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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
PERFORMING A SACRED DUTY

A newspaper is chronicle of the daily hap
penings in community, state and nation 1t
is the current history of people and therefore
carries news of births and deaths, marriages
and divorces, goings and comings, successes and
failures, and tries to help make this better
place and world in which to live.
Realizing that the success of democracy de-
ponds upon a free press the trainers Of the
Constitution saw to it that the freedom of the
press in America was assured
In the publishing of paper, the editor has
sacred duty to perform He is pledged to
his readers to print the truth and to print it
fairly and accurately, without fear or favor.
Often times in carrying out this duty, he is
confronted with many unpleasant tasks. Ere
quently upright citizens and even friends of his,
or perhaps relatives get into some trouble or
become the victims Of unfortunate circum-
stances. When their difficulties become matters
of public records it is his duty to publish the
facts. There is no personal feeling involved
the matter whatever and generally his regret
is as deep and as profound as is that of those
who are closely related to the incident, or are
parties concerned.
Unfortunately all news cannot be good news
and because of the inherent makeup of hui
mainly, it only takes little bad news to make
a lot of news but lot of good news to make
just little news
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16

t1onal programs are sponsored in our schools
for the purpose of promoting spirit OF good
craftsmanship among the participants and 9TH
er students. Every good coach knows this and
is constantly endeavoring to put the idea
across.
Of course every one wants to win and we adj
mire team or player that fights hard and
plays the game fairly, but victory alone Is not
the primary objective. The essential thing is,
show did you win or lose?", what was your at
titude?", show did you take it,"
The player who can't take defeat is in bad
shape because sooner or later on this short
highway of life and not on the basketball court
or gridiron field, he or she is going to meet de-
feat of some kind face to face and then is when
the testing time comes.
Referees and umpires are not always right
They are human beings and often times make
mistakes, like everybody else Frequently
those mistakes seem objectionable, but as
rule they are doing the best they can and after
all is said and done, game is only game and
shouldn't be taken as a matter of life and
death.
We congratulate the coaches Of Ashe county
high schools for having fine group of players
and we hope that good craftsmanship will also
be practiced both by the players and the fans.
Recent incidents are deeply regretted and we
hope they will not occur again.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
Gail Mcmillan
Named Chairman
OF Celebration
Prominent Local Man To Head
Celebration Of Presidents
Birthday I'm Ashe. 49,:
APPOINTED COMMITTEE

Gail Mcmillan, prominent local
man, has been appointed as county
hartman in Ashe county for this
years Flight Infantile Paralysis
campaign. Keith Morgan, chairman
of the. national committee for the
Celebration of the Presidents
Birthday, announced this week
from New York.
''Mr Mcmillan will have charge
of the organization in Ashe, both
for the founding Of the new natio-
nal Foundation for Infantile Para
Iysis and also the multitude of
benefit entertainments which we
hope will be held on Saturday,
January %. in celebration Of the
Presidents birthday" Mr. Morgan
stated.
II am sure that with the broad
ening of the event this year so that
ways and means can be devised in
your county to enable everyone to
participate. you will be out in front
with the leaders," the letter stated.
ALI funds raised this time will
60 to the new national Foundation
so that a great financial reservoir
will be created in an effort to.
triumph over. this dreaded disease.
Mr.. Mcmillan has appointed the
following to serve with him as an
executive committee for the &C.
LIBERATION in the county: Ed Barr,
Ira T. Johnston. Sharpe Shumaker,
and DR.. j. X. Hunter. Precinct,
chairman to map out plans for the,
observance in their communities
will be named later.
According to present tentative.
plans, birthday ball will be spon-
,sored here and MIR. Mcmillan re-
commends that various commune
ties plan to hold box suppers,
spelling bees, community singings,
or any other similar events in or
der to observe the occasion and to
raise some money.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
A FINE OBSERVANCE

Last Sunday was appropriately observed
throughout the nation as Bible Sunday and we
are glad that once each year the attention of
the republic is specifically focused on the Bible.
Whatever ones shade for religious belief, he
is bound to pay his respect to the Bible. On this
great book all branches of the Christian church
unite The Old Testament comprises the Sa-
cred Scriptures of the Jews. The Bible was the
chief book Of the fathers of our country Out
of its teachings grew our schools, our colleges,
the customs of our courts and the notable hui
manitarian enterprises that mark our nations
life ...
It is inextSic<bly woven into our literature.
Its phrases form the title of our most popular
books The Bible has outlived all other books.
Emerging from a hoary antiquity it is today the
worlds best seller. Written in languages long
lead it has been preserved in its entirety in TIA
other tongues and has been in part translated
into over 800 more. The vigor with which it is
finding its way into the languages of the race
is not abating for, according to the American
Bible Society, some portion of the Scriptures
appearing in new tongue at the rate of one
every four or five weeks.
This is phenomenon without parallel in
literary history and should give pause to every
serious student of our nations life and the life
of the world. No man can consider himself
well-posted who does not know this book
Though a volume of more than a thousand
pages it can be bought for few cents. Do you
own a Bible? Do you read?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
MRS. REEVES HOSTESS
TO MISSIONARY SOCIETY

Mrs. B. E. Reeves was hostess to
the Woman's Missionary Society OF
the First Baptist church last Thurs
day afternoon. Seven members and
two visitors were present.
During the business session,
nLars for the novelty sale and
Christmas program were discussed.
The Christmas program will be
given this Sunday at the church.
Plans for distributing baskets to
needy families at Christmas were
also discussed.
Mesdames Ralph Parsons and w.
C. Wilmington made interesting
taalEzs on the topic of Good Tidings
to All People,. At the conclusion
of the program, delicious refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Reeves,
assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Sam
P. Wilson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
TOBACCO AVERAGING
AROUND Csc POUND

AS sales entered the second week
of the season, tobacco prices on
the Asheville and Abingdon, Va,
markets are holding up splendidly.
A total Of 799,3S4 pounds have
been sold on the Asheville market
for an average of $24.O3. The Abing-
don and Tennessee markets are av-
eraging about the same amount.
Last week A. D. Gambill, Of
Crumpler, sold approximately 1900
pounds for an average of Csc per
pound. Mr.. Gambill said that he
was well pleased with this average.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
THANKS-TO THE
POSTMAS TIERS!

The life Of a postmaster is
not am easy one ard besides do
ing all that they're opposed to
do, they render many favors in
an effort to give the best pos
sibo service to their l(Ntrons
that are not required of them.
AS q. concrete example Of
this, The Skyland Pest received
the. following letter frorn w.
A. McHargue, post = Ter at
Brow 'iMs. Oregon, this
week:
1--WE, have received here at
tho Brownsville, Oregon post
Office, December a copy of The
Skyland Post, addressed to r.
L. Coward, Botsville, Ore. AS
there is now no such pest Office
listed in the current postal
glide, i am writing to ask you
to look UP this address and cor
rect tho same If you are able
to do so. We are u7s lie to de-
liver this as we have no pat
ron of this name.
II WILL say, however, that I
have enjoyed looking over your
fine paper and find it interest
ing. Am enclosing here the ad-
dress tag"
The Post is grateful to MIR.
McHargus ed to all poGtmast-
erS for the excellent cO-Opera-
ton which they extend at all
times to this publication. May
Santa Claus be unusually good
to them!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
BAPTIST LADIES TO
HOLD SALE FRIDAY

A novelty sale of inexpensive
Christmas gifts, as well as a food
sale,, will be held at the DR.. Pep
per Bottling Co. Plant here tomor-
row.
The sale is being sponsored by
the w. M. S. and the Y. w. A. and
will last all day. It was original
ly scheduled to be held at The Sky
land Post Office, but due to the linn
tied amount of display space at The
Post Office, members of the society
decided to have the big sale at the
bottling plant.
Every one is urged to attend the
sale and to make large purchases.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
MRS. TUGMAN OPENS
NEW SHOP THIS WEEK

Mrs. B. w. Tugman this week
opened a shop here known as "The
Rummage Shop. located in the
small building across the street
from the Parkway Motor Company.
This new thrift shop will special
ize in handling slightly used dress
es and coats for women and chill
dren. Most Of these clothes, Mrs.
Tugman states, are unclaimed gar
ments secured from dry cleaning
plants all over the country.
A cordial invitation has been ex-
tended to everyone to visit the
Rummage shop. ..
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
FRANCIS M. STURGnL

Francis M. Sturgill, age SO, of
White Top, Va, died at the home
Monday and funeral services were
held Tuesday, with interment fol-
lowing in the Jones cemetery.
The deceased was one Of the old
est and most respected citizens in
the White Top community and
leaves a large number Of relatives
and friends to mourn the passing.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
l.. CAMPBELL MAY
HAVE BEEN MURDERED

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not believe that he committed sui
eide.
Last night Sheriff w. E. Miller
notified the sheriff Of Baltimore
county this information and depu-
ties Clyde Campbell and Walter
Houck left late, yesterday afternoon
to investigate the matter.
Funeral service for the deceased
were conducted at the Bald Noun
tain Baptist church by Revs. w. T.
Wilmington, Burkett and Handy
A large crowd was present.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
JOHN ELLER

Funeral services for John Eller,
who died at his home Monday,
were held at the residence OF
the deceased by Revs. Carl SturgiA
and Lee Poe.
Mr.. Eller is survived by his wife
and seven children. They are: Miss
Mamie Miller, Mrs. R. F. Rotten,
Mrs. Carrie Ashley, Wiley and John
Sidney Eller, all of Clifton, Carl
Eller, of Glenoma, WASH, Frank
Eller of Kennel Square, Pa.
The deceased had been suffering
from heart trouble for some time
He was 81 years of age.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
BEING A GOOD SPORT

Being good sport is one of the most import
ant things in life and the sooner one realizes
that vital fact, the better off he or she will be-:
One of the greatest troubles with the average
person is that he overestimates his Importance
and takes himself altogether too seriously and
does not have the proper respect for the other
person.
Besides developing the body, physical educa-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
DEATHS
!: Richard Reeves,
Prominent Ashe
Farmer, Passes
Funeral Services Held AT His
Home In B;sla Community
Tuesday. Died Sat.

Richard Reeves, 70, prominent
Ashe county farmer of the Bina
community, was laid to rest Tues
day afternoon in the Brooks GENE
terry. Funeral services were held
at the home, with Elder Ed Davis
in charge.
Mr.. Reeve: had been in poor
health for the past two or three
years.
Mr.. Reeves passed away last Sat
urday night, but funeral services
were postponed on account OF Sc
we're winter weather Monday. He
had been in poor health for the past
two or three years and recently
spent some time in the hospital at
Statesville. ......:
He, is survived by the following
children: Bob Reeves, OF Glade
Springs; Tom Reeves, Crumper;
Mrs. Kate Pennington, Of Nathan's
Creek; Mrs. Lon Miller, of Wash
ington; Mrs. Beulah Goss, of Lam
sing; Mrs. Maggie Woods, Of West
Jefferson; Mrs. Jettie Francis
C1umpler; Mrs. Georgia Garvey
Crumpler and Mrs. Eva Blevins
Grassy Creek.
He also leaves one brother and
several sisters: George Reeves
Fox Creek; Mrs. Wiley Dixon, Ma
than's Creek; Mrs. Arthur McCurin
Ferguson; Mrs. B. F. Coward, Lau.
rel Springs and Mrs. ]. T. James
Nathan'S Creek.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16

Miss Pearl Weaver is doing excellent job
as county health nurse and as proof Of this we
suggest that our readers read her complete re-
port for November published elsewhere in this
edition The health of its people should be
major item of consideration of any government.
To Miss Weaver we extend congratulations and
sincere best wishes.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
SEEK CONTRIBUTIONS
FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
(Continued from Page One)

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home of Mrs. P. G. Wright, to do
everything they could to assist in
making the campaign success.
At the conclusion Of the business
session at the post meeting, several
boy scouts gave a demonstration on
the proper use of the American
flag. Included in the group were
Jack Miller, Parks and Hale Col
ward, Guy Badger, Jr., and MIR.
Denny's son.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16

The Ashe County Post of the American Le-
gion and Auxiliary have scored again. Play
ing Santa Claus to the needy families of Ashe
county is the most commendable activity which
has been sponsored here in long time. It rep
resents the true spirit of Christmas and we urge
every one to cooperate by contributing cloth
ing food and old toys. There is no greater joy
than the joy derived from helping those who
need and deserve help By doing your part to
make some unfortunate family happy at Christ
mas time, you'll be a lot happier yourself Try
it and see!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16

We do not fancy the idea of Uncle Sans get
ting into any war, neither do we like the idea
of Japan bombing American ships and Destroy
ing American lives. We were glad to see the
President send a sharp note to the Japanese
government and we hope similar incident will
not occur again.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16

After making rather complete inspection
Of all the stores here, we are now more con-
WINGED than ever before that there is no logi-
cal reason whatever for doing your Christmas
shopping outside of the county. Be loyal citi-
zen, trade at home this Christmas and through
out 1888.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
PARAGRAPHICS

When it sleets in the mountains, it really
sleets! Monday and Tuesday everything seemed
to be coated with ice except the kitchen oven.
Only few motorists braved the elements and
we are delighted that no serious accident took
place, at least in this section.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
A MINERAL STATE

The value of the minerals and mineral pro-
ducts now being produced in North Carolina
is now in excess of $11,OOO,O00 year, accord
ing to estimates made by State Geologist H. j.
Bryson head of the mineral resources division
of the Department of Conservation and De-
velopment.
Partial figures compiled for 1886 show that
the minerals marketed that year and composed
only of limited list, brought in about $685.
623 But the minerals in this list do not include
clay or clay products, such as brick, tile, pot
terry, sewer pipe, cement products, kyanlte, OIL
vine spodumene or crushed stone produced by
the State Highway and Public Works Commits
sion. Mr.. Bryson estimates that at least 3d.
100000 should be added to the $8,387,623 as the
value of these other mineral products making
a total of more than $11, 100000
North Carolina has some of the largest
known deposits of minerals in the world and
has only scratched the surface in developing
many of these, Bryson said. More than 10000
900 tons of prophylite deposits have already
been located, with a potential value of $780,
100000, while deposits of at least 25OO0OOO tons
of kaolin clay, with a value Of approximately
SIS ton, have also been located. It is also
estimated that there are between 100000 and
100000 tons of feldspar deposits in the state
while the supply of granite is almost unlimited.
One of the disadvantages of getting into
rut is, that in order to get out of the rut lot
Of things have to be done differently and a lot
of changes made that may upset routine. The
older we are the less disereous are we for
change and the upsetting of routine, and the
more likely we are to continue in rut. When
ever we get to the point in our living where we
say things are all right as they are and should
not be changed, we cease to progress and grow
and we become static. Progress is built on
change, on trying new things, and making new
experiments in the search of something better
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16

Entered as secOnd-class matter on Oct. 1, 1925 at
the post Office at West Jefferson, North Carolina
Evening star., 1937-02-11
WILL OF MAX FISCHER
REVEALS BENEFICIARIES
Three of Five Children to Receive
Estate Valued in Excess
of S4OO.OOO.

Disposing of an estate valued in
excess of $400, 900, the will of Max
Fischer, former treasurer Of Wood
ward & Lothrop, was filed in District
Court late yesterday.
Three of his five children were
named beneficiaries. Those who will
receive the property in equal shares
are Drs Melville B. Fischer and
Aubrey D. Fischer, both of Washing
ton, and Mrs. Helen F. Silverstein.
Charleston, w. Va, daughter. The
will directed that DR.. Melville Fis-
cher's share be held in trust for him
by DR.. Aubrey Fischer.
No provision was made for two other
sons, Stanley H. Fischer and Norman
Fischer, both Of Washington, but 1t
was explained that $4,000 already
had been advanced to them.
Evening star., 1937-02-11
Never "BOiI" Egg,
Cook Slo,oly Till
Tender, u. S. Says
Home Economics Blu.
reau Ciues Recipes for
sS0t'' and ''Hard."

BY the Associated Press.
Take tip from the Bureau of Home
Economics and never "boir' an egg.
Even the term Is outmoded.
Eggs are soft cooked or hard cooked,
the bureaus experts said today.
The old soft-boiled egg now Is
achieved-with a tender white-by q
cold water start. When heated until
the water SINNERS, the pan should be
covered and removed from fire. How
long the eggs should stand depends
on each family's whims.
Hard-cooked eggs, started the same
way, should be kept below boiling over
Q low IRE for 30 minutes after the
water simmers, the bureau said.
Evening star., 1937-02-11
CURB COST
BILLION AND HALF
Basic Data All Ready for
Comprehensive Program,
Engineers Report.

Ry the Associated Press.
Army engineers said today they have
all the basic data needed for COM
prehensive national flood control prof.
ect. Unofhcial estimates placed the
cost at $l,5oo,ooo,oo0 over a 10-year
period.
Maj. Gen. Edward M. Markham,
chief of engineers, said information
assembled in the last nine years at a
cost of $11,000,00o would enable him
to submit such q program within a
few days.
His report will be in response to
resolution adopted yesterday by the
House Flood Control Committee.
Among the projects recommended
will be flood control reservoirs on big
river tributaries. dikes to protect CEN
ters of population, and floodways. A
third of the amount might go for local
dikes to protect river cities.
To emphasize the dimensions CT
their task. engineers pointed out that
100000 cubic feet of water second
have been flowing for the last two
weeks past Cairo. ILL.,, where the Ohio
meets the Mississippi.
In a similar period, they said, the
same flow would cover Rhode Islands
1,248 square miles to depth Of 80
feet.
Evening star., 1937-02-11
SECRETARY WOODRING
FATHER THIRD TIME
Son Is Born to Wife of Cabinet
Member at Walter Reed.
9.Both Doing Well"

A 7-pound son was born to Mrs.
Harry H. Woodring, wife of the Secre-
tary Of War, at pm. yesterday in
Walter Reed Hospital. Both mother
and baby were reported doing well" !"
The infant will be named Cooper
Coolidge Woodring-Cooper after Sec
retary Woodring's mother and Coolidge
after the family Of Mrs. Woodring.
daughter Of former Senator Marcus
Coolidge.
Secretary and Mrs Woodring have
two other children, Marcus Coolidge.
8, and Melissa, 2.
Evening star., 1937-02-11
PLAN SPELLING CLUB
Langley Junior High School
Group to Organize.

A ne7sspelling club for children Of
the seventh and eighth grades will be
organized at Langley Junior High
School tonight under auspices of
the Capital City Spelling Club and
will be known as The Capital
Juniors"
At preliminary meeting Tuesday
night free-for-all contest was held,
with Bernice Benkhe winning first
prize and Jack Levin second prize, on
the word "rhubarb." Oro e. Haines
of the Capital City Spelling Club con-
Quoted the match.
Evening star., 1937-02-11
CHINATOWN SEARCHED
Struggled Orientals From Charles
ton, S. c., Sought Here.

Washington's Chinatown-runnine
through part of H street-was
searched today as the Chinese New
Year celebration began, for several
Chinese believed to have come here
from Charleston, S. c., after having
been smuggled into the United States
Detectives were assigned to the
search last night after lookout was
received by wire from Charleston.
Every effort will be made to capture
the Chinese, Inspector Bernard w.
Thompson, chief of detectives, said,
if they come here for the celebration.
Evening star., 1937-02-11
TO SPEAK AT CHURCH
Friend of Youth" to Discuss
Hobo Jungle Interviews.

Harry w. Butz, self-styled friend Of
youth, tonight will tell the story of
the boys and girls he interviewed last
Summer in hobo jungles, on freight
trains and along the highways.
Butz, who calls himself "the high
way youth welfare worker" will speak
at the Fifth Baptist Church, Seventh
and e streets southwest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-28
CONN. M AN IS
 KILLED IN WEST
Peter LacopulOs, Bridge water, Murdered in
 Fight Over Wife 7

Nampa, Ida. July 2s.--(UP)--joe Saws. 70. was held on open charges today after the de6.a of Peter La. copulos, of Bridgewater. Conn, from knife wounds assertedly suffered in & fight with Joe Sayis and his broth CT. George Savis.
 PcIice said that Lacopulos was stabbed once through the neck and then. apparently after he was thrown to the floor, he was stabbed twice in the back.
 William B. Tailey, coroner of Canyon county. said Lacopulos died from loss Of blood.
 Arrived Months Ago
 Lacopulos, according to police, came here several months ago from the east to persuade his wife, Alex. andria Lacopulos. to return to him, but left when she spurned attempts at a reconciliation
 Last week. police said, she received word he was on his way to Nampa again and hid for several days She was said to have been in the Savis home when LacopuloS. armed with a knife, assertedly broke into the house and started scuffling with George Savis. George called his brother. Joe, and they resisted the intruder.
 Joe savis was wounded seriously during the fight.
 Police said that no charges would be filed against the Savis brothers as a direct result of the fight be- cause Lacopulos had broken into their home with intent to commit murder.