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-v f Page 8 THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER i 1 I h f I j i Hugh Massie Has Been In Mercantile Business Long Time -(Continued from page one- brother Francis Massie, who is still with the firm. With all their friends and associates discouraging them and with every warning about the great depression that was casting its shadow with such foreboding darkness over business in general, Hugh Massie and his sister, Mrs. Recce, rented the store owned and now occupied by Clyde H. Hay, and Massie's Department Store open- about five years. They then bought the present location, completely re modeled the building according to their requirements, and have for four years been steadily growing and ex panding. They started with three clerks counting themselve, and in two months it was necessary to take on two addi tional ones. The firm now employes eight clerks. Three years ago Mrs. Reeee retired from active participation in the busi ness and turned her interest over to her husband, C. J. Reece, who prior to that time had been a special agent of the Jefferson Standard Life Insu rance Company. While in actual count since its es tablishment Massie's Department SALES-LADY ed its doors to the public At this place they did business for Store is entering its tenth year of sue r Our 10th Yeai- will mark a year of Savings fr you. TO YOU FOK Friday & Saturday (Oct. 1st and 2nd Only) I WILL ;ive One I 3 J3 (W air FULL FASHIONED SILK HOSE D. Ti, DEAN To Every Woman Who Huys A Pair of Shoes of .$2.95 j More, or To The Men I Will (Jive A Pair of Silk Socks With The Purchase Of PAIR OF SHOES Massie's Dept. Store -fc Our 10th Year will mark a year of Savings for you. VITALITY SHOES For STYLE and COMFORT Brown Suede with Urown Kid Piping Black Suede with Black Kid Trim. Brown Suede Oxford Let us fit your foot in one of these nationally advertised VITALITY SHOES and you will be happy $6.00 aa $7.75 Massie's Dept. Store i . 1 i jr Store Opened Here In 1928. Is Modern (Continued from page 1) counters are arranged so that no view is obstructed. On the immediate right is the department for women's hose, while notions fill the corner where the piece goods shelving begins, In front of the piece goods counter are stools, where tables with piece 'goods are conveniently placed nearby. ! The pattern department is just a few i feet away and has ample space around ; which women may look at the efftr-n.gs. The ready-to-wear U p.iriment oc cupies the entire right half of the stoic from the piece goods department hack. The shoe department for better shoes takes up space across the rear department of the building. Four rows of shelv- of pairs of shoes. The men's side has special hat and coat racks, as well as modern hangers for holding odd trousers. The shirt department occupies the front of the side, while accessories are placed on display counters throughout the side. The stairway to the bargain base ment is in the center of the building. The management of the firm has a head of every department, although each salesperson is trained to assist in any department at all times. Mr. Massie devotes his time as gen eral manager, and looks after the men's clothing and furnishings de partment. Mrs. Reece has retired from the store, but Mr. Reece has taken her place as co-owner. D. L. Dean is in charge of the shoe and also has charge of trimming the window Miss Marguerite Ma;. saleslady and looks f , fw underwear and sweater 7 tr,e M Mrs, Dave Russell haV i" the firm five vears n of the piece goods St.ct;,,: !n lt iwrs. noy Lampbell, f,. iiuee years nas had ch;. tr.t readv-to-wenr i-f windows of t-' ;f,t trims the apparel. Miss Alice Stiingfu-K; of the office work. Mrs. Louie Siler is ;. in the bargain baseiiient. the staff about a year ; Sambo Smith takes t. his record of service, ar, as a janitor. For several "been makin' 'em shi; , Massie." MRS. LOl'IK SILKR has been connected with Massie's Department Store for the past year. She is a sales lady in the bargain basement. C. J- Reece Joined Firm 3 Years Ago -(Continued from page one up his work its district representative of the Jeire-rson Standard Life Insu rance Company, to enter into the de partment store which Mrs, Recce and I her brother had started six years be fore, Mrs. Ri-ece retired from the busi ness, and Mr. Reece took over her interest, as partner iti the firm. Mr. Reeee is a native of Haywood county. He was born and reared near Cruso, In the firm, Mr. Recce has active charge of the bargain basement, and does the buying for that department which has become a popular trading center. His hobby is hunting and fishing, and very seldom during the course of a season is there anyone who brings back more game than he. cessful and profitable business, it is in reality much older. It stands today as a monument not only to the son and daughter who with keen business ability, and courtesy and fairness that have inspired the public with confidence, but also to the father and the mother whose thrift and vision, they were able to impress upon their children, who in turn inherited the talent for salesmanship. Our 1 0th Year will mark a year of Sayings for you. OFFICIAL SCOUT Shoes for Girlf Official Scout Shoes give more walking comfort, wear longer and cost less per year. ' re sure your next pair are Official Scout Shoes. " " And That You Buy Them ;-. " -: 'At MASSIE'S Dept. Store .()ur 10th Year will mark a year of Savings for you. "L t ! 1 Si llA 'S 0F IIEEL LATCH SHOES ADDS A trtiU TO CRISP FALL DAYS Any day is a thrill when you wear Heel Latch shoes! Being on your feet is pleasure ... not punishment Answer the urge of crisp Fall days to go places and do things. ... at the height of fashion and in sub lime comfort It's a thrill magnified. It comes from snugly fitted heels, gently supported arches, flexed and exercised metatarsals . . . Heel Latch shoes. HEEL LATCH SHOES are made by the makers of Vitality Shoes, and come in multi colors-Brown, Green, Grey, Black and Blue Suede, also Black and Brown Kid AAAA to C widths all one price Slip your foot into a pair of these Shoes today and feel the Difference ! Other New Fall Oxfords and Dress Shoes in Suede, Kid and Multi Colors $2.95 & $3.95 MASSIE'S DEPT. STORE SHOES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY STAR BMW MAEE9 DE FT. ST RE Those Famous Star Brand ..Bool? for Men, Priced $4. 95 to $9.95 20 inch Boys Boots $l$S to$B A Complete Line Of Work Shoes From . . $1.98 , $5.91
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