davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1940-02-11

drip. She even
gets down in the
sink to catch 1t.
Princess is a
beautiful black
and white kitty
with a little pink
nose and big,
green and black
eyes. When you
pet her, she stiff
fens up and
sometimes tries
to make you pet
her more by
pu S h ng her
head a G a / n S t
Evening star., 1940-02-11

ASAAAyc AL AAAo
basement print
shop personal
izing" Christ
mas cards. In
all Dick printed
names on over
200 packages of
cards at from
81 to $40 each.
However, this
Is only one
phase Of an in
teresting a n d
profitable busi-
ness that earned
a profit Of $500
Lost vaar nirk
Evening star., 1940-02-11

your eyes. Try,
Winifred - see?
See how hard it
is?F Never mind, ,
you are going to
sleep, and you
mustn't think of
anything b u t
how comfortable
you are"
Thus spok e
Prof. Howard
Higgins, d e a n
Of psychology at
Emerson Col
lege, Boston, to
Winifred Ror.
Evening star., 1940-02-11

flew down to eat the food. More
and more birds came. There were
five blackbirds, six sparrows, four
chickadees, a bluejoy and cardinal
They were so hungry they ate 1t
quickly.
Then they all flew away except
the cardinal. He sat on the fence
post and sang a song that sounded
like Pretty girl, Pretty girl" That
was his way of saying Thank you. y
Evening star., 1940-02-11

bitter tragedy.
Although it has
been Sc v er q !
years since I
visited this spot,
it will remain al
W avs in m y
memory as one
of the loveliest
places I h a v e
ever seen.
This church,
distinguished be-
c a u S e it was
there that Evan
geline, heroine of
L on 6 f e ii w's
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Junior High
|BrOadcasts

Editors Note-The tolIo1Oing
article is one of a series on sub
jects dramatised by the Cross
roads Theater Players in pro-
grams arranged by The Star and
broadcast ouer Station WMAL In
cooperation ,oith the National
Broddcasting Co. and the Dis
trict junior high schools. Watch
The Star for exact times OF these
broddcdSts.
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Students Farewell
To Parker.Gray
Prise Contribution r

T04e I0ekftOeNOo
BY URQUHART DIXON, II,
Parker Gray High School. Alexandria, Va.
Here goes the Class Of 40,
We're sorry we're on our way,
But we must leave the dear old place
So farewell to Parker-Gray.
For II years we've trod
The road, both dull and gay.
We've had a fine and hilarious time,
So farewell to Parker Gray.
When we have left this edifice,
Our memories with us stay
OF those grand and happy years
We spent in Parker Gray.
I hope that these will give us couarge
As we 60 from day to day,
To face the obstacles Of the future
Which began at Parker Gray.
Goodbye, We are departing now,
And on the heights away,
Saying to you all,
Farewell to Parker Gray.
Evening star., 1940-02-11

relatives. My two sisters help with
the "Homemaker and Fashion Col
umn," while I do the editorial and
feature stories. A friend prepares
quizzes and writes sports stories.
All of us have enjoyed fixing the
paper, which also contains news of
current events in the neighborhood
and some jokes with each issue.
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Central Student Is
Coin lobbyist
BY CHARLES STEBBINS, 16,
Central High School.

Central High School.
France, Germany. Great Britain,
Denmark and the United States are
among the nations represented in
my coin collection. have n coins
from different countries, but most
of them are from the United States,
and the oldest Is an American
penny dated 1903. It is about the
size of the present-day quarter.
The newest coin I have is dated
1929. 1t Is Danish piece Of 70 ore"
value, with . small hole of less than
a quarter-inch diameter in the
middle.
first started collecting coins
when grandmother gave me q few.
1t is an interesting hobby, and I
hope some day to have big col
lection.
Evening star., 1940-02-11

We have little puppy, too, and
my sister, Barbara Ann. 7, claims
him as her pet. We call him j. D.
that stands for John Doe-because
we haven't thought of a real name
for him yet. He is half scottie and
half fox terrier, Is quite smart and
is 4 months old. He has learned
to beg but still can't sit up.
J.D. likes to chase Princess Tabby,
but she gets back at him by boxing
with him.
Evening star., 1940-02-11

engraved WOIQS
that are about
as puzzling as
Chinese.
A relative
who travels ex-
tensively often
gives me coins
for my collec-
ton which also
includes ON e
Japanese paper
money.
At present my
coins include Al
from China and
Japan. 8 from
nalacfina 4 aach
Evening star., 1940-02-11

also prints letterheads. circulars,
advertisements and dance tickets.
A Roosevelt High School senior,
he started printing as hobby about
five years ago. Led on by an older
brothers interest, he took up print
Evening star., 1940-02-11

thou S a n dS OF
varie t i S, and
many of them
are very beauti-
full when they
are exam ! n e d
closely.
The best place
to start a rock
collection is near
home. After you
have Sc cur e d
specimens from
your own neigh
borhood, tn e n
try other places.
Bare, open spots
are the hest. In
Evening star., 1940-02-11

cold, we sit around them and get
warm.
In the evening we go into the
cottage and light fire in the fire.
place. Then we roast marshmallows
and pop popcorn. We have loads
of fun down there.
Evening star., 1940-02-11

buried, is somewhat secluded from
the rest of the State. No stream
lined highways run to its door. and
the winding streams that surround
it are navigable only to the frailest
of vessels. ..
To reach it, one must travel along
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Student Recalls Nothing
OF Hypnotic Trance
Sleeps, Laughs and
Cries Under Spell
OF Professor
Prize Contribution.

Prize Contribution.
BY CAROL HOLLINGSWORTH, II,
Woodrow Wilson High School.
"You are tired, Winifred. very
tired. You are so comfortable, and
the sun feels so warm. And you are
sleepy-sleepy, and you can't open
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Newspaper Work
Is Pupils Hobby
BY SHIRLEY TURNER, II,
Powell Junior High School.

Ever since I entered junior high
school, I have been interested In
journalism. I have worked on our
school paper for the past two years,
Evening star., 1940-02-11
My King

BY BEVERLY SADTLER, IL,

ny 0L NnA1 SND Il LIN, II,
Glen Echo tMd) School.
I love the bluebirds and the spring.
time,
When the grass begins to green,
I love the showers in summertime
And flowers with perfume serene.
I love the leaves of solemn falltime
When Jack Frost begins to sting,
But give me the snow of wintertime.
All, winter, thou art my king.
Evening star., 1940-02-11
lust Between Ourselves
BY PHILIP H. LOVE,
Junior star Editor.

Johnny-thats him any H. His father died
when he his mother shortly thereafter He lives with his sister
who a. and small children shabby furnished nat
wish that girl reads this column could meet
Johnny. Why? Well let tell about him
the Star ONCE other looking
Evening star., 1940-02-11

from Italy and India, 4 from Eng
land, & from Australia, each from
France, Denmark and the Philip
pines, l from Panama and l from
Portugal.
Evening star., 1940-02-11
BY MILDRED EDLER, Is,
Anacostia High School.

Hidden beneath a maze Of endless
swamps and bayous in Louisiana
stands a little French church that is
STEPPED in breathless romance and
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Family Uses Beach
Cottage for Winter
Recreation #o9.
BY BETTY MCMAHON, 13,
Ian01Av Ytfpiny H1ioh arhoo1

We have cottage at the beach.
In the summertime. 1t is nice and
cool there, and I have lots of fun
swimming and enjoying other sum-
Evening star., 1940-02-11
BY MARY WEBSTER, 16,
Roosevelt High School.

Imagine earning $50. and having
fun doing It! Such was the expert
ence OF Richard Price, II, who spent
a great deal Of his time before the
Evening star., 1940-02-11

mer Sports. we
use the cottage
about as much
in the winter as
In the summer.
Sleigh riding
and ice-skating
are our winter
sports. There
are many steep
hills owe r e d
with snow, and
West River is
frozen over with
smooth, solid ice.
We build fires
on the ice, and
vr,I.4~ -~ ~
Evening star., 1940-02-11

Rain
BY FAYE SMITH, le,
Mckinley Hisa school.
Sweeping clouds Of raindrops
Quenchtng thirsty soil;
Objective Of . farmers prayer,
Gods amounting oil.
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Relative Helps Girl
With Collection
BY LUCILLE BURGESS, IL,
Taft Junior High School.

Ny family and I find it quite
interesting to look over my collec-
ton Of coins. One of the most
unusual is from Palestine, bearing
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Bird Sings a Thank
You for Food Put
Out During Snow
Prize Contribution.
BY ALICE HARPER, !.
TrnArv Cnha1I

have been feeding the birds
around my house recently because
there has been so much snow on
the ground that they cannot find
Evening star., 1940-02-11
The
.MAILBOX
Muddy Water.


Dear Editor: AS mother, daddy,
my sister and were returning from
a voyage to Trinidad Island, our
boat stopped at little port In Vene-
zuela. We decided 1t would be nice
to take walk. The captain met us
as We were going down the gang
plank and warned us that it was not
q very clean place, but we did not
worry. We had on very light clothes.
1t had been raining, and the dirt
roads were muddy.
We were having nice time until
car came along. We moved to the
very edge Of the road, but the car
went right through and splashed us
from head to foot with mud. When
we reached the boat, the captain
had good laugh.
RUTH HOWARD, II.
Newcomer.
Dear Editor: I lived In Holyoke,
Mass, until my father got a Govern.
ment Job and we came here. It is
much colder there. I stayed with
my aunt for week before we moved
to Washington. She lives on farm,
and I watched my uncle milk the
cows. We came here on q train,
changing at Springfield. Mass. for
New York and at New York for
Washington. We came to a river
and I was scared on the bridge, be-
cause thought we were going to
fall In. find Washington q warm
city. The schools are better, too.
AUDREY CATHRO, 9.
Thanks.
Dear Editor: The students Of
Montgomery Hills Junior High ap.
preciated your coming out and
giving us talk about The Evening
Star. Many Of the students are
interested In the Junior page and
are becoming junior reporters.
We appreciate the invitation down
to The Star Building and are going
to send group Of students.
JANET 6HUNAKER.
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Kittens Pastime Is
Playing in Water
In Kitchen Sink
BY ROSE MARIE LESHER, Is.
st. Charles School. Arlington, Va.

My kittys name is Princess Tabby
She is about year old, and one
thing she likes to do is to climb up
on the sink and watch the water
Evening star., 1940-02-11
How tOStart
Collecting
Rocks
Girl Gives List of
Tools Needed for
This Hobby
Prize Contribution
BY BARBARA LEWIS, IL,
Sacred Heart School.

Rock collecting has been my hob
by for several years, and I find it
very interesting. Rocks are the
foundation of our earth. There are
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Cuddles and Tuckie
Trade Marx Reg o q Pat on
BY FRANCES ROYsTER WILLIAMS.

In peace or war these birds will take
A message through the air,
And fly through storm or shot and
shell
Until they get 1t there.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-20
ONLY TWO MORE MEETINGS
FOR MIDWIVES SCHEDULED

Only two more midwife meet
ings are scheduled, DR.. Robert
King announced yesterday, and
all midwives who have not at
tended one of the previous meet
ings must attend one of the two
given on Friday and Tuesday.
The first will be on Friday
morning, June ri, at 10 o'clock
in Jefferson at the county health
department office, and the last
meeting will be held at Todd in
the high school Tuesday, June
Is, also at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing.
DR.. King stated that all equip
ment must be brought to the
meetings for inspection, that all
new midwives must attend for
registration, and that 1910 prac-
tice papers may be secured at
either the jefferson or the Todd
meeting.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-20

AS pointed out by Lyle Hull this week,
ut is the duty and should be the wish, of
every American citizen to stand solidly be-
hind the President up to the day when the
nation goes to the polls to elect its Presi-
dent. Upon that day we can cast our allie
glance to the party which we wish to have
in power; but in the meantime our duty is
clear. If we continue the present political
discord over what the Administration has
and has not accomplished, we will remain
in the identical condition of unprepared-
ness that is supposed to exist today"
This is no time to "play politics.. This
country, like most others, has numerous
enemies both within and without it's bor-
ders We cannot afford to let politics and
fifth column propaganda" delay our pro-
gram of national defense.
With the French navy and all of Frances
resources, Germany and Italy might be
sending troops to this country within the
next few months time. Great armies can
be sent by airplanes from Greenland and
Iceland which are now probably under
German control.
The situation even here at home is cri-
teal and our cheapest insurance today is
PREPAREDNESS. We are not in a posi-
ton to ''stop Hitler" now. We've got to
have airplanes, ships, tanks, guns, ammu-
milton, training pilots and armies.
We sympathize with the Allies, but we
can't help them much now. We've got to
get ready to help ourselves and in that
way help them. We have got to declare
war on Communists and Nazists in this
country who would seek to overthrow U.s.
1t is fine thing for each community and
count to start making plans for local pre-
paredness. We are the wealthiest nation
in the world and it is only natural that any
dictator, including the governments of ia
pan and Russia, as we'll as Germany and
Italy, would like to possess America.
Let's get ready to defend and in the
meantime, let's hope that Russia can be
persuaded to attack Hitler and in so doing
destroy both Communism and Nazism.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-20
Swanee River To
Be Shown Here
Story of American Composer,
Stephen Foster, To Be
Presented Next Wk.

Next Wed. and Thurs. the
Parkway theatre presents "Swa-
nee River" Goth Century-Fox's
story of Stephen c. Foster, the
great American troubadour,
filmed in technicolor.
What Robert Burns was to
Scotland and Thomas Moore to
Ireland, Stephen Foster is to
America. His songs embody the
very soul of his country and
spring inspirationally from its
rich earth. What American is
there who at some time has not
hummed, sung or whistled "The
Old Folks at Home" (Swanee
River), 'Old Black Joe," my Old
Kentucky Home" ''De Campton
Races" "Jeanie With the Light
Brown HAIR" ooh! Susanna!"
Beautiful Dreamer" or Ring,
Ring de Banjo"
"Swanee River" is said to be
a magnificent picture because it
combines the immortal melodies
of Foster with the romantic dra-
ma of his life, so that it is more
than a glorious cavalcade of one
of the most romantic periods in
American history.
Daryl F. Zanuck, in charge of
production for Goth Century-Fox,
selected Don Ameche to portray
the great American troubador,
with Andrea Leeds as his sweet
heart and wife, and Al Jolson as
E. P. Christy, the minstrel king
of that colorful day.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-20
Speaking OF Shoes

From this range it looks as if Judge J.
Will Pless, who last week sentenced a cou-
pie of youthfuls Rockingham county defen-
dants to from three to five years each for
breaking and entering shoe repair shop
and to from eight to ten years, suspended,
for stealing a pair of shoes they found
therein, we're of a mind to leave no stone
unturned in his efforts to protect proper
ty rights.
We do not recall any banker or default
ing public official of recent years who was
handed such package for an inside job;
SO it may be that Judge Pless is particular
ly concerned with the gravity of the crime
of breaking and entering. But in any event
we do not wish to amend his sentence or
give notice of an appeal. His three to five
years gives lot of leeway to those who
are charged with enforcing the sentence of
the court and the suspension of the eight
to 10 years displays a willingness to leave
something to other judges and juries.
But II to Is years would be consider
able spell of time to do for one pair of
shoes split between two persons.
We are not kicking, understand; but we
shall file this sentence away in our remem-
brance for purpose of comparing it with
that given the official of an eastern coun-
ty who has just admitted shortage in
his public funds large enough to stock
complete shoe store. - The Greensboro
Daily News.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-20
Great Religious Movement

One of the great religious movements of
modern times is the Federated Council of
Churches of Christ in America. In it are
associated all of the Protestant denomina-
tons It's purpose is to bring about closer
accord between the various sects, who are
all working toward the same end. It has
been remarkably successful in ironing out
prejudges between de nominations.
A few years ago some Of the leaders IN
the Council became concerned over the
growing prejudice among Protestants
against Catholics, and of Christians in gen.
eral against Jews. They foresaw condi-
ton developing which might lead to SER
ious consequences if it were not checked.
But the Council, as distinctly Protestant
body could not do anything about it alone.
So some eminent Catholics and equally
eminent Jews were invited to a conference,
out of which grew what is perhaps the
most active, as it certainly is the most COM
pletely undenominational, religious move
ment of the present day. It is called the
National Conference of Christians and
Jews. It is headed by committee consist
ing of Protestant minister, Catholic
priest and Jewish rabbi. It's active direc-
tor is Presbyterian minister.
The Conference works in literally thous-
ands of communities, through volunteer
workers of all of the sects concerned. It's
purpose is to bring members and clergy OF
all religions together under conditions
which will help bring all to realize that
they are the children of the same God
There are about IS million Americans
who are members of Protestant churches
or of Protestant families. There are about
40 million American Catholics, by the same
manner of counting. There are about mil
lion Jews All have an equal right to try to
convert the others to their particular
creeds but that is no part of the work of
the Conference of Christians and Jews. 1t
is striving to bring them all together as
Americans, first of ALL to submerge their
religious differences in the common faith
in the destiny of America and the demo-
cratic ideals of our nation.
That seems, in these troublesome times
to be something which needs to be done.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-20
JULY 9TH WILL BE
ASHE HOSPITAL DAY
CONTINUED from Page One)

Continued from Page One)
Pastors, superintendent and
teachers in the Sunday schools
are also asked to contact various
persons in their communities who
might be interested in giving, but
who might not be at church on
the Sunday of July Z.
All reports are to be sent to
Roy Badger, West jefferson,
treasurer of the Association and
the deadline for submitting these
reports will be Saturday, July 20.
Construction of the hospital
building is practically completed,
but around $4,000 more are
needed to purchase plumbing,
lighting and heating fixtures. The
program of equipping will come
later.
The SUNDAY School and
aCChurch Hospital Day. plan was
Presented to the trustees of the
Association at a recent meeting
and received their enthusiastic
approval. A number of local pas
tors were then contacted and
they endorsed the program and
pledged their cooperation, Mr..
Eller said.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-20
Laurel Sp'gs News

Mrs. Mabel Billings Combs and
son, Jay, of Galax, are spending
the summer with Mrs. Combs
mother, Mrs. Lena T. Billings.
Mrs. Guy Taylor and Miss Bid
die Miller were guests of rela-
tives and friends in Kannapolis
last Thursday. They were accom-
panied home by Wayne Hoppers
Petrea, a nephew of Mrs. Taylor,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Warden left
Thursday for Chapel Hill where
they will attend summer school.
Sam Miller is attending sum-
mer school at State College.
Mrs. Guy F. Taylor and Guy
Frank, Jr. were guest of Miss
Virginia recently at Newton.
Mrs. Annie Finley Winkler and
children are spending the sum-
mer with their grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Miller.
Mrs. Mary H. Hall, of North
Wilkesboro, spent Sunday with
her son, G. w. Hoppers.
w. Bryan Taylor, of Mocks-
vile, spent. the weekend with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. r. C.
Taylor.
Miss Iva Grace Doughton, who
is attending summer school at
Boone, spent the weekend here.
Mesdames F. Miller, w. R. Mil
Ter, w. Shepherd, F. S. Mickey,
T. c. Osborne, Vann Miller and
Guy Taylor went to Sparta Fri
day night to take an examination
on w. M. U. study course taught
by Miss Francis K. Turner.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-20
Young Girl Is
Brought To Court

Faye Eldreth, young Watauga
county girl made another appear
ance before Mayor H. G. Tucker
in the city court here on Monday.
Charged with nuisance and pub
lie drunkenness she was conv1c-
ted and sentenced to IL months
in a penal institution for immoral
women.
Judge Tucker had ordered her
to leave the county the other
times she had been brought be-
fore him on similar charges, but
she had failed to stay away and
the charges brought against her
on Monday were the result of
her arrest by Patrolman Thomas,
on Saturday night.
A number of local citizens had
complained about her behavior
here recently.
After checking up on the mat
ter the officers found that it
would be difficult to have her
committed to the institution to
which she was sentenced, from
Ashe, since she is from Watauga.
She was returned there to her IA
Their, as she is still a minor, by
officer who conferred with Judge
Tucker, in the matter.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-20
WADE BLACKBURN
ESCAPES PRISON

Continued from Page One)
der a Is to 80 year sentence for
the kidnapping and robbery with
firearms of a taxi driver, in Ca
tawba county.
According to prison camp re-
cords, Blackburn, who is II years
old, has sandy hair and now
weighs 100.
Cobb who was recaptured in
Halifax county, Friday, refused
to tell officers how the hack-saw
was obtained, with which a hole
was cut through the top of the
truck. Cobb, serving 80 to 40
years for burglary with explo-
sives and possession of burglary
tools, is being held at Central
prison.
Three packs of bloodhounds
and 100 men searched in vain
over the week end for Black
burn, throughout Halifax coun-
ty. It is believed that he has
made his escape to more distant
point and local officers are on the
lookout in the event he should
show up in this section again.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-20
Time To Prepare!

Both major political parties in this coun-
try are now making plans for their con-
ventions at which time party nominees
will be chosen and platforms adopted. The
Republicans meet in Philadelphia next
week and the Democrats are to assemble
in Chicago in July.
With Frances surrender and the def
mite belief that Germany and Italy can
lick the British Isles in a comparatively
short time, making it necessary that Eng
land move the seat of their government to
either Canada or to Australia, and most
likely Canada will be selected, the war will
be brought to the western hemisphere,
next door to the United States
Therefore, now is the time for this coun-
try TO PREPARE and to get ready quick
ly to defend our own soil. Throughout the
nation, our people are demanding of it's
leaders PREPAREDNESS. They demand
preparedness not only from President
Roosevelt and his Administration, but also
from the Republican party and it's lead
ers They demand preparedness from In
dustry, from Labor, from Finance, from
Agriculture.