Fur Killti li Graham 2-Car Crash VILLH - A fiery llvae of tour \ tor* In Thursday night. Oct. a. \ . Graham County Sheriff Boyd drtap 11a md ton (toad as: \Jos Wiggins, 37, a taachar to Rohtonavllls High School, ate was aloos la a 1962 Pon dac haadad south on U. S. 129 shout four milas saat of i Gregory, about 30, an employee of Browar Furni ture Co, In RobbtnsvlUe, and operant driver of a 1961 Chevrolet haadad north. Gregory's wife, Mrs. Chrl tlns Gregory, also about 30, employed at F on tana Mills Mrs. Jim Gregory, a rela tive of Kenneth Gregory, whom he had driven to the hospital B> visit her husband. Sheriff Crisp saldatflrsthe was unable to tell from the twlsfod wreckage In which di rection each car was headed. Ha learned from friends of Wiggins that be had bon o wed the car from Tom Davis and started south toward Top eon. The driver of the first car along the road after the acci dent said he found the Che FOUR PEOPLE DIED Thursday night when these cars crashed head-on about four miles southeast of Robbinsville on U.S. 129. Highway Patrolman W. R. Boyles said the 1962 Pontiac, left, was going at a high rat* of speed and on the wrong side of the road when it collided with a 1061 Chevrolet. Joe Wiggins was alone in the Pontiac while Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Greg ory and Mrs. Jim Gregory were in the Chevrolet. All were from Bryson City. Boyles said it was the first fatal accident in the county since 1959?and it oc curred about 600. feet from the scene of the last fatal crash. Wiggins' body had to be cut with a torch from the Pontine but Mr. and Mrs. Gregory were thrown from the Chevrolet. A passing motorist pulled Mrs. Jim Gregory's body from the flaming wreckage of the Chevrolet, which bunt into fltmeo oa impact. vrolet In flames and pulled all over die highway. Sheriff a woman he thought to be Mrs. Crisp said it was Impossible Jim Gregory from the car. to determine at once on which He said he saw two bodies side of the highway the accl nearby. dent occurred. Wiggins had to be cut from the wreckage of the other car DtAR - AID for fast relief by workmen using a torch. for common Diarrhea. Calms Noting that there were no Intestinal Cramps and Ir witnesses to the accident, that ritations. 12 Tablets only 98# all the occtgtants were dead, at Mamey Drug Co., in Mur and the wreckage was strewn phy. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Burn Mortgage Note HAYESV1LLE - The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Rt. 1, Hayesvllle, on Sunday, Oct. 14, burned the note of mortgage on the paatorlum. " A fellowship dinner was ob served after the Sunday morn ing worship service. A ser vice of dedication was held. In which thanks was given to God for His provisions and the note was bunted by members of the Finance Committee and ObitsrarUs JOSEPH L. WIGGINS ROBBINSVILLE -Services for Jospeh L. Wiggins, 37, of Robblnsvllle who was killed Thursday night in an auto crash on U. S. 129 near here was held at 2 p.m. Saturday In First Methodist Church of Robblnsvllle. The Rev. Henry J us dee and the Rev. William Sartin of ficiated and burial was in Old Mother Cemetery. Mr. Wiggins was a member of the First Methodist Church and of Robbinsville American Legion Post. He was a grad uate of Western Carolina College and taught in Rob binsville School. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wig gins of Robbinsville; one daughter, Deborah Ann Wig gins of Robbinsville; one sis ter, Mrs. Russell Watson of Morgan con; and one brother. Jack Brown Wiggins of Mor gan ton. Town son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. GREGORY SERVICES ROBBINSVILLE -Services for Kenneth Gregory, his wife, Christine J ames Gregory, and Mrs. Myrtle Breedlove Gre gory, all of whom were killed Thursday night in an auto ac cident near Robbinsville, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday In Rob binsville First Methodist Church. The Rev. Edward Aldand and the Rev. Ods Orr of ficiated and burial was in the Old Mother Cemetery. Mrs. Myrtle Gregory, 55, was the daughter of the late J. E. and Nora Breedlove. Surviving are the husband, Jim Gregory; three sisters, Mrs. Maude Lee of Bryson City, Mrs. Beatrice Rogers of the Building Committee. The pee tori um wee begun In October of 1960, end oc cupied by the pastor in March of 1961. The house has six large rooms, a hall, a utility room, and bathroom. It Is a frame structure finished with a brick veneer. Total cost of the pastorlum was almost $10,000, and is valued at its location at $15,000. Members of the church gave materials, labor, and money to the extent that only $4,000 had ?> be bor rowed from the CItlzen's Bank and Trust Company of Hayes vllle, N. C, The money was borrowed on January 3, 1961, and final payment was made in September of 1962. The Rev. Mason Hudspeth, pastor said, "The generosity and determination of the mem bers of the church matte pos sible the quick termination of the debt. The church has a membership of 106. One could not single out individuals for praise because building was such a group effort. A num ber gave of money, time, and experience sacrlfidally." "The end of the pastorlum debt is only the beginning of the hopes and plans of the people. A church building is badly needed and will be built in the near future. Where there Is vision, the Lord can ac compllsh His work." Clyde, and Mrs. Christine Goldberg of Baltimore, Md.;" and two brothers. Wilber of Freeport. N. Y., and J. E. Breedlove of Bryson City.She had been an active member of First Baptist Church and a Sunday School teacher. Mrs. ChristineGregDry, 25, was the daughter of the Rev. Frank James and Mrs. James of Robbtnsvllle, Also surviv ing are one daughter, Denlse Gregory of the home; two sis ters, Mrs. Maxlne West and Mrs. Emma Jean Colvard of Robblnsvtlle; one brother, Frank James of Robblnsvllle; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. James of Robbtnsvllle; and the maternal grandmother. Mrs. Charles Dockery. She had taken an active part in all church work. Kenneth Gregory, 31, was die son of J. A. and Otela Corbtn Gregory of Robbtns vllle. Surviving in addition to the parents and daughter are one sister. Miss Christine .Gregory of Washington. D.C.; three brothers,JohnofWoost er, Ohio; Joe with the Army in Panama, and Jack Gregory of the home; and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Sallle Corbtn of Robblnsvtlle. He was s Korean War veteran and was a member of the American legion and Robbtnsvllle Masonic Lodge. Townson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. AFTER 40 - Repleny after 40. After 40, your digestive system may suffer "enzyme slow-down." The cause of countless digestive disorders. New Repleny is a doctor's formulation of digestive en zymes with vitamins and min erals. Manuey Drug Co. in Murphy. Stork Market Report Blue Bundles CARTER A son, James Howard, K> Mr. and Mrs. William How ard Carter, of Routs 3, Mur phy, October 21, at Providence Hospital. Mrs. Carter la die former Miss Selma Ala an DAVIS A son, William Edward to Mr. tod Mrs. James Wm. Davis of Routt 1, Marble, Oct ober 23, at Providence Hos pital. Mrs. Davis Is the former Miss Cetla J see Bills. Pink Bundles HOLLOWAY A daughter, Janice jesn . B Mr. and Mn . Claude Wm. Hollow ay of Aahtwt, October 19, at Providence Hospital. Mrs. Holloway la the Miss Wills Mm SNBBD A daughter. Annals R B Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wal of Andrews, Oct. 23. at ProvtdM I ~J| BURN NOTE - Members of the Finance ad Building Com mittee of the Mt, Pleasant Baptist Church >s shown tam ing the note of mortgage on the church's pasnrlum. They are left to right. Mason Hudspeth, Kenneth Woodard, S. E. Hogsed, Fred Woodard, and Houston Nichols. The bottom picture Is a view of the new brick pastorlum. Among The Sick Patients admitted to Pro vidence Hospital October 19 through October 26: Michael Jospeh Orr, Rt. 3, Murphy; Mrs. Anna Mae Jones, Rt. 4, Murphy; Boyd Chance, Hayes ville; Master Jeffrey Bond, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Neva Bat tle, Rt. 1, Andrews; Mrs. Eve lyn Chance, Murphy; Mrs. Sel - ma Raper, Andrews; Jesse Pendergrass, Rt. 1, Murphy; Mrs. Iowa Thrasher, Murphy; Fred McCray, Rt. 4, Hayes vlUe; George Rogers, Rt. 3, Murphy; Miss Glenda Yvonne Jones, Unafca; Mrs. Blllie James, Rt. 4, Murphy; Mrs. Eva Frady, Murphy; Mrs. Carol Hogsed, Murphy; Mrs. Virginia Harper, Redwood, Calif.; Andy Whltener, Rt. 2, Murphy, and Miss Ella Mc Combs, Murphy. Mai Killii In Loggiii Accident HAYBSV1LLB - Hotert B. p ^ ?* HayaavUla. nooo, Oct M. m a Unbar Job in d? I ChorobM Ct Mr. PsOsrson waa th of too lata M. A. and garatLadford Patterson and a naava of Clay Coimty. Surviving ara the widow, Mra. Mary Lanay Paoaraoo; ??a daughtar, Mra. Prancaa Palmar of Franklin; ooa son. Weda Panaram of iba bo ma; flva alaiara. Mra. Glan Aad oraon, Mra. Cart Parbar. Mra. Boyd Honed, and Mra. Hariay Ledford of Heywevllle aod Mra. Hubort Garraa of Hlaweeaee. Ga^ ooa brother. Vartla Panaraon of Hayoa rtUa: ad two grandchildren. Sarvlcea wora bald at 2 p.m. Friday la Moadow Grove Bap Bat Church. The Rev. Sim Martin and the Bav. Sam WaUdngadck of Healed and burial waa In tba Union Hill Camatary. Pall boarera ware Hartael Moore, Troy Lowe. Albert Martin. Jimmy and BUI Rogara. and Neal Garrett I Ivla Funeral Home waa In charge of arrangements. Service FORT RILEY, KAN. -Army PPC Norrla K. Weat 23, whoae wife, Margaret and runts, Mr. and Mra. Howard Weat UvelnMurphy,N.C_ completed two weeke of am phlbtoua training with other member* of the 1st Infancy cKf? wLittleCr~k-Vi~ Weat received training In aU |Mna of amphibious warfare, ?eluding shipboarddrllla, an Orientation m life aboard ship ?d tactical landing exercise. He la a tank crewman in Company B of the division's ?9th Armor, which is regular ly stationed at Ft Riley, Kan. The 1957 Murphy High ?chool graduate entered the Army In December 1961 and completed basic training at Ft Knox, Ky. Antlgo Air Form S tattoo, wtoc.- Ernie P. Mtllsaps of ???pby, N. C? has been pro motad to airman second class to the United States Air Force. Airman Mill saps, a grad uate of Murphy High School. Is assigned to the 676th Radar Squadron here as s material control specialist. The airmen Is the son of P. W. Mill saps of Route 1, Marble, N. C. Cherokee Scout It Clay Coiaity Progress. Thura., Nov. 1, 1962 NEW INSTANT PINK-BYE Spray Bomb for cattle and sheep. Treats 1.000 eyes. May also be allied to open wounds to help prevent Infection and aid In rapid healing. Easy t>1 spply. Mantley Drug Co.. In Murphy. IKK. - IIOIJI - \l ]li Beautiful and Loaded uidt \afue Potfco hay th? lark for speed, power, safety. Farast Kaagars boy tbs lark for rugged stamina and dependability. Taxi aparatars boy fbo lark for outstanding economy and handling ease. Fasbiaa laadars bay tbt Lark for its style, beauty and distinctive design. LaJias bay tb? Lark for its luxurious standard equipment. SaNvt paaplt everywhere bay tba Lark because all of the above adds up to value. Custom From the Advanced Thinking of HA VI YOU WON ONI Of OUK 350 ?ff CAM? S? tho coooodatiom Shrdohakor od In tho NmmUr loouo of koodor's Digort corporation and harry to your Studobakor Dnltr. A/so ask your Studo hakor Doalor about tho Avanti, tho Cruiror and tho Hawk. ?? ? Ed Townson Auto Co. Andrews Hwy. - VE 7-2322 - Murphy, N. C. DEALER NO. 601 modern electric appliances .. a feature you'll love in your GOLD MEMLLIM HOME The electric appliances in your Gold Medallion Home bring you new convenience ... new livability. Cooking meals is more pleasant... cleaning and laundry are easier . . . your whole home runs more smoothly. ^You'll love your Gold Medallion Home's electric heating, good lighting, and adequate wiring, too. When you buy or build, insist on a Gold Medallion Home. Call your building contractor or our Gold Medallion Home specialist for complete details about a Gold Medallion Home . . . the better home for better living. MURPHY ELECTRIC POWER BOARD FROM and FOR Western North Carolina Re-elect ROY A. TAYLOR Democrat for Congress Roy Taylor's record speaks for itself: 12 new post offices . . $750,000 Federal Building in Bryson Citv . . . photographic laboratory emolovinn 100 . . extension of Blue Ridge Parkway . National Park Service roads from Fines Creek to Cataloochee, Brvson City to Fontana . . . National Forest Service roads from Robbinsville to Tellico Plains Rosman to Wcodrow, U. S. 64 to Whitewater Falls. . $2 600,000 flood control program for Hender son, Transylvanic. Buncombe and Madison . . . new jobs at National Weather Records Center . . . addi tional meteorologist at Asheville Weather Bureau and expansion of services. No fees for Parkway, Great Smokies and na tional forests... tobacco crop insurance for Haywood and Yancey growers . . . supported two six per cent increases in burlev allotments . . . Roy Taylor has kept in touch with the PEOPLE and their problems... He is from Western North Carolina and his record clearly shows that he is for Western North Carolina. Roy Taylor has a positive record of progress. POSITIVE ACTION-Net campaign promises Tiflw hi Ci?jr * Z\ s* S ? , -f S'- r i Glenn Morria, Mc Rkhord B. Slant. S^SH^CS.

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