The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-01-22
PROMPT STEPS FOR
AIRPORT ARE URGED
Continued from page one)

Asheville had almost been aban-
dored. The Henderson county
commissioners, he said, were ION
the fence" in the matter. They
want to cooperate, he said, but
at the same time they don't see
how they can. He declared it to
be mis- belief that the commission
ers needed the backing of the en-
tire community. He introduced
resolution of support, urging the
commissioners to consider the
matter carefully and if possible
give their full support to the
securing of title to the Fletcher
airport. The resolution was sec
onded by DIR. ]. G. Bennett and
adopted without an opposing vote.
The .WPA. would spend $780,
900 in improving the airport.
Title to the land would cost $780,
900, of which the city of Ashe-
vile has agreed to pay half.
During the counting of the bal
lots Mrs. J. C. Morrow sang two
selections. She was accompanied
by Miss Mary Brooks at the pi-
ano. .-..
Mr.. Buchanan then presented
John Paul Lucas, Of Charlotte,
vice president of the Duke Power
company, the principal speaker
of the evening. Cooperation"
Mr.. Lucas said, sis in large
part the answer to the problems
of small town located near a
larger community. If / were to
dignity these remarks with a SUBJ
ject, ! would call it Looking Out
for Number One,' and if were
to take a text it would be from
Milton: Prime wisdom is not in
knowing things remote, but that
which is daily about YOU
"a careful analysis and study
of the situation" he said, land a
study of remedies will get you
somewhere. This group IS repre-
sentative enough to do anything
it will undertake through cooper
alton, analysis and study. No one
can ever get anywhere without
facing the facts. The Trade Jubl-
lee is a concrete example of what
can be accomplished through CO.
operation and careful considera-
ton of the problem.
lone disadvantage" ne contin-
ued, lis that you are 20 miles
from a city with larger stores and
more varied stocks. Distant pas
lures to some people always ap-
pear greener. They are not, of
course, but the belief must be
reckoned with, nevertheless.
Factors favoring you are: ~
that you are nearer to the people
/ and can give quicker delivery;
| ~ most people are disposed to
play fair with their own people,
and 80 the creditable selfishness
of people to follow that course
| most beneficial to their own self
interests -....
"The outstanding remedy hes in
an educational campaign design
ed to cash in on these last two
advantages. The application IS not
simple, but at the same time IL
is not difficult. 1t should be car,
ried on in the newspapers ana
theatres. Continue to hammer on
this subject. Make the people re-
aIize that it is not fair to go else
where to trade. 1t is not mercy
TO the advantage of the merch-
ants to follow this policy, but 10
the advantage of all. Everyone Is
better, off in q prosperous CON-
munity. Such a campaign was re,
Gently conducted at Tarooro aho a
changed the spirit OF the eh'ite
community. chow,
you have made good starr
in the Trade Jubilee. The execu,
tive committee has a wonaeriu "
opportunity and responsibility
With the support of the commun n.
ity, the newspapers and theatres
, il can do wonders for the entlre
community. The spirit at TINS
meeting augurs we'll for anythlng
| undertaken. Such a campaign VII
cost some money" ne sald' ou'
it will mean q more stable com
munity and a happier commun'
ity." ,.-.
The report of Mr., Rubenstein;
treasurer for the Jubilee, showed
total receipts of $2,514.25 and
disbursements of S2,29O.43, IN
Guiding the sum of $367.53 fol
the street lights, $S7 for charity
and a balance of slightly more
than 1923 with all bills paid.
/ The meeting was closed witt
!! the singing of America.