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rWdlson County Litre ry Mershell, N . C. 28753 (D(0 Number 2 Volume 72. Marshall, N. C. Jan. 25, 1973 TOE Hot Springs Chamber Of Commerce Holds Meeting; Officers Are Elected NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS of the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce are pictured above. Left to right, David West. President; Harold Baker, Vice President; Miss Frances Ramsey, Secretary-Treasurer. BOBBY PONDER, left, out-going president of the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, is shown congratulating David West, new president of the organization. SEVERAL OF THE DIRECTORS, officers and members of the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce are pictured above following the meeting at the Henderson Cafe last Wednesday night. Ponder Named Principal At Laurel School VERNON PONDER Vernon Ponder, of Mars Hill, former principal at Ebbs Chapel, has been named prinicpal of the Laurel School Pander succeeds the late Ray Tweed who was killed in an automobile accident on December 11 Lewis Ammons, who was a member of the Marshall High School faculty, was named principal at Ebbs Chapel, succeeding Ponder and Ricky Thomason, of Marshall has replaced Ammons as a teacher in the Marshall school. : .;. '4 Sales Tax , The Department of Revenue, - Raleigh, has released the fallowing figures for the collections of the 1 per cent sates and use tas during IX-erober, 17, from k"i..ioa County: t3.U2.l9. Representative Messer Asks Public Opinions EDITOR'S NOTE Representative Ernest B Messer, one of the two representatives in the N C House from the 44th House District, asks the people of this District their opinions on several important decisions which are before the House ! you wish to express your opinions, you may contact Rep. Messer as follows Rep Ernest Messer, legislative Building, P O Box 7251, Raleigh, N. C 27611; Office No 2302, telephone 919 1 829 5609 The questions follow A bill has been introduced to repeal the Presidential Preference Primary What is your recommendation ? There is much Interest in moving the Primary election dale from May to September or October. Should we do this'' Stern Seeks GOP Office Dr. Larry Stern, professor of political science at Mars Hill College and 11th District Young Republican chairman, has announced as a candidate for treasurer of the N. C Federatioa . of Young Republicans, to be chosen at the April . convention - la Raleigh.; ,- ". Stern was alternate delegate U the National Republican Conventioa in Miami, and hat been active In Republican politics for many By "POP" STORY The annual meeting of the Hot Srpings Chamber of Commerce was held last Wednesday night at the Henderson Cafe. Ap proximately 30 members, wives and guests were present at the dinner meeting. Bobby Ponder, president of the progressive organization, presided and commented about the history of the organization which was for mulated on December 1, 1971 He stated that the group met semi-monthly and pointed out the accomplishments during the past year. Ponder then introduced Bruce Phillips, principal of Hot Springs High School and a member of the Chamber Phillips praised the people of Hot Srpings, referring to them as "a special breed." He spoke of the county wide in terest the organization was showing and how the mem bers strived to help the entire area. Mr. Phillips also cited the local people who were com pelled to leave the county for steady employment and stated that "ap proximate, 000 county residents were travelling out of the county every day to work." "We are trying to alleviate this situation by encouraging industry to locate in the country," he said. He stated that the Chamber had been in contact with 10-15 industrialists during the past year. "We have almost had some large industries locate near or in Hot Springs but for one reason or another, we have failed to actually acquire new Industry," Phillips said. He spoke of the loyalty of Hot Springs men and par ticularly commended Dean Ledford, who now resides in Haywood County, who travels more than 50 miles to regularly attend the Chamber of Commerce meetings. "Not only does he attend, but he continues to be active In its many projects," he said. He praised the recently published Hot Springs brochures which were sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce He also praised the recently published county brochures and spoke op- The law requiring primary elections in North Carolina to be held on Saturday has ex pired, and, unless we change the law. the next primary election will be on a Tuesday What is your recom nndation'' he law which permitted the use of absentee ballots in last year's primaries has expired Should we reinstate the use of absentee ballots for primary elections'' Also, as you know, excessive spending in political cam paigns is being severely criticized Should we limit campaign spending'' Rouse To Speak At Young GOP Meeting Wed. Frank Rouse, State Republican chairman, will be the featured speaker at a dinner meeting of the Madison County Young Republican Club at the Wolf Laurel Restaurant on Wednesday, Jan. 1L The affair will begin i at7:Mpjn. V ; r?' ' 1 " Offtciak of the club em : phaslsed - that everyone H invited, regardless of political affiliation -and that young' people are especially invited. ' Thrra will aa be musical entertainment. It was an nounced. 1 ;. Cost of plates will be S3 each. .'-. .' Qmistically about the value of the brochures. Owen Fish, ESEA official and former principal at Spring Creek and laurel, was in troduced He stated that he was "pinch hitting" for Superintendent R. I,. Edwards who could not attend. He paid tribute to the progressive people of Madison County and stated that he deplored the "bad image" often given the county by the dally press and others. He stated that he was always proud to say he was a native of Madison County and spoke highly of the school system in the county and the outstanding progress which has been made with the future looking even brighter. He told of the film now being planned which shows the "real Madison County" with its modern homes and con veniences, its progressive spirit and other outstanding assets of the county in addition Id its beautiful scenery and natural resources. Following the program, newly elected officers and directors were named, as follows : All-State Band Clinic In Mars Hill Fri., Sat. The Mars Hill College music department, will host over 200 area high school students for the annual western Ail-State Band Clinic Friday and 3aturday, Jan. 26 and 27. Serving on the clinic's faculty will be Miller Sigmon of Morganton, saxophonist with the U S Marine Band In Washington, Dr. Paul Noble of Shenadoah Music Con servatory, Winchester, Va., and Boyd McKeown, band director in Marietta, Ga. Noble will work with and direct the clinic's concert band; and McKeown, the workshop band. Both bands will give a Joint concert at 7; 30 pjn Saturday, Jan. 27, in Moore Auditorium Sigmon will conduct a special saxophone clinic that Saturday morning and will solo with the Mars Hill College concert band during a public performance at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan 26, in Moore He will be featured in the number, introduction and Samba" by Maurice Whitley Sigmon received bachelor's and master's degrees in music from the University of Michigan, where he was a teaching fellow and member of the symphonic band. He has taught also at the University of Toledo, Ohio The clinic, held alternately Applications For Marshall Housing Being Accepted L. N wuiis, executive director of the Marshall Housing Authority, stated this week that formal applications are now being taken for leasing low rent houses in the Marshall Housing Authority Office located on Walnut Creek Road adjacent to the J B Tweed residence. Office hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 pjn. Mondays through Fridays. Willis stated that It is ex pected that the unite will be ready for occupancy about the first of April. Willis stated that tt was thought originally that the units would have already been completed but for numerous reasons there bat been a lengfliy delay., , Bond Sales; Sales of Series E and - Savings Bonds to . County for November ttfjMa. Jaauary-Noeeanber - sales totaled llg.MS. Tala represents 101.2 percent of V Madison County goal of 1144,117. ' - President, David West; Vice-President, Harold Baker; Secretary -Treasurer, Miss Frances Ramsey. Four new directors to serve for three years were also elected, as follows: Bill Whitten, Dr Robin Blake, Bob Brady, and Fr. Jeff Burton The group was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ramsey and Terry Thomas who rendered several musical numbers. The meeting was highly successful and it was an nounced that efforts are now underway to secure new members throughout the county. It was announced that there are at present some 92 paid members, "but we want more," one member stated. Those who attended were treated to a delicious meal with a choice of T-Bone steak, ham, or turkey and dressing with numerouf vegetables and dessert. Several commented following the dinner that Mrs. Vestie Norton, "Doug" Norton and the others who operate the cafe, really knew how to prepare delicious meals " This writer agrees at Mars Hill and Western Carolina University, will involve students from 25 high schools in the area. These students were selected from son S9& vAii auditioned fur the clinic according to Raymond Babelay, Mars Hill band director. Burlington's Hot Springs Employees Honored For Perfect Attendance Twenty-one Burlington Worsteds employees at the Hot Springs Plant have been honored for their records of perfect attendance Plant Manager, Truman Melton and Supervisors presented certificates noting the period of perfect at tendance to each employee during ceremonies at the plant Monday. Melton stated "Our em ployees at Hot Springs are .v...- 1 JOE "LUKE MOORE with u yean. Jerry Ramsey with 11 yean perfect attendance were presented their certificates by Truman Melton, Plant Manger, John Clawaon, Department Head, and Jim Prevette Supervisor. Lift to right: Melton. Prevette, Ramsey, Maare Clai SECOND SHIFT: Back Row left to right, Jimmy Lawftoa, 4 years, Delbert Reed, I year. Billy Ellison. 3 year. Don Ilott, 1 year. Front Row left to right Frances Sirom, l j ear, Buena Frisbee, 1 year. Jean 'Allison, 1 year, and Annie AUr v. r . : Billy Graham Film Coming To Asheville The new Billy Graham film, "Time To Run," which previewers say is really something special, will be shown in Asheville on February 28. Ralph Dover has secured a supply of tickets which are available to anyone in the community for $1.50 each. The ticket may be used any day or evening during that period. If purchased at the theater it will cost $2 each. It is a picture which you will enjoy and like other films put out by the Billy Graham organization has a heart touching appeal as well. It is a story of family life. The father, a scientist and the head of a nuclear powered electric plant and the son, a typical college boy with all the problems of the generation gap "Don't miss it," says Dr. Arthur F. Williams, pastor of the Marshall Presbyterian Church. Mars Hill Foster Mother Rears 7 Girls In 7 Years Quiet, reflective. Not given to adjectives, but obviously proud of "her girls." Such might describe the demeanor of Mrs. Elwood (Thaida) Roberts of Mars Hill, who for the past eight years has been a foster mother. The Roberts home was licensed to serve foster children for the Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina, Inc. in 1963. Since Mr. Robert's death outstanding, and these 21 Burlington people have established for themselves an enviable record of unbroken attendance Their perfect attendance of up to 14 years indicates a genuine interest in doing a good job for the company and themselves. We appreciate each of our 150 employees and are par ticularly pleased to honor these 21 for their attendance records." K . - "-SXrAiij! -v xWil " ftVt GATHERED AROUND the piano for a song fest at the Thaida Roberts foster home in Mars Hill are, from left. Linda Gail, the only child in the home at present; Linda, who lived with Mrs. Roberts seven years; and the foster mother. three years later, Mrs Roberts has faced in numerable challenges in rearing the seven girls who have come into her home. But she has learned to meet each experience with patience and love. A Mars Hill native, Mrs. Roberts earned a degree from Carson-Newman College in Jefierstm City, Tenii., in VJ52 That same year she began a teaching career at Mars Hill Elementary School that Honored for 14 years of perfect attendance was Joe "Luke" Moore and for 11 years, Jerry Ramsey, both employed in the Spinning Department Two received four-year attendance awards Jimmy I-awson, Winding, and Willard Norton, Shop. Four received three-year awards Max Osteen, Billy Ellison, Top Preparation Department, Hugh Rathbone, Pindrafting and Roving Department, and Rosa Garrett, Spinning; Two ff rmrv iv. FIRST SHIFT left to right: Rosa Garrett, 3 year, Bernice Wlll year. Pansy Roberts, 2 year. Mm Osteen, 3 year. Charles Thomas, l year, Claude Sawyer, 2 year. Hugh Rathbone. 3 yeara, WiUari NorUm. 4 yeara. and Arwa Dixon. 1 year. njjS "-fT-'" THIRD SHIFT: John McPetert, left, was presented his certinctte by his Supervisor George G !o. continued until retirement in 1969 The Roberts were both widowers, each having two children prior to their marriage in 1953. The couple expressed interest in becoming foster parents in the fall, 1963. They were referred to the Baptist Children's Homes through a county department of social services A year later, after their home had been licensed, the couple accepted a Kennedy received two-year awards Pansy Roberts, Spinning and Claude Sawder Warehouse Supply; and cited for one year perfect attendance were Annie Allison, Don Holt, Ruby Church. Charles Thomas and Aran Dixon -Pindrafting and Roving Department, Jean Allison. Buena Frisbee, and John McPeters, Spinning Department, Bernice Wills, Winding, Delbert Reec, Shop and Frances Strom, Lab. '" 'TfSWT'"? 1 Home girl who lacked her senior year in high school. Mrs. Roberts still maintains contact with the girl, as she does several of the girls who have lived in the home. Linda, born on a Cherokee Indian Reservation, came next. She lived with the family seven ears longer than anyone fl.se and is now at tending t iisuies.- school in Asheville under the BCH'S advanced education program. In 1966 another Cherokee girl came to live in the home and remained four years until she was transferred to group care at Mills Home in Thomasville. Two sisters were placed with Mrs. Roberts in the early 1970's and lived there two years. Another girl stayed a month before being trans ferred to group care at Mills Home. Although Mrs. Roberts home is licensed to care for three children aged four to II, linda Gail of Henderson ville is currently the only child living there. The two have established a close relationship and Linda Gall Is doing well in school. Throughout the years, the Roberts have tried to offer their girls many cultural advantages There has been an abundance of music, recitals, concerts, and shows to attend. Mr. Roberts waa for many years on the inside faculty at Mars Hill College. The girls were all taught to cook, sew, and dean house. While Mrs. Roberts taught school, she also beaded a square dance group and the foster children were Included to these trips and Jamborees, The family has belonged ta Mara Hill First Baptist Church for many yeara and Mr. Roberts, before his death was active m the. church choral program. . " Mrs. Roberta says aha hat fried to Instffl three rules to htr girls. Although she always wants them to fed Wee they have a horns, the lady expects the girls to feel a respon sibility to work, to be loyal to their beliefs, and to be con. atderate of others. Calling foster motherhood tie climas of my life," Mrs. ." Roberts said, "tt has ber n the most Important tvir? In r-v lift since my own chu 1 t home. I am very f -4 of ' teenagers and I c! Vt f ! thenJtobetoocLTiH.'t fir them the love rlr they wart." "l t-v 1 1 11 :' f- ' br, t -. ' f.', ; rfrf" I - ' S i A" ! ! r "r-- s" rV i re "1 I--K.1 I n
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