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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
Wesleyan Guild
Met On Friday

Mrs. Bryce Lyle was hostess to
the Wesleyan Guild of the West
jefferson Methodist church at her
home between the Jeffersons on
Friday evening when the Rev.
John S. Jordan was the speaker
Cuba and other southern neigh
bors were studied and the speak
er gave some interesting and
timely information on these.
Mrs. James Story was in charge
of the devotionals. The president,
Mrs. Earl Davidson, was in charge
and during the business session,
it was decided that the group
would furnish flowers for the
church for some time. A mem
bership committee was named by
the president.
At the close of the meeting, the
hostess served two courses OF de-
licious refreshments, carrying out
the patriotic motif.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
Baptist Society
Met On Thursday

The w. M. S. of the West Jeff
erson Baptist church met last
Thursday afternoon at the church
with several members present.
Mrs. J. G.. Gambill had charge
of the program which opened
with the hymn for the year Gall
Hail The Fower Of Jesus Name y
Mrs. Guy Badger had charge of
the devotion. The minutes of
the last meeting were read and
approved, then the business SEES
sion followed.
Mrs. B. E. Reeves gave an in
teresting discussion on the topic
for the month, marching Orders
for the Witnesses" The program
ended with prayer. The Society
adjourned to meet with Mrs. J.
N. Tulbert in October.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
Shepherd Carman

Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Shepherd,
of Lansing, announce the mar
riage of their daughter, Mary
Clyde, to Mr.. Hal P. Garman, Jr.,
of Charlotte, on Sunday, August
Is, at York, South Carolina.
Mrs. Garman is a graduate of
Lansing high school and of Lees
McRae College, at Banner Elk,
and also of Flora Mcdonald Col
lege. She taught school at Berry
Hill, near Charlotte, last year.
Mr.. Garman, who is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Garman, of
Charlotte, is employed there. The
couple plan to make their home
in Charlotte.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE
OF DISSOLUTION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
To All to Whom These Presents
May Come-Greeting:
WHEREAS, It appears to my
satisfaction, by duly authenticated
record of the proceedings for the
voluntary dissolution thereof by
the unanimous consent of all the
stockholders, deposited in my Of
flee, that the Parkway Chevrolet
Company, Inc, a corporation of
this State, whose principal office
is situated in the Town of West
Jefferson, County of Ashe, State
of North Carolina (B. L. Hafer
being the agent therein and in
charge thereof, upon whom pro-
cess may be served), has complied
with the requirements of Chapter
%, Consolidated Statutes, entitled
Corporations" preliminary to
the issuing of this Certificate of
Dissolution:
NOW THEREFORE, I, Thad
Eure, Secretary of State of the
State of North Carolina, do here
by certify that the said corpora
ton did, on the 18th day of Sep
TENDER, 1943, file in my office a
duly executed and attested con-
sent in writing to the dissolution
of said corporation, executed by
all the stockholders thereof,
which said consent and the record
of the proceedings aforesaid are
now on file in my said office as
provided by law"
In Testimony Whereof, I have
hereto set my hand and affixed
my official seal at Raleigh, this
18th day of September, A. D.,
1943.~
THAD EURE,
Secretary OF. State.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
MISS GRAPHICAL IS
HONORED IN GASTONIA

Miss Willie Jean GRAPHICAL,
formerly of Creston, was honor
ed at party at the home of her
sister, Mrs. E. F. Gallagher, Jr., at
Gastonia, last week, before leav-
ing to enter Pfeiffer College.
Informal games and contests
were enjoyed throughout the ev-
ening, when eighteen guests were
present, including the office force
of The Goodwill Dist. Inc, where
Miss GRAPHICAL has been employ
ed. Delicious refreshments were
served, and Miss GRAPHICAL was
presented with a gift of cosmetics
by the hostess, and a Shaeffer
fountain pen and pencil set by the
office force.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Thompson
of Kennett Square, Penn, an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Erie Virginia, to Pvt
Carson J. Madron, of the United
States Army.
The prospective bride is form
erly of Tuckerdale, and attended
school at Lansing high school.
Pvt. Madron is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. B. N. Madron, of West
Grove, Penn. He is at present
stationed at Nashville, Tenn.
with the Army Umpire School.
No date has been set for the
wedding at present.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
Mrs. Sells Hostess
To Methodist Club

Mrs. Dewey Sells was hostess
to the members of the Woman's
Society of Christian Service of
the local Methodist church on
Wednesday AFTERNOON, September
8.
'The Christians Task in Cuba
and Puerto Rico, was the sub
ject of the September program.
Talks were given by Mrs. L. G.
johnson, Mrs. Sharpe Shoemaker,
Miss Viola Cutri and Mrs. Earl
GRAPHICAL. The scripture reading
was given by Mrs. Glenn Gray
beal, Mrs. c. r. Eller, Mrs. T. E.
Parker and Mrs. H. r. Vannoy.
Mrs. J. G. Rhodes closed the de-
votionals with prayer.
Mrs. Kirk Witt, of Lynchburg;
Mrs. J. N. Williams and Miss vi
ola Cutri were visitors of the So
ciety.
Mrs. T. E. Parker closed the
program with prayer, after which
the hostess served a delicious
sweet course as refreshments
during the social hour.
The August meeting of the So
ciety was held with Mrs. c. r.
Eller. Mrs. L. C. johnson, Mrs.
Reid Sturdivant, Mrs. J. c..
Rhodes and Mrs. Bernard Gray
beal presented the program.
Refreshments were served bv
the hostess at the conclusion of
the program.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Darnell, of
Tuckerdale, announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Ma
RE, to Ernest Blevins, of Whining
ton, Delaware.
The prospective bride is a grad
uate of Lansing High School and
is now employed by the Edge
Moor Iron Works, at New Castle,
Delaware.
Mr.. Blevins is the son of Mrs.
LESSEE Blevins, of Crumpler, and
is employed by the Electric Hose
and Rubber Company at Whining
ton, Delaware.
They plan to be married in the
near future.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
DRIVER-HUDDLER

A wedding of much interest
here is the marriage of Miss
Pauline Driver to Sgt. James B.
Huddler, son of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
L. Huddler, of Crumpler, which
took place at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. Taylor Owens,
at Cooleemee, on August Is, with
Rev. T. j. Caudill, officiating. The
ring ceremony was used.
The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Driver, of
Cooleemee. Sgt. Huddler is sta
toned at the Oliver General Hos
pital, Augusta. Ga.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
Cupoli - Duvall

A marriage of much interest to
his many friends in the county, is
that of Mr.. Thomas C. Duvall,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fields Du-
vail, of Orient, Ohio, formerly OF
West Jefferson, to Miss Jenny
Cupoli, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Ben Cupoli, of Columbus, Ohio
on June IL, with Rev. James
Whit officiating.
The couple are now making
their home at Columbus, where
Mr.. Duvall is employed by the
Curtiss Wright Corporation.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
WEAVER GRAPHICAL

Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Weaver, of
Lansing, announce the marriage
of their daughter, Kathleen, to
Mr.. Walbert GRAPHICAL, of Fig, on
Sunday, August 20, at Lexington,
S. c., with Rev. J. L. HERS, Off
ciating. The bride is a graduate
of Lansing high school. Mr..
GRAPHICAL is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred GRAPHICAL, of Fig, and
graduate of New River high
school. For the past year, he has
been associated with his father,
in farming. At present, the cou-
pie will make their home with
the groom's parents.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
Mrs. Hardin, 70,
Buried Monday

Funeral service was held on
Monday afternoon for Mrs. CAL
lie Hardin, 70, of West jefferson,
who died at the Ashe county hos
pital, on Sunday, September r.,
from heart trouble. Burial was
held at the Hardin cemetery.
Rev. John S. Jordan and Rev.
Tom Farmer, conducted the SER
vice.
Mrs. Hardin is survived by
four children: John Hardin, Mrs.
Lettie Burkett, Carl Hardin and
Garrett Hardin, of West Jeffer-
son. She is also survived by four
grandchildren.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
Mrs. Jones, 81,
Died On Sunday

Funeral service was held on
Monday afternoon at two o'clock
for Mrs. May Emma Jones, 81,
who died at her home at Oval on
Sunday, September IL, after be-
ing i'll for some time. The serv-
ice was held at the Phillips ceme-
terry.
Mrs. Jones was the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hodgson and
was native of this county. She
is survived by her husband, ia
cob A. Jones and two children,
Mary Nell and Richard Douglas.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16

West Jefferson, and Mr.. and Mrs
A. B. Hurt, of Nathan's Creek
this week. Mrs. Juergens is q
niece of Mrs. Hurt, and is also re-
lated to Mrs. Mcmillan.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Coward, OF
North Wilkesboro, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Nc
MILAN, Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Parsons and Mrs. J.
E. Whitley, of Columbus, Ohio,
are the guests of Miss Eva Par
sons, at Glendale Springs.
Mr.. Richard Jones, of Oval, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. c. E. Bur-
CESS, of Galax, Va.
Mrs. A. w. Ford, of Elkton, Md,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. E. Jones, at Oval.
Mr.. and Mrs. German Caudill
and daughter, Joan, of Pennsyl-
vania; Mrs. Ford Riley and
daughter, Bette Jean, of Hemp
hill, w. Va; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Dancey, of Martinsville, Va; Mrs.
John Zachary and son, Bobbie;
Mrs. Bessie Byrd and son, Carl,
were the recent guests of Mr.. J.
L. Dancey. E. F. Dancey and son,
Harold, and Mrs. E. B. Spencer,
of Washington, D. c., were also
guests of Mr.. Dancey, recently.
Trent Miller, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. David Miller, is now a pa
tient at the Wilkes hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Smith, of
Fairfas, Va, are visiting Mrs.
Smiths mother, Mrs. Venie
Marsh, at Grassy Creek, this
week. Mrs. Smith was the form
er Miss Maude Cearley, of Gras-
sy Creek.
Miss Virginia Dare Gentry,
who is employed at Edgewood
Arsenal, Md, is spending a few
days with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. w. Gentry, at Todd.
Those visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c.
w. Gentry at TODD, over the week
end, were: Mrs. w. w. Gentry,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hudler, and
sons, Of Grassy Creek; Mr.. Lown-
ly Lemly, of North San Diego,
Calf; Mrs. Dwight Houck and
son, of Joppa, Md; Walter and
Emmitt Wilcox, of Brentwood,
and Mr.. Lee Henderson, of Bel
Air, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Black
visited Mr.. Blacks parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. c. Black, at Bald
win, over the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shurman Bryon,
of Toliver, are the proud parents
of an 81a Id. son, born September
II. Both mother and son are do
ing nicely.
Mrs. Louise Gentry left Satur-
day to join Mr.. Gentry at Matoa-
no, w. Va.
Miss Grace Kilby, of Nathan's
Creek, left Tuesday, for Chapel
Hill, where she will be employed
at beauty shop there.
Mr.: Gordon Hackett and a num-
Der of other people from North
Wilkesboro, were visitors in town
on Tuesday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
WOnnan's Club To
Meet On Friday

Mrs. c. R. Eller, Mrs. Levern
Johnson and Mrs. James Story
will be joint hostesses to the Wo-
mans Club at the regular meeting
on Friday afternoon at $3.50 o.
clock, which will be held at the
home of Mrs. Eller.
Rev. John S. Jordan will be the
guest speaker and has chosen for
his topic, Peace.
Plans for the district meeting
to be held here October Is, will
also be discussed. All members
are asked to attend.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
SEVERAL ARE IN ASHE
HOSPITAL THIS WEEK

The following are patients at
the Ashe county hospital this
week: Bill Badger. Jefferson,
treatment; Warner Mcmillan, Ma
than's Creek, operative; Mrs. R.
j. Randolph and son, of Independ-
ence; Mrs. Maggie Segraves and
son, of Lansing; and Mrs. James
Sturgill, and son, of Lansing.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
LADY FAIR BEAUTY SHOP
HAS NEW LOCATION HERE

The Lady Fair beauty shop,
formerly located on the second
floor of the theatre building, has
been moved to the VanHoy build
ing on Main Street, just above
the Kraft cheese plant.
The business is owned and OPP
Grated by Mrs. Jean McNeill.
Mrs. McNeill said she was glad
to have first floor location for
the convience of the customers,
and roomier quarters.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
Personals

Jack Taylor, of Elkton, Md, is
now visiting his parents, at
Crumpler.
A surprise birthday dinner was
given Mr.. Wiley, at his home at
Crumpler, on Sunday, Septem-
Der S, when each member of his
family were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Anderson,
Jr., of Brevard and Fl. Jackson,
spent the week end as the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed M. Anderson,
here.
Mrs. J. M. Johnson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Hodgson and daugh-
ter, of Bristol, were the guests of
Miss Esther Jones, on Sunday.
Miss Isobelle Diggs and Miss
Vivian Johnson left last week
for Winston-Salem, to enter bu-
siness college.
Miss Anaostosia Eastridge, for
merly of Clifton, who is employ
ed at Brunswick, Ga, recently
spent a vacation at her home.
Mrs. Edith Welch, of Clifton,
left recently to spend the winter
with her son, Floyd WEIGH, of
Oxford, Pa. Miss Mary A. East
ridge accompanied her as far as
Baltimore, Md, where she is en-
ployed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Day and
children, Jerry and David, of N.
Wilkesboro, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Rhodes over
the week end.
Mrs. John Rhodes, of North
Wilkesboro, spent the week end
here with Mr.. Rhodes and other
relatives.
Mrs. Bill Reed, of Asheville,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Rhodes last week.
Mrs. Guy Badger spent one day
last week in Charlotte.
Misses Bobbie, Ethel and Lois
Ann Badger and Alice Weaver,
and Mr.. Clayton Sheets and
James Bare, spent Sunday in
Winston-Salem and also visited
Wade Vannoy, Jr., at Oak Ridge
Military School.
DR.. and Mrs. C. S. Sink, Mrs.
C. P. Walter, and Mrs. c. D.
Smithey, of North Wilkesboro,
were the recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Smithey, at Jeffer
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Gambill, Mr..
w. B. Reeves, Mr.. and Mrs. R. G.
Barr and several others from
West Jefferson, attended the Bap-
fist Association in Sparta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Fetzer
and friend, Mr.. Payne, Of Pur-
cellville, Va, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ken Olson, of Alexandria, Va, re-
turned to their homes after visit
ing their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jim Coward for some time. Mr..
Coward accompanied them to
Maryland, where he plans to
spend sine time.
S.-Sgt. and Mrs. w. H. Juer-
gems and daughter, Jacqueline, of
San Antonio, Texas, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Mcmillan, of
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-09-16
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. Zeb Witherspoon
announce the marriage of their
daughter, Mary Lee, to Mr.. J. l..
Johnson, Jr., of High Point. The
young couple plan to make their
home at High Point.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-16
Gas Ration Book
Holders Warned

Holders OF p, c and bulk gaso-
line ration books must have rec
ords OF tire inspections before they
can receive renewal of their sup
elemental rations, Edwin G.. Gem
rich, OPA state rationing attor-
ney, announced today.
Warning Of anticipated conges-
ton at all local ration boards and
at tire inspection stations. Gem
rich urged motorists 10 have their
tires Inspected at once.
He also recommended that they
apply for renewal of supplemental
quotas Immediately after Febru-
airy !.
Although most of the books do
not expire until February %. OPA
regulations permit application for
new rationS 30 days prior 10 the
expiration date.
Special renewal blanks may be
obtained at any local board,
Gemrich said. but the applications
must be mailed 10 the board which
issued the original rations.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-16
Petri||o' S Aim:
Ban Amateurs

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is INS)
Joseph A. Padway, attorney for
the American Federation of Must
clans tAFL), told a Senate COM
mittee that "a line has 10 be
drawn somewhere" 10 prevent
amateurs from "crowding' union
lied musicians off radio programs.
While testifying before Senate
interstate commerce subcommittee
in defense of AIM President
James c. Petrillo's ban against
union members making radio tran
scriptionS or records for luke"
boxes. Padway said his organiza-
ton was not opposed to nonunion
musicians playing for the radio.
He said the union has been< eff
fective in limiting amateur per-
formances for the radio by serving
notices to broadcasters that if they
put on performers objected TO by
the union. the stations will be de-
MED services OF union musicians.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-16
State 10 Seek
Jobs for Manned

A campaign 20 recruit physi-
cally handicapped workers for JOBS
here was announced today by
Montague a. Clark, state director
for manpower
Clark said a special bureau
would be set up in his office 10
seek the cooperation Of draft
boards, state and federal agencies
in locating handicapped persons.
Training and rehabilitation pro-
grams will be instituted whenever
necessary he added
In citing possibilities Of the
bureau, Clark related recent eX-
periences in Ohio where = high
grade bookkeepcrs were uncovered
None had been previously regis
tered for service.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-16
Leonard Heads
0CD; Pearson
Chief Of Draft
Times stan Correspondent,

LANSING. Jan. 15.-The APP
pointment of Capt. Donald S.
Leonard as Michigan's new defense
car was formally announced today
by Governor Kelly.
For the past year, Captain Leon
ard has been chief of the states
protective services and was moved
up as the result of the resignation
of Col. Harold A. Furlong. Leon
ard also is in charge of the Detroit
state police post.
At the same time, the governor
announced the selection as ad-
jutant general. Col. Leroy Pearson
director OF, selective service for the
state.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-16
Hero WORSHIP Hit
Wikie Deplores 'IdoIization' Of individuals Even
in Democratic Countries

DURHAM, n. c.. Jan. Is (UP).
Wendell l. Willkie last night
deplored "a trend toward what is
called 1eadership'-but what is
really nothing more than the ido-
lization of individual men
Willkie. speaking at Duke Uni
versity, pointed out that Benito
MussoIini took the title OF II Duce
in Italy, and Adolf Hitler. became
Der Fuehrer in Germany. The
trend he said, has gone on in
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-16
OPA AIDES EXPECTED

Both,Lee and Sullivan also feel
that OPA Intervention will destroy
the testimony Of DR. Henry +
Riggs, who testified for the com
pany that a reduction of rates al
this time is inadvisable because
of pyramiding costs of labor and
III the OPA can come here
and say just exactly what II go
ing to happen to these costs In
the light Of price ceiling legis-
Iation, 1 think that argument
will be quashed," Sullivan said.
OPA attorneys are expected to
be in Detroit within the next few
days 10 conduct their portion OF
the hearing before the commission
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-16

countries now fighting totalitari
anism.
I'm Russia there IL Josef Sta
lin, I'm China Generalissimo
Chang kai-Shek. In Britain
Winston Churchill, In the
United States Franklin Roose-
Welt" he said. THE stature Of
these men in every case Is out
OF the ordinary and they deserve
the high positions they have
won. And yet. dare we say that
any Of them Is indispensable?
The moment we say that, our
world must change"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-16
Attorney Left 100000

Joseph A. Vance Jr.. an attor-
ney who lives al 30 Hendrie place.
Crosse Pointe Farms. is sole leca-
tee Of a 100000 estate left by his
wife. Jeanne Gilchrist Vance. il
was revealed today when her will
was admitted 10 probate by Judge
Joseph a Murphy Mrs. Vance died
January =
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-16
0PA Joins Fight
On Edison Rates

Continued from Page Three)
more than 100000 in exces,
profits tax in l943.
CUT COST or LIVING
"Giving this TO the. consumer
In the form Of reduced rates
would amount to between two
and three months of free cleo
trio service during 194S." Sulli-
van said.
"Now that the federal gov
ment has entered the case. the
Edison company can no longer
contend that II II prompted by
patriotic measures 10 retain
present rates and pay them To
the government in the form of
taxes.
I'VE do not think the treasury
department IL nearly as inter
ested In these taxes a. Ii IL in
reducing the cost of living"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-16
JungIe-Irdined
Aussies Erase
JapGuiinea Base

ENERAL MacARTHUR'S
HEADQUARTERS, Australia. Jan.
Is (UP). - Australian Jungle
trained troops. in a daring Com
mando-style raid, struck near one
of Japan's major bases in north
east New Guinea and wiped out
all the japanese they found, Gen.
Douglas MacArthur's communique
said today.
A picked force attacked the
japanese positions at Mubo, II
miles south of the big base of
Salamaua. on the Huon Gulf. Cen
eral Macarthur reported that they
counted the bodies of 116 Japanese
dead.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-16
JAP TARGETS ATTACKED

.
Havoc attack bombers and P-3s
Lightning fighters attacked the
Lae-Salamaua area of the Huon
Gulf coast, the main japanese base
area in New Guinea.
Lac. the biggest base, was at
tackled by the Mitchells and escort
ing Lightnings.
In the coastal sweep the Havocs,
Mitchells and Lightnings attacked
targets in the Lae-Salamaua area
and down the coast around Ba-
kumbari, where scout planes had
reported small enemy forces, prob
ably refugees from the Buna-Gona
area, where the last remnants Of
Japan's Papuan army were being
disposed of. B-24 heavy bombers
attacked picked targets in the Lac
Salamaua area.
B-24s also bombed the Finsch
harbor area, around the corner of
the Huon Gulf from Lac. an d
Madang. It's miles up the coast.
A B-24 bombed the enemy base
at Gasmata. on New Britain
Island. east of the Huon Gulf,
A-29 Hudson medium bomberS
and Australian Beaufghters raided
the north coast of Timor Island,
in the northwest Australian zone,
the Hudsons bombing the Laga
area and the Beaufighters cunning
grounded planes, anti-aircraft bat
terieS and barracks.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-16
CLOSE IN ON ENEMY

A spokesman revealed that the
attack was a two-day operation by
Australians who had been operat-
ing in the area for some time
This. and the fact that the COM
munique said that 116 dead had
been counted ito date" indicated
that the Australians remained in
the vicinity and might hold Mubo
village. although Macarthur called
their operation a foray.
Down the coast United States
and Australian troops continued
10 close in slowly on the Japanese
at Sanananda Point. the last
enemy stronghold in the Papuan
area Of New Guinea. Torrential
rains still hampered them and they
were still about one and one-haff
miles from the completely envel-
oped main enemy positions.
For the second day the Allied
air force made a series OF ferocious
sweeps over the north New Guinea
coast