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it. VOL. 30—NO. 47 20 PAGES THIS WEEK Southern Pines. N. C. Friday. October 14. 1949. 20 PAGES THIS WEEK TEN CENTS Hospital Campaign Set-Up Perfected As Drive Starts Southern Pines Unit Is First To Report On Four Block Canvas Freed by Operation from Long Exile FOR MERCHANTS ■‘This hospital is built by all the people of Moore County to serve all the people of Moore CounfJ^ and it is here and now dedicated to the County and its citizens for ever and ever. We bid it God speed on its errand of mercy into the future.” These words, engraved on the corner-stone of the Moore County Hospital, appear as a fitting slo gan for the campaign now under way to raise money to add to the building. The chairman of the drive, General Ira T. Wyche, in his latest “Report to the County,” stresses this theme as he pleads for complete citizen participation in the current effort. “If every citizen will help,” General Wyche said, “he will be justifying the words written on the original cornerstone. Com plete county coverage is my aim in this campaign,” said the chair man. Southern Pines Ahead General Wyche, in the first tab ulation of the current drive, re ported that Southern Pines, the last area to designate a chairman, was the first to report any ma terial gain. This referred to only one section of the many into which the town had been divided in the house-to-house canvas un der the chairmanship of Mr. J. C. Barron. And this particular sec tion, reporting a “take” of more than $8.00 for the blocks included, was only a partial report with many not yet called on. From now on, General Wyche' said, it was expected that a week ly progress report from all sec tions of the county cpuld be pub lished. Included in the chairman’s notes was a letter from Congress man Charles B. Deane, adding (Continued oh Page 5) Winfield S. Thomas, of Carthage, Rt. 2, with his grandchildren Edward, Margaret and Carol Swaggerty. (Photo by Mac) “Unsung Hero,” No Longer a Typhoid Carrier, Is Making Plans for Future ANNUAL MEETING Miss Swisher Is Winner in High School Contest The annual meeting and ban quet of the Moore district. Boy Scouts of America, will be held Tuesday, November 1, at 7:30 p. m. at the Carthage hotel, said Dis trict Chairman W. D. Campbell this week. Fred Dixon, of Raleigh, Occon- eechee Council commissioner, will be, the principal.speaker. Annual reports of district committee chairmen will be heard, along with a general review of the year’s activities and setting of next year’s goals. Officers for the coming year will be elected. Most of the district’s 2(J0 volun teer adult leaders are expected to .attend. Si Dorothy Ann Swisher, 17-year- old high school junior, won the title of Miss Southern Pines in a beauty and popularity contest enthusiastically waged at the Southern Pines High school last week. Besides the title. Miss Swisher wins the honor of representing the school and community at the Oarolinas Christmas fe^ival to be held at Charlotte November 16. Girls from some three dozen communities of Nor’^h and South Carolina, chosen by contests held in their home towns, will be hon ored at the event, which will in clude a parade and grand ball at tended by civic leaders and no tables of stage, screen, radio and the press. Climax will be the sel ection and crowning of Queen Christmas. In the local contest, which end ed Wednesday at noon. Miss Swisher won in a walk, with more than twice the number of votes of her nearest competitor. Her votes totaled 13,505. Betty Jean Hurst had 6,271 and Nancy Nall 1,100. Also nominated were Mickey Nicholson and Catherine Hussey. The three leaders all had cam paign managers who set up effec tive organizations, collecting votes all over town at one cent each. Nominations cost $1—^the entire -roceeds of $200 going to finance the Junior-Senior prom' next Spring, highlight of the upper classmen’s social activities for the year. Ann Carter was the efficient manager the winning cam paign, with class managers also hard at work for their favorite. “Miss Southern Pines” is the daughter of Dr. O. J. Swisher, Jr., director industrial hygiene with the state health department at Ra leigh, and Mrs. Ruth W. Swisher of Southern Pines, member of the high school faculty. Besides being charming and popular she stands high in schol- orship, is vice president of the Student Council and treasurer of the Beta club. ,200 Sought in One-Week Drive for Moore Scouts Operation at Moore County Hospital Is Successful By 'Valerie Nicholson Release from more than a dec ade of isolation as a typhoid car rier has made no immediate dif ference in the life of Winfield S. Thomas, of Carthage, Rt. 2. Last week, for the third successive week since an operation at the Moore County hospital to bring an end to this rare, dread condi tion, cultures showed up negative and the doctors told Mr. Thomas he was free to go where he pleas ed, whenever he wanted. But when interviewed at his daugh ter’s home Monday he hadn’t been anywhere, yet. “I never was much of a hand for going around,” he said. Yet he was mighty happy, as he sat on the porch of the cottage home with his grandchildren grouped around him. He had some plans, too. Said he might be get- (Continued on page 8) The Southern Pines Mer- chiajifts association, completing its first year this month, 'will hold its annual meeting with election of officers at the Church of Wide Fellowship next Thursday at 8 p. m. Walter E. Blue, president, said he is urging not only that each member attend, but that he also bring* a non-member merchant so that information concerning the organizations work may go out to all. "We are aiming for 100 per cent merchant membership," he said. "That is the only way we can do our best job for re tail business here." A report will be made on the year's activities, with emphasis on the Credit Ra ting bureau, main project of the organization. A giuest speaker may be secured. Carolina Hotel Opening Marks SOth Anniversary Fullenwiderls Named President of Local Chamber Principals Asked To Check All Bus Routes AUTHOR Clean-up Week Is First Project of New DirciSors Cotton Manufacturers, Broadcasters Hold Meetings This Week Work Starts Monday; 550 Boys Now in County Program The great Carolina hotel at Pinehurst threw open its doors this week for its 50th season, with the two-day meeting of the N. C. Manufacturers association as the opening event Thursday and Fri day. On Sunday, the N. C. Associa tion of Broadcasters and the S. C. Broadcasters association will hold a joint meeting at the Caro lina, through arrangements made by Jack S. Younts, NCAB secre tary and general manager of WEEB of Southern Pines. The Holly Inn and Pinehurst Country club opened October 1, and with the .opening of the Berkshire, The Manor and the Pine Crest in a few days the fa- mous,/esort of Pinehurst will be in fbll swing, with meetings, Sports events, social events and other highlights' calendared from now until mid-May. The Cotton Manufacturers’ meeting opened with registration Thursday morning, with golf and other recreation in the afternoon and a directors’ meeting last night. Today business sessions will center around noted figures of the textile world as leaders and speakers, treating on vital phases (Continued on Page 5) Harry Fullenwider, local at torney, was elected president ot the Southern Pines Chamber ofi Commerce at the first meeting of the new board of directors Tucs-| day night, with W. L. Baker, mer-1 chant, as vice president. No secretary or treasurer was elected as Col. P. G. Sherman, ^ manager, will handle both these jobs. John C. Parrish was chosen to replace Roy Grinnell on the beard, as Mr. Grinnell resigned on account of the press of duties. Hoke Pollock, retiring presi dent, was at the meeting and on request of the directors offered advice in connection with the set ting up of a budget and holding of this year’s membership drive, which has already started with the sending of bills to old mem bers reminding them that a new year has begun. Active recruit ment of new members will be held within a short time. Presi dent Fullenwider appointed W. Lamont Brown chairman of the budget committee, assisted by W. L. Baker, Virgil Clark and E. Nol- ley Jackson, with himself as an ex officio member. Cleanup Week The Chamber’s first project of the new year, Cleanup Week, to be held next week in cooperation (Continued on Page 5) Carter’s Warehouse Is Total Loss In Aberdeen Midnight Blaze; Man Burned Sandpipers Elect Robert Page, 3rd M. W. WELLMAN Wellman Book on General Hampton Is Off the Press Four New Buses Helped Overloading Situation in Moore Biography Climaxes 12 Years' Research; Scribners. Publisher A thorough check of all school bus routes by district principals and superintendents, for possible hazards to school buses on their morning and afternoon rounds, was asked by H. Lee Thomas, county school superintendent, this week. He asked in a letter for a re port on all places needing repair, defective bridges, narrow bridges, overhanging tree branches, tall bushes and weeds. “We do not want even a threat of such an accident as occurred in Nash county last week, costing the lives of seven schoolchildren,” said Mr. Thomas. He said he felt that most of the bus routes are in pretty good repair, and gave figures to show that only 500 miles of the 3,003 covered daily by buses of the county are un improved. The routes go over 1,623 miles of improved road, and 880 miles of hardsurface. A detailed report on all^ bus routes was given by the princi pals and superintendents last May, (Continued on Page 5) A one-week drive for $4,200, this year’s quota for Moore coun ty, will be conducted beginning next Monday to finance the Boy Scout organization in the county during the next 12 months. A. L. Burney, of Southern Pines, is campaign chairman. The county campaign repre sents the county’s participation in that of the ll-cqunty Occonee- chee Council for a total of $71,- 536. The quota includes Moore’s share in the general expenses of the Council, the council camp near Wake Forest, council camp- orees and other events, as well as the few expenses inevitably en countered by the county organi zation despite its wholly volun teer set-up. Boy Scouting has won a high place of esteem, in Moore over a scan of years starting before World War 1. There was a lapse of a few years in the 30s when leadership failed and the organi zation lagged. Following its reor ganization, however, it has gone ahead along a consistent path of orogress and growth. It is now firmly established and generally recognized as a potent force for <?ood in the building of hoys into worthy men. 550 Scouts In County At present, according to District Chairman W. D. Campbell of Southern Pines, there are approx imately 550 Scouts in the county, including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Senior Scouts, white and Ne gro. Leadership for these boys in five Cub packs, 11 Boy Scout troops and four Senior Scout out fits comprises approximately 200 volunteer adult leaders, a slightly higher proportioh of leaders to boys than most'districts can boast. Besides the Council executive and assistant at Raleigh, only one (Continued on Page 5) The fire siren sounding at 3:30 a. m. Tuesday summoned local volunteer firemen to join those of Aberdeen, Pinehurst and Pine- bluff in a hopeless fight against flames which completely destroy ed Carter’s Tobacco warehouse at .Aberdeen. By the time the Southern Pines truck arrived at the scene with seven firemen, within a few min utes of the sounding of the SOS, the huge brick warehouse, Aber deen’s largest, was a mass of fire. From that time on, efforts were largely confined to protection of the Gulf Refining company across the highway, whose 250,000-gal lon storage tank presented a serious threat of explosion. The fact that the night was perfectly windless helped firemen in prer venting the spread of the fire, said Resident Fireman Frank H. Kaylor. Jack Teal, of Greenville, a Ne gro employee, who was sleeping in the warehouse, was severely burned before being awakened by the fire. The local fire fighters stayed on the scene untile qlmost 6 o’clock, by which time the flaipes had died down though they were not fully out. $50,000 Loss Some tobacco was destroyed with the warehouse, and loss was estimated at something over $50,- 000, said to have been mostly cov ered by insurance. Origin of the fire was not im mediately determined, and some reported their belief that it might have been of incendiary origin, a<i angle police were said to be checking thoroughly. Assistant Police Chief Bob Pugh of Aberdeen said he was near the warehouse on a routine cruise when the fire started about 3 a. m. He said he first heard an explosion and then noticed a man fleeing from the rear of the build ing. Flames were shooting from (Continued on Page 5) Robert N. Page, 3rd, Aberdeen attorney, Monday night was elect ed president of the Sandpipers', the men’s golfing organization, at its annual meeting held at the Pine Needles Club. Francis Stubbs of Southern Pines was elected vice president and Elmer E. Davis of Southern Pines was reelected secnetary-ftreasurajr. Robert N. Page, Jr., of Aber deen, and George Pottle, past president, were elected directors. John Pottle, Russ Birch and Dick Sugg were appointed as members of the tournament com mittee. Francis Stubbs, Roy Grin nell and Will Wiggs will head the committee on entertainment. The club voted to play their tournament again this season over the Pine Needles course in Knoll- wood. A group of officers from Fort Bragg attended the dinner and plans were formulated for a num ber of matches to be played over the course here and at Fort Bragg. About 30 were present. “Giant In Gray,” biography of Wade Hampton, of which Manly Wade Wellman of Pinebluff is the author, was published by Scrib ners last week as one of the out standing books on their fall list. The book represents some 12 years of research by the well- known author and former news paperman, during which he went to many original sources, visited places figuring in the great Con federate’s life story, talked with persons — relatives and others— who passed on to him many inti mate details, and brought to light much new material. The result is a life-size por trait and absorbing narrative of Clean-up Week Ahead Next week will be Cleanup Week in Southern Pines through cooperation of the Chamber of Commerce, the town board and all right-thinking citizens who want to start off the season spick and span. The announcement came jointly this week from Mayor C. N. Page and Chamber President Harry Fullen- vyider asking the assistance of every man, woman and child. The Town has pledged full cooperation in lending all necessary trucks, and picking up anything and every thing the citizens want to dispose of: attic and basement trash, leaves, grass rakings, dead branches, shrub prun- ings, old newspapers—all that stuff that accumulates and makes you wonder how in the world you’re going to get rid of it. Howard F. Burns, street superintendent, says trucks will be out on all regular collection days—Tues day, Thursday, Saturday on the east side of town, Wed nesday and Friday on the west. However, if you have much trash to dispose of in between, phone him at 6491 and he will see that it is picked up. Containers aren’t necessary—for next week only. Don’t leave everything till Saturday, as the town crews get half holiday then. If too much is left for the ‘weekend, they will have to work overtime or leave trash over Sunday which it is not desired to do. Howler, the other days should be ample for every family td'get at those long-postponed clean-up jobs, and help every home present a shining face. That goes for business places too. While containers will not be needed for trash, leaves, rakings, etc., they should still be used for gar bage in the regular fashion. You don’t have to throw out everything you don’t want. While you’re going through your closets, trunks and stored household articles—don’t forget, there might be things the Red Cross can use. And the library wants those old magazines. Newest Unit of National Guard Activated Here 'The newest unit of the N. C. National Guard received approv al Friday night following formal inspection by military and State Guard officials, for activation as Battery D, 130th AAAW Battal ion of the 30th division, NC NG. Conducting the inspection, dur ing which each one spoke words of welcome to the new unit as a part of the state and Federal home defense set-up were Col. R. F. Perry, commander of the the life of one of the south’s great- North Carolina military district; est men, one who has not before been extensively written up. In fact, the need for a definitive bio graphy, stressed by Dr. Douglas Southall Freeman in conference with Wellman on the subject, spurred him on in the task which constantly assumed greater pro portions. A Handsome Book Scribners have done handsome ly by the book in all its physical details. Real artistry has been used in the makeup throughout, to make its reading and posses sion a material as well as mental pleasure. The author himself calls the book the climax of his writing ca reer. He has previously written for publication many articles, short stories, also juveniles—^two of which won Junior Literary Guild awards in the years 1947 and 1948- This is his first work of historical significance. Parts of it relate interestingly to Moore county, scene of some of the Civil War action in the book. The cavalry battle of March 10, 1865, on the Neill S. Blue farm in southern Moore is described in detail. Local Credits Among the credits are listed the names of the Rev. F. Craig- hill Brown, formerly of Southern Pines, a connection of the Hamp ton family, and Mrs. Katharine S. McColl, Southern Pines, whose father “rode with Wade Hampton in war and supported his politi cal efforts in peace.” The book is dedicated to the author’s young son Wade, and credit is also given his wife Fran ces, who “continuously and tire- (Continued on Page 5) Maj. Gen. John H. Manning, commander of the 30th division; Col. H. H. Harris, division in structor; Col. Lee C. Bizell, sen ior instructor, NC NG, and Lieut. Col. C. B. Shimer, G-3 Plans and Training, 30th division. All are from Raleigh. Assisting with the inspection were Lieut. S. C. Morris, Ral eigh, division adjutant; Col. Wil liam Lamont and Maj. T. B. Les ter, commander and executive as sistant of the 130th battalion, with headquarters at Raeford; and Maj. L. M. Kirby, of Rae ford, regular Army instructor in antiaircraft on assignment to the battalion. Mayor C. N. Page of Southern Pines was also present for the in spection of the 33 men (out of 38) and two officers, Capt. Clifford A. Carpenter, commanding, and Second Lieut. C. S. Patch, Jr., platoon leader, at present form ing the battery personnel. Also inspected were the records, drill hail, strong room and equipment site. Names on the unit roster repre sent eight Moore county towns. The Belvedere Hotel garage has been remodeled to form drill hall and offices. The strong room has been constructed on an equip ment site, two blocks away, loan ed by the town. The To-wn of Southern Pines furnished funds to help the new unit measure up to specifications in these regards. Training drills wiU be held each Friday at 7:3Q p. m. Major Kirby will be present to give instruction at the first regular drUl this week. Weapons, uniforms and other equipment are to be issued by the Army shortly. Deane Back from Eastern Inspection Trip, Says Uncle Sam Must Tighten Up Representative C. B. Deane., of North Carolina, who returned to the capital Monday after a 40-day, 30,761-mile airplane trip to the Far East, said that the United States is the victim of “poor plan ning,’ particularly by its military authorities, in that part of the world. He ^sroposed that President Truman establish a highly-res pected board of authorities— somewhat comparable to the Hoover Commission on reorgani zation of the executive branches of the Federal gjovernment—to survey the situation and work out overall programs for both economic and military develop ment of the Far East. Not Enough Emphans “We are not placing enough 'ernpiha^is on that part df the world,” he told reporters. “Rus sia is gainipg control of China (Continued on Page 5)
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