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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-28
RED CROSS IS
 ESTABLISHING
 NEW AGENCIES
Juneau Roll Call Director Phillips Receives
 Information

Red Cross First Aid Stations on Highways and the Home and Farm Accident Prevention are two Red Cross projects now engaging the at tention of workers in the local Red Cross Chapter, who are also busily engaged in plans for the annual Roll Call, November 11-28
 Edwin H. Carroll, Director of the field staff of first aid experts who are establishing highways stations in the Pacific Area in cooperation with the local units, in communi- cation to A. B. Phillips, Director of the Juneau Red Cross Chapter Roll Call, says widespread support is be- ing given to these two expanded projects for the conservation of human life and limb. He states.
 Danger Signs
 Reading the danger sign on the highway after you have collided with a train at a grade crossing or gone off the embankment on a curve is like locking the barn after the horse is stolen. It is too late to read the signs when waiting beside a demol- ished car for medical aid.
 No one can estimate how many thousands of lives have been saved by prompt and intelligent use of Red Cross first aid training During the past year 187 ,255 persons receiv- ed certificates indicating they are qualified to give emergency treat ment in accidents. Since this Red Cross service was established a quarter of century ago, 950,801 per- sons have been certificated.
 First Aid Instructions
 First aid instruction for men em- ployed on Federal relief and public works projects as well as the Civil ian Conservation Corps camps were also featured duing the past year.
 Another special program launch ed this year and now holding the attention of the Red Cross first aid instruction is the cooperative plan of training the members of 11,000 American Legion posts throughout the nation. The American Legion has potential man-power of one million.
 Safety in Water
 Safety in the water is another important phase of the Red Cross program developed with increasing success in the 21 years since the service was instituted.
 More people than ever before were enrolled this summer in Red Cross Aquatic Schools where leaders are trained in first aid and life-saving methods, that they in turn may inn part to others the knowledge thus gained
 Many thousands of persons par ticipated in the public campaigns for swiming and life-saving instruc- ton.
 CCC Training
 "A new feature of the life saving program during the season just clos ed was the training given to men in the Civilian Conservation corps camps by Red Cross personnel under the direction of War Department officials in charge of the camps. Fiftyseven schools were organized and 4 ERo ,,,o,, arrnIIoI
 During the past year 74,274 Life Saving certificates were issued bring ing the total to 634,247 since the es- tablishment of the service"
 MT. Phillips invites every man and woman to join the Red Cross and have a part in supporting and ad- vancing these Red Cross activities.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-28
DOUGLAS BOY VICTIM
 OF STRANGE ILLNESS

Jimmy Devon is slowly recovering from his illness resulting from the measles at St. Ann's hospital His sickness at present is termed Psycho- losis, rare condition sometimes 'e- sulting from various maladies. Only semi-conscious most of the time. Jimmy is apparently living in a world all of his own, from which some definite shock will perhaps be re- quired to bring him out.
 Douglas Wahto returned home Sat- urday from the hospital, following an operation for appendicitis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-28
DIR. PYLE OFF ON
 EXTENSIVE TRIP

Dr. T. J. Pyle, Field Dentist for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, left for Petersburg on the Northland last night. After week in Petersburg, Dr. Pyle will spend several weeks on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island, returning to Juneau shortly before Christmas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-28
MAKES SURPRISE VISIT

Mrs. David Leggett, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. William Robertson in Ketchikan for the past month, arrived on the Northland Saturday to visit with her sister here, Mrs. John Mills. Mrs. Leggett's home is in Vancouver, B. 0.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-28
LOREN PROMOTED

Hans Loksn. electrician of the Alaska Juneau, has received notice that he will have charge of the sal- mon Creek power house when 1t is completed He plans to move in the company house, now awaiting him,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-28
PUBLIC WORKS RESUMED

Wright and Stock, contractors, re- sumed work this morning on the Douglas Water system dam construc- ton. A shovel and crew of men started on the work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-28

soon after the first of next month, with his family.
 Loken is longtime resident of Douglas and is member of the present Douglas City Council.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-28
GOES SOUTH

Jerry Hudson left on the North- land for visit at Everett. Washing ton, where his parents reside. He plans to bring his young son back with him on his return trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-28
CARD PARTY TONIGHT

The auxiliary of the FOE. will hold card party today as the wealth CT has moderated, A large attendance is anticipated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-28

SPECIAL DELIVERY ID DOUG- LAS! Daily at 10:00 am. and 2:30
 m. Kelly Blake's SPECIAL DE-
 LIVERY-Ph0ne 442. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-28
LEAVES ST. ANN's

William Steinbach left St. Ann's hospital where he had been receiy- ing treatment for asthma. this morn ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-28

SPECIAL DELIVERY TO DOuG-
 LAS! Daily at 10:00 am. and 2:30 pm. Kelly Blake's SPECIAL DE- LIVERY-Phone 442. adv.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

their own request. The fifth
killing was that of an infant
who was born an inbecile with
no hope of ever having any
mind. The doctor strangled the
child.
The doctor is quoted as say
ing: "If I permitted a dog to
suffer, as these patients were
suffering, I should be prosecut-
ed for causing unnecessary
cruelty, not putting it out of
misery"
Many of the leading lights in
the profession in England agree
with the attitude taken by this
doctor and are asking that a law
be passed making it legal to put
hopelessly ill and suffering out
of their misery.
In the majority of cases
among civilized nations, the
parents who have the misfor-
tune to have an afflicted child
love and care for it even more
tenderly than they do their
healthy offspring for the very
reason that the child is unable
to care for itself. When death
mercifully intervenes, it is con-
sidered release, but no right
minded mother and father
would want to have their child
deliberately killed. And so are
our feelings toward our aged
those who are a care and troub-
lie to themselves and their rela-
tives and friends. And so are
our feelings again toward our
ill and suffering.
1t is true that such persons
might be better off out of the
way, but a law making it legal
to put them out would have I'M
ending consequences that are
easily seen. AS long as sickness
and suffering prevail, medical
science will continue to search
for cures. If we are able to rid
ourselves of reasons for such
searching, our entire future
would be black and hopeless.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14
FATHER SUES THE
CITY OF HICKORY FOR
DAMAGE TO HIS SON

Hickory, Nov. 8-Two suits for
total damages of $11,500 from the
city of Hickory were filed in Ca
tawba Superior court today as a
result of an accident November "a,
1884, in which Edward Baker
Pierce, five, was severely burned
when his clothes caught fire from
dambeau placed as a warning
signal on a local street. In one suit
asking $4,000 damages the Pierce
lad is made plaintiff by his next
friend and father, E. T. Pierce. The
second action seeks $1,000 damages
with the father as plaintiff
1t is alleged that city workmen
"carelessly and negligently injured
the plaintiff" by permitting the
torch to remain lighted in the street
until about noon, so that the 10Y
and a companion were attracted t
it in their play.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14
WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH
OUR HOPELESSLY ILL?

Quite a stir has been made in
England during the past month
because a doctor of standing
and prominence has confessed
that he has deliberately killed
five of his patients who were
hopelessly ill. He says that he
killed them to put them out Of
their misery and that he does
not feel that he has committed
murder but rather that he has
benefited his patients and those
who had the care of them. Ac-
cording to his statement, four
of the persons killed were men,
incurably afflicted and suffering
great pain. He poisoned them at
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14
PRESBYTERIANS STUDY
FOREIGN MISSIONS

During last week the Jefferson
Presbyterians held a Church School
of Missions and observed the week
of self-denial and prayer for
foreign mission. Two courses were
offered. THAT Other America" was
the book taught by the pastor for
the Young People and Adults. A
story course was given by Miss
Katherine O'Neall for the Juniors.
A similar school is being given
this week in the Lansing church.
A third course is being taught by
Miss Ruby Hudler. Each school had
a good attendance.
Miss Kathryn Hunt is conducting
a one-teacher course in missions at
Big Ridge.
There will be service of worship
in the Jefferson Presbyterian
Church on Sunday at HOO a. m.
and 7:15 p. m. The public is invited
to these services. Sunday School is
at 1000 a. m. and Young Peoples
League is at GAS p. m.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14
PARENT-TEACHER
ASSOCIATIONS

It is amazing how few Parent
Teacher Associations there are
in the county when we realize
the Importance such organiza-
tons are to the welfare of our
schools. A couple of years ago,
in answer to the complaint that
the Parent-Teacher Associa-
tons demanded small chapter
fees, the Community Clubs
were started in various sections
of the county. All had the same
objective, that of keeping a bet
ter feeling of cooperation be-
tween the teacher, student, and
parent, and every school in the
county should have such an or
ganization during each school
year. Parents are too often
prone to criticise school man.
agement without knowing what
they are talking about. Nine
times out of ten, if they would
90 to the teacher with fancied
troubles, they could straighten
them out without taking up for
the child in the case, or without
injuring the school by "behind-
the-back" talking.
An organization which brings
the parents and teachers to-
gether regularly helps more
than anything else to keep
good feeling" in school COM
munities.
The five outstanding points
which are embraced by the
work of the P. T. A., or Com
munity Club, are:
To promote child welfare in
home, school, church and COM
munity.
To raise the standards of
home life.
To secure adequate laws for
the care and protection of chill
dren.
To bring into closer relation
the home and the school, that
parents and teachers may CO.
operate intelligently in the
training of the child.
To develop between educa-
tors and the general public such
united efforts as will secure for
every child the highest advan-
tages in physical, mental, moral
and spiritual education.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14
AN ABOUT FACE IN
FARMING NECESSARY

Value of farm land and buildings
in North Carolina has dropped
from $1,O76, 1893, 900 in 1919 to $685.
1884, 1888 this year. In other words a
basic source of wealth has dried up
approximately 40 per cent in Is
years, the University Newsletter
reveals. It gives this state some
thing terrific to think about.
The situation is to some slight
degree less alarming by reason of
the fact that our relative position
with other states in farm values has
reminded virtually unchanged to
give evidence that the depression
has been nationwide as well as
local. It is but slight consolation,
however.
For North Carolina the indict-
is severe, indeed. We continue to
fail to avail ourselves of the value
and wealth that is ours for the
utilization of the bountifulness with
which nature has endowed us. We
need to apply ourselves to special
lied crops and to get away from the
pauperizing effect of cash crops to
the neglect of those which can be
produced and marketed profitably
and to the enrichment of a state
needful of becoming great deal
more self-sustaining than it now is.
To the problem there is need for
application of our finest minds and
abilities. No state in the union ex-
ceeds North Carolina in agricu1tur-
al possibilities but to that realiza-
ton must be brought more special
lied technical knowledge and ap-
plication. Our way to lasting pros
perity lies great deal more in de-
veloping agricultural opportunity
than in manufacturing-one is
basic, the other supplementary. We
need to utilize the favorable eli
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14
Obituary OF Wiley Eller

Wiley Eller, son Of Jacob and
Elizabeth Eller was born Dec. z,
1865, and died Jan. /, 1885, at the
age of SO years. -
The deceased was married to Isa5
belle Ashley and to this union were
born five children, four bows and
one daughter: Melvin, Ambrose.
Henry, an infant son, and Mrs. v.
G. Hartsoe, of West Grove. The
boys have all gone on before to
the other shore, but the daughter
and wife are still living to mourn
the loss of a dear husband and
father. His mother is still living in
Ashe county and three brothers.
Uncle Wiley, as he was called,
joined the Union Baptist church in
early life and lived devoted men,
Der until death. He had not been
in good health for some time and
seemed to lknow that death was
near. He left such sweet evidence
of his going to a happy land, and
he talked of the beauties of heaven
and his joy at going there until we
feel that our loss is his eternal gain.
The funeral was held at his home
by Rev. Walter Powers and Rev.
Troy Baker. He was laid to rest in
the cemetery at the Friends Bury
ing ground at Little Brick Church.
BY MRS. S. P. JOHNSON.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14
Lansing Larger Parish Notes

The people of Bethel M. E..
Church and community last week
had the pleasure of having the
Cook Hairless quartette sing several
sacred songs and participate in the
devotional part of the meeting. The
gracious message of the evening
was brought by Mrs. J. M. Prevette,
who used the book of Philippians
as her subject. At the close of the
meeting it was voted to have a
singing school in the near future,
and subscription was taken which
guaranteed it. The meeting closed
with a collection for new steps for
the church. The citizens of Bethel
desire to thank the quartette and
Mrs. Prevette and invite them to
come again.
The first quarterly conference Of
the Lansing Circuit will be held at
Rich Hill Church, II a. m. Monday,
Nov. 25th. The Holy Sacrament will
be administered at this service.
The pastor trusts that each
church of the circuit will be repre-
sented and will bring reports from
the church Sunday School and
young peoples societies.
DR.. c. c. Benton, the district.
supt., will preach at p. m. Monday
night at Rich Hill Tuesday Nov.
Goth he will go to Green Valley for
the first quarterly conference of the
Ashland circuit Rev. Lowell C..
Stevens, pastor.
Nov. 10th the pastor filled his
regular appointment at Graybeals
Chapel, Lansing, and at Bethel at
2 p. m. A break down prevented
him from driving to Green's Chapel
for his regular preaching service
there. The people of this church
plan in the near future to move
their church off the hill onto level
ground near the cemetery.
FRANCIS P. COOK, Pastor.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

LOST-One wire-haired terrier
male dog. Color white with one
brown ear and brown ring around
eye on opposite side from brown
ear. Short tail. Strayed or stolen
about a month ago from home of
Mrs. B. c. Sharpe, Glendale,
Springs. $500 reward for return
Skyland Post. Dog answers to name
of "Pa1."
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

mate, the longer growing season,
the wide range of botanical pro-
ducts that are ours without even
the asking, those are the envy of
other states which would spare no
effort to develop far more fully the
latent possibilities which we appar-
emily do not appreciate to the ex-
tent of converting into the great
riches dangled before eyes untrain-
ed to appreciate the possibilities
perhaps because they come too
easily.
The High Point Enterprise.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14
NANCY RUTH REEVES, Editor

Late news from Washington
says that Huey Longs Share
the Wealth movement has more
than likely died with its origi-
nator. While it was national in
scope, it was begun without any
organized set-up and now that
the force behind it is gone, its
future is very uncertain. It's fu-
ture could be no more uncer-
tain than its principles were
impractical.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14
A CENTURY OF PROGRESS

A hundred years ago today,
With wildernesses here,
With powder in his gun, the man
Went hunting for the deer.
Now the sport is somewhat changed
And on a New Deal plan;
With powder on her cheeks the dear
Goes out and gets her man.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

EDWARDS will leave w. Jefferson
Tuesday, Nov. Is, at a. ms
for Bel Air, Md. Reduced rates.
For information or reservation see
Carl Miller, West Jefferson, N. c.
or w. B. Edwards, Darlington, Md.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

A perfect bridge hand dealt to
c. J. Westcott, an Idaho oil man,
almost left him with an imperfect
hand in reality. Excited by his good
luck he leaped to his feet, caught
his finger in a collapsible chair and
nearly severed the digit.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

San Juan, Puerto Rico, merchants.
were asked to shift their shopping
hours to comply with an eight-hoIf
law and permit the return of the
old Spanish custom of the midday
siesta from IL to two which was
abandoned 40 years ago
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

WANTED-Locust fence posts for
prompt delivery. See me for
prices and specifications. ]. H.
Myers, West Jefferson, N. C. 11-21p
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14
LEST WE FORGET
To The Friends Of Orphanages In
North Carolina:


North Carolina:
The Thanksgiving season rapidly
approaches, reminding friends of
the orphanages of their urgent
needs and the necessity of supply
ing them. Care of the large number
of homeless children in North Car
Dina is of prime Importance and
people of our State never forget the
orphanages at this time of the year.
Annually, for years, there has been
a special effort to aid them at
Thanksgiving.
The North Carolina orphanages
are supporting approximately 5000
homeless children each year. This
does not include the number assist
ed through Mothers Aid. The sup
porting agencies of these orphan
ages have gone into this work on a
voluntary basis and churches and
fraternal orders have been impelled
by an inner motive of kindness and
service to take themselves, and into
their hearts, the care of the needy,
homeless children of the State. The
Thanksgiving season has been made
far more beautiful since the people,
generally, have found joy in the
opportunity this season presents to
assist in the program of child care
and training.
Every orphanage in North Caro-
lima needs money. During the de-
preston, and even before, a great
many things were left undone at
the orphanages. That condition still
exists, but liberal Thanksgiving do
nations by interested citizens, es-
pecially from thos best able to give
most, the orphanages will be en-
able to pay their bills and face the
winter with greater sense Of Sc
curity. We, therefore, wish to i'm
press upon your minds and hearts
the needs of the orphanages of
North Carolina at this season of the
year. 1t is an opportunity to render
a service to homeless children and,
at the same time, make an invest
ment in worthy childhood that will
pay dividends far beyond all hui
man expectation.
Not a single citizen in the State,
either male or female, should fail
to join in the movement to provide
room for helpless orphans in the
homes supported by loving gener-
osity. We cannot escape condemna-
ton here or hereafter if, seeing hui
man need, we pass by on the other
side," or, if facing manifest duty,
we seek to shift responsibility to
others.
On Thanksgiving Day, the Mas
ter expects everyone to do his duty
to the orphans, His children, our
neighbors-our brethren. Every cit
izen of the State is admonished to
forward the INCOME OF A DAY
to the orphanage of his or her
choice. It will be an investment in
the mind and heart and soul of an
orphan child, or children, with all
their infinite capacities for good, or
evil, in the world. a
Respectfully,
M. L. SHIPMAN, Chairman,
A. S. BARNES,
c. K. PROCTOR,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

BEAUTY CULTURAL complete
course, competent instructors.
You may learn in a short time.
School approved, and accredited,
rates very reasonable. Write or
visit Hinshaw School of Beauty
Culture, Box Sc, North Wilkesboro,
North Carolina. ~
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14
WANT ADS
, Twenty-Five Cents Charged
For Each Want AID

FOR SALE-2 good heating stoves
and one good oil cook stove. Low
prices for quick sale. See DR.. B. E.
Reeves, West Jefferson, N. C.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

Kyrill Shdanoff of Kovno, Lithu-
ania, who saw Napoleon and his
defeated army flee from Russia,
died at the age of 125.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14
Statesmen Wanted

MAN WANTED for Rawleigh
Route of 800 families. Good
profits for hustler. We train and
help you. Write today. Rawleigh
Co., Dept. NCK-249-SA2, Richmond,
Virginia.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

COLONIAL HOTEL for reasonable
rent to reliable party. Mrs. B. VIZ
Tugman, West Jefferson, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

See the beautiful living room
suite we are giving away. Come
in and let us tell you about it.
Rhodes Furn. Co., w. Jefferson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

FOR SALE-Two real good calves,
short-horn and hereford. See Lee
Goodman, Nathans Greek, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

1929 CHEVROLET COUPE, good
condition, priced cheap or will
trade for livestock. Rhodes Furni-
ture Co., West Jefferson, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

WANTED-Good used s h. p. gaso-
line engine Rhodes Furniture Co.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

THREE PIOANOS FOR SALE-1
Milton Play, like new, 2 uprights
in excellent condition. Priced cheap
for quick sale. Rhodes Furn. Co.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

There are 114,0O0 blind persons
in the United States.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-11-14

Closeup Of picturesque Ras Ismai,.
one of the fiercest chieftains In Hale
Selassie's kingdom. and man who
is>leading his tribe into battle against
the Italian invaders. An interesting
thing to note Is that Ismali wears the
headdress worn only by the Ethiopian
warriors who fought and defeated the
italians at the battle Of Adowa In
1895.