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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-16

you know that al that went before
was only preliminary to this big thrill.
You flip the firm, easy eearshiit-and
the click of tn action under your
hands says here's the real thing in
precision-made mechanisms, not just
stopeap to tide you over.
You roll your steady, even.goine.
hrm-ridine way, and the taut, staunch.
everywhers-substantial feel Of this
hns carriage brings sense Of getting
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-09-28
n. & w. Gives Aid
To Employees

Benefits amounting to $751;
4O2.25 were paid to members OF
the Norfolk and Western En-
ployees' Relief Fund and their
families during the second quar-
ter of 1899, according to the quar-
terly report of the railways re-
lief and pension department.
The receipts of the fund during
the quarter totaled $2O9,7O3.4z,
the report disclosed. At the end
of the quarter, the fund had a ba-
lance of $3,479.57, net gain OF
$139, 8O7.36 for the IL months end
ed June 80, 1889.
Since the establishment OF the
fund on July l, 1917 to June 81,
1899, members and their families
have been paid $12,188,2O4.36 IN
benefits. For the establishment
and operation of the department,
the entire cost of which is borne
by the railroad, the Norfolk ana
Western has expended $2,638, 1885,
"a
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-09-28
West Jefferson
Hi School News

The West Jefferson high school,
with it's total enrolment OF 4(o,
has begun another school session
in a very satisfactory manner
This promises to be one OF the
most successful school years IN
the history of the school.
The high school department
has an enrolment of 148 students.
This year the addition of high
school teacher has made it pos
sible to have an additional course
on our curriculum. High school
Chemistry, which has not been
taught here before, is being Of
fered to Juniors and seniors.
Senior Officers Chosen
The senior class held its class
election last week, at which time
the following officers were cleo
ted: president, F. B. Jones, Jr.;
vice-president,. Ralph Campbell;
secretary, Virginia Goodman;
treasurer, Hazel Lee Burgess.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-09-28
Believe Rats
May Be Cause
Of Much Polio

A discovery that common rat
is susceptible to infantile paraly-
sis and may be the reservoir"
from which epidemics develop
was reported this week by the
United States public health serv-
ice.
DR.. Thomas Parran, surgeon
general, said he considered the
finding the most important con-
tribution made thus far in the
study and conquering of polio
myelitis which annually cripples
thousands.
DR.. Charles Armstrong of the
National Institute of Health, who
has done much research on in
fantile paralysis, found that the
eastern cotton rat could contract
the disease.
Until his experiments, an In
dian monkey was the only ami
NAL, other than man, known to
be susceptible to the poliomyelitis
virus.
While only further research
can determine the responsibility
of the rat for epidemics, officials
expressed themselves as strongly
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-09-28
Junior Order To
Meet On Oct. 3
Ashe, Allegheny, Surry and
Wilkes Counties to Be
Represented.

NORTH WILKESBORO, Sept.
27-Representatives of the Jun
ior Order councils of the Fourth
District will gather here Tues
day evening, October 3 at eight
o'clock for the purpose of elect
ing new district officers, accord
ing to George w. Wrenn, of
Asheville, field Secretary for the
Western North Carolina Section.
North Wilkesboro Council No.
81 will be host to the group at
which all of the Councils in
Ashe, Allegheny, Wilkes, Surry
and Yadkin counties are to be
represented.
State Councillor N. Sankey Cal
Their, of Harmony, State Warden
E. P. Wellington, of Salisbury,
and National Representative
Monroe Adams, of Statesville,
and J. c. Kesler of Salisbury, are
expected to attend the meeting
and make short addresses fol-
lowing the completion of the re-
organization business.
Other State Officers who ex-
pect to attend include c. w. Sny-
der of Winston-Salem, regional
manager of the beneficiary de-
gree. B. c. F'iske, of Pleasant
Garden, chairman, and Archie
Elledge, of Winston-Salem, mem
Der of the board of trustees of
the State Enrolment Fund.
Mr.. Wrenn was in Wilkes this
week completing arrangements
for the assembly at which new
district council will be set up
and officers elected to fill the
posts created. He stated that this
was a part of the reorganization
plan approved at the state con-
vention held a few weeks ago in
Salisbury.
In setting up the new district
council, states Mr.. Wrenn, it is
the intention of the state coun-
Gil to place the District Councillor
in position to supervise the extern
sion program and the regular &C
tivities of the local organizations.
He will be an officer of the State
Council and will be responsible
for the FraternitY's progress in
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-09-28
Extension Dept.
Annual Report
Now Available

Results of Extension work
with farmers from ocean-fring-
ed Dare County to mountainous
Cherokee are contained in the
1888 annual report of the State
College Extension Service, just
from the press.
The report explains work I'M
dertAken and completed in all
farming and home-making SUBJ
jects and is profusely illustrat-
ed. Brief statistical summaries
show the amount of work COM
pleted in each phase Of the
work.
Compilation of the activities Of
the 270 farm and home agents
and their assistants, as well as
the 70 subject matter specialists
and administrators, goes to make
up the report. The Extension
Service has at least one represen-
tatives in each North Carolina
county.
The report shows that a plan
ned Extension program was con-
Quoted in 2,471 Of the States g.
895 communities During the
year. the agents made 1929 in
dividual visits to 89,515 differ
ent farmsteads and conducted
27,148 method demonstration
meetings which attracted $780,
241 persons.
A summary indicates that Ex-
tension workers in 1888 influ-
enced 256, 139 of North Carolina's
3O0,967 farm families and 49,
1T other families. The program
resulted in definite changes on
228, 749 farms.
Some of the progressive steps
taken were: major adjustments
of cropping systems, development
of a better livestock and poultry
program, parasite and disease
control, home Identification, bet
ter crops and greater yields, and
soil, timber, and human conser-
walton.
The report pointed out that re-
sponsibility for the educational
work and administrative leader
ship of the Agricultural Adjust
ment Administration program
were handled by Extension for
ces in 1888.
Copies of this report may be
obtained free of charge by writ
ing to the Agricultural Editor at
State College.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-09-28
A Rise In Farm Exports
Is Now Held Unlikely

Observation-Disclosures ag-
rlculture has more to look for
from increased consumptive de-
mand for farm products at home
than from expanded markets
abroad created by the war,
Washington officials, reviewing
the situation, commented this
week.
With the tobacco growing in
dustry Frustrated by the with
drawal of British buyers from the
American market brought, about
by the activities of their govern
ment seeking to conserve Great
Britain's monetary stores, con-
dltlon affecting other Of our
crops, curtailment of our exports
is creating further complications
in agriculture.
Farmers, it was suggested, will
get from the war no greater gain
than will come to the city dwell
lers out of increased production
OF non-agricultural goods caused
by war demand. Close watch is
being kept upon developments
because of the Importance to ag-
riculture, but the picture has not
become sufficiently clear to the
experts to permit of any determi-
nation yet.
eve may get a very large con-
tinuing boom domestically if the
countries at war start buying
from us reasonably soon and
upon a large SCALE" said one OBJ
server. But the speculative
boom that has occurred follow
ing the outbreak of hostilities
abroad will be found only flash
in the pan if buying does not start
for year or two. There is no
APPARENT immediate likelihood of
marked improvement in that part
of the industry that produces ex-
port types of tobacco" it was
said.
England's move to conserve it's
monetary resources by curtailing
purchases of luxuries abroad
similarly has affected the Ameri-
can apple industry in a number
of areas. General exports of pork
&o in
crease.
A great deal will depend upon
the extent to which the so-called
speculative advances in all lines
are maintained. The rise in sugar
was stemmed by the action of
the government in throwing off
marketing restrictions.
The speculative bulge in wheat
has not been so great and so, if
the hoped-for boom does not ma
terialize, the 'bust' will not be
SO hard, it was said Wheat stocks
are tremendous and the ability
to supply the market is very
4COI. AllC1 z C11OO 1O1 sc SlONhS
abroad. The seeded acreage of
wheat for next year is expected
to be somewhat larger than that
of this year, and surplus of
more than 1OO,OO0,OOO bushels
over domestic requirements is
forecast.
Increased employment and in
come for industrial workers will
provide a great deal of additional
demand for farm products" it
was emphasized. Therefore it
would seem that the major bene-
fit to agriculture is not to be
found on the export side of the
picture, but in increased sales
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inc rat can contract infaIsilc pa.
ralysis is of major Importance in
the study Of the disease because
the importation of monkeys from
the far east may be stopped by
the European war.
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suspicious that the rodent may
be the reservoir" from which
the disease spreads among hui
mans.
In any event, the discovery that
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here"
1t was further pointed out that
President Roosevelt feels that re-
peal of the embargo provisions of
the neutrality law will contribute
to industrial recovery, which
would be reflected in agriculture.
One of his arguments in favor of
repeal is that there is no advan-
tage to us in sending all manner
of articles across the ocean for
final processing there when we
could give employment to thous-
ands by doing it here.
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his territory.

his territory.
Eight other District Officers to
be elected at the meeting include:
vice Councillor, Chaplain, Record
ing Secretary, Financial Secre-
tary, Treasurer, Warden and Sen
tinels.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-09-28

Mr.. Sharpe Shoemaker, mana
ger of Belk's store here, spent
Wednesday in Charlotte.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-11
IS1,5OO ISLANDER
 ISU|T IS SETTLED
Stanley Jacoboski Drops Action Against Clara
 and Connie Bula

The q 1900 slaneer suit of Stanley Jacoboski, of Naugatuck, against Connie Bula and Clara Bula, of Naugatuck, was withdrawn from the docket court of common plea, today. A settlement was reported.
 The suit, awaiting trail since last winter, was based on an allegation that the defendants, before . group of witnesses, had shouted at Jacob. oski: "You are thief. You are . crook"
 Jacokoski alleged further that the defendant Connie Bulla attempted to assault him, and claimed that both defendants had poured acid on . dresser owned by him, damaging the piece of furniture seriously
 Attorney Edward r. Sweeney rep resented Jacoboski, and Attorney Joseph E. Talbot the defendants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-11
|JORN ). SCULLY
 DIES SUDDENLY
Smith Lumber Company Employe Stricken at
 Home Last Evening

John J. Scully, 56, purchasing agent of the J. E. Smith Lumber Company and also a director of the company, died suddenly at his home 76 Pennington avenue last even- ing, MT. Scully had been in good health and was stricken lapsing into unconsciousness before his son, John who was with him at the time could summon aid. Death was due to a heart condition according to a rec port of Dr. Richard J. Hinchey and Dr. Harold P. Merrill, acting medical examiner.
 Word was sent to Mrs. Scully who was at the summer home of the family at the shore and she irnlne- diately returned to this city. Mfr. Scully was well known by local business men throughout the city and especially among the var io,is contractors. A native of Lacka, Queens County, Ireland, he was the son of John and Mary tCampion) Scully. He came to the United States and to this city in 1909.
 Since that time Mir. Sculy has been affiliated with the J. E. Smith Lumber Company and through his strong character and ability had earned many advancements. At the time of his death he was in charge of purchases at the company and his genial personality and high standards of business had won for him the esteem of all with whom he came in contact. He was e com- municant of St. Margaret's church and was 8 willing supporter of the undertakings of the parish. He was also member of the Holy Name Society and was Q member of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks.
 MT. scully is survived by his wife, Laura (Rush) Scully; five children: John, Charles, Mary, Elizabeth and Ruth Scully all of this city; five brothers, William of this city, James Timothy, Edward and Loughlin Scully and sister, Mrs. Edward Purcell all of Ireland.
 The funeral will be held from the home, 76 Pennington avenue on Thursday morning at 8:3o o'clock to St. Margaret's church where Q solemn mass of requiem will be cele- brated at Q o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in old St. Joe Seph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-11
FLYING BOAT IS
 BACK IN AMERICA

Port Washington, N. Y, July H. (UP)-The. Atlantic Clipper landed here at 9:f4 8. m. CEDT) today af- ter a regularly scheduled passenger flight from Marseiles, France, via Lisbon and Azores.
 The 4l-ton Pan American flying boat carried seven passengers on its return trip from Europe. Among them was Norman c. Lee, New York broker, for whom the arrival meant the end of 8 24-94-mile journey around the world in commercial airplanes.
 Lee, first regular passenger ever to circumnavigate the world on regularly scheduled airplanes, com- pleted his exploit in 20 days, IS hours and 59 minutes, according to Pan Americans computation. He flew by way of San Francisco, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Paris to Mar seilles where he caught the clipper July Q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-11

The temperature was 78 de- grees at 2 o'clock this after noon, . mark IS degrees below that of yesterday at the same hour. Showers and cool breezes sarly last night broke up a s1xxling heat wave that had gvipped Waterbury for more than . week.
 Relief from the heat is not in store for long, according to the weatherman, for the pre- uiction Is for a return of warm- CT weather tomorrow. Continued fair weather is promised.
 Tn contrast 70 previous nights, last night was comforta- ply cool, and for most of the night and early morning the mercury h0vered in the low eos. Today, the temperature re- Snained in the lower 70's for most of the morning, then climbed several degrees toward noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-11
Medicial Specialists
 "Ofset" Tendencies Diseases Not Inherited, Say Certain Authorities Tendency to Inherit May Be Successful Claims Coronet Magazine in Special Article.

people to repeat what they say, get an examination.
 Diabetes
 l. Don't let yourself get over- weight. Stay @ little under your normal weight by maintaining the correct diet and sufficient exercise. 2. Get prompt treatment for in- fected teeth, tonsils, gall bladder, or appendix.
 3. Avoid candy and sweets. 1. Have periodic health exam nations. Tests of blood sugar have often revealed in apparently normal persons a slightly higher content of sugar than is usual.
 Ulcers
 1. Avoid foods forbidden to in- dividuals treated for ulcers. 9. Make regular and frequent trips to your dentist.
 3. Have your meals at regular hours; be composed while you eat; cat slowly.
 4. Smoke and drink moderately, if at all.
 5. Have periodic examinations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-11
STATE WELFARE
 DEPT. EXPENSES
Have Increased Despite Fact Five Larger Cities
 Reduce Relief Loads

Hartford, Conn.,, July ii-(Up)- The State Welfare Department re- ported today the fact that expcndi- lures increased despite Q drop in the relief load of five larger cities of the state during June "is not read fly explainable".
 Reports from Hartford, Bridge- port, New Haven, Waterbury and New Britain showed e decrease h the relief loan of 6.6 per cent as compared with May, and l05 per cent in comparison with the same month Q year ago.
 Expenditures, however, were re- ported lo per cent higher in June than in May and "A per cent high- CT as compared with June, 1888.
 "T'he fact that three of the cities reporting estimate the expenditures Incurred at this date may have re- suited in somewhat higher figures being reported than actually was the situation" said Raymond Y, Field, research assistant. Mot known as yet Is the fact thatt here may be Q larger proportion of full- support cases in June, i93o, than during the same month in 1888. Full support cases are necessarily more expensive than those receiving but partial support"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-11
JANE O'BRIEN ON
 CLASS COMMITTEE
l935 Grads of Bratt1eb0r0 Business Institute Plan
 Reunion July %

Jane O'Brien of Waterbury, 6 member of the class of 1895 from the Brattleboro Business institute, c branch of Bay Path institute of Springfield, Mass, is serving on the reunion committee for. her class for the annual alumni reunion of Bay Path and Brattleboro which takes place on Saturday evening, July 29th, following the commencement exer- cises that are being held on that same afternoon in the municipal auditorium in Springfield.
 This reunion always attracts 6 number of people from Connecticut. It is expected that there will be at least 800 alumni from all parts of New England present this year, Postmaster Thomas J. Ashe of Springfield and 6 member of the class of '0o, will act as toastmaster during the speaking program which will follow the banquet. Among those scheduled to give short talks are Mrs. Christina Wright. '07, gen. eral reunion chairman, and Miss Helena Robison of Holyoke, '29, pres- ident of the alumni association. A roll call of classes will be conducted by Joseph D. Bates, co-founder and treasurer, and message by Charles F. Gaugh, principal of Bay Path will conclude the formal part of the program. Dancing will be enjoyed until midnight.
 Other Connecticut people who are sercing on the reunion committed are: Kenneth J. Dashner of Meri- den, Mrs. Ethel Clarke Corey oi Brooklyn, Mrs. Lean Waldbussel Quinn of Simsbury, Mrs. Mabel Saunders Peas of Riverton, Margaret Mary McGinn of Windsor Locks Norton L. Beach of Woodmont. Phil omene E. Gagne of Thompson Charles w. Braber. William F. Ridi- gan, Arnold N. Cosgrove, William J. Molumphy. all of Hartford. viole' M. Eagen and Doris c. Gengras oi West Hartford. and William T 5hcasby of Ansonia, Conn. Mum. bered among the alumni are soms of the outstanding business nier and women of New England holding positions of responsibility and trust During the last four years nearly 2.60o Bay Path graduates were put te work.
 Mrs. Christina F. wright. genera reunion chairman, is handling thu reservations for the banquet at thu institute in gpTingneld, Mas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-11

You can't inherit disease, states an article in Coronet this monthi Whereas doctors once shook their heads woefully in the face of what was believed to be inherited dis ease, today they acknowledge that only the tendency to @ disease may be inherited. It remains, continues the article, for modern, informed generation to prevent these tenden- cies from developing. Forethought and proper care may hinder their onslaught as effectively as 8 shot in the arm will halt the advance of diphtheria, smallpox and other in- fectious diseasesl
 To keep the tendency from de- veloping, advises Coronet, you must familiarze yourself with the condi- tons that aggravate your predis- posed organs or tissues. Here is 6 partial list of the precautions rec- commended to Coronet by various specialists for persons who are sus- ceptible to some of the most com- mon inherited tendencies!
 Rheumatic Heart Disease l. Watch out for diseased tonsils, adenoids, decayed teeth.
 2. Don't ignore growing pains" They may indicate rheumatic fever. 3. Outdoor exercise, plenty of sleep, and well ventilated rooms are essential.
 4. Beware of under-nutrition.
 s. Take unusual care after an at- tack of rheumatic fever.
 Allergic Disturbances
 1. Treat the mildest "cold" as Q serious illness.
 2. Recognize rashes and food idiosyncracies in infants as possible danger signals.
 3. Don't force 8 child to eat any food for which he shows @ distinct repugnance.
 4. Don't have nose and throat operations unless urgent, in the pol- len season.
 s. Avoid extremes of and sudden changes in temperature.
 6. Try to choose an occupation which won't expose you to common irritants.
 T. Provide a stable, harmonious environment for predisposed chil- dren.
 t Eye Troubles
 l. Be certain a one per cent solu- ton of silver nitrate Is dropped in each eye of an infant as soon as 1t is born. This is usually required by law.
 2. Beware if Q baby'e eyelids be- come red and swollen, with Q mat tery discharge. Get medical atten- tion without delay.
 3. Never leave a baby in Q place where light shines directly in its eyes.
 You Can't Inherit Disease
 {. Teach children proper use of their eyes. Prohibit eyestrain.
 s. Don't read lying down.
 6. Don't continue reading or working when your eyes feel tired. 2. Don't work in a room which is dark except for one patch of light.
 8. Recognize squint or scowl as danger signal.
 9. Don't rub your eyes if you get something in them" Don't ever try to remove dust or particles with anything rough or unclean.
 Ear Troubles
 1. Avoid colds. Be vaccinated and immunized against smallpox, scarlet fever. measles, diphtheria and other infectious diseases.
 2. Don't poke hairpins or other objects into your ear. Don't try to remove wax
 3. Protect the ears when swim ming and diving.
 {. Recognize as warnings: block cd feelings in the ear. itching or heat around the ear. buzzing and ringing noises, or discharge from the ear.
 s. If you must frequently ask
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-11
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Bridget q. Stack will be held tomorrow ynorn- ing at 8:i5 o'clock from the Mul- vile Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, to St. Patrick's church for n solemn high mass at o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot In new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Richard A. Ratzke will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street tomorrow morning at 8:i5 o'clock to St. Cecilia's church, where e re- quiem high mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Cal- very cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
 The funeral of Nicholas D'Aversa was held from the home, 4l3 South Main Street. this morning at 8:l5 o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdes Church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 oclack by Rev. Edward Farrell. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary ceme- tery with committal services by Father Nadile. The pallbearers were: Charles Carpenter, Michael Ma charelli, Joseph varsollene, Joseph Bianco. August Natale. and Samuel Avalotti. The funeral was in charge of the LaPorta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes Avenue.
 The funeral of Joseph M. Corden was held this morning at 6:i5 o. clock from the Mulville funeral home. 270 West Main street to the Sacred Heart church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. John Dial assisted by Rev. Frederick Schaeffer and Rev. John J. Brearty. Seated in the sanctuary were: Rev. Alfred Callahan and Rev. P. J. Conaty, O, F.. of Chicago. Burial was in old St. Joseph's cemetery with commit tai services by Fathers Dial. Schaef- fer, McCrearty. Callahan and Con-