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Q. Can Stamps of various denominations bo placed in one bum? I | A. Mure than one denomination in an album greatly increaaea the I work and coat of ro. / domption. Please, therefore, don't mix denominations. Q. May a minor designate a coowner or beneficiary? A. Yea, if the purchase la made by the minor from hia own wages or earnings. Q. Do I lose my Investment if my War Savings llond is lost, stolen, or destroyed? By Gib Crockett. , A. No; upon sutUfactory proof of loas or destruction the Treasury De1 part ment will issue a duplicate, usually without requiring a bond of ^ indemnity. Q. May I register the name <>f u beneficiary on a Bond without his knowledge? A. Yes. Records of War ' # Savings Bonds are confidential. It is not necessary for the Treasury to contact the beneficiary during the owner's lifetime. Only individuals may be named as beneficiaries.? No associations, churches, or clubs may be so named. Remember?>-the longer you keep War Bonds, I up to 10 years, the more valuable they become* " Pisgah News Notes I'isgah, Feb. 23.?Pvt. Linwood Ross of Fort Jackson, Is here on furlough^ visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Ross. The Women's Missionary society met with Mrs. C. M. Shiver, Sr., Wednesday, February 17. Devotional was conducted by Mrs. Kenny, the president. Acting leaders for the afternoon was Mrs. C. Mr Shiver, Sr., who had arranged a splendid program. Others taking part on the program wore Mrs. Clement Shiver, Mrs. Marion Shiver and Mrs. R. C. Crumpler. Special music was played throughout the program by Mrs. Leroy Rogers. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. W. F. Baker. During the social hour a salad course with pound cake, coffee and ice cream was served in the dining room. The community was shocked Thursday afternoon when Seaborn Missouri, a respected negro man, age 27, was killed by a falling tree. Mrs. D. J. Hatfield, Jr., and Mrs. Parker Hatfield' have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood in the loss, i by death, of their sister, Mrs. John Deas, of Sumter, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Ross and daughters, Alta and Pvt. Linwood Ross, were in Columbia Saturday on business. While there they visited Mr. and Mrs. James Ross and Miss Annie Lease Ross, a student nurse at the Columbia hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Delk and grandson, Jimmie Delk, of Charleston, visited their daughter-in-law and her infant son, Mrs. Knute^ Delk, and Douglas. here Sunday. Mrs. J. J. Hatfield, who is quite sick at the home of Mr. and Mrs. U. F. Baker, was visited Sunday afternoon by Mrs. J. H. Campbell and children, Nancy and Jasper, of Statesburg; Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Lenols and children, Juanita Carolyn and Sammy, of Heratio; Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McLeod and daughter, Mary, and Betty Baker, of Lembert; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Baker and son and daughter, Inland and Gladys, and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hatfield, of Sumter. The new church being built to replace the one destroyed by a tornado last May, la about compl?fte<t.s The Pisgah congregation hope to hold their first service there Sunday, February 28 at 3 p. m. They expect to have with them Rev. Simpson, pastor of Grace Baptist church, Sumter, S. C. /or t THROAT DUE TO ? -that TICKLE COLD /oold\ \DISCOMFQRTS/ . e> !?. ?!!. . L .1 I '.J. Jefferson Standard Assets Increased Greensboro, N. C., Jnn. 25.?All officers and directors of the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance company were reelected today at the annual ineetlUKs of shareholders and board members, a dividend of 40 cents a share on the company's 400,000 shares of capital stock, amounting to $160,000 was declared. President Julian Price was not present, having gone to llaltlmore, Md., last week for a physical check-up and a minor operation, but a telegram received by the home office force this morning stated that he will return Thursday. In his absence, the president's annual report to the share holders was read by Vice President C. M. Leak, who also presided over the directors' meeting. Col. W. A. Blair, WinstonSalem, presided at the meeting of stockholders. "Our investments during the year were made at a lower rate of Interest than heretofore, due, of course, to the current downward trend of Interest rates and to the plentiful money market. The company, however, earned a net interest rate of 5 per cent and will again lead all major com-' panics In interest earned on Its Investments, an eight-year record of consecutive leadership," the president's report to the sockholders disclosed. The 40-cent dividend will be paid January 29 to stockholders of record today. . Tho re-elected officers of the company are Julian Price, president; C. E. Leak, vice president; Julius C. Smith, vice president and general counsel; Joseph M. Bryan, Howard Holderness and Ralph C. Price, vice presidents; H. P. Leak, secretary; L. M. Johnson, treasurer; Ralph B. Coit, actuary; D. E. Buckner, associate actuary; and Dr. W. M. Jones,medical director. t The board members consist of Joseph M. Bryan, Charles W. Causey, Howard Holderness, C. E. Leak, Julian Price, Ralph C. Price, Pierce C. Rucker, and Julius C. Smith, Greensboro; Solby Anderson, Wilson; W. A. Blair, Winston-Salem, W. L. Brooks, Charlotte; Shepard Bryan, Atlanta, Ga.; A. G. Meyers, Gastonia; and W. G. Clark, Sr., and W. G. Clark, Jr., both of Tarboro. Members of the executive committee, composed of President Price and Vice Presidents C. E. Leak, Ralph C. Price and Julius C. Smith were reelected also. In addition to the president's report, statements were also submitted by Vice President Ralph C. Price, Julius C. Smith and Howard Holderness; also by Dr. W. M. Jones, medical director, M. A. White, agency manager, and Ralph B. Coit, actuary. J. T. Comer, of Gastonia, was presented as the company's leading agent in 1942 for having sold around $700,000 in new life insurance during the year. Victory Braeggar, Jefferson Standard general agent at San Juan, Puerto Rico, was also present and was introduced to the assembled stock holders and directors. The Jefferson Standard materially increased its investment in government bonds during the past year, President Price's report stated, and the company now owns $10,335,540, the largest amount of government bonds ever held by the company. During the year assets of the company increased more than $10,000,000 and now total $115,016,016. Insurance in force increased during the. year by around $20,000,000 and the company ended the year with more than $470,000,000 insurance in force. Pays War Claims The company's mortality experience, the report stated, was the best in several years. During the year, the Jefferson Standard paid $214,000 in war claims, representing 7 per cent of its total death claimB. , The company also has $71,000 in outstanding war claims where final proofs have not yet been received. The "missing in action" cases amount to $150,000, a large number of these policyholders being prisoners of war and not dead, however. The company has set aside out of the year's earning a "war mortulUy fluctuation tx)W of 1100,000. The pfattdeut's report also stated that the surplus was Increased $1,500,000 and $100,000 was added to the special contingency fund. The capital, surplus and contingency fund now amounts to $10,000,000, which Is approximately 12 per cent of the total policy reserves. There has been a reduction in the policy loans and liens outstanding, a large increase in the amount of policy proceeds left with the company at interest, premiums paid in advance show an increase. This is evidence of the generally improved financial position of our beneficiaries and policy holders, the report stated. Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Chronic bronchitis may develop If your cough, chest cold, or acute bronchitis Is not treated and you cannot afford to take a chance with any medicine less potent than Creomulslon which goes right to the seat of the trouble to help loosen and expel germ laden phlegm and aid nature to soothe and heal raw, tender, inflamed bronchial mucous membranes. Creomulslon blends beech wood creosote by special process with other time tested medicines for coughs. It contains no narcotics. No matter how many medicines you have tried, tell your druggist to sell you a bottle Of Creomulslon with the understanding you must like the way It quickly allays the cough, permitting rest and sleep, or you are to have your money back? (Adv.) % # t e DEMPSEY 3TOQNER BACK HOME Cadet Dempaey Stognor,'.who has been located at Maxwell Field, Alabama, has been trauaferod to Woodward Field, Camden. Cadet Stogner la the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. Stogner of llroad stroot, thla city, and was formerly connected with Stognor Motor company. Ration Information Columbia, Feb.-?South Carolina ration boards will resume issuing War Ration Rook One on and aftttr February 22, the state Office of Price Administration announced today. Ueglst rat ion for theae ration books, which are used to get augur, coffee and allocs, has been suspended since January 15 In order to allow local rationing hoards more time to prepare for distributing War ltution Hook Two. Registration for the second war ration book begun on February 22, and applicants for this book must present copies of War ltutiou Hook One at the time they register. in issuing instructions to late registrants for War Ration Hook Oue, OTA inude it clear that while registration for the new war ration books Will take place at school sites throughout the state, application for book one must bo made in person at the office of the local rationing board serving the area iu which an applicant regularly lives. A person registering for War Ration Hook One for tho first time must mtmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmrnm fill out the usual application form and, In addition, provide hla local bourd with the following Information: 1. l'roof of hla Identity, auch aa a selective service reglatratlon card or driver's license, or other Identification which will aatlafy hla board. 2. Proof of hla present address, auch aa a currently dated light, gas, or phone bill, a bank statement, or similar proof. 3. A statement that he has not registered before and the reason for j his failure to register previously. 4. A record of the address at which j he lived on May 4, 1942, and all the ' addresses at which he has lived since (hat date. 1766 Students Register At Carolina Columbia, Feb. 22.?Spring semester registration at the University of South Carollnu closed Saturday with 1Q6 students entering the University for the first time, according to John A. Chase, dean of administration. A total of 68 men and 47 women wore added to the institution's student jrollti this semester, bringing total enrollment for the. year td 1766 includlug 1040 men and 726 women. Dean Chase said that the University's enrollment for the year had decreased only t) per cent from last year's figure, a fact regarded as encouraging since the national average decrease is 16 per cent for all colleges and universities. Total enrollment | last year was 1027. I Final enrollment figures for the spring semester alone list 770 men and 570 women, a total of 1365, compared to a fall semester enrollment of 1661. Most men leaving school after the fall semestor went immediately into the armed forces, Dean 4' Chase said. Students who entered the University in the spring semester wero the first to register under the institution's new accelerated year-around program under which students may complete requirements for degrees in two and a half years. No fragment of the legendary Colossus of Rhodes, one of tho famous [seven wonders of the world, has surjvlved from antiquity. HIGHLIGHTS FROM PRESIDENT PRICE'S 1942 REPORT-AND WHAT THEY MEAN TO OUR POLICYHOLDERS INTEREST EARNING MAINTAINEDThe Company earned 5% on invested assets during the past year. Jefferson Standard has consistently maintained leadership in this field. INTEREST PAYMENT RATE MAINTAINED ?Paid 5% interest in 1942 on policy proceeds held in trust for policyholders and beneficiaries. This rate has been paid continuously since the Company's organization ' in 1907 ?another reason why Jefferson Standard POLICY DOLLARS ARE LARGER! * SURPLUS FUNDS INCREASED-Surplus, capital and contingency reserves total $10,000,000 ?a new high mark in additional funds for policyholders' protection. ASSETS AGAIN INCREASED-As.oU increased $10,251,131 during 1942 and now total $115,016,016. These assets, highest in the Company's 35-year history, represent a healthy condition and growing strength. tV SALES HIGH ?Sales of new life insurance during 1942 totaled $46,000,000 ? 30 % of this on those already Insured in the Company. INSURANCE IN FORCE? $470,000,000 Jefferson Standard life insuranoe now owned by 190,000 policyholders?a $20,000,000 increase. * BENEFITS PAID?Policy benefits paid by Jefferson Standard in 1942 amounted to $6,170,604. Since organization in 1907, the Company has paid $131,465,865 to policyholders and beneficiaries. cfeffelson tStandald LDollars ari figntino in thi war Every time you pay your premium you are not only buying the security and protection of life insurance for yourself and your family, but you are also contributing to the war effort, and the stability of our national economy. Your life insurance dollars, invested in War Bonds and Industry, help to finance war production. They also help to fight Inflation because they are not competing for scarce consumer goods. * As a contribution to the war effort, life insurance underwriters sold War Bonds in 1942 totaling over 2Vs billion dollars. Jefferson Standard Agents are Equipped to Give You Service Geared to Wartime Needs Under current wartime conditions a sound life insurance program is even more important than before.. Jefferson Standard agents are trained life underwriters ? each well equipped to give you wise counsel and timely information that will be helpful in planning your life insurance program. Consult our local agent the next time you are in the market for Life Insurance. - 8 91 U it It Building ANNUAL RE PORT FINANCIAL STATEMENT * DECEMBER 31, 1942 ASSETS LIABILITIES | Cash $ 2,299,116 Policy R?i*rvtt .... $ 94,042,029 Unitod States Govern- Thil '? squired by j I mont Bonds .... 10,333,540 la,w *? aM,u1rB Paym#nt of policy obligations. ; State, County and . _ ? Municipal Bonds . . . . . 4M.?7 All Othor Bonds . . . 9,556,367 . C|aimi |n ww%m Qf . Stocks 6,941,442 on which proofs j Listed securities carried at Have not been received. j market, cost or call value, Reserve for Taxes . 419,144 whichever is lower. pr#m|umi and Interest First Mortgage Loans 37,912,344 Paid In Advance . 1,099,339 ! On farm property $6,072,- Policy Proceeds Left i 423, on city property with Company . . . 7,493,464 $51,839,965. Dividends for i Real (state 3,762,373 Policyholders .... 1,061,669 This Includes our seventeen- Reserve for All Other story Home Office Building. Liabilities 240,930 | Loans To Our 1 Policyholders . . . 13,241,464 Liabilities .... $105,016,014 j Secured by the cosh values Contingency of policies. Reserve . $1,400,000 ! Premium Loans and A !und tforl I Liens 3,119,461 d?prsdatlon on real ^ _ . . . , . tate and investment fluc! S^red by the cash voiuee tvoHonsu | of policies. Capital . . 4,000,000 Investment Income In t . ?Course of Collection . 1,060,355 assigned . 4,300,000 Premiums la CoarU of Totol Surplus Funds for AdCollectlon 2,995,247 dltlonol Protection of j All Other Assets . . . 195,910 Policyholders .... 10,000,000 TOTAL Admitted Assets $119,016,014 TOTAL . . . .$114,014,014 N We shall he glad to famish Annssal Report Ooofclet on request b C. 0. Stogner Special Representative 128 East DeKalb Street Camden, S* C J. H. Mobley Special Representative Kershaw, S. C. ' u __ _ ; T-.^y V- - ~ ',,vv'-*F* % r ^' . 1 "