Sylva School Year to Begin July 12, End Day Before Christmas, 1926

Schools to Open Monday, July 12th

All of the six-months schools of this county, which number about 20, will open Monday, July 12th. This is about a month earlier than they have been opening, and it is stated that the reason for starting them so early is that they will be out before the worst part of the winter sets in, and another reason is, when the schools stop for the Christmas holidays, that the average attendance drops in some instances less than 75 percent.

With the schools opening at this time they will be out the day before Christmas, and it is said that this will enable the schools to secure better teachers, as the teachers can go to the eastern part of the state and teach during the spring months.

Prof. J.N. Wilson, superintendent of schools, says that this plan has been tried out in several counties and that it has worked fine, and that he believes that it will be much better for the county than opening a month later.

All other schools will begin at the usual time that they have heretofore.

From the front page of The Ruralite, Sylva, N.C., Tuesday, July 6, 1926

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Mystery Bullet Found in J.H. Mayes' Chest, July 5, 1926

J.H. Mayes Found with Bullet Below Heart in Charlotte

Charlotte, July 5—J.H. Mayes, textile machinery broker, was found in bed at home here today with a bullet wound just below his heart. Physicians, however, say he may recover.

No explanation other than he had a hobby for firearms was made by his family.

From page 8 of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, July 6, 1926

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Jackson County Ag. Club Boys and Girls Going to Camp July 12-14, 1926

Agricultural Club Boys and Girls to Have Annual Encampment

The annual Club Encampment for Jackson County Community Agricultural Club boys and girls will be held at Cherokee Indian Camp July 12-14. Most of the 147 boys and girls in the eight organized clubs are expected to attend. The following schedule made out by County Agent C.W. Tilson shows something of the healthful and educational features of the encampment.

CAMP SCHEDULE

6:30 a.m.—Reveille

6:45 a.m.—Set Up Exercise

7 a.m.—Breakfast

8 a.m.—Camp in Order

8 to 10 a.m.—Morning Program: field study of dairy calves, pigs, poultry, potatoes, gardens and nature study.

10-Noon—Swimming, wading, fishing, hiking.

Noon—Dinner

1 to 2 p.m.—Rest, camp absolutely quiet.

2 to 5:30 p.m.—Ball games, horseshoe pitching, marble contest, and other games, all of which will be played by boys and girls.

6 p.m.—Supper

7 p.m.—Campfire Vesper Service.

8 p.m.—Moving picture program, singing, yells, etc.

10 p.m.—All to sleep and camp absolutely quiet.

The camp will be conducted by the Parent Local Leaders from various clubs. L.B. Harrill, State Club Specialist, H.R. Niswonger, Extension Horticulturist, M.R. Yarborough, Agency Farmer of Cherokee Reservation, and C.W. Tilson, County Agent.

Each camper must follow the daily program and will not be excused except in case of sickness, and if sick you will be in the care of a competent doctor and nurse. No boy or girl will be allowed to leave campgrounds or go in the water at any time other than directed by schedule and accompanied by Directors of Camp. Absolute discipline will be a feature of our camp and that makes a safe, happy, successful encampment.

From page 6 of The Ruralite, Sylva, N.C., Tuesday, July 6, 1926

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Clara Howe, 14, Drowned in New Hope Creek, July 5, 1926

Girl Drowns in New Hope Creek. . . Others Girls Who Attempted to Assist Her Came Near Losing Their Own Lives

Durham, July 5—For the second time in as many days, grim tragedy has attended swimming parties held near the city, when Miss Clara Howe, 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Howe of this city, drowned in New Hope Creek this evening at 6 o’clock. Efforts to save her failed, but two other girls, who went to her rescue when she was found to be in trouble, were safely returned to the banks of the stream.

This morning Miss Howe together with relatives and friends, went to the creek on a July 4 picnic. During the day the party tried its luck at fishing. In the late afternoon Miss Howe, who it is said, could swim, ventured into the water, but not until she had been warned to be careful. In wading into the stream, she stepped into a deep hole and went under the water.

Seeing that she was in trouble, two of her companions waded into the water to lend her a helping hand and that act came near of costing them their lives, according to meager information received tonight. They were rescued, however, but the other girl was not reached in time to bring her out alive.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, July 6, 1926

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Davies-Griffith Wedding at St. David's Episcopal Church, July 6, 1926

Davies-Griffith

On Wednesday afternoon, June 30, at 3 o’clock in St. David’s Episcopal Church at Cullowhee, the marriage of Miss Daisy Davies to Arch Deacon Griffith was solemnized in the presence of a few friends and relatives. Bishop Junius Horner officiated while Mr. and Mrs. Alva Lowe of Asheville provided the wedding music.

The altar was banked with daisies. Much mountain laurel and other wild flowers were used in abundance, making a lovely setting for the occasion.

The bride entered on the arm of her brother-in-law, Mr. Thos. A. Cox, who gave her in marriage, meeting the groom at the altar.

Miss Helen Conray of Asheville, niece of the bride, was maid of honor. Frances Brown and Hannah Cox were ushers. Mrs. Griffith is the daughter of the late Judge D.D. Davies and Mrs. Davies of Cullowhee, and is prominent throughout the state.

Mr. and Mrs. Griffith will reside at Lenoir.

From page 2 of The Ruralite, Sylva, N.C., Tuesday, July 6, 1926 newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/sn91068754/1926-07-06/ed-1/seq-2/

Wilma Allison, Walter Lee Jones Wed July 2, 1926

Allison-Jones

The following announcements were received by friends. Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Allison announce the marriage of their daughter, Wilma Woodrow, to Mr. Walter Lee Jones, on Friday, July 2nd, 1926, at Sylva, N.C.

Miss Allison and Mr. Jones were quietly married in the study of the Methodist church by Rev. Robbins. The couple left immediately by motor to several points in Western North Carolina.

They will be at home to Friends after July 8th.

From page 2 of The Ruralite, Sylva, N.C., Tuesday, July 6, 1926

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Savannah Notes in the Ruralite, July 6, 1926

Savannah Items

Miss Nell Cabe, who spent the winter in Asheville, is visiting home folks.

Misses Evie Estes and Leona Green spent Sunday with Miss Nellie Brooks.

Miss Hannah Hall of Sylva spent Sunday night with Misses Annie and Violet Hall.

Miss Amy Tompins [Tompkins?] has returned from Canton where she had been visiting Mrs. Ben Fisher.

Miss Vera Brooks of Sylva is spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Brooks.

Miss Blanch Ashe has returned from a two weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. N.E. Hyatt at Asheville.

Miss Gertrude Buchanan of Dillsboro is visiting homefolks.

Miss Ora Reed, who spent the winter with her brother in Alabama, has returned home.

Mrs. Robert Estis is spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Henry Buchanan, who is very ill. We hope Mrs. Buchanan a speedy recovery.

Mr. Aldon Buchanan, who is working in Ohio, and Mr. Thomas Buchanan of George were called here last week to be at the bedside of their mother, who is ill.

Miss Bertha Sutton of Franklin is visiting relatives and friends here.

Misses Bonnie Hall and Della Messer of Dillsboro spent Sunday with Miss Gert Buchanan.

Mr. Jewel Revis of Barkers Creek was a visitor here Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Gaither Morgan and children and Miss Dorothy Green visited at Hazelwood last week.

Miss Blanch Ashe spent Sunday with Miss Vera Brooks.

Mrs. L.C. Estis visited Mrs. S.B. Cape Sunday.

Mr. Dexter Hall of Asheville spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hall.

Mr. O.V. Cagle of Cullowhee was here Tuesday.

Mr. J.T. Buchanan and Dearl Ashe went to Wilmot Tuesday.

Mrs. Bonnie Stewart of Bryson City spent Sunday night with Mrs. Mattie Morgan.

From page 2 of The Ruralite, Sylva, N.C., Tuesday, July 6, 1926

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