tCS&B LIBRARY tVBIBZ S C SAMEU ? The Cherokee Scout AadClay Conn ty Progress N?W 13 North C.r.lUo, Tlw.^, 0?*. 25. 1MMI 14 P<|? Thl. W.,h Publl.h.d Wo.hly /?WW>.^XW8YA%Cft? Long Sought Alter lunoluska Highway Bids To Be Let ANDREWS - Saw Senator W. Frak Forsyth haa bean advlaad by N. C. Stato High way Commlaeton dyt the long nought liter and much delay ed Junaluaka Highway will be let to contract at the High way Cotnmis atone ra meet Tuesday, Nov. 27, providfrg dm right of way is obtainable from three remaining pro perty owners. San Forsyth said he is hope ful these three agreements would bo signed in time (or contract to be let by Nov. 27. This long sought rfwr high way is o( great ingtortaoce to the a as tern area of Cherokee County as it will not only open to the public one af the most beautiful scenic areas in these mm attains, including Wsyah Bald and Nantahala Lake, it will provide an outlet to the east should U. S. 19 be block ed through slides or other causes in the Nantahala Gorge. Traffic Deaths . RALEIGH - The Motor Ve hicles Department summary of traffic deaths through 10 a.m., Monday, October 22, 1962: Killed To Daw 1011 Killed To Daw Last Year 946 Sensor Forsyth compll mentsd the Sum Highway Commission for their co operstloo with the people of Cherokee County and also complimented Junaluska resl dsnts that donated the right of Brownie Scout* Here Cook ? Out; Return Contented Murphy Brownie Scout Troop 241 went on a cook-out at the home of DebMePayneln Brass own, Thursday, Oct. 18. They left about 3:30 Thursday afmrnoon. Upon arriving at the slit, the girls Immediately started gathering wood for the fires. They had to dig a hole and enclose It with rocks to prevent It from spreedlng. In no time at all, a fire was brightly burning. Before roasting their hotdogs, the girls sang a few Brownie songs. As soon as all the pot ao chips, hotdogs, and buns had been around, they topped it off with banana boats. The Brownies, their chap erons, Mrs. Dotsy Carrlnger, and Mr. and Mrs. Morris New ton, arrived home at 6:30 tired and dirty, but contented. PERFECT ATTENDANCE RECORD ? Same and Crier vie, ages 12 and 10 have eight years of perfect attendance it Swday School of First Baptist Church. They are both nembers of the church and active in the young people organi sations and members of the Training Union. Susanne is a nember of the Concord Choir and the GA's and Crier of the 'arol Choir and RA's. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Ivte of durphy. !ounty Democrats Rally It Ranger, Drape Creek RANGER - Eighty - four Democrats gathered at Ranger School Thursday night, Oct. 18, id hear the Cherokee County Democrat Candidates spek. Among the flrsttn speak was James C. Howse, Incumbent candidate for clerk of court. Mr. Howse thanked the people for the confidence they placed In him four year's ago, and feels it Is a great honor ts have received the nomi nation id run again this Nov ember. Howse said, "It has been a wonderful experience, and It gives me greet pleasure to have served the people of Cherokee County In the past four years." Howse praised the efforts of the people on behalf of himself and the other Democrat candldatr 'or their work In the reglstr*don, and asked the stgiport of Demo crsts and Republicans alike. In the coming election. Other candidates who spoke were: Don Anderson, candl dats for sheriff; Peul Sud derth, register of deeds; Mrs, Mary Faye Brumby, repre sentative; J. H. Duncan, com missioner for District 2; anc W. D. Graham, Commission er for District 3. GRAPE CREEK RALLY Paul Sudderth, candidate f 01 register of deeds was on hani to give a speech to a ho us* full of people at Grape Creel voting precinct Monday Oct, 22, Sudderth told the Demo cratic group he felt the of flee of register of deeds L a very Important office, am he was proud to be a candl date for this office, and 1 elected, he would conslde: It a privilege to serve all th people. Sudderth thanked th people for the support In th convention. Other candidates who spot were Don Anderson, sheriff J ames Howse, clerk of court Herman Edwards, Judge; \ D. Graham, commissioner foi District 3, Mrs. Mary Fay Brumby, representative. Broomsedge Reduces County Lund Values By David Buret and Frank L. Woodard, Jr. "Tha moat sickening sight K> anyone inesresesd In Chero kee County agriculture Is k> sea field after field of broom - says James M. Ste Cherokee County desper ately needs new agricultural income and baa more than its tfSfhare of broom sedge, What ~oms this plant offer today's farmer? It means reduced land values for the owner and his neighbors. Nothing can do inore to reduce land value than broomsedge. This might be a way of reducing individual in crease tax rats, but hardly profitable. Itmesns reduced forage for livestock. Not only fewer cattle per farm, but those cattle that do roam these fields show it In reduced grain and quality. All of these lead k> lower Income. There Is no mysterious rea son why fields are covered with broomsedge. Broom sedge does well in add soils with low fortuity. In these ?oils. It crowds out such gras ses gs btuegrass, orchard grass, fescue and white clover. Lime and fertilizer revet ae this process and the broomsedge Is crowded out. Lime and fertilizer, par ticiiaifly phospham, can change these fields so that they are no longer a burden, but can produce an Income from more grazing and hay. This pint, broomsetfge. Is Wwpi Cat. "ff tn Jar THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2S kl5 pjn. - Cherub aod Jinlor Choir* a> meet at Plrat Methodist Church. 3:30 tun. - Murphy Gardan Club B> maat at henna of Mr*. R. W. Bailey with Mr*. H. B. Bishop as Joint 7:30 p.m. - Murphy Chapter No. 10 Order of Eastern Star will maat In Masonic Han. Rucm fifiifl to mett In Murphy Power Board Bidld MYT Sub-dlstrlct Mooting at Plrat Madwdtot Church. ? FRIDAY, OCTOBBR 28 MO pjn. - Bryaon City -re Murphy football team at Bryaon City. SIMDAY, OCTOBBR 23 felS aum. - Mass at Provi dence Hospital Chapel. llri)0 ajn. ? Holy Mass at bar new borne was honored en Friday evautng by relative* and friends with a house wanning. -A Mrs. O. W. Swan had ee bar guests this past weak. Mr. and Mrs. Rossndale of Lookout Tetm., ?d Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wiggins of RobMns vllle. -A bflss Nancy Chastain of Kyle vial tad Mrs. Batty Oochary at to bona of Mrs. Hackery's parents. Mr. and Mrs Thomas H. Grant, Saturday night. -R Jean Cross, who has bean on to sick list for aavaral days (a slowly tngcovtag. Mrs. Francis Jail. Oct. is. u ? eja Oct 19 7? 3$ OjQO 1 Oct. to n m , Oct U 77 <7 OM 1 Oct. n 7# a o.ss Oct 29 ?t >9 MB ? Oct M 71 Sponsoring Committee Training Meet Held By Ronnie Atkinson Assistant Agricultural Agent In keeping up with the busy schedule of starting the com munity 4-H Club program in Cherokee County, the first sponsoring committee trail ing meeting was held October 18, in Murphy with 34 pre sent. These people represent ed thefour communities where key citizens meetings have been held and where the pro gram has begun. These areas are Peach tree. Grape Creek, Unaka, White Church. At the meeting the sponsor ing committees were ac quainted with the community 4-H concept, the operation of the community club, and the functioning of the sponsor ing committee Itself. The committees are select ed at the key citizens meet ings by people who are in terested in youth and its development in their area. The purpose of the meet ing was to inform the people of their Job and to help them get started. The sponsoring committees duties are to serve as a pro motional groiq> in the com munity, help leaders in the local clubs, and it will serve all clubs in one community, whether it be one, two, or three. This committee also serves a connecting link be tween the 4-H Club and tin community. Top a The Morning Cold weather struck at struck hard in Che rota County, along with other widi spread areas in eastern par of the nation in the middle this week. At TV A quarters the mei cury plummedted Wednesdj morning to a low of 25, fi below any previous readin of the autumn. Frost and li were in ready evidence, li Murphy and elsewhere. The cold snap would pn babiy mean the end of la' blooming tomatoes, accor ing to James Stewart, Cher tee County farm agent. T icy weather came In the mid of brisk winds Tuesday a Wednesday, which made fi chilly October days. -R Mr. Theodore Orfanedee of Homestead, Fla., Is here this week doing some work on Granny Squirrel Motel. Mr. Orfanedee plans to open for ? * May 1, 1963. -M Mrs. W. A. Bell return home Friday from a vl with her son ana daughKr-t law, Mr. and Mrs. Char! Bell and family of Greenvll S. C. Prison Camp Guards Shoot And Kill Escaping Prisoner A young convict was (lain Monday, Oct. 22, when two guards fired at him as he ran from a Cherokee Cotmty rock quarry where be and aeveral other prisoners had been working. William Edward Johnson, 22, of Rt. 4, Franklin, was woimded In the bead and the shoulder by fire from the rifles of guards Kenneth Hlg gtns and Max Lindsay. The Prison Department a aid two squads of prisoners stop ped work around noon and gathered near the edge of the quarry to eat lunch. About the time they finished lunch, and were preparing K> resume work, Johnson suddenly broke from the group and headed for a patch of woods. The two guards fired, but Johnson disappeared from sight over a rise. One guard went over the rise id In vesti ges and found Johnson dead. After an Inquest Monday afternoon, acting corner Don Carter said Johnson died of gunshot wounds while trying to escape from a state felony prison guard. Carter noted that the :guards were acting in accordance wltF instructions when they shot a fleeing felon. Johnson entered prison in July, 19S9, from Biaicombe County id serve a 7-10 year sentence for auto theft. In December, I960, he drew an additional six months for es cape. He was paroled in J an uary of this year. However, Is parole was revoked be- they detected some InOcaOon ?use he had violated terms be "tight be planning to t his parole by leaving the cape. For this reason, they tate and getting married. changed his assignment from a road squad to the rock Prison officials said that quarry, located in the Liberty t censoring Johnson's mall section, about 20 miles west > his wife several weeks ago of Murphy. "A New Meaning" Written by an Andrews High Student. ANDREWS ? Last week In our town a tragic accident oc cured which struck very closely to the students In our school. We ask the question, "Why, why would God call a boy In his youth? Has He no compassion for His children? But thinking deeply, we realize that He does have love, under standing and compassion for all. Also, as we ponder over these thoughts we remember that every life has a purpose In this world, yet God alone knows why things happen the way they do. Perhaps this was to guide each of us, the students of And rews High School, to a deeper awareness of the closeness of life and death, and for which reason friendship and love take on a new meaning. HOMECOMING will be observed Friday evening. Oct. 26, and the Queen will be chosen by the football squad. The four candidates pictured above are, left to right, seated, Shirley Jones, Peggy Curtis, standing, Clartse West, Vest Ward. The queen will be crowned at half time ceremonies at the football game with Robfainsville Friday night. Following the game all alumni are Invited to the gym for a "Visit-Awhile" get together. JFK Urgea School Viaila President Kennedy has urged parents of the nations' 19 million public school students to visit the schools next month during American Education Week. In a proclamation, the President designated November 11-17 as a time to give special attention to "the aims and purposes of education and the programs and problems of our schools and colleges. "We should," he said, "examine the quality of our edu cational Institutions and assess the degree to which our educational programs and practices serve the interests of the Individual and bring vitality and strength K> our Nation and Its culture. Every American should be fully committed to the advancement of education." NEA (National Education Association) is one of the natio nal sponsors of American Education Week. .aundry Workshop Held October 18 By Thelma M. Wheeler Home Economics Agent The laundry demonstration nd workshop sponsored by VA and conducted by Miss flnnie Bowman, TV A Home corn mist, Knoxvllle, was aid at the Murphy Power toard building on October 18, rem 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. This was a most informative nd timely meeting and was of uch a practical and timely lature that those attending (ere aware of the lmpor ance of keeping up to date rlth scientific progress. Dealers had placed wash rs and dryers on the floor o the homemakers could ob erve the changes, compare uchlnes and prices, and ctually see the results with various items under control led conditions. The attendance at this meet ing points tg> the need for homemalters id take advant age of basic information in this field. Obviously many do not realize the need for know ing recommended practices in using detergents and bleach es, pre-treating garments, water temperatures, and fee length of washing time for fee best results. These practices play a dual role in feet fee appearance of fee garment as well as its durability is de pendent igx>n proper care. Miss Bowman handled her subject in such an informal manner that she was easy to follow and yet, one had the feeling she was master of the situation. Indrews Hopes To Gain llass A Playoff Berth ANDREWS - The Andrews Wildcats coached by Hugh "Pee Wee" Hamilton have a SMC record of 3-1-1 losing only to Sylva-Webster, and in defeating the Hayesvllle Yel low Jackets last week are I likely contenders for the right I to represent the Smoky Mount- | aln Conference in Class A playoffs. However, the Wild- I cats still meet Robbinsvtlle I and Hayesvllle in return 1 games. The Wildcats have scored 152 points in seven games I whild holding their opponents id 86. Typical of the diversified attack which Andrews boasts, the five touchdowns scored in last week's game were each scored by a different player. Eleven different players have tocred touchdowns so far this season. Leading ground-gainer for the Wildcats is Jimmy Waddns, Junior quarterback, who has completed 27 of 59 passes for a gain of 496 yds. Butch Sursavage, 6*2", 193 poind end has caught 16 passes averaging 27.8 yards each. Five were touchdown passes. Sursavage also does the kick ing, has averaged 47 yards on his kick-offs and in 17 pints has an average of 32.5 yards. John Gernert. also a junior and 6*2", weighing 185 has caught 16 passes averaging 13.6 yards each. Three were TD passes. Gernert has kick ed 10 extra points. Both ends are stalwarts on defense. Senior full beck BertHughes has carried the ball 67 times and is averaging 6J yards per carry. Alternate fullback Jerry Haney, a sophomore, has carried the ball SO times and is averaging 5.5 yards per carry. Halfbacks George Postell, Tbrry Marr, Randy Wast and Mike Shaldy haw each scored one or more TD's. Alternate David Slagle has >r "twichdownsT He i TD on a pint re 183 poinds, has held the op position to 85 points. No SMC school has scored more than two touchdowns against the Wildcats. Leaders Leave For Gatlinburg By Thelma M. Wheeler Several of the home demonatration club leaders will be off to Craftsman's Fair at Gatlinburg on Thurs day, October 25, to see what they can aee that can be translated Into action back in their local club workshops. Particular lntarest is indi cated in the Christmas booth, using native materials. The illustrated lectures given each day on how to use crafts in home decorating so as to enhance the interior is of specific interest. Too often we use every crrft we have made in the same room and do many well-made crafts like any other beautiful Item, can become clutter. Special in la rest will be shown in any newmaarlalsor Interesting arrangements la crrfts. ce 9 Old Time Horne Swapping Convention Set ANDREWS - There will be an old time Horae Swapping Convention at the Riding Ring In Andrews on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26, and 27. Everyone is Invited, whether you own a horse or not. It Is sponsored byte West ern Carolina Riding Club. You can trade or sw*? anythlng buggles, waggons, etc. GIRL SCOUTS 'honor the past SERVE THE FUTURE Lottie Moon Circle Meets Mrs. W. C. Kinney, Sr., was hostess to the Lottie Moon Circle st the First Bet els t Church on Tuesday after noon. Oct. 16. The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. W. J. Thomp son and Mrs. Maide Dockery chairman, presided over the business session ator which, Mrs. W. A. Bell gave the program on the WMU Emblem. During the social hour, the hostess served refreshments ?> Mesdames Bertha Kephart, Ed Barnstt, B. A. Browning, Ben Palmer, Bertha Roberts, Bart Vandlver, Mai da Dock ery, W. H. Murray, W. A. Bell, and W. J. Thompson. J. G. McDonald, Ckorokeo County Native, Dies LENOIR - J. G. McDonald o( Route 3, Lanolr, N. C? (Had at Mm home Tuaaday, Oenbar 23, 1962 at 5 p.m. Ha bad baaa In dadintnc health (or aavaral yaara, but ta aartoua condition (or tha paat (aw montha. Fiawral Homa la Punarai aanrlcaa will bo bald Tburaday, Oct. 23, at 2 pjn^ at Boat Plat Baptlat Church. H* *M bora Dacsmbar 29. MO ta Cbarabaa County, ft. C. He wad a retired c _Ha M a ral.dvajrf a? Me ietJUL * . i acorns l> a ^ a ai ? *m p ?*.,!> . ai Bm troop ahaani abooa aro loft id Cart TUoaauu. RmOy D?*i^ 0?*U, J I ** ?-. 3Sbk Murphy Company Get* $326,538 Do font* Contract Tb* Data** aotiHat mA Trail* Simply C*oar, m actf vity of O* Mm Sapply Own, awarded oo* contract for 729,960 Mao'* Com Uadarattrta O T die MOla^lnc,! Dcaocrtt Rtllki m Cm Q* * 7*0 pjn. at 1