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Published every Thursday by The Franklin Preai
At Franklin, North Carolina
Telephone No. 24
VOL. LVIII Number Thfcty
Mrs. J. W. C. Johnson and W. S. Johnson Publishers
Entered at the Post Office, Franklin, N. C., at second class matter
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Good Report Of Town Finances
TTHL. Mayor and Board of Aldermen are to be
? congratulated on the fine showing of the town's
financial condition in the annual statement publish
ed in last week's paper.
Receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943,
show cash on hand and in bank the sum of $4,034,
88: taxes collected, $12,516, water rents and other
sources of revenue added, make a total of $30,624.53.
Bonded indebetedness totals $22,000, and sinking
fund assets amount to $23,938.60, leaving a credit
balance of $1,938.60. The largest item under the
bonded debt head is water, light and power bonds
assumed by the Nantahala Power and Light com
pany when they purchased the power plant belong
ing to the town. Sinking fund assets to retire term
bonds include town, water, light and power six per
cent bonds.
Although the budget of the current year gives
a moderate increase to all town employees, the
board felt justified in reducing the tax rate from
90 cents per $100 valuation to 70 cents ? a substan
tial saving to tax payers and a low rate in com
parison with other towns. This was made possible,
according to E. W. Long, clerk, partly on account
of tlx' discontinuance of the ptreet improvement
program of WPA, w*hich was an expense of about
$350 a month.
"Barring any unforeseen expense, our estimated
budget should be ample to meet our needs for the
coining year", commented Mayor John Harrison,
An itemized report of expenditures is made to the
citizens of Franklin in the same issue. This, with
the financial statement and the estimated budget,
shows that the town's affairs are wisely and con
servatively managed.
Greetings To A Good Neighbor
THE Waynesville Mountaineer, excellent weekly
* newspaper, published at Haywood's county
seat, has isstied a 56-page edition in lhonor of the
3,500 men and women in the armed forces from
that county.
It is "dedicated to the 13 men from Haywood
county who have given the supreme sacrifice in this
war ; and also, those who face death as they fight
to free the world from the beasts of tihe Axis pow
ers".
There are well over 200 cuts of Haywood men
in the service all over the world, with sketches of
each and pages replete with interest. It is a jour
nalistic effort which would do credit to the best
big daily. This section of the state is fortunate to
have sudh progressive and able newspaper publish
ers as W, Curtiss Russ and Marion T. Bridges.
Announcement is made this week of the purchase
by Messrs. Russ and Bridges of The Ruralite, week
ly newspaper of Sylva. They will issue their first
edition on August 3 under the title of The Sylva
Herald and Ruralite. This promises well for Jack
son county's progress, so far as concerns the impe
tus which a newspaper can give the field it serves.
The Franklin Press and The Highlands Macon
ian greets the new neighbor and extends hearty
good wishes to the publishers in their extended
sphere.
At The Theatre
'^rash Dive", tense story of sub
marines at war, is live jirst war
picture dealing with submarines
that has been made so far in
Hollywood. Tyrone Power, as lead
ing man plays his last roll on the
screen for the duration, and does
a very gfood job of it. Dana An
drews runs bim a clos* second for
leading honors, and Anne Baxter
continues to show promise. Plays
Thursday and Friday, August S
and fi.
Beity Grahle, George Montgom
ery and Cesar Romero play out a
three-cornered checkered rotnanee.
dottble crossing each ottuer, and
creating a generally happy mood,
in 'Vonrv Ts'and". The musical
Kftrt, reaching 4nto the past and
future is exrelVnt. Plays Sunday
and M.mduy, AiitftHt 1 and 2. >
'Trout Fishing
Crowds Large
Game Protector Fred Bryson,
states that trout-fishing crowds are
as large or possibly larger on
weekend this year than last year.
He credits this to the fact that
although fewer cars are used, those
that do come ar,e fully loaded. The
sale of fishing Vicenses is also equal
to that of last year. Mr. Bryson
reminds fishermen that the trout
season closes August 31. Those
wishing to buy combination
hunting and fishing licenses wiH
find them on sale at the usual
placet, beginning July 25.
Community Singing
At Newman's Chapel
The reorivlar First Sunday eotn
mmiitv sinrinj; will ronvene <1
1 :.V) p. tit, t Aukiim 1st, it Newman'*
C. AVERY CABE
DIES SUDDENLY?
(Cootlmiad Fran Pag* Oh)
Va. ; Rusself Cabe, -Franklin, route
2, and a number of nieces and
nephews.
AH scattered members of -the
family arrived in time to be pre
sent at the funeral services ex
cept Aux. Dprothy Cabe of the
WAC who was delayed by a train
connection after flying to Mem
phis, Tenn. ? She arrived early
Wednesday morning, and will be
on furlough with her parents for
two wieeks.
Other out-of-town relatives pre
sent included the children of Reid
Cabe, Barbara and Thomas; Don
ald Smith and daughter, Betty
Smith of Lynchburg; Mildred and
Lucile Penland of Cleveland; Mrs.
James R. Morrell and child of
Washington, D. C.; Mrs. EarVe
Short and Bertie Lee Snyder of
Cornelia, Georgia; Grady Garner
and daughter, and Paul Cunning
ham and sons, Bob and Max.
Mrs. A. J. Long Patsea
At Home In Ohio
N,ews has been received here of
the death of Mrs. Olivia D. Horn
Long, 82, wife of Andrew Jack
Long, formerly of Macon county,
who died at their home in Penin
sula, Ohio, on June 22. Site was
the daughter of Wiliiam and Caro.
line Mashburn Long of Hiawassa,
Ga., and was married to Mr. Long
on November 29, 1882, For many
years they made their home in
Smithbridge township of Macon
county, removing to Georgia about
30 years ago and to Ohio 10 years
later.
To their union 10 children were
born, six of whom are living. Bur
ial was in Fairview cemetery, Bos
ton Heights, Ohio.
Surviving are the husband, and
the following children: Mrs. Arie
Waldroop, Covington, Ga., Mrs.
Rosa Patrick, Ravenna, Ohio; Mrs.
Zoah Lord, Winder, Ga. ; Mrs.
Beulah Rainey, Covington, Ga. ;
Lawrence N. Long, Peninsula, Ohio
and Allen Long, Macedonia, Ohio.
One brother, Jerome W. Horn of
Young Cane, Ga., also survives and
a half-sister, Mrs. M. M. Peppers
of Hoschton, Ga.
Mr. Long has many friends and
relatives in this county who will
sympatize with him in the loss of
his companion of over sixty years.
While a resident here he was an
activve worker in the Hickory Knoll
Methodist church, and most of
their children were born here.
Wild* K. Anderson
Passes At Sanitorium
Wilda K. Anderson, 21, died at
Btack Mountain Sanitorium on
June 28. Stve was the daughter of
Wiley Anderson of Cartoogechaye
and the late Dove Garland Ander
son. She ^entered the Sanitarium in
February, 1939, as a patient and was
there until her death, with the ex
ception of a tew months spent
with her grandmother, Mrs. Gar
land, in Waynesville.
Miss Anderson was a member
of the Cartoogechaye Baptist
church. She was a person of high
character and her sweet disposi
tion made her a favorite at the
sanitorium. She is survived by her
father, one brother, step-mother,
one half-brother and one half-sis.
ter.
Good Attendance At
Carson Chapel Revival
'Rev. J. L. Stokes II, began a
series of revival services at Carson""
Chapel, Sunday, July 25, at 8:30
p. m. The services will continue
throughout the week at the same
hour. A cordial invitation is ex.
tended to aH who attend. Dr. L. B.
Hayes preached Wednesday night.
Much interest is being shown and
attendance is good.
Chapel Baptist church. Guest quar
tets and other singers from Geor
gia are expected. The public is in
vited along with all gospel singers
to attend this singing.
Classified
Advertisements
RATES: On# Mid a half cents
per word ucb insertion. Minimum
30 cants par issue.
FOR SALE: Abbruzz# Rye, red
Clover and timothy hay.
FRED TAYLOR, Route 2
ltp.
FOR SALE ? 5 -room house, inside
beautifully finished. Outside build
ings. 1 acre of land, plenty of
shade. 4 miles west of Franklin,
Highway 64. Mary Southard, 464
Biltmore Ave., Asheville, N. C
Jly 8 ? 4tp ? Jly 29
WANTED ? Small farm, modern
buildings, some woodland, pas
ture, convenient to highway,
dhurch and school Give full de
scription and price. W. R. Mar
tin, Cornelia, Ga., Route 1.
Jly 15? 3tp
WANTED TO RENT? First floor,
furnished apartment. William
Gettys, Box 496, Franklin, N. C.
ltp
WANTED ? Will pay good prices
for rye, corn, wheat, syrup, hon
ey, middling meat, shoulders,
hams, chickens and eggs. We
still have some Nitrate of -Soda,
10-0-10 side dressing for sate.
Also carry complete line of can,
^iting supplies.
Ray Grocery and Fead Co.
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FOR SALE ? Pure bred Torggen
berg female Goat, 6 months old,
$15.00. Write Mrs. Otto, High
lands Manor, Highlands, N. C.
Jly 22? 3tp? A 12
"CLEAR QUARTZ CRYSTALS?
are wanted for War uses. Infor
mation given and examination of
crystals made gladly without
charge. F. E. Snow, Phone 149- J,
Bank Bldg. or WiHis Apts".
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POUND ? Tricycle on Dillsboro
higWway. Owner can get same by
describing and paying for this ad.
In possession of Mrs. Ollie dure.
Found by Charles C. Beeco's
family.
PIANOS ? Two good used pianos
in your community that are to
be repossessed. Can be had for
balance due and on terms. Write
Magness Piano Co., Henderson
viMje, N. (C.
4tn
FOR SALE ? One purebred O.I.C.
male hog, one year old. One
hay rake. Wylie Brown.
1?P
LOST? Billfold, containing valuable
papers, including drivers' license,
gas coupon book and registration
card in native of Clyde Burrell.
Bring to Press office. Reward.
1?P
WANTED ? Fresh vegetables. Call
Mrs. J. F. Oarruack, Franklin
Lodge. Tel. S3.
ltc
WANTED? Cotored couple for the
month of August. Man to do out
tide work and woman to do
cooking and housework. Give all
information in first letter. Ad
dress Box 243, Highlands, N. C.
WANTED ? A good us,ed piano for
primary department of Franklin
Methodist Sunday school. Write
Bo* 45, FrankKn, ^N. C.
ltp
BUY U. S. WAR BONOS
JOIN? I
Bryant Mutual
Burial Aaaociation
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OkUit and Stronfait
in th? County
Tko word "TRUSTWORTHY" standi out in eonvar
Mtion and on tK? printed paqa. Tito man or buii
mm concorn that it ipokan of at aminantly trutt
wortKy, racaivai iptcial consideration. Truitworthi
noM win* and leapt that pricelett award, PUBLIC
CONFIDENCE.
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BRYANT
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Wanted!
THOUSANDS of CORDS of CHEMICAL
HARDWOODS? (all kinds of Oak, Birch,
Beech, Maple, etc.), to be converted into
essentia! War products.
? ? WOOD IS A WEAPON OF WAR ! ?
Our Specifications are: 5 ft. in length ? 3 ins.
to 7 ins. in thickness ; but, if split, not to be
over 9 ins. at the largest point.
?We offer $8.50 per CORD in BOX CARS?
For further information and purchase orders,
write to ?
L. G. SARAFIAN CO.,
Asheville, N. C.
WE ARE NOW ...
Closing Out
ALL MEN'S SPORT WEAR?
such at Slacks, Slack Suit*, Sport Shirt*
and Hats, at . . .
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES !
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See us TODAY, as we only have a limited
number of these articles left.
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ADVERTISING makes a little business bigger,
And a big business better.
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SUNDAY MATHNEE 2:30 ? NIGHT SHOW l:M
WEEK DAYS J:JS? 7:3?? #:JS
SATURDAY 1:M TILL l?:3S-OWL SHOW IS:* OUT AT U:M
Sunday and Monday, August 1 and 2
Betty Grabie * George Montgomery ?
In "Coney Island" In Technicolor
Also News and Comedy
? . 4
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 3 and 4
Ida Lupino - Dennis Morgan
In "The Hard Way"? Also
Jr. G-Men of Air and Comedy
Children, 5c ? Adults, 15c ? Matinee and Night
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Thursday and Friday, August 5 and 6
Tyrone Power - Am* Baxter, In "Crash Dive"
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Also News and Women in Arms
Saturday, August 7 ? Double Feature
Johnny Mack Brown
In "Deep In The Heart of Texas"
and Simone Simon ? Tom Conway, In "Cat People"
Also Dare Devils of West No. 3
OWL SHOW at 10:30^- Out 12:00
"The Ape Mah" ? with Wallace Ford
Also U. S. Army Band
^ BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS*""