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Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23
Nankoakaga Group
Clues Dance

Red, white and blue decorations
formed the background of the in
formal dance given at the home
of Betty Lemons for the Nankoa-
kaga campfire girls and their es-
corts. The 25 guests were served
refreshments throughout the eve
ming and enjoyed several novelty
dances
Drothea Eiler was in charge of
invitations and programs, which
were also carried out In the pa
triotic theme. Decorations were
under the supervision of Bonnie
Wilson, Ruth McClimans, and Bet
ty Lemons. ChaperoneS for the
evening were Mr.. and Mrs. For
rest Manley, Mr.. and Mrs. B. E.
Lemons, and Ruth Riddle.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23
NJ. E. Aid Planning
Silver Tea Series

A series of silver teas are being
planned by the Methodist Wom-
ems Aid society, first of which
will take place Saturday after
noon at the home of Mrs. S. l..
McCrory, $50 Olive avenue. Miss
Margaret Hedrick will be co-hos-
tess.
Tea will be served between the
hours of and 5 pm. and women
are urged to drop in for tea or
to bring their knitting and spend
the afternoon together. Plans have
been completed to make this tea
an exceptionally pleasant social
affair.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23
Book of Adventure Reviewed
For Twice Told Tales

Gold, Diamonds and Orchids.
by William LaVarre, was the story
told by Mrs. P N. Van Slyck for
the Ten Thousand clubs Twice
Told Tales section meeting Mon
day afternoon at the home of
Mrs. j. S. Larew, 545 Wensley
avenue.
The book tells the thrilling ad-
ventures of Mr.. and Mrs. LaVarre
through the unchartered jungles
of South America, in search of
a diamond mine. The mine was
discovered but temporarily aban-
doned since geographical boundar-
les between the nations were not
definitely settled and the LaVarre's
were uncertain as to which ma
tion could claim the country in
which the mine was found.
Mrs. Van Slyck gave an inter-
esting review of the book, quotinc,
passages of particularly vivid de-
ScrlptlonS.
Tea Served
AT the conclusion of The pro-
gram tea was served by Mrs La
rev, Mrs. Van Slyck pouring The
tea table had a centerpiece of deli
cate white freesias, lighted with
red, white and blue tapers in def
erence to Washington's birthday.
Mrs. Finney, Mrs. Kutz, and Mrs.
Horne, assisted Mrs. LareW in
serving.
Yellow jasmine and a bowl of
lilies of the valley and pink rose
buds made springlike decorations
with which Mrs. Van Slycks pastel
colored spring print frock and
Mrs. Larew's blue dress with white
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23
Attend State &. E.
Conference

Imperial Valley Christian Endeav-
or members, headed by Miss Ethel
Maupin of El Centre county pres
ident, spend the weekend in San
Francisco attending the state execu-
tive board meeting. Sessions were
held in the Calvary Presbyterian
church.
In addition to Miss Maupin, Miss
Lois Cosand, Paul CoSand, Henry
Worthington, all of Imperial and
Miss Pauline Chambers of Holtville
attended the board meeting.
Plans were made for the golden
jubilee in June,
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23

trimming narmonized perfectly.
Guests we're: Mrs. James T. De-
Wore, Mrs. o. c. Horne, Mrs. John
B. McNeece, Mrs. F. H. McIver,
Mrs. A. c. Finney.
Members present we're: Mes
danes N. A. Contos, Forrest E.
Kutz, p A. Murray, Irving T.
Raab, Earle G. Davis, Norman E.
Dupont. Lee Nuffer, P. N. Var
Slyck, H. c. Diller, Don C. Paulus,
Donald w. Ketchen, E. ]. Mack
w. w. Apple, Rooney Jenkins, j. S.
Larew.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23
Hosts At Cocktail
Party Saturday

One Of the pleasant events of
the weekend was the cocktail par
ty at which Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Conkey entertained group OF
friends, at their home, 104l Vine
avenue.
Their guests included, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jimmie Shipler, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Lindsey. Mr.. and Mrs. Otis
Horne. Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Stat
ford, Mr.. and Mrs. Elgar Low, Miss
Frieda Becker, Miss Edith Hacker,
Miss Alice Harrison, George Flem-
ing, Walter Conkey.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23
Birthday Party
For Auxiliary

A birthday party was enjoyed
Monday night by the members of
Boyce Aten unit, American Legion
Auxiliary, who met in the Veterans
hall to play games, for which white
elephants were the prizes, and to
enjoy birthday cake. Mrs. Ruth
Conn, Mrs. Helen Roberts and Mrs.
N. l.. Wray were the committee in
charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23
To ReUieU Miller
Autobiography

II Found No Peace, the auto
biography of Webb Miller, war cor
respondent, will be reviewed by
Mrs. w. T. Anderson for the Junior
Ten Thousand clubs Book section.
The section will meet Thursday
night at 7:30 o'clock with Mrs. Olive
Garcia 674 He'll. All club members
may attend but should make res
ervations with Mrs. Anderson, 1905
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23
Possesses Rare
Old Volume

One of the most important pos
sessions of U. L. Martin is the nearly
200-year old book which has been
in his family for generations and
which contains the dates, births
and deaths of many of his people.
The book is an explanation of the
Bible for students and was publish
ed in England in 1850.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23
CORRECTION

Due to misinformatiOn given
the Post-Press the Imperial VAL
ley Ice and Development Co. was
given credit for prizes awarded
at the Lettuce ball instead Of the
Shippers Ice Co., the latter hav-
ing donated the awards.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Koehler
have announced the arrival of a
daughter born Sunday night at
the Brawley hospital, weighing
nine pounds three ounces. The
baby has been named Kathleen.
Mrs. Harvey Kenyon, Miss Citha
Lamson. Mrs. Theodore b. Rey-
nolds, Mrs. w. j. McClelland spent
Monday in San Diego.
90
Mrs. DoZier S. Dawson enjoyed
a weekend visit in San Bernardo
no with her sister. Mrs William
Fleming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Blenkiron
have returned from a short trip
to Mexico City, Mrs. Blenkiron's
father and mother and sisters ac-
companying them to the capital:
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Edgar Mrs.
Hazel Kegley.
90
Miss Enola Peterson, and Miss
Imogene Peterson are entertain
ing their cousins and their wives
as their house guests: Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl w. Miller of Amarillo,
Texas, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Miller
of Sudan, Texas. Mrs. Viola Peter
son is to join the group for
visit, coming from San Diego.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jamison and Miss
Laura Jamison motored to San
Diego for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Aker of
Red Bluff, former Ell CentranS,
have announced the birth of a son,
Robert Morris, Feb. IL in Oak
land, weighing 81 pounds.
Mrs. Frank Bowles and children
enjoyed a one-day trip to San Diego
Saturday.
Jimmie Collins son of c. B. Col
lins, has been visiting here for a
few days.
Miss Cheryl Clancy, who was
formerly resident here with her
parents, is visiting friends in Ell
Centre. She now lives in Hohy-
wood.
Clifford Patton, brother-in-laW of
l.. A. Hobby of Ell Centro, and his
daughter, Phyllis, have arrived in
the city from Oakland to make their
home here. Mr.. Hobdy's daughter,
Miss Charlotte Hobby who is a
graduate of Manual Arts high
school, Los Angeles, is making her
home now in Ell Centro also. re-
siding at 631 South Fifth.
Mrs. Hannah j. Johnston of San
Diego, is visiting her son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23

is pictured does not belong on
the stamp, since his home is in
the grassy uplands of South and
East Africa. The buffaloes that
are found in Liberia are much
lighter and smaller animals, some
what similar to the tanned water
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23
Johnston.

c. Johnston.
90
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Bennit have
left for Sweetwater, Texas, where
they are to reside in the future.
They planned a short stay in Los
Angeles before going on to Texas.
Philip LaVine recently joined the
U. S. Army and is stationed at
present in San Diego although he
hopes TO be sent to Honolulu.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23
MCKINLEY SCHOOL

Studying a series Of animal
stamps, the collectors this week
had a story of the West African
Buffalo found on a 25 cent stamp
of Liberia.
The African Cape buffalo which
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23
Interesting News Items About
Residents of Valley
=oiTEo BY ANNE HARDY pAVIS

Mr., and Mrs. Harry Koehler
have announced the arrival of
daughter born Sunday night at
the Brawley hospital, weighing
nine pounds three ounces. The
baby has been named Kathleen.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23

Mrs. Harvey Kenyon, Miss Citha
Lamson, Mrs. Theodore b. Rey-
nolds, Mrs. w. j. McClelland spent
Monday in San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-23

Mrs. Dozier S. Dawson enjoyed
a weekend visit in San Bernardo
no with her sister. Mrs. William
Fleming.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
Sparta News

Mrs. H. K. Boyer, of Charlotte,
has been the guest of her sister,
Mrs. ]. M. Cheek for a few days.
Mrs. r. L. Doughton visited Mr..
and Mrs. ]. H. Doughton in States
vile last week.
Mrs. L. c. Boyer, of Charlotte,
spent few days of last week with
her mother, Mrs. T. J. Carson.
Mrs. Lola White and Julia Wom-
BILE spent Sunday at Elk Creek with
Mr.. and Mrs. CASTOR Reeves.
Miss Reba Doughton, of Wash
ington, D. c., spent the week end
here with her parents, Congress
man and Mrs. Doughton.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Black attended
the Raleigh Fair and football game
last week.
Mr. j. Kemp Doughton, of Balti-
more, Nd, has been visiting his
parents for a few days.
Attended Wedding Sat.
Thdse from here attending the
WllSOn-ReeVeS wedding at west
Jefferson last Saturday were Gov.
and Mrs. r. A. Doughton, Congress
man and Mrs. r. L. Doughton, DR..
and Mrs. c. A. Reeves, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Reeves, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Reeves, DR.. and Mrs. T. R. Burgess,
Mrs. Chas. Meyers, Mrs. Jack Clark,
Mrs. Edwin Duncan, Mrs. c. A.
Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Spicer an
nounce the birth of a daughter, EN-
ma Katherine, Oct. 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs Rush Thompson have
announced the birth of a daughter
Oct. 10th.
Mrs. Welter Maxwell, who had
been suffering for several months
died Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
CHINA DEGREES DEATH
PENALTY FOR COWARDICE

Shanghai.-Death and other dras-
tic punishments were decreed for
Chinese army officers whe fail to
offer ''heroic resistance" to the jap
anese invaders.
Generalissimo Chang Kai-Shek's
military affairs commission handed
down the decree on the occasion of
the "doub1e-tenth," the twenty
sixth anniversary of the birth of the
Chinese republic, October 10, 1911.
Two high army officers were ex-
ecuted, it was announced. Others
were severely punishd.
Major Tseng Chang Hsiang, bat
talon commander of the 53rd North
China army, was shot on the spot
for "cowardice and military blum
ders" after japanese forces battered
in the walls of Kwohsien in Shansi
was shot to death by superior Of
ficer when he attempted to flee the
battlefield.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
Over $4,000 Births Recorded
Through August. 22,954
Deaths Given.
(Snecial To The Post)


Raleigh, Oct. 19.-North Cardinals
birth rate continued to hold a lead
over the previous year the first
eight months of 1887, while the
death rate showed a decline under
the 1896 figures, it is revealed in
reports compiled by the Bureau of
Vital Statistics, State Board of
Health. There was rise in infant
mortality deaths, however, while
maternal deaths showed decline
During the first eight months Of
this present year there were 1919
deaths among infants under one
year old, as compared with 1880
the corresponding period in 1886.
1t also appears that there were GIG
deaths from diarrhea and enteritis
among children under two, as COM
pared with AT from January
through August last year. Here,
the percentage of increase was con-
siderable.
Through August, in 1887, there
were 52,978 little North Carolinians
born, as compared with 1881 the
same period last year, gain of L.
lat while deaths recorded this year
numbered 22,954, which, compared
with 24,2O7 the first eight months
of 1886, reflected decline of 1888.
Maternal deaths during the period
so far reported this year numbered
3O1, while last years total in North
Carolina in August was 335.
The largest number Of births in
a single month this year, so far, was
1877 in June, this figure having al
so exceeded all months in the cor
responding period of 1886. Fewest
births occurred in January when
the total was only 6,1O8, while
April, last year, with 6,O75 held the
low record for that period. The
largest number of deaths this year
in a single month was 3,277 in
March, while the fewest, 2,578, &C.
Cured in August.
Deaths from cancer through Aug
ust, this year, totaled 1922, as COM
pared with 1,173 the corresponding
period of 1896. Appendicitis; took
a toll of 253, as compared with 213
the same period last year, while
tuberculosis was down bit, with
a total of only 1920, as compared
with 1901 last year. Burns, through
August, claimed l33 victims, as
compared with 1873 last year, while
poliomyelitis claimed dozen. Last
year, through August, the total was
just ten.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
Carolina
School News

Several of the teachers and stud
ents attended the Ashe County
League held at the Helton Metho-
dist church recently.
Mr.. Edgar Ashley, teacher Of the
sixth and seventh grades, will rep
resent the grammar grade teachers
OF Grayson county at the Virginia
State Teachers Association to be
held in Richmond Thanksgiving.
Defeat Jefferson Cagers
The boys basketball team played
the first game of the season Tues
day, Oct. IL, with the strong jeff
erson five on the local floor, win
ming 35 to "a. They will return the
game at Jefferson soon.
Mrs. F. c. Nye has been spend
ing a few days in Nashville, Tenn,
with her son Glenn, who is pilot
with the American Air Lines. On
her way back she stopped off in
Knoxville to visit her sister, Mrs.
Clara McCauley and her uncle,
Prof. Joseph Avent. Miss McCau-
ley is supervisor of public school
music of the Knoxville public
schools and Prof. Avent is a mem
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
Repayment Of
Rehab Loans Is
Now Increasing
Ashe County Collection s
Amount To $1O,175.66. Ale
ghany Ranks High.

w. Bryan Oliver, County Super
visor in charge of the Rural Rehab-
ilitation program of the Farm Sc
curity Administration in Ashe, AL
leghany, and Wilkes ounty, states
that total of 1864, 398.76 has been
repaid by farmers in this state
farming under supervised Rural Re-
Mobilization loans during the past
two years, according to figures re-
ceived from George S. Mitchell,
regional director of the FSA in Ra-
leigh.
Of this amount, $215,398.98 has
been collected since July l, and $751;
O65.45 was repaid in one week end
ing October 6.
The favorable increase is attrib-
utable to the fact that the market
ing of tobacco and cotton is now in
full swing in many sections of this
state.
The rural rehabilitation program,
which Congress recently voted to
continue in connection with the new
farm tenancy program, is now be-
ing administered as major func-
ton of the Farm Security Admins
tration. The Rural Rehabilitation
program includes debt adjustment
and supervised loans for crop pro-
duction and for the purchase of
livestock and equipment.
To date collections in Ashe
County have amounted to $10,175-
&c, and in Allegheny County, ST.
776.O2. Figures for Wilkes coun-
ty are not available at the present
time. On percentage basis, colec-
tions in Allegheny county rank Sec
ond from the top in North Carolina,
being exceeded only by Madison
County.
The loans are made to worthy
farmers with approved land re-
sources-including tenants - who
are unable to secure proper credit
from other sources. Loans are re-
payable over period ranging from
one to five years, depending upon
the amount of the loan used for
livestock and equipment or other
capital goods useful over a period of
wears,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
Silas Greek News

Mr.. George Doggett is surfacine
the Silas Creek road with sand. Al
present his crew is working near the
Landmark church.
Misses Wyleene and Selma Dick
son, students of a business college
at Winston-Salem, spent the week
end at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Phipps visited
Mrs. c. M. Dickson Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. w. w. Dickson attended
preaching services at Greenwood
Sunday afternoon.
This is the last Sunday service
before the Methodist quarterly con
ference.
Miss Cleo Dickson, who has beer
spending few weeks at home dur.
ing the cotton picking season, re.
turned this week to her school work
in Cabarrus county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
Birth Rate In State Shows Cain.
Over Last Year; Deaths Decline
OBITUARIES
HELEN ELLER

Helen Eller, 10-year-old daught-
er of Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Eller, of
Grassy Creek, died early last Sun
day morning, her death apparently
resulting from heart trouble as she
was found dead in bed.
Funeral service was held Monday
at the Pleasant Home church, with
Rev. f. Carl Sturgill, assisted by
Revs. Lester Denny and J. c. Blew
ms, conducting the service. The de-
ceased is survived by her parents
and one brother.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
MRS. FRANCIS HARRINGTON

Ashe county lost one of it's oldest
and finest citizens last week when
Mrs. Francis Harrington, of Wagon
err, who was nearly 81 years Of age,
passed away on October Is. Funer-
al services were held at the Roans
Creek Church, with Elder Worth
Davis in charge.
Death was caused by cancer.
She is survived by her husband and
one son, F. A. harrington. Mrs.
harrington was one of the county,
most successful mid-wives. She as
sisted in delivering 235 babies and
only lost one mother.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
MRS. ELLEN BLEVINS

Mrs. Ellen Blevins, who had been
in i'll health for the past several
months, died last Thursday, Oct.
IA, at her home near Tuckerdale
and was buried at Tuckerdale Bap-
fist church on Friday. Ministers E.
Grayham and Donnelly Hart were
in charge of the service.
Mrs. Blevins is survived by her
husband and five children, one son
and four daughters. They are: Mrs
Pearl FISHERMAN, Mrs. Edna Collins
of Christianburg, Va, Edward Blew.
ms, Misses Josephine and Chessie
BlevinS.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 81, 10:

Der of the faculty of the University
of Tennessee. She arrived home
the first of the week.
Played Frieze Monday
The boys and girls basketball
teams played the Frieze boys and
girls Monday night at Frieze. They
are being coached by Messrs. Van
Hoy and Bonham.
Roger Waddell and Bertis Par
sons, from the F. F. A. of the Agri-
culture Department, are attending
the National Future Farmers of
America Association at Kansas
City, Mo. These boys were among
the high twelve at V. P. I. in the
judging contest this summer.
Mr.. VanHoy, principal, is work.
ing out a schedule so that every
child in school may have an oppor-
tunity for the use of the gymnasi-
UNI each day.
The school building is receiving
two coats of paint which adds
much to its appearance.
The high school enrolment for
the fall term is nearing 100.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21

DON'T FORGET these specials for
your Saturdays shopping:
6Ox76 Cotton Blankets ---$1.19 pr.
66x8O Part Wool Blankets -$2.25 pr.
64x76 Indian Blankets ---$1.48 ca.
lb. Quilt Rolls ---------------35c
Mems and Women's heavy Sweat
ers, 97c; Children's Sweaters, 35c,
48c to $1.35.
McNEILL'S, West Jefferson, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
WANT ADS
Twenty Five Cents Charged
for Each Want Ad

COME ON MEN-and buy your
winter suits, overcoat, top coat,
wool jacket, leather jacket, boots,
leather caps underwear and every
thing you need to wear NOW! We
are pleased to serve you with the
best quality and lowest prices. Many
specials for Saturday. McNEILL'S,
West Jefferson, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21
ASHE BAPTIST MINISTERS
TO MEET SUNDAY, OCT. 8

A meeting of the Baptist minis
tiers of the Ashe Association will be
held at the Phoenix Baptist church
at Bina on Sunday, October 81, be-
ginning at II o'clock.
Rev. A. c. Ashley, of Warrensville,
will preach the morning sermon and
Rev. G. L. Trivett and Prof. Bower
Duncan will speal; in the afternoon.
Many people of this section have
been making sogrum.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21

FOR SALE-75 acre farm miles
from Oxford, Pa, suitable for farm
ing and dairying. High state of
cultivation. Two hard surface
roads. See J. F. Rhodes at Rhodes
Furniture Co., West Jefferson, N. c.
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21

EDWARDS BUS viii leave West
Jefferson on Sunday, Oct, 31st
at Z 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, 1937-10-21

FOR SALE-Jefferson-house now
occupied by the Save The Children
Fund. rooms and bath; large
garden. See Mrs. Mary Sue White,
Jefferson or write F. P. Cook, Rich
field, N. G. =" 10-21-2t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21

FREE! If excess acid causes you
pains of Stomach Ulcers, Indiges-
ton, Heartburn, Belching, Bloat-
ing, Nausea, Gas Pains, get free
Sample, Udga, at Ray Drug Com
pany.
9-9-12T
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21

NOTICE have at my place one
stray sheep which owner can have
by describing and paying expenses.
w. M. Rotten, Warrensville. N. c.
It p
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21

NOTICE-Anyone wishing to pur-
chase burial plots in the FISHERMAN
addition to the Jefferson Gene
terry see E. A. Waddell while there
is choice plots to select from.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21

NOTICE-Our contract for bark ex-
jires Oct. 81. Arrange to have yours
in by this date. Parker Tie Co.,
w. Jefferson, N. c.
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21

FOR SALE-1 three piece recondi-
toned living room suite, also fac
tory rebuild phonograph. Rhodes
Furniture Co., West Jefferson, N. c.
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21

FOR SALE-A good Jersey milk
cow. Call at Rhodes Furniture Co.,
West Jefferson, N. c.
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs E. G. Faison have
returned from New Orleans, La,
where they were called on account
of illness.