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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06

INDIANAPOLIS. June Gen
eral Motors officials presented
evidence today to bolster their
belief that the lquid-cooled Alli-
son airplane engine foster child
OF the World War Liberty motor
is ready 10 power the wings of
some Of the worlds finest war
birds
A group Of veteran American
war correspondents who have
watched the present conflict in
Europe and now are touring de-
Tense factories in this country.
were given first announcement
that by a device Shrouded in mill
tary secrecy the 1,150-horsepower
Allison. of Curtis P-40 and Bell
fame, now has been
TO 1925 horsepower
increasing size or weight
of the engine.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06

Vichy France Chief Of
State Petain. the old military
master, in one Of the few pic
lures made Of him since he be-
came ruler. He's saying non,
non. wants no more photos.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06
TO-DAY At Your Fsxo1te MOVIE
'UUIIr-UtIca at GratIot Avenue

cENlTE-sta4 Michigan, Mr.. Livernois r.
OLNhib Attend Daily Mat. Cooled.
On Stage, Hollywood Calls" Charles
Chaplin. THE GREAT DICTATOR. Aiiss
Faye, -. Amechs. THAT NIGHT IN RIO
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-06

hc--l5SS2 Plymouth Rd. w. Of Greenf'd
hILhO Family Night, Cooled. Edw. @
Robinson, 'DIsPATCH FROM REUTERS
Charles Starrett In "DI RANGO KID"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Geo. B. Doggett
Will Be Buried
This Morning
Well Known Local Man Died
ON Tues. Following Ser
iOuS Illness.

Funeral service for George Bu-
rell Doggett, prominent Ashe
county man who died at his home
late Tuesday afternoon, will be
held at the West Jefferson Bap-
fist church this morning at II o.
clock and burial will follow in
the city cemetery.
Rev. w. T. Wilmington who
will be in charge of the service
will be assisted by Rev. Hoyt
Wood, pastor of the West Jeffer-
son Methodist church. The Ma
sons, of which Mr.. Doggett was
an active member, are expected
to hold services at the grave.
Mr. Doggett, who was 70 at the
time of his death, had been criti-
cally ill for more than two weeks.
But until that time he had been
active. He was known to thous-
ands as 'Captain George" and was
in charge of highway construction
work in the county, a position he
had held for the past IL years.
He won high praise from COVER
nors and other officials for his
efficiency in keeping the high
Continued on Page Four)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
w. J. Hotel Under
New Management

c. L. Collins, we'll known ho-
tel operator, has leased the West
Jefferson hotel and will operate
it, according to an announcement
made this week.
Mr.. Collins, who operated the
Bromine-Arsenic Springs hotel for
a time and for the past four sum-
mers has operated the Shatley
Springs hotel is well known to the
people in this section.
For some time he and Mrs. Col
Inns operated a hotel at Marion,
Va. They now operate another no.
tel in Bristol. Where they are
known they have built up repu-
tation for fine food. Mr.. Collins
said that he was glad to be here
and was looking forward to see
ing his many friends again.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Sale OF Defense
Bonds Is Growing
Everyone Asked to Cooperate,
Many Buying Them For
Christmas Gifts.

Sale of defense bonds and
stamps at the West Jefferson post
office showed a big increase last
week following the attack on the
United States possessions and for
ces by japanese, it was learned
today.
While no exact figures were
given out, it was learned that in
crease above normal sales of de-
Tense bonds and stamps was great
and is expected to increase fur
Their.
Bonds are offered in denomina-
tons from S25 up and stamps
which may be accumulated and
exchanged for bonds can be pur-
chased with pocket change.
People of the Jeffersons and
rural communities in Ashe are
responding well to the appeal to
buy bonds, postoffice authorities
said.
Postmaster Basil D. Barr said
that many were buying stamps
or bonds for Christmas gifts this
Continued on Page ~
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Will Start Work
On Highway Soon

Work is expected to start with
in the next few days on the WPA-
state sponsored project of widen
ing and Strengthening the highway
from the end of the concrete to
Glendale Springs, E. Ford King
announced yesterday.
The special project calls for 88
men and Tom Pennington, it is
understood, will be foreman. He
was in charge of work up the riv-
er on old sixteen.
eve hope to improve this i'm
portant highway a great deal,'
Mr.. King said.
Work of widening and surfac-
ing the Smile road by Shatley
Springs is now going forward at
rapid speed. The width of the
surfaced road will be Is feet and
stone for it is now being crushed.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Want Reports
On Seal Sales

The tubercular Christmas seal
sale is meeting with good response
in Ashe county according to in
complete reports. All teachers
and all other canvassers are re-
quested to turn their reports in to
Mrs. A. B. Hurt, chairman of the
seal sale, or to The Skyland Post
as soon as possible.
The sale is sponsored by the
Woman's club and much is done
in Ashe county through the funds
raised to assist tubercular fami-
lies and patients.
Mrs. Ed M. Anderson, president
of the club, announced that some
of the schools had already turned
in their reports and that sales to
the public had been unusually
good this year.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Three Are Bound Over In
Highway Robbery OF $55l

Two West jefferson young men,
Carney Church and Paul G.
(Bud) Campbell, together with o.
L. Schusky, of Stokes county,
charged with highway robbery
were bound over to superior court
yesterday in a hearing before
Mayor H. G. Tucker.
The charges grew out of the
case of Dick Goodman, who was
robbed of 1851 Saturday night,
Dec. 6. He reported that while
walking on the Beaver Creek
highway around midnight three
men threw a sack over his head,
assaulted him and then relieved
him of his money. He said that
he had sold a tract of lumber for
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Draft Extension
Bill Now Being
Holly Debated

The Congress isc aloW Shabating
and is expected to pass within the
next few days a new army draft
extension bill which may re-
quire all men between the ages of
Is and "a, inclusive, to register
for possible military service and
subject all men between the ages
of 10 and "A to military duty.
The bill has been debated in
both the House and Senate COM
mittees this week. The Senate
committee has approved making
men from 10 to 81 eligible for
military service, while the House
committee and practically all
members of the North Carolina
congressional delegation are OPP
posed to drafting men under the
age of 81.
II don't want to put the boys
in the army who aren't old
enough yet to vote me out of Of
flee if they don't like it," Con-
gresham Doughton said.
The war department and PreSl-
dent Roosevelt are pushing the
passage of the 1914 years bill.
They contend that there are over
two million boys between the
ages of 10 and 81 who would
make good soldiers.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Mrs. Harry Koontz
Was Killed On
Sun. In Car Wreck
Harry KOontz, Driver of Car
Was Painfully Injured.
Funeral Tuesday.

West Jefferson experienced one
of its most tragic accidents early
Sunday evening just before seven
o'clock, when Mrs. P ulin e
Koontz, q, wife of Harry Koontz,
was killed when their car left the
road and ran into a bank just
above the home of the c. B. Gray
beals.
The empact Of the car against
the embankment threw Mrs.
Koontz against tn e shattered
Windshield and her throat was
cut Both she and her husband
were taken to the Ashe county
hospital Immediately, but Mrs.
Koontz bled to death before she
arrived there.
Mr.. Koontz sustained painful
head and chest injuries, but his
condition is reported to be i'm
proving.
An investigation of the accident
revealed that Mr.. KoontZ, who
was apparently not travelling at a
rapid rate of speed, for some rea-
son, lost momentary control of
the car which was badly dam
aged. 1t is thought that he tainted.
Funeral service for Mrs. Koontz,
held on Tuesday afternoon, was
attended by a large crowd of
friends and relatives. Service was
conducted by Rev. J. G. Wootton,
Jr. and Rev. H. D. Jessup. Burial
followed in the cemetery at
Smethport.
The deceased, who is a native
of Ashe, is survived by her hus-
band and one small daughter,
Dollie, her father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. V. H. Dollar, three bro
theirs and sisters.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18

$3.50 and had the check cashed in
stead of depositing it.
No arrests were made until this
week end when 0. l.. Schusky,
who was arrested by Chief c. P.
Mcmillan, Patrolman Thomas and
Officer Walter Phillips, confessed
that the highway robbery was
committed by Church, Campbell
and himself. The three were i'm
mediate1y arrested and placed in
Jail until the hearing yesterday.
The state offered two witnesses,
the victim, Dick Goodman and
Mr.. Thomas who testified as to
Schusky's confession. All were
bound over to higher court.
Continued on Page 81
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
URGENT REQUEST FOR
CONTRIBUTIONS WAR
RELIEF FUND MADE

L. P. Coward, chairman of the
Ashe county chapter of the Red
Cross, today issued an urgent re-
quest to every person in the
county to send him voluntary
contributions to the countyHS
$500 Red Cross war relief quota,
and also appealed for voluntary
Red Cross solicitors in every see
ton of the county.
He said a number of good con-
tributions had already been re-
ceived, but emphasized that eV-
erybody in the county must con-
tribute in order to raise the que
ia.
"This is something that every
citizen can help in and thereby
can help win the war" he stated.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Schools TOClOse
Friday For Xmas

All schools in Ashe county are
expected to close tomorrow for
the Christmas holidays and most
of them will take a one-week
holiday, resuming work on Mon
day, Dec. 90.
It is understood that Fleetwood
may take two-week holiday, but
no definite announcement was
available yesterday.
Local merchants Re aT.tisipat-
ing a rushing busiisAss here ever
the week end and until next Wed
nesday night.
Most all stores in the county
are planning to be open at nights
from now until Christmas. Santa
will be here Saturday and pro-
badly the first three days of
next week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Lansing Youth
Dies In Plunge
From A Bridge
Funeral Service for Edison
Barr Held at Home of His
Parents Yesterday.

Funeral service for Edison Barr,
of Lansing, who was killed in an
automobile accident near Elkton,
Md, last Saturday night, was con-
Quoted at the home of the young
mans parents, Mr.. and Mrs. z.
r. Barr, yesterday by Rev. R. c.
Ashley, Revs. Carl and Frank
Sturgill, Carl Stark and f z. Sex
ton.
The body was recovered from
the waters of Little Elk creek by
officers IA hours after Barr's car
had plunged through the guard
rail of a bridge on the outskirts
of Elkton. Two girls, from Will
mington, Delaware, escaped from
the car as it sank in eight feet of
water. They swan ashore and
summoned help.
Those investigating the acct
dent stated that Barr apparently
had been knocked unconscious
and swept from the automobile as
it hit the water.
The young man was % years
old at the time of his death. He
had been in Maryland and Penn
sylvania for the past several,
months, working on defense pro-
jects. At the time of his death he
was living in Marcus Hook, Pa,
it is reported.
He is survived by his parents
and two sisters, Mrs. Carl Sex
ton, of Lansing and Mrs. Vestal
Ashley, of Wilcox, w. Va. A large
crowd attended the funeral of
this fine young man.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Drive To Raise
Funds For Scout
Work Under Way
Solicitors Expect to Complete
Canvass Tomorrow. Means
More Troops.

The drive to raise funds so that
Boy Scouting in Ashe county can
be expanded through the organi-
zation of a number of troops is
now in progress and all solici-
tors are expected to complete
their canvass tomorrow
If the financial campaign is sue
cessfM, it is proposed that Boy
Scout troops will be organized in
every central school district in
the county.
Workers here include Lem Ha-
fer, Jack Rhodes, Sharpe Shoe
maker, Dean and Gale Mcmillan,
Ed Barr, Levern Johnson, Roy
Badger, Robert Barr and Ed An
derson.
In the county, district high
school principals have been re-
quested to solicit the aid Of ALI
teachers in canvassing the COM
munities. Their reports are to be
made to Mr.. Shoemaker toner
row.
Last week Boy Scout movies
were shown at the countrywide
teachers meeting, at the Rotary
club meeting and at the Legion
melting Saturday night.
Herbert Stuckey, deputy reg
ional director, Of Atlanta, Ga,
was here Monday and yesterday,
assisting with the drive and en-
pansion program.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Business Lots
Here Sell For
$3.50 Front-Foot

E. o. Woodie purchased the two
vacant lots located here between
the Central Hardware company
and SCOTS store. from Don Fran
els and Henry Miller, at the auc-
ton sale held Tuesday. Each lot
is Is feet wide and Mr.. Woodle
paid $500 for the property,
which also included an interest IN
adjoining walls. The property
brought, in other words, $3.50 per
front foot, which is a definite sign
that West Jefferson is a grow
ing town.
It is understood that Mr.. Woodie
plans to erect a large store build
ing on both lots and that this pro-
posed building may be rented by
Faucette's 5 and 10 cent store.
"Our present location is fine, but
we need more room," the manag-
er here states.
The home of Don Francis, To-
Gated here on Wilton avenue, was
bought by J. w. Gambill for ST.
900 and the two lots adjoining the
home were bought by DR.. c. r.
Eller for $500.
The two buildings in Warrens-
Vile that were sold Tuesday af-
ternoon were bought by w. P.
Shoaf for $4,000.
The sale was conducted by the
Cumbow Land company.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Walter III. Worth,
WellKnOwn Ashe
Citizen, Passes
Funeral Service Will Be Held
at the Jefferson Methodist
Church

Walter Haywood Worth, 66, one
of the most prominent citizens IN
this section of the state, will be
buried this afternoon or Friday
pending the arrival of his son,
at the Jefferson cemetery follow
ing services at the Jefferson
Methodist church. Rev. Garland
R. Stafford, q former pastor will
be in charge of the service.
Mr.. Worth's death occurred
shortly before noon on Tuesday,
following a six weeks period of
serious illness. His condition had
shown some marked improve
ment up until Monday when it be-
came much worse.
A native of this county, he had
long identified himself with all
progressive movements and had
been active in educational and re-
ligious affairs. He was one of the
founders of the Bank of Ashe and
served as cashier and later presi-
dent of this institution until it
was taken over by the North
western bank. He was cashier of
this bank until he became i'll. He
served as mayor Of the town of
Jefferson for a number Of years
and was always interested in pub
lie affairs.
He was the son of Thomas and
Mrs. Ruth Cox Worth, of Creston,
and spent his entire life in this
county. He was educated at JEFF
ferson and the old Bride Creek
Academy and did much for edu-
cation in this county. He was a
leader in the movement to estab-
lish the county's first high school,
at Jefferson.
Mr.. Worth, a member of the
Methodist church since his youth,
took a keen interest in all of its
activities. He had not missed an
annual conference in great
many years. He was a delegate
from North Carolina to the unit
ing conference of the three
branches of the Methodist church,
held in Kansas City. 1t was while
teaching a Sunday school class,
Nov 2, in his beloved church that
he was first stricken with paraly-
sis.
Continued on Page Four)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Elder EdHann, 40,
Buried Yesterday

Funeral service for Elder Ed
Ham, 40, of Whitetop, who died
Monday, was held at his home
yesterday with Elder Worth Davis
in charge. Burial followed in the
Perry cemetery.
The deceased, who was native
of this county, died suddenly
from a heart attack. For many
years he was engaged in preach
ing and farming.
He is survived by his wife and
four children, Elmer, Hazel, Doyle
and ANGEL.
Mr.. Hams sudden death came
as a shock to his many friends
here.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Changes Ordered
In i. s. Forces In
The Pacific Area
JapS Concentrate Attacks On
HOngkOng, BOrneO; u. S.
Fleet In Action.
INVESTIGATION ORDERED

Inquiry into the attack on Ha-
wall was ordered by President
Roosevelt this week as the Japs
again shelled these islands. Dam
age to the two islands, Johnston
and Mauri, was said to be slight,
however.
On preliminary investigation
of the committee, sweeping chang
es were ordered yesterday in the
army and navy command in the
Pacific.
During the past week Guam has
been reported taken by the Jap
anese, while both Wake and Mid
way are both still holding their
own against the enemy.
Japan was given an additional
scare this week as American sub
marines were reported in their
home waters. Tokyo warned all
japanese ships to be on the alert
Except for a slight gain in Ma
laya and the capture of Guam,
reports from the navy show that
the Japs have met with little sue
cess in the Pacific since their mi
tial attack on Pearl Harbor.
Russia's 1000 word statement
handed Tokyo which labeled
Japan as "a common enemy,
gave them a jolt and raised the
possibility of an attack from the
rear in Manchuko.
While the Japs continued their
attacks on Hongkong and Singa-
pore, Chinese troops have moved
forward for a rear attack around
the Characterization railway, re.
lieving pressure on the Britishers
in this vicinity.
Hongkong continued under fire
i yesterday, but peace entreaties or
the part of the japanese were re-
fused by the government,
Tn japanese are making efforts
to push forward in Borneo in or
der to arrive at rich oil supply
but the British, while admitting
this threat are still holding their
own.
A committee to investigate the
Pearl Harbor tragedy was ap-
pointed by President Roosevelt
following the report of Secretary
Knox, this week, who after COM
plete survey described the attack
as story of fifth column
treachery, laxity, death and des-
truction.
A summary of the report shows
that the surprise attack by the
japanese on Dec. 7
Killed almost 5000 members OF
the American armed forces.
Sank the 32,600-ton battleship
Arizona, three destroyers, an ole
battleship and one minelayer.
And had help of "the most eff.
fective fifth column work that's
come out of the war except ir
Norway"
Knox also brought back gooc
news, that the bulk of the Pa.
cific fleet was not damaged but
is now on the alert, securing the
Pacific, Seeking contact with the
Continued on Page 81
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
More Civilian Defense Groups
Are Named Here On Monday
Committee on Fire Protection
Appointed for All Town
ships of County.

Committees on fire protection
have been appointed in every
township in the county by the
civilian defense countrywide fire
protection committee which met
Monday night in the office of
Sheriff Roland. On this committee
are Sheriff Roland, R. H. Holt,
Upton Blevins, Mack Absher and
J. E. Roe.
In the near future a special
township defense police protec-
ton committee will be named.
The county committee is COM
posed of Sheriff Roland, Patrol
man Thomas, c. P. Mcmillan, H.
T. Goodman and C. D. Wilson.
These committees were set up
and named at a meeting Of the
executive committee of the coun-
ty civilian defense council, which
met at the community building
Saturday night, and are an i'm
portant part of home defense
against emergencies that might
arise from enemies, sabotage, and
fifth column activities.
At the meeting Saturday night,
plans were also discussed to reg
lister all persons in the county
who desire to assist in the volun-
tary civilian defense work. De-
tail plans concerning this activi-
ty are expected to be announced
in the near future, Chairman Ira
T. Johnston stated yesterday.
Continued on Page Four)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
Will Remember
Families OF Vets

The American Legion and Aux
iliary will again remember the
families of war veterans this
Christmas. Plans to distribute bas-
kets of food clothing and some
toys were made at the meetings
of these groups last Saturday
night.
Contributions to this cause will
be appreciated, it was announced.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-12-18
PATROLMAN THOMAS
HAS MACHINE GUN

Patrolman Carlos Thomas an
nounced today that he had re-
ceived a machine gun az a part of
equipment, in connection with the
civilian defense program.
He said that the patrol cars
would all be painted black in the
near future, too.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-13
Compensation Case Brought
 Against Mine
Claim S7,278 in Overtime and Unfair Wage Dedue-
 lions df Chilhdgof

An action to recover $7,27883 from the Chichagof Mining Comp any alleged to have been due in overtime payments and deducted from wages, was filed in Federal District Court here today by R. H. Cameron, former employe of the company.
 The suit brought by Cameron also includes money alleged to be due other former employees of the comp any, Andy Running, Ed Melvin, H. O. Hansen, Jim Sherry, Ed Reeves. Floyd Trueblood and Enc Kain- lainen, all of whom are declared to have assigned their wage claims to Cameron. The action was filed through William L. Paul. attorney.
 The action claims to be brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1888 and states its purpose to recover from the defendant (Chichagof Mining Company un- paid overtime compensation and deduction from wages of unreason- able cost of other facilities cust- cmarily furnished by defendant"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-13
GEN. DEWITT PROMOTED,
 BIG CHIEF
Will Have Charge of Army, Land and Air Unifs of
 Entire Pacific Coast

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Dec. 13. Lieut.. General John L. Dewitt, Commander of the Ninth Corps Area with headquarters at the Presidio here, has become comman- der of the newly created Western Defense Command.
 General DeWitt's new appoint ment. which places him in charge of the largest military unit in the nation, was made known last night
 All of the Pacific Coast, Alaska, Washington. Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada anu all units of the army land and air forces are included in the new Western Defense Con- mand.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-13
IN
 RETREAT ON
 WIDE FRONT
Red Army Drives Nazi Forces Back from Mos-
 cow Over 200 Miles

LONDON, Dec. 13.-German set backs in Russia are announced in an official statement. It is claimed that the three quarter of a million manned Nazi army before Moscow is gradually being defeated.
 The Pravda, in broadcast picked up here, says the Red Army has re- taken another 30 villages and is pur- suing the retreating Germans who are now POO miles south of Moscow. It is said that 85,O00 Germans have been killed and that g of the orig inal 5l divisions have been smashed or surrounded.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-13
'HiiIer Gang
 To Be 0usted
 Before Peace
Russian Newspaper Writer Gives Ierse View Re-
 garding Allies

KUIBYSHEV, Dec. l3 Ousting of the Hitler Gang is the joint Moscow London Washington agree ment listed as prerequisites to any peace between Russia and Germany which feelers have already re- ported from Berlin.
 David Zaslavsky of the Russian Pravda cited these con- ditions editorially saying the Hit Ter gang is now ready today to sign with Russia if only our Gov ernment will talk with them"