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PAGE SIX THE NEWS - JOURNAL. RAEFORD, N. C. THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1943 Week's News (Continued from page one) want to enter pool. Senator Carter Glass askad for harmonious support of the President's war program. Name-calling and throat-cutting should be out or the duration. Ger mans outflanked in Kharkov sector. Monday RAF blasts Italian cities of Milan, Turin, and Genoa Allied forces sweep around Axis held Mt. Etna and threaten isolation of en tire defense force. German radio reports that million Berliners are being evacuated. Eric Severeid air lane commentator, was one of 21 per sons jumping from 4-engined trans port over isolated site in Burma. Parachuting doctor and medical sup plies were flown to their aid. The Normandie, alais the Lafayette, stricken French luxury liner began rising Saturday from the mud of New York harbor where it has lain since February 9. 1942. It was a float today and will probably be in .service as transport next year. Some daily papers freeze circulation due to paper shortage. American forces lip in behind German-Italian de fenders of Sicily b making another landing. Tuesday Reds are but 12 miles of Kharkov with some fighting in city between rear guard and advance Russian forces. London papers de mand another bombing of Rome. N. C. Cotton crop estimated at 695,000 bales, or about 4 per cent less than last year. Judith Gurney, baby kid napped from an Albany, N. Y.t hos pital found and a 26-year old army vAte was charged with its abduction. She is reported to have fooled her husband and neighbors through 9 months pregnancy and then appear ed at home with a two-day old baby. Sudden appearance of diapers on clothesline led to her arrest and re covery of the infant. Wednesday Churchill landed in Canada yesterday as Roosevelt return ed from there where he spent a few days fishing and conferring. The two leaders, with Prime Minister Macken zie King of Canada are scheduled to meet for a strategy parley later this week. Chairman May of House mili tary affairs committee plans move to prohibit the drafting of fathers. Chi nese reject three Japanese peace feel ers, with General Kai-Shek standing determinedly by his pact with United Nations. German stories of near rev olution throughout Reich believed by many to be hoax stories to trap our forces into believing they are ready to quit, when they apparently are on ly consolidating their lines as they did in February March, 1918. just before their biggest and most successful drive which nearly defeated England and France. Barbecue at the tobacco markets is practically out for the sea son, according to OPA. Nashville Class Name (Continued From Page One) later through his dynamic power and inspiration, the architectural gem, our present Westminster Church, was completed. His tactful, loving, and inspiring leadership, with his enlarged vision of the work of the church made this task possible. In his living he was al ways a true example of Christian life; his love for Christ was manifest ed in all his words, thoughts, and deeds. He was a man of unusual ex ecutive ability, a forceful preacher, a lover of beauty, with a fondness for his people that made him dearly be loved by all who knew him. His keen sense of humor and his keen interest in humanity, always kept him in the forefront. His devoted wife and two precious little daughters continue to worship with us. , In memory of this splendid charac ter and as a token of our love for him we have designated our Men's Bible Class as the "Murdock MacLeod Bi ble Class" of Westminster Presbyter ian Church." O Hinton James Is Vice President of G. & F. Commissioners sgj riH'-u err k9 At the annual meeting of Southeas tern Game and Fish Commissioners held in Atlanta, Ga., May 25, North Carolina Commissioner Hinton James was elected second vice president for the coming year. Ben Morgan of Ala bama, was chosen for president; R. G. Turner of Tennessee, first vice presi dent, and T. A. McAmis of Arkansas, secretary-treasurer. O Stores End Summer Half Holiday With the closing of the stores yes terday afternoon, Raeford merchants l brought to a close the series of half- holidays enjoyed by employees and owners during the summer months. O "Miss Lizzie" Grows Own "V" Insignia There are all sorts of "V's" being used as insignia designating that the owner is going all-out for victory, some of paper, some metal ones, all in the glorious colors of the United Na tions. But the hottest one to come to our attention, yet, is one grown by Miss Lizzie Niven. It's of pepper, the old-fashioned kind. Two perfect pods, oined at the stem-end and spreading out to for.m a perfect, and very green "V". BY READING & WRITING dum Stavtl and Rdtn ffle&m JOHN 8KLBY T TAKES a certlin (mount of courage for a book reviewer to turn to writing book. It'i always harder to be in the position of one who receives criticism thin on who dole it out. One nun who doe a very successful job on both sides of th literary fence is John Selby. Every week day for the past tea year, John Selby ha written a column about somebody else' book. He' also found time to write three novtls of hi own, th most recent of which i "Starbuck," th story of Brant Starbuck who wis both a musician of aeniu and a normal, healthy, fna-loving youth. The tim of this story i before sad dur inj th Pint Vorld Var. Th seen shift from th Middle Test (which Mr. Selby knew well, since he wis brought up there) to New York, to German v where the hero studies and ha hi debut, back to the United States. Brant i a prodigy st thirteen. Becaua of the wiidora of hi guardians, who don't wish to set him subject to th quick ria and fall of most child prodi gies, he is withheld from th concert stage until he it nineteen. Hi toe ccts it instantaneous, tod in the next few years he become phenom enally famous and wealthy. All of which he accepts without losing hi innate integrity. Then, because he doe not want to be considered something apart from other men, Brant enlists in the Nary at the outbreak of our war with Germany. Indirectly, his enlistment leads to an accident to hi hand which makes it impossible for him to play the piano again. To the average person, this would mean only tragedy. But Brant is nude of sterner stuff. Turning his talent to conducting, he is able to carve a new career for himself. In "Circuit to Conquest" Relman Morin tells the story of the Japa nese lieutenant in Indo-China who discov ered among the effects of a French hotel manager a book of figures. The Frenchman explained that he had once been civil en gineer, and this was a set of logarithmic tables. The lieutenant called in a Japanese naval officer, who confirmed what the Frenchman had said. Yes, the figures were logarithms. But the lieutenant, suspicious to the last, confiscated the book. Possibly the book was a secret code, disguised as a mathematical table. He would work out each logarithm and see for himself. As far as Mr. Morin knows, he i working on them still. The Book-of-the-Month Club selection for September is a novel. so Little lime," by John P. Marquand. Included in this book is a satiric portray.' of a famous war correspondent or rather. several correspondent rolled into one. In cidentally, Marquand relate that a few month ago he wa in a New York night club when one well-known correspondent r1""" - " 7 w vmuiea co see him there, and finally someone ventured to ask him what he thought of the si tuition in North Africa. Then wa a long pause while th great on weighed bit words, "In my opinion," he answered finally, "anything can happen in North Africa." 3t7-3t v tm mwm gmdd I OPICKOHIYWHENDRY OKEEP TRASH OUT PICK BEFORE WEATHER DAMAGE ODOII'I MIX GOOD COTTON WITH BAD Building organizations in England are fighting plans for the use of pre fabricated houses to solve postwar housing problems. Wartime Rationing Guide BLUE STAMPS (For canned, frozen and certain dehydrated foods) Blue Stamps R. S, T, are good through August 20. GASOLINE "A" book coupons No. 6 good for three gallons each and must last till Nov. 21. RED STAMPS (For meat products, canned fish most edible oils and cheeses). Red Stamps "T and "U" now good and expire August 31st. Shoes Stamp No. 18 now good for one pair of shoes and expires October 31. SIGAR Stamp No. 13, good for 5 pounds becomes valid June 1 and is good through August 15. Stamps Nos. 15 and 16 in War Ration Book One now are valid for 5 pounds of sugar each, for use In home canning. They are good through October 31. Housewives may apply at local boards for sup plementary sugar rations for home canning, is essential. MAY I'SE OIL STOVES North Carolina householders may use their oil cooking stoves this summer regardless of the avail ability of ooal or wood-fired stoves OPA has announced. The present restriction denying fuel oil rations for domestic cooking and water heating, if adequate "stand-by" equipment is available, has been lifted because of the shortage of all fuels, and to encourage home canning'. Hamp Coleman Wins 6 Out Of 6 Games For Legion Red Springs has contributed to the American Juniors a record breaking pitcher in Hampton Coleman, a junior in the local high school, who has not lost a game, and has won six Legion games during June and Julb. Quoting from a state paper. "Whiteville's American Legion Jun iors smother Albemarle here today (August 3), 10-1, before a large crowd in the first game of the State Legion Junior finals. "Coleman, Whiteville's undefeated Junior Legion pitcher, allowed only four hits, three of them singles. He struck out six." Hampton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Coleman of Red Springs. West Point Open To Enlisted Men To Enter July '44 Washingtgn, Aug. 10 The War de partment has thrown open the doors of the West Point Military academy to enlisted men. In memoranda sent to commanders of all North Carolina Military posts it was stated that appointments to the 1947 class at the United States Milir tary academy will be available to enlisted men now in the service. Applications should be forwarded to post headquarters through unit com manders so as to reach the War de partment by August 10, 1943. To be eligible, the soldier must be 19 years of age, but not have reached his 22nd birthday by July 1, 1944. He must have a score of at least 135 on his army general classification test and should be a high school graduate. A prep school in the United States will give those who qualify a special course of instruction. This school will open on September 1, 1943. Those men who pass the examination will enter West Point on July 1, 1944. O A pearl requires from 15 to 20 years to develop fully in an oyster. Blood Plasma to War in Pulpwood r a i 1 , ; vv 1 ' ' ( I ; :: o Gimme A Hot Dog v 0 1 THESE BLOOD PLASMA CASES of weather-proof paper board anade from pulpwood, shows being delivered by Bed Croaa werkera U V. 8. Navy medical ffieer, are going to war aboard battle ship. The large ease contain blood donation) from twelve Amer ican; each bottle ef blood plasma is in a separate eartoai also made from pulpwood, and with It a pint of distilled water. The mlaaana aad water sue mixed to snake laid which is saving the lives of oar woanded soldiers. Becassae ef the growing shortage, the Gorera vTeUry'l,,e" lvmtn 4 wetntoaea to cat aaeca yalpweed for said the Duchess. "-AND PUT PLENTY OF MUSTARD ON IT." "I'll have an avocado salad," chirped her chauffeur, "with Rus sian dressing.' Tastes differ. That's why there are so many type faces. And tastes change, too, that's why new type faces are constantly being designed. Some of the new faces are good and last. Some are used only a few times and then discarded. In 'selecting new types, we try to pick faces that are in line with current ' trends in type usage faces that ) will be good over a period of years. Typography plays an important part in the production of effective printing. Knowing its impor tance, we have equipped our plant with a sufficient diversity of type faces, both new and old, to fit the tastes of a discriminating clien tile. Consult our Staff at The News-Journal RAEFORD, N. C. WE WILL HOLD OUR OPENING SALE FOR THE FALL SEASON OF 1943 ON Monday, Aug. 16th FOLLETTE'S SALE BARN BENNETTS VILLE. 8. C. SALE TO BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 11 A. M. 4 CARLOADS FRESH HORSES. MARES and MIXES FROM THE WEST. Mule Colts GELDINGS and MARES DIRECT FROM IOWA FARMS Some Good Matched Pairs Exceptionally Well Broke. Some Good Siding Horses. Also about Track-Ins; also Bogs, Cattle, Milk Cows, Calve. Har- , Etc. PRIVATE SALES DAILY Broke Mules Matched Pairs ' AL'CnON SALE EVERY MONDAY C. R, FOLLETTE, Manager
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