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Ifranklitt Iftxtzs and Che 3rlt$hianfrfi ^Harmtian Published every Thursday by the Franklin Press At Franklin, North Carolina VOL LXII Number thirty-four WEIMAR JONES Editor-Publisher Entered at the Post ?ifice, Franklin, N. C? as second class matter Telephone No. 24 Obituary notices, cards of thanks, tributes of respect, by in dividuals, lodges, churches, organizations or societies, will be re garded as advertising and inserted at regular classified advertis ing rates. Such notices will be marked "adv." in compliance with the postal regulations. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year : ? 1 $2.00 ?:x Months ? ... $1.00 Ihree Months - .'... 60 Single Copy - .05 Not New, But Heartening CTATK Treasurer Charles M. Johnson favors a constitutional amendment to relieve the general assembly of the necessity of passing upon' a multi tude of purely local matters. Whether, as The Asheville Citizen suggests, a constitutional amendment is unnecessary to accom plish the purpose, the fact remains that Mr. John sou has put his finger on a weak spot in North Carolina government. It is a weakness that goes hack to the unfortunate conception that counties and towns are mere creatures of the general as sembly, subject always to the whim of the state's legislators. What Mr. Johnson said, in his speech in Asheville the other day, about local self-government is not new. Many North Carolinians long have felt that it is stupid for the general assembly to have to do what should be done back home; and that it is inherently wrong for the assembly to have the authority to determine purely local town and coun ty issues. . Mr. Johnson's remarks, however, are given sig nificance by the fact that he spoke against a back ground of experience as head of the North Carolina Local Government Commission ; they are even more significant because the speaker probably will be the next governor of this state. "So long as we remain a democracy", the state treasurer declared, "we must teach the first lessons of democracy by placing the responsibility of strict ly local affairs directly on local communities." How far we have moved away from the concep tion that the people of a community have a right to regulate their own affairs is indicated by a recent ruling of the attorney-general. A town in North Carolina, he held, lacks the authority to fix speed limits on its stre'ets; that, said the attorney-general, is already covered by a state-wide statute. Furthermore, no municipality in North Carolina, under the law, is permitted to put a budget into ef fect or levy a tax without approval of the Local Government Commission. And, as is generally known, no county or city may issue bonds ? re gardless of the will of the local people, on whom rests the responsibility of paying those bonds ? without approval of the* commission. It is possible that this latter is a good law, in practice, but there are many Tar Heels who heart ily dislike the idea that a paternalistic commission in Raleigh "knows best" what is good for our com munities. ? The main, fault, of course, has been not in the constitution, nor even in the general assembly; the chief responsibility for the loss of local self-govern ment lies with local officials and the people them selves, who have permitted concentration of auth ority in Raleigh. It is heartening, therefore, to have a candidate for governor come out in favor of some restoration of local government to the local governments, be cause he undoubtedly is responding to a consider able body of public opinion. Historic Spot The old cemetery in the Franklin Methodist churchyard, neglected over a period of years, has become a //veritable wilderness of trees, briars, weeds, and trash. If it is true that there is some thing a little indecent about a neglected cemetery, then there is nothing; about this old cemetery to make Franklin very proud. ?. Quite aside from the respect due the dead, it is one of the historical -spots of Macon County. Men and women who were prominent in the early his tory of this county ? some of them the progenitors of families prominent in many states today ? are buried there; much of the early history of Macon County could be learned by examination of the tombstones. How far back it records local history is indicated by the fact that, in one corner, are the graves of slaves. The cemetery is situated on a hill that commands a wide sweep of the mountains, and because of. the natural beauty of its setting and its rich historical background, it easily could be made a beauty spot ' that would draw local persons and visitors alike. And a committee of Methodist women, with Mjss Harriett Kennebrew serving as treasurer, has set out to make it just that. Already they have raised more than $100 of the $300 to $400 necessary to put it in first class condition, and no doubt they will receive a cooperation that is literally nation-wide; for probably in everyone of the 48 states are persons who have ancestors or relatives buried there. Family Reunion Time . This is family reunion time, and a good custom it is. None "of us is so sure of Jiimself that it doesn't help to know he is a member of a family with achievement to its credit. And none of us but is so lonely that it helps to feel that there are a few people in the world on whom we have a special claim, that of kinship. It is good to relax and jest around an outdoor table groaning under its load of good things to cat : good to know that your mother or your wife was the architect of that special dish that proved so popular good to get acquainted again with the uncles and aunts and nephews and nieces and cou sins; good to recount old times. Half a century ago, at the Siler family meetings, the elders often -shook their heads and said, "There won't be many more family meetings ; the young people aren't interested". And those young people, the elders now, are inclined to feel the same way today. ' * ' . u i But the Siler meetings, and other long-time re unions, have gone on, and grown. And the idea of such annual family gatherings, happily, has spread, until today the August-September season has be come family reunion time in many parts of the country. ??? LETTERS ... I SMOKIES POPULAR IN WEST Dear Sir: Inclosed is a clipping from the Lodi (Calif.) News-Sentinel. Being a former North Carolinian, I thought maybe the people of Western North Carolina would like knowing that the Smoky Mountains rate out here in California too. Since I have also visited the Great Smoky Mountains Na tional Park, I know the visitors enjoyed their trip through it. I also hope I can return to Western -North Carolina and take my husband and family through it sometime soon. I receive The Press out here and enjoy it like a letter from the folks. Sincerely, MRS. J. L. McKINDLEY. Lockefard, Calif. (NOTE: The clipping from the Lodi newspaper which Mrs. McKindley inclosed points out that none of the Western na tional parks is first in popularity, but the Smoky park in North Carolina and Tennessee. ? Editor.) A MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Dear Editor: I notice with much interest the latest plans for, a permanent memorial to our World War heroes. I am in complete accord with any movement to honor the boys who died in both wars. If we are to do our duty, the people of Macon County, with the assistance of other sources, will build and maintain a non profit hospital with a room dedicated to each boy who gave his life for his country. ' Notice how our wealth has increased in the last few years. This wealth is dripping with the blood of our home boys who died because our freedom needed defending. Everyone knows how we hated a slacker during the war. They won the war. Are we going to be slackers now? I say we can't do less than build a non-profit hospital with a room dedicated to each one who gave his life in this conflict. I would like to hear personally or through the columns of The Press from each parent, wife, or relative of each boy who was killed in World War II, if they are willing to loose some time and sweat to accomplish this hospital. We can do it. Let's start now -to build better schools, better roads, better churches, and above all, let's live, breathe and struggle in memory of those who died that we might continue to be free men. Yours, Flats, N. C. ' WEIMER COCHRAN August 11, 1947. 1 ? , = Others' Opinions ? LI\'E WHILE YOU .DRIVE At 45 miles per hour, sing "Highways are Happy Ways." At 55 miles per hour, sing "I'm But a Stranger here. Heaven is My Home " At 65 miles per hour, sing "Near My God to Thee." At 75 miles per hour, sing "When the Roll Is Called up Yonder, I'll be There." At 85 miles per hour, sing "Lord, I'm Coming Home." ? N..C. Coal Association Bulletin. SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOLS In a few weeks, the children of McDowell county will be going back to school to engage In the vital process of acquir ing an education. The people of the United States are unusually generous In their support of public education. Their faith in the value of their school system Is tremendous. Large public funds are freely poured out every year to support the American system of free public schools. It is Important, if this money Is not to be wasted, that those connected with the school system understand the necessity of their personal contribution to Its success. Schools should never be regarded as factories through which raw material can be paraded into a finish product. ? Children represent plastic material, are subject to many dif ficulties which adults often misunderstand and the develop ment of an educated human being from a trusting and Ignor ant child, is a task which challenges the best talents of any adult. It might not be amiss to observe that, despite the tremen dous sums spent for public education, every generation finds itself confronted with the task of enlarging the scope of pub lic schooling. It seems, upon the surface, that the process of the years would develop an educated race, but If one analyzes the birth statistics, especially the fact that the less fortunate segment of the population provides moat of the children, It la easy to understand why the process of education can never end.? Marion Progress, With the Churches BAPTIST First Church. Franklin The Rev. Charles E. Parker. Pastor Sunday: 9:45 a. m. ? Sunday school. 11 a. m.? Worship. 7:00*p. m. ? Training union. 8:00 p. m ? Worship. Wednesday: 8:00 p. m? Prayer meeting. EPISCOPAL ' St. Afnes Church, Franklin * The. Rev. A. Rufus Morgan, Pastor Sunday: 10 a. m. ? Church school. 11 a. m.? First Sunday, Holy communion \ Third Sunday, Morning prayer 8 p. m. ? Second and fourth Sundays, evening prayer. ? METHODIST Franklin Church v fhe Rev. W, Jackson Huneycutt. Pastor 10 a. m. ? Sunday school. 11 a. m. ? Worship. 7 p m. ? Intermediate You'.h Fellowship 7 p. m. ? Senior Youth fel lowship. 8 p.m. ? Union Worship every other Sunday. Franklin Circuit The Rev. D. P. Grant, pastor Preaching services as follows: * First Sunday: 11 a. m. ? Bethel. 3 p. m. ? Salem church. 8:00 p. m. ? Clark's chapel. Second Sunday: 11 a. m.? Snow Hill church 3 p. m. ? Louisa chapel. 8:00 p. m. ? lotla church. Third Sunday: 11 a. m. ? Clark's chapel. 3 p. m. ? Salem. 8:00 p. m.? Bethel. Fourth Sunday: 11 a. m.? Iotla. 3 p. m. ? Louisa chapel. 8:00 p. m. ? Snow Hill. West Macon Circuit The Rev. P. E. Bingham, Pasto Preaching services a? follows: "First Sunday: 11 a. m. ? Maiden's Chapel. 3 p. m. ? Gillespie Chapel. - Second Sunday: 11 a. m. ? Mount Zion. Third Sunday: 11 a. m. ? Gillespie Chapel. 2:30 p. m.? Maiden's Chapel. Fourth Sunday: 11 a. m.? Mount zion. PRESBYTERIAN Franklin Church The Rev. Hoyt Evans, pastor Sunday: 10 a. m. ? Sunday school. 11 a. m. ? Worship. 8 p. in. ? Union worship every other Sunday. Wednesday: 8 p. m. ? Prayer" meeting. CATHOLIC Franklin (At John Wasilik's Residence ? Rogers Hill) The R$v. A. F. Rohrbacher. Pastor Sunday: 8:00 a. m. ? Mass. CHURCH OF GOD Prentiss The Rev. H. L. Helms, pastor Sunday: 10 a. m. ? Sunday school. 11 a. m. ? Worship. 7 p. m. ? Young People's En deavor. 7:30 p. m. ? Evangelistic service. INTER-DENOMINATIONAL Sloan's Chapel Sunday: 2 p. m. ? Sunday school on the first, second, third, and fifth Sundays. 2 p. m.? Preaching on the fourth Sunday. 3 p. m. ? Preaching on the first, second, and third Sundays. Tuesday: 7:30 p. m.? Prayer meeting. Friendship (Angel) Tabernacle Sunday: 2:30 p. m.? Sunday school. River Bend Sunday: 2:30 p. m. ? Sunday school. 3:30 p. m. ? Preaching Fourth Sunday, conducted by the Rev. V. C. Ramey. Wednesday: 7:30 p. m? Prayer meeting. . * . Olive Bill Sunday: 2 p. m. Sunday school, E. A Roper, superintendent. 3 p. m.? Preaching Third Sun day. NEGRO St. Cyprian's Episcopal The Rev. James T. Kennedy, Pastor Sunday: 11 a. m.- -Third Sunday, Holy communion. 2 p. m.? First and second Sundays, evening prayer. 3 p. m.? Church school. Friday: 6 p. m. ? Litany. Franklin Methodist Cirnlt (A. M. C. Zlon) - Smokey Says: rfwMr. ijassisss?;/! *-= Fulling is lun-bul do., 1 lA<- <?? ,u" by carelessly burning up ibe wuwo*. LEGAL ADVERTISING ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE Having qualified as adminis tratrix of R. S. O'Mohundro, de ceased, late of Macon County, N. C., this is to notify all per sons having claims against the estate of said deceased to ex hibit them to the undersigned on or before the 21st day of July, 1948, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make imme diate settlement. This 21st day of July, 1947. MRS. R. 8. O'MOHUNDRO, , Administratrix J24 ? 6tc ? A28 ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as adminis trator C. T. A., of D. McCoy, cieceased, late of Macon County, N. C., this is to notify all per sons having claims against the estate of said deceased to ex hibit them to the undersigned on or before, the 8th day of August, 1948, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recov ery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make im mediate settlement. This 8th day of August, 1947. Wm. L. McCOY, Administrator. A14? 6tc? S18 LAND EXCHANGE NOTICE Whitewater River Lumber Company has applied for ex change under act of March 3, 1925 (43 Stat. 1215) offering 14, 200 acres described as: All those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in Jackson and Transylvania Counties, North Carolina, on the headwaters of Horsepasture, Chattooga, White water and Thompson Rivers, tributaries of the Savannah River, being the same land con veyed to Whitewater River Lum ber Company by Martha J. O'Connor, et al., by deed dated May 18, 1932, recorded in Jack son County,, North Carolina in Book 118, at page 93, excepting such parcels as may have been conveyed from the boundaries described in said deed, In ex change for -not to exceed an equal value of national forest timber from those areas of ap proximately 10,522 lying and be ing in Macon and Clay Couhtles, North Carolina, on the waters of Roaring Fork and Jarretts Creeks, tributaries of Nantahala lliver and Fires Creek, tributary fit Hiwassee River being portions of Forest Service tracts Nos. 20 No. 1, 20j, 2?h, 4, 41b, 41, 46, 66, 17f, . 200d, 134b, 265, 788, 1341, 35011, and 698. Persons claiming said properties or having bona fide objections to such applica tion must file their protests with the Regional Forester, Olenn Building, Atlanta 3, Georgia be fore September 22, 1947. A21 ? 4tc ? S12 I ? ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE Having qualified as adminis tratrix of C. A. Setser, deceased, late of Macon County, N. C., this Is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned ,on or before the 12th day of August, 1948, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons In debted to said estate will please make immediate settlement. This 12th day 9f August, 1947. NORA SETSER, ? Administratrix. A21 ? 6tp ? S25 Theodore ftoosevelt was the first United States President to go below the surface of the sea In a U. S. submarine. Join Now! Protect* the Wbol? Family Potts' Burial An'p. Phone 164 or 174 The Rev. John O. Williams Pastor Preaching services as follows: First and third Sundays: 11 a. m. ? Qreen Street church. I: SO p. m. ? Cowee church. ? p. m,?OrMn Strict elmrob,
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