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iY, DECEMBER 18. 1969 — VOLUME 25 — NUMBER 14 DEVOTED 100% TO OUR COMMUNITY-THE GROWING SWANNANOA VALLEY __ SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT BLACK MOUNTAIN, N. C. 28711 1QC Copy It Pays To Advertise 10 PAGES TODAY Iartott riant Sets cord For Safety fott Division of Jenoral Precision Inc. in lountain completed 745 Hive days without a lost cident on December 15. marks more than two without a lost time t and breaks the old record set in 1964 of s. ig January of the vear another record be established three consecutive hours without a lost time To date the employees fott in Black Mountain have accumulated over 2.( million hours without a losi time accident. All members of the Safet> Committee are congratulatec by T. P. McKavitt, Personne Manager, and ar announcement was made to al employees over the public address system. Mrs. Mildrec Knaipe, Plant Nurse; Chri Bauer, Plant Engineer; anc Walter Verne, Assistant Plani Engineer, were singled out foi their efforts, having served as permanent members of the Safety Committee during the 745 days. ney All In From dical Center Fair lanoa Valley Medical directors meeting was onday night at Black in Town Hall. The mimittee reports were finance committee, A. Smith, chairman, i that all monies from innanoa Valley Medical Boosters Fair held July 5, 1969 has been and placed in the of our treasurer, Ben total amount received 1 bills and expenses of r were paid netted a er $4200.00. All but a mount has been placed vings account to draw . The small amount in a t account is to cover y regulated operating is of the Corporation. Jtion was made to send of special thanks and ation to Mr. Ernest for his idea of the Fair is untiring efforts to e it. We are most 1 for the marvelous nity support that was es by attendance and rships. fact that a Corporate las been established has ed the attention of a < of knowledgeable from whom we have it said, “that this is the irst step that could have nade.” The legal work te formation of this Dfit organization was by Richard Stone of lountain. ngness of those in our that have been called to serve on standing ttecs of the Corporation ther indication that this will succeed, committees are giving led attention to suitable location and design of the building. Simultaneously, ideas are being considered for the further raising of needed funds. Suggestions and constructivt criticism are invited and can be sent to the Swannanoa Valle) Medical Center, Inc., P. O. Box 1211, Black Mountain, N. C 28711. The 1969 membership in the Boosters’ Association expires in December and the 197C membership in the Swannanoa Valley Medical Center, Inc., is now available. Send youi dollor or more for your 197C membership to the above P. 0 Box address and become ar active member with voting privileges at the Corporations General Meeting. Remembei your contributions are tax deductible. Santa May Visit In Your Home Would you like for Santa Claus to call at your house tc visit your child on children in their own home before Christmas? The Jaycees are sponsoring “Santa Calling.” By calling one of these numbers arrangements can be made for Santa to visit you - 669-6217 or 669-7993. Although no charge will be made the Jaycees would appreciate any contributions to aid them in their projects to needy families during the holiday season. NOTICE rhe Black Mountain News will be published on TUESDAY next week instead of fEDNESDAY ALL MATERIAL FOR THIS ISSUE Advertising and news MUST BE IN BY 10 A.M. MONDAY LOOK AT THIS TRAFFIC JAM! This photo taken at the Tunnel Road area of Asheville shows traffic as it really is nowadays, bumper to bumper, slow and irritating to drive in. The Black Mountain News urges you to take a hard look at this, then do your Christmas shopping with your home town merchants. You’ll avoid traffic like that above, get the very same brand names of merchandise, and go home happier, less tired and without dented fenders on your car. And what’s more important.. . you’ll help your home town by keeping your money here, in the valley, where it will do you some good after you spend it. Dollars spent away from home are gone forever insofar as helping your town is concerned. (Photo by Charles Wellen Jr.) College Names Sobol To Steering Committee Chester Sobol, President, American Parboard Company, of Black Mountain, was announced last week as a member of the National Steering Committee of Stillman College, a predominantly Negro college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. He is one of the 137 prominent men and women from across the South who is serving as a member of the committee to guide the development of Stillman College, now in its 93rd year. The committee is made up of a cross-section of people: bankers, educators, professional men, housewives, corporation executives, representing various racial and denominational backgrounds. It is these people who will give the campaign leadership, direction, and stature. The response of Committee Members had emphasized the fact that responsible citizens from across the country recognize the need to strengthen Stillman and colleges like it for its strategic mission and for the contribution it is making to our nation today. Toddie Lee Wynne, Jr., President of American Liberty Oil Company, is Chairman of the National Steering Committee. Game Scheduled Owen High cagers play at home against Brevard on Friday night. The conference contest begins with the jayvee teams squaring off at 5:00 p.m. followed by the girls’ varsity at 6:30 and the boys’ varsity at 8:00 p.m. This is the final game before the Christmas holidays. Poems By Readers CHRISTMAS TO OUR BOYS IN VIETNAM A Christmas message I would love to send To all our sons and also gallent men In Vietnam so very far away You have our blessings on Christmas Day. At our Christmas dinner we’ll Have an extra place. You’re still in our hearts It’s just a missing face. Where ever you might be And what may be the score, We send our heartiest greetings To those whom we adore. All through this season We trust you’re feeling fine, Asking God to protect yours And to A'atch over mine. Oh! How we miss you As we hope and pray For our boys in Vietnam On this Christmas day. Mrs. Mary M. Gardner WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME Happy is Christmas with angels all singing Love is at Christmas with joy-bells ringing. Holy is Jesus whose birthday we keep. Gifts were then given and placed at his feet. The gifts were of frankincense, myrth, and gold. And the beauty of them was grand to behold. And, oh, the looks on the kings who came And brought these gifts which brought them fame! The shepards on the hillside watching their flocks, Were astounded to see as it turned dark A large, bright, light afar in the East And an angel which beckoned them to their feet. And told of a story so grand and sweet That the shepards were filled with joy complete. To Bethlehem they hurried so fast To where the light led them to rest . . . At a manger so lowly and so poor With a baby therein innocent and pure; And the angels singing all around them; How could anyone ever doubt them? Phoebe Ledbetter Age 14 Rt. 1, North Fork Rd. Black Mountain Garden Club The Black Mountain Garden Club will hold its annual Christmas banquet Friday, Dec. 19th at the Monte Vista Hotel. Everyone is requested to be in the hotel lobby no later than 6 p.m. The program will consist of musical entertainment by a group from the Juvenile Evaluation Center and the showing of colored slides of scenes around the area of Lima, Peru by Mrs. Robert Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Gray were delegates to the International Craftsman Council in Peru. A special feature will be a drawing for door prizes and the ladies holding the lucky numbers will receive a surprise gift. Library Hours The Black Mountain Public Library will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 26 for the Christmas holidays. Town Announces New Schedule For Garbage & Trash Pickup The Sanitation Department of the Town of Black Mountain has announced that due to the extension of the corporate limits, a new garbage pick-up schedule will become effective Friday, January 2, 1970. The new schedule will be as follows: Monday, everything South of State Street (U.S. Highway 70) South to the Town Limits. Tuesday, everything North of U.S. 70 and East of the Montreat Road, excluding the Montreat Road. Wednesday, Montreat Road Pledges Honorary Fraternity Johnny Lee Carson, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Carson of 104 S. Cotton Ave., Black Mountain, has recently been initiated into Alpha Phi Sigma, national honorary scholastic fraternity, at Western Carolina University. Alpha Phi Sigma was organized in 1931 for the purpose of promoting and maintaining high scholarship standards in colleges and universities. Students may become members of the fraternity by maintaining a 3.25 quality point ratio for 90 hours of credit. Carson is a junior and is majoring in biology. He is a member of the Baptist Student Union. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Gaines Cook and outgoing President of Christmount Dr. Gaines Cook welcome the new Assembly President W. Hampton Allison and Mrs. Allison at a reception at the Monte Vista Hotel. Also pictured is Dr. Ruth Barbee of Atlanta, Georgia. Christmount Has Reception For New President and Wife W. Hampton Allison and Mrs. Allison were honored by Christmount Christian Assembly at a reception at the Monte Vista Hotel on Monday, Dec. 15th, between three and five o’clock. Mr. Allison will assume the responsibility of President of Christmount on January 1, 1970, succeeding Dr. Gaines M. Cook, who leaves this month to become the ad-interim minister of the Mirror Lake Christian Church in St. Petersburg, Fla. Dr. Ruth Barbee of Atlanta, chairman of the Christmount Board of Directors, presented Dr. Cook, who in turn introduced Mr. Allison to board members, community and religious leaders, Buncombe County Christian ministers, and representatives of other Assemblies in this area. Mr. Allison has served 23 years in the Armed Forces in Europe, Korea and Vietnam, retiring November 23, 1968. He comes to this executive position following full time administrative service on the staff of the Valley Christian Church near Louisville, Kentucky. Other people recognized at the reception were Mrs. John Brothers, President of the Women for Christmount; Rev. Bruce Nary, one of the founding fathers of Christmount, and secretary of the Board; Mrs. Richard Thipe, Asheville, who suggested the name of Christmount for the Assembly. Concluding the program, Dr. Barbee presented to Dr. and Mrs. Cook a collection of letters of appreciation from their many friends for their years of interest in and service to Christmount. and everything North of Ninth Street to the North and West Town limits including Spring Hills and Mountain Laurel Acres. Thursday, everything West of Montreat Road to the Craigmont Road South of Ninth Street to the West Corporate Limit. Friday, everything North of U.S. 70 West and South of Craigmont Road. Business district pick-up will continue on the present schedule. The above schedule will be adhered to strictly unless inclement weather absolutely prohibits driving. The public is requested to cooperate in setting their garbage cans by the street since the garbage trucks will not be able to get into driveways and alley ways. The area around cans placed by the street will be left in a neat condition. Experience may dictate some changes in the above schedule and helpful suggestions will be appreciated by the Department. The Town has obtained a new garbage packer truck to aid in the efficient pickup of garbage and litter. This truck will be in service on the new schedule above announced. The vehicle is equipped with a leaf pickup which will be in service beginning next fall for the pickup of leaves inside the Town limits. It is hoped that this will decrease the hazard of fire and air pollution as well as a convenience to the citizens of Black Mountain. MAKING PREPARATIONS for the Junior Woman’s Club New Year’s Dance are members of the decorating committee, Mrs. Dom Underwood and Mrs. Charles Ray. New Year's Dance By Junior Woman's Club The Black Mountain Junior Womans Club will sponsor a benefit New Years Dance. It is to be held at the Black Mountain Clubhouse, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday evening, December 31. This is an annual event for the Junior Womans Club. Proceeds go to the many charity projects the club sponsors. Tickets are being sold by all Santa Claus The Black Mountain Jaycettes are bringing Santa Claus to town. Please bring the children to Mack’s dime store to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. His hours will be: Friday, Dec. 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. until noon and 2 until 4. Wednesday, Dec. 24, from 10 a.m. until noon and 2 until 4. dub members and are also available at the World of Wood Gift Shop. Admission is $8.00 per couple. This includes a light buffet, music by The Soul Techniques, and many nice door prizes. Chairman of the dance is Mrs. John Balton; the decorating committee is Mrs. Horace Chasteen, Mrs. Dom Underwood and Mrs. Charles Ray; the buffet committee is Mrs. Stephan Roberts, Mrs. Tom Price and Mrs. Roger Parish; tickets, Mrs. Jarvis Dickens and Mrs. Wayne Dickens; door prizes, Mrs. Fred Robinson; and refreshments, Mrs. Charles Collins. Pageant At Lakey Gap The annual Christmas pageant, under the direction of Tommy Logan, will be given at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Lakey Gap Presbyterian Church. The public is invited. Educate Citizens For Zoning Editorial reprinted from the Asheville Times, Dec. IS, 1969. The newly formed Buncombe County Zoning Advisory Committee wants a timetable which would bring countywide zoning by next September. Considering the obstacles to be overcome, that's an ambitious schedule but still one which should be seriously attempted. The City of Asheville has had a zoning law since 1947. At no point along the path of its administration has it been a perfect ordinance, or has it been applied without controversy, but no reasonable person fully aware of the facts would deny that Asheville’s development has been greatly facilitated by the existence of the law. Previous boards of county commissioners here have' made spotty and half-hearted attempts to zone small portions of the county. State law gives county commissioners the legal right to zone all or a part of any county, with the only stipulation being that a public hearing be held before the law is adopted. Here in Buncombe, these small-area zoning hearings have been dominated by emotional. vocal minorities unalterably opposed to zoning in any form. Up until now the amount of sheer noise generated has caused the commissioners to shy away from what inevitably would be a fight. There is, however, heartening evidence that the present commissioners are considerably more willing to risk a contest. And it makes infinitely more sense to go for countywide zoning rather than an approach by bits and pieces. There would be a dustup over each one of these. One big effort to settle the thing for the whole county is the best way to resolve the issue. Zoning simply is grossly misunderstood by the opponents. Zoning is protection for the property owner. It protects a residential area from encroachment by value-destroying noisome industry, and it preserves tracts suitable for industrial development for that use. Buncombe County faces major economic development. Zoning protection is a must. The commissioners should launch a massive education campaign on the benefits of zoning. Buncombe citizens in the great majority are reasonable people. Give them the facts and they’ll give support.
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