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VOLUME 70 NUMBER 39
MARSHALL, N. C THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1971
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Cutshall Murder
Is In Progress Here
By CONNIE BLACKWELL
Testimony in the third trial of
Leonard H. Cutshall on a charge
of first degree murder began
about noon Tuesday in the
Courthouse here.
Few people showed up to
watch selection of the jury
Monday, but word spread that
the lawyers were "about to get
down to business" and the
courtroom was full Tuesday
afternoon.
Twelve jurors were selected
Monday from a special venire
drawn from Avery County, and
three alternates were picked
Tuesday morning from a
Mitchell County venire, both
ordered by Judge William T.
Grist of Charlotte, who is
presiding at the special term of
Madison County Superior Court.
Cutshall is accused of
shooting Richard (Jack)
Criminal Court
To Start Here
Monday
The regular October term of
superior court for the trial of
criminal cases will begin here
Monday morning with Judge
William T. Grist presiding.
Clyde M. Roberts is the
solicitor, assisted by James T.
Rusher.
Among the major cases are
Donald Norton, charged with
murder; Brenda Faye Thomas
Shcdiv,' charged with murder;
Johnny F. Sherlin, charged with
murder; William McKinley
Ramsey III, manslaughter;
Johnnie Bon Sawyer, Man
slaughter; Henry Norton, Jr.,
assault; Johnny Cupp, assault;
James Edward Wallin, assault;
J D. Gosnell, assault; Paul
D Kelley, kidnapping,
breaking, entering and larceny;
escape; Herman Hollifield,
escape; Billy Nash, assault on
female; Wade Owen DeBruhl,
assault on officer; Robert (Bob)
Owen Perry, breaking, entering
and larceny; and several
Driving Under Influence and
public drunkenness cases.
A list of jurors for the term
are as follows: Blanch
Treadway Walker (Carl),
Louise Roberts Fisher (Mrs. H.
C), James Edward Shelton,
Wm. Riley Hembree, Oman
Norton (Kelly), Zelma M.
Thomas (Harold), Eloise King
Ray (Mrs. T. J ), Lucille
Tornadoes Use Blue Devil
Mistakes To Win, 19-14
Marshall's Red Tornadoes
took advantage of three major
Hot Springs Blue Devil
mistakes in the second quarter
to score all of their 19 points in a
hard fought grid game on the
Hot Springs field last Friday
night. The second quarter
splurge held up as the Tor
nadoes defeated their county
rivals, 19-14 in Hot Springs'
Homecoming game.
Both teams played on even
turns during the initial period
with neither team seriously
threatening to score. Both
defensive units played heads up
football' tllo wing the offense
few sizable gains.
The ice, however, was broken
in the second quarter when Red
Re vis. Intercepted a David
Whittenpass on the Blue Devil
21 yard (Lie and battles his way
into the end tone for the Tor
nadoes'' first touchdown. An
attempted wo-point plunge was
stopped and the Tornadoes led,
M. 'v
Lat$ in the period, Jimmy;
Ponder pounced on a Blue Devil
fumbk ori the Hot Springs four-'
yard stripe and on the next play
Ponder dived into the end sons
for a TDl Randy Roberta tent a
perfect placement through the
crossbars on the conversion and
the Tornadoes led 13-0. Lata in
. the second quarter Harlan Rica,
utstandlag . offensive - and
Reeves on the night of Jan. 30,
1970. Reeves was shot in the
neck while sitting in a parked
car with Cutshall's former wife,
Blanche, in front of her home
near the Tennessee line in
Madison County.
Clyde M. Roberts of Marshall,
solicitor for the 24th Judicial
District, assisted by Robert
Riddle, Asheville attorney
retained by members of the
family of the deceased, began
the state's case with testimony
from Dr. Otis Duck of Mars Hill,
Roy E. Reeves, coach at
Marshall High School and
brother of the deceased; Dr.
George R. Lacey of Asheville,
state pathologist for this
district; former Madison
Sheriff Roy Roberts; SBI Agent
Harold Elliott; and Linda
Reeves, niece of the deceased.
BuUman, Maxine Baker (Mrs.
Murt), H. Columbus Jamerson,
Otto Roberts, Patricia Smith
Spencer (Mrs. R. E.), Rhonda
F. Rigsby (R. J ), Mary Emma
Ponder, Roy L. Henderson,
Melvin V Hunter, Thomas
Wayne Tweed, Hazel Jeanett
Crain (Jim), Hubert Scott,
Herbert F. Shelton, Nancy
Medford, Dan S. Metcalf,
Wineford West, Lula Messer
Rathbone, Charles S. Moore,
Don C. WQd, Coleen Ball (Mrs.
Billy), Stella Shook (Mrs. J.),
Agenes Metcalf (J. Paul), Effie
B. Peek (Mrs. Clifton C), Miss
Frances M. Grigg, Richard
Pearson Ferguson, Jr., J. B.
Wallin, Walter Ramsey, J. C.
Bradley, Detossie H. Ledford,
Helen C. Penland, Paris Ina
Moxley, (Mrs. P. ), Don Hall,
Minnie Moore, Buster Shelton,
Ruby Buckner Gosnell (Mrs.
A ), Kenneth Davis Ledford,
Mrs. W. K. (Annie) Cook, Rt. 3,
Theodore Harding, Loy C.
Buckner, Adia Lee Wilson, John
Junior McLaughlin, Soney
Franklin, Hattie Caldwell (Mrs.
Robert), Minnie Norton (Mrs.
M ), Ruby May Dobbins (Mrs.
K ), Vergie Lee Hensley, Agnes
Evaleen Meadows, Charles
Junior Lunsford, Loy Davis
(Jed), C. W. Sawyer, Mrs.
Malinda Rice Carter, and
Reuben J. Lisenbee.
defensive player for the Tor
nadoes, recovered a fumble in
the Hot Springs end zone for the
third Tornado touchdown and
the third major miscue by the
Devils. An attempted
placement was blocked, as
Marshall now held a 194 lead.
Instead of giving up, the Blue
Devils came marching up the
field following the kickoff and
advanced to their 30 yard line.
On third and ten, David Whit
ten, ace Blue Devil quar
terback, faded to his right and
with would-be tacklers ap
proaching him, he let go with a
mighty heave far down the
field. Terry Thomas, a member
of the Hot Springs Boys Home,
reached high above his head to
gather in the perfectly thrown
pass on the Tornado 35 yard line
without breaking stride and ran
into the end zone for a Blue
Devil touchdown. It was truly a
"pro" pass, reception and run.
An attempted two-point con
version failed and at half time
the Tornadoes led, 19-C.
The Hot Springs cheerleaders
entertained the large crowd
during halftime wtth an im
pressive pom-pom dance.
The Tornadoes and Blue
Devils battled to a standstill
during the third quarter with
neither , team seriously
threatening.' -;
The Blue Devils, however, put
The 15 jurors are being kept
incommunicado in Madison
County for the duration of the
trial. Judge Grist warned the
jury at length about discussing
the trial or talking to anyone
about it.
Cutshall's first trial with a
Madison County jury ended in a
mistrial when testimony was
given concerning a possible
meeting between Cutshall, who
was free on $50,000 bond, and
one of the jurors, also between
the defendant and the husband
of another of the jurors.
On Sept. 28, 1970, the second
trial opened with a jury im
paneled from a Buncombe
County venire. This jury
returned a verdit of guilty
murder in the first degree with
recommendation that the
punishment be life im
prisonment. Cutshall served time in
Central Prison in Raleigh from
Sept. 1970 until April of this year
when the N. C. Supreme Court
ordered a new trial for him on
the grounds that inadmissable
Housing Tour
Enjoyed
Seventy-five county people
participated in Extension's
Annual Tour of Homes, Sep
tember 24. A caravan of some
17 cars toured homes in Plney
Grove, Walnut Creek, East
Fork, Mars Hill, Beech Glen
and Middle Fork.
There was a great deal of
enthusiasm ad excitement
among the participants as they
toured the homes built of new
and innovative building
materials and designs.
The Hughes Treadway
remodeled farm home drew
favorable comments with its
washable wall coverings,
carpeting, and home fur
nishings that featured the rare
combination of ex
ceptional durability and beauty.
The John Corbett's con
temporary home exemplified
all that is new in housing with
its well-integrated outdoor and
indoor living areas. The easy
care kitchen cabinets and
central vacuuming system were
drawing cards for many
homemakers.
The Odell Robinson's A-frame
home of native stone and siding
proved to be an eye pleaser on
the tour. Nestled under a
mountain, it gave the im
pression that it was never built,
a scare into the Tornadoes late
in the final period when Whitten
again hit Terry Thomas with a
long pass which resulted in a 55
yard touchdown. Thomas
caught the ball just beyond the
reach of several defenders and
outran them into the end zone.
Cecil Gunter ran for the two
points and with only two
minutes remaining the Tornado
lead had been cut to five points,
19-14.
The Devils tried an on-side
kickoff but Marshall covered
the ball and for the remaining
two minutes stuck to the ground
to safeguard the slender lead.
Harlon Rice was again the
workhorse both on offense and
defense with Tipton, Wright and
Mayhew turning in good
performances. For Hot Springs,
Whitten and Thomas and
Gunter were outstanding.
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First downs 7 4
Rushing yardage 47 M
Passing yardage 0 IS
Passes 00 2-44
Punts . . US
Fumbles lost I I
Yards penalised It' 4S
Return yardage - v 23 22
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Trial
testimony had been presented
to the jury in the second trial.
WEDNESDAY'S SESSION
The state's evidence was
concluded after the morning
session and Bruce Elmore of
Asheville, attorney for the
defense, started evidence about
2:30 p. m. Wednesday.
The testimony for the state
and defendant, for the most
part, was similar to the
testimony presented in previous
trials.
The defense called several
witnesses to the stand, in
cluding Lewis Franklin of little
Laurel, a new witness.
Several witnesses for the
defense testified to seeing
Cutshall at various times on the
night of Jan. 30 at the Riverside
Cafe at Del Rio, Tenn., between
the hours of about 8 p. m. and 1
a. m.
Testimony was resumed for
the defense this (Thursday)
morning.
The case is expected to be
concluded the latter part of the
week.
but grew on its site.
The Billy English's Extension
Demonstration Home in Mars
Hill sported such new ideas as
integral bath tubs and
surrounds, and vinyl clad
windows. The house also of
fered a quick lesson on the joys
of a U -shaped kitchen.
Jimmy Ramsey's country
ranch was a favorite of many,
with its quaint atmosphere of
yesteryear and its hint of
tomorrow. Grandmother's
room was the prettiest! Only
happy people live in a home
with this much charm.
Jimmy Davis' beautifully
landscaped split-level home
was truly a pace-setter with its
excellent zoning of formal and
informal areas. The pleasing
entry was a lasting memory in
this home.
The concensus among the
group was that the tour had
been extremely educational and
the fine fellowship in the group
was commendable.
The Extension Homemaker
Clubs and the staff of the
Madison County Extension
Service wish to express their
appreciation to each of the
families for opening the doors of
their home for the 1971 Tour of
Homes.
Mars Hill Lions
Fall To R-M,
34-17 Saturday
Randolph-Macon blanked
Mars Hill in the second half and
trounced the Lions 34-17 on the
passing arm of Yellow Jacket
quarterback Doug Toan
Saturday at Mars Hill.
Mars Hill got off to a good
start in the first period by
scoring on a pass intercept by
Joe Lee Hill. The Lions hit the
jackpot again in the second
quarter when Danny Robinson
tossed a 23 yarder to Jeff Davis
who made it to the Jackets' five.
Davis later plunged over from
the two and Doug Stevens
kicked his second extra point of
the game to give the Lions a 14-0
lead.
But Randolph Macon came
storming back from their own
32 in a nine-play series
featuring a 43 yard pass from
Doug Toan to Robert Schmidt.
Toan then got the Jackets on the
board by going over from the
five. Wayne Duncan ran the
conversion.
Later In the second period
John Humphries took a 40-yard
er from Toan and ran t to ma
Mara HU1 11 Duncan smashed
across from the one and Larry
Wallace booted the extra point
Merchants
Meet Here
On Tuesday
Mrs. S. C. Rudisill, president
of the Marshall Merchants
Association, announced this
week that all members of the
association are urged to attend
an important meeting of the
organization next Tuesday,
October 5, at the REA Building
here. The meeting will start at 8
p.m.
Plans for Christmas as well
as other business matters will
be discussed.
45 Pints Blood
Received At
Hot Springs
The American Red Cross
Bloodmobile visited Hot Springs
last Thursday and received 45
pints of blood.
A total of 55 persons visited
the unit with 10 persons being
rejected.
"We are most grateful for all
those who volunteered to visit
the bloodmobile,,' J. C. Wallin
and Truman Melton, co
chairmen of the visit stated.
Men in Service
Navy Fireman Dennis G.
Treadway, son of Mr.s Louise
Treadway of Route 5, Marshall,
was graduated from recruit
trainingf at the Naval Training
Center, Orlando, Fla.
Huey
Appointed
Vice Chairman
Charles W. Huey, President of
Madison County , Young
Democrat Club, ftjus b&n ap
pointed as Vice Chairman of
the State Platform and
Resolutions Committee. Mr.
Huey's appointment comes
from Charles B. Winberry of
Rocky Mount, State Y. D. C.
President. Mr. Huey will be i n
Chapel Hill on Oct. 2nd., 3rd.,
9th. and 10th. attending
meetings in connection with this
Committee.
Pictures
Original pictures which have
been published in this
newspaper may be secured by
calling by The News-Record
Office any day except Thur
sday. "Although a few of the pic
tures have been misplaced and
many of them already given
back, there are still many at the
office 1 feel the "owners" would
like to have back," Editor Jim
Story said.
to tie the game. Mars Hill's last
score came after the clock had
run out in the first half. A pass
interference penalty against the
Jackets gave Mars Hill the
chance to kick a field goal with
no time remaining. Stevens did
the honors and made the three
pointer.
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First downs 13 18
Rushing yardage M 170
Pass ins Yardage Ul 163
Passes
12-30-4 22-14-1
Punts
Fumbles lost
Yards penalized
Return yardage
Randelpa-Macoo
MarsHin
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M-H Hill intercept 21 (Stevens
kick)
M-H-DavU 2 (Stevens kick)
R-M Toan 3 (Duncan PAT)
M-H FG Stevens 10
R-M Toan 1
R44 Smidth lfl pass hn Toan
R-M Davis recovered tumble
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Named if
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Joe L. Morgan was elected
chairman of the Madison
County Republican Party
Saturday at its meeting here,
and Mrs. Charles Crocco of
Mars Hill was elected vice
chairman.
Other officers are Walter
Harrell, secretary; and C. N.
Willis, treasurer.
The convention named
several other persons to various
committees, including Mrs. Loy
Roberts and David Freeman,
judiciary and senatorial
district; Mrs. Pearl T. Ammons
and Bill Briggs, sentate; Mrs.
Frances Ramsey and Eddie
English, legislative district;
and Morgan, recommended to
the 11th. District Convention
which will meet in October.
Named to the Madison
Republican Executive Com
mittee were Morgan, Mrs.
Crocco, Harrell, Willis, Odus
Chandler, Mrs. Peggy Dotterer,
Spencer Rollins, Dedrick
Brown, Mars Hill Mayor
William P. Powell, Don Hall,
Pewrry Willis, Frank W.
Morgan, Jr., Gayle Brown and
the vice chairmen and
secretaries of the 10 precincts.
The party plans a fund
raising dinner at Marshall High
School cafeteria the night of
Oct. 9, Morgan said.
Morgan is a member of the
Executive Board of the North
Carolina Federation of Young
Republicans and is Chairman of
its Community Service Com
mittee. He organized the
Robeson County Young
Republican Club and served as
its first chairman . He helped
organize the Hoke County
Young Republican Club and the
Hoke County Republican Party.
In 1966 Morgan was a leader in
the Callaway for Governor
campaign in Georgia in Hall
and White counties. In 1968 he
was the GOP nominee for State
Superintendent of Public In-
Red Cross
Drive Starts
This Friday
The 1971 Fund Raising
Campaign for the Madison
County Chapter of the
American Red Cross will begin
tomorrow- Oct. 1, it has been
announced by E. Norris Gentry,
county chairman. The goal is
$3,150.
Officials of the newly re
organized county unit are op
timistic about the interest being
shown in the Red Cross and feel
that the public will respond to
this important campaign.
Area coordinators, as an
nounced by Gentry, are: Mrs.
East Yancey Downs
Wildcats , 12-8
Glen Williams scored two
touchdowns in the third quarter
to lead East Yancey to 12-8
victory over Mars Hill Friday
night in a non-conference
contest at Mars Hill.
The scores by Williams came
on a two-yard blast and a one
yard dive following a blocked
punt. Mars Hill came back on a
on-yard run by Gary McMahan
in the fourth quarter with
McMahan throwing to Daryl
Boone for the extra points to
dose the gap to 124.; .
A later S yard scoring run by
Randy Zink for Mars Hul was v
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THE ANNUAL MADISON COUNTY educational tour of houses and home
furnishings planned by the county extension service and extension
homemakers clubs was successful last Friday. Mrs. Linda Harrell, ex
tension housing and home furnishings agent, supervised the group. Top photo
shows Mrs. John Corbett in the kitchen of their contemporary home in Mar
shall. The cabinets are made of formica and pecan with formica tops. Bottom
photo shows Mrs. Odell Robinson and daughter, Sanda, at their attractive A
Frame house in the East Fork Community. (Photos by June Glenn Jr.)
struct ion in North Carolina
This year Gov. Iuie B. Nunn of
Kentucky commissioned him a
Kentucky Colonel for leadership
in the political and education
fields. He has been delegate to
ten Congressional and State
Conventions.
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Mattee Mashburn and Mrs.
Ruth Gregory for Marshall;
Miss Ruth Guthrie and the Rev.
George Moore for Walnut;
Truman Melton, Bobby Ponder
and James Gentry for Hot
Springs, Spring Creek and Shut
in; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tweed for
Laurel; the Rev. William L.
Lynch and D. M. Robinson for
Mars Hill.
"It is hoped that everyone will
participate in the fund-raising
campaign and let's raise this
goal quickly," Mr. Gentry said.
called back on a motion penalty
giving East Yancey the
triumph.
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Passing yardage
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the winner of the Madison County Sunflower'
Growing Contest. Mark is holding the winning
sunflower which measured 19 inches in diameter..
Winners Announced :
In Sunflower Contest;.
Winners of the Madison
County Sunflower Growing
Contest ? were announced
Saturday by Mrs. J. B. Tweed of
the Marshall Garden Club.
They are as follows: - Jr.
Division first place Mark
Cody, 12 year old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Claude Cody of Foster
Creek. - Second place Sidney
Mash bum, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. C E. Mashburn of Mar-
shall. Sr. Division - first place
Chester Hensley of Bear Creek.
Second place - Fred Craine of
Middle Fork.
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The Extension Service wishes
to thank the following peer ' for
making the contest poc :e:
members of the Mai . ' all
Garden Club for furnishir - - i
and prizes; . Teague I T
Company, Marshall, I re i
Barnett's Store, Sler-y V
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