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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-12-12
Johnston: Denies
Collecting Funds
From, Teachers

Editor Skyland POSt:-Slnce /
have, recently. been asked the ques-
ton by a number of teachers and
other. citizens whether or not the
Democratic Organization of Ashe
County was collecting money for
campaign purposes from the teach
ers of the County, I am taking this
opportunity to answer and to state
as best I can my own personal posi-
ton and that of the organization as
I understand it.
The County Democratic Organi-
cation will welcome. at all times
any contributions made by any one.
voluntarily who is in sympathy
with the aims and principles of the
Democratic party, regardless of the
profession or position of the donor
and without reflection on their
motives. :.
However, "any method of collect
ing or attempting to collect cam,
paign funds other than by volun-
tary contributions, either by COM
pulsion or intimidation, > in our
opinion would be. rightly resented
by wholesome public sentiment;
would, if applied to teachers, tend
to draw the schools unduly into
politics and lower the standard. eff
ficiency and dignity Of the teaching
profession and would prove injuri-
Gus to our Party as well as to our
children and our citizenship"
II there is any present effort to
single out teachers as source Of
campaign funds, it is being done
without, my knowledge, sanction or
approval, and so far as I know, the
same is true of the organization.
Certainly, if the impression is being
made that teachers must contribute
in order to hold their positions, it is
contrary to my wishes and my: con-
victions. The teaching, profession is
=. 49,
a noble one, and must be kept clean
and above reproach. The employ
ment of teachers should be govern
ed by their fitness, their. prepare
ton, their character, and.sthe de-
sires of the communities to- be. serv-
ed by them. If any money, consider
alton should ever be connected with
their employment. it would be de-
grading to the profession and sure
" repulsive to the overwhelming
majority of our people, regardless
of party afiliation or party<loyalty.
AS Democrat who does not yield
to any in devotion to the party, I
submit the foregoing as the right
and wise party policy: for the pres
ent and the future. "a. -
Ira T. JOHNSTON.
Chairman Ashe County Democratic
Executive Committee.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-12-12

There will be worship in the
jefferson Presbyterian Church on
Sunday at II a. M, and at z p. m.
At one Of the services Universal
Bible Sunday will be observed.
Plans are underway and commit
tees are at work planning for pre-
sentation of a Christmas pageant.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-12-12
LOCALS

The American Legion Post of this
county will hold their regular
meeting Saturday night in the
local Legion hall.
Rev. F. p. Cook took a car full of
persons to the Jones Hospital in,
Johnson City Monday. DR.. U. G.
Jones fitted SIX of the number with
glasses. Trough private donations,
Mr.. Cook was able to get glasses for
two school children who could not,
|. otherwise, have afforded them.
Among those going with, Mr.. Cook
were Mrs. Connllery- Thompson,
Messrs. James Brooks and Roscoe
Neaves, Mrs. Thomas Campbell.
Messrs. T. B. Burkett and Toy
Doees, Of Widemouth, w. Va, spent
the week end with Mr.. Burkett'S
parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Bur-
kett, in Jefferson, and : went bird
hunting. go.
Messrs. Isaac Stuart and Callie
Davis, of Brandon and Tuckerdale
respectively, were in the Jeffersons
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Vannoy, of
Orion, are the proud parents of
twins, Thomas Wade and Harold
Ward. ~:,..- -,
: Misses Ella Mae and Catherine
Sutherland, who spent the week
end at their home at Glade Springs,
va, has as their guests Misses Beu-
lah Cockerahm and Ruth Barker.
/ County Superintendent ]. Ivan
Miller and Sheriff H. M. Miller
made business trips to Winston
Salem last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Mcclure, of
Boone, announce the birth of a
daughter, Patsy Ellen, on Dec. z.
Messrs. Horton and Balm Dough-
ton, of Sparta, were visitors in the
city Tuesday. It is reported that
Mr.. Horton Doughton is interested
in locating a Belk's Department
Store in the city.
Mrs. Mary Grant,, who was car
ried to the Wilkes Hospital last
week, is improving and is expected
to be able to return home at an
early date.
Mrs. c. H. Smithey, Of North
Wilkesboro, who spent several days
visiting in Jefferson last week, was
the honor guest at series of social
events in that city.
Miss Grace Kirby has accepted
employment in the Office Of the
county superintendent and Miss
Mona Kirby is doing clerical work
at the Jefferson High School. Mrs.
Guy Denny is doing similar work in
the local high school.
Messrs. J. C. and Roy Roland and
Mr.. J. F. Miller, of Stages Creek,
were in town Tuesday.
The Jefferson P. T. A., held an
interesting meeting at the Jefferson
High School, Tuesday evening. L. p.
Coward. president, presided.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. billiard, of the
Orion community, were in the city
latter part of the week. x:
The new home that is being built
in Jefferson for Mr.. and Mrs. L. p.
Coward is progressing nicely and
will be, when complete, one of the
most attractive homes in this Sec
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy T. Badger visit
ed their uncle, L. S. Roark, att
Whitehead, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Rose spent the
week end in Winston-Salem visit
ing their son, Claude, and their
grandson, both of whom are in the
hospital there. Claude has just had
his appendix removed and the
grandson has had his tonsils taken
out. .,
Ex-Sheriff T. K. Miller, of Ore
Knob, was in the city Monday.
Mrs. E. v. Pierce had as her din
ner guests Friday night Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Miller, Mrs. John Names,
Misses Lorene Perkins, Elma Wad-
dell, Charlotte Sutherland, Helen
Prosser, and Myra Garvey.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-12-12

The Woman's Club will sponsor a
benefit bridge at the Coleman Hotel
Monday night, Dec. 10Th at 1880
o'clock to which the public is in
vited. The proceeds will go to the
West jefferson High School.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-12-12

The Ladies of the w. M. S., OF
Jefferson, are holding their Bazaar
on next Saturday, Dec. IA, at the
Odd Fellows Building, across from
L. H. Logan's store. The Bazaar will
be in progress all day and lunch
will be served.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-12-12

The grade children of the West
Jefferson High School will give an
operetta on Thursday night, Dec.
10, at 1880 o'clock: The admission
price will be 10 cents to all.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-12-12

!. There will be Christmas pro
gram given at Obids School, Fri
day, December 10th at 1000 o'clock
The public is invited.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-12-12

Jack Nobletts, who lives on Gran
berry, died last week. Mr.. Knob
let's was an aged but highly re-
spected citizen in his community.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-12-12

Rev. John w. Luke announces
that Christmas programs and trees
will be had in his churches for next
week as follows; Thursday, Dec. 10,
at z p. m, at Bethel; Friday, Dec. 81,
10 a. m. at Loggins and at Z p. NJ,
at Mil1er's; Saturday, Dec. 81, 10
a. m, at Low Gap, and Z p. m, at
Laurel Forks, Other announcements
win be carried next week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-12-12

The ladies of the Clifton COM
nunity are having a pie supper at
the Methodist Church on Friday
evening at seven o'clock, Dec. Is.
Proceeds to go toward painting the
church. Practice has begun on the
pageant, "The Gift of the Magi''
will be presented Dec. %, at 1880
p. M, at the Sunday School.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-12-12
Aulihag Seasun Announcements

''The Charm School,, given by
the Lenoir-Rhyne Players and spon-
sored by the Jefferson p. T. A.. will
be staged at the Jefferson High
School Friday evening, Dec. Is.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-12-12

ADVERTISE IN The Skyland
Post. the only newspaper that
Is printed in Ashe county, and
the newspaper with by far the
best subscription list Of any
paper circulated in the county
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-09-19

Harlem On Parade
Opens at New Rex

Broomfield and Greeley. n pre-
senting their Harlem on Parade. .
the scintIllatiDg all-colored revue
now playing On the stage Of the
New Bex Theatre, Third and Uni
versity, made a special personal
survey Of the leading entertain
ment centers Of the country to sell
ect the bevy Of beauties seen IN
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-09-19

Mrs. Thomas s. Rogers of Spo-
kane is visiting as house guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Pitter, 1882
oath Ave.
Interdenominational revival ser
vices are now being conducted by
the Rev. Bythewood of New York.
Come out and receive a spiritual
blessing. Services held nightly in
GLIDING all day Sunday Rev. H.
L. Johnston, pastor.
The Colored State Democratic
Club held business meeting on
Monday, at the local Negro Demo-
cratic Headquarters, 2715 jack
son st.
Floyd Cox. barber, is nSsf locat-
ed at Dicks Barber Shor.
Mrs. Arthur SPENCE and Mrs.
Suzanne Lyons we-e joint host
osses at beautifully appointed
breakfast on Sunday honoring
Mrs. Cecilia jewell of Omaha. Ne
braska. The party was held at
the home of ,Mrs. Spencer and the
rooms were beautifully decorated
with fall Flowers. Mrs. Jewell was
also guess of honor at q beer par
ty giver by Mr.. Ralph Jones and
Mrs. Shame Lyons at the Rhein-
lander Brewery. After the party
lars. Lonnie Shields entertained
with a cocktail party at her home.
Mr.. VIM. Dixon was host Tues
day at his home for the meeting
Of the Mems Progressive Bridge
Club.
Mrs. Luella Gatewood was host
ess at her home wednesday eve
ming for the regular meeting of
the Younger Matrons Club.
Younger Matrons Club Gard
Party, September %, $3.50 p. M,
Dunbar Roof Garden. Door prizes
and quilt will be given away. Adj
mission CSC.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. 3. Conway have
recently returned to Seattle after
visiting various parts of the East.
Mr.. Conway attended the Grand
Supreme Convention Of knights
of Pythias in Rochester, New
York Mr. Conway is a member
o. the Puget Sound Lodge and
Mrs. Conway Of the Evergreen
Temple.
Mrs. P Vernon and daughter,
vermilta, left Sunday for Oakland
where they viii visit indefinitely.
Mrs. Vernon is the widow of the
late Milton Vernon, veteran post
office employee.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-09-19
Community Fund Drive

Keep the light a-burning' it's
the Seattle Community Fund slo-
gan and a plea which win be car
RED into every home in the Negro
community Of Seattle during the
next two weeks
The old fashioned oil lamp is the
symbol Of the campaign and many
dollars are needed to provide oil
that win keep it burning brightly
for another year, according to
Hugh Gruwell campaign chair
man
The lamp win be used on cam
paign posters. small replicas of
which win be given to contributors
to be placed in their windows as
the trademark Of good citizen,
cruwelI said.
The campaign goal is $500, 900.
the minimum amount needed by
the 81 Fund agencies, but Gruwell
expressed confidence that the drive
viii 60 over the top this year for
the first time in many years If
every Seattle citizen who Is able
to give win do his share.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-09-19
Lightweight Wrestling
Bouts Are Popular

Paddy Nolan. the marauding IT.
ishman who nearly caused a small
riot with his graphing tactics at
the Civic Arena this week, and
Billy Hassan, who was given an
ovation for his winning battle ag-
glnst Joe Kirk, have been signed
70 meet n next Monday nights
main event.
Both men had issued challenges
to wildcat Mccain, who won the
headliner last Monday, SO Match
maker Abe Kubey decided to let
the pair settle the argument by
themselves on the next Pioneer A.
g. card.
One Of the most popuiaf Wrest-
lers to appear in Seattle for some
time, Lou Mueller, Salt Lake city
German. win be seen again in the
semi-windup. A newcomer, Herb
Burgeaon Of Gutenberg, Sweden,
also viii be on the card as viii Art
English. better known as Young
Tarzan," who has been going
strong since he battled in Seattle
a year ago.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-09-19
Pioneer RealtOr Moves
To New Business Office

After being active in the real
estate and loan business in Seattle
for the past 10 years, Prentis I.
Frazier has moved to new offices
at 215 Lyon Building. Mr.. Frazier,
our only pioneer in this business.
has seen the community develop
from a handful of property own
ers and few small businesses to
our present state. He has played
no small part in this development,
having helped on with his shrewd
advice and ability to secure the
best Of possible notes and terms
for his colored clients. Mr.. Fraz-
Ter has also been identified with
various civic enterprises and or
CARNATIONS having served with the
.NAACP and the Urban League,
and championed the rights and
cause of the colored citizens. The
Enterprise heartily wishes him
success in his new location.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-09-19
Eclipse Shoe Repair Co.
Has Negro Shoemaker

Mr.. Lyle A. Lewis, 2216 E. Ma
olson st.. proves to Seattle Ne
groea that opportunity is still a.
knocking at peoples doors. Mr..
Lewis, well-lknown young man. en-
tered the employee Of the Eclipse
shoe Repair co. several years ago
as a bootblack. Being an ambi-
tious young man. he learned a
great deal from his fellow employ
ees Of shoe repairing. Now Mr..
Lewis is a full pledged shoe repair
er, regularly employed by the e.
clipae Shoe Repair shop at 104
pike St
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-09-19
Cyclone Walker Wins
Praise of Local Fans

Gus Vests new find, Cyclone
Walker, proves to be one Of the
most promising welterweights seen
here In many d moon. Walker re-
celved a big hand from the packed
house when he toaght on the
Steele card Tuesday. Cy-
clone walked into the ring and in
spected sarn= as Il looking for q
soft spot 70 land, bit when The
bell rang Walker quickly showed
the fans he was In there to fight
and win. The fans hope to see q
lot more Of Cyclone Walker.
Speed Maloney, another clever
boy in Vests stable, who halls
from Chicago, comes to the Coast
Wen recommended from Jack
Blackburn, trainer Of Joe Louis.
Jimmy Best. said to be one Of
Gus best boys, win meet Sailor
Mooney in Tacoma next week.
Mooney is plenty tough and If Best
beats him it win put Jimmy in q
position to head fight Gard In
any mans arena. Johnny Crismas
the lightweight Of the West troupe
is also a very clever boy and viii
fight Allen Foster, a fast Canad-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-09-19


Mr. Louis Todd Of the Little
Harlem Mite Club, was host to a
large number of fight fans at a
party honoring Gorilla Jones last
Tuesday night following the Jones'
Steele bout.
The annual conference Of the A..
ME- Zion Church, Cascade Dis
trict. win meet in Portland Sept
enber rs to 2o with Bishop John
w Martin presiding.
Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Johnson
viii leave Monday for the annual
conference of the A.M.E. Zion
Church which convenes in Port
land.
The regular meeting Of the
Workers Council viii be held Sat
urday evening at 8 p. M. ct the
Phyllis Wheatley Y.W.C.A. Mrs.
Wesley Robinson win speak on
Economics Or. 4. T. King viii
outline the employment program.
Sam Arshon. who operator the
shoe repair shop on the corner Of
22nd ind Madison, has added
cleaning and pressing service to
his establishment.
on Tuesday, September 10, at
3 p. p.., before a small src.sp Of
relatives and friends, Miss Doro-
thea Young. daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. Stephen A. Young, became
the bride Of Mr.. willard Scott Of
Cleveland, Ohio. Following the
ceremony the wedding party was
honored at a reception given BY
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Miller. The
happy couple viii make their home
in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Washington State Colcred
democrat Club Inc. its affiliated
county clubs and representatives
throughout the state was not q
part Of the so called convention
held September 10 and II, under
the auspices 9f the King County
Colored Democratic Club.
For further information please
consult the Executive Board Of the
Washington State Colored Demo-
cratic Club Incl r. Norris,
Chairman Of ak. Board, 1916 2srd
Avenue.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-09-19

Mrs Pearl Young was hostess
on Wednesday for the meeting Of
tie Matinee Matron's Club.
Just say = saw i advertised IN
the EnsernrIss.n
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-09-19
STEELE GETS NOD
IN JONES BATTLE


Although freddie Steele was de-
clared the ssnner Of the last Tues
days bout with Gorilla Jones. he
vim admit II was no easy task.
Jones Is rated as one Of the most
cagey fighters IN his division. and
proved TO the packed house he is
still able to take care Of himself
III the ring. Both fighters were in
the pink = condition and keyed
to high pitch. IN winning, stees,
showed he had improved since his
last meeting with the Gorilla
which resulted in a draw
Henry Woods challked up VIC
tory ia bis boot with Battling Giz-
~ Of pittsburgh. Woods coming IN
the ring at 141 pounds needed al
he knew Us the Cizzy proved to be
very tough hombre Woods fiat
tened Glzzy n the third round for
a count Of seven, had him in bad
way two other times, but Woods
was 3 very glad boy when the
fight was over.
A. Spina and Baby Palmore
went SIX rounds to a draw.
cyclone While Walker and Ed
die Ivory also drew A no-count
knock down BY walker ia the LIST
round earned him the draw
Young corpuz and Eddie Epina
opened the card with a four draw.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-09-19
Benjamin Eng Rites

Funeral services for Benjamin
&. Eng, 27-years-old, win be held
Tuesday. September 20. at / p. m.
from Bonney Watson Chapel. Eng,
a well-known Chinese BUSINESS
man, died September IS with
heart failure. The deceased was
owner Of the international Taxi
cab Co.. and listed among his
friends many Of our group
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-09-19

Just say q saw i advertised II
the Enterprise
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-09-19
Roy B. Misener Places
Negro on Clerk Staff

Mr.. John 0. Lewis. wen known
young politician, was recently add
ed to the staff Of Roy B. Minener,
County Assessor. Lewis Is the Sc
eond Negro to be placed rs clerk
IN the County city Building.
, 1935-06-05
FLOOD DEATHS
YET MOUNTING
Thousands Of Dwellers OF
Kansas Lowlands
Flee Homes

KANSAS CITY. June 5. Up
Thousands Of lowland jewellers
FASTENED the evacuation OF flood
threatened homes and farms We'd
nesday as the crestS OF the water
ourdened Missouri and Kaw rivers
raced to the junction here.
The crest Of the Kaw river flood
was about 70 miles west Of here,
threatening Topeka, While that OF
the Missouri river-already over
flowing in many places along its
400-mile course from here to ST.
Charles, Mo.-was about the same
distance 70 the north. Engineers
feared the total volume Of water
here would exceed that Of the 1908
flood.
NebraSka's flood disaster toll con-
tinued to increase Wednesday as
the Republican river crept back in
TO its banks and the danger OF a
serious flood along the Platte river
decreased.
An Associated Press survey show
ed IS recovered bodies and listed SO
others verified and reported dead for
a total Of l03. The Red Cross.
however. reported SO dead and So
still missing.
, 1935-06-05
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS

House Bill No. Z. which was put into
effect by II. q. ". No. IL. on January a.,
1898. was for a temporary remission OF
interest and penalty up TO July LIST, 1855
OF delinquent taxes.
Delinquent tax may be paid during
the month OF June with 5 per cent PEN
atty and nc interest. After July LIST,
these taxes Will carry 8 per cent penalty
and 8 per cent interest.
III. p. No. 6 passed by the 9Th Called
Session OF the 43rd Legislature. governs
the penalties on 1884 taxes. except In
cases where one-half OF this tax vas
paid prior to November 30th. 1884. There
will be a penalty Of 5 per cent II paid
In June. after June 30th. the penalty
will be 8 per cent together with 8 per
cent interest. Where one-hAlf taxes were
paid prior 20 November 3oth. the last
oae-half may be paid prior 10 June 3oth
without penalty or interest.
Article 4i2. Criminal Statutes. provides
that II Is the duty Of the Tax Collector
70 mail delinquent tax statements 70
all delinquent taxpayers during the
month OF July and that he shall furnish
70 the County or District Attorney a
duplicate Of all such notices mailed 20
the delinquent tar payer. subject 70
fine OF not less than 500 and not more
han $1,000. and subject to removal from
office.
Tax payments may be made ut the
branch office. located At the Madison
Hotel. In Harrington. a. well AZ - the
main office in the Court House AZ
Brownsville.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
, 1935-06-05
Oil Man Tells Valley
To Use Own Gasoline

AGPctAdA 70 AtlI AlfAuAh
HARLINGEN. June 5.-The mere
gasoline manufactured from Valley
gas that Valley people consume, the
larger the allowable for Valley wells,
according 70 Ernest o. Thompson.
member OF the state railroad COM
mission which has control Of oil
proration.
Valley people by consuming VAL
ley gasoline will help the Valley
considerably he added.
Thompson who was here for the
convention held by the League OF
United Latin-American Citizens.
gave a history Of the railroad COM
mission and how 1t came to have
jurisdiction over oil.
He said that the Valley was for
tunate in that its oil was being found
rear ports.
, 1935-06-05
Silva Rites Held

Funeral services we're held Wed
nesday morning for Francisco r.
Silva. q. at Villa Nueva Ranch.
The deceased was a resident Of the
ranch until her death Tuesday aft
ernoon.
Last rites we're held from Catholic
chapel at the ranch and interment
vas in the villa Nueva cemetery.
she was the wife OF Fermin silva.
Funeral arrangements were made
by the Cara Funeral Home Of
Brownsville.