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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-06-04

D'Ewart is completing his
fourth year and second term in
Congress. He is a Republican.
Since his election to the House
in 1945, D'Ewart has served on
the Public Lands Committee, in
GLIDING t h e subcommittee on
mines and mining, irrigation and
reclamation, public a n d S and
Indian Affairs.
Il asked for and secured men,
bership on this committee" d.
Ewart said, because it handles
most all of the legislation of i'm
portance to the development of
the west. During the past four
years we have prepared and
recommended m any measures
which have helped develop our
soil water, power, mineral and
oil resources.
He has become nationally known
for the "D'Ewart Bill" a meas
ure amending the basic reclama-
ton law to provide irrigation pro-
ject water users with more fav-
orable contracts and certa n
rights which they do not now en-
joy.
During the past summer he
spent nearly all of his vacation
travelling through the II western
states studying the development
of natural resources and investi-
eating reclamation projects that
have been built or are in the pro.
cess of construction.
He has been one of the leading
advocates of adequate appropria'
tions for development of the
Missouri and Columbia basins,
including the Tiber, Yellowtail,
Canyon Ferry and Hungry Horse
dams.
AS chairman of the Indian AT
fairs subcommittee, D'Ewart is
author of the recently enacted
bill recognizing the FlatheaC
Indian Irrigation project, severa
measures of benefit to o t h
Montana reservations, and Of ;
number of omnibus bills includ
ing an emancipation bill and ;
policing bill, both of which hav'
attracted wide support.
He also directed the recen
hearings concerning relief ant
rehabilitation programs for tn
Navajo and Hopi Indians of tn
Southwest, and engineer e
through Congress emergenc.
programs for these tribes.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-06-04
Eighth Grade Class
Presented Diplomas

Thirty-three students of the
eighth grade of Browning pub
lie schools received diplomas at
an appropriate event in their be-
half Tuesday evening of last
week.
The group included the follow
ing:
Priscilla Adams, Leona Brown,
Theo Brown, Roselle Buel, Wayne
Chattin, Laura Conway, Betty
Davis, Billy Devereaux. Eunice
Doore. Dolores Douglas, Leona
Fish, Albert Hammond, Shirley
Colbert, Delano Grayson. Lillian
Hoyt, Rita Hoyt. Denese Jun
eau, Robert Kennerly, Roland
Kennerly, Violet LaPlant, Halle
Mccartney, Charlotte Mckay,
Thelma Merchant, Donald Nor
gan, Gilbert Morgan, Ronald
Norman, Jane Rose, LaVerne
Sinclair, George Spotted B a r,
Donald Weber, Jack WEIGH,
Mickey Williamson and Carolyn
McCurdy.
The class was presented by
Miss Florence Schmidt, grade
school principal. Supt. K. W,
Bergan presented the diplomas
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-06-04
Park Hotel Co.
| Getting Ready
For Opening

To be in readiness for t h e
official opening of Glacier Ma
tional Park on June Is, the
Glacier Park Hotel Company is
busy getting its hotels and cha
lets in order.
Already some of the help has
arrived from Minneapolis, en-
ployment agencies there having
the contract.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-06-04

Eugene Grounds, W no was
graduated from Haskell Institute
at Lawrence, Kansas last year,
recently completed his course in
upholstering and is employed in
that work at Kingfsher. Okla.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-06-04
Indian Band Reorganized

Plans are under way for re-
organization of t h e Blackfeet
Indian b a n d, rehearsals to be
held at the high school beginning
this evening at 7.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-06-04
D'Ewart Files
Nomination
For Congress

Rep. Wesley A. Onward to-
day filed a nominating petition
for reelection to Congress as re-
preventative of the Second Dis
trict of Montana.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-06-04
To Close For Improvements

The Follick Grill will c o S e
temporarily tomorrow to enable
installation of new fixtures and
make various improvements. 1t
will reopen Saturday, June IL.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
W. E. Lands
Died Tuesday,;
Funeral Today

William Edwin Lands, 80, died
Tuesday afternoon in the residence
here after lingering illness.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs.
children; two brothers and five Sis
tres, Mrs. J. S. Cowan and Mrs.
James L. Laughridge of Marion, Mrs.
G. E. Cowan and Ben Lads of
Dysartsville, Mrs. J. f. Satterwhite
of Rutherford College, Mrs. R. L.
Dawes of Drexel and John Lands OF
Lumbterton.
Lands was reared in the Dysarts-
vile community, was in the furniture
manufacturing business for m y
years, retiring about ten years ago
on account of his health.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday at II a. m. in the resi-
dence, West Henderson street.
The Rev. Carl McMurray, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church,
will officiate and burial will be in
Oak Grove cemetery. The Masons
viii conduct graveside rites.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
Library Trustees
Meet Wednesday

The Board Of Trustees of Nc
Dowell Public Library met at the
Community Building in Marion last
Wednesday afternoon. Members of
the Board are S. w. Blanton, Mrs.
Homer Beaman, Miss Ruth Greenlee,
Mrs. J. F. Jonas, l. L. Caplan, and
r. J. Noyes. Mrs. S. W. Blanton,
chairman, presided. Mrs. Homer Bea-
man, ecretary-treasurer,. read the
minutes. Miss Alice Bryan, librarian,
gave report Of library service for
the entire county, including the
Bookmobile and library service in
Marion and Old Fort. Highlights of
the National Plan for Library Serv-
ice and the North Carolina Library
Survey were presented and dis
cussed.
Reporting on the condition of IL
braries in the nation Miss Bryan
said:
"To reach the 1916 National aver
age Of library income of so cents per
capita, North Carolina must have
additional annual income of $544,-
572 A request of $50O,OO0 for each
year Of the biennium 194O-5O, 1850
81, for State Aid to Public Libraries
has been presented to the Advisory
Budget Commission, and will be pre-
sented at the 1949 session of the
General Assembly,"
The Mcdowell Public Library,
and almost every other Public Ii
brary in North Carolina, its growth
and present quality of service to the
North Carolina State Aid to Public
Libraries.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
LOCAL MERCHANTS
COMPLETE PLANS
FOR HOLIDAYS

The Marion Merchants associa-
ton voted to observe the period
from December "a through Deem
Der 27 as Christmas holidays, ex-
tend closing hours during the holi-
day season, and resume Wednes-
day afternoon closings in January,
at the meeting held Friday in the
city hall
Members present voted to close
their places of business December
25, 26 and 27 and to remain open
until 8 p. m. from Friday, Decem-
er II through Friday, December "a,
except grocery stores, which will
observe the usual closing hours un-
til December %. From December %
until Christmas they will remain
open until p. m.
The Wednesday afternoon closing
which was discontinued during the
holidays will be resumed the first
Wednesday in January.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
Corn Contest Winners Announced
At Annual Rotary Farmers Night

The Seventh Annual Farmers
Night was observed by the Marion
Rotary club last Friday night with
a banquet held at the community
building. S eventy-s six Rotarians,
farmers and other guests attended.
D. Pat Davis, president, presided
and introduced the special guests
after which he called upon the men,
bers of the club to introduce their
guests for the evening. Rev. Chester
Smelser pronounced the invocation.
A feature of the evening was the
presentation of prizes to winners Of
the annual corn growing contest
sponsored by the Rotary club. These
prizes were awarded by Pat Davis,
president.
Arnold Baker, winner of first
place, received $25 for his yield Of
156.42 bushels per acre of N. C.
26. He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. E. Baker, route l, Nebo.
Lynn Christy, second place win
ner, was awarded SIS. His yield was
15484 of N. C. T2O. He is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Ch1isty, route
1, Nebo.
Robert Brinkley, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. B. Wright, route 3, Marion,
was awarded $40 as winner of third
place. His yield was 1882 of
US 282.
The speaker, F. H. Jeter, editor of
the Extension Farm-News, Raleigh,
was introduced by James Mccall, of
the local agricultural service.
Jeter commended the club for
sponsoring the corn contest, and said
every farmer who gives aid to boys
in achieving success in farm prof.
ects is entitled to the respect of all
citizens. He told of the work of
Rotary and other civic clubs in pro-
noting corn growing contests, dairy,
pig and other club work, and the
progress that, had e en- m e
throughout the state as the result of
these projects.
He said while N. c. ranked third |
in value of crops, the state is far
short in the production of hay, dairy
products and grain crops, that 70
per cent of the land is not producing
these crops.
He pointed out that cooperation
in business and industry in .promot-
ing farm projects, greater produc-
tion of the soil and providing a
market for products grown here
were essential for prosperous and
better state.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
Wildlife Club
Elects Officers
For New Year

Joe Blalock was elected president
of the Mcdowell County Wildlife
club this week. He succeeds S. L..
Homewood.
Other officers elected at the meet
ing held Monday evening in the COM
munity building were: Robert Car
penter, vice president; Dysart Mar
tin, secretary, and E. D. Kicks, treas
urer.
Win Donat, of the education divis-
ion of the Wildlife Commission,
spoke of proposed changes in the
game laws. Members adopted reso-
lutions instructing Roy W. Davis,
McDowelPs representative in the
1949 General Assembly of North
Carolina, in regard to the wishes of
the club regarding the proposed
changes.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
ACHIEVEMENT DAY
PROGRAM HELD
LAST SATURDAY

Betty Conley and Bobby Epley
were named the outstanding All
club boy and girl for the year 1948
at All Club Achievement Day held
in the office of Miss Jean Steele,
county home demonstration agent,
last Saturday. Each was presented
at S25 U. S. Savings Bond contrib
uted by the First National and Mar
ion Industrial Banks.
F. H. Jeter, of the State Exten-
sion Service, was guest speaker. The
keynote of his address was: "boys
and girls in the United States can
look forward to the day when they
can assume positions Of power and
leadership. In no other nation in the
world is that possible.'
He emphasized the possibilities
open to all All club youths by citing
instances in which rural boys and
girls had achieved renown by carry
ing out the practices taught them in
their All club work. Jeter said All
youths were not merely interested
in doing work, but in doing it we'll
In the absence of the president
Dorothy Dean Dobbins, vice presi
dent, presided and minutes were
read by Frances Barlowe, secretary
Scripture was read by Ruth Boyd
The North Cove All club sang
"Silent Night, and Christmas folk
song was rendered by Helen Boyd.
A reading, "Only Then Can You
Keep Christmas" was given by
Gladys Baucom.
The Dysartsville club was awarded
first prize for the best programs and
record books during the year.
Awards
Awards for the year were pre-
sented by the Vice President to the
following club members:
Thelma Morgan, of Glenwood,
best canning exhibit; Marilyn Brink
ley, North Cove, best canning record !;
Louise Cook and Kate Morgan also
received canning awards; Ellen Nc
Peters, Pleasant Gardens, best Safe
ty Record; Eloise Anthony, Pleasant
Gardens, first place in room improve
ment.
Senior Dress Contest Winners:
Betty Conley, of North Cove, first;
Continued on page 81
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
HOLIDAY CL0SlNCS
ARE ANNOUNCED

Christmas holidays for most of
the local stores, offices and other
establishments were announced this
week.
Virtually all stores will observe
Saturday and Monday as Christmas
holidays. The Post Office will be
closed on Christmas Day only. The
First National and Marion Industrial
Banks will close Saturday and Mon
day. The North Carolina Employ
ment Service office will observe
Friday, Saturday and Monday as
holidays.
The court house offices will be
closed Friday and Saturday.
Schools in the Marion City unit
will close for Christmas vacation on
December II and reopen January 3.
County schools will close December
21 and reopen January 8.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
Hilton Addresses
kiwanis Club

Carl Whitesides was in charge of
the program at the Kiwanis meeting
held in the community building last
Tuesday evening. He presented to
the club as guest speaker DR.. ]. H.
Hilton, Dean of Agriculture, State
College of the University of North
Carolina.
Dean Hilton discussed the future
of agriculture in North Carolina and
was highly encouraging in the views
he took on the subject. The speaker,
a relative newcomer of North Caro-
lima, was high in his praise in the
natural position of our state and
compared it to several sections of
the midwest where he had spent
some thirty years in agricultural
| work.
As an example of what can be done
by agriculture in North Carolina,
DR.. Hilton used corn as an example.
| He used charts to show the ire
mendous increase in yield per acre
in this commodity emphasizing the
tremendous gains being made during
the past four years.
President V. T. Eckerd presided
at the meeting and recognized a
number of guests among whom were
included: Miss Helen Smarr, Mrs.
Rosamond Braly, Miss Mickey Nit
chem, Miss Celia Owens, Mrs. Ray
Cline, Reverend M. O. Owens, Jack
Hewitt, Charles C. Elledge, Homer
Hagna, Edgar Morgan and Bruno
Bruner. A large number of the above
mentioned guests assisted the XII
wanians in their presentation of the
Kiwanis Minstrel.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
CHRIST M AS
SERVICES
ANN0UN need

Christmas services in the local
churches will begin Sunday, Decem-
Der 10.
Plans for services have been an
nounced as follows:
First Methodist
A Vesper Service will be held at
five O'Clock, Sunday afternoon, De-
cember 10, in the church auditorium.
The program will feature playlet
illustrated with slides of famous
paintings. Music will be furnished by
the youth and junior choirs of the
church.
Margaret McLarty, Larry Gibson
and Alan Pless will play the leading
roles. Narrators are Joby Smith,
Pollyanna Atkins, Eleanor Grayson
and Bill Suttle. r. C. Carnes will
have charge Of backstage arrange
ments.
First Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian church
will present pageant under the di-
rection of Mrs. John Finley Sunday
vening, December 10, at 1880
O'Clock. A White Christmas offering
will be taken for local charities and
a Joy Gift offering for Ministerial
Relief.
The Sunday School will have a
Christmas tree and program at seven
O'Clock, Monday evening, Decem-
Der 20.
A Christmas theme will also be
carried out in the Worship Service
next Sunday morning.
First Baptist Church
A cantata "Childe Jesus" by
"Clokey and Kirk will be presented at
1880 o'clock, Sunday evening, De-
'celnber 10, at the First Baptist
church. The cantata consists of
Christmas carols Of various eras and
countries, some dating back to the
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Marion progress., 1948-12-16
Pre-Christmas Band Concert
Will Be Given Tonight

Two interesting selections are
featured on tonight's band program:
first, solo Romance" by Anton
Rubinstein spotlighting Bobby Kicks
on the French horn, and second,
"The Christmas Story, narrative by
high school principal Charles Elledge
and Christmas carols by Miss Jonas
Girls Glee club. Background music
for both features will be furnished
by the band.
George Gershwin's music also plays
a prominent part in the program. ga
Gershwin Selection'5' includes such
favorites as: "Strike Up the Band',
"1've Got Rhythm, Eliza" and
many others. To top off the Gersh-
win part of the music, the band has
programmed "The Little Rhapsody
in Blue" which consists of the main
melodies of the complete Rhapsody.
Cole Porter's Begin the Beguine" is
always good for an enthusiastic re-
ception because of it's universal
popularity. Not to forget some of
the old masters, J. S. Bach will also
get hearing in his "Arioso" and
"Prelude and Fugue in B flat
Minor"
The concert is scheduled for eight
O'Clock in the high school auditorium
and will commence promptly Mem
bers who will appear in the first
concert are:
Flutes: Hilda Goodman, Polly
anna Atkins, Janelle Harrison,
Oboes: Harry Mccall,
Bassoon: Mary Lou Haire,
B Flat Clarinets: Audrey Koon.
Vivian Suttlemyre, Sewell Laugh
ridge, Peggy Greasy, Joyce Pace,
Jane Shiflet, Hubert Martin, Jewell
Reel, Joe Eckerd, Bill Suttle, Vir-
ginia McBee, Charlene Arrowood.
Jean Matthews, Betty Cuthbertson.
Ellen Ann Morris,
Alto Saxaphone: Bobby Lang,
key McLa1n,
Tenor Saxaphone: Gray Proctor,
Baritone Saxaphone: David Fin
ley.
Bass Clarinet: Mary Belle Gray
son,
Comets: Larry Gi SON, John
Laughridge, Marshall Dark, Connel-
ly Miller, Bill Hawkins, Norman
Elliott, Kenneth Cannon, Bill Smith,
Blake Suttle, Pauline Davis,
French Horns: Bobby Kicks, Jane
Brown, Thelma Sturgeon, Betty 10
Sentelle,
Baritones: Mickey Walker, Gene
Cross,
Trombones: Dean Seagle, Donnie
Godfrey, Jimmy Greene, Glenn Wall,
Dean Morgan, Guy Smith,
Bases: Bobby Curtis, Ralph
Fender, Karl Warlick,
Percussion: Helena Browne, Pat
sy Cooper, Bill Bradford, Minnie
Jane Bowman, Dorothy ton,
Loretta Walker.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
Soil Committeeman
Named Last Week

William Greenlee was elected a
member of the County Soil Con-
servation committee for a term Of
three years in elections held last
week. He succeeds James Goforth
whose term expires December 81
and will assume office on January
l. Other members of the committee
are J. R. Jimeson, chairman and
Tom Stacey.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
johnson Electric Co.
Moves to New Location

The Johnson Electric company
will be open for business at it's new
location on South Main street, to-
day Thursday, Andrew fainter,
manager, announced this week.
The new building, adjacent to Nc
Dowell Cleaners, has a modernistic
front with display windows slanting
toward the entrance door. The in
terror is finished with flourescent
lighting, tile floor and streamline
design.
Formal opening will be held in
January.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
LANNlNG NAMED
PLAYING MANAGER

The Marion Recreation associa-
ton named John Y. Lanning, for
merly Of Albany, N. Y, as play
ing manager for the 1e49 baseball
season at a meeting in the city
hall last Friday. Lanning has ac-
cepted the position, according to
announcement yesterday.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
POST OFFICE
TO BE OPEN
SATURDAY AFTERNOON

The Marion Post Office will be
open all day Saturday, Post
master John Finley said ye.ter-
day.
The usual half holiday will be
omitted December 18 and the Of
flee will observe the week day
hours of a. m. until 6 p. m.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
Three Eagle Scout Badges
Awarded At Court Of Honor

The Mcdowell County Boy Scout
Court of Honor was held Friday
night at the First Methodist church.
After presentation of a film, "The
Diesel Engine" and a prayer by
Rev. H. M. Wellman.
Eagle Scout badges were pre-
sented to: Jack Murray, David Pat
terson and Gerald Murray, all of
troop a, Marion. Follwing the Gus
tom of the Piedmont Council the
Eagle badge was presented to the
Scouts mother who pinned it on her
son. The Scout then presented the
mother with miniature Eagle Scout
badge. R. M. Schiele, scout execu-
tive, made the presentation talk to
the Eagle scouts.
John Gilkey presented the Fran
els Marion clubs Arthur Allen award
to Henry S. Brown, CT troop 1, Ash
ford, as the most outstanding scout
of the year.
The following were advanced in
rank:
Tenderfoot rank: Charles D.
Benge, troop 2, Marion; Harles
Moore, troop q, Marion; Arnold
White, Frank White, Frank Hark-
brode, J. C. Norman, Jr. and Donald
Seagle, troop 3, Marion; Sam Yam
cey, troop 6, Marion, and Tommy
Brown, troop 1, Ashford.
Second class: Johnny Cooke and
Billy Wilkinson, troop 6, Marion;
Bobby Hughes, Willie Hughes and
Taylor Russell, troop 8, Marion.
First class: Donald Johnston,
troop 6, Marion; Charles Burgin,
William Jaynes and Robert Parker,
troop 1, Sugar Hill.
Merit Badges
Carpentry: Charles Burgin, vii
liam Jaynes, Donald Wilkerson and
! Norman Melton, all Of troop l,
Sugar Hill.
Dairying: Norman Melton, troop
l, Sugar Hill.
! Dog Care: Norman Melton, troop
! l, Sugar Hill.
Farm Home Planning: Kerry
Montieth, troop 1, Sugar Hill.
| Farm Layout: Kerry Montieth,
troop 1, Sugar Hill.
Farm Mechanics: David Patterson
troop 4. Marion.
Firemanship: Lee Holland, troop
L., Sugar Hill.
First Aid: Wayne Bradburn, troop
| 4, Marion.
Home Repairs: Dean Ennis, troop
4, Marion; Charles Burgin, William
Jaynes, Bronson, Montieth and Rob-
ert Parker, troop l, Sugar Hill.
Horsemanship: Robert P a k T,
troop 1, Sugar Hill.
| Machinery: Norman Melton, troop
1, Sugar Hill.
Masonry: Lee Holland and Bron-
son Montieth, troop l., Sugar Hill.
Music: Ray McCurry and: Gene
Cross, troop 6, Marion,
Pathfinding: Howard Ward, Har:
old Hughes, Frank Locke, Dean
Patrick, Billy Roland and F. H.
Hughes, troop 3, Marion; Billie
Wilkerson, troop 1, Sugar Hill.
Pioneering: Bill Wilson, troop 6,
Marion.
Poultry Keeping: Bobby Bright,
troop 5, Marion.
Public Health: Wayne Bradburn
troop 4, Marion.
Public Speaking: David Patterson,
troop 4, Marion.
Reading: Bobby Bright, troop s.
Marion.
Scholarship: Jack Brown, troop 1,
Ashford.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
Permit Issued
For Mill Addition

The Town of Marion issued a
building permit to C. Jack James
Monday for the construction of an
addition to his manufacturing plant
on Logan street.
The permit calls for concrete and
brick plant to be constructed at an
estimated cost of $4,000.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
Musical Program
At Story Memorial

The Young People of the Story
Memorial Presbyterian church at
West Marion will give musical pro-
gram at 1880 o'clock next Sunday
evening.
The public is invited.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
GOVERNOR-ELECT SCOTT
TO TAKE OATH JANUARY 6

Raleigh-Now it's official. Gov
ernor-elect Kerr Scott will take the
oath of office in inaugural ceremon-
les here on January 6.
Marion progress., 1948-12-16
ADDITION MADE
TO FLORIST SHOP

An addition to the Roseland Flor
ist building on North Main street
was completed this week. The addi
ton houses storage refrigerator.
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Funds Raised at Mass
Meeting for Ingram Defense

tried and voncicted to die in the
electric chair. Because of the ma
tional interest that has risen, the
execution was stayed, and a hear
ing is scheduled for March. At
torney Walden stated that he is
convinced they will not be exc
cuted, that they are goin gto con-
centrate on getting the Ingrams
out Of Jail.
The attorney declared that much
progress is being made in the
south in those areas where Ne
groes r not afraid to put up a
militant struggle for their rights.
He has participated in cases in
almost every county in Georgia.
Incidentally, he also declared that
many whites are indignant in
Georgia over this episode, and that
even the jailers and sheriff are
sympathetic toward the prisoners
and grant them every sort of priv
ilege.
Mr.. Walden noted the great hull
labuloo about democracy in Eu-
ropean countries being raised by
the very individuals who are most
industrious in preventing it from
spreading here in America.
The meeting which was spon-
taneously arranged and carried
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