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stand trjstim; CO 32-a Fir LOUISVILLE KY f U A TICAL f)NTS fro ATTEND , Saturday aftei- I " ..... nn- forgct mi- ' ,, ,0 a Democratic , ,bout the Party. of the party, ab the u i...m F ,,. will be V - ....I) A0. r f. uavis "v f .1... iwr.ision. SS 01 on F ,r I 1.1. It lor- k-hen Deui i" lie primary auu bu la big majority KIN(- the Democrats will on Saturday, how will he back cam- 1)1 the vim anil vioi ami a lot ol tnai , front in the past ,iniiaiKii is celling ancles develop and feme "I""'1' appaiem. H'EAV hit A.u kT 111 UK Zebulon Weaver, t manager. J. G. ksheville. spent sev- llautood Tuesday, mentis. is making il plain nu the niiiiiination n in Congress and tune will not be a IIX STACK lis t HI I K 'Ionization of the pe another rally at Ik school tonight at ith all lour candi- irt on the program. od attendance was ook school. fEECIIKS MADE CONVENTION Hit advertised as a Bie old lime tiddler's last week at the almost turned into candidates present Id upon to talk. The packed even bc- loom, and the crowd got a "big kick" out arreted program. IYS LEFT o not have their register books have f-Saturday April 27 After that it will do anything about fc.ms to iROL'GHTON me to venture that the 31 candidates pmation in the May among the 350 to l C'hamb"r of Com fcn May third at the fol. and h jr form- M. Broughton. Al- candidates have fo he sure to get a BAILEY ITAL Pfoughout the state P3t Senator .1 w three weeks aeo ff hgli blood nres- fwtor's hospital in "day. P'iniiii, Senator er. said that the f" return to work f will rest at his figtoii for two or STINGS HELD T SATURDAY flings last Satur- "P to pre-war oa Page Eight) FOd CnlWH., r relieving huneer ,aSed countries of r(e millions are re lrving, sponsored -""my Ministerial "e made on now H to Rev. Malcolm lairman "go the minkf.r. Initiated plans for "Mr meeting and APnl 28, for col- Ending church countu . SfiiK nexl em T reUested KP'ig- The n. mis, m the churches ne col erti, ... F1 the food imme- UI designated dePts include: The Waynesville mountaineer SIXTY-FIKST YEAH Haywood Democrats To Hold Convention Here Saturday; To Hear Davis County Officers Of Party, and Delegates To State Convention Will Be Named G rover C. Davis, well known at torney here, will deliver the key note speech at the Democratic con vention here Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, when the convention convenes in the court house. Clifford E. Brown, chairman of the Haywood Democratic executive committee, said yesterday that the increased interest in politics would indicate a large attendance at the convention. A large number of candidates seeking the nomination in the May primary are expected to attend. During the business session, a county chairman, vice chairman, and secretary-treasurer will be elected. Delegates to the state convention in Raleigh on May 2nd will also be named. Mr. Brown is urging that any one finding they can attend the state convention should contact him in advance of the convention and be listed as delegates from Haywood. The key note speech of the State convention will be delivered by Congressman Bob Doughton. Mr. Davis will use as his subject Saturday, "The Democratic Party Moves Forward." Woman's Club To Hold 21st Annual Reading Contest The 21st reading contest spon sored by the Woman's club for girls of the Waynesville Township high school will be held this morning at 9:30 o'clock in the auditorium of the school. Tuesday a preliminary contest was held with two members of the Woman's club serving as judges, and from the group competing, eight were chosen to take part in the final contest. Those who will compete in the contest this morning are: Joyce Underwood, Thomasine Fisher, June Parris, Jackie Sue Mcsser, Nancy Jones, Jean Anne Bradley, Carolyn Cooper and Mozelle Liner. Mrs. M. G. Stamey has been in charge of the contest at the school, aiding the girls in selecting and working on their readings. In the absence of Mrs. James W. Killian, Mrs. C. F. Kirkpatrick, vice presi dent, will preside during the con test period. Carl Setzer Is Named To City Police Force Carl Setzer, who has been named as a member of the police force of the Town of Waynesville, as sumed his duties here on Monday, being assigned to day duty. Mr. Setzer is a veteran of World War II, having served for 52 months in the armed forces, the greater part of the period being stationed in the States. He served for a short period in the Pacific theater. Frederick Love, of Raleigh, spent the week-end here with his mother, Mrs. Hugh A. Love. or Starving Europe e Gathered Sunday First Methodist church, Waynes ville; Baptist church, Clyde, and Central Methodist church, Canton. The food will later be packed and shipped to UNRRA, Care Midway Packing Company, 86-27 Roosevelt Ave., Jackson Heights, L. I., N. Y. Cash contributions are also ac ceptable according to the ministers. All money contributed aVill be sent direct for the purpose of buying food at wholesale cost at the point nearest the shipping center. The committee in charge has an nounced that $127.62 has already been contributed for thi purpose. Cash contributions can ,bc made through the local churches which in turn should be sent to itev. Mal colm R. Williamson, chairman, Waynesville, and marked' "Emerg ency Food Relief." t "In the name of Chrjst and in the name of starving millions we (Continued on Page Eijht) 1ubllshed In The County Seat Of Haywood County At The 3K 16 Pages Keynoter GROVER C. DAVIS, Waynesville attorney, will deliver t he keynote speech at the bi-annual Democratic County Convention at the court house here Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Mr. Davis has been active in affairs of the Democratic party many years. Chicago Couple Purchase The Lodge, Hazelwood Mr. and Mrs. L. Feichter, of Chicago, recently purchased The Lodge near the Country Club and plan to open a mod ern dining1 room in the near future. Mr. Feirhler was former chef of one of the largest hotels in Chicago. They have already assumed possession of the place and are now living: there. Dr. J. L. Reeves Buys Outstanding Hereford Bull (Picture on page six) Dr. J. L. Reeves, of Canton, has purchased one of the outstanding Polled Hereford bulls of the south. The animal was bought from the Double E. Ranch of Senatobia, Mississippi. The bull. F..E.R. Victor Domio 13th, 4:i424B!)-23409 was purchased at the Penola, Tate county Polled Hereford sale held at Senatobia, Mississippi. The bull was calved January 26, 191.), and his full brother was sold at a sale last year for $5,000 to Gntesford Place Farm, Miss., on which is kept an outstanding Here ford herd. Dr. Reeves is developing on bis le.m near Canton one of the best Polled herds in the south. Representative Veterans Adm. In Town Today John W. Moore, contact repre sentative for the Veterans Admin istration will be in town today making headquarters at the office of the Haywood Chapter Red Cross on the top floor of the courthouse, according to an announcement by Miss Ethel Fisher, secretary. The purpose of his visit here is to assist the veterans of the vicin ity on any problems which they may have concerning their bene fits under the laws administered by the Veterans Administration. Mr. Moore will also be here again on the following dates: May 9th, May 23rd, June 6th, and June 20th. Ted H. Chambers, S 3c, Discharged From Navy Tod H. Chambers, Seaman third class, son of E. K. Chamzers, of Waynesville. has been discharged from the navy at the Navy Person nel Separation Center, Charleston, S. C. Seaman Chambers entered the service in March. 1943, and served for three years in the navy. He was on sea duty for 28 months and is entitled to wear the American theater ribbon, Pacific theater, Philippine Liberation, two battle stars. Good Conduct medal and Victory medal. At the time he entered the service he was em ployed as a clerk. Three Cars Crash At Intersection, 2 Badly Damaged Hearing Set For Saturday Afternoon At Two O'clock On Saturday Night's Wreck A hearing will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock before Magistrate W. II. Noland, on a case involving a three-car smash-up at the intersection of the Howell Mill road and Highway 284 about 7:30 Saturday night. No one was seri ously injured, although two cars were badly damaged. Patrolman (). R. Roberts report ed a 1939 Ford taxi driven by Wallace Sharp, a 1941 Ford driven by Montgomery McElroy and a 1937 Dodge sedan driven by Mrs. Charles Furtado were involved. Patrolman Roberts said evidence showed the Sharp car hit the rear of the Dodge and then the two Fords met in a head-on collision, causing considerable damage. Sharp is under bond, McElroy was cited to court, and Mrs. Fur tado was summoned as a witness. Carver Named To County Public Welfare Board Nathan Carver of Jonathan Creek has been named a member of the Haywood County Board of Public Welfare by Judge F. E. Alley and was sworn into office here on Monday by the clerk of superior court. Mr. Carver succeeds C. E. Brown, former member of the board who resigned to become attendance of ficer. Other members of the board are H. Arthur Oshorne, of Canton, and J. R. Boyd, Jr., Waynesville. Le Faine Hotel Hit By Blaze Sunday Afternoon A fire of undetermined origin was discovered in the Le Faine Hotel about noon on Sunday. The third floor and several of the rooms on the second floor were damaged by water but the smoldering fire was soon gotten under control. The guests whose rooms were not af fected by water soon returned to their rooms. The fire department responded quickly to the fire call and did splendid work in curbing any ad vance the flames might have made. No estimate was made as to the damage, although it will run into several hundred dollars. Large Number Attend Fast Waynesville Pre-School Clinic Thirty-three children of pre school age attended the clinic held at the East Waynesville school on Tuesday. It was the largest num ber examined at any one school since the 1946 annual pre school clinics were started several weeks ago. While the children waited their turn for examinations the members of the school PTA entertained with an Easter party, after which the group was served ices and cakes. I Weather Report Date Max. Min April 17 61 42 18 71 34 19 77 35 20 77 40 21 74 41 22 81 42 23 80 43 Rainfall .99 "Average" Last Killing Frost In Haywood Is On April 25th -That's Today Is the spring: of 194C an average year? Then gardeners that have crops up can rest a little easier after tonight, since April 25th is the average date for the last killing frost in Haywood, ac cording to records kept over many, many years. Since the "average" killing frost season is past, the county agents office is urging that people grow more food than ever before, pointing out the needs in Erope, Asia and Eng land. In co-operation with the pro Eastern Entrance Of The WAYNESVILLE, N. C, THURSDAY, Heads Rotarians HOWARD CI.APP will become president of the Rotary Club on July first, succeeding W. Roy Fran cis. Howard Clapp Is New President Of Rotary Club Howard Clapp was elected presi dent of the Waynesville Rotary Club last Friday by the new board of directors Mr. Clapp will take office on July first, succeeding W. Roy Francis, who becomes vice president. Stanley Blading was re-elected secretary, and S E. Connatscr was re-elected treasurer, with R. L. Sutton assistant treasurer. The club elected the following board of directors: Richard Barber, M. H. Bowles, Dr. F. S. Love, Wil liam Medford, Ralph Prevost, W. Curl is Iiuss and Mr. Clapp. Dr. Love. Mr Francis and Mr. Ilrading were named as delegates to the district conterence in Ashc ville. Mr. Clapp will attend the inter national convention in Atlantic City in June, as official representative of the club. WHAT NEXT? Ambulance Is Stolen The telephone of Noble (iarrelt awakened him ringing furiously around 5:45 Wednes day morning. Mr. Garrett is accustomed to being aroused at all hours, but was consider ably surprised when he heard tb- voice of Sgt. Taylor, of the city police force of Asheville saying: "Mr. Garrett, we found your Bui'k ambulaure in West Asheville a short time ago. It was left by some unknown driver, but the only damage we can find is a flat tire." Mr. Garrett immediately went to garage at the funeral home and much to his surprise found that one of his ambulances was gone. Mr. Garrett sent one of his employes for the ambulaure early Wednesday morning and when if was returned to town it was further verified that the only damage was as reported by the Asheville officer. The lost ambulance would have been a great tragedy, ac cording to Mr. Garrett, as it could not have been replaced for sometime. As yet Mr. Garrett states that they have no definite in formation as fo who took the vehicle. The police are work ing on the rase. Mr. and Mrs James Harden How ell and young daughter, Carey, spent the week-end in York as the guests of relatives Mr Howell returned to town on Monday, but Mrs Howell and Carey remained over for a more extended visit gram, The Mountaineer and the seed and fertilizer dealers tl this area are today publish ing on pages four and five of the second section of this is sue, charts carefully prepared by agricultural authorities on the time, best varieties and method of planting the most widely used garden produce. It is suggested that you save these pages for frequent ref erences, and make use of the information contained on them as you plant a bigger and bet ter garden. Great Smoky Mountains National Park APRIL 25, 1945 4 Gas Stations To Give Sunday Service To Town One Station to Remain Open Each Sunday, Will Alternate Serving Public Four Waynesville service stations are announcing this week they will alternate every fourth Sunday in remaining open so the traveling public can have service each Sun day. The managers of the four sta tions also announced they would welcome any other operators join ing the plan, which was urged by the Chamber of Commerce and the Merchants Association. "If six stations join the plan, then each station would remain open one Sunday In six, or better still, it would be ideal to have ten stations participate," a spokesman said. The stations announcing their plans this week include Sims Tire & Battery Service, Howell's Esso Station, Gulf Service Station and Underwood Sinclair Station. All of these stations are on Main street. Tour Saturday To Inspect Clover And Alfalfa A tour for the purpose of observ ing crops of Alfalfa and Ladino Clover in the county will be con ducted on Saturday by the county farm agents, according to Wayne Corpening. All cattlemen and persons in terested in pasture improvement and better and more hay arc in vited and urged by the farm agents to go on the tour which will be held Saturday morning. Any person who would like to make the trip and does not have means of transportation are asked to contact the county farm agents' office and they will be provided, it was announced by Mr. Corpen ing. The party making the tour will leave Waynesville at 9:00 o'clock and go to the Roy Robinson farm in Beaverdam township, where a crop of alfalfa will be Inspected. From the Robinson farm the party will go to the Osborne farm in the Pigeon section scheduled to arrive at 10:30 where a field of Ladino Clover will be seen. This clover is larger than the White Dutch variety and is much more vigorous, and is being grown with success on the Osborne farm It was pointed out by the farm agent. From the Osborne farm the party will proceed to the A. C. Walker farm in (jrabtree township where they will inspect alfalfa. Maggie School Realizes $200 From Benefit Approximately $200 was cleared at. the fiddler's convention which was staged at the Maggie school last Saturday night, when ten sring bands took part on the program. Prizes were awarded the winners in the contests held by the school patrons. It was voted to make the convention an annual affair. The school patrons have set a program of equipment for the school for the year and to date have purchased during the past few months a piano, hexograph ma chine, refrigerator, sink with elec tric unit for washing dishes. Also other items for the school came teria of which Mrs. Thomas Howell has charge. Roger Ferguson is principal of the school which is given splendid cooperation by the patrons and citizens of the community. Police Department Makes Seven Arrests During Past Week There were seven arrests made by the city police force during the past week. Six cases were charged with public drunkenness and one for trespassing on the town watershed property. All defendants pleaded guilty in mayor's court and were released on payment of court costs. Haywood Nurses Club To Have Illustrated Lecture At Meet An illustrated lecture will fea ture the program at the meet ing of the Haywood County Nurses club which will be held on Monday evening at the Nurses Home of the county hospital. Miss Frances Thompson, presi dent of the club, will preside. All members are urged to attend. $2.00 in Advance in Haywood and Jackson Counties Easter Traffic Hits New High Record; To Tighten On Speeders Speaks Tonight CARE GOFRCH. editor, publish er, author, bunion:.!, speaker and radio figure, will be the speaker tonight at the ladies night banquet given by the ItoLiry Club for their wives and gm sis in Hie dining room of the Methodist i lunch. Mr. Gocrch is owner of The State. Italcigh. The li.uiiu.'l will be held at 7: IS. H I! D.iwnpoil, Guy Massie and Charles Kay compose the coiiiiinl tee in i Imikc. Tickets For C. of C. Banquet Have Been Put On Sale Tickets for (lie annual Cham ber of Commerce banquet have gone on sale at the office of the oi'Kaiii.ution. The number thut can be axom'iulatol at -the llazHwond school dining room is limited, and officials said yesterday that a record breaking attendance is expect ed, as former Governor J. M. ilroiieliton will he (he speaker. The tickets are $1 :?5 earh, and the dale is Friday, May third. Woodard Named Hazelwood Chief J. G. Woodanl w.is named chief of police cd lliilwood Tuesday by the Mayor and Hoard of Alder men. Chief Woodaid succeeds Jim Evans, who recent l.v resigned to resume a smiil.tr po ,t at Clyde. Chief Woodaid is already on the job. lie held posts on the police force at Old I in I and al o Rrvson City. He solved for six years in the aiiov, uilh him I of the time with Hie military police. Since April tllh lluqli Browning has been acting chief. Hazelwood Town Hall Torn Down Workmen are completing their job of tcaiint; down Ihe Hazelwood town hall on Hi own avenue. The malriial in the building will be used fo build a garage to house the town's motor vehicles. The lot mil If e'eaird until such time as a new city hall can be constructed. Mayor Clyde Fisher said yesterday. '46 Easter Parade Here Far Ahead Of All Others Easter here, (he first since the war, was observed with more en thusiasm than has ever been noted The churches have never been so crowded and fhe buying of F.aster finery never so great, according to the ministers and the merchants. The mild weather on Kaster Sun day made a prelect, setting for the display of the new hats, suits and dresses. The program starling in the com munity with Hie Sunrise service sponsored by the Methodist Youth Fellowship drew the largest crowd ever to assemble around the cross at Lake Junatuska. At the 11 o'clock hour people poured into the churc hes and pews were not chosen for their location, but those attending were glad to find seats. There was special music in all the churches. In the evening the Easter can' tata given at the First Methodist 49,500 People Live within 20 milea of Waynesville their Ideal shopping center. State Highway Patrol Announce Establishment Of Two Speed Zones In Haywood County Highway traffic was the heaviest Easter than at any time this year, according to Patrolman O. R. Rob erts yesterday. Not a single acci dent was reported in Haywood for the 24-hour period of Easter. With weather permitting, a check up will be made soon on lights on all cars passing a certain point in Haywood. Patrolmen will check both headlights and taillights to see if everything Is In order before letting a car or truck pass. No indication was given as to when or where the light checking station would be set up. This is part of a state-wide program. Patrolman Roberts listed improp er lights and speeding as the two chief violations in Haywood. Speed ers were warned of the 50-miles per hour speed limit except through city limits and in special speed zones. A speed zone extending from Bradley's Store on Highway 19 and 23 to a quarter mile above Dayton Rubber will be set up this week. The limit in this area will be 35 miles per hour. Through Hazel wood and Waynesville city limits the speed is 25 miles an hour maxi mum. Another speea zone of 35 miles an hour will be set up from the railroad in West Canton to a point west of Patton school. The speed limit on the highway through Clyde Is 25 miles per hour. The Clyde speed zone starts at Morgan's Mill and extends east to the end of the wide pavement. Eleven Men Left Monday For Fort Bragg Eleven men left here Monday morning for Fort Bragg where they were to be given pre-induction physical examinations. Practically all those in the group were around 18 years of age, it was learned from the clerk of the draft board. Truett Walker Medford was named leader of the group on the bus trip to Fort Bragg. Others in the party were: John William Haney, Jr., Edward Earl Nelson. Richard M. Barker. Ish mael Worth Parton. James Wilson McElroy, David Ray Cagle, Wada Harold Guy, Robert Thomas Buch anan, Willard John Warren and Hardy Kirkpatrick. who was trans ferred from Miami, Fla. Annual Audit Is Being Made Of Town Hazelwood The annual audit, of the town of Hazelwood is now being made, and will be completed within the next ten days, according to Clyde Fi3her, mayor. The audit is being made by Bowen Henderson. "The audit will present a pretty financial picture," Mayor Fisher said. Details will be published when it has been completed. church by the combined choirs of the local churches with a number of visiting guest soloists attracted a record gathering, who heard one of the most outstanding musical renditions ever presented here. With the return of flowers in favor as hat trimmings, a color ful array was noted on the street and in the churches. The day was warm enough for either a dress or a suit which ever fancy led the wearer to buy. Some of the hats had large flow ers, some small and here and there feathers were noted under the veils that seem to be invariably th finishing touch. Hundreds of corsages were worn, varying from exotic orchids to old fashioned roses and carnations. In the local flower shop the manage ment worked conitnuously for two days and nights filling the orders in time for the recipients to wear them Sunday morning,