LIONS CARNIVAL WILL OPEN ON SATURDAY Our Aim:- /it I I Ci. A 1J dint ^lirrukpr sprout THE LEAPING WEEK-LY MEWSPAfEt IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. COVERING A LARGE AND POTENTIALLY RICH TEMRI TOR* ? Ot 53.? NO. s. MI'RfHT . N. C. THIXSDAT. U'CttT ft 1941. i ? ackers. Eeing a slacker is punishable by a ? :m in the Federal penitentiary? .ally a long one. at that. The six missing are: Rulos Edwin Omtsaeker, No. 5#9, it Patrick. larl W. Cable, No. ?71, Robbins vrlle. Edgar Winslow Tanner, No. 578, Murphy Rt. 1. lamest Henderson Kobson, No. 627, Murphy, Rt. 1 Hoyt Taylor, No. 841, Letitia. Henry Thurmao Cearley, No. 626, ( utberson. Tne case of Cearley is the worst according to Secretary Walker. "HE ?a as one of the first to volunteer." j Walker said, "but when it came time : . . co. ne turneu up missir-s. When w? | f.nally located him he said he had changed his mind. "He hadn't been sworn in, so we couldn't do anything. Now however his number has been drawn for t$e draft ? and he can't be iccated. I understand he has left "n.s part of the country, without leaving any word where he was going. Well, the F. B. I. will find him ? and before Mr. Cearley gets through he may be very, very sorry!" Twelve registrants were missing last week, but publication ol theii names brought five of them hurry ing to the Draft Board headquarters In Murphy, with excuses of illness, jobs in other sections, etc. The father cj a sixth missing registrant came to the Board and said his son had gotten in "a little difficulty" and had gone away, but would come back when wanted. The father gave them his son's address. Young men who registered in July are being examined physically by the Board this week .and when the exa minations are concluded, eleven numbers will be drawn to be sent to camp within the next two weeks. Secretary Walker said five or six of these would be chosen from July re gistrants. o BUYS ANDREWS THEATRE Preston Henn, local theatre owner on Monday took over ownership and operation of the Andrews Theatre in the neighboring town of that name. He plans extensive improvements. Eleven More To Leave For Army Sept. 10th; Only One Is Volunteer Eleven more men were drawn by the County Draft Board this week for military service. All have passed the preliminary physical examinat- ' ions, and are to leave the morning 1 of September 10. for Port Bragg. One of the group James 8Uaa Lance, of Marble, is a volun'eer Th? others were drafted. Their name* follow : George Blair Conley. Andrews: Floyd Oriffin Wa-e. Culberson. Bruce RaiDii Led lord, Andrews: Cremil Mack Ledford. Patrick: Vernon Char les Hushes. Murphy. Rt. 2: German Ca-npbell. Topton. Leon Vance Axley, Murphy: James Silas Lance, Marble: Vernon Jackson Roberts. Marble: Harry Vernon Roeers, Murphy: Wesley Paul Anderson. Andrews. o Kermit Reeae A Hero In Tennewe Tragedy Kermit Reese, son of Magistrate D. M Reese of Murphy and now working with the TV A at Lenoir City proved himself a hero early last Fri day morning when he risked his life repeatedly in a vain effort to rescu' four people trapped in an automobile which had plunged into the Tennes see river at Lowe's Ferry. Young Reese located the car on the ri\er bottom and dived several times. Finally aided by another youth p.? down with hooka which were fastened to the car. making it possible to haul the death-vehicle up on the bank. The rive, at that point mi; 20 feet deep. The tragedy occured wtien the car swept down a curve and crashed through a protecting chain at the ferry. Two youths and two girl com panions were drowned. A third youth and another girl were rescued . New Job Costs Life Of William M. Phillips A transfer from work in the cold tunnels of the Nantahala Dam pro ject to open air labor under a burning sun for the TVA. is beliewd to have cost the life of William Milton Phil lips. age 37. He died at his home in Unaka last Wednesday, and was buri ed Saturday, with the Rev. Ed Willi* and the Rev. H. H. Hyde officiating. Rites were held in the Unaka Baptist church. Shortly after going to work for the TVA Mr. Phillips applied for treat ment at the infirmary, declaring he had suffered a sunstroke. He was sent to Dr. Whitfield's hospital and later returned to his home. Dr. Whit field said he believed the victim also was suffering from typhus. The deceased is survived by his widow. Mrs. Mary Phillips, ana an infant daughter. Other survivors in clude his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. U. S. O. Phillips, three brothers, and three sisters. Dr. Holt Seeks Local Investors In Plan To Buy Pond And Go In Frog Business Dr. Elmer Holt, favorably known throughout all the county m a dentist *nd lew favorably known aa a ftoher ns|w. Is trying to raise a company to ?"w ? pond near Murphy, and start ? bull-frog farm. He seeks 15.000 CMrital. and promtoes huge returns. The Idea wag bom, Dr. Holt says, because of the rising price of meat. *lth beef-steak, pork, veal sod mut t?? getting steadily more costly. he ^?Ueves bull-frogs will pay, and pay 11 Is planned to get the breeding **k from t wtogn Ml *M tNW Mm* wa Igfc two or more J"*?* N?h an considered little ?? bMI to lead other untamed frogs close to the bank, so m to make K easier to catch them for the market. There are many splendid features connected with the frog business, Dr. Holt points out. One of them is that It requires little or no work. All you have to do is to go to the pond ooce a day. and scatter food. In the wintr- you use bread cr.tmbs ? made from state bread that yc u can get for nothing at the cafea. and hotels. In the summer time, you feed the frogs dead flies ? thus not only making fat frogs, but bestowing ? boom on human beings as well. Dr. Holt asks that snyone interest ed In the plan, who has $600 or more to invest, get in touch with him at his office, or at his he mat. EFFORT TO BRING YOUNG TOWNSON HOME IS FUTILE Mother Speeds 1,000 Miles To Canada, But I Can't Even See Him With her eldest son. ttuectm, at the wheel. Mrs. J. Carl Townson. wife of the High Sheriff drove more than 1.000 miles to Canada last week to see if it was possible to persuade the Canadian authorities to release her youngest son, "C H." from the aii service. The trip, made in 16 hours was in vain. Young Townson and a friend. Hoey Campbell, of Coppcrhill. Tenn drove to Canada and enlisted about two weeks ago. after telling their parents they were going to ICnoxville to gain more flying experience. Both boys already were pilots, young Townson cwning a private pl-?ne. Sheriff Townson and his wife '.hought "C. H." ?es in Knoxville until a letter from Campbell to hi' mother told of their enlistment at Windsor. Canada. Mr. Campbell phoned tlK> sheriff, and as soon as arrangements could be made, Mrs. Townson and Quenuon set out to try and bring "C. H." back home. The motlier never even got to see her boy. Before her arrival, he had been transferred to a training field in Manitoba, some 1 800 miles distant Whether this is an advanced flying station, to which young Townson was tent because of his already acquired proficiency, is not known. Even had Mis. Townson been re united with her son, it would have been only temporarily. Officers at the station where the boys enlisted said that both had passed all tests with high ratings, and that they knew of no way of getting either out of the service ? save possibly by a special request from President Roose velt. Just how soon the two boys will go overseas and into the aerial battle lines depends on their progress, but in view of the skill both possessed before they enlisted, it is believed they will be in action soon. Both probably will be commission ed as Lieutenants. Later, if this coun try gets into the war. It may be pos sible for them to transfer back to the United States air force with equal or higher rank. Plan To Put Limit On Parking of Cars Meets With Snag A private survey in Murphy and the County at large shows a goodly majority are opposed to putting a time limit on parking. Practically all of those questioned ? particul arly those who live outside Mur phy ? were gratified that no action has yet been taken. They also ex pre.'-sed the hope that the whole plan would be killed. The subject has been discussed, at length, by the Town Board on m Back Page) Town to Surrender To Merry Makers For Three Day Fete The Program SATURDAY Lions' Carnival: Street Dancing. SINDAY 1. P. M. ? Cherokee County Sing Court House. 3 p. M? Baseball Game. MONDAY 10 A. M. ? Bowling Match: Lions vs. Chamber of Commerce. 10 A. M.? Horseshoe Pitching Tournament. 3 P. M. ? Ball Game: Lions vs. Chamber of Commerce. 4 P. M. ? Baseball Game. 7:30 P. M.? (fowling Match: TV A vs. All-Stars. | 8:30 P. M. ? Street Dance. Henn Buys Strand; Suit is Threatened By Hadley Dickey ' Recent r.egoiauons for purchase ol ; [hp Strand Theatre, in Murphy, bv . Preston Henn threatens to result In I a law suit brought by Hadley Dickey. Mr. Dickey claims two of the Burgin I brothers, owners of the property j agreed, before witnesses, to sell th< ! place to him. Mr. Dickey says the price ag'.ccc ' on was $5,500. with SI. 300 extra to be paid for the theatre equipment, if included. Mr. Henn is said to have offered $6,500. of which amount $1,500 was placed in escrow with the legal firm ol f!*ray and Christopher, pending delivery of dear title. A big ' amusement company operating a ! chain of movies also is said to have i tried to buy the property. Mr. Henn's ' price does not include any equip I ment. | The price paid the Bates heirs by the Burgin brothers is said to have been about $3,000. Mr. Dickey, who has placed the matter in the hands of Attorney Mallonee. stressed the fact that he had no quarrel with Mr. Henn. He said his suit would be against the Burgin brothers, for damages. "My offer of >5.500 was definitely accepted in the presence of two dis tinguished witnesses" Mr. Dickey told the Scout. "We even discussed de tails. A few hours later I got a long distance call from Andrews stating that the Burgin brokers had decid ed not to sell1 ,.ie equipment because (Con tinned On Back Pace) ... '* r? . \^UIUV4I??| import And Street Dancing j To Follow Carnival Old ones young oni . and 'hose with just a touch of that "miadle aged spread ? fat ones, lean one>, and those with Just the right curve? in the right places ? pretty one' ano those not so pretty ? kmc" face- a o mugs like battle axes rich, poor a"'l medium they'll all be in Murphy Saturday. Sunday and Monday fot the biggest week end the Count:- seal has seen in many a moon Things will start off with a bang Saturday afternoon with the opening of the Lions Club Carnival Peach tree street will be roped off from the Court House to the Bank, and there | the Lions will spread then open a.r tents over two tables, and other games, stunts and shows. Tin- club has bought enough equipment to stock a county fair and his bought enough really fine prizes to make the lucky winners pickled pink And every cent taken in will go for some worthy project to aid the under pin vclcged. The Murphy Chamber of Coir. - j merce is cicp< rating with the Lions to make the celebration the most notable in the County's history. In addition to swarms of tourists, visi tors are expected to flock to town j from boh Graham and Clay counties. ! Circulars advertising the celebration have been distributed far and wide At ten o'clock Saturday night then will be a big stree, ; -)ce free foi everybody who can" ( tfie a foot. A Countv-wide singing convention will t? staged on Sunday afternoon. There also will be a baseball game a: the Pair Orounds. Monday ? Labor Day will be cele brated with a crackerjack baseball game at the Pair Grounds, in the afternoon. Before that, there will be horse-shoe pitching, hog calling con tests. cow calling contests, three legged races, and all sorts of other attractions. There will be more street dancing Monday night. Yes sir. it's going to be a big, big time! o In an old quilt she had used man; years. Mrr. H. G. Thurston of Daven port. Ia.. found ?5,000 in currency. Less than two hours after Mrs. R. E. Mayfield of Washington lost <> diamond ring in her bathroom, the sewer department r- -"rred it in a manhole three block. j. War May Make Red Heads And Blondes Show The World Their "True Colors" Willingly or unwillingly, every wo man. old and young In this section is going to have to do her bit (or de fense ? AND HOW They're going to have to give up pyermsnent waves, also red finger nails ? ?nd in some aases ? red hair. Oolden hair too. maybe. The reason is found in a fast deve loping shortage of beauticians' che micals and supplies. Some have been Imported ? and ships are now needed for more Important cargoes 'more Important, at least, in the eyes at Uncle 8am. who la too old and hard boiled to pay any atttention to sex appeal.) Other chemicals and sup plies, made in the V. S. A., are need ed far explosives, and other things. "Next year," ears one IVwtkilaii authority, "-women will have marcel led waves and will be dragging out their old nail buffers and cream poli shes." This authority also predicts a trend to hair cuts like the men get ? and a return to the old finger waves The real Mow however, Is going to fall on the sweet young things who have added glamor to thrtr tresses by a touch of henaa. A lot of present day red-heads and blondes may thus be forced to show their true solera. Henna leaves, grown only in Bgypt and Ihdla have joined the list of im ports that haw been cut off bg the war. There Is Balm in OUead, however. Peraxide U as plentiful as ever ,C?wll?ai< Oa M hfi)