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T« YANCEY RECORD, PAGE 2 . Ruto loon/ oh old limey rate/ i i 3m> N T f j //\lii When you decide on the car you want to buy, we’re ready to make you the loan ... at old timey rates, of course. And old timey rates mean low rates at Northwestern, the Agreeable Bank! THE NORTHWESTERN BANK ftat'a Dare* i insurance Co'ooaiioo Only your Carolina Ford Dealers have what’s really new in mid-size cars! new suspension. A new, big-Ford-like Gran Torino Sport 2-Door Sportsßoof quiet. Rugged new body/frame engineering. And new front disc brakes, standard. Torino ... in your choice of two new wheelbases. And nine beautiful new models including wagons. We’re “home folks.” We care more. JOE YOUNG FORD Burnsville/ N.C. I FEBRUARY 3, 1972 MITCHELL LEDGER Teachers Attend A Workshop Mb, Mary Graham and Colonel Harry D, Cook, both teaches in Gouge School, at tended a workshop on "Teach ing Strategies for the New So cial Studies." The seminar type covnse, which was conducted by Wes tern Carolina University Ex tension Center, Oteen, on Thursday, January 20, 1972, was attended by teaches from throughout Western North Ca rolina. The couse, conducted by three Professors horn the aforementioned university, was presented in three divi sions. These divisions of instruction were divided as follows: "Instructional Mod ules and Learning Packages',' Simulation Games in the So cial Studies," and "Inquiry Techniques," Mrs. Graham and Colonel Cook worked with committes in each division of instruction and "learned to do by doing" right in the workshop. They plan to present this information to teachers at Gouge School at one of the professional meetings. MEN WANTED CATTLE AND LIVESTOCK BUYERS We want men in this area. Train to buy cattle, sheep and hogs. We will train qualified men with some livestock experi ence. For local interview, write today with your back ground. Include your full address and phone number. CATTLE BUYERS, INC. 4420 Madison Kansas City, Mo. 64111 "Who Can Judge This, Thy People. . ?” By: bertle cantrell Avery Journal Feature Writer Judge J. Ray Braswell's an nouncement In last week’s paper piqued my curiosity . . . what was it like being a Judge in one’s own county? What made him decide to run for Judge the first time in 1968 when the new court system wfis brought about? And why had he decided to run another term? He agreed to talk with me the following Monday, a spring-like day, with loafers In front of the courthouse and women raking their yards. He ushered me into his office, a portly gray-haired man, with an aura of strength and purpose about him. He was reluctant to talk about himself, but gradually, by talking about the new court system under which he became chief Judge In this District, he told why he decided to seek the office of Judge. He said while 'he was an attorney under the old court system a case would some times be pending for several years before It was trled,creatlng a hardship for defendants and witnesses alike causing them to miss work and often travel many miles. One case especially he recalled, had been in the courts for 12 years when he took It. The lawyers who handled the case previously had died. This made him even more convinced that the court system was obsolete, and he became Involved with the Bar Association’s struggle to reform the courts, making speeches to this effect in various places, working diligently to bring about court reform. In 1967, after the legisla ture had provided for a reformed court system in North Carolina, a group of lawyers came to Braswell and asked him to con sider serving as Judge. At first he refused; he had a good law practice, a well-ordered life, why should he want to change it? “The thought came to me that I was being hypocritical,” he said, “Here I had fought for court reform every inch of the way, then refused to be a part of it. I decided to put my money where my mouth was and run.” Why the second term? “Sometimes you feel you have done a good thing, helped somebody; that’s a good feeling. My philosophy of life could be summed up, ‘ser vice to others’ because after all what it boils down to is living the golden rule. Religion is an every day thing. All this talk of love and do good amounts to no thing unless you actually help people.” When I started to leave he asked me If I had seen the new library lately, and insisted that I see It inside. The library means a lot to him, for outside of the natural pride he has In Its modern archi tecture It will house thousands of books. Books mean more know ledge for Avery’s children, and one of hls main Interests Is the children of the county. He escorted me through every room In the library, pausing to speak to the workmen, complimenting and joking with them . . . ob viously very proud of this imposing structure with its rough-sawn cedar and grand - father rocks. When I left him, the thought occured to me, “how do his asso ciates see this man, how do they view hls judgement?” Those who have been in court with him the past four years? I found Judy Smith in the ASCS Office in Newland. Judy, a tall redhead who smiles a lot, had been court stenographer to Judge Braswell for 2 1/2 years. “I enjoyed court work and working THE YANCEY RECORD Burnsville, N. C. Ed Yuziuk-Editor,Publishei Published every Thursday by Yancey Publishing Ca,lnc. 2nd Class Postage Paid at Burnsville,N.C. 28714 Subscription Rates: #3/yr. in County $5/yr. out of County Thursday, Feb. 3, 1972 Number 5 MITCHELL LEDGER Bakersvllle, N.C. Ed Yuziuk-Publisher Jim Vinson-Editor Published every Thursday by fancey Publishing Ca.lnc. 2nd Class Postage Paid at Bakersvllle,N.C.2B7os Subscription Rates: •3/yr. in County #5/yr. out of County Thursday, Feb. 3, 1972 Number 5 J. Ray Braswell Chief Judge 24th Judicial District with Judge Braswell very much,” Judy said, “But after I married my husband wanted me home nights, as I was required to tra vel a great deal to all five counties in the district and often gone overnight, so I took the job here.” When asked how the Judge Impressed her she replied, “He was firm, but very compassion ate, taking such an Interest In each case, becoming so Involved, especially with juveniles. He would tqll them to call him If they had any problems for he always said, “The young are our hope for the future, for a new world.” He cared for the so called ‘insignificant’people,hav ing a great empathy for them. He always called the defendants by their first names, yet he tolerated no nonsense In hls court.” She paused reflectively, “I guess you could say he helped me gain an Insight Into human nature, and taught me more than I ever learned in college . . . he was very patient, but If I mlspelled a word he would make me hunt It up In the dictionary and do It right. He always wanted to make things better for Avery County, he took such an interest in civic affairs.” Attorney Warren Pritchard is a big, soft spoken man with a law office In Spruce Pine. "Ray Braswell and I were lawyers to gether for many years before he became Judge. He Impresses me very much at the bench, being fair and thorough, conducting the court with dignity. He tries to give everyone a fair shake.” I asked him why he thought Judge Braswell was so often called to districts outside his own on spe cial cases. Pritchard believes it is because he maintains an open mind, being unbiased and objective, and is willing to go where he is needed. Phyllis Foster, Assistant Clerk of Court in Watauga County has worked with Judge Braswell since he assumed office In 1968, She, like the others was eager to talk about the Judge. "He has a lot of wisdom, which shows in his judgements, and evalua tions. I find him a very com passionate Judge, trying each case on its own merits. He has no set rules, but tries each person as exactly that -a per son, and not just another number on the court calendar. He is very witty, very human. We need more Judges like him.” Bob Lacey sat behind his massive desk in hls new law office In Newland. Over hls desk hangs a sign, “But for the Grace of God”, another that ■GMs /Hls)/C J ★ J * In JBokersville t Mr. and Mrs. ivenneth Webb and Mr. and Mis. Card Fulton of Oregon have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hoilman and Mr. Walter Webb. * » Michael Ekyant, Van Bry ant and Larry Boone have been visiting here during the semester break at Berea Col lege where they are students. * Airman Danny Pierce who is stationed in Laos is visit - ing here for his two- week leave and he will return to Laos to complete his tour of duty there. * Mr. and Mrs. Joe Young visited the Red Wilson fam ily in Charlotte during the weekend. Mrs. Wilson has reads, “Caution, be sure brain is engaged before putting mouth into gear.” Lacey learned back in hls leather chair, hls large dark eyes lustrous behind horn rimmed glasses and fiddled with a cig arette. "I’ve known Judge Bras well all my life,” he said, "Many times we were adversaries when he was an attorney, but since he has been a Judge, that fact has never affected hls judgements In any of my cases he has tried. He has all the qualifications of a good Judge, a good judicial temperament, knowledge of human nature as related to the law; very thorough but the main facet of his court procedure is the way he tempers justice with mercy.” Lacey said the most humorous case he ever heard Judge Bras well try was that of a man riding a horse while under the Influ ence of alcohol. The question arose whether the law of driving a motor vehicle while under the Influence would apply to a horse. Braswell sought the Attorney General’s advice who said the law did apply. There was a good deal of controversy over the case. Sometime later the Judge and Lacey were playing golf to gether and the Judge told of a golf course down the country where golf carts must cross a highway in order to get on the golfcourse. “Bob”, Braswell asked him, “Would you consider a golf cart a motor vehicle?” to which Lacey impishly replied, “More of a motor vehicle than a horse, Judge.” Dick Bailey is a successful young lawyer in Burnsville with a mind so probing it is sometimes painful and a repu tation of high integrity. “I have been to many courts presided over by Judge Braswell,” Bai ley stated. “He has been an excellent chief judge. All the lawyers and people acquainted with him are very pleased with his calibre. He is compassionate, yet judicious, attempting to do what is right and proper in each case. He is very fair.” Lynn Hughes has been a social worker for the Welfare Depart ment for 15 years. He deals with juvenile delinquents, hand ling all probation work. “We talk about children with pro blems, not problem children.” Lynn said, “I have worked closely with Judge Braswell since he took office In 1968. Many times It has been necessary to call him In the middle of the night to have him sign a custody order for a child. He is never too busy to sit down and talk with been very ill and is a patiait in the hospital there. * Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Greene of California are visiting Mis. Greene's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Webb and other relatives. * Mr. and Mrs. Chadie Ayers, Mrs. Betty A. Bryant, Mike and Van Eky ant visited Mr. and Mrs, Bobby Goings in Alabama during the week end. Mrs. Goings is the for mer Miss Mary Helen Ayers. * Mr. and Mrs. R. T. West and Donna spent the weak - end in Andrews, N.C.virity ing relatives. * Mi* Cathy Gteene, who is a student at Berea College. is visiting her parents, Mr. me about these children, and he always keeps an open mind, giving top priority to the child’s wants. He advises the Juveniles of their legal right when they must go to court, obtaining legal counsel for them If they cannot afford It, and giving them the right to cross-examine the witnesses. He will not send a child to the Juve nile Valuation Center in Swannanoa If there’s any other way. We have had only five to go In the past three years. He prefers that we, In Social Ser vices find the child a good home, which Is fine with us. Most of the cases are truancy cases. He helps us get the child back Into school. He Is very con cerned with children.” He left me with that last remark rlgnlng In my ears, “He Is very con cerned with children ....’’ Lynn was the last one I talked to about the Judge. I had found what I was seeking, the way hls associates related to him, what they considered hls outstanding traits, how they evaluated hls Judgements. Socrates summed Judge Braswell up perfectly (al though that great Greek Phllso pher lived around 399 8.C.) when he said, “Four things belong to a Judge, to hear courteously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly and to decide impartially. Apparently Judge Braswell possesses all four. and Mrs. Ray Lreauo. * The Wheeler family lave moved into the Dr. Kimberly house which they recently They come to Ba keisville from Old Fort, N. C. * Dr. and Mrs. J.MJPaaois and chdlcken of Asheville visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. BUI Pardons. Misses Cathy Gouge, Ca thy Ledford, Suellen Wilson and Sharon Street, students at Western Piedmont College in N.C, spent the weekend here visiting kheir parents. research into :9h?s. birth defects j =prevention of Dimes/ (II Corinthians) News About Potatoes Yancey County potato glowers will be interested in a recent publication issued by the U. S. Department of Agri culture's Consumer and Mar keting Service on the revised U.S. grade standards far po tatoes. The revised standards,that became effective Sej*ember 1, 1971, require potatoes mar keted under the U, S. grades to be cleaner and have fewer defects than did the previous standards. They also provide additional size designations. The leaflet, "The Revised U. S. Grade Standards for Po - tatoes," CSMS-91, discusses the principal changes in the standards and how and why grade standards and off icial inspection are used. Persons in Yancey County wishing to receive a single free copy of the publication should send a post card re quest to: Soitheast Regional Information Office, Consum er and Marketing Service, USDA, 1718 Peachtree N.W. , Room 220, Atlanta, Ga. 30309. Please include your zip code. The ise of the grade stan dards or the federal or federal state inspection service to certify the quality of potatoes is voluntary, except where required by state law or un der terms of federal or state marketing orders. Inspection is provided on a fee-for-ser vice basis. Sr. Citizens Club Met By Ethel Miller The Tipton Hill Senior Citizens Club had its regular club meeting at the home of Mr. and Mis. Harvey J. Mil ler on Tuesday, January 25. The meeting opened with prayer led by Mrs. Bertha Whitson. The story of "The Little Match Girl" was read by Miss Lydia Deyton. Mr. Harvey J. Miller read a ghost story. . ,r>< <-! Refreshments were served by Mis Lydia Deyton and Mrs. Charlie Stevenson and everyone just enjoyed them selves talking. The meet - ing was dismissed by Mrs. Stevenson. The club attendance was very good. This was the first meeting in the New Year.
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