North Carolina Newspapers

"THEY GIVE THEIR LIVIS-TOU LEND i YOU* MONEY" Buy Mot* Wor Bondi Today VOLI'M K 54?NO. U MIRFHT. NORTH CAROLINA TIHRSDAY. MAV 27. 1943. 5e COPY?JI.50 PER YEAR New Box Factory To Be Built Here Cherokee Lumber Coropration announced Thursday that plans ,:e being made to start immedi ely on the building of an am munition box factory in Murphy. Ijcining the planine mm. it is xpected that the factory will :,?? ready for operation by July 1. Tliis new industry will employ . tout 75 people, including some women. The company stated that open ing of this factory is not meant ?n any way to compete with exist ing box factories in the territory only the lumber from production at the Cherokee Lumber Corp. ?Mil be used. Five acres of land have been leased for the purpose of bulldine ?his factory and storage facilities. Claude Talley Made Captain L:. Claude E. Talley. son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Stiles Talley of ^??mora. and son-in?law of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Leather wood of Murphy, recently has been pro moted from first lieutenant to Captain. Captain Talley has been located at Camp Wheeler. Macon. Ga.. since early in 1942 where he has been instructor and command ment of motor maintenance's school. L D.Schuyler Graduates Wi+h Distinction SEYMOUR JOHNSON FIELD. ?Pvt. First Class La Grande D. Schuyler son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Schuyler. 1107 King Avenue. Florence, South Carolina, has been graduated with distinction as a skilled aircraft mechanic from this school in the Army Air Forces Technical Training Com mand. Following completion of the four months* course here, many graduates are sent to other units ?>f the Technical Training Com mand for aerial gunnery training or further specialized studies. Other's remain at Seymour John son Field to instruct future stu dents who comprise the unending roam of soldier-mechanics train ed in airplane maintenance and repair at this school. A high school graduate. Private Schuyler was living in Murphy, where he was employed as a sales man for the Western Auto Co.. prior to entering the Army Octo ber 27. 1942 at Shaw Field. S. C. AMONG THE SIC K Miss Betty Cooke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cooke, under went a tonsilectomy at Murphy General hospital Monday and was able to return home on Tuesday. i:, o. < IIRISTOrilKK RESIGNS C ITY ( I.t:K K POST t. O. Christopher, who has been eity clerk and treasurer for the Town of Murphy mm iJw 2! ytars. resigned Monday night at the meeting of the town council J. W. Bailey, who has been in the talc business here for several years, was elected to succeed Mr. Christopher. Mr. Chritopher is remaining in the cffice for a few days. Red Cross Makes Shipment Sewed, Knitted Garments Mrs. Dale Lee. production chair man of the Cherokee county chap ter of the American Red Cross, has announced that a shipment of sewed and knitted garments wa< sent from the chapter .ast week to Sea Girt. N. J. This shipment represents six weeks' work. Some of the work was done by the Hi wassee Dam uni:. and some by the Brasstown unit. Following is the list of gar-1 ments: For refugees: Eight women's night gowns: 49 childrens* night gowns; three quilts. For the army: 16 mufflers: 15 large sweaters: 3 medium sweat ers: 2 small sweaters: 1 turtleneck sweater: 3 helmets: 2 pairs of wristlets. For the navy: 15 large sweaters: 1 medium sweater: 2 helmets: 6 pairs of socks: 1 turtletneck sweat er* 1 scarf: 1 pair of wristlets: 6 pairs of socks. Murphy Laundry and Imperial Cleaners of Murphy block all the sweaters, free of charge. Clarence Noegel Wins Two Prizes For Paintings Clarence Noegel. student in the eleventh grade of Murphy City school, won both first and third places in the 1943 exhibition of creative art. sponsored by the Notrh Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs in Cooperation with the Departments of Art of the Women's College of the Uni versity of North Carolina and of the University of North Carolina. He received certificates on Thurs day morning of this week. Clarence has studied art under Miss Margaret Curd in Murphy school. Supt. H. Bueck also en couraged his work and assisted him in making entries in the con test. The pictures entered were mostly of flowers and one was cf a back yard. He also entered charcoal and oil paintings. Last year he won first place for oil paintings, in the contest. Clarence is the son of N. E. Noegel of Famer. Tenn.. and is i now working at Fontana. Rhododendron Expected To Be In Full Bloom On June 12-13 OATLINBURO ? The rhodo dendron show in the Great ?Smoky Mountains National park *'111 reach its peak on the week end of June 12 and 13. according to Park Naturalist Arthur Stupka. He also reports that this is a good year for the flowers. A little gas saving to see the big flower show will be in order for the rhododendron fans who in former years shuttled back *nd forth between Western North Carolina points and the park. Rationing rules out such com rounting. but by being conserva tive with the coupons It should ^ possible to save up enough to make one trip at least. "By planning ahead most peo ple should be able to save up enough gasoline to make the trip." Carlos Campbell, amokles en thusiast. "Laurel still will be In bloom then in the upper level*." Panorama Point, just below Cave Trail, is considered ringside for the rliododrendron. From that spot, about two miles from the highway, acres and acres of the flowers flow up and down slopes and ridges. It is possible that continued hot weather will bring rhododendron to its peak a little before June 12 13. but it's a fairly safe bet to figure on that week-end for one of the few and far between trips to the Smokies. Bears, one of the park's major attractions, are unpredictable, but it is quite possible that they will be out in good numbers at that time to stage a roadside show of their own. Azaleas and laurel are now in bloom in the lower areas of the park. In planning for the Smokies trip to see the rhododendron at its peak, enthusiasts are advised not to buy up gasoline and store PI NCH FOR GROtttiY JAPS GUADALCANAL?U.S. Marine Corps Photo?Instead of risking men to ferret out Jap pockets of resistance in the Guadalcanal jungles. U. S. Army cannon was brought up to pulverize tr.i- remaining sore spots. In this photo we see a 155 MM cannon hurling its weighty steel at the J;*.p lines. Note how the litter is shaken off the ground by the big gun's concussion. Forsythe Elected President Lions Frank Forsythe. local banker. ? was elected president of Murphy Lions club, at the meeting held Tuesday evening in the Methodist church. S. N. Babo was elected secretary; H. A. Mattox. treasur er; Doyle Burch. tail twister; H. Bueck. lion tamer: K. C. Wright. Duke Whitley, and Harve Elkins. first, second, and third vice prcsidents. respectively; and Rob ert Weaver. P. Q. Ivie and W. M Fain, directors. Dr. W. A. Hoover, retiring president, will automati cally become a member of the board of directors. The new of ficers will take office at the first meeting in July, which will be on the 13th. A. Q. Ketner had charge of the program and presented a number of visiting men who spoke on dairying. C. L. Rackley. manager of the Asheville Southern Dairies plant, spoke on the possibilities for developing dairies in this area, saying that these clay hills now can be turned into something j profitable for farmers. He told of methods for distribution and the dates when there will be the heaviest demand for milk by hi? company. Frank Jeter, agriculture editor of the State College Extension service. Raleigh, stated that this county is particularly suitable for dairying because of climatic con ditions and the many available pasture lands. He paid tribute to the farmers who turn unfertile j oil into productivity and those who are helping to build a better rural life in North Carolina. He pointed out the great- benefit the experiments that go on at State College bring to the agricultural interests of the stale, saying that they have helped to place North Carolina in the lead in agricul ture throughout the country. P. R. Farnam. district farm agent, said that farmers in this section have laid a foundation for rapid development, by the use of phosphates made available through the TVA. He said Chero kee and Clay counties lead all other counties in this district in the use of phosphatic fertilizers. J. A. Arey. head of the Exten sion dairy service at State College, who was that Cherokee county can said that Cherokee county can greatly increase its income with the unlimited market for milk that is now made possible with the Southern Dairies receiving station established here. Pasture is the cheapest dairy food that can be produced and is the first essential for successful dairying. He concluded his address with the statement that the right rela tion should exist between herds men and the cows, which will re sult in more and better milk pro duction. Several visiting farmers and other visitors were introduced by Mr. Ketner. The Rev. A. B. Cash and R. W. Easley. new members, were in troduced by K. C. Wright and P. O. Xvle. rerotcttTOlr. f=. //.c/GT&Z. LIONS CLUB SPEAKER ? F. H. Jeter. Extension Agriculture Editor. State College. Raleigh, who spoke at Murphy Lions Club meet ing Tuesday evening. DAIKY SPECIALIST J. A. Ar? Extension Dairy Specialist. Sta v College. Raleigh, who spoke on Dairying" at Mur phy Lions clut- meeting Tuesday evening.. and K C Wright were appointed on a commit t :o make a report at the next meeting on the need' for heat in the school gymnasium and to make recommendation for the club's cooperation in stsuring the needed equipment. Stamps 15,16, Are Good For Five Pounds Sugar For Canning I The local rationing board an i nounce* that Stamps No. 15. and | 16 in War Book no. 1 arc now (valid for five pounds each for canning sugsr. This plan super sedes orior announcements con cerning obligation cAnning sugar. It is not necessary to make appli cation at the ration office for this sugar. The stamps will be caol Work Program of Local Red Cross Going Forward Those working at the Surgical dressing room during the week o! May 10 to 14 were as follows: Mrs. M. R. Baker worked more than 19 hours. Mrs. J. H. Wilson worked over nine hours. Mrs. Eve lyn Pat ton worked more than seven hours. Mrs. J. c. Ammons worked more than four hours. Mrs. R. S. Parker and Mrs Don Witherspoon worked more ?ban three hours. Those working two hours or more were Mrs. R. W. Easley, Mrs. B. W. Whitfield. Mrs. Min ton, Mrs. O. K. Erhart. Mrs. J. H. Hampton. Mrs. Neil Sneed. Mrs. J. W. Davidson. Mrs. E. J. Dar nell. Mrs. P. C. Hyatt. Mrs. R. D. Chandler. Mrs. A. B. Cash. Mrs. M. W. Bell. Mrs. James T. McDuf fie. Mrs. J. W. Bailey. Mrs. Ed Barnett. Mrs. Bill Adams. Mrs. T. J. Mauney. Mrs. T. A. Case, and Miss Addie Leatherwood. Those working one hour or more were Mrs. A. M. Brittain. Miss Bertha Mayfield. Mrs. Min nie Bowles. Mrs. L. A. Myers. Mrs. Pauline Kindley. Mrs. Cleo Pitzer. and Miss Jane Sneed. Those who worked at the Sur gical Dressing Room during the week of May 17 to 21 were as fol lows : Mrs. J. H. Wilson worked over 10 hours. Mrs. T. A Case worked 8 hours. Mrs. W. M. Bell worked six hours. Mrs. J. W. Bailey. Mrs. Evelyn Patton. and Mrs. L. A. Myers. Jr. worked five hours. Mrs. M. K Baker and Mrs. J. N. Hill worked more than four hours. Those working three hours or more were Mrs. T. H. Kent. Mrs. E. S. Miller. Mrs. Robert Bault. Mrs. T. J. Mauney. Mrs. R. S. Parker and Mrs. Don Wither spoon. Those working two hours or more were Mrs. B. G. Brumby. Mrs. Leon A. Frasch. Mrs. J. B. Powell. Mrs. S. D. Akin. Mrs. C. D Mayfield. Mrs. Jaek Beatty. Mrs. Myron Jenson. Miss Addie Leatherwood. Miss Gillie Martin. Mrs. A. B. Cash. Mrs. R. D. Chandler. Mrs. C. W. Arnold. Mrs. F. J Darnell. Mrs. C. W. Savage. Mrs. McCail. Mrs. J. H Hampton. Mrs. Neil Davidson. Mrs*. R C. Mattox. Mrs. R. W Easley. Jr.. and Mrs B. W. Whit field. Those working one hour or more were Mrs. James Haggard. Mrs Mareie Henson. Mrs. Nan nie West. Mrs. P. C. Gentry. Mrs. A M. Brittain. Mrs. B. L. Padgett. M Bertha Mayfield. Mrs. K. C. WriKht. Mrs. Harry Miller. Mrs. Carringer. Mrs. Neil Sneed. Mrs. Max Sneed. Mrs. L. T. Russell. Mrc Cleo Pitzer. Mrs. Pauline Kindley. Mrs. W P. Odom. and Mrs Bertha Kephart. W.M.U. MEETS MARBLE ? The W.M.U. met I with Mrs. Victor West Thursday ; evening at 7 o'clock. Mrs. Prank I Walsh had charge of the program. During the business session. Mrs. i P. A. Arrowood. president resign ug at, mt Reservists Leave For Army Camps Last Rites For Cpl. Fred Green Heiri Saturday Cpl. Fred C. Oreen 35 died Vay 18 at the Moore General hospital. Swannanoa. following an illne.w of about a year. Funeral, services were held Saturday at the j First Baptist church with the Rev A. B. Cash, the Rev. Ralph Tay lor. and the Rev. H. L. Paisley ' officiating. Interment was in thr 1 Sunset cemetery. Cpl. Green Ls survived by his1 mother. Mrs. Laura Oreen: one i sister. Mrs. Frank Tate of Duck j town. Tenn.: four brothers. Ear!' of Youngstown, Ohio. Wallace vi j Grand Rivers. Ky.. John of Mur phy. and Cpl. Robert T. Green of j Miami Beach. Fla. Pallbearers were members of the Joe Miller Elkins post of the American Legion. I vie funeral home was in charge. Navy Recruiter To Interview Applicants Here Tuesday. June 1 Yo?-man Wayne W. Blanton of: the Asheville Navy Recruiting Sta- j t ion will be at the Murphy Court j House Tuesday. June 1. for the purpose of interviewing appli cants for enlistment in the Navy. SEABEES. WAVES and SPARS. He will have complete informa-1 tion concerning the requirements i for enlisting in any branch of the 1 U. S. Navy. Yoeman Blanton said today that he is particularly interested i in interviewing 17-year-old youths or those who will be 17 soon. The Recruiter pointed out that youths must register for Selective Serv ice when they become 18 and add ed that they are not able to volun teer for any branch of the serv ice after that time. Complete information will also be available for women between the ages of 20 and 50 who desire to enlist in the WAVES and SPARS, the women's division of the Navy and Coast Guard. The SEABEEs Construction Division of the Navy, is now ac cepting for enlistment men be tween the ages of 17 and 50 who have the necessary experience and physical qualifications. There are 84 different trades which are needed in the construction work. Men with construction experience are urged to contact the recruiter. Those unable to report for a personal interview may receive in formation they desire by writing to the Navy Recruiting Station. Post Office Building. Asheville. The follow ing young men of Cherokee county left Friday. Sat urday or Monday for service in the U. S. Army or Navy. They were accepted from a group who went to Camp Croft recently for cxz!ninst!?r.: p?? ??*???? Dean O ret lee Holers. John Cross Pullium. Francis Weaver Crisp. Tiiomas Edgar Leutherwood. Chi ton Orover Wright. Clifton Eu ?? ne Luther. Branee Thompson. Ed Tidwell Mashb-urn. Jacob Dew ey. Lloyd. John Clayton Thomp ?n Ralph Willard McConnell. Wade Payne, John Edward Dick ey. Lesser D Bell Benjamin E^ans Wainer. J: . James Thomas Stanbcrrv. Walter Stillman Cal houn. Claude Thomas Mills, Windell Forrester. John Coleman Ritch, Vincent Grig - Herman Luther Odom. Milburn Mermon Huin phies. Wiley Curtis Kinney. Jr. Wm. Luther Nichols. Garland L. Allen. Warren Junior Verner. Hamilton George Newton. Robert Luther Raper. Malbert Lev is Kil patrick. James Marshben Bing ham. James Palmer. James Clif ford Verner. James Wllburn Gad dis. Wm. Walker McCutchen. Chas. Andrew Cooke. Eugene Adams Cope. Doyle London Clay. Frank Martin Crisp, and Elbert Wm Nelson. The following reservists left the latter part of April after being accepted into the army a week previously: Jess Willard Hamby. Troy Samuel Fleming. Arvll Ashei Payne. Thomas Vernon Shields. Willard Cecii Anderson. James Lawrence Anderson. Ernest Wm. Guthrie. Robert Shannon Baker. James Harold Watson. Roy Alvin Hyde. Gariiood Bill Hensley. Law rence Mintz. Allen Fain McBrayer. Herbert McMillan. Lee Edward Stewart. James Otis Greenwood. Melvin L. Arrowood. LeRoy Hein rick Herbstrieth. Robert Lee Kls selburg. Everette Jenkins. John Henry Ledford. Homer Wilson, and James Herbert Crisp. James B. Stiles Made Corporal Pfc. James B. Stiles. 19. son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stiles of Mur phy. has been promoted to the rank of corporal. He is with the 226th Ant i-Aircraft. Searchlight Btn.. Camp Haan. California. Corp. Stiles entered the servlc-2 Januar/ 15. this year. He formerly was employed bv the Aluminum Company. Alcoa. Tenn. Smith Is Speaker Rev. L F*. Smith will be the principal speaker at Memorial services .r. Andrews cemetery May 30. a: 2:00 p.m. Other features of the program will be sonps by the Valley town Choir, and decoration of the praves. Tie p'.iblic is cordially invited to attend. Electronic Device Measures Distance To Airplanes and Ships Through Fog ? IPS > The Army and the' Navy, having partially lifted the veil of secrecy in their joint state-1 ment. some of the story of radar j can now be told. Radar is the electronic device which locates planes and ships far beyond man's former vision" even in fog. darkness, and other adverse conditions. In operation radar sends out radio waves which are reflected back to sensitive re ceivers when a ship or plane en ters the area which the radio waves cover. Returning waves are then plotted and by a complicated system of calculations, officers de termine the position, direction of travel, and speed of enemy planes or ships. This information is then j relaved to intc rceptor foTces. ! The existence of radar has been known for years. Industrial engi neers and scientists as early as the twenties were actively engag ed in the development of tubes, circuits, and apparatus for the franiianolat f/ww Willi such experience, added to manufacturing skill, one large electrical manufacturing company was able to start building radars lone before Pearl Harbor, and is now making them in its factories for installations on ships and on the ground. Many of the same men and women who used to make broadcast station transmit ters and home receivers are now at work on this vital device, and parts are being made in other factories which formerly made electrical products for the home. Vital areas in the U. S. defense system have been equipped with the devices which are also at work with our fighting forces on land, sea. and in the air. The British version of radar, which they call the radio-loca?or. is credited with saving Englard during the aerial blitz of 1940 and 1941. Radar now stands guard at many danger points aloF*- United Nations fron tiers an^fc/ I sea. warning of the