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"Buncombe County's Outstanding Waakly" EDITOR S PUBLISHER Gordon H. Greenwood PRESSMAN SOCIETY EDITOR Mrt. Ellxaberh Dinwiddle LINOTYPE OPERATOR .E. S. Cunningham Herman l. Talley MECHANICAL SUPERINTENDENT . Roy L. Rowell SUBSCRIPTION RATES Buncombe And McDowell Countie* Outside Buncombe And McDowell Counties Entered a* Second Class Matter September 13. W45, Post Office in Black Mountain, North Carolina, under of March 3, 1879. $2.00 $2.50 at the the Act Congratulations to Town Officialsl Black Mountain is fast getting out of the dust. Maybe we should say mud but there hasn't been enough rain around here since last spring to settle the dust, let alone cause mud Be that as it may Town of Black Moun tain officials—Councilmen F. H. Richardson, Melvin Lance, and Dempsey Whitaker. Mayor G. L. Kirkpatrick, and town business manager, R T. Greene—have done a master ful job with the Powel bill money in pav ing streets of the town. Best information is that within one more year every street within the town limits will have felt the wrath of the town fathers and be tarred if not feathered. Those of us who have to live on a lim ited budget—and who doesn t, can sym pathize with the board, mayor, and business manager as they try to make the dollars stretch to cover the most ground possible, and attempt to keep the citizens satisfied. They have done well at both. There are so many times that public of ficials are criticized that we thought it would be nice to give them a pat on their col lective backs. It is well deserved. Black Mountain High School AS WE SEE OURSELVES By Barbara Nesbitt There were many moans and grumbles, a few exclamations of joy. and a few relieved sighs last Monday when report cards came out for the first time, and on the whole I think everyone has decided to settle down to work. Friday afternoon the Dark horses played the Sand Hill Comets and emerged victorious from the tussle with a convincing score of 27-0. Keep up the good work, boys! Friday night the Junior class sponsored a dance in the school gym. The music for the square dance was furnished by some of our owrn Junior boys, who did a marvelous job. The dance was well attended and the Juniors are well on the way to having a wonderful Jr.-Sr. banquet this spring (at least we seniors hope so). The Senior English classes are participating in a course on "Per sonality and Human Relations”, in which they are trying to an alyze and improve their own per sonalities, by constructive criti cism and helpful hints and sug gestions, offered by others. The climax of this unit is to be a five minute oral report, by us, about ourselves, about what we are doing to improve ourselves. Tuesday the Latin club held its second meeting in the gym. The old members had the program, and refreshments followed. Plans are being made for the initiation of the new members. Monday afternoon the steering committee of the “Homes of To morrow” group met in Asheville. Members of the committee from Black Mountain are: Scotty Gragg, Eugene Knoefel. John Williams, and Jack Farr. The first general meeting will be a dance at the Y.M.C.A. next Monday night. Black Mountain is in charge of decorations. Mrs. Humphries is starting a dancing class for all those who are interested. A number of the parents and students have ex mmnr? ■Tmroooo c c c o mnnmmm tCHAPEL BELLS By Chaplain J VOoOOOOOOQOOOC Random Thoughts .... There is an old legend that states to the effect that Satan hurriedly called his councilors together. When they had arrived Satan explained that difficulty had arisen in that he was not able to get as many followers as he wanted. He asked them to suggest the best means of conquering the soul of man. Many of those present made varied suggestions. The last to stand and state his belief was a small imp. Addressing the group he said: “Fellow devils, I have found that by instilling discouragement into the heart and mind of man I am able to conquer him.” Now this may be only a legend but the forces of discouragement are certainly having a field day in the thinking and activities of a great host of so-called thinking Americans today. The purveyors of doom and destruction are travelling at a faster pace than “Native Dancer” who took the Arlington classic. More men from the high seats of council need to stand up before the public as the Secretary of State did this week and declare that the “H” bomb is not the answer but rather man needs to turn to his Christian teaching and to the Creator of man himself. We have been drenched with the rains of gloom so long that the very soul of man has become saturated. Let man get outside in the sunshine of God's grace and clear his befogged mind so that he can see clearer into the future. Random Thoughts .... While serving in the Armed Forces during World War II I was sta tioned in Japan. While there I had the opportunity to visit with a native grower of dwarf trees. He pointed out that the dwarfness of the tree came from cutting the trees tap root. Thus, since the tree had only the surface roots to gather its food, the trees never obtained a height of over 18 inches. The spread of the tree’s branches was very limited. Now, there are lots of people like the dwarf tree. They have cut the tap root of religion from their lives. These are the ones that live on the artificial tap roots that have been created only by the thinking of man. They are dwarfed in thinking and their branch reach-out to a suffering humanity is quite limited. They never gain any height t stature. Because of this they “never" attain the measure or the stature of the fullness of God in Christ Jesus.” Random Thoughts He limped as he walked on the stage. While tuning up his violin he knocked over the two candles that provided light on the stage. The aud ience, thinking the man was rather awkward in his action, began to snicker. As he began his first selection a string broke on the violin. The crowd laughed. The second string broke and the group roared. Then the third string of the violin broke and before the uproar could begin he continued to play the violin with the one remaining string. The audience then realized that Paganini was carrying out seemingly the impossible. He was using what he had left. Life is much like this incident in the life of Paganini. Look into the eyes, search the heart, and hear the sob of the soul of any individual you meet in life and you will realize that all people sometime in life have to play the in strument of life on a broken string or strings. The individual starts out in life by tuning the instrument of life with the best opportunities that the family and loved ones can afford. Everyone says he has great possibilities. Then, suddenly like, the strings begin to break. They break one by one. Some have one left, another two, another three and some finish with all the strings broken. The question always arises why these burdens, pains, sorrows and suffering? How does one react to them? These and many more questions are foremost in the mind and heart. People react in many ways. First there are those who react in a spirit of bitterness i ad are un resigned to the circumstances. Second, there are those who take a wnolesome attitude toward the broken strings even though they spend sleepless nights and head lying in a pool of tears. They realize that the strings have been broken, yet understanding not why, they use the remainder of life as a creative force in building a larger usefulness. It was in such a mood that one prayed: “Strong Son of God, Immortal Love, whom we have not seen Thy Face, by faith and faith alone, embrace, believing where we cannot prove.” We cannot understand why the strings in life are broken. Paul asked God to mend one of his strings but God answered, “My Grace is suffic ient for you.” When Time pauses and hands you a cup of bitterness with the breaking of the strings of life, have faith in God and say, “If this cup pass not from me except I drink it. then Thy will be done.” Many have lived thus far and still play all the strings on the instru ment of life. You may think you have created a wall that will hold back the rapid flow of tears from the heart. You have not heard the soul sob at mid night when all the house is quiet. But there is something you can do—;pray for the faith to help you when your strings are broken. An old man in a field hospital somewhere in the Pacific, gave me this little prayer which had meant so much to him as he worked among the sick and wounded during the last World War: “Lord, keep me from bitterness. It is so easy to nurse a sharp, bitter thought each dull, dark hour. Against self pity, Man of Sorrows, defend me, with Thy deep sweetness and Thy gentle power. And out of all of this hurt and pain and heartbreak, help me to harvest a new sympathy for suffering mankind, a wiser pity for those who bear a heavier Cross.” R. B. Rhymer With Indian Head Div. WITH THE 2nd INFANTRY DIV. IN KOREA — Pvt. R B. Rhymer, son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Rhymer, Swannanoa, N C., recently arrived in Korea and is now serving with the 2nd In fantry Division. The 2nd Division took part in two of the Korean conflict's most historic battles. It captured “Heartbreak Ridge” after weeks of bitter fighting in October 1951 and took “Old Baldy" in July 1952 A mechanic in civilian life, Rh> mer entered the Army last Feb ruary and completed basic train ing at Camp Pickett, Va. Week Of Prayer Observance Set From Oct. 25 to 31 is the week of prayer and self-denial. Instead of having an all-day meet ing a covered dish supper will be held at the Methodist church Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6:30. A program on “Prayer and Self-Denial” will follow. Chaplain Eugene Bauer will be guest speaker. A trio from Montreat college will present several selec pressed an interest in having these lessons, and they are being greeted with much enthusiasm Classes start next Tuesday. The faculty of Black Mountain High school seems to be on the move. Mr. Shuford has moved to Grovemont. and so have the Humphrieses, who have just built a new house. The Nesbitts have moved also but they are still an the Montreat road, and the Scorzas of course moved from Asheville. Know Your School Inasmuch as a great part of a person’s life from ages six to 18 is spent in public school, it would seem only natural that much com munity interest would be manifest in this institution. It is obvious that every individual in the com munity is affected by the content of the school curriculum and the quality of its faculty, while the buildings and their upkeep play an important part, too. Since people want to know the how and why of our public school system, the Swannanoa PTA has taken for this year’s theme “Know Your School.” The September meet ing was devoted to the statewide bond issue as it pertains to help ing realize our building program, begun several years ago. The next step is to the heart of the buildings, or office, where ev ery one finds himself sooner or later. This can be likened also to the nerve center of the body or to the cleaning house of a business establishment, and it would require a full time secretary to record all business folwing through this cen ter daily. The principal, Mr. E. N. Howell, who manipulates this cen ter and its parts, was at the helm for the October meeting to give an insight into this intriguing job and place. Incidentally, if you have not yet joined the association the member ship chairman is now accepting membership. Mrs. W. H. Noah, Publicity Chairman. ASHEVILLE BRANCH PEN WOMEN HEAR FAMOUS COMPOSER The Asheville branch of the Na tional League of American Pen Women met Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edgar Ford, Kenilworth road, Asheville. Mrs. Thomas Sharp, president, conducted the business session, followed by a program of music by Miss Sarah Dittenhaver, na tionally known composer of music for children. Miss Dittenhaver presented a delightful program of her own compositions. Mrs. John McMullen, soprano, gave several numbers accompanied by Miss Dit tenhaver. The home was beauti fully decorated with arrangements of mixed fall flowers. After the meeting a coffee hour was enjoyed by the guests. Mrs. Ford was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. R. R. King. WORKER'S CLASS WILL STUDY CHURCH HISTORY The Worker’s Training class of the First Christian church will meet at Oak Knoll Sunday even ing at 7:30. They are studying the history of the Restoration movement, especially the part played by The Disciples of Christ. Mrs. Mary Aleshire will teach, substituting for Dr. Homer W. Haislip, who will be in Kentucky on assembly business. 0,1 LiKoy <5cz wr' When I sees de way some folks drives dese days it sho’ do make me wonder if they is in a hurry to git to de promised land ahead of de rest of de folks. Poet's Corner Conducted by Anne K. Sharp, Chairman, Creative Writing Group AURA October noon— Brilliance of miracles, Time of gold; A flurry of crisp leaves Along the edge of cold. These autumn days Are days of Saints Splashed with warmth Heartfelt, and potter’s paints. Robert F. Looney. Mrs. Clara Crawford has graci ously given us permission to print this picturesque poem. It is from one of her “Po. tic Notes." and it is so artistically and vividly illus trated by Miss Nancy Mauldin of the Little Arts Gallery, another member of our Pen Women, that the “crisp leaves of gold” seem to be fluttering down. Robert Leonard is a musician as well as a poet. At present he_ is a student at the University of North Carolina. Anne K. Sharp, Chr. Poet's Corner, Creative Writing Club. tTons The trio is composed of Ann Broom. Mary Ruth Marshall, and Dorothy Jane Warner. Activities Set For Broad River A work party for Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Broad River community club house was set at a meeting of the council Monday evening. The members raised $32.16 Mon day evening with which the coun cil hopes to put the finishing touches on the community build ing. On Saturday concrete floors will be poured and the windows finished. The committee has called a mass meeting of all the residents of Broad River for Monday, Oct. 26. at 7:30 p.m. for the election of officers for the new year. On the night of Halloween a masquer ade party for all the people of the community will be held. Prizes will be given for the best dressed and the most unusual costume. Apple cider and cookies will be served. Festivities will start at 7:00 p.m. GIRL SCOTT NEWS Girl scout troop 55 met at the Methodist church last Thursday afternoon for its regular weekly meeting. Members attending were: Caro lyn Dotson, Brenda Garland, Wan da Lunsford, Vivian Stewart, Mary Ham, Judy Crow, Nana Beha, Louise Norton, Harriett Hubbard, Connie Taylor, Ramey Solomon, Sandra Cook, Regina Stafford, Judy Raines, Judy Marret and Bev erly Bryant, scribe. NEEDLECRAFT MEMBERS MAKE BEDSTEAD POCKETS FOR SAN PATIENTS The Needleeraft division of the Arts club met Monday afternoon at “Fairlawn Lodge” with Miss Caroline Hall serving as hostess. Miss Emma Reid Southworth, pres ident, presided during the business session. Members worked on bed stead pockpts for the patients at the Western North Carolina San atorium. At the end of the meet ing six pockets had been com pleted. Refreshments were served by the hostess during the social hour. Those present were: Miss Helen Miles, Mrs. L. A. Oates, Miss Edna Zickler, Mrs. Fannie Fitz gerald, Miss Southworth, Miss Ruby Hall, and the hostess. MRS. BENGE WILL HAVE CHARGE OF MYF SUPPER Circle No. I, Mrs. Kelly Benge, chairman, will be in charge of the supper for the MYF in the fellow ship room at 6:30 p. m. Sunday. Donny Brown will be in charge of the devotionals. Speaker will be the Rev. W. Scott Root, pastor of the St. James Episcopal church. His sub ject will be “Family Relation ships.” lline mm In Lake James Funeral services for Bill Fugene Cline, 23, of Swannanoa, drowned Sunday afternoon in Lake James, were held Tuesday at 4 p m. in First Baptist church at Swannanoa with the Rev. Charles Smith of ficiating:. Burial was in Mountain View Memorial Park here. Coroner S. J. Westmoreland of McDowell county said (line was trying out a new motor on a small boat when the boat capsized. Cline was a non-swimmer. The accident occurred at Kd wards Boat Landing at 4:45 p. m. The body was recovered about / p. m. , Westmoreland termed the death due to accidental drowning and said there will be no inquest. Cline, who resided at Swannanoa most of his life, was recently em ployed in Detroit, Mich. He was formerly employed by Beacon Man ufacturing company. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Ruth Cline; one son, Steve; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hazel (.line of Swannanoa; three brothers, Frank, Jerry and Douglas of Swannanoa, and two sisters. Miss Imogene Cline and Mrs. Junior Moody of Swannanoa. Harrison Funeral home was in charge. Bridge PartiesHeld At Rangoon Lodge Rangoon Lodge, home of Mr. and Mrs. William Styles, was the scene of two lovely parties last Friday afternoon and evening. In the afternoon Mrs. Styles and Mrs. Stanley Garland entertained with four tables of bridge. At the end of play a salad course was served to Mrs. Dinsmore Crawford, Mrs. Andrew Allison. Mrs. H. A. Kerlee, Mrs. Frank Buckner, Miss Mary Hooker, Miss Susan Hooker, Mrs. Clyde Jumper, Mrs. J. L. Pot ter, Mrs. Harry Barkley, Mrs. Lee Seagle, Mrs. J. H. Riddle, Mrs. Ray Harrison, Miss Ruby Hall, Miss Caroline Hall, and Mrs. B. G. Byron. Miss Susan Hooker held high score and Mrs. Potter, low. Miss Caroline Hall won the bingo prize. In the evening Mrs. Styles, Mrs. Garland and Mrs. G. R. Danen hower entertained with dessert bridge, at which nine tables were in play. Mrs. R. T. Greene won the prize for high score. Mrs. Ash by McCoy, second high, Mrs. I). P. Dinwiddie, low, and Mrs. Ar nold Powell, bingo. Others enjoy ing the delightful occasion were: Mrs. William Phillips, Mrs. Walter Burgess, Mrs. Roy Taylor, Mrs. G. L. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. W. W. White, Mrs. E. E. White, Mrs. Gor don Greenwood, Mrs. Steve Lzzell, Mrs. William Honeycutt, Miss .Martha uovin, .Mrs. i an tricKen, Mrs. John Bumgarner, Mrs. Demp sey Whitaker, Mrs. J. G. Northeott, Mrs. Ruth Cunningham, Mrs. W. R. Beddingfield, Mrs. Chester Sobol, Mrs. C. C. Godfrey, Mrs. Tom Nes bitt, Mrs. Stuart Miller, Mrs. Wig gins, Mrs. Harry Clark, Mrs. John Vaillancourt, Mrs. Ralph Humph ries, Miss Lou Lindsey, Mrs. Max Woodcock, Mrs. J. L. Koonce, Mrs. Don Wright, Mrs. Charles Carpen ter, Mrs. John Ramsey, Mrs. B. E. Nordheilm, Mrs. Albert Garland, Mrs. Frank Wade, Mrs. Douglas Jones, and Mrs. Alma Shaw. Interesting, beautiful and unus ual arrangements of wild flowers, seeds, and pods as well as attrac tively arranged colorful autumn leaves were used throughout the home. JUNIOR ORDER GUESTS OF EASTERN STAR Black Mountain Chapter 200 Order of Eastern Star entertained members of the Junior Order with a buffet supper on Monday even ing. Approximately 35 attended. Clyde Watkins was spokesman for the Junior Order and William Hinkle for the Eastern Star Mrs. Rhoda Riddle was chairman of the planning committee with the following as assistants: Mrs. Reva Hinkle. Mrs. Mary Martin, Mrs. Beulah Mashburn, and Mrs. Sadie Gouge. All members of the OES furnished food. MORE HEAT LESS FUEL * PERFECTION Oil HEATER Modal 31*51 55,000 B.t.u. per hour. Ideal for small homes, apartments, stores and ofites. EXCLUSIVE PILOT Burns Over 40 Hours On A Gallon of Oil Be warm ALL OVER all winter and SAVE FUEL w ith Perfection-the home heater that gives you »o much heat on *o little fuel Its beauty, too, will win BLACK MOUNTAIN HARDWARE CO. •J L. (TED) HOLMAN State Street Dial 3481 I! <L!MLLI= MUUm The Naomi Schell circle of the First Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. Cecil Nanney on Oct. 13, with Mrs. Frank Hudson serv ing as co-hostess. Mrs. W. A. Honeycutt presided over the meet ing. The Rev. Mr Huneycutt re viewed the circle's study book, “Sacrifice and Son g.” A sweet course was served during the so cial hour by the hostesses. Those attending were: Mrs. Lew is Phillips. Mrs. Claude Swann, Mrs. Pong Hamby. Jr., Mrs. Brody Warren, Mrs. Thad Burnette Jr., Mrs. L. K. Huffman, Mrs. Clar ence Wilson, Mrs. Gary Carson, Mrs. Conway Tatham, Mrs. Frank Watkins and Miss Katherine Bil lingsley. Visitors present were: Mrs. W. E. Holmes and Mrs. Ar ron Belt. Look Who's Here! Horn to Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Low ery, a son, Oct. 13, in Victoria hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Edison P. Banks of Swannanoa are parents of a daughter born Oct. 14 in St. Jos eph’s hospital. Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Miller an nounce the birth of a daughter Oct. 17, in St. Joseph’s hospital. A lc and Mrs. H. Borden Sabis ton Jr. of Brookley Air Force base, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Oct. 13, in the base hospital. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Williams are parents of a son born Oct. 14, in St. Joseph’s hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hensley have a son born Oct. 12 in Victoria hos pital. Mr. and Mrs. Luther G. Melton have a daughter born Oct. 17 in St. Joseph’s hospital. ROBERT LEE GRAGG, 35, DIES UNEXPECTEDLY Robert Lee Gragg, 35, of Craig mont road, died unexpectedly at his home Friday afternoon, Oct. 16. The body was taken to McCall Funeral home. Marion, for funeral services and burial. Rufus M, Pcteal Is On Okinawa OKINAWA—Rufus M. Poteat. whose wife, Bertie, lives in Black Mountain. N was recently pro moted to sergeant while serving with the 97th Anti-Aircraft Artil lery Group on Okinawa. A strong U. S. outpost in the Far East, Okinawa is located off the coast of China between For mosa and the southern tip of Japan The island is the home of the Ryukyus Command head quarters. Sergeant Poteat, motor sergeant .'L In civilian life0? sO| Bl«ck MountainrucllOB ^ Wore About_ Swan. Moves Scoring 0|%,s Y°m Bage i n ■ Bel] Points after TD t» pass). rho Weavervillp.n. K Duncan Russell, 'i Em), Em bier. West mph;,ni- y Lindsey, Butler fj<*- In* Briggs, Backs t o Hun>er K McHooe, i ■■ Harvest of some 7 cucumbers in \orth p. der way th Carc he wash'iTTri self-service UuN Nr °"„' swannanoa, ^ ^ OK'd USED CAR; 1951 CHEVROLET Styleline, |0w ^ radio & heater j 1949 FORD sedan "ngs & valves 1949 FORD 2-door, r, & heater, overdrive;] 1947 CHEVROLET J ib'e ,, 1949 PLYMOUTH ^ 1946 FORD 2-door 55 1951 FORD 1/2-ton J 1948 CHEVROLET i.J 1 OK USED CARS I G.M.A.C. 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