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The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-24
EXPLANATORY CIRCULARS
AGAINST NEGROES Are
DISTRIBUTED in PEN IN.
Crusaders Seek To Eliminate Negroes
From Political Activity

That for every ounce of white
blood spilled. there will be tons Of
Niger blood spilled.
I'VE were honest law abiding
citizens until the Niger used his
influence To have Il so-called Equal
Rights bill passed by group OF
selfish politicians. We did not
want to discriminate against tine
Niger. Everyone seemed to b.
satisfied but we must have treated
tn Niger too good, he wants the
same privileges as as the White
man, especially with the whit.
Woman. WAKE UP WHITE MAN
DECENCY REQUIRES IT. TIKI
NIGER, asked for this and we
are going to give Il 10 him and
give IL 10 him RIGHT.
"ANY WHITE THAT UPH0LDS
A NICGER WILL BE TREATED
THE SAME AS A Niger.
"Do your part to help move the
MASON-DIXON. line NORTH OF
PENNA
CRUSADERS are here there
and everywhere. COOPERATE
JOIN-We1l be with you until the
State blongs to the WHITE MAN.
DON'T DESTROY. PASS
ALONG TO ANOTHER WHITE"
CONTINUE on page ~
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morning.
AZ meeting held at Mt Olive on
July 26, II was voted TO dismiss
Rev. Askew as pastor of the in
stitution following which iniunc
tion proceedings were fled. Thos
named In the injunction were T..J
Luke, Lawrence b lion, Perry Tay'
lor. L. B. Beasley. S. V. Marshall
II. l.. Marshall Louis McGill, and
Messrs Clark and Berkley.
During the hearing Tues. Judge
Ferguson demanded that any
charges which the opposition might
wish to make against Rev. Askew,
be made in an open manner. so as
to allow him opportunity to meet
the charges.
In reference 10 the alleged charg-
es OF immoralty and dishonesty,
Rev. Askew made the challenging
statement that If any such charg-
es can be sustained against him,
he would voluntarily resign and 1t
would not be necessary TO ask for
his resignation. He was represent
ed at the trial by Attorney r. A.
Martinez. while the opposition was
represented by white lawyer, At
torney Roberts.
When interviewed Wednesday by
a Tribune-Independent reporter.
Rev Askew made the following
statement:
Il regret that happen to have
Continued on Page 81 |
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-24
Robinson Weeps
Over Loss OF P&|

As reported thru. the iuternf''o
News Service W
There were tears in the eye> 81
Smiling Bill Robinson wbeu
earned OF the death ug VIII No<5@@
"thc best friend ever had
II Just can't help ,r,io<}
confessed. "Ite was the EreI
(Cenilnue'l On raee q |
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vic and cooperation that had been
given the club for the past three
and one half years. Mr.. Ferguson.
made a touching response and his
fine siprit made deep impression
on everyone present He congratu-
lated the Cub on the fact that II
had grown to the point that Il be-
came necessary 90 seek larger
Quarters.
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Fetchit Mourns
"Buddy Of ALP

a. roported thru the International
't|I+E News Service
One % the most sincere OF con-
aoiences offered in reverence over
fhr1eatn OF VIII Rogers was given
~ ksltpin Fstchit. who appeared
81 many Rogers pictures.
Fssctt's tribute:
We'll. an 4 know Il that !
<>oc1Hkiy heard before read n
N en- papers. VIM Rogers, every
bcj5< y hediy. h dead.
"kn1 rhat he was 70 me- well,
(rpstssea on Page q
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-24
MITCHELL URGED TO VOTE
FOR GUFFEY COAL BILL

The NAAcP was advised that the
bill will benefit thousands Of Ne
gro coal miners who are members
Of the United Mine Workers Un-
on. which draws no color line.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-24

New York-From ELS
worth, Pa. the Natioial AS
sociation for the Advance
ment of Colored People has
receivtd a crude leaflet
headed: "The White Crusa-
ders are here to case the
Niggers out of Pennsylva-
MIA"
Certain white groups in Pen
nsylvania are TREMENDOUSLY excited
Ibsi,ause the lgislatuya passed al
equal rixnls M ~ld kpss int'
effect sebtembSr \ ~ White
Crusaders represon<od only tn,
rabblerousers. but many '.respec,
table" whites are said to be bitter
" opposed TO tho law. The com.
plete Crusader leafIet follows;
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vices or messenger work.
The letter from Mr.. Fake state,
that this matter has been discuss
ed with Mr.. Fakes office and thai
certifications are now made with
out discrimination.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-24
SUBSCRIPTION
CAMPAIGN
OPENS
Last Week For Agents Who
Solicit To A pl y
Biggest Commission And Fine OPP
portunity For Energetic Active
Men and Women Who Are
willing To Work

The Tribune-ndependent
Detoit's largest Colored
weekly in Michigan is out to
get 5000 new subscribers
For 20 months te Tribune
Independent has made a re-
cord that has inspired con-
fidence and greatly benefit
ted the race.
The paper has carried local and
national news and delivered on
time 49,,
The public now feels that the
Tribune can be dpended upon ior
a definite service. Reports coming
into the office indicate that the
rub,,c IA very enthusiastic and
ready 10 cooperate 100 per cent In
the drive for new subscribers.
Organization
plans for the drive will be COM
Melted next week.
All persons who desire 10 WORK
IN the drive must apply at the OF
Ace not later than August Slst' IL
ia easily possible for evry agent
10 make 25 to so dollars per wek-
Every organzaton, religious
aociai, business and poiiticai VIII
NJ asked to cooperate.
plans will carry the drive not
only all parts OF Detrcnt but sub
rriptions will be sought In every
chv or town In Michigan. where
ulored citizens live before the
ave is over. The managemnt hop
N to make this the most complete
intesive campaign ever launch
IN behalf Of Negro Newspaper
tDetroit.
IN drive begins Sept. End. Agents
call at evry home. One years
scription will cost $500 and;
months subscription will will
A s1.25. No smaller subscrip-
4 will be offered. All persons
F,nr 70 have the Tribune mail
their homes must take ou'
nst a ak month subscrpton.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-24

New york-cOngressmsn Arthur
W. Mitchell was urged this week
TO vote for the Guffey Coal bin by
the National Association for the
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
SIX OFFER TO DONATE SITE
FOR HOSPITAL IN COUNTY
Plummer Asks Any Others Who
Have Suitable Sites to Com
municate with Him

Prof. r. E. L. Plummer, chairman
of the investigation committee on
ways and means for the erection of a
county hospital in Ashe, reports that
six citizens have expressed willing
ness to donate site suitable for
building a hospital. He promises to
divulge the names of these parties in
the next issue Of the Skyland Post.
The plans as now drawn up call
for a 2O-room hospital that will cost
from 80 to 40 thousand dollars.
Mr.. Plummer asks any other per-
sons having land that they would
donate to send in to him, in writing,
the amount they would donate, de-
scription of the location, and the con-
ditions under which it would be given
He urges that this be done at once.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
BAUGUESS TO DELIVER
ADDRESS AT JULY. FOURTH
CELEBRATION AT FIG

The Lansing Larger Parish of the
M. e. Church will sponsor Field
Day again this year on the Fourth of
July at the Ashe county camp meet
ing grounds at Fig.
The program will begin at ten
o'clock in the morning and will con-
sist of singing until ten-thirty when
Attorney Grant Bauguess, of Jeffer-
son, will deliver an address. Dinner
will be on the grounds at Fig.
The afternoon will be given over to
contests, games, and a general good
time. The program will be in charge
of Rev. H. H.. Cash, who was formerly
director of athletics and basketball at
ne Alvin C. York School at James
Town, Tenn.
Mr.. Cash invites the public to at
tend the celebration and help to enjoy
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
INTERESTING PROGRAM
SLATED FOR FELLOWSHIP
MEETING NEXT SUNDAY

Rev. Frank Y. Jackson, pastor of
the Madam Russell Memorial Metho-
dist Church of Saltville, Va, will de-
liver the principal address at the
Countrywide Fellowship Meeting next
Sunday afternoon, June 30, at the
Grassy Greek Methodist Church. The
theme for the meeting is Evangelism.
Mr.. w. H. Worth, of Jefferson, will
preside and will call the meeting to
order at 2 o'clock. Besides the address
noted above there will be several brief
addresses by prominent Methodists in
the county, and special music under
the direction of Mrs. Carl GRAPHICAL
of West Jefferson. An outline of the
program and those participating is
as follows:
Hymn; Evangelism in Ashe County,
Rev. P. L. Smith; Deepening the
Spiritual Life of Our Members, Prof.
G. B. Price; Quartette; Training
Children for Church Membership,
Mrs. C. R. Latham; Reaching the
Unreached, Rev. T. J. Houck; Chorus;
Address, Rev. F. Y. Jackson; Hymn;
Benediction.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
MISS NERAL GRAPHICAL
CRITICALLY ILL IN ELKIN

Miss Neral GRAPHICAL, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. B.. w. GRAPHICAL of Lam
sing, is seriously ill in Hugh Gwyn
Chatham Hospital in Elkin, following
an oraobile accident Saturday aft
ernoon.
In attempting to dodge an ap-
preaching car on a curve between
Smethport and Warrensville, the
driver of the car in which Miss Gray
heal was riding ran up an embank-
ment and the car turned over, &C.
cording to report. The wrecked car
was an open one and the occupants
were all injured although Miss Gray
beal was the only one who was in a
condition serious enough to cause
hospital authorities to fear for her
life.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
ATTORNEY GENERALS RULING
MAKES PARKWAY A SURETY
S45O.OOO Contract for Roaring Gap
Low Gap Road Expected to
Be Let This Week

A ruling handed down Saturday by
Attorney General Homer S. Cum
mings paves the way to begin i'm
mediate construction of the Great
Smoky National parkway.
Because of the Visa case, now
pending in Supreme Court, which
questions the right of State to con-
denim property to be turned over to
the Federal government, the solicitor
of the interior department counseled
Secretary Ickes not to award any con-
tracts for construction on the park
way without ruling from the At
torney General.
Mr.. Cummings was asked two
specific questions: First, under exist
ing laws, can the United States take
over land rendered by a State when
sIeeds are found to be in order? And
econd, can the National Park service
administer such lands when so taken
over?
The Attorney General replied in the
affirmative to both questions, and
this week, it is expected that the Ma
tional Park service will let $450, 00C
contract for construction of a 12-mile
stretch Of the parkway between Low
Gap, Va, and the section of Roaring
Gap, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
EX-GOVERNOR MCLEAN DIES
SUDDENLY IN WASHINGTON
Former State Governor Had Been Ill
for Some Time But Death
Was Shock

Washington, June 21.-Forme1
Governor Angus Wilton Mclean, of
North Carolina, died here this morn
ing while chatting with his wife on
the sun porch of the Emergency Hos
potial. His death followed an extend
ed illness brought about by heart
trouble and kidney complications.
News of the former governors
death quickly spread over Washing
ton, where he had many friends. He
served as assistant secretary of
treasury and director of the wal
finance board during the Wilson adj
ministration.
Immediately upon learning of Mr.
McLean's death, Senator Bailey called
meeting of the North Carolina dele
CATION in his office. Resolutions were
passed lamenting the death of then
fellow North Carolinian and then the
delegation in body called on Mrs
Mclean personally to extend theil
sympathy.
On May II Mr.. Mclean suffered 9
heart attack while resting on the
coast of New Jersey. He was rushed
from Atlantic City to Washington by
a coast guard airplane and entered
the hospitals here for special treat
ment. Last weekend he was much
better and his family was hoping that
he could soon go home.
Mrs. Mclean, with her daughter
Margaret, who was graduated from
Salem College this year, and her son
Hector, went to the hospital this
morning for their usual visit. After
being with her father for some few
minutes, Miss Mclean went to the
capitol.
About II o'clock Mr.. Mclean com
planned of tht dark glasses he was
wearing to nrotect his eyes from the
sun and sent his SON to, purchase !
green eyeshade.
Mrs. Mclean was reading sto he1
husband from the North Caroline
papers when she looked up to find &
strange expression on his face. She
grabbed him and called his name bu
he did not answer. He died at 11:10
He was IS years old last April.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
CIVIL SERVICE EXAM. TO FILL
RURAL CARRIER VACANCY

An examination will be held in the
near future by the United States
Civil Service to fill rural mail car
rier vacancy and other vacancies on
rural routes as they accur at Lam
sing. The examination will be held at
Boone and the receipt of application
will close on July IL. The date of the
examination will be stated on the adj
mission cards to applicants which will
be mailed after the close of receipt
of applications.
The Civil Service Commission an
nounces that the examination will be
one of open competition and that men
and women, if qualified, may enter.
Application forms or other infor-
nation may be secured from the post
master at Lansing.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
r. b. JONES BUYS OUT CORNER
CASH STORE IN THIS CITY
Manager of Corner Cash Expected to
Assist in Work at Bare and
Little Company

s. Mr.. +. B. Jones, owner of the Jones
Grocery Store in the building once &C.
cupied by the Cozy Corner Lunch
Room, will move this week to the
building occupied by the Corner Cash
Store. Mr.. Jones has bought out the
store, which has been operated by
Mr.. Gwyn Little, and viii consolidate
the stock in tbs two stores.
Mr.. Little is expected to assist in
se work at the Bare and Little
eoompany's wholesale grocery store.
Mr.. Jones wishes to invite the
public to visit him in his new quart
ers where he hopes to be able to serve
them even better than in the past
He is an experienced merchant with a
host of friends in the county and he
expects to carry a line Of the best
groceries.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
20 BOYS FROM COUNTY LEAVE
FOR CCC CAMP MONDAY

The following Ashe county boys left
Monday morning for enrolment in
the Civilian Conservation Corps
Camp:
Kilby Oliver, Wagner; Luther
Miller, Jefferson; Don Handy, Grassy
Creek; John Phipps, Grassy Creek;
Andrew Pugh, Lansing; Webb Per-
kins, Warrensville; Lester Parker,
Parker; Walter Barker, Lansing;
Oscar Phipps, Crumpler, Elmer
Mullis, Jefferson; Whit Houck, Todd;
John D. Hartsog, jefferson; Robert
Neaves, Jefferson; William Alfred
Richardson, Bina; James Calhoun,
Edison; Earl Tldreth, Lansing; Clar-
ence Brinigar, Grassy Creek; Tom
Barker, Jefferson; Orden Bare, Wag-
oner; Vernon Osborne, Crumpler;
Artie Hopkins Owen, Crumpler; Roy
Lee Dickson, Jefferson; Robert Alex
Miller, Glendal Springs; Clayborne
William Blevins, Bina; Virgil Ben
nett, Lansing.
Everett Lee Barker, Jefferson;
Ralph Miller Dolinger, Husk; Lloyd
Dolinger, Husk; Bryan Weaver,
Husk.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
STATE OFFICIAL BEGIN WORK
ON NEW BOOK RENTAL PLANS
First State to Adopt Plan; May Re-
duce Cost One Third and Teach
Better Care of Books

Edgar N. Peeler, new secretary to
the state book rental commission,
began work on carrying out the
states text book rental law the latter
part of the week when he began his
official duties in Raleigh.
It is reported that North Carolina
is the only state to adopt the plan
that was passed by the General As
sembly during the session of last
spring.
The state authorities are not sure
that they can get more than 70 per
cent of the school children supplied
with the necessary books by the open
ing of the schools, but if that is done
something like so per cent of tho
usual amount spent for books will be
saved. The state hopes to reduce the
cost to one-third and at the same time
to teach students lessons in caring
for books.
The law enacted permits the Coun-
Gil of State to authorize the sale of
short-term bonds up to $4,000 900 for
initial purchase of books, if this is
necessary. The rentals would be used
to retire the bonds and keep the sys-
tenn going. Rentals, not to exceed
one-third the cost, may be RENTED in
case of INDECENT children, who may
have the use of the books free. Cities
and counties now having rental sys-
tenn may retain their own systems or
come into the State system.
Governor Ehringhaus, speaking for
fair treatment for the school children
said: II want there to be no political
Implications or interest in this enter
! prise. Our only interest should be
service to the school children by sup
plying them with texts at low costs"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
Big Program Here
on Fourth of Jul
State Secretary of Legion Caldwell
to Address Crowd at Ten-Thirty
in the Morning of Fourth

Horse shows, shooting contests,
pony racing, greasy ia pig races,
horseshoe pitching, and baseball will
be the order of the day on the Fourth
with speaking in the morning and a
boxing bout in the evening with a
baseball game during the afternoon.
Commander Wright has secured
James M. Caldwell, state secretary of
the Amrican Legion, for the main
speaker and he will deliver his ad-
dress at ten-thirty in the morning.
Veterans are particularly urged to at
tend the speaking.
The entire day will be climaxed by
a magnificent display of fire works
Thursday night.
On page three Of this issue is an
advertisement carrying detailed de-
scription of the days events.
The feature boxing match of the
evening of the Fourth will be Kid
Martin, lightweight champion of
West Virginia, VS.. Wildcat Patton,
of Pilot Mountain, who has fought
40 times and won 33. Another fight
of interest will be Garnet Clark,
Ashe county's most popular fighter,
VS.. Buster Bell, experienced fighter
of West Virginia. The Martin Patton
bout will go ten rounds or less and
all others will be three-round bouts.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
OPENED IN JEFFERSON

Mrs. Mary Grant has been appoint
ed to take charge of the office in
Jefferson which will give employ
ment to those who can qualify for
work on different projects in the
county and also on the Scenic High
way.
All relief cases and skilled laborers
who desire work are required to reg
lister during office hours, which are
from eight thirty to four-thirty in the
afternoon. The office is located in the
Waddell Building.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
ISL STUDENTS REGISTER AT
A. S. T. C. SUMMER SCHOOL
Fifty-Seven Of Total Number Are
Registered from Ashe; 22
from Allegheny

With 781 students registered in the
first term of summer school at A. S.
T. c., Boone, it is found that 81 are
registered from this county.
With the exception Of Watauga,
which has enrolled Sc, Ashe heads the
list with Cleveland and Castor coun-
ties coming next in line with 20 each.
Allegheny is in the third group of
counties having the largest number
of studetns registered. She has % as
does Lincoln and Iredell.
The second term of summer school
opens July Is, and the fall term opens
August %.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
CAL. JONES DIED SATURDAY
AT C.C.C. AT MORGANTON
Rusfus Richardson in Elkin Hospital
in Serious Condition from
Accidental Fall

Sparta, N. c., June 24.-Calvin
Jones, son of Mr.. and Mrs. r. A.
Jones, of New Hope, N. c., died Sat-
urday in C. C. Camp at Morganton,
N. C. The father of the deceased is in
Colorado. A wire has been sent to
him and no arrangements will be
made about the funeral until he is
heard from.
Rufus Richardson was thrown from
hay ladder last week and was hit in
the back Of the head fracturing his
skull. He was carried to the Elkin
hospital where he is being treated. He
was unconscious for several days. The
last report from the hospital was that
there was a slight hope the he will
recover.
Mrs. Zollie Carson has returned to
her home after spending some time
with her children in Raleigh.
Mr.. Edwin Wagner, of Staunton,
Va, spent the week end with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Wagner.
Mrs. Henry Wagner, of Nathans
Creek, spent some time in Sparta last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c.. Bledsoe, Misses
Betty Fowler, and Eva Green, Clinton
Halsey, and Ben Reeves went to De-
toit, Mich, last week. They drove
back four new cars.
Leonard Roup spent the week end
with his parents here.
Mrs. ]. H. Dougthon and son, Bob
bic, have come up from Statesville
to spend the summer here.
Glenn Andrews, of Lenoir, spent
the week end here with his family.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
CATTLE TO BE BRANDED

E-Sheriff j. w. Hampton, and
M. Oliver Ham, of Lansing, have al
ready made application for brands
for their cattle and these are the
first men to apply for brands in Ashe
county. They are probably the first
in the state.
All parties interested in securing
brands should write to w. A.
Graham, State Recorded, Raleigh, N.
c., for blanks and all other informa-
ton.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
TWO COUNTIES OF STATE
VOTE TO LEGALIZE LIQUOR

Wilson and Edgecombe-the two
counties to vote first under the local
option act passed by the last legis-
lature in it's final hours-piled up
overwhelming majorities Saturday
June %, in favor Of abandoning the
statutory dry regime of the Turling-
ton act for legal sale of liquor in
county stores.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
w. M. REEDY FINDS VALUABLE
METAL ON THREE TOP LAND

w. M. Reedy reported this week
that he has found valuable vein
of metal containing SO per cent cop
per and some gold on his land on the
head waters of Three Top. According
to Mr.. Reedy, the vein is about $50
feet wide.
He states that he received this cop
per and gold percentage report from
a sample he had analysed recently.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
STATE BUYS BUS EQUIPMENT
TO AMOUNT OF $1Ss, O12.OO

The State Division of Purchase and
Contract last week purchased school
bus chassis and bodies costing a total
of $188,012.50, including $118, 1920
for 200 chassis and $69,25O for 100
bus bodies with the privilege of buy
ing 26 more BODIES at the price SUBJ
mitted.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27
SOUTH TRIPLETS RUNNING
CLOSE RACE FOR WEIGHT

The South triplets, Boyd, Lloyd,
and Floyd, are running race for
honors in being able to outweigh each
other.
Two weigh ten pounds each and
the third one weighs eleven pounds.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-27

Italy is building roads in her pro-
vince that adjourns Abyssinia. Many
think it means war preparation.