PRICE JUMPS NULLIFY TEACHERS' PAY BOOSTS j Washington, I). C.—Increases to the cost cf living wiped out the average 17 per cent boost in teachers’ salaries gained last year, according to Di. Kerry Smith of thd United States Office of Edu* cation. Citing Government figures show ing a jump in living cost* of 17 1-2 per cent, Dr. Smith said: “By working very hard, ws managed to stay in the same place.” Dr. Smith spoke before a meet ing of the American Public Rela tions Association. STEEL SHORTAGE CAUSES DROP IN VEHICLE OUTPUT Detroit. — Sales of passenger cars, track, and coaches declined 8 per cent during August, accord ing to the Automobile Manufac turer* Association. Total sales in August amounted ho 349.424 vehicles as compared to July sales were slightly higher than in the corresponding month of last year. Shortages of steel eontinoed to retard production, the AMA said. Some companies were forced to halt assembly operations during August for periods cf up to 10 days. AFL1947 Convention Calendar (Following is a list of conven tions’ scheduled for this year by National and International Un ions and State Federations of La- j bcr under the banner of the! American Federation of I-abor. This list is not, complete. Addi tion will be announced later.) Sept. 20—New Hampshire State Federation of Labor—Concord. Sept. 20—American Wire Weav ers Protective Assn’—New York City. I Sept—Mssissippi State Federa I tion of Labor—Jackson. Oct. 2—New Mexico State Fed eration of Labor—Carlsbad. Oct. 3 — Union Label Trades Department—San Francisco. •Oct.—Raslway Mail Associa tion—Jacksonville. Fla. Oct. 6—International Asbestoe Workers—Undecided. Oct. 30—Commercial Telegraph ers Union—Los Angeles. Nov. J7—International Auto mobile Workers—Milwaukee. Bee. 6—International Bill Post ers—Chicago. •Date not definitely set. Legal Notices NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX Having qualified as Adminis tratrix of the estate of Marvin Dunham, deceased, late of Meck lenburg County, N. C., all persons having any claim or claims against the estate of Marvin Dunham are hereby notified to exhibit such claim or claims to the under signed, duly itemized and verified, at her residence 2316 Booker Avenue, Charlotte, N. C.. or at the office of her Attorney, Wm. H. Abernathy, 820 Law Building, Charlotte. N. C„ on or before the 2nd day of October, 1948, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any claim or claims, not so pre sented within the said time. All persons indebted to said estate will please make prompt payments to the Administratrix. This the 2nd day of October, 1947. MAUDE DUNHAM. Administratrix of the estate of Maiwin Dunham, deceased. <10-2, 9, 16, 83-c) BUILDING TRADES CONFRONT LOCKOUT BT NLRB RULING (Continued From Page 1) one of the parties to the dispute refuses to abide and the NLRB intervenes. The convention will also exam ine general housing and construc tion problems and recommend leg islation to Congress for a vastly expanded hopsing program to meet the nation’s needs. THREE MORE DAYS OF SOUTHERN States Fair FUN PACKED ALL-STAR PROGRAM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 JUNIOR PAIR DAY: Gates open at 8:30 A. M. Seed ard iivestock. Judging Cpntests in the Junior Division of the Fair begin at 10:30 A. M. and 12:00 Noon, respectively. Grandstand opens or afternoon shew at 12:30 P. MJ HORSE RACES begin at 2:00 P. M.—2:22 ■ Trot, Pree-for-AH Pace. Grar-dstand Atractions. EVENING PROGRAM Grandstand epens for evening show at 6:30 P. M. Junior (firls’ Style Pageant at 7:00 P. M. on the stage in front of the grandstand. Grandstand Performers and Revue at 7:45 P. M. Evening Fireworks and Revue at 7:45 P. M. Evening Fireworks Spectacle and Aerial Bom bardment—9:30 P. M. Visit to the WORLD OF MIRTH MIDWAY , —9:30 P. M. ’til . . . FRIDAY, OGTODER 3 CITY SCHOOL DAY—All children in City Schools in the Southern States admitted FREE on this day. The only cost to you is the Federal tax of 5c. Ask your school Principal for tickets. Gates open at 8:30 A. M. Grandstand opens for afternoon show at 12:30 P. M. Grandstand show begins at 2:15 P. M. HORSE RACES begin at 2:00 P. M. F'Tce for-All Trot, 2.22 Pace EVENING PROGRAM Grandstand opens for evening show at 6:30 P. M. Grandstand Show and Revue at 7:30 P. M. Spectacular New Fireworks Creations. THENCE TO THE MIDWAY! . SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 A. A. A. AUTO RACE DAY (Under direc tion of N'unia Speedways). Grandstand opens at 12:30 o’clock. Time Trials (as thrilling as the race itself) begins at 12:30 P. M. RACES START AT 2:30 P. M., and will fea ture some of America’s foremost race drivers. Toas of Calcium Solvay will be used on the track to allay dust. FAREWELL EVENING PROGRAM In this finale will be crowded all the enter tainment possible to present in one night —our Farewell to 1947! Grandstand opens at 6:30 P. M. Grandstand and, Aerial Show's begin at 7:30 P. M. Our Grand Finale of Fireworks shall be a GRAND SALUTE TO THE COLORS at 10:00 o’clock. TO THE MIDWAY until Midnight. WORLD OF MIRTH SHOWS Largest Traveling Amusement in the World! Oyer 1,000 Tons of Fun-Making Equip ment! Somethirg for All From Six to Sixty! Rides for Thrill Seekers- Rides for Children —Rides for Tiny Tots! Beautiful Lighted Midway! EOUCATIGNAl EXHIBITS Four Large Exhibit Buildings! Farm and Commercial Exhibits! Outstanding Cattle Show! Best Swine in South! Poultry and Horse Shows! MU WTO RACES FEATURING KOCHMAN'S FAMOUS HELL DRIVERS FRIDAY “FREE DRY” FOR STUDENTS . OF CITY SCHOOLS THE ONLY ADMISSION COST IS &c FEDERAL TAX TICKETS TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE PRINCIPAL OF YOUR SCHOOL AH City School Student* of the Southeastern States Eligible to Be Admited Free on This Day! - WHO WILL BE “lUNB BUB" UNO “QUEEN BUB" OF SOUTHERN SHIES FAIR? . NO ENTRY BLANK WILL BE NECESSARY TO ENTER “KING BUB” AND “QUEEN BUB" CONTEST TO BE HELD FRIDAY. OCTOBER 3rd. — BUBBLE GUM WILirBE FURNISHED TO THE ENTRANTS — AND ANY CAROLINA SCHOOL CHILD IS EN TITLED TO COMPETE FOR THE KING AND QUEEN BUB TITLES. I Come One - Come All - Come to the Fair! North Carolina. Mecklenburg County. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Julius Claude Little, Plaintiff, vs. Henre’t* W. Little, Defen !ant. NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The above named defendant. Henrietta W. Little, will take notice that an action entitled as above has been commenced in th»' Superior Court of Mecklenburg County. North Carolina, by the plaintiff to obtain an abso'ute di vorce upon the grounds of two years separation, and the defen dant will further take notice that she is required to appear at the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Mecklenburg Coun'y at the Court House in Charlotte. North Carolina, within twenty (20) days after the 0th day of October, 1947, which date is at least seven days after the last publication of this notice, and answer or demur to the complaint in said action, or the plaintiff wi'l apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said complaint. This the 5th day of September, 1947. J. LESTER WOLFE, Clerk of Superior Court. (9-11, 18. 25: 19-2-c) State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Ruth King: Sizemore, Plaintiff, vs. Homer Reid Sizemore, Defend NOTICE OF PUBLICATION The Defendant Above Named Take Notice: That an action as above entitled has been started in Mecklenburg County for an absolute divorce on the grounds of two successive year* of separation, as is now provided by law in the General Statutes of North Carolina, and the defendant will further take Notice that he is required to ap pear before the Clerk of Superior Court prior to the 23rd day of October, at his Office in the Court House, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and answer or demur to the complaint in the said action, or the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said complaint. This the 8th day of September, A. D. 1947. J. LESTER WOLFE, Clerk of Superior Court. (9-11. 18, 25. 10-2-c) Mecklenburg County. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Josephine Elizabeth Elder, Plain iff, vs. Glenn Alvin, E’der, De fendant. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION The Defendant Above Named Take Notice: That an action as above en titled has been started in North Carolina for an absolute divorce on the grounds of two consecutive years separation as is now pro vided for by law as is laid down in the General Statutes of the State of North Carolina; and that said defendant will further take Notice that he is required to ap pear at my office in the Court House, Charlotte, N. C., and call for his copy of complaint and answer in this cause of action, and answer same prior to the 23rd day of October, A. D. 1947, or the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief asked for in said complaint. This the 8th day of September A. D. 1947. J. LESTER WOLFE, Clerk of Superior Court (9-11. 18, 25, 10-2-c) North Carolina, Mecklenburg County. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Lottie O. Johnson, Plaintiff, vs Floyd H. Johnson. Defendant. Notice of Service Bv Publics! ioi The above named defendant Floyd H. Johnson, will take notic< that an action entitled as abovt has been commenced in th« Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, by th« plaintiff to obtain an absolute di vorce upon the grounds of twc years separation, and the defen j dant will further take notice thal he is required to appear at th< office of the Clerk of Superioi Court of Mecklenburg County at the Court House in Charlotte North Carolina, within twenty (20) days after the 16th day ol October, 1947, which date is ai least seven days after the last publication of this notice, anc answer or demur to the com plaint in said action, or the plain tiff will apply to the Court foi the relief demanded irv said com plaint. This the 12th day of Septem ber, 1947. (9-18, 25; 10-2, 9-c.) PHONE 6129 <#ond£e ^IdeaibeMjlnc. New and Reconditioned PIANOS For the beet value in NEW or reconditioned pianos, select yours from our stock of nearly 100 instruments. Setinway, Mathushek, Winter, Howard, and many others. Prices to suit everyone. ANDREWS MUSIC CO. “Our 51st Tear” “Steinway Headquarters” 231 North Try on Street State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County. IN SUPERIOR COURT Walter A. Hatley, Plaintiff, vs. Anna Belle Hatley, Defendant. NOTICE The defendant, Anna Belle Hat ley, will take notice that an action entitled as above has been com menced in the Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, North Car olina, for an absolute divorce on the grounds of two years separ ation: and the defendant will further take notice that she is required to appear at the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of said county and state in the Courthouse in Charlotte, North Carolina, within twenty days after the 9th day of October, 1947. which is, at least, seven days ifter the last publication of said notice, and answer or demur to the complaint, or plaintiff will ap ply for the relief demanded in the complaint. This the 9th day of September, 1947. J. LEST HR WOLFE. Clerk of Superior Court. (9-11, 18. 25; 10-2-e' State of North Carolina, County of Mecklenburg: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Edna Kapo, Plaintiff. ▼». George Rapi. Defendant. — Notice of Publication. THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED, TAKE NOTICE; Th»t in action, as above entitled, has been started in Mecklenburg County, for an absolute divorce on the grounds of tjyo successive vear* of, separation, as is now provided by law for such in the General Statutes of North Caro lina. and the said defendant will further take notice that he is re quired to appear before the Clerk of the Superior Court of Meck lenburg County at his office in the Court House in Charlotte, N. C„ and answer or demur to the complaint within twenty (20) days aften the last publication of this notice, or the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demand ed ' in said complaint. This the 23rd day of Septem ber, 1947. J. LESTER WOLFE, Clerk of Superior Court. (9-25; 10-2,9,16-e) North Carolina, Mecklenburg County. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Bessie Richard Wade, Plaintiff, vs. Herbert F. Wade. Defendant. NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The above named defendant. Herbert F. Wade, will take notice that an action entitled as above ha* been commenced in the Su perior Court of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, by the plaintiff to obtain an absolute di vorce upon the grounds of two vears separation, and the defen dant will further take notice that he is required to appear at th" J office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Mecklenburg Countv at the Court House in Charlotte. North Carolina, within twenty (20) days after the 9th day of October, 1947. which date ia at least seven days after the last publication of this notice, and answer or demur to the comnlaint in said action, or the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said complaint. This the 5th day of September, 1947. J. LESTER WOLFE. Clerk of Superior Court. *9-11, 18, 25; 10-2-c) BUY GOVERNMENT ■ SAVINGS BONDS State of North Carolina, County of Mecklenburg: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Nell Horn Myers, Plaintiff, vs John V. Myers. Defendant.— Notice of Service by Publication. The al>ove named defendant | John V. Myers, will take notice that an action entitled as above has been commenced in the Su perior Court of Mecklenburg Coun ty, North Carolina, by the plain tiff to obtain an absolute divorce upon the grounds of two. years’ separation, and the defendant will further take notice that he i* re quired to appear at the office of j the Clerk of the Superior Court of Mecklenbiirg County at the Court House in Charlotte. North Carolina, within twenty 1201 days after the 23 day of October, 1947. which date is at least seven days after* the last publication of this notice, and answer or demur to the complaint in said action, or the nlaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said complaint. This the 24th day of September, 1947. J. LESTER WOLFE. Clerk of the Superior Court. <9-25; 10-2.9.16^1 State of North Carolina. County of Mecklenburg. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Alfred C. St. Clair, Plaintiff, vs. Ora Mae Johnson St. Clair, De fendant. Legal Notice The above named defendant will take notice that the above named plaintiff has this day commenced a suit for an absolute divorce by filing a Summons and complaint in the cause in the Officd of the Clerk of Superior Court for Meok 'enburg County, North Carolina, allegedly that the parties havei not lived together for more than] ‘wa years next preceding tJ>e in stitution of this cause of action; and that the defendant must ap pear at some date between this date, and the 20th day of Noverrt ber. 1947. at the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Meck lenburg County, North Carolina. Til call fv her copv of the Sum mons anJ Compla:nt in this cause, •rd n-s'c-er the said complaint by that date as is required i>v law or thii nlaintiff will ask th- Court to jrrint relief asked for in sa'i i .on1 1 lint. - tv. y, »t-£ tg. Jay rf October. A. IV 1917. MARY S. POYTHRESS. Assistant Clerk ^ Superior Court. (10-2, 9, 16, 23-c.) State of North Carolina. County of Mecklenburg. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Arabella Copelard Averitte, by her Next Friend. Marjorie R. Waisner, Plairtiff, vs. William A. Averitte, Defendant. Notice of Service by Publication The above named defendant. William A. Averitte, will taki* notice that an action entitled as above has beer commenced in tha Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina by the plaintiff to obtain an absolute di- - vorce upon the grounds of two years separation, and the defend ant will further take notice that he N required to appear at the* office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Mecklenburg County at the Court House in Charlotte, North Carolina, within twenty <20) days after the 30th day of October. 1947, which date is at least seven days after the last publication of this notice, and answer or demur to the complaint in said action, or the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said complaint. This the 29th day of Septem ber. 1947. MARY S. POYTHRESS. Ass'stunt Clerk of Superior Court. <10-2, 9, 16. 23-c.) For Indigestion, Sour Stomach and Gas. Taka !' 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