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The Mountaineer
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Memorials
We wish to commend the proposed plan
of the local post of the American Legion for
honoring the casualties of World War No.
II. It is fitting that the men of World War
No. I do honor to those of the current war.
Few veterans of the World War I are in
the service from this area, but they know
the sacrifice of war and they wish to pub
licly show respect to their comrades who
are carrying on.
We feel that the people of this community
will lend every effort to make of the occasion
an impressive event.
November M. I"'4
Obituary notii-es. resolution ol reaped card. o( tU-nk. uo
il notice, of entertainment for profit, will bt cbrKed lor l
(he rate of one cent per word.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1943
(One Day Nearer Victory)
Time Is Short
Life seems to be stepped up all about us.
It seems strange to be mailing Christmas
gifts in September and October, but if our
men in services overseas have any Christmas
from back home, the time for mailing pack
ages is getting very short.
Last year we are told that the Army
postal service handled 5,000,000 packages
and this year it will be many times greater.
This involves a lot of work, since every
package is opened and inspected.
J. Harden Howell, pastmoster, is warning
those who post letters and packages about
getting articles addressed correctly. He re
cently told us of a number of important
looking letters that would eventually find
their way to the dead letter office, all to
soldiers somewhere expecting to hear from
home.
Mr. Howell also warns against not putting
sufficient postage on letters, and those with
no return address on them.
It is said that last Christmas ten per cent
of the packages sent to men in service were
addressed incorrectly. The soldier's full
name, rank, army serial number, service or
ganization and unit, OPA number and port
of embarkation postmaster must be included
if the man is to receive the package sent him.
If it is worth sending it should certainly be
worth the effort to do the thing up correctly.
Another thing the post office is urging
that packages and cards going overseas be
mailed as promptly as possible. Just imagine
what it would be here in our own local post
office if everybody waited until the last day
or two to send their overseas mail.
In these warnings there is no attempt
from the post office to curb the Christmas
spirit that should be sent across the sea,
but rather the warnings are in the interest
of getting Christmas to the boys over there.
Advertising Its
Advertising
In the September issue of Southern Ad
vertising Governor Broughton "pulls out of
the bag all the tricks used by this state dur
ing the past four or five years in what the
Governor calls a broad and constructive pro
gram of advertising dealing with agricul
tural, industrial, scenic and sports advan
tages of North Carolina."
The Governor recommends an advertis
ing program to other states and points out
the results of the North Carolina program,
which has been "more than gratifying."
In this particular section we would heart
ily agree with the Governor. We feel that
the West profited a great deal by the adver
tising program of the state, both from the
angle of the vacationist as well as attract
ing industry.
Governor Broughton also states in his
article that the necessity for getting out of
the congested areas, has been a factor in
bringing plants to this state.
He points out that "no industrial concern
of a substantial nature that has located in
North Carolina during the last 40 years has
removed from the state. Southern states
have a story to tell, aqcording to the Gov
ernor, and they will miss a great opportunity
unless they use every reasonable means for
advertising such resources and advantages.
One of the simplest ways to save butter
is to stop serving: it with dinner.
Two years ago the U. S. Army had fewer
than ,"50 generals. Today it can be known
as the army of a thousand generals, for to
be exact on July 1, of this year the count
had reached 1,065.
Only 45 of them have the rank perman
ently, all of the other 1,020 being temporary
appointments. Of the 1,065, only five are
full generals, 25 lieutenant generals, 271
major generals and 765 brigadiers.
Nearly all of them are regular Army men,
the exceptions being 18 from the reserve
corps, 80 from the National Guard and nine
promoted to stars after being commissioned
to lower grades from civilian life.
Two years ago there was one general for
every 4,200 men, while today there is one
general for every 6,400 men.
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Stray Dogs
For sometime complaints have been com
ing in about stray dogs. They have come
from local people. They have come from
visitors from other sections who state that
they have never seen as many stray dogs
in one community as they have found here.
A number of things have happened recent
ly that have brought the matter to what
might well be termed a "show down." Def
inite action will have to be taken.
Not so long ago a dog running loose on
the street knocked down an elderly woman,
who suffered serious injuries from the ef
fects of the fall.
We have heard of numerous instances
where small children have been knocked
down. Now children naturally are very
fond of dogs, if they get to know them in
the right way, but to be knocked down when
very young by an old stray dog is not cal
culated to inspire a love of animals in little
children.
We have heard of dogs collecting around
the elementary schools to such an extent
that they are a menace to the students.
We hear complaints from home owners
that dogs without tags, so naturally they
conclude must be stray dogs, are a nuisance
around their premises prowling at night,
knocking over garbage cans, and arousing
their families and guests from their sleep.
We realize that there are laws regarding
dogs, so we are calling on the authorities to
take up this matter and see if the com-
HERE and THERE
By
HILDA WAY GWYN
Time was when the office of the
register of deeds was n place that
centered on the registration ot
deeds ... but not now . . . the
necessity for birth certificates in
so many jobs and positions . . . has
reduced the deeds to a second place
. . . for the calls come so thick and
f;ist for birth certificates . . . that
registration of deeds have to be
sandwiched in between times. . .
Birth Certificates requests average
fifty a week . . . and come from all
over the United States . . . you
would be surprised to know how
many people seemed to have been
born in Haywood county . . . dur
ing the past few months, Cedro
Valley, way out in Washington has
led the out of state applications
. . . a perfect colony of Fines Creek
folks left here and went out there
a few years ago and they are still
getting birth certificates from Hay
wood. . .
Recently Bryan Medford, regis
ter of deeds and "Miss Hattie" Mc
Cracken had a bit of trouble in
persuading an out of state preacher,
that he had not been born into his
"Reverend" capacity . . . but he in
sisted that his birth certificate read
"the Reverend" . . . but the appli
cation that has capped the climax
for intensive information was the
one from a couple, who wanted the
births of their parents, themselves,
and their children established . . .
and a copy of their divorce thrown
in for good measure. . .
Since we have been so set against
drafting 18-year-olds ... we find
ourselves rather confused when we
write up these youngsters ... as
they volunteer, are inducted and
transferred from place to place
. . . now they are actually "men" in
service . . . but we find it hard to
call them anything but "boys" . . . i
we heard through the grapevine
route, that we have "mortally
openers . . . coffee pots . . pans
. . . One Florida tourist found a
certain kind of suit case, she had
been hunting at home . . . and
was obsolete in her section. . . We
heard of one who got herself a
sttak beater (she is at least opti
mistic) . . . We understand that,
tea and cocoa have been packed in
many a bag leaving here . . . dry
goods by the bolt . . . canned foods
of all kinds . . . and even furniture.
A recent letter from Lt. Richard
Queen, member of the famous Soco
Cap team, who is now stationed in
New Guinea ... to his mother . . .
told of meeting Sergeant Jack Liner
of Ratcliff Cove . . . and that he
had invited him to a barbecue . . .
and the pig had been flown over
4,000 miles for the American forc
es ... so it makes us feel good as
how things our American soldiers
how things our American soldiers
liked back home are being furnish
ed them even when they are over
seas. . .
wounded" one young fellow . . .
munity can not be rid of these dogs who 1 ,y- "v m -
" "cnc UU6S vviiu taineer as oung so and so . . .
have no owners. We also are making an I and he got a lot of kidding in camp
appeal to all dog owners to keen their ani- about beinR "vounK" We ai,ol
j. v gise, hut Son. don't worrv . . . the
mal at home. ytars will sIi(l, by fast enouRh
- iand it is hard to keep up with you
fellows . . . think back . . . why
some of you were too young to
think of entering the service at the
outbreak of Pearl Harbor . . . and
now you are seasoned soldiers, some
of you overseas. . .
How To Get More Eggs
A judge has recently ruled that a hen is
not necessarily a nuisance just because she
is a hen. The decision is in accord with the
law and the sentiments of those who happen
to enjoy the full confidence of this food pro
ducer. Since the chicken-for-dinner-every-Sunday
era, early in the century, the poultry
business has become a major farm enter
prise. There are many farms that have
from five to ten thousand layers; some
hatcheries count baby chicks by the million.
Mass-production methods have submerged
the personalities of individual hens and
something should be done about it. Only
those who have a small farm flock or a bevv
in a suburban backyard know the satisfying
joys of individual friendships.
Each hen is a distinct, rugged individual ;
each has its own traits of character. Some
are extroverts, genial, trusting, and keenly
interested in local politics and current events.
Some are introverts ; they are broody in the
broad sense ; and do not mix well with their
fellows. Some are careless, gay, and take
no thought of the morrow. Some are ser
ious, earnest, and deeply concerned with the
responsibilities of hen existence. Christian
Science Monitor.
Waynesville may not have been
considered a shopping metropolis
in years gone by . . . but this sum
mer it has been. . . For the visitors
who have traveled far and wide
From the pen of Maude Harget
in the Washington Times-Herald
we quote the followine . . . which
will help us all to realize how lucky
is the role of the civilian. . .
A SOLDIER SPEAKS
So you're sick of the way the coun
try's run,
And you're sick of the way the ra
tioning's done.
And you're sick of standing around
in a line,
You're sick, you say well that's
just fine.
So am I sick of the sun and the heat.
And I'm sick of the feel of my ach
ing feet.
And I'm sick of the mud and the
jungle flies.
And I'm sick of the stench when
the night mists rise.
And I'm sick of the siren's wailing
shriek.
And I'm sick of the groans of the
wounded and weak.
And I'm sick of the sound of the
bomber's dive.
And I'm sick of seeing the dead
alive.
And I'm sick of the roar of the
noise and the din.
And I'm sick of the taste of food
from a tin.
And I'm sick of slaughter I'm sick
to my soul.
I'm sick of playing a killer's roll.
And I'm sick of blood and of death
and the smell.
And I'm even sick of myself as well.
Put I'm sicker still of a tyrant's
rule.
And conquered lands where the wild
beasts drool
. . . many of them hailing from! And I am cured damn quick when
large cities . . . have bought every-1 I think of the day.
thing from canned peaches to saf-IWhen all this hell will be out of
ety pins . . . from sheets to butcher j the way.
knives . . . fountain pens . . . can I When none of this mess will have
"It doesn't cost anything to hope." Sec
retary of the Treasury Morgenthau.
Anybody can buy all the War Bonds they
can. A real patriot buys some he "can't."
THE OLD HOMETOWN By STANLrv
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WASHINGTON Unpublicized as yet are the trap-,
records that are bing hung up now by Army transit,
"lid" of secrecy may be lifted almost any day on tt
achievements.
The Army's chest is swelling with pride at the v.
being done by its giant four-motored transport plan, -
flights that have been made, especially to the Australian theater
back, may soon be disclosed.
A.m., nirmnn cau rhp trAnsnnrt servicp rpallu co. ,
.niiujr f o,, . Utr
number or scaiiereu war uuma, amv.e n n naa r.ut
i i . k, ,fJA tha TTnitiarl firaroa u'miM .
Draiicn vi mc "- iicci ijt ?'.ae'
quick comeDaCK alter me rein nai uur uisasier.
Instead of waiting for weeks and perhaps months i r sjp-.:es
reinforcements from surface ships, American air foi rs ;n
areas were able to keep operating enough to ha'
Cargo Planei the Japs. bUDsequenuy. American j iar.e tV
turned out the material that paved th, way for
Kept Jap I current land, sea and air offensive in u e Paci5c
Off Balance ...,
( "" AS MARK TWAIN said about his death
demise of the "sweater girl" has been grossly exaggerated.
Recent new stories which heralded WPB'a amended knit
order as meaning tne extinction oi me iana luriier Anr. ShenJ
type simply are not true.
WPB hastens to assure the American male that sweater girls
be "bigger and bustier than before." (
"The order leaves the sweater girl with everything she "wants
spokesman declared.
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I ne amenuea reguianun oimyiy va.ua nmo, nuwers a:M spar
on sweaters and eliminiates so-caned lyroiean and Gxktad su
it does not touch the plain pull-over type garment whi h long
been the sweater girl's glory.
"The average person going Into the stores will not p,.tKr ar.y
ference in sweaters," WPB said. "Most of the (.hargts ur
already have taken place.
"The sweater girl is intact."
JOHN CITIZEN, still unable to distinguish the m -.i ; , r.-.y r -dime,
will not be further baffled by having a new 3- . u i k Cc
at him. At least the treasury hints that the much-disused 3
piece probably will not be put in circulation.
However, there will be more of the zinc-covered steel pc.nns
there will be no surcease of sorrow for street car
conductors and bus operators. Three-Cent
The treasury has the "green light" to produce new
3-cent coins. But the reason it may never see the m M"
the light of day is that there is an ample supply of Not Feaiibl
pennies and no shortage of metals to make more
A treasury spokesman said the new coin might cause more cj
fusion. Moreover, counting machines in banks would immediatl
become obsolete, since they are made to handle only coins no-
circulation.
Only if the penny situation should unexpectedly get tight will
new coins be brought out. j
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OWEN J. ROBERTS, associate justice of the supreme court,
other members of a special committee are planning carefully
members of the armed forces to save Europe s historic monumel
from destruction during the Allied invasion. 4
On the list are Europe's famous cathedrals, the Leaning Towerl
Pisa, the ruins of the Coliseum and the Eiffel tower.
Voice
OF THE
People
What do you think is the most
suitable gift to send a man in the
armed forces who is serving over
seas?.
Miss Virginia Kellett "General
ly speaking I would say cigarettes
or a book."
Mrs. Kermitt Murray "I would
think that cigarettes or stationery
would be the best gift to send to
men overseas."
tion of small toilet articles
could not be had in the vicinil
which the man in service is
tioned."
Mrs. W. L. McCracken it
question that I am trying right
to decide. I have about m
my mind to send my son a nd
of small articles, that he
get on the battle front."
J. E. Massie "I would sf
movie camera, if one could bus
and also get the films.
Chres George "A Bible
cigarettes."
Mrs. Ruth Craig "I would sug
gest the best gift would be a collec-
been in vain.
And the lights of the world will
blaze again.
And things will be as they were
before.
And kids will laugh in the streets
once more.
And the Axis flags will be dipped
and furled.
And God looks down on a peace
ful world.
J. C. Reece 'Cigarette.
L. N. Davis "A wat
watch, and it need r.", he
sive."
R. C. McBride '.i'ii.r:;'1
the inquiries we have I "
razors and candy, anl a."
long letter from h"iu"."
E. L. Withers 1 hi
little toilet kits seem trie
to me."
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