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Established July 1889
Published every Thursday at Murphy, Cherokee County, N. C
ADDIE MAE COOKE Editor and Owner .
MRS. C W. SAVAGE Associate Editor
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tillered in the Post Office at Murphy. North Carolina, as second class
matter under the Act of March 3. 1879.
Meditation
"To shape the whole Future is not our
problem; but only to shape faithfully a small
part of it, according to rules already known.
It is perhaps possible for each of us, who
will with due earnestness inquire, to ascer
tain clearly what he, for his own part, ought
to do; this let him, with true heart, do, and
continue doing. The general issue will, as
it has always done, rest well with a Higher
Intelligence than ours. This day thou know
est ten commanded duties, seest in thy mind
ten things which should be done for one
that thou doest! Do one of ft hem; this of
itself will show thee ten others which can
and shall be done.?T. Carlyle.
As moves my fragil bark across the storm-swept
sea.
Great waves beat o'er her side, as north wind
blows;
Deep in the darkness hid lie threat'ning r:icks
and shoals;
But all of these, and more, my Pilot knows.
\
Sometimes when dark the night, and every light
gone out. ?
/ wonder to what port my frail ship coe ;
Still though the night- be long, and restless all
my hours.
My distant goal, I'm sure, my Pilot knows.
d-Clark
Successful
Perseverance, courage, good judgment, and
kindness of spirit are necessary in the attainment
ol success in any venture, be it business, arts,
education or whatever. It is evident that F. C.
Moore has practiced these characteristics during
his long and effective business career.
District Manager Arch Cameron-stated to
us last week that all the dealings of his corpora
tion with Mr. Moore had been pleasant and satis
factory, and that he is one of the very few men
in the district who has the record of over 25
years of continuous association with the firm.
THE SCOUT is glad to have this honor
come to this fellow townsman. He has contribut
ed much to the community life as well as buiit a
large business for himself and his family. He is
a public-spirited, useful citizen, of which the
whole community takes cognizance. His success
has not come without hard work, difficulties and
disappointments, but his ability to persevere
with confidence and courage is reaping a rich
reward for him.
Civilian Defense
Very little has been said in this county about
the nation-wide effort to set up a strong Civilian
Defense. We have had no report of activities
in this connection except the appointment of a
chairman. This program should get und r way
in our county, and a full organization perfe:ted,
in order for us to be prepared for emergencies.
Local Buying Best
Stores in this cdunty are stocked to the brim
with Christmas gift items and other Chrstmas
needs. There is no need for anyone to go to the
city to select Christmas presents, as they can be
found right here at home. Take time to shop the
local stores, and you most likely will be surpris
ed at the things you will find. Unless it cannot
possibly be found in local stores of the county,
do not go elsewhere for Christmas shopping.
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Communities progress if they have public
spirited, unselfish leaders in them. No town
will grow if the property owners and most influen
tial people in it are self-seeking and have no
interest in community progress. -
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A shopping center depends upon two groups:
Live merchants and ready buyers.
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Great eaters and great sleepers are in-capable
of anything else that is f?reat.?Henry IV of
France.
Scouting
With The Editor
WHEN QUESTIONING Mr. E. C. Moore about
his career a few days ago, he told me he cam? to
Murphy on the day of the remarkable display of
Halley's comet, May 19, 1910. I was vague in my
knowledge of the comet, so 1 looked it up and found
an interesting story. Halley's comet pays us l visit
once in seventy-five years. Many people remember
its appearance in the skies in 1910. Those who got
up before dawn to see the comet in the east had
the finest views of all. The head was as bright at
that time as the brightest Stars, and its filmy tail
stretched across the heavens as far as the length of
the Great Dipper, becoming wider and filmier as it
receded from the head until it dissolved into Ihe sky.
A weird prowler among the familiar conSteliafons,
it was a sight never to be forgotten by those who saw
it.
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THEN CAME A DAY later in May when the
earth passed right through the tail of the great
Halley's comet. Astronomers had announced the
event long in advance and had said that nothing
unusual would be noticed, but some people became
a little apprehensive as the day approached. They
thought the comet might strike the earth and des
troy it. This comet was named Halley at tlie sug
gestion of Sir Charles Scarborough, the Court
Physician, in honor of Charles I of England. It
represents the heart of the monarch This is one
of the few cases where a fairly modern Star tame
re'ating to a personage has attained permanency,
end become a recognized feature in the sky.
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IT'S JAPANESE TO ME. Kathleen P.oberts,
who is serving with the American Bed Cross and is
now stationed in Tokyo, sent her mother a Japanese
newspaper to give to me. The only thing I tin
"read" is the pictures, one of which was of Joe Di
Maggio playing ball and one of the Emperor.
A n-her showed some of our G. I.'s making a land
ing, possibly in Korea, and another looked like
President Truman, possibly taken on his visit with
General MacArthur. It is interesting to see this
newspaper and compare it with our American papers
HUBERT WILLIAMS proprietor of Cherokee
Cafe, has been awarded a now title and a certificate
to prove it. The title is, "Master Bull Shooter"
The certificate is headed, "Hot Air BullsboOters of
America. Know ve all thnt Mr. Hubert Williaims is
now a member of the Hot Air BulLShooters bedause
he is so full of hot air and shoots the bull anytime,
any place and anywhere. Therefore, we bestow
upon bim the degree of Master Bullshooter." Hub
ert and his genial waitresses usually provide those
"extras", such as smiles, all the coffee one wants,
the special kind of food you want, and Other kind
nesses that make eating out a pleasure, but I shall
be wary now of getting poison in my coffee the
next time I eat there!
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USE OF OUR EVERGREENS for Christmas
decoration was demonstrated at home demonstra
t'on clubs last month by Edna Bishop borne agent,
and Frances Williams, assistant agent, and on the
last day of the month I hod the privilege of attend
ing thcsr last demonstration. It was held in the
h"-me of Mrs."W R. Thompson, with her Sirters,
Mrs. Howard Martin and Miss Betty Evans as eo
hottesses. The agents showed how to make attrac
tive decorations using evergreens, ribbons and
Christmas tree balls, showed how to make candle?
of various sizes and shapes and offered suggestions
for wrapping gifts. The hostesses served refresh
ments. It was nice to have fellowship with these
club women. Others present were: Mesdaimos C. S.
Evans, Laura Carroll, Fred Hainvoton, N T. Penland,
Lucius Lochaby and son. Judson Stiles and son,
Hazel Waters and children. J. H. Hampton and Mrs.
Martin's daughter. Following the meeting. Mrs
Evans took me over to her farm and Showed mo
some of the most beautiful holly I've ever seen.
There is an abundance of berries on the holly this
year.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON Avis Hoover. Ruth Chand
ler and I attended the open house of the Rev. and
Mrs. Delbert Byruan a the new Method!* parson
age, along with hundreds of others who called "dur
ing the afternoon and evening. The home is lovely,
the arrangement, decorations, furnish tost* and
everything being idelal. Hie Mdthodidt ladies assist
ed the Byrums in entertaining. We regretted to
lose the Byrums as neighbors on Hickory Street but
are glad for them to have such a beautiful home
in which to live.
Wildlife News
Br PAUL CRAWFORD
Fin* of eil, we would like t*
ipAoelie to (be reader* of ttt;
oohimn for being late with tb*
row*. Mr. Bebtok. wto ha* tg
writing WlhWfe Nam, re ceo 1}
we an griag k fer to ban at
l*d ? AMI MM M alMh I*
believe that everyone who (Mend
ed had a oood time. For the bene
!tt of yo". folks who were umrbV
to attend the following sharp
shooters, went home with meat for
the pot:
Arnold. Dahymple. 2 turkey*.
Shotgun; Bd. Rogers. 2 turkey.
Shotgun; Onover WhXener. 1 tr.v
key Shotgun; AgMond Kephsr*.
J turkey. 22 BMe; Pwul Crfcwfhrd.
1 turkey. PWM; Leonard Aah 1
turkey, Pu-tot; Hob TSytor, 2 tur
key, .22 Rifle; B. i?llS. 1 tor
key. .28 Rifle; C. W Arnold, I
if ytou were among the winners,
Oorngnatukrttone! If not, better hick
next time
We an wondering how many
dog owners in Cherokee county
would be iUteraeted in entering
their do^s tnva field trial. The
North Ciioltaa Wildlife Federe
tton b planning to amaii field
trials tor bird dogs. tox bounds,
coon bounrts, and hfglf If 19*1.
V you w^uki like to eUter a dog
In a field tttal or ff you are Inter
ested in Held bkb in any way.
pi ran let ua know. We wiU be
giad to My to any wag we nan.
week we wtU give yon
TO PLAY HERE?Hazel Walker and her
Arkansas Travelers who will appear in Murphy Mon
day night, December 11, at 8 oleloek to ptay the
local W. O. W. Basketball team. This year the W.
O. W. team is composed of such stars as: CMlr
Olson, Pinkey Wells, Jack Thompson, Ed Rogers.
Fred Keener, Jim Edd Hughes, Bill Pendley and
Dave Scarborough, who t* 4 new aomer to tocal
fans. Dave, in the first game of the season, sunk
25 points to peoe the W. O. W. team to a 74 to 71
viotory over Young Harris College.
This year the W. O. W. team promises to have
one erf the best all-star teams seen in this section
in many years.
DISTRICT AGENT?'Ben P. Jen
kins, Jr.. aibove is the new western
district agent for the Sta/te Col
lege Extension Service. His ap
pointment bo the post becomes ef
fective December 1. Jenkins, a
graduate of State College, has been
farm agent in Cleveland County
for the pas*, five years. In his
new capacity he will supervis# the
work of farm agents in the 15
counties of Avery. Buncomlbe
Cherokee, Clay. Graham, Hay
wood Henderson Jaccson, Macon,
Miadison, Mitchell, Swain, Transyl
vania, Watauga and Yancey. Jenk
inigs succeeds Robert W. Shoffner,
who on" October 1 was promoted
to assistant director of extension.
Cancer Clinic to Meet
Cancer Clinic will meet
at C. J. Harris Hospital,
in Sylva, Friday, Dec
ember, 8. Registra
tion hours will be from
9 to 10:15 a. m.
The Division of Cancer Control of
the N. C. State Board of Health
provides examinations for cancer
to women above 35 and men above
40 Tears old and to any person
of any ate with symptoms sugges
tive of
Burton Brown
Is Killed In
Copperhill, Tenn.
Burton Brawn, 93, Ms shot to*
death by County Patrolman Louis .
Wright in the New York Poolroom .
in Copperhill, Tenn , on Monday, }
Noveiribe" 27, as the officer atetn-Y-1
ed to piece Brown under arrert |
Wright said that he started to
arrest- Brown and that Brown at
tempted to grab his gun from the
holder. Ke said he bad another
ton in his pocket and that he pull -1
ed it and shot him.
Sheriff John Edwards said that
Wright called him following the!
shooting and that he went intone- '
dlately to OopperhSll where h ? j
served a warrant on Wright charg
ing murder and placed him under
S10.000 bond. |
Brown was a son of Mr. and
Mrs. Whitfield Brown of Isabella, j
Tenn. He held membership with
the Isabella Baptist Church arid
the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
In addition to his parents Brown
is survived by two daughters,
Barbara and Beth; a son, Joe Bill;i
four sisters, Mrs. Jack Black, Mrs
River Hill
R. A. Williamson of Oopperhlll.
Tenn., visited his mother Mrs.
?Lorcutu Williamson here Wednes
day .
Clyde Williamson and daughter
Irene, were visitors at Oak Bark
?Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Williamson
were guests of Mrs. Williamson's 1
parents, Mr. and Mrs. William A1
len, recently.
Miss Mae Adams spent a night
recently with Irene Williamson o'
Patrick.
W. C. Williamson and Lester
Williamson made a business trip '
to Murphy last week.
Greely Murphy was a visitor of
'.us mothor-ln-iaw recently.
Mrs. Loraine Ireland of AShe
ville is spending some time with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C.
Williamson Mrs. Ireland ie
recovering after a brief illness,
Tyson Smith, Mrs. Jewell Newman,
Miss Mary Kathleen Brown; two
brothers, J. W. Brown of Los
Angles and Reid Brown, student
in U.-T. Medical School, Memphis,
Brown has several relatives in
Murphy.
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED
to a
CHIJCKEN SUPPER
at the
MASOMCHALL
Friday, December 8
(From $ to 8 p. m.)
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DEVOTIONAL READING:
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A COMMON tight In c!tl?i of
ancient times wis the "Ube
tlon." Statues ot gods or goddesses
stood at every prominent corner
In every yard; they
were as numerous
as billboards today.
Beiore one of these
statues some one
would be pouring
out urine from a
cup or goblet, an
offering of thanks
giving or dedica
tion. Saint Paul _ _
even used the Uba- r,r?"i
tlon as a figure ot speech to de
scribe himself. My life, he said to
his friend Timothy, Is being poured
out?there was not much left at
it, but all of it, every drop, would
be poured out as an offering to
God.
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Miser of Life or Spender?
.pAUL was no miser of life. If lite
* was a full cup, it was not a cup
with a tight lid, not like one of your
grandmother's Jars of very special
preserves to be saved and saved
but never used. Paul was a spend
er of life. Whatever God bad given
him was to be poured out, not to be '
saved.
There Is something la every
one's cup of life; something that
spoils If kept too long, seme- ,
thing fragrant and beaotltil
when poured out in service.
The miser of life finds that life
at last turns sour on him. The spend
er ot life finds that as he has given,
In the same measure it will be
given him.
Faith Can't Be Hoarded
^NNE very Important part of the
^ Chriitian's life is high-lighted
for us in this week's Scripture: his
faith. Indeed, faith ought not to be
a part of life for the Christian.
Faith is no more a "part" of life
than sunshine is a part of the out
of-doors. Without the sunshine there
might as well not be any out-of
doors. So without faith the Chris
tian's life would be mere existence.
The question Is: What do we
do with our faith? Do we keep
It for ourselves alone or do we
pass It do?
? Last summer a man tried to get
a grocery store to take back 100
pounds of sugar which he had laid
up during World War II. He bad
hoarded it till it was hard as rock
and he could not use a pound of it
(The grocery would not take it
back, and it served him right.)
Faith is like that. It is sweet and
good ? but only if we use it and
share it, not if we keep it to our
selves.
What Is Sharing Faith?
SHARING your faith means help
ing others to have a faith at
least as strong as your own. All
around us there are persons who
have no faith at all. They are dis
couraged, blue, bewildered, at loose
ends?in the sad old phrase, they
are lost. Sharing your faith means
sharing it with Just such people.
With seme things, the more
you give array the less yes
have left; but the arithmetic of
religion is different. The more
yon gtve array, the more yon !
have. Shared faith Is living
faith; shared faith Is growing
faith.
There are more ways than one
of sharing our faith. One way is to
talk about it A person can "give a
testimony" in a prayermeeting, and
share faith that way; but this is
not the only way. A person who
merely talks about faith is a little
like a gardener who is proud of
his own garden and brags on it,
but never helps his neighbor' with
theirs.
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How Can We Do It Even Day?
P EM EMBER, what we are really
It trying to share when we "share
the gospel" or "share Christ" is
not an argument a set of proposi
tions. The big thing is not argriy
other people into becoming Outs'
tUnit
Vary few persons have ever
become Christians becassa
sum saa talked them We It
Talk has Ms jlaoe, aad every
Christies dbsWd be eager is
say e good word ft **
Christ at every ehaaee. ml
geed words for Jesse hsve M*
beet effect when they 0tm?
from e Ufe that is nelly "*?
A Christian whose faith la son**
thing put on on Sundayi with
"church clothes" is not goto!"
have eny greet success as s sow
Inner. We can't aban
n't have; we can't share asosnw
and or Imitation falth- A h*m?r
iohammedan. being aaksd _ worn
as the greet arugmsnt that we
to"' to'cLittmJty,'" repBet
VOW of some missionaries.