Throttle And Bottle Blamed ] For Traffic Death Record < The tnrotue ana toe ooiuc wwrw* the big reasons why ? record 009 1 person* were killed In traffic ac cident* laat Christmas. That was the conclusion of the National Safety Council today after I a detailed study of 901 of the fatal Christmas holiday accidents, in 1 which 904 persons died. The Coun- < cil, which wants to And out why holidays are becoming horror days, i said similar studies of other holi days would be made In the future. Speed and drinking had an ef- ; feet during the Christmas week- ' end almost three times greater than normal, the Council said. Driving 1 too last for conditions or in excess 1 of the speed limit was a factor in 1 09 per cent of the fatal accidents compared with an annual average ' of 19 per cent. Drinking drivers ' wore Involved In 99 per cent of the ' fatal mishaps, although normally 1 they are Involved In less than 20 ' per cent The above percentages are based on reports which definite- I ly stated whether or not speed and ' drinking were factors. ? Despite the heavy Influence of 1 speed and' drinking, chiefly to ! blame for boosting the Christmas 1 toll 90 P* rcent higher than on ' other December weekends, the Council found that accident typos 1 and people Involved were much the same as usual. The Council said it was surpris ed, however, by when the accidents happened | Fifty-eight per cent of the accidents occurred In the first 30 hours of the 79-hour weekend, which began at 9 p.m. Friday and ended at midnight Monday. In fact, as many accidents took place In the first six hours (fl p.m. to midnight Frldsy) a* hapepnod all day on Monday (the Anal 24 hours of the holiday period). For pedestrian accidents alone. 70 per cent occurred In the first 30 hours, according to the Council. More pedestrians were killed In the six hours Friday night Lima were males, and these were 1 mostly drivers. ' 8. The most common driver ac- 1 tion contributing to fatal accidents was driving on wrong side of road , ?r in center of road. Failure to ( abserve a sigpal or stop sign was , ?econd. In only four of the fatal accidents was a mechanical failure ?r tire blowout mentioned. 10. Pedestrian victims were ( principally older people?4 out of , 10 were 83 years of age or older. In one third of the cases, the pedes trian contributed to the accident by crossing between intersections, 1 stepping from behind a parked car, or walking on a roadway. In two cases, pedestrians were changing tires, and in one he was Oiling a gas tank when struck. Bills To Ban Parkway Tolls Are Introduced By The Associated Press Bills to ban general tolls on the Blue Ridge Parkway of Virginia and North Carolina were intro duced in the House Monday by Reps. Shuford (D-NC) and Jonas (R-NC). The measures would permit the acts star j of the interior, however, to continue charges on vehicles in the Shenandoah National Park, in cluding that portion of the Bine Ridge Parkway between Jarman Gap and Rockflsh Gap. No general tolls are now charged on the parkway, but they have been proposed from time to time. Although Malaria is typically a disease of warm climate, it has been foun das far north as the Arctic Circle. 1 I brands Cove immunity Newt If MM. BHODA B1CKMAN Community Reporter farmers in this community < ren t getting much work done? mat wnh toe snow, rain, and , ieet. Soma have turned their cat- , ie out on pasture, but still have | o feed them. Most of the orchard- < nen have timsned tneir dormant ( praying. James R. McElroy, seaman- ' acnoman, i? spenoing a ia-day eave with his parents, Mr. and J ilrt Venson McElroy. He grad lated from naval radio school at J lainbriage, tad., April is. After us leave, he will report to Nor- ' oik, Va., where he will be assign- 1 id to me U- b. t> Kiowa. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Cash Edwards In Led tneir son and daughter-in- j aw, M/Sgt. and Mrs. Mam Ed sards aoo daugnter of Fort Knox, tty. last weekend. 1 I Miss Margaret McElroy has re- , urned home from Moultrie, Ca., vhere she was Um guest of her irother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard McElrey, last week. Fanning Good son is improving at Haywood County Hospital, where he is a patient. Mr. and Mrs. James K. Boone ?nd daughter, of Hampton, Vg., are visiting Mr. Boone's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Boone and oth er relatives in this area. Mrs. George Shuler of Gastonia is spending this week with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gates. Mrs. Shuler was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. David McElroy, who died Wednesday morning. Miss Ethel Rlckman of Blltmore wu the guest of Mr*. W. K. Boone recently. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Edwards and son vtaitpd Mrs. Edwards' brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hale, Jr., In Green ville, S. C., Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Grady Slake spent last weekend In Tlgnall, Ga., as guests of Mr. and Mrs. June ^lard man. Cpl. Kent Swayngim, who has been serving with the First Marine Wing in Korea, has been transfer red to Cherry Point, N. C. He Is spending his leave with his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Swayn ?lm" . i Roger Davis, who Is a surgical patient at a Durham VA hospital, is reported Improving. Ratclifie Cove Resident Talks To Family In Panama By MRS. GROVER FRANCIS Community Reporter Mrs. T. T. Muse, Sr., received a telephone call on Sunday evening from her daughter, Mrs. Carl Francis, In Panama. She also talked to her grandsons, Carlton and Ted dy Francis. She reports they are all fine and are planning to return home sometime In June. They have been living In Panama for the past months where Sfc. Carl Fran cis has been stationed with the U. S. Army. He Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Francis. ? Congratulations to the Juniors of the Baptist Church who entered the Associatlonal memory work drill of Baptist Training Union at the Ttrst Church of Waynesville on Monday night. We are proud to report they were all winners. Those entering were Vickie Caldwell. Jean Cody. Janet Meador, Dean and Jean Francis, Mark Leopard and Michael Francis. They will compete in the regional tourna ment which will be held at the First Baptist Church in Canton on April 27 and 28. t The group from Elizabeth Chap el Methodist Church were busy on Saturday afternoon planting onions for their Lord's Acre project. Canton Moose Lodge Officers To Be Installed Newly elected officers of the Canton Lodge No. 515, Loyal Or der of Moose, will be installed Thursday. April 26, at 7:20 p.m.. Jack Woody, retiring governor, lias announced. Refreshments will be served fol lowing the installation ceremony, Woody said. New officers include Howell Pleas, governor: Clarence Rick man. junior governor; Jack Sharp, prelate; C. K. Sonrells, trustee; and J. Emory Whitaker, treasurer. Cardiff. Wales, was first occu pied as a Roman fort in the First century. Insurance statistics show that deaths in home accidents aac al most twice as frequent for men is for women although many men ire at Home less frequently than somen. Canton Hifh Campus Cuffnotes By Patty Morgan The "Twtrp" party was conduct ed In line style Friday night Melis ta Osborne, social chairman, and ter committee did a commendable lob. There was something to do each minute of the party. The party was carried out in >lympic fashion. The crowd was ilvlded into four groups with each [roup representing a country rhese countries competed against each other, and the one with the lighest score, won. This party erminated "Twirp Week," and all who attended agreed that it was i great success. Our Black Bears really trounced Sen Lippen on Tuesday with a score of 20-2. The Bears also de feated Lee Edwards 11-6. We only hope that our boys can keep this up throughout the season! The ever-ao-actlve Latin Club presented a play, "Circe," in chapel Friday. The play was an excellent production, and everyone enjoyed It very much. All the senior girls had the thril of their lives when they receive* miniature cedar chests, compli ments of Sluder's Furniture Store These chests are very handy t< keep letters and other "preciow items" away from snoopy sister and brothers. Each senior has put ,his nam< Into a box from which two luck; names will be drawn, a boy's anc a girl's, to receive watches, com pliments of Sterling's Jewelers. CHS is glad to have two practici teachers, Kenneth Barker am Charles Battle, who are assistini Mr. Bridgman in the manual train ing department. Both will be stay ing with us until the end of school All seniors are prqud of Rober Deas, who won second in the Hay wood County Spoiling Bee. Last year, Robert was first, but wasn't quite as lucky this year. Congratu lations. Robert. The Red Cross drive has Just ended. Each homeroom filled two ? gift boxes which were to be sent I overseas te stricken areas. Glenda Pressley is president of the Red ( Cross, with Mrs. Walker as spon I aor. ' , As Longfellow said. "Silent, soft. . and slow; descends the snow," and ' what a surprise it was to awaken | to a white blanket of snow on an April morning. About half U. S. incoirc U spent on food, clothing an dihelter. were - moved on the Mississippi River in 163S. The resistance of steel to at mospheric corrosion is improved Oy the addition of alloying ele ments such as nickel and copper. : ftlWjP Instantl 1^" Odd ; ISUs?wA m^Z.hst Stir! m frictions on box^d / "withchesterfield\ ? y flour 1 f UB, JEWEL SHMTEMM I With each 25-lb. bag Chesterfield Flour! f (This Special For % Limited Time Only!) M I Hurry x> your grocer and get America's Finest M Shortening with Western Morth Carolina's Finest M L Flour. What a wonderful combination, and M ?L what an opportunity for you! W 1^^ EARLE-CHESTERFIELD MILL ' AsheTille, N. C. Waynewood Grocery Balsam Road GROCERIES ? FEEDS ? SEEDS WHIP TOPPING 7 OZH. 39*= Southern Gold Oleomargarine 25? Nabisco I'eanut Cream Patties 25c TIDE Med. JJc BLUE CHEER Reg. Size 27? Staley's Biscuit SYRUP . 49c ?'? Welch's GRAPELADE 33c TOMATOES Libby's 8 oz. FISH STICKS 33c Strietmann Cinnamon Crisp 19c BANANAS jQclb Dromedary Yellow & Devil's Food CAKE MIXES 26c Selecto Pure LARD 4lbs 62? Waynewood Grocery Opened Till 9 P. M. Monday through Saturday and Till 11 P. M. Friday ? Free Delivery REPORT OP CONDITION OP THE First National Bank Or WAYNES VILLE IN THE STATE Or NORTH CAROLINA, AT THE CLOSE Or BUSINESS ON APRIL 1*. 1956. PUBLISHED IN RESPONSE TO CALL MADE BY COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, UNDER SECTION 5211. U. S. REVISED STATUTES. ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks. Including reserve balance, and cash items In process of collection 51,417,827.98 United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ? . ?-?,?? $1,191,900.00 Obligations of States and political subdivisions 383,912.23 Corporate stocks - , 10,500.00 Loans and discounts (including $452.90 overdrafts* 2,790,633.92 Bank premises owned $37,806.40, furniture and fixtures $24,379.65 62,185.05 Other assets 1,400.00 TOTAL ASSETS $5388,359.18 LIABILITIES W Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships and corporations r..... - $3,620,448.02 Time deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations , ? 1,035,979.41 Deposits of United States Government (including postal savings) ? . ? 32,688.84 Deposits of States and political subdivisions 618,371.38 Deposits of banks 99.020.35 Other deposits (certified and cashier's checks, etc.) 19,980.88 TOTAL DEPOSITS - $5,428,464.88 TOTAL LIABILITIES $5,428,464.88 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Capital Stock: Common stock, total par $50,000 00 , $ 50,000.00 Surplus ^ 300,000.00 Undivided profits 79,053.81 Reserves (and retirement account for preferred stock) 2,840.49 TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS $ 431,894.30 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS $5,858,339.18 MEMORANDA Assets pledged or assigned to secure liabilities and for other purposes - $ 829,000.00 Loans as shown above are after deduction of reserves of 35,109.66 Loans insured or guaranteed by Veterans' Administration ?Insured or guaranteed portions only 35,755.90 Total deposits to tha credit o< the State of North Carolina or any official thereof . 202343.70 Total Amount of Loans. Certificates of Interest and Obligations, or Portions Thereof ilisted above), which are fully backed or Insured by agencies of the United States Government (other than "United States Government obligations, direct end guaranteed") , 33,755.90 Total amount of loans, certificates of interest and U.'T obligations, or portions thereof, which are fully backed or insured by agencies of the United States Government (other than "United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed") ... 35,755.90 L Joe S. Davis, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement Is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Joe S. Davis, Cashier. Correct?Attest: J. A. PREVOST L. N. DAVIS JAMES T NOLAND Directors. glair of North Carolina, County of Haywood, as: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of April, 1956, and 1 hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this bank. Hattle S. 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