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COUNTY AND I TOWNS TO GET SAFETY HONOR Jones Coming Here From Raleigh To Present Certificates Macon County and the towns of Franklin and Highlands are to Be honored for the outstand ing highway safety record made In this county in 1950. That year this county had no automobile fatalities, and it had the largest automobile registra tion v of any North Carolina county with no fatalities. The situation was called to the attention of H. D. (Tarvia) Jones, head of the State High way commission's safety depart ment, some time ago, and Mr. Jones announced this week that he will come to Franklin April 22 for a joint presentation of special certificates to Macon County, Franklin, and High lands. A public ceremony is plan ned, it is' understood, but the program is yet to be worked out, and the hour for the cere mony to be set. Chairman W. E. (Gene) Bald win, of the board of county commissioners.., and Mayors W. C. Burrell and W. H. Cobb, of Franklin and Highlands, respec tively, are expected to meet shortly, possibly accompanied by members of their boards, to work out plans for the cere mony. Last Minute Items GREEN CAIJLOWAY DIES Green C. Calloway, a farmer and native of Macon County, died Tuesday morning In a hos pital here after a long Illness. Funeral services will be con ducted today (Thursday) at 2 p. m. at the Rldgecrest Baptist church. BROGDEN SUCCUMBS James Andrew Brogden, a well-known farmer in Macon and Swain counties, died Mon day in a local hospital after a long illness. Funeral services will be con ducted at the Bryson City Meth odist church today <Thursday) at 3 p. m. WILL GIVE 9PERA The Macon County unit of the N. C. Education association will sponsor an appearance of the Giass Roots Opera in Franklin May 2, it was an nounced yesterday. Cancer Fnnd Campaign Opens Here; Goal I? $416 The annual American Cancer society fund drive got under way here Tuesday wtfc the county's goal set at $416 ? an Increase of $1W over last year. Explaining the distribution of funds, Mrs. Lester Conley, com mander of the local A.CS. ohap ter, said 60 per cent will be kept within the state for nee In state and county project*; 25 per cent will go to the na tional research projram ; and 15 per cent to the national or ganization for education, serv ice, campaign, and promotion. Pointing to the success of last year's drive, the local command er expressed confidence that Macon County will go over the top for the increased goal. Funds will be raised through the schools and various civic i and business organizations, as in the past, Mrs. Conley said. She also announced that the home for needy cancef patients in Lumberton is now open, and she said application for admit tance may be made by contact ing her at her home on Harri son avenue, Franklin, or by tel ephoning 104. PLAN SALE A food and grab bag sale, under the sponsorship of the W.8.C.S. of the Salem Metho dist church, Is scheduled for April 10 at 2 p. m. at the Cul lasaja school, it has been an nounced. ? Staff I'hoto by J. f. tSra<Jy AT DEDICATION CEREMONY ? Congratulati ons Macon County! Dr. Clyde A. Erwin, left, state superintendent of public instruction, congratulates County School Board Chairman Bob S. Sloan, who ac cepted this county's seven new schools from Dr. Erwin at a dedication ceremony Tuesday afternoon of last week. Looking on is Macon School Supt. Holland McSwain. The Xantahala dedication climaxed a tour of the county's 11 schools by Gov. W. Kerr Scott and Dr. Erwin. 201 Of 482 Fj Have No SILER SPEECH MEET WINNER Robert Slier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Slier, of "Franklin, was the county -winner In a speaking contest sponsored an nually by the North Carolina Banker's association and agri cultural agencies. Others placing to the county elememation, held Friday at Franklin High school, were Miss Mary ftnn Killian. daughter of Dr. ana Tars. Franfc M. Killian, second jtface; and "Emory Craw ford, eon of Mrs Gilmer L Crawford, third. The speakers were awarded $10, $5, and $5, respectively, by tte Sank ot Frank! Un. The three contestants were the only entrants. Highlands school planned to send an entry, but the speaker was unable to attend, according to T. H. Fagg, assistant county agent, Who Is in charge of arrangements locally. Yesterday (Wednesday) young Slier represented Macoii Coun ty in a sub-gnoup contest here, In connection *rith county win ners from .Jackson, Swain, Cherokee, Clay, and Gr.aham. The three top winners n this elimination feature ? as yet un announced ? are scheduled to compete in a district oratory contest io Waynewille tomor row (Friday). The winner of this feature will advance to the state eliminations Is Raleigh April 12, where a $300 casb SEE NO. 2, PAGE 6 imiiies \ Garbage Cans Public Cooperation Asked So Collections Can Be Systematized The town garbage truck here makes 482 stops weekly in the residential districts, and at 201 '?of those the families do not have garbage cans, a survey Just made by Alderman Oscar Ledford revealed Mr. Ledford recently was up pointed to study and reorganize i garbage collection. The reorganization already done has made it possible to eliminate one of the three men assigned to garbage collection, Mr. Ledford said, and he is now working on a collection schedule that will enable each family to know on what day the truck will pass. The aldermen added that he believes the schedule can be so workad out that the .entire residential .cnUection work can be done the -first three days of the week, ao that ittie two men on (the truck can ?be assigned to other town work the remainder of the week. That will not be possible, hewever, he said, without the co*peratiqn of citizens. Jt will not be possible, te explained, far the garbage truck to main tain a schedule unleiss the gar bage is put out by .the house holder on the proper day. Some times, he added, the garbage ?SEE NO. 3, PAGE 6 r. T. A. TO MEET A meeting of the Cwtooge chaye Parent-Teacher gcsocia tlon is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:30 jp, m., it has been an nounced. ,260 Attend Van Raalte Pin Party' An estimated 260 persons at tended the Franklin Van Raalte "Pin Party" at Cullasaja school Saturday night, an an nual affair. Twenty-five Van Raalters were presented service pins by E. W. Maebert, of Blue Ridge, Ga., southern plants manager. A brief address was made by Dave Brody, of New York City, hosiery merchandising manager, and "nonsense" on the eve ning's program came under the quick tongue and wit of Frank Burkhead Brown, of Atlanta, Oa. N. L. Gilbert, of Blue Ridge, served as master of cere monies. Those awarded service pins Included: More than five year*, Jeanette Elliot, Grace Rogers. Bernlce McCracken, Dollie Ang el, Betty Gregory, Mertis Long, Shirley Houston , Lola Pouts, Nell Welch, Dorothy Finney, and J. N. Blaine; more than one year, Chrietella Estes, Robert Swindell, Ralph Duvall, Edith Fritzgerald, Paul Holbrooks, Sal ly Gregory, Lillian Evans, An nls Kiiusland, Hazel Shelton, Nellie McConnell, Wilma Roper, and Charles Seay. Activities Included Bingo, door prizes, and square dancing. The school was decorated and re freshments served by members of tne Cullasaja Parent-Teach er association. Reece Again Heads Republican Party In Macon George W. Reece was reelect ed county Republican chair man at an organizational meet ing of the party here Tuesday night at the courthouse. Guest speaker at the session was Hugh Monteith, Sylva at torney, who recently was nom inated for congress at a district Republican convention here. Another county meeting OS the party is scheduled for Tues day at 7:30 p. m. at the court ?bouse for the nomination of judges, a representative, And state senator. Others elected to serve with Air. Reece include Roy Masii burn, Mrs. Ed Carpenter, and W. L. McCoy, vice-chairanen, and Calvin Henson, secretary treasurer. 186 Gallons Of Whiskey Poured Out Hf 'Frogi)wn Branch"' ?ver aspired to reach "high" Cade, opportunity was pecking at the dot/r Mondaj' morning. Local officers dumped 186 galkms of nan-tax paid whiskey 1 into the small Franklin stream. Th? whiskej was found aboard a th*re-quarter ton truck in the Scaly community earlier thai morning by Highway PatrolmeD C. M. Byrd and Ed Bryson and Sheriff J. Hart}- Thomas. The truck's Illegal cargo was camou flaged by bushel, baskets and from all outwarfl appearances this vehicle was a produce truck. 1 officers said. CSiarged with transporting SEE 1*3. 4, PACE 12 HEALTH MEET PLANNED HERE A health work conference for Macon school teachers? featur ing all phases of health con nected with schools ? is slated to be held tomorrow (Friday) at Franklin High school be ginning at 2 p. m. Several doctors and health authorities will assist in the program as consultants. All schools in the western district have been invited to (send representatives to the Ma con County session, according i to Jack Angel, program chair man. The conference will get under way with a general assembly in the high school library, and "workshops" will begin at 2:30 o'clock. Following are the topics scheduled for discussion: Nutrition and School Lunch ton program: Mrs. Jessie D. Cabe, home economics teacher, will be the discuss ior leader SEE I iC. 5, PAGE 12 Miss Higdon Wins PhS Beta Kappa Honor Miss Julia Ann Higdon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Higfion, of Franklin, recently was elected into Phi Beta Kappa, the highest national scholastic fraternity, by a fac ulty selection committee at Wake Forest college Where she is a senior this year. To become a member of the farternlty, a student must have a 2.3 average in all work, and at least a 2.5 average in all wpper division work. A formal induction ceremony for new j members will be held in the . spring, according to a college announcement. Lt. Horsley Tells Of Close Call ? And Tight Friendships In Korea Lt. James C. Horsley, Jr., of Franklin, who is cleaving the Korean "wide, blue yonder" in a P-51 Mustag, has a war story to tell? a story of a narrow escape he recently had, and a clear picture of the Iron-bound friendship of American pilots as they carry the air war to the Communists. Following Is a portion of a letter recently received by the lieutenant's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Horsley: . . Monday at 11 a. m. my lead man and I took off for a road gap between Kaesong and Pyopgyang. We got some flak at several places, but that wasn't ? toa bad. My plane was a gas eater and I was getting low on fuel at about 12:45. We started' back from Pyongyang at 10,000 ' feet and I had just enough gas to get home then. Here Is where the fun started! "At Hwangju I spotted some1 SEE NO. 4, PAGE 12 List Negro School ?? w i> >ash. __ ~nB* * And Busses As T op | Needs Of Schools ] Reeves Again Named Commander Of V. F. W. ?!] W. W. Reeves, Franklin hard- j ware merchant, was elected to , his second consecutive term as , commander of the local Vet- . erans of Foreign Wars post Wednesday night of last week. Elected to serve with the commander were Jack Ragan, senior vice-commander, J. Ei ( Perry, Jr., junior vice-com mander, C. Banks Finger, post advocate, J. G. "Speck" Murray, post quartermaster, the Rev. Robert D. Burnette, post chap lain, and George R. McSween, post surgeon. Named as a three-yeai; trus tee was Frank W. Plyler, a past commander. 3 From Here Escape From Haywood Jail Three prisoners recently moved from the Macon County | jail to the Haywood county jail for safekeeping were among six ? who escaped from the Haywood i jail Sunday night. The three were Identified as I Jake B. and J. B. Hall, Jr.,1 brothers, of Traveler's Rest, S. i C., and Bennie Queen, a former ! Macon County resident. Sunday's jail break was the i first in the history of the 16- i year-old Haywood jail, and the j second for Queen, who sawed i his way out of the Macon jail i February 7. He later was a.r- 1 rested in Detroit, Mich., and re turned here to await trial on charges of abandonment and automobile theft. Queen and the Hall broth ers, both ex-convicts with lengthy records, were taken to the Haywood jail about the middle of February. The Halls were arrested Feb ! ruary 11 on the Georgia road j (US 23), their small coupe load ed with guns and stolen goods. A companion, David Lee Over man, an escapee from a North I Carolina prison camp, was tak en to the Macon prison camp. All three were wanted for the j robbery of a South Carolina store the week-end before they were apprehended here. Two of the six escapees have been captured, according to loc al officers, leaving Queen, the Halls, and Jerry Smith, 27, of Balsam, still at large. Sunday's break made by cutting a hole In the wall of a bull pen shower, the prisoners lowering themselves three stor ies to the ground on a rope made from blankets, author ities said. Mrs. Shuler, Of Watauga, Dies, Aged 92 Mrs. Harriett Brendle Shuler, j one of Macon County's oldest natives, died Wednesday morn ing of last week at her home , in the Watauga community. Ninety-two years old, she had been in poor health for some time. Funeral services were con- j ducted at the Watauga Baptist church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by the Rev. Lee Craw ford and the Rev. Joe Bishop. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Born In June, 1800, Mrs. Shul er was the daughter of John and Mrs. Amanda Ingram I Brendle. A member of the Wa- , i tauga church, she was married ' in 1880 to W. H. Shuler, who j ' died in 1922. Surviving are 92 descendants: a daughter, Mrs. Martha Cog- 1 1 gins, of Franklin, Route 4; three ! , sons, John, of St. Charles, Va.P j H. T., of Asheville, and Lon, of ( SEE NO. 6, PAGE 12 I Citizens' Group Will Urge Commissioners T o Take Action New school busses and a rew tfegro school for the 1952-53 >chool year are given top prior ty in a recommendation ap proved by the Macon Cour.ty citizens' Committee fo' EdncT tion. *.auca The group's recommendation for the two ? ur- nV needs? suggesting that .-<>0.000 be made available either f . n the county 3ebt service surol . 0r an in !;T52sVn ,ax " -*s sched uled to Oc pr<v.c-:.- d to the boaid o. cor.hty corr.missioners at a board mooting ? Tone' a v. Endoi moments of the citizens* committee's $201,000 school need report, by mtir.bc-r organ izations of the citizens' group ? also will be turned over to the commissioners. The report, aft er being endorsed by the county board of education, was placed with the county commissioners several weeks ago. Decision to place new school busses and construction o. a new Negro school foremost among needs followed len? .\y discussion at a meeting of the citizens' committee Mondav night. ' Present at the session a* vited guests were Bob S. Sic"4j, chairman of the county tc d of education, and Board N. 1 bers J. C. Sorrells and V, Gibson. According to officei ? the citizens' organization, en invitation was sent to the 1. bers of the board of cou-;y commissioners, but that th. -e man board was not rep re. - ed. Placed third in the comm.t tee's recommendation was torial supplies, it was brought out at the meeting that aJa: tional supplies are needed to keep the new school build.ngs clean. "The transportation system will be even worse next year | than now," County School Supt. Holland McSwain told the group j during the discussion of more busses for the county fleet. W jG. Crawford, principal at ?ast j Franklin elementary, and Lions [club representative oa the citi j zens' committee, pointed out that a number of children ar rive at his school as early as 7:30 a. m.( and because of a> shortage of busses, frequently do not leave for home in the afternoon before 4:10. "That isn't very easy on a first grader", Mr. Crawford de clared. Mr Sloan suggested a method to raise funds that "will not in I crease the tax rate one penny". that the count? nu3 ttftre than <100,000 In debt (service surplus, and "although I m told legally you cant spent 'said 1 ?0ard chairman, saia, the county could mwt I n?t year s debty serv^ ^ gatlon from surplus, and then take an amount of tax receints needed for the school? it m school capital outlay Mr. Sloan explained that this method was used by the countv 'P* $60,000 to complete this county s new school build SEE NO. 7, PAGE 12 Mrs. A. B. Slagle has return ed to her home, following a visit with "her daughter, Mra. G. C; Butler, in Aynor, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. J. Clinton Brook- , shire, of Aiken, S. C., spent th? week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brookshire. The Weather Temperatures and precipitation for the past seven days, and the low temperature ; yesterday, as recorded at the Coweeta E? j pcriment station. High Low Pet., Wednesday 64 34 Thursday 62 32 Friday 59 33 , Saturday 66 22 _ Sunday 68 28 _ Monday 68 46 .IS Tuesday 75 50 JC Wednesday 41 .IS Franklin Rainfall A? recorded by Manson Stiles far TVA> Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Saturday, Sunday, none; Mon lay, .04; Tuesday, .08; Wednea iay, .10.
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