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7 he Leading II eetly Neuspaper in Western North Carotin Cover.n , ? kH Potentially Rich Territ o-v in Thi< State Vol. XLII. ? No. 44. Murphy, N. C., Friday, June 5, 1931 31.50 YEAR -5c COPY MURPHY'S i-'IRST BENEFIT BRIDGE IS BIG SUCCESS J"niT?^?E?nfngbA|ERlV?r,nea The Benefit Bridfcc'of the Junior We, van's Club, which was the first benefit bridire ever given in Murphy, at the Keital Hotel on Tuesday eve a hupe success from every Inele The dininc room of the Re H >tel was used, and Mrs H. H. Keener, chairman of the club, serv :,i hai> man of the reception and -hnient committee*, composed of S&, Ann Candler. Lois Hill, Betty Hail, 1 \ nna Mae Townson. 1 ollv Pavi and Salla Kate Baker, all members of the Junior Club Mi,.- > Ann Candler and I.ois llill Vlio served as the prize com eeeived the following prizes a, /lonat ons to the party: A leather cast. v ;t two decks of cards by H. ]i Keener, given as top score prize. Two hand made handkerchiefs, by I W. Davidson, given as prizes for the first high score for men and f,r>t high score for the ladies. One man suit cleaned and pressed, by Small' n Brothers, given as second high M'ore for thc ?en- A carton of crackers, by J. W. Lovingood, giv , n :i- second high score prize for the ladies. Two swim tickets for Wade's pool bv H. H. Keener, given as Km snm- prizes for the men and la dies. . . , . Miss Polly Davis served as chair man of the decoration and serving, 'committee, composed of Misses Lois Hill. Bett\? Bailey. Salla Kate Bak er. \< > r-t'hy Heighway, Anna Mac Towr.son. Mrs. Frank Fain and Mrs. Walter Mauney. The girls received the co-opera-, tie- at 1 help from the following members of the mother club: Mrs. I W \ St ud^t ill, ,frs J. W David- 1 smi. >fr . C. I . Williams, Mrs. \v il- I ini-ii A\le\ . Mrs. L. E. Bayless. Mrs.. E lu. I Adams, Mrs J. W. Thomp- 1 .,,n. Mrs. I Hon Witherspoofci. Mrs. I M. W. Bell! Mrs. J. H. Phaup, Mrs. C. W. Candler, Mrs Dale Lee, Mrs. Dixie rainier, Mrs. .1. N. Ilill, Mrs. | H. H. Keener and Mrs. W. M. Fain. , Mrs. H. X. Wells presnted the fa- 1 vors for the party. Mrs. W. E. Stud- | still prepared the refreshments. She ; was a- ted by members of the Jun-j : ior and Mother Clubs. Those buying places were: Dr. C*. 1 R. Salisbury, wi<h Miss Lena Bailey, ! of (it'censlie.i'o, ,?nd Mr. and Mrs. M. \V. Bell as guests. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Studstill, with Misses Leila | Have- and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ax ley as guests.. Mr. and Mrs. W. W . ! Hyde, with Miss Nan Dickson as aj truest. Mrs. H. H. Keener, with Mrs. | Julia Martin and Mrs. A. M. Brit- 1 tain as guests. Dr. and Mrs. C. A. j Straues. with Dr. and Mrs. Gilliam, ( of Copperhill, Tenn., and Mrs. Cole man of Mexico City, and Mr. Sam Sharp of Ducktown as guests. Mrs. Eleanor Cozad with Mrs. J. A. Mar tin antl Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, of Andrews, as guests. Mr. Mark Boone, with Miss Josephine Bradley. Mr. Edwin Whitaker, Andrews and lady friend from Philadelphia, Pa., as guests. Mrs. R. S. Parker, with Mrs. Dot Cooper, as a guest. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Davidson. Mrs. Edw. E. Adams, with Mrs. Burgess Bailey as a guest. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Spen cer, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mauney, Dr. and Mrs. J. N. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lee, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Mattox. Mr. Cil li* Johnson, with Miss Catherine Thompson as guest. Mrs. Mercer fain, Mrs. Fred Johnson, Mrs. Ben Gartrell, and Miss H??ttie Fuller and Miss Es telle Mauney. Messrs. Frank i Hill, \V. W. Gudger. F. O. Christo- ! *^er. J. p. Mount, Mr. Blackwell of Waynesville, Mr. Harry P. Cooper, Mr. C arl Smallen, and Mr. J. C. Cul breath. Mrs. Studstill won high score of. the party. Mrs. Gilliam, of Copper- j mil, won high score for the ladies, J and Mr. Dale Lee won high score jor the men. Miss Jesephine Brad- 1 ley. of Andrews, won second high j score for the ladies, and Mr. T. A. j Case wr?n second hi eh score for the Inen. Mrs. Frank Mauney won low score for the ladies and H. A. Mat- . *0X w?n low score for the men. j ,?Ve Junior Club giTls served a | Jeljcious salad course, carrying out the colors of pink and green. The j Proceeds derived from the Benefit ; jnll be used in the charity work of club among the under-priviliged . ?f our tow-.. The many friends of Mrs. S. H. Kja(j to that v *e*ting along nicely after haw.. R had her tonsil? removed at the andler hospital at Sylva. WOMAN'S CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS One of the most delightful meet-! ings of the club year wj< th? , ..,,, M^STthl- thVed,nrday afte~ ? Ia> -ith. in the club rooms with th.. pre,, den,. Mrs. T. S. Kvans.*'^ The officers for the new year are MlatTth? ?"CU,ar Ma-V T \V n .S Kvana- P'<*Ment; Mrs! ?I. W Davids,,,,, vice president; Mrs. Mr? B tVaK? V't,,rdinK secretary; ? ? K. .. I arker, corresponding secretary; and Mrs. .1. n. Store" treasurer. - ' ell :?1?P??ram, wa' rendered at the eall meeting hut numerous sugges tions were discussed and j,lr,n>- made to insure a successful and worth while club (or 1 It 3 1 and 19.12 Hie following committees were lead by the president* Literary: Mrs. W. M. Axley. Mrs Mr' ' F MrS' '' Pow? Moodv AdamS' and *"{"? W S-vaBe. Miss ??\nnie l.raham Anderson Mrs I W Davidson, Mrs. Harry P. Cooper * Civics: Mr?. M. \V. M: 'I. W. Thompson and Mrs. K li xVt veil. R. C. Mattox and Mrs. I. E Bayle-* Library : Mrs W. V llvd,-. Mr Membership: Mrs. \Y II. Cartv. il ?!?. '? Hyatt, and Mr<. < r \N lllianis. House or Decorating: Mrs. Dixie Pa'mer. Mrs. E. A. Dav?]??, :ln() Miss I,ula Fain. Press: Mrs. II. G. Elkins. Following the business s-ssion, a social hour was enjoyed with Mrs R S. Parker. Mis. 11, n Wither poo,, Mrs. \V. M. Axley. Mis. I. K. iiav. less and Alls. Dixie rainier bos tosses. CIRCUS AT COPPER HILL SAT. NIGHT, 6 Saturday night, June ?'?. i Circus night in our neigh boring city of Cop , il.in, Tci.n. The H \ Mil V. M. C. A. lias arranged for H. 1). Schrock. of Chattanooga, and his Y. M. C. A. Circus t<? give a perform ance in the "V** gymnasium at 8:00 o'clock on that night. The performers in this circus are Chattanooga ix.ys and have been trained by Mr. Schrock, the physical director of the Boys "V**. who was at one time an acrobat with Sells Kioto, one of the largest circusses in the country. These boys, over thirty in number, range in ages from 10 to 20 years, and have the reputation of being the greatest troupe of boy gymnasts and acrobats in the South. Their performance is equal to any seen ' eneath the "Rig Top" of the pro fess ion a 1 show. One of the best acts to be pre sented is known as "Stars of Little Magnitude," in which 12 of the smallest performers ever to appear before the public will be seen. These little follows will give a performance of acrobatics, tumbling and pyramid building of which any veteran of the Big Top migh be proud. In the flying ring act three of the most prominent ring performers of the south will take part. The double horizontal "bars are featured with four of the south's most outstanding gymnasts composing the personnel. Other performances include, human statue poses, hand balancing act.and mirth provoking clowns will keep the crowd laughing every minute of the show. Annual Cherokee Co. Singing Convention , At Marble June 14th I The annual meeting of the Cher okee County Sinking Convention be held at Marble Springs church on ! .Tunc 14 th. All music classes and singers from all over the county will be in atten dance to compete for the banner . which is awarded every year to the j class making the best music. The occasion has ahviiys drawn j large crowds and no exception is ex pected this year. Everybody is cordially invited to i come out and hear some pood sing- ! ing, and all the sinpers and sineinir classes are urged to come prepared to compete for the banner. All singers and singing classes of \ adjoining counties are invited to at-' tend and take part, although they I w'll not be privileged to compete for] the banner. Ernest Trarfhnm, Secy. Mr. Grarft Ledfortt, or /V^e | merchant of Blue Ridge. G? ? t a . visitor in town Tuesday. Mr. Led- ! ford wj las formerly in business in i Murphy. I A PROCLAMATION | By The Governor on "Made in North Carolina Week"' June 1-6 HERE AS, North Carolina is en dowed with great natural resources that should he utilied more effective ly for theb enefit of all the people of the State in manufacturing pro cesses. and ^ HEREAS, the State has made material strides in the development of industries for tht. exploitation of these natural advantages, hut since the development of these resources has hardly begun despite this record ed progress; I IIEREFOR, as Governor of North Carolina. I proclaim the period of ; June 1-?>, as j "Made in North Carolina Week" and call upon every citizen of the i Stat,, and every organiation inter ested in her continued progress to join in the celebration of the oc casion with suitable programs and other feaftures calling attention to her products and the need of more industries to utilic the raw materials in manufacturing processes. Such a development must be brought about if the people of North Caro lina arc to realize theii rightful pro portion of wealth and advantages aciruing from wise exploitation of their natural resources. I urge particularly the manufac turers and merchants of the State to ' use every facility at their command t" familiarie the public with the in dustrial products of North Carolina to the end that a better appreciation may be had of their place in the live- ?.f the people and that further development may be encouraged. With the whole-hearted cooperation of the- manufacturers and merchants North Carolina can stage what may i correctly he termed an original and unique State-wide Industrial Expo sition with local features in every community. During the week of June !-<?, I trust that every merchant's display window will be an exhibit booth for North Carolina-made products and that it;-' tar as is practicable his ! shelves will be sales counters for these same goods. The further sug J gfestion i- made that all articles or | iginating in the State be s<? demsig I nated by appropriate tags, labels or ! banners. 1 also urge upon the public the de sirability of visiting the stores of merchants co-operating in the move ment and inspecting the wares mark ed as having been made in this State. As a contribution to a return of bet ter times and a general stimulation of busintss, I commend to the buying public the desirability of purchas ing as much a- possible ??i its needs during "Made in North Carolina i Week.'" It thi- movement receives the impetus and public co-operation which has betn indicated. I believe that it will have a -alutary effect , on business which will he reflected to the benefit of every rural and city dweller of the state. Don e at our Capital City of Ral eigh this thirteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand ; nine hundred and thirty-one, an.H ! in the one hundred and fifty-fifth ; year of our American Independence. O. MAX GARDNER, Governor of North Carolina. I Bv the Governor: ! TYRE TAYLOR, Private Secretary. COOKE PLAYERS TO BE IN MURPHY ALL NEXT WEEK The Cooke Players will he in Mur phy all next week, and with their coming: all Murphy will be gathering in the hip tent every night, hard times or no hard times. And if past appearances tan be taken as ^in indication, all night moetinps, public and private, will be cut short, pushed-up or postponed until another time. Fore everybody will want to see that crazy red-head ed Lawrence Brasfield, who is with Mr. Cooke again this year. Mr. Cooke was here this week and stated that he had an even better program this year than last, and that all new vaudeville acts. proerrani between acts. Mr. Cooke says he has even better Murphy every year for many years, and always gives the people some thing to laugh about and remember. His coming is eagerly anticipated. See his ad elsewhere in this issue for program and players. Miss Sara Cook, manager and chief operator of the local telephone exchange, left Tuesday morning for a twoo weeks' visit with friends and relatives at Spartanburg. Greenville ' and Columbia, S. C. She was met in Asheville by Mrs. J. P. Francis, who accompanied her. STATE WARDEN FORCE REDUCED Faced By Drop in Collection* and Budget Deficit, Number Cut To Sixty-Five Paced by a drop of approximately $??l.O74.01 in the collections of hun ting licenses Ia>t season, upon which the budget for expenditures for the next fiscal year is based, the State Warden force has been reorganized and reduced from 100 to 65 wardens according to a statement issue this week from the Department of Con servation and Development. Ported to Hake some action in view of the fact that the game di vision will have $34,074.01 less to spend than was contemplated under the previous estimates of expendi tures, Htato Game Warden <\ H. England asserted that a reduction in the number of wardens has been de cided upon as the logical move. Among other alternatives consid ered. he continued, was the advis ability ?.f a horiontal reduction of the salaries of each and all of the ?0 wardens. The idea was discard ed in vie a of the necessarily low scale o! pay now received by the wardens ; another was to suspend all warden service for a period of sev eral months; but such action was 1 1 n *l possibility of undoing the constructive work done in the past and tor the future. All the consolidations of warden service ha been made where there i> less danger of injury to the pro mam. I his has been done in small counties which are contiguous and oyer which one warden can well ad minister the duties of his office. Officials of the Department of < onservation and Development for weeks have been wrestling with the problem of absorbing the loss of op crating revenue upon which the es timate- of expenditures for the next li>cal year were set up in advrnco without tmparing the success of the program as a wh'de. I hey finally agreed that the least injury would be done the game pro gram in its entirety by consolidat ing >mall counties contiguous to each other where the total area, the total number of local hunters and fisher men. and the total receipts from hunting and fishing licenses for the two counties combined are not more than, in many cases are less than, any one oi the other sixty counties of the State. I he system of one county warden lor each county regardless of how small the county is in arear and other considerations already men tioned. necessarily is responsible for the low scale of salaries paid the county wardens, and to cut them about twenty per cent to absorb the loss referred to above would fix sal aries so low that qualified men could not be secured to carry jn properly the work of law enforcement in the field. Savings accomplished ufider the reorganization will make possible an upward trend in pay of all war dens and an immediate increase for these wardens who take over addi tional territory and duties. Expen ditures in other branches of opera tion of the game division of the De partment of Conservation and Devel opment are being cut in similary pro portions to those for warden ser vice. Under the budget set up, the State (lame Warden explained. approxi mately $l>7,000 is set aside for law enforcement through operations in the field; approximately $48,000 is provided for the operation of the State Game Farm, the establishment and maintenance of state and county refuges and the purchase of quail and other game for propagation. The remainder of about $30,00 is spent for supplies and materials, li censes and license buttons, motor ve hicles, repairs, insurance, equipment operation of the Raleigh office, and incidental expenses. \The budget set up at the first of the biennum estimated" the receipts from licenses at $200,00 last sea son. This is a few thousand dollars less than had been collected annual ly under the game law until this i year. Failure of collections this year to reach that sum by about $34,074.01 makes V necessary to > cut expenditures to conform with ! the total available operating fund, i Rach branch of the work of the game division is sharing in this re duction. Although the number of county wardens has been reduced, the work of conservation law enforcement will not be allowed to lag, officials of th0 Department asserted. The De partment has built up a strong dep utp warden service throughout the State, anrf those countioc do not have a resident warden ?vill have deputies, who, under supervision of the regular warden assigned to the MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS MORE THAN A MILLION Manufactured products in Chero kee county during the year 1929. figures concerning which were gath ered at the ' 930 census, were val ued at $1,653,427. Fifteen plants in the county made reports uncier the census requirement that all man innituring plants having an output valued at fi\t. thousand dollars morP per year must report their op erations. On the average, these plants em ployed people to whom thev paid an average of $f>98.72 per person per year. Thes,. same plants paid $1,100,035 for raw ma terials. containers. fuel and purchas ed elect ric power and used 1,872 horsepower to turn th, wheels of their plants. In the same year. 3.792 plants in North Carolina reported output val ued at $l.:i(i:>.:!l'.t,152. These plants (rave employment to 208.008 wage earners and to lfi.507 salaried of ficers and employ Total wanes paid were SI59.794.701 and total salmi. - wen- amither $37,755,966, nrakiiff-r total payments for wnges salaries ?f 1 97.550,727. Some ? >1-1.110. were paid for raw mat terial -. fuel and power. The raw material was increased ,$687. 179j 1 " ' I in value liy reason of the man ufacturinf. processes. Ie required ; 903.81 1_ horsepower to turn the . wheels in North Carolina's mills and factories duri|tf 1929. All of these figures showed an increase of about la per cent i?ver the comparable fig J ures for 1927, ih?. next preceding census year. less Land farmed IN 1930 THAN IN 1925 According to the 1930 farm cen sus there aie 1 .l?58 farms in Chero !? . county, with a total of 154.406 acres. an averat, of 7H.?? acres l?i r fam. comp. red vith 2,2^7 farms in 1925 and a total of 212,865 1 acres, or an average of 95.6 acres per farm. It" these figures are equally accur ate, it means that less land is now being 1 armed in Cherokee county than was in 1925. Ten thousand fewer acres were reported as crop land; two thousand fewer acres idle; three thousand more acres were re ported in pasture; hut about thirty - ? six thousand acres less were devoted to farm woodland purposes. I here were fewer acres devoted to crop farming in 1??29 than in }'-V\ / ",n uas tho l'r*ncipal crop with 16,81-1 acres as compared with .Li, 421 in 1924, and a yield of 283, 21k bushels as compared with 362. i 182 in 1924. Hay was second larg est acreair crop. In 1929, 3,630 oc res were devoted to hay. while in ! V-21' acres were devoted to i this crop. Rye occupied 1,615 acres in 1929 and 2,064 acres in 1924. The yields were 11,017, and 16,035 respectively. Irish potatoes were planted on 669 acres as compared with 773 in 1924. The yields were ?>1.5i)5 and 64,468 bushels respec tively. The acreage for sweet pota toes and yams increased from 206 in 1924 to 275 in 1929. The yield inc*rei|sc?i from 15,766 bushels to 23,1 <7. |The 88 acres devoted to sorghum sprup yielded 7,181 gallons. \Vith the "Live at Home" program in effect in 1930 perhaps the figures for that year would tell a different story. The number of livestock in the county showed a considerable falling off also. The number of mules in creased but the increase was more than ofset by the loss in the num ber of horses. The record is as fol lows for the two years, 1929 as com pared with 1924: Horses 647 and 967; mules 1,405 and 1,327; cattle 14,231 and 7,527; milk cows 2,442 | and 2,481; hops 1,909 and 6,668; J and chickens 51,051 and 54,694. The number of tenant farmers in | the county increased by 208 while ! the number of owner operated farms ' decreased 1 62. I ? Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Crawford and family spent Sunday with relatives I in Sylva. Little Miss Ruth Akin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Akin, is vis it intr her aunt. Mrs. Vera Patton in Atlanta, Ga. this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Savage at tended the regional organization meeting of boosters of Western Nort! ~ rolina which met at Grove Park in' \sheville the first of the week. county, will carry on aggressively the conservation program.
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