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TO Kelson County Library hershell, N . C. 28753 Volume 73, Number 49. Marshall, N. C. 15 CENTS PER COPY January 2, 1975 New Year And New Laws Driving Under The Influence It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle upon any highway or public vehicular area within this State when the amount of alcohol in such persons' blood ls 10 percent or more by weight Death By Vehicle Whoever shall unin tentionally cause the death of another person while engaged in the violation of any State law or local ordinance ap plyuig to the operation or use f a vehicle or to the i emulation of traffic. Railroad Warning Signal Musi Be Obeyed Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a ' I .1. ""t TINA SHADE, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Shade of the Rollins section of Marshall, was a three-time winner during the four drawings sponsored by the Marshall Merchants Association prior to C hristmas. Her total winnings were $100 in trade certificates. She is pictured in front of The News-Record office the day after Christmas when she said she used the trade certificates to buy gifts for her parents, brothers and sisters, including a bicycle for her brother, Tim; some groceries, a record players, 7-l'p machine, baby doll, a pair of shoes, some candy, fruits and nuts. From the broad smile on Tina's face it is easy to know that this was the happiest Christmas of my life." As her name was announced at the final drawing and it was stated that she was a three-time winner," the large crowd of several hundred persons at the courthouse ap plauded the pretty little girl. IN THE NEW YEAR As lf75 btgias, th world is still in starch of ptoct-Jasting poct. It is mir Mintst bM tfa coming ytor with its bright nw promiso will show ws tho way to that long woitnl poaca on aarth. lot at oacb strhro, la Mr own way, , to hrlng harmony to a discoroaot world lot as roaaw our efforts ta vndantand those trovnd as, that wo may ho alio to livo at poaca with oat another. railway grade crossing, and any signal given or flagman, must bring the vehicle to a complete stop and see that movement can be made safely Following Too Closely a - The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, b Tlie driver of any motor vehicle traveling upon a high way outside of a business or residential district and following another motor vehicle shall, whenever conditions permit, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger Backing Added to Unsafe Movement The driver of a vehicle shall not back the same unless such movement can be made safely and without interfering with oCher traffic Driving on Sidewalk Prohibited No person shall drive any motor vehicle upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area except upon a permanent or temporary driveway. a - Pedestrians subject to traffic control signals. Where a system of traffic control signals or devices does not include special pedestrian control signals, pedestrians shall be subject to the vehicular traffic control signals or devices as they apply to pedestrian traffic. b - Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian 'walking along and upon a highway shall, when prac ticable, walk only on the ex treme left of the roadway facing traffic approaching from the opposite direction Height of Vehicles A vehicle cannot be raised or lowered, front or rear, more than six (6i inches from '75 State License Tags Will Be 5-Year Variety The new '-ed hiu white license tags go on sale Jan. 2 and motorists have until Feb. 15 to get them on their cars. Tags sold this year are five year tags that will be updated yearly with a small sticker that must be bought and af fixed to the plate. Truck, trailer and motor cycle plates will continue to be sold annually, according to Vernon Ramsey, license agent here Pageant Viewed By Hundreds The Marshall Christmas pageant which was presented on Friday and Saturday nights, December 20-21, was highly successful with persons the manufacturers specifications. White lights on rear of vehicles A vehicle shall not be operated displaying white light or clear lights on the rear, with the exception of a lag light or while the car is engaged in a backing maneuver with white back up lights. Speeding to avoid apprehension Seeding to avoid arrest over 55 miles per hour and at least 15 miles per hour over the legal speed limit could be fined up to $1,000 and-or two i2i years imprisonment if convicted. "RIGHT TURN ON RKD" STATUTK Infective 31 December 1974 the present statute permitting a right turn on a red light will expire. However, since it has proven very satisfactory the Department will seek con tinuing legislation to the present law. The 1,660 signs tliat have been erected at intersections which prohibit a right turn on red will not be removed ponding action by the Legislature The 'ocM Keen'- hurc.iu ! located in the R & K Outlet store on Main Street in Marshall. The bureau is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p m Mr. Ramsey urges motorists to be sure to fill in Section 2 (liability) on the license applications. "1 will be glad to assist in any way possible," Mr Ramsey said. from many states as well as hundreds from nearby towns and cities attending Among those listed in the registration book were the Kev and Mrs. Ixiuis Coscia, of Brazil. South America. Other registrations included visitors from Warren, Ohio, Cortland, Ohio, Asheville, WeavervUle, Alexander, Taccoa Falls Bible College, Georgia; Mars Hill. Candler, F.nka, Swannanoa, Jupiter, Winston-Salem, Glen Bumie. Md , River Rouge, Mich , Philadelphia, Pa , Kent, Washington; Toledo, Ohio; Statesville, and Petersburg, Va Final Winners Announced Final winners in the Mar shall Merchants Association promotion and the Marshall Lions annual Christmas Baskets for the Blind promotion have been an nounced as follows: Merchants Association B H Kent, Route 5, Mar shall, $50 in Trade Cer tificates Those winning $25 00 Trade Certificate are Terry Bnggs, Route 6, Marshall; Wayne Griffin. Route 6, Marshall, Frank Wilde, Route 7. Marshall; Carle Wise. Route 7, Marshall; Clifton Shelton. Route 4. Marshall; Tina Shade, Route (. Mar shall; Mike Haynes. Route 3, Marshall; R.B. Fisher, Route 5 Marshall. Marshall Lions Club Win ners: Betty Bradley. Route 1. Marshall, Remington 11 guage shotgun; Queen Davis, Route 1. Marshall, Hiit XL 2 Chain Saw; Hugh Wart. Route 1. Marshall. 3048 rifle; Brenda Remmon. Marshall, Wester Flyer bicycle; Lomia llpeeA ; I i " si " r 1 Camper's Cabin in Hot Springs nears completion. Hot Springs Camper's Cabin Under Construction Members of the Hot Springs Boys' Home and Youth Hostel in Hot Springs is happy to announce that it will open a new cabin facihtv in April of 1975 for tht . liker and campers wno ijorle ult the' Appalachian Trail. The building has been under construction since the middle of September and is making steady progress thanks to local carpenters and donations in money and kind being made by so many Farmers May Apply For New Grower Quota F anners are reminded that applications for new grower quotas for burley tobacco must be filed with the ASCS Office no later than February 15, 1975 To be eligible for consideration of obtaining a new grower quota for burley tobacco a fanner must own a farm, derive at least fifty percent of his income from farming and have proof of experience in raising burley tobacco for two years of the last five years on a farm having a current burley tobacco quota Any farmer who is in terested in obtaining a new Marshall. Black & Decker skill saw. Ron Barrier. Asheville, Winchester 22al automatic rifle; Bill Buckner. Barnardsville, G.E. Roast-R Oven; Betty Bradley, Route 1, Marshall. 6 gallons Gulf anti freeze Four Youth Arrested On B&E Charges Four Hot Springs youths are now out of jail on tl00 bonds each after being arrested recently by Sheriff E.Y. Pander. They art charged with fire breaking and en tering incidents in the Hot Springs and Spring - Creek areas. The alleged crtanes took place between November a nd December I, fonder said. Tht soar youths art Lowry Ricker, Pant Church, David Mcralis -., and Ronnie waioroup, u ot not springs. generous people. The Cabin measures 42 ft. by 31 ft. and will house the Medical Students and visiting personel wh serve the Hot Springs Health Program as well as about inciity Ij. camper on a given night. There will be showers, a recreation room, some minimal cooking facilities, as well as a telephone within the new and old Cabin facilities. There will be no charge for the Hikers who may remain as long as two nights resting up for their grower quota lor burley tobacco and thinks that he Walnut Clinic Entered; Two Men Arrested Joe Gosnell, 20, of Marshall and Roger Talton, 20, of Walnut, are now in the Madison County jail charged with breaking, entering and larceny of the Walnut Clinic on Hunt Predicts Long Session Of Legislature U (iov Jim Hunt says he does not believe the 1975 North Carolina General Assembly will be able to make an in telligent decision on the state budget until mid-May." Hunt said in a telephone interview Thursday that because of economic con ditions, the legislature will have to wait until after the income tax filing deadline April 15 to determine the Miss Gregory Susan Gregory of Marshall, is the recipient of a Children's Bureau Grant from the Maternal and Child Health Service The grant of $3,000 plus payment of most tuition and fees is awarded to graduate students In Public Health Nutrition. Miss Gregory is a graduate student in the Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Food Systems Adtnkustratioa In the CoDegtof Homo Economics at the University at Tusiiatu, KawrfQU. She Is working oa a ...... V "2 A journey along the trail. At this time we would like to appeal to our friends in Madison County for any bunk beds or fur nishings for the interior that some may feel they could do'nate Furniture 01 donations could be picked up by Fr. Jeff Burton, S.J. by anyone wishing to call 704-622-324. "We would like to ex press appreciation to all who have halped in anyway to date to make this new facility a reality", Burton remarked may be eligible should contact the ASCS Office the morning of December 24, Sheriff Ponder reports. Ponder stated that $2,000 worth of pills, drugs and needles were stolen expected revenue. He predicted the 1975 session "may be fairly long." "I think this is going to be one of the hardest working legislative sessions we've had," Hunt said. "The legislature is going to e looking at ways to cut down on government spending and save the taxpayers money." The General Assembly convenes at noon Jan. 15. Receives Grant Master of Science degree with a major in Nutrition and an emphasis la Public Health. She Is tho daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Gregory, of Marshall. Mayor In Hospital Mayor jUrado Ponder, of Marshall, b a patient in the -WNC Hospital ta Black MoantaJa where be to an ; aargoinf treatment. , ' Witnesses To Assembly In Greenville Jehovah's Witnesses will be assembling in Greenville, South Carolina, January 4 and 5 for their semi-annual circuit assembly Richard S Bryan, resident minister said the event will be conducted in Greenville's Memorial Auditorium and will attract delegates from some 25 congregations in parts of North and South Carolina. The attendance is expected to reach 2,500 by Sunday Mr. Bryan said the purpose of the assembly is part of the continumg trainmg program of Jehovah's Witnesses in Bible instruction During our assemblies," Bryan said, "we review Bible prophecy as related to the times in which we are livuig as well as discuss more and better ways of preaching and teaching God's Word." Jehovah's Witnesses conduct free home Bible studies with interested Clvde Peek Retires sV As W.M. Coach Clyde Peek, a native of Mars Hill and former star athlete and coach in Madison County, ha retired as coach at West Mecklenburg High School with an enviable coaching record The former West Mecklenburg football coach ui reeled the Indians ji,',iu years, finally being talked into the position in 19fij He Eight WNC Counties Short Of Doctors Kight Western North Carolina counties are among the 59 in the state designated by the federal government as critical shortage areas for doctors and dentists Counties so designated are eligible for medical man power help from the National Health Service Corps The corps recruits doctors and nurses for shortage areas which requests them The WNC counties designated as shortage areas are Avery, Cherokee, Clay, 'V; - u . .'v w.i- , - - - . X r PAULA SUE EDWARDS, outstanding student at MadisM IQgn School, has bee cfaoaen by the Cocr.fy Moreaeaa' Selection Cemmlttee to rrprrf-t Madia County at an Interview before the r: tri t SHection Committee for the covet-1 T .'"I Award on Thursday. Jan- 38, 1ST3, at I'.? C I Smokies Hilton la Asheville. Miss i:J " ' ' ' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. EJwsr ' " l than, was listed in Society of Ostsfj r ! High School students ; French C! r : r ' assisUnt editor of the MaL'-sa I! s ? persons in over 208 lands around the world. The Witnesses take ad vantage of these assemblies to perform dedication and baptism ceremonies. Sunday morning new ministers will symbolize their dedication to almighty God by water im mersion The Witnesses view baptism as a very serious step and only after they have completed a Bible study itmrse of at least six months. Highlighting the assembly will be the main public ad dress Sunday afternoon at 2 p in on the subject "What the Ne;u Future Holds." R.R. Hartman, district minister of Jehovah's Witnesses, will deliver the hour-long discourse. There will be afternoon and evening sessions and in terested persons are invited. All seats are free and no collections will be taken changed 0-H)s and l-9s to 6-4 in the first season, and was 45-28-(i m the eight years. Overall in lus football career he was 103-iiO-7 Added to that are the logs of basketball and baseball to give him an incredible 500-185- mark as a high school coach. Coach Peek is the son of '.i ,'. V.ayntj iVek, .7 r.tr Marshall, and the late Mr. Peek Graham, Macon, Madison, Rutherford and Yancey. Main purpose of the program is to encourage doctors, dentists and other health personnel to remain lermanently in the areas. Their salaries, paid primarily through patient fees, range from about $17,500 upward. The critical shortage counties have doctor-patient or dentist-patient ratios of about one to 4,000, or have areas within them with such ratios 5
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