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i Route Swannanoa News MRS. A. C. CAMPFIELD 1 Phone 7645 1 “THE COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE" ..„..ir.»Himiiiiiiiimiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiMiiiiiiiiil mm i ii i uni ii 197 7 Class Makes Headlines In New York Dr. and Airs Wright McMiliian Mount Claire. N J- issued an in vi tat ion to members of Dr. mc Milli an's 1911 graduating class from Swannanoa High school to spend a week in their home Re sponding were Mr. and Airs. George Whitson, Mr. and Airs. Alarshall Meredith, Mrs. Mable A Duncan, all of Asheville. Airs. Bess Ravnes. Weavervillo and Miss Frank Davidson. Swannanoa. who made the trip for the class reunion leaving on Aug. 18. They were very graciously en tertained as they were shown the numerous sights of New A oi k. visiting the United Nations, Radio City, Bronx Zoo, Laguardia Air Port, Rockefeller Center. Ashbury Park. Brillc Yacht club, the Bow erv and China Town On a trip to the TV show. “Strike It Rich featuring Warren Hull, members of the class were recognized. They were also “spotted” on the cam era. ,J. C. M. Valentine, now living in Florida, was principal at the time of this class graduation but was unable to attend this reunion. The class has had two previous reunions, both being held at the George Whitson home. Through the kindness of Dr. and Mrs. AIc Millian. the class has had a re union they will never forget Education In 1863 Whether or not schools continu ed to operate during the Civil War is a question I do not know Well known, however, is the fact that many homes were in such remote places from the school house that children were taught at home or by hired tutors, if the family was fortunate enough to be able to afford this type of education. The writer of the following letter gives us a hint of her problems and makes queries of people anc places which is all a part ol history today. II. Addressed Laurel Hill. Nov 21, 1863. Dear Brother and Sister. 1 have seated myself this darl rainy day it being rather a leisun day with me to write to you t< acknowledge the receipt of Mary '; letter. Tell her I was very glad to get a letter from her and to hear from you all. My letter came back to me the mail had bin robed the letters all open and then thrown away. Mine with quite a number of others was picked up and sent to the office from whence they started. Well Lizzie how are you getting along these trouble times. Where is Bud at home or . in camp. I was sorry to hear of him having to leave his home and \ dear ones to go into camp. How d does he stand the fatigue of camp t life. Poor John I suppose he too d has had to go I have not heard v, from Cate for sometime. I think n strange she does not write to me. o: I often think of the pleasant time s] we had together at your house a and think when shall we all meet ai again I fear not very soon but c< I shall long remember the very gi pleasant time we had together and ii if we all live I visit you again is sometime for nothin I can do that b! gives me more pleasure than to w visit my dear old homestead and f< think of the many happy hours v days months, yes and years that f I have spent there. Dear friends y some of whom 1 can never meet t again on earth but still there are ( some left whom 1 love and among the rest one of the kindest broth WASH’N SHOP SELF SERVICE LAUNDRY West of the traffic light in Swannanoa. [We Appreciate Your Business IOpen—8:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday until 2 p.m. crs tha( any women could evei boast of. but these days and years ar past and brought new stations and duties for each one of us to perform, and may we all in a bled by grace to perform 01 r various duties here and fin ally all meet in a better world, but 1 did not set out to preach a sermon but to let you hear from us to get to hear from you. How are the times in your country is there much excitement there where are the Yankees now. 1 lie. r they have left Warm Springs Where is Gen Vance. How many men has he in the malitia releas ed how long was Bud out with them. Give me a description of his campaign. Write soon or make Mary write. Tell me everything. I was sorry to hear of Aunt Betsy’s afflietition I hope she is better, before this. Does Doct. Whitson belong to the malitia. How is his family particularly Malissa. give her my love tell her to write to me and to come and see me. I must tell you something about our teacher. We have employed a young lady to teach our children. She has only been with us a few weeks We like her vary much so far. She is a reffugee from Charleston of a high family and been brought up in the first cir cles My only objection to her is she is a little too high falooton for me. I received a letter from Mr. Round this week which is the first we had heard from him. I learn from him he had written before but we did not get his letter. We got this lady on much better terms than he proposes for his daughter. He asks me 30 Dol a month board and washing in cluded which is more than I would have been willing to give the lady. The lady we have with us has a fine education first rate family and elegant manners. Write soon. Your affectionate sister Louisa Erwin. Death and Burial In 1857 Many of the descendants of the letter writer are living here to day. Sad indeed is the subject - of funerals but interesting to note > is how circumstances and customs , change with time. According to information, if a person died in the winter, he was buried but his funeral would not be preached until" weather condi tions rendered the roads passable. Then the whole family from far and near would go and stay sev eral days visiting with other re latives. Funerals were of very lengthy duration. 7. Hominy, N. C. Feb. 1857. Addressed: Dear Aunt Weaver. ■ I entended to have written to j ou soon after the death of my { ear old Father, and given you ‘ le particulars, but neglected' to ; 0 so at the time of his death 1 as very sudden, and unexpected ^ it any warning of the approach 51 death until he was taken F leechless. had been complaining , little lor a day or two, of head- ' •he which you know was very * immon for him having been a ■eat addicted (deal) to it all his ( e. It would have been a sat- 1 faction for him to have been 11 essed with his speech after he >' as taken, and told us how he V It as he was entering the cold aters of Jordan, and told us his g ;elings, but we were denied this c leasure. but no doubt the good i icing he had served for half a i -entury. or more, did not fore- 1 lake him in that hour, but sent . 1 convoy of angels to Wellcome : nim home, some too that had been looking for his coming—he dream- ' ed a few months before his death that he died and went to heaven and soon after his arrival there, mother came to him and exclaim ed, well my dear have you come at last, no doubt but they are re united with many others of our dear friends that blest world where sorrow and sighing is no more forever. I feel my dear aunt that we are orphans indeed, neither Father, nor Mother, to ad vise, or pray for us. we were blest with the best of parents, if it were not hope of a blessed im morality beyond the grave, 1 feel like I could not bear it but oh, . meet in a better world, the fun eral will be preached the 22m : ,|av of March by Brother Hick: I and Campbell, we want you. ant : i ncle Weaver and all. as man; = of vour children as can possibl; ! conic, please to let them all know l the time, we are requested tc j meet there on thursday the 1911 I before, so that if you can possi ! bl\ come you would probably set | more of us our family togethei I than at any other time, can't yoi • and uncle Weaver come to set us. send on an appointment foi a few days meeting and meet with Brother Baldwin, or come to out Quarterly meeting which will be the 25 and 26 of April tell cousin John we would like his presence will cousin Mary at that time please give my love to all your family when you sec them tell cousin Thomas, and cousin Kester when they go to Macon, we will expect a visit from them. I must quit and send my letter to the office—answer your affectionate niece Elizabeth Gudger. Bee Tree Picnic Time brings a change in people and places, but it beings to look like the annual Bee Tree Picnic is. here to stay. A good thing, too as the heavy food-laden tab les and large crowds witness to that fact. Mr. C. R. Stephens wel comed the picnickers to get things rolling along on Saturday, Sept. 1. Verlon Bartlett acted as mast er of ceremonies. Highlight of the event came w-hen Rev. Wayne Williams introduced the speaker, Congressman George Shuford. He made an impressive talk on the situation the world faces, and changes taking place. Stress was made on the fact that from small communities, such as we have, a great nation has grown up. Add ing to the enjoyment of the day were the new tables and benches as well as the improvements in the grounds at the Christian church Visitors were on hand from Cleveland. Ohio, and other states. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Buch anan from Washington state came especially to attend the picnic. Mr. Buchlanan has a particular reason for being so attached to this section. He was an engineer on a logging train back in the days when logging was a thriving industry on Bee Tree. The com munity was much larger then, large enough to warrant a post office. The Bee Tree picnic would be incomplete without the trim mings. known as the singing and music. Everyone enjoyed the sing ing of Mr. and Mrs. Oden Walker with Miss Betty Shook accompany ing them on the piano. Mr. and Mrs. Talbot. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Shope, and the Rev. Keith Mitchell. C, R. Stephenson and Verlon Bart lett did a good job with the ar rangements, and plans are already underway for next year’s picnic. Engagement Announced Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Painter. Gadsden, Ala., have announced ihe engagement of their daughter. Louise Grattan Painter, to Wili am Skeen .Mixon Jr.. Griffin. Ga. dr. Mixon is the son of Mr. and drs. W. S. Mixon of Griffin. Miss ’ainter is director of Christian Iducation at Melbane Presbyterian hurch, Melbane. Miss Painter at ended Swrannanoa school and was raduated from Buncombe County ebooks. Dr. Painter is the former ' astor of the Presbyterian church ‘ ere. The wedding is planned for ieptember. Jon Gant Advisor Don Ganf. son of Mrs. M. D. lant, Buckeye Cove, has been ap- , ointed student advisor at Fur- , lan university for this coming , ear. Don is in his senior year. I / i Id I if e Project i These days the B.O.W. boys are etting interested in a new idea f studying nature. Each boy is ■esponsible for gathering mfob nation on various forms of na ure, such as birds, snakes, etc. V certain number is required be ore he can get credit for the jroject. Then a paper must be vritten about his particular in erests. Those completing the wild ife project are Clem Hunt, Buddy Stephenson, Dean Robinson and Douglas Smith. American Home The American Home department of the Woman’s club, Monday, Aug. 27, assembled in the home of Mrs. Roy L. Russell, with Mrs. William Blaine serving as co-hostess. Pres ent were Mrs. John Kelly, Mrs. Howard Lewis, Mrs. Russell Mc Laren. Mrs. Rankin Miller, Mrs. S. R. Neskaug, Mrs. James Parks, and Mrs. Clara Snyder. Mrs. Bern ard Briggs was welcomed as a new member. Business discussion cent Fall is best of all! High in the Great Smokies! Juliet * ™ NORTH CAROLINA .. 6m a ^ / Indian Summer is a beautiful time tor a week-end or vacation trip to this modern vacation resort. From now till early November the Great Smoky Moun tains reach the height of their glory in a riot of autumn colors. Fontana Village, largest resort in this scenic wonderland, is open the year around . . . less crowded in the Fall, but with full program of recreation, entertainment — and excellent food! > Tackle-smashing bass are hitting now in 30-mile long Fontana Lake . . . and the bear and boar season opens October 15! » Enjoy Smoky Mountain craft making program and old-fashioned square dances . . . friendly atmosphere . . . horseback riding . . . shuffleboard . . . tennis . . . pack trips, auto tours or scenic boat trips into the Smokies and many more! ► Come now by smooth, scenic highway. Reasonable rates — 56 room lodge, 286 modern, furnished cottages. FREE COLOR FOLDER Write to: Resident Mgr. Dept. S-56 Fontana Village, N. C. ered around the tea to be give: for the teachers. The America: Home department will be in charg of arrangements. Rev. Jame Skelton, W.N.C. San chaplain am head of the Occupational Thcrap program, was introduced by Mn William Blaine. Assisting Rev Skelton were Mrs. Louise Johnso: and Mrs. Ester Pusey. He spok on hobbies for fun and profit am very ably demonstrated several o these. Members were invited t< visit the san. A social hour wa enjoyed. Brotherhood Meeting The meeting of the First Bapt ist Brotherhood was attended b; 20 members on Tuesday night, Aug 28. Supper was served at 6:30 b; Mrs. W. H. Fox, Mrs. Clarence Branks, and Mrs. A Teems. Fol lowing supper Bill Darby, presi dent, conducted a business ses sion. Community Building Mrs. Louise Warlick has taker charge of the community building Anyone who would like to rent or use the building should contact Mrs. Warlick. Miss Two Families Our community will have some thing lacking with the moving away of two families who have played such an important part in activities as well as any affair which was vital to the interest and well being of this section. Mr. and Mrs. ,1 J. Walden have noved to Cocoa, Fla., where Mr. A'alden lias taken a teaching posi ion in the high school. Mr. Wald m, formerly from Brevard, re vived his education at Cullowhee ind has taught school in Swan tanoa for approximately 10 years. Pupils and all associated with him came to feel very close during their work or play. Mrs. Walden lias been a great addition to the 'ommunity, and both have been ictive in the Finer Carolina pro tram. as well as many activities vhich never seemed too numerous >r too much for the couple to indertake. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Porter and heir sons have bought a new lome in the Mills River section. While their move is not so far iway the community will miss the family. Mrs. Porter had taught school a number of years, and her pupils were always devoted and regarded her with high es teem. She was also active in organizing the Finer Carolina pro gram, as well as taking part in other community affairs. Mr. Porter has also been a capable, substantial citizen that any com munity might well be proud tn claim. Buckeye Baptist The Buckeye Baptist church has just completed a successful re vival with seven new members added to its membership Rev James Skelton, Elizabethton Tenn., conducted the services. Sportsman Club The Youth Boys Sportsman’s club, consisting of the teen age group of the B.O.W., are adding new members regularly. The\ meet each Monday, 6:30 p.m wit! Carl Bryant, Hubert Glass, anc Allen Campfield in charge. Personals Mrs. John Ivanoff is visitinj for some time in Washington, Nev York, and Boston, where she plan: to attend the meeting of the In ternational Blood Bank. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McClure, S Mr. and Mrs. Talmon Lee. tin children, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gei ry, Mr. and Mrs. William Rain and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gilya McClure, their children, and t Joe Robinson family attended picnic at Crabtree Meadows 1; Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jones. 0 Dale, Tenn., spent last week wi Mr. and Mrs. M. J. MeElrath. , Mrs. R. C. McClure had [guests last week, Mrs. Will Owei Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Owens, M j Cooper, Mrs. Tommy McCall Brevard. Guests on Sunday we Mrs. Sally Osteen, Brevard, a Mrs. Geneva Rose, Elk Mountair Mr. and Mrs. M. C. MePhers and son have returned followii a few days with Mr. and Mi Paul Turner in Harriman. Ten Brooks Roberts is home fro : Miami, Fla., where he visit Woodrow McPherson. Mrs. Eloise Gowan arrived S; urday for a week’s visit with IV and Mrs. J. R. Presnell Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Henderson Washington, have returned home after a vacation with Mrs Cecil Putnam. r } Mrs Mandv Pcnland celebrated 1 a birthday Aug. 29. She was given 5 a surprise supper in her yard by s Mr nd Mrs. Cecil Paterson, their 1 children Bobby. Inez and Phylis ■ Ann Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bartlett, the r -on Eddie, Mrs. Virgie Early ' and Ann Early. i pita Putnam and Martha Ferg ; uson spent a week at Lake Doug 1 las recently. [ Brenda and Linda Roberts, twin ) daughters of Mr. and Mrs. E. B 5 Roberts, have been on the sick list at home this week. Mrs T. C. Hodges has returned - to her home in Salisbury, and ' her daughter. Miss Mary McCoy, . has returned to Salem Academy r where she is dean for the coming i year. Gene Putnam made a three ■ weeks' visit in Washington re cently. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Gragg have returned from New York City where they attended the Shrine convention. Miss Anna Wooten, Anderson. S. ('. is spending a vacation with Mr and Mrs. R P. Ramsey and other relatives of this section Sunday Miss Wooten was honored with a birthday dinner by Mr. and Mrs Clarence Ramsey. Ronald Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Lee, has recently com pleted basic training at Lackland AFB. San Antonio, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Carroll an-, | nounce the birth of a son Aug. • 26 in Memorial Mission hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William Boone are parents of a daughter born Aug. 29 in Memorial Mission hospital. Miss Peggy Ann Carroll. Arden was chosen as one of the contest ants for queen in the 1956 N. C. A.\>ple Festival at Hendersonvilk Peggy Ann is the daughter of Mr. ; and Mrs. Lynn Carrol who form-1 erly lived in Grovemont. The new school term finds many of our young folk returning to college: Miss Joan Moser to WWNC college in Greensboro on Sept. 16: Artus Moser will enter the University of N. C. beginning Sept. 13; David Young begins another term at Cullowhee: Jackie McMahan and Barbara Vanover I return to Greensboro Womens col lege. ! | Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Ledford and | family, Detroit, Mich., are spend ing a week’s vacation with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ledford. Mrs. Sandra Duckworth, Morg anton. was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Edmonds recently. Mr. and Mrs. Eward Jones with j their sons Larry and Dean spent the wreek end visiting Walter G. Reed. Jr. in Charleston, S. C. 1 Frank Pullian, Milwaukie, Wis., surprised his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pulliam, wdth a visit over Labor Day week end. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Matthews have a son born Aug. 31 in St. Joseph's hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Sawyer an nounce the birth of a son at St. Joseph's hospital on Sept. 1. Look Who’s Here! Mr. and Mrs. Horace Matthews! of Swannanoa have a son born Aug. 31 in St. Joseph's hospital. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Sawyer of Swannanoa, a son. Sept. 1 in St. Joseph’s hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest (Bud) Norton Jr. announce the birth of a daughter, Pamela Ann, Aug. 29 in St. Joseph’s hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William Boone of Swannanoa, route 1, are parents of a daughter born Aug. 29 in Memorial Mission hospital. A daughter was born Aug. 291 in St. Joseph’s hospital to Mr. and Mrs. John D. Reese. —The eyes of snakes have a yellow lens that filters out ultra violet rays, thus improving their vision. NEW OFFICE HOURS FOR Optometrist — Thursday Only _ 9 A.M. to 1:45 P.M 7 P.M. to 8 P.M. Dr. William Gladden, Jr. Eyes Examined, Glasses Fitted Office over Blk. Mtn. Hardware M>U,. GoKftUu' jbi*U*Uf Hoam 12 Miles West of Black Mountain on Hwy. 70 Open 7 Days a Week FROM 7 A.M. TO 9 PM. Specializing in ALL GOOD THINGS TO EAT North r'Cl<Jate Nu?U’ »S>c‘tUS Carolina • ‘ dncsday. Sept. > vS? f'ub , .s,re transports For those who tl- f will be lion from ^JV.ve the ®«Jt a chartered bus w strcet at Home store o desire a Pjjc 4 00 p m- AU , asc notify ^ on this bus P Vshevdle Ortho I'auhne r°''c}1' £ lUe (phone oedic Hospital. , 8 527.M) below noon SP ^ bc At this "‘“site convention to made for the 0c,. 22-26. bc held in Raieignj —- the world - — ?noufth. >■ £«. ^ZELL'S c?nRELL drug STORE . B.ach Phone 4121 BUILDING BUILDING OR REPAIRING? ORDER YOUR Slip. PLIES HERE AND BE CERTAIN OF RAPID DE LIVERY OF ALL YOUR NEEDS. • BIRD'S & JOHNS MANVILLE ROOFING • DRY FRAMING A ROOFERS • KILN DRIED FINISH • SCREEN DOORS PLYWOOD FOR INSIDE m OUTSIDE 0R DOUBLE-HUNG & SINGLE DOORS, SQFT & HARD WOOD SCREEN WIRE • SHEET ROCK & ROCK LATHE • INSULATION BOARD Vi INCH • CONCRETE & CINDER BLOCKS • STORM DOORS Broadway Builders Supply 139 Broadway Black Mountain Phone 5"8] Business --- Professional — Service DIRECTORY r*VE TEMPER - SAVE TROUBLE SAVE TIME » WHERE TO EAT ANN’S CAFE Cherry St. — Black Mountain HOME COOKING We Fix Dinners To Go. PHONE 9220 VARSITY GRILL 108 W. State St. When you eat out, eat with us, and feel at home. HOME MADE PIE — large piece, 20c. All plate dinners — — 65c Coffee with meal — — 5c Open 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. V & H RESTAURANT State & Cherry — Black Mtn. SUNDAY DINNER FOR ALL THE FAMILY Open 7 AM. to 10 PJA. • AUTO SERVICE BURGESS ESSO SERVICENTER Road Service Dial 9427 — Black Mtn. • PLUMBING Philip S. Stevens PLUMBING & HEATING CONTRACTOR Phone 7380—Blue Ridge Rd. Black Mountain, N. C. RUSSELL'S Plumbing & Heating Co. PHONES 8315 or 7108 Free Estimates B U R G I N Plumbing & Heating PHONE 5584 Black Mountain, N. C. ’ WATCH REPAIRING HUGGINS JEWELRY ☆Expert Watch Repairing ☆ Where your $ goes further SWANNANOA, N. C. _ Phone 8124 ele^ri^epai^^ Electric Appliance REPAIR SERVICE ANYTHING ELECTRICAL Phone 8304—109 Cherry St. Black Mountain, N. C. • BULLDOZER SERVICE BULLDOZER & SHOVEL WORK PHONE T. K. BROWN AUTO SUPPLIES • Auto Supplies • Sporting Goods • Fishing Tackle Western Auto Associate Store 118 Broadway Black Mtn. Phone 5671 • RADIO & TV Bonded Technician Complete Service Laboratory GOFF RADIO & TV Opp. Post Office—Phone 4301 For Guaranteed Used Television Sets ☆ CALL ☆ Harrison Furniture Co. Swannanoa, N. C. EXPERT TELEVISION SERVICE — CALL 7253 REED'S RADIO & T.V. 105 Scotland — Dial 7609 Guaranteed Service on Factory Authorized Service All Makes and Models CRISP RADIO & TV SHOP • Expert Repairing • Cragmont Rr. _ Phone 8401 •AUTO REPAIRS general auto repairs CASH GARAGE ☆ We Specialize in Brakes n, °pL.Monte Vista Hotel Black Mtn. phone 56 ELECTRICIANS UNIVERSAL APPLIANC R w. COOK Electrical Contractor Phone 3 0 8 2 Mountain, N. C. • BUILDING WATERIALS HUNT LUMBER CO. Swannanoa, N. C. Hwy. 70 — Buckeye Road Dial 3-1171 • Lumber • Building Materials GROVE STONE & SAND Swannanoa, N. C. Dial Black Mountain 8464 READY-MIXED CONCRETE Accurate • Economical - Speaty Reed & Abee ■IITMORE, N. C. - PHorw UO) WRECKING SERVICE WRECKER SERVICE McMurray's Chevrolet COMPANY Black Mountain, N.C Day Phone Nite Phone 3 1 41 5431 PHOTOGRAPHERS Gragsfs Studio 100 Church — Tel. 5951 PORTRAITS, GROUPS, WED DINGS, OLD PHOTOGRAPHS COPIED & MADE NEW. ★ BABY P1CTTRKS_ INSURANCE VALLEY INSURANCE AGENCY 120 W. State St Black Mountain, N. L Phones • 3191 a 7111 • BUILDING Residential - Commercial Additions — Remodel ins R. C. BOWNESS igh School Rd., Black PHONE, 8210 • REPAIR SHOP REPAIR SHOP: Sharpen lawn nio«*J or anything that ;ning, on Lakey Gap' from Rumple s Cro • ^ xnai * — home town pr'",e Black Mountain news
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