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i 4v*ifc Jt3 iftrsabft wtmxt VOLUME 61 ? NUMBER 18 MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1950 When you get right down to the root of the meaning of the weed "succeed," yon And that it rtnyty means to follow through. ?P. W. Nlchol EIGHT PAGES THIS WEEK Sgt. Jas. T. Hancock Lauded For Heroism! SGT. JAS. T. HANCOCK IT. Ceariey Is In Korean War WITH THE FIRST CAVALRY MVISION IN KOREA?Private first Class Henry Thurman Cear ey, son of Mrs. Lucy Ceariey of lulberson, North Carolina, is ighting in the Korean War as a cember of a mortar squad of the st U. S. Cavalry Division. Pfc. Ceariey has duties as Cumber Three mail on one of the Jivision's 4.2 mortars. His duties re to adjust the amount of Charges a the mortar ammunition prior to ?ch firing mission. At the outbreak of hostilities in iorea, the 1st Cavalry Division anded on the southeast coast of he peninsula after a 10-day record nalcing preparation and movement o the war zone. Pfc. Ceariey was ummg the initial force of Cavalry o hit the beaches. He has parti jpated in the battles ofAfongdong, firmehon. Waegw^n rod many fheri. Prior to the outbreak of war in loiea. Pfc. Ceariey was stationed n Japan on occupation duty with lis unit far one year. During rorld War II, he served in the facific Theater with the U. S Savy. Funeral Is Held For Mr. Hendrix Thomas Dixon Hendrix, 74 of Peach tree, died in a Murphy hospi tal at 9:30 a. m. Monday following a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. in Peachtree Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bobert Barker officiating. Burial ras in the church cemetery tith Townson Funeral Home in charge. ' Surviving are the widow; one half-sister. Mrs. G. A. Walsh, Mur Phy. Route 1; three half-brothers, the Rev. J. C Pipes of ASheville, the Rev. VV. C. Pipes of Franklin, aid R. C. Pipes of Glen Alpine. "No Other Gods" Is Crook's Topic "No Other Gods" will be the subject of the sermon at the Mur Bhy Presbyterian Ohurcto at 11 a. i Sunday. The pastor, the Rev. ^wies R. Crook, will deliver the Bessago based on the First ot the Ten Commandments and Its New Testament implications. The Presbyterian Youth Fellow ?JjP will meet ait the borne of J??es Mary and Helen Estes at I?**0? Sunday night at 6:30. <**ers will be elected for the **ring year. The Pioneer Fellow will meet at the church Sun night at 6:30 with Ed Gibba, ? N*^dent. in charge. | ^wo classes were held last Wed 7*** right at the church study * ?e book "Beside the Hesrth 7,n " This study of the Chris r1 Home will continue through of October at the Whwwtay services, 7:30 p. m. ** week. NEW BOARDS * new feeo R^st reflecting ' ^wda liataRul ?? the eie buildtag the psgt week > of those Sgt. James T. Hancock of Mur phy, son of Mrs. J. C. Hancock and the late Mr. Hancock of Peach tree, has been commended by offi cials for his bravery and outstand ing participation in the Korean I War. Several people in Murphy 'and vicinity, including Sgt. Han cock's sister, Mrs. Owen McDon ald. heard a news broadcast in which the commentator gave in formation about Sgt. Hancock's heroic role in a battle between Communist troops and the U. N. forces. According to Mrs. McDonald, Sgt. Hancock was the only man in his company who could fire an anti-tank gun, the regular gunner having been killed previous to this incident. A large tank man ned by Communist forces was ad vancing on Sgt. Hancock's com pany, and he jumped behind the Min and fired three shots at the tank, missing each time. Mrs. McDonald said according to the news commentator a gun of that kind will fire five tames. On the fourth shot Sgt. Hancock wiped cut the tank and saved his men. She said that later Sgt. Hancock's commander asked him if he were frightened at the time, and the Sgt. was reported to have replied, "Not then, but I sure am now". Sgt. Hancock won several medals for his outstanding ability in World War II. He served on board the U. S. S, Denver during battle of Kule Gulf in March of 1943 when Task Force Sixty-Eight sank two enemy cruisers and bombarded shore installations of the enemy. He serrved creditab ly on board the "Denver" during bombardment of several Japanese held areas during 1943. Sgt. Han cock took part in several bom bardments of Japanese military installations in Buka, Soloman Islands, and Shanttandu Bougain ville Island, when he took part in night action against Japanese force of approximately four cruisers and eight destroyers, and in the re pulse of a raid of approximately f7 Japanese high legel and dive bombers with the destruction of about 17. During the time Sgt. Hancock served on the U. S. S. Denver he manned an anti-aircraft gun and was aboard one time when the "Denver" was torpedoed and 30 men were last. Sgt. Hancock went on a cruise <tc the Mediterranean area last spring. He stated that he enjoyed most his visit to the Holy land. Samuel Young Dies On Tuesday Samuel Young, 72, of Unaka, life-long resident of Cherokee County, died early Tuesday morn ing in a Murphy hospital, follow ing a short illness. Surviving are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Leora Roberts of 'oum-g Harris. Ga., Mrs. Pearl Ftar mer. Murphy, Route 1, Mrs. Bon nie Roberts, of Unaka; two sons, Earl and George Young of Etowah, Tenn.; two brothers. Willie Young of Englewood, Tenn., and A. C. Young of Murphy; one sister. Mrs. Missouri Radford of Grandview. He had been a member of the Beaverdam Church for 20 years, funeral services were held today 'Thursday) at 2 p. m. In Unaka Baptist Church with the Rev, Ham Coffey officiating. Burial was in the church ceme tery with Townson Funeral Home in charge. Byrum Announces Sermon Subjects The Rev. R. Dellbert Byrum, pas tor of First Methodist Church has announced that his sermon subject for Sunday morning wMl be, "Your IMe Counts", and for Sunday eve ning, "I Love Thy Church?Do J?". Sunday School will be held at 9:45 a. tn. and Evening Youth Meet ing at 6 p. m. homecomiwg The annual Homecoming day ' will be observed at Fairvtew : Church at Ranger on Sunday, October 15. Hope To Eliminate Undesirables From County Fair Considerable controversy across ever tile gambling concessions last week at Che fair. The town council met on Tuesday night and instruct ed Che city police officers to use their discretion in handling the places, giving them authority to warn operators against violation of the law and to close any place [hat failed to cooperate. Several places were closed by the city offi cers, according to Mayor Buel Adams. looter in the week Constable Fred Taylor closed several of the concessions, and on Saturday night a warrant was sworn out for his arrest for assault by a member of the show. He was held at the jail from 8 o'clock Saturday night until aibout 1 o'clock Sunday morn ing, and then released, he stated He posted bond after his arrest. Mayor Adams states that he re grets that the trouble arose, and that he personally will not favor allowing this kind of show to operate within the town again. He says he believes all members of the town council have the same determination. C. R. Freed, secretary-treasurer of the Fair Association, states that it is the desire of the association to operate a clean, wholesome fair and that he hopes by next year some arrangement can be made to eliminate the undesirable features. War On Intestinal Parasites Starts In School Program One of the most serious causes of school absences is intestinal parasites, is an opinion expressed by the local Health department. Lest year, the Murphy schpol con ducted with the aid of the local dentists and county health nurs es, an examination to determine dental, eye and hearing deficiences. This year, a major portion of the program will be devoted to an "every pupil examination for in testinal parasites." The "Good Health program of North Carolina" has the co-opera tion of the local doctors, dentists end health department in the state-wide program that is being carried on. As a further expansion of the health efforts, a practical program :n nutrition is being carried on through the lunch program. Each week a menu of lunches to be serv ed the following week is given every student in the grades. These menus are formulated by a grad uate dietician! and they furnish a study of good eating habits. Episcopal Hour Is Under Wav 'The Episcopal Hour" began Sunday morning, at 8:30 EST over a network of 140 radio stations covering the South and Southwest. Bishop Henry I. Louttdt of the Diocese of South Florida was the speaker. The Episcopal Hour will con tinue at the same time each Sun day morning for thirteen more weeks. The speakers for the re maining Sundays in October will be: Bishop Edmund P. Dandridge of the Diocese of Tennessee, October 8: Bishop Thomas H. Wright of the Diocese of East Carolina, Octo ber 15; Bishop M. George Henry of the Diocese of Western North Carolina, October 22; Suffragan Bishop Randolph R. Clairborne of the Diocese of Alabama?October 29. Several of the Stations from which The Episoopal Hour is heard are WWNC, AsheviMe; WG NC, Gartoma; WHKY, Hickory; WMNC, MOrganton; WHCC, Way nesville. FILES PICTURE Wilford Stanley has sent the clipping and picture of LeHoy Henson of Murphy who has been missing tor Che part three weeks, to'the Federal Bureau of Invertf Bttfon. He has bad a confirmation from Director J. Edgar Hoover, swung Ma* tt has been filed. STATE OFFICERS?Mrs. Ed M. Anderson of West Jefferson, state president of North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs, right, and Mrs. Arthur W. Greene of Ahoskde, second vice-president and direc tor of districts, w*ho will address the First District Clubs at the annual meeting to be held in Robbmsville Friday, October 13, beginning at 10 o'clock a. on. Mrs. Anderson will speak on the subject, "The Re sponsibility of the Individual Club Woman in Marshalling Our Re sources For Peace and Security." Mrs. Carl Killian of Cullowhee, di'rtrict president, wilt preside. Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Greene will be guests of Miss Addie Mae Cooke in Murphy Thursday nighit. Patrol's Safety Booth Takes First Prize. Fair Judging of exhibits featured the* meeting of the Cherokee County Fair Wednesday. There were seven edueational booths. The State Highway Patrol won first prize, on Safety; the Cherokee County D. H. I. A. and Artificial Breeding association, second; Cherokee County Schools, third; N'antiahala Regional Library, fourth; Nantabala Power and Light Company, fifth; Citizens Bank and Trust Company sixth, and the John C. Campbell Folk School seventh. (Murphy Home Demonstration Club booth won first prize with its I Nutrition Express, featuring dLe baric seven foods. Second prize went to Peach tree with the title "How Safe is Your Home?" "Remove a hazard and save a life, featured by car toons. Tomotla was third with "Modem Kitchen Planning saves time, steps and drudgery. Sunny Point won fourth place showing before and after Flannel graph?"How beauti ful is your yard?" Martin's Creek was fifth with "Dont gamble with your health" based on food conservation plan for a year for one person. Clubs six to twelve received honorable mention: Ranger with Steps to Better Dairying; Violet. "Home Care of the Sick"; Valley town,- "The Professional Touch in Sewing"; Bellview, "Do Your Meals Measure Up?" Grape Creek. "Food Preservation Equipment", Slow Creek, "The Cotton Bags Steo Out", showing garments made from feed sacks; Suit, "Conserv ing Egg Quality." Other prize winners will be an nounced in this paper as soon as they can be compiled by the Fair Association. Young Harris Is Offering Night Classes Young Harris College is now of fering night cftsses for the bene fit of those who work or who are otherwise unable to attend day time classes. The classes are held Monday through Friday, from 6:00 p. m. to 9.00 p. m, and are taught by regular faculty members. Full college credit will be given for the courses taken and completed suc cessfully. Courses offered this quarter are Accounting, Econo mics, and Teacher Education. "The purpose of these classes is to provide regular college training to those people of this area who are employed and who want to continue their education." stated Charles R. Olegg, president of Voung Harris. Singing Convention To Be Held Sunday The Cherokee County semi-an rual singing convention will be held at Marble Springs Baptist Church, Sunday, October 8, begin ning at 10 a. m. Singers from all over the country are expected to attend. The convention was organized 60 years ago and two Sundays of each year have been set aside for convention meeting days. Wayne Abernathy is president of the convention. L. L. Ray Addresses Murphy Civitan Club Rev. W.L Cook Lists Services The Rev. W. L. Cook, pastor of Shoal Creek Bapjisit Church, has announced the following worship hours: Sunday School 10 a. m, singing practice Fridays, at 7 p. m.; Preaching Service on the sec ond and fourth Sundays in each month, at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Mr. Cook also is pastor of Shady Grove Baptirt Church and has an nounced the following worship 'hours there: Sunday School 10 a. in.; prayer meeting each Wednes day at 7 p. m.; Preaching Service cn each first and third Sundays alt 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. POUR FOOTINGS J. M. Hughes and ton, general contractors for the High School classroom under ouurtistoUun, ex pert to pour the footings this mi ? L. L. Ray of North Carolina Slate College spoke ito members j of Murphy Civitan Club on the "The Progress of. North Carolina In Industry and Agriculture" at their regular meeting Monday evening. E. S. Millsaps. farm agent of Randolph County, also was pres ent at the meeting. Joe Crawford was accepted as a rcw member of the club, and Myron Jenson was elected vice president of the dub to fill the vacancy created by Jack Bamett's leaving for Wake Forest to teach. The club will sponsor a play on October 27 and 26, and the pro ceeds will go to some Murphy School student that the club thinks deserving as a scholarship to col lege. AT CONFERENCE Mats. Margaret Mauney. Supervi Supt H. Bueck and Supt. 1. B. Hudson, attended Friday a School Health Conference in Bcy son C*y. 136 Animals Entered In Grade Dairy Show Ray Asks Early Mailing Christmas Overseas Parcels The period October 15 to Novem ber 15 has been designated for the acceptance of Christmas parcels for members of the Armed Forces serving outside the continental United States with the concurrence of the several departments of the National Military Establishment, recording to Joe Ray, local Post master. The term "Armed Forces over teas" includes the personnel of the Armed Forces, members of their families and authorized United States civilians employed overseas who receive their mail through an A. P. O. care of Post master. Mr. Ray states that the importance of mailing Christmas parcels during the designated period cannot be emphasized too strongly?the earlier the better,'he says. The size and weight restrictions for mailing other domestic parcel post are applicable to Christmas parcels for the Armed Forces ex cept that a limit not to exceed 50 pounds has been established for parcels addressed for delivery to A. P. O.'s 124 and 125, care of Postmaster, New York, N. Y., Mr. Ray states. He urges the greatest precaution in wrapping packages for mailing overseas. He says that boxes for transmission overseas must necessarily be of strong construction. FoxHuntrsTo Hold Annual Field Trial, Bench Show The Tri-State Fox Hunters As sociation will hold its eighteenth annual Field Trial and Bench Show in Murphy October 11-13. The bench Show will start at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, October 11. at the High School Gymnasaurr. AH regular classes will be shown and in addition special puppy clas ses. Prizes will be awarded to all winners. The hounds will be judg ed by a nationally known mastet. The first cast for the Field Trials will be made at daybreak on October 12 and the trials will continue through Friday, when the seven field judges and master rf hounds will crown the winner of the Challange Trophy,. and will place winners for other prizes. All ages of hounds will be run and scored together. The Association is expecting the largest bench show and field 'rial in its history. The associa tion is now affiliated with the national Fox Hunters Association, and will follow national rules and regulations. REVIVAL A revival was begun Tuesday right at Second Baptist Church by the Rev. Roscoe Morgan. The pub lic is invited to attend. DIRECTOR?Mrs. Melvin Taylor of Bryson City, director of district number one of the North Carolina Congress of Pa rente sod Teach ers. Mrs. Taylor presided at (tie Annual District Meeting, which was held at Lee H. Edwards High School, in AsheviHe, on October 3. The NantahaLa Grade Dairy Cattle Show was held ait the Flair grounds Tuesday of Fair week. There were t36 animals in the show. The purpose of the show was to create and promote interest and development of good Grade Dairy cattle, thereby increasing milk production in the Murphy milk shed. Sponsors of the show were farmers, business men, farm agents,. vocational agriculture teachers, veteran teachers, and milk receiv ing plants. The area comprises the counties of Cherokee, Clay, Graham and Mb con of North Carolina and Towns and Union Counties in Georgia. Only Grade Dairy aattle were entered in the show. There were Jerseys, Guernseys, and Hoist eins entered. There were six animals in the aged cow classes; 16 in the young cow classes; 21 in the bred heifer classes; 44 in the open hei fer classes; and 49 in the oalf classes. The Danish system of judging was used, which made every ani mal in the show win a premium. Sherman Hampton of Cherokee County won the prize in showman ship with his entry, and Sharron Swanson of Macon County won the prize fbr the best fitted animal. Dr. Dean Colvard, Dean of the animal industry division at State College, Raleigh, was judge who did an excellent job in placing the 136 animals. F. R. Farnham, dairy specialist, was ring master for the show. There were 47 artificially bred animals that were called into the show ning at one time. A total of 108 people entered animals in show of 136 animals. There were 38 blue ribbon win ners, 72 red ribbon winners and 26 white ribbon winners. W. B. Harrill Speaks Sunday W. B. Harrill of Cullowhee will bring the message ait First Baptist Church Sundlay morning at 11 o' clock in the absence of the pastor, the Rev. J. Alton Morris, who is in Revival Services at Ridgeway, S. C. Mr. Harrill is Public Relations director and a professor at W. C. T C. He is a graduate of Walke Forest College, received his mas ter's degree from the University of North Carolina and has done a year's graduate work at Furman University. On Sunday night at the regular worship hour of 7:30 o'clock, the Rev. J. Alton Morris pastor, will speak on, "The Victor's Life? Names". The Rev. Paul Culpepper of Blue Ridge, Ga., field worker of the Morganton, (Ga.), Association will speak to the Woman's Mission ary Society on Tuesday at 2:30 p. Cpl. Cecil James . Arrives In Texas Among a group of Korean war Casualties arriving at Brooke Army Medical Center. Fort Sam Houston. Texas, on September 26, is Corporal Cecil James, brother of Mrs. Mae Baites, Murphy. He is undergoing treatment at Brooke Army Hospital for wounds received while engaging the enemy I on September 5. James was with (he 25th Infantry Division. Other Students Attending College Jn the list published last week in The Scout of students who had returned to college, the names of some were inadvertently oiriMed. Miss Joyce Coleman ban returned to FunnSn UutveaSlty, Greenville, S. C , iwbere die la I Junior this ,lW, , T? , , . TT.ll TV, ,|h .a ji iilIjI yw, Jerry rwtm, jsaroan Arnold and Bill Lovingood ate Wake Forest College. Phyllis Snyder days thto week wdfc In Voile, Pa , and Al New York CMg.
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