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Farm Meets Well Attended; Schedule For Next Week Listed The first iwj in the series of jc.irt farm meetings arranged by the offices of the county ?*gent and the home demonstra tion agent, held at Slagle school Monday ' night and Walnut Creek Tuesday afternoon, were well attended, persons present reported. Two films, "Hay is What You Make It" and "Family Poultry Flocks", are being shown at each gathering, and Mrs. Flor ence S. Sherrill, home agent, makes a talk on small fruits, illustrated by slides. The schedule of next week's joint meetings, all to be held at 7:?.0 p. m., follows: Monday, Holly Springs school; Tuesday, Olive Hill church; Wednesday, Scaly school; Thursday, Tellico Baptist church; and Friday, Cowee school. Gneiss By Mrs. F. E. Mashburn Sunday school will be held at 10 a. m. at Walnut Creek this Sunday as the pastor of the Buck Creek Baptist church will hold services at the home of Ueprge W. Gregory, who has been ill and unable to attend church far the past two years. Mrs. W. A. Keener has been ill for the past few days. Their grandson, Eilly Keener, of Elli jay, is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Keener. Mrs. Jane Tilson, who has been ill with rheumatism, is re ported improving. Miss Etta Stiwinter, who has been working in Baltimore for the last few years, is at home. Owen Stiwinter,. who is in the army, is now stationed in Ja pan. The. Young People's Training union at Walnut Creek, which meets each Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, plans a social hour, in addition to the usual pro gram. the first Saturday in March. The Rev. R. H. Hull and Mrs Hull and Miss Dairy Hun nicutt direct the union. Negro Science Class Ho.\rs Talks By Franks Mack Franks made a talk Wednesday to the science class of the Chapel (Negro) school, discussing various means of transmitting sound through the use of electricity. When si(kness strikes ... GUARANTEED RUBBER GOODS FROM THE DRUG STORt Ui m t*H mw Iww ?t ?I 4 -l.t. flu hH Kw9fBW9 WW fa* Former Macon Boy Is Given Honor At Mooseheart Schoo' Marshall Ramey, a formei Macon County boy, recently was elected vice-president ot the eighth grade of the Moose heart High school at Moose heart, 111., according to word received here this week. He is the son of George B. Ramey. KolKiwing the death of Mrs. Ramey in 1942, Mr. Ra.ney and his four children went to Mooseheart, where the children were enrolled in the school, .vlocseheart is a private, pre paratory and vocational school maintained by the Moose fra ternity to educate and care for children of members of that organization. Mr Ramey, one of the charter members of the local Moose organization, which was organ ized in 1936, is employed at Mooseheart, where he can be near his children. Burch Has What He Believes To Be Peace Pipe Walter M. Burch has left at The Press office, for the public to see, what he believes to be an Indian peace pipe. He bought it, he said, from someone in the Iotla community. The specimen appears _ to ' be made of a light weight stone, and has openings at each end for pipe stems, with a regular small bowl in the center. Aspinwalls Leaving For Spokar.2: York Takes Power Company Post Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Aspinwall who have been active in church and civic affairs since they came to Franklin a year ago, will leave next week to make their home in Spokane, Wash., their former home. Mr. Aspinwall, who has serv ed as district purchasing agent for the Nantahala Power and Light company, is being suc ceeded in that position by A. M. York, transferred to Franklin from a position with the Alum inum Company of America at Badin. Mr. York already has as sumed his duties here, and plans to move his family ? Mrs. York and their two sons ? to Franklin as soon as he can find a house. Mr. Aspinwall was secretary of the Lions club for the last half of last year and served as editor of the club s bulletin, and he and Mrs. Aspinwall have been members of the choir of the Preshyterian church, in which they were active in other capacities. NEWS about PEOPLE MISS LOIS WOODY BECOMES BRIDE OF NED FARMER Mr. and Mrs. Grover Woody, of Franklin, Route 3, have an nounced the marriage of their daughter. Miss Lois Woody, to Ned Farmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Farmer, of Franklin The ceremony was solemnized February 1 at Clayton, Oa. The bride was attired in a suit of light blue, with black accessories. Accompanying the couple to Clayton were Ralph Cunning ham and Mrs. Ferdie Higdon, aunt of the bride. Mr. Farmer is employed by Cecil Pendergrass in the latter's acid wood business. The couple will make their home for the present with the groom's parents. MISS VIRGINIA TEAGIJE WEDS CLAUDE STAMEY Mrs. J. A. Reeves, of Frank lin, Route 3, has announced the BABY CHICKS Now on Sale ? ? ? ^ ? ? Shipments received twice a week. All heavy breeds, sexed and straight run. Leghorns on special order. Farmers Federation Phone 92 Palmer Street Our Great America ik fy Mack 41oCERn mO?E 8UILP1NO AMERICAN* ARE A4 PEPENPeNT ON WOOC> , as vut*E i?t pioneer 5tm?s . hot as easuv seccksnczhpas the 1 vjOOP IN lOO CA?.n4, IREE* TOPAy PHOViPt COONUE? ntMS NECWSAKv' TO THE *\OPERN home zx7Txv>7^A y'/?>iK(9V FO* PRAPEKiB* 1 ANC7 FURNauRE covr * i m6* i$ a\ac?c FROM WOOP PULP flBRE 0OAKP PCM CABIMF15 AMP VWAU.5 I* MAPe v FBOM VJOOO PULP JJ BIRTHS i Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McGaha, { of the West's Mill community, have announced the birth of a son, William Robert, January 30 at Angel hospital, Mrs. Mc Gaha is tne former Miss Mattie Pearl Bryson, daughter of Rob ert T. Bryson. Mr. and Mrs. Dean H. Car penter, of Franklin, have an nounced the birth of a son, Stephen Dean, January 31. A daughter, Avis Coretta, was born January 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Avery Claude Morris at their home, Prentiss, Star Route. Ronnie Earl, a son, was born to Mr. and Mrs Earl Motiitt at their home, Franklin, Route 2, January 17. A son was born to State Pa trolman and Mrs. Charles Lyda, of Bryson City, at Angel hos pital January 10. Lewis Patton Given Discnarge, Plans To Study Law At U.N.C. Lewis Patton, son of R. A. Patton, of Franklin, received his discharge from the United States army air force January j 31 and is now at the home of his father and his aunt, iyiisb Olivia Patton, on Harrison ave nue.' Mr. Patton, Who was discharg ed with the rank of Captain, plans to enter the University of North Carolina next fall, wnere he will take up the study of law. marriage of her sister, Miss Vir ginia Teague, to Claude Stamey, of the Prentiss community. The cememony was performed February 1 at Clayton, Ga. The bride wore a blue and yellow ensemble, with blue accessories. Accompanying the couple to Clayton were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stamey, uncle and aunt of the groom, and Mrs. Lydia Bates. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stamey enter tained with a wedding supper at their home. MUSIC CLUB HEARS PAPER, PIANO NUMBERS The Franklin Junior Music club had its monthly meeting Saturday, with Patty Lou Phil lip; as hostess. A paper on Mozart was read by Caroline Crawford. Piano j numbers were given by Beverly I Christy, Joan Henderson, Sarah j Elizabeth Parker, Laura Lyle, Richard Jones, Freda Siler, and j Mary Alice Archer. During a brief business ses sion, the club voted to impose fines on those absent without good excuse. Reports on the sale of the symphony concert tickets show ed that a good percentage of the tickets had been sold, i A social hour was enjoyed after the program. Personal Mention J. S. Conley, who Is ill at his home on Harrison avenue, con tinues to improve, members of his family reported Thursday. U. S. Marshall Charles R. Price has been undergoing treatment at Angel hospital for the past several weeks. , Mrs. Nora Mlzell has been undergoing treatment for high blood pressure for the past week at Angel hospital. H. H. Merrill, of Cashiers re cently was admitted to Angel hospital far treatment. Mr. and Mrs George B. Pat ton returned Wednesday night from a business trip to Raleigh. Mr. and Mi's. R. 8. Jones and W. W. Sloan left Sunday by motor for Raleigh. From Ral eigh, they planned to go to New York. They expected to re turn to Franklin about Satur day. Mr. Jones went on business, and Mr. Sloan planned to vldt members of his family In Ral eigh and Washington. You Are Right: The Winters Are Getting Warmer SCHENECTADY.? Winters really are warmer now than in Grandfather's day. Since 1850, earth temper atures everywhere have been rising ? more emphat ically since about 1920, Dr. Clarence A. Mills of the University of Cincinnati's laboratory for experimental medicine declared in a Gen eral Electric Science forum address here. Earth temperatures rise regularly by 2000 - year cycles, Dr. Mills pointed out in the WGY and WGFM 4-H Group Planned At Waynesville; Club Meetings Listed G B. Dixon, assistant county agent, announced this week that the annual 4-H summer camp will be held this summer at the new Mountain Experi ment station at Waynesville. Tents will be used, as living quarters have not been com pleted. Mr. Dixon added that, in order to carry out the 4-H work in this county, money will have to be raised for prizes for the calf show, transportation to Raleigh for the annual 4-H club short course, and transporta tion to Waynesville to the 4-H club camp. In discussing current 4-H club work, Mr. Dixon announced the following schedules for club meetings next week: Monday, February 10, Slagle school, 9:15 a. m.; Otter Creek school, 1:30 p. m. Tuesday, Higdonville, 9:15 a m.; Pine Grove, 10:45 a. m.; Holly Springs, 1:30 p. m Wednesday, Iotla, 9:30; Burn ingtown, 10:45; Cowee, 1:30. Thursday, Franklin junior, 8:45; Franklin senior, 10:15. Friday, Otto, 9:15; Highlands, 2:05 At these meetings, Miss Joyce Sutherland, newly appointed assistant home demonstration agent, will lead girls' groups in discussion of clothing and the new 4-H uniform, while garden ing, hot bedt, and cold frames will be the topics for discussion by the boys, under the leader ship of Mr. Dixon. SOME DIFFERENCE Wise Johnny: "What is the difference between a frozen Irishman and a Scotch High lander?" Wiser Mike: "One is kilt with the cold and the other is cold with the kilt." Liquefied petroleum gases ac count for approximately 50 per cent of the components of syn thetic rubber. V F. W. TO MEET * Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at the LEGION HALL at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, February 12th All members are urged to be present. Overseas veterans who are not members are cordially invited. AUCTION SALE Watch For Date ON ACCOUNT OF THE WEATHER IT WAS NECESSARY TO POSTPONE The Auction Sale of the N. H. Parrish Farm ? It will be SOLD as soon as the weather opens up. So . . . Watch for the Sale Date Home Realty & Auction Company 210-Pound GREEN ASPHALT SHINGLES Roll Roofing Brick Lime and Cement Plumbing Fixtures Kitchen Sinks 30-Gal. ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 40-Gal. ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 52-Gal. ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 80-Gal. ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS Reeves Hardware Co. Phone 113 Franklin, N. C. Announcement ? ? ? We wish to announce that we have moved our entire Body and Paint Department from Palmer Street to our rtew garage building on Main Street. We have exper ienced body and paint men ready to serve you at any time. Estimates given on all jobs. Satisfaction guaran teed. Duncan Motor Co. Main Street Phona 69 SALES SERVICE
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