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JUL 10 195? Rear Admiral George C. Crawford, commander submarine force, S. Atlantic Fleet, looks on while President Harry S. Truman is pre Inted a model of the first atomic-powered submarine the keel of which laid at the U. S. submarine base, New London, Conn., on Saturday, line 14. Graduate of Black Mountain High school, Carson Newman col and the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Admiral Crawford was Ifice decorated during World War II with the Legion of Merit. He has any relatives here including three sisters, Mrs. A. P. Perley, Sr., = J. G. McGiaw, and Mrs. Lee Hiltz, and one brother, Gordon Craw i (Official United States Navy Photograph) Swannanoa Presbyterian Church Bible School _—_-.. Shown above are the boys and girls, with their leaders, that attended the Bible school at the Swan noa Presbyterian church. There was an average daily attendance of 54, with 49 of these having per :t attendance. Closing exercises were held Friday night. Each department took part in the program, lere was an exhibit of handiwork that was made during the school. _(Photo by W, H. Noah) IRTHDAY PARTY Friends of Miss Rose Candler thered at the home of Miss nilye Hawkins Monday evening, ne 28. to extend greetings on r birthday anniversary. Birthday ke and ice cream were enjoyed. Those participating were Miss 'a Smith, Miss Inga Christensen, ifford Smathers, Tom Walters, 11 Cooper and Grady Holt. The rls remained at Emilye’s follow g the party for a slumber party. Wed In Morganton Revis Todd, who before marriage on June 25 at the Baptist church in Morgan '>''as Miss Mary Sneed, daugh °f Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sneed Black Mountain. Before leaving ’heir home in Henderson. Ky., young people were entertained ’he home of the bride’s o’hers. Clayton and Buddy eed of Asheville. (Photo by mgtori) Plans Are Developing Very Rapidly At The Southeastern Christian Assembly Since the Black Mountain News published the architect’s drawings shawing the improvements at Dixon park, the more than three miles of roads laid out inside the assembly grounds, and the pro posed location of assembly build ings, many persons who had pur chased lots for home sites or church dormitories have come to the assembly grounds to select their lots and have them staked off. ■ , Deeds to these lots are now be ing signed and buildings can be erected as soon as utilities are extended to the grounds. Contri butions for this service are being received by Dr. H. S. Hilley, ecutive secretary, and F. w Dixon, treasurer of the board of directors. Piano Donated The Jesse L. Bowen Music Co. of Winston-Salem has given a good upright piano to the as sembly and it is now in use foi the First Christian church of Black Mountain which holds its regular services in the shelter at the assembly grounds. The Rev. Mr Jeffers preaches each second and fourth Sundays, alternating with the Bee Tree church on the first and third Sundays of each m The Sunday school meets each Sunday at 10 a. m. followed by the communion service. NeW Assistants Mrs Walter Davis and son, Ray. of Clayton. N. C„ have arrived ,o assist Mr. Davis in moving in to the small home which he has erected for them to use while completing the large ranch-type home which they are building on their tract adjoining the assembly grounds. Miss Mamie Davis is a senior counsellor at Camp Merri Mac where she has attended as a camper for several years. Committee Meeting The executive committee of the board of directors will meet for their final session of the year at Oak Knoll July 15 at 4:30 p. m. Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the ex ecutive board of the Christian As sembly will be held at the as sembly grounds on July 18, 1952. Opening with a chicken dinner at 1:00 o’clock, the members will —Turn to Page 4, Sec. I 30 Years Of Service — June 1922-June 1952 This is cart of the crowd that attended the 30th anniversary home comincr of Lakey Gap chapel on June 29. Attending were Miss Lyde Wilson, who began the work at the chapel in June 30 years ago, R. f McClure, executive secretary of the Asheville Presbytery, E E. White clerk of session, and many others. William Clements, assistant superintendent and teacher of a boys’ class, read a poem written to Wilson and presented her with a gift. (Photo by E. L. Dupuy, Jr.) Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chapters Of Order Of Eastern Star Will Entertain State Officers, Distinguished Guests Tonight Lions Club Will Install Officers Af Ridgecrest Perry Morgan, charter member of the Black Mountain Lions club, will be installed at president to night (Thursday) at 7:15 at Ridge crest. The members and their wives will be guests of Willard Weeks, W. M. Pate, and other Lions at Ridgecrest. Installing officer will be H. Bueck, district governor of 31A. Officers to be installed are: Perry Morgan, president; S. S. Cooley, first vice-president; A. F. Tyson, Jr, second vice-president; —Turn to Page 4, Sec. I Local chapters of Order of Eastern Star, Black Mountain No. 200 and Swannanoa No. 132, will entertain officers of the Grand Chapter of North Carolina in the Black Mountain chap ter room on Thursday, July 10, (tonight) at 8:00 o’clock. Oerlikon Officials Well Pleased With Construction Bids Much interest has been ex pressed in questions asked about the contracts for the second phase of construction of the Oerlikon company. It may be two or more weeks before any announcement is made on awarding the new con tracts, but it is rumored that of ficials were pleased with the bids. One sure sign of growth is the need for more office space, which was obtained the end of last month by moving the Percy Gregg house to a new location adjoining existing offices on the Gash tract. Workmen have been busy for the past two weeks painting and changing partitions. The new of fice space is now occupied. The company gained four new offices and a conference room by the —Turn to Page 5, Sec. I Bill McMurray Is Swannanoa Men's Club President Officers for the new year were installed by the Swannanoa Men’s club at the regular monthly meet ing Monday night at Warren Wil son college. Dr. Arthur M. Ban nerman, president of Warren Wil son, served as installation officer. Officers include: William H. McMurray, Jr., president; Perry M. Alexander, Sr„ vice president; Winifred Corne, secretary; Fred Davidson, treasurer, and Charles Porter and Harry Noblett, di rectors. In accepting the gavel from Sidney Croy, retiring president, Mr. McMurray outlined his aims and plans for the coming year. Mr. Croy told of what had been accomplished during the past year. The Rev. C. D. Brown gave the invocation, following which presidents of organizations and other guests were recognized. The program, Bob Mueller, chairman, was presented in the gymnasium by a group of pa tients from Oteen VA hospital, directed by Leslie New, and by pupils of the Marguerite Hyatt School of the Dance. —Turn to Page 10, this Sec. unxcers or me grana cnapier who will be here tonight include Mrs. Helen B. Rimmer, worthy grand matron, and Hugh Prince, worthy grand patron. Among the other distinguished guests expected tonight are, Dr. and Mrs. Howard Brown of Tar boro, past grand matron and past grand patron, Mrs. Mae H. Will man, past grand matron, Mrs. Nell H. Porter of Swannanoa, past grand matron, Mrs. Hilda Hali burton, associate grand conduct ress, Mrs. Vella Mae Stevens, dis trict deupty grand matron of the 20th district, George Graznick, district deputy grand patron of the 20th district, and Mrs. Sara Byrd, grand Esther, Durham. A social hour will follow the meeting. All members and visit ing members are cordially invited to attend. —Turn to Page 4, Sec. I Jaycee Speaker mmmm k mm. iHf Jeff B. Wilson of Raleigh, di rector of information and safety, N. C. Motor Carriers assn., will be the speaker at the regular meet ing of the Junior Chamber of Com merce Thursday, July 17, at Sarg’s Restaurant. Steve Uzzell, secretary, will introduce Mr. Wilson. George W. Dougherty, president, will pre side. Dale Is Set For Burnetl-Shope Annual Reunion The Rev. Wayne R. Williams, one of the best known public fig ures in Western North Carolina and most sought after speaker, will deliver the principal address at the annual Burnett-Shope reun ion to be held at the Christian Creek Baptist church, Sunday, July 27. The Christian Creek Baptist church is located on the Warren Wilson college road, just off high way 70. Annually attended by a large gathering of members of the fam ilies and their friends, the reunion was moved this year to the Christian Creek church in an ef fort to accommodate all who wish to attend. —Turn to Page 4, Sec. I
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