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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27
LIFE EXPECTANCY INCREASES

Il newborn baby in Ashe county, or in any
other county of the United States may expect
to live s. 26 years. This is the average figure
for &c United States.
The parents of the baby had much shorter
liz expectancy at their birth, only about 1924
ye~~7.
Figures like these have led some Americans
to assume that the individual has expectation
of living to a greater age than the men and
women of earlier years. However, the gain in
average expectation is largely due to improved
health for children, which lifts the average by
eliminating the deaths of infants and young
children.
For example, if 100 persons, born thirty ago,
included fifty babies who died in their first
year, the rest of the group could all live to be
over 100 years odd without showing an average
of more than sos years. However if all die at
the age of 81, the average of the group would be
al years sT41s impossible illustrator, we think
will show the reader that average expectancy
is not to be confused with the prospect OF ripper
age for the adult members of the group. =
In fact, while statisticians conclude that we
live longer than We did, which is based on the
average life, it is impossible to say from any
tables of longecity how much longer any of us
NAV expect to live. in the. future The life span
of man, figured on an average, has been raised
by twelve years in q generation, but the maxi
mum number of years that an individual can
exist has probably not been raised at all.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27
TWO RESPECTED COLORED
CITIZENS DIED RECENTLY

Two highly respected and veteran
colored citizens of Ashe county
passed away during the past week.
Lee Horton, age 83, of Jefferson,
died last Thursday and was buried
Saturday in the Bristol cemetery
with Rev. Conley Cox in charge of
the service: He is survived by one
child and four brothers.
Cicero Blye, age rs also of Jeffer-
son community, died Sunday and
was buried Tuesday afternoon at
2 o'clock. Revs Jim Harris and Cox
2 o'clock. Revs. Jim Harris and Cox
his wife and four children.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27
is GOALS FOR 1888!

The Skyland Post urges everyone to CO.
operate to the fullest in endeavoring to reach
the following goals in Ashe county this year:
3 First, to establish hospital in the county.
Second, to secure at least one new industrial
plant. aal
Third, to establish a cannery.
Fourth, to attract more tourist trade by:
identifying our homes, yard and towns; offer
ering additional accommodations and attrac-
tions advertising this section to the rest of the
world.
Fifth, to obtain more hard surfaced and sur
face treated highways.
Sixth, to sponsor an Ashe County Fair.
Seventh, to purchase fire truck for the pro-
lection of life and property.
Eighth, to practice. more extensively the
trade-at-home policy.
Ninth, to promote dairying in this section.
Tenth, tosestablish municipal cemetery in
the Jeffersons.
Eleventh, to organize a merchants assOcia-
ton and civic club in the Jeffersons
Twelfth, to promote the county library
vice. 8b7p
Thirteenth, to help establish health de-
partment
Fourteenth, to contribute our part towards
making our schools and churches better, and in
particular, to install agricultural departments
i'm our high schools
in peace.
Sixteenth, establishment of hurley tobacco
~ - ~ West Jefferson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27
nub
and
Ke4neG
BY
TROY
ISAIAH
JONES

There is nobody yodeling now.
Things are not so in reverse. It
takes the dark ages and intellec-
tual recession for such as that and
poetry.
People need not argue over who
has the most brains. Nearly every
body has brains that have never
been used.
There are no intelligence tests in
Germany. They think that they
have more brains per square head
than any other nation on earth.
Theodore Roosevelt has long since
passed away and we have Frank
lin D. Yet we have Teddy" gov
eminent.
Upon the Various forms of gov
eminent we can sorter note and see
the passing of the form called the
petticoat. Upon the various forms
we can kindly take feast and see
that she who governs best governs
least.
In the theatrical enterprises, West
Jefferson "outstrips" Old Jefferson.
It is pity that the courthouse
had not been built here so that old
afferson, could have a had the rail-
Dad!
From the niger mountain the
vo towns connected as they are,
with the ribbon of road, look like
giant dumb bell.
I did not know that man could
out cuss a woman until heard the
theatrical troupe at it the other
night.
They said that Jesse James was
making more money than they
were. He should be as good coal
HEAVIER as long as he has been dead.
l notice that the Skyland Post
favors Municipal Cemetery. OF
course 1 don't want to use it right
now, butt I am in favor of it.
Jefferson has a municipal grave
yard. They favor burying the dead
over there misleading of letting
them walk around town like West
Jefferson does!
West Jefferson where our paper
is located, has to be modified by
the strong sense of direction
West" Jefferson is at the cross
roadc.
Some people are so close and
stingy around here that If there
was a reduction on undertakes
supplies they would commit suicide
before night.
This here graveyard business will
help election officers. They can
whack up without conflict if they
will not get to acting crooked about
it.
was down in the sand hill the
other day and never saw rock.
Think" says to myself, what
good place to make political
speech"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27
NOTE ON EDUCATION

During the course of his address before the
annual conference of farm agents at State col
lege recently, Governor Hoey traced the devel-
opment of agriculture from his own early days
on the farm before he became newspaper man
and then lawyer and paid deserved tribute to
the progress made during the intervening years.
In the old days. the chief executive is report
ed as saving the farmers did not know how to
feed and care for their SOIL burned off their
land and kept it clean Farmers have learned
more now, though" continued their Governor.
"They know how to treat and feed the soil.
Farming successfully is complicated business
science, and it takes well-trained man to be
good farmer"
With all that his excellency said the Daily
News agrees, and there is no more appropriate
place for it's expression than at farm agents
conference The only trouble is that these farm
leaders appear to have done their job overly
we'll They taught farmers to grow two ears
where one previously grew, two bales OF COT
ton, two pounds of tobacco ct cetera, until this
problem of over-production struck them and
the rest of us full in the face. More recently,
their efforts have thus been diverted to further
ing reduction programs and obtaining subsidies,
thus to undoing that they previously did IN the
name of advancing plenty. . -"
The farmers too have learned to an extent
that the Governor did mention. Instead OF at
lacking industrial subsidies, such as the tariff
and other grants which operated against them
and their living costs, they have learned how to
marshal their forces and go out for subsidies
of their own higher costs Of living no less than
in the living costs of citizenry off the farm
The discussion therefore, finally shifts
around to a relative consideration. Is it sclen-
tifc farming, agricultural development sue
cessful administration of an admittedly compl-
Gated business or political education which
causes group to get pay out OF the public TILL
made by the big stick of government which
may easily crack the wrong fellows head, to
do that which they ought to do anyway for
their own sound operation and economic saliva
ton?
Yes sir, the farmers educated; he's just as
the industrialist who has been riding with the
tariff all these years. Greensboro Daily News.
Readers who never think are the people who
are born every minute.
1t ought to be as much satisfaction to pay an
old debt as it is to collect one.
Even Tokyo admits that the Chinese have not
yet been completely civilized.
Wonder what will happen if the farmers
grow some more big crops in 1893?
Idle talk has ruined many regulations; why
not ignore the next yarn you hear.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

esting letter, but it was an anonymous COM
munication and therefore could not be pub
ished. In writing letters for publication, read
ers are also reminded not to present any attack
on another persons character. Criticism is one
thing and defaming an individuals character
is another which is not tolerated in free coun-
try, with free press.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27
MRS. MARY MILLER PAssE'

W11OOe N11A1UA N11A1A1111V = 41NOA1O
Mrs. Mary Miller, one Of the old
est citizens of Ashe county, died at
her home in the Clifton commune
ty during the past week. She was
"a years old. u.
Funeral services were conducted
at the home by Rev. c. O. Greene
and interment followed in the fanni-
ly cemetery.
Mr.. Miller is survived by Cara
Gilley, of Clifton; Mrs Bella Pen
nington and John Miller.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27
AGED FLEETWOOD NEGRO Z
no BE BURIED TODAY

Jerry Horton, aged colored man
of the Fleetwood community, win
be buried this afternoon at Pine
Swamp, with Revs. c. c. Cox and
J. G.. Harris in charge of the SER
vice.
The deceased is survived by the
following children: Annie, Mack,
Jim, Will, Spencer, Frank and Ell
len. He also leaves one sister and
two brothers.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27
NOTICE

This is to notify all persons that
I will not be responsible for any in
debtedness incurred by my wife,
Celia Blevins. Do not let her have
anything whatever on my credit.
C. r. BLEVINS,
Grassy Creek, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

FREE! If excess acid causes you
pains of Stomach Ulcers. Indiges-
ton, Heartburn, Belching, Bl0ating,
Naisea, Gas Pains, get free Sample,
Udga, at Ray Drug Co. 1-2O-l2tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our deep ap-
probation to those who assisted
during the sickness and death of
our dear husband and father and
for the beautiful floral offering.
JENNIE FISHERMAN and
CHILDREN.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

DOUGLAS says Exchanges would be
more effective than SEC in ending
~ In la@ions and abures.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

Nations accidental death toll was
cut 8 per cent in 1887. but the rec
: 4 IS held unsatisfactory.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27
WANT ADS
Twenty Five Gents Charged
for Each Want AID

EDWARDS BUS will leave West
Jefferson on Saturday, January 8,
at Z a. m. for Bel Air, Md. Special
rates. For information or reservation
call at West Jefferson Hotel or write
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

FOR SALE-A reconditioned home
comfort range Rhodes Furniture
Co. West Jefferson, N. C.
1-27-1T
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

FOR SALE-Hereford Cattle, Reg
istered, choice two year old heifer
and yea~ling bulls Of best breeding.
River Plain Farms, Ferguson, IN. G
- -: -; :, 1-27 -2tcI
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

FOR SALE-2 Registered black
pole angle bulls. l year old in
Will sell either of them, can furnish
June, the other 3 years old in May
registration papers. Paul Suther-
land. Fig, N. C. 1-N-4tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

NOTICE-The. Tribbet garage near
Deep Gap, on the Boone Trail is
now open for service with good
mechanics.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

LUMBER WANTED-If you have
lumber for sale, see me for prices
and specifications. r. G.. Barr, w.
Jefferson 1-13-2tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

GIRLS, Wanted-To learn Beauty
Culture, Enroll. now. Complete
course only $4,000. Cheap place to
live. Graduates assisted IN secur-
ing Positions. Write or call in per-
son. Hinshaw School Of Beauty
Culture, North WiHesboro, N. c.
1-29-1OT.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

FOR SALE-375 Hereford Calves,
yearlings. T. B. and abortion tested.
Also horses. Write Howard Sulli-
van, Fairview, Iowa. 1-29-1tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

WANTED = Direct shipments of
Sour Cream. Highest market price
paid for Butterfat. Write fpr price.
Catawba Creamery compa ny,
Floyd C. Huffman, Receiver, Hick-
DRY, North Carolina. 1-29-1tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

NOTICE OF SALE-On the 10th
day of February, 1888, at 1000 A.
M. I will offer for sale at War
rensyille, N. c., to pay a labor re-
pair bill of $500 and cost of sale,
the following property: Saw Box,
Caerriage and Tracking, known as
the A. j. Toliver's Mill. The 25th
day of jan, 1888. S. H. Stanley.
1-27-2tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-27

Entered as second-class matter on Oct. l, 1925 at
the post Office at West Jefferson, North Carolina
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07
CHURCH TRUSTEES
AWAIT ELECTIONS
First M. E. to Lose Three
Veteran Members Whose
Terms Expire

The annual election OF trustees Of
the First Methodist Episcopal
church will be held next Monday
evening at 7:4b o'clock. Trustees
whose terms expire are John A. Coe
Willis Tate and Herbert w. Coe. All
members 81 years and up will DO ell-
gibie 10 vote.
"Are You Sure You Are Right?"
Will be the subject OF the address
10 be given by the pastor. Rev
Theodore Bobilin, over WATR Sum
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The calendar OF events next week
ct tho First M. q. Church follows:
Monday, october i0-7:00, Oil
Scouts: 500, Official board meeting;
$500, the Junior Auxiliary will meet
&C the home OF Mrs. Herbert Hoyt,
10 Lake street.
wednesday, October IL - TOO,
BOY Scouts; TOO, Teacher Training
Course for Junior Teachers or any.
one else interested In this age group
Thursday, October 10 - 1880,
Ladies Aid Society meeting; 1850
Praper meeting.
Friday, october "A - 800, Sum
shine Society; 500, Choir rehearsal.
Saturday, october 10 = $3.50. All
people meet ut the church for q hare
and hound chase. AL young people
between the ages OF sixteen ann
twenty-five are cordially invites
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07
One AUTO PLANT
CLOSES; One OPENS
Third Faces Strike Threat;
Plymouth, Pontiac, Buick
Involved in Disputes

Detroit, oct. 7.-(UP)-One auto.
mobile plant was closed today, an
other was reopened. After O one.
day shutdown and third was faced
with a strike threat.
The Plymouth plant Of Chrysler
corporation was Idle after members
of the United Automobile Workers
Union refused TO report for work
on the 8 q. m. shift. Union ofiicialS
said they were not striking but
merely were refusing 10 work more
than 80 hours q week.
Wheels were turning again ct the
Fisher Body and Pontiac plants OF
Pontiac following a shutdown yes
terday. There were conflicting re-
ports on the cause. Company Of
ficials said lack OF materials forced
suspension Of operations at the
Fisher plant, cutting off the supply
OF bodies for Pontiac. JAW spokes-
men said the management shut
down the Fisher plant when union
shop stewards protested against
production speed.ip.
AT Flint, JAW employees OF the
Buick division Of General Motors
corporation prepared 70 can ao' !
strike vote tomorrow unless the
company settles seniority ana otnes
grievances.
@. q. Edelen, CHIEF JAW snop
steward ~ the Plymoutn piane' saiu
the men who refused TO 90 70 WORK
today would return TO their job
Monday. He said the workers we i,
living up 70 their contract witr
the company by not working more
than 80 hours Q week. Inc pians
does not operate on eaturoayS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07
No Other Candidates
Mentioned For Place
Tn Fifteenth District
Independent Democrats Reported Urging Leader TO
Decline EiOnor-Defeat of COnley Cause Of III
Feelings in Ranks

convention, had called upon Senator
Culhane to refuse to be candidate.
The report indicated that the 1nde-
pendent Democratic club members
desired this as a blow at the state
chairman by whose device they
charged their candidate, william
Upper" Conley, was beaten by
Health Commissioner Edward p.
Egan, 81 votes, Wednesday night.
Senator Culhane was non-cor1l-
initial regarding such plan and
Yesterday, reiterated his stand that
he is a candidate.
Thus, question Is raised whether
Chairman Smith may not step IN
once again In the event that the
independents, sworn TO revenge,
plan some upset OF the convention
scheduled tonight.
Acceptable
It was generally conceded that
Senator Culhane, whose "reorgan-
ization committee" conferred at
length with the Voters Committee
during the so-called peace" or
"harmony," movement OF the state
chairman, was acceptable to the
state leader for denomination.
But whether the independents"
now will oppose Chairman Smith
even when Il means al, attempt TO
defeat one Of their own group could
not be Immediately learned,
Senator Culhane was candidate
for mayor on the Republican-1nde.
pendent Democratic ticket last fall
and lost TO Mayor Frank Hayes by
only IS votes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07
CERTIFICATE FILED

A certificate OF increase In CAPT.
tallsation was fiied today at the Of
Zee OF Town Clerk Mary @. Kilrnar.
tin by the Connecticut Lumber Co.,
inc, showing increase from $4,000
10 $4,000 In capital.
Three director, Ralph j., Patsy J.
and Angelo Tremagiio. appeared as
a majority OF the directors.
Provision Is shown for increase Of
400 par sharer OF common stock
from 800 10 1900 and tho enlarges
ment has been approved at the Of.
fee Of Secretary Of State q. John
Hatti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07

which would be presented by the
state IN the trial. @
He said also that here were nc
facilities for women jurors, and dis
counted the possibility for women
jurors, and discounted the posi-
! bllity Of Installing them within six
months "unless work was done
fast"
Room For Work
Continuing, he stated that II was
not mere storage space he desired
for the exhibits, but rather rooms
where work could be done by ac-
countants, and where accountants
and states attorneys could confer
with regard 10 the trial.
Having Just come from the base.
raent, Mr.. Brown said that there
was o strong odor Of oil, and that
he would not like to work under
such circumstances.
Referring to the opening OF win
dows onto the street from the base
ment, Mr.. Alcorfl brought forth the
statement, under vigorous objection
OF defense counsel, that an attempt
had been made to break Into the
building basement ct the time the
grand jury was In session here.
Gould Use Third Floor
Mr.. Brown, under ross-exafnina-
ton by Attorney Crawford stated
that II the third floor Of the court
house were put OF the accountants
disposal, there would be sufilcient
space to satisfy them. He said about
400 e 1t Of floor space would be stif-
flcjent for the storage OF the ex-
hibits and the tables where the ac-
countants could work.
After presenting testimony Of Mr..
Brown, Mr.. Alcorn rested his case.
n Carlin IL Called
Building Inspector Patrick Carlin
was the first witness called by De-
tense Counsel Cassidy. He described
the outline Of the basement room as
SO by 20 feet, fireproof and clean
and airy. He said II would cost Sal
10 buy bars for the eight windows
and an additional 900 for the In
gtallation OF the bars. He completely
described the entire basement OF the
courthouse.
Mr.. Alcorn asked Carlin 70 he did
not think that the building was O
Are Nazard and Carlin replied no.
Carlin stated that " exhibits were
placed In the basement and were
kept under "a hour guard they
should be safe.
Fire Marshal Lahey corroborated
Inspector Carlin's testimony regard.
Ing the basement. He stated, how.
ever, that there was no oil In the
basement, but that drums located
there contained liquid soap and IL
quid wax.
Many Objections
Mr.. Acorn drew O chorus OF OBJ
jections when he asked Lahey II he
were an appointee OF Mayor Hayes.
Mr.. Lahey stated that he was up.
pointed by the board OF fire com.
inissioners, and Alcorn rejolned, "wlo
are appointed by the mayor"
Further objections were voiced
when Alcorn asked Lahey, rs Car
LIN an appointee Of the mayor"
with regard 10 the. room, he stat
cd, "The room 10 my mind 10 fire.
proof 80 far as construction Of that
particular portion 10 concerned. In
my estimation the possibility Of Q
FIRE should not be considered seri.
ousiy. We always consider the build
Ing semi tireproof."
Put 24.Hour Guard
with O complete 24.hour watch
the exhibits could not DO damaged"
no said. He also referred 10 the
proximity OF the central FIRE station
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07
CONVICTED SLAYER
IS FACING LIFE

Ellsworth, Me-, Oct. z - (UP)-
Toward @. Merry, 20, convicted OF
Staying his sweetheart's employer,
faced o mandatory sentence Of life
imprisonment today.
A Hancock County jury that de-.
liberated less than four hours COM
visited Merry last night Of the muir.
der OF Frank Crowhurst. 90, West
oouldeboro filling station prcpfie.
tor.
Merry heard the verdict unemo.
tionally, but his tiancee, Miss Ida
Young. 81, tainted. The state con-
tended that jealousy growing out Of
Miss Young's work At the fiiling
station motivated the staying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07

Sen. George T. Culhane is ex-
pected to obtain denomination to-
night when the Democratic 18th
senatorial convention is held at city
hall.
At least there were no other
avowed candidates for the place on
the ticket at noon today.
But several elements raised issue
Of whether further strange happen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07
HOLY NAME MEN
CONVENE SUNDAY
Fall and Winter Programs
to Be Set-Goggins
to Preside


Fall and winter activities for the
81. Francis Xavier Holy Name So
ciety will be planned Ut O meeting
IN the parish hall Sunday night at 8
o'clock. President Edward 0osgins
will preside. All officers and inei1l'
beers are expected TO attend. Reports
on the organization Of the "4b
tournament will be given.
The society will receive conimufl.
Ion In O body at the 1880 o'clock mass
Sunday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07
TOWN TREASURER DIES

Newtown, Conn oct. 7--(UP)-
Funeral services VIII DO held Sat.
urday for Town Treasurer Frank
Wright, ~, who died last night after
o long illness. A trustee OF Fairfield
state hospital, Wright was Treasure
or for the past 80 years. He leaves
his widow and two sons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07
CARD or THANKS

b tssSfc I Il: ss ss :FfSEs s WITH
g. co. fo p'R ss beautifui SorSi tribute uss'
and the sympathy and hlndneep
shown rs during our recent DO.
usDaS s az fs oia a 1s D' E"m
maHino,
bignedf
AND SON,
TIE VADT0fsA aud fAvAfsutA
yAkfkLtIee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-07
Gard Party

The first C.Y.o. card party held
last night at the parish hall was O
success, according 10 the arrange
mentS committee. The party was
arranged by the senior unit. Reports
will be given by the committee lead
ers at o regular meeting tonight IN
the parish hall. n'