pappy! E NEWS-RECORD TU VOL. 62 1 NO. 80 10 PAGES THIS WEEK MARSHALL, N. C, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1963 10e PER COPY 12.60 A Tear In Madison A Adjoining Counties $4.00 A Year Outside These Countie. Christmas Pageant To Be Presented Here To Be Pre tented On Five Nights; Choirs To Sing; Public Invited "The Nativity" will be present ed on the courthouse lawn on five nights, beginning next Monday night, it was announced here this week by the Production Commit tee. Members of the Marshall High School senior class will act as characters and live animals will be used to make the pageant more realistic, it was Btated. The same scenes of "The Na tivity" will also be presented on Thursday night, Dec. 19; Satur day night, Dec. 21; Sunday night, Dec. 22; and Monday night, Dec. 23. All performances will begin at seven o'clock. In addition to the scenes at the manger, various choirs of this area will sing during the per formances. The production is under the di rection of Dean Shields, Mrs. H. B. Ditmore, and Miss Jessie Mae Ramsey. Mr. Don Luckadoo will also assist, it was stated . The piiblic is cordially invited to attend these performances. SCHOOL PUPILS GET DEC. 20-30 FOR CHRISTMAS Madison County schools will close from December 20 to De cember 30 for Christmas Holi days, it was announced this week by R. L. Edwards, superintend ent Mr. Edwards explained that schools will close at 1:80 o'clock December 20, and the will have until Monday, De- 30 for the holiday. They will return to school on Monday, mmgfm W DOt WT bare anoth er hoUdey on Wednesday, January 1, 1964. "I wish a happy holiday for all pupils, teachers and other school personnel," Mr. Edwards stated. Countywide Red Cross Meeting At Courthouse Tonight A countywide Red Cross meet ing will be held tonight (Thurs day) at the courthouse at 7 p. m. All members urged to attend. fupil. County Farm Bureau Urges Support Of "Little Federal" Roberts Cites Crop Incomes and Effect of Big City Domination The president of the Madison County Farm Bureau said here this week that it would be a "se rious backward step for Madison County's economy if the State is ever ruled by big city legislators.' President Bill Roberts of Mad ison County submitted that big city rule is a "real and serious threat unless the Reapportion ment Amendment passes on Jan uary 14. The amendment popularly called the "Little Federal Plan,'1 would reduce House membership from ISO to 100, giving each coun ty one member. Tide Senate would be increased from 60 to 70 mam ben, with all seats being allotted on m population basis. "This plan gives fair represen tation to everybody," said Rob erto, "and provides for neither big city or rural control. Basing one house on area and the other on population, is nothing other than a fair solution." Roberta cited the feet that Mad ison County's estimated agricul tural income for 1962 was $7,076, 275. This includes government payments and income from sale of farm products. Economic spe cialists, he said, report that each (Continued To Pace Two) Five Nights Christmas Edition To Be Published Next Thursday The annual Christmas E dition of The News-Record will be published next Thursday. The paper will have many Christmas Greet ings from business firms and individuals. If you have not been contacted and wish to have a Greeting advertise ment m this issue, please contact this newspaper be fore Tuesday Noon. News correspondents are asked to send in their "copy" as early as possible so that the paper can be mailed at the usual time. FLAT CREEK MAN HELD IN DEATH OF STEPSON MON. A Flat Creek man is in Bun combe County .Tail charged with murder in the death of his step son. William Goforth, 57, was charg ed in the fatal shooting of Willie Young, 29, also of the Flat Creek section. Buncombe County coro ner Dr. John C. Young, who filed the charge, set a 9 a. in., hearing Friday inquest in the Buncombe County Courthouse. Both Young and Gotforth are well taowrT in tUt county. I No bond will be set for Go forth nntH the inquest. Services for Young were held at 11 a. m., Wednesday in West Funeral Home of Weaverville. The Rev. L. B. Laye officiated. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery at Democrat. Surviving are the widow, Mrs.froad improvements in Buncombe Patsy Riddle Young; a daughter, Sandra Gail of the home; a son, Ricky Neil of the home; the moth er, Mrs. Joyce Goforth of Weaver ville; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Langford, Mrs. Betty Jo Shelton and Mrs. Sylvia Pranks, all of Chicago, 111. ARRINGTON BEING HELD EN SHOOTING Grady Arrington, 22, of Mar shall Rt. 6, has been arrested in the shooting of Wayne Arring ton, 33, also of Marshall Rt. 6 Sheriff E. Y. Ponder reported Monday afternoon. me younger Arlington is charged with assault with a dead ly weapon, inflicting serious per sonal injuries. The older Arrington was shot in the face during a family argu ment Sunday about 9:80 p. m., on the front porch of Wayne Arling ton's home. Grady Arrington was freed on $1,000 bond, pending a hearing before Justice of the Peace Gar rett Metealf, set for 2 p. m., Dec. 23 in Madison County Court- Arrington satisfactory contf tif&f PRATICAL GIFT What sure appreciated gift couW you. send to a relative or i The News- Record T Gift cards will be sent on re ceipt of subscription. Merchants' First Drawings Te Be Held Here Next Toes. Members of the Prize Committee for the Christ mas Shopping Promotion, sponsored by the Marshall Merchants Association, this week announced the list of prizes which will be given away here next Tues day, December 17. The first drawing will be at 10 a. m., and the second drawing will be held at 2 p. m., at the court house. Practically all Marshall firms are participating in giving tickets with each $1.00 purchase or paid on account and thousands of tickets have already been awarded people throughout this area. In addition to silver dollars, trade certificates are also to be given aWay. It was explained that these certificates (Each $5.00 denomination) are to be used the same as if they were actual money. They may be redeemed at any store displaying the "We Redeem Certificates" signs. They are good for any merchandise of your choice. Too, various firms are donating "extra" gifts to be given away on the dates of the drawings (Dec. 17 and 24). Below is a list of prizes to be given away next Tuesday : TUESDAY MORNING, DEC. V 10 O'clock: $25 Savings Account Citizens Bank 10 Silver Dollars 15 Silver Dollars 10 Trade Certificates $5 Each ($50) 15 Trade Certificates $5 Each ($75) 20 Trade Certificates $5 Each ($100) Basket Groceries Dodson's Two Haircuts Vader's Barber Shop Double Blanket Penland & Sona 20 Gallons Gasoline Service Motor. Sales, Inc. $10 Value Footwear McKinney's Permanent Wave Carolina Beauty Shop o TUESDAY AFTERNOON, DEC. 17 JttOO o'clock 10 Trade Certificates $5 Each i (150) 15 Trade Certificates $5 Each ($75) 20 Trade Certificates $5 Each ($100) 50 Silver Dollars 25 Silver Dollars 2 Haircuts Palace Barber Shop $5.00 Dry Cleaning Permanent Wave State Highway Commissioner Andrew Nesbitt reports the com pletion of more than 6 miles of and Madison counties during the month of November. In Madison County state forces graded, drained and stabilized 0.4 mile of Bee Tree (Extension of SP 1358) new addition. Con tract forces resurfaced climbing lanes with bituminous concrete and completed work on guard rails on 6.2 miles of US 23 from Ten nessee state line toward Mars II ill. JUDGE HUSKINS SPEAKS TO LIONS HERE MONDAY Lions Contribute $175 White Cane Drive For Blind To Judge J. Frank Huskins, of Burnsville, was guest speaker at the Marshall Lions meeting at the Rock Cafe Monday night. Judge Huskins, a former repre sentative from Yancey County and now resident judge in this county, explained the "Little Fed eral" Amendment which will be voted on in January throughout North Carolina. He was intro duced by Lion Wade Busy. During tile business session it was revealed that the Marshall Lions Club, through the coopera tion and participation of its members and other citizens, con tributed a total of $176 to the 1968 White Cane Drive. This a- mount gives the club a percentage of $7.00 per member toward the drive. - jSw&,IS ,:Hf.M Lion President John Corbett presided with 20 two visitors The next meeting will be on Monday night, December 16, in- of December 28, due to the COUNTY ROADS ARE IMPROVED Christmas holidays. Edwards Cleaners -WBalsaistfteauty Shop Beft's luto Supply ON POST IS ORDERED CLOSED BY JUDGE HERE Judge J. Prank Huskins, in su perior court here last week, or dered the American Legion Build Sng in Marshall closed following the trial of three Marshall men. Excerpts from Judge Huskins' ruling follow: Based on conviction of James Haynie, Troy Lee Meadows and Harry Lee Davis of an affray in said Post in Legion Hall, and be ing a public nuisance; that it is a congregating place for common drunkards and that liquor and beer are sold and consumed there in, and that the peace of the cit- izens of Madison County is dis turbed by the fighting and bois terous conduct there, it is order ly! that the Sheriff of Madison County close said premises. Order signed by J. Frank Hus kins, Judge Presiding, on Decem ber 6, 1963. Firemen Answer Call To Ramsey Home On Tuesday A fire caused by blaring soot was extinguished Tuesday morn ing at the old R. S. Ramsey borne on Sandy Mush with minor dam age being done. When firemen from, Marshall arrived, the blase had beta partial ly extinguished with water from buckets. ' i The home is occupied by Mrs. Betty Walker and 12-year-old daughter. A neighbor, summoned by Mrs. Walker whan she dis covered flames coming from the lower part of the chimney hi the living won, poured water on the Ire. Marshall fireman completed the job of extinguishing the blase with salt and water. Little age was done to the house. The house la owned by Mrs. H. LEG1 JB. Ditmore, of Marshall. Income From Tomatoes Shows Increase Here VADER SHELTON IS MARSHALL SCOUTMASTER The Boy Scout Committee has announced that Vader Shelton, popular Marshall barber, has been appointed Scoutmaster of the Marshall Troop and the Troop is now undergoing reactivation. Shelton previously served as Scoutmaster In 1948-49. Charles Bishop and Jim Mcln tyre have been named as Assist ant Scoutmasters and will aid in this capacity. Scoutmaster Shelton announced (this week that 13 boys had appli ed for membership and had been accepted. He urges parents to encourage their sons (ages 11-16) to join the Troop by December 30 "so that we oan all start together.'' The first official meeting of Scouts will be held at the REA Building here on Monday night, December 80, at 7:30 o'clock. "I am looking forward to an active Scout Troop here and be lieve we can have a fine Troop as we are all starting out as Ten derfoots," Mr. Shelton said. MADISON MAN GETS JAIL TERM A Madison, County roan.' Iff, convicted of ah assault charge and the trial of a woman charged with murdering her husband was contmued Friday in the final ses sion of the current criminal term of Madison Superior Court. Judge J. Frank Huskins impos ed an active sentence of five to seven years in prison, and one to two years suspended1, upon Jack Ferguson, 48, of Hot Springs Rt. 2, convicted of assaulting Mr. and Mrs. Manson Coward of the same section with a truck last Nov. 20. The trial of Mrs. Blanche Cook, charged with the Sept. 28 slaying of her husband, Clyde Cook, of Marshall Rt. 3, was continued to the February term. HOT SPRINGS LIONS HELPING UNFORTUNATE The Hot Springs Lions Club is sponsoring a campaign to Help the less fortunate have a better Christmas this year." On Monday night. December 16. members of the Hot Springs Lions Club will be knocking on doors collecting clothes, toys, food, candy, and other items that less fortunate families may use at Christmas and throughout the year. Lion President Neill Ross asks that each citizen of Hot Springs contribute to this worthy cause to help "OUR OWN" people. For those that may be away from home, they can leave their "gifts" at the City Hall. Let's all get out and make this the best Christmas ever for the less fortunate people of Hot Springs. SEWAGE BOND ELECTION NOT NEXT TUESDAY Although the tentative date of December 17 was set for the sew age bond election here, technical!- have arisen which prevent) the election on that date. As soon as definite date is set it will be SANTA TO VISIT TWO SCHOOLS ON FRIDAY, DEC. 20 Officials of the Marshall Mer chants Association have announc ed that Santa Claus plans to visit the Marshall and Walnut schools on Friday morning, December 20, to give children candy and to visit briefly with them. Santa plans to visit the Mar shall school about 9:30 o'clock and after his visit there he will ride over to the Walnut school to visit pupils there. Tornadoes Score 109 Points To Set School Cage Record Marshall's Tornadoes set a new school record Tuesday night when, they defeated Spring Creek, 109 62 on the Spring Creek court. Tommy Nix was high scorer with 35 points while Buddy Ram i sey looped in 26 points. Pete Rice was high scorer for Spring Creek with 18 points. Marshall led at halftime, 46-19 and made an even worse rout of it in the second half. This was the highest point out put ever turned in by a local high school quint. Boys Game Marshall (109) - Nix 85. Ramsey 2, Fox 4. Worle 10. Hen derson 8, ;Met Tweed 2. west 2, Gladden 8, Candler , Pegg 8. Spring Creek (62) B. Price 8, Gunter 2, Caldwell, Reese, Fer guson 13, Pete Rice 18, D. Gunter, Willett 11. Halftime: Marshall, 46-19. see Girls Game Marshall (23) Tipton 5, Bry an 6, Smith 4, Adams, Roberts 6, H. Tipton, Rice 2, Plemmons, Go forth, Franklin. Spring Creek (27) Moore 17, Allen 3, Kirkpa trick 2, Kimberly, Duckett, Meadows, Reese 6. Halftime: Marshall, 14-10. Marshall Faculty, Boosters Club In Cage Game Saturday MARSHALL PTA CLOTHING DRIVE DECEMBER 9-14 This week, December 9-14, is Marshall Parent Teachers Associ ation Used Clothing Drive Week. Please check closets and take any article of clothing that you no longer need or 'have discarded to The News-Record office. If you are not able to take the clothes to The News-Record of fice, call 649-3671, 649-3571, or 649-4476, and someone will be by to pick up the clothes. Make an effort to help stock the used clothing room. m Tr.d.InRod.Up Certificates Now Holders of Harvest Round-Up I 'Certificates, given te November, have been requested to trade to their certificates at once so that they will not be confused with (the Trade Certificates to be giv- away daring the Christmas Promotion. The first trade certificates will be given away next Tuesday atJOajdy, Lovable Lib Roi 10 a. m., and 2 p. m. Tomato Growing Could Be Answer To Your Farm Problem By HARRY G. SILVER County Extension Chairman Madison fanners received over $125,000 from 50 acres of trel- lised tomatoes in 1963. As with any new enterurise. people sometimes do not believe the things they hear about the income from tomatoee. How, they say, can a farmer make so much from tomatoes? Let's answer this question with some arithmetic. If we set toma toes one foot apart in 5 foot rows we will have 8,712 plants, forget the 12, per acre. These plants prunejd to one stem per plant would produce 667 bushele if each plant yielded only 4 pounds, 10 ounces per plant, that's 20 tons per acre. At 5c a pound or $3.00 per bushel, you have $2,001. At only 4c a pound or $2.40 you have $16.00. This is not a good yield or a high price. Six pounds per stem or 870 bushels at $3.00 is $2,610 per acre or at $2.40 a bush el, $2,088. These are neither high yields, nor high prices. Hiey are less than average for the coun ty. Some of the farmers in the county who beat the average in 1963 were: Glen Davis, Frank and Weaver Masscy, Arthur Trant haim, Mrs. Vivian Keener, Pink Plemmons, Boyce Waldroup, and Randy Allison of Spring Creek. Carl McCarter of Meadow Fork; Clarence Shelton, Roscoe King, and Glen Hensley of Carmen and J- Alleghany; Hanmond Radford of Lower California Creek; D. J. Graham of Piney Grove; Jack Proffitt and Claude Cody of Fos ter Creek and Edd Lankford of Bluff. Production cost for tomatoes is not high. Labor is not hard in tomatoes but it is a high labor crop. If you need more money from your farming operation, tomatoes may offer an answer to your prob lem. For more information on to mato production and marketing, call on the county agricultural agent's office in Marshall. Game Sponsored By Local Boosters Club; Lots Of Fun Iiasketball fans will have an opportunity to see some former "greats'" in action at the local gymnasium this Saturday night as members of the Marshall 3chool faculty battle with members of the Marshall Boosters Club. The "girls" game gets under way at seven o'clock with the men's game to follow. Proceeds from the event will go to the Boosters Club project involving the elementary library. It was also announced that a door prize will be given plus oth er entertainment with prises. Re freshments will also be available. After careful and aansM eMK eideration, the following players sTSu. Nix, Slick, Oily LatreDe Charming Carol Wbitt, Scoop Dorothy Shape, Silent Reader Lu cille BuUman, Ou-la-la Sandra Ed wards, Tomato Baron Elolse Ward, Graceful Grace Haynie, Country Store Lab Sprinkle, Scientific Ar- Bamsey Dunstws Cteb Garb I Florence Electric Rant iSsy, Hell I the Belle Nile. Mam I Roberts, Pug Whoiesal I Ethel Shoot Moore, E
