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(One Day Nearer Victory) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER Page 2 The Mountaineer v . it 1 Published By THE WAYNESVILLE PRINTING CO. Main Street Phone 137 Waynes ville, North Carolina ' The County Seat of Haywood County W. CURTIS RUSS............... . - Editor Mrs. Hilda WAY GWYN..... ......Associate Editor W. Curtis Russ and Marion T. Bridges, Publishers PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year, In Haywood County....., ........$1.75 Six Months, In Haywood County. ................ 80c One Year, Outside Haywood County......-,,.. 2.50 Six Months, Outside Haywood County 1.50 All Subscriptions Payable In Advance Kiitrrnl ut the post ffl at Waynesville.' N. C. at Second (Jkiiw Mail Matter, ad jiroviUed under the Act of March 8. 1878, NorrmW 20. 1K14. ' ' Obituary notices, resolution! of respect, card! of thank, and ill otices of entertainment for profit, will be charged fur at the rate of one cent per word. JATIONAL EDITORIAL W ASSOC A I IU IV 1, rWfnr" I North Carolina v. PBF.SS ASSOCIATION A THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1942 (One Day Nearer Victory) No Punishment Too Great For the person or persons guilty of the theft of between 6,000 and 8,000 gas ration books of all denominations from the office of the Duplin county rationing board of Kenansville during the past week, no pun ishment could be too drastic. How any person could do such a thing under the present conditions is past com prehension. Leaving out the matter of personal honor, how any one could fail to appreciate the significance of the necessity for the rationing book, is hard for the aver age loyal American citizen to understand. Aside from the traitorous action of the theft, the unauthorized distribution of the ration books will cause a great deal of confusion. Health Problems With the physical educational program making such progress in our schools among the younger generations, it behooves the adults in the community to look to their health more than ever before, for it is more vital now than ever in the history of our country. The 1940 census revealed the fact that there are around 152,000 physicians in the United States. There are now 23,000 of this number already in the armed service. By next summer it is reported that an addi tional 15,000 will be needed for the army and the navy. In addition, the air forces are said to need 20,000 more to be trained for aviation medicine. At this rate in time 35 per cent of our doctors will be serving our armed forces and the civilian will have to learn to live with a reduced amount of medical attention. For some time federal, state and local health organizations have been trying to wage war against ignorance in matters of health, and in the majority of cases we civilians have not taken them as seriously as we should have. Education in preventative medicine is facing the civilian. We owe our health to the manpower demands of today. We can not meet the tension of the times unless we stay well, either as private citizens, or as group workers in war production. We are fortunate in this area, for we have a well organized health department. We have trained public health nurses. Nutri tion classes are being taught in our schools as well as to the mothers of the daughters who are studying how to prepare and serve health giving meals. On the other hand, with the number of doctors who have left Waynesville and Hay wood county to serve with our armed forces we know we must give more heed to health. It is our patriotic duty. Holidays Approach To Winter Every fall or every season for that mat-' ter, seems to develop a new crop of weather ' prophets and give greater wisdom to those who have acquired the habit. We have often wondered if we combined all the dire predictions and got an average, what the result would be. At any rate, we know it would not seriously affect the weather dished out to us. This year we seem more concerned with the winter just ahead than usual, which is easily explained. There looms the fuel problem for those back home, and the effect of the winter on the battle fronts is of vital concern. Have you checked up on the signs ? Are the husks heavy around the corn ? Are the wooly worms darker than usual? Is the moss thick or thin this year ? Have the squirrels been after more nuts than usual? Are the shells and hulls of the walnuts tough and heavy? Are the leaves turning earlier than usual ? ' Whether the winter is hard or mild, we know that the days will be chilly and the wind will blow. We know that no matter what restrictions there may be on our fuel, that our lot will be nothing compared to the men in service, who will be exposed not only to the elements of nature, but to the cruelty of man at war. Mixing Drink and Driving We hope it is not going to become typical. We have reference to the report of the State Highway Safety division for the first nine days in October. During the designated period there were 229 drivers' licenses revoked in North Car olina and in that number there were 216 of the cases reported as driving while drunk, with only 13 from other causes. There is only one bright spot in the pic ture, it may result in an unexpected conser vation of tires and gas. Y Governor J. M. Broughton has been asked to have the colleges and the universities in North Carolina begin their Christmas holi days at an earlier date and the North Caro lina Merchants Association has been asked to support the plan through other associa tions in the state. The nation-wide movement is asking that the holidays start not later than December 11, so as to give Students an opportunity to work in the stores in the busy pre-Christ-' mas season. In some places they are ask ing that high schools also close. The reason is to meet the manpower short age. Christmas may not be as festive as in other years, but merchants are optimistic over Christmas shopping, for they feel that it will reach peak heights. The drafting, so to speak, of college and high school students to aid in the busy rush of Christmas shopping offers a solution to the manpower shortage that would relieve the situation. The men in "the service are going to be remembered this year. Santa Claus has been on the job for them for sometime, for those who are in distant countries must have theirs mailed by November 1st. After that date the men in camps will come in for their shares of Christmas cheer. Another item in giving a longer Christ mas vacation is the fuel problem. It would be hard to estimate the conservation of fuel that would be brought about by the extra days in December and January. The sponsors of the movement say a longer Christmas holiday will help win the war. We are for any measure or any change that will aid in a shorter cut to victory. Voice OF THE People HERE and THERE By : HILDA WAY GWYN If any of your girls are thinking that the life of a WAAC is a. bed of roses. . , just g t the idea out of your system . . , but if you can hold steadfast to a purpose , . . and have both iron and patrio tism in your soul . . . joy be with you . , . and you may head straight for a recruiting station , . . at notified that she could report to Fort Bragg for a mental alertness test . , , she was interviewed by hard boiled army officers . . , and women from civilian life (deans of women's universities) . . . she passed this grilling test . . . and was then sent to Fort MacPherson tii a physical examination least that was the writer's reaction which lasted two days ... (you after talking the WAAC situation have to be about perlect in pnysicai over with Lt. Fannie Johnson Rey nolds . . . former local girl, who still claims Waynesville us her home . , . and since she is political ly minded and casts her vote here . . . she must mean it ... . though her work has taken her elsewhere for several years. Fannie insists she's been mighty lucky . , . but since we don't believe in such a thing as luck . .-. and our theory being that the prize, nine cases out of ten, goes to the best man . . . we disagree , . . For Fannie was among 1,300 girls and women selected from 375, 000 (New York Times figures) who applied as volunteers for the first Woman's Army Auxiliary Corps Candidate School in ,;' the United States , ... . (incidentally, there are to be no more officers handed commissions and then giv en training . . . they are to receive basic training from now on . . . and must come up from the ranks) . . And you can see why we say Fannie was not just lucky . . ; when she made the grade after all the rigid tests and interviews in competition with that many women , She was just plain smart. . . , and has what it takes. fitness) . . . then she had a stilt interview given her by the corps area examining board ... and at last on the middle of July she was oiderel to Fort Bragg for induc tion in the army She took the oath of office and was sent to the WAAC training center at Fort Des Moines, Iowa . . . on September 26 . . . was commissioned a third officer (second lieutenant) in the WAACs . . after this she took a two weeks officers refresher course and has been assigned to duty in the adjutant general's de partment. , ' Is There Another? According to The State, C. V. Smith, tax collector of Wadesbbro, has for the last three years "collected every penny due the city." Mr. Smith is chief of police also. Does the fact that he carries a big stick anf nun f fnr his success? If so. other cities SMWWHW " - i ', might follow Wadesboro's example and give ' the tax collecting job to the police chief. Raleigh News and Observer. Some Always Grumble A farmer who seemed to enjoy grumbling had an extra fine crop of potatoes. "Well, for once in your life you must be happy," said a neighbor, "Everybody is talking about your wonderful potatoes this .year." ;-,-.:;.V':'.- Well, they are tol-ble good," admitted the man grudgingly, "but where are the sorry ones I need fer my fat'nin' hawgs?" The Progressive Fanner. Why should the German people worry about food this winter? If American and British flyers have their way, they'll be fed up. ;'U:';V'V' ; Now is a grand time to help other people in their troubles -so you won't have time to worry about your own.1 By way of introducing Lt. Rey nolds to those of you who do not know her personally , she is the daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Johnson, of Waynes ville . . . she has been connected with the N. C. State Revenue De partment for around 13 years . . . as a personnel supervisor and as an auditor . . . she is a graduate of the Royster Law School , . . in May, she completed a five months defense production management course, receiving a certificate from the University of North Carolina It is interesting to hear Fannie toll of the purposes of the WAACS . . . They are to release men for active combat duty . , . They are to be sent to practically every army post in the United States and also given overseas duty . . It is said that even at an average size camp, women can release as many as 6, 000 men, not including the number engaged in clerical work . .'..In the officers candidate training school, the regular army officers course, with the exception of training with arms, is given the WAACS. The course includes: map reading, military customs and courtesies, defense against chemi cal attack ; defense against air attacks; company administration, and articles of war. The WAACS Uve in barracks and undergo rigid physical training . fifty-two women live in one large room . . . They are given the same military equipment as that of the men , . . they are trained to become proficient in close order drill and to move in small groups quickly , .. .' They get out of their beds promptly at 5:30 . !, . and stand at revelery at 6:00 o'clock. (which with Harvard University ' .... .... 41,. .din .nllaivaa. im th. I til,- I ' were wie uiiij tuueco wie lin ed States giving such a course) She was the only woman to take the course in either institu tion . . . immediately after Pearl Harbor, she took Bed Cross First Aid, then Advanced First Aid . . . then a motor mechanic course . . . and was a captain in the Civilian Ambulance Corps in Raleigh. "After the first shock of chang ing from a civilian to a soldier . . . I quickly became accustomed to army life . . . I was proud of the opportunity to serve my country in the first woman's army . . . Ihe first two weeks are the hardest . . . you have been pushed around so fast and furiously balled out by SO many top sergeants . . . you feel like you haven't a friend in the world . . , then you suddenly be come orientated . . . you wouldn't swap your life in the army for any other . . . But I will admit that to be on drill and find yourself marching Toff from your platoon and hear your lieutenant yell at you . , . 'Keep your eyes and ears open . . v Listen to the commands' . ... is about the most embarrass ing moment you can imagine . . . You hear, 'Hut . . . Two . . . Three . . . Four' so much in the army , during the day that you dream about it at night . . . it sounds in your ears like a continu ous command," said Lt. Reynolds. classes . . ;.: from breakafst until 7:30 they police the barracks area . . . and from 7:30 to 9:00 are in close order drill. Now- don't get the impression that you spend your time merely drilling . . . you study and you have to study hard to pass . there are eight classes of 45 min utes each . . . daily ... the last period before supper which is at 6 o'clock, is devoted to physical training . . . after supper at 6:30 Rambling Around . By W. CURTIS RUSS Tiiisi at this, that and th viucr picked up here, there and yonder. It has been Liian a years since we moved to W, vule. and never in all that have we seen the to tight as it was Wednesday noon Eve at two Jj o'clock m the morning, the, ...vouajr oiternoon. That all adds up to one th people just got out and J scrap Pieces of metaling of helmets, sheUs, pa chines and untold other , '"u"u ",e'r way into th piles this week. The overflow f school eirls anrl Kn,.. y 1 to behold. A group came t Mountaineer to get some disc pieces of machines we replac week, and the boxes of m3 thought were heavy were ha like it was feathers. Tho e going aiier.it. Do you think Willkie't mission ibroad has served any useful mili tary purpose? Howard R. Clapp "Yes, I think it has given us a better under standing of conditions in other countries and. he has brought back a lot of information to the President." P. P. Cogdill "Yes, I do. He was enabled to get first hand in formation that could not other wise have been, gotten." W. C. Allen "His remarks about the second front have arous ed not only the people, but also our armed forces, but whether or not it will result in anything is up to our military heads." T. L. Green "It may have, but rever the less I think he has talk ed too much. I believe in more action and less talking about such affairs." Hub Burnett "Yes, I do. He has seen a lot and knows more than we do about conditions in oth er countries. We should profit by such information." Chrest George "I think he has first hand information that should help our. armed forces." Mm. Joe N. Tate "Yes, I feel that a great deal of valuable in formation has been gathered by Mr. Willkie." O. L. Yates" Yes, I think there is much to be gained. It has given our allies the idea that we are a united nation, and that we are not politically minded at this time, since Willkie is a Republican." . B. Aikivs"l think he has had an opportunity to glean first hand " informatiAri of the military affairs of our allies. Being a man of clear insight and preception his opinion and the facts he brought back to President Roosevelt will be of benefit to our war effort." Mrs. Chos. Miller "Yes I think it has been. Mr. Willkie has gain ed an understanding of affairs, and I think he Was looking at things from the standpoint of the public in general." is a two-hour study period . . lights go out at 9:30 . . . but the officers candidates are permitted to study in their day rooms, or to polish their shoes . , . or press their clothes until 10:30. The barracks are comfortable . . . recreational facilities are ade quate , . . the food of the very best that can be bought . . . Meals are served cafeteria style , . , and if you have anything on your plate . . . it will be noticed . . . you will be asked why you took too much . . . if you happen to leave some butter you may not have any next time . . . you are taught to conserve food. The first officers of the Wom an's Auxiliary Army Corps were trained by regular army officers . . . but now the women, who have been through training are taking over . . . The old veterans in the regular army are amazed at how the women are taking on their new duties, according to Lt. Reynolds . . . and their efficiency in giving command drills (funny thing, isn't it that men should be surprised that a woman could give an order?) '. . . At the first training center at Des Moines . , . even the bugler has been replaced by a woman . . THE OLD HOME TOWN Bv STANLEY When the officers training school for women was opened last May she filed her application on June 4 (and that application covered an astounding amount of informa tion) . . . on June 10, she was (look at th'mess you shoot ) Jycj but vith PORPOIS.CS MAKE! -THE RLS f J-g HAJR euT5 S ( OVER IH TMB ORIU. PRKSS ROOtJ S -Tjv OOKT HAVE TO J W WASH WEi FAC" wnA J-Lv vwaK TOR ncocs) WITH THK V Pieces of scrap that had forgotten for years were br to light Wednesday. It ull biiuw wnai can h.-innon -...u I'l'w nut. maice our minds to do a thii In the last war school chl gatnered nut shells which used in combatting gas in manner. Then we had ma wheatless and heatless days, war it is different. We might to the meatless and wheatless but right now it is scrap i giving up those things whii do not need. Not such a sa after all, is it? One Waynesville housewifl her husband was so enthuse! gathering scrap that she J afraid to take her eye off ol as he might grab the kitchen and run with it. One firm had some fun' die tling an old refrigeratinjr for the scrap heap. A line wl and it was soon found that! ammonia had been left i system. Two hours later wort resumed and the plant tori and found its way to the! school heap. How did you like the cj oh the front page of the j edition of The Mountaineer! day? The artist, Walter Allison! most unusual person. Like all cartoonists, has a flare i mor; is deliberate, neat and j hurries. We worked on the same paper with Allison many yeai during the real estate tf Hendersonville. At that ttil made his noon day meal of i late candy and Coca-Cola. mained the same weight far and no matter how much caif ate, he retained a slim figul We could always tell "wh "idea was coming on." He ao if he were in a trance, and ut f ul of anything which was hi ing nearby. and all messes are now uni rection of the WAACS. The WAAC is open to ant man hptween 21 and 45 has a high school educatioj a crnnd character . . . but, of i along with age and educatii must possess physical ncne montol keenness ... ana I to put out like any other of j Sam's soldiers. "It's no soot for a girl If . m for glamor," says tannie she admits there is manj -j and untold satisfaction ovetf accomplishments ana m3 the hardJessons to be learl the army ... but unless I is willing and anxious toi harder than she has ever or .1.- ..U J. onrl ... . iS WllB sue uuiuu a sacrifice for her country sa better not try her luck WAACS .:. . she co"""-j that the spl comradeship could neve' I great anywhere as that ont in the army . unified intensity of purpo every recruit is trying best to do what the army her to do . . and fvel more or less competitrve . realize that to be a solie even though a woman, ta best you have to give Lt Reynolds. It was very refreshin? hearing about to talk about the rmyl with Fannie . . . who "ook ning in her uniform . bet the WAACS who have n blessed witn a im-- wave, all envy hair is iust righ t ftr tion hats . . - w keeping the curl m . ; make up, but j dued . . . Hair mu't all times and 1 and when off duty from j (Continuea on v .
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