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The Weather Jan. 25 Jan. 26 Jan. 27 .Jan, 28 Jan. 29 Jan. 30 Jan. 31 HIGH lOVV MAIN 30 20 .ol 32 28 29 12 35 13 30 24 28 -20 30 02 .33 .02 0 .57 .02 0 Th« ONLY Newspaper in ThU Wide World Devoted Exdusivdy to Promoting Highlands Aren Pohliibsd In tha Highest Elevated and Most Hospitable Town b Eastern VOLUME 8 THURSDAY, FEERUARY 3, 1966 NUMBER 5 TEN CENTS COFY WORST WINTER ON RECORD HITS HIGHLANDS AREA Medicare Sign-Up Those persons In Macon Cou nty who are 6b years of age or older, and who are not receiving Social Security payments at this time will have an opportunity to sign up for Medicare benefits on the 18th of February. Those who have not already made application may do so by going to the Franklin Baptist Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on that day. Ten persons from the Social Security staff in Asheville will be present to aid applicants in filling out the required forms. Dr. Rawlins Is lijared Dr. George Rawlins, return ing to Franklin after seeing patients at Hlghlands-Cashiers Hospital on Wednesday of last week, suffered head lacerations in an accident caused by ice and snow on the highway. According to State Highway Patrolman Morris, Dr. Rawlins vehicle, a Scout, slidout of con trol on ice and snow, was struck from behind by a following car which caused his vehicle to turn around and plunge over an em bankment. The accident occurea on the Dillard Road near the junction — of-the Turtle-Pond Hoad; -- Dr. Rawlins was brought back to the Highlands Hospital by the driver of the car ana later was taken to the Kospitai in Ciayton for treatment. He was back in Highlands the following day to attend to his patients. Bridal Veil Falls became a trickle enclosed in ice as temperatures plummeted to a record low in Highlands and Western North Carolina last weekend. (Photo by Carter Talley). Highlands Crippled By Severe Cold Temperatures Plunge To -20 Below Winter waged an attack on Highlands and Western North Carolina last Saturday that sent mercury plunging down to a reported 30 degrees below zero atop Rainwater Mountain, and an official 20 below at High lands Biological Station. Snow fell most of the day Saturday, and late afternoon readings were around the fr eezing mark just before the mass of frigid air moved into the area. Thermometers regis tered a temperature tumble to zero by early evening, and a continued drop in mercury un till the early hours of Sunday morning. Buffeting winds swirled fallen snow into drifts that defied negotiation either on foot or by motor vehicle in many pl aces, but highway workers cl eared main highways of enough snow to permit travel, though the road surface remained gl azed with ice and hard-packed snow, Sunday traffic was almost at a standstill, with practically nothing but Jeeps or other 4 wheel drive vehicles on the mo ve. Scores of motorists were un able to start their cars due to abnormal cold which had affec ted batteries and other essen tials of operation. Services were cancelled in all Highlands churches-except the Presbyterian, due to road conditions and the severe cold. Frozen water pipes in a gr eat many Highlands homes left occupants without water, and in many cases, snow was gathered from the yard and melted to provide water for cooking and other household needs. For some mountain families, marooned by snow, a visit from Dr. Doralea Harmon provided cheer and comfort, and some times food, as well as med ical attention where needed. Ac customed to Wisconsin weather conditions, Dr. Harmon took the severe cold and snowy roads “in stride” and continued to attend to her patients in many isolated areas as usual, dri ving a Jeep which she pur chased recently. Monday morning those who had to be about their business were stirring around by means of chains, snow-treads, Scouts and Jeeps. The temperature on Sunday night had not reached quite as low as the previous night--going down only to the vicinity of zero. The morning hours were brightened by the brilliant sunshine, though by afternoon clouds were beginning to obscure the sky in prep aration for additional snow wh ich fell Tuesday. Highlands could well have be en a village in the Swiss Alps from the appearance it presen ted Monday . Wind-sifted snow was piled on sidewalks, some times to a depth almost “thigh high*. Foot paths around the edge of a snow drift led to the entrance of the post office, which was the only Main St reet establishment showing any activity. - *— — Except for the two scraped travel lanes, separated by a high ridge of “snow-plowed” snow, Main Street was a glare of blinding whiteness. The temperature began an upward trend before daylight Monday, and with the help of sunshine during the day a sm Western Carolina Telephone Co Plans Expansion Program For 1966 Western Carolina Telephone Company plans an expansion programs totaling more than $1,1)00,000 during 10,-6, Thomas H. Sawyer, President, stated this week. The amount will be invested in new construction and plant additions, he said. Western Carolina Telephone Company is a member of the N. C. Independent Telephone Assoc.. Robert Strouse, presi dent of the association, said the 30-member firms plan expan sion programs totaling more than $55 million. The proposed amount exceeds last year’s investments by $10 million, he added. In 1565 the privately operated firms in vested $45 million for plant additions and expansions. Strouse said the expansion programs “are in keeping with the rapid industrialisation and business development of the geographical areas served by our members". Members ofthe Independent Telephone Assoc, are companies whose operati ons are confined to North Car olina. Strouse pointed out that the independent companies serve the majority of North Carol inians. He said 54.7 per cent We Are Grateful We of the HIGHLANDER staff are especially gratefui for the “helping hands" extended us during the past weeks of snow and ice ana other conditions detrimental to getting out a newspaper. Our thanks go out to the various ones who have “Jeeped” us back anu forte, to the office when our cars couldn’t make it; to those who have so promptly answered calls for service on heating equipment, telephone, automobiles, water supply and other facilities; to members of the Towm crew; who have tried to keep our entrance sidewalk free of ice and snow; and to the many who have telephoned or written their encouragement to, their interest in, or their con cern for THE HIGHLANDER. of the state’s population were served by independent firms in 1965. Independent telephone oper ations in North Carolina amount to $322 million industry, the association president said. In summarizing li65’s dev elopments, Strouse said: Independent telephone com panies covered 77.8 per cent of the state’s area. The 30 firms operated 45.3 per cent of the telephones in North Carolina. That amounted to 697,837 telephones. Operating revenues were mo re than $80 million. Meetings Cancelled Miss Bessie Crunkleion, the president of the Satulan Club, announced Tuesday that the Feb. meeting of the Club would not be nelc ne.\t Monday, and that the ne..t meeting will be held the first Monday in March. The Hignlands hotary Club called off its regular Tuesday night meeting this weei-.. The regular meeting of the Highlands Chamber of Com merce was postponed from Monday, January 31st, until Monday, February .th, at ro30 in the Town Hall. The above meetings were can celled or postponed because of weather conditions. Note To Tomato Grower Assistant County Agent Gene Brewer has requested that all persons planning to grow toma toes for the market in Macon County please notify his office as soon as possible so that the amount of seed required may be determined. The order for seed must go in soon, ano this information is urgently needed. Payrolls for the 5,708 per sons employed amounted to al most $28.7 million. The independent firms paid $16.4 million taxes during 1964. State and local taxes amounted to $6.8 million while federal taxes were $9.6 million. Telephones in the areas ser ved by independent companies increased 40o per cent between 1950 and 1965. The number of exchanges served increased 20.5 per cent during the same period, Strouse said. Bisnop Henry s Mother Succumbs Mrs. G. Kenneth G. Henry, 86, mother of the Rt. Rev. M. George Henry, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, died Tuesday in her home in Chapel Hill. She made her home in Chapel Hill with a daughter, Bliss Mary E. Henry, who is in charge of the correspondence courses of the Extension Division, UNC. Surviving in addition are an other daughter, Dr. Marina H. Moses of Sylva and Cullowhee; another son, Dr. Nathaniel H. Henry of Richmond, Va. and eight grandchildren. Medical Center Plans Reported In spite of snow, sleet, fri gid temperatures, and all the trials of the past week, plans have been taking shape for the new Highlands Regional Center, according to Dr. Doraiea Har mon. Dr. Harmon reports that she has received many enthusiastic statements of support for the proposed center since the ann ouncement in last week’s issue of THE KIGHIAKDER NEWS PAPER. Popple have been in quiring as to what they can do to help, others have already started plans of their own for bake sales, etc., she said. ■At present the legal angle is being investigated with part icular regard to the charter which will be written with much care to safeguard the interests of the people of the area to whom the center will belong*, she said. i Dr. Harmon states that she wishes it made very clear th at her only interest in the project will be its’ medical director and will receive her compensation only on a private fee basis. In other words, this will not be a profit-making corporation and will be comm unity controlled, siie said. She also stated that integra tion with the Macon Program for Progress, as details can be worked out, seems an ex cellent means of furthering the medical interests of the comm unity. i Dr. Harmon went on to re port that a list of equipment has been drawn up for pur chasing in the near future, and wili inciuae X-rav (diagnostic). Electro-Cardiogram, Ultra So und, Microwave Diathermy, and laboratory procedures. The la tter will include blood sugar cholesterol, urinalyses, urine cultures, throat and other cul tures. Other tests will be added as the need arises. Cancer smears, thyroid function tests, and tissue pathology in general will be sent elsewhere. Blood grouping and RH typing will be done at the center as will tu berculin and other sensitivity tests. Various immunization p tests. Various Immunization procedures will also be carried out. The Edwards Hotel is still under primary consideration as the location for the center and a side door would in all like lihood be the emergency en trance. A ramp would be pro vided for patients in wheelch airs or on stretchers, she said. “There is much work to be done in order to prepare not only for the usual summer rush but for the urgent needs of the citizens of the area right now. However, much of the planning has already been done, and the Installation of Xray poses the only major problem at presnet*, Dr. Harmon said. As outlined for presentation to the MPP, the prospectus for Chamber-Sponsored Movies Discontinued At Theatre The Saturday night movies at the Galax Theatre which have been sponsored by the Highlands Chamber of Comm erce for the past number of weeks have been discontinued. > Ralph DeVille, chairman of ■'the movie committee, stated that the decision to cancel the movie Series was made bec ause proceeds from admissions recently have not been suffi cient to defray costs. The Chamber of Commerce sponsored the movies in an effort to provide recreation for young people (and older ones too) during the winter months when there is a laCK of public entertainment. Mrs. Martha Goode, who is president of the local Chamber furthering the health needs of this region would include: !. The Children’s Clinic 2. Pulmonary disease, clinic (or possibly cardio-pulmonary) 3. Cancer detection clinic 4. Prenatal and planned parent hood clinic (either together or as separate units according to needs) X Orthopedic clinic—not a sep arate unit but to be integrated with the one at Bryson City. 6. Diabetes detection clinic This may be a separate entity or a concerted program for diabetes detection may be held twice a year for one-week per iods during which urine exam inations for sugar would be made free of charge and ques tionable or actual cases would be followed up. 7. Tetanus toxoid immunization program if possible to provide free immunizations at specified times once or twice a year. 8. Mental health program—To be tied into the plan proposed in outline by Fther John Ba rry, of Franklin. Beyond this, the center would be prepared to participate in other fields entered bytheMPP such as sanitation. This seg ment is headed by Mr. H. T. Collins, and it would be the aim of the center to help him in every way possible, inclu ding health education which is to be a large part of his pro ject, Dr. Harmon concluded. of Commerce, expressed app reciation on behalf of the Ch amber to Mr. O. F. Summer, MeaseFeed The Birds A plea came from Mr. Dick Harrison Tuesday, asking that people in the Highlands area please feed the birds. “The little fellows naven’t been able to find food for about Id days now, with all this snow and ice, and if people don’t feed them they’li starve", he said. whose help has made possible the carrying out of the projevt. HOSPITAL PATIENTS Imogene Chastain Martha Wilson Joy Woodall F anny Holt Hattie watson James Hicks Stenson Neely all amount of snow on roadways melted. Below-freezing cold ness Monday night changed the melted snow to ice, however. Miss Gertrude Harbison, who keeps re cores for the U. S. Weather Bureau, reported a low of 14 degrees below zero at her weather station two mi les south of Highlands Saturday night. She said that this was the lowest temperature reading recorded there since her father (the late Prof. T. G. Karbison) began keeping records for the Weather Bureau in 190S. The next lowest figure, she said, was -12 degrees recorded in 1018. Mrs. Glen Shuler, who re ported the -30-degree reading on Rainwater Mountain, said th at the thermometer snowingthis figure was located on the north side of the caretaker’s house, unprotected from the wind. Another thermometer in a less exposed place showed a reading of -24 degrees. NOTICE PERSONS WHO WISH TO HAVE THEIR MEDICAL RECORDS KEPT IN THE OFFICE OF DR. DORALEA HARMON ARE ASKED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RE QWEST* IN HER-OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. LIONS TO SPONSOR Announcement was made this week that the local Lions Club will sponsor the Heart Fund Drive in Highlands this year. Plans for the Drive are in complete at this time as wea ther conditions prevent the de finite setting of dates for the various campaigns. No School Till? Wednesday chalked up the 8th day of school that has been missed this term because of ice and snow on roads, accordingto W.C. Newton, principal of High lands School. Mr. Newton said that from all Indications school would remain closed the rest of this week, and that no definite date couldbe set for reopening at this time. A scene at Jimmy Talley’s residence off the Walhalla Road Sunday morning, where snowdrifts were so deep in road
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