Ray outlines AIS program in candidate statement
Ray, a Democrat running for the legislature, issues a public statement outlining his views on tax relief, school funding, highway construction, and county aid. He pledges to support liberal funding for education, proposed refunds to counties, and state takeovers of highways while favoring tax reductions and more revenue sources for the state. His remarks reference North Carolina public schools and the 535 and 37 term budgets, with notes on teacher salaries and prior votes.
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Ray
Franklin
King
Dnty
ts-Maconian
Fen
Patton
Macon County
Macon
Ghways
Carolina
Highlands Rectory Social to Honor Rev Frank Bloxham
The Wo wixiliary of the Church of Oration, Episcopal, will give a social from 4 to 6 o'clock afternoon, June 9 in the rectory in honor of the Rev. Frank Bloxham and Mrs. Bloxham who have recently moved to a new rectory this week. The event celebrates Miss Elliott's cot Satulah mountain.
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Jacomias
Church of Oration, Episcopal
Frank. Bloxham
Bloxham
Patterson Honored on 7th Birthday by Franklin Friends
Franklin residents celebrated Patterson’s seventh birthday on a May Sunday with about a hundred attendees at a lawn meal. Rev John Baty led a living tale and several sacred songs.
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Patterson
Franklin
Friends Lives
John Baty
Light vote seen in Macon County Democratic primary
J R Morrison chairman of the county board of elections noted about 3250 Democratic registrants in Macon County with roughly 250 new voters. He projected turnout near 1500 due to few local contests and low interest while the May 23 registration deadline stood. Under an attorney general ruling only registered Democrats can vote in the Democratic primary.
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Macon County
J. R. Morrison
County Board of Elections
Morrison
Attorney General
Hoey Likely To Lead Macon In Democratic Primary
Clyde R. Hoey of Shelby appears favored to win Macon county in Saturdays Democratic primary with observers noting growing strength for Sandy Graham and Ralph W. McDonald in the alternate contest. Straw polls showed McDonald leading statewide east with 47.84 percent, Hoey 34.20, Graham 16.14, and John A. McRae 1.76. McDonald led in 57 counties, Hoey in 7. Campaigns featured proxy speakers for McDonald and Hoey drawing crowds in Macon with Grover C. Davis backing McDonald and Judge Sam Carthey promoting Hoey.
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Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
Macon County
Sandy Graham
Ralph W. McDonald
Graham
McDonald
Hoey
McDonald Lea
John A. McRae
Charlotte
Grover C. Davis
Waynesville
Sam Carthey
Asheville
Clyde Hoey
Soil Payments in Macon To Average 7 50 an Acre
Farmers in Macon County face soil conservation payments set at 7.50 dollars per acre under the 1936 program, with extensions for worksheet filings until June 20. The county rate reflects average productivity of general soil depleting crops, and individual farm payments vary accordingly.
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Macon
S. W Mendenhall
Macon County
J. O. Schaub
N. C. State College
Sunday School Convention Set By Macon County Baptists
A regular monthly meeting of Macon County Baptist is announced for Sunday in June at Prentiss. The Sunday School convention will be held and delegates are urged to attend, with plans to be represented at the event.
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Macon County Baptist
Prentiss
John Moore Captures Big Muskie in Tennessee River Clash
John Moore hooks and lands the famed Big Muskie, a 15 pound, 40 inch muskellunge, after a two minute river tussle on the Little Tennessee near Lake Emory. He is treated for wounds from two hooks as spectators crown him hero amid governor race chatter and post‑deed photos for the Hall of Fame. The catch marks a rare south of Great Lakes muskellunge presence in upper Little Tennessee, last seen hauled in by Walter McConnell of Franklin last fall.
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Luther Anderson
Muskie
John Moore
Lake Emory
Tennessee
Franklin
Waterloo
William Trimble
Headden River
John
Angel's Hospital
Sion
Johnny
Hall of Fame
Little Tennessee
Great Lakes
Walter McConnell
Senate race narrows in 33rd district contest
Local political developments report the withdrawal of Democrat Vance A. Browning and A. H. Alexander from the 33rd district race. Kelley Bennett and G. W. Cover emerge as main contenders, with Cover favored in Cherokee and Bennett a former senator from 1931. The fall challenger will be Mc Kinky Edwards.
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Vance A. Browning
Bryson City
A. H. Alexander
Clay County
Kelley E. Bennett
Vryson City
G. W. Cover
Andrews
Browning
Kelly Bennett
R.A. Patton
Macon County
Patton
Cover
Cherokee County
Bennett
Cherokee
Mc~ Kinky Edwards
J. Frank Ray
A. B. Slagle
Wade C. Arvey
Mr. Slagle
Arvey
Clingman Buchanan Dies After Long Illness
Clingman Buchanan aged 35 died Saturday after an extended illness at the home of his father J Le Buchand. The funeral was held Sunday at Drymans Chapel Lower Tesenta with Rev J B Tabor officiating. Pallbearers included Marvin Angel Jim Justice Mell Cabel and Emory Keener. flower bearers Miss Blanche Long Miss Beulah Norris Mex Martha Cabel and Mrs Molly Marcletti. He was survived by his father and stepmother Mr and Mrs J J Buchanan three brothers Elis Grear and Elmer Buchanan of Franklin Route 2 and several nieces and nephews.
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Clingman Buchanan
J. le Buchandi
Otto
Dryman's Chapel
Lower Tesenta
J. B. Tabor
Marvin Angel
Jim Justice
Mell Cabel
Emory Keener
Blanche Long
Farmers Federation price quotes on poultry produce
Prices listed below are subject to change without notice. Quoted by Farmers Federation inc. Heavy breed hens 12e per hen. Light weight chickens 10e per dozen. Tans 18e per dozen. Noth sure. Potatoes No 1 bushel 100 dollars per bushel. Wheat per bushel 90. Quoted by Nantahala Creamer Butterfat per pound 1.
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Farmers Federation, Inc
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Ighlands Rectory
Inacon County
R. A. Patton
Big Muskie
Alexander
Dover
Franklin Produce Market
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