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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-07-23
MRS. LOGAN CELEBRATES
S5TH BIRTHDAY TUESDAY

Mrs. Amanda Logan celebrated
her 85th birthday Tuesday when she
had a number of her friends with
her for dinner and a pleasant after
noon following.
Those helping Mrs. Logan cele-
brate this anniversary of her birth
were Mesdames Laura Mcconnell, A..
R. Vail, Laura Black, J. D. Perkins,
T. ]. Bauguess, Julia Council, Bar
bra Badger, Frank. Blevins, and A. E.
GRAPHICAL.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-07-23

Miss Sallie Alexander, of Crump-
Ter, is at home after visiting for the
past two weeks in Charlotte.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Carson, of
Whiteville, have arrived at the
Black Bear for a stay of several
weeks. Mr.. Carson has been very ill
but is recouperating.
Mr.. Troy Reedy, of Stages Creek,
was in town Saturday. Mr.. Reedy is
a former county commissioner for
Ashe.
DR.. T. S. Goss, of Elizabethton,
Tenn, is spending some time with
his sister, Mrs. A. A. Price.
Miss Undine Nye, of Grassy Creek,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. B. SUIT
tie, at Shelby. Mrs. Suttle's two sons
are visiting Prof. and Mrs. F. c. Nye
at Grassy Creek.
Mrs. Margaret Smith, of Nathans
Creek, was in town on business
Monday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Mcmillan
have moved into the Everett Woodie
house on Wilton Avenue.
Mr. Dodds, of New York City, and
Mr.. Hedrick, of Knoxville, Tenn, Of
: ficials of Save the Children Fund of
America, visited the Jeffersons Mon
day and observed some of the work
that is being done by Miss Dorothy
Gates, local representative of the
Save the Children Fund.
Miss Ruth Reeves left Wednesday
for a short visit to friends at the
seashore.
Messrs. A. A. Price, E. B.~Graybeal,
and G. B. Gambil made business
trip to Clay county last week end
and inspected boundary of timber
they have recently bought.
G. B. Gambi1l, county chairman of
the Young Democrats, and T. c.
Bowie, Jr., attended the state con-
vention of Young Democrats which
met in Greensboro Friday and Sat
urday.
Miss Fannie Blevins will leave to-
day for the Wilkes Hospital where
she will undergo an operation for
appendicitis.
Major and Mrs. A. L. Fletcher
spent Friday night as the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w Gambill.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. G.. Bruton, of Mt.
} Gilhead, were visitors in the city
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Bars, Of
Hickory, spent the week end with
Mr.. and Mrs. M. D Mullis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Walker, Mrs.
Carrie Transou Lipford, of Winston
Salem, and Mrs. B. S. Call, of North
Wilkesboro, visited here the first of
the week.
Mrs. E. E. Eller and son, Frank,
and Mr.. Frank McNeill, of North
Wilkesboro; Mrs. Sargant Duffeld,
of New York City; Miss Mable Foy,
of Mt. Airy, were guests of Mrs.
Laura Black and Mr.. E. A. McNeill,
Monday afternoon. q.
Misses Elizabeth Speers, Kathleen
and Laura Mcconnell left this week
for a visit to Miss Virginia Speers
at Sanatorium, N. c. Reports from
Sanatorium are that Mrs. Lonnie
Busic, of Allegheny county, formerly
Miss Willie Reeves, has returned
home but is only slightly improved.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-07-23
FARM NEWS
By c. J. RICH, County Agent
Purebred Ram Sale
Is Planned

A sale of purebred rams is plan
ned for sometime in August. 1t will
probably be held in Watauga county;
but the exact time and place is ex-
pected to be announced later. i
Every farmer knows the import
ance of heading his flock with good
individuals.
If yours is not as good as you
would like, perhaps you would like
to attend this sale to see if you can
find an individual you would like
to place at the head of your flock.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-07-23
L o C A L S

Guests at the Buffalo Tavern dur
ing the past week included Mrs.
Houston Hunter and daughter, Eliza,
and DR.. and Mrs. Alternately, of
Winston-Salem.
Mr.. and Mrs c. B. Spicer, of Har-
Ian, KY, announce the birth of a
son, Sunday, July 10, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Austin in Jeffer-
son.
Misses Beulah Cockerham, Gladys
Lomax, and Ruth Tugman spent the
week end visiting Little Switzerland,
Mt. Mitchell, and Asheville.
DR.. and Mrs. j. F. Gambill, of Lin
colnton, visited relatives here Sun
day.
Mrs. r. c. Barr and son, Clyde,
visited at Fox, Va, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Reeves and
son, Ben, of Whitehead, were in the
city Sunday.
Mrs. T. K. Miller, who has been
very i'll, is being treated in the
Wilkes Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Kirk, Mr.. and
Mrs. Glynn Skaggs and family, and
Mr.. G. c Skaggs, Jr., of Big Stone
Gap, Va, arrived in the city Satur-
day to visit relatives. Mr.. and Mrs.
Kirk have returned home but the
others will remain for longer visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. GRAPHICAL and Mr..
and Mrs. G. B GRAPHICAL motored to
Lynchburg, Va, Saturday and spent
the week end. While there they visit
ed the Natural Bridge, one of the
show places of America Mrs. C. B.
GRAPHICAL remained for visit to rel
atives.
Misses Cathryn Dancy, of Winston
Salem, and Polly Vaught, of Crump-
Ter, left Tuesday for Staunton, Va,
where they will be house guests of
Mr.. and Mrs.<T. w Frisco for two
weeks.
Mr.. c. F. Sexton, of Grassy Creek,
was in town Saturday.
Mr.. j. w. Goodman, of Abingdon,
Va, is visiting relatives in the
county.
Mrs. B. B. GRAPHICAL had the mis-
fortune to burn her foot with scald-
ing water while pouring out tub
late Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. J. c. Johnson, of Grassy
Creek, was a business visitor here
this week.
Mr. and Mrs l. w. Kilby and fam
lily, of Welch, w. Va, attended the
annual communion meeting at Hell
ton Sunday.
Mr.. John Rhodes, of this city, went
to Greensboro Sunday to meet his
daughter who has been visiting in
New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. FISHERMAN, of
Hendron, Va, are visiting in the
county.
Miss Ruth Reeves and Mrs. Kath-
crime Duncan attended the annual
meeting of Young Democrats held in
Greensboro, Saturday.
DR.. B. E. Reeves and Mr.. J. L. Ell
er left Wednesday OF spend the re-
mainder of the week at Morehead
City.
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Mr.. o. F. McC rary

Mr.. o. F. McCrary
Visits County
Mr. o. F. McCrary, district agent
for the Northwestern North Caro-
lima counties was in Ashe county on
Wednesday of this week in confer
with the county agent.
Dairy Specialist to
Visit County
Mr.. F. r. Farnham, extension dairy
specialist from State College is to
spend two days in she county, Aug.
IL and IL with County Agent Rich.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-07-23

Animal Husbandry Specialist
to Visit County
Mr.. L. I. Case, extension specialist
in animal husbandry is to be in
Ashe with County Agent Rich on
August and 6.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-07-23
Don't Fail to Fill Out
Your Work Sheet

In order to participate in the soil
conservation program it is necessary
to fill out a work sheet. This sheet
calls for the total acres in the farm
as well as the acres in each crop on
the farm in 1885.
A farmer may have done enough
to earn $50 or more, but the program
provides that unless he fills out a
work sheet he cannot get the pay
ments.
See your community committee
man or drop in the county agents
office in Jefferson and fill yours out
before you forget it or it is too late.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28
ALFRED SMITH TO
 VISIT NEW HAVEN
Former Governor to Deliv- CT Address Thursday,
 October P

Former Governor Alfred E. Smith may visit New Haven on October 22nd and deliver one of his na- tionwide anti-new deal addresses at tacking the administration of Presi- dent Franklin D. Roosevelt. Demo- cratic Town Chairman John H, Crary stated this morning that he did not believe the appearance ot the former New York governor would draw many from Waterbury Many of those who do go to the rally, if there is one, will do sc out of curiosity" he said.
 At the prisent time there is nc information concerning the Spon- sorship of the proposed New Haven meeting. Neither is there any in- formation as to the scene of the gathering. The office of ex-Gover- nor Smith in New York has de- clined to make any definite prom ise that the former democratic presidential candidate will visit Connecticut. Republicans of the state are anX- ious to have Smith visit Connecti- cut this year. They weren't so en- thusiastic in 1928 and 1892. In 1931 ex-G Governor Smith visited Connecti- cut and presented a brown derby to Governor Wilbur L. Cross. A the latter is supporter of Presi- dent Roosevelt this year there are many wondering what he will pre- sent Governor Cross with this veal if he comes to Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28
MUTUAL AID FUND {. COMMITTEE MEETS Harris Calls Session This Afternoon in Mayors
 Office

William M. Harris, chairman of the executive committee of the Mu- tual Aid Unemployment Fund of Waterbury, Inc, announced today that the members of the committee would meet this afternoon at 3 o. clock in the mayors office at the city hall.
 Those who will be present at the meeting will be Mayor Frank Hayes, William M. Harris, Charles J. Allen, Rodney Chase, James F. Corrigan, Rev. Eugene P. Cryne, Arthur Du- Bois, Martin Hayden, Q. F. Hollis ter, Rev. John N. Lewis, Joseph St. Louis and J. Warren Upson.
 This is the first time the group has convened in 8 body since last spring, at which time there was a discussion in regard to the possi- bility of the organization continuing aid in carrying the relief load in the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28
CHURCH CARNIVAL
 TO END TONIGHT
Blessed Sacrament Off, cials Plan Varied Enter-
 tainment Program

The events marking the conclu- sion of the Blessed Sacrament church silver jubilee carnival which attracted hundreds last week, will take place tonight on the grounds in the rear of the church when the attendance is expected to be even greater than it was Friday and Sat- urday evenings. The appearance of the locality has been preserved over the week end in order that first viS- itorS tonight may glimpse the splen- dors of the booths which, with great care have been decorated by the women of the parish who are proud of the results.
 One of the most important activi- ties to be held tonight will be the drawing of all grand prizes, which, combined with a musical program and entertainment should prove to be an interesting evening for every one.
 The general activities of the ju- bilee observance began on last Fri- day after having been postponed from the evening previous due to rain. The booths erected about the grounds have since proven popular with the crowd, especially among the young people who have been numerous during the two nights which the affair has been in prog IreSs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28
Three Charges Filed
 As Result of Recent
 Automobile Collision
Accused Driver Claims He Found Himself in Meriden Shortly After Crash Nurse Injured in Mishap;
 Two Operators Convicted on Complaint

terbury after being treated by a physician in New Britain.
 Miss Crow said her car had been damaged considerably in the acci- dent and that she had had medi- cal treatment for injuries she re- ceived.
 Illegal Use
 Norman Dubay, 22, of 55 Dover street, charged with illegal use of markers and reckless driving, was fined $25 and costs on the second charge and given a discharge on the first. Harold Clarke, 37, of ITS Citizens avenue, charged with operating under the influence of liquor. was fined $100 and costs.
 A similar fine, with $50 remitted, was imposed on Gustave Mark, Jr., A, of 38 Beecher avenue, who pleaded nole contendere to a charge of operating under the influence of liquor. Isidore Berckmoes, 48, of West Cheshire, was granted a nolle on a charge of violating the motor vehicle law, on payment of $5.
 Case NOlled
 Jeremiah Sullivan, 22, of 632 Baldwin street, was given nolle on a charge of evading responsi- bility. Continuance to October 12 was granted David Barry, A, of West Cheshire, charged with violat- ing the motor vehicle law. William Parkmond, 32, of 843 Bank street, and Boisy Jones, 40, of B Lafay- etet street, charged with evading re- sponsibility, were given continu- ances to October 5.
 The two were arrested by Patrol man Joseph McEvoy on September 24 after car owned by one and allegedly driven by the other had struck and damaged the car of As sistant States Attorney William Fitzgerald, failing to stop after the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28
|WPA SENDS 35
 TO CONFERENCE
First of Four State Ses- siOns Opened Today
 in New Britain

Thirty-five members of the local wPA recreational and educational staff left for New Britain this morning to take part in the first of four sessions at Monroe school in connection with the fall and winter program throughout Connecticut. Miss Edna Harmon, local director, was in charge of the local group.
 The state institute, being con- ducted under the general super vision of Paul s. Burnham, director of the WPA division of education, will be held for four days, ending Thursday.
 The object of the conferences is to produce detailed plans for adult education programs in various com- munities throughout the state. The Waterbury group was assigned to the first of the conferences. There will be two other similar four-day sessions for other towns and cities in October.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28

The funeral will be held at 8:30 Wednesday morning from the home, 29 Kaytonne avenue, to St. Margaret's church, where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph cemetery.
 Transfusions Futile
 Members of the Waterbury police and fire departments gave their blood for transfusions in the vain battle, to save Dr. Begg's life. Pri- vate Thomas McMahon of the fire department was the first to give his blood. Others who donated blood were Patrolmen John Parker, Paul Moynihan, Thomas Fibre, James Sweeney, Anthony Mole, Daniel Mecca, Joseph Dunphy and Sergt Charles Nolan.
 Dr. Begg was admitted to the hos pital Aug. 30, and his name was at once placed on the danger list. He
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28

Charles Hove, of 1902 East Main street, charged with reckless driv- ing, eVading responsibility and driv- ing without an operators license, was sentenced to 30 days in jail on the first count, discharged on the second and fined $50 and costs on the third by Judge John F. Mo- Grath in traffic court today. Bonds of $1S000 were fixed for an appeal. Fines totalling $33O were imposed on several alleged violators of the motor vehicle law in this mornings session and jail penalties were give en two.
 Found Himself
 Hove was alleged the driver of a car which struck another machine operated by Miss Ora Crow, of the Visiting Nurse association, early in August on the Meriden road. Hove is said to have left the accident scene, going first to Meriden and then to New Britain, where he said, he was given medical treatment. According to State Trooper Philip Silvia, who talked with Hove later, the man told him that he was in a dozed condition from injuries re- ceived in the crash and was "sur- prised to find himself in Meriden." :" Hove said he had returned to Wa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28
BENEFIT SOCIETY
 TO OBSERVE DATE
10th Anniversary of Or- ganizatiOn to Be Marked
 By Dance

Joseph Reiner heads the general committee arranging for the 40th anniversary entertainment, ball and dance of the Waterbury Hebrew Benefit association which will take place in Temple hall on November 1st. The association is the oldest Hebrew organization in Waterbury and during the past 40 years of its existence has distributed $75,000 to- ward charitable work.
 Lawrence Vineburg heads the committee in charge of the pro gram and on the entertainment committee the co-chairmen are AL derman Edward Goldberg, Harry Strogatz and Joseph Reiner.
 Attorney Maurice GruSkay is president of the Waterbury Hebrew Benefit association. The member ship of the organization is now $50, including both men and women. The ball will officially mark the 10th birthday of the founding of the group.
 The program committee plans to bring New York vaudeville talent to Waterbury for the celebration and Jack Fitzgerald's orchestra will fur nish music for the dancing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28

improved slightly on several occa- sions, but the struggle sapped his strength.
 Born Here
 Born in Waterbury, Dr. Begg made his early studies here. He was graduated from St. Thomas paro- chial school, Crosby high school, Georgetown university and from the University of Maryland Dental school. During the World War, he served in the Naval Reserve, being posted at Pelham Bay, N. Y. and Newport News, Va.
 He began the practice of dentis- try in Waterbury and served at the Chase dental clinic for two years. He was a. member of The Amer ican Dental association, Connecti- cut Dental association, the Water bury lodge of Elks, and the Bever- age Bowling league, serving as sec- retary of the latter group.
 Esteemed
 In professional ranks he was held in high esteem, and he enjoyed a successful career. He was popular in the Elks' organization and was known to hundreds of Waterbur- ians. A young man of high charac- ter and principles, he was esteemed in every circle in which he moved.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Kathryn Mcdonald Begg; 8 son, John Francis, Jr.; his mother, Mrs. William Begg; two sisters, Miss Mary Begg, a member of the facul- ty at Commercial high school in New Haven, and Miss Lucy Begg of Waterbury a brother, Motor Pa trolman Vincent Begg; and niece and nephew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28

The second subscription series sponsored by the Mattatuck Mu- sical Arts society opens in this city Thursday evening, October IS, at the Women's Club audi torium when the Waterbury Fine Arts Series presents Ted Shawn and his Ensemble of Men Danc- CTS. Three other entertainments will feature the 1936-37 series. They are the Westminster Choir with Dr. John Finley Williamson conducting on November 13; the Chamber Opera company of Bos- ton on January IA; the Cham ber orchestra of Boston on Feb ruary 4.
 Subscriptions for the series should be engaged by October 12. Reservations may be made through Mrs. Herbert Taylor of 49 Montgomery street or at McCoy's Music store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28

day. The average gathering there. The threaetning weakaet the fact that the Yankee ulE Veteran association held an r' at Lakewood park, kept I number of veterans from attend
 There were more than the us| number of active members pres A gallery was set up and slloGa for prizes with a .22 calibeE M6f'|N pistol was greatly enjoyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28

wards. Congressman Citron ex- pressed appreciation for the medal recently given him by the YD as- sociation for his work in getting the congressional sanction for Ed wards medal.
 Congressman Smith was intro- duced by MT. Kelly, praised Con. gressman Smiths cooperation witt the veterans organization in get ting aid. Other speakers were Ma tioral Commander Albert Herman of Norwalk, and Major Leonard J Maloney of New Haven, former na' tional commander.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28
Dentists Mourn Death
 Of Dr. John F. Begg
Former President of Local Dental Society Loses Gal
 lant Fight-Highly Esteemed By Community

Funeral services will be held We'd nesday morning for pr. John Fran cis Begg, former president of the Waterbury Dental society and pro- minent local dentist, who suc- cumbed at Waterbury hospital last night after making a gallant fight for the past month against a severe arm infection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28

James s. Hurley of New York city, formerly of this city; Thomas P. Kelly, executive secretary to Mayor Frank Hayes, and Joseph T. Cum ningham of Waterbury, first vice. president of the state I'D Veterans association.
 Declaring that the state will nev- CT forget the services of the I'D men, Congressman Smith recalled that he, in the last session of con- gress, aided in having the act awarding a medal, posthumously, to Major General Clarence R. Ed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28

Admiration for the bravery shown in the World war by the members of the Yankee Division was ex- pressed yesterday afternoon by Congressmen J. Joseph Smith of this city and William M. Citron of Middletown in addresses delivered at an outing at Lakewood spon- sored by the local I'D association. Members of the organization were present from New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, Meriden and Torring- ton.
 Other speakers included Colonel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28
SURPLUS OF SWEETS

Honolulu (UP)- Hawaiian Com- mercial & Sugar Company claims a new record in average production per acre of 86 tons of cane and 12.5 tons fo raw sugar for lands harvested so far this year-2.5 tons more than the average.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28
THIRD TIME HIT
 IS FATAL ONE

Middletown, Conn, Sept. 28-(UP) Clarence Mashinda, 65, Higganum, victim of hit-and-run drivers three times in the past ten years, died at hospital today from injur- ies suffered 8 week ago Sunday.
 He was run down by skip-driver while delivering milk and was re- moved to the hospital several days
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28
BIG FARM LOAN

Amarillo, Tex. (UP)-F'armers in the five-state region handled by the Resettlement Administration office at Amarillo will receive approxi- mately $1,000,000 in corp loans un- der their latest allotment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Sept. ss-(UP)-weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Cloudy and cooler tonight followed by rain and continued cool Tuesday.
 Connecticut = Cloudy and cooler tonight followed by rain and cone tinuod cool Tuesday. 4t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28
CHATFIELD UNIT
 HOLDS CLAMBAKE

The Chatfield Guard (Co. E, 102d Inf) and the Chatfield Guard Vet eran association held their annual clambake at Guertin's grove yester-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28
Two and Three Piece Misses Suits - Our Own Special Mon Tailored Mems Weor Fabrics.
 $29.75

The three piece suits are tWeeds and cheviots finger length jackets and skirt - toPcoot to motch.
 The two piece ensembles are spe- ciol fabrics tailored bit more feminine - three-quorter coot- skirt to motch.
 These suits are ideal for office workers, school teachers and every girl who appreciates fine fabrics and snort tailoring. Imported English topcoots - $2o.75-formerIy $45.
 Charge purchases after 18th September appear on November statement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28

A recent German stamp issue commemorated the 50th anniversary of the advent of the gasoline car in that country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28

ago when his condition became crit ical.
 In 1926 and 1881 he was run down by automobiles but not seriously hurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-28

U. s. gasoline consumption in the first quarter of 1886 is estimated at 96, 153, ,000 barrels, an increase of 9a per cent over the same period in 1895.