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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
ROTARY CARRIES ON

The latest statistics from Rotary Inter-
national report 5000 member clubs in it's
organization, of which the Rotary club of
our community is one Because one of the
four primary objects of Rotary is ''the adj
vancement of international understanding
good will, and peace through a world fell
loWship of business and professional men
united in the ideal Of SERVICE" it might
seem that Rotarians would be discouraged
by the outbreak of the present war.
They might feel that all their time and
effort and interest in the encouragement of
world peace had been wasted. AS matter
of fact, Rotarians feel on the contrary,
that in the 27 years that Rotary has been
an international organization, it's spread to
more than go countries of the world has ex-
ceeded even the most optimistic hopes of
its founders. Rotarians are not discour-
aged.
While they are greatly disappointed, as
are millions of others throughout the
world, at the outbreak of hostilities, they
are encouraged by the realization that
must, there will be Rotarians in practical
ly every country of the world who will
form the nucleus around which a still
stronger movement for international I'M
derstanding may be furnished.
Rotary's concern is not primarily with
world conditions; Rotarians strive to un-
derstand and to improve the causes behind
those conditions. Our fellow townsmen Ro-
tarians believe that wars will be abolished
when the causes behind wars have been
understood and have been corrected in the
light Of international understanding and
good will.
With 100000 Rotarians in more than so
countries subscribing to this same belief,
it is reasonable to anticipate that Rotary's
ideals will some day effect a tangible
change in the relations of man to man.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
OUR ROLE is CLEAR

Every day the war situation in Europe
becomes more complex and more difficult
to determine what the ultimate outcome
will be.
With each rising sun, a new pact be-
tween two or more nations is advanced or
signed, with Hitler and Stain on one side
and the great democracies of France and
England on the other.
Encouraged by the possibility of strong
alliance with Russia, Hitler has reached
the CONCLUSION that he can force France and
England to accept his peace proposals of
allowing him to dominate Poland and to ac-
quire colonies without Fighting it OUT
In so many words, he told the Allies that
he could lick them and with the aid of Rus
STA and perhaps Italy, there is a rather def
mite possibility that he could do just that.
The democracies are fatty telling him to
go jump in the Rhine, but so far they are
not backing up their expressed "war un-
til Hitlerism is defeated". Actually very
little fighting has taken place on the
French-Germ border.
PROFESSIONALLY the Allies are on
'spot". To fight it to finish means great
sacrifice in resources and human lives and
even then they might not win To give in
now would mean that the dictators would
rule Europe henceforth.
Which course would be better for civil
cation of tomorrow? We know not. In our
hearts we would like to see Hitlerism de-
molished and yet we would hate to see de-
mocracy destroyed by Hitlerism and war.
Most fervent of all, we want the United
States to "stay OUT. That is the only way
that we can really benefit civilization. And
in order to "stay out" we hope that Con-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12

Some maybe think that the idea of fami-
ly reunions is bit overdone but because
the practice has so many merits we cannot
believe that to be the whole TRUTH
Family reunions are beneficial in several
ways.
1t is definitely inspiring for people of to-
day to learn of what their forefathers did
toward building a nation, a civilization,
state, county or community.
If we learn that the people who have
been in possession of our family name
made good records for themselves, and
helped to make the world less horrid
place in which to live, we have some in
SEPARATION to accomplish something
The people who have gone before and
have written their pages complete in the
history of the human race have done a
wonderful job in this country, building up
the finest civilization in the world. It
should be and is an incentive for us to do
something to carry on the good work.
Family reunions are also good places to
go for recreation, social conversation and
good eats. There we find our kinsfolk en-
joying themselves and find it good place
to forget any troubles Of the day and join
in wholesome good time.
Family reunions are o. K What we need
is bigger and better reunions.-The Jour-
nal Patriot.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
AN OCCASION FOR REJOICING

The completion of construction of the
principal rural electric lines in Ashe and
Allegheny counties is indeed an occasion
for rejoicing and celebration.
The huge task Of erecting nearly 400
miles of electric lines in the two counties
was completed during the past ten days
and nearly 1900 farmers are now enjoying
the miraculous benefits of electricity.
In Watauga and Caldwell counties, the
other units served by the Caldwell Mutual
Corporation, the largest farm electric CO.
op in America, over 1900 farm homes
there have been energized for some time.
And thus it is today that over 5000 ru-
raj homes in the four-county project are
the recipients of the services of modern
civilizations greatest servant
These homes are enjoying nighttime as
never before dreamed of, darkness has
been turned into light, food is being pre-
pared, eggs are being hatched milk is being
churned, water is being pumped, and do
zens of other formerly burdensome tasks
are or can be performed with minimum
effort and surprising rapidity.
Electricity can help the farmer and the
farm wife in numerous ways, and with the
passing of time they will learn to use it
more extensively and thereby get a great
er JOY out of living.
To Supt G. F. Messick, to the directors
of the Caldwell Mutual, to the construction
company and it's officials and to the mem
bers of the REA, we extend sincere con-
gratulations and best wishes. We rejoice
with you that the once-called "lost pro-
vinces" have become the "brightest spot in
Dixie"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
Plan To Extend
Sewerage Line
Survey Is Now Being Made
of Residential Section of
West Jefferson.

Plans are now underway to ex-
tend the sewer lines in the resi-
dental sections of West Jeffer-
son, City Manager Bert Jones said
yesterday. A survey Of the town
is now being made, and as soon
as the lines are completed in the
business section construction will
@ forward into other sections.
The plans for this were dis
cussed at the regular meeting OF
the Board of Aldermen last week.
When the lines are constructed
all home owners will be asked to
connect with the line for a mode
rate cost. Members of the State
Board OF Health said that when
these lines were completed, sani-
tary prlvies would be done away
with, and thus the sanitary con-
dltlons of the town will be i'm
proved.
Mr.. Jones said that work on
the sewerage lines in the bust
ness section was progressing nice
ly.
He pointed out that while no
actual shortage of water has &C.
Cured the supply was low and
asked citizens to be careful and
net waste the supply.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
THE BLACK OUT

Progressive business people do not want
a business black out. To avoid such a sit
uation, they keep their advertising before
the public, through responsible advertis-
ing medium.
Customers come from the home The
most effective advertising message is the
one that goes into the home and penetrates
into the heart of the family circle as init
mately as does the family newspaper
The merchant who fails to keep his in
vitation before the family circle, telling
them of the things available at his store
and which are desired by that family, is
creating his own black out-one that will
eventually destroy his business Oxford
Public Ledger.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
n. e.. Librarian
On Visit Here
Met With Library Board To
Discuss Plans For Ashe
County Institution.

The Ashe county library board
met last week when Miss Mar
jorie Beal, state librarian was pre-
sent, to discuss the problems of
the institution.
This was Miss Beal's first visit
to the Ashe county library as we'll
as to this section, and she was so
impressed the beauty of the
mountains that she hopes to
spend a part of her vacation here
next year.
Miss Beal pointed out the value
OF the library from the standpoint
of adult education, and stated
that the Ashe county library, like
many others, throughout the state
could render far greater service if
more financial support could be
obtained. She explained the value
OF state as well as county aid.
She commended the Woman's
Club for sponsoring the project
and expressed the hope that the
library would continue to grow in
service and size. Members of the
board praised Mrs. c. D. Neal, IL
brarian on the splendid work she
has done for the institution.
There was in informal discus
sion of ways and means of secur-
Ing more books for the library, as
we'll as other plans for it's future
growth.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
Large Delegation
Attends Meeting
OF Presbytery
Held At Bixby Presbyterian
Church. Mr.. Stone Preach
es Dedication Sermon

A large delegation from Ashe
county churches attended the
36th. stated meeting of the VIM
ston-Salem Presbytery held at
the Bixby Presbyterian church IN
Davie county Tuesday.
Attending were Conley Thomp-
son, Walter Osborne, Jack Rich
ardson, J. c. Brown, Miss Kathe-
rine Hunt, J. w. harrington, r.
S. Mcneil, Rufus Parsons, Revs.
J. w. Luke and R. H. Stone.
In the afternoon a dedication
service for the new Bixby church
YVES held and Rev. Mr.. Stone de-
livered the dedicatory sermon.
Rev. Hardin A. King, of Lex
ington, was elected moderator
and the next Presbytery will
meet with the First Presbyterian
church at Lexington on January
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
District Gov. To
Visit .JeffersOns
Rotary Club Here
A. V. Gibson to Pay his "Offi-
cial VISIT. Johnston in
Charge Last Week.

A. V. Gibson, governor of the
188th. district of Rotary Inter
national, will pay his officia
visit to the Jeffersons Rotary
Club when it meets tonight at
o'clock at the West Jefferson no.
tel.
Members of the clubs Assem-.
bly, are to meet with District
Governor Glib" at the hotel al
o'clock for a conference.
Happy memories come to me
over and over, as I think of your
grand club" he wrote few days
ago. ''They have been so good
and kind to me and have rem
dered such signal service to the
district. You fellows will never
be forgotten"
Last Thursday night Rotariar
Ira Johnston was in charge of g
vocational service program which
proved to be interesting and in
spring. Members of the club had
been requested to write letters
on the benefits which my mem
bership in Rotary has meant to
me in my VOCATION.
A number of these letters were
read. "Whatever our vocation, we
cannot live both selfish and a
happy life nor can we confine our
interest in the narrow channel of
our own occupation" Mr.. Johnston
said.
I'm the larger sense, we must
live and work with and have an
abiding respect for those of all
other honorable vocations. AS we
rub elbows with our fellows, as
we eat and talk and work for our
community and play and dream
dreams with those from other vo-
cations, we broaden our vision,
we increase our knowledge and
we strengthen our efficiency in
our own vocation. . . That is what
Rotary means to me-.
Wade Eller is program chair
man for this month.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
Many Convicted
OF Drunkenness
City Court Imposes Fines In a
Number of Cases Here.
Increase Shown.

Public drunkenness has been
on the increase here during the
past two weeks, according to the
city court records which show a
number of convictions.
Last week Joe Moretz, of Fleet
wood was tried for public drunk
enness and nuisance and was
fined $50 and the cost. Estel Bile
wins, of Tuckerdale, Pat Rupard,
of Whitetop, and Ed Jones, of
Toliver were all tried for public
drunkenness and fined SIS each
and the costs.
Marvin Sells, who was arrested
last Wednesday night here on a
charge Of public drunkenness,
was tried on the following Thurs
day morning, which was rather
unusual as court is regularly
held on Monday mornings, al
though Mayor Coward sometimes
tries cases during the week when
he is in town. The charge also
carried property damage and the
sentence was 80 days on roads.
On Monday Of this week How
ard Mcclure and Russell Wilson,
of Trade, Tenn, were each fined
S. and cost, for public drunken
ness. Leslie HUMPHREYS was fined
$40 and the cost for public drunk
enness. w. M. Rotten was taxed
$50 and cost on a charge of opera
ting a car under the influence of
intoxicants.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12

gress will pass, without too much fuss and
delay, the administrations neutrality law
If they will come and get it and pay cash,
why shouldn't we sell nations at war with
each other? That is the most neutral of any
expressed neutral stand and at the same
time, it promotes American business.
What European nations should do is
battling problem, but what America should
do, is an obviously clear role: be prepared
sell all nations and stay out of all Of their
Wars
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
Yankees Take 4
Straight To Win
'S9 World Series
Licked Reds Last Sunday for
Fourth Worlds Champ
iOnShip In A Row.

The New York Yankees won
their fourth straight world cham
pionship last Sunday when they
licked the Cincinnati Reds in the
fourth and final game of the 1889
series by the score of 7 to 4.
After fighting back from an
early disadvantage into which
home runs by Keller and Dickey,
and brilliant pitching by Pearson
had dropped them, the National
league champions fell apart COM
pletely in the last game.
Thus the Yankees completed
their domination of baseball for
the fourth time in a row and for
their eighth worlds champion
ship. Eleven times they have won
the American league pennant.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
MRS. EARL GRAPHICAL IS
HOSTESS TO Nj. E. SOCIETY

The Woman's Missionary Socie-
ty of the West jefferson Metho-
dist church met at the home of
Mrs. Earl GRAPHICAL on Wednes-
day afternoon, October 18th.
The meeting opened with a
hymn, followed by an interesting
program which was presented by
Mrs. Lem Hafer and Mrs. Lee
vern Johnson.
Mrs. Bernard GRAPHICAL gave
the scripture reading and a me-
diation also.
One visitor, Mrs. Dean Shull,
was present.
The hostess served delicious re-
freshments after the adjournment
of the meeting.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
An Electric Lamp
Campaign To Be
Directed By REA
/. E. S. Lamps Are Selected.
Members May Purchase
On InstaIlment Plan.

An 1. E. S. electric lamp cam
paign will be launched in Ashe,
Allegheny, Watauga and Cald-
we'll counties in the near future,
by the Caldwell Mutual Corpora
ton, in cooperation with the
REA and I. E. S. lamp dealers
in the four counties, Supt. C. F.
Messick announced here this
week.
The slogan of the campaign
will be "better light, better
sight" and complete details will
be announced in a letter to all
REA members.
In discussing the plan with
dealers here this week, Mr.. Mes
sick said that REA in Washing
ton had selected the I. E. S. "be-
cause they are the finest lamps
that are made.
These lamps will be available
to REA members at about one
half of their former retail cost
because of arrangements made by
REA officials, he stated.
The lamps are made according
to specifications outlined by the
Lighting Engineering Society of
America and will be sold to
members at 1895 per pair, and
members can secure them by pay
ing 95 cents down and the rest
divided in regular monthly in
stallments, he explained.
Full details of the plan will
be announced later.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
Birthdays Are
Celebrated Oct. |

A joint birthday dinner Of
much interest took place at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Poe,
of West Jefferson Sunday, Oct. l.
MIR. and Mrs. Poe are among the
Oldest settlers of West jefferson.
Mr.. Poe was 81 and Mrs. Poe was
SO. Rev. Will Handy of Twin
Oaks gave a talk after which a
delicious dinner was served and
many useful presents were given.
A large number of friends and
relatives from distant points
were present.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
West Jefferson
Stock Market
Report, Oct. 5

Sales this week amounted to
$2,76996 with prices about steady
with last weeks, except steers
which advanced SOC to $1.OO. The
following prices were paid this
week.
Sheep
Eve Lambs avg. 80 lbs. 7.7O
Buck lambs avg. IS lbs. $50
Light lambs 500
Fat butcher sheep 2.OO-3.5O
Calves
No select calves offered
No. l calves 8.5O-9.25
No. 2 calves 7.50-8.5O
No. 3 Calves 65O-7.5O
Nc. 4 calves 6.OO-6.5O
common & light calves $4,000
good stock calves 24.50-3450
common stock calves 14.0O-24.OO
Hogs
Good hogs 7.15
SOWs $50
ShOatS avg. W lbs. 1.05-9.OO
Pigs 1.75-5.0O
Cattle
Best steers offered 7.25-8.10
medium to good steers 6.OO-7.25
common & light steers 5.05-6.0O
Best Heifers 7.25
Medium to good heifers 6.00-7.00
Common & light heifers 5.05-6.00
No good beef cows offered
Gamer & cutter cows 3.05-4.5O
Milk COWS offered 3O.00-42.00
Bulls 4-3O-6.25
SALES EVERY THURSDAY
Checks Mailed on Friday Advt.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
COLVARD MOVES-HIS
OFFICE INTO TOWN

R. W. Coward, Shell gasoline
distributor in Ashe, Allegheny,
Watauga and Wilkes counties. has
moved his office here from the
plant next to the Vannoy Manu-
featuring Company to the space
formerly occupied by the Shell
cafe. The building has been re-
modelled and makes a fine place
for these offices.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12

NOTICE-A billfold lost at Fair
Friday, Sept. 20, in West Jeffer-
son, containing around 81, sew
eral receipts from Grant Bau-
guess and a lime company of
Shouns, Tenn, and other papers.
Finder please return to The Sky
land Post and receive reward.
10-12-1Tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
CARD OF THANKS

We want to express our thanks
to the many friends for their
kindness and sympathy shown us
at the time of the death of Ray
Huddler, our son and brother;
also for the beautiful flowers.
WILEY HUDDLER
ED & GLENN HUDDL Err
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12

FOR RENT-3-room apartment
with private bath. See E. 0.
Woodie, West Jefferson, n. c.
10-12-1tp ~
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12

FOR SALE-1 pair Belgian Hor-
ses. New set of harness. Horses
are S and 6 years old, weigh
around 400 pounds, match. Good
quality guaranteed. R. c. Barker,
Grassy Creek, N. c. 1O-12-ltp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-12
REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE
First National Bank

FIRST lNatlOnal BANK
OF WEST JEFFERSON, N. C.
Charter No Reserve District NJ.
IN THE STATE OF N. c. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSI
NESS ON OCT. 2, 1899, PUBLISHED IN RESPONSE TO |
CALL MADE BY COMPTROLLER OF THE CURREN-
CY, UNDER SECTION 5211, U. S. REVISED STATUTES.
United States Government Obligations
direct and guaranteed 268946l
Obligations of polca Subdivisions 1287oOo
Corporate stocks, including stock of Federal ~
Cash. balances with other banks including reserve
balance, and cash items in process ~
Bank premises owned 100000, furniture
and fixtures 100000 100000
Real estate owned other than bank premises 1880
Other assets 625
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships
Time deposits of individuals, partnerships,
ana corporations 19342723
Deposits of States and political subdivisions - 1938712
Deposits OF banks 529317
Other deposits Certified cashiers etc.,
TOTAL DEPOSITS -$476,3O937
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS |
(c) Common stock, total par Observation-Disclosures 100000 |
Surplus 100000
Undivided profits 2O34635
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND -
TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS ----------- $548, 70 |
MEMORANDA
Pledged assets (and securities loaned) (book vaue)
(b) Other assets pledged to deposits and
other liabilities (ncluding notes and bills redis-
counted and securities sold under purchase
agreemen)
TOTAL - s 6,45oOo
Secured liabilities:
(a) Deposits secured by pledged require
mentS OF law 1559645
TOTAL 1559645
STATE OF N. c., COUNTY OF ASHE S.
l. J. L. SEGRAVES cashier of the above-narned bank
soemny that the above statement the best of
my knowledge and belief.
j.. L. SEGRAVES, Cashier.
Correct-Attest:
r. c. RAY,
T. c. BOWIE
B. E. REEVES, Directors
Sworn to and subscribed before this 10 day of Oc
B. B. GRAPHICAL, Notary Public
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-01
PREDICTS LARGE ENROLL
MENT AT SHORE COLLEGE

With the opening of Washington
College yet weeks off, present indi-
cations point to record enrolment
of students for the coming year.
Reid Hall, the girls dormitory, has
been filled to capacity since August
LIST. In order to provide additional
dormitory space for men students,
the basement Of the gymnasium,
which formerly housed the cafeteria,
has been remodeled into eight double
rooms to house sixteen students and
arrangements have been made for
rooms in the town if necessary.
With the additional physical facili-
ties of three modern buildings to-
gether with an excellent faculty and
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-01

get her coat-or, rather, JOS coat
Linda said:
"Why didn't you think to send flow
ers?"
ooh, that" Bill smiled. cover
sight. I meant to-"
Anyway" smiled Linda, 'the
thought was there. That was nice"
"Nice corsage," Bill observed. "Per-
sonally-for me-"
"Um," Linda answered, which might
have been either yes or no.
When she returned, coat-clad and
ready to 60, Bill decided that he had
never seen SO thoroughly radiant and
lovely a creature.
But Linda was not alone. He final
ly took his eyes off her to acknowl-
edge the introductions to Miss Mar
berry and Miss Monroe.
Linda took her eyes off neither Bill
nor Janice at the moment Of meeting.
"How do you do?" each said. That
was all. There was no perceptible
sign Of recognition.
Linda wondered if there was moth
ing there to be senior if she were
looking at two consummately good
actors.
10, however, said more than for
NAL acknowledgment of the introduc-
ton. 10 would.
you'll have to answer to me, young
man." 10 said, eff she's in early. Old
Aunty 10 is looking out for her in
terests. Goodbye, chile, and don't do
everything I'd do"
"Where TOT" Blaine inquired when
they were in his long, sleek roadster.
"Hungry?"
"Not just now," Linda answered.
Lets drive awhile. Do you mind 2"
"When you give ORDERS" he said,
II mind YOU"
While they were driving, Linda
looked past Bills clean-cut profile to-
ward the waves pilling upon each
other in endless, white procession, on
the beach. It was more wonderful
than she had anticipated. She had
never felt so free.
'It's great out tonight" Bill said.
Matter of fact words, but the way he
said it meant it was great because
she was there, beside him.
When they arrived at the Bal Ia
BARN, cred" the doorman, greeted
Bill as though he were a celebrity.
The dreamy strains Of the orchestra's