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Ivie Funeral Home Mirphy-Aiidrews-Hayesville CLYDE MERCY ANDREWS - Clyde Pteicy, 76. dbd Monday morning January 20 in a local hospital aflat a loot illness. A veteran of World War I he wm a member of the Ledie Stilman Port No. 97, American Lafktn He was a retired employe of Tea* Extract Co., and a lifelong resident of ing are two daughters, Mfr. Lae Hyde of Andrews and In., Raymond Watkins of Hiaory; two sons, Ned of Kfiffport, Tenn. and Morris P*cy of Andrews, a sister, Mjs. Charlie Welch of Bryson Cky; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. rServices were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Valley River Baptist Church of which he was a member. ITJie Rev. France Postell and the* Rev. Harold Anderson officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. MRS. ANNIE GIBBY HAYESVILLE? Mis. Annie Gibby, 80, of Rt. 4, died Monday moraine, January 20 in a Hiawanee Ga. hospital after a long illnes. She was a native of Swain County, where she lived until five years ago when she moved to Hayesville. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Paul Green of Bryson City and Mrs. Vergie Marr of Hayesville; two sons, Ray and Therm an Gibby, both of Bryson City; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Gibby of Hayesville and Mrs. Calvin Lequire of Bryson City; a brother, Monroe Wiggins of Bryson City; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Midway Baptist Church near Bryson City. The Rev. Odie Rogers and the Rev. Kenneth Jenkins officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. MRS. ELSIE ORR ANDREWS-Mrs." Elsie Taylor Oit, 75, died early Tuesday, January 14 in a Brevard hospital after a brief illness. "Blown-in" insulation Cuts Heat, Cooling Bills Average 50x36- ft. House 85 Make your home more comfortable every day of the year. Particularly for older homes, full insulation be tween joists in your attic keeps out cold in winter and warm air in summer. F* FREE Estimates Call 837-3330 STILES INSULATION CO. P. 0. Box 351 Murphy, N.C. 28906 HAROLD YOUNCE, Representative She *? ? native of Macon County, had lived in Andrew* mod of her life aod was a member of Turkey Creek Baptist Church, Brevard Surviving are the husband, Clarence Orr of Brevard; two sons, B.F. Waldroup and Herman Taylor, both of Andrews; four daughters, Mrs. An nice Sobble of Salisbury, Mis. - Eloise Qua ken bush of Graham and Mrs. Hildred Culver and Mrs. Mildred Culver, both of Brevard; three brothers, Walt and Frank, both of Andrews, and Joe Waldroup of Bagdad, Fla.; three sisters. Miss Ruth Waldroup and Mrs. Bertha Matheson, both of Andrews, and Mrs. Maude Watkins of Knoxville, Tenn; 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Andrews Second Baptist Church. The Rev. Ted Ellis officiated. Burial was in Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jess Mashbum, Loyal Wilson. James Conley, Dee Mosteller, Clarence Hogan, and Buck Fisher. I vie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. SMITH TWINS The infant twin sons of Martha Ann Smith of Murphy, died Thursday afternoon in a local hospital Survivors included the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smith of Murphy. G raves de services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Harvey Kincaid. Uncles served as pallbearers. Ivie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Senior Citizens Hold Heelings EBENEZER EBENEZER The Ebenezer Senior Citizens hdd their monthly meeting in the home of Mis. Maynard Palmer, Thursday afternoon, January 16. Mrs. Lois Barnett, coordinator gave the deveotional. The group worked on sewing and crafts. During the social hour the hostess served refreshments to the following: Mesdames, Hattie Kephart, Veryl Davis, Lois Barnett and Mrs. Berths Kephart was a visitor. The next meeting will be held Feb. 13 in the home of Mrs. Veryl Davis. HIWASSEE DAM ? The Hiwassee Dam Senior Citizens met Januray 14 in the home of Mrs. Sam Reid. Mrs. Janie Roberts, president presided, and gave the devotional. A business planning meeting was held for the coming years. Officers for the new year were installed as following; Mrs. Janie Roberts president; Mrs. Edith Reid ? Vice-president; Mis Frances Dockery - Sick and Cheer; Mrs. Edith Reid Friendship chairman; Dean Simpson - recreational director, assisted by Mrs. Ora Reid and Mrs. Lee Garner. Mrs. Lois Barnett, coordinator closed the meeting with prayer. The next meeting, Feb. 11 with visitation to shut ins. Receives Soldier Of The Month Award PFC James L. Bryant, who is stationed in Okinawa, recently received the "Soldier of the Month" award. Bryant, who is assigned to office work dealing with documents, received the award based on his outstanding achievement in his line of work. He is a 1966 graduate of Hiwassee Dam High School and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bryant of Route 2, Culberson, N. C. Before going to Okinawa he received his training a* Fort Bragg, N. C. He is at present studying to compete for "Batallion Soldier of the Month." JAMES L. BRYANT j : After* high school, what? I We have arranged for high school distribution of the booklet "AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, WHAT?" "The day is fast approaching when every citizen will need occupational training." Those are the words of Pi t =ident Johnson, and that day is just about here. Today only five per cent of America's 72 million workers are unskilled. Many high school students do not know how to train for skilled jobs. Many are unaware of the vocational opportunities available in various fields. Guidance counselors believe that a considerable per centage of the student body can be helped by this com pelling presentation of the facts. For our part, a single student influenced to continue his training will justify the expense. We are happy to cooperate in providing this service to the young people of our community. This booklet shows a student WHY he needs training of some sort. It explains how to plan a career . . . how to develop skills and talents . and how to prepare for the future he wants. Also being distributed to the high schools is the booklet "WHAT ABOUT COLLEGE"???? Blue Ridge Mountain EMC YOUNG HARRIS, GEORGIA .1 ? '? ... A&P Announced Decentralization Move To Be Effective February 14 NEW YORK, Jan. 14 - The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. today announced a major decentralization move effective when the nation's largest food retailer begins its new fiscal year February 14. Melvin W. A II dredge, chairman and chief executive officer, said "the new organization structure is designed to facilitate decision-making by local mangement and to provide more flexibility in operating store groups averaging more than $150 million a year in sales/' A & P is delegating operating authority for its 4 7 2 3 stores to 3 3 au ton omousD (visions in the United States. Canada will continue to operate ai a subsidiary company, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Limited. U. S. Divisions will be grouped into four regions - Eastern, Central, Southern and Western. "In today's fast-moving, keenly competitive business of food retailing," Mr. AUdredge said, "it is important that the POT OUT fliat CIMRETTE! SMOLDERING CIGARETTES You wouldn't think of a smoldering cigarette as an instrument of danger the way you would a stick of dynamite. Yet, the Insurance Information Institute reports that smoking and matches are the leading cause of building fires in he United States, resulting in 25 to 30 times as many fires as miscellaneous and unciasified explosions. Duiiag the. past few yean, Upae txiJin twns of nearly one' million .building fires annually, with an annual economic loss exceeding $1.5 billion, the LLL adds. And one of every six building fires is caused by careless smoking habits. So remember to handle cigarettes with care-use ash trays, don't smoke in bed and be sure ashes are out before depositing them in trash cans. THIRTY YEARS AGO JANUARY 26, 1939 COUNTY'S 100TH BIRTHDAY WITH EXERCISES IN MURPHY LAST MONDAY. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Cherokee County, a special program was held at the Cherokee County Courthouse Monday at noon, January 23. Dr. D. h. Tillitt, of Andrews, opened the meeting with welcome to all who were present and a small speech about the topic of the program ' 'The Growth and Development of Cherokee County". Mr. Edmund B. Norvell, who talked on "A Historic Sketch of Cherokee County." On January 4, 1839, the legislator of North Carolina established the county and original boundaries for the Cherokee Indian Reservations. The boundaries extended through part of South Carolina, to Marietta, Ga., and Marion, N. C. covering approximately 40,000 squares miles of land. The Indians later ceded this land back to the government. Murphy was chosen the county seat and the place for building the town was laid off by James Whitaker. About 400 acres of land was left for the town and was laid off in a square. In 1851 the town of Murphy was incorporated, followed by Andrews in 1905, and Marble in 1911. Three courthouses in the town of Murphy have been destroyed by fire. In 1865 the first courthouse was burned. Another courthouse was constructed in 1892 but was destroyed by Are in 1895. In 1926 another courhouse was bum down. This courthouse was built back in 1927 and is still standing today. This is the only courthouse in the United States that b built out of solid marble. The marble was obtained about four mile* from the place when It la standing. men responsible (or buying, (fcsinbuUng and telling, and the operations of our stores, be in position to move quickly in response to the needs of their local markets." The 33 new U. S. Divisions each wil be headed by a general manager, who atao will be a regional vice president. Present division presidents, who also are corporate vice presidents, will continue as company officeis at New York Headquarters and will have liaison responsibilities for regional areas. They will have offices in New York and also maintain offices in the mptctiw n^ont. Increased flexibility at the new divisional level ? expected to expedite operating decisions and adminatralive procedures by establishing direct communication between Headquarters and the selling divisions, Mr. Alldredge said. The decnetralized structure is consistent with the faster-paced, more The decentralized structure is consistent with the faster-paced, more that have occurred since last June when the present executive management team was installed. CLIFF BLUE . . . People & Issues mmnniinmmniiiiiiniiiiiiminl OPEN MEETINGS. . Governor Bob Scott hit it off well with Tarheels newspapermen at the 44th annual Newspaper Institute held at Chapel Hill and Durham last Thursday and Friday, by announc Kg an "open-door administration in all state agencies and departments responsible to him. A year earlier-in January 1968, speaking to the same group in Chapel Hfll, Scott promised, "an open-door administration" if nominated and elected. ij??t Thursday night he came back to read his first executive order carrying out his campaign pledge. SPEAKERSHIP. . Close on the heel of Rep. R- D McMillan's withdrawal as a candidate for Speaker of the 1971 House, Rep. Phil Godwin of Gates County leaped into the race and early indications were that he was gaining a commanding lead while other possible candidates were taking a little time to make up their minds. Phil Godwin entered the House as a freshman in 1961, representing Gates County. He was ? sea tm ate of the writer. Phil w*a I a man vrith ; convictions, T>ut who did dot take to the floor to make many speeches. Two years later as the session was drawing to a close he gained statewide attention when he introducted the controversial "Anti-Communist Speaker-Ban BUI" which has since been amended. Rep. Sam Johnson of Wake County who will head the House Appropriations Committee this session was discussed as a possible contender; also Rep. James Ramsey of Person County but both decided against running and are supporting Godwin which just about wraps the 1971 Speakership race up for the Gates County lawmaker. GRIM REAPER. . . The grim reaper last week claimed the lives of two elder Tarheel statesmen who served their counties and state well in the General Assembly, T. Clarence Stone of Rockingham County and Wilber H Currie of Moore County. Both Stone and Cume served both in the House and Senate. Stone served as president and presiding officer of the State Senate in 1963 and was a colorful figure in Tarheel politics. He was a firm supporter of the "Speaker Ban" law which was enacted on the last day of the 1963 regular session. Wilbur H. Currie of Carthage served his town, county and state for many years in public office. A fanner, lumberman, textile manufacturer, mayor, county commissioner, legislator, UNC trustee, and Presbyterian Elder, he was a solid citizen, and like Clarence Stone dedicated to the best interests of North Carolina Another leading citizen who answering the call of the grim reaper was Mrs. O. Max Gardner, widow of the late Governor Gardner who died in 1947 as he prepared to sail for Great Britain following his appointment as Ambassador to the Court of Saint James. Mrs. Gardner was a great citizen and while 83 years of age when she died could have passed for a lady many years younger. AIP PARTY. . At the Press Institute in Chapel HiD last week quite a few people were in attendance in addition to newsmen including Reid Stubtaxrf Charlotte, leader of George Wallace's American Independent Party in North Carolina. I asked him why George Wallace was staying so quiet and what were his plans for the AIP Party in North Carolina. He said that the American Independent Party planned to sponsor candidates for Congress in Ave Tar Heel districts in 1970, but in districts where conservatives were now serving that candidates would not be entered. Stubbs thinks that the American Independent Party will be able to gain sufficient seats in Congress to hold the balance of power between the Democrats and Republicans something which Wallace attempted to do in the presidential race in 1968. Stubbs said that Wallace was going to give Nixon time to prove himself and when it is seen that there was very little difference between the Johnson and Nixon philosophies of government that Wallace would come back on the scene which will probably be late summer or early fall 1969. PRESS GLIMPSES. . Missing faces at the Press Institute included Henry Belk and his "General Manager" -- Mrs. Belk of Goldsboro; also Mrs. Elizabeth Swindell of Wilson. . A newspaperman with vision and wisdom who has not let an amputated leg dampen his enthusiasm Holt McPherson of High Point who will certainly deserve a place in Tarheel Newspapermen's hall of fame in years to come. . Gordon Greenwood of Black Mountain who recently sold his Black Mountain News to take over the full-time position of Chairman of the Buncombe County Commissioners was on hand at the press meeting. Gordon appears to be getting deeply involved in Western Carolina politics and a man office seekers will be anxious to know. . James L. Knight, publisher of the Charlotte Observer and Charlotte News who heads the Knight chain of newspapers was an interesting speaker at the press meeting on "Nuts and Bolts of our Industry". Bill Friday, Cariyle Sitterson and Douglas Knight are always genial hosts when newspaper people meet at their institutions. . Brodie Griffith, with an occasional slip of the tongue is making a popular and able president of the N. C. Press Association. . Lt Governor Pat Taylor Jr., and House Speaker Earl Vaughn had the "warm seats" when questioned by a panel of newsmen at the press meeting Friday afternoon. . Names mentioned among newanen as possible Democratic gubernatorial candidates in 1972 included Pat Taylor, Mel Broughton, Robert Morgan, Dr. Leo Jenkins and Lindsay Warren. . . -M Hugh Hensley of Marietta, Ga., spent the weekend with his aunt. Miss Dorothy Hensley and other relatives. ? M ? Billy King and Allen Hines of Columbia, S. C., are visiting Billy's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Taylor. -M Mrs. Maude Ha'chett of Gainesville, Ga., spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Ed Waldroup. -M Mrs. Margie Withe rspoon has returned home from a visit with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Madden of Dallas, Texas. c-M The Rev. Jack Watson and Joe Little spent last Friday and Saturday in Flat Rock, attending a meeting of the Dioceaun. -M Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sheppard and son, Bryan of Ardm spent the week-end with Mis. Sheppard '? parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Schuyler. Winners Are Announced In DAR History Contest The American History Easy contest sponsored by the Archibald D. Murphey Chapter of the DAR created much intere* in the Muprtiy Elementary ScbooL One hundred pupils from the fifth, axth, seventh and eighth grades participated. The subject for the Esny was "Heroines of the Revolutionary War." The pupils did much research to find material for the essays Prize winners were: Fifth grade; Tint, Ivy Lovingood, second Keith George, third Ann Carroll. Sixth grade; first Peggy Smart, second Phillip Dickey, thirid Judy Smart. Seventh grade; first Vicki Hall, second Lisa Warner, and third Helen Graves. Eight grade; first Teresa Davis, second Martha Singleton, third Tim Ramsey. The prize winners will be awarded medals at commencement and will receive cash prizes. February is National American History month and in observance of it the first prize winners, their parents and teachers will be guests of the -M Mrs. Ruth Cheney and daughter, Mary Dee., spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Bellamy and daughter, Julia in Greer, S. C. -M Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis of Canton visited their aunt, Miss Hattie Palmer on Saturday afternoon. -M Mrs. Ben Warner who had been visiting relatives in Kingsville., enroute to her home in Sylva spent the week-end with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Hilton. -M Mrs. Leila Dickey has returned home after visiting her children for six weeks in Knoxville. -M Mrs. Dickey says that her son M/Sgt. Thomas E. Dickey will retire from service August 1st., after 20 years service in Marines and Air Force. He is now stationed at Air Force Base, in Minot, N. Dak. -M Mrs. Lois Barnett, Mrs. Fred Swaim, Mrs. Vemon Herron, Mrs. Lola Dockery and Mrs. Hayes Dockery made a business trip to Blue Rdige, Ga., Friday. -M Garey Baenett is spending two weeks in Richmond, Va. October, November and December are traditionally the most dangerous months to drive in North Carolina: * * * Through its computer system, the Department of Motor Vehicles can review the driving record of any North Carolina motorist in a matter of seconds. MR. THOMAS PERLIE HAYES Mr. Thomas Perlie Hayes age 76 of Route 1, Morganton, Ga. passed away Sunday? January 12th at the Watkin* Memorial Hospital in Ellijay, Ga. He was a member of the Flinthill Baptist Church for 4 number of years. Mr. Hayes was born in Cherokee County, N.C. the son of the late John and Sarah Hayes. Survivors are his wife. .Mrs. Cora Abercrombie Hayes of the home. . two daughters, i Muss Arlene Hayes of thA home. . and Mrs. Lee Beaver|| of Culberson,. . one son Mil Harlen Dean Hayes of MurphyJ one sister. Miss Ada Hayes ofl Murphy, one brother George! Hayes of Bryson City, flWl grandchildren and twl great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 14th at 2:00 p.m. from the Flinthill Baptist Church with the Rev. Herbert! Wallace and Rev. Pautl Culpepper officiating. Music I was by the church choir. J Pallbearers were L.#keJ Abercrombie. Luther Joned| Homer Turner, Clifton Hunt! Joe Davenport and Buster Abercrombie. Interment was in the Chastain Memorial Park under the direction of the Chastain-Pack Funeral Home Inc. regular DAR meeting at tin Power Board building, whan first prize winners will mm their essays. Obituaries MRS. T.L. HARRIS, SR. Mrs. T. L. Harris, Sr. of W rightsville, Georgia, died January 9. She was tbe formerly Lelia M. Lawrence, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Lawrence of Ranger in Cherokee County. She was the wife of the late Dr. T. L. Harris of W rightsville and taught school in Wrightsville for 40 years. Surviving are one daughter^ Mrs. Wallace Scarbrough of Covington, Ga.; two sons, Benjamin R. Harris of Warner Robbins, Ga., and Thomas L. Jr. of Sandersville,Ga.; four brothers, Peter J. Lawrence of Miami, Fla., Homer H. Lawrence of Akron, Ohio, Vernie C. Lawrence or Norfolk, Va., Fair C. Lawrence of Atlanta; three sisters, Mia* Matie L. Lawrence of Atlanta, Mrs. Lawrence L. Washburn of Miami, Fla., and Mrs. Floyd Tucker of Opa-Locka, Fla. Mrs. Harris was a graduate of Young Harris College, Class of 1915. She was a member of the Christian Church of Wrightsville, Ga. Funeral services were held in Sandersville, Ga., January 11,' with interment in the Memorial Gardens. Her life was devoted to helping others less fortunate than herself. COLOR DON'T MISS IT! Get a Beautiful Living Color 5 " x 7" PORTRAIT This I* your chance to prmrn the Photo*raphs lllinns of your child in netting livinf color. Dress child in bright colors. We'll make several cute poses. IJmlt I per son per family. Additional family members (2.M each. Brim a friend. PHOTOGRAPHS HOURS Friday, Jon. 24th, 10:00 a.m. til 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25th, 10:00 a.m. til 5 p.m. $|00 COLLINS-CRAIN Department Store Murphy, N.C.