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lECQQT ?i 0*ITED STATES % / WAR I/ BONDS f AMD V STAN PS *l|l? "VOL. LVI, NO. 23 TWO ARE JAILED" FOR ATTEMPT AT ARMED ROBBER' Quick Work on the Part of Val Crucis Merchant Foils Effo of Would-be Robbers; Oth< Robberies Sunday Night Homer Smith and Lcadford Bail were lodged in the county jail Moi day night by Sheriff Watson ar, Deputy Wiley Day, after they hs been foiled in an attempt to rob Valle Crucis merchant atgunpoii a short while earlier in the evenin The unsuccessful holdup occurrr at the store of Howard Mast as 1 and his son, Frank, were closing u the day's business, according Deputy Day. The men, who wei masked, threw a pistol on Fran and demanded his money. Howar tttftc unnKcnrtforl tho "? prits. managed to get them covert with his gun and disarm ther holding the men until Sheriff Wa son and his aides could arrive c the scene. The men are to be give a hearing before Magistrate Hal: this morning at 11 o'clock. The holdup followed the robber of the Mast store by only about i hours, when entrance was forced, large number of cigarettes, cigar 25 pounds of nuts and all the gas< line stamps taken. At about tl same time the Vilas Service Static was entered, and a considerab! amount of money taken from tl< cash register. Sheriff's officers have been ui able to uncover clues leading to tt identity of the Sunday night bun larr. and do not associate ther crimes with the attempted robber of Mr. Mast. Collector Dancy To Assist Tax Payer The office of the collector of ii teral revenue announces that Dei uty Collector Glenn Dancy will 1 at the postoffice in Boone on We< nesday. Thursday, Friday and Sa" urday of this week for the purpo: , of assisting farmers and those pe sons who are required to file declaration of their estimated ir come on or Before December 15, < those persons who by reason of hai ing made an error in their Septerr ber declaration and those who ha\ become liable since that date. The provisions of the new revent act enacted by the congress of tti United States require all persoi to file a declaration of their est mated income for the calendar yet 1943 on or before September 1! whose estimated gross income wi exceed $100 from sources other tha salaries or wages subject to witl holding tax, or whose salary exceec $2,700 if single or $3,500 if marriei and also those persons whose gro: income from all sources excee $500 for the calendar year. The act contains a special pr< vision which enables persons ei gaged in farming to file their decli ration of estimated income and pa the tax due thereon not later tha December 15, 1943. Since the Vii tory tax is included in the cuirei revenue act and provides an exem] tion of only $624, it is assumed thi a large number of farmers and pe: sons engaged in cattle raising i Watauga County will be required t file. Owners of Property In Foreign Countries Must File Repoi Citizens of Watauga County wti own any property in foreign coui tries were notified by Postmasfc John E. Brown, Jr., today that the must file reports of their foreig holdings with the Treasury Depar mem early this month. The noti< was given by means of a posh placed in the postoffice. Postmaster Brown points out th it is necessary for the government 1 have as complete information as po sible on the American stake abros to assist the military authorities ar the civilian government on the fo eign fronts and to bring about sour solutions of the post-war problem Itcport forms, known as TFR-50 may be obtained through comme cial banks, or from the nearest Fe< eral Reserve Bank, the postmasb states. Penalties are provided fi those who wilfully fail to file r ports. Teachers of County To Meet Saturda The teachers of the county w: meet next Saturday at 2:30 o'clo< at the auditorium if the Boone Hif School. A full attendance is r quested. VATAl An lndep BOONE. Wallace. Willkie Disc re I Vice Pros*dent Henry A. V ik Wiilkie (left) after the Jaiter's sp Q. York Herald-Tribune forum in N subjects- Wiilkie discussed The ^ Want." Wallace chose "The World n, . : BURLEY CEILING BOOST PREDICTED V !4 a Substantial Increase Over Last Year s> Is Necessary, Soy Burley Belt v Congressmen ,n Washington, Nov. 30?A boost in !(. burley ceilings over last year's overie all average of 38 cents based on grades to compensate for increased j. production costs was confidently le predicted today by burley belt eongressmen after conferences with ad'e ministrative officials, y Representative Flannagan, of Virginia. said a substantial increase was necessary in order to inaaire minimum production to meet needs. Members participating in the con8 ference today said the new ceiling would be announced within a few R_ days, at least before the end of the 5_ week. ^ Tfie group said they asked for increases "commensurate with the inj. creased cost "Of production." and jj, estimated that the cost of production was up 25 per cent. a Fanners, particularly, will need 1. adjustment of the ceiling because Jr of the relatively poor quality of the r_ new crop and its heavy texture j. which will not likely command ,c premium prices, they said. Flannagan said markets last year [e averaged 41.8 cents under the 33le cent average ceiling, and he expresscd the hope that the new ceilings j_ would fix the overall average cellar ing this year based on grade "at 5 least" at that figure, representing a .1 R roni tnrrpjicn 11 n t ?- Parkway District, Boy a. Scouts, to Hold Meeting 5S d The second anneal meeting of the Parkway District of Old Hickory Council, Boy Scouts of America, will be held at the community building l" in West Jefferson, at 7:30 p. m., on y Monday, Dec. 6. " At this meeting officers for the ensuing year will be elected and reports for all operating committees P' will be heard. All Scoutmasters, Il; suhnw.i^|rs, den mothers and memr" bers of lite district committee will n be introduced. The principal ad ? dress-of the evening will be delivered by the Rev. J. C. Canipe. of Boone. Claud Brown Dies At Heaton Home 0 Claud Brown, member of a prominent Watauga County family, died at his home at Heaton, Avery Coun-r ri\ .)? ..r, ??i:?.. +,. ,,, <- J , *UWUdJ' OXIC111UUU, d(.WlUillf, IU _ information reaching Boone Tuesday night. Mr. Brown had been ill ,e for about a month, it was stated, j Funeral details have not been arranged. at to Christmas Edition, to id Appear Next Week id "j Next week's issue of The Dernocrat will likely carry tha major '? part of Christmas advertising for ' this season, and the publisher r" wishes to ask all the business men to cooperate with him in his *f~r forts to get as much of the mateor rial in hand as early as possible e~ during the present week. Plenty of illustrations for such advertising are available without cost to the advertiser, and "copy" will likewise be supplied when y desired. The circulation of The Democrat ill is now at an all-time high figure, ;k and its value as an advertising ;h medium is thus greater than aver c- before. There has been as advance in local advertising rates. LJGA >endent Weekly Newspap* watauga county, north tiss World" at Forum ; VaJlace congratulates Wendell L. reech before the 12th annual New ew York. They spoke on related Next Step Toward the World We We Want." FIRST REPORTS ON i SEAL SALE GIVEN [ Initial Response to Sale ol Tuberf" Vfi losis Seals is Esicouraging. '* Says Mrs. Holshouser Initial reports indicate that the campaign l'or the sale of Christmas Seals in the county has gained a j good start, and Mrs. J. E. Holshous[ er. chairman of the effort, states that I S233.85 in sales have already been | reported. Mrs. Holshouser submits the following statement by committees of the first returns in the campaign: Bcthei $22.50 Boone $77.50 Vallo Cruris *44.00 Blowing Rock 55.00 Cove Creek 35.35 Mrs. Holshouser states that this year the envelopes in Boone contained two sheets of stamps. This is due to the fact that the quota for the county had been doubled, and she expresses the hope that the people of the community will respond to this request for the purchase ct an additional sheet of stamps. Two Men Die in Prison Camp Fire ine superintendent and a guard of a negro prison camp near here were burned to death in their beds in a guardhouse fire of undetermined origin about 7 o'clock Tuesday morning. Tile bodies of the superintendent, George Barger, formerly of BlountviUe, and W. R. (Bill) Flora, cf Kingsport. ttie guard, were recoverI ed from the large flaming building about two' hours after the explosion occurred. W. Y. Hill, undertaker, who went to the scene immediately, said. Sheriff W. M. Dillon said he was unable to ascertain immediately the cause of the flash fire. Others reported the blaze as being caused by an explosion. Barger, head guard at the camp, and Flora, also a guard, had been on duty the night before and had eaten breakfast and gone to bed in the small combined cook and bunk house which served as guard headquarters, the sheriff said. Barger was believed to be getting up when the bunkhouse burst into flames, making an exit impossible, it is thought. Attempts were made by the 2? prisoners in the camp to extinguish the fire, but they were hailed by the rapidly spreading fire. Barger was a former sheriff and magistrate of Sullivan county, and was widely known in political cir cles there. Flora, prominent politically, has held public office. He resided at 201 West Charlemont St Kingsport. The camp is located about foui miles from town, near the North Carolina line and houses quarters oi j rna/1 rnnclnirHnrt r>mu Barger is survived by his widow and two sons, one of whom resides in Kingsport. ? Johnson Countj News. Pastors and Deacons To Gather on Monday The Three Forks Pastors and Deacons conference will be held a1 the First Baptist Church in Boone on Monday, Dec. 6, at 2 p. m., anc Rev. James C. Sherwood has issued the following program for the gathering: Devotional, Rev. Tom Stanbury. The Pastor Preaching Missions Rev. G. A. Hamby. A Missionary Church, Rev. Tip ton Greene. Exposition of Titus 2, Rev. J. C Canipe. ^ t mk n?< - 11 -f--hrrmrrrn<ifiwinil'^] DEM< er?Established in the Yeai CAROLINA. THURSDAY, DECEI SWHNG SEASON IN FULL SWING IN THIS CITY No Fanfare Accompanies the Beginning of Christmas Season as in Former Years; Large Stocks. But Early Buying Suggested The Christmas shopping season is now in full swing in this locality, but it is not accompanied by the fanfare of former years. No special event marked the opening of the season, but all all the merchandise has now been displayed in the va- j rious stores, and early shoppers are i j busily engaged in making their se-j i ...... ?.?;j *i? i?? ?-?- - i aw?.k*w>M W avuiu Htf (CWI-JIIUIUIC I rush, bring at the same time mindful of scarcities which might develop between now and Christmastime. This is the second season that Christmas street lighting has been dispensed with, and Mr. Guy Hunt, president of the Merchants Association. joins with other retailers in the wish that a Christmas opening could have been put oil "with all the trimmin's" this year, but for obvious reasons it just couldn't be done. Mr. Hunt, however, says that while there is a lack of Christmas lights there is no scarcity of Christmas merchandise. " A survey of the various stores of . the city reveals that, gift merchandise is surprisingly plentiful this year. The merchants, for the most part, did their buying before shortages became acute in the wholesale markets, and feel most fortunate in being able io offer comprehensive lines of holiday goods. 1 However, the public is being urged to shop early, as there will be little replenishing of stocks possible, due to war conditions A cordial welcome is extended by the mer- 1 chants to ail the people of this area to make Boone their Christmas shop- : ping headquarters again this year.' ; MANY TO ATTEND < TOY MATINEE i ? 7?77-7 , ] mmutfi cyeoi j? l.QCOi l neaice Promises io Be Most Successful The annual toy matinee to be held at Ute local theatre again this year promises to be one of the biggest and best ever held in Boone. The enthusiasm being worked up at the local schools to attend and help the really needy children of the community and county is great to see. The idea of attending a "full" two-hour movie "free" of charge and the thought that they are helping some child enjoy Christmas is helpful in giving you that good old Christmas spirit, of which we have an abundance here in America. The movie cosists of cartoon, "The Night Before Christmas," Our Gang comedy, "Doin' Their Bit," and one of the better Tarzan pictures, "Tarzan's Secret Treasure." No admission will be charged at the door. Just bring a discarded or broken toy and no matter what your age, you v." ill be admitted to : see the show. Orchids, then ,to the local Scoutmaster, B. W. Stallings, for his help in having the Scouts at the school . to escort the smaller children . across streets and safely to the theatre. Thanks, too, go to the tireless efforts of our Statesville booki er, Mrs. James Meachem, who made , the program possible: and last but r not least, we give a big bow to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer pictures, for I donating the entire program gratis, [ and who are always on the job in . helping entertain you with the best . in pictures. . An overflow crowd is expected (Continued on page eight) . r* i r si ^rup ana reea LiWans Available to Farmers Emergency crop and feed loans are now available to the farmers of ' Watauga county, according to C. Gordon Taylor, field supervisor of FCA, and applications are now being received at his office in the courthouse. '! Due to war conditions, the farmers are being urged by the manuI facturers, says Mr. Taylor, to buy t their fertilizer early this year, in order that delivery may be assured. i Red Cross Office Moved to City Hall , The Red Cross office has been moved to the city hall. Office hours are from 1 p. m. to 5 p. rn. To obtain Red Cross services at all other . times, call phone 113-R or come to 425 Greene street. JCRA r ! 888. vIBER 2, 1943 Bui^ Tobac ci?ffi?l I Mrti^ < The ranking air ace in the Southwest Pacific is Capt. Richard Bong, who has downed 21 Jap Zeros. He explains the mean- ! ing of his medals to his sisier, i Geraldine, in their home at Poplar, Wis. , WARFUND NOW NEARING GOAL!: i Collections Are Within $300 of ' County Quota. Says Mrs. Maddux With returns from different sec- j lions of the county incomplete, the , War Fund campaign is now within 6300 of the local quota of $2,000, savs Mrs. M. K. Maddux, county chairman of the drive. Following is a partial list of the . onlributors to the fund, and ethers will be published cs returns are received: D. & P. Pipe Works E. A. Ellison, $1; Coy Johnson, $1; Ralph Proffitt, $1; Robert Winebar?er $1; Clyde Miller, $1; George R. -ook, $1; Clayton Greene, $1; Dean Proffit, $1; Fred Proffit, $i; James. F. Miller, $1: Raymond Miller. $1; 1 -lint Miller, $1: Robert Miller, $1; Kermit Proffit. $1: C. C. Cook, $1, Ray Cornett $1; Floyd Smith, $1: Frank Bentley, $1; Ward Miller. $1; Ernest Moody, $1; McClue Elrod, $1. Hurney Norris, $3, Lee South, $1; W. 1 L. Tester, $1; L. H. VanDyke, $1; C. -. VanDyke. $1; Earl Calhoun, $3; Homer Lane $1; Austin Miller, $3; Clorman Garland, $1; Bart Norris, 51; Ted Comctt. $1; L. D. Woodard, JO. C?, ... n |M. T.. i TJ T -t po, ouiuiuif rvuy, yt, uuim n. i_.uuis.uail), $1; George Cook, $1; Oscar Miller, $1; E. M. Cook, $1: Elbert Bentley, $1. Boone Miss Elizabeth Bridge, $5; V. C. Howell $1; Mrs. Amelia Greer, $2; Mrs. Ruth McConnell, $5; Miss Wilna Baird, $1; J.C. Farthing, $2; Miss 3ra Lee Williams, $2; Frank Payne, ?5; J. E. Holshouser, $10; M. W. Beach, $2; Mrs. H. S. Storie, $1; Mrs. L,en Storie, $1; Mrs. A. C. Shoemake, 50c; Mrs. Pearl Buchanan, 50c; Mrs. r. Len Cooke $1; Mrs. Vera Tunnell, $1; Miss Mildred Tunnell, $1; A. R. Smith, $1; Wiley G. Hartzog, Jr., $1, Mrs. C. O. Cook, $2.50; Mrs. Swift, $1; Grady Edmisten, 50c; Miss Ruby Davis, $1. Verlee Elrod, 50c: Arthur Dougherty 46c; Burl Phillips, $1; Mrs. B. K. Osborne, $1; Mrs. I. L. Smith, $1; Mrs. Fred Warman, $1; Mrs. Will Lovill, 25c; A. ,1. Edmisten, $2; R. F. Greene, $5; Mrs. Mae Miller, $5; T. B. Moore, $1; Mrs. Horace Burris, $1: Miss June Lee Russell, $1; Dr. and Mrs. E. T. Gienn, $10; Wade E. Brown $5; Dr. J. B. Hagaman, $10; A. E. South, $2; Paul A. Coffey, $1; Mr. and Mis. W. A. Smith, $3.25; Theresa McNeill, $1; Mildred L. Sedberry, $5; E. D. Cook. $5; Helen Underdowr. S? Dr. Robert R. King, $5; Dr. II. B. Perry. $5; C. A. Hay worth. $5; J. T. (Continued on page eight) Gifts Are Asked For Empty Stocking Fund The Democrat, as has been its custom for many years, and in co-operation with the Appalachian Theatre, in its efforts to bring cheer to needy children at Christ mas, is instituting an empty stocking fund. The Democrat starts tbe fund with a contribution of ten dollars, and earnestly solicits contributions from all those interested in aiding our underprivileged children The names of those contributing to this hind will be published each week. Si.50 A YEAR?5c A COPY :co Sales to t Wednesday Much Weed is Now Being Received. and Higher Prices are Predicted by Coleman: Full Set of Buyers ou Every Sale; 100,000 Pounds Expected for First Sale The first sales of the current season at the Mountain Burley Tobacco Warehouses will be held Wednesday morning, December 8, and farmers rf the Sri -state burley area began Monday to unload their crops on the floors of the two large local house.;. Indications are that when the sales start there will be- well rver 100.000 pounds of burley awaiting the auctioneers chant. Mr. R. C. Coleman, of Tabor City, operator of the warehouses here, states that the quality of the weed being delivered is much higher than usual, and that he expects the total sales to far exceed those of last year, when about two million pounds were sold. Consequently, considerably higher prices wil (undoubtedly be received by the growers. Mr. Coleman and his associates have surveyed the burley belt thoroughly in the past two weeks, find the crop exceptionally good and believe that there will be more farmers seen on the floors of the local houses this season than ever before. The local houses contain more titan 70,00(1 feet of floor space, every - onveiiiencc has been provided fcT the visiting farmers and sales are facilitated by the fact that buyers inay move from one house to another without any interruption in sales. Mr. Coleman, who is a farmer himself, is always interested in the grower receiving the high dollar and this year his well-known rule of a "first sale every day" will be carried out. As usual he employs a large staff of highly experienced men and a full lineup of buyers will be on every sale. Appalachian College Pre-Medical Course Is Given Approval Appalachian State Teachers College has been placed on the approved list of the American Medical Association, standardizing credits in pre-medical training, it was announced by Dean J. D. Rankin as the fall term came to a close last week. The college also gives prelentai and pre-iaw work. After all losses to the armed forces, to the draft, from graduation, to the WACS and WAVES, and students to high price industry, entering students have balanced off so that the registration figures for students active on the second quarter at tho rlrvsp of rpr?i<lr.af ioot <ts?r,ei at 315, with more to be added this week. Meat Cutting and Curing Demonstration E. V. Vestal will hold two meat cutting and curing demonstrations in the county on Friday, December 3, according to Miss S. Elizabeth Bridge, home demonstration agentAt 2 p. m? there will be one demonstration at the home of Mrs. Nora Moretz on Big Hill. All people of that section of the county are invited to attend this demonstration. It is for both men and women. At 7:30, Mr. Vestal will have another demonstration at the college dairy farm. This demonstration is held for the benefit of anyone in Boone or vicinity who may be interested in cutting and curing pork. Mr. Vestal, who is a specialist in this type of work, comes to the county from State College, Raleigh, and it is hoped that many people in the county will take advantage of this opportunity to see the demonstration. which is of great importance at this time. New Bus Service Boone to Zionviile Through the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce, an improved bus service was started between Boone and Zionviile as of November 30. The new schedule leaves Boone at 5:05 p. m., arriving at Zionviile at 5:37 p. m., immediately returning to Boone, arriving at 6:09 p. m., and leaving for West Jefferson and Sparta at 6:20 p. m. This new service permits people living between Boone and Zionviile to arrive in town at 9:45 a. m., and return on the afternoon schedule. The service is provided by the Greyhound Lines, and local plans are to later have connections at Zionviile for Mountain City and Elizabethton.
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