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"Buncombe County's Outstanding Weekly" PUBLISHERS Gordon H. Greenwood Partner George W. Dougherty .... Partner EDITOR .Gordon H. Greenwood ADVERTISING MANAGER Claude J. Camp SOCIETY EDITOR . Mrs. Elizabeth Dinwiddie MECHANICAL SUPERINTENDENT . Georoe W. Dougherty LINOTYPE OPERATOR Roy L. Russell MEMBER WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES Buncombe And McDowell Counties Outside Buncombe And McDowell Counties Entered as Second Class Matter September 13, 1945, at the Post Office In Black Mountain North Carolina, under the Act of March 3, 1879 This Belongs To All Of Vs! The sponsors of the United Fund Appeal in Black Mountain and the surrounding area have taken their case to the people. Al though active solicitation will not begin un til after the rush of the Christinas season is over, many have taken advantage of the opportunity to contribute to this worthy cause now so that they may claim the de duction for 1952 income tax purposes. The UDF is a good cause, appealing to the heart and to the head. It speaks for neigh borliness, for civic responsibility, mobilized to meet the needs of children, youth, fam ilies, the ill, the aged, and the handicapped in the home community. These UDF services, which are paid for during the year by the funds contributed during the campaign, hit close to home in every community of Buncombe county. Every family here that has sent a repre sentative to the armed services has a stake in the USO, a project supported by the UDF. We have a particularly great interest in the campaign here in Black Mountain. For several years the Red Feather agency turned back to this community in support of the youth and recreation program more than all of us contributed. To a community hav ing as few facilities for its young people, this is of utmost importance. The UDF drive belongs not to the Young Woman’s club that is sponsoring it here, not to the young soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines who crowd the 257 USO clubs at home and overseas to capacity, but to all of us. It is only right that all of us should share in its support. mnnnnn ,'Tnrrwyro7rrroiroirrre~rgirB'TrroTysiroooosoo5o a o a o SWANNANOA NEWS MRS. M. C. TAYLOR, SWANNANOA EDITOR BOX 2 5 5 PHONE 4094 Society — Personals — Clubs — Churches Tnmnr Christmas Social The Woman’s Auxiliary and Brotherhood of the Free Will Baptist church held a Christmas social for members and their fam ilies Saturday night. Dec. 13, at the parsonage. Gifts were ex changed and the pastor and his wife were presented with an electric blanket. The group was favored by several numbers sung by the Swannanoa Harmony quartette of the church. Refresh ments were served to approximate ly 50 members and their families enjoying the occasion. Covered Dish Supper The Business Woman’s Circle oi the First Baptist church enjoyed a Christmas social at the home of Mrs. Frank Allen in the form of a covered dish supper. Christ mas decorations were usee throughout the house. The circle received their Lottie Moor Christmas offering and exchangee gifts. Among those present wen Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. Merri man McPherson, Mrs. Hal Me Kinney, Mrs. Jack Hughes, Mrs Glenn Brown, Mrs. Lott McMahan Mrs. L. O. Wright, Mrs. W. H. Pen ley, Mrs. J. V. Patton, Mrs. H. R Campfield, Mrs. James Matthews Mrs. K. C. Simons. Mrs. Fred A1 len, Mrs. Harry Noblitt, Mrs. L E. Wainscott, Mrs. Lester Miller Mrs. Lester Pettit, Mrs. Lloyc Campfield, Mrs. William Blaine Mrs. Harrith Sands and two guests Whisnant’s Specialty Cleaners W. M. Wisnant, Prop. ★ GARMENTS CLEANED AND BRIGHTENED WITH DUPONT PERCLENE ALTERATIONS ONE DAY SERVICE “The Home of Beautiful Cleaning” Oteen, N. C. Phone 2-2231 Mrs. Edith Bennett and Mrs. Pansy Bryant. Christmas Pageant The Christmas pageant “A King Is Given” at the First Baptist church Sunday night was beautiful to see. Approximately fifty young people and adults took part in the candlelight sendee portraying the storv of the Christ Child’s birth in Bethlehem under the direction of Mrs. Richard Brasington and Mrs. Norman Freeman. Drama members were: reader, Barbara Vanover; Isaiah, Dean Wilkerson; angel. Peggv Edmunds; Mary, Joyce Stuart; Joseph, Walter McCraw; shepherds, David McMahan. Vance Davis and Larry Gravette: child ren. Betty Patton, Mary Kay Morg an, Julia Smith, Bobby Lowe. Steve Luckadoo and Benny Shope: wise men, Millard Shook, Jerry Rhymer and Jackie Watkins. Mus ical numbers were: “Arise and Sing” by choir; “Mary of Galilee” Mrs. Brasington and choir; “Tc Bethlehem”, Sylva Hunt and Sonia Burleson; “Only A Cave”, Richard Brasington; choir numbers, “The Angel Song”, “Golden Star oi Glory”, “Go, Humble Shepherds” “A Song of Praise”; duet, “A Mother’s Prayer”, Elizabeth Allen Betty Ingle, Mrs. Jim Gaddy and Doris Johnson; “And the Shep herds Returned”, Rev. Smith: choir numbers, “This Little Child” “The Children of Bethlehem” “The Magi”; duet, “A Gift”, Dor othy Johnson and Annette Meeks ! solo, “Silent Night of Glory” Sylva Hunt; closing, “Sing Foi Joy”, and the benediction by the pastor. Book Club Meets The Swannanoa Book club me' Tuesday night, Dec. 16, at the home of Mrs. William McMurray Sr., with Mrs. William McMur ray, Jr., and Mrs. Charles Nichol: as associate hostesses. Mrs S. D Alexander presided during a brie business session. Plans were dis cussed for decorating the Swan anaoa Community Center whicl will be dedicated Monday, Dec 29. Mrs. William Faucette was ii charge of the program. Mrs. Fred erick Volbeda told of unusua Christmas experiences as thi Merry Christmas To All PORTER'S FOOD STORE SWANNANOA SWANNANOA Weekly Calendar Sunday. Dec. 28 — church sched ule: Presbyterian: S. S., 10; morning worship, 11; Young People of the Church. 7:30. Rev. G. B. Talbot, pastor. Free Will Baptist: S. S„ 10: worship. 11; Y.P.L.. 6:15; evening worship, 7:30. Rev, Wavne Smith, pastor. First Baptist: S. S„ 10: wor ship. 11; B.T.U.. 6:30; evening worship. 7:30; Student night. Rev. Charles W. Smith, pastor Methodist: S. S„ 10; worship. 11; evening worship. 7:30 Rev. C. W. Bates, pastor. Church of the Nazarene: S S., 10; worship, 11; N.Y.P.S. 6:45; evening worship, 7:30 Rev. Parnell Lewis, pastor. Mondav. Dec. 29 — Boys of Wood craft, W.O.W. hall, 7:00 p.m. Dedication of Swannanot Community Center, 7:30 p.m Public cordially invited. Tuesday, Dec. 30 — Woman’s Auxiliary, Brotherhood, Younj Ladies and Sunbeams, Fra Will Baptist church, 7:00. Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Prayer ser vice: Church of the Nazarene 7:30; Presbyterian and Firs Baptist, 7:30; Free Will Bap tist, 7:00. New Year’s Eve. wife of a navy chaplain. Several others told of unusual and inter esting experiences that had hap pened at Christmas time. The group joined in singing of Christ mas carols, followed by a social hour. Others present were Mrs. Hubert Clapp, Mrs. Phillip Clark, Mrs. Lester Connelly. Mrs. W. W. Corne. Mrs. Robert Davidson, Mrs. John Kelly, Mrs. William Nichols, Mrs. Wendall Patton, Mrs. George Young and two guests, Mrs. Mc Cain McMurray and Mrs. George Lemieux. American Home Group The American Home group met Monday night, Dec. 15, at McMur ray Chevrolet Co. show room in Black Mountain with Mrs. W. H, McMurray Jr.. Miss Awa Buckner, Mrs. O. M. Alexander, Mrs. R. tyl Swicegood, Mrs. C. M. Haynie and ' Mrs. John Brown as hostesses ; Mrs. Elizabeth Parham of Caroline Power and Light Co. had the pro ; gram. She did Christmas cooking . and ideas for holiday meals anc . refreshments. During the business , plans for refreshments were dis cussed for open house at the ded , ication of the Swannanoa Commun . ity Center Monday, Dec. 29. Mrs [ Murlin Adcock, chairman, pre . sided. Also present were Mrs - Sam Alexander, Mrs. Ulmon Baker, Miss Ruth Bunker, Mrs Bessie Carr, Mrs. D. M. Connelly Mrs. Denver Harbin, Mrs. Johi Kelly, Mrs. Russell McClaren, Mrs H. R. Miller, Mrs. Selmar Nes kaug, Mrs. Charlie Nichols, Mrs James Parks, Mrs. Charles Portei Mrs. Arnold Powell, Mrs. L. A Smolinski, Mrs. S. E. Steele, Mrs John Vaillancourt, Miss Rut White and Miss Nancy Wrenn. Combined Birthday Party George and Kathyrn Lemieu were honored with a combine birthday party by their mothei Mrs. George Lemieux, at the horn Dec. 18 at 3:30 p.m. George wa five Dec. 6 and Kathyrn will b four Christmas Day. The Christma motif was carried out in the deo( rations. After the playing c games, and opening of gifts ic cream and cake were served t the boys present, Billy McMurra; Billy Faucette, Billy Adcocl Monty and Ronnie Baker, and th girls, Sally Adcock, Brenda Park and Anne Davidson. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Waco Carro visited their son Ralph over th week end. Ralph is a patient i the Baptist State hospital at Win: ton-Salem and has been seriousl yr ww iff** nr St. James Church Sets Christmas Eve Services “ . . Behold, I bring you good ridings of great joy which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day ir. the city of Da vid a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” Thousands of worshippers will hear these tidings told again in Episcopal churches throughout Western North Carolina in ser vices -set, for midnight Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. Virtually every church and mis sion in the Diocese of Western North Carolina has scheduled a service for midnight or early Christmas morning and many will have both. Traditionally Christmas is the only time in the year that Mass may be said at midnight in the Anglican Communion. Many churches have scheduled services of preparation or carol singing prior to the midnight ser vices of Holy Communion. In all churches the Christmas Gospel will be read and special music is planned in many churches. Christmas Eve midnight services are scheduled in St. James Episco pal church here in Black Moun tain. The service will begin at 11:30 p. m. There will be singing of Christmas carols, followed by the service of holy communion. BROWNIE TROOP 55 COMPLETES GIFTS Brownie Troop 55 met Dec. 18 at the Methodist church for their regular weekly meeting. Those attending were: Linda Austin, Beverly Bryan, Elizabeth Clark. Carolyn Clevenger, Sandra Cook, Carolyn Dotson, Judy Crow, Brenda Garland, Mary Ham, Har riet Hubbard, Brenda Lindsey, Wanda Lunsford, Judy Rains, Elaine Stafford, Regina Stafford, Connie Taylor, Joyce Taylor, Ramey Soloman, Jane Graham and Emese Soos. For two or three weeks past the troop has been making Christ mas gifts for mothers of the mem bers. Most of these gifts were finished at Thursday’s meeting. All members of the troop but one were present. sick. He is showing much improve ment at this time. Miss Jane Connelly arrived last week end from Greensboro college to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Con nelly of Grovemont. Mrs. Lester Branson and sons, Roger and Rickie, of Atlanta are spending the holidays with Mrs. Branson’s grandmother, Mrs. Frank Jordan. MUOO UiUUlV X UA., I* U ‘ V.VAV,.. v. nurse at Rutherfordton hospital, is spending the holidays at home. Mr. and Mrs. Murlin Adcock and children, Billy and Sally, are leaving Wednesday to spend the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Ad cock’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Brewer of Atlanta, Ga. Richard Pittman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pittman, has returned home from St. Joseph’s hospital whei’e he had his tonsils removed last Friday. Miss Imogene Cody, granddaugh ter of Mrs. Effie McMahan, is ser iously ill at Mission hospital with meningitis. Miss Betty Hall is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Selma Hall. Also home for Christ mas is her brother Airman Daniel Hall, who has just returned from Korea and is spending a furlough at home. He returns to Pope Field at Fort Bragg Jan. 20, and Call Hall, a student at W.C.T.C. Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Blair and mother, Mrs. Benfield, will have as guests for dinner Christmas Day Mrs. Blair’s sister, Mrs. A. H. Bowden of Seattle, Wash., who ar rived Monday by plane. Also another sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Blanton and two sons, John and William of Clover. S. C.; a brother J. Frank Benfield, his wife and son K of Asheville; a friend Miss Sally Louise Thomas oi Hickory, and a niece Mrs. Thomas White and daughter Lib by of Clover, S. C. This will be the first time the family has all 3 I guess sometimes de big folk: wonders why us poor folks don’ . mind our own business ... Well i a guess maybe de big folks don’ ^ know us poor folks ain’t got n< . business . . . We has jus’ got i ’ few little affairs to tend to. A Christmas Wish! MAY YOU ENJOY THE TRUE PEACE OF THE SEASON. GROVE STONE & SAND 5WANNANGA, N. C. DIAL BLACK MOUNTAIN 3711 CO. - 2731 9? Mountain Views By Oden Walker There came close to being a catastrophe in the home of Mrs, Julius A. Walker last Friday night Mrs. Walker was in the habit of throwing her night garments across a small electric heater tc warm before donning them to re tire. On this particular night tlu sleeve of the garment fell dowr against the red-hot coil, and when she looked around the fabric was in flames. Mrs. Walker has kept a cool head for almost 93 years so she took the corner of the flam ing gown and rolled it into a tight ball, and smothered the fire, ther stamped out all remaining sparks When she had the fire all put out she called for help. She told us on Saturday that she was stil. nervous from the narrow escape. There will be a Christmas tree and program at Mountain A iev on Christmas eve. Mrs. Ben Mor ris will direct the program. On Dec. 20 a Christmas part} was given by Marie Williams al the home of her sister Mrs. Franl Shook. The games began at 2:0( o’clock and lasted until 4:30. The following were present: Billie Sue Rickman, Loraine Morris, Patt; McGarth, Joyce and Mane Wil liams. Prizes were won by Lo raine Morris and everyone had { lovely time. Mrs. James P. Kinard is leav ing New York Jan. 10 for a trij to Africa. Pat Willett and Delmar Williams of the U. S. navy are at home foi the holidays. Mrs. Pink Lewis of Old Port Mrs. John Rruner of Marion, Mrs Eugene Bruner of Norfolk, N a. and a friend visited Minnie las' Sunday evening. Mrs. Charles Taylor has beer ill with tonsilitis for several days With The Sick Mrs. R. R. Clements is at honn after undergoing surgery at St Joseph’s hospital. Jenny Stepp has been sick foi the past few days. L. V. Morris is out again after having the flu. Jones Earl Cowin remains crit ically ill in Duke hospital, Dur ham. Mrs. Charles Stepp is improving after being sick for several days Mrs. W. T. (Bill) Goodson hai returned home from St. Joseph: hospital. Mrs. Walter Stepp is much bet ter after being sick at her horns for several weeks. Mrs. R. E. Mumpower is ir Mission hospital, Asheville, under going treatment for injury shi received in a fall at Sue Bennet college, London. Ky., where shi is employed as hostess. Look Who's Here! Mr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Carrol of Grovemont have a daughtei born Dec. 17 at Victoria hospital I GIRL SCOUT TROOP 52 DRESSES DOLLS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN Girl Scout Aroop 62, has been dressing dolls to go into baskets for needy children. Our leader., Mrs. J. Kaplan, and Mrs. Ke y Benge, helped us. The results were very good. The older girls have stait work on their “Curved Bar which is the highest honor a girl scout can receive. The scouts all voted to start on journalism, because we all Mrs. Gordon Greenwood is he pir fe us on this badge. To show you the different in terests of each girl, here is what they are majoring in: Marie Benge, Ann Ham, Donna Dotson, business woman; Frances Kaplan, Sadi Fortune, camping; Barbara Babb, aviation. , . . f If there is anyone who might help us, please let Girl Scout Troop 52 know. Thank you. Reporter, Barbara Babb. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR December 21, 1952. Dear Editor: , To whomsoever thanks ana words of appreciation and com mendation are due, for the very beautiful and fitting street recora tions in Black Mountain, may this simple vote of thanks be relayed. What a relief, and how much like truly coming out of a smo -e grimed, too-urbanized, or what will you, gaudily-decorated atmosphere into the pure air and sincere beau ty of the mountains, it is to come from our nearby “metropolis Asheville, with its gaudy, factory made, artificial and—much of it— inappropriate electrically lighted gadgets stuck up on posts here and there, into the simple and beautiful decoration of the Black Mountain streets. The only thing lacking—and perchance I missed any—are some Christmas greens fresh from our mountains. Let us hope the airy silvery or naments may be preserved for oth er years—and may our town have established a tradition. Very sincerely, Edwin Michael Hoffman. p s._Perhaps we should invite Ashevillians to come and see. COLLEGE STUDENTS TO GIVE ANNUAL PROGRAM Students from different col leges will present the annual Presbyterian student night at the Presbyterian church Sunday night at 7:30 o’clock. Among those taking part will be: Barbara Wade, Maryville col lege; Harold McIntosh. Marvvi'le; Charles Thomas, Purdue univer sity; Elaine Allison, University of N. C., and Marion Simons, Uni versity of N. C. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN ; AND MEN OF CHURCH HAVE JOINT MEETING The Presbyterian Men and Wo men of the Church held a joint meeting at the church, following the Christmas cantata, “Childe Jesus,” by the choir Sunday after noon, Dec. 14. A joy gift offering was taken at the time. METHODIST CIRCLE NO. 1 HAS CHRISTMAS PARTY Circle No 1 of the Methodist church hold its Christmas pro cram and parly Tuesday afternoon Dec. 16, at the home of Mrs. .T. T Simpson with the chairman. Mrs. \ \ Dickens, presiding. Mrs. L. C. Jumper gave a short Christmas program on the origin of -Ilark the Herald Angels Sing and “Silent Night." Gifts were exchanged and re freshments enjoyed by: Mrs. Charles Long, Mrs. H. \V. s1nj Mrs. J. A. Gudger, Mrs. Longcoy, Mrs. Ernest PlPm' H Mrs. D. G. Guess, Mrs. i> Benge, Mrs. Fred Schnelz -V E. N. Grumpier, Mrs. M. ,T. \\ ' Mrs. M. C. Dickens, Mrs. p Kcrlee, Mrs. C. C. Godfrey \tA Jumper. Mrs. Gordon Greenw,,^ and the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Max Woodcod 7? children, Mary Catherine, An-, and Johnny will leave Friday •■6’ a vacation in Florida. h Mm. Gotftinl' jbuuMff Room Specializing in . SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN HOME COOKED MEALS Tastefully Served 12 Miles West of Black Mountain on Hwy. 70 Open From 7 A. M. to 9 P. M. Every Dey Except Mondey Is The Season for Greetings and Well W ishing For The Days Ahead We wish to voice our thanks for the friendly good will you have shown us during the year . . . We want you to know that we appreciate your patronage and we promise our sincerest effort to please you in the future so that we may con tinue to deserve your confidence. We Wish for you and your family A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR Acme Barber Shop “It Pays To Look Well” 117 Broadway Phone 5411 s 8 8 8 is 8 A A A A A R A R A 8 R 8 8 R 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 I s 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 wtoA In the prevailing spirit, we offer our hope w, for your complete - IH happiness, ...and we commend to yon the extra joy this season brings to all our heart*. Merry Christmas, Everyone WOODCOCK MOTOR CO. Phone 3771 Black N. C.
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