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moral strength All the strength and (orre of man come from his failb in things unseen. He who believes is strong: he who doubts is weak. ? Clarke. (CJjernkw ! KEEP VOI R TOWN CLEAN Be a good citizen and help keep Miur town clean. Do not throw any trash paper or rubbish on the street? or others property. Also, beautify with flowers, shrubs, and crass. MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JULY 14 1949 TEN PAGES THIS WEEK SENATOR GRAHAM SPEAKING AT PICNIC? Shown above on stage of Andrews High School, is C. S. Senator Frank Graham speaking to the huge croud that gathered there last Saturday for the annual Farmers Federation picnic. Senator Graham is in the center, and others participating on the program, including Percy B. Ferebee. Mrs. Giles Cover, and James G. K. McClure. are seated. The building was so crowded that children found a place to sit on the edge of the stage. Senator Graham Heard By 1,800 At Picnic Miss Cooke Again Heads Red Cross Chapter Here T e C) rokee County Chapter 01 the A .1 erica n Red Cross met Tues Isy aftemoou at Murphy Carnegie Library and elected, offi cers for the fiscal year. July 1 through June 30. 1950. The offi cers who have been serv ing for the past few years were re-elected: Miss Addie Mae Cooke, chapter chairman; Mrs. T. A. Case, vice chairman; Mrs. C. W. Savage, sec retary. and W. M. Davis, treasurer. Plans for having swimming clas ses this summer were discussed, and definite arrangements soon will be announced. On Wednesday Mrs. Louise St. John Taylor, home service consul tant for Red Cross, of Johnson City. Tonn.. held a home service ' conference here. Mrs H. G. El kins was hostess for the meeting, which was held in her home. The group then had luncheon at Regal j hotel (rook Announces Sermon Subject The Rev. James R. Crook has announced as his sermon subject for Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. I'he Body of Christ", from 1 Cor. 12-27. Young People's meeting will be held at 6:30 p. m.. with Carolyn Alexander in charge. On Wednesday eventing a fellow ship meeting will be held, with a covered dish supper at 6:30 o clock followed by a short pro- J gram. ATTEND INSTITUTE Representing Citizens Bank and 1 ''ust Co. at the Bankers' Institute I at Chapel Hill for two weeks are: Smith Howell of Robbinsville and j Carol Day of Andrews. \nWa boxscore 0n n-C. highways K'Hed July 9 through July It Injured July 9 through 6 July 11 Killed through July 11 this year Killed through July 11 1948 ' Injured through July 1 1 ">is year 4 , Injured through July 11 1948 s t 4.449 3, <21 391 332 116 Senator Prank P. Graham, North ? Carolina's Junior Senator in the i United States Congress. spoke to 1.800 people assembled at the an nual Farmers Federation picnic at Andrews School Saturday, His subject was "Federal Aid to Edu cation". and he discussed the bills that are now before Congress on tihis project. He commended the people of the area for their large sote in favor of issuing road and school bonds, in the recent election in Nortu Carolina. The Senator told the farm fami lies that federal aid to education is the only way by which educa tion in the poorer states, particu larly the Southern states, can be made equal to that in the richer states. "Just as we in North Caro lina have had state aid to counties everywhere." he asserted, "so now I we should have federal aid to the states everywhere." He commended the Farmers Federation for basing its activities on the principles of the Christian i religion and for it's ' creative | principle of federating together for cooperation in marketing. "Seeing you people here today, he told the picnic crowd, "singing together, worshipping together, and working together is an inspira tion to me and it renews my faith in the future of America.' James G. K. McClure. Presi dent of the Farmers Federation, directed the picnic throughout the day and outtlined the various de partments of the cooperative which are at work building markets for Western North Carolina farm pro ducts. Jack Gattis. manager of: the Farmers Federation hatoher>. described the organization's quality poultry program. Jnd Kev Dumont Clarke gave a report on the pro- ; gress of the Lord's Acre move-] men-:. Mrs. Giles Cover made an ad dress of welcome at the opening , of the picnic, and State Senator j L B Nichols and Percy Ferebee j ; spoke briefly in the afternoon Mack Patton. Assistant C herokee County farm agent, described the ( operations of the Southeastern Artificial Breeding Association, and illustrated his talk with a large ^ cow which produced bottled milk , on the stage. .. | Ed Slagle was victorious in the men's musical chairs competition^ Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mason of Murphy, who have been married # 47 years, were awarded the prize ^ for ' the longest married couple ' Mr and Mrs. Pern' Abernathy of Grandview had the largest family present and also brought the larg est truckload of people to the pic nic. The winner of the headed contest, determined by ap- i plause of the audience, went for the consecutive year to C. S. Jen- ? kins of Culberson (Continued on pa*e a) Local Girl Goes Over 75-Foot Fall The following story appeared in , a Knoxville paper on July 7. but the Scout has been unable to ac- j certain who the Davis girl is: TELLICO PLAINS. July 6? A 16-year-old Murphy. C. girl narrowly escaped death or serious j injury last Saturday when she fel! ; over the 75-foot Ball River Falls J in Cherokee National Forest near here, it was reported today. The girl, who was identified j only as a Miss Davis, slipped while wading in the river. She suf fered scratches and bruises and a severe leg cut. Another girl was killed when 1 she went over the falls several ! years ago. School Faculties Are Announced Supt. H. Bueck announces that the faculties for Murphy Schools for the fall term are now complete with the exception of two vacan cies: One in commercial work and one in home economics. The teachers are as follows: Elementary: Miss Frances Dick son. Miss Marian Jones. Dalton. Ga.: Miss Clara McCombs. Miss j Ella McCombs. Mrs. Evelyn Pat- j ton. Mrs. Ruby Hill. Mrs. Chris tine Ingle. Miss Emily Sword, Mrs. Martha M. Adams. Mrs. Talitha ( Goodwin. Mrs. Lona F. Davis, j John Jordan. Mrs. L. W. Shields. Miss Kate Hayes. Miss Addie j Leathcrwood. Miss Jane Hill. Mrs Emily C. Miller. Mrs. Flo King Mallonee. Mrs. Emily C. Davidson. Miss Leila Hayes, Miss Bertha Mayfield. Mrs. Willie Lou Shields, Mrs. Ruth M. Walker. Mrs. Anna S. Brandon. High School: Miss Maria L. Tra vis. Claire K. Olson, of W. C. T. C.. Cullowhee; Glenn A. PaLton. Miss Juliet Pegues, C. D Puett. Walter Puett. Mrs. Frances W. Ray. Ralph Deegan. Mrs. Janet Anne Deegan. Lonzo W. Shields. Mrs. Pauline B Bault. Miss Mary Sue Rule. Music: Miss Moselle Moore. Library: Miss Roberta Spiers. Texana: Miss Elma Rai Dennis. Vfrs. Ella Beatty Ragsdale, Mrs. \nna Dixon MicElraith Promoted Sgt Robert Crawford, who has ' >een stationed with the Air Force ? n San Antonio, Texas, recently ' vas promoted to the rank of S/Sgt. ind is now stationed at Sheppard ' Vlr Poroe Base at Wichita Falls, rexas. 1 Evangelistic Services In Tent To Continue Through July 24 With Dr. J. C. Canipe. secretary ? of evangelism for the Baptist State Convention, preaching, and Q. L. Fry.?. of Hickory. leading the sing ing. the tent revival that has been in progress here since last Sunday nigh! is attracting large crowds. Miss Moselle Moore, music direc tor of First Baptist Church, is | pianist. The revival is being sponsored by the 44 Baptist Churches in the W i -tern North Carolina Associa tion It will continue through Sunday evening. July 24 Rcpre sentatives from many of the spon soring churches and from churches of other denominations have been attending. Services begin each evening at 8 o'clock. There will be no ser vices in the tent Sunday morning, and regular services will be held in the individual churches In addition to the announced evening services, a special ser vice will be held Saturday morn ing at 10 o'clock for the con \onience of people who are in town doing their shopping. Dr. Canipe will preach, and Mr. Frye lead the singing at this service. The large tent, that is next door to First Baptist Church, on the lot of W. D. Townson. was erected. I lights installed, and seats arrang ed last week by the pastor and members of First Baptist Church. In addition to furnishing the lot without charge. Mr. Townson donated the use of lumber for the seaits. P. G. Ivie. moderator of the association, and others on the associational executive committee, also gave their services, to provide comfortable and adequate seating space .or all who attend. Kamona Jory. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jory of Fostell was attacked by an escaped con vict Saturday morning. The child had gone to the garden for vege tables. but she was unharmed. Her mother and sister. Billie June, saw j the convict and followed him. Ramona struck at him with a butcher knife that she was carry- 1 ing. and just as her mother and i sister reached her he stumbled | and fell. They then returned to the house, and Billie June went for help. He was picked up by state guards on the T. V. A. highway soon afterwards Robert H. Horowitz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Salo Horowitz, is spend ing some time at CaniD Osceola, for boys, at Hendersonville. Girl Escapes LEADING TEXT REVIVAL? I>r. J. C. Canipe. left, and Q L Fryc, right, who are conducting a tent revival in Murphy, next door to First Baptist Church, with services each evening at 8 o'clock. The revival is sponsored by the Western North Carolina Baptist Associa tion. It will continue through Sunday evening, July 24. Recreation To Be Subject WNCAC Meeting July 25 Bishop Henry To Speak Here Bishop M. George Henry of the Diocese of Western North Carolina, will speak in the Episcopal Church of tiie Messiah here and have the service of Holy Communion at 11 o'clock Sunday July 24. At 4 p. m. he will be at Will Scott Chapel. Bishop Henry also plans to be in Andrews on the 24th but definite plans have not yet been arranged. .Mortimer Hitt theological stud ent. is now working with W. X. Bolton, acting pastor of the Epis copal Church Mr. Hitt is helping with the Bible School work and will work on the enlarging of the Sunday School and church. He will be in Murphy until the latter part of August. Mr. Bolton has an nounced. SINGING The third Sunday singing will be held at Upper Peachtree Bap tist Church on Sunday. July 17. at 2 p. m. TO FLAY SATURDAY The Murphy Baseball team will play the Rome Red Socks of Rome. Ga.. on Saturday night. July 16. on Murphy's field. Officers Installed At Ladies' Night Graham Morrison, county farm agent of Lincoln County, was guest speaker at Murphy Lions Club Ladies' night Tuesday eve nting at tthe Methodist Church dining room He gave a humor ous lecture, keeping his audience laughing throughout. He told of the necessity for relaxation and the various means which people use for it . His own experience in fly ing was given as an example. Mr. Graham was presented by Mack Patton. assistant county farm agent, incoming president. The following new officers were installed by Lion Edwin Hyde: President, Mack Patton; secretary, R. S. Bault; treasurer, W. A. Sher rifll; vice-presidents. Loren Davis, Bob White, Dr. B W. Whitfield! tailtwister. Joe Ray; lion tamer, J. D. BurCh; directors, H. G. EMfcins, Dr. W. A. Hoover, and Harry Bishop, If W. Easjley. Jt^, us immediate past president. The program opened with the singing of, "Roar, Lions, Roar". The invocation was offered by II. Bueck. The welcome to the ladies and guests was given by Dale Lee. and the response by Mrs R S Bault. A group of songs was sung, with C. R. Freed leading. President Easley presented at tendance butt tons to the followiing: I T. A. Case. Buol Adams. R. S i Bault. Harry Bishop. H Bueck. J , D. Bureh. W. M. Davis. Loren Davis. John A. Davidson. R. W. Easley . Jr.. H. G. Elkins. W. M Pain, C. R. Freed. Dr W. A. Hoover. Edwin Hyde. W. D. King. Dale Lee. Hugh Roberts. W. A. Sherrill. Harold Wells. Bob While, and Dr. B. W. Whitfield. A Lions trio, composed of: Rev. Jias. R. Cross. Edwin Hyde and C. R. Freed, sang. "Annie Laurie". President Easley cited Frank Forsytih for starting the blind seal campaign for the club during the year. He also thanks the Regal club for serving the banquet . The tables were decorated with cut flowers. The ladies were pre snted hand woven bags as favors. * The quarterly meetting of West \ ern North Carolina Associated 1 Communities will be held at Hiwassee State Park on July 25. with luncheon to be arranged by Murphy Chamber of Commerce at 12 30 In the business session which will follow the luncheon, recrea tion for the area in which the 1 State and TV A will assist, will be : specific business under discussion. Also, matter of action on the G 1 training program for public build ings. will be a major subject Special guests invited are Presi- . dents of Chambers of Commerce. Secretaries. Mayors, and members of the recently organized Tourist , Association. Baptist Services Are Announced The Rev. J. Alton Morris will preach at First Baptist Church i Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Sun day School will begin at 9:45. with C. C. White as superintendent. Training Union will be held at the regular hour of 7 o'clock p. m. Evening worship services will be i in the tent, next door to the church, where an associational ! revival is in progress, with Dr. J. C. Oanipe of the Baptist State Convention, preaching, and Q. L. Frye of Hickory, leading the sing ? ing. The nursery of the church is open each evening for the conveni ence of those who wish to attend the revival services and leave their babies and small children in the nursery Jones Reunion Is Held Sunday UN'AKA ? The Jones reunion was held Sunday. July 3. at Brown . Fields on Schuler's Creek. Dinner was served on the grounds to about 200 people. Speakers in cluded the Rev. W. H Graham, the Rev J. B. Moss, the Rev. John Ellis and 'the Rev. A. J. Morrow. j Singing was furnished by four I quartets. TO GIVE PROGRAM Carl Story and His Rambling Mountaineers will be at Martin's I Creek School on July 28. Their I program will be sponsored by j Martha Chapter No. 246 Order ! the Eastern Star. The Rev. C. D. Bcssinger of Ashevalle wtas an over-night guest of the Rev. and Mrs. J. Alton I Morris Tuesday. V.B.S. Are Friday Night ( ommencement exercises of the \ acatt.on liible School sponsored by the Presbyterian and the Episcopal Churches which began July i will be held in the Pres byterian Churoh Friday evening, follow m j a picnic supper on the lawn of tile church at 6:15. All families and members of both churches are invited to come and ,)n"" a P'ct?ic supper Lemonade will be provided. Jurors Drawn For August Term Of Superior Court The August term of Superior C ourt, for trial of criminal and civil cases, will convene on Mon day. August 8. with Judge Dan K. Moore of Sylva presiding. The following jurors have been drawn for the two weeks of court: First week: Horace McRae Mur phy, Route 3; Aud A. Hughes ?Murphy. Route 2: J. c. Ledford' Murphy. Route 2; Elmer Boring I'urfletown. Tenn.. Route 1: Marion Early. Andrews; Donald Colvard. Topton: R. P. West. Topton; Cross Pullium. Andrews: Ernest Graham. Letitia: Don Johnson. Murphy. Route 2: R. M Horton. Grand view: Charles D. Tatham. An drews: Broadus Graves. Murphy. Route 3: Alvin Gladson. Culber son: Roosevelt Owenby Topton Clifford Hall. Murphy.'Route 2;' I A Lovingood. Grandview: Wil lie F. Roberts. Murphy, Route 3; J A Mallonee. Murphy. Route 1; A. II HaU-hett. Murphy, Route 2; Lee Anderson. Murphy, Route 2; Ernest Reighard. Topton: N. 11. fox. Ranger: and Arthur Graham I-etitia. ' Second week. 1., J. Graham \ioIet Route. L'naka: Dale Palmer Andrews: Milt English. Murphy' Route 1: K. M Davis. Andrews' Route 1. W. W Cook. Murphy Vcwton Gibson. Ranger: Don Tay !<>'?. Suit: J Lewis Davis.. Marble Route J: A. B Chandler. Jr An drews: J. C. Wells. Marble Route 1: Billie Reighard. Topton: Posey Crisp. Jr.. Marble. R, w. Easley Jr.. Murphy: A. W. Green. Ranger,' 1 B Ledford. Copperhill. Tenn. Route 1: L. 11 Thomas. Copper hill. Route 1: R G. Alexander Murphy: W. T Curtis. Culberson' Route 2: U. H Fox. Letitia; a! H Ledford. Suit: Ray Brooks. An drews: W. C Fanner. Grandview; I'ommie Farmer. Farner. Tenn. and Arnold Bryson. Marble. ' Finals 2 Rooms To Be Added To School - A two-room addition is planned for Hanging Dog school, stales Superintendent L. W. Hcndrix. Mr. Hendrix says that it is hoped the rooms soon will be under construction, at an estimated cost of $12,000. He says also, that a little later on it is hoped that Ranger school will have the bene fit of added rooms. Canipe Speaks At Pastors' Meet The Western North Carolina Baptist Pastors' conference was held at Hazelwood baptist Church Monday, with Dr. J. C. Canipe, who is preaching at the tent revi val here, as speaker. Q. L. Frye, song leader for the revival here, sang. "I'd Rather Have Jesus". The next meeting will be held October 10 at Cherokee CASEWORKER Mrs. Peggy Oanringer has been appointed to the position reeenMy vacated by Mrs. W. D. King as caseworker tor the Cherokee Coun ty Department of Puibldc Welfare.
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