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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19
P. T. A. Council Meeting

The P. T. A. Council meeting and
Art Exhibit, held in the High School
Auditorium on the evening of Jan.
9Th, was attended by about fifty
persons. A musical program was pre-
scented. and number Of short talks
given. The guest speaker Of the
evening failed to put in an appear
ance, due to unfavorable weather
conditions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19
Nears Century Mark

The Cecil Democrat. the oldest
weekly publication in Cecil County,
will observe its one hundredth an
niversary on Feb. /. Since its be-
ginning it has had 16 different ed
ltors, the present editor and owner
being Frederick II. Letter,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19

Jay Emrey. of Colora had the mis-
fortune to wreck his nearly new
Chevrolet coupe one night recently.
on the road. near Principle Furnace.
The car skidded on a curve. strick-
ting fence. The machine was badly
damaged but its three occupants
escaped injury.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19
Benefit Gard Party

The card party, ON Tuesday in the
High School auditorium, sponsored
by the Lions Club OF this town, was
very successful. Thirty-two tables
of bridge, five hundred. pinochle
and auction pitch were played, and
a very pleasant social evening en-
Joyed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19
Circus Park Gets License

At a meeting Of the Board of
Liquor Control in Elkton, a license
was granted Mrs. Elvira Tamargo, at
Circus Park, for on sale generally
class "B" beer, wine and liquor.
Mrs. Tamargo was represented by
James Weinroth and no delegation
appeared objecting to the license
being issued.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19
Cecil County Historical
Society

Hon. ]. Alexis Scnriver, of Bel
Air, was guest speaker at the annual
meeting OF the Cecil County His
torical Society. held Monday in the
Court House, at Elkton. He spoke
on Ancient Manors In Cecil Coun-
ty." Governor Herbert r. O'Conor
was guest of the society at the
luncheon prior to a meeting.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19

Magistrate G. Reynolds Ash, of
Elkton. on complaint of the Cecil
County School Board. has commit
tea Alien Kline, OF Elkton, to the
Lock haven Training School. on the
charge OF habitual truancy and in
corrigihilitE
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-01-19

1t costs a dollar q second to main
tain postotiee in Canadal
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
III. E. Festival To
Be Held March Is
Home &c. Teachers to Meet in
Boone on Saturday After
noon To Make Plans.

E. E. Garbee, president of the
Appalachian association of high
schools has asked that all home
economics teachers of Ashe coun-
ty meet with those from Avery
and Watauga, at A. S. T. c., Sat-
urday, when Miss Brock, home
economics director of the college
will discuss with them plans for
the festival to be held March 18.
This is an annual event, spon-
sored by the college in order to
encourage vocational education,
and particularly home economics
among the high schools. Fashion
shows, displays and other fea-
lures will probably be carried out
shown. 3 the work of the students
in these departments. ALI home
economics teachers are asked to
attend.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
Board Extends
Time For Listing
Taxes In County
State Highway Commission
Urged to Improve Road
from Todd to CreStOn.

The time limit for listing pro-
perty for 1910 taxation was ex-
tended to the 10Th. of this month,
according to a resolution passed
by the county commissioners
Monday during their regular
monthly meeting.
H. H. Burgess, tax supervisor,
pointed out that the weather dur
ing January was SO severe that
it was impossible for the listers
to visit all of the homes in their
townships and requested an ex-
tension of time.
In accordance with a request
from several citizens Of the Todd
and Creston communities, the
commissioners passed another
resolution urging the State High
way Commission to improve the
road from Todd to Creston.
Those interested in the road
pointed out that this road is
heavily Travelled and that it is in
serious need of improvement.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
4-Year Term For Sheriffs
And Coroners Is Upheld

Raleigh.-Sheriffs and coroners
in North Cardinals 100 counties
are serving four-year terms that
will continue until December,
1912, the State Supreme court
held in unanimous decision Fri
day.
The ruling, which had been
anxiously awaited by political
leaders; relieved sheriffs and
coroners from the necessity OF
running for reelection this year
In the sheriff-coroner case, the
court held specifically that a con-
stitutional amendment increasing
terms of office of the officials
from 2 to 4 years applied to She
riffs and 'coroners elected in 1888
The decision reversed a find
ing of Superior Judge Leo Carr,
who ruled that the Alamance
county board Of elections should
allow an election this year for
sheriff of that county.
In oral arguments before the
Supreme court, some attorneys
had asserted that the amendment
did not apply to sheriffs and coro-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
Calvin Handy, 90
OF Obids Passes
Funeral Service to Be Held
On Friday at the Obids
Baptist Church.

Funeral service for Calvin
Handy, of Obids, who died Wed
nesday, will be held at the Obids
Baptist church on Friday at l
o'clock. Rev. w. T. Wilmington.
J. w. Luke and Calvin Burkett
will be in charge of the service
The deceased who was 90 years
old at the time of his death, was
a native of Wilkes county, but
had long made his home in Ashe.
where he was we'll known. For
many years he was an active
farmer.
His wife, Mrs. Sara Handy
preceded him to the grave some
time ago. He is survived by the
following sons and daughters:
Mrs. Martha billiard, of Caldwell
county; Mrs. Rebecca Eller, Pa
lier; Mrs. Lille Miller, Glendale
Springs; Mrs. Nancy and S. Ham
by of Obids; Mrs. Bessie Phillips
of Idlewild.
Mr.. Hamby>who was one of the
county's oldest citizens, could re-
call much of the early history of
Wilkes and Ashe. He was the son
of Mrs. Mary Lewis and Frank
lin Handy of Wilkes county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08

ners elected in 1888, since the ref
erendum vote on the amendment
and the election of the county Of
ficials were held on the same
day.
The court, however, held that
the amendment had been rati-
fled and was a part Of the state
constitution on the date that
county officers assumed their du-
ties-the first Monday in Dec
ember, 1888. The opinion was
written by Associate Justice J.
Wallace Winborne.
Political sources here appeared
divided as to the probable effect
of the courts action on the total
vote to be cast in the primaries
and general election this year.
Some sources said that, since
coroners and sheriffs would have
no contests, the total vote would
be much smaller than usual. 9th
ers said the statewide vote might
be larger, since the county Off
Gals would spend more time cam
paigning for persons running for
state jobs.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
Faw Rites We're
Held Here Tues.
Isaac F. Faw Died Here Mon
day, At The Age of 81.
Had Long Been Ill.

Funeral service for Isaac F.
Faw, who died on Monday, was
held at his home in West Jeffer-
son Tuesday afternoon at 2 o.
clock, and burial followed at the
Galloway cemetery at Othello
Rev. Carol Burkett was in charge
of the service.
The deceased, who had long
made his home in Ashe county,
was well known here. He was 81
years old at the time of his
death which followed a long per-
iod of i'll health.
He is survived by his wife and
the following sons and daughters:
Mrs. Ellen McNeill, Othello; Mrs.
Rena Hairless, West Jefferson;
Evaline Faw, Othello; Milligan
Faw, West jefferson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
W. G. Little Buys
Auto Accessory Co.
Western Auto Asso. Store
Purchased by w. G. Little.
F. Little to Manage 1t.

Announcement has just been
made of the purchase of the Wes-
tern Auto Associate store here
by w. C. Little, who with his
brother Fred Little will operate
it in its present location, next
door to Smithey's.
The purchase was made from
M. C. Edwards who has operated
it since the opening last fall. Mr..
Edwards will continue to operate
a lumber BUSINESS
Both Mr.. Little and his bro
Their, Fred are we'll known in this
section where they have many
friends who will be interested to
arm of the new management
and ownership of the Western
Auto Associate Store.
Mr.. w. C. Little who travels
for Elk Manufacturing Co., will
spend much time in his new bust
ness, while Fred will give his en-
tire attention to it. Both men
have a wide business experience.
For some time Fred has been
connected with the Bare-Little
wholesale grocery company.
The Western Auto Associate
store offers large and complete
stock of auto supplies and Access
series, also radios, bicycles, sport
ing goods, and varied line of
hardware items.
Included in the line are the ia
nous Davis Deluxe tires, Wiz
zard batteries, Truetone radios.
Mr.. Little pointed out that he
was looking forward to having
his many friends visit the store,
and that he would be glad to
serve them on all occasions.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
Ben Greene Was
Killed Here By
Electricity Sat.
Was Working on Lines Near
School. All Efforts to Sur
vive Him Were Futile.
WAS BURIED SUNDAY

Ben D. Greene, of Blowing
Rock, 34-year-old employee OF the
Northwest Carolina Utilities COM
pany was instantly electrocuted
here Saturday morning at 9:45,
while working on the lines in a
residential section near the West
Jefferson high school.
The accident occurred when he
with other linesmen were trans
ferring wires. Observers said
that as Greene was laying one
wire on the arm, he probably
touched another before he turned
the first one loose, and as a re-
suit he was caught between two
1900 load conductors. Winfield
Woodie, local employee of the
company was within two feet OF
Greene when he was caught and
in less than one-half minute had
him cut out from the wires. With
the aid of other linesmen he was
instantly lowered and within
three and one-half minutes was
being given first aid treatment.
Efforts to revive him were con-
tinued for three and one-half
hours, but proved useless. The
quick action of Woodie saved
Greene from being burned, and
it was first believed that he
might be revived, but his condi-
ton proved to be hopeless.
The funeral service which was
held at the Presbyterian church
in Blowing Rock, Sunday after
noon, was attended by a large
crowd. He is survived by his wife
and his mother, Mrs Emma, both
of Blowing Rock. One brother
and several sisters also survive.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
Series OF Robberies Reported Here In Past Few DAYS
Ray Drug Co. Was
Robbed OF $500
On Tues. Night
Merchandise and Cash Taken.
Local Suspects Are Being
Watched Carefully.
MEAT is STOLEN

West Jefferson has been ex-
periencing a number of robber-
les here within the last few days,
ranging from meat, to- around
$780, worth of merchandise taken
from the Ray Drug company, on
Tuesday night. No arrests had
been made late yesterday after
noon, but a number of suspects
are under surveillance, since it.
is believed by investigation Off
Gals that the robberies can be
traced to local parties.
The thefts started over the
weekend, when a quantity of
meat was stolen from the premi-
ses of r. B. Jackson. The meat
was later found at the home of
Matt Lambert where it was re-
ported to have been sold.
Early Sunday morning a slot
machine was taken from the City
Cafe and Hotel, and was later
found damaged and opened on
the Beaver Creek road. No ar
rests were made in this case
since the money was returned
and suspects in the case have pro-
missed to pay for the damage.
Early Tuesday night, around
II o'clock, after breaking out
rear window in the Ray Drug
company building, the store was
entered and merchandise and
cash amounting to around $500.
The broken VIZ Iw was dis
covered shortly after 1880 o'clock
by Policeman Chas. Mcmillan,
and a check-up revealed that the
robber had evidently taken his
time, since the amount of syrup
spilled around the fountain
showed that he had PROBABLY
mixed himself drink before pill
fering the cash registers from
which he extracted around $13 in
cash.
In addition to taking two eX-
pensive ladies' wrist watches, and
one mans pocket watch, his loot
included number of lower
priced watches as we'll as seve-
raj fountain pen and pencil sets.
DR.. Ray said that the items stol-
en- were not covered by insur-
ance.
Mcmillan reported that he was
looking for a drunk man in the
alley back of the store, when he
discovered that the building had
been entered. The window was
broken in much the same manner
as it was a few months ago when
the store was robbed. At that
time most of the merchandise
was recovered and the guilty
parties arrested.
Wiley Dixon, of Dog Creek, re-
ported this week that all of his
meat had been stolen, which in
Guided both hams and side meat,
and as yet no suspect had been
arrested.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
Committee Named To Study
Plans For A New jefferson
School Building Program

The Jefferson Parent Teachers
Association met on Monday night
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
B. Austin.
Twenty-one members were pre-
sent and the meeting was very
successful.
Charlie Goodman conducted de-
votionals and Rev. r. H. Stone
delivered a stirring address on
the subject, 'Bible Reading as a
Hobby.
During the business session the
possibilities Of beginning a new
school building were discussed
and committee, composed of
Prof. Paul Miller, L. P. Coward,
Bryan Oliver and w. B. Aus
tin, was appointed to secure plans
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
AAA PAYMENTS ARE
NOW BEING RECEIVED

Soil conservation checks for
Aslae county farmers who CO.
operated with the 1889 pro-
gram are now arriving at the
county farm agents office al
most daily.
Yesterday MIR. Rich said that
a total of 299 checks, t0talling
$4,5O0.OO, have been received
during the past 10 days.
Last year around 5000 far
mers in this county participa-
ted in the program and will
receive AAA payments estima-
ted to run as high as $50, 200.
MIR. Rich said there are
around 700 farmers who have
not signed applications for
1889 payments and urged them
TO come to the office at once
and do this so that they can
get their checks.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
Methodist Men
To Serve Dinner

The usual order will be re-
versed at a Valentine dinner to
be held in the recreation roo IS,
in the basement of the West JEFF
ferson Methodist church, We'd
nesday night, Feb. A.
At this time the men will do
the cooking and the serving and
the women will do the paying.
Rev. Hoyt Wood, who is in
charge of the event, states that
there is much culinary art among
the men and promises a good
supper will be prepared with
Dean Mcmillan and James Hens
ley as chief cooks.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
1910 Tobacco AllOtments
Mailed To Ashe Farmers
County's Allotment This Year
Is 400 Acres, Not Includ-
ing New Growers.

Ashe county's hurley tobacco
allotment for 1910 is 1902 acres,
decrease of "a little less than 10
percent from the 510-acre allot-
ment of last year.
-Gwyn Price yesterday ex-
planned that the reason this coun-
tvs allotment was not cut as
much as 10 percent, which is the
average reduction for the entire
hurley belt, is because the regu-
lations provide that growers who
have allotments of one-half of an
acre and less, are not subject to
cut, and that in Ashe num-
Der of farmers do not have over
one-half acre allotments.
During the past week or more
the county committee has been
busy working out individual
farm allotments. Notices of the
1910 allotments were mailed this
week to all old growers in the
county and allotments for new
growers will be sent out as soon
as their applications are approved
in Raleigh, Mr.. Price said. There
are approximately 1900 farmers
in the county who have old allot-
ments and these range from one
tenth of an acre to three and six
tenths acres. The average is not
much over a half acre, it is sta
ted.
This year growers can sell all
of the tobacco they can raise on
their allotment acreage without
being penalized. There is no
poundage quotas. Penalties, how
ever, will be envoked on all to-
bacco sold over the allotted acre
age amount.
The hurley referendum was
passed by a large majority last
fall. One of its main purposes is
to hold down production and
thereby keep prices up.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
Disastrous Fire In Sparta
Causes Over $4,000 Loss
Allegheny Motor Co. and Bap-
fist Church Destroyed. No
Plans Announced.

SPARTA, Feb. 6.-This week
Sparta is beginning to recover
from the shock of another disas-
trous fire which occurred last
Thursday night, destroying three
business establishments and the
Beptist church.
The loss was estimated at more
than 100000, and only about q
third of that amount was covered
by insurance.
The fire originated in the base
ment of the Allegheny Motor
Company, The blaze was small al
the time of its discovery, but be-
fore help could reach the scene
the flames had spread beyond
control and soon destroyed tbs
motor company building in which
were also located the Greenland
cafe end a pool room, both opera
ted by Hoke Mcmillan, and the
fine Baptist church building.
Fire trucks and crews from In
dependence and Galax helped to
prevent the fire from spreading
to Smithey's store and the resi-
dence of Mrs. Eta Reeves.
Duke Bledsoe, owner of the Al
leghany Motor Company, esti-
mated his damages at $4,000, and
the church value was placed at
$4,000. It is stated that Mr.. Bled-
soc had a total of around $4,000
insurance on the Ford place and
there YVES $4,000 on the church.
Mr.. Bledsoe states that he has
not made any definite plans to
rebuild and members of the Bap-
fist church are still undecided as
to their plans.
The fire recalled to memory
the catastrophe of seven years
ago when the business section,
Gov. Doughton's office and the
courthouse went up in smoke.
After that fire new and better
buildings were soon erected and
the experience caused some agi-
tation for water system that
had almost been completed and
ready for use when the fire broke
out last Thursday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08

for the new building. B. D. Barr
is now preparing the plans and
hopes to- have them ready for
consideration by February 20. A
WPA application will be made.
Jefferson holds the distinction
of having the only active PIT. A.
in Ashe county and it is needless
to say that patrons and teachers
alike are very proud of the fact.
It is felt that nothing can go
so far toward the success of the
school as the |wholehearted CO.
operation of patrons and teach
ers.
The, next meeting will be held
on March 4th at the home of Bry-
an Oliver. Mr.. Coward is presi-
dent of the association.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
MRS. CAMPBELL TO
BE BURIED FRIDAY

Funeral service will be held
Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at
the West Jefferson Baptist
church for Mrs. Mary Ellen
Campbell, well known West JEFF
ferson woman who died Wednes-
day night following a stroke of
paralysis. Revs. w. T. Whiting
ton and r. H. Stone will conduct
the service. Burial will follow in
the Jefferson cemetery.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
PNEUMONIA CLAIMED4
MICHAEL INFANT, WE'D.

George Earl Michael, infant son
of Mrs. Maggie T. and John Mi
chael, of Trade, Tennessee, died
at the home of his parents Wed
nesday morning following pneu-
monia.
Services will be held at the
home this morning, and burial
will follow in the Switzerland
cemetery. Rev. Roy Jones will be
in charge of the service.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
CAR DAMAGED IN WRECK
ON MONDAY MORNING

o. D. Freeman, of Jefferson,
member of the staff of the City
Barber Shop here, damaged his
Plymouth car on Monday, when
coming to work, but escaped in
jury to himself.
His car skidded due to the
sickness of the highway, and
caused him to loose control of
it,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
AsHR COUNTY,

= the air-conditioned section of
North Carolina whose altitude
ranges from 5000 to $500 feet.
above sea level twenty-five miles
OF the PARKWAY run through
the county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-08
BELRvR-m-OR-Nor

The Skyland Post is the only
paper in North Carolina having
an audited circulation Of over
three times the total population
of the town in which it is pub
lished.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
'k'CANN, MURPHY
 BATTLE TONIGHT
 IN 4. B. SMOKER
Bofh Men Are Reported in Good C0ndition-Good
 Supporting Card

Tonight will be the big night for two young Alaska fighters when Billy McCann and Eddie Murphy climb through the ropes at the A. B. Rink to settle once and for all which man is the better Reports state that both men are in the pink of physi- cal condition.
 Slugger Weaver has the following officials for the smoker: Judges. E. c. Adams and Jack Wilson; Time keeper, Al Rhodes, and preliminary referee, Sammy Nelson. Feferee for the main event is not announced
 With such fine supporting card as has been arranged for tonight's battle, fireworks aplenty will be featured.
 McCann will have his champion ship belt on the block tonight. which should add much interest. After to- nights fight, McCann will fight again in Sitka. November 20, next Wednesday, going against Cal" McGraw, and his title will also be on the block that night too.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
FIRST SKI CLUB MEETING MEETS
 WITH SUCCESS

First Juneau Ski Club meeting of the season was held last night at the Juneau Grade School Auditorium with Myron Christy, presiding.
 Committee oh m n were an- nounced and include: Outdoor Com mittee, Ralph Moreau; Membership, Curtis Shattuck: Entertainment, Virginia Eveland and Orrin Kimball (co-chairmen); Publications, Jesta Zimmerman; Photography, Elmer Benedict; Ski Tow, Bill Hixson; Publicity, Sybil Godfrey.
 Dean Williams read resolution during the meeting, which was drawn up by friends of the late Walter Scott, IT, popular club mem Der and enthusiastic skier, appro- priating a cup to be given each year to the expert or novice for out standing sportsmanship.
 Plans were also announced in re- gard to the annual New Years Eve dinner-dance, which will again be held in the Gold Room of the Bar
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
MRS, JOHNSON AND
 FAMILY MOVE AWAY

Mrs. Lorraine Johnson, who fol many years was Secretary to the late Charles w. Hawkesworth, left Juneau with her daughter Lorraine and son Don last night on the North Star.
 Mrs. Johnson, who has been in poor health, will spend several weeks with relatives near Tacoma before accepting transfer to some Indian agency in the States. Office of Indian Affairs officials here to- day expressed regret at losing Mrs Johnson's services and included a wish for her happiness in her new post.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
EDUCATION PROGRAM

The many sided activities connect ed with the Douglas school cur riculum were evidenced by the schools program given yesterday afternoon in observance of National Education Week, Education for na- tional defense was the theme of the program rendered. Superintendent -ool pointed out that totalitarian methods of instruction cannot be used Especially well received was the play given by the second and third grades in which the highlight was a mock conference between the United States, Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini.