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He also said that damage to property by Hurricane “Hazel” on October 15 was approx imately $650,000, in addition to revenue lost while service was in terrupted. About 20 per cent of the damage is chargeable to plant accounts and depreciation reserve, and the balance to expenses, Sutton said. Of such balance $100,000 was in cluded in expenses for the month of October and the remainder was charged to expenses for the month of November. The board also declared the us ual $1.25 quarterly dividend on preferred stock. Dividends are payable February 1, 1055, on com mon stock held January 10, 1055, and payable January 3, 1966, on preferred stock held December 15, 1954. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SPECIAL SERVICE SUNDAY The public is cordially invited to attend a candlelightning service at the Black Mountain Presbyter ian church Sunday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p. m. There will be Scripture read ing and special music by the choir. 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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROUND-UP By Jimmy Page, Charles Thomp son, Revonda Griffin and Carolyn Stroud. Several British trailing ship sailed in to the Boston harbor 181 years ago with their hold filled with taxed tea. They were sup posed to sell this tea to the people of Boston and the surrounding area. Then on the night of De cember 16, 1773, our forefathers dressed up as Indians, and raided the ships, dumping the tea into the harbor. As a result of this Boston harbor was closed and sev eral other things were taken from them. Today we celebrate the 181st anniversary of this great night. First tirade. Mrs. Xorthcott’s and Mrs. Whit aker's first grades are planning a Christmas program for their par ents. It will be Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 1 o’clock. They will tell the story of Christmas. After the program they will invite the par ents to visit their rooms and have ref reshments. Second Grade. Miss Shuford’s class are decorat ing their room for Christmas. They are making the decorations. They think the room looks very pretty. They won the prize for the pri mary grades for getting the most subscriptions. They got 21 sub scriptions. They want to thank the parents and all who gave them subscrip tions and Mr. Greenwood also for the prize and the other money. They want Mr. Greenwood to know how they spend their money and how much they have enjoyed the things they bought. They bought, a football and a big playground ball, a ball and bat, jump ropes, jig-saw puzzles, a tinker toy set. and a dart hoard which they have enjoyed most of all. They use it to learn their numbers, adding and subtracting them, also counting by fives and twos. The boys bent them most of the time, but they like to play just the same. They also bought some new records. They have made presents for their parents, and will take them home with them when school is out. Linda Edmonds is sick and won’t be back in school until after Christ mas. They have written her let ters and made her Christmas cards. ^ 000000000000 000000000^ ! In Swanntnwa '• BR0HFN| CRYSTAL? I b We fix any sixe crystal in a jiffy! And you can have ’ your choice of 4 flattering colors too. Estimations cheerfully given on expert repairs; satisfaction guaranteed. ItYtttR'1 *tVMRS lowest Prices in Town 3 3 (S/j AUTHORIZED DEALERc FOR c ROCKET CYLINDER WATCH CRYSTALS FRANK HUGGINS JEWELER 3 Phone 4536 % NEXT TO BUS DEPOT -gggRBBBQOOOOQOOOOOOO 0 d~) The following children have not been absent this year. Tony Curti . Bobby Massey, Hoyt Pruitt, Wan da Blankenship, Linda Bradley. Mary Alice Cla'k. Brenda Davis, Lynn Hemphill, Lynn Smith. Peg gy Summey, and Brenda Gibson. Sixth Grade. Miss Tipton’s class had a chapel program Friday, Dec. 10, about planets. The devotional consisted of a scripture reading and songs about stars by the whole class. A group of students displayed posters of the planets and told about each planet. Dennis Sum merlin and Mike Stewart told th< stories of Perseus and Orion. The reader and announcer was Judy Raines. Miss Sally Kitchen, who ha been teaching art to the class, is in the hospital. They hope she will be better for Christmas. Judy Raines, reporter. Mrs. Beddingfield’s -sixth grade wrote autobiographies last week First, they made an outline. Then, they used the outline to guide them in writing the autobiography They have also been making health posters. They would pick a certain topic such as “Gom Foods to Fat," "A Balanced Meal,' "Foods That Have Minerals." "Fats and Carbohydrates,” and many others. Then they cut out pictures from magazines and pa-' ed 01 painted on a poster, accord ing to the topic they picked. Nana Beha and Klizabet: Clark, reporters. Seventh tirade. Mrs. Burgess' seventh grade •• i:. glad to have Carole Hamby back ai school after having a tonsillec tomy. She had been out for about two weeks. Every week they have had an art lesson. During these lessons they listen to recordings of music of the masters. They enjoyed this very much. East Friday they list ened to familiar carols as they drew Christmas scenes. Judy Byrd, and Betty Pollard, reporters. Eighth tirade. Mr. Gouge’s class have been drawing pictures and decorating their classroom for Christmas. The pupils who have had perfect attendance are as follows: Mary Surrett, Phillip Stone, J. R. Payne. Roger Rogers, Jimmy Morrow, Margaret Parton. Dianne Nesbitt. Talmadge Roberts. Ted Tilly, Jer ry Stafford and Peggy Jo Harris. Linda Honeycutt, reporter. Mrs. Wiggin's class have two new members: Carolyn Eploy and J. D. Spillars. Carolyn came here from Crossmore, N. C. J. D. came here from Swannanoa school. Carol Stafford, reporter. Mrs. Kelly's class had a bazaar on State street in Black Mountain The things they sold were Christ mas cards, reconditioned toys, hand made gifts, Black Mountain shirts, cookies and candy. They appreciate those who bouVht, and they will still continue to sell Christmas cards. Ruth Hollifield, reporter. BEE TREE NEWS By Mrs. C. M. Howie On the sick list this past week were Radman and Jean Sawyers of Sawyers’ dairy on Bee Tree road; and Mrs. Lucy Reece at the Bee Tree watershed. News has been received that Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lunsford of Detroit, Mich., are the proud parents of identical twin sons. Spilrgeon Shape, formerly of Shope Creek, is very sick in Mis sion hospital in Asheville. Gordon Gragg was very sick at his home on Shope Creek last week. Mr. Jack Adams of Summer Haven, who underwent surgery re eently in a hospital in Asheville, is able to be up and about, we are glad to say. Mrs. C. M. Howie was able to attend church Sunday morning. Visiting at the Bee Tree Baptist church Sunday morning was Mrs. McFalls of Longs Branch. Visiting the Monroe Howies Sun day were Mrs. Howie's mother, her step-father, and her sister and lit t le daughter of neat Bui nkvillt - Visiting the C. M. Howies Sun day afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Candler and little son of Swannanoa, Mr. and Mis. Perry Creasman of Summei Haven, and the Howies' son Loyn of Longs Branch road. Visiting the Loyn Howies Sun day afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Arval Lunsford and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hyms and children of Can ton. Visiting Mrs, C. M Howie Sat urday afternoon were her mother, Mrs. W. C. Burnette, and Mrs. •e.xf'zx-frxxxxx’C’KXXX’txz.'e.x'r'i'zwxiz’t'tvt.’zwixxtt'fi'e'cettxfe'e-'r'r ? •* ? t •? ■« P ^ ^ t€ ^ ^ f€ «€«€«€«€ e€ «€*€ e€ ^ f« «€ t€ »€<€ t€'€ if T • f *e'€‘€ *e'€ »€ i WHEN YOU THINK OF CHRISTMAS— YOU THINK OF CANDY. WHEN YOU THINK OF CANDY, YOU THINK OF WHITMANS. WHEN YOU THINK OF WHITMANS, YOU THINK OF BLACK MOUNTAIN DRUG — BECAUSE YOU KNOW ONLY THEY OFFER YOU SUCH A LARGE VARIETY OF YOUR FAVORITE CHOCOLATES. For the Plush Lined Velvet Lined Jewelry Boxes with 2 Lbs. or more of Famous Whitman Sampler Locked inside, and only YOU have the key! Prices from S1.25 to S5.H0 VZZELL’S HEX ALL - Dial 4121 BLACK MOUNTAIN DRUG CO. ** Sr S. * S. Sr 2ii.iui.yti.3si. »r»l>;S,Sr S, Sr*, S. *,*,*, >*, S.S. Sr*.*.*,*,*,*, Sr, 5,*,*,*, A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A B? This year much enthusiasm ai d interest has been shown by all the lilack Mountain Junior Woman s dub members toward then main project, the Children's Hom< eiety of North Carolina. Inc. The past three months ha- bc.n -Kill a I?aby Shoe ' time foi the club members. Each girl took h< i child’s baby shoe, and for each day of love and kindness in things done for her own child or children she placed a coin in the baby -hm for a baby of the Children'- Hone who has no Mommy 01 Daddy c do loving things for him. At the January meeting of tie lilack Mountain Juniors, each gn 1 will bring her baby shoe to the meeting. The money will be col lected and the club will purchase mb mattresses for the babies Not only has this been a money making project for a very worth while cause, hut tne juiiuu men feel that they have share.! their love as parents for some parentless child. W hat could he more satisfying to anyone than to love a "little one. For a number of years the Jun ior Woman's club lias been eager ly working to make known to the community of Black Mountain the Children’s Home. Not only hav. they urged your support toward the Children's Home, when akine your contribution to tin 1 nite : Appeal, but also they have en couraged your interest in the honn If at any time you want infoi;; ation about the home with regard to child placement or adoption tl • Junior Women stand ready wit: assistance. The organization of the Chil ,Iren’s Home Society is unique, ba it is the only one in North Care linn which devotes its entire pro grant to this work of placement and adoption. It provides pedia tricians, lawyers, trained nurses, and social workers, as well as a completely equipped nursery, to any North Carolina resident 01 to the mother of any baby born in North Carolina, and then selects a home for the baby, located any where in the state that best suits him. All of its sendees are given free of charge to anyone desiring them. High School News By Sara Gouge and Faye Kice. With the Christmas season rap idly approaching, we find ourselves so busy we hardly stop to remem ber that the holidays are almost here, and we will have a few days of freedom. Around school, life is one big rush with activities piling on top of each other with an air of holi day spirit. A big project which is under way is the Christmas Bazaar spon sored by the Beta club, which will be Decembei IS, in front of the post office. The proceeds from tin sale of these gifts and decorations will go to benefit the club. The annual staff is concentrat ing on ideas for the new annual, and working extra hard to accom plish much before Christmas. The journalism club is rushing to put out tlie Christmas edition of the “High Top.” As we walk down the hall, we get faint w'.ifs of delicious odors coming fi i home economics de partment telling us that fruit cakes, co ikies, and candies are in the ma :ng for the holidays. The Latin club and Spanis: class are having a joint meeting Thursday night, Dec. Hi, which will consist of a covered dish sup Ma l ion M inn and little daughter. Mrs. Burnette went on to visit her -mi and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Burnette of Bee Tree road. She will be there fm a few weeks. Visiting Mrs. C. M. Howie la t week were Mr- Myrtle Hall, Mi Gertrude Howie and little gian daughter and Mrs. France- Mor gan. Mr. and Mrs. 11. (j. Morgan ceb brated their 52nd wedding anm versarv at their home on Long Branch road Sunday, Dec. 5 \ of their children were home win. them. Mis. Mamie Bowen has not bm very well for several weeks. Mrs. Jean Sawyer’s mother of Marshall, ha- been very sick for some time. Ihi- reportei was informed to week by Mrs. Herman Morgan who is director of the yuletide pn, gram this year, that the Bee Tree Baptist church will present it Christmas play the 25th of De cember at b o’clock. The public invited. Oleetnlews By Mrs. Mae Swann the \Vhv the Chimes King title of the Christmas play to U Xnatth, <•-' r.,- j Wr.lm-inj evniior. l>e, — Kvery child enroll.-.I in the Sunda> school will " . eiv< ■< tj jll "Old Santa m person Ihn. win also he treats fn. everyone present. Miss Mary Frances < myton ■- ■■ rector of the play . . , . „f The young peoph ~ f|a Oteen Baptist church will have a t'hri'tmas party Thursday. 20. SOI. p. m. at the Blit more 1 The Juniors Training Union of oteen Baptist church will have a Christmas party Saturday nigh . li, 2a at the home of the Jame> Woollevs, Grassy Branch ma< " !• Mungo is Junior leader. ••Fundamental Facts of the Faith," was the subject the K> ■ W 1 Biercr. pastor of Oteen Bap list church Sunday morning. l»<c. p> The Sundav evening subject Was The King Who Lost His Thumbs.” , .. Mr- Mae Swann wa n«- <imn« « eue<t of Mrs. Ben Brigman and family. Black Mountain highway. Sunday. Bee. 12. . The Woman'* Society <d ( nn t an Service of Bethesda Metho dist church held their Christmas propram at the church Thursday evening, 1 !», with Mrs. < hades Webb presiding. An organ prelude of traditional Christmas carols were used, followed by <|uiet medi ! at ion and prayer. Hit call to worship was given by Mrs. Meld) The hymn "Joy to the World wa sting by the congregation. A pray er for peace was offered i>\ Mi V. H. Buckner. Mr H. <’ Mill' - read the scripture. Luke 2:1-11. A quartet numbei "Love Came I town at Christmas” was rendered by Mr-. Kdward Swann. Mrs Georg' Culbreth, Miss Clara Webb and Mis" Betty Deaton, accompanied at the piano by Mr.-. C. H. Pow. Mrs. Webb introduced the program topic ‘ The Prince of Peace." sub topics and speakers as follow “Peace Among Nat on-", Mis .1 O. Crenshaw: ' Peace in Business and Politics.' Mrs. Janu s Murray : “Peace in the Community, the Church and the Heart. Mrs George Culbreth: "Children, the Important People. Mis. .lame Tuck; “Children in the Home," Mrs. Carl Deaton: "Children Around Us,’ Mu. .1 W Smith; "Children in Africa and Othiu 1'aits of the World," Mi K W Armistead. The group placed gifts on the altar for a needy family in the community and prayed “The l’ray ei for Children” in unison, with Mrs. Webb leading After the do ing hymi "Silent Night," Mrs. J. H. Buckner pronounced the bene diction. The Senior and older youth groups of Bcthesda Methodist per and Christmas programs given by each group. The Latin students will present a play railed “Saturnalia," a Roman Festival celebrated at this time of year. The east includes Anne Leatherwood, Ratty Tyson, Joyce Justus, Sara Dickens, and Julia Kerlee. Ann Whitaker will be mistress of ceremony. Officers of the Latin club are: president, Julia Kerlee; vice presi dent, Kenneth Klliott; secretary, Ann Whitaker, and treasurer. John Cooley. The Spanish student- are going to sing Christmas carols in Span ish and will have a Rinata. Most exciting, of course, is tin start of a new basketball season, and seeing out' team in action again. .As time speeds by there is only one thing which keeps us studious. It is the dread of our mid-term exams, which will be after Christ mas before we consolidate with Swannanoa. We are greatly anti cipating attending the new , i ooi Some of ns will have only one semester at Owen high, but these students will be the firs’ to -grad uate from the school. A' this goes to press win# ~hoti)• i romt in hut John Cork ran, vale dictorian 'f last year's graduat ing class, who has been attending \\ eslvan college, Middletown, Conn. John will spend a few days in Black M aintain befoit joining his family in Chicago for the hol idays He are ail so happy to see you again, John. I'ntil next week this is the news’ BURGIN S CHAPEL BAKE SALE WILL BE FRIDAY 1 la Ladies Aid of Burgin’s Chapel will have a bake sale at the home of Mrs. Clarence Davis <m (ragmont road (across from Darland Reed) Friday, I its IT, be ginning at f> p. m. There will be cakes, pies and many othei baked items on sale, as well as hot dogs, coffee, and cold drinks. 1 ome and eat and take home several cakes and pies for your ' nnstmas dinner. CO-WORKERS CLASS CANCELS SUPPER I he Co Workers Sunday school ■as- of the Methodist church will "ut h°y i,s suPPei meeting Friday. scheduled, du, to the Christmas rush. TRY THE CLASSIFIEDS! ! I ! BLACK MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY GENERAL INSURANCE and BONDS Representing Leading Stork Companies GREENE BUILDING black MOUNTAIN, N c 1. •Id h( \\ w Plan it room of the par s w ill be played and ■p . Ko\. and Mr*. '!Culbreth will be host and for the occasion. The Intermediate Sunday school , sda Methodist church Ch- -’mas party Tuesday, from l to *5 P- m. a! the f their teacher. Miss Clara id. Haw Creek road. Games laved and gifts exchanged, were made for a Santa Pal ,,f the rli> Refreshment* were ‘ ,.r\ , d to the following member*: f (ward Bya I-aura I.ynn Carter, \ 'Holden. Marv Anne lH>ugla<-. Trvnc K os sack, Colleen McIntosh, \ Mlines. Gabel Miller, Pat . d K■ i • -t Miller. Jr.. Kar , ■ \olilett. Walker Armistead, I Swam Jame- Smith, Billy W, inod Barbara Young. The Christo a - Vesper son ic will be held at Pcthesda Meth...i • , ;rci Sunday, ifcv 19 at f> p. tn. 'I'-,, (lit i st ’na s jar "N'o Room In The Inn" will he presented hv the vi,i]• t group Characters are: Ja • M-cjw t. \!ton Noble! t ; wife. Barbara Deaton; their i laughter, Patty Ji.sp| William Smith; illie Heaton; shepherds, den, Kdward Bvas; Wise Mi • . .C . Winky w i Swann; Christ he rendered by the Edward Swann is and Miss Clara ■f the service; cos Mts George Cut Carl Deaton; props Ruth, 1' Rehei • a Waters Man Alien Men, lb Ernes and I. churel adult Wt bb tumes breth advisor director are by and Mrs hv Mr- V B Shi and scenery pare!. Woman’ M:-->onary Society ea Hat>! t church met Eri 11. . foi a W orld Day of ■ r foi Kom gn Mi-sions. 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