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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
Horse Greek News

MIR. and Mrs. Pelin Stike, of
Kennith Square, Pa, were in this
community during the week end.
The flood of last week did
much damage in this community
to crops and farms. Practically all
hay was destroyed that had not
been stacked. Corn crops were
badly damaged by the wind and
high waters. Many destructive
slides also occurred in open pas
ture land.
The annual revival meeting of
the Apple Grove Baptist church
is to be conducted during the Sec
ond and third week of September
as reported by the pastor, Rev.
Alvin Howell.
The annual decoration of the
Pond Mountain cemetery will be
held the second Sunday in Sept
ember, as announced by Rev. Edd
Dickson.
The annual communion service
will be conducted Sunday at the
New Hope Baptist church.
Mr.. Stanton Blevins and
esquire" Osborne, of Anawalt, w.
Va, spent the week end in this
community.
Mr.. Wayne Tucker made a
business trip to Bristol, Tenn.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29

was reported to have said that the
German soldiers in Belgium be-
haved ''better than American
troops in the same circumstan-
ces," did not come true. Mr.. Cud-
ahy apparently convinced the
State Department that he had
been misquoted.
Blockade Handicap
The British attitude on the
blockade of continental Europe,
however, is proving handicap to
efforts to get American Red
Cross and relief supplies to the
civilian populations of the coun-
tries taken over by the Germans.
All reports which the State De-
partment is able to get point to
the probability of a famine
spreading all over Europe before
Spring and millions of persons
dying of starvation.
AS a result OF Candidate Will
kie's declaration that, if elected,
he would start prosecution again
st every contributor to the Demo
cratic campaign book of 1886, that
party's managers are figuring On
how to give the money back. The
Acknowledgement has declared
their plan for a similar book OF
paid advertising this year is
illegal. And Mr.. Willkie has cal
led on the Republicans to refund
the money they collected in sc
for advertising in the Convention
Program.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY


Having qualified as administra-
trix of the estate of Cicero Bald
win, deceased, late of Ashe coun-
ty, North Carolina, this is to no
tify all persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased
to exhibit them to the under
signed at Grassy Creek, North
Carolina, on or before the 22nd
day of August, 1941, or this notice
will be pleaded in bar of their re-
covery. All persons indebted to
said estate will please make i'm
mediate payment.
This the 18th day of August,
1910.
MYRTLE BALDWIN,
Administrators of Cicero Bald
win, deceased.
8-15-6t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
rr-~Dr rTTr ~T 1DT

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
BEFORE THE CLERK
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY
DELLA WARD, WIDOW of STE
PHEN WARD, DECEASED
VS.
BRUCE WARD, PHAMA MYER
AND HUSBAND, M. E. MYER,
DALE WARD, BLANDIN A
WARD, WADE WARD, KYLE
WARD, BLAIN WARD, EDNA
WARD AND L. P. COWARD,
GUARDIAN AID LdTEM FOR
BLAIN WARD and EDNA WARD.
The defendants above named
especially the non resident defen-
dants will take notice that the
above entitled action, the same
being for allotment of the dover
of Della Ward, Widow, has been
commenced in the Superior Court
of Ashe County and duly veri-
fled petition has been filed and
summons issued which is re-
turnable in the office Of the I'M
dersigned on the Goth day of
September, 1910, when and where
the defendants are required to ap-
pear and answer or demur to the
petition and if they do not appear
within the time required by law
the relief requested in the petit
ton will be granted.
This 10th day of August, 1910.
J. D. STANSBERRY,
8-29-4t Clerk Superior Court.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29

Five Lenoir County farmers
have joined the N. c. Crop I'M
prevent Association and will
grow certified cotton, corn, and
sweet potatoes from which they
will harvest and sell seed.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29

Graphic illustration of the way in which of Americas
greatest industries gears it's activities with the United
States Army for national defense is found at Little Falls
MIMI. where the greatest peacetime in the
history Of the country are being held Aug 3-Aug. d.
To keep them rolling, Chevrolet, of the largest
suppers of motor transport equipment to the nations
armed forces, has set through of its Dealers the
Bert Baston Motor Co., of Minneapolis, complete parts
and service headquarters in the military reservation
at Little Falls More than SIC 600 worth of parts is MAIN
tanned at this depot where three service representatives
duty "a hours daily to service Chevrolet equip
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
BEFORE THE CLERK
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY
VIRGIL WILCOX
VS.
ANNIE DELP AND HUSBAND
ARTHUR DELP, ALPHA MER-
GER AND HUSBAND, FRANK
MERCER, EFT AL.
BY virtue of an order of the
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29

WANTED-Seven dozen yellow
locust posts. Split or round, Not
less than five inches in diameter
at small end. Seven and one-half
feet long. Immediate delivery de-
sired. A. L. Fletcher, Jefferson,
N. G. 8-29-1tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
NOTICE OF TAX SALE
TOWN OF w. JEFFERSON

IF. B. Jones, tax collector and
town clerk of the town of West
jefferson, under and by virtue of
the power invested in me by the
laws of North Carolina, will on
Sept. 2, 1910, at 1000 o'clock A.
NJ, at the town hall, sell to the
highest bidder, the following real
estate to satisfy delinquent taxes
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY

Having qualified as Admins
tratrix of w. E. Miller, deceased,
late of Ashe county, North Caro-
lima, this is to notify all persons
having claims against said estate
to present them to the under
signed for payment on or before
Aug. 81, 1911, or this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recov-
cry. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make imme-
diate payment to the undersigned.
This Aug. 20, 1910.
ELIZABETH MILLER,
Administrators of w. E. Miller,
8-22-6t Deceased.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ASHE
HAZEL J. MYERS,
VS..
John MYERS

JOHN MYERS.
The defendant, John Myers,
will take notice that an action en-
titled as above has been begun in
the Superior Court of Ashe Coun-
ty, North Carolina, wherein the
plaintiff is suing the said defend
ant for an absolute divorce on the
grounds of two years separation
of the parties; and the said de-
PENDANT will further take notice
that he is required to appear at
the office of the Clerk of the Su-
perior Court of said County in
the Courthouse at Jefferson,
North Carolina, on or before Oct
ober l, 1910, and answer or de-
muir to the complaint in said &C
ton, or the plaintiff will apply to
the Court for the relief sought in
the complaint.
This 9TH day of August, 1910.
]. D. STANSBERRY,
8-8-4T Clerk Superior Court.
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ment in The 5000 troops in actual combat
vers will 1,18O Chevrolet transport units including
officers cars reconnaissance cars, hundreds of trucks
adapted to special uses and military ambuances.
Upper left in the photo shows army transport
servicing ambulance Upper right is the Chevrolet
parts and service headquarters tent, where service
perts always duty. Lower left is eutCOl r. F.
Rossberg, of the Minnesota National Guard Quarter
master Corps. At lower CENTER officers used by
the general in command of the Little Falls encamp
men is being servced Lower right is an interior view of
the Chevrolet parts tent showing completeness of stock
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY

ASHE COUNTY
Having qualified as Admins
tratrix of A. V. Buttery, deceased,
late of Ashe County, North Caro-
lima, this is to notify all persons
having claims against said es-
tate to present them to the under
signed for payment on or before
Aug. l, 1941, or this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recov-
cry. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make imme-
diate payment to the undersigned
This July 81, 1910.
BLAND WOOD,
Administrative of A. V. Buttery
8-1-6t Deceased.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29

FOR SALE-A good typewriter
and adding machine. Apply The
Skyland Post o-7-+f
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29

LET US equip your home with
the new Steel Stat Venetian
Blinds. They are more beautiful
buy. Call us. Rhodes Furniture
w. 5-23-tk
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-29

FOR SALE Broom brick We
neered house, eight acres of land.
electric lights, outbuildings, loca-
ted on Route 221. two miles from
West Jefferson. Write or see
raymond Blevins at Rural Hall.
N. c., c Cox Dairy. 8-29-3tp
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-06-17

the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Rich.
ter, we'll known ranchers of the Ell
Centre district.
Mrs. Richter wore a white taileur
her large picture hat relieved by
touches of black. Her bridesmaid
was Miss Dorothy Clark, while
Charles Sc''umm served Mr.. Rich
ter as best man.
Following the ceremony Mrs. Ted
Roe entertained the entire we'd
ding party at a wedding breakfast
at her home near Ell Centre, the
table being centered by the many
TERED wedding cake, topped by
miniature bride and bridegroom, the
bride following the tradition of
cutting the first slice.
Mrs. Richter was graduated this
June from Central high, where she
was active in the music depart
ment, being member of the glee
club. Mr.. Richter is also a gradu-
ate OF Central and is already es-
tablished in the ranching business
west of Ell Centre, and where the
young couple will make their home
following short wedding trip to
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-06-17

parents home. Guest included men,
bers of the two families, relatives
and friends. A profusion Of sum-
mer flowers was used In the decor
alton for the house and the white
three-tiered brides cake making an
effective centerpiece for the table,.
Saturday morning Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Groves entertained with
wedding breakfast for the couple
before they left on their brief we'd
ding trip to Laguna Beach. They
will make their home in Holtville.
Mrs. Whitmer is a graduate Of
Central union high school, also
attending Central junior college.
She is now employed at the Agricul-
tural Conservation office.
Mr.. Whitmer is a graduate Of
Holtville Union high school and
is the proprietor of store SOUTH
west of Holtville.
Both young people and their fam
lilies have host of friends in the
valley.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-06-17
Crystal Shower
Given Janet Reid
By Sub-Debs

Janet Reid was the guest of honor
at a crystal shower at the home OF
Miss LaVerne zavala, $50 Brigh-
ton, Wednesday evening, the guests
being members of the Sub-Deb club
OF which Miss Reid is the presi-
dent
Miss Reids wedding to Forrest
Edwin Keeler of Burbank will take
place on June 20.
Flowers in pastel shades we're
placed about the house, and the
bride-ts-be was presented with
many beautifully wrapped gifts of
crystal ware of the same pattern for
her future home.
Guests in addition to members
of the Sub-Debs, we're: Mrs. w. j.
Reid, mother of the guest of honor,
and Mrs. Warren Sage and Miss
Betty Sage, aunt and cousin. Men,
bers present were: Hulda Free, Bet
ty Lemons, Doris Jones, Mary Moore,
Helen and Neva Dowd, Dorothy Do
bel, Martha Jane Preble, Laverne
zavala.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-06-17
Official Board
Me cts Wed.

HOLTVILLE, June 17.-Regular
month meeting of the official board
Tor the First Methodist church will
take place Wednesday night, June
10, at 7:30 o'clock, at which time
all business will be brought to a
close.
Following the official board
meeting will be a meeting of the
adjourned quarterly conference.
At this time the delegate and re-
serve will be elected to represent
the church at the Southern Cali
fornla-Arizona annual conference.
which begins June 25 in Long
Beach.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-06-17
Receives Contes ST
Trophy Friday

Christie Ellen Clements, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Clements,
was guest of honor at a dinner Fri
day night at the Barbara Worth no.
tel.
The incentive for the party was
the presentation to Christine of a
silver loving cup which she won
in the recent contest of beautiful
children.
Covers were laid for eight and
the favors and decorations we're flag.
and white daisies.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-06-17
EIizabe eth Bromley
To Be Married
EarIyin July

Mrs. E. E. Cooley and her niece,
Mrs. N. B. Fisher, entertained Fri
day night at the home of the for
mer in compliment to Miss Eliza
beth Bromley who will be married
on July z, at the home of her
mother, Mrs D. Bromley in Ontario,
to Gust Valdemar, physiotherapist
for the Children's hospital, Denver,
Colorado.
Miss Bromley is a graduate of
Central high school and Junior COL
lege and also of the school of
nursing at the Presbyterian hospi-
tai, Denver. She has been surgical
nurse at the county hospital this
last year.
Guests at the party Friday night
included the staff of the county
hospital.
The future bride has a host of
friends in the valley and news of
her engagement and approaching
marriage will be of widespread in
terest.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-06-17

rdIiler W. A. Clavln presided at.
the impressive ceremony in the
presence of group of relatives and
immediate friends. During the cere-
mony appropriate music was pro-
Vlded by Mrs. j. B. McNeece.
Given in marriage by her father,
the attractive bride made a pretty
picture as she recited her vows,
wearing beautiful white lace dress
with white accessories. Her corsage
was of gardenias and lilies of the
valley. She carried a prayer book
and rosary.
Miss Violet Niboli, sister of the
bride and her only attendant, was
gowned in white and blue and wore
red accessories and a corsage OF
gardenias.
Paul FornaSero served as Mr..
Whitmer's best man.
AT the conclusion OF the cere-
mony the young couple greeted
their friends at an informal recep-
ton in the church foyer.
Immediately after the ceremony
reception took place at the brides
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-06-17

San Diego.
Guests at the ceremony and break
fast included: Marvin Racder, Lou
Use Gruleff, Eva Shumard, Jean
Trip, June Roe, Mr.. and Mrs.
Emil Richter, Mr.. and Mrs. Ted
Roe, Miss Clark and Charles
Schurlm.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-06-17
News Items About
Valley Residents

w. A. Payne, principal of Douglass
high school, left Friday night for
Columbus, Ohio, where he will at
tend the national Baptist Sunday
school-B. YP. u. congress. He goes
as delegate from the B. Y. P. U.
state convention of which he is
president.
Miss Mable Wooliscroft, who
has been teaching in Delano this
year, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Woolliscroft.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-06-17

SOCIAL EDITOR VACATIONING
Anne Hardy Davis, society editor
for the Post-Press, began her sum-
mer vacation Saturday, planning,
after July I, to divide her time
between OakWilde and La Jolla.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-06-17
Santind Nibo|i andRichard Whitmer
Married at ST. Mary's FRIDAY

ST Marys Catholic church of Ell Centre the setting
Friday night at o'clock of impressive wedding when
MISS SaEna Nibol daughter of Mr. and Mrs Felix Nbo
became the bride of Richard Whtmer of Mr. and Mrs
Loyal O. Whitmer of Holtville.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-06-17
Marie Louis and Robert Richter
United in MARRIAGE SUNDAY

In the presence of group of friends who accompanied
them to Yuma, Miss Marie Louis daughter of Mr. and Mrs
E. E. Louis and Robert Crisis Richter married Sunday
morning in that city, the Rev. Mr. Jan reading the service
at the Norwegian Lutheran parsonage Mr. Richter is
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1940-06-17

Ell CENTRANS AT LA JOLLA
Or. and Mrs. r. c. Clemens and
their family are looking forward
10 Two months in La Jolla, also as
are the Warren Curriers'. Mr.. and
MRS: John F. Andrews are already
established in that city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-23
Burroughs Citizens Hold
Entertainment Meetinq

The Burroughs Citizens Associa-
ton last night presented another Of
its monthly entertainment programs
featuring the talent of residents of
the community in the auditorium
OF Burroughs School
Accordion solos of popular songs
were given in accomplished and
much-applauded fashion by Cath
crime Audia. II, a pupil at the Bur-
roughs School Shirley Marsh, a
l4-year-old student of Taft Junior
High. presented several original
character representations, and a
brass band, formed of children of
the community and led by Charles
Bruner. played several selections.
Songs by the audience were con-
Quoted by Rudy Boehs.
A song-identif1cation quiz with
every one participating was con-
Quoted by L. w. Fitzgerald, who
acted as master of ceremonies.
Several bushels of apples were
awarded winners of the quiz.
The Rev. S. E. Rose of McKendree
Methodist Church spoke on the
spirit of fellowship as represented
by civic functions and DR.. A. Fife
Heath, president of the Burroughs
association, made short talk
The next meeting of this nature
will be held in January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-23
DR.. Edward H. Pruden
Announces Themes
AT First Baptist
Priceless IntongibIes'
Will Be the Subject
Tomorrow Morning

priceless Intangibles" will be the
subject of DR.. Edward Hughes Pru-
den tomorrow morning at the First
Baptist Church. The senior choir
will sing Praise the Lord, o Jeru-
SALEM" by Maunder.
At the evening service the speaker
will be Dr.. David M. Gardner, pastor
of the First Baptist Church. St.
Petersburg, Fla, and member of
the Executive Committee of the
Anti-Saloon League of America. The
chancel choir will sing Hear My
Prayer, o God" by Arcadelt.
The Young people will meet at 5:45
pm. The Adult Discussion Group
meets at 7 pm Swedishes services
will be conducted here at $3.50 pm,
with DR.. Carlson preaching. The
Swedish festival will be held Mon
day evening.
The White Cross group will meet
Wednesday at 1890 am, and the
Wigs and Queues Dramatic Club
Wednesday at pm. On Thursday
at pm. DR.. Pruden will speak on
with Wings as Eagles,' in which he
will make some spiritual observa-
tons reached on his recent plane
trip to the Middle West.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-23
Church of Ascension
Sets Series of Services

At the Church of the Ascension
tomorrow evening an Advent series
of Sunday Evenings at Ascension
Church" will be inaugurated. The
services will be similar to those held
at this church last Lent, which
brought together fine congregations
and evoked many favorable express
sions Of opinion.
The services are of very informal
character and are featured by con-
gressional singing of old and well
loved hymns. The general theme
of the addresses will be: THE Christ
That Is to Be-" Visiting preachers,
including the Bishop of Washington,
will speak on the different evenings.
At the opening service tomorrow
at 8 pm. Canon Raymond L. Wolyen
will be the speaker.
All who are interested will be well
coined to take part in Sunday Eve
nings at Ascension Church"
Other services tomorrow will in
clude: am, holy communion: II
m morning prayer and sermon by
Canon Wolven; 7 pm, Young
Peoples Fellowship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-23
DR.. Seth R. Brooks
To Give Sermon on
The End Of Doubt
Naval Officer to Speak
At Young Peoples
Service in Evening

"The End of Doubt" is the sub.
ject of DR.. Seth r. Brooks. minister
of the Universalist National Memo
rial Church, tomorrow at II am.
The choir will sing Make a Joyful
Noise" by H. Jerome Graham, Of
ganist, and "The Silent Sea-" by
Neidlinger.
The Adult Class meets at 10 am.
The Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church young people will be the
guests Of the Young Peoples Chris
tan Union at 7 pm. Capt. Howard
G. Copeland, U. S. NJ, will speak on
Foundation Stones of Character"
The women will sew Monday from
10 am. to pm. for the Family We'll
fare Service.
Tuesday at / pm. there will be
a book review luncheon. Mrs. James
T. Jardine will review The Star
Gazer," by Zsolt de Harsanyi. The
Quadrille Club meets in Perkins Hall
at pm.
Friday the two Red Cross units
will sew from 10 am. to pm. and
from to $50 pm.
A musical at home will be given
December / at 11:30 pm. in the
Romaine-van Schaick room.
The annual turkey dinner and
Christmas bazaar will be held in
Perkins Hall on December from
3 pm. to 9 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-23
National City Church
To Observe Youth Dav

Youths Rendezvous With Des-
tiny" will be the subject of Dr.
Raphael HARDWOOD Miller tomorrow
at the National City Christian
Church. The day is designated as
Youths Sunday and the Junior
Board of Deacons will participate in
the worship service.
The National City Players, dra-
matte club sponsored by the young
people, will present a play, Passing
of the Third Floor Back" in the So
cial hall, 1903 Vermont avenue at 8
pm. Wednesday. The public is in
vited.
At the Thursday fellowship dinner
DR.. Miller will begin a series of lee
lures on the Book of Jonah. Mod
ern Meanings in the Prophecy of
Jonah" will be his topic.
The Young people will have an
evening of music tomorrow at $50
pm. in the social hall. The opera
Tannhauser will be discussed, DR..
Miller will speak on the opera.
Special vocal numbers will be given
by Miss Maxwell Galloway and j.
Horace Smithey. Mrs. Smithey will
play the accompaniment. There
will also be piano selections by Alma
Grayce Miller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-23
Incarnation Lutheran
Services Announced

The Incarnation Lutheran young
people will be addressed tomorrow at
IL am. by the Rev. DR.. James
Oosterling, superintendent of the
Lutheran Inner Mission Society of
Baltimore, Md. The Rev. Henry
Manken. jr., will read the service.
Bible school classes will attend. At
7 pm. the field secretary of the
Lutheran Lankenan School for Girls
of Philadelphia will present an illus
trated lecture on that institution.
A thank offering service will be
conducted at 8 pm. by the two
women's missionary societies. The
address will be made by G. r. Welt
zell, treasurer of the United Luth-
eran Board of Foreign Missions of
Baltimore. At the last meeting of the
Women's Guild the following officers
were elected, to be installed by the
pastor on December 10: President,
Mrs. Harry B. Knee; vice president,
Mrs. Harlan S. Senior; secretary,
Mrs. Ernest NJ Foust; financial Sec
rotary, Mrs. John A. Myers; chap
lain, Mrs. Clayton S. Becker; pianist,
Mrs. John H. Fahrenbach.
Plans are now being made for the
annual Christmas sale and dinner on
December IL from to 10 pm.
Argentina has restricted the postal
importation of precious stones.