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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24
Liquor Question
Up Again

With the new legislature getting ready to
meet in regular session, many new and old SUBJ
jects are popping up again for consideration by
the lawmakers of the state next spring Among
these appears the old old subject of liquor.
This subject has been kept in the back
ground for some time, but it seems that some
thing definite will have to be done about it dur
ing the next General Assembly. The nation has
alredy sanctioned legal liquor stores. North
Carolina has legal liquor in II counties. And
that is where the rub comes It seems that the
state either ought to vote on liquor for the state
as whole or do away with the idea altogether.
Surely nothing can be worse than allowing it
in some counties and not in others.
The Skyland Post devoutly wishes that Ii
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24
Travel Heaviest
in Seven Years

A mass movement of homeward
bound college student this week
started a Christmas travel rush
gagged as the heaviest since 1929.
Many railroad passenger traffic
managers estimated the carriers
would enjoy the greatest yuletide
business since before the depression.
Major airlines prepared for what
thye expected to be the best holiday
season patronage in their history.
Railroads whose rights Of way net
work the nation were running prin-
cipal trains with extra sections to-
night and said the rush would con-
tinue until New Years.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24
Screen People
Hollywood Actors
Have Trouble i'm
Doing Trading

Hollywood's stars-ever alert to
put the artful dodge on autograph
hunters-are doing their Christmas
shopping in disguise or by proxy.
Some stars, who can get away
with it, go about wearing the usual
dark glasses and SLOUGH hats. Others,
who have discovered DISCUSSES at
tract attention, have hired shopping
stooges.
Joan Crawford has her secretary
do her Christmas buying. Joan went
to a Hollywood store an hour before
closing time, but the autograph seek
erS cornered her. By the time she
got through signing books, the store
closed.
Claudette Colbert has gone in for
simplicity ultra-quiet clothes, a diff
ferent couture and small coupe in
stead of a flashy chauffeur-driven
equipage. Thus decked out, she sell
dom is recognized on buying tours.
Myrna 10y, whose freckles are her
street disgise, is doing her own and
Clark Cables Christmas shopping
They are working in a picture to-
gether. Fred MacMurray made the
rounds of the stores wearing ordi-
nary glasses he got from the prop
department. He passed unnoticed.
Some stars, of course, can't disguise
themselves no matter what they do
Mae West does her shopping by
telephone.
Carole Lombard, engaged on 9
picture, had store send out samples
of many kinds of gifts and from
them she chose her presents.
Robert Montgomery, buying jew
els for a relative, entertained and
bought from-two statesmen who
brought their ware to his set.
Gladys Swarthout, to avoid far
attention, sends her secretary, Alma
Capen, on buying trips. George
Brent does his shopping by proxy
too.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24

quor and all the human wreckage that follows
in its wake could be abolished forever, but it
appears to be something that we viii have with
us always since we read even before the birth
Of Christ that Noah became intoxicated. If the
state is to have legalized liquor, the people
ought to be given the right to vote for it and
then if the measure wins, it should be legal in
one county as well as another.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24

HIGH POINT, Dec. 18.-High
Points city council in an all-inclu-
sive ordinance passed this morning
seeks to put the muffler on all ex-
cessive noises from the honking of
automobile horns and lound playing
Of radios to the baying Of loud
mouthed hounds in the night. "A fine
Of S. is the penalty for breaking the
recently enacted rule. It will 60 into
effect after 20 days advertisement in
the newspapers.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24

The affair of King Edward is closed, to all
intents and purposes but some whose only
chance of being seen lies in the fact that a re-
Elected light may shine upon them, seek to keep
the incident alive as long as possible. To their
number may be added the large group whose
chief business is to knock. At any rate, we can
all agree with the poet Pope who said, Uneasy
lies the head that wears the crown.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24
Notice

Pursuant to the provision of Section SO4 Of the Bank
ing Act of 1885, notice is hereby given by the FIRST
NATIONAL BANK OF WEST JEFFERSON in the city of
West jefferson State of North Carolina that the liability
imposed upon the holders of shares Of its common stock
by the provisions of Section $751; u S. Revised Statutes
as amended and Section % Of the Federal Reserve Act
as amended shall cease July |, 1887.
BY Order Of the Board Of Directors.
]. /. sEGRAvEs Cashier
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24

There are thirty -three persons in the United
States who have yearly income of at least
million dollars, according to the Federal Intern
al Revenue authorities Fifteen are in New York
State and the other spread over eight other
states only North Carolina has one such person.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24

$3.50
am looking for you to come to see
me. want you to bring all the poor
girls and boys something to make
them happy. want a train, some
little cars and one big car. have
been pretty good his year. / am six
years old and go to school My
teacher is very good to me. want a
few more things but am not nam
ing them.-Howard McNEILL, West
Jefferson, N. c.
DEAR SANTA CLAUS:-Will you
please bring me sleigh, watch, han
kerchiefs, box of candy, fruits, and
gloves? Be good to all the other lit
tie girls and boys too.-CLARCY
TUCKER, Husk, N. c.
DEAR SANTA CAUS:-I am writ
ing you letter to tell you what
want you to send me. have no faith
er and I have five brothers and one
sister. would like for you to send
me a toy typewriter and some tin
kertoys.-JESSIE SEVERT, Grassy
Creek, N. c.
DEAR SANTA CLAUS:-I'm lit
tie girl in the second grade. Please
bring me a sewing outfit, watch, tea
set, story book, hankerchiefs; nuts,
oranges, raisins, and candy. This will
be all / will ask for since there are
so many other little girls and boys.
-THELMA BLEVINS, Brandon, NC.
DEAR SANITY CLAUS will
write you few lines and hope this
finds you all well. / know there is q
Sanity and love you so much.
thank you for my toys last year and
will tell you what you can bring me
this year. / want a doll with real
hair, story book, a pair of gloves
some candy and oranges. / am seven
years old and have been very good
would also like to have Popeye
the Sailor Man.-FLOSSIE HARE
West Jefferson, N. G.
DEAR SANTA:-Will you please
bring me a tea set for Christmas and
some candy. will be looking fol
you. BESSIE MAE ADAMS, Ian.
sing, N. c.
DEAR SANTA:--Bring me book
bag, watch, fruits, candy, booties
and cedar chest. -ALVA DOLIN-
GER, Hust, N. G.
DEAR SANTA CLAUS:-What
want for Christmas is wrist watch
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24

DEAR SANTA CLAUS Please
send me little truck.--CACE BIRD.
(The Bird children failed to give
their address, but perhaps Santa will
know where they areD
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24

DEAR SANTA:-I have been a
good little boy. Please send me a
little wind-up truck.-BILLIE BIRD.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24

but do not have any money. I wish
you Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year. My Grandfather BIevins
will be rs years old December 20
HASKELL BLEVINS, Laurel Spgs.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24

DEAR SANTA CLAUS want
you to bring me baby doll that can
shut and open its eyes, Upper
sweater, some candy, oranges, and
apples. am years old. and have
little sister years old. Her name
is Fay. I also have little twin
brother and sister. Their names are
Wiley and Helen. If you come you
will find their stockings hanging by
mine. Please fill them too.-DARL
BURGESS, Othello, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24
LIE + u E. R S
TO SANTA CLAU !

DEAR SANTA:-Please send me a
little doll.-HELEN BIRD.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24

DEAR SANTA am little girl
nine years old. l believe in Santa
Claus. Daddy is going to get me a
Christmas tree. / hope you will be
with it. I want doll with real hair,
a pair of gloves, a drawing set, and
crayons, and some big little books
and anything else that you can bring.
ARCHIE HARE, West Jefferson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24

DEAR SANTA CLAUS:-My faith.
er left us about six years ago and he
will not help us. I wish you would
bring me some fire crackers ano
some candy and a French harp anc
a cap buster and some caps.-EARL
SEVERT, Grassy Creek, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24

DEAR SANTA CLAUS:-Will You
please bring me some pretty toys? ]
would like big doll, a French harp,
box of candy, toy guitar, and a
wagon. My father and mother are
gone. I haven't heard from them in
a year. live the first house above
the Parker school. I stay with Mr..
Quincy Brown. am 9 and I 60 to
school every day to a good teacher,
Mr.. Carl Hartzog.-MARIE OS-
BORNE, Parker, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24

Entered as second-class matter on Oct. /, 1925 at
the post Office at West Jefferson, North Carolina
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-12-24

SEVERT, Grassy Creek, N. C.
DEAR SANTA CLAUSE am a
little girl 9 years old. I have been
going to school almost every day
this year. I have heard lot about
you and I have seen your picture.
I want you to bring me something
for Christmas if you have anything
to spare after you give the other lit
tie boys and girls something. Please
think of me and my little brother
and we will be pleased to get what
ever you win send us.-KATHLEEN
GROGAN, Todd, NJ. C.
The Washington times., 1936-12-15
D. {. MAY KEEP
PERSONAL TAX

The District Of Columbia Gov
ernment may retain all personal
property taxes collected from Fed
eral code authorities set up under
provisions Of the National Indus
trial Recovery Act, Acting Comp
troller Elliott ruled yesterday.
The matter was presented to the
General Accounting Office by
Commissioner Melvin C. Hazen,
who stated that the National Food
and Grocery Distributors Code
Authority had applied for a re-
fund Of $270.56 paid in taxes to
the D. C. Government.
Under terms of the code pro
v1ded for the grocery distributing
industry an assessment of one dol
lar per employe per year was made
on all members Of the Authority.
The money thus accumulated was
kept in the District and taxes col
Iected on 1t by the D. C. Govern
ment. Mr.. Elliott pointed out that
the matter actually is the respon-
Stability Of the District Of Colum-
bias accounting offices and rem
dered an advisory opinion only"
Elliott said the agency was sub
Ject to the tax and in regard to
the money collected from mem.
bers declared:
such collections would ap-
pear to partake more of the
nature Of cOntributions-made
The Washington times., 1936-12-15
HOOVER LEADS
G-MEN IN
BATTLE
CONTINUED from Page II

CONTINUED from Page II
part Of the proceeds of one Of the
bank robberies of which he is Sus.
pected in company with Merle
VandenbuSh, also sought by Fed
eral authorities.
It was stated that Brunette
would be charged with robbery
and kidnapping. and also with as
Sault on Federal agents, the pen.
atty for which is from 10 to 20
years imprisonment.
Federal investigators did not
disclose how they located Brunette,
but they were believed to have
picked up the trail Of his wife,
who was thought to have been
with him when, with Vandenbush,
he captured New Jersey State
Trooper w. A. Burnbull on No
vember II and carried him into
Pennsylvania.
Other Bank Jobs
Among other "jobs" credited by
the Government to Brunette and
VandenbuSh are the robbery of
the Seymour State Bank at Sey-
mour, Wis, on August 10 and the
holdup Of the Ripon State Bank
at Ripon, Wis, on October 2.
It was shortly after l a. m, when
Hoover, himself carrying a tommy
gun, and his agents mounted the
steps Of the building where they
knew Brunette was hiding, and
ordered him to come out.
There was no reply, and Hoover
gave the order to let go with bull
lets and tear gas. The G-men were
unable to shoot their way through
the door Of the building, the rea-
son being, as they learned later,
that it had been sheeted with
steel.
AS the first blast Of fire crashed
through the window of Brunette's
apartment, Brunette blazed back.
Hundreds Of persons gathered in
the vicinity, but were kept at q
distance while the battle was on,
whi1S 20 families in upper floors
shrank terrified behind barred
doors.
Fire Decides Issue
It was the fire which started
when one of the police bombs ex.
ploded in Brunette's apartment
that decided the issue, and the
work Of the firemen who tried
to fight the blaze in the midst of
the gun battle won the praise Of
Hoover. He said:
1.-THE firemen were utterly
fearless in trying to carry out
their duties under almost In.
credible circumstances"
OF Brunette's capture, Hoover
declared: ''
Naturally, I am pleased that
our men captured this man, but
the hunt Is still on for his com.
paniOn, VandenbuSh. We can
all say we've been under fire."
Much of the credit for locating
Brunette was given to two New
York detectives, James O'Brien
and James Cotter, who had been
searching for him at the request
Of New Jersey authorities, anxious
to apprehend the kidnaper of
Trooper Turnbull. Turnbull him.
self was among the police who
took part in the capture of Bru.
nette.
The Washington times., 1936-12-15

, President Frank had the solid
backing Of the fraternity men.
Gunnar Gunderson of La
Crosse, a member Of the board of
regents, came to the defense Of
President Frank, declaring no
specific charges have been made,
nor has the character Of them
been intimated, except as stated
at one time by Harold M. Wilkie
Of Madison, one Of Governor
Philip La Follette's appointees to
the board of regents and the
leader Of DR.. Franks opposition.
Wilkie charged DR.. Frank with
"indecision and lack Of executive
firmneSS."
Asked If the Frank custer ques-
tion would be raised at Wednes-
days meeting, Wilkie replied, II
don't know" Asked to comment
on the situation, he said:
81 have nothing to say at
The Washington times., 1936-12-15
SP|NSTER UNIT
ORGANIZED

SHANGHAI, Dec. 15.-A So
ciety for voluntary spinsterhood
has been organized in Kwangtung
Province. Each adherent to the
cult VOWS to remain a maiden for
life, to earn an independent liveli-
hood and to assist her fellow men,
bers. Members wear simple black
clothing, and plait their hair in
a long queue as a symbol of maid
enhood.
The society includes many
daughters of wealthy parents who
have accepted positions as house
maids to earn their living. In
some instances, members have
been compelled by their parents
to marry. Under such circum-
stances the unwilling brides con-
cede to be married in name only,
living apart from their husbands
their earnings for the support OF
concubines.
The Washington times., 1936-12-15
Wisconsin u. Students
Rail y Behind Frank

MADISON, Wis, Dec. is G.N.SO
Lets support prexy" was chalked
on sidewalks and buildings on the
University of Wisconsin campus
today as student sentiment crys-
tallized in support Of President
Glenn Frank.
The possibility Of a general
classroom walkout appeared likely,
should DR.. Frank be ousted at
next Wednesdays meeting Of the
board of regents.
The spokesman, who requested
anonymity, of a group Of student
leaders supporting "prexy" in the
turbulent Frank-LaFollette con-
troversy declared:
eve already have 1000 to
5000 students behind us right
now and sentiment In favor Of
DR.. Frank is growing"
Donald Heun, president of the
Inter r-Fraternity Council. said
The Washington times., 1936-12-15

by members Of . trade pursuant
to assessments levied by their
Representatives for their mutual
benefit-held In the District Of
The Washington times., 1936-12-15

tiOn by this office In acting
upon the accounts Of the dis
bursting officer Of the District
Of Columbia"
The Washington times., 1936-12-15

Columbia, and, therefore, sub
ject to taxation.
Accordingly, the refund II
made would be open to ObjeC-
The Washington times., 1936-12-15

Free sports and recreations. 1876 acres
parks. surf bathing all winter long. Write
for Booklet 10. Chamber of Commerce.
The Washington times., 1936-12-15

this time. I can make no COM
ment unless DR.. Frank should
open the subject himself"
The Washington times., 1936-12-15

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA.
Evening star., 1936-09-22

Fidelity Building and Loan Associa-
ton to succeed M. l.. Barnett, who has
been In charge since the institution
was declared insolvent.
The change was OF o routine nature,
1t was learned today. because Barnett,
bank examiner who examined the
Fidelity before 1t closed, was said to
be needed for regular examination
work in the nth Federal Reserve dis
trict. to which he has been assigned
for many years.
The former management Of the as
ISOLATION still is making efforts to get
the institution reorganized, but Treas
ury Department officials have never
declared themselves definitely as TO
whether the institution can be re-
organized or would have to be liqui-
dated.
They said It would be necessary
Evening star., 1936-09-22

Naxi-am, reflects the same funda-
mental condition. low standard OF
living and discomfort.
Does the fact that many nations IN
Europe went haywire." although
they had gone much further than
America In collective security schemes,
prove that such q program is futile?
Those who think so miss the point.
In the countries which handled their
insurance and pensions programs bad
ly, like Germany, they did little to
check popular discomfort. But in
England, where the program was care
fully conceived and sensibly executed.
it has helped bring the nation out of
depression first and furthest.
In other words, If this country
makes a good job Of its program, and
II 1t does not prove ruinously expen-
sive, it should steady the whole eco
nomic structure and serve to satisfy
the feeling, springing from a new So
cial consciousness born of the de-
preston, that people who are willing
to work should have a right to share
In the c0untry's goods. But II a prob
lem of such gigantic proportions is
handled in slip-shod, snap judg-
ment, political manner it will cost
plenty and accomplish little.
When the morale of the people
is low" says Mrs. Anna M. Rosen-
berg, New York regional director Of
security, "they become fertile field
for agitators. Unconsciously they are
cropping for something and when
some one comes along with scheme
that sounds plausible and promises
them the world with q fence around
1t, they are inclined to think per-
haps this Is it,
I'VE hope that the program will
give the American people a sufficient
sense of security 50 they will recog-
nize the false economic prophets when
they hear them"
'coI yrisht 1895. by the N1rtn American
Newspaper Alliance. IncD
Evening star., 1936-09-22
Westinghouse Pensions Up.

PITTSBURGH, September % UP.-
The Westinghouse Electric e. Man.
ufacturing Co. announced yesterday
payment of annuities totaling 1885,
195 to 1.179 pensioned employees
during 1885. The company said the
number Of annuities paid increased
by 81 during the year, and average
annual payments amounted to 1927.
Evening star., 1936-09-22
STABILITY ONE AIM
OF SECURITY PLAN
Support of wild" Schemes
Pointed to Need, Observer
SAYS

rhe tar-reachino effects OF the
new social security program, nom a
leading topic in the national politi-
cal field, are discussed here in the
third OF series OF articles based
on d frst-hand surrey OF the
operation OF the system in seDeral
States. as toeH as OF the central
administration in Washington.
Evening star., 1936-09-22

1925, amounted to $30.2S each while
the liquidating value last December 81
was $2403 per share, decline Of 20.6
per cent. To this Austin noted the
selling cost of the stock in the mean
time was S., ,900, 900 incident to selling
q total of 83.600,000. To this he
added 81 SOC. 900 of operating expenses.
Is Per Cent Decline.
1.-THE experience Of the individual
investor who didn't add to his invest
ments, nor liquidated them, but simply
rode with it would show decline CT
about IS per cent" said Austin. Isn't
that SOP" he asked.
That is correct" Griswold replied.
He hastened to note, however. that
later profits had accrued to investors
who bought at low prices and still re-
tanned their shares.
Evening star., 1936-09-22

The Washington g. Suburban Com
panies. which controls the Washing
ton Gas Light Co, Is an afiliate Of the
Massachusetts, Investors Trust, ac-
cording to the Public Utilities Com.
mission. Recently the Washington g.
Suburban applied to the Securities and
Exchange Commission for permission
to sell about 100000 shares of WASH
ington Gas common, which represents
about IS per cent Of the common
stock,
Evening star., 1936-09-22
Bad Parking Place.

CHICAGO R.-After finding the
tires of his auto slashed, o. A. RAN
beck learned that lady in the build
ing has had trouble with . suitor who
Is jealous.
Evening star., 1936-09-22
RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY. N. ].

Heaith and Pleasure Resort Hotel Accom-
moda tions. CottaEes and Apts. FURNISHED or
Evening star., 1936-09-22
INVESTMENT TRUST
HOLDINGS SHRINK
Securities Commission Told
of rs Per Cent Drop to
individuals.

Ey the Associated Press.
A net shrinkage of rs per cent in
the permanent" investors holdings
of the Massachusetts Investors Trust
between January !, 1927, and De-
cember 81, 1885, was disclosed yester-
day before the Securities and Ex-
change Commission.
Merrill Griswold, chairman of and
attorney for the Boston Investment
Trust. made the disclosure under ques-
tioning by James Austin, commission
counsel, as the commission resumed
its study Of investment trusts.
Net Asset Value.
Griswold said the net asset value
OF the trusts shares on December 81,
Evening star., 1936-09-22

first to determine the exact extent OF
its liabilities before any decision can
be made in this matter.
Evening star., 1936-09-22
JAMES H. NOLAN
NAMED RECEIVER
Succeeds M. L. Barnett in
Charge of Fidelity Loan
Association Affairs.

James H. Nolan, formerly Of the In
solvent Division of the ONCE Of the
Controller Of the Currency, has been
made receiver for the recently-closed
Evening star., 1936-04-30

This Glider hos streomIined metal flootinos ornos
hoif panel open on both sides, 27 coils wire tied
drop.toreed front and back hangers Seat cush.
ion is in one piece, button tufted and the back
cushion hos roll back with button tuftinq Boil
bearing and stobiIizer. See it at Mayer & Co.
Evening star., 1936-04-30
DETECTIVE TESTIFIES
AT FLOGGING TRIAL
Saws He Heard Two of Defend
ants Laugh as Victims Were
Abducted.

BY the Associated Press.
BARLOW, Fla. April 3o.-Testimony
that two defendants in the Tampa
fiogging case laughed as the victims
were abducted outside police head
quarters was in the court records
today.
w. D. Bush, chief of detectives at
the time three Socialist labor organ
izers were lashed, tarred and feathered
last November. said he heard scream
outside headquarters shortly after
several members of the Modern Demo-
Gratis, coalition political organization,
were questioned about possible COM
Inunistic activity and then released.
He said he did not leave the building
TO investigate the outcry because he
saw officers standing around and
Brown and Carlisle were laughing and
! figured it probably was some crazy
drunk"
Bush referred to c. A. Brown, jr.,
and C. w. Carlisle. They and four
other former Tampa policemen are
charged with kidnapping E. F. Poulnot,
who recovefed from the flogging
Former Police Chief r. G. Ellsworth
is named as an accessory after the fact.