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Volume 23 No. 27 Thursday, March 6, 1969 Second Class Postage Paid At Black Mountain, N.C. 28711 Established 1945 8 Pages Today 10 Cents Per Copy A1 Peekin’ Through g KEYHOLE I .With Lib ij: By E llzabeth Dinwiddie Keith i:: Vliss Sherry A. Robertson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jake orison johnny L. Carson, of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. rarson: Thomas L. Logan, son jSU and Mrs. Charlie M. inean Edward E. McGinnis, 2 of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mc Ginnis, were among the 272 students at Western Carolina University, Cullowhee. named for Academic honors, by Dr. W Newton Turner, Vice President for Academic Af Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Av erett, who were recently married in the First Chris tian Church, Black Mountain, are now making their home in the Fleetwood Apartments, Montreat Road. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Robin son of 117 E. College Street, have returned from a most en joyable trip to different parts of Florida. They made sightseeing trips to points of interest, and visited with old friends along the way. In St. Petersburg they stopped to see Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lowrie, who have spent the past 21 summers in Black Mountain. From there they went to Largo, to visit Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Duncan, former resi dents of here. At Palm Beach they visited Mrs. Jack Tippel, also a summer resident of Black Mountain for many years. After a short stay with Mrs. Doris Holland in Key West, they started home via Daytona Beach, where they spent some tike with Mrs. Robinson’s sis ter, Mrs. R. A. Hediger and family and a niece, Mrs. June Hinson. Last Thursday evening Mis ses Caroline and Ruby Hall, Howard Hall and Mrs. Ruth Thomas were guest of Dr. Lil lian L. Rich to attend the Tra velogue on Michigan at Lee Edwards High School, Ashe ville. The Travelogue was sponsored by the Asheville Ki wanis Club. Miss Barbara Riddle ana Miss Patty Arwood spent the past weekend with Barbara’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jeter Riddle. Barbara is currently doing graduate work at Appa lachian State University, Boone. A note from our good friend, Curry Betts, Daytona Beach, Ela., states that members from the Daytona Gideon Camp had been over to Sanford, Fla., to organize a camp. Mr. and Mrs. Betts spend the summers here at their home, and the winters at Day tona Beach. Dr- and Mrs. B. S. Hodges have returned to their home after a month’s stay at Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Mrs. E. E. White has re turned home after spending two months with her sister-in-law, Mrs. R. C. White, of Sebring, Fla. Sgt. F. W. Roberts, Jr., will arrive home Friday, March 7, after a year’s tour of duty at Phu-Cat Air Force Base, Viet nam. Following a 30-day leave Sgt. Roberts, Mrs. Roberts and their two year old son, Joey, will go to New Hanover County Air Base at Wilmington. Mrs. Roberts is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pittman, Old Toll Road, Black Mountain.Sgt. Roberts is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Roberts of Swan nanoa. Mr. and Mrs. Willard K. Weeks have returned to their home, 112 Dougherty Street, after a six weeks visit with Mrs. Weeks’ sister, Mrs. S. F. Haney of St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Sidney Croy who is spending the winter in Florida, recently visited the Cyprus Garden in Winter Haven andthe Busch Gardens in Tampa. Making the trips with Mrs. Croy were Mrs. Georgia Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hale and son, of David Sockets Harbor, N.Y. Mrs. Croy reports that the wea ther is very mild in the day time and cool at night. Mrs. H. E. Stinchcomb has returned to her home after a 12-day stay at Memorial Mis sion Hospital, where she re ceived physical theraphy treat ments. Mrs. Myron 0. Williams from Santa Barbara, Calif., is spend ing a few weeks with her son in-law and 'daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Sefton Abbott. Buddy Greenwood, senior at Western Carolina University, spent three days last week in Raleigh as a delegate to the State Student Legislature. More than thirty colleges and uni versities from North Carolina were represented. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pegg, North Fork Road had as their guests last weekend Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Ellis of Burns ville, N. C. Mrs. Melba R. Burnette, Of fice Manager at Christmount Christian Assembly, recently attended a workshop in Com munications at the Center for Continuing Education at the Uni versity of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla. In route home she visited her aunt, Mrs. Melba White and children in Kansas City, Mo. Local Students Join fraternity At Western Sanders V. Hudson,III Sanders v. Hudson, HI, soo H“r- Mrs. Sanders V. Rnarf0"’ Jr- 0f 601 North Fork Black Mountain, and of ?[ge (Tommy) Brandon, son tat": Mrs. Hugh F. Bran £&» west Fifth St, Black fountain have been Vitiated LimSwUS brothers of the the u? ^hl ^Pha Colony ® vTrsih 6Stern Carolina Uni wis h .^P118- The initiation 22 and6 d Saturday* February teHn nm foUowed by a ban In Billsboro, N. C. centiv Maternity was re proved by the chapters of the national fraternity to be accepted as a colony of the national LambdaChi Alpha Fra ternity. After the colony meets a series of requirements set forth by the national fraternity, the Lambda Chi Alpha Colony at WCU will be installed as a chapter of the national frater nity. George T. Brandon George Brandon is a Junior in Business Administration. He is married to the former Brenda Jovce Setser of Swann anoa. Sanders Hudson, who is a Junior majoring in Social Science, is married to the former Linda Rae Jones of Swann anoa. Both couples live at River side Trailer Park near the WCU campus. Students To Play At NC Symphony Miss Creola Alston, her Fifth Grade Class, and Mr. James W. Owen, Principal of the Black Mountain Grammar School Miss Alston has taught her entire class to play the flute. The class was invited to play at the North Carolina Symphony Workshop at Venable School, and to play in the concert when the Symphony returns to Asheville. Former Resident Included In Outstanding Young Men Of America A former resident of this area, Bill Horne Jr., of Burlington N. C., has been named to the 1969 edition of Outstanding Young Men in America by the Young Ameri cans Foundation. John Putnam, President of the Outstanding Americans Foundation, said “It is the purpose of Outstanding Young Men of America to recognize and honor the young men in our country who are working toward excellence in their careers and in community service. It is these voune To Preach At Lakey Gap The Rev. C. W. Solomon, paster of the Lakey Gap Pres byterian Church is on a Trans World Airline Tour, which in cludes 10 days in the Holy Land, then Greece, and Italy. Filling the pulpit in his ab sence Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m., is the Rev. Joey Tur man. He is a graduate of Carson Newman College, and Southwestern Seminary at Ft. Worth, Texas. Mr. Turman has preached in this church before and needs no recom mendation. All are welcome to hear this man of God. Mr. Turman is at Ridge crest taking the course in Mis sionary Orientation, preparing to go to Vietnam as a mission ary with his wife and two children. They plan to leave the 1st of May. Valley Softball To Begin Soon It may not look much like it, but Spring must be just around the corner because thoughts are beginning to turn to plan for this year's Valley Softball League. Last year, games of the 8 teams of the Black Mountain Slow Pitch League drew more spectators than games any where in the area. Un fortunately, fans had to bring their own chairs if they wanted a seat, or sit on blankets or on the ground. To help this situation, plans will be made to begin a drive to raise money to build bleachers. When the campaign officially opens, names and places will he an nounced where donations will be received. Last year's teams would like to thank the fans and their sponsors for helping to make the season successful, and con - gradulate Northrop for its play off and seasonal victories. Notice will be given atalater date for organizational meet ings for this season’s league. men who will soon be the leaders of our country.” Criteria for selection to the honor includes service to others, professional excellence, business advancements, chari table activities, and civic and professional recognition. Each year approximately 5,000 young men throughout the country be tween the ages of 21 and 35 are selected for this honor. Nominations for the awards publication are made annually by Jaycee chapters, college alumni associations, and mili tary commandants throughout the country. Mr. Horne is employed by Burlington Hosiery Company, a Division of Burlington Indus tries and is Plant Training Director for the J. Spencer Love Hosiery Center in Bur lington. Since moviftg* to Burlingtoif he has been extremely active in the community. He joined the Burlington Jaycees in 1966 and before being elected Presi dent of th e organization this year served as a Director and Vice President. He is a mem ber of the Board of Directors of the Burlington - Alamance County Chamber of Commerce a member of the Board of Directors of the Alamance County Mental Health Associa tion, and is President-Elect of the Alamance County Mental Health Association. He is also a coach in the YMCA Mites basketball league, and his team is currently undefeated and in first place. Mr. Horne graduated from Owen High School in 1960 and from Western Carolina Univer sity in 1964 where he was a star basketball player. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. BiU Horra, Sr., of Swan niiioa, ®d i^iaatrieel to the former Judy Evans of Black Mountain. World Day Of Prayer Scheduled For Friday As the new technology brings nations into closer proximity and the exchange of information forces us to acknowledge the struggles and strivings of our world neighbors there is an opportunity of enrichment through intercultural dialogue never before available to man kind. Church women have re cognized this need for unity and understanding since 1887, when they first joined in a single, symbolic voice of Prayer. March 7, 1969, World Day of Prayer, sponsored by Church Women United will mark the time when millions of women, including those in Black Moun tain, will further close the gaps national, racial, economic, and religious—that divide us. The local service will commence at 12:00 p.m. at Black Mountain United Methodist Church. Participating in the program will be Mrs. John Hamilton, Mrs. Kenneth McAnear, Mrs. Jean Abbott, Mrs. Mary Wells, amd Mrs. E. L. Dupey, Sr. Other services will be held at the Northwestern Bank, the Juvenile Evaluation Center, Dogwood Manor, Black Moun tain Orphanage, and a night service at the Mill's Chapel Baptist Church with Mrs. Evelyn Gentry in charge. All children will participate in this service. The offering this year will be used for the Hospitality Pro gram for international students. All women are invited and urged to attend these services. Mrs. Elizabeth Harper is Chairman and Mrs. Raquel Lytle is co-chairman. Attractions Committee Meets Thursday There will be a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce At tractions Committee today, March 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Black Moun tain Savings and Loan Com pany Board Room. All mem bers of the Attractions Com mittee. Black Mountain-Swan nanoa Chamber of Commerce, and “Co-opted” Community Folk, are urged to be present during the meeting time as your schedule permits. Further planning toward the possible Municipal Recreation: Complex will be discussed. In formation on past activities and existing programs has beenga thered. Mr. Gardner Gidley, a professional planner from Win ston - Salem, will be visiting Black Mountain. No commit ment of any kind has been made to do anything more than to discuss the why, hows and wherefores of getting all ideas included in a master plan. The beginnings and work of pro motion, involvement and ac tually building such a complex will be discussed. The results of the meeting on March 6 will be reported to the Black Mountain Town Council for the appropriate action. Owen Science Fair Monday The Owen High School Science Department is sponsoring its annual Science Fair on Monday, March 10,1969, between 3:00 and 9:00 p,m. It is our h^pe tuat by having a local science fair and em phasizing science in our high school curriculum, students will become more concerned and realize the importance science will have in our future. Each student enrolled in a science class is expected to display a project showing some scientific fact or thought. Entries will ,.e in cither the junior physical science di vision, the senior biological di vision, or the senior physical science division. First, second. and third place prizes will be awarded in each of the divisions. Honorable mention will also be given to deserving projects, the top three displays in each of the three divisions will repre sent Owen High School in the Western District Science Fair to be held on the campus of Western Carolina University on March 22. Owen boasted four district winners last year and was the first to send four students to the State Science Fair. Please keep the date, March 10th, in mind and plan to attend. A cordial invitation is extended to all. WejfAer HIGH LOW PREC. Feb. 26 45 30 Feb. 27 50 24 Feb. 28 50 25 snow flurries March 1 51 28 8.9" snow March 2 45 29 March 3 51 18 Boys' Dormitory Now Under Construction Construction Of New Dormitory Underway At Juvenile Evaluation Center By: Jacksie Franklin Construction is underway at The Juvenile Evaluation Center on a $315,000 dormitory that will house 60 boys. The 3-wing building features, individual rooms for 42 students, each room containing toilet facilities three 6-bed sleeping units, and three counseling offices. Each wing contains a lounge, a laundry room, showers and storage space. The building will also be equipped with security features that can be used when needed. Funds for the building came from a 1967 Legislative Appropriation. The new construction repre sents the beginning of anexten sive building program to replace the present buildings that were built for temporary war-time use by the Army in 1942, and had a life expectancy of only 20 years. The present buildings were first used as an army hospital, and later as a Veterans Administration Hos pital. Mr. J. Louis Parrish, Di rector of The Juvenile Evalua tion Center, stated that they have been looking forward since the beginning of the Center in 1961, to replacing the present structures with buildings for specific purpose, that would rmet the needs of their spe cialized program. The new dormitory is expected to be completed in July. Five more dormi tories are invisioned to complete living arrangements for the students. The Advisory Budget Commission has already New Director At Ridgecrest On February, 16, 1969, Mr. Monroe M. Ashley became Di rector of Camp Ridgecrest for Boys, Ridgecrest, N. C. Mr. Ashley left the position ofMan agement Consultant, Office of Management Services at the Baptist Sunday School Board, Nashville, Tennessee to join the Camp Staff. He is a grad uate of Furman University, Greenville, S. C., and South eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, N. C. He served as counselor at Camp Ridgecrest for two summers; Associate Pastor and Youth Worker at First Baptist Church, Mullins, S. C., and First Baptist Church, Orange burg, S. C.; Pastor of Forest ville Baptist Church, Wake For est, N. C.; Baptist Student Di rector and Campus Chaplain for the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, N. C. The Owen Class of 1959 will hold its Tenth Reunion on June 28 1969. Special invitations will be mailed to class members, giving the time and loca tion of the reunion. All members of the 1959 class have been located except for the following: Ann Blalock, James Davis, Christine Hart, Edmond Hogan Bonita Howell, Lynda Hunnicutt, David Lovelace, Howard McKinney, Jim Page, Ann Perry, Fred Reed, Alan Ronquillo, Suelundy Smith, John Strickland, Daniel Stroup, Robert Taylor, Roy Taylor, Donald Surrett, Suzanne Wilson,and Margaret Worley. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any of the above persons, is asked to contact Dean Ledbetter, Star Route, Black Mountain. Phone 669-8151. approved $650,000 for two cot tages, that will each house 48 students, and $392,000 for a new cafeteria. If given final approval by the currentLegis lature, construction will begin immediately, as the pre planning for the future buildings has already been completed. Besides the better facilities that will be provided by the new building, the permanent nature of the building is symbolic in the development of the Juvenile Evaluation Center. According to Mr. Parrish, “This building is a milestone in the devel opment of our 7 1/2 ^year old program. We have successfully been able to develop and utJ]l ize a program with an advanced approach to meet the psycho logical and clinical needs of disturbed and delinquent chil dren.” The Juvenile Evaluation Cen- 1 ter provides an intake program for 28 Western North Carolina counties, and a treatment pro gram for youngsters with special problems throughout the state. The Reception Unit has a capacity .of 100 and The Treatment Program for 200 students. Ivan Stafford To Leave Montreat For Scout Post Dr. Ivan B. Stafford has re signed as vicepresident of Mon treat - Anderson College, and Mountain Retreat Association to accept a full-time position with the National Boy Scout office. Dr. Stafford, who has been president of the Daniel Boone Council of Boy Scouts of Amer ica, has accepted the newposi tion of assistant national direc tor of the Boy Power 76 Pro gram with headquarters in the national council office in New Brunswick, N. J., beginning April 1. The announcement was made to the executive board of the Daniel Boone Council at a meet ing Monday in Holiday Inn West. Dr. Stafford has served Scout ing in many positions for the past 40 years. In his new job he will travel across the nation and to U.S. military bases in foreign coun tries in an effort to advance the effectiveness of Scouting and in crease its membership. During the meeting of the executive board of the council on Monday, tribute was paid to Verne Rhoades, who died in January, and who was one of Scouting’s major benefactors throughout Western North Car olina. He and Mrs. Rhoades presented the Boy Scouts the land on which their headauar ters are located on W. T. Weav er Boulevard. Mrs. Atkins Selected Young Educator Of Year Mrs Shirley Atkins By: Jacksie Franklin Mrs. Shirley Swann Atkins, 6th grade teacher at the Black Mountain Grammar School, was named Outstanding Young Edu cator of the Year in Buncombe County, by the Asheville Jaycees last week. Dr. Arthur Bannerman, president of Warren Wilson College, made the presentation which was accompanied by a $175 scholarship. Mrs. Atkins was voted unanimously by her fellow faculty members to represent the Black Mountain Grammar School. She was selected as recipient for the award from entrantsfrom Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools. After completing high school, Mrs. Atkins worked to earn money for a college education. After her marriage, she was able to attend Appalachian State University and received her B. S. degree in 1963. Mrs. Atkins was a student teacher at Black Mountain Grammar School, and has been teaching there for the past five years. With the $175 scholarship, Mrs. Atkins plans to take summer courses toward her Masters Degree. Her principal, Mr. James W. Owen, praised Mrs. Atkins as a loyal, ethical, capable and co operative. educator. Her out standing qualities of warmth and understanding in the class room, combined with her high standard of classroom conduct, have made her a successful educator. Mr. Owen stated, “Mrs. Atkins’ scientific ap proach to teaching is exem plified in her ability to peach both the ‘low’ and‘high’ through her psychology of the child.” Mrs. Atkins sees a necessity of setting realistic goals for all her students. Besides teaching and guiding the student council for four years, Mrs. Atkins,has^orked in the community' Heart and Cancer Funds, the j?olio Clinic and the P. T, A. Horse show. Mrs. Atkins, her husband David, and two children live on Blue Ridge Ave. in Black Mounts* in. Dr. Bunch Takes Position At Memorial Dr. Mary Elizabeth Bunch (in private life Mrs. James H. Love) of Black Mountain has assumed duties as a full-time physician in the emergency room at Memorial Mission Hospital Dr. Bunch a native of Ashe boro, N. C. served on the staff of Western North Carolina Sanatorium from 1955 to 1959, after which she devoted much of her time to her family and conducted a limited practice. The Loves have one son, James Henderson Love, Jr., who is nine years old. In 1961 Dr. Bunch was named to the exclusive group of wo men “Who’s Who of American Women.” Dr. Bunch attended Woman’s College, Greensboro, (now the University of NC), and was graduated from Duke hospital at Duke University, as a regis tered Nurse. During World War II, she enlisted in the Army Nursing Corps as a second lieutenant, and was sent to England in October of 1943, where she re mained until Oct. 1, 1945. She was then sent to Paris, France, for temporary duty. After returning to the states . she entered the University of North Carolina, in order to acquire the necessary credits for Medical School. With more than enough units for a degree, she then entered Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston Salem. She completed her res- * idency at Northdbarolina Bap tist Hospital, Winston -Salem.
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