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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27
More Volunteers
Are Wanted Now

Sam Davis, clerk to the Ashe
county draft board announced
that more volunteers for military
service were needed.
He explained that those who
volunteered now would be as
sured of immediate placements In
service.
Ashe county's next quota for
April is set at Is and at present
there are only IS volunteers on
the list, which will exactly fill
the quota without allowing any
addition for requirements should
some of the men fail to pass ply
steal requirements:
It was pointed out that if more
did not volunteer within the near
future it would be necessary to
draft men. Two volunteers have
registered within the past few
days. They are Phil Houck, of
West Jefferson and Alfred Rich
ardson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27
Farmers VOteOn
Soil Conservation
Until Saturday NJ,
Ballot Boxes in Every Com
munity; Early Indications
Are Favorable.

Unofficial estimates today re-
vealed that the majority of farm
ers in Ashe and Allegheny coun-
ties are voting in favor of the
proposed creation of New River
Soil Conservation district for the
two counties, c. j. Rich reports.
Ballot boxes were placed in
stores and other public places in
every community, on Monday,
and will remain open until Sat-
urday night. All farmers who
have not voted are urged to do
so in order to determine the pub
lie opinion on the proposed pro-
ject.
It was pointed out that the act
Of voting does not obligate the
voter in any manner but is mere
ly an expression of his opinion
on the matter.
Because of the topography and
farming practices in Ashe and
Allegheny, a soil conservation
program for improving the soil
and preventing erosion is badly
needed here as we'll as in many
other sections of the state.
A soil conservation district can
be established for the two coun-
ties provided a majority of the
farmers favor it and without ex-
pense or obligation to the farm
ers will mean the saving of
thousands of dollars to farmers
annually.
w. D. Lee, soil conservationist
of the extension division of State
College who has been, conducting
a series of meetings throughout
the two counties relative to the
establishment of the district, ex-
planned that such a plan would
result in a demonstration project
and CCC camp work to control
erosion and to improve the soil.
Such a project would also assist
in the work. There are many 9TH
Continued on Page Four)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27
Celebration
To Be Held Sat.
Full Day Program, Dance in
The Evening. Public Is
Invited To Attend.

Plans are now being completed
for the observance Of the eighth
national anniversary of the Civil
ian Conservation Corps service, at
the Laurel Springs CCC camp,
Saturday when a full day pro-
gram ending with > dance j. the
evening, will be carried or.
The morning exercises will
start at 10:45 with an address of
welcome by 1t. Joe r. Hender-
son, camp commanding officer;
history of the c. c. c., by Mr..
Kiddoo and an address by Gov.
r. A. Doughton. Company forma-
ton will take place from HAS to
IL. A barbecue lunch will be
served free to everybody from
q until 100 o'clock.
From 1870 until 2::3O visitors
will inspect the camp; 2:30 to
$3.50 they will inspect nearby
work on projects and parks.
That night, from 9 until IL o.
clock, a dance will be held and
music will be furnished by an Or
chestra and string band for both
round and square dancing.
"The public is most cordially
invited to attend and to join with
us in this celebration" Raymond
J. Kiddoo, camp educational ad-
visor said.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27
To Hold Countrywide
Grade & High School
Spelling Bees April III
Sponsored by American Leg
ion and Journal-Sentinel.
Rules Announced.

Two Ashe county school spell
ling bees will be held at the
courthouse on Friday night, April
II, under the sponsorship of the
American Legion and the Win
ston-Salem Journal-Sentinel.
In the grade spelling bee, each
school in the county that has a
5th., 9Th. and 9TH. grade will be
permitted to send one representa-
tive to compete in the county
wide spelling, and each grade in
the high schools will be permit
ted to send a representative to
take part in the high school spell
ling bee.
To the winners of each bee, the
local Legion post will present me-
dals.
In view of the fact that eighth
graders are allowed to take part
in the Journal-Sentinel spelling
bee, the winner of the grade con-
test will be given the opportuni-
ty to participate in the high
school spelling bee and the last
one of the eighth graders or this
winner of the grade contest to re-
main standing in the high school
bee will be declared the winner
of the Us contest in this county
and will be entitled to 60 to Win
ston-Salem on April 10 and par
ticipate in the finals there, Supt.
Hash stated.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27
Need For Flood
Control Studied

Walter Rose, of the flood con-
troll division of the United States
department of agriculture and j.
F. Criswell, of the extension SER
vice, met with a group of citizens
in the office of the county farm
agent yesterday and discussed
flood damages in Ashe county
and possible ways Of controlling
floods in the future.
These two men plan to return
to the county next month and to
make a complete survey. This
survey will also include the en-
tire New River area in this Sec
ton of North Carolina and Vir-
ginia. After all facts are OBJ
tanned, it is possible that some
program Of flood control will be
worked out.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27
DEMONSTRATION FARMERS
COMMITTEE MAPS PLANS

A meeting of the newly elected
Ashe county demonstration far
mers committee was held yester-
day afternoon in the farm agents
office, and at this meeting definite
plans and goals for the year were
outlined and will be sent to the
demonstration farmers. The men,
bers of the committee are Walter
Pennington, Paul Miller, Edgar
Dickson and J. r. Phipps, all of
whom are demonstration farmers.
The total number of these far
mers in the county at the present
time is about 40
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27
MATTRESS PROJECT
DEALNE ANNOUNCED

April 30 is the deadline for filing
applications for mattresses and
there is no assurance that the
program will be continued next
year, County Agent c. J. Rich
announced yesterday.
A total of nearly 1000 mattress
es have been made here in Ashe
county and others interested in
filing applications for either mat
tresses or comforts are urged to
do Immediately.
Orders for enough material to
make a 1000 comforts have been
placed and work will be started
on them as soon as this material
arrives he said.
Those who have filed applica-
tons but who have not paid filing
fees are urged to make these
payments before April 80.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27

The extension of the North
Wlkesboro-West Jefferson star
route to +Smethport, Warrensville,
Bina and Lansing has been ap-
proved by the Post Office De-
partment in Washington and will
become effective next Tuesday,
April I, it was announced here
this week.
There will be no change in the
present schedule. The carrier is
to leave North Wilkesboro at 7:15
A. M. and arrive in West Jeffer-
son at 10 A. M. Instead of waiting
around here until 12:45, as he has
been doing, the carrier will leave
at 1915 for Smethport, Warrens-
vile, Bina and Lansing and will
return here by 1890 o'clock and
leave for North Wilkesboro at
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27
Lansing School
Again Wins Out
1nCounty Debate
Negative Team Won Over w.
Jefferson Last Fri. Get
Cup For Keeps.

The Lansing high school debat-
ing team won a close decision
over the West Jefferson team in
the finals of the Rotary-sponsored
Ashe county high school debating
contest, held last Friday night at
the courthouse.
This victory gave the Lansing
school permanent possession of
the handsome debating trophy
which they have won two years.
Speaking on the winning team
were Jessie Brooks and Irene
Baldwin. They had the negative
side of the question. "Resolved,
that the United States should
adopt policy of requiring one
year of military training of all
able-bodied men before they
reach the age of 23''.
The West Jefferson affirmative
team was ably represented by
Ruth Greene and Mary Hairless.
Rotarian Ira Johnston presided
and the awards were made by
Representative w. B. Austin. A
fairly good crowd was present.
Prof. B. H. Duncan and Prof.
J. A. Martin and Prof Ron Davis
thanked the Rotary club for it's
interest in the schools and for the
promotion of debating.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27
Stansberry Is To
Be Buried Today
Ashn Post of American Legion
Will Conduct Service
At The Grave.

Funeral service will be held
this morning. at 1000 o'clock al
the Lansing Presbyterian church
for Gather Stansberry, well
known Lansing man who died
Tuesday morning, following ser
ious illness.
Rev. Carl Stark, Jr. will be in
charge of the service at the
church and the Ashe county post
of the American Legion, of which
the deceased was a member, will
conduct a special service at the
grave.
Mr.. Stansberry who was 4e
years old at the time of his death
saw service in the last World war
He had been in i'll health fol-
some time, but his sudden death
came as a shock to his many
friends.
He is survived by his wife, and
two daughters, Opal and Helen
Stansberry, all of Lansing.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27
Mrs. Shepherd Was
Buried On Tuesday

Funeral service was held on
Tuesday morning at the Giles
pie Presbyterian church for Mrs.
Elizabeth Shepherd, 80, of Lam
sing who died on Sunday morning
following serious illness.
The funeral which was con-
Quoted by Revs. R. H. Stone, Carl
Stark, and w. GRAPHICAL, was at
tended by a large crowd. The de-
ceased was we'll known in Ashe.
She is survived by the follow
ing son sand daughters: Ambrose,
Fieldon, Arthur, Aaron Shepherd,
Mrs. Rebecca Bare, Mrs. Alice
Green.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27
Sheep Growers
To Hold Annual
Meeting Apr. 5th
list Annual Meeting to be Held
At Courthouse. To Give
Complete Reports.

The first annual meeting Of the
Ashe County Sheep Growers AS
ISOLATION will be held on Satur-
day afternoon, April 5. at 2 o.
clock in the courthouse, H. D.
Quessenberry, secretary, an
nounced yesterday.
He also announced that a meet
ing of the associations directors
will be held in Jefferson Satur-
day morning at 10 o'clock.
At the annual meeting, directors
and officers will be elected, fl
nancial reports of the insurance
program and complete reports of
the dipping vat will be given.
"Our year ends on April l and
all township directors are urged
to send in Immediately full in
formation about any losses in
their township" Mr.. Quessenber-
ry stated.
L. I. Case, of the extension SER
vice, plans to attend the meeting
and to discuss the outlook for
sheep growers.
w. B. Austin is president of the
county sheep growers association
and Bob Phipps is treasurer. 1t
was one of the first organizations
of its kind in this section of the
south. It's membership numbers
over 100.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27
Rev. T. J. HOuck
To Preach Sun

It was announced this week
that Rev. T. J. Houck, retired
Methodist minister would preach
at the regular Sunday morning
service at the West Jefferson
Methodist church, on Sunday at
eleven o'clock.
MIR. Houck will supply for Mr..
Wood who has been undergoing
treatment in the Elkin hospital
for several days due to an infected
sinus. His many friends will be
glad to learn that his condition is
now improved.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27
DEADLINE FOR SIGNING
APPLICATIONS is MON

The deadline for signing appli-
cations for AAA payments earned
in 1910 is next Monday. A report
from the farm agents office yes
terday indicated that there are
still nearly 100 applications that
have not been signed. No pay
ments can be made unless the
applicants are signed by the far
mer.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27
Friday, Saturday And Monday
AsHE COUNTY

is the air-c conditioned section of
North Carolina whose altitude
ranges from 5000 to $500 feet
above sea level. Twenty-Five miles
Of the PARKWAY run through
the county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-03-27

ASHE COUNTY NEEDS

a large industrial plant, agricul-
tural departments in its high
schools, rural telephone lines, a
soil conservation project, coun-
ty recreation center, and more
hard surfaced highways. Let's get
them!
Evening star., 1941-03-30

over the contest, Wally forgot there
had ever been quarrel.
Paget's contest! If a person men,
toned any other subject in the
younger crowd. nobody even heard
her. Only Clifford. laughing and kid
ding around, had a moment or a
thought for anything except lights
and angles. trick shots and well,
it was the first time Isabelle had ever
had to live the life of a wallHower!
A wallAower and cheering section
combined, for every time she turned
her head somebody stuck a snapshot
under her nose, and she had to go
through practically convulsions of
admiration or everybody would have
said that she was jealous.
Wally, like everybody else, was
pouring dozens of snapshots into the
contest; but. unlike everybody else,
he allowed only Susie to see them. So
Isabelle was spared having to look
at them. though she wondered if that
could have been much more torture
than having to hear about them 0d
infnitns ad naseseons, or whatever the
Latin was.
Wally was still pouring in snap
shots. and Susie was still Dragging
Evening star., 1941-03-30

lHE telephone bell tinkled. She lifted
the receiver and heard Clifford Reeds
voice, teasing and gay: "Are you still
mad at me?"
81 could hardly be exactly pleased!
Goodby" She hung up. feeling a
little better now. At this bitter mo-
ment it helped a person to find some
body besides herself on whom she
could vent her disapproval.
But it didn't help during the days
that followed. Clifford continued to
find it highly amusing that person
would be hurt at his siding with
Wally against her She missed having
Clifford solidly on her side in the long,
long days, with him treating her as if
he thought her as cute as resentful
kitten; with Susie treating her as if
she were a little nobody who had
never even been asked to participate
in Paget's contest at all; with Wally
treating her as if there had never been
a quarrel between them.
He made no effort to meet Isabelle
half way - of course, just by infer
ence - in admitting that their equally
hasty tempers had made equally silly
fools of them both. In his excitement
Evening star., 1941-03-30

about them, up to the hour when
Paget's contest was officially closed.
A week had to pass before the great
day arrived; the day when, at four
o'clock in the afternoon, Miss Serena
Paget would unveil the winning pic
ture before a waiting world.
Isabelle had never known such a
week. After all the activity leading up
to it, there was now nothing to keep a
PERSONS mind off the suspense of
waiting. One minute convinced that
Susie's would never. never, be the
picture unveiled in Paget's window.
the next minute convinced Susie's
picture would undoubtedly be the one.
At long last the great day dawned.
1t was three thirty and Isabelle,
dressed in her best, was ready to set
out for Paget's Art Shoppe. Her
mother stopped her at the front door.
Strengthening a cornflower in the
cluster on Isabelle's hat, she smiled
down into the tense pretty face be-
meath the wide straw brim. 81 don't
SUPPOSE" she said. there's anything
so hard to take as something we bring
on ourselves"
'But can take it" Isabelle MAIN
tanned stoutly.
"Of course you canr' Rosalie said.
She spanked at her child's skirts,
sending her on her way.
Traffic, slow in every downtown
street, made isabelle late. When she
arrived at Paget's Art Shoppe the
winning picture had already been un-
veiled. In its elaborate frame the pic
ture filled the show window. and a
group of passersby were standing on
the sidewalk, looking at it. Isabelle
couldn't bear to look until she was
square in front of the window. Then
she saw picture of Susie.
Susie with Pitchy photographed
against background of sunlit clouds
as if they walked atop hill. Pitchy
straining forward on his leash. pulling
Susie along through a wind that
swirled her skirts about her and blew
her hair back from her laughing face.
And below, on the picture frame, was
(Confinvsd on pogs 15)
Evening star., 1941-04-30

MERCURY la41 club convertible coupe;
beautiful Capri blue finish with matching
genuine blue leather upholstery. tan top,
super white-wall tires radio heater and
many other extras, very low mileage per-
sonally driven: substantial discounts or will
accept trade; new-Car guarantee. Ask for
Mr.. Wolfe.
TOWN & COUNTRY MOTORS,
1S07 14th St NV MI 5000
Evening star., 1941-04-30

PACKARD convertible sedan, like new: ra-
do heater owner leaving city sacrifice,
S335; terms, 500 cash, S22 month. Roper,
40 r 1 n e
Evening star., 1941-04-30

PACKARD 1897 7-paSs limousine S-cyl
model 1902; black finish. 6 disc wheels
white sidewall tires radio This clean
car is certainly remarkable value al S445.
c. c. c. Guaranty. Caritol Cadillac Co,
1922 22nd s.. NV: MA. 1900. open eve
ninqS ClnSnd SUNDAYS
Evening star., 1941-04-30

OLDSMOBILE 1899 de luxe custom sedan;
automatic gear shift, radio, heater; like
new; $4,000 miles sacrifice, S565. Roper,
Evening star., 1941-04-30
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

sTUDEBAKER 1910 Pres" de luxe 4-dr
sedan: Studebaker cars have always been
recognized as among Americas finest and
this guaranteed Trew Value car that has
very low mileage has been carefully driven
by its original owner ONLY Equipped with
a fine heater and other extras, it is an
exceptional TREW value at only S7S7.
THE TREW MOTOR CO..
1926 14th st. NV. 14th and Pa. Ave. s e.
Open Evenings and SUNDAYS.
STUDEBAKER 1898 Commander club
sedan; very attractive car. equipped with
radio. heater and overdrive; a one-owner
car in excellent condition mechanically
and in appearance; We'll forth S4S7: Butler
Bonded LEE D. BUTLER. INC, 112l 21st
NV. District 1918.
sTUDEBAKER 1910 Commander 4-door
sedan; original blue finish like new,
driven only II 900 miles by original owner,
equal TO new in every detail. equipped
with radio. climatiZer' save considerable
on this fine car: NOW S797. Butler
Bonded LEE D. BUTLER, INC, 112l 2Ist
NV. District 1918.
STUDEBAKER 1888 President club sedan;
black finish, radio, fine motor and 3 very
good tires, very attractive car that we
have priced to sell Immediately for S547
Butler Bonded. LEE D. BUTLER. INC,
1884 Pa. ave. Sc. Atlantic 43I4.
Evening star., 1941-04-30
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

STUDEBAKER 1910 Champion club sedan;
black finish, with radio; economical family
car that Will give you new-car service in
every detail: reduced to sell quickly for
S597. Butler Bonded. LEE D. BUTLER
INC, 1884 Pa. ave. Sc. Atlantic 43l4.
Evening star., 1941-04-30

MERCURY 1899 town sedan: original Mer-
curry metallic finish looks like new driven
less than 10000 miles; dual equirment
throughout; perfect mechanical condition:
90-day guarantee in writing Priced at
only $3.50; $50 down, SIS month LOGAN
MOTORS, 18th and NJ SITS. NV RE 325I
Evening star., 1941-04-30

PACKARD 1870 convertible coupe S-cyl..
model 800: black finish black top black
This car has been driven exactly 2.36S
miles, 1t therefore is in Just about new-car
condition. 1925. c. c. c. Guaranty. Cap
1900. open evenings, closed Sundays.
Evening star., 1941-04-30

NASH 1910 5-pass. 4-door tr sedan, 6-cyl.
Ambassador; gray finish. SpotleSS interior,
IS cean m car You viii nd it prced FAY
below the market at S625. C. c. c. Guar
anty. Capitol Cadillac Co, 1922 22nd St
Evening star., 1941-04-30

PONTIAC 1897 2-door sedan: good condi-
ton; MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE for less
than outstanding balance Only SILL
Rear of service station 2nd and Constitu-
tion ave. NV
Evening star., 1941-04-30

= = 7 4 : = NV
Hyattsville, Md.
Evening star., 1941-04-30
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

WILLYS 1889 de luxe coupe, 10000;
brand-new condition; sacrifice, SIS cash,
S23 month Mr. Roper. 1880 r. !. ne. l.
Evening star., 1941-04-30

OLDsMOBLE 1889 4-door tr sedan, s.
cyl. large trunk, black finish, spotless in
radio, heater and defroster; you will find
this very clean car, certainly the price
iI Is low at SS5255 C. C; e; Guaranty.
Ma. 5000. Open evenings. closed Sundays
Evening star., 1941-01-08
S950,000 Budget Item
Brightens Hopes for
Memorial PARKWAY
S250.000 Is Requested
For Lond Acquisition,
500, 900 for Work

Prospects for major steps toward
ington Memorial Parkway were good
as the 1912 budget was forwarded
to Congress today.
The budget requests Congress to
appropriate s250,000 to acquire land
for the George Washington Me-
mortal Parkway and 100000 for
additional construction along its
right-of way.
The S250,000 is asked to be ap-
propriated to the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission,
which is designated by the Capper-
Cramton Act as purchasing agent of
land for the parkway. The s700,0
is asked for the National Park Serv-
i've, the executive Office charged
with construction of the parkway
itself.
100000 Item First of Kind.
The 100000 item is the first of
its kind ever to be asked for the
parkway. 1t represents part of a
$6,000,000 request for further work
on the Blue Ridge National Park
way, the Natchez-Trace Parkway
and the George Washington Me-
mortal Parkway. In .1941, $4,000, 900
were provided for the first two. but
funds for the local project have
been allotted recently from the
general roads and trails funds of
the National Park Service and
P. w. A. appropriations. A total
OF slightly more than $1000,000 has
been made available in this way
since 1896. First unit of the park
way, the Mount Vernon Memorial
Highway, was completed with direct
congressional appropriations in 1882
OF the s6,000.000, So, 100000 is asked
for the Blue Ridge Parkway, which
will top the Blue Ridge from the
southern end of Skyline Drive to
Great Smoky Mountains National
Park in North Carolina and Tennes-
see, and $1,600,000 for the Natchez-
Trace Parkway, which will touch
parts of Mississippi, Alabama and
Tennessee.
Recognized as Major Project.
Significance of the 100000 item is
that the National Park Service and
the Budget Bureau have recognized
that the George Washington Park
way is too big a project to be built
with uncertain allotments from time
to time from general park road
funds.
1t is recommended that $3.50, 900
be appropriated to further the COM
missions purchase of park, park
way and playground land within
the District of Columbia and that
100000 be made available for ex-
tension of the Anacostia park Sys-
tenn into Maryland. In accordance
with the provisions of the Capper-
Cramton Act, one-third of this
sum is to be provided by the COM
mission and two-thirds is an ad-
vance to the Maryland National
Capital Park and Planning Com
mission, repayable In eight years
by that agency.
Evening star., 1941-01-08

smile, that she should feel free to
take another picture. After obtain
ing assurance from the section chief
that he would not be made "un-
happy" by such an exchange, Miss
Mechlin asked for one in the group
she had put together.
A total of Sc pictures were sold
from the time of the artist jury's
judging to the close of the exhibi-
ton, nine being bought during the
show, which was held in the Fed
eral agency's galleries at Seventh
and D streets S.W.
Some critics who joined Miss
Mechlin in picking groups of water
colors for the exhibition, during
which they were offered for sale at
$50 per picture, were Miss Helen
Buchalter, Daily News: Miss Elisa
beth Poe, the Times-Herald; Miss
Alice Graeme, assisted by Miss Rose
Chat tf1eld- Taylor, the Post, and Miss
Jane Watson, Magazine of Art.