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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-04
PEDESTRIANS BLAMED
Highway Official Declares Third OF
Deaths Caused by Pedestrians

Capt. Charles D. Farmer, head of
the state highway patrol, told the
Winston-Salem Kiwanis club recent
ly that pedestrians comprise one
third of the persons killed on high
ways and streets of North Carolina.
'We've been blaming the motorists
for the appalling toll in human life,
but pedestrians are equally respon-
sible," Farmer said.
Indifference to the rules of COM
mon sense and disregard of signals
and lights were named as the prin-
cipal contributory causes of the high
death rates among pedestrians.
Captain Farmer said the rural
highway death rate was on the de-
cline in North Carolina, receding Is
per cent last year, but the urban rate
continues undated.
He emphasized that pedestrians
and motorists alike must be made
safety conscious.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-04

Twenty eight kings and emperors
of different European countries have
been named Henry.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-04
Hoey Joins in Belief
GA to Adjourn Soon
Governor Nettled at Unexpected
Opposition to His Favorite
Bills in Two Houses

Governor Hoey discussed must
legislation with reporters Friday,
then Joined the adjournment limb
sitters with this predictions:
'"The General Assembly will wind
up it's work by March 20."-
Frankly nettled by unexpected
Senate opposition to the free school
textbooks bill, which passed the
House unanimously, and by House
opposition to social security, which
rode through the Senate with only
one opposing vote, the Governor
said he hoped both would be approx
ed shortly.
House members have a mistaken
idea about the amount social securi-
ty measures are going to cost the
counties" he asserted. mo county
would have to pay an amount great
er than 10 cents on $500 of assessed
property valuation.
"And the social security measures
would reduce the money counties
now are paying to the poor by 40
per cent. Furthermore, the Federal
government is going to quit all di-
rect relief by July l, and, if security
laws are not enacted in the State,
the burden on counties will be in
creased"
Concerning opposition to the free
school books measure, expressed
yesterday by members of the Senate
committee on education, Governor
Hoey said:
81 can't understand that. That pro-
posal received more commentator
than any other measure I recon-
mended either during the campaign
or in my inaugural address,"
And when will the liquor commits
sion be appointed?
II haven't given it a thought. I
wouldn't need the commission until
the middle of April, because county
elections can't be held until thai
time. 1 am receiving many sugges-
tons, however, and my secretary is
keeping a file of them. The fact o.
the matter is, l probably shall 10t
make any major appointments be
fore the Legislature adjourns."
Tobacco cOnpactS?
Il haven't had an opportunity r.
confer with farm leaders since Coor-
gia and South Carolina took unfav-
orable action on their compact bills
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-04
Amendments to
Constitution of
State Approved
Hoey Favors Recommendations
and Submits Them to the
General Assembly

Five amendments to the State
Constitution were proposed last
week, with Governor Hoey'S en-
dorsement, by a joint committee of
members of a Gubernatorial Consti-
stutional commission and represent
atives of a committee opposed to a
new State Constitution.
Meeting at the Governors request
Wednesday, the joint committee re-
quested the General Assembly to
draft five amendents to be submit
ted to the people for ratification.
Governor Hoey said after the
meeting, which was held in the Of
flee of Attorney General Seawell,
that he had approved the recommen-
dations of the joint committee and
would submit them to the General
Assembly. The proposed amend
ments would:
l. Give the Governor the power
of vetoing bills passed by the Gen
eral Assembly.
2. Reorganize the superior court
system, with the chief justice of
North Carolina designating special
court terms and assigning judges to
preside over special terms.
3. Provide for a seVen-man Board
of Education, composed of the SUI
perintendent of public instruction
and six members to be appointed by
the Governor, with the confirmation
of the General Assembly in joint
session.
4. Prohibit the appointment of
General Assembly members to Of
fees created by themselves.
5. Allow the General Assembly to
draft general laws for the organiza-
ton and government of counties,
cities, and towns; but prohibit the
Assembly from passing special or
local laws relating to counties or
municipalities.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-04
Dynamite Plays Big
Part i'm Spain's War
Casualties Reported Great as
Civil War CenterS Around
BelligerentS' Capital

The Spanish civil war has ragged
with relentless fury during the past
week, and apparently the weapons
most in useh vac been dynamite and
other explosives. Dynamite hurlers"
have played big part around Mad
rid and on other fronts.
Hurting explosives, government
troops Thursday blasted their way
farther into the outskirts of the
northern city of Oviedo, while dyna-
mite touched off by Madrid's defen-
ders shook two sections of the front.
Fascist officers announced Friday
humiliation of an entire battalion OF
Madrid militiamen. They claimed to
have wiped out government often
sive on the western border OF the
capital. The insurgents reported the
government infantrynen were NOW
ed down by machine gun fire and
hand grenades.
While government forces, tired Of
the defensive" pushed widespread
offensive operations, Spanish Tas-
cists reported $500 government at
tackers killed al Oviedo Wednesday,
but reports on the fighting were
conflicting.
Meanwhile Madrid reported that
government and insurgent troops
were locked in hand-to-hand combat
for possession Of strategic Pinzarron
hill, while government guns blasted
at other Fascist positions on the
Madrid front.
perhaps the heaviest" battle in
the nations history was the way a
government officer Wednesday night
characterized the struggle between
SPANS rival armies for possession
of Pinzarron hill, where during the
day loyal militiamen twice charged
up the slopes and twice were thrown
back by heavy machine gun and
rifle fire Then they gained a foot
hold on the sides.
The casualties were great, as they
were in other sectors during the
week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-04
JAMES ELIHU PHIPPS

James Elihu Phipps was born on
Nov. II, 1852 and died Feb. IA, 1887,
at the age of "A years, months, and
3 days. He was married to Alice
Blevins on March IA, 1880. To this
union were born 2 children: Lester
Phipps, of Grassy Creek, and Mrs.
Stella Phipps Blevins, of Crumpler.
This union was severed by the death
of his wife and he married Eudora
Eunice Phipps on Nov. 6, 1895. To
this union were born children:
Mrs. Della Phipps Cox and Mrs.
Maude Phipps Oliver, of Crumpler,
and Blaine Phipps, of Grassy Creek.
Brother Phipps professed faith
in Christ as his Saviour at the early
age Of 18 years and joined the Bap-
fist Chapel Church. He remained a
member there until 1926 when he
joined the Pleasant Valley Church
as a charter member. He was a con-
secrated and devoted Christian for
more than fifty years. He was fear
less leader in fighting against evil
and he set an example for Christian
living that cannot be eXcelled. It can
be said of him as it was said of one
Of old, '"This know We, that prince
and a great man has fallen this day
in Israel"
He taught in the public schools of
the county for number of years.
He was a good neighbor. His chill
dren will always remember him as a
kind and loving father.
Besides his five children, he leaves
IL grandchildren, great grand
child, aged sisters: Mrs. Amanda
Reedy, Mrs. Bethany Miller and Mrs.
Mary Owens, survive with many rel
atives and friends to mourn their
loss which is his eternal gain
Written by w. E. Denny.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-04
MISS MARTHA ]. LUTHER

In memory OF Miss Martha j.
Luther who died at her home near
Jefferson December 10, 1886, aged
II years, 2 months and II days.
She was the daughter of the late
w. N. and Jane A. Luther. She is
survived by two brothers, VIM. L.
and T. K. and three sisters, Mrs.
Laura Brown, Misses Ellen and Eta
Luther. One brother and one sister
had preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Orion
Methodist Church, having joined in
April 1886, and lived faithful
member until her demise. She suf-
fered long and much, but did not
murmur or complain and feel that
she is resting in the sunlight of
Gods love in whom she trusted
She was good neighbor and below
ed by all who knew her.
I extend my sympathy to the ones
left saddened by her death.-Written
by one who loved her.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-04
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks for the sympathy and kind
ness shown us by our friends and
during the sickness and
death of our dear aunt, Mrs. R. E.
Plummer, and also for the beautiful
floral offering.-Mrs. S. E. Wyatt
and family.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-04
The average full-grown grizzly
bear is nine feet long.

Sweet potatoes will produce fine
quality adhesive for use on postage
stamps and envelopes; pulp is used
for livestock feed; and starch is used
for sizing or glazing paper and warn.
and also for laundries.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-01-05
HARSHMAN DECIDES
TO TOP COP. TICKET
Bows to Wishes of Party
Leaders After Once
Declining

The search for candidate to
lead the Republican Party in the
City Election to be held in March
has come to a close with the an
nouncement by ]. Lloyd Harsh
man that he would head the ticket
"if the party wanted him." AS a
result of this announcement, Mr..
Harshman is expected to receive
the unanimous vote of the dele
gates to the Republican Conven-
ton which convenes in the Court
House on Monday night.
Mr. Harshman will be opposed
in the general election by w. Lee
Elgin, who has been member of
the City Council for eight years.
Mr.. Elgin was selected by accla-
nation by the Democrats in con-
vention several days ago. Since
his nomination he has been wag-
ing vigorous campaign.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-01-05
CLUB OPENING Is
PLANNED TONIGHT
Former Country Club Re-
modelled and Beau
titled

The old Country Club in the
northern section of the city, now
known as 1.-THE Club" will again
resound with gayety as of yore,
after complete renovation and
expert workmen have completed
interior decorations of an elabor-
ate character.
The opening Of the new club
will take place tonight, for which
event the. management has ar
ranged a program for the enjoy
ment of all.
The Starlight Terrace in the
north end of the building has been
most beautifully decorated and
with lighting effects dazzles with
beauty. A fine stage has been
erected from which the shows will
be given. The Bismark Room is
in the basement, most modernly
equipped and furnished.
The manager Of the Club is vii
liam B. Rives, under whose super.
vision successful future Is pre-
dicted.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-01-05

HANGOVERS
BY ZIM
1888 - 1887

mt9HN DC WToH9y puI ~
seems to me that the boys at
the helm of the Good Ship,
G. o. p, are sailing around
the Seas of Uncertainty, with
no apparent destination in
sight. In other words, the
boys are not showing the pep,
zip and flash they displayed
back in 1888.
Apparently, said boys have
slipped up. Four years in
City Hall with no plans for
the present campaign looks
bad from a political stand
pBint. But then, they are not
20 be criticized too severely.
The Democrats were guilty Of
the same tactics when they
were receiving mail at the
corner of Potomac and Frank
lin streets.
Comparing the present POI
IiticaI situation in Hagers-
town with that Of four years
ago, leads one to the ultimate
conclusion that the positions
of the two major political
parties have been reversed in
their entirety. In 1888 the
Democrats had been in power
so long that dissention with
in their own ranks wasn't a
dark secret. They were la
boring under the impression
that they would stay in City
Hall for the remainder of
their natural lives. They were
slow in agreeing on a candi-
date for Mayor-in fact they
were so cocky that they gave
their 1888 candidate three
whole weeks for a campaign.
Some of the job-holders only
showed up at the polls on
election day to vote-that is,
those who weren't too busy
DOING chores at home. Cam
paign fund? They didn't need
i'll Why, the Democrats were
giving Hagerstown the best
administration they ever had!
They could tell the citizens
all about economy and in
fact, the natives could ask
any questions-they had all
the answers.
And while the Democratic
sentries were sleeping at the
posts, the Republicans were
really going to town. DR.. !.
M. Wertz was bringing to a
close a two-year campaign for
the Republican nomination OF
MAYOR and when the conven-
ton was called to order It
was Wertz, hands down.
Committees in the various
wards were active, and they
showed such speed that by
the time the Democrats got
around to the business OF
ringing door bells, no one was
left but strangers who were
not qualified to vote. The
Republicans were not taking
chances on anythlng-they
had fire In their eyes and
(COntinued on Page 81
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-01-05
SOS CHILDREN OF
PRE--SCHOOL AGE
TREATED In YEAR
Volunteers Performing a
Splendid Service to
Community

The report of the Infant and
Child Health Center, Inc, re-
leased today, shows that a
total of 300 needy children in
HagerstoWn are on the rolls
of this organization, formed
last year for the purpose Of
aiding pre-school children to
keep in good health. The
work, carried on through the
efforts of volunteer workers
and doctors, will continue.
There is probably no other
similar organization doing
greater work for the children
of Hagerstown than those i'm
terested in the Health Center.
Children of parents whose
weekly income wage is SIS or
less are given a thorough ex-
animation by the physicians
in charge of the Center, Or.
n. Edwin Blair, child special
list, and his medical assistant,
Or. Lloyd Hoffman, after
which they are carried on the
rolls Of the organization for
further treatment and obser-
walton. AS a result of this at
tention many children in this
community are being brought
back to permanent health.
A tremendous amount of woT
as already been accomplished b
he Health Center, although it hs
cen in existence only lit
yer IL months. OF the total nun
er of children visiting the Cel
err, 40 show definite indication
f malnutrition; 81, ricketts,;
.ad skin disorders; so have ha
iseased tonsils, and 36 were
iced Of teeth treatment. Thel
we're a total Of IS hospitalize
asses, "a of which were the resu
f malnutrition. In cooperate
With the Public Health Depar
aent, 125 pre-school children wei
noculated for diphtheria, but tn
lumber has been materially j
creased during recent weeks,
vas said. Thirty-eight gallons
;od liver oil, and 81 dozen cal
# tomato juice were distribute
o the needy children, in order
,uild up their bodies.
The great amount of work ]
yolves regular physical examin
ions; selection Of proper diet
he referring to family physical
il various cases: and the REFER
% the. Public Health Clinic
children found in the early stag
If tuberculosis, etc.
Since the opening of the Heal
several organizations ha
also become interested and a
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-01-05

The target Of no less than seven
civil suits, totaling $4,000, is Mrs.
Ellen French Vanderbilt Fitzsimons
(above), widow OF Alfred Vanderbilt
and wife Of Paul Fitzsimons. The
suits were fled recently at Newport,
r. T., on behalf Of seven Republican
state senator's Of Rhode Island, to
whom Mrs. Fitzsimons is alleged to
have referred as yellow dogs" and
TRAITORS to their party"
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-01-05
LEr,s JOIN!

Members of the First Baptist
Church Of Kilgore, Tex, are In
luck. OIL was discovered under
the church lawn and the royalty
is divided among the members.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-01-05

Automobiles caught without
chains last night, found the roads
and streets slippery.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-01-05

Say You saw It In The Globe
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-01-05

Subscription Rate:
500 Per Year
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20
L. A. STOCKS

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20. tUP)-
The market rose strongly on the Los
Angeles stock exchange this morn
ing, THREE listed issued gaining /
point or more to new highs for the
year. Volume was about $4,000
shares.
Southern Pacific climbed / point
to a new high for the year at 4SB
on 100 shares.
Signal Oil and Gas "a" rose 11a
to new high for the year at 12 on
400. Superior Oil climbed q to Al
on 90. Universal Consolidated at
IN Republic at 10A and Bandini
at rs each improved a.
Gladding Mclean jumped IL to
a new high for the year at 22A on
100. Emsco slipped q to 1874 on 100
and Neon h to 10B on 800. Consoli-
dated Steel common was up Y at
Az on a 900-share turnover.
Roberts Public Markets hit new
high for the year at 99s up Y on 400
shares. National Refunding Corp
dropped to new low for the year
at 12 off u. Pacific Finance gained
* to 31%. Security-First National
Bank at 57A. Pacific Indemnity at
81 V, and Security Company Units at
471s each improved u. Transamer
lea edged up u to 16A on GOO.
Twenty-Five issues rose, IL drop
ped and Fl were unchanged.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20
CHICAGO GRAINS

CHICAGO, Jan. 20. (UP)--W
prices fluctuated erratically in far
ly active trading on the Cbicago
board of trade today with the de-
ferred deliveries ruling relatively
stronger. Fears of crop damage fol-
lowing heavy sleet storms and cold
er weather over large areas of the
winter wheat belt had a bulllsh Ell
feet.
At the close wheat was Is cent
Alower to " cent higher, May. $1.3O
ynew corn was X to & cent lower,
May $1.10b, old corn was a cent
lower. May S1.075s, and oats was "A
to N cent lower, May 81 " cents.
The main factor inducing strength
in foreign markets was report
that Italy was making much larger
purchases than of late. Rumors that
Great Britain was studying storage
facilities also had bullish effect.
Corn, oats and rye held around
previous closing levels in slow
trade,
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20
NEW YORK STOCKS

NEW YORK. Jan. 20. CUP)-A
roaring bull demonstration greeted
President Roosevelt'S second inaug-
ural address today.
AS soon as Wall Street read the
speech the market began to boil.
That was few minutes after l p
IN. Shorts covered. New long buy
ing developed. Tickers fell behind
5 minutes.
The Dow-Jones industrial aver
age reached a new high since 1881
at 1852 up 100 points from the
Smaller amounts. Sales in the
fourth hour when the buying was
at its height totaled 100000 shares,
a rate of 3,650,000 shares for a
five-hour day. In the corresponding
hour yesterday the total turnover
was only 100000 shares.
Steel shares made the widest gains
level since 1881 at $685. up 39s points
from the previous close.
Bullishness over the PreSidents
speech was not in what he said but
in what he omitted. Wall street
had anticipated all sorts OF shots az
business and the markets and sun
arraignment of the utilities. IL had
expected criticism Of speculation.
instead, the speech dealt win
generalities and thus was of no ad-
verse consequence marketwise.
Tobacco shares made further re-
sponse to rise in cigarette prices.
Copper shares rose point or so.
Silvers were better. Noranda rose
2 points to 81 and the Voiatiie
HON estake appeared at 800 up ~
points.
Automobile equipment issues rose.
Chrysler touched 124s up 3A points
and General Motors 6SA up IA. :,
Sales for the day approximated
3.270,OOO shares. Against 2,620,00O
shares yesterday. A total of 1.460,-
900 shares was turned over in the
last two hours. Curb sales were
$4,000 shares, against $4,000 shares
yesterday.
Dow-Jones averages: lndustriai
1886 up 1.94; railroad 56.44 up 0.44;
utility 36.71 up O.07.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20

WANTED - Reliable white woman
for housework during day SOB
Len Rey. J20
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20
T.. A. GRAIN
BOY ovERTAKEs PENDULUM

HERRINGTON, Kan, I{U,P) -
Evincing curiosity as to the number
Of times the pendulum on a jewelry
store clock had swung in the last
40 years, Charles Pearson, 10, was
told that he would get a watch if
he figured it out. The boy submit
ted the figure l,262,394, 400. He got
the watch.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20
Market Quotations
L. A. LIVESTOCK

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20. (ufl
Hogs 100. Holdovers 209, slow, ~
Csc lower, local grain feds Slo.oo-
1915.
Cattle 700, holdovers $50, slow,
steady, good Utah fed steers 9o.oo-
$50, some held higher, common to
medium steers $6-S.15; good heif-
ers $3.50, common to medium 50
7.25. cows $4.5o-6.50, cutter grades
S3.25-4.25; bulls $4.50-6.25; calves
400, steady, fed choice vealers Sl1
medium to good $50; calves $5-
1926.
Sheep 800, no sales, good wooled
lambs quoted S9-lO.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20
PRICE
Federal State Market Service)

Imperial Valley shipped 102 car
loads of lettuce Tuesday while Phoe-
nix was shipping II, Yuma and
other points 3 for a total of 125 car
loads. On the same day last year
23 carloads were sent out. The av
erage daily shipments for the past
10 days has been 125. Valley ship
ments to date total 2,092. Last year
at this time 1919 carloads had been
shipped. The market strengthened
Tuesday with demand exceeding
supply generally. FOB. cash track
heavy 5s us. No. l mostly 50, 6s
1851 SO with a few at $1.25.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20
L. "A. DANE.

Jos ANGELES, Jan. 90. (UPl =
Sect'y. First Natl. ...... 56A 5ah
Transamerica .-....... 16 16B
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20
L. A. VEGETABLES

LOS ANG ELES, Jan. 20. UP)-
Demand and trading continued slow
with supplied light to moderate and
prices steady.
Lettuce: Imperial Valley dry pack
dozen $2-2.25; dozen $1.50-1.75.
Peas: San Diego Co. pole 9-10c.
Frosted SIC. Bush Sic. San Pc
dro 7-Sc. Ventura Co. bush 5-5kc.
Tomatoes: INLAND 4-bask crates
9-tops $1.75-2; 12s S1.50-1.75; los
$1.25-1.50; EOS S1-1.25; flates, 5x5s
$1.50-1.75; 5x6s S1.75; 6x7s $150-
LIS; 7xSs $1-1.25; Sx8s and Sx9s
75-90c. No. IS loose luge 1850.
Mexico originals lugs 6x6s and\larg-
er S2.50-2.65, 6x7s $2.252.40; strip
ped firsts 91A -10c.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20
Markets at
a Glance
Nv UNITED PRESS

Stocks strong and active under
lead of steels.
Bonds higher; convertibles soar.
Curb stocks higher; industrials
lead.
Foreign exchange steady and dull.
Cotton steady in light trading.
Grains, wheat 81 higher to y low
or: corn II to u lower; oats Is to
1h lower; rye off Il TO II.
Rubbers sharply higher.
Silver at New York unchanged at
44A cents.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20
Real Estate

FOR SALE = Exceptional, strictly
modern 5-room house on Olive, 2
bedrooms, breakfast nook, tile
kitchen, hardwood floors, base
ment and garage, all necessary
drapes included. Especially well
built. Bargain price to move
quickly. Phone 1142. Call at 629
He'll. J21
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20
Help Wanted

WANTED-Man with car, steady
work Must be neat. Write II. v.
Bordeaux, 45l2 Hollis ST., Oakland,
Calf J21
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20
Estray

WILL BUY-Clean white rags with
buttons off. Bring them to the
PoSt-PreSS office.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20

Mrs. Susan Magil, Winters. Yolo
County, has sold 81 acres of alfalfa
and orchard land to the federal
government.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-20
L. A. BUTTER e EGGS
L. A. HAY

Los ANGELES. Jan. 20. (UP)
y. 5. NO. ! ..............$1 $1S50-1 100
y. $. No. extra Ieaiy :. s22-2s.OO
U. s. NO. ,......... SIC .50-17.0 90
W. s. No. leafy ......$17.50-1S.0
Receipts equivalent to 80 carloads