THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER | * ^1 / ' '? Voice of the People What is your most vivid Christ mas recollection? Mrs. Fred RatclilTe: "I remember most vividly my first Christmas in California. I had been there only a month and was away from all my family and friends. My husband was serving with the Navy in Hono lulu and I was very lonely. On Christmas Day. one of my neigh bors. an old lady about 84 years of age. came in and invited me to dinner. I shall never forget her." J. E. Barr: "I think I remember most vividly the Christmas I was in the army stationed in the Phil-' ippine Islands. Santa Claus ap peared with a water buffalo instead of reindeer and distributed tobac co.' Mrs. Robert H. Gibson: "The Christmas I was 12 years old and got my last doll?a beautiful life size one with long blond hair and lovely clothes. It was before the days of all the elaborate dolls and > during the time when children didn't get so much for Christmas. This doll came from Atlanta and 1 kept it for many years," Harry Liner, Sr.: "About 10 years ago I spent a most enjoyable Christmas at Cold Springs, up near Max Pattch, where we were oper- i ating a bandmill. At Christmas time we had a delightful program which was put on by Captain Col-1 ton and Major Brown of the Sal vation Army About 30 families? there were quite a few children ?! came to the Christmas Tree pro gram and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Some of the children attending were having their first real Christmas program. Seeing chfhfren enjoy Christmas is, I thigfc. wh?L,makesrC4yBstmasjreal." C. C. Poindexter: "All my Christ-1 mases have been good ones and I remember them all. a fact that makes it difficult to single one out. Perhaps, though, one does stand out?it was in Franklin when I was quite young. I received for Christ mas a big apple and a red stick of candy. The apple was called a "buff" apple, and I thought Santa | Claus brought it. It wasn't until a few years later that I realized that the apple wasn't brought by Santa at all. but had been grown right in our own yard." Mrs. W. Roy Plott: "The first doll I received that opened and closed its eyes. It had blonde hair and I was very thrilled." Mrs. Grace White: "I have many memories of Christmas, but I think perhaps the earliest one I can re member stands out from all the others. It was about a half cen tury ago and we were living in a small bjw.n in Indiana. For Christ mas that year I was given a red w-agph with a blue bottom, a beau tiful stocking, which was hanging against a lace curtain on the win dow. and in the stocking there was a large orange. Oranges were very scarce in small towns at that time, (See Voice?Page 3) ISwsBft, ?S&US-1 The Weather CLOUDY Monday?Some cloudiness and continued rather cold. Possibility of light rains Tuesday. (Official Waynesville tempera ture as compiled at the State Test Farm?: Date Max. Mln. Rainfall Dec. 18 57 22 " 19 57 23 20 50 81 .07 21 i. 41 30 .00 I Lawn Display Attracts Much Attention One of the most colorful Christinas lawn displays this year was made by Mrs. Ralph Prevost and shows shepherds. Painted in brilliant colors, the display is even more effective at night when illumi nated by spotlights. (Mountaineer photo.) County-Wide Installation Oi Masons Set For 29th Stores To Stay Open Until 9 Today, Tuesday Waynesville stores will be open : tonight < Monday) and Tuesday night until nine o'clock for the convenience of Christmas shop pers. The stores will also be ! open until 5:30 Wednesday after noon. An Thursday Mid IWday W (tores will be closed, opening | again at regular hours on Satur day. Most stores are reporting brisk | Christmas shopping, large crowds, and much gayety among the shoppers as the Christmas j holidays draw near. Wellco Is Giving t Christmas Party I For 75 Children | Exclusive to The Mountaineer! Seventy-five children from ' among the neediest families in j Haywood county will have an op portunity to enjoy the tradition of Santa Claus thru the combined sponsorship of Wellco Shoe Cor poration and of World Construc j lion. The "Radio Christmas Tree," a special program to be broadcast by WHCC on Christmas Eve, from the ? Court House from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.. will feature surprise gifts for the \ seventy-five children selected by the Salvation Army from among the neediest families that would normally be unable to aiTord giving I gifts this year. ! Each child will select a helium filled balloon containing the iden tity of the toy he or she will re , ceive. 11. W. (tollman, president of ' Wellco and Founder of World Con ; str iction will act as master of cere monies. Mr. Rollman stated. "It is my fervent hope that within our liftime. every family, everywhere in the world, will be able to afford to celebrate Christmas in peace and prosperity and that little children everywhere can find the toys to gladden their hearts under the family Christmas tree in their, own homes." Driver Asleep; Truck Damaged While on his way to Waynes ville Saturday night, Fred Cagle. Jr., who lives on the Plott Creek Road, apparently went to sleep while driving and his pick-up truck went over an embankment, accord ing to Cpl. Pritchard Smith of the Highway Patrol, who investigated the accident. The driver was uninjured but damage to the cab of the vehicle amounted to about $300, Cpl. Smith said. Cagle said he had had no sleep for two nights because of two sick children and he was on his way to Waynesvllle for medicine when the accident happened about 1,000 feet west of John Plott's home. ? See picture on page 8) Officers of four Masonic lodges in Haywood, which is the 41st dis- ' trict, will be installed in a joint ' installation service at the First Methodist church. Monday, Decem ber 29, at 7:30, it was announced today. There are 12 officers for each ' lodge, and a large attendance is j expected. There are approximately ' 700 Masons ig Jlaywood county, i The Waynesville lodge has about ; 200 members, with 'about 225 in the Canton lodge, and 125 in both 1 Clyde and Bethel. R. H. Terrell, district deputy 1 grand master, will be in charge of 1 the services, which are open to the | public. After the services, the ^ members of the Waynesville chap-, J ter of the Eastern Star will serve i refreshments. j J - ] I Band And Chorus Praised For The ] Christmas Concert; A large and appreciative audi- * ence heard the Waynesville high school concert and band and chotus j give their annual Christmas pro- j 1 gram Thursday night. Charles Is- \ i ley. director, and Robert A. Camp- 1 bell, assistant director, presented < a program mainly from the Mes-1'? siah. It Dr. H. G. Allen, superintendent ' of Lake Junaluska Assembly, came ' by The Mountaineer office and I made the statement: "I was favorably impressed with ' the concert given by the group of musicians Thursday evening. It ' was inspiring, and I enjoyed every 1 minute of the program. I have j' heard many high school groups, as well as college musicians, and pro fessionals. but never have I seen and heard a group present selec-, tions from the Messiah with more feeling and sincerity than did those young people Thursday evening. I want the directors, Mr. Isley, and Mr. Campbell, and everyone who \ participated in the band and chorus, to know of my deep appre ciation for an evening of fine mu sic. We are fortunate in having such programs available here in our community.'' National Guard To Hold Party Tuesday Night The National Guard unit in Way nesville and vicinity will hold its annual Christmas party for guards men and their families Tuesday night at 7 o'clock In the Armory. The Armory will be appropriate ly decorated for the Christmas party and will feature a radio hookup with Santa Claus so that the children may talk with him over short wave before he arrives at the Armory to distribute pres ents and candy. A Christmas bag containing candy, fruits, and nutR will be giv en to eevryone present. Door prizes will be awarded to the ladies. Gifts To Lions Will Help About 150 Children The dimes you have been drop ping on the Lions Club board on Main Street will cloth about 150 ind 200 needy children this year, reports from various committees have stimated. Although not all the money has been counted?or even collected? the total will probably run close to $1,000, including about $150 from the request radio program Saturday night. The club works , with the county schools on this' ChrtstmSs' project 1 Teachers select the phpils who are in need of clothing and list what | is needed. Club members then take the children to stores and j make the purchases. New Directors For Chamber Of Commerce Named A new Board of Directors has seen elected for the Waynesville Chamber of Commerce and will be nstalled at the next regularly scheduled meeting January 13, Dr. Boyd Owen, the new president, >aid today. The new board is composed of \. P. Ledbetter, representing Haz-^wood; Dr. H. G. Allen, rep resenting Lake Junaluska: Carl Henry, representing the tourist op ;rators; R. N. Barber, Jr.. repre senting the agricultural interests; ind Tommy Thompson, represent ing industry. Balloting for the new Board has been in progress for the pa=t two weeks. There, new directors will join ivith right directors previously named to help direct the activities of the Chamber of Commerce for the coming year. Previously nam ed were G. C. Ferguson, James L. Kilpatrick, D. Reeves Noland. Charles Ray. Heinz Rollman, W. Curtis Russ. Jonatlfan Woody, and Jimmy Childress. Other officers of the Chamber are Johnnv Johnston, vice-presi dent, M. R. "Bud" Whisenhunt, treasurer; H. P. McCarroll, past president; and Miss Edith Cham bers, full-time secretary. DELIAVOOD CHRISTMAS PLAY "The Little Angel Sang," a Christmas pageant, will be pre sented at the Dellwood Methodist Church Wednesday night at 7:30. The public is invited to attend. Indications Show HaywoJ To Have A Merry Christ J Masons Buy Acre Site; Might Build The Waynesville Masonic Lodge | have acquired an acre site at the intersection of Love Lane, Chest nut Park Drive, and Depot Street. The site was purchased from the 1 Love estate. Tentative plans are to erect a modern home for the lodge on the site, it was explained by Jack Fel met worshipful master of the lodge. At the present, the site | will be cleared of some timber and beautified. Officers have under consideration plans for a building for the lodge on the site. Mr. Felmet said that the property was available, and the members thought it a good investment to ! make the purchase now, with the idea of building at a later date. | The acre site would afford plenty of parking room around the build ing, it was explained. Salvation Army Visiting Remote Areas To Provide Christmas Cheer The Ealvation Army Mountain I Mission, along - with other church and civic groups in the county, is providing Christmas cheer for many families that might not otherwise be reached. The Salvation Army, under the direction of Major Cecil Brown, has taken uDon itself the job of reaching families in remote areas of the county. Sunday the Army set up three Christmas trees ? in Maple Springs. Shelton Laurel, and Little Creek ? and distrib-1 uted baskets of food to the fami lies that were present. There were also gifts for the children. (See Salvation Army?Page 3) I ; Many Families Received Cheer By Civic Groups Civic and church groups in /the Waynesville area have already pro vided help for approximately 50 families with Christmas gifts and food, according to records at the Haywood County Welfare Depart ment. The families that were help I ed were secured from a master list, set up by the department at the i instigation of civic officials to avoid ! duplication in the Christmas work that is carried on by the various groups. The total number of families that have received help is probably more than 50, that number being the amount of families that were j listed on the master list. The Welfare Department has also helped to compile the various lists that were used by the civic and church groups in the Waynesville area for Christmas parties for the needy. Mrs. Sam Queen reminded every one that the ofTieo would remain open until noon Wednesday and that anyone Wishing to obtain the names of needy families may do so by either visiting the office or j calling. Community, Christmas Tree Scheduled Tomorrow The Community Christmas tree. - which always attracts many young- ^ stcrs, will be held tomorrow (Tues day) at 3:30 in the court room of c the Haywood Court House. The affair, which is sponsored i annually by the Waynesville Wo- ( man's Club, is just one of the many f projects being carried on in s Waynesville to provide a more t joyful Christmas for children who J might otherwise not have a Christ- f mas. j The program will feature the I telling of the Christmas Story by Admiral W. N. Thomas and carols d will be sung by members of the 11 'arious church choirs. Mrs. C. F. Kirkpatrirk is general hairman of the event. She is be ng assisted by a committee that ncludes Mrs. Roy Campbell, Mrs. Charles Ray. Mrs. John Hipptt. Miss tobina Miller. Miss Pearl John on, Mrs. W. N. Thomas, Mrs. M. V. Stanley, Miss Anne Albright, diss Margaret Elder, Mrs. Hub llngletary, Mrs. N. W. Garrett, Sr., drs. E. J. Stanmyre, Miss Louise ialiard, and Mrs. Joe Liner. Bags of candy and fruit will be listrlbuted and toys will be given o small children. ? Kids Lend A Helping Hand No one enjoys Christmas more than the children and most of them start right off by helping the older folks decorate the tree. These young ladies adding a few finishing touches of their own are Caroline Moore (standing), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Moore, and Sandra Nance, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Nance. ? Mountaineer photo.) Tax Listers Are Named; Listing Starts Jan. 1 Tile coming of the New Year means that taxes will be on most peoples' minds for the first few months. To help with the county and town taxes, listers for the 13 town ships in Haywood have been nam ed b'y the Board of Commissioners and Mrs. Mildred H. Bryson, tax collector. Listing starts Jan. 1. Classes for the listers will be conducted next Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the courthouse ] cd below must be present: East Fork?Ken Burnett; Ivy Hill?Eugene Howell; Jonathan Creek?Sam Chambers; Clyde ? William Osborne; Iron Duff?Ray Milner; Fines Creek?Glenn Mc Craeken; Pigeon?Henry Garner; Crabtree?Monson McElroy; Cecil ? Jerry Francis; Waynesville ? Hugh Jolly and David Turner; Cataloochee ? Mack Caldwell Jr.; Beaverdam?Vaughan Byers. Kelly Carswell, and Mrs. Wade Rhea; and 1 White Oak?Teague Williams. Listing places will be announced at a later date. revaluation board has also, been named with Jule Boyd as! supervisor. 'Following are the members of this board: ? See Tax Listers?Page 3) Spring is not the only time a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. The affliction that struck a local boy was easily solved in keep ing with the spirit of the season, and the manner in which he did this is found In pictures on page two of the second section. Prisoners To Enjoy Chicken And Dumplings Inmates in the Haywood Coun ty jail will enjoy chieken and dumplings for Christmas din i ner. Sheriff Fred Campbell said : today. In addition to the traditional : fare of chicken and dumplings, the prisoners will also be given fruits and nuts. Large NuJ Activities M Scheduled I This week promii^l one for the peof^H County as the ten^H mas season incre^l ; minute shopping programs in evidenc^l available minute including Christina* The holiday started for some school children t!ii^| jthey started a tuo-^| Actually, the ehild^| 'I I 1 ailei^fl I weekend gave litem j tion. I All the business H | mental departments. ? in the W ;n i e ulle-l^| have announced ' Christmas holiday employees. Praeticall; 'H closed Chi istma^ Ibl many etlablishment H Friday as well. The Waynesville I which will lie (.iiis^l Day. reported an inH J low of mail and , processed and delive^B I mas week started i Tht I than ? day. no; including H that number is ex^| crease as Christmas Waynesville stores tonight 'Monday unt^H ! and tomorrow niglfl o'clock for the coM shoppc The store^M (See Christmas* Kiwanis To Christmas On Wednei The Wavr.esville I will hold its annual derprivileged childr year, and members o : making plans for t 1 nient of the invited The party will be h mas Eve beginning a the Waynesville A child at the party wi ed with a box of cant and a toy. The committee it urged that anyone ? tribute to the Christi ? bring toys and gifts tion WHCC or to th I Auto Parts Company Children at the pat tertained with a fi radio show , and aD J ' Santa Claus. Fines Creek Farmer ll Chairman Of Countyl Floyd Fisher of Fines Creek was chosen chairman Friday for 1953 of the Haywood County PMA com mittee by elected delegates from each of the participating commun ities. He succeeds A. W. Ferguson of Crabtree. Other members of the new PMA committee are C. R. Liner of Waynesville, vice-chairman, and T. C. Davis of Iron Duff. In addition to the election of the county committee, each commun ity also piekpd its officers. Follow ing is a list of the new PMA com mittees: Waynesville?Will Leatherwood. chairman;. R. C. Francis, vice chairman; Boone Swayngirn, regu lar member; and alternates Robert Boone and Hardy Liner. Clyde ? Georgp Haynes, chair man; Robert Medford, vice-chair man; W. G. Byers. regular mem ber; and alternates Ray Holder and Carter Osborne. Pigeon?H. II. Garner, Jr.. chair man; Fred Long, vice-chairman; Devere Hardin, regular member; and alternates C. S. Rollins and J. Howard Reece. Panther Creek?Milton Messer, chairman; Marvin Arrington, vice chairman; John Fincher, regular member; and alternates Ernest Rogers and D. B. Arrington. Fines Oreek ? John Ferguson, chairman; Floyd Fisher, vice-chair man; Davis Price, regular member; and alternates R. A. Justice and Paul Ferguson. (See PMA?Page 3) Paper To Be Pm Only Once ThisM Today's is-ur I taineer will lie ivl published (fits with a tradition oI I pmploypps as murh ? siblp off at ( liristnuH will bp rlosed from I tprnoon at 5:M mot?ill", all. I Mill" Ikfl a fnuidai knMtfi I Thp paper i" ill l