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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
Selected Poem
JOURNEY BY STARLIGHT

IhIllel WHlVeHeau k1lCky III VLle NeW 1OTk 4lIleS Where have you beenP" my parents asked As came up the road. And so paused there suddenly
 And set aside my load I've come long way through the night" told them standing there Shaking the dewfall from my head
 "Yes, yes," they said, but where?" T journeyed through grove of pines Where shafts of moonlight feil, Then climbed into tall bay tree;
 You see--here's many a belll V Take them, and keep them, If you will" I handed them @ few, Knowing their eyes were still on mine. Again shook the dew Upon my hair upon my sleeve.
 "Yes, yes" they said, i've know; But getting to the truth again.
 What made you tarry SOP" T stopped beside brook and sat
 Upon the moss-rocks there And suddenly, before knew,
 A star was mirrored clear, And then another, and I threw
 A rock then 1t was full Of stars and planets and a moon
 And so I waded cool, Up to my knees"-I showed them where Then, honest as a stone, took the road and came straight back Alone journeyed, alone" "Alone2" they questioned. Are you surep Not many lad goes down Into the pine groves thick with night Without some lass from town" "Alone,' answered, facing them. Nov go into the house." My father said, and followed me With dark and breeding brows But tossing in my bed that night, The Summer moon flame, heard the silence speak to me, I heard 1t call her name.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
Current Comment

I did 1t because 1t looked like I would have to stay on a' farm the rest of my life.
 Harlan Hopkins, le, of Dan- bury, Wis, explaining, accord ing to police. why he killed his father, mother and brother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14

Streseman was a greater man than Hitler. He got what he wanted for Ger many by peaceful means, without arma- ment or bluster, by making friends of neighboring countries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14

Some folks are kicking about Com- munist counselor at Harvard University, but red is Harvard's color.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14

Size isn't so important. Astronomers have found star 10,000000 times as big as our sun, but spread out so thin that there's no more stuff in 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
Daily w 
 Washington
High Catholic Church Dignotories Privately Predicting That Archbishop Mooney Will Succeed Cardinal Hoyes; Supreme Courts New Rules Most
 Important Reform in Half Century
By DREW PEARSON
and ROBERT q ALIEN

WASHINGTON, September IA - High Catholic churchmen are predicting privately that Archbishop Edward Mooney of Detroit will succeed to the red hat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14

ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Homage k pronounced hom'- agej not om'.age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New oYrk, Sept. 14.-Theatrical First Nights are here again. Out of the mothbags come the dapper male raiment and the ermine and many top hat is being dusted off.
 Mrs. Fussbudget is wondering what Mrs. Flutterbudget will wear to that Vinton Freedley musical and has sent espionage agents out to peep. The beaunticians are fash- ioning the mode after the current coiffure of Ina Claire and Gertrude Lawrence and other glamor girls. And MT. Moneybags, aware that MT. Moneygrubber has seats in Row B on the center aisle, already is striv- ing to procure his seats in Row A and outdo his social rival.
 Indeed, the folk who frequent first nights live in Q predatory world. Did Shakespeare say, "the plays the thing?" We'll that's hardly true as far as first nighters are con- cerned. The show, in their estima- ton, Is on their side of the foot lights.
 stylish Tardiness
 The usual number of autograph pests will haunt the pavements of the theaters and invade the Hobbies in quest of signature worthy names. They will bar normal progress through the street and the arcade that leads to the seating locations.
 Curtains will be announced to rise at 8:30 and will rise at Q p. m. Not that producers will not be act- ing in good faith, but 1t Is automatic among them that first fighters al- ways arrive 6 half hour after the scheduled time. But there will be those naive few of Us who will squat in our aisle chairs ct the pre-an- nounced moment. Please, no one ask Us why. And we will be trodden, cuffed elbowed and showed around for an hour after curtain rise by the latecomers.
 Lobby. gabblers
 As usual, lobby conversation be- tween the acts will Do as distant as the Himalayas from the show on view. Perhaps an occasional Doesn't she look gorgeousl" in reference to the leading lady or, by the same token, an occasional Doesn't she look atrocious" for the same per- sonage. But otherwise lobby talk, in our sad experience, always has run something like this
 Why, darling. you do look just divine. Too, too, divine We play- ed bridge with the Asterbilts last night. He's such 6 bore, don't you think? Yes, I got 1t direct from Mainbocher Oh, no, I made him tear up the pattern after he sold t to rae. He's such . dear, don't you think
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose . three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques. tion of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Blu. reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be un. dertaken. Be sure all mali is ad. dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU. REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington. D. c.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14

e. How many weddings have there been in the White House9
 A. There have been fourteen. The first was in 1911, during the ad- ministration of President Madison and the last was in 1914, when the daughter of President Wilson mar- ried William Gibbs McAdoo, then secretary of the treasury.
 e, Which states do not require automobile drivers licenses7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14
Test Y Q UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven 0f these test questions? Turn to last page for tho answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-14

e. How long is the Island of Cuba9
 A. About 7S0 miles.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08

Many families, particularly
where there are children make
the selection and bringing home
# the Christmas tree a somewhat
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08
By STELLA w. ANDERSON

Have you ever stopped to think
what Christmas would be without
festive decorations in the shop
windows and your home? The
store keeper appeals to your i'm
agination and arouses the Christ
mas spirit by featuring his gifts
amid colorful backgrounds.
In our home TOGO we can add
gaiety to the holiday spirit by
wreathing our doors in green
garland, placing twig or
branch here and there amid
glowing candles. Every green
branch or red berry has its place
at this season Of joy and gladness.
Too often we stress artificial dec
orations instead of making use of
natures own. 1t is true that Of
ten time the two may be artfully
combined for effectiveness. For
tunately nature has blessed Ashe
county with a bountiful variety
Of evergreens and shrubs which
will help your home say "a
Merry Christmas.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08
John T. Grogan
Died AT Age OF 90

John T. Grogan, well known
citizen of Todd succumbed to a
fatal stroke of paralysis, early
Friday morning, at the age of 90
years.
Funeral services which were
attended by large number of
friends and relatives were held
at the home at Todd on Sunday
afternoon. Rev. Mr.. Husk and H.
c. Winkler were in charge
The deceased who had long
made his home in this county
was engaged in farming for many
years. His wife died some years
ago. He is survived by the fol-
lowing children: Robert, Joseph,
Walter, Willard Grogan, Mrs. j.
H. Green of Greensboro, Mrs
james Kimberling of West Jeffer-
son, Mrs. w. F. Isaac of Gladys,
Va, Mrs. Bessie Wilcox of Wiki
esbCro, and Miss Onie Grogan of
the home place.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08

of ritual Children enjoy this
as it makes them feel that they
are paying an important part in
the holiday custom. Cedars,
spruce, pine, white pines and
jumpers all make suitable trees
adaptable to decorations. Care
should be taken not to secure a
tree tco large for space in which
it is to be used as it may become
bother rather than thing of
beauty in our homes. For the
trees sake, do not top large trees
and leave nature with mutila-
ton. Look until you find a small
one shaped nicely. A little prun-
ing will often shape a cedar to
your desire without destroying
any of its natural beauty.
Next week we will tell you
something about Christmas table
centers and some of the customs
associated with the use of certain
Christmas decorations.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08
Laurel, too, can be used.


Laurel, too, can be used.
If you want an etched effect for
your windows, take your copper
wire for a foundation and simply
intwine it wits a single spray of
ivy, then hang from top of it a
tiny red paper bell and finish off
the bottom with a bow of one
inch width matching ribbon with
six or eight inch streamers. Each
lovely leaf will stand out like
an etching and will remind you
Of the windows in the day when
Dickens wrCte his immortal
Christmas Carol. Winter ferns
and galax leaves found in abund-
ance in Ashe county also make
lovely wreaths. You will find
the galax leaves much more last
ing than the more delicate ferns
which are apt to wither quickly
in our over-heated homes.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08
Mrs. America Bard
Died At Age OF 80
Funeral Service HI cid At
ROans Creek Baptist
Church.

Funeral services for Mrs.
America Bare Bard of Wag-
oner were held Friday at the
Roans Creek Primitive Baptist
church of which she was a mem
Der.
The deceased who was born
Nov. II, 1858, was 80 years old
last month. Death was the re-
suit of general complications.
She was married to John Bard,
who proceeded her to the grave,
and to them were born IL chill
dren, six of whom have died.
The children who survive are
bert and Ed. Bard of Crumpler;
Mrs. ]. D. Burgess, Mrs. F. M.
Allen, and George Bard of Wag-
oner and Wiley Bard of Alexan-
der, Ohio. Two brothers, Shade
Bare of Montana, and John Bare
of Glade Springs also survive;
and one sister, Mrs. John String
er of Wagner.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08
Decorative Wreaths

Wreaths require little skill and
can be made by almost anyone.
First get a supply of wire that is
stiff enough not to sag yet is pill
able enough to be bent into
shape, then secure spool of No.
% copper wire. Get out your
wire cutters and strong pair
of pruning shears and get to
work. To make a mixed wreath
select sprays of cedar, pine and
spruce for your foundation and
add the finer evergreens later.
BY alternating your wiring you
can cover up most of the rough
ends. Hang your wreath up on a
nail from time to time and then
step back and see if you are keep
ing it well balanced. When you
have achieved sufficient body
with evergreens, holly or other
types of red berries can be added
to give it the final touch of color
Or perhaps you prefer bow Of
red satin ribbon with streamers
hanging below the wreath. Take
care that your ribbon is not too
narrow to spoil the proportions
of the wreath. If you have an
abundance of holly, it will make
an attractive wreath but will be
harder to handle than evergreens.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08
PAUL F. PARSONS

Paul E. Parsons, infant son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Parsons, was
Dorm August 2, 1886, and died No
vember %, 1888, making his short
stay here two years, three months
and twenty-six days.
He was a loving, obedient son
and was loved by all who knew
him. We are parted for a sea-
son, but we'll meet again on the
Resurrection morn.
He has gone to be with Jesus,
In that happy home above;
God needed him to sing up there,
In that land of peace and love.
He was tender, pure and faint,
Never Knowing sin or strife;
Now he is dwelling in heaven,
Knowing there eternal life.
He was like a fragrant flower,
The very jewel of the home;
Let's net grieve because he left
us,
Well meet when Jesus comes.
May his passing set us thinking,
Old and young, large and small;
We have to go, there's no delay
ing,
When the loving Savior calls.
Written by
JONES w. PARSONS.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08
lGz
90
Pine Sprays

Nothing gives such a clean pun
gent order as the pine and its
graceful branches are adabtable
to most types of vases. Find a
tree that had been protected from
the wind and had not shed its
Genes and you will be surprised
at the many ways you can use 1t.
Or even if the cones have fallen
off they can be wired on in clust-
ers again. For novel effects try
painting them with gold or sill
yer radiator paint. This metallic
sheen forms a pleasing contrast
to the rich dark green of the pine
needles. 1 have also seen these
cones enameled red, which is a
rather tedious process but is well
worth the effort when you con-
slider the beautiful result achiev-
ed. Another novel effect which
can be worked out with pine
branches or other evergreen is
tic wire amid their green leaves,
small red apples. Cranberrles
may aso be used to add a gay
red to wreaths or branches. Sc
ect firm ones, not too ripe, as they
will last longer and will soon rip
en- in a heated room.
Line yur fruit bowls with short
sprays of pine and then fill them
with Magma Bonums or any other
bright red apples to add to your
color note.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08
FLEETWOOD SCHOOL

On Friday night, December 2,
the Blue Ridge Maskers present
ed three one-act plays: dead
Expense, Betty, Behave" and
The Neighbours. The plays
were we'll acted and reflected
credit upon the actors. Two vo-
cal numbers were rendered bv
the gI3e club, accompanied at
the piano by Mrs. Myrtle Swan.
Miss Edwina Lemly accompani-
ed Miss Beulah Osborne to her
nome at Laurel Springs to- snend
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08
MRS. OSBORNE WAS
BURIED HERE WE'D

Funeral service was held yes
terday for Mrs. Hannah Osborne
of this place who died at her
home in West Jefferson on Tues
day. Rev. w. T. Wilmington, pas
tor of the First Baptist church,
was in charge of the service and
interment followed in the Sapp
cemetery.
The deceased is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. Lee Tester
man of West jefferson and Mrs.
Annie EaStridge of Hemlock.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08

The legislature will soon meet
again and open with a "Brayer".
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08

the weekend. Miss Osborne al
so had as her guests Messrs. Dale
Woodie, CISCO Woodie and Ever
cite Shepherd.
The honor roll for Fleetwood
school the past month was: Sec
ond grade, Annie Clyde Greene,
Christine Vannoy, Helen Houck,
Talmadge Kimberlin; third grade,
Donald Friesland; fourth grade,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08
BALL AND STEPHENS
TO PREACH IN COUNTY

Elders Teddy Ball, of Ronsom,
KY, and E. S. Stephens, of Ally,
Va, will preach at several
churches in Ashe county during
the Christmas week, W.. w. Da-
Wis, of Galax, Va, has announced.
The schedule of services is as
follows:
Pond Mountain, Dec. 81; Big
Helton, %; North Fork, %; Roan's
Creek, "a and Is; Bear Creek, 26:
Riverview, 81; Senter, %.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08

Elsie Wilcox and Billy Kimber-
lin: fifth grade, Marie Kimberlin,
Mary Greene and Jean Goodman;
sixth grade, Violet Mae Greene,
Bernice Johnson and Virginia
Hughes; seventh grade, Edith
Yates, Mona Church, Louise
Fletcher, Ann 'Cowles, Margaret
Hughes, Othello King, Clara Nell
Bledsoe and Ella Goodman.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08
HOLD LAST RITES
FOR MRS. KELLER

Last rites for Mrs. Rebecca E.
Keller of Fleetwood were held
on Sunday at the Laurel Springs
Baptist church. A large crowd
attended the services which were
conducted by the Rev. w. c.
Green.
The deceased who was we'll
known and highly respected died
at the age of rs as the result of
dropsy. She is survived by one
son L. N. Keller of Fleetwood.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-12-08
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends
and relatives for the kindness and
sympathy expressed to us during
the recent illness and death of
our infant son.
MIR. and MRS. EARL
PARSONS.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-07-04
LEAGUE NAMED
FOR House IN
9TH DISTRICT
Burgin Takes Small Lead
Over Deane in the
Eighth

RALEIGH, July l.-W. q. Bur
gin. of Lexington. held q slender
lead over {. b. Dcane, of Rock
ingham. on the basis Of complete
unofficial returns in the eighth
congressional district run-otf pri-
mary for congress.
The vote on unofficial returns
was: Burgin 1887, Dcane 49,
BOZ.
The cloSencSs Of the vote indi-
Gated that both candidates would
probably await official returns be-
fore cOnceding victory or defeat.
In a run-off primary in the sixth
district. Judge Lewis f.. league,
of High Point, won the nomina-
ton from Oscar G.. Barker. The
vote was: league 1886. Barker
1871.
In the sixth judicial district, }.
Abner Barker apparently won the
solicitOrial nomination from RlV-
ers d. Johnson, of Warsaw.
In 70 of the IS precincts in the
2lst judicial district. K. j. Scott,
of Danbury. polled i heavy vote
over Allan ID. Ivie. ,Ir.. of Leaks
vile. for the solicitorlal nomlna-
ton.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-07-04
Bat Cave School.
Patrons Protest
Proposed Merger

4 crowd OF approximately 100
patrons Of the Bat Cave school on
Saturday afternoon met school OF
ririals at the school building to
protest against the proposal to
consolidate the Bat Cave instltu-
ton with either Edncyvillc or
Lake Lure school, in Rutherford
county.
4 petition protesting any such
action, signed by nc people. was
presented to q. J. Hollar, member
Of the state school commission.
Mr.. lioIicr mate no statement rs
to action he would recommend.
At present high school students
from the Bat Cave section are en-
rolled at the Edncyville high
school and are transported to
school by bus.
The present Fat Cave clemen-
tary school is housed in Il modern
brick building, built at a cost of
several thousand dollars.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-07-04
MRS. ZEBULON
WEAVER DIES
Wife Of Congressman Had
Long Been Ill; Funeral
Tuesday

ASHEVILLE, July 4. - Mrs.
Anna Capcrs Hyman Weaver, wife
Of Congressman Zebulon Weaver
of the 18th North Carolina con-
gressional district, died at 7:3O
o'clock last night at her home here
after a long illness.
Mrs. Weaver was born Septem-
Der IA, 1872, at New Bern. the
daughter of Col. Theodore Ballard
LYMAN, a member OF Lees cav
airy during the War Between the
States, and Mrs. Anna Gardner
Lyman.
She and Congressman Weaver
were married October IL, 1899.
Surviving are her husband and
five children, Mrs. G.. Fl. Hites,
Mrs. Frances W. Cuthrell and
Xebulon Weaver, Jr., of AshevllIe;
Theodore II. Weaver of Salisbury,
and Mrs. J. Frank Johnson Of At
lanta. and by nine grandchildren.
All members of Mrs. Viewers
family were at the bedside when
she died.
Funeral services will be con-
Quoted at II o'clock tomorrow
morning at the First Presbyterian
church of which Mrs. Weaver was
a member. Burial will be in Riv-
erside cemetery. Complete funeral
arrangements will be announced
later.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-07-04
CITES 3 NEEDS
OF MISSIONS
DIR. M. B. Stokes Says Mil
lions Never Heard
Christ's Name

The three great needs Of for
eign missions today are prayer.
money. and the volunteered ser
vices of young men and women,
DR.. NJ. b. Stokes, Methodist mis-
siOnary to Korea for the past 30
years, declared in sermon at the
First Methodist church Sunday
morning.
There are millions Of people
in the Far East who have not on
" been deprived Of hearing Chris
tianity preached. but have not
even heard the name of Christ,
DR.. Stokes said.
He pointed out, however, that
in spite of the fact that the
Christian church has fallen far
short of the command to preach
the gospel in all lands, great sue
cess has attended missionary ac-
tivitv in the Far East.
He pointed out that Korea, with
about 100000 Christians worship
ing in about 5000 churches, has
more Christians than all Of the
Roman empire 65 years after the
death of Christ.
For a period Of about 10 years
DR.. Stokes was the personal rep
resentative of the local church in
the missionary field. While on
furlough he is delivering lectures
and sermons to many OF the
churches in the south.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-07-04
Hughes Projects
Flight To Paris

WICHITA, Kans., July a. (uP)
Howard Hughes, millionaire avia-
tor sportsman, and crew OF five
planned to take off at $3.50 a. M
(CST) for New York, where they
will begin a flight Parisward and
perhaps around the world.
Hughes and his companions
landed here last night after a
leisurely six-hour trip from Los
Angeles. Hughes wouldn't say
when he expected to reach New
York. A spokesman for the young
millionaire said it was assumed
it would be some time today.
Hughes left uncontirmed ru-
mors that he intends to continue
around the world after a flight
to Paris on which he was to act
as unofficial ambassador to the
New York Worlds fair.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-07-04
.LUSTY BALLOT
BATTLE LOOMS
Sen. Thomas, New Dealer,
Commits Future to
Oklahomans
By ARTHUR F. DeGREVE
Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, July S. (UP)
Handsome, white-haired Senator
Elmer Thomas, one Of President
Roosevelt's monetary advisers IN
the first new deal, commits his po-
Htical future to Oklahoma Demo-
Gratis July ~ in curtain,ralser
on lusty party primary Datties
next month.
Thomas has five opponents, but
the chief threats lie in Represen-
tative Conner Smith, strong advo-
cate of the Townsend old-age pen
sion plan, and Gov. E. w. Mar
land, one of the shrewdest cam
naigners in the southwest. Mar
lands strongest asset is his con-
troll of the state machine whereas
the federal patronage for okla.
boma has been largely in Thomas
hands. -,
The President already has inter
vened once in the contest and is
planning a second move in favor
of Thomas candidacy, although
the new deal is not an issue nor
is the struggle between conserVa-
tives and liberals as it is in some
forthcoming Democratic prlma-
ries. President Roosevelt dlssuad-
ed Representative Wesley Disney
from entering the contest, argu-
ing that Disney is too valuable to
CONTINUED on page four)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-07-04
N. Advertising
Campaign Draws
Many Inquiries

RALEIGH, July 4.-During its
first year, the advertising division
of the State Department of Con-
servation and Development re-
ceived 1000 inquiries from out
of-state persons interested in
North Carolina.
R. Bruce Etheridge, department
director, said the inquiries came
from every one of the AZ states.
Canada, and SO foreign countries.
A $250,00O fund was provided
by the 1887 general assembly for
the two-year advertising CAM
paign.
Etheridge estimated that tour
list business would total $50,0O0,-
600 in the state this year, $751;
100000 more than it amounted to
last year and $25, 100000 more
than in 1885.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-07-04

Hendersonville h tie Is and
boarding houses were filled to-
day, and the streets were crowd
ed with people as hundreds Of Wis
itors and local people began cele-
brating the Fourth Of July under
heavily overcast skies.
With no formal program ar
ranged for the day, crowds were
planning to celebrate the Fourth
according to their own dictates.
Swimming places and other resort
centers were crowded this morn
ing, while hundreds Of other peo-
pie set out to spend the day pic
nicking or in a quiet fashion.
The city was practically free
from disturbances and no acct
dents were reported this morn
ing. Police headquarters anticipat-
ed a heavy Tuesday court doc et
with Is cases already listed be-