Adventures in reading By J. Shelby Cook APOLOGY AND CRITO from "DUlogues of PUto" ed ited by J. D. Kaplan, Wash ington Square Press, Inc. New York, 62 pages, $.45 (paper bound). These two dialogues were written by die practical phil osopher, Plato. Plato was born In Athens about 427 B. C. and as a young man wrote poetry and drama. He also began a career In politics. His own life was greatly Influenced by Socrates, with whom these dialogues are concerned. APOLOGY is Plato's acc ount of the trial of Socrates, which took place in 399 B. C. Tried before the judges and citizens of Athens on charges of impiety and corrupting the young, he was found guilty and sentenced to death. Socrates, you will remem ber, constantly urged people to self-improvement. In his ded icated search for wisdom, he had exposed their ignorance. The state and the people could not stand this "gadfly", for he distrubed their mental apathy. The persons in the dialogue APOLOGY are Socrates, and Meletus, a poet, who opposes him. The scene takes place in the court and is, indeed, a stirring scene. His words of truth and in sight are valuable gems for any generation Reading these dialogues slowly and reflec ting upon their truths would be a rewarding venture for any one. Speaking of death, Socrates said, "Let us reflect in ano ther way, and we shall see that there is good reason to hope that death is food; for one of two things ? either death is a state of nothing ness and utter unconsc lousness, or, as men say, there Is a change and migr ation of the soul from this world to another." Continuing, he said, "Above all, 1 shall then be able to continue my search into true and false knowledge; as in this world, so also in the next; and I shall find out who is wise, and is not.. In another world they do not put a man to death for asking questions; assu redly not. For besides being happier than we are, they will be immortal, if what is said it true." CRITO is the shorter of two dialogues with less than twenty pages in length. Socrates, while in his cell, awaiting death, was visited by his old friend, Crito, who had come with a plan for his escape. Socrates refused to escape. In doing this, he would be bowing to public opinion. It would be a lie to all he has taught and lived. He preferred not to make a hypocrisy of his statement at the trial. Having stated then that he preferred death of exile, he did not go back on his word. This dialogue between Soc rages and Crito is most rev ealing. Socrates asked Crito. "But, why my dear Crito, should we care about the opinion of the many?" He told Crito that a good man "... ought not to retaliate or render evil for evil to anyone. The state had passed sen tence on Socrates, and he had no alternative but to submit. When told that he should think first of his children, Socrates replied "Think not of life and children first and of justice afterwards but of justicefirst, that you may be justified be fore the princes of the world below." Comments On Farming By: Bass U. Hyatt, Jr. Following are some hard earned facts that might be of benefit to some farmers. (1) The type sprayer used on tomatoes is very important. A type that does not properly agitate the spray materials will allow the wettable powder to settle out. The wettable powder will then be applied in much high er concentrations on the first plants sprayed than on plants sprayed later on as the con tainer becomes less full. Sym ptoms showing inadequate spraying then appears in the tomatoes. (2) To be successful in a cow-calf program it is impor tant to have the cows calving at die proper time - Decem ber, January or February. Summer calves that will sell for a low price the first fall or have to be held through die winter cut down the pro fits with this type program. Ealy spring calves should weigh more than 500 pounds by early fall and can normally be sold on a high market. A profit ran be realized from a cow-cali aperation if the cal ves can be marketed the first fall big and good enough to bring over $100.00 each. Either by cows or breed heifers to calve ar the proper time. It is very unpr ofitable to change the calving dates of beef cows after they once start calving at the wrong time. (3) Soil test and apply en ough lime. Most farmers know to do this but they just don't get around to it. Lime can correct a lot of problems and with our soils it is a prerequ isite to high yields on most crops. Lime is cheap here and it is the limiting factor with many of our crops. Not always will additions of phosphate and potash increase yields. Soil tests pin-point the mineral or minerals that will limit the production of your future crops. Money spent buy ing these minerals will bring larger returns than just buy ing fertilize at random. (4) This year many of our tobacco producers harvested their tobacco too early. When the tobacco cured, there was an unnecessary percentage of $7" 0D<11 tmllip T?M?. I i...Nk?k to. tap. 1M to. dtoaator lap* Western Aeto MURPHY, N. C. low quality tobacco. New pro ducers or producers that have had trouble curing their tob acco should be sure the tobacco is ripebeforeharves ting. It does not require any more work to harvest ripe to bacco than green tobacco. Letter To Editor Dear Editor: Three weeks ago, my son's teacher called me on the mat, regarding his grades. This was well and good, as his grades does leave something to be desired. I don't expect a straight "A" student son, so long as he reaches an average C to a B grade level and learns sotnethng, I will be very pleased. His father didn't set any academic records, and has made out fairly well in life. What irks me about the grades has come to light, is, the teacher allows a choice few of the straight "A" girl students grade papers. This is well and good, if properly graded! Well last week, my son brought home another paper showing a bad grade, to be signed. In re viewing this paper, I note that five (5) problems were marked wrong that were right. This was brought to the tea chers attention, who of course, rectified this condition and apologized. Now my question is, how many papers are passed thru the grading course, with co rrect answers marked wrong, resulting in a bad report card? A fifth grade teacher should grade all of the student's papers. Name witheld upon request Hiwussee Dam Chapter Attends District Rally The District VIII Rally of the Future Homemakers of America was heldatAsheville Municipal Auditorium October 9. The theme of the meeting was "Building Blocks for the Future". The Rev. Mark Jen kins, Rector, Calvary Episc opal Church spoke on the topic of Morals and Manners Matter. Miss Susan Banks, President^of the F.H.A. of N. C. presided over the rally. Those attending the Rally were: Mrs. Luclle Connor, Chapter Advisor, Mrs. Vesu King, Chapter parent,, and the following members of theHla wassee Dam Chapter: Lola Reld, Linda Jenkins, Nell Ra per. Brands Prince, Cheryl Hamby, Barbara Prince, Wanda King, Lyndia Caddis, Sandra McDonald, and Ber nice Turner. The number att ending the Rally indudingCh apter Advisors, Chapter Par ents, and members was 1.093. -A kliss Mary Ruth Luther, student at Lees McRae College Banner Elk, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Luther. Cherokee Scout A Clay County Progress, Thurs. Nov. 11,1961 Ottd Troasftrs Robert W. and Hazel M. Bristol to Clyde J. and Alma Poppell, proptery in Valley town. Fred Barton e( al to Mark and Hazel Elliott, property in Cherokee County. Henry G. and Mary Jane Curtis to Bobby Miles and Shelby Jean Ledford property in Hothouse Township. Bass and Callie Dockery to Ted Hamilton, property in Beaver dam. Lake Hi was see Develop ment Co. to Jeffery L. Tuc ker, property in Shoal Creek. Lake Hiwassee Develop - meat Co. to William & Blanche Camp, property in Shoal Creek. Lake Hiwassee Develop ment Cp. to Neal and Frances Penick, property in Shoal Creek. Edward S. and Blanche S. Mauney to Ml Land Co., pro perty in Cherokee County. L. L. Mason Com. toCling man and Elizabeth O'Dell, property in Cherokee County. Ruth Barton Pullium etalto Mark H. and Hazel Elliott, property in Valleytown. Graden and Edith Voyles Stewart to J. J. and Ethel Hamilton property in Murphy. John R. and (Catherine Sum mer ose to Eula Mae Allen property in Murphy. Lee R. and Elizabeth Will iams to Van and Cleo Williams, property in Valley town. k/v/e Funeral Home ' Mtrphy-Aitdrews-Hayesvillt RALPH L. MCCLURE HAYESVILLE ? Ralph U McClure, 56, of Hayesvllle, Rl 4, died Friday, November 5 In his home after a long ill ness. He was a native of Clay County and a retired car penter. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Margie Measf McClure; three daughters, Mrs. Nannie Lou Sawyer of Canton, Ohio, Mrs. Ruth Curtis of Jackson, S. C., and Mrs. Glenda Parker of Atlanta, Ga., four sons, James F. of Marietta, Ga., Blake of Birmingham, Ala., and David ?. and Donald R. McClure, both of the home; three brothers, Lyle, Cecil and Sam McClure, all of Hay es v ill e, and 11 grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Shiloh Baptist Church. The Rev. Ronnie Ledford officiated and burial was in Hayesville Methodist Ceme tery. Pallbearers were Howard and Kenneth McClure, Paul and Ray Mease, Johnny All berry and Willie Jones. Ivie Funeral Home was in charge. WALDROUP INFANT HAYESVLLLE - Wllla Dean W aldroup, infant daughter of Paul and Shirlene Cribble Waldroup, died Monday morn ing, November 8, in a Towns County, Ga., hospital. Surviving besides the par ents are two sisters, Paula Beth and Tracy Leona, of the home; the maternal gra ndparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Cribble, and the paternal gra ndparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hub ert Waldroup, all of Franklin. Graveside rites were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Philad elphia Cemetery. The Rev. Truett Hogsed officiating. I vie Funeral Home was in charge. BEN CHEEK HAYESV1LLE - Ben Cheek, 79, of Hayesvllle, Rt. 1, died Saturday night, November 6, in a Towns County, Ga., hospital following a long illness. He was a native of Cherokee County, a son of the late Bud and Elizabeth Coilett Cheek, a member of Valley River Baptist Church and was a re tired farmer. Surviving are two daugh ters, Mrs. Frankle Crsham, Mrs. N*n Hodges, of Franklin; four sons, Paul, John, Lyle and Carl Cheek of HayesviUe; a sister, Mrs. Dora Lambert of Georgia; and 16 grand children. Services were held at 10 a on. Monday in Oak Forest Methodist Church. The Rev. Roods Ledford and the Rev. Clyde Faulkner officiated and burial was In the church cemetery. Pallbearers were John A. Ernal and Herbert Cheek, Ric hard McClure, Jermoe Smith and Garnet Nelson. Ivie Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Craw ford and daughters, Debbie and Fran attended the funeral of Mr. Crawford's aunt, Mrs. William T. Cook at Sylva Sun day afternoon in the Scott Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Cook was a sister-in-law of Mrs. Ellen Crawford of Mur phy. -M Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Jolley and daughter, Susan and Miss Marian Jolley of Cartersville, Ga., were guests Saturday of Mrs. Florence Mull, enroute to Gatlinburg. 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