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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-10-13
- The FEUD AT
49, SINGLE SHOT :
KM.N .u- By Luke Shorf--R
ByLuke Short

can give it to you, come up to the
house"
By lantern light-for it was past
ten when they reached the ranch
Rosy rubbed down the horses,
grained them and was forking some
hay
The stable door swung open and
Winters stood in the doorway, his
dark face scowling against the
light.
ooh, it's you," he said amiably,
when he saw Rosy. mind forking
down some hay for my horse?" :
Sure" Rosy answered.
Winters led the horse in, a big
bay with a Roman nose, still breath
ing heavily, his sides wet with
sweat. Rosy was about to speak,
but held in tongue. If the hombre
didn't know enough to walk horse
after lathering him, then let him
lose a couple of horses in the pro-
cess of finding out
Look over the range today?"
Winters asked.
"Took that jasper into town on
his horse" Rosy answered.
what did you find out?"
Name of Freeman. Used to
work for Hammond"
Winters snorted, then smiled
knowingly. II don't suppose Dave
has told you what Hammond's try
ing to do about the lake here"
"He told me-" Rosy said eve
saw Hammond too" "
What did he say?"
Hes shootin' on sight at next
meetin'," Rosy said dryly.
A dim roll of thunder came to
their ears. The first tentative slaps
of rain, dull and widely spaced,
echoed hollowly on the barn roof.
Winters followed him into the
corral and stopped, hands on hips,
looking at the sky.
"Glad I'm finished with that hole, %
he said. "I'll have two feet of wat
ter in it."
"Prospectin'?" Rosy asked.
eyes. putter around some.
got some color up in those canyons
to the west of that rock slide on
Old Cartridge May not be much
but it keeps me on my toes in case
1 want to get back in the mimi
game"
II got so interested there this af-
ternoon worked till way after dark
by lantern light. You'd never guess
but"
eve better hightail it." Rosy cut
in. "We're goin' to get wet"
The meal finished and cigarettes
smoked, Dave helped Mary with the
dishes. Finished, he yawned
stretched and informed them that
he was going to bed. Rosy followed
him, leaving Winters and Mary in
the kitchen.
Tomorrow we split up Dave in
formed him as they undressed in
their room. I'm goin' to locate all
! the cattle and get ready for count
You go to Single Shot, order the
seed for them nesters and round ur
a couple of riders. Then ride over
to Soledad and get hold of Pablo
Manero at the frame store there
Tell him l sent you and that we
want about ten Mexicans, tools and
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-10-13

"You mean you're putin water
down here?" the middle-aged man
asked.
That's il"
The hester gave brief glance at
his companions.
Il dunno about the rest of 'em,
but I'll stick and glad of of it. Damn
glad of it. My son-in-law-he owns
the place on the other side of me
will too. He amt here, but I'll
swear he will
'I'll stay" the big man said.
Same here the other two Joined
in.
. IF this goes right" Dave said,
There's no reason why this ar
rangement can't go on. It's up to
you all. You've got more good bot
tom land here than you can ever
farm You've got water-or will
have it. I'll have the seed ordered
in Single Shot and delivered to Sole
dad and you can haul it up from
there
Il don't feel right about this" the
middle-aged hester said. Il never
have. I've usually paid for what I
took, but this here spread had so
DANCED much land-that I reckon I
hated to see it go to waste. But
from now on, Turner, I'm payin' my
debts. You'll get nothing from me
but work. My names Rourke."
Cali right" Dave said, grinning.
''Let it ride that way, Rourke. If
there's anything you need, and I
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-10-13
SEVENTH INSTALLMENT
SYNOPSIS

With his partner, Rosy Rand,
Dave Turner is on his way to his
ranch at Soledad. Both men are re-
turning from prison where they have
served sentences for unjust convic-
tions. On the train, which is carry
ing large sum of money, Rosy's
quick action and straight shooting
foils hold-up while Dave saves the
life of Martin Quinn, gambler,
who is being threatened by des-
perado. Stopping at Single Shot,
the sheriff tells Dave he is not want
ed. Qednn defends Dave but Dave
and Rand go to Soledad to meet
Mary, Dawes sister, and proceed on
horseback to the ranch. Mary re-
veals she is married and tells Dave
that the ranch is doing poorly, be-
ing beset by nesters and involved
in clam dispute Suddenly shot
from the darkness topples Dave
from his horse. Rosy fires and kills
the unknown assailant and they
ruch to the ranch to treat Dawes
severe scalp wound. Next morning,
at breakfast, Dave and Rosy dis
cover that Mary is now cooking for
the ranch hands-a bad sign. After
discussing financial matters with
Mary, Dave and Rosy saddle hors-
es and leave for Single Shot to de-
liver corpse to the sheriff and see
the town banker. Identity of corpse
reveals him to be ex-employee of
Hammond's Dave, Rosy and the
sheriff Immediately confront Ham
mond with facts. Fight between
Hammond and Dave prevented by
sheriff. Dave plans to raise alfalfa
on his land and use money to pay
off mortgage.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-01

crowd to dispense them because an
ash can had been dumped off a
roof into the crowd on the street.
The can injured several persons
and when the police tried to arrest
the man who did it the crowd in
terefered with the arrest because,
not knowing the circumstances.
Many amusing sights were seen
during the celebration, such as: i'm
promptu parades of all kinds
sprung up, such bands that led
these parades used various kinds
of pans, even washtubs, together
with horns and noise-makers for
the desired effect of a band.
Of course, there were many
kinds of banners with various kinds
of notices on them, such as: "Joe
Louis for President" ''Louis Knock
Out the Hitler Spy Ring" etc.
AS the morning dawned Harlem
went back to it's everyday task
with added smiles and a happy
heart because once more it has
been demonstrated to the world
that the American Negro, if given
chance, will equal the perform
ance of any race, past or present.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-01

years difference in your ages mean
a lot right now. If you were nine
teen and he twenty-fOur then it
wouldn't be so bad, but he is just
at the age where he enjoys running
around and it is bad time to get
married.
B. Any daughter has picked
her company and there is nothing
l can do. She is staying with a
mighty poor sort and she tells me
she wants to get away but she is
afraid he will kill her. Tell me
what must do about her and the
trip that 1 have planned?
Ans: Get away from the city
where you are located and carry
your daughter. 1t is very probable
that she will want to do better if
she could ever get out of the rut
she is in. She is entirely too young
to be turned ''lOOse" =. be little
more strict and show her how nee
essary it is to choose her friends
carefully.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-01

you to raise the yOungster if pos
sible.
E. L. THE past few months
I have been very unhappy for now
I am ready to get married but
don't want to wait much longer.
1 feel there will be great happiness
and prosperity in married life for
me if I were to marry this man.
How are my chances?
Ans: The young man in ques-
ton is also interested but it
might take a jolt of some kind to
make him realize his love for you.
Arouse his jealousy as well as
work around to the subject and
make him come out with it .
your chances are perfect.
]. H. 1.-THE girl am in love
with does she really love me as she
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-01

most valuable of the many things
taught is that everything has
value; nothing need be wasted.
Notwithstanding the govern
ment has had to endure much criti-
cism for the kinds of work it has
been compelled to create it is yet
true that this sewing unit has been
taught to know that the govern
ment seeks to undertake only those
things that have real usefulness
and that it condones nothing that
savors of wastefulness.
While no one was able to say
just how many of our race women
are employed-for workers are not
differentiated by race, 1 was able
to see that they are given a fair
ratio of employment. They are
not segregated or Disseminated
against in any way visible to the
eye of the visitor.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-01

seems at times or is she trying to
fool me to do the things she wants
me to do?
Ans: Neither one of you are in
love (. and if she weren't getting
the best of you, then you would of
her. Go with her but don't let the
question of love play such an i'm
pOrtant part for that is yet to
come.
F.B. F.-Mr. Able. / read your
column all the time so tell me if
it is necessary for me to retake
that treatment as 1 haven't been
successful as yet?
Ans: See your doctor and he
will tell you what he thinks about
the treatment you have been TAX
ing. suggest that you talk
things over with him and let him
advise you on the subject.
E. ]. Would you kindly in
form me as to whether my friend
should continue together or are
there any hopes of our marriage?
Ans: / don't think so. The five
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-01

Event of the Week: The marriage MARGE CARTER to
CLAUDE MASON Saturday evening Margs house. The
monv was soemnized by REV. STEWART of ST. Peters
A. NJ E. Church. lovely pale blue silk net gown
with sheaths of pale pink flowing the waist And the
very sharpOng in light cOlOred suit
her left hand Marge sOrta
forgot and put out her right But anyway
on the left finger welded The MasOns
block 5h Ave- But don't start Fostering
them soon!
What Would You Do? Twin City sheik, who
goes with one of our prettest gals and hopes
met wh the of the conversation
casually during his sojourn the Twin
assertions he began showing his little date book
and list phone calls of various gals And
heading that of the sheiks pretty GAL with Saturday
nights reserved Saturday night
happens to be the night church
Sunday for he's bordering these days What would you do?
Credjaawn party the 3Oh Columbia Chalet
se to be gala affair What Romeo about town sOra goes
and the other night proposed to her
friend whO by the lives in the district? nt love
just DOT CARTER and her and only DRExEL
PUGH are one each other. BARBARA NAL
LORY LOUIS CASON LII TYLER and LOUNIE MASON out
Sunday SEEM the various sights HILDA MOSES
lot of each other these days
And is carrying his usual hammer
ad End of Cow
Koohching County The
ANIMAL rummaging Kitchen found and swallowed
yeast The fermentng in the
stomach raised the umbrella and she died in great agony
it must be for all know newspapers
ways tell the truth!
City, No. to be awher interested
party Ave- these days. What ST. Paul gal got
these OuOtown track boys that her one
wouldn't with after they
LETT town. Any%ay tnS We pG oe SsSI6S NOW nTSE
BROWN City days. Who's MARY LEWIS
current think the ALBERT ALIENS certainly
happily couple CA toO) hear DICK
MANN BILL CARROLL. MCCLURE and GORDON PARKS
havn quite time playing tennis out at Chcago fd last week
AL HARRIS and FANNIE BUTLER out at Mother
Saturday night lOOkn all gOOgOOeyd at each other
got quite out-OftOwn Alpha here in
tell they're gOn to make their first public
out at the Credjafawns party this week
WE'LL I'll be hurrying along but I'll be ookn
again next week.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-01

NH. S.-My own auntie has ac-
cused me of having an affair with
her husband which God in Heaven
knows is not true and has asked
me to move. Tell me does she real
w believe that or what is left for
me to do?
Ans: The whole thing is a mis-
take and she realizes it now. Your
aunt is jealous of her husband and
under the circumstances it would
be better for you to find another
boarding place. Get out and search
for work u. . you must have it IN
order to live.
M. R. CT want to know if /
should open up a sandwich shop
here during the summer season!
Ans: Quite an idea. Yes, by
all means open up a sandwich and
cold drink shop. In the section
where you are located you
shouldn't have any difficulty get
ting customers and make a speci-
atty of your lunches make them
very appetizing.
M. H. R.-My brother and his
wife separated and she left. He
has gone away now and left sick
baby with me. Tell me what to
do and what should be done about
the baby? Will they come back?
Ans: Not right away. Garry
the baby to a good doctor and have
him treated for he is badly in need
of medical treatment. Neither your
brother nor his wife realize what a
terrible thing they have done, and
the only human thing would be for
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-01

Phyllis Wheatley, spent most
marvellous afternoon in the WPA
craft shop on Bird St., in Minneapo-
lis. Later l filled a column with
the thrilling experience. I was
urged at that time by Miss Brown
to visit the WPA unit in the old
New England building on LIST Ave-
nue., in the same city. I was, for
one reason or another, delayed
from this until this week.
Under the kindly direction of
Mrs. Margaret Anderson, in charge
of much of the work, I was per-
mitted to visit the work rooms, see
what is being done and place my
own evaluation upon its value to
the workers and to the general
public, the recipients of the labor
of some 1,7OO workers.
= The outstanding difference be-
tween the handicraft shop and the
unit seen today is that the first
named devotes much of time and
labor to art development, while the
sewing unit is marked by utili-
tartan production. Several floors
in the old New England building
and two shift crew produce gar
ments for the men, women and
children on direct relief. These in
clude many articles of wearing ap-
parel made up as carefully and
perhaps more so than factories
turn out in their regular produc-
lions.
Beginning with women who have
had little experience and possess
but small knowledge of sewing, it
continues with others more skilled
as seamstresses, to the highest type
of artisans who work with power
machines.
In addition to the great direct
value to those whose work enables
them to feel themselves accredited
workers with a regular job to do
and the relief clients who profit
from it, two outstanding factors
appear.
First the workers appear hap
py, contented group who under
stand and enjoy the work they do,
knowing how much they accom-
plish in behalf of community well
fare. The work is pleasant, con-
ditions most sanitary nurse is
always on duty to care for emer-
gency cases, with proper rest
rooms and health appliances at
hand. Discipline is maintained but
not made burdensome for the work
ers may talk to those Immediately
about them. A library containing
varied types of literature is kept
for their use and other books may
be had from the public library
without cards.
The other is the educational OPP
portunities offered. Nearly all of
the women employed learn while
working, to do many things for
which they have had no previous
training. When and if the depres-
sion that has made this establish
ment necessary passes, these wom-
en- may return to their homes much
better prepared to meet and over
come the daily hindrances to the
successful care of the occupants
of the home in the matter of COM
Portable clothing. Perhaps the
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-01
Here And
There
By w. M. Smith

A rumor relayed to this writer
had it that one of the prominent
colored members of the Catholic
church was seeking to establish a
church of that denomination for
the Negro Catholics of Minneapo-
lis.
Without arguing the question as
to whether such action would or
would not benefit the Negro group
l have been eager, for other rea-
sons, to test the accuracy of the
statement. So I applied to this
prominent Catholic for frst-hand
information.
Briefly, he tells me, that so far
as he is concerned the rumor is
without foundation. He informs
me further that a Negro Catholic
church could not be set up in Min
neapolis because (a) it is against
Catholic policy to have such, an in
stitution, (b) there are not enough
of the Negro Catholic group to
meet the overhead of such an or
ganization even if it were permits
sible to have one, (c) he, alone,
could not institute such action but
of necessity would have to repre-
sent the opinions of many more
and this he has not been called
upon to do.
Last year, or maybe the year be-
fore, in company with Miss w.
Gertrude Brown, then head of
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-01

Unable to See Workout
There were at least 1000 peo-
pie on the grounds who were I'M
able to get near enough to the
arena to see the workouts. Those
who did see them were favorably
impressed with the seriousness with
which Joe went about his work.
The crowd, being an enthusiastic
one, cheered Joe often as he belted
his sparring mates and evaded their
efforts with a defense that could not
be penetrated. There wasn't any
question in the minds of most of
those present that Louis would
be the victor by Knockout on
Wednesday night.
Talks to Joe
After workout Joe Louis retired
to the gym and his dressing room.
The usual friends and we'll wishers
tried to see him, but between the
two state police and Joe's body
guard, less than a dozen people had
the privilege of seeing him. For
tunately, your correspondent was
numbered with the few that did
see and talk with Joe Louis.
George Barton, sports editor of the
Minneapolis Tribune, also received
special consideration.
There were many celebrities of
the boxing and social world to be
seen on the grounds of the train
ing camp. Everyone seemed to be
in good spirits and thoroughly en-
joying each others company with
out any racial difference.
Harlem before the fight had TAX
en- on a carnival spirit and grew
more in number and excitement as
the time drew near for the bell to
sound that would start the great
est fight since the Dempsey-Tun-
ney fight in Chicago in 1927.
Night Life Gay
The night life of Harlem was
at it's best. Everything had been
done in the way of entertainment
for the out of town visitors. And
many visitors there were in Old
Harlem. 1t was conservatively es-
timated that 5000 colored fight
fans from all parts of the country
were in Harlem to celebrate the
Louis victory they anticipated.
And, believe me, Harlem was
gay, noisy place after the fight;
every place was overlooking with
a good natured, jolly crowd until
the wee hours of the morning.
Little Disorder
By 800 a. m. some of the cele-
bration had spent it's force and the
writer inquired of the police in diff
ferent sections of Harlem if any
serious trouble had taken place be-
cause of any over-act of celebra-
ton. They reported to the man
nothing had taken place of a
serious nature. The only report of
disorder came from Lennox and
130th Sts., where they found it nee
essary to turn on a hose on a
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-01
Highlights of the Big Fight
Before and After
By John La COste

Especial Correspondent Spokesman Newspapers)
arrived in New York City at 500 Sunday, June 18TH at
hotel reshen bit before going Pomp
Lakes Louis training On arrival at the Arena
mostly colored
people, gay Many who had ouneyd from states
time for Joe Louis to through his
training rope skipping boxing and four rounds of boxng)
climbing seeking positions the
Champs GYM to watch before meeting Max
Schmeing at Yankee Stadium Wednesday night.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-01
INQUISITIVE SAL
Hello folks:
By Helen M. Scott

Well, the big day, the glorious Fourth, has
rolled around once more We've been having
the joyful noises in our neighborhood for over
a week already, for two small boys were fond
ly presented with gigantic toy guns by some
we'll meaning friends and the chosen battle
ground seems to be right outside our windows
here =. Quite a number of picnics are being
planned for the day. I've heard of gang of
people planning to trip out to Taylor's Falls,
Minnesota and even to other distant points.
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IIZIIIIRlG|IRE

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The Washington times., 1938-01-15
Very Confidential

Folks 1Dho mail or phone
"neDs tips" about GoUern-
ment affairs or conditions
are frequently GUGrded free
the1ter tickets. Their names,
OF course, are kept highly
confidential, and thus it IS
advisable for those 10ith
juicy information to adopt a
"pen name" for identitcG-
ton in case they Wtn a
ticket. General items about
"tolkS in the office" may also
1Din, and often aWards are
made merely as a goodwill
gesture from The Times.
(PAL) besides your name
or "pen name" entities you
to call at this desk for ttpo
passes to Locus Palace, now
S wing "THE HURRI-
CANE" Those 1Dith (CAO
can head for the Capitol,
tDhich presents Walter Win.
cheH, Ben Bernie and 81.
none Simon in LOVE AND
HISSES," plus Benny DdUtS
and his "STARDUST RE.
VUE OF 1888" (COLD
means t1Do passes to see Mel.
SON Eddy and Eleanor PoU.
ell in "ROSALIE" at the Co.
lunlbid.
The Washington times., 1938-01-15
Program

Civil Service Week ceIebra.
tiOns, as outlined by AFGE:
Today: Address by Bernice
B. Heffner, national Secre-
tary, WJSV, 7:45 p. m.
Monday: Address by Rob-
ert Ramspeck, House Civil
Service Committee ch air.
man, for National Radio FO-
rum, WMAL, 1880 p. m.
(auspicied by the Starr.
Tuesday: Mass meeting,
Departmental Aud t orium,
Constitution Avenue between
Twelfth and Fourteenth N.
w. Addresses by Senators Bu-
low and O'MahOney, Repre-
sentative RamSpeck and Civil
Service Commissioners Mitch
ell, McMillin and Ordway.
Orchestra from U. S. Marine
Band begins fiesta at 1880
p. m. (At 1880 p. m. Com
missioner Mitchell will speak
over WJSV, introduced by
Charles 1. Stengle.)
Wednesday: Age dance
at Raleigh, free to those COM
ing with a member. Bureau
of Engraving and Printing
Orchestra to play, 9 p. m. un-
til l a. m.
The Washington times., 1938-01-15
M'MAHON ACTS
TO SPEED TRIALS

Acting to speed up jury docket
that has SOB cases pending, Pre-
siding Judge John P. Mcmahon,
of the District Police Court today
announced that beginnin g
Wednesday two of the four judges
will be assigned to jury cases.
In addition to the one judge
regularly assigned to preside over
jury cases, the judge presiding i'll
the District of Columbia branch
of Police Court will devote his full
time to hearing jury trials on
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fri
days until the docket is cleared.
The work of the judge in the D. c..
branch on the three days he is on
jury duty will be divided among
the judges in Traffic Court and in
the U. S. branch.
Official clerks records reveal
an increase in the number of jury
cases pending on January /, 1888,
over the first day of 1887. The
latter figure was 321 cases, as
compared to this years SOB. Main
reason for this years increase was
because Judge Isaac r. Hit was
Ill for several months last year.
1887 records show that a total
of 1852 jury trials was demanded
and that 2,480 were disposed Of,
375 by actual jury trials, the re-
mainder by guilty pleas.