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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14
Distinguished Men
Entertained by SCI
in Jefferson Mon.
Program at Community House
in jefferson Is First Held
in Social Center

Nicolas Lemtugov, Save the Chill
1dren Fund National Office Admins
{trative Secretary and former dele
gate to the High Commission for
Refugees of the League of Nations,
.Constantinople, Turkey; Rev. La
'Flamrne, a former minister to India,
and DR.. Guy Emery, editor of the
"Churchman" New York City, were
entertained in the Community
House in Jefferson Monday night
when the public was invited to at
tend a short program in their honor.
Mrs. John T. Hoyle presided over
the program which opened by the
assembled gathering singing amer
ica". Rev. w. T. Wilmington led in
the devotionels and Mrs, +. P. Cook,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

to the cold hard fact of making living. For four
years they have studied French, Spanish or
Latin; American and English literature; gram
mar: algebra, or geometry; and science. All of
this has helped to train their minds, but has it
helped the girls to understand home making and
the boys to understand making living from the
soil?
Every profession is crowded with men and
women, many of them who came from farming
homes, but by reason of hard work and scarcity
of money they have no desire to continue on
there.
It is time that the states in the United States
take their farming areas into consideration
when planning for the education of their youth
and instead of setting down standard that the
city and country schools must teach, regardless
vocational education should be offered in all
country schools. This would be long step in
eradicating that inevitable question asked by the
high school graduate who cannot go to college,
as he wonderingly eyes his newly acquired di-
ploma what now?"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

High schools are completing their annual
routine of commandments and colleges are be-
ginning to plan for similar exercises on more
elaborate scales.
Ashe county, as well as all the counties and
parishes the United States has her proportion
ate allotment of boys and girls who are gradu-
ating this spring and turning hopefully to the
small world around them to help them i'm max
ing start in life that will end in the success
they dreamed of as undergraduates. lis lit IAN in
dictment of our school system that many, many
times our young graduates find that "a high
school or college diploma is far from being the
help they had right to expect it to be?
If the graduate has trained fer some special
field and then is successful enough to get into
work, all is well and good but how often does
he especially in rural districts that his
work in literature, higher mathematics, and
science has failed miserably to teach him to
make living on the farm where he had expect
ed to take over his fathers job ard by reason of
his broader learning do it better than the old
man did.
Our high schools, with college training in
mind, stress only such courses as win agree with
college entrance requirements. They lose sight
of the fact that hundreds and thousands off b0ys
and girls never go to college but, instead, naast
fold their high school diplomas with feeling
that they have done ali they can along edmca-
tional lines and that they must now get down
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14
Baby Born in Well Is
AnaiableLittle Fellow

SANFORD, May l. Franklin
Woodow Jourdan, whose unusual
birth at the bottom of 4O-foot well
six months ago startled the popu-
lace, is doing nicely and now weighs
FL pounds, according to DR.. J. F..
Foster of Sanford, the baby's ply
stefan, who states that "the baby is
a normal healthy baby, and has new
er shown any i'll effects from his I'M
usual experience in making his en-
trance into the world"
1t was on a day the latter part of
October, 1885, that the baby's moth
er, Mrs. Alton Jourdan became dizzy
while drawing water from a well on
the Jourdan farm near Gulf, II
miles from Sanford. She tainted and
fell in the well. The cold water at
the bottom revived her, and, being
a good swimmer, Mrs. Jourdan was
able to keep her head above the wa
ter until rescued few minutes later.
During the time Mrs. Jourdan was
in the well she gave birth to a fine
9 IL pound boy. Brought to the Lee
County hospital, Mrs. Jourdan and
little son were well enough after a
few days stay to 60 to her home.
The little boy is of happy dis
position and friendly towards the
hundreds of visitors from many
parts of the country, who have visit
ed the Jourdan home since the oc-
currence.
Offers of cash payments have
come to Mrs. Jourdan to appear with
her baby and relate her experience,
but she prefers to remain at home
and devote her time to the care of
her two children, Jack, 3, and
Franklin Woodrow.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14
Misses Eller and
Arnold HOnOred
at Riverview
Rev.R. .Eller Delivers FOrceful
Address; School Has Paid
Building Debts

Miss Clara Eller and Miss Lula
Arnold were given highest honors
at the Riverview commencement ex-
ercises Saturday when Miss Eller
was awarded the silver loving cup
for being the best all-around student
and Miss Arnold delivered the vale
dictory address after having made
the highest grades in the class. Miss
Mildred Barlow gave the salutatori-
ans address.
Those appearing on the program
for the class day exercises besides
the above were Miss Jennie Barlow,
last will and testament; Miss Doris
JONES, prophet; Miss Annie Wilson,
historian. There were Is members of
the graduating class.
Ia dramatic scene, Principal
Wade E. Ellef announced that the
debts on the new buildings at the
school had been paid off and the
paid notes were burned before the
eyes of the audience.
During the morning exercises, a
crowded house heard a fine address
from Rev. R. o. Eller who spoke on
law enforcement. Mr.. Eller has ris-
en- to the foremost ranks as a minis
ter in West Virginia who stands for
the right regardless of the odds
against him. He is former Ashe
county resident.
Music was provided by Mrs. Kath-
crime Duncan, pianist land Mrs. F.
P. Cook, violiniSt.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14
GERMANY'S NEWEST AND
GREATEST SHIP VISITS us.

The mighty Zeppelin Hindenburg,
the newest and greatest of Germa-
ny's sky cruisers arrived in Lake
hurst, N. Y, Saturday and began
preparations for returning home on
Monday.
Bearing 81 passengers, crew of
Sc and a cargo of mail and freight,
the Zeppelin had SPAWNED the 1881
land miles between Friedrichshafen,
Germany, and Lakehurst in 81 hours,
81 minutes.
Shortly after it was berthed in the
hangar, crowds of curious started
past the ship. Approximately 1000
witnessed the early arrival.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

county executive chairman of the
Save the Children Fund, spoke of
the plans for the Community House
and stressed the fact that the house
is to be used by all denominational
and civic organizations for social
and welfare purposes.
Short addresses Of appreciation
and endorsement were made by Miss
Eula Todd, Prof. G. B. Price, and
Rev. Messrs. Hurlbut and Sill.
The guests of the evening also
spoke briefly of the S. G.. F. work
At the close of the evening, the
gathering was served punch and
cake with Mrs. Katherine Duncan
serving.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

1t is claimed by some that the new taxbill
is unconstitutional Opposition to elaborate flood
control has developed The designation of parts
of the PWA money for specific purposes is not
approved at the White House. We have other
problems of similar sort Maybe we would do
well to adopt the attitude of Governor Curley of
Massachusetts,. When reproved for opening and
looking over bomb package that had been sent
to him, he said 81 figure that when your time
comes you will die, and not before"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14
TELEPHONE IMPROVEMENT
FOR COUNTY COMPLETED

Mr.. Ellsworth, of the Southeast
Public Service Company, of Char
louisville, Va, Mr.. Watts, of Chicago,
and Mr.. Kennedy, of North Wilkes
boro, were in the city the first of
the week looking over the telephone
system here and discussing an i'm
provement program they expect to
initiate.
The Southeast Public Service
Company is merging with the Cen
trail Electric and Telephone Com
pany and will use that name in the
future.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14
If we are inclined to think that plans fol

If we are inclined to think that plans for
election are going to keep us worried, worked
up and unreasonably busy until the falling OF
the leaves what about the troubles that have
been thrust on Ethiopia? We may get Demo-
cratic president. or the Republicans may come
out on top, but the United States will keep on
being the United States just the same when all
is said and done. According to the present out
look, by the time our political conflict is over,
one way or the other, the Abyssinians will have
to become Italians, with everything to learn
over If we were in danger of being made
Frenchmen or Germans by November, we
would be facing crisis that could properly be
called crisis.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14
Garnet Clark Wins
Over Rockford Boy
John Rackley and Peck Davis
Win Over Opponents by
Technical X. o.

LANSING, May 1.-THE Lansing
High boxers emerged victorious six
matches to one over group of anna
teur boxers from various places
here Saturday night. Peck Davis
of Lansing, and John Rackley, also
of Lansing, won their scheduled
three-round bouts in the second
round by technical knockouts, while
all the bouts were won by the
judges decisions, Bill Clark of Lam
sing, lost close two to one decision
to John Mac Pennington, of West
Jefferson.
Ramon Moore won his fight in the
3rd round on a foul when his OPP
ponent, Yates Biggs of Newland, re-
peatedly hit him while he was on his
knees.
In the feature bout between Gar
net Clark and Abb Key, the latter of
Rockford, Clark easily won the
unanimous decision of the judges.
The card follows:
Ray Blevins, Lansing, won over
Wayne Taylor, West Jefferson, by
decision.
Joe Allen Warren, Lansing, VS..
Edwin Weaver, West Jefferson, for
feited to Warren.
Bill Clark, Lansing, lost the deci-
sion to John Mac Pennington, West
Jefferson.
Ramon Moore, Lansing, won on a
foul from Yates Biggs, Newland.
John Rackley, Lansing, won on q
technical knockout over Bob Church
Newland.
Peck Davis, Lansing, won on tech.
nical knockout in second round over
J. D. Brsswell, of Newland.
Garnet Clark, Lansing, won on de.
cision from Abb Key, of Rockford.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14
Farms for Sale

Hello ex-service men, opportunity
gives her last warning to buy a farm
now, at depression prices. 1t is
Americas New Star of Hope. Buy
yourself home of your Own-nOw.
1 have a few mOutain farms cheap
while they last! Save this advertise
ment until you have anchored your
self to your own home!
"A. S. HICKS.
Route l, Box 1872,
ElizabethtOn, Tenn.
If you are looking for bargains in
spring coats, dresses, hats, silk piece
good or prints you can buy them at
McNeilPs Store, in West Jefferson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14
KOONTZ : COLYARD

Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Miss Mabel Koontz
and Mr.. Lynch Coward, on Wednes-
day, March 4th. The marriage was.
quietly performed at the home of
Rev. T. j. Houck, of Baldwin.
Miss Koontz is the attractive
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. c..
Koontz, of Smethport. Mr.. Coward
is the son of Mrs. Jennie Coward
Duncan, of Baldwin, Maryland. Mr..
Coward holds a position with the
Jefferson post Office. They will make
their home near Jefferson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14
MRS. E. L. TUCKER HONORED

Mrs. E. L. Tucker, of Tuckerdale,
was honored by her children and
grandchildren with a Mothers Day
dinner. The guests included Mr.. and
Mrs. w. c. Davis and sons of Marion,
Va; Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Richardson
and children, Marion, Va; Mrs. T. ].
Bauguess, Helton; Mr.. and Mrs. P
G. Wright, West Jefferson; Mrs. S
W. Digs and children, West Jeffer-
son; Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Thompson
DR.. and Mrs. J. o. Tucker and Mr.
and Mrs. F. B. Tucker, of Tucker
dale.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14
WANT ADS
> - Z.
Twenty-Five Cents Charged
For Each Want Ad

Spring time is dress-up time; treat
yOursel ito a new suit, straw hat,
shirt or tie. You can save money if
you buy from McNeilI's Store, West
Jefferson, N. C.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14
NUTS
AND
KERNELS
by
TROY ISAIAH JONES

There was an election here Tues
day. 1t was the 'Alder-maniac" cleo
ton. The mayor was included.
wonder if the business of mayor is
Ito may" like it is the business of an
author ito auth"
There were two circuses in town
this week. One was on Tuesday and
the other Friday. There was more
monkey business" in the one on
Tuesday.
One Of the signs Of spring
we most often meet,
1t that Of sap running up
the street.
The evolutionist believes that the
Creator was in the business of train
ing elephants.
Halle Selassie was in position Ito
mop" up. But he did the barbara
Gus" act of cutting off his whiskers.
An atrocity war is one where the
enemy is winning.
They call teaching drilling pro-
cess. But before the day is over the
poor teacher thinks that it is boring
A member of congress was arrest
ed for speeding. He was in his car
and not in the House.
Mussolini has Halle Selassie
thrown. Now II Duce needs Grown
ing" American style.
When you go into cahoot with q
fellow there is one thing at least
that you can count on and that is
the cahoot.
There is one Biblical injunction
that we don't have to obey, eco tt
the ant thou sluggard''. Have a pic
mic and the ants will come to you
It was not hard for the scientist II
account for the intelligence of thu
ant. They all know where all ths
picnics are held.
Niger mountain will be lit up
whether by electricy or not.
Nature is grand. You can't ge
your heart busted twice in the same
way.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

EDWARDS will leave w. Jefferson
Sunday, May 18th, at z a. m.
for Bel Air, Md. Special rates. For
information or reservation see Carl
Miller, West Jefferson, N. c.. or
w. B. Edwards, Darlington, Md.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

FOR SALE-Two nice, six-month-
old, registered Hereford bull
calves. Prices reasonable. Start your
herd with male of best breeding.
River Plain Farms, T. w. Ferguson,
Mgr, Ferguson, N. C.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

An Oklahoma citizen with heat
orostration, was taken to hospital
one day recently. Physicians peeled
off seven suits of clothes and six
:uits of underwear. On recovery the
patient said he wore the clothes to
save carrying suit cases.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

DURING THE SEASON of 1886, I
will stand at my barn the Famous
Tennessee Jack. This is pure bred
Black Spanish Jack. His colts are his
best advertising; bringing prices
from $500 to $4,000 at weaving
time. Fee $500. L. S. Richardson,
Furches, N. c. Clip.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

SAND FOR SALE-The best grade
of sand delivered to West Jeffer-
son for $1.25 per yd. See or write
D. A. Perkins, Nathans Creek, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

Mr.. w. w. Blackburn, of Grassy
Creek, spent several hours here Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Brown and
daughter, Joan, spent the first of the
week visiting in North Wilkesboro.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

FOR SALE-My entire stock and
store equipment located at Horse
Gap near Obids, N. c., at the inter-
section of the Blue Ridge Parkway
and Highway Is. Rent of building
will be arranged. Write or see M. G.
Marsh, Obids, N. C.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14
SERVICE AT ST. MARY'S

On Sunday, May 18th, there will
be service and preaching at St.
Mary's Episcopal Church, Beaver
Creek at HOO.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

.LOST-Somewhere in West Jeffer-
son Saturday, medium sized Par
ker fountain pen, black and white.
Finder will please return to the
Skyland Post and receive reward.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

Crotch mahogany is veneer TAX
end from near the center of the log
just beneath the point where the
tree forks into two branches. It is
beautifully marked.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

FOR SALE-34 acres of good land
near the end of the concrete road,
south of West Jefferson. If interested
write Mrs. Clyde Goodman, Catawba,
N. G. STA
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

PICNICKING GROUNDS - Pitch
your tent at Raven Rock Camp:
picnic grounds, hiking trails, noun
tain climbing. c. S. Eastridge,
Clifton, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

BEE SUPPLIES have all kinds
the latest and best equipment
approved by the State. PRICES ARE
RIGHT. Presley E. Brown, North
Wilkesboro, N. c. GA
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

Gold was discovered in California
seven years before the gold rush
started.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Vat dyed prints, yard wide ----1Oc
3 spOOls 45O-yd. Lily thread ----25c
3 pkgs. Putnam's dye --------25c
Ladies' full fashioned hose --29c
All Shoes Special Price
McNEILL'S STORE
West Jefferson, N. C.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

Entered as second-class matter on Oct. 1, 1925 at
the post Office at West Jefferson, North Carolina
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

There was an election here Tues
day. 1t was the "Alder-maniac" cleo
ton. The mayor was included. ]
wonder if the business of mayor is
ito may" like it is the business of an
author Ito auth"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-14

There were two circuses in town
this week. One was on Tuesday anG
the other Friday. There was more
monkey business" in the one or
Tuesday.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1936-05-22

you are justified many times in being
running through your life. Even though
firm, you will not he thoroughly trusted
because of the weakness which stub
borness produces.
To overcome stubbornness and build
firmness we should test ourselves and
see whether we are permitting the power
of reason to weaken. Where there is
reason, firmness is developed to the high
est degree. Stubbornness cannot exist
where reason predominates, rules and
controls. The illiterate man is in grave
danger of being stubborn, the educated
man is generally free from being enemy
stubbOrnness.
Let us classify ourselves and see if
we actually belong to men and women
of firmness or that we are far removed
from being classified with that long ear
ed animal-the mule.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1936-05-22

A candidate, rushing to address a
meeting, was accosted by friend.
what do you think of the political
situation now?' he was asked.
Don't bother mel" responded the
politician. Eve got to talk. This is
no time to think '-Selected.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1936-05-22
TELLS STUDENTS TO
GUILD FIRMNESS"
Stubborness Very Frequent
ly Substituted, Speaker
Declares

s. NJ. Funk, principal of Columbia
Business College, in his weekly address
70 the students, explained to them that
there is a vast difference between hrm-
ness and stubbornness, and urged them
TO assert firmness only after they hrst
have reason for being firm. Mr.. Funk
said, in part:
Firmness belongs to the will and pre-
vents it from yielding. Without 1rm-
ness man has no character, no will OF
his own. This, said Mr.. Funk, was a
quotation from DR.. Webster, and is one
of the most profound statements ever
made by that famous man. F1rmness-
how many of us profess it when in
reality we possess something quite dit
ferent?
Sometimes stubborness is mistaken
for frmness. Said Doctor Davies:
"Stubbornness is as much opposed to
happiness and prosperity as it is to in
tellectual advancement" We should
build frmness but we should be very
careful not to misinterpret and build
stubbornness instead. Someone said: "a
profound knowledge is the source of
frmness. and that the difference be-
tween firmness and stubbornness is
lack of understanding. knowledge ac-
auired gives authority for basis of
frmness. while ignorance and unwilling
ness to learn, gives rise to stubborn
ness"
Before we assert frmness we should
first have a reason for being firm. When
we are firm without a reason we are
likely to be stubborn. That animal with
long ears is known as stubborn ami
NAL and sometimes people who refuse
to think and reason are classified with
him. Have you ever been stubborn when
you thought you were firm, stood in
your own light. refused to yield when
you had no plausible reason for stand
ing firm? Perhaps one of the most i'm
portant things in building a successful
life is firmness and it is Just possible
that stubbornness is one of the most
weakening or defeating elements.
Are we stubborn or are we firm
which is it? When you find yourself in
rosition where firmness is necessary
first determine whether You have rea-
sons that will support your position loci
cally and Justly before you take firm
stand Never mako a decision or arrive
1T a conclusion without first thinkino
and without being sure you have a sub
stantial r"ason for your decision. II
Won. will take this precaution You viii
no in a position to build this very es
sential characteristic in your life
Should Won fail to take this precautior
Won will have q strain of ct,,bhon,,.,an,
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1936-05-22

1t is better to know much of a few
things than little of many things.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1936-05-22

To read without reflecting is like eat
ing without digesting.
The Washington times., 1936-08-27
u. 5. IS CLOSED
TO TR0TSKY
International News Service


Russia'S wandering exile, Leon
Trotsky, wants to find haven in
the United States, it was learned
today, but the American Govern
ment will not permit his entry.
Friends of the former Soviet
war commissar have made in.
quirieS through devious channels
as to wheter Trotsky would be al
lowed to come to the United
States, it was discovered, but the
reply in each instance has been q
flat mo"
Trotsky, accused alleged insti-
gator of the plot to aSSasSinate
Communist leaders at Moscow
and overthrow the Soviet regime
"a plot which resulted in tne
execution of 16 confessed con-
spirators this WEEKS now in
Oslo, Norway. He has been
granted permission to remain
there until December 18 if he
refrains from further revolution
ary activities.
Since his exile from Russia his
wanderings have taken him from
Turkey to France and to Nor
wqV
The Washington times., 1936-08-27

Reds Gust EnVoy's Wife
MOSCOW, Aug. 27 G.N.SJ.
Nine. Gregory Sokolnikov, wife of
the former ambassador to Great
Britain, was expelled today from
the Communist party.