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12 Cherokee Scout PAGES and Clay County Progress IOC Per Copy 1 Volume 80 _ Number 2 ? Murphy, North Carolina, 28906 ? Second Class Postage Paid At Murphy, North Carolina ? THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1969 Tri-County Raceway Under New Management Jack Wimpey, President of Tri-County Raceway, Inc. announced today that the 1/4 mile day track has been placed under new management. Billy A. Smith, a Forsyth County, Ga Raceway owner 1 has accepted the management position at Tri-County and will be in charge of the tracks operation and track promotion. "As much as I have enjoyed managing Tri-County, I just don't have the time to devote to the track and operate Wimpey Construction," Mr. CHARLES S.JOHNSON Johnson Is New A Manufacturing Director Charles S. Johnson has been appointed Director of Manufacturing at the American Thread Company effective September 1, John B. Love, President, has announced. In his new capacity Johnson will have overall responsibility for all of American Thread's manufacturing and finishing facilities as well as its general engineering, operations, industrial engineering and production planning functions. He has been serving as General Manager, Southern Plants, since May, 1965. Johnson joined American Thread in 1939 and progressed through a series of supervisory posts becoming Assistant General Manager of its Willimantic, Connecticut plant in 1961. He was advanced to Manager of the Sevier, North Carolina Finishing plant in the Fall of 1962. Johnson attended Wentworth Institute in Boston and the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida and served as a Captain in the United States Air Force during World War II. He is married to the former Evelyn Haw ley and has two sons, Timothy and Charles, Jr. and two daughters, Debra and Candace. He succeeds William H. , Burton, Jr. who has resigned | from his post with the i company to accept a position I with another firm. American Thread is a leading manufacturer of cotton and synthetic thread and yarn for industrial and home use. New Shoe Store To Open Friday A new shoe store, called the "Shoe Box" is opening Friday in Murphy. EUa Jean Weds, owner of the store said that the Shoe Box will sell better shoes for ladles and children. Hie store wfll be located beside the Fabric Shop In the old Merie Norman Building. In addition to shoes the store wfll sell ladies handbags, ladies hoee, terry scuffs, g. umbrella's, gloves, scarfs, 1 American Tourister Luggage V* and other acceasory items. I EUa Jean is a Nurse >1 Anesthetist and was previously / employed In Atlanta and the V District Memorial Hosptial in I Wimpey said. "I also feel that Billy Smith, with his many years experience in the racing business will enhance Tri-County and promote bigger and better racing in Cherokee County," Wimpey stated. After being closed for a week to reclay the track and make other improvements, Tri-County will re-open Saturday night. Also scheduled for Saturday night in a wheelbarrow race and a drawing for a boys or girls bicycle. Tickets for the drawing will be given to each child under 12 years of age as they enter the gates. Opening Date For Schools Opening dates for Cherokee County Schools were announced Monday, by Cherokee County School Superintendent, John Jordan. According to Jordan, all teachers will report to work at their respective schools Thursday, August 21, at 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 25, will be teacher ? student orientation and registration day. School buses will run at the regular time in the morning. However, this will only be a half-day session. Lunchrooms will not serve lunches on his day. Tuesday. August 26, will be the first official school day. Jordan also stated that all schools will observe Monday, September 1, Labor Day, as a holiday. Also, schools will not be in session on Friday, September 19. This day has been set aside for teachers to attend the Western District NCEA meeting at Western Carolina University. Workers in the Pigeon Valley Tomato Packing Company are busily cleaning, grading, and packing the vegetable before they go on the market. With more than 90 growers to begin bringing in tomatoes within the next two-wppk period, the workers are kept busy keeping up with the demand made on them. Tomato Market Opens In Area The Murphy tomato market opened its doors for this year's tomato crop onTueidiy July 15 . It was reported that 35 growers had tomatoes ripe enough to market on opening day. More than 90 growers are expected to begin marketing activities through the local packing shed within the next two weeks. The shed is now operated under entirely new ownership and management. Mr. Way Abel of Canton, N. C. is the new owner and has re-named the ?hed the Pigeon Valley Tomato Packing Company (formerly Horton Purchasing Company). Mr. Abel has insisted that the Murphy market haa great potential for developing into a very strong and active complex. Continued on Page 10 Kathy Lunsfcmi, standing, and Patty Little demonstrate thejhse of the new tomato harvester cart at the tomato gravers field day July 17 at the Loy Lunsford farni/n Peach tree W.D. Townson Memorial Completed The stone entrance to the Sunset Cemetery in Murphy built as a memorial to Mr. Dave Townson has been completed, although, not enough money has been donated to pay for the construction cost. Those wishing to make a donation please contact Mrs. Rosemond Mattox, chairman of the Murphy Garden Club committee in charge. Evergreen shrubs are needed to plant in front of the wall. The Club will be happy to accept any shrubs any one wishes to donate. Twenty-Five Driving Under The Influence Cases Heard In County District Court The Cherokee County District Court met in regular session Tuesday and Wednesday, July 22, and 23, with the Honorable Felix E. Alley, Jr., present and presiding, and Honorable James H. Howell, Jr., present and prosecuting. A total of 85 cases were on the docket for the two day session. Driving under the influence topped the docket with 25 cases being heard. Public drunkeness was second with a total of 20 cases and speeding was third with eight cases being heard. . Five felony cases were on the docket and six civil cases. The following proceedings were heard on matters pending before the court: State vs Willard Crawford, charge, A.W.D.W., this case is continued for the State and the defendant until August 4, 1969. State vs Joby Cathey, charge, A.W.D.W., probable cause found. Bond set in the sum of $500.00 for appearance in Superior Court. State vs Lee Ellen Pearson, charge, A. W. D. W. No probable cause found. Case dismissed. State vs Russell Pearson, charge, A.W.D.W. Probable cause found. Bond set in the sum of $500.00 for appearance in Superior Court. State vs Gene E. Pickens, charge, A.W.D.W. This case is continued for the stand until August 4, 1969. State vs Jack Russell Craig, Jr. Speed 80-55, Plea: Guilty, Judgment: Fine $50.00 and cost, and surrender license. State vs Bob Hedden, charge P. D. Plea: Guilty, Judgment: Sentenced 20 days to county jail and given credit for time served. State vs John Dee McDonald, charge D.U.I.; Possession, Plea: Guilty, Judgment: Fine $125.00 and Town Board Adopts Budget The Murphy Town Board met in a special session Monday night and adopted the proposed town budget. The tax rate was lowered from 2.10 per 100.00 valuation to 1.60 per 100.00, down 50 cents per 100.00 from last year. Although the tax rate was lowered 50 cents this does not mean a decrease in taxes. The board also approved a 15 per cent increase in the valuation of property. Last year the town appraised property at the rate of 45% of total property value. This year the board voted to raise the rate to 60% of total property value. According to Murphy Town Clerk, C. E. Johnson this means a one and one-half per cent tax increase. the cost, and surrender his driver's license. State vs Leonard Clontz, charge Threaten witness, Plea, continued for the defendant until Aug. 4, 1969. State vs William Francis Stalcup, D. U. I, Continued for the defendant until August 25, 1969. State vs James E. Rich, charge D.U.I., Plea: Not guilty, Verdict: Guilty, Judgment; Fine $100.00 and cost, and surrender license. State vs Frank Beavers, charge, P. D., Plea: Guilty, Judgement: Prayer for judgment continued on payment of the cost. State vs Earnest Dockery, charge, P. D. Plea: Guilty, Judgment: Fine $10.00 and the cost. State vs. Melvin Benny Abemathy, charge, D. U. I. Continued for the State until August 4, 1969. State vs Howard Willard Johnson, charge Speed 80-55, Plea: Guilty, Judgment: Fine $50.00 and the cost, nd surrender license. Not operate a motor vehicle until duly licensed. State vs Frances Lorene Derreberry, D.U.I.; Revoked license; No Ins.; No Reg. Def. is called and failed. Judgment ni si sci fa and capias. State vs Thurman Grady Dockery, charge D.U.I. 2nd offense. Continued fro the defendant until August 4, 1969. State vs Agnes H. Morrison charge Wrong Side. Plea: Not guilty. Verdict: Not guilty. State vs James Kenneth Dumas, Oneonta. Ala. charge D.U.1. Called and failed. Bond forfeited. Nol pros with leave. State vs Claude Wheeler charge D.U.I.; Resist. Continued for the defendant until August 4, 1969. State vs Dock Coleman charge, Assault. Continued for the defendant until August 4, 1969. Continued on Page 10 Apollo 11- Moon Mission By Mayor Cloe Moore To start with, I will have to back up a couple of months. Otis Gulledge, Mayor of Culberson, was in Florida visiting his son Bill, who is a student at the Florida Technical Institute when Apollo VIII was launched. Florida Technical Institute is located at Melbourne, which is about 36 miles south of the drove up the Cape Canaveral Highway to Patrick Air Force bate and saw the launch from this highway. The more he had to say about it the more I was interested in seeing a vehicle launched, also. I thought and thought about the Apollo 11 Moon Mission and decided this is the one to see. 1 started Investigating the possibility of was advised by NASA that all seats had been committed foi some months, but if I wen driving my private automobik they would put my name of the list to park in the Parkwaj Center. I could then pick u| my permit and pasBengei badges at the NASA Gues Center in Titusville during th< period of Jul)- 13 and 16. Thl meant that I should arrivi there at least one day alMfd o Mack Ray Retires As Leader I Of Rural Renewal Authority Mr. Mack Ray, Run| Renewal Program Leader for Cherokee, Clay, and Graham Counties, for the past four years announced Tuesday that he is retiring Thursday, July 31, after 30 years service with the Farmers Home Administration. Ray came to this area from Yancey County where he was employed as a Farmers Home Administration Supervisor. He told the Scout Wednesday that he planned to return to his home in BumsviUe, Yancy County, after retiring. Many worthwhile projects have been accomplished in the four years Ray has spent with the Rural Renewal Development Authority. Some of the major projects which have been undertaken by the R. R. program are the building of a 18-hole golf course near Murphy, a 18 hole golf course in Clay County, construction of the Maltby and Mulkey Homesites. Projects in Murphy, the Andrews Patten Homesites near Andrews and the remodeling of the Andrews Murphy Airport. Also a water and sewer project for the town of Andrews fifty low rent housing facilities, and plans ware made and have been approved to Tri-CountyTech Curriculum For Coming Year In cooperation with Western Carolina University, Tri -County Technical Institute will offer beginning in September 1969, the coDege courses listed below. The cost of tuition for these courses will be $3 per quarter hour. Entrance requirements are: (1) For those who have not had the College Board Examination (SAT) will be required to take this exam on either Saturday, August 30, 1969, or September 13, 1969 at 8:30 a.m., room 232, Killian Building, Western Carolina University. ( 2 ) Submit application forms for admission to Tri -County Technical Institute. These forms, or any other information pertaining to these courses, may be obtained by telephoning 837-3810 or by writing Tri -County Technical Institute, P. 0. Box 40, Murphy, North Carolina 28906. (3) After are view of admission forms, final acceptance will be determined by Mr. Tyree Kiser, Admissions Officer, Western Carolina University. FALL QUARTER - 1969: English I - English Composition; History - World Civilization; Mathematics - Fundamentals of Math; Psychology . General Psychology; English II - English Literature; Health ? Personal and Community Hygiene. WINTER QUARTER 1969-70: English I - English Composition; History - World Civilization; Mathematics ? Fundamentals of Math; Psychology - General Psychology; English II - English Literature; Art ? History ol Art. SPRING QUARTER . 1970: English I . English Composition; History ? World Civilization; Mathematics Fundamentals of Math Psychology - Applied Psychology; English II - World Literature; Music Introduction to Music. consolidate the three administrative school units of Cherokee County. This proposal was recommended by the Rural Development Authority. In Clay County the HayecviQe Homesites Project was the first activited R. R. project. The Rural Renewal Authority Project is one of five such projects in the United States which began in 1965. Ray is to be commended for the outstanding job he has done during his years of service. Fort Hill Homesites in Graham County is officially open and an extension of the homesite is being planned, also a nine-hole golf course is under construction. MACK B. RAY Sister Mary Raphael Is New Administrator Mother MaryLoreto Donovan, S. P. Major Superior of Sisters of Providence, during her visit to Providence Hospital, announce the appointment of Sister Mary Raphael as the new administrator of the Hospital. Before coming to Murphy, Sister Mary Raphael was at St. Vincent's Hospital (600 beds) in Worchester, Massachusetts in the administrative office for eight years. At St Luke's Hospital (230 beds) in Pittsfield, Massachusetts for five years and she was also at Providence Hospital (250 beds) for four and one half years in Holy Oak. Massachusetts as Cancer Clinic Date Changed The Cancer Clinic will be held Friday, August 8, at 1:00 p.m. at the Murphy Health Department. This is for Cherokee, Clay and Graham Counties. Call the Murphy Health Department for appointment The number to call is 837-2311. Dr. Walter Mauney is the new Director. Superior and Assistant Administrator. Sister Mary Raphael takes over the administration from Sister Mary Francis Xavier who has led the administration for twelve years, since the beginning of the operation of Providence Hosptial. The new administrator expressed her desire to work closely with the Community to meet the urgent needs for improved medical facilities in the Murphy area. SISTER MARY RAPHAEL Scottish Rite Masons Make History In March of this year the Scottish Rite Masons of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Macon and Swain Counties held a meeting that made history in Masonic circles. They secured petitions from 32 men in the area to receive the degrees in Scottish Rite Masonty. On March 22, 1969, degree teams from Asheville came to Andrews and conferred or communicated the degrees 4th through 14th. The Scottish Rite bodies for Western North Carolina were organized in 1892 in Asheville and this was the first time that ' any of the degrees had been conferred away from the Masonic Temple in Asheville. On April 11, 1969, twenty-five of the above 32 men completed their journey , through Scottish Rite Maeonry by receiving the 32nd degree in | Asheville. But these men from Western North Carolina do not believe in resting on their laurels. Spearheaded by W.D. (Bill) WhlUker, Andrews Banker, they axe at it again and are determined to better their accomplish menu of last spring. On Saturday, August 9, 1969, the officers of The ArfwviUe Lodge of Perfection which ha* jurisdiction over this area, wfll hoM a kick-off dinner meeting In Murphy. Al Scottish Rite Masons In the [ flee counties an Invited to | attend ^and bring any of their 1 be interacted I* eoah| Me ? the SeottMl Rite. If eno*h f cyiMa can be smied at muMM ? JMH teams from Asheville will come to Andrews on Saturday, August 16 and confer the 7th, 11th, and 14th degrees. On the same day they will communicate the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, and 13th degrees on these candidates. In September these men will go to Asheville to receive the remaindv of the Rite. "This upsurge in interest in the Masonic Fraternity in this area is an indication of the alertness of its Citizens," Mr. Whitaker said. "This alertness has already been shown in the great progress made in new Churches, Schools, Hospitals and Industrial Complexes. And now, becoming more and more aware of the danger from communism and the other subversive elements, there men are turning to support the organization that is leading the fight against those that would dpatroy our form of government" "The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry it pouring money, power and influence into an effort to stetn the tide of destruction that could, unlets checked, wreck our great nation. So what la more natural that than than citizens, good and strong, tfiould aaak out and suDDort m that ia going al out to preatrre the Country and the Ufa that wa aU low,"
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