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8 j—Black Mountain (NC) NEWS SECTION 11 Thursday, October 14, 1948 ,NEWS FOR Veterans Os the six permanent plans of G. I. Insurance, the 20-payment life plan has proved most popular with World War II veterans, the Veterans Administration has an nounced . More than half of the 1,500,000 permanent G. I. Insurance policies in force are 20-payment life pol icies, the VA said. Under this plan the veteran pays his regu lar premiums for 20 years. Second most popular permanent insurance plan is the 30-payment life. Ordi nary life is third choice among veterans. The various endowment plans are least popular. Permanent policies now amount to more than $6,500, 000,000 worth of insurance, VA explained. How ever, nearly 5,000,000 World War II veterans have not yet converted their temporary insurance to permanent forms of G. I. Insurance. More than a million and a half veterans were in training under the provisions of the G. I. Bill on September 1, 1948, the Veterans Administration reported. Over half - 871,000 - were study ing in schools and colleges, with 267,000 enrolled for institutional on-farm training and 414,000 tak ing training on the job. Q —l am a disabled veteran. Am I entitled to increased com pensation because of my depend ents ? A—ls your disability is 60 44 or more, you should submit to Vet erans Administration document ary evidence of the existence of a wife or child or evidence of de pendency of your parents so that you may qualify for increased compensation payments under Pub lic Law 877 of the 80th Congress. Q—My father is supporting a large family. May I claim him as | Spruce Up Q 9 y vtr I .'y f ■ pHH 0 lake advantage of our Lay Away Plan at no extra cost! | SUMMEY’S MAN STORE ♦ j • Black mountain, n. c. Z Oakley Third Pony Victim Unbenten Blnck Mountain whip ped Oakley 19-0 Friday for its third straight victory this season. Coach Byrd’s boys uideashed a powerful ground attack that swept Oakley off its feet by roll ing up 172 yards rushing. The Darkhorses threatened in the first quarter with Reese tak ing the ball on Oakley’s 40 yard stripe and scooting 16 yards be fore being dropped. Several plays later Reese passed to Capps to make it first and 10 on Oakley’s 10 yard line only to lose the ball on downs. Coming back in the second quarter, the Darkhorses used a varied attack of reverses and end runs that took them to the 10 yard line, there Reese passed to Gregg for the marker. Reese converted to give the Darkhorses a 7-0 half time lead. Max Morris blocked an Oakley punt on the three yard line which Rice pounced on. On the next play, Hughes, an Oakley back who played a brillant offensive game, grabbed a Darkhorse fumble and raced 95 yards for a marker only to have it called back. Several plays later White plunged over from the one foot line to ice the game forthe Darkhorses. A pass for the extra point failed. Glenn set upthe third Darkhorse score when he pulled in an Oakley punt on the fifty yard stripe and ran behind the best blocking of the game to the five yard line be fore being pulled down. A few plays later White again slammed a dependent while 1 am in train ing under the G. I. Bill? A—Dependency will be held to exist if your father does not have an income sufficient to provide reasonable maintenance for him self and members of his family under legal age, or members of his family otherwise dependent by reason of mental or physical in capacity. over from the one foot line to end all scoring of the game. Lineups: Oakley: ends. Valrath and Ear wood; tackles, Nesbitt and Lowng good; guards, Jones and Burgess, center, Worley; backs, Anderson, Robinson. Haynes, and Hugos. Subs, Sharp, Garren. Cox, Johnny Hollowav, Joe Holloway. Jay, Morgan. Hendrix, Wilson, and Cole. Rlack Mountain: ends. Osteen and Gregg; tackles, Morris and Rice; guards, Stevens, and Mc- Intosh: center, Reese; hacks, Milbee, Chnrlie Reese, White, Capps. Subs, T. Reed, t lyde Reese, Stepp, Glenn. Rartlett, and Ingle. Statistics: O. B. M. First downs 5 U> Net yards rushing —62- Net yards passing —22 18 Passes attempted —ls 5 Passes completed 2 - Av. dis. of punts 33 3/ Score by quarters: Ist 2nd 3rd 4th fin. Oakley 0 0 0 0 0 B. Mtn. 0 7 6 6 19 Old Fort News Mrs. Delia Grant, Mrs. William Young and son Billy of Biltmore were recent week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Max Hunt. Max Hunt is spending this week in Greenville. S. C., in connection with his work with the Pullman Company. Mrs. W S. Burgin has returned from a visit to Black Mountain. She attended an informal recept ion for her nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Kerlee, Jr., who have returned from their wedding trip. John Adair of Gastonia is as sisting in the operation of the ROXY THEATRE SWANNANOA, N. C. Evening Show Starts at 7 & 9 MATINEE SATURDAY Only at 1:30 THURSDAY and FRIDAY OCTOBER 14 and 15 Two Guys From Texas with Dennis Morgan and Jack Carson Color by Technicolor SHORT SUBJECTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 Range Renegades Starring Jimmy Wakely with “Cannonball” Taylor. MONDAY & TUESDAY OCTOBER 18 & 19 Old Los Angeles Starring William Elliott with John Carroll, Catherine McLeod, Joseph Schildkraut, and Andy Devine. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Mutiny In The Big House With Charles Bickford and Barton Maclane THURSDAY & FRIDAY OCTOBER 21 & 22 The Big Punch Starring Wayne Morris with Lois Maxwell and Gordon Macßae. ADULTS 35c CHILDREN 15* matinee ADULTS 30* CHILDREN 15* (All Prices Include Tax) Baker Watch Repair and Jew elry shop at Old Fort. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kellerman of Baltimore spent last week at the home of the latter’s mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Harlow Noblitt at Old Fort. The Old Fort Chapter of OKS served supper to 75 persons at the community building last Wednes day evening. GUESTS OF MRS. WHITEHEAD Mr and Mrs. Wallace Christo pher of Glencoe, Illinois, are guests of their aunt, Mrs. William A. Whitehead. LOOK FOR YOUR NAME IN THE ADS THE Hunting Season t - *-•**•«« 1$ get your hunting supplies now 12 Ga. Automatic and Pump Shot Guns 22 Rifles-Single & 25 Shot Marlin 30-30 Marlin High Power Rifles 30-06 Remington High Power Rifles 22 Short and Long Rifle Shells 20.16 & 12 Ga. Shotgun Shells Recoil Pads-Hoppe’s Gun Oil & Powder Solvent Gun Slick Kits Mrs J. B Nichols Roxy Hunting Coats-Weather-Bak For the convenience of our customers we will be open during the noon hour each day. BLACK MOUNTAIN! LUMBER | SERVICE & PROMPT DELIVERY | Opposite Freight Depot __ Your Home Needs B, _ TWO Solid Foundations Sound financing and strong masonry ai e the two vital foundations necessary for the construction of your new home. Don’t take a chance with your future. Sound financial planning is as important to you and your loved ones as plans are to the builder. Begin now to plan for y oul security tomorrow.. r The Northwestern Bank Member Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation BLACK MOUNTAIN OLD FORT Gustova Brown Pix JOIN THE Pt A j —WHIZZER BIKE MOTORS Make your bike • moior bike “KW#/.- with the new 2Vie horsepower Wk;. SSJ!“—JSS O ASHEVILLE sporting goods STORE 14 N - P«k Square Asheville, N. q
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