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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-09-21
Episcopal Women Held A
Joint Meeting Last Thursday

The Woman's Auxiliary of Holy
Trinity Episcopal Church at
Glendale Springs and of Saint
Mary's Episcopal Church of
Beaver Creek had a joint meet
ing at Glendale Springs on Thurs
day afternoon, September IA, at
two o'clock. Besides the members
of the two auxiliaries number
of other persons were present,
and took part in the discussions.
Rev. and Mrs. E. D. Butt, of Val
ley Crucis, Rev. and Mrs. w. S.
Stcney, of Morganton, and Rev.
and Mrs. Boston NJ Lackey, of
Lenoir, were among the visitors.
Mrs. Stoney, who is chairman of
the Department of Missions, made
brief talk on the work of the
auxiliaries. Rev. Mr.. Lackey
also took part in the discussion.
The Holy Communion was OBJ
served with Rev. Mr.. Butt and
Rev. Mr. Stoney in charge.
At the conclusion of the meet
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-09-21
Cash Prizes to be Given. Will
Be Held in West Jeffer-
son High School.

An old time fiddler's conven-
ton and dancing contest, which
will be held in the West Jeffer-
son high school auditorium next
Thursday night, starting at 8 o.
clock, under the sponsorship of
the Ashe post of the American
Legion, will be another highlight
on the program of the Ashe
County Fair.
A total of $1,000 in cash pri-
yes will be awarded to winners
and all musicians, tap dancers
and clog dancers in Ashe and adj
Joining counties are cordially in
vited to come and compete for
the awards, B. w. Jones, chair
man of the special committee of
the American Legion, announc-
eS.
He stated that one or two 9TH
er outstanding stunts and
amusement features will be in
cluded on the varied program.
Cash awards for first, second
and third places will be given
for the best fiddler, best banjo
picker, best string band, best tap
dancer and best clog dancer.
1--WE need money for the COM
munity club house and hope that
every Legionnaire and every
body in this section will plan to
attend this fiddlers' convention
and dancing contest next Thurs
day night" Mr.. Jones said.
Serving on the committee with
Mr.. Jones are L. P. Coward, in
coming commander, Jack Rhodes
and Ed Barr.
The Legion is also planning to
have a unique rat stand feature
on the midway of the Ashe coun-
4y fair.
On Saturday night, Sept. 80, a
dance will be given in the Com
munity Club House under the
sponsorship of the Legion. Hess
eight-piece orchestra will furnish
the music
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-09-21
FAIR OPENS HERE
TUESDAY MORNING
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end that night a free agricultural
movie, stresSing the value OF SOIL
conservation, purebred livestock
and improved seeds, will be
shown here at the West Jetfer-
son school.
Saturday will be "West Jetter-
son day" and the fair will close
7 that night with dance in the
beautiful new community club
house, held under the sponsor
ship of the Legion.
The Ashe County Fair is q
strictly non-commercial one and
is sponsored by the Jeffersons
Rotary Club, the American Lee
gion and Auxiliary, the West JET
ferson Woman's Club, and the
Ashe county farm agents office
The fair has three-fOld pur-
pose-first, to promote and en-
courage the advancement of farm
crops, livestock raising, dairying
and home-improvement; second,
to provide clean and wholesome
entertainment for both young
and old; third, to promote a keen
er spirit of fellowship, acquaint-
the people of Ashe and adjoining
counties.
This is the first county fair
that has been held in Ashe in
over Is years.
The executive committee is ex-
tending a cordial invitation to
everyone to attend the fair.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-09-21
EMORY AND HENRY COLLEGE
HAS A RECORD ENROLMENT

EMORY, Va, Sept. 18,-Emory
and Henry college has completed
its fall term registration with
1913 students enrolled at the col
lege to date, announced Miss
Eula V. Hankle, registrar of the
college.
This enrolment reaches high
er peak than at the same period
last year when 316 students had
been registered.
Students came into the college
on Sept. II from all sections of
Virginia, Tennessee, North Caro-
lima, and West Virginia. Register
ed at the college are students
from places as far south as Tupe-
10, Miss, as far north as New
York city, and as far northwest
as Escanaba, Mich.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-09-21
plant kingdom.
Proof OF The Pudding

Fish stories come and go and
usually increase in size as they
60 along, but this week, Fisher
man Smith brought in 200 pounds
of proof of his luck in the
Southfork of New River where
he landed carp which weighed as
much as II pounds. Some were
placed on sale in local stores
where other individuals had an
opportunity to taste his luck! All
of which is definite proof that
+ the writer will have to go some
/ to beat this story next week!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-09-21
All Is Fair In AShe


tunity to see and hear next week.
All Is Fair In Ashe
This week citizens from
drought the county have been
making inquiries about the fair,
concerning exhibits and other
features. Next week is fair week,
and we believe everything in
Ashe county really will be fair,
and that most Of the people will
be here. From all indications this
fair, which is the first to be held
here for a quarter of a century,
promises to be very much worth
while. Secretary H. D. Quessen-
berry, (Ques. for short) says he
has certainly had the questions
applied to him and that he hopes
that the entries will come in pro-
portion. Let's all ask for fair
weather for Ashe county's fair!
History Repeats Itself
An Ashe county student said
the other day that he was making
history. And he further explained
his statement saying that he was
repeating himself in the ninth
grade! History is not only repeat
ing itself in the European war,
but here in Ashe county in many
freaks of nature. c. M. Cope, of
Crumpler, brought in a second
crop of yellow summer apples
together with additional blossoms
which Jack Frost will probably
not allow to mature judging from
the chill in the air here this
week.
How May A Pear Appear?
Oddities continue to appear at
The Skyland Post. But one of
the most unusual ones to be seen
in a long time was the Momordi-
ca, or Balsam Pear, brought in
last week by Mrs. VIM. Terry. In
fact she showed a pair of them!
To the causual observer it looks
like a small squash which has
opened up showing small red ber-
ries on the inside. But to Mrs
Terry, who is quite a specialist in
the field of flowers, it probably
tells an unusual story of the
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LOST-Wednesday in West JEFF
ferson, ladies, yellow gold Elgin
wrist watch. Reward if returned
to Mrs. Ward Raw. 9-21-1t
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To Hold Fiddlers' Convention
And Dancing Contest Sept. %
Ashe Gas

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county fair will have an oppor-
tunity to see and hear next week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
LEADERS INSPECT
 NEW SCOUT CAMP
Plans Discussed for Erec= ton of Administration
 Building at Plymouth

Scout leaders and members of the camp committee held an outdoor meeting at Camp Plymouth last night for the purpose of inspecting the terrain of the new camp site and make tentative plans concern ing the layout this summer. The group selected the site for the first permanent building which will be erected when money is obtained This building, eventually to be used as administration headquarters would first serve as 8 general pur- pose building. Estimated cost would be $3,500.
 The sites for three troop camps, were selected and waterfront pro- jects were inspected. Work on the camp will soon begin with volunteer parties building tent floors, a swim ming float, and other waterfront equipment.
 Those present last night were J. Milton Burrall, chairman of the camp committee; MT. Babson, Henry Donohue, assistant Scout executive; Walter H. Deacon, president of the Mattatuck council: Joseph Mozzer, chairman of the committee , on health and safety; Kenneth Johnson of Naugatuck: William Cleveland of Watertown: William Lovett, Robert Johnson, Ronald Malia, Napoleon Charbonneau and Vernon E. Abel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03

Wonder how true it is? About the few passes given to newspaper peo- pie by The Fair With the identification cards come a bunch of ticket stubs If they are used too often it will indicate (they say)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
Flood Control Plans
 Ready For Inspection
Board of Works to Study New Seup at Next Meeting;
 Delaware Ave Residents Protest Proposed Sewer

and Loren R. Garter. Thirteen prop erty owners did not appear. No Health Menace Owners of property on the street denied that lack of sewers consti- tutes menace to health, as claimed by the health department. Com missioner Albert Loeffler denied he was forcing" the sewer issue. Resi- dents said they could not afford to pay sewer assessments at this time. The proposal was referred to the boards sewer committee and to the health officer, Dr. Edward J. God frey, for further study.
 A request from D. Arrigoni, Mid dletown contractor, that water in the Wigwam reservoir be lowered to allow the building of state culvert, was referred to the water and engi- neering departments. Thomas F. Murphy, health inspector, reported that sewer should be built on Pon- ham street.
 Investigation was voted of a claim by Philias J. Viau, that a watercourse has created a deep hole on his and city property at Bunker Hill avenue and Steuben street, and claim by Bertha Ogrisek, of 1074 Chase Parkway, that a brook near her home has been obstructed by neighbor.
 Study Layout
 It was voted to have a committee study the layout of Huntingdon avenue, now in dispute. Residents of Darling street were told that the city will lay 400 feet of pipe for water if they will pay for the pipe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
Compensation Agreements

Agreements in which compenation will be paid weekly during tho period of disability were filed and approved this morning in the ofiice of Compensation Commissionef James M. Lynch as follows:
 Citlsens Printing company Win- sted. against Roland !. Beloe, Winsted, Iaeeratlen of right hand, sis.el beginning April ie.
 Eastern hlallable Iren company. Naugatuek, against Anthony '. Trussesnski. New Britain, bFulseA Isst isgs sil.bo beginning April sG
 Nsw England KAge esmpany, Canaan. against SuIian rIeiFopan, kast Canaan, disiaI phalank sf left iiFst finger swollen, fIe.e0 besln- nlae ABFiI zA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
Tuberculosis!
 Death Rate in U. s.
 Greatly Reduced in Past Three Y e ars.

Emphasizing the success at tained in the unceasing crusade against tuberculosis, statisticians of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company declare that not single state of the A having complete records of tuberculosis fatalities for ten years registered an in- crease in mortality for the dis ease in the three years 1935-1937 as compared with the years 1925 1927.
 In a study of the geographical distribution of tuberculosis mortal ity, for the periods 1925-1927 and 1935-1937, it was found that the tuberculosis death rate per 100,- 900 population for the United States dropped from 85 in tn earlier period to SAT in the lat ter, which represents a decline of 35.6 per cent. In each Of 28 states the rate of decline was greater than that of all the states combined. The death rates in seven states actually fell below 300 per 100000, in 1935-1937.
 The greatest improvements in tuberculosis mortality were experi- enced in the New England states, Colorado, Delaware and North Dakota, where the death rates were practically cut in half in the latter period as compared with those of 1925-1927. The smallest relative decreases in the death rate took place in Maryland, Ari- zona, Louisiana and West Vlr- ginia, but even in those states the improvements ranged between 25 and 30 per cent.
 While Arizona ranked the high est of all the states in mortality from tuberculosis in both periods, yet it achieved the greatest abso- lute reduction of any state.
 Nine states had tuberculosis death rates of 100 or more per 100000 in 1925-1927: in the 1885, 1897 period, only two states-Ari- zona and New Mexico-had rates above that level.
 Seven states had tuberculosis death rates of less than 50 per 100000 in the earlier period; in the latter period, one-half of all the states of the Union had equalled that record.
 In seven states the rates ranged from 20 to 30 per 100000 popula- tion, in 1935-1937.
 Probably a number of states will have death rates below 20 per 100000 in 1899, as great improve ment has been achieved in tuber- cuIosis mortality since 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03

Italy's new 300-mile road crossing the sun-scorched Danakil Desert to link Assab and Dessie is nearing completion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
MCDONALD GIVEN
 K. OF 6. SUPPORT
Local Knight Endorsed for National Delegate Third
 Degree Planned

The First Degree of the Knights of Columbus was conferred on a class of candidates last night in the Columbus Club of Sheridan Council, 24. The degree work was exemplified by officers of the local council, headed by Grand Knight Thomas w. Scadden, assisted by Chancellor James F. Colwell, War den Joseph Carolan, and Past Dep uty Grand Knight Roger Walsh, substituting for Deputy Grand Knight Charles Mcdonald, who is i'll.
 It is expected that another First Degree may be worked at the next council meeting to be followed on the same night by the Second De- gree.
 Delegates and alternates to the annual state convention of the K. of c. were nominated and elected at last nights business meeting. They will be Grand Knight Scad- den, Deputy Grand Knight Mc- Donald, delegates; Roger Walsh and Joseph RoblnSon, alternaCeS.
 MT. Mcdonald was endorsed by the council as a candidate for cleo tion to the office of delegate to the supreme convention of the Knights of Columbus which is to be held in Seattle, Washington, next Aug ust. Delegates to this convention are elected at the state convention The latter gathering will be held at Danbury on Sunday and Monday, May q and g.
 The date of the annual Com munion Breakfast of the council was announced last night as Sunday May 21. Members of the council and friends will attend the o'clock Mass at the Immaculate Concep- tion church and afterwards eat at the Hotel Elton. Deputy Grand Knight Mcdonald heads the com- mittee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03

Flood control plans for the Nau- gatuck river are almost complete, il was announced at meeting of the Board of Public Works last night Residents of Riverside street, who have been seeking protection from periodic floods, were told that the plans will be available for inspection at the boards next meeting.
 The board will hold hearings on the establishment of river lines within the next month.
 Opposition to a proposed sewer on Delaware avenue was expressed by 20 residents of that street. Letters in favor were received from two property owners, Stewart D. Cook
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
CHASE FOREMEN IN
 MONTHLY SESSION

The monthly meeting of the Chase Foremen'S association will be held in their North Main street club rooms tomorrow night at o'clock, featuring an educational moving picture which will depict the manu- facture of an automobile from the time blue prints are made to the day when the car is placed on the road for a trial.
 A business meeting will precede the film at which President George Conlong will preside. A large att tendance is expected. Refreshments will be served after the showing of the films.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
Police Lieutenant Called As Defense
 Witness In Court
Testimony of Desk Ofcer Substantiates Defendants Contentious as to Sobriety-Bank Street Mer-
 chant Filed Complaint, Causing Arrest

testified that he was on desk duty at headquarters when Neagle was brought in, and that in his opinion the man was not intoxicated, as he walked straight and answered ques- tions intelligently.
 Neagle was arrested about 5:45 o'clock on the afternoon of April 5 by Patrolmen George Knowles and John Palmetier on Cottage place as he got out of his car. At the previ- ous hearing the officers testified that they arrested Neagle following a box alarm from headquarters.
 Testimony revealed that the alarm was sent out following a telephone call to headquarters by Louis Mad nick, in front of whose shop at 273 Bank street, Neagle had parked Madnick testified he called police after failing to restrain Neagle from getting into his car. He said the man was in no condition to drive a vehicle safely.
 Others Testify
 Also testifying today were Peter Palaps, tavernkeeper at 319 Bank street, and Robert Fisher, a WPA worker. Fisher testified that Neagle gave him a ride from the top of Cooke street to the center at $ o'clock on the afternoon of his ar- rest. He said that he was in the habit of riding down Cooke street with Neagle, both of them being workers on WPA project at the top of the hill. He said that at no time was Neagle intoxicated.
 Palaps testified that Neagle had two glasses of beer, half ale and half porter. The man, was not drunk, he said, and had never been drunk to his knowledge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03

Testimony by Lieutenant James Mulville to the effect that Edward Neagle, 28, of 48 Cottage Place, did not appear intoxicated when he was booked on this charge on April D, was decisive in getting the latter 9 discharge when he appeared before Judge Mascolo in City Court today.
 The case was continued from April 19 when Judge Mascolo de- clared that testimony at that time failed to convince him of the guilt or innocence of Neagle.
 Called By Defense
 Lieutenant Mulville, subpoenaeo by defense counsel, George Lynch,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
CLUB SPONSORS MAY BIRD WALK
Naturalist Members to Hike to WOOdbury Week
 From Sunday

The 200-inch telescope now being prepared for use in California is one of the greatest scientific accomplish ments of the century, declared Earl Palmer in an address before mem- bers of the Waterbury Naturalist club last night at the Mattatuck Historical society building on West Main street.
 The glass for the telescope was made at Corning, N. Y, and trans ported to Mount Palomar, Califor- mia, where new observatory is be- ing built.
 Plans for an early morning bird walk May IA were made by the Nat uralist club. Members will leave from the local railroad station at 4:30 a. m. and proceed to the home of Mrs. A. A. Crane, in Woodbury.
 Joseph Anthony was admitted as a member at last nights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
RADIO SERVICEMEN
 ATTEND MEETING

Thomas Brown of New Haven spoke on the Ryder Chanalyst analyzer, new radio trouble shoot ing device last night at meeting of the Waterbury Radio Service mems association in the Chamber of Commerce hall on Field street. Re- treatments were served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
Judge Discharges Accused Operator
Uncle Sam Seeks ! Applicants Here
 For Army .SerUice

Sergeant Walter A. Smith of New Britain recruiting office will spend today and tomorrow in Waterbury interviewing ap- plicants for enlistment in the United States army or the U. s. army reserve. The latter Is
 open to former service men under 36 years of age. During his official visits to Waterbury to check mp applications fol enrolment in the army, Ser geant Smith will be found on the second floor of the Post Office building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
Walter WillclleIl O. BrOadzCdy

rrade MaEa Registered, Copyright Daliy Mirror
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
LJJPE RETJJRNS

Lupe Velez, exotic Mexican actress who recently returned to Hollywood from theatrical tour of the United States, Mexico and South America, currently plays the title role in RKO Radios "The Girl From Mex ico."
Evening star., 1939-07-26
Traffic CuIprit
Awaits Arrival
Of Police Tickets

An integral part of the equip
ment of the 1400 members of the
Metropolitan Police Department is
little book of tickets, with which
many motorists are familiar. The
officers who use these little books
most frequently are the 135 men,
bers of the Traffic Division.
During a trial in Traffic Court
today it came out that Inspector
William E. Holmes. chief of the
Traffic Division, arrested the de-
fendant
Mrs. Marie C. Lambert, IA New
York avenue NV, was found
parked Monday in zone reserved
for loading and unloading. She
said Inspector Holmes caught her.
She had been in the space only
about five minutes. she stated, and
was in the act of pulling out when
the inspector came along and made
her pull back in. Mrs Lambert, who
works with her husband in a ga
rage, had been in a store to get a
clutch plate. She was driving a
sedan, because it would not look
"ladylike,' she said, to drive a
truck.
Anyway, she said, Inspector
Holmes made her wait there until
one of his privates, c. NJ. Hughes,
OF the 9th precinct, arrived
Mr.. Hughes saved the day. He
had book of tickets.
Judge Walter J. Casey fined Mrs.
Lambert 81.
Evening star., 1939-07-26
Bond Concerts

United States Navy Band, band
stand, Navy Yard, tonight at 7:30
o'clock. 1t. Charles Benter, leader;
Charles Brendler. assistant leader.
Program.
March, Light Cruisers" Benter
Overture. "Pique Dame"
Won Suppe
Solo tor cornet, La
Mandolinata" --- Bellstedt
Musician, Oscar Short.
Valse. Der Rosenkavalier,
Strauss
Tone poem, "Siegfried's Rhine
Journey" - Wagner
From "Gotterdammerung."
Bits from the moving picture
"Alexander's Ragtime Band"
Arranged by Walters, United States
Navy Band
Excerpts from THE Great Waltz"
Compiled by Weber, United States
Navy Band.
"Rondo Capriccioso,
Mendelssohn
Second Hungarian Rhapsody"
Liszt
''The Star Spangled Banner"
BY the United States Marine Band
at 1880 o'clock at United States
Capitol. Capt. Taylor Branson,
leader; william F. Santelmann, Sec
ond leader.
Program.
Overture, Roman Carnival" Berlioz
Prelude to die Rantzau," Mascagni
Cornet solo, Princess Alice"
Bellstedt
Musician Robert De Hart.
Grand scenes from "The Valky-
Intermezzo, whispering of Flow
ers" Blom
Trombone solo, Romance"
Jorgensen
Musician Harold Bayes.
Waltz, Jolly Fellows vollstedt
Grand march, "The Florentiner,
Fucik
"The Marines Hymn"
Evening star., 1939-07-26
City Architects Office
Preparing 10 Draw
Plans for Armory
Committee Discusses
Use Of Building for
Community Purposes

The office of the municipal archi-
tect today prepared to draw plans
for the new National Guard Armory
to be erected at the end of East
Capitol street.
Yesterday the Co-ordinating
Committee, on which serve repre-
sentatives of the District, the Ma
tional Capital Park and Planning
Commission, the National Park
Service and the United States En-
gineer Office, gave its unanimous
approval to adapting the new ar
mory to community activity as we'll
as military uses.
After being drawn, the plans will
be submitted for the approval of the
planning commission and the Ma
tional Commission of Fine Arts
Final approval rests, however, with
the District Commissioners.
Several suggestions we're made at
yesterdays meeting as to how the
armory might best be adapted for
community usage, but these tenta-
tive ideas were not made public.
They will serve to guide District
architects in drawing up the plans.
The meeting yesterday was at
tended by Brig. Gen. Albert c. Cox,
commander of the District National
Guard; Col. John w. Oehmann,
commander of the 121st Engineer
Regiment, and Municipal Architect
Nathan C.. Wyeth.
The new armory is to cover six
city blocks and, it is proposed,
eventually will be part OF huge
sports center at the end of East
Capitol street.