North Carolina Newspapers

•C' Southern Writers Have a novel under their noses, if only they can find it, said John P. Marquand, a friend of the Sand hills, recently. Ovid Pierce, one of the better Tar Heel writers, leads the way on page 2 this week. UigjjFoM; Col LHsrtx ILOT Rounds 57 Is the only written identification, but followers of Rounds (Glen) will see a great desd more in drawings he made for The Pilot this week on a subject much in the news. They’re on page 8. VOL. 3a—NO. 41 Tentative Plans ^orC&D Meeting Here Completed Mid Pines WiU Be Headquarters Tentative plans for the fall meeting of the N. C. Department of Conservation and Develop- ^Shent, which will be held in Southern Pines October 6-8, have been worked out by a local com mittee and will be submitted to Governor Hodges within the next few days for his approval. The three day meeting, which will attract business men and members of the press from all over the state, will be held, for the most part, at Mid Pines. So cial activities, conducted tours i«nd committee meetings have been arranged to include a full day for C&D members and their wives. ■' Voit Gilmore, a member of the C&D Board, is chairman of the local arrangements cornmittee. Other members or Louis Scheip- ers, Jr., Ward Hill, and Norris Hodgkins, Jr. Gilmore said that one of the outstanding activities of the meet- ^ig would be a trip on a special Seaboard Airlines train to Ham let for an inspection of the giant freight sorting yards there. The trip will begin in Southern Pines where members will board the special train and is being made through the courtesy of Seaboard officials, several of whom will join the C&D members for the tour. Following the train trip a social mour will be held at Mid Pines given by W. P. Saunders, C&D director, to be followed bj^ a buf fet luncheon sponsored by Amer- ptron Corporation. On Monday Governor Hodges will speak at a civic luncheon at (Continued on Page 8) SIXTEEN PAGES SOUTHERN PINES, N. C., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1957 SIXTEEN PAGES FRIGE TEN CENTS ■T ill THIS BATTERED HEAP formed a grim La bor Day exhibit for thousands of persons who viewed it Monday. It had carried, less than 48 hours previously, five men bent on a fishing trip to the coast. One of them, Bobby Morris, was fatally injured when his car, pictured ONE MAN STILL ON CRITICAL LIST sm above, collided with one driven by Richard von- Canon of West End. Morris was the only fa tality but the other five people involved were hospitalized. One still remains in critical con dition. (V. Nicholson photo) One Killed, Five Injured In /Iccident Near West End End Saturday; Raises County Traffic Toll To Four New Traffic Signs 'Greeted By Police On Four Streets Motorists were cautioned to day by Chief C. E. Newton that several changes had been made in traffic regulations in the past few days. The '‘stop” sign at the inter- l^ection of Bennett Street and Connecticut Avenue, which had halted traffic on Bennett, has been switched to stop traffic on Connecticut. The change has been made primarly because Connecticut now dead-ends at the parkway and through traffic has been halted. Other changes are “yield right of way” signs at Connecticut .jjjnd Leak, and oi\ New Hamp shire and Page. Stop signs have also been erected to halt traffic from Har din Street in West Southern Pines before it moves into Penn sylvania Avenue. Mose Sexton, 61-year-old resi dent of Denton, was stiU on the critical list at Moore Memorial Hospital this morning as the re sult of a head-on collision near West End Saturday that took one life and sent five people to the hospital Bobby J. Morris, 24, of Denton, died at the hospital shortly after being admitted. Others who were admitted have either been dis charged or have been taken off the danger list. The wreck was the only seri ous mishap in Moore County over the long Labor Day week end. It occurred about one mile west of West End on Highway 211 when Richard vonCanon, 19, of West End, apparently lost con trol of his car and smaslied into one driven by Morris. Patrolman R. R. Samuels, who made a preliminary investigation of.the accident, said he thought vonCanon lost control, though he had made no charges yet pending a more complete investigation and the opportunity to question those in the hospital. VonCanon was released from the hospital here yesterday and transferred to the Fort Bragg hospital by helicopter. He is in the Army, stationed at Fort Jackson. Marvin Moore, 20, of Troy, was discharged Monday after receiv ing treatment for cuts and bruis es. He was the least injured in the accident. Still in the hospital, in addition to Mr. Sexton, are Wayne Brackett, 30, of High Point, whose condition was termed “fair,” and D. M. Short, 40, of Denton, whose condition was termed “good” by hospital au thorities. VonCanon was driving a con vertible that had only 800 miles on the speedometer. The other car, a sedan, had been driven only 2200 miles. Many people visited the two garages where the cars had been towed to view the wrecks. Both were grim re minders of the terrible traffic toll on North Carolina highways over the weekend. Morris and his four passengers were en route to the shore on a fishing trip when the accident occurred. The county still remained well ahead of the final toll of high way deaths recorded last year. So far, there have been only four; last year there were 13. DIAGONAL OR PARALLEL? Opinions Vary On Effects Expected If Town Changes Parking Patterns Parallel or diagonal parking Which will it be? The Town Council, as a result Of a letter from the State High way Commission requesting a ban on diagonal parking on Penn- .sylvania Avenue, has called a public hearing on the matter Tribxt Tuesday night. It’s expected that a large num ber of people will turn out for the hearing because of the great amount of interest attached to the question—as it was once be fore—and the charge being made privately by some businessmen that it would cost them thousands of dollars if diagonal parking yas prohibited in certain areas. There are, of course, two sides to the matter, just as there is in anything where the public is di rectly effected. The Highways Commission, justifiably prOud of the new parkway and its well- regulated traffic flow, says diag onal parking on Pennsylvania avenue constitutes a serious traf fic hazard and, consequently, should be banned. Businessmen On the street, particularly be tween Broad and Bennett, say that doing away with diagonal parking would also do away with several dozen parking spaces and the economic effects could mean ruin to their stores. The Highway Commission says opening of the new parkway has greatly increased the traffic load that Pennsylvania Avenue—the town’s main entrance—^must bear, and more space is needed for moving traffic. Incidentally, Pennsylvania Ave nue is not the only street which is to be considered at the public hearing. The Council also inclu ded every other place in town except along Broad Street and a small strip along New Hampshire Avenue. The Commission says further that an agreement was made be fore the parkway was finished that, once it was open, the town would prohibit diagonal parking. But to do so, the town must have a public hiring ofi the matter (Continued on page 8) Carousel Dates Set By Jaycees For Nov, 21-24 The fourth annual Southern Pines Carousel wiU be held this year November 21-24, it has been announced by the Junior Cham ber of Commerce, sponsors. Joe Carter, chairman of the Jaycees’ Carousel Committee, said that the three clubs in South ern Pines—Pine Needles, Mid Pines and the Southern Pines Country Club—^had agreed to co operate in the venture again this year. He added that dozens of informal inquiries concerning the Carousel dates had already been received from North Caro lina and other states and predict ed that the tournament would probably attract at least 200 golfers. Last year 164 entered, most of them from out of state. Programs, invitations and other printed material will be avail able shortly. Carter said. He urg ed local residents who had out- of-town friends who wished to receive invitations to contact him so that a complete list may be compiled. Tentatively, the Jaycees have raised the entry fees this year to $20 per person, still a “whale of a bargain,” they insist. As usual, the tournament, which lasts four days, will in clude several parties and other Social events. This year the Jay cees promise to add a few addi tional attractions to the affair in order to induce more women and out-;of-state golfers to attend. The tournament has shown a steady growth since it was inau-i gurated as a means of promoting Southern Pines as a golf center four years ago. The Jaycees as sumed sponsorship last year. Note: Classmate Wants News About S. P. Class of ’37 What happened to the class of 1937 at Southern Pines High School? Hafiy G. Adams, a chief war rant officer in the Army and him self a member of' the class, has written The Pilot requesting as sistance in determining the whereabouts of his classmates with the idea of later consolidat ing the information into a book let. Several years ago The Pilot ran a picture of the class, asking for identification. Apparently no one answered. Mr. Adams, however, saved it all these years and now he thinks, what with 20 years passing, that someone will tell him where the people are. It would be interesling, he said, to know just whom each meniber of the class married, places they have lived, and names and ages of their children. Pictures would also be useful, he said. Classmates of Mr. Adams may either communicate with The Pilot Or may write him direct at the Department of Accounting 'Training, Finance Scho.ol, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. Moore Memorial Hospital Making Request For Funds New Building lifls Deficit To $36,500 With a goal set at $36,500, the Moore Memorial Hospital on Wednesday mailed appeal letters to friends of the institution out lining the need for additional financial support. Accompanying the letter was an attractive brochure, with il lustrations showing the results of tile recently completed project which gave the hospital a new administrative wing, emergency wing, pediatric department quar tets, heating plant and laundry, laboratories and additional pri vate rooms for patients. The letter, over the signature of Jack M. Taylor of Aberdeen, president of the institution, reads in part: “With pride and with profound thanks to our wonderful bene factors, we recently opened the New Wing, Administration Of fices, Power and Laundry of Moore Memorial Hospital—a $500,000 addition as fine as any thing in the hospital world. “All of us were so intent on financing these additions during the past three years that we had to neglect our regular hospital operating account. Because of the heavy demands for service dur ing the construction period, this account lias now accumulated a deficit of about $36,500. > “We need your help. You have been so considerate and helpful in the past we want you to know just what our situation is. We continue to be, according to im partial hospital figures, one of the most efficiently run hospitals anywhere in the nation. Never theless, the inevitable deficits ■;iile up for hospitals like ours, since we cannot ignore our chari table obligations to the commun- ity. “We are setting a goal of not less than $36,500 to be raised be tween now and December 31, and we present our problem to you as one who might help in our ef fort. We hope that there may be many friends of the Hospital who will contribute not less than one per cent ($365) of this goal, with numerous other gifts com mensurate with the giver’s means. “Moore Memorial Hospital op erates on a completely non-prof it basis and is one of the' vital institutions of our area. We are grateful for your past support and hope that it may continue. Please remember that gifts of securities are just as welcome (Continued on Page Rl Enrollment Drop Noted On Opening School Day ROBERT S. EWING Ewing Selected To Succeed Morse On Town Council Robert S. Ewing, defeated in his bid for a seat on the Southern Pines Town Council last spring, was appointed Tuesday night to fill the un^xpired term of T. T. Morse, who resigned about two wefeks ago. The Council, meeting in the town offices, deliberated more than an hour before making its choice. He was nominated by re tired general Pearson Menoher and there were no dissents. The action took many people by surprise. Last week the Coun cil had tentatively set a itneeting for September 6, tomorrow night, to discuss, and possibly make, the appointment, saying at the time that it was necessary for Gen. Menoher to return from vacation before an appointment could be made. Gen. Menoher, who has been in Maine, returned over the weekend, however, and the meeting was re-scheduled for Tusday night. A number of people were ap proached privately by members of the Council to determine v/hether they would accept the appointment if it were offered them. Ewing, one member of the Council said, vindicated he would accept. After he was sworn in by Town Clerk Gary Head, Ewing said he considered the appoint ment a ‘‘high honor,” and added he would display the same devo tion to the job he would have had he been selected in a regular election. (Continued on page 5) Removal Of AF School Termed , Likely Reason Opening day enrollment figures in the East Southern Pines School showed a slight drop this year from last, according to prelimi nary figures compiled this morn ing by A. C. Dawson, superintend- • nt In the elementary school, 538 sliidimts enrolled, 22 less than the I."360 tnat appeared on opening day ' Id's! year. Mr. Dawson attributed d laige portion of the decrease to Ihe loss of the Air Ground School In the high school, however, en- 7-()lhnent this year is 204, two more than last year. Figures from West Southern Pines were not available at press time. Mr. Dawson reported every thing running smoothly this morning. He said that classes would not begin on a regular ba sis until Monday morning, when school opens at 8:25 and remains open until 2:45, the regular day. Tomorrow, classes begin at 9 o’clock and will be out by noon. Brown Represents Governor At Fete In Fayetteville W. Lament Brown, Chairman of the Moore Coimty Democratic Executive Committee, has been requested by Gov. Hodges to act as his personal representative at a civic celebration to be held in Fayetteville tomorrow honoring the 200th birthday of Lafayette. Brown will represent the Gov- e-'-nor, who is unable to be pres ent, and the state of North Caro lina, in receiving a gift of a stamp album containing a new stamp issue commemorating the Lafayette anniversary. Presenting the album will be Assistant U. S. Postmaster Gen- earl Hyde Gillette of Washing ton. Principal speaker for the celebration will be Dr. Hugh Lef- ler of the history department of the University of North Carolina, Blue Knights Open Against Liberty Southern Pines and Liberty wiU square off equally in the weight department but the visi tors will have it all over the Blue Knights in experience as the two teams open the gridiron season here tomorrow night on Memorial Field. In announcing the starting lineup this morning, Leonard noted the Blue Knight backfield would average almost 155 pounds and the line would come in at be tween 165 and 170, depending on v/ho starts at- the guard posi tions; Liberty, of which little is known at this writing, has a starting backfield of 160; its line averages 165. Biggest player on the local squad is tackle John van Ben- schoten, who weighs in at 200. James Bowers, who plays the other tackle, is a solid 195, and Steve Smith, right end, 170. The squad is considerably heavier than had been anticipa ted before practice started. And the weighty plus the excellent re sults of three weeks of practice, has caused Leonard to be opti mistic about what the outcome of the first game of 11 man football here will be. . (■■ Here is the starting lineup, to gether with the positions and weights: Left end, Ted Ward, sopho- itiore, 147; left tackle, James Bowers, senior, 195; left guard, Jimmy CaldwCU, sophomore, 162, or Leonard Schaffer, senior, 147; center, Bill Seymour, sophomore, 165; right guard, Jimmy 'I'ollison, junior, 148, or Dickie MeInnis, junior, 150; right tackle, John TICKET PRICES UP Adults attending Ifootball games in Southern Pines this year are going to be paying more. Irie Leonard, coach of the Blue Knights, said it 'was a rule of the Cape Fear Con ference, of which Southern Pines is the newest member, to charge adults one dollar for admission. Last year, when the Knights were play ing the six-man variety, the price was 75 cents. There's another reason, too. Leonard explained. This year, under conference rules, there will be four officials on the field: in six-man play only three are required. "Just the general cost of equipiMng a team and look ing ^er the field has also taken a slight increase," he added. Sdiool duUren, incidental ly. can still get in for 25 cents. ' van Benschoten, senior, 200; and right tackle, Steve Smith, junior, 170. In the backfield, tailback, Bob by Watkins, sophomore, 165; full back, Bob McIntosh, junior, 173; quarterback, Robert Woodruff, sophomore, 140; and 'wingback, Everett Cushman, junior, 140. Others expected to- see action include Jessie Williford, and Steve Darby, ends; Richard Lockey, Ronnie Rowe and Ken ny Reid, tackles; Keith Davie, guard; Dennis Morgan, center; and Melva Hall and Butch Ryder, backs. Thurman Homey is coach of the Liberty team, which is a member of the Guilford-Ran- dolph Conference. ' ' Programs for the game, which begins at 8 p. mu, are being sold by the Blue Knights Boosters Club for 10 cents. The band and majorettes, to gether with cheerleaders and special stunts are ready for the opening festivities. Leonard reminded spectators today that parking lots are pro vided behind the field house and they are requested to use the gate near the field house for en trance. Due to the increased size of the field this year, however, there will be less space than in previous years, and fans are urg ed to get there early. Scout Executive And Family Will Arrive Tomorrow Joe Woodall, who has been ap pointed Moore District Executive of the Hoy Scouts, Occoneechee Council, is expected to arrive to morrow. He and his family, who are moving from Dalton, Ga., have rented a home at 445 S. Ashe Street. Dalton, ■ who succeeds Frank Yandell, has been in training at Schiff Scout Reservation in New Jersey for the past six weeks in preparation for his new duties. A former insurance salesiii;]pn, he entered professional Scout work only this summer. Yandell assxuned his new duties as Executive of Orange ‘"'ounty in August. Six Named From Southern Pines To Industrial Group Mayor Walter E. Rlue this week announced the re-appointment of four old members and two new ones as Southern Pines represen tatives on the Moore County In dustrial Development Committee. Holdover! members £ire John C. Ostrom, who was chairman of the old committee, Robert S. Ewing, Norris Hodgkins, Jr., and John PoMzer. New members are Harry Ful- lenwider and D. L. Blue, Jr. Other oommrmities in the coun ty are expected to have new members on the committee when it holds its organization^ meetiiig j later this rnonth.. ; The committee has charged itj seif with promoting the coUr a good location for ei new industry.