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A Major Scenic Highway Nearing Completion In Pisgah A lot of-Parkway construction work has been going on right in our own backyard, and very soon, will become one of our impor tant scenic loop trips ? the Parkway link through Pisgah from? Wagon Road Gap to Beech Gap. According to Sam P. Wee ins, superintend ent 6f the Blue Ridge Parkway, the link will be ready for motorists to travel during the color season this fall. ' The completion of .this link of the Park way will open up some unusual scenic terri tory, in that the Parkway is built on the crest of the high Pisgah ledge. Motorists will be able to go from here to Wagon Road Gap (elevation 4525) over US 276, and then fol lowing the Parkway to picturesque Devils Court House (elevation 5,816) and over to Beech Gap (elevation (5,339). It is 11 miles from Wagon Road Gap to Beech Gap. The road from Beech Gap goes through Sherwood Forest via Lake Logan and back into US 276 at Bethel. The trip would take motorists in close proximity of three of the highest peak; in the area ? Browning Peak with an elevation of 6,275 feet; Sam Knob, 6,130 feet and Cold Mountain rearing its head 6,000 feet high. And to think all this will be available by the color season this fall. This area is be ginning to come into its own for scenic loops, and this will be one of the major ones. It Can Be Done * Writing in the American Magazine, Sen ator Byrd had this to say about federal spending: "Sometimes you may get the dis couraged feeling that forces are now loose in the growth of the federal octopus that are beyond the power of mere man to halt. 'I say they can be halted, and reversed . . But I might as well warn that it will be done only if you, the taxpayers, make your sentiments known this month and next. Make them known to friends. And make them known to elected officials. You can be more powerful than you realize. Elected officials generally are eager to do what they feel the public wants. The trouble is that the only 'public' they hear from consists of the 'gimme' ?groups which camp in their ante rooms." If we can't balance the budget in a time of booming business and enormous tax col lections, when can it be balanced ? THE MOUNTAINEER WvMiTlllt, North Carolina Main Street Dial GL 6-5301 The Coontj Seat of Haywood Coanty Published By The WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER, Inc. W. CURTIS RUSS 1 Editor W. Curtis Ruaa and Marlon T. Brldgea, Publlshera PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY BY MAIL IN HAYWOOD COUNTY On? Year ? $3.50 Six months 2.00 BY MAIL IN NORTH CAROLINA One Year ? 4.50 Six months 2.50 OUTSIDE NORTH CAROLINA One Year 5.0* Six months 3.0t LOCAL CARRIER DELIVERY Per month 40c OKlce-pald for carrier delivery 4.50 Entered at the poet oflkje at Wayneevtlle, N. C., as Sec ond Claas Mall Matter, aa provided under the Act of March X, 1879. November 10, MIC MEMBER Or THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press la entitled exclusively to the use (or re-publlcation of all the local new* printed In this newspaper, aa well aa all AP new* dispatches. Thursday Afternoon, July 21, 1955 Music Lovers Afforded Rare Opportunity Friday Night Music lovers of this area will have a rare opportunity Friday night to hear the famous duo-piano team, Nelson and Neal, as they perform for the second civic concert, spon sored by the Chamber of Commerce as a benefit for the Haywood County Library. The two professional pianists measure up to all advance publicity. They have unusual talent, and are charming people that always please their audiences. They play on two special grand pianos, which they carry with'them in a specially built trailer-truck. We have enjoyed the concerts of these two musicians on a number of occasions, and can highly recommend them to those who love music. WCR Group Seeks World Fair In State For 1985 A group of Eastern Carolina civic leaders have called on Governor Hodges in the in terest of staging a world fair in North Caro lina in 1985 in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the establishment of an Eng lish colony on the sand dunes of Dare county. The group felt that 30 years was not early to begin making plans and getting ready for an event which would bring in exhibits and visitors from every part of the globe. Many of those starting the movement are of an age that makes them realize the chances of seeing the project become a real ity is rather remote. It is a big undertaking, an expensive un dertaking, but not a bit too early to begin planning for 30 years hence. ' i Haste Makes Waste "Haste makes waste" is a copybook maxim as familiar to most of us as a pair of old shoes. And it's no wonder, for the idea is a very old one in our culture. The sentiment appears as early as the 1st Century, A. D., in the writing of Plutarch. And the phrase, "Haste maketh waste," ap parently had been in the English language a long time when, in 1546, it was published in a collection of English proverbs and col loquial sayings. When any folk saying survives through the years as this gne has, the reason quite, possibly maybe that the saying expresses some basic truth. Certainly we can find plenty of truth in this old, simple phrase when we apply it to our modern, complex traffic picture.' For on our streets and highways haste often makes waste. According to the State Department of Motor Vehicles, nearly tour out of ten driv ers involved in a fatal auto smash-up in 1954 were violating a speed law ? either exceeding stated speed limits or driving toe fast for conditions. And this figure, o^ course, does not include accidents which re sulted only in injury or property damage. So it might be said, in traffic, that spee< wastes lives. And that it also wastes tim and health. And it runs up an immense an nual bill of damage to property. Then too, it has been established that fas speeds of motor vehicles take more gasolin and oil, wear out tires faster than would tl same distance traveled at slower speeds. Haste really does make waste in traffi which is an excellent reason for everyone t support the traffic safety program on spee control, "Slow Down and Live," which is b? ing sponsored statewide by the Governor Traffic Safety Council. National symbol of this program is th Hurry Bug, a bee-like creature always in state of nervous haste. It's a dangerous, ar costly, way to live?and drive. Voice of the People (This week's question was asked of visitors at Lake Junaluska). What do you like best about Lake Junaluska? Bill Adams?"When I was asked to tell about the one thing 1 have enjoyed most here at Lake Juna luska, it did not take me long to decide, because ever since 1 ar rived here at the Lake, one thing has impressed me as being really tops?The Youth Fellowship. "I have been a member of the MYF for quite a few years, but being from a small town, I never quite knew what real fellowship with other young people could be. I think to be able to get a group of young people together to wor ship and have fun in a Christian like manner is quite an accom plishment. "The MYF gives us the oppor tunity we need to set higher goals and standards, to keep high morals and to put 'Christ above all' in our daily lives." Dr. D. E. Camack, Greer, S. C?? "Sleeping under blankets and thinking about how hot all my friends are down South." A. G. Patterson, Arlington, Va., ?"Inspirational religious services, beautiful mountain scenery and delightful climate.'' Edith Fellows, Penny House? "We have enjoyed the privilege of , ' n | HABIT FORMING BEVERAGE ( i ? of n i victory j)(j956j 11KB ?POP luiflj? w'? using the swimming pool this sum mer. Due to a highway accident Dr. Fellows has partial paralysis of his legs, and playing around in the pool has been wonderful pxer cise and therapy." Rev. VV. J. Leppent, New York? "The fellowship of Christian friends and a common concern in the midst of beautiful surround ' ings, friendly hospitality and en riching experiences." J. O. Dawalle, Greenville, Miss., ?"The messages brought at the Missionary Conference direct from the mission fields by our represen tatives . have been most inspiring and challenging. They been an in spiration for all who have heard them." Looking Back Through The Years 20 YEARS AGO Miss Mary Barber makes address on "The Holy Land" at Grace Episcopal Church. James A. G. Davey, retired capi talist of Old Greenwich, Conn., buys 650 acres of land in the Soco Gap Section. "Air Stewardess" is termed wo man's newest profession. John N. Shoolbred gives annual smoker. 10 YEABS AGO Miss Kit Crum, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Mason Crum of Duke ] University, ie elected Queen of Junaluska. , Lt. Sam Stringfield is awarded , second Oak Leaf Cluster. Staff Sgt. William W. Stringfield I is awarded the Distinguished Fly- 1 ing Cross. Miss Emily Siler is bride of , Captain Carl Edwin Rothrock. | ] 5 YEARS AGO 28 professors from Miami buy land Jract near Balsam for homes. The Rev. Elmer Greene is new missionary of the Haywood Baptist Association. Harriett Gibson and Mary Michal lave wiener roast 1n joint celebra ion of their birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. James Turner, Jr. mid Pinkney Turbyfill of Monroe ville. N. J., are visiting relatives liere . Highland Flings By Bob Conway "Going from Cherokee or Gat linburg to Clingman's Dome in the Smokies is like going to Canada in 30 minutes." This was one of the interesting remarks concerning the Great Smoky Mountains National Park made by Arthur Stupka, park natu ralist, during the showing of his color slides at Central Elementary School last Friday night. Mr. Stupka explained that the high elevations of the Smokies con tain trees and other flora and fauna more closely related to growth in Canada and Northern Maine than to that commonly found in the Southern highlands. The naturalist pointed out that the Smokies Park contains a vast variety of trees and shrubs?in cluding several specimens which re the largest of their size in the ?vorld. ? ?_UI_ Uli" nuiciuit; CAaiii|iic ujcuuuutu ?y Mr. Stupka and shown on a olor slide, is a red spruce, 14 feet ? diameter, which appears to be ie nearest rival in the East to the iant redwood and sequoia trees ' the Pacific Northwest. Also in the Smokies, he said, are 0 different varieties of orchids, sually found in the tropics. Another interesting comment by ie speaker was that the park's lack bears?despite their tremen dus size when fully grown?weigh ss than one pound at birth. Many of Mr. Stupka's color ides were taken on the famed ppalachian Trail?which traverses ountain ridges all the way from tt. Katahdin in Maine to Mt. Ogle lorpe in Georgia. Discussing individuals who never off the "beaten track" in the mokies. Mr. Stupka remarked 'isply: "If you think you can see ^ ie Great Smoky Mountains Na onal Park merely by riding along ?e highway, you're very much dstaken." Ending his showing of slides, the Muralist concluded: "I hope that have whetted your curiosity con >rning the Smokies and that you'll 11 come to see us soon." In opening the meeting last Frl 'V. night. Dick Bradley, president of th Chamber of Commerce, ask ?d the members of the audience to 'ndicate by a show of hands where hey were from. Of the some 130 people present, there were as many from other states as there were from the Way nesvtlle area. This doesn't look too well for the local citisenry unless It may be that many townspeople have beard Mr. Stupka on earlier visits to Waynesvllle. Some residents may have not gone because they feel that they know all about the Smokies al l'f*adv hut all Ihh pool nori. ?v perts in this area probably could ; meet comfortably in a telephone! booth. A Charlotte businessman who has been spending the summer in the mountains had to return to his home city this week on business. He hard planned on being there for three or four hours, he related, "but after getting a sample of the heat down there 1 stayed exactly 29 minutes." Dr. Jack Dickerson, who has just opened his office here, said he de veloped "mountainitis" while work ing at the Western North Carolina sanatorium at Black Mountain. He decided then to settle in the mountains, but didn't know which of the WNS communities to choose. "I finally picked Waynesville be cause everyone I met who had ever lived here appeared to be working for the Chamber of Commerce." Bob Beard of the Farmers Fed The volume of new orders com ing in from cusomers is probably the most important factor deter mining the rate of activity in manufacturing. Yet in recent years there have been significant differ ences in timing as between cur rent sales and the receipt of new orders, some of which may not be delivered immediately. During the first seven months of 1952 the rate at which new orders were being booked by manufactur ing concerns exceeded the rate at which they were selling goods. In other words, a backlog of orders 011 the books was being built up. During the latter part of 1952 and the early part of 1953, while both sales and new brdcrs were both still increasing, sales were keeping pace with ' new orders This means that manufacturers were not accumulating any addi tional backlog of unfilled orders. T?? ?-? - - ? m t ? Letters To Editor APPRECIATES COVERAGE Editor The Mountaineer. The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of North Carolina wishes to express to you our sin cere appreciation for the excellent coverage and wide publicity which you so freely extended to the Ma sonic Assembly which was held here July 10, 11 and 12th. In my capacity as General Chair man of the Assembly for the 1955 session I also wish to extend to you my personal thanks and ap preciation for your splendid co operation. Sincerely yours, FRANK WORTHINGTON. Waynesville, N. C. eration wrote in a recent news re lease: ? "A large crowd of Angus breed ers, both purebred and commer cial, is expected to attend the Angus field day at Sunrise Farms, : Cullowhee, July 28." was coming in turned down after May, 1953. and sales reached their peak in July of that year. A signif icant fact about the ensuing period is that new orders dropped consid erably faster than sales. During the latter part of 1953, and dur ing most of 1954, new orders were not coming in as fast as current sales were being delivered. Indus try, to a considerable extent, was living off the accumulation of or ders piled up in the past. The rate at which new orders were being booked turned up after January, 1954. Sales, however, oon tinued their downtrend and did not reach their low point until October, 1954. Since the last quarter of 1954 sales and new orders have been moving generally upward. It is especially encouraging that the volume of new orders exceeds the volume of current sales, thus pro (? ===^ I PRESENT UPTURN IN NEW ORDERS FORESHADOWS GREATER MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY Manufacture?' New Orderi and Sales Seasonally Adjusted BILLIONS OF DOLLARS 28 - NEW ORDERS* Q> I It I 1 I I I I I . I I I . t I I I I I I . I I I I I I I I I I I I 1952 1953 1954 1955 Prepared by NAM Research Dept from Gov't Statistics ^ ? -JJ Rambling 'Rou By Frances Gilbert Frazier We wonder if Waynesville fully appreciates the fact, wealth of music within an hour's drive. The TransylVini<| it Brevard furnishes semi-weekly night and Sunday af :erts that rate as highly as many advertised protession] Their choral group of more than sixty voices is tar mora' one would expect of Junior voices. Their orchestra ai)( formances are exceptionally well done. We can think of no finer way to spend Sunday after, visit the Transylvania Music Camp and hear sunn* beail the melody of which will linger long after the music fo, in the snence of the lovely wooded environment n, wmcj situated. It is truly wonaertul what these young peopm pushed. Guest conductors and guest artists supplement thc ^ personnel in charge. If you hear some scandal, close your lips tif^ cannot go any furtner. Let's pretend the skies are blue, Tho they're black as darkest night; Let s pretend all men are true. And this world is just all right. Let's pretend there s no sorrow That can't be cured with a smile. Let's pretend that tomorrow Ev'rything will be worth while. Let's pretend we'll go our way *1 With no malice in our heart. Let s pretend that ev'ry day Is a iresn and brand new start Let s pretend . . . and mane come I > That there s nothing like a irieml s And let's prove It, just us two. Come on. Keaay! Lets pretend! HE: "She certainly murders the king's englijk; SHE: "Yes. She talks it to aeath." Little Mary had mastered the intricacies oi the cu and had become the pest of the neignbomood It to what extent the little girl had developed the unhu,;, ing excuses for the use of the instrument. Her car had ? lutely oblivious to the violent siammisg,of receivei at tnei the line, and the young lady continued her merry twini noles. One day while pursuing her favorite indoor sport number and when an answering voice replied. Little Mat] Mrs. Bebee home?" An angry voice responded "Tha Be bee." Not at all abashed, the little girl continued;' WERE Mrs. Bebee, would you be at home?" FINE for vacationists: Overtime sleeping SENATOR SAM ERVIN ? SAYS * WASHINGTON ? On Thursday of last week the Senate passed its version of the reserve bill. This version altered the House bill in several material aspects. RESERVE BILL As a member of the Senate Arm ed Services Committee, I spent the major portion of four days hear ing witnesses give their opinions in respect to the reserve training plan. The Senate was apparently well pleased with the provisions of the reserve bill as it was reported by the Armed Services Committee. It adopted the bill by a vote of 80 10 1 after only six hours of de bate. I attribute the excellent provis- I ions of the bill and the prompt ac- | tion upon it in large measure to the wisdom of Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia, the Chairman of the Armed Services Committee. Senator Russell has served on this Committee for many years and un- ? doubtedly knows more about all phases of national I any other person a Russell had pilot) through the Senate,! nis Chavez ot New! apd said that it is ty away with the notion from bfelow the Mai can be elected Pn United States. Senaii gested that Senator! be a most admirable that office.. 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