North Carolina Newspapers

Andrews, Murphy People Hear Talk By Harry J. Krusz Harry J. Krusz, president of the< North Carolina Association ol' , Chamber of Commerce executives,' Winston-Salem, spoke at a joint- j meeting of members of Andrews | arid Murphy Chambers of Com-' mcrce at Duke's Lodge Friday eve- j ting. He pointed out the activities a | Chamber of Commerce should Iponsor ? local, state and national The speaker was introduced by C K. Freed, president of Murphy Chamber of Commerce. ' The Chamber of Commerce way is the American way of doing things, whether it be in a small community, large city, county, state oi nation," the speaker said. "The American people ought to take more interest in civic affairs, in the operation of the government f.na all phases of public life that v ill mean closer cooperation and fuller understanding." North Carolina has a big sell ing job to be done ? the biggest selling job is right here in West ern North Carolina where there is to much that people in other parts nf the nation are anxious to see ?nd visit. This area should broad en its selling job and not wait." VV. T. Teas, president of Andrews Chamber of Commerce, who had t; k< n Mr .and Mrs. Krusz and other visitors and members on a cruise c:i the lake to Hiwassee Dam in the afternoon, spoke briefly and introduced the more than forty people present. 7.000 Followers Attend Assembly Church Of God The 42nd annual world-wide as sembly of the fundamentalist Church of God was commemorated Tuesday with a day-long religious M i vic e at Fields of the Wood. Ap proximately 7,000 followers from all over the nation attended the p'.eeting. On the site where their father. A. J. Tomlinson. founder of the scct. had knelt in prayer in search of the Bible church, Bishop Homer A. Tomlinson, general overseers of cne faction of the church, and Bishop Milton A. Tomlinson, gen eral overseer of the other faction, met and exchanged greetings. The two brothers, separated in the church because of certain beliefs, met in an effort to settle their dif fers nces*. The two brothers have been divided in the church since 1943 as a result of an issue involving the question of who is the rightful leader of the sect in this region Bishop Homer, in an effort to bring about better relations between the two factions, extended an invitation to Bishop Milton and his followers to attend the general assembly of the northern faction in New York ?ity next month. Thousands of the members frowdeti into the vale of Burger mountain throughout the day, wor shipping at the spot where the founder of the church had also Knelt in worship. Many of the fol lowers walked the path to the top i ol the mountain, renamed 'Prayer mountain, to hold services, and hundreds offered up prayers and joined in dedicatory, ritual and baptismal services throughout the I laic. The multitude made the trek to the shrine in autos, buses, high sided trucks, elaborate trailers and v?'agons. There were license plates j from 36 states and members from | six other countries in the Western Hemisphere. SPECIAL SERVICES AUG. 31 On the fifth Sunday. August 31, there will be speeial service at the Upper Peachtree Baptist church in honor of Rev. Thomas W. Truett, who will celebrate his 65th birth day and also the 35th anniversary his first sermon preached in this same church. ? The service will begin at 10 clock with Rev. Truett as the Principal speaker and other speak ers participating in the program Lunch will be served on the grounds. 64.9 Cherokee Employed Engaged In Manufacturing In The Year 1945 More than half of the people en gaged in work other than in agri culture in North Carolina make their living in manufacture and the relative number of workers en gaged in manufacture are increas ing, particularly within recent years, it is announced by Chairman Henry E. Kendall, of the Employ ment Security Commission of North Carolina. i j^mpioymeni in manufacture in I creased in the State from 286,245 in 1930 to 325,539 in 1940, a 10 vear gain of 13.7 percent, the U. S. Census shows. By 1945 employ ment in manufacturing had in creased to 352,306. a gain of 66,081 workers, or a total gain in the 15 years of 23-1 percent. Employ ment in agriculture, on the other hand, steadily declined from 500, 000 in 1930 to 406.000 in 1940 and to an estimated 3S6.000. This com parison is complicated and does not picsent a true picture, due largely to the fact that 136.666 service men and women had been discharged end had not been reabsorbed into the employed labor lorce in 1945. Chairman Kendall points out. By 1945. employment in manu facture. as reflected by employing firms covered by the Employment Security Law, accounted for more than half of the non-agricultural employment in the State and near ly one-third ot all employment, in cluding agriculture, forestry and fishing. Chairman Kendall announces thai Cherokee County in 1945 had 755 workers engaged in manufac ture, or 64 9 percent of the total covered employment in this county 'ii 1945 .as compared to a State average of 66. 9 percent. Manufacturing employment in the county in 1945 represented 30.7 percent of the total non-agricul tural employment in 1940. as re ported by the U. S. Census, com pared to a State average ratio to total non-agricultural employment in 1940 of 43.9 percent. Scout Association Holds Investiture Investiture services for the Brownie Troop No. 4 of the Mur phy Girl Scout association were lipid at the home of Mrs. Fred Swaim Friday afternoon at six o'clock. The Certificates of Mem bership was given to Mrs. Ruth Nichols, troop leader, by Mrs. Har ry Miller, president of the Chero kee county Girl Scout association. Ida Brumby told the story of the Brownies after which Mrs. Nichols, resisted by Sister Hetherington. gave each Brownie the pin of mem bership in a short ceremony. Each Brownie then told why she wanted 10 be a member of the Girl Scout organization. Refreshments were served by the Brownies to the Troop Committee, members, and their parents. The Brownie Troop is composed or the following- members: Laura Bailey, Ida Brumby, Love Brendle, Gertrude Cook, Judy Cook. Jose phine Garrett, Jennie Fowler, Lin da Styles, Patricia Taylor. Barbara Swain, Nancy Meroney, Peggy Thompson, Helen Woody and An nette White. The leaders are Mrs. Ruth Nichols, Mrs. Dave Swain and Mrs. Dave Sigmon. The Troop committee members are Mrs. B. W. Whitfield, chairman. Mrs. Roy Stiles. Mrs. H. Bueck, and Mrs. Jack Taylor. CONFERENCE TO BE HELD The Rev. Walter B. West, District superintendent of the Waynesville District will hold the fourth quar terly conference for the Murphy circuit at Maggie's Chapel, Sunday afternoon, August 16 at 2:30 p. m. DUTCH "VIGIL GIRL' REACHES U. S. EN ROUTE TO CALIFORNIA to a new home and "mother," Miss Elizabeth Scholtes, 21, of Allargraten, Holland, arrives at Hoboken, N. J., on the motorship Westerd am. When Mrs. Pearl Caligari, ol San Francisco, learned that Miss Scholtes had lor many months taken care ol the grave ol her son, Cpl. James Currier, who was buried near Elizabeth's home, she Invited the Dutch girl to live with her. (International) Work Of 4-H Clubs! Presented To Lions The work of Four-H clubs of^ Cherokee county was presented to members of Murphy Lions club at their regular meeting Tuesday eve ring at First Methodist church. The program was under the direction of Lemuel Goode and Miss Mary Cornwell, at the request of W. M. Davis, program chairman. Carolyn Smith, president of the 4-11 county council, presided. She called upon the following for talks: Sherman Hampton, district health k'lu.. who spoke on "The Meaning of 4-11"; J. B. Hall. Jr.. most out Handing boy camper at Swanannoa ernip. who gave a summary of boys' projects: Jerry Hall, most outstand ing senior boy camper at Swanan roa who spoke on his dairy demon stration: Dprothy Shields, member oi the winning county dairy team, u ho spoke on the girls' projects. The following club members were recognized for the designated accomplishments: Mary Farmer, u inner of senior dress review; An-] nie Ruth Stiles, winner of junior dress review; Devero Martin, win ner of county meat animal contest: j and James Smith, winner of county dairy calf project. Carolyn Smith and Mildred Hendrix, accompanied by Mary Farmer, pianist, sang. "Sweet and Low". Mildred Hendrix, one of four 4-H clubsters chosen to attend national 4-H camp in Washington r. few weks ago. gave a report of the camp. Jerry Hall and Carolyn Smith expressed appreciation to the Lions club for its cooperation with 4-H work, and the program closed with the 4-H pledge by the club members present. Lion President Joe Ray appoint ed the following committee to make a decision on a project to raise money for the club: Loren Davis, chairman; H. G. Elkins, R. S. j Bault, Rev. Russell Young. H. A. Mattox, Jack Taylor, and Dr. W. A. Hoover. Following were guests at the meeting: K. C. Wright of Durham, puest of Dr. W. A. Hoover: Ed Slagle of Orlando. Fla.. guest of T. A. Case: Band Jones of Jackson. Tenn.. guest of Jack Taylor: Bob White guest of Loren Davis: and Lion P. G. Gearing, county tax as sessor of Sebring, Fla. Letitia Resident Diesllnexnectedlv ? Andrew Jackson Patton. 57. died suddenly Sunday afternoon of a stroke while riding a horse. Mr. Patton was living in the Letitia section but was born and spent most of his life in Clay county. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. flattie Lance Patton; two daugh ters, Mrs. Inez McTiger and Mrs. Fanny Burrell. both of Clay coun ty; lour sons, Fran. J. D., Ralph r.nd Jack, Jr.. all of Clay county and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tues- , day afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Ilayesville Methodist church with the Rev. George M. Carver officiat ing. Townson funeral home had charge of arrangements. L & N Train Hits Sleeping Man Near Gulf Refinery Glenn Mann was struck by the L. & V train Monday evening about six o'clock as he lay asleep beside the track near the Gulf plant, it was reported. He sustain ed a fractured arm and lacerations, i He was taken to Murphy General | lior.pital where he is reported to be resting very well. . 4-H Dress Revue Winners Named The Cherokee county 4-H club rlress revue was held last Saturday in the recreation room in Murphy with 16 girls participating. Miss .Julia Mclver, State College eloth .ng specialist in charge of 4-H club work, was judge and had charge of the revue. Winners in the senior group were: Mary Farmer. Murphy high school club, first; Carolyn ? Smith. Andrews high school club, second; Mary Francis Robinson, Andrews 1 igh school club, third. Winners in the junior group were: Annie Ruth Stiles. Peachtree high club, first; Darleen Castine. Martins Creek club, second; Caro lyn Trull, Marble high school club, third. The senior winner. Mary Farmer, will appear in the state dress revue to be held during State -J-H club v eek in Raleigh August 18. Miss Farmer will also appear in the state clothing demonstration in which representatives from 30 counties will participate. Her demonstration will be Effective Methods of Laundering Rayon Lingerie." Meeting To Be Held Aug. 16 At Hiwassee All members of the Hiwassee Baptist ehureh are urged to attend a call meeting to be held Saturday. August 16 at 8 p. m. to decide mat ters regarding erection of a new church and cemetery. The T. V. A. has donated two acres of land back of George Lov in good's store for the now church and cemetery. It is centrally lo cated on a good road and easily accessible from all ppints. So far the finances consist of $1,000.00 from the sale of the old church however, this will only be a start. A decision by the majority of the members of the church on how the balance of the money is to be got ten is needed and for this purpose this meeting is called. There have been several promises of donations already an dothers who wish to contribute tnoney. labor or ma terials are asked to get in touch with the Rev. S. C. Mingus, Clerk, r. C. Hogsed. J. A. Timpson or Frank Coleman. Cherokee County Men Testify |ln Southern Railway Hearing Legion Post To Meet On 21st Joe Miller Elkins post of the American Legion will meet Tues day evening, August 21, at 7:30 o'clock at the city hall in Murphy. Regular American Legion cere monies. with the colors that have just arrived, will be used. Rev. Russell L. Young will be in charge of the program. All veterans are welcome. Morris Expected Back Sunday; Jean McNew To Sing Miss Jean McNew of Cleveland Tenn., will sing, "I Talked to God Last Night," by David W. Guion, at the First Baptist church in Murphy Sunday morning, with Airs. J. W. Davidson accompanying at the piano. Miss McNew formerly lived in Murphy. The pastor. Rev J. Alton Mor ris, is expected to return from Copenhagen in time for the Sun day services, his family accomp anying him home from Washing ton. D. C. N. C. University To Have Special Classes Aug 18-29 ' The School of Commerce at the i University of North Carolina, to-' Let her with the Extension Division J ?.?t .he University and the Business Koi:.' ' ' n of North Carolina, is dieting an institute in small busi-| ress enterprise August 18 through 2i>. The purpose of the institute is ! ?? provide a complete review or best business practices and instruc tion in practical know how to those n busines so rexpecting to begin ? new business in the service trades, or distribution or manufac turing. Tuition, which includes room. >t ruction and a'l supplies, will be S/5 for the two weeks course. Frep tr'tion is offered to veterans eligi-| ble fo reducational benefits under the G. 1 Bill l ull particulars may be obtained from R. E. C leney. servicc officer I for this area, a' the Veterans Ad ministration office in Mwphy. 22 Delegates Will Attend 4-H Club Meeting Aug. 18-23 Twenty-two delegates represent ing the 11 4-11 elubs in Cherokee county will attend the State 4-H Club Week to be held in Raleigh August 18-23. Those attending are Carolyn Smith. Andrews high club, and President of the local Cherokee county council of 4-H clubs: Mary Francis Robinson. Marie Lominac, .lerry Reece, and Charles Freel. from the Andrews club: Christine Elliott. Mary Ellen Hatchett. Bruce McClure. of the Murphy Element ary club; Mildred Hendrix. Doro thy Shields, Mary Farmer. Betty Kr.te Crist, Sherman Hampton. Jerry Hall. Eddie Graham, and J. H Hall, of the Murphy high club: Evelyn Redford, Beaverdam: Dolly Martin and Dcveraux Martin. Ur.aka: James Smith. Peachtree: I.onald Hill. Martins Creek. Mildred Hendrix. winner of the district individual raidy demonstra tion. will enter the state contest giving her demonstration on ' Ice Cream. America's Favorite Des sert" Jerry Hall will enter the state dairy demonstration for boys, demonstrating the use of an effi cient bull barn and pen. Mary Farmer, dress revue and clothing demonstration winner, will enter the state clothing demonstration. The group will leave Monday morning, August 18. at 6 o'clock irom the court house and travel by special chartered bus. They will be accompanied by Mary Cornwell, ? Mock Patton and Lena Brown. SUNDAY SPEAKER ? The speaker 011 the Presbyterian Hour network next Sunday morning, August 17, will be the Rev. R. W. Cousar. D D . above, of Chatta nooga. Tennessee. Dr. Cousar is a native South Carolinian. He took his under graduate work in Davidson College, and his professional work at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond. The degree of D. D. was conferred upon him by King College His work has been preeminently in the pastorate. He has served churches in Norfolk. Craddock and H'aynesboro. Virginia. For two vtars he was assistant professor of the Bible at Mary Baldwin College ir. Staunton. In 1939 he became the pastor ol ike Central Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga. For the past sev t ral years he has carried on a most successful radio ministry broadcast ing his services on Saturday eve nings. This program may be heard in this section at 8:30 p. m.. E. S. T. ever WNOX Knowille. or WSB. Atlanta. I | $36,890 In Bends I Purchased In July W. I). Whitakor. chairman of the Cherokee County I'. S. Savings Bonds Committee, announced today that according to the monthly re port received from State Director Allison James in Greensboro, total L and G Bond sales in July for Cherokee County amounted to S3fi.890.75. Of this total $23,890.75 was in Series E Bonds, and $13,000 in Series G Bonds. The total state sales in North Carolina's 100 counties were as follows*. Serirs K Bonds. $3 922. t 01.25; Series F Bonds. $486,254.00 Series G Bonds. SI .883.700.00: total L. F and G Bond Sales. $6,292,755. 25. This represents a 5% increase over total June sales for the state as a whole. Mr. Whitaker stated further that ?? s a result of the June-July Sav ings Bond Campaign 98^7% of the banks in North Carolina have in stalled the Bond-a-Month Plan <the plan whereby a bank, upon authori zation from a customer, deducts ihe issue price of a U. S. Savings Bond or Bonds from the customer's checking account each month). This percentage compares very well with the national average of only 90 Cf, . Mr. Whitaker said that the State Director's report gave great credit to North Carolina banks for the etate's splendid bond sales achieve ment. and praised the banks for their far-sightedness in promoting I . S. Savings Bond sales through the Bond-a-Month Plan, the Pay j roll Savings Plan and the Farm I Program, for the future security of 1 their respective communities First Methodists Announces Themes The Rev. Russell L. Young, pas I lor of the First Methodist church ' Will preach on. "Right or Wrong. I My Church!" Sunday morning at | 1 1 a. m. and "The Drunkard Shall Not Enter" Sunday evening at 8:00 p m. Sunday School at 9:45 a. m The Junior Choir will furnish spec ial music. Youth fellowship will he at 7 o'clock p. m. , Prayer meeting will be at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening with choir rehearsal following. '9 The hearing of the North Caro lina utilities commission on the pe tition of the Southern Railway System for the discontinuance ot' passenger trains No. 17 and No. 18 liom Asheville to Murphy was .started Wednesday in Asheville and was expected to last for several days. The hearing, hefd at the Bun combe county courthouse, was re quested by the Southern Railway because of a purported loss of $6,000 per month as a result of the ' operation of the two passenger trains. Opposed by Haywood, Jack son, Swain and Cherokee counties, the petition was presented to the court by W. J. G. Quinn, general statistician of Washington office of the Railway. O. L. Anderson, representing the Town of Murphy, and Clyde Jar rett, representing the Town of An drews and the Rotary Club, are handling the legal aspects of the hearing for Cherokee county. Others from Murphy attending the opening of the hearing Wed nesday were: W. D. Townson, P. G. Ivie. Neil Sneed, E. L. Shields, Joe Ray. J. H. Duncan. C. R. Freed, W. M. Fain and Miss Addie Mae Cooke. Others from Andrews attending were: William Walker, Jack Strib ling, E. A. Wood and Harve Whit aker. Testifying for this area were: W. D. Townson, C. R. Freed, W. M. Fain, and E. A. Wood. Athletic Field Lighting System Nears Completion Lighting facilities on the Mur phy athletic field have almost been completed, according to an annou ncement by \V. 1) King. Light poles -have ocen erected, and th* lights, will be added sometime this week. The project, costing around 54,000 will be paid for by contributions fVom the citizens of this area, and any donations may be given to Frank Forsythe at the Citizen Bank & Trust Co.. cr to W. D. King at the People's Furniture Store. Hayesville Man Killed In Wash. Funeral services were held Tues day afternoon at 3 o'clock at Meadow Grove Baptist church near Hayesville. for Leonard Carl Led ford about 30 years of age*. who died in a Winlock, Wash., hospital August 5 of injuries received in a logging accident in the mountains near Ryderwood, Wash., when a log 17 feet long and 8 feet in dia nieter rolled over him. The Rev. L. P Smith officiated, and burial was in the Hayesville Methodist crmetery. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elihu J. Ledford; the widow. Mrs. Eva Ella Rhinehart Ledford: three children, Carlena, Barbara Jane, and Joan: one broth ther. Guy Ledford. and a sister, Mrs Ceo Nichols, all of Hayesville. Pallbearers were: Neal Burrell. Truett Burrell. Charlie Burrell, C>arland Martin. Hicks Martin and Newell Crisp. Ivie funeral home had charge of arrangements. Dr. Dickey Opens Dental Office | Dr. Harry Dickey, son of Mr. and I Mrs. \V. S Dickey of Murphy, has j opened an office in the Mauney Building for the practice of gen | ( ral dentistry. Dr. Dickey recently | completed school at the Emory University School of Dentistry. NO SERVICE I The Rev. T. G. Tate has an nounced that there will be no ! preaching service at the Presby terian church Sunday. Sunday fchool and Youth Fellowship will be held as usual. Mr. Tate will leave Friday for Old Fort to visit relatives, and will be in Montreat next week on vacation. He will be joined Sun day by Mrs. Tatr