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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
Booklets Given
To County And
Town Officials

County and town officials in
Ashe county have just received
several guidebooks and brochures
from the Institute of Government
at Chapel Hill.
These books contain articles
dealing with budget-making, tax
alton, listing and assessing of pro-
perty, valuation and so on.
Any public official who did not
receive copies of the booklets
may get them by writing the In
stitute of Government at Chapel
Hill.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
Real Estate Too High

DELAY in the selection of a site for the
cold storage plant is another proof OF the
fact that high prices on real estate here
have retarded progress
According to REA officials who were IN
town Monday, prices on real estate IN and
around the Jeffersons are higher than those
in comparatively large cities in the United
States.
That is almost unbelievable and yet
they backed up their statements with an
explanation of amounts paid for cold stor-
age locations in eight different places, one
of which was inside of the corporate limits
of a city of over half Of million people,
In time our cold storage plant will mean
a great deal to Ashe county and particular
" to the merchants of West Jefferson. We
urge that they cooperate with the new Co.
operatives directors in securing suitable
location at a reasonable price. The local
board of aldermen and county commission
ers should also be keenly interested IN this
project
There must not be too much delay in
getting construction started on the plant
because it should be ready for usage this
winter.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
Old Building Is
\ Torn Down Here

The small frame building loca-
ted here across the street from
the Parkway Chevrolet Company
and belonging to DR.. w. ]. Ro-
binson, of Creston, was torn down
this week and tentative plans
are being made to construct a
new business establishment.
Between this lot and the Rich
ardson 5 and 10c store. w. G. and
L. S. Vannoy are going to. erect
a large brick building for their
furniture and produce business.
Grading work is nearly COM
pleted and construction is expec-
ted to start any day.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
COldirOn Rites
HeldOn Monday

Funeral service for Clifford
'Coldiron, of Wagner, who died
Saturday, in Morganton, was held
on Monday, at Roans Creek
church and burial followed in the
church cemetery. Rev. John w.
Luke was in charge of the SER
vice.
The deceased who was engaged
in farming for many years was
a native of this county. He is sur
vived by his mother, two broth
ers, Grover and Page Coldiron;
four sisters also survive, Mrs.
Bruce Bare, Roanoke, Va; jose
phine Coldiron, Mrs. Ford Shu-
mate, Mrs. Nellie Bledsoe.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
Bldg. and Loans
Show Increase
Big Increase In Loans Made
for First Six Months

A two million dollar increase
in home loans the first six months
OF 1910 over a similar period in
1889 was reported by R. H. Gre
CORY, Jr., of Rocky Mount, Presi-
dent of the North Carolina Build
ing and Loan League.
The past four months have been
the best loan months, ending in
June, in the history of the build
.ing~and loan and, Federal savings
and loan associations it was de-
clared by Gregory, who said that
each of these months exceeded
June of 1889 which up to that
time had been considered the
best month in the history of the
associations. Reports from the as
sociations indicate that during the
first six months of this year more
than $500 home loans were made,
totalling $14,319,0OO. A greater
percentage than ever before of
the funds advanced went into the
construction of new homes which
amounted to approximately S.
100000, for the construction of g.
$50 homes.
A total of 1743 homes were also
purchased through loans of ST.
$4,000 made by these home fl
nancing institutions. The balance
of the amount loaned was for re-
pairs, reconditioning, refinancing
through the building and loan,
and other miscellaneous purposes.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
MRS. DIGGS OPENS
A TEA ROOM HERE

Mrs. Sam Diggs, we'll known
West Jefferson lady, has just
opened a Tea Room here in. the
building formerly occupied by
the Shell Cafe, across from the
Duncan Motor Company.
eve are going to specialize in
plate lunches, western steaks,
short orders and sandwiches"
Mrs. Digs stated.
The place has recently been re-
modelled.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
WELFARE DEPARTMENT
OFFICES MODERNIZED

"Going modern" is the theme OF
the remodelling and repainting OF
the county Welfare department
office, Miss Ruth Tugman said
yesterday. New furniture has al
so been moved in, making the de-
partment as up-to-date as any in
the state. An invitation is ex-
tended to everyone to visit the
office on Mondays, Tuesdays or
Wednesdays.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
OF
Cafes Is Made

Sanitarian Webster, of the
health department, this week
made his regular inspection of
cafes and eating places here.
- One or two of the places, it was
reported, were below standard
average and had to meet require
ments Immediately in order to
continue operation.
Mr.. Webster states that a list
of ratings will be published in
the near future.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends and neighbors, both white
and colored, for the kindness and
sympathy shown during the sick
ness and death of our beloved
husband and father, John Ander-
son.
MRS. JOHN ANDERSON
AND FAMILY
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
aga ASHE PEOPLE
REGISTERED WITH
EMPLOYMENT UNIT

A total of 464 persons in Ashe
county registered with the State
Employment Service during the
first six months of this year, a
report just released reveals.
Placements on private jobs
during that time totalled %. WPA
placements, of course, were also
made.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
ENROLL IN CCC CAMP

Due to another county failing
to take advantage Of it's quarter
ly allotment, Ashe was given the
privilege of sending seven extra
boys to the CCC camp at Elkin
last week, Miss Ruth Tugman,
head of the county welfare de-
partment announced yesterday.
She is being assisted in parole
work this week by Frank. Watson,
who is the state parole supervisor
for this district.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
Nuts
AND

By
TROY /.
JONES

People think because Germany
has demanded the partition of
Rumania that this means some
thing. Huh, that is sorter like
Ashe county partitioning Harr11-
gan Township. That is easy for I
split the township wide open one
night.
A gossiper is person who sees
another person in a position to
do what he would were he so sit
uated and tell it on the other per-
son.
Do you remember the good old
days when railroad ticket agent
cussed you for not knowing
where you wanted a ticket to?
II started to tell a fellow the
other day where to get off, but
I found out that he was already
'off''.
Your Uncle Samuel is fixing
up some rifles to lean on instead
of shovel handles.
y
The economic world is now
measuring values and power of
countries in terms of explosive
power.
The government is now offer
ing a reward for the invention of
a new type rifle for ex-WPA
Workers-one with an extension
stock for the command "At ease,
and one that will accidentally 60
off.
There has been so much talk
about this war that it goes in at
one ear and stops in the other.
The government indicted ii op-
teal companies for Fleeing the
public in matters of eye glasses.
In other matters of fraud, we call
it pulling the wool over peoples
eyes. What strange 'pair-o-docks''
there is in this world anyhow.
Negro heaven, "A pair-o-dice"
+
Wall Street journal says that
cheese took a jump. Perhaps the
limberger variety had something
to do with it. In the matter of
butter there will be no surprise
at its taking a jump for some of
it has strength to compete with
dentists.
The weather has been hot and is
getting a little hotter.
But it can't compete with the po-
litical Tommy rotter.
=
Now that they have learned to
make women's socks out of coal
and mems clothes out of wood,
the politicians need not fear for
the shortage of wool to pull over
the public's eyes.
"Weather strip" is going to be
popular name for children now
that some of them are going to
keep their papas out of the draft.
I have seen flags at half mast"
when somebody was dead. saw
jury list with four masts. Two
more would have been half mast.
Railroad accident: Yesterdays
train arrived on time today!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01

Huffman and children, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fay Carson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Reed spent Sunday
afternoon at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A. Carson.
Fred Phipps, who has been con-
fined to his room since May, with
a broken leg, is able to walk
again.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE
NORTH CAROLINA
AcHE COUNTY

Having qualified as Admins
tratrix of A. V. Buttery, deceased,
late of Ashe County, North Caro-
lima, this is to notify all persons
having claims against said es-
tate to present them to the under
signed for payment on or before
Aug. /, 1941, or this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recov-
cry. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make imme-
date payment to the undersigned.
This July 81, 1910.
BLAND WOOD,
Administrative of A. v. Buttery,
Slot Deceased.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
MRS. HURLEY STILL ACTIVE

At the age of IS, Mrs. Ester
Hurley, of Silas Creek, is still
quite active and goes around
without the aid of a cane. She
reads a great deal and as yet
does not have to wear glasses.
Another remarkable feature is
that she is keen1y interested in
all current event topics.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-08-01
TWO SIDES
To Every Question
WAR OF NATIONS NOT OF IDEAS

Many Of those who sincerely believe that
we would do better to risk everything and
send our ships and men into battle on for
eign shores, are convinced that unless we
do so Democracy will perish forever from
the face of the earth They base this as
Evening star., 1940-03-03
Annetta Matthew
-HOnOred at Party

Miss Annetta Matthew was the
guest of honor at a miscellaneous
surprise shower given Monday by
Miss Mary O'Brien and Mrs. Arthur
j. Seal, in the home of the latter.
Thirty-five guests were present to
greet the future bride and many
beautiful gifts, surrounding minia-
ture bride and bridegroom, were
presented to her. Following the
opening of the gifts, buffet supper
was served. The table was attrac-
lively decorated with spring flowers,
carrying out the color scheme Of
yellow and blue.
The wedding of Miss Matthew,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Alexander Matthew of this city, and
John B. Behan, jr, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John B. Behan, ST., of Pitts
field, Mass, will take place April s,
in the Sacristy at the Shrine of the
Sacred Heart at 3 o'clock. The Rev.
John S. Spence will oficiate and
the ceremony will be followed by q
reception at the Hotel Raleigh.
Miss Eleanor Behan, sister of the
prospective bridegroom, will attend
Miss Matthews as her maid of honor
and Ralph Norton will serve as Mr..
Behan's best man.
Evening star., 1940-03-03
Golden Wedding
Is Celebrated d
In Gaithersburg

GAITHERSBURG, Md, March 2.
in celebration Of their 50th we'd
ding anniversary, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Thomas English were at
home Tuesday evening. when 8
children and 10 grandchildren were
among the guests. Mrs. English was
formerly Miss Eva jeanette Collins.
Mrs. r. N. Edwards was hostess
to members of the Missionary
Society of Washington Grove Church
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. George Darby entertained
at an evening bridge party and
50 late supper Thursday for Is guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Ward and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles p. OFT are
spending the winter in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Scotten Of
Leander, Wyo., have gone to Fort
Worth, Tex, to visit Mrs. acottep's s
sister, Mrs. John Smith, after spend
ing some time visiting relatives In
Philadelphia, and spending q part
Of the week here as guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. David Bradley.
Evening star., 1940-03-03

Mary Fenton, Mrs. Beatrice War,
Mrs. Gertrude ]. Banfield, Mrs.
Marie d. Richardson, Miss Irma
Williams, Mrs. Hazel Ellis and Miss
Kathryn Ramsey of the Children's S
Bureau; Mr.. L. L. Nettleton, Miss
Eva w. Burton, Mr.. A. M. Burgess,
Mrs. Margaret Holmes and Mrs.
Virginia A. Koiner Of the Immigra-
ton and Naturalization Bureau; Mr..
Edward ]. Cunningham and Mrs.
Josephine Lefebure Of the Concilia-
ton Service; Mr.. s. H. Dykstra, Mr..
Callan B. Duffy, Mrs. Marian
McAndrews, Mrs. Beatrice H
Thompson, Mrs. Mildred S. Corder,
Mrs. Virginia Kramer, Mr. G. L.
Gardner and Mr.. Carl w. Mingst
Evening star., 1940-03-03
Tea to Ambassador
Of Poland to Open
Art Exhibition

Nine. Kwapiszewski, wife Of the
Counselor of the Polish Embassy,
Countess Lasccka and Princess
Hohenlohe, wives of the Embassy
attaches; Nine Witold Wankowicz,
Mrs. Wallace Merriam and Mrs.
Frank H. Simonds will pour at the
tea which the Prince and Princess
Gourielli- Tchkonia will give at the
Mayflower Hotel tomorrow after
noon, from to 7 O'Clock, in honor
of the Ambassador of Poland, Count
jerry Potocki.
The tea will of1cially open the
exmontion of modern art from
the Rubinstein collection, lent by
the Prince and Princess for the
benefit of Polish relief. Patrons
of the exhibition, which will be open
to the public Tuesday and Wednes-
day, will be present at the preview.
Diplomats, high ranking Govern
ment officials and their wives, men,
bers of residential society, painters
and art lovers will be among the
guests.
Miss Marllynn hines ana group
of the seasons charming debs will
assist at the tea and give out cata-
logues of the paintings included in
the exhibition. More than 135 can
vases have been hung in the long
lower corridor of the Mayfower,
each with its identifying number.
Picasso, Juan Girls, Renoir, Raoul
Duty, Matisse, Segonzac, Roualt,
Modigliani, Degas, Derain, Dali,
Marcoussis, Utrillo, Tcheltchew and
Laurencin and other famous paint
ers are represented in the exhibition.
This afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
Windsor Booth are giving a small
tea at the Mayfower in honor OF
the Prince and. Princess Gourielli-
Tchkonia, and other parties are be-
ing planned for their entertain
ment during the week. The Princess,
known professionally as Nine.
Helena Rubinstein, will be an honor
guest at the annual dinner of the
Women's National Press Club at
the Willard Saturday evening.
Evening star., 1940-03-03

Of the Wage and Hour Division; Mr..
Henry J. Fitzgerald, Miss Marie D.
Rogers, Miss Alice v. Renk, Miss
Laura May Brown, Mr.. Walter r.
Cullen, Mr.. William Albrecht, Mrs.
Roseann Cogan, Mr.. John E. Flah-
erty, Mrs. Mildred g. Bunum, Mrs.
Juanita Ragan, Mrs. Blanche
Dorset and Mr.. A. w. Herlhy of
the Labor Statistics Bureau; Mrs.
Mary D. Pendergast and Mrs. Eliza
beth Dern Of the Women's Bureau;
Mr.. Charles D. Carlson and Miss
Della M. Laurence Of the Labor
Standards Division, and Mr.. James
M. Wood Of the Public Contracts
Division.
Evening star., 1940-03-03
Labor Department
Reception Plans
For Thursday

The Secretary Of Labor. Miss
Frances Perkins, will be among the
guests at the annual reception and
dance Of the Department Of Labor
at the Mayflower Hotel Thursday
evening. The affair will mark the
9th birthday anniversary of the
department.
Mr.. S. j. Gompers, Mr.. Robert C.
Smith and Mrs. B. E. Henderson
OF the office Of the Secretary are on
the committee in charge of the
affair, as are Mr.. Paris Keener. Miss
Evening star., 1940-03-03
Mrs. Keith
Visiting in
New Haven
Other News Notes
From WarrentOn
Neighborhood

WARRENTON, Va, March o.
Mrs. Julian Keith left Thursday for
New Haven, Conn, where she is the
guest of her brother-in-law and sis
ter, Col. and Mrs. Leonard Horner.
Mrs. Amos Payne, who has been in
Florida, has returned to Warrenton,
spending week at the Dodge Hotel,
Washington, on the way.
Mrs. John Sweeney of Detroit, is
the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Henry
Winfield Watson. Mrs. Frances
Scott Carter of Washington, who
was in Warrenton over the week
end, entertained for Mrs. Sweeney
Sunday in the home of the Misses
Hicks.
Mrs. w. B. Kimkead has returned
from a weeks visit to friends in
Staunton, Va.
Miss Elizabeth Barrett
Returns From Miami.
Miss Elizabeth Rice Barrett, who
has been with her grandmother
Mrs Spilman, at Miami for the
month of February, has returned to
Ridgelea, home of her mother, Mrs.
r. r. Barrett.
Mrs. r. Aubrey johnson enter
tanned at a bridge luncheon Mon
day at her home on Academy Hill.
Miss Agnes Lee Payne and Miss
Anne Morson Payne have returned
to their home, Mecca, after spending
three weeks at the Dodge Hotel in
Washington.
Mrs. Agnes Allen Nash and her
son, Mr.. Mallory Nash, who have
spent the winter at their country
home, Hesperides Farm, near War
renton, left yesterday for New York
and Mr.. Nash will sail March for
South America.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hibbard have
returned to Melrose Castle, their
home near Casanova, from Key West
Fla.
Miss Jane Baldwin has joined her
mother, Mrs. Clark Baldwin, at
Bellevue, after a visit to her grand
father, Mr.. Louis K. Liggett, in Bos-
ton.
Mrs. Lloyd Anderson
And Daughters Leave.
Mrs Lloyd Anderson, who recently
sold her home here, has gone with
her daughters, Misses Erva, Berenice
and Avalon Anderson, to Richmond
Va, for two months, after which
they will make their home at Vir-
ginia Beach.
Miss Mae Frances Lewis is visit
ing her brother and sister-in-law
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Lewis, in York
Pa, and later will 60 to West Vir-
ginia to be with relatives while her
parents are absent in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold E. Smith en-
tertained at dinner at the Blue Par
rot Wednesday evening.
Miss Edith Hubbell, who spent the
winter at Carter Hall, is in Washing
ton for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. j. O'Connell, Miss
Mary Olive and Miss Blanche OCon-
nell have returned from visit tc
Mr.. and Mrs. M. j. O'Connell, jr., at
Reading, Pa.
Mrs. Merrill Hubbard has returned
to Middleburg from Florida, where
she spent two months.
The Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Thomas c.
Allen have returned from Richmond
where they attended the Baptist
General Association of Virginia.
Evening star., 1940-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Gray are
making their home in Nor
tolk., Mrs. Gray, before her
marriage February ; in
Washington, 1DaS Miss Eled-
nor Margaret Bury, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Irvin F. Burr
OF this city.
Evening star., 1940-05-29

as Franklin Cashell Saturday. The
wedding took place In the First
Methodist Church in Hyattsville.
Mr.. Cashell is the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hanson q. Cashell Of Red
land, Md.
The church was beautifully deco
rated with palms, standards of
peonies and gladioluses. Candelabra
were placed throughout the church.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father, while the organ
played an accompaniment to the
solos which were sung by Mr.. David
E. Belts of Rockville. The organist
was Mrs. Arthur Blaisdell of Rock
vile. Miss Caruthers was gowned
in floor-length white marquisette
with inserts of lace. Her double
finger-tip-length veil was held In
place by a small heart-shaped
crown made of lilies of the valley
and net. The double lovers knot pin
which was worn at the collar of the
gown was . gift Of the bridegroom.
Her flowers were q shower bouquet
Of white roses and lilies Of the valley:
Evening star., 1940-05-29
Miss Asper
To Marry
DR.. Weller
Wedding to Be
Next Wednesday in
St. Alban's Church

Miss Jane Asper, daughter of Mrs
Walter Watson Cook, formerly ot
Philadelphia and Washington and
now Of Fort Worth, has selected next
Wednesday for the date of her we'd
ding to DR.. G. Louis Weller, jr., son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Weller of this city
The ceremony will be performed at
4 o'clock in the afternoon in St. Al
bans Church and will be followed
by a reception at Wardman Park
Hotel.
Miss Asper will have as her maid
of honor Miss Lillian McClenahan
and her bridesmaids will be Miss
Virginia Louisa Neeley and Miss
Mary Gleason of this city, Miss
Florence E. Clark, formerly of Dali
las and Miss Janet Ross of Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. Melville E. Klein of Baltimore
will be DR.. Weller's best man and
the ushers will include DR.. John A.
Reed, DR.. w. Warren Sager, DR.,
Garnett Ault, all Of this city and DR.
Joseph M. Blumberg of Baltimore
A number of parties have been
given for the bride-elect and sew
eral others have been planned. Fri.
day Miss Miriam johnson will en-
tertain at luncheon for her. Sat-
urday Miss Neeley, Miss Clark and
Miss Lucille Reedy gave a luncheon
at the Congressional Club for Miss
Asper and the following day Mr.. and
Mrs. Weller gave a tea for thei1
son and his f1ancee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weller had assisting
them in receiving at their party
the bride and bridegroom elect and
Mr.. and Mrs. Cook.
Among those who assisted at the
tea and coffee urns during the after
noon were Mrs. Cloyd Heck Mar
vim, Mrs. Gilbert H. Grosvenor, Mrs
Albert A. Jones, Mrs. Henry Larsen
DR.. Katherine Weller Blumberg OF
Baltimore, sister Of the bridegroom
elect, and Mrs. Adam Hamiu OF
Bryn Mawr, aunt of the prospective
bride. At the punch bowl during the
reception hours were Mrs. Edward
A. Keyes and Miss Daisy Prentice
Generally assisting were Mrs. Ed
ward A. Dyer. Mrs. Henry Albers
Mrs. Frank B. Murphy and Miss
Lillian McClenahan.
Evening star., 1940-05-29
Flyers Tell
.OfWornlen's.
Aid in Air
Press Club Hears
Ruth Nichols and
Louise Thaden

The potentialities of women flyers
In a national emergency were dis
cussed by two OF the countrys most
famous aviatrices before members of
the National Women's Press Club,
when Ruth Nichols and Louise
Thaden' shared guest honors with
Col. Ira c. Eaker, executive ofiicer
Of the Army Air Corps. They spoke
at the clubs weekly luncheon yes
terday at the Willard Hotel.
Col. Eaker's talk on "Air Defense"
was OF the record, but Miss Nichols
and Mrs. Thaden brought out many
interesting angles on the part women
can play and are playing in the
national air service.
IT planes have wings, they must
have souls" declared Miss Nichols,
who explained the missions Of mercy
which airplanes will I'LL on the pro-
gram Of an interdenominational
committee of churchmen. working
with heads of foreign relief agencies
in this country, now being organized
in New York.
This committee, she said, is
formulating plans for carrying
medical supplies. food, clothing and
other necessities to devasted or in
accessible areas. Miss Nichols spoke
Of the assistance which wings Of
Mercy" plan to give to war sufferers
In China, where in isolated areas 1t
has been impossible to deliver much
needed serums and anesthetics be-
cause of lack of transportation
facilities.
I'VE are in close touch with the
British and French Relief Funds,
also" she said, "and they will ad-
wise us the moment 1t Is possible
for the service being organized to
be used"
There is q great need for women
pilots for this humanitarian work,
according to Miss Nichols, who Is In
Washington for the National Avi-
alton Forum.
How women pilots might be util-
lied by the Nation in case of war
was discussed by Mrs. Thaden, also
attending the Aviation Forum, who
pointed out that from 400 to 600
women pilots could be called upon
In an emergency to train other pilots
or to ferry planes from factories, or
as co-pilots on air lines.