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THURSDAY? Occasional rata eadiag Iteraday Night FRIDAY * SATURDAY -Pair SUNDAY ? Light Rata VOLUME CT NUMBER? 37 Support Your Red Cross DEDICATED TO PROMOTING CHEROKEE COUNTY MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, APRIL U, 1161 TWELVE PAGES THIS WEEK PUBLISHED WEEKLY TIRED, HAPPY AND BETTER INFORMED ? This photo shows Murphy High School seniors and school officials who returned here Friday from an educational trip to Washington. Union Points Up Major Issues; Talc Mines Get Restraining Orders Talent Hunt Set For Saturday AtGrammar School Western North Carolina talent is in for a big treat. Talent Hunts are being conduct ed all oyer the mountain region. The Talent Hunt for folks in Cherokee County will be held Sat urday afternoon at 2 at Murphy Elementary School. Persons tal ented in singing, dancing, playing musical instruments or other en tertainment acts are invited to take part- ? The sponsor of the Hunt is Heinz Rollman,, who feels that "it will help to bring more tourists and more industry to know about our wonderful mountains if we can get some of our outstanding talent on nationwide TV networks where so many million people can see it". Preliminary contests will be held in each of the ten counties and the finalists will be chosen Satur day, May 24 in the Asheville City Auditorium. The idea behind it as always, "sell" Western North Carolina, un til every child, woman and man in the United States knows this is "tourist and industry paradise, U. S. A.", and maye also "talent paradse, U. S. A.". Bell Pepper Allotment County Agent Paul Nave said his office has an additional 20-acre al lotment for this county for bell pepper at $50 per acre. Rev. Joe G. Miller To Speak At Baptist Church Rev. Joe G. Miller, associate missionary for this area, will be guest speaker at the morning and evening services at the First Bap tist Church in the absence of Rev J. A. Morris, the pastor Rev. Morris is conducting a re vival in Mississippi. s Forestry Brings Good Income In Cherokee By County Agent Paul Nave Forestry in Cherokee County is one of the major agriculture en terprises as for as income is con cerned. Total value of forest products sold in the year 1956 was $354,344 which is quite a sizeable income however, when you look at the to tal acres of woodland in Cherokee County we are not doing near the Job it is possible to do. Cherokee County has 253,800 acres of woodland which is 88-1 per cent of the total area of the county- Of this, 253,800 acres 70 per cent is farm woodland leaving 18 per cent that is owned by the government and others. A total of 16,000 acres of woodland is pas tured which is one of the major enemies of forestry- When live stock are allowed to graze wood land they damage aU the young seedlings preventing a new growth to take the place of the mature trees. MURPHY GARDEN CLUB TO PRESENT FLOWER SHOW HERE APRIL 25 The second annual Standard Flower Show of the Murphy Gar den Club will be held April 25 at the First Methodist Church. Hie show is open to all flower growers in Cherokee and surround ing counties- The public is invited to enter flower specimens and ar rangements. The theme of the show is "April In Paris". Exhibition hours will be from 1:90 to 5:30 p. m. and 7:80 to 9:90 p. m. Mrs. Jim Gibbs is chair man. In addition to the horticultural and arrangements divisions, there will be an educational division featuring ? general display of French art, music, literature, china and objects d'art from the 17th century to the present Then is to be a special exhibit by Murphy High School art sta ll* schedule is as Mows: Hor ticultural Division; Cut flowers? Columbine, Dianthus (Pinks), Hemerocallis (Lemon Lily), Hya cinths, Iris, Jonquils, Lilies of the Valley, Narcissus, Oxallis. Pansies, Primrose, Roses, Tulips, and any other cut flower. Flowering shrubs and vines flowering shrub and ground cov en such as Ajuga, Thrift and Ver bena House plants; African Violet, blooming? any variety and foliage ? any variety Arrangements Division: Notre Dame (church arrangements), ac cessories not permitted, The Louv re (period arrangements) acces sories permitted. The Left Bank (modern arrangements), accessor ies permitted, Lea Foods, Fash ions et Foiies-claas for novices, Le Prin temps (all green arrange ments) accessories permitted, Lea Petites Fleurs (miniatures, not to exceed 5 inches la its greatest overall dimension, con tainer. A representative of International Chemical Workers, AFL, Tuesday declared that one of the major is sues of the dispute at talc mines here is reduction in hours. Meanwhile, temporary restrain ing orders dealing with picketing and other activities of a strike at The Hitchcock Corporation and Minerals & Metal Corporation have been handed down by a su perior court judge. Separate complaints filed by the two plants named 36 defen dants in the civil action- The re straining orders were issued by Judge Dan K. Moore of Sylva Defendants were ordered to show cause Saturday morning at 11 at the Courthouse in Sylva why the restraining orders should not be continued in full force and effect until the hearing of this action. William J. Sparks of Copperhill, Tenn., a representative of Inter national Chemicals Workers, AFL, Tuesday declined comment on the temporary orders but stated they would be handled by Internation al's legal department of Akron, 0 ? Mr- Sparks was listed as a de fendant Mr. Sparks asserted that one of the major issues of the dispute at mines here is reduction in hours. He took exceptions to Hitchcock's and Minerals & Metals' statement of the week before that there had been no reduction in hours. The representative said Local 585 called the strike and is asking for an eight-hour work day for all employes, three additional holi days, improved vacations, a reas onable increase in wages and check-off of Union dues Both restraining orders were practically the same- The one list ing Hitchcock Corporation as plaintiff stipulates that not more than six persons "may peaceably picket within 200 feet of the en trance to the driveway leading from the public street or road to the plaintiffs premises . . ." The order secured by Minerals & Metals Corporation allows only four pickets. The temporary orders also pro vide that no persons shall physi cally interfere with the movement of plaintiffs trucks to and from the plants. The orders forbid pickets to car ry any type of weapons- Violence or threats of violence to any per son working for or desiring to work for the plaintiffs were pro hibited in the others Allegations covering these and other points were listed in com plaint! submitted to Judge Moore. The strike started at midnight March 31. Lowell Ballew of Route 2, presi dent of Local 585, was also listed among defendants. Local S. S. BmH To Be CIomnI The local Selective Service Board office will be clnMd Tuesday. 11m dark will attend a conference. Womanless Wedding To Be Presented Here "A Womanless Wedding" spon sored by the Murphy PTA will be presented in the Elementary School Auditorium Saturday, April 19, at 8 p. m. The cast will be as follows: Walter Puett, bride; Bob Bault, groom; Gene Parker, maid of honor;' Gordon Isley, best man; Joe Ray and Ed Hyde, soloists; R. T. Houts, pianist; S. S. Williams, preacher; Bobby Dickey and Richard Akin, flower girls; Doug Parker, ring bearer; Sammy Dav is and Roger Stiles, train bearers; Howard Martin, Dr. A. J. Head rick, Red Schuyler, Buddie Pal mer, Ray Heffener and Barty Akin, bridesmaids; Ben Warner Jr., Ken Davis, Bud .Brown and Raymond Joseph, ushers. Also: Dr. Harry Dickey, jilted lover; Wayne Holland, consoller; Don Ramsey, mother of groom; Lloyd Kisselburg, mother of bride; Hugh Hensley, Merle Davis, Fran cis Bourne Jr., Paul Nave, Hugh Penland, L- B. Marshall, Kiffen Craven, Paul Sudderth and Don Phillips, members of families. Judges of the "prettiest girl" will be W. A. Singleton, O. F. Jefferies, Dr. W. R. Gossett and Holland McSwain. State Commander To Be Here For Legion Meet State Department Commander William "Dud" Robbins of Willard will be present for a joint meeting of the local Legion Post and Legion Auxiliary Thursday, April 17. Mr. Robbins will be honored guest at a meeting of Joe Miller Elkins Post 96 and its Auxiliary at Regal Hotel. A dutch dinner will be served at 7 p. m. These new Post 96 officers will be installed at the meeting: Jim Green, commander; Max Hannah, first vice-commander; Cecil Rob erts, second vice-commander; John S. Smith, adjutant; Robert D. Bruce, finance officer, and the Rev. Fred Stiles, chaplain Mr. Robbins was elected state commander of the North Carolina Department of The American Leg ion at the Convention in Durham last summer. He is married to the former Jacquelyn Gordon, of Cramerton, and they have two sons, William Dudley Jr., 2V? and Wilfred Lee, 1. A World War H veteran, he en tered service with the Army in June, 1942, and served in Europe with the 106th Infantry Division. He was captured in the Battle of the Bulge in December, 1944, and was held by the Germans as a prisoner of war until be escaped in April, 1945. Legionnaires from all Posts within the SSnd District, and out standing Auxiliary members are being invited to attend. Post Commander John S. Smith and Auxiliary President Mrs. Wanda Edwards urge all members to attend sad enjoy this U fellowship, meet the Municipa. Candidates Picked By democrats Dr. W. R. Gossett Nominated As Commissioner With one exception, Murphy Democrats Monday night renom inated the present City Board of Commissioners as candidates for the May 6 election. Dr. W. R. Gossett, Murphy op tometrist, was named as a candi date for one of the six Commission er post. Commissioner Ed Brumby did not seek renomination. Renamed were Mayor L. L. Mason, Cloe Moore, John Jordan, Frances Bourne Jr., W. A- Single ton and Alvin Buchanan. The party also elected James C Howse as its chairman succeeding Robert Weaver. Mr. Howse, a native of Humboldt, Tenn., is an employe at Smoky Mountain Gas Co. He has lived in Murphy since 1949. He is a member of the First Methodist Church. Elizabeth Gray was elected vice-chairman and Ruby Craig was named secretary-treasurer. In opening the meeting, Mr. Weaver reminded those present that the new Board will serve a four-year term instead of two years. He had high praises for the current administration and stated they bad served well and faithful. J. H. Duncan also commended the Board, adding "they have done a remarkable job in our town under adverse conditions." j He went on to say: '"We are going to have to fight to get these peo ple back in office- If we don't work we will be looking to the Re publican Party to handle our town affairs. I'm sure we don't want that. "Support these men and we will have another good administration in this town." Atty. Herman Edwards praised the work done by both Mr. Brum by and Mr. Weaver Mr . Brumby pledged to work "just as hard or harder" to get the Board in. He said he did not wish to accept the nomination a gain because he is on the school board and "I don't want to hog it all." County Chairman Jack Dickey. Mayor Mason, Mr. Weaver and others made brief talks on the importance of hard work in the campaign and getting out the vot es. It was announced that registra tion will be conducted at County Courthouse each Saturday for the next three weeks. TOPS HIS RECORD : Fisherman Howard Carroll of Murphy pull ed in a nine-pound large-month bass last week at Kwassee Lake near old Notla Dam site. He was using a lizard for bait on a spinning outfit- Mr. Carroll said this one tops any other sing le catch he ever made. Earl Chambers of Murphy was also fishing with him that day. Rev. R. A. Potter Announces Sermon Subject The Rev. Robert A. Potter has announced his sermon subject for next Sunday as appropriately fol lowing Easter services, as "The Future Life " Hiwassee Dam Participates In Annual Field Day Hiwassee Dam School partici pated in the annual Academic and Science Field Day at Western Car olina College Saturday. Students represented the school in nearly all areas of competition. Grace Carringer, Hazel Slagle, and Guinn Hamby distinguished themselves in the mathematics and business education areas. Grace took first place in the book keeping area; Hazel and Guinn took third places in the elelentary algebra and math survey test for seniors respectively. Other students participating were Lola Jones, Charlie Craig, Mike Moore, Betty Adams, Bar bara Payne, Edward Graham, Sue Watson, Nancy Dockery, Fred Sneed, Jackie McNabb, and Mel vin Payne. Republicans To Pick Candidates At Meeting April 16 Cherokee County Republican Convention has set Wednesday, April 16, as the date to name its party officials and candidates in the coming election. The meeting will be held at County Courthouse at 2 p. m. Candidates for sheriff, clerk of court, register of deeds and three county commissioners will be nam ed. Commissioner candidates will come from Murphy Township, Valleytown Township and one from the lower section of the county. The convention will pick its candidate for state senate and House of Representative- Candi dates for Township offices, mag istrates, constables, etc., will also be named. A chairman for the county exe cutive committee will be chosen by the convention. John C. O'Dell and K. W. Rad ford were named as executive committeemen at the last meeting. Doyle Burch, chairman, said all precinct chairmen are asked to turn out for the meeting with dele gates. Exam Announced For Clerk At Local Post Office The Fifth U. S- Civil Service Regional Office in Atlanta an nounces an open competitive ex amination for the job of substitute clerk, substitute carrier in the Murphy Post Office Applications win be accepted from persons who reside within the delivery of the Post Office named or who are bona fide patrons of such office. Persons employed in the Post Office will be considered bona fide patrons of the office. Applications must be received or post marked on or before May 7, 1958. The beginning basic rate of pay is $1.82 per hour. Applicants must have reached their 18th birthday on the closing date for acceptance of applications. This age limit does not apply to persons entitled to Veterans' preference Necessary forms and further in formation may be obtained from the Fifth U. S. Civil Service Of fice, Peachtree-Baker Building, 275 Peachtree Street, N. E. At lanta 3 Ga. WESTERN STYLE WAGON TRAIN TO MAKE TELLICO TO MURPHY TRIP J Deadlines Tuesday Federal and state tax return deadlines will come up next week. Returns are to be filed not lat er than Tuesday, midnight State Tax Agent J. R. Penland will be at County Courthouse Mon day and Tuesday to assist tax payers in making state returns. newly elected officers installed. Those wishing to attend please notify any member of the arrange ments committee composed o< Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Rosalind Bur gess, Mrs. Dot Mason, Hugh Pen land, John A. Davidson or Com mander Smith. Rev. R. P. Kercher To Speak At Association Meet The Rct. R Paul Kercher will be inspirational speaker for tin Youth Night meeting! of Weat Liberty and Western North Caro lina Baptist Associations Friday and Saturday nights. Mr. Karchar is associate paster of the First Baptist ctarch of Hickory. Meetings ace sponsored hy the cci imiwimiw) Wagons, Ho ! That will be the cry at sunsiae.. July 4 when a caravan of wagons, the Old West style, will more out of Tellico Plains, Tenn., en route to Murphy. It's all being done to focus at tention on the need for a connect ing road between the two cities. The publicity stunt was dreamed up by Sam Williams, restaurant and motel operator in TeHieo Plains. That town's Kiwanis Club took it from there. Murphy Kiwan ians have joined with the Tennes see club and are co-aponaors a long with other dric organisa tions. Kiwmnians hen this weak ap peared baiore other Mm to an _ ..a a*. - -1 _J ? *? a ?A/I doqdcc ufee plans mm rcccivw w
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