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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20
BEHIND THE NEWS

Newspaper readers generally take that which
is spread before them daily a matter of
course. They look upon the news menu as
completed product little thinking of the effort
the labor, the ingenuity, the sacrifice which are
behind it and which went into its gathering and
compilation as part of the reporters work.
Tragic reminder of the news behind the news
is given, however, in the death of Edward J.
Neil, Associated Press correspondent in the
Spanish war zone, who was fatally wounded
when a shell made direct hit upon the auto
mobile in which he and three other correspond
ents were following close upon the insurgent
troops in their advance on Teruel. Here were
reporters not content to remain far behind the
lines and receive their information from staff
releases and communiques; they were actually
in the thick of the fighting, making their own
observations, carrying on in their routine work
without regard to the danger involved.
Mr.. Neil's death is but one of the tragedies
which have recently occurred to remind the
the gathering of their news pabulum. Two
other press representatives were killed by the
same blast which claimed the Associated Press
representatives life In the Ethiopian campaign
one of the American correspondents succumbed
to disease, and many others were Frustrated
by Jungle fever. The undeclared war in China
has taken it's toll, with the death of Pembroke
Stephens, pf,tthe. London Telegraph, last No
vember, recalled and the fatal injury of an Ital-
ian correspondent in the bombing and sinking
of the Panay ever fresher in the public mind.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

since the demand for this type of the golden
weed by manufacturers Of cigarettes, as well as
all kinds Of smoking and chewing tobacco is
increasing rapidly, we think it is an excellent
idea to start making plans now to obtain
market. Undoubtedly West Jefferson is the log
ical center for such market and if one were
established, we are convinced that production
in Ashe and adjoining counties would be
doubled within short time, provided, of
course prices hold up.
It requires lot of time and is an expensive
proposition for our farmers to have to carry
their tobacco to Asheville, Abingdon or the
Tennessee markets. It is about 40 miles from
here to Asheville and the road to Abingdon is
usually in a1rather bad condition during the
marketing season.
Let's get behind the movement for local
market! sux
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20
Land Use Survey
In Ashe Is Made
Reports From This National
Survey To Be Used In Max
ing Up Acreage Goals.

The 'land use" survey that is be-
ing made in Ashe county to deter
mime acreage production figures,
has been practically completed and
reports will be forwarded to Ra-
leigh within the near future.
The survey has been under the
direction of County Agent c. J.
Rich and the county farm conserva-
ton committee. Similar surveys
have been taken through the coun-
try and it is understood that from
these reports, acreage goals for the
1888 program will be determined.
All farmers in the county were
requested to cooperate in giving
this information and it was stated
that splendid cooperation has been
received from non-signers as well
as gigners of the 1887 program.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

Nineteen Governors eighty United States
Senators and two hundred Representatives re-
Gently signed message congratulating the
Irish government upon its new constitution.
Aside from the fact that most American citi-
zens are hopeful that the British and the Irish
will be able to settle their differences in friend
ly fashion we fail to see just exactly what bust
ness thees officials have in sending such mes
sage to President cannon de Valera.
The American people are very quick to insist
that the British mind their own business but,
as this incident shows quite willing to take
hand in other peoples affairs.
We do not criticise anybody for wishing the
Irish republic the best of fortune but officials in
this country should leave such affairs in the
hands of the Department of State
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20
Report For First Six Months
Given. Average Was 1913
and $5.31.
Especial to The POst)

Especial to The POSt)
Raleigh, Jan. 16.-Almost mil
lion dollars in benefits was distrib-
uted to needy aged and dependent
children in North Carolina from
July through December, 1887, the
first six months the states Social
Security program was in operation,
according to an announcement
made today by the State Board OF
Charities and Public Welfare.
The exact amount was 1926, 839.75
of which $7O3,373.44 was paid to
needy aged, with 1923, 44631 going
to dependent children.
The distribution to the aged, by
months, was follows:
July 1881 persons and $32,097 05;
August 1879 and $68,37698; Sep
TENDER 11,777 and $1O6,973.83; Oc-
tober 1925 and $136,O69.58; No
vember 18,O45 and $165, 1885; De-
cember 2O,782 and $194,O92.66.
July 1887 children and $9,416.7s
August 1924 and $22,223.20; Sept
ember 6,5O1 and $32,861.89; Octo-
Der $3.50 and $42,03842; Novem.
Der 1887 and $52,627.88; December
1893 and $64,298.17.
The average number of needy
aged who received aid was 12,775
per month, and the average month
ly amount paid them was $117,228.-
81, or 1913 per person, while the
average for dependent children was
7,O13 persons and $37,224.38 pei
month, or $5.31 per child.
Commenting on the progress OF
the Social Security program in
North Carolina, Nathan H. Yelton
director of the Division of Public
Assistance of the State Welfare De-
partment, said
eve are very well pleased with
the progress that has been made
in the administration of the pro-
i gram, with the exception of the
Aid to Dependent Children section
A number of counties have not
made the progress in that division
that they should have.
I'm Old Age Assistance, number
of counties have reached their quo
tas. We do not propose to put or
a large number of small grants
but are striving to care, as adequ
ately as possible with available
funds, for those in need, and no
run wild with numerous small
grants that would be of little rea
benefit to the recipients"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

Good, sound, progressive banks are among
the foremost assets of any town or county and
we are deeply gratifed over the fact that the
Jeffersons and Ashe county have two of the best
banking institutions in the state.
These two banks weathered the storms of the
depression with exceptional fortitude and
their annual statements for 1887, as well as for
the past several years, show that they have en-
joyed a substantial growth in total resources,
deposits, and net earnings. Their statements
for last year also indicate that 1887 was sue
cessful year for the farmers and business firms
of the county
Both of these institutions are operated on
sound, conservative principles and at the same
time they are constantly interested in helping
to promote the growth and development of the
county.
To the officers and directors of these institu-
tons, we extend Fluctuations and best wishes.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20
REV. C. w. ROBINSON

Truly, "A good man from us is gone" The
death of Rev. G.. w. Robinson Tuesday morn
ing, though not unexpected, was an occasion of
sadness to the people of North Wilzesboro,
Wilkes county and his many friends in other
parts of the state.
At an early age Rev. Mr.. Robinson entered
the ministry and during the many years
at the Presbyterian church here and at
other churches which he served he was faithful
to the trust of his Master
He was possessed of splendid physique that
that age did not destroy, and a personality that
reflected integrity of character as well as good
will to everybody. No faint of selfishness, no
desire for glory or the plaudits of man, no lust
for power or superabundance of this worlds
goods, but an apparent determination not to
give up in service to his God, his church and
his community-these were attributes of the
character that had become so well known in
North Wilkesboro.
For 43 years he served his church, remark
able record in point of time but more remark
able on the yardstick of service and progress.
His life and his record, though spanning the
greater part of a century, cannot be measured
in figures or words The influence of the de-
parted minister will live on and we shall not
readily forget one of the best men we ever
knew.
Words, or mortal mans way of assembling
them, often are inadequate to pay fitting tri-
butte to life of unselfish service. The Jour-
nal Patriot.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20
TOBACCO MARKET NEEDED

This week we are adding another objective to
our list of goals for Ashe county for 1888"
This goal which we have listed as number six
teen. really should rank much higher up the
list and should receive the enthusiastic cooper
alton of everyone, especially all those living in
the Jeffersons and all growers of hurley tobac-
co. The objective is, establishment OF hurley
tobacco market in West Jefferson"
To County Agent c. J. Rich and to all other
interested citizens who have suggested the pro-
posed market, we extend our congratulations
We also commend them for their initial efforts
in endeavoring to see what can be done about
it.
For some time we have realized that to-
bacco market here would be great thing for
the farmers of Ashe and adjoining counties, but
knowing the attitude of tobacco companies rel
alive to the establishment OF new markets, we
have been doubtful of the possibility Of getting
one for this section The information contained
in a letter from the State Department OF Agri-
culture. published elsewhere in this issue, also
indicates this difficulty.
However. the estimate for last years crop
shows that more and more tobacco is being
raised in this mountain section every year and
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20
16GoALS FOR 1898!

The Skyland Post urges everyone to CO.
operate to the fullest in endeavoring to reach
the following goals in Ashe county this year:
First, to establish hospital in the county.
Second, to secure at least one new industrial
plant.
Third, to establish cannery.
Fourth, to attract more tourist trade by:
identifying homes, yard and towns; offer
ering additional accommodations and attrae-
tions advertising this section to the rest of the
world.
Fifth, to obtain more hard surfaced and
face treated highways.
Sixth, to sponsor an Ashe County Fair.
Seventh, to purchase a 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, to establish municipal cemetery in
the Jeffersons
Eleventh, to organize merchants associa-
ton and civic club in the Jeffersons.
Twelfth, to promote the county library SER
vice.
Thirteenth to help establish health de-
partment. x
Fourteenth, to contribute our part towards
making our schools and churches better, and in
particular, to install agricultural departments
in our high schools.
Fifteenth, to work together in harmony and
in peace.
Sixteenth, establishment of hurley tobacco
market in West Jefferson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20
SEVERAL FINED IN
MAYORS COURT MONDAY

In the mayors court here Mon
day morning, two young men were
fined $50 and cost for operating
car while under the influence of in
toxicating drinks. They were Ed
gar Cook and Gilbert Jackson.
Thomas Weaver, Cleve Phipps
and Robert Jackson were fined SIS
and cost for public drunkardness.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20
nuts
and
Ielne(1

A bald head is no longer pre-
requisite for a saxophone player.
All he has to do is to pop his eyes
out like bull frog leading the big
swamp and grand mill dam chorus
Instead of balancing the budget,
it looks like the government is
''budgeting the balance,
Life begins when you let the
crowd overtake you and keep up
with you. s,
A few more insect powders and
there won't be enough Republicans
left to have convention.
When your heart leaps up the
best thing to do is to sit still.
More husbands would have words
with their wives if they would give
them chance to use them.
A dumbfounded person is one
that is cropping in the dark for
something to say.
With Reed" on the court bench
there will be something to harp on.
I have heard of dermitologist. /
saw one the other day. They are
the Tiffanies of beaticians. Any
way they are in the skin game.
News item "Women's Clothes 20
Per Cent Off" and spring a-comin'.
Courtin' by proxy is sorter like vot-
in absentee. You may get dead
one.
The reason most men don't mind
washing dishes they are used to be-
ing in hot water.
The weather is so pretty and
spring-like that I saw a sap run up
the street the other day.
Clinging vines usually attach
themselves to sapling.
A preacher would certainly be an
asset to the senate He could serve
as chaplain and without slip of the
tongue open the sessions with Let
Us Bray.
Roosevelt says that he is going to
get him some men and "sit" around
table and strike" at the heart OF
things. Another sit down strike.
We now for once have concerted
action in the nation. The Republl-
cans are behind the government, sc
far behind that they will never
catch up.
Reed is bald-headed, a lawyer
and dairyman These bare facts
disclose that he is a real big cheese
/ in the Tudiciarv
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20
Nearly L1llliOn Dollars Is Paid
To Needy In North Carolina
Letters To Editor
Kindrick, Va,
January Is, 1888.

y 1OOO'
Dear Mr.. Anderson:
In one of your editorials last
week you mentioned Hospital for
Ashe county. This has been my
dream for years. I was so glad that
you suggested it. Keep up the good
work until something happens. I
hope to be able to make a substan-
tial contribution towards it.
Yours for the success of The Post
and the Hospital
Yours Truly,
j. F. FLETCHER.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

Democratic nations held the
world S hope for peace during
1888. Rabbi Jonah B. Wise declares.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

Rise of the preparations for war
throughout the world is called the
greatest setback" Of 1887.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

FOR SALE-Stark Trees. Free
from oldest and most reliable nurs-
cry in the world. If you need any
trees, shrubs, or vines I will appre-
ciate your orders. Just phone or
write me what you want and ! will
be glad to get them for you. Stark
is the only nursery that carries Bur-
banks improved trees, vines, etc.
Mrs. j. C. Garnbill, West Jefferson,
1-20-1tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

PRODUCE WANTED-We will pay
the highest market price for all
kinds of produce. Give us a. trial
Miller & Rotten, Warrensville, N. G.
LOOT
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

FOR SALE-5 shares Of stock in
the Bank of Ashe, worth more than
par. If interested, write or call at
The Skyland Post. 1-20-ltp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

FOR SALE-9 so acres of good grass
land. Two small buildings. Some
good timber. Price right Easy
terms. See H. T. Goodman, Jeffer-
son, N. c. 1-2O-2tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

FOR SALE-Buckeye Incubator, in
good condition. Holds 800 eggs.
Will sell at sacrifice. See Mrs. J.
C. Gambill, West Jefferson. 1-20-1tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

Reed is bald headed, a lawyer
and dairyman. These bare facts
disclose that he is real big cheese
in the Judiciary.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

WANTED Several cars of nice
White Ash logs suitable for Export
purposes in car lots or Delivered to
our yard here by Trucks. See me
for prices and specifications. j. H.
Meyers, West Jefferson, N. C..
1-20-1tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

FREE! If excess acid causes you
pains of Stomach Ulcers, Indiges-
ton, Heartburn, Belching, Bloating,
Nausea, Gas Pains, get free Sample,
Udga, at Ray Drug Co. 1-2O-12tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

LUMBER WANTED-If you have
lumber for sale, see me for prices
and specifications. r. c. Barr, w.
jefferson. 1-l3-2tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20
WANT ADS
Twenty Five Cents Charged
for Each Want Ad

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
w B. Edwards, Darlington, Md.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

We now for once have concerted
action in the nation. The Republi-
cans are behind the government, so
far behind that they will never
catch up.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

Roosevelt says that he is going to
get him some men and "sit" around
a table and "strike" at the heart of
things. Another sit down strike.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-20

Entered as second-class matter on Oct /, 1925 at
the post Office at West Jefferson, North Carolina
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-18
WESLEYAN ALUMNI BACK AT COLLEGE
Annual Mid=Winter Week. end Program Gets Un=
 derway Today

MiddletoWn, Feb. 16.-WeSleyan Uniyersity's annual mid-wlnter alumni weekend opens here this afternoon with the registration of returning grads.
 The week end activities will start at g o'clock tomorrow morning for the members of tine alumni council executive committee when they meet in Downey house. At the open meet inn of the alumni council which will follow, the grads will be addressed by President James L. McConaughy and Professors Cornelius Kruse, Hu- bert B. Goodrich and George M. Butcher. pr. H. Claude Hardy Of White Plains, N. Y, chairman of the council. will preside. A buffet lunch con will be held at noon.
 <, A series of squash matches be- tween alumni and the Wesleyan varsity players in the squash racquets building will open the days athletic program and will be fol- lowed by freshman wrestling be- tween the Williams and Wesleyan teams in Fayerweather gymnasium. An alumni tea will be held in Rus sell house at 4:30 o'clock.
 The evening will be given over to basketball, the Wesleyan varsity and freshman teams meeting Amherst.
 The Rev. Joal Babcock Hayden. D. D., headmaster of Western Re- serve Academy at Hudson, Ohio, will be the speaker at college church in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-18

Overlooking supporters ot Young Republican Leader J. Kenneth Brad lev of Fairfield county, Republican State Chairman Benjamin E. Har- wood set the COP ball rolling to- ward the September primaries yes terday with appointment ot SUD- committee of state central commit tee members to serve as policy group. The committee will go into action Thursday at Republican state headquarters, Hartford, the chalr- man said.
 Direction of Policy
 This move is in line with Char man Harwoods announced policy last September when he disclosed his intention of placing more re- Sponsibility for direction ot party a1- fairs on members of the state cen tral committee. He predicted that these committeeman would be sought to serve on various other commit tees to consider specific aspects o1 party work.
 So, the policy subcommittee 1lrst to be appointed except for the small rroup named last fall to consider the national financing proposals, will lead the way with a survey ot possible issues for the state cam paign.
 Committee
 Those appointed to this committee are: Frank E. Healy, Windsor Locks, for Hartford county; Mrs. Frances Roth, New Haven, for New Haven county; Theodore Bodenwein, New London. for New London county; Albert E. Lavery, Fairfield, for Fair field county; Edward L. Dennis, Scotland for Windham county; Mrs. Ernest Howe, Litchfield, for Litch- field county; Chairman HarWood, whose home is in Chester, for Mid dlesex county; and John Buckley Union, for Holland county. Miss Katherine Byrne, vice-chairman of tho state central committee, and Clarence G. Willard secretary of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-18
ARE
 GIVEN HARD BLOW

Portland, Me-, Feb. 18-(UP)- Two men were in jail today charged with attempting to smuggle $1,O00.- GOO worth of Irish Sweepstakes lot- tery tickets into the United States.
 The pair, Roy H. WitherS, 27, of Bristol, Eng, third officer on the British freighter Toronto City. and John Rogers, 46, alias Dan Camp bell, of Boston, were arrested by customs agents in a garage yester- day as they prepared to motor to Boston with six packages contain ing total of 368,649 tickets on race June 1.
 Arraigned before a U. s. commits sioner, Rogers was held in $10,000 bail and Withers in $2,0O0 bail. Both were jailed in lieu of bail after pleading not guilty to charges of im- porting lottery tickets.
 Agents said the tickets were talk en from the freighter under cover of darkness Wednesday night. The vessel was permitted to sail for BoS- ton after several hours delay.
 Another British freighter, due here soon, also will be searched for tickets, agents said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-18
COP. Chairman In
 Organization Move
Central Committee to Play Prominent Part in Coming State Campaign -BradIey's Followers Overlooked

state committee, will be eX-officio members of the policy group, MT. Harwood said.
 Split UnnOticed
 AS regards the appointeeS, it was evident that no particular attention has been given to the factiona1 split which threatens COP ranks al- though Major Buckley, one of the more potent faction leaders, is a member. His county has only two members on the State central con- mittee, however, so the choice was between the former United States attorney and Mrs. Annie O. Vinton..
 Ex-Senator Lavery of Fairfield county, is not considered member of the Bradley faction, which is con- sidered the nucleus of the anti Buckley group. He was a colleague of MT. Harwood, however, on the 1886 state ticket when the latter ran for state controller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-18
Dance Tonight

Dance TOnlght
 Arrangements have been complet- ed for the fifth annual winter dance of the Connecticut Lithuanian Cath olic Association this evening at o'clock, at St. Joseph's auditorium Hundreds of local residents, as well as several hundred representatives from Hartford, Bridgeport, New Ha- ven, Terryville, Bristol and Torring- ton, will be in attendance.
 The hall will be appropriately dec orated and music for dancing throughout the night will be fur nished by Al Jarus and the Melo- dians orchestra.
 Members of the local committee in charge of arrangements include Miss HedWiga StulginskaS, chair man; Vincent Klimas, John P. Greb- lunas, Mary Alubauskas, Adele Lusas, John Raugalis and Joseph Vitkauskas. Decorations will be un- der the direction of MT. Klimas.
 Plans are being made or the quarterly convention of the state group to be held February 27 in Hartford. Local members of the as- sociation, who will be represented, are; the St. Joseph's Holy Name Society, the Children of Mary So- dality, the Lithuanian Catholic Stu dents, the Knights of Lithuania Club and the St. Joseph's Junior and Senior Choirs. Charles M. Shimkus, of Hartford, is state president.