Franklin Thrives As Summer Visitor Boom Anticipated
Franklin prepares for a larger summer visitor influx than ever, boosted by improved highway access to isolated Nantahala regions and nationwide publicity for the Great Smoky Mountains. The Nantahala forest service and local chamber of commerce plan campaigns to attract travelers, highlighting scenic spots around Franklin and nearby mountains, along with golf, fishing, hiking, swimming, and enhancing resort facilities on Main Street.
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Franklin
Ins
Great Smoky Mountains
Highlands
Cullasaja Gorge
Whiteside Mounain
Nantahala Gorge
Wayah Bald Mountain
Observatory
Indian
Shooting Creek Valley
Scott Griffin
Main Street
C. S. Brown
Kelly Tea Room
Franklin Terrace
Trimont Inn
J. W. C. Johnson
Trimont Mountain
Rogers Hall
Sam L. Rogers
Farmers Federation and Nantahala Creamery Price Quotes
Prices listed subject to change. Farmers Federation quotes heavy breed hens at 12 for 1.25, live weight chickens at 1.25 per unit, field peas at 2.00 per bu, No 1 potatoes at 1.25 per bu, and Nantahala Creamery notes butterfat at 1.20 per lb.
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Farmers Federation, Inc
Nantahala Creamery
Ib. A
Franklin Library Becomes Macon County Public Library
County commissioners voted to absorb the Franklin Library into the Macon County Public Library with no county financial obligation. A managing committee will be appointed, keeping the library in Franklin, and oversight will follow State Library regulations. Committee members named for discussion are Mrs. T. W. Porter, Mrs. Reba Tessier, Mrs. J. C. Barrington, J. S. Robinson, and Rev. Frank Bloxham.
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Franklin Library
Mace County Library
Franklin Library Club
Macon County Public Tood
Macon County Public Library
Franklin
State Library Association
Board of Commissioners
T. W. Porter
Reba Tessier
J. C. Barrington
J. S. Robinson
Frank Bloxham
Bryant closes big campaign at Franklin event
Bryant Furniture wrapped its two month home furnishings campaign in Franklin on Tuesday with a large crowd. Premiums awarded include Bryant Special range to Carl Greet, kitchen cabinet to Mrs. Bert Zachary, innerspring mattress to Mrs. J B Vinson, overstuffed chair to Charlie Penland, bedside rug to Mrs. Cora Ricknan, floor lamp to Mrs. Mamie Williamson, vanity bench to Burrell Southards, and end table to RR Ward. Six beach chairs went to six winners including Mrs. Dewey Corbin and Mrs. John Cole. Mirrors were awarded to Mane Palmer, Mrs. Ben McCullum, Mrs. Frank Killian, Louise Blaine, and others.
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Bryant Furniture Company
Franklin
Carl Greet Franklin
Bryant
Bert Zachary
Highlands
J B. Vinson
Otto
Charlie Penland
Cora Ricknan
Burningtown
Mamie Williamson
Burrell Southards
Ward
Dewey Corbin
John Cole
Tom Bingham
C. E. Fish
E. C. Painter
T. W. Walker
Mane Palmer
Ben McCullum
Frank Killian
Louise Blaine
Jim Talley
Donie Mashburn
Bert Waldropp
Henderson Calloway
Marie Evelyn Angel
Claud Roper
Ernest Wallace
J. E. Bradley
Boise Hall
Wayah Refuge Opens to Fishermen First Weekend in June
The Wayah Bald game refuge will open to fishermen on Friday Saturday and Sunday June 4 5 and 6. Warden George Crawford will be at the entrance issuing permits at 1.00 each. A JA fishing license is required.
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Wayah
Wayah Bald
George Crawford
Crawford
Eligible for Aid in Macon County Under New State Program
North Carolina estimates show about 188 Macon County residents qualify for aid under the 1937 social security provisions taking effect July 1. County officials will announce tax levies for old age assistance and aid to dependent children. eligibility requires low income, citizenship, and long NC residence.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Macon County
General Assembly
United States
Bible School to Present Program Sunday Night at Franklin Methodist
Pupils of the Vacation Bible School at Franklin Methodist Church will present a program next Sunday night during the regular service hour. All departments participate with songs, Bible verses, prayers, hymns, and a pageant. The program features openings, dialogues, and dramatized readings reflecting faith and world neighbors.
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Franklin Methodist Church
Tennis Entries Open At Golf Club For Men Singles
Entries for a men s singles tennis tournament at the golf club are accepted through Sunday. Defeated first-round players enter a consolation bracket and may still win. Finals and semi finals sets are decided by vote, and prizes include equipment for first flight and consolation rounds.
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Mornty
Charles Hunnicutt
Emory Hunnicutt
C. 1
Rice
Clayton
W. J. Cole
Tony Welch
K. Greenwood
Doug Nichols
John Wasilik
Pop Dunbar
John Archier
Gilmer Crawford
Paul Green
Bill Sloan
Jerry Welsh
Bryant
Smith
Macon Fur Co awards spring contest prizes
The Macon Fur Company completed the second of its spring premium contests on May 2. Prizes awarded include a Roman Eagle stove to Mrs Tim Calloway of Franklin, kitchen cabinet to Mrs Hayden Tippett of Route 4, bed spring to Mrs Lake Ledford of Prentiss, mattress to Bill Elliott of Route 4, floor lamp to Charles Sitwinter of Gneiss, and a porch rocker to Burrell Southards of Prentiss. A third contest is announced to run from now until July 3.
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Macon Fur Company
Roman Eaglestove
Tim Calloway
Franklin
Hayden Tippett
Lake Ledford
Prentiss
Bill Elliott
Charles Sitwinter
Gneiss
Burrell Southards
Rev C C Herbert Returns to Franklin Church
Rev C C Herbert pastor of the Franklin Methodist church returns from Charlet on South Carolina after months away due to illness. He resumes duties with improved health and strong local welcome. Rev Mr Price who served during his absence has returned home to South Carolina.
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C. C. Herbert
Franklin
Franklin Methodist Church
Charleton
S. C
Herbert
Macon County Board Plans Ten New School Buses
The Macon county commissioners approved a plan with state aid to secure ten new buses for next school year. Six buses will be purchased by the county and four by the state, featuring steel bodies and modern safety equipment to improve student transportation.
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Fee of County Commissioners
Macon County
George Carpenter Jr Heads Valdese Lions Club
George Carpenter Jr formerly of Franklin and manager of the Colonial Theatre in Valdese was elected president of the Valdese Lions Club at a meeting in Valdese last week. Other officers include Hayes Rutherford secretary treasurer Henry Grill 1st vice president Athos Rostan 2nd vice president Walter Sala 3rd vice president Mayor Leon Butler tail twister Dallas Brinkley and Lions Tanner. Carpenter is regarded as a prominent figure in Walden sian public life.
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Valdese
George Carpenter
Franklin
Prent
Lions Club
Hayes Rutherford
Henry Grill
Athos Rostan
Walter Sala
Leon Butler
Lion Tanner
Dallas Brinkley
Lion
New Cafe Opens in Franklin at The Tavern
A new and well equipped cafe named The Tavern opened to the public Wednesday in the New Leach building on Main Street. It is operated by Mr and Mrs Hugh Leach and promises good business, with modern appliances and a bright, airy interior.
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Leach
Main Street
Hugh Leach
Franklin Terrace Leased to Mr Bryant
The Franklin Terrace owners announce the terrace has been leased for the summer to Mr Bryant of Mount Dora Florida a capable hotel manager with twenty eight years in the hotel business Mrs Willis thanks Franklin residents and hospitality establishments for past courtesies and hopes the same will be extended to Mr Bryant The Terrace will continue to run under the same name.
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Frankli Terrace
Bryant
Mount Dora
Fla
Willis
Franklin
Paul Carpenter Enters Cleaning Business
Paul Carpenter enters the cleaning business by acquiring Economy Cleaners from Harry and Richard Holt and will operate from the stand across from Thor. Carpenter has hired Newt Gibson, a longtime expert cleaner and presser in the community. The deal became effective June 1.
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Was Carpenter
Harry
Richard Holt
Economy Cleaners
Stand
Thor
Carpenter
Newt Gibson
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Franklin Produce Market
Bible School
Macon Furniture Company
George Carpenter, Jr
Heads Lions Club
Mr. Bryant
Paul Carpenter
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