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Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-07

This is the county's share of the
1858 men that California is ex-
pected to produce. OF this gross
total, men already in the army and
expected volunteers bring the total
to 38,017 who will have to be con-
scripted, General Mittelstaedt esti-
mated.
The first consignment of Califor-
mia draftees will total 1927. They
will be inducted into service Nov.
18. Selective Service officials ex-
pected volunteers would be suffi-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-07
TWO MULES STOLEN FROM
CAlIPATRIA FOUND

Two mules, stolen from the John
Barretta ranch near Calipatria last
April 1, were home again Thurs
day.
They were found on a ranch so
miles southeast of Mexicali by Dep
uty Sheriff Robert Parrish of I'M
perial county and Mexican officers.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-07

cient to make this group and only
a handful will be called from the
valley. A dozen have already vol
unteered at the southend board Of
fices for one-year voluntary serv-
ice and should be more than enough
to make up the first call.
The southend board Thursday re-
ceived instructions to send out
questionnaires to volunteers as we'll
as to 20 per cent OF the men reg
iStered.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-07

TACOMA, Wash, Nov. 7. CUP)-
A 1O0-foot center section of the
$6,40O,00O Tacoma Narrows suspen-
sion bridge, the third longest sus-
pension span in the world, collaps-
ed in a high wind today, hurting
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-07
|. Y. Must Call
$40 Druftees

Imperial county will be expected to supply $40 for
the army between now and June 3O Adj Gen. R. E. Mitte
staedt announced Thursday from Sacramento.
The allotment is 1872 for the northend board in the val
lev and 178 for the sOuthend.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-07
y AMBl|Ne
l\EpoRTER
Hi, Homer

Hi, Homer
Maybe you've known it all along,
but it was a shock to us to learn
THURSDAY that Jack Tackett's real
name is Homer Grady Tackett.
= sIncidentally, Jack has been made
chairman of the pistol shooting
committee of the California State
Elks association)
No Free Wheeling
1t was pretty rough day for X
0. Dixon and Carl Snider, but it
was toughest on X. o.
Carl had to wheel Charlie Free
in a wheelbarroW from Fifth ano
Main TO the Barbara Worth hotel
while Charlie whooped and showed
signs reading
He wanted Willkie, but he got
R,oC!sevel.." and S'He wanted a
Democrat and he got one!"
Now that's no easy task, but
think how rough it must have been
on x. O., who had to wheel r. j.
Burleigh from Second and Main to
the courthouse! That's quite dis
tance.
A Single ShOe@
George Noble was prouder this
week than if he had been elected
senator.
Playing the BraWley golf course
last weekend he knocked in hole
in-one on No. 13.
1--WE been playing 25 years for
this" he commented.
Brutal Reminder
AS though Emily Kaford wasn't
feeling blue enough Wednesday
morning!
Some one had to go and leave
a wreath on the Willkie supporters
desk:
Emily, Rest in Peace.
To which she might aptly reply
"I may rest, but not in peace"
Quick Start
The campaign has started all
over again. We saw an automobile
with this written on the back:
"No Fourth Term.
Cake Baker
At 8 pm. the other evening Mil
dred Record started out to make
a fruit cake in anticipation of the
holiday season.
1t was the first she had ever
made and she thought to herself:
"I'll just make small one this
time" and got out the smallest bowl
in her kitchen. 1t wasn't long until
she realized that she needed a
Continued on Page g.; Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-07
1000 Will March
At AtWeStmorIund
Armisti ice Ddv
500 Horses to Participate in Gigantic
Celebration; Military Ball Sunday
Night viii Open Holiday Program

NWESTMORLAND Nov. 7.-Preparation for the Arm
stce day celebration here Monday entered the last stag
today with the whole town decked in patriotic decoration
and all residents helping the Legion and auxiliary max
it the most successful event held in this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-07
Hearing Society
Aided by Drive

Ell Centro's Society for the Hard of Hearing, an or
ganization seldom pubczed, but which annually makes
an important contribution to the community, will again
be included among the eight agencies cooperating in the
Ell Centro Community Chest Drive according to Judge
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-07
Of All Cit les.
Washington Best
Happy to be Back Little Longer
Declares Roosevelt as Thousands Cheer
A|ong Historic Pennsylvania Avenue

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7. (UP)-Presdent Roosevelt
returned to the capital today where he was acclaimed by
cheering thousands that lined fagbedecked Pennsylvania
In honor of Mr. Roosevelts sweeping third term vic
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-07
80 Troopers at
SeeIey compsite
More Due Soon
425 Men Will Occupy Semi-Permanen+
Quarters Near Here. Others Will Camp
At Moreno Lake; Building Under Way

Eighty troopers of the 11h u S. Cavalry were encamp-
ed Thursday mile north of Seeey the first detachment
of the regiment to arrive. ..4
The balance of the regiment will reach Imperial Val
ley the middle of November Capt c. NJ Iseley of Troop
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-07

Butter: Los Angeles &c; but
terfat, Imperial Valley fob. ranch.
grade A, Ale; manufacturing milk
Csc; route gathered cream 31c.
L. A. hay: u. s. No. I. v. Is, 1880
u. S. No. 2 leafy $l2-$l3; I. v.
and Antelope S14.50-15.50; U. s. No.
2 S11-S11.5O; Mpls. Dec. flax $1.53.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ASHE
BRUCE BUTTERY
VS.
AUDREY BUTTERY

The defendant, Audrey Buttery,
will take notice that an action en-
titled as above has been begun
in the Superior Court of Ashe
County, North Carolina, wherein
the Plaintiff is suing the said de-
PENDANT for an absolute divorce
on the grounds of two years sepa-
ration of the parties; and the said
defendant will further take notice
that she is required to appear at
the office of the Clerk of the
Superior Court of said County in
the Courthouse at Jefferson,
North Carolina, on or before
September 23rd, 1910, and an
swer or demur to the complaint
in said action, or the plaintiff will
apply to the Court for the re-
lief sought in the complaint.
This 9th day of July, 1910.
J. D. STANSBERRY,
Slit Clerk Superior Court
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22
Laurel Sp'gs News

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Shepherd
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. M. E
Reeves, Jane and D. c. Bledsoe
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
John Reeves at Nathan's Creek.
Mrs. Edward Spicer, of Dur
ham, and Mr.. Tony Miller, OF
Gastonia, recently visited their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. F
Miller.
Mr.. Hubert Winkler, of Mebane
spent last weekend with his fam
lily who is spending the summer
with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vann Miller and
family spent Sun. at Yadkinville
visiting Mrs. Miller's parents.
. Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Monkey and
children visited Mr.. and Mrs
Grady Miller at North Wilkesborc
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnnie Bryant
and children, John Everett and
Giles, visited relatives in Winston
Salem last weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Major Mabe, MIR
Vester Mabe and son, Coy spent
last weekend at Prospect Hill.
with relatives.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22
Prominent Boone
Lawyer Shot And
Killed Himself
Baxter Nj. Linney Committed
Suicide Sat. Night At
His Boone Home.

BOONE, Aug. 17-Baxter M.
Linney, 81, prominent attorney of
Boone and Lenoir, died at Z o.
clock Saturday night from a
heart wound described as self-in-
flicted with a shotgun. Mr.. Lin
ney had been in ill health.
President of the Young Repub-
licans of the state at the time of
his death, Mr.. Linney was son
of the late F. A. Linney, former
district attorney and Republican
state chairman. The deceased at
torney had been in the law firm
Bingham, Linney and Bingham
since 1881. He had practiced law
since 1929 and previously was
graduated from Appalachian
State Teachers college here and
Duke university.
Mr.. Linney is survived by his
widow; his mother, Mrs. Frank
Linney; two sisters, Mrs. Paul A.
Coffey, of Boone, and Mrs. P. A.
Brewer, of Chapel Hill; and a
brother, Kenneth Linney, of
Boone.
No inquest is planned, with
Coroner Richard Kelly having
described the fatal wound
through the heart as self-inflicted.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22
Clifton News
By John Eastridge

The folks of this section are
still trying to readjust things and
restore normally after the dlsas-
trous flood of last week. Almost
every land owner was damaged
more or less. Among the more
serious damages was the loss OF a
good barn and some farming tools
bv J. C. Little; four acres OF corn
and some small grain by }. +.
Dougherty; three stacks OF small
grain, several stacks of hay and
about four acres of corn by Paul
Miller; and the partial destruc-
ton of eight acres of pole beans
belonging to Henry Poe. Several
landslides also occurred IN this
section.
The baptist baptising that was
to have been held at Clifton Sun
day was postponed until the next
regular meeting time. The Meth
odist baptising was held as sche-
duled.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22
Warrensville News

Mrs. Bina Ashley and son, Ted,
spent the weekend in WEIGH, w.
Va, with her daughter, Mrs. Ray
Jones.
Mr.. Lem Jones and children,
of Coniwingo, Md, have been Wis
iting relatives in Ashe county this
week.
The homes that were damaged
by the high waters in Warrens-
vile were those of Walter Bile
wins, Virgil Stanley, Bill Warren
Orren Ashley, Ernest Bumgarne1
and J. H. Ashley. Also S. H. Stan
ley's blacksmith and Carpenter
shop at Saw mill were damaged
considerably.
Mr.. and Mrs. Price Blevins, Of
Pennsylvania, spent the weekend
in Ashe county.
Miss JANET Carter is visiting
relatives in Glade Spring, Va,
this week.
Rev. Cicero Ashley filled his
regular appointment at the Bap-
fist church here. The church gave
members of Oak Grove church a
free privilege to use their church
for their Sunday School and
preaching services. This church
was completely destroyed by the
high waters. They are making
plans now to rebuild the church.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22

UNEXPECTED CHANCE makes
available fine Rawleigh Route in
Ashe County. Splendid business
secured in this locality for years.
TSany North Carolina Dealers
making weekly sales of $75 to
$500 and more. Unusually fine
opportunity for a man between
Is and so with car. Write Raw
leigh's, Dept. NCH-2492O1, Rich
mond, Va. 8-1-4t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22

leave him carrying a huge invest
ment in useless buildings after
the emergency is over. Manufac-
turers, he said, were ready to go
ahead without consideration of
great material profit, but they
should be protected against GER
tain los.
The President has insisted that
the whole question of plant de-
probation shall be considered in
connection only with new excess
profit legislation, and that is
likely to take a lot of time.
More Obstacles
Another obstacle has appeared
in the demand from organized
groups representing several trans
Mississippi states that new arma-
ment plants should be located in
their region instead of all going
to existing manufacturing centers.
The. Army policy has been for a
long time that munitions manu-
facture should be centered in
land, so far as possible, consider
ing transportation facilities and
access to supplies and raw mater
ials as we'll as skilled labor. The
injection of political pressure
groups. into the picture to gain To-
cal advantages is giving those
who have the job to do consider
able concern.
More concern is expressed by
those who have made careful sur
veyS of the whole armament field,
over the apparent shortage of
skilled labor competent to carry
out the vast rearmament program
on schedule. Another worry is the
problem of housing thousands of
workers near the shipyards where
the new navy is being built. The
u. S. Housing Authority has large
plans for government-financed
housing facilities, which will call
for more Congressional appropria-
tons.
Campaign Uncertain
In the Presidential campaign
there are so many elements of un-
certainly that no cautions observ-
er ventures a forecast of the out
come. Much depends upon events
beyond American control. Should
the threat of German victory over
England diminish, it is considered
here that would tend to diminish
Mr.. Roosevelt's chances, which
are now regarded as no more than
even.
Republican candidate Wendell
Willkie has rejected the proposal
that his party evade the political
expenditure restrictions of the
Hatch Act, and has announced
that much less than millions au-
thorized by that law will be spent
on his campaign. He has also pro-
posed that the law should be
amended to provide that every
public official should file state
ment of his entire assets and
those of his family on taking Of
flee, and again on leaving it.
Nobody here expects Vice-Pres-
ident Garner to return to Wash
ington from his home in Texas.
How far he will go in trying to
get Texans to vote for Willkie is
uncertain. Some believe it is pos
sible that Texas may 60 Republi-
can again, as it did in 1928. Re-
publican hopes are conferred, how
ever, on carrying New York,
Pennsylvania and Illinois.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COTINTY

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,
Administrative of Cicero Bald
win, deceased.
8-15-6t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22
ON PARIS ISLAND

Bob Morgan, West Jefferson
boy who recently joined the U. S.
Marine service has been stationed
at Paris Island, S. c. Bob, who
was formerly employed by the
Ray Drug store, reports that
while he misses the mountains he
enjoys the ocean.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22

FOR RENT-For cash, next year,
55-acre farm. Renter may now
take charge and grass on it this
year. Write Mrs. Effie Mcmillan,
612 w. c. ST., Elizabethton, Tenn.
8-22-1tp.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22

FARM FOR SALE-The c. n
DICKSON homeplace at Silas Creek
1or sale. Good six room house
With running water, store build
ing and other out buildings. For
1urther particulars, write v. S.
Dickson, Glen Rogers, West Va,
or Mrs. Maggie Dickson Eller,
011ds Oreek, N. Z. 7-11-6tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22
eastern North Carolina.
Can You Beat These Beets?

Here is prize recipe someone
suggested this week: "Beets with
Mustard Sauce"-Mix in top of
a double boiler, 2 teaspoons Of
mustard; 2 teaspoons sugar; IL
teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons flour;
a dash of powdered cloves. Add
and cook until mixture thick
ems, ga cup water! 1-2 cup vine
gar;2 egg yolks slightly beaten;
l tablespoon of butter. Pour over
small whole or sliced beets. Suf-
ficient for 6 to 8 servings.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22
PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS

LIN AAAC MI GAC4OAO ~OOACA.
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ASHE
HAZEL J. MYERS,
VS..
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 SUI
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.
J. D. STANSBERRY,
8-8-4T Clerk Superior Court.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22
(By Staff Writer)

Washington.-Not since the bit
ter debate over the President
Supreme Court plan has Con.
gress witnessed such acrimonious
exchanges of personal accusations
and recriminations as occurred ir
the discussions over the two mea.
sures to strengthen the men-pow.
er of the nation in the event OF
war.
The bill to give the President
authority to call National Guard
units into service for peacetime
training finally got through the
Senate by an overwhelming ma
jority, which is taken here as
foreshadowing not only the pas
sage of this measure by the House
of Representatives. but also the
acceptance by both Houses of the
selective compulsory training bill.
On no highly controversial
measure in this Congress has the
division been on such complete
ly non-partisan lines. Those OBJ
servers who have been keeping
the closest tab on members of
both Houses are unable to CLASH
fly the advocates and the oppo-
nents of the CONSUMPTION bill, by
any of the standard methods.
There are as many Republicans,
in proportion to their number,
as Democrats, on both sides.
There is no discernible geogra-
phical division.
Every Senator and Representa-
tive is getting more letters and
kilograms on this proposal than
on anything else which has been
before Congress in years. Nobody
of course, can tabulate the total
on either side, bu. several men,
bers of both houses have repor-
ted that the great majority of
objections to CONSUMPTION which
they have received have come
from women and Women's organ
izations.
r Pay Increases
No one undertakes to forecast
what amendments may be made
to the Burke-WadsWorth bill be-
fore its final passage, but one
which seems to meet with con-
siderable favor of enlisted men
in the Army, both the present
Regulars and those to be drafted
for training, from $2l month to
$50 a month. The latter figure is
what the "gobs'' in the Navy
start at. No one seems to know
why Navy men get more than
Army men, but the disparity Is
apparent and may be adjusted.
Secretary of War Stimson gave
Capitol Hill quite a shock when
he reported to a Congressional
committee that out of the 4,Ooo
fighting planes for which Con-
gress appropriated money two
months ago, contracts had been
let for only 80 planes. The fault
was not with the Army nor with
the Council on National Defense,
he said, but with Congress for
imposing tax restrictions which
made it practically certain that
any aircraft manufacturer who
took on a contract for large num-
bers of planes would lose money.
To build more planes a manu-
facturer would have to enlarge
his plant, and under present laws
he cannot charge off plant de-
probation in his income tax re-
turn except in way that would
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22
NOTICE OF TAX SALE
TOWN OF w. JEFFERSON

I, F. 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.
M, 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, 1940-08-22

FOR SALE-I have several hun
dred pounds of sourwood honey
for sale. 1st grade, Csc h.; End
grade, Zoe Id. See or write Char
lie Davis, West jefferson, N. c..
8-22-1t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22


We heard a young lad ask his
mother the other day not to call
him her little lamb any more as
it made him feel sheepish. Friday
afternoon when the sun came for
the first time in several days we
went to Wilkesboro via Furches
and Cranberry church. The large
number of little lambs grazing on
the green hills in the sunlight
which we saw, made us feel the
best we had felt in many a day
and we wondered if the rain did
not feel little sheepish when a
rainbow appeared to complete the
peace and beauty of the scene.
FlOOdlights and Sidelights
The flood which brought about
many tragedies had its slight
comedy relief here and there too.
Now that the worst is over, we
can look back and smile at some
of it's incidents. Tues. afternoon,
in the midst of the pouring rain a
group of local young women a
little beyond the barefoot age,
together with their Baltimore Wis
itors removed their shoes and
stockings and went back to ma
ture" with the sand and water
oozing gently between their toes,
as they walked down the towns
main street which appeared more
like a canal in Venice. If you
don't believe I'm right about this,
ask Ruth Wright.
Doc. Jack Hunter and Ed D.
Barr were reported taking walk
Tuesday night, shoeless with their
pants rolled knee high, along the
remains of the Crumpler bridge.
All of which must have been ex-
citing as we'll as dangerous, con-
sidering the water was rushing
over all that remained.
T. I. Jones stood by the Glen
dale Springs bridge remains on
Wednesday. morning, and couldn't
even think of a wisecrack, which
is most unusual for him." It's
much too serious for that" he de-
clared.
III. Smithey, of Crumpler, re-
ported that he had potatoes dug
and washed by the flood, ready to
serve.
Speaking of flood lights, one OF
the most unusual incidents we
have heard was concerning the
Helton Baptist church which was
moved several miles down the
river. Observers who saw inside
the church after it had landed re-
ported that kerosene lamp and
a pitcher of water on a stand
were not even overturned during
the voyage.
Honey And Ham
Both of these are delectable
dishes, but we believe that the
average individual would prefer
a large home-cured ham to gal
lon bucket of of honey. Again
Ashe county has an oddity. Mrs.
Gwyn Prices. reports having the
above two items stored away in
an clubhouse and that the honey
was taken, but the ham left.
Bears have love for honey and
so do some people, with sweet
tooth.
Speaking of honey, Charlie
Davis has some excellent Ashe
county honey for sale. 1t is sour
wood, but is certainly sure to
leave a sweet taste.
Missing by Miles
Mr.. and Mrs. Gale Mcmillan
enjoyed a pleasant vacation last
week by keeping ahead or behind
the flood. They left here before
waters reached their high mark
on Sunday, arrived in Asheville
and decided to leave there on
Monday, hence missed the flood
again. They journeyed to Caro-
lima Beach where the storm of the
week before was all over, and all
was calm and serene. They re-
turned here on Sunday after the
flood waters of Ashe had receded,
and before they had reached
A VADnG
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22

Be always displeased at what
thou are, if thou desire to attain
to what thou art not; for where
thou hast pleased thyself, there
thou abidest. -QUARLES
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22

BARGAINS Engines, Ira G.
. tors, Saw Mills.
Wood Working and Road Build.
ing Machinery, Well Drilling Ma.
CHIMES, Gasoline Engines, etc.-R
+. JOHNSON, Wytheville, Va.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22

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, 1940-08-22

WANTED-Hickory lumber. For
specifications and price see Phe-
nix Chair Company, West Jeffer-
son, N. c. 8-22-1t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-22

FOR SALE-Black walnut, locust
and other valuable timber. Write
Mrs. Effie Mcmillan, 612 West C..
ST., Elizabethton, Tenn. 8-22-1tp