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The Cherokee Scout ' Cherokee County's Best Seller' ?*01 ra nd Clay County Progress Volume 78 - Number 15 wUr^y, North Caroline November 2, 1967 12 Pog?> Tl>i? Week at Muw?Sy*M3?^><rcAWO>.i>^ ?stco Announces Rate ?rep On Long Distance Reductions in charges for >ng distance telephone ser ine began for die customers f Western Carolina elephone Company and festo Telephone Company lt& lesday according to ames Armstrong, President f the two companies. The lower rates will apply 9 interstate long distance alls, Armstrong said. Cus omers will benefit in three rays? lower charges on many alls, longer time periods and dded days (Saturday andcer ?ln holidays) when low rates PPty This will be the 22nd major ate reduction since coast-to oast service began in 1915. "hat year, a call between lew York and San Francisco ost $20.70. By 1940, the day ate was $4. The $1 night ate came in 1963 for calls 'After 9", followed in 1965 y "After 8". The "After 8 and Sunday" ate will become the "After 7 and weekend rate, and it will also apply all day on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. Present evening rates which extend from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. will apply between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. each weekday and will be named "After 5". The rate for maximum distance during these hours will be lowered from JL.50 to $1.25 for the first three minutes of a sta tion-to-station call. Daytime station-to-station rates beyond 468 miles will be lowered, and the maximum cost for a call across the coun try will drop from $2.00 to $1.75 for the first three minutes. These rates will be in effect between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Fri day. 'Armstrong said there would )e a considerable savings to telephone customers as well as making long distance calling more convenient and economical. ^Community Buys Three WNC Papers Community Newspapers, n3. of Murphy has announced oday the purchase of three restem North Carolina weekly newspapers. Jack T. Owens, president if Community Newspapers aid the three are The Frank In Press of Franklin, The Fraham Star of Robbinsvllle, nd The Black Mountain News if Black Mountain. Owens and Bob Sloan, ormer owner of the Frank in and Robbinsvllle papers, laid in a joint announcement hat the two papers were sold d Franklin Press, Inc., a 'holly owned subsidiary of Community Newspapers. The Black Mountain paper was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Greenwood. In a joint announcement the Greenwoods and Owens said Mr. Greenwood will continue as editor and publisher with no change in personnel or policy. Sloan will continue in his capacity as editor of The Franklin Press. Nopersonnel or policy changes will be made there or in Robbinsvllle. Community Newspapers Is a North Carolina corporation and also publishes The Andrews Journal, Andrews and The Smoky Mountain Times, Brysor. City. VERNON HOWARD AND CONNIE SATTERFIELD, seniors, were crowned King and Queen of the Hiwassee Dam Fall Carnival Saturday night. Pictured with them are, from the left, front row-David Anderson, Marvin White, Jerry Stiles, Matthew Stiles, Tim Hamby, Prince Elmer Morrow, Princess Lisa Floyd, Peggy Gibson, Angela Boriqg Sue Lynn Murphy, Sheilah Loudermilk and Sheila Howard; back row-Wayne Price, Richard Hooper, Mike Payne, Steve Bryant, Wlnfield Clonts, Gayle Ledford, Margaret Beaver, Sue Picklesimer, Patricia Reid and Joanne Long. The carnival goal this year was to complete payment on the new intercom and PA system and to supply playground equipment for the elementary school. Princess Lisa and Prince Elmer turned in a record of $712 while Queen Connie and King Vernon set a record for seniors with $634. Junior runner-ups Gaye Ledford and Winfield Clonts and elementary runner-ups Peggy Gibson and Tim Hamby also reported high totals. (Photo by Student Photo grapher Ronald Tipton). Marketing Rules Changed For Out-Of-State Cattle The Cherokee County Extension office received con firmation Friday of changes in North Carolina regulations concerning the marketing of out-of-state feeder cattle The new regulations will permit Georgia beef cattle producers to market their animals through cooperative sales held in North Carolina with no restrictions. All heifer cattle will be tested for Bru cellosis at the sale regardless of origin. Extension chairman Jack Earley said the first co operative sale is expected to take place in Murphy next fall. The regultion change was originally requested to ac comodate producers in the local border area, but as approved they include the Carolinas, Georgia and Vir ginia. Earley indicated the regu lation change will enable cattle producers in the area to receive a better price for their animals. "Buyers are willing to pay Andrews Downs Murphy For SMC Championship By Red Schuyler Before the largest crowd ever to see a football game in Andrews (estimated at 4,000) or more) the Wildcats defeated the Murphy Bulldogs, 7-0. The fans had anticipated that it would be a high scoring con test with a possibility of both learns scoring frequently but it was strictly a defensive battle from start to finish. The only consolation the Bulldogs have is that due to the fact that Andrews is Class A and they are Class AA.they will play at least one and possibly several more games in the State playoffs. The Wildcats are the Smoky Mountain Conference Champ ions for 1967, posting an al most perfect season record. The Wildcats, with one more game to play, have won eight games and tied one and should wind up the regular season play with nine wins and one tie. The State playoffs are scheduled to start on the 17th The Bulldogs' first opponent has not been decided, but in all probability it will be T.C. Roberson of Skyland. Right now it Is a tie between T.C. Roberson and Edneyville, T. C. The two schools tied when they played earlier and the game was decided by total yardage with Edneyville get | ting the nod. Edneyville has lost a game and T.C. Roberson plays North Buncombe this Friday night. Should T.C. Roberson lose, then Edney ville will be the first opponent for the Bulldogs in the play offs. If T.C. Roberson wins, they will face the Bulldogs In the game Friday night, Andrews won the toss and decided to have possession of the ball immediately. The ball was kicked to Leslie Mc Kinney on the ten yard line and McKinney handed off to Gary Morgan who returned it to the Andrews 29 yard line. Andrews, making only a net gain of two yards in the first three downs kicked out to the Bulldog 42 yard line with no return. * In the first series of downs for the Bulldogs they could only make three and one half yards, so they kicked out to the Wildcat 21 yard line with no return. The Bulldogs gained eight yards in the exchange of punts. On the first play, Bradley was stopped at the line of scrimmage, Gary Morgan picked up four yards, but the Bulldogs were guilty of being offsides and the Wildcats took the five yard penalty. Van Brown then picked up a yard. With third and four to go, Bradley romped 14 yards for the first first down of the night. On the next series, Morgan gained three and the Bulldogs were guilty again of ?n Infraction and were penalized 15 yards and another first down. Morgan then picked up seven yard. This time the Wildcats were guilty of an infraction and they were penalized IS yards. Bradley, in three tries, picked up 13 yards but was shy two yards for a first down and the Wild cats kicked to Harold Kep hart on the 11 yard line with a two yard return Kincaid netted one yard and then Mike Kephart taking apitchoutfrom Stiles picked up ten yards and a first down. In three subs at the Wildcat line, the Bulldogs could only net six yards and once again called on Scott to boot it away. Scott got off a long kick and it was downed by Bradley on the Wildcat 27 yard line with no return. In three plays Bradley picked up 13 yards and a first down as the first quarter en ded. An intended pass to Gary Morgan fell to the ground. Another pass attempt and the Wildcats lost seven yards. Once again the Wildcats called on Bradley and he responded with a 17 yard gallop and a first down. Andrews Dickedup another first down and were on their way to another. With fourth down and three to go on the Bulldog 30, they decided to go for it but were shrt a few inches, and the Bull dogs took over on their on 27 1/2 yard line. Mike Kephart picked up one yard and then John Wiahon DOUG STEVENS finds ttw going rough against ? stroqg Andrews dtteiM. (Photo by Jim Morgan) intercepted a Miles pass on the Bulldog 32 and returned it four yards to the Bulldog 28. Bradley then picked up one yard. On the next play, Gary Morgan heaved a pass to John Golem in the epd zone good for six points. Bradley's kick for the extra point was good. This made it Andrews 7, the Bulldogs ,0 with 5:52 remaining in the first half. On the ensuing kickoff, the ball sailed out of bounds and the Bulldogs put it in play at their 40 yard lim. Stiles, in three pass attempts with little or no protection, had to "eat" the ball three times and lost a total of 21 yards, placing the ball on the Bull dog 19 yard line. Scon again was called on to kick it out and the ball went to Morgan on the 50 yard line with an eight yard return. In this series, McKinney ran for three yards, then lost a yard and the next pass attempt lost eight yards and the Bull dogs were offsides and pena lized five yards. On the next play Bradley, without a doubt one of the best all round backs seen in this section in a long time, burst through the line and picked up twenty one yards and a first down placing the ball on the Bulldog 14 yard line. McKinney fumbled the next play and Murphy re covered on the Murphy 12 yard line with 2:20 remain ing in the first half. On the next three plays, Murphy could only net eight and one-half yards and the Bulldogs again kicked it out of danger to the Bulldog 49 yard line, with 49 seconds remaining. A few plays later the first half end ed. The second half was quite ? bit like the first half with Andrews dominating the play in all departments. The Wild cats picked five first downs in the second half while holding the Bulldogs to no first downs. Two first downs in the first half were all the Bull dogs could get for the game. Late in the second half, with 3:16 left. Murphy took possession of the ball as a result of a punt by Andrews on the Bullcfeg 42 yard line. With fourth and 20 yards to go for a first down and two minutes left to play, realiz ing that if they kicked the ball, they would never get possession of it again, the Bulldogs had no other choice than to try to go for it. A peas to Doug Stevens only netted 4 yard* and the Wild cats took over on the Bulldog 32 yard line. The game ended with Andrew* in possession o( the ball on the seven yard line. three to four cents more per pound if they are able to buy, in larger quantity, animals of the same grade, sex and approximate weight," he pointed out. He said with more sellers represented at sales here, more of the big buyers will be encouraged to attend. Cattle producers in Cher okee, Clay, and Graham Coun ties in North Carolina and Union, Towns, and Fannin counties in Georgia began con certed efforts to organize a c 1... tccuci tail ddic Atfdi. spt Paul Nave of Murphy was elected chairman of the board of directors of two members from each county to take steps necessary to or ganize the sale. After drawing up new regu lations, the directors sent Marshall Orr of Andrews and Frank Colvard of Robbinsville to defend the proposed changes before the Executive Board of the North Carolina Cattlemens Association and the North Carolina Veterinary Division. The new regulations were subsequently adopted by the North Carolina Board of Agri culture and cooperative agreements were signed with the three other participating states. Nave announced the directors will meet in Dec ember to finalize plans for next fall's feeder calf sale. Jaycees Start Toys Campaign The Murphy Jaycees have begun their annual Toys for Tots Campaign, according to the project chairman. Glen Beaver.^ Anyone wishing to contri bute candy or toys to the campaign can call any Jay cee for pickup. Beaver can be reached at 837-3026. Murphy Midgets Cinch First The Murphy Midgets clinched the Smoky Mount ain Conference championship with a 27-13 win at Robbinsville Saturday night. Coach Haskel Robertson's team held a slim 14-13 lead at the half but they wrapped up the victory with two second half touchdowns. The Mites settled for a 6-6 tie at Robbinsville but still have an outside chance to win the championship In their divi sion this week. The Mites must defeat Hayesville Friday night in Murphy to stay alive. Should they win and should Robbins ville lose to Andrews, the Murphy Mites will finish In first place. Kick off time Fri day is 7 p.m. The Murphy crew drove w Robbinsville 10 yard line in the opening series of plays Satur day but lost the ball on a fumble. Murphy did score In the second period and the Black Knights dad it late in the game. Watershed Group Plans Information Program YOUNG HARRIS, GA. ? The Upper HUwassee Water shed Development Association plans to contribute Its efforts in 1968 on making information available that will be useful in reaching development ob jectives in the five county area served by the group. A special committee headed by R.D. Bruce of Murphy met last Thursday night to deter mine what projects should re ceive the attention of the Asso Andrews Soldier Dies In Vietnam SP4 Ramond T. Mashburn of Andrews was faulty wounded in action in Vietnam early in the morning of Oct ober 23. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse T. Mashburn of Andrews. The family was notified late last Wednesday night that he was missing in action. Word of his death was received Thursday morning. Mashburn was wounded "by a burst of automatic weapon's fire while participating on a squad ambush patrol," according to his company commander, Capt. Donald A. Simpson. The commander, in a letter to the Mashburns, said their son was "one of the finest soldiers in my command." Simpson said he is recom mending that Mashburn be promoted to the rank of ser geant and awarded the Bronze Star Medal posthumously. He told the family a mem orial service was held in the company's field chapel on Oct ober 24. SP4 Moshburn Mashburn was serving with the 21st Infantry, 196th Light Infantry Brigade. The body was scheduled to arrive in Andrews Wednes day. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Andrews First Baptist Church. Herbert Sheidy Wins This Week's Contest Herbert Sheidy of Andrews took first place in The Scout Football Contest this week with 20 correct predictions out of 23 games listed. There was a tie for second place. E. C. James of Rt. 3, Murphy, a previous win ner, and E. R. Voyles of Rt. 4, Murphy, will split the second and third place money and points. Both contestants had four wrong and both were off 13 perdlcted Andrews would beat Murphy, 14-6, andVoyles said the score would be 13-7. An drews won the game, 7-0. James moves Into second place in the competition for the grand prize - two tickets and $25 expense money for the Atlanta -Chicago pro game in Atlanta on December 17. Here are the current point standings: Don Gentry-seven and one-half points. E. C, James - five and one-half points. Karen Watson, Larry Shope, James H. Kilpatrick, Patsy Hyde and Herbert She idy - five points each. Sandra Mintz, Don Gregory and Boyd Pullium - three points each. Terry Sanders and E, R. Voyles - two and one-half points each. Abby Mathis, Herbie Gibson and Dale Lunsford- two points each. Fran Crawford, Richard B. Caldwell and Graham Bay less - two-thirds of a point each. The race for the big prize is wide open, so turn to this week's contest page and try your luck. Benton Seeks Insurance Post RALEIGH ? Fred M. Benton of Raleigh announced Monday that he will be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for State Co mmissioner of Insurance in the May, 1968, primary ele ction. In his announcement for the past, Benton said the people of the State "don't understand what's going on in Insurance" and laid the blame on the Insurance De partment. He went on, "This wide gulf between the people of North Carolina and the In surance has to be bridged before we are eoing to get an effective insurance sit uation In this state." Benton said if nominated and elected to the post he would Initiate hearings by the de partment throughout the state. He also suggested the In surance Department would become more involved in promoting traffic safety since it has such an effect on the premiums paid by drivers. elation next year. After hearing a reportfrom Dr. Dave Harrington of TVA's agricultural development di vision, the group voted to: --Promote the planned egg marketing co-op for the five county area. The co-op willbe built in Clay County. ?Endorse a proposed feeder calf sale which is expected to be held in Murphy Dr. Harrington said he under stands differences in the health regulations of North Carolina and Georgia have been ironed out so that live stock producers from the entire area can participate. --Continue support of the ?omatoe program and encourage more farmers to participate in the production of tomatoes. ?Support the development of an area hog marketing pro gram. Dave Bruce of Murphy, chairman of the tourism and recreation work group, pro posed that the Association en dorse and support the Cherokee County Recreation Complex, the proposed Chatuge Shores Recreation Area in clay County, the Towns County EDA Recrea tion Study and the restoration of Fort Butler in Murphy. He also asked for continued support of the work group's placemat project and proposed brochure pro ject. The committee voted to accept his recommendations. Bruce also announced the appointment of Ed Henry, Superintendent of Vogel State Park, to the tourism and re creation work group. Rev. George Dalton of Hayesville, chairman of the human resources work group, suggested a survey of job opportunities in the five counties in order to inform young people of available em ployment as a means of keeping them in the area. He also asked for continued support of the school drop out prevention program. Both proposals were adopted. TTie committee voted to continue support of the bus iness and industry work group's project to develop a fact sheet for distribution to industrial prospects and the maps showing the location of desirable industrial sites in the area. Continued support was also voted for all watershed pro jects in the five counties. Nominations were made for trustee positions which are up for re-election in December. George Bowers was nom inated to retain his position for Clay County. John Ramsay was nomin ated to succeed R.D. Bruce as a trustee for Cherokee County. Bruce is the presi dent-designate for 1968 and Is expected to be formally elected at the Association's annual meeting on December 7. Jimmy Taft was nominated to serve another term for Towns County. Ben Car, now an alternate was nominated as a new trus tee for Union County. Fannin County was not rep resented at the meeting and no nominations were made to fill the vacancy which will occur there. NOVEMBER SUM HON TVt ?(? TUN Ml UT 12 3 4 5 6 7 ? 9 1011 12131415161718 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 2930 It all depends on the floor plan of your home and die aize of your family. Perti^is you need an i^atalra bedrooir phone, or one In the kitchen, or in the basement. You ]uai name the place, and we'll in ?tall - convenient extanalor phonea In the busy spots of pour home, P. S. Extension phones tr color make wonderful gifts, Mot WESTCO TELEPHONE COMPANY Mw>h> Ktlnmi Office Dtel M7-J101 MISS NOVEMBER Miss SviMit Caward, doufktsr ml Mr. and Mrs. Alton C?war< Murphy, M.C.
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