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'"‘Volume 24 No. 42 DEVOTED 100% TO OUR COMMUNITY-THE GROWING SWANNANOA VALLEY Thursday, June IP, iyt>y second Class Postage Paid at Black Mountain, H.C. 28711 Eight Pages Today Ten Cents Per Copy Greenwood Outstanding V.C.U. Senator | G. Gordon Greenwood, who nas graduated from Western Carolina University on June 1, with a major in finance, was awarded a plaque as the out standing Senator for 1968-1969. Vice president of the student jody at Western Carolina Uni versity, Buddy has beenacoun selor for three years, a member jf the Senate for two years and i member of the Student Leg slature for the past two ses sions. A graduate of Charles D. Owen ligli School, he has accepted a losition with The First Union lational Bank. He will spend tie next four weeks at Bank leadquarters in Charlotte. Buddy is the son of Mr. and firs. Gordon H. Greenwoods, 18 Portman Villa Road, Black fountain. Tea & Topic The Tea and Topic Club met ine 9 at the home of Mrs. R.T. •eene. During the business ission the members voted to nd $10.00 to the Black Moun in library for a book to be cho n by the librarian. The mem rs discussed the Medical enter Booster’s Fair and the irse Show and urged the sup irt of both project. Mrs. Gordon Greenwood pre sided three professional case irkers from the Buncombe »unty Welfare Department: rs. Gertrude Brown, Mrs. ndy Furg, and Mrs. Jean rvis. hi a series of skits e three demonstrated the var is types of aid given to those eding assistance. Following the skits, a lively change of questions and ans rs took place enabling the ib members to under stand “ different types of assistance ered and the limitations and sti ictions prescribed by State 1 Federal laws. Mrs. Roy A. Taylor, former lb member, was a guest. (mbers present were: Mrs. rdon Greenwood, Mrs. B. G. ron» Mrs. S. S. Cooley, Mrs. i. Tyson, Jr., Mrs. Rich 1 Oulahan, Mrs. w. W. Phil B and the hostess. urgess eunion jitli ages ranging from lour to eighty years, the cliil granchildren, and great ncli'liildren aofMrs.Miles!5. enjoyed a family dinner Rtlier Sundav, June 14th, at B homo of Mr. an 1 Mrs. J. fill Burgess on Blue Ridge Guests included Mrs. Pld Pyatt, Marion, N. C.; and Mrs. Arnold Pyatt, _ son, Gregory, recently of g°lk, Virginia, but enroute to wii for athree-yeartermof < dieir other son, Jeffery, is Ming summer came g Elliott and could not beat "homecoming. fr- arid Mrs. Mickey Smith, _ sons, Russel and Mar k, ruquay-Varina, N. C., Mr. Mrs. J. x. Greenwood, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. Terry |k Greenwood and daughter, F’y. recently of Austin, but enroute to Hunts n Alabama, where Terry is dialed with the Aerospace I1 am. Mr. and Mrs. Max Asheville, N. C. and Phil and Joe, Becky and 'hirgess, Black Mountain, apd Mrs. William Schn “altimore, Md., daugh rd son-in-law of Mr. and 1Lf" T> Greenwood, were the "ther members ofthefam Christmont Celebrates 20th Anniversary In 1949 when 609 acres of beautiful mountainousland were accepted by the International Conference o f Christian Churches in Cincinnati for an assembly ground, there was no building on the land other than an old barn. This land located 1 1/2 miles from Black Moun tain, was a part of the old Guastavino Estate. Three laymen, members of the First Christian Church of Ashe ville, Judge Jarvis, Mr. L. T. New, and Frank Dixon of Black Mountain took an option on the land and held it for the N. C. Convention o f Christian Churches. Later it was pur chased by this church organi zation. Forty acres were ad ded to the 609 and it was in corporated as South - Eastern Christian Assembly. Sometime later, a name contest was pro moted and the name Christ mount was chosen byacommit tee of the International Conven tion. This name had been pre sented by Mrs. Eva Thyse of Asheville. The barn was soon converted into an outdoor Tabernacle with shavings on the floor and apic nic shelter on the side. For several years outstanding lead ers spoke from this improvised platform to groups of people who came from N. C. and sev eral surrounding states. Some camped on the grounds. Families helped build 5 cabins and 9 cottages which now have baths and equipment for light house-keeping. Progress has been slow and steady. The large all purpose building, Aldridge Hall, named in honor of a ded icated layman Mr. M. G. Ald ridge of Macon, Ga., continues to serve well. The kitchen and dining room with a large fire place are in this building. Also the assembly office which will soon be moved to a new building, now under construc tion, is located here. Residents of Black Mountain recall large buildings being moved down the highway in 1961, when some of the Army hospital buildings at Swannanoa were sold. These long buildings were cut in sections, moved to the Christmount Assembly Grounds rejoined, remodeled and have served well as Fellowship Hall and Mother’s House, a dormi tory. Many happy hours have been spent in the modern swimming pool, and on the Lee Moore Nature Trail and the Blue Ridge Trail which reaches the crest of the mountain above Christ mount. The latest addition to recreation is the magic square, a black topped, fenced area for tennis, basketball and several other games. The Brubaker Memorial Play ground for smaller children helps keep them happy while their parents attend confer ences. During the 20 years, 23 homes have been built. About half are year-round residents, the others are occupied by fam ilies who remain 5 or 6 months and often return for the fall colors and sometimes the win ter snows. Under construction now, is the Guest House which will contain two large lobbies with fireplaces, a managers apart ment, 20 bed-room units, an assembly room, Chapel, offic es, kitchen area, and deck porch. This building will be completed by December first. The goals and ideals of the Christmount Assembly are to develop and train ministers, laymen and laywomen, youth and children in Christian liv ing. Thus family camping re ceives much attention as well as Lay Schools, Youth Con ferences, Audio - visual, and music programs. Ctae of the early couples to attend programs at Christ mount were Dr. and Mrs.oames M. Cook. Dr. Cook, for many years president of the Inter national Conference of Chris tian Churches and one of the organizers of the National Con ference of Christian Churches and the World Council of Chur ches, now serves as President of the Assembly. He and Mrs. Cook chose this beautifhl place for their retirement home. Many years of valuable, ded icated service have been given by volunteers. Some gone on, many now serving what has been wrought on these grounds - materially and in the lives of people - has been done through love and Christian ded ication. The climax of the 20th An niversary Celebration will come during Christmount Week, July 28- August 1st at the An nual Patron’s Dinner. This is an occasion anticipated by peo ple who attend from seven South-Eastern states. liie recent additional paving of roads adds to the value of the Conference Ground and the convenience of residents and guests. The recently construc ted water tank of 60,000 gallons is owned and operated by the Assembly. Christmount Christian Assem bly does not live in the past. Those who have served well are honored, but Christmount looks ahead to the next 20 years while serving the needs of people to day. Among those who have served in positions of lead ership have been the late Dr. Howard S. Hilley, Dr. Homer Haislip and Mr. L. T, New, also Mrs. Eva New Brothers, Mr. Charles McAfee of Macon, Ga., Mr. A. E. Walters of Christmount, Dr. Hayes Farish of Lexington, Ky., Rev. Bruce Nay of Christmount, M r. Walter A. Davis and Mrs. Mary E. Aleshire of Black Mountain, Mr. Herman Strietman of Cin cinnati, Ohio, Dr. Riley B. Montgomery of Lexington, Ky., Mr. Howard Kester of Black Mountain, Mr. Charles Strong of Flint, Michigan, Dr. G. S. Wil ley of Dunedin, Florida. Dr. Gaines M. Cook now serves as President and Dr. Ruth Barb ee of Atlanta as Chairman of the Board. Grammar School Promotions, Awards Made Thursday, June 5th, was Promotion and Awards Day at the Black Mountain Grammar School. This was a combined program for and by the combined seventh and eighth grades. The Scripture was read bj Melanie Hyatt. Nancy Klutz led the audience in the Lord’s Prayer and Pledge to the Flag. America the Beautiful was sung bv the audience. The school principal, Mr. James Owen, introduced the visitors and made the announce ments. The Woodmen of the World History Awards were presented by Mr. Joe Porcher. Those receiving first place trophies were Melanie Hyatt, Sam Thiel - man, Debbie Glenn, Rosalie Phillips and Nina Hollifield. The second place winners were presented Bibles. They were Terry Reese, Marcia Melton, Regina Davis, and Paul McAnear. The Rev. Jimmy Lyons of the SwannanoaPresbyterian Church was introduced by Mr. Sam Al exander , one of the teachers. His main emphasis was that our young people are our hope for tomorrow and reminded all present that Dr. Billy Graham had said that “the next four years could either see the bloodiest revolution in history or the greatest revival,” and that is up to us which we have. He gave a very stirring reading on "I Am the United States.” One of the major and most moving parts of the program Nursing Home Project Advances Construction Plans For Summer Plans for a new Medicare approved nursing home one mile west of Black Mountain are moving so well that it is hoped construction can begin late this summer, according to Dr. Paul M. Limbert, president of High land Farms, Inc. The necessary investment capital of $100,000 is assured and the prospect is that it will be oversubscribed. Twenty individuals or couples have invested $5,000 each for 50 shares of stock, of which 40 are preferred and 10 com mon stock. All but two in vestors are residents of the Black Mountain - Asheville ar ea, indicating the determina tion to make this aproject under local ownership and control. This is definitely NOT an enter prise that is being sponsored and managed by “outsideinter ests”. Officials of the Federal Hous ing Agency gave the first step of approval in May by au thorizing the development of plans for a 60-bed nursing home at Highland Farms, owned by Mr. and Mrs. ftobert Leonard. They also authorized the secur ing of an insured mortgage of >518,400 for construction. Architects are now at worK developing detailed plans for the building, which again will be submitted for FHA approv al. The original aim was to build an 80-bed home and the plans will be drawn in such a way that expansion can come quickly when a larger need is demonstrated. The Highland Farms Nursing Home is only the first stage in an enterprise that will in clude a large number of apart ments and cottages for retired persons. A number of inquiries are already being received with regard to possibilities of resi dence in this complex when completed. All agree that this area is in great need of a facility of this kind and that the location for this particular project is ideal. Among those who have been giving special leadership lo cally are Mr. and Mrs. Hugh White of the Swannanoa Valley Chapter of the American As sociation for Retired Persons and Mr. Edward DuPuy, vice president of the corporation. Mr. Chester H. Prentice, ex ecutive director of Hie project, in spending one or two weeks each month in intensive plan ning and promotion. Students Receive History Awards And White Bibles Camp 970 Swannanoa, N. C. presented fourteen American History Awards and fourteen white Bibles to the students of the following schools. Owen High School: Laura V. Gill, Timmy G. Chandler, Helen Heath, History Awards. Second place, merit awards, Marilyn K. Brown, Judy N. Metcalf, and Patricia J. Chapin. Red Oak: Myron Ingle, Cheryl A. Roberts, History Awards. Second place, merit awards, Lynn Parker and Joe N. Hipp. Swannanoa: Martha Dunton, Emilie Davidson, Mike Russell, Jane Beebe, History Awards. Second place, merit awards, Danny Gregg, Gail Burnett, Er vin Smith and Malcom Jones. Black Mountain: Melanie Hyatt, Debbie Gragg, Terry Hecse, Rosalie Philips and Paul McAnear, History awards. Second place, merit awards, Regina Davis, Nina Hollifield, Sam Tlieilman and Marcia L. Melton. These schools had a total of 28 bus drivers that received the safe driver’s award. They are Steve Davis, Lindsay Gar land, Jerry Morris, John Stroud, Charles Bullman, Clif ford Milton, Martha Jones, Dor is Davis, Gary Cody, Douglas Davis, John Sulivan, Ellen Rob erts, Phyllis Stuck, Terry Lee, Sam Robinson, Don Young, James Blankenship, Neal Bias, J. C. Williams, Phillip Ogle, was the choral numbers pre sented by the combined seventh and eighth grades numbering approximately 300 voices. These young people had been taught only one hour a day for the past eight weeks by Mr. Ed Alexander, minister of mu sic at the First Baptist Church, and Mrs. James Sullins, pianist from the same church. The chorus was not selected but all students of both grades were used. Tlieir talent was astounding as they presented four difficult numbers. Pick uh Bale of Cotton, Moon River and their two closing numbers You’ll Never Walk Alone, and Now is the Hour. Mr. Alexander said “I am amazed at the wealth of musical talent in this area.” Rev. Lyons pronounced the benediction. Jaycees Hold Orientation The Black Mountain Jaycee chapter held its orientation meeting June 9,1969, at the Jay cee Room in the Monte Vista Hotel. Those present were: Tommy Blizard, Doug Harrell, Carl Bartlett, Ray Glass, Jack Clevenger, Mac Blizard, Jack Cole, Lee Clapp, and Jim Hut to. The program began with Tom my Blizard discussing the or ganizational structure of the Jaycees on the local, state, and national level. He emphasized the democratic nature of this structure whereby the local members exercise the majority of influence. Next he gave a detail explanation of the aims that each Jaycee chapter strives for toward community improve ment and stimulation. This civic involvement depends largely upon the internal and external responsibilities of each member. Following this discussion, Carl Bartlett was asked todes cribe the term “Spoke”. This achievement is awarded to a Jaycee who has asserted him self in a full time capacity and completed necessary require ments. It was pointed out that this award had to be earned by the end of the first year of membership. Next, Jim Hutto discussed the term “Spark Plug”, indicating that this was another achieve ment that required full time service, in addition to a more advanced participation. This award is presented only to those members who have belonged to the group for one year or more. Before the session ended each member present admitted that an orientaiiu.. .neeting was not only essential for new mem bers, but also provided a renewed stimulus to old mem bers; reminding each Jaycee what his duties are to his group, his community, and his country. John Orr, Lanny Craig, Roy Hensley, Patty Reed, Frank Craig, Paul Jackson, Herbert Cox and Matthew Roberts. The above awards were presented to the students and bus drivers by Field Rep. Joe S. Porcher, at the awards day at the above schools with the entire student body, faculty, and many visitors present. THE SCENERY’S CHANGED! if On his way out of a manhole, this telephone company cable installer takes happy note of the fact that with the change in season, there’s been a change in the scenery around his “office.” Ah, the good ole summertime! Miss Raulerson r Miss Sullins Raulerson-Sullins Scholarships Miss Patricia Ann Raulerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Raulerson of 106 Dilling Ave nue, has been awarded a $500 scholarship to Mars Hill Col lege by the James G. K. Mc Clure Educational Fund. In re warding scholarships, the Mc Clure Fund, established to aid deserving academically prom ising residents of Western North Carolina, considers scholarship, leadership, Chris tian character, financial need, intellectual promise, and dem onstrated ambition. The schol arships are renewal. Miss Raulerson plans to maj or in music, concentrating on clarinet as her major instru ment. She hopes to become the director of a high school band. Miss Raulerson transferred to Owen High School from Co ca, Florida at the beginning of her senior year. She began her study of clar inet while a seventh grade stu dent. While a member of the band in Florida, she won four superior medals in solo and ensembles and three superior medals for marching. She was selected for the Florida State Band. While a student at Owen, Miss Raulerson served as Stu dent Correspondent for the Black Mountain NEWS. She was very active in the Car ousels Drama Group and par ticipated in a Student Drama workshop at Mars Hill College. Miss Raulerson also won the District Speech Contest in the Distributive Education Contest. She was a member of the Owen High School Band and has been invited to join the Mars Hill College Band. She is also a member of the National Beta Club. Miss Gloria Dawn Sullins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Sullins, Jr., of 209 View Street, has been awarded a$500 scholarship to Mars Hill Col lege by the James G. K. M Clure Educational Fund. Gloria plans to major in music and make her career as a teacher of music in ele mentary school. During her high school career she served three years as ac companist for the Owen High School Chorus; she was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Carousels Drama Group and she was a Guidance Representative for four years. She was nominated for the Gov ernor's School and was elected to the Hall of Fame her sen ior year. Miss Sullins was the organist for the United Methodist Church of Black Mountain for twoyears. At present she serves her own church, First Baptist, as pia nist for the Sunday morning worship service, and organist for the evening service. Gloria is employed at tne Ridgecrest Assembly Book Store for the summer. Miss Sullins is also the recipient of a $600 Prospective Teacher’s Scholarship from the State of North Carolina. Library Friends Elects Officers At the Annual Meeting of Friends of the Library on June 2 the Rev. Thomas Droppers was elected president, suc ceeding Dr. Paul M. Limbert. Miss Sally Wheelock and Mrs. A. F. Tyson are the new vice presidents and Mr. G. Albert Clough succeeds Mr. B. G. Byron as treasurer. Mrs. Ken neth McAnear continues as re cording secretary and Mrs. Raymond Heath as correspond ing secretary. Reviewing the activities of the past year, Dr. Limbert reported that there has been a marked increase in the number of books circulated : 52,764 in 1968 - 69 as compared with 43,185 for the preceding twelve months. Dur ing the last two years use of the Public Library of Black Moun tain has doubled. Mr. Byron reported a very satisfactory state of the treasury, thanks to proceeds from the Thrift Shop in recent summers. Specif appreciation was expressed for the work of Mrs. Byron and her associates in conducting the Thrift Shop, which will not be continued in 1969. In her report on behalf of the Program Committee, Mrs. Cul ver Smith spoke of the excellent monthly meetings, the newly es tablished Adults Films and the continuation of the story hour during the summer. The next film showing will be on July 24 at both 3:30 and 8:00 p.m. Friends of the Library now number 238, according to Mrs. Shirley Turner, and this number is bound to increase as parents recognize the importance of "upporting this outstanding community enterprise. Mrs. Paul Limbert was asked to continue as hostess for the refreshment periods that pre cede each morning meeting. Elected as members of the Board of Directors in addition to the officers were Mrs. Wil liam Carpenter, Mrs. JackHile, Mr. Bolard More and Mrs. Max Twitty. E. F. Hardins Plan Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration In honor of their parents who were married fifty years ago this month, the children of the Reverend and Mrs. Elbert F. Hardin of Ridgecrest are entertaining for them with a reception in Monte Vista Hotel, Black Mountain, Sunday, June 22, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. No formal in vitations are being issued, but the Hardins will be happy to greet all friends who care to call on this occasion. The Hardins were married on June 31,1919, but cele bration of the golden anniversary was postponed to June 22 because some of the children and grand-children could not arrive earlier. Hosts for the reception ^re Mr. and Mrs. James H. Sawyer (nee Mildred Hardin) of Nashville, Tenn., Dr, and Mrs* Robert L. Holt ( n™: Claire Hardin) of Greenville, N. C., Chaplain (Lt. Col.) and Mrs. Louis M. Jackson (nee Mary Nell Hardin) of Stuttgart, Germany; and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde D. Hardin of Rockville, Md. I i Automobile Dealers Offering "Values Galore” In "The Valley” This Week The Valley's automobile dealers are offerin'* “Values Galore” on both new and used caars this week. The dealers are dedicated merchants and take pride in the fact that they are a part of a grow ing and prosperous community. These dealers are happy to offer you, “Values Galore”, in new and used ears, ^ also they invite you to come by anil in spect their facilities, /0 as they are sure you (_J will be interested to know that they are equipped to take*” care of your service needs, their mechanics and service personnel are trained arid dedicated people, who take pride in you, their customers. They treat your car, as a Doctor treats your child. These dealers invite you to come in, you’ll be amazed at the Values. BLACK MOUNTAIN NEWS DAVIDSON OIL COMPANY WILLIAMS BROTHERS OIL CO. SWANNANOA INS. AGENCY JONES FOOD STORE NORTHWESTERN BANK BUCHANANS DEPT. STORE DELUXE DRY CLEANERS HUGGINS JEWELERS; BLACK MOUNTAIN SAVINGS£ LOAN KEY CITY LAUNDRY KNIGHTS PHARMACY TRAVEL-EZE RESTUR%T BLACK MOUNTAIN DRUfko. BLACK MOUNTAIN INS. AGENCY BLACK MOUNTAIN LUMBER CO. EARLEYS DRIVE-IN CLEANERS THE SWEATER SHOP GARLAND TIRE CO. INC. TYSON FURNITURE CO. COLLINS DEPT. STORE
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