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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-14
AMERICANS ARE AGAINST
WARS, SAYS REYNOLDS

Chicago. - Senator Robert R.
Reynolds, Democrat of North Caro-
lima, said last Sunday that "the
American people are 100 per cent
against war"
Speaking to public meeting of
greater Chicago lodge of the Loyal
Order of Moose, Reynolds said
American Taxpayers realize that
the World war has cost $67, 100000
900 and before they get through
paying, it will cost $1OO,OOO,0O0,000."
1--WE have no business" he said
setting up ourselves as the chief
of police of the world or meddling
into the affairs of other countries. :"
The United States, Reynolds said,
is entering zone of its most pros
porous eras" and there is lot we
have to do to take care of ourselves y
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-14
MRS. DIGGS HOSTESS
AT SOCIETY MEETING

The Woman's Missionary Society
of the West Jefferson Methodist
church met at the home of Mrs.
S. w. Digs last Wednesday after
noon.
The meeting was opened by sing
ing hymn. This was followed by
the business session during which
it was decided to hold the annual
bazaar and a food sale on Deem
Der 10th.
Rev. w. j. Honeycutt led the de-
votionals. Mrs. Earl GRAPHICAL and
Mrs. w. J. Honeycutt gave interest
ing talks on the subject, Releasing
Women Around the World" after
which Mrs. Carl Arnold and Mrs.
Carl GRAPHICAL sang duet.
Mrs. Diggs and Mrs. J. L. Sea-
graves served delicious refresh
ments during the social hour.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-14
MRS. GUY BADGER rs
HOSTESS TO SOCIETY

The w. M. S. of the local Baptist
church met last Thursday afteroon
with Mrs. Guy Badger with 10 mem
bers present.
Mrs. @. r. Campbell had charge
of the program which was opened
with devotion by Mrs: p. D. Free
man.
"The Chinese" was the topic
for discussion this month.
Those taking part in this discus
sion were Mrs. j. N. Tulbert, Mrs.
Bradshaw Myers and Mrs. John
Weaver. Other members gave short
discussions on the different phases
of religious work in China.
The society decided to have a
Novelty Sale around the first OF
December. Various little expen-
sive Christmas gifts will be an
nounced later.
During the social hour Mrs. Bad
ger served refreshments.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-14

Mr.. E. w. Smith, Auditor from
Lenior, was in the Jeffersons
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. GRAPHICAL and
daughter, Elizabeth, spent yester-
day in Charlotte.
Mrs. Carl B. GRAPHICAL and Mrs.
j. L. Seagraves also spent yester-
day in Charlotte.
Mr.. Clarence Greer, of Bina, was
in town Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hunt, of New
ton, Ohio, are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Lafayette Marsh, of Chicago,
ILL.,, is visiting at the home of DR..
and Mrs B. E. Reeves this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Coward spent
last week end in Charlotte.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Bauguess
attended the Duke and Tennessee
football game at Durham Saturday.
The local sewing circle will meet
with Mrs Guy Hunt on Tuesday,
October 10.
Mrs. J. c. Gambill and daughter,
Lenna, spent last week end visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. z. v. Gambill, of
Winston-Salem and Miss Ruth Gam
bill in Durham. While in Durham
they attended the Duke-Tennessee
football game.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-14
GIRL LOSES
HER EYE IN CRACH

The many friends and relatives
here of Miss Mildred Faw, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. S.. Faw, Of
Newton, regret to learn that she
lost her right eye in an automobile
accident which occurred in Newton
on October 1st.
Miss Faw was an occupant of 8
car allegedly driven by Donald
York, son of Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.
York. She was taken to a Hickory
hospital for treatment.
The York car collided with q
Chevrolet driven by Mrs. Small
daughter of S. H. Shumaker. Mel
Their Mrs. Small nor young York
were injured. Both cars were dam
aged from the collision.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-14
REEVES-WILSON WEDDING
TO BE HELD SAT-, 3 p. M

The wedding of Miss Ruth Reeves
and Samuel Pannill Wilson will be
solemnized Saturday afternoon at
3 o'clock at the First Baptist church
in West jefferson. Following the
ceremony, reception will be held
at the home of the bride. Accord
ing to all indications, this will be
one of the largest weddings ever
held in the Jeffersons. Plans for
the outstanding event have been
practically completed and many
out-of-town guests and attendants
are expected to arrive tomorrow.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-14

MEN-we are here to serve you
with the largest stock of mems and
boys up-to-date Suits, Top Goats,
rain coats, boots, and shoes; over
shoes, hats, caps, sweaters, wool
Jackets, wO"k and dress pants, un-
derwear and everything to wear
found i'm airy store in town and
will positively save you money if
you trade with us.
McNejll's, West Jefferson, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-14
GEORGE BAKER MAKES
GOOD RECORD IN ARMY

George Baker, of Creston, has
made a splendid record since his
enlistment in the United States
Army about two years ago. A
short time after he entered service,
he became a first class private and
a few months later he was promoted
ed to the rank as corporal.
He has also a number of awards
in rifle shooting and recently roce-
we'd the title as. being the best
kept" man in his company.
Corporal Baker is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. R. P. Baker. His sister,
Miss Eleanor Baker, is popular
teacher in the county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-14
IN CONTEST 49,.
is STILL BEING SHOWN

Even though the Fruit and Vege-
table contest of The Post closed
nearly two weeks ago and prize
winners were announced last Thurs
day entries are still coming in.
Among entries made this week was
one from Claude Miller, of Sly. Mil
Ter sent in a large rutabaga.
Mrs. E. c. Riley, of Fig and c. G..
Denny, of Grassy Creek, are to be
especially congratulated; they won
two subscriptions each.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-14

Miss Ella Mae Miller, of Glen
dale Springs, and w. Howard
Saultz, also of Glendale Springs,
were united in marriage last week.
The attractive bride, who is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Coward
Miller, was a senior in the jefferson
high school.
Mr.. Saultz received his educa
ton at the Oxford Orphanage and is
now working on the Scenic high
way.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-14
WOMAN'S CLUB DINNER
NETS PROFIT OF S42

The local Woman's Club made
a net profit of $4,000 last Friday
night when they served dinner for
the public at the West Jefferson
high school and this money will be
used to help install fountains and
inside toilets in the local school
building
At the present time, there is only
one fountain in the entire build
ing and no inside laboratories. Ten
commodes have been purchased
and this money will be used for
installation work.
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LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl w. Arnold,
Misses Mamie Miller and Ruth AL
len spent last Sunday in Waynes-
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Faison left
Tuesday for New Orleans, La, where
Mr.. Faison's mother is seriously ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Word Ray had as
their guest last week Mrs. Rays
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Ballou.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mont Jones, of Elk
in, spent the week end here with
relatives.
DR.. J. H. Hunter spent several
days last week with relatives at
Clemmons and also attended the
Winston Fair.
Mr.. Gwyn Gambill spent the week
end in Lincolnton.
Mr.. and Mr.. r. H. Stone spent
two days in Richmond and Leaks
Vile last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. GRAPHICAL, of Ho-
quin, Wash, spent the latter part of
the week visiting Mr.. and Mrs. S.
E. GRAPHICAL.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Wilcox, of
Boone, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Cole
man Payne Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Glen GRAPHICAL has returned
HON after attending the wedding of
her sister in Lynchburg, Va. Miss
Margaret Witt accompanied her
home.
Mrs. c. w. Ray spent the past
week end in Colburn, Va.
DR.. ]. o. Tucker, of Tuckerdale,
who was in town Tuesday, stated
that Mrs. Tucker who is in hospi-
tai at Asheville, is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Little, of
Creston, were in town Tuesday.
Miss Florence Calhoun, teacher
of Home Economics at Jefferson
high school, spent the week end
visiting friends at Bluefield, w. Va.
John Baker, who was injured in
a shooting affray at Lansing some
time ago, was carried to Galax,
Virginia, last week, where he will
undergo tratement Miss Bee Bak-
er accompanied him.
Mrs. Cecil McClister, of Bristol,
Tennessee, will visit her mother,
Mrs James c. McNiel, this week.
Miss Virginia McNiel, of Jeffer
son, visited Mrs. Margaret Woods
at Wilkes Hospital Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. Ried WALL of Newton, social
service worker of the Statesville
district of the Methodist church,
was in the Jeffersons Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Badger and
small daughter are leaving this
week for Cleveland, Ohio, where
they will spend the winter.
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all our friends
and neighbors for their kindness
and sympathy shown during the
sickness and death of our dear
mother, Mrs. Mary Phipps.
HER CHILDREN.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-14

There is a SO mile highway in
India which is made of molasses.
Swifts CHIMNEY swallows) are re-
puted to be the fastest of bird flyers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-03
WANTED MISCELLANEOUS

highest prices paid furniture.
rugs, household goods, etc. Dist. 1924.
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LEGAL NOTICES
JOHN p. LABOFISH, Attorney
Peoples Life Insurance Bldg

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
United States for the District of Column
h's. Holding an EQUITY Court. George W.
Welsser, Plaintiff, vs.. Irma Welsser ct al,
Defendants Equity No. 64794. Decree
nIsl for confirmation of contract for sale
ne heard. and it appearing TO the Court
from the report of the guardian ad Item,
the testimony filed herein, the atfldavlts
of the appraisers appointed herein, and the
report Of the trustee, appointed to sell
that il Will be for the interest and ad-
vantage both of the infant defendant and
the other parties hereto that the contract
bearing date Mch. 13, 1887. for the sale
of part of lot 20 in block 8, Todd &
Browns Subdivision of Mount Pleasant
and Pleasant Plains known for purposes
OF assessment and taxation as Lot 81 IN
square $500. bearing improvements BOZ
Georgia Avenue in the District of Column
ha, TO Lyman Sachs for the sum of s. 600
all cash the original OF which IS filed IN
This cause. he confirmed. il is by the
Judged ordered and decreed as follows,
VIZ: l. That the said contract be con-
fIrmed by the Court, unless cause to the
contrary he shown on or before August 10.
1887. provided that copy OF this order
he published once in the Washington Times
newspaper at least ten days before said
date. y. That George W. WeLsser the per-
son appointed trustee TO sell. be. and he
Ia hereby authorized to sell all the right
title, interest. and estate of the parties TO
thus proceeding in and TO SAID real estate
IN SAID Hyman Sachs for the price OF
:" 600 subject 10 confirmation by the
Court 3 That the provisions of Equity
Rule 6s be in all respects complied with
so far as the same may be applicable to
Seal A True Copy Test; CHARLES
F. STEWART. Clerk. By H. B. DERTz-
BATGH Asst. Clerk.
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BIDS AND PROPOSALS

COMMISSIONERS. D, C.. Washington, July
IS. 1887. Sealed proposals. will be re.
ceived at Room 500 District Building until
. 100 p. m. z. S. T, August 90. 1887. and
steel girder bridge carrying the Pennsyl-
vana Railroad tracks over Bladensburg
Road N E, between New York Avenue
and Queens Chapel Road. The attention of
bidders is directed to the Special Provisions
covering subletting or assigning of con-
tract to the use of domestic materials and
to the minimum wage rates prescribed by
the Department of Labor. All prospective
bidders are hereby notified that any bid
submitted in response to this advertise
ment must be accompanied by statement
of facts in detail of the business and tech
meal organization of the bidder availa BILE
for the contemplated work. including his
financial resources. The Commissioners ex-
pressly reserve the right 10 reject any bid
in which the facts as to the business and
technical organization, financial resources
or experience compared with the project
bid upon and based upon past known per-
formance of the bidder Justify such rejec-
ton. Certified check for SO payable to
the Collector Of Taxes. D. c.. to insure
return in good condition, should accom-
pany each request for proposals. specifica-
tons and drawings, to the Chief Clerk,
Engineer Department. Room 427 District
Building The Director. District Of Column
bia Employment Center. 10 C. z. Lamson,
$50 Indiana Avenue. \. ".
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1900 BLOCK 21st ST. N. W.:
Another one of those quiet, rest
full guest houses near Dupont Cir
Gle that caters to the stronger sex
only. It's too bad, girls, because
there is lovely little informal
garden, a porch with cozy deep
chairs on it, and running water In
each room. The bath contains a
shower as we'll as tub. and there Is
plenty of hot water at all times.
Don't confuse this house with the
ordinary type; it is really a worth
while place to live.
BETHESDA, MD. New Apts.):
If you like the feeling Of free
dom and space, look at this new
building on North Lane. in Edge
moor. This is a community OF
beautiful homes, where everyone
takes delight in his home and
garden. While this is a suburban
location, you are close to stores,
schools, movies and transportation.
The apartments have two full-Size
bedrooms, a spacious we'll arranged
living room, dinette, kitchen and
bath. They are ample size to house
the average family in perfect COM
fort. You will find the latest type
range and electric refrigerator and
the bath has a shower. Live IN
Exclusive Edgemoor; your environ
ment will undoubtedly please you.
NEW DOWTOWN APIS:
Nothing seems to check the de-
mand for downtown locations.
Every day in every way there are
more and more requests. have
been telling you about this new
building on Massachusetts, Avenue
between 18th and 14th Streets . {.
they are the latest word in eff
cheney and beauty. The tWo-room,
kitchen, dinette and bath units
are unusually well planned and
have many worthwhile features.
For the small family desiring to
live within walking distance of the
heart of town, these units should
be the answer to their problem. In
the kitchen all work and cabinet
space is compactly assembled and
each one has the newest of ap-
pointments. BY all means, inspect
this building; it is quite the ulti-
mate in downtown housing. Light,
heat and gas are included in the
rentals of $3.50 and $35.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-03

NEW APARTMENTS
5000 block 18th st. n. W.:
II you are satisfied with your
present quarters, stay away from
this new building out on upper
18th Street near Rock Greek Park;
because if you don't, you will i'm
mediately, get the urge to make
one of these new units your home
They are so ultra modern; the
kitchens make meal preparation a
pleasure instead of task. The
venetian blinds at the windows
add to the beauty and comfort Of
the apartment; each unit is an
outside one, has cross ventilation
and plenty Of closet space. The
units range in size from one room,
kitchen, dinette and bath. and
prices are from S44.50 to $40. A
friendly resident manager is on
hand to show you the units and
help you make your selection. All
the new up-todate equipment will
be found, such as new model
gas range, Electrolux refrigerators,
kitchen cabinets, and many others.
Now, remember, don't inspect these
If you are contented where you
are living today.
CHEVY CHASE HOME
Raymond ST.:
Surroundings play an important
part in our life. Oftentimes when
we are unhappy in our living quar-
tiers. it affects our health and dis
position so it becomes most vital
necessity to have the proper envi.
ronment at all times. Living out
in Chevy Chase in this private
home, where you will get the best
Of care, where your meals will be
served and prepared under the
supervision of the owner, who
really knows the A B C's of cook
ing, certainly should prove pleas
ing. There is a master bedroom
with private bath that is suitable
for two and is available at once.
This room has every requisite for
comfortable living, and is unusu.
ally well furnished and spacious.
In considering this for your future
home, remember that I told you
the lady owner is famous for her
practice of the culinary art. Need
I say more? Rental, $55 apiece.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-03


The young man who was dis
illusioned by the uglineSs anc
sordidneSs of his nations Capl
tai 40 years ago TO-DAY Is the
Senior Senator from New York
Royal S. Copeland. who is seek
ing to become Mayor Of New
York. He said:
II love Washington. get
thrill everv time / walk
along its wide avenues and
ride through its beautiful parks
ON d. C. GROUP
Senator Copeland has been a
member Of the Senate District
Committee for IS years, and feels
that the work he has done on
that committee on behalf of the
National Capital is among his
greatest achievements in the
Senate.
He saw all the capitals of
Europe before he saw his own.
When he came back from Eu-
rope. he came to Washington to
see the Capital of the United
States. He said:
From that day, 40 years
ago, dates my very great in.
terest in the District. What
saw then, / shall never forget,
and l think of it now fire.
quently as l sec the difference.
"Thc streets were ugly-Old
and unsightly buildings on
each side of Pennsylvania Ave.
Sixteenth Street was Road OF
horrors-a stately mansion
and, right alongside, tumble
down shack unfit for human
habitation.
CITES ALLEY HOMES
Then went into the alleys,
and / was appalled,. My first
acquaintance with the alleys
40 years ago was the basis for
my support, when l came to
the Senate, of all bills to rid
the city of those terrible breed
ing-places of dirt, disease and
crime"
In addition to his long mem.
bership on the Senate District
Committee, Senator Copeland
has been a member for many
years on the Senate District Ap-
preparations subcommittee, OF
which he is now ranking mem
Der.
AS member of that commit
tee, he pointed out, he has
agitated for a long time for ap'
preparations for health, for hospi-
tails and tuberculosis Santana.
He said
II am not too modest to
say that my work along these
lines has borne fruit.
II am proud of the District
and Of my work here. l have
been a true friend to the Dis
trict when it was rich or poor,
strong or weak, and now, if
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-03
Woman Preacher
Gets 5-Year Term

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3 G.N.S).
Pleading guilty to an attempt to
extort $500 from Mrs. John Boles,
wife of the singing movie star,
Mrs. June Bates yesterday was
sentenced to five years in prison.
Mrs. Bates, who identified her
self as a preacher and evangelist,
threatened to link the Boles to a
Los Angeles dope ring" if the
money was not paid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-03
REDUCING

HEALTH BEAUTY. GRACE
Turkish steam baths. genuine Swedish
body massage hot and cold showers. Swim
ming. oil sun-tan treatments in our solar.
ium for "building up" Sea salt rubs, mas.
sage and showers for tonic effect in nerv-
business fatigue sleeplessness. etc. All
scientifically given bv graduate Swedish
masseuse nurse and graduate masseur in
charge of Eentlemens dept reducing. Cor
receive exercise fencing Open 10 q. m.
for tired office workers. D. m. to 10 D. m.
Ladies-Tues. and Thurs. Gentlemen
Wed. and Fri. Physicians and patients ref.
Movie Colony Physical Director. Hillside
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-03
A.LaWrence Lowell
Hurt in Car Crash

BOSTON, Aug. ga. Law
renee Lowell, 80, president
emeritus of Harvard University,
was reported in good" condition
today at Phillips House of Massa-
chusettS General Hospital.
The veteran educator was in
iured when the car he was driving
was invOlved in headon collision
in Plymouth. He suffered nose
and wrist fractures and slightly
cut chin,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-03
CHICKEN DINNERS

DELICIOUS Complete Fried Chicken DIN.
ners, 81 90. Home Style. Res. Call
CAntral Ava Seat Pleasant Md. hi. OS7b
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DOUBLE QUICK SERVICE
WINDOW CLEANING

WINDOW and paint cleaning Old
175 s" K ~s 81. n ' w. SA ae SSss4a. MAJ
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Copeland Fond of Capital;
Would Hate to Leave

Forty years ago. young visited the Capital of his
try for the first time disappointed Today proud of
that Capital and his efforts its behalf he the posi-
bilitv of having to leave il.
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am elected mayor of New
York, it will be no great
pleasure to leave IT,"
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Washineton's Newspaper
Bargain Store

A thres-Iins Want Id under this heading
for seven GdVS costs only SS.7S. Phone
your dd to District $3.50 or District 1000
and ask for Miss Bell.
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RENTAL HUNTING
With Barbara Holmes

YOU are interested the places described bcotp write phone
or call on Barbara Holiness 1919 ST. N H. d. 500 or d. 7OOO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-28
Hitched Wife, Son To Plow; Ls Under Arrest For Murder

two weeks afore we got the corn patch done," Charley said. Me and maw pulled the blow and he steered it.
 "Every time we said we was hot or tired he said to keep a-goin' and he'd spell us at the pullin' in a minute. He jest never done it.
 We all was mighty feared of paw. He whipped me and nav and he hit sister (Evelyn) with his fist. He was all-time a-cuSsin' and a-carrying' on."
 Charley rubbed his hand over his closely cropped head, squirted more tobacco juice, squinted at the sun.
 "Effn we didn't jump when paw told us to do something, he fetched us crack right off and made us git. He hun us all off couple of times and beat us when we come back. He said he was a-goin to run maw off for good when she waS able.
 When maw was real sick and a. cryin for water, paw wouldn't give her none. Sister started to git her some but paw boxed her one and told her to mind her own business. May died the next day.
 "When maw wasn't a-lowin she was a-weaven baskets. Paw took the baskets most of the time end sold em. Then he'd go of e>s6 get drunk. He'd always come home mean and a-bellerin'."