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Page 10 THURSDAY, May l THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER County Health Department Renders Extensive Service Health Of The Individual, And Of The Community Is Guarded By Department The Haywood County Health de partment was organized on May 1, 1934, as a unit of a district health department comprising: the coun ties of Haywood, Jackson, and is privileged to administer these preventive agencies at any time. Smallpox vaccination is promoted among school children upon a vol untary basis, and approximately seventy-five per cent of school chil dren will show a successful take. Because a large percentage of our school children are protected Swain, including th f:Wnk Tn-' against smallpox, this disease has dian Reservation, and has operated practically been eliminated. There ront.innniiHlw ainr that. H Kin. has not been a case of smallpox re- the organization of this district ported in Haywood county during health department, it has been deemed advisable by the North Carolina State Board of Health to incorporate other counties in the district for economical supena sion, and at the present time the district comprises in addition to the areas mentioned the counties of Macon and Transylvania. The Haywood county unit of the district health department is manned by a personnel consisting of a health officer, sanitary inspec tor, two field nurses, a district nurse, a laboratory technician, and a clerical assistant as permanent employees and a dental service of twenty weeks duration each year utilizing the services of full-time dentists employed by the State Board of Health. The department is financed ap proximately fifty per cent by funds received from the federal govern ment, twenty-five per cent by funds received from the North Carolina ' State Board of Health, and twenty five per cent by local contribution. The program of work of the health department may be divided in the following headings: 1. Vital statistics, 2. Communicable disease control, 5. Maternal and infant welfare. 4. School hygiene, B. Sanitation, 6. Laboratory. Vital statistics, which is termed the "Bookkeeping of life," consists of the collection of reports of births and deaths. The laws re quiring that the board of County commissioners appoint a local reg istrar of vital statistics for each township of the county, and local registrars are required to furnish the health department with monthly reports of births and deaths reg istered with them. The health department tabulates and uses these reports in planning a program of disease prevention and life preservation. As an il- lustratidn of the value of vital statistics reports to the health de partment, when a report shows a stillbirth or the death of an infant during the first month of life, an investigation is made to determ ine wheteher or not the cause of death may not have been syphilis in tne mother. There are thirty-four diseases declared by the North Carolina State Board of Health to be re portable, eight of which are quar antined and three additional ones, namly, typhoid fever, smallpox, and chickenpox, are only placarded. The health officer, is quarantine of ficer, and physicians, householders, school teachers, and all . individ uals are required by law to report the occurrence of any of the thirty four diseases to the quarantine officer, whose duty it is to enforce quarantine regulations. Three diseases, typhoid fever, the seven years since the organ ization of the health department. Typhoid fever inoculations are given at three-year . periods in the schools and in communities when a demand arises and in the office of the health department at all time. As a result of inocu lations against typhoid fever and improvement in the sanitation of water and milk supplies with the installation of a larger number of approved sewage disposal systems, typhoid fever has largely been eliminated. A year seldom passes that we do not have one or more cases of typhoid fever, which in dicates the necessity of the contin uous promotion of preventive meas ures. A state law requires that all par ents have their children inoculatert against diphtheria at six months of age, which, u done, wouia iwiuct. hp amount of diohtheria to minimum. The enforcement of this law is left largely to the discre tion of parents. The health de partment promotes immunization aeainst diphtheria py naming clinics throughout the county at all times in the office. A consider able number of children receive this protection from the private nhvsicians and health department, however, it is not done sufficiently to prevent the occurrence of top many cases of diphtheria each year. A constant vigil is exercised lor the discovery of tuberculosis in the early stages. When symptoms in dicate the necessity of a thorough examination for tuberculosis, indi viduals are referred to the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium at Black Mountain for a complete exami nation. Also, the neaun depart ment conducts a clinic of a weeks duration each summer where indi viduals suspected of having tuber culosis are referred by the private physicians and the health depart ment for examination. . This clinic is conducted by a specialist from the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium. The health department through its nursing service largely renders Drenatalucare to expectant motn ers from homes unable to receive this service by the family physi cian and in cases referred by pri vate physicians. Home visits are made for the purpose of observ ing for danger signals, and in the event it is indicated, the individ ual is placed in the hands of a private physician for treatment. While pregnancy is theoretically a physiological process, much path ology may develop in its course. In order for a mother to safely pass through pregnancy, regular prenatal service should be avail able. The most responsible job that may be assigned to a person ia the rearinor of offspring. It Is Waitresses Meet British Envoy 7' A Pisgah National Forest, A Mecca For Nature Lovers Government Invites Public To Visit Area, But Asks Cooperation In Its Preser vation . The Pisgah National Forest was proclaimed a Federal Game Pre' serve by President Woodrow Wil son in 1918. Since that date un der the nrntectinn of the Federal Government the natural scenic which is a separate unit), Valu- beauties have been retained and ' ation of school property as of last Five Denominations Have Active ii i t rri: n 'c Uiurcnes in mis ummunity Finn VAuPtan itSE? Opportunities Are Offered Students Progress in educational activities in Haywood county has kept in hand with other fields of accom plishment. Today there are 5,851 children enrolled in the county schools (not including Canton, mountain ,ph4 lated by church-g0ff J early settlement, Thy1 home seeker, as welU? dent highly valueg" mhe makeup of comS The religious life of "g nity is nurtured by fiVel tionwhile throughout I leasv ne or more chu4 These three Washington waitresses an the happy possessors of the autograph of Lord Halifax, British ambassador. They were cooling; their feet in a creek at the Washington Zoo when the diplomat appeared. Striking up a conversation, they received his signature on a popcorn box in return for some of the contents. Left to right are Billie Young, ..... Elizabeth O'Connor and Ann Magnotto. Iron Duff News By Mrs. John M. McClure Mrs. Etta Crawford was hostess during the week at her home to the members of the Iron Duff home demonstration club. A helpful program on making a better dress and some interest ing tips on cutting, buying ma terial, and sewing was presented Project leaders in fvioj, hoUsu management, gardens, and cloth ing gave reports. During the afternoon a collection was taken to ward a fund for assistance to the IBnglish women, being spon sored by the entire club member ship in America. Mrs. John M. McClure was the winner of the prize in the contest, "Magazine Safety." The hostess was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Cleveland Park, in serving. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. J. S. Davis. Letters To The Editor diphtheria, and smallpox, and to distressing at the amount of ig some extent whooping cough, are I norance that is sometimes exhib preventable by vaccination and in- ' ited by mothers in attempting to oculation. The health department properly feed and rear their chil- P --OOOD W O H & PLACE v 3 GREASING . :;' POLISHING WASHING GAS and OIL I and you want to live a long time, so avoid thin tires and have them RECAPPED by our new recap ping method. , ,. . , " , WAYNESVILLE GULF SERVICE AND TIRE RECAPPING CO. Phone 9178 Main Street Mr. and Mrs. Cordell Caldwell and family, of Richmond, spent the week-end with the former's mother, Mrs. George Caldwell, They were accompanied home by Raymond Caldwell, a nephew, who will visit them for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Nelson have returned to their home in Tuxedo after visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. W. White and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McClure. dren. The health department ren ders assistance to mothers irt feed ing and caring for infants in home otherwise unable to secure this service from the family physician. The health department conducts preschool clinics near th closing of the school term each year for the purpose of examining "J jj" muning children who will enter school for the first time. The pres ence of remedial defects are called to ' the attention of the parents with a recommendation i that the family physician be consulted for their correction. Every school child is given a physical examina tion at least three times during its Bchool life and usually in the first, third, and fifth grades. The pres ence of physical defects are re ported to parents with a recom mendation that the famly physi cian or dentist be consulted. The chief functions of the health department in sanitation is the supervision of milk and food sup plies, of water supplies, and sew age disposal. All public eating and lodging places are inspected regularly and graded according to a schedule arranged by the North Carolina State Board of Health. All dairies are inspected periodi- Editor Mountaineer In Colonel Lindbergh's most re cent speech of pacifism and de featism, he stated that "Twenty five years, ago, my late father, a member of Congress, made speech es against America's entrance into he European War," that his "Fath- r believed this country had destiny of its own." Like father, like son, Colonel Lindbergh be lieves that America's destiny or influence is limited exclusively to tnis side of the Atlantic. Adolph Hitler advocates and outlines the same destiny for us until it seems his purpose to destroy and despoil us The Colonel further stated that "My father charged political and financial interests led us into war." Colonel, the son, makes the same charge and s0 does Hitler and his many American admirers. Colonel Lindbergh further stat ed that "We entered a war that was going to make the world safe for Democracy, after that, we left the future of the world in the hands of college professors and idealists with the result that the greatest wars and bloodiest revolutions in all history, have taken place under their guidaVe." It is true, we entered, the first German World War to make the world "safe for democracy." But, after we had sacrificed precious lives and millions of dollars to win that war, we failed to capitalize that success and insure the safety of world democracy: by the IT. S. Senate refusing to join the League of Nations. Today the intelligent world knows that America's tragic re fusal to support the League and World Democracy, was due solely to the votes and speeches of the Lindberghs, the Cabot Lodges, the Hiram Johnsons and Wheelers of 1918. "' A similar group of appeasers and stubborn isolationists are to day fighting just as vehemently and vociferously to bring about a sec ond but vastly serious tragedy in the foreign policy of America by advocating isolationism. Colonel Lindbergh is in error when he states that "the future world was left in the hands of college presidents and idealists" and through their guidance, the present wars and revolutions en sued. ."'.'"' The truth is the "future world" was left in the hands of those few wilful and influential isolationists, who in 1918 held and exercised the the wild life has increased rapidly. There are 147,000 acres in the National Forest which offers more scenic attractions than any other section of equal size in the South ern Appalachians. There are with in its borders 175 miles of forest roads, which make it a mecca for local residents and the tourists visiting in this section. There are 150 miles of trails and man ways in the forest, and foot travelers have unexcelled op- cunicies ior navmg close commun ion with the beauties of nature. Accessible by these trails are the lookouts at Pilot Mountain, Ferrin Knob and Hightop Moun tain, whose fine panoramic views are unsurpassed. Other points of interest to the hikers are Shining Rock, Devil's Courthouse, Rich land Balsam, the highest peak in the district, Sam Knob with its dangerous cliffs, . Lookingglass Rpck, John's Rock and Rock Mountain, all with interest mg geological lormations in a wildly picturesque setting. ' The outstanding scenic drive is the Pisgah motor road leading by way btony Fork past Mount Pis gah Jo Frying Pap Gap, the Pink Beds, White Pines, and Davidson River. The Bent Creek road passes Bent Creek camperound. Lake Powhatan, Lake Daniel Boone fcnd other interesting scenic spots. The Davidson River road fol lows along one of the best fishing streams in the forest. The Ten nessee Bald road leads into a water fall country, with the Courthouse Creek spur road ending in the vicinity of three beautiful falls. A census m 1936 showed ap proximately 8,500 deer, laige num bers of which can be seen along the forest highways. Bear, oppos um, coons, wild cats and wild tur keys in their wild state are ob served in the forest. Hunting and fishing are allowed only upon payment of the requir ed fees and are subject to the regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture. The government invites the public to study the wide variety of flora and fauna, and to enjoy its scenic drives, but always bear ing in mind the rules governing the property, and remembering to pre serve its beauties for the genera tions to follow. : churches of the "ifW June, was estimated at $650,079.78. There are six school districts in the county and five high schools, with a total of 41 high school teach ers, 119 elementary teachers, and seven vocational teachers. There are three schools for ne gro children in the county, with one high school. Every school in the county now has a cafeteria under WPA super vision, where the children may get hot lunches for a nominal sum, and the underprivileged are fed free of charge. ; Every school in the county has a library, many of them Under the supervision of trained librarians. There are around 5,000 volumes in noticeable to both visiJJ " county. es, the community js fo. "' "'"vii ,9 operated bv odist denomination. Fali ,i tors come to Lake Juna "ie summer Outstanding preachers men from nil ..1. . " ine col gether with educators, I and entertainers take le'aj on the summer nmmJ dreds of visitors spend 4 u.....,Cr at i,aKe j unalusl religious atmosphere whicl as Rppnnf tn .1 only is there an atmosohJ the high school libraries nd be tween five and six thousand books , ligious life at the Lake in the elementary schools. Each gained for itself the rem . t : i 1 K: .i' : - , H iiuittry tuiiLaiiiu a guuu eucyciu- 1 xciug a colony 01 culture pedia and authorized reference It- u nut nn, books. In the Hazelwood. Clyde 'within t,a t . .1 Cedar .A nf,i l,l. th iiK..io- i," . grounoi are beinir keDt oben thix suinmar i - . . " r . . ocYcmi loreien counl lor tne use 01 the children ol the eral times during the sea communities The churches here inch . Public school music, group sing- tist, Methodist, Presbrteri .6 " -"u' " .copai and uatholic the county. In the Waynesville tnwnRhin Rphnnla hnnA inntm I ' . ' aaT agriculture, horn J TrailSpOrtatiOt economics and commercial courses TTapillf 1P6 lira in addition to regular academic i A ."VIM HCa Alt? work are given in all the high schools of the county. Last year there were only 17 teachers in the county schools who i Above Averagi Few places off the ma J did not hold "A" certificates, based I railroa.ds can boast of finl on four years of college work. It cally and required to meet certain balance of political pow.r in the requirements before being permit ted to sell milk to the public. San itary laws concerning sewage dis posal are enforced which require connection to a sewage system when available, the construction of a septic tank in the absence of a sewer system and in the pres ence of running water, and, where neither are available, the construc tion of an approved pit privy at all homes located within three hundred yards of another home. The department operates a labo ratory with a trained technician for the examination of a wide variety of specimen, which includes practically everything done by the State Laboratory of Hygiene with the exception of animal heads for rabies. - U. S. Senate and who with aid of the Republican allies have ever since dictated and determined America's foreign policy. Therefore, instead of "college professors and idealists" creating economic and social conditions, which brought about world wars and revolutions, they can more ac curately and truthfully be traced to that same group of recalcitrant and irreconcilable American Isola tionists and the selfish and short sighted high tariffs, trade restric tions and their refusal to co-operate with the new world order set by the League of Nations. It is unfortunate, yes tragic, that a young man of Colonel Lind bergh's undeniable talent and pop ularity, does not realize that he Opportunity To Increase Cash Farm Income By Milk The local Pet milk plant is in need of more milk, according to the county farm agents. The prices being paid the farmers at pres ent are very satisfactory. During tne past two weeks farmers have received $1.75 per 100 pounds on four , per cent milk. This is a very good price for milk produced under farm conditions. No extra buildings are needed to produce milk and the county farm agents point out that many of the farmers would find it profits able to add a few extra dairy cows and take advantage of this good market. Based on the foregoing prices a cow giving two gallons per day for 300 days would bring in a gross income of approximately $85.00. With four such cows the average farmer can double his cash income. Pet plant has milk is estimated that this number will be greately reduced next year. In the office of the county super- intednent of education there were 54,408 text books checked out to the students, including 36,241 elementary books, 9,288 high school subjects, and 8,879 supplementary readers, During 1940 more than 2,500 chil dren rode to school in the 24 buses operated by the county school system. The daily mileage trav eled was 1,264.02 miles. ' The business of the educational system is carried on through the office of the county superintendent of education, which is one of the busiest office in the court house, Doth winter and vacation time. And because of the fine school system of Haywood county this community is a good place in which to live. cannot, by his arguments and public utterances, change America's adopted policy of all out aid to England. He should realize that such speeches solve none of Amer ca's pressing problems but adds more confusion, doubts and delays to the execution of those policies and thereby lends material aid, en couragement and comfort to our enemies, the dictators, whose avow ed purpose is to destroy democracy and the right to criticise the gov ernment, which right and privi lege the Colonel is now exercis ing and enjoying to the utmost in America and which he would not dare do in Germany. Yours truly, FRANK SMATHERS, Ti. (M. L. J. S.) White Spring, Fla. routes established over most of the county, but if there is no milk route in your community arranee ments may be made if enough milk can be picked up 'to justify the nuuung expenses. Farmers this year need to begin thinking of new sources of in come to meet higher living condi tions, and the farm agents con s'uct ln's ieasible means to that end. The average price of commodities has not ad vanced in proportion to items farmers must buy and it is to the farmers' interest to plan for a steady income, the agents point out. Any farmer wishing assistance in setting up a small unit for selling milk may receive help through S" .C0U? agent'8 office or f'om the local Pet dairy. Hand Rati. r . 0UUTB . Fu-m hand rails for stairs and - Uuu-Bup ireaus for steps may pre vent terlous accidents. portation services than here. Fast express; brings dise overnight from Nd and other northern markel Motor express brings ii vegetables and tnerchand overnight haul from the sd Several lines of motor companies serve the cod as well as the rail servica includes both express and All three of the regulal uled motor express line pick-up' services, as does way express and freight. From a passenger seH rail affords a train east ai daily. A modem bus company buses on an average of ew hours, as well as throug between Asheville, Atlai Chattanooga. Some of tt begin trips from here, A number of private I buses from here to Cani Enka. It is not a hard matted anywhere from this comnl the Services are good, schedules are well maj This also applies to exprj freight services. These thi up to help make this a go munity in which to live. Durham Lin Insurance 0 RALEIGH, N. C. We protect the fanf Frank Harbc New Resident Age Waynesville, N. C HUB'S TAXI phone SERVICE ?T At Henderson's Corner 44 Corner Main Church St. CAREFJ DRIVE! Partief Made U For Toi THIS CAN Expcnu'vt For you-P'f you're Unt "local mm. J your liom nd your obiieini PHONE 77 Kevins soodAutom The L. N. Davis Co. Real Estate Rentals Bonds MAINS1W BEING OUT OF THE HIGH RENT DISTRICTS we Sell for xess IT I jhone 88 DJL Jerry Liner, Owner Lake
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