. KHiimuiillimmilliitiHiiuiiUHD Swannanoa News r MRS. A. C. CAMPFIELD tc i Phone 7645 1 -TlfE COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE" ..I""".. AH8ft clmrch known as “M. P ' Week.” only a brief “ on was hold before Ridgecrest to hear spec prayer waa led by '.'ith'the Virginia Fow \ August the ladies will P"sI '^cial week on the ling a,1-1,1 \y'\i.U. of the * Serving covered dish sup Vhe Brotherhood meeting, from the various chairman * The report was given ]! nominating committee, f Was made to accept the recommendations for feers for the coming year. |[(.(.rs will begin their du Ictober. rl(,m Hunt closed the pro ith devotions, and prayer r' W Shope after which went to Ridgecrest as L),ere they heard mission glt from Africa, Nigeria, and Palestine. Irian Circles ■ Tn ke Chambers received of Circle 1 of the Pres , church in her home Mon | 13. Mrs. W. A. Ward, ** :n the absence of the n Mrs. G. B. Talbot. Mrs. 5,’itt led in prayer prior to the Bible lesson. Mrs. ar*nts of a girl born l^: Joseph’s, Aug. 13. day on&Auge 26etCalf haS a birth' lvCsntnteS Ga,1"er- Shelby, recent Frankll Week with Mr. and Mrs. lowimr ^bFu3' The Sunday fol of Ttbe, Muggins were guests \Vv L- ,A- Huggins at Shelby, and Mrs. Gilyard McClure Thev “ •t/!P J? Arlington where v's,t<-‘d Mrs. Kenneth Bur r%,*ho formerly lived here. The VirS r>als0v hacl a vacation at Virginia Beach. ■ ,¥r- ar|d Mrs. Beresford Kilpat rick announce the birth of a son on Aug 13 in St. Joseph’s. HoPn, Aug. 14 in St. Joseph’s a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Q- T. Martin. Waites V ard of Cherryville is spendmg sometime in Miami as the Suest of Douglas Morris. . ™rs'0J; F- Shepherd and daugh ter Sylvia, Suffolk, Va. are guests of Mrs. W. A. Ward for two weeks. ■ M,’s. Kiah Ferguson is improv ing following a three weeks’ ill ness. Mrs. Grady Melton and sons, l^arrv, Ronney, and Karen, Bel mar, N. C., were visitors for two weeks with Mrs. Charles Hall. Miss Obera Fox. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fox, is vis iting here until Aug. 27, at which time she will return to Virginia where she is a teacher Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wolfe, their children Margarete, Sammy and Alma, of Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs Alba Young and daughter, Mrs. Rayburn Cook. Beckley, W Va • Tommy and Pebble Cook, have been recent guests of Mrs. S. M. Wolfe. Visiting with Mrs. Wolfe now are Mrs. William Wilson Greenville, S. C., and Mrs. J. m! McCandless from St. Petersburg, Miss Ann Garson, Mac and Ron ney Carson, are in Melbourne, Fla., visiting Mrs. Tola Burgess, a former resident. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ashely are on vacation in New Bedford, Mass visiting their daughter. Mary Martin, Annettee Hall, and Bruce Davidson are attending the club in Swannanoa this week. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Martin are enjoying a vacation in Fort M: * “*•( tuia wccr. Mrs. W. C. Hamrick, Spindale, spent a week visiting with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. McKinney. Mr. and Mrs. George Husek their children, Pamela and Garry Wayne, Lakeland, Fla., have been guests of Mrs. Effie McMahan. Before their return trip home a picnic was given in their honor on Old Fort Mountain. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Perry McMa han, Mrs. John L. Queen, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Farr of West Ashe ville, Mrs. Doris Hampton, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McMahan of Black Mountain, Mrs. Effie McMahan, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stroupe, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Robertson. Miss Rayburn, daughter of Mrs. Gury Rayburn, is reported im proving in the hospital following an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Grady McCrain spent Sunday in Kemersville, N. C., with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mc Crain. They attended a dinner honoring Mr. McCrain’s mother’s 75th birthday celebration. Judy Lee McMahan will be 11 on her birthday Aug. 17. Mrs. Eula .Ford and children, Nancy, and Linda, Canton, have just returned after a week’s visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ford. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parks, Mr and Mrs. John Park, Miss Milly Parks, Jacksonville, Fla., were guests last week end of Mr. and Mrs. James Parks. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Scroggs and family returned this week from a visit with Mrs. Scroggs’ parents Mr. and Mrs. William Smith oi East Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Huffman art parents of a son born Aug. 16 ir St. Joseph’s hospital. Rev. Smith Accepts Call Rev. Wayne Smith, Free Will Baptist pastor, has accepted the call for the Free Will Baptist church here, beginning sometime in September. He has been active in the church in Durham for the past two years. Previously, Rev Smith was pastor of the Free Will church here, and members are de lighted to welcome him and his family again. The church has beer without a regular pastor since Rev. John Cansler moved to Ken tucky some few months ago. Rev. and Mrs. Smith have two daughters, Mrs. Betty Registei and Waynette. Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Calloway will observe their 53rd wedding anni versary on Sept. 6. The Calloways have a double reason for the ob servance. Mrs. Calloway has a birthday the same day. The couple were married in the Macedonia Baptist church, Lei cester, and have six children, 13 grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. Their children are Mrs. Stella Wells, Grovemont; M. R. Calloway, Biltmore; Mrs. Bill Barnwell, Swannanoa; Vesta Cal loway, Hampton, Va.; Alvah Cal loway, who awaits entrance in the Navy, and Mrs. Russell Law of the Riceville section. Song Ballad 1938 F. M. Fanning, author of the following “song ballad”, as they were called, did not include the first two lines, nor a title, though we think he did well in the com position. J. S. Weaver was a min ister. Song ballad written for I. S. Weaver by F. M. Fanning, Nov. 1, 1838 Midst scenes of confusion and creature complaints To find at the banquet of mercy there’s room, and find in the presence of Jesus my home. Sweet bonds that unite all the children of peace And thrice blessed Jesus whose love can not cease Though oft’ from thy presence in sadness I roam . I long to behold thee in gloiy my home. rom this bondage to be free hinders my joy and com 3n with thee now my temptations like i?s may foam !, will be peace when J m thee at home. in the valley of con ay - submission and as my day afflictions to thee will hope of my glorious What ere thou deniest oh give thy ThyraSpirits sure witness and GET YOUR POLIO VACCINE AS SOON AS YOU CAN.. MEANTIME, FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS: THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR INFANTILE PARALYSIS smiles of thy face Indulge me with patience to wait at thy throne And find ever there a fore taste of home. I long dearest Lord in thy beauty to shine No more as an exile in sorrow to pine And in thy fair image arise from the tomb With glorified millions to praise thee at home. Letter of 1841 At first I had an urge to apol ogize for the spelling and etc. of a few of the old letters, borrowed to give an idea of the early life. No apology seems necessary when we think of the educational op portunities, and the advantages they took of what was available. Why, I know of people today who have had much more education and they do very little better. This letter from Weavers Fort, evident ly Chimney Rock, makes one wond er the location. Anyone knowing where Weavers Fort stood, please inform me. Reading between the lines this letter is most humor ous. The expression “dancing in the hog trough” means in our langauge “to be stood up” or “ditched”. Weavers Fort March the 14th, 1841. . _ ^ Dear Cousin Elizabeth, I thought while I had the op portunity of writing I would send you a few lines as I promist to do and I hioe you eill knot forget youm and write to me. Cousin Elizabeth I would be glad to see you I wish you would come down we hav a great eal of fun here sometimes we are some times in the canoe a sailing up and _ down the river which you know is de lightful then again up on the Chimney Rock and in the Paint Rock which is a great seignery to these who are knot accustom to the like. I think if you will come down we can have a great eal of pleasure which we are a'.l alooking for yc.a and we do not wanto be disapointed. I think if you will come down you will find a sweat heart for I think they are prety plenty here and you might suit yourself and I think it is time you are getting one for I know it comes very awkerd to you to dance in the hog trough as I understand you hav it to do. you youse to laugh at me powerfully, you can now come in with me and we will both dance together, well I know one thing they hav got me there I know intend to make my own time to get out. I do knot though but what I am amaking assmall progress in that way but its mixed with uncertains in that way it may terminate. Elizabeth I understand you had a fine time at the wedding. I want you to write me all about it and let me know' all about the fun you had. I understand you all had a greateal of fun at the wedding, but Jesse poor fellow suppose he met eith amis fortune. I feel sor roy for him though it was funny I know. I understand that Jesse like to a drowned agarl and how it was I most forgot, but as well as I can recelect you all was a crossing a branch and I suppose Jess thought it was knot biid enough there he thought he would try another plaice and about the time the gal got in the mud oft she come. I suppose she thought that Jess would would hold her on but down she come. I expect Jess thought he could life her Quite easy I herd, so soon as she fell that Jess jumpt at her and caught her by the foot and puld with all power and he found he could not fetche that way he jumped at head and caught her by the ears and pulled them until they crack ed he then found that would knot do then looked around and says, boys why dont you come and help me. and with that he got down with his shoulders to her and fetched a main serge and rolled her over and he then jumped up as though he was glad and says, boys 1 fetched her at last. I sup pose he went on to burnsville and staid there one night and next morning puts off. it is a mistery with me whether he become afraid what the gal would knot live or ■whether he got tired of pulling off one foot and her ears, and if you ever have heard of him write to me where he is because I want to write to him if I knew where to write to if you ever see him tell him to write to me and tell him to let me know where he has been and what the prospict is and that all of that subject. Cousin Mary Ann and Jane has sent their compliments to you and says and says you must come down with Uncle James when he come up. I want you to give my respect to evry boddy. tell Uncle Jacob and aunt howay for me and grand mother and all the girls, without fail tell bill I want him to write to me as soon as he can and tc kiss all the girls for me. I am well except the headache, the fam ily are all well acept aunt she is not well yet but agreateal better so she can begin to sit up. noth ing more at present. I remair yours until death. - James F. Pickens. w. s. c. s. The Woman’s Society of Christ ian Service met Wednesday even ing, Aug. 5, in the recreation roon of the Methodist church. Mrs. C W. Bates had charge of the pro gram, “How Real Is the Kingdom To Us?”, in which she, with th< help of Miss Laura Shuford, re viewed the goals and accomplish ments of the W.S.C.S. for the past four years, as set up for the quad rennium ending in 1956. Mrs. Bates stated that this would be the last meeting she would attend as the pastor’s wife, and present ed the society with several articles she had been using to prepare worship centers and flower ar rangements for which the society is verv grateful. Mrs. G. H. Farr who presided, expressed the ap preciation of the group for all the assistance, time, and inspiration Mrs. Bates had given during the four years. However, Mrs. Bates is expected to visit the group often in the future and she has accept ed the office of secretary of miss ionary education and service for the year. Mrs. H. C. Gibbs and Mrs. Farr were hostesses. Other members were Mrs. Elmer Grif fin, Mrs. Ernest Holbert, Mrs. Louise Warlick, Mrs. Grace Johns ton, Mrs. Elmer DeBruhl, Mrs. W. G. Hai’rison, Mrs. Jeanette Gwalt ney, Mrs. J. V. Brigmon, and Mrs. Ted Smith. Josephine Mumpower Aux. The Josephine Mumpower Auxili ary held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 21, with Mrs. L, B. Buchanan leading in prayer and members singing the hymn, “Sav ior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us’’ Mrs. Virginia Metcalf, president, presided. Those taking part were Mrs. Harold Nichols, Mrs. James Urotherton, Mrs. R. L. Ballard, and Mrs. Ernest Ray. During the business plans were made to pre sent a program, as well as visit patients at the sanatorium Aug. 28. Mrs. T. A. Pittman represented the auxiliary during a week at Cragmont assembly where she at tended conferences. Mrs. Pittman made an interesting talk about the time spent at the assembly. Blankets have been sent for the use of the Cuban people. The meeting closed with prayer. Pres ent were Mrs. Lois Mumpower, Mrs. Cline Messer, Mrs. W. L. Moretz, Mrs. Lewis Metcalf, Mrs. (llaud Foster, Mrs. W. H. Smith, Mrs. Earnest Ray, Mrs. John Ogle Jr., Mrs. A. L. Wilson, Mrs. I’ittman, Mrs. Willard Wilson, Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs. Howard .h Swinging Bridge Gardner, Mrs. Harold Nichols, Mrs. James Brotherton, Mrs. Mel vin Biggs, Mrs. Ray Nichols, Mrs. K. L. Ballard, Jr., Mrs. Mary Nichols, and Mrs. Perry Buckner. Supper Meeting The men and women of the Presbyterian church were guests in the home of Mrs. Thomas J. Hunter, Monday night, Aug. 20, for a most delightful covered dish supper in the garden. Lights add ed to the festivities. Mrs. W. B. Stone served as co-hostess. Rev. G. B. Talbot gave the prayer, and following the supper Rev. C. E. Pieoff, Atlanta, brought an inspiring message on “Christian Family Life’. Forty-five attended the supper. Special guests were Mrs. R. C. Anderson, Montreat; Miss Elizabeth Stenhouse, Flora MacDonald college, Red Springs, and Mrs. Pieoff. Book Club Mrs. George Young received members of the garden department of the Wo man’s club in her home, Tuesday night. Aug. 21, with Mrs. E. N. Howell assisting. A1 Hend erson. Asheville, showed slides of the Smokies, Cherokee, the estate at Mount Vernon, and another beautiful estate in Richmond. Many of the pictures were of flow ers. Visitors who were welcomed at the meeting were Mrs. Denver Harbin, and Mrs. Clara Snyder. Others present were Mrs. Fran ces McKinney, Mrs. John Kelly, Mrs. Norman Freeman, Mrs. H. R. Miller, Mrs. Winifred Corne, Mrs. Arthur Ray Cannon, Mrs. Ted Folsom, Mrs. Hubert Clapp, Mrs. Charles Nichols, Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Lester Connellv, Mrs. James Davidson, and Mrs. Robert David son. Stork Shower Miss Ann Shaver was hostess recently to a stork shower honor ing Mrs. Carolyn Matthews, form erly Miss Carolyn Luckadoo. As sisting her were the Misses Ann Walker, Laura Smith, Gwen Nan ney, and Joan Allen. The party was held on the lawn. The honoree received many lovely gifts. Also present were the Misses Clara Ann Pickens, Alice Maney, Virginia Pickens, Inez Mills, Annette Meeks, Ann McCall, Sandy West, Mrs. Mary Jo Ward, Mrs. Nora West, and Mrs. D. L. Shaver. First Baptist Y.W.A. Tuesday. Aug. 24, members oi the Y.W.A. of the First Baptisi church, with Mrs. Louise Wain scott as councilor, assembled ir the home of Evelyn Mayfield. Th< meeting was conducted by Mrs Wainscott in the absence of th« president. Evelyn Mayfield pre sented a most interesting program Phylis Pyatte had charge of the devotions. Mrs. MacTyre closed the meeting with prayer. Visitors welcomed were Jackie Lyda anc Mrs. C. O. MacTyre. Attending other than those already ment ioned were Frankie Allen, Juanita Owensby, Sondra Bllard, and Joyce Stuart. Cub Scout Field Day Seventy-five turned out for th< “Field Day” celebration at th< community building, Friday, Aug 24, for the Cub Scouts and theii families. Everyone enjoyed th< supper and the various activities Awards were presented to Donalt Jackson, Donald McDaris, Davit Cordell and Ronny Baker who re ceived the Wolf badge, David Cor dell and Ronny Baker also receiv ed a gold arrow noint on thei Wolf badge. Billy Faucette re ceived the Bear badge and a gold and silver arrow point on a Bear badge. Stewart Peters received the silver point on the Bear badge. Stephen Peters received a silver pointed arrow on a Wolf badge. Den 6 won the honor pennant, Den 2 had (he most people present. House Warming Old-fashioned house - warmings are still a very welcomed event, especially with today’s high prices. When a “feller” builds his house, he’s lucky to have anything left for the “nick-nacks”. Mr. and Mrs. Woodfin C. Rhodes were pleasantly suprised one night re cently when their friends from the First Baptist church in Black Mountain ^ave them a house-warm ing. Approximately 50 kind folks called. They are mighty happy over the many nice gifts they re ceived. First Baptist G.A. Mrs. Rav Lyda, leader of the First Baptist G.A.’s, entertained with a supper and skating at the Recreation Park last week. Offi cial euests were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wagner and Mrs. Nora West. Personals Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Phillips, Detroit, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Davidson were campers at Lake James last week. Mrs. D. N. Nanne,T daughters Gwen and Elizabeth, Laura Smith and Mrs. Wood are vacationing at Daytona Beach. Charlie Colter, Pulaski, Va., Mr. and Mrs. Bill Branch, Char lotte, have been guests recently of Mr. and Mrs. Charles English. Mr. and Mrs. Charles English are vacationing with Mrs. Ellis Branch at Lumberton, N. C. Mrs. Thomas J. Hunter has had numerous visitors recently: Mr. and Mrs. William Marchant, Mr. and Mrs. James Bailey, Greer, S. C., spent last week end and at tended the Scotch Clan gathering at Linville. At present Mrs. Don Wheeler, Charleston, S. C., is visiting her aunt while her broth er, Yoyd Wood, is a patient at Moore VA hospital. Mrs. Harry Hickmon, who is well known here, is also a guest for the summer. Preston Conner is improving following an operation. ’ Mrs. Quentin (Pepper) Martin is reported on the sick list at home this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Thompson, Miami, Fla., spent a few days re cently with Mr. and Mrs. Woodfin C. Rhodes. Mrs. A. R. Reed Sr., Mrs. Mauc Robertson and family, Miss Emms Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reed and family had a delightful week end at Myrtle Beach. Jack Pruett and David Miller spent the week end in Barnwell, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. James Murdock observed their 12th wedding an niversary on Aug. 23. L. B. Buchanan is a patient in St. Joseph’s hospital. Lee McCrain will be five years old on Aug. 30. Judy Lea McMahan celebrated a birthdav on Aug. 17. Sonny Hunt, Buckeye Cove, 1 spent the week with his grand • mother, Mrs. Cletus Morgan in - Rutherfordton. Upon his return - Sonn-" was accompanied by Mrs, r Morgan and Mrs. Forest Robert innnnnnnnrK Rites Held For Mrs. Wilson, 84 Mrs. Aura Ray Wilson, 84, of Swannanoa died Saturday, Aug. 25, in an Asheville nursing home after a long illness. She was the widow of Dr. R. I. Wilson and the daughter of the late W. R. Ray and Mary Ann Craig Ray of the Grassy Branch section. Funeral services were held Sun day afternoon in the chapel of Dunn and Williams Funeral home, Asheville. The Rev. Harold Strad er officiated and burial was in the Bethel Methodist church cemetery, Riceville road. Pallbearers were R. B. White, E. L. Trantham, Charlie Tran tham, M. L. Ray, William Ray and P. C. Smith. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Connie Ray Trantham of Ashe ville; a stepson, Dr. R. G. Wil son of Batavia, N. Y.; a daugh ter-in-law, Mrs. Virginia Gaston Wilson of Asheville; six grand children; and several nephews and nieces. son who spent the day with Mrs. Clem Hunt. John Vincent has arrived home from the University for a vaca tion. He expects to re-enter this fall. Ailene Vincent has just com pleted a vacation at Daytona Beach. Mrs. T. A. Pittman attended Cragmont assembly last week. Arthur Lunsford has returned home to enter school, after having spent the summer working in Spartanburg. Donald Vincent returned home following a trip to Boston and Cape Cod. 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