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Of Interest To .. . Women Mrs. Michael Carringer Biake Terrell-Blake Vows Exchanged In Sumter Miss Elaine Allen Terrell became the bride of Michael Carringer Blake at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27 in the First Presbyterian Church, Sumter, S. C. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lake Eric Terrell, Jr. The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leon Blake of Waynesville. He is a grandson of Mrs. Ruth Carringer of Murphy. Dr. Cliff H. McLeon officiated at the double ring ceremony. Vows were exchanged against a background of an arched candlelabrum holding lighted white tapers, flanked by two floor baskets of white mums, gladioli and pom poms. Lawrence Miller of Forest City was organist. Hie groom's uncle, Walter Carringer of Evanston, 111. and J. B. Baker of Sumter were soloists. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore her mother's wedding gown of candlelight slipper satin, designed and made by her maternal grandmother. The gown with self-train of chapel length, was fashioned with modified A-line skirt. The sweetheart neckline and long pointed sleeves featured self pleat edging. Her veil was a chapel length, handmade silk mantilla from Granada, Spin, gift of her parents. Hie bride's only ornament was an heirloom diamond and sapphire brooch wom by her mother and maternal grandmother and great grandmother on their : wedding gowns. She carried her ' Bible, satin-covered, topped with a white orchid. The bride's matron of honor was Mrs. James Francis Jones, Jr., of Clemson, S. C. Bridesmaids were Misses Mary Martin, Donna Morgan, Diane Drakeford and Donna Keith of Sumter, Miss Sally Smith of Mullins, and Miss Judy Goforth of Greenville, S. C. The groom had his brother, Walter Richard Blake of Hendersonville as best man. Usher-groomsmen were Lake Eric Terrell, III of Columbia, S. C., Hilton P. Terrell of Charleston, S. C., brothers of the bride, Terry Lee, Shelvy, Jerry Hendricks, Mocksville, Ronald Leatherwood, Waynesville and Steve Cornwall, Asheville. The bride's mother wore a formal gown of Mediterranean blue chiffon. The bodice of crystal beading featured a scoop neckline and cap sleeves. Matching accessories, formal white kid gloves and a white orchid completed the costume. The groom's mother chose a formal gown of fem green satin, featuring A-line skirt, long sleeves and high lighted by a jewel neckline. Her corsage was of yellow cymbidium orchids. Immediately following the ceremony, the bride's parents entertained with a reception in the church fellowship hall. The reception room was decorated with baskets of magnolia leaves and Christmas greens. The couple will make their home at 641 Spring Street, Gainesille, Ga., where the bride will continue her education at Breneau College and the groom will teach and coach at East Hall High School. BUDGET PRICED! DUPONT NYLON OR KODEL PILE CARPETING Complete Line Of Padding With Expert Installation CALL 837-2044 FREE ESTIMATES WITHIN 100 MILES. | JANUARY SPECIAL BUY YOUR CHOICE - ALL THROW RUGS I OFF REG, J> RICE Scatter Bag*, Wall-To-Wall Carpet and Hall Banners <PaLmexK? fcUaount St oxt J^wy. 64 East of Murphy, N. G. Hedrick, Sneed Vows Announced Miss Joanne Hedrick and James W. Sneed were united in marriage on Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. at the home of the bride's parents. The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Al Smith. The bride was attired in a white wool A-line dress with matching accessories. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hedrick of Route 4 Murphy and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Sneed of Murphy. Summer Resident Buried In Ohio Funeral services for Art Stocker, 71, of Vero Beach, Fla., were held Jan. 12 in Alliance, Ohio. He died Jan. 9 after suffering a heart attack. He had been a summer resident of this area since 1966, maintaining a home on Route 3, Murphy in the Grape Creek section. He isxsrvived by his wife, Mrs. Katherine Stocker. Hospital Notes Patients admitted to Providence Hospital were: Mrs. Jerry Dickey, Rt.l, Murphy; Mrs. Nina Beavers, Rt.2, Murphy; Johnny Ray Graves, Rt. 3, Murphy; Mrs. Sally Kate Davis, Rt.3, Murphy; Mark Dellinger, Suit Rural Station, Murphy; W. C. Kinney Sr., Murphy; Mrs. Larry Green, Murphy; Mrs. Lynn Fleming, Rt. 1, Murphy; Mrs. Mae Gregory, Rt. 2, Culberson; and Mrs. Patsy Lee Rose, Murphy. In Service R ALPH LOVINGOOD T/Sgt. Ralph Lovingood, stationed at Weisbaden, Germany, won a trophy this fall for coaching his American Youth Association Bantam football team to a perfect 9-0 season. Sgt. Lovingood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen B. Lovingood of Route 3, Murphy, also coaches an AY A baseball team during the summer. He is married to the former Johnnie Cole of Murphy. JOHN R. DOCKERY Specialist Four John R. Dockery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin W. Dockery, Ro 3, Murphy, received the Air Medal in Vietnam. Spec. 4 Dockery earned the award for meritorious service while participating in aerial flight in support of ground operations in Vietnam. The 20-year-old soldier is a machine gunner in Company B, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). He holds the Combat Infantryman Badge. The presentation was made Nov. 27. CLAY E. HARDIN Clay E. Hardin, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Berdie R. Hardin. Andrews, was promoted to Army specialist four Nov. 21 near Wurzburg, Germany, where he is serving with the 3rd Infantry Division. Spec. 4 Hardin, a military policeman in the division's 3rd Military Police Company, entered the Army in January 1969, completed basic training at Ft. Campbell, Ky., and was stationed at Ft. Gordon, Ga., before arriving overseas last June. The specialist is a 1968 graduate of Andrews High School and was employed by American Threat in Marble, before entering the Army. MARION D. WIGGINS Army Sergeant Marion I Wiggins, son of Mrs. Ethel 1 Wiggins, Route 1, Marbl re-enlisted for four years in th Regular Army Nov. 15, whil serving with the 3rd infantr division near Schweinfur Germany. The 26-year-old sergeant is squad leader in Company ( 2nd Batallion of the division 30th Infantry. His wife, Catherine, is wit him in Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Edward Roberson Mr. ana Mrs. Carl Lequire, Jr. Double Wedding Held Mr. and Mrs. Cart W. Lequire, Sr., of Topton announce the marriage of their son and daughter in a double ring, double wedding on Friday evening, Dec. 26, in Walhalla, S. C. Carl W. Lequire, Jr., was married to Glenda Jane Reece, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Reece of Andrews. Rebecca Jean Lequire was married to Phil Edward Roberson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Personals /i/i/i Murphy Don Stiles was returned to University of Georgia, after spending the hoidiays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stiles. *** Lt. Howard Lovingood has returned to the States after spending a years duty in Viet Nam and is stationed at Camp Lejuene. Lt. Lovingood is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Lovingood. ? Mrs. Carl Enloe of Blairsville, Ga., spent the week-end as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Enloe **? Mrs. F. C. Bourne and Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Bounre Jr., and children, Clark and Ann spent Friday night in Atlanta, Ga. - Mr. and Mrs. Max Johnson spent Saturday in Asheville on business. Mr. and Mrs. Charles White II and children, Sonya and Bryan of Gallatin, Tennessee and Douglas White of Marietta, Georgia spent the holidays here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles White, Sr. Boiti Sprin 9 9' Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Rhodes of Knoxville, Tenn., visited Mrs. Rhodes mother and brothers, Mrs. Femmie White and Maynard last week. Mrs. Willa Mae Parker and daughter, Gail of Marble visited Mrs. Parker's father, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. O'Dell last week. # * * Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Lovingood and son, Dwight visited Mrs. Lovingood's sister, Mrs. D. G. O'Dell last week end. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Welsye Whitner visited his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Whitner and family last weekend. ? * ? Mr. and Mrs. Dee White and family of Akron Ohio, visited Mr. White's mother and brother, Fimmie White and Maynard last week. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Virgil O'Dell visited Mr. ODell's father and Tlnia, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. OUell. Homer Roberson of Murphy. Both brides wore winter white street-length dress with rec accessories and corsages of red rosebuds. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lequire, Sr., Mrs. Glenn Reece and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bryson, of Franklin, accompanied the young people to South Carolina for the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Roberson will make their home in Murphy. Mrs. Lequire will continue to live with her parents in Andrews while her husband finishes his Navy duty. He is assigned to the aircraft carrier Shangri-la. Data Posted RALEIGH - Data recently by the Transportation Division of the stats department of Public Instruction reveals that during the 1968-69 school year some 610,760 Tar Heei school children were transported to school on buses, A. C. Davis, Controller for the State Board of Education, announces. THe data according to D. J. Dark, director of transportation, is compiled yearly. During the 1968-69 school year, 54.9 percent of the total public school population were transported to and from school daily, according to Dark. Of that number, 70.9 percent of the students were enrolled in elementary school and 29J percent were in high school. In Cherokee County the number of regular school buses operated during the 1968-69 school year w7. An average of 2,423 students were transported daily, with an average of 51.6 students per bus per day. Each bus traveled an average of 41.2 miles a day getting 5.638 miles to the gallon of gasoline. The operating cost per mile was .2390. The average cost State-wide--including seplacement of buses~for the 1968-69 school year was $1,541.05 per bus; $8.51 per bus per day; $23.40 per pupil for the school year; $.1201 per pupil per day; and $.2243 per bus mile of operation. Births LEWIS Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Lewis Robbinsville, a son, Darian Eugene, Jan. 6 FALLS Mr & Mrs Carl Falls, Jr., Murphy, a daughter, Karen Renee, Jan. 10 JOHNSON Mr & Mrs. Kirby Andrew Johnson, Andrews, a daughter, Karen Renee, Jan. 10. STEVENS Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Stevens of Arlington, Vs., announce the birth of a daughter, Sonja Lynn, Jan. 3. Mrs. Stevens is the former Miss Mildred Nelson of Murphy. Mr. and Mrs. Harold King Miss Frances Curtis Weds Harold King miss r ranees Uurtis became the bride of Harold King on Friday, Dec. 26 at 7 p.m. The REv. Fred Satterfield of Copperhill conducted the ceiemonyin Oak Grove Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Curtis and was given in marriage by her father. She wore a bridal satin gown with Alencon lace novelty trim accented by seed pearls and a cathedral train. Her shoulder length veil fell from a tiara of seed pearls and crystal beads. She carried a white Bible topped with an orchid. Mrs. Gene Shields, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Phillip Zimmerman of Murphy, and Miss Janet Simonds of Culberson. They wore green velvet gowns, short veils attached to green velvet bows, and carried single, long stemmed red roses. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Gordon King, and the late Gordon King. Steve King, brother of the groom, served as best man. Ushers were Ronnie Curtis brother of the bride, of Culberson, and Jack Johnson t>f Murphy. The music was furnished by Miss Shirley Anderson of Liberty, who played selected music before and during the reremony, and a trio of Miss Cathy Cox, Miss Carolyn Crowder, and Miss Pat Self; irho presented "The Wedding Prayer". The bride is a graduate of rri-County Technical Institute ind is secretary to Dr. William ft. Gossett, Optometrist of Murphy. The bridegroom is a graduate of Asheville-Bun x>mbe Technical Institute, and s now employed with Wells ind West Mechanical rontractors. Following the ceremony, a reception was given at the borne of Mis. Gordon King, mother of the groom. The couple now reside at Route 2, Culberson. April Wedding Planned Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Kephart of Route 5, Murphy, announce the engagement of their daughter Brenda Dockery to James Watkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Watkins of Route 1, Blue Ridge, Ga. An April wedding is planned. She is a senior at Murphy High School. He is a 1967 graduate of West Fannin High School and is currently in the U.S. Army, attending welder's school at Ft. Eustis, Va. Local Church To Hear Missionary Evelyn Rupert, a teacher from education-hungry Central Africa, will speak at the Murphy Free Methodist Church, Thursday, Jan.15, at 7P.M. For the past three years Miss Rupert has been teaching at Kibimba Teacher Training School in Burundi. Five Protestant missions operate the school cooperatively. Graduates teach in mission and church-related elementary schools across the country. The school offers a four-year course. Miss Rupert's teaching schedule has included such diverse subjects as teaching methods, biology, French grammar, literaure and music. "We believe this school can change the future of the country by sending out Christian teachers,"Miss Rupert says. Mission schools still provide the only education opportunities in many areas of the country. Miss Rupert will be illustrating her presentation with slides and artifacts. Your Weekly Horoscope January 15 through January 21 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Listen and ye shall learn in week ahead. Listen to ideas from one whom you consider far out." There will be a grain of truth to what mis person has to tell you. You. of course, must winnow the fact from the fancy. You will get message from one. who admires you before week ends. Bask in compliments which will come your way. They are sincere. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Someone over 30 really needs your help, Taurus. Are you going to be a rea) brick and give it? Or are you going to hold back? Olga suggests you aid and comfort. Sometimes when you cast, your bread upon the waters, you get back more than just soggy bread. Give it a whirl. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You certainly do lead a push-pull existence, Gem. It's your nature. And the week ahead will be even more frantic than usual. You will! be forced by circumstances to make some serious decir sions. Time is excellent to consider the new, the novel.' the exciting. 1 - CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don't close your eyes or your heart in week ahead, Moonbaby. You may be approached by friend for advice. If so, be most careful not to say more than you think is absolutely necessary. Do not volunteer extra help. On last day of week yod should hear from one who has been on your mind for some time. If you do not get messaqe by late afternoon, then you contact this person if possible. LEO (July 23-August 22): Don't let the arteries of communication harden, Leo. There is one who has er message for you but may be too timid to speak. This messaqe could have important consequences. Be avail- ? able. Try not to appear remote. Week winds up on a note of concern. VIRGO (August 23-Septemher 22): If you are searching for inner peace, Virgo, week ahead is excellent time for progress. However, you should understand thai peace is not a thing of permanence. So if you have a. moment now and fhen of peace . . . hold it close and treasure it. Treasure it well. LIBRA (September 23-October 22): Frontiers beckon . like open gates, Libra, for those who would have the ; courage to venture. Have you the courage to follow your - inner heart of hearts? Olga thinks you have. In fact, Olga thinks that her Libras have not only the courage but also the ability to do iust about anything they make up their minds to. After all, beauty and brains often go together,; And with Libras, it is a common combination. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): Competition seems to be key for week ahead. Scorp. This could meant either competitioin for career advancement, or perhaps a romantic situation is involved. In any event, be prepared. Like a good scout. On last day of week you may be called upon to do a friend a favor. Do it and then keep your mouth shut. In fact, keeping your mouth shut just may be the favor asked. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): SaL Olga has only one word of advice for you for the week ahead, and that is this: don't walk the wire without a net under you. You will, no doubt interpret this message correctly. Your intuition will be unusually strong in com ing week. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): You are. scheduled to have your own private little "Laugh-In" in week ahead. So relax, and enjoy. Last two days of week. are ideal for secret plans to materialize. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): A feeling of oneness will engulf you in week ahead, Aquarius. You will watch as distinctions blurr. Symbols will seem to kote their import. Very important and very personal week. PISCES (Februaury 19-March 20): Hell on the home front, Pisces. You may as well know. After all, knowledge is power. Os so someone once said. At any rate, don't say old Olga didn't try to give you a decent warning. However by last day of week, events will tend to simmer down. But oy that time you'll no doubt be so worn out. you won't much give a fig. Special Notice PLAN OF FULL-TIME REGISTRATION The State Board of Elections, pursuant to the authority and direction in Chapter 7S0, Session Laws of 1969 (Codified as GS 163-67), hereby adopts and prescribes the following plan of modified full-time registration procedures for counties which have less than 14,001 registered voters as reflected by the certified "Statistical Report" dated Noyember 10, 1969. The Cherokee County Board of Elections adopted Plan B and under this plan the Executive Secretary, appointed by the County Board of Elections, shall be in attendance to the prescribed duties between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and between 8:0 a.m. and 12:00 noon on SATURDAY of each week beginning Tuesday, January 15th. Legal holidays, observed by other county offices, and falling on one of the above prescribed days may be observed at the discretion of the County Board of Elections. Each county authorized to adopt one of the modified plans, upon adoption by the respective County Board of Elections, must notify the State Board of Elections by submitting, in writing, the plan adopted for use in said county. Each county board shall install a telephone in its designated office and effect a listing in the directory so that the general public will be able to make telephone inquiries. Notification shall also be made to the Chairman of each political party within the county and publication made by advertisement in a newspaper having general circulation in the county and by any other means deemed helpful to the citizenry. This plan was adopted and approved by the Cherokee County Board of Elections and the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners. The Election Board is located in die office formerly occupied by the Ch erbkee County Sheriff's Department All persons 21 years of age and over must register to be eligible to vote in the May primary, except those who have registered under the loose-leaf registration in 1969. This the 6th day of January, 1970. Nada R. Pullium Executive Secretary Cherokee County Board of Elections 25-2tc
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