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PACE SIX THE FRANKLIN PRESS AND THE HIGHLANDS MACON IAiN THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 'in I I Men In Service Corporal Wood, stationed at Camp Cook, Calif., has been home on fur lough recently, visiting his par ents, Mr, and Mrs. C. Wood of Highlands He had completed his bas ic training in ord nance and is at tached to the Sth division. WOOD GREAT LAKES, ILL, Dec. 16. Selected for training as a spe cialist in the U. S. Navy on the basis of a series of aptitude exa minations given every Bluejacket during his recruit training, George L. Crisp, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Crisp of Franklin, N. C. is now undergoing an intensive 16-weeks course in the school for Machinist's Mates here at the Service School of the U. S. Naval Training Sta tion. -- Aviation Cadet Edward R. Pier son, Squadron F-2, Group IX, Army Air Forces Pre-flight School (Navigator), Selman Field, Monroe, La., has completed his pre-flight navigation course and is now on his second leg of an intensive course of training that will gradu ate him as a 2nd Lieutenant with wings and flying pay. The navi gator is playing a most important position in the five, sever.., or nine man teams manning modern bombers. His job is to get'em there and get'em back, over lajid, over water, through weather and rain, hail and fog through anything. Cadet Pierson is the son of Stephen Porter Pierson of High lands, N. C. He attended High lands school, Georgia Military Academy, Lincoln Academy and Flying School, University of South ern California. -- Pvt. Wiley S. Poindexter of Franklin, Route 3, is one of 55 soldier-students from North .Caro lina who were graduated from Keesler Field, Miss., as qualified airplane mechanics, after 16 weeks intensive training. These are now ready to take their places "on the line" for the vital task of keeping United Nations warplanes it the high state of perfection required for modern combat. -- Sam Kelly Greenwood of Talla hassee, Fla, formerly of Franklin, and lacpliew of Miss Lassie Kelly, has entered the U. S. Navy as a lieutenant and is reporting to Nor folk this week. Mrs. Greenwood, who was the former Miss Nancy Patton of Franklin, and young daughter are remaining in Talla hassee until Lieut. Greenwood is located. -- L. Z. Moss of Newport News, Va., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moss of Hayesville, visited reJa au ad tmmi m Frank, this Baldwin Week End Specials i Christmas Feed Supplies Specials (Elberton Brand) No. 1 Florida d1 OA Cotton Seed Meal, 100 Oranges, bg. A-W pound bag An -w Fla. Oranges, Of for P.S.OU per doz. cAJQ J. Whole Wheat Shorts, wSS!!!r"5JJ c $1.95 fr-M 27c 8ftE&. $2.60 Large Grape- OC fruit, 6 for. .. 2.pound Boxes Assort Delicious Ap- 1 C ed Stick OQr pies, doz. C Candy OJ7C You will find a complete line of Christmas fruits, candies and nuts -AT- Baldwin & Liner Navy Wants 17-Year Olds Asheville, Dec. 15. Voluntary enlistments in the Navy are now open only to men from 17 to 18 and 38 to 50, Chief Petty Officer C. J. Rhinehardt, officer-in-charge of the Asheville Navy Recruiting Station, said yesterday. Chief Rhinehardt's announce ment followed the President's re cent order closing voluntary en listment for men between the ages of 18 and 38 after December 15.. The Navy is particularly anxious to have the 17-year-old met, Rhinehardt said, because "They're the cream of the crop. They are usually ambitious and learn quick ly" Every man enlisting in the Navy has the opportunity to choose any one of the Navy's 50 trade schools, including pilot training, aviation mechanics, radio, electricity and gunnery. "The skill, alone, which one learns in the Navy," the official said, "is reason enough for a young man with ambition to enlist with the fleet, even when one excludes the cleanliness of the life, the fast promotions, and the high class of men with whom he serves." Corporal Edwin A: Carpenter, who has been in service since April 14, 1940, is now stationed somewhere in Australia. He is the son of Mr, and Mrs. Harley Car penter of Dillard, Ga., Route 1. -- Pvt. Elbert Carpenter of Dillard, Ga., Route 1, is now stationed at Gamp Blanding, Fla. -- Pvt. William N. Cabe, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Cabe, of Dil lard, Ga., Route 1, is stationed at Camp Wallace, Texas. Pvt. Cabe entered the Army in September. -- Pfc. Claude S. McConnell spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. McConnell of Ccaly and his sister, Mrs. Roy Womack of Franklin. He is sta tioned at Pine Camp, N. Y. -- Lieut! Jesse Tessier secured his commission at Officers Training school, Miami, Fla., and has been transferred to Louisville, Ky. -- Pvt. Robert Hoyt Ledford, of the U. S. Signal Corps, has been transferred from Ft. Jack son, S. C, tot Camp Crowder, Mo., Pvt. Ledford has been in the serv ice since November 6, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Led ford. Pvt. Britt Bowman, son of Mr and Mrs. G. M. Bowman, is now stationed in San Francisco, Calif' Eldon Rogers of the U. S. Navy spent a five-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dock Rog ers of Buck Creek Route, High lands. Bruce Blaine, S 1c, who has been in the Navy five months, is spending a brief furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Blaine, after service overseas. & Liner Classified Advertisements Tennessee Valley Authority Laborers Wanted Immediately The Tennessee Valley Authority has urgent need for 500 unskilled laborers in connection with its con struction activities at the Fontana dam project. The, rate of pay is fifty cents an hour. Dormitory facil ities are available at the project. Those interested in immediate employment should apply at the Au thority's personnel office in Bryson City, N. C. ; at the personnel office locat ed at Fontana Dam, N. C. ; or to an office of the Unit ed States Employment Service. A representative of the Authority will be at the following U. S. Em ployment service offices one day each week to in terview and employ appli cants : Murphy, N. C. ; Waynesville, N. C. ; Bry son City, N. C. ; Hender sonville, N. C. ; Gaines ville. Ga. Persons employ ed in other war work should not apply. D17 3tc D31 FOR RENT 3 Apartments, close in. One with automatic heat. See O. C. Bryant. N19 tfn FOR RENT A six-room house - with garden in the country. Miss Mayberl Moody, N26-tfn. Franklin, N. C OOP For the Season TO OUR PATRONS and the Promise of Our Continued t FINE SERVICE TO YOU IN 43 MACON COUNT? SUPPLY CO. Franklin, N. C FOR RENT One five-room house with bath, hot water heater. One apartment, steam heated, furnr ished or unfurnished. See W. C. Burrell at Burrell Motor Co. 029 tfn FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL days we will sell fresh country eggs ' at 40 cents per dozen. . C. T. BLAINE D17 ltc FOR SALE About 9-months old male Cocker Spaniel dog for $15.00 cash. See Mrs. Howard Gillespie, Franklin, N. C. D17 At The Theatre Hi, Neighbor A new Republic has borrowed from radio with telling effect in producing this light-hearted mus ical drama. There are varied per sonalities who display their wares to the delectation and amusement of all. Recreation and entertain ment are found in abundance. Tale Of Manhattan Ten stars in five stories are here presented by 20th Century Fox. The excitement about this multi colored, multi-starred production piles up personalities and plots to keep everybody keyed to a high state of interest. This performance is presented with expertness, polish and precision, such as stars like Charles Boyer, Rita Hayworth, Ginger Rogers, Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton and the rest of this galaxy of stars would be ex pected to do. Other Pictures Next Week Romantic comedy defines the 20th Century Fox picture, "Girl Trouble," showing Friday. "Sail ors on Leave", showing all day Saturday is full of fun and ar.itics denoted by its name. This is a double feature topped by the Col umbia Comedy drama, "Lucky CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for all their deeds of lov ing kindness shown to us in the loss of our husband and father; and for the many beautiful flow ers. Mrs. Thomas A. Russell Carl and J. D. WiJma and John J. Dal ton mm 4 Christmas Programs Announced By Methodists The ar.imal Christmas program at Carson Chapel will take place this Sunday night, December 20, at 7:30 o'clock. At least 26 young people will take part in various exercises and carols. Immediately following the program Christmas packages will be distributed to the WANTED Cars and Trucks WE ARE PAYING CASH FOR LATE MODEL CARS, PICKUPS & TRUCKS Good Tires Not Essential DUNCAN MOTOR CO. SALES SALUTE to a Real AMERICAN CHRISTMAS We are celebrating this holiday season in the good Amer ican manner ... by wishing all our friends health and happiness. ; MACON W -THEATRE- WHERE WHOLESOME ENTERTAINMENT COSTS SO LITTLE WEEK DAYS 3:45 7:15 - 9:30 SATURDAYS Continuous 1 :00 P. M. to 12:00 NIGHT SHOW STARTS AT MS O'CLOCK Monday and Tuesday, Also News Wednesday and Thursday, DC1 OwWr Produced by Ha Mono end V f. loot Also News FRIDAY, DECEMBER ZS DON AMECHE JOAN BENNETT IN '"Girl Trouble" "CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT" Ami "OUR CANC COMEDY" Ami m PETE SMITH SPECIALTIES SATURDAY. DECEMBER M DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM NO. 1 WILLIAM LUNDICAN SHIRLEY ROBS IN children from the tree. The Christmas program at tfl Franklin Methodist church wiB nn flirtcrnt'ie s7u IflftC piftV V Via 111 i.UIIIH l Uecember IA: at :JU o ciock. a caste of 16 young people will pre sent a play, "The Christmas Voice," during which carols by the famous Lyn Murray Singers will be fea tured through transcription. SERVICE December 21st and 22nd and Comedy December 23rd and 24th and Comedy "Sailors on Lea-re" AND NO. t CHARLES STARR ETT RUSSELL HAYDEN IN "U- t T U. v vi million THE AINCLE GIRL" OWL SHOW STARTS AT MtR ONT AT 12 to KAY HARRIS ELIZABETH PATTERSON RUSSELL HAYDEN IN "Lucky Legs" J t m OB . ojboooj nTw in j I SO MANY STARS 1 I I litfuea itiviumf 1 H ff r wrmms, h j i Phone 85 Main Street BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
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