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THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER (One Day Nearer Victory) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 1911 Page 8 M. R. Williamson Heads Haywood Ministerial Unit In the regular monthly luncheon meeting of the Haywood County Ministers Association election of officers for the coming year was held. Rev. M. R. Williamson to suc ceed Rev. Clay Madison as presi dent. Rev. T. H. Parris to succeed Rev. Mr. Burgin as vice president. Rev. Roy T. Houts, Jr., succeeds the Rev. T. H. Parris as secretary treasurer. This meeting was held at the Jonathan Creek Methodist parso nage, where the ministers enjoyed a very fine fellowship. The ladies served a delicious dinner. This was followed by a program of busi ness, fellowship and speaking. Rev. L. G. Elliott, pastor of the First Baptist church of Waynes ville, was asked by Moderator Madison to speak for tbout three minutes on "Some things I like about the Methodist church." Rev. C. B. Hammond, pastor of the Canton Presbyterian church, to spqak the same length of time on "Some things I like about the Bap tist churches." The Rev. Mr. Robinson, pastor of the Canton First Methodist church, was given three minutes to speak on "Some things that I like about the Presbyterian church es." In the conclusion of the meeting, President Madison expressed for the Association, our genuine re gret at the going of Rev. Ham mond, who is leaving the Canton Presbyterian church, to take a new field in California. Mr. Hammond will go to the California coast to become Chaplain in one of their large hospitals. Mr. Hammond responded, ex pressing his appreciation for the fine fellowship of the Haywood ministers, and led in the closing prayer. AC Harry Evans, Jr. Visits Parents Here AC Harry Evans, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Evans, of Waynesville, is spending several days here with his parents. Upon leaving here he will report to the University of Georgia, Athens, and from there will be transferred to Memphis. He entered the service in July, 1943, and was sent to the Univer sity of North Carolina where he spent eight months taking work in the Naval Air Corps. From there he was sent to the University of South Carolina and then to Athens, Ga. A graduate of the Waynesville Township high school Cadet Evans was working for his father at the time he volunteered in the service. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our host of friends for the many expres sions of kindness shown us. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Balentine and Emmett Hillary Balentine. Complete Stock of New Merchandise WATCHES and Other Lovely Gifts FOR LADIES Birthstone Rings Billfolds Compacts China Dinnerware Costume Pins Dresser Sets Dinner Rings Engagement Rings Expansion Bracelets Earrings Lockets Pens Pictures Pearls Watches Watch Bands i J Church Street In France PVT. HARRY M. DYER, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dyer, of Way nesville, R.F.D. No. 1, has safely arrived in France, according to in formation received by his family. Pvt. Dyer was inducted in Rich mond, Va., and from there was sent to Fort Meade, Md., and then to Camp Blanding for his basic training. He was transferred back to Fort George Meade and then sent overseas. He is a graduate of the Way nesville high school and prior to entering the service in May of this year was employed by the New port News Shripbuilding and Dry Dock Company. Non-Suit Taken By Taxi Owners In $10,000 Suit (Continued from page 1) for the Twin City buses. The agreement was reached before the scheduled hearing on Saturday. The buses going west on Main Street will stop at the Court House lot, in front of the Taxi Stand, which Mr. Lee will use as a sta tion, and at Henderson's Corner. Buses coming down Main Street from Hazelwood will stop at the City Hall, and in front of the Pure Oil Station opposite the court house. The town will mark these stops as soon as weather permits. The buses will stop at street corners to pick up passengers else where, it was agreed. T5 Joseph Massie Home On Furlough T5th Joseph Massie, son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Massie, of Way nesville, returned to his post at Fort Monmonth, N. J., yesterday after spending a ten-day furlough with his parents. He entered the service on De cember 24, 1943, and was induct ed at Fort Bragg and from there sent to Camp Edison, N. J. From the latter he was sent to his pres ent post, and from there to New York, where he took a special course in the Western Union school, FOR MEN Birthstone Rings Billfolds Brief Cases Cigarette Cases Cigarette Lighters Identification Bracelets Knives Leather Straps Military Sets Money Belts Pens and Pencils Traveling Cases Wedding Rings Wallets Watches Watch Chains Watch Bands DAVIS-SMITH "Jeweler Since 1865" Complete Stock Now Located Opposite M atonic Temple Doretta Balentine Buried Here On Monday Afternoon (Continued from page 1) ville school. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and took an active part in the Sunday school and organizations. She was a member of the Union Girls Aux iliary and of the Junior B. T. U. and was a faithful attendant at Sunday school and church. Surviving are her parents; one small brother, Emmett Hillry Bal entine; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Green, of Waynesville, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Balentine, of Ware Shoals, S. C. Garrett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Maior Corpening Awarded Oak Leaf Cluster To Star Mrs. Wayne Corpening receiv ed a letter during the week from Major General Louis A. Craig, in command of the headquarters Ninth Infantry Division telling her of the recent award of the Oak Leaf Cluster to her husband, Major Wayne Corpening, former county farm agent of Haywood. The letter read in part: "On 29 October, 1944, I had the pleasure of awarding to Major Wayne A. Corpening before an assembly of his comrades in arms, the Oak Leaf Cluster to the bronze star for mer itorious achievement. It is a sorce of deepest satisfaction to me to present this recognition for out standing service to a soldier who has demonstrated his unselfish de votion to the service of our coun try and whose actions have sur passed our high standards of duty. I speak for the entire Division in assuring you that we share the pride you must feel in learning of this award." Major Corpening has previously been awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action in the Sicilian campaign and the Bronze Star for heroic action against the enemy in Normandy. In addition he is en titled to wear the European-African-Mediterranean campaign rib bon with four bronze battle stars; the combat infantryman's badge for outstanding performance of duty in combat and the 1st citation and 2nd class Cross for Voluntary Mili tary Service, awarded by General Giraud in Algiers, French North Africa. Miss Jane Dudley Francis, who is a student at the Richmond branch of William and Mary College, Rich mond, Va., is expected to arrive this week to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Roy Francis. after which he returned to Fort Mommonth. He is attached to the signal corps and has received expert training in this line of work. When he reports back to his post he will be reassigned for other duty. At the time he entered service he was employed in radio repair work. FOR CHILDREN Birthstone Rings Banks Sterling Bracelets Blocks Baby Books Brush Sets Bracelets Charm Bracelets Dolls Feeding Sets Identification Bracelets Lo kets Nursery Pictures Rattlers Spoons Sterling Cups Telephone 514 At Indiantown Gap SGT. JOE RAY, son of Mrs. Joe S. Ray and the late Joe Ray, of Waynesville, who is now serv ing at the Indiantown Gap Mili tary Reservation, Pa. He was in ducted in the service on November 3, 1943, at Fort Jackson and from there was transferred to Camp Lee, Va., where he received his basic training in the quartermas ters corps. In May of this year he was transferred to Camp Rey nolds, Pa., where he was assigned temporarily and on November 20 was transferred to his present post. Death Claims Mrs. J. R. Boyd; Buried On Monday (Continued from page 1) the War Department being receiv ed by the family less than an hour before the passing of Mrs. Boyd. At the cemetery flowers were also placed on the family plot in memory of Lt. Chafin. Serving as active pallbearers were the following nephews: Henry Campbell, Kyle Campbell, Hiram Campbell, Joe Campbell, Robert Owen, Charles Owen, Walter Hel mick and Hugh Campbell, of Charlotte. Honorary pallbearers included: stewards and trustees of the First Methodist Church, directors of the Haywood Building and Loan, of ficers and directors of the First National Bank, county officials and the following: J. L. Stringfield, Rufus Siler, Dr. J. H. Smathers, D. Reeves, Noland, L. H. Bram lett, S. H. Helmick, W. A. Brad ley, J. P. Dicus, J. W. Killian, Chas. E. Ray and E. C. Moody. Mrs. Boyd was a native of Hay wood county and the daughter of Wilburn Campbell and Martha Jane Campbell. Her family was among the pioneer settlers of this county. She was married on March 29, 1891, to James R. Boyd, business and civic leader of the county who retired from the presi dency of the First National Bank a few years ago after being at the head of the institution for 29 years. Mrs. Boyd was a member of the First Methodist Church and her interests largely centered in her church and her home life. She is widely connected in this sec tion and was beloved by her fam ily, friends and relatives. Surviving are her husband; and all of her ten children, seven daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Chafin, Miss Daisy Boyd, Miss Bessie Boyd, Mrs. Margaret Clayton, and Mrs. Lena Ferguson, all of Way nesville, Mrs. Harriett Webster, of New Orleans, and Mrs. Louise Smith, of Riverdale, Ga.; three sons, T. Grady Boyd, John W. Boyd, and James R. Boyd, Jr., all of Waynesville; three brothers, Verlin Campbell, C. A. Campbell, and John Campbell, all of Hay wood county; nine grandchildren. A number of friends and rela tives from out-of-town were pres ent including: Mrs. Weldon Free man, of Wilmington, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, of Riverdale, Ga., Joseph Webster, of New Orleans, and Hugh Campbell, of Charlotte. Garrett Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. High School Band Will Give Annual Concert On 20th (Continued from page 1) Bagley; "Knightsbridge March" by Coates; coronet solo, "Intermezzo," by Buchtel, played by Frederick Vaughn. "There's Something About A Soldier" by Gay; Overture, "Cru saders" by Buchtel; "Say A Pray er", by Magidson and McHugh; March and Chorus, "See the Con quering Hero Come" by Handel; "White Christmas", Berlin; "Noel" by Prescott. The program will also include several numbers by chorus from the East Waynesville, Hazelwood and Central Elemen tary schools under the direction of Miss Marguerite Clark Carver. Miss Elizabeth Rhinehart of Lake Junaluska, has recently re turned from a visit with friends in Buffalo, Columbia, Saint Matthews and Orangeburg, S. C. Big Bond Rally Here Saturday (Continued from page one) and Manson Medford. All townships showed substan tial gains during the week except White Oak, and leaders there yes terday aassured the county chair man "Don't worry about White Oak. We will come through on time." The totals yesterday showed the Waynesville area had sold $297, 790, while the Canton area was slightly behind with $295,425. The county quota is $714,000. At least two more rallies will be held before the county-wide rally. A special rally will be held at the Dell wood Methodist church at 7:30 tonight. All leaders from Way nesville will be present with the high school band. Ivy Hill has raised $1,143.75 of their $12,500 quota. At one o'clock Friday, the Ro tarians will devote their meeting to the sale of bonds, with Jonathan Woody and Ralph Prevost acting as captains of two chosen teams. Prizes are being offered the team getting every member to purchase a bond. Marked success resulted from the rallies in Iron Duff and Fines AGAIN AT RAY'S We've Filled In With Leather Jackets and Coats - -- - Wool Jackets and Mackinaws For Men and Boys- We now have all sizes in about every type and below we illustrate some of the merchandise being featured in a complete line for both men and boys. BOYS' - MEN'S ALL WOOL MACKINAWS !N ALL SIZES JUST ARRIVED-A NEW GROUP CF 7 LAICS - INCLUDING BOYS' Raincoats For Boys Girls - Women - Men - Children RAY'S Department Store Creek last week. The Fines Creek rally sold $9,400, and on Satur day night $5,011.45 was sold in Iron Duff. The leaders since then over-sold their quota by $1,000. The band was on hand at both places and gave concerts. Last night at the armory, St. John's inaugurated a plan of giv ing a $100 bond at every basket ball game to some successful per son who purchases bonds at the special bond booth set up at the games. For each $25 bond pur chased an opportunity is given without cost to win the $100 bond. The winner is announced over the public address system after the third quarter of the boys' game. Officials of St. John's plan to continue to give a $100 bond at each of their games throughout the season. Pet Dairy Products Company made another substantial purchase of bonds this week, in keeping with the policy of the firm in all cam paigns. At Fines Creek last Friday n!?ht, V. B. Green bought $4,000 in honor of his , son, Pvt. Lee S. Grein, at Camp Blanding, and his son-in-law, Pvt. Charles Sutton, who was killed overseas. Mr. Green invested $4,000 in bonds about 90 days ago, and plans another large purchase soon. Sheepskin Coats Sheepskin coats as illu strated to the left for both men and boys. Boys' At $11.50 $16.95 Men's At Zipper Jackets Again we have men's zipper jackets in both wool and leather. You - - Let Us Show Leather trimmed wool Melton zipper T: ' $8.95 Sweaters Galore Children's Boys' Girls' Women's Men's In sweaters we are show- a wonderful group Children's From 890 UP $1.49 .. Boys' From Men's' All Wool $J50 Coat Sweaters up We also have Women's All Wool Coat Sweaters We Can Outfit That Boy It's been a problem to find clothes for boys. We, too, have been short of some sizes and types. Today We Have Them Mackinaws Sweaters Jackets Pants Coats Post Offi T Feeling Rush Of The post office t.n.,1- phere of Christn, tv. ' an atBs- both incoming and out,!! ' M carried manv f h, ; g mau and cards. Tuesday Wa! ,,Parvcel gest day of the season bl?' It is hard to make a . Mini w n nrni- ...... mas mailing actually , "st" tember 15th, and has been since that date, according Vp master J. H. Howell. ?0tU Postmaster Howell pointed out that a 1 cent stamp wuld nfll carry any unsealed Ch, i,tmai without any writing inide . "We suggest that fr ing out of town that the wi.i6 iu u.f wiu-e cent inis assures lasti-r assures fast..,- i ' handling and such cards can be luiwmucu. unaer the IS cent class, 90 per cent of the unddiv ered cards are never claimed by the addressee where more postam must be paid," he said. All overseas cards must have three cent postage. Plans have been made for tb post office to remain open on Sat urday afternoon of the 23rd. LEATHER COATS Boys' From Men's From $11.50 $13.95 up up
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