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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10
WPA Rolls In County Reduced AS Farming Season Opens
Ten Boys Drafted
To Fill COunty's
Quota This Week
Leonard Harrison Shepherd Is
First Draftee. Twelve
Leave Tomorrow.
PLAN PARTY TONIGHT

This week is the first time that
the Ashe county draft board has
had to fill it's conscriptionists quo
ia via draft.
Tomorrow morning IL young
men will leave here for Undue
ton into military service and of
this number 10 of them have
been drafted. The other two are
volunteer-draftees, which gives
the county a total of So volun-
teers who have been sent to
camp. This is regarded as being
exceptionally good since a large
number of counties had to resort
to drafting some time ago.
Leonard Harrison Shepherd, of
Crumpler, 22-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. B. H. Shepherd, has the
distinction of being the county's
first drafted man. His order num-
Der is 3. Doughton Sheets, hold
ing order number l and Winfred
Wayne Sturgill, with order num-
Der 2 were placed in third class
because of having dependents.
Shepherd is a graduate of Heal
ing Springs and has had one year
at Brevard College. For the past
several months he has been work.
ing at Fort Bragg, making good
money. "No, I'm not anxious to
give up my work and enter the
army, but I'm ready to serve my
country" he is quoted as saying.
The other 9 who have been
drafted to fill this weeks call-to-
colors quota are: John Mack Far
rington, Glendale Springs; Bland
Eller, Jefferson; Preston William
Pennington, Wagner; BERTHE Lee
Bare, Wagner; Fred Herman
Parsons, Lansing; Mack Holman,
West Jefferson; Robert Lee Cox,
Tuckerdale; Ray Mitchell, Clifton
and Leonard, Rex Bare, Wagner.
The two Volunteers are Ray
mond Lee Barker, Crumpler and
Phil Houck route l, West Jeffer-
son.
BERTHE Lee Bare probably isn't
so anxious to leave home, either.
He was married about six weeks
ago. This didn't count for defer
ment, however, as dependents via
the matrimonial route have to be
dated as of last June.
The Ashe post of the American
Legion's special entertainment
committee plans to give the IL
young men a combination theatre
and treat party tonight.
To date 375 questionnaires have
been sent out. Others will be
mailed out in the near future.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10
Quiet Easter Expected In Ashe;;
Churches Plan Special Services
Merchants Plan For Record
Business Fri, Sat-; Fish
ing Season Opens.

Easter is expected to be quiet
ly observed here with most of
the churches planning special SER
vices for Sunday. Nothing in the
way of special observance has
been planned for Monday. Schools,
stores and other public business
houses are planning to remain
open as usual on Monday.
Rev. Hoyt Wood, pastor of the
West Jefferson Methodist church
said that a special service would
be held at his church on Sunday
morning, featuring Easter music
by the choir. D.,
At the Baptist church Rev. w.
T. Wilmington has also planned
special Easter services for Sunday
morning as we'll as Sunday night.
The Methodists at Warrens-
vile will arise early; for a sun
rise service has been planned
there by Eev. J. C. Wootton, Jr.
Most of the Presbyterian church
es and others throughout the
county will observe Easter in
some part of their services.
AS Easter comes later than US
ual, warm weather is predicted
and Easter bonnets are expected
to make their appearance here
without fear of snow this year.
The merchants are predicting re-
cord business on Friday and Sat-
urday, due to the fact that much
of the spring weather has been
unfavorable lately.
AS Easter ushers in the fishing
season, Monday will probably
find many fans seated along the
banks of streams of the county.
And while it is a little early
for picnics some of them are ex-
pected to be seen along sections
of the Blue Ridge Parkway, now
open for travel.
Children who had to hunt eggs
in one of the deepest SHOWS Of
the season last year are planning
to hunt among green grass which
is already spreading a carpet on
most of the lawns here.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10
Close Eight Road
Projects Because
Of Big Lay-Off
Around 700 Men Still on WPA.
Start Widening Project
Between JefferSOnS.
10 ROAD PROJECTS

Several hundred men in Ashe
county have been released from
WPA projects during the past
two or three weeks in order that
they might devote their full time
to farming, it was learned yester-
day from the county WPA SUPER
visor's office in Jefferson.
A hundred or two more men
are expected to be cut off this
month so that they can raise
crops and gardens. eyes, we are
getting release orders every few
days." B. w. Jones, county SUPER
visor, stated. "Of course there are
others who are being cut off be-
cause their 18 months have ex-
PRED and still others have Sc
cured private employment" he
explained. There are now around
700 men working on the WPA in
Ashe county.
The spring lay-offs have made
it necessary to close of the Is
countrywide road projects. The
ones that were closed last Friday
are: Beaver Creek road project,
Silas Creek, Chestnut Hill road,
two projects in the Roaring Fork
section, one in the Buckeye Sec
ton near Nello, one in Piney
Creek and another project across
Buck mountain.
These projects were shut down
because a large percentage of the
men working on them were cut
off, it was stated. The other work
ers were transferred to various
projects.
Ten Still In Operation
Work is being continued on the
following 10 countrywide road
projects: Fleetwood-Todd road,
which is practically completed,
Todd Three Top road, head of Big
Laurel, Little Horse Creek, one
on Big Horse Creek, oneEn the
EIurric;pse section to the Virginia
line, Piney Creek, from Lansing;
Big Helton, starting at the mouth
of the creek, Weaversford road,
Continued on Page Eight
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10
FISHING SEASON TO
OPEN ON EASTER

Disciples Of Isaac Walton
who have been wanting to en-
gage in their favorite sport
may do so this week end as
Easter Sunday and Monday are
open dates for trying for the
warm water speciessof fish and
Sunday will also mark the
opening ~of trout season which
has been moved up for the
Easter holidays. "
Ashe county's game warden,
Harvey Good m a n, said that
there were a number Of we'll
stocked streams in the county
which would probably attract
fishermen on the opening pro-
vided the weather is at all fav-i
Orable. Johnnie is expected to
start digging for earth worms
and the more experienced fish
erman who makes a sport of
it, getting out all of his fancy
bait and equipment.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10
LII Children
Attend IL Free
Dental Clinics

A total Of lit children re-
ceived free dental treatment in
the IL school clinics conducted in
Ashe county since the first of the
year by Dr. E. T. Koonce, a re-
port from the county health de-
partment this week revealed.
The detailed report is as fol-
lows: number inspected and treat
ed, 1924; number of filings, 628;
number of extractions, LIS;
children's teeth cleaned, LIB; to-
tai number of operations, 2,355.
Number of lectures on oral n.y.
giene, %. Estimated attendance,
1,117.
Clinics were held in the follow
ing schools: Big Ridge, Elkland,
Fleetwood, Glendale Springs, Idle
wild, Jefferson, Mill Creek, Ma
than's Creek, Oval, Piney Creek,
Toliver and West Pine Swamp.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10
Making Continued
Effort To Secure
Defense Industry
Surveys Distributed. Funds
Are Needed to Garry On
Councils Program.

Through the Northwestern
and Western North Carolina In
dustrial Council, the advantages
of locating a national defense in
dustry or private allied industry
in Ashe county are being kept
constantly before the war depart
ment's attention.
Congressman r. L. Doughton is
also keeping watchful eye and
has urged the war department to
investigate this section.
An attractive, brief and COM
prehensive survey has been made
Of the county and copies of this
survey are on file in the Wash
ington and Raleigh offices of the
North Carolina department of
commerce and industry and in the
national defense council offices.
Copies will also be sent to Lee
Gravely, of Rocky Mount, who
was this week appointed direc-
tor of the division of federal-state
cooperation, as field supervisor
for this state. Mr.. Gravely is
keenly interested in this section
as he has a summer home at
Roaring Gap.
Langdon Scott is district chair
man of the area council and L.
P. Coward is chairman of the
county committee. The county's
initial quota of funds to cover
necessary expenses involved in
carrying on the council activity
is $50. Mr.. Coward said he would
appreciate it if individuals and
merchants will make contribu-
tons to this fund.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10
Ashe Superior Court
Will Open Monday;
Expect Short Session
Only AZ Cases Listed on Dock
ct, Most Of Which Are
Minor Charges.
ROUSSEAU TO PRESIDE

The one-week April term of the
Ashe county superior court for the
trial Of criminal cases will open
next Monday, with Judge J. A.
Rousseau, of North Wilkesboro,
presiding and Earle McMichael,
of Winston-Salem, as solicitor.
]. D. Stansberry reported yes
terday that the docket for the
term is light. Only At cases were
listed on it yesterday for trial and
none of them involve major or
sensational charges.
Johnny Lambert is charged
with assault in two cases and in
another case he is charged with
driving while intoxicated and
driving recklessly.
George Bard, of Wagner, will
face charges of shooting his wife,
which resulted in serious injury.
It is understood, however, that
she has fully recovered.
Charged with violation of the
prohibition law are Connie OAR
nell, Roy Lewis, Coy Lambert
Reaves, Hob Crepps, Irdel Oar
nell, Mrs. Lizzie Combs, Charlie
Price, Elmer and Wade Hanover
Listed under non-support charg-
es are Earl Burleson, Elmer
Francis, c. T. Handy, Jr., Har-
old Bare, Herman Wood and
Preston Lambert.
Wise Baldwin and V. w. Carter
are charged with giving worth
less checks.
Wade GRAPHICAL, Howard Com
er and Charles Roupe will face
charges for operating a car I'M
der the influence Of intoxicants.
Clifford Howell is charged with
resisting an officer and Cinda
Eastridge, of operating bawdy
house. Gene Holman will answer
to charges of carrying a con-
cealed weapon and assault.
1t is predicted that court will
not last the full week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10
Pomona Grange To
Meet Friday Night

The Ashe Pomona Grange will
meet tomorrow night at 1880 o.
clock at the Riverview high
school, with the Laurel Grange
members serving as hosts and
hostesses. Miss Lenna Gambill,
secretary, announces.
"Our chief topic of discussion
will be defense and I hope every
member in the county will at
tend" Miss Gambill states.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10
Ca1nbiu.E Elected
Chairman Co.
Education Board

The new Ashe county board of
education, composed of J. w.
Gambill, Of West Jefferson; J. o.
Blevins, of Lansing and Bryan
Oliver, of Jefferson held an or
ganization meeting Monday.
Mr.. Gambill was elected chair
man Of the board.
Action on the election of sup
erintendent and the appointment
of school committees was deferred
until another meeting which may
be held this Saturday afternoon,
it was stated.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10
To Hold Crippled
Clinic April 10th

Final plans are now being made
to hold a regular crippled child
ren's clinic at the county health
department offices in Jefferson
next Wednesday afternoon, April
Is, starting at 2 o'clock.
DR.. ]. S. Gaul will be in charge
and all children are invited to at
tend the free clinic. A number
of patients receive regular treat
ment at each clinic.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10

Farmers in North Carolina last
year produced their largest Irish
potato crop since 1887, reports
the State Department of Agricul-
ture.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10

Lespedeza is North Cardinals
most important hay crop, reports
the State Department of Agricul-
ture.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10

When the u S. seized Italian, German Danish ships
American ports for protective custody"
age the axis powers protested the action the
department. typical the u stepped in is the
above in which Italian cheer Italian flag
rounded by u shortly after their ship was seized
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10
ASHE COUNTY NEEDS

a large industrial plant, agricul-
tural departments in its high
schools, rural telephone lines,
soil conservation project, coun-
ty recreation center, and more
hard surfaced highways. Let's get
them!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-10
AsHE COUNTY

is the ir-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.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-08
He Reports for Duty

Then Mr. Lawrie reported 1040 West Fort street with
simple luggage he warned to bring only necesies and
his order in his checked and he surrendered
his clothing for small Identification disc Next he started
his physical of them at each of these
stations and this order:
!. laboratory; 2. denta g. eye ear. throat;
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-08
From Railroad TO Army

Here, then, is what happened to Detroiter, Alex
Lawrie of 4611 Pacific Mr. Lawrie in civilian life
had been clerk in the Seaboard Railways Detroit offices;
before that he had been with the Chicago and Northwestern
Railroad before that clerk with the Federal Bureau
of Investigation.
Mr. Lawrie graduated from Northwestern High
School in January 1888 and after that took secretara
at The Business Institute He's young, just "a,
neither married engaged Then came the draft law
and he drew Order Number 202 with Local Draft Board
No. 81 His draft board classified him la available
for immediate service) after he passed board doctors
physical examination.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-08
Eight Ste1
Induction Day in the
Of One Detroit Sele,

a YOT far out West Fort street there are double
" doors through which pass the Most Perfect
- Men in southeastern Michigan.
It's the army's draft induction station, the
second floor of the corset factory at 1040. Every
day, five days week, between 200 and 800 men from
Is to SO enter in the early morning and in the late
afternoon march away as privates in the United
States Army.
Much has been spoken much written about how all this
about but there's been clear picture of what will
goes there.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19
May Not Be So Long

Nayot its -us a~u-n4ue--. 4. s..4l-I
thing AKIN To- laat. ou. Nc have.
never tho.-ht tals Ha. W-u.a .a@l a-.
long a. some people W.l..u have.
Americans believe. N. that We re-
gard Il IS anywhere al.- an end, o~l.
there newer was d time IL tats OF.
any othes war When there vas moi.
the possibility that the whole ting.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19

# Your Car Is Slow and Sluggish
giving low gas mileage, we car
locate and correct the trouble with
our Sun motor testing equipment.
Eveready Chevrolet Co., phone TOT.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19

A TRUETONE r A D O FOR
Christmas Is something the whole
family will enjoy. Table models at
Sl2.95 up and console models at
$500 to 500 .95. Use u convent
ent budget plan. Western Auto
Associate Store, opposite post Of
flee. %
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19

FOR RENT: GARAGE AND EQUIP
ment formerly operated by }. T.
Johnson, North Henderson. CAL
336-W or Apply at N. Y. a. l9-lt
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19

ANY KIND OF HOME BUILDING
or Improvements can be financed
by us. Easy monthly repayments.
Henderson Building & Loan Asso-
citation, Al. B. Wester, Secy. (2)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19

FOR THE BEST MATERIAL AND
workmanship at popular prices
bring your shoes to Norwich ohoe
Repair, phone All. We call tor aha
deliver. lz-u
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19
Spain Keeps Old
Status In New Wa

Continued from Page One)
ran0 Suner talked both with the
British ambassador, SIT Samuel
Hoare. and German Ambassador
Eberhard Won TOhreg.
The Spanish government ear
ller had been informed officially
by L. S. Ambassador alexander
w. Weddell of the United States
declarations of Wal against
Japan and the axis.
Ireland's president is elected b,
direct vote of the people and serve
seven years.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19

LOST PHOTOGRAPH OF YOUNG
man wearing cap and gown. Re
ward to finder II brought to Dis
patch office. l9-4t
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19

COME TO THE FARMERS
Warehouse for your fruits
and contectiOneries and you
will save money. We are To-
Gated on Horner street and III
front of Teiser's store. We
have a big stock on hand and
we must sell. Prices must be
cheap. Just give us a test. G..
T. Ntathery. l9-2tl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19
ANSWERS S.

! On January e, 1871. on IeaIuA
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19

Get Results

FIRE HAZARDS INCREASE WITH
the coming of cold weather. We
are prepared to give you full pro-
lection. Citizens Bank and Trust
Co, Insurance Department u-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19

WE HAVE A COMPLETE STOCk
,i battery operated radios and bat
ferries. See us before you buy
your battery radio. Hughes ui-
n,tlre Co l0-l0t
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19
WANT ADS
Get Results

FOR RENT APARTMENT ON BELLE
street three rooms and bath. Al. b
W,.ter 1873.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19

Come ind and let us help
YOU PLEASE others as we'll
as yourself with your
Christmas gifts.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19

CHRISTMAS TREES JUST RE-
celved, California fir pine, Dame
Hardware. lo-t'l
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-19

Attorney
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Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1941-06-26

In regard to after-wedding par
ties, plan a menu that's simple
and easy to serve, yet appetizing
and delicious to eat.
Since the proverbial color
scheme for the brides table is
green and white, plan to use
white flowers for the centerpiece:
if candles are used, they may
be white or green.
It is customary for the bride
to throw her bouquet to her at
tendants prior to her departure
on the wedding trip.
Since the excitement and emo
tional strain will undoubtedly up
set the bride. she'll not be able
to thoroughly enjoy her own re-
ception. For that reason, piece
of the cake should be cut and
wrapped for the couple to take
with them on their honeymoon.
The table decorations should be
saved for her to have on her re-
turn.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1941-06-26

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and salt with fiat
wire whisk. When
foamy add cream
Of tartar and con-
tinue beating I'M
til eggs are stiff
enough to hold up
in peaks, but not
dry. Fold in sug-
ar carefully, 2 Ia
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1941-06-26

And later when you recall the
wedding reception, if details have
been worked out sanely and care
fully beforehand, you'll know that
yours was an extra special after
wedding party.
Dainty rolled asparagus sand
witches and luscious peach short
cake, with an iced or hot beverage,
are sure to satisfy gay young appe-
tites. as well as appeal to the elders
taste for something different"
Deck the table with fresh flowers.
A fitting centerpiece is a replica Of
the brides bouquet one exactly
like that which she carried to the
altar. A sophisticated crepe paper
bridal couple will complete the ta-
BILE decorations.
Asparagus Rolled Sandwiches.
Remove crusts from q loaf Of
sandwich bread and cut in one-fourth
inch lengthwise slices. Butter slices
and cut in half. In each piece, place
stalk Of asparagus. Roll bread
carefully. pressing well along but
tered edge to hold it securely. Sprin-
kle asparagus with little salt and
paprika before rolling bread, II de-
sired.
The number of sandwich loaves
and the amount Of asparagus tips
you will need will, of course, de-
pend upon the length Of your guest
list.
Peach Shortcake.
cups sifted -four
teaspoon salt
teaspoons double-acting baking
powder
" cup butter or other shortening
"a cup milk
11s quarts sliced peaches.
sweetened
Sift -four once, measure, add bak-
ing powder and salt, and sift again.
Cut in shortening; add milk all at
once and stir carefully until all -four
is dampened. Then stir vigorously
until mixture forms a soft dough
and follows spoon around bowl Turn
out Immediately on slightly Toured
board and knead 80 seconds. Roll
one-fourth inch thick. Place half in
ungreased round cake pan; brush
with melted butter. Place remain
ing half on top and butter top well.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1941-06-26
NOW YOU'RE A WIFE

.. And the business of cook
ing for two begins! Feeding your
husband will be an important
part Of your new life-really es-
sential to the smooth sailing of
the ship Of matrimony. So next
week Lynn will devote her entire
column to recipes that will help
you ''hold your man." They'll
be simple enough for the begin
ner. too.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1941-06-26

and relatives and
your new huS-
band, especially,
are more than
likely eager to
partake of the
very distinctive
refreshments that
MON" has spent
weeks planning.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1941-06-26

BINOCULAR REPAIRS
nNkTnhHNH MnN Repaired and CoIlimaxed-
NNnvkEuklk AMN All Makes Foreign and
Domestic. lensss-Prisms
MARYLAND IAB-s ass N. EutRw, Baltimore, Md.
Race on the Square

Many western fairs and rodeos
feature a horse race that cannot
be fixed. Although the jockeys do
not ride their own horses, being
made to exchange mounts before
the race, each man tries to finish
first and, thereby, help his own
horse win. The last one in is the
winner.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1941-06-26

Painfully Good
Some people are so painfully
good that they would rather be
right than be pleasant. C. Ball.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1941-06-26

She Turned Him Down!
A fellow can't get anywhere when
he looks uncomfortable And he's
bound to, when heartburn, "fullness''
and sour stomach bother him. Have
ADA Tablets handy for quick re-
lief. Get them from your druggist.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1941-06-26
=A1 lynn Gh1.,s1es4:
AFTER THE Il DOS

Intermittent glances at the third
finger Of your left hand, as you
leave the church and hurry home
ward to greet guests, remind you
that you're a Mrs" now and
you've never been so happyl
You're too thrilled and excited to
even think about food, but friends
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1941-06-26
Saving Habit

The habit of saving is itself an
education; it fosters every virtue,
teaches self-denial, cultivates the
sense of order, trains to fore
thought, and SO broadens the mind.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1941-06-26
Manners of Country

There ought to be a system of
manners in every nation which
well-formed mind would be dis
posed to relish. To make us love
our country, our country ought to
be lovely.-Burke.