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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27
NEWS FOR
VETERANS

Veterans, their dependents and
beneficiaries in Ohio, Michigan and
Kentucky received SAL, ,583, 500 dur
ing Oct. in various benefits avail
able to them under the laws en-
acted by Congress, it was reported
today at the Veterans Administra-
ton tri-state branch office in Co
lumbus.
The state totals were: Ohio, $19-
102,100; Michigan, $13,899, 900; and
Kentucky, $8,581,00
The totals include expenditures
for educational benefits, disability
and death pensions and compensa-
ton. autos for amputees, G. |. loan
interest, burial allowances, and un-
employment and self-employment
allowances. The latter two benefits,
while paid by VA, are administered
by the respective states.
VA said expenditures for medical
and dental care and payments for
insurance benefits are not computed
in the totals
There are 2,057, ITS veterans of all
wars now residing in Ohio, Mich
igan and Kentucky, according to the
I6COIuS DIT IllG NCICl dis AIAllllIllSIi q
ton tri-state branch office in Co
lumbuS.
The totals by states are: Ohio,
985, 5,23O; Michigan, 734,310; Ken
lucky, 337635.
VA said there are 1,629,9OO World
War II veterans in the three states
including 784,051 in Ohio, 572,027 in
Michigan and 273,822 in Kentucky.
In move aimed at improving the
quality of veterans neWly-built
homes, Veterans Administration has
announced Inauguration of a new
plan for VA inspection of the houses
while they are under construction.
Officials at the VAS Columbus
branch office said the plan provides
for a pre-construction appraisal of
reasonable value" for c.. l. loan
purposes, based on complete plans
and specifications, and for a mini
mum of three interim inspections as
the work advances to assure adher-
ence to the standards agreed upon.
The plan is applicable to new
home developments of five or more
family units.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27

Salesville, Nov. ga Thanksgiv-
ing service was observed with the
regular evening service at the Sales
vile United Brethren church on
Sunday evening.
Jack Stillion attended the Ohio
State football game at Columbus,
Saturday.
Eileen, Charles and Donny Still
lion, Dollie Roe, Patty Redman at
tended the show at Barnesville on
Saturday.
Richard Eschbaugh visited Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Eschbaugh re-
Gently.
Margret Barrett, of Cambridge,
spent Tuesday at her home here.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meighen and
daughters were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hull
Hubert Holmes, Massillon, spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Holmes.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27
TEN YEARS AGO.

The Ralph Teeters home on
North street, owned by William
Arnold, was threatened with a
small blaze Monday morning, but
the local fire department sue
ceeded in getting it under control.
Rev. M. w. Beede, pastor of the
Caldwell Free Methodist church,
delivered the annual Thanksgiv-
ing sermon this Thursday morn
ing at the union church services
held in the Baptist church.
- 60
Sports - Capt Warren Jackson
selected as the best tackle in the
Big Six League and Richard Muir
rey, end, at the meeting of these
officials held in McConnelsville last
week. Caldwell failed to place 6
single man on the second team.
Births-A son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Noll; son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Tarleton; son to Mr. and Mrs.
Glenden Bates; daughter to Mr..
and Mrs Floyd Porter, and son
to Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Varhola
Deaths-Frank Knox of Center
township, Charles ]. Mckee, Cald-
well, Isaac McGarry of near Sarahs-
vile, Clyde r. Bond of Halley's
dge, Mrs. Millie Haudenschield OF
Ypldwell, and Mrs. Annie Vojtkc
Ava.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27

Ma Hoskins couldn't understand
why she got fit of sneezing every
time HarpO, the cat, came in the
room. Finally figured she'd have to
get rid of Harpo altogether.
Then Doc Hollister explained
she had an "allergy." Cats fur
made her sneeze like strawberries
give some folks rash. He gave her
an incubation so she and Harpo
could live sneezelessly together.
| guess a lot of us have "aller-
gies" in the social sense. Some folks
just can't stand movies, or radio
comedians. Other folks don't go for
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

@. What veterans have preference
to VA hospital beds?
A. Veterans suffering from serv-
ice connected disabilities and those
requiring emergency treatment are
given preference to hospital beds.
Q, Can you tell me what the dead
line is for a disabled veteran to ap-
ply for one of the specially equip
ped automobiles?
A. The last date on which appli-
cation can be approved is June 30,
1948. However, in order to give
ample time for the processing of
your application, you should apply
at least thirty days prior to that
date
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27

- ~ sf.ii - - III ilso last Friday in
NE y ,cidefit at the copper mines of
'er. KEa Rita, New Mexico, proved
pli.tal to William Moseley, 81, former
NfAminent Noble county oil driller,
iTuesday morning, at a hospital IN
Santa Rita, according to word re-
ceived by local relatives.
The ]. a. Cooper Red 81 White
store in Sarahsville was robbed or
$4,000 in change and two auto
mobiles were stolen in Summer
field, early Tuesday morning, and
it is the belief of the investlgat-
ing officer, Sheriff Clinton Gu
:. Gus. that the robberies were COM
mitted by the same culprlts.
Sl,nnerfield - Fire of unknown
origin destroyed two room tenant
house on the farm of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert King, of Summerfleld route
two together with contents, con-
sisting of furniture, fruit and vege-
tables. belonging to their son.ln-
law and daughter, Mr.. and MRS.
Roger Fogle, who occupied the
home.
A bip gasser was drilled in last
week on the Lernuel Davis farm sas' ca
of Caldwell in the 800 foot SAND. ID
crew was drilling to the l7OO 1ot
level when they struck the gasser
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27
KENNONSBURG

Kennonsburg, Nov. 26-The fol-
lowing members from Kennonsburg
grange received the seventh degree
IN grange work Thursday at the
national grange meet in Columbus:
Mrs. Ellis Long, Mrs. Ures Massie,
Mrs. Blaine Day. Mrs Robert Wys-
carver and Mrs. Jimmie Carpenter
were also visitors. While in Colum-
bus Mrs. Long and Mrs. Massie
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27
From where I sit ...M Joe Marsh
Ma Hoskins
Sneezed at Cots!

beer. Myself, I enjoy a moderate
glass of beer or two with friends
-. but it's up to them what bev-
erage they choose.
From where I sit, the important
thing is not to let our social
allergies result in antisocial
taboos. Let's not criticize the
fellow who likes beer if we like
cider. A little incubation of toler-
ance can help us live-and-let-live
happily together.
Me M"''e
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27

ID ovation at the half time for their snappy per-
,ledo said not single one of their high school
nar7n 1AoUz proteges
~ O-o-O
rtents of Caldwell and community were at the
hing, greeting old friends. Included in this group
} ilph Pritts, now of Toledo Mr. and Mrs George
!, Rev. and Mrs. M. S. Casio, who located
Methodist church. With the Casio party Mrs
Sc husband coached the Holland al" to their
O-O-O
Ter Caldwell natives attending this game were Mr..
erzig, the former Thelma Wheeler, and Mr. and
ehead, the former Ethel Wheeler.
rcher halls from Toledo and her sister, a splittin
r, had prominent seat in the bleachers.
n Bowen were there and they later spent the week
n Caldwell
connected with insurance COM
made the trip to Toledo, accompanied by Mr. and
1dwell, who stopped enroute.
= #er\ O-o-O
,elta Alpha Sunday School class of the First
pretty high aims but there is not single doubt
Jch their objective. They raising money
-nurch but, in addition to that, they want to in
gam The money will be raised by giving dinners,
yise. 1t will be hard row to hoe, but "oh how
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27
ELBA

A liar is not always a thief,
But a thief is always a liar,
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27

The ganhe trip chartered bus the Caldwell band members
in
rnory for
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27
SO THEY TELL ME-!


Fergust agreed well while
seven m Redskins share Clay High GNC
iii
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in the proceeds
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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27

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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27

COAL MINE
Mine Opers
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-27

Bethel Bates, D. D., is exalted to
the high office again, it is now
Archbishop Bates, D. D. States of
the Union are being put under the
control of a High Bishop and they
have full control of their diocese
They name their own Bishops to
work under them, ordain their own
ministers, and this forms a State
Ecclesia and Prelateship. The state
of Pennsylvania will be the first
State that Archbishop Bates will
turn over to a high bishop. More
news on activities of the Invisible
Church, as they progress under
Archbishop Bethel Bates, D. D.
Bishop G. Robert Huntress, presi-
dent of Evangelette Inc, is receiv-
ing from Archbishop Bates the hon
orary degree of Doctor of Divinity.
Bishop Huntress has did some very
outstanding work in the Christian
field, and strong believer in the
Invisible Church.
More Mystery
This correspondent met Thoburn
Britton of Meighen gulch, at the
Yoho sale, and he says, his white
Collie dog was with my big Walker
bluetick and the third dog in the
trio was the gip belonging to Harry
! Watson. Thoburn has spent quite
some time trying to locate his very
valuable white Collie, and he thinks
he has located his dog. He further
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-05-09
Guest Speakers
To Be Heard
By Legionnaires

Mrs. Thomas w. Bird, depart
mcnt president of Charlotte, and
Miss Aredia Adams, state secretary
of Raleigh, will be guest speakers
at a "Pep" dinner meeting of the
Tahor City American Legion post
and Legion Auxiliary at the Le-
pion hut Thursday evening, May
IS at 1880 o'clock, Ralph Inman
and Mrs. j. Percy Brown, who
head the two organizations, an
nounced today.
Highlighting the entertainment
feature of the evening will be a
"Take 1t or Leave 1t" program
with Happy Sam Fowler as mas
ter of ceremonies. Tabor City
merchants are sponsoring the
special feature by contributing
500 for cash awards, Comman-
der Inman said.
All members of the two organi-
zations are urged to attend; and
eligible members are invited. Sec
retaries of both organizations will
take new membership applications
and special business matters will
be discussed to promote further
interest of the American Legion
and Auxiliary.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-05-09
Grid Schedule
Is Released.

Most Of next Years Tabor CITY
high school football schedule has
already been arranged by Coach
S. w. Caruso.
After months Of dickeling with
other coaches throughout the area.
Caruso has come up with the fol-
lowing schedule:
Sent. IL, Dillon, there; Sent.
10, Wilmington "b" team, here:
Sept. 26, Chadhourn. here: Oct. 3.
Myrtle Beach, there: Oct. 10, Fair
mont, there: Oct. II, Bladenboro.
here; Oct. "a. Whiteville, there:
Oct. 81. Hallsboro, here.
Two other games may be added
to the schedule. Coach Caruso
said.
Ted Ffpps is captain of this
years team, heading a crew which
will face a heavy season without
several of the men who carried
through the 1916 contests with 6
win, 3 ties and 3 losses. Despite
the loss of the graduates, Coach
Caruso said this week that pros
poets for a victorious AZ season
were good.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-05-09
Mavorl Office In Emeght AS R. C. Harrison Files Petition
Work Begins On
Baseball Field

Trkin" the first step toward
the roal of building adequate ath-
jctic facilities f." the Tabor City
hiyh school, the Civilian club this
week placed a hull dozicr on the
grounds and some clearing away
wa done Tuesday.
DR.. Ross NJ. Williamson, chair
man Of the Civilian Athletic Coun-
ell, said plans We're being made to
enclose the field with steel-wire
fence this year if possible.
Several manufacturers of the
desired type fencing have been
contacted and apokcSmen for the
club have Statci that funds are
available for purchasing the ma
rYlaI. lloWc"eT. enough funds
arc not available 10 erect the fence
or to build seating Accommodations
as has been planned by the club.
The Civilians hope to buy the
fence and get it delivered and
then to raise the funds needed for
the completion CT the project. At
the present time, the club has a
bout 1900 and At least that much
more will have to be raised before
the project will be completed.
The club has also discussed plans
for the installation of lights for
night sports here but even fur
Their solicitation of funds will be
| required before this can be done.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-05-09
r. c.. Coleman
Buys Warehouse

r. c. Coleman Of the New Far
merS warehouse company in Ia
Dor City last week closed a deal
in Boone through which he be-
came owner of third warehouse
in the western North Carolina
town. Mr.. Coleman bought the
property, it is said, after negotia-
tons of several weeks duration.
Mr.. Coleman is manager Of a
warehouse company, composed OF
his sons, r. c., Jr., Joe, and Mrs.
Harriet l.. Skies. They operate the
New Farmers warehouse in Tabor
City, Mountain Burley warehouse
number one and TWO, and the
Farmers Burley warehouse in
Boone, and with Orlan Coleman
operates the Farmers Brick ware
house in Mebane.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-05-09
Cole Speaks
To Study Club

Willard G.. Cole spoke before
she Pioneer Study club at a meet
in" held at the residence of Mrs.
]. c. SinglctaYy Friday evening.
He spoke humorouSly of his eX-
oari"n"rs IN the newspaper field
- which eiHne he gave some claS-
sic exampled Of mistakes which
Inadvertently appear in newspapers
and magazines.
Miss Gwen Hughes rendered in
song two numbers, Honor, Hon
or" and "Sleep the Cremson kett-
t~". Mrs. L. \. Carroll was eve
ming program chairman.
Miss Lucille Bramlette, newly
elected president. was in charge Of
thc business session in which plans
were outlined for the new year.
Committees named we're: Program,
Mrs. J. A. Huffman. Miss Anne
Brooks McGougan, and Mrs. Will
liam Shelley: book selection. Mrs.
". w. Woody, Mrs. Earle Floyd.
Mrs. C. II. Primer and Miss Edith
Stafford; membership, Mrs. w. A.
Williams, Mrs. S. L. jackson and
Mrs. A. p. Rogers; library, Mrs.
J. \. Huffman.
Mrs. Houston of Delei.are, state,
who is an officer of the Federated
clubs, was a guest of club men,
hers. also Mary 10 Cole.
During the social hour the hos
tess served q sweet course.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-05-09
Western Prong
To Construct
Community Center

A group of publi"-spi'itcd vet
Grams in the Western Prong area
have pooled their energies and in
fIucnces to construct the districts
first community center.
Previously without a centrally
located building for social, civic
and religious meetings, the men
first felt the need for a communi-
ty house last fall when they for
med the Veterans Agricultural
school.
w. O. Page, leading farmer
of the county, responded to pleas
Cor assistance by donating a lot
for the community center. Vet
e'ans then agreed to contribute
$40 each and tree per person to
nrovide lumber for construction.
County commissioners granted a
500 appropriation.
In the sawmill loaned by Luth-
or Hill, the veterans processed f.
600 board feet of lumber, with
countless more logs yet to be
treated. Ignited by the enthusi-
aStic veterans, other residents con-
tributed trees for the project.
Building lot and deed arrange
ments have been completed by the
real estate committee of Herman
Page, Herbert Wooten, and Grady
Jordan. The center will be ready
for use this summer.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-05-09
commencement
Sermon Slated
Sunday Night

Rev. B. C. Gleaton, pastor of
the Loris Methodist church, will
deliver the commencement sermon
to the 1947 graduating class OF
the school auditorium, Sunday
evening, May II at 8 o'clock.
The final exercise will take
place Friday evening, May 16 at
8 o'clock at the school auditorium.
wards and diplomas will be pre-.
:ented at that time, Principal c.
H. Primer announced this week.
The 45 seniors will present their
own graduating exercises with 8
timely and appropriate program
They will not have a guest speak
er.
In making the announcement.
Mr.. Primer said 1--WE have a
special request to make: Due to
limited seating capacity, we are
requesting that all children un.
der IL years Of age not be per.
mitted to come. We do this in
order that parents and friends
of the seniors will have a seat
and enjoy the program. We
trust that it will not be many
years until we will have a new
auditorium that will take care
Of the crowds at such times"
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-05-09
P. A. System
Given Church
Bv Western Auto

Amplification equipment for the
Tabor City Saint Paul Methodist
church Is helm" donated by Mr..
a'd Ms. s T. ROGERS of the local
We c. ALTO Associate store,
?ev .Ic>c' h F. Coblc, pastor, an
ror""oH hi V"cnk.
Tho n"ler Ia hHon place and it
VIII t"ltn 80 20 So days before in
Stallation will 10 completed.
The erninmen+ will be placed in
tho hclfrr and the entire town
Will No able 20 enjoy the playing
Of chimes, hymns, and seasonal
music.
Pow. Cohln said this installation
does not alter DlarS for the build
in" of Now church in the inn
mediate future. since the equip,
went ran be readily moved from
the old TO the new building.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-05-09
Mrs. G.. H. Prout
Is Honoree

Mrs. Roland Baldwin entertain
ed at two tables Of bridge at her
residence here Wednesday evening
complimenting her daughter, Mrs.
G. H. Prout, who will leave for
her home in Cincinnati, Ohio, ear
Iy next week following a visit
here.
The living room where bridge
was in play was lovely with az
engagements Of summer flowers.
After several progressions scores
were tailed and Mrs. Willie Brook
Webster received the high score
award.
Guests included Mrs. Prout,
Mrs. Webster, Miss Anne Brooks
McGougan, Miss Miriam Carroll
Mrs. J. A. Huffman, Mrs. Harry
Bell. Mrs. J. P. Brown and Mrs.
Willard Wright.
Mrs. Baldwin served her guests
sweet course.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-05-09
s. C.. Governor
To Address WOW

Gov. J. Strom Thurmond will
be the principal speaker at a
special meeting of the local
Woodmen of the World camps
scheduled next Wednesday night
at Duford.
Also slated to speak are Atty.
Gen. John NJ. Daniel, National
WOW Director T. Alex Heise.
md Head Consul O. A. Lee.
Announcement of the meeting
to be held at 1880 p. m. in the
Floyd high school gym was made
Jointly Yesterday by Brown Fow-
Ter, financial secretary of tn"
Loris Camp 1915. and j IT, r.
ties, WOW district fieldman.
Most of the GO LoriS members of
the WOW are expected TO attend
the special session.
Purpose of the meeting is to m
stall 35 new candidates Of the Duff
ford area. Over 400 WoodSmeri
are expected to witness the install
lation ceremonies conducted by
the drill team from Colun,bia. A
fish dinner will be served.
Later this week, the Loris camp
will present two American flags to
the Loris schools. At the high
school commencement exercises
the Loris WOW will present a gold
medal to the graduate chosen az
the outtandng American history
tudent.
The student to be awarded has
not been chosen and the names of
those eligible were withheld in or
der to allow all students to con-
tinue efforts to win the medal.
The Loris WOW post. long ac-
tive in promoting AmericaniSm in
the community, is headed by En-
nest HARRISON, constant comman-
der. The advisor lieutenant is H.
r. Tyler. Jesse Porter l.; banker.
The financial secretary is Brown
Fowler.
The meeting scheduled in Duff
ford next week is expected to be
the the most important ever held
in this area. A record attendance
is anticipated. The national lead
ers of the WOW will come head
quarters in Omaha, Nebr., to be
present.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-05-09

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r, . fitch; end administrative OF
:~,r in the army air corps. Al
-. ..,,, CONFLICTING - missions in the
W.5i,-e,gauean theatre, he return
= - Gn,y in the United States Is
,.xonneI officer. His citations
;,s,rIe The Air Medal with three
a.; leaf clusters. the distinguished
r.; Iodge and four battle stars
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-05-09
Moving Picture
To Be Shown
At Baptist Church

Seeds OF Destiny" a talking
nciue giving first hand informa-
ao1 concerning the dire need of
tohes and bedding in the deSti-
1:e world. will be shown at the
Mount Tabor Baptist church
taestay evening. May 13 at 8
o'clock, Rev. Winfrey Davis, pas
w announced. On account of
ne realism Of the film. it is not
ne the public is cordially invited
% attend.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1947-05-09
1ohn W. Barlow Assumes Duties;
Succeeds Willard G. Cole AS
Secretary Of Merchants Association
Cole Joins Staff
OF News Reportcr

Willard G.. Cole, who resigned
recently as executive secretary OF
the Tabor City Merchants Assoc
iation, will terminate his connec-
ton with the local organization
this afternoon.
MIR. Cole gave his farewell mes
sage to his radio audience on the
Txibune Merchants Association
WENC broadcast Wednesday. He
has been working with the new eN-
ecutive secretary, John w. Bar
low, of Allendale, S. c. this week
while Mr.. Barlow has been get
ting acquainted with citizens OF
the community.
Shortly after his resignation
here. Mr.. Cole accepted the edi-
torShip Of the Whiteville News
Reporter to succeed James A.
Rogers and will report for duty
between May II and May 20. For
the present, he his continuing his
residence in Tabor City.
Expressing his appreciation for
the loyalty and cooperation Of
the people Of this community dur
mig his stay here, Mr.. Cole this
morning issued the following state
ment:
81 shall never forget the mar
Vicious spirit that has prevailed o.
-.--mong the citizenship OF Tabor
City and if I were able to be of
any service in the movement to
promote the business, cultural and
spiritual progress of the commune
ty, | am happy indeed.
There is personal satisfaction |
in the knowledge that | am not
leaving Columbus county and
that the opportunity for close CO.
operation with the citizenship here
will still exist. My regret at !
severing my connection with the
Merchants Association is some |
what softened by the realization
that my friendly relations with
this people need not be Interrupt
ted.
at has been a happy expert
ence to associate with such a pro-
gressive, forward-looking citizenry.
AS a newspaperman and friend, r
shall always strive for a continual
ton of these pleasant associa-
tons"