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C^;;>EL Hill News Leader Leading With The News in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Glen Lennox and Sii^rrounding Areas AR, NO. 93 Suit ifabs itinue lise in a year-old law suit e town of Chapel Hill and Dawson estate is “still stiation,” the town attor- oday. LeGrand, the town at- d he was still in confer- Janies Farlow, who rep- estate and Mr. Dawson’s e litigation. rd of Alderrnen met in )sed session prior to their ting Monday night. When ared in a brief regular ayor O. K. Cornwell an- lat the council had in- T. LeGrand to proceed iations. Previously, the ,v. 17 meeting and at an- t publicly on the matter al meeting on Nop. 20. was filed in 1957 by the ist the late Mr. Dawson, e had piolated the zoning in construction of apart- Rosemary St. The town two building permits on , The town argues that n did not have adequate a residential structure he continued building, a led. compromise offered at 17 meeting, Mr. Farlow incil the estate was wiil- hase an adjacent lot now Greene Electric Co., re- milding, and make park- It also offered to lease footage from the Univer- al Bank and to try and 1 building housing the Laundry and also tear for additional footage. r urged speed at the in- ng, lest an option with I, owner of the Greene lapse. He divulged that ty would be bought for CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1958 SIX PAGES THIS ISSUE First Issuing Here Of New Use Permit Believed 'Formality First issuance of the town's ping center project will be new special use permit today underway. seemed only a matter of for- Board of Aldermen, mality. 'Wlien it is given, a nieefing in a ten-minute four - stage, .f5oo,ooo shop- session Monday night, referred back to the Planning Board for final ac tion plans for the Town and Coun try Shopping Center, to be located on Airport Rd. Theodore Danziger is director of the project. “It appears to be only a matter of formality now,” Mr. Danziger said. And, since the plans have been in the town’s governmental mill for almost six months, Mr. Danziger appeared to heave a sigh of relief. “I told the town planners and aldermen at the start I was in no hurry, but only wanted to comply with all sections of its new special use restriction,” he said. Under the ordinance, passed last On Selecting A Turkey IT'S TURKEY TIME AGAIN — Three-year-old Bill Sfrayhorn seems to be indicating pleasiure in thie picture at left at the selection of a turkey made by his uncle, Boi^ Strayhorn, at the Shady Oaks Farm in the New Hope communil,y. At right. Bill, Uncle Bob and Bill's brother, four-year-old Kenneth, walk from the turkey yard after making their selection. Sc4me 300 turkeys have been killed and dressed for sale at the farm,'one of ibe county's biggest turkey growing farms, and Bob Strayborn says the way they are selling this Thanksgiving, 'I'm beginning to doubt if our supply will last through the Christmas season.'* Bill and Kenneth are the sons of Sgt. and Mrs. Kenneth Strayherrn. (News-Leader Photos.) Mrs. Cornwell, Wife Of Mayor, Dies Monday Services were held at the Uni versity Baptist Church this morn ing for Mrs. Elizabeth Ryle Corn- well, 60, wife of Chapel Hill May or Oliver K. Cornwell, who died Monday at 7:30 p.m. at a con valescent home in Pinehurst af ter an illness of 18 years. Mr. Cornwell is also chairman of the Department of Physical Ed- February after extensive research, ucation at the University. tlie town can “superimpose” a busi- Born in Moberly, Mo., Mrs. Corn- ness use permit over an existing well was a graduate of Columbia zone and place restrictions on the University, where she received use of the property. Should specifi- both her M.A. and A.B. degrees in cations of the special use permit Physical education. She taught be in anyway violated, the town gov- school in Missouri and OhiO', and ernment can revert the property was married to Prof. Cornwell in back into its original zoning. 1924 at Hillside. Mich. The couple moved to Chapel Hill in 1935. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors Include, besides her husband, two sons. Dr. Sam Corn- well, Camp Lejeune, and Robert C. Cornwell, Princeton, N. J.; a daughter, Miss Mary Cornwell of the home; and two sisters, Mrs. W. H. Roberts and Miss Frances Ryle, both of Hillsdale, Mich. Services were held at 11 a.m. today, with the Rev. Olin Bink ley officiating. Graveside services will be held in Springfield, O. Star Guard Will Miss Action As Lincoln Plays Lexington Lincoln High Schooi of Chapel Actually, it is the third straight Hill tries for its second straight showdown game between the two state AA championship tonight at school. In 1956, they battled to a White Cross Wins Top RP Honors; Community Mrs. Walker Is Outstanding Leader EOPLE Brief HAYHORN OF SHADY i in the New Hope Com ic our picture story) is lupply of turkeys may not lie big Christmas season, rter’s surprise, he said turkeys are more com- ciated with Thanksgiving, are of them are sold and ig the Christmas season, ing is simple enough: e more folks visiting ves during the Christmas ;nce, more birds are ihady Oaks had already about 300 of 450 birds in yesterday. F POLICE BILL BLAKE a warning to bicyclists: e them on sidewalks on >t.—it’s against a town and it is dangerous. On- k, a Durham youth bare- serious injury in a it. bike accident. “They lists) should remember id crippled persons walk ks and are virtually de- gainst a fast bike,” the Lexington. The Tigers will be playing with one of their top men out of action. Ccach Willie Bradshaw said that Guard Richard Stroud is definitely out of action after breaking a bone in his ankle in Lincoln’s 20-6 triumph over Clinton here ^ Friday. For the unbeaten Chapel Hill- ians and Dunbar of Lexington, it will be a rematch of last year’s title game played here. In that one, the local team squeezed out a 7 to 6 victory for the state title. This time, on the Dunbar grid, things might be even rougher. Mrs. Henry Walker, President of Orange County Federation of Hjome 6-6 deadlock which left them shar- Demonstration Clubs, was named ing the AA crown. In 1955, Lin- Outstanding Home Demonstration' coin was beaten in the semifinals Leader of the Year at the Achieve- by Jacksonville, 33-19. ment Night held in the courtlinuse However, losing hasn’t been Lin- November 20. White Cross commu- coln’s bother for three years, nity won top honors in the Rural Should they win tonight, it will Progress program. greatest number of books for the Stanford, Buckhorn; Mrs. Fred second year. Mangum, Caldwell; Mrs. L. R. Eleven Awards Cheek, Calvander; Mrs. Preston Eleven awards were made to White Cross in the Rural Progress Program tor improvements made in 1958 in the following projects: New Buckner, Mt. Carmel; Mrs. Banks mg. The Chapel Hill Community Council, at a meeting last week, heard a report on the successful Community Chest drive and dis- cus.sed plans for a general meet- Lloyd, Orange Grove; Mrs. Harold Walker, Schley; Mrs. Paul Long, Smith Level; Mrs. Henry Walker According to Mrs. Earl Wynn, president of the council, the In the Town and Country case, the special use permit “superimposes’’ a classification similar to suburban commercial over an area zoned RA- 6 resdential. The reversion can be made by the council regardless of the tact that a non-conforming busi ness building may be on the lot. Conforming with details of the new ordinance was only part of Mr. Dan- ziger’s drawn-out appearances be fore the board, however. Actually, the major portion of his property— six acres—was approved for the spe cial use permit in September. But complications arose when it was noted that about an acre and a half of his property was on the other side of the Airport Rd. Since that time, Mr. Danzizer has been guid ing the remainder of the property through the governmental process. Eight-Year Program According to Mr. Danziger, work on the first phase of the project— the “Kiddie Corrall”—will begin when land if, of course) the permit is issued. It is planned to spend two years completing construction of the corral, with three other two-year last 30 straight games without de^ feat. Nine of the victories come this year. Possible Lincoln starters includ Clyde Alston and Buddy Norwood, ends; Ray Bynum and Zip Howard, tackies; Ciifton Walker at guard; Braxton Foushee at center; and Charles Farrington, Albert Will iams, William Perry and Percy Watson in the backfield. This meeting was a combined re- cognition program for the 14 Home Demonstration Clubs in Orange County and the 8 Rural Progress or- group expressed pleasure at the phases devoted to building the cen- Sources of Income, Home Food Sup- St.' Mary’s and Miss Annie Durham, result of the $30,220 drive and jg ^ qqq square foot project, with 12,000 to 14,000 square Slides showing outstanding pro jects in both organizations were used in the county progress repoi't given by Mrs. J. Henry Cate Jr., Treasurer of Orange County Federa tion of Home Demonstration Clubs, and B. F. Spencer, Chairman of New Hope Rural Progress Organi zation. St. Mary’s Top Club ply. Forestry, Forage Crops and Pastures, Soil Test, Dairy, Poultry, Farm and Home Records, Clothing, Housing and Home Beautification, and Community. Aycock received six awards; Feed Grains, Tobacco, Hogs, Soil and Water, Wildlife, and Mail box. St. Mary’s made the most im provement in Sheep and Schley in Beef Cattle. Caldwell was judged the community making the most progress with its available re sources. The Rural Progress Program was sponsored by The Bank of Chapel Hill and the Hillsboro Branch of the St. Mary’s Home Demonstration Durham Bank and Trust Company. Executive Committee Increased Ross Porter Is Named To County School Board The Orange County Democratic vice-chairman. Mr. Hodson’s ap- Executive Committee, meeting last pointment apparently came as re night, appointed a Hillsboro man to cognition of the YDC. Mr. Clayton publicity Book was also judged the and communty work. She has served Club was judged the Outstanding Home Demonstration Club in 1958. A silver pitcher was the award for this honor. Selection was based on points made during the year. St. Mary’s Home Demonstration Club Community prizes were donated by business firms, organizations, and individuals. Mrs. Henry Walker of St. Mary’s Home Demonstration Club has been active in Home Demonstration, 4-H, Wliite Cross. These leaders have been outstand ing in Home Demonstration, 4-H, and Community activities. Our thanks go to them for all that they have done. Mrs. Clyde Roberts, former Coun selor for the Orange County Federa tion of Home Demonstration Clubs installed officers of the Orange County Federation of Home Demon stration Club at the conclusion of the meeting, using an impressive candle lighting service. Officers in stalled were; Mrs. Harold Walker - President Miss Martha Lloyd - Vice-President Miss Eliz. Kirkland - Secretary Mrs. Clyde Walker - Treasurer Mrs. Henry Walker - Counselor com passed several resolutions mending individuals with the campaign. Mrs. Wynn said that the group connected work to be completed in each of the two years. Designed along a Western motif, is looking toward the general aj^er centers o„ the West Coast, the meeting of the council organiza tion, although no date has been set. She said a complete listing of all the organizations will be compiled. Pickup Slated Sunday The final pick-up for the Exchange Club’s “White Elephant” sale will be held this Sunday, beginning at 1 o’clock. Members will collect all items donated for the sale, and residents have been asked to place donated material on the sidewalk prior to the pick-up. center will be, according to Mr. Danziger, a “small, neighborhood center specializing in arts, crafts, and education.” It will tie in with an eating establishment, The Ranch House, which Mr. Danziger owns on Airport Rd. For a related story, see page four. In other action Monday the coun cil also sent to the Planning Board a request from Novelist Betty Smith for change of her property from fraternity zone to residential. The planners will meet Dec. 2, the al dermen again on Dec. 8. act as a member of the Orangi County School Board. It also in creased its membership, creating two new posts. Ross Porter's nomination to the school unit ’vill be effective untU he will be finance chairman. The com mittee is composed of county pre cinct chairmen. Mr. Porter, Democratic nominee for the Board of Education, was selected in last Spring’s primary to The law says bike riders them down the sidewalks. IlEF JOHN BOONE AND tewart, building inspec- ending letters to building , furniture dealers, and install heat-providing ap- at require flue connections is officially appointed by the Gen- fill the unexpired school board pos- eral Assembly sometime next ition term. The executive commit- Spring. He succeeds Clarence Jones tee was authorized to appoint some- best of those On exhibit. Second place went to Caldwell Home Dem onstration Club. White Cross Community won the gavel for having the largest repre sentation. White Cross Home Dem onstration Club won the prize for the club whose members read the as Orange County Federaton Presi dent for 1957-58. Leaders selected in the local Home Demonstration Clubs were as follows: Mrs. Jeter Lloyd, Antioch; Mrs. R. E. Hughes, Aycock; Mrs. Wiley Perry, Bethlehem; Mrs. Pattye of Hillsboro, who resigned from his school board post recently to be come a member of the Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Jones was elected in November general election. Attorney Charles B. Hodson of lustlrsVgerthe approval Chapel Hill, incumbent president of chief and the inspector, the Young Democratic Club in the ce covers the matter and county, was named to one new ex- pproval for all connec- ecutive committee seat, and Sheriff or new, liquid, solid or iw states, “approval must other post. one to fill the vacancy until the Legislature acts. Mrs. Lampley Resigns Post On Human Relations Group Mrs. William Larnpley, recentlj we study the situation,” Odell Clayton was named to the $100,000 Home A University fraternity last night a.^'ked the advice of the Town Board appointed to the increased member ship of the Chapel Hill Human Rela tions Committee, has resigned her position because of ill health. Dudley Carroll, chairman of the comimission, said the group will ask the Board of Aldermen to name a 1 for the location of such the clearance, from any material and flue con- Vccording to Stewart, the lostly a reminder. “Most e pretty good about it, , E N N O X CDRP. AN- 1 an ad elsewhere in this opening of a barber shop n Lennox Shopping Cen- loor to the Glen Lennox on Monday. It is also that the Glen Lennox op is being moved from floor in the Lennox build- lew location adjacent to shop. Mr. Hodson was named second vice- of the Town Board of Adustment on successor to Mrs. chairman, and Mr. Clayton third Weather REPORTS Mostly cloudy and rather cool today with scattered showers. Chance of a few thundershowers, ending tonight. High, 57-65. Low tonight, 34-40. Tomorrow, partly cloudy, windy and cold, with high in the 40’s. High Low Rainfall Monday 68 41 .00 Tuesday 73 46 .00 "Wednesday 59 44 .00 how to build a new, $100,000 home on Pickard Lane and comply with zoning requirements for space. While the board took no official action on the proposal by the Lamb da Chi Alpha fraternity, it was noted that the new house, which would ac commodate 50 boys, far exceeds town zoning limitations on footage; CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, Nov. 27 10 a.m. — Community Thanksgiv ing services, First Baptist Church. 2 p.m. — Freshman football, UNC The current fraternity home, on vs, Duke, Duke stadium. Sunday, Nov. 30 1 p.m. — Exchange Club white elephant pick-up drive. 1 p.m. — Jaycee paper drive pick up. Monday, Dec. 1 7 p.m. — Christmas parade. the site at 111 Pickard Lane, now houses 18 boys. The fraternity group was advised to seek approval of neighboring property owners before broaching the subject again. The board has the power to grant variances in the code. The board was increased to 11 members last month. At its meeting last week, the com mittee heard a report from Mrs. James Semans, Durham, on the work of the relations council in that city. Also attending were two mem- Lampley after Carrboro coimmittee, J. R. Evans and Ralph Morgan. Mrs. Semans presented a background on work of the Durham committee. Clifton Stone reported to the board on progress of the Negro swimming pool project in Chapel Hill and informed the board that Adolphus Clark is heading a com mittee on the pool. He said Mr. Clark is investigating plans for in corporation to raise funds, obtain land, etc. The board invited Mr. Clark to attend the next December meeting to report on progress of the pool plan. CIVITANS MAKE GIFT — Mrs. Don Belton, left, publicity chairman for the Empty Stocking Fond for the Chapel Hill Junior Service League, and Mrs. Lou Vine, right, chairman of the fund, hold a sample of a five-pound fruit cake presented to the organization Tuesday by the Chapel Hill Civitan Club. At the rear is the Civiian President, Jim Lane, who made the presentation. In all, the club presented some 80 pounds in five-pound cakes to the fund. The Civitans are selling the cakes. (News-Leader Photo,j
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