North Carolina Newspapers

VOLUME TWENTY Fontana Village Conference! Attended By Local 4-H’ers The Yancey County Association of Unit Test Demonstration Far mers sponsored a 4-H boy and girl to the Valley-wide “Resource De velopment Conference” held June 6-8 at Fontana Village, N. C. The delegates from Yncey County were Loris Randolph, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yates Randolph of Brush Creek, and Edwin Bryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bryan of Cane River. 156 senior 4-H. Chib boys and girls received a well-balanced education on the big job in resource develop ment that they will help shape in future yfears. But judging from the way these youths handled public speaking and other leadership assignment during this.2-day con ference, resource devlopment in the South is in good hands. L. H. McKay, president of- the Tennessee Valley Association of Test-Demonstration Farm Families, the sponsor of the group, told the 4-H’ers how miraculous southern agriculture has responded in his lifetime. “Southern agriculture can make much progress yet,” McKay told the sons and daughters of test-demon stration farm families from the seven Tennessee Valley states. ~Dr.- Raymond R. Paty, TV A board member, gave an illustrated talk on how far Southern resource development has come from the .»« »■*—"" ■—» 'i " - ■ Fire Department To Sponsor Exhibit An exhibit of two of the world’s smallest animals is being sponsor ed by Burnsville’s Volunteer Fire Department, today, Friday and Saturday, on the town square. The world’s smallest horse and the world’s smallest bull will be in cluded in the three-day exhibit. Decorations To Be Held Announcement has been made of Decorations to be held at the' Burton Cemetary, Bald Creek, at 2:30 Sunday; and at the Gibbs Cemetary, Bald Creek, from 3 to 3:30 Sunday. Also a decoration at the Bailey Hill Cemetery, Green Mountain, will be held this Sunday, beginning at 11:00 a. m. MRS. GEORGE W. BYRD Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Byrd, 87, of Swiss, who died Monday in the home of a daugh ter, Mrs. Amos Edwards, at Bur- i nsville, after a long illness, were' held Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. in Ivy Gap Baptist Church. The Rev. Wade Harris, pastor, the Rev. Lester Edwards, the Rev. W. H. Hensley and the Rev. Frank English officiated and burial was in Byrd Cemetery on Walnut Mountain. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edwards of Burnsville and Mrs. Bertha Barnes of Horse Shoe; live sons, Elmer of Burnsville, I Carmon of Lenoir, Edgar C. of Valdese, Isaac of Asheville and Talmadge of Bryson City; one brother, Thomas Fox of Marion; 48 grandchildren; and 70 great grandchildren. Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home was in charge. CARD OF THANKS We wlßh to offer out thanks and appreciation to all our friends and neighbors for their thoughtfulness and kindness during the Illness and death of our dear mother, and for the beautiful floral offerings. The family of Mrs. Catherine jCdvirftrdit ' ’ The Yancey Record SUB. RATES $2.00 YEAR, i . eroding land and wanton timber [ cutting of a previous era. He . showed how the complete plan of , harnessing a river works best for navigation, flood control and elec r trie power—instead of . method. , ’ “Take the basic resources of a t region,” Dr. Paty said, “husband - them, improve them, then use them for maximum production to obtain , the utmost benefit,” Dr. Puty in ( structed. Dr. J. L. Brakefield, director of i public relations for Liberty Nation . al Life Insurance Co. of Birming . ham, told the boys and girls - that i the South had all the resources—in . eluding that of an indominable i spirt-—that it takes to progress as she has never progressed before. , “I love the United'States because 1 of the opportunity she givejj boys and girls,” said Dr. Brakefield, , who has traveled widely. "But the South is especially favored in all , forms of resources—forests, agri culture, climate, and people, and , of these, the greatest is people like , you.” He predicted that the south ern states would advance under the combination as never before. 4-H groups worked up and pre sented skits around “The Influence of Test-I)em6hstfati'6hs: In . . the 1 Spread of Better Farm Practices, “Alabama; on improved Fertiliz tion and Soil Management, “Geor gia; on the Use of Resources, “Ken tucky; on the Use of Electricity on the Farm, "Mississippi; on the De velopment of Leadership, "North Carolna; on Community Develop ment, “Tennessee; and In Cooper ative Action, "Virginia. The place of minerals and nature in a nation’s agriculture and its people was deftly woven into “The Valley and Its People,” by W. M. Landess, agriculturist with TVA. "The Challenge” to the youngsters was given by S. G. Chandler, dis trict agent, University of Georgia just before they and their 36 4-H leaders left for their homes Friday afternoon. Attendance from the seven Valley states was as follows: Ala bama, 10; Georgia, 41; Kentucky, 10; Mississippi, 15; North Carolina, 43; Tennessee, 77; and Virginia, 16. WHITENER’S DEBATE-DUEL CHALLENGE REJECTED BY GARDNER I Basil L. Whitener, candidate for the Democratic nomination to Congress from the 11th District, last Monday sent a telegram to Ralph W. Gardner, his opponent, . challenging Gardner to meet him j at the various courthouses in the seven counties of the 11th Con gressional District, prior to .the June 23rd run-off primary, to de bate the issues of their campaigns. Whitener’s telegram read as follows: “RALPH GARDNER CARE CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS SHELBY, N. CAR. DUE TO SUGGESTIONS OF MANY CITIZENS THROUGH | OUT THE DISTRICT, I AM ! PROPOSING THAT OUR RE SPECTIVE DISTRICT MANA GERS IMMEDIATELY ARRANGE A SCHEDULE OF APPEARAN CES AT EACH COURTHOUSE IN THE SEVEN COUNTIES OF THE DISTRICT BY YOU AND ME. THAT WOULD GIVE THE PEOPLE AN OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR _ OUR RESPECTIVE VIEWS UPON ALL ISSUES IN WHICH THEY ARE INTEREST- I ED AND WOULD FURTHER I PERMIT THEM TO ASK PRO • PER QUESTIONS RELATING i TO OUR VIEWS AND CANDI- I DACIES. PLEASE REPLY AT ONCE.” > BASIL L. WHITENER Gardner, in answering Whiten r ' ’ ". * ■■' y • ■ ViV, s . 4 >.• . •. •: v£, . * ' J H 'r* , 'w! “DEDICATED TO THE PROGRESS OF YANCEY COUNTY” BURNSVILLE, N. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1956 DR, MARK DEPP Dr. Mark Djepp, pastor of Cen tenary* Methodist „ Church in Winston-Salem for the past- ten years, will be the guest minister during the series "pf revival ser vices to be hold each evening, be ginning June 17 and continuing through June 21 at the Higgins Memorial Methodist Church in Burnsville. Services will begin each evening at 8 o’clock. Dr. Depp is an outstanding Christian leader in North Carolina. The public is cordially invited to hear him. ■;. Woman’s Club Meet Scheduled For Today The Burnsville Woman’s C3ub will meet at the Community Building Howard Simpson are hostesses at the meeting. Mrs. C. P. Randolph is in charge of the program. Mr. Hubert Justice will speak on the schools of Yancey County; j HOME DLMON STRATI ON SCHEDULE FOR JUNE Bald Creek, June 19, 7:30, Mrs. , Nancy Fox. Burnsville, June 20, 2:00, Mrs Gus Peterson. Brush Creek, June 20, 7:30, Mrs Nell Johnson. Micavillt, June 25, 7:30, Mrs. Lela Harris. Newdale, June 23, 7:30, Mrs. Estelle Edwards and Mrs. Ebie Wyatt. cr’s request to appear on the same ! platform, said that he is not in- i terested in re-scheduling his events to suit Whitener. In Gardner’s C statement, issued by his Cleveland County manager, he said:"—lf my 1 Opponent desires to let the people, • know his position on the issues, he can do so at any time and in any manner he chooses.” Whitener stated that he be lieves personal appearances on the same platform would be a very de sirable approach, “And we cer tainly do not hesitate" he said, “to , have the folks know of our views , on each issue ns well as any per tinent facts about our background and our attitude toward the na tion’s problems. We, therefore, be lieve that people would welcome this joint discussion by my op ponent nnd me.’’ , Whitener also stated that his < district manager, Jack White, was j preparing to cooperate in arrang- | ing the schedule immediately if Gardner had agreed to the public debate program. In Gardner’s refusal to accept Whitener's challenge, he said in his statement that ha docs not consider Whiteness request "rea sonable nor sensible at this l&te 1 date”; although Whitener's chall enge by wire was made only three days after his announcement to ank for a second primary. WMU Entertains New Circle Members of the Woman's Mis sionary Union of the First Baptist Church entertained the Doris Anglin Circle on Monday night, June 4th in the Social Room of the church in recognition of the suc cessful organization of this new 'circle in the Woman’s Missionary Union. Miss Sarah Hensley, Program Leader, introduced the WMU Pres- Max Penland, who dis ! ussed the many phases of Southern Baptist work - supported by the Heck-Jones Memorial Offering. I This is a special offering made by | North Carolina Baptist during the I month of Juno each year. Following the program and busi ness session a social hour was held with Mrs. Warren Franklin and Mrs. Bill Bailey in charge of game 3. Refreshments were served by the Social Committee composed of Mrs. Reece Mclntosh, Mrs. Ellis Moody and Mrs. G. B. Woody. Florida Woman To Speak At Mission Here Sunday Mrs. Florence Riggle, president of the ■ Florida State Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, will be guest speaker at both morning and evening services at Faith fellowship Mission, east Burnsville, Sunday," JuneHlT,'" At the evening service, Mrs. Higgle will show pictures on the ■ creen pertaining to the evils of the 'itjtimr tfte methods of 'he W. C. T. U. tn combatting this monster scourge. \ll who are interested are re quested to attend both services. Everyone will be welcome. A volun tary freewill offering will be re ceived at the close of the evening hour for the temperance cause. Methodist Churches Os County Sponsor Youth Camp The Methodist Churches of Vancey County are sponsoring a camp for junior boys and girls, as has been the case for several years, t The Optimist Youth Camp on the South Toe River, near the game re fuge, June 25 through July 1. The junior camp will begin Mon day, June 25, and continue through Saturday, June 30. Juniors must be •I years old or in the 4th grade this fall, and not over 12 years old- to attend this camp. The week-end will be devoted to an overnight camp for intermediate hoys and girls, ages 13-15. Sunday July 1, will include a program for all ages, with a worship service at 11:15, followed by a picnic lunch. The Rev. J. T. Hall will be the director of the camp this year; and the Rev. Worth Royal and Joe Petree will be in the camp. Mrs. J. T. Hall also will be there to help with the crafts. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS _ -A “The Magniflcnee of God" will be the subject of the sermon which the Rev. Warren S. Reeve plans to preach on Sunday morn ing, June 17, at the Burnsville Presbyterian Church. Representatives of all the or -0 ganizations of the church met with the Trustees recently and heard various plans for the upkeep and Improvement of the church prop erty. Each organization is now en gaged in some one or mofe pro jects for the accomplishment of the objectives Indicated. 1 Whitener Calls For Second Primary In Eleventh District Congressional Race > i Health Clinics f . _ _■ Scheduled 1 194 pre-school children in Yancey County have either attended pre school clinics.this spring or have 1 been examined and immunized in ' the Burnsville office of the District 1 Health Department. Os these, 130 were accompanied by one or both parents. Totals by sejhy.oL .aie a*, follows: Burnsville, '"43;* Dee LcSg, SO: Micaville, 31; Bald : Creek, 29; f 'oath Tec, 22; F Clearrriont 21; Pensa • cola, 12; and Double Island, 6. " i ' Children who, missed one of these . clinics but who will bo six years old by October 15 shpuld be taken 'either to their family doctor or to the Health Office in Burnsville for a check-up and for any immuniza tions that are needed. The Health 1 Department clinic in Burnsville is I i held from 1 to 5 p. m. every Mon- J day. Children cannot he vaccinated against .smallpox if they have any cuts, scratches, or sores. These children, as well as all others under the age of 20, are eligible for polio vaccine if they have not already had it. Like the I ■ other "vaccines; this ~is~ given with- - out charge. The monthly orthopedic clinic for the Avery-Mitchell-Yancey district will be held Wednesday, r June 20, In the Spruce Pine office of the District Health Department. Dr. J. Bruce Galloway of Asheville . will be the clinician. Children at-J tending the clinic should be regis- I lered not later than 11 a. m., and adults before 12:30. An Eye Clinic was held in the office of the District Health De partment in Burnsville on Wed nesday, June 6th in cooperation with the Welfare Department and the N. C. State Commission for the Blind. Thirty persons were exam ined in this clinic and of this num ber twenty-one received glasses, three needed surgery and the oth ers received other treatment. Dr. William F. Powell of Ashe ville was the examining oculist. He was assisted by Mrs. Elba S. j Kearney, Physical Restoration Nurse, and Miss Penny from the j State Commission of the Blind. \ Southeastern Optical Companj': will supply the glasses. - - - -O ■ Wmm : • v jljL -• r S&S&wk'X ’ ‘- ‘ jKv-r-'s '/'* ■ 4m '*' *' ■ __ ■ • **£?' ’ A . w 'iL • \ * HBF’ I, Shelby, N. C.-AT GARDNER RALLY, Ralph Webb Gardner stands between James Fox, left, and Love lox of Yancey , County as they met at the Gardner rally Friday night 4n Forest-City. James Fox is Gardner s manager in Yanceyf and Love Fox is a prominent Yancey County Democrat. (Gardner failed to get a Sufficient majority over Basil L. Whitener of Gastonia in the May 2Gth Demo* cratic Primary for Congressman of the Jlth District, which includes 7 counties: Yancey, Rutherford. Polk, Madison, McDowell, Gascon and Cleveland. Whitener announced last Friday that W-was asking the Board of iUectlons for a runjaltt primary on June 23. In the first primary, Gardner held a slight lead of: only 3SH votes throughout 7»", Basil L. Whitener of Gastonia, solicitor for the Mecklenburg- Gaston County judicial district, announced last Friday that he was asking for a run-off primary on June 23 with'Ralph Webb Gard ner of Shelby and Washington, D. C„ for Democratic nomination as IL S. Representative from the 11th Congressional District. Whitener said in his statement announcing his intention to call for a‘run-off: "Tife State Board of Elections has advised us that we lack 394 votes leading the ticket in the Primary Election held on May 26* 1956. This—is true even though ' 42,932 votes were east in the dis trict. > “In the first primary we had the loyal support of 19,262 people in the 11th Congressional District. The realization of the presence of such warm friendship is humb ling and seems to compel that I their faith and confidence be jus tified by my continuing the cam- j psign until a majority of the peo pie of the District have expressed j their 'wishes as to the identity of their next Congressman. “In the first primary campaign, vve had neither the financial abi i lity, nor desire, to buy votes or •u3*r fiTranciab pressure on any - per- • eon. We did not at any time en gage in spreading false rumors, un truths, or half-truths about either of our opponents. We did not make lavish and insincere promises of jobs t<T, any persons at any place iin the district. We did not haw; nor did we desire, any so-called ATTEND DISTRICT HEALTH MEETING Members of the District Health' Department who attended the 45th | annual session of the North Car- , olina Public Health Association , held recently in Charlotte were Dr. ] Cameron F. Mcßae, district health ] officer; Mrs. Annie Jo Ballard, i Yancey County public health nurse; j and Mrs. Alma B. Shepard, secre- ( tary in the Burnsville office and j vice-chairman of Secretaries Sec- 1 tion. N. C. Public Health Associa- ; tion. The next annual session of j NCPHA will be held in Asheville on May 28, 1957, immediately before II he meeting of the Southern I Branch of the American Public i ' Health Association. j, NUMBER FORTY-TWO charitable foundation through which contributions could be made to organizations or groups under rhe guise of philanthropy with the idea of concealing the political im plications of such gifts. “In the coming campaign we shall pursue the same proper course that was followed by us in the first primary, since it Is our thought that a majority of the people believe that Christian prin ciples and ethics should be ad hered to in political r'cimpaigns, as well as in other phases of our life. " "' ■ ’ • ’ “In .making our decision we are fully aware of the inherited wealth of our opponent, as well as the illustratious political life of his forebears. Recognizing, as we do, the pride that one should have in the accomplishments of one’s re latives, it seems that under our American system our people are generally more concerned about the accomplishments, ability, and J character of the candidates seek ing their preference at the ballot box than in the accomplishments of their antecedents. “Throughout the campaign we have urged that alldflha people consider the candidates involved and to cast their vote for the one whom they feel will best represent their district in Congress. We re iterate that hope as we enter a second primary. “Our financial situation is such that the campaign must be con ducted with extremely limited funds. This means that if we are to be successful our friends will have to get out and vote on June 23. This, we believe, they will do on the basis of the hundreds of telephone calls and personal con tacts that we have had from, them. “Th rough this concerted effort t of many hundreds of people I am confident that on June 23 we will have a great victory. It will not be my victory, but the victory of those who believe in the true principles o f American demo cracy and who believe that a bona fide inhabitant of the district is best qualified to properly repre sent the 11th Congressional Dis trict in the United States Congress. “Pursuant to the provisions of G. S. 163-140 I have today, by written notice to the State Board of Elections, requested *that a sec ond primary be called and held on June 23, 1956.”