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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-24
City News in Brief
TO-DAY.


Dinner, Canadian Club. Hotel
2400. 7:30 pm.
Dinner-dance, Motion Picture
Salesmen's Club of Washington.
Carlton Hotel. 7:30 pm.
Dinner, National Polticonomio
Club, Carlton Hotel, 8 pm.
Dinner, University of Chicago.
Carlton Hotel, 8 pm.
Card party, D. C. Chapter, Daugh-
tiers of America, Willard Hotel, 8
pm.
Meeting, Philosophical Society Of
Washington, Cosmos Club, 8 pm.
Dance. Railroad Retirement Board,
Annapolis Hotel, 9 pm.
Dance, Abbey Club of Catholic
University, Wardman Park Hotel,
9 pm.
Dance, Bowling League of Bureau
of Supplies and Accounts. Navy De-
partmcnt, Wardman Park Hotel.
10 pm.
Meeting, Masonic Lodges of Guy
ahoga County, Willard Hotel, all
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-24
TOMORROW.

IOMUHNUW.
Hike from Springfield, Va, to
Fort Belvor, Wanderbirds' Hiking
Club, leaving National Theater, 9
am.
Luncheon, Fourth Degree, knights
of Columbus Field Mass, Mayflower
Hotel, l pm.
Luncheon, Columbia Commandery
2, knights Templar, Mayhower Ho-
tel, l pm.
Meeting, National Nutrition Con-
ference Executive Committee, May
flower Hotel, pm.
Buffet supper, National Council
OF Catholic Men, Willard Hotel. Q
pm.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-02-06

will
the To help
physically
straight"
their pledge 9 in realization
Strengthening De-
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-02-06

mOCTaCy, ike LnaC we III AIIl6IICd KNOW.
THOUGH they be children in years. the Boy Scouts
in that pledge extend their motto "Be Pre-
pared" to tell the nation the part they ready to
play-due to their early training in courageousness
and dependability as dispensers of aid in any
tional emergency.
SURELY with their inculcated concept of living,
the Boy Scouts of America well qualified
to signal-on this Anniversary-that now is the
time for all Americans to reaffirm their faith in
our Democracy; and to pledge themselves to
guarding that Democracy with the impregnabe bull
wark of united effort . /. whatever emergency may
face U.S.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-02-06

Since the 10th anniversary of Scouting
in America the Roe Emerson store has been
the official outfitter for the Scouts of New
ark and Licking County. For Fl years we
have considered it privilege to serve you
in this manner. We have department de-
voted exclusively to you. A department
that displays uniforms and equipment for
your inspection. We are glad to show them
to you at any time.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-02-06
Scout
Boosters

On this anniversary of
Scouting we offer our con-
gratulations on the fine work
you are doing and our best
wishes for the continued sue
cess of your organization.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28
SENTIMENTS IN MUSIC
Very truly,
S. C. PARSONS

AS I sit up in bed listening to
soothing music that comes from
some big broadcasting station, my
thoughts wander to the past ev-
ents, and also to the future events.
Some of the music gives me new
ideas. Some remind me that this
dear old American country in
which we live may not have the
freedom of this wonderful and
quiet type of music that we can
now be so contented listening to.
Some initiates the tramping of
an army, an army which is not
an imitation, but very real. Sud-
denly a big sound is heard, an
other and another; which is more
than a drummer man drumming
away on his lovable musical in
strument, but is something that
every peace-loving American citi-
zen hates-bombs. Bombs! Bombs.
Yes, every mother and father is
trying to shelter his or her child
from the dreadful Nazi bombs,
which may cover this beautiful
land of the free.
Click! I turn the radio knob
and hear children singing. Sing
ing songs they have learned in
their school work, which they
love so we'll. Many parents are
praying that their children may
continue the work they started.
May they never have to hear the
awful sound of a bomb sailing
through the air almost as fast as
lightning travels. We had rather
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28
MUCH PROGRESS MADE
BY SOIL DISTRICT

Continued from Page One)
ings for Wildlife food and hay
production, 8 acres to be terraced,
8 acres of meadow established
permanently in draws in Guilt
waited fields, 756 acres Of pasture
improvement including fertilizing,
lining, and seeding where neces-
sary, AZ acres of new trees to be
planted which will require 1900
white pine, $500 locust, and 1900
shortleaf pine. In addition to
these plans numerous acres of
gully mulching. fences relocation,
and various other soil conserva-
ton jobs have been planned.
These figures are for Ashe coun-
ty alone and will be approx
mately doubled if Allegheny
county's accomplishments were
added to them.
Mr.. El1er said that since the
district had been operation for
only two months these figures in
dictated real accomplishment for
the district and that he hoped all
farmers within the two counties
would take advantage of its work.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28

consumers from going too far into debt and
thus to check credit initiation OF the dlsas-
trous 1929 type.
There are other reasons however. The
airplanes, tanks and guns that America
needs to defend it's freedom are made from
the same raw materials as washing ma
chimes, automobiles and similar articles.
By making it more difficult for people to
purchase such consumer goods, less OF them
will be sold. AS a result, the materials and
labor that would be used to produce them
can be diverted to urgent defense produc-
ton.
In addition, the fact that people will be
doing without those articles will create
demand for them when the defense pro-
gram is over. In that way factories Will be
given something to manufacture when they
stop making ornaments, and the jobs OF
countless employees will be protected.
Final effect of the curb is expected to be
an increase in the amount of funds avail
able for investment in defense bonds and
other forms of savings, thus building up
reserve fund that can be drawn upon for
purchases when jobs in defense industries
end
Though the new restrictions are bound
to cause many inconvenience, they will be
welcomed by every American anxious to
do his bit for the defense of his country and
to help it through the difficult emergency
period ahead.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28
Brakes On Buying Habits

President Roosevelt's executive order
setting up system of control to restrict
installment buying has brought the "do
without" phase of the national defense pro-
gram close home to the average person,
like the rationing Of gasoline to service
stations and the curtailment of silk hose
purchases.
Essentially, there is nothing wrong with
installment buying during normal times.
More than half of our cars refrigerators
and vacuum cleaners, to say nothing of 9TH
er goods and services, are sold that way,
and the practice has played an important
role in increasing consumption and pro-
viding jobs-in raising our standard of liv-
ing.
AS the national income has been swelled
by defense production, however, install
ment buying has increased rapidly-too
rapidly. One of the reasons behind the Ex
ecutive order was a desire to discourage
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28
School Bells Ringing

Throughout the county, school bells are
ringing today, announcing the opening OF
another school year.
In the county we have nine fine hlgh
schools, forty-eight grade schools and tour
colored institutions, with a total enroll
ment of over 5000 students. The education
al staff of the county is composed OF no
principals and teachers. To them we extend
best wishes for a most successful school
wear and to all new teachers, we extend
cordial welcome.
The success of any individual is DEEPEN
dent, in a large measure, upon education
and the safeguard of democracy is like
wise dependent upon it.
We hope that all parents in the county
will make every possible effort to send all
of their children to school this fall. You
owe this to them!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28
FAIR CATALOGUES ARE
NOW BEING DISTRIBUTED

Continued from Page One)
to get a supply from The Skyland
Post.
The catalogues are also being
sent to every teacher in the coun-
ty and many Of the schools are
already making plans for their
exhibits.
AS usual there will be no en-
trance fees on any exhibits ex-
cept those of a commercial ma
ture and everyone is invited to
take part in the fair. The rules
governing the exhibits as well as
other regulations are printed in
the catalogue.
The long list Of awards total
ling $500 is expected to attract
the best of everything. Last year
in spite Of the flood and other
unfavorable weather conditions
exhibits here were declared by
many as the best in this entire
section of the state.
Carl Coward, member of ex-
ecutive committee, said that work
was now going forward on the
grounds which would be in read
mess before the event opens.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28
REDS FIGHTING HARD
NOW AGAINST GERMANS

Continued from Page One)
below Leningrad by capturing the
railway point Of Luga, 80 miles
south of that northwestern me-
tropolis.
This week brought more evil
dence of widening dGorder in
German-occupied France. It de-
creed that French civilian watch
men would be executed in pay
ment for any successful sabotage
/ in their sectors.
The Vichy regime also fell into
step with the German program of
"aryanizing" of Jewish business
, by empowering Jewish Commits
sioner Xavier Vallat to name ar
yam administrators for jewish
owned establishments throughout
France.
| Marshall Petain's order August
| 10 sending the permanent secre-
tariat of the virtually disbanded
Chamber of Deputies and Senate
to Mont Dore, 60 miles from
Vichy, evoked a letter of protest
from a number of members.
The letter complained against
being shunted away from Vichy
for meetings. The Paris neWspa-
per Aujourd'hui laughed at the
protest, saying ''parliamentarians
; refuse to die"
1t was pointed out that men,
bers no longer get salaries and
are forbidden to meet as men,
bers Of political groups.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28
Safety Commandments

With the opening of the squirrel hunt
ing season taking place next Monday, we
note with interest that set of 'ten COM
mandments of safety" have been recon-
mended for this season by the Sporting
Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers In
stitute. These ten commandments are as
follows:
First, treat every gun with the respect
due loaded gun.
Second, carry only empty guns, taken
down or with the action open, into your
automobile, camp and home.
Third, always be sure that the barrel and
action are clear of obstruction.
Fourth, always carry your gun so that
you can control the direction of the muzzle
even if you stumble.
Fifth, be sure of your target before you
pull the trigger.
Sixth, never point gun at anything you
do not want to shoot.
Seventh never leave your gun unattend-
ed unless you unload it first.
Eighth never climb tree or a fence
with loaded gun.
NINTH never shoot at flat or hard sur
face or the surface of the water.
Tenth, do not mix gunpowder and alco-
hol.
For "safety first-always", we also rec
ommend that hunters follow these ten COM
mandments.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28

hear them singing beautiful songs
than have them tramping row by
row with gun on their shoulder
and man in uniform facing
them and giving orders and direc-
tons how to fire the dreadful
bullets that make a lonely sound
and perhaps go through some in
nocent mans heart.
Click! Again I turn the radio
knob. This time I hear a more
delightful type of music. Some
great symphony orchestra is pre-
senting a concert. The compost
ton was composed by someone
who was talented in a more Gull
tured type Of music. While the
music is ringing through my ears,
7 can picture many, many things.
NV mind travels to England. l
see snow flakes lightly falling
and covering the autumn leaves
Inside a wealthy home a great
party is being held. Cocktails are
being served and cards are belnP
plaved. Men and women, dressed
in Jewels and all the luxurles, are
smoking. dancing and having a
wonderful time. Outside a gray
headed woman trudges through
the snow. She has a long black
scayf over her shoulders and part
! w over her head. She runs IN the
driveway that leads to the man.
sion, and in the gate that has
been coated with gold. She sees
the cars parked to one side OF the
house, but cut Of breath strug-
gled to go on. Trees on either
side of the walk seemed to bow
, their heads and want to say, "Can
we lend helping hand?' Going up
the big steps she falls. 1t seems
her last breath is gone, but by
effort screams, but no one hears
her. Pulling from one step to the
other she finally gets to the top
step. The music stops inside and
, she screams again in despair. A
woman inside hears the scream.
She grabs three men and tells
! them to go with her. They go to
the door, and lying on the ton
step is the figure of woman. Al
ter gaining courage one of the
men ask her what is wrong. The
poor woman slowly and with
great courage gradually raised
her head saying, CT have just
come" she began crying, ito tell
you Hitler has declared war on
us.!! Hitler! Hitler! This woman
screamed. Other members of the
party gathered around. Some Wo-
man, who decided for herself that
she was in the height of society,
said, "The men will have to do
the fighting"
That is true men and women,
but we women can do our part.
How? Knit scarfs, make blankets,
children's clothing, can food, and
do many other things for defend
ing our country. Let's work now
and not wait until war is declared
to start doing so. Get out that old
rug box and start piecing quilts.
It might also help to get the dust
out Of your house.
Click I turn the radio knob
again, and I hear a great soprano
singer singing God Bless Ameri-
ca". Let's do all we can to keep
.. this cheerful type of music ring
ing in our land, and do all we can
to keep Hitler away.
JOYCE SUTHERLAND
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28
DRAFT CLASSIFICATIONS
POSTED NOW ON BOARD

AS registrants are classified by
the local draft board, the names
and classifications assigned to
these registrants are posted on
the bulletin board in the court
house.
This new ruling became effec-
tive recently. Of course notices
of classification are also sent to
each registrant.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28
Open Forum
COLUMN
FOR THE VOICE OF THE
PEOPLE

Referring 10 MT. DaVlQ Gfdy-
beaPs letter published in issue
of The Skyland Post of July 31st,
wanting information about some
old-time citizens of more than
half a century ago, will say that
I knew personally all the people
mentioned except Mr.. Shelly, and
heard, a great deal about his &C.
centricities when I was child.
The impression I absorbed from
hearing of the folk lore, that
grew around him was that he was
a fanatic on religious matters. It
was said that wherever he went
he returned thanks at meals, and
that if there was honey on the
table that he would shout and
praise his Lord and Master. 1t
was also said that he went to a
distillery and had a prayer SER
vice with the owner, and that
the owner traded his distilling
outfit for a set of blacksmith
tools and set up a blacksmith shop
in lieu of the distillery, and that
he prospered far more than when
operating his whiskey plant.
AS to William Waters, the IA
nous bear and wolf hunter and
trapper, 1 saw him on several oc-
casions. About the year 1875 he
attended a camp meeting at Lit
tie Helton, believe. He was very
religious and as was the custom
at that time, he would shout long
and loud and praise his Maker.
He was very emotional. Had he
been dressed Naturalization he
would have passed for a full
blood Indian He was an uncle of
the late Linville Waters, of Deep
Gap community.
The history of William Waters,
of which Mr.. GRAPHICAL speaks,
was written by one Mr.. Cole, of
Abingdon, Va. 1t gives in great
detail an account of his early life,
hunting exploits, etc. AS I remem-
Der, the book was published in
the late 70's. Cole was the editor
of a weekly paper at that time.
AS to Solomon V. Cox, while
a large boy Is to Is years old, I
had the privilege and pleasure of
visiting, on business matters, Mr..
Cox on several occasions, and per-
sonally knew him from that time
until his passing. Mr.. Cox pos
sessed lot of droll humor. His
standard of dress was about the
same as other prosperous citizens
of that time. He was intellectual
1y, far above the average, and
was blessed with a most splen-
did companion. Mrs. Cox was
very pretty, very modest and
highly cultured as we'll, and the
perfect hostess.
I remember as of yesterday
when Tom Worth married Miss
Ruth Cox. The wedding took
place at Bride Creek, Grayson
county, Va. and arrangements had
been made with Frank Hardin, of
Jefferson, who kept the Frank
Harden Hotel, to have dinner pre-
pared for the wedding party. on
its return to Creston. Aunt Rho
dy Hardin, wife of Frank. was the
outstanding chef at the time. and
it was said that she had prepared
a great dinner, a regular banquet
for the bridal party Mr.. and Mrs.
Worth had their pictures taken on
the end of the porch Of the hotel,
which was where Mrs. Council
kept the post office. Owing to the
! prominence of the parties, there
was considerable excitement Gre
ated when the wedding party
reached the little town. I be-
lieve thas to have been in the
year of 1872, but it may have
been 1878.
Very truly,
G q pAPCONS
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28
Industrial Picture


During recent years North Carolina has
enjoyed a phenomenal industrial growth
and, thanks to the United States Census
Bureau, we now have, for the first time,
rather complete picture of the industrial
set-up of the state.
Contrary to rather general belief, there
are hundreds of industries in North Caro-
lima besides the textile mills, tobacco fac
tories and furniture plants.
Figures released for the year 1889 show
that there were total of 1925 industrial
establishments in the state, employing
285, $50 persons, with pay roll of over 1885,
100000 and an annual output of products
valued at nearly one and half billion dol
lars
Of this billion and a half, it IS true that
two-thirds of this vast sum is represented
by textiles and cigarette production, but
on the other hand there are 2,286 industrial
plants in which products other than tex
tiles, cigarettes and furniture are made. In
other words, North Carolina is gradually
becoming a fairly diversified industrial
state
There are, for example, 654 establish
ments engaged in food and kindred pro-
ducts production - bakery, canned fish,
creamery butter, flour, ice cream, meat
packing, picked fruits, vegetables, and SO
on, the total value of the output being over
$69,OOOOOO
Under wearing apparel and finished pro-
ducts there are So establishments, the out
put of which amounted to over S18,OOO,O00.
Under the general heading of pulp mills,
paper and paperboards, total of - plant
are listed, employing over 5000 persons
and the output value being over $21 100000.
There are 148 chemical and allied products
-cottonseed oil, drugs, fertilizers, paints,
tanning materials-with output of over $32,
100000
Under leather and leather products, 8
plants are listed, employing nearly 1000
people and having output value Of over &c.
100000
Still other classifications include print
ing, stone clay, glass, iron steel, electri-
cal machinery, motor vehicles, logging and
so on.
But to get back to our three largest
manufactured products, we find that there
are 10 cigarette factories, manufacturing
over 523 million dollars worth of cigarettes
annually. This is by far the largest single
item made and North Carolina makes two
thirds of all of the cigarettes manufactured
in the United States
A total of sos mills make textile pro-
ducts, to the tune of $50 million dollars
worth per year. We have 231 establish
ments making furniture of various kinds
Again North Carolina ranks first in the
nation in the manufacture of wooden
household furniture
Any way you look at it, North Carolina
is an outstanding state and we are delight
ed with the industrial progress made in re-
cent years. and by next year we hope to
have another industrial plant in Ashe coun-
ty. Just look at the value of the Wade Van
noy Manufacturing plant here. Lumber is
purchased from the farmers and fifty men
are now employed
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE is GIVEN

Attention is again called to the
schedule of the county welfare
department.
DR.. Robert King is in the Of
fees at jefferson every Wednes-
day from 10 until four o'clock
and Miss Cooper, the nurse, is in
the office on that day and also
every Saturday morning until
noon.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28

Production of American spring
and winter what this year will
reach 95O,953,0OO bushels, the U.
S. Department of Agriculture re-
ports.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28
LAMB POOLING SEPT. 4

The final lamb pooling Of the
season will be conducted next
Thursday, September 4, and all
growers are invited to participate
in this pooling. If they plan to take
part, they must notify the farm
agents office at once, Mr.. Rich
stated.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28
List Is Given

LISC is Given
Certificates have been issued to
the following drivers: Jefferson
school-Ronald Girtman, Billy
Joe Gentry, Robert Woodie, Har-
dy M. Green, Charles B. Weaver
and Howard Girtman.
observation-disclosures Little, Har-
ley Love, Ephriam Pennington,
Joseph R. Brown, Coy Oscar Sny-
der and Charlie Aurthor Stanley.
Virginia-Carolina e. R. Du-
vail, Jr., Jesse L. Jones and Ray
Hudler.
Healing Springs-Kent C. Dick
son and James M. Brown.
Nathan's Creek-Richard Frank
lin Sheets, Howard Brown, Dale
Atwood and William Howard
Tucker.
West Jefferson-Roy Carl Mil
Ter, Bland Bladin Severt, Robert
Trent Crawford and Ford Cooper.
Fleetwood - Sherman Norris,
Charles c. Edwards, Alfred Phil
lips and Blan Hill Green.
Elkland-Isaac Sidney Cooper
and Coolidge Holman.
One New School Bus
One of Ashe county's buses has
been replaced and the new bus is
much larger than the old one. It
has 19-foot bed and maximum
capacity of SO.
The average maximum capaci-
ty Of the rest of the county's bus
es is SO. Figures for last year show
that a total of 2,635 students
were transported daily. The total
daily average mileage of the 81
buses was 1,107 miles. Each bus
made an average of two trips dali
ly and each bus travelled an ave-
rage of 35.7 miles per day, haul
ing an average of 70 pupils per
bus.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-08-28
ASHE SCHOOLS Do
NOT HAVE DRIVERS

Continued From Page One)
During recent weeks, these
buses have been overhauled and
newly painted. According to the
mechanic, they are now in per
feet condition..
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-13
Now Amazing Proved
Hygienic> Protection
for Married Women

Thousands upon thousands Of women
have now learned to use a sensational,
scientific discovery for hygienic purposes.
This boon to womankind is not poison.
yet actually kills germs at contact. 1t
is called Zonite, and its action is amazing
when used in douche. II instantly kills
germs and bacteria on contact, yet it is
one douche proved safe-will not harm
delicate tissues. And Zonite deodorizes-
assures dsintiness. Helps keep one fresh.
clean and pure So successful has Zonite
been that over 100000 bottles have
already been used. Get Zonite from your
druggist today. It's surprisingly easy and
economical to use. Ideal for feminine
hygiene. Follow the simple directions
and enjoy proved hygienic protection
that you may never have known before.