? i ?ffl^BKlKVBSIHBB ^Mgfckiiin^Mj ^flfl | JPH ?^MQH ^ k mmJSmK jRJv ' /BUKKw iNHHIvBBF m? WT* 9^J a9Mv Kl/ ^ rafiCf i \ n? / f /\7 \ I J? BW Bh |b Anr hh I " AHv ? \ ^?B B^Pl w J / / if \ / /. / >?vy-^ 'A |^l j? k B^T A y / j jj i y I w ErE1 The Waynesville Mountatnffr HH~t ?-? A. TH. E?,e,n Entrance 0, The Ceea, S?ky ?? Nat,ona, Park ^^ ~ ~ " *- GAINESVILLE. N. C.. THURSDAY AFTERNOON. NOV. 26. 1953 iTn7."l?II n~ ? = *3 ?? ln Advancc ]" Haywood and JackaorTCountiea irvices Set I Churches 12 Towns ?bers of Waynesville and Icood churches are remind [ I'nion Services to be held Kb of the towns Thunksgiv Lornins at 9 a.m. (Rev. fcari Brendall, new pas [ the First Methodist Church, bosen "Thanksgiving Remind is his subject for the sermon t Waynesville Union Service, t Rev. M. R. Williamson, of besbyterian Church, will pre ind will be assisted by the Bdgar Goold, rector of Grace vpal Church, giving the res re reading, and Admiral W. N. ?s. retired Naval chaplain, resident of Lake Junaluska, ti the Prayer of Thanksgiv irles Isley will conduct the laed choirs of the four par ling churches in a special m. Psalm 150, by the great century French composer, Franck. Robert Campbell fanist I Waynesville offering in en k will be taken for the or ges supported by the various linations. The loose offering e divided equally among the k HAZELWOOD Rev. Jehn I. Kizer, pastor of ttelwood Baptist Church, will r the sermon in Hazelwood is his theme the phrase, "Let j te Thanks." i Rev. R. J. Hahn, of the dist Church, will lead the [ with the Rev. A. L. Gardin, t Church of God, reading ore and the Rev. Archie Gra of the Hazelwood Presbyter oirch. giving the prayers, hoir of about 30 voices made those from the four Hazel churches will be under the ion of Carol Underwood, of ?Ptist Church. Mrs. B. M. is organist. They will sing fecial numbers, "We Plough pelds and Scatter' from the Bury hymnal and "Not Alone Mighty Empire" from the ?dist hymnal. ie Churches Worship ether Thanksgiving 1 Community Thanksgiving tt was held in the Central Mist Church, Clyde, Wednes iThanksgiving Eve, at 7:30. Mverend George C. Starr, Jr., F of the church, was in is of the service, assisted by leverend K. E. George, pas the Clyde Wesleyan Metho Surch. The pastor of the Baptist Church, The Rev J. G. Goodwin, Jr. delivered IDual Thanksgiving sermon, ?abject was "Why Give I?" ?*ing the worship service, '1 hour was held in the Fel lp Hall of the Church. I* . i Article Features wood's Plott Hounds County's celebrated bounds are featured ih an in the November 22 Issue ^ ? nationally circulated ?Per \ *?ry is headlined ? "Plott fc Now Rated Best Bear ? World." * "id frozen for covered ' the hither peaks of the this afternoon. Pound is covered with snow ? Patch, r HP [ COOLER Jesdav Slightly cooler with JjhiR winds. Thursday, fair jhj Waynosvllle temperature Wied by the State Test Farm Max. Min. Rainfall ' 64 40 .02 " 54 SO ? THE WEATHF.RBYS AT HOME include the coach. Eddy. 7; Jean. 11, and Mrs. Weattierby, the former Mary Emma Massie. Riffht after this picture was taken on Saturday morning, Eddy rushed up stairs to put on his "playinf" clothes. (Mountaineer Photo). _ I New Community House Opened In South Clyde County Health Office Will Close Two Days The Haywood County Health Department office will be closed both Thursday and Friday of this week, Mrs. Rubye Bryson, acting head of the department, announced today. The office is regularly clos- , ed on Saturday and Sunday. Hunting Ban Is Lifted In W. Carolina The ban on hunting on state land in Western Carolina has now been lifted, according to Ed Jack son, district game protector. Governor Umstead cancelled the restrictions which were imposed recently because of drought con ditions and the extereme danger of forest fires. Organized hunts on the Pisgah refuge will open Thanksgiving, Mr. Jackson said. Hunting will be re scheduled because of the ban and those who were issued permits for the first hunts will be allowed to hunt first, he added. Hunting in Sherwood, Standing Indian, Warrion, and Rich Laurel areas will also open Thursday, and hunters need only to "check in" with game protectors before start ing hunting. Mr. Jackson also reminded, sportsmen that the hunting season for quail and rabbits opens on Thursday. / By MRS. KYLE LINCSEY Community Reporter The South Clyde CDP held its first meeting at the new commun ity house Monday night, and at the same time re-elected all officers who officiated last year. Most of the same committees were also re appointed because of their excel lent teamwork, cooperation and ac complishments. Lloyd Justice will remain as chairman; William Osborne, co chairman; Iva Ann Deaver, secre tary; Sam Jackson, treasurer; and Mrs. Lindsey, reporter. Mrs. Walter Rhodarmer will be the In surance collector. The group voted th^t the officers will have the authority over the use of the community house, and any group or organization of the community must ask permission from the officers for its use. There "are rules about the usage of fhe building, and anyone wanting to know them may contact the chair man. These rules have been ap proved by the group and the trus tees of the community house. The business session also includ ed discussion of the work still be ing done on the community build ing. Mrs. Van Deaver reported on the supper held last Saturday night' for the benefit of the project and the group was well pleased with the amount made. The committee that helped to get up the supper wish to thank all the folks for their cooperation. It was a pleasure to have several out-of-town folks as well as the people around here. The scrapbook committee was praised for the book made this past year. It has been taken to Ashe (See South Clyde?Page 5) I Young Drunken Drivers Tell Court They Drink Beer; Older Men Liquor The average young man. charged with driving drunk, usually says he was drinkihg beer. The older drivers tell the court they drank whiskey. This was very evident in the cases in which defendants arc charged with driving drunk in the current term of Superior Court. Several officers, and court offi cials, have a feeling there are some defendants who have an idea that to say they got tipsy on beer does not sound as hard as to say whiskey. Some defendants, it was pointed out, blame beer instead of whiskey In the hopes that the court will deal out a'lighter sctotciice. The intoxicant back of the trouble never altered the severity of the sentence. In two instances, the young de fendants said they started drink ing beer two weeks ago. Both also said they had just one bottle, and then got under the wheel, and be fore they knew it, a patrolman had cited them to court on a charge of driving drunk. Judge Sharp suggested that one young man sell his car in order to remove the temptation to drive, since his license would be revoked for a year. He said he had already started to dispose of the vehicle. Wealherby Teaches Teams Football Instead 01 Magic Officers Ask Fans Allow Plenty Time To Get To Game Officers are suggesting that fans give themselves plenty of time to get to the football game here Thanksgiving. The kick-off is at 2:30. and a record-breaking attendance is expected. Extra traffic officers will be on duty to help park cars in the various parking lots near the stadium. See story on sports page. Christmas Parade Set 10 A.M. On Saturday, Fifth The Christmas Parade, sponsor ed by the Merchants Asstpciation. has been set to start at ten o'clock. Saturday, December 5th. The par ade will begin at the high school, march to Hazelwood, there load In cars and proceed to the First Baptist Church in Waynesville. Leaving that point at 10:45, the parade will move down Main Street to the court house. A spec ial committee is now at work on floats and participants for the par ade which will usher Santa Claus into town. Bloodmobile Due Here On Monday A minimum of 125 pints of blood will be sought Monday when 1 the Red Cross Bloodmobile is. scheduled to visit Waynesville. The mobile unit will be open from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. The Red Cross Grey Ladies, headed by Mrs. Felix Stovall, will be at the church to assist the regular crew of the Bloodmobile. Prospective donors have been asked to call the Red Cross office in the courthouse to make their pledge. Johnny Edwards and Rudolph Carswell are co-chairman of the Lions Club blood program, which sponsors the visit ,of the Blood mobile here. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gelgcr are newcomers to Waynesville and are residing in the Balsam Manor A partments. They came ,here from Savannah, Georgia. Mr, Geigcr has a position with Champion Paper ' and Fibre Company. By BOB CONWAY Mountaineer Staff Writer "Football is not a game of magic.'1 That, in seven words, is the philosophy of Carleton E. (for Eddy) Weatherbyl one of the fin est football coaches in the Old North State?or any of the other 47 for that mater. As a result of this belief, Coach Weatherby has produced very few magicians in 25 years at Waynes ville High School, but he has turn ed out a battalion of good football players. Because of his non-belief in legerdemain, Coach Weatherby has taught his Mountaineers that football is a matter of fundament als ? and that their blocking, tackling, and general physical con dition pays off on the scoreboard. The Coach also gently reminds his charges from time to time that it takes all 11 men to win a foot "ball game. As a result, Wayncs (See Weatherby?Page 5) Clyde Central Methodist Church Receives Gifts Members and interested friends of Central Methodist Church, Clyde, have presented a number of gifts to the Church to be used in the .Sanctuary, A lovely Altar set, consisting of brass cross, candlesticks, and vases and a communion table runner were gifts of Mr. and Mrs. John Stamey. Five brass offering plates were presented by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Price, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Cor zlne, Mrs. Howard Shook and Shar on Shook, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bel cher and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Haynos. A maroon Bible bookmark was given by Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Mat-' thews and family. A large illuminated picture, "The Head of Christ" by Salman, will be hung in the Sanctuary behind the pulpit as a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Grady Rogers. A brass baptismal bowl to match the altar set was given by Mr. and Mrs. Cordell Chambers. To add beauty to the communion service, a large high polished aluminum communion service was presented by Mrs. Mark Leather wood. One gift will be presented a Sunday until each has been dedi cated to the service of God. it was announced by the Rev. George C. Starr. Jr., minister i?f the church. Special Venire Called Friday In Gunter Case Regular School Attendance Important, Court Officials Tell Students And Parents . V " 'A:?i??? Courtroom Observations Perhaps the most tense moment in the- present term of court, came Tuesday, when 14-year-old Wade McElroy, stood before Judge Sharp, and answering to charges on breaking and entering said: "I've learned my lesson; I've de cided to cut out this foolishness." The frail lad.'standing at the bar of justice, brought tears to the eyes of three-fourths of the packed court room ? even experienced court officials reached for their handkerchiefs. , During the morning session, about 20 uniformed Girl ScoutN attended court, and took in about two and a half hours of the pro cedure from the front row. Judge Sharp rrcogniaed the group, and th? y stood with their leader, Mrs. ilenr.v Gadd.v. Tuesday afternoon, the entire sixth grade of the Central Elemen tary school attended in a body. It was their grade money which was taken when fhe school was en tered some weeks ago. The school officials felt that seeing and hear ing the trial of the two boys charged with entering the school would make a profound impression on the students. Thus far, on two occasions, of ficers from Tennessee have been in court, as well as the chief of police of Taylorsvilie. A Sevier county judge, and sheriff were here on Tuesday as character witnesses for a Gat (See Observation?Page 5) Saunook CDP To Hear Talk By TVA Agent W. M. Landess of the Tennessee Valley Authority's Division of Agri cultural Relations will be the prin cipal speaker at a meeting of the Saunook CDP organization at 7:30 p.m. December 4 at the Saunook S/^iool. The group also will elect its officers for 1954 and discuss plans for the coming year. Mr. Landess, who has appeared in Haywood County on a number of occasions, will speak on the value of organization in the development of rural communities. He also will show a number of color slides to illustrate his talk. Court officials rapped hard at parents, and students, for failure to attend seliool regularly, as two teen-age boys went on trial Tues day on charges of a series of break ing and entering cases here in Waynesville. Entering a plea of guilty was LeRoy Wyatt, a 16-year-old boy, | who.said "he just quit school" at the age ot 16 while in the sixth grade. He was charged with enter ing six places in town, and taking a quantity of money and mer chandise, His accomplice, frail 14-year-old \ Wade MehalTey, who had a report card to show he made good grades in school, showed regret for his deeds, and told the court he was sorry, "and had quit this foolish ness". Wyatt made' no statement of re gret, and refused to answer ques tions put to him by Judge Sharp. Prior to the start of the trial Wyatt wore a eockv r.nd confident look on his face. As he Stood to answer I questions by Judge Sharp, his countenance changed Into a hard, stoney stare, and he muttered a. few words in a* undertone, and I sat down. Wade is being sent to Stonewall Jackson Training School, while Wyatt goes to the Eastern Caro lina Training School, in Greenville. Judge Sharp explained to both boys that where they were going was a school, and that both should sludj^and make the most of their opportunity. "If you fail to take advantage of your opportunities, I'm afraid you will go to the peni tentiary. Our idea is to help you." Judge Sharp said: "Our form of government depends upon educa tion and integrity, and the only way to get an education is to go to school." Solietttpr llryson rose and said: "This is a glaring example of fail ure to attend school. Had these young boys remained in school, they would not be here in court today. To all the young people listening (a sixth grade was in the court roomi they should take this as a graphic illustration of what happens when one fails to attend school regularly." The solicitor told of his interest in education, and of having a part in raising the school standards of the state to the present 9-month, 12th grade system. MARRIAGE IJCENSES James Virgie Henry and Cleatus Cumi Cope, both of Sylva. ZekcSalne of Canton and Bet ty Helton of Campbell. S. C. ? Shelton Kind and Pauline Muse, both of Candler Murder Charge Is Placed Against _ 42-Year-Old Man A special venire of 100 Haywood men have been summoned to ap pear in court at 9:30 Friday morn ing, to supplement the regular first week jurors of 36, from which a jury will be sought for the trial of Verlin Gunter, charged with murder. The slim, 42-year-old construc tion worker, is charged with the murder of Robert Ford last July 30, in the Mt. Sterling area. Ford died several days later in a New port Hospital. Also wounded at the time was Miss Pearl Sutton, who is expected to be the state's chief witness in the case. Judge Susie Sharp, of Reidsville, is the presiding judge. This Is the third first degree case scheduled to come before the court this term. The grand jury on Tuesday afternoon returned a true bill in the case of Joseph Casty Warren for the murder of David Underwood, and also a true bill against Clarence Moore, on a charge of rape. Solicitor Thad A. Bryson has not set a date for the trial of either of these cases. The trial of Gunter is expect ed to take all of Friday and Sat urday. perhaps even into Saturday night, rfie fase will continue m tll its conclusion. The court room has been filled at every session of the court since Monday morning. This is a two week term of criminal and civil court. Among the cases heard Monday afternoon and Tuesday Included: Hay Hoyie, 12-month suspended sentence for transporting and a 12-month suspended sentence for driving without license after driv er's license revoked. Defendant must be of good behavior for five years. Carl Holt Sutton, Jr., fined $100 and cost for reckless driving. Floyd Rufus Fie, entered plea of guilty of speeding 73 miles an hour. Given 60-day suspended sentence and fine of $50 and costs. James Morse Grant, fined $50 and costs for speeding 70 miles an hour. W. J. Glen, fined $50 and costs for speeding at 70 miles an hour. Frank Colon Davis, operating motor vehicle while intoxicated, 4-month suspended sentence, and fined $100 and costs. (See Court?Page 5) Kiwanis Hear Junaluska Head Dr. James Fowler, new superb, tendent of the Lake Junaluska As sembly, related the story of Phil lip Noland, "the man without a country." last night at a meeting of the Waynesville Kiwanis Club. Dr. Fowler recounted the No land legend to illustrate the love that all Americans should have for their native country ? especially on Thanksgiving Day. "Thanksgiving is a great time to live?and to be of service." the Junaluska superintendent told Kiwanians. "And may America al ways be blessed of God in her quest for liberty. Justice, and the pursuit of happiness for men of ail colors and all national back grounds," he said. Highway Record For 1953 In Haywood (To Date) Killed.::; 4 Injured.... 48 (This Information *?>? piled from Records of State Highway Patrol.) American Court System Is Still Best In World, Says International Businessman I Editor's note ? Heinz W. Roll man, who experienced mocked court trails In Germany during the Hitler regime, is this week s?rv ing as a juror in Haywood Super ior Court. He was asked by this newspaper to gtTe a comparison of courts in Haywood and those of the late thirties in Germany. Here it his answer. I The editor of this newspaper has asked me. as a first time juror in my life, to write down my im pressions, which I am very glad to do. Under our American system it may appear that court proceedings are long and tedious, but there is, naturally, a reason for our rather I complicated process of law. We I want to be sure, sure beyond a reasonable shadow of a doubt, that justice is being done, and one of the reasons that we want to be so very, very sure about it is that our forefathers, to put it mildly, did not have, if, as and when the time came, a fair trial when our country was still a Colony of England. After we be came a free, sovereign nation the founders of this country decided that where before there was no due process of law and not enough protection for the individual in our country there is going to be plenty of this, and that is the rea son why our process of bringing Justice to the people may seem slow, and may seem cumbersome, but it is still a wonderful system. As 1 mentioned in the begin fScr American Svstrm?Page 3)

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