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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-04-28
GERMAN DEMANDS ARE
REJECTED BY CZECHS

Praha, Czechoslovakia, April Is.
A firm mo" was said by political
circles today to be Czechoslovakia's
answer to Nazi Chieftain Konran
Henlein'S demand that she change
her foreign policy to suit the Ger
mans within her borders.
These well-informed circles said
it was an unacceptable proposition
which the government would not
consider under any circumstances.
The government was represented
as inclined to suspend judgment on
Henlein's other seven demands,
made on behalf of 100000 Ger
mans in Czechoslovakia, until the
leader of the country's Sudeten Ger
man party furnished more concrete
details.
Hen1ein's demands constituted an
eight point program calling for self
government with Nazi principles
for Czechoslovakias Sudeten Ger
mans.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-04-28
Aged Wilkes Man
Burned To Death
M. J. Laws Receives Fatal Burns
Trying TO Extinguish
Flames.
Especial to The Post)

N. Wilkesboro.- Funeral service
was held Friday for M. ]. Laws,
aged resident Of the Marley Ford
community who was burned to
death while attempting to extin-
guish a forest fire near his home
last Thursday morning.
Mr.. Laws, who would have been
81 years of age in July, was burn
ing brush when the fire got out of
control and into the nearby forest.
Despite warning of his daughter
and her efforts to get him to 60 to
the house and out of danger, he
persisted in his efforts to put out
the fire and his clothing caught fire
and burned him to death, Coroner
!. M. Myers said following an in
vestigation.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs
Martha Laws, and the following
children: Ed Laws, Ferguson; N. S
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-04-28
HORSE CREEK NEWS

Mrs. Polite Horn who has been
very sick is getting some better
now.
Mrs. Bette Kilby is mighty sick
with pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lizard Wiles are the
proud parents of a baby girl.
Miss Blanche Poe and. Chanie Cal
houn were married recently.
Mr.. Willard Ashley and Miss
Daniel Osborne were also married
recently.
Misses Cara and Brittle Carpen-
ter are visiting in Kingsport, Tenn
Mr.. billiard Osborne returned
home Thursday from Kirkwood
Pa.
Miss Mary Ham and brother,
Wade, spent Sunday at their grand
parents, Foster Eldreth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnnie Calhoun
spent Sunday eve at Stevie Perry's
There will be baptizing at SUI
gar Grove the first Sunday in May
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-04-28
Crowd Attended
Finals Here Thurs.
Ira T. Johnston Delivered In
spring Address. Awards
Made.

The auditorium at the West JET
fereon high school was filled to ca
pacity last Thursday night for the
schools final graduation exercise.
Speaking on the subject of,
"Choose You This Day., Attorney
Ira T. Johnston delivered an inspir-
ing message to the large graduating
class.
Diplomas and certificates of award
were presented by Prof. B. H.
Duncan, principal. The following
received special awards: Maria
Woodie, freshman class scholarship
award; Sallie Miller, valedictorian
and senior class scholarship award;
Odell Houck, sophomore class schol-
arship award; Odel1 Houck, sopho-
more class scholarship award; Geor-
gia Oliver, salutatorian award;
Donna Miller, best all round girl;
Lee Caudill, best all round boy;
Robert McNeill, junior class award.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-04-28
Worth Attending
WI. E. Conference
In Birmingham,
Ashe County Banker And Lay
Leader Is One OF IL Lay Del
egates From State.

Walter Worth, president Of the
Bank of Ashe and one Of the states
leading laymen of the Methodist
church, left Tuesday afternoon for
Birmingham, Ala, where he is at
tending the general conference OF
the Methodist Episcopal church,
South.
Mr.. Worth is lay leader of the
Statesville district and is one Of the
IL lay delegates from the state to
the conference. These general con-
ferences are held every four years
and this makes the third conference
that Mr.. Worth has attended.
Unification of all Methodism
which includes the Methodist
church, north and south and the
Methodist Protestant churches, will
be one thing to be decided on at the
conference. All other conferences
have voted favorably at last on thE
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-04-28
Scenic Beauty OF
Ashe Believed To
Enchanted Fowl
r.. ID. Coward Killed Large
White Sea Gull At Bald
win Saturday.

The scenic beauty of the noun
tains in Ashe and along the Park
way is so enchanting and inspiring
that even the fowls Of the air are
being attracted to this section, is
the belief of several local citizens
who witnessed an unusual incident
last Saturday.
A large, beautiful white sea gull,
one of the first ever seen in Ashe,
flew across Negro mountain Satur-
day morning flying south. Several
are said to have shot at the web
footed sea fowl, but it was Robert
D. Coward, Baldwin postmaster,
who brought him down. Mr.. Col
ward shot the bird on the wing with
rifle and it descended to the
ground.
From wing tip to wing tip il
measured IS inches and weighed 2
and "a pounds.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-04-28
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks
and appreciation to our many
friends and Neighbors Ifor their
sympathy, kindness and help during
the illness and death of our hus-
band and father.
MRS. E. L. DUVALL and
CHILDREN.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-04-28

and Alice Laws, Purlear route; r.
Laws and Mrs. Julis Obrey, King;
Zollie J. Laws, Pomona; Mrs. Bud
Marley, Purlear.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-04-28

Eighty-six All club members of
Guilford county have seeded feed
patches for wildlife development
in their communities. -
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
LADY IN
SHOW AT FORT

(Cont. from First Sports Page)
class, open, will feature wednes-
day nights card.
In the student team jumping
event, the competition will be
offered by Virginia Military
Institute and Pennsylvania Mill
tary School.
AS the advance sale is over
the $4,000 mark, the financial
success of the event is already
assured. The remaining seats
are priced at $3.50, $1.50 and 81.
Riding her chestnut mare, Dot,
Mrs. Roosevelt will compete
against Mary Cranes Porac,
Kitty Smyer's Lurline and Anne
Hagner's Phantom Lady, in
addition to several entries from
the U. S. Randle Stable.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01

Bobby Matthias, local Golden
Glove champion and All-Amer.
ican welterweight titleholder,
went at it with both fists today
in preparation for the coming
intercity boxing carnival at
Catholic University Friday night.
The local ruler of the anna
teur welterweight rooSt is in for
plenty of trouble and he isn't
taking any chances. On an all
star, all-champion card which
brings together the MaSSachu-
setts State champions and wash
ington's Golden Glove cham
pions, Matthias is scheduled to
meet rough, tough Gene Roubi-
chaud, a hard slugging amateur
with a dazzling record.
In one year of fighting the
New England battler has won IA
prizes and scored more than
80 knockouts. Last month he
whizzed his way through the
Massachusetts, State finals, win
ming the championship by the
knockout route.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
CLOTHIERS BID
in TIMES LOOP

Because college basketball
teams are using Tech High Gym
this Saturday and the Saturday
following, the Washington Times
Community Center Basketball
Leagues bargain day" triple
headers will be held Tuesdays.
Tonight Flying Eagles play Lit
tie Tavern at 1880 o'clock and
Delaware and Hudson clashes
with Regal ClothierS in the second
game.
CHANCE TO TIE F. B.I
Royals, undefeated in two
starts, have a chance to match
the G.men in number of games
won and with the usual skilled
performances of Viana, Walker,
Smith, Sullivan, Folliard, Raedy
and Curtin, this can happen with
out too much trouble.
Should Delaware and Hudson
be ION it's game" however, the
fur will fly, for a victory for the
Coalmen would enable them to
pass the Clothiers. There is a
possibility that Don CARRIER, who
recently injured his broken hand,
may be able to return to action to-
night.
HENDERSON HITS STRIDE
Milt henderson seems to have
hit his stride finally and he,
Knocky Thomas and Burdette
Cogar can stir up enough action
for anyone.
Little Tavern figures a chance
to break into the victory column
at the expense of the Flying
Eagles. The Hamburger boys
have had touch luck dropping
one game by two points and an
other by three.
Flying Eagles are not soaring
at present, but the Birds have
won much favor by their fight
against odds, refusing to give up
despite big first-half leads piled
up against them.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
MASONIC LEAD
TO centennial

Centennial is leading the Ma
sonic Duckpin League pack by
virtue of a forfeit from Singleton
as the erstwhile leader, King
David, tripped twice over a stub
born Albert Pike team, the
Mountain Peakers grabbing the
odd decision by four pins.
Hiram also ran into a two-one
trimming at the hands of a Teju-
venated Lafayette quint and
slipped further down in the race.
Standings:
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
PASTOR FAILS
TO IMPRESS

(COnt. from First Sports Page)
nolds, the referee, was belted on
the chin.
Mr.. Reynolds went into the first
movement of his dance, but re-
covered CALAMITY and told the
warriors to go ahead boxing.
1t took more than the malevo'
lent influence of Fistiana's evil
Eye" to bring Johnny Windsor
home in front in his battle with
Tommy Tucker, a veteran of Col
den Gloves competition. Tucker
won easily.
In the second preliminary con
test of six rounds, Buster Carroll
ruined the District debut of Lou
Jallos, the movie hero Of Cleve,
land.
-O'NEILL.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01

It was the first victory for the
Garrett Park team over the Purple
quint in four years. The victory
places the PrepS in tie for Sec
ond place with Gonzaga, with ST..
Johns out in front.
Individual star of the game was
Earl Nader, guard of the Prep
team, who scored II points and
played a bang-up floor game.
Bobby Boylan, Prep forward,
starred defenSiVely.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
Cochran Leads
Jake Schaefer

BOSTON, Feb. G.N.S0 Play
lin the 3,6OO-point 1872 balkline bill
lizard world championship chal-
Ilenge match between Welker Coch-
ran of San Frincisco and Jake
Schaefer of Chicago, defending
titilist, continued today with Coch.
ran leading by 339 points.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01

Georgetown opened the scoring
and ran up an early lead to hold
a 1910 advantage at half-time.
In the only other school tilt Of
the day yesterday, the Mont
gomery-Blair girls team trounced
GaitherSburg, 16-9. Helen Run
davold, Blair forward, was the in
dividual star of the fray, scoring
Y points. Blair led at half-time,
Is
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
St.JOhn's s, Columbia
divide Net HOnOrs

NEW YORK, Feb. l QN.SO
The Eastern intercollegiate indoor
tennis championships were con-
Ecluded today with st. Johns Uni
versity and Columbia dividing the
laurelS.
In the singles final Joseph Fish.
bach of st. Johns conquered
Chauncey steele, Columbia, 60,
I6-3, 81, but in the doubles final
steele and Charles Gilbert de
feated Fishbach and Joe Merkle
6+3, 6-, IS. Columbia also
won the team title.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
GOOde Cleaners
To Battle Plaza

Goode Cleaners meet Plaza Bev-
erage tonight at 8 o'clock, and
lexington faces Eastern at 9, to
open the second half Of the North
east Community Center Basket
ball League. The Eastern A. C.
has replaced the Morris Boys Club
in the circuit.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
MILDLY Gymnast
Lost for Season

ANNAPOLIS, Md. Feb. Mid.
shipman Worthington, German
town, Pa, was lost to the gym
team for the remainder of the
season when he suffered a frac-
tured shoulder blade in a gym
match against Penn State last
Saturday.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
C. e P. Ladies
BOWLing League

SEASONS RECORDS
High individual game, Lewis (North),
1886; high individual average, Bechtold
General Office), 1OO-24; high individual
set, A. Vito AUXILIARY Service Bureau,
fice), "a; high strikes, A. vito (Auxiliary
Service Bureau) and Greene Conner
ciaD, IT; high team game, North, 64S
high team set. North, 1,479; high flat
game, Holman General Office), s5.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
Norton Snutches Lead
In Locul Scoring Race
Win
As Center Baqs
23Points
By CHICK KENNY

Maryland's sophomore basket
ball find" of the season, the lad
who turned down Red Sox con,
tract for a college degree and the
chance to score field goals and
pitch shutouts for his tie a m,
Charley Norton, roosts atop OF
the District colleges scoring pack
today.
The black-haired center dropped
% points through the hoops last
night at the College Park Coli
scum to aid his Terrapin team.
mates defeat Virginia Tee h,
42-35.
Norton, in his scoring ava.
lanche, sank 20 field goals and
three charity heaves, to bring his
seasons point total to 143 and to
Jump ahead of Wayne Ambrose,
Catholic U. forward, by a margin
of nine points.
AMBROSE SET PACE
Ambrose has paced the drib-
blers since the opening game Of
the season.
The game between the Terps
and the Gobblers last night was
a battle of centers. AS Norton ran
wild for Maryland, so did Mel
Henry, pivot ace of the Virginians,
star. Henry annexed Is points
to aid the Tech cause.
Both teams had their eyes on
the basket last night, with the re-
suit that the lead exchanged
hands continually throughout the
first half.
TECH SNATCHES LEAD
MARYLAND started fast, but Tech
came up to go in the lead at 12-8.
However, a late scoring rally gave
the Terps an 1916 advantage at
half time. Norton registered nine
of his % points in the first half.
1t was in the second half that
play individually and collectively
swirled about the Maryland center
and when he pushed forth his
triumphant bid for scoring honors.
Maryland went ahead on Norton's S
bundle of points early in the sec
ond half to bring the count to
32-24. However, Norton took the
life out of the Tech party by a
couple of additional baskets to sew
up the tilt.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
Mdthius Fedrs Mass. Foe

to which the boxing commits
sion and the A. A. U. authori-
ties granted a sanction, proceeds
of the event will be turned over
to the fund to aid the President
in his fight against infantile
paralysis.
Tickets went on sale today at
A. G. Spaulding's and Catholic
University. Prices are $1.50
and 81.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
John Dodge Plays
PrOcita, Cue Star

Joe Procita, professional cueist,
will meet John Dodge, 1887 Dis
trict amateur champion, tonight
in an exhibition match at the
Lewis and Kraus billiard parlors
at 7 o'clock.
Last night Gene Ruark, current.
ly leading the D. C. cue tourna'
Iment, defeated George Burns,
|35-le.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01

SEASONS RECORDS
High team game-Barrister, $40; Leo-
anon No. 1, 633. High individual set
Lebanon No. l, 1924; Barrister. 1.75S.
1908: simon, 11S-45; Schlosser, 117-25.
High individual games-Eckert, 16S; W;
Koontz, 163; Wolfe, 1853. High individual
sets-Litchfield, 442; W. Koontz. AIS;
Phillips, 40S. High strikes-Phillips -;
W, Koontz, AZ; Del Vecchio, 81. High
spares-Dixon, 1874: Bittenbender. III;
Phillips 1872. High weelly games-W.
Koontz, ISL; Simon, 145.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
DINIAs FURNITURE FOR SALE
with BARDAAA HOLMES. ..t.Lay

HERE's q chance to have that
dining room furniture that you
have wanted for such q long time.
1t is full suite Of furniture con.
sisting Of six chairs. table with
leaves, a buffet, serving table and
china closet. This is in fine con-
dition and would grace anyone's
home. If you are interested in furni-
ture OF this particular type, get In
touch with the owner at 1928 Bit.
more st. N. w. col. $3.50
STENOTYPE FOR SALE
TN these days Of hustle and hustle,
it's a pretty safe bet that you
will be better off If you have been
trained in some line Of work. One
Of the newest machines today is the
Stereotype, something a bit differ
ent from the usual method Of sten.
ography. This machine, which is
for sale. is a new model, complete
with a printed course for home
studying and is priced at $65. If
you apply yourself to the study of
this machine you will be surprised
at the many opportunities you will
have for well-paying position. This
machine can be inspected at 1918
N st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
OCCIDENTAL PIN
TEAM TO BOWL
RECALLS FEB. 2

Duckpin fans, lend an ear. The
crack Occidental Restaurant team
and Max Rosenberg's Regal Neon
Sign All-Stars are going to shoot
it out again at Convention Hall,
on Washington's Birthday, Febru.
ary %.
1t seems the Occidentals have
come in for some ribbing since
losing to the Royals in the Wash
ington Herald Christmas Fund
match. It cost Fred Buchholz, the
Occidental backer, a pretty penny
but Buchholz, to the tune of 81 900,
says that Max Rosenberg's out.
fit can't do it again, almost hint
ing that they were lucky in catch
ing his band Of howitzerS off
stride.
But Max isn't one for backing
out of money matches.
In the holiday clash the Neon
Sign crew after a nip-and-tuck
battle won out in the final game
by a slim 16-pin margin, 3,O16 to
5000.
Buchholz, vacationing in White
Sulphur Springs, Va, has had
Dutch Newman, Occidental team
captain, carry on negotiations
with Rosenberg. Newman, in
what looms as the hottest team
match of the season. will send
AStor Clarke, Perce Wolfe, Joe
Freschi, Bill Krauss and Ollie
Pacini to the firing line.
Against this array of experts,
Rosenberg will depend on Ed
Blakeney, Joe Harrison, Hokie
Smith, Johnny Anderson, Howard
Parsons and himself to bring home
the bacon.
Ida Weinberg, president Of the
What's in a Name League, today
holds the seasons record game
for her loop with 139. In taking
the honor away from Mayme File
harty, whose effort she topped by
one stick, Ida, aided by Alberta
Pollard's 326 led the champions
and leading w. A. c. S. to a 2-1
win from F. c. A. Rebecca Black
mans BOT was tops for the losers.
Mines won two from Navy Yard
No. when Ruth Johns shot high
set Of 327.
The Charley Bell Sweepstakes
IS finding favor among many Of
the city's league bowlers. Last
night at Lucky Strike Bob Renfro
shot 384 to win an entry in a.
Procurement League. preliminary,
He topped j. j. McMahon's $40.
The inaugural of this event win
be staged at Convention Hall Sun.
day. Two five-game blocks will be
rolled. Entry fee is $3.50. Handi-
cap is half the difference between
a bowler'S league average and 122
scratch. Wootton Young, president
OF Convention Hall, has sweetened
the Kitty 500 as a starter.
A season record team set Of
1,705 was chalked up by the Sui
tana rollers in the A. & P. League
with Clarence Dondero's $50 and
Jimmy Hollands 378 proving the
big wailops. Nectar was saved from
a whitewashing when Heider came
through with 1913 in the middle
skirmish. Red Circle grabbed a
game out of the fire from Mayfair
when Bill Scidenberg's 148, top
string of the night and Joe
Rhodes 142 came toA the rescue.
Sunnyfield winning three games
from Sunnybrook and Eight
O'Clock sweeping Our Own, held
their respective pacesetting in
first and second places.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
WANTED: A FIRE ESCAPE

10 you have a little fire escape
around the house that you are
not using. No kidding. If you have
house that you are considering rec
modelling and it has q fire escape.
this gentleman, whose telephonO
number is North CATS, will buy the
old one. It must be made Of iron
and still usable, and Of course, must
be very reasonable. There Is always q
sale for everything; so be wise, look
around and see what you have that
you can sell.
HAVING A PARTY?
4 RE you going to have a party and
invite Eddie, you know the boy
that plays the piano so well? And
you haven't plano. What a pre-
dicament to be in. Well, If you cali
National 1928, the Arthur Jordan
Piano Co., corner Of Thirteenth and
G Streets N. W., they will send you
a piano on the monthly rental terms
OF only $3.50. Then your party will
be q bowling success.
WHY De COLD?
WHY sit and shiver because the
w house is cold and draughty
when you can buy one Of those cirs
culating heaters for such a reason.
able amount. This is the No.
Heater and 1t is in good condition.
You will be surprised how much
heat they circulate and how econ.
omical they are to use. If you are
in need of a heater call Atlantic
Ills for appointment to inspect.
NOT WATER BOILER
TUsT imagine being able to buy .
y hot water boiler for only 915.00.
This boiler is usable and Is in
good working condition. II the one
you have now is giving you trouble.
1t would be a far better investment
. to replace it with this one. You
will find the boiler at No. Edmons-
ton Road. Riverdale, Md. The tele-
phone number Is Greenwood 2734-W.
going through these pages foe
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
Silver Spring
BOULing League
GEORGIA AVENUE LEAGUE

High team games Pauls Place. 62S;
Cornelius Printing, 625; sandfords 614.
High team sets-Patton's, 1,745; Grotto
Grill, 1,727; Cornelius Printing, 1.722.
High Individual games-Arbaugh (Sand-
fords), 1853: Fling (Pauls Place., 1853;
Kephart (Brooke's), 1853.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01

n e W ly a p
pointed g e n
eral manager
of the dodder-
in G Dodgers
of FlatbuSh,
we did the
carrot ot-topped
gentleman a
grave injus-
tice.
Recounting,
largely from
memory, how
Lawrence OF
FlatbuSh had
been one OF
4Lo rinn1eoH.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
Bankers Duckpin
BOWLing League
STANDING OF TEAMS
SEASONS RECORDS

High individual rames-A. Wright
Gamer Sec. & Tr. Co., No. y. 173; C.
Holldge (Riggs Nat. Bank). 1853; NJ
Handy (Nat. Met. Bank), 16S. High in
& Tr. Co. No. y, 446; ]. Bridges (Riggs
Nat. Bank) and N Gotthardt (Amer
Sec. Tr. Co.. No. ~, 3s3 each. High
team games-City Bank No. /, 622
American Security e. Trust Co., No.
621. High team sets-American Sc
curity e. Trust Co, No. /, 1855; City
Bank, No. l and Union Trust Co., 171E
each.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
GOn&Ag0 Qplnt Upset
By Ge0rgetO@'n Prep

One of the biggest surprises of the in local scholastic
basketball circles registered yesterday when Georgetown
Prep Gonzaga the Gonzaga GYM 2714 in Cath
olc Scholastic Basketball League game.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
Bill Coru1n S
Column

NEW YORK, Jan. 81 QN.So
In q recent opus herein about
Lawrence Stanford MacPhall,
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
RUGS

DO you need a new rug for your
homer The New York Rug Co..
located at 1772 Columbia Road, has
some excellent bargains to offer You.
For instance a large room-sized rug
sells for only $3.50, scatter rugs
start at Ssc and up. This is a fine
opportunity to buy your rug very
reasonably, for this firm is located
out OF the high rent district and
can afford to sell their merchan.
oise very cheaply. Drive out and
take a look at these rugs. You may
find one to your liking.
The Washington times., 1938-02-01
Paddock Picks EN-
AT HIALEAH


WEATHER CLEAR, TRACK
FIRST RACE-Prrse $500 maiden 2yearoIds fuonga
The Washington times., 1938-02-01

Don't stop here Keep going through these pages fOe
other outstanding offers.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

bosun's dungareesp' he ordered in stentorian
tones.
Il WON'T l won't You can't make me. I'll
tell my old man when we get back to New York.
He'll sink this damn scow and burn all of you!"
He struck the dishrag from the shippers
hand. Captain Blum yanked him out of his
seat Pick it up and clean the bosuns pantsv'
he said in low voice.
Matteo twisted and squirmed, but the
shippers grip held. The boy squinted up at
Captain Blum uneasily The shippers eyes
were no longer mild. There was something in
them he d never seen in any eyes. 1t was more
than threat He was familiar with intimida-
ton backed up with gun. This was some
thing entirely new. Menace by virtue of
vested authority. He picked up the dishrag