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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE

In observing "fire prevention week" we
are reminded of the fact that West Jeffer-
son and Ashe county have been exceeding
ly fortunate in the past year. There have
been no major fire disasters here and our
losses from destructive flames have been
small.
At the same time, we are equally aware
of the eminent possibility of a devastating
fire and in thinking of what might hap
pen," we become alarmed over our totally
inadequate fire-fighting facilities.
A modest amount of fire protection is
only available to the citizens of the Jeffer-
sons. What we should have here in the
West Jefferson fire department is FIRE
TRUCK that could extend protection more
effective here and also in many communi-
ties of the county.
This is a service that we should not con-
tinue to neglect Plans should be made to
raise money, through taxation, contribu
tons and in any other manner, to purchase
this necessary piece of public-service
equipment.
Our people, both young and old, should
renew their resolutions to be more care
full and to prevent fires, most of which are
caused by carelessness.
Another protection that is we'll worth the
cost of premiums is fire insurance. In few
hours time, the accumulations of a life
time can be destroyed by angry flames.
Don't run the risk of losing all that you
have worked for. Carry fire insurance and
exercise all precautions against starting a
fire that might get out from under control
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
with national policies.

with national policies.
From the community representatives
county committees are selected and all OF
these men serve without tangible remune-
ration and render distinct community
wide and countrywide service.
The annual election of these representa-
tives or committeeman in Ashe is now TAX
ing place and every farmer in the county is
urged to vote. Ballots have been mailed to
all farmers who are cooperating with the
AAA program this year and the deadline
for voting is next Monday.
In his letter released to the members
this week, County Agent c. j. Rich gave
summary, which in part is as follows: -r
"Your triple A farm program is pro-
gram of thrift and good business. It makes
possible security for the land, security for
the farmer, security for the small town
merchant, security for the community and
security for labor and industry that pro-
duces agriculture
However, the program will work no
better than the farmers themselves make
it work by cooperation and supplying pro-
perly qualified human machinery for its
operation. 1t is up to you therefore, to do
your part right here in the county by Sc
Letting for your community and county
committeeman, the most able farmers
available and thereby justify the faith your
government has in your ability to man.
age your own farm program. Remember,
as long as the farmers accept this respon-
sibility, which is democracy at work, they
will grow stronger and stronger and more
and more successful in solving their pro-
blems."
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
.O0O-

Public sentiment in West Jefferson is al
so almost unanimously in favor of street
expansion and sidewalk pavement pro-
gram. A large WPA project has been ap-
proved for some time and we want to see
the town fathers get busy and map out
plan whereby the necessary funds from
the sponsor can be secured. Why not refi-
nance some of the towns outstanding bon
ded debts and thus place ourselves in po-
sition to obtain additional revenue for this
purpose? Many local merchants would be
disposed to give added assistance, II 1t were
necessary to put across this great civic I'M
provement project, or at least number OF
them have so stated. MIR. Alderman, it's
clearly up to you. You have an opportunity
to render distinguished and lasting service
to your fellow citizens
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
Methodist Meet
In Greensboro
Annual Conference Being held
There With Record
Attendance.

Yesterday hundreds of Metho-
dists gathered in Greensboro
pointing to record breaking con-
ference. Delegates, clerical and
lay, number 1923, these being &C
credited to the annual conference
Of three denominations which Fri
day night through adoption of an
official declaration of union will
become simply the Methodist
church. Many of the sessions will
attract a large number of men,
women and children in addition
to the official delegates.
In conformity with a custom of
many years standing and COM
mensurate with the traditional
hospitality of this section, latch
strings on homes in Greensboro
and the surrounding section have
been placed on the outside. Dele
gates will be entertained in the
homes, also in number of in
stances in hotels and tourist
homes, an enterprise in which
members of various congrega-
tons, Methodists and others, are
Joining. However, because of the
large number for whom accom-
modations must be provided,
nearby delegates will return to
their homes at night.
Organization of the new West
ern North Carolina conference of
the Methodist church, embracing
the three historical denominations
which are united in it, is sche-
duled for Friday night, starting
at 7:3O o'clock, at West Market
Street church. Beginning Friday
evening and continuing until ad-
Journment, all of the sessions will
be held at West Market Street
church. Bishop Purcell, legal
president of the conference, will
be assisted by Bishop Brown and
Bishop Straughn.
Reading of the appointments.
through which the ministers will
be stationed for the new year,
will be the final activity of the
conference prior to adjournment.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
Jr.-SeniOr
AT Fleetwood

The Juniors, under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Myrtle Swan, enter
tanned the Seniors at the annual
banquet, Saturday night, in the
gymnasium. az FL 2.'|
:. e., -:.:G,.t ..r&'
The room was transformed into
a Spanish patio. with! lovely
pool, stately columns and "a bal
cony. The color. scheme, red,
green, white and red was carried
out in the decorations for the ia
BILE and in the potted plants and
cut flowers. >.- ~tr:s.. 90.
Mr.. Stanley was POSTMASTER
and Pauline Miller, president of
the Juniors, extended a hearty
welcome to all present. Kathryn
Houck from the Senior class, re-
sponded to this welcome speech.
Jewel Wagner gave the toast to
the faculty and Mr.. Davis gave
the response.
Billie Edwards and Alfred
Phillips entertained with Span
ish Serenade. Edith Greer gave
toast to the School Committee
and Mr.. H. H. Lemley, chairman
of the board responded.
Short talks were given by
Messrs. Miller and Eastridge and
by Misses Osborne and Weaver.
Mrs. Vaught sang Marquita as
coy cllsion to the program.
The three-course dinner con-
sisted of grapefruit cocktail,
chicken, beans, tomatoes, rolls,
coffee, siesta delight, Spanish
cake and minis.
Other invited guests were Mrs.
w. L. Hughes, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter BleGsoe, R. c. Vaught and
Mesdanes Paul Miller, Claude
Eastridge and James Stanley.
Miss Hazel Vannoy spent the
week end in West jefferson with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. S.
Vannoy.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
Wilkes Hospital On
The Approved List

The Wilkes hospital in North
Wilkesboro was among the num-
Der on the approved list of the
American College of Surgeons as
announced in the Hospital Stand
ardization Conference in Phila-
delphia recently.
To be on the approved list a
hospital must meet certain stand
ards which are outlined as fol-
lows:
/. Modern physical plant, as
surfing the patient safety, COM
fort, and efficient care.
2. Clearly defined organization,
duties, responsibilities, and rela-
tons.
3. Carefully selected governing
board with complete and final
authority in the management OF
the institution.
4. Competent, well-trained sup
erintendent responsible to the
governing board for carrying out
all the policies of the hospital.
S. Adequate and efficient per
sonnet, properly organized anc
competently supervised.
6. Organized medical staff Of
ethical, competent physicians ano
surgeons.
7. Adequate diagnostic and
therapeutic facilities under com
petent medical supervision.
8. Accurate and complete medi-
cal records, readily accessible
for research and follow-up.
9. Regular group conferences OF
the administrative staff and Of
the medical staff for reviewing
activities and results so as tc
maintain a high plane of scien-
tific efficiency.
10. A humanitarian spirit-the
primary consideration being the
best care of the patient.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
District Governor
Praises Work OF
!JeffersOns Club
Urges Members to Enter In
ternatiOnal Contest on
Community Service.

A. V. Gibson, governor of the
188th. district of Rotary 1nterna-
tional, highly praised the civic
activities of the Jeffersons club
in an address here last Thursday
night and declared that he
thought this club has splendid
chance to win an international
award for Community SERVICE.
"You fellows are doing the best
job in community service OF any
club I know of and I hope you
will enter the international
awards program" he said.
He praised the organization for
it's fair, hospital, crippled child
ren's clinic and other activities
for the betterment of the Jeffer-
sons and Ashe county.
Levern Johnson was appointed
as the district governors repre-
sentative to organize a club at
Sparta.
Wade Eller, chairman Of the
program tonight, states that he
has something interesting ar
ranged.
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600.

Parents and their friends should see to
it that every crippled child in Ashe coun-
ty is brought here to the crippled child
ren's clinic tomorrow for free examination
and treatment Miracles are taking place
every day in these clinics and the chances
are that your unfortunate child who may
be lame for no fault of his or hers, can be
restored to absolute normally. Wouldn't
it be a great joy to you to see such child
walking, running around, playing and en-
gaging in all activities SO dear to young
hearts? Of course it would and the Rotar-
ians county welfare department and health
department are doing all they can to help
the crippled children Of Ashe. Cooperate
with them. Let's take every crippled child
in the county to the clinic tomorrow.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
FARM ELECTION

The agricultural conservation program
is worth many thousands Of dollars every
wear to the farmers of Ashe county and
more and more our farmers as whole are
realizing it's manifold direct and indirect
benefits and are cooperating wholeheart-
edly with it.
In accordance with democratic process
es of government, the major part of the re-
sponsibility for the operation of this pro-
gram rests upon the individual farmers
themselves to choose leaders in their own
communities to elect committee members
or community representatives to formulate
plans for local participation in conformity
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19

One of the first services which any town
should provide is proper and adequate
water supply and sewerage disposal. These
two things are fundamentally essential to
good health and sanitation. West Jefferson,
although only about "a years old, is rapidly
becoming a good sized town and is badly
in need of modern sewerage system. We
are delighted that the town fathers are
now working out plan whereby new Sc
wer lines can be constructed throughout
the residential sections as well as in the
business districts. In our opinion, an over
whelming majority of the inhabitants of
the town want this service made available
immediately and are willing to cooperate
to the fullest extent We trust that nothing
will interrupt this program. Now is certain
ly the time to complete this job and to do
it we'll with an eye on the future. 49,.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
GERMAN AIRPLANES BOMB
lST BRITISH WARSHIPS

London.-Scoring the first ad-
mitted bomb hit on a British war
ship since the European war be-
gan, German bormbers Monday
slightly damaged the cruiser
Southampton in spectacular at
tack on the vital Edinburgh and
Firth of Forth area of Scotland.
The British admiralty's first
communique said the bombers
caused 35 casualties on the South
ampton, the cruiser Edinburgh,
and the destroyer Mohawk. Later
it was announced two naval Of
ficers, Commander R. F. Jolly
and Lieutenant E. J. O'Shea, and
Is men were killed.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
DRIVEN BACK
BY GERMAN TROOPS

Paris-Waves of Nazi troops in
field gray Monday launched a
long-awaited attack in force
against French positions on the
northern flank of the western
front, drove the French out of
German territory at one point
and although thrown back still
held a precarious foothold on
French soil for the first time since
the European war began.
A French communique acknow-
lodged tonight that the Germans
fought their way into the French
village of Apach before they were
thrown back by a French counter
attack.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
Will Open Drive
Against Accidents

Washington. - A nationwide
drive to eliminate home accident
hazards will begin Oct. % when
more than 1000 Red Cross Chap
tiers will take part in a program
of warning householders to in
spect their homes from cellar to-
attic, Harold F. Elbows, national
director of First Aid and Accident
Prevention Service, announces.
Through the schools and the
Junior Red Cross, Mr.. Elbows es-
Inmates that approximately TO-
100000 homes will be reached
with self-checked lists of accident
hazards. He pointed out that the
drive is designed to reduce the
number of accidents in the home
Last year, 81, 400 persons lost
their lives as a result of falls,
burns and other accidents in the
home," Mr.. Elbows stated. "This
figure almost equals the number
of lives claimed as a result of au-
tomobile accidents.
"To safeguard your family, fol-
low the suggestions shown on the
Red Cross check list for common
hazards in and about the home,
and enlist the help of other mem
bers of your family in removing
hazards found"
The Red Cross check list also
enables farm families to make
checks in their homes and on
farming equipment. In carrying
the drive to the nation, the Farm
and Home Hour, radio feature
sponsored by NBC and the U. S.
Department of Agriculture, will
urge participation during the
week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
New Books Now
In Ashe Library
Assortment Of Fiction And
Non Fiction Just Came
I'm This Week.
BY MRS. C. ID. NEAL

Patrons of the library will be
glad to learn that twenty-five
books have been received this
week from State Library Com
mission.
Included in this collection is
"Chiang Strong Man of China" by
Berkov; "Must We Go To War;,
Page; Education of an Ameri-
cam, Sullivan; "As It Is in Eng
land", Osborne; all are interest
ing in view of the time in which
we are living.
In the fiction we have "Son of
the Sea-, Bassett; Heart Has
Wings, Cuthrell; CDR. Norton's
Wife,, Walker; Ladies Go
Masked, Widdemer; Nagin and
the STAR, Hartman; and others.
Beginning Saturday, Oct. 81 we
shall loan books for two weeks
instead of one week as has here
tofore been the rule. Our increas-
ing number of books makes this
possible. And it will enable those
who live in the county to borrow
with less trouble. A daily news
paper and current magazines are
available to readers when library
is open.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
Former Ashe Man
Died In West Va.
Had Practiced Medicine In
West Virginia For
Many Years.

Friends and relatives in this
section will regret to learn of the
recent death of DR.. G. H. Jones
of West Virginia, who died in ST..
Mary's hospital at Huntington,
following an illness of several
days.
He was born in Ashe county,
North Carolina in 1861 and re-
ceived his medical training at the
University of North Carolina,
coming to Bluefield to establish
a practice shortly afterward.
In 1905 he left Bluefield where
he had made many friends and
had been engaged in the coal
business for a number of years.
He was located for a number of
years at Logan and later went to
Huntington, where he carried on
private practice up until the
time of his illness.
Surviving are three children,
his son DR.. A. S. Jones, head of
the Huntington Orthopedic hos
pital; B. c. Jones, a Baptist min
lister, of Virginia, and Mrs. Isa-
belle Petit, of Cape Cod, Mass; a
sister, Mrs. America Long, of
812 College ave; and four nieces,
Mrs. G. w. Stewart, of Bluefield,
Miss Mary Long, Miss Joncie
Long and Miss Virginia Long, all
of Bluefield, and a number of
grandchildren.
His mother, Mrs. Mary Ann
Jones Hartzog died in Bluefield,
West Virginia, nine years ago. His
Brother DR.. A: F: Jones died
many years ago. The nieces in
clude Mrs. J. L. Phillips of An
COLA, Indiana.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19

Mrs. Segraves had not been in
the county since she married and
went west thirty-five years ago.
Those present at the Phipps
home Sunday were c. w. Phipps
of Old Field Creek, Mrs. w. E.
Denney, Mr.. and Mrs. J. R..
Phipps and daughter Robertine,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Denny and
children and Jacob Oliver, all of
Silas Creek, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Segraves and son, Robert, of
Waitsburg, Washington and Mrs.
Chloe Stike, of Matooka, w. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Jones and
son, Denny of Detroit, Mich, have
been visiting Mr.. Jones' parents
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Jones recently.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
Mrs. w. w. Ashe
Dies At Her Home
In WASH, D. C.,
Former Ashe Resident And
Dresden Postmaster Pass
es At Age Of 80.

Relatives and friends of Mrs.
William Willard Ashe in this
county, were saddened by the
news of her death which took
place in Washington, D. c. on Sat-
urday, October Z, where she had
been for many years.
Funeral services were held at
the residence of the late Captain
Samuel A. Ashe, in Raleigh, on
Tuesday afternoon, October 10
and she was buried in the Henry
family plot there.
Mrs. Ashe, who was 80 years
old at the time of her death, was
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis D. Henry, of Raleigh. She
was first married to DR.. J. o.
Wilcox, who was for years pro-
minent physician in this county.
They lived at Dresden, formerly
post office near Warrensville
and she was in charge of this
post office.
Following DR.. Wilcox's death,
she married William Willard
Ashe, a government botanist, of
Washington, D. c., lin 1906 and
resided in the capitol city until
her death.
She is survived BY son and
two daughters by her first mar
riage, Edward L. Wilcox, of
Washington, D. C. and Mrs. Tho
mas M. Newland, Of Washington,
D. c. and Mrs. Edmund Jones, of
Goldsboro, N. C. and also num-
Der of grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Ties of blood and ir,ter-mar-
rlage among the old county fam
lilies of North Carolina connected
Mrs. Ashe with many of them. In
cluded among her kin were many
men who held high places in
State affairs and high rank both
IN the Army and Navy of the Ma
ton and in the services of the
Confederacy during the SOS.
They included governors, legisla-
tors, diplomats and jurists. She
! was a direct descendent of Sena-
tor William Henry Haywood, Jr.,
who served successfully, 1880
1916, as speaker of the North
Carolina House of Commons, as
Charge d'Affaires in Belgium and
in the United States Senate. Two
North Carolina counties, Hay
wood and Ashe, were named for
men with whom Mrs. Ashe had
family ties.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
Brief News OF
European War
1000 FINNISH CITIZENS ARE
ORDERED TO EVACUATE

Helsingfors - The government
Monday ordered the evacuation
of all residents of HIGHLAND Is
lands in the Gulf of Finland,
which Russia is demanding, and
appealed for good will'' to over
come difficulties in its negotia-
tons with the Soviets.
Evacuation of the 1000 Finnish
residents of HIGHLAND, indicating
perhaps that Finland is prepared
to surrender the island to Russia,
followed day-long conferences Of
government leaders with Juhu
Paasikivi, 68-year-old former pre-
mier, who is handling the nego-
tlatiOns with Russia.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
BRITISH BATTLESHIP rs
SUNK BY GERMAN U-BOAT

Berlin.-The British warship
Repulse, one of Britain's three
battle cruisers, has been torpe-
doed by the same U-boat which
sank the British battleship Royal
Oak, the German high command
claimed Monday in an amended
communique.
An earlier communique had
said the German submarine had
torpedoed the Repulse "by a di-
rect hit, badly damaged her and
rendered her unfit for action"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
To Hold Funeral
For Wyatt Friday

Funeral service will be con-
Quoted at the Peak Creek Church
at Laurel Springs tomorrow af-
ternoon at one o'clock for Erwin
Wyatt, son of Mrs. Eliza Wyatt,
who died in Hong Kong, China
on Sept. 2.
Mr.. Wyatt had been in the navy
for 10 years and had spent most
of that time in China. Right much
time was required to ship the
body to this country.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
HEALING SPRINGS HIGH
CHANGES IT'S SCHEDULE

In line with the new resolution
passed by the county board of
education, the Healing Springs
high school has changed its sche-
dule of operation from Saturday
to Monday.
This change, Supt Hash stated,
was made this week. The main
feature involved is the possible
liability in event of bus accident
on Saturday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
OLD FIELD NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. John SegraVes
and son, Robert, of Waitsburg,
Washington are visiting friends
and relatives in the county. They
held a family reunion at the home
of Mrs. Segraves' mother, Mrs.
M. E. Phipps on Old Field Creek
Sunday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
TO HOLD PIE SUPPER

There will be pie supper at
the Baldwin school house Satur-
day night, October 81, at 1880 O.
clock. Every one is cordially in
Vited to attend. Proceeds to 60
on books for the library and
classroom equipment.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19

Sulphur applied to peanuts in
tests conducted with five Edge
combe County farmers seems to
give good results in controlling
leaf spot, says Farm Agent j. c.
Powell. :.@s~~,.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-10-19
PARAGRAPHS

What's in a name? Hollywoods best ba-
bv actor is named Peter B. Good.
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900.

Some of those warblers who "sing with
feeling" must feel awful at times.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1939-09-08

Leona De Liberia and Mr.. Harry Mer-
ritt of Wilmington, spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Merritt.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Brucker, Mrs.
Mary Reynolds and Miss Katie Simon,
of Camden, N. j., spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Tash.
Mr.. Ralph Petit, Of Philadelphia,
Mrs. Groten Hill and children, Flora
and Jane of Chestertown, Md, spent
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. George
E. Mumford. The Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Mumford were Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Watson and children,
Winfield, Bobby, Beatrice, of Darby,
Pa, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wimbrow
and children, Thomas, Norwood, Rich
ard and Marvel, of Stockton, Mr.. Paul
Mumford of Pocomoke City and Miss
Bessie Bowen of Snow Hill and Mr..
Groten Hill, of Chestertown.
Mrs. Nancy Jones, the oldest resi-
dent of our town passed the century
mark last week when she celebrated
her Tooth birthday. Mrs. Jones, in
spite of her years, is still an active
person and is known to everyone near
by by the familiar "Aunt Mary"