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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-03-07
OBITUARY OF NANCY JOHNSON

Nancy K. Childress-Johnson was
born Nov. 3rd, 1862 and died Feb.
END, 1885, being ~ years, months
and 10 days old.
She professed religion early in life,
joined Methodist Chapel, Southern
Methodist Church and lived consis-
tent member as long as the church
existed.
She was married to E. F. johnson
Nov. 80, 1879. To this union were
born twelve children, six having died
in infancy and the following still sur
vive: ]. A. Johnson, North Wilkes
boro; J. r. Johnson, Chilhowie, Va;
Mrs. Lille Weaver, Smethport; R. E.
Johnson, w. A. Johnson, and Mary
johnson of Warrensville.
The deceased was a CONSTANT
Chistian, devoted wife and loving
mother, always ready and eager to
do anything she could for the COM
fort of her family and neighbors.
Like many other good people she
had her trials and troubles in this
world, but she held out faithfully,
and never lost sight of the life be-
yond.
A precious one from US is gone,
A voice we loved is still,
Her place is vacant in our home
That never can be filled.
-Blanch johnson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-03-07
ERA. ALLOTMENT FOR N. C.
100000 SHORT OF REQUEST

An allotment of $1,350,000 has
been made for ERA general relief
work in North Carolina for March,
Mrs. Thomas O'Berry, state admins
traitor, was notified Thursday.
The March grant for general relief
is equal to the sum allocated the
state ERA for this purpose in Feb
ruary, but falls $1O0,792 short of the
amount Mrs. O'Berry had requested.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-03-07

At the present rate of foreign e.
:hange Great Britain's public debt i
$40, 231, 100000 or 1891 per capito
while the present public debt of the
United States is approximately $48,-
100, 900, 900, ($2S, 500, 100000 national
md $19,60O.OOO,OOO subdivisional) or
1886 per capita.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-03-07
Mrs. Thomas O'Berry Says ERA
Work Is Slowed Due to Lack
of Available Funds

Raleigh, March 5.-Five thousand
ERA work projects, in force at pres
ent, can be increased to over 5000,
and the 10000 persons employed on
January 1 can be increased to $4,000
if funds are made available, Mrs.
Thomas 2,Berry, state relief admins
TRAITOR, Said today.
Under present policies of the relief
administration, Mrs. O'Berry explain
ed, only a limited amount of materi-
ais may be purchased for work pro-
jects under ERA supervision. For
this reason, there are approximately
1000 necessary projects on file unap-
proved because of funds insufficient
to purchase needed materials.
If local communities could secure
funds sufficient to buy materials,
1000 new projects, carrying improve
ments into every section Of the state,
could be started Immediately. These
projects together with the 5000 now
in operation would permit employ
ment of the $1,000 employable per-
sons now on relief rolls, under the
present policy of counting but one
employable person to each family.
Projects now in force, Mrs. O'Berry
pointed out, represent all phases Of
construction and repair work, bring
ing benefits to communities all over
the state.
Public property projects in ERA
program now in force include new
construction or repairing of roads
and streets, public buildings, schools,
community houses, hospitals, bridges,
sewage and water works system, re-
irrational projects, landscaping, ero-
sion control, conservation of fish and
game, and eradication of disease
bearers and pests.
Projects vitality affecting the well
fare of relief clients, and affording
needed improvements in towns, cities
and rural centers include remodeling
and repairing houses, resettlement
housing for subsistence homsteads,
and the demolition of condemned
houses and other buildings.
This deartment of ERA activity in
clude remodeling and repairing of
houses, resettlement housing for SUBJ
gsistence homsteads, and the demoli-
ton of condemned houses and other
buildings.
This department of ERA activity
includes also the production and dis
tribution of food products, and other
articles needed by the unemployed.
These projects include the making of
clothing and bedding in ERA sewing
rooms which employ persons on the
relief rolls, canning and preserving
foods, and cutting of fuel.
Ashe county projects, which have
not only provided needed employment
for unemloyed persons, but have re-
suited in necessary improvements of
permanent community value, include
the following which are either COM
pleted or in process of completion:
gymnasiums have been constructed
for high schools at Nathan's Creek,
Lansing, Grassy Greek, Elkland, eff
erson, New River, West Jefferson,
and Fleetwood; and extensive repairs
have been made on school buildings
all over the county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-03-07

Despite the goth amendment to the
constitution retiring future chief
executives will serve II days as
lame duck" presidents.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-03-07

An explosive 20 per cent stronger
than TINT and comparatively safe has
been discovered. 1t is nitroammonia
and can be exploded only by full
sized dynamite cartridge.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-03-07

The neutron, the atoms core, is, ac-
cording TO Columbia university physi-
cists, Ito, 900 900 ,Oo0, 900 of an inch
In diasneter.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-03-07
WOULD SELL LIFE TO
DIE FOR HAUTMANN

Stanley Prystup, 37-year-old relief
worker Offered to substitute for
Bruno Richard Hauptmann in the
electric chair if his family were paid
$4,000. The family baked, however.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-03-07

Auto accidents in rural areas are
increasing faster than in urban areas.
There are about 100000 delin-
quent and needy children in this
country.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-03-07
TIMELY FAR GU1Sr1L1.S
ANSWERED AT COLLEGE

Question: How can broodiness h.
eliminated from flock of Barre
Plymouth Rocks?
Answer: Broodiness is an inherite,
trait and can be eliminated by carefi
breeding. Start now and remove al
broody birds from the breeding flock
These birds should be sold or used
home as food. If they are kept ant
placed in the laying flock a band
should be placed on the legs for iden-
LITIGATION. No bird showing a banc
should be carried into the next year
either for laying or breeding. This is
the only way to eliminate broodiness
in any breed and several years O.,
careful work are necessary to get the
desired results.
Question: When should lespedeza
be sown on small grain?
Answer: This legume should be
reeded on small grain either in Feb
''ary or March. Where the Korean
'ariety is used the seeding can be
,ade late due to the early germina-
ION Of the seed. This variety will
'erminate in about two weeks while
he other varieties require from four
five weeks for termination. When
his is considered and the seed put in
ON THE DATES MENTIONED the
termination will be late enough tt
avoid late freezes but early enough
for the young plants to be well es.
5ablished before the hot, dry weather
s.
Question: How much tobacco can
the small grower with two or three
acres plant this year?
Answer: Where the base tobacco
acreage is 3.2 acres or less the grow
er may plant the base acreage of the
farm or three acres, whichever j!
smaller, and may sell his base pro-
duction allotment not to exceed 2,40(
pounds. To plant this acreage, how
ever, the grower must agree that M
rental or adjustment payments, in
Guiding any payment for defcienc.
in sales shall be made under the 1913!
contract. To secure these payment!
the grower must reduce his acreage
and poundage according to the term!
of the contract
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-03-07
1T PAYS TO GET
Approved SERVICE ON YOUR
CAR OR TRUCK

You bought your Dodge or Plymouth be.
cause you decided it was good value for
your money built right, of the right
materials. You didn't make any mistake,
eitherl Dodge and Plymouth are made Of
the very finest materials -. engineered to
cut service to the absolute minimum. When
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-03-07

On the average throughout the
world it takes seven acres of land to
feed one person..
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-03-07

any of these materials are to be replaced,
Plymouth parts and that they are installed
and that your vehicle is adjusted in the
manner approved by the manufactures.
Then your car or truck will last longer,
run better, cost least for upkeep!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-03-07
Ply OUI||||
S v ICE
DUNG CAN
MOTOR CO.
E. MAIN ST.

Joins Dodge and Plymouth
The Washington times., 1935-01-19
BEHIND ESILVER SCREEN

Hhave been added to RKo Radios
"Laddie."
Charles Coleman has been
added to the cast of "The Goose
and the Gander," starring Kay
Francis, which First National has
placed in production. Alfred E.
Green is directing.
Ralph stauh is a third owner
in o gold mine in Alaska Greek,
Alaska, which starts operations
this month. The mine has not
been worked since 1912. staub
is producer.director Of shorts at
the Warnes Bros.-First National
studios.
Columbia has engaged Billie
Seward to play opposite Tim
Mccoy in "The Revenge Rider"
Dorothy Wilson, who played in
intensely dramatic role in "The
White Parade" is playing a light
romantic lead opposite George
O'Brien in Harold Bell Wright'S
best seller, when a Mans q
Man."
Melville Brown has been signed
by Robert T. Kane to direct the
latter's Fox Film adaptation of
the Ben HechtROsS Caylor stage
play, "Man-eating Tiger"
Egon Brecher and Henry Kol.
ker are additions to Warmers
"Florentine Dagger"
Dan Jarrett, who staged "Big.
Hearted Herbert" in New York
has rejOined the film colony. He
wrote "Salt Water" q stage sue.
cess, and cOllaborated with the
late Montague Glass on "Keep'
ing Expenses Down" and "Why
Don't You Go Back?"
Reginald Owen will demonstrate
his versatility in Call Of the
Wild" being produced by Twen
tieth Century. Having played
nothing but romantic, comedy and
other characterize tiOns during his
long, varied career on the stage
and screen, this Is the first time
he has been called upon to play a
heavy.
Peverell Marley has the distinc-
ton Of having done the camera
work on two Of the 10 best pictures
Of 1884 as picked in the Film
Daily'S nationwide poll Of critics
"E1ouse Of Rothschild" and Count
Of Monte Cristo." He was also in
charge Of the photography on
Bulldog Drummo ond Strikes
Back" 1.-THE Mighty Barnum" and
"Clive Of India"
The Washington times., 1935-01-19
Death Is Finis
OF "ScandaI"

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 10. No
body thought to comment upon it
at the time, but the death Of
Lowell Sherman makes a clean
sweep of the principals in that
fatal party which led to the death
Of Virginia Rappe and to the sew
eral trials Of Roscoe Arbuckle on
a charge Of murder.
Various other persons were in
and out of the San Francisco hotel
room while the party was in
progress, but the leading figures
in the investigation were Al
8 e m mac cher, Fred Fishback,
Lowell Sherman, and Arbuckle.
Since then all Of them have fol-
lowed Virginia Rappe to the
grave.
Death also has struck twice at
the attorneys in this cause celebre
Of early Hollywood history.
The Washington times., 1935-01-19
Jimmy to Sue
France

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 19.-Film-
lands champion optimist is
James Dunn, who'll sue the
French government, in an effort
to establish title to a disputed
island in the South Pacific.
The actor claims to be the owner
of a three-acre dot of land north
of the Society Islands. The
nearest point of civilization is
Tahiti and the French govern
ment has informed Dunn that
his title to the island is not
clear.
If he wants to argue, colonial
authorities point out, there are
the courts.
And argue Jimmie will, or, at
least that is his present intent.
The star came by his claim
through his broker father, who
took the charter of Nalta1fran
Island as part payment for stocks
and bonds purchased by the late
Capt. Langridge Afford, South Sea
explorer.
The good captain used the
island as a base for pearl fish
ing and is reported to have
done we'll in his venture.
Dunn admits he has no special
use for the South Pacific islands,
but his Irish blood is up.
He's busy now working at Fox
in George Whites Scandals"
but he hopes to get a vacation in
the spring or early summer to
visit his property,
The Washington times., 1935-01-19
A Lady Induces Mr.. Lederer
To Take Up Soul pture

} things about my first attempt,
the head Of a man"
In case he wants to try larger
figures. the actor revealed he has
a studio ready at hand.
Lederer won't confirm-not
now, at least-the romantic i'm.
plicationS Of his friendship with
Mary Anita LooS.
I'VE have known each other
only 10 weeks" he says.
But he does believe in love at
first sight, Lederer adds.
The star made another interest.
ing admission. His European
lawyer Is making arrangements
which will convert his legal sepa-
ration from his wife into Q final
divorce,
The Washington times., 1935-01-19
Nick Foran Is
Fall Guy"

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 19.-Nick
Foran, red.headed Fox actor, won't
accept any more strangers at
their face value.
With blood in his eyes, he is
looking for slick confidence man
who Just took him for trimming.
The gyp artist worked his stunt
very smoothly.
One day he called Foran, reeled
off the names Of many of the
actors friends back East and sug.
gested they get together. Nick
invited him to the house.
BY the time the slicker finally
showed up, Nick was ripe for the
touch. It turned out to be a bad
check for q sizable sum.
And what burns Nick even
worse, his faVoritO oVercoat also
disappeared.
The Washington times., 1935-01-19
10 Years Ago in
Washington
(Januarv 1N. 1N2M

(January 10, 1926)
METROPOLITAN - Lewis Stone in
Husbands and Lovers"
COLUMBIA-D ouE las Fairbanks in
"The Thief of BaEdad."
PALACE-Pola NeErl in East Of
Suez"
EARLE-Richard Dix in "a Man
Must Live"
The Washington times., 1935-01-19
Mae West Put Under
Close Police Guard

Although she has not received
any more threatening letters, Mae
West is still under the close guard
Of two officers from the Los An
geles district attorneys office. ALI
the doors to the stage on which
she is working in Nov I'm A
Lady" are guarded; admission is
by pass only. The two officers re-
main on the set with the star
throughout the day.
Several months ago Miss West
received letters which threatened
injury if she testified against a
suspect charged with being in
Volved in the robbery in which she
lost some diamonds and money. A
second suspect is still at large.
The Washington times., 1935-01-19

HOLLY WOOD, Jan. 10.
Glenda Farrell will be teamed
with Joan Blondell in Travelling
Saleslady," a forthcoming War
ner production. Also featured in
the cast are Hugh Herbert. vii.
liam Gargan, Ruth Donnelly and
Grant Mitchell. Ray Enright will
direct.
Howard EstabroOk, Scenarist,
has been signed by Fox Film and
will subsequently adapt the Cor.
don Rigby.RObert Dillon story,
"OrchidS to YOU"
Katharine Hepburn and Francis
Lederer will be costarred by RKO
Radio Pictures in Break of
The Washington times., 1935-01-19
BY HARRISON CARROLL

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 15.-Under
Hollywood's watchful eyes, Francis
Lederer and Mary Anita Loos are
finding new interests in common
every day. From world peace,
they have progressed to sculpture,
which they now plan to study to-
gether.
The CzechoSlovakian star today
gave Anita LooS' pretty niece full
credit for his interest In the new
hobby.
II have always been interested
In sculpture" he said, "but she
encouraged me to actually try it..
Mr.. Hubert StowittS, the artist,
has been sind enough to say nice
The Washington times., 1935-01-19
He's Bing Now

Because his leading lady, Dixie
Lee, in Paramount's "Win or Lose"
is Mrs. Bing Crosby, in private
life, Joe Morrison has been nick
named "Bing" by the workers on
the set.
The Washington times., 1935-01-19
Worked His Way

Fred MacMurray, making his
film debut in 1.-THE dilded Lily"
sang and played in an orchestra
to pay his way through Carroll
College in Wisconsin.
The Washington times., 1935-01-19

Am ericana &C.
tresS in Paris,
and I don't be.
lieve any b o d y
has printed yet
that Mary has
a strong notion
to dramatic it
as a Broadway
vehicle for her.
self. The star
has been hirt.
ing with foot
light ventures
for several years
now, and her
success on the
radio has given
her confidence.
The Washington times., 1935-01-19
5 Years Ago in
Washington
(LAnnnrY 10. 1Aan

(JAnuaFy 10, 103O)
KEITH'S-"Hit the Deck" with Jack
Oakie.
EARLE-charlotts Greenwood in "sc
METRoPoL1TAN-John Barrymore ir
General Crack"
PALACE-Norma shsarer In Their
Own Desire"
COLUMBIA - Maurice Chevalier ir
THE Love Parade"
The Washington times., 1935-01-19
PiCkfOrd Pens
New Novel

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 19.-Very
likely, it wasn't chosen with that
in mind, but the title Of Mary
Pickford's new novel will get
plenty Of exploitation value out
Of the stars see-sawing marital
relationship with Douglas Fair
banks.
The book, out soon, is called
"Demi-Widow."
It Is q romantic story about an
The Washington times., 1935-01-19
20 Years Ago in
Washington
(Lannarx 10. 1919

(January 1OI 1919
GARDEN - George Nash In The
Jungle"
STRAND - "Buckshot john" with
Hobart Bosworth.
CRANDALL'S-"Queen Margaret"
EMPIRE-Florsnce Crawford in THE
Beast Within"
The Washington times., 1935-01-19

Hearts," under the direction of
Phillip Moeller. Production is OK.
pected to start within two weeks.
Steffi Duna, RKO Radio star
who appeared in La Cucaracha"
and Red Morning." is convaleSc.
ing from an operation performed
recently at a Hollywood hospital.
Lou Brock has changed the
title Of his first Fox musical pro-
duction from "AdiOS Argentina"
to Argentina" Tito Gulxar,
popular radio singer, will enact
the leading role in the film.
Jimmy Butler and Virginia
Weidler, who distinguished them.
selves in Paramount's MRS.
Wigs Of the Cabbage Patch"
The Washington times., 1935-01-19
IS Years Ago in
Washington
(January 10. 192O)

(JanuaFy 10. 102O)
RIALTO-Constance Talmadgs in Two
Weeks"
GARDEN-"Ths copperhead." with
Lionel Barrymore.
PALACE-"The Beloved Character"
with Lew Cody.
COLUMBIAEB washburn in
TOO Much Johnson"
METROPOLITAN - Norma TalmadEe
in She Loves and Lies"
Imperial Valley press., 1935-08-31
l. A. Stocks

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 81. (U,P)--
Stocks moved in a narrow range on
the Los Angeles stock exchange to-
day with prices slightly higher on
small volume.
About the only activity was in
Lcckheed Aircraft with a 1900 share
turnover. 1t advanced to AS on
early sales for a new high for the
year to drop back to close at A,
unchanged.
Republic Petroleum was up a at
.2M on TOO shares; Bandini Petrol
cum was off Il at on 600 shares;
Kinner Motor was unchanged at 48
cents on 900 shares; Transamerica
was unchanged at 77s on 400 shares;
Union Oil was up u at 175s on 300
shares: Claude Neon was unchang-
edat 10A on 200 shares; Southern
California Edison was up B at 21E
on 200 shares: Southern Pacific was
up 38 at 1872 on 200 shares; Los
Angeles Investment was unchanged
at 5 on 100 shares, and Universal
Consolidated was up a at 6 on 100
shares.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-08-31
ARIZONA MAY
SEND TROOPS
To DAM SITE

PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 81 UP
Arizona may send troops back to
the Colorado river to halt construc-
tion of Parker dam, Governor B. B.
Moeur intimated today.
II haven't anything to say right
now bur | would remind you that
I never have lifted martial law
from the Parker dam area" the
governor said when informed by
United Press of Secretary Of Inter
ior Harold Ickes' order to resume
work on the structure.
Tomorrow is Sunday, Monday Is
a holiday, and I'll tell you more
about it Tuesday the governor
said. Il intend to tai; it over with
Attorney General John L. Sullivan.
Governor Moeur declared war
on California months ago when ne
declared martial law at the Parker
dam site and refused to permit
contractors to cross to the Arizona
side of the river. The Arizona eX-
peditionary force Of six men ana an
officer sWatted mosquitoes ana KEPT
guard on the shore while the Afl-
zona Navy" a flat-bootomed river
scoW. patrolled the channel. the
force was withdrawn when work ON
the dam was stopped
Imperial Valley press., 1935-08-31
TEXAS BOASTS


AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. 81. W.R-
The new deal" has chosen DR..
Robert H. Montgomery, Texas most
noted college professor, to head the
economic advisory section OF the
federal planning board.
Not only did the University OF
Texas lose popular teacher, but
the administration of Gov. James
". Alfred forfeited a chief brain
truster." 1t was Dr. Montgomery
who authored a bill, defeated by the
Texas legislature this spring, to
control public utilities through
rate fixing state commission.
Montgomery came into promi-
nence during arguments over the
measure. He was called radical.
and at least one state representa-
tive announced he would seek
Montgomery's removal from the un-
iversity faculty.
The newest new dealer" from
Texas is a disciple of Jeffersonian
democracy who admits he never
passed up an opportunity to make
an audience economic minded He
has addressed numerous groups dur
ing his 13 years at the University OF
Texas.
Freedom to choose Job, life.
wife. politics, and religion; and
freedom of thought and expression"
have been the basis of Montgom-
ery2s political-ectflomic teachings.
Private monopolies have been his
aversion. and his views are of mod
flied socialism-"reward on the bas-
is of service" ]"
Montgomery's duties at the ma
tional capital will be both as an
adviser to the federal planning
board, agent to approve expendi-
lures under the $4,800,000,000 fund,
and as a field lecturer. He has
been granted one-year leave from
teaching.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-08-31
FAIR
OPENED TODAY
BY GOVERNOR

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 81. UP-
Californias 81st annual state fair
opened today in a blaze of color
which reflected the return of op-
timism to farmers. manufacturers.
stock raiserS and industrialists.
OVercrowded livestock and poul-
try paviions. more elaborate coun-
ty agricultural displays and an un-
usual array of modern farm equip
ment combined TO indicate that
better times we're returning to
make the fair one of the most
successful the state has witnessed
Gov. Frank F. Merriam played
the traditional role of official fair
opener when he turned a golden
key in the main gate lock and
preceded a throng of officials and
children into the grounds.
More than 469 oe0 passed through
the gates last year TO establish
new record. Fair officials aimed at
100000 for the To-day exposition
this year. Some of the ATTRACTIONS
expected to boost the attendance
are:
New and elaborate county dis
plays in the agricultural building,
which always is the center of in
terest: S10000.000 worth of eXhib-
its in Is pavilions and barns;
daily running and harness races
which have drawn the best horses
ever appearing at the fair, so
per cent increase in beef cattle
and swine show entries. nightly
horse show. fireworks displays and
musical extravaganzas; increased
educational exhibits and demon
strations. a midway of games and
rides; open air dancing; vaude-
vile and band concerts; polo and
model airplane flying contests.
Southern California citrus groves
and the harbor at San Pedro are
blended in the Los Angeles eX-
hibit.
Six tower pillars adorned with
oranges ana grapefruit form the
BACKGROUND for a display OF tropi-
cal fruits grown in Orange county.
A model yacht harbor is Santa
Barbara's contribution. Sub-tropl-
cal fruits are grouped around the
goddess Pomona who reigns over
the Ventura exhibit.