North Carolina Newspapers

THE NINTH YEAR NO. rocal Merchants Set 24-Hour Holiday At Axis Powers Collapse pnthusiastic re-organiza ..; horp Fridav nieht. the iS voted nf the commun It11"" , . i OA dnnn ,miouslv t " 1 .... nl oncoa pnring tne dushicss raiun IAf supper meeting eiu t (laples Francis Massis was elect- Id president, su-.-ccuiug It.r The group nameu . 11. jllen vice-presiuciii. jtjf Burgin as secretary-trea- The merchants also set nunuay IOlirS l'T t'C tesoii, aim uii-usncu itlrgth new OPA rules and regu- Ijton-. (.rover 1. uavis, memoir ,f th.' pn -e panel Doaru nere. to briefly letore tne association. The stores of th" community wi Iain open on Wednesday after noon c f Pecemhor 22, and clos ,rery ni'ht of Christmas week at sixtNci't nil Crristmas Eve, whe f rlosimr t:me will be seven iVock No holiday will be ob- Irved by the merchants on New Tears. I The association will meet again libout the first of March, and voted meet every two months for reg- : iilsr meeting, with special call meetings at the discretion of the dlicers of the association. Mr. Davis, during his discus- IBon 01 urA regulations, poinieu nit that the merchants of the com aunitv have cooperated with the I teal board in every way, and that none nf the retailers here have 'ten reported to the district OPA lice for violations. "The OPA rules and regulations ire povernment orders, and will ke enforced. You may expect OPA checkers at any time. The board lere wants to help in every way, Iind shall continue to cooperate with the merchants. - "There have been some com- mints, but all complaints have I ken found in favor of the mer tlrnit. "' "I urge every merchant to keep I den records, and keep them ready lor inspection at any time," Mr. Dvis corrluded. E. J. HyatL, one of the oldest I Bryants in point of service here, iketoh d brief v i'.. . r. jit.k of Wi. laerchantile bus-'ness in the com- . . 'unity, POintlnff out that he taight tne first coal truck in 1918 I id delivered thp first load of 11 it to thp -omp nf Mr And IHrs. Grover C. Davis. President Masie named C, 3. iReece, Charlie Ray and Hugh Mas m as a comm;ttee to study OPA I epilations on wearing apparel "id" shoes, while a similar commit- Ik of grocerymen is made up of I V- Allen. B. H. Balentine and l h I? : - Those attending the meeting in- BUdpn: H P tt-.11 -i xt a 11 i Woll r M Allon J'ph Summerrow,' J. w! Boyd! 1 1, P. Martin T r r V T PH. Huph Ulaooio W M Via Craie, Mrs. Stanley Brad-P- H. S. Ward. Charlie Woodard, J. L. Edwards, E- Masie, Mrs. J. W. Fields, r, Mrs. W. A. Bradley. Mrs. R. tD . "'"""J I ourg-in, R. L. Burgin, Charles naientine, W. H. Burgin, L. -McAlanev. J. W Tfillian W Curtis Russ. ' J'iss Ruth Ccffey, Miss Helene Coff, Mrs. Myrtle S. Jones. W. I T". Kradley, E. H. Balentine, C. J. "we. Paul Anderson, Leon Henry, rt Hall, Mrs. Robert Pearce, a. Pearce, Miss Lou Silver. ' "ar ip Rq f n r.jj. enrv r. n ' It p vuver j. juavis, lassie, and Mrs. Lillian A. Hart. Wilfred Jackson 'ion Commander At Camp Fanning, Tex. Col. Wilfred Jackson, who was jwmerly head of the Farm Secur tj ffce here, and who was in the ,ctj ' Reserves and was call:d to , ve duty over two vpars aco. 'in.w at Camo Fannin, Texas. tali n T 18 serving as a rsat n Commander at Camp Fan lidin he and his family are re- ft " .vit:r. i py. Col j y JacKson, daughter 01 and Mrs. Jackson, expects to . e Cadet Nurse course in Dal Bill p. - t ai iir n t-i o r n n a Tin "",or high football team in Tvler SEAMAN ROBINSON HERE , , b,nsn w spending a nine indMVerWith his Prents, Mr. Hir, "mes Robinson. Seaman ho i hls Mother. Charles, 8 stationed in England. Waynesville Mountaineer Published In The County Seat Of 50 12 Pages Missis In Action PVT. ERNKST M. MESSER Pvt. Ernest Messer Reported Missing Since November 20 Private Ernest M. Messer, son of Mrs. Bock'e Messr, of C ve Creek, is reported missing, accord ing to a message rrceiv.d ths TV. " "'s age i ii um me nujuiiim uenerai reau as follows "The Secretary of War desires me to express his d ep regret that your son, Private iErnest M. Mes ser, has been reported missing in action since the 20th of November, in Italy. If further details or oth"r information ar: received you will be promptly notified." , Private Messer en?-ed the ser vice ii March of fhis year and was inducted at Fort Jackson and from there sent to Camp tVrrs. From Wolters h.2 was transferred to Greenville, Pa., and then oversea, where he first served in Nnrth . Africa, prior tQ bein transferred to combat duty ;n Italy. The last communication from him was a letter to his wif , the forme Miss Clursa Moodv. dauehfer of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Moody, of Way nesville, route 2, which was dated Nov. 13th. Private Messer Was attached to the medical corps. Prior to enter ing the servic: he was engaged in farming operations in the Cove Creek section of the county. Red Cross To IlOnSOr ICUrSC . - - In Nurses Aides The local Haywood Chapter of the American Red Cross has been authorized by nat:onal headquar ters to organize and train a class in volunteer nurses aides, accord- i chairman of the committee. inn iu mis- v x'- i This is an eighty-hour course and will be taught by Mrs. Evelyn Abel Osborne, superintendent of the Havwood County Hospital, at the hosnital. The classes will start sometime in January, the date ' lo he announced later. The cla-s will b" limited to 20 recruits. Those wishing to volun- i teer their servi"es for the work ; are asked to contact either Mrs. j W. H. F. Mi'lar, phone 267-J, or j call in persbn at the Red Cross : office on the second floor of the court house on Fridav afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 o'clock. B Srecial g Christmas Fdi'ion coming next week. J Elaborate plans are being jjj made to ha'-e a complete CVitr-as edition in every s detail for next week. Lots ,w cf special features, pic tures and news w;Il fea- 1 ture this I"rtre edition. Man" advertisers have. sU already rcser -ed siace f r f v? teir pnnu?l Christmas (gf message. Ca'I 137 for your 'JS face in this unusual edi- W tion. jg; Deadline is Tuesday aft rnnon. f o 0 ft q I ...JtmttXt, K "" 1 Haywood County At The WAYNESVILLE, N. C, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1943 (One Day Nearer Victory) Head New Merchant Association I FRANCIS MASSIE, president ' wiyiH' v i ' 1 e - Hazelwood Mer chants Association. Billy Richeson And Don Swayngim Get Eagle Scout Awards local REA Unit To Change Name After January 1 Organization Will Be The Haywood Electric Company, Serving Eight Counties. After Janunry first, the Cruso Electric Membership Corporation "'II he known ns The Havwood Electric Corporation, according to J. C. Monre, sunerin'rnd -nt in charge of operations here, The local Rural Electrification 'omranv h;s a'so had additioral 4eirr;tory igvei and now includes the counftei of Haywood, Bun combe, Tran-ylvania, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Cherokee and Clay. Bakerv Receives 100 Sanitary Rating From State Penree's Bakeiy here has again received a sanitary rating of 100 . , r rpnt from 'he state Inspector. The same grade was received by the bakery about a year ago when they moved to larger quarters. This pat summer, the bakery moved acres the street to even larger quarters and added much new cquii ment. T' e present plant was built accnrd'ng to specifica tions nrovi led by the state board, and the 103 per cent sanitary rat ing has been maintained continu ous'y. The bakery is owned and oper ated by Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Pearce. " . PrggpytenaH Church To Feature Christmas Services Appropriate Christmas services will be held at the Presbyterian c'"urch on Sunday, according to an annruncem nt m"de by th? pastor, the R"v. Malcolm R. Williamson. At the morning hour of worship the service wUl be featured by ap propriate Chris'mas anthems by the chorus choir under the direction of Charles Isley, with Miss Doro- th:a Wells at the organ. The nastor will have as his sermon i subject, "On To Bethlehem." Sunday evening a Christmas pag eant will be presented by the Young People of the ch -rch and the chorus choir. B autiful songs and an thems will feature this service as the colorful characters enact again the Bethlehem scene. Reservists In December Call Report For Duty Five of th? seven reservists u-Hpr the selective service system left yesterday, reporting to Fort . ackson. In the group were: Ulenn TVce, LloyI L. Arlington, Alfred Philiins, John A. Harrell and Her-, man A. Free Trldman G. Trantham is sched n'ei to le-ive tomorrow. Lyle A. VrJand will report on Monday, the 20th. Both men will go to Fort Jackson and fr-m "there be sent to tracing centers. ' Eastern Entrance Of The C. N. ALL'-N is vice president rf the new Merchants Association here. Large Number of Awards Are Ma'le To Haywood Scouts Monday. Billy Richeson and Donald Swavngim were promoted to the rsrk of Eigle Scouts her? Monday nirht at the monthlv court of honor of the Il'iywood District of Boy Scou's. One of the largest crowds to attend a court of honor meeting was on hand. The badges for the two E'iglo Pcnuts were present d to the scouts' mothers, M. H. Bowles and Rev. T. II. Parris making the awards. Of the 149 people present, 82 were scouts. Bethel troop won both the advanc ment and atten dance awards for having the larg est percentage up for promotion, and having the most members of their troop and friends present. Dr. S. P. Gay was in charge of the program, and Scout Bob Gibson led the audi nee in singing Ameri ca. The tenderfoot awards were made by F. V. Smith, assistant Scout executive of the Daniel Boone council, while W. P. White sides made th: awards for the sec ond class scouts. R. E, LsillUps, of Canton, awarded the first class awards, and B. E. Colkitt, district commissioner, gave the merit badges. Wm. Coman, Jr., of Canton, was awarded the life scout award by Louis Gates. The invocation was given by Rev. G. B. Culbertson. The following awards were made: For Tenderfoot Scout: Jimmy Debord of Canton, troop 1; Bobby Miller and Joe Howard Brookshire of Canton, troop 4; D.ryl Davis and Archie Lee Early, of Hazel wood, troop 5; Billy Abbott, Hardy (Continued on Page 12) Mrs. Lee Ferguson Buried At Fines Creek On Saturday Kuneral servi-es were conducted at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the F'nes Creek Baptist church for Mrs. Le" Ferguson, who died at 6 o'clock Thursday evening at the 'Tavwvid County Hospital. Rev. Pink McCracken officiated, assist pd by the pastor of the church, the Rev. Dennis. Burial was in the church cemetery. Servine as pallbearers were: Frank Kirkpatrick, Jack Allison, Paul Ferg'i-on, Mark Ferguson, Hugh McCra"ken, J. J. Ferguson, Grady Ferguson and Bill Fergu son. Granddauoditers and nieces were in charge of the flowers. Mrs. Ferguson was a native of Haywood county, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Steve Red mond. She was the widow of the late l ee Ferguson, for years one of the leading farmers and stock men of the county, who also served for several terms as a member of the county bard of commissioners. Surviving are thrre sons, Grov er Fr!ruson of Fines Creek, Shook Ferguson, of Jonathan Creek, and rucnara rerfii'nn, ot nun. Oa.; fi'-e da- ghtors, Mrs. Carl "reen and Mr. Faraday Green, of Fines' Creek. Mrs. Crawford Mc cracken, of Waynesville, Mrs. Jule Boyd and Mrs. Fred Allison, of Tonafhan Cr-ek; three sisters, Mrs. Rufus Pe-I-n-l, Mrs. Silas Mc Cracken and Mrs. Grover Rogers, all of Haywcod county. Great Smoky Mountains Thirty-Four Men Placed In Class 1-A During This Week Thirty-four men were placed in I Class 1-A during the week by the local draft board serving the Way nesville area of the county. In the group were the following: Robert G. Davis, Fred E. Davis, Jr., Robert C. Kellett, Homer E. Kirkpatrick, Hugh Arthur' Phil lips, Crady Allen Downs, James Bushnell Neal, Glenn Boyd Fergu son, Fred Reuben Moody, Howard James Clark, Vinson Woodrow W. Leatherwood, Benjamin Johnston Sloan, James Ira "Marcus, John Howard Jones. Herman Rathbone, Jesse Junior Moody, Walter James Hawkins, Howard Billiard Sumney, Ran dolph McDonald, Lee Lewis, Willie Ervin Mehaffey, Roger Manson Clarence Caldwell, Ned Hyatt Medford. James William Guy, Moody. Clifford McCracken Har re'l, William Lafayette Balentine, Leon Waid Henry, Elmer William Sutton, Harrv Lee Crawford, Thomas Harmon Rogers, Jr., Sam i'l Vnvno Knight, Lawrence Wil liam McClin c and Glenn Ray Whit ner. Placed in cla s 1-A (II) were' 'lownrl Fred Gohrband and Edwin P. Martin. Class 2-A : Charlie Noone Med ford. Class 2-B: Paul Galloway, Thom as Cl ffo-d R'ch, Charles T. Paint er and Orville C. James. rlass 3-D: Jacob Emanuel Le noir. Class 1-C: Charles Mitchell Gar rison; Class 1-C (R): Stirling Thomas Usry. Class 4-A: Fran Swanger. Class 4-F: Ed Nichols, Roy El lis Fdwards. Sidney Rector, Rob ert Boone Brown, Billy Marion ''Vrguson and Vern Eugene Pow ers. Funeral Services Held Monday For Eugenia Martin Last rites were held at the P'iraii Methodist church Monday after noon at 3 o'clock for Miss Eugenln Mrtin, 18. daue-hter of Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Martin, who died in a Morgnnton hospital at 2 p. m. nturdny of pneumonia. Rev. J. Clay Madison, pastor of the church, "ffHated, a-sist"! by Dr. Eugene Coltrane, president of Brevard Col'ce. Buriul was in Greenhill cemetery. Serv'njr as pallbearers were: Dr. N. M. Medford, Fred Marcus, Clar ence Phi'Iips, Zeb W. Curtis, L. M. Killian and Col. J. Harden Howell. Miss Martin, had illness not pre vented, would have been a member of the sophomore class at Brevard College this year. She was a graduate of the Waynesville town ship high school and had complet ed one year at Brevard College. She was a leader in campus acti vities at Brevard and had been outstanding in the local high school. She was a member of the First Methodist church where she was active in the work of the Young People's department. The granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pinkney L. Turbyfill, Miss Martin is survived by her narents. two sisters, Mrs. William M. Fowler, of Raleigh, and Miss Louire Martin, of Waynesville. A large number of out-of-town friends and relatives attended the funeral including the following: Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Fowler, of (Continued on page 12) Benefit Movie To Be Given; Toy Is Admission Price There will be a picture show at the Park Theatre on Friday after noon at 4:00 o'clock, for the bene fit of the Woman's Club. The pic ture will be a comedy, "The Gov ernment Girl." Each chid that would ordinarily pay an eleven-cent admission fee will be welcomed free by bringing with them a new toy or an old toy in good condition. These toys will be used at the annual Com munity Club Christmas tree to be held at the court house December 24th. Ccmmunitv Christmas Tree For Needy To Be Held In Court Rcom On Friday The annual community Christ mas trep. sponsored by the Wo man's Club here will be given on Christmas Eve in the court mom of the court house, at three o'clock, it was a-'nounied this week. A special program will be g'ven before the usual gifts of toys, nuts, fruit and candies are given National Park 75 In Advance In $1 OPA Officials Give A Stern Warning To All Retailers About Law On Local Board W. HUGH MASSiE, owner of The Toggery, was named member nf the local pii e panel board, as head of the apparel division. "T'llWilLJ?' " ,-.,vv9 W. A. nRADHEYv Hire-W-eed merchant, is a new member of the local pri-p ranel board, heading the food division of the group. Price Borrd To Meet Every Other Wednesday Here T. J. Cathey, chairman of the war price board here, announc- d yesterday the addition of two new members, W. Hugh Massie and W. A. Bradlev, both well known local merchants. Mr. Cathey also announced that the board would meet very other Wednesday afternoon, and invited any merchant with problems to come before the board at such time. The first mrefing will be 6n th 23rd, )ie announced. Other members of the board are Grover C. Davis, and L. N. Davis. Mr. Massie will head the apparel group, and Mr. Bradley will specia lize on food regulations. School Vacation Starts Friday, 17 All schools in the Waynesvill" district and throughout Haywood county will close at 2:30 on Friday for the Christmas vacations, it wa announced yesterday by M. H. Bowles, acting county superinten dent of education. School will start airain on Monday, 27th. Mr. Bowles pointed out that due to the fuel situation and the fact that each year it was necessary to close school from a few days to sometimes two weeks, it had been thought best to shorten the usual length of th; Christmas vacations in anticipation of what might hap pen. Mr. Bowles also stated that the school authorities were anxious to have school close as early as pos sible in the spring so that the stu dents could be released for work on the farms. IN ASHEVILLE HOSPITAL Mrs. L. C. Harbeck is a patient at tha Mission Hospital in Ashe v'lh, suffering from a broken leg. Mrs. Harbeck has recovered suffi ciently to receive company. to the needv ch'Mren. Rev. Clav Madi'-on will be in charge of the program, and Rev. Malcolm W;H'arr..-,on will read: Th Christ Ch-ld." Snec:a' musi" for the event will furnished by th? bard and glee cl"h f the h:e'' sch"l. under the direction of Charles Isley. B-WW- vV'y ;' ' ' - ' ill iilllllitfl j 5,, J "(i'-MINm'' ntiiiM wi. Hum w A 1m Q a7 place vflvjgl fw to live ftfV Haywood and Jackson Counties Some Local Firms Have - Been Checked and Found Violating Some OPA Regulations. Regardless what an article costs, it car.not be sold for more than th price it was offered for sale in March, 1942," C. M. Simpson, pric analysis of durable goods told local merchants Tuesday night, after h; cited he had made an in spection of five business places on Main Street in "the afternoon and fourd all Sve violating the Price regulations. Mr. Sim-son warned that "the period of education, and brgging merchants and t'o-p who render services to get within the law is over. We are new checking up with investigators. Enforcem:nt is coming," he said sternly. "What you pi id for nn article does not enter into the price con trol. Vh"n in doubt, be sure to i"'t an oflicinl ruling by calling Miss Kirkpatric' at telephon; 65," the OPA official urged. Also appearing on the three hour discussion with Mr. Simpson was Galen J. Bennett, Price Panel Cordinator, of Charlotte, and Doug las Goff, specialist in auto acces sori:s, also of the Charlotte office. Mr. Simpson pointed out that fines totaling $350,000 had been imposed upon violators of the price regulations in this district during 1943. "Many more cases are com ing up, and some heavy fines are now pending," he said. "It is just as much a violation to pay more now for the same goods than was paid in March, 1942," he said in answer to ques tions from local merchants who pointed out instances where their costs had risen. "Don't accept such goods, or be in a position to stand th? pernltie for violations," he warned again. "Mr.' Simpson said further: "If you did not handle the same article in March, 1942, then you must get the ceiling price from a competitor in a similar class and size of busi ness, and use his price as your selling price after getting permis sion to handle such an article from the district OPA office. If you gave special discounts in March, 1042, yru may continue to give those same discounts now as then. There arc relatively few n w arti cles on the market many have been chanoreoT, but basicly they are the same. When in doubt as to what to sell an article for, just call your board and they will find out. Pro visions have been made for making; allowances, but don't put higher prices on merchandise until autho rized by th: board," he continued. The matter of dealers handling second hand merchandise came in for much discussion, to which the official pointed out that an article in good useable condition could be sold for sev:nty-five per cent of the orginal selling price; if not in best of condition, then only 33 per cent of the original price. As to antique furniture, he said it must be at least 75 years old, and ample proof of being genuine antique be fore a higher price than the above percentages could b: used. "We have just had 28 investiga tors added to the Charlotte force, and these are in the field, and wen th y enter a place of business that is not complying with the 'price regulations, it is just that busi ness man's judgment day,'' he again warned. In pointing out thj penalties for conviction for violation, the official said there were three ways: First, to sign an agreement to (Continued on Page 12) Rose Remodeling Building Here Work has begun on remodeling the front of the McCrack n build ing on Main Street here. The building was recently purchased by Joe E. Rose, and last week the front of the building was declared unsaf; by the city building in spector. Mr. Rose said he expected have the new front repaired within the next thirty days. RETURNS TO CA MP Pfc. William C. Mehaffey has re turned to Camp at Camp Pend lenton, Va., after spending a tew days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fr.ank MehaTey. of Waynes ville. route 2. Pf;. MeharTev enter ed the service in May, 19-43, and was first stationed at Camn Me Quaid?, Calif., then was transfer red from teie to h's present lo cation. He is with the coast artillery. 'ffi 'ti 1 i ; ' 1 t