Macon voters weigh primaries and slate of candidates
Lively turnout described county wide with full official precinct results. Incumbents and local officials led a list of nominees including Rogers for representative Edwards Blaine Dalton Whitaker Queen Bryson City and Slagle in key races. U S Senator Bailey defeated Fountain with Republicans Morris over Klutz and a few absentee ballots noted. Scientists suggest dandelions could yield rubber, sparking tire factory hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rogers
W. W. Edwards
Highlands
CW. Blaine
Franklin
John H. Dalton
G. O. Wallace
Wil Ed B. Whitaker
Bryson City
AL. Penland
Hayesville
Aird
Jon M. Queen
Waynesville
Baxter Co Jones
Macon County
A. B. Slagle
Fred Cabe
Harley K.cabe
Frank Murray
Gus. Leach
County Board of ‘Commissioners
Sam J. Morris
Stoner W. Klutz
Elijay
Smith Bridge
U. S. Senate
Fountain Bailey
Penland
Whitaker
John M. Queen
Baxter Janes Seale
Fred D. Cabe
Harley R Cabe
Frank I Murray
Register OF Deeds
Tom Bryson
Lake V. Shope
Gus Leach
J. B. Elmore
Board OF Education
CG Moore
Gene Crawford
Jim S. Gray i
Lee Mason
Frank Browning
J. E. Cabe
EB. Byrd
R. Phillipe
War Bond Sales For May Near Tripling County Quota
War bond sales in Macon county for May nearly triple the quota. Through Franklin and Highlands banks and post offices, about 21 818 75 dollars were sold, with Highlands adding around 10 000 dollars. Cabe praises cooperation and Highlands community for strong war support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin and Highlands
Ost
Macon County
Henry W. Cabe
Cibe
Bank of Franklin
Mr. Cabe
Macon
Newsmen Visit Franklin To View Scenery And Gather Tar Heel Material
Carl Goerch editor of The State and Robert A Erwin NC journalist living in Washington visited Franklin last week. They came to explore Macon history and scenery and to gather material for upcoming features. Erwin plans to run portions of interest about Tar Heel officials in Washington in this newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Goerch
Raleigh
Robert A. Erwin
North Carolina
Washington
Franklin
Goerch
Macon
Erwin
Tar Heelia
Tar Heel
AAA Farmers Receive Phosphate for Immediate Delivery
AAA phosphate arrives this week and will be delivered to the first farmers who call. The shipment signals early access for growers seeking the fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Chamber of Commerce Seeks New Members for Town Fund Drive
Citizens and businesses are invited to join the Chamber of Commerce as part of the season’s support drive. Membership encourages greater service to Franklin and Macon County with many local firms already contributing. Call at the information booth to enroll. secretary Lee Guffey and the board seek broad participation from the town and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Moreseful
Lee Guffey
Ralph Morgan Joins Perry's Store as Pharmacist
Mr. Ralph Morgan, brother of de Rey A. Rafes Morgan, accepted a pharmacist position at Pers Drug Store. He has been a registered pharmacist for years and held roles in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. McGuire in Charlotte on April 22, a daughter named Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Morgan
Perry's
de Rey A. Rafes "Morgan
Morgan
Spruce Pine
N. C
Mrs. W. McGuire
Charlotte
Elizabeth
Home Canning Sugar Rationing Set for June 15
Macon County announces Home Canning sugar rationing begins Monday June 15 1982 registration will be at multiple local schools from 9am to 5pm Eastern War Time one registrant per family must present War Ration Books provide accurate 1981 fruit canning quantities and meet Friday June 12 at 10am for guidance Teachers will serve as registrars per OPA instructions in a county wide effort led by Dr W E Furr and Supt G L Houk with several local organizers named for each district.
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Union
Otto
Oak Grove
Higdonville
Pine Grove
Holly Springs
Watauga
Burningtown
Oak Dale
Slagle
Allixin- Watts
OPA
W. E. Furr
Macon County
Office of Price Administration
Tam
Wins Wings for Lieut Patton at Randolph Field Texas
James D. Patton son of R A Patton recently graduated as a flying officer at Randolph Field Texas joining the ranks of fighter flyers destined to stream forth to every continent under the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Patton
R.A. Patton
Randolph Field
Texas
Service Personnel Moves and Assignments Highlight Section
News notes list multiple service members and family relations. Pvt. R S Sloan moved from Camp Wheeler Ga to Fort Bragg as part of the 9th Division 3d Infantry. Allen Ordway of the Medical corps pending ten day furlough returns to the Naval Supply Depot Brooklyn. Pvt. Robert Hawks Jr graduates training at Fe Gor Ky then enters Armed Forces as a technical specialist. W W Wilkie of Corpus Christi Texas earns a fighter mechanic rating in the Air Corps. Jesse McCracken son of Ila McCracken Holly Springs joins Armed Forces. Pvt Grady Garver, formerly in Florida, visits Holly Springs with his bride. Pvt Howard E Barsass at Camp Tyson Tenn transferred to Hawthorne Calif. Mack Setser of Marine Barracks Parris Island spent last week with family. Willard B Sanders son of Marion Sanders Route 2 now stationed in Trinidad BWI. Gus G Baldwin of farming firm and Line is on reserve at Fort Canterbury.
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Pvt
R. S. Sloan
Camp Wheeler
Fort Bragg
Allen Ordway
Medical Corps
U. S. Navy
Naval
Brooklyn
Robert Hawks, Jr
Jane Hawks
Aguose
N. Sis
Fe Gor
W. W. Wilkie
Grady Garver
Florida
Osgar Carver
Holly Springs
Howard E. Barsass
Camp Tyson
Tenn
Hawthorne
Calif
Willard B. Sanders
Marion Sanders
Trinidad
Gus G. Baldwin
Farvin & Line
Fort Canter
Hich
All Stars Sweep Murphy In Smoky Mountain Twin Bill
Franklin All Stars move into a first place tie by winning 9-8 and 3-1 at Murphy. In game one Murphy led late before Franklin tied it and won in extra innings as Buie earned his third win. McCollum pitched well in game two with four hits and three more in a big triple play, while Elliott and Crawford led respective sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin All-Stars
Murphy
Innisg
All-Stars
Buie
Phil” McCollum
Cout
Georgia
Elliott
Crawford
Franklin
Hayesville
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U. S. Treasury
Rome
America
Trim
Cabe
Jeorge Anderson
Highlands Bank and
Posto
Bob Erwin
C. of
Eiverside Tan
Alee W.H. Scliers
Zickaras Hardwood Co
Farmers Federation
Cagle’s Care
Better Beer Co
Rayrocery and Feed Co
City Market
E.W. Long
Bryant Furniture Co
Building & Loan Ass
Stewarts Essociation
Angel's Drug
Roy F. Cunningham
Disie
Swafford’s
Franklin Hardware
Duncan Motor Co
Ek, Cunningham & Co
Sanders
Macon County Supply
John B. Henry
GG Watkins
USO Campaign
John Archer
J. E. S. Thorpe
C. Dowdle
Jo Archer
J. L. Stokes
Hubert Wardlaw
Herbert E. Church
Lester. S. Vcontey
Benny Mets Gailey
Robert R
Gai
Richard S. Jones
James A. Sutton
Dan Bryson
C. D. Baird, Jr
E. J. Whitmire
Wilton H. Coop
Frank
Jesse McCracken
Ila McCracken
Mack Setser
Marine Barracks
Parris Island
S.C
Evi
Destruction Battallion
Lieut
Louis Manning
Harvard University
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