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PAGE THREE (Second ScctionJ THE WAYNESVTLLE MOUNTAINEER avel High cted In 1946 pre Ilia! . ....a increase in . licenses " ,2er rft.U-.e title. Stt t expect f0 1941 .0 be sur- ar. . months ot (first i ' . , ' , u;huav bate- Pd ll ,., 1! 1119 i licenses i" sued during last car. (0 .show that 30, , ha vp been Itransi"3 , . j . tniciit since ,,;,, .Me same rCVMHlS HJl, if tins rate oi i ,w nil during til m r of ,,c year, one out . I. ,1ml: .4lin aim""1" 1 state will change r , ' u ith the riniruii" " k , the history of . :.l He 1,1 " iril sain. T . , . : 1, i rth til,' ,111-lllnv n'h" w nC (lie the transfer of titles ...... n,., w.ir Oil anci i,,i,.,l In in- rrs is tti.it folks are jars incpai nit, iu uuj L-month period cx th rVbru.iry. the i!e- J,lle.l 11 1. 1" 't'10 Icunpaml Willi !).' K tlie cnrrcspnniling previous year. 1 olai vrlnrles in tins state 8(i.4:ifi. i increases ill title issuance of drivers av aceidenls are nc- fclne pruporl ion. Up on the milliner oi ,i,ts (ins vcar are not hill Ward reports mure aeclilenls are v Ih and I hat the liciiiniini; more Chief Bosn n Paul W. McElroy Retires From U. S. Navy After 33 Years in as new cars start big numbers we can kreatc-l amount of Sistory of I he stale," We'll have both the llie new ones on the tort' Tractors jlighvvay Work fc surplus government irrivcd anil are being the Slate Highway lor assienment to va- divisions for work ccording to Highway I. Graham. to 55 the number iceived hy the coin- K past month. 1 he icamc from Granite includes 12 Interna with angle dozer at- lur 11-1! Caterpillars Caterpillars. the commission re- rucks from the gov- plus slock and two i ordered from pri- drih'ilo compared fieeds.'' eoii'inentorl every piece of equip- arr hemg scrapped ia "graveyard." ? Recipe Checks ic rain quickly tlvin.it. r. arthrt ,:v 'his fimpln 'hit thnusands lv .f Ru-Ej firr'v lujav. Mn Jt,T. jJJ (he p!r.tsant I nnlv 3 ' hv. Ohm frnriin i ovrr .,'r i-jbl.!ined. ! Tii.k!y c,1vc '' I It r. Ru E. Is,. IIV It ahso- R,, P. id I,.. mm,,,.l,.J L.. "(' Drug store Chief Boatswain Paul William McElroy, USN, has retired after serving for 33 years on active duty, and with Mrs. McElroy has come to Waynesville to reside, occupy ing their home on Love Lane. Having always in mind the de sire to return to his native home here in Haywood county, no matter where the navy sent him on duty, Mr. McElroy is enjoying his re tirement, which is keeping him very busy. With the same methodi cal and systematic maintenance of high standard employed by the navy he has set about to work on his home place, and seems to be having a -fine time in the role of a civilian. He enlisted In the navy in Knox ville, Tenn., in May, 1913, at the age of 17, and has participated in the Mexican, Haitian, Nicaraguan campaigns, of 1914, 1915 and 1927, World War I and World War II, and his various duties have taken him all over the world and to many out of the way places. During World War I, he saw duty aboard the Armed Guard troop ships. After ten years of shore duty, serving as instructor of recruits at the Naval Training Station at Norfolk, he was placed on the inactive status in 1936. In 1939 he was recalled to active duty for World War II. In 1942 he was placed on the retired list but rciTiaincd on active duly for the duration. He was 'commissioned in February, 1943, and was ordered to duty aboard the U. S. S. Yukon, one of the largest supply ships and officers' training ships in the navy. His primary duties were that of first lieutenant and damage control of ficer and third in command of the ship. The Yukon supplied the ships and landing forces in all combat areas. In August, 1944, the Yukon sup plied all ships and forces partici pating in the invasion of Southern France. On her return to the United States, she was ordered 'to Boston to prepare for her voyage to Newfoundland to provision an army outpost at Ikateq. On September 5tli oi that, year the Yukon started a race with the annual freeze up at Ikaqet Fiord, within the artic circle in Green land where this army post was located. After an intermediate stop at Argentina, and a voyage in which icebergs were encoun tered within increasing frequency with each mile, the ship finally navigated the Angmagssali Iker rasak, and Ikateq Fiords. It was learned at Ikateq that except for a coast guard ice patrol ship, the Yukon was the first navy ship to navigate these fiords. Leaving there the ship, accord ing to Mr. McElroy, made the post of Iceland on September 22. Later that atferonon proceeding up the channel, leading the Reykjavak. she encountered enemy action and was torpedoed. Although badly damaged she managed with the skillful handling of the command ing officer and efficient crew to reach port and discharge her cargo in good shape. For this service the commanding officer was given the bronze star and all members of the crew letters of commendation, from the commnading officer. After reaching port, Mr. McElroy was one of the two officers put in charge of temporary repairs so that the ship could make its own way back to the States. In Reyk javak harbor over two months, undergoing repairs, she finally got under way on November 14, with orders to report to Norfolk, Va. She made the voyage 4,000 miles in a damaged condition Willi bow blown away, battling severe storms and wintery weather. She was forced into the harbor at Arengen tia, Newfoundland, where she re mained until the storm blew over. After a voyage of 20 days she arrived in Norfolk, and went into the yard for repairs. On March 15, 1945, the Yukon began one of Retires VV- jjjP' m nn it4iil' Chief Boatswain Paul William Mc Elroy, native of Way nesville, re tired from the U. S. Navy after serving lor 33 years. the longest, if not the longest voy ages ever made by a navy refrige rator ship, (raveling a distance of more than 10,000 miles, stopping at Panama, I'earl Harbor, Ulillna Islands. Manas, Auckland, New ealaiicl. and back to I'earl Harbor. This trip of 10,044 miles took 01 days. After discharging her cargo, she proceeded to Espcrinnln. Santos, in the New Hebrides Islands, where Mr. McElroy was detached from duty aboard the Yukon anil or dered to the Naval Training Sta tion at Norfolk from which station he was subsequently retired. His son. First Lieutenant Paul McElroy. Jr.. army air forces, is now connected with Watkins Chev rolet Company, volunteered in the service in October, 1940, while he was in college, lie served with the 8th A A F in England. He received his first distinguished flying cross for leading the combat wing in a bombing mission on Hamburg and an oak leaf cluster in lieu of an other D.F.C. The air medal he received for destroying a Messer-schmitt-109. He also received six oak leaf clusters and is entitled to wear the European theater rib bon with two battle stars, and a presidential citation presented to his group for bombing results on Oberselevan, after all others had turned back due to adverse weath er conditions. Lt. McElroy returned to the States in August, 1944. lie was married to Miss Doris Colkitt, daughter of Mr .and Mrs. 15. E. Colkitt. of Waynesville, at that time. After a year of duty at San Marcus. Texas, and Greenville. S. C, where he served as an in structor of aviation cadets and combat crews, he was discharged. Standard Oil Reports Russian Damage To Its Hungarian Affiliate Washington - The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey said that damage cause by the Russians to oil fields of its Hungarian allilialc has been discussed with I lie State Dcparlment for some time, but no claims have been filed. A dispatch from Budapo: t held by Russian censorship, bill transmit ted through other channels, quotes American sources there as saying that damage caused by Russian ope ration of the American property already amounted to $20.000.0011. This was as of February 1!), whin the dispatch was tiled. A .slalemenl from Eugene llol nian. Standard Oil President, said the dispatch is "in accord wild in formation received previously from the company's representative." but that no informal ion lias been re ceived as to the amount of the damage. pn Solve Your Problems For INSTRUCTION, INDUSTRIAL AND LOGGING EQUIPMENT State Distributors f national Crawler Tractors final Wheel Type Tractors and ;o Logging Winches rican Reformed Cabla f rus-Erie Scrapers Bulldozers on Chain Saws Nawmins, Edgers, Etc "-up sweepers O Cedar Kapids Asphalt Hants and Crushers O Rogers Trailers O Euclid Trac-Truks O Northwest Shovels O Gallon Graders and Rollers O Jaeger Mixers, Pumps, Hoists, Pav ing Equipment, and Air Compres sors. As Well As Manv Other Lines of Popular Equipment. lh Carolina Equipment Company LF.lr.n . E,Gn, N. C. HUlsboro Si honi 'e 8836 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Z Miles South Rt. 21 Phone 44661 ASHEVILLE, N. C. Sweeten Creek Road Phone 789 - RENTALS - PARTS - SERVICE Army Enlisted Reserve Corps Open To Veterans Men who have served in the Army. Navy, Marine Corps ui Coast Guard for a period of at least six months, and who were honorably discharged, are now eligible to en list in the U. S. Army Enlisted Re serve Corps, provided they meet with the enlistment requirements. In announcing tnis new legula tion Sergeant Dance who is recruit ing for the V. S. Army, stated that enlisted men of the Army may, at the time of discharge or within six months thereafter, enlist in the grade they held at the time of dis charge, provided their enlistment is in the same branch in which they were serving at the time of discharge. In addition, these men who served in the Army since Septem ber Hi. 1940. and who were separat ed after May 12, 1940. may also en list in the grade and branch of service in which they served at the time of discharge, provided they enlist within six months alter Feb ruary U. 19 tel. The immediate advantages of this program according to Sgt. Dance are that such ratings as parachutist, combat infantryman, and others may be retained. While long range adav nt ages are that, should there be another war, those men with the Enlisted lieserve Corps ratings would be called to duly at those ranks, whereas those men without such ratings would be called as privates and would have to start over again from the bot tom of I he promol ion ladder. Sgt. Dance also slated thai all men must be (pialified physically and otherwise tor military service to be eligible lor the Enlisted Re serve Corps; that the enlistment for re-enlist incut period is for three years: and llial former members of the Nalioual Guard who have separaled from the Guard are also eligible. Qualified personnel are available at the Way nesv ille Chamber of Commerce here every Wednesday from 11:00 o'clock a in to 0:00 p in. to assist men who are interested in further details. A Di.zv Ferdinand r.etter Than Lazy Hull ITHACA. N. Y. 'While "con tented cows" gae leisurely, the male of the species gets his daily exercise on a device resembling a merry-go-round. The New York Artificial Breed ers Cooperative, which plays nurse maid to some (ill of the nation's out standing sins, has installed a new mechanism consisting of a large wheel with long overhead spokes that reach out from the hub. Six bulls are exercised at one time on the electrically - driven gadget. The bulls are attached to the ends of the spokes by a rope and c hain which pass through their nose rings. As the wheel revolves, the animal is "urged" onward. Each bull (ravels about a mile walking round and 'round for a half hour six days a week. Even bulls gel Sundays olf. Hotel Profits An analysis of the industry f a whole shows that operations of tran sient hotels have been relatively the most profitable in recent years. In 1940, resort hotels were first in point of net profits as related to sales income, residential hotels were sec ond and the transient group third. In 1943, transient hotels were well in the lead. The residential group has been first in percentage of room occupancy, but the transient houses reported a larger increase in room rates. Urutc Terminix Offers Free Inspection and Triply Guaranteed Protection! Expert 'inspection gives you relia ble information about your termite problem. Call Terminix, world's largest termite control organiza tion, for a free inspection of your property. No obligation even if termites are found. VOIR- 3-WAY GUARANTEE lirucc Terminix gives you a tested termite treatment that ends costly damage and guards against further attack. This service is triply guar anteed by: 1. Local Hruce Terminix licensee. 2. E. L. Bruce Co., world's largest maker of hardwood flooring. 2. Sun Insurance Office, Ltd. FOR FREE INSPECTION, WRITE OR PHONE: TERMINIX CO. 70 Lexington Ave. Phone 769 Asheville, N. C. AtAdvtrtlttd In'Th fof Folbacco Growers' We are happy to announce that the following tobacco growers were the winners of the 1946 Tobac co Contest sponsored by us. Average for NAME Entire Crop Prize Joe Carver, Route 1. City $56.91 $40.00 W. Shook Ferguson, Route 2, City 55.92 30.00 Mrs. Daisy Penland, Route Canton, N. C. : 55.62 20.00 Ed Lequire, Joe McElroy, Route 2, City 53.14 10.00 Honorable Mention To: J. H. ALLEN. .IK., Canton, N. C. C. E. ROLAND, Route Canton, N. C. JOHN .1 AM ES, Route 1, Clyde, N. C. E. C. RORINSON, Route 1, Clyde, N. C. R. A. JUSTICE. Route 1, Clyde, N. C. It is hoped that more tobacco growers will enter the contest this year, and remember, that if you need additional funds in producing this year's crop, see "The Friendly Bank." "The Friendly Bank-" THE First National Bank OUR AN IKE I) 1!H)2 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member Federal Reserve System Audited figures showing the jiiiid circulation of this newspaper always available to advertisers. The symbol of audited circu lation a sym bol that means the publisher hasproven circulation to show advertisers. The Mountaineer Reaches the Farmers No other medium available to local business firms reaches as many Haywood farm families. Now that the season for increased activity on the farms is again at hand, this is to remind merchants, dealers in farm implements, seeds, fertilizers and other farm needs, that The Moun taineer is the Farmer's newspaper, as well as the hundreds of residents in town. The circulation of The Mountaineer goes into the homes of your potential customers. Keep them posted on your stock situation. You can reach them through this newspaper. The Mountaineer "Leads the Field in News" " ';- :' i ' I': . ' ''.'' ;" if v: 9 . r a
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