Town to file civil suit over zoning violation
The Town of Franklin authorized an institute civil action against Lee Tippett for operating a rock crusher in a residential area in violation of zoning rules. A restraining order is planned to stop the operation. Town officials also re hired water, fire, and police staff on a month to month basis amid other civic actions.
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Franklin
Tommey
Dones
A.C. Ty
Singer
Lee Tippett
Herman Childers
Tysinger
Mr. Jones
Police Department
C.D. Baird
Nelson Ledford
Homer Cochran
C. ©. Ramsey
Hl Horsley
Drag Race Reported On US 64 Near Slagle’s Dairy
Highway Patrolman H T For season said an illegal drag race occurred on US 64 near Slagle’s Dairy. He knows the drivers’ identities but lacks enough evidence to indict them. Patrolman Ferguson noted it was the county’s first organized race, with two late model cars used and spectators in a small crowd.
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Slagle’s Dairy
H. T. Forseason
Ferguson
Auto crash claims lives of Macon sians
A South Skeenah man Porter Thomas and his family were killed in a Sunday midnight crash near Madison Georgia when the car allegedly veered off the road and struck a bridge abutment. Ethel Mae Mot Thomas 40 and their daughter Carole Elizabeth Thomas 3 died at the scene and a hospital in Athens treated others. Kate 6 and Ray 10 were among the injured, with all occupants hospitalized. See No 2 Page 10.
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Thomas
Kate
Ray
No Closure Of Highway During Job On US 23 441
President Engineer Sr. Ung says US 28 441 from Franklin to Sylva will stay open during proposed paving with short delays on the two lane section. Bids approved in Raleigh. state Contractors of Hickory submitted the low bid of 244 305.50 for US 23 441 and part of US 28 10 A. project covers 7.24 miles in this county from Franklin to Cowee Gap, Macon Jackson line.
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Franklin
Ailsboro
Sr. Ung
Usry
Raigh
State” Highway Commisson
Hickry
West City
Sylva
Scott's Creek Bridge
Cowee Gap
Macon-Jaskoon
Tax Rate Increases 1 Cent for Schools in County Plan
The county levy rises one cent per hundred valuation to fund schools as part of measures supported by the county agent’s staff. The 1.50 per hundred rate funds educational services and staff pay adjustments.
Macon County Budget Pitches 15 Cent Tax Hike
Macon County budget requests a 15 cent tax increase for schools but the board granted 10 cents, setting the county levy at 48 cents and projecting about 76 000 for 1996 57. Opening dates tentatively set August 28 for District 1 Franklin and surrounding areas and September 3 for District 2 Nant Highlands. Commissioner actions also include a 3 percent raise for county agricultural employees and approval of jail project bills.
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Bueck
Macon
Macon Board of County Commissioners
Board of Education
Franklin
Surround
Nants Highlands
Holland McSwain
Eee
Baldwin
Brown
Roane
T. H. Fagg
Fagg
Dart
General Assembly
R. S. Jones
Western Carolina Telephone Company
Franklin Township
State Utilities Commission
Jones
Sweatman Dies At 81 In Morganton Area
Daniel Monroe Sweatman 81 longtime Forest Service worker and farmer died Thursday in Morganton hospital after illness of three weeks. He lived in Dills Creek Carnegocheaye area, native of Jackson County, born November 29 1875. He married Josie Johnson October 30 1899, who survives. Funeral Saturday at Carloogechaye Baptist Church with Rev Andrew Cloer officiating. Surviving: wife two sons Brodie Franklin Route 1 and Wiley Concrete Wash two daughters Fred Butterworth Mine Run Va and George E Anderson Route 1. brother Sam Route 3 sister Mrs John Hall Franklin. seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Daniel Monroe Sweatman
U.S Forest Service
Morganton Hospital
Sweatman
Dills Creek
Nogechaye
Jackson County
David
Elizabeth Dills Sweatman
Josie Johnson
Macon County
RJ. Goldston
Lyman Sweatman
W. R. Waldroop
Jess. Shope
Willam Barnard
Gilmer Setser
Siler Slagle
Brodie
Franklin
Route 1
Wiley
Concrete
Wash
Fred Butterworth
Mine Run
George E. Anderson
Sam
John Hall
Flame Azalea Blooms At Wayah Bald Region
Wayah District Ranger W L Nothstein notes flame azalea begins blooming in lower elevations near Wayah Bald in eastern America. The peak is not expected on the Bald itself until mid June or later as thousands visit to see the colorful display alongside mountain laurel.
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Wayah Bald
Wayah
W. L. Nothstein
Teachers Honor Departing Superintendent And Wife
Teachers honored Supt. and Mrs. Holland Mc Swain with a reception at East Franklin School. The McSwains will move to Murphy this month where Mr. McSwain becomes city schools chief. W. G. nt of Crawford is pictured presenting a silver candlesticks set.
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Holland McSwain
East Franklin School
McSwains
Murphy
McSwain
W. G. Nt
Crawford
N. C. Education
4 H Dress Review Set at East Franklin School
More than 110 have registered for the 4 H Dress Review set to be held Tuesday afternoon at East Franklin School starting at 1 30. Five groups will compete aprons night clothes play clothes school clothes and est clothes with judges Mrs Doris Stephens Rabun County High School Ga Mrs Sarah Selvert Rabun County home agent and Miss Eule Penland Franklin former home economics teacher listed as judges.
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Smaonis Wee Atin Ace
East Franklin
Mabel Swan
Doris Stephens
Rabun County
Sarah Se
Hospital Wing Dedication Postponed at Angel Hospital
The dedication of the $280,000 Angel Hospital outpatient clinic wing is delayed due to construction delays. Medical director Dr N Angel says the event will likely be held in September.
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F Angel Hospital
Edgar ‘Angel
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Sim
Iyo
Edward Bryant
Jim
AG. Cagle
J. Frank Martin
H.H. Gause, Jr
W. C. Burrell
James
Jim) Hauser
Harrison Avenue
Georgia
Mionaa Oy
South Skeenah
Fi Forest Service
Flame Azalea
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