Gneiss
By MRS. F. E. MASHBIRN
The Rev. Waldo Mullen, of
Blaine, Maine, and the Rev. Sam :
Keller, of Pittsburgh, Pa, stu
dents of Bob Jones college,
opened a daily vacation Bible
?sci.oul at Walnut Creelt school
house July 1. This week they j
wiil do a lot of visiting In the
community.
They will begin a revival serv
CARD OF THANKS
We want to thank our neigh- I
bors and friends for their many
deeds of kindness extended us
In the time of our sorrow, espe- '
dally the hospital staff
Mrs. and Mrs. Odell Hurst.
lee Saturday night at ? o'clock
Mr. and Mrs. Bareadorf and
small daughter,, Gale, have re
turned to Oak Ridge, Tenn.,
after visiting relatives here
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hed
den and small son, Harlie, and
baby, Lillle Jane, have returned
Irom visiting relatives in Hay
wood and Buncombe countics.
Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Mashburn
and two small sons, and Miss
Eula Mashburn spent the week
end in this section, visiting rel
atives.
Miss Bettie Peek has accepted
an office position with the Van
Raalte company In Franklin.
Calves can best be dehorned
when they are young by using
caustic on the horn buttons.
The Frances' Shop
BIG ANNIVERSARY SALE
July 12 to 26
Never before in Franklin has
such beautiful merchandise been
on sale at such reduced prices.
All racks MUST be emptied by
July 26.
Many items will be HALF Price.
All sales will be final, and no re
turns and no charges.
But you may use our Lay-Away
Plan, one-fourth down and bal
ance in 30 days.
DON'T FORGET THE DATE
Come Early !
We will be looking for you, and ready to
serve you promptly.
FRANCES' SHOP
Important Farm Events
Set For July And August
By S. W. MENDENHALL
(County Aftnl)
A number of events impor
tant to the farm men, women,
boys, and girls of Macon Coun
ty will be held during July and
August. All of them will pro
vide both education and en
tertainment.
A farm and home tour will be
conducted here Wednseday, July
23. On this tour farms and
homes where outstanding pro
gress has been made will be
visited.
I n till Ka fllF
Ix i tuiopui lauun mu w. iu> ~
. nished for any one who does
not have a way to travel. The
tour will leave the Agricultural
building promptly at 9:30 a. m.
Every one is invited.
The week of July 28 all 4-H
'club boys and girls will have an
I opportunity to attend 4-H camp
I at Swannannoa. 4-H club mem
! bers who wish to attend this
I camp should contact the coun
ty or home agent immediately
in order that camp reservations
and transportation may be ar
ranged. Club members will take
their food, bed linen and toilet
articles. The actual cost will
be only $5, which will cover
camp fee, transportation and
other expenses such as milk
ice and etc. All club members
should meet at the Agricultural
building not later than 9:30
o'clock Monday Morning, July
28. We will return to Franklin
on Saturday, August 2. about
noon. All 4-H club boys and
girls are urged to register at the
coui^y agent's office at the
earliest possible date if they ex
pect to go to camp
The 4-H Short Course will be
held at N C. State college in
Raleigh the week of August 18.
Two delegates, one boy and one
girl have been elected from each
club, 24 delegates from Macon
County. It is hoped that all
delegates will be able to attend
this short course, as it will be
most valuable to them. The re
gistration fee at State College
will be $10. Transportation will
be paid from funds that have
been raised by the clubs and
by interested citizens. We will
leave the Agricultural building
Monday morning, August 18, by
7 o'clock and will be back to
Franklin late Saturday evening,
August 23.
The week of August 25 is
Farm and Home week at N. C.
state college. This event is for
6
Big
Rides
Metome
10 THI
FUN
6
Big
Rides
COMING COMING
-TO
FRANKLIN
July 14-19
WILLIAMS' RIDING DEVICES
SPONSORED BY FRANKLIN
LIONS CLUB
SIX BIG RIDES
Bring the entire family, and they will find nice, clean amusement
with no side shows or gambling. Open 7 p. m. week nights
2 p. m. Saturday
Show will be located on tot near Shook'* Service Station.
NO GATE ADMISSION
all farm men and women. Last
year a bus was chartered and
loaded from this county. It is
hoped that there well be a suf
ficient number this year that
the same procedure can be fol
lowed.
During the week important
persons will be heard, such as
I Oeneral Dwisht D. Eisenhower, |
Miss Dorothy Thompson, Con
gressman Stephen Pace of
j Georgia, Thomas J. Pearsali I
| speaker of the N. C. house, T. |
B. Hutchinson, dean of the
School of Agriculture atV. P I,
Dr. L. D. Baver, director of N.
C. Experiment station and Dean ;
of the school of agriculture at
N. C. State college, and others.
Farm men and women who plan
to make this trip should regis
ter at the county agent's office
as soon as possible in order
| that reservations and transpor
tation may be arranged.
GOOD FOOD
CAGLE'S
CAFE
GOOD SERVICE
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. (Rill)
Byrd have announced thr> birth
of a son. June, 24 at the Clayton
Maternity hospital, Clayton, Oa
Mrs. Byrd is the former Miss
Edith Cunningham.
The nation 'a farm flocks laid
approximately 6, S28, 000,000 eggs
In April, 1947, which Is seven
per cent less than In April of
last year, but 12 per cent more
than the 1936-45 average.
SPECIALS THIS WEEK
Hammocks $6.60 e.a.
Double Bit Ax?s $3.25 ea.
Solid Aluminum Percolators $2.75 ea.
Western Auto Associate Store
SEE US
For Your
ROOFING NEEDS
MACON COUNTY SUPPLY CO.
"Your Pioneer Hardware Store"
BOWER'S
WEEK-END SPECIALS
We welcome our Tourists and Macon County friends.
When you are in Franklin we hope you will feel at
home in "Your Store", Bowers.
LADIES'
Bathing Suits
I SPECIAL!
Ladies' Bathing Suits
in fine knit Jersey.
| They are in polka-dot
and flowered patterns.
A bathing suit that will
make any woman a
bathing beauty.
Sizes 32-38
$4.98
Regular $6.95 value
MEN'S
Swim Trunks
n
Men's Swim Trunks in
yellow, blue, tan, and
maroon. Sizes small,
medium and large.
Sl.97-S3.98
BOYS'
I
Swim Trunks |
97c- $2.98 i
CHILDREN'S
Sandals
CLOSE-OUT
One lot Children's Tan
Sandals. Leather up
pers and leather soles.
Ideal for knock-about.
Sizes 13 - Z
Only 77c
CHILDREN'S
Play and Sun
Suits
The ideal Play Suit for
the kiddies. They are in
stripes, and pastels. Fast
color, and sanforized
shrunk.
Sizes 1-8
69c- 99<=
Polo Shirts
29c -$1.00
Watch our windows and counters for the display of
new merchandise that has just arrived.
BOWER'S