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12 The Cherokee Scout IOC ^ Per CoAy Pages and Clay County Progress \ Volume 79 - Number 5 . Murphy, North Carolina - August 22, 1968 Second Class Postage Paid At Murphy, North Carolina \ 1 ? 39 To Graduate From Tri-County Tech Tri-County Technical Institute announced this week its graduation exercises will be held at 8:00 p.m. August 23. The graduation address will be delivered by Mr. Thomas W. Simpson, President of the AsheviUe-Buncombe Technical Institute. The public is invited to attend. Those receiving diplomas in the School of Cosmetic Art are Joan L. Campbell, Mary Ruth Curtis, Jeanette S. Hughes, all of Murphy; Jessie Carolyn Head and Ina P. Wheeler, both of Andrews; Shelby Jean Anderson, Junia J. Moore and Kay Foster, all of Hayesville; Margaret Diane Dendy, of Hiawassee, Georgia; Lois L. Parker of Warne; Sonja Crisp, Mildred Elizabeth Davis, Laura Jane Farley, Loretta Wall Phillips, Carolyn Janie Shuler, Jo Doris Shuler, Irene F. Walsh and Glenda Sue Wilson, all of Robbinsville; and Juanita E. Horton of Marble. Those receiving diplomas in Welding are Heb A Hughes, James Ronny Killian, Clarence Reid Ledford, Verl Wayne Roberts, Jerry Earl Plemmons, Elbert Ervin Totherow, Jr., and Phillip Lowell Wilcox, all of Murphy; Ronald Bruce Barton of Marble and Ronnie Lee Brooks of Andrews. Those to receive their General Education Development (G. E. D.) Certificates are Jo Ann Garland and Beulah Huffman, both of Robbinsville; Larry Lamar Rayburn, Bobbie Jean Wilson, and Jean P. Winfrey, all of Andrews; Howard Ray Gibson, Eula Miller, and Mary Sue Reece, all of Hayesville; J. C. Wood of Blue Ridge, Georgia; Gerald Conner of Morganton, Georgia, and Christine S. Kyle of Copperhill, Tennessee. Fryemont Inn To Host Folk Singer The Frymont Inn in Bryson City is featuring John Mclntyre, an accomplished Flamenco guitarist, banjo player and folk singer during the week of August 19 ? 24. In addition Hal Strain and his orchestra will be there Tuesday through Saturday night from 9 p.m. till 1 a.m. Hayesville Resident To Be On National TV NEW YORK? Hayesville residents will have a special interest in the nationwide "Up With People" telecast to be seen on the NBC-TV network from 10-11 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, August 23. The 150 voice chorus made up of youngsters from every state in the country includes Rudy Davenport from Hayesville. Bob Hope will kick off the "Up With People" special as a result of his deep interest in the youth of America and in the young men and women who comprise the group. "Up With People" will be sponsored by the Reader's Digest and by The Coca-Cola Company. "I have travelled the length and breadth of the Unitec States, playing before college and university students," Hope said. "These citizens of tomorrow are brighter, more involved, and more knowledgeable than any generation in America's history. I think the 'Up With People' youngsters exemplify the spirit in this country, and are a true reflection of the best we have to offer." Rudy Davenport is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Haig Davenport of Hayesville. Hie IXujOf raapniiflhiHtUf tllftlwto working with the cast and orchestra. Rudy Davenport Registration For Kindergarten Set Mrs. Hugh Powell, Director of the Jack and Jill Kindergarten and Nursery School has announced that registration for the three year old Nursery School and four and five year old Kindergarten will be held at the school on Mill Street in Hayesville, August 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The school is self-supported, established mainly as a service to the community. There are no other non-public schools in Clay County. The program is designed to accomplish specific goals. Namely, social, educational, emotional, physical and spiritual development of the children. There will be no work equivalent to the first grade academic level The purpose of the school is to get the children ready to learn skills in the most desirable fashion. This system provides for the teachers opportunities to employ the techniques necessary to give children the academic training required for first grade without imposing the formal method of conscious drill and practice. Mrs. Powell graduated from Western Carolina University in 1967 with a B. S. Degree in Primary and Early education. She continued her studies at the University of North Carolina and Florida State Unhenity in the Graduate Vtognm. She has taught In Asheville, Charlotte, and Wayneeville, and Orlando, and Winter Park, Florida. She has sarred as Supervising Teacher training five Student Teachers and Interns from Western Carolina University, Rowins College, and Florida State University . Car poo Is will be worked out for children in Hayesville, Murphy, Andrews, Hiawassee, and Young Harris. All parents interested in enrolling their children must register them at the school or contact Mrs. Powell at 389-2158 August 22nd All classes are limited. Piano Workshop A two-day workshop for piano teachers will be held on the Young Harris College campus on Thursday and Friday, August 22 and 23. The morning sessions will begin each day at 9:30 and end at 12:00; the afternoon sessions will begin at 1:30 and end at 4:00. Mrs. William Fox and Mr. Douglas Moore will conduct the workahip, and all piano teachers and prospective piano teachers are invited to attend. There will be sessions on the beginning piano student, developing the child's creative abilities in music, good tone production, good rhythm, pedalling, good teaching materials, and new repertoire. There will be demonstrated lessons with students of Mrs. Fox and Mr. Moore and with students of some of the teacher* attending the workshop. Please contact Mrs. William Fox In can of Young Harris CbDage if you are interested. Death Cars Two people ware killed in the two-car collision that occured Friday about three miles east of Murphy on the Andrews road. The car at left, a 1968 Dodge, was struck when the other car crossed the center lane. blicK tires and a wet spot on the pavement was blamed for the accident. Three Killed, 14 Injured In Car Wrecks During The Past Week A total of three people were killed and 14 were injured in five different automobile accidents in and around Cherokee County during the past week. A two-car head on collision three miles east of Murphy on U. 8. 19 Friday took the lives of a 12 year old Alabama girl and a Cherokee County mother of five. Dead on arrival at Murphy Providence Hospital were Miss Linda Eilene Fox, 12, of Maxwell AFB, Ala., and Mrs. Mary Jo Bryant, 33, of Murphy, Route 3. Injured in this wreck were Lt. CoL Fredrick W. Fox, 35, of Maxwell AFB, Ala., his wife, Wanda Faye Fox, and their eight year old son, William Fox. These are the parents and brother of Linda Eilene. They were all riding in a Dodge driven by Colonel Fox. Those injured in the other car were Miss Janice Bryant, 14, Patricia Bryant, 10, and James Bryant 4. These are four of the children of Mrs. iBryant, who wa^killed. Janice and htricia Bryant were treated and dismissed from Providence Hospital Friday. At press time Wednesday, Colonel Fox and his son, William, were listed as being in satisfactory condition at Providence Hospital. Mrs. Fox, who was taken to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was still in critical condition Wednesday, and is in the intensive care unit hospital officials said. James Bryant was listed as being in fair condition at Erlanger. Highway Patrolman A. Z. Phillips said the Bryant car went out of control, crossed the centerUne and collided with the Fox car. Phillips said the tires on the Bryant car were slick and that they slid on a wet spot on the road. Following the impact the Bryant car spun around in the road and came to rest on the right side of the highway, while the Fox vehicle was pushed off to the left. Colonel Fox said that everyone in his car had on seat belts, but that his wife's was loose since she had been turning around to the back seat talking to the children. His daughter's belt was also loose, he said. A family spokesman said the Fox girl died of a broken neck at the time of the sudden impact. The Bryant car was also equipped with seat belts, but no one was wearing them. The other fatality occurred just across the N. C.? Tennessee line a few miles from Ducktown, Tenn. Lewis Michael Fox, 23, of Route 2 Culberson was killed as his car was struck head on Wednesday, August 14th. Tennessee officials said that Fox was turning left at his place of business and was hit by an oncoming car. A third car was also involved, but no one was seriously hurt. Two of the three occupants in the second car were injured, but they were released after being treated at a Copper Basin hospital. Drivers of three other cars escaped serious injury as their cars were totally destroyed in separate wrecks. Patrolman Patt Miller reported that Bobby Marion May, 19, of Andrews, was slightly injured when he lost control of his 1963 Corvair near Marble. Miller said that May started skidding in a right hand curve, skidded 200 feet and turned over after hitting a left bank. May suffered injuries to the face and head, which, according to Miller, he would not have received had he been wearing seat belts. Miller said that an investigation is continuing. 4-H County Wide Bake Sale The 4-H County Council is sponsoring < a bake sale, Saturday, August 31 on the square in Murphy. Proceeds will be uaed for various county council activities such as scholarships, tours, achievement night, etc. The following people will be taking orders: If you would Uke to have a special kind of cake, pie, etc. baked especially for you, you may call them at the numbers listed. Mrs. A. G. Quinn 837-2350 Rosanna Radford 837-2387 Linda Pope 837 3249 Debn Keener 837-3232 Annette Howell 837-5292 Mrs. Carl Derreberry 321-4406 Mrs. Thomas Blount 837-3301 Thaw people will begin taking orders August 19 and will stop taking orders on August 28. Gome out and support your 4-H County CbuadL The 4-H County Council is also sponsoring a swimming party for all active 4-H Club members and leaders in the county on Friday, August 23 at the Murphy Swimming Pool There will be a picnic supper proceeding the party at 5:30. All 4-H'ers are invited to attend. Townson Appointed Representative Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company has announced the appointment of J. C. Townson as special representative for Cherokee, Graham and Clay Counties. Mr. Townson was formerly employed by the Townson Funeral Home. Robert Coy Stewart, 23, of Murphy was injured around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning when his 1966 Mustang hit a rock wall about one mile west of Marble on U. S. 19. Miller said that Stewart waited for three hours before any help arrived. Stewart was taken to an Asheville hospital for treatment of facial injuries. Miller emphasized that Stewart would probably have been seriously injured had he not been wearing seat belts. Kenneth Morrow, 17, of Rt 4, Murphy was injured when the 1968 Chevelle in which he was riding left black marks 219 feet and overturned Sunday night. The accident occurred 11 miles west of Murphy on N. C. 294. Miller said that no charges were filed against Donnie Morrow, brother of the injured who was driving the car. City Taxes Raised From $2.00 To $2.10 Per $100 The Murphy Town Board raised city taxes $.10 from $2.00 to $2.10 per $100 valuation in their last regular meeting. The rai?' was needed to cover the budgt.. expenditure of $246,061. Of this amount, $40,391 is bond expense with the remainder falling into the general operating expense category. Water and sewer rates were also raised to cover increasing costs. The mininum water rates for all customers inside the city limits was increased $.50 on the 3,000 gallon minimum, with the sewer charge remaining 70% of the total water bill. For customersoutsideof the city limits an increase of $2.50 on the 3,000 gallon minimum was put into effect. Where County Schools Opening Date, Teachers Announced Schools in the Cherokee County Administrative Unit will open August 26. Students will register and receive assignments on August 27, with the first full day of school beginning August 28th. Teachers for the Cherokee County Administrative Unit are as follows: Ranger Mrs. Addilee B. Brown, Principal, Mrs. Luella J. Newman, Mrs. Sallie K. White, Mrs. Evangeline S. Johnson, Mrs. Jean Sheilds, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Mr. J. Alden Cooke, Miss Lois Allison, Mrs. Jean Alexander, Mr. Burke E. Moore. Hiwassee Dam: Mr. William Rex Sudderth, Principal, Mr. Edward G. Altland, Counselor, Mrs. Barbara R. Sampson, Mr. William G. Anderson, Mr. Paul R. Hawkins, Mr. James N. Hawkins, Mr. Donald L. Amos, Mr. Ray C. Sims, Mr. Amos Q. Ketner, Mrs. Ruby W. y/ilcox, Mrs. Thelma K. Kissel burg, Mrs. Vesta T. Verner, Mrs. Edith S. Anderson, Miss Bernice Boring, Mr. Charles E. Dumas, Miss Wilma Tate, Mr. David Hendrix. Unaka: Mr. Jerry Dickey, Principal, Mrs. Lucile M. Morrow, Mr. Neil H. Marcus. White Church: Mr. William Roy Pipes, Principal, Mrs. Vey A. McDonald, Mrs. Frances W. Roberts, Mrs. Nellie H. Morrow, Miss Martha Marie Gregory. Peachtiee: Mr. Paul J. Vaught, Jr., Principal, Mrs. Thelma P. Axley, Mrs. Irene K. Stowe, Miss Alida D. Sudderth, Mrs. Florence W. Gentry, Mr. Nickey Mosteller, Mrs. Marcella H. Smith. Martins Creek: Mr. John T. Smart, Principal, Mrs. Bertha Carringer, Mrs. Edith M. Evans, Mrs. Ruby M. Hemphill, Mr. Verlin Martin, Mr. James C. Moffitt, Mr. Charles W. Caldwell. Supervisor: Miss Eunice E. Shields. Attendance Officer Mrs. Ruby Bryson. , Lunchroom Supervise*: Mis. Dollie M. Smart ESEA Title I Co-Ordinator: Mr. Fed Martin, Jr. Murphy Golf Course Construction has finally begun on the 18 hole golf course being built four miles south of Murphy on the old John Mulkey farm. The course, which will be complete with driving ranges, cartways, a small lake and ponds will be completed within approximately one year. The machine in the foreground is approaching the ninth hole, which is near the road. (Photo by Bill Gray) Annual Radio Day Held By Women's Club The Murphy Business & Professional Women's Club held their annual Radio Day Program, Tuesday. Each year all club members solicits advertising and donations from the business and professional people in the Tri-County area in an effort to raise money for the clubs scholarship fund. From this fund, two deserving female graduates from the Cherokee County schools receive a scholarship of $400.00 each to assist them in furthering their education in the college of their choke. This is one of the many Motorcycle Accident Robert Vernon Palmar received serious injuries Saturday nifht when the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a car just outside of Murphy. Police Chief Pete Stakup said that the accident occurred near Fowler's 66 station at the corner of Bautt Street and Valley River Avenue. Stakup said that Martha Annett Mashburn of the Unaka section was pulling into the main road and failed to see the motorcycle. She was given a citation for failure to yield right of way. Palmer was taken to Mission Memorial Hospital In Asherille. He is baing Mated for compound fractures In Ms In sm as rlakl * ID WW ngm wg. undertakings the Murphy Business & Professional Women's Club No Physicals Set Officials of Cherokee and Clay Counties Selective Service boards have announced that they are not required to forward any registrants for physical examinations during the month of September. The Hayecville Board, No. 22, la alao not required to forward any for induction through September. Thtry will be several inducted by Local Board No. 20 in Murphy during this time. They will t? announced at a later date, according to Mrs. Pnnkie Robinson, secretary of the Cherokee Board. Retail Sales High For 1968 Cherokee County'* (iocs retail sales for the fiscal year 1967-68 totaled $23,278,937, according to North Carolina Revenue Commissioner L L. Clayton. Tut collection from these sales amounted to $511,463.99. In comparison, the entire state's gross retail sates was $9,780, 612,276, which is close to $10 MiUon. These figures were obtained from Use end Sate tax Mints filed monthly by most On 93,000 merchants in the state, to Clayton. The om tar In la, and sewer service is provided the rate will remain 70% of the total cost of water and sewer services which in the past have been peatly subsidized by city taxes. Mr. John Gill, who will be leaving Murphy soon for employment in a Lithouia, Georgia bank tendered his resignation from the Murphy Hospital Committee and the Murphy Library Board. The resignation was accepted with Mayor Cloe Moore and the Town Board expressing appreciation for the many public services rendered by Mr. GUI. In other business of the meeting Mr. Glenn Reece was promoted to Assistant Police Chief retroactive to July 15. The Town Board endorsed a program recently started by the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the purpose of which is to promote highway safety and reduce traffic' accidents. This program was adopted at the request of Mr. DeeWitt Sharp, Director Cherokee County Civil Defense Agency. Mr. Sharp has offered the full assistance of the Cherokee County Civil Defense in a one and one half year safety campaign beginning July 1, 1968 through December 31, 1969. He is asking for a co-ordinated effort of County and City governments, Sheriff's Departments, Police Departments, Churches and Civic organizations in an all out effort to promote safety consciousness by individual motorist. Murphy Football Tickets On Sale Jim McCombs announced that season tickets for the 1968 Murphy High School football games are now on sale. These tickets are good for five home games and sell for $6.00 The Bulldogs will open their home season against Blairsville, Ga. on Friday night, September 6th. For the tint game, the Bulldogs will take to the road to play Gilmer County in Elijay, Ga. on August 30th. This will be the first game of the season for the Bulldogs. Season Tickets can be purchased from Kenneth Godfrey at Parkers Drug Store, A Id en Coward at Cowards, Joe Fowler at Murphy 66 Service Station and John Carringer. By purchasing a season ticket, you can save the price of one game. Admission at the gate is $1.50 per game TVA Reports Rainfall Low For July Nearly every day during July TVA't network of rain guage observers reported showers somewhere in the locally- heavy amounts. Bat these rains were so scattesad that the region's avawjs rainfall for the month was only 3.5 inches, about three-fourths of the normal amount and the lowest July avenge in eight years. The higher Mid lowest July total from acroas the ?we?-?tate region were both la the KoxvOa, Tana., am-9.13 inches at Chaw has Dam and only 0.67 of an inch * Fort
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