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I CTORY BUY UNITED STATES .WAR ONDS AMD STAMPS THFTANTON ENTERPRISE Published Weekly in the South's Greatest Pulp and Paper Town VOLUME 40—NUMBER 49 CANTON, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1944 $2.00 PER YEAR—SINGLE COPY 5^ T TO STATES R ZONE CHURCH WILL BE DEDICATED SUNDAY Three At Miami; One Stationed at Moore General Four Canton men have recently returned to the United States from the war zone, according to releases from the public relations office received this week. Pfc. James C. Smathers, who was wounded in France on Aug. 15, has been admitted to Moore General hospital at Swannanoa. Known to his friends here as J. C, Pfc. Smathers entered service last Nov. 11. He had seen action in Italy, and was among the first troops to enter the city of Rome, before going to France. He was wounded in the left shoulder, according to information coming from the hospital this week. He is the son of Mrs. Jodie B. Smathers, and the late Mr. Smathers of Pen- land street. The other three returnees are at the army air forces redistribution station in Miami Beach, Fla., for reassignment processing after completing a tour of duties outside the continental United States. They are T|Sgt. Clyde L. Clontz, 23. of Route 1; S|Sgt. Sherrill R. McAninch, 24, and 1st Lt. Floyd W. Burnette, 26. Medical examinations and classification interviews will determine their new assignment, the release stated. They are expected to remain at that base for about two weeks, much of which time will be devoted to rest and recreation. As a B-24 Liberator engineer and gunner. T|Sgt. Clontz flew 31 missions during seven months in the European theater. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters and the Purple Heart. A former employee of the Lenoir Chair Co. at Newton, he joined the AAF Aug. 29, 1942. His sister, Mrs. Inez Smathers resides on Route 1. Lt: Burnette, son of Mrs. Delia L. Burnette, was a pilot in the European section. Sergeant McAninch was an armorer in the Southwest Pacific for 32 months. He is the son of Mrs. E. McAninch. 48 RESIDENTS ARE CLASSIFIED BY FROM CANTON ARE WAR CASUALTIES Pour Others in Haywood Have Been Listed Heavy Vote Forecast For Haywood County In General Election Over 500 Soldiers' Ballots Received By Board. Meeting With Registrars and Judges Set For Friday. Above is an interior view of the Canton Presbyterian church which will be dedicated services Sunday. The occasion will also mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of the cM ial here. T NEW OFFICERS OF PULP-PAPER ASSN. J. E. Hall and C. R. P. Cash Honored At Greenville Meet Majority Are Deferred Until Last Of April Forty-eight registrants were classified by the Canton draft board at their weekly meeting Tuesday. Four were placed in the 1-A bracket: George Kenneth Worley, James Manuel King, Jesse Ray Scott, and James Vel- same. Other classifications announced were: 2-A (4-30-45)—Joyce Warren, Troy Woodrow Henline, Roy Handy Patton, John Norris, Earl Pink- hey Thompson, Elmer Newson Crawford, Lee Wilson Dunlap, Dan Corzine Tate. 2-A-F— Fred Wilson Greene. 2-C (4-30-45) — Jack Harris, George Hillard Smathers, Lowell Linsey, Henry H, Worley, Hasque Clontz, Bennie Gran West, Carl Willis Green, Willard Smith, James Lynn Chambers, Cecil Hen- son, Fred Henry Rice, Eston Jesse Games, Arland Worley, Fredrick Herschel Smathers, Austin Cogburn, Howard Burns, Ralph Edgar Putnam, Cecil Edward Riddle, Noel Charles Fisher, James Henry Evans, John Dee Kinsland, Clinton Odell James, Thomas Worrick Mann, Jack Franklin Robinson, Willis Ray Holder, Fred Rankin Mann, Riley Henry Roland, Edwin Lee Jackson, Jennings Worley George Harrison Cogburn, Clay Holland Woody. 4_F—Charles Clifford Devlin, James Riley Putr*m. Kay Lindsay Rogers. _ 1-C-—Chester Arthur Swanger, Earl Jackson Pruett. Father of Mrs. G. W. Knabb Dies In Spartanburg R. E. Moss, 85, father of Mrs G W. Knabb of Highland Park died at his home in Spartanburg, S. C, Thursday. He was a veteran employee of the Southern Railway The funeral service was held at the First Baptist church ini Spartanburg, conducted by the Rev. E. Gibson Davis, pastor. Mr. Moss is survived by^ four daughters, three sons, 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Two departmental superintendents of the Canton division of the Champion Paper and Fibre Co. were chosen as new officers of the Southeastern division of the American Pulp and Paper Mills Superintendents' Assn. at a two- day meeting at Greenville, S. C, last Friday and Saturday. James E. Hall, superintendent of Champion's book mill machines, was elected cnairman for the coming year, and Charles R. P. Cash, assistant superintendent of Champion's soda-sulphate depas(L ment, was-, named as secretary- treasurer. Other officers named were: Leonard Growdon of the Mead Co. of Lynchburg, Va., first vice chairman; and A. N. Schultz of Chesapeake-Camp Corp. of Franklin, Va.. second vice chairman. The program of the annual two- day meet featured technical movies, luncheons, a dinner and dance in the Poinsett hotel ballroom, and other recreation in addition to the usual business sessions. Dr. Robert F. Poole, president of Clemson college, and Harry H. Strauss, president of the Ecusta Paper Corp.. of Pisgah Forest, N. C, were the principal speakers at the meeting. Raymond F. Bennett of the Ecusta Corp., .retiring chairman, presided at the various sessions. Those attending from Canton were Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Cash, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Ebie, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ellen, T. L. Jimison. Mr. Hall and W. J. Damtoft. List Of Jurors For November Court Announced The county commissioners have drawn the jury list for the November term of Superior court, i which will convene in Waynesville on the 20th. Drawn for the first week were: Grady Lawens, Beaverdam; J. R. Gerringer. Waynesville; Joe N. Tate, Waynesville; Grover Mease, Beaverdam; Wilburn Conard, Jonathan Creek; Charlie L. Davis, Waynesville; J. Craig Allen, Beaverdam; G. Homer Trull. East Fork; James A. Sisk, Pigeon. P. J. McCracken, Crabtree; Lee Howell, Jonathan; James O. Lea- therwood, Cataloochee; Hobart White, Ivy Hill; J. E. Downs. Iron Duff; Carl Sutton, Crabtree; Roy Rogers, Fines Creek; Glenn Fin- cher, Fines Creek; Bill Swanger, Cecil; Jarvis W. Hunter, White Oak; Fred L. Medford, Clyde; Berter J. Wells, Pigeon; and W. T. McGaha, Cataloochee. Drawn for the second week were: Joe A. Hargrove, Pigeon; Calvin Rose, Jonathan; Blain B. Trull. East Fork; Gerald R. Fish, Clyde; . Marshall Leatherwood, Clyde; Hub Caldwell, Jonathan Creek; R. V. Leatherwood, Waynesville; Joe Liner, Waynesville; T. F. Hipps, Beaverdam; Joe F. Brpwn, Waynesville; John C. Underwood. Waynesville. A. M. Frazier, Cecil; Louis Si- ler, Waynesville; Hugh Ledford, Beaverdam; J. F. Justic, Pigeon; Grant Davis, Iron Duff; and Charlie Hill. Crabtree. A Tennessee judge ruled that women may wear slacks but not appear in public in men's trousers. They must continue to wear the pants of the home at home. Presbyterian Church To Be Dedicated «■ Services Here Suniay 40th Anniversary of Church Will fie Observed; Visiting Ministers Will Befleard in Two Services. The Canton Presbyterian church will be dedicated in special services at 11 o'clock Sunday morning, when the Rev. Malcolm R. Williamson, pastor . of the Waynesville Presbyterian church, will deliver the dedicatory sermon. His subject will be "The House of the Lord." At the evening service at 7:30 the satjAker wlill be the Ytev. ~Ten-- Lofquist, chaplain, the Good Samaritan Mission in Asheville. He will speak on "Atonement in Personal Experiences." This will be a communion service, and also a dedication of the people, marking the 40th anniversary of the church. All members of the church living away from Canton, and all former students of the school, which was the beginning of the church, are invited to be present for these services. Special guests and representatives who will appear on the program will be Dr. Bernard R. Smith, of Asheville, first principal of the school, and son of the Rev. R. P. Smith, founder of the church; and Mr. George H. Wright, past moderator of the Presbytery of Asheville, representing the Presbytery. The building which is to be dedicated Sunday was first used in the spring of 1940, and was erected at a cost of $28,000.00. It was designed by the pastor, the Rev. George B. Hammond, a former member of the American Institute of Architects, with Mr. Anthony Lord of Asheville as consulting architect. The building committee was composed of J. T. Bailey, chairman; R. J. Revely, James E. Henderson, C. J. Milne, and J. Earl Tate, treasurer. The church was founded by a commission of Asheville Presbytery, consisting of the Rev. R. P. Smith, Rev. J. E. Hardin, Rev. R. S. Eskridge, Elder D. M. Killian and Elder W. S. Terrell. Four charter members are now living, all of whom reside in Canton. They are Mrs. Alice McGee, Jas. E. Henderson. Mrs. Pearl Culo and J. Earl Tate. Present officers of the church are Elders: J. T. Bailey, W. P. Barnes, Thomas Furness, James E Henderson, C. Joseph Milne, R. J. Revely. Deacons are J. A. Barron., W. S. Burnette, A. C. Garden, Kenneth Harden, W. P. Lawrence, Malcolm G. Lyon, Harry N. Matthews, Frank R. Smathers and H. Glenn Williams. Over 200 Garments Received By Guild Approximately 250 new garments have been contributed through the Canton Needlework guild during the annual fall ingathering, it was reported by officials of the organization this week. In addition to this, a neat sum of money, and quite a number of good used garments have been given. New garments, or a sum of money, entitles one to membership in the organization. Used articles do not apply to membership, but are gratefully received if practicable and in good condition. There are quite a number of members who h a V e not yet sent in their garments, and it is hoped they will send them in soon, so distribution can be made. ATTEifiliERE Go To Sunday School Move Sponsors Meet Monday With a special ineeting scheduled for West Canton Baptist church next Mori ay evening at 7:30 o'clock, the 'Go To Sunday School" movement launched here several weeks agd is gathering momentum daily, Recording to P. B. York, general aiairman of the movement. Reports filed thjs week by all Canton churches revealed a steady increase covering attendance figures of Oct. 22-29. Increases have resulted principally within adult departments of local Sunday schools, the reports show, while some increase was also registered within primary and intermediate departments. Special singing is scheduled to feature preliminary activities at the West Canton church Monday evening, it was announced by church officials this week. Interest in the work is steadily growing within all local churches participating in the movement and various Sunday school superintendents have been exceptionally prompt in filing their reports with the general secretary. Two Canton men, Corporal Winston D. Pace, and Private Hubert Wright have been reported wounded in action by the war department during the past week. Corporal Pace, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Pace, was seriously wounded in Germany on October 10, according to word received by his parents Thursday. He was with the engineers, and was serving in General Hodge's First Army. He was stationed in Belgium the last letter his family received from him. He entered the service in March 1942, and had been overseas since January this year. Private Wright, son of Mrs. Bertha Wright, of Mears Avenue, was attached to the infantry. He was reported wounded in Italy on October 13. He entered service in 1942, and had been overseas six months. Others Listed Other Haywood County men listed as wounded are: Pfc. Herbert H. Tate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn H. Tate of Waynesville, R.F.D. No. 2; Oct. 8, Germany. Sgt. William C. Willett, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Willett of Waynesville; Oct. 7, Germany. Pfc. Fred A. Wyatt, son of William E. Wyatt of Waynesville, R. F. D. No. 1. Pfc. Tate was reported slightly wounded for the second time, having been wounded June 25 in France. He entered service June 17, 1943, and trained at Fort Mc- Clellan and Fort George Meade. He was sent overseas in November, 1943. At the time he entered service, Pfc. Tate was employed by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock company. Prior to his connection in Newport News he had served in the ar.ny for two years and seven months, most of the time being stationer in the Hawaiian islands. Pfc. Tate has two brothers in service. They are Harley Tate, second class petty officer, USN, who is visiting at his home after 19 months sea duty, and Pvt. Wallace Tate, serving as paratrooper in England. Sgt. Willett was reported seriously wounded. '■ He entered service as a volunteer in February, 1942, and received training at Fort Jackson, Fort Benning, Camp Blanding, Camp Forrest, Tenn., and Camp Aterbury, Ind. The soldier arrived in France about two weeks after the initial invasion. He is a former student of Fishburne Military academy. A brother, Pvt. Walton W. Willett, is serving with the air forces in Alaska. To Preach Here With a substantial gain reported on the registration books and more than 500 soldier ballots already in the hands of the election board, ppolitical leaders predict a heavy vote in Haywood county next Tuesday. Meetings have been held by both groups in various sections of the county during the past week, and much interest has been aroused among the voters. Members of the election board will meet with registrars and judges of the various precincts Friday morning at 11 o'clock for final discussion and instructions as to their duties on election day. Open Sunday The board has also announced that the office in the court house at Waynesville would be open Sunday from 9:30 until 4 o'clock, since that is the last day on which absentee ballots can be issued. The law specifically states that no absentee ballots can be issued after Nov. 5; except, however, special provisions will be made in case of sicknegs. after proper application has been filed with the chairman. Over .200 civilian ab- The Rev. Malcolm R. William- j sentee ballots have been mailed son, pastor of the Waynesville out, with only about 60 returned Presbyterian church, will preach | up .until Wednesday ^noon the dedicatory sermon at the Pres byterian church here Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. machIgII. takes honors in Ministers Will Meet Monday The regular monthly meeting of the Haywood County Ministerial Assn. will be held at the Canton Presbyterian church Monday at 12:30 at which time lunch will be served. ; The Rev. J. Clay Madison, pastor of the Waynesville Methodist church is president of the group, and the Rev. T. H. Parris of the Clyde Baptist church is secretary. Clark Will Be Honored At High School Friday; Field Will Be Dedicated The memory of 1st Lt- Paul S. (Numsey) Clark, 26, who died in France on Sept. 29 as a result of injuries received in a vehicle accident, will be honored here Friday night at Canton high school athletic field in connection with the official dedication of the new $3,000 Canton high school concrete athletic stadium, it was announced Tuesday by Coach C. C. Poin- dexter. Lieutenant Clark, who played football and basketball for Canton high school for four yeans, was considered one of the outstanding athletes produced by Canton high school over a period of many years. His football and basketball record along with his pleasing disposition and sportsmanship will stand as a monument to him throughout the years to come. Other athletes now in service from Canton high school will also be honored during a special preliminary program before the game opens with Bakersville-Jiigh school which maiks the final night game of the current season. Lieutenant Clark, the son of Mr. and Sirs. Ira D. Clark, of Fi- breville, lfcft Canton in September, 1940, as a member of the 30th signal company. He drew his overseas alignment in April. 1943. As a mender of the communications division, Lieutenant Clark had seen lervice in North Africa. Sicily and Italy before entering France. Lt. Paul S. Clark The Canton school band, playing under the direction of Walter Holton, will furnish special musical numbers. A record crowd is expected for the event and favorable weather has been forecast. Parents of Lieutenant Clark will be special guests, and also parents of the,local team are expected to be present. (Official Ballot The nominees on the official ballot for state officers, U. S. senator and congressman—Democrat (D) and Republican (R)— follow: United States senator—Clyde R. Hoey (D); and A. I. Ferree (R). For N. C. Governor Governor — R. Gregg Cherry (D); Frank C. Patton (R). Lieutenant governor — L. Y. Ballentine (D); George L. Greene (R). Secretary of state—Thad Eure (D); W. H. Craig (R). State auditor — George Ross (D); J. M. Van Hoy (R). State treasurer — Charles M. Johnson (D); S. B. Roberts (R). Attorney general — Harry Mc- Mullan (D); Sam J. Morris (R). Superintendent of public in struction—Clyde A. Erwin (D); B. The Canton Machine Gun com- ' Carl Fussell (R). pany was signally honored last I Commissioner of agriculture— week at the annual encampment , W. Kerr Scott (D); Clarence T. of the North Carolina state guard, j Allen (R). as the only one of the 42 compa- | Commissioner of insurance— nies of the guard to pass in review i William P. Hodges (D); Halsey B. as a single unit in the closing ex- ! Leavitt (R). ercises at Fort Bragg Saturday. Commissioner of labor—Forrest The company's string band, j H. Shuford (D); James E. Spence composed of Joe Pressley, Roy Jr. (R). Over 2, Guardsmen Participated In Exercises Connard and Millard Connard, won first place in the amateur night program staged Friday night as one of \he outstanding entertainment features of the encampment. More than 2,200 guardsmen from all sections of the^ state participated in the encampment. Under the command of Brig. Gen. James W. Jenkins of Henderson, the guardsmen were instructed, under the guiding eyes of United States army officers, selected for their knowledge in the subjects taught. The training schedule was a stiff one, but according to the instructors the men of the guard took it like veterans. Officers and non-commissioned kins (R). Associate justice of the supreme court—A. A. F. Seawell (D); E. P. Stillwell (R). Associate justice of the supreme court—William A. Devin (D); Algernon L. Butler (RJ. Members of congress from the 12th congressional district;—Zeb- ulon Weaver (D); Lewis P. Hamlin (R). State, County Officers The official ballot of Democratic and Republican nominees for j state and county officers follows: State senator, 32nd senatorial | district: W. C. Hodges (D); Carroll R. Rogers (D); George Ded- 1 mondt (R); S. A. Jones (R). House of representatives: Glenn C. Palmer (D); Charles B. Haw- officers arrived at Fort Bragg on Thursday of last week and entered into a three-day course of army tutelage before the main body of troops arrived on Sunday. Exercises began Monday morning following addresses by General Jenkins and Col. William S. Pritchard, commanding officer, district No. 2. fourth service command, who directed the training program. In addition to the review Satur- Township Ballot '• i Constable for Beaverdam: Horace Mehaffey (D); Ben H. Ford (R.) Constable. East Fork: C. (Clint) Burnette (D); L. (Red) Heatherly (R). Presidential Ballot The presidential ballot, course, carries only the names of the nominees for the presidency | and vice presidency. The Democratic nominees listed on the of- C. w. of day, among the outstanding events ficial baUot are Franklin D of the encampment was an inspec tion of the various units, Friday, by Mai. Gen. John F. Williams, chief of the national guard bureau, Washington, D. C. Brig. Gen. John T. Kennedy, commanding general of Fort Bragg, who has taken a personal, Wil R*k HipLri interest in the North Carolina I T state guard since its formation nearly four years ago visited the j encampment daily, since the I guardsmen arrived. In addition to ' Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman. The Republican nominees are Thomas E. Dewey and John W. Brickekr. Democratic Rally Saturday A county-wide rally confering "with " GeneraWenkii^ held tb y Democrats of will be Haywood and welcoming the guardsmen to c?untv. Saturday afternoon at 4 Fort Bragg, General Kennedy ?.«12^_lt^?L."nJi0,gICSL.!?1S watched a large number of the units undergoing field problems. It was through his efforts that the state guard has been permitted to train at Fort Bragg, for the past three years. Among other observers were leaders of the South Carolina state guard. They were Brig. Gen. James C. Dozier. adjutant general of South Carolina, and Brig. Gen. T. E. Salley, commanding general of the South Carolina state guard. Included on the training schedule was instruction in military courtesy and discipline, dismounted drill, interior guard duty, use of the rifle and bayonet, tent pitching, bivouac selection, and special operations. Also all members of the guard fired for record on the rifle ranges, with a great (Continued on Back Page) week by Chairman C. E. Brown. Judge Felix E. Alley will be the principal speaker, and other political leaders of the county will be heard, including Grover C. Davis, John M. Queen and R. E. Sentelle. Music for the occasion will be furnished by the Soco Gap String band. All Democrats are requested to be present and a special invitation is extended to the women of Haywood county. Evangelist Smith To Preach Here The Rev. J. Harold Smith, well known evangelist of Knoxville, Tenn., will be heard in his tabernacle near the high school Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The public is invited.

The Canton Enterprise (19??–1971) was published in Canton, North Carolina by the Canton Publishing Company. Its preceding title was The Canton Observer (circa 1900-), and succeeding title was The Enterprise (1971-1996).

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