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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26
Good Furniture
With Good Finish

CHICAGO, Aug. 21.-Buying new
furniture-whether it's chair or a
whole SUITES big event for most
of us. The purchase generally re-
presents careful saving andpleased
anticipation. Because of these fact
ors and because most furniture
! lasts, not a week nor a season, but
the span of a lifetime, it behooves
us to choose wisely so that we will
have something that will enhance
the beauty of our household, cater
to our comfort and convenience and
simplify the problem of homekeep-
ing by giving the nth degree of ser
vice.
On an equal footing with beauty,
convenience and comfort is dura-
ability. And by durability I don't
mean just that chair or table or
chest will hold together, but that
its finish is, as tough as it is pleas
ing in appearance.
WHAT is GOOD FINISH
"Of course" you say, Il want q
serviceable and beautiful finish
on my new furniture-just what is
a good finish and how can 1 be sure
of getting one?"
First of all, good practical fin
iSh is one that has a lustrous, yet
dull, appearance-an appearance
that tells of the many hand opera
tons which have gone into the job.
The important part about this egg
shell or semi-gloss-or dull-fin-
ish is that it doesn't show dust, lint,
fingermarks-even dents. A high
gloss finish. Furthermore, a high
gloss is not meant for heavy duty
It is delicate and shows scratches.
made carefully of poor wood
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26
JONES-HEMPLEMAN, WEDDING
QdahO Evening Times)

Miss Ethel Hempleman, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charl s Hempleman,
Twin Falls pioneers. cnd C. Arnold
Jones, son of Mr.. a>d Mrs. Lee
Jones, Scottville, Moth Carolina.
exchanged nuptial vo~,s at an i'm
presslve ceremony Sunday at 2 pm.
at the home of the brides parents.
Rev. Van B. Wright of the Church
OF the Brethren READ the wedding
service.
Seventy-five guests witnessed the
ceremony on the spacious lawn. A
bridal lane EXTENDED ON the front
steps to beautifully decorated arch
under which was black velvet
kneeling bench with two white sa-
tin pillows.
J. E. Hill, at the organ, played
"The Rosary" then following the
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26

We were brought up to feel that we were In
hole indeed when we were in debt, but it is not
so with government whether it be presided
over by an administration which is Democratic
or Republican, ruled by king, prince, OF poten-
tate, located on the American continent in Eu-
rope, or the sands of Africa A government
seems to be able to roll over in bed and let the
clock tick off the amount to be paid So, it hap
pens that the United States is not out of the us
ual run in reminding Congress that about
hundred million dollars are needed at this time,
nor is the House doing more than routine work
IN making the appropriation. Yet, if our pre-
sent debt of over $37, 100000 were divided
up we would find that every family in the u S.
is in debt $4,000
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26

populated areas. Such organizations as the
Dairymen's Association, the All Clubs, and so
forth, tend to bring farmers and young future
farmers together in educational and social ways
Then add to this field day when entire fami-
lies can come and mix and mingle in clean
wholesome fun engaging in contests, and learn
ing to laugh not at but with each other and we
have something that should be very worthwhile.
Speeches on important subjects by outstanding
men in the profession make the day an lnstruc-
tive one as we'll as one for fun and enjoyment.
We learn to know other people, we learn TO have
broader views on living in general and we lind
that all in all field day and all that 1t means
is something to look forward to each year and
regret when it is over.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26
kluN
and
KeAneN
By
TROY
ISAIAH
JONES

Alaska was bought by the United
States for the purpose of perman-
ent Ice supply. Eut the government
admitted the women to suffrage
and since then they have turned q
cold shoulder as a substitute for
ice.
Foreigners face grave situation
in Shanghai. Most of the wars
are liable to develop a grave situa-
ton.
Louden and London meet to re-
surrect the Republican party. If
they will familiarise themselves with
the grave yard situation as the De-
mocrats have they won't have any
trouble raising the party.
The fire siren is going to blow at
twelve every day in West Jefferson
1t is to be understood that there will
be no fires at that particular time
so that there will be no confusion
Somebody asked me if my speech
was not interrupted at the Harrigan
1t was cut square off. Call that
what you may. 1t was not splinte-
red up either.
A cross eyed judge, a cockeyed
lawyer, and a cross eyed witness
staggered upon the truth. This is a
court house fable.
Being put in the jug often turns
out to be a jar.
Some fanciful historian at Wash
ington is trying to make out that
Napoleon was never on theIsle of
st. Helena. I don't care whether it
was st. Helena or some other Island
by the same name Some of these
days they will be trying to argue
that there was man by the name
OF Hoover President of the United
States.
Automobiles have their accesso-
ries. So does crime.
The lexicogopher said that the
way to pronounce Attorney was:
A-TUR-NI 'ur' as in fur. 1 knew
that they would have to get that
part OF the skin game in it.
Gov. Bibb Graves governor of
some state way down south appoint
ID his wife to a vacant seat in the
senate. OF course she was the Su-
'reme court and he had to abide by
Ter decisions.
Somebody refers to the Senate In
rates. I knew that there were mo-
ons and imiciles but that is a new
ne.
Congress is up tree. They are
trald to stay in Washington on the
ccount of the president and they are
fraid to come home.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26
NEW LOW IN RAWNESS."
Charlotte Observer

Mrs Graves is no doubt charming and intel
igent woman.
II she had been chosen to seat in the United
States Senate by some other authority than the
Governor OF Alamaba who is her husband there
would probably be no reason to raise an outcrv.
Perhaps she does have what it takes to fill this
office. Undoubtedly, she has if il is true what
the Governor himself says about DIXIE" his
wife.
But it is pretty much as The New York World
Telegram has to say about the incident: "the
current gesture of keeping jobs in the family of
exploltlng public office for private advantage, of
blatant and shameless grabbing in a new low in
raWneSS"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26

Wright stepped to the side of the
organ and sang 20 Promise Me-"
Lohengrin's Wedding March an.
nounced the arrival of the brid4
party led by the ushers, Carl Sheets
of North Carolina and Robert Fen
der of Filler.
The bride, who was given in mar
rage by her father, was charming
IN a gown of peach silk lace, and
her veil of illusion, which fell from
a coronet of pearls. She carried
bouquet of pink roses.
Miss Ruth Miller, her bridesmaid,
was frocked in gown of green or
CANDY and she wore a cornnet of
pink China asters in her hair. Miss
Ardeth Finn, her maid of honor.
was gowned in blue organdy and
also wore coronet of China mink
asters. Little Patricia Finn, flower
girl wore a Ssirley Temple dress of
pink and carried silver basket of
rose petals. Little LEROY Hemnle-
man, groomed in white, carried the
ring.
The bridal party was met At the
improvised altar by the bridegroom
his best man, Claron Hesp, and the
officiating clergyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones left for
Scottville where Mr.. Jones is a mem
Der of the school faculty. Thev will,
visit at Dixon, ILL, Perue and North
Manchester, Ind, and Niagara Fails
enroute to the south,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26
FIELD DAY

Our first field day is over and has been pro-
nounced but for the rainy day decided success
Mr. Rich, Mr. Johnson and their farmer friends
over the county are to be congratulated on the
affair which they hope is the beginning Of an an
nual event.
One reason often given for farm boys and girls
leaving the farm and going to towns and cities is
not because they cannot make money on the
farm but because they can have so much better
time and mkae more contacts in more thicklv
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26

Supreme Court Justice Black, recently appoint
ed by President Roosevelt from Alabama, has
not proved any too popular for the position he
now holds, but one of his state newspapers says
of him that he is man of basic integrity and
moral righteouness. that is true, he will hard
ly dishonor the high place where he is destined
to sit Men of whom that can be truthfully said
can be counted upon to stand by their guns until
the last shot is fired
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26

Here in this Senate we may as
sail with content and conflict; still
when the hour calls to repress every
emotion but that of patriotism, it is
then as with Sacred Samuel when
called to royal power,-we respond:
Here am L.
Ever faithful to our devotion to
America, we Standard we villa
united people in a united nation
with our Constitution as our shield
and our oath registered in Heaven
pledging our lives for God and
country"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26

Shakespeare said: cts death to me to be at
enmity." but enmity continues to hold no ter
rors for the Spanish, and the japanese and Chi
nese are busy trying to work up real war; Ac-
cording to reports from both sides, each one is
winning which, if true, would make war better
business than horse trading, playing the stock
market, or almost anything else we can think Of
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26
HARTZOG REUNION SEPT. S

A Hartzog reunion will be held at
the old home place at Charlie Hart
zog's at Idlewild, Sunday, Sept. S.
All family connections are invited
to come and bring a basket.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26

The Charlotte newspaper has headline saying
that Mecklenburg needs lot of road money
Nothing new in that, so do we along with all the
rest of the counties in the state
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26

We have found an acre of pasture
under the agricultural con
servation program is worth several
acres of WORKOUT, unimproved pas
ture.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26

Now that Congress has adjourned what will
poor editor write about and what will the pub
lie have to cuss about?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26

A person is taller in the morning
than he is in the succeeding evening.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-08-26

Entered as second-class matter on Oct. 1, 1925 at
the post Office at West Jefferson North Carolina
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-16
sword Of Honor
BY SHANE o'NEIL

nEOPLE hustled all around the house when Aunt Chastna
Bedford was married. and it was fact that she made
lovely bride and whtehaired her jet earbobs set
skin and matched her large sparkling eyes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-16
HAPPY AND SAD

Uncle Ed watched Aunt Chas-
tina, her proud head carried high,
marching down the aisle. In spite
of his sadness at what had been,
he was happy. The pale after
noon sun made her hair a caSque
of cleaning silver above her
black dress, and he could guess
the happiness that was in her
heart. But he couldn't hear what
Ellery Klopf whispered to her,
and what her answer was, as they
met at the altar.
MY love-" Ellery Klopf said,
and his voice shook, you are here
at last" And I am here. We
have kept the faith"
The glow in Aunt Chastina's
eyes seemed to him like fire from
Heaven as she answered. Eyes.
And no matter how long our hap.
pineSS may live-it will be
stronger because it Is based upon
our honor"
THE END.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-16
NOT REAL MOTHER

"Chastina. your father married
me soon after you were born.
Your real mother died at the
time. We lived in England then,
and soon afterwards came here.
None of his relatives knew her,
and for reasons of his own, he
never told them that I wasn't
your real mother. Soon after we
got here, Edward was born.
Your mother, ChaStina, left
Mr.. Bedford all his money. He
felt that he should leave it to
you-but he wanted to protect
my interests. He didn't expect
me to live long-and wanted me
to be provided for, in case he died
first. Naturally if you married,
I'd cease to be your guardian, and
he felt I might be left without
anything, so he exacted your
promise, and provided in his will
that if you broke it, the estate
would revert to me. never told
you that-and you never asked"
The tears flowed faster, and
the old woman gasped for breath.
Finally she regained control of
herself and hurried on.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-16
The Cast of Characters in
Word of Honor"
CHASTINA BEDFORD, who
is married very late IN
life to
ELLERY KLOPF, a staucnh
sweetheart.
MRS. BEDFORD, whose pro-
tracted illness prevents
ChaStina'S wedding.

voice quivered a little as she an
sWered him and stretched forth
her hands.
"Ellery," Aunt Chastina ans
wered, II will not hold you to
that. You have honored me very
greatly, and I accept you, on the
condition that you feel at liberty
to withdrawn whenever you wish
-" her voice broke then, and her
eyes we're flooded, as he took her
in his arms. "Oh, my dear, my
DEAR" she cried softly, Il love you
So"
And so they were engaged. He
gave her a very nice stone which
she wore on her engagement
finger.
CERTAIN SUCCESS
Every Sunday morning, Ellery,
whose business success was grad
ual but certain, would call with a
runabout and team, and they
would spend the day driving about
town. Then, at suppertime, they
returned to the Bedford house,
and sat down to the family meal.
One night Ellery Klopf and
Aunt ChaStina were sitting in
the drawing room with Uncle Ed
playing three-handed rum my,
when they heard Mrs. Bedford's
voice. Ed got up as he was used
to doing, and then stopped and
turned to Aunt Chastina.
"Chastina!" he exclaimed, shes
calling your name"
For a moment the three stared
at one another, and then the old
voice quavered again, this time
more loudly, so that all of them
heard it.
"Chastina, Chastina. Please
come upstairs-please. Bring the
Others"
Mrs. Bedford was very old, and
looked so frail, lying there in the
great walnut Victorian bed, that
she might have been small white
h dow. Tears were coursing
down her furrowed cheeks.
II haven't long to speak," she
said, so you must listen very
carefully" She shook her head
at their dutiful protests. II know
what I'm talking about. Now
listen carefully.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-16
ASKS FORGIVENESS

IT hoped you'd marry Ellery
Klopf, and break your promise.
I wanted that money to revert
to me-then I could leave it to
Edward-my own son."
HE never knew, Chastina-
don't blame him. And forgive
forgive me-"
For a moment fury lived in
Aunt Chastina's eyes, and then
they softened, as she glanced at
Uncle Ed, the color drained from
his face, hunched abjectly beside
his mothers bed.
Il forgive you," she said, and
leaning forward she kissed her
step-mother's forehead. The old
woman sighed and smiled. She
whispered something, and then
was silent. They looked at each
other, Aunt ChaStina, and Ellery
Klopf, and they understood that
she was dead, and that with her
death all the bitterness and un
certainty and restraint that had
been hidden in their hearts was
gone,
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-03-18
Steans Given $4,000
School Fund By State
More Than Four Millions Go To
The Counties In
Disbursement

st. Paul.-Dr. John G. Rockwell,
state commissioner of education,
today announced state aid checks
totalling $4,148,418 have been mail
ed to counties for the school year
1856.
In addition advance payments of
$685., 2,525 were made last fall togeth-
er with adjustments on the prev
ious years aid. With these dis
bursements, the net amount dis
tributed including adjustments is
S., ,O3O, ,943. =
The monies went to county audi
tors for distribution among the
various school districts where the
state payment will be used to reim-
burse local funds for expenditures.
The current disbursement was
more than s2,sO0,000 below the
state aid standard recommended
by heads of the various state edu-
cation department, or ratio of
64.1 percent. During the previous
year the deficiency was about ST.
700, 900 or ratio of ISL percent.
Payments to central state coun-
fioc ipc1,16a.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-03-18
Birthday Anniversary

A number Of friends gathered on
Tuesday evening at the home of
Fred Dickson on 9Th Street, to
help him celebrate his birthday
anniversary. Those present We're:
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Buckley and
son, Gerald, and Mrs. John Franc
es, all of Little Sauk; Mr.. and Mrs.
George Dickson, MIR. and Mrs.
Harold Dickson and children, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Dickson and
three sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Mar
tin and daughters, Mrs. Clarence
Dickson and Verlan and Carol,
Harry Fielding, Melvin Judes and
Harold Truax. A delicious lunch
with ice cream and cake was serv-
ed at midnight.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-03-18
YOUNGSTERS Get Into Social WhirI
With A Trio of Parties
This Week

"A group or sixteen young people
Of this city, who are blossoming
into a round Of social activities,
were entertained three times this
week with hostesses Miss Patricia
Hanson, Miss Margaret Whitson
and host Bob Rattle.
Last Thursday evening Miss
Hansen entertained at the home OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. p.
Hansen, Jr., on the occasion Of her
18th birthday anniversary. The
group enjoyed supper and played
games following.
Sixteen guests were invited to
the home of Miss Margaret Whit
son, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
w. Whitson, Monday evening when
she celebrated her 18th birthday
anniversary. Besides games the
group enjoyed supper.
Last Of this series Of parties was
held at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Ed Rathe with their son, Bob's
birthday anniversary furnishing
the occasion. The group Of sixteen
were given supper and enjoyed a
round of games In the early even
ing. All those giving parties were
given a host Of nice presents.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-03-18
Birthday Party

Mrs. Ella Christie entertained q
number of youngsters Monday af'
ter school in honor of the twelfth
birthday anniversary of her daugh-
ter, Gladys. Those present were
Jamie and Beverly Neal, and Ger
aldine, Jimmy and David Proell
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Neal were also
guests. Gladys, who spent the past
three years in the Twin Cities, re-
ceived a number Of gifts from
friends there. She also received a
beautiful gift from Mr.. and Mrs
G. E. Anderson, Minneapolis, at
whose home she resided while in
the Mill City. Ice cream, cake and
sandwiches were served by the
hostess.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-03-18
Gradatim Club

Gradatim club met at the home
of Mrs. Allan Meigs Wednesday af-
ternoon. Mrs. p. r. Davis, who has
spent several summers in Chica-
go, gave a description Of Chica-
go's parks, art galleries, museums,
gardens, and the 83 field houses
which conduct Federal projects in
Youth training. Projects in the
training include sports, dancing,
handicraft, and host Of others.
Chicago's parks and park project
system Is only one Of the great ma
tional system, spread over the Unit
ed States. Music for the afternoon
included two piano solos by Rose
Mary Morse; Beethoven's Sonata
No. 40, and Spangles by Herbert
Leslie.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-03-18

ent questions, will close with a
5:45 banquet in the evening at
which time the Rev. H. L. Stright,
of st. Paul, will give the closing
address. Listed also as speakers
will be the Rev. Harry e. Lewis,
Pastor Of Lake Harriet Methodist
Church in Minneapolis, the Rev.
Phillip C. Landers, pastor of the
Hennepin Avenue Methodist
church in Minneapolis. Miss Wanna
Bewell, of st. Paul, is also to speak
to the young peoples group.
Officers Of the Stearns-Benton
group are anxious that many at
tend, and lunch at noon and the
banquet will be served at the Con-
gregational church.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-03-18
Methodist Episcopal Church

Next Sunday will be great day
in the Sunday School, known as
Decision Day when it is expected
many will decide to become Christ
ians. Don't miss this service. Par
ents are especially invited. Bring
the whole family. The hour is 9:45
A. M.
Worship at II A. M. Sermon:
Triumphant Living"
Special Music. Bapusmal service.
Junior League at p. M.
Senior League at p. M.
Choir Practice Friday evening at
7:3O with Mrs. Hesse.
Holy Week Services
March %: Congregational church
at p. m.
March %: Tabernacle at p. m.
March "a: Methodist church at
8 p. m.
March IS: Communion Service
at respective churches at 8 p. m.
March 26: Congregational church
at II noon to 8 p. m.
M. L. Brann, Pastor.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-03-18
EASTER DAY
4 A carv;ca
Congregational Church
Peter J. Jansen, Pastor

Church School at $50.
Morning Worship at 10:45.
Topic: "The Triumphal Entry"
Vesper Service at p. m.
Topic: Using Our Reserve
Power"
Junior League at p. m.
Pastors Lenten class at p. m.
Social Action Forum at 8 p. m.
Saturday the Stearns-Benton
Young Peoples conference
meets at the church beginning at
$50 q. m.
Holy Week services are to be
held Monday, Tuesday and We'd
evenings at Union Services.
evening, Communion SER
vice and reception OF members.
Good Friday Union service from
IL noon to p. m.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-03-18
States Liquor Problem
Aired In Legislature
Off-Sale Delivery And Hotel Status
Included In The
Discussion

st. Paul (AP)-The house liquor
control committee today recon-
mended passage of a bill which
would prohibit delivery from Off
sale to consumers.
Representative Carl G. Hagdand,
Minneapolis, said the bill Is de-
signed to prevent minors from call
ing UP stores and ordering liquor
because they know If they go
there in person they will be turned
down."
The liquor committee today rec
commended for passage bill by
Representative L. M. Hail, st.
Cloud, permitting hotels to sell in
toxicating beverages "off-sale" in
cities other than the first class.
The present statute provides
that off-sale dispensaries In cities
of the second, third and fourth
classes shall be confined to ex-
elusive liquor stores and drug mer-
chants.
The committee laid over for one
week the measure by Representa-
tives A. c. Thompson and John
Antila, Duluth, fixing a higher
scale of minimum "off-sale" license
fees for cities and villages.
Tentative approval was given by
the senate today to a bill designed
to tighten LIQUOR prescription uses
in dry territory.
The measure would require filing
of aiquor prescriptions with clerks
Of district courts; require physi-
clans to write the prescription in
ink with the correct names Of pa
tients. The prescription could not
be re-filled and druggists would
have to get permits from the state
LIQUOR control commissioner at a
IS annual fee.
Another provides that confiscat-
ed liquor may be disposed Of by
the liquor control commissioners
by empowering him to give 1t to
state institutions for medicinal
purposes. or destroy 1t II unfit for
use.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1937-03-18
Invited To Peace Campaign

Several local persons including
the Rev. P. J. Jansen have been
invited to attend this noon, Thurs
day, a meeting of the Emergency
Peace Campaign at Willmar. Pur-
pose of this meeting Is to organ
ize several of the smaller commun-
titles into this vastly growing peace
movement. Larger cities are we'll
organized, it is reported, and Rev.
Jansen heard a week ago, DR..
Maude Royden, of England, ad-
dress a group in st. Paul's audi
torium.