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RNorth Can [2 Hi tl season " ,-ith saving arolma introduces its 1953 Slow Down and Live campaign with thi Highway Patrol cars and troopers. The big push for safer roads dorin':lnoram'c shot will extend through Labor Day. Last year’s Slow I)own and I iv K. sumnur -- - a rampaign is credit 50 lives. id Fort lews Letter Lrv Adams Robinson i(Th ursday, Jo"' M,- Claude Haas and ,f Union, S. C., were iirton )ays kve ever take a car off Boist and forget to put new oil9 We start ]\ setting the new oil behind the front lls Not bad, eh? Always Your Service 9241 WE WILL PICK |Y0UR CAR SERVICE IT RETURN IT. STEEN’S Iroirn Service i Burton Osteen, Mgr. overnight guests of Mr. an,| Mrs. Harry Cosgrove on Tuesday. Old Fort A Doted Teacher. Melvin Taylor, county superin tendent, has announced that Old Fort is to receive an additional teacher in the elementary depart ment. The county hoard of education, at a meeting Monday, approved the contract of Mrs. Mae Allison Porter of Old Fort to teach at Nebo. Mr. and Mrs. Carl White and children, Tony and Marco, have returned to their home in Asheville after having spent two weeks in Cuba as guests of Mrs. White’s parents. The Rev. Robert Park and chil dren of Concord were visitors in Old Fort for several days this week. The Rev. Park is former pastor of the Presbyterian church and was in town in connection with his work at Lake Refuge which belongs to the Concord Presbytery. The Rev. and Mrs. John Hicks were here on Sunday for the Guf fey-Hogan wedding at which the Rev. Mr. Hicks officiated. Mrs. Margaret Adams and daughter Sheila are spending 10 days in \\ ilson, N. C., visiting rel atives. While in Wilson, Mrs. Ad ams attended a reunion on June 11 of her high school class. They expect to return home at the end of the week, bringing with them for a visit, Mrs. Adams’ sister, Mrs. Tom Knox and children of Charleston, S. C. The Rev. Ben Livingstone, for mer pastor of the Old Fort Pres byterian church, was in Old Fort for two days last week. Col. Arthur Grant, brother of Mrs. Max Hunt, who has been a patient at Walter Reid hospital in Washington, D. C., was released on June 11. Col. Grant has been undergoing treatment since he re turned from a tour of duty in Japan. Mr. and Mrs. Sid Simmons and daughter Vivian have returned from a trip to Pennsylvania, Va., and Eastern Carolina. The condition of Mrs. Blanche OIMf'mvwt" K thur grandmother Mrs h ranees I!. Roughton. ' DatmCnatr Bauer’ Wh0 has b^n a and \v- hospitals in Asheville and \\ inston-Salem, returned on Sunday to his home in Old Fort greatly improved. a ' ps' TH.ugh Hensley and Mrs. late are spending a week or two with their sister and daughter, Mrs. Cyril Smith and family at the Smith summer cot tage in Highlands, N. C. 'Jack Morrison has received a letter from his mother Mrs Etta Morrison saying that she had ar rive,| m California safelv, after having crossed the Nation' by air She is visiting her daughter, San dy and family in Pasadena. 1 ,rant Hunt has acquired a se dan which he recently drove to South Carolina to visit relatives Gas for the trip of 300 miles cost him $3.00. Robert Hensley, who has been employed in Atlanta for two months with a radio station, has returned to his former position in Asheville with Station WLOS. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norton and sons, who are vacationing in Flor ida, attended the graduation of James Robinson, son of Mrs. Ethel Allison Robinson of Old Fort, at Rollins college, Winter Park. Mr. Norton accompanied James to a reception given for graduates, their relatives and friends by the president of the college. Various newspapers in this sec tion have carried an article tell ing of the promotion of B. K. Millaway, Jr., by the R. J. Rey nolds Tobacco company of Win ston-Salem to the position of man ager of the casing and cutting and casing and drying department. Millaway has been with the com pany for 18 years. He is the husband of the former Miss Sue Sandlin of Old F'ort. Elizabeth Laughridge Is Bride. The Rev. William A. Thompson performed the double ring cere ^5 Advertised Retailers throughout North Carolina are find ing that COOPERATION with their locai mer chants' organizations . . . with NRDGA . . . and with the American Retail Federation . . . is like ADVERTISING in newspapers ... it SELLS their merchandise and their profession to the PUBLIC. Too, merchants know that a planned news paper advertising campaign carried on throughout the year results in increased sales and dollar volume. The buyers In your town read the newspapers for top buys . . . just as they look to the mer chants association for top-drawer retailers . . . you! L°' ,0r iu.lUnto,n\otion?*' so why not use the newspaper to let the buyers know of the buys you want to be tops? THE NORTH CAROLINA MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION, Inc. Raleigh Bldg. Ralegh, N. C P*a», Pres. T. Greenwood, Exec. Sec. HannnW°h U?ite;d Miss Elizabeth Hannah Laughridge of Columbia, aUo nf °r 1 lnt .Aughtry Norword s”, Columbia, Saturday, June * 5/30 P- in Trinity Epis ,('pal church, Columbia, M, , Arid<? ‘S, the 'laughter of ‘r 01^d ]prs- Robert C. Laughridge d Port, and the bridegroom the s°n of Mrs. Charlotte Camp ril ,N°r„W0?d of Columbia, and laude Marion Norwood of Phoe "x, Anz. Robert L. Van Doren, organist, presented a program of wedding music. The bride entered the church on he arm of her father. Her gown was of lace over satin, made with a fitted bodice fastened down the hack with lace covered buttons, a portrait neckline trimmed with sequins, long fitted sleeves and a full gathered skirt with pleated insert of nylon tulle ending in a cathedral train. Her veil, finger tip length of imported silk illusion fell from a juliet cap of rosepoint lace em broidered with seed pearls. Mrs. Charles K. Thiell of Flora 1 ark, N. Y., sister of the bride was matron of honor. She wore a strapless floor length dress of turquoise net and crystallette over taffeta, made with a fitted bo dice, bustle and bow and a match ing stole and bandeau. Carried a nosegay of mixed flowers. Mrs. Harold Mav Nesbitt of Columbia, the former Miss Mar garet Hicks of Old Fort, Miss Bette Jean Mears of Columbia and Miss Barbara Funderburk of Columbia were bridesmaids, Miss Charlotte Roberts Lee of Colum bia, and Miss Elizabeth Beatrice Rye of Eastover, S. C., both nieces of the bridegroom and Miss Joyce Kay Marion of Columbia were jun ior bridesmaids. Their gowns were turquoise and were fashioned like those of the matron of honor. Betty Lynn Price of Columbia was flower girl and John Ronald Price of Columbia was ring bear er. Leonard Huseman Metz of Co lumbia was best man. Ushers were Chapman James Milling III of Sumter, S. C., George Hardy Call cott of Farmville, Va., and Wil liam Richard Gilkerson, James H. Ellison and Maurice M. Moxley, all of Columbia, S. C. A reception was held in Saterlee Hall immediately after the ser vice. The couple left later for Florida, the bride changing into a dress of blue silk shantung with white accessories and an orchid corsage. Mrs. Norwood is a graduate of Woman’s college, University of N. C., Greensboro, and since her grad uation has been a medical technol ogist at Columbia hospital. Wins 4-H Prize. Frances Garrison of Old Fort won first prize at the annual dress revue for 4-H girls held in the Home Demonstration quarters in Marion last week. Frances’ white nylon dress, which she made and wore for her high school graduation this year, was judged best of the senior di vision. She will have the oppor tunity to compete in the State con test in Raleigh during July. In addition, she was presented $15.00 which was donated by the Amer ican Thread company. Second place winners in the dress divisions were Joyce McEn tire, senior, and Freda Allison, junior, both of Old Fort. Honor able mention went to Dianna God frey of Old Fort, junior. The two second place winners received a dress length of material and a dress pattern from Belk’s store in Fathers’ Day Program. A Fathers’ Day program was presented on Sunday at Phar’s Chapel in Old Fort, and was spon sored by the wife of the pastor, the Rev. Sherrill. Those taking special parts were Brothers R. E. Haulsey, F. M. Carson, E. L. Greenlee, Pink H. Hemphill, Jr., Mrs. Sally Logan, and the pastor. The invocation was pronounced by R. E. Haulsey. The Origin of Fathers’ Day was discussed by Pink Hemphill, and the welcome address was made by F. M. Car son. E. L. Greenlee gave a re citation, and solos were sung by R. E. Haulsey and Pink Hemphill. A selection was rendered by Sally Logan and others. The program which was enjoyed by all closed with a hymn and the benediction by the pastor. Early Confirmed As Postmaster. Bill Early’s appointment as new postmaster was approved by Con gress this past week. It is ex pected that he will assume his duties in the post office on July 1, the beginning of the fiscal year. Firemen Fete Wives. Members of the Old Fort Fire department entertained their wives on Wednesday evening with a steak dinner at the community building. The menu consisted of succulent steak (prepared by Thad Bryson), french fries, salad, hot rolls, coffee and cokes. Chief Howard Wolfe addressed the group, detailing the accom plishments of the department and listing its needs. The most urgent requirements, according to Wolfe, are new slickers and fire hats. Each lady present at the din ner was then asked to say a few words to the assembly. Old Fort Finishing Co. Picnic. The office employees of the Old Fort Finishing company enjoyed a picnic supper Friday evening at the new Roadside Park on the Old Fort-Ridgecrest highway. About 35 people were present for the outing. They played soft 1,all chatted and had a good time generally. A choice of chicken steak or hamburgers featured the menu, and the only thing that marred the occasion was the ex plosion of a pressure pot in which Coffee was being heated. The scalding liquid burned several of those standing near, but no one ,.ao injured seriously. Mr and Mrs. Donald Cody have -eturned from their wedding trip ind have moved into one of the ['ate apartments. rrvworkers” Meet. ie Sunday school class of the Fort Baptist church made up ,0Ung married women and ,,1 "The Merryworkers” met on rsday evening, June Hi at the e of Mrs. Jeanette Beach. Mrs. McCauley is president ot group. The Rev. A. C. Ken • was a special guest and con ed the devotionals. I’ler a business session, the ess and Mrs. McCauley super j a social hour of lively games, cream, homemade cookies and ge punch were served to the following members: Mesdames Lenore Padgham, Frances Allison, Lois Bryson, Betty Thomas, Pau line Rhom, Ruby Gilliam, Faye haw, Betty Silvers, Joyce Nob htt, Barbara Early, and Mildred McCauley. Methodist Vacation Bible School. The vaca*'on Bible school of the Old r ort Methodist church is now underway, with the Rev. Kelly Brendle, pastor, as supervisor. f1S\. t,ladys Kanipe is principal of the school, and she is assisted by the following leaders: Kinder garten, Mrs. Leonidas Rhinehardt and helpers, Mrs. George Flintom, Miss Shirley Silver and Miss Vir ginia Crawford; primary depart ment, Mrs. Elizabeth Lindley, and aides, Mrs. Louise Haney, and Misses Joan Turner and Deloise Harris; junior and intermediate section, Miss Edna Lipe, assisted by Mrs. Homer Grindstaff and -Mrs. Bula Arney. Much planning has gone into the recreational program which is featured by Volley ball, badmin ton, softball, and horse shoe games which will be play on the lawn be hind the church. The program will be managed by the pastor. A cordial invitation is extended to citizens, large and small, to at tend the Bible school this week and next. Personals. Mrs. Brady Skidmore left on Friday for a two weeks’ vacation in Norfolk and Newport News, Va., where she will visit relatives. Donnie Gibbs and son, Don, and Arnold Morris and son, Powell, made a camping trip to Lake James on Saturday. Mrs. Florice Camp and daugh ter, Mickey Anne, Mrs. Bill Por ter and son Lloyd, and Mrs. John Nichols and children Bill and Randy are spending this week in Virginia on vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Hogan, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rabb of Marion, attended the re gional sales meeting of the Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance com pany at Blowing Rock on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The two men are representatives of the company in Old Fort and Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Burrell and family of Oak Ridge spent the week-end in Old Fort. Col. D. W. Adams, Mrs. Binkie Adams Robinson and son, Stuart, went to Gillispie Gap on Friday to the dedication of the new Min erals Museum which was present ed by Governor Hodges to the National Park service. They also visited Craggy Gardens on their return trip to Old Fort. Mrs. George Strickland has ar rived to spend the summer at her home on Catawba avenue. She has as her guests, Mrs. Osie An derson and Miss Mary E. Wells. Mrs. Cyril Smith and daughter, Sarah Abigail, of Highlands are visiting Mrs. Smith’s mother, Mrs. A. C. Tate. Clate Thomas is a patient in Marion General hospital with a badly infected foot which physic ians are working desperately to try to save. Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Turner and son, Alvin, left on Sunday for Danville, Va., to meet M. G.’s mother, Mrs. Mae Turner and her granddaughter, Diane Turner, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turner and family in Alexandria, Va. Charles drove Mrs. Turner and Diane to Dan Jay C. Silver suffered a pain ful injury to his eye last week, when a screwdriver in the hands of a fellow worker accidently struck him directly in the ball of of his left eye. At first, it was feared that his sight was impaired, but after the swelling had sub sided and the eye had cleared of blood, it was found that his injury was not as severe as the eye spec ialist had anticipated. Mrs. Lily Hodgqs of Ludowici, Ga., is a guest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Baker and her son-in-law Oscar Baker who is still confined to his bed, after an illness of several months. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bradley have returned from a vacation trip to the state of Florida. They en joyed their tour very much and seemed to be impressed with the city of Fort Myers, especially. Miss Stella Thacker and daugh ter Kathy who have a summer home just outside Old Fort on the Crooked Creek road, have arrived from Florida for the season. A representative from a diesel engineering school was in Old Fort last week to see John Faw, Bill Robinson and Harold Vess. The boys are making up their minds whether or not to enter the fall term in October. Mrs. Irma Snyder and Mrs. Jes sica Gibbs made a business trip to Hickory on Thursday. The Firestone store will close its doors on June 30. Plans for re-opening the store are indefinite. The yellow center lines and white parking spaces have been repainted on the Town’s main streets. Mrs. Geneva Wolfe, Worthy Ma tron of the Old Fort Chapter of the OES, attended the four-day convention of the North Carolina Grand Chapter which was held in Greensboro last week. Mrs. Ruth A. Jones of Waterbury, Conn., Grand Matron of the International General Grand Chapter spoke at a jubilee banquet climaxing the meeting. Benfield Promoted. Word has been received here that Pfc. Adam Steri Benfield, son of Mrs. A. L. Benfield of Old Fort,' has been promoted to cor poral at Pusan, Korea. He has been in Korea for a year and ex pects to be sent to Japan in the near future. He received his training at Camp Rucker, Ala., and was employed at the Old Fort Fin ishing Plant before entering the Army in July, 1953. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Werts and children have moved from Old Fort to Jacksonville, Fla., where they will reside. Mrs. Werts is the former Miss Irene Carver of this place. Nathan Howell, foreman of the knitting department of Parkers Hosiery Mills, is a patient in Mar ion General hospital. He is the husband of the former Virginia Vess of Old Fort. The Howells reside in Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Giles of Detroit, Mich., paused briefly in Old Fort last week to visit friends and relatives. Marvin will be re membered as the son of the late Professor and Mrs. Marvin Giles who made their home here some years ago. Marvin is the nephew of Joe Giles of Old Fort. The McDowell County grand jury has inspected the Old Fort jail and reports that it is now in good shape. It commended the town on the improvements made since the last inspection by the jury. Births: Mr. and Mrs. Howard Elliott of Old Fort announce the birth of a daughter, June 14. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Brown are parents of a son born June 11. Mr. and Mrs. Beauford Beasley and children Robert Donald and Sylvia of Abbeyville, Ala., broth er-in-law and sister of Mrs. Kim ball spent the past week as her guests. From Old Fort they were going to tour the Smokies before returning to their home in Ala bama. Ebenezer Church Supper. Circle No. 2 of the WSCS of Ebenezer Methodist church is sponsoring a chicken supper on Saturday evening, June 25. It will be served in the new recrea tion rooms of the church from C p. m. to 8 p. m. Prices: adults $1.00, and children 50 cents. Pro ceeds will be used to install water in the church. Willard Lytle. Willard Lytle of Biltmore died in an Asheville hospital at 5 p. m. on Saturday, following a long ill ness. Surviving are one son, J. L. Lytle of Asheville; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Westmorland of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Mrs. Austin J. Harris of Old Fort; three brothers, Leonard Lytle, a twin of Glendale, Calif., George Lytle of Spokane, Wash., and O. F. Lytle of Biltmore; and one sister, Mrs. B. C. Miller of Old Fort; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. At the time of Mr. Lytle’s death, Mrs. Miller had started on her way to the West Coast to visit her brothers there, and had reach ed Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Britt Hogan are vacationing at Daytona Beach, Fla. Britt is manager of the lo cal Farmers Federation store. Elmo Devinney and Joe Hicks made a trip last Sunday to Union, S. C., to hear their former pastor, the Rev. John Hicks, preach. Paul Bishop, brother of Mrs. J. M. Watson, stopped to visit her en route to the state of Washington where he plans to make his home. SS Class Picnic. The “Mr. and Mrs.” Sunday school class of the Old Fort Meth odist church, and the pastor, the Rev. Kelly Brendle and Mrs. Bren dle and baby son attended a ham burger supper and wiener roast on Tuesday evening at the Old Fort picnic grounds on Old High way No. 70. About 13 members went on the picnic which was pro nounced a decided success. TRY THE CLASSIFIEDS! I I I TAXI 7287 McDonald cabs REDUCE PILES’ SWELLING SK new stainless Ir‘ 90% of cases FOZr^,° AVAILABLE! |_ amazing Pazo Ointment stopped bleeding, re duced swelling, healed cracking... shrunk piles WITHOUT SUR GERY ! Pain was stopped or mate rially reduced. Pazo acts to soothe, relieve itching instantly. In tubes, also modern Suppositories at all druggists. Get Pazo® today for wonderfully fast relief right away. 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