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! IT MAKE EVERY PAY DAY BOND DAY THF. The Most Widely Read Newspaper Along The Central olina Coast y Remembsr Bofaan Invest A Dime Out of Every Dollar in U.S. War Bonds VOLUME XXXI NO. 4. BEAUFORT, N. C THURSDAY, JAN. 28, 1942. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Gets Wings 1 11118 ' ff ROBERT H. HILL, Jr. 72 CARTERET MEN LEAVE FOR ARMY 14 Of The Number From Beaufort COMMISSIONED ' 1 i 1 TWICE SINCE '40 4 l Robert Hill j Receives Wings Of N.A.F. Tuesday Robert H. Hill, Jr., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hugh Hill, has the distinction of being twice commissioned Ensign, U.S.N.R., within a little over two years. Robert received his wings and was commissioned Ensign for the second time at the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida, on Tuesday of this week. Robert entered the Naval Re serve in July 1940 a3 a member of the first V-7 Class. In November of that year he was commissioned Ensign, U.S.N.R., and assigned to active duty. He spent over a year on the North Atlantic patrol see ing service aboard the destroyer Upshun and the battleship Texas. With this experience behind him, Robert developed a strong de sire to become a member of the Air Force. He resigned his com mission and asked to be reassigned as a Naval Aviation Cadet, and this week received his commission in the Naval Air Force. Ensign Hill will receive several more weeks of advanced training I before' he receives his new asign- f ment. Seventy-two Carteret men reported to Ft. Bragg today for induction into the Army. Newport had the largest number, 18. Beaufort and Morehead City each had 14. The following are the men who went: Beaufort: Willie Alton Cole, Lindon Hughes Adams ( Route 1) Benjamin Alexander Bell, James Bryan Taylor, Woodrow Amos Wilson (Route 1), West Hellen Taylor, Fred Norway Davis, Rob ert Lewis Smith, Ralph Owen Jones, Clayton Hail Garner, Mit chell Tyler Lewis (Route 1), Fran cis Graves Hatsell, Lewis John Hill, Kenneth Daniel Piner. Morehead City: Elton Cuthrell Smith, John Franklin Harker, William Davis Willis, William Brown Harrell, Lynn Eugene Bar bour, Jr., James Harrell Wade, George Dewey Martin, Jr., Hubert Leslie Fulcher, Raymond Wallace Davis, Harry Edward VanHorn, Francis -Winston Wade,, Cecil Whitaker Sewell, Belton Jones O'Neal Ronald Earl Willis. Newport: Furnifold McLendel Simmons, Carlie Salter (Route 1), Linwood Major Russell, Leon Franklin Russell, (Route 1), Allen Jones, Jr. (Route 1), John Russell Britt, Rasha Frost (Route 1), Gerald Thorts Merrill, Leon Owen Gainer, (Route 1) Ennon Oimsey Mann, Harry Brown, Leonard Clifton Carroll ( Route 1), Haddie Randolph Russell, Harry Holmes Mizzelle, Ernest Frost R(oute 1) Carlton Duncan Garner (Route 2) See DRAFT Page 10 "RIGHT THERE" SAYS VIRGIL WOOL ARD BIRTHDAY BALL FRIDAY NIGHT USO MOREHEAD Engaged THOMAS VIRGIL WOOLARD is illustrating his point about the Islands of the Pacific to four other Carolina boys, all of whom recently graduated from the Navy Radio School at Charleston as Electricians 3rd CI. They are (left to right front row) Hal J. Puett, Warner; Virgil; W. L. Hicks, Reidsville; (second row) Chas. H. Farmer, Jr., Al lendale, S. C; and Carl T. Trammel, Spartanburg. Virgil is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Woolard of 212 Live Oak St. He entered the Navy July 1942 took his basic training at the Naval Base, Norfolk, from there he entered the school at Charleston. He spent a night in Beaufort last week enrouteto his new post in Cincinnati. Official Nayy Photo. (Cut Coutesy Greensboro Daily News.) Polio Epidemic Possible Any Time Officials of the County Health Department warned today that the present large movements of the population make possible wide spread epidemics of Infantile Par alysis. Most epidemics of this disease formerly appeared in the summer. However, in recent years they have made their appearance in the win ter season also. The disease struck Cavteret County last winter. An organization must stand ready to combat such an occur ance at anytime, the Health Offi cial continued. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis stands ready to supply doctors, nurses, supplies and equipment, particularly iron lungs, in case of severe epidemics. AIRPORT The following Telegram was re ceived today from Congressman Graham A. Barden in Washington in reply to one we sent him yester day as to the status of the Airport which is contemplated for West Beaufort: Beaufort Nw: "Re Your Wire. Hare had this matter in handling with Navy De partment tcr several days in ef fort to facilitate. Project is now before Airport Approval Board for approval. Am informed by Commander Squire of Navy De partment that he expects favorable by Board any time. After approv al by Board County .of .Carteret will be required to secure title to land and lease to Navy for dura tion and six months thereafter. After duration airport will belong to municipality owning land. This arrangement wil be made after Board acts. Then matter will be turned over to CAA for immediate action. Project now hinges on action of Board. Graham A. Barden, M. C. VESTRY GRANTS EXTENDED LEAVE TO MCCONNELL'S Farewell Service Sunday Morning Last week, Rev. E. C. Mc Connell handed his Vestry his resignation as Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church preparatory to entering the U. S. Army as Chaplain. The church is, however, reluctant to give the McConnell's up, and the Vestry refused to ac cept his resignation, grant ing instead an extended leave of absence. Sunday morning the church was filled with parishoneers eager to hear their Rector's farewell words to them. There was no sermon. Mr. McConnell merely talked with his people about his plans, express ed appreciation of the action of his Vestry, thanked all the organi zations of the church for their co operation, told his people that he has been very happy here, and thanked them for their friendliness. .The Rector's talk was followed by the dedication of an individual communion set given by the chil dren of Mrs. Bessie O'Bryan Pat rick in memory of their mother and their father, the late Allan D. O' Bryan. It is designed for admin istering the Holy Communion to the sick in their homes. County Chapter Fights Polio Although the Carteret County Chapter of the National Founda tion for Infantile Paralysis Is only nine months old they have already been called on to assist a victim of the disease who was stricken last February. The Chapter was glad to respond with funds to assist in the treatment of this unfortunate individual. Joel Davis Case Non - Suited Patrolman Chitty and Joel Da vis were given a hearing Tuesday in Recorder's Court State vs. Joel H. Davis. On Dec. 27th, Ta vis' car was struck by a car driven by Patrolman R. R. Chitty in which he was riding with Patroiiuan L. H. Nelson. In the accident, Davis received a broken shoulder and collarbone, and has but recently been discharged from the hospital. Af ter conclusion of the State's evi dence, and upon motion of counsel for the defendant, the case was non-suited. RATION COFFEE Coupon No. 28 still good for one pound of coffee through Feb. 7. SUGAR Coupon No. 10 good for three pounds through Jan. 31. GASOLINE Coupon No. 4 in "A" Books good for two months beginning Jan. 23. After Jan. 31, "T" rations will be issued on the basis of O.D.T. Certificates of War Necessity. TIRES All holders of "A" cards now have until March 31st for their initial tire inspection, and subse quently will have their tires in spected every six months, instead of every four months. Motorists with "B" or 'C" card, must have their tires inspected by Feb. 28. After that inspections for "B" holders will be held every four months, and for "C" holders and bulk coupon holders once every three months. Trucks must have tires inspect ed before Feb. 28 and every 60 days or 5,000 miles thereafter. FUEL OIL & KEROSENE Those who have not received their fuel oil and kerosene coupons please call at the Rationing Board. COAL & OIL FIRED STOVES All dealers who wartt informa tion about stove rationing see the Board. Dealers in this area are entitled to stoves without certificates. Melton To Appear Before Grand Jury Woodrow Melton, driver of the bus that killed Kenneth Sanders Tuesday, Jan. 19, was given a hearing before the Coroner's Jury last Friday. The Jury found suffi cient cause of. negligence and he was held under a $500 bond for further investigation by the Grand Jury at the March term of Carteret County Superior Court'. -i'- Marines vs Navy At B. H. S. Gym Wednesday Night at ym There was a double-header the Beaufort High School i last night when Marine officers won from Naval officers 54-21, and Marine "B" team from Naval "B" team 27-18. They each had one game to their credit, and this BEAUFORT BOYS InThe Service Lionel Arthur who has been in the Naval Hospital at Charleston since December 17th as a result nf ininrios received when he fell between a tu and a barge, is im proved to the extent that he is now hlo ta write his own letters to his mother. He says that upon recov ery from his injuries, he is to be given a medical ' discharge from the U.S.N.R. Mrs. Arthur asks us to express her appreciation for the thought and sympathy of friends during the period when he was critically ill and away from her. Half Of Funds From Dance To Be Used Locally The annual celebration of the President's Birthday is this year being organized by the Carteret County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The feature of the celebration is the ball at the USO building in Morehead City from 8 to 12 P, M., Friday night, January 2;)th. Music will be provided by the popular band of the 244th Coast Artillery. Tickets are now on sale at all drug stores at $1.00 per couple. Service men admitted free but their guests will be charged 50 cents. These Service men's guest tickets on sale at USO. Although the gas ban for plea sure purposes will prevent most Beaufort folks from attending the ball, officials of the County Chap ter are urging everyone to pur chase tickets anyway since the in come from their sale constitutes the major portion of the funds raised annually. Half of all money collected re mains in the county, the other half goes to the National Foundation which supplies grants for research work on infantile paralysis, and also conducts emergency relief work. Coin boxes for the "March of Dimes" are being distributed thru out the County by the County Chapter. Mr. Stanley Woodland heads this organization, Dr. Ben F. Royal is the vice-president. All parts of the county are represent ed on the Board of Directors. ? '''' ''f1, j '11 Announcement has been vnade of the engagement and approach ing marriage of Sgt. Maurice (Wil kie) Willis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Willis, of Cedar street, to Miss Edna Mann, of Chlcag-o. "Wilkie" is stationed at Ft. Sheri dan, 111. Leonard Sanders arrived Mon day night from Camp Cooke, Calif, to spend a week with his parents. Gibson Sanders leaves for Camp Sibert. Alabama, Friday. He was the nature of a "rub- called home because of the tragic "Miss Susan" Noe Has 92nd Birthday Mrs. Susan Catherine Noe is celebrating her 92nd birthday to day at her home on Broad street. As has been the custom, especially during the past six years when she has been confined to her wheel chair, many friends will ca'l to congratulate her. Just how many of her sons will get here for the day, she could not say. The travel situation will probably keep the Rt. Rev. Israel Noe, of Memphis, Tenn., from his customary visit, but she expects "Alec," the Rev. A. C. Noe, Rector of St Thomas Church, Bath, and "Tom," the Rev. Thomas Noe, formerly of York, S. C, now of Wilmington. "Walter," the Rev. Walter Raleigh Noe, Executive Secretary of the Eastern Carolina Diocese of the Episcopal Church, she says, will be unable to come because of a re cent operation. She makes her home with Capt. John Noe, her fifth son. There are no special plans for the day except a Holy Communion Service for the family and a day of visiting. "Miss Susan," born in Beaufort in 1851, remembers ' happenings back as far as 1855 and can tell stories of Beaufort during four wars. She remembers when the old whipping post stood outside see tsiKiHDA Y rage 10 one was in ber" for the Marines. Attendance was fair in spite of bad weather. D. L. Neer, of Boston, new Rec reational Officer replacing S. W. Maddaloni, who has been transfer red to Norfolk, was in charge of arrangements. death of his brother, Kenneth. Stamps and Bonds In Beaufort School Mrs. C. O. Pitts and Mrs. How ard Jones sold $254.95 worth of stamps and bonds in the Beaufort School on Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Edward Nelson's First Grade headed the list, and Mrs. James Rumley's Fifth Grade purchased the next largest number. Next Tuesday sales will :jp in charge of Mrs. D. M. Denoyer and Mrs. Pitts. New Air Raid Rules For East Coast New uniform air raid' regula tions have been announced by the Eastern Defense Command for the East Coast effective Feb. 17. The principle features are: 1. A preliminary audible pub lic "Blue" warning signal is pre scribed, consisting of a steady blast lasting approximately two (2) minutes on air raid horns, si rens or whistles. This signal, which ordinarily will be the first public audible warning, means "Probability of enemy air laid Enemy planes appear to be headed in your direction Get ready." Civilian Defense Forces Mobolize. Lights in homes, business houses, certain industrial firms, and all but certin street lights and traf fic signals wil be blacked out. Pe destrians may proceed. Automo biles may move with lights on low beam. War production and trans portation may continue provided certain precautionary steps have been taken. 2. An audible public "Red" air raid signal is prescribed consisting of a series of short blasts on air raid horns or whistles or the warb- See RULES Page 10 Guy Styron, 2nd CI. Boatswain Mate, has been transferred from the Little Creek Virginia Base to San Diego, Calif. 2nd Lt. Jesse Willis, of Beau fort and Atlantic, is stationed at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Mrs. Wil lis left today to join him there. Pvt. William Darling, Camp Robinson, Ark., recently discharg ed because of his age, visited his father, S. H. Darling, his sister, Mrs. Tom Sewell, and his brother, Jerry Darling last weekend. Mr. Darling expects to make his home in New Bern or Beaufort. Cpl. Cecil M. Willis, Camp Cooke, Santa Maria, California, has returned to his camp after spending leave with his father, Al bert Willis, Beaufort, RFD. Gilbert Potter, Camp Barkley, Texas, has been transferred to the University of North Dakota, Far go, for a three months advanced course in administrative work. He reports to his new post on Feb. 4 NINE MEMBERS OF FAMILY IN U. S. SERVICE Sheriff To Start Levying on Feb. 5 Sheriff C. G. Holland stated to day that he would start levying on personal property beginning with February 15 to satisfy delinquent personal property taxes. This will include bank accounts, boats cars, radios or any other personal prop erty which the taxpayer has in hia possession. If working on a sal ary he will garnishee the wages of the employee. The sheriff urge all who owe any back taxes to pay same before February IS to save additional cost and embarrass ment. Thieves Enter Beaufort Ice Co. 3 Generations Of Salters Fight For Their Country Seventv-nine year old Mrs, Florence Salter, Beaufort R. F. D., has one son, seven grandsons, and one great grandson, representing three generations, in the Armed Forces of the United States. In addition, others in the family expect to get in it soon. For a contribution of sheer manpower, this is hard to beat. "I'd enlist myself, if I were a man," said Mrs. Salter. "Granted that I can't do that," she contin ued, "I'm trying to help our boys in their fight against the enemy by prayer." Faith in the Lord and prayer will combine to eventually overcome the Axis, she declared. Mrs. Salter comes from a long line of fighters. She tells of a grandfather who fought in the Revolutionary War, and of four brothers who joined the Confed erate forces in the War Between the States. In the World War, a son, Lieutenant (junior grade) Oscar Salter U.S.C.G., represent See MEMBERS Page 10 First Lieut. Theodore Salter and his wife (the former Rosalie Ma son) of Stacy were in Beaufcrt on Monday greeting friends. Lieut. Salter is a graduate of Wake For est, he interned at James Walker Memorial Hospital, and was prac ticing at Wilmington when he en tered the U. S. Marine Corps. He has been stationed at Camp Pick ett, Va., but is expecting to be or dered elsewhere at the expiration of his leave. The Salter's are vis iting Lieut. Salter's father, Mack Salter. Clarence Guthrie, Pharmacist 1st CI., arrived last Sunday for five days leave enroute to his new station in Norfolk. Lieut. C. H. Young, Ft. Mon mouth, N. J., has been transferred to Tampa, Fla., as an instructor. Mrs. Young (Esther Dickinson) is with him there. OPA Meeting Feb. 4 An official OPA meeting wil' be held at the Court Hous j on Tuesday evening, February 4th, at 8 p. m. for the benefit of all re tailers and wholesalers of th3 County. An Ocracoke WAAC Mrs. Naomi Simpson O'Neal, o" Ocracoke Island, was sworn in as a WAAC at Ft. Brrg on Janaaiy 15th. Mrs. O'Neal's husband, Sgt. B. L. O'Neal, is with our armed forces in Australia, and her uncle, Maj. Gen. Ira T. Wyche, is at Camp Blanding, Fla. CONDITION CRITICAL As we go to press, the report on Douglas Dowdy, patient at the Naval Hospital, Norfolk, U that his condition is very critical. His parents and wife are at his bedside. A cooperative order of fruit and nut trees is being placed by Frank lin County farmers through the county agent's office again this year. Between 2 and 3 o'clock Mon day morning thieves entered the Beaufort Ice Company and stole the cash register containing some thing less than $2.00 in money but important keys., The plant was , not operating at the time, but Mr. Willie Snooks and Castillie Ander son were on duty. The thieves en tered through a window on the west side, opened the outside door on Craven street, and apparently took the register through it. Chief of Police Longest was no tified on Monday morning: and is working on the case. Three weeka ago the Company also had trouble when goods in storage was stolen. In the latter case the thieves were apprehended and tried in Recor der's Court. BOBBY STEVENS TO GEORGIA TECH. -V Robert H. (Bobby) Stevens re turned from S.M.I., Staunton, Va., last weekend after completing his semesters work there. He left this morning for Atlanta where he will enter the Architectural Engineer ing School of Georgia Tech. Ho will also be a member of the Naval R.O.T.C. TIDE TABLE i Information as to the. tide at Beaufort is given in this column. The figures ate ap proximately correct and are based on tables furnished by the U. S. Geodetic Survey. So meallowances must S made for variations in the wind and also with respec to the locality, that is whetl er near the inlet or at th head of the estuaries. HIGH LOW Friday, Jan. 29 2:25 AM 8:50 AM 2:38 PM 9:11 PM Saturday, Jan. 30 2:27 AM 10:03 AM 3:42 PM 10:13 PM Sunday, Jan. 31 4:35 AM 11:09 AM 4:51 PM 11:10 PM Monday, Feb. 1 5:42 AM 5:58 PM 12:13 PM Tuesday, Feb. 2 6:42 AM 12:19 AM 7:01 PM 1:13 PM Wednesday, Feb. 3 7:39 AM 1:19 AM 7:59 PM 2:08 PM Thursday, Feb. 4 8:33 AM 2:15 AM 8:55 PM 2:59 PM
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