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THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 7. 1952, BLACK MOUNTAIN, N. C.
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hairman, Civic
nprovemenl
of C Appoints
, f. Tyson Jr., president,
anlappofntm°e^rCrof’ Robert 8.
.u, qr as chairman of its
improvement committee. "Mr.
u widely known in the
nmunity for his deep interest
community affairs," Mr. Tyson
ted.
the interests of Black Moun
n and vicinity broaden from
,r to year, it becomes increas
,|V desirable to analyse public
itiment, crystalize it and pro
le leadership. In providing lead
hip the Chamber of Commerce
i? to do its part along with
other organizations, who ai
de are engaged in worthy pro
Mr. Fckles is to be congratu
ed for being willing to give
no and effort from his own
sines? to advance such Cham
r policies as we hope to form
ite related to the public wel
re,” Mr. Tyson said.
lasons To Honor
Bst Masters Friday
Black Mountain Lodge No. 663
f. and A.M., will observe past
Esters' night Friday, Feb. 8, at
So p. m. The present officers
11 honor them by requesting
k: they confer the third degree,
there are IT past masters of
k lodge living: G. E. Kerlee,
[ K. Barnhill, G. A. Rurgin, H.
I Crawford, A. G. Callison, W.
I Kyles, G. I,. Kirkpatrick, H.
I Kerlee, R. E. Williams, R. R.
»cret:e, R. T. Greene, R. E.
Ich, C. I.. Ham, J. C. Watkins,
I F Hudson, C. C. Nanntfy,
IH. Mashburn. Some are con
led to their homes by illness
II "ill be unable to attend.
■Ail Master Masons are cordially
lited to attend. Refreshments
ll be served.
■TA Study Group
Ms Next Thursday
k P-TA Study Discussion group
1 meet Thursday, Feb. 14, at
10 p. m. in the elementary
lord library, The discussion at
s meeting will be of particular
ere?t to parents and teachers
the first, second and third
Sde?, but any other interested
tents may attend.
Bt.idy groups have been meet
1 regularly this year to discuss
pcs under the general theme of
uilding Healthy Personalities”
P a lively interest among both
rents and teachers is reported.
attending indicate that
Rh that is helpful has come
f of these discussions.
larch Of Dimes
ields $734.81;
’complete
THE J. N. BINFORDS WERE HAPPILY
SURPRISED BY FRIEHDS ON HIS 77th
»»urn ur. and mrs. j. rx. niniora
entered the Billy Burnette mem
orial room of the First Baptist
church last Friday evening, they
thought they were about to sit
down to one of the periodic cov
ered dish suppers put on by the
church’s adult department. They
did not know that about two weeks
previously the adult department,
under the direction of its super
intendent, Clarence Wilson,
switched plans for a regular sup
per to plans for a surprise party
on their pastor, honoring his 77th
birthday. They did not know that
just about everyone else in the
church knew about the changed
Hiss Martha Davis
Becomes Bride Of
Kenneth Merrill
Miss Martha Virginia Davis,
daughter of Mrs. Harry M. Davis
of Black Mountain and the late
Mr. Davis, was married to Ken
neth Arnold Merrill, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Ervin M. Merrill of Sky
land, Sunday afternoon at 3
o’clock in the State Street Meth
odist church with the Rev. Thad
McDonald, pastor, officiating.
The ceremony was performed
before a background of sunburst
ferns, tall floor baskets of white
gladioli an<l white chrysanthe
mums, interspersed with seven
branched candelabra holding
lighted cathedral tapers. A pro
gram of wedding music was pre
sented by Mrs. A. W. McDougle,
organist.
The bride, who given in mar
riage by Dr. W. D. Weatherford
of Black Mountain, wore a Con
federate blue wool suit with blue
accessories. Her hat was made of
light blue forget-me-nots. She
carried a white prayer book topped
with a yellow-throated white
orchid showered with picoted car
nations and white satin streamers.
Miss Margaret Templin of White
Pine, Tcnn., served as maid of
honor. She wore a beige wool suit
with brown accessories and car
ried a nosegay of bronze mums
with bronze satin streamers.
Claude Buckner of Lincolnton
served as best man. Ushers were
Thomas Bonham of Arden and
Floyd Carter of Skyland.
—Turn to Pa*e 4, this Sec.
plan anti, it is reported, the sur
prise was complete.
Dr. Binford and his wife went
on in to the dinner table and sat
down amidst the assembled 116
‘plotters.” It was when Chaplain
Hubbard asked the blessing
and said something about birth
days that the pastor got his first
inkling, or at least had a strong
suspicion, as to what the occas
ion was all about, he said. The
birthday cake was then brought
in and placed before him, thus
confirming his suspicion. And
when a corsage of red carnations
was pinned on Mrs. Binford and
a white carnation on her husband,
his last doubt was removed, it was
said. The participants in the sur
prise scheme then sang “Happy
Birthday.”
After the dinner, which was
especially prepared by ladies of
the adult department, Mrs. J. L.
Potter, chairman, a substantial
purse consisting of coins and cur
rency in the exact form given by
individual members was then pre
sented to Dr. Binford. It was re
ported that he was practically
overwhelmed at this demonstra
tion of regard for him and that
—Turn to Page 5, this Sec.
ENGAGED
Mrs. J. A. Ford of Portsmouth,
Va., announces the engagement
of her daughter, Miss La Rue
Norris, to John Williamson Her
ron Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Williamson Herron Sr., of Black
Mountain. The wedding will take
place in the early spring.
SCOUTS SPECIAL GUESTS
The Boy Scout Troops of Swan
nanoa will be special guests of
the Swannanoa Methodist church
at the 11 o’clock services Sun
day Special sermon subject will
be “How To Know Right From
Wrong.” ___
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
jjr W. D. Weatherford be
gins in this issue, page 4, Sec
tion II, a series of articles on
reasons why “Boys and Girls
Should Go To College. Bo
sure to read them.
Red Cross March Campaign
Headed By Ronald Finch
Ronald E. Finch was recently
elected ,by the board of the Black
Mountain-Swannanoa Red Cross
chapter to serve as chairman of
the Red Cross Fund and member
ship campaign, which begins
March 1.
The estimated needs in this
area were calculated by the chap
ter sometime ago to be $6930.00,
which is the quota set for the
campaign. The funds will be used
for blood unit visit expenses; for
home service to families of ser
vicemen and disabled veterans;
for training volunteers for defense
in case of emergency; and for
Ronald £. Finch
Cragmont - North Fork
Highway Being Paved
The highway connecting Crag
mont road and North Fork road,
approximately eight-tenths miles
in length, is being prepared for
paving. The work is being done
under the bond program by the
State Highway commission.
Work now in progress consists
of clearing the right-of-way, widen
ing where necessary and condition
ing the road bed with a good
base of gravel. Because of winter
time weather this base will be
allowed to set until the topping
can be applied. When completed,
the highway will have been paved
with the same material as that
used on N. C. No. 9.
Ministers Plan
For Spiritual
Emphasis Week
The General Ministers’ Associ
ation of Black Mountain, at their
last meeting, made plans for
“Spiritual Emphasis Week”, April
7-11.
On these days, from 12:00-12:45
I*. M., there will be noonday ser
vices in the Methodist church.
Each evening a Union Service will
be held. On M nday evening, the
Rev. Dr. J. N. Binford, of the
First Baptist church, will preach
in the St. James’ Episcopal church;
—Turn to Page 5, this Sec.
Heart Association
Calls For Funds In
National Drive
The Buncombe County Medical
Auxiliary is sponsoring the Heart
Fund drive of the American Heart
Association Feb. 11 through 18.
Mrs. S. M. Bittinger is chairman
in this area.
Mrs. Bittinger is in charge of
arranging for placement of the
heart-shaped containers used as
a means of collection of funds by
the association. They will appear
in all places of business and cit
izens are urged to contribute free
ly as this is the only means used
to collect money in this nation
wide drive.
—Turn to Page 5, this Sec.
other typical Red Cross services
in this area.
The campaign will be conducted
by six divisional teams, namely:
manufacturing, advance gifts,
clubs and institutions, business,
residential, and colored.
The chapter invites the support
of every individual in Broad
River, Black Mountain and Swan
nanoa townships during the drive
for funds during the two weeks
beginning March 1. The chapter
spokesman points out that one
dollar or more automatically
makes the donor a member of the
chapter. Furthermore, that mem
bers are voting members and can
use their vote if they so desire
in chapter administration.
Mr. Finch, a former chairman
of the Black Mountain-Swannanoa
chapter and experienced _ in Red
Cross work, will be assisted by
Roy Alexander, cashier Swan
nanoa Bank and Trust Co.; Wade
Morrow, secretary-treasurer, Black
Mountain Building and Loan As
sociation; Col. W. _ J. Simons,
former chapter chairman; Win
field Smith, rector of St. James
Episcopal church; and J. T. Sapp
and Lester Stepp, leaders in the
colored section. F. M. Burnett,
chapter chairman, has returned
from Florida to take an active
part in the campaign.
Woman's Club
Plans Project
For Newcomers
‘A plan is being worked out
by the Black Mountain Woman’s
Club to welcome every newcomer
who comes to reside permanently
in Black Mountain,” Mrs. Ann
Sharp Harrison, club president,
stated. “The plan will be called
‘Welcome to Newcomers’ and will
be* aimed to make the new res
idents feel immediately at home.
“Club members will first call
to establish friendly acquaintance
ships and will point out the edu
cational, intellectual and recrea
tional facilities available. Other
details of the plan, now in pro
cess of being perfected, will be
announced soon.”
It is expected that the merch
ants will have a part in the plan,
having to do with a gift coupon
exchangeable for selections from
their stocks.
This project is in charge of
Mrs. E. V. Gouge, chairman of
the club’s citizenship committee,
and Mesdames Dinsmore Craw
ford, W. M. Pate, Jeter Riddle,.
Keith Townsend, and Miss Mary
Hooker.
Burning Permits
Required From
Feb. 1 to June 1
Any person needing to burn
any material within 500 feet of
woodland, between the first of
February and June 1, inclusive,
must first obtain a burning per
mit.
These permits may be secured,
without cost, at town clerk’s office,
city hall, Black Mountain, or from
any District warden in this area.
Permits are also required be
tween Oct. 1 and Nov. 30.
This notice is issued by County
Forest Ranger Holland.
Let’s Drive Safely
And Park Legally
Will you be
one to convenant with your
self, from now on, to obey all
traffic laws wherever you
drive, including the laws gov
erning parking in Black Moun
tain ?