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Sltr QJltmik?? $niut Official Organ of Murphy and Cherokee County. Yorth Carolina PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY hniered in the Post Office at Murphy. Xorth Carolinay as second class matter under Act of March 3. 189/. SAM C l RR Editor L. I. LF.E Ouner <?: Marc St INSCRIPTION PRICE One Year $1.00 Six Months .50 Payable Strictly in Advance Legal advertisements, want ads. reading notices, obituaries, card;* of thanks, etc., 5c a line each insertion, pavahie in advance. Display iaic? furnished on request. All communications must be signed by the writer, <>theiwi>e they will not be accepted for publication Name of the writer will not be published unless agreeable, but we must have nam of author as evidence of good faith and responsibility. Muiphy, North Carolina. Friday July 27, 1934. THE TV A IS PRETTY BIG AFTER ALL The Scout doesn't pose as the stereotype of the black-coated, bespectacled, high-collared individual who sits all day behind his desk, delving deep into his books and matters on "whys and wherefores" that he might go forth and criticise or inform for the sake of the thins. But occasionally we raise the ante on our own belief that we have a fair amount of "horse-sense" and do not hesitatn to strike out and inform those that do not know and ask for "enlightenment for those hereabouts." We refer. In a round-about wav, to an editorial ap. pcaiing Sunday in the Asheville Citizen-Times: "Dr. H. A. Morgan in his address yesterday befor.e the South- rn Conference on Human Relations at Blue Ridge answered very effectively some of the criticisms that have been made of the Tennessee Valley Authority . W e could wish, however, that he or some one connected with the T\ A would tell us a little more specifically how the benefits which are to be extended beyond a rather narrow area lying immediately within those parts of the Tennessee Valley which are contiguous to the great power developments now under way there. It is true, as Dr. Morgan says, that theoretically TV A includes parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama. Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. All statements, however, of the planned activities of the TVA have been vague as to most of the communities thus included. We have yet to see i i i i ? .1. . - ?t any proposals wnicn one couin sink ones teem in an to any major licnefits which ran be expected by thai. )kii.t of tlie general area which lies in North Carolina and which provides the watershed for IUUC& of the water upon which the TVA will draw. Theie are many hereabouts, we are sure, who would welcome light on this phase of the T\ A program." Jn the first place, according to the old sixth grade gcnijiaphy map. the seven states named above represent about one-fifth of these United States .And it is one of the "fifths" that depends mostly on farming. Of course. Dr. Morgan says "part of" and that could throw our figures, or anybody's figures, away off. But we are under the opinion that the TVA program, if worked, out in toto, would include all of those states mentioned as well as parts of Louisiana, and possibly parts of South Carolina, and Ohio. Those states, or parts of states, would receive direct benefit. Then there is this question too, that we have harped on before, if there are four wheels on a heavily laden wagon and only one of them turn you don't necessarily get to town as quick as if all four are chunkin'. The building of dams to provide low cost electricity and control disastrous floods will help people of this section, whereas they might not do a whole lot to relieve strike situations on the.West Coast, aid the drought in the Middle West, or even help catch Dillinger. The TV A isn't designed to cure the ills of the whole nation. It's to help the people of this section. And where the Authority has functioned it has done so admirably. The whole country is on an upswing, and the TV A is but one of the wheels that's chunkin'. When the TVA decides what they are going to do they will let folks know. That is what they have been doing. Interference with the program is disaster. The idea is to help all you can, and come what may. the help w ill boomerang. There is nothing to lose. i Cherokee Scout, Murphy, North Care MORE BOOKS IX THE LIBRARY It is indeed gratifying to see the results of the recent drive by 4 he Boy Scouts for donations of used books to the Carnegie library. Miss Josephine Heighway. libra: ian: Mr. h. C. Wright, local Scout master, and the Cherokee Scout, sponsors of the drive, express their deep appreciation to ail who responded. One hundred and seventy-two books were donated, and it i> understood that more have been promised. The local library offers great benefits to the people of Murph) and Cherokee countv. especially to the children w ho go there to seek and learn more: Any one who has books lying around the house could do no more for the betterment of civilization than to gi\e those books to the library if there is no more use for th?m in the home. Some of the contributions were very large, and some were small. But large or small it is the spirit of the gift that counts. A PUBLIC PARK A number of citizens recently have asked us if we would express their opinion in favor of turning the lot in the center of the square into a public park. It has been suggested that benches could be placed in the square at a nominal cost and a means of shade could be had making the park not only delightfully cool but more attractive as well. Some of the residents of town have no porches where they can sit and enjoy the cool breezes of evening. They must sit in the cars at the curb or in the different stores in town which, in a measure, hampers their business. There is always a breeze sweeping up the streets that meet at the square even on the hottest davs. If a means of shade could be had such as putting a roof over the square or adding a few trees, the many people that stand on the street, lounge in doorways, or sweltec in the open when they come to town, would find respite. A loof could he built at small cost, or even several large trees could be transplanted there by city workers. There are various ways to raise the money. If appropriations could not be had. perhaps a method of a benefit or popular subscription could be worked out. The Scout is merely reflecting the voice of the people in this matter. If there are any serious objections, we are unaware of them. It has always been comforting to us to drive into a town and see people sitting in the cool park enjoying the breezes. It gives a town a more attractive appearance than to see the folks sitting on the curb, on soap boxes, and leaning against store windows. It has also been brought to our attention that occasional social functions, such as ice cream suppers, could be held in the park rather than making everyone go out in the country. THF \'FlT rv#TTrvr i#i/ r - .iwrr IV. I 1 I I IMl/ l\HL.Ls Wednesday the first "dusting off" touches were put on the old knitting mill across from the Post Office. It is the addition of another business to Murphy, and the people of this section will reap the benefit? of it many, many times. When opened full blast by fall over one hundred girls should be hired there, outside of regular help, and an approximate pay roll of S1500 will be distributed here every week. This is, of course, irrespective of the natural upswing in general business that accompanies an additional enterprise. Mr. G. B. Brumby, Jr., of Marietta, Ga.. will lie the new operator He has had twelve years experience in the stocking business and appears to be ideally fitted lor taking over the business and becoming a resident of Murphy. But one thing that is not generally known and which should add a feather in the cap of Murphy is the conditions under which the mill was brought here. The mill was practically complete for operation except for a dye machine. Mr. Brumby asked for a loan | in this matter that he might have his plant up to fulltime operation and output by fall. A group of Murphy citizens met in front of the mill last Friday afternoon. "Gentlemen, we need S500 for a loan, backed by security, to be paid off in full in one year. We will meet in one hour and a half' At the end of that time, the group' met again and Mr. Brumby was told to get the equipment and set it up. Is there need for compliments when civic action, such as was exemplified in the above editorial, is evident 1 >lina ] ; LET'S TURN BACK HI 40 YEARS AGO (In The Cherokee Scout) Gus Parker arrived from the Indian Territory last week to visit re-. latives. Miss Saliie Cooper visited her sis-1 er. Mrs. W. A. Bryson, at Coalville last week. Cap:. R. L. Porter and daughter, Miss Hall it of Franklin, spent last Friday in town. Mrs. C. B. Hili, of McCays, Tenn., is visiting her parents, M. C. King and wife, Sunday. Hon. Ben Posey returned home Wednesday from Greensboro where he has been sometime on business. W. H. Woodbury of Ellijay, after spending several days here looking ifter business returned ^ome Friday. Dr. W. G. Bristol and wife spent Thursday night in town on their way home to Havesville from a visit to friends at Franklin. i Miss Hettie Wackenheim of Vicksburg. Miss., who has been visiting relatives at Havesville is now guest of Miss Gertrude Patton. Miss Nellie Fain after spending several weeks with relatives ?n Murphy, has returned to her home in Atlanta. A reception was tendered Miss Annie Pruden. of Dalton, Ga., last Saturday by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Cooper. .uis. n. uimsted, or \\ as.lington, D. C., is at Alexander and will reach h re this week to pay a visit to her i arents, Doctor ana Mrs. J. W. Patton. o 30 YEARS AGO. (In The Cherokee Scout) Congressman Gudger and wife were here Saturday. F. A. Gennett made a business trip Friday to Waynesville. Mrs. E. B. Norveli, and daughter Mary visited Franklin last week. Mrs. M. P. Glass and little son, of Atlanta, are here visiting: relatives. Capt. J. P. Robinson left Sunday for Bristol, Tenn., to be absent several weeks. Sheriff Ramsey and Dr. B. B. Meroney spent a few hours Friday in Andrews on business. Jellv Sam Bryson, S. E. Cover and J. McWhitaker came down from Andrews Thursday afternoon. | Miss Abbie Barnett opened her isvhool yesterday Hangingdog, which will make the fourth session she has taught at this place. Miss Claud Starnes, after a pleasant visit to our town, left Wednesday to spend a few days with her sister at Ducktown before returning to Knoxville. Mr and Mrs. Jas. T. McDonald, acjcompanied by Mrs. Mary Yates, all of Atwood, 111., are here visiting relatives. Mr. McDonald is a brother of Register of Deeds, T. C. McDonald and this is his first visit to his old home since 1868. 20 YEARS Af.O 4 In The Cherokee Scout) Frank Conley spent Sunday at Almond. A. L. Martin visited the Junalus!ia Creek section Sunday. Dr. H. N. Wells, of Andrews, was a business visitor here one day last week. W. H. Woodbury, of Asheville, was transacting business here Saturday. J. T. Hayes one of Tomotla's leading citizens, was in town on business Saturday. Mrs. Nettie Dickey was called to Chattanooga, Saturday on account of I the serious illness of her sister. 1 T. J. Christy, of the Andrews Sun, was a business visitor here Satur-1 day. Dr. Kimsey, of Copperhill, one of the leading surgeons of the Ducktown Basin, was a visitor here Sunday. Mrs. J. H. Woods left Wednesday for Tellico Plains, and other points! i'Jt IS * Friday, July 27, 1934. STORY'S PAGESTT] I " ' ' ' ' " " J J J "" J " ?4 I in Tennessee, whore she will spinj t Qionth visiting her parents, and .. .he; K relatives. J. X. Eliott of Andrews, was a vis. K to.- to the City Monday. " H Misses Irene J jh n. Lillian and Borvl Bryson, Messrs. J hn Russell. Earl Crye and Jam J nes, chapei?. B ed by Mr. and Mrs. Alired Morgan, I left Tuesday morning for Xantahala. B to e.rioy the rest of the week on a fishing expedition. TURNING BACK HISTORY'S COX B 10 YEARS AGO W (In The Cherokee Scout) & Miss Myrtle Dickey, of Washing- B ton, Ga., is visiting her sister, Ms. B F. O. Christopher. ?5 Mrs. H. G. Elkins and two child. B ren are visiting relatives in Cartes. E ville, Ga. v Mr. and Mrs. James Palmar and B children. Miss Hattie, Jake and Bob B motored to Franklin to visit Mr. Pal. B mer's brother, Mr. J. F. Palmer. B Mrs. J. A. Hawkins of Culberson B is visiting her sister. Mrs. P. E. Net K B Miss Dot Hensley is -pending the B week in Ducktown, Tcnn., witb tela- F tives. Mrs. Butler Nelson and small son, R Fillie of Asheville are visiting Mr. R and Mrs. P. E. Nelson. Mr. W. V. N. Powloson, president H ef The Carolina-Tennessse -Power Co. spent several dayg here last week in H the interest of his company. Mis ^Louise Haighler returned to B her home at Hayesville Wednesday B morning after .having .-pent several B days with htr sister, Mrs. T. J. Maun- Hr ey. M Mrs. E. H. Hyatt, returned Tue.- B day after having spent several weeks with her parents at Warne. flj Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Brown of And- B rews, and their guest, Miss Nell Smith B of Texas, were the guests of Mrs. B Brown's patents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. B Hyatt this week. H Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Rector of Le- B noir are visiting Mrs. Rector's mother, D Mrs. Elizabethh Posey. S Mrs. J. H. Phaup was a visitor in E Copperhill, Tenn., Thursday. Mr. Bob Barcley of Copperhill, B Tenn., is spending his vacation heret B o H Club Short Course I Is Held This Week I The 25th anniversary of 4-H dob B work in North Carolina is being cele- B brated this week at the short course B> at State College with delegates pres- B ent from practically every county ia B the State. B The program has been designed to give the club boys and girls a pie** ant time while here and also train rhem in the fundamentals of leadership and better fanning and homemaking. The course this year. July 25 to 30, :s the first in this State to be held ever a week-end. This change w*1 made in order to give the members onj Portunity to be in the capital city over [Sunday, said L. R. Hariill, club leadier at State College. The style show Friday has been ineluded on the program to give th* girls a chance to show what they haTr been doing in clothing projects duriL . , , 1 what "is urie past year ana to iw*m h t^eir renow member? in other parish the State have accomplished. H The selection Saturday evening d H the State King and Queen of Health will be one of the high lights of the short course. Entering the contest H will be boys and girls who won the various district ohampionshps of tbdr superior physician and health qualifr H cations. H The classes and demonstrations H held in the mornings, with sight-see- ^9 ing tours, rest periods, and recr?f fll ion featuring the afternoons. V* evening9 are enlivened with entertaiBj ments, singing, plays, and other sod*1 activities. BP A picnic, band concert, ccmnnDiV mt sing, and the awarding of certa" fl| cates of merit to deserving club.???" U hera will round out Sunday The vesper services and can^-2 he ir.g ceremony Sunday evening S| bring the short course to 8 ck?e?
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