SENIORS AT WCTC (Continued from page 1) had delivered a commencement address at WCTC once before. That was 45 years ago. win *i he was serving in the Senate of North Car-j olina, a lellow-senator v t Jackson I county's ir.med Writer F. Moore.I "We c. n:: t. " observed thr S;'!> ator. who is . I?.) a icrmt-r go'.vr-, nor ot North Carulin..,' "lit t:.e pursuit cf material things aior.e ( dominate our lives. Thrift, indust ry, striving for success are fine. But we must not lose sight of tr.e non-material things. the human values, the investment o; |3c.rt of our energy in community better ment; we must not li t material i concerns cloud our vision of great- ', er things. Cultural life must riot, be neglected. "America's geographical front iers are admittedly gone. But the! frontiers of service are still here: service to our country, service to the world, service to humanity. "There is no more isolation. The world beckons, demanding faith demanding loyalty, demanding in tegrity, demanding character in those who answer its summons. The foad to success and greatness is not blocked; obstacles can be over come." Speaking of today's economic op portunities, the former governor observed that there is virtually no unemployment now, as compared with depression years. He also contrasted present national income with that of depression years. Touching 'briefly on his Senate experiences, Senator Hoey praised the G. I. Education laws and the Federal Aid to Education bill, and told of soil conservation measures and of the steps being taken- to combat Communism and other BRAHMAN HERD BULL OF W. H. CLARK AT CULLOWHEE Shown above is one of the herd bulls used in the Brahman herd of W. H. Clark at iCullowhee. This bull is only two years old and weighs 1500 pounds. At 5 years old he will weigh 2500 pounds. This young bull heads a herd of 53 purebred Brah mans from the best Brahman blood lines in the United States.^ Stedman Mitchell, shown holding the bull, is herd manager and one of the men of the Cullowhee community who help purchase and bring in these cattle. Three other bulls are used in this herd. Mr. Clark has ten bull yearlings of this same breeding for sale which will be ready for service this fall. "isms. * "There is now, as always," re marked the Senator, "a deep plea Something to Crow About i Whether it's our delicious Southern style Fried Chicken or a sandwich you'll like our food ? prepared as it should be and quickly and courteously served. Give us a trial and you'll help us crow too ! ! ! Remember TUESDAY IS FAMILY NIGHT PARK LUNCH ROOM Main Street Sylva, N. C. JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF SHEET ROCK FINISHING LIME GYPSUM SHEETING PLASTER ROCK LATH GAUGING FINISHING PLASTER JACKSON COAL & LUMBER COMPANY Phone 38 Sylva, N. C. sure in achievement, acquirement, and attainment." Concerning the present tendency to take a dark view of^world rel ations Senator Hoey said, "I am not as pessimistic as many people; I do not believe war inevitible; I do not believe peace impossible. We should bring the same patrio tism, the same devotion, the same spirit of dedication to the cause of world peace that we did to war." Senator Hoey closed his address with "I salute you as American citizens, for living in this country of freedom and opportunity. Let us look forward to the day when we shall have peace in the world, and justice will abide among men." Introducing the Senator to the 76 graduates and the audience of about 500 persons, WCTC Presi dent W. E. Bird called him "one of our great politicians, in the best sense of the word; one of the great men of America." Senator Hoey acknowledged the introduction by saying that it was worth making the trip just to hear so many nice things said about him. Prof. Robert Lee Madison, Web ster, founder and president emeri tus of the college, was to have de livered the invocation of the pro gram, but was unable to attend be cause of illness. The Rev. R. T Houts, Jr., pastor of the Cullowhee Methodist church, offered the prayer in his stead. Immediately prior to the invocation a period of silence was observed is memory of the late Dr. H. T. Hunter, president of the college at the time of his death last fall. A number of special honors and awards were announced at the close of the program. Howard W. Barn well, Black Mountain, and Rebecca Lee, Tryon, were named best col lege citizens, and each received an award, contributed by S. W. En loe, Dillsboro, .and President Bird Two scholarships ($50 each) were given by Dr. Grover, Wilkes, col lege physician, to Juanita Dills Cullowhee, and Clyde Pressley, Speedwell. The W. E. Bird schol arship ($50rVefiTfO^DQrothy Til ley, Speedwell. Alpha Psi Omega, national ctra natic fraternity .presented a pin CRAWFORD PLANS (Continued from pace 1) % given 10 days in which to file the protest. The vote as certitfied to the state board of elections in Raleigh was 1663 for Mrs. McKee and 1662 for Mr. Crawford. The vote by precinct will be found in the tabu lation on this page. HENSON ? BROWN NOMINATED John Henson, appointed to the position of Clerk of Court when Dan Cowan resigned, was nominat ed for the remainder of the unex pired term by a clear majority of 160 votes over his three opponents. Mr. Henson's total vote was 1708. Claude Cowan polled 702, Jack Cooper 616, and Clyde Hooper 350 votes in the Clerk's" race. Frank H. Brown, Jr., of Cullo whee won with a clear majority over his two opponents, having 962 more votes than both James Tur pin, who polled 1129 and Mark Jarrett, who polled 167. . Mr. Brown's total vote was 2071, the largest total given any candidate tor county office. Dan Tomp kins, running on the State ticket for Lieutenant Governor polled 2525 votes in his own county against 678 for Pat Taylor, of Ash boro for the same job. BROUGHTON AND SCOTT WIN Although Chas. M. Johnson, form er State Treasurer, was high man in the five-way vote for Governor, W. Kerr Scott, former Commis sioner of Agriculture, carried Jackson County. Scott polled 1843 votes to Johnson's 1214. After having failed to give J. M. Broughton a big vote in his race for Governor in 1942, Jackson County came back strong for him in his race for United State Senate. Broughton polled 1715 votes to Umstead's 1320 for the regular term. Broughton did even better for the short term with a vote of 1826 against Umstead's 1326. More voters voted for both candidates for short term than for the regular term. to Maxie Wright, Highlands, for outstanding work with the West ern Carolina Players. It was announced that "Who's Who in America Colleges and Un iversities" had listed the follow-1 ing students of WCTC in its 1947 48 edition: Howard T. Collins, Wa ynesville; Thelma Joyce Finch; Bailey; Sam Gibson, Marion; Vada Lyda, Flat Rock; Paul Monroe, Tabor City; Mabel Morgan, Marion: and Maxie Wright, Highlands. Five students were graduated with high honors. They are Charles Wells Bird, Cullowhee; Thelma Joyce Finch, Bailey; Vada Lyda Flat Rock; J. D. Morgan, Dillsboro;, and Beulah Dwyer Umberger, Mt Ulla. Eleven more students were grad uated with honors. They are Anna Lee Bauman, Asheville; George Griffin Brown, Jr., Andover, Mail.; Sara Ellen Burnett, Enka; Hayes Ray Connor, Sylva; Billy Sherrill Cope, Sylva; Josephine Jessie Cur to, Brevard; Hilda Rebecca Lee, Tryon; Mabel Augusta Morgan, Marion; Maxie Lee Wright, Highlands; Thomas C. Garland, Robbinsville; and Mary Joy Woody, Cullowhee. WAYNESVILLE DIST. (Continued from page 1) phy gave some vocal selections ac companied by Miss Mary Long of Bryson' City in the afternoon. Following the report of the nom. tinating committee officers were elected as follows: promotion sec ! retary, Mrs. John Christy of An I drews; secretary of missionary I education, Mrs. R. L. Young; sec retary of youth work,. Mrs-. W. B. Penny-, Murphy; secretary of spiri tual life, Mrs. W. A. Hyatt of Waynesvil^e. | Lunch was served by the worn- I en of the local church in Allison building. I Following lunch reports 'were given by the different district of ficers. Miss Margaret Wilson of Bryson City told of the work of the Wesleyan Service Guild. Mrs.1 Tom Houts of Cullowhee reported on the work done with- students; supplier were discussed by Mrs. D. H. Brown oi Cullowr.ee; Mrs Jerry Liner reported on th-1 Status of Women; Mrs. J. H. Gillis of' Sylva gave the report done by Christian Social Relations and Lo cal Church Activities groups; Mrs. Grover Davis of Waynesville gave the vice-president's report and Mrs. C. N. Clark of Waynesville closed the meeting with a prayer of dedication. Aproposed Federal marketing order fur potatoes grown in North Carolina and Virginia was favored in a recent referendrum by growers producing 78.5 per cent of the volume of potatoes grown in the area. ------mm N N J* REAL VALUES EVERY DAY At Your Friendly UCASXiET-IX-e-S -X2M Fresh Fruits & Vegetables TOMATOES per carton New White Potatoes 10 lb.... New Red Bliss Potatoes 10 lb.... ORANGES 8 lb. bag GRAPEFRUIT 5 for Fancy Cabbage 2 lb. Fresh OQii String Beans 21b. Yellow Squash 2 lb. , WHAT A VALUE FA1ADB TOV'LL FIND AT Htfidredi of food thl?|a U Ml . . . Jaiey, uaiv . . . fresh infMl . . . Uniw jmai i?4 ripe, delieioas traits . . the piek oi the ceoniry's ?? dairy products . . ud yoar UvwiU famoee-brand canned, paekaf ed. or flawed feeds.. And what reaeonable artoM yea'U ftad ?* ??erythlng. AAP ia trnly a P*aaa where I'M can iave money all the ttaa. Map n and tea . . . ae epeeiala . . . ne ealee ... no barraia* an certain days. 1??* prices ae low ae poeeible every day la the week. Dtep la and eh op . . . and California Paac' LJ?h, Me? TOW FISH backer* tomatoes W Label Standard Pack cS- 39c Jona Cut beets 2 ???? A Sep GRAPE juice to- Fta, Flavor PEAS Ann pan myomaise sparkle sugar' Modern fig BARS PEARS prweT Pewj, Canj 10c No. 2 Cans 2 ?*. 20i 25. 1-Lb. No. 2H Can A&P COFFEE Mild and Mellow 8 O'CLOCK b% 40c Rich and Full Bodied REDCIRCLE '?? 43c Vigorous and Winey BOKAR ... ? 45c 3 & $1.15 3 Bag $1.24 3 & $1.29 RICH AND FLAVORFUL NECTAR TEA 29< S' 53c V?-Lb. 32c SWEEHEART SOAP 2 21c BLU WHITE FLAKES Pkg. 10c WOODBURY FACIAL SOAP ? >? 35c SUPER SUDS 56. 35c OCTAGON SOAP FLAKES "? 35c OCTAGON SOAP 2 19c Palmolive Soap 3 REGULAR BARS 1 BATH BAR SUGAR 5 lb.... SUGAR 101b. CERTO bottle FRUIT JARS doz. qts. ... Cu trite Wax Paper 123 Ft. 91. RoU + ? V Nabisco Shredded Wheat 2 Pkgs. 35c 90 Mula Team Borox .... 80 Mula Team Boraxo .. 20c 19c Ions TOMATO 8 No. 1 41. 4B-OZ. ma Cana ?19 Can SwC PICKLES, Sweet Mixed, qt. jar 43c 85c 24c 85c 25c WHITE HOUSE Sweetened Condensed Milk ? can. 8 O'CLOCK COFFEE 3 lb - SUNNYFIELD FLOUR 25 lb. plain 22c ? con "i"w $1 $1 .15 DINNER ROLLS St 10c Home Style?Sandwich?Regular Pin MARVEL BREAD .. Jane Parker Plan or Marble POUND CAKE 'fcF 18c Each 27C

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