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BLACK MOUNTAIN NEWS * * A PROGRESSIVE AND GROWING NEWSPAPER IN a PROGRESSIVE AND GROWING COMMUNITY ★ * VoL 4, No. 13. Woody Sobol, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chet Sobol. Woody won sec ond place in the popularity con test sponsored by the Jaycees. Pastor Called By Ridgecrest Baptist Church The Ridgecrest Baptist church congregation on last Sunday called to the pastorate of the church the Rev. Cecil M. Perry from Owens boro, Ky. A native of Alabama, graduate of Wake Forest college, and the Southern Baptist Theologi cal seminary, Louisville, Ky., he has held pastorates in Greenville, Alabama; Jellico, Tenn., Owens boro, Ky. After graduating from the Southern Seminary at Louis ville he was engaged for two years in Sunday school and train ing union work under the State Board of Missions in Baltimore,' Maryland. Mrs. Perry is a teacher in the Black Mountain high school. They have three children, Sue, 17, Will iam, 12, and Ann Carr, 8. They will occupy the dwelling used by the Rev. Tom E. Walters, a former pastor, who resigned the church recently to go to Parkton, N. C. Sneaker Relates History Os Club How the Business and Pro fessional Women’s club was organ ized in 1919 at the special request of President Woodrow' Wilson was told here Monday night by Dr. Irma Henderson-Smathers who addressed the local club at the regular meeting held in the fellow ship room of the Methodist church. The speaker, who has held various state and local offices, told the club’s history from beginning. Seeing the need for an organ ization of this kind, President Wil son requested that the money be appropiated by congress for that purpose, and in 1919 the war de partment allocated $65,000. The first three clubs were organized in Detroit, Omaha, and Greens boro. From the census of business and professional women, which is taken by the club, many women have been selected for positions high in the state and nation. Miss Alice Pratt, district di rector, spoke briefly about the district meeting. The choralettes, accompanied by Mrs. McDougle, sang three numbers. Hostesses "ere Mrs. Stephenson, Mrs. Hod son, and Mrs. Hickey. A large crowd attended. f'IFTS FOR ORPHANAGE In each grocery store in Black Mountain are boxes in which any one wishing to help the Mountain Orphanage may make gifts of canned foods. PHONE YOUR NEWS TO 4101 Thursday, November 25, 1948, Black Mountain, N. C. Judy Kay Stepp, 11-months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim my Stepp, won second place for girls. Roy A. Taylor Appointed To Legislative Committee Joseph W. Grier, State com mander of the American Legion, has appointed Roy Taylor to the legislative committee of the Leg ion for the state of N. C. The Legion is endeavoring to strength en and improve the services of N. C. veteran’s commission through action of the legislature next win ter. Sarah Kitchen Addresses Society A preview of one of the illus trated talks prepared by Miss Sarah Kitchen was enthusiastical ly received by the organizational members of the * Black Mountain humane society last Friday even ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Konrad. Miss Kitchen is in charge of the children’s educa tional section of the newly formed branch of the S.P.C.A. in Black Mountain and the membership re gard this part of the society’s work as of primary importance. The members of the Society would like everyone’s help in try ing to secure the services of a com petant veterinarian for Black Mountain, as a shelter for sick and homeless cats and dogs can be more efficiently maintained in connection with a veterinarian’s establishment. The investigating committee in charge of cruelty cases is composed of Frank Dix on, Mrs. Edna Konrad, and Mrs. Lawrence Brown. Frank Dixon, president of the Black Mountain S. P. C. A., an nounced the membership total to date is 236 persons, which includes the following who joined this week: Walter Burgess, Mrs. Gustova Brown, Miss Edith Chatterton, L. Blair, R. A. Bracket, Blue Ridge Cleaners, Miss Louise Gaines, Leon F. Hall, R. T. Hill, Floyd Hens ley, Mrs. Cleo Hensley, D. C. Ham by, Miss Myrtle Johnson, Miss Sarah D. Kirby, Miss Weeta. Sim eons, Mrs. Roy Taylor, Roger iViverette, Mrs. Ruth Woodcock, Miss Mary Young, G. L. Kirkpat rick, H. A. Kerlee, Mrs. H. A. Ker lee, Mrs. Otty Leeman, J. M. Lance, Perry Morgan, Mrs. Perry Morgan, L. H. Mashburn, George W. McAfee, Mrs. Mary C. Mc- Dearmid, Lee Marett, J. L. Pence, Mrs. Richard Oulahan, Miss Mary Rice, Mrs. George W. Read, Miss Mary Bell Stephenson, J. E. Syl vester, E. W. Stephenson, Miss Lena Stephenson, H. McGuire Wood, W. A. Honeycutt, Paul Bow man, E. H. Knight, Mrs. E. H. Knight, M. P. Wells. R. S. Eckles, Mrs. R. S. Eckles, Bob Tickles, A. F. Tyson, G. N. Ennett, Mrs. G. N. Ennett, George Ennett, Duke Fnnett, F. 0. Wyly, and Miss Mari etta Yamell. fpr •; 4- Teddy Nanney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Nanney, won third prize for boys. AT SWANNANOA MEN’S CLUB REHEARSAL . . . dmk JML •*'' an IB jmrfiiTrTj-- One of the outstanding events of the Swannanoa theater world will be exhibited to the public at the Swannanoa High auditorium on the evening of Friday, December 3, at 8:00 o’clock when the Swannanoa Men’s club presents their great minstrel. Shown here at one of the rehearsals are Boyd Owenby, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mueller, and Carl Gill. Others who will be seen in the side-splitting show which will feature all adult talent, include Jack Smith, Sidney Croy, and a num ber of gentlemen who wish their identity kept secret until after the show. I Ordinance Forbids Turning On Red Lights Police today called attention; to the recent city ordinance which forbids turning on a red ! light. The ordinance says that; there will be no turns at all on; red lights on the stop light; corners. Motorists are asked to; observe this law and avoid pos-! sible fine. ! Joseph E. Brackett Gets Unit Citation Joseph E. Brackett of Black Mountain was a member of the crew of the U.S.S. J. William Dit ter which has been awarded a navy unit commendation ribbon bar for outstanding heroism in action while attached to an amphibious force during operations for the seizure of enemy Japanese-held Okinawa from March 24 to June 6, 1945. “By virtue of your service in the J. William Ditter during the per iod for which cited, you are here by authorized to wear as a part of your uniform the appropiate navy unit commendation insignia,” the order said. MONTREAT GROUP MEETS TUESDAY The executive board of the Women of the Church will meet Tuesday afternoon, November 30 at four o’clock in Gaither Hall. Please note change of day. Janice Wheelon, 13-months-old, 1 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. ; Wheelon, won third prize in the | girls’ division of the baby contest. Thanksgiving Banquet Will Be Thursday Evening The long anticipated Thanks giving banquet will be held at the Assembly Inn Thursday at 6:30. The banquet is sponsored by the freshman class of Montreat col lege with Miss Caroline Fields as chairman. The beautiful dining room of the Inn will be gay with appropriative decorations and sparkling with crystal and silver. Merchants To Decorate Town For Christmas The Black Mountain Junior Chamber of Commerce will again attempt to decorate the town for Christmas, O. W. Tinney, presi dent, said today. Penn Hunter is chairman of the decorating com mittee. The expense will be borne by interested persons and business establishments. Plans call for a more elaborate program than last year. Although the cost will be greater, all the work will be done by the Jaycees. Officials believe that the deco rations will more than pay for themselves in added business and Christmas cheer. The arrival of Santa Claus in Black Mountain will be announced as soon as plans are complete. PHONE YOUR NEWS TO 4101 Pay Only 5c Senior Chamber Invites Jaycees To Annual Banquet The Jaycees will be special guests at the Black Mountain Chamber of Commerce annual ban quet which will be held at 7 p. m. at the Monte Vista, Monday, De cember 6. This action was taken at the regular meeting of the senior body held Monday night at the city hall. Charlie Spencer, presi dent, presided. The next meeting will be a called meeting at which time ballots will be counted and the new directors made known. Voting is now under way by all members who received their ballots several days ago through the mail. They must be returned to the secretary before the first Monday in December. Os more than passing interest to those present was the announ ment by Roy A. Taylor that the plant which had been considering coming to Black Mountain had de cided to move to Greenville, S. C. However, officials are still hopeful that the future will bring better news. In other business the chamber voted to give $25.00 to the Black Mountain Library, endorsed the li brary’s request for an increase in appropriation from the county, and decided to allow the fire depart ment to use the $175 which was voted for fire truck tires at a re cent meeting for equipment. Baptists In Drive For Clothing The churches of the Buncombe Baptist association are putting on a drive on Sunday, November 28, for used clothing and other need ed items for overseas relief. The material collected will be taken to Ingle Transfer and Storage Company at 44 Valley Street in Asheville where it will be packed in duffle bags and shipped to the Southern Baptist Relief Center in New Orleans for shipment over seas. The things most needed at present are used clothing of all kinds worn by men, women and children; shoes, blankets, quilts, sheets, pillowcases, flour and feed sacks from which clothes can be made; sewing materials like thread, needles, yarn, and but tons; soap, dishtowels, pots, and pans; layettes, diapers, and soft toys for children; rags that may be rewoven to make new cloth or used for patching; pencils, writ ing paper, and crayolas for stu dents; and vegetable and garden seeds. Persons desiring to make con tributions of used clothing or other items are requested to take the things they want to give to one of our Baptist churches on or before Sunday, November 28. Duf fle bags may be had by those who will fill them by calling the Rev. H. M. Hocutt at 112 Belmont Ave nue, Asheville, who is in charge of the drive. Thanksgiving Service Will Be Thursday The annual community Thanks giving service for Black Moun tain will be held in the Methodist church, Wednesday evening, 7:45. Dr. Rupert McGregor, president of Montreat college, will be the guest speaker. Special music will be pro vided by a men’s double quartet. An offering will be received for the support of the orphanages of the churches participating in the service. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this important service.
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