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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. K. I. Wilcox, Of
Todd, recently moved to Daniels
w. Va.
Miss Dorthy Wilcox recently
left for Beckley, w. Va, where
she is attending business college
Mr.. Greer Holman is visiting
his sisters, Mrs. Clifford Wilco1
and Mrs. Edgar Prince, of Balti
more, Md, this week.
Mrs. Bonnie Wilcox visited he1
daughter, Judy Elaine, who is {
patient at the hospital in Hickory
She is recovering nicely.
Misses Erma, Rita and Nina
Hart, are visiting their parents
at Nathan's Creek. Erma will at
tend school there this year, anc
Rita and Nina will return to theil
work soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Houck anc
daughter, Nora Evelyn, of Bris.
toll, Va, spent last week visiting
Mrs. Lola Shatley and other rela.
tives in the county.
Mr.. Station McIver, of North
Wilkesboro, District Soil Conser.
walton Supervisor, was a visitor
here Tuesday.
Mrs. William Beatty and Mrs
Raymond Goodman left Saturday
for Washington, New York and
Lynn, Mass. While in Lynn, they
will visit Mr.. Beatty's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Miller are
spending sometime at their home
in the county this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Grogar
had as their guests, Sunday, Mrs
Julia Grogan and son, Ray, who is
stationed at Camp Mackall; Mr.
and Mrs. Verna Grogan, Miss
Sylvia Edwards, Mr.. and Mrs
Raymond Grogan and family, Mr.
Frank Phillips and Mrs. Ira Jor-
dan and children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ordon Bare, Of
Newark, Del, are visiting rela-
tives in the county this week.
S.-Sgt. and Mrs. Ford Bare, OF
Fort George Meade, Md, spent
several days with relatives here
last week. Miss Marilyn Lee
sister of Mrs. Bare, accompanied
htem back to Baltimore, where
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21

WANTED-A few Buff Or,
pington chickens, young or old
Write Mrs. Oren D. Badger, JEFF
ferson, N C. 9-2k-ItIo
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Miller, of
Jefferson, have announced the en-
gagement of their daughter, Max
lie, to 1t. David Benson, Jr., U. S.
NJ, the wedding to take place on
September "a, in New Orleans,
La.
Miss Miller is a we'll known
nurse in this state. She has been
an Ensign in the Naval Nurses
Corps for the past two years.
1t. Benson is the commanding
officer of a L. S. T. Boat and has
served in various theaters of the
war since Pearl Harbor.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21
ASHE HOSPITAL HAS
SEVERAL PATIENTS

Patients at the Ashe county hos
pital this week are as follows:
Miss Jennie Todd, Jefferson,
treatment; Mrs. Clint Goodman,
West Jefferson, operative; Leo
nard Goss, Warrensville, opera
tive; Mrs. Fay Ellison and son, of
Comet; Miss Virginia Jones, of
Clifton, treatment; Frank Kelly,
Elkton, Md, operative; Mrs. How
ard Phipps and son, of Creston;
Mrs. Carol Nelson and daughter,
of Hemlock; Eddie Dean Good
man, West jefferson treatment;
Mrs. Jess LaRue and twin sons,
of Jefferson; Julia Johnson, of
erosion, operative, and Clint
Goodman, West jefferson, treat
ment.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21
Mrs. Nuckolls,
Buried Tuesday

Funeral service was held on
Tuesday morning at HOO o'clock
at the Cranberry church for Mrs
Sarah Jane Nuckolls, go, OF
Scottville, who died at her home
on Saturday, September 16, af-
ter an attack of pneumonia. Rev
Herbert Caldwell conducted the
service and burial followed at the
Cranberry cemetery.
Mrs. Nuckolls, who was the
daughter of the late Welburn
Shepherd and Elizabeth Jones
Shepherd, was preceded in death
by her husband, William Muck
oils. She is survived by two
sons, Edison and Robert Nuckolls
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21

Tenn, is visiting his sister, Mrs
James McNeill and Mrs. Guy Bad
ger, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker Goodman
of Knoxville, Tenn, are visiting
relatives in the county this week
Miss Ruth Tugman was bust
ness visitor in Winston Salem
Tuesday.
Mrs. Ebert Miller and son, OF
Christiansburg, Ohio, are visiting
her mother, Mrs. Jennie Miller
at Glendale Springs.
Mrs. Ed M. Anderson and
daughter, Billie, were in Char
lotte on Friday.
Mrs. r. w. Coward and SON
Billy and Miss Mary Doggett were
in Charlotte on Friday and Sat
urday.
Miss Ola Miller, of Kannapolis
was the guest of Miss Grace Mil
Ter, Sunday.
Mr.. Lawrence Miller, who has
been a patient at the hospital in
North Wilkesboro, is now recov-
ering at his home at Glendale
Springs.
Mrs. r. D. Mullis, of Bina, is
visiting relatives in Roanoke, Va,
at present.
Miss Frances Tucker was a
business visitor in Morganton,
Monday. She accompanied sew
eral students, who entered the
school for the deaf, there.
Mrs. A. c. Smith, Miss Mar
guerite Smith and Miss Lee Nc
Daniel, of Fairmont, and Mrs. E.
w. Mcdaniel, of Elkin, were the
guests of Mrs. c. D. Neal, at Black
Bear Inn, Friday.
Mrs. John Hoyle is spending
sometime with her sister, Mrs. B.
E. Reeves.
Mrs. Mary Grant and Mr.. r. r.
Griggs visited Mr.. Richard Griggs
who is a patient in hospital in
Mooresville, last week.
Mrs. L. B. Tyson accompanied
Mr.. Tyson to Marion, Va, last
week on business trip.
Mrs. Cecil McClister> and son
of Bristol, Tenn, have been visit
ing her mother, Mrs. j. c. Nc
Neill, at Lansing, the past week
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Thomp.
son and son, will return to West
Grove, Pa, Monday, after spend
,, ing sometime in the county visit
ing friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Taylor and
daughters, Devola and Ruth, Mrs
John Taylor and daughter, Pan
tina and Miss Frances Vannoy, Of
Lenoir, and Miss Cora Lou Her
mon, of Conover, were week enc
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
Cheek, of Idlewild.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Edwards
and daughter, Barbara Lee, OF
Baldwin, were guests of Mr.. anC
Mrs. G. Otto Hartsoe, of Newton
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. ]. A. Blackburn, of Mary
land, is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Noah Greer, of Fleet
wood.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21
Schedule Of Ell. d.
Clubs Announced

The following schedule for home
demonstration clubs for next
week has been announced:
Monday, Sept. Is, Lansing, Mrs,
E. c. Eller 2:30 o'clock.
Tuesday, Sept. 26, Idlewild,
Mrs. R. E. Phillips, 200; Glendale
Springs, Mrs. Delmer Rose, 800.
Wednesday, Sept. q, Healing
Springs, Mrs. J F. Phipps, 200.
Thursday, Sept. %, Peak Val
ley, Mrs. Ida Mcneil, 2:3O
Friday, Sept. 20, Silas Creek,
Mrs. T. r. Jones, 2:3O.
The topic for this months dem
onstration is Save The Food You
Store"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21
HINSON FUNERAL
HELD ON SUNDAY


Funeral service was held at the
Tucker cemetery at Apple Grove
on Sunday, at two o'clock for
Mrs. Coy Hinson, who died at her
home in Akron, Ohio. Rev, M
D. Hart and Rev. Alvin Howell
conducted the service.
Mrs. Hinson, who was a native
of this county, is survived by her
husband, and the following broth
ers and sisters: Mrs. Will Little,
Husk; Mrs. Martin, of Tennessee,
and one brother, Mr.. Tucker. She
is also survived by several other
relatives in the county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21
II. E. L. Plu1ll1ner
To Speak Sunday

Rev. Worth Sweet, pastor of
the Nathan's Creek Methodist
church, announced this week that
Professor R. E. L. Plummer, prin-
cipal of Healing Springs High
School, would speak at the church
on Sunday, Sept. "a, at HOO a. m.
eve would like to extend a
cordial invitation to the public to
attend" Rev. Mr.. Sweet said.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21
ENJOYS BIRTHDAY PARTY

Master Roland Holman, son OF
Pfc. and Mrs. Coolidge Holman
celebrated his first birthday, Sep
TENDER 10, at the home of his
grandparents, at a party with the
following guests present: Noel
Holman, Diane Gentry, Gail Dean
Howell, Sarah Elizabeth Gentry
Kenneth Greer, James Gentry
Betty 10 Greer and Jerry Ed
wards.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21
Will Notify On
Canning Sugar

individuals who gave applica-
tions for canning sugar pending
at the local OPA office are asked
not to call for them until notified
through the mail.
1t was pointed out that they
would save both time and trouble
by waiting until they receive noti-
fication. In many cases check-up
is being made that will require
some time, it was stated.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
TO MEET HERE SOON

The North Wilkesboro District
of the Woman's Auxiliary of the
Presbyterian church, will meet at
the West Jefferson Presbyterian
church on Thursday, September
% at 1890 a. M, at which time
Mrs. Jennings RAIDER will extend
the welcome.
Mrs. L. NJ. Nelson, of North
Wilkesboro, is chairman of this
group.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21
MIR. AND MRS. JAMES HARE
ARE IN WINSTON SALEM

Mr.. and Mrs. James Hare, Sr.,
are in Winston-Salem, where
they will remain for several days.
Mr.. Haire's business here will be
closed during his absence. Mrs.
Hare is undergoing treatment at
a hospital in Salem.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21
Classified Ada

FOR SALE-Crop of fal and
winter apples, including Virginia
Beauties, Stark's Delicious and
others. At least 100 bushels MEr6.
C D. Neal, Jefferson, N. c.
9-21-1tp.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-21

FOR SALE-Big Kitchen Wood
Borne Range, also upholstered
davenport. In good condition.
Mrs. C. D. Neal, Jeffersan. NJ g.
9-21-1tp.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Brush on low cost
wall beauty with Sero-
fonei One coat covers
any interior wall. No
primer needed. Glare
ess, washable, odor-
ess. Dries in an hour.
Pastel colors. Tray in
:luded.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Mrs. H. X. Wingate and daugh-
ter. Mrs. George Hanson, attended
the graduation exercises of Marian
Irene Wingate, Germantown High
School, Mt. Airy, Pa, during the
past week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Grant spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Wright at Phila.
Sergeant Daniel E. Nelson of
Fort Jackson, S. C.. is spending a
furlOugh with his mother, Mrs.
Earl NJ. Nelson.
7. G. Riley of New York spent
the weekend with his mother, Mrs.
4. G. Riley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Darby HOmewoOd
of Baltimore spent the weekend
with his father Ernest Homewood.
Miss Kathryn Smith of Whining
ton spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Smith.
Cpl. Ralph Dayton of Camp
Phillips, Kansas. has been on fur
Tough with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John o. Dayton.
T/Sgt. Junior Lekites of Camp
Shelby, Mississippi. is spending
furlOugh with mis- wife and his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter G.
LeKites.
Sergeant William Wechtenhiser
of Fort Jay. N. Y, spent the week.
end with his wife, Mrs. Josephine
Wechtenhiser.
Mr.. and Mrs. William L. Clark
son entertained at dinner on Sum
day in honor of the birthday of the
latters brother, William G. Moore,
and son, David. Mrs. Anna What
and grandson, Charles, and Wilson
Ferguson all of Wilmington; Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence ClarksOn and
children of Lincoln and Mrs. Vlr-
ginit ClarksOn of Harrington.
Cpl. Evan Reese of MurraysvilIe,
Calf. is spending a turlough with
his aunts here.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
WARWICK

Mrs. L. M. Green entertained at
her cottage at Oak Orchard on
Monday evening at dinner in honor
Of her sisters, Mrs. Wray and Mrs.
Meacham of Raleigh, N. C. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.
Yutze and son Barry and Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. Steele of Millsboro.
Raymond Trice of Philadelphia
has recently purchased the John
r. Kitchen cottage at Riverdale on
the Indian River. .
DIR. and Mrs. A. C. SmoOt are
occupying their cottage at Oak
Orchard for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Wilson and
family were Sunday guests of his
mother, Mrs. May MeGee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wilson of Sea-
ford are spending two weeks va
cation with Mr.. and Mrs. L. r.
Lingo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Calhoun of
Georgetown spent the weekend at
their cottage at Riverdale Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Minner
spent the weekend at their cot
tage on the Indian River.
Mrs. A. C. Wilson visited Mrs.
Cynthia Thoroughbred in Mills
boro last week.
Aubrey SmOOt of Swarthmore,
Pa, is spending this week with
his parents, DIR. and Mrs. Smoot
at Oak Orchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Swain are
occupying their cottage at River
dale Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
Common Defects

Many of the defects found in s
and 6 year olds are nutritional
ones and at the conferences moth
ers can find out if their school
child-to-be is properly fed for his
age, and if not, just what foods he
should be given. Growing children
especially need the protective
foods----milk, eggs, leafy green
vegetables, the Vitamin c rich
foods (as tomatoes, citrus fruits,
cantaloupes and raw cabbage) and
whole grain cereals.
Dental defects are 2nd. highest
in the list of defects to be found in
children of this age group. Others
located in these pre-school child
rem health examinations include
poor eyesight. faulty posture loft
en- due to poor nutrition) poor
bearing, skin diseases, and heart
conditions.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

Made to be walked on
L Sc Master Mixed
floor and porch enamel
on wood. cement or
linoleum floors. inside
or outside. Popular
colors.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
MILFORD NECK

mo good thing will He with
hold from them that walk upright
ly."'
Methodist Church
Rev. ID. f.. Wood, Pastor
Sunday, July 2
2 p. m. Sunday school.
Now that Children's Day exer-
cises are over, let every boy and
girl remember to come out to Sun
day school. Parents, come and
bring the children and receive a
blessing for your own soul.
p. m. Sermon by the pastor.
MY presence shall go with thee,
and will give thee rest. Exodus
33:14.
Children's' Day services were
very lovely. The pageant put on by
our pastor and Mrs. Wood was per-
fectly presented. All of the chill
dren deserve great deal of credit
for the splendid efforts put forth.
The lower room was beautifully
decorated with ferns and wild flow
ers.
Appreciation is expressed to alt
committees for their we'll carried
out program.
"The spiritual faith of our IA
theirs is not sufficient for us. We
ourselves must be possessed by.
the experience which made them
great"
Mr.. and Mrs, Emerson Sapp of
Dover were dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Clifton on Sum
day.
Mrs. Mary Harrington Newman
and son. Alfred of Merchantville,
N. j., have been visiting relatives
and friends in Milford and vicin-
ity.
Mrs. Teresa Webb of Milford and
Mrs. Allie Anderson of Savannah,
Georgia, spent Sunday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Webb, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Clifton, Mr.
and Mrs. Emerson Sapp and Mrs.
Emory Foxx visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Frisby Kirby on Sunday evening.
Mrs. Sallie Bennett of Milford
was Sunday supper guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Allie Webb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Creadick !
and son Wayne of FELTON, and +.
Davis Watson of Cedar Neck were
supper guests of. Mrs. NJ. Ellen
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

In Lewes the pre-school health
examinations will be held for
white children on Wednesday af-
ternoons from 1870 o'clock to 400
P. NJ. o'clock ON the following
dates: July 5th., Aug. End and
Sept 9th. u
For colored children the exam
nations will be on July 18th,
Aug. 9th. and Sept. 18th.
Other Sussex towns having the
examinations held at the baby
clinics include: RehobOth, George
town, Laurel, Frankford, and Mill
vile.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
HARRINGTON

With President, C. H. Adkins
presiding, a very enthusiastic
meeting of the base ball support
ers interested in a Junior League
comprising boys up to the age of
sixteen. Nearly fifty boys have en-
rolled for the team. Those present
selected Jack Holloway for gener-
al manager of all the teams. Paul
Neeman secretary and treasure.
The league will be composed of
four teams representing the Lions
Club; Rotary Club; Fire Company
and Boy Scouts to be known as
troopers. Ernest Killen will man
age the Lions Club team; Brinton
Holloway will handle the Fire
Company team.
Shortly after noon yesterday, the
Harrington Fire Company extin-
guished a fire in the South rail-
road yard of the Pennsylvania
Railroad where some piles of tires
had caught fire probably from a
passing train. The fire was quick
ly extinguished with only slight
damage.
Pfc. Brooks Jerread has arrived
in England according to informa-
tiOn received by his wife.
Pfc. Freddie Brown of Camp
Cook, Calf. is spending a fur
Tough with his mother, Mrs.
Rachel Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. William w. Sharp
are spending a two week vacation
in Ocean Grove, N. j.
Miss Josephine Bernard of Green
sborO, Md, is spending two weeks
with her aunt, Miss Caroline F.
Sharp.
Harry S. Harrington of Whining
ton was the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
David Harrington over the week
end.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

ed if this community fails to can their crops.
Our fighting forces-including some boys from
the Houston and Wyoming community-will be
weakened if this needed food never goes to war.
You can help feed our boys by taking job in
Libby's Houston or Wyoming cannery. The 10
cal pickle and tomato crops will soon be ready
and they MUST be packed Immediately after
harvesting
Full time-part time-day time-nght time
vacation time You'll be paid prevailing wages
Every hour you can spend at this essential work
will be of utmost Importance because
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
Bond on Sunday.

Bond on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Nuis Wilkerson
and daughter-in-law. Mrs. Charles
Wilkerson of Milford, spent Sun
day evening with Mr.. and Mrs. d.
F. Jester and Mr.. and Mrs. C. E.
Jester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ewing of
Bowers visited Mrs. NJ. Ellen Bond
on Friday evening.
1T is our duty and privilege to
introduce our friends and relatives
to our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ"
"The harvest truly is great, but
the labourers are few: pray ye
therefore the Lord of the harvest,
that he would send forth labourers
into his harvest. Luke 1872.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
Now Many Wear
FALSE TEETH
With Little Worry

Eat. talk. laugh or sneczc without
fear of insecure false teeth dropping.
slipping or wabbling. FASTEETH
holds plates firmer and more COM
fOrtably. This pleasant powder has
no gummy. goocy. pasty taste or feel
ing. Doesn't cause nausea. It's aka
line (non-acidD. Checks plate odor"
(denture brcath). Get FASTEETH at
any drug store.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

TRY your family on the magic
combination of golden fakes of
wheat and bran bIw choice Cali
fornia seedless raisins. It's Posts
Raisin Bran. It's new!
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30

RETIRE from harsh-laxative Gus
soner list. Add gentle bulk to
daily meals with neW Posts Raisin
Bran-toasted fakes of wheat and
bran Plus choice Eaisins.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
TO HOLD PRE-SCHOOL HEALTH
EXAMINATIONS IN SUSSEX
fcOnt,nued from FIRST Pnrs,


may be prepared to be in the best
possible health when they enter
first grade in the fall. It is a well
known fact. says DR.. Snow, that a
healthy child learns much more
readily than does sickly one.
Diphtheria and Smallpox
Protection offered
In addition to the physical and
dental examination of the pre-
school children, immunization a.
gainst diphtheria and vaccination
against smallpox will be given to
all children whose parents request
il.
In cases where parents are un-
able to accompany their children
for the pre-school health examina-
tion but have to send them by an
older child or neighbOr. the par
ent should write a note requesting
that the protective measures a.
gainst diphtheria and smallpox be
given their children.
DR.. Snow is anxious that all
parents possible accompany their
for these examinations in
order that the doctor may person.
ally explain the child's needs. but
where this is not possible a report
will be sent home by the doctor
stating the physical and dental
found, whether they be
good or bad.
Milford chronicle., 1944-06-30
Master-Mixed
4-HOur Enamel
49e h-pt-

But one coat of Mas
err Mixed 4-hour ena-
mel produces an extra
durable finish ON furni-
ture. woodwork. walls.
Dries quic kly, no
brush marks. Colors
and white.
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-11-10
Kirkland-Lewis Are
United In Marriage
Here On Friday

Two prominent Coolidge fam
lilies were united by the marriage
of Miss Harriet Jean Kirkland,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John P.
Kirkland. and 1st Sgt. Frank E.
Lewis. son of Mrs. d. T. Lewis, one
of the "Bushmasters" of Company
B. 15Sth Infantry, home on furlough
after "a months service in the
South Pacific.
Wedding rites were read by the
Rev. ]. Carl Fritz in Coolidge Com
munity Presbyterian Church at sew
en- o'clock Friday evening.
Miss Kirkland is a graduate OF
Coolidge high school and attended
State Teachers College, Tempe,
and Chaffey Junior College at On
tario, California.
The couple were attended by Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Burns of Coolidge.
The bride wore a light brown suit
with matching accessories and a
corsage of white gardenias and
lilies of the valley.
Immediately following the cere-
mony a reception for intimate
friends was held at the home of 1t.
and Mrs. Walter BolkovatZ, nee
Susan Chadburn. Her brother, Pfc.
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-11-10
State Tractor And
Equipment To Have
New Manager Here

Managership of State Tractor
and Equipment Company will
change hands when c.. M. Vaughn
is transferred to Casa Grande in
the near future where a branch
supply house is to be opened.
Hugh NJ. Adams, with the service
department of State Tractor and
Equipment for three years, will sue
ceed Vaughn as Coolidge manager.
Adams has lived in Coolidge dis
trict since 1897 and is well known
to the farmers of this locality.
Mrs. Adams owns and operates
Roses Cafe" on Coolidge Avenue.
Remodeling is now under way on
the Casa Grande building former
ly occupied by Royal Howe Motors,
which will house State Tractor and
Equipment in the future. 1t is ex-
pected that the work will be COM
pleted in approximately 80 days.
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-11-10

T/SGT. FREDERICK w. LUB-
BES, 40, of Coolidge, Ariz., has ar
rived at Army Air Forces Redis-
tribution Station No. in Miami
Beach for reassignment processing
after completing a tour of duty out
side the continental United States.
Medical examinations and classifi-
cation interviews at this post, one
of three redistribution stations OPP
Grated by the AAF Personnel Dis
tribution Command for AAF re-
turnee officers and enlisted men,
will terminate his new assignment.
He will remain here about two
weeks, much of which will be de-
voted to rest and recreation.
Sergeant Lubbes, husband of Mrs.
Lottie Lubbes, Longview, Texas,
was in the European theater.
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-11-10

is chief clerk of the ordnance sec
ton for his group.
Mrs. Josephine c. Lopez, his wife
and daughter Mary Louise (who he
has never seem, reside in Flor
ence, Arizona.
Sgt. Lopez wears the American
Defense and Good Conduct ribbon,
the European-African-Middle East
campaign ribbon with four bronze
battle stars and the Distinguished
Unit citation ribbon awarded the
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-11-10
Lopez Is Veteran
P-38 Lightning
Fighter Group

18TH AAF IN ITALY - T/Sgt.
Frank A. Lopez, son of Francisco
r. Lopez, is a veteran member of
one of the oldest P3S Lightning
Fighter Groups of the 18th AAF
overseas, which recently cele-
brated its 750th mission over Nazi
territory.
The second Lightning outfit to
fly the Atlantic, the members first
tasted combat while stationed in
the eventful North African in
vasion, where they were credited
with the American aerial victory
over Tunisia. Since taking part
in the invasions of Sicily and
Italy, they have now covered their
fourth invasion, that of Southern
France.
The group boasts more than390
enemy aircraft destroyed in the
air, plus many more on the ground
in the course of some $4,000 sorties.
Recently the unit provided cover
for the bombers when they pulled
the rabbit out of the hat" stunt.
rescuing more than one thousand
American crewmen and pilots from
Rumania
Prior to his enlisting in the AAF
in June of 40, he attended the
Florence Union High School, TAX
ing an active part in the schools
football and baseball teams before
graduating in the spring of 1910.
In 1912 he graduated from tn Army
Ordnance School at Lansing, Mich,
shortly afterwards he came over
seas in February of '43. Sgt. Lopez