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Beer Election Today, Feb. 14 Think On These? Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are Just, what soever things are pure, what soever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of a good report: if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.?Phil. 4-6. VOLUME ??NUHBU SI "? Ki'UI N'OKTH CAROLINA. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 14. IMS ? e ub,,,, EIGHT PAGES THB WREK Survey Indicates Loc i People Deficient In Use Milk, Lean Meat, Ve sbles, Vitamin C Foods LOOK OVER PRIZE-WINNING CARTOON? At 25th Division headquarters in Korea, two mem bers of the 35th Regiment's Public Information Of fice and their commanding officer look over a group of cartoons which won the men a five-day leave in Tokyo. PFC. Charles E. Pool (left) of Burney, Calif., the PIO's official cartoonist, and Sgt. Jack Yelver tor (center) ol 936 13th St. Douglas, Ariz., swept the division-sponsored cartoon contest with their safety drawings. Lt. Edward H. Swan (right), son of Capt. and Mrs. Frank W. Swan of Andrews, N. C., is public information officer of the regiment. Lt. Swan has also been awarded the Combat Infan tryman badge. (U. S. Army Photo) Murphy P. T. A, Hears Founders' Day Program Mrs. J. W. Davidson presented a Founder's Day program to Mur phy P.. r, A- Moatday ? evening a* 7:90 p. m: in the primary building. She gave brief biographies of Mrs. Alice McClelland Birney and Mrs. Phoebe Hurst, co-founders of Mothers' Congress, which later be came the P. T. A. Mrs. R. S. Bault gave additional facts about Mrs. Birney's work and passed around pictures of the Birney Memorial at Marietta, Ga. Rosalind Stalcup sang a mem orial song, followed by a pageant. The Child Welfare Rainbow". Eighth grade, girls taking part were June Crawford, Ida Brumby, Clara Hughes, Mary Helen Gibson, Emily Mauney, Virginia Fowler, Sue Beth Rowland, Marcella Sneed and Georgia Sampson. Mrs. Ben Palmer had charge of lighting the candles on the c*^e and giving recognition to past president: Mrs. Tom Evans, Mrs. J. H. Hampton, Mrs. R. C. Mat tax, Miss Addle Leather-wood, Mrs. Robert Weaver, Mrs. J. W. David son, Mrs. W. A. Hoover, Mrs. Roy Fuller and Mrs. Clair Olson. Devotional was given by the Rev. Rhett Y. Winters, who stress ed the home and home visitation. Glenda Ivie and Rosalind Stal cup gave music while a Founders' Day offering was taken. The pro gram ended with a song, "My Tri bute", by all present. Julian Pitzer Is Sports Editor Julian Pitzer. a former resident of Murphy and Athletic Director in Murphy High School, is Sports Editor of The Middlesboro Daily News, Middlesboro, Kay. Sport Slants is the name of his column. Julian and his wife, Cleo, are both outstanding golfers. Morris Announces Baptist Services 'Christ Speaks to An Obedient Church" will be the Rev. J. Alton Morris' sermon topic Sunday at 11 a. m. at Murphy First Baptist Church. Sunday School, will be at 9:43 a. m. Sunday afternoon there will be service* at Bealtown Mission at 2:30 and Sunday School at the pri son camp at 3:00. Training Union will be at 6:30 p. m? and evening worship at 7:30 p. m. Mr. Morris' topic will be "Go . . . and Make Disciples". The Cherub, Junior and Youth Choirs will present music. The Brotherhood *111 meet Tuesday at 7 p. m. for pot luck supper. Choir practices are as follows: Tuesday. Junior at 3:15 p. m.; Wednesday. Cherubs at 3:15 p. m. and Adult at 8:30 p. m.; Thursday, Youth at 3:15 p. m. The regular Wednesday Hour of Power service will be at 7:30 p. m. Ramsey Appoints Division Heads In Red Cross Drive Don Ramsey, fund chairman of the 1952 Red Cross chmpalgn. an nounces that the following have been named chairman of the vari ous divisions: W. A. Singleton, advanced gifts; Industrial, G. H. Farley; business, Everett English; residential, John Gill; and rural areas, Lloyd W. Hendrix. The advanced gifts work will be started this month, and the regu lar campaign will get under way about March 1. The chapter's <;ut> ta this year is $2268. PLAN FOUNDER'S DAY Peachtree P. T. A. will observe Founders' Day Friday at 7:30 p. -n. at the school, with Mrs. H. Bueck in charge of the program. String music will be given. Lions Club To Hear Worker For Blind Andrews Lions Club will hear Miss Kula Watson of Bryson City, eaae worker for the blind, at a special program at Andrews Youth Building Thursday Miss Watson, who has received rial training for her work at University of North Carolina, haa considerable experience for the visually handicapped, and la worker for Swain. Macon, Cherokee and clay Coon Followlng her addresa Miss Wat son Will conduct a question and the blind In the An fbrwed Cby>n>Murphy Lions cE? will new be handled hp the local Free Methodists To Hear Anderson The Rev. C. E. Anderson from Maine will be guest speaker at Murphy Free Methodist Church at 11 a. m. Sunday. Mr. Anderson Is one of the general evangelists of the Free Methodist Church with headquarters at Winona Lake, Ind. Sunday School win be at 10 a. m? and the T. P. M. 8. sendee will be at 7a m. The pastor, the Rev. C. X. Miner, will speak at 7:30 p. m. His etna en topic will be "No Real Neutrality'. Dorothy M. Shields Is On Dean's List At Mars Hill The name of Dorothy Mae Shields, daughter of J. B. Shields, Route 1, Marble, appears on the Dean's List at Mars Hill College for the first semester. To be eligible for a place on the Dean's List one must earn at least 49 quality credits with no grade below a C. In addition to maintaining a high academic average, Miss Shields is active in extra-curricu lar activities at the college. She is secretary of Huffman Dormitory, Vice-president of her Training Un ion, vice-president of her Sunday School Class, vice-president of the home economics club, a member of the Spanish Honor Club, Clio Literary Society, and the home coming sponsor for the M Club. Mrs. Elliott Dies On Wednesday' Mrs. Elmoda Lloyd Elliott, 79, died at a Murphy hospital at 8:30 a. m. Wednesday after a brief ill ness. Funeral services will be held at 11a. m. Thursday (today) in First Baptist Church, of which she was a member. The body will lie In state in the church from 10 to 11 o'clock. The Rev. J. Alton Morris, the Rev. Robert Barker and the Rev. R. Delbert Byrum will officiate. Burial will be in Fairfield Baptist Cemetery, Clarksvllle, Ga. The Rev. Sam Shaw of Clarksvllle will hold graveside rites. Active pallbearers will be Frank, Joe and Edwin Erwln, E. M. Lloyd, J. Lloyd Barnes, and Dewey Lloyd, nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be George F., Clarence and Lloyd Hendrix, H. L. Robinson, Dock Sudderth, Felix Palmer, Arthur Mallonee, John Donley, and Noah Hembree. Surviving are one stepdaughter. Mrs. Ruth Carringer of Murphy, snd one stepson. Mark Elliott of Andrews; two brothers. Dr. C. C. Lloyd of Blue Ridge, Ga., and Cla bus Lloyd of Gainesville, Ga., and one sister, Mrs. Ethel Barnes of Sweetwater, Tenn. A native of Clay County, she was married at the age of 23, to Willie Klmsey of Towns County, Ga. In 1896 they moved to Haber sham County where they lived for i year and a half, returning to this section after the death of her first husband. In 1907, she was married ?o Henry B. Elliott and lived In the Peachtree section till her death. I vie Funeral Home Is In charge. Sells Angus Cows Charlie McDonald of Murphy recently sold two purebred Aber deen-Angus cows to Qaorge Gar land ana a cow to Clyde Garland, both of RobMnevllle. [ Although Cherokee County Is i dairying county with much milk produced, indications are that milk is not being used in quantities needed by Cherokee County peo ple. concludes Miss Nina Lee Cor bett, nutritionist with the State Board of Health who has been working here for the past five weeks. The county people also are low in the use of green, leafy and yel low vegetables, lean meat, citrus fruits, or tomatoes and raw cab bage. These are essential in well balanced diets. Although the people do not eat a sufficient amount of green leafy ' and yellow vegetables, they do get! potatoes, green beans, and typical ither vegetables. "The indications are", says Miss Corbett "we are ?xceedingly low in our citrus fruit, 'omatoos and raw cabbage, a daily source of Vitamin C.'vshe points >ut. "We do not use enough tossed alads, and the use of lean ineat is ruch lower than was anticipated " Miss Corbett went on to say that tiis being a winter month might ?ceount for the type of food, con ' tuned. and probably at some other easons the meals would be better ur:<i ced. "Appirer.tly Western orlh Carolina reunties art very <. tf.oi.a 'n the:r t. t.ng and, thore -?re. do not get u. good a die', as icy s-hould at all t.mes. P."? isinn h.iuld be made fc. the le i win r liuui'hs, and c-? ned and froren oods tsed to plar proper dieis, o as to use the daily require nents." She has studied existing con ditions in the Cherokee County school unit to find out what the needs are in the schools. As a re sult of this study, special nutrition courses have been given to the teachers in the unit. This course will serve as a basis for health teaching in the schools. Many will plan a nutrition unit, some using experimental animals such as white rats or guinea pigs. The par ty unit method will be used for the lower grades. This method of leaching has proven successful and schools using it are making great strides. "Now we are thinking of the whole child?body, mind, and spirit." Miss Corbett says. This study has been made in only one unit of the county schools and plans are made to conduct this type of work In the other units, later which will give a more com plete picture of the total county need. C off Drive Is February 29 At the meeting of the Andrews Chamber of Commerce last Thurs day evening. Olen Stratton, Tye ! Burnette and Mrs. Margaret Ann ? Wattery were appointed as a mem i bershlp committee to canvas the Mown for members during this | week and next. I General membership drive is , scheduled for February 29 at City I Hall. | Bill Whitaker was appointed I general chairman of the Fourth of July celebration. i A Chosen Vessel Is Byrum's Topic The Rev. R. Delbert Byrum, pas j tor of Murphy First Methodist ' Church, announces that his ser mon topic Sunday at 11 a. m. will be "A Chosen Vessel". Sunday School will be at 9:45 a. m. The evening sermon will be given by the Rev. Alfred Smith at 7:30 p. m. Mr. Byrum will review the cur cent church-wide study course book, "The Negro in the Methodist Church", written by Dr. Mason Crum of Duke University at 7:30 p. m. February 20 and 27. Study Erosion, Conservation ' Mrs. J. W. Davidson's eighth , erade science class of Murphy 1 Grammar School has been study ing soil erosion and conservation, ?nd, as a work project, the boys have set out 1,000 pine seedlings furnished by the Forestry Service. These seedlings were placed on the school grounds on banks and | in gullies where the soil was I washed away. The eighth grade girls will make ; rock gardens, plant roses buliw ?r d shrubs on areas that ne id i beautifying. Brown To Preach i i Frank Brown of Columbus Sem inary. Decatur, Ga? will preach at Murphy Presbyterian Church Sun day at 11 a. m. Sunday School will meet at the usual hour, 10 a. m. TO CONFER DEGRESS Cherokee Lodge, No. 146, A. M and F, If., will confer the third ASSISTANT AGENT?W. B Wright of Pike County, Ky., new assistant county farm agent, who recently assumed his duties here, liis principal work will be with he 4-H Clubs. He is a graduate of Clemson College, S. C. Club To Sponsor Reupholsterin^ Demonstration Do you have a chair or sofa that needs reupholstering? Does a spring sag? "If so, plan to attend he demonstration on reupholster ing sponsored by the County Home Demonstration Council Wednesday morning at 9:45 a. m. in the court house", says Miss Edna Bishop, home agent. Mrs. Kay Riggle, House Furnish ings and Housing Specialist, Ex tension Service. Raleigh, will be guest demonstrator. "Any one at tending this demonstration should receive sufficient training to gain confidence to undertake a reup holstering job in their home", says Miss Bishop. Peacock Wins Trip A. D. Peacock, Pilot Life Insur ance representative in Murphy, re cently won an all expense paid ?wo-week trip to New York and $75 worth of clothing. Mr. Peacock led all company representatives in Western North Caroline and has been notified that he has qualified for the 1952 Pilot Careerman Club, one of the highest honors that the company accords its field men. Educators Hear Mrs. R. E. Lane The MUrphy City Dnit of N. C. E. A. held a dinner meeting in the assembly room of Murphy First Methodist Church Tuesday even ing, February 5. The Valentine motif was carried cut in table decorations, place cards and programs. Potted plants decorated the long U-shaped table. Mrs. John Thuss, president pre sided over the business session and presented Walter Puett, who re ported on the United Forces for Education meeting held in Ral eigh recently. Miss Emily Sword introduced the speaker of the evening, Mrs. R. E. Lane of Lake Junaluska. Mrs. Lane's subject was "Wo nen Eduoators of Other Lands." Mrs. Lane, wife of a retired army officer, has lived in many foreign countries. Special guests were J. H. Dun ?"n, newly elected chairman of United Forces for Education, the Rev. and Mrs. R. Delbert Byrum and James Coslett of Ashevllle. PVT. CORDON BUTLER. JR. Pvt. G. L. Butler Finishes Training Pvt. Gordon L?e Butler, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Butler, will complete his basic training sometime this month at Fort Knox, Ky., where he Is with tile 37th Armored Infantry Battalion. Pvt. Butler enlisted in the Army Oct. 1, 1931, and was sent to Fort Jack son, S. C., and then to Fort Knox. Pvt. Butler finished high school In 1949 In Andrews and was out standing In basketball and foot ball. He eras one of two players chosen to represent Andrews High School football team In the annual Opto mist Bowl game at Aaheville The WUhlde Memorial Medal was awarded him as the outstanding senior In his high school class. He attended one year at Mars Hill College and one year at State Col ego pHer to his Murphy To Vote On Legal Beer Today Polls To Open At 6:30 A. M. Today (Thursday) Murphy citi zens will go to the polls at court i in use and decide whether the sale yf beer will be legalized within '.he .own limits. Polls will be open from 6:30 a. m. to 6:30 p. m. Election judges are Haves Dock et y, D. M. Reese and Mrs Beryl Some 1.200 res1 dents ire rcgls .tr. d, and heavy ballotic; is ex pected. Both sides predv. victory. Murphy voter; rejected legal V'-er sales by a four-to-on ? margin in ?!)48. Today's election was 7?lled by the tpv n board alter Johnson cir cuited a petitio igncil by V'O people. The boar! found that al most 150 of the signers were reg istered voters residing in Mur ,>ay. However, only 143 signatures. : n per cent of the voters register ed for the 195J town eieetion, were required. Local Men Serve In 347th Battalion Mrs. Wayne Ladd is spending a week in Orlando, Fla., with her husband who is stationed there with the 347th Engineers Aviation Battalion. This battalion recently moved from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and includes the following men of An drews: Sgt. Bert Love, Sgt. Wayne Ladd. Sgt. Segal W. Bryant, Sfc Claude Hurt, and Sfc. Jack N. Garner. . Those from Murphy in this same battalion are: Sfc. Robert Witt. Sfc. Hubert Williams, Sfc. James Goodwin. Sfc. Marcus Rob erts, Sgt. James Martin and Sgt. James D. Yonce. Dr. Carl Killian Speaks To Faculty A unit-wide combination faculty and NCEA meeting was held at Andrews High School Monday night, February 4. Teachers and administrators of the Andrews and Marble schools were present. Dr. Carl Killian, WCTC, gave an informative address on the values of cumulative records and how they may best be used. He also discussed various methods of test ing pupils and made recommenda tions concerning a school-wide testing program involving I Q tests and Standard tests. John E. Rufty, superintendent of schools, gave a report on the NCEA meeting which he attended in Raleigh the past week-end. He presented an interpretation of the suggested work of the United Forces for Education in recom mended legislation. He quoted facts and figures showing educa tional losses due to laxity in en forcing regular school attendance. Mr. Rufty concluded by giving in formation on how the teachers of N. C. can help to put across the program. Charles O. Frazier, principal of Andrews elementary school, re ported on the organization of the United Forces in Cherokee Coun ty. He also briefly reviewed the work of the NCEA in representing the teachers of the State on an or ganized front. Following a brief business ses sion. the meeting was adjourned by Mr. Rufty. Postpone Visit The official visit of District Dep uty Grand Matron, Mrs. Hassie Butler, and District Deputy Grand Patron, Dillie Lunsford of An drews. the Murphy Chapter, No. 10. Order of the Eastern Star, which was scheduled for Thurs day, February 14, has been post poned until February 28. MISS ADA MAY MARSHALL 4-H Club Girls To Hear Fashion Talk By Specialist Miss Ada May Marshall, 4-H Club stylist, declares that no girl wants to strike out when it comes to planning her Spring and Sum mer wardrobe. To ? justify her point, she will present "Fashion at the Bat for the 4-H Modern Miss" on February 21, 2:00 at courtroom, Murphy Courthouse. Fashions that will be shown will include trim little suits to wear to the season's ffirst baseball game. Among these is a fly-away bolero or a fitted jacket teamed with a full or moderately flared skirt to suit a variety of tastes. Warm weather specials to be high-light ed will be bright yellow denim separates for play?pedal pushers beach jacket, shorts, bodice top and skirt. Pretty party clothes reserved for non-athletic moments are shown in a strapless formal in rustling taffeta or a red and white print street length dress with little puffed sleeves and scooped out neckline. Emphasis will be on fashions that are pasy to make for begin ners In sewing. Nef fabrics used in this fashion show will be of in terest to all. Miss Marshall is a former 4-H Club member from New York State, and received her B. S. de gree from the College of Home Economics at Syracuse University with a major in Merchandising and Fashion Design. Arrangments to have Miss Mar shall in Murphy were made by County Home Agents. The models who will appear are 4-H members from Cherokee and Clay Counties. All 4-H members, H-D members, leaders, and inter ested people are invited to attend. Free Methodists Have Revival The young people of Andrews Free Methodist Church have plan ned a full schedule of activities for the revival and youth ra'ly February 12-17. The Rev. Howard Rose of Ty rone, Pa., is speaking each even ing. Song services will begin promptly at J p. m. There will be special messages in song each evening in addition to regular song service. The services, a -part of the young peoples' Youth Crusade, is for any who may come. Those supporting the meeting are: Gene Rinkel of Athens, Ga., the Rev. C. Z. Miner of Murphy, and the pastor of the Waynesville church, and the Misu ses Ruth Gruber and Charlotte Bishop .formerly of Andrews. Fred Mashburn has been promo ter for the Carolina area with the assistance of the local pastor, the Rev. R. L. Wood. The young people of the church invite everyone regardless of de nomination. Berkshire Officials Visit Andrews Feb. 7 Don Smith To Be Rotary Club Gnest Andrew* Rotary Club plan* ladle* night Thursday at 8:fc> p. m. at Junaluaka Terrace Hotel. There will be a supper and pro gram with Don Smith as guest speaker. Mr. Smith's subject wUl be "Trapping and Exploring In North west Canada and Ahnka", as he in the i The Berkshire officials of Read ing. Pa., spent part of two days last week in Andrews on business. Those that came by private plane last Thursday were: John <?. Bow man, Vice-President and General Manager; Robert Ohliager, Super intendent of Plant Snginasstiig and Mr. Fisher. The officials left town Friday by plane with Mr. McKl roy as pilot
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