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Swaimanoa Welcomes Draper Corporation When the Draper Corporation opened its new plant at Swannanoa on Jan. 23. it mark ed another step forward in the growth and development of the Swannanoa Valley. The Corporation had owned the property for sev eral years but delayed construction until last fall. Draper, one of the largest manufacturers of textile machinery in the world, will con tribute materially to the economic, social, and civic life of the area. It is owned and managed by the kind of people who are in terested in their community. And we would like to take this opportun ity to introduce Draper Corporation to “their community”. In Swannanoa you’ll find the new and the old. Here live many of the descendants of the first pioneers who braved the dangers of a wilderness to establish homes, schools, churches, and businesses long before the coming of the highways and railroads. Here also live hundreds, probably thousands, who have chosen this as their home because thev liked it. _ Swannanoa is a civic-minded community. Look around you and you 11 see much evi dence of that. The new stores, streets, pic nic areas, club house, and many other pro jects have been completed during the past few years. You might be interested to know that during that time various clubs and org anizations have spent thousands to make the town on of “Carolina's Finest . We believe that Draper Corporation will mean much in the life of the community as it attempts to carry forward the program of improvement which has been planned so well that each year since the Finer Carolina pro gram was initiated Swannanoa has been select ed for honorable mention. Swannanoa and Draper will make £ good team. Together they’ll go far. The people of Swannanoa and the Swan nanoa Valley join in saying “welcome" to the new industry. We’re glad you’re here. Feel free to call on us for any help we can give. _____ Blllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllimiiiiiii ilium:1 iiiHiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmi. llimnimii""" Swannanoa News MRS. B. B. HENSLEY Phone 7537 Route X viip ki c iii c i i ''YOU MAKE THE NEWS iiiiiiiiiiiiiitimiiiimiililllllllllllllllllllr ..iiiniiimiiiinmii.. Garden Club. The Garden club division of the Swannanoa Woman’s club met Thursday, Feb. 2, at the home of Mrs. S. M. Bittinger with 16 mem bers in attendance. Mrs. Brown, chairman, presided over the business portion of the meeting during which new officers were elected as follows: chairman Mrs. T. J. Hunter; vice-chairman Mrs. Geo. Leuschke; sec. and treas Mrs. A. B. Whitt. A program was given by Mrs C. W. Bates, its topic being “Berry Bearing Plants, Both Decorative and Useful.” Following the meeting, the hos tess, assisted by Mrs. J. H. Wil liams, served a refreshment course consisting of sandwiches, cookies and special tea. Ladies Feted. The men of the Swannanoa Free Will Baptist church entertained the ladies of the church last Sat urday evening with a dinner which was both prepared and served by the men. The event took place in the Fel lowship hall of the church with Lewis Metcalf as master of cere monies. Among the guest speak ers for the affair was Ray Nich ols whose topic was “Apprecia tion of the Women of Our Church.” Mrs. Tricia Buchanan gave a won derful response followed by Cecil J. Redmon, general superintendent of the Sunday school, who spoke on “The Problems Arising in the Church" and “The Boyhood Days of the Pastor,” which was a narra tive of the Rev. John Cansler's boyhood and proved quite inter esting and entertaining to the pas tor and his congregation. Roy Anderson spoke on "Enjoyment For All.” The entire evening proved most enjoyable to all who attended. Church Conference. The regular Free Will Baptist church conference was held in the church Sunday afternoon. Plans were outlined for the spring re vival for Vacation Bible School, and for the fall revival. Presbytery Conference. Thirteen young people from the Swannanoa Presbyterian church attended the Presbytery Mid-Win ter conference of Youth Fellowship at the First Baptist church in Black Mountain NEWS One of Buncombe County's fore most weekly newspapers publisher every Thursday at Black Mountain N. C., in the heart of the prosper ous Swannanoa Valley, great re ligious and resort center anc growing industrial area. Gordon H. Greenwood Editor and Publisher Entered as second class matter September 13, 1945, at the Post Office in Black Mountain, N. C., under the act of March 3, 1879. Subscription Rates Buncombe and McDowell counties $2.50 per yeai Outside Buncombe and McDowell $3.00 per yeai Awarded A rating by Commun ity Research Bureau. rrrs'rinrtmnnmnra^^ vwirtnroTnnrrBTnnrtnnnroTnrtrtnnnrtrwwwTrtnriroTnrtnnr BEST for children BEST for grown-ups! WORLD BOOK America's Leading Family Encyclopedia World Book is the only refer ence work especially designed to fit the exacting needs of children and adults, too. This is one more reason why more families buy World Book than any other encyclopedia. For more information, write or phone . . . REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. E. R. Akins—Black Mountain, N. C.—Phone 8303 l Dave C. Mosteller—P. O. Box 2627—Asheville, N. C. J Please send me further information on the World Book \ Encyclopedia. c Name | Address . < JUULg-B.fi ,fl ,fl lUUULfiJLfi JLfl JUUL8 JUUUULflJUi_flJUUi.ibfl..& 2. JUUUUUUUU l Asheville this past Saturday and Sunday. Missionary Meeting. A missionary meeting is sched uled for Thursday evening, Feb. 9, (tonight) at 7:30 in the Swannanoa Church of the Nazarene. The Rev. \y. H. Gentry of Hendersonville will be present to display a series of slides taken on his trip to Haiti. Everyone is cordially invited to at tend. Free Mill Youth. The youth of the Free Will Bap tist church were in charge of the Sunday evening services at the church this past Sunday and car ried out the entire service in a most inspiring way. The Rev. Allen Jackson was their guest speaker and presented a most en lightening sermon to the congre gation. General W. M. F. The General Woman’s Mission ary society will have its meeting Tuesday evening, Feb. 14, at the First Baptist church in Swan nanoa. The usual business ses sion will start at 7 p.m. and will be followed at 7:30 by a film to oe shown by Robert Hughs, as iociational missionary for the Juncombe Baptist association. The iilms will deal with Indians, their way of life and religion. Everyone is invited to attend. Home Demonstration. The Home Demonstration club of Swannanoa met Monday after noon at the home of Mrs. Henry Penland. A very interesting program on "Home Beautification” was given. Home Demonstration Agent Mrs. Mamie Sue Evans, displayed slides of various homes and how they had been improved. Following the meeting the hos tess served refreshments to 14 members and one visitor. Officers elected for the new year are as follows: Chairman, Mrs. John Brown; assistant chairman, Mrs. Dick Connelly: sec.-treas., Mrs. Oliver Alexander, and pub licity chairman, Mrs. Joe Porcher. W. s. c. s. The regular monthly meeting of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service will be at the Methodist parsonage on Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Miss Laura Shuford is scheduled to serve as hostess, and Mrs. El mer DeBruhl is to be program leader. Emma Baker Circle. The Emma Baker circle of the First Baptist church of Swannanoa held its February meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Lila Ford with seven members present. Mrs. Edith Bennett opened the meeting with prayer. Mrs. J. P. Bennett was in charge of the pro gram with the topic being “Mis sion Study.” A hymn was sung | by the group “Did You Think To Pray,” followed by devotions given by Mrs. W. C. Shope. Assisting on the program were Mrs. Thedma Ensley, Mrs. Ila Eller, and Mrs Mildred Rector. In addition to the above mentioned the following were present: Mrs. Vida Brooks and Mrs. Lewis Bennett. Mrs Bennett was honored with a birth day gift by her fellow members Following the meeting lovelj refreshments were served to the group by the hostess. Men’s Club. The Swannanoa Men’s club helc its meeting Monday evening at the club house in Grovemont. The ■ 40 members present had as theii guests a group of approximate^ . 20 Boy Scouts. Following dinner, a guest, Free Nichols, was introduced by mem ber Maurice Evans, the boy scout: were individually introduced ane Scout Master Bill Blaine gave i report on scouting activities. Johi Brown, cub master, also reportee on activities of his group of Cubs A program was given by the ■XTorKTTKTonrKTnrjoonnooonooor i Bov Scouts, consisting of a num ber of skits, demonstrating what scouting consists of. The chartei of the scouts was presented by club president E. N. Howell to Mr. Blaine. A letter from Fund Collection chairman J. K. McClure was read to the members expressing appre ciation to the club for their dona tion to the N. C. Symphony Or chestra. Another letter in reference to parking problems in Swannanoa was read to the group and turned over to public affairs chairman, Charles Porter. A motion was made by Finer Carolina chairman, Maurice Jones, that the Men’s club sponsor a pro ject for the Finer Carolina pro gram for this year. The motion was carried. The Men’s club has started an other year of useful service to this community. Personals. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Camp are vacationing in Florida this week. Orville Stamey of Charlotte and a friend, Odel Dunn, also of Char lotte, spent last week-end visiting Mr. Stanley’s parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Paul Stamey. Jeanette Burlison and Rachel Lovelace were house guests of Barbara June and Emma Jean Norman this past week-end. Miss Ann Early, who has been taking nurse’s training at Mercy hospital in Charlotte, has been at home visiting with his mother, Mrs. Virgie Early. Gene Rayburn is still in the hospital but is improving rapidly. Ralph Carroll is hospitalized. Mrs. L. E. Sams is feeling much better. Mrs. Marion Scarborough and her mother, Mrs. Hazel Norman, visited this past week-end in "Waynesville with Mr. and Mrs Ray Belt. Music Club Gives Special Program At Swannanoa The Swannanoa Music club pre sented a special assembly program on Friday, Feb. 3, featuring club members and John Cooley’s band. Sue Anderson, club president, ex plained the purposes of the Music club and introduced club officers. Devotional thoughts were present ed by Laura Smith. The program included the fol lowing selections: vocal duet, Clara and Ginger Pickens; piano duet, Ann Walker and Annette Meeks; dance duet, Joan Walker and An nette Hall; piano solo, Frances Kaplin; solo dance, Annette Hall; and solo, Bobby Jones. Ann Walk er was the piano accompanist. John Cooley’s Combo played “He” and “It’s Almost Tomorrow.” John Cooley soloed “Hawkeye” on the trumpet. SHOPE CREEK 5. ft 1SSJTS through some While rummaging • n(,u.s),a,„.r of Mom’s ' tujn'(, which held clippings, etc.. the thmg g Lenoi, my interest m« • 28. 1929. I newspaper dated y headlines scanned a . .>.> „ViiMrpn is scanned a few .w children is 3UC5 •“•TUn »»d auto collide.” dead. I un few Jnkes and a . ^forecast-- but what caught and few loreca . . ««j Mem orlaim'w ° Finley (Irogg, ’ and t, is is what 1 read. ••Mr CtrocfT was born ncai C4 gtrsrS'iM* appraisal of Mr. Gragg s character „ne should know something of where he lived, his surroundings, and the kind of life he lived For many years he lived in the house which he died. He was one of the pioneers in “ was an expert with broad ax as well as the common ax. lie bin. his own house of huge chestnut logs taken from the adjacent foi est, and these house logs wcr beautifully fashioned. The sit. which he selected was at that tin.« a perfect wilderness. It was on the very top of Blue Ridge at a point where he could get a mo gorgeous view. “The writer spent many happy hours in that modest home, ami on my last, visit I spent the night there. I rose rather early the next morning and the sunrise as viewed from that home on that morning was one of the grandest sights man is privileged to behold. Think of the thousands of such sunrises our old friend witnessed and then think of the effect it nec essarilv would have on ones char acter. ' The Grandfather Mountain was one of his nearest neighbor-. his home being almost on its slope. The mountain stands there in all its majesty and grandeur as a sentinal and an inspiration for those who made up that home. “All about him was the mag nificent primeval forest with the profusion of flowers and shrubs, all of which he studied carefully. There were the beautiful streams of clear, pure water singing and dancing as they rushed over and among the rocks on their way to the sea. “Our friend loved all these sur roundings. These works of God. He meditated on them and they were reflected in his character. Doubtless they had a great part in the development in him of that simple but firm faith by which he lived and in which he died. A close student of human nature and a most excellent judge of charac ter, a noble friend, a wise coun sellor, his life was an inspiration. “Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day? (signed) One of his many friends." That is the end of the beautiful ly' worded memoriam of which i have written only a part. It was my pleasure to meet Uncle Finley >nce. As children we loved to go icross the hill to grandpas and ;his was a special occasion for we went to see Uncle Finley and Aunt Mary who were at grandpa’s for a short visit. They were brothers. Something Uncle Finley said t^iat day of long ago has stayed with me. I can still see the smile on his face as he pointed towards heaven and said. “I am going over there one of these days, I have a ticket that will carry me across." I never saw him again, but I am sure he has gone to that “land that is fairer than day.” Ray Robinson has received word that his father W. B. Robinson is ill at his home in Miami, Fla. Those who were sick at their homes here last week: Mrs. Zeb Nichols, Zeb Nichols, Wayne Nich ols and Connie, Mrs. Lena Cogdill, and Billy Fuller. Mrs. Joe Shope has taken a job at the Tweedle Bee Barbecue. Those who visited us Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Creas man, Ronnie and Cathy King, Mrs. Jim Fuller and boys, and Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Gregg and Robin. Mrs. Edna Shope, Mrs. Sebren Jones and daughter of Inkster, Mich., are visiting here. They vis ited with Mrs. Lena Cogdill last week. Ernest Cogdill entered the hos pital for surgery on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ingle Jr., accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Whitaker and Mrs. H. H. Ingle Sr., [O wan mugr, ---- -rtnf.rpd ing whore Mrs. Ingle Sr., on the hospital as a patient. Mrs. G. R. Creasman says she had about 15 people for supper me night last week. Heading the nenu was some old fasmonea tackling bread which she baked n an old fashioned oven with lid. \long with plenty of milk, chicken ind dumplings etc. They had a cry good meal. N'ow for my weather report. We -lave had a week of rain with fog an Shope Creek. Not raining steadily but some each day, and 3t this writing it still rains and that is good for much rain is needed to increase the water sup ply- - Hawaiian To Sing At Youth Rally There have been some inspiring services at the Black Mountain Youth Hally, and those who have attended say that they really en j0y the services. The services are conducted by students from Bob Jones university, and are for all the public. Feb. 11 there is to be a good program with a boy from out west and one from Hawaii singing. The program starts at 7:-‘?0 each Sat urday night and everyone is wel come. It is held in the American T.pct;on hall. Pioneer Hotel Operator of WNC Is Dead At 92 Mrs. Gertrude Carraway Spra gue, 92, pioneer Western North Carolina hotel and resort operator, hied in an Asheville nursing home Thursday night, Feb. 2. Mrs. Sprague was born in Gra ham where her family fled after the United States Army forces captured their home town of New Bern during the Civil War. She spent her childhood in New Bern, and after her marriage she and her husband operated the Old Round Knob Inn which was located near Andrews Geyser in McDow ell county. At that time Round Knob was the western terminal of the Southern railroad, and pas sengers and freight were hauled over the mountain to Asheville by stagecoach and wagon. Her husband died early in life and Mrs. Sprague for many years operated Black Mountain Inn. In th Mil’s she took over the manage ment and operated Iiake Eden Inn, when it was owned by the Grove Estate. After she was 75 years old, Mrs. Sprague served as housemother for the engineering school dormitory at Duke Univers ity. She also served as Sigma Chi fraternity housemother at Chape! Hill. She was a lifelong Episco palian and was a member of St James church, Black Mountain. Funeral services were held in th« chapel of Morris-Hendon-Black Funeral home, Asheville, with tht Rev. Scott Root, rector of St James Episcopal church, Black Mountain officiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. Surviving are a brother, James E. Carraway of Asheville, several nieces and a nephew. SGT. CLIEFOTH HOME FROM DUTY IN JAPAN T/Sgt. and Mrs. Robert A. Clie foth are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Jenkins, 309 Montreat road. Mrs. Cliefoth is the former Miss Marie Jenkins of Black Mountain. Sgt. Cliefoth, USMC, has complet ed a 15 months’ tour of duty in Japan and will be stationed at the navy supply center in Varscow, Calif. En route to California they will visit with M/Sgt. W. D. Jenk ins and family in Lake Charles, La., and spend two weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Clie foth of San Antonio, Texas. "My dear, when I said the dealer gives a warranty in writing, I was talking about OK Used Cars!” I USED You’re playing your cards smartly when you choose an OK Used Car. A mighty low bid will bring you high returns in value. That's because volume trading for new Chevrolet^ means volume savings passed on to you. OK Used Cars are always inspected, re conditioned, and dealer-warranted in writing. LOOK FOR THE OK TRADEMARK! Sold only by an Authorized Chevrolet Dealer McMURRAY CHEVROLET CO 01,1 3141_305 W- S'"” Black I. N. c DISTRICT K«r»v7«.~ R. A. Howe, chairman of the Blue Ridge Parkway rangers, »' ho the speaker at the meet mg the Black Mountain Lions «lu at the Monte Vista Thursday ow ning (today) at 6:30. He w.B > slides of scenes along Ridge Parkway. At the last meeting in January the following dons were inducted. Blan C. Aldridge, chaplain at WXC sanatorium; Dr. Dongle .U Dougle Monroe, dean at Montreal college; Dr. Benjamin Dunfotd, transfer from Spartanburg and professor of music at Montreat college, and M. Leon Williams, Black Mountain oil dealer. Look Who’s Here! Mr. and Mrs. William Ray Car ter have a daughter born Jan. 31 in St. Joseph’s hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Foster of Swannanoa, route 1, have a daughter born Feb. 4 in St. Jos eph's hospital. Born to Mr. and Mrs. James B. McMahan of Amarillo, Texas, a daughter, Deborah Lynn, on Feb. 4. Mrs. McMahan is the for mer Miss Clara Crisp of Swan nanoa. Mr. McMahan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McMahan of Black Mountain. Mr. McMa han is a jet mechanic instructor at the Amarillo Air Force base. MRS. BRUCE ENSLEY IS HONORED WITH SHOWER Mrs. Bruce Rnsley was honored with a party and stork shower Friday night, Jan. 27, at the home of Mrs. Fred Ensley in Swan nanoa. A pink and blue color scheme was used in the decora tions. Games and contests in keeping with the occasion were played during the evening. Refreshments were served by the hostess to the following guests: Mrs. E. M. Norton, Mrs. Duran Ensley, Mrs. Bill Gilbert, Mrs. Bud Norton, Mrs. James Atkins, Mrs. Lee Calloway, Gail Ensley and the honored guest. Those un able to attend but who sent gifts were Mrs. Burton Osteen, Mrs. C. R. Longcoy, Jr., Mrs. Neil Price, Mrs. Ralph Singleton and Mrs. Mark Shuford. Red Cross Course February U-17 A Red Cross home nursing class will be held in the home economics room at Owen High school for four days, Feb. 14-17. Time will be from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on each of these days. Teacher for the course will bt Mrs. Margaret Ann Tinney, a Rec Cross certified instructor. This class is to orient adults ir the art of caring for the sick wh< are not hospitalized. Those train ed by Red Cross will be ready t( assist civil defense in this com munity as well as serve during i disaster. They are also qualifier to nurse the sick in their homes which would release hospital beds for more patients. HOME FOR WEEK-END Mr. and Mrs. Winston Riddle of Berea college, Berea, Ky., spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Riddle and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jenkins of Old Fort. ion is now drydocked. aimosc — oars after her launching, she can till lay chlaim to a few •firsts. |I 1»V VIUOUM -- ” . 5ho W1,s the first man o war bmlt ind commissioned by the Navy, the •irst Navy ship to have n specially rained crew, and the first ship on vhich Marines served. _The world's largest operation al seaplane is the Navy s MARS. • PAINTING^ NOTICE: Its tim, m.-uic p.iin!',:. We do one room r . v ' house. Also spra\ ^ Th?nk you w. M. SWAYNGtm Ph. 7790 - Black Mtn ^ GARDEN TALKS FROM ART'S GARDEN Naturally we place the Dogwood as the finest flow. *’* ‘ * .. ac it cnAttlH . Naturally, we piace »•« -- "-v” **”wenB, •\nother native not seen as often as it should be is the ft,.,; Against a background of green trees, it and native Sh,„!blo; verv striking in early spring ' Another native not often seen is the White Knn clusters of dainty white flowers fluttering in the wind ,rc 3 to attract attention The sourwood deserves attention too 11'_, rhnrrv make a tree thirtv Thl Weeping Cherry will make a tree thirty fee ^ thousands of flowers that open over “Jong period Thu ^ thousands 01 nowers hmm /l”. ereat asset, for if the blooms are killed b> frost, aneho-. wdl open in a few days. There are many varieties of h,. ■ ering Cherries, some with double Dowers like small ros,. n, and many shades of^ pink. manv snaaes ui ~ _ The flowering Crabs resemble the flow-enng Cherry at a distance they can not be told apart. The flowering ni rt nisiarivv. ii»vy vuu —.— — * have the added attraction of having showy red fmit in the Some kind hang on until well into the winter Uk,. fij Cherries there arc some varieties like the Bectal that have &>, | fl°WDeepest in color of all the flowering trees te the Peach., double flowers like a small rose, and of a brilliant deep: color that is almost red. There s also a white that is very In vellow there is our native Witch Hazel that makes qa show in the woods during November and December The Golden Kain tree is seldom seen. It is an unmb-^i shaped tree that holds its clusters of yellow flowers abov«l leaves in an unusual way. Do not confuse it with the o,,; chain. It is another small tree bearing long racemes of y. ; pea-shaped flowers. . ... . We do not see many magnolias around mack Mountain they will grow here and should be planted more intensive!;, the beautiful green leaves, if for nothing more The one ca.. Soulangeana has tulip-shaped blooms that are borne all over"j plant like one large bouquet. Next Week: ARMCHAIR GARDENING 'CMC UNITED TRADING STAMPS tyou will twxf COMING SOON... WATCH rOR ANNOUNCEMENT r i 30 • FREE • UNITED TRADING STAMPS 3D Name Address NO PURCHASE NECESSARY STEPP'S SERVICE STATION * Gulf Products * BLACK MOUNTAIN, N C. DIAL K SPECIAL SALE CAPE COD CRYSTAL OVER 3 5 ITEMS one-third off Sale Begins Sat.. Feb. 11 BUCK MOUNTAIN HARDWARE L (TED) HOLMAN Dial 3481
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