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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06
Groom Pays Preacher
With Unusual Coin

Dunn, Jan. 3O.-''Do you marry
folks?" inquired a prospective
bridegroom from the backwoods as
he and his wife-to-be sauntered in
to, Rev. w. H. Carter's sanctuary,
marriage license in hand.
II do, and bless you too" replied
the minister, as he examined the
license and asked about witnesses
for the ceremony. Two witnesses
appeared, the mothers of both the
bride and groom.
Parson Carter performed the
ceremony, and, as the happy couple
left, the groom handed him a pres
ent wrapped in heavy paper. q
think you'll like that it's good" he
remarked as he trotted off to begin
his honeymoon.
When the reverend opened the
package at home, the present turn
ed out to be a quart of good old
charred corn liquor. The groom
proved to be well-known moon
sinner.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06
Only Is Out Of 1O8
Pass State Bar Exam

The heaviest Casualties" since
the State bar undertook to conduct
examinations for prospective law
yers by legislative act were record
ed in Raleigh last week when only
Is of 108 applicants or 23.1 per cent
passed the current tests.
F'ifty-seven of the 108 applicants
had failed the examinations at least
once before, some as many as four
or five times, and of these, repeat
ers," II secured their licenses this
week. -.
Of the 81 taking tests for the first
time, IA passed. A total of SO was
denied licenses.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06

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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06
Local Ford Dealer
Praises FOrd's Safe
Driving Features

Because of mounting toll of ac-
cidents on the highways and boule-
wards, automobile buyers, when
shopping for their 1886 car, have
made safety paramount consider
alton, declare local automobile
dealers.
At last, say dealers, universal
newspaper campaigning has awak-
ened in the motoring public the
acute necessity for safe driving. Ac-
cordingly, safety features in the
new cars have become the deciding
factor in six out of ten sales made
today.
Said B. B. GRAPHICAL, local Ford
dealer recently: I'm my opinion,
one of the chief reasons for Ford's
outstanding sales leadership in 1895
when over one million Ford cars
and trucks were sold-was the
careful attention which designers
and engineers gave to the building of
the Ford automobile.
"For instance, the purchaser does
not have to pay extra money for
safety glass all around. Safety glass
is needed for safe driving any
where, and is required by law in
many states.
Furthermore, Ford was the first
low-price car to give the public the
extra protection of a steel body, a
type of construction that is univers-
ally regarded as a safety factor of
prime Importance.
Lately, there has been a growing
public demand for automobiles
that steer lightly and easily. With
an ever-increasing number of auto
mobiles on the road, quick wheel
reaction is necessary, especially in
city traffic. In the line with this
trend, the Ford factory has given to
the public a car that requires very
minimum of driving pressure to
operate. There is a twenty-five per
cent decrease in steering effort in
the 1896 models.
"The Ford Motor Company does
not experiment with safety, and the
sturdy brakes reflect that policy.
They are the safest brakes made, of
sure-acting mechanical design, and
they stop the car quickly and with
certainty under all driving condi-
tons.
''The low center of gravity on the
Ford V-8 is important for safety.
The car hugs the road, reducing
sidesway and the chances of skid
ding on curves.
''The Ford va motor performs
more smoothly and silently than
ever. Quietness of operation gives a
greater driving steadiness, for a
driver strained by noisy motor is
not the safest driver. The powerful
V-8 motor offers a speedy pickup,
unmatched by any other car, re-
CARELESS of price. Rapid pickup, is
as essential for driving safety as
good brakes.
'These foregoing are few fea-
lures which make the Ford V-8 one
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06

A colored minister in Tennessee
told state liquor control officials
when getting permit to buy sacra-
mental wine for his church that IF
it's all the same to you, my congre-
cation would like to take out gin
instead Of wine. We all voted that
way"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06

rain! Silver threw her arms wide
and laughed in sheer pagan joy as
the rich, drowning flood Of it de-
scended upon her. It washed away
all drouth and hunger and defeat;
it washed all error from the human
heart and wrong thinking from the
human mind.
The rain ceased as suddenly as il
had begun. Presently, from the di-
rection of the Willard hill, Silver
saw a dark shape plunging toward
her. It was Roddy.
What the devil are you doing
out here?" he demanded as he came
within speaking distance.
81 started out to find you-when
the rain came" she replied halt
ingly.
s'We hit for the house when we
saw it coming" he said.
you've been home-you've found
Corinne's letter." she asked.
II found it," he replied in a clip
ped tone.
II tried to stop her, Roddy.
fought with her-but couldn't dc
anything. Then I ran-to get you
so that you could 60 after her-be-
fore it was too late"
Roddy smiled bitterly. I'll
they've gone to Mexico!" he said
That's too far away for me-"
you're going to let her go?"
1T isn't as bad as it looks, kid,
he said slowly. "Corinne really left
me-months ago. But-come along
Steve is out loking for you, and
Phronie is having fits because you
are not in the house."
He put his arm about her gently
and they walked in silence toward
the house. To the eastward, light
ming strobe across the sky, and all
about them are air quaked with
thunder.
Don't you think too much about
this, Silver" Roddy said steadily as
they went across the field. ''T'm Civ
ing Corinne a chance to live the life
she wants to live. I've known what
she wanted-but I've never been
able to give it to her. was id
fool, I guess. But there's something
I want to tell you-Corinne is real
ly in love with Lucas. I have SUI
spected it all along, but when she
came home last night-there was
something about her-a sort OF
glory in her face that I've never
seen there before. I asked her about
Lucas and she told me she loved
him. There wasn't anything I could
do about it, kid. I told her she could
60 when she felt like it."
Silver's heart beat so rapidly that
she could make no reply. They made
their way across the field until they
came parallel with Roddy's expert
mental tract of corn. The sky was
lifting now as though the lid were
being raised from a casket of glow
ing jewels. Green and gold and
blue, in cleansed and hallowed
world-it cast over the heart spell
of awe and wonder.
On this, the south side of the
field, the locusts had done very lit
tie damage. And now, after the
rain, the stalks stood tall and fine,
the snug, firm ears glistened, and
and the leaves flowed with beauty.
Silver, her eyes upon the field,
thought of Corinne. "How could she
go away from this, Roddy-and
take a chance on the life"
Roddy smiled down at her. 'Life's
gamble you live it,
Silver" he said cts when you live
it with someone you love that
makes the difference"
He took her shoulders in his
hands, turned her about and looked
through almost a year of frustation,
despair and defeat-into the seren-
ity of Silver's eyes.
And across his shoulder, Silver
saw a rainbow above the land.
(THE END)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06

Cabbage and turnip juices have
been found by two Cornell univers-
ity scientists to be powerful germ
killers.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06

Insects can still walk and fly
after they are beheaded.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06

of the safest, most reliable cars on
the highways today" Mr.. Graphical
concluded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25

On the occasion of his retirement fi om office, City Manager Gerland J. Sherlock O. Dublin, Irish Free State. was presented py his colleagtes with A massive silver tec and coffee serv' ice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25
New City Man Fined
 $7O.45 Last Evening
James DeIgabbO Tas 30 Days Jail Sentence Sus' pended Singing Society Plans Minstrel Saturday

Thomaston, Nov. 25.-JameS J Delgabbo, go, RED. No. 3, Torring- ton, was fined $l00 and costs and given Q jail sentence of 90 days when he appeared before Justice James Scott in local court last night charged with driving under the influence. Fifty dollars of the fine being remitted and the jail sen- tence suspended. The fine and cost amounted to $70.45 which was paid. William H. Bumstead prose- cuted.
 Delgabbo was arrested Monday night on North Main street by Con- stable Henry Simpson following a tip from Torrington police that Q car being driven by an allegedly in- toxicated man was proceeding to- ward Thomaston. The previous ex- cellent record of the defendant who it was brought out in court had never before been in any trou. ble, had its bearing on the court when the sentence was imposed.
 Evidence Lacking
 Edward Zimitrovich of New Sri. tain and Anthony Carbone of Tor rington charged by Constable Henry Simpson with violation of the rules of the road on Saturday, Nov. 2l al about 2 p. m. appeared before Jus tice Scott in Tuesday nights court The case of zimitrovich, who was represented by Attorney Israel Nail of New Britain, was dismissed fol lack of evidence. Carbone charged by the judge with attempting tc pass on the wrong side was fined $s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25
MlDDLEBURY Eleanor Read
 Telephone l.87S3
CHILDREN GIVE
 OPERA PROGRAM
Schubert's Songs Sung and Played at Bradley
 vile School

A Shubert program was presented recently by the pupils of Miss Hol- lands room at Bradleyville school with the parents of the pupils as guests.
 Hedge Roses" was sung by the entire class, with Beverly Schuster at the piano. "Serenade", violin solo, by Frances Orencole; song, "The Wandercr," by the class. Vio- lin solo, Cradle Song" with Arlene Beebe as the accompanist, and a song, "Hark, Hard, the Lark," sung by the class.
 The local public schools will close this afternoon for the Thanksgiving holidays. Sessions will be resumed Monday, November 90.
 Committee Chosen
 The officers of tho Christmas Seal sale committee for the 30th annual sale which starts Thanks giving Day arc, President, Howard F. Bronson; vice. president, Allan Clark; and secretary and treasurer Mrs. Ira W. Stevens,
 The members named for the com- mittee arc Mrs. Prank Waters chairman; Mrs. Samuel Bassctt, Mrs Antonio J, Ferrantc, and Harrie D DeWs.
 Return From College The local young people who wil return home from different colleges for the Thanksgiving holidays are Mss Helen Ferguson, student q Simmons College, Springfield; Johl Ferguson Of Yale; George c. Bas' sctt, and Robert A. Clark, of Stcv' ens Institute, Hoboken, N. J.; Pau c. Rowland. of HaVerford, Penn; Miss Barbara Clark, Of Connecticut College: and Alfred Eitel and kcn- meth Bradley of Storrs.
 Visits Here
 Leonard Asquith, student at Springfield College, Springfield, Mass, will be the holiday guest Of Miss Aletha Knibbs at the home, u Of her parents, MT. and Mrs, Carol Knibbs Of South street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25
l LITCHFIEl.D Correspondents: Nellie 5. rstr'
 grieve. Phone 6lS.
OAKVILLE DRIVER
 GETS LIGHT FINE
R a y m o il d c. Hoffman Guilty on One Charge,
 Freed on Another

Lticht.eld, Nov. 25.---Raymond c Hoffman of Oakville, charged with reckless driving and violation oi the rules of the road was tried be- fore Judge Origen s. Seymour in common pleas court Tuesday. Judge Seymour found Hoffman not guilty on the first charge and guilty on the second charge. He was fined $5 and court costs.
 The case was an appeal from q decision of the Watertown justice court and involved an automobile accident when cars driven by Hoff- man and Richard Neson collided at the intersection in Oakvillc, August l6, 1886.
 Miss Katherine Kennedy of New York and Mrs. Katherine Meyers Of New Hartford were recent guests of Mrs. Katherine Fitzpatrick of East street.
 Attendance Records
 Pupils in the freshman class at Litchf,eld high school who were perfect in attendance during the month of october were Ralph Bailey, Robert Bailey, John Bolir- quinn, William Brennan, Wilbur Coffill, Robert Erickson, Y. Good win, Harry Haviland, Paul Her menau, Wesley Hogan, Charles Kil- bourn, William Miles, Donald os- born, Andrew Pikosky. Edward SeppleS, John Simoncelli, Douglas smart, Kenneth Wilcox. Martha Artikes, D'Maris Bachman, A. Bailey, Orcelia Dirgc, Phyllis Clcal Eleanor Doyle. Elaine Fritz. JanC Fritz, Jane HotchkiSs, Marion Jef- fries, Anne Monaghan. Dorothy Morgan. Caroline Murphy, A. M,ir- relii. Jennie Naser. Y. Prindlc Gladys Serkcy, Hope Starr. Mar iorie Vandewater. Irene Welch.
 Scouts Convene
 A together meeting of boys of St. Anthony's parish preparatory to organizing Q Boy Scout troop was held in the town hall Monday evening. About 25 boys were pres ent. Members of the committed are the Rev. Edwin O'Brien, assist ant pastor of St. Anthony's, Albert J. Hausmann. John J. Monaghan, Melville 0. Kane. Edward Sepples, Thomas Weir and Alex Derouin. Joe seph Goodhouse has been appointed scoutmaster. The new troop will be known as st. Anthonys Boy Scouts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25

Good progress is being made on the vault which is being installed in the town hall to house the town records. It was first planned to rage the present two small vaults which have proven inadequate for several years and build one large chamber, but the smaller of the two vaults will be retained and the one now under construction will provide ample room for the town needs. The room, l4 by 14 feet, has been en- tirely walled in and the six hour fire doors installed. Only the fin- ishing work remains to be done. At present the town records are being kept in the vaults of the Eagle Lock company on South Main street.
 Dance Tonight
 The St. Casimirs society will hold dawn dance this evening from Q to o'clock in St. Casimir's hall. Music will be furnished by the Merry Makers orchestra.
 Victor zembruski and Ills Radio Broadcasting orchestra will furnisl, music for a dance in St. Casimir's hall Friday evening.
 First Snow of Season
 Nearly four inches of snow, cov- ers the ground in this city, the snow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25
TORRINGTON Correspondent: Thomas Carr. Phone Torrington 644S
JOHN P. BELCHER
 TAKEN BY DEATH
Pioneer Lithuanian Resi- dent to Be Buried To-
 morrow Morning

John Peter Belcher, Sr., 62, a pioneer Lithuanian resident of Tor rinBton, died early yesterday inorn- ing at the Charlotte Hungerford hospital following an illness of sev- cral weeks.
 Mir. Belcher came to Torrinton 42 years ago from his native coun- try. For 40 years he was employed at the brass raill plant, retiring last AuHust because of failing health. He wa5 a member of the Torrington Lithuanian club.
 Survivors are his wife, Anita three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Ro- man, Mrs. Howard Friday and Mrs, Anthony Bartosenski, all of Torring- ton; one son, John Peter Belcher Jr, of Hartford: and 20 grandchil- dreN.
 The funeral will be held from his late home, l27 Chestnut avenue, Thursday morning at 9:l5 o'clock and at St. Francis church at o:40 o'clock. Interment will be In the new St. Francis cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Edit0r)

New York, Nov. 25--(UP)-Uniteo States Steel Preferred stock rose l 3-4 points to a new high at l5l 3-4 at an irregularly lower opening on the stock exchange, responding to action of directors in declaring a $7 dividend on account of arrers on the stock.
 Steel dipped 1-2 to "A on a block of 1000 shares. Automobile issues declined, with Chrysler at l25 l-4 off and General Motors 69 7-8 of 5-8.
 Airplane stocks were firm and ac- tive with Boeing at new high AmusenAentS and Oils weer steady Utilities firmed.
 American & Foreign Power was at 2 l-4 up 1-2 on 5000 shares Consolidated Edison 45 l-2 un- changed; Locw's GA up l-8; General Electric 50 3-4, eX-dividend, off l-4; Anaconda 49 l-4 of 3-8; Inter-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25
LAWRENCE WAITS

Walter Hudd is still accepting minor roles at the Alexander Korda studios. preparatory to his long awaited major screen part as col onel Lawrence in Lawrence of Ara- bia." The film has been delayed al. most c year because of trouble in Arabia and Palestine. where the film was to have been mac.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25
INSURANCE STOCKS

munion will be served at D o'clock at All Saints church.
 Briefs
 Miss Helen Carter and Mrs. Harry Larson. Mrs. Karl Fredn motored to Rhode Island recently and were the guests Of Raymond Besancon Of Wa lertown at the United States Naval Training station.
 There will be three weddings at St. Mary Magdalen's church tomor- row morning.
 The Boy Scouts will meet at the Community hall this evening with their assistant scoutmaster, Roger Lowrey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25
LOOK AT DEAD END"

Gregg Toland. Goldwyn's chief cameraman, and William Wyler. di- rector. took in a stage performance Of Sidney Kingsley's Dead End.
 while they were in New York. pre- paratory to the making of the screen version. Wyler is on his way to Europe. on a vacation trip. To- land has headed back for the coast
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25
Young PcopIe,s Fellowship

The Young Peoples Fellowship society of All Saints church met at the church hall last evening. After the devotional services and meet Ing cards were enjoyed and lunch- con served.
 Tho members attending were Reid Hoffman, Howard Jory Helen Krull,( George Collier. Hazel Col Her. Stanley Whitman, Irving Decker. Jask Bllvcn.
 A" members arc requested to at- tend the special meeting next Tues day evening.
 Union Thanksgiving Service
 The union Thanksgiving service at All Saints church tonight will start at 7:30 o'clock. Rev Oscar Locke pastor of the Union Congregational church, will be the speaker. Rev A. Nungent Samwell, rector of All Saints church, will be be in charge The two combined choirs will sing. ThanksRiving day. holy com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25
Elks To Hold Dance

A most enjoyable event Is planned for this evening at the Elks club. Music for dancing Is to be furnish- ed by Julie Weitzen and his Royal Ramblers and @ turkey buffet dunch will be served under the direction of the club chef. Members of the Elks and their friends are invited. The committee in charge will consist of ?. W. Hogan, W. A. Burns, Attor- ney James r. Hogan, Richard T, Cooke, r. W. Thayer, William Y. Mcdonnell. Fred Short, Edward Carroll, Edward Cooke, Dr. o. V. Cummings, J. Judd Fitch, J. P. Maine. Dominic Vasso, r. J. Cadoret, J. ], Reardon and Henry Bush.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25
CLUB TO ASSIST
 NEEDY FAMILIES
Congregational Mothers Plan Several Thanks.
 giving Baskets

Tho Mothers club met at the Union Congregational church par ish hou last evening to prepare Thanksgiving baskets for needy families.
 After the meeting q social hour with luncheon was served,
 The members attending were, Mrs, William Sullivan, Mrs, Eric Schmidt, Mrs. Allen FfaSlcr, Mrs. Charles Andrews, Mrs. Samuel Gillchrisl, Mrs. Joseph Cummings, Mrs. How ard Von 1obcl Mrs. Ivan Ackcr- man, Mrs Walter Thornc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25
United States Steel
 Rose At Market Start
Reached New Eiigh-$7 Dividend Had Been Declareds
 Airplane Stocks Were Very Firm, Active

national Nickel @ S-l off i-e; New York Central 42 oH S-s; Scheniey 54 3-4 of 5-o, and Westinghouse Electric l42 S-4 unchanged.
 Prices turned down after the opening and trading frightened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-25
Hailed For Intoxlcation

Jailed For IntOxlcAvlOn
 Patrick J. Higgins, Al, of 6iG Main street, arraigned before Judge Thomas r. Wall In city court yes- terday morning on charge of op- erating an automobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, was sentenced to Ave days in the county jail and taxed costs Of so.4o. Higgins was arrested Monday eve- ning near the north end rotary by Officer William Murphy.
 Car Skldded Into Hydrant
 A car oerated by Paul Boyle Of Holcomb hill, New Hartford, was badly damaged in an accident on East Main street near the East school yesterday morning. Boyle was driving toward the center when his car skidded, struck a fire hy- drant, crossed q sidewalk and be- came wedged between tree and Q stone wall, Boyle escaped injury.
 O'Meara Funeral Today
 Funeral services for Thomas J. O. Meara, 60, were held from his home, 46 Summer street, this morning at 0:4B o'clock and ct St. Francis church at 10 o'clock. Interment was In the family plot in the old St. Francis cemetery.
 Mir. O'Meara, c native and life. long resident of this city, succumbed to pneumonia at the Hungerford hospital Monday evening. He was formerly employed as clerk at the old Allen house over 20 years ana was widely known.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Orinnan O'Meara; a daughter, Mrs. Irving Smith of Winsted; a son. Joseph: four sisters, tho Misses Margaret and Mary O'Meara, Mrs. Catherine Grand and Mrs. Elizabeth Dwyer, all of Torrington, and a brother, Andrew c. O'Meara, letter carrier and secretary of Torrington lodge, B. P. o. F.
 Play Attracts Many
 A very large and apreciativc audi ence were on hand yesterday eve- ming to witness the presentation of "The Ghost Train" by the Torring- ton Civic. Players. The play was ad- mirably presented and warmly ap- plauded by the audience.
 The case was as follows: Richard Winthrop, John Mettling: Elsie Winthrop, Alice Fabro: Saul Hodg- kin, Julius Quinchi. also the direc- tor; ChafSSs Murdock. Frederick Kraus; PeggA Murdock, Judith Burns; Miss BCegne. Mary Klein; freddie Deakin, Harold Singer; Julia Price. Rose Basile; Herbert Price, fIaworth Barker: John Sterling, Vincen. Keegan; Jackson, Edwin aclare.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-07-03

sibility of a joker in the situation
that might make all the campaign
wrangling seem like the fox and
his shadow-advance reports on
the tax report for the fiscal year
indicates that receipts may sur
pass expenses so greatly that the
man who next sits in the COVER
nor's chair actually may not have
to worry about revenue from the
sales tax at all....Just a possibility,
but an amusing one, none the less.