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Christenbury Is Heard By Local Rotary Members j Delivers Interesting Ad dress On TV A and Its Program; Forecasts Bene- 1 fits For This Community. Rotarian Edward S. Christen bu.y, president of the Rotary Club of Andrews, was guest speak er at the regular meeting of the , Sylva group last Tuesday evening in Allison Educational building, Iris? strbject being the Tennessee Valley Authority. v Before beginning his adress, Mr. Christentuiry distributed illustrat ed pamphlets gfving a sketch of the work of T^A. These, with a specially prepared chart, which | hung beside the speaker, provided , effective adjuncts to the speech. Mr. Christenbury, who inter spersed his address with several rumorous illustrations, received I with appreciative laughter, ex- i plained the vast conservation pro grams of TVA, pointing out the t immense economy of the dams and their service to soil preservation. , He stressed the fact that Sylva, Jackson county, and further en virons are due to profit impres sively from such activities. Allu sion was also made to the status Of TVA, which ? the ? speaker rc minded his hearers, is controlled by Congress at Washington, voic- j ing approval of the plan. Following his presentation, Mr. ! Christenbury threw the meeting open and asked for questions and discussion, the ready response amply proving the interest of his audience. A new member of Sylva Rotary, Rev. McMurray S. Richey, pastor of the Cullowhee Methodist church, was presented to the club. Clinton Dodson, a former member, was an Eyes Examined, Glasses Fitted DR. ALDEN C. DOWNS will examine eyes and fit glasses in Sylva at the Maa sie Furniture Store Friday, October 8, from 9 o'clock to 5 o'clock. If you have eye troubles or don't see well you should con sult Dr. Downs on above date. HOSPITAL NEWS Mrs. Howard Fullbright of Sylva, is a medical patient, recently ad mitted. Charles G. Gulley, Cullowhee, has just entered for medical treatment. Mrs. John Seymour, Cullowhee, was recently admitted as medical patient. Miss Eloise Bumgarner, of Sylva, is progressing well after an ope ration.-^ Miss Margaret Bumgarner, of Sylva, is improving following an operation. Mrs. W. B. Searcy, Bryson City, recently underwent an operation and is doing well. Harlen Reed, of Whittier, is gaining ground after an operation. Elijah Passmore, Whittier, opera tive case, is progressing well. BIRTHS Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack. Cor- j dell, of Whittier, a daughter on j September 29th. I Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Mason, of Sylva, announce the birth of a daughter, September 28. Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Eiling wood, of Whittier, have a new son, born October 3. Fire Prevention Means Gheck-Up D. S. Weaverr head of the agri cultural engineering department at State College, reminds farm fami lies that Fire Prevention Week be gan October 3, and offers these tips to families who want to cut down the fire hazards in their homes. He suggests . that every farm family ask itself these questions: Do the members of oyr family have habits that are conducive to good fire control? Do they use kero sene or gasoljne in starting fires? Are they careless about smoking ) nounced as a renewal of club membership. Guests of the meeting included: Joe Jenntngs;~of Chicago, superin tendent of Indian education; A. C. Moses, Jackson ^county superinten dent of education; Dr. Grant Mc Colley, of Western Carolina Teach ers College, Cullowhee, and Pierce Wyche, of Sylva. Mrs. P. L. Brown Has Three Sons Serving In Army I Mrs. P. L. Brown, of Cowarts, takes pride in having three sons in the Army ? Private Hobart, Sgt. Frank, and Sgt. George ; Brown. 1 Private# Hobart Brown is with | the coast artillery, attached to an I anti-aircraft unit on the west coast. An arm fracture received several years ago still troubles him at times and has been responsible for a number of weeks in hospital since joining the service. [ Sgt George Brown, now._a_me^_ chanic in the reconnaissance I troops, was given pfeliminary training at Holabird, Md. He has recently been assigned to maneuv ers in a western state. He recent ly enjoyed a week-end with his brother, Hobart. Sgt. Frank Brown is a me chanic in the Air Corps. He and his brother, George, received their ratings the same week in Septem ber, this year. All three of these Jackson county lads are well and favorably known to a wide circle of friends. Mrs. Carl McCracken and small daughter, Gwendolyn, just return ed from Nashville, Tenli., after spending the week-end with her husband, Pfc. Carl G. McCracken. Pfc. McCracken is taking maneu vers near Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bumgarner have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Dorothy Bum garner, to the Rev. Parker H. Hager, son of Rev. and Mrs. T. H. Hager of Concord, N. C. conditions? Are the oily and greasy rags used about the garage put in metal containers or immediately burned, or are they allowed to accumulate in corners as a possible fire hazard? Are the children allowed to play with matches? Is the electric iron disconnected immediately after the ironer finishes with the ironing board ? "Many simple halms conducive to correcting .the fire hazard may be j instilled in members of the family by general discussion of the fire hazard problem," Weaver says. He suggests that the family look over each of its rooms to see if any fire hazards are allowed to re main unchecked there. * Now is the time to do it, he says, when every one is being made conscious of such things, and then keep them aware of the dangers that come from care lessness. Givers Of Canned Foods Should See Home Agent First Miss Margaret Martin, home demonstration agent for Jackson I county, asks that all who plan to >send canned food as Christmas gifts to members of the armed ser vice, please get in touch with her. Miss Martin's office is in the court house. She says that a time land place for processing the food land sealing the cans will be ar ranged, if those interested will communicate with her. i Pettit Announces Pastor's Meeting The Western North Carolina ' Baptist Pastor's Conference will ! assemble at Cowee Baptist church, seven miles from Franklin, on Oc tober 11, as announced by Rev. W. 1 E. Pettit, pastor of the Sylva church. Rev. J. G. Benfield, of Franklin, is host pastor, Rev. H. K. Mas teller is president; and Mr. Pettit is secretary of the organization. The following program has been released: I General Subject: Revitalizing our Churches for Post War Needs. 10:30-10:45 Devotion, C- R. Up ton. 10:45-11:15 Sane Evangelism, T. H. Parris. ? 1 1 g 15 11:45 ? The ? Lordahip ? of Christ, W. H. Fitzgerald. I" 11:45-12:00 Business Meeting. !' 12:00-12:30 The Stewardship of Man, L. P. Smith. 12:30-1:30 Lunch by host Church. 1:30-1:45 Hymns and Prayer. 1:45-2:15 Regeneration, A. B. Cash. 2:15-2:45 Sanctification, T. F. Deitz. Benediction. Miss Ruthalene Sims, of Peters burg, Va., and Warrant Officer Boyd Humphries, of Richmond, spent the week-end with Miss Sims' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Sims, of East Waynesville. They also visited Mrs. Sims' sister, Mrs. R. O. Pressley, of Speedwell. Miss Sims is employed by the Western Union Telegraph Company, Peters burg. I Budget Jones: "now do you spend your income?" Rmit.h: "Ahout 30 per gent for shelter, 30 per cent for clothing, 40 per cent for food and 20 per cent for amusement." Jones: "But that adds up to 120 per, cent." Smith: "That's right!" . Mrs. Sam Power Entertains Club The Cashiers Home Demonstra tion Club met at the home of Mrs. Power on Friday, October 1. I Mrs Minnie Cole president, was in charge of te meeting. A number i of business matters were discussed 'including the payment of 5 cents by each member for the purchase of year books for 1944. j The demonstration given by Miss Margaret Martin, home agent, was on the latest approved methods of canning meat ? beef, pork and chicken were canned by the steam pressure canner method. A number of . questions concerning the can ing of meat were discussed. As a result of the membership campaign now being carried on in North C&rolina and all home dem onstration clubs, three new mem bers were added to the club. A social hour was spent inspect ing the beautiful collection of dah lias grown by Mrs. Power. The club was then invited to the dining room where a delicious dessert course with coffee was served by I the hostess. Mrs. Grady Smith Entertains Club Members of the Victory Home Demonstration Club held their monthly meeting at the home of M rs. Grady Smith on Monday aft- 1 ernoon, September 27, "Safety in the Home" being the topic dis cussed. A social hour followed the pro gram and business session. Mrs. Smith was assisted in serving by other members of the club. Mrs. B. R. Morgan will be hos tess at the next meeting. CpU Buchanan Now In North Africa Corporal Marcellus Buchanan, III, son of Mrs. Rebecca Buchanan and the ,lpte Marcellus Buchanan, Jr., has notified his mother of his safe arrival in North Africa. Cpl. Buchanan, a member of the Army Air Corps, was born and reared in Sylva, where both his wife and mother reside. He enter ed the service in January of this year, having attended the local schools, Western Carolina Teach ers College and the University of North Carolina. For a safe investment and a safe America invest at least 10 per cent of your income in United States War Bonds. Mrs. Phillips Is Called By Death The funeral of Mrs. Arty Jane Phillips, prominent member of the Wolf Mountain section, who died on October 1, was held last Satur day at Wolf Creek Baptist church, followed by interment in Canada cemetery. Rev. D. Owens, pastor, officiated. A native of Jackson county, Mrs j Phillips was ill for a number of months. Her husband, the late A. J. Phillips, died 25 years ago. Member of the Wolf Creek church since girlhood, she leaves a wide circle of relatives and friends, be ing survived by eight children, 31 grandchildren, four great-grand children and six brothers and sis ters. Surviving sons and daughters are all residents of the home com* munity, are: Miss Hester Phillips, Miss May Phillips, Mrs. Margaret Brown, Mrs. Etta B. Owens, Miss Stella Phillips; John D., Sherman and George Phillips. WATCHES ?ALSO? Watch and Jewelry REPAIRING Davis Jewelers RITZ THEATRE Matinee? Tuesday and Friday 3:00 P. M.; Saturday 2:00 and 4:00 P. M. ? Night Shows 7:15 and 9:15 ? Saturday Night 10:30 ? Admissions 30c and 11c Including Tax. Wednesday ? October 6 "My Heart Belongs To Daddy" With R. Carlson. Thursday-Friday ? October 7-8 "My Friend Flicka" In Color ? R. McDowall. v Saturday ? October 9 "Carson City Cyclone" Don Barry, L. Merrick. LATE SHOW ? 10:30 P. M. "Salute For Three" M. Cary, Betty Rhodes. Monday-Tuesday ? October 11-12 "Air Force" Starring John Garfield and Gig Young. Wednesday ? October 13 "Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour' With J. Lydon. t 2 a It's Both A Slogan And A Fact FINE FURNITURE STUDIO COUCHES Arms of Maple or Walnut. Tapestry of velours, in lovely patterns. Latest styles, Couches in full sizes. (Have compartments for covers). *37.50 *79.50 A STUDIO COUCH Adds an atmosphere of luxury. Makes a convenient place for you to relax. When unexpected guests come, can be converted into a bed, single or double. A good one? such as we sell? will last a life-time. Saves you the trouble of "getting many chairs", when there are many guests. Is a piece of Furniture your neighbors will constantly admire. The compartment for covers is convenient ? no misplaced spreads. You will appreciate the full size of ours, the ample breadth, the generous length. All of ours are priced exceptionally low. ELEVATOR SERVICE knee Mole desk Available in three finishes ? Walnut, Maple and Mahogany. These are in beautiful patterns, and ideal for home, office or drawing room. Every home needs a desk. These Are Only *32.50 WITH THIS DESK You will write more letters if you have a place always ready. Do you send as many letters to your service boy or girl as you ought? Remember: A service-wide poll as to what the army and navy boys want most, revealed, "Letters From Home." A desk is fine as an office adjunct. The busy man can stay home at nights, instead of going "back to the office." The models in Walnut, Maple, and Mahogany are Beauties, arousing pride of ownership. They are fashion-right; rugg ed; durable. Here is the value to last a life-time.' i You Owe It To Yourself To Have A Desk. TO ALL FLOORS Phone. 128 JACKSON FURNITURE CO " Fine Furniture " Sylva, N. C.
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