North Carolina Newspapers

TOM RAMSEY (R) of Murphy got the fishing season off to ? good start Mar. 9 when he pulled in a nice catch of 6 striped bass, pike and crappy at Hiwassee Lake, using a doll fly lure. Giles Coffey of Andrews matched this catch. but di<fci*t wait for the photographer. Andy Kaylor of Murphy (L), wasn't on the trip, but he volunteered to help hold die stringer while the picture was being made. This is the first catch reported to the Scout this year. The CHEROKEE . i SCOUT and Clay County Progress ESTABLISHED JULY, 1889 JACK OWENS Editor and Publisher TODD REECE. . . . Managing Editor Published every Thursday at Church Street, Murphy, North Carolina. Second Class Postage Paid At Murphy, North Carol ino. SUBSCRIPTION RATES S3. 09 One (1) Year in Cherokee, Clay and Graham Counties, N. C., and Nontahala, N. C.; Towns, Union and Fannin Counties, Ga., and Polk County, T enn. ALL OTHER AREAS t Year $6.00 - 6 Months $3.50 All subscriptions delivered in North Carolina in clude the state's three per cent sales tax. Dr. B. W. Whitfield and Edgar Harshaw attended the cattlemen banquet, show and sale of Poled Hereford Cattle men Association of Eastern Tennessee held at the Univer sity of Tenn. , Knox v tile, last F riday and Saturday. Cherokee Scout & Clay County Progress, Thurs., Mar. 19, 1964 -M Mr. and Mrs. Cloe Moore spent Sunday night and Monday with their son-in-law and dau ghter, Mr.andMrs.BudBrown and children of Hickory. -M Mrs. Frank Robinson, who has been a patient in a local hospital has returned to her home very much improved. Mr. andMrs. Ernest Decker and son, Chris and Mrs. Ruth Channell of Marietta, Ga., were week end guests of Mr. Decker's sister and broth er in -law, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Wilson. -M Mr. and Mrs. Richard How ell and son, Steve are visit ing relatives and friends in Gastonia this week. -M Little Miss Dianne Witter, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Witter has returned home from Asheville after spending the past week with her grandparents. -M Charles and Paul Smith have returned to WCC. .Cullowhee after spending sometime with their parents, the Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Smith. -M The Rev. W. J. Thompson left Monday for Bonneau,S.C., where he will conduct a re vival in the Banneau Baptist Church there. -M Mrs. Charles Smith of Lake T oxoway has returned to her home after visiting relatives here. -M Bobby Weaver of Clem son College, Clem son .S.C. .spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weaver. -M Mrs. J. W. Dyer is visit ing her son-in-law and dau ghter .Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Burch of Raybun Gap.Ga. Ivie Funeral Home Mtrphy-Andrews-Haytsvillt "uRS. ADER ARP CLLBERSON - Mrs. Ader E. Arp, 69, died Friday night, March 13, in her home on Culberson, Rt. 2, after an extended ill^e's. She was a daughter of the late Charlie and Nannie Run nion Bell and a native of Polk County, Term. She had spent most of her life in Fannin County, Ga. She was a member of Hot House Baptist Church. Surviving are the husband, Harrison Arp; four daugh ters, the Misses Era, Evelyn, Thelma and Ellen Arp, all of the home; a son, Lester of Culberson, Rt. 2; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Mulkey of Dawson ville, Ga., and Mrs. Gussie Ledford of Copperhill, Tenn.; three brothers, Walter Bell of Cleveland, Tenn., Allie Bell of Raleigh and Arthur Bell of Culberson, Rt. 2; and a grandchild. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in New Liberty Baptist Church. The Rev. Arvil Johnson of ficiated and burial was In the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne and Claude Ware, Edgar Bai ley, Roy Clore, J. B. Arp and Don Burgess. I vie Funeral Home was in charge. MRS. CELIA GIBSON MURPHY - Mrs. Celia Min gus Gibson, 45, of Rt. 2, died in a hospital Wednesday night, March 11, after a brief illness. Surviving are the husband, Clinton Gibson; a son, Dan R. Gibson of the home; four sis ters, Mrs. Sallie Headrick of Blairsville, Ga. , and Mrs. Fannie Dockery, Mrs. Mamie Wilson, and Mrs. Gladys A moos, all of Rt. 3, ? bro ther, John Mlngus of Rt. 3, and the mother, Mrs. Parlee Coleman Mlngus of Murphy. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Little Glade Baptist Church. The Rev. Ham Coffey offi ciated and burial was in Hang ing Dog Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers were William King, Mack and Rastus Gib son, Gene Headrick, BlllHed den and Garey Clifford Dock ery. Ivie Funeral Home was in charge. MRS. SARAH POSEY WAYNESVILLE - Mrs. Sarah Ann Padgett Posey. 46, resident of Waynesville for the past nine years, died In an Asheville hospital on Monday, March 9, after a brief illness. She was the wife of John E. Posey of Rt. 2, and was active in the work of Shady Grove Methodist Church, the johnathan Creek Home Dem onstration Club, of which she was a past president; the N. C. Choralist Group and the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Posey was born in Andrews. Her father, the late B. L. Padgett, longtime Cherokee County Register of Deeds, and she and her hus band lived in Murphy for many years. He is a Souther Bell Telephone Co., employe* who was transferred to Waynes ville when Murphy service was changed. In addition to the husband, Mrs. Posey is survived by the mother, Mrs. Ethel Mc Taggart Padgett of Waynes ville; a son, Lawrence E. Posey of Baltimore, Md.; a daughter. Mrs. William A. Sherrill of Tampa, Fla.i a brother. B. L. Padgett. Jr., of Owings. Md.. and two sis ters, Mrs. Dean A. Wake field of Washington, D. C.. and Mrs. Hugh E. Hensley of Carolina Beach. Services were held at 11 a.m. Wediesday in Shady Grove Methodist Church. The Rev. G. A. Upton and the Rev. R. T. Houts offi ciated and burial was In Sun set cemetery In Murphy. Graveside rites In Murphy by the Rev. Clark Benson, pallbearers were William A. Green, Bill and Jule Boyd, Jack and Marvin Leatherwood and James Howell, all of Waynesville. Pallbearers In Murphy were Edwin Winches ter. John A. Bayless, John Davidson, Frank Forsyth, James Hughes. Sr., and Rob ert Weaver. Crawford Funeral Home of Waynesville was In charge. MRS. ESTELLE WATKINS MURPHY - Mrs. Estelle Sangster Watklns, 82, for merly of this section, died Saturday, March 14, in Orlando, Fla., where she had Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Mc Guire of Maryvtlle.Tenn., were guests last week of Miss Beulah Queen. -M Misses Linda Smith and Barbara Crisp, student nursi at Grady Memorial Hospiul Atlanta .Georgia are spendinj this week with their parents -M Mrs. Mar cells Smith and daughters,Carmollte and Aud rey spent the week end witl Mr. and Mrs. Larry Crises of Charlotte. -M Mrs. Dale Lee spent sev eral days last week in At lanta. -M Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kaye and daughter .Carol, spent Sunday in Chattanooga, Tenn., with friends. -M Mr. and Mrs. BUI Bracken were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Williams of Atlanta. -M Tripp Bourne, student at Christ School, Arden is spend ing spring vacation this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bourne Jr. -M Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Palmer and children of Black Mount ain spent the week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes Dockery, Sr. -M Mr. and Mrs. Lillard Walk er and daughter, Gall, spent Saturday In Ashevtlle. -M Mr. and Mrs. Max Sneed and son of Chattanooga .Tenn., spent last Thursday and Fri day with their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sneed. Mrs. Glenn A. Swain and children, Stephen and Susan of Marietta, Ga., spent the week end here with Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Swain. -M Mrs. I. T. Bailey of Wood ruff, N. C.,and Mrs. O. G. Henkel of Hickory and Miss Clarissa Kincaid of Rome, Ga., are visiting their sister, Mrs. R. H. Foard this week. New Riding Club At Blue Ridge Holds Meeting BLUE RIDGE, GA. - The second meeting of the neewly formed Blue Ridge Mountain Riding Club was held Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Loving Community Building. A record attendance of 22 members and several visitors were present. Rex Blgelow, presently in charge, outlined the purpose of the dub and the activities planned for the coming year. Including weekend overnlte camping trips, trail rides in the Hemp, Loving, DU1 and Blairsville areas, Play Days for games, Instructions and exchange of know-how between members, parades, and a Horse Show for the future. Regular meetings will be held the first Monday nlte of each month at the Loving Cam' m unity Building. Any person* Interested In horses or of be coming a member of this clito is invited to attend the next meeting. For additional information write or call Mrs. Joanne Blgelow, Hemp, Ga. 314-6962. Sp. 5 Benham In Okinawa U.3. FORCES.OKINAWA (AHTNQ? Army Specialist Five George D. Benham, whose wife, Vlckl, Uvea on Route 1, Andrews, was assig ned to the 61st Artillery on Okinawa, Feb. 24. Specialist Benham assig ned to Batter C of the 61st Artillery's 2nd Missile Batt alion, enured the Army In July 1968. The 22 -year -old soldier, son of Or. and Mrs. Charles O. Benham , Toj*on,N.C.. U a 1959 graduate of Andrew* High School. been living for the past sev eral years. She was the widow of Tay lor J. Watkins who died in 1956. A school teacher, she taught in Georgia near here prior to moving to Orlando. She was a member of North Park Baptist Church there. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Marshall Coleman; a sister, Mrs. H. D. Brooks, both of Orlando; four brothers, B. M. Sangster of Orlando, T. D. of Decatur, Ga., L. O. of Byronville, Ga., and E. B. of St-Petersburg, Fla.; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Graveside rites were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Peach tree Baptist Church Cemetery. Nephews served as pall bearers. The Rev. Robert Barker officiated. Ivie Funeral Home was In charge. MRS. ESTELLE WATKINS MURPHY - Mrs. Estelle Shangster Watkins, 82, for merly of this section, died Saturday, March 14, in Or landc, Fla., where she had been living for the past several years. She was the widow of Tay lor J. Watkins who died in 1955. A school teacher, she taught in Georgia near her prior to moving to Orlando. She was a member of North Park Baptist Church there. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Marshall Coleman; a sister, Mrs. H. B. Brooks, both of Orlando; four brothers, B. M. Shangster of Orlando, T. a of Decatur, Ga., L. O. of Byronville, Ga., and E. B. Shangster of St, Petersburg, Fla.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Service* were held at 10 a.m. Weckieaday in Peachtree Baptist Church. Pallbearers were Forest and Wayne Teague, Barney McDonald, Charles Mauney, Clyde Patterson, Glen Van diver. The Rev. Robert Barker officiated and burial waa In the church cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home waa in charge. Musical Program Set Swday At McCayesvillt Churd mccayesville. ga. - A program of sacred music trill be pesemed at the First Bap tist Church of McCaysville, Ga., Sunday, March 23, at 3:00 pjn. Mr. Joseph Saleeby, Di rector of die Copper Basin School of Music, will play from the console of the new R cuter pipe Organ, Mrs. W. E. Maebert, Choir Director for the First Baptist Church in Blue Ridge is vocalist and John E. Williams is F rench Hornist. Everyone is cordially in vited to attend this program of sacred music. Martin's Creek HD Club Meets With Mrs. Ricks MARTIN'S CREEK - The Martin's Creek Home Demon stration Club met at the home of Mrs. Vaughn Ricks Tues day, March 10. Miss Thelma Wheeler, Home Economics Extension Agent for Cherokee County, presented a demonstration on dress patterns. Miss Wheeler noted that many women enjoy making their own clothes, and she pointed out that the impor tant step in dress making is measuring the body care 8 fully, and adjusting the pat ? tern accordingly. ? Mrs. Howard Martin gave' ' a reportonpruningshrubbery. The club paid respects to a member who passed away ' a few days before the meet 1 ing, Mrs. Delia Connely, who ' had been a member for many years. Two new members were ' added, Mrs. H. L. Martin and Mrs. Don Hughes. Refreshments were serv ed to the members present. ! Baptist Choir , To Present Cantata Sunday MURPHY - The Church Choir of the Murphy First Baptist Church will present a cantata, "The Glory Of Easter," by John W. Peter son on Sunday evening, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. Julian S. Suggs. Minister of Music and Education of the Church, will direct the pro gram. Accompanists are Mrs. Tony Hembree, piano, and Mrs. Ted Thomas, organ. Sol oists are Mrs. Doyle C. Bur ch, Soprano, Alto: Mrs. W. T. Brown, Soprano; R. E. Minor, Tenor; and C. E. Hyde, Bass. The narrator will be the Rev. William J. Thompson, pastor of the church. Everyone is cordially in vited to attend this program of music appropriate for the Easter season. Kathy Jean Owens Baptized In Andrews Sunday During the morning worship service at First Methodist Church, Cathy Jean Owens, daughter of Mr. andMrs. Jos eph B. Owens, was baptised. Cathy Jean was born Novem ber 8, 1963, in Neubrucke, Germany. Mrs. Owens is the former Miss Wilma Jean Crisp Piichtm Itvi Mr*. Dell* Conley on last Wettoesday. While here he .Js* visited relative* end vu Accompanied horny by Mrs* Norman Berton who apett sev eral days with her daugfeaar and children. -P Mrs. Ben Davis of Charlotte visited relatives and friends here last week She was acc ompanied by her granddau ghter, Mary Douglas Reel. -P Mr. Verlon Crips was a business visitor in Chatt anooga last week. -P Mrs. Norman Barton had as guests over the week end, Mr. guests over the week end, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hester and Mr a. DUlard Barton of Chattanooga, Tenn. Also Mrs. Ed Banco, who has returned for a visit with relatives here. -p. Mr. and Mrs. James PueB and children from Dunwoody were guests of Mrs. H. S. S udder th and family Saturday. -P Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ma uney and children visited relative* in Macon, Ga., Sunday. -P Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jud der th and children of Cleve land spent the week end here with relatives. -P Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sudd erth and children were week end visitors of Mrs. Sudd erth's parents in Bryson City. -P We are glad that Roy Sudd erth is at home after spend ing several days in a local hospital. -p. The Peach tree Girl Scout troup accompanied by their leaders, Mrs. P. J. McKeon, Mrs. Ralph Sudderth and Mrs. Marcella Smith made an ob servation tour of the Cherokee Scout office last Monday. -p Mlss Adrlenne Smith of Mars Hill is visiting her cou sin, Miss Martha Hendrix this week. -p. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kilp a trick of Peachtree returned Mar. 4 from a week's visit with Mrs. Kilpatrick's bro ther, Chief Petty Officer John M. Davis and family in Valejo, Calif. Mr. Davis is an instructor in nuclear physics at Mare Island Nav al Base, calif. The Kilpat rick's made the trip by jet. Stork Market ME RONE Y Mr. and Mrs. Carl Meroney of Columbus, N. C. announce the birth of a daughter .Mar garet Reid. Feb. 26. Mr. Mer oney Is the brother of Mrs. Ben Warner, Jr., of Murphy. KILPATRJCK Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kllpat rlck of Atlanta, Ga., announce che birth of a son, Mitchell D.,Feb. 17 at Georgia Bap tist Hospital, Atlanta. Mrs. Kllpatrick is the former Miss Marie Lynn, and Mr. Kllpat rick is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Kllpatrick of Murphy, N. C. STAFF SERGEANT WALTER S. OOLE of the 3M<h Tactic*) Fighter Wing (TAC) here has recently been graduated from the Non -commissioned Officers Preparatory School conducted at Myrtle Beach, S. C., Air Force Base. Sergeant Cole is the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Claude F. Woody of Route 3, Hayesville. He graduated from Simon High School, sinton, Texas, and entered the Air Force in December of 1950. The 32 year old sergeant is married to the former Audrey Woody, previously of Hayesville. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NORTH CAROLINA CHEROKEE COUNTY The undersigned hiving qualified as Administrator of Delia Stalci? Cooley, de ceased, late of Cherokee County, this is to notify all persons having claims a gainst said estate to present them to the under signed Boyce V. Stiles on or before Sep tember 18, 1964, or this not ice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate pay ment to the undersigned at Murphy, N. C. This the 17th day of March, 1984. BOYCE V. STILES 34-4tc Mr. and Mrs. Will Hampton and son, Mike, of Culberson, visited her mother, Mrs. J. W. Patterson on Sunday. -A Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Been and children, Debbie, Peggy and Aubrey Stuart of Oak Ridge, Tern., spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. Iva Galusha, and Mrs. Charity Fish. i Church Notes Mrs. Eugene Waldroup end Mrs. Robert Alexsnder, coun sellors for die Junior High MYF of the First Methodist Church, entertained the gray with a party last Saturday evening at Hinton Memorial Center. Miss Sandy Zimmer man led the recreation for the thirty - five guests present. The party was also attended by the Rev. and Mrs. Grady Burgin and Miss Jennie Youngblood. ***** Letter To Editor Editor: For every rock seen in your picture editorial there is an empty beer can to match. The stopped drains, trash and empty cans and rock sli des certainly are a disgrace to the Town of Murphy and Cherokee County. I hope future editorials will call .this to die attention of proper officials who are re sponsible for keeping our streets clean. J. H. Duncan Murphy, North Carolina :herokM Scout & Clay County Progress, Thurs., Mar. 19, 1964 NOW OPEN Factory Outlet Dress Shop Full Line of Dresses, Dusters, Capri Pants, Shorts, & Maternity Suits. Values to (14.95 Prlced Fron, all Merchandise $2.00 to $6.09 Factory Outlet Dress Shop 2 1/2 miles West of Hlawassee, Ga. on Hvy. 76. Mrs. Stella Berrong Owner NEED EXTRA MONEY FOR EASTER SHOPPING? ? ? ? HOP INTO OUR BAHK WE'RE READY TO HELP Short on ready cash to continue that Eas ter shopping spree? Come in and talk it over with us, and a personal loan can be made available to you. Service is prompt. Rates are low. Why not come in todayl BANK 1-STOP BARKING CENTER Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Mwkw Fiiml D?pMlt lann*c( CwpwMlM Strvlif Soatkwdtari North Corollas miipiy, minis, nusiii.it, hhmwihi. stn?