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WARLASSiES WIH— From page 1 enix Bartlett—G awn Robinson—G lbs: V. Springs: Spooner, Ar if, Gibson, White. Owen: Osteen (2), Johnson, Huntley, Lunsford. Halftime: Owen 17-15. -BOYS' LINEUP V. Springs (61) (47) Owen F—Baldwin (23) (5) Redmon—F F—R. Elinburg (2) (6) Luckadoo—F C—Ray (20) (9) Gardner—C G—Young (3) (20) Bridges—G G—Unger (13) Gravette—G Subs: V. Springs: Waddell, Mal lory, Maney, Pinner. Owen: Sparks. Richardson (4), Timmerman (1). Ty son, Harrison. Officials: Gaddy and Lancaster. TRY THE CLASSIFIEDS! I I I „ STATEMENT AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY CHICAGO, ILL. 'Condition December 31, 1955, as Shown by Statement Field. ....$11,690,900.02 son -IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII--.il___ 4,203,482.90 Agents’ balances or uncollected premiums-- i ’Sine!? Lets ceded reinsurance balances payable.—.. 12,840.o4 Reinsurance recoverable on loss payments- ^ c,o'-o Interest, dividends and real estate income due and accrued 44,642.12 AH other assets as detailed in statement-.-. 141,499., 5 Total admitted Assets: -$17,642,017.55 LIABILITIES, SURPLUS AND OTHER FUNDS unpaid ___-.4,225,605.00 Low adjustment expenses unpaid- 465,000.00 Contingent commissions and other similar charges- 46,200.00 Other expenses (excluding taxes, licenses and fees) Underwriting ....$16,500.00 16,500.00 Taxes, licenses & fees (excluding Federal income taxes) tfade^fting — -$204,125.00 204,125.00 Federal income taxes ..--- - 000.00 Unearned premiums - 5,222,616.66 Amounts withheld or retained by company for account of _ _ 251,778.93 ExeeW <rf liability and compensation statutory and volun tary reserves over case basis & loss expense reserves 123,586.90 Total liabilities _$10,710,408.89 Special surplus funds: -$ 393,150.02 Capital paid up_ 1,500,000.00 Unalsigned funds (surplus) - 5,038,458.64 6,931,608.66 Total _$17,642,017.55 BUSINESS IN NORTH CAROLINA DURING 1955 Line of Business Accident --- Worlahen’s compensation - Liability other than auto - Auto liability - Auto property damage - Auto phys. damage - Property damage other than auto Fidelity - Glass _ Burglary and theft - Boiler and machinery - Net Premiums Incurred Net Losses .___$ 11.00 4,372.51 803.00 . 2,130.29 1,694.00 6,028.73 1,899.00 —_ 3,808.36 838.00 3,933.24 3.00 III 4,659.83 218.00 248.39 65.00 3,740.63 318.00 11,495.67 —11,870.00 Total _-•.—..$40,611.12 $—9,420.00 President, NEVILLE PILLING Secretary, THOMAS PARSONS III Home Office, Chicago, III. Attorney for service: Chas. F. Gold, Commissioner of Insurance, Raleigh, N. C. NORTH CAROLINA INSURANCE DEPARTMENT, Raleigh, N. C. I, Chas. F. Gold, Commissioner of Insurance, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct abstract of the statement of the American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Co., of Chicago, 111., filed with this Department showing the condition of said Company on the 31st day of December, 1955. Witness my hand and official seal, the day and date above written. CHARLES F. GOLD, Commissioner of Insurance. WINTER COATS Vu oil '•“^"'•■nrrrirryrryryrrrowrraTTmrgwo'B'g a TomnmnnnrB rTffTrTgyrrrrtrrarwrBinrp^ UL - WINTER DRESSES I - Crepe > Winter Cottons.Vu oil END OF YEAR KNIT DRESSES 1/3 off HATS - fells & velvets - Vi price VES now 89c Broken Sizes—Black, Brown, Beige, White WERE UP TO $2.98 EATERS - cardigans & slip-ons - - % off WELRY - fall & winter styles - 59c - 2 for $1.00 ;3PI • SALE STARTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 • *74e feand Ho*, "For Becoming Clothes You'll Be Coming to The Band Box” Next to Post Office — Black Mountain T q ttUitaflQppogQBnoooooooooooopoooooppooopoooQQPoaagQflflgQgQaaflflOQQoaapQooo V fi.fi QSJIJIJLSUISISLSLSUUL^QJLSLSULJIJIJLIULSLSLSISLSIJLBJLSISIJLBSJI9. £ fi.fi fl.8.PJLQJLQJULOJLOJtSULiULSUlAAJUtflJLSULSULiCgJUL^ OLD FORT NEWS MARY ADAMS PHONE 231 OLD FORT Subscription Representative Miss Burg in Wed Wedding vows were exchanged in a beautiful double ring cere mony Saturday evening, Jan. 5, at 8 o’clock by Miss Margaret Evelyn Burgin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence S. Burgin of Old Fort, and Lloyd W. Elliott, son of Mrs. Eric W. Bjourkland of Takoma Park, Md., and J. C-. Elliott of Old Fort, N. C. The candlelight service was per formed in the Old Fort Baptist church by the pastor, the Rev. B. Terry Thorpe. An artistic back ground of fern and palm branches was centered by an arch of greenery, flanked by candelabra holding Cathedral candles, and baskets of white glad ioli in fan shaped arrangements. Traditional wedding music was presented by Miss Betty Marston at the organ before and during the ceremony. Miss Barbara Knighten of Mars Hill college and' Asheville, vocalist, sang “Be cause,” “The Sweetest Story Ever Told,” and “The Wedding Prayer” a3 benediction. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a gown of chantilly lace over satin, fash ioned with a fitted bodice and a scalloped neckline. The long sieves ended in points at the hand. The full satin skirt had panels of lace and ended in a chapel train. Her veil of bridal illusion was held by a tiara headdress of seed pearls and orange blossoms. Her only ornament was a string of pearls. She carried a Bible topped with a white orchid with satin streamers of lily-of-the valley and baby’s breath. The bride’s only attendant was Miss Margaret Knupp of Old Fort, who wore a waltz length gown of crystalace of mint green with matching headdress and shoes. Her bouquet was a nosegay of mixed flowers. The bridegroom’s best man was his father. Ushers were Grant Hunt of Old Fort, and Robert Har ris of Black Mountain. The bride’s mother wore a gown of brown lace and a shoulder bouquet of yellow roses. The mother of the bride groom was dressed in a winter white dress. Her corsage was of yellow roses. After the ceremony the bride and bridegroom paused in the front of the church to receive the guests informally. For the wedding trip, the bride changed to a brown wool sheath dress with beige and brown acces sories. She wore the orchid lifted from her bridal bouquet. Mrs. Elliott is a graduate of Old Fort High school and Blan ton’s Business college, and prior to her marriage was employed by Old Fort Finishing Plant. Mr. Elliott is a graduate of Old Fort High school and attended Greer’s Machine school in Chi cago, 111. He is now employed in Washington, D. C., where they will reside. Firemen Save Homes Quick and efficient fighting by the Old Fort volunteer fire de partment saved two residences within a block of each other the same day last week. An early morning alarm sent the trucks to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Warren on Catawba road. Firemen backed a moving van up to the door of the house and re moved the furniture so that it was undamaged by smoke, fire and water. In the middle of the afternoon ■fire broke out at the home of Mrs. Clara White, who lives alone at the head of Crawford street. The fire was extinguished but Mrs. White was painfully burned about the head and arms when she en tered the house to try to retrieve her valuables. Personals Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Harris and children made a Sunday visit to Spruce Pine to visit Mrs. Harris’ parents, the Rev. and Mrs. J. Henline. The Henline’s son Paul, who has been seriously ill for some months, recently underwent an operation and returned to Spruce Pine on Sunday. Mrs. Floyd Kelly and children of Statesville made a holiday visit to Old Fort. They were guests of the children’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Sherrill and Mr. and Mrs. Eck Haney. Mrs. Willie Wade Turner has accepted a position with Kearfott. She began work Monday morning. Mrs. Sally Burgin has been ill for the past ten days at the home of her niece, Mrs. Max Hunt. The Rev. and Mrs. John Golden have returned from a holiday trip to Missouri. Mrs. W. C. Silver had as guests on Sunday Mrs. D. A. Silver of Morganton and Mr. and Mrs. Ar chie Coffee of Edgemont. Mr. and Mrs. Buck Woody and son Ronnie, and Mr. and Mrs. Royce Hogan and two daughters of Wayne, Mich., visited Mrs. Woody’s and Mrs. Hogan’s sisters, Mrs. Grace Walker, and Mrs. Schley Souther, during the holi days. Mrs. Tony Grant of Marion, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Grant and 30ns of Hendersonville were Sunday guests at the home of the Max Hunts. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Griffin spent the week-end visiting friends and relatives in the eastern part of the state. Mrs. Charles Steppe of Tetotum, Va., formerly of Old Fort, made a recent visit here. Mr3. Ashby Robinson and daugh ter Betty, spent Christmas in Swawnsboro, N. C., with Mrs. Rob inson’s relatives. Mrs. Belle Williams has been confined to her home by illness for several days. She is able to return to work at her store. Wiley Davis is sick at the home of his son-in-law. Mrs. T. W. Sears of Ahoskie is visiting her mother, Mrs. D. F. Amey, on Spring street. Mrs. Mable Byrd Hamby has returned to her home after having been a patient in Marion General hospital. Mrs. Vann Hughes has recovered from a severe cold which kept her confined to her home during the holidays. The Junior Woman’s club has its calendar for sale now. They are mighty handy to have around as they give the dates of the Civic and social organization meetings. Jack Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Turner, has returned to N. C. State college after having spent the holidays with his par ents. Mrs. Rice Dies At Swannanoa Mrs. Joanna Rice died Sunday, Jan. 6, in the home of a son, Clifford Rice of Swannanoa, route 1. She had been ill for a long time. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Mar shall Free Will Baptist church with the Rev. Arthur Hensley of ficiating. Burial was in Station cemetery. Pallbearers were H. H. Mitchell Jr., Jimmy J. Sawyer, Ray Lyda, Harold Sawyer, Charlie Brooks and Herman Bates. Surviving are four other sons, one brother, three sisters, 14 grandchildren, and 23 great-grand children. • CLASSIFIEDS SELL-Dial 4101 mk HHt You don’t have that “Dressed Up” feeling un less you visit your Barber regularly. Don’t neglect that part of your appear ance. ACME Barber Shop 117 Broadway — Dial 5411 Black Mountain Auxiliary Gives Moore VA Patients Christmas Gifts The December meeting of Way caster McFee American Legion Auxiliary was held in the home of Mrs. Douglas Jortes. Mrs. A. R. Rudisill, president, presided during the business session. Mrs. C. M. Ledbetter gave a report on the Christmas party and program which the local unit gave for pa tients on wards 21f> and 218 at Moore VA hospital. Each patient received two gifts and several small articles from the Auxiliary. Members planned the buying and delivering of six Christmas food baskets through the United Ap peal fund. In cooperation with the Civic Council a project for 1!)57 was also planned. Mrs. Jones presented a lovely program of Christmas readings, followed by the singing of carols by the group. Clifts were ex changed and refreshments served to Mrs. W. T. Wright, Mrs. D. G. Guess, Mrs. Morris Gardner, Mrs. Clara Snyder, Mrs. J. L. Potter, Mrs. M. E. Heaj, Mrs. Rudisill, Mrs. J. B. Bullock, Mrs. Ledbetter, Mrs. J. N. Wright, and the hos tess. Look Who’s Here! Mr. and Mrs. William Hughes, Swannanoa, route 1, have a daugh ter born Jan. 1 in Memorial Mis sion hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William G. Allen of Swannanoa have a son born Jan. 2 in Memorial Mission hos pital. PRINTING ran Alt PURPOSES Black Mountain Neivs ... Ph. 4101 Born to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton R. Fullbright, a daughter, Jan. 3 in St. Joseph’s hospital. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Fox an nounce the birth of a daughter Jan. 3 in St. Joseph’s hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bell of Tucson, Ariz., announce the birth of a daughter on Jan. 4. Mrs. Bell is the former Miss Dale Mash burn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Mashbum of Black Moun tain. CLASSIFIEDS SELL - Phone 4101 BLACK MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY GENERAL INSURANCE and BONDS Representing Leading Stock Companies GREENE BUILDING BLACK MOUNTAIN, N. C. ■BP SIEGLER pours heat over your floors throughout your home... Only Siegler gives you push-pull-double action heating. The built in powered air system, pushes heat into the rooms while it pull* the cold air out. if ORDINARY HEATERS fore* you to liv in 1 or 2 rooms You pay for an ordinary heater over and over again because they continually waste heat out the chimney and on the ceiling l SIEGLCR is the revolutionary method of WARM FLOOR HEATING in every room! ■mm* QUICKLY GETS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE COLO FLOOR PROBLEM There is BTU INPUT . .. there is BTU OUTPUT, but what keeps your family warm is BTU USEPUT. . . the working BTU’S that heat your home! In BTU USEPUT, Siegler OUTHEATS ’EM ALL! A 50,000 BTU Siegler gives more USABLE HEAT than much higher rated ordinary heaters. A 75,000 BTU Siegler furnace-volume heater can only be compared to a central heating plant. MO L00K don't let BJU RATIHGS confuse you! HEATING HEADQUARTERS FOR W. N. C. “IT’S THRIFTY TO TRADE AT” Furniture Co. DIAL 4 3 8 1 BLACK MOUNTAIN, N . C .
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