Smith Wins In State As Macon Carries Vote
In Macon county Ben Smith wins as the state carries Macon duties. The unexpired term of the late Senator J Melville is noted. Saturday's vote was light at 88 percent of the prior total. Compared statewide, turnout was 88 percent of the first primary. Despite a lighter vote, the county gave Ben a larger majority than here.
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J. Melville
Macon
Ben
Ial
P. Graham I
Willis'Smith
Eye
Do You eoking aaa t backward through the tle of The Press
Fifty years ago this week items include M C Lunsford and David W Blaine having tickets printed for the primary. A note mentions a road building project starting at Kiser's store five miles west of Franklin toward Nan.
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M. C. Lunsford
David W
Blaine
Kiser
Franklin
23 Boys And Girls Leave Fort Camp
A brief report notes that 23 boys and girls leave forth camp, with expectations that 100 will attend next year as agents plan improvements and recruitment for future sessions.
Church of Christ Evangelistic Meet Planned by Federation Leader
Federation president announces upcoming evangelistic meeting at Church of Christ with emphasis on outreach and revival. Local ministers and churchgoers prepare programs, sessions, and sermons for a community event expected to draw participants from surrounding areas.
Forest Head Visits Nantahala Forest Officials Gather for Talks
Forester Watts led a North Carolina tour with Herbert Stone T Haig and Don Mortig visiting the Nantahala National Forest. They toured Fontana Lake and Cutside Lake near Asheville, praising the scenery and discussing soil protection timber management and recreational needs. Watts noted the South could become a leading producer due to rising demand for Southern pine.
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Forrester Watts
Watts
Herbert Stone
ST Forester
Nantabala Na Onal Forest
T. Haig
Southeastern Experimentation
Don Mortig
Pisgah National
E.W. Renshaw
Nantaha'a’ National Forest
Fontana Lake
Cilltside Lake
Nantahala Forest
Asheville
Billy Graham to Visit Here in Notre Dame Era
Famous evangelist Billy Graham will visit the area, arriving from Montreal. He has built a strong reputation as an evangelist likened to Billy Sunday, drawing large crowds. The event is part of a series with a Friday night service set for the coming evening.
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Carolin
Montreal
Graham
Billy Sunday
Hollywood
Toe Fai
Two Districts 4H Contests Planned Here
Two Districts 4H contests scheduled for Friday plan to run from 10 am to 4 pm at the Agricultural building and Franklin Methodist church. County 4-H members Will compete in dairy food demonstrations and clothing projects with entrants from Swain Transylvania Wayne and others. Louise Owenby leads Nantahala club in clothing. Ann Teague represents Macon in demonstrations.
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Florence
Sherri
Macon
Franklin Methodist
Hurch
Raneytvanie Coun
Ivania
Cou Hoa
Swain
Wvania
Clay
Louise Owenby
Ann Teague
Prentiss
Rita Dubois
Miss Maco to represent Macon County at coronation
Doris Dalrymple will serve as official representative of Macon County at the coronation of King James Lendrom James D. Conley and will accompany escorts at social functions connected with the ceremony.
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Doris Dalrymple
Macon ‘County
Lendrom James
Jimmy) Conley
Connec ‘Dom
Mrs Bradley Heads Council Of Home Demonstration Clubs
Mrs Ralph Bradley of Franklin Route 3 was elected president of the Macon County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs at a meeting in the Agricultural Building. She succeeds Mrs J R Ray in October. New officers include Mrs Jack Cabe as vice president and Mrs Dan Reynolds as secretary, with Mrs Ch Houston elected treasurer. The officers will be installed at countywide Achievement Day in October, with Mrs J S Gray to install. The planning committee will form for 1981 work. Dr Carl C Janowsky urged civic health-consciousness and leadership in communities. The curb market has grown from four to 30 sellers since April. Devotions were led by Mrs W N Dalrymple. the Upper Cartoogechaye club was welcomed.
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Ralph Bradley
Macon County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs
Bradley
Franklin
Oak Grove
J. R. Ray
Jack Cabe
Holly Springs
Dan Reynolds
City Club
Route 4
Fas Amed
Cabe
Ch . Houston
J. 8. Gray
State Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs
Health Department
W.N. Dalrymple
Treasrer
W. W. Sloan
Ruth Burch
Upper Cartoogechaye
Plan Celebration Here July Fourth Plan Celebration Here
July Fourth activities include traditional Independent Day races and contests in the morning, baseball in the afternoon, and dancing in the evening. The event features three races for two midget teams in front of the courthouse, with prizes donated by local businesses. Evening program includes a square dance at Franklin airport hangar, square dance contests, and cake walks. Prizes for morning events range from a watch to an automobile oil change, with cash and merchandise credits also awarded.
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Wwe
Amusuc
Prandin
Frankin School
Veterans For Foreign Wars
Franklin Airport
The
Franklin ‘Press
Ant
Eight Boy Scouts Set for National Jamboree
A group of eight Boy Scouts from the Daniel Boone Council will travel to the national jamboree in Greensboro. The boys include Zachary Siler, Ross Edwards, Richard Russell, Mark Dowdle, Bill Zickgraf, Ben Edwards, Herbert Russet Mettevey, and Wayne Mettevey, among others, joining local troops for the seven day gathering with fellow scouts from Asheville and nearby areas.
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Oun
Macon
Hancon
Atheville
Daniel Boone ‘Council
Greensboro
History Valley
Forge
Franklin
Wil Siler
Ross Zachary
Ben Edwards
Richard Russell
Mark Dowdle
Bill Zickgraf
Herbert
Russet Mettevey
Weather record heat tops 92 at Doweeta forest station
The weather station at Doweeta Experiment Forest reported a high of 92 degrees on Monday, the season's peak to date, with the previous high 89 in June. The past week saw frequent wet days, several 90s, and mild nights with low temperatures around 60.
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Doweeta Experiment Forest
Mercury
Blaine Family Plans Reunion At Mrs Shope Home
The Blaine family invites all descendants of Silas and Agnes Harris Blaine to a reunion at Mrs EV Shope’s home in Prenda Sunday. A program of music and worship is planned and attendees are asked to bring baskets for lunch.
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Blaine
EV Shope
Silas
Agnes Harris Blaine
Franklin Softball League Results Friday Night
Franklin softball league results from Friday night June 23 feature van Raalte at four and a Forest Service matchup with score details not fully readable. The report lists teams and players involved, noting performance and weather conditions on the field.
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van Raalte
Forest Service
Franklin Co Ed Club Elects Officers at Weekly Meet
Nell Mooney was elected president of the Franklin Co-Ed Club at the weekly meeting Tuesday night at the Airport Girl. T. W. Angel III was chosen vice president, Miss Helen Wilson named secretary, and Miss Margaret Setser elected treasurer. The group will skip its regular Tuesday meeting next week for a swimming party at Clayton Country Club on Wednesday evening, meeting at Lt. Phillips service station at 7. Commencement exercises cross to the vacation Bible school at First Baptist Church at 8 p.m. Sunday evening, Rev. M. W. Chapman announced. At the program, 262 certificates will be presented. the school ends tomorrow. Plan song concert. The Hartford Meddy quartet will conduct Lenin: serie the Teleost church Saturday night at 8. Carl D. Morgan was announced. an offering will cover expenses, admission free. The general public is invited to Morgan.
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Toda’ Baptist Arch
Mullam”L. Sorrell
Plan P. T. A
Parent-Teacher Association
Cullazaja School
Davis Siders
Nantahal Ramblers
Nell Mooney
First Baptist Churca
M. W. Chap
Bible School
Hartford Meddy
Robbins, Tenn
Lenin
Carl 'D. Morgan
Genera Publi
Morgan
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Browning
Church of Christ
Federation President
Federation
Lyle Watts
Forest Head
Billy Graham
Evangel
Tabernacle Service
Maco
Mrs. Bradley
Counsil
Monstration County Oud
Namahala Woods
Namahala National Forest
Lana
Boy Scouts
Franklin Softball League
High Low Pet Forest Service
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