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I / / r f-Cr Page Two THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, December 13, 1945 NEWS OF . . . MEN IN THE SERVICE Guadalcanal, the'Marianas and the I Philippines. The destroyer \s credit- jed with shooting down seven planes and with 14 '‘assists and probables.” — JOHN C. HARMON, son of Mr. WILLIAM O, SHEPHARD, of the anc j Tyj rs l S. Harmon of this city, navy, son of William J. Shephard of;| s now home after serving three this city, is enroute home from Pearl and a ha i f y ears j n the marine corps. Harbor aboard the USS Saratoga. ■ ^orp Harmon was a member of the From San Francisco he will go to a 4.^ \t ar i ne division and took part separation center to reeqiv^ his dis-1 in invasion of the Marshall Is- charge from the service. lands, Saipan, Tinjan, Iwo Jima, and ♦ — i received two letters of commenda-! ADOLPHUS C. MEADORS of the t ion. quartermaster corps, has received ♦ an honorable discharge at the Char-, CECIL F. McCOY, seaman first leston naval station and returned to class, has received his discharge from his home here. Meadors was in the the service at the Charleston separa- navy 20 months in the American tion center and returned to his home theater of operations. His decora- here. Seaman McCoy entered the tions include the American theater, navy February 9, 1943, and saw duty European - African - Middle Eastern, at Sarrtar in the Philippines, and and Asiatic-Pacific ribbons, and the Attu in the Aleutians. He wears the Victory medal. Asiatic-Pacific ribbon and Victory ♦ j medal. HORACE E BROWN, seaman first class, of Route 1, Clinton, has re- PVT. FRED K. OWEN, son of Mrs. ceived a discharge from the navy af- Alice Owen of this city, is now en ter 32 months service. He wears the route home from Pearl Harbor and Apierican theater and Asiatic-Pacific will receive his discharge immediate- ribbons and the Victory medal. .liy at a nearby separation center. He I is one of the 1,200 high-point marine CARL F YOUNG, seaman first 1 veterans - who is returning to tfie class, after serving 1-9 months in the [states aboard the USS Kalinin Bajf, navy, has received hjs discharge and; returned to his home here. He holds CPL. JAMES B. NEAL, siarfi of the Victory medal and wears the [Mrs. S. B. Neal, has receivejpari hon- American theater and Asiatic-Pacific orable discharge at Seyprfour John- r bbons. ! son Tield, N. C., and p^turned to his ^ i home here. Cpl. N^fu was stationed SGT. CLIN C JOHNSON, son of Topeka army afr field, Kansas, as- Mrs. J. B. Johnson of this city, was s jg ne d as 'h\>rfraulic specialist and honorably discharged Saturday from wcars t h e ^American theater ribbon the army air forces at the separation and ViOtfry medal. He entered ser- base, Johnson Field, N. C. ! v ice odi^aril 2, 1942. Sgt. Johnson, a bookkeeper em- ^ ployed by Maxwell Bros. & Bensom/'^, j^UGENE C. KING received Greenwood, ,n civilian life, enterj*^ honorable discharge from the the service September 13, 1943. hmcT served as a radar mechanic hi Eng land. _ I He holds the European theater ribbon with three bf stars, Good 1 army last Friday at Fort Bragg, and j has returned to his home here. He I returned from overseas November 28! and landed in New York. Conduct medal, ^American theater; ^ c ‘ served 2< months over ribbon, and tli^Victory medal. seas. He entered the service in April, 1943, and fought with th 45th di- HENRY/T. SIMMONS, shipfitter, vision until the war ended, at which has received an honorable discharge was transferred to the 9th at the Charleston separation center! c ^ v * s ' on with the army of occupation. returned to his home here. He ^ as cre dit ov’er 400 corn- centered the service on August 13, ^ at days. 1943, and was on duty at Dansville, Pfc. King participated in the fol- R. I., and New Guinea. lowing battles and campaigns; Na- ples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern CLARENCE EUGENE TURNER, France, Rhineland. Central Europe, seaman second class, is now serving His decorations include the Silver! on the USS Conyngham, destroyer, Star medal. Bronze Star mddal, I which is returning to the States after Presidential Citation, Bronze Service- fighting the Japs continuously since Arrowhead, Good Conduct medal,! Dec. 7, 1941. The Conyngham saw Victory medal, ETA ribbon with five) action at Pearl Harbor, the Battle of battle stars, American theater rib-' Midway, the Battle of Santa Cruz, bon, Combat Infantryman’s badge, I and numerous invasions, including and Army of Occupation ribbon. CASINO THEATRE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, December 14 and 15 SYDNEY GREENSTREET REGINALD GARDINER'S. SAKALL Ducted t>r ROBERT S.1AYNE • PETER GODFREY Sc f te- P'fcr by ; • • '>usw 4 Adel* Cor*'t'jndini F • ,n nr, u--k : *• S by Ail«en Hyrultor Feature Begins: Friday: 2:15, 4:11, 7:15, 9:11. NEWS. 9c and 35c MONDAY AND TUESDAY, December 17 and 18 9c and 30c Show SATURDAY. MONDaKaND TUESDAY, December 17 and 18 This Gun for Hire Reissue of the thrilling picture that millions have already seen and by popular demand is brought back for the public to witness once again. Featuring ALAN LADD and VE RONICA LAKE. Feature begins 232, 4:25, 7:32, 9:25. “CHINA CARIES ON,” “EYES FOR YOU” and NEWS. 9c-30c Feature begins 2:15, 4:37, 7:15, 9:37. “HOLLYWOOD VICTORY CARA VAN” and NEWS. 9c and 35c IQ A. M. Show MONDAY. WEDNESDAY Decern Nib THURSDAY, 19 and 20 4 WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, December 19 and 20 Lightning Carson Rides Again Colonel Blimp Thrilling adventure of the open plains of the West. With TIM Mc COY giving you excitement as never 'before. / , The adventures of a British colo-1 Feature begins 2:00, 4:27, 6:54 and. nel in a war tom England. The life,9:21., and death of Colonel Blimp will thrill the millions that see it.-* Feature begins 2:31; 5:29 and 8:27. Please note: Due to the fact that this picture is so long we are able to play only three shows a day. Please come Senorita From the West Here’s a bit of adventure of the West combined with excitement of on scheduled time as to enjoy *he! the big city. With ALLAN JONES picture more and give your neighbor! anc * BONITA GRANVILLE a chance to see it. Also “MY MAN JASPER” and a — *h good comedy. 9c and 35c 10 A. M. Show WEDNESDAY. Feature begins 3:00, 5:27^ 7:54 and 10:21. Jungle Queen, Chap. 8 9c and 30c Jh FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, December 14 and 15 Behind City Lights i Crpoks, robbers, cops and a green I farm girl who is attracted by the glitter of city lights. Romance, sus- ' pense, thrills, drama and excitement i in this picture of gay city life. With LYNNE ROBERTS, PETER COOKSON, JEROME COWAN and ESTHER DALE. Feature Begins: | iday: 2:24, 4:51, 7:18, 9:45. Saturday: 1:30, 3:57, 6:24, 8:51. Trail of Kit Carson Saturday: 2 00, 3:56, 5:52, 7:48, 9:44. Western thrills, action, suspense,! excitement and romance. With AL- 1 LAN LANE, HELEN TALBOT, TOM ' LONDON and TWINKLE WATTS. Feature Begins: Friday: 3:32, 5:59, and 8:26. Saturday: 2:38, 5:05, 7:32, 9:59. The Purple Monster Strikes, Chap. 12 % A to V j ' "N . . <*. 4- \ > Wise shoppers look ahead ., .< and anticipate their Christmas eieeds. In this way they not only avoid the "hut minute Tush,” but they enjoy the •widest selection of desirable gifts and are SURE to have the gift they want when they want it! We have th* ’’just-right” gift for everyone on your Christinas list! >• ’ »•„ Asmall deposit holds Any Gift in our store till Christmas Diamond Engage ment Ring in carved mounting. *39 75 Diamond solitaire Engagement Ring. Distinctive! H7 50 ' Stunning diamond solitaire Engage ment Ring, 3-diamond Engage ment Ring; smartly styled. SJJSO 3-diamond Engage ment Ring in fish tail mounting. 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