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i 9 EZ7 ' - »r - TEN CENTS Dr. Willcox Gives Advice Regarding Polio Precautions ^'The Best Remedy Is Prevention," Declares County Health Officer “Moore County is fortunate in having no known case of infantile paralysis; however, with two cases reported in Lee and one in Cumber land County, there . isn’t much grounds to hope for a continuation of this situation,” says Dr. J. W. Wilcox, Moore County health offi cer, who issued the following state ment Wednesday: “It seems wise to call the atten tion of the public to the importance of keeping young children at home and those up to twelve or fifteen away from the traveling public and crowds, especially indoors. “Mothers, in case your child devel ops nose or throat symptoms, with fever, headache, nausea and vomit ing and especially if there is stiffness or soreness of neck muscles, call your physician at once. “Daily reports of the prevalence of the disease with added valuable suggestions and informaition are in the daily papers, and it is urged that people read and be governed by these as, so far, they are authentic. There is no specific vaccine or treatment known and the best rem edy is prevention. “Moore County Hospital is making available a few beds for isolation and treatment of these cases, if and •when they develop. State and Feder al agencies have same available treatment centers in Ctelott^ ,Ba-. leigh, Gastonia and Hickory,” con cludes Dr. Willcox. From June the first to July fourth 179 cases of infantile paralysis have heen reported in North Carolina, but according to the State Board of Health, the disease “in, epidemic -form continues confined to the tier of counties in the Piedmont and Up per Piedmont, where the outbreak began.” The sum of $100,000 has been def initely lined up for the fight against poliomylitis in the State, it has been announced by Dr. Carl V. Reynolds, State Health officer. Fifty thousand dollars of this amount will be pooled by the Red Cross chapters of coun ties in the affected area. The other $50,000 has been pledged by the Na tional Foundation for Infantile Par alysis. A request for another $100,- 000 has been made to the National Foundation, the State health officer stated. Enign Richard B. Peihick. pi lot of a Navy dive bomber, is missing in action over the Pa cific, according to a message re ceived by his wife, the former Miss Rebecca Neal. Ensign Peth- ic has been in service two years and was sent to the Pacific sev eral months ago. Southern Pines Post Office Attains Rating of First Class Men’s Club Becomes Recreation Center for Teen Age Group Young People Organize Wilh Lewis Hodgkins as Chairman; Adopt Rules PETTY ROBBERIES and evening Buchan Watch your pocketbook your electrical appliances. Tuesday afternoon or while Mr. and Mrs- P. F. were away, someone entered their home and made off with $35 in money and what was even worse, their electric iron. Wednesday a pocketbook was stolen from Miss Allie McIntosh’s Antique Shop, containing $80 in checks and $14 in cash. Two Negro youths, John McAllister and James Harris, of Aberdeen, have been ar rested on suspicion in this case. Last Saturday from Patch’s Store the pocketbook of Mrs. Werner, a saleslady, was stolen. It contained $28. Special Celebration The first anniversary of the Caro lina Restaurant Sunday was a very special occasion, not only for the operators, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Spur- gin, but for their guests as well. At tractive floral decorations were on the white covered tables, with vases of red roses alternating with yellow. On the desk was an especially beau tiful basket of roses, gladioli and carnations, a congratulatory gift from Carolina Gardens, by -whom the other decorations were done. All of thi waitresses wore white, with cor sages of red rosebuds. Mrs. Spurgin passed cigars to the men and the wo men guests were given rosebuds with fern. At the instigation of Paul Jerni- gan, the members of the Southern Pines Men’s Club have generously and unanimously agreed to allow the teen-age boys and girls of Sou thern Pines the use of their club house and grounds as a meeting and recreational center. The Club is ideally situated for this purpose and will fill a great need. The Teen Agers have already or ganized with the following officers: Lewis Hodgkins, chairman; Dot Kay- lor, secretary-treasurer; Joe McDan iels, chairman of the House Commit tee; Jackie Worsham, chairman of the Entertainment ^Committee. They celebrated the opening of their Club on July fourth. Confidence is expressed that not only the parents of members but all Southern Pines citizens will give this project their full support. All are cordially invited to visit the C,lub apd act as counsellors and or dh%eroris ■ arid' offer suggestions.' This, of course, includes the mem bers of the Men’s Club. The Club is well equipped with chairs, tables, one- billiard and one pool table and other articles neces sary for a business men’s club, but other equipment, such as a ping- pong table, radio or victrola and an ice box would add to the enjoyment of the young folks. If anyone would like to lend or donate any of these articles to the Teen Age Club, please communicate with the chair man. The following rules were adopted at the inaugural meeting on July 4th: 1. To refrain from drinking, gamb ling and swearing in the Club. 2. To keep orderly conduct at all times. 3. To answer to authority. 4. To do his or her duty as a mem ber of the Club. It was also agreed that all mem bers would pay a monthly fee of twenty-five cents. The Club hours will be from 10:00 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. Monday through Friday; 10:00 a. m. to 11:00 p. m- on Saturdays, and from 2:00 p. m. until 10:00 p. m. on Sundays. All evening meetings will be chaperoned. ^ ’"’"W Saturday, July 8th, Will Be Children’s Day in Bond Drive A Bond for Every Child Is Ihe Goal; All Are Urged lo Help Reach It Southern Pines is proud of the fact that its Post Office is now first class. Gross Receipts for the past year were $99,600, which brought the office into the first class bracket, effective July 1. The greatly increas ed business is due to Camp Mackall. P. Frank Buchan is postmaster; Mrs. Ola Thompson, assistant. Regular clerks, are L. E. Grover, A. C. Grover and Dwight Hoskins, Substitute clerks are L. T. Hall, Edith Stephenson Lucille Grover, Mrs. Julia Steed and Harold Fowler. ’ Skilled Fing ers of Moore County Women Fashion Hundreds of Red Cross Garments Mrs. Lyons, Production Corps Chairman, GiVfis Report for Six Months Carey C. Muse Dies After Heart Attack Former Moore County Man Was Engaged in Real Es tate Business in Raleigh Hundreds of garments represent ing thousands of hours of unselfish service on the part of loyal women of Moore County are included in the report of Mrs. Thomas J. Lyons of West End, chairman of the Produc tion Corps of Moore County Chapter American Red Cross, who has just released figures for the first six months of this year. For the Army these women have knitted 245 articles, putting in 5,- 577 hours on the lyork. The articles made were 100 sweaters, 60 scarves 80 helmets and 5 wristlets. For the Navy, 120 articles were produced in 3,122 hours, namely, 45 turtle neck sweaters, 65 pairs of gloves and 10 scarves. Many refugees ^ill be made more jcomfortable as a result of the 2,076 hours that' Moore County women spent knitting and sewing for them. The 200 articles include 30 women’s slips, 30 pairs overalls, 20 pairs men’s outing pajamas, 10 pairs boys’ pajamas, 45 boys’ shirts, 5 baby af- ghans, 5 hospital afghans, 10 wo men’s woolen skirts, 45 women’s blouses, 5 mufflers, 10 women’s sweaters, 45 children’s sweaters and 5 men^s sweaters. Mrs. Lyons expressed her appre ciation of the cooperation shown by the various communities of Moore County and of the fine work done by the women. All of the above named articles have been shipped to various centers for proper distribution where they are most vitally needed. BOND DRIVE REPORT New USO Director Assumes His Duties Cary C. Muse, 41, well-known Ra leigh real estate dealer who formerly lived in Carthage, died of a heart attack Wednesday morning. He was found dead in bed when his wife went to awaken him: A physician said he had been dead only a short time. Surviving are his wife, the former Ethel Battley; two sons, Cary C. Muse, Jr., and Richard Muse, both of Raleigh; his father, G. M. Muse of Carthage; and four sisters, Mrs. Floyd Barber and Mrs. Bess Mc Laughlin, both of Carthage, Alma Muse of Albemarle, and Mrs. Reid Bass of Kannapolis. Funeral services were held Thurs day afternoon at 5 from Brown’s funeral Chapel, and burial was - in Montlawn Memorial Park. Dr. A. J. Hobbs, pastor of Edenton Street Methodist Church officiated. Pallbearers were Ryan Bashford, Dr. M. D. Hill, B. R. Cole, Paul Rob ertson, all of Raleigh, and Edward Swarengen of Pinehurst, and B Wallace of Carthage. Red Cross Notes This week a bouquet goes to the servicemen’s wives, who, during the afternoon hours of the last four Thursdays have folded 4,443 ban dages in the Southern Pines work rooms. They worked after the U. S- O. luncheon each week, and their service is greatly appreciated by the management. Those in charge are very grateful to Mr. Davis for a dust pan which he made for them, also to Mrs. Stev ens for a desk which she added to the room. Another large assignment of ban dages is coming next week, and, as always, more helpers are needed to make more and more bandages, so the chairman extends a cordial in- vitati'on to everyone who can help. The hours are from 9:30 a. m. to 12:30, Monday through Friday,, and Thursday afternoon from 2:00 to C. [5:00 o’clock. The workrooms are in the Straka Building. Pinehurst and Robbins have reached their quotas in the Fifth War Bond drive ind Sou thern Pines is nearing the goal. County Chairman Eugene C. Stevens disclosed Thursday at noon. Aberdeen and Carthage are lagging somewhat and other towns have not reported. However. Chairman Stevens is confident that Moore County will measure up. With a deter mined effort on the part of ev ery citizen, Moore should reach its quota by the end of the week. Figures to date are not avail able, but it is hoped that a com plete report of sales through the end of the drive can be given next week. Series "E", "F", and "G" bon^s sold to the end of the month will count bn the quota. Walter A. Scanlon, Suc cessor to George Ferry, to Stress Entertainment. WORKERS NEEDED Mrs. Thomas J. Lyons, Production chairman of the Moore County Chap ter, American Red Cross, states that a, large amount of material has been received for knitting. Those interested in knitting sleeve less sweaters for the Army, or gloves and turtle neck sweaters for the Navy, are requested to call at their local Red Cross Knitting Centers for the yarn. These articles must be made up as soon as possible, for the use of the Armed Forces this fall. Mrs. Donavan Honored On USO's Anniversary The first anniversary of the Sou thern Pines USO was celebrated with a party Thursday, July 6, in honor of Mrs. Irene V. Donovan, as sistant director, who is well-known to everyone in the armed forces at Camp Mackall and the community. Many boys know her by the affec tionate term of “Mom”. She is direct ly responsible for the success of pro gramming and the aiding of many families in securing rooms, apart ments and home hospitality. During the past year of service with the USO Mrs. Donovan has had the pleasure of yisits from her own son, Sgt. John Donovan,- of the Ma rine Corp Carlson Raiders, back from action in the South Pacific, where he received many citations for bravery in action. Sgt. Donovan is now located at New River and will shortly return to the front. A gala time was had by ail the soldiers and many friends and mili tary officers who attended the party to express their appreciation of her untiring efforts in their behalf. Succeeding George Ferry, who is receiving hospital treatment, Walter A. Scanlon, an enthusiastic young worker of wide experience, has as sumed his duties as director of the local U. S. O. Club. Mr. Scanlon, a former resident of Jackson Heights, N. Y., and Wash ington, D. C., has had varied exper ience in executive, public relations and recreation work. He was direc tor of the U. S. O. Club at Wendover, Utah, which was built from “dawn to dusk” of one day, and with his work ers received national acclaim for his efforts. With the U. S. O. for two years, Mr. Scanlon has served in Utah, Nev ada, Colorado, Montana, California and Missouri. However, he is no stranger to the South, having spent some time in the advertising busi ness with headquarters in Atlanta. The new director plans to speed up ■ entertainment, such as movies dances, parties and picnics, and he will be ably assisted by the assis tant director, Mrs. Irene Donovan, in arranging these. The Snack Bar is already a popu lar center. Twenty-five cases of soft drinks were sold during the week end, Mr. Scanlon disclosed, and he plans to serve sandwiches, coffee, etc. Mrs. Helen Cronim, formerly sec retary to Mr. Ferry, has replaced Miss Isabel Bretman, Mr. Ferry’s most recent secretary, who has re turned to her home in Atlanta. The new director will doubtless have interesting announcements to make in regard to his entertainment program within a few days. Saturday, July 8th, the closing day of the Fifth War Loan drive, has been designated “Children’s Day” in Southern Pines by Mrs. George C. Moore, local chairman of the Wo men’s Division of the War Bond Committee. The goal is for every child in Southern Pines and vicinity to become the owner of a bond on that day. Southern Pines children are not lacking in patriotism. Many of therh, for months, have been setting aside a part of their money to buy War Stamps and Bonds, but Mrs. Moore feels that if she knows local boys- and girls—and she thinks that she does—they can be depended upon to rally to the cause and do more than effect a landing . . . they’ll drive inland several miles next Sat urday. This is what she would like for them to do: If there are funds in hand sufficient to buy a bond, she’d like to see the boy or girl march up to the booth in the Bank or to Eu gene Steven’s office and buy that bond himself or herself. If there is a partly filled stamp book tucked away, she suggests that it be brought out anS called to the attention of older members of the family who, most likely, will be glad to lend a hand and provide the cash neces sary to enable the holder to convert the stamps into a bond. Parents, uncles, aunts aijd special friends come in for a part in “Chil dren s Day, also. They are urged to buy bonds on that day for each child in the family or, in the case of friends, for that very special young ster in whose future they are inter ested. Bonds will come in handy when the boys and girls go away to school. Mrs. Moore told The Pilot that extra workers would be on hand at the Bank booth to help the children with their purchases. Wouldn’t it be great to see the boys and girls, each carrying a flag, march up Saturday to BACK THE ATTACK! Sgt. Robert Briggs Killed in France News Received Saturday by Relatives at Cameron; Overseas Nearly 2 Years ROTARY OFFICERS The Southern Pines Rotary Club was taken over by a new set of of ficers on the first day of July. Tuck er Humphries is the new president, succeeding Joe G. DeBerry, and Ern est Lorenson is the new secretary. This change is a part of the world wide Rotary program. .At the same time Charles H- Stone, member of the Charlotte Rotary Club and well known in chemical circles through out the South, assumed the office of Governor of the 188th District of Ro tary International, to which he was unanimously elected. The 188th District includes more than one-third of the State of North Carolina, embracing the territory from New Hanover to Ashe Coun ties. Sgt. Robert Briggs, one of four brothers in the service, was killed in France on June 13th, according to information received Saturday by members of his family, who reside in and near Cameron. Sgt. Briggs entered the Army in 1940 and had been overseas around 22 months, serving in Africa and England. His last letter was written from England. He was 26 or 27 years of age. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Briggs, both of whom died several years ago while the family was residing on the farm of W. H. McNeill on the Vass-Carthage Road, Sgt. Briggs was married to Miss Hazel Oakley of Cameron Route 1 a short while before he left the States. Surviving are his wife; eight broth ers, two of whom are in the Na'vy, Jesse Briggs, seaman 2|c, and Lewis Br|ggs, gunner’s mate l|c; Paul Briggs, who is serving with the Seabees, and Oscar, Allan, Tom my, Herbert and Leon Briggs, all of Cameron and community and four sisters. Misses Edna, Elsie, Viola and Katharine Briggs,- of Cameron. Consistency may be a jewel, but hereabouts it was naught but a paste imitation on Wed nesday. Some of the stores that advertised their intention of re- maining open on Wednesday afternoon did so; some about faced at the last minute, and closed. ' For if she will, she will, you may depend on't; and if she won't, she won't; so there's end on't." an
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