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THE JOHNSTONIAN - SUN
M. L. STANCIL, Editor
THE JOHNSTONIAN - SUN, SELMA, N. C. — THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 1942.
Selma Johnstonian-Sun,
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Selma’s Cotton Market
When you have cotton to sell, it will pay you
to investigate prices being paid for the staple
on the Selma market. Floyd C. Price & Son
and the firm of Henry & Nordan are established
cotton buyers in Selma, and when they get
through bidding on a bale of cotton you can be
sure that the top of the market has been reach
ed.
Selma has ample ginning and shipping fa
cilities, and if you want to exchange your seed
for meal or want the cash for them, Selma has
one of the best markets in the entire South.
With an oil mill and a fertilizer factory lo
cated in Selma, the farmer can bring his seed
cotton here, have it ginned and sell it, and then
take the seed to the mill and get the cash for
them or exchange them for meal or fertilizer.
Getting In The Scrap
As furnaces are roaring to produce more
steel for tanks, planes, and aircraft carriers.
Uncle Sam’s scrap pile is rapidly diminishing.
The need for scrap and more scrap is becoming
more and more urgent.
And Uncle Sam isn’t the only one ,who is
feeling this shortage. Hitler is also having
trouble keeping Axis furnaces fed with scrap.
But what a difference between his way and the
American way of collecting it! Confiscation of
all unused iron and steel in Germany has been
ordered by the Fuehrer, with the campaign en
forced by uniformed police under Heinrich
Himmler, Gestapo Chief.
We don’t do things that way in this country.
The War Production Board is organizing a vast
scrap drive on a voluntary basis, and industry,
through the American Industries Salvage Com
mittee and other groups, is cooperating to assist
the efforts of WPB. No, our industries don’t
Peed to have their scrap confiscated. They are
eager to help!
A case in point is the “modern, efficient al
loy steel plant,” as dedicated by the War Pro
duction Board recently, which was built of used
materials and contains equipment made solely
from scrap material from three cities and two
states.
Cost of the plant is said by the WPB to rep
resent the “lowest capital investment per net
ton of output during the emergency.” Thus the
scrap is now a “monument to American indus
trial initiative,” said the WPB official at dedi
cation ceremonies.
This is just one of many instances of indus-
•tries that have gone all-out on their own initia
tive, digging up obsolete machinery, looking in
every corner, and even combing the sweepings
from factory floors ,so that they might show
Hitler who is really “in the scrap.”
Wartime Criticism
Trial Of The Spies
When the 8 German spies were captured and
put on trial in Washington popular demand was
to shoot these enemies on the spot. But military
authorities and branches of the Government in
control of the administration of the laws of
the land under civilian practices got together
to prevent any sign of terrorism in the handling
of these cases. The United States boasts that
every man is innocent until proven guilty, and
that was the program followed by the Govern
ment. The Supreme Court was called in special
session to pass upon the question of whether
the military tribunal possessed full authority to
'pass judgement upon the spies. The final deci
sion rested with the President.
The Supreme Court passed upon the legality
of legislation by Congress, and approved the
position of the President. The Executive in
turn had the final word concerning the decision
of the Military Court. Thus, every branch of
our Constitutional form of Government exercis
ed its authority in the trial of the spies.
Where Are We At?
The war goes badly throughout Europe. It
goes badly in the Pacific. Latest reports show
that more than 400 ships have been sunk by
enemy submarines in the Atlantic and waters
bordering the Americas.
Even in Washington no one seems to know
how Germany and her Allies are to be whipped
by Russia, Great Britain, and the rest of the
Nations.
We are not as successful as we hoped to be
in the Philippines, Hawaii, Aleutian Islands,
Alaska—and lesewhere.
Our local problems are disturbing enough.
But transportation, cost of living, taxes, infla
tion and a thousand other questions are insig
nificant in contrast to the uncertainties of the
world war.
Back To
SCHOOL
Every Week New
Goods Added to Our
Stock--See Them
^Teaming Things” By Mail
Correspondence courses are coming under
fire before the Federal Trade Commission
which has issued complaints against courses in
finger printing by mail. Diesel engineering and
Civil Service “prep” lessons are challenged.
The Commission has also put the Philip Mor
ris and R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Companies on
the carpet. In both cases the companies are
charged with newspaper advertising and radio
broadcasts that are called false and misleading
representations.
Manufacturers of numerous patent medicines
have been making stipulations with Federal
Trade and agreeing to withdraw some of their
claims as to what their dope will do for the
sick—and the suckers.
Much-needed GLYCERINE, MUNITIONS essential is
MADE FROM FATS,SO AMERICAN HOUSEWIVES IN THE
THRIFTY TRADITION OF THEIR MOTHERS, ARE STRAINING
EXCESS COOKING GREASE INTO CLEAN CONTAINERS AND
ARE TURNING IT IN TO BUTCHER-SHOP COLLECTION STATIONS.
0/90P HELPS mA/ THE iVAP
/S SOMETWA/G FOR ALL 70 PO.
Putting In Their Coal
News reports the last few days indicate that
350,000 homes on the East coast would change
from oil burners to coal burners within the
next two months. At the same time hundreds of
thousands of large buildings may be equipped
with coal-burning furnaces.
Congressmen have been told by Federal Fuel
Ration Chiefs that the shortage of fuel oil may
make it necessary to shut down several of our
war plants this winter. This shortage is laid to
lack of transportation .
Somehow the problem is bound to be solved.
The folks in the United States aren’t accustom
ed to suffering from lack of fuel and they’ll
get it—and when they do, it will not be too
late.
Just Common Sense
“What is fair criUsm in wartime?” Are we
dirfting into an attitude foreign to democracy
or are we completely fair in exercising privil
eges of freedom? Perhaps it is too true that
we are cynical and too personally concerned
to fairly accept situations present today. “Free
dom of opinion implies, of course, freedom to
criticize,” and this is both the essence of
democracy and also the root of unfairness. The
line of division is up to the wise vision and
understanding of educated peoples of democra
cies. Whether they acecpt the challenge and use
their critism wisely is yet to be deteiTnined.
Thomas Jefferson stated that: “The liberty
of speaking and writing guards our other lib
erties,” and this concisely is the strength of
any democracy, but on the other hand unless
our speaking and writing is justifiable our
liberties are in danger of eventually being
destroyed. Perhaps we should be a little more
careful of our “witty” criticisms for fear we |
lose our concept of a* true democracy. Perhaps
We should not “air” too freely our views espec
ially in such critical times. Perhaps we should
quote and learn the words of John Milton, “Give
me liberty to know, to utter, and to argue free
ly according to conscience, above all liberties.”
Democracy demands and needs protection, for
today and every day its meaning and very es
sence is being challenged.
Thinking farmers, and the responsible farm
organizations, are not fighting reasonable limi
tations on farm prices. What they do point out
is that equitable farm price controls are im
possible without control of labor or other opera-
ing costs.
Farmers must pay two or three times as
much for labor as they used to—and even then
competent workers are difficult to obtain. Un
der these conditions, the increases in farm
prices have been more than offset, in most in
stances, by the increase in overhead costs.
If we are to limit farm prices, in brief, the
costs of farm operation must also be limited.
That is only fair—and it is also only common
sense.
FORGET ABOUT SELF
Think of self and trouble grows;
Think of God and trouble goes.
Think of self and you’ll cry and weep;
Think of God and joy you’ll reap.
Think of self and .think you’re poor;
Think of God and riches will roar.
Think of self and you have no friends;
Think of God and friends you’ll win.
Think of self and sorrows increase;
Think of God and sorrows cease.
Think of self and you’ll run away;
Think of God and you’ll want to pray.
Think of self and hopes will flee;
Think of God! Salvation is free!
Don’t think of self; it is the wrong
thing to do,
Think of the people less fortunate
than you.
You have money to buy clothes, new;
Your neighbor is wondering, “What
will we do?”
You have enough, so you can eat and
be gay;
Your neighbor may be hungry a few
miles away.
You have a home to call your own;
There are o.thers that pleasure have
never known.
You have a good shelter over your
head;
There are others so poor, they’re
wishing they were dead.
You have a car you can ride and
enjoy;
Is your mother at home, wanting to
see her boy?
You have a car, you can go where
you wish.
Do you think of the unfortunate ?
Your company they miss.
If you knew what it means to be
really down and out;
You would forget about self, and
think of God, no doubt.
Think of this war, over the world it
is spreading;
For our own sins, American blood
we’re shedding.
Dr. W, B. Johnaon—Dr. T. P. Bullard
Consultations
DENTISTRY
PHYS-IO-THER-A-PY
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdajrs
of Each Week
SELMA, NORTH CAROLINA
DR. R. M. BLACKMAN
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SELMA
THEATRE
• SELMA, N. C. •
■SELMA THEATRE|
THURS.,-FRL, Sept. 10 & 11—
Tyrone Power Joan Fontaine
THIS ABOVE ALL
Mat. 3:15; Night 7:15 & 9
ISELMA THEATRE |
Picking Pockets
_ Under new regulations of the War Produc-
I tion Board men’s working clothes will have
fewer pockets, fewer buttons and buckles, and
no unnecessary yardage. False, or more than
double stitching is prohibited; pockets or waste-
bands may not be made from drills, twills, or
jeans heavier than 4 yards to the pound, and
the pockets may not have more than single
thickness. Do you suppose that will help win
the war ?
With millions of bales if cotton being held
by the Government, and with another bumper
crop now about ready to harvest, we see no
reason why everybody should not have all the
pockets they need or might want.
Think of yourself, are you living just
right ?
Do you kneel by your bed and pray
every night?
Think of yourself—now do you think
God is sa.tisfied?
If you don’t live just right; at least
say, “I’ve tried.”
In His Holy Word, God says we can’t
live above sin.
But if we do our best. His favors we’ll
win.
So forget about yourself, just leave
it to .the Lord;
If you don't get what I mean, consult
Hig Holy Word.
It explains to us how treasures we
may store.
If we love and obey and trust ever
more.
If you think you are poor, I wish you
well;
Just remember God and glories you’ll
.tell.
If my mind has wandered while writ
ing this down;
I have written it all, in this poem it
may be found.
So when you think of self, think of
others too.
There is always someone less for
tunate than you.
As you read .this over keep this verse
in mind;
Forget self and think of God, and new
pleasures you’ll find.
Think of self and trouble grows;
Think of God and trouble goes.
Bessie Jo Pittman
Selma, N. C.
SATURDAY, September 12—
Bob Steele Tom Tyler |
SHADOWS ON
THESAGE
—Chapter 10—
PERILS Of The ROYAL MOUNTED j
SHOWS: 1:00 TILL 11:00
^^BB^SiisELjtfA THEATRE |
SUNDAY, September 13-
Andrew Sisters Gloria Jean
WHAT’S COOKIN’
Shows: 2:00, 3:45, & 9:15
■SELMA THEATRE|
MON.,-TUBS., Sept. 14 & y5—
Lynn Bari Joseph Allen, Jr, |
THE NIGHT BEFORE
THE DIVORCE
JACK POT MONDAY, $45.00
Mat. 3:15; Night 7:15 & 9
■ SELMA THEATRE I
WEDNESDAY, September 16—
John Howard Mar. Chapman
SUBMARINE RAIDER
—Chapter 7—
“THE PERILS OF NYOKA”
Matinee 3:15
Night: 6:30, 8:30, 9:00
AT —
Proctor’s
Selma, N. C.
■SELMA THEATRE|
THURS.,-FRI., Sept. 17 &18—
Henry Fonda Barbara Stanwyck
YOU BELONG TO ME
^lat. 3:15; Night 7:15 & 9
?★!
—School Days For Boys—
PANTS
. 98c to $1.25
OVERALLS
89 cents up
Shirts 73c up
Sweaters 59c up
BOY’S SHOES
Sizes 3 to 6
$1.98 up
Sizes 8 V2 to 2
$1.39 up
—School Days For Girls—
New Shipment
DRESSES
79c to $1.19
GIRL’S SHOES
Sizes 8 Vi to 2
$1.39 up
BIG GIRLS
$1.79 Up
Anklets 10c-15c
LADIES’ NEW
Fall Hats
THEY’RE HERE ON
DISPLAY
97c to $2.48
NEW FALL
Ladies & Misses
DRESSES
All Sizes—12 to 52
Cotton Dresses
$1.48 See Them
SHORT COATS
—All New Styles—
New Kind of Ladies
HOSE
Looks Like Nylon
97c
Real Wear
Other Silks 48c and 78c
See the Baby Dpt.
New Shipment This Week
YARD GOODS
Cotton Plaids
Wool Finish 48c
PLAID SUITING 29c
Something New
SUITING and CHAMBRAY
39c Value 33c
29c Value 25c
Hig Lot of Grighams,
Prints and Shirting to
Sell Quick .. 19c yd.
Sheeting 12 l-2c yd.
Ready-made Sheets . .. 73c
Plenty of Oil Cloth
Regulars & extra wide
Big Towels .... 19c
Wash Clothes to Match
SEE the Bed Spreads
Full Size
$1.15 to $4.45
SILK SLIPS
All sizes 32 to 52
69c - 97c - $1.29
50c Brassiers... 33c
Corselletts 30 to 46
Oxfords and Pumps
Blacks and Tans. Sizes 4 to 10
MEN’S
White Overalls 1.75
CAPS TO MATCH 38c
Blue Overalls 1.39
See the Brown and Black
Fall Oxfords
Sizes 6 to 11
Work Shirts 89c
Dress Shirts 89c
Men’s Pants
MEN’S FELT HATS
$2.00 value, $1.50
PROCTOR’S
Waiting To Serve You !