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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-11-30

The total employment of both
family and hired workers on
farms November l was estimated
at 10,762,000, the smallest Novem-
Der l total recorded in the ii
years covered by the Federal sur
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-11-30
ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE

Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Galloway
wish to announce the marriage OF
their daughter, Margaret, Oct. 5,
1889. to Rallie H. Holt of Wichita,
Kansas. The Hollis now live in
West jefferson and will be here
permanently.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-11-30
ANNOUNCE BIRTH

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Parker an
nounce the birth of a daughter,
Joyce Anne, Nov. %. Both mother
and daughter are doing nicely.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-11-30

Miss Mae Goss who recently
went to visit her sister Mrs. Ivan
Miller in Roanoke, has returned.
She reports that her sister who
has been in the hospital is re-
cuperating nicely.
Mrs. E.. FISHERMAN of New York
City, visited friends and. relatives
here last week.
Mr.. John Dennis Hare of Bur
lington visited his family here
on Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Brinegar of Laurel
Springs was here on business
Tuesday. .>>-.--
Miss Stancil is visiting her mo-
Their for Thanksgiving and the
week end.
Mr.. Ben May who has been in
the Wilkes hospital for some
time is at home again.
Mr. Bob Dickson of the Dog
Greek section has been for a few
days. .--.
Mr.. Gus Elier of Bina was in
the city Tuesday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Lee
wis, November 20, a son, Darrell
Brent. So
Mr.. Ira T. Johnston has been
confined in bed at his home since
last Friday, suffering with laryn-
gifts. - -
Mr.. Levern Johnson left the
first part of the week for Ames,
Iowa, to see his son, Donald, who
is in school. there at the Iowa
State College, and to spend
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Johnson
and relatives in Wisconsin. Mr..
and Mrs. Johnson are expected to
return here the first of next
week. -......
Miss Ruth Tugman and Mrs.
Gladys Neal were in North
Wilkesboro Tuesday afternoon on
business.
Mr.. Gale Mcmillan, chairman OF
the crippled children's committee
of the Rotary club and Miss Ruth
Tugman attended an annual
meeting of the North Carolina
League for Crippled Children,
held in Charlotte last Saturday.
They were accompanied by Mrs.
Mcmillan and Miss Beulah Cock
erham. Mr.. Mcmillan is chairman
of the league in Ashe county.
Mrs. Herbert Gillespie and child
rem, of Richmond, Va, spent sew
eral days last week with relatives
in the Bald Mountain community.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Burchett
and daughter, Laura, Of Ports
mouth, Ohio, spent last week Wis
iting friends in Fleetwood. Mr..
and Mrs. Burchett were residents
of the Fleetwood community un-
til last year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Barr, and
son. Russell Jr., and Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Barr spent the week end
in Lincolnton.
Mr.. r. w. Coward made a bust
ness trip to Birmingham, Ala,
last week and brought back
new Shell truck.
Tommy Thomas and Joe Ban
ner, of Harmony, were week end
guests of friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ray and Mr..
and Mrs. Ward Ray visited Mrs.
Ballou at Creston Sunday.
Mr. Gilbert Phillips, of John
ston City, Tenn, spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.
Speers.
Mrs. Tom Doggett has been i'll
for several days, but is improv-
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. KILLER and
Dick Kibler, of Morganton, spent
some time here Monday on bust
ness and visiting friends.
Mrs. ANNA Ray and Miss June
Smith will spend Thanksgiving
with Mrs. Rays parents in Coe-
burn, Virginia.
Miss Juanita Tucker spent
Tuesday in Winston-Salem.
Mr. j. N. Dixon of WEIGH, w.
Va, has been visiting relatives in
Ashe county.
Miss Minnie Hare who is teach
ing at Nathan's Creek, visited
home folks over the week end,
at Fleetwood, N. G.
Mr.. Thomas B. Price, Of West
Jefferson, was recently initiated
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
National Hoop Meet Planned For Northwestern

Kansas City, Mo-. Feb. 2 = U.P)
 Four teams claiming the national championship loomed on the basket ball horizon today as rival groups and sections put forward plans for a quartet of title tournaments.
 The National Collegiate Athletic Association, under the direction of Harold G. Olsen, basketball coach at Ohio State, has elaborate plans for "the first nationwide basketball tournament" Olsen has arranged to divide the nation into eight sec- tions with coaches and sportswriters in each being named to select teams in sectional eliminations.
 The four western winners will meet in one semi-final tournament at the San Francisco Golden Gate Exposition March 20 and 2i. Eastern victors will clash iiY the other semi final at Philadelphia March r and IS. One finalist from each section then will meet for the N. 0. A. A. National Championship" at North western University March 25.
 The National Inter Collegiate Tournament is a week-long affair to be held at Kansas City March 13-18. Called an "open" meet by its spon- sors, 1t seeks entry of every stand- ard four-year college or University in the country.
 Purpose of the meet, according to Emil s. Listou, director of athletics at Baker University, was to establish medium in which the winner would have a just claim to the na- tional title and to provide a clinic for coaches.
 The New York Basketball Writ CTS Association, who staged their first annual" tournament last year, plan to invite six or eight of the nations best teams for a round- robin meet at Madison Square Gar den March IT, 20 and 9. The scribes believe small number of carefully selected teams can play through a short tournament with minimum of upsets and that the winner will have stronger claim to national recognition.
 The best established tournament is the amateur athletic union affair at Denver March 12-l8. This meet ing attracts some leading college lives. but the Independently spon- sored teams usually make the un- dergraduates look like beginners. However any college team that could survive against such powerful opposition certainly would have a claim to the national title that could hardly be challenged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
Pals vs Lltchfleid

The reyamped North End Pals will play the brilliant shooting Liteh- held Cowboys Friday night at the Webster school gym,
 Coach Ventresca has the Pals back in great form after losing three of their last five games.
 Pms are still talking about the NRy the pals passed the ball last ffiaay 60 well was the ball passed NlAl Lh0fc vas but two shots taken from beyond the foul line.
 Wilh CpwDoys will be some ol the greatest trick shot artists in these parts. They are Lee Porter, Q tall guard with Q great eye, the three Da Ross brothers, Joe Blazek and Mncetka.
 In the first game the Pals held the Cowboys to but one hoop in the first half but after losing two men by the foul route finally fell before the Cowboys shooting attack.
 The Pals so far this season have won l4 and lost six games. Bullet Joe Petrocine, the sensational scor- mg ace Of the Pals has an average of i2 points a game and Is closely followed by big Cal Stolfi, the for mer Wilby eager who has Q e game
 The Hopeville Blues rolled up a 3i to 20 victory over the Thomaston Young Mems Club Sunday at the Hopeville gym. The Blues would like to meet the Litchficld Cowboys For games write to 0. Dick, i26t Baldwin street, city.
 The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
TEXAS RANGERS
 vSLITHS TONIGHT
VoIpe, ex-Manhattan Star With Visitors; Nortons
 Here Saturday

The Texas Rangers, a rough-rid- ing unit of basketeers, take over St. Joseph's hall tonight to do battle with the K. of L. at 9 o'clock in the feature half of a double bill, st. Josephs Holy Name and Chuck's Service Five, of Naugatuck, open ing the program at 7:30.
 Nat Volpe, who explained Man. hattan colleges quintet two years ago, is key man in the Ranger scheme of things. Three former Texas university players and two ex-Philadelphia stars, round out the lineup which has carried the team to 46 victories in 60 games during the past two years.
 In addition to the basketball game the Rangers enliven things with a program of cowboy music the chatter presented by Tex Taylor between halves.
 The Knights. beaten in their last two starts at home. have two chances to get even this week, for in addition to this evenings battle the Liths are hosts to the Wor- cester, Mass, Nortcns Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
Fulton Bombers and Ideal Paint Feature

Captain Benny Marcoux's Fulton Bombers meet the Ideal Paintmen lead by Bill Verricker in what should be an important headliner, as the Paintmen are trailing the Bombers by narrow margin; the Bombers having won 4i games and lost i6; while the Paintmen have two postponed matches yet to bowl and at present have won 35 games and also lost i6 to tie the Bombers, On the other hand victory for the Bombers will give them good hold on first place, with only another round to bowl. The Wordens Dairy entry are In third place at the pres ent writing and only four games behind the Bombers in first place position. Frankie Thompsons' crew tackle Sam Madnicks' MatzlSin Fur niture movers tonight according to the league schedule.
 Tn the other feature assignment for the evening, the sensational Metropolitan Cleaners who have been cleaning their way up from last position in the league standing to fourth place at present, will col- lide with Proxy Andy Guiliano's Mo- hican Indians in what should be a close battle. Jack Suozzo and his Suozzo Girllmen will meet their neighbors the Speed Parcel Delivery in another good match. The stand ings:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07

Naugatuck, Feb. 1.-The "Keds' travel to Meriden tonight to take on the Insilcos in a return game of a home and home series. The local quintet defeated the Meriden club month ago in the first Sum- day tilt in many years by 52-49 score in a thriller.
 The second game of the week is scheduled with the Ansonia Blue Devils on the local "" court Eric day night in a regular State League game. Bob Red" Mariana still has a chance to overtake the current scoring leader for the Doctor Fischer scoring trophy which will be presented to the highest scoring player in the league at the end of the play-off series.
 A preliminary game Friday night will bring the Bristol Cobras. one of the better junior teams of the state. against the US Big leaguers. This fray Is For 7:15.
 Dancing as usual will follow the main game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
ThiSSp0rting
 World
Notes From New York
BY JOHN A. Cl.uNEy

Notes From New York
 ma he than ever describe te anna Baseball writers the Commodore the ieh parts of the country Snda evening" galore the managers especially Larry MoPna the Giants given quite horoug wronr oyer presented the Press Box Reves emnatnV for the tho minstrel and backfaoe stun and us background from which tho writer throw the hooks for two hours or mo
 Seriously Umpire Bin Klem who at o. still resens the iaet anyone mtalible he supposed to have said i never missed my life" honored with placoue meoriouS service to Baseba Manager
 another being the first manager to bring m three straight world championships with his New York Yankees and pacque champion baSman and outstanding 1888 Brother Gilbert alleged dscoverer Of Babe Ruth gacoD deNmed full credit 10 re feat for as ne pu u anyonc ability of boy like him.;
 General Hugh Johnson old Army sefectNe in describing some experiences tho In which baseball had part
 one Of the show went M way Say dd you hear the movie moguS are interested n" negative yeah they want to swap the Kids the BROOKLYN ENFIELD" SC More
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
IN. E. CATHOLIC HOOP
 MEET AT BOSTON

Boston, Feb. 7-CUP)-The New England Catholic high school bas- ketball tournament will be played here March 3-4 under sponsorship of the Catholic Youth Organization. the Rev. George M. Dowd, c. Y. O. director, announced today.
 Father Dowd said he had mailed entry blanks to every leading paro- chial school in New England for the sixth annual tournament. He said that every state except Connecticut probably will be represented.
 Mission high school of Roxbury is defending champion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
STAR PITCHING STAFF TOPPED
 BYLEE CRISSOM
Walters, Vandermeer and Weaver Will Help Red
 Cause in l930
By GEORGE KIRKsEY

Limited Press Stan COrrespondent)
 New York, Feb. 7--(U1)-Warning to the Chicago Cubs; watch your National league pennant this season because the Cincinnati Reds promise to come up with the hottest pitch ing staff on the circuit,
 ' With spring training about to open, the Reds are being hailed as the club to watch. And the master minds of Cincinnati say that Lee dirssom, their eccentric southpaw, is the key man in their scheme to overthrow the Cubs,
 Along with Lee, the Reds will have as proven fingers Bucky Walters, Johnny Wander Nicer, Paul Der ringer, Whitey Moorc, Red Barrett Gene Schott and Jim Weaver. Gris- som Is the key man in that brigade because of what happened to him last year. ,,
 His failure to come through in 1888 possibly cost the Reds the pen- nant and Bill McKechnie, who pi- loted the Reds from last to fourth place In his first year there, got little red around the collar today when the subject of Grissom came up. Bill remembered the part Lee played In cooling of the team when 1t was red-hot.
 T should have shot him." Me- Kechnie said. "Yes sir, should have shot him then and there, and l probably would have If Grissom hadn't agreed with me-"
 McKechnie was talking about the time last summer when Grissom tried to steal second in e game against the Phillies with the Reds ahead go. He slid into the bag and was carried off the field with c sprained ankle. The Esds w..e nGt then. but drissom's injury crushed their spirit and the Bees moved Into Cincinnati and knocked them oil four in Q row.
 The Big Idea
 McKechnie said nc asked Grisson' what the Idea was and that Lee an. swered, T won a game once by stealing second.' To that McKech' nie replied that he lost ten for Gin cinnati by pulling that stupid play drissom agreed--even that he oughI to be fined $i.000 and Dc shot, too.
 drigsom, who had a sore arm early in the year and wasn't any use, wa! laid up for the rest of the seasor when the pennant was begging somebody to take 1t home. He wor two games all year.
 Now McKechnie and Warren Gilei the Reds general manager, are banking on drissom to give Cincin- natl the leagues strongest pitching staff and e strong contender, dris- som signed his contract in Cincin. natl the other day, He said he wai in prime shape,
 Reminded that he was paid foi fishing" last year, Grissom saio I'm not going to be tough to sign but walt until, have good year If I can't pitch this year I'm going to pack up and 90 home"
 McKechnie has no fears about 0rissom's arm. It came around ir mid-season after few treatments by pr. Van Rock. of Philadelphia who snapped something in place Grissom never was bothered by tho arm after that.
 He weighs 200 pounds and is feet, 2 inches tall. In 1887 he looked like the greatest young pitcher ir the league. but overworked himself in the last two months of the sea- son and contracted the sore arm which plagued him from the begin. ming of spring training last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
Can Conn Repeat? 1?
Mcdonnell Quits Michigan Board

7-(UP,-Frank NIacDoncn announced his resig- nation today and emphasized was the Fridays Tony GalentoNaue fight
 MacDonel the time he wants it to Gov Frank FzGead yesterday He said was sent for political because he appointed during the governcp Of Frank Murphy
 T governor embarrassmens' Mac Donel explained.
 Lansing would comment until he received the resignation
 As aftermath of the fight which Gaento foored Brown knocking Rep John Hamilton Detroit investigation in the state legislature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07

for equipment of Leavenworth teams in various sports.
 The general committee of the carnival group, headed by Prin. H. s. Allen of Leavenworth, is looking forward to the largest crowd in the history of the three year event. Messrs. Regan, Rieger, O'Neil, Dillon. Lord, Corrigan, Coleman and Sirica have worked hard on arrangements and every thing is complete for the affair.
 Action starts at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday with eight acts of vaudeville with Harry x. Cashin as master of ceremonies. Music will be by Timmie Grove and his Colonials, dancing scheduled after the final game. Refresh ments will also be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
GUGGINO, IVY AT
 HARTFORD TONIGHT

Hartford. Conn. Feb, 7.--lUP)- Carl Red" Guggino. local light weight meets Phil Siriani, New York, in the feature eight-round bout on a boxing card here tonight.
 Bobby .Poison" Ivy. local feather weight. goes after his 23rd consecu- tive. victory since turning profess sional in an eight-rounder with Vic- tor Corchado. Puerto Rico.
 A percentage of the gate will 90 70 the infantile paralysis fund
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
MORE GIANTS SIGN

New York. Feb. 7.-(UP)-The New York Giants had g players un- der contract today following receipt of contracts from pitchers Clyde Castleman and Harry Gumbert and outfielder Jimmy Ripple.
 Five Giants still remain to be signed-Dick Coffman. Fly Van6en- berg. Joe Moore. Burgess Whitehead and Harry Danning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
LEAvENWORTH
 CARNIVAL SET
Watertown Indians il Hoop Features Here
 Tomorrow

Indications that another banner crowd. at least equal to last years proportions, will be on hand for the third annual athletic carnival, are strong, as the affair, scheduled for tomorrow night at Wilby high school gym, will feature a basket ball game. dance and other enter tainment, Watertown to provide the hoop opposition for the Tech Tig- CTS. Receipts for the carnival will be used to bolster the athletic fund
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
Brass and Chase, Dusty Rivals, Clash Tonight

American Brass and Chase Metal. who have proven themselves the "teams to beat" in this season g Industrial bowling competition, are paired tonight ct the Mattatuck al- ieys in the regular weekly matches, and though Chase Is three games up in second round play, the Brassles have been going great for the past three Tuesdays and may be able to take 2 of 3 games. American Brass won the first round while Chase while Chase has been leading to datn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
ARCHIBALD WINS;
 GETS KODAK GO

Providence, R. l., Feb. 2 - (U.PJ
 Joey Archibald of Pawtucket recognized in New York as world featherweight champion. pounded out decision over Al Mancini of Providence. in 10-round over- weight bout before 5,200 fans last night.
 Archibald, who at 125 1-4 gave away three pounds to Mancini, was never in danger.
 The classy medical student earned a l5-round match here on March i3 with Leo Kodak of Chicago by his win. The match will be given world title recognition by the Ma tional Boxing Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
Amateur Basketball
ST, LUCY SCOUTS WIN

St, Luey's Boy Scout eagers won . hard fought game last Saturday at the N, r, Y, hut by setting back the Kings, ?0-l2, Raimo and Or sini werfo outstanding for St, Lucy's scoring six points each, Pannone was high man for the Kings with four points, In the frs thalf the Kings were leading the Toilette eeaehcd Boy Scouts by four points, blt the quintet came back la bril- liant second half rally to win the contest The score
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
Boys Club Midget Ready
 For Enkceres

The Boys Club Migets are going to play the strong Enkcors today at 800 o'clock. The Migets have won four and lost one to the Pinehills Migets. The Enkeorcs have won three and lost one. Last Saturday the Pinehill MigetS beat the Enk- cores by c score of 24.i2,
 Manager Louis Ace" Procopion will use Louis "star" schiavone and Winnie "sensational" fannoe. cone at forward, Manager Procopion and Joseph "Flash" Fulleiero at guard, Jimmy Hudson will be seen at center. .
 Manager Henry Bem and Coach Prank Lamberti will use Mafiia and Andolina at forward, Armonde Chiccketti at the pivot post. Karas. nix and Padaigas at guard,
 Riccard, Greece Howell, Bonvis- suto, Behr and Assen2a will be on hand for the Enkcors.
 Bethlehem. Feb. 1.-The Bethle- hem A. c. showed too much power for the Oakville A. A, Saturday night at Memorial hall, defeating them, 90 to 28, Next Saturday the local five will meet the Red Wings of Naugatuek,
 Tn the preliminary Saturday the Oahville Bulldogs Juniors took the deciding game of their series with the Bethlehem Reserves, 36-30.
 The box score of the main game :. RAthIahens A G ia0l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
NEW HAVEN RING
 MAN ''IN WRONG''

Holyoke. Mass. Feb. 2 = (U.P.) = Boxing authorities investigated to- day q bout between Al RylI. South wick heavyweight, and George Glo- yer. New Haven. Conn. which was declared no contest last night.
 The bout was stopped in the fhird round when Glover. who weighed 200. refused to arise after being floored by Ryil Ryll weighed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
Bulldogs Oppose CorsaIr Jrs.

The South End Bulldogs will op- pose the Corsair Jrs, tonight at 8:30 o'clock, This game will be played at the Pearl Street Community Club, All member of the South End Bull dogs are asked to be at the Boys Club at 7;30 o'clock.
 Game Under Protest
 Last nights game between the South End BullodgS and Statesmen was under protest because of the Statesmen using an ineligible player, More information about this protest will be written In The Dem ocrat when tho protest committee declares the winner of this game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
InnnnacuIates
WANT A GAME?

Buckley's Dead End Boys are de- sirous of booking basketball games with any team in the city or state, especially the St. Joseph's Holy Name team. They are also anxious to book the New Milford Farmers Woodbury Townies. Litchfield Cow boys, Waterville Boys Club and Wolcott Grange. For games write to James Buckley, l2 Congress avenue city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
REPUBLICANS BOW
 IN SPECIAL GAME

Democrat boys once again showed supremacy over members of the Re- publican staff in a special match yesterday afternoon at the Lucky Strike alleys, our representatives coasting to three straight victories before the COPS aecided they had enough.
 The scores tell the good news in detail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
NURMI IN COMMAND

Helsingfors - In addition to his duties with the mems squad, Paavo Nurmi also will coach Finland's feminine contingent in the l940 Olympic games,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07

Schedule For Tonight Speedy Parcel Delivery vs Suozzo Grille. Fulton Markets ys Ideal Paint. Metropolitan Cleaners vs Mo- hican Market. Worden Dairy vs Matzkin Fur niture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
Odds And Ends

The Se bargain o the season goes in New York Friday night Fred ApoSoi and Billy Conn., who kicked him ago which will decide the the country though is not title bout selling and three ogskns Conn beat rounds this time it's l5,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07

Which makes mo wonder how those THREE sHERlFFs made lined against the office Al Gamers share the The attachment business pulled him m New York the night he lost to Tiger Jack Fx $400 the attachment accord
 the Mele boys of Qainer who should know.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07

Syracuse Marty Glickman, Orange sprinter and halfback. con- ducts a weekly sports program over a Svrec-sn radio station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07
C.Y.O. Sports
LOurdes and Immaculate Meet

LUufucs anu 1humacuIHIe Meet
 The Lady of Lourdes Juniors, the league leaders, will play tonight at the Boys club surface. The Lourdes with seven straight victories. are out to make it eight straight when they tangle with the Immaculate Juniors. The Immaculates will try very hard to win this game because they want to be the first to hand the Lourdes their first defeat. This game is scheduled for 8 o'clock, a preliminary to the Boys Club Cadets Conn. Blues game. The lineup of this game is as fallnus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-07

Newark Red" Coch- rane l38. Elizabeth. N. J.. stopped Ray Napolitano. l42, New York (A.