Franklin area updates and community notes from Franklin town
Tonight the Boston Concert Ensemble plays at Western Carolina College. Local residents plan to attend the concert to beat the cold front. The Franklin Main Runway at the airport reopened with aircraft visiting and christening the strip. City government plans in nearby towns prompt discussion. Stray dogs trouble Mulberry residents, and new shops open on East Franklin and Highlands roads. The Chamber crowds seek Cowee Ruby Mines publicity, and Wayah Bath azaleas are noted as exceptionally bright. Fire siren system explained as district officials discuss better solutions.
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Main
Palmer
Philips
Franklin Town
Brevard
Canton
Alfred Eisenstaedt Photographs Wayah Azaleas on South Tour
LIFE photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt toured Wayah and Friday on a picture taking trip through the South. He praised Wayah's flame azalea color while capturing images for postcards. Hugh Morton, noted photographer from Linville and Wilmington, joined the trip with Mel Grandfather Mountain as a Conservation official. Miss Betty Patterson, LIFE reporter, accompanied the group.
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Alfred Eisenstaedt
Life Magazine
Wayah
South
Mir. Eisenstaedt
Azalea
Hugh Morton
Linville
Wilmington
Mel Grandfather Mountain
State Department of Conservation and Development
Betty Patterson
LIFE
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Talent Hunt Show Open Here For Three Nights
Franklin Chamber of Commerce reports strong advance registrations for a three night mountain talent hunt at Franklin High stadium beginning tonight under the stars. Talent scout Bob Cox of St. Petersburg will attend all shows seeking authentic mountain acts to take to Hollywood, with the Smoky Mountain Cloggers among those already chosen for the trip.
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Franklin Chamber of Commerce
Franklin High Stadium
Bob Cox
St. Petersburg
Fla
West Coast
Macon County
Hollywood
Cox
Jaycees Plan Fourth of July Celebration
Franklin Junior Chamber of Commerce announces tentative plans for Independence Day activities. The club will drop morning and afternoon contests due to low interest last year, while expanding night events with free square dancing and exhibits. The Jaycee committee meets to finalize the program.
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Franklin Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
RM. Bidlew
Neighbors: town split over railroad loss and youth center
Mr. Maconian laments a town divided over losing the railroad and a stalled youth center project. He argues the community’s self focus threatens local labor and future prospects, urging concern for the lumber industry and youth facilities.
Open Letter Calls for Volunteers to Revive Franklin Memorial Park
Allan A. Brooks chairs a Building Committee urging public effort to finish Teen Center site at Slagle Memorial Park. The letter laments apathy, notes materials ready, and asks families to join a Saturday meeting and sod laying sessions to complete the project and renew community spirit.
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Seenor
A. A. Brooks
Franklin Memorial Park
Chamber of Commerce
Slagle Memorial Park
Plense
Allan A. Brooks
East Franklin Feeds 4-H Dress Review Friday Event
East Franklin School will host the annual 4 H dress review Friday afternoon with judging on the Danish system. Prizes donated by local Franklin stores. Glenda Lee will narrate the program and East Franklin 4 H Club members will perform with Linda Ledford Jane Weiss Martha Blaine and Nancy Cochran as pianist. Carson? chairs deco committee. Departments include Aprons Sports Clothes and School Dresses with listed contestants. Page 12.
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East Franklin
East Franklin School
Prilay Frernoon
Velock
Rebons
Franklin
Glenda Lee
Union
Carole Wurst
East Franklin Club
Linda Ledford
Jane ‘Weiss
Martha Blaine
Nancy Cochran
Pengyills
Franklin Club
Deco
Sereed Ae Ee Vets
Clariey Chapel
Cartangeebaye Juneels
Clotley
Selval Dersnes
Margaret Bailey
Eunice Holland
Jane Hastings
Margaret McCoy
Helen Mt Slagle
Karen Tiguston
Lille Carver
Betty Sue Tallent
Pexny Crisp
Janice “Crisp
Pauline Atorgan
Railroad Committee Formed to Fight Abandonment
A group of more than twenty local businessmen and two from Witter Lumber organized the Save the Main Road committee in Nantahala Power and Light rooms to oppose Tallulah Falls Railway abandonment. Sloan chaired. Reeves treasurer. The group plans to raise legal funds to aid Franklin interests for a Gainesville hearing on June 29, with a larger local delegation expected. The committee argues the railroad supports regional growth and warns of job losses if the line is abandoned. Final strategy and legal briefs will be prepared at the next meeting.
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Tallulah Falls
Witter, Lumber Company
Nantahala Pow Land
Light
Torganize and Map Strategy
Tob
Sloan
TUE,” Press
W. W. Reeves
Fung
Franklin
Gainesville
Failroad
Nete
Save’ the Railroad” Committee
Stoan
Coon Hounds Master to Receive S P C A Award
A racous tale from Macon County describes ake Chastain, master of Old Touse the famed coon hound, set to receive a humane award from the S P C A for acts aiding animal welfare. Old Touse was trapped during a chase and freed after 18 days by Luke and friends, drawing wide attention.
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Ake Chastain
Macon County
Old Touse
Mat Renresencatieey
Bellevue Kennel Club
WNG
Touse
Georgie
Luke F
New Bridal Veil Falls By Pass Opens On Highway
The Bridal Veil Falls area on US 64 between Franklin and Highlands has a new bypass completed after icing concerns. The old road remains accessible for those who wish to use it, while the highway department notes safer travel on the by pass.
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Franklin
Wighlands
Highway Department
Courthouse Remodeling Discussed At Tuesday Meeting
A July 14 open session drew 65 attendees including the county board of commissioners to review estimates for remodeling the courthouse and to plan a follow up meeting. Speakers urged caution on bonds and timelines, noting the building’s condition and the burden of financing a new courthouse while future projects like school construction loom.
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Board of County Commissioners
Ourthouse
Chaleman
Baldwin
At & P.m
Chaleman Baldwin
G. J. Hawk
Hen
Weather in Chapel Sponsored by the American Legion
Doug Pearson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Pearson, and Ronnie Menson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Menson, are included in the Weather in Chapel event sponsored by the American Legion.
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The
American Legion
Doug
Curtis Pearson
Ronnie
Ralph Menson
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Western ‘Carolina
Macon Muse
PHS
Monay
Mulberry
Walter ‘Mascon
Doyle Long
Don. Smith
Pat Henry
Uilding
Highlands Road
Pranklin
Chamber of Commercias
Cowee
Wessler
Ime
Courthouse
MR. Maconian
Railroad Committee
Tmber
Talioad
Kenyon
Ken
Coon Hound
S.P.C.A
Water Wonder
C.K. Olson
Wartno
Clark
Doug Pearson
Ronnie Hensen
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