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Community Craft Center To Open A ? mall grotp of local dttaaos have laaaad ike block bufldlag rwceafly vacated by lbs Brass town Post Office and will opaa a sales place for borne - made craft articles produced la the area and other farm aad home products, articles haadled will be mostly ea consignment aad will be of high quality aa ap proved by the standards committee. Formal . opening will be Saturday November 11, 1961. The business will be open each following Saturday thereafter, however If business Justifies It la planned to on other days of each week. Notice of which will be given to the public. From time to time craft work such ea, needle work, spinning, leather tooling, wood carving, making corn shuck articles, gem making, gem stone mounting will be demon strated. It la planned to hold dls plays of certain arts aad crafts made In this section so representative samples can be seen end later purchased at ' the local shops. Occasional auction sales may be held. Those wishing to sell or consign articles for sale at the Craft Center, or enter commercial displays, contact Mrs. LUllan Caldwell of Bresstown Immediately. Due to limited space the beginning consignments will be In small qua nl ties. Application for Incorporation papers to do business under the firm name of Community Craft Center will be flledwlth the Secretary of State of N.C. Initial working capital Is being paid In by the organization group. A drawing for some valuable prizes will be held at die close of the opening day. Have you had your Cancer Check-ip. Make Appointment Todayl It's Freell Write Mrs. Betty Jenkins, Rt. 2, Culber son, N. C. Cancer Detection Center. Open 2nd Thursday of Each Month at Cherokee County Health Department. Providence Hospital Holds Annual Meetine The sixth annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of Providence Hospital was held Saturday October 28 at the hospital. The report submitted by the Administrator showed that there was an Increase in admissions. The hospital ex tended 7,119 patient days' care. The padents admitted were from thirteen states and seventy-six towns and ddes. Murphy's admissions ac counted for 63% of the total admlsslods. The following members of the Medical Staff were re elected for the coming year: Dr. W. A. Hoover, Dr. Bryan Whitfield, Dr. Helen Wells Smith, Dir. George F. Size, Dr. Paul Hill, Dr. Cecil Kim ball and Dr. Breece Breland. The Treasurer's report showed the Hospital earnings to be $94,842.36 and the expenditures amounted to $143,008.82 showing the hospital operating on a deficit $48,246.46. The outstanding patient accounts which remain open to date for the past six years amounts to $38,740.26. We take this opportunity to express publicly the senti ments of sincere gratitude to the Medical Staff, the Staff Nurses, the Auxiliary and other personnel whose un- ? diing efforts resulted In ef ficient care for the patients of Providence Hospital. The patients are very appreacladve of the regular visits of the local Clergy. We aae grate ful also to the Board of Public Welfare, Radio Stadonn, PublicHealth, the Red Cross, the Police Department. Public Library and all other who have rendered us any assistance. Western Carolina Telephone Elects New President The Board of Directors of Western Carolina Telephone Company elected Thomas H. Sawyer of Weavervllle, North Carolina, President, tofillthe vacancy created by the re signation of LynnD.Garibaldi, Charlotte, N. C., as President and Director. Mr. Sawyer waa educated In the public school system of North Carolina and In Western Carolina College. He *as been affiliated with West ern Carolina Telephone Company and Its predecessor companies since 1946, becom ing Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors In 1953. Mr. John B. Veach, a re sident of Ashevllle, North Carolina, was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Garibaldi on the Board of Directors. Mr. Veach Is owner of Bemis Lumber Company. Ha Is President of The Hard wood Corporation of America 'and Is a Director of the Carolina Power and Light Company. Mr. Kester Walton of Aabe vUle, North Carolina, a member of the law firm. Van Wimble, Walton, Buck ft Wall, was elected VlcePresl dant and General CounselHe Is also a member of the Board of Directors. Thesd gentleman were appointed to similar post Pons in Westco Telephone Company a wholly owned subsidiary of Carolina Telephone THE ACTION WAS HOT AND HEAVY Id the Murphy Andrews football game at Andrews last Friday. Shown above an unidentified Bulldog la brought so his knees by a host of Wildcats. The Andrews player at left has conflicting i on hi* helmet awl )er*ey and could not be Identified. The defending Murphy player's Jersey Is covered with marks of battle and the numbers are not legible. Murphy won the game 13-0. (Scout Phoa>) Murphy High Honor Roll Announced In order m be on the Alpha honor roll, a student must make straight A's. The Beta honor roll requires students to have no grades lower than B. Honor students for the first six weeks at Murphy High School are listed below: Seniors: Alpha: Gerald Chambers and Wanda Tlmp son. Beta: Mary Geo rgeBaugh F rankle Beal, Mennlce Beaveg Margie Brannon, Oscar Cook, Alvln Crisp, Carol Davidson, Billy Decker, Glepda Farmeg Elizabeth Glbbs, Wayne Ingle, Sue James, Elizabeth Johnson, Ronald Kephart, Kenneth Lance, Barbara L arming. Patsy McCIure, Johnny Moore, Dorothy Ann Mull, Ruby Rose, John Rush, Suzl Sprung, Do.l? Stiles, and Mable Worley. Juniors: Alpha: Billy Ray Palmer and Lester Stowe. Beta: Ronald Gary Chambers. Carolyn Ann Dockery, Cecil Lee Hampton, William Henry Haney, IPatrldsi Ann Hass, Rosalind Neal Johnson, Brenda Gall Little, Mary Louise Morley.CarolynMarle Owenby, Shirley Sue Rogers, Gay Lynn Smith, and Linda Ruth Smith. Sophomores: Alpha: Sally Bault, Adlnah Brown, Delores Ann Hughes, Mary Linda Hyatt, Carolyn Sue Palmer, and Johnny Rogers. Beta: Betty Ruth Barker, Ruby Carroll, Margie Carter, Robert Clay, Geneva Coker, Clifton Cook, Barbara Lee Crisp, Hilda Decker, Jerry Dickey, Eva Beth Dockery. Billy Graves, Joy Ann Hall, Judy Hall, Shlrleyr Ann Hampton, Bill Harper, Ann Hedrlck, Horace Ingle, Glenda Jones, Barbara Ann Kephart, Sherry Lovlngood, Merle Mc Rae, Gerald Moore, Judy Sanders, Martha Nell Stiles, and Van Thomas. Freshmen: Alpha: Billy King and Robert Smith. Beta: Robert Bruce, Jimmy Edward Cole, Howard Dockery, Rebecca Farmer, Gordon Ray Earwood, Linda Gibson, Sheila Gossett, Faye Graham, John Lofton Hatches Jr., Sarah Alice Jefferies, Deborah Little, Sherlll Little, Eddie Pal men, Becky Jo Ray, Audrey Smith, Pat Stiles, Pat Ttmpson, Sarah White, Jane Whitley and Missy Wilson. HEY, BOYS, AIN'T THEY PRETTY ? Murphy's cheerleaders not to be out done by the stalwarts of the gridiron posed for this news picture. Many pictures have been taken of this group as they led the Murphy cheering section during the victories of the Murphy Bulldogs but their motions have been too fast and furious for the eye of the camera. They are left to right, kneeling, Carmoletta Smith, Sally Bault, Elizabeth Gibbs, Bobbie Odum, Virginia Wells. Standing, Barbara Queen, MaxineO'Dell, Doris Harper, Patricia Tlmpson. (Scout Photo) Couple Honored Hayesville -- Mr. and Mrs. Otis Williams better known as "Bozo and Edna" were honored at their new home with a house warming, Thursday night when a large group of leading citizens took gifts co their home. Bozo and Edna have worked in many Clay County homes through out the years and have been faithful trusted people. Bozo has served as janitor for the Truett Memorial Baptist Church, Citizens Bank& Trust Co., Hayesville Post Office and Clay County Courthouse. | Punt,Pass,& Kick Contest Winners Announced Ford Motor Co.'s Punt, Pass, and Kick contest, sponsored locally by Burch Motors, Murphy Ford Dealer, was held Saturday, Oct. 21 following a midget football game at the Murphy High stadium. Doyle Burch, owner of the local company, directed the contest which drew some sixty contestants and lasted until after dark. The first place winners by age groups were: Tim Ramsey 6 years; Andy Worley, 7 years; Barry Lunsford, 8 years; Russell Hensley, 9 years; and Harrison Little, 10 years. Second place winners were Terry Sander, age 7; Chris Schuyler, age 8, James Bar clay, age 9; and Leon Parker, age 10. Third place winners were Steve Wells, age 9; Michael Hughes, age 7: Randy Barnett. age 8; and Roy Keth Bates, age 10. The first place winners re ceived football uniforms complete with helmet and shoulder pads, second place winners received warm tip Jackets, and the third place winners received footballs. The scores were forwarded to Ford's Atlanta, Cm. headquarters and compared with with scores from this region. Should a Murphy boy be declared winner, he and his father would earn a free trip to a National Football League game where he could compete for National Honors. Winners in the nation will go on a "Tour of Champions" to the N. F. L. championship game with their fathers, be granted an official White House re ception, be presented with a P P It K Chamionshlp trophy and receive a football auto graphed by NFL Championship Hiyesvtlle -- Little Miss Tammy Smart, age 2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roel Smart, was a tired but happy little girl Halloween. She collected enough in UNICEF donations to pay for 1,000 glasses of milk, 20 shots of penlcllllan. and 100 shots of TB vaccine for children of the United Nations .When she finished her rounds, her jar was almost too heavy for her to cany. Collections reported Wednesday for Clay County totaled $129.88. (Scout Photo by Mrs. Neal Kitchens.) Hallowed Party Given By Two Murphy Couples Mr. and Mrs. Max Blake more and Dr. and Mrs. George Size were hosts and hostesses to a Halloween party on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Blakemore The home was decorated with fall leaves, corn shucks, Jack-O-Latern and a large stuffed dummy in one corner of the lvlng room. Prizes foe the ladles cos tume was. won by Mrs. Nick Howell and for the men Jim Armstrong. Also a scavenger hunt was held and Dr. Hedrlcks teem wen the prise. Pistir Attnls Stiiy Coirse Or Alceholism The Re*. D. P.Smothermen Pastor of Andrews, Plrst Methodist Church has Just re turned from attending a ten day study course, "Clinical Training In the Pastoral Care of Alcoholics," at the Keeley Institute in Greensboro. North Carolina The Keeley Institute is a hospital which has spec ialized in the treatment and rehabilitation of alcoholics since 1892. This study course is made possible through the cooperation of The Keeley Institute and Board of Christ in Social Concerns of the Western North Carolina Con ference of the Methodist Church. Methodist Hold Commission Workshop Andrews -- Commission workshops for all the Metho dist Churches In Cherokee, Clay, and Graham Counties will be held at the First Methodist Church in Andrews Sunday, November S, 3:00-4:30 p.m. These workshops will be for all members of the five commissions of each church and for the comm ttee on Church Vocations. Rev. Mark Tuttle, Super intendent of the Waynesvllie Dlstric has announced that the following people will serve as leaders for these work shops: Christian Education, Rev, Robert Bunch; Missions, Rev. Herman Nicholson: Steward ship and Fiance. Rev. Merrill Perkins and Frwln Patron: Christian Social concerns. Rev. Ralph Jacks; Member ship and Evangelism, Rev. Joe Johnson and Rev. O. P. Smo therm an. Christian Vocations, Rev Donald Bllla. Rev. C. F. Wombla, pastor of Murphy First Methodist Church, will conduct the devotional service and as director of the SHBJUPI POURS OUT LIQUOR -- Sheriff Clauds , right, and Deputise Herman Robaraon aad Robert Harness are {show asiiuauded by orer 500 empty moonshine bottle, Oeer 125 gallons of illegal whiskey was poured out Saturday, Oct. 2S by Sheriff aad Ida deputies is froat of the county Jail. A large crowd gathered to watch lha proceethngs aad a traffic Jam Hocked the street la front of the Jail for a short while. (ScostPhMo) I Have you had your Cancer Check-up. Make Appointment Today! Ifa Preell Write Mra. Betty Jenkins. Rt. 2, Culber son, N. C. Cancer Detection Center. Open 2nd Thursday of Bach Month at Cherokee County Health Department, t Bulldogs Win SMC Title With Win Over Andrews by Bob Potter < Murphy Bulldogs movedIm pre**lvely to the Nantahal* District title, along with their ninth conaecutlve victory without defeat, Friday night In defeating their fellow Cherokeeans, the Andrews Wildcats, In the Cats liar. IS -0 The Bulldogs struck early to polntage, and then held on to s precarious 6-0 lead from much of the game against a fired - up Andrews' eleven. That fact, aligned to Murphy mlscues at most inopportune times, mad* the game more uncertain and exciting than score and ground-gaining would indicate. The Bulldogs, with more than 300 yards covered on the ground sod In the air, out moved the home team more (han two to one. Not until the fourth quarter, however, were tte district champions Eut In closer scoring position y s 15-yard penalty for the Wildcats - aide to push over another counter that just about made victory sure. An estimated 3,000 excited fans looked on in the chilly October night air with temperature plummeting to war* the freezing point before game - end They saw fancy running. vicious tackling break-throughs, and elusive ball handling. Murphy's initial marker came within the first four or five minutes of the spirited contest on a finely-executed series of plays that seemingly caught the Wildcats un prepared. After they received the kick-off and were unable to gain, the Cats' punted to the visitors' 38 yard line. Three plays took the ball to mid-field; and on the next' the most spectacular of the night -Van Horn first carried, and when threatened, pitched out to Duncan who went all the way to the Andrews' 10 for a 40 yard total. On thenextplayCunningham scampered around left end for the score The Bulldogs failed in try for extra point. If scintillating tactics and running by the Murphyites in dicated a one-sided contest for the large Cherokee County throng, the Wildcats quickly By virtu? of their Nan tahala District tide, taken for surety In the defeat of Andrews last week. Murphy Bulldogs are In competition for Class AA honors for North Carolina. Murphy's next opponent. Coach "Chuck* McConnell said Monday, de pends i^on games this week determining the winner of the Tri-county District In the Asheville area. made evident It would be otherwise. After containing the Bull dogs for the remainder of the quarter and into the second, die Andrewsians launched a vigorous counter thrust of their own in the secondperlod. Myers and Adams broke through for good gains, and the attack carried Into Bull dog territory before Cunning ham intercepted a pass on Murphy's 30 Late in the second quarter the Bulldogs advanced again, with Haney gaining well; but a Murphy fumble that lost the ball and half-dmeconcided McConnell's gold- Jerseyed team struck again early in the third period, with Duncan clipping 20 yards through a broken field In the thrust. But a fumble on Andrews' 20 stopped the drive The Wildcats launched out In their turn with Myers and Shetdy helping the assault to Murphy's 25 before the Bull dogs braced and held for downs. Another Murphy dr(ve was checked early In the fourth quarter when Gernert inter cepted a pass on Andrews' 35. When the Wildcats were held, once more the Bulldogs made a try; and, aided by a 16-yard scamper by Duncan, and a 15 yard personal-foul penalty against the Wildcats, set up camp on Andrews' 10 From that po nt Haney made 6, and Cunningham went on over; and then annexed the extra point. A recovered fumble on Andrews 22 a bit later gave the Bulldogs another chance, but the Wildcats took over on a fumble Charles Smith inter cepted an Andrewi' past on the Cata' 32; but Murphy lost the ball aga n; and had juat taken - over an Andrewa' boot aa the game ended Slrsavage and Adams did good work on Andrewa' de fense; and Snow, Smith and Hlnton served likewise for the Bulldogs Murphy seeks a tenth victory In a meeting w th Bethel High School on the Wayne school's field thla Friday. Blue Devils Win Hayesvtlle-The Robblnsvllle Blue Devils defeated the HayesvtUe Yellow Jackets 20 0 Friday and thus won the Class A Smoky MountainCon ference Championship. The Blue Devils rolled to 275 yards rushing and made 19 first downs. Robbtnsvllle's three TD's were scored after sustained drives on plunges by Glenn Shuler from 3 yards out, Bert Orr from the 2 yard line, and Darrell Phil lips from five yard stripe. Shuler scored the extra points. The game was thelastof the season for both teams. Certificates Given At Methodist Church School Rally The Church School Rally Day held on Sunday, October 22 at the First Methodist Church at the mornlrtg services the following awards were made by Superintendent Bunch Nugent to those who have not missedSundaySchool for the following years: One year awards went to Bill Dyer, Carolyn Lovingood, Tommy McGulre, Carl Townson, Freddy Davis, Ellen Davis, Pamela Chastain, Freddie Lochaby, Mrs. Martha Davis Miss Clara McCombs and Miss Adella Meroney, Those not missing in two years, Miss Treacy Nugent, and for three years Judy Quinn and Summie Carter. Those who received Bibles on promotion Day on October 1, at First Methodist Church from the Primary. Ill and Junior IV, Were P.hillip Mc Donald, Carolyn Lovingood, Steve Wells, Howard Alex-' ander and Lonnie Brlttlan. In Service Army Specialist Four Charles H. Panter, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shermon,pan ter, Murphy, N. C? is participating with other per sonnel from the 4th Armored Division's 54th Infantry In a five - week field training exercise in Grafenwohr Germany. The training Is scheduled to end Oct. 28. The 4th is one of five U. S divisions in NATO's "Pyramid of Power" in Europe. 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