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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-02-02

This is leap year and so you are
allowed free rein in the pursuit of
romance. Not that any girl at this
day and age waits for leap year or
Sadie Hawkins day to go out and
get her man, but leap year should
give added incentive not to let an
other year go by without having
something to show for it.
Even in leap year, however, the
huntreSs should not show her intent
too plainly. A little subtlety goes
a long way toward ensnaring the
victim of the chase. You have heard
the old theory that a man likes to
be pursued only if he feels in his
heart that he is the aggressOr. So
rather than encourage you to 60 out
and stalk your prey too obviously,
I would suggest that you try the
subtler methods of gaining your
point.
Play Up to Masculine Ego
Men, so the saying goes, like
women to be feminine. So regard
less of your fOndne$s for tailored
clothes, sweaters and skirts, and the
like, have at least one or two frilly
dresses to wear when You set out to
trap your victim. And even if you
can hold down Il good job and take
care of yourself in fine fashion, be
bit helpless and dependent when
you are with the man of the mo-
ment. He'll soon fall in love with
you if you make him feel big and
strong and protective. And don't
Outsmart him in anything, whether
it be athletics or game of wits.
Men like women to be intelligent,
but they still want to feel superior.
All of which adds up to the fact that
you must play up to the masculine
ego, and the cleverer you are, the
simpler you will appear.
Artifice Need Not Be Artificial
And don't overlook the age-old
lure of cosmetics. Remember that
any man will look twice at a girl
with flawless skin and cleaning
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-02-02
Friday, February 2, 1910,
Social and Persona |

Winter parties the parties Of the
hour the the time because accounta
carnival and beautiful ice palace de-
Sunday when the
could hear buzz the crowd coming from
from amateur Banks
there with his and has his pictures
taken all Mailing cards from the ice palace quite
thrill Sunday Credafawn Social Club had tobog
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-02-02

gaming parry az Ooiiio ain
Also on Sunday, the Elite Club
had a tobogganing party in Mar
guerite Payne's back yard On
Saturday of this week the Cameo
Social Club will have its annual
winter sport party in the form OF
a sleigh ride. The group will leave
from the Nifty Cafe at 8 p. m. re-
turning there at II p. m. for sup
per.
Wedding Shower: Mrs. Don
Vernon mildred Brooks), ITO st.
Anthony avenue, was the guest OF
honor at a miscellaneous shower,
Friday, January 26, at the home
of Miss Marguerite B. Tresvan, 8O4
st. Anthony avenue, with Mrs.
Frederick Slemmons as co-hostess.
Games featured the first part of
the evenings entertainment with
prizes being won by Mesdames
Richey Adams, Paul Boswell, Clar-
ence Smith, and Miss Flossie Will
hams. The honoree then opened
her gifts-and my, such beauti-
full array of lovely gifts, mostly
linens; also a beautiful electric
clock and iron. AS a fitting climax
to such an array of presents, the
hostesses presented Mrs. Vernon
with a baby blue satin nightie with
a chiffon negligee to match -
gorgeous! Those present included
Mesdames George Brooks, Jr.,
Warren Grissom, Theodore F. AL
len, Lawrence H. Mccoy, Paul Bos-
we'll, Leo Bohannon, Lounneer
Pemberton, Norman H. Howell,
Harold Wright, Raymond Brown,
Hector P. Vassar, John Kendall,
Richey Adams, Ralph Gardner,
John L. Banks, Jr., James Slem-
mons, Clarence Smith, Walter Tay-
lor, William Small, Thomas Har-
grave, James Robinson, Eli Hick-
man, Gertrude Reed, Stanley Brad
shaw, John Kelly, and the Misses
Dorothy Hall, Beneta A. Edwards,
Annette Hatton, Dorothea and
Shirlee Harris, Flossie Williams,
Harryette Walls, Mary Turner, and
Yours Truly. Girls who couldn't
attend, but sent along their gifts
included Mesdames Paul Shelby
Curry, Rudolph M. Martin, Jr., and
Miss Evalyn Austin. The hostesses
were assisted by Mesdames Joseph
A. Tresvan, George w. Brooks, Sr.,
and Clareeta Jackson.
Elite Club: The Elite Club en-
tertained their parents with to-
boggan party Sunday, January g.,
at the home of Miss Marguerite
Payne, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
David Payne, 1875 N. Western ave-
nue.. Those who attended inelud-
ed Messrs. and Mesdames Jesse
Gardner, Drexel Pugh, Dave Payne,
Mesdames Margaret Moss, Hazel
del Warricks, the Misses Barbara
Pugh, Hazel Warricks, and Messrs.
Jessie and Robert Gardner, Walter
Coins, William Warricks, Matt
Johnson, and Stanley Harris. Re-
freshments and games completed
the evenings entertainment.
The Elite Club had a social meet
ing Sunday, January 20, at the
home of Mr.. James V. Bradford,
612 St. Anthony avenue. Follow
ing the business meeting, games
and a social hour was enjoyed.
Pneumonia Strikes: Miss Mar
cheta Allen, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore F. Allen, sos Car
roll avenue, is i'll with bronchial
pneumonia Thomas Carlyle
Hickman, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Eli
Hickman, $40 Rondo street, is quite
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erly Galloway is different

erly Galloway is different !.
"What Women Are Doing in the
Peace Movement" will be the SUBJ
ject of discussion Tuesday, Febru-
airy Is, when Mrs. B. F. Edwards,
244 w. Central avenue, entertains
the Adelphai Club at its semi
monthly business meeting q.
George Shannon, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Shannon, 693 Carroll
avenue, celebrated his fourteenth
birthday Friday, January 26 &.
Mrs. Theodore F. Allen, sos Carroll
avenue, celebrated her CD birth
day, Saturday, January 49, (She
was in bed enjoying a cold) -.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-10-10

tors: Rev. w. c. Childers, of the
Free Will Baptist conference;
Rev. R. M. Perry, of Indepen-
dence; Rev. H. Lee Poe, of Chill
howie; Rev. H. M. Bennett, Rev.
E. A. Allen, Brother D. A. Cal
houn, Brother Reid Sturdivant,
Brother Grant Eller and Brother
John Parsons, all of the Ashe
Association; Brother F. S. Delp,
of the Union Baptist Association:
Brother George Nye, Brother J..
E. Elliot, Brother Nathan Rich
ardson and Brother w. J. Howell.
There was fine spirit of CO.
operation among the delegation,
a good feeling of love and Chris
tan fellowship to the children of
God and wonderful manifestation
of the Holy Spirit in the various
services of worship.
Much good preaching was done.
Sister Nancy Owens preached the
Introductory sermon. The mode
rator, clerk, and Rev. E. A. Eller
preached on Sunday, the various
other services were conducted by
those appointed by ministry COM
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-10-10
Aviation Course
May Be Given In
Ashe Co. Soon

A flying school will be estab-
ished in Ashe county at the Jen-
kins flying field near Jefferson if
enough men and women will
agree to take a course, it was an
nounced here this week.
B. c. Dickson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Dickson, of Jefferson,
a government licensed pilot and
instructor, will give the instruc-
tons.
A meeting of all who are in
terested in learning to fly, will
be held next Monday afternoon
at 8 o'clock at the field, Dickson
announces.
Dickson learned to fly in Cleve-
land, Ohio, in 1886 and has been
giving instructions for some time.
He has a new cub cruiser plane.
He states that it takes about
three months to complete a
course and get pilots licenses.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-10-10
RHODES NOW SHOWING
KNOX KITCHEN RANGES


Rhodes Furniture Company has
recently added the well known
Knox stoves to their other COM
plete lines of home furnishings.
These stoves which are made in
Knoxville, are modern in every
respect and combine many fea-
lures not found in the average
stove, Jack Rhodes pointed out.
The kitchen ranges come in a
wide range of sizes and combine
both beauty and utility. A wide
assortment of these stoves are
now on display at the Rhodes
Furniture store.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-10-10
Annual Session
Christian Unity
Baptist Is Held
1941 Session to Meet at Pleas.
ant Home Church. Off
GERS are Reelected.

The sixth annual session of the
Christian Unity Baptist Associa-
ton was held with Sugar Tree
Branch church on September q,
% and 20.
Delegates from only seven of
the churches composing the body
were present. Greenwood church
in Tennessee failed to represent
in this session. One new church,
Bethel, N. c., joined the Associa-
ton.
Rev. F. L. Sturgill was re-elec-
ted moderator and Rev. F. Carl
Sturgill was also reelected clerk
treasurer.
The following bethren accepted
seats in the Association as visi-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-10-10
Last Rites Held
For George Key
Well Known Laurel Fork Cit
izen Died Friday Of Heart
Trouble. Buried Mon.

George W. Key, age IS, who
died at his home in the Laurel
Fork community last Friday
morning, was laid to rest Mon
day.
Funeral service for the we'll
known man was conducted by
Rev. j. w. Luke at the Laurel
Fork Presbyterian church in the
presence of a large crowd of re-
latives and friends. -e.,s,-~.y-...-...r. ,-.,
He had been in poor health for
some time, suffering with heart
trouble, and death was not I'M
expected.
He was the son of the late Hen
ry M. and Martha Key. In JAN
uary, 1900, he was married to
Minnie Pauline Coffey.
He is survived by the follow
ing children: Odell Key, of Lau-
rel Springs; Mollie Key Miller,
of North Wilkesboro; Robert Key,
of Salisbury; Blanche Key Liv+
ingston, of Wilkesboro; Horton
Key, of Jacksonville, Fla; Wood
row Key, of Columbia, S. c. and
Austin Key, of Laurel Springs.
He also leaves one brother,
Charles Key, of Laurel Springs
and one sister, Mrs. R. j. Long,
of Winston-Salem.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-10-10
BROWNWOOD NEWS
By EDNA SUE MILLER

Mr.. and Mrs. Shelton Yates, Of
Seattle, Washington, spent the
weekend at the home of Mrs. G
M. Yates.
Mrs. C. w. Day, who has beer
ill for the past few days, is i'm
proving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anon Wagner
of Elizabethton, Tenn, and Miss
Lucy Norris, of North Wilkes.
boro, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
C. c. Norris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Richard
son visited Mr.. Richardson's mo-
Their at Rutherwood, during the
weekend.
The story of Autumn
Has often been told;
Of the crimson naples
And the oaks of gold.
Of ripe apples glistening
On bar cold trees;
There is still much beauty
In this country, to see.
Although the lovely scenery
Was damaged by the flood,
There is still much loneliness,
And the apples are good.
So, dear God, I thank Thee
For this country Of mine.
For the lovely oaks and naples
And the stately evergreen pine.
/ thank Thee for the people
That are still true friends to me
And that we still live in
The land of the free.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-10-10
The
SPORTS
WORLD
By JOHN ANDERSON

failed to go the legal number OF
innings . The st. Louis Ameri-
cans are the only club in the ma
jors never to appear in a World
Series Wake Forest leads the
Southern Conference race with
two wins.
Predictions for the Week
Last week we picked Is out of
Is, giving us an 1870 average and
will again pick the winners for
the Forthcoming Saturday, We
hopeWeHope!
Carolina over Texas Christian
Wake Forest over Clemson.
Virginia over Maryland
Furman over Citadel
FOrdham over Tulane
L. S. u. over Rice
Georgia over Mississippi
Auburn over Mississippi State
Kentucky over Vanderbilt
Duquesne over South Carolina
Davidson over V. Nj. /.
V. p. I. over William & Mary
Lansing Hi over Glade Sp'gs.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-10-10
CRUMPLER HAPPENINGS
Bv EEoye Owen

Mr.. and Mrs. Clint Blevins are
the proud parents of a baby girl,
born Sept. 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linel Ballou are
the proud parents Of a baby.
Charlie Plummer, of Wyoming,
is visiting his brother at Crump-
Ter, Prof. r. E. L. Plummer.
Garna Francis, Crumpler, is
visiting his son, Lacy Francis, OF
Bel Air, Md, this week.
The drill here has been tenn
porarily postponed for some
time.
Mr.. Luther Owen has finished
making molasses. He made one
hundred and one gallons.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-10-10

mittee and were very inspira-
tional. Many people attended the
session and we feel that much
and lasting good was accom-
plished in Jesus name.
The next session of this body
will be held with Pleasant Home
church, beginning on Friday be-
fore the third Sunday in August,
1941. Rev. J. B. Sexton to preach
the Introductory sermon, alter
nate Rev. A. C. Roberts.
The Association invites cores
p onding Associations to visit
them and other churches who de-
sire membership to come.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-10-10

Last Saturday we were not just
betting against Duke because we
went to Carolina or not because
we especially like Tennessee, but
merely because we thought Duke
was overrated. And Duke was
overrated. The Vols proved that
beyond a shadow of doubt =. &.
Tennessee had everything. Not
one time did the Blue Devils get
closer to the goal than the "a
yard line A mighty running
attack, plus brilliant punting and
passing kept Coach Neyland's re-
cord-never being beaten by a
Wade coached team at Knoxville
clean. Bob Foxx, the Tennessee
tailback, made an excellent bid
for All-American while his team
made an early bid for the Rose
Bowl.
Cardinals erratic football team
will match deception with Texas
Christian Saturday at Chapel
Hill and Coach Wolf will attempt
to hand the team he once coached
a licking. But the Tar Heels, not
so fresh from an unimpressive
victory over Davidson, will be
the underdogs against the un-
beaten Texas team, which is no
ted for one triple reverse after
another. Johnny Pecora, the soph
sensation who gained 1O4 yards
last week, will be counted on to
carry the ball, and Singing Jim
Lalanne-one of the nations
greatest passers-is expected to
do most of the passing. Lalanne,
however, hasn't been up to par
this season because of injuries.
Carolina will count strongly on
its All-American end, Paul Ser
verin.
Sports Bits from Everywhere
Red Mayberry, Wake Forests
first string quarterback, who has
been out all season because OF a
broken arm, will probably play
againts Clemson Saturday .. .
Sammy Baugh, ace aerial artist,
completed 9 out of IL passes
against Pittsburgh Sunday for a
gain of 1913 yards Duke and
State have a holiday this week
end. Buck Newsome pitched
his greatest game of the season
when he defeated the Reds in
the first game of the World Ser
ies-and it was only three days
after the death of Newsom's IA
Their Stanley Yankowski ran
81 yards against Appalachian last
Saturday, giving Elon an upset
victory. Jimmy Ringgold,
Southern Conference blocking
champion, scored his first touch
down Saturday as Wake Forest
defeated Furman. Ringgold inter
cepted pass and ran 20 yards
Bobby Jones, ex-Georgia
golf champion, is still turning in
63's and 65's A few "nevers'
of world series games No no
hit game has ever been pitched
No pinch-hitter has ever hit
a homer No player has ever
participated in five straight
games No series has ever
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-10-10
Helton News
By Correspondent

Bruce Eller, son of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Grant Eller, is doing nicely
after having his tonsils removed
at the Boone hospital.
Mr.. J. R. Paisley visited MS
sister. Mrs. Ahart Paisley, Sun
day at Fairview.
Mr., and Mrs. Johnnie FISHERMAN
plan to take their small daugh-
ter to Gastonia for treatment
this week.
Rev. Edward Mcclure filled his
regular appointment at the chap
pei Sunday. Mr.. Mcclure and Mr.
Estel Eller will hold a few
nights meeting starting next Sun
day night. Everybody is invited
I wish to correct a mistake. Mr..
Charlie Sizemore moved to Mr..
Willie Pennington's place instead
of Mr.. Bryan Pennington, as was
in last weeks paper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Paisley
spent Sunday with MIR. and Mrs
A. J. Keaton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olan Hoppers
visited Mr.. and Mrs. John Kllby
Sunday.
The small son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Mcclure, who has been
very ill, is slowly improving.
Mr.. Archie Barton and his
WPA men are getting along nice
ly rebuilding the road that the
flood washed completely away.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-10-10

Germany's potato crop, by far
the worlds largest, is now being
menaced seriously by the potato
beetle, and the fight against this
insect has taken on the aspect of
national crusade.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-10-10

The development of method
at Georgia Tech for removing the
wood from flax fiber takes away
the main obstacle to profitable
flax growing in Southern states.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-10-10

Experiments carried on at the
Illinois Experiment Station have
disposed an old belief among far
mers that soybean oil is too laxa-
tive for fattening cattle.
Evening star., 1940-10-15

that no man should be eligible for
third term of the presidential
office
"New Deal Kidnapped Party"
This is among the deepest tradi-
tions of the Democratic party and
the Democratic party today would
not be seeking to violate that prin-
ciple had not the party been kid
naped by the New Deal"
When Mr.. Willkie unfolded at
Utica the story of his family's rec
ord of service during the World
War it was construed as his answer
to campaign pamphlets raising the
issue of the German ancestry of his
forefathers.
MY father so loved this country"
said Mr.. Willkie, that when the
World War broke out, although he
was so years of age. he went to
the armed forces of the United
States. And when he was denied
that privilege, he spoke all over the
country for the National Council
Of Defense, arousing people to the
necessity of defending America
against military autocracy"
He then told how he and his old
est brother enlisted in the Army as
privates, while his youngest brother
served throughout the war in the
Navy. His oldest sister left teach
ing position and went to Washing
ton at the request of then Vice
President Marshall to serve as a
translator, he said, while his young
est sister left school and went to
Washington to work for the Red
Cross.
Evening star., 1940-10-15

tory. He also worked in a reference
to the veteran Senator, Carter Glass
of Virginia. who placed Mr.. Farley S
name before the Democratic Con-
vention.
I'VE saw the real nature of the
third term movement revealed in
the convention in Chicago. We saw
there how Carter Glass and other
statesmen Of that party were howled
down by the voice from the sewers,
Mr.. Willkie continued.
Lauds Farley's Ability.
I'VE saw q man who had given
long years OF faithful and devoted
service cast aside. When James A.
Farley was dropped, the New Deal
dropped one Of the most trustworthy
pilots that had ever guided the
Democratic party ship. And since
then We have seen day after day
how real Democrats have been COM
PEELED by conscience and loyalty to
the principles of their party to re-
ject the leadership which has cap
tured it.
"It is not the party of Jefferson
and Jackson and Woodrow Wilson
that has abandoned its principles
1t is the New Deal of Hopkins. Ickes,
Corcoran and Wallace, which has
captured the Democratic party
They seek to substitute for Demo-
cratic doctrine, the doctrine of the
indispensable man.
Following the Chicago convention
the indications were that Mr.. Far
ley's continuance as Democratic ma
tional chairman would have been
welcomed, but he agreed to remain
only until August II. Shortly there
after he introduced his successor,
Edward J. Flynn of New York, on
a radio program, and then turned
his attention to his private business
affairs.
May Win Farley's Friends.
Mr.. Wilkes compliments are not
expected to change Mr.. Farley's
status in the campaign, or to sway
him from his allegiance to the
Democratic party, but it may well
have the effect Of raising Mr.. Willkie
in the estimation of some Of the
former Postmaster Generals friends
Traditions, as such, are not
sacred" Mr.. Willkie said, "principles
are"
Republican conventions have
turned back the only two serious
third-term bids in our history, Mr.
Willkie added. But justice compels
us to say that it Is the Democratic
party that has been pre-eminent
in upholding this unwritten law
It was the founder of that party
who established the tradition. 1t
was the great popular hero Of that
party, Jackson, who reinforced it
And more than once it has been
Democrats who have offered in Con-
gress resolutions and amendments
to limit the presidential term.
1T was the Democratic party
which on two occasions adopted
planks against the third term. 1t
was that party which in 1896 made
this solemn declaration:
"'We declare it to be the unwrit-
ten law of this republic, established
by custom and usage of 100 years
and sanctioned by the greatest and
visest Of those who founded and
have maintained our Government
Evening star., 1940-10-15
District Gasoline
And Vehicle Taxes
| S4,860,000 in 1889

District motorists paid a.
100000 in gasoline and motor
vehicle taxes in 1899, the Pub
lie Roads Administration an
nounced today following a ma
tional survey.
Virginia ranks among the
largest contributors with $25,-
084 900, while Marylanders con-
tributed $16,l77,000 to their
State treasury.
Altogether, highway users
paid s1,252 ,205 900 in direct
State gasoline, motor vehicle
and motor carrier taxes. The
amount assigned to non-high-
way purposes was 148 per cent
of the total funds distributed.
Evening star., 1940-10-15
7 Ships in British
Convoy Damaged by
Flyers, Italy Says
Reports Cruiser, Transport
On Way to Egypt Hit
During New Attack
Py the Associated Press.

Py the Associated Press
ROME. Oct. 15.-Italian air squad
ronS furiously attacked a British
convoy apparently engaged in rush.
ing British troop reinforcements to
threatened Egypt. the high COM
mand reported today and succeeded
in hitting cruiser with an aerial
torpedo and transport with heavy
bomb.
Other ships in the convoy were
reported damaged.
The British were reported in for
eign circles to be making use of the
flower of their merchant marine in
extensive troop movements.
These quarters heard the giant
liner Queen Mary recently was con-
voyed through the Mediterranean
with $4,000 troops aboard The liner
Mauritania also was reported max
ing the trip.
Second Attack on Formation.
The Italians said the attack was
on the same naval formation which
was engaged in a battle with Ital-
ian naval and air forces near Malta
last Saturday.
In that battle the Italians said
they sank a cruiser of about 1000
tons, and damaged another cruiser
and an aircraft carrier while losing
a destroyer and two torpedo boats
themselves
(The British have made no
announcements concerning the
engagement)
1t was presumed the new attack
by Italian airmen took place some
time yesterday morning.
The fact that planes were said by
the high command to have taken
off from an aircraft carrier to pro-
tect the convoy was taken to mean
the warship was not put out OF
action in the Saturday battle.
New Offensive Expected.
The British reinforcements were
being rushed to the Mediterranean
as a new Italian offensive in Egypt
! was expected to get under way
almost any day Considerable air
activity was reported on both sides
in today's communique.
New advance patrol activity was
reported in Northern Africa. The
high command said British patrols
were repulsed by Italians east OF
Sidi Barrani.
British bombers attacked Bengasi
Bardia and Salum, in North Africa
the communioue said, while italian
airmen attacked British defenses at
Monte Rejan, in East Africa.
Hits on Homes Reported.
In their attack on Bengasi, Brit
ish bombers scored hits on dwell
ings near the port and in the CEN
ter of the city, communique said
Two persons were injured.
The Italians reported the destruc-
ton Of four British planes in vari-
Gus actions, three in combat and
one on the ground. They asserted
italian planes scattered British de-
fensive preparations at Monte Re-
jan, Otrub and south of Cuora.
British air raids were reported at
Decamere, where damage was slight
and Saganetti, Senease, Ell YAK
Gimma, Gura and near Burgavo
where there was no damage.