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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-29
PADRES WIN FIRST GAME
 P. c. SERIES
Outfielder Thompson Hero of Day-Makes Two
 Circuit Clouts

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Sept. 29.- Outfielder Rupert Thompson, of the San Diego Padres, is one up on the Portland Beavers after the Padres took a ten inning game last night from Portland by score of to 3 for the Pacific Coast League title. Thompson's second home run of the day was the deciding run.
 How They Stand
 Won Lost San Diego .................. o Portland ....................... The title will be decided, four wins out of seven games.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-29
PRESIDENT IN
 WHITE HOUSE,
 SEATTLE AREA
Chief Executive and First Lady of Land Greeted
 by Thousands
ROOSEVELT RESTING
 ONE COMPLETE DAY
Goes to Victoria Tomorrow Alb ard Destroyer for
 Luncheon Engagement

BULLETIN-SEATTLE, Sept. 29.-President Roosevelt displays keen interest in the proposed Alaska extension of the Pacific Highway, Representative Mag nuson said, after talking with the Chief Executive on the train enroute here. The Presi- dent, according to Magnuson, said that if possible, he will discuss the Alaska highway with Provincial leaders in Vic tOria tomorrow.
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wins out of seven games.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
LandOn Will Not
/ Choose To Rum

Washington, Dec. 10.-Alf M. Ian.
don emphatically removed himself
from the 1910 presidential confess
today with a statement whic!
knowing observers quickly inter.
preted as challenging Herberf
Hoover to do the same thing.
For months, Landon and Hoove,
have been engaged in polite but
non-the-less strenuous sparring
about Republican policy, while
some other Republicans have clam.
bred for re-examination Of party
philosophy and new blood in the
leadership.
It was inevitable that Washing.
ION should bear these facts in mind
in reading Landon's statement, par
ticularly an assertion that:
"A man who is in the position Of
being suspected of being either ar
active or receptive candidate can
not render the service either to his
party or to his country that con-
ceive to be my patriotic duty and
responsibility in the critical situa-
ton confronting U.s."
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
CREEK STUDENT
GETS IN "WHO'S WHO

Ten students of Berea College
were recently chosen to be among
those in the annual student publ
cation, Who's Who Of American
Colleges and Universities. They
were chosen because of their out
standing college records in schol-
arship and eNtra-curnicula activi-
ties. The students are: Mary Ann
Cason, Erlanger; Deward Coward,
Grassy Creek, North Carolina; Ella
Mae Orn,. Greenville, South Caro-
lima; Kun Hymn, Keijo, Korea; 10
Jackson, Gibson Station, Virginia;
Lillian Mcclure, Berea; Carlton
Miller, Vinton, Iowa; Gene Powers,
Mt. Sterling; Charles Ramsay, Gall
atir, Tennessee; Edward Yoakurn,
La Toilette, Tennessee.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
HAM WILSON CUTS HIS
SISTER WITH KNIFE

Ham Wilson, of Switzerland, was
arrested by Deputy Sheriff "Wit"
Wilson and lodged in Jail here this
morning for cutting his sister,
Luizer, with knife last night at
his home.
Wilson was said to have been
drinking and got into an argument
with his son, Clarence. When he
threatened to cut Clarence with a
knife, Luizer ran into the room and
officers said he Slashed her under
under her arm and breast.
Her condition is reported as be-
ing critical and Wilson is being
held, pending the outcome of her
condition.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16

Mr.. E. D. Brown was a business
visitor in West Jefferson last week.
Mr.. w. J. Wyatt, of Piney Creek,
who is secretary and treasurer of
the Little River Regular Baptist
Association, was in town yesterday.
Mr.. Wyatt said there was plenty of
sleet in his section, too.
: Miss Ethel Davis, Of Wilkes
county who is a junior at Catawba
College this year, is expected to
arrive today to spend Christmas
holidays in the home Of DR.. and
Mrs. B. E. Reeves and will be
pleased to meet her friends at the
Mayflower Beauty Shop where she
will assist Misses Lucille Lee and
Mamie Miller during the holidays.
F. L. Rash, of Smethport, will
return from Mars Hill College on
Friday, December II, for the
Christmas holidays He will be
back at college in time for the re-
opening of the session January 3.
Miss Florence Calhoun spent the
week end with her parents at Elk
Creek, Va. She was accompanied
by Miss Virginia McNeilL
Mr.. ]. c. Speers was stricken
with a heart attack Monday and
was thought to be in a very serious
condition but is now greatly i'm
proved. ..... ..
Prot. John Donnelly, Of Moores-
vile, spent the week end here
with Mrs. Donnelly..
Miss Ruth Tugman made a bust
ness trip to Winston-Salem this
week.
Mrs. w. M. Transou was in town
one day this week. Mr.. and Mrs.
TrarsSon have spent most of this
year at their summer home at
Transon, but will leave this week
for their home in Greensboro where
they will spend Xmas.
Under the direction of Scout
master John Luke, the local boy
scouts are conducting a sale of
Christmas trees here now. Attrac-
i've cedar trees are on display at
the Standard Service Station.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
Schmelingg Knocks
Thomas Out I'm 9Th
Round Mon. Night

New York, Dec. 13.-Max Schmel-
ing, former world heavyweight
championship, stopped Harry
Thomas, rugged Chicagoan, in the
eighth round of 15-round match
tonight in Madison Square Garden.
The German was declared winner
of a technical knockout after floor
ing Thomas seven times.
Schmeling weighed 1876, Thomas
1876 IA.
Despite Anti-Nazi picketing, a
near-capacity crowd f1ocked to
Madison Square Garden to see the
bout.
The Teuton slugger was a 6 t.
l choice. in ringside wagering.
Close in $4,000 spectators were in
the arena when the preliminary
program got under way.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
BENEFIT BRIDGE PARTY
HELD LAST FRI. NIGHT

THE bridge party held for the
benefit of the booktruck at the Co.
1onial Hotel Friday night, was an
enjoyable affair.
The card tables were placed in
the large dining room of the hotel
and progressive bridge was played
throughout the evening. Prizes
were donated for the occasion by
Srnithey's store, E. E. Jones and
Co., Faucette Co., and Belk's Dept.
Store.
The winners were: Mrs. Dean
Mcmillan, ladies high score; Mrs
c. w. Ray, second high; Mr.. Guy
,Lilliard, gentleman's high score,
with Mr.. Bruce Dent second high.
After the games, dancing was en-
joyed.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
FARMERS ALREADY
RECEIVED $1SS, ZOO, 100000

Raleigh, Dec. ia bumper to-
bacco crop, sold at "fair'' prices, al
ready has netted North Carolina
farmers more than $133, 100000 this
year.
w. H. Rhodes, chief statistician
for the State Department of Agri-
culture, released a market report
today showing producers had sold
529, 526,607 pounds of the golden
weed through December 1. The
price average was listed as $25.13
a hundred pounds. o.
Last year, through December 1,
total of 395,179, 430 pounds had
been sold at an average of $23.23,
bringing farmers $90,000,00O.
LOCAL TURKEY MARKETS
TO OPEN AGAIN TOMORROW
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16

The turkey markets here will
open again today and it is estimat-
ed that at least 10000 of the famous
fowls will be purchased by local
dealers and shipped to various Sec
tons of the country. The dealers
stated yesterday that they didn't
know just what the market price
would be. Thanksgiving a grand
total of over 10000 turkeys were
bought in Ashe and netted the
raisers around $25,0O0,0O0.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
GAMBILL-GHLEY

Miss Mary Gambill Of Lansing,
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Gambill and Elmer Giller, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Gilley, Of
Lansing, were married by Rev. R..
H. Stone last Thursday night at the
Presbyterian manse in Jefferson.
Bill Davis was present and wit
messed the ceremony. -
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
.-.CRAFT-JOHNSTON

Mr.. and MrsYJ. A. Graft, Of Idle
wild, this week announced the mar
riage Of their. daughter. Ruby, to
Richard B. Johnston, son of Mr..
and Mrs. J. r. Johnston. The mar
riage was solemnized on December
3. The couple are now at home
with the brides sister, Mrs. Walter
McGinnis,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16
LOCALS

Mrs. Sam P. Wilson, Of Cascade,
Va, spent several days here last
week and her host Of friends are in
hopes that next time she will make
her visit longer.
Mrs. Gladys Frey, Of West Jeffer-
son, who is the home economics
teacher at Nathan's Creek, spent
last week end in Nashville, Tenn,
visiting her husband who Is In the
hospital there.
Bring the children to see Santa
Claus in West Jefferson Saturday.
Everybody who has seen the
beautiful street lights and other
Christmas decorations in West jeff
erson have been high in their
praise. Out-of-town visitors are
particularly impressed with them.
Practically all of the store win
dows in West Jefferson are beauti-
fully decorated and visitors have
commented particularly on the
elaborate decorations at the Park
way Motor Company.
After returning to West Jener-
son from North WilkeSboro Mon
day night Night Officer Ashley de-
clared that he wouldn't drive back
down there for $4,000, and every
body believed him, tool
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Williams, of
Shelby, spent few days in town
this week. They are planning to
return after Christmas.
Monday morning doc" Robert
Savage had the novel experience OF
being pushed to work" on the ice.
Monday and Tuesday pedestrian
traffic in West jefferson moved at
a rather slow speed. No one SEEM
ed to be in hurry!
Everyone should do his or her
part towards fighting tuberculosis
by buying a liberal supply of
Christmas seals.
New subscriptions were received
this week from Martha Warren, OF
Grant, Va; Mrs. Dali Bare, Win
sper, Idaho; Odell Walters, West
jefferson; Andrew Perkins, Idle
wild and several others.
Renewals came in. from L. c.
Barker, Renick, w. Va, j. w. Dixon
Jefferson; R. C. Weaver, Sturgllls
and others. If your subscription
has expired, renew it now and be
sure not to miss single copy!
Last Friday one or two bad
boys" threw firecrackers at Santa
Claus as he walked up and down
the streets here, giving candy to
the children. Santa said that he
had made note of this conduct and
checked those boys off Of his list.
'tGiving" represents the true spi-
rit of Christmas. Help the Ameri-
can Legion and Auxiliary mem
bers in their noble efforts to bring
Christmas cheer to needy families
in Ashe county by contributing all
clothes, toys etc. Bring them to
town with you this week end and
leave them at The Skyland Post,
Central Radio Station, or N & WI
office.
All w. P. A. workers in the
county were given a vacation by
old man winter Monday and Tues
day.
Mrs. Claude Shumate, Of War
rensville, recently won a $40 cash
prize in the Crystal Baking Soda
contest.
Mrs. E. D. Brown, of Nathan's
Creek, has been in rather poor
health this fall.
w. F. Jones, of Furches, left on
bus Monday morning for Terre
Haute, Ind, to visit his uncle, Isham
Jones who is SO years old.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16

Mrs. Geo. Doggett, Mrs. James
Hensley and Mrs. Rufus Coward
spent Wednesday in Winston-Sal-
om.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-16

Mr.. Walter Blevins, of Ohio VIZ
sited Mrs. Wick Vannoy here Tues
day.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-07-23
Plans For National
Congress Aired Sun.
At Y.M.C.A: Meeting

At meeting, held last Sunday
afternoon at the Y.W.C.A., initial
plans were drawn up in support of
the Forthcoming second National
Negro Congress, which is to be
held in Philadelphia in October Of
this year. Among those present at
this informal meeting were repre-
sentatives of various political, So
cial and cultural organizations OF
Seattle, both white and colored,
pledging their support of con-
certed statewide drive to involve
the people of Washington in build
ing towards such a congress. In
calling an intermediate conference
here in Seattle on August 20, open
to all organizations and individuals
who are interested in the economic
and social rehabilitation of the Ne
gro people, it is to be hoped that
enough funds will be raised where
by at least one delegate can be
dispatched to this historically sig
nificant Congress.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-07-23
WPA Projects
Employ Many
Colorcd Women

WASHINGTON, DC. A larg-
er number Of colored women were
employed by the Works Progress
Administration during the past
fiscal year than by any other sin
gle agency, according to Mrs. FL
len S. Woodward, Assistant WPA
Administrator IN charge Of Wom-
ems and professional Projects.
Nearly 100000 Of them, many
the breadwinners for their fanli-
lies. were employed in sewing
rooms, making garments for desti-
tute families: IN schools, prepar-
ing and serving noon-day means
to undernourished school children;
conducting adult and vocational
education classes; in homes, pro-
viding temporary free assistance
in homework and care of children
to needy mothers; in community
centers. Fairgrounds, and parks
supervising leisure-time activities;
and on variety Of white-collar
projects ranging from clerical
work to the fine arts.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-07-23
Death OF Senator
Robinson May Hurt
Anti-hsnching Bill

WASHINGTON, d. c. The
death of Senator Joseph B, Robin
son majority leader of the Senate
has thrown Washington circles in
to a turmoil and may result in
grave danger to the anti-lynching
bill.
The Senate was being driven
through a hot simmer session by
Senator Robinson. leader of the
administration forces, in an eff. /.
to get action on the Presidents
supreme court bin. With the death
of the leader, there is talk on all
sides Of dropping the court bill
and going home speedily.
If those opposed to the court
bill are able to have their way,
they win sidetrack 1t by recon-
hitting it to committee and then
dump overheard all controversial
Legislation. and drive for a quick
adjournment.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-07-23
Prominent Yakiman
Buys St. Louis Blues

Edward Porter, one of the most
widely known residents of Yakima
and prominent figure in eastern
Washington civic circles for TWEEN
ty years, has bought the st. Louis
Blues travelling bail club and Is
booking games for the team which
local fans will have the opportun-
ity to see in action August IL at
Renton.
The team has been renamed the
Washington Browns.
Mr.. Porter divulged plans lead
ing up to eventual entrance of the
team into the Northwestern Lea
que circuit after it has succeeded
in establishing standard in this
area.
With the exception of only a
few changes, the team which play
ed here last summer under the
management of Owen Smalling,
Seattle boy now teaching at Piney
Woods school in Piney Woods,
Miss, is virtually intact.
Howard D. Watts is the acting
business manager.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-07-23
MOntOya 4 Sensation

Senorita Montoya, who appear
ed in recital at the Y.M.C.A. Mon
day evening, proved to be a SEN
sation with her Spanish ballet. Tas
audience gave her thunderous APP
plause as she manipulated with
dexterity the intricate steps Of the
ballet to the sldllful accompani-
ment Of the castapets. Her aero
batic routine was nothing short Of
marvellous. and Montoya puts her
whole heart into her work. It
seemed incredible that so much
training and fines could be crowd
ed into her brief life. She Is just
seven. The Y.M.C.A. was all too
small for the crowds who wished
to see her. Many mothers are ask
ing that the recital be repeated
some afternoon especially for the
benefit of young budding artists
and the children of the neighbor-
hood who wish to see her again.
After the recital the children
begged for an opportunity to meet
the young ballerina. Mothers, old
er students Of the dance drama
We're gracious in the appreciation
to the tiny artist. Montoya is the
student of the Malta y Del Ora
Spanish Dancing School of Los
Angeles. She is the protege of
Mrs. Arthur B. Campbell, who will
be visiting here for another month.
They have other engagements
down the coast on returning home.
Any person interested in present.
ing Montoya may contact Mrs.
Campbell at 2S19 E. Madison, Sc
attic.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-07-23
EIkS Organization Bays Neq0 Home;
Purchase Club Chateau This Week

News of the purchase this week
Of the Club Chateau, imposing edi-
flee at Tenth and Yesler, by the
local Ellzs organization, was re-
vealed by officials Of the lodge,
which has been outstanding the
last few years as a result Of the
impressive strides 1t has made for
community betterment.
Three lots are included in the
purchase, according to officers
who made known the real estate
deal. a 1s0-foot strip or 10th and
a strip Of 12s feet on Yesler Way.
For many years the Elks have
needed home where large crowds
can be accommodated" said a
member Of the local organizations
governing body, "and the building
we have bought win answer our
purpose in every respect
Particularly appropriate for the
purchase of a new home by the
Elks is the fact that ciispensa-
ton period to last for another
thirty days In recruiting new mem
bers is now being held.
Figures involved in the purchase
were not announced.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-07-23
James Braddock Poses
With Newark Newsman

NEWARK, N. J. (C) II Ex-
champion James ]. Braddock pos
ed for a picture with Irvine Tur-
ner, of the New Jersey Guardian,
in the office of his attorney, Sam
uel Gould. 16 Hill Street, Friday
morning. Braddock was smiling,
with a cigar in his left hand, but
with his left eye swollen and a
patch on the left corner Of his
mouth. Turner had his arm a.
round Braddock's shoulder, and
was smiling.
Braddock told Turner: We'll,
Irvine, 1 fought to defend my title
just as I thought a champion
should fight. / felt better than in
any fight OF my career. Joe Louis
is one of the finest and cleanest
boys I have ever met, so ] have
no kicks to offer and went down
fighting like a real champion. /
further feel certain that every one
received their moneys worth. I
have the highest regards for the
new colored champ. and wish him
great success"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-07-23
HarIemites Rise
In Revolt Against
Moving Monopoly

NEW YORK New tenants for
the Harlem River Houses, the gov
ernment- built low cost housing
project just opened here, are dis
covering that when they move in
they must use one certain moving
firm and no other.
IN the long and complicated
agreement which tenants must
sign Is a provision that the New
York Housing Authority will at
tend to the moving Of tenants. No
money is paid the movers by ten
ants, all the transaction being done
by the Authority. One firm Of
white downtown movers handles
all the business. There is rou-
tine through which all tenants
must go. The furniture to be NOV
ed is inventoried and then moved
to fInigating plant by the trans
FER company. It remains there a
full half day. It is then put in the
new apartment, but the family
has to allow it to remain there a
full day before moving in and ar
ranging It. This means the fam
lily must find place to stay for
a night ana day while they are
being moved from their old home
to the new.
Harlem moving men are up in
arms over the monopoly and in re-
Spouse to the complaints of the
NAACP, has sent a letter Of pro-
test to Langdon w. Post, chairman
of the city housing authority, hav-
ing Harlem River Houses on lease
from the government. 1t is esti-
mated that the total volume of
business for moving in the 574 IA
miles viii be around $4,000 and
Harlem express companies cannot
understand why they cannot get
some OF this business. Many pros
pective tenants have also asked
to use their own moving men.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-07-23
Three-Day Meet
OF Calf. Lodge
Held Portland

PORTLAND The eSrd Annual
Communication Of the Most wor-
shipful Grand Lodge Free and Ac-
cepted Masons Of California and
Jurisdiction and the seth Annual
Communication of the Golden
State Grand Chapter Order Of the
Eastern Star, California and Jur-
isdiction, began deliberations here
Monday. July 10. for their three
day session.
Arriving IN Portland by spe-
cial train Of 16 coaches, including
two diners ard two lounge cars,
the ses Californians created a dig
nified stir. Old-timers of both
races were well impressed. hav-
ing never before seen in this vic
lniry a full trainload Of colored
folk.
Well-dressed, Intelligent faces
eagerly alight. the delegates and
their friends were proudly received
BY their official hosts, Excelsior
Lodge No. % and Mt Hood Chap
ter, No. 10. o.E.s. Many glad re-
unions Of friends were held at the
depot. Special busses were char
tered to take the visitors to the
Fraternai Hall for registration and
the assigning of accommodations.
Sunday evening the delegates
were escorted from the Fraternal
Hall by the Community School
Baad led by Burt Turner, to Be
tlpa A.ME. Church where they
'starned OUT for their annual SER
mon. The program included the
opening address by the Most Wor-
shipfuI Grand Master Theodore
Moss, Master Of Ceremonies; pray
er by Grand Worthy Patron, DE.
s., Rev. S. NJ. Beane; Scripture
reading, by Rev. w. A. Magett,
formerly of Portland): Sermon
by Worshipful Grand Chaplain.
Rev. G. A. Haines; remarks by
Grand Worthy Matron of O.E.S.,
California and Jurisdiction, Mrs.
Pauline Dupee: remarks by Mrs.
Bertha Waggoner. Grand Worthy
Matron Of O.E.S., Washington and
Jurisdiction. and special music by
Betheps choir under the direction
Of Mrs. zepha Baker.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-07-23
Local Sorority
ToBe Visited By
Grand President

The small but active chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in Sc
attic viii be honored by the visit
of the grand president, Mrs. Wv
ian osborne Marsh of Oakland,
Calf Mrs. Marsh is an outstand-
ing woman in both fraternaI and
scholastic fields. she was the first
Delta to obtain MA. degree in
Anthropology and to be admitted
because Of high scholarship tc a
seminar In her junior year at the
University of California She Is
the first and only Negro worker
in the juvenile department Of the
Berkeley Police and was selected
ii 1885 as the outstanding worker
with Juveniles Of the entire depart
rnent.
Mrs. Marsh viii arrive In Seat
tie Sunday morning from visiting
the California Grand Chapter, Or
der Of Eastern Star. in Portland
Alpha Omicron chapter plans to
present Mrs. Marsh to Seattle in
an open forum Sunday, July %, at
8 p. m. at the Phyllis Wheatley Z.
She win speak on Greek Letter
Societies. and the Community af-
ter which there win be a social
hour.
Several social affairs are plan
ned for the entertainment of Mrs.
Marsh during her visit.