MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY MAY » GREETINGS TO MOTHER on HER DAY! May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 Weather High Low 86 54 67 58 75 45 78 41 77 45 82 52 82 41 Prec. iBKiauwuaDBMmmmita DEVOTED 100% TO OUR COMMUNITY — THE GROWING SWANNANOA VALLEY VOL. 17 THURSDAY , MAY 10, 1962 BLACK MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA 8 PAGES TODAY NO. 37 — Single Copy, 10c $ Edith K. Benedict Rvn>n residence on Prospect rfrcet ... the wide variety of beauties in the yard of the [I g Robinsons on East Col lege< to mention a few. NATURE'S PIXIES Our daughter Judy and her grandpa are in the process of making friends with a couple of* gray squirrels, Wilbur and |,j; wife, Rrownie. During the winter months they have coaxed them from the woods ncarby. into the yard to ac cept offers of nuts. When Srandpa built a home for the squirrels who battled for one entire day with the starlings who also needed a nesting place, the two were delighted. They were also amused to see Wilbur and Brownie sun themselves on either the roof of their home or stretched full length on a nearby limb, but today they are happiest of all for a miniature face, replica of the parents, ap peared in the door this morn ing taking in the view from the tree house. There is no way short of suicide, to tell how many new members of the family there are. but Judy and grandpa will be happy with any number from 1 to 10. JERRY POSES FOR US The entire Valley, and be yond, has followed for almost a year now, the progress of Jem- Lucas during his illness bom sleeping sickness and hi- improvement since coming home from Johns Hopkins. Many who did not even know .Jerry or his wonderful family have contributed to the Jerry Lucas Fund because they "anted to help the family through financial difficulties. Today I took the opportunity to visit Jerry and his mother, accepting the gracious invita ti°n offered several weeks I 3 30. J was more than agreeabl; surprised, 1 was thrilled t s.'C how healthy Jerry looks le n°w weighs 85 pounds— ■■ rain of 27 since he startei lls climb to normalcy. IF s._ has far to go, but eaci (aj shows some little im Movement and last night fo O' first time he laughei 1 l(f at something his fathe He has been taken of aJ medicines, some hav. on decreased in dosage, bu ne number still prescribe! “"■ enough to keep one litth Mother on 24 hour duty. Dr Jerry’s doctor at John uopkins, told Mrs. Lucas i ,;1,d be like starting hin ’: again in life and this i £or Jerry is now so activi , 1 ^ed-rails may not restraii : !1 *ong and mother mus constant watch for fea ’alls out. He will have ti 6arn walk again. ',l,Lv is not speaking yet , 1 due to the medica SD 'ut he does seem to re and understand whei t°: He is very active ^ lng his exercise by turn boti m ,ever>’ Position on hi "he an* s‘nce he is so tall on he gets }jjs i;nee win,1?11'* overbalance and fall fears ls "’hat his mothe li !|'s diet is that of a baby hr anc* baby foods whic! eat from a spoon; hi thre given via ,ub stomach. he n°se int0 th —Turn to Page 5 Candidate J- M. Cauble who is a can didate for reelection to the Buncombe County School Board. He and J. G. North cott of Black Mountain have no opposition in the Demo cratic primary on May 26 but will be opposed by the Repub licans in the general election this fall. Long interested in church and civic affairs of the county, Mr. Cauble will be running for his second six-year term. He was first elected to the board in 1957. BREAKFAST GUEST OF HOFFMANS WAS ONE OF "MIKE'S BOYS" Dr. W. C. Archie, who spoke recently at Montreat was the breakfast guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hoffman. Dr. Ar chie is head of the Dept, of Higher Education at State College, Raleigh. He was one of Mike’s Boys at Salisbury many years ago. CP&L Starts Power Service To Montreat Carolina Power & Light Company introduced direct electric service to 450 custom ity on May 1. it was announc ed this week by W. S. Hol combe, CP&L manager in Black Mountain. Holcombe said the com pany’s recent purchase of the Montreat electric distribution system will be followed by a program of improvement of facilities, lowering of some of the rates and introduction of new billing for customers in the Montreat community. Among customers are Mon treat College and other com mercial and residential ac counts in the Presbyterian re treat community, Holcombe said. The distribution system has 10.4 miles of lines which will be improved and expand ed to meet standards maintain ed on other parts of CP&L’s system. Montreat customers will now be served through CP&L’s Black Mountain business of fice, he added. CP&L has supplied power to Montreat for many years, but prior to purchasing the distribution. system sold the power wholesale to the Pres byterian Mountain Retreat As sociation which in turn distri buted it to customers in the community. Joe Burgess Is President of Loral Jaycees At a dinner meeting on Thursday, May 3, the follow ing officers and committee heads were selected for the coming year by the Junior Chamber of Commerce: Joe Burgess, president; Steve Ro berts. first vice-president; Joe Reynolds, second vice-presi dent: J. T. Fisher, secretary; Arnold Runion. treasurer; Frank Williams, director; Bud Belt, State Birector; Bill Pin yan, immediate past president. Appointed offices were fil led by the following: Joe Rey nolds. legal council; Charles Bradley, parliamentarian. Chairmen of the Standing committees are: Sandy Sarti, publicity; Steve Roberts and Jack Ramsey, co-chairmen for membership; Stan Burgin, political and governmental af fairs; Arnold Runion, youth and sports activities; Horace Chastain, program and enter tainment, Ray Williams, con stitution and by laws. Jaycees are to give their summer dance at the Black Mountain clubhouse on May 19, with music furnished by the Tams. Tickets may be pur chased only from Jaycees. Pack Memorial Rcffiiests Life Sketch of Author A request has been received by Clyde R. Protsman of Black Mountain, who is in Florida for the winter from Myra Champion, librarian, North Carolina Rooms of Pack Mem orial Public Library. The re quest is for a brief sketch of his life for her North Carolina files. His two books “Through Western Skies’’, and “Unless Your Soil Is Fire” and his la test work, a brochure “Ameri ca’s Last Hour” are in the North Carolina Rooms. These are also, in the Black Moun tain Library. NESBITTS LEAVE FOR TWO WEEKS' CARIBBEAN CRUISE Mr. and Mrs. Tom Nesbitt left Black Mountain early Mon day morning for a two weeks’ cruise through the Caribbean. A visit to Nassau was to be included. Mr. Nesbitt was awarded the trip because of top sales during the past year. A/3C JOHN RAYBURN IS ASSIGNED TO MAXWELL AFB, ALA. Airman Third Class John A. Rayburn, son of Mrs. Essie A. Rayburn, 312 Richmond avenue, Swannanoa, is being assigned to Maxwell AFB, Ala., following his graduation from the United States Air Force technical training course for accounting and finance specialists. Airman Rayburn received training in Air Force finan cial and accounting proced ures. A graduate of Owen High school, the airman en tered the service in Novem ber 1961. 50th Anniversary Mr and Mrs Floyd V. Hensiey ceicui««u ^ K=TIZtpSiXs h/io heK couple celebrate with a picnic dinner, lamed in Black Mounta 8 their mother, Mrs. Bur S' S been “si- ges, Hensle, in Seattle. Warh.i ents of "swannanoa since two, who live in Swannanoa, o25 one, whose parents are the The Hensleys have one Mictor Campos, and the other aughter, Mrs. Victor Cam- wj(h (he mother, Mrs. B. W. os of Swannanoa. anc Hensley. —Photo by Gragg ons, both deceased, B. W. nensiey Leaders In Family life Conference This Week Dr. James Gladden and Drs. William and Mildred Morgan will conduct a Family Life Conference on Thursday night at the Methodist Church. The meet ings onThursday night will be for parents of Younger Children, ages 6-12 with Dr, and Mrs. Morgan. At the same time Dr. Gladden will meet with parents of old er Students. On Friday night at Owen High School Dr. Gladden will meet with the Older Students only. Both meetings will be at 7:30. The New United Chris tian Council of Black Mountain is the sponsoring organization. Blue Cross Plan Explained A! Kiwanis Club Porter P. Lamm. Asheville, representing the Hospital Care Association, Inc., with general offices at Durham, inspired and informed the members of the Black Mountain-Swannan oa Kiwanis Club at their lunch eon meeting Thursday. May 3, at the Monte Vista hotel, with the showing of the motion picture entitled “Decision” which was produced by the Blue Cross Hospitalization Plan. In a most vivid way, the work of a modern hospital was depicted. The highly skil led men and women were shown at their work of minis tering to the sick people who come to them. The increas ing demands made upon the hospital staffs were shown in a way that causes one to want to help in every possible way. The description of modern medical machinery and met hods of use was amazing. It was stated that a large part of financial support for hospitals comes from the Blue Cross Hospitalization Plan. President Don Quarles an nounced a meeting of the Boy Scout Troop Committee for Monday, May 7, at 8:00 P.M. The luncheon meeting of the Club Board of Directors will be held Tuesday, May 8, at noon, in the Monte Vista hotel. Jerry Jurwitz informed the Club that he had visited Dan Guess who is still a patient in the Veterans’ Hospital at Oteen. N'Weitern Bank To Open Branch In Asheville The Northwestern Bank of North Wilkesboro plans tc open a branch office in Ashe ville according to president Edwin Duncan. The planned two-story building will be erected on a site in downtown Ashev ille, yet to be selected. Estimated date for the open ing of the new bank is Feb ruary 1. Seven Asheville business and professional men have been selected to serve on the local board. They are: Walter Deal, president of Deal Buick Inc.;; Dr. Woodard E. Farmer, Asheville physician; Oscar M. Maier, owner of Maier Green houses; A. W. Nesbitt, well known farmer of the Fairview section; Harold C. Wilburn, contractor and developer; J. Nick Davis, secretary-treasur er of Asheville Laundry and president of Quick-As-A-Wink. Inc., and Bruce A. Elmore, prominent attorney. Swannanoa Club Has Plant Swap At Meet. The Swannanoa Garden club met Thursday in the home oi Mrs. W. B. Stone of Grove mont with Mrs. J. B. Nichols, co-hostess. The program began with the singing of America the Beautiful, devotions given by Mrs. Breman Mclnturff, and a poem read by Mrs. Joseph Dunlinson followed by prayer. Mrs. George Luschke gave the garden hints for the month and Mrs. A. B. Whitt had —Turn to Page 5 Dr. and Mrs. Gladden came to Blue Ridge last year when he replaced Dr. Robert Spiro as president of Blue Ridge. Prior to that Dr. Gladden was Professor of Sociology at the University of Kentucky where he had been since 1949. He will return to this position in the fall. Before going to Kentucky Dr. Gladden was head of the department of Sociology at Mt. Union Col lege in Ohio and had before then spent 10 years in the ministry with the Pittsburg Methodist Conference. He holds a doctorate degree from the University of Pittsburg. Since the Gladdens came to Blue Ridge he has spoken to 26,000 young people in 14 col leges, 20 high schools and 11 different communities. The one time teen-agers of the* Gladdens are now married adults. Their daughter is at tending graduate schod at Northwestern where she is specializing in Child Psychol ogy; the son is in his first year at Harvard Law school. The Morgans, a husband wife team, have done much work in the field of Marriage and Family Relationship with individuals and groups of young p e o pi e , married couples,, and parents in schools, churches, and com munities. A part of their training, in addition to their professional studies, has come from first hand experience in B&PW President Miss Sarah Thompson, re cently elected president of the Busness and Professional women, will be among of ficers to be installed at ser vices this month. The Business and Profes sional Woman’s Club will meet Monday night. May 14, at the Monte Vista hotel. An installation service for the new officers will be held. Of ficers are: president, Miss Sarah Thompson;; first vice president, Mrs. Rhoda Riddle; second vice-president, Mrs. Ruth Brandon; recording sec retary, Miss Betty Maxwell; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Ann Higginbotham, and treas urer, Miss Lillian Russell. GIDEONS EXPRESS THANKS FOR WELCOME ON SPECIAL DAY The Gideons wish to extend their heart felt thanks and ap preciation for the fine wel come and response which was accorded them by the pastors and people of this area.. The offerings received will make it possible to continue the placing of Bibles and Testa ments here, as in the past, throughout the area. The area covered by the local camp comprises Black Moun tain, Swannanoa, McDowell County, Mitchell County and Yancey County. MONTREAT TO HAVE NEW POST OFFICE Approval has been given for a new post office at Mon treat. The interior will cover 2100 square feet with a 216 foot loading platform. The outside area which will be paved, will cover an estimat ed 4660 feet. their own family. They are parents of a daughter and son, both married, and the grand parents of three young child ren. Their joint publications include a booklet, PLANNING FOR MARRIAGE, and a book, THINKING TOGETHER A BOUT MARRIAGE AND FAM ILY. Mrs Morgan received her education from Kansas State University, Columbia Univer sity and later, while her hus band was on the staff of the University of Towa, she re ceived her Ph. D. in Parent Education and Child Psycho logy. For eleven years she was Professor of Home and Family Life at Florida State University. She continues as a member of the directing board of the National Council on Family Relations of which she was formerly president. Dr. Morgan, following un dergraduate studies at Van derbilt, received his Master’s degree in philosophy from the University of Chicago and la ter he earned his Ph. D. from Columbia University in Re ligion and Education. He taught for a time at the Uni versity of Iowa and more re cently for 11 years as pro fessor and member of the faculty of Appalachian State Teachers College, along with some teaching in Florida. Look Who’s Here! Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rock well of Cambridge, Mass., have a daughter, Annette Elizabeth, born April 1C. Mrs. Mrs. Rockwell is the former Miss Elizabeth (Buzzie) Brown of Black Mountain. Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Me Craw, Jr., of Swannanoa are parents of a daughter born May 5 in Memorial Mission hospital. W. Gray announce the birth of a son May 4, in Memorial Mission hospital. The Rev. Gray is pastor of the Black Mountain Presbyterian church. —Why doesn’t the Depart ment of Interna] Revenue offer us our money back if we’re not satisfied? Bishop Henry Is Fellowship Day Speaker For 85 May Fellowship Day was observed by the United Church Women of Black Mountain, who met at “In-the-Oaks” Fri day, May 4, at 10 a.m. Approximately 85 women were present. Mrs. Douglas Jones, president of the chap ter, welcomed the ladies. Chairman of the program, Miss Mary Walters, introduced Bishop M. George Henry of the Episcopal Diocese of W. N. C., who spoke on “One Family Under God—Who is Our Family?” Mrs. Geneva Davis led the devotional, assisted by the children of the Carver school who gave the choral. Mrs. Allen Guy of Montreat-Ander son college, was soloist, as sisted by Mrs. S. S. Cooley at the piano. Rev. Kenneth Donald, rector of St. James’ church, gave the invocation and lunch was served at 12 o'clock. Rev. Donald welcomed the ladies and invited them to tour the grounds and see the beautiful red and white dog wood. An interesting point was brought out by Mrs. Mary Aleshire—17 years ago she was one of five women who met as United Church Women of Black Mountain, in contrast to the 85 which make up the membership of the organiza tion today. Swannanoa Clubs To Give Scholarship A scholarship to Asheville- < diltmore college will be award- ; ?d a deserving senior at Owen ] Tigh school by the Swannanoa < iVoman’s club and the Swan- , ranoa Men’s club. ; This was assured Monday i light when the Men’s club ; /nted to join the Woman’s • dub and share the cost which ,vill amount to S250.00. The first scholarship will be nade available in time for he opening of classes this mining fall. Mrs. Hoy Alexander and ler daughter, Emily, a stu lent at the Asheville college, ,vere speakers at the Men’s dub meeting and told of the plan which w>asi originated jy the woman’s group. Miss Alexander praised A-B lighly and explained the ad vantages offered there in con rast to a larger college. During the discussion it was jointed out that it is highly possible that the community colleges in Charlotte and Ashe ville may become four year state supported schools dur ng the 1963 session of the LJtxicitii rvjov.ni yjiy • The vote to support the pro ject was unanimous. In other business the club jsked that the secretary write a letter of regret to the Rv. S. B. Talbot, Swannanoa Pres ayterian church pastor, who is leaving the club and the community. President W. W. Corne named a nominating commit tee composed of Herb Coman, Sam Alexander, and Dr. Hu bert Clapp. An appeal was made for donors to go to the center in Asheville and help a club member replace blood used by his wife. MISS NOW IE GREENE TAPPED BY SOCIETY FOR LEADERSHIP Miss Nonie Green of Black Mountain, a senior at the Uni versity of Miami, has been tapped into Rho Lambda, Pan hellic honor society. Miss Greene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Greene, thus became a member of a society which honors outstand ing sorority women for lead ership in their own sorority and in the Panhellie council. She is a member of Sigma Kappa, national social soror ity, in which she has held such major offices as pres ident and vice president. She has maintained a B average during four years of college and has served various com mittee chairmanships on the Panhellie council. W B MT — 1350 ON YOUR DIAL FOR GOOD LISTENING I LLOYD H. MOORE HAS PART IN PLAY SOUTH PACIFIC Lloyd H. Moore appeared n the production of South ’acific at Appalachian State teacher’s College May 2, 3, nd 4. Mr. Moore, a junior at A. i. T. C., is the son of Mr. and ilrs. T. L. Moore of Black /fountain. He played the haractor of Stewpot (male ocalist) in the production of loulh Pacific and has pre 'iously appeared in Romeo nd Juliet and Oklahoma. Guest Speaker The Rev. Elbert F. lardin of Ridgecrest will De the guest speaker at -evival services at the Mountain View Baptist .hurch beginning at the morning worship service Sunday, May 13. Services will be held each evening at 7:30. The church choir will be bringing special music each evening under the direction of Howard Wilson. Cottage prayer meetings are being held in the community on Tuesday and Thursdays prior to the meeting. Robert Clayton, pastor of the church, offers a cordial invitation to the public to at tend each evening. PFC. DON W. WRIGHT GRADUATES FROM TECHNICIAN SCHOOL Pfc. Don Wright, USMC, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Wright of Holly avenue, Black Mountain, was graduat ed, April 20, from the Avia tion Electronics Technician School at the Naval Air Tech nical Training Center, Mem phis, T'enn. During the nine-week school, students are trained to handle radio and navigational equip ment. Before entering the school, students are required to com plete the two-week Aviation Familiarization School and the 19-week Avionics Fundamen tals School, both also at Memp his. Be Kind To Animal Week Helping to celebrate national “Be Kind to Animals” week May 6 to 13, are Linda Blankenship, Sandy Kon rad, Carol and Robert Ross. They are holding up con test posters they have made. Members of the Junior Black Mountain Humane Society have placed some of the prize winning “Be Kind to Animals” posters in Black Mountain store win dows. The posters show the name of the girl or boy who made the poster and what prize they received. The Junior Humane Society has been busy all spring making and putting up directional signs along the route to the County Animal Shelter on Lee Creek Road. The County Shelter is open to visitors every after noon and they offer many attractive cats, kittens, dogs and puppies for adoption, stated Mrs. H. McGuire Wood, sponsor of the Junior Black Mountain Humane Society. The best way to find a home for surplus dogs or cats is to call the Shelter and they will send a Dog War den to pick up the animals explained Mrs. Wood. The phone numbers are listed in the Black Mountain ex change under Buncombe County. Billy J, Atkins Loses Life In Pacific Crash Pvt. Billy J. Atkins, 23, lusband of June Runion At <ins of Black Mountain, has jeen reported by the Defense Department to have perished vith all others aboard the "’lying Tigers Constellation vhictr went down over the Pacific ocean en route to the 3hilippine Islands on Mar. 16. Pvt. Atkins was named “out standing trainee” of his com pany at Fort Jackson, S. C. Se was ordained as a Baptist ninister Feb. 22, 1959 and vas the former pastor of Rose Jill Community church, Ashe dlle. He was graduated from Vorth Buncombe High school n 1956, and attended Nash /ille School of Broadcasting n Nashville, Tenn. Pfc. Atkins was an em dovees of American F.nka ■orporation before being Irafted Sept. 25, 1961. He vas a native of Barnardsville Dut had made Ms home in Black Mountain for the past :ive years. Surviving, in addition to his vidow, are the parents, Mr. md Mrs. Garrett Atkins of Barnardsville, and one sister, Vlrs. Joyce Ballard of West \sheville; the grandparents, VIr. and Mrs. Tom McKinney >f Swannanoa and Mrs. L. A. Atkins of Barnardsville; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, md uncles. College Annual Dedicated To Norman Harris Football and baseball coach Norman Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harris of Ridge crest, was honored with the dedication of the 1962 edition of the yearbook at Gardner Webb college recently, when a special chapel hour was de voted to dedicatory exercises,. Mr. Harris played football for the famous Lee Edwards High school football team dur ing the early 1940’s. He later attended Duke university and High Point college and holds the M.S. degree from George Peabody College for Teachers. The dedication for the an nual reads: 'Tn recognition of the outstanding record he has compiled during his 13 years at Gardner-Webb . . . for his firmness and fairness in deal ing with students and col leagues ... in respect for his joyful victories and his gra cious defeats ... in appre ciation for his warm friend ship and capable leadership ... in sincere regard for a devoted coach and teacher . .. we, with affection, dedicate the 1962 Anchor”. Coach Harris is married to the former Miss Jane Horn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Horn of Winston-Salem. They have three children, Debbie, Ann, and Norman, Jr. For Week Of Calendar May 1046 Ramp dinner will be served at the Junior Order on Mon day night. May 14, at 6:30. Sham Gregory will be chef and all members of the order are invited. Black Mountain Chapter 200, O.E.S., will meet Tuesday night, May 15, at 8 o'clock for its regular meeting and initiation. All members are cordially invited to attend. The Black Mountain Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon Tuesday, May 15, at the Monte Vista hotel. Gene Ford, president, will preside. A Western Operetta in two acts, “Cowboy on the Moon", will be given at the Swan nanoa school on Friday, May 11, at 7:30. Admission price for adults is 60«*, for child ren, 25c. CLARK WADE NANNEY TO SPEND TWO WEEKS IN MEXICO Clark Wade Nanney. son of Mr. and Mi’s. Clark Nanney, 809 Rhododronden street, will spend two weeks in Mexico this summer participating in the Experiment in Internation al Living . Ten other Berea College students from various secj tions of the United States have been selected by the Language Department for Pro ject Mexico.

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