The Press and the county extend to all former Macon county citizens who have made Home Coming Week the occasion for renewal of old friendship the heartiest greeting and the sincerest welcome. Of course, the welcome the Press extends cannot equal in any way the welcome of loved ones and the friends of former days. Nevertheless, we ae all glad to have you here again—glad of your opportunity to see again the old mountains—glad especially that you are here on this particular occasion so that you may see the progress the old county has made in your absence.
While here you must not fail to visit the dam now under construction. See this great handiwork of man and get a vision of what it means to the future of the county. Remember that the dam now being built is only a beginning. It is estimated that there are over 200,000 horse power of hydroelectric energy now going to waste in Macon county. As the years go by this potential power will be harnessed and put to use. Great lakes will be formed and around their shores will nestle summer homes and magnificent tourist hotels.
In view of the vast possibilities that now exist in Macon, it is suggested that our home-comers investigate the advisability of returning permanently to their native county. Prospects for an increased and continued prosperity appear exceedingly bright. The opportunities are here—will you take advantage of them?
While Macon will welcome with open arms good citizens from everywhere, the county is particularly anxious to have with her again the former citizens who have gone out into the world seeking opportunities that did not then exist in their native county.
Investigate—Invest--Stay
From the front page of The Franklin Press, Friday, June 3, 1925
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