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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-24
NO DANCE ON
 THIS EVENING
Affair in EIks' Hall Can teIIed Owing to One
 SIated for Monday

Owing to the dance scheduled for Monday night, the Business and Professional Woman's club has can celled the dance billed for this ev- ening in the Elks Ballroom. Lillian Uggen and her orchestra, although engaged for tonight by the club, gracefully cancelled their contract for the dance tonight and peace and harmony prevails. As it is now there is no public dance tonight in Juneau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-24
DR. J. W. EDMUNDS
OPTOMETRIST
of Alaska and Seattle

O1 llctoho tl1lN+ A1OotbAC is now at THE GASTINEAU HO- TEL until December 31st., at least, EXAMINING EYES FOR CLASS .ES, correcting muscular Eye de- fleets, etc
 This is Dr. Edmunds' Twelfth Annual Trip in Twenty Years. He is so well and favorably known that further comment is unneces- sary.
 NOW is a good time to have School Children's eyes examined, or to show the Christmas Spirit by having Fathers or Mothers eyes examined.
 PHONE FOR APPOINTMENT AT ONCE. DON'T DELAY. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-24
Christmas Tree Al Z ?. N. TuesdaY In Union Hall

The Juneau Labor Unity Council will have a Christmas tree program at pm Tuesday in the Union Hall and a special invitation is extended to children of families connected with organized labor, it is announc- ed. The public is invited and spec ial program will be given, with candy for the youngsters distributed by old Santa Claus himself.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-24
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

A special meeting of the Douglas City Council is tentatively scheduled for next Tuesday evening to act on for renewals of liquor licenses. Applicants are urged to get their applications with required fees into the Clerk of the Court in time to get them back to the Council by Tuesday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-24
HOSPITAL NOTES

Oscar Neland was admitted to St. Ann's Hospital last evening for med ical care, following leg injury received at the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Go.
 George Smith was admitted to St. Ann's Hospital for surgical care this morning.
 Wesley Barrett was dismissed from St. Ann's Hospital last night after receiving medical attention.
 Helen Martin was a medical dis missal from the Government Hospi- tai yesterday afternoon. with almost three feet of snow wait ing for skiers to go and beat it flat. The weather forecast indicates con- tinued cold, also more snow, maybe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-24
ALASKA EvANGELIZATION
 SOCIETY

10:00 a.m.-Sunday School.
 11:00 a.m.-Regular services. 800 p.m.-Bible Class.
 All services held at residence Q H. B. Schlegel. .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-24
DOUGLAS PRESBYTERIAN
 MISSION

DAVID WAGGONER, Minister Sunday services:
 l:30 pm.--Bible Schoof. 2:30 pm.-Preaching service. All are welcome in these services
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-24
ATTENTION MAsONs

Stated communication of Mt. Juneau Lodge No. 147 Monday eve ming, Dec. 26. Election of officers. By order of the w. M.
 J. w. LEVERS, adv. Secretary
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-24
CHRISTMAS DANCE

Monday night in Elks Hall by Am erican Legion Auxiliary adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-24
Douglas Church
 Services

Notices tor Cnis charcn column must be received by The Empire not later than 10 o'clock Saturday morning to guarantee change of sermon topics, etc.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-24
DOUGLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Mass at s:45 and 1o:so o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-24

ST. LUKE'S ETIsCuPAL CHURCH
 1f:00 a.m.-Holy Communion and Sermon.
 Tuesday, 7:30 pm.-Children' Service and tree.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-03

DOnQS.
''There is a distinct need in
the Jeffersons and Ashe county
for a building and loan associa-
tion," Mr.. GRAPHICAL said. ''For
several years I have witnessed
this need of some way for our
people to finance the construc-
ton of better homes.
1.-TWO years ago I became very
much interested in the establish
ment of such an organization
and tried to organize one at that
time. Unfortunately there was
not enough interest at the time
to perfect an organization.
II am now delighted to say,
however, that the interest as well
as the need has increased and
I believe we can secure enough
stock to start an Ashe county
association.
eff we can organize the build
ing and loan association, it will
rank along with such big Incl
dents in our history as the coming
of the railroad, the opening of
the livestock market and rural
identification" he declared.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-03
Movement To Organize Bldg.
And Loan Assn. Under Way

A movement is now under
way to organize an Ashe county
Building and Loan Association
and, according to reports, it is
receiving most favorable re-
Spouse.
Glenn GraybeaL prominent
West Jefferson business man
who is one of the principal lead
ers in the movement, reported
yesterday that over 200 shares of
stock have already been subscribe
ed.
To secure a charter, he stated
that is is necessary to have 500
shares of installment or paid up
stock sold. The par value of
each share is 500 and install
ment shares are payable at the
rate of $1.00 per month, per
share. Installment shares ma
ture within "a months and give
the investor a good return as
well as an opportunity to finance
his building plans.
Building and loan stock is
non-taxable and the funds can
only be invested in first mort
cages, United States and state
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-03
NOn-Partisan
Vote To Be Cast
On Amendment
Ayr. Term Of Office OF Sher-
iff And Coroner, And Dept.
Of Justice To Be Considered.
CHANGES ARE FAVORED

Next Tuesday Ashe county vot-
ers along with others through
out the state, will have an op-
portunity to vote on the two i'm
portant constitutional amend
ments: making the term of office
of Sheriff and coroner four years;
and the establishment of a de-
parement of justice.
There has been much local dis
cusion Of these two measures and
it appears that inspite of attention
being centered on favorite candi-
dates the amendments will not
be overlooked by the voters.
Here, as elsewhere in North
Carolina, sentiment is in favor
Of the two amendments, since
their passage will naturally re-
suit in more efficient service and
will tend to lessen the political
pressure usually involved in the
present system.
The submitting of these consti-
tutional amendments by the legis-
lative branch of the government,
for the approval Of the voters is
considered a forward step in the
improvement of local govern
ment, by those who have made a
study of the problem. This is
entirely a non-partisan measure
to be voted on by the members
of both parties.
In his appeal to the voters,
Senator J. D. Larkins Jr., chair
man of the constitutional amend
ment committee said, 'The sher-
iff holding office for two years I'M
der the present system is at a
distinct advantage insofar as car
rying out the duties of the office
because his efficiency is mini
mized by recurrent political cam
paigns to which he must devote
Continued on Page Eight
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-03
Democrats andRepubicans Getting Ready for Election Tues
Countrywide Dmocratic Rally
Will Be Held Saturday Night
Courthouse Expected To Be
Filled For Meeting. Town
ship Rallies Held.

The Democratic campaign in
Ashe will be climaxed Saturday
night by a countrywide rally at
the courthouse in Jefferson.
The rally will start at 7:3O
o'clock and all voters are invited
to attend and to hear brief
speeches by the various candi-
dates, J. B. Hash, chairman of the
executive committee, states.
The Democrats have held raj
lies in different townships every
Night since last Saturday and
good size crows have attended
each one of these meetings.
At Lansing Monday night Con-
gresham Doughton was present
and urged the voters to support
the Democratic ticket.
This afternoon a rally will be
held at the voting place in Peak
Creek community at $3.50 o'clock;
tonight at the Obids school build
ing at 7:30 o'clock; Friday after
noon Vat $3.50 at the Idlewild
school; Friday night, 7:30 at
Fleetwood school and the grand
rally Saturday night.
Practically all of the candidates
attended all of the rallies and
made short talks.
In their speeches, Ira T. John
ston, candidate for the house of
representatives and w. B. Austin,
candidate for state senate, brief
ly outlined the operation of Ashe
county's government for the past
two years.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-03
Parkway In Ashe
And AlleghanyIs
Open For Travel
Surface Applied On Most Of
So Miles To Deep Gap.
A Splendid Drive.
WARNINGS ISSUED

Practically all of the So miles
of the Blue Ridge Parkway from
the Virginia-Carolina line to
Deep Gap, through Allegheny
and Ashe counties, has been sur
face treated and is now open for
traffic.
With the ex1en+ion Of q shos5
distance near the ice rock in Allie
ghany county, the first coat of
surface treatment has been ap-
piled. This work was suspended
some time ago and will not be
resumed until next spring when
warm weather returns.
Driving oyer the Parkway is
now more popular than at any
time during the past year, due
to the fact that there are no de-
tours, the surface has been ap-
piled and because of the beauty
of the mountains, still respondent
with autumn colors.
A total of 100 men are now
working in this vicinity on the
Parkway, dressing up the should
ers of the road, cleaning out tim
Der along the side and so on, Mr..
Thomas, Parkway engineer in
charge, stated this week.
In keeping with the informa-
ton contained in a bulletin is
sued by the national park serv-
ice, Mr.. Thomas and other ofici-
ais have issued warnings to mo-
florists and those living along the
Parkway, to help protect the sur
face.
The speed limit on the Park
way is 35 miles per hour and
motorists are urged to stay with
in that limit. They are also asked
not to drive on the shoulders of
the road. Tractor cleats, iron
wheels and shod hooves render
serious damage to the surface and
should be cautioned from travel.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-03
Post Intalls Larger Press
And Increases Size OF PAPER

tages, it has a speed of 1900 pap
ers per hour. The public is cordi-
ally invited to view it in opera
ton, as it is a great Improvement
over the old Country Campbell
press formerly used.
The Post has also installed an
Eclipse automatic folder which
will fold from one to twelve pag-
es, to take the place of the old
folding machine that would on
ly fold four or eight pages. In
addition to taking care of a larg-
er newspaper, the new folder will
be more satisfactory for job
printing as it will fold page cir
culars.
The installation of this modern
machinery gives The Post an up
to-date shop with practical equip
ment, including a late model No.
fourteen Linotype machine.
The Post wishes to take this &C.
casion to thank its many readers
for their support in making pos
sible this expansion program. The
Post believes in Ashe county, is
dedicated to the pleasant task of
not only giving it's readers all of
the news that is fit to print, but
also of helping to promote and
develop a greater Ashe county
of tomorrow.
In the spirit of progress and
gratitude, The Post is happy to
present this seven-column paper
today, which has been adopted as
its standard size.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-03

Have you noticed the difference
in this issue of The Skyland Post?
It is larger and has one more
column to each page!
Today The Post presents to its
readers, Ashe county's first stan
dard size, seven-column newspap-
er, which has been made possible
by the recent installation of q
larger, modern drum cylinder
Babcock press.
Ed M. Anderson, editor and
publisher, states that the new
press has been installed and the
change in size of the paper
made for three distinct reasons;
first, to increase the speed OF
printing the paper; second, to
produce clearer and more read
able print and third, to give Ashe
county a larger paper, carrying
more news, features and illustra-
tions.
The increasing popularity OF
The Post and the increase in cir
culation were cited as the real
inspiration that caused Mrs. Sam
P. Wilson, owner, to assist in
making the purchase of more
modern equipment, which will
enable the publisher to give the
public the best possible newspap-
err.
The installation of the new
Babcock press, which has been
underway for some time, is now
complete and in operation. In
addition to its many other advan-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-03
RATJOT REPRINTED
IN THIS is SU E

On page three is a sample
Ashe county ballot and ON
mage five is an Allegheny
county sample ballot.
IF there is anyone who
should be inclined to try to
cut and used either OF
these sample reprints, it will
be foolish because the judges
! would not allow it and you
might get in trouble it you
tried to do it.
These are merely samples
and show what the lineup is
for both sides. There will be
plenty Of official ballots at the
roles next Tuesday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-03
Last Rites Held
FOrTwO Accident
Victims Yesterday
Arch Shepherd And Connie
RichardsOn Killed In Wreck
Sunday Night.
MANY ATTENDED BURIAL

Large crowds attended the fun
eral services yesterday for Arch
Shepherd, of Scottsville, and Con-
ME Richardson, of Allegheny
county, who died in the Wilkes
hospital from injuries sustained
in an automobile wreck between
Whitehead and Sparta last Sun
day night.
The other three occupants Of
the Shepherd car, which was be-
ing driven by Richardson when il
left the highway and crashed in
to a tree, were reported last night
as improving satisfactorily. They
were Blaine Reed, Dodge Phipps
and Red Hubbard.
Elder Ed Davis conducted the
funeral service for Shepherd, q
well known Ashe county man
who was the son of Ed Shep-
herd. a former county commits
sioner. and it was held at the
Cranberry Baptist church. Shep-
herd was a member of the Ashe
post of the American Legion and
about 35 members of the post
held a military burial service al
the grave, which included a fir
ng squad.
Services for Richardson were
held yesterday afternoon at the
Mount Carmel church in Ale
ghany county. The deceased was
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin
Richardson.
Sheriff Walter Irwin Investigate
cd the accident, which was one
of the worst that has happened
in this section in some time. He
said he found a quantity OF liquor
in the car and a number Of emp
ty liquor bottles.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-03
Plan Organize
Ashe County Unit
Of Farm Grange
State Master OF National
Organization Discuss
Plan In County Tues.
MUCH INTEREST

Plans for organizing an Ashe
county unit of the National
Grange, were started this week
when H. B. Caldwell, of Oxford,
Master of the state organization
and Herman Prick, of Salisbury,
state organizer met with group
of outstanding farmers of the
county, at the courthouse on Mon
day.
Included in this group wre c.
J. Rich, agent, Bob Hardin, Lynch
Dent, Bob Phipps, w. B. Austin,
Paul Miller, and Gwyn Price.
Mr.. Caldwell explained the
principles of the organization
which is u years old, and the on
ly national farm organization of
it's kind in America. The speaker
pointed out that one fourth of
the population of the country
products, and it is in the interest
of the farmers that the Grange
works.
The grange has a complete pro-
gram for the protection of farm
ers and not only helps them save
money, particularly through or
ganization and cooperative mar
keting which Mr.. Caldwell ex-
planned stating that the way to
get money for farm products is
not by talking about. it but, by
using the power of organization
to bring it about.
The value of the Grange as a
training school forAyo'-+h and as
a worth while community organi-
cation was discussed. In this
field, every well conducted
grange has given hearty support
to the churches in the community
regardless of creed; stands behind
the public schools, and aids in
training of youth.
Following the meeting on
Monday the group decided to dis
cuss the plan in various commu-
mites of the county to see if
there is sufficient interest for a
county unit. In order to have a
county unit there must be three
community groups, with a min
umum of Is members each.
Agent Rich who said he belle
we'd in the Grange explained that
the policy was not to high pre-
sure any group into organizing,
but to first present the plan to de-
termine the interest of Ashe
county farmers.
Tuesday night the plan was pre-
sented to the Grassy Creek COM
munity, which formerly had
Grange unit, and number of the
farmers expressed interest in a
new organization. The plan will
be discussed before other groups
of the county before organization
work is begun.
The Grange which is a frater-
nal organization has a small ini-
tiation fee as well, as small an
nual dues and has various de-
Continued on Page Eight
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-03
Everything Is
In Readiness
For Election
Poles Open From Sunrise To
Sunset. Tickets Ready.
Judges Announced.
PAYNE IN CHARGE

The Ashe county board of cleo.
tons, the 10 precinct registrars
and judges are now getting
everything in readiness for the
general election to be held next
Tuesday.
The poles at the voting places
will open at sunrise and close al
sunset, as in the past and ballots
will be tabulated as soon as pos
sible after the poles close Tues
day night, Coleman Payne, chair
man of the county board of cleo
ton, states.
He is also requesting all judg-
IS to make their reports to him
at the courthouse in Jefferson
next Tuesday night just as quick
ly as possible in order that the
final count may be recorded be-
fore so very late. The daily press
is particularly anxious to get final
returns that night In time for
publication, if possible.
Ballots are now ready for dis
tribution and the list of absen-
tees for which applications were
made will be posted at the vot-
ing places Tuesday, he said.
A few changes may still be
made in the list of registrars and
judges of the 10 precincts, but the
list which Mr.. Payne had at hand
yesterday was as follows:
Chestnut Hill-A. H. Mcmillan,
registrar, Lester Stump, Demo-
cratic and w. M. Phipps, Repub-
lican judges.
Clifton-Austin Jones, regis
trar; J. C. Little and George
judges.
Creston-W. A. Mcmillan, reg
istrar; r. P. Baker and D.. C..
Farmer, judges.
Elk-C. L. Trivette, registrar;
B. F. Bledsoe and w. G. Cook,
judges.
Grassy Creek-A. J. Blevins,
Walter Hudler and G..
C. Shepherd, judges.
Hurricane-A. A. Perry, regis
trar; J. R. Cox and T. r. Miller,
judges.
Helton-Irwin Young, regis
trar; Bryan Kirby and John Grit
fifth, judges.
Horse Creek-Clarence STAINS
berry, registrar; Earl Ball and
Joe Elliot, judges.
Jefferson-W. C. Witherspoon,
J. D. Burgess and R..
L. Dixon, judges.
Laurel-Bruce GRAPHICAL, regis
trar; A. w. Edmondson and T.
w. Pennington, judges.
North Fork-R. P. Lewis, reg
istrar; E. L. Steward and o. l..
Elliott, judges.
Obids-H. H. Burgess, regis
trar; J. c. Crawford and o. S.
Wilcox, judges.
Old Fields-G. P. Houck; Bow
Continued on Page Eighty
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-03
H,OOO Expected
TOGO To Poles
In Ashe Nov.
Saturday Ic Challenge Day
Many New Names Added
To Registration Books.
FINISHING CAMPAIGN

Next Tuesday is election day!
On that day, November 8, an.
other great local, state and ma.
tional battle between the Demo.
Gratis and Republicans will END
and the news as to the voter
choice for leaders in the opera
ton of the governments will be
awaited with eager anticipation.
With only four more days left
in which to put the finishing
touches to their extensive cam
paigns, candidates in Ashe cou1-
ty, as we'll as throughout the state
and nation, are extremely busy
making speeches and appealing
to the voters for support. Many
of them are running on the bass
is of their previous record Of
public service.
An intensive one-week's speak,
ing campaign on the part of the
Democratic candidates in Ashe
will end Saturday night with a
countrywide rally at the COURT
house in Jefferson.
Last night the Republicans held
their big rally in the same build
ing, with Monroe Adams, candi-t
date for Congress against Rep
resentative R. L. Doughton, as
their keynote speaker. Il
Published in this issue are large
advertisements of both parties,
soliciting support of Ashe voters
and briefly stating some of the
of the candidates.
In the election of congress-
men and senators, the popularity
of the new deal will again be
tested, as we'll as that of the Ma
ticnal Townsend plan.
Next Tuesday It is estimated
by Coleman Payne, chairman of
the Ashe county board of cleo
tons, that approximately 11,OO0'
votes will be cast. In the last.
general election, there were 10,
209 who voted and Mr.. Payne.
states that a larger number of
new voters have registered for
this election. He did not have
figures on the new registration
yesterday, but he said that APP
parently the Democrats had
about a three to one lead in the.
the new registration.
Saturday is challenge day and
will give both sides an opportuni-.
ty to question any new or old
Listed on the regis
tratlon books are perhaps 49,
900 names, but many of the town.
ship registers have not been re-
vised in several years.
During the last election DR.. b
E. Reeves led the DEMOCRATIC
ticket with 1888 votes. He even
received more votes than Presi-
dent Roosevelt or Gov. Hoey. The
Democratic majorGties ranged
from 800 to 100.
The Ashe and Allegheny coun-
ty candidates are shown on re-
prints of sample ballots in this is
sue.
For the state officers, the Re-
publicans are not offering much
opposition. Charles Jonas, of
Lincolnton, is running against
Senator Robert r.. Reynolds;
Monroe Adams against Congress-
man R. L. Doughton; Irwin Tuck
er against Wallace Winborne and
Herbert Seawell against M. W.
Barnhill for associate justice Of
state supreme court.