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| Devoted To Ifhe Upbuilding f,v Community f || | ||||||>| ||| N ,| R Kiiiiiiii 111 KuN O - 41 Ivsiothe apy Group To Meet At | Blue Rir ge For First Time In South L American Physiotherapy foliation) meeting for the first I jn the South, will hold its f Lt-war annual conference I 05th anniversary meeting at [ e Ridge June 16-23 as guests of I Carolina chapter, compised of L ica l therapists in both Caro- L-eral hundred members of the Liation from all over the na il are expected .to attend the con- Le, at which emphasis will be Ld on techniques and results sieved in army physical therapy L ( s during the war. Invitations Sent Invitations have also been sent [orthopedic surgeons in both Car- Ls and all members of the final and allied professions are iited. he conference will be proceeded [meetings of the association’s fecutive committee, expected to [jve at Blue Ridge June 13, and Lsentatives of the National [ndation of Infantile Paralysis, 0 are expected the following the program of the conference L er will consist of scientific dis- Uions of various phases of the bfession, round-table discussions infantile paralysis and cerebral sy, business meetings and an iiiversary banquet. Dr. Walter McFall of Asheville il make an address of welcome the conference opening the ;emoon of June 17, and other >akers will include Dr. Donald valt. chief of rehabitation in ! Veterans administration, ishington, D. C., Lt Col. A. illiam Reggio of the U. S. Pub- Health service, Washington and . Robert Bennet, of the Warm rings foundation, Warm Springs orgia. Visits to Biltmore House,Grove rk Inn and Homespun Indus es a picnic at Moore General spital and a two day tour of the eat Smoky Mountains National rk are among recreational Hits planned for the conference egates and guests. 3NNIE KIRBY OF MARION BECOMES A JUNE BRIDE —o— and Mrs. Guy Smith Kirby, of Marion announce the mar of their daughter, Miss Bon -1 Helen Kirby, to Archibald rett Morris of Savannah, Ga., March 23 in Chesterfield, S. C. ws. Morris was graduated from non high school in 1943 and a student of Woman’s college, iversity of North Carolina, lensboro, where she is a mem os the senior class. She is oscendant of Hezekiah Alexan • signer of the Mecklenburg iaration of Independence, h. Morris attended Pape school Savannah and was graduated m Taft preparatory school, Wa k>wn, Conn., in 1944. and is now student of the University of rt h Carolina. He is a member tt> e Sigma Alpha Epsilom fra 51ty. Mr. Morris is the grand °f the late Judge A. B. Lovett Savannah, Ga. he couple will attend summer °°l at the University of North ichardscns Entertain At “Hilltop” Home In Honor Os Their Daughter X r ■ ar, d Mrs. Frank Howard •Hardson entertained at their 'Hilltop” Tuesday afternoon Honor of their daughter Ruth, ° > s a junior at Agnes Scott The guests were students • s Scott and their friends, m ' )ers of the Georgia delegation ntle Hundred and fifty boys and ' s "'Ho are attending the Bap- Htu(i,. n ta’ Union Convention Hlvi'crest this week and last. J, aro occupying the site and of the Ridgecrest Sum . ' ;, inp for Boys,, having : 'll their food with them "J Georgia. 'owing guests were pre ■ I-.ilh I Asbury Greenwich of “ ' 1 :l '''>hna; Imogene Williams ‘ lss 'issif )[ ,i; Jane Cook of Ken ■' ’ *" il! 'tha Ellen Watson, N. C. the BLACK MOUNTAIN news Barber Shop Has A New Owner The Palace barber shop on Cherry Street has been purchased by W. H. Creasman who is now in a shop at Moore General Hos pital. Mr. Creasman has been in the barber business for 26 years. He has lived in this section all his life and operated a shop in Black MJountain for 23 years Mr Creasman is planning to work in his new shop soon. BOWERS NAMED TO HEAD SHOW AT CHARLOTTE, N. C. X John L. Bowers of Black Moun tain, a local amusement promoter, has been selected to manage the Charlotte horse show, to be held in mid-August or early Septem ber at the Southern States Fair grounds under sponsorship of the Charlotte Junior Chamber of Com merce, it was announced yester day by the Jaycees president, W. D. Brannin, in that city. The horse show is underwritten by a group of prominent Charlotte business men and sanctioned by the Charlotte Merchants’ associa tion. Mr. Bowers recently spent sev eral days in Charlotte confering with committeemen for the show and in making plans for the event. He was promoter and manager of the horse show recently held at Asheville under the sponsorship of the Asheville Chamber of Com merce, with the aid of the Junior league and Lion’s club. Oteen Patients Visited Gardens Tuesday X Forty-five patients of the Vet erans administration hospital at Oteen were taken on a sightsee ing tour of Craggy Rhododendren gardens at 3 o’clock Tuesday after noon by the Western North Caro lina Camp and Hospital council and the Buncombe county Red Cross. Following the tour, members of the Buncombe county Canteen corps served a light supper in the recreation hall of the hos pital. KEY CITY CAB CO. NOW IN NEW OFFICE —o— Key City Cab Company have moved into their new home just above the bus station. At present the office is not complete ly furnished but a modem office is planned. They have a phone in the new office and will be able to give more efficient service in the future than the good service they have been doing in the past. Persons who desire to do so are invited to leave packages or baggage at the new office with out charge while doing their shop ping. The first medical school in Am erica was established at Philadel phia in 1761. formerly of Black Mountain; and Peggy Trice, Frances Russell, Emily Bradford, and Dottie Dun stan, Mrs. Joe Abstance, and Mrs. Alton B. Hollis,Jr. of Dick Hall 111, all of Georgia. Refreshments were served, and the program of the Ridgecrest B S U Convention was discussed. Ruth Richardson, whose Agnes Scott College friends were being entertained, is employed as a student worker of the Home Mis sion Board of the South Baptist Convention with headquarters at Pharr Texas, with Spanish speak ing children in Daily Vacation Bible Schools. This week she is attending a conference of religeous workers in Monterey Mexico, and being entertained by a Mexican family. BLACK MOUNTAIN, N. C. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1946. Business Women’s Circle i Met Tuesday Night o The Business Women’s Circle held their regular monthly meet ing at the home of Mrs. Irvin Page, Tuesday night June 11. Mrs. Worth Cook presided and Mrs. Robert Franklin gave a talk on the foun dation of any organized group. After the program, lovely re freshments were served. Those present were: Mrs. Kyles, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Hemphill, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. McMahan, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Byrd, Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. Nanny, Mrs. Ealy, and a new member, Mrs. Higgenbothom. Blue Ridge Is Ideal Vacation Spot For Tourist FIFTEEN HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND COMPRISING THE BLUE RIDGE ESTATE o Blue Ridge located in the beau tiful Blue Ridge mountains of Western North Carolina, is the site of the most spacious and com plete vacation and training center in the South. Wild mountain trails, peaks towering to more than six thousand feet, cascading water falls, and caverns of unsurpassed beauty are all part of the scenery which makes Blue Ridge a source of inspiration to all who visit here. Not only are the fifteen hun dred acres of land comprising the Blue Ridge estate a marvel of na ture’s grandeur but on the prop erty are more than forty build ings, including modern hotel ac commodations for five hundred guests. To further supplement program activities there is an auditorium with a seating capaci ty of seven hundred, spacious din ing rooms, a gymnasium and out door pool, a large lake, and other facilities which one would expect to find at a fully equipped moun tain training center. From the porch of Lee Hall (elevation 2700 feet) one can en joy the magnificent view of the Great Craggy Mountains, along the crest of which runs the Blue Ridge Parkway (elevation 5000 feet). The establishment of the Smoky Mountain Park in North Carolina and Tennessee in 1940, turned the eyes of the nation to the Southern Appalachian Mountains. In this Smoky Mountain Park, Cling man’s Dome, Mr. Guyot and Le Conte are the three highest peaks in Tennessee. In North Carolina are the most rugged sections of the Appalachian range. The Blue Ridge Parkway sweeps down from western Maryland through the Shenandoah Valley, into western North Carolina, and right around the shoulders of Mt. Mitchell (6,- 684 feet), the monarch of all the mountains of Eastern America, past Black Brothers, Pinnacle of Blue Ridge. Gray Beard and the three joint peaks of the Craggies. This whole group of North Caro lina mountains on the very edge of the Smoky Mountain Park is the front porch view of Robert E. Lee Hall on the Blue Ridge property. The Blue Ridge grounds has its own three peaks, 4,500 feet elevation, and its buildings stand on a prominence 2,700 feet high. This region with its crystal streams, its giant virgin forests, its masses of azalea, mountain laurel and rhododendron, together with more than a hundred varie ties of mosses, ferns, lichens and wild flowers, attracts thousands of people from all over America. Fishing: Season Opens At Lake Tomahawk o Many Fish Being Caught The lake is open for fishing and lots of the boys are having some pretty good luck. There is a small charge of 50 cents per day for fishing. Many excellent catches have been taken. The lake has been stocked recently and should prove very interesting for the sportsman. There are Bream, Catfish, .Bass and others. The archery range has just been completed and many are trying “KEY CITY IN THE LAND OF THE SKY” : I 'f;' -jsg?;^ Remember Father On Father’s Day Margaret Gregg Os Black Mountain Is Married To Janies Wilson Miss Margaret Carolyn Gregg of Black Mountain and James D. Wilson were married Tuesday of last week at 8 o’clock at the Black Mountain Methodist church. The church was decorated with ropes of evergreens forming three panels fpr a background for can delabra holding 38 cathedral can dles, interspersed with tall bas kets of gladiolus. A program of music was pre sented by Mrs. Roger Viverette organist, and Dean Willis tenor. Ushers were Robert Frady and Clifford Longcoy Miss Elsie, Ker lee, maid of honor, was dressed in a pink taffeta made boufant style. She carried a varigated bou quet, little Louise Hardin, dressed in a hoop skirt gown of pink net caught with blue bows and carry ing a blue and pink basket edged with pink roses and tied with a shower of pink and blue ribbons, scattered rose petals before the bride, who was given away by her father W. B. Gregg. She wore a gown of candle light satin and silk marquisette made with fitted bodice of satin, long pointed sleeves, and a full skirt of mar quisette. A coronet of orange blo soms held the fingertip tulle veil, and she carried a shower bou their skill at this art. The management of the park says that they are contemplating on having a square dance on Tues day night as well as the customary Saturday night. The pool has been closed nights on account of the cool nights. As soon as the weather pemits, swim ming may be enjoyed from 6:00 to 10:00 every evening. SEND IN YOUR NEWS :. >■■■' ■ .kirn* Bill Hill Say-: I wuz down to tha Nichols Fly- Field tuther day, an I ast Bill Willoughby if he knew whut a cat terpillar wuz, an he says, “Sure, it’s an upholstered worm.” quet of brides roses, white ear nations and ferns. Her only orna ment was a strand of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. Walter B Gregg, Jr., of Ashe ville was best man. Rev. H. Grady Hardin officiated, using the double ring ceremoney. The flower girl acted as train bearer for the recessional. Immediately following the cere money a reception was held at the Gregg residence on Church street. In the receiving line were Mr and Mrs. Gregg, the latter in black lace over satin, with a corsage of talisman roses, Walter Gregg, Jr., Miss Elsie Kerlee, Miss Louise Hardin, Mr. Friday and Mr. Long coy. Out of town guests included Mrs. R Duke Hay of Winston- Salem and Mrs. Margaret S. Leland of Knoxville. Out of town guests assisting at the reception were Miss Lillian Ingram, and Mrs. Walter B. Gregg, Jr , of Asheville. The bride is a graduate of Black Mountain high school, Brevard Col lege, and Cecil’s Business College. Mr. Wilson formerly of Detroit, Michigan served in the armed forces for five years, of which three were spent in the South Pa cific. 31 Attending Church Course At Cragemont o Thirty-one persons are register ed for the adult and juniors Sun day School institute which open ed at Cragemont assembly grounds of the Free Will Baptist church near Black Mountain Sunday. The conference is the first to be held at the recently aquired con ference center of the Free Will Baptist Church in North Carolina. The day’s activity for the con ference begins at 6:30 a.m. with devotionals and includes classes during the morning, with the after noons devoted to recreation and an evangelistic message each evening. The conference will continue for one week, with a similiar program for seniors and intermediates to be presented next week. Classes being held for juniors include: “Object lessons in Bible Work.” taught by Mrs. Tuttle, “Youth With God,” by the Rev. N. S. Tuttle; and “Youth Worships ; u Music,” by Mrs. Tuttle. Courses for adults include: “Teaching Methods,” by the Rev. Paul Kitterman, “Adult Adminis tv-jtjon,” by Mr. Kitterman; and “Studies in Romans,” by N. D. Bar row. Mr. Tuttle is presenting an evangelistic message each evening. New Roxy Theatre Will Open On Next Tuesday June 18 In Old Fort Montreat Girl Is Honored By Class STUDENT OF WHEATON COLLEGE IN ILLINOIS Miss Virginia Bell', daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Lemuel N. Bell of Montreat and now a student of Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illi nois, has been elected vice-presi dent of her class of 300 students. Miss Bell will be a senior when she returns to Wheaton to take up her offical duties next fall. x Thomas Albert Aiken 80, Os Swannanoa Died Sun. Funeral services for Thomas Albert Aiken 80, of Swannanoa, who died in an Asheville hospital last Friday morning following a short illness, was conducted in Alexander Chapel Sunday after noon at 3 o’clock. The Rev. W. S Vehaun and the Rev. J. B. Pyatt officiated. Intern ment was in the church ceme tery. Music was provided by the Caro lina quartet Pallbearers were Albert Aiken, Jr., Vascal Aiken, Marshall Aiken, Charles Aiken, William Aiken, and Swain Gill. Grandaughters Were flower bearers. He is survived by four sons, Walter, of Swannanoa, and Melvin, Marvin, and Alvin Aiken all of Asheville; four daughters, Mrs. J. F. Gill, Mrs Hosey Shook, Mrs. Russell Hall, and Miss Ollie Aiken, all of Swannanoa; Mrs. D. H. Mull, of Weaverville; 34 grandchildren, and a number of great-grand children. Anders-Rice funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Community Playground Next To Parsonage Open The community playground next to the Methodist Parsonage will open Monday, June 17th at three o’clock. Parents will be expected to ac company their children on Mon day. Miss Jane Callison, the super visor, will be in charge for the summer, beginning Tuesday the hours are from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. All children from 6 to 9 years will be welcome. There is no charge. In the mornings there will be no supervision. The children may use the playground if accompanied by their parents. Mrs. Thomas Sharp, Director. Methodist Church Held Picnic Last Tuesday o The Methodist Church held its picnic Tuesday afternoon. They used the pool until 6:00 p.m. and then had their picnic dinner.. A new spring board has been installed and they sure made good use of it. Paper was invented in China by Tsai Lur in 105 A. D. The Young Women’s Christian Association was formed in 1894. Black Mountain Arts Club To Hold 1 Important Picnic Meeting June 14. On Friday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. the Black Mountain Arts Club will hold a get-aquainted covered dish supper at the recreation park and building, at Lake Tomahawk If the weather permits, the mem bers will be seated at designated picnic tables, where groups inter ested in different activities will get aquainted with others of those activities and with leaders and instructors for summer courses in | those arts. If it rains, members j are asked to bring card tables j as well as the table service which i they should bring in any event. Later the members will discuss the new constitution to be sub mitted by the Executive Board, of the Arts Club, and also plans | for the summer in general. 1 aimnimminiiiitiimmmi Member North Carolina Press Association $2.00 Per Year “The Postman Always Rings Twice” Will be the first show. x The new Roxy Theatre which is scheduled to have its first show ing on Tuesday June 18 is a very modern building. It is as fireproof as the modern science of the build ing trades are able to build. The interior is of the latest style in lighting and has all the conveni ences of the modern theatre, such as a powder room for the ladies, smoking rooms and flame-proof draperies. The projection equipment is of the best post-war design. This will assure the patrons of the very ultimate in sound reproduction. With the best of sound reproduc tion the theatre-goers are assured of enjoying the pictures to the ut most because it is not necessary to strain to hear and understand the sound from the screen. This means that persons coming from a show in this theatre will be relaxed and refreshed. A very modern candy bar is to he one of the conveniences. The best in candy will be sold for the convenience and enjoyment of the patrons, A popcorn machine will soon be added to the refreshment department. NYLON stockings will be given away in the near future. The de tails of this offer will be given in this paper at a later date. You may also ask at the box office about the free nylons. Ten pairs will be given free each week to the holders of lucky numbered tickets. It is planned to give these stockings away to the lucky pa trons attending the Tuesday and Wednesday shows. The drawing will probably be on Wednesday night but the holders of tickets from Tuesday will also be included in the drawing. The Tuesday night patrons need not be there on Wednesday as the numbers will be posted at the box office and the holders of the tickets bearing the correct numbers will be able to claim their hose later in the week. These stockings will be given to the holders of adult tickets only. The first show to be at this new theatre will be “The Postman Always Rings Twice.” This is a special engagement of this picture which hasn’t been seen in sogie of the larger cities. COMMUNITY CHORUS MET LAST MONDAY o The Community Chorus held its first rehearsal since the Easter Season last Monday evening at the First Baptist Church. They are planning to hold rehearsals twice a month during the summer in order to prepare for a concert in September. A variety of mus ic is planned for that occasion. The chorus is directed by Lt. Robert Guy who successfully led the cho rus in its previous performances. Persons interested in joining this chorus are asked to contact Nora Summey the secretary or the Black Mountain News. There are no limi tations of any kind except, that you should be able to do ordinary chorus singing. A small member ship fee is charged to cover music cost and incidental expenses. Because this meeting is so im portant for organizing the activi ties and general policy of the Arts Club, members are urged not only to have a full attendance, but to check whether their dues for 1946 are paid. . A feature of this meeting is an exhibit of handicraft made by club members and exhibited on tables for breakfast, luncheon, buffet supper, and formal dinner. From 2 to 4 p.m. a committee from the Arts Club wi 1 welcome non-mem bers, especially teen age girls and out-of-town guests. Members are asked to enjoy this exhibit before the business meeting foliowing supper. Four instructors for the summer will be present at the meeting.
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