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* DEATH CLAIMS B. W. BLANTON Burrell William Blanton, 87, a lifelong resident of the Sharon community, suffered a stroke last Thursday and died in the Shelby hospital Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held in the Sharon Methodist church Tues day afternoon at 3:00 p. m. con ducted by the Rev. R. M. Hauss, pastor of the church. Mr. Blanton has been a member of this church since early childhood. He is survived by 11 children, Mrs. R. A., White of Kings Moun tain, Mrs. Joe Martin of Rock Hill, Mrs. Robert Hawkins of Shel by. J. G. Blanton and Chivous Blanton of Earl, R. Lee Blanton, W. C. Blanton and L. N. Blanton of Kings Mountain, I. V. Blanton of Boiling Springs, T. O. Blanton of York, and Alonzo Blanton of Jeffersonville, Ga.. one sister, Mrs. W. R. Smith of Shelby, three half sisters, Mrs. D. D. Weaver and Mrs. H. Morehead of Shelby and Mrs. Ruth Hughs of Henrietta, one half brother. Richard Champion of Shelby, 70 grandchildren and 62 great grandchildren. Memorial Services For Pfc. McCombs Memorial services for Pfc. J. D. McCombs, 22, who was killed in action in Italy October 26, was . held at the Ursinus Reform church in Rockwell, Sunday morning at 11:30. Chaplain Lloyd Teague of. Camp Sutton conducted the serv ice Pfc. McCombs was the son of Mrs. Margaret S. McCombs and the late H. L. McCombs. Before his j induction into the army he was employed with the postal service1 ' in Washington, D. C. He had been serving overseas for over a year before he was killed. In addition to his mother, he is survived by four brothers. Leon, who is with the Seabees stationed at Providence, R. I , Hoke E. of Washington. D. C., Quinn G. of Concord and Gaither McCombs of Shelby. Cohen To Speak Again Tonight Due to the unusual interest man ifested at the services at the East side Baptist church yesterday, the , Rev. W P. Biggerstaff, pastor of the church, announces that Dr. Joseph Cohen will speak again to night at a special service at seven o'clock. ^ Large crowds heard Dr. Cohen B yesterday as he brought two in | teresting messages to them. He p will use as his subject for tonight’s sermon, "Bible Fools." Definite announcements will be made at this service concernifig further services to be held at the church for the remainder of the week. Two Are Killed'ln Crash Of Plane MARION, Jan. 1.—irP)—James Smith. 24, Forest City flying in structor, and Zane Dalton. 17, of Marion, were instantly killed yes terday when a plane piloted by Smith struck a high voltage power line and crashed about three miles from here. The plane was reported flying through a dense fog bank at the time of the accident. Noted Author Dies PARIS, Jan. 1— UP>~The noted writer. Romain Rolland, author of "Jean Christophe" died at his villa. Vezelay, near Clamecy, short ly before midnight Dec. 30, it was announced today. Winner of the Nobel prize in lit erature in 1916, Rolland was 78 years old. The first commercial orchard of prunes was planted in California m in 1870. IN ICELAND—Cpl. J. B. Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Allen of 304 North Washington street, hfcs gone to an overseas station. He has been in the army for three years. COMMISSIONERS DISCUSS LOCAL LEGISLATION County commissioners meeting j in monthly session today were dis- | cussing a proposed legislative pro- | gram to be submitted to the Cleve- I land representatives in the legis- j lature. This pAgram has not tak- : en definite shape yet but is under- ; stood to involve a few minor ad justments in county policies. Full publicity will be given this program after the bills have been drawn up by Henry 13. Edwards, county attorney for submission to the legislators. D. D. Lattimore. vice chairman of the board presided today in the absence of Glee A. Bridges, chair man, who could not be present. Holiday Death Toll Stands At 168 By The Associated Press Swelled by a train wreck in Utah which took about. 50 lives, the New’ Year's death toll today was at least 168 for the three-day week end The train wreck occurred Sun day morning when a second section of a westbound Southern Facific train rammed the rear of the first section of the Limited near Og den. Utah. Traffic accidents led in the cause of ^holiday deaths, accounting lor 57 rives. Thirty-five persons, in cluding five children and three adults in Columbus, Ind., died in fires. Miscellaneous causes result ed in 28 other deaths. . An Associated Press survey show ed that 242 were killed during the New Year's holiday last year, 150 from traffic causes. Five-Year-Old Child Dies Early Today Virginia Carolyn Champion, five | year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. i J. F, Champion of 206 Shannon- j house street, who has been serious- ; ly ill for the past four weeks, died this morning at 1:00 p. m. in the home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p. m. at j the home, conducted by the Rev. J J D Sheppard, pastor cf the Lutheran church of Shelby. Besides her parents she is sur vived by her twin brother, Robert, and another brother, J. E. Cham pion, jr. Escape Injuries Allen Washburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Washburn, escaped injury last night when the auto mobile which he was driving skid ded into a telephone' pole on North Lafayette street. Several boys who I were riding with him were also un- ] hurt. One sago palm *ree produces enough food to keep a native of the Dutch East Indies alive a year. '"TAKE It AWAY, SON!" . By couier, SWBZMSWM wm BELK’S After Inventory n__ T. ur. Starts Tuesday, Jan. 2-9 A. M. ncauj*iu*n cai — DEPARTMENT Ready-To-Wear — Second Floor SPECIAL RACK LADIES' DRESSES Carryovers from early fall $7.95 to $19.95 values now $3.00 EARLY FALL COATS $16.50 to $27.60 Coats now $12.00 Special Rack Ladies’ SPORT SHORT COATS and SUITS $19.95 to $27.50 values now $10.00 SPECIAL RACK Carry Over DRESSES $2.98 to $5.95 values. now $1.00 SPECIAL RACK LADIES’ and MISSES’ WEATHERSEALED JACKETS $2.98 to $3.95 values now $1.50 480 LADIES’ HATS $1.98 to $3.96 values to close out at only.. 50c Ladies’ Full Fashioned RAYON HOSIERY 59c and 69c Qualities . 39c pr. LADIES’ COTTON SWEATERS Coat styles. Formerly $1.48 now $1.00 SPECIAL GROUP LADIES’ SWEATERS $1.00. and $1.48 Values. Slightly shopworn. Choice at only 79c LADIES’ RIBBED UNIONSUITS Sizes 36 to 44 ... . $1.00 Long Sleeved Vests . . . 69c ALL TOYS REDUCED 33%% REDUCTIONS in Belk'i GIFT DEPARTMENT SECOND FLOOR • Table Lamps • Boudoir Lamps • Lamp Shades • Hand Decorated Gift China • Pictures — Mirrors • Crystalware 33%% off DRESSES Special Racks $5.95 to $7.95 Values-now $4 ()0 $8.95 to $10.95 Values-now $6.00 $12.95 to $14.95 Values-now $16.50 to $24.50 Values--now $12.00 Ladies' Fur-Trimmed COATS i/2 Price $79.50 Coqts-...-now $39.75 $59.50 Coats-„ow $29.88 $49.75 Coats -- now $24.88 $44.75 Coats-now $22.38 $34.75 Coats —————————————— n0W $17.38 UNTRIMMED FABRIC COATS Reduced 25% to 33 1-3% SPECIAL RACK LADIES’ SUITS Reduced 25% to 33 1-3% Drastic Reductions On All MILLINERY $2.98 to $3.95 Values-now $1.00 $4.95 to $6.95 Values now $2.00 $7.95 to $9.95 Values _-now $3,00 Jumper Jac Suits Reduced* $5.95 and $7.95 Suits-now $4.00 $8.95 and $10.95 Suits-now $6.00 SWEATERS SLIGHTLY SHOPWORN $3.95 and $5.95 Values --now $2.98 Special Group BLOUSES Selected From Regular Stock Formerly $2.98 to $6 95 Close out price $1.98 Bargain Department, SECOND FLOOR 181 MEN'S AND BOYS’ HATS Slightly soiled Formerly $1.48 to $3.95 now $1.00 NEW STOCKS Assorted Shirtings and Prints Values to 39c now 29c yd. SPECIAL TABLE Assorted Prints, Outings Linenes, Sateens and Shirtings Formerly 29c now 19c yd. SPECIAL TABLE CURTAIN SCRIM Short lengths—one to three yds, Formerly 19c a yard . . now 5c yd. REMNANT SALE Short lengths, solid color rayons. 1-4 to 1 yd. lengths Formerly 19c a yard . . . now 10c yd. 1,500 Yards Assorted Cotton Print REMNANTS Ideal for quilts and clothes for small children One-fourths to one-yard lengths 10c yd. 800 YARDS Printed Rayon and Spun REMNANTS 1-4 to 1-2 yard lengths. 48c to 69c qualities . . . now 10c yd. 3-STRING BROOMS 79c Quality . . . now 48c each 36-Inch SHEETING Medium Weight . . . 12ic yd. SACK TOWELS Approximately 24x36” . . . 10c each Extra Heavy Sack Towels, formerly 19c . . . now 15c MEN’S WORK SOCKS . . 10c pr. NEW SHIPMENT % DRESS PRINTS Good quality, beautiful as sortment of patterns. 39c Quality now 29c WASH CLOTHS New shipment beautiful pastel colors. Haynes quality. Size 12”xl2”, special . . . 10c each SPRAY PUMPS For spraying insecticides, pro tection against fruit and garden insects. Ideal for orchard spray. Formerly S1.98 . . . now $1.00 SHOE DEPARTMENT REDUCTIONS Close-Out Fall and Winter NON-RATIONED SHOES Including Sandals. Dress Pumps, Ties and Straps. Heel heights, flat to extreme high. Colors: black, brown, wine, green and blue. Formerly $2.98 to $4.95. Now all at one low price . . . $1.98 pr. LADIES’ NOVELTY SUEDE PUMPS All prices, $2.48 to $6.50 now i price Boys’ Department Boys’ Water-Repellent JACKETS Lined aqd unlined. Button front styles. Limited quantity. $2.98 and $3.95 values . . . now $1.50 BOYS’ CORDUROY KNICKERS Sizes 6 to 14 . . . $145 BOYS’ HERRINGBONE COVERALLS 8-oz. Sanforized Coveralls. Sizes 1 to 6 . . . now $2.33 pr. New Shipment Boys’ HUGGER CAPS All sizes, all colors. Complete with ear muffs $1.00 BOYS' JACKETS Horse blanket plaids. Reversible ind outling lined. Also water proof sheepskin lined. Values 510.95 and ¥11.95 . . . now $9.95 Boys’ SCHOOL PANTS IVashable cottons, sanforized ihrunk, assuring permanent fit. Sizes 6 to 16. $1.98 Boys’ Wool and Wool Mixed SWEATERS $1.98 to $5.95 Boys’ Wool BATH ROBES Reduced 25% MEN'S DEPARMENT Men's WORK SHIRTS All sizes. Chambrays, coverts, hickory stripes. All full cut to give maximum wear. $1.08 $1.14 $1.20 MEN'S ZELAN JACKETS Windproof, water-repellent. $3.95 to $5.95 qualities ........ $2.98 Men’s Jackets, $6.95 to $9.95 qualities .... $4.95 Men’s MOLESKIN PANTS Heavy weight for outdoor wear. Sizes 30 to 42. $2.90 Men’s SHENO PANTS Vat dyed, sanforized shrunk, full cut. Sizes 29 to 42 . . . $2.90 MEN'S SWEATER'S Coat styles, sport sweaters. As sorted solids, plaids, herring bones and various combinations. Wool and part wool. Sizes 36 to 46. $2.98_to$5.95 SPORT SHIRTS Complete election plaids, checks, stripes, solids, solid - and - check combinations. In cotton, celan ese and spun rayons. All sizes. $2.98 Boys' Wool DRESS PANTS Longies in coverts, plaids, her ringbones, tweeds and heavy weight cords. $4.95 to $7.95 , Boys’ Ribbed UNION SUITS Sizes 6 to 16. Long sleeves, ankle length. $1.00 MAIN FLOOR REDUCTIONS Special Table GIFT NOVELTIES Including © Candy Kits • Mirror Sets • Stationery • Assorted Cosmetics i price CLOSE-OUT OF FRUIT CAKES Famous Iloenshcl quality. Wine y soaked, individually packaged. Truly fruit packed. 14-lb. size . . . $1.19 3-lb. size . . . $L98 Special Table LADIES' HANDBAGS Selected from our regular stock. Formerly priced S1.00 to $4.95 now $1.00 Special Group Handbags at 1 Price LADIES' GLOVES Small siies, broken lots. Fine quality kid leather gloves to close out at only $1.00 Positively No Exchanges, No Refunds WOOLENS REDUCED Special Counter Entire stock of heavy weight fall woolens. Formerly $3.95 . . . now $2.45 yd. $3.98 quality now $1.98 yd. REMNANTS Assorted short lengths woolens, prints, gabardines, twills, and spuns. i price New Shipment BEDSPREADS Beautiful chenilles, assorted pat terns in lovely pastel colon. Double bed slses . . . $5.95 1 CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT CHILDREN'S COATS REDUCED $8.95 to $9.95 values now $6.00 $10.95 to $105 values now $7.00 $14.95 to $16.95 values now $10.00 Legging Sets & Snow Suits at Reductions $8.95 to $9.95 values now $6.00 $10.95 to $12.95 values now $7.00 $14.95 to $16.95 values now $10.00 CHILDREN'S DRESSES Special racks Odds and Ends early fall and winter dreses. Broken sizes. $1.48 to $1.98 dresses now $1.00 $2.98 to $3:95 dresses now $2.00 $4.95 to $5.95 dresses now $3.00 , DRESS SHIRTS Pickwick broadcloth, preshrunk. Assorted prints. Compare with $1.98 qualities . . . only $1.39
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