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War rUnts Work OtMudt ClaMified Adi Work All Tbr Timr VOI.I ME S? ? NO. 46 Ml KJ'IIV. NORTH CAROLINA THURSDAY. JUNE 1?. 1?M3. 5? COPY??1.50 PEK rt:AB Recruiter To Be Here 22nd To Interview Applicants APKEV1LLE Yeoman Wayne \\ Blpnton of the Asheville Navy H, n utiriK Station will be at the M,;: phy Court House on June 22 and 23 for the purpose of inter vH-winr applicants for enlistment in the Navy. Seabees. WAVES and SPARS. He will have complete in formation concerning the require ments for enlisting in any branch C1 : . U S Navy. Yeoman Blanton will be in An drews June 24 to interview appli cants. Yeoman B'anton said today thai lie is particularly interested in interviewing 17-year-old youths or those who will be 17 soon. The Recruiter pointed out that youths mu-t tegister for Selective Service when they become 18 and added that they are not able to volun teer fur any branch of the service after that time. Complete Information will also be available for women between the ages 20 and 50 who desire to enlist in the WAVES and SPARS, the women's divisions of the Navy and Coast Guard. Tlit* SEABEES. construction division of the Navy, is now ac cepting for enlistment men be tween the ages of 17 and 50 who have the necessary experience and physical qualifications. There are &4 different trades which are needed in the construction batta lions. and that list includes prac tically every phase of construc tion worker. Those unable to report for a personal interview may receive information they desire by writ ing to the Navy Recruiting Sta tion. Post Office Building, Ashe ville. Montgomery Gets Promotion At Camp Haan, Calif. Foley A. Montgomery, native of Murphy, has been advanced in rank from technician, grade five, to technician four, according to the Camp Haan, Calif., public re lations office. Sgt. Montgomery is serving with the 569th Anti-Aircraft Artil lery Training Center battalion at Camp Haan. which is the world's largest, replacement training cen ter of its kind. Sst. Montgomery's father re sides at Route, 2. Candler. Thos, J. Hughes Died At Age 13 Thos. J. Hughes. 13. died Wed nesday of organic heart trouble, at his home in Martin's Creek section Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at Notla Baptist church, conducted by the Rev. John Green. He was the son of L. J. Hughes. Besides his parents, he is survived by five brothers and sisters. A. A. Houts Get# A B.S. Degree Alfred Alexander Houts. of An drews. was one of the 185 students to receive degrees at the finals of George Peabody College. Nash v>lle. Tenn.. Friday evening. Mr. Houts was awarded a B. S. degree. Lodge To Meet The Cherokee Lodge No. 146 and A.M. will hold a special communication Monday night at 8:00 for work and instructions, members are urged to be pre says R. R. Beal. Master of the Lodge. L'0\s MFET ON T*fc8DAY NIGHT Mnrphy Lions club met Tues night, with little business to tT**act. The matter of cooperat installation of a heating pknt in the gymnasium was dis cu?ed. and a committee com of K. C. Wright. A Q. Ket n<T- and Prank Fonjrth was ask ^ to contact county, town and to ^lAUve to the woTk taking any steps toward ?oner for the project. SCENE IN THE'ALEUTtANS "> U. S. Army Air Force Photo ? Thr above photo shows a jeep being towed out of the mud at Amchitka. which is now occupied by a US. Army and Navy Expeditionary Force. The island, one of the Rat group, is 1,700 miles from Tokyo. 63 miles from Japanese-held Kiska and 300 miles from Attu, where American soldiers are waging a Jand^affensive against the Japs. Private Hill Writes of His Life With Arabs and French in Africa Private L. C. Hill, who is in Africa with the U. S. army, writes the following letter concerning his life In the war zone. Somewhere in Africa. "Hot More Ways Than One" May 2, 1943 Dear Miss Cooke: , Although it's a long time be- j tween papers due to my move-1 ments and distance, you don'! realize how much I appreciate your continuing sending me the Scout, it's just like a long over-' due friend from home ? there are so many mentioned that I know. I was among the first troops that attacked and landed in Africa on Sunday morning. Nov ember 8th. It was my first ex perience under fire ? no. frankly j I can't say I wasn't scared ? for I sure was ? it isn't very pleasant, having machine gun bullets pass your head like mad hornets. It didn't take me long to dig a fox hole. Ha! The funny thing was to see the Arabi. drossed in rags, moving about begging for Araer can cigarettes, chewing gum and bon bons or anything they could get to eat while the battle was going on. Probably they have beer, through so much in the past, that gunfire didn't bother them. Do you know an Arab will take i. pillowcase or floursacfc. cult & couple holes in bottom for hi* legs, and strut around in his ne* pants just like an American bo7 I with his first long trousers. The French natives have been swell to us soldiers, inviting us into their homes for meals. I've made a good many French friends since I landed, especially among the boys and girls. Have traveled through some very beautiful sec tions of this country, countrysides covered with orchards, oranges, tangerines, dates, etc.. grape vine yards. fields of rye. and flowers grow everywhere, poppies, roses, violets, etc. and for miles and miles the highways are lined with beautiful shade trees, the houses are white with red tile roofs Each house is enclosed with a high stone fence and strong gates which are locked at night. The French people are usually all in the home by 7 o'clock at night. There's no such thing as night life as we know it in America ? French boys and girls can't go out after 7 unless accompanied by their parents. The Arabs, heck, they are everywhere, night or day ? sleeping in the streets ? yet they have been lifesavers for us soldiers ? selling us fresh eggs which they seen to have in plenty, also oranges and tangerines. The trains are very small compared to our America, with a whistle that sounds like a peanut roaster, but you'll have to hand it to them ? they are moving the material for the U. S. Suppose there have been a good many changes in Murphy and Cherokee county since I left there four years ago. Naturally I don't know just what lies ahead of me but I only hope I come thru this mess, for I certainly want to see LIGHTNING STRIKES MALLONEE HOME Lightning struck the home of Arthur Mallonee at Peach tree during the storm Tuesday after noon and caught the house on fire. Only small damage was done, and the fire was soon extinguish ed. the Kood old mountains of West ern North Carolina and my friends again. Will close with: Of little things the past is made A spot beneath an elm tree shade A memory house, a drowsy street The drug store where the Rang would meet. The little church up memory lane. ? old Methodist Church), j The fragrance of a summer rain. The Courthouse and Library? whose old cannon's roar Still echoes from another war. Memories of a father's voice, a Mother's face Sweetheart's smile and gentle grace How precious in their common way Are small events of every day And my heart forgets the span of years and sea. When little things come back to me. Please extend my sincerest re gards to all my friends, and may God bless them till we meet again. Thank you again and good luck to you. Sincerely. Lowry C. Hi!l FIFTY MEN LEAVE FOR INDUCTION INTO ARMY The following men left for in duction station on Friday June 4 i Walter Abrum Zimmerman. Paul Woodrow Rogers. Ernest Hoyt Boring. Carlie Raper. James Neal Mateson. William Eugene Cook. Kimsey Harrison Hamby. Hobert Mitchell Coleman. James Junior Worley, Broadus Edward Dockery. Jr.. Richmond Pearson. Sherrill, Jr.. Earl Vaughn Smith. Hobert Orady Rose. Raymond Henry Carroll. Marshall Martin. Howard Wayne Ropers. Clifton Henry Whitener. Clinton Dockery. Pred Glen Barley, James Walter Dockery. Haskel Gibby. Howard Camerson Shields. Winfred Ed ward Stiles. Aklen Hughes Haas. Horace McKinley Kent. Richard1 James Painter. Prank Varner Rogers. William Brock Grindstaff. Willard Ray Maughan. James Ed ward Graves. John Walter Piercy. Mel vin Henry Crisp. Wayne Ladd. Arlin Edward oPstell. Leslie Jun ior G rail ara, Herman Nelson. Charlie Jones Hedden. Loma Joe Barnes. Gordon John Koons. James Floyd Matheson. Prank Lloyd Hughes. Thomas oJe Simp son. Transferred men: James Max well Sneed. Albert Gudger Kirk land. Johnia A. Hyatt. James Allen Corn well. Buford Robertson Norris. Grover Charles Hampton. Ronald Lee Ensley. i McKeown Is To Supply Local Episcopal Church The Rev. William Baker, retired Episcopal minister who has been serving the church of the Mes siah here for several weeks, con ducting services regularly, with Mrs. Baker, left Murphy Tuesday for Highlands where he has been transferred for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. James McKeown have arrived to supply the vacan cy. Mr. McKeown will be lay Reader in charge until September LIBERATORS BOMB JAP-IIEI.I) NAl'Rl! IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC ? Officia! Seventh Air Force Photo ?A four motored U.S. Liberator bom'ver hovers over the smoking Japanese island of Nauru after a force of the American planes had made the longest aerial task force mksion of the war to strike at enemy installations, which in clude a phosphate works^and an air field at the outer defenses of the b?g enemy base of Truk. Statement of Availability Is Necessary To Change Employment A warning that, workers in the J 4th area planning to get jobs else where will not be hired withoutJ a statement ol availability from the local office of the United States Employment Service was issued today by C. I. Calhoun, manager of the Murphy office of the USES in discussing the new employment stabilization plan covering Region IV which includes | North Carolina. Mr. Calhoun called attention to [ provisions of the Region IV plan developed by representatives of I labor and management which re quire that all workers whose most; recent employment was in an es sential activity must obtain a statement of availability from their present employer or the United States Employment Serv ice before seeking other employ ment. He added that workers in activities without restriction, pro not need statement? of availabili ty unless they are planning to seek jobs outside the area. "Workers in activities not de signated as essential may be hired by employers engaged in essential (activties without restriction, pro , vided they work in the area where Town And Farm In Wartime Ration Reminder BLUE STAMPS ? For proces sed foods) Blue Stamps. K, L. M, continue good through July 7. COFFEE ? Stamp No. 24 (1 lb.) is good through June 30. RED STAMPS ? <For meats, etc.) Red Stamps J. K. L. good through June 30. FUEL OIL ? Period 5 'coupons valid in all zones until September 30. SHOES ? No. 17 Stamp in Ra tion Book One good for one pair through June 15. Stamp No. 18 <1 pair) will become valid June 16. How to Get Farm Supplies In a move to help farmers se cure badly needed supplies of ra tioned commodities, the War Pro duction Board has cut red tape, and now makes it possible for farmers to obtain over 1440 scarcc items simply by giving their deni er a simple form certifying that the supplies desired are needed for operation of a farm. The order is in line with WPB's program to extend all possible aid to farmers, and while it does not mean that a farmer will be able to secure everything he might want, it does mean that he stands a far better chance than he has had recently, for manufacturers have been instructed to get Into dealers hands as soon as possible all stocks of the commodities named. Whenever a farmer orders farm supplies on the list from a deal er who has them in stock, the dealer must fill the order if the farmer gives him a signed certifi cate as follows: "I certify to the War Produc tion Board that I am a fanner and that the supplies covered by this order are needed now and will be used for the operation of, a farm." However, if a farmer wants to use a certificate to buy more than $25 worth at one time of any item on the list, he must first get his certificate approved in writing by the County Farm Ra tioning Committee. WPB em phasized thai the certificate is not a WPB form, but may be supplied by the dealer or simply written out by the farmer him self. Under the terms of the order, a j farmer is defined as "a person , who engages in farming as a busi ness. by raising crops, livestock, bees or poultry." A person who just raises food or other agricul-1 tural products entirely for his j own or family use can not secure, supplies in this manner. May Still Rcduce Points State retailers may lower the point values of rationed meats and fats which are in dancer of spoiling until July 31. OPA has decided. These emergency reduc tions must be accompanied by a cut of at least 25 per cent in the established ceiling price of the item. If the point value is lower ed more than 25 per cent, the price must be reduced proportion ately. but never more than 50 per cent below the ceiling. Batter Price Reduced A reduction of five to six cents a pound in the retail price of butter will go into effect Thurs day. June 10. The OPA Intends to effect the roll-back with a mini mum of financial loss to the dairy industry, from the farm through the retailer. With the subsidy paid to them by the Government, buy ers of butterfat will get as much for their butter as before, and will be expected to continue to pay going prices to farmers. "Bu-t ter shall include butter manufac tured by a farmer on his farm from milk produced on his farm" according to an amendment to Maximum Price Regulation No. 289 under which maximum prices ! were established for creamery but- ; ter. Flags For Flag Day New flags for Flag Day. June 14. are still available, but there will not be enough to meet the demand, says the War Production Board. Manufacturers are still permitted to use four types of cotton fabric and two types of rayon in making flags for civil-1 ians. Silk, commonly used for high-quality flags before the war. i has not been available for some time. Wool may be used only for flags for the armed services. Me tal flag accessories for civilian use are out. Fori For lTsed Oil Stoves Buyers of used oil stoves are eligible for fuel under the terms ! of a recent amendment to the fuel j oil rationing regulations. Fuel oil ; rations for use in oil stoves ac quired after December 19. 1942. have been denied unless the hca.t i ers were acquired under stove rationing provisions. Since only new stoves have been rationed, buyers of used or secondhand I loves have so far been ineligible for fuel oil allotments. Go Fishing Without Gas It's okay with Mr. Ickes if the I State's ardent fishermen continue their sport, but. he says. "We still tbink it's a good idea for them to fish when they can and where they can without, extra gasoline." Gasoline for fishing trips won't be available, no matter how produc tive of food the sport may be. Don't Write "Round Robins" Writing soldiers "round robins." or news letters, and inviting com posite replies by the group is in advisable. the Department has warned North Carolinians. Replies tend to become anthogolies of mili tary informaton. and a custom that arose from innocent motives becomes a security hazard. they are hired," Mr. Calhoun ex plained. "When a worker desires to quit or to be transferred under the conditions outlined in the plan, he shall notify his employer of thai fact and give his reasons I If the employer fails to issue a statement of availability, the I worker may apply to the local' United States Employment Sen ice office, which will investigate j and deride if the statement is to j be issued. Either employer or (worker may appeal this decision to the area appeals panel. Further i appeals also may be taken. Mr. Calhoun emphasized that a worker in an essential industry may obtain a statement of availa j bility. if he Is discharged by his last em j ployer. I Is laid off for an indefinite | period or for a period of seven days or more. Can establish that his present employment does not utilize him at his highest skill or that he is not being employed full time. Mr. Calhoun said that an area appeals panel will be established here. P. O. Christopher will serve as chairman of the appeals panel, which will be composed of an j equal number of representatives of management and labor. Society Editor Is Granted Leave Mrs. Ruby MoCombs Winches ter. society editor of The Chero kee Scout, has been granted a leave-of-absence, beginning this week. Those who have society news for the paper should leave it at the Scout office, in Regal hotel building, or Phone 20. All social news should be in the of fice not later than noon on Wed nesday, and earlier when possible. The Scout will appreciate the co operation of the people of Mur phy in reporting any news they j know. Mrs. Stalcup Died Tuesday at Age 87, Rites Wednesday * Mrs. Lou Venia Stalcup. 87. Idled at the home of her daugh ter. Mrs. Bright Raper. here Tues day following an illness of some length. Funeral services were held at Maggie's Chapel at Brass town Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Alfred 8mith. pas tor of the Murphy circuit of Me thodist churches, officiating. Bur I ial was in the church cemetery I with the Ivie Funeral home in I charge. | Surviving are one daughter. [Mrs. Bright Raper: one grand child. Porter Raper: of the U. S. , Army : one gTeat-grandchild. Ed ward Vance Raper of Spruce Pine: j the following sisters: Mrs. Laura , Shearer of Ranger. Mrs. Mary j Sherlin of Brass town. Mrs. Rosa I Hall of Athens. Tenn.. Mrs. Julia I Hampton and Mrs. Emma Mason ] of Br ass town; one brother. Dr. ' W. C. Mason of Murphy. Committee Is Appointed To Serve As Price Panel In County H. Bueck. J. B Gray and Dr. L. T. Russell. Jr.. have been ap pointed by the office of price ad ministration to serve as a price panel for Cherokee county. Pur pose of the panel is for the active enlistment and stimulation of sup port for voluntary compliance with maximum price regulations. Letters are being mailed by Mr. Bueck to presidents of women's clubs in Murphy. Andrews and Hiwassee dam. and the county home demonstration agent ask ing them to request their mem bers to serve as "price aids." Mr Bueck requested that per sons finding an article apparently above the ceiling first to call it to the attention of the merchant. If there is still a disagreement, the matter should be referred to the price panel, and if no settle ment is reared, the case then goes to the office of price administra i tion. Creamery Grade Changed to C Stating that it is his duty to protect the health of the people in this health district. Dr. M. P. Whichard. health officer, requests that the following statement be published: "Because of unsanitary condi tions. the Mountain Valley Cream ery and Pasturization plant have teen degraded from A to C. This was not done without warning and an opportunity being given to correct conditions. We have been working with this company for sometime to help them maintain their A Grade." To Give Canning Demonstration On Thurs., June 17 Mrs. H. Bueck announces that the first of a series of canning demonstrations for Murphy will be held in the home economics building Thursday. June 17. be ginning at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Carl Whiteside and others will assist Mrs. Bueck in Riving the demon stration. Those who are canning | for the first time are especially | invited, and everyone else who is interested will be welcome. Some of the vegetables that can be found in the gardens now will be canned. A deh.vdrator of an inexpensive type will be on display, and also the various types of canning sup plies necessary. Both of the pres sure cooker and hot water bath methods will be demonstrated Annual Sinking Convention To Be held Sunday The annual Cherokee County singing convention will meet Sun day. June 13. at the Martin's Creek School auditiorium. The singing will start at 10:00 o'clock. This convention will meet at Martin's Creek this year instead I of Peachtree which has been the annual meeting place for several years. All singers are invited to come and sing. A large crowd, including many good singers, is expected despite transportation difficulties. Have Three Sons In the Service Mr. and Mrs. O. W Hampton now have three sons in the serv ice: Staff Sergeant Clyde Hamp ton. of Murphy, who Is now sta tioned at the air base in La Junta. Colo.: Private Clarence Hampton, stationed at Camp Forrest. Tenn.. and Troy Hampton, who is in the Navy, stationed at Great Lakes. HI.
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