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Crawford Shot To Death At Hanging Dog M. G. Crawford, Nephew To Victim, Is Appointed Serve As Sheriff Sheriff Frank Charles Crawford, 4$, of Cherokee County, was kUM around 4:30 p.. in. Tuesday, in from of the home of Noah Dockery at Hanging ftg when a full Wast from a 12 gauge shot gun Sara into his left chest. Some 50 or 75 men were fanned out over thp nearby mountains and woods searching for DwSety. Thad IX Biysoh Jr. of Brysoo City 20th District solicitor, said Dockery wffl be charged with OnmjfnrA\ mnrrU-r woo quoted hgr MWHtete lying on ? conch at th Then, obo toM oCfloera, to 0m front ?tumped ta the ear. officer* reported. Offhtif quoted her m oUknioi she did not wttaets the rfnxKln* The Chacekee Coua ead annotated If. O. Crawford. S3, of Unjfca. o# the The new Sheriff Crawford ?m ?worn In yraterday morning by JL L. 1UB. Clerk of? 11 a. m. at the 1. at the M wNh the Itr. Bee. Cehrte Sotoieu witt he Mm VoUaa Um phfree end Hi*. Boh White, jnuatc also by the Methediet i choir*, f Burial wtB follow the at Suaut Cemetery, with I grave ritee. The Court Houee will he all day today. Or. B. W. Whitfield, actio* Cher killed by a 12 can* wound in the heart. He eaid wound wos not a full eight FRANK CRAWFORD deep as originally reported, te Weed a few Crawferi rhi r he died The victim apparently made Us ?way to Ua ear but fell into the front mf ?nd onto the ground -ur,, ?>. or side of the vehicle. Iw s ture of the wound it was bet*, he would have been unable to owe. However, blood steins, found at the foot of a rather steep driveway leading to the Dockery bouee, Indicate the sheriff was either shot while in the Dockery yard or in the driveway. Bloodhounds turned loose last night picked up Dockery's trail but the suspect wm atUl at One at th? bound* led part at the ? spot where the suepect enUy reeled for ? while Jailer, mM had left on Docker?. A __ Docket? ? i was found on the ground i (he sheriffs auto. fwtk Crawford was horu h Unafca, in Cherokee County Jan. 90, 1908, and attended Hayes vilte High School. The victim was the son of Dr. J. & Crawford ot RobbinovUte, state senator for the 33rd District. His tete mother was the former Harriet Long. I * I to Mtoo Joe HU1 ef Itafiv Kw 8, IMS. Bto fit* wifc, toe Ha to earvtwed by toe widow, a Hi?h School. ' and two LnJthSf' of Murphy and Lee of A? of Sanford, N. C. ertff restored fato at Oak Kid*e, Teon., to to the Navy tor toiwe Vorid War n. ^e wh a actooal teacher before gotqg " to Oak BM?a. He to th? aaa of George Crow ford of Murphy. The sew BheiMf \ Crawford to aantod aad baa a stx-yaar old mo, Stephen.. HOME; IPjf fHfffpfeff y IT PAYS PROMOTING MURPHY AND ANDREWS VOLUME 42?NUMBER 34 MURPHY. NORTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, MARCH 5. 1853 TEN PAGES THIS WEEH Rep. Mauney Introduces Murphy Power Board Bill Andrews, Murphy Begin 1953 R. C Drive Nichols Heads Andrews Group K. C. Lattimer of Atlanta will speak at the "kicknff breakfast" for the Andrews Red Cross 1953 Campalng Friday at 8 a. m. Mr. Lattimer director of field service of the Southeastern Area ot the American Red Cross, will give the 4ndrbws campaign,'work ers, who will attend the brehkfast, last minute instructions. Thursday evening the Red Cross Council met with L. B.? Nichols, campaign chairman, to discuss plans {or the current campaign, to be held Match 0-14. The Andrews goal is $951. During the council meeting Tom Day, chairman of Home Service for the Andrews Red Cross chap ter, said he takes care of 20 to 30 cases each month serving persons at home and in the service. Funds raised in the campaign will contri bute to this program of activity. Persons present at the council meet were Mrs. S. J. Gernert, chap ter chairman; Marvin Anderson, co-chairman of the fund drive; Joe Sursavage, co-chairman of the , drive; Luke Ellis, chapter treasur er; Gordon Butler, chairman Blood Bank program; Tom Day, chair man Home Service program; Wil liam Whi taker and John Rufty; Mrs. Ruth Starr Pullium, presi dent, Konnaheeta Club; Mrs. Alice Hogsed, Woman's Club representa tive; and Mrs. Tom Hay, chairman publicity was unable to attend. Local 4-H History Told The 17 Cherokee County 4-H Clubs and their some 700 members are Joining with the other two mOUan 4-H'ers In celebration of National 4-H Club week March 7 15 together under the theme, "Working Together For World Understanding." the theme, "Working Together For World Understanding". During 4-H week local members will piece an exhibit in Coleman's window, will place posters In vari ous public biddings and win spon sor e drive for enbeerlbees to the National 4-H news. The Cherokee County 4-H clubs hassaaeeived 24 state and nation al honors since 1949 and the en tire program is organised with the aid of local leaders, school spon sors, business men and work direct ly under lire Frances Puett, as sistant County JHome Agent mid Milus B. Wright, assistant County Farm Agent The first rural youth organisa tion began in Cherokee County as a Tomato Canning Club for girls hi 1918. Mrs. Llnnle Hatchett Bracket! organised the clUb. In 1919 Mrs. J. W.'Dfsr carried O Mason Issues Proclamation Li. L. Mason, Mayor of the Town of Murphy, this week proclaimed March' as Red Cross Month and issued a proclimatlon "urging all citizens to answer the call and support ... the 1953 Red Cross Fund". The campaign began here Mon day with workers beginning their solicitations, under chairman, Ir vin Greene, and co-chairman Ike Olson. All workers are invited to the kickoff meeting Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p. m. at the Presbyterian Church, when K. C. Latimer of Atlanta, field director will speak. A social hour and refreshments will also be enjoyed. Mrs. Nellie Taylor and Mrs. I Beryl Witt are in charge of refresh- J menU. The County quoU is $2,500 un-| der the national goal of $93 mil-1 lion. ? Committee chairmen for the \ Murphy and area drive are Boh1 Weaver, finance; Emily Costello, publicity; Harry Bishop, industrial area; business area, H. A. Mattox, Loren Davis, Frank Forsyth, Frank Ellis, Mrs. Dale Lee, Mrs. Walt Mauney, Mrs. Howard Moody, Hugh Howard, Mrs. Ed Brumby, Miss Elizabeth Gray, and Mrs. Bud Alverson. Also, Mrs. Hugh Howard, Court House; Mrs. Geneva Haygood, W. Carolina. Telephone Co.; Lloyd Hendrix, outlying areas; homes, Mrs. Louise King, Mm. Leila Dick ey, (Mrs. Edna Phillips, Mrs. Jack Messer, Mrs. Bryan Whitfield, Mrs. Harvey Wilson, Mrs. Rhett Winters, I Miss Adella Meroney, and Miss | Judy Nichols. Other chairmen are: Miss Jose phine Heighway, City Hall; Miss Ekna Den pis, and Coach HoK, Texana; Miss Kats Hayes, Tomot la; and R. T. KUpatrlck, County JUL Rites Held For Mehaffey Child jt Ronnie Me-1 hsttey, three-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. Ed Mehaffey of Robbfaw vilJe who died instantly Sunday whan ha fell from the porch and a stick of wood struck him on the bead, were held Monday at 3:30 p. m. in Boer Creek Baptist Church. | The Raw. Clifford George dffld sted and burial was in the church I Surviving are theparents; three sisters, Leone, Kay, and Marietta, and one brother, Joe, aU of the homo; the parental grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mehaffey, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Postell of Robbins ville. ^ Townaon Funeral Home had | charge af arrangements. -. .... .* Sheriff Frank C. Crawford was shot to death near this automobile Tuesday aronnd 4:30 p. m. at Hanging Doc. A posse is now searching the mountains for Noah Dockery, suspect in the shoot ing. The sheriff was found at the ear in front of Dockery's home. Sheriff Crawford was at Dock ery's house to serve an arson warrant on the suspect, officers said. One of the many persons who arrived at the scene of the shooting is shown above. (Scout Photo) U1IUUK Bill No. 417, it went to the House Committee on Public Utilities. The board, which is given all powers and duties now possessed by the Town of Murphy with re CUlUUdltJ WIUI IUWJ1 ' (10) assume all power systefn debts. (11) dispose of revenue as fol lows : pay current expenses, debt service, and use surplus revenue primarily to cut rates. Proposed Law Goes To House Committee For Study RALEIGH?Murphy's politi day was a step nearer after Rep. f in General Assembly here to creal The board would be composed of three citizens of Murphy. Their duties, power and methods of pro cedure with respect to the manage ment, control, operation, mainten ance, expansion and financing ai the electric plant and distribution system are set forth in Rep. Maun ey's lengthy bill. Members would serve six, four and- two'yeor terns. Town ^commissioners would be able under the bill to appoint suc cessors to board members and fill vacancies, but no town employee would be eligible for membership on the board. Board members would receive $10 per month and must hold at least one public meeting per month and as many private meet ings as necessary and keep type written records in a permanent _x *r cs free electrical power board to lichard Mauney introduced a bill te the board. sped to operation of power facili ties now owned by tbe Town of Murphy, or to be constructed or improved, would be empowered to: (1) fix rates (to be in conformity with TV A contract). (2) make contracts or leases. (3) borrow money for period not to exceed three years, with ap proval of town ctyntpjykwwQ Til issue long term bon^p for ?acquisition^ conatrQdioa, expap-1 slon, or improvement of sywtehi through town commissions, wis) would issue such bonds only tn event power revenue is pledged. (5) make reasonable rules and regulations to govern system. (6) exercise power of eminent domain In name of town. (7) employ necessary personnel; (8) keep books and accounts. (9) file financial statements semi ......11.. I1L Sheriff Frank C. Crawford waa at this la Haagtas Dog when he was narderei 4:M p. a. Taesday. Inreatlgatioa shews the Tie tin waa probably shot la the yard er la a drire way leadiag la the hdase. A soareh Is ea fer INI at the hoaae. He la ha te he la the nearbr moantatna. Offleeta wife aa a Material witness, crowd waa at the beaee shortly wee fennd. (Seeet Phot*) INITIATE 9 LIONS The Andrew* Lions Club will in itiate B new members tonight at 7 o'clock at Grays Cafe. Harold Kataemer is in charge and will be assisted by BUI Flake, ex-president of the RobhlnsviRe Lions Club; and Mike Brown of the Robbinsvllle Club, xone Chair-' Mrs. Penlancl Has Midway HD Meeting | The Midway Home Demonstrat ion Club met last Friday with Mm. N. T. Penland when the new offi cers took part for (fee first time. Officers are Mrs. Arthur Jones Preldent; Mrs. Howard Martin, viee-presldeot; and Mrs. W. L. Fed' 1 ri-. - a. ? ? iBTin. aec-lTPM. The meeting was opened with the club song and collect Episcopal Youth To Have Special Meet The "Flying Squadron", a group of Youth Leaders of the Episcopal ?Church in the Diocese of Western North Carolina, will apeak to all the young people of the Bptaxgpl Church in Cherokee County Sat urday, March 7, at 7 p. m. The Squadron will be led by Bill Bracket!, president of the Young People of the Diocese. Pro & Con Camps On Referendum Solon Says Acted For Majority RALEIGH? Rep. Richard Mau ney oI Cherokee County today aeid he was co-signer of the House bill to protede for a state-wide liquor referendum because he weo"rep reeenting the views of the majority of the citizens of Cherokee Coun ty." fat a prepared statement, Mauney said he is a personal believer in the system of local option on liquor but be put his name on the meas ure offered by Rep. Moore of Clay and some 14 other wpiiseutathua because he felt R wee what the majority In this county wanted. School Mnsicale Is Scheduled A Murphy City School bend and chorus musicale will be held at the school auditorium starting at S p. m. Friday, March 6. The band will present tei#* selections and the chorus wiH give nine numbers. Admission will be by tickets pre sented to the children for the families an ACL Mem. Go To Meeting Itiree rep lied Church County were In to attend the XO a. na. the atate liquor - :t
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