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@i|r ilfpmritrr Established July 1889 Published every Thursday at Murphy, Cherokee County, N. C. ADD1F MAE tOOKE Editor and Owner MRS. C. W. SAVAGE Associate Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES Cherokee and surrounding counties: One Year, $2.00: Six Months, $1.25; Outside above territory: One Year, $2.50; Six Months, $1.50 Entered in the Post Office at Murptty, North Carolina, as second class matter under the Act of March 3, 1879. Meditation To be the thing we seem. To Jo the thing tee deem Unjoined by duty; To walk in faith, nor dream Of questioning God's scheme of truth and beauty. Human Values Cherokee County long has been famous throughout the country for its material and natural assets and attractions, but now its human assets are coming into recognition. Carolyn Smith has on numerous occasions brought honor to her native county through her accomplishments in connection with 4-11 club work. I ler latest honor takes precedence over all the others. Last week she received the nation al award, along with only one other clubster in the I nited States, in the achievement program contest. Cherokee County is proud of this fine young woman who has spent thousands of hours using her heart, mind and hands in doing the things that have brought her this award. THE SCOl T congratulates her and wishes for her a successful, useful and happy career. Another recognition which has come to one of our people is that of \V. D. Townson's being elected president of the National Funeral Direc tors Association. First of all taking leadership in his own area, he later became a leader in the state organization, last year being its president, and now his present position of national leader ship. We know that at the end of his term the association will be able to say that it was a year of progress under his direction. We congratulate him and wish for him the health and all the resources needed to have a successful term of office Not Deserved Scott Summers who writes a synicated col umn. Capital Reporter, gave us credit lor some thing for which we cannot take credit, in a recent column. While we should like to have performed the public service he mentioned, we did not do it free of charge, it being paid for by the Republicans of the county. We appreciate his comments nevertheless. They appear below: "A newspaper is supposed to be a public servant, and I have just seen an edition of one that certainly is trying to be just that?Miss Addie Mae Cooke's Cherokee Scout, published at Murphy. "More than 7.000 voters registered in Cher okee County. On November 2?two days before challenge day?Miss Addie Mae printed the name of every one in her paper. "The following copies of the registration books at the close of registration in the precincts as shown are published to enable the voters of the countv to check the lists for possible illegal voters.' Miss Addie Mae wrote. " 'Saturday. November 4. is challenge day. and names of illegal voters may be reported at that time.' "The press is supposed to be vigilant to see thai the rights of citi/ens are not trampled upon. If graveyard names were used in Cherokee, it is not the fault of Miss Addie Mae and her paper. She used up some 70 columns of her newspaper printing names for voters to check. The best I can figure :t. front her own rates, this space would have been worth SS40 to Miss Addie Mac. if she had been charging for it?which she wasn't. That doesn't include cost of paper, setting type, etc. "Miss Addie Mae. I salute you?as a first class citi/en and as a true newspaperman, who remembers your obligations to your community, countv and state." Scouting With The Editor SCOUTIXG IX THE SNOW?Friday the West em North Carolina Weekly Press Association mem bers were invited to be guests of Champion Paper end Fibre Company on a tour through its paper manufacturing plant in Canton and at luncheon in the attractive cafetria. As I drove over to Can ton Friday morning, there were a few flakes of snow, but we did not have any real snow unt.l after we had been through the plant, had luncheon and returned with patrol escort to Waynesville where we were to participate in the Harvest Festi val parade. J1MMIE WILLIAMSON who used to live in Murphy and is now on the public relations staff of Champion, was our host at Canton, and other offi cials joined us at the excellent meal. Jimmie told mc that his first job <in 1924) was on the Cherokee Scout when he became printer's devil at 50c a week for part time. He is a popular member of the Champion staff now. having had several years* experience in newspapering before joining that company. ANYONE desiring a good laugh may come by the office and see the picture that "Chips" Editor Deaton of Canton took as I stood up to say a few words at the luncheon. No reflection on the photo grapher. but on the subject! Too much of an amatuer a* speaking. I never fail to become confused when a photographer points his camera my way. and the confusion is clearly seen in the picture. * # * OPEN CONVERTIBLES were provided by the Waynes ville people, under the direction of Curtis Kuss and Marion Bridges of the Waynesville Mountaineer, for the press group to ride in. Had we known that the snow would come so thick and fast, it would have been our choice to use closed cars. but once in the parade we had to stay. Mary C'ornwell rode in the car with Bridges Joe Camp bell and me. as we passed spectators we experienc ed the biggest snowballing you can imagine! Patrol man Pritchard Smith tossed a snow ball our way and requested that it be brought back to Murphy. * ? * THE END OF THE PARADE was the beginning of a long and difficult journey for me Slipping and sliding, sometimes across the highway and once . into an embankment. I wondered if I'd ever reach Murphy alive. Balsam Mountain was the most diffi cult place, but Topton was almost as bad. Arriving in Andrews at 6:15. I was more than an hour late for an appointment at a tea with Mrs Claude Tarkington who was honoring Betty Ferebee. rec ent bride of Jimmie Ferebee. 'Betty and Jimmie ere making their home at Young's Tourist Court Et Nantahalak When I got home I was too tense to hgve the courage to venture out any more until I went to Sunday School Sunday morning. * * * I HAVE A VERY faithful reader of this column in my beloved friend. Mrs, H. L. Story of Marshall and Asheville She is from my native section, and her husband and son publish the MARSHALL NEWS-RECORD. We have much in common, and she keeps up with me through the jottings in these paragraphs She reminded me Friday at Canton that she always "enjoys reading Scouting". * * * ONE CHEROKEE COUNTY family had the privilege of visiting the historic Plymouth rock at Plymouth. Mass.. on Thanksgiving. Mrs. E. W Ball sent me an attractive folder on the town and said that her family spent Thanksgiving there. * * * IT WAS NICE to learn that all the school chil dren in the county had an abundant Thanksgiving d oner with plenty of turkey on Wednesday of last week The government furnished turkeys suffi cient for all the children who eat in the lunchrooms regularly to have this treat. Red Raper Sings Saturday Night | Next Saturday, December 2. has 1 been set aside as Burley Tobacco Day in ASheville to celebrate the opening of the Tobacco Market. Fun frolic, and Burley will be the watchwords of the occasion, as folks say. "hats off to the Burley growers" for another good year. The high prices being paid for the Burley weed this year are not expected to dampen the occasion. In f3ct, these good prices are ex pected to put tobacco growers in a mighty happy and festive mood. Opening day for sales in the tobac co warehouses was Wednesday, November 29. The big Tobacco Festival itself ? will be held in the Asheville City 1 Auditorium on Saturday starting at 7:30 p. m. Highlight of the pro gram will be the crowning of the Tobacco Queen by Mayor C. E. Morgan of Asheville Some girl from the "Land of Burley" will step forth in the bright spot light to receive her royal crown. To her will go the honor of ruling majestically over the 1950-51 Bur ley Market. Many beautiful gifts "fit for a Queen" will be showered upon the lucky maiden from some county of Western North Carolina. Girls from a number of counties are competing for the queenship. Heading uo the entertainment side of the Festival will be such widely-known folk singers as 'Smiling" Red Raper. and that ] boy balladier from the mountains cf Western North Carolina, Ron nie Comfort. That good old mountain music wif.l be in plenti ful supply. Chamber Conducts Membership Drive ANDREWS ? The membership committee of the Andrews Cham ber of Commerce, under the direc tion of Tye Burnette. is staging its annual membership drive dur ing the next two weeks. Mr. Bur nette says that an extensive cam paign is planned and the Chamber of Commerce hopes to obtain the largest membership in its history. Five dollars is the minimum membership and entitles the donor to a full voting voice in all matters of the Chamber. All people in Andrews will be contacted within 'he next two weeks for a member ship. Since becoming dn active Cham ber of Commerce in April of 1950, I he Chamber has leased the athle tic field from the Town of An drews and made a profit of $721 cn the 1950 season. Advertising folders of the Town of Andrews have been printed and distributed | through-out the country extolling , the advantages of Andrews and vicinity. The Chamber is working hand I in hand with all improvement \ agencies to promote a better An- ' drews. The industrial committee has regotiated with several concerns about placing an industry in An orews. and it is expected that soon it will be a reality. Through the efforts of the ! Chamber of Commerce the week end mail service has been sub stantially improved so that now I the town has daily mail service I between Western North Carolina land distant points. ' In the listing of room represen tatives for Murphy School last veek three names were listed er rontouely. The names of Ben Patmer. Dewey Garrett, and Peari Swaim should have appeared. Grape Creek Mrs. Luther CoraweH was the guest of Miss Dollie Merlin of L'naka. Thursday afternoon. Miss Martin, at senior at Boone spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Martin of Unaka. Keaneth Lunsford of Tellioo Plains, is spending a few weeks with his sister, Mrs. Walter Oar roll. Everett Martin was a visitor of Alien McDonald Friday. Ms* Neva Jean Bates spent Monday night with Miss Susie Mil ler. Jake Lovingood visited his sis ter. Mrs. Laura Freeman Friday afternoon. M. M. MoLeymore spent a few days this week in Asheville. Miss Doris Dockery spent Wednesday night with her grand mother. Mrs. Mae Coleman. Robert Worley of Rotobinsville spent the week-end with Mr. and Hey You! RELAX? ? AND ENJOY The Four Freedoms In your home life, too <1) Freedom from dirt . . . (2) Freedom from drudgery . . . (3) Freedom from uncertainty . . . (4) Freedom from over-taxed budget Ladies, these can be your freedoms. Send us your Wash. E wont cost you much, and it will be done well. We'll clean your clothes beautifully! FREE! Moth-proofing service all garments cleaned. IMPERIAL LAUNDRY and DRY CLEANERS PHONE 13 MURPHY, N. C LOOK! Outstanding car values. 1941 Dodge Truck, IV2 ton, $95.00 down 1940 Chevrolet, 4-door, $165.00 down 1941 Nash, $125.00 down 1937 Ford, $95.00 down 1S36 Ford, good condition, runs good $95.00 down EVANS AUTO CO. Phone 48 ' Murphy, N. C. SEW AND SAVE It pays to be thrifty in these times when prices are so high. Here are a few of the values that you will find at our store. Why not make your own Christmas gifts? WIDE, UNBLEACHED SHEETING, 81 and 90 inches. Also wide colored. Beautifilm Plastics?for curtains, draperies, tabic cloths. NEW SHIPMENT Upholstery, some 2 to 10 yard lengths CLOSE OUT Wool and other fabrics for blankets, robes, and coats. At unbelievable low prices. MATERIALS Gabardines, Satins, Taffetas Nylon Hose, Anklets, for boys, girls and women. We carry a complete line of Sim plicity Patterns, Zippers and thread. FAYOLA MILL END STORE MURPHY, N. C. iJtonstftfflS HEADQUARTERS fiibbs Hardware And Auto Supply ? i PHONE 1M MURPHY, N. C. ? MS. Bl D?. litllttTwTlmarii q SCRIPTURE: Romans 12-i-A- n o ?!so"" Phu",?"an? A?S)^ ^DEVOTIONAL READING: Romao< Stewardship of Life Lesson for December 3, 195? 1 "AA/HAT S the death rate here?" ** asked the stranger. "Same as everywhere," retorted the native son,?"one to a person." Only one to a person, because there Is only one lile to I person If you had nine lives or even two, you might afford to watte one (though It's doubt ful). But with only one lite you simply cannot afford to i waste It. Of course you do waste It, In thousands of Uttle I ways; and soma of _ _ these cannot be Foremia helped. But If a faucet leaks, that's no excuse for turning the water oo full blast. God Wants Ton WITH all due respects to the ar rangers of these lessons, the lesson for last week and this one seem to be in the reverse order from what is logical. It is very doubtful whether any one ever un derstood stewardship of money who did not understand stewardship of life first. Now in almost any church you m^y hear people singing, "Were the whole realm of na ture mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my afl." Very good; wonderful. Surely these are a devoted brotherhood! But wait, what is this coming down the aisle? A man with a collection plate! Now we shall see . . . There's a man putting in a quarter, and there's a prosperous-looking lady laying out a five dollar bill. (She bought a $50 cat last week.) But who is put ting in his soul, his life, his all? Oh well, they didn't mean what tbef; sang. But isn't it more than half hypocritical to sing one way and "give" another? The whole realm of nature is not yours to give; but you do have a life; and God wants it. More than he wants what we nave, he wants what we are. God created you; God redeemed you; as Paul says, "You are not your own, you were bought with a price." Not for Preachers Only I JJ COMMON mistake is to think | that a Christian has a choice between being a preacher and not ; being one. If he decides to give his life to God then he will be a preach I er; otherwise he keeps his life for j himself. , This is absurd, when you think 1 about it. God has the first claim on I every man's life. To be a Christian i is to recognize this claim. He has , not a bit more claim on the preach er or the missionary than he has on the grocer or the farmer's wife. Stewardship of life means recogniz ing God's, right, it means living your life in partnership with God, "Who sweeps a room as to Thy laws Makes that and the action fine," sang a poet long ago. God cer I tainly does not want all his ; children to be preachers. Bat he does want his children to live AS his children; and that means stewardship of life. ? ? * Stewardship of Time PICKING up again a thought from last week: Time is the raw ma ' terial of life. Stewardship of life means stewardship of time. It means spending each day as if God had personally said to you: "Here are 24 fresh, new, unused hours. I shall want them back. You cannot keep them. I shall look at them to see what you have done with them." What do yon do with yonr tlmef Does It count for God or J against him? And yet ? how many Christians there are who If .asked lo do some kind thlnr. some simple act of mercy or friendliness, something to help some one else, something thst may cost them a little trouble, ?how many will oay, "Sorry, I'm busy, haven't the time!" Gift Without the Giver is Bare JUST put together four sentences from the four sections of the Scripture for this week, and you : have the whole business of steward* | ship of life in a nutshell: "Having , gifts. let us use them." "First they j gave themselves to the Lord." "Honor such men." "My God will supply every need of yours." No one ever used for God in the service of man any gift which God did not more than repay. The gift without the giver is bare? and so is the giver. But giver sod gift, devoted in love to God and man. are rich indeed. sgSSj-LsiS'ttsS WVO rutin!) Mrs Wesley Baker. . (Psrris Johnson oJ OW**"* ' * lottk seetton over a*
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