Southern Pines Soulhern Pines Welcomes Welcomes The New Season* The New Season To The Sandhills To The Sandhills

SPECIAL ISSUE Southern Pines. N. C. Movenxber 1948. SPECIAL ISSUE New Enj^laiiders’ Sunny Health Haven of Old Is Model Resort Town Today

J. N. STEED E. C. STEVENS C. S. PATCH c. N. PAGE D. A. BLUE. JR. L. V. O'CALLAGHAN HOWARD F. BURNS Conunissioner Commiisioner Mayor Contmitsioner Commissioner Commissioner Town Clerk

Young Promoter “Buttons” Cosgrove Mural By Rounds WELCOME! Happy Blending Of North And South Will Be Seen In Revealed In Story Of Southern Pines Stasesr Fine Tournament At Mid Pines It's a far cry from the little village of the founding fathers to the bright, modern community Southern Pines is Renovated Hayes today Southern Pines is one Southern 1 new luster and the twin resorts (From World) event of a woman finishing in the Improvements wrought throughout the years have^?"^" where no four-lett^ adjec-jgrew side by side, ably promoted prize list with each partner, she ■ ^ - - f’ - tivp nrprpHpc thp u/nrH “VanUoo K,. acumen and community Ann “Buttons” Cosgrove, 20- Famous Bookshop. kept it abreast of the times, with streamlined facilities to and community year-old daughter of Mr. and was only entitled to one prize. tradition of hospitality Mrs. Frank Cosgrove, operators of At the finish, Mrs. Estelle Law­ 52 Years Old. r.ver the needs of visitors and residents alike. here (so-callPd)—for(so-called)—for thi=this is a N^w'toNew ‘ visitor end homeseeker was The Mid Pines, (hotel and golf son Page of Chapel Hill and Pete Undergoing Changes With Yankee shrewdness, the townspeople have at-'England town from 'way back. built and has been maintained. course) at Southern Pines turned Cooper of Ponte Vedra Beach, tended their old-time caucuses throughout the years to elect: It was founded in 1883, incor-| While many still come for their out last week to be one of the Fla., tied with Mrs. Betty Bush of iforward-looking officials, handy with a budget, who placedJohn T. health, mere and more has the youngest promoters of big time Wilnrington and John Bass of A privileged few who have seen high value on such things as streets, lights, police and fire Patrick, who, prodded on by his emphasis been placed on sports, the mural painted by Glen Rounds golf in the country. Ealtimcre. Ecch pair scored as protection, and a water system the equal of towns many times T V j-*ne with golfing and hunting at the Having decided to conduct a follows: Mrs. Page 76-0-76. Coop­ in Hayes’ new basement say that r. . ^ ^ railway, was out to get more folks top of the list. it is his masterpiece. Even if he its size. mixed foursomes event on Sun­ er 72, total 148; Mrs. Bush 79-3-76. to establish homes and businesses! Today, Pinehurst is owned by day, October 31, "Buttons” got Bass 72, total 148. had never written all these books '^hP citizens have never fail^ to respond when call-i in the south. .Pinehurst. Inc.. whose president, her ijlks to post $1,000 in cash Other leading scores: and illustrated them, and done il­ ed on.to vote a tax supplement or bond issue which meant Mr. Patrick was a man who Richard Tufts, is the grandson of prizes for the pros, and adequate P atty Berg 77-0-77 with Low lustrations for lots of other peo­ improved utilities or better schools. knew a good thing when he saw the founder. It is a winter resort ple’s books besides, they say this rewards for amateurs, and themworsham 72. Total 149. Private enterprise has kept sympathetic pace in pro- ■ Happening on a wilderness of 1 of worldwide fame, started to collect a field. 9»ie did| 7 7 .0 .7 7 with Otto one great work alone would make him immortal. viding what is needed for a good life. and scrub trees, dozing ini Southern Pines is an incorporat- very well. jGriner 73. Total 150. As the Sandhills section was T he mural adorns the walls of Yet, nestled in the rolling countryside of the beauti- •J”"’", Mrs. Betty Bush 79-3-76 with filled with plenty of top pros who what is perhaps to be a new de­ ful Sandhills country Southern Pines offers the benefits of people weary of northern winters.! ^vernedTy mL S were warming up for the North! John Weitzel 77. Total 153, partment for children’s books and the same sun-drenched days, the fragrant pines, the healthful He mentally measured the dis- 1 successors of John T Patrick and South open at Pinehurst, to| Mrs. Martha Platt 85-2-83 with toys. Fluorescently lighted, it has dry air which first attracted the pioneers from New England’s tance from the northern cities— They have placed the resort idea start two days later, Miss C o s - .Horton Smith 71. Tttal 154. a brilliant daylight look that com­ rock-ribbed coasts and introduced them to new, leisurely ways I one night's train ride, by Sea-! first, keeping always in mind the pletely belies the fact that it is in g r o v e collected an excellent group! Grace Lenczyk, 82-0-82 with of living. Today, the community has visitors and residents board. He bought 570 acres of land, dream of the pioneers: the main- a basement. The new basement of male golfers. Then she invited. , 72. Total 154. from all states. To each of them it gives a special welcome, in ^t $2.50 per acre, from Scottish : tenance of a haven of joy and sun- also contains assorted storage r.ll Udies in the neighborhood: Seven pairs scored 155. a tradition of hospitality unchanged through the years. farmers who undoubtedly thought shine for those weary of the rigors rooms and other useful space. wnth handicaps of 12 or under to . The winning foursome’s profess- of the world outside. join in the fun. She called up jiofials, John Bass and Pete Coop- What all this is coming to. and The famous hotels and inns were designed for gra- Good business is also a consid­ over the long distance and invited ler, won $225 each, when the public will be privi­ cious living. Goy courses built by experts attract champions ' ^^hered to today, eration, since those who live here some name plavers among the ■ There were individual prizes for leged to have a Icok, Col. Wallace from ev^ry land and clime. Bridle paths wind through fra- ^oing back up north, he took have to make a living—but busi­ women to attend. individual efforts. Mirs. Page had W. Simpson, the new owner of grant pme forests. Service indoors and outdoors is worthy ^ ^o help A Strong Field jthe lowest gross among the ladies Hayes’ Bookstore (since last June) ness always within the bounds of of the half century and more of Southern Pines cherished .ales alone and swanoed lots for the town’s personality, not de­ The youthful promoter had 3 0 ; with 40-36-16. Miss Berg was low- does not presume to say. He sim­ tradition as a winter resort of unique appeal. ad space in northern papers. The ply announces cabalistically, ‘We tracting from its pleasant charac­ ladies and 60 men lined up thejest woman pro with 40-37-77 and Streamlined? Yes—to meet the demands of a modern lots sold, the pioneers started don’t know what we’re doing but teristics, the charm which has night before the tcurnament. She |won $100. Mrs. Page won a golf age, which sets a premium on ease and efficiency of service, coming, and guess who built the we hope it will be an im prove­ won visitors and dwellers from decided to make everything even;; bag. But an old-fashion'ed welcome is still the keynote, town’s first hotel. You’re right— every great city and every state. tossed the names into two hats.' Best round of the day was ment. We're just making it up as and old-world ways here offer sanctuary from the world’s Patrick, As there were two men for every scored by Ccnnecticut amateur we go along.” Some of the pioneers are with restive spirit whether you come for overnight, or for the founded on a us today, occupying a highly re­ wcmrn. Mat Kierman of A. G.j Jules Boros, 34-33-67. He won a Patrons of the bookshop, long realistic recognition of values, and Spalding Brothers, drew the name ^ golf bag. used to a cheerful clutter, move rest of your life. spected place. The descendants of the pioneers found everything still others are among the leaders of a woman out of a hat, and Bob Best gross by a professional uncomplainingly through massed just as he said; sunny days almost Harlcw, Golf World fditor, drew went to Rod Munday of York, piles of bocks and furniture mov­ of the modern Southern Pines, all year, with practically no snow; During the year others have come the names of the twt* men out of Pennsylvania, with 34-36-70. He ed any which way, on the main Penna Outplays Golfdoni’s Hot Shots clean healthful air of piney scent; another hat. That’s the way the won $125. Three pros tied for floor. When they don’t find their in, bearing names illustrious in 'T ' 1 IVT C - I • i white sandy soil which swallowed their northern homes, and have players were paired. Nobody com­ second in that division with 71s. magazines at their usual place up 10 irran iiorln-soilth Prize up moisture, keepirg the air fresh added to the history, and aided plained. (35-36), Horton Smith front, they proceed with unerring lend dry. As the first pioneers the progress, of this loveliest of re­ It was a tough /.est for the la­ (36-35) End Clavton Heafner instinct toward the back of the ------j brought others in, the thriving (35-36). They won $25, each. sort towns. dies. They had to play 18 holes of store. There are all the maga­ By HUGH FULLERTON, JR. village Patrick christened South- One d ;j3npointed player was a zines, on nice new stands, w'ith the good shots in the pinch while gpf, Pines became known far and The pioneer heritage is seen in medal play. Thi'< wa.s no usual Tony Penna., smiling, happy- foursome with »,ne man and wo-j lady who played with a pro who plenty of room foir standing clouting Chick took a 75 on the the names of the town’s streets— go-lucky little Cincinnati profes­ wide as a health resort. man playing alternate strokes. | required 91 blows to get around. around and reading 10 of them ’ast ;ound. New York, New Hampshire, Con­ sional, came from nowhere to win New Englanders and “Down, Each player ^ad to return a medal! She later found out her partner while you are deciding on one. Friday’s victory was about the Staters,” building homes and start­ necticut, Maine, Massachusetts, runs a driving range. She thought $1,500 top prize money in the 46th most important the 40-year-old Vermont, Pennsylvania, Delaware, card for 18 noles. The morning newspaper regu­ North and South Open golf ^ur- ing businesses, exercised their B'-«ak For Ladies there must be some mistake when Penna ever had scored in tourna­ Ohio, New Jersey, Indiana, Illi­ lars just go on back to the usual nament which ended at Pinehurst tidy investments (along with good The women, however, did get a he took a six ct the third and a counter for their favorite paper ment golf, although he has had business sense) by beautifying nois. It is seen also in the New seven at the fourth, but eventu­ last Friday. his share of victories. A “good­ England town caucus, held every break. Each lady had two men and John Strickland, or whichever Overlooked while the big guns their village as it grew. The partners and two chances to win. ally became reconciled. young lady is on duty causes it to will” ambassador for a sporting streets were edged with longleaf other May, by which the mayor Promoter ‘’Buttons’ Cosgrove of golf tried to tear the long No. goods house, Tony makes all the and five commissioners are elect­ The woman's net score was addert appear. 2apart, Tony played steady and pines, sycamores and magnolia was thinking of so many duties as big events. In 1940 he tied Jimmy ed. to each score made by her part­ Local suspense, however, is improving golf to card a 72-hoJle trees. The native dogwood was (Continued on Page 8 ) Demaret for the The present mayor is C. N. Page. ners to obtain two totals. In the keen, and all are looking forward total of 285, three strokes under brought in from the woods and title but lost in a playoff, and last Commissioners are D. A. Blue, Jr., to the time when they can march par. planted about their trim white year he ousted from E. C. Stevens, C. S. Patch, L. V. down the new stairs, take a look Penna started Friday’s 36-hole houses, to make the town a Golfing Gals Tie At Mid Pines Meet the Professional Golfers associa­ O’Callaghan, J. N. Steed. Town at the new department and gaze final four strokes behind the dreamy bower in the spring. tion championship in a first round clerk, who is also superintendent at their leisure on the new mural, leaders and finished two ‘strokes With the creation of Pinehurst, match. s i x m i l e s down the road, by James of streeets and water, is Howard which the artist himself warns us in front after firing a pair ^f 70’s, The payoff blow, Penna said, is "really something.” each two under par. W. Tufts, the Sandhills took on'F. Burns. was a wood shot on the 16th hole Slamming Sammy Snead of after he had driven into the W hite Sulphur Springs, W. Va., ff FOR YOU woods. *‘It was about as good a the favorite of the galleries, and “Go South, Young Marti shot as I ever made in my life,” The Community building is Julius Boros, husky Bridgeport, he explained. “That gave m e a the place. 7:45 the hour, and Conn., amateur, tied for second By Louis Bromfield , Today the shabby birdie and enabled me to come on tonight (Friday) is the time place at 287 after fach had bloWn (From an article in The Atlantic look has largely gone. The farms of the annual meeting of the a chance to take the undisputed in,’’ Monthly) appear prosperous and well cared Moore County chapter, Amer­ lead. The leaders at the halfway Muscles’ Round Of all the Southern states, and for in most areas, and the shabby ican Red Cross, to which all point. of Char­ The best single round Friday for that matter all the 48, no state cabin slums on the fringes of the members are inTited. And lotte and of North- was a 67 turned in by Stranahan has shown more progress ■ within towns are on their way out. this means you, if you contrib­ ville, Mich., finished in a three- on the third round, but he the past generation than North The University of North Caro­ uted as much as a dollar dur­ way tie for the next spot with couldn’t hold that pace after pull­ Carolina. lina at Chapel Hill has becottie ing the fund raising campaign Amcteur Frank Stranahan of Tol­ ing within three strokes of the The progress is not alone econ­ one of the most vigorous cultural last March. edo. leaders and finished with a par 72 omic. Few states have made so centers of the nation. It is to you. the member­ Sensational Rounds for 288. rapid an industrial development, It is, I think, indisputably true ship, to wh(»n the chairmen It wasn’t until the last three­ Boros, who had an up-and-down and no Southern state has ad­ that culture, social advance, and wish to make their reports of some finished in a day marked career through the tourney with vanced with such speed toward civilization in general are to a work done for the year; axul by a couple of sensational rounds a 68 on the first round and a 70 the achievement of the vital in­ large extent tied to economics, to new officers are also to be and several equally surprising this morning, edged out Strana­ dustrial - agricultural balance so living standards, and to produc­ Betty Bush, Chicago, left, and Mrs. Estelle Lawson Page, right, elected—bf you. slips, that the winner was deci­ han by one stroke for amateur important to the stabilized pros­ tivity. So are ignorance, prejudice receive their prizes (an umbrella and golf bag respectively) from Miss Susie Edgerton, gen­ ded. honors. He had a big six on the perity of any region. and intolerance. Education playi 10th hole and was over par again It was not long ago that the its rok-, beyond question, but edu­ Ann (Buttons) Cosgrove, tournament sponsor, tor identi^I scores eral field representative, At­ Penna, who had shot a 72 and 73 on the first two rounds, was on the 17th. Snead, coming up to same poverty and shabbiness cation, too, is dependent' on a (combined with their partners’) of 148 for low gross, in the 18-hole lanta. Ga.. will be there to tell you about many phases of playing with Jlarbert, who still the 16th, with a good chance, fin­ which has largely characterized stable, fairly prosperous, and bal­ Pro-Amateur Women’s tournament at Mid Pines. Hed Cross service, old and had a chance to win. But it was ished in 5-3-S, going over par on the Deep South since defeat was anced economy. North Cafolimi Is (Photo by Emerson Humphrey) Tony who came through with the final hole. almost everywhere in evidence in (Continued on P a^ 8)