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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-24
1913 Students At
Healing Springs
Principal r. E. L. Plummer
Heads Well Trained
Faculty.

The Healing Springs high
school has an enrolment of 1913
pupils. In the grades there are
316 and in the high school there
are II pupils.
The school is nearing the end
of the twelfth year of its history
and for the last ten years, Prof.
R. E. L. Plummer has been the
principal. He is ever untiring in
his efforts to make the school
grow. In addition to serving as
principal, he teaches social
science.
Mrs. Ruby Mcmillan has charge
of the ninth grade and teaches the
languages.
Mr.. A. D. Goodman, who is in
charge of the eighth grade class,
teaches science.
Mr.. J. F. Phipps teaches Eng
lish in four grades and has charge
of the seventh grade class.
Mr.. Colonel Francis, who is
coach for the boys, has charge of
the sixth grade class and teaches
geography in four grades.
Mr.. c. M. Dickson does fifth
grade work and also teaches arlth-
metic in four grades.
Mrs. Marie Jackson, the fourth
grade teacher, also teaches read
ing in four grades.
The other teachers are Miss
Thelma Shepherd, third grade;
Miss Ethel Jones, second grade;
Miss Odessa Baker and Miss Ha-
eel Dolinger, first grade.
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Healing Springs High School Has Seventeen Who Will Graduate This Year
Sports Program
At Healing Sp'gs
Very Inclusive

The aim of the athletic depart
ment at Healing Springs is to pro-
vide play for every child. The
athletic program provides that op-
portunity. Play is carried on in
competitive form with tourna-
ments being run off in the diff
,ferent sports. This year tourna-
ments have been held in the fol-
lowing sports: basketball, softball,
volley ball, track and field and
goal-hi, new game introduced
last year.
The athletic department has two
sets of horseshoes and five cro-
quet sets for the boys and girls
who do not desire to take part in
the more strenuous activities.
The basketball teams have en-
joyed successful season this
year with the girls ending in Sec
ond place and the boys being tied
with Riverview for second place
in conference competition. The
girls, who won second place in
the county tournament, went
ahead and won the tri-county
tournament at Boone by defeating
Nathan's Creek.
The boys entered the tourna-
ment at Banners Elk where they
won second place along with 9TH
er honors. Two players were
placed on the all-tournament
team and Blaine Cox was selec-
ted as the most outstanding play
er of the tournament and was
awarded a scholarship to Lees
McRae college.
Coached by Miss Thelma Shep-
herd, the girls squad is made up
of the following: forwards, Cox,
Pierce, Shepherd and L. Phipps;
guards, Dickson, Francis, Camp
bell, Gambill, r. Phipps, Black
burn and Jones.
The boys squad is made up Of
the following: forwards, Dickson,
Jones and Bowers: center, Baker;
guards, Cox, Hartsoe and Blew
ms. The boys have been coached
this year by c. E. Francis.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-24

we know that her future will be
successful. Ambition, to be a
school teacher. Hobbies, horse
back riding and boat riding.
KENNETH b. BLEVLNS
Age II, Kenneth represents the
spirit of jolly comradeship. He is
an outstanding student in mathe-
mates. He is liked by all with
whom he comes in contact. Presi-
dent of the senior class 1940-'41.
WILLIAM EARL BAKER
Age 10, Earl is frank and
friendly, and a good sport. He has
proved his worth on the athletic
! field, in the gym and in the class
room. Basketball team l939-'4O-
Al.
WINNIE LOU PUGH
Age 10, during her years in
school Winnie has made an out
standing record. Her cheerful dis
position is aided by an everlast-
ing desire to be kind to others.
With her ability she is sure to-
succeed. Ambition, to become a
stenographer.
VIRGINIA EDITH HOWELL
Age Is, Virginia possesses the
three qualities that are necessary
to success: personality, character
and intelligence. Vice president of
Junior class, cheerleader 1939-'4O-
Al. Ambition, to become secre-
tary. Hobby, going to the movies.
GLADYS MAE OLIVER
Age II, Gladys is gentle, friend
ly, quiet and considerate. She has
the determination to succeed and
we know that she will. Ambition,
to become a stenographer. Hob
bies, reading and swimming.
JOHN RECTOR RASH
Age 18, although Rector is very
quiet and shy, he is liked by all
his classmates. He has proved
himself a very dependable per-
son and sincere in all under
takings. We are sure that success
will be his.
BLAINE cox
Age 10, Blaine is liked by ev-
eryone. He has a record Of which
any boy can be justly proud. He
has won many honors during his
high school career, and is one OF
the most outstanding athletes in
the history of his school. Basket
ball team 1888 49, '40-'41. Ambi-
ton, to stop quarrels.
THELMA BLACKBURN
Age II, Thelma is always ready
to do her part. Sincere, quick and
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modest. We know that if she con-
tinues as she has here. she is
bound to reach the top. Secretary
of junior class. Vice-president of
senior class. Basketball squad,
1939-'4O-'41. Ambition, to be a
secretary. Hobbies, playing bas-
ketball and riding horseback.
EDNA ODELL CEARLEY
Age 10, we will truly miss
Odell's friendly smile and kind
deeds. She has a perfect attend
ance record in high school. We all
wish her luck. Ambition, to be-
come a nurse.
Lorraine FRANCIS
Age 16, she is a good student
and keeps a nice balance between
work and play. We know that she
is quiet, capable and dependable.
Time will reward her success.
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Rev. Hoyt Wood To Speak
At Healing Springs Finals

The graduating exercises will
be held at Healing Springs high
school on Wednesday, April 80,
when the literary address will be
delivered by Rev. Hoyt Wood,
pastor of the West Jefferson
Methodist church. At this time
seventeen graduates will be Civ
en- their diplomas.
Commencement exercises got
underway early this month when
the grades presented the operetta,
9TH Palace of CarelessnesS", on
April II. This was attended by a
large crowd.
The alumni banquet and senior
play were held last Saturday
night following homecoming day
which was attended by number
of former graduates.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-24

Age II, neat in appearance,
courteous in manners, efficient in
work. These are the qualities that
characterize Hershal. With such
qualities as are found in him
there is little need of forecasting
his success in the world.
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VERGE FRANCIS

Age II, Verge is almost all we
could wish for in any girl. She is
attractive, cooperative and popu-
lar. Hobbies, reading and playing
basketball. Basketball team 1888
'39-'40-41. Vice president of jun
ior class 1888 49,, Secretary and
treasurer of senior class.
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Ben-You're the only girl in the
whole wide world for me.
Gladys - Nonsense; only one
man ever said that and told the
truth.
Ben-Who was that?
Gladys-Adam.
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ROSELLA CAMPBELL

Age 16. good humor and good
sense combined. If the educational
world gives back to her what she
has put into her school coErses,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-24
Many Of Seniors
Have Made Good
School Records

This year there are seventeen
members of the graduating class
at Healing Springs high school,
twelve girls and five boys. Includ-
ed in this number is Blaine Cox,
one of the schools most outstand-
ing athletes. Other members have
made perfect attendance records
or exceptionally high scholastic
records.
Presented here is a brief bio
graphy of each senior:
FRANCIS E. PLUMMER
Age II. coming to us from
WEIGH, West Va, she has meant
much to the class. Our best wish
es follow her as she leaves. Ambi-
ton, to become a stenographer.
Basketball manager 1940-1941.
Cheerleader 1936-'37-
ADA BRUCELA BLEVINS
Age 19, her good nature is one
of her outstanding characteristics.
She is always ready for work and
we wish her the best life offers.
Ambition, to be a stenographer.
FRANCES JUNE BALDWIN
Age Is, her winning personality
has won the heart of her class
mates. No matter how gloomy the
situation, June will always see
the brighter side. Ambition, to be
a nurse. Hobbies, horseback rid
ing and painting.
ROBERTINE PHIPPS
Age Is, she's pretty and she's
talented. Her ideals are lofty and
she has a determination which
will help her as she faces the pro-
blems of life. Ambition, to be
Stenographer.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-24

It is the peculiar quality of a
fool to perceive the faults of
others and to forget his own.
CICERO
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09
TIE
DOWNREAT
By ZONE JONES
i4o7 w High St
Lima, Ohio
PAGE TWO

MOTHERS DAY GREETINGS
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before Yaa this Waek tllst elass
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ty With many Lima people az
tending
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eve and MAS wondering hoW long
he would 81 able 10 stand UP an
der the usual have 4 drink oi.
me, pal'' etc VIII all Jokes lay
ed aside want "a wish YOU the
best Of luck
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and see things and was really
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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09
Upsl1a W Mission

Mothei 5 Day va be fhsefV
al IL t'),sf;tW Mission Sunday,
May Il l5 p.al \ nllsle
program viii b rendered ~
Sli Ethel ls.wis, Elizabeth
aIe Knight and Gertrude Kelley
Readings Nill he Nea bY Irene
Clifton Laura Bel palfsl on and
Dora Pollard You are invited
la thus service COME
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09

that convened in Toledo, Ohio
Sunday May 4. Mr.. Artie Hen
derson was reelected as seefe-
tary-treasurer. and Mr.. Peters
was elected as member to serve
on the election committee. Mr.
Peters is president Of the Dayton
branch.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09

the Great Burlesque which play
ed to large audience at Ni.bei
force university recently will be
reproduced at Linden center,
Tuesday evening, May 20. This
plav is fun provaaing and H1ll
i,ep me laughing from begin
ming to end.
The cast is composed of 194o
fotball stars who appear as
cforines.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09
BENEFIT CAMPAIGN

Lee Carpenter Post Of the
American Legion ended its bene-
Il campaign Wednesday night
where they gave away three hand
some prizes. Belle Pachal, who
received diamond ring; Cree
Harris, Rima wrist watch and
w. NJ. Sellers, a dresser set. Lo-
cal and state officers were present
and outlined a program which
met with the approval Of the
post acting as host.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09
T abernacle Baptist

Rcy ] Nelhy Broaddus will
preach sunday from the subject,
Tie Prmised Land o. the vii
derness.
The organ FUND drive will end
SUNDAY MI Il. Frank Jones and
7. T Turner the leaders Of the
drive are asking for $500 This
amount must be raised 10 make
he Organ the permanent property
ot the church.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09
DAYTON
NEWS BRIEFS
EMPLOYEES MEET
ATTEND POSTAL

Mr.. Artie Henderson. Mr.. Ber-
nard Peters and Mr.. Joseph
wheeler attended the annual con-
vention Of the Ohio State Asso-
citation, Branches of the Nation
al Alliance Of Postal Employees
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09

The Pacific ball club is spon-
soring dance at Irwin ccntel
Saturday night. A case Of beer
and a case Of pop will be given
to whoever holds the lucky num-
ber. The community is invited.
The May festival and dance
was successful affair, which VA
beld last Friday night at the CEN
ter. The dance WAS we'll attend
ed. The children's exhibit was
greatly enjoyed BY the generas
public.
Anyone wishing a softball game
get in touch with Manager Leroy
Mason Of the Pacific bali team.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09
Annual Mothers
Day Program At
Zion Baptist Sunday

4 Dayton 1911 High School Grad
yates will present a Mothers Day
program at Zion Baptist church,
Sunday. May II at 1920 am.
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FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1941.

tist church will sell flowers for
Mothers Day Saturday ii front
of the Fifth Street lMC.A. Or
der yoal flowers for Mothers
Day
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09
MOTHERS DAY BREAKFAST

Sunday, May II, q Mother y
Day breakfast will be held at
Phillips Temple C.M i church.
In remembrance Of Mothers Day
come to Phillips Temple and en-
Joy d real mothers breakfast,
Service will begin at am. Spon-
sored by the Gospel choir. Your
presence will be appreciated. Rev
NJ. L. Breeding, pastor; |. NJ
Woods, secretary
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09
VISITS PITTSBURGH

Mrs. Petrea Kendall is the
guest Of her daughter and SON
H-laW Mr. and Mrs. f. R. Nc
knight Of Pittsburgh.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09
AT THE
CHURCHES
Wayrnan A.M.E.

Wayn1an A.M.E. church will
observe Mothers Day with all
day service Sunday. In the morn
>inx the pastor, Rsv. 4. w, Chry-
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09
WILLARD P.TA

Mrs. A. Gordon Harris, presi
dent Of the Montgomery County
Council Parent-Teacher Assocta-
ton, will be the guest spa al1er q
the regular meeting of the VI
lard schoo P.-TA. Tuesday May
l3, in the school auditorium.
All committees vii make theii
reports for the year, after Whief
the installation Of officer "
be held.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09
The Great Burlesque
Coming Soon

A fun provoking production
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-09
TO SELL FLOWERS

The Altar Guild Of Zen i3a
Evening star., 1941-10-17

SO and he was 81. Murie1 married
Mai. Elisha Dyer Hubbard and
there, too, was a discrepancy in
ages.
John Rockefeller Mccormick, elder
of the two sons, died in 1901 of
scarlet fever. His death led his
/ parents to endow the Mccormick
Institute for Infectious Diseases
where Drs. George F. and Gladys
Dick of the University of Chicago
/ developed an antitoXin for scarlet
fever.
The Mccormick Rockefeller union
endured for 26 years and was dis
solved by divorce in 1921. The next
year Mccormick married Nine
Walska. This second marriage
ended in a divorce October 10, 1881
Rumors of romance between Mr.
Mccormick and Mrs. Rhoda Tanner
Doubleday, New York divorce, first
heard in 1882 eliminated in a set
tlement out of court of 81 100000
breach of promise suit Her attor-
neys put the settlement at s65.000.
On May 81. 1888, Mr.. Mccormick
took his third wife, the former
Miss Adah Wilson, "a, his nurse.
A half year later, Mrs. Olive
Colby, 81, Kansas City widow,
sued him for 100000 heart balm,
alleging he twice asked her to marry
him and then refused to go through
with the marriage Mr.. Mccormick
denied the allegation.
Evening star., 1941-10-17

stood at the frontier of French
inundated Syria and Libya.
Such campaign cannot be un-
dertaken lightly. Many difficulties
are involved.
One is the German armored di-
visions in northeastern Cirenaica,
the easternmost part of Libya. De-
spite desert supply problems more
serious than those facing the Brit
ish, these divisions already have
shown great skill in desert warfare
and since occupying the escarpment
at Salum have certain topograph-
ical advantages.
1t would not appear, however, that
the Axis is preparing any general Of
fensive at this time. The Italian
Evening star., 1941-10-17

German plan in Libya seems mainly
defensive, aimed at disrupting any
offensive plans the British may have.
There are two ways of disrupting
such plans. One is to harass the op-
ponent in order to delay his prof.
ect. The other is to act in a manner
to goad him on in the hope of get
ting him to start his project prema-
turely, thus increasing the chances
Of its failure.
A heavy Axis assault on Tobruk,
a British-held strong point in Libya,
at this moment, for example, might
tempt the British to try something.
There is also the staggering prob
lem of getting in the equipment and
supplies which the present British
Evening star., 1941-10-17

Army needs. not only to replace
losses suffered in the desert and
Greece but to outfit this ever-grow-
ing force with the most modern
machines of war and maintain it
task which becomes greater with
every increase In its size.
Materials are pouring in now from
all parts of the empire and the
United States in greater volume than
ever, but most of them come by the
long route around the Cape OF Good
Hope or across the Indian Ocean
and this takes time. Getting ma
terials from ships into fighting shape
in the desert also takes time.
Preparations for action such as
may be taken are stupendous.
Evening star., 1941-10-17
Huge British Army
Ready for Offensive
Action in Egypt
Terrific Bottle Seen
Likely Before Long
In North Africu
Bv EDWARD KENNEDY,

Associated PreSS war correspondent.
WITH THE BRITISH FORCES
IN EGYPT, Oct. 1.-THE most pow
erful army Britain has ever assem-
bled in Africa lies spread over the
western desert for defense of Egypt
and for whatever offensive action
against Italian-German forces in
Libya may be decided on by the
British
The plans of Gen. Sir Claude j.
E. Auchinleck, British Near East
commander. have not been confided
to this correspondent, nor has any
member of the general staff told me
what is in prospect.
But there is much evidence to
support belief that terrific battle
will be fought before very long along
these North African shores. 1t
seems obvious that the British are
not likely to pass an opportunity to
strike at the Germans in Libya
while their main forces are engaged
IN the big push into Russia.
Points Supporting Idea.
This idea gains weight when one
considers the following points:
l. How nice it would be from the
British point of view to knock the
Axis forces completely out of At
rica, thus greatly reducing the
threat to the Near East and making
the full length of the Mediterran-
can a solid front.
2. How much wear and tear it
might save if such an operation
were undertaken while Hitler's air
force is so busy in Russia that it
would be difficult for him to divert
one or two thousand planes to At
rica.
3. How reasSuring it would be to
so many Britons if British forces
stood on the frontier of French
Tunisia, across Libya. as they once
Evening star., 1941-07-20
Fober Heads Terp Athletics
During Absence of EppIey

DR.. John E. (Jack) Faber has been
put in charge of intercollegiate ath-
letics at the University of Maryland
to serve until the return OF Geary
(Swede) Eppley, the regular athletic
director, who is in the service. This
announcement was made yesterday
by DR.. H. c. Byrd, president OF the
university.
Eppley, a reserve major who is on
duty at Fort George Meade, also is
dean of men.
Faber's appointment as pinch
hitter for Eppley definitely assures
that he, AL Heagy and Al Woods. the
alumni-faculty football coaching
staff which was put in charge last
fall, will continue on the job. Faber
is chairman of the grid group as well
as head coach of lacrosse in which
he also has gained national prom
inence.
Faber's main position, though, is
associate professor in bacteriology.
He has been at Maryland ever since
going there as a student in the fall
of 1922 from Eastern High School of
this city. During his playing days
he was a great basketer, being an
all-time Maryland selection: was
an outstanding lacrosse player and
a football quarterback. His success
In sports was due to brains, not
Drawn, as he weighed less than $50
pounds when In competition.
Evening star., 1941-07-20
Fort Meade Ten Uses
Major Farmhands
For Game Here
Mats List, Bosox's Alec
In Lineup That Faces
Fat Boy onieht

TWO former minor league baseball
players who are the property of
major league clubs will be in the
lineup tonight when Fort Meades
softball team meets Fat Boy in an
exhibition at Washington Softball
Stadium.
Pete Alco shortstop, is the prop
erty of the Red SoX and was playing
with Greensboro when drafted, and
Ed List, owned by the Mats, was
playing in the Charlotte outfeld
when called up. With the Meade
team he suddenly discovered he was
a Softball pitcher and has been
performing successfully in the box.
This game, at O'Clock, will open
a double bill, with the 9:15 game
scheduled between Little Tavern and
M. P. M. Market girls.
Capital City League. Wy
KsvaAs; +; les Grill 7 8 9s4as.. 9s4sH ces GRIN
Carr Bro. 7BSs'l x..p Q May sy,ian,a aaGdware 2
Sunday-Fort Meade vs.. Fat Boy, 8
pm: Little Tavern Girls VS.. M. P. M,
Market, 9:15 pm.
MISUNDERSTANDING Star VS.. United States
Aggies, pm: Firemen VS.. Gas & Elec-
trio of Baltimore, q:15 pm.
Tuesday-Kayakos VS.. Garvins Grill, 8
pm; Redskins VS. Alexandria. 9;15 pm.
dnesday-LanSburgh VS.. Giant Food
6 pm: Fat Boy VS.. May Hardware pm;
Firemen vs. Pepco, q:15 pm.
Thursday-Carr Brothers VS.. Yellow
Cab. pm. Kavakos VS.. Opponent to be
selected a15 pm.
Friday-Lansburgh VS. Giant Food.
pm: Nav Harware VS.. Kavakos. s pm;
Yellow Club vs.. Manhattan Auto g. Radio
9.l5 pm.
Evening star., 1941-07-20
BY DAVE HOPPER,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

HAVRE DE GRACE, Md, July 10.
Edison Hedges of Atlantic City,
N. j., brought the Havre de Grace
Yacht Clubs 18th annual regatta to
a spectacular close at dusk today by
establishing his second worlds rec
ord within two days.
In an official mile trial, the former
legislator SKINNED his American
Eagle over the rough Susquehanna
River course at 46936 miles an hour
to blast the record of 44554 for Glass
B racing runabouts hung up by
Samuel Crooks of Rumson, N. j., last
Saturday at Lake Hopatcong, N. j.
Only yesterday the Atlantic City
speed merchant lowered another rec
ord for Class B inboard runabouts in
competition. His American Eagle
was clocked over a smile course at
44157 miles an hour.
Crooks also set the old mark of
43.159 miles an hour last Saturday
at the New Jersey lake.
Overturns at 6 m. p. n.
Hedges record-breaking perform
ance came at the end of almost
seven hours of continuous racing of
inboard and outboard motorboats.
A wind which grew in intensity
as the day wore on roughened up the
Susquehanna to such an extent that
yacht club officials ordered the out
board races held on a smaller and
more protected course.
The regatta was not without its
mishaps as drivers of the outboard
egg beaters" and larger hydroplanes
braved the rough courses for top
honOrS.
In the 225-cubic inch hydroplane
competition the Tomyann ID, driven
by Joseph Taggart, Canton, Ohio
overturned while travelling almost
at mile-a-m minute clip.
A few minutes later the Tops Sd
driven by Jack o. Cooper, Kansas
City, Mo. developed trouble. Both
Taggart and Cooper were rescued
as their craft nosed under water.
Cooper, 70-year-old grand
daddy and veteran race driver
proved his grit by coming right
back and plotting his Tops Pup in
the next race.