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NEWS OF OUR MENw WOMEN IN UNIFORM . AVIATION CADET BAXTER D. MILLER, of Boone, has completed the course of physical conditioning and ground school work at the U. S. navy pn_*-flight school at Athens, Ga. He har been selected to con tinue m the pilot program, and has been ordered to the naval air sta tion, Memphis, Tenn., to begin pro gressive flight training preparatory to joining a combat unit. PVT. DANIEL W. HOLLERS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arl Hollers, of Vilas, visited his parents for a few days enroute to Fort Meade, Md. He took his basic training at Camp Blanding, Fla. SGT. LEVER NE S. FOX, instruc-1 tor in the parachute school at Fort Benning, Ga., is spending a 12-day ; furlough with his parents, Mr. and . Mrs. F. F. Fox, in Boone. Sgt Fox returned to the States last August, after spending 26 months overseas, where he took part in the invasion of North Africa, Sicily and Italy. PFC. JOHn"wTlOOKABILL. son of Mr. Reece Lookabill, of Boone Route 2, has been admitted to Moore General Hospital, Swannanoa, N. C., for treatment. PVT. PAUL B. ARNETT. son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arnett, of Sugar Grove, who was trained at North Camp Hood, Texas, is now in Italy. He has been in the army fbr eight months. ERNEST C.TeWIS, seaman first class, who has been on sea duty with the armed guard for the past two years, is spending a few days at the home of a sister, Mrs. Rob Rivers. JIM RIVERS, chief warrant boat swain, and Mrs. Rivers of Washing ton, D. C., are spending a few days at the home of Mr. Rivers' brother, Rob Rivers, and Mrs. Rivers. Jim returned last week from the Pacific area, where he has been engaged for the past 15 months, and where he participated in a number of naval actions. He expects to be stationed on the west coast for the time be ing. STANLEY DEAN~~COFFEY, sea man first class, who has been in the aESotHSn Phone 170 Boone, N. C. WEDNESDAY Ml HAND Wllh MARJORIE REYNOLDS Also SHORT SUBJECTS and the LATEST NEWS THURSDAY fm POWELl <u*? TREVOR ANNE SHIRLEY Vi Also SHORT SUBJECTS & NEWS FRIDAY 9c ? Bargain Day ? 20c James Cagney in "JOHNNY COME LATELY" Also "DESERT HAWK" No 11 and NEWS SATURDAY 11:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. //fl!. Sing Me a Song of Texas" with .Rosemary Lane Pinky Tomlin Also COMEDY and SERIAL Pacific theatre for the past 18 Mi months, recently spent 29 days with his parents, Mx. and Mrs. James Coffey, of Shulls Mills. He has been in the navy for three years, has en gaged in eight battles, and served in the Atlantic before going to the Pacific. SOT. ARVILLE E. BROWN left Tuesday for Terre Haute, Ina., after spending 10 days with his parents, Mr and Mrs. W. E. Brown, of Boone Route 2. Sgt. Brown return ed last November from 33 months spent on active duty in India and Burma. PVT. BEELER T. COFFEY, JR.. who has been serving overseas in Germany since December 1, 1944, is now in a hospital in England. PFC. JOHN D. MILLER, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Miller, of Todd, is now in Germany with the Ninth army. He has been in combat in France, Belgium, Holland and Ger many. Pfc. Miller entered service in September, 1943, and went over seas in September, 1944. He was a student at Appalachian College before going into service. Lt Farthing Returns to Duty Mrs. Martha H. Farthing, of Sher wood and Greensboro, has been no tified that her husband, Lt. Edwin H. Glenn Farthing, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Farthing, of Valle Crucis. has returned to his unit on the Eu ropean western front. Lt. Farthing was wounded in action on Nov. 17, j and since that time has been recu perating in England. He has been in service since August, 1943. He took his officers' training at Fort Benning, Ga., and also completed a three months' course in motor work while he was stationed there. Lt Farthing was stationed at Camp Carson, Colo., just prior to going overseas some five months ago. Cpl. Winebarger at Miami Beach Miami Beach, Fla., March 10? Cpl. Arlie M. Winebarger, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Winebarger, of Boone, has returned from service outside the continental United States and is now being processed through the army ground and serv ice forces redistribution station here, SATURDAY 7:00 p. m. to 10:30 p. m. Wild Bill Elliott in 'San Antonio Kid' Also "BLACK ARROW" No. 8 and COMEDY MONDAY WILLIAM POWRL jWlfllfSL ~7tie Thin Man Goes Home wM LUCILE WATSON GLORIA DeHAVEN ANNE REVERE HELEN VINSON HARRY DAVENPORT IE0N AMES OONALD MEEK EDWARD BR0PHY Also SHORT SUBJECT TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY WH6 BETTY CROSBY HUTTON WIS iiPriamt'i "fes . .. ivo**4!.. Also SHORT SUBJECTS Freshly Prepared Popcorn is always available in our Lobby. ITS DELICIOUS! where his next assignment will bo determined. Cpl. Winebarger served 37 months as a truck driver in the Southwest Pacific theatre of operations. While there he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific campaign ribbon with two battle stars and the combat infantry badge Blowing Rock Infantryman Promoted in Italy With the Fifth Army, Italy?Cpl. Charlie Cook, son of Mrs. Laura Cook, Route 1, Blowing Rock, has been promoted to sergeant on the Fifth army front in Italy. He is a radio operator with the 91st "Pow der River" division. Arrive* in France Mr. and Mrs. Conley Harmon have received word that their son. Pvt. Conley Harmon, Jr., has arriv ed safely in France. He received his basic training at Camp Bland ing, Fla. Cpl. Hag am an Receives Second Overseas Stripe At a 12th AAF Base in Italy?Cpl. James D. Hagaman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Hagaman, of Vilas R.F. D., has received his second over seas stripe after completing more than 12 months overseas with a troop carrier group of the 12th Air Force. Cpl. Hagaman is a communica tions specialist. The work of his group includes the flying of ammu nition, arms, food and personnel up to the front lines, the air pv ic'-a tion of the wounded, and during in vasions, the towing of glider carry ing airborne infantry, and the drop ping of paratroopers behind enemy lines. For distinguished service perform ed in the India-Burma theatre, his group has been awarded the dis tinguished unit citation. His group has also given outstanding perform ances in the invasions of North Afri ca, Sicily, Italy and Southern France. Before joining the AAF, Cpl. Hagaman worked for the Green Park hotel, Blowing Rock. Local Soldier Awarded Combat Decoration With the Fifth Army, Italy?Sgt. Bynum H. Harrison, son of Mrs. Lelia Mae Harrison. Route 1, Blow ing Rock, squad leader, has been cited by the 361st Infantry Regiment of the 91st "Powder River" division and awarded the combat infantry man badge for actual participation against the enemy on the Fifth Army front in northern Italy. Standards for the badge are high. The decoration is awarded to the in fantry soldier who has proved his fighting ability in combat. The hanasome badge consists of a silver ulfte set against a back ground of infantry blue, enclosed in a silver wreath. Receives Gunner's Wings Panama City, Fla.?Pfc. Henry C. Foik, of Boone, has received his aerial gunner's wings from the army foi-ces flexible gunnery school at Tyndall Field, the largest school of its kind in the army air forces train ing command. Upon his graduation, the soldier is qualified to take his place as a member of the combat crew of an AAF bomber. Pfc. Clay is the son of H. Clay Folk, of Boone. PVT. KENNETH DOTSON has returned to the hospital in Spring field, Mo., after spending a 30-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Dotson, of Shulls Mills. Pvt. Dotson has been in the army for four years and overseas two and a half years, having seen uction in Africa, Sicily, France, Belgium and Germany, where he was wounded. He was among the first to go over seas in 1942. PVT. ROBERT C. HORTON has arrived safely somewhere in France, his wife, who resides af Vilas, has been informed. Hi-Land Cleaners We appreciate your busi ness very much, and it is our aim to give you the best of service. Our hanging space is some what limited and we ask that you please call for your work, at least within a week from the date you leave it. This will enable us to take better care 6f your clothes. "YOU MUST BE PLEASED" BEN WOOD, Mgr. om/wc ^CANADA DRYj .QUALITY. BARES Easter.. Shop Early Fragrant Pastels for the Easter Parade THE, COATS?The look of April in these chesterfields and classic styles! Black, pas tel shades. All beautifully tailored and lined. I 00 percent wool $7.95 to $22.50 1 THE SUITS?Parade on Easter in a ready for Spring pastel suit. Spun weave and gab ardines, fully lined and tailored jackets. 1 00 percent wool $16.50 to $24.95 (Second Floor) EASTER BOUQUETS Straw and Felt Hats Bright colors, soft colors, in gaily styled felts trimmed with dainty veils and matching felt flowers. Adjustable sizes ' $1.98 to $4.95 BARE S EASTER HANDBAGS Dressed for spring . . Assorted colors and styles (Second Floor) SHOES FOR EASTER New non-rationed dress and sport shoes, ideal for wear now $2.98 to $3.98 No Coupons Needed... All Sizes Men's Suits First floor. Bare's Men's Easter Wear . . . Suits he'll be proud to wear $19.95 lo $29.58 Quality wear, 100 percent wools, blues, brown and greys. Handsome new suits he'll be proud to wear in the Easter parade SPORT COATS $8.95 All wools, to top off his slacks. Handsome color combi nations. All sizes (Boys' Department?Main Floor) OUR NEW SPRING MEN'S HATS Just unpacked^ A beautiful line in blues, browns and greys. All sizes $3.98 to $6.95 FOR QUALITY, LONG WEARING WORK CLOTHES! These work clothes are well tailored in good twills and other fab rics. Tr users to match. Prices reasonable. BARE'S FAIR STORE USE OUR^AY-AWAY PLAN! "The Friendly Store' Boone, N. C.
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