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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-12-16

Herd Sire, Lucy King, Roam, calved March
%, 1884.
Oakland Valentine, Roam calved Feb. 18, 1887
Oakland Musician, White, calved Apr 2, 1887
Oakland Mischief, Red, calved May 1, 1887
Oakland Clayton, Red, calved May 16, 1887
Oakland, Roam Lady, calved Oct. 1, 1887.
Lady Belle of Oakland, calved March 20,
1882, will freshen on April 10, 1888
Lady Favorite of Oakland, calved Dec. IL,
1887, open.
Lady Oakland, calved Jan. 20, 1925, will
freshen Oct. 1, 1888.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-12-16
Sank Centre, MINI.


Sank Centre, MINI.
Dear Santa:
am a little boy three years old
and have been very good. know
I have because my mama said so.
want a bicycle, snow suit, candy,
nuts, and Christmas tree for Chris
mas. I'll stay up late Christmas eve
waiting for you.
Your little pal, Valerian Swartz.
Sank Centre, MINI.
Dear Santa:
am little girl seven years old,
and in the second grade. For Christ
mas want a doll with real hair, q
box OF colors and q little electric
stove. Please bring a lot Of candy
and nuts. Also bring my mother
something nice.
Your friend, Beverly Jane Schwartz
80
Sank Centre, MINI.
My dearest Santa:
I am four years old and think I'm
quite q good boy, anyway my mama
and daddy think so. would like to
have a rubber dolly that drinks her
bottle and also a caterpillar, and
don't forget the canoy and nuts and
most Of all think OF mamma and
daddy, because love them best of
all.
With love, Wilfred Zehrer.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28
Peak Creek Man
Killed In Auto
Wreck Last Week
Beldon Wyatt Died in Wilkes
boro Hospital. Funeral Ser
vice Held Friday.

Funeral services for Beldon
Wyatt, age 40, of the PEEK Creek
community who died of injuries
sustained in an automobile wreck
last week, were held at the Peak
Creek Presbyterian church last Fri
day, with Revs. r. H. Stone and Gil
bert Osborn, of North Wilkesboro,
conducting the service and, and in
torment was made in the church
cemetery.
The fatal accident occurred on the
North Wilkesboro-Laurel Springs
highway. The car which Mr.. Bel
don was riding ran off an embank-
ment and turned over, crushing the
victim underneath. It was stated
that the car was attempting to pass
a largge truck, and was crowded of
of the road. So far as could be
learned, however, no charges have
been filed against anyone.
Mr.. Beldon was rushed to the hos
pital in North Wilkesboro, where he
died short time afterwards. The
other occupants of the car es-
capped without serious injury, in
fact one man was unhurt and the
other only slightly injured.
He is survived by his wife and
two children, Mitchell and Maurice
and the following brothers: Roby,
Walter, Lonnie, John, Irwin and
Lawrence.
During the World War he served
in the United States Navy. Mr.
Beldon was a fine citizen and was
highly respected by his neighbors,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28
18th American
Legion District
Is Leading State
Local District Has Highest Per-
centage of 1888 Enrolment.
p. G. Wright, Commander.

The fifteenth district of the Am
erican Legion, of which P. G.
Wright, popular freight agent here
in West Jefferson, is commander, is
now leading the entire state in per-
centage of enrollments for 1888,
State Dept. Adjutant J. M. Cald-
well advised Mr.. Wright a few days
ago.
"Your district percentage now is
GAGS percent, and the next district
closest to yours is the 10th, with a
percentage of 1888 percent" Mr..
Caldwell stated.
I'm your district Statesville has
way over rs percent, N. Wilkesboro
and West Jefferson have so per-
cent" he explained.
eve are mailing you another sup
ply of District Commander station
cry and hope you will contact all
your Posts Immediately and urge
them to secure 100 percent prior to
October 81 and enable your district
to be the first over the top in 1885,"
the letter further stated.
"You certainly did splendid job
at Sparta and we can't help but be-
lieve that your District is apt to be
the first over the top under your
able and enthusiastic leadership"
The fifteenth district Is composed
of the following Posts: Statesville,
Mooresville, Sparta, N. Wilkesboro,
Taylorsville and West Jefferson.
The quota for 1888 is SAT. The West
Jefferson post has alread exceeded
it's quota by a substantial number.
Its quota is % and the 1888 enroll
ment is now 63.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28
AZ Ashe County
Boys Are Accepted
For CCC Services
One of COunty's Largest Enroll
ments. Assigned to Camps
in State.

Of the 81 Ashe county boys be-
tween the ages of II and % who
made application for enrolment in
the CCC service, AZ of them passed
the entrance examinations and were
enrolled for service at North Will
kesboro last week. Forty flour of
them were whites and negroes.
This was one of the largest en-
rollments that the county has had in
some time and Miss Tugman, county
welfare superintendent, is to be
commended for her efforts in per-
fecting the enrolment. It is un-
derstood that they were assigned to
the camps in North Carolina.
The complete list of those who
enrolled is as follows:
Whites Enrolled
Ambrose M. Winebarger, Todd;
Isaac Frank Barker, jefferson; Roy
Franklin Houck, Todd; Oren Au-
ston Hopkins, w. jefferson; Char
ley Wilcox, Todd; Jim Garfield
Barker, Jefferson; Carl Claude Mil
Ter, Warrensville; George w. Bile
wins, Jefferson; Roger Fields Mil
Ter, Glendale Springs; Bryant
Fields Miller, Glendale Springs;
James B. Huddler, Crumpler;
Montgomery Woodrow Absher,
Crumpler; Harley Franklin Eller,
Hemlock; Clarence Odel Robinson,
Warrensville; Bowie Weaver, Husk;
Garland Williams Baldwin, Crump-
Ter; Roy Dolinger, Husk; Walter
Mullis, jefferson; Archie Ray Trip
let, W. Jefferson; Spence Worley,
Todd; George Marvin Pennington,
jefferson; Clyde Ray Parsons, Todd;
Bertrand Harrison Winkler, Todd;
Paul Grover Mcclure, Jefferson;
Elmer Lee Barker, Jefferson; James
R. Roark, Jefferson; Ralph Edison
FISHERMAN, Jefferson; Clarence
Francis, Gressy Creek; Ward Allen
Sheets, Warreitsville; Clifford Will
cox, Todd; Tom John Childers,
Lansing; William Edwards, Jr.,
Todd; George Denver Houck, Todd;
Ritz Hardin, w: Jefferson; Eugene
Holman, Stufgi11s; verna Jones,
Clifton; Howard William Howell;
Crumpler; Roscoe Parsons, Todd;
Walter Ray Tucker, w. Jefferson;
Earl Warren FISHERMAN, Grassy
Creek; Felix Ralph Carter, Husk;
Conley Walter Allen, w. Jefferson.
COlored
Garland VIM. Harris, Cicero Bly,,
Sherman Kemp.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28
WOODIE SENTENCED
TO SERVE 2O-25 YEARS
Continued from page one)

Continued from page one)
cautioned not to shoot, but shortly
pulled out his gun and fired at ran
dom at least two times. McNeal
stepped over, picked up his small
shotgun and fired once. In return,
two bullets struck him in the thigh
and he fell over and later died in
the hospital.
The defense commended that the
two men were friends and that
Woodie did not deliberately kill
McNeal. The defendant was repre-
sented by Ira T. Johnston, c. w.
Higgins, Grant Bauguess, and w. r.
Lovill. Appearing for the State
were Solicitor McMicheal, Bowie
and Bowie and r. A. Doughton.
Today Clark Gillie, of Clifton,
charged with manslaughter, is be-
ing tried and the verdict in the case
will probably be rendered this af-
ternoon.
Monday and Tuesday large
number of more or less minor cas-
es were tried. They included the
following:
Cord Mullis, convicted of assault
with deadly weapon, was taxed
with the cost of court.
Clayborn Rash drew a fine OF $50
and cost on a charge of c. c. w.
Conley Blevins and Willie Blew
ms, for making whiskey, were both
fined-Conley 500 and Willie $25,
plus the cost of court.
Lon Royal, found guilty of c. c.
w., was sentenced to serve IL
months on the road, but he was
found not guilty of larceny and re-
ceiving.
James Hamilton, larceny and re-
ceiving, months on the road.
John Sheets, violation of prohi-
bition law, $50 and cost.
Paul Miller, assault with deadly
weapon, $25 and cost
James Carpenter was convicted
on four separate charges, two of
which were for assault with dead
ly weapon and each of them cost
him $50, plus court fees.
Reaber Powers drew IL
months road sentence for assault
with intent to kill.
Two divorces were granted;
namely, Georgia Hardin VS.. ]. O..
Hardin, Matte May VS.. Ford Maye.
D. r. Scott was foreman of the
grand jury. Mol pros was granted
in many cases, including D. H. Wal
tiers, Oscar Bare, Henry OEborne,
Elmer Gilley, etc.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28
TO HOLD SUPPER AT w. J.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MON.

There will be a church Fellowship
Supper given in the basement of
the w. J. Presbyterian church Mon
day evening, Nov. l, beginning at
$50 o'clock. After the supper there
will be an hour of wholesome re-
creation and games.
1--WE are expecting this to be a
very worthwhile and enjoyable oc-
casion for everyone present. We are
urging that every member of our
church and their families poin us in
this time of fellowship and good
time together" Miss Lois Calhoun
stated.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28
WILEY w. BURKETT

Wiley w. Burkett, of Jefferson,
widely known and prominent citi-
zen who died last Friday at his
home, was buried Sunday.
Funeral services for the 58-year-
old man were held at the Friend
ship Baptist church, with Rev. w.
E. Denney in charge.
Mr.. Burkett is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Eunice Little Burkett
and the following children: Pearl,
Glenn and Warner Burkett and Mrs.
Stella Witherspoon. The following
brothers and sisters also survive:
Rev. r. Burkett, Thomas Burkett,
Mary and Laura Marsh.
He was the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Burkett and had been in i'll
health for the last several years.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28
LILLARD CALHOUN

Funeral service for Lillard Cal
houn, of Jefferson, age 43, who died
on October 20 at his home, were
held last Thursday afternoon at the
Orion Baptist church, with Minis
ter E. J. Sexton in charge.
Mr.. Calhoun was a good husband
and neighbor and besides his wife
he leaves the following children to
mourn his passing: James, Sam, Fred
J. c., and Albert Calhoun and Mrs
Este Lambeth. He is also survived
by Mrs. Ham, of Grayson; Mrs. Rosa
Carpenter, of Lansing; Mrs. Birdie
Greer, and Mrs. Wyatt, both OF
West Virginia.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28

vented the Virginia boys from cross
ing their goal line. On two differ
ent occasions Lansing's punts were
blocked, but the stubborn line held.
In spite of the inclement wealth
er, good crowd of fans were pres
ent to witness the battle. Tomorrow
afternoon Coach Morphis will take
his squad to Marion, Va, to play
the high school club there, and all
of the fans in Ashe county are pull
ing for his fine, scrappy team.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28
Come on Folks

and get your winter outfit now!
Our prices and goods are the best
in town . home owned store T..
If any profits are made, they are
invested in our county, not sent out
to build up other towns and coun-
ties.
Mems and Boys
Suits -------------$4.98 to $21.00
Boys Boots --------- So. to $3.50
Mems Boots --------$3.5O to 5000
Boys Wool and Leather
Jackets -----------$2.00 to $4.75
Mems Wool Leather
Jackets ------------$298 to$1O98
Leather Caps -----------------97c
Heavy Suede Shirts -----87c to 97c
Mems Heavy Underwear -69c to 97c
Heavy Suede Shirts ------87c to 97c
Mems Heavy Underwear, 69c to 97c
McNEILL'S, West Jefferson, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28
Winter Arrives
Sooner Than 1t
Has In Many Yrs.
One to Five Inches of Snow
Fell Last Friday and Satur-
day on Blue Ridge.

With from one to five inches OF
snow covering the Blue Ridge
mountains last Friday night and
Saturday, unusually early winter
weather descended upon this sec
ton.
After a day of cold, driving rain,
snow began to fall late Friday after
noon and continued to fall most all
day Saturday in the Jeffersons and
Ashe county, changing the beauti-
full autumn landscape into an equal
ly beautiful winter scene.
Saturday afternoon the snow
throughout the county ranged from
one to three inches deep and on the
highest mountain area it was said to
be about five inches deep.
This was the earliest real SHOWS
that has fallen in Ashe county in
a number of years and old-timers
had to scratch their grey heads to
recall when snow, of similar size,
fell this early. Many of them de-
clared that it had been at least Is
years.
Saturday afternoon thermometers
tumbled to below the freezing mark
and there was big rush for anti
freeze and winter clothing.
Monday and Tuesday were rather
pretty and considerably warmer,
but yesterday king winters advance
agent put on a good show with rain,
Sleet and wind.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28
LANSING AND GALAX
FIGHT TO A TIE

With the rain falling continuously
and on an extremely muddy grid
iron, the Lansing high school foot
ball team and the Galax eleven
fought doggedly for four long per-
iods last Friday afternoon at Lam
sing without either team being able
to score.
It was a terrible afternoon for
football. The brave, fighting Sky
landeers held their own and pre-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28
Notice.!

We sell Evergreens. But Ever
green's should be used sparingly
as it is easy to overdo evergreen
paintings. Too many evergreens
present a somber appearance and
do not give the colorful and lively
effect produced by gay Towering
shrubs. Let us landscape your
grounds. L. c. Phillips, West jeff
erson, N. G..
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28

Trade ships from the seven seas
will anchor at Treasure Island in
San Francisco Bay during the 1899
Golden Gate International EXPOSE
ton.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28

Many foreign nations will erect
their own buildings at the 1899
Golden Gate International EXPOSE
ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
HERE
 EMPLOY SPIES
LaFOllette Report Names American Brass Co.,,
 Waterbury Tool Co.

More than a dozen Connecticut factories. among them two in Wa terhury, were listed in Washington yesterday by one LaFollette Civil Liberties committee as among those about the nation spending money for industrial espionage. The local concerns named are the American Brass CO. and the Waterbury Tool Co.
 The committee report claimed that the American Brass Go. spent a total of $5,s42 for industrial spy service. The money is said to have been pal dthe Pinkerton Detective Agency. The amounts spent during the last four years by the firm for this service are listed by the com mittee as follows: 1883, $870; 1884, $i.A5s: 1885. $2,o42; and l9ss, sl,- 560.
 The Waterbury Tool O.. accord ing to the committee. employed the National Trades association for es- peionage. The amount paid was not given out.
 In giving out the list of firms, the committee declared that 1t was only Q representative list. and was not by any means complete. Wheth- CT or not further reports Of the committee will name other local firms is not known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
President Sends Annual Message
 To Local Scouts

President Roosevelt, himself ac- tive for the past sixteen years in the Boy Scouts of America of which he Is now the honorary president. paid high tribute to the citizenship training aspect of the movement. In his Christmas and New Years message to the 1,O76,O55 Cubs, Scouts and leaders.
 The presidents greetings re- oeived today by Walter H. Deacon, chairman of the Mattatuck coun- oil is as follows:
 The White House.
 Washington.
 To the Boy Scouts of America:
 Membership in the Boy Scouts is one of the most important ways in which . boy may develop desirable traits of character and personal lty. The Boy Scout practices cit- izenship and secures valuable in. formation i'm an interesting way lin . way that combines fun and enthusiasm for worthwhile work. At this Christmas season I want to extend to the Boy Scouts of America and Co the individual members of that organization throughout the United States con- Kratulations on the completion of another splendid year of work and best wishes for continuance of their success during the New Year.
 FRANKLIN ID. ROOSEVELT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
.DOCHELLI CASE ENDS TOMORROW
Decision Expected TOmOr- row in LitChfield Court
 on Contested Divorce
(SpeciaI to The Democrat

Litchfield, Dec. 22--Judge Frank P. McEvoy today reserved desicion in the contested divorce action of Dr. Harry A. Dochelli of Torring- ton, a former Waterbury dentist, who also seeks the custoday of two children. Testimony in the case was completed today and summed up by Attorneys John Cassidy and George George of Torrington, who repre- sented Dr. Dochelli and Atty. D. H. Cotter of Bridgeport who appears for Mrs. Dochelli. A final decision is exported tomorrow.
 Upon examination Dr. Dochelli said he and his wife were married in 1914 and lived in West Haven the three following years, moving to Waterbury in 1917. He said he was 8 member of the school board for several years beginning in 1923 and ending in 1884, and at one time was engaged i1 the realty business. He, said in Waterbury his wife was continually quarrelsome and accused him of having affairs with other women. He said the food she served him was poorly pre- pared and upon several instances she interfered with him in his busi- ness, one time referring to him as a "bum and philanderer."
 Dr. Dochelli informed the court his wife left Waterbury in Sep- tember, 1894, and moved to New Rochelle, while he went to Torring- ton. He said at one time he paid her $38 every week for the support of herself and the two children,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22

With Christmas only three days away, Waterbury settled down to customary preparations for the holiday. Late shoppers filled the stores. armed with lists of presents they had forgotten to buy before; householderS who had promised themselves to get their Christmas trees early this year secured the city to get suitable one from those not yet sold: the store counters, con- taining tree decorations. gift wrap- pings and Christmas cards were packed four-deep. All the other signs of the late pre-C Christmas rush were evident today.
 \ Church Services
 The day being essentially one of religious significance, observance Saturday will center on the church and the home. Churches will hold special services, with sermons based on Christmas themes, and choirs singing traditional Christmas melo- dies. In the home. the big events
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
CitylndictedF ForAttitude
 On JuueniIe Delinquency
Juvenile Court Probation Officer Propounds Inter-
 esting Question

The day after tomorrow the whole world will celebrate the birthday of the Son of God who came down to earth to redeem sinful and suffering mankind.
 Today a boy-an adolescent boy 1872 years old stands in the shadow of a term in Cheshire re- formatpry.
 To some he's possessed of the devil; to others a scapegrace; to the police he's a boy worth trying to save; to the probation officer Of juvenile court not the boy but the community where he lives stand indicted before the court. It is time that the juvenile delinquent, in this case the adolescent, be met at close range. He's the living prototype of Briggs cartoons, "When Teller Needs Friend"
 He's no worse and probably bet ter than other kids who have never been into court.
 Here's a tragedy-What has the community where he lives given or done for this lad? What facili- ties have they offered for the iil- teresting and wise use of his leisure time? If they have whose fault is 1t that they have not been used?
 The success of the way we try to solve this boys problem-the success we have in preventing him from returning to his old ways the success of this community in preventing future delinquency de- bends upon the combined efforts of every agency ill 1t. Their pro- gram of prevention should center around the church. the schools and the juvenile court.
 This boy doesn't stand alone. We are all standing beside him. His problem is our. His suffering is our. His case is cur. What arc we going to do about 1t?
 The picture of the boy, who needs a friend is one depicted by Miss Kathleen Crowley, juvenile court probation officer. Miss Crowley also asks the pertinent question, what are you going to do about 1t. If you have an an- swer write 1t and forward 1t to Miss Crowley. She will be grate- ful for suggestions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Euclid Lodge

Raymond H. Daniels was iii- ducted as master of Euclid lodge, Order of MasOns during degree meeting held last night at Ma sonic Temple. The ceremonies were in charge of Ralph H. Paine, deputy grand master and Carl A. Dinwoodie. grand marshal. MT. Dinwo0die also presented the past masters jewel to Idris Anderson.
 Others installed were: Senior warden, Arnold w. Wenzel; junior warden, Ellsworth w. Smith; treasurer, George A. BarOnian; secretary, John M. White; senior deacon, Sidney !. Spcnder; junior deacon. Harry E. Bristol; senior steward, Edwin Dalton; junior steward, Cedric D. Bryan; chap lain, Frederick L. Platt; marshal, Henry U. Schick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Rush Of Shoppers
 Fill Principal Stores,
 Complicate Traffic
Churches to Offer Special Musical Programs; Various Agencies, Veterans Group Plan to Bring Cheer
 Into Homes, Lives of Needy Residents

will be the coming of Santa Claus and the Christmas dinner.
 Windows all over the city carried their Christmas wreaths, holly and other decorations today; electric candles beam nightly from scores of windows; and already in many homes the cheery lights of Christ mas trees can be seen.
 Cheer For Needy
 Hundreds of baskets will be dis tributed to the needy of the city by welfare, religious and fraternal organizations. The city welfare de- pertinent, the Lincoln House, the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service and the Salvation Army will deliver Christmas food baskets, as well as clothing, toys, candies and delicacies to members of more than 1000 local families.
 Also providing for the needy will be the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks, Rotary Club, Lions Club, Kiwanis, Boy and Girl Scouts, Waterbury Girls Club, also churches, school and hospitals Residents of Brookside home will receive gifts and enjoy big Christi mas dinner. Transients will be giv- en Christmas dinner by the Salva- tion Army.
 Carol Singers
 Many sections of the city will be serenaded by groups of carol sing CTS Friday night. The two local hospitals will be visited, and at least one of the groups, the Chase Park chorus, will offer program of carols by the Community Christ mas tree on the Green.
 Business will be at a complete standstill Saturday, Christmas Day. Liquor establishments are forbidden by law to sell any drinks on Christi mas Day, and package stores must be closed all day. Police will en- fore the law.
 Bronson Library
 Announcement was made today That the Bronson Library and all its branches will close Friday night at 6 o'clock. Downtown stores will be open till 9 Friday night, giving Christmas shoppers last-minute opportunity to purchase the things they were certain they wouldn't forget.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-22
Harvey Wright of Terryvilie will

Harvey Wright of TerryviIie will receive S1OO from William WOOkey of Watertown by virtue of com- pensation stipulation approved by Commissioner James M. Lynch today. In addition hospital bills of $77.75, and doctor bills will be paid. The caIimant alleged total disability from September 22, due to ivy poisoning, contracted while working for the respondent.
 Other agreements in which cOm- pensatiOn will be paid weekly dur ing the period of total disability, were filed and approved as fol- lows:
 Webster and Webster and Ed- ward Baldyga, New Britain, injury