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Trade At Home! WWWJnsts.SO, W.No Weather Date High Low Free. Sept. 8 80 48 Sept. 9 73 48 Sept. 10 74 47 Sept. 11 81 54 Sept. 12 89 58 T Sept. 13 73 35 Sept. 14 74 43 ^ 9, NO. 3. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1953, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA 10 PAGES TODAY 5c PER COPY [FLECTIONS L Gordon Greenwood | ,pie around town must L'uble with their feet. Af t ppearance of the story Lk; ago of how I "wore [ down to a nub” walking L im ago and had to limp Lm the station in Champ L footed because I couldn’t shoos on. I've had many jions and much good ad eeming feet. L one charming young L me the name of a Lot doctor "who'll make Lt you even have feet f couple of twists of the i make you glad to walk . of miles just for the fun Lr said she started to if new shoes to town but tring my experience as re ji Reflections she decided an old pair that was more ible. not doctors claim that the e a great deal to do with Seems that a person ihing feet" has a tendency n, look mean, and use ncial expressions which ■ looks. His, too, for that iet can cause one to have md pains that resemble mi from misplaced verte nervous breakdown. Many ig wife has had her dis changed overnight with c( arch supports. (Don’t jnad rush on shoe stores first consulting your I’m only quoting what n told.) IV or at the News office iy morning was J. B. former Black Mountain t now mechanical super int of The Progress-ln Itersburg, Va. Born here, |sey has been in the per business for a great > of years. He compli the back shop staff here News during his stay, i always the case when meet, the group donned and went to work. We, lively, redid the shop, mach- -y in a. d out reckless abandon, and had the News shop out with all new equipment time he left to look for e who was probably out ng for him. pe one of these days to his invitation to visit spect the back shop at Pspaper in Virginia. —R— ite man is one who listens parent interest to things ps all about, when they : to him by a person who tothing about them. —R— tother was showing her lughter a Biblical picture It a pack of ferocious Here devouring Christian i. k, mummy," cried the ie little lion in the corner thing any!" —R— 1st heard about the drunk out of a six story window d(‘<l in the street without it harm. A crowd gathered him and a cop rushed up <t 'What happened?” >t know.” said the drunk brushing himself off. got here myself.” —R— landlady brought in a of extremely thin slices which dismayed her men boarders. "Did you se, Mrs. Brown?" asked —R— GI was playing poker F° English soldiers. He our aces. “One pound,” 5 lhe Englishman on his ! cut them," was the eply. right," said the boarder, sal." l on' know how you’all .'"ur money,” said the but ah’ll raise you £ ;w- COOK NAMED U leader ' L. of the First Bap J Ti met Thursday night , '■> the Memorial room ’ T he meeting opened by Mrs. Harry Hub President, Mrs. Mar ° ■ presided over the busi A slate of officers year was presented. (j president, Mrs. R. lj,‘i,'st vice-pres., Mrs. , , second vice-pres., 1 Mott; secretary, ' bite; treasurer, Mrs. and corresponding ta . t'oug Hamby, Jr. sLste missions was Icirde C'rS f,'°m the Pauline Darkhorses Play Woodfin High II Here Today Woodfin High, which has come to the front rapidly in county athletics during the past few years, will furnish the opposition when Coach Ralph Humphries’ Darkhorses swing into Buncombe county league competition here this afternoon (Thursday) at 3:30 on the high school field. The Woodfin game was sched uled for Friday night at Oakley but was moved up because of a conflict with the Oakley-Swan nanoa game. Last Friday the Black Mountain High gridders ripped the Mars Hill Wildcats apart here as they romped to an easy 36 to 6 victory. The locals outgained the losers, 178 to 75 yards on the ground in rolling up 12 first downs to five. After marking up a safety early in the game, the Darkhorses shook Wayne Osteen loose on an end run of some 30 yards for the first score. John Corkran split the cross bars to make it 9-0 with the game only a few minutes old. The second period was best for the defending Buncombe county champions as they racked up two touchdowns and one point after. John Corkran, who has proved to be quite versatile this year, scored the first by grabbing up the ball and running 17 yards for the tally. A moment later the center kicked the extra point. Wayne Osteen scored the second TD by scooping up a Mars Hill pitchout and rambling 50 yards unmolested. In the third period Reese scored for Black Mountain with an in tercepted pass. Buchanan pitched to Reese from the eight yard line for the final score in the fourth period. John Corkran made good on both extra points. —Turn to Page 10 JOUAM District Meeting Here The State Council of the Junior Order United American AA »ia.iics held a district meeting last night (Wednesday) with Black Mountain Council No. 145. This is one in a series of meet ings designed to place North Caro lina in a position to report the largest membership in the nation at the 1955 session of the national council, according to Forrest G. Sherrin, state secretary of the or der. The meetings have unusual sig nificance, said Secretary Shearin, because of the objectives which have been outlined for the organ ization under the leadership of Gurney P. Hood of Raleigh, who is the National Councilor for this year. Mr. Hood has a broad pro gram which he is presenting throughout the United States and the officials of the North Carolina State Council will present them to the various district meetings in this state. In addition to local officers those present included: State Councilor John Hill Paylor of Raleigh; Brad ley E. Dancy of North Wilkes boro, junior past councilor; John O. Gunn of Yanceyville, state vice councilor; and State Secretary For rest G. Shearin of Scotland Neck. The local committee is composed of Harvey D. Melton, Leroy Mash burn, Glenn Morgan, Howard Gor ham, Clarence Pegg, Arthur Rad cliff, Clyde Watkins. Mary ‘Boots’ Gunn Fast Rising Star Miss Mary "Boots'’ Gunn of Waynesville appeared as guest soloist on the Arthur Smith tele vision show over WBTV from Charlotte on Thursday, Sept. 10, and Friday, Sept. 11. Many TV fans in Black Mountain recognized her as the young lady who sang here at the square dances during the summer with the Waynesville band. A fast rising TV star, Miss Gunn is well known throughout Western North Carolina. Her re cords have been played over sev eral national hook ups. She made her first public appearance at Peek’s Farm Ball Pavallion. She will appear there on the night of Sept. 26. “Boots” is well known in this section, having been featured on Station WHCC in Waynesville as well as in Asheville, Black Moun tain, Hendersonville, and Bre vard. She is famous for her in terpretation of “Mexican Joe" and "Frankie and Johnnie” and also brings applause with her rendition of "Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue. Miss Gunn is the daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Gunn and is a student at St. John’s High school. She is also a music stu dent at St. John’s and is a mem ber of the choir of Grace Epis copal church at Waynesville. Volunteer workers building furnaces for Swannanoa picnic grounds on Grovemont Plaza, a Finer Carolina project under direction of Mrs. Vivian Nichols. Left to right, Hoyt Ballard, Leonard Ballard, Alan Campfield, Everett Swafford, David Porter, Butch Swafford, and Douglas Mahaffey. (Photo by W. H. Noah) Other workers examine completed furnace on Swannanoa picnic grounds on Grovemont Plaza. Left to right, Joe Porcher, Alan Campfield, Steve Campfield, Scotty Porcher, Richard Campfield, and Bill Barnwell. (Photo by W. H. Noah) B&PW Club Reveals Plans To Select Outstanding Woman Of Community C of C Launches Drive To Attract New Residents Advertisements pointing out the advantages of the Black Mountain community as a retirement area have been placed in 18 news papers, it was announced at the regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday night. The combined circulation of the newspapers being used total several millions. It is concentrat ed in the industrial and educa tional centers of the east and mid west. The advertisements point out the advantages of the community and invite those considering re tirement to write for the new booklet which was published some time ago by the Chamber of Com merce. The campaign is being di rected by the publicity committee. The directors heard a report by President Walter Burgess on the recent meeting at Doughton park of the Blue Ridge Parkway association. Fred Lucas said that the jaycees’ tennis court project had been completed and that work was progressing on the Anderson park on Montreat road. Both are projects in the Finer Carolina contest. In his summary of the industrial meeting which he and Mr. Burgess attended at Marion two weeks ago, A. F. Tyson, Jr., explained that our chances of getting an in dustry of any size to locate here depend on our ability to supply an unlimited amount of power and water. MARIAN S TASTY SHOP WILL OPEN FRIDAY Opening of Marian’s Tasty shop, at the intersection of the Old Black Mountain highway and U.S. 70 west of the town limits has been announced by Mrs. C. R. Justus. The business is housed in an attractive new building and will specialize in cakes, pies, doTluts and hot coffee. The formal open ing is set for Friday. 200 Pints Quota For Blood Unit Morgan Manufacturing company employees and the American Legion Waycaste) -McAfee Post 129 of Black Mountain are sponsoring the American Red Cross blood mo bile at Morgan’s Thursday, Sept. 17 (today). The schedule has been arranged so that the maxi mum number may be served be tween 10 a.m. and 12 noon, and 1:30 and 5:00 p.m. Eight donors can be accommodated every 20 minutes. The following committee mem bers have assumed the responsi bility for securing 200 pints of blood during this visit: chairman \V. W. Earley, George McAfee. John Hall, Dempsey Whitaker, Frank Wade, Ray Marlar and Frank Goodson. At Morgan’s: Mrs. Dokata Brewer and Harry Clark are set ting up the center in the cafe teria and are helping with the recruiting of donors. Mrs. D. P. Dinwiddie and Mrs. H. E. Stinchcomb of the Amer ican Legion Auxiliary and Arnold Jones helped with the recruiting Saturday morning. It is hoped that everyone who possib%- can will contribute a pint of blood and help to save a life. If transportation is needed call Red Cross 6541 or W. W. Earley 7313. Swannanoa PTA Meets Tonight Swannanoa PTA will hold its first meeting of the present school year Thursday (tonight) at 7:30 in the school auditorium. Mrs. S. E. Steele, president, will pre side. The topic for discussion will be the new Black Mountain-Swan nanoa High school and the state wide bond election of Oct. 3. Following adjournment, refresh ments will be served in the lunch room. Mrs. W. H. Noah is publicity chairman. The Business and Professional Woman's club will select an out standing business or professional woman of Black Mountain or the immediate vicinity during Business Woman’s week, Oct. 11 through 17. Any business or professional woman who has made contribu tions to some business or pro fession, civic, church, club or wel fare work, or in politics, is eligible. Anyone may submit the name of his choice in a letter which should be postmarked not later than midnight, October 10, and should be addressed to Chairman of Public Affairs. Business and Professional Woman’s club, in care of the Black Mountain NEWS. The recommendation should state why, in the opinion of the writer, the person is qualified for the honor. Mrs. Laura O’Connor, a member of the faculty at the Black Moun tain Elementary school, is pres ident of the local B&PW club. Only 5Vi Feel Of Wafer Remaining in Reservoir “There are only 5Vi feet of water remaining in the reservoir and that is sinking at the rate of ap proximately one inch per day” R. T. Greene, business manager of the Town of Black Mountain, said today in calling on all citizens to conserve every drop of water possible in every way. “The streams which feed our reservoir are slowing up and our situation is every bit as serious as that of Asheville,” Mr. Greene warned. “The water which Mon treat has furnished us free of charge has been of tremendous help and we appreciate it very much, as should every citizen, but for the past few days they have had to cut us off at night to build up their own supply. We plan to install a pump at Montreat to give —Turn to Page 10 Committee Formed To Promote School Bond Issue, Oct. 3 Reveal Plans For American Legion Hamburger Fry The American Legion Waycaster McAfee Post 129 will sponsor a hamburger fry at the WNC san picnic grounds Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 5:30. All Legionnaires, service men and their wives are invited. The price per plate will be the exact cost to the Legion. It will be a non-profit activity, with em phasis on fellowship and having a good time together. All those planning to attend should notify one of the follow ing not later than Saturday, Oct. 3: Gordon Greenwood, News, W. W. Earley, Dempsey Whitaker, George McAfee, Frank Wade, or any Legionnaire. Reservations should be made as far in advance as possible, in order that food may be purchased accordingly. Veterans of the Korean war should turn their names in to Dempsey Whitaker, adjutant, as soon as possible in order that the post may secure the veteran a Korean Veterans Certificate. The hamburger fry will serve as the kickoff meeting for the 1953-54 membership drive. Slogan for the campaign, adopted by lo cal post officials, is “Every Mem ber Get a Member.” The entire Swannanoa Valley is included in the jurisdiction of the Black Mountain post, officials pointed out. “Members of the American Leg ion receive, in addition to their membership in the largest veter ans organization in the world, a monthly magazine which keeps veterans information current, such as introduced bills and passed bills for the veterans, a news letter of useful information, no tices of missing veterans, reun ions, and very interesting stories including ways and means to fight communism.” All veterans, whether Legion naires or not, are always welcome to any Legion meeting or aetiv ities. The Rev. L. B. Cornett of Ross ville, Ga., will open a revival at the Blue Ridge chapel, First Church of God, Blue Ridge road, Sunday evening. It will continue through Oct. 4. Services will be held each evening at 7:30. The public is invited to attend the services which will include spe cial singing. The Rev. R. L. Johnson is pastor. TWO CHARTER MEMBERS AT CHURCH SERVICE Mrs. Addie Brittain, charter member of the State Street Meth odist church, and Mrs. H. B. Ker lee. whose membership is almost as long, were present for the church’s observance of Loyalty Day last Sunday. Mrs. Ida Adams, the other charter member of the church, was unable to be present. At the 11:00 o’clock service the congregation heard a brief history of the church read and a report was made on the year’s work now closing. A picnic dinner was enjoyed by a large group of the membership, following the morning’s program. The Men’s club and Circle No. 4 of the W.S.C.S. were in charge of the picnic. BIG FALL RUMMAGE SALE ON BROADWAY SATURDAY Big fall rummage sale on Broadway in the building between McCoy's Barber shop and A&P store all day Saturday. Come early for clothes to outfit the whole family. There’ll be barg ains for everyone. It is sponsored by the Black Mountain Junior Woman’s club. RUMMAGE SALE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY There will be a rummage sale on Cherry street next to Griffith Pants Shop on Friday and Satur day, Sept. 18 and 19 sponsored by the Tea and Topic club. The shop will open at 1 p. m. on Friday and at 9 on Saturday morning. There will as usual be fine values in children’s and adult clothing for fall and winter. ST. JAMES AUXILIARY BAKE SALE FRIDAY The St. James Episcopal aux iliary will hold another bake sale Friday, Sept. 18, at the Black Mountain Hardware company. The sale will begin at 9 o’clock and last until everything is sold. Come early and select your cake, pie, cookies, etc. There will be many good thirgs to choose from. Warriors Meet Oakley Friday Coach Tommy Hornaday’s Swan nanoa Warriors will meet Oakley under the lights at Oakley Fri day evening in a Buncombe county league contest. Starting time is 7:30. This game will mean a lot for both teams. The Warriors will be seeking their second straight league victory, having taken the measure of the highly regarded Biltmore Yellow Jackets at the stadium two weeks ago. Oakley is reputed to be stronger than ever this year and will be gunning for county victories. Last Friday proved disastrous for the Warriors as they ran smack into the Marshall Red Tornadoes on one of their better afternoons. The Marshall 11, with power to spare, rolled to an im pressive 28 to 0 decision. The Red Tornado started blow ing soon after the game got under way when Sprinkle intercepted a Warrior heave on their 35 and rambled down to the nine before being hauled down. The same Sprinkle roared over two plays later for a six point margin. The Turn to Page 10 Citizenship Day Observance Sel Thursday, Sept. 17, is Citizen ship Day and Miss Lou Lindsey’s 7th grade and Jr. Red Cross coun cil leaders who also serve as the student council, will assemble at the city hall for a program. The mayor will greet them and introduce the aldermen. All pre sent will give the pledge of al legiance to the flag. Mayor G. L. Kirkpatrick will tell of the city government and stress the importance of youth de veloping into worthwhile citizens who will carry on with this work in the future. He will tell how the city government makes pro visions for: streets, water, lights, garbage, library, education, reli gious worship, health, and pro tection by law. Department members will ex plain their duties. The students will then cast bal lots in the booths for class offi cers. They have been instructed in election procedures and have all registered and candidates with managers have been making cam paign speeches very enthusiast ically. The mayor and aldermen will tally the results of the election and announce the winners who will make short acceptance speeches. This project is being carried out to visualize in a practical way the history text and promote a more thorough knowledge of democracy and our heritage. Black Mountain And Swannanoa Group Appointed N. C. Shuford, district prin cipal of the Black Mountain school system, has been named chairman of the committee which has been formed in Black Mountain to give active support to the school and mental institutions bond issue on Oct. 3. Mrs. S. E. Steele is chair man of the committee for Swan nanoa. N. C. Shuford A joint committee tor the Black Mountain-Swannanoa communities was appointed early this week by Frank Parker and Mrs. Clyde Bradley, co-chairmen of the Bun combe county committee. The two local committees, Black Mountain and Swannanoa, will work to gether and conduct a publicity campaign designed to reach every voter in the Swannanoa Valley and the Broad River township Each committee will be responsi ble for getting out the vote in. its own community. Citizens of North Carolina will vote on Oct. 3 on 50 million dol lars in bonds for public school buildings and 22 million dollars, for mental hospital improvements. Mr. Shuford presided at the organization meeting of the Black Mountain committee at the town hall Monday evening. Many of the civic clubs of the community were represented. Pointing out the great need which now exists for enlargement and improvement of the present facilities, the district principal' and local chairman explained that, the bond referendum on Oct. 3 provided a means by which local school districts could get aid on the state level without an increase in taxes. “If this should fail, the next step might be for some group of citizens to demand that the county commissioners furnish ad equate classroom space. The com missioners would, no doubt, have to increase taxes in order to do this,” he warned. “On Oct. 3 the citizens will have an opportunity to vote for a measure that will spread the cost among all the res idents of the state instead of a particular county. It is not hard —Turn to Page 5 Grammar School Grade Mothers To Meet Monday Mrs. George MacAfee, grade mother chairman, has announced that she and her committee are calling the first meeting of all ele mentary school grade mothers for Monday, Sept. 21 in the Black Mountain grammar school auditor ium at 2:00 p. m. Grade mothers will be given full information on the coming state wide vote on Oct. .‘1 for school and mental institutions bond issue and will be asked to organize to in form the public and work in getting out voters on election day. Other regular work of the grade mothers for the school year will be planned and discussed and everyone is urged to attend. Serving with Mrs. MacAfee this year are Mrs. James Dotson, Mrs. Kd Stewart, and Mrs. A. D. Clark of Broad river.
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