The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

QlQ working ana living COIlultlOuS
found in mill communities in the
state. The mutual respect of en-
ployer and employee in North Caro-
lima has always been a vital factor
in the development and growth of
our state.
Up to this point, have mentioned
the history of Tar Heelia, its people
and its resources. There is still an
other important part of North Caro-
lima. It is the recreational oppor-
tunities and reservoirs of travel
wealth which draw annually count
less thousands of visitors. In sum-
mer or winter, spring or fall, our
state offers attractions that appeal
to travel-mindcd nation. It is
these resources which our state is
now giving considerable attention.
In the Piedmont section between
the coastal areas and the mountains
Is found historic landmarks, varied
sports and leisure in pine-forested
and pine-scented resorts.
And the mountain country is
matchless. In the foothills were
made some early movies. Surely
some will remember the famous
Blue Ridge dramas. It has been
said that those who write humor
have the peculiar faculty of find
ing the best in life. It must be true,
because Bill Nye and 0. Henry
lived in the Carolina mountains and
Ring Lardner later spent consider
able time there. The great Smoky
Mountain National Park is one of
the wonders of America. It is the
largest National Park east of the
Rocky Mountains. If you wish to
see real Indians don't go west-go
to the mountains Of Western North
Carolina. Here the Cherokees re-
fused to give up their homeland.
They have combined the best the
white man offered with the best
the Indian had and live in peace.
Through the mountain areas run
well-surfaced roads-not trails
and they are as safe and as well
sign posted as any in the country.
Fishing, hunting and sports in crys-
tal-blue and cool mountain lakes
and streams have universal appeal.
The pull of mountain trout on a
taut line or the thrill of bringing
down a deer with sharp crack OF
rifle can be listed as real noun
tain adventures Western North
Carolina has rightfully been called
the Land of the Sky. It's residents
say that if God created that section
first, he lost the pattern. If he Gre
ated it last, he improved over the
rest of the world. A visit brings
understanding of that philosophy.
Obviously, all that North Caro-
lima offers can not be described in
the limited time at my command.
have tried to cover only the high
spots. In other words, give you the
headlines. I speak for all citizens
of North Carolina when I invite you
to come to North Carolina. 1t is
significant that many who have
visited the state have remained as
residents. The late George w. Van
derbilt went to the state as visitor
and later as a resident and spent
millions in development and in
building Americas finest estate.
The late E. w. Grove was visitor
to Asheville and remained there to
virtually rebuild the city. Few men
in history have contributed more to
a state than did those two. In North
Carolina you will find the gifts of
the Great Maker, forming back
ground for the inventive genius of
man and the hospitality you have
read about.
The two figures on the seal of the
state represent ''liberty'' and "plen-
ty''. Both are found in North Caro-
lima. No man asks for more. I
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