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THURSDAY, DEC. 13th, 1845. PAGE TWO HIE NEWS-JOURNAL, RAEFORD, N. C r 1: Regular Army Makes Bid For Enlistments The War Department's nation-wide ririve for a large Regular Army to protect the peace won at such a ist, is gathering momentum every day as thousands of men are enlist ng or reenlisting throughout the U. S. and rhe various overseas theatres. Representatives of this Recruiting :lrive will make schedule visits here n Raeford on Wednesdays from 9 ui 12 o'clock and wll be available -o answer all questions and to pro Victory Clothing Drive For UNRRA New York, Dec. 12. The Presi dent's War Relief Control board has called upon all overseas war relief agencies in A.verica to support the Victory Clothing Collection on behalf of UNRRA in one united nation-wide endeavor to collect clothing that is desperately needed in bombed-out-lands, it was announced today by Henry J. Kaiser, national ohairman of the Victory Clothing Collection, scheduled for January 7-31. 1 Joseph E. Davies is chairman of the President's War Relief board President Truman who called the lection. It directed the more than January clothing drive imperative, 75 war relief agencies registered with and who decla:ed, "the universal re-! the board or subject to its juris- spor..se last spring, when all groups concerned with problems of war re lief joined with the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administra tion in one great national clothing appeal has proven beyond any doubt the value and efficiency of the united endeavor." Mr. Kaiser al--o made public a itrong endorsement of the Victory Clothing collection by the American diction not to "initiate or carry out any national or local public cam paign to collect clothing for war re lief purposes between the dates of December 15 and February W, ex cept in eoll.nboration with and for the benefit of the Victory Clothing Collection." Mr. Kaiser reported that 7,797 com munities throughout Almerica are already organizing local clothing Council of voluntary Agencies for drives under the direction of the Foreign Service, of which Dr. Jose- 3,514 men and woren who have so :si oruilly accept men for enlistment . ; I wtion tro.r December 15, vraer to auinonze ana reguiat wic- - , , - me RENEW YOl'R SIBSCRIMION n th.- local draft board. The Recruiters work out of the Rockingham headquarters, which is he local Territory Office for the -evcral counties in our vicinity. Staff Sst. Victor H. Hugall, recruiting --ergeant, stresses that all veiterani ilesiiious of retaining (heir rank and receiving their reenlis'tment fur lough with pay and travel allowance must enlist within 20-days eof their date of discharge. The enlistment must actually be accomplished with .n 2(1 days, making it necessary to complete the acceptance at the Rock ngham main office, not later than iHe 18rh day to realize the many be nefits a grateful Uncle Sam in making available to the returning veterans. The 2lt-year retirement policy; the "hoice, tnrc,tfSh Congressional Law, f branch or service and occupational zone with a 3-year enlistment; the iption of a 18-month or J-year pe: iod ta those who desire; the con tinuance of a family allotment, and 'he security of an ever present pay check linketl with the advantage of : 'red through travel and education these are the compelling factors behind the strong preference of so -nany of America's men for the Ser vice Career. Men 17-34 may be ac cepted without prior service. All ccterans inquiring are requested to -rirvg copies of their discharge pa- ! oers. ' ph P. Chamberlain is chairman. This far accepted appointment endorsement urged its 58 member chairmen, aeencies to make the Victory Collec tion a trulv consolidated effort, and to abstain from any competing col- 1945 to 'collection by voluntary agencies of reorua.y 1.1. ! funds and goods for overseas relief. The statement issued by the Presi i Other Board members a-e Charles P. dent's War Control board approved Taft and Charles Warren. the plans for the Victory blowing In making public the board's di- Collection and recommended full use rective, Mr. Kaiser stated that it was of all community facilities through m line with a recommendation of out the nation in support of the Col as local Discharged Officers May Join Reserve ATLANTA, Ga Dec. 10. There's an opportunity for all male officers of the Army of the United States, who have been or will be separated from the service to become members of toe Officers Reserve Corps im mediately. Major Harry O. Smith, chief of the procurement branch. Fourth Service Command, announced today. Major Smith said that such of ficers, between the ages of 18 and 60, who are physically qualified for general service, limited service, or general service with waiver and who have been honorably discharged, are eligible for immediate appointment in the Officers' Reserve Corps for an initial period of five yean and in the grade he held at the time of his separation from the Army of the United States. Post war planning, Major Smith explains, provides for a large re serve arry and it is estimated that approximately 400,000 officers will comprise the Officers Reserve Corps. Applications may be made to any U. S. Army Recruiting office. 0 " Thomas D. Chitty of Hertford county dusted his peanuts with sul phur to control leaf spot diseases and obtained a return of $12 for each doTiar he spent in dusting. re PLACE BARBECUE - - SANDWICHES Now Has A Supply Of CHRISTMAS FIREWORKS PUREOIL GAS AND OIL Mile North of Raeford on Highway 15-A Gifts From Graham's v. We Buy AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES e Shelled Corn-$1.30 Per Bushel - Delivered To Mill Ear Corn-$1.10 Per Bushel -Delivered To Mill Ground Ear Corn-$1.75 Per Hundred o UPCHURCH MILLING COMPANY Each day we are receiving some special Christmas gift items which are being displayed on arrival, though the supply is limited. Grahams has as wide a selection of high quality holi day merchandise as it has been possible to obtain, and you will find many desirable things here that will give unusual delight, both to the recipient and the giver of "Gifts from Grahams." GRAHAMS "The Complete Department Store" Red Springs, N. C. 3 aC2?c:ci: eree $50.00 COLLAR MILL AT FREE h 1 1 OF 50 Enfira Large Homesifes Located On Central Ave., Opposite Armory - Raeford, North Carolina This is the best residential property ever offered to the buying public in RAEFORD. Close to Schools, Churches and Shopping District. This is your opportunity to buy the Homesite you have been wanting and you can buy at your own price. We invite you to look this property over. Attend the sale, bid your judgment and be your own judge. This is known as the McLauchlin Property. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT 1:00 P. M. TERMS: Vz Cash. Balance in six and twelve months. L.E. REAVES, Jr., Owner WILLIAM L. POOLE, Selling Agent Sale Conducted By C. F. WILLIAMS & ALSTON CLARK, Auctioneers 118 W.Washington St., High Point, N. C. PHONE 4953 ! : J.
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