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2 | —Black Mountain (NC) NEWS Thursday, July 22 1313 FACTS NOT FICTION BY H. L. FRACHISE.UR w. H. ANDERSON", PRES.- TREAS., ASHEVILLE CONTRACTING CO. INC. W. H. Anderson, president and treasurer of the Asheville Con tracting company, Inc., general contractors, located London Road, Biltmore, is one of Greater Ashe ville’s most outstanding and lead ing citizens. Mr. Anderson’s success in the general contracting business is due to his own personality, which appeals to one not only for what it appears to be but for what it is, unlike most men he does not play a part, he is himself. He has advanced to the front in the business world because he is always looking ahead; to him an opportunity is a responsibility. He is led by logic and not by emo tion, by fidelity and not by am bition. He supplements leadership with cooperation and sets his com pass not for today only but also for tomorrow and for a course be yond the horizon. As a citizen, Greater Asheville has every reason to be proud of W. H. Anderson for he is always ready and willing to give valuable suggestions that will benefit the people as a whole. Indeed he can be counted upon to give his full support to any project that will be of a benefit to not only Greater Asheville but also to our great state and its people. Mr. Ander son has a wide circle of friends in this area and takes an active part in making North Carolina a better place in which to live and work. All the citizens are geatly benefited by his many kindly acts, we congratulate him upon his suc cess and prophesy continuance of his success in the future years. JOHN NEAMAND. MGR. ROCK BIT SALES & SERVICE CO. As a citizen of Greater Ashe ville, John Neamand, manager of the Rock Bit Sales and Service company, manufactures of Hol low Drill Steel for detachable bits, moil points and chisels, all types of electric welding. 350 De pot St., has an abiding interest in the welfare of his city and its people. We observe with admi ration his success in business and civic affairs. He is a leader that men and women point with pride to his enviable record of full co operation in the movements that are of a benefit to his city and fellowman. Mr. Neamand manifests his wholehearted support in his city. It is easily and readily recognized, that no business has made a more profound and valuable contri bution to the improvement of Asheville than the Rock Bit Sales and Service company. We attribute Mr. Neamand’s record of achievements to his fore sight and ability, and also to the all important fact that his organ ization is placing primacy on the human values of their employees to the extent of producing a better way of life for many. He is not only a successful business leader, but he is helping build a finer citizenship for his city and state. Mr. Neamand is a very loyal friend and a most upright and useful citizen, efficient, untiring and kindly in all of his dealings with the public. One of his out standing traits is that of rare quality of always being pleasant and greeting his fellows with a smile. We sincerely wish for him every success in the .years to come. L. ALLEN KOONTZ. PRES., ASHEVILLE TYPEWRITER CO., INC. L. Allen Koontz, president of the Asheville Typewriter company Inc., authorized Remington Rand Agency, typewriters, adding and calculation machines, sales and service, 24 Wall Street, is an en thusiastic and patriotic citizen. He is deeply interested in all mu nicipal affairs and is always to be depended upon for full coopera tion in any movement looking to the betterment of conditions in Greater Asheville and our state. Indeed Mr. Koontz is interested in the betterment of civilization in general, he is a lover of progress and prosperity. His interest in living conditions finds fulfillment in his helping others, and he. is ever ready to extend a helping hand to his fellow citizens. Fearless but fair in all of his dealings, ever tolerant or human frailties and the shortcomings of those less fortunate than himself, Mr. Koontz has built a reputation that has endeared him to every one with whom he comes in con tact. Ever ready to contribute his share to any forward and pro gressive movement for the better ment of the people, this loyal citizen is worthy of the admira tion and respect of all the citizens. In the administration of any of the multifarious duties of his busi ness, Mr. Koontz brings the whole force of his mind to bear upon the matter at hand. The consequence is that whatever he undertakes to do is sure to be well done. It has been such men as Allen Koontz that have helped make Ashe ville what it is today, one of the most outstanding cities and we do wish for him a full measure of success in the years ahead. JACOB F. WEAVER. JR. MOUNTAIN CITY LAUNDRY Jacob F. Weaver, Jr., general manager of the Mountain City Laundry, one of Asheville’s old est and complete laundry service, located 207 Coxe Ave., phone 5301, is not only one of the lead ing business executives but also a great civic worker and business man who has devoted much of his time to the welfare of the people, he is indeed an outstand ing citizen. Entering the laundry business several years ago, Jacob F. Weaver, Jr., has devoted much of his time to hard work in this field and he is one of the most widely known figures in the busi ness and has won the esteem and respect of his many friends and acquaintances for his honest ad vice in business affairs and for his willingness at all times to cooper ate in any activity which is a ben efit to his city and his state as a whole. Although Mr. Weaver has al ways given the closest attention to his business responsibilities, he he has had time for other inter ests, both civic and social, and through these he has broadened the scope of his influence in the life of his city and trade area. Along with his strictly business activity, Mr. Weaver has shown himself to be actively interest ed in the welfare of all the peo ple. In this review of the promin ent leaders, we are more than glad to compliment Jacob F. Weaver, Jr., upon his success in the business world and Asheville has every reason to feel justly proud of this gentleman. We do indeed wish him every success in the future years. R. G. “DICK” MOONEY. OUTSTANDING BUSINESS i LEADER It can be said without contra- ! diction that the growth and suc cess of any business can be traced j directly to the ability and skill of ' its executives. R. G. Mooney. “Dick,” as he is affectionately called, by his friends, is one of Asheville’s outstanding and lead ing business executives. Mr. Mooney is owner of three popular eating places, The Can teen, 2 Coxe Ave., Dix Grill, 47 Biltmore Ave., and Dixie Lunch, 13 Rankin Ave., and at these lead ing concerns you will always find the finest of food and service that you will not forget. Western steaks, grilled chops, chicken, oy sters and hot biscuits for break fast also wine and ice cold beer. Mr. Mooney is recognized as a man of ability and sound judg ment and is respected for his high ethical standards. The managing of his business, handling the many foods requires a high de gree of intelligence and executive ability and Mr. Mooney possesses these qualities in a high degree. One of Mr. Mooney’s prominent traits—a jewel in any man’s character—is his loyalty to his business and his devotion to the interest and happiness of his many customers and friends. He dis charges the functions of his bus iness with much ability and scrup ulous fidelity and zeal. Even the most discriminating person is satisfied with the food and service received at Mr. Mooney’s con cerns. We congratulate “Dick” Mooney upon his success and wish him continued success. News Deadline 4p. m. Tuesday In Memoriam WILLIAM MAX ALLISON Funeral sendees for M illia' ll Max Allison, 32, of Blue Ridge road near Black Mountain, "ho was killed in an automobile ac cident Saturday night, were held at 3’clock Tuesday at the First Baptist church at Black Moun tain. The Rev. W. A. Huneycutt and the Rev. Eugene Byrd officated and interment was in Mountain View Memorial park. Mr. Allison was an employe of Morgan Manufacturing company and was wounded in France while serving with the First Army dur ing World War 11. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Orphelia Medford Allison; two sons, Ricky and Gary; the par ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Allison; three brothers, John C., of Alex andria, Va., Kermit D., of Angola, Ind., and Wayne C., of Black Mountain; and two sisters, Mrs. Roy W. Cureton of Greenville, S. C., and Miss Betty Allison of the home. Pallbearers were John Runion, Joe Hemphill, Guy Gilbert, Bill Gilbert, Paul Hendley, and Elmer Clements. Harrison funeral di rectors had charge of arrange ments. TO ATTEND FUNERAL Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ramsey of Morganton, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fair and son of Ashe ville, Mrs. Francis Cummings of Syracuse, N. Y., and Mrs. J. C. Ramsey of Drexel, N. C., are visiting Mrs. M. H. Medford. They came to attend the funeral of William Max Allison. Baptist Girls Win First Half The Baptists won their fifth straight by defeating the Presby terians, 12-2. Betty Tyson led the hitting for the evening with four for four including two doub les. Goodman pitched good ball and lashed out home run. Morg an, Burnett and Martin hit trip les. The victory gave the Bap tist the first half title. Batteries: Goodman and Nan ney; A vena and Bailey. Baptists: 3 18 0 X.. 12 8 Pres. 1 0 1 0 0.. 2 8 2b. Tyson (2) 3b. Martin, Morg an, Burnett. Hr. Goodman. RIDGECREST GIRLS WIN The rapidly improving Ridge cresters defeated a hard fighting Methodist team Monday night by the score of 9-8. Dot Quinn led the Ridgecrest hitting while Gibbs starred at bat for the Methodists. Ridgecrest: 60003. .9 8 Methodists: 2 1 0 0 5.-8 12 Batteries: Brake to Hill and Gaskins. Quinn to Johnson. WIN EXHIBITION Ridgecrest Girls won an exhi bition game over Friendship Chapel on Thursday evening. A five run rally in the fifth inning gave Ridgecrest a one run mar gin. Final score was 8-7. M. Fortune twirled outstanding ball for Friendship until a combina tion of four walks, an error, and a hit sewed up the game for Ridgecrest. Grove Stone & Sand Company SWANNANOA, N. C. 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