRESS AND THE H1GMLANDS MACON I AN THURSDAY, FEi. 12, PAGE FOUR She Ifirattklitt Tfyxtss ant Published every Thursday by The Franklin Presi At Franklin, North Carolina Telephone No. 24 VOL. LVI , , Number 7 Mrs. J. W. C. Johnson and W. S. Johnson.... Publisher Entered at the Post Office, Franklin, N. C, as second class matter SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year i Eight Months ..' WOO Six Months .... 75 Single Copy '. . -05 Obituary notices, cards of thanks, tributes of respect, by individuals, lodges, churches, organizations or societies, will be regarded as adver tising and inserted at regular classified advertising rates. BIBLE THOUGHT BROTHERHOOD WEEK Thou shah love the Lord Thy God with all thy mind, with all thy soul anil with all thy strength, and thy neighbor as thyself. Lincoln's Birthday February 12 , . . That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perisJi from the earth. From President Abraham Lincpln's Gettysburg Address. The Wealth of Our Forests AN interesting report from National Forest lands " in North Carolina was printed in last week's issue of this paper. It showed that of the $19,654.17 paid to the state by the U. S. Treasury for timber sales last year, the Nantahala Forest contributed $13,100.89 "of the amount. This is more than two thirds of the total sum, although the acreage of this forest is only about one-third of N...C. National Forest lands. Macon county's schools and roads will receive one-fourth of the amount paid for timber cut in the county from forest lands, which will be approxi mately $5,410.17. This is more than the amount received last year. This report is significant from several stand points. It is interesting to know that a substantial sum is coming back to the county directly from this source for the specific use of school and road improvement besides the profits made by citizens from timber sales. Indeed this is only one phase of the many benefits accruing from the National For ests that the public should know and appreciate. The location of C. C. C. camps in this area has been due to the government's program of development of the forests for recreational and other benefits to those living in the county and to the increasing number of tourists. There are many intangible as sets, for instance, the improvement of game and fishing areas, and the numerous roads which make hitherto unaccessible places within easy reach. The forests are one of the country's sources of wealth which now assume greater importance than ever in the face of war needs. This is brought out also in the appeal of the county game warden in last week's issue for fire protection. Protecting the forests against fire is an impera tive necessity now. Last year the state's forests suf fered an estimated loss of one million dollars from forest fires. Now that the nation is at war and wood is a vital war need, fire losses cannot be esti mated in dollars and cents. Press Comment JOSEPHUS DANIELS (Catawba News-Enterprise) There was some doubt expressed at the time Jonathan Daniels be came editor of the News and Ob server, that he would be able to continue the spicy editorial pages that his illustrious father had maintained for almost a genera tion. That doubt has been quelled for Jonathan Daniels has demon strated his ability as an editorial writer, and in the meantime has found time to write several inter esting 'books dealing with the south. Josephus Daniels, 79-year-old distinguished ,so,n of North Caro lina and renowned as a world fig ure, has again returned to the editorial desk as a result of his son, Jonathan, being called to Washington to join the office of Civilian Defense. Few North Carolinians have been more discussed, criticized, praised or loved than has Josephus Daniels, and were it left to a vote of the people to select a man to take the place of the former Ed itor of the News and Observer 95 per cent would vote for the Hon. Josephus Daniels, who has assumed the editorship for the "duration." We hope he will continue to main tain that youthful outlook on life until he reaches at least the cen tury mark. THE POCKETBOOK of KNOWLEDGE i. Letters to Editor Macon Has Lost a Leader HTHE life and character of Laura Cunningham Byrd will remain as a common heritage to those among whom she lived and worked. Not only her family, but all who knew her will "rise up and call her blessed." It may truly be said that Macon county is a better place because this busy wife, mother and citizen lived and labored here. We would do well to have many more with the vision, enterprise and keen interest in life's problems and their solution as this unselfish woman. Her earthly life was no doubt shortened by her untiring activ ities for the good of others and her unwillingness to lapse into inactivity. But its fullness has contri buted in a permanent way to this community's gen eral welfare. The following tribute by Mrs. Florence Sherrill is expressed in the name of the home demonstra tion club members throihout the county: "Macon County has lost an outstanding leader with the passing of Mrs. Ed Byrd. Not only was Mrs. Byrd interested in any activity that would mean the upbuilding of her community, she was interested in the upbuilding of the entire county. Toward such a program she gave her unlimited time and energy. "Her keen sense of humor, her frankness of man ner, and her genuine sincerity won her numberless friends that valued such a friendship. Truly the Collect of the club women was a part of her force ful personality. Her co-workers of the county home demonstration clubs know her as one who lived their often repeated prayer 'Keep us, O God, from pettiness; let us be large in thought, ;n word, in deeds : Teach us to put into action our better im pulses, straightforward and unafraid'." A SUGGESTION Don't be taken by surprise, but remember Pearl Harbor, Gen. MacArthur, the gallant men of Wake, and all th God-fearing and peace-loving Dem ocratic Nations ! And last but not least, the pro tection of your homes. And then remember the next Primary when you choose some one to look after the interest of all the people. And now may I suggest the name of one who has the ability an courage to do the job and do it well, your friend and my old time adversary, A. Bert Slagle. Let's all, regardless of political affiliations rally to the front and nominate and elect our presen and beloved Sheriff. Bert has been tried, and found not wanting, so why change in these dark days of a world catastrophe. Hoping that the Republican will not call a convention thi Spring, as it will consume time with no pay in sight. Just wait until a more opportune time. As to the small size fellows wanting office on the Demo, ticke you had better hold your mule. As to any conventions South o the Mason and Dixon line, the Rep. need not bother about it un less you want a job as a J. P. or Township Balifif, and then the Dist might be jerrymandered and you'd lose, so let's stay out this time There's too much at stake Nation- ally to fool with peanut politics. Respt., A SUBSCRIBER Franklin, N. C. Route 4 1 (Sit. 0rf C j FASHIONS' PRESSES AWE FROM FABRICS DONr fifeHV I nam anp VBSEtMUE 1rH PATTeRN flW .1 MOPERN AUTOMOBILES USE I LEMONS ARE MEASURED IB PER CENT LESS FUEL TMi Bk l,. The Editor The Franklin Press Franklin, N. C. It .seems that Franklin is getting behind in civilian defense prepara tions. Several near-by towns have already prepared for air raids by having practice blackouts. Frank lin has been kept lit up like a Christmas tree. ' Just what city officials are to blame for this? We would like to see some ac tion on this vitally important mat ter. Yours very truly, R. M. Welch. (Mrs. Coffey, who lives on I 'aim er street, has been an invalid for some time. She addresses this let ter to her friends who read the Press, and wants them to have this message from her. Editor). Pray for peace and God will hear us. Blessed are those who watch and pray and blessed are the peace makers. My dearly be loved, for my joy and crown so stand fast in the Lord. Let us win victory with our prayers. O God, answer our prayers and have mercy on the poor boys in this awful wicked war; in Jesus name is my prayer. Mrs. R. M. Coffey Franklin, N. C. Feb. 6, 1942. Men In Service Walter Fox, of Franklin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Fox of the Mountain Grove section, has been recalled to the U. S. Army. He is located at Ft. Benning, Ga. Mack Bryson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bryson of Cullasaja, has joined the U. S. Marines and is stationed at Parris Island, S. C RuU Austin Holland, U. S. Naval Seaman, son of Mrs. Pearl Hol land of Franklin, writes his mother that he i safe in Panama. He enlisted in the Navy November 27, mi. Pvt. Uvu Hoiltai mm of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Holland is sta tioned at Camp Bowie, Texas. John L. Palmer of the Army Air Corps has recently been trans ferred from Jefferson Barracks, Mo. to Patterson Field, Ohio. Pvt. Wade E. Setser, son of Mrs. Buena Setser and the late Edd Setser, now serving in the U. S. Army at Fort Bragg, has been visiting home folk, and his sister, Mrs. W. G. Rhodarmer in Waynesville hospital. Pvt. Willard B. Sanders has re cently been transferred from Kes sler Field, Miss., to the Army Air Base at Tallahassee, Fla. John Shope, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shope of Otto, has re cently been transferred from the Jackson Army Air Base, Jackson, Miss., to the 36th Air Base Group, -San Francisco, Calif. Kenneth Dowdle, of the U. S. Army stationed at Fort Bragg, spent the weekend with his pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dowdle, Franklin, Route I. GNEISS SENDS MANY TO SERVE THEIR COUNTRY The son of Mrs. Frank Moss of the Pine Grove section, Pvt Gernell Moss, APO 105 Infamtry, U. S. Army, is stationed at Mont- eray, Calif. 1st Class Pvt. Clyde Dendy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dendy of Gold Mine, has been home on fur lough. He is stationed at Char lotte Air Base in the chemical department! Grover Watts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Watts is stationed at Eglin Field, Fla., Air Base. His brother, Riley Watts, has been home on a . furlough from Fort Bragg. Howard Moses, of the U. S. Army, Honolulu, Hawaii, is doing his bit in this war. He wrote re cently that when he was still in California, there were six other Macon couroty boys in the same station. He said that a copy of The Franklin Press and Highlands Maconian came while they were there, and the Macon boys almost iought over it. JACOBS STATIONED IN NEW ORLEANS J. C. Jacobs, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Jacobs of Iotla, made his rating last week as Corporal. He has been in the U. S. Army for seven months and has been stationed in New Orleans, La. LANCASTER BOYS IN TRAINING Gartrell Lancaster, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ev Lancaster, of Her- dersonville, who- spent his boyhood in this county, joined the Marines last August and, after training at Parris island, S. C, was sent to Norfolk Navy yard and assigned to guard duty. He won a medal for rifle shooting and has also been promoted to private first class. The name of John Earl Lancas. er, also son of Mr. and Mrs. Lan caster, formerly of Franklin, was drawn in the first draft in 1941 but was deferred as he was an engi neer student at the University of Tennessee. He is now doing de fense work with the Worthington rump and Machinery company at Harrison, N. J. John Earl was born at Maxwell Farm School on Car toogechaye the dav his father had to register for the first World War. Harry McConnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McConnell of Franklin, has recently been pro moted to Corporal. He is now stationed in the 312 School Squad ron at Lowry Field, Denver, Colo rado. He has been in service ten months.' TROY CABE AND ROY GRANT TRAINING AT SHEPPARD FIELD Clyde S. Cabe. son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Cabe, of West's Mill( and Roy C. Grant, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Grant of Nantahala, have enrolled in the world's largest Air Corps Tech nical School at Sheppard Field, Texas, where they are working toward a rating as an aviation me chanic. Privates Cabe nad Grant, at tached to the 417 Technical School Squadron, began class work Feb. 4 and are scheduled to be gradu ated in June to qualify as on of eight specialists necessary to keep one plane in the sky. WILSON JONES IN AIR CORPS AT TUSKEGEE, ALA, Wilson Jones who was a teach er in the colored school in Frank lin has written Prof. H. K. Kemp that he has almost completed his 60 hours preliminary training in the Air Corps at Tuskegee Insti tute, Ala. AIR CORPS PROMOTES WILLiIAM F. JOHNSON Sloan Field, Midland, Texas, Jan. 31 William F. Johnson, a former resident of Franklin, has been pro moted to the grade of corporal in the U. S. Army Air Corps. Stationed here only two weeks, Johnson is one of the first enlist ed men to gain an advancement at this largest training .school for bombardiers in the nation. Formerly a private, with a rating of specialist, fourth class, Johnson is on duty with the 489th School Squadron. Sloan Field, newest addition to the ever-expanding Air Corps pro gram, is a training school for Aviation Cadet bombardiers. At the completion of the twelve-week course here, cadets will receive commissions as Second Lieuten ants in the Air Corps. DR. DICK SLAGLE STATIONED AT SAIN JUAN; FAMILY IN N. C. Mrs. Dick Slagle, wife of Dr. Slagle, who is a surgeon in the Navy stationed at San Juan, Puer to Rico, has been ordered out of the island with their two small children, and is making her home at Chapel Hill. KENNETH CRUSE ON FURLOUGH Pvt. Kenneth Cruse, who has been stationed in the U. S. Army at Fort Bragg, has recently been transferred to Camp Gordon, Ga. He has been home o.n a ten day leave visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Cruse of Prentiss. Pvt. Crawford Shepard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dock Shepard of Iotla, was recently transferred from Camp Lee, Va. to Panama Canal Zonce. Jesse N. Tessier, who has been with the 39th Bombardment Group at Geiger Field, Washington, has been promoted to a sergeant's rating and has been put in charge of supplies of the 301st Bombard ment group. GLENN PATTON AVIATION MECHANIC Sheppard Field, Texas, February 10. Glenn A Patton, son of Mrs. Erwin Patton, of Franklin, today is enrolled in the world's largest Air Corps Technical School ' at Sheppard Field, Texas, where he is working toward a rating as an aviation mechanic. Pvt. Patton, attached to the 417th Technical School Squadron, geban class work February 2 and is scheduled to be graduated in June. He attended N. C. State college. At present, he is in the first phase of school and is studying basic material. Before he qualifies as one of the eight specialists nec essary to keep one plane in the sky, he will have undergone inten sive training designed to give him a complete working knowledge of the battle birds. Mrs. Lola Barrington, chairman Junior Red Cross, adds the fol lowing teachers' names who en rolled their rooms in the Roll Call M-y had not been listed: Norman West, Sanford Smith and Mrs. Myrtle Keener. She requests that she be notified of any other omissions that may have been made. North Carolina now ranks fourth in the nation in hydro-electric capacity. WANT ADS GET RESULTS! Join Now Potts' Burial Am'd. fNoteiU Tt What Fia MU Oak 1M NOTIC Last Call To List Your Property and Give in Your Farm Census Report for Franklin Township! All persons who own property and fail to list it, and all who are liable for a poll tax and fail to give themselves in will be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, subject to a fine or imprisonment upon con viction. I will be at the courthouse Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14, 1942. HARLEY STEWART, LUt Taker
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