New Enj^Laiiders' Sunny Health Haven of Old Is Model Resort Town
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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 Golf 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. Johnny Palmer, 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.