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SUPPORT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN ITS EFFORT TO MAKE A BETTER BLACK MOUNTAIN ! ! ! YOUR COUNTY NEWSPAPER Weather High Low Prac. 52 23 49 16 54 29 .63 54 45 .51 47 35 43 65 39 .09 57 41 1.34 Date Jan. 31 Feb. 1 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 5 Feb. 6 VOL. 11, NO. 23. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1956, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA 8 PAGES TODAY 5c PER COPY s Hf. REFLECTIONS ** — ft By vonm vmnwooa College students are all alike in ,^ne respect. You never are sure | 'hat they’ll think of next Last week when I walked in to ■>r,ieet my class at Montreat college or the first session of the sec nd semester I found the folio-w ig ode, poem, or blank verse. (I ave given a wide enough range ere so that Til at least hit close v^> what type it is) waiting for me. "We Shall Not Pass” —ournalism is our weakness % /e shall not 4 t maketh us to stay home nights nd be absent from the show. : leadeth us into room 2 or Mr. Greenwood’s sake, ea, tho* we walk thru the hall r from his class Je shall not be happy —sis news and his features, they torment us. e shall prepare a place for us in the corners nd he shall annofait our heads with dunce caps, ur heads, they Are empty Lively D’s and P*S shall follow us ' ’ll the days of our life , /nd we shall dwell in Mr. Green 4/l wood’s lass forever. Is that a compliment or . . .? thought I had some friends in ■je class until the final examina jn for the first semester. Now not so sure. C. —R— One thing Marcus Begley has esolved: leave skating to the voung and very young. During one of the recent cold ipells when Ms lake was frozen >ver "solid,’’ Marcus took his n lwo sons—Wendell, 6, and Mi chael, 4—down to show them ^y»ow Daddy used to cut the pig eon win# on ice beck in Ken tucky in the good old days. He felt proud as a peacock when he walked out on the ice with the two hoys “watching iaddy because he knows how to ikate.” Just st a critical moment here was a sharp crack, the ice ng wiser. skat i. C Recently while in Florida on va —jtion a prominent Black Moun iin man received a large package RCj -om a friend here. As he opened he had a mental picture of ev erything from a suit of clothes to K shotgun but he was wrong on all 1 >unts. As he tore through the aper and Wrappers he smiled as hand oune in contact with a oot. Just what I need, he reas ned, as he scratched around and earched far the other one. But i wasn*t thsre. His friend had ent him «ne-half of a pair of ~>0oU for a gift Now everybody wondering what he charged him T„ior the extra. committee counted in the recent .mbor of Coin Dr. S. S. Cooley, cautioned those « that all votes were. But a few after the results :ed, W. W. Ear and one of the ached into his ■mile on his face ish grin as he velope and sheet efftti to see that all M?e properly opened and W. W. had forgotten y, my ballot .changed the re A mans stattoreis usually de termined by the,' type of things hell *r£ue aboto|. ery thing. It Spay be caused by seed eaaduet bit a bad memory win bay «W same effect. Directors Name Dr. S. S. Cooley eon meeting at the Monte Vista at noon Tueeday and attended by a large number of members and director*, pri. Cooley succeeds Walter Burgoo* who was given a rising vote of thenks for his work as president daring the past three years. Other officer^ Include, first vii-e president, A. F. Tyson; second vice-president, H. McGuire Wood; secretary, William Hinkle, and treasurer, William Hickey. The group heard the new presi dent outline suggestions which had been received .and discussed brief ly plans for the year. A clear. :e is not ev' (. of Commerce Owen High Shop Classes Make Useful Things The boys in the agricultural shop classes at Owen High school make a wide variety of useful things for farm and home. The students work in a well-equipped shop and learn to use both power and hand tools. They are required to draw plans and set up specifi cations before starting any pro ject. Boys are encouraged to make and repair equipment needed in their supervised farm projects, such as, chicken feeders, hog troughs, coops, and planting box es. Many projects made for use in the home include porch swings, cedar chests, lamps, nut bowls, TV stands, tables, stools, shoe shine boxes, what-not shelves, and clothes drying racks. When some boys run out of pro jects to make, an assembly line is set up to make clothes drying racks, which will be sold to raise money for the department. The classes of the previous six weeks made clothes racks, which were sold to members of the faculty, netting $12.00 to the department. From time to time, the shop classes are called upon to refinish or repair classroom furniture, or to make stage props to be used in connection with various school ac tivities. The agricultural shop classes at Owen High school are under the direction of G. C. Carson and S. R. Neskaug, teachers of agricul ture. Baptists Plan Annual Training Union Course Approximately 20 persons, rep resenting seven Baptist churche of the Swannanoa district, me Sunday afternoon ,Feb. 5, for th purpose of making plans for th annual Training Union stud; course. They were: Rev. W. A Huneycutt, L. P. Huskey, P. B McDaris, Mrs. P. D. McDaris, Nan cy McDaris, Donald McDaris, Pa tricia McDaris, J. F. Watkins, Mrs J. H. Black, Maxine B. Pangle Rev. A. D. Smith, Charles Burnett Earl Jolly, Joe Rector, Alber Reed, moderator and director o the Swannanoa district, Clyd Pickens, Lester L. Miller, Rev Chas. W. Smith, Clifford Brooks Mrs. Clifford Brooks, and Rev. M H. Parham. The group agreed to accept th invitation to hold the meetings a the First Baptist church, Blacl Mountain, March 26-30, startini at 7:30 and closing at 9 each eve ing, Monday through Friday, committee consisting of Frani Watkins, L. P. Huskey, and Clyd Pickens was appointed to serv with Albert Reed in selecting th teachers for the 10 different class es planned. They are two adul classes in “Joy in Church Mem bership”; two intermediate classe in “Now You Belong”; two junio classes in “My Church and I”; on young people’s class in “Challeng in Church Membership” and on class each for primaries, beginner and nursery. —Photo by Gragg Studio Miss Ruth Bartlett, daughter of Mrs. Millard Janes and the late Parley Bartlett of Black Mountain, and A^'anon E. Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Taylor of Black Mountan, were married Dec. 24, at 5:30 p.m. in the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Byrd with the Rev. Mr. Byrd performing the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a pink knit suit with navy blue and oink accessories and a white orchid corsage. Mrs. Taylor was graduated from Black Mountain High school and Blanton's Business college. She is now employed with Carolina Power and Light company in Black Mountain. Mr. Taylor was graduated from Black Mountain High school, attended Blanton's Business college, and is now employed with General Electric Credit corporation in Biltmore. 3 ; College Play : Will Be Given ^ Saturday Night By Emily Mohler. “Love Is Eternal,” the outstand ing novel by Irving Stone, will bt presented in play form at Mon treat college on Feb. 11 at 7:3( p.m. The performance will be giv en in Anderson Chapel by th< Thalians, a dramatics organizatior of the college. “Love Is Eternal” tells the full the exciting, the humorous an<l joyous, the dramatic and some times tragic truth about Mary anc • Abraham Lincoln. It is one of th< 1 most tumultous marriages an< t compelling love stories ever live< * in America. i —Turn to Page 8 r - Scouts Will Be Guests of Men’s Club Tuesday . Members of Boy Scout Troop 4' f will be guests of the Men’s Clul , of the Methodist church at the regular monthly meeting in th< fellowshin mom Tnesriav eveninc —Photo by Edward DuPuy. Charles E. Spencer, veteran civic leader and former Finer Carolna chairman, passes the portfolio to E. N. Crumpler, 1956 head, at the an nual banquet at the Monte Vista hotel last week. The group, guests i of Carolina Power and Light company, sponsors of the contest, met with the Civi council. Mrs. Joan Brown, council president, is just to left of Mr. Crumpler. She presided. Miss Sanchez Mott president of the B&PW club, is to the right of Mr. Spencer. Others identified in the picture include, reading left to right at far side of table, Donna Dotson, Mrs. James A. Crawford, Mrs. Harry Barkley, John Cooley, Ken McCurry, Frank Watkins, Bill Brown, and 1 Mrs. Vivian Bushong. With back to camera in immediate foreground, right to left, Fred , Higginbotham, Dick Stone, William Holcombe, and A. F. Tyson. , This side of table, left to right, Mrs. Roy A. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey Whitaker, Mrs. Leon Williams, Mrs. A. F. Tyson, Jr., Mrs. Walter A. Davis, and Mrs. Mary Aleshire. ‘ Several other representatives of civic clubs and groups attended ■ but were out of range of the camera to the left. I Many projects were suggested and from the list the clubs will select t their "favorite" to be entered in the 1956 Finer Carolina contest. Pres- s idents should report their projects to Mr. Crumpler as soon as their f clubs have met so that a meeting of the steering committee may be j, called at which time the final selection will be made. College Music Director Will Lecture Abroad Stefan VV'olpe, director of music at Black Mountain college, has ac cepted the invitation of the Inter national Conference for Contem porary Music to deliver a series of lectures this summer in Darm stadt, Germany. The International Music confer ence is a gathering of the out standing contemporary European VALENTINE DANCE TO BE SATURDAY NIGHT T: o teen-agers will sponsor a : Valentine dance at the club house Saturday night, Feb. 11, from 8 to 1 11 p.m. John Cooley and his or- 1 chestra will play. Admission will < be 35 cents per person. 1 Two Services Set \ For World Day Of Prayer Here It has been the custom for a number of years to observe the World Day of Prayer on the first Friday in Lent. The date this year falls on Feb. 17 with two services scheduled in churches, and appropriate services in the local schools and hospitals The noon day service at the Methodist church will be from 12:05 to 12:35 in order that many business people might have an op portunity to pause for prayer. Rev. A. C. Perry will be the speak er. The evening service will be held in St. James Episcopal church at 7:30. The Rev. Bernard Trex ler from Asheville will speak. The purpose of this day is to unite all Christians in a bond of prayer and to make an offering to Christian Missions at home and abroad. This marks the seventieth year of this observance in the United States. "The public is most cordially in vited to attend these services. Recognizing the importance of the occasion, Mayor Dempsey Whitaker today proclaimed Fri day, Feb. 17, as World Day of Prayer and called upon all citizens to heartily join in this observance by prayer in our homes, in church es, schools, and hospitals. He urged the community to attend the services. Native of Maine v Dies Here After \ Long Illness ( Mrs. Charles Sanborn, 85, moth er of Mrs. Madelon Parks, died ( Friday afternoon, Feb. 3, at Mrs. i'arks’ home following a long ill- * ness. Widow of Charles G. San born, she was a native of Port land, Me., but had resided in West- 0 ern North Carolina for the past . 36 years. Mrs. Sanborn was a 11 member of the Episcopal church f mid the order of the Eastern Star, tl Funeral services were held Sunday j, afternoon at 2 p.m. in Saint James Episcopal church with the Rev. Scott Root, rector, officiating. Burial was in Tabernacle cemetery. Pallbearers were William Hen- d ry, Earl Hampton, Sam Davidson, si (Jlenn Stafford, Roy Taylor and ir Roger Viverette. b In addition to Mrs. Parks, she p —Turn to Page 8 fi Jones Rest Home Is Set To Open Jones Rest Home, owned and op rated by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas tones, will open at their home at >03 Vance avenue on Feb. 15, it cas announced today. “We will be ready to receive and are for women quests of all ages,” drs. Jones said. “Our home has ieen remodeled and outfitted with he latest equipment to meet all tate requirements. This includes inks, work tables, and silver of tainless steel, beautyrest mat resses and all that is required o make guests comfortable in a lomelike atmosphere.” Mrs. Jones, who will serve as nanager, has been a resident of Hack Mountain for 24 years. Prior o opening Jones Food store, which dr. Jones will continue to operate, he was employed by Moore VA ospital for five years as a book eeper in the supply department, he is a past president of the Linerican Legion Auxiliary, past resident of the I'TA, a member f the Methodist church, a past ouncilor of the MYF, which she rganized, and at present teacher f the senior class. Maurice Jones FC Chairman Maurice Jones, co-owner of the B & J Soda Shop, has been named chairman of Swannanoa’s 1966 Finer Carolina Contest program. Mr. Jones, a graduate of Swan nanoa High school, served during World War II with the Merchant Marine. From 1960 until 1963, he was with the U. S. Army Field Artillery, stationed in Germany, and in 1953, married Miss Erna Ries of Crailsheim, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have made their home in Swannanoa since his re turn from army duty. He is a member of the Swannanoa Men’s club, Valley Rooster club, Swan nanoa Valley Little Theater, and Loyal Order of Moose (Marion Chapter). He and Mrs. Jones at tend the Swannanoa Methodist church. The “kick-off” dinner for the Finer Carolina campaign in Swan- , nanoa will be on Friday, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., at the Swannanoa Com munity Center. Mr. Jones will Like over his duties at that time, succeeding Mrs. Margaret Kelly, 1955 chairman. At a meeting on Jan. 31 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Porcher, the following officers were named to serve with Mr. Jones: vice chairman, C. S. Porter; secretary, Mrs. Lester Connelly; scrapbook chairman, Mrs. D. T. Vining; photographer, Rill Blaine; publici ty chairman, Mrs. Sam Alexander. A steering committee, represen tative of civic and church groups in the community will also serve with the officers, in an advisory capacity. It includes: Talmadge Burnett, Dr. C. W. Bates, Mrs. Holly Hipp, Dixon Connelly, Mrs. W. A. Porter, the Rev. G. B. Tal bot, Dr. Hubert Clapp, Joe Porcher, John Vaillancourt, D. W. Harrison, Mrs. Robert Davidson, and Mrs. John Kelly. Representatives from the First Baptist, Free Will Bap tist, and Swannanoa Methodist churches have not been named to j date. Project suggestions may be sub mitted to any of the officers or members of the steering commit tee. BLACK MOUNTAIN MASONS WILL CONFER DEGREE Black Mountain Masonic Lodge 663 AF and AM will, confer the first degree on a class of candi dates at Lodge Hall Friday eve ning at 7:30. All Master Masons are invited to attend. —The world’s non-stop distance flying record is held by Navy planes. ’ at 6:.‘i(), Roy Russell, president, has announced. , Speaker for the occasion will be l Robert Howell, district supervisor E of Asheville district of the Blue , Ridge Parkway. He will show . slides of scenes along the Park t way. He is a well known speaker. E Members of the Guild, Mrs. T. » W. Nesbitt, president, will serve , dinner. ; The boys are being entertained - by the Men’s club in observance of t Boy Scout Week, Feb. 6-12. Mem - bers of Troop 47 will attend church 5 services Sunday morning in uni r form to conclude activities for the ? week which marks the 4Gth birth ; day of the Boy Scouts in America i and the launching of the new four 3 year program, “Onward for God —Turn to Page 8 musicians, which meets yearly lor two weeks in July. Mr. Wolpe’s latest works will be performed in conjunction with his lectures on American Music. At present Mr. Wolpe is compos inn: a new work by commission from the Rothschild Foundation for its Spring Festival of the Arts in New York City. He has re cently completed a symphony for large orchestra under an award from the Rodgers and Hammer stein League of Composers. It will be performed next season by sev eral major U. S. orchestras. The music program at Black Mountain college during Mr. Wolpe’s leave this summer will be directed by Thomas Nee, former student of Mr. Wolpe’s and now professor of music at Hamline University. 1 ( Announcement has been received here of the marriage of Miss Vilma Meister of Frankfurt, Germany, to Airman First Class Alvin Charles Curtis, son of Mrs. A. IL. Curtis of Black Mountain star route. 1 'he ceremony was performed on Dec. 29 in St. Katharine church at ' :rankfurt. Airman Curtis is now lase at Greenville, S. C. Zannibal Tribe Africa Will Be Shown On Film World Mission season is being bserved at Friendship I’resbyter m church. “Go Ye” is a movie ilm in color with sound made by he pastor, the Rev. C. R. Stegall, l the Belgian Congo, depicting the fe, the rites, and ceremonies of he cannibal tribe. This picture will be shown Sun ay, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. at Friend hip church. Everyone is cordially lvited. A free will offering will e taken. Do not miss this op ortunity to see this interesting ilm. stationed at Donaldson Air Force £ Rev. R. Hughes ; Wil Speak At ; Prayer Meeting i The Women’s Missionary society a of the First Baptist church is en- ], tertaining with a barbecue supper n in the memorial room of the w church on Wednesday evening, t< Feb. 15, at G:30. All members of the Brotherhood and their wives, t and all members of the Missionary p Society and their husbands are w cordially invited to attend. s The Rev. Robert Hughes, asso- u ciational missionary, will speak u during the prayer meeting hour c which will follow the supper. William A. Thode, a senior at Owen High school, enlisted in the LI. S. Air Force in January and s now stationed at San Antonio, rexas. He is the son of Mrs. J. V. Moore of Montreat road. He would like for friends and :lassmates to write him to the fol owing address: A/B William A. Thode, A. F. 14594448, P. O. Box 1501, F.H. 30, 3701st B.M.T.S., Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. i-tKm-tXv.v: Miss Harriet Burgess When Miss Marriet Burgess came to one of the meetings of !he Black Mountain Safety Coun ■i! shortly after it was organized, ;he was merely filling in for her dub’s safety chairman. At least hat’s what she thought. Little lid she know what she was getting nto at the time. Harriet became ■o interested in community safety and w’as so infected with the in terest of the council members, that she has not missed a meeting since. She is a charter member! And Harriet has been most effec :ive in action. She worked on the •ouncil’s committee for better raffic markings and signs, such is the No U Turns, Yield Right )f Way to Pedestrians, and oth ers achieved by her committee, K. 'I. Grumpier and Lawton Allen. A’hen the Safety Council pitched n to gain stricter law enforce ment in our town, Harriet worked m that. The Safety Council had -ecommended that prior to crack ng down, the town give a warning ’irst by publicly reviewing the -xisting traffic ordinances and Harriet was instrumental in get ting these before several clubs and ■eprinted in our local paper. She las also been faithful in appearing vith Safety Council members be ore our Town Council to make ecommendations. Her sincere upport of the Safety Council’s ob ectives is valued by her fellow lembers. Like the others who are mem ers of the Safety Council, or who ave supported it and the Woman’s ’lub Safety program, Harriet Bur ;ess’ activities are numerous and cell varied. Her church work done would take up the average lerson’s spare time. She is a nember of the First Baptist hurch of which she is the hurch secretary. She is also secr etary of the Sunday School and if the BTU! Any of you who are ecretaries know the work involved n serving only one organization, n addition to all of this secretarial vork Harriet also does clerical vork for the E. E. White Insur nce Agency. Remember, this is 11 after working hours, normal ’orking hours. Her real eaming -living job is with the Black loun-tain Lumber company where ie is bookkeeper. Well—I spell 1 that tricky word correctly this me, the first time—thanks to iarriet. The word bookkeeper has een my “Nemesis for years. When was interviewing Harriet she >ld me just to remember that the vo o’s are followed by two k’s nd then two e’s. Three double itters. My trouble was that I ever could remember if there ere two k’s. Now I don’t have i worry anymore. So simple! Harriet Burgess is a member of ie Rlack Mountain Business and rofessional Women’s club of hich she was formerly recording ecretary and is presently treas rer. 1 imagine that being treas rer is a pleasant break in her lain of secretarial jobs. —Turn To Page 5
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