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Thursday, april 23, iiti PAGE FOUR THE FRANKLIN PRESS AND THE HIGHLANDS MACON IAN She Jf rattklttt ftt anil Publishedevery Thursday by The Franklin Press At Franklin, North Carolina Telephone No. 24 VOL. LVI Nml)cr 17 Mrs. J. W. C. Johnson and W. S. Johnson Publisher Entered at the Post Office, Franklin, N. C. as second class matter . SUBSCRIPTION KATES One Year 8100 Eight Months '. " 75 Six Months 'qj Single Copy 1 "' All Voters Must Register LAST week the Macon County Board of Elections announced a new registration for the primary of May 30, This means that anyone who votes in the primary will have to register on the dates and at the poling places named in last week's issue of this newspaper.' . ; Since there has been some misunderstanding in connection with this registration, we are repeating the notice this week. There are still citizens both men and women who live in this "land of the free and home of the brave",, who are eligible to vote but value their citizenship so lightly that they neglect to do so. To those in Macon county who, in the past have not claimed the right of free men and women in a free country, this appeal is especially addressed. Because our sons will soon be fighting and some of them will die to preserve this privilege for us back home. Whatever carelessness, shyness or in difference may have prevented any from register ing and Voting in the past, let them -not be slack ers now. lust as our men are answering the call to the armed forces to defend the democracy of the Unit ed States of America, this is your call to uphold them by making democracy work at home. Other wise our government will be fascist in' nature. If the voters will see that good men are elected to of fice and then demand intelligent service from every public servant, then some good may yet come out of all the tragedy upon us as a nation now. 1 - 1 Franklin P. T. A. A SCHOOL possesses a valuable asset in an ac tive Parent-Teacher Association. With roots deep in the hearts of a freedom-loving people who seek and foster .public education and equal advan tages for all, this democratic institution has be come worldwide and now has the largest member ship in the world. Like the Red Cross, this mem bership is inclusive, not exclusive. Anyone who is interested in the education and welfare of children and youth is eligible. Through the association of teachers, parents and others, schools all over the land are improved and strengthened. Conversely, any school which does not have a Parent-Teacher Association, is a weaker school. The children de serve all lhat this united effort brings to them. The Franklin P. T. A. has been fortunate in its leadership. The retirement of Mrs. John Wasilik as president, a position she has filled on two occa sions, and for a total of three terms, gives oppor tunity to express appreciation of her able adminis tration. Her service has been untiring, often in the face of discouragements. Her quiet persistence and loyalty have inspired others whose efforts have helped to build the strong organization which ex ists todav. Other retiring officers have served faith fully and well. With the installation of Mrs. Carl Slagle as pres ident for the coming year, with other officers re cently elected, there is every promise that parents and teachers will continue their good work for the improving of our schools. Letters to Editor a typical American IDEA and ONE THAT Benefits Everybody lv "p-i Nan tahala Power & Light Co- Dear Editor: Any town should be proud of a Girl Scout troop. We know a towrs is as good as its li'brary, its school system and its healthful environment. There are fifteen defense fields in our emergency where a Girl Scout can function to good ad vantage. A Girl Scout is art asset to any community and can be compared to a defense bond that pays big dividends in the future. So let's be thankful for' the Girl Scouts of franklin and give them our hearty support. Mrs. C. E. Thompson Franklits, N. C. This and That By FRANKIE MACON An editor asks: "Will Vichy abandon her honor?" What honor is that? General Homma's hana-kiri is a reminder that not all the Japanese customs are had. The Japs have always kept up with our Big League baseball, so they ought to know that the Yan kees have a habit of finishing on top. Edison Amnions ' and Charlie Moore spent the weekend with home folks. They are employed in Earner, Tenn. Misses Emma and Hazel Am nions were visiting Mrs. Ella Ashe of Clarks Chapel Sunday. Charlie Rogers who has been confined- to his bed with influenza was able to be out Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Taylor and family of Franklin Route 4 visited Mrs. Taylor's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Adams of Mt. Grove. Mark Willis who is mining on Walnut Creek was on Ellijay Sat urday qra business. John Woods of the U. S. Army stationed at Aberdeen, Md., was visiting on Ellijay and Mt. Grove Sunday. Grayson Higdon of the U. S. Army at Fort Bragg is on furlough visiting his mother, Mrs. Lula Hig do,n of Higdor.-ville. Walter Lee Henry of the U. S. Army stationed in Kentucky is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henry. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Higdon and s-oi left last week for North Brookfield, Mass. to make their liome where Mr. Higdon is em ployed. Mrs. Robert Henry visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Wil liams of Mt. Grove. Mr. Williams has .been seriously ill. Kenneth 'Rogers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rogers, has chickeftt pox. Airs. Wendell Moore and chil dren have joined Mr. Moore in Gastonia where he is employed. Edd Coins of Dillard, Ga., vis ited Mr. and Mrs. Alex Amnions Sunday. WPA Advisory Committee Hears District Officers The recently formed Advisory committee of the Macon county WPA held, its first meeting in the office of the Home Demonstration agent on Thursday aftcrnoo,n, April 9. Mrs. Nancy S. Benson district training consultant for this dis trict's Library Projects spoke of War Information centers, the means of securing this service and the service it would render to the coumty. The library project was also discussed. Miss Ethel Hurst, WPA super visor of lunch rooms in Macon county, introduced Miss Mary Pas chal, district director of Profes sional and Service projects of the 6th district, who addressed the committee. Mrs. Florence Sherrili and Mrs. Vergie Ramsey, other members of the committee were present. Mrs. J. W. C. Johnson, secretary of the committee was unavoidably absemt. The committee will meet again at an early date. Spirit of Paul Reverel The urgent cy from press, platform and radio wares every American of the danger of invasion. With all men and women at their posts, we shall, with God's help, defeat the powers that seek to destroy us. With a profound realitatien of our responsibility to our com munity, we shall continue to serve all who call . PHONE 106 NI6HT PHONE 30 Another thing those Japs will learn is that a score in the firs', half of the first inning doesn't win the game it's the final score that counts. In spite of the shortage of cop per, there seems to be still just as many brass liats in Washington. French observers say that Re tain, or., account of his age, ha been grooming Admiral Darlan as his successor. We wonder if he sings to him : "Darlan, I am grov? ing old ?" No wonder there's a protest against the proposed Federal tax on beauty shops.' We haven't near enough beauty as it is, without making it harder to get. , An editor comments that the Pearl Harbor incident showed the need for a switch in the command. Does that refer t the switch at whith Kimmel and Short wer: asleep? Ellijay By HAZEL AMMONS Mr. and Mrs. L.' L. Shook an two daughters, Kathleen and Ma rietta of Gastonia, spent the week end visiting Mrs. Shook's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Mincy, also their daughter, Mrs. Hunter Youmi of East Franiklin. Gordon Evett who has been sick for the past six months remains unimproved. There are several cases of whooping caugh in this commun ity. Mrs. Myrtle Leapord and Miss Mary Franks of Erastus visited their sister, Mrs. Eldon Coggir.s last weekend. Miss Martha Higdon is employ ed at Sylva. Alex Amnions spent the week end on Buch Creek with his daugh ter, Mrs. Kermit Rogers. Mrs. Sammie Higdon visited her sister, Mrs. Fred Rogers Monday. Rev. Gudgar . Bishop visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bish op of Gay last week. 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