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$1 )$ Blacoman Price 6 Cents VOL. US VI? NO. FRANKLIN, N. C_ THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1951 EIGHT PAGES ATOMIC BOMB FILM WILL BE SHOWN MONDAY Army Movie On Medical Effects Of Blast To Be Free To Public An army motion picture, "Medical Effects of the Atomic Bomb", will be shown at the courthouse here Monday eve ning at 8 o'clock. The film, which is said to show graphically the destruc tion and after-effects of an atomic explosion, will be pre sented here under the auspices of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, the local public health department, and the civil defense unit here. There will be no admission charge, and the public is invited, it was announced. The movie was obtained from the army by Representative Monroe M. Redden for showing In his, the 12th, congressional district. Arrangements to bring the picture to Franklin were made Monday when Clifford E. Brown, Mr. Redden's secretary, and J. Richard Queen, staff director of the mines and mining sub-com mittee of the house committee on Interior and insular affairs, were here for the purpose. A projectionist from the American Enka corporation will come to Franklin Monday to show" Ihe film. The picture, in color, is di vided into three parts, each lasting about half an hour. The first part deals chiefly ?With the physical destruction and casualty effect of an atomic explosion. Part 2, designed .pri marily for medical personnel, presents the medical problems in the treatment of atomic cas ualties. Part 3 portrays the dif llculties and methods of pro viding medical services in an atomic disaster. This third section of the film shows the part medical person nel may play in alleviating the disaster caused by atomic bomb ing, the magnitude of this task, and suggests that no bombed city will be able to care ef fectively for its own casualties, but will be dependent upon organizing assistance from the surrounding area. It indicates the preparatory measures which should be car ried out; the training of med ical technicians; the blood typ ing of potential donors and vic tims; the storage of large quan tities of medical supplies; the training of first aid and rescue squads; the oijanization of am bulance and transport service and the execution of a program of public education. First aid activities, resuce work, supply, evacuation and communication are briefly depicted with em phasis on centralized control and coordination. Water Problem Eased But Not Licked; Here Are Some Basic Facts Franklin's water shortage last week was short-tived, at least temporarily, and the town's three storage tanks were full to the brim by last Thursday night, and yesterday still were full. But it can happen again! The cooperation of the general pub lic, and not a solution to the water problem, filled the tanks, i according to Mayor R. M. DU lard. The fact remains, some thing is going to have to be done about the water supply, because Franklin is growing rapidly. Another shortage, cou- j pled with a flash fire, could spell disaster here. J Following the mayor's "save water" request May 22, individ ' uals, seeking an answer to the i water problem Joined one of three camps: those who advo cate use of a watershed nearby; I those who feel that a new well i will supply the town amply for ithe next five years; and those who think the addition of new rings on the storage tanks to increase capacity is the answer. Each of the proposals seem logical ? and will be expensive. For an accurate appraisal of the situation, here are some facts about present facilities. Four wells supply Franklin's 600 water consumers. The first well, sunk in 1910, was the be ginning of the water system here. With typhoid taking the lives of rich and poor alike, the town board in 1910 made the first move. According to George H. Dal rymple, the only living member of the then town board, board members stayed in session all night seeking the answer to the same question people are now ? what to do about water? And as today, Mr. Dalrymple said a proposal to set up a watershed In the Wayah area and pipe it in to Franklin was discussed. But the board ? Dr. S. H. Lyle, Cliffside Area Will Open For Season Tomorrow The Cliffside Lake recreation area, Just off the Highlands road, will officially open for the season tomorrow (Friday), Ranger John Wasilik, Jr., an nounced this week. The area, maintained by the Nantahala National Forest, fea tures fishing, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. Fishing in the lake will be permitted Monday through Fri day of each week, from 9 a. m. until one hour after sunset. Daily permits costing $1 will be required of all persons, regard less of age, the ranger said. Dr. F. L. Slier, Everett Franks, i Dr. W. H. Higgins, and Mr. Dal rymple found It could not issue enough bonds to put In a water shed systerp, and decided to sink a well. The shaft was sunk on land near the present Nan- ' tahala creamery, and today that well is the second highest pro ducer of the four. Cost to the ' town was approximately $800. Over the 41-year period, three j more wells, not counting a 1 number of futile attempts, were j dug. One is located at Mrs. Walt McConnell's on Iotla street, one on Rogers hill, and the latest, sunk a few years ago, Is near the site of the new elementary school in East Franklin. This month (May) the first well pumped approximately 2, 300,000 gallons; Rogers hill, 1, 080,000; McConnell, 3,076,900; j and the East Franklin well pro duced 1,438,000 gallons over the 30-day period. I During April the four pumps mustered up approximately 7,- , 608,500 gallons of water, but j Franklin's 600 consumers used only about 6,159,310. Subtrac- 1 tion will show that approxl- i mately 1,000,000 gallons' of water are unaccounted for. Possible explanations as to j where the lost water goes are: [ (1) a bad leak which has fail ed to show on the surface. (2) one of the wells may be run ning dry, or an unmetered pump Is failing to bring the water to the surface. Average revenue to the town each month from the sale of ( water is approximately $1,650, ' less expenses, which include approximately $203 per month for electricity to run the pumps, according to C. O. Ramsey, town clerk. The three storage tanks, on Harrison avenue, hold approxi mately 300,000 gallons. That is Franklin's water sys tem to date. Homecoming At Bethel Church Set For Sunday Sunday will be homecoming day at the Bethel Methodist church, the Rev. C. L. Grant, pastor of the Franklin Metho dist circuit, announced this week. Church school will be held at 10 a. m., morning worship at 11, and lunch will be served at 12:30 o'clock. A sing Is planned lor the afternoon, he said. Mr. Orant will also hold a service at the Salem church at 3 p. m. Sunday, and one at Clark's Chapel at 8 p. m. Simultaneous revivals in cir cuit churches will begin June 10 and end June 15. A sing will be held at the courthouse tomorrow (Friday) night at 8 o'clock. The purpose : Is to organize a singing school, < Calvin Roland explained. 50 GRADUATED AT 39TH FINALS OF FRANKLIN HI S3 Girls, 27 Boys Win Diplomas At Program Monday Afternoon High school days were over Monday afternoon for 80 Frank lin school seniors who stepped forward on the stage at Macon theatre and received their high school diplomas from Guy L Houk, county school superin tendent. The occasion marked the high school's 39th annual commence ment. Fifty-three girls and 27 boys made up the graduating class. Awards, previously announc ed, were made by R. G. Sutton, principal. He also made special awards In music to Bryan Hurst and Miss Ann Hays, both under graduates. Eailier, the Rev. M. W. Chap man, pastor of the First Bap tist church, had delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the graduates at the theatre, Sun day afternoon. Miss Marlann Sherrill, class salutatorian, welcomed the standing-room only audicnce, following the invocation given by the Rev. C. E. Murray, pas tor of the Franklin Methodist church. Miss Connares Nolen, co-val edictorian, speaking on "What Is Our Destination?", emphasiz ed that "we must know where we are going be Tore we board the train for our destination." ] Briefly reviewing progress in Macon County schools since the class of 1951 entered the school system in 1939, Miss Ann Teague, who tied with Miss Miss Nolen for valedictorian, said the many advancements "give students pride in their school and a faith in them selves." The Franklin band, under the direction of S. W. Beck, played "Panis Angelicus" and "The Waltz King". Mrs. Henry W. Cabe played the traditional march from "Aida" and "Tann hauser", as the processional and recessional, respectively. Miss Una Crawford delivered the farewell for the class, after which the seniors sang their class song. Mr. Murray pro nounced the benediction. Pierce To Hold Revival The Rev. Rogimie Pierce, of Wingate, N. C., w ll conduct a series of revivals ^.t the Cowee Baptist church beginning Sun day evening at 8 o'clock, It has been announced. Special music will be under the direction of Hoyt Rutledge, of Wingate col lege. KICKED BY MULE Harley Edwards, of Etna, who was kicked by a mule May 21, has been discharged from Angel clinic, where he received treat ment for the injury. Macon To Receive No Pre-Induction June Draft Call Macon County will receive no pre-induction call in June, state selective service head quarters informed the local draft board Monday. Two weeks ago the board also received woitl that no men from this county wouM b? railed for induction in June. Newly Weds Are Drown ^d At Tallulahj A ?l-year-old former resident of the Scaly community and his bride o:' four days were drown ed May 23 while fishing In Tal ullah gorge. Tljey were Identified as Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Durand Vin son, of Atlanta, Ga Thoy wQ:e married May 18 at the Talullnh Fa4 ; IfaptUt. chiirrh and were on their way to Atlanta, where they planned U make their ; home, Mr. Vinson was the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Vinson, of Ath ens, Ga., former le^id^nts of Scaly. Mrs. Vinson was the daughter of the Rev, and Mrs. C. K. Russell, of Talullah Falls, Ga. Mr. Vinson is survived by his parents and three sisters, the Misses Laverne, Delores, and Maxine, all of Athens. Mrs. Vin son Is survived by her parents; a brother, C. E. Russell, Jr., of Memphis, Tenn.; and a sister, M-ss Paulette Russell, of Tal lulah Falls. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Tallulah Falls Baptist church, and burial was In the Clarkesville cemetery. W. L. Coniey Is Claimed By Death; Rites Held Monday W. L. Coniey, 75, a native of Macon County, died Sunday in a local hospital, following an Illness o t several months. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Zlon Methodist church Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The Rev. C. E. Murray, pastor of the Franklin Metho dist church, officiated, and burial was in the church ceme tery. Born March 6, 1877, Mr. Con ley was the son of Charles P. and Mrs. Elizabeth Patton Con ley. He was married to Miss Daisy Hester, who died a num ber of years ago. He was a member of the Mt. Zion church. Survivors Include a son, Clyde Coniey, of Detroit, Mich.; two sisters. Mrs. Ellen Crawford, of Franklin, Route 1, and Mrs. Louise Calloway, of Franklin; and a brother, Lester Coniey, of Franklin. Pallbearers were Jess Shope, Bunyon Kaiser, Harold Mooie, Jack Coniey, Irwin Patton, and Robert Vinson. Shown above is Franklin Hl|h school's 1951 graduating class. The school's 39th commencement exercises are to be held the evening of May 29 at Macon theatre. Diplomas will be conferred on W graduates by O. L. Hook, county school superintendent. First row (L to R) Wayne Sorrells, Doyle Stiles, Othello Oabe, Luanne Gibson, Jewell Reeee, Agnes Carpenter, Martha StUes, Christine Dills, Ann Teagne, Betty Roper, Cleta BeOe Taileot, Carolyn Dry son, Betty Lou Constance, Mariana Merrill, Caro Jn> NaibsUin, Mary lw Potts, LoelUc JauilBfa, dm Mlrtl Gibson, Sue Howard, Leonard Eohols, Harold Norton. Second row: R. <J. Sutton, principal, Charles Cabe, Edwin Hall, Birdie Sue Carpenter, Jane Crawford, Freda Lee Tallent, Nell Baldwin, Freda Elliott, Elma Bingham, Bern ice Gregory, Norma Crawford, Barbara Grlbble, Betty Lee Moore, Cora Mae Cable, Connaree Nolen, Una Crawford, DorlU Sutton, Betty Norton, Verna Buchanan, Betty Lou Norton, Charlie Norton, Calrln Patterson. Third row:' Jack Norton, John A.lsup, Lucille Jaooba, Ann* 1MB Alton, Mtriwit WtMmp, Barbara Rm Holland, Oml Norton, Emily Faye Ptrker, Billy Ramsey, Wayne Pipes, Mar garet Rowland, Bessie McConnell, Grayce Setser, Clara Jane Taylor, Virginia Moses, Julia Hunnicutt, Catherine Cabe, Nancy Byrd, Jackie Eyltt, Paul Stifle, John Archer. Fourth row: Jessie McConnell, Beverly Christy, Christine Hall, Frances Foots, Francis Stevens, Dudley Conley, Duane Cruse, Frank Henry, George Myers, Charles Thomas, Richard Mash burn, BUI Teague, Jack Mashburn, Owen Cabe, Eugene Gray, Daniel Benson. Faustina Holland was absent when the picture was Mil, Tickets To Drama To Be Sold Here Will Elect New School Head Monday The Macon County board or j education is expected to elect a county superintendent of schools i at its meeting Monday morning, j The board sometime ago set 1 June 4 as the date to name a j superintendent to succeed Guy \ L. Houk, resigned. The board has apn-oxlmately 20 applications on file. The meeting, set tor 10 a. m., will be the first formal session | of the board for the new mem ber, Walter B yson. Mr. Bryson, of Highlands, was appointed May 10 to succeed Tiilery T Love, resigned. lie was named to the board by the county Democratic executive commit tee. Mr. Houk, who has served as superintendent since 1939, re- j signed April 12. His resignation j Is effective June 30, the date j of the expiration of his present two-year term. In announcing his resignation, he said he plans to engage in the full time practice of law In Frank lin. _ _ _ Whitewater Falls Motorcade Will Stop Here Friday A North Carolina-South Caro lina Whitewater Falls motor cade will stop in Franklin about 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, Mayor R. M. Dillard has been informed. The announcement about the motorcade was received from the Oakland - Sapphire - White Water Civic club in Transyl vania county. The purpose of the motorcade, it was explained, Is to advertise the annual Whitewater Falls basket picnic June 13. Mayor Dillard said the visit ing group will be shown such courtesies as the time of the stop heie permits. Cartoogechaye Folk Will Lay Contest Plans The Cartoogechaye Commun ity council will hold a special meeting Fonday night at 7:30 o'clock at the Nonah health house to formulate plans for the community, which recently entered the Western North Car olina Rural Community Devel opment contest. Cartoogechaye residents who toured the Wolf Fork commun ity In Georgia last week will make reports. The Georgia com munity has been conducting a similar community development program. Tie - In With Cherokee Pageant Seen Aa Big Tourist Advantage I Tickets to the Chorokee drama, "Unto These Hills", which opens its second season June 23, this year will be on sale dally at the Franklin chamber of commerce office on Main street. This was announced at , a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce board of directors Friday night at the Agricul tural building, fol'owinrr several months of negotiation with the Cherokee Historical association for permission to sell tlrkets here. Last year tickets were sold only at the pageant. This development is expected to have a marked effect on the tourist business here. Tourists interested in attending the drama are much more likely to stop over in Franklin, it was pointed out, if they can buy ?heir tickets here, and can thus be assured of seats without having to go to Cherokee to purchase tickets. Mrs. Marie Barnard, C. of C. secretary, told directors the as sociation had agreed to supply the local chamber office with 10 tickets to each performance ?six $2.40 tickets, and four $1.80 admissions. Reservations for each sow ing must be made before 5 p. m. in order that unsold tickets can be released for sale In Cherokee. Nightly performances, seven days a week, will be presented from June 23 through July 8; and nightly thereafter ? except Monday? through September 4. In line with the local sale of tickets, Fianklln taxi drivers announced that taxis will make round trips each night to Cher okee, returning after the show is over. A charge of $2 25 per person will be made, they said. The directors discussed a new folder advertising Franklin for next year, and appointed a sec ret committee to approve or dls ] approve solicitations In town. Poppy Sale Poppy Day here Saturday was highly successful and disabled American veterans will benefit by more than $100 as a result of the sale, Mrs. Gilmer A. Jones, sale chairman, said this week. Olrl Scouts, of Franklin Troop 4, assisted members of the local American Legion auxiliary with the sale. Although a num ber of communities In the county have not reported poppy sale results, the campaign in the Franklin area alone netted more than $100, Mrs. Jones said. The popples, sold each year In honor of the country's fight ing men, were made by disabled veterans. Proceeds are to be turned over to the veterans. Scout Jean Russell led other members of Troop 4 in the sale by selling $25 worth of popples. No Major Rain Recorded Here In SV2 Weeks The drought here Sunday entered its sixth week. The last heavy rain re corded in Franklin, accord ing to Manson Stiles, TVA weather observer, wa; on San day, April 22, when .93 of an inch fell. In the five and a half weeks since, Mv. Stiles said the only rainfall here has been an occasional very light shower. The Weather Temperatures and precipitation for At i>aat seven day*, and the low temperature vraterda,. a* rrcorrUr.l at the Coweeta Ex periment station . Wednesday 47 Franklin Rainfall 'A* recorded ky M? StilM far TV V) Wednesday, none; Thursday, .09; Friday, none; Saturday, none; Sunday, .16; Monday, none; Tuesday, none; W?4rm day, none. V/ednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday .... Tuesday .. High Low Pet. 68 59 .20 I t 11 70 41 .21 .... 68 36 trace 73 43 72 40 75 34 71 44
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