I ? K :? Sk ? i * a Bi ^"WESTERN TsSfeuSP" TurueAt, 'JhjBajtAje/ Phone 1W Boone, N. C. Wednesday r JOHN WAYNE DVORAK THURSDAY A ^rand New Tanan Picture SATURDAY 11:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. SATURDAY Starts at 7:00 O'clock Charlie Chan Mystery "JADE MASK" Also "PLEDGE TO BATAAN" Technicolor Special MONDAY-TUESDAY JMJTGARIMD ?nfN MARfiWREI CBKIBN JL Mary T?H11+ / T ASTOB . BREMER * Ton DRAKE ? M?r)ori? MAIN Pkotognphed ii TECHNICOLOR FRIDAY 09c ? Bargain Day ? 20c WEDNESDAY The Tale That Set the West On Fire V AUGHT MAST. BM lc, has re turned to Washington (or further orders following 30 day* spent with his family in Boone. CPL. JACK STORIE is spending 12 days at the home of bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sbuford Storie, of' Boone. CpL Storie, who returned to the states from Germany last week, J is to be redeployed, -likely to the Pa cific theatre of operations. Blowing Rock Seldiefs Unit Honored la Italy With the Fifth ?rmy, Italy-Cpl. Marshal B. Hup pert, of Blowing Rock, truck driVer, is a member of the 347 th field artillery battalion's service battery, recently awarded the meritorious Service unit plaque for superior performance of duty in the accomplishment of exceptionally difficult tasks on the Fifth army front In Italy. As a member of the organization, he was awarded an insignia to wear on his sleeve. The 347th is part of the 91st "Pow-| der River" division. Spl. Ruppert is the son of Mrs. Rhoda J. Ruppert, Route 1, Blow ing Rock. ^ T-5 Eggm Awarded Bronx* Stai Tech. 5 Jake C. Eggers, of Reese, recently was awarded the Bronze Star medal for meritorious service. He is the -son of Mrs. Lela A. Eggers, of Reese. Sk Settle of Furth Ora Ward, of Reese, writes his mother as follows, concerning his part in the battle of Furth: 'The action for which this soldier has been recommended for an award took place at Furth, Germany on 25th April, 1945. As ammunition bearer in a heavy machine gun squad it was necessary that Pvt. Chas B. Ward carry ammunition across the main river under intense small arms fire, supplemented by heavy sniper fire. After crossing the river it was necessary to cross a street in order to put the machine gun in action. This not only expos ed him to sniper fire, but other small arms fire. Without heeding the danger to himself, Pfc. Ward faced all these obstacles to accom plish the mission which was to help secure a bridgehead across the^iver. Due to the speedy and efficient way in which Pfc. Ward brought the am munition to the gun, the company was aided materially in securing the bridgehead." ? Gets Bronse Star Pfc. George W. Townsend, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cicero Townsend, of Valle Crucis, has been given the Bronze Star medal "for heroic achievement against the enemy April 13, 1945, in Germany. During the attack, Company A was halted by enemy fire from well concealed positions. Without regard for his 'personal safety and intent upon forcing the enemy to yield this strong point, Pfc. Townsend carried his machine gun 300 yards to a po sition where he was in clear view of the enemy position. His over winning fire power forced the enemy to flee and a squad of Tifle men advanced, capturing the ene my position- His bravery and cour age are particularly outstanding, re flecting/credit upon himself and his unit." y *"? ? ? ? M3.J0 WaMing *'"? .... $12. SO 20% FrWtrW Tsx Included oth?r gifts for THE BRIDE . . . ? Crystal Stemware ? Pottery ? Bowls ? ? Book Ends ? China ? Vases, Pitchers ? Silver B. W. Siallings C Hr,/ V , Blowing Rock Man Discharged Staff Sgt William P. Klutz, son of Mr. and Mr*. Paul Klutz, is the firat serviceman of Blow In* Rock to receive his release from the armed forces under the point system. Set. Klutz, a volunteer for service, serv ed his .country for five years and nine months. On June 23 he re ceived his discharge under the point system with 05 points to his credit. His recoql shav a three yean of con tinued service? and two years, three i months of foreign service. He re ceived his technical training in' communications at Fort Sill, Okla., where he gained the rating of com-, munications chief. During the New Hebrides campaign he volunteered for coast watcher duti^ and for serv ices performed in thB sector he re ceived a telegram of commendation from the prime minister of New Zealand and from the British resi dent commissioner of New Hebri des. He holds the American De fense medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Campaign medal, and Good Conduct medal. Sgt. Klutz, now Civilian Klutz, with his wife and children, has taken a cott{?e in the Green Park section of Blowing Rock and, in his own words has "returned to Blow ing Rock to live and be buried, never to leave again." Mr. Klutz plans to enter some promising line of industry in this area at an early date. He is a mem ber of the Rumple Memorial Church and, since his discharge, the pastor of this church has received a fine letter of commendation of his life and service while in the army, from his post chaplain. Control Diseases to Produce More Pork Hog cholera, swine erysipleas, brucellosis apd parasites will take a large toll of hogs this year just at the time when every pound of pork should be saved, unless grow ers vaccinate their hogs, grow them out in clean surroundings, and re duce digestive troubles among young pigs, says Dr. C. D. Grinnells, agri cultural experiment station veteri narian at State College. He points out that the hog chol era threat is especially serious this year and that spring pigs should be vaccinated against cholera around weaning time. Young pigs should also be vaccinated against erysiplas where this disease has been a prob lem. These two diseases are often con fused by the farmer and the best thing to do is to call for a veteri narian as soon as any sickness oc curs among the herd, Dr. Grinnells suggests. He points out that hogs with chol era will not eat while hogs with . y.Q.i.V- '-ft- .-J*-' . ??'} ,? * ri erysipelas will eat. Cholera-sick hogs are dull while thorn with ery sipelas are alert and hare bright eyes. ~ If the sow has been losing pigs or giving birth to poor litters, she would b6 tested and this also goes for the herd boar. ' Keep poultry out of the bog lots and fight Infestations of . lice, are two other suggestions made by Dr. Gfinnells " Dirty as a bog" is an old saying but progressive hog powers know that the hog lot should be put on clean ground and that the feeding troughs and wateren should be kept clean. "The pi? crop is distressingly short and we should make an hon est effort to save an extra pig this year from every littler," Dr. Grin nells says. BUY WAR BONDS ? ^ Hi' ' - . y ?*-/ "tykU< ' EQUIPMENT FOR THE CHILDREN We have just received a shipment of Swings, Lad ders and See-Saws. Frames are made of steel. Come in and look this equipment over . . . Just the thing to ? make the children happy. Prices Are cheap and quality good. ? FORMERS HARDWARE & SUPPLY COMPANY ' . Boone, N. C. NOTICE! To the Taxpayers of Watauga County Property of taxpayer on which* 1944 taxes have not been paid will be advertised / for sale during the month oi August and I am very anxious that these taxes be paid during July so that the people may save the cost which I am re quired by law to add when property is advertised. ? / Those who wish to pay their 1945 taxes may get a dis- / count of 1 Yl P*T cent on these taxes during the mor^tn of July. ./< , /' H ^ *? V K*. ? '? - y , ' I appreciate the past fine help of the taxpayers of the ? county, and solicit their continued co-operation. : > Earl fir; -TO i PfV v.;.; ^v' ?51' Tax Collector, Watauga CoUtaty ? . ;; ^ ?? 'V __ iik . -SiUtieaae. ?'> ?' iXti&SL

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