The Gaffney Ledger from Gaffney, South Carolina • Page 1

a a a a a a a A A A A A THE GAFFNEY LEDGER A NEWSPAPER IN ALL THAT THE WORD IMPLIES, DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE PEOPLE OF CHEROKEE COUNTY. February 16, 1894 Gaffney, South Carolina, Thursday, September 20, 1962 Price 5c Per Copy DEPUTY HOKE LISTED AS SATISFACTORY Monday's Toll: Two Dead, 2 Off Officers, Man Wounded By R. G. AVAKIAN, City Editor, The Ledger Cherokee county deputy sheriffs spent a hectic hours in the performance of their duty late Mon- Two negroes were killed, two deputies were wounded--one seriously--and a white man, was shot four times in three unrelated incidents between 3:30 p. m.

and midnight. Deputy F. M. (Ted) Hoke, 55, seriously wounded in battles C. D.

(Deedy) "sims, 65-year-old Cashion's negro, in the yard of Sims' farm home near Blacksburg about 3:30 p. m. Sims was killed in the exchange. Deputy Hoke, hit in the left leg abdomen by a blast from Sims' 12-gauge shotgun, was reported in satisfactory condition Wednesday at noon at the Cherokee County Memorial Hospital. A 32-year-old Antioch community white man, John Roberts, was shot four times in the left leg and thigh about 7 p.

m. after he had threatened a former neighbor with a machinist's hammer and attacked five deputies. Deputy Eb Jefferies was clipped on the head with the hammer, knocking him unconscious in the affray but he was not seriously hurt. Roberts was being transferred Wednesday from the state penitentiary in Columbia to the VA hospital at Salisbury, N. C.

Roberts, although wounded, ran Indians Will Play Parker Here Friday Gaffney and Parker High School, of Greenville, will play football here Friday night. The game will start at 8 o'clock in the Gaffney High School stadium. Parker defeated Hendersonville, N. at Hendersonville 32 to 6 last Saturday night. The game had been postponed from Friday night on account of rain.

Gaffney has a record of two vistories and one defeat. The Indians topped Great Falls and Greer in the first two games but ran into trouble last week at Rock Hill. The Bearcats won 19 1 to 7. During practice sessions this week the coaches have been putting emphasis on correcting weaknesses that developed in the last contest, and on perfecting a smoother operating squad. The loss last week, breaking a string of 14 successive victories for the Indians, was disappointing but not discouraging.

The boys are expected to redouble efforts to get back into the win column. Ralph Clary, treasurer of the Cherokee Indian Club, has announced a final list of 15 more members of the group which supports Gaffney High School athletics. The new members include Wilbert Robinson, Clarence Huffstetler, J. P. Shortt, Ralph Pennington, Dever Davis, C.

H. Porter, E. Raymond Parker, Miles B. Sams, John Leazer, Marion Oliphant, T. C.

Drew, R. B. Sanders, Billy Gaffney, W. B. Lavender and Ralph C.

Clary. to his home, barricaded himself for 30 minutes, and surrendered after a tear gas shell was fired through a window into the building. About midnight, L. T. Davis, 30, Gaffney area negro, was killed: instantly by a shotgun blast after an argument over a bottle of wine.

Deputies said they were holding John Henry Wilkins, 27, Smith street negro, in connection with the shooting which occurred on a dirt road off West Buford Street extension. Coroner Jack Millwood scheduled an inquest in Davis' death for Friday morning at the county court house. The gun fight between Deputy Hoke and Sims developed after Hoke and his sidekick, Deputy W. R. Horton, drove into Sims' driveway to investigate a complaint by Sims' wife, Lucy, that "he had a knife after me." Horton said that when he and Hoke arrived at the house, the negro was in the yard "holding a shotgun on his wife threatening to kill Hoke got out of the driver's side, pulled his .38 revolver and ordered Sims "to drop that gun, DeeYou're not going to shoot Horton reported.

Sims turned the double-barrel shotgun at Hoke and fired two quick blasts from about 25 feet. Horton said the first blast caught Austell Named Vice President Of Fabrics Co. Blacksburg, Sept, C. Austell, has been named vice president in charge of manufacturing, Burlington Automotive Fabrics at Wilson, N. according to an announcement by John L.

Mortimer, president of the company. Burlington Automotive Fabrics Company is a division of Burlington Industries, Mr. Austell, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.

C. Austell, of Blacksburg, has been manager of the Wilson, N. plant since 1961. He is a native of Blacksburg, a graduate of Blacksburg High School and Clemson College. He joined Burlington Industries in 1947.

Granard To Play Sims At Union Thursday Night The Granard High Trojans will travel to Union Thursday to take on the Sims High Tigers. The contest between the Trojans and the Tigers ended last year, 7-7. The coaches said that the Trojans are in good shape with no major injuries after a 32-20 defeat suffered last Thursday by the strong Westside, High Rattlers of Anderson here, other than halfback Albert Jefferies, who has a slight injury. Quarterbacks Deal and Lindsay have been given new strategy for the Sims Tigers and will alternate positions. Fullback "Whit" Harris, who saw little action last week because of an ankle injury, is expected to see plenty action Thursday night against Sims.

The game will be played at the Fairground Stadium in Union at 18 o'clock p. NEW PRACTICAL NURSES. Graduation exercise of the Cherokee School of Practical Nursing was held on September 3 at 8 p. at the First Baptist Church. The following received diplomas and class pins: Left to right, first row, Mrs.

Louisa Martin, the instructor; Miss Gail White, Mrs. Geraldine Blanton, Mrs. Dorothy Sanders, his partner on the left side. Hoke fired back with his pistol as he limped the opposite side of the police car. Sims fell to the ground and reloaded.

The negro fired again as Horton tried to shoot from the rear of the car. Horton doubled back and grabbed a sawed-off automatic riot gun from its rack under the front seat and was preparing to use it when Hoke, who had emptied his revolver, said "give me the gun." Sims reloaded and fired once DEPUTY TED HOKE more before he was silenced by Hoke who blasted away with the riot gun while on the front seat of the Horpropped, ton said. Horton loaded his wounded buddy into the car and rushed him to the hospital here some 10 miles away. Hoke, a police officer for 26 years, was wounded about 16 years ago when he went to investigate a routine case at Kings Creek. He lost part of his left hand from a shotgun blast.

Some three hours later in the Antioch section John Roberts, an ex-serviceman, threatened Edward Love, a former neighbor who had moved his house because of previous incidents with Roberts. Love had returned to milk his cow when Roberts chased him away with a machinist's hammer, Sheriff Julian B. Wright said. Sheriff Wright sent five depputies to the scene. He said "we had previous trouble with Roberts," a big man who weighs well over 200 pounds.

The deputies intercepted on the road leading to his home. The officers piled out of the car but Roberts, they said, lunged at them swinging the hammer. Deputy Jefferies was struck on tha head and knocked unconscious for several minutes. Deputy Mack Jolly said he fired five shots from his pistol toward Aerial Map Assembled To Show County's Resources An aerial map showing the cen-, ter section of Cherokee county from Cowpens on the south to Grover, N. on the north has been assembled in the Chamber of Commerce's offices.

The map was made possible by the co-operation of the Soil Conservation Service and S. A. Wolfe, Cherokee Soil District technician. The various sections were assembled and mounted by Ralph Holt, Board of Public Works' electrical development engineer. The Chamber of Commerce issued this statement: "The Chamber of Commerce in Cherokee, County composite recently map acquired showing the details and developments taking place in the past few years.

This visual selling tool was made possible through the cooperation of the Soil Conservation Service of Cherokee County and S. A. Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe served as advisor in working out the details and obtaining this map showing the center section of the county from Cowpens in Spartanburg county to Grover in Cleveland county, North Carolina.

Through this section passes the major highways, rail transportation, electrical power lines, telephone and telegraph, and transcontinental gas lines. Here, it is believed, will occur the major growth in industrial, commercial and residential building. "The Chamber of Commerce Best Potatoes Youngstown, Ohio. -A farm 10 miles south of here contains a field in which 21 varieties of potatoes grow in neat plots. It is the Barth farm near Poland, and purpose of the plots is to show the difference in potato varieties and point out the ones which have promise for use in Ohio.

Board of Directors and the Industrial Development Committee extends a cordial invitation to all citizens to come by the office of the Chamber on Birnie street and inspect this important addition in the public's service. "Proper use of the land, both private and public, is the ultimate goal of the Soil Conservation Service. The Chamber of Commerce supports this program, knowing what it means to the future growth of Cherokee county." Jerry Owensby Praised For Band At Saluda Jerry Owensby, who was the Gaffney High School Band instructor last year, now holds a similar position with the high school at Saluda. He is also attending Newberry College at Newberry, about 20 miles away. Gaffney friends of Mr.

Owensby will be interested in the following comment which appeared in a recent issue of The Saluda County Sentinel: "I want congratulate. Jerry Owensby, Saluda High School band. Jerry, you are doing a fine job. The music had plenty of pep, thrilled the spectators and I know the football boys made many extra yards on account of it Saturday night during the Saluda-Ninety Six game. I know back i in the days when Saluda gave us (Johnston) a spanking every now and then, even the beat of a tin bucket or tin pan helped me and the boys to play harder on the field.

Yep, your band and your good work means much to all of us, you are doing a fine job for such a short time you have been here." Mrs. Ruth DeStaffino, Mrs. Ann Guyton, Mrs. Ronda Dillingham, Miss Rita Caldwell, and Mrs. Virgie Arrington.

Back row: Mrs. Ruby Warren, Mrs. Aileene Sykes, Mrs. Rosa Pennington, Mrs. Rona Wessinger, Mrs.

Rebecca Blanton, Mrs. Maxine Pelkey, Mrs. Oradell Spencer, and Mrs. Irene by Curry's Studios. the ground in an effort to stop Roberts.

Four of the bullets hit Roberts' left leg and thigh, unknown at the time by officers. Wounded, Roberts ran several hundred yards to his home and barricaded himself in a room off the front porch. There he remained for half an hour, with police surrounding the building until Sheriff Wright and SLED Agent Earl Collins arrived with a tear gas gun. Collins fired one tear gas shell through the room's only window and Roberts came "crawling out." He was brought to the hospital here where he was given sedatives and his wounds were treated. He was later transferred to the state penitentiary hospital in Columbia.

Coroner Millwood said the Davis negro was killed after he and Wilkins had argued over the amount of wine Davis and two other companions had drunk from Wilkins' bottle. The companions said Wilkins went to a nearby house, got the shotgun and fired as Davis apparently approached him with a rock in his hand. Wilkins surrendered at the county jail a short time later. State highway, the patrolmen investigation. assisted depuThe bodies of the two dead negroes are at the Foster Funeral Home.

IN REVIVAL The Rev. Herman Clark, (above), of Anderson, assist the Rev. G. C. Spencer, the pastor, in conducting a series of revival meetings at 1 the Church of God on Elm street beginning Sunday.

Services will be held at 7:15 o'clock each night. Bloodmobile To Take Donations Here Thursday The Red Cross bloodmobile will be at the Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church here Thursday from to 6 p. to receive donanoon tions, it has been announced. Cherokee county failed to meet assigned quotas on the last the, visits of the bloodmobile, it was stated. SCENE OF DOUBLE SHOOTING This is the place where C.

D. (Deedy) Sims, 65-year-old Negro, was shot and killed and Deputy Sheriff F. M. (Ted) Hoke, 56, was severely wounded in a gun battle late Monday. Sims was threatening his wife with a gun when Deputies Hoke and W.

R. Horton Studio. drove into the yard of the home near Blacksburg. The Negro started shooting at the officers and Mr. Hoke returned the fire.

Sims fell fatally wounded where the boy at the left is standing. The boy at the right is pointing to the spot where Mr. Hoke was wounded. Photo by Cecelia's By President Kennedy Ashmore Says Limit Ordered On Imports In response to resolutions sent South Carolina's congressional egation, in Washington last week, the Chamber of Commerce has received several replies. One from Congressman, Robert representative T.

of Ashmore, the fourth district, said President Kennedy is expected to place a limit on foreign imports shortly. Mr. Ashmore's letter to Chamber President O. M. Mullinax had this paragraph: "In this connection let me add that I am, reliably informed that President Kennedy within the past few days has stated that he is not going to permit foreign textiles imported in excess of 6 per cent of the American market.

He stated that he had already given an order to this effect and the textile industry of this country could depend upon the order being carried out. This, as you know, is in line with the President's seven-point program announced several months ago for the relief of the American textile industry." Senator Olin D. Johnston wired the Chamber: "Appreciate your letter September 12 enclosing copies of information asking President 'Kennedy to take immediate action to protect American textile industry. Have discussed this matter personally with him and am hopeful that something can be done." Senator Strom Thurmond re- SPOT AVERAGES New Orleans. The average price of one-inch spot cotton at 15 designated Southern spot markets Tuesday wag unchanged at 33.01 cents a pound.

Previous day 33.01; week ago 33.06; month ago 33.27; year ago 33.41. Average for the last market days 33.06. Middling 15-16 inch average 31.28. Sales 50,529. Area Death Notices Shelby, N.

Hugo Bridges, Cleveland County native, died at 2 p. m. Sunday at his, home at 202 Ridgeway Drive Americus, Ga. He had been ill for one year. Surviving are his one daughter, Vivian Bridges, the home; one son, Boyd Bridges, of Americus; five brothers, Durham Bridges, of Shelby; Glee Bridges, of Charlotte, Milan Bridges, of Panama City, and Elmo Bridges, of Ocala, six sisters, Mrs.

Reid Blackburn, Mrs. Joe Biggerstaff, Mrs. E. M. Williamson, all of Mooresboro, Mrs.

B. L. Westmoreland, of Blacksburg, S. Mrs. Yates Putnam, of Mt.

Sinai community, and Mrs. Boyce Jolley, of Gaffney, Route 1. One grandson also survives. Funeral services were held at 4:30 Monday afternoon in Ameri- Elisha Buckner R. H.

Bridges Caroleen, N. Elisha Buckner, 77, died at his home here at 12:30 p. m. Saturday after several years of declining health. Surviving are: three sons, Datus Buckner, of the home, K.

D. and Leo Buckner, both of Caroleen; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Goode, of Caroleen and Mrs. J. H.

Plemmons, of Gaffney; two brothers, plied: "It was my pleasure to in-, sert in the Congressional Record today copy of resolution adopted by board 'of directors of Gaffney Chamber of Commerce and sent to President. Be assured of my co-operation in solving problems affecting textile industry." Representative Robert W. Hemphill, fifth South Carolina district congressman, told Mr. Mullinax: "Thank you for your letter of September 12 with copy of the resolution recently adopted by the Gaffney Chamber of Commerce. "You are aware, I am sure, of my interest in, and concern for, the textile industry, and I shall continue to fight for and seek constantly to find the solutions which will be in the best interests of the textile industry." William Jennings Bryan Dorn, of Greenwood, another member of the delegation, responded with this: "Thanks for the splendid and timely resolution by the board of directors of the Gaffney Chamber of Commerce September 11.

I will continue every effort in behalf of our textile industry and its employes. We intend to watch the situation very carefully. You can count on me." A copy of the resolution mailed to Congressman John J. Riley was returned marked Mr. Riley's widow is now.

filling his unexpired term but the post office did not deliver the missive to her office. No answer had been, received from Congressman McMillan or Congressman Mendel L. Rivers, Wildcats To Play Boiling Springs At Blacksburg Blacksburg, Sept. Wildcats meet the Boiling Springs High School football team here Friday night at 8 o'clock for their fourth game of the season. The Wildcats have SO far defeated Pacolet, Chesnee, and Slater-Marietta.

Chalk Artist Will Assist In Evangelistic Services Dr. A. Miller Mikell, of ville, and Dr. Carl S. Bates, of Charlotte, will assist Dr.

Denver J. Davis, the pastor, in a series of revival meetings at the First Baptist Church here beginning next Sunday and running through the following Friday. Dr. Mikell, a chalk artist, will present messages in colorful drawings. Dr.

Bates, who is pastor of the Charlotte First Baptist Church, will preach the sermon. Dean Ross, the church's music minister, will lead the singing. Dr. Mikell has been preaching and conducting revivals for 21 years. He has conducted over 300 local church and revivals in all 50 addicommunity tion, he has presented the opening devotional messages at the sas and Louisiana State Conventions.

has spoken at camps, too conferences, high schools, colleges conferences, high schools, colleges DR. A. MILLER MIKELL and civic clubs and is well qualified as an evangelist, as well as an artist. He is a minister who has combined art, music and preaching to create a feeling of depth while presenting a religious story. He is a native of Thomaston, who recently moved to Greenville, where he plans to devote full-time to conducting week-long evangelistic meetings, using the drawings to make his messages "glow" in color.

Dr. Mikell went to Greenville from Nashville, where he served on the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. He was production supervisor in the audio-visual aids department for two years. Prior to that time, he was associate of the North Fort Worth Baptist Church in Worth, Texas. He resided in Fort, Worth about seven years while doing graduate work and taught classes in the Baylor University Extension Division in Dallas.

He also served as pastor of churches in Georgia and Texas. Odell Buckner, of Caroleen, and Joe Buckner, of Marion; two sisters, Mrs. Corn Atkins, of Marion, and Mrs. Summey Early, of Granite Falls; grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 3:30 p.

m. Monday at Caroleen Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev. Clyde Cox. Burial was in High Shoals cemetery. Mrs.

William W. Hardin Mrs. Alsie MeSwain Hardin, 85, wife of William Webster Hardin, of Grover, N. route 1, died about 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in the hospital at Kings Mountain, N. C.

A daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Bonner McSwain, she was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church where funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. A.

C. Hughes will officiate. Interment will be in the Antioch cemetery with the Harris Funeral Home, of Kings Mountain, in charge. In addition to her husband Mrs. Hardin is survived by a daughter, Miss.

Vera Hardin; four sons, Melvin Hardin, Byrd Hardin, of Landrum, and Elmer and Webster Hardin, of Kings Mountain; two brothers, L. B. McSwain, Tampa, and McSwain, of Dallas, N. and 11 grandchildren. Dr.

Mikell, who believes "Gos. pel in Three Dimension" is an effective way to preach, said the illustrated talks are also called "Sermons in Blazing Color." The color comes out when ultra-violet light is focused on the drawing. It is called the "black light" method. Dr. Mikell uses 12 colors in his work and explains that all 02 are colorless under ordinary light, but are visible under the ultra-violet light rays.

It a special paper for this method, which can be obtained from only one paper company in Michigan. The actual drawing takes about 10 minutes. cus. Dr. Davis stated: "We are indeed fortunate to obtain the services of Dr.

Mikell for forthcoming revival our meeting. The artist has great appeal to both young people and adults, and large crowds are expected at all of the services to watch Dr. Mikell as he presents great spiritual truths in colorful drawings, and to hear Dr. Bates.".