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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
Save Children
! Group Met Sun.
Dinner Given By Mrs. Mary
Sue White For Visitors
And Workers.

Those present Sunday at a din
ner given by Mrs. Mary Sue
White, Director, Save the Child
rem Fund, Ashe county were
Rev. and Mrs. J. w. Huneycutt
Prof. and Mrs. A. B.. Hurt, Mr.
and Mrs. Wade Vannoy, Mrs. Bill
Gambill, Mrs. z. Handy, Miss
Vivian Parsons, DR.. Alva Taylor
Nashville, Tenn" EducatioRaArAi.
rector Save the Children Fund
VIM. c. Headrick, Field Admin
istrator for the Save the Child
rem Fund and Miss Evelyn White.
Mrs. A. B. Hurt and Miss Eve
Ign White rendered a duet. Mrs.
Hurt was at the piano, and Miss
White, the violin.
DR.. Taylor spoke on the work
of the Save the Children Fund
demonstration schools, and ex-
pressed the desire for the work
to be carried on in Wilkes, Allie
ghany and Watauga counties I'M
der the direction of Mrs. Mary
Sue White.
Two demonstration teachers
present, Mrs. z. Handy, and Miss
Vivian Parsons gave brief out
line of their accomplishments at
Obids school. They are indebted
to a number of merchants in
Ashe county who rendered assiS-
lance, as we'll as the Save the
Children Fund.
The Save the Children Fund
has supplied free library books
to number of schools in Ashe
and other counties in the state of
North Carolina, as we'll as num-
Der of other states, and maintains
a free library at their headquar
tiers in West jefferson, N. c., for
Ashe county. Their aim is to
have a library in each school in
Ashe county, and in the other
counties where they serve, Mrs.
White said.
The committee present were:
Rev. ]. Huneycutt, Chairman,
and Prof A. B. Hurt, Secretary.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
Spring
BY JOSEPHINE WEAVER
Junior at Lansing High

"Chirp, chirp, chirp!" the robins
song
Breaking the ages of winter long,
Der the crisp cool air of dawn,
Hopping saucily over the lawn,
Telling of Spring!
Trees that are bursting into bloom
Casting away cold winters
gloom,
Swaying and swinging in the air
Spelling spring with blossoms
fair,
With gladness ring!
Violets shyly upward peep,
Leaving their nest so coy and
deep,
To dance and sing with Mother
Spring,
Kisses and wishes to us fling,
Telling of Spring
Dewdrops glitter on the grass
To kiss barefeet as they pass;
Breezes warm to kiss our cheeks,
Leaving winter cold and bleak,
To bring glad Spring!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
DIR. Thomas COss
Died Last Week

A number of Ashe county peo-
pie attended the funeral service
for DR.. Thomas Goss, age 81, who
died at his home last week in
Elizabethton, Tenn, with par
alysis and pneumonia. Burial was
made at Happy Valley.
DR.. Goss for many years was
a prominent dentist in Elizabeth
ton. He was born and reared in
Ashe county. He was the son of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Marion
Goss, of Creston. He is survived
by his family, four brothers and
three sisters.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
Watauga County
Hospital Passes
LIST Anniversary

BOONE, April Is. - Watauga
hospital celebrates its first ami
versary here Monday.
The hospital opened April II,
1888, with Miss Ora Suggs, APP
palachian student from Gastonia,
as the first patient, and has
grown to serve an average of 20
daily from the college and COM
munity.
Despite lack Of sufficient funds,
the institution has developed am
pie supplies for up-to-date SER
vice. Community organizations
have joined with the Duke en-
doWment, individual donors, and
church clubs in furnishing sup
plies necessitated by the rapid
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20

expansion. Active in this phase
have been the Friday Afternoon
club, Faculty Danes club, the
Worthwhile club, and church or
CARNATIONS. Two rooms were
completely furnished in steel
grained design by Mrs. Grace Nc
Ninch Council and Mrs. Matte C.
Hardin, in memory of their late
husbands.
Whereas the 37-bed hospital
has proved it's value to the COM
munity through regular phases
of surgical and medical care, it
is mainly of benefit to the college
in collaborating with the new
health program for Appalachian
students. ..-.,,-
The weekly home nursing dem
onstrations given by the hospital
staff to the Appalachian students
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
Two n. Y. Men
Fined In Mayors
Court Mon. A. NJ

Two New York men who were
apprehended by Patrolman Tho
mas during the past week were
fined in the mayors court here
Monday morning on Whiskey
charges.
James M. Helms, of CORTLAND
N. Y, was taxed SIS and cost fol-
public drunkenness and William
Murphy, of Binghampton, N. Y.
was fined $4,000 and cost and his
license revoked for IL months fol
operating a car under the influ.
ence of intoxicants. Tuesday he
had not paid the fine and was
in Jail.
Charlie Sullivan was finec
$4,000 and cost on a charge o:
operating a car under the influ
ence of intoxicants.
Linley Richardson and Lonni
Brooks were fined SIS and cost TO,
public drunkenness.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
Jefferson High
Exercises To
Start Sat. Night
Rev. Townsend to Preach Ser
mon. DIR. Abrams To De-
liver Address.

The commencement CT the JET
ferson high school will begin
Saturday night at 7:3O o'clock
when the primary grades present
peter Rabbit" an operetta in
three acts.
In addition to this will be mu-
steal numbers by members Of
the grammar grades and high
school.
Rev. Paul Townsend will
preach the baccalaureate sermon
April %, at two o'clock in the
jefferson Methodist church.
The senior class will present a
three-act comedy, "Old Mr..
Crab, Friday, April %, at 1880
in the jefferson high school
gymnasium.
The graduating address will be
delivered by DR.. w. Amos Alb
ram, of A. S. T. c., Boone, on
Saturday night, April 20.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
SOC.I!|!:A'!LS

Elder Worth Davis who ha!
been undergoing treatment in the
Wilkes hospital, returned home
Monday.
Mr.. Fred Coward and daugh.
ter Edith, are in Florida this
week where Mr.. Coward is at
tending to business matters. 9si
MIR. and Mrs. Luther Moore OF
johnson City, Tenn, had recent.
ly moved to Camp Raven Rock t
spend the summer. "
The young people of the
Epworth League of Damascus
Va, have announced that they
will hold a camp meeting al
Camp Raven Rock in July. .-,4a !
MIR. and Mrs. J. F. Jones were
called to johnson City last week
to be with their son, Sherwood,
who was a patient at Appalachian
Hospital undergoing dental OPP
GRAFTON. Mr.. Jones had "a teeth
removed and was doing nicely
when his parents left him.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Wright, Mr.
and Mrs. Ed. M. Anderson and
daughter Billie spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. w. Da-
Wis at their home in Newland.
Mrs. Lizzie Campbell spent the
weekend with Professor and
Mrs. B. H. Duncan at their home
in Trade, Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Wagner and
children attended commence
ment exercises at Elkland High
school Friday and Saturday
night. They also attended the
funeral of Mr.. c. M. Blackburn
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Vannoy
and daughters Evelyn Dare and
Katrina visited Mrs. Vannoy's
mother, Mrs. E. M. Osborne at
Roaring Gap Sunday and attend
ed church in Sparta.
Messrs. L. P. Coward and
Bruce Dent returned last Sunday
from a three-day fishing trip on
the Cape Fear river near Fay
etteVille.
Mrs. William Stradley is spend
ing this week with her sister Miss
Julia Allen and brother James
Allen.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Ray Of De-
troit, Mich, have been visiting
relatives here.
Mr.. Webb Bowles of West Vir-
ginia is spending some time in
the county with friends.
Mrs. Ruth Roland of Jones'
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
Is Miles OF REA
Now Completed
Completed Lines Will Be En-.
ergized Friday. 800
Homes Wired.

Rural identification work is
rapidly going forward in Ashe
county and within a short time
current will be available in hun
dreds of farm homes.
twenty-five miles of line COM
pleted in the county will be en-
ergized Friday of this week. The
sections to be energized are Todd
to Baldwin and Winebarger to
Sutherland, according to an an
nouncement made this week by
REA construction officials.
Members along these lines that
have not paid their membership
fees are urged to pay them al
once so meters can be installed,
G. F. Messick, superintendent
explained.
The remainder of the lines in
AShe County will be energized
in sections as quickly as COM
pleted. 300 homes have been
wired and are ready for service.
Many of the farmers are install
ling complete plumbing jobs
which consist of a complete wa
ter pressure system, bathtub, sep
tic tank, etc.
The lines in Watauga County
have been energized and over
800 homes are now receiving
current.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
MISS WEAVER ATTENDING
A SPECIAL CONFERENCE

Miss Pearl Weaver, popular
public health nurse who has
made an outstanding record in
this county, has been given sup
divisional direction of the nurs-
ing activities in the tri-county di-
vision. Miss Weaver S now on a
months leave Of absence and is
attending a special demonstra-
tlonal conference. She will con-
tinue to make headquarters in
Ashe and to devote a big portion
of her time here, it is stated. Miss
Mary Bell Reece is in charge of
all public nursing work during
her absence.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
BLACK BEAR INN NOW
OPEN TO PUBLIC

The Black Bear Inn, popular
summer resort operated each sea-
son by Mrs. Fred G. Ray
is now open for the summer.
Mrs. Ray said that the plan
and the rates would be the same
as they were last year.
The Black Bear Inn which has
been operated regularly by the
Rays for the past thirteen seasons
is known to hundreds who will
be glad to learn that it is now
open.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
DIR. Edwards Is
Now At Craybeal's

DR. c. R. Edwards of Charlotte,
this week joined the staff of
Graybeal's drug store. DR.. Ed
wards who is a registered drug
gist with number of years of
experience, received his degree
in pharmacy from the University
of North Carolina.
He has been associated with
some of the larger drug stores of
the state and comes to West JEFF
ferson highly recommended. Mrs
Edwards, who is still in Char
lotte will join him here next
week. At the present they will
make their home at the West JEFF
ferSon hotel.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
JEFFERSON SCHOOL
COMMITTEE NAMED

The school committee for the
Jefferson school district was ap-
pointed this week by the Ashe
county board of education. The
new board is composed of Roy
Badger, Joe Worth and Bryan
Oliver. Ira T. Jhnston and w. B.
Austin, who have served a num-
Der of years, said they could not
serve because of their legislative
offices. Elkland and Riverview
committeeman have not been
named.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20

vile was the weekend guest o.
Mrs. c. w. Ray.
y. Miss Virginia Speers spent the
weekend at her home here.
Mr., and Mrs. B. Y. Perry o.
Coeburn, Va, visited their niece
Mrs. c. w. Ray and Mr.. Ray
Sunday.
MIR. James Barlow and Mr.. Will
lis Carver, students at High POM
college, visited Mr.. Barlow's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Barlow
at Green Valley, last weekend.
Z ola rItI
5lfMrs! Constance Garvey, secre-
tary in. the State Probation office
=Winston-Salem, spent the week
end at her home here.
T1Mr. and Mrs. Bob Davis of Todd
left Tuesday for Beckley, West
Virginia, where they will spend
the summer.
Mrs. N. B. Stradley of Chill
howie, Va, is spending this week
with her sister Miss Julie Allen.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. D. Summey
and daughter of Dallas spent
Sunday with DR.. and Mrs. Ed
Jones.
Mr.. George B. Doggett and Mr..
T. A. Doggett spent the week
end in Gaffny, S. c. They attend
ed the horse show in Spartan
burg Saturday.
Mr.. Gwynn Gambill, Mr.. ]. w.
Gambill and Mr.. E. D.
Woodie and Mr.. Ralph Wood at
tended the horse show in Spar
tanburg Saturday.
Rev R. L. Perry, pastor of the
Presbyterian churches at Sparta
and Glade Valley, will preach at
the West Jefferson Presbyterian
church Sunday night at 7:30
o'clock.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. w. Luke and
family left yesterday for a
weeks visit with Mr.. Luke's re-
latives in Charles Town, w. Va.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
WAYNE RUTHERFORD WAS
VISITOR HERE THIS WEEK

Wayne Rutherford, one of Ashe
county's outstanding athletes Wis
tied relatives in the county this
week, enroute from Charlotte to
Jersey City. He is a member of
the Jersey City baseball team
where he is considered the teams
No. l pitcher. He has played pro-
fessional baseball for five years
and was formerly with Louis
vile, KY. While his home is now
near Galax, Va, he formerly
lived here and was student at
Healing Springs high school. His
mother was Miss Ballou, a
member of a we'll known Ashe
county family.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
JAPANESE SILK BANTAMS

Mrs. VIM. Terry brought out
another Easter oddly for this
section, a japanese silk bantam
hen and her four little biddies
One unusual characteristic of the
hen is that she wore an Easter
bonnet! Or at least the thick
bunch of feathers on her head
might have been called that
since stranger looking things than
that have passed off as hats this
spring!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
LEAVE FOR WEST

Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Vannoy left
yesterday for the West. They
were married at independence,
Va, enroute tc Cheyenne. Mr..
Vannoy who came here some
time ago from the West is well
known in this section. Mrs. Van
nOy was the former Mrs. Jessie
Davis of Grassy Creek. Both of
them have a host of friends here
who will be interested in the an
nouncement of their marriage.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
JEFFERSONS ROTARY CLUB
ELECTED NEW DIRECTORS

The annual meeting of the JEFF
Persons Rotary club was held last
Thursday night and the following
directors were elected to serve.
for the next ensuing year: Ed M.
Anderson, Levern johnson" Ees~
ter Segraves, Gwyn Price, Bill
Austin, Roy Badger and A. B.
Hurt. These directors will meet
soon and elect new officers.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
MRS. STURGILL WAS
BURIED ON MONDAY

Funeral service for Mrs. Scyn-
thia Elizabeth Sturgill, wife of
Jessie Sturgill, was held at Cen
ter Church at Nathan's Creek
Monday afternoon with the Rev.
N. c. Reed and the Rev. Mr..
Caldwell in charge.
The deceased was 68 years old
at the time of her death which
occurred on Sunday. She is sur
vived by her husband and two
daughters.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
GIVEN AWARDS TUESDAY

The following students receiv-
ed awards at the class night ex-
ercise of the West jefferson high
school commencement Tuesday
night: athletic awards, Aida Gam
bill, F. B. Jones; scholarship, Ro-
bert Mcneil; achievement, Rich
ard Hardin; commercial, Hazel
Lee Burgess; citizenship, 9Th
grade, William Wyrick; 9th
grade, Regina Wilcox; 10th grade,
Clyde Morton.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-20

as a part of their home economics,
study are proving invaluable. Ev--
cry day more co-eds are being
taught the technique of bedside
nursing, and Miss Edna Heinzer-
ling, superintendent, lends her
effort and time in instructing the
students.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-03

Seldom if ever has editorial appeared in this section
of the paper especially in crcizm of other newspapers
However, through article by Mr. VIM. P. Witt, are
brought face to face with what to like Ant
Negro policy frequently practiced according to Mr. Witt
by the Oregonian, Portland newspaper which enjoys
large circulation among Negroes Recently the Oregonan
attempted to present Photographic and word picture of
90yearold Negro citizen The picture apparently
ped the old getting out of bed for it is hard to
believe that 90year old would pose disheve
ed sitting bed unless for professional
Such, however, not the
The story accompanying the picture, which prom
ineny displayed the Oregonians front page feeble
attempt satire However, these sacal attempts of the
Oregonan had only resut-they presented composite
picture of the MORONC depths to which such newspapers
sink.
The Northwest Enterprise does not accept the picture
and story insult to the Negro Race takes INTEL
LIGENCE to insult Negroes, and not, by
stretching the imagination to the utmost associate ntei
with newspaper that will make special efforts to be-
little it's Negro readers We take issue with the Oregonian
not because it has nsued" Negroes but because it
violated the ethics of the profession in its
story that should have been ntelgenty presented
readers.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-03
NAACP Launches
Job Car paign

The initial efforts of the COM
bined tactfulness of the Education
and Employment committee of the
local branch NAACP which went
into action less than two weeks
ago, met with success this week,
when the management of Moore's
Food Store, 226 N. Broadway, a.
greed and placed in their employ,
Mr.. William Witt. one of four re-
concentrations from the Execu-
tive Board of the Branch. The
management of Moore's has the
highest praise for Mr.. Witt who
is one of Portland's progressive
young men. To the race group
living in or near the Broadway
and Williams Ave. district, all the
roads should lead to Moore's for a
square deal and consideration of
the capability and dependability of
race men. This is just the begin
ming; the committee has other
places of business in the Avenue
district under observation; so time,
perseverance and combined effort
in this, a step in the right direc-
ton, will result in opportunities
for youth of our group in Port
land.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-03
Y. w. C. A. NEWS

The Grade School Girl Reserves
gave their annual Halloween party
Saturday night. There were rs
girls and boys to share in what
was one of the best parties this
group has ever had. There were
any number of spooky games and
dancing came in for it's share of
entertainment, interspersed with
fruit punch and cookies. Miss Bar
bara Hubbard advisor, was assist
ed by Miss Jennie Jamison. High
School Girls Club held their regu-
lar meeting Thursday with large
attendance. Members of these
clubs will hold joint recognition
service the last Sunday in Nov
ember at Bethel Church. The gym
class was dispensed with Wednes-
day evening that all participants
might hear the great labor leader,
A. Philip Randolph, speak on this
night. Mrs. Mary Duncan, vice.
chairman of committee of man.
agement, sat in on the planning
committee at Central Y last Thurs
day morning, in preparation for
the annual meeting for January
10, 1910.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-03
Keep Off Date, Nov. 3Oth Bus
mess Mems Charity Ball.

Oregon Federation of Colored Wo-
men at the Branch Y. Friday eve-
ming, was social treat for those
in attendance, although the at
tendance was far less than antici-
pated. The several concessions
Melted an appreciated return, es-
pecially the grab bag furnished by
the Harriette Tubman club. Miss
Barbara Hubbard headed the COM
mittee.
Mrs. Pollyanna Reed, state Pre-
sident of the O.F.C.W., will make
her report as delegate to the BIZ
ennial Convention of the National
Association of Colored Women held
in Boston last July, at Williams
Ave. Branch Y.W.C.A. Sunday af-
ternoon, November 5, at 4 p. m.
The public is cordially invited. Mu-
steal numbers will proceed the re-
port, after which a social hour will
follow.
Harriette Tubman Club is CIV
ing silver tea Sunday, November
5, at the home of Mrs. Fred Peck,
1927 N. Williams Court. Hours 2
to 6 p. M, public invited. The club
will hold its regular meeting at the
Y Monday evening, November 6,
Mrs. Peck, president.
Sergeant Joseph White Camp,
Spanish War Veterans and Aux
iliary, held the second of a series
of social evenings Friday night in
the camp quarters at the Court
House. Several tables of whist
were in play. Members and friends
of the Camp and Auxiliary thor
oughly enjoy these social treats
which offer an opportunity to meet
and become better acquainted. De-
licious refreshments were a well
come climax to the evening.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-03
Club Notes


The Booster (men's) club of st.
Phillips Episcopal Church met on
Monday night in one of a series
of socials, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lloyd Flowers in N. E. STAN
ton. The occasion was Hallow-
cen party, whist was the diversion
with several tables at play. Miss
Edna Kittrell won first prize for
ladies, Mr.. James Manley first for
men, and Mrs. Manley consolation.
The next meeting of the Boosters
will be with Mr.. and Mrs. William
McClendon in N. E. First Ave.
The Fall Carnival sponsored by
the program committee for the
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-03
SOCIAL NOTES

Miss Jessie Edwards, daughter
of Mrs. Jessie Flowers, is visiting
her father indefinitely in Kansas
City, Mo. Miss Edwards is an &C.
complished pianist. She is having
grand time meeting and making
contacts with many in her profess
sion. Miss Edwards writes that
she has enjoyed some of the most
outstanding orchestras in the Mid
west.
Banjoslxie and his Royal Swing
sters furnished the music, Hallow-
cen motifs of every conceivable
suggestion was the decorative
scheme, and the Red Caps Local
Auxiliary, with a group of merry
joymakers, added the necessary
attractions for gay, frolicsome
Halloween Dance Tuesday, Octo-
Der 81. Spooks, witches and COB
Inns hel dsway as the dance pro-
crossed. Success of the dance is
credited to Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Albert, Mrs. Odessa Freeman, Mr..
Catlet and other Red Caps. Mrs.
Richardson had charge of the in
vigorating punch.
This is a corrected article from
last issue: Mrs. Bernard Friday
was a dinner hostess Sunday for
Rev. and Mrs. ]. ]. Glow, Mrs.
Patten, Mr.. J. Hood, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. ]. Marshall, Mr.. and Mrs. Os-
car Hynes and Mrs. Genevieve
Freeman. Red and yellow dahlias
were the decorative motif for the
table laden with luscious viands.
Later in the evening Mrs. Haynes
and Mrs. Freeman arranged a sur
prise reception for Mrs. Friday as
this was her birthday. A group
of friends called to wish her ma
ny happy returns of the day and
to add gay note to the festive
occasion. Mrs. Haynes presented
Mrs. Friday with beautiful BIRTH
day cake, which was served with
ice cream. To make the shock
from the surprise party more a.
cute, Mr.. Friday returned home
from three weeks trip quite I'M
expectedly. He shared with his
wife the hospitality of their
friends
Shut ms: Mr.. Will Smith in s.
E. Francis, is reported very i'll.
Mr.. Chas. Stanton, N. e. 9Th, is
suffering from severe burns, the
result of an explosion of parafin,
to his hands and arms. Mr.. STAN
ton is receiving treatment at his
home.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-03
TheLow Down
from
Hickory Grove

I read a little of just about ev-
erything that comes along-except
maybe some of the Best Sellers,
which if you was to read dozen,
the best you could expect would
be to pick up, maybe, new cuss
word.
But run across a piece in the
paper about a duck down East, he
is a banker-the old boy, he has
his feet on terra firma-he talks
right out in meetin'.
Bankers, they have been in the
dog-house. But if was to give
horseback opinion on what is
wrong with 'em, I would say they
are too bashful, or tongue-tied, or
something. They don't talk back
when some guy calls them burg
lar and horsethief. So lots of folks
halfway figure maybe they are
something to avoid.
But this Down East gent, he fl
cures it is time to stop listening
to the whip-poor-wills and get our
old reliable 5-dollar gold piece
back-and he says so-and if we
do it, maybe everybody can eat re-
gularly, again.
Sounds kinda sensible-so I re-
exon we will do nothing about it.
Yours with the low down,
10 SIERRA