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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-22
LOCAL UNION HOLDS INTEREST,"
ING MEETING

The Womans Christian Temper
ance Union of Rising Sun met at the
home of Mrs. ]. Earl Tyson, Thurs
day afternoon, May 14th, with thirty
members and friends present. The
president, Mrs. William Pogue pre-
sided. Opening song, "This Is My
Fathers World" Mrs. Tatum led
the devotions. Scripture readings
on milk" were given by six ladies,
followed with prayer by Mrs.
Lloyd Balderston. A very impress
sive Conservation service for four
little White Ribbon Recruits was led
by Mrs. Pogue and Miss Bertha M.
Tyson. Singing Precious Jewels, -
followed with touching remarks by
the president who tied white ribbons
on the wrist of each little Recruit.
Prayer was offered by Miss Tyson.
Minutes of the April meeting were
read by the Secretary, Mrs. Clara B.
Keen, and accepted. Miss Bertha
Tyson gave a report on Miss Mary
Harris Armour's visit to Cecil Coun-
ty on May End and 3rd. A report
was given of the silver medal con-
test put on by Miss Scarborough, at
the Parents-Teachers Association
meeting in the High School Audi
torium, Thursday night, May 7th.
There were seven contestants of 18th
grade pupils, and the winner was
Malcolm Jenkins. The medal was
presented by Miss Bertha M. Tyson.
A letter of thanks from Malcolm
was read by Miss Tyson.
Mrs. Pogue reported $500 has
been sent from this Union to the
Centenary Fund. One hundred and
fifty dollars is the quota for the
Rising Sun Union. Miss Tyson re-
ported the quilt made by the Union
had been bought by Mrs. Taylor of
Baltimore for $500, this amount
having been sent to the Fund. A
motion was made and carried that
each member be responsible for fifty
cents to go toward this Fund, said
amount to be paid at the July meet
ing which will be held at the home
of Miss Tyson and will be in picnic
style.
Mrs. Ann Haines, Mrs. Helen
Zimmerman and Mrs. Mary Boyle
sang a beautiful selection.
Mrs. Haines, in charge Of the pro-
gram, conducted a scripture reading
on Milk" and followed with a read
ing on milk the Elixir of Life"
Mrs. Ada H. Ely read "The Simpli-
fed Story of Alcohol" "a Light
house of Character" was read by
Mrs. Helen Zimmerman. Singing,
"The Crusade Hymn" After the
offering the meeting closed with
singing "Blest Be The Tie" A
very pleasant social hour followed.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess and Miss Mary Brumfield,
Miss Lydia Stewart and Mrs. Harry
Thomas.
ADA H. ELY,
DraCc d oporfor
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-22

That one person in three is "taste-
blind" to certain bitter chemical
has been discovered by chemist
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-22

The Bible contains 290 references
to birds, and of these 1T refer to
specific kinds Of bird.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-05-22
ADA H. ELY,
Press Reporter.

Live right, think right, and you'll
be all right.
The Washington times., 1936-08-14
HOOVER JOINS
HAMILTON IN
CAMPAIGN
Both Blast New Deal
Before Throng Of
San Franciscans

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. IA
QN.S).-Spearhead of the drive
to revitalize the Republican party
on the Pacific Coast, John D. M.
Hamilton, the G. o. P. national
com nit tee's sky-campaigning
chairman turned his attention to
southern California, ready to take
off from here today for Los An
geles.
An overflow crowd of 5000
jammed the war memorial audito-
rum here last night to hear for
mer President Hoover and Hamil-
ton join in a concerted attack on
the Administration.
Hoover, unleaShing a barrage at
President Roosevelt'h three-and-
half-year record, warned voters
that the leopard cannot change
its spots even when he runs for
office"
Following the former President
to the speakers rostrum, Hamil-
ton charged that the Presidents
order placing third and fourth
class poStmaSters under civil Serv'
ice was to freeze permanently
into place many of Mr.. Farley's
faithful appointees.
Hoover, introducing the red.
haired national chairman, said:
do not mistake. 1t Is not
to defeat human progress that
we are in this fight. 1t is to
generate the very safeguards of
freedom from which alone
human progress can come.
ut is not to defeat the change
which a growing civilization re-
quireS that we oppose the new
deal.
ut Is to produce economy in
government that will take taxes
off the backs of those who toll.
1t is to restore those morals and
that order and the safeguards in
government upon which alone
government can endure"
The Washington times., 1936-08-14
AIRY ASTORS DIARY TO BE USED IN NEW COUPT FIGHT
FORMER REVUE BEAUTY
Likes Social ISsUins
Mrs. Walter

Mrs. Walter
BatcheIor,
formerly
Lovee
SabaIis,
Of Broadway
reVues, is
now enjoy
ing the
social
"swim"i in
California.
She and her
wealthy
husband
are divid-
ing their
time
between
Beverly
Hills and
Arrowhead
Springs,
where she
was pic
tured on
the verge
Of another
"sociaI
plunge.
International
News Photo.
The Washington times., 1936-08-14
.LAND0N PLANS
BIG DAY OF
FISHING
Daughter Of WiIsonian
Democrat Is to Be
Governors Guest

ESTES PARK, Col, Aug. "a
G.N.SO.-Governor Alfred M.
Landon planned his first fishing
trip today after having taken an
unbroken rest since his arrival
here at his vacation ranch IN
the Colorado Rockies.
The governor was to wade
nearby cams in hopes Of
bringing home a mess of noun
tain trout for the family table.
Mrs. Landon has been telling the
governor some fine fishing tales
about her catches while he re-
manned at his gubernatorial duties
in Topeka. A quiet rumor reached
newSpapermen that the governor
wanted to restore his own pres
tige as a fisherman.
The Republican nominees first
guest at his mountain ranch will
be Mrs. Henry Doorley, wife of the
editor of the Omaha World-Herald
and daughter of the late Senator
Gilbert M. Hitchcock, a Wilsonian
Democrat. Mrs. Doorley will be a
luncheon guest.
Her presence at the ranch
created reports the Governor
would attend a performance Of
Shakespearian plays at the Estes
Park opera house. Mrs. Doorley is
managing the Shakespearian play.
erS.
The Washington times., 1936-08-14
D. {. MAN SLAIN
IN MIAMI

MIAMI, Fla, Aug. 14.-Police
today we're holding Jerry C, Fern,
aid. %. a truck driver, in connec-
tion with the death of Fred Kane,
As, stove repair and secondhand
dealer. who came here IL years
ago from Washington, D. C.
His head crushed by several
blows, Kane was found slain yes
terday in his shop. Police said
the truck driver admitted visiting
the shop the night before and
quarreling with Kane about rent
for rooms above the store which
Fernald once occupied.
Police said that while a resi-,
dent Of Washington Kane op-
Grated a tearoom and was a
dance instructor. He had been
separated for several years from
his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Kane.
The Washington times., 1936-08-14
PLIGHT
BRINGS FAME

Two-year-old Ruth Johnson was
going to the beach today with
her daddy. Edwin Johnson, and
her 4-year-old brother Bobby.
Mr.. johnson parked his car at
Ninth and K Streets Northwest
while he made a business call.
He took Bobby with him and
left Ruth locked in the car for
safety.
When he got back 80 minutes,
Ruth, her chubby face tear
stained, was staring wonderingly
at two members of thu police
radio patrol and a crowd of in
terested spectators, including a
news photographer.
Policemen H. H. Hodge and j.
A. Wentz, of No. 2 precinct. tried
to get Ruth out. They slid
wire through the slightly opened
window and tried to hook it onto
the handle of the door. Somebody
else vainly tried his auto key in
the lock.
Everybody. especially Ruth, was
perspiring freely, when Mr.. John
son returned. Explanations fol-
lowed. Holding her rag doll, the
young lady obligingly posed for
the photographer, though she re-
fused to smile even when bribed
with a penny.
The Johnsons live at 1929 M
St. N. w.
The Washington times., 1936-08-14
Autos Not Stolen
lust Moved
By Police

More than a score of persons
frantically appealed to police last
night to recover their stolen
automobiles.
But the cars weren't stolen
they had been lifted" by police
and the owners, while getting
their cars back, also received a
ticket for traffic violation.
The cars we're removed off the
route of the legion parade last
night by the police special crane.
Some owners protested that they
had parked their cars before
police had put up the mo Park
ing" signs.
The Washington times., 1936-08-14

Thorpe entertained Mrs. Miles
or other women in his bedroom
overnight.
"Dr. Thorpe consented to a
settlement reluctantly, in the
belief it might be for the best
interests of the child even
though he knew we had ample
evidence to cOrrObOrate the
astounding revelations by Miss
AstOr in her own diary of such
conduct that DIR. Thorpe had
a right to full. custody of
Marylyn."
AffidavitS Filed
A feature of the settlement
yesterday was the filing with
Judge Knight Of affidavits ex'
onerating Mrs. Miles and Mrs
Madge Schofield of the bedroom
charges. Paul SChofield, screen
writer, whose wife was declared by
Nursemaid Nellie Richardson to
have been DR.. Thorpe's overnight
guest. was in court.
The affidavits were signed by
Mrs. Miles, her mother, Mrs. Mary
Lawton; Paul Schofield and Mrs
Madge Schofield.
Before the settlement" yester,
day Judge Knight was given the
famous lavender diary for safe,
keeping" in a secret place.
The Washington times., 1936-08-14
STAR IS SCORED
BY THORPE
COUNSEL
Notes on Private Life
Will Be Placed in
Record, He Says
Continued from Page y


willingness to abide by the
terms of the agreement"
Anderson's bombShell was hurled
less than IL hours after both war
ring camps had agreed to a peace
treaty, initiated by powerful mo-
ton picture interests, under which
Miss Astor was to keep the child
nine months and DR.. Thorpe
three months each year.
The film moguls entered the
case when it was apparent the
careers of some of their most valu-
able male stars might be wrecked
if the case were allowed to pro-
ceed.
Reasons Are Given
Portions of Miss Astor's lurid
diary, in which she gave charm
ratings" of prominent persons
whom she knew intimately, told Of
her love for George S. kaufman,
the playwright. while she was
maEvied to the little surgeon who
preferred the quiet of his home to
the glamor of Hollywood'S night
life. Anderson continued:
"Dr. Thorpe consented to a
settlement of the litigation with
reluctance because certain of his
friends had been unjustly and
maliciOusly accused of scandal
Gus conduct with him and he
was deSiriOuS of clearing their
namsz.
"There is overwhelming evil
dence to clear the names of his
friends whose regulations it was
sought to blacken in an effort
to prove that DR.. Thorpe was
unfit to have custody Of his
child.
"WoOlIey'S statement indi.
Gated a lack of good faith and
compliance with the expressed
wishes of Judge Knight who
counSeled both parties to feel
that neither had gained an ad-
vantage under the terms of the
settlement which rather was for
the best interests of the child.
EVIDENCE CLAIMED
"There is sensational evidence
available to Justify the doctor in
demanding complete custody of
the child, evidence not even
limited at so far, in addition to
the ugly secrets of the diary,
locked up by the settlement"
Anderson was bitter about an
other statement, issued by Miss
Astor, in which she also referred
to the victory" He said:
"Tf she won a victory, you'd
wonder why she would glOat
over it when it was given to her
by the generosity of father who
didn't strike back with the
abundance Of evidence at his
command.
"Miss Astor obtained what
we gave her.
1--WE thought this settlement
was reached in good faith. Ap-
parently at the time WOolley
signed the stipulation he had
the prepared statement in his
pocket to hand to the press
which he did Immediately after
the decision was announced"
The days of wrangling over
terms of the settlement came to
their brief end at 4 p. nj. yester-
day, when Judge Knights pre-
pared announcement was issued.
BY it's terms the utterly frank"
diary of Mary AStor's love life be-
fore and after her marriage to
DR.. Thorpe was to be impounded,
to serve as potential evidence
should the case be reopened
Barely had the judges an
nouncement been made than
Woolley pulled out a prepared
typewriter statement of his own
and handed it to the press.
In it he explained the reasons
why Miss Astor had instituted the
custody battle and said his client
"gallantly consented to dismiss
the annulment proceedings on the
The Washington times., 1936-08-14

urgent insistence of the opposl-
ton"
Thorpe Stunned
DR.. Thorpe sat stunned as the
effect of Woolley's statement sank
in. Anderson was furious. He
said:
"There is abundant evidence
to prove that DIR. Thorpe was
never married, by common law
or otherwise, to Mrs. Lillian
LawtOn Miles, which Is the
claim on which the annulment
action is based.
1--WE have never been afraid
of that smoke screen or of the
absurd and uncOrrObOrated tes-
timOny of a nursemaid that DR..
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-08-27

Rev. and Mrs. Vaughn Bauguess
and daughter, who live in Indiana,
are visiting Mrs. T. J. Bauguess at
Helton.
Mrs. Alma Kirby spent Sunday
visiting friends in Statesville.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. L. Osborne and
son, Jesse Mac, of Turkey Knob,
were in the Jeffersons, Monday.
Miss Madge Pruitt is recovering
from an attack of appendicitis.
News of the death of Ebert War
dent in WEIGH, w. Va, has just
reached the Post. He died of heart
attack following a sun stroke. Mr..
Warden was the husband of the
former Miss Ada Johnson, daughter
of the late Mr.. Robert johnson, of
Warrensville.
Miss Irma Young, who is attending
school in Philadelphia, is spending
her vacation with relatives in Stur-
gills.
Mr.. Ira T. Johnston made bust
ness trip to Sparta, Tuesday after
noon.
The road from the river bridge to-
ward Laurel Springs is being tarred
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. MARYLAND and
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Garwood and
son, Charles, spent the week end
with Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Hege
The guests, Mr.. Hege's sisters, were
from Winston-Salem.
Miss Mabel Davis, of Baltimore,
Md, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. P. G.
Wright.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-08-27
1 9 G. A L S

Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Fitzwater and
daughter Militia, of Akron, Ohio, are
visiting Mrs. Fitzwater's parents in
the county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd c. Miller, Of
Wagner, passed through the city
Thursday enroute to Boone where
they will visit their daughter, Mrs.
w. E. Roberts. They were accompa-
MED by Mr.. w. H. Tavis, of Winston
Salem. Mr.. Miller who has been ill
for long period stated that he is
greatly improved.
Mr.. George Bower, of Wagner,
was visitor in the Jeffersons, Tues
day.
Mrs. r. A. Wheeler, of High Point,
expects to arrive in the city Friday
for a weeks visit to her daughter
Mrs. c. M. Timmons.
Mrs. Luther Kizer, from Alabama,
and Miss Ina Jean Reeves, of Laurel
Springs, visited here Tuesday after
noon.
Little Miss Effie Lowe Gambill,
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. j. c. Gam
bill, is ill with tonsilitis.
Master William and Miss Roberta
Austin had their tonsils removed in
North Wilkesboro this week. They
are children of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B.
Austin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard Jones and
two sons returned to their home in
Cleveland, Ohio, this week after Wis
ting relatives here and at Furches.
Miss Eula Badger returned home
with them for a visit.
Miss Carol Dean Owen, of Peach
Bottom, Pa, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Paul Miller.
Miss Charlotte Sutherland and
Mrs. Ruth Roland spent the week
end at Carolina Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Osborne,
from Laurel Springs, were in Jeffer-
son on business this week.
Mrs. Andrew Kilby, of North
Wilkesboro, and Mrs. J. E. Marion
of Cullman, Alabama, were here the
latter part of the week to accompa-
ny Miss Gladys Lomax to her home
in North Wilkesboro for the week
end.
DR.. B. B. Daugherty, of Boone, Wis.
tied friends in the Jeffersons, Mon
day.
Mrs. Jones Barker is visiting rela.
tives in Parisburg, Va, and Prince
ton and WEIGH, w. Va.
Miss Virginia Bowie, of Atlanta,
Ca, returned to Blowing Rock Sat
urday after spending several days
with her brother, Judge T. c. Bowie.
She is spending her vacation with
her sister, Miss Annie, who lives al
Blowing Rock.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-08-27
Comet News

A large crowd attended the foot
washing at Low Gap Sunday. Rev.
j. D. Sexton, of Glade Springs, Va,
preached an interesting sermon.
Dinner was served at the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudeth Hepner and
two children, Mr.. and Mrs. Mats
Miller and children, left Thursday
for their home in Illinois after spend
ing two weeks with relatives and
friends in this community.
Miss Gussie Walters of Friendship,
visited Mrs. j. G. James, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Elliott and
Mrs. Willard Elliott, of Apple Grove,
attended the meeting at Low Gap
Sunday
Mrs. George Seery and daughter,
Dorothy, of Flint, Mich, have re-
turned home after visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. J. R. Miller.
Mrs. Will Davidson and son and
daughter, of Pikeville, KY, are still
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Miller.
Mr. Dennis Church filled his regu-
lar appointment at Mr.. Carl Miller's
Sunday night.
Miss Beulah Church is spending
the week end with Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
lard Church at Shatley Springs.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Whit McNeill and
son, Edward, of Mayberry, w. Va,
were in town Monday en- route home
after visiting relatives near Othello.
Mrs, r. H. Stone leaves this week
for Montreal from which place she
will go to Mccall. S. c., to visit rel
! atives and return home by Leaks
vile where she will be the guest of
her parents.
Misses Isabel and Mary Diggs re-
turned to Killarney. w. Va this week
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Robinson.
Mesdames Tom Doggett and Sam
Diggs expect to go for them the lat
ter part of the week.
Mr.. Glen Nye, of Langley Field,
was in town the latter part of the
week.
]. L. Hoppers, of Laurel Springs,
was visitor in the office of the Post
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells Clark, of Ohio,
are visiting relatives in the county.
Mr.. Luther Wellons, of Norfolk,
Va, visited here last week.
DR.. and Mrs. Fred Hubbard and
family, of North Wilkesboro, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. w. B.
Austin.
Mrs. Norman H. Massengill and
David Massengill, of Bristol, Va,
Mrs. R. S. Boyd and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Fain Wiley, of johnson City,
Tenn, visited F. H. Neal and other
members of the Neal family, Sum
day.
Major and Mrs. A. L. Fletcher, of
Raleigh, were in the Jeffersons the
first of the week, en- route home
after visiting Rev. and Mrs. ]. F.
Fletcher at Oak Hill, Va.
Mr.. Bynum Faw, who has been
very i'll, is improving.
Messrs. D. G.. and Edwin Duncan,
of Sparta, were in the city Sunday.
Mrs. I. E.. Duncan and daughter,
Mary Elizabeth, of Todd, spent We'd
nesday in the home of Mrs. w. l..
Yates Journal-Patriot.
Mr.. Will Luther, of Jefferson, was
a visitor here this week. Mr. Luther
has not been as well as usual lately.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E Eller have as
their guests Mrs. w. NJ McCulley
and two sons, William and Edward,
of Salisbury, Mrs. J. D. Benfield, of
Detroit, Mich, Mrs. J. B. Black and
grandson, Jack, of Jefferson, and
Mrs. Charles Mcneil and son, Billy,
of West Jefferson.-Journal-P Patriot.
Mr.. Ray Clark, of Lansing, is very
ill. His brother, Frank, from quarry
vile, Pa, has come home to be with
him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Young and fam
lily from Reading, Pa, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade McCarroll at
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-08-27
Milan News

A large crowd from this COM
munity attended the communion
services at Rock Creek Sunday.
Mrs. Clifford Milan is very i'll this
week.
Mrs. Finley Miller was the dinner
guest Of Mrs. Mckinley Miller Mon
day.
Mrs. Vira Roark was visitor al
Mrs. Finley Miller's Sunday.
Maggie Roark, of Toliver, who has
been visiting friends here, has re-
turned home.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-08-27

FOR SALE Good river farm near
Ronda- farm known as the H. S.
Vannoy farm. See Mrs. John T.
Hoyle, West Jefferson, N. C.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-08-27

WANTED Middle-aged lady house
keeper for small family of grown
people. Write Mrs. S. S. Eastep,
Todd, N. G. 1927
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-08-27
Things You
Should Know

We bought from farmers,
mills and factories in North
Carolina over 100000 worth of
country produce and merchan-
disc. Your money has been spent
at home where it does the most
good.
SMITHEY'S STORES
and Subsidiaries
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-08-27
Cards of Thanks

We wish to express our many and
heartfelt thanks to our neighbors
and friends for their loving kindness
during the sickness and death of our
little daughter, Lena Mae.
e. E. Johnson and Family.
We wish to thank our many
friends for their kindness which was
shown us, and the beautiful floral
offering sent, during the illness and
death of our husband and father.
~ Mrs. Effie A. Koontz,
Myrtle Jean Koontz,
Faye Koontz,
G. c., and Johnny Koontz.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-07-03
Sunday School Lesson
(By Rev. Charles E. Dunn
by Rev. Charles E. Dunn

Guard against future blackheads by
keeping the skin scrupulously clean.
Keep the bowels open. Drink plen-
ty of water. And be careful your
diet is not overburdened with
starches and sweets.
Although many of fashion.
high priests claim that flats and
Dwheeled evening slippers are de-
finitely out, they refuse to take
the count according to the latest
style news from Paris. Ladies of
lofty stature who tower over most
of their dancing partners are their
staunchest champions.
Perfume should be a sort of aura
that floats around you-a part Of
your personality, or something. And
here r some tests in selecting a
perfume that are fun to try. Notice
the difference in smell of the same
perfume on your handkerchief and
on your skin. Try smelling a drop
in the palm of your hand, and a
larger quantity rubbed over the
whole arm. Master perfumers point
out that their products smell as diff
ferently on one person as on an
other as those two persons differ
in chemical skin composition.
Corn meal makes an excellent
substitute for a dry shampoo for
removing excess oil and cleaning
the hair. To be on the safe side,
spread newspaper over the floor
of the room where you do it, then
take a cup of dorm meal and brush
thoroughly through the hair. After
it is removed, carefully and COM
pletely, scent with a little perfume
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-07-03
WOMEN LIKE BATHING SUITS
As NATTER OF FORM
and press your waves in place.

and press your waves in place.
Cleaning window shades is not a
difficult or messy task if the fol-
lowing simple procedure is follow
ed: Stretch them out on the porch,
having first taken the precaution to
spread down a clean sheet or other
covering, dust thoroughly, chen go
over each with a wet cloth that has
been rubbed with white soap. Rinse
off the soap with a cloth squeezed
out in clear water.
Household Hint: Soap which
dbntains free alkali will injure,
among other things, linoleum,
paint, varnish, wool, silk and deli
cate fabrics.
Grandma was showing the four
year old grandson some pictures.
"TIere are the father and mother
Dummies, you see, and here are the
six little baby Dummies"
"But," asked the grandson,
shocked, "can they afford all those
children?"