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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-30

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-30
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-30

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-30

n. Res. q Pat os-An rights r.ssrv.s O.

YOUNGEST SHERIFF
At months Is days, Richard
J. Lewis 3rd was deputized as a
sheriff by his grandfather, now
commissioner of taxation in AL
bany, n. Y. Reason: For the
protection Of his father and
mother"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-30
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14

The pact between Stain and Hitler has
disillusioned many who have been taught
that there was a distinction between the
two varieties of totalitarian government
It turns out that instead of being enemies,
Hitler and Stain are working for the same
end the destruction of all human liberty.
But, as Prof T. V. Smith of the Univer-
sity of Chicago pointed out recently, it is
not the Hitler of Germany or the Stain of
Russia that we need to fear as much as the
little Hitlers and Stains in America"
They are at work all over the nation, try
ing to plant imported and definitely un-
American ideas in the minds of youth and
human nature for people to blame their
troubles upon someone else. They look for
scapegoat, and are ready to listen to any,
body who tells them that some particular
people, class or sect is responsible for their
distress.
The Nazi philosophy makes the Jewish
people the authors of the worlds economic
woes. In the Communist scheme of things,
Capitalism is to blame. Both PHILOSOPHERS
are completely material. Religion of any
sort is suppressed or discouraged, and the
moral principles of which religion is the
expression are cast overheard
Sensible people are not fooled They
know that neither in Germany nor in Rus
STA has the lot of the common people be-
come easier or happier; rather the con-
trary. Unfortunately there are self-seeking
demagogues and trouble-makers busily en-
gagged in trying to change the American
system of free enterprise, free thought and
free speech, and the other personal liber-
ties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, into
new scheme of things under which citizens
would become subservient subjects of an
all-powerful ruling clique or a single head
of the state
They will not succeed, in the long run
But it is up to every American to be on
guard lest even the least of his liberties
be encroached upon, openly or by stealth
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
TURKEY AT WARM SPRINGS

For the eleventh time in thirteen years
President Roosevelt sat down on Nov.
% to a Thanksgiving dinner in Warm
Springs, Ga, carving the turkey for the ten
infantile paralysis patients who sat at the
table with him and Mrs. Roosevelt. He had
said last April, when leaving the health
resort, ''Tll be back in the Fall if we dong
have a war" Europe'S war had not pre-
vented the keeping of the promise )
Warm Springs when first seen by Mr..
Roosevelt fifteen years ago, was a dilapica-
ted place. The chief building -Meriwea-
Their Inn-was ramshackle, leaky fire
trap frequented by poker playing planters.
A few rundown cottages clustered nearby,
and there was a swimming pool Of sorts.
But the waters, warm and buoyant, had
health-giving qualities. It was the waters
that led to the building of the foundation
Modern hospital buildings have been
constructed. There is surgical unit A
glass-enclosed swimming pool provides in
fantile paralysis patients with opportunity
for daily exercise under the supervision of
physlotherapists. In cottages and bungalows
on the foundations grounds, are quartered
most of the patients, and many of the hous-
es have entrances at street level, the bet
ter to accommodate those who must use
wheel chairs. A white brick chapel offers
undenominational services on Sundays
Last week the President relaxed at
Warm Springs. He swan in the pool At
the wheel of his own car he drove over
Georgia's red clay roads through coun-
tryside brilliant with the foliage of the
Southern Autumn. He talked with the
manager Of his farm and spent quiet hours
in his little white cottage on Pine Noun
tain. Telephone and telegraph kept him in
touch with Washington and the machinery
of government-(NewY York Times).
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
RESOLUTION
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY

Be it resolved by The Ashe
Lodge. Number GIL, A. F. and A.
NJ; That our Lodge and the Coun-
ty of Ashe have sustained a great
loss in the death of DR.. Marley
Blevlns who exemplified in his
life the ideals of service to hu
mainly which is the keystone of
Masonry.
That we express to his bereaved
family our sincere and heart felt
sympathy. That we treasure in
our memory the noble qualities
OF our deceased Brother; that we
profit by his example; that we
may individually and collectively
be inspired by his love of human
lty so that we too may serve our
day and generation.
That copy of these Resolutions
be sent to the family of the de-
ceased; copy to the Skyland Post
for publication; a copy to the Or
phans Friend for publication; and
that copy be spread upon the
permanent records of our Lodge.
This the 18th day of Deem
Der, 1889.
IRA T. JOHNSTON, Chm.
B. L. HAFER,
T. E. PARKER, Committee.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14

Progressive West Jefferson merchants
have already offered convincing proof that
this is the logical and ideal place for the
people of Ashe and surrounding counties to
do their Christmas shopping. Stores are
filled with the largest and most attractive
array of gift suggestions ever displayed
here before The streets, stores and win
dows are beautifully decorated; arrange
ments have been made to have Santa Claus
visit here again this Saturday and next;
the prices for merchandise are as low as
can be found anywhere; extra clerks are
on duty ready to give prompt service to
customers and additional attractions are
offered to shoppers in the form of cash
awards each Saturday. Trading at home
makes for more prosperity at home Show
your appreciation to our own merchants
and help build larger and better commu-
nifty and county by making this "trade
at home Christmas
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
Window Contest
Winners Named

In the Christmas window con-
test conducted by The Skyland
Post, the judges after careful con-
slderation, announced the follow
ing winners: first place, Gray
pears drug store; second, Central
Radio Co.; third, Belk's Dept
store. Cash prizes of So, 81 and ST
Will be awarded to the winners
as announced in The Post.
Honorable mention was given to
Parker's, j. F. Scott and Son and
Central Hardware company.
The contest was sponsored by
The Post and outside judges were
chosen to decide on the winners.
ALI OF the judges were business
or professional people not connec-
ted with any of the local stores.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
N uts
AND
Kernels
By
TROY I.
JONES

When a fellow tells a harmless
, lie for his benefit, don't quiz him
into further lying by demanding
too many details.
have seen faces that needed
lifting and a job of plastic sur
gerry be done, all in one operation
by good stiff upper cut!
Germany and Russia are the
greatest nations on earth-at least
that is what Hitler says.
The first message ever sent over
the telephone was a matter OF
and the result of an accident. The
telephone is still living UP to its
early tradition.
For some time I have been
hanging up a pair of ladies' stock
ings hoping Santa Claus would
fill them. Now here is my petit
ton to the ancient and venerable
bewhiskered gentleman Of many
Legendary tales of NTH" and
woe.
Oh Santa, patron saint of giving
and misgiving,
Listen to my prayer,
Put woman not in the stocking,
but in the hanging pair.
This I have done, you know for
many, many a year.
Santa please answer this so I
won't shed another tear.
l will be waiting, listening with
one eye from under the kiver,
Watching to see you, whether a
blond or brunette
You, old dear, are going to de-
liver.
If neither blond or brunette,
Cloth eyes I'll cover right up
in the bed.
For if it is neither blond or bru-
nette she will be bound to be a
red head.
l notice that each automobile
company tries to beat each 9TH
er to saying the same things about
their products.
One more and l am through.
sheer"
The laugh of. the devil "a
Sneer".
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
VIC School And
Community News

The Twin County Federation
played basketball tournament al
Fries, Saturday, Dec. 9. Four
teams entered: Elk Creek was
victorious over Wood Lawn at II
Q clock; Va.-Carolina was victor
lous over Elk Creek at 1P M:
Va.-Carolina was victorious over
Hlllsvllle with score of 48 IN
18. "
The Fries 'Y" team requested
a game with the winning team
and Va.-Carolina led to victory
with a score of 80 to q.
To Have Supper.
The Ladies' Missionary societv
Will sponsor an oyster supper in
the Home Economics building
saturday, Dec. Is, beginning at 6
o clock. Plates will be sold for 35c
Proceeds for benefit of the
church.
wi. ana Mrs. Willard Spencer
MR.. Preston Haynes and Miss
Minnie Haynes were dinner
guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs
Wiley Spencer.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Pierce, J. c.
Pierce and Mrs. Groverv Corvette
were recent guests of relatives in
WEIGH, W.. Va.
MIR. and Mrs. C. D. Sturgill and
Miss Gladys Sturgill were guests
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. J. c.
Kline, at Hickory.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Ashley en-
tertained the Workers Council
Fri. evening. Officers and teach
ers of the Sunday school were
present and plans are underway
Tor special Christmas program
to be given Wednesday evening
Dec. 20. at the Methodist church
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
RECORD CROWD ATTENDS
DR.. BLEVIN'S FUNERAL

Continued from Page One)
ted practicing medicine with his
father and later with DR.. ]. O.
Wilcox. His practice actually star
ted in 1882 and in 1885 he was
licensed and admitted to mem
bership in the state medical socie-
ty in 1905. Besides practicing with
other physicians, he attended col
lege in Baltimore, Md.
He rendered voluntary service
during the World War and in 1926
attempted to start hospital here
in West jefferson.
He was first married to Miss
Ludema Eller, deceased, in June,
1880 and they had six children,
five of whom survive Later he
married Miss Mary Elizabeth
Jones and to this union six child
rem were born, two of whom died
in infancy.
The children are: D. o. Blevins,
Spruce Pine; Riley A. Blevins, ST.
las Creek; Lester Blevins, Smeth-
port; Ella Mae Blevins Blackwell,
Sharon, Md; Arthur Bevins, Kan
napolis; James Walter Blevlns,
Warrensville; Fred Blevins, Beng;
Wiley Price Blevins, Warrens-
vile and Jones Blevins, Warrens-
vile. He also leaves his wife and
enc brother, Daniel A. Blevins, of
Sweetwater, Oklahoma.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
ENFORCEMENT NOTES

Only few days ago the state highway
patrol was instructed from Raleigh to shut
down on petroleum transport trucks when
they travel more than 10 miles an hour in
excess of the speed laws already fixed by
the legislature.
In an official statement which supple
mented the issuance of these instructions
there was included the more or less indie
ative admission that it was common know
ledge" that these dangerous carriers "have
been making SO and 60 miles an hour on
our highways" Surely the speed laws were
on the statute books all the time that this
disregard was becoming common know
LEDGE. Greensboro Daily News).
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
Subscribers To
Hospital Asked
To-Day Pledges
Nearly $4,000 in Pledges Still
Outstanding. Financial
Statement Given.

Roy Badger, treasurer of the
Ashe County Hospital Association,
this week issued another request
for all persons to pay their stock
membership or contribution pied
ges as soon as possible.
There is total of $3,819.25 sub
scribed which has not been paid
yet, he said. OF this amount, ST.
$4,000 is represented by stock
memberships.
He said that $4,35248 have
been collected to date and that he
has a net balance in the treas
ure of $1,672.96.
"We have gotten along fine SO
far, but we still have to buy our
major items" he said. "These
items are heating, plumbing and
wiring and are estimated to cost
around $4,000 or $4,000"
After the hospital is erected it
will have to be completely equip
ped and that will require several
thousand dollars.
He estimated that around l.
900 people have made pledges to
the hospital, and of this number
around 300 of them are stock
members.
1--WE would like to have at least
that many more and need them"
he asserted.
Everett Roland has received ex-
cellent response from the WPA
workers in the county, as we'll as
the foremen.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
DR.. MANLEY BLEVINS

A real friend and servant of the people
of this section went to his eternal home
early last Friday morning when DR.. Man
lev Blevins succumbed at the age of eigh-
ty.
For over a half of century, DR.. Blevins
rode over the mountains and through the
valleys of this county administering to the
sick He could be seen as far back as most
people in the county can remember, going
through bitter cold on faithful old horse
anywhere he was called regardless of whe-
Their he would or would not be paid.
He was reared at time when educa-
tional facilities in the county were very
cation he had and what he lacked he more
than made up in practical experience
He was considered as being one Of the
best doctors in the county in typhoid and
pneumonia fevers and was good in child
ren's cases, combining medical knowledge
with old and tried methods which in many
cases brought better results than were Of
ten times believed possible.
DR.. Blevins also carried sunshine, good
cheer, friendship, and good fellowship
wherever he went His outlook on life was
an inspiration to those who came in con-
tact with him. He loved people and loved
to serve their needs
Although he is gone there will linger for
many years to come warm spot for this
servant in the minds of the people of Ashe
county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
ROtarians Hear
Rev. Hoyt Wood
Club to Meet Tonight at West
Jefferson Meth. Church.
Barr Chairman.

Rev. Hoyt Wood, pastor of thu
West Jefferson Methodist church
was the guest speaker at the JET
Persons Rotary club meeting las
Thursday night.
Using as the subject of his in.
teresting talk the catchy topic Of
''Tomorrow's Newspaper, Mr.
Wood declared that every one
wants to know what's going tc
happen tomorrow.
Where are we going?" he ask
ed. Wouldn't we like to know?'
OF course that is impossible and
we must measure the steps in
front of us by those that are be-
hind u.s." he asserted.
Don't let the glitter at your
feet dazzle you so that you can't
see the gold on the HILL" he eau
toned.
I'VE must prepare our individ-
ual lives to withstand those things
that we know are wrong. We do
not need to read tomorrow'sn
eWspaper today, but we do need
foresight and vision"
The speaker was introduced bv
Rotarian Levern Johnson, who
told about his recent trip to Wis
consin and declared again that
Ashe county has a wonderful fu-
ture, wonderful possibilities for
future development through uni
ted effort and cooperation.
Another highlight feature on
the program was little ceremo-
ny performed in honor of Sharpe
Shoemaker, who was recently
married. Lem Hafer was in charge
of this feature.
The club will meet tonight at
7:3O O'Clock in the basement of
the West Jefferson Methodist
church. Robert Barr is chairman
OF the program committee. The
annual Christmas program will
be given next Thursday night.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY

Under and by virtue of power
Of sale contained in a certain deed
Of trust executed by Charlie
Greer, ct al, to the undersigned
Trustee under date of October %,
1886, and of record in the Office
of the Register of Deeds for
Ashe County in Book "a, Page
294, to which record reference is
hereby made; and
Default having been made in
the payment of said deed of trust
as therein provided and having
been requested to do so by the
parties at interest, I, J. D. STAINS
berry, Trustee, will, on the 18th
day of January, 1910, at the court
house door in jefferson, North
Carolina, at one o'clock P. NJ, sell
to the highest bidder for cash, to
satisfy said deed of trust, interest
and cost, the following described
real estate, to-Wit:
BEGINNING on a spanish oak
sapling and an agreed corner,
running South % East about SO
poles to a spanish oak sapling,
Henry Greer's corner; then West
9 poles to a maple, Henry Greer's
corner; then South IL poles to
black gum bush, Henry Greer's
corner; thence Southwest with
Henry Greer's line % poles to a
spanish oak, Henry Greer's cor
ner; then North 81 West about IL
poles to a white oak, an old cor
ner; thence South 80 West 81
poles to a spanish oak at the wa
gon road; thence North Is West
with the road II poles to a span
ish oak and white oak; thence an
agreed line 38 poles to an apple
tree near the branch and an
agreed corner; thence with the
agreed line to the beginning, con-
tanning Is acres, more or less.
This the 18th day of December,
1899.
J. D. STANSBERRY,
12-14-4T Trustee.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14

The sale of Christmas seals is now in pro-
gress in this county under the sponsorship
of the Woman's Club. Every one is urged
to cooperate in the fight against tubercu-
losis by buying liberal supply of these
cheerful seals. Seventy-five cents out OF
each dollar raised through the sale of the
seals remains at home to be used to battle
against this dreaded and fearful disease.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
WILL GIVE CHRISTMAS
PAGEANT NEXT WED

There will be a Christmas pa
geant held at the West Jefferson
Presbyterian church next Wed
nesday evening by the young peo-
pie. The pageant, Behold the
Star, will include around twelve
young people.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
LANSING GIRLS LICK
BOONE HIGH. IA TO Z

LANSING, Dec. II. Lansing
high school girls defeated Appa-
lachian high of Boone here last
Wednesday night in their first
game of the season by the score
of IA to 7.
K. Weaver and Sheets, fresh
men, led the scoring attack for
Lansing. Patton, Kirby and Young
were outstanding on the defense
for Lansing.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
GLASSES HAVE ARRIVED

Thirty-five pairs of glasses or
dered for children who attended
the free eye clinic here short
time ago, arrived a few days ago
at the welfare department office.
Notices have been sent to all pa
rents or children and they are re-
quested to get and pay for them
before January l. Both Miss Ruth
Tugman and Gale Mcmillan, of
the Rotary club, stressed this
point.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
PARAGRAPHS

All car owners should heed the warning
issued by Patrolman Thomas that 1899 Ii
cense plates cannot be used after midnight
on December 81. It is also a good idea to
obey the adage, "buy early and avoid the
rush"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
Classified Ads

Which arrived too late for the re-
gular classified columns.
WANTED-A farm for cash rent,
will also buy half gallon mason
jars, and one 25O-pound hog. R.
H. Holt, West Jefferson 12-14-1tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
ANNOUNCE BIRTH

Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Mcmillan
announce the birth of an s IL Id.
daughter, Patricia Anne, Dec. 13,
at Charlotte. Both mother and
daughter are getting along nice
Ivy
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
J. F. REEVES IMPROVED

j. F. Reeves, we'll known Laurel
Springs man who has been ill in
the Wilkes hospital, is now here
recuperating at the home of his
laughter, Mrs. H. D. Quessenber-
y. He is much improved.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
FINED BY TUCKER

Fred Rash, of near West Jeffer-
son, was fined $40 and cost by
Judge H. c. Tucker for allowing
his car to be operated without
proper lights and drivers license.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14
NEITHER NAZISM NOR COMMUNISM

The efforts to inculcate the Nazi doc
trines in America have received setback
by the conviction of Fritz Kuhn, the lead
er of the German-American Bund Russian
Communism is currently at discount al
so.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14

WANTED-Ladies to crochet anc
hook rugs. Apply to j. & J. Store
Monday or later. 12-14-1t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-12-14

WANTED-GEESE, all that we
can get. Will pay good price. Ro-
tens Store, Warrensville
12-14-ltc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-24

no car moving; couldn't have been a backfire. Anyhow know gum shots when I hear them. Pistols, I'd say"
 well, Dick, 1-1 don't like 1t |I-LOOKp
 She had turned back to the door. Her last word was Q loud cry, and she was pointing.
 Her cry instantly electrified the crowd this time. This was no jok- ing.
 "LooKp she shouted, and in- stantly everyone was crowding to the hotel door and windows. Be- fore he quite realized 1t, Dick Bancroft was surrounded by Q group of showing, curious travel CTS, pressing him with questions.
 "Hey!" begged Dick, trying to edge through. But he couldn't find an opening. He'd have to make one.
 He could see, though. He looked over their heads and out through the big front door.
 Roselee was already on the front porch, staring spellbound.
 Across and down the street they saw a man leap from a rear win- dow of the old Goldcrest bank. It was the man with the umbrella, who had been with the tourist party that morning. He was run- ming now toward the horses that were saddled and hitched nearby.
 He ran desperately hard, swing ing pistol in his right hand. No one else was in sight for the mo- ment. Then Christine Palmer sud- denly appeared in the same win- dow from which the man had leaped.
 My lord" exclaimed Dick. He elbowed his way toward the door.
 "Chris-tin yelled Roselee.
 But Christine heard nothing. They saw that she too held a pistol. They watched her lean out of the bank window pointing her gun, aiming, 1t as carefully and as calmly as If she were on target range. ......
 CRACK!
 The report was less of roar in the outside. Before, the shots had been muffled "booms". Here was a sharpness, followed by a quick stac- cato echoing from cliffs and build- ings everywhere.
 "OHl CHR1S-T1NEp Roselee screamed 1t.
 The man with the pistol was hit.
 He seemed to stumble as he neared the saddle horses. He rolled once or twice, came to his hands and knees. He had dropped his gun, so he picked 1t up, forced himself to rise, moved iimpingly to grasp one horses reins.
 Ages seemed to pass while he united the animal and mounted.