A
1,000 will
Injured Or
id This Year
tear 195'* will see more
1000,000 persons accident
al or injured, it has been
L^ers have prophesied
accidents will cost bil
dollars in hospital and
kills, time lost from work,
damage, and destitute
, s Johnson, Institute di
ctated accidents in the
it the highway, in public
Industry will claim more
Bian the combined pnpula
Khicago, Los Angeles, I’hil
I and Detroit,
tall this will come to pass
Kreseen right now unless
Inificd measures are tak
tfety authorities, law en
agencies, industry and
safety engineers, and
kicularly by people them
johnson said.
Lm to Curb Accidents
limed, according to the
Press, the accident toll
halved by adherence to
Bes:
fen you drive an automo
le at the speed which will
fou to stop in the cl*ir dis
iead. no matter how that
may be changed by con
_ct the unexpected. When
|T expect another car to do
g you hadn”t planned on
nickly, dart out of a side
feerve, turn or skid with
-hing. Expect a child to
Jfrom behind a parked car.
ie time to know what hap
V—whether you are walk
he street, driving your car,
* at your job or staying
len you are a pedestrian
crosswalk only and only
green light is for you.
Bn you drink, don’t drive
until tomorrow,
en you are at work, do
in the prescribed manner
the guards provided for
ety.
en you smoke, remember
| smoking and put out the
burned match.
|Make Home Safe
erever you live, whether a
irtment or a big house, or
|our home and your family
Bmething about these two
portant hazards;
-get rid of, or fasten
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UPPLIES
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Repair Service
LUCAS
SUPPLIES
to Post Office
Mountain, N. C.
down, small rugs; things that
cause people to trip, slip or stum
ble. When you are going up and
down stairs, think about going up
and down stairs;
Burns —clean up anil dispose of
flammable things such as old pap
ers, oily rags, grease deposits in
the kitchen stove; loose, strike
any where matches; rubbish, old
paints, varnishes, kerosene and
gasoline.
9. Protect your children by ar
ranging your furniture and fasten
your screens so little children can
not fall out of windows. Take
special care when hot, scalding
liquids are being used such as boil
ing water, hot grease, hot tea, cof
fee and soups.
Keep dangerous household things
safely out of children’s hands such
as knives, sharp tools, medicines
and household poisons. Leave your
children in the care of a baby sit
ter only when the baby sitter has
been properly instructed and has
demonstrated her ability.
10. Engage in those kinds of
recreation for which you are phys
ically fit and know how to do.
MRS. FRANK BUCKNER
IN CHARGE OF PROGRAM
Mrs. M. C .Dickens was in charge
of the worship service and Mrs.
trank Buckner of the program at
the Woman’s Society of Christian
Service meeting Tuesday afternoon
in the Fellowship room of the
Methodist church. Assisting with
the program were Mrs. Fred Cook,
Mrs. Kelly Benge and Mrs. W. E.
McDougle.
Committee reports were given
by Miss Caroline Hall, Mrs. Mary
Aleshire. Mrs. H. W. Sanders,
president, presided.
Others present were Mrs. Aus
tin Dickens, Mrs. Douglas Jones,
Mrs. William Hickey, Mrs. Finley
Stepp, Mrs. W. T. Wright, Mrs.
J. N. Wright, Mrs. H. A. Kerlee,
Miss Ruby Hall, Mrs. Stanley
Garland, Mrs. Fred Schnelz, Mrs.
Gordon Greenwood, Mrs. Thad Mc
Donald, Mrs. W. E. McDougle, Mrs.
June Glenn, Jr., Mrs. R. D. Rog
ers, Mrs. D. G. Guess and Mrs.
Robert Morrow.
MR, AND MRS. EATON
ENTERTAIN CHOIR
Members of the Methodist choir
were delightfully entertained at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edison
Eaton at Montreat last week. Sing
ing of Christmas carols and rec
ords of Christmas music were en
joyed around the fireplace in the
beautifully decorated candle-lit
living room.
Misses Barbara Nesbitt and Ann
Sawyer assisted Mrs. Eaton in
serving tasty refreshments from
an attractive table covered with a
white damask cloth, centered with
red and white carnations and on
the corners of which were lovely
red satin bows.
Others enjoying the gracious
hospitality of the Eatons were
Mrs. Mack Adams, Miss Ernestine
Plemmons, Mr. and Mrs. E. N.
Grumpier, Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Mc
douglc, Mrs. Worth Burgess, Mrs.
Harry Hyder, Mrs. Albert Gar
land, Miss Arrietta Burnette, Mr.
and Mrs. W. E. MyDougle, Mr. and
Mrs. Gordon Greenwood, and Fran
cis Wyly.
The above chart, released this week by the State-Federal Crop
Reporting Service in Raleigh, shows the trend in index of prices
received by North Carolina farmers for all commodities and U. S.
prices paid for all commodities including interest, taxes and wage
rates. Percentages are based on the average for the years 1910
1914 inclusive, and the chart covers succeeding years through
1951.
Heide's Story,
19S3 Edition,
Is A Happy One
Montreat, N. C., Jan. 14.—This
is the story of Heide—1953 edition.
It’s a story with a pleasant be
ginning, a grim climax, and a
happy ending. It’s not really an
ending, because 20 year old Heide
Funke and her family have ex
changed Russian tyranny for a
new beginning in the United
States.
There’s human interest on every
page of the story—for Heide is an
appealing personality. Her his
tory is the kind of tale you hope
the Voice of America is telling to
all the world.
Heide’s college career is the
most striking example of her de
termination and natural ability. It
is also an example of real Chris
tian fellowship in action.
Less than a year after the
Funkes steamed into New York
from Germany in January, 1950,
Heide was enrolled as a freshman
at Montreat college. Each year
since then she has earned enough
from work during the school year
and the summer to pay all her col
lege expenses.
Help with this unusual feat has
come to Heide from the many
friends she has made at Montreat,
often called the “home” of the
Southern Presbyterian church. Ev
ery summer the Montreat commun
ity hums with the religious activi
ties of some 25,000 delegates from
16 Southern states and Christian
leaders from many parts of the
globe.
Heide’s college record has justi
fied the hopes of her friends. In
her sophomore year her report card
showed “all A’s.” Her first-year
grades were good, but she was
still a freshman at the English
language, which caused a few
rough bumps.
Today Heide speaks with a slight
German accent. She is working on
that, too—her college major is En
glish, with a minor in French and
Spanish. This love for languages
may be inherited—her mother
speaks four fluently.
There is a purpose in Heide’s
choice of collegiate studies. Her
ambition now is to be an interpret
er or perhaps a foreign correspond
ent.
Heide’s struggles with the Eng
lish tongue began at the Korntal
Oberschule, a high school for girls
operated by Moravians near Stutt
gart. Her next contact with Eng
lish was made the hardest, but
most lasting, way. She found her
self the only foreign language stu
dent at the high school in Aiken,
S. C.
Heide recalls that one of the
first new words she learned from
her schoolmates was “mushroom,”
but has no idea how it came up.
Speakers at chapel programs and
on the radio gave her familiarity
with various accents in the new
language.
Russian accents are also familiar
to Heide’s ears. The tide of Com
munist conquest flowed over the
Funke family in East Prussia in
January, 1946. It was the second
time war had interrupted the
course of Heide’s life. The family
was forced to abandon a home in
Spain in 1936 before the onset of
the Spanish Civil War.
With the coming of 1945 Russian
forces marched closer and closer
to the thousand-acre farm which
Heide’s mother was operating
while the father fought with the
German armies on the Russian
front. The following nine months
were the grimmest and most dram
atic of all.
When the Funkes tried to flee
their farm, Russian tanks halted
them at a roadblock. A nearby
forest provided temporary escape
for the fugitives. Later other Rus
sian soldiers found them and loot
ed everything except their clothes.
On their way back to the farm
in March, soldiers shot at the
Funkes, but they escaped unhurt.
They found their farm had been a
battleground. The house and
grounds had been thoroughly plun
dered—almost nothing was left.
Dirt and refuse lay inches deep on
the floors.
When the Russians took over ad
ministration of the area, Mrs.
Funke was forced to work for the
new masters. The family’s food
was poor, living conditions were
worse, and the children’s health
began to suffer.
In October the mother decided
to take the family to her native
THE NORTHWESTERN RANK
BLACK MOUNTAIN
OLD FORT
66Serving Northwestern North Carolina
STATEMENT OF CONDITION ON DECEMBER 31, 1952
Resources
and Due from Banks
Is, Stocks and Accrued Interest
is
|king Houses, Furniture and Fixtures
Less Depreciation
Br Assets
$ 6,597,343.25
15,079,907.51
20,527,782.01
145,276.51
63,456.73
Liabilities
Capital Stock (Common) $ 500,000.00
Surplus 1,500,000.00
Undivided Profits 613,519.53
TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNT
RESERVE FOR POSSIBLE LOAN
LOSSES
Other Reserves
Other Liabilities
DEPOSITS
$42,413,766.01
$ 2,613,519.53
831,577.41
437,640.06
1,072,681.89
37,458,347.12
$42,413,766.01
OFFICERS
Dr. B B. Dougherty, President
tv*n Duncan. Executive Vice-President
W. B. Greene, Vice-President
|"ade H. Shuford, Vice-President
D. V. Deal, Secretary
BLACK MOUNTAIN BRANCH
Wm. Hickey, Cashier
Paul Richardson, Asst. Cashier
Local Board of Managers
Black Mountain
J. L. Potter
L. C. Jumper
A. P. Perley
Old Fort
John Nichols
F. M. Bradley
Vann Hughes
OFFICES
North Wilkesboro, N. C.
Sparta, N. C.
Boone, N. C.
Blowing Rock, N. C.
Bakersville, N. C.
Burnsville, N. C.
Jefferson, N. C.
Taylorsville, N. C.
Valdese, N. C.
Spruce Pine, N. C.
Black Mountain, N. C.
Old Fort, N. C.
Newdon, N. C.
Maiden, N. C.
Hickory, N. C.
Stoney Point, N. C.
Wilkesboro, N. C.
MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION
Every courtesy end service consistent with good benking are the facilities offered
by each office of this institution
city of Stuttgart, in the American
zone. Russians permitted such
travel then, under certain condi
tions. Rut they did nothing to
help.
T he journey took two months
of slow and bitterly cold travel in
baggage cars and cattle cars. One
blanket and the clothes they wore
made up the worldly possessions of
the six Funkes — and the four
youngest children were aged five,
four, three, and two.
On the first of December they
reached the home of relatives in
Stuttgart. Food and warm beds
awaited them. Next day there was
a joyous reunion with father. Later
the Funkes moved to a nearby
village to live. Finally they de
cided to come to the United States
to Aiken, home of Heide’s aunt.
Soon better economic opportun
ities beckoned, and the Funkes
moved once more—this time to
Grants l’ass, Oregon. Heide was
enrolled at Montrcat college by
then, which meant that 3,000 miles
separated her from the family.
That gap was bridged at Christ
mas, 1951, when students, faculty,
and Montreat residents gave Heide
a surprise package—a round-trip
bus ticket home. The gift was
a variation of a Montreat tradi
tion. Every year each girl plays
anonymous “angel” for another
student who is her “mortal.”
Christmas, 1952, found Heide at
Montreat, and so did a total of 35
or 40 presents, bearing postmarks
from Germany, Oregon, New York,
Spain, and the southeastern states.
Heide’s college life is not all
books and jobs. Somehow she fits
into her crowded time-table half a
dozen extra-curricular activities.
She is active in Kappa Pi Reta, a
literary club; the athletic associa
tion; Student Christian Associa
t.on; the student newspaper; Life
Service Group; and the Collegiate
Council of the United Nations.
Her money-making talents have
as wide a range as you might ex
pect in such an unusual person.
They include painting pictures, do
ing typing and art vrttrk for all the
Montreat offices, hand-lettering,
making ornamental jewelry, and
other handicrafts.
Those are really extras, for
Heide earns a large part of her
college expenses in two work schol
arships. One is for working in
the dining room, the other is in
the Montreat publicity office.
Her publicity job this year gives
Heide a chance to try her talents
at something new—photography.
In three months she has learned
the fundamentals of handling the
big Speed Graphic press camera
and a small camera for color slides.
Heide’s new “hobby” brought her
most-appreciated Christmas pres
ent—a 35 mm. German camera
from her mother. It’s a safe pre
diction that any stray moments in
that tight schedule will be filled
with the sound of a clicking shut
ter.
—Harvesting of the 1952 peanut
crop has been practically complet
ed in all areas.
Shackelford Will
Speak Tonight
Assistant Secretary of the Army,
Francis Shackelford, will speak
before a dinner meeting of the
Asheville Chapter, Society for Ad
vancement of Management, Thurs
day (tonight) at the George
Vanderbilt Hotel. His subject will
be “The Army’s Emphasis on
Sound Management.”
A native of Georgia, Mr. Shack
elford left the Atlanta law firm
of Alston, Foster, Sibley and Mill
er to become Assistant Secretary.
Prior to that, he had been first
Counselor to the Department of
the Army for more than two years.
During World War II, Mr.
Shackelford was an air combat in
telligence officer in the Navy and
saw service on Guadalcanal and
in New Georgia. After the war he
was attached to the U. S. Strategic
Bombing Survey, established by
the President, and took part in the
analysis of the effects of strategic
bombing in the Pacific.
A social hour will be held at 6
p.m. before the dinner. Reserva
tions may be made with Eugene
Benge in the McIntyre building.
MRS. J. L. HOLMAN, JR.
HONORED BY GUILD
Mrs. J. L. Holman, Jr., was
pleasantly surprised Friday eve
ning with a baby shower by mem
bers of the Wesleyan Service Guild
of the Methodist church, at the
home of Mrs. Gordon Greenwood
with Mrs. Worth Burgess as co
hostess. She received many use
ful and lovely gifts.
Those present were Mrs. Charles
Burks, Mrs. Thad McDonald, Mrs.
Harry Hyder, Mrs. Carl Kerlee,
Jr., Mrs. John Ramsay, Mrs. Mack
Adams, Mrs. Gray Stephens, and
the honoree. Those who were un
able to come but who sent gifts
were Mrs. Andy Milovitz, Miss
Ernestine Plemmons, Mrs. Ruth
Cunningham, Mrs. Frances King,
and Mrs. Cortez Gaskins.
HONORED WITH PARTY
ON SIXTH BIRTHDAY
Mrs. Francis Wyly entertained
with a party honoring George Gor
don Greenwood on his sixth birth
day anniversary Saturday after
noon at her home in Montreat.
Games, favors, and refreshments
of ice cream, cake, candy, and
limeade were enjoyed by the fol
lowing: Timmy Trickett, Jerry
Brake, Johnny McDougle, Terry
Talley, Marshall Garland, Phillip
Garland, Woody Sobol, Woody
Wiggins, Billy White, Bill Burks,
Ronnie Brandon, Phil Carpenter,
Woody Farmer, of Asheville, and
the guest of honor.
Mothers present were Mrs. W.
E. Farmer of Asheville, Mrs. A1
Garland, Mrs. Chester Sobol, and
Mrs. Greenwood.
Those who were unable to at
With The Sick
Mrs. Annie Smith is much bet
ter after having the flu.
P. I). Glenn’s condition is much
improved at Moore VA hospital
where he is a patient.
J. A. Head is a patient at Moore
VA hospital.
Mrs. George W. Moore is getting
along nicely after undergoing sur
gery in an Augusta, Ga., hospital.
Mrs. Roy Sexton and son, Paul,
have been sick with the flu.
JUNE CLAIRE BOONE
OBSERVES BIRTHDAY
June Claire Boone celebrated her
eighth birthday Thursday after
noon, Jan. 8, at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence I).
Boone. A color scheme of pink and
green was carried out in the dec
orations and birthday cake. Each
child received a horn and small
basket of candy as a favor. Games
and contests were enjoyed during
the afternoon.
At the close of the party refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Boone
tend but who sent gifts were Bob
by Smith, Preston Osteen, and
Johnny Carson.
to Ronnie Watkins, Ricky Crowd
er, Mackie Blizzard, Billy Hudson,
Toni Rowland, Brenda Cordell,
Sandy Cook, Becky Hudson, Bruce
Creasman, Donna V. Gray, Vir
ginia Brandon, Linda Creasman,
Judy Beedie, Susie Tatham, Mar
jorie Neland, Marsha Glenn, Bar
bara Boone and Nellie Neland.
Jimmy Pace was unable to aUe..J
but sent a gift.
MRS. LESLIE JOHNSTON
IS GIVEN SHOWER
Mrs. Leslie Johnston was the
recipient of a shower of baby
gifts and a party given at the
home of Mrs. James E. Buckner
Friday night, Jan. 5. During the
evening games were enjoyed. Re
freshments were served following
the opening of tne gifts.
The guest list included: Mrs.
James Tucker, Mrs Arvid Stock
ton, Mrs. Carl Smith, Mrs. Frank
Watkins, Mrs. A1 White, Mrs. J.
N. Griffith, Mrs. Bill Brown, Miss
Lynette Greene, Mrs. Carter Uzzell,
Mrs. Carl Kerlce, Sr., Mrs. Ed
Smith, Mrs. Lawrence Brown.
Mrs. Carl Kerlee, Jr , Mrs. Kath
leen Byrd, Mrs. Lawrence Wheel
on, Mrs. E. H. Knight, Mrs. Ker
mit Allison and Mrs. Zeb Sawyer.
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come are best expressed with flowers. Remember
the anniversaries, birthdays, of friend and loved ones
with the flowers or plants of your choice.
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Vs Block East of Montreat Rd.
Black Mountain, N. C.
Phone 7325
Hunters, Sportsmen ,,. Notice!
GUNS
AMMUNITION
AT
During the Month of January Only!
ALL SALES ON GUNS AND AMMUNITION
CASH!
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