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* Answers To Your Questions About The Hospital System I Facts About Blue Ridge Hospital System ! What is the purpose of the Blue Ridge Hospital System Development Fund? This capital fund endeavor will provide residents ofMiteh ell, Yancey, and surrounding counties an opportunity to in vest in the health care of their families ancfloved ones. Its purpose is to help finance ex pansiog of the Spruce Pine Hos pital and replacement of the Burnsville facility so the peo ★ Donald Carlisle, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Hos pital System has released the results of a study made recent - ly by the North Carolina Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The study of hospital chargps was compared to that in other area hospitals as well as state wide averages for charges in identical categories. The results showed that the average charge per stay was lower in every comparison at the Spruce Pine Hospital than the state—wide averages. Blue Cross Patients... State Average Charge per Stay was $455,42. Spruce Pine Average was $377.72. Medicaid Patients State Av. Charge Per Stay was $686.38; Spruce Pine Average was $469. 70. Medicare Patients State Average Charge Per Stay was $657.03; Spruce Pint: Average was $552.79. The study was forwarded to the Spruce Pine Hospital by Ted A. Graham, Manager, Uti lization Review Department for the North Carolina Blue Cross and Blue Sheild. The study also pointed out that the length of stay at the Spruce Pine Hospital is 5. Idays compared to 7.19 days for the State of North Carolina and 7. 22 days for the nation as a whole. Comparative room rates were also made available for Stamp Corner By George Cheren Excellent reproductions of many portraits and paintings used as the basis of U.S, Stamps are available at nominal cost in postcard and assorted sizes, from the Smithsonian In stitute, the National Gallery, and other museums and art galleries. * S W C The stamp collection of the U.S. is kept in the Smithson ian Institute in Washington, D.C., and may be viewed by visitors. 3jc jjok The American Philatelic Society, with over 25, 000 mem bers, is raising fluids for a permanent Philatelic Museum. The Cardinal Spellman collection forms the basis of a Museum named after him. ♦ " Postage stamps of the U. S. ", is available from the U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. This illustra ted and highly informative 250 page loose leaf edition, costs $2. 00. This column will try to answer your questions. Literally hundreds of thousands of stamps of the world are available at 1$ and 2<t each in good condition. 3k 3jok Auction sales of s.'amps are a great source for buying in dividual stamps, envelopes, collections and philatelic ma - terial generally. Some are called "Mail Auctions ". Bids are received by mail and the item goes to the highest bidders. Many times, but by no means always, the highest bid is low ered by the dealer, to a price slightly above the second high est bid. Anyone using this method of acquiring stamps,should know his dealer, for some are more reliable than others. Stamps cancelled by the P.O.Department are called "Pre- Cancels". Usually the name of the city or town is printed, across the stamp. Christmas stamps have been pre- cancelled for the past two years on an experimental basis. —■ Pre-cancels are used todky, but have been available in large quantities only. Now these stamps are available in small quantities for collectors in many more Post Offices. Since many philatelists collect these stamps, and some try to get them from as many different cities and towns as possible; pre-cancels from small towns and Post Offices be come desirable. Those interested might inquire if the stamps are available at their own local Post Office. These stamps offer an opportunity for swapping among the many members of local and national pre-cancel societies. Caution is need ed, and, as usual, plate # blocks offer the best opportunity. *** For stomp information write "Fidelity", Box 667, Yancey Journal, Burnsville, N.C. 28714. FSFDS pie of this area can rely upon THEIR OWN hospitals rather than those in distant communi ties. What is the Campaign Goal? A challenge target of $1 million has been established by the hospitals' Board of Trustees. What is the total cost of this urgent project? Both the Marion, Virginia architectural and engineering ★ other area full service showing the cost of the highest semi-private room. This study also resulted in the finding that the rate at Spruce Pine was as low or lower on a comparable basis than all but one area full service hospital, and was only one dollar per day higher than that facility. Spruce Pine Com. $32.00 Asheville Aston Park 44.00 fl ' DREAM X 0 Last night I dreamed of a beautiful home, U 0 Away out beyond the sea. Q U A wonderously beautiful mansion prepared for my loved A Q one and me. A A It was built in a garden of roses, A A The gate was standing ajar; A A I thought I would enter my home and rest, for the way I Q A had come was far. \ A My husband was standing at the little gate, A A He was the first of our family to go; A A His face was bright with a holy light, his voice was sweet A A and low. \ A "Tince", he said, "Come and see our home, A A The home He prepared, you know, X A It is filled with joy and peace and love, and there's never X A a thought of woe". X A Then he took his songbook with a smile, X X And sang mere sweetly than ever before X X Then he sang again "The Old Rugged Cross", I had yearn- X X ed to hear him sing once more. X x Then I said '1 must be going back x x To loved ones in their earthly home," V x He said, "Tell them I'll be keeping the. house and watch- X X ing until each one has come." X x (In memory of my beloved husband on Fathers Day— Mrs. V \ M. D. Bailey, Green Mountain.) , v firm of Echols- Sparger 6 Assoc, and the North Carolina Medical Care Commission have estima ted the total cost of the vital endeavor between $4. 5 and $5 million. This estimate is based on current construction and labor costs, however, so it is imperative that we move ahead quickly to avoid the spiraling effects of inflation. What Funds will supplement those raised through public sub '★ Blowing Rock 32.00 Boone Watauga Co. 31.00 Bryson City Swain Co. 38.00 Sylva, C. J.Harris 38.00 Tryon St. Lukes 34.00 Marion General 33.00 Morgantoix Grace 38.00 The study also indicated that hospital rates in Charlotte and Winston-Salem are substan tially higher than these above, with rates on a similar room MRS. DOLLIE HIGGINS Mrs. Dollie Higgins, 83, of the Jacks Creek Community died Friday morning at the home of a son, Murphy Higgiis in Burnsville after a long ill ness. She was the widow of. Gus Higgins who died in 1938. Surviving in addition to Murphy Higgins are four other sons, Joe, Lee and Luther H. Higgins of Asheville and Shelby Higgins of Newport News, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Jim Hens ley of Srrioga, New York, Mrs. Clarence Hensley and Miss Mar gie Higgins of Mars Hill Rt. 2; four sisters, Mrs. Laura Hens ley of Burnsville Rt. 1 and Mrs. Lizzie Hensley of South Caro lina, Mrs. Myra Tipton and Mrs. Minnie Silver of Flag Pond, Tennessee; one brother, Joe Silver of Asheville; 2 5 grandchildren and several great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held at 2*oo p. m. Sunday in the chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Rev. Richard Buchanan and Rev. Frank Phil lips officiated and burial was in the Higgins Cemetery. Helps Shrink Swelling Os Hemorrhoidal Tissues caused by inflammation Doctors have found a medica tion that in many cases fives prompt, temporary relief from pain and burning itch in hemor rhoidal tissues. Then it actually helps shrink swelling of these tissues caused by inflammation. The answer is Preparation H*. No prescription is needed for Preparation H. Ointment or suppositories. • —> t scription? Public investment through the capital campaign Will pro vide roughly 20% of the revenue needed. The remaining funds will be provided through a gov ernment Hill- Burton grant, the Appalachian P.egional Commis sion, Duke Endowment and other interested grantors. Anyone desiring further in formation, call or write in care of this newspaper. —7— * running dlmost $75. 00 per day in one hospital studied. Mr. Carlisle indicated that success in the current develop ment campaign should help to maintain hospital rates close to the present level, since room charges would not have to re flect debt service, and overhead charges per bed could be reduced as the total number of beds is increased. VA Questions And Answers Q. What must a veteran or serviceman do to get aVA mo . bile home loan? t | A. Four tilings. Get a Cer - tificate of Eligibility from the nearest VA regional office. Find a mobile home he likes which meets VA standards. Ar range for rental or purchase of a mobile home lot. Apply to a private lender for a loan. Q. I'm in school undei the GI Bill. Am I allowed toclarge my program of studies? A. Yes. VA allows eqch veteran one change of propram. One additional change may be approved if it is found though VA counseling that the propos ed change is more suitable to the veteran's aptitudes, intereri^ fnd abilities. Q. What can I do about my compensation check since I plan to travel this summer and will not have a forwarding ad dress? A. VA will send your check to your bank'for deposit it yea submit a VA change of address farm ar a letter over your sig nature. You should also obtain two power of attorney forms from VA. One should be given to your bank as evidence of its right to receive and deposit the checks to your account,and the other should be retained by you. Q. I'm a 74 year old veter an on VA. pension rolls. Is It true, as I have heard, that I will not receive an income ques tionnaire this November? A. It's true. You will re ceive information with your No vember pension check explain ing that pensioners 72 years old and older who have been on the rolls during two consecutive yis. are exempt from filing the ques tionnaires. -ggggp— II —ll——■ ■■■■■■■ NAME OR NUMBER? <V . f Are you ju*t a number to your insurance man? To our agency, you're always a name be - cause you deserve P.S.— Personal Service when you deal with us. Call us If we can be of ser vice, we'll call you by name. ROBERTS Insurance Agency BnrasvilU; N.C. West Main SU Bigg P1i.682-2191 ■u "i »■ '■■ss—— Jl, It is canning and freezing time and you will find all 3ie latest information at your coun ty Extension Office. \&u should not fail to go by and see the helpful material made avail able to you through your Yan cey County Extension Service; You will find recipes, canning and freezing methods, meal planning ideas, as well as home planning and decorating mater ial. All yours for the asking. We are sharing with you this week two recipes from the food sectioi/of the Atlanta Journal. This Brown Date Bread spread with butter or cream cheese along with Macaroni Ham Salad would be a good BOOK CORNER By Mrs, Gladys Coletta Eye On Cuba by Edwin Tatlow. 1966.Pp.285. Harcourt, Brace and World,lnc. New York. 'How like a Messiah Castro seemed in 1959 when he enters cd Havana during his first sim ple pilgrimage, in his love and concern for the people i He had become almost a god over night, and the resulting power had not yet begun to corrupt him. " So states Edwin Tetlovy New York correspondent for The Daily Telegraph of Lon don, in his evaluation of the Cuban revolution in his book, Eye On Cuba. Although the aura of a Mes siah has never left Castro out the years, Mr. Tetlow ad m its that his halo is we ari ng thin. The stumbling hero of 1959, with his wonderfully in tend oned but impractical pirns, perceived too late that his re volution was being stolen from him. Khrusliev had picked up Castro's tottering revolution only because he intended to use Cuba coldly and callously as a military tool, and cared only for Castro as long as he was handy and useful. Castro l®»: , m I " og, A <?. !> -j*. . vv —»• p- ; MONTCkSMBRY WARD frCQI CHICAGO ' jljlpjii m 1 jIW-WW.. If this tranquil scene looks like a Norman Rockwell painting, that’s because it is. The- famous artist of jAmeri cana brushed this setting in 1925 when Montgomery Ward, now celebrating its 100th birthday, was only a "youthful” 53 years old. •) I From The Yancey fxtfluloa HoMWken _JL food news & cues By Mrs. Mary Gillespie summer time luncheon. The Fluffy strawberry pie is also light and refreshing. BROWN DATE BREAD 1 cup white flour 1 cup graham or whole wheat flour 1 /.2 cup sugar 1 tsp. soda 1 cup dates ' 1 cup warm water 1 egg Combine dates, water and egg in blender. Set aside. Sift together the flours, sugar and soda. Combine with date mix ture. Bake in greased, floured loaf pan, at 350 degtees for had muffed Ms chance, and the new revolution was betray ed and finally obliterated. Such is the conclusionreach ed by the author, as he gives a colorful account of the chang ing scene in Cuba, from the gaiety and rejoicing in the first days of the revolution to the misery and sadness of the later years. Although disappointed that Castro has let them down, the masses still cling to Mm with a fervor beyond compre - hension. Hope dies hard, and their idol, in their eyes at least, is above reproach. ■ JiW SELECT A 6IFT OF: S ■ * Pants ★Ties S * Shirts ★Belts £ ♦Underwear £ 5 AH Kinds Os ■ ragsalffShaving & Grooming Needs j j Sj*r' GINNY-LISA SHOP j "■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a Burisville S HOUSE OF CARPET ~ 1 .e.J -'i l jL > ■HKLUP 7 l, gm ——- - "WH m M ®B| Bhl :|Bj§ V ■ M WBI I 1 I j 4BH | B - .TOE YANCEY JOURNAL 1 hour. FLUFFY STRAWBERRY PIE This makes two pies. Have ready two baked or vanilla water crusts. 1 lg. can evaporated milk 1 pint sweetened strawberries fresh or frozen ( VETERNS - And Qualifying Dependent J ] ( Take Advantage Os Your J Educational Assistance Benefits ml I At } MAYLAND I TECHNICAL INSTITUTE I VA APPROVED FOR | * AUTO MECHANICS ★ I * BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION * 1 * SECRETARIAL * 1 Now Receiving Applications For Fall Term M For Additional Information, Call Or Write ■ 1 TECHNICAL INSTITUTE ( m 304‘A OAK STREET f: M M SPRUCE PINE. N.C. B J PHONE 785-7351 m (MEMBER N.C. COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM) ■ ' 1 * 1 cup sugar I 1 box strawberry gelatin If Chill milk. Put stxawfcer - j ries, sugar and gelatin in file 1 saucepan and bring tti boiL i Boil three minutes. Put in re- | frigerator until mixture begins J to congeal. WMp milk stiff* I C.rar ially fold congealed miajr- J ture into milk. Put in and let chill well before *er*- j ing. Garnish with sliced beitis | to serve. j PAGE 7
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