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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-26

their schools close for the day.
They are tied up into an organ
lied competitive team recreation
consisting Of basketball games,
relay races, baseball games, touch
football games and some appa-
ratus instruction. The schedule
Is laid out to place each boy that
comes into the gym on some team
so that all are given a part in the
program. In connection with this
competitive play we made an
other division In younger boys
groups this past year to segregate
the very young from those slightly
older. We called this group the
Cubs who range from Z to 10 years
of age. They At in much better
in their own group where their
play Is not criticized by those a
little older and 1t gives to both
groups better and more evenly
distributed program. This splits
our grammar school boys into
three separate divisions namely,
Cubs, Midgets and Juniors and
time is allotted them on the gym
twice a week and the privilege of
a swim and shower every day of
the week. We have had a much
better attendance in the SWIM
ming pool the past season due
chiefly to this factor of everyday
swims and also to the fact that
we have been able to keep our
pool warmer this season.
Social Activities
We also use our gymnasium in
most of our social activities which
cater to large group at one time.
PARTS such as Halloween and
Christmas affairs, moving picture
shows, dances and basketball
games are all conducted here. 1t
Is our only large hall and Of ne
cessity 1t becomes our social hall.
But to heat this large room Is
difficult problem. 1t Is at the
very end of our heating system
and 1t requires forcing of the fur
naces to obtain proper heating
conditions. We are working on
this matter and hope within a
short time to remedy this de-
ficiency. In connection with our
social affairs we have tried out q
new sound apparatus to relay
music from records. 1t Is work.
ing out quite well and looks as
though we could find great use for
an apparatus such as this IN the
conduct of our social affairs.
The gymnasium shows decided
drop in attendance when spring
sets In and the boys minds are
toward outdoor play. Spring and
summer are the periods Of out
side activity excepting in indoor
swimming pools. In view Of this
we have carried on several outside
activities starting with our Easter
Egg hunt on Good Friday. This
is conducted for the younger
members and the greater number
Of these boys take part. We also
organized baseball league
which provided a great deal Of
interest during the months Of
May and June. Boys were also
taken on outings to nearby lakes
and at this time we also opened
our camp. We were very fortu-
nate in having the opportunity
Of using land on Mr.. Combel-
lacks estate to conduct our
camp. 1t offered real outdoor life
to over a hundred boys. 1t Is
our hope that the occasion to
carry on our camp will again
present itself this year, as 1t has
become we'll defined part Of our
summer program.
Requirements
Over the past few depression
years we found 1t necessary to
make only the most needed re-
pairs and requirements. This left
many other necessary things still
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-26
Genuine B0yer Aspirin the Thing
To Take for Fast Relief

This will act to fight fever, and
pains which usually accompany
colds. Relief comes rapidly.
Get the genuine BAYER
ASPIRIN by asking for it by
its full name: not by the name
aspirin" alone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-26

mean to the boy as much as ones
lodge or expensive social club
means to the business man and
adult.
Each year we seem to have
something new to suggest in the
way Of rearranging or replanning
Of our rooms. This past year was
no exception. In an attempt to
segregate the various age groups
we dismantled two Of the four pool
tables that made up our pool
room. These were placed in our
front lobby to make up part OF
the equipment for this senior
room. The lobby had heretofore
been given over to both the In
termediate and the Senior men,
bers and the variation In ages
presented conflict in the play Of .
the boys. The younger boys
seemed to get in the way Of the
older ones and the older boys COM
planned that they were crowded
out of their play quarters. With
the rearranging Of the pool tables
we created two separate rooms
having the very same equipment.
1t was not a great matter then to
separate the two groups by giving
a room to each. The reaction to
this change has been decidedly in
our favor. 1t now gives us social
rooms for three separate groups
Juniors, Intermediates and
Seniors. The only cost In MAX
ing this change was to build an
other very necessary ping pong
table and to recover two pool
tables that were sadly in need OF
repairs.
Movie Outfit
During the past year we had the
opportunity Of buying q second
hand portable talking movie outfit.
Silent films were not being made
to any great extent and those
that were obtainable were very
much out of date. These reasons
together with the fact that our
old machine was fast approaching
the stage where 1t would need re-
placing lead us to buy the sound
outfit. 1t Is In good condition and
can be used on both silent and
sound pictures and has already
been given a thorough test. Nov
les are shown regularly through
out the fall and winter months
in the gymnasium.
Our library occupies a very IA
vorable location In our building,
but of late its use has been for
group club meetings rather than
for reading purposes. This was
due, no doubt, to a lack Of the
modern and popular books for
our present generation. We con-
tacted Miss Barrett Of the Bron-
son Library, who gladly offered
the services of members Of her
staff in culling out obsolete books
and reconditioning our library. 1t
has been a trying task, but was
very willingly accomplished. We
owe Miss Barrett and her helpers
a great deal of thanks for their
efforts in our behalf. They have
also offered their services In con-
Quoting a story hour each week
for the smaller boys. With this
valuable assistance / am sure that
the library will soon be one Of our
attractive gathering places. But
we still need books and any con-
tributions of this nature will be
thankfully accepted.
Recreation
1t Is not at all diffiicult to de-
termine the chief activity Of the
normal boy or where 1t centers.
To one engaged in recreational
pursuits he will tell you that you
will find him where competitive
sports are being played. In the
Boys Club these center around
the gymnasium. Here the boys
flock as soon as possible after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-26

"Them Hiaeah stewards the dumbest $$(&!ZfbM-??
world" pied line in Manhattan newspaper. To Whit
edorialist responded: Note $$&ZbM?? indicates profa
Well, I'll be $$(&!ZfbN-??, SO 1t does!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-26

murdered a NJ. Y. banquet while
leaving There nearriot which stAed
the promise there would be murder in
Robert wagners Script Hollywood magazine prints clown
steal but nevertheless shows up the movie interview as the s
trovesa important contrary anything
Of value In short movie interview must not contain anything
do not allow him private life odd
working press right into his paror Not since Harding has csnd
@ sa . he s into I S a no 1t
to speak Of the lads who were nice to daughter Peggy who
B'way they you BY breaking your
s. t&!zrbM-99
world was pied Line in Manhattan TO which an
Well, I'll be ss&!zDN-??. SO it does!
We visited one of the movie stages the other
"A man was standing on small ladder He was surrounded by
out many Of their You could the happiness In their eyes
up "jus mnutel that
called DO NOT come back tomorrow
wasn't necessary advertise
chaps painful duty notifying
bacwoud with the memnto in their heads that
some day they, themselves may be an extra.
Down in Florida the bandits ritz for slot machines)
have been installed in chain Of popular priced restaurants This
food dispenser going out Of his send
you OUT Of his restaurant hungry.
the insinuaton Of Daily Variety HOLLYWOOD
tune mentions Wake Up and Live the picture ps zanucR
Night hadn't
incidentally difference between the aim version
Newark with load broadway the
nhon from Heayn Social Security: When man reaches IS
its q Of Pennies from Havin."
"rhe Spanish everything except
Intimate your thoughts only
INK hope Of food for signs
Death has the greatest population Of ALI all the people
California 'a' where the sun raining
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-26

draulic winch which operated 1t,
and flying over q low partition.
fractured Mr.. SHADES arm and in
fiicted possible compound skull
fracture. First aid was admins
tered at the Metal Works hospital
and he was rushed to the Water
bury hospital by ambulance, where
he is now on the danger list.
The flowers on the altar for the
Sunday morning service at st. Paul's
Episcopal church were in memory
Of William Scholey, who passed
away exactly year ago.
Micah Cleans Meet
The Micah Cleans society Of the
Grace Methodist church will hold
its regular meeting this evening at
the home Of Leona CaronS Of Homer
street.
Mrs. william Scholey Of Harvard
street is confined to her home be-
cause Of sickness.
Mrs. Albert Sheldon OF Dwight
street, who has been patient at
st. Mary's hospital for the past two
weeks, has returned to her home.
Board Meeting Sunday
The Waterville Union church
will hold an official board meeting
at the parsonage on Boyden street
Sunday, January 81, at $3.50 o'clock.
The officers Of the Red and Blue
armies of the Everyman's Bible
class of Waterville will hold meet
ing Thursday evening, January %,
at 1880 o'clock at the home of Robert
Taylor on Thomaston road.
1880 Chevrolet Coach, good $500
1929 Oakland SPIT. Rdstr. RS, 5000
1928 Leo Wolverine Coach :. 1000
1929 Whippet Coach ...... $500
CARTRIDGE BROS. Sc Sheffield st.
Phone 33790-Waterville
Many writer's in ire Irish Free
-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-26

Waterville, Jan. 26-A break was
unsuccessfully attempted at the
Motor Exchange, Thomaston ave-
nue., last night. Upon arrival this
morning the proprietor discovered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-26

the lock broken and the front door
ajar and in the doorway lay "Blimp,"
a 6O-pound English bulldog, whose
job 1t is to watch the establishment
and who must have had busy few
moments during the night.
Several hundred dollars worth OF
new greasing and lubricating equip
ment has just been installed and
it is the opinion of the proprietor
that this was what the thieves were
after, but due to the watch dogs
efforts, nothing was missing.
Meeting Tonight
The regular meeting of the Cas-
per s. Davis American Legion post
will be held at Fraternity hall on
Boyden street this evening at 8
o'clock.
Frederick Sladc Hurt
Frederick Slade, So, of Al Cooke
street, Waterbury, an employe of the
Chase Metal Works, was seriously
injured at his work yesterday after
noon. A chain used to draw great
pans of annealed metal from the
muffles, snapped from the combina-
ton of snagged pan and the n.y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-26

Many writer's in tire Irish Free
State are busy on biographies Of
present world personalities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-26
Walter WilAcIleu
On Broadway


We Woodward in hts highly
tory takes lot Of the Of things the school
taught Fnsanc he reports Kidd between
babbtt and Stoogat he really didn't want commit
was working for ten percent cut from higher Also reports
historian woodward Kidd scared his and allowed them
trampe on him Capt Kidd further testines Mr. woodward
hanged not much for his bges the high
he poison" politicians they wouldn't front for him
he needed their help Incidentally Capt Kdd house stood
site now occupied by bank.
We escorted
quarters the other 1t brief CALL but
convinced that they but busy think
Nathan and ssid well song Don't take counterfeit
"YOu mean" was the 'retOrt "no kind Of money!"
Unless hired ghost for the and unlikely
edenne Ruth Gordon breaks INTO the current Stage Magazine
scrber considerable talent piece frightened
tceshp with aude Adams is delightful reading and the best job
about the Of the movie industry Chaplin
I'm all pictures met Chaplin
informal gathering found him little fellow
center Of the floor just long he could make
the February Mercury
people who repaid
derogatory items probably
with regiments out
different right
Of biggest beas-which give
keep that pledge but most like to brag The Country
contains the following eptaph for nobody HE contributed
his countrys census"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-26

all has been our lot. We wish to
thank the press for their gener-
GUS attitude in giving us space in
their papers, our friends for their
willing cooperation in our behalf
and all who see that the future
is always built on the coming
generation and who give Of their
time and assistance to develop the
best In our future manhood.
Respectfully submitted,
VIM. M. JOHNSON,
Superintendent.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18
Barbara Ann Badger
Buried in Jefferson

Barbara Ann Badger, 11-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Bad
ger, died in Jefferson Monday fol-
lowing an illness of some time dur
ing which she suffered from Bright's
disease. Immediately prior to her
death she was stricken with pneu-
mOnia.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday morning at the Jefferson
Presbyterian Church with a large
number of relatives and friends in
attendance. Classmates of the de-
ceased carried the floral offering.
A picked choir had charge of the
music.
Rev. r. H. Stone assisted by Rev.
C. r. Stafford and Rev. w. T. Whit
tington had charge of the services.
Interment followed in the Jefferson
cemetery near the grave of broth
er, Roy Ray, who was killed by an
automobile in May, 1886.
Besides her parents, the deceased
is survived by three sisters and two
brothers.
Reins-Sturdivan assisted the Bad
ger brothers in taking care of the
funeral arrangements.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18
Sly News

Several people in this community
attended the burial of Mrs. John
Roark on Copeland Tuesday.
J. r. Rotten, of Marion, Va, visited
here Friday
Miss Maggie Sapp, of Lansing,
spent the weekend at the home Of
her father, J. S. Sapp.
T. M. Calhoun, of Elk Creek, Va,
visited his sister, Miss Adeline Cal
houn, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Roark, of
Chesapeake City, Md, are visiting
relatives in this section.
Mrs. Hattie Arnold and Miss Ruth
Ham visited at the home of J. S..
Sapp, Friday.
MIR. J. S. Sapp and daughters,
Rettie and Maggie, Charles Gray
beal and Pauline Allen made trip
to Johnson City Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. Reece Rotten and Mr..
and Mrs. Smith Ashley, from Mary
land, visited in this section last
week.
Mrs. w. w. Walker spent Sunday
night with her son, Ben Walker, OF
West jefferson.
Mrs. Ruth Roark and children
spent Monday night at the home of
Oscar Sapp.
Mrs. Fred Elliott, of Horse Creek,
visited here during the week end.
Mrs. Ruth Rhodes and little
daughter, Louise, of Warrensville,
have been spending few days with
Mrs. Lucy Elliott.
Miss Beryl Arnold is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Fred Elliott, on Horse
,reek.
Charles GRAPHICAL and Pauline
Allen were quietly married Sunday
afternoon at Lansing. Rev. Mr..
Chappell performed the ceremony.
Mrs. E. w. Sapp and daughter,
Irene, Misses Bess Sapp and Velva
Smiley visited Mrs. C. w. Rotten,
Sunday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18
Baptist W.M.S.Meets
With Mrs. C.. Dancy

The w. M. S. of the West Jeffer-
son Baptist Church met Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Carl
Dancy with Miss Nelia Dixon acting
as Joint hostess. There were Is mem
bers and two visitors present.
The program was in charge of
Mrs. John Weaver and devotionals
were led by Mrs. ]. N. Tulbert. The
topic for discussion was "The Span
ish and the Portuguese" and those
taking part included Mesdames.
Byrl Vannoy, @. R. Campbell, Brad
shaw Meyers, Floyd Church, and j.
N. Tulbert.
During the business session, those
who used their talent during the
last month to raise money to buy a
new piano turned in a substantial
amount, and plans were made for
the annual Easter food sale.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed at the close of the meeting.
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Mrs. J. L. Segraves
Hostess to w. NJ. S.

Mrs. J. L. Segraves was hostess
Wednesday, March 10th, to members
of the West Jefferson Methodist
Missionary Society at their regular
monthly meeting.
The president, Mrs. Carl GRAPHICAL,
was in charge and very interesting
subject, Education in the Home
Fields" was presented by Mrs. Glen
GRAPHICAL and Mrs. B. B. GRAPHICAL.
Mrs. w. J. Huneycutt conducted the
devotionals.
Following the business session,
the hostess served tempting refresh
ments during an enjoyable social
hour.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18
Silas Greek News

Judging from the amount of farm
work that is being done in this Sec
ton, there will be bumper crop
this year.
WPA workers are employed on
the Silas Creek road at present.
Rev. j. o. Cox and Mr.. Floyd
Jones were dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. M. Dickson Sunday.
Mrs. Ray Barker, who has been
very sick, is slowly improving. Re-
Gently she visited her sister, Mrs.
Dora Baldwin, and daughter, Miss
Floy Baldwin, at Fairfax, Va.
Andy Sullins, who has been sick
for SINE time is recovering.
Prof. c. M. Dickson, principal of
Bethel High School in Watauga
county, spent the weekend at his
home on Silas Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearne Dickson were
visited by friends Sunday They are
the parents of fine baby girl, Car
olyn Ann.
Edgar Hurley, assistant leader in
the CCC camp at Salisbury, was at
home over the weekend.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18

LOST-About the 9th day of March,
a fox hound, white, with yellow
ears and light specks on body. If
found or located, please notify me
at once and receive reward. Theo-
dore Rotten, Fig, N. c. p
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18

FOR SALE or will trade for auto
mobile: 50-acre farm. five-room
house and outbuildings. Located 8
miles northeast of North Wilkesboro
on good road. See Lester Waddell
at Forest Furniture Co., or write
Lester Waddell, Route l, Wilkes
boro, r :. p
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18

EDWARDS BUS will leave West
Jefferson on Saturday April 3rd
at a. m. for Bel Air, Md. Special
rates. For information or reservation
call at West Jefferson Hotel or write
w. B. Edwards, Darlington, Md.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18

WANTED-A few truck loads
of curley maple logs. For
prices see B. w. Jones, of
Lansing, N. c. Alp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18

WANTED-To close contracts for 500
tons chestnut oak tan bark. See us
at once. No wood taken after March
q. Parker Tie Company. c
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18

FOR SALE-One yolk of twin oxen,
well broke, weight 24OO h., six
years old. See or write Mrs. w. J.
Bare, Box 81, Jefferson, N. C.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18

GOOD USED RANGE for sale at a
very low price. Rhodes Furniture
Co., West Jefferson, N. c. c
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18
REMNANT ROLLS FOR SALE

A new line of remnant rolls in
silks and cottons, 35c and up.
Going fast, come at once. Also a
line of silk and cotton remnants.
Mems socks at Sc per pair.
THE BARGAIN SHOP
Near the Cheese Plant
West Jefferson, N. C.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18

FOR SALE-193O A model Ford
truck, short couple, Al condition,
priced cheap, or will trade for live
stock. J. G. Rhodes, Warrensville,
N. G. C.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18

FOR SALE-Corn and fodder. See
or write j. F. Neal, jefferson,
North Carolina. p
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18

HAY AND STRAW FOR SALE
-Baled hay $18 to $40 per ton
Straw SIP. D. D. Cole, Chilhowie,
Virginia. Ale
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18

There are five streets in Poland
named after Herbert Hoover.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18
WANT AID S
Twenty Five Gents Charged
for Each Want Ad

Mems new Easter suits and shirts,
large selection of white shoes for
the whole family. Very special
best grade LII sheeting, yard wide,
&c; fast color yard wide prints, 51Oc
up-McNeilPs, West Jefferson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18

FOR SALE-11-year-old mare for
sale cheap, or will trade for yoke
of oxen. J. G. Rhodes, Warrensville,
N. G. c
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-03-18

Mems new Easter suits and shirts,
a large selection of white shoes for
the whole family. Very special
best grade LII sheeting, yard wide,
&c; fast color yard wide prints, 1Oc
up-McNeilIs, West Jefferson.
FOR SALE-11-year-old mare for
sale cheap, or will trade for yoke.
of oxen. J. G. Rhodes, Warrensville,
N. c. c
HAY AND STRAW FOR SALE
-Baled hay $13 to $40 per ton.
Straw $12. D. D. Cole, Chilhowie,
Virginia. Ale
FOR SALE-193O A model Ford
truck, short couple, Al condition,
priced cheap, or will trade for live
stock. ]. G. Rhodes, Warrensville,
N. G. C.
GOOD USED RANGE for sale at
very low price. Rhodes Furniture
Co., West Jefferson, N. c. c
FOR SALE-One yolk of twin oxen,
well broke, weight 24OO h., six
years old. See or write Mrs w. J.
Bare, Box 81, Jefferson, N. C.
WANTED-To close contracts for 500
tons chestnut oak tan bark See us
at once. No wood taken after March
q. Parker Tie Company. c
LOST-About the 9th day of March,
fox hound, white, with yellow
ears and light specks on body. If
found or located, please notify me
at once and receive reward. Theo-
dore Rotten, Fig, N. G.. p
FOR SALE-Corn and fodder. See
or write ]. F. Neal, jefferson,
North Carolina. p.
WANTED-A few truck loads
of curley maple logs. For
prices see B. w. Jones, of
Lansing, N. G. Alp
EDWARDS BUS will leave West
Jefferson on Saturday April 3rd
at 2 a. m. for Bel Air, Md. Special
rates. For information or reservation
call at West Jefferson Hotel or write
w. B. Edwards, Darlington, Md.
FOR SALE or will trade for auto
mobile: 50-acre farm, five-room
house and outbuildings. Located 8
miles northeast of North Wilkesboro
on good road. See Lester Waddell
at Forest Furniture Co., or write
Lester "addell, Route l, Wilkes
boro, r :. p
REMNANT ROLLS FOR SALE
A new line of remnant rolls in
silks and cottons, 35c and I'D.
Going fast, come at once. Also a
line of silk and cotton remnants.
Mems socks at Sc per pair.
THE BARGAIN SHOP
Near the Cheese Plant
West Jefferson, N. C.
The Washington times., 1937-06-11
KipIing Story
For Palace

washington will be one Of the
very few cities permitted to see
Captains Courageous" the Kip
ling epic Of the sea, at popular
prices, when it arrives on the
Loew's Palace screen after Make
Way for Tomorrow"
Captains Courageous" Is de-
scribed as a powerful, thrilling and
magnificently produced picture
that its producers, Metro -Goldwyn-
Mayer, feel confident will chal-
lenge for high honors all Of the
great screen productions OF this
year, and many Of former years.
Freddie Bartholomew for the
first time plays the part Of .
wholly American boy: Spencer
Tracy is the tender-hearted Portu-
gese fisherman for whom Freddie
develops a love greater than that
for his own father, and Lionel Bar
rymore, the third member OF this
starring triumvirate, is seen as q
colorful Gloucester skipper.
Captains Courageous" Is not
alone a glorious saga Of men who
go down to sea in ships, but 1t Of
fers the grim reality Of Kipl1ng'S
greatest story Of a boy against the
world.