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August 29, 1949 -v THE WATNESTTLLE MtJlAINBER PAGE THREE (Seeond Section) OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS i i i mm r m -mr w J m m m mm m ' mm ft v . mrjj 'mim i xM 1 B One Of Most Attractive Spots In All Western North Carolina i Highway 276 (Lower) Parkway Above ace lake. The hills of .hi- area are dotted with L -' , I kit" Golf Course Is Busy Place , . .1... L.nulimka taken from the bridge over tin- dam of the 2.0 au Hi i.iit - f i ;he hotels can be seen near tlit. shoi :ert (y. .1 roll- j -chtiI a . Jam leal in'- j i) modern 1 ' iouv of ex- ower. Mi'. : lperliiiie- anee and his stage presence, per sonality and generous response lo encores delighted the nnisic-lo ing audience. The work of William Zimmer man, pianist and accompaniM . en hanced the program which was a major event of the season here. Program highlights included Mr. Zimmerman's "Etude Tableau" by Haehmaninoir; the aria, "l-amenlo di Federieo" from the opera "1,'Ar lesiana," by Cilea. two recitatives and arias from Handel's "Messiah." and the group of spirituals sung bv Mr. Johnson. Use Mountaineer Want Ads Get A Kick . . . ul of Uaking Quality KES PIES PASTRIES happy when you shop with us man's Bakery Srtet Waynesville lie Perfect i Mid-Day Snack finales rifjlit here at our fountain. Let irt-pare your favorite sandwich with the Icons attention you have conic to ject of us. j FOR UNEXCELLED AND PRESCRIPTION SERVICE always stop at N lis Drug Store Waynesville SSL have plenty o jt SERVICE TO (YOUR FORD IN OTCH CONDITION III enjoy carefree driving while eur bequtiful country. And be in for a check-up before you nome, loo. NOW d ut' VIS-LINER ,TOR SALES Great Smoky Mountains Hational Park Is Larger Than Many People Realize The following facts about the Creat Smoky Mountains were com piled by Bill Sharpe, head of the Slate News Hureau, in Ilaleigh. These facts are answers to the most common questions asked about the l'.nk. Perhaps this information would be worth filing. ! Area 4(i 1.000 acres; divided be tween North Carolina and Tennes see. Length. 51 miles, width 19 miles. Thirty-six consecutive miles over .i.OIK) feet hir.li. ' Sixteen peaks over (i.OIK) feet liif.h. j Highest peak, ('lineman's Dome, feel. j The Smokies comprise the great t mass of upland cast of the Black Hills. They contain the most extensive virgin red spruce and hardwood fori sis n America. About 200,000 acres of the land is in virgin lim ber. A natural arboreteum, the Smok ies contain l.'tO species of native trees, 1.300 dowering plants, and over 3.(i()0 plants of all kinds, more variely of plant life than any simi lar area in the American temperate one. I'oresls include gianl chestnut, red maple, buckeye, cherry, silver bell, hemlock, spruce, yellow birch, tulip poplar, etc. The pageant of wild (lowers is unsurpassed. From early spring un til late fall the display includes rhododendron, flame azaleas, laurel. Wildlife in the area includes deer, bear, many smaller furred animals. Over 200 kinds of birds have been identified. Hunting, trap ping prohibited. GOO miles of trout streams open to fishing under park regulations. The park contains 50.5 high standard highways, 70 miles of sec ondary roads. Hiking trails and horse trails to tal over 000 miles. The Appalachi an Trail follows the crest of the ridge and is standard width and grade, well-marked. II may be cov ered the entire distance in the Smokies by horseback, though with difficulty in western part. Modern campgrounds at Smoke monl. N. C, and Chimneys, Tenn. Other camp sites and outdoor fa cilities in the park for hiker and rider. One wilderness area set aside for hiker and rider. Other areas for fool travelers only, where wild flowers and wild life may lie studied. Old homes and mt)Ui.jind farms are preserved in their pioneering slate by park officials; some are near the roads. Smokies originally owned by Cherokee Indians, who now live on reservation on North Carolina bor- " III tl 8 n fl I JUNALUSKA SUPPLY CO. Dealers In Staple and Fancy Groceries Complete Line Of BUILDING MATERIAL MILLWORK TO ORDER BIG CHIEF SERVICE STATION Gas, Oil and Lubrication Phone 88 The Best Grade "A" DRIVE-IN In Town Breakfast our Specialty! Sandwiches Drinks DELICIOUS BAR-H-QI E CHICKEN Ideal for Picnics and Sunday Dinner CHARLIE'S Opposite Pet Dairy EXPERT WHEEL BALANCING Is a Specialty With Us Insist on the Best Get Sinclair Gas, OiL Lubricants Underwood Sinclair Service This scene was taken just after leaving Wagon Hoad dap on Pis gah Mountain, and the descent is on the Haywood side The lower road is No. 276 leading to Waynesville. and the upper road is part of the Blue Ridge Parkway, now open for five miles to visitors. A part of a huge stone retaining wall can be seen in about the cen ter of the picture. Protestant Literature Vital In U. S. Profesor Henry CI. Harnett, Eng lish scholar and professor at Flor ida Southern College, Lakeland, Fla., discussed "Literature and Protestantism," in his lecture Thursday night at Lake Junaluska. Compared with Roman Catholic ism, Protestantism is a minority movement in the Christian popula tion of the world. Dr. Harnett said. But in lis literature and oilier cul tural aspects it holds a unique and important place for western civili zation. In its contributions to culture in the field of music, history, art, architecture, literature, moral, so cial and economic reforms. "Unhappily broken up into many sects, it expresses something of value and significance to the world, especially to American democracy, which is a product of Protestantism in the New World. Freedom of thought, and freedom of speech are outstanding characteristics of the Protestant movement." Outstanding contributions of the der of park. Name of the mountains derived from a deep blue haze prevalent over area. Park to bo connected with Shen andoah Park by Blue Uidge Park way, 500 miles long, now under construction. ANTIQUES REMOVAL SALE Closing Shop at HOTEL GORDON Aug. 30. Furniture, glass, china, and brass at greatly reduced prices. FLOWERS FOR EVERY OCCASION POTTERY AND GIFTS WAYNESVILLE FLORIST AND GIFT SHOP Main Street Phone 805 THE BEST IN Real Estate Insurance Summer Rentals The L. N. Davis Co. Phone 77 Main Street SEE US FOR . . . ACCESSORIES WASHING GREASING POLISHING GAS AND OIL JAMES SHELL SERVICE North Main Street Looking for GOOD FOOD for GOOD HEALTH? Try Burnette's Cafe Main St. Waynesville Meetings And Office Hours Rotary Club meets every Friday at one, at the Towne House. Jon athan Woody, president. Lions Club meets every Thurs day evening, at 7. at the Towne Mouse, Richard Bradley president. Public Library open daily 10 to 12, and 1 to 5. Closed Wednesday afternoon. Chamber of Commerce, open daily, except Sunday, !) lo !::t0 See church pages for details ol church services in Haywood. Monday, 7:30 p. in.- Waynes ville Junior Chamber of Commerce meets at Haywood County Court House. Every Thursday night Street Dance, Court House parking lot. No doubt more visitors know more about the 18-hole golf course at the Country Club than any other one spot in this entire section. The sporty course attracts large crowds. It is rated as one of the best courses in the entire South. THKV EAT IN NOKTIIWKST SI'OKANK. Wash (II1M-Hungry lumberjacks are taking advantage of the "Hardy F.alcrs Special" of fered by Ulrich's came in down town Spokane. It consists of six eggs, a ham steak, all the Ameri can fried potatoes and toa-1 you can eat and "rortee 'til the pot runs dry." Price: $1 4(i. Protestant movement cited by the speaker, included the transla tions of the Bible into the language of the common people: the liymn ody, the I i bruit's, Uie authors, the periodical literature, the sermons and the institutions of learning which have become centers of cul ture. In music -the ' 'congregational singing and the spirituals of the South, he said have been of in calculable benefit to idealism and have lifted men nearer to Cod. The Protestant movement. he said, had put the pulpit at Hie center in public worship and the world missionary movement spon sored by Protestant denominations had released a literature of value and importance, while the works of Protestant prose writers and poets had filled the channels of history. For The Best In DRY CLEANING Pick-up and Delivery Phone 113 Central Cleaners Church Street THE ESSENTIALS OF BEAUTIFUL HAIR . . . I lrst. your hair is contour cut, then given a delicately sculptured permanent wave. I,r( us add h subtle tint to your hair to radiate your whole Demon . . . accent your skin coloring: . . . set off your dramatic fall costume!). Personality Beauty Shop Located Bark of Firestone On Miller Street Operators Evelyn Helm and Primes Holllficld Phone 306 CHARLIE'S TEXACO SERVICE" Open 24 Hours a Day ONE OF THE MOST COMPLETE SERVICE CENTERS IN W. N. C. 13. F. Goodrich Tires and Tubes -t. Telephone 817 AUCTION SALE Waynesville Art Gallery TWO SALES DAILY 10:30 A. M. 8:00 P. M. This Season We Have Our Largest, Finest Collection Fine Diamond Jewelry . . . Imported Porce lains . . . Watches . . . Clocks . . . Antique English Silver . . . Antique Furniture . . Sterling Silver . . Complete Sterling Flat ware Sets . . . Service for 8 and 12 . . . Art TWO SALES DAILY 10:30 A. M. 8:00 P. M. 7" Objects. Hundreds Of Items Too Numerous To Mention And . . . The Finest Collection Of Lace Dresden Figures Ever Offered To The Public For Sale. Valuable Gifts FREE At Each Sale! TWO SALES DAILY 10:39 a.m. 8 p.m. Main Street In Our New Large Building TWO SALES DAILY 10:30 a.m. 8 p.m. Waynesville Art Gallery Waynesville 2 Main Street NIGHT Phone 381-J
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