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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16
Mr.. Ickes' Explanation

It will be interesting to see what answer
MIR. 1ckes has to make to the recent an
nouncement of the Association of Ameri-
can Railways that there are 10000 idle tank
cars available which can transport from
six to eight million gallons Of petroleum
a month.
Mr.. Ickes during the last few weeks has
been making dire predictions about the
gasoline situation. Many motorists had Wis
ions Of storing their automobiles in garages
and either walking to work or else taking
up bicycle riding again. But now it seems
that the situation has been grossly exagge-
rated. And that prompts us to ask few
pertinent questions
Did Mr. Ickes know that there was no
material shortage in gasoline transporta-
ton facilities? If he did, then why did he
try to fool the people?
Has Mr.. Ickes some Interior motive in
putting out the propaganda which he has
been spreading all over the country? If so,
what is it?
Did Mr.. Ickes go off half-cocked without
bothering to find out whether railway tank
cars were available or not? If he did, why
didn't he take the trouble to inform him.
self about the true facts in the case?
Before long we may be faced with gaso-
line shortage or sugar shortage, or a
wheat shortage, or some other kind of a
shortage. People will be asked to cooperate.
Mr.. Ickes' recent activities will cause
doubts to spring into the minds of many
people as to whether such a shortage real
ly exists.
The average person wants to know the
facts. He doesn't like to be fooled.-The
State Magazine.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16
.oC)O

Again the Ashe county post of the Ameri-
can Legion has done a splendid job in the
name Of patriotism and Americanism.
Through their fine spirit of cooperation
with the U. S. Navy campaign for needed
volunteers, the movement received vide
spread attention here last week and on Sat-
urday five young men signed applica-
tons for this branch of SERVICE and others
expressed much interest. Members of the
American Legion fully realize the need of
the government for young men in this
branch of service as we'll as the many adj
vantages it offers to them. To all of the
Legionnaires we want to, express the sin
cere thanks of the press which is also vital
ly interested in the naval enlistment pro-
gram, for your cooperation and help.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16
Laurel Sp'gs News

Mr.. Van Miller attended a dis
trict F. S. A. meeting in Ashe-
vile, last week.
Miss Bernice Doughton, who
holds a position as government
nurse in Dayton, Ohio, is spending
this week at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vester Baird and
daughters, Joan and Betty, of
Banner Elk, visited friends in the
community over the week end
Mrs. Hazel H. Taylor attended
the Northwest District Teachers
meeting which was held in Ashe-
vile last week.
Mr.. Bill Miller and friends, of
Gastonia and Mr.. Grady Miller,
of North Wilkesboro, spent Sun
day with Mrs. F. Miller.
Mrs. R. L. Doughton and daugh-
ter, Miss Reba Doughton, re-
turned to Washington, D. c., We'd
nesday.
Miss Ruth Pugh, student at
Draughon's Business College, in
Winston-Salem, spent the week
end at home.
Mrs. Irene Ross, of indianapolis,
Ind, has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Ross for the past two
weeks.
Mrs. Reece Miller and Mrs. T.
S. Monkey spent Tuesday in Gas
tonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gwyn Truitt are
attending the State Fair at Ra-
leigh this week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16
Paragraphs

The date has been set for the opening OF
the Ashe County Memorial Hospital. On
November it will be officially dedicated
and opened to the public. This day has ar
rived as the result of visions, planning and
work on the part of great many people.
There is still work to be done before the
opening, more obligations to be met, and
those who have not helped in this human1-
tartan project should avail themselves OF
the opportunity now. Hundreds of people
have given freely of their time and money
to this worthwhile institution and to them
the opening date will be real accomplish
ment Let us all work together toward get
ting everything in readiness for the open
ing, and starting our hospital off in pro-
pitious manner Let's not owe single pen
ny on the opening day. More money is
needed Make your contribution NOW so
that, you too, can have the joy of being
part of this great institution for the heal
ing of the sick.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16
prevention, this year.

The article points out that for four years
a complete check on all fires which burned
on or near the Parkway has been careful
ly kept and that one in every three is
caused by smoker; one in every four
starts from debris burning one in every ten
results from campfires, and that the rest
are started on purpose. All of these could
be prevented. The writer points out that
everyone can be helpful in preventing fires
and suggests the following simple rules
when smoking do not flip your lighted
match or tobacco. When hunting, dress
warmly enough that you do not need a
warming fire, and if you do be sure that it
is out before you leave it. Whenever you
are in the woods or the fields always be
careful with fire"
We must remember, too, that we are liv-
ing in period of national emergency and
that it is duty to our country to help pre-
serve all natural resources including our
forests Remember this and our extra dry
season-let's be extra careful to prevent
forest fires
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16
Winners At Grassy Greeks
Community Fair Announced

Section II, Canned Goods: Mrs.
]. A. Dickson, one electric wall
lamp.
Section IL, Pickles: Mrs. ]. A.
Dickson, one-year subscription to
the Galax Post Herald.
Section Is, Jellies: Mrs. Charles
Spencer, one-year subscription to
The Grayson News.
Section ii, Preserves: Mrs S.
Charles Spencer, one-year sub
scription to the Galax Post Her
aid.
Section Is, Miscellaneous: Mrs.
Charles Spencer, 81 in cash.
Section 16, Cut Flowers: Mrs.
Tom Wagg, six 75-watt electric
light bulbs.
Section II, Potted Plants: Mrs.
Tom Wagg, 81 credit slip.
Section 18, Paintings: Mrs. DON
aid Denny, one-year subscription
to The Grayson News.
Section 10, Children's Depart
ment: Nancy and Betty Sexton
for candy making, and Junior
Hash, for woodwork, first prize,
four tickets to Independence
Theatre, to be divided; Elizabeth
West, for dress-making, an d
Worth Stump for woodwork, Sec
ond prize, Is cents in cash, each.
Mrs. J. A. Dickson and Mrs.
Charles Spencer tied for the
grand prize for ladies, which was
a General Electric iron, donated
by Pless Electric and Furniture
company, GalaX.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16

We extend our best wishes to Ashe coun-
tvs new home demonstration agent who
should mean much to the people of the
county. She is filling long felt need and
with the cooperation of the people through
out the county, can make great success OF
the work here.
We do not believe that there are any fin
er people in the world than those to be
found in Ashe and the county has been for
tunate in finding an experienced, we'll
trained agent for the home demonstration
work The combination of the two should
set a record. Ashe county homemakers,
through their own inherent qualities and
experience, combined with her help and
suggestions, should not only be able to help
themselves and their families live fuller,
healthier, happier lives, but should also be
able to contribute very definitely to the
defense movement, through the home
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16
WPA PROJECT FOR
SOIL CONSERVATION

CONTINUED from Page One)
but that applications should be
m d e in small neighborhood
groups rather than by individual
farms so that as many farmers as
possible in the two counties COM
prising the district could benefit
by its work.
Any small group Of farmers in
terested in the work should notify
one of the district supervisors,
the district office in West Jeffer-
son or Sparta, or the county ag-
ent's office in either county so
that conference can be ar
ranged to explain the district pro-
gram and plan for further coop
Grafton with the district in its
program of soil conservation and
good land use.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16
SENSATIONAL MURDER
TRIAL IN PROGRESS

Continued from Page One)
defense commended that Cox was
under a spell of epileptic disturb
ance at the time of the tragedy
and that if a bullet from Cox gun
penetrated the body Of Pauline
Payne, it was absolutely uninten-
tional but was caused by the eff
fects of cramp in the hands to
which the defendant is subject at
times.
T he Commonwealth showed
that on October 10 a lunacy COM
mission, composed of several out
standing Virginia physicians, ex-
amined Cox and found him to be
sane.
Extensive testimony was given
in the case yesterday and will be
continued today.
Most Sall day Tuesday was de-
voted to the selection of a jury.
Serving on it are w. Mckinley
Hensley, J. C. Osborne, J. Bryon
Taylor, Paul Cornett, J. Roy
Murphy, B. w. Young, J. R. Will
liams, Villas M. Halsey, c. w.
Plummer, Maiden Poole, c. A.
Collier and G.. E. Anderson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16
JOINT SERVICES HELD
FOR WILKES VICTIMS

Joint funeral services for Cal
Their A. Eller. 76, of Charlotte,
and his son, Gather Carl Eller
were held Tuesday afternoon It
2 o'clock at Mount Zion church
in Wilkes county. Burial was in
the church cemetery. The elder
man died Saturday of injuries
suffered in an automobile acct
dent near Mount Airy and his son
died Monday of injuries sustained
in the same accident.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16
NAILS SMASH ON:
REDS ARE FIGHTING

Continued From Page One)
Thousands of bodies of Ger
man soldiers, crippled tanks, lor-
ries and motorcycles lie in anti
tank pits and at the approaches
to our defenses."
In the south, near the Sea of
Azov, the Russian communicate
conceded the floss of Mariupol
(Which the Germans claimed on
October y, but it was the gigan-
tic enlightenment drive on Mos
cow which was of most urgent
danger.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16
Prevent Forest Fires

This section, along with others, is exper-
fencing very dry season. With the falling
of leaves, the dying Of grass and other
underground, Fall of the year is usually
the worst for forest fires and in view of
the exceptional drought, fire hazards are
greater this year.
The Blue Ridge Parkway News recently
carried an article on this subject asking the
special cooperation 81 everyone for fire
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16
Annual Event Was a Big Sue
cess. Great Deal of In
tereSt Shown.

Winners at the annual Grassy
Creek fair, held at the Virginia.
Carolina high school recently,
have been announced and are as
follows:
In the baby contest, winners
were as follows:
Under one year-Anna Mae Ad-
ans, first, So; John Waddell, Sec
ond, 81, and Willard Ray Phipps,
third, ribbon. From one to two
years-Jimmy Cornett, first, S.;
Barbara Jean Idol, second, ST; and
Billy Joe Young, third, ribbon.
Miss Madge Blevins was the
winner of the ''Most Beautiful
Girl" contest, and was awarded a
cake as a prize for winning out in
this beauty contest.
Winning exhibits are listed as
follows:
Department A-(Agriculture)
Section l, Corn: Ohio Wells, 81
credit slip from City Barber
Shop.
Section 2, Small Grains: Lewis
Stump, ST credit slip from Blue
Ridge Barber Shop.
Section 3, Potatoes: Mrs. Gar
vey Blevins, 81 credit slip from
Western Auto Associate Store.
Section 4, Vegetables: Mrs. ].
A. Dickson, 81 in cash.
Section 5, Fruits: Mrs. BERTHE
Lee Spencer, 81 in cash.
Section 6, Beef Cattle: Dewey
Cox, first prize, one-year sub
scription to The Skyland Post,
West jefferson, and J. C. Pierce,
second prize, one-year subscrip-
ton to The Skyland Post.
Section 7 (no prizes listed).
Section 8, Dairy Cattle: Caudill
Reynolds, one bag of dairy feed,
Section 8, Hogs Ono prizes list
ed).
Section 10, Horses ard Mules:
Charles Lee Wagg, first prize,
claw hammer, and Dewey Cox,
second prize, one-year subscrip-
ton to the Galax Post Herald.
Section II, Poultry: Charles Lee
Wagg, one bag Of laying mash.
A farmers grand prize of So
was presented to Dewey Cox and
F. F. A. grand prize of $500 was
received by Charles Lee Wagg,
Mrs. w. J. Pugh was awarded
one-year subscription to The
Skyland Post for being the old
est lady at the fair, and Ken Sen
ter was awarded one-year sub
scription to the Galax Gazette for
being the oldest man at the fair.
Department B (HOme EcOnOmics)
Section l, Embroidery: Mrs. De-
wey Cox, one-year subscription to
The Skyland Post.
Section 2, Crochet: Mrs. Charles
Spencer, one pair OF hose.
Section 3, Cut Work: Ono en-
tries).
Section 4, Quilts: Mrs. C. D.
Sturgill, one blanket.
Section 5, Sewing: Mrs. Charles
Spencer, one handbag.
Section 6, Miscellaneous: Mrs.
Garvey B1evins, ST credit slip
from w. r. Faucette company.
Section z, Knitting: (no en-
tries).
Section 8, Pastry: Miss Mildred
Scott, one-year subscription to
The Grayson News.
Section 9, Breads: Home Eco
Monies girls, two glass bowls.
Section 10, Candy: Mrs. J. c.
Pierce, one-year subscription to
the Galax Gazette.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16
HOSPITAL COMMITTEES
HAVE BEEN APPOINTED

CONTINUED From Page One)
Mrs. Roy Badger.
Finance-B. L. Hafer, chairman,
L. P. Coward, R. r. Badger, John
Littlewood, Wade E. Filler, r. H.
Stone, E. r. Sturdivant.
Ministers w. T. Wilmington,
chairman, Hoyt Wood, ]. w. Luke.
Schools -J. B. Hash, chairman,
A. B. Hurt and B. H. Duncan.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-16
ASHE BABY BEEVES
AT STATE FAIR NOW

Three of Ashe county's finest
baby beeves belonging to mem
bers of All clubs are being
shown this week at the State Fair.
Assistant Farm Agent Quessen-
berry is in Raleigh, looking after
the entries.
In the big fair at Hickory last
week, Ashe county animals won
Several nice prizes and four OF
the baby beeves were sold for an
average Of around $14 per hun
dred.
Evening star., 1941-05-15

Naturally offer values Of the week but
purchase limited number Of 1889 and 1910 models
yours Hech Co. $685. $50 edons All brondnew models
spoce refrigerator apartment!
1910 CROSEY with the foous Shevodor which 1870
front! See the 1889 UNIVERSAL which has 56
f! the 1889 GENERAL ELECTRIC
and thermometer! Sor mail phone ORDERS peose
NO MONEY DOWN on approved Credit Oc Buys
Main TIT Co..
Evening star., 1941-01-14
Burnside CORPS
InStallS Officers

Burnside Woman's Relief Corps
No. 4, Auxiliary to the Grand Army
of the Republic, held installation
of officers.
Mrs. Bertha B. Brown, installing
officer, Department of the Poto-
mac, w. r. c., installed the fol-
lowing: President, Mrs. Nettie Gray;
senior vice president, Mrs. Ella
Southard; junior vice president
Mrs. May Taylor; treasurer, Mrs
Della L. O'Brien; chaplain. Mrs
Bertha B. Brown; conductor Mrs
Rosalie Mckee Shelton; guard
Mrs. Gertrude Strickland; delegates
Mrs. Nellie Sheetz and Miss Maize
Smith: alternates, Mrs. H. Steadi-
houder and Mrs. M. j. Henderson;
secretary, Mrs. Jennie Hamilton;
press correspondent, Miss M. A
Howarth; color bearers, Mrs. Ethel
Grimes, Mrs. H. E. Steadihouder
and Mrs. Oral Bell Kramer.
Mrs. Della L. O'Brien, past ma
tional senior vice president, gave
a patriotic address and presented
the president, Mrs. Nettie Gray,
with a silver testimonial.
The corps will participate in the
department convention tomorrow
and Thursday and also the confer
ence on national defense at the
Mayfower Hotel January ~, %
and %,
Evening star., 1941-01-14
Democratic
WOnenH Hear
Davies
Inauguration Head
Asks Public to
Join in Prayer

The whole country yesterday was
asked to stop for three minutes of
silent prayer with the President Of
the United States at 1O:45 am. In
auguration Day.
Joseph E. Davies, former Ambas-
sador to Belgium and Russia and in
auguration chairman, told a capacity
audience at the Women's Demo-
cratic Club, "in spirit, wherever we
might be. We should join in prayer
for the guidance of the President
under great foreign and domestic
burdens"
The President will attend services
on Monday at 1890 m at st. Johns
Episcopal Church, Sixteenth and H
streets NV. d.
The general period of prayer is in
line with the devotional element of
the inauguration which is being en-
phaslzed this year, Mr. Davies point
ed out. nterdenominational services
Will be broadcast from the Court of
Freedom in front of the White House
at 2:30 pm. Sunday.
dent OF the United States will take
his oath of Office outside the Capitol,
on the same rostrum with the PreSi-
dent, Mr.. Davies said His swearing
IN will Immediately precede the Pres
ident's.
1t is the wish of the President that
the celebration be simple and dig
nifled, Mr.. Davies reported. He
quoted President Roosevelt as saying
that if he had his way, he would ride
to the Capitol on horSe-Mr. Davies
accompanying him on a donkey
take the oath of Office, and ride back
again.
Another new element in the third
inauguration of President Roosevelt
is the official reception for State
Governors to be held at the Davies
home Monday from to pm. under
the direction of Gov. o. Gardner of
North Carolina
The reception has been social
one in other years, Mr.. Davies said
often the governors have been
showed about" he stated. Official
protocol will be observed.
Even the Inaugural Gala at Con-
stitution Hall Sunday night will
have its serious note. Mr.. Davies
pointed out. He referred to the reci-
tatlon by Charles Chaplin of his
closing speech in The Great Dicta-
tor" Mrs Claude Pepper, president
of the club, presided over the
luncheon at 1926 New Hampshire
avenue. Among the honor guests
introduced by her were Mrs. Davies,
Mrs. Alben Barkley, Mrs. David Bar
kley, Mrs Ellen S. Woodward and
Mrs. Edwin M. Watson.
Evening star., 1941-01-14

uled to begin business sessions to-
morrow at the Mayfiower.
Mrs. Sadie Orr Dunbar, fedora
ton president, will head the receiv-
ing line, which will include Mrs.
John L. Whitehurst of Baltimore
and other officers. Honorary presi-
dents and vice presidents also will
receive. Members of the Board of
Trustees will preside at the supper
table.
A reception at the White House
tomorrow at 4 pm. and a consumer
forum tomorrow night will be among
the highlights of the sessions, which
will end Saturday morning. DR..
Harriet Elliott, consumer member
OF the National Defense Commits
sion, will make the principal address
tomorrow night.
Evening star., 1941-01-14
Job Clinic Forum

Vocational fields open to women
over IS will be discussed at the
vomen's job clinic tonight by DR..
Marjorie Shearon, president of the
Women's Occupational Council. A
discussion of job-finding experiences
and advice to job seekers from rep
resentatives of organizations spon-
soring the clinic will follow the ad-
dress.
The forum will be held at George
Washington University. Building D,
room l05, at 7:30 pm.
Evening star., 1941-01-14
Federation Board
Reception Tonight

The midwinter board meeting of
the General Federation of Women's
Clubs will open tonight with a re-
ception at the Mayflower Hotel.
Congress members and their wives
and others prominent in official and
education circles have been invited,
Women from all the States will
attend the board meeting, sched-
Evening star., 1941-01-14
Will Give Dinner

Capt. and Mrs. Loren Cartright
will entertain at dinner at the Silver
Bowl tomorrow evening in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson Long.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-21

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-21
Special to The Democrat)

Watertown, June 2l - Several weeks of diligent preparation have resulted in completion of even minor details for the presentation of the fourteenth annual Watertown Horse Show, one of the equine classics of hte eastern part of the country, scheduled for Sunday, June 22. In all, 42 classes of horses and horse- nanship are to be judged with many of the finest show horses In New York state, Massachusetts Connec- ticut and Rhode Island.
 Dr. M. H. Merriman, Ex-M. r. H., will serve again as honorary chair man with Hon. Joseph R. Neill, state representative to the General Assembly of Connecticut and q keen admirer of fine horses, as ac. tive chairman, aided by Mrs. Charles P. Durfee as vice-chairnan, who, with her two sons, Jack and Charles, will compete for the blue ribbons; Mrs. Jack Prestage, Miss Ann Butt Ter, Edward Carmody and Jack Pres- tage, general manager Of the show for several years. ..,.
 Entire proceeds of the show this season goes to the Bundles for Britain fund.
 Congressman and Mrs. J. Joseph Smith of Prospect and Washington
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-21
Two VaSSar Girls To Meet for NetCrOwn

Chestnut Hill, Mass June 2i-- (UP)-Vassar college was assured of victory In the national college girls tennis singles championship finals ct the Longwood Cricket club today as both finalists arc Vassar students.
 The contest takes on added sig fificance because one of the play CTS, tournament Freshman Carolyn Myers of Hartford, Conn, scored an upset yesterday by trounciEg last years finalist Barbara Bixler of Smith, 60, 6-i.
 Today Miss Myers will face de- tending champion Katherine Hub- bell of Dedham, over whom she scored an upset in the Vassar col- lege tennis final few weeks ago. Miss Hubbell reached the finals by overcoming fourth seeded Doro- thy Wightman of Brookline, na- tlonal junior indoor champion, G. q, W~4,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-21
SMALL BASS RUNNING
 AT CAPE VINCENT, N. Y.

Cape Vincent. N. Y, June 2i-- The small mouth black bass reason opened ct Cape Vincent, ". Y., on Monday Of this week. June 18th, with the weather, almost too per- fect,--the lake and river as smooth as . mirror--.result: slower fishing than usual in the morning but by afternoon the bass were biting bet- ter and many limit catches were brought in. As many as fifty boats from large cruisers to outboards, were counted ct one time on Charity Hhoai s3
 There were fewer boats out Tues. day but tho fishing was better. The guides reported that the bass are running unusually large for thh season. Tho fish arc fat which shows that there is 6 good supply of food.
 It Is estimated that 1600 bass were brought into Cape Vincent the first two days of fishing,
 The Bureau of Wild Life a Cape Vincent which iias been engaged in raising small mouth black bass for q number Of years, report a splen. did hatch this year.