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TOWNSEND
Items of Personal and Social Inter-
est Cleaned About NeighborhoOd

est Cleaned About NelGhbOrhOOd
Townsend, Dec. "a Mrs. Daisy
Johnson was a Middletown visitor
during the past week.
Merritt Yearsley, of Wilmington
spent the weekend with his moth.
er.
Mrs. Howard Poore, of Delmar
is spending some time with her
nephew, Albert Lee.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. Lester Daniels
and Bobby Hutchinson spent Thurs
day in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Mary L. Jester spent We'd
nesday with her daughter, Mrs
Nellie Poore, of Middletown.
Mrs. John Guessford spent a few
days in Arlington, Va, visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Arno Loessner.
Mrs. J. M. Graves was called to
Easton, Md, to attend the funeral
OF her niece, Miss Emma L. Cook,
We are glad to report that Ed
ward Ratledge who underwent an
operation, is at this writing i'm
proving very nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans Mofitt and
son, Evans. Jr., accompanied by
Mrs. N. w. VanHorn motored to
Philadelphia, on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Dugan, of
Philadelphia, spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mrs. Dugan's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Pritchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Reynolds had
as guests on Monday evening their
daughter, Mrs. Samuel Weigel and
Mr.. Weigel, also Walter Darrell, of
Kenton.
Mrs. West Bowers, Miss Beatrice
Bowers, of Ridgely, Md; Mr.. and
Mrs. Del. Bowers, of Spokane,
Wash, visited Mrs. j. M. Graves,
recently.
Harry Kilgare and Ray Baker, of
Wilmington, spent two days recent
ly in the Western part of this sec
ton, but found little game, report
ing that their luck was about the
worst in 20 years hunting expert
ence.
Mrs. Albert Lee who gave birth
to twins, a boy and a girl, Thurs
day morning, December 18th, at
the Delaware Hospital, has return
ed home. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee have
named the boy, James Albert II,
and the girl, Jane Elizabeth.
Rabbit hunters in the area COM
~ ing the Tybout woods had a big
; It on Saturday. They bagged
several rabbits and two opoasums,
also a raccoon. This party was
f''lided by Jack Wood, Of Whining
ten, a huntsman who knows the
,yout Of rural sections to clever
degree.
Shipments of walnut logs from
tie outlying sections have been ex-
tensvely carried out, a rule that
has been followed just ahead OF the
holiday season each Winter. The
lo@s are usually prepared about the
first of December, but was post
r red this year due to several con-
tions that ree''ited from the rush
OF logs to the - nts from other
<c-dons. A gIea. demand for the
Smyrna times., 1940-12-26
WASHINGTON NEWS

The killing Of Sitting Bull, the
formenter OF the ghost dance, and
the capture Of his followers, has
very much lessened the chances of
an Indian war.
Senator Higgins made a vigorous
speech In the Senate Monday in
support of the Election or Force
bill, in which he characterized the
election methods in Delaware, lead
ing to a debate between him and
Senator Gray.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-26

Joseph Grundy has been a
railroad man all his life. When
he got into his sixties the rail-
road, on which he had been
employed since his youth, re-
tired him.
But Mr.. Grundy didn't like
being retired. He felt full of
pep and health and began look
ing around for another Job.
At the age of 80 he landed
one with the Ford Motor
Company. That was 10 years
ago, and he's been there ever
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professors are expected to lecture
on subjects of interest to farmers.
In the superior court of Will
mington last week, the case of
Daniel Quigley VS.. the mayor and
city council of Wilmington, for
$780, 900 damage for injuries alleged
to have been caused by falling into
a water pipe trench, rendered a
verdict for the defendant
The State Capitol Republican
Club, of Dover, has elected these
officers: President, John w. Cas-
son; Vice Presidents, James Penne-
will, R. A. Black, Captain Joseph
Bonsall; Secretary, George M.
Jones, and Treasurer, A. M. Dan
ner.
Governor-elect Reynolds and Col
onel E. T. Cooper were in Whining
ton few days ago, and called to
see the work of the Myers voting
machine. 1t is said that they both
thought it Just the thing needed,
and that Governor Reynolds and
zeke will recommend its adoption
in his inaugural address.
Wednesday evening Edward Dea-
kyne and Miss F'lavilla Rulings
were married at the home of the
brides parents, by the Rev. E. L.
Hubbard. Miss Rulings is a daugh-
ter of John Rulings, chief engineer
of the New Castle Wooden Mills.
The groom is machinist in the
Delaware Iron Works.
A large three-masted schooner is
washed ashore at Reynolds stone
wharf, about four miles below New
Castle, Del. She was beached
Wednesday, during the gale, and
efforts are now being made to float
her. The crew have left to spena
their Christmas vacation. MANY
small boats at New Castle are
swamped.
The women of this broad land
are credited with being the means
of making the wonderful change in
the membership of the next Con-
gress, and if this be true, we may
expect to see reforms in our prison
system of Delaware as the Wo-
mems Christian Temperance Union
has interested itself in their moral
and sanitary condition.
Jesse B. Stevenson, a well7known
and prominent Democrat, died at
his residence about IL miles
from Milford On Thursday morning
from consumption, at the age of
81 years. He had been twice elect
ed to the legislature and a member
of Sussex county Levy Court, and
treasurer of that county.
Thomas B. Coursey held mis-
birthday Thanksgiving Monday
18th inst, having completed his
eighty-fourth year, and entered
upon his eighty-fifth, with his
mental faculties but slightly i'm
paired, and physically more vigor-
Gus than most men of his age, for
all of which he is sincerely thank
full to the giver of all good.
Presiding Elder J. A. B. Wilson,
will hold his 4th Quarterly Confer
ence for Wyoming Circuit, at Will
low Grove, December 9th and
28th, conference at 9 o'clock on
Saturday and preaching at 10
o'clock Sunday. For Little Creek
the conference will be held at 3
o'clock Sunday afternoon. At
Leipsic, the preaching will be on
Sunday evening, and the confer
ence at o'clock on Monday.
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since. Not for a hobby, either
his own or Henry Ford's; nor
for charity, nor does he collect
a dole. He puts in full work
time at the north end of the
switching yard.
And does Mr.. Grundy want
to be retired now, as he nears
his 87th birthday?
He says emphatically, no.
He also says he's glad he
landed with a company that
doesn't have any blanket re-
urement age.
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Mrs eil pa daughters.
ed Mr.. and Mrs. " HaT g ente,
son, Mr.. and Mrs ! ps :. Barcq
on Sunday. uulp cnt
Miss Elsie cantn..,,
phia Mr. William lll'T g : q Phi
son, Of Wilmington = Cantasl
Mrs. W. s 'I ras parents, NJ
Mr.. and Mrs. P
t t, on SUNDAY y y, ~ sadtl
Charles Harris Mr.. a1iI
Dover, Mr.. and NJ "a uaughts,
and family. Oalvia \
,a The Home Demonstrate.
mad their annual Cb 1T ilall0a
on o1., Friday December - , 2o mas |
o'clock. A special zota d
prepared. pi0sran
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
FELTON

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moore ant
family with their guest Mrs Id
Dill of Seaford, spent last Sanda,
with Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Din anf
family in Pennsgrove, N. J.
Sixteen members Of the Sarah Re.
bekah Lodge attended the meetins
Of the Rebekah Assembly in VIII
mipgton last Thursday. Mrs. lanai
Milburne OF the local lodge. was
made vice president Of the state or
ganization.
Mrs. Cooper Orwell, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. A. Petry, Miss Nellie Hughes
and Mrs. Herman Bradley we're
among those who attended the re-
cital given by Daniel Ericourt at the
Capitol Theatre in Dover last FRI
day evening.
Mrs. Emma Hammond has moved
into her home on Railroad avenue.
Education, For WhatT was the
subject of an address givcn BY Pro-
fessor d. A. Petry at the Avon Club
meeting on Wednesday. The pro-
gram was planned BY Mrs. Harry
Dill. assisted BY Mrs. IrIna Hain-
mond. Mrs. W. II. Hargadlne, chair
man Of American Homes. explained
the Hobby Show to be put on later
by the clubs OF Kent county. A mo-
ton was carried to help in any way
possible to make this event sue
cess
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Cubbage
have gone to Gifdieiree. Nd. whefe
the former is employed by the rail-
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

road company
A Red Cross Ifome Hygiene group
has been organized here. Fifteen wu-
men have enrolled for the csArse
with Mrs. Margaret C. Hairgro7e oi
Camden as instructor. The following
officers were selected: Chairman,
Mrs. Harold Voshell; secretary, Mrs.
q. L Sippls; treasurer, Mrs. Walter
Hughes; monitor. Mrs. VIM. Wilson;
chairmen Of equipment, Mrs. Jesse
Springer aud Mrs. Francis CoHnei-
". Meetings will be held in various
homes. This is 2 twelve week course
and is open to anyone Interested in
home hygiene and the care Of the
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

sick
About hllF guests were presana
at the home 0f r and Mira. RobeE
Greenlee last Wednesday ahen
snrpFise p4fty was held IN honor *
the birthday anniversary 0f Kirs. Gis-
bert Meredith. A program Of music
and readings was given and refresh
ments served. Mrs Meredith was the
recipient OF many gifts aud cards.
Members Of FELTON, Alumni are
requested 10 attend q meeting at
the home of Ronald Morrow Monday
night November Is, st 1880 O'Clock.
Plans for Christmas dance will be.
made.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

Mrs. Chester Richards were callers
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moore
The Young Peoples Bible class Of
the Christian Church. taught by
George w. Mitchell, organized and
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent. Mrs. Ruth Bennett; vice pres
ident, Mrs. Dorothy Hudson; secre-
tary, Miss Ruth Hart; recording sec
retary, Mrs. Hazel Mitchell: trea-
surer, Clifton Evans.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
EIOLLYV1fLE


Mr.. and Mrs. Carter Mar rkham were
the guests Of hir. and Mrs. Alfred
Parker of Georgetown on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Reed were
the guests of the formers sister,
urday and Sunday in Wilmington.
Miss Marian Burton, accompanied
by her aunt, Mrs. Gertrude Corbett,
of Georgetown, spent the weekend
in Philadelphia.
Miss Alma Warrington Of New
York City is the guest of her aunt,
Mr. and Mrs. William d. Burton.
Mrs. Efie Joseph was the week
end guest Of her niece, Mr.. and Mrs.
Vaughn Altemus, of Wilmington.
Mrs. Amanda Stevenson is on a
visit with her cousin. Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl SnellenbuFg and family of
Newark.
Fhe Women's Christian Service
Society will meet at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John StevensoFD this
coming Saturday evening, November
16. Pies will be on sale for the bene-
fit Of Unity Methodist Church.
Leon Reynolds, a member OF the
261st Battery, U. S. Coast Artillery,
who will enter an intensified course
Of training for one year. has been
promoted to 4 first class private, |
which automatically carries with 1t
an increase in pay. The 261st will /
enter Fort dupont on or about jan
lary 8.
Raymond Dayton is constructing
, Ar-o efn,.xx dxua1Ifna an HE 20 rY,, 1
here. Attached to his large chicken
house it will be occupied by his
laughter and husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Walls.
The Home Demonstration Club of
aollymount met at the home of Mrs
Elizabeth Stevenson on Wednesday
If this week
AAA Soil Conservation checks are
to trickle into this section
If the county for 1910.
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Marriage OF Miss Poole 70
Own Cambill Is Announced
Two Prominent Families Uni
ted. Marriage Solemnized
On January 18th.

A marriage of much interest in
this section of North Carolina
and Virginia was solemnized on
January 10, 1910, at Tazewell,
Va, when Miss Edna Blanche
Poole, of Sparta and Indepen-
dence, became the bride of Gwyn
Gambill, of West Jefferson. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
j. A. Baylor.
Up until few days ago when
formal announcements were sent
out, the marriage had been kept
a secret (?l. However, intimate
friends of the bride and groom
had suspicioned the "big news
and had been having a lot Of fun
trying to find out the facts.
Mrs. Gambill is a beautiful and
talented daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. E. Poole, of Independence.
She is a graduate of Beaver
College in Philadelphia and of
the New England Conservatory
of Music in Boston, Mass. For the
past two years she has taught
music and voice in the Sparta
high school.
Mr.. Gambill, who is the only
son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Gam
bill, of West Jefferson, is a pro-
minent local business man. His in
terests and activities are varied.
He is manager of the Standard
Oil Company in this section, one
of the owners of the Ashe Hard
ware, Inc, vice president of the
Ashe Building and Loan Asso-
citation and a member of the JEFF
Persons Rotary club.
The popular couple plan to
make their home here after May
6. They will reside in Mrs. Cliff
ford Rays residence.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-05-02
Mrs. Neal Given
Much Recognition
Letter Written by Ashe Coun-
ty Librarian To Appear
In Yearbook.

Mrs. c. D. Neal, Ashe county
librarian has been signally hon
ored by the yearbook of public
opinion, eve The People,, as the
publishers of this book have Sc
lected an open forum letter of
hers which recently appeared in
the Charlotte Observer, to appear
in this book.
The letter appeared under the
title, ''Why Anti-British Passion,
and gave some pertinent facts re-
lative to conditions and opinions
in this country in connection
with the present war.
This yearbook has been pub
lished annually since 1929 and its
purpose is to select outstanding
letters of public-spirited citizens
which have appeared in daily pa
pers and deal with a subject of
general interest. Among the sub
jects covered by the book will be:
war, peace, crime prevention,
sports, social security and a num-
Der of others of interest to the
public.
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the Green Valley Methodist
church on June 2. with Brother
j. M. Green as evangelist.
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HeltOn News

Mrs. John Paisley was taken
to the hospital Saturday. She is
suffering from ulcer of the stom-
ach.
Mr.. and Mrs, Roe Paisley and
little daughter, Arlene, Miss Mary
Lou Paisley and Matte Tester
man spent the week end with
Mrs. Paisley's parents of Silas
Creek.
Mr.. Avery Barker visited his
daughter, Mrs. Ruby Paisley,
Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mcclure
are the proud parents Of a son,
Edward Lee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Paisley
who have moved to Sturglll
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
J. r. Paisley.
Dottie FISHERMAN, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnnie FISHERMAN
is ill with chicken poX.
The Singing at Baptist Chapel
is progressing nicely with large
crowds attending.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-05-02
WILL GRADUATE FROM
A, S, T. C. THIS WEEK

Ralph Perry, son Of MIR. and
Mrs. A. A. Perry of Whitetop,
graduates from A. S. T. c. this
week, with a B. S. Degree.
Mr.. Perry will be remember
for his work while a student at
Lansing high school.
Garnet Clark, of Lansing, an
other we'll known Ashe county
boy, is also member of the gra-
duating class. Both of the young
men plan to teach.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-05-02
CHILDREN'S CLUB
PLAN WORKED OUT

There will be a Children's Club
meeting at the Save the Child
ren's Federation playground here
every Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O
during the summer. Mrs. Mary
Sue White has the assistance of
her daughter, Evelyn and also
four NYA girls in the training of
the children.
Mrs. White is experienced in
coaching dramatics and in child
club work. She has had training
in dramatics and voice while in
New York.
Mothers who are interested in
their children in this respect may
feel that they will do we'll in
sending them to the club meet
ings.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-05-02
nounces.

Mr.. Chappell also announced
that revival will commence at
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-05-02

seeding 40 acres to soybeans in
the spring of 1871 for soil i'm
provement by turning them under
the fall of 1941.
Mr.. Pierce says: "This 40 acres
is part of go acre field. The 9TH
er so acres are in good condition
for crop production. But this 40
acres is thin and l want to do
something to improve it. It is
seeded to grass and clover now
but will not make much hay I'M
til it is improved".
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ton, D. c., to spend the summer
with relatives. She intends to
work there it is understood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Beachley,
of Petersburg, Va, ate spending
several days here. Mr.. Beachley
is working in Sparta this week.
Mrs. Elijah Tucker, of Tucker
dale, has been rather seriously i'll
for the past several days. Her
condition yesterday was reported
i as being improved.
Mr.. Howard Tucker, of Wash
ington, d. c., is visiting his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Tucker.
Mr.. R. w. Coward is attending
a Kelly-Springfield tire dealers
meeting in Cumberland, Md, this
week.
Miss Margaret Barlow, senior at
ASTC, was the week end guest
of Miss Elizabeth Speers.
Mrs. Rex Morton spent the
week end with her parents in
Statesville.
Several people from West JEFF
ferson attended the May Day pro-
gram which was given at Appa-
lachian State Teachers College
on Monday afternoon. Among
those attending were Rev. and
Mrs. Hoyt Wood, Mrs. Sharpe
Shoemaker, Mrs. Robert Grayson
Miss Elizabeth Speers, Miss De-
Elite Crawford and Miss Marga-
ret Phillips.
Misses Ann and Emily Worth,
of Greensboro, and Miss Jose
phine Worth, of Newton, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H
Worth last week end.
Mrs. Myrtle Payne, Of Fig,
spent several days last week with
her sister, Mrs. Nelia Ray and
other relatives on Beaver Creek.
Mr.. r. H. Hardin, students at
Mars Hill college, spent the week
end at home and attended COM
mencement at West jefferson.
Mrs. James Hensley, Mrs. Rus
sell Barr, George Doggett and H.
G. Tucker made trip to States
vile last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Hunt, of
Boone, were visitors in town Sun
day.
Miss Josephine Robinson, Eng
1ish teacher in the Mountain
View high school in Wilkes coun-
+ ty, has returned to her home on
Beaver Creek for the summer.
| Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Stills, Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Stills and Joe Jr.
were the guests Sunday of Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Barr.
Mrs. w. w. Terry is a patient
in the Wilkes hospital. Her con-
dition is extremely critical.
Mrs. R. w. Coward and Mrs.
; w. E. Vannoy are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Charlie Williams and
Mrs. Margaret Stevenson in Shell
by this week. Mrs. Vannoy is i'll
with flu at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Williams.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-05-02
Miss Gilley, Mr..
James Not Wed

The Skyland Post regrets that
an error was made last week an
nouncing the marriage OF Miss
Ilene Gilley and Mr.. Ray James,
both of Clifton. The item was
brought into The Skyland Post
and was printed in good faith.
However, both of the parties are
still single and it was pointed out
that some of their friends who
brought the item in, evidently
tried to play a joke on them.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-05-02
LEAGUE MEETS NEXT WE'D.

The regular monthly meeting
Of the Methodist Young Peoples
League Union will be held at the
Grassy Creek Methodist church
next Wednesday night, May 8,
Mrs. Reid Sturdivant announces.
Fleetwood will be in charge Of
the program and we want a large
attendance" she stated.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-05-02
Farming Notes

Carl Blevins, of Chestnut Hill
community, reports that the use
of lime increased the yields of
rye for him. He had a 2.5 acre
field in rye and used 1870 fer
tilizer, 200 pounds per acre, and
seeded grass but did not get any
! grass.
Then he plowed the field, used
20 tons of lime per acre, seeded
the field in rye, used the 1870
phosphate again, and doubled the
yield of rye besides getting a
good set of red clover and timo-
thy. He has moved the field two
years now. He gives the lime Gre
dit for the increased yield of rye
and for the stand of grass.
E. V. Pierce, of Chestnut Hill
township, is making plans to seed
soybeans this spring in order to
produce some legume hay to aid
in feeding his cattle next winter.
Mr.. Pierce is also considering
berthe Walker visited Lansing
school with Miss Cleo Hudler last
Friday.
Mr.. E. r. Duvall was a visitor
in West Jefferson and Baldwin on
Tuesday.
Mr.. w. M. Reynolds spent part
Of last week at his home in New
port, Va.
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Grassy Creek News

Miss Julia Hager has returned
to her home in Max Meadows af-
ter successful year as home eco
nomics teacher.
Rev. James Startling filled his
regular 4th Sunday appointment
at the Methodist church.
Misses Madge Blevins and AL
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-05-02
PERSONA


Mr.. Stanley Harmon, of Boone,
spent the week end in West JEFF
ferson. Mr.. Harmon is a member
of the faculty of the Bethel high
school.
Mrs. Mary Grant, Margaret
Grant and Miss Nora Robinson
visited Mrs. Breeze at the Davis
hospital Sunday.
Mrs. Gene Lewis, of High Point,
spent the week end with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mont Little,
and attended the graduation of
her two sisters, Mable and Myrtle,
from the Jefferson high school.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. K. Cowan and
Miss Carolyn Cowan, of Ashe-
vile, visited Mrs. Cowan's two
brothers, George and Tom Dog
gett Sunday.
Judge and Mrs. Padgett, of In
dependence, Va, were the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Vail, of JEFF
ferson, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Davidson
spent the week end in Hickory.
Mrs. E. D. Jones and Mrs. w.
h. Jones spent Tuesday in
Mooresville. Mrs. w. r. Jones will
remain for treatment at the
Mooresville hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Tyson,
of Boone, visited friends in JEFF
ferson Sunday.
Mr.. Robert Barr who was ope-
rated on for appendicitis in the
hospital at Lincolnton on Sunday
morning, is reported recovering
nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Burkett and
sons Earl and Paul Of Widemouth,
w. Va, spent the week end with
-, Miss Effie Galloway, of Jefferson,
b who is very i'll.
Mrs. Ben Reeves of Sparta and
Mrs. John Wilkins, of Shelby,
spent the week end with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Gam
bill. Mrs. John Donnelly, and Mrs.
Reeves returned to Shelby with
Mrs. Wilkins.
Mr.. James Allen, Jimmie and
Julia Allen, of Boone, spent the
week end here. Mrs. Robert
Grayson and Robert Jr., returned
to Boone with the Aliens for a
weeks visit.
Mrs. Charlie Sutherland spent
Thursday and Friday with her
daughter, Mrs. James Stanley.
Mrs. C. w. Ray and Miss June
Smith left this week for Coe-
burn, Va. Mrs. Ray, who has
taught the seventh grade in the
West Jefferson school for several
years, has resigned to accept a
position in the Coeburn city
schools. She will make her home
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Horne. Mrs. Rays home in West
Jefferson will be occupied by Mr..
. and Mrs. Gwyn Gambill.
The small daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dean Mcmillan has been i'll
with scarlet fever for the past
week.
Lillard Oliver, of West Virginia,
was here for the commencement
exercises at the West Jefferson
high school where his son, Tom
mic, graduated.
Mr.. and Mrs I. c. Lemly, Gale
and Gwndolyn and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Goodman and Doris, visi-
ted Mrs. Lemly's brother, MIR.
Harper Duncan and family at
Hickory, Sunday.
Miss Virginia Coward, of JEFF
ferson left last week for Washing
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-05-02
TO ENTERTAIN CLASS

Members of the Willing Work
ers Sunday School class of the
West Jefferson Methodist church
will be entertained tonight by
Miss Vivian johnson at her home
here. Mrs. Sturdivant is teacher
of the class.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-05-02
MRS. DON FRANCIS WILL
BE HOSTESS TO GROUP

It was announced this week
that Mrs. Don Francis would be
hostess to the Young Women's So
ciety of the Methodist church, at
her home, for the next meeting
to be held Wednesday evening,
May Is. All members are urged
to be present.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-05-02
REVEALS ANNOUNCED

A revival meeting will start at
the Mt. View Methodist church
this Sunday. Rev. A. C. Lackey
will do most of the preaching,
Rev. M. L. Chappell, pastor, an