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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-29
WINTER DESCENDS
ON THE BLUE RIDGE

Continued from Page One)
AS the year draws to a close
the weather along with other
conditions. comes in for review.
The following brief summary
for each month of 1888 is taken
from reports of Lee A. benson,
director of the Raleigh weather
bureau:
January-Temperature half a
degree below normal; usual rath-
er limited farming activities car
ried on with slight Interruptions.
February-'Mild and pleasant"
precipitation light, no measur-
able snow east of the mountains;
outdoor work continued; early
:rors started.
March-"Very mild and pleas
ant" conditions favorable to out
cor activities; vegetation about
40 weeks ahead of average;
much land prepared for major
crops.
neutrality-suspicious. variable,
mostly above normal; conditions
favorable to crop; vegetation con-
tinued unusually far advanced.
May-Temperature varied con-
siderable; rains caused marked
improvement in crops; Alamance,
Jones, Nash and Person counties
had damaging windstorms.
June-Coolest since 1880; too
cool and wet for cotton; eastern
rivers in flood, causing damage of
$155,000; warnings saved proper
ty valued at $4,000.
July-Warm at start and end,
quite cool at midrmonth; rains
hindered field work; eastern
floods continued, doing much
damage of over $325,000, with
$4,000 worth of property saved
by warnings.
AuguSt-W a m throughout
light rainfall and very small
number of cloudy days; wealth
er generally favorable to crops;
floods in the east early in the
month did damage Of $265,0OO.
acknowledgements av-
eraged above the below normal
over short periods, but the
months average was normal; rain
excess along and near coast and
heavy throughout coastal plain
causing some crop damage; first
freezing temperature at Mt
Mitchell on 22nd.
October-Pleasant weather pre-.
vailed, mild and moderate tenn.
perature, clear days; favorable
for harvest; but dry weather II
west hurt crops and pastures, anc
paved way for forest fires.
Enthusiastically m i
weather, cold toward the last
good rainfall increased flow o,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-29
Measles Epidemic
Slowly Spreading

The epidemic of measles, which
has been raging in Jefferson and
the Jefferson high school area
for the past two or three weeks,
started spreading slowly into two
or three other sections Of the
county during the past week, ac-
cording to reports from the coun-
ty physicians and the health de-
partment.
James Vannoy, who has been
doing NYA work in Jefferson, is
said to be sick with measles at
his home in the Oval community.
Several cases in the Phenix
mountain section were reported.
In Jefferson there are several
new cases, Miss Weaver stated.
Fortunately no Pneumonia cases
have developed.
No new cases of scarlet fever
or whooping cough have been re-
ported.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-29
LANSING NEWS

Harrison Barr, of Lansing, mar
rowly escaped serious injury
when his car turned over near
the home of John Church during
the past week. The car was
badly damaged.
Chief of Police Worth Cos!
stated that prohibition did not
work so well in and around Lam
sing during the Christmas holt
days.
Mr.. Joe Poe, who recently UNI
derwent serious operation, is
improving slowly.
Mr.. Ralph Goss, who has been
working in West Virginia, spent
Christmas at home with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. C.. L. Goss.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-29
JIMMIE Caps is
IN DUKE HOSPITAL

Mr.. and Mrs. S. V. Alexander
Of Crumpler, were advised Tues
day of the illness of their SON.
Sn-law, Jimmie Capps.
Mr.. and Mrs. Capps had gone
TO spend Christmas with his par
'ents, in Smithfeld, N. c., and
Sunday he was taken suddenly
ill and was rushed to the Duke
hospital at Durham, where he
was operated on for appendicitis.
His condition is reported as i'm
proving satisfactorily.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-29
2e,eos DRIVERS ARE =
DEPRIVED OF LICENSE

eigh,-Automobile drivers
licenses revocations in the state
rose to 20,008 as the highway
safety division announced 16
more persons licenses were TAX
en- law bedame effective more
than three years ago.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-29

streams, stopped forest fires, put
the ground in condition for seed
ing winter grain and clover crops;
heavy snow on 18th.
Observation-Disclosures, no ex-
tremes; short on rainfall, but
temperature above normal.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-29
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
STARTS JANUARY 9TH

Due to the epidemic Of measles,
the Jefferson High School will
not start until January 9th, prof.
Montana labor news., 1938-05-05
THINGS ONE REMEMBERS

By R. M. Hofer
For those who wish to learn a
lesson, there is a deadly parallel be-
tween the financial failure of Rich
ard Whitney, prominent New York
stock broker, and a former head of
the New York stock exchange, and
our national program of Spending
the nation into the present pros
perity."
The depression overlook MI. Whit
ney as it did the nation. After ex-
hausting all his resources, he mis-
appropriated funds to try to save
his business. The result is an in
dictment for grand larceny, to which
he has pleaded guilty.
For five years our government has
been drawing on the resources of its
citizens and borrowing huge sums
in their name, with the hope that
by spending" it could counterfeit
the economic forces that created the
depression. Mr.. Whitney took other
peoples money unlawfully. The gov
eminent, while not taking the money
unlawfully, is nevertheless dissipat-
ing it and continuously spending far
beyond its income.
Mr.. Whitney and the government,
in their endeavor to go just counter
to economic laws, court disaster. The
day of reckoning has overtaken Mr..
Whitney soone than it will the gov
eminent which has the power to
spend the last dollar Of its citizens
resources.
Montana labor news., 1938-05-05
SIGNS OF THE TIMES

Sally Rand, fan dancer, plans to
march in New York City's May Day
parade minus fan.
Montana labor news., 1938-05-05

Representative Maury Maverick of
Texas summed the national situation
up when he said recently: I'VE have
pulled all the rabbits out Of the hat,
and there are no more rabbits"
Can our lawmakers not learn a
lesson from the Whitney tragedy as
it applies to the handling of other
peoples money? Although they can
squander the peoples money law
fully, the result will be the same for
the public as though they had mis-
appropriated it unlawfully.
Montana labor news., 1938-05-05
Local Building (Onfrat-
Tors 'Ratkei' About
To Be Exposed

Of great interest to the general
public of Butte and vicinity is the
pending legal action instituted by
one of Butte's building contractors
against a Butte firm which is fight
ing against what may be called plain
extortion.
Everyone who stops to think real
ICES that for any community to pros
per the workers in that community
must obtain wages consistent with
a decent standard of living. By years
Of heart-rending effort the unions of
Butte have measurably succeeded in
establishing a standard of wages that
is recognized to come as close to a
decent standard of living as exists
in any city in this %so-called Land of
the Free. Observation in any open
shop town will soon disclose that the
amount of dollar business done per
capita is much smaller and business
men and workers in those communi-
ties suffer from the resulting lower
standard Of living that is established
in those open shop communities.
However, the unions always get
the blame for everything connected
with prices in Butte. The following
facts are given to warn the Butte
public and to enlighten them with
respect to those that are usually the
first to blame the unions of Butte
for everything from sun-spots to the
birth of the Dionne quintuplets.
The Butte firm of which we spoke
in the beginning Of this article had
occasion to do some remodeling in a
building it acquired last summer.
The contract for remodeling only
was given to a Butte contractor. AS
his work progressed it was necessary
to have some wiring, plumbing and
painting done. His contract did not
include that work. The manage
ment of the firm called for bids for
painting, plumbing and wiring firms.
The contractor stated that he would
also like to ask some of his friends
that were in the plumbing, wiring
and painting business to submit
prices. The management Of the firm
could see no harm in that so his
voluntary offer was accepted and
the contractor had some of his
friends bid on the painting, plumb
ing and wiring. It so happened that
the bids of two of his friends were
lowest and they got the work,
After the work was all completed
and the contractor received his cash
in full for his work he presented Va
bill for 10 per cent of the painting,
plumbing and wiring bids. The firm
in question could see no justification
in his bill in view of the fact that ii
had not obligated itself to pay him
10 per cent of any subcontract and
told the contractor SO. The %contrac-
tor, however, stated that it was an
old Spanish custom to get 10 per
cent for subcontracts and he was
going to get his if he had to 60 to
court to get it. That is where he is
now, in court, attempting to force
this tribute from someone that never
obligated itself to pay such a charge.
In the meantime, any Of you Butte
business men, or home owners, who
contemplate having some r%emodeling
done, be sure to be on the lookout
for such charges as 10 per cent on
this and 10 per cent on that.
Judge Mcnamara decided against
the Sheepshearers Union in the case
involving Contractor O'Connell and
their organization. An appeal will
be made.
Montana labor news., 1938-05-05

PATRONIzE OUR ADVERTISERS
Montana labor news., 1938-05-05

Union Members Patronize Labor
News Advertisers
Evening star., 1938-01-04

CONTINUED on Page BID
Evening star., 1938-01-04

nu daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
W George Hewitt Myers, and
1t. John Ramsey Pugh, Sd,
son of Mr.. and Mrs De Witt H. Pugh
OF Norristown, Pa. were married yes
terday. The wedding took place in
the Textile Museum of the brides
parents which adjoins their house on
S street. 1t. Col Ora j. Cohee,
chaplain at Fort Myer, where the
bridegroom is on duty, ofaciated at
noon before an improvised altar
formed with many palms. fern and
smilax The museum, with its rare
collection of rugs and other textiles,
was lighted with candles, the soft
glow enhancing the beauty of color
in the many dyes.
The bride was escorted and given
in marriage by her father. Her gown
was Of heavy white satin. severely
plain, with high waist-line, long
graceful skirt which fell into a train
at the back. and standing collar
and long fitted sleeves. Her tulle
VEIL which entirely covered the train,
was held by Russian tiara OF pearls.
She carried lilies of the valley. which
also formed the shower from the
bouquet.
Mrs. John Rowland Hill, sister of
the bride. was her matron of honor,
wearing chartreuse velvet, made with
long sleeves, which finished in points
over the hands, the skirt long and
slightly full. A pale yellow veil fell
from band of gold about her head
and she carried yellow roses and blue
larkspur, bringing out the colors of
the Cavalry, to which division of the
Army the bridegroom is attached.
The bride also was attended by her
sisters, Mrs. Alexander Graham Stone,
and Mrs. Robert w. Carrier of War
nersville, Pa. They were dressed like
the matron of honor and carried
similar bouquets.
1t. George White, in the blue uni
form which is dress for the Army
was best man, and the ushers. also
in dress uniforms. were Maj. George
Milholland. Capt. John Reybold, Capt
John L. Hines, jr., and 1t. James
Quill.
The wedding reception was held in
Evening star., 1938-01-04
Weddings Yesterday
Miss Louise Chase Myers Bride
OF 1t. hnRamsey Pugh, Sd.

\ 4 ISS LOUISE CHASE MYERS,
nu daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
VI George Hewitt Myers, and
Evening star., 1938-01-04
Congress Attracts Noted
Distinguished Persons Crowd
Galleries at Opening.

row Countess van der Straten-Pon-
thoz, wife of the Belgian Ambassador,
sat with her daughter Betty. Mr.
George T. Summerlin, chief of the
Division of Protocol of the State De-
partment, very much according to
Hoyle, greeted the members of the
diplomatic corps as they arrived and
saw to it that they were comfortably
seated-if possible-While Mr.. Stanley
Woodward, assistant chief of protocol,
stood throughout the session. The
Ambassador of the Soviet Union, Mr.
Alexander Troyanovsky. apparently
missed not word or a trick, and
others in that box were the Counselor
of the Netherlands Legation and his
attractive wife, Countess van Rech-
teren Limpurg; the Minister of Czecho-
slovakia, Mr.. Vladimir Hurban; the
Minister of Sweden. Mr.. W. Bostrom;
the Minister of Portugal and Nine. de
Bianchi; the Counselor of the Polish
Embassy and Nine Wankowicz and
the Dominican Minister and Sonora
Don Andres Pastoriza.
Mrs. Morgenthau, wife of the Sec
retary of the Treasury. and Mrs
Homer S. Cummings. wife of the
Attorney General, viewed the inter-
esting spectacle from the presidential
box while not far away, Mrs. Arthur
H. Vandenberg. just returned from
Florida with her husband. the Senator
from Michigan, was seen. Mrs. j.
Hamilton Lewis watched husband"
as she invariably calls her husband,
the Senator from Illinois, and very
much in evidence was the wife Of the
Vice President, Mrs. John Nance
Garner; Mrs. Frederick H. Gillette
and Mrs Nicholas Longworth, wives
of former Speakers
The feminine contingent of the
House and Senate looked attractive,
some with corsage bouquets making
bright spots of color, while here and
there young children of the members
experienced the thrill of a lifetime
sitting in chairs belonging to Repre-
sentatives of any one of the 48 States.
The opening, coming the same morn
ing as one of Mrs. Lawrence Town
sends musicales threw some persons
of note into slight confusion, not
knowing which event to finesse-at
any rate, as it turned out, both the
musicale and the convening of Con-
gress were witnessed by many promi-
nent persons of this city.
Evening star., 1938-01-04
Activity of the Official
And Diplomatic Sets
Of the Capital
The Ambassador of Mexico
Will Return Here Today
From New York.

ME Ambassador of Mexico de Castillo Naera
return to Washington today from New York, where the
bassador to the Consul General Eonia
change of ratification in the treaty of aity signed year by
the two countries.
The German Ambassador and Dieckho will
dinner this evening in honor of the Assistant Secretary
and Mrs. Hugh Wilson.
Senator and Mrs. Arthur H. Vandenburg
their apartment at the Wardman Park Hotel after spending
holidays the guests of Mr. George Chicago
houseboat of the coast of Miami, Fla.
Representative Graham A. Barden of New N
turned to Washington and stopping at the Wardman
Representative Robert F.
at the hotel after spending the holidays in
Representative and Mrs H. P Kopplemann Connecticut
spent the last 10 Pinehus
Feinberg has her studies at Washington Uni
versity after spending the holidays Hartford
Boston as the guest of Mrs. NJ Barron.
Representative and Mrs. w. Umpstead Durham c.
back in Washington after the holidays at the Hotel
Raleigh
Mrs T. Alan Godsborough OF Denton, Md accompanied her
husband Representative Godsborough Maryland when
turned to Washington late Sunday will with him
Mayfower
Representative Thomas Jenkins Ohio has returned to
Washington and is at the Raleigh Hotel.
Evening star., 1938-01-04

(See MUSICALE, Page Bad
Evening star., 1938-01-04

(See WEDDINGS, Page B-5D
Evening star., 1938-01-04
Notes From the Social Calendar of Washington and Its
By the Way
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night after parties or perhaps
both vast number of Washngtonians to
IL cepton which and Mrs Drew Pearson entertained in
honor Cedric Hardwicke star Of Shadow and Sub
at the National to the dance at the Curtis Club where
Horace Luttre entertained in honor Of his daughter Nancy
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gave in his honor all Of the Washington Zoos most important
other prominent biologists.
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velvet without shoulder straps the sensation of
evening" Alice Barry In ule hanked
Cav and Glen Conger Wnant Johnston degned sit
ism 1ashlon as did Mrs Mondel Gregg and Sherlock Davis
Generously fascinating Uh her witty
ng lnd1a rubber features" that changed Uih each pe
sonao MSS Barrett gaue US her idea Of gho should play
Gone With the Wind" Fanny Brice Scarlet OHara
W. Fields Rhett Butler! However asked
the merit character Uoud like portray feminine
yocngs were drowned out by the masculine chorus demand
ing the Southern Gal the Dho Uen night
the big city Dho ddn dran and 1Ohose grandfather had
long, long yhite mustdche" Benjie Plunket
Embassy most dpprecdtiUe of the latter sketch
obviously enjoyed the "ady that te
him that Washington pulchritude considered
sophisticated Neo Workers. therefore he need not think %
fully of Georgia peaches!
Ann and Eleanor Meem there in blue satin with
sured by Eddy Pallaycn and Igor Cassn
Jock Merriam and Anne Child floating through waltz
DR. and Mrs Kurt Hzel while Mrs Morris Clark
with Exncos and nearby Epor Exncios chatted with
Eugene Vidal Margot Garrett in blue
lovely tangong with Mariana Zuberbuher Argentine
bassy due to the longevity of
Evening star., 1938-01-04
NHOUGH Mrs. Roosevelt was not
present at the opening of Con-
gress yesterday to hear her


present at the opening of Con-
gress yesterday to hear her
a husband, the President of the
United States, address the joint ses-
sion. many other distinguished per-
sons were in the galleries.
Among these was the Rumanian
Minister, Mr.. Charles A. Davila, who
took last look at the convening of
Congress. Mr.. Davila, we'll known as
one of the most astute diplomats ever
to come to Washington, is soon to
leave, having retired from the service,
but one may safely wager that he will
continue to keep his finger on the
pulse of every nation and follow with
intense interest their every move.
In the presidential box the Presi-
dents mother, glowing with pride and
bedecked with orchids, was accom-
panied by her sister-in-law, Mrs.
James Roosevelt Roosevelt, and Mr..
Frederic A. Delano. In contrast to
the all black costume of the above
mentioned ladies was the outfit worn
by the Presidents daughter-in-la law,
Mrs. James Roosevelt, I'd, who was
mass of mink in long coat of the
lovely brown skins, and her tiny hat
trimmed in mink was most becoming
to her frail beauty
The popular silver fox was very
much in evidence as Mrs Cordell Hull,
also seated in the presidential box,
wore a beautiful cape of the foxes
with an olive green dress and match
ing hat. Mrs. Henry Wallace was pres
ent, though her husband, the Secre-
tary of Agriculture, was the missing
member of the cabinet, Mrs. William
B. Bankhead, wife of the Speaker of
the House, sitting on the opposite side
OF the House, was distinguished in
luxurious cape of silver fox while close
by sat Mrs. Millard Tydings in a COM
plete ensemble of squirrel, long coat,
muff and hat of the fur Mrs Hugo
Black, wife of the Supreme Court
Justice, made a spot of color seated
near Mrs. Bankhead in a suit of
shrimp color tweed with a hat to
match.
In the front row of the diplomatic
box the smart-looking woman in
black dress with Russian type hat of
gray fur turned out to be Countess de
Grammont, wife of the Attache of the
Embassy, who was accompanied by
Mrs. Peyton March, while in the next
Evening star., 1938-01-04
LuncheOns
GivenAfter
Musicale
Mrs. Townsend
Entertains
Noted Guests.
HE German Ambassador and
Frau Dieckhoff. who returned
from a vacation in the South,

from a vacation in the South,
were honor guests at luncheon
yesterday Of Mrs. Lawrence Town
send. The luncheon, which followed the
second Of Mrs. Townsends morning
musicales at the Mayflower, was PLAN
ned in compliment to the artists who
gave the program, the very youthful
Miss Guila Bustabo. violinist, and the
young pianist. Mr.. Eugene List. Also
IN compliment to the artists Mrs.
Townsend's guests included the Hum
garian Minister and Nine. Pelenyi as
Miss Bustabo has made her head
quarters in Budapest during the past
two years. Since the program was
completed we'll before / o'clock. Mrs
Townsend was able to afford her
guests not only the music, and
luncheon, but coffee served in the
Pan-American room where by means
OF radio the company heard the Presi-
dent addressing the Congress.
Others entertained at luncheon by
Mrs. Townsend were the Assistant
Secretary of State and Mrs Hugh
Wilson, the Counselor of the German
Embassy and Frau Thomson, the
Counselor of the Hungarian Legation,
Mr.. Anthony de Belasy; the Counselor
of the Greek Legation, Mr.. Nicholas
G. Lely; the second and third secre-
taries of the German Embassy, Herr
Richard Paulig and Herr Ernst Oster-
mann Won Roth; Mrs. Truxtun Beale.
Mrs. Frank c. Let's, Mrs Thomas W.
(See MUSICALE. Page BID
Evening star., 1938-01-04
Miss Mary Bruce
Engaged to Wed.

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Bruce an
nounced today the engagement Of their
daughter Mary Howard to Mr.. Alex
ander Smith, jr., Of New York and
Princeton, N. j.
Mr.. Bruce Is Democratic national
committeeman for Maryland. Miss
Bruce attended Foxcroft School and
made her debut at the first german
OF the Bachelors Cotillon in Decem-
Der, 1896. Mr.. Smith was graduated
from Princeton University in 1885 and
from the Yale Law School the follow
ing year.
Evening star., 1938-01-04
Miss Soaper to Wed
Saturday Afternoon.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Turner Soaper
have issued invitations to the wedding
reception of their daughter Phoebe
Morgan to Mr.. John Murphy Caffery,
jr., Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
at Round Ridge. Harrodsburg, KY.
The wedding will take place at 4
o'clock at Round Ridge.
Evening star., 1938-01-04

Miss Brett Married
To Mr.. B. A. Schriever.
THE marriage Of Miss Dora Devol
Brett. daughter Of Gen. and Mrs.
George H. Brett Of Panama. to Mr..
Bernard Adolph Schriever, son of Mrs.
Elizabeth Schriever of San Antonio,
Tex, took place yesterday afternoon.
tSee WEDDINGS, Page B-5.)
Evening star., 1938-01-04

the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Myers, next
door to the Museum, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Pugh. parents of the bridegroom,
assisted in receiving. Later in the
day 1t. and Mrs. Pugh left for q
wedding trip to Bermuda, and on
their return they will live at Fort
Myer.
Mrs. Pugh's travelling costume was
a black tailored suit. the jacket Of
fingertip length. and trimmed with
silver fox fur. The only touch Of color
was the gay red scarf tied about her
throat.
Both the bride and bridegroom are
accomplished and enthusiastic horse
lovers, 1t. Pugh having taken part in
many of the Fort Myer horse shows.
Among the out-of-town guests. In
addition to the bridegroom's parents,
were MIR. and Mrs. Albert Stackpole
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Herman of
Harrisburg. Pa, and 1t. Alexander
Graham Stone of Fort Sill, Okla.
brother -in-law Of the bride.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-03
" " Z
University Women
To Hold Survey

To conduct a survey of the num-
Der of college graduates il the val
ley, members of the American As
cociation of University Women Will
have a table at the fair.
College graduates are asked to
sign their name and college at The
table. The FL Centro members of
the club will be in charge ON Sat
urday. Sunday, and Monday.