North Carolina Newspapers

Dr. Helen Wells Speaks At Club On SocializedMedicine No Recovery Made Of Money Taken On Highway No trace has been found of the man who is reported to have held up and robbed Hoyt J Walker, agent for the Imperial Life Insur- j ance Company with offices in Murphy recently. Walker report ed that a man flagged him down in Highway 19 near Regal Feb 4. Seeing a car parked on the road -idt he said he thought the man was having car trouble and stop ped. The man pointed a gun at iiim and told him he wanted his money. Walker said he gave him SI 00 in three $20 bills and four S10 bills, then turned and came back to Murphy and reported the n old -up to L. J. Lance, highway patrolman. A search was at once >tarted. The man was described as nice 1 looking, about five feet seven inches tall and was wearing a n suit and brown hat. Walker's home is at Ranger. 25 Scholarship Added By W.C.T.C. C'ULLOWHEE? President W E. I B <1 of Western Carolina Teachers | college has announced the addition ' t approximately twenty-five new I scholarships to the number already ' offered by the college. These | .'(?heirships are open 1o o yo.v'i I the recipients of them are t >en by competitive tests. The college is planning to write principals of high schools in the state about the plans for the < t Ah < i will be held in several (enters later to be determined, in 'mc western section of North Caro ' na riie tests will cover scholas aptitudes and general achieve ment. From the results a screen ing will be made for a certain i! umber of those making the high i -:t scores. In the final selection >uch factors as academic records '?> high school, personality traits, and special talent will be taken into consideration. Moore Attends Preview Of Dodge K R. Moore of the E. C. Moore Co. has returned from Atlanta where he attended a dealer pre view of the completely new-styled Dodge cars, the first models of which will be publicly displayed in his dealership on Friday. 1 rbruary 25. Mr. Moore said lhat although <ietailed information of the appear ance and many engineering and mechanical improvements introduc ed in the new Dodge could not be ? cvealed prior to the public show ing. there are certain general facts concerning the comfort-engineer in" story behind the new Dodge styling that can be disclosed at this time. "The primary considerations that influenced the design of the new Dodge were Army statistics which showed that the G. I.'s of World War II were taller, bigger, and more active than their predecessors of World War I." Mr. Moore said. "As a result, it was apparent that more passenger ? oom. not less, was required in the modern automobile to comfort- ^ ably accommodate our physically larger generation." Mr. Moore pointed out that the challenge to Dodge engineers was to design a car with more interior space and still reduce exterior dimensions to eliminate difficul ties of handling in traffic, parking. ?nd garaging. To learn how Dodge succeeded in meeting this challenge and at the same time produced a car with &n entirely new and distinctive styling, Mr. Moore cordially invites everybody to his gala open house on February 25. Dr. Helen Wells was guest speaker at the dinner meeting of Murphy Woman's club in the din ins room of the Methodist church Tilt day evening. Her subject was. "Socalized Medicine". She ex plained how Socialized Medicine has worked in other countries, in j all of them proving to be unsatis- j factory, beeause it makes the pub lic impose upon the privilege of free medical service and the physi cans have to see too many patients' to be able to give proper attention to those most needing it. and that a bill now in the U. S Senate for Socialized Medicine includes only those who have incomes above $1,500. This, she said, would omit a large number of the people of this section. Doctor Wells was presented by Mrs. Harry Miller, who stated that Helen" used to be a school pupil of hers and she was glad to intro duce her as a practicing physician in the home town. Mrs. Miller welfare chairman, had charge of the program. A memorial service for Mrs. E. L. McKee of Sylva was conducted by Mrs. T. A. Case, president of the club district. Murphy high school glee club, under the direct n of Miss Vir ginia Wolfe wit Ytiss Mary Farm er accompanying, sang four selec- 1 tions. Sister Virginia Hetherington dis cussed the Girl Scout drive that is now under way. Mrs. E. H Hrumby told of the development of Persimmon Creek camp for the Girl Scouts and asked that the public become interested in the project and assist in prev niing ?vc iMtxfciism J there -?lrs. L>uke Whitley. Mrs. J. L. Savage and Mrs. Harry Miller were appointed by Mrs. Dair Shields, president as a committee to work with Mrs Urumby on the Seout projects. Mrs. H. S. Bault spoke briefly on the Birthday gifts that clubs of the state give for those in correc tional institutions of the state. Mrs. S. P. Horowitz announced that one CARE package has been mailed by the club this year. Money for three packages was made available by the club at this meeting. $20 being donated by individual members and $10 from the treasury The club voted to support the Education bill now in the Legisla ture and to write a letter to the representative and senator from this county endorsing it. The club voted to participate in ihe purchase of a memorial book. "George Washington" by I>ouglas Southall Freeman, to be placed in the Sylva library in memory of Mrs E. L. MeKce Mrs. Shields appointed the following nominating committee: Mrs. Dale Lee. chairman. Mrs. H. G Elkins and Mi*. Clara MeCombs. Mrs. R. W Easlcy Jr.. announc ed that the finance committee plans to have another food sale soon. Gene Stiles Is Head Of 4-HCIub Miss Mary Corn well and Mack Pat ton met with the Tomotla 4-H club at Tomotla school on Thurs day, February 10. in the first meet ing of the year. The following officers were elected to serve during the coming year: President, Gene Stiles: vic-president. Bobby Jones; secretary. Klaine Madson gill; treasurer. Billy .tones: report er, Richard Lemons song leaders. Giles Coffey and Jean Trull. After the election of officers the members otr&ent <ii> cussed their project* for this summer. Stiles Infant Funeral services were held at Townson Funeral chapel Saturday afternoon at one o'clock for the infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Stiles, who died early Saturday. Services 'were conducted by the Rev. W. B. Penny, and burial was in Martins Creek cemetery, with Townson funeral home in charge. CHILDREN' LEARN APPRECIATION OF MUSIC? Great prepara tion goes on in class rooms throughout the state in anticipation of the Little Symphony Children's Concerts. Above Mrs. Fred McCall, Director of the Children's Division of the North Carolina Symphony, explains the background material for a symphonic number on this year's children's program. Music teachers in every town the Little Symphony will appear are giving their students similar orientation The Little Symphony directed by Dr. Benjamin Swalin will appear in Murphy on March 8 to present a children's concert and an evening performance at 8 o'clock. Church Provides New Bus Service First Baptist c hurch lias contract- 1 id with City Bus company to provide bus service to three sec tions of town Sunday mornings to bring people to Sunday School and preaching. The bus will leave West's Tour- 1 ist court in East Murphy at 9:20. Mull's Store in Bealtown at 9:30. and Old Hospital hill at 9:40. tak ing people from those points and along those routes directly to the | church. Same routes will be travelled on the return trips after morning preaching service. Passen gers riding the bus to services will not be charged any fare, as the church will take care of the ex pense. The Rev. J. Alton Morris, pas tor. will preach Sunday morning at 11 on. "Beneath the Shadow of God's Wings": and Sunday evening a' 7:30 on "What Is Right With Young People?" Penny To Preach On "Communism" Beginning Sunday. February 20. r the 11 a. m. service the Rev. VV B Penny, pastor of First Methodist church, will bring the first in a series of special messages on Christianity and Communism. The subject Sunday morning will be "Christ or Communism." Church School at First Methodist church will bo held at 9:45 a. m . morning worship at 11. M. V. F. at (J p. m. and evening worship at 7:30. Mr. Penny has made a special study of Communism and other comparative ideologies, especially in the light of world events and the Bible Before coming to Murphy Mr. Penny gave lectures on these subjects to such groups as civic ( I u b s. fraternal organizations. American Legion, schools. P. T. A. ministerial bodies and churches, lie also has broadcast some of these messages. Mr. Penny says that he feels the American people need to be in formed about present world condi tions and trends. He will be available to speak on these sub jects before any interested group | Jinimie Ward Leaves For Athens, Greece Jimmie Ward left Wednesday for New York, where lie will lake a plane for Athens. Greece He will spend three to four months there as geologist on hydro-electric work for E. C. A. He will be with Knappen Engineering Co , Electric Bond and Share Co.. and Raymond Concrete Piling. lie was accompanied to Atlanta Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lee and Mrs. Ward. Rev. R. W. Miles Is Sunday Speaker The Presbyterian Hour presents as its next speaker the Rev Robert W. Miles, pastor of the First 1 Presbyterian Church L< xivi^von. Ky. Dr. Miles is a native of Virginia. He is a graduate of l>avidson College taking li is j theological work at Union Semi J nary in Richmond. For outstand ing service. Washington and Lee conferred u p o n . him the degree I o f Doctor o f Divinity. He started his minis try as assistant pastor of the First Presbyter ian Church of Greensboro. N . C . later bceom ing pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Auburn Ala. From there he was called to be Univer j sity Secretary of the Assembly's Committee on Christian Educa tion He returned to the pastor ate, taking the Westminster Presby terian Church in Lynchburg, Va from which church he was called to his present pastorate. He is the author of the book. "That Frenchman ? John Calvin". He represents the Presbyterian Church on the Western Section of the Alliance of Reformed Churches. Dr. Miles' topic on this broadcast will be "Time for Decision for the Gospel Ministry" and may be heard in this community on Sun day at 8:30 a. m., over Radio Station ,rSR. Atlanta. Larrv Posey Becomes A Page Larry Posey, son of Mr and t Mrs. John Posey. Jr.. left Monday | to be a page in the House of Representatives in Raleigh during I the present session of the General | Assembly. He is in the eighth grade of Murphy school. He will make his home with Mr. and Mrs. Mauney while in Raleigh. Larry's uncle Nick Posey, was a page several years ago when he was a small boy. Floyd Teas Is Leader At Baylor Floyd Teas, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Teas, is among those listed for outstanding scholastic achieve ment at the Baylor School for Boys at Chattanooga He is on the Dean's List, which means that a student has done l>etter than average schol aortic work. Two Men Fatally Injured In Automobile Accident Two Cherokee County nu-n die r! ' Sunday in a local hospital foMow an automobile accident about l 30 a. m in the Peachtree section near the prison ccmp. Warren Hawk in*. 21, of Murpir, died about 8 a. m. and Luc u- ! Revis, 26. of Marble died ab n ' i: 1'. m. Four other men were passengers in the ear. which it was reported left the road and turned over five 1 times while rounding a slight curve on Highway 64. All were given treatment for bruises and lacera tions and dismissed. They are: J B. Howard. Henry Brazwell. , nd James Phillips all of Marble, and Bill Garrett of Maltby State Highway Patrolman L. J Lance investigated the accident. Revis was reported to be driver of the caz. Funeral services for Hawkins were held Monday at 2:30 p m in Marble Baptist church with the Kev. Algia West officiating. Burial was in Tomotla cemetery with graveside rites by the Joe Miller Klkins Post of the American Legion. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Hawkins and was a veteran of World War 1!. having served more than a year overseas. Surviving are a sister, Mrs Johnny Stiles, and a brother \mberce Hawkins, both of Gas tonia. and a half-sister Mrs. Homer Queen of Murphy, and a number <>t uncles and aunts He made his home here with an aunt. Mrs Howard West and Mr. West Funeral services for William Lucius Revis 26. of Marble were held Tuesday at 1 p. m. in Marble -japtist church. The Rev. Algie West officiated, and burial was in Grape Creek cemetery Members of Marble Masonic Lodge had charge of graveside rites. Surviving are the parents. Mr. tnd Mrs. C. I! Revis of Marble: four sisters. Mrs. Wayne Luther :nd Mrs. Harold Long of Marble Mrs. Ralph Killian of Murphy and Miss Minnie Revis of Asheville. Mid four brothers. Charles of Bristol. Va. Aubry and Eugene of Marble, and Utie Revis of Ashe ville. Townson funeral home had charge of arrangements for both men. .Jersey Breeders To Meet Here February 23 The Great Smokies Jersey Parish Annual Meeting will be held in Murphy, Wednesday. February 23. at 10:30 a. in. in the courtroom, according to an an nouncement received by the County Agents office, from Mr. W. C Hodges, President of the Parish. This is the first time Cherokee County Jersey Breeders have had an opportunity of attending a parish meeting without traveling a long distance Mr. Hodges and Mr. John I) Maekic. State Field man. will be present to help make plans for the coming year Special Attention will be given 4-H Club and FFA members who have Jersey calves as projects. All farmers that are Jersey breeders and those interested in Jersey cattle are urged to attend, by the county agent, since Chero kee County Jersey Breeders arc host to other counties in the west ern part of the state. | Group Invited To Youne; Harris The Rev. W. B. Penny, pastor of First Methodist church, and church choirs will be guests of Young Harris College. Sunday February 20. at 7:30 p. m. Mr ; Penny will bring a message to the college group, and the choirs will i l>e in charge of the music. The itev Al Snvth will prcach at Firs4 Methodist church in t ic ^bsen.-o ol the pastor. 167 Dogwood Trees Planted Tin* number of dogwood trees l.liintcri as reported to the ( hero- , kee Seoul to date is 167. The fol lowing members have joined dur- 1 ins the past week: Mrs. K. L. Harris, Culberson, Koutr 1, six: Victor West, Marble, four: Mrs. J. M. McNabb, Suit, four: Carol Cole. Culberson. Route I one: Mrs. Frank G. Ilembree. Letitia, one: Mrs. J. II. Thomas son, Andrews, twelve. Mrs. Harris writes: "I think your I campaign to plant a dogwood is I grand. I hope all the folks in | Cherokee join it." Mr. West writes: "I think there I is nothing more beautiful than our ! ; own native flowering trees and ' shrubs. I think the dogwood club | a fine idea for beautifying our j . lawns and farms at a minimum i cost and effort." Mrs. Thomasson writes: "I have | been reading with interest about the dogwood club. I think it is a fine project." Mrs. McNabb says she has set lour and plans to set several more. Mrs. Frank Mauney of Washing- ? ton. (ia.. a summer resident of J Murphy, writes: "I think the dog wood tree plantings such a good j idea and know what an addition '.heir beauty will be to homes and highways. Washington. (Ja.. has ! dogwood trees planted at edge of .sidewalks in many places, and we 'ire proud of the improvements they've made for the town." hnai Kites Held Saturday For Jake M. Garrett i The body of Jake M. Garrett, ' who was killed April 20. 1945, at Okinawa, arrived in Murphy Fri day afternoon. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p. m in Mount Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. John Wade officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Townson funeral home in charge Surviving are the widow. Mrs. Yonnic Garrett: two children. Donald and Dolores of Culberson. Route 1; the parents. Mr. and Mrs Bob Garrett of Brasstown: two brothers. Fred of Okinawa, and Johnny of Hawaii; seven sisters. Mrs. Edra Christopher of Brass* I town. Mrs. Bobby Lee Everett of Blairsvillc, Ga . Mrs. Ida Cronnon ;.nd Mrs. Cora Dinsmore of Atlanta. Ga.. Mrs. Nora Rogers of Culber son. Route 2. and Misses Annie Jo and Bonnie Lou Garrett of ^ Brasstown. Davton Gentry At Ceremonies For King, Queen Dayton Gentry, seaman appren jtici. USX. of Route 3. Murphy. . X. t\. witnessed the visit of King I Paul and Queen Frederika of 1 Greece recently aboard the heavy j cruiser L'SS Columbus, while serv | ing with the crew of the Columbus, 'flagship of the Commander, Eas i J tern Atlantic and Mediterranean j Forces. I Ceremonies in honor of the 1 royal couple were held in Phaleron j Bay. Greece one of the Mediter | ranean ports included in a nine I week cruise by units of the Eastern j Atlantic and Mediterranean Naval | Forces. Law Requires Dogs To Be Vaccinated The State Laws require that all , dogs, both male and female, over six months old be vaccinated once > a year against hydraphobia or rabies. Dr. A. J. Headrick has ? been appointed rabies inspector for this county, and he has arranged [ a schedule of vaccinations for each community. Post Office And Stores Entered By Thieves A number of cases of breaking and entering have taken place re cently in various parts of the coun ty. The store at Ranger was entered and $2 in money, articles in the store and some gas were taken, it was reported by officers. The gas station of Arthur Gra ham was broken into. The post office and store operat ed b> O C. Payne at Ranger was broken into. An attempt to enter Bryson's filling station at Marble was thwarted, and the would-be robbers ran away, according to reports. No one has been apprehended. Jarrett To Be Endorsed For District Rotary Governorship ANDREWS ? The Andrews Rot ary club at its Feb. 3 meeting heard an appeal for funds for the promotion for Boy Scout work in this area from W. A. Sherrill ol Murphy. The Andrews quota is $525. Jack McCrainey who is local financial chairman for the Scout work handed out to each Rotarian a list of persons whom such Rotarian was asked to solicit for funds. \N I) Whitaker quoted extensive hank figures from the files of the ( itizcn Bank & Trust company's four banks to give the business trend for the area for the past year He was presented by Robert Ileaton. program chairman. The figures presented by Mr. Whitaker, who is vice-president of the bank chain, showed that this region had enjoyed a good business year in 1948 The club voted unanimously to nominate Clyde H. Jarrett at the forth-coming district convention of the 194th district of Rotary International to be held in Hender sonville in April. Printed matter is now being sent to the various clubs throughout the district from the local club, endorsing Mr. Jar rett for the governorship. Corn Champions Honored Saturday At Tribute Dinner Wilbur McCombs. Willie Russell and Albert G. Brown were among the 200 farmers. Future Farmers, and 4-11 club members who grew more than 100 bushels of corn on one acre last year and attended a special tribute dinner given by the ( Farmers Federation in Asheville ( last Saturday. The production per acre by the above was: McCombs. 133.87 bush els; Russell, 131.86; and Brown j 103. Miss Rule Attends State Meeting Miss Mary S. Rule attended a meeting of the loeal unit presi dents and legislative chairmen <>f the North Carolina Education asso ciation hold on Saturday morning at Carolina hotel in Raleigh The purpose of the meeting was to inioini local units of the progress made in promoting the legislative program adopted by the N. C. E. -A and other member organizations of the United Forces for Education. SINGING The third Sunday singing will : be held at Boiling Springs Baptist | church on Sunday, February 20, j at 2 p. m.