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VOL. LXIV Number 40
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The War Comes Home
l^OREA lies on the other side of the world from
Macon County. But last week-end* the war in
Korea was brought close home to Macon County
by the announcement that a Franklin boy, Pvt.
Robert L. Rogers, Jr., had died of wounds received
in action in that far-off land.
Why did this 18-year old boy have to die?
If Bobby Rogers had been asked what he was
fighting for, he probably would have^said simply,
"for my country". A good reason! Arid so long as
freedom lives in America, Bobby Rogers, and,; all the
others who have died, and will 'die, in Korea? yes,
and those who died in World War 2, and a genera
tion earlier, in World War 1 ; so long as freedom
lives, these young men will not have died entirely
in vain. - ' i"! - - - J
But shall we go on, generation after generation,
sending our finest young men out to die ? merely
so that still others, in succeeding generations, may
also die to save freedom?
To Bobby Rogers, and to all those others who
have died in three wars in a little more than '30
years, every citizen of Macon County, and of Amer
ica, owes a debt.
It is for us who live to make ?ure that these
young men shall not have died in vain. It is for us,
first, to make sure that freedom shall not die. And
then it is for us to make sure that their sacrifice
did more than a mere negative saving of freedom
from destruction; that, by dying, they helped to
create something new and good ? a world in which
freedom constantly expands, and in which there is
peace.
It is your job and mine to sacrifice and fight for
those two aims. It is for us Jo be willing to pay, in
tax dollars, for freedom and a better world. It is for
us to be willing for America, if necessary, to oppose
aggression with force, as she did in Korea. It is for
us to be willing to^surrender some of our national
sovereignty, if need be, to a federation of the world.
It is for us to be willing to keep constantly before
us the recognition that, though we may have to
arm now, and possibly to fight, war is a stupid way
to settle things ? and never really settles anything.
And it is for us to keep working, to keep fighting,
never to give up hope that world peace can and
will be won.
That is our debt to the dead. We owe that ? you
and I ? to those who died in 1917 and 1918, to the
far larger number who died in the 1940's, and now
to Bobby Rogers and his comrades who have died
in Korea.
Confusion About The County Lot
There are many good arguments, pro and con,
on the proposal to sell the county's West Main
street lot, bought a> number of years ago as the site
for a new courthouse, to the Nantahala Power and
Light company for that firm's new home.
The final decision f ests with the county commis
sioners'. It is their responsibility to determine
whether; it )$" Wise br unwise for the county to dis
pose of the lot; whether another .suitable lot is
likely to be available, when the time comes that
Macon County can afford to build a new court
house ; whether the price offered is adequate ; and
other pertinent questions. The commissioners, quite
properly, it seems to us, have been delaying action
to learn what the public wants them to do.
And among the general public there is consider
able confusion on the whole issue.
The purpose of this piece is not to argue for or
against sale of the lot. The purpose is to comment
on the confusion over the proposal.
The reason there is confusion is that we have no
long-range, carefully worked out plan for our public
buildings and community generally.
If we had laid definite plans, 20, or 10, or five
years ago, for a new courthouse at such-and-such
A Lift For Today
A good man leareth an Inheritance to hi* children'* chil
dren. ? Ptot. IS: 22.
It's good to have money and the things that money can buy,
but It's good, too, to check up occasionally and make sure we
haven't lost the things that money can't buy. ? Q. H. Lorlmer.
Oar Heavenly Father, may we impress upon the youth of
today the Importance of following Thee, emphasising the tact
that eahr the righteous saa hare Thy favor.
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a spot, for a jail at sw^h-and^such a spot, and for
the disposition of the present courthouse at that
timi^ ? to'tear it down, to sell it, or to put it to other
use? *-we could have said, when the offer for the
courthouse lot was made : "That fits into our per
manent plans"; or "that does not fit into our per
manent plans". That would have made, the decision
easy.
Since we have no plan (except a rather vague' '
plan, sometime to build a courthouse somewhere,
maybe on the lot bought for the purpose), the de- ,
cision is not easy. And because we have no plan,
the chances are much greater that the decision that ?j
finally is reached may be the wrong one.
In all Macon County, the only business that is
operated without long-range future plans is the
public business. And that applies to the towns as
well as the county. *
It is high time we did something about it.
We Like It Now
It is human nature to fear the strange and to
like the familiar. The perfect illustration of our love
for the familiar is the way most children prefer the
story they have heard many times to one that is
new.
Another illustration is the popularity of many of
the so-called hit tunes on the radio and record
players. Nobody in the world could be made to like
some of this music except by being forced to hear ?
it over and over; that its constant repetition is the
only thing that makes it .popular is proved by the !
fact that most of it is forgotten in a matter of
weeks or months.
And the way some people shy away from good
music illustrates our fear of the strange.
Fortunately, however, our love of the familiar
works with good music as well as bad.
When the North Carolina Little Symphony or
chestra was to make its first appearance here, back
in 1946, there was a serious question as to whether
the money could be raised to bring it here, and an
equally .serious one as to whether an audience would
come out to hear the concerts, even if the orchestra
were brought here. There was a widespread opin
ion that its music would all be "high brow", and
that no pian ? and very few women ? really liked
that kind of music. Certainly, it was felt, the or
chestra would never get back for the second season.
Today, five years later, music has become an in
tegral part of our community life. We have public
school music in the school here. The public has
contributed money to buy band instruments and
uniforms, and the school band is the pride of the
community. And people of all walks of life make a
point of never missing a band concert ? often fea
turing classical music.
Meanwhile, the annual concerts of the N. C. Lit
tle Symphony have come to be taken for granted.
Many of the people who were most dubious five
years ago would be the first, today, as the annual
membership campaign approaches, to say "we must
have the Symphony." Even if they themselves do
not care for the adult concerts, they recognize the
value of the free performances for the school chil
dren. They realize, too, that the appearances of the
Symphony in Franklin have had a lot to do with
this community's awakened interest in music.
"Dirty-faced Marine Hoists U. S. Flag", reads a
headline. Which moves us to comment that some
people never learn. It's been hardly more than a
matter of days since the President of the United
States was in hot water for calling the Marines
names, but here's a mere headline writer trying it
already.
Others' Opinions
GETTING THE JUMP ON THE SLEEPERS
George Washington could broadjump 23 feet, which was a
record In his day. Doesn't this offer some place a chance to
put up a historical marker saying, "George Washington Slipped
Here"? ? Greensboro Daily News.
WRONG NUMBER
The Zebulcm boy marched Into the Marine Recruiting Office
in Raleigh, looked Intrepidly at the recruiting sergeant, and
asked:
"Am I In the office of the Fighting Marines or the reserve?"
"You are in the office of the Fighting Marines," the ser
geant told him.
"Well, excuse me," our hero replied. "I'm In the wrong place."
? Zebulon Record.
OUTWITTING GRANDMA
One evening at the supper table Grandpa became very ser
ious and said he had mislaid $50 from a check he had cashed
that afternoon, Grandma Immediately berated him for his
careless habits.
On the front porch after supper his granddaughter was
sympathizing with him because of his loss and for his being
raked over the coals by Grandma when Grandpa up and said:
"Don't worry, daughter, I'll lay my hands on it In four or five
days, and by that time Grandma will have a good scold at me,
and that always perks her up, and then, too, that gol-derned
sale will be over. She was flxln' to buy a new coat she doesn't
need. A man has got to use his head? his tongue's no good
against a woman." ? Winston-Salem Journal.
WAYNESVILLE ADOPTS ZONING
Citizens wanting to build, or repair within the town limits
of Waynesvllle will do so now subject to the new zoning laws.
These new regulations have been enacted as a means of
looking to the present as well as the future growth of the area.
It Is a far-reaching step, which should have been taken some
twenty-five years ago.
The regulations are not designed to make a hardship on any
one?In tact, Just the opposite. The ordinance 1* designed to
OUR DEMOCRACY
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protect property holders against the encroachment of unde
sirable buildings and operations in their neighborhood.
Our town would have far fewer headaches today if this same
ordinance had been enacted long ago. But that Is neither here
nor there now. The thing we must look and work towards is
the fact that the zoning laws are for protection. We should
look upon them as such, and gladly abide by them in the same
light. ? Waynesville Mountaineer.
DEVOTED TEACHERS
Not all of those who have gone into public school work leave
it just as soon as they can find a better Job, or a "man".
Many presently employed teachers and principals have devoted
the greater portion of their lives to the "cause", and occas
ionally we learn of a person who has retired after having served
the State in this field for a long period of years.
Recently, we saw where a teacher down In Bladen County,
Miss Mattie Melvin, had "retired after 45 years of devoted
service to public education In Bladen County". In remeniscence,
Miss Melvin made this significant statement:
"It's been one long pull, but I wouldn't have had it other
wise. First, the schoolhouse somehow beat Its way to the rural
farmhouse, but now the youngsters come in freely in their
thirst to key themselves to better things ahead."
There are many others who have similar records. They work
quietly, year after year, for the improvement of the school and
for the children of the State. Oftentimes, two generations are
taught by the same teacher.
We should not forget these teachers who have served so long
and so well. They should not be hastily retired or forced out,
but should be allowed to remain at their work as long as they
continue to give satisfactory service.
"When a teacher walks with you to school, and makes the
world seem nearer and brighter while she does it, then she's a
teacher and worthy of the name". ? N. C. Public School Bulletin.
LET'S STAY AWAKE THIS. TIME
The signs so far bear out reports that Russia has decided ?
or is on the verge of deciding ? to write off South Korea as an
incident of little consequence.
If that be true, the dangerous period for this country will
be after the Korean conflict has been won. There will be cries
from many quarters to cut down on arms spending, eliminate
controls and get back to a peacetime basis.
It is that very impatience ? encouraged by the Communists
with all the propaganda at their disposal ? which led to pre
mature demobo'ization after World War II. Then the cry was,
"Bring the boys home." Congressmen, fearing political reper
cussions, brought pressure on the military to do Just that. The
result was that the finest war machine in the world deterior
ated quickly. The process was helped along by a program of
false economy which cut our strength further.
We ought to make certain we are not lulled into any similar
move if a Russian phony peace offensive should brighten the
outlook aftfer Korea.
Right now Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky is go
ing out of his way to be ? for a Russian? affable and concili
atory. There has been a notable lessening of Soviet denuncia
tion at the United Nations meeting.
Russian "peace offensives" always are put out to further the
end of aggression by imparting hope of a real peace to the
democratic countries. By this time we " ought to know that
actually the Russians respect nothing but force. To prevent
aggression we must be prepared to defeat it.
The present news from Korea is good. If Russia or Commun
ist China do not complicate the situation, the prospects are
for a continued, winning offensive by United Nations troops.
But that news does not mean there can be any letup In our
defense efforts. We must continue to rearm at top speed, and
persuade our friends In Europe to do likewise, against the day
when Russia decides it is time to march. We are not engaged
in any temporary feud with Russia. Korea was but a warning ?
and most probably a very, lucky one at that.
Secretary of Commerce Sawyer expressed what is hoped will
be the view of the Administration and the Congress when he
said Sunday that the offensive In Korea will not ease the pres
sure at home. Controls not only must be kept, but they must
be extended. By so doing this country can maintain the high
est standard of living In the world and still finance an unpre
cedented armament program.
The free world Is badly under strength. Western Europe,
which is still the primary goal of the Kremlin, could be over
run in a matter of days. If we relax our efforts the friendly
countries there will relax theirs, not only because we furnish
the spark of leadership, but because it is up to us also to
supply a good portion of the material. If we lose Western
Europe, a gaping hole will be torn In Western civilization. It
is doubtful that our liberties could survive. It is certain our
standard of living could not.
We must guard against being -put to sleep again by Russian
talk of peace. Moscow turns such talk on or off at will, but
Soviet ambitions to dominate the world never waver. We must,
somehow, translate into long-tarm determination the quick
enthusiasm which supported Intervention In Korea. Let's stay
awake tfaii time.? Atlanta Conrtitutlon.
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legal advertising
MACON COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
Under and by virtue of the
power of sale vested In the
undersigned trustee by deed of
trust executed by George H. No
vltz and wife Dorothy L. Novitz,
dated April 10, 1948, and re
corded In the office of Register
of Deeds for Macon County,
North Carolina, in Book of
Mortgages and Deeds of Trust
B A L No. 2, page 217, said deed
of trust having been executed to
secure certain Indebtedness
therein set forth, and default In
the payment of said Indebted
ness having been made, I will
on Thursday, the 19th day of
October, 1950, at 12:00 o'clock
noon, at the Courthouse door In
Franklin, North Carolina, sell to
the highest bidder for cash the
following described land:
About 2'/ miles West of the
Town of Franklin, on the
Louisa Chapel Road, BEGIN
NING at a large white oak
which Is situated about 30
feet West of the T. S. Wal
droop house; runs thence
North 28 East 3 poles to a
white oak; then South 73
East 12 poles to a stake;
thence South 4 West 4 poles
to a stake; thence North 89
West 35 poles to a ? stake;
thence North 37 East 19 poles
to the BEGINNING.
This 18th day of September,
1950.
GILMER A. JONES, Trustee
821? 4tc? 012
NORTH CAROLINA
MACON COUNTY
Under and by virtue of the
power of sale vested In the
undersigned trustee by deed of
trust executed by James W.
Beck and wife Beulah E. Beck,
dated May 17, 1947, and record
ed In the office of Register of
Deeds for Macon County, North
Carolina, In Book of Mortgages
and Deeds of Trust B & L No.
2, page 167, said deed of trust
having been executed to secure
certain indebtedness therein set
forth, and default In the pay
ment of said indebtedness hav
ing been made, I will on Thurs
day, the 19th day of October,
1950, at 12:00 o'clock noon, at
the Courthouse door In Frank
lin, North Carolina, sell to the
highest bidder for cash the fol
lowing described land:
All the land described In a
deed from Oeorge Wilson and
wife Louise Wilson, to James
W. Beck p.nd wife Beulah E.
Beck, dated April 24, 1941,
and recorded In the office of
Register of Deeds for Macon
County, North Carolina, In
Deed Book G-5, at page 53;
and being all of Lot No. 312
and part of Lot No. 310 and
314 In the Town of High
lands, North Carolina, on the
South side of Chestnut Street.
This 18th day of September,
1950.
GILMER A. JONES, Trustee
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EXECUTOR'S NOTICE
Having qualified is executor
of Estena O. Bidwell, deceased,
late of Macon County, N. C.,
this Is to notify all persons hav
ing claims against the estate of
said deceased to exhlhU? them
to the undersigned on, Or before
the 8th day of Septemter, 1951,
or this notice will be plead In
bar of their recovery. All per
sons Indebted to said estate will
please make immediate settle
ment.
This 8th day of September,
1950.
W. N. SLOAN, Executor
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ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
Having qualified as adminis
trator of E. C. Wood, deceased,
late of Macon County, N. C.,
this is to notify all persons hav
ing claims against the estate of
said deceased to exhibit them
to the undersigned on or before
the 11th day of September, 1951,
or this notice will be plead In
bar of their recovery. All per
sons Indebted to said estate will
please make Immediate settle
ment.
This 11th day of September,
1950.
H. S. TALI .BY,
Administrator.
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ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
Having qualified as adminis
trator C. T. A. of W. J. West,
deceased, 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 20 day of Sep
tember, 1951, or this notice will
be plead In bar of their recov
ery. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make Imme
diate settlement.
This 20 day of September,
1950.
EMILY WEST,
Administrator, C.TA.
821? 4tc? 026
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