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The Cherokee Scout indicated To Promoting Cherokee County VOLUME <8 NUMBER? 7 MIRPHY, NORTH CAROUNA, THI R8DAY, SEPTEMBER II, 1*58 TEN PAGES THIS WEEK PUBLISHED WEEKLY ? ? * Murphy Man Eajoys Deep, Dark Caves But Can't Stand New York Subways A man whose cense of direction is almost flawless during hunts for bats in strange caves confess ed recently that subways con fused him. The bat hunter, Jesse C. Nich olls Jr.. of Murphy undertook his struggle with New York subways while selling specimens of bats and salamanders to scientists. "Subways," he said, are far more confusing than caves. In a cave I can feel a wall ten feet a Hayesville Man Dies After Struck By Car Frank Newall Reynolds, 23, of Hayesville Route 3, was killed Sat urday night when he was struck by an automobile in Towns Coun ty, Ga., near Hayesville. The Georgia Highway Patrol said Reynolds was lying on the highway when he was run over by a car driven by Jerry Ashe of Towns County. The highway patrol said Ashe carried Reynolds to a Hiawassee, Ga., hospital where he died about 2 a. m. Sunday. He was struck at about 10:30 p. m. Sat urday. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Reynolds of Hay esville Route 3; and one brother, Carl of Greenville, S. C Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2:30 p. m. at Bethel Church by the Revs. Jack Thomas and Boyd Hufsteler. Burial was in the church ceme tery. Ivie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Plane Makes Safe Emergency Landing Near Martins Creek A two passenger Ercoupe plane made an emergency landing last Wednesday in a pasture about six miles from Murphy in the Mar tins Creek section. No one was Injured and the plane was not damaged The pilot, W. L. Swanson said he landed the light craft because the motor was getting hot and the oil pressure was dropping. The motor had begun to miss Mr. Swanson, of Copperhill, and a passenger, Harry Turner of Asheville, were flying to Atlanta on business. They left Andrews about 12:30 p. m. and landed in the field about 1 p. m. Mr. Swanson returned to And rews for mechanical help- He re paired the plane and attempted to fly it out of the field several times About 1,000 feet long, the field" was too short for the plane to get up sufficient speed. Mr. Swanson removed the wings from the craft and carried it back to Copperhill on a truck Wednes day night. The world's first atomic-power ed ship, the 3,000 ton submarine Nautilus, was commissioned Sept. 30, 1954 at Groton, Conn-, and as signed to the Atlantic Fleet. The Nautilus made the U- S. Navy the first military service to utilize nuclear energy for propulsion power. way in the dark. But in the sub ways here everything is constantly curving, it's so noisy, it just bat ters at your brain." EDITORS NOTE: This article concerning Jesse C. Nicholls of Hupby recently appeared is The New York Times. Mr- Nicholls looks younger than his 50 years and walks firmly, with long stride, in laced woods man's boots. His tan is deep and his voice steady. He rattled off types of sala manders and the scientists for whom they had been acquired Yale, Coumbia, Fordham, Prince ton and Amherst figured promin ently. One professor was on the list to receive 100 bats a month for research on skin grafts. Mr. Nicholls generally ventures into caves alone. Only once has he lost his sense of direction. "One time in the Daniel Old Cave, in Trenton, Ga.," he said, "I was exploring for rare bats. You enter this cave through a waterfall. On the way back some how I passed a turn-off. I thought to myself: "Good Lord, I may (Continued on back page) ? . Local Polio Chapter Elects Officers, Endorses Program The Cherokee County Chapter of the National Foundation of Infan tile Paralysis met September 3 to elect a new slate of officers and to learn more about the new health program which was an nounced on July 22. John Yates, state representa tive of the National Foundation of Charlotte met with the chapter members to outline and acquaint them with the new program. The Cherokee County Chapter endorsed the oganization's new health program and pledged their full support of the broadened ob jections. This means continued attention to the problems of polio and in cludes virus diseases, arthritis, birth defects and extended inves tigations of central nervous sys tem disorders . as initial targets. "We discussed all phases of the program and" what it will mean to our communities," W. F.- Forsyth, Cherokee County chairman said. "For 20 years the National Foun dation has fought polio and brought about a preventive vaccine. With the encouragement and sup-' port of the American people, phy sicians also made great advances in helping repair the damage done by polio through rehabilitation. This experience will be helpful in our new work." The chapter will continue to as sist local polio patients who need help, the chairman added and in time will develop a patient aid program ror victims or arthritis and birth defects through 18 years of age. The chapter will continue to conduct the March of Dimes cam paign in January to assure finan- 1 cial support for the enlarged pro gram. The officers for 1958-59 are: Mrs. Francis C- Bourne Jr., coun ty chairman; James Howse, vice pesident; John T. Gill, treasurer; Mrs. Gertrude Worthen, secre tary; Paul Ridenhour Jr., fund raising chairman. GROUND BREAKING CEREMONIES were held at the Andrews Presbyterian Church Sunday. Beginning operations lor the new church educational building are starting this week. I* B. Nichols, ruling elder, and Mrs. C. A. Brown, oldest member of the church present, turned the first shovel of earth for the construction. (Photo by Smiley Studio) First Class Of Gray Ladies Capped In Ceremonies At Methodist Church ANDREWS? Capping ceremon ies for nine local members of the active corps of Gray Ladies of South Western District Memorial Hospital in Andrews were observ ed Sept. 2 at 7:30 p. m. at First Methodist Church. This is the first class of volun teer Gray Ladies in Andrews who are serving an average of four hours a week each in the local hospital. Prior to the ceremonies, Mrs. Edwin Carter presented a pro gram of organ music. The Rev. Edwin Carter gave the invocation. J. E. Rufty, chairman of the Andrews Chapter of the American Red Cross presided. Mrs. M. H. Strain of Asheville, volunteer field consultant of the American Red Cross who con ducted classes for the group of volunteers, brought greetings Gray UdW capped ti Aadnwi Firdt Methodist Church September t are (left to right) Mrs. Louise Taylor, Mrs. ArdHh Hay, Mrs. Helen Axiey, Mrs. Marie Joaea, Mrs. Aaa Winfrey, Mrs. Sarah B. Dewar and Mrs. Lola Matheeon. Not preeeni when picture waa made wen Mm. Doris Teaa and Mm. from the National Red Cross and the area division. She stressed the importance of working together and stated that 113,000 volunteers workers gave 80,000,000 hours of service in hos pital facilities during the past year. Also on the program were Per cy B. Ferebee, chairman of the hospital board; Harry E. Shaw, administrator of the hospital, and Dr. C. O. Van Gorder, who spoke for the doctors and staff of the hospital. Mrs. Ann Winfrey chairman of the local Gray Ladies presented pins and gave the assignments and creed. Mrs. Louise Tayior chairman of records presented the caps. The benediction was given by Father Dean of Murphy. It was announed that a second Gray Ladies' class will begin in October. Enrollment is open to all interested women in the district Members who received caps and pins were: Mrs Ann Winfrey, Mrs- Louise Taylor, Mrs. Ardith Hay, Mrs. Helen Akley, Mrs- Ma rie Jones, Mrs. Sarah B. Dewar, Mrs. Lula Matiieson, Mrs. Aline Burch and Mrs. Doris Teas. Murphy Firm Sets Formal Opening A new Murphy business will have its formal opening Friday and Saturday of this week. The Fabric Shop, specializing in sewing needs, Is located on Tennessee Street in the old Post Office Building. It is owned and operated by Mrs. F. O. Bates. The interior of the building has been redecorated. Seamtress services will be available at the Fabric Shop three days a week. Sewing needs as well as cloth will De sold at the shop. On Sept- 21, 1M4 the Navy launched a heavy carrier air raid against Japanese shipping and air fields on the Island of Luxon in the Philippine Islands. The 40th annual Cherokee Coun ty Fair will open Monday at Mur phy Fair Grounds. Sponsored by the Cherokee County Mutual Fair Association, Inc. it will last six days. Capital City Shows has been selected to provide rides and other amusements on the midway The midway will open Monday at 1 p. m. Exhibits wil be in place Monday at 8 p. m. Judging of entries will begin Tuesday 9 a. m. and the exhibits will be open to the public Tues day at 3 p. m. Wednesday will be given over to a dairy cattle show at 8 a. m. and the judging of sheep at 3 p. m. i Admission to the grounds will be 50 cents for adults and 20 cents for children. Thursday ^has been designated as school dajr at the fair. Swine will be judged Thursday at 10 a. m. and poultry will be judged at 3 p. m. The beef cattle show will be held Thursday at 8 p. m. Friday will also be a school day and all exhibits will be on display Competition for exhibit awards is open to Cherokee, Clay, Union, Towns and Fannin Counties. Ribbons and cash awards will be given for animal, youth club, edu cational, field crops, horticulture, dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep! hogs, poultry, flowers, home pro ducts, pantry supplies, home fur nishings clothing arts and crafts, and science exhibits. Examination Set For Murphy Post Office Jobs The Fifth U. S. Civil Service Reg ional Office, Atlanta, has an nounced an open competitive examination for career or tem porary appointment to the posi tions of substitute clerk and sub titute carrier in the Murphy Post Office. Applications will be accepted from persons who live In the de livery area of the post office named or who are 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 Oct 2, 1958. The beginning basic rate of pay is $2.00 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' peference. Necessary forms and further in fomation may be obtained at the post office, or from the Fifth U. S. Civil Service Regional Office, Peachtree-Baker Building 275 Peachtree Street, N. E., Atlanta 3, Georgia. Three-Day Workers Training School Planned At Murphy Methodist Chnrch A Training School for Christian Workers sponsored by the Metho dist churches in Cherokee, Clay and Graham Counties will begin Sunday at 7:30 p. m. at Murphy Methodist Church Courses offered are planned to strengthen the leadership of LOUISE ROBINSON Working With Children COURTNEY ROSS Teachings Of Jesus local churches. Miss Louise Robinson, director of children's work in the Western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist church will offer a course on working with children in the local church. This course is planned for teachers and par ents. Miss Robinson is a graduate of the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina and Scarritt College. A course on the teachings of Jesus will be offered by the Rev. Courtney B. Ross. This course is planned for all adults who are interested in a Bible course. Mr. Ross is pastor of the First Methodist Church of Brevard and has had experience in the religious education program of the Metho dist Church. The Rev. Teague Hipps, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Newton, N. C., will offer a course entitled "What It means to Be A Christian." The course is planned for young people ages 15 through 23. Mr. Hipps has served as Dean of the Conference Youth Assem blies. Miss Laura Wells who is county rural worker and Methodist Dea coness in Clay County, will teach a course for Intermediates, ages 12 through 14, entitled "Becom ing Persons." A course on the work of the loc al church will be taught by the Rev. R. T. Houts, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Mur phy. This course is planned for all 'members of the official boards in the local chuches. It is planned to meet the need for giving prac tical help in the program of the local church. The training school will ran for three nights, Sunday through Tuesday- Hours will be from 7:30 until 9 p. m. Taxi Driver Charges Night Policeman "After Me Like A Big Sheppard Dog" A taxi driver appearing before Murphy Board of Commis sioners Monday night had a shaggy dog story to tell. He felt he was in the dog house with night policeman W. O. Williams. "That night policeman is like a big sheppard dog after me," the taxi driver said. He claimed he could not park in town without Mr. Williams bothering him about petty traffic violations. The driver also claimed that the night policeman let a drank driving Murphy business man pass without a warning. "I just want to be treated like the rest of the public," the man said, "but that policeman is after me like a collie dog." The commissioners told the driver that the matter would be investigated. Commissioners Ask Study Of' Truck Parking Problem The Board of Commissioners Monday night decided to ask for state aid in solving the truck parking problem in Murphy. A delegation of about 10 truck drivers attended the regular meet ing to ask a solution to the prob lem Bergan Moore, speaking for the drivers, said the present parking arrangement is dangerous. Trucks park toward the curb the same as autos. Mr. Moore said it is impossible for a truck driver to see > car passing in rear of the truck when parked in this manner. Acting mayor doe Moore said the State Highway Engineers have always been very Helpful in solv ing such problems in the past and woold probably be available to assist Murphy. Previously, trucks have been parking in the center of streets. This practice was discontinued by the Board after regular cars began parking in the center lane. Cloe Moore said the Board would be in touch with the engineers as soon as possible to ask them to come to Murphy to study the altu ation. Truck drivers said parking in the streets behind other cars is not satisfactory. They claimed they were asked to move too of ten by drivers of passenger can. The engineers are expected to arrive late this week to begin a study of the traffic situation. The Board considered issuing permits to commercial trucks and allow than to park in Ike center. This plan was shelved untfl the engineers complete their study. The possibility of making cer tain streets one way was also discussed. In other action by the commis sioners Monday night, they de cided a four inch water main would be laid to the city limits in the direction of Texana school if and when the county was ready to continue the line from tb? city limits to the school. The board also discussed pur chasing a used garbage truck. No decision waa reached. The possi bility of purchasing ? tar kettle and spreader to pfcteh Murphy streets was discussed. Town Clerk Charlie Johnson was instructed to find out If such a kettle weald be of v. to the City and how much It wwM ceat. 't
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