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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
Clifton News

Camp Raven Rock opened its
summer season last week with a
group of sixten boys from Con-
cord, Albemarle, and Mooresville,
N. c., under the leadership of the
Revs. A. C. Lackey, Ralph Shu-
maker, and Sheriff. Biggers.
This week a group of about
thirty-five young Methodist peo-
pie from Damascus and Green
dale, Va. are in session under the
leadership of the Revs. Charles
Browning, Ray Stuart, and Mr..
Hall. The program of the various
groups consists Of organized class
es and various camp activities
such as swimming, hiking, and
mountain climbing. One point of
interest at the camp is the fine
panoramic view from Johnsie
Rock from which parts of three
states, North Carolina, Virginia
and Tennessee, can be seen.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
Gas-Less Sundays

1t looks as though gas-less Sundays are
coming.
To the people in our county who like to
go motoring on Sunday or who use Sunday
as day to drive out to see relatives and
friends, it would be definite sacrifice at
first to leave the car in the garage all day.
But many of us would welcome the OPP
portunity to make such a sacrifice, if it was
evident that by so doing we were strength
ening our nations defense.
AS far as our people go, gas-less Sundays
would be taken in stride and there wouldn't
be a great deal of complaining. But the
small group who happen to be in the gaso-
line business, running local stations, would
suffer real hardship if their most prosper
GUS business day was taken away from
them.
The purpose of gas-less Sundays would
be to reduce our consumption of gasoline
and oil and that means taking dollars out
of the pockets of the gasoline dealers. They,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19

too, will be willing to make that sacrifice
if the government finds that it is vital to
do so, but we hope, if there are any other
practical solutions to the oil problem, such
as pipelines to the eastern coast, they will
be adopted.
Any action which penalties one group
without affecting others is always distaste-
full to Americans. We know that one group
after another, during the present emergen-
cy, will be called upon to sacrifice, but we
hope that none will be asked to do so I'M
necessarily.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
DRAFT BOARD PLANS
NEW REGISTRATION

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to their own local boards to reg
lister, may appear before the near
est local board and will be regis
tered there. Such men should be
cautioned, however, to give their
permanent addresses when regis
tering, General Nets said.
Men who are required to regis
ter on July 1 and fail to do so will
subject themselves to severe pen
alties, including imprisonment for
not more than five years or a fine
of not more than 100000 or
both fine and Imprisonment, Gen
eral Nets emphasized.
It is stated that on the first reg
istration day many registrants
gave confusing information and
this resulted in their registration
cards often being assigned to the
wrong local board. The new Sc
lective Service regulations pro-
vide that there will be no future
transfer of cards.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
Grassy Greek News

The new road from Grassy
Creek to Mouth of Wilson is near
ing completion, with the laying
of the final surface to be finished
within the next two weeks. The
macadam surface is twenty feet
wide and has remarkably few
curves.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Nye and
| daughter, Undine, will 60 to Blue
field, w. Va, Friday, to attend
the wedding of their son, Glen
and Miss Virginia Stone.
Mrs. R. A. Walker and MIR. and
Mrs. Giles Blevins were in Chapel
Hill Tuesday to attend the gra-
duation of Stanley Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace GRAPHICAL
and Ida Gwyn, of Winston-Salem
spent Sunday with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. GRAPHICAL.
Ralph Spencer Edgewood, OF
Md, spent the week end with pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Theo Spen-
Ger.
Mr.. H. P. Haynes and Miss Min
ME Haynes are in Winston-Sa-
lem where Mr.. Haynes is receiv-
ing medical treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Reeves re-
ceived message Saturday in
forming them about the death of
their son, Charlie, of the State
of Washington. Mrs. Ruby McMil-
Ian, sister of the deceased, went
by plane to attend the burial SER
vices in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Thomas are
announcing the arrival Of son,
Wednesday, June II.
Mrs. Paul Thomas was hostess
to the Woman's Society of Chris
tan Service, Thursday afternoon,
June IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Osborne are
building a new house on the pro-
perty they recently purchased
from w. M. Robbins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker and
daughters, of Independence, were
dinner guests in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. M. w. Reynolds, Thurs
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. D. Sturgill at
tended decoration services at
Chestnut Hill, Sunday.
Howard Sexton, UNC, Chapel
Hill, is spending two weeks with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. R.
Sexton.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Neff, of
York, Pa, returned to their home
Sunday after visit with her mo-
Their, Mrs. S. B. Sexton.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. GRAPHICAL
and Mr.. and Mrs. Paul GRAPHICAL
were in Marion Monday to see
Mrs. Hobson Hash who is pa
tient in a hospital there.
Miss Norma Barker is spending
a week with her sister, Mrs. j. L.
Mcmillan, West Jefferson.
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3 ASHE PEOPLE MET
THEIR DEATHS TUES.

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following the funeral service to
be held at the home of his father,
Garfield F. Hart, at Nella. Revs.
Steve Hart and Welles Hart will
conduct the service.
Surviving are his father and
mother, his wife, two sisters, Mrs.
Clyde Powers, Miss Mamie Hart;
two brothers, Worth and Wills
Hart.
Claude Bare, 34-year-old Lau-
rel Springs farmer left home on
Tuesday morning apparently in
good health to do some blowing
nearby. When he failed to return
late in the evening parties went
in search of him and found him
lifeless by the roadside. An ex-
animation revealed that he had
been dead for some time and that
he had probably fallen and struck
his head against a tree. There was
no evidence Of foul play.
Funeral service will be held
this morning at Roan's Creek with
Elder Worth Davis and Rev. j.
w. Luke in charge
He is survived by his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bare, of WACO.
ner, his wife and three children.
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Fine Suggestions

We highly applaud the fine editorial sug-
gestions made in an impressive speech by
Paul o. Nafe, editor of The Mcdowell
News Marion at the recent annual con-
vention of the North Carolina Press AS
ISOLATION.
In line with President Roosevelt's good
neighbor" policy and with the urgent ne
cessity of promoting better social, econo-
mic and political relations between the
United States and South American coun-
tries, MIR. Nafe recommended that Span
ish be required subject in our high schools
and colleges; that there be an exchange OF
students, professors and editors Of these
nations; and that the great Pan-American
highway be completed as soon as possible.
AS feature editor of The Christian
Science Monitor for a number of years,
MIR. Nafe had an opportunity of making
first-hand study of Mexico and of the South
American nations.
Although most of the people living in the
Latin countries speak different language
from ours, at the same time they are Amer
leans and believe in the Democratic way Of
life The same conditions throughout the
world that effect them, effect U.S. Their in
terests are our interests. For various rea-
sons these countries have not made as
much progress as we have here in the Uni
ted States but equal possibilities are there.
Also for various reasons, these nations are
more susceptible to fifth column activi-
ties which are designed to destroy demo-
cratic governments and to pave the way
for Axis domination.
It is furthermore an admitted fact that
South American nations are not we'll pre-
pared to defend themselves and that Hit
Ter can take them without great deal of
difficulty if he should lick England. Such
victory would enable him to encircle the
United States and then we would be on a
perilous spot.
Visitation promotes intimate knowledge
and better understanding Unquestionably
it is a fine thing for our students, teachers
and editors to visit South America. 1t is
likewise important that we learn to speak
and to appreciate the great Spanish Ian
guage, which has much cultural as we'll as
practical value. Wouldn't it be lot bet
ter to teach Spanish in our schools now
than to continue the teaching of German
and Italian or even French? Of course
these subjects should be offered but the
emphasis should be placed on Spanish.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
Over 2 Million Pounds Of
Milk Bought In This Area
By Coble During Last Year
Paid Nearly 500 Farmers Over
$4,000. Receiving Station
Is At Lansing.

The Coble Dairy Products,
which is now celebrating its first
anniversary of buying milk in
Ashe, Allegheny and Watauga
counties, has purchased over two
million pounds of milk in this Sec
ton and paid nearly 500 farmers
over $41,OOOOO, officials of the
company announced this week.
On June %, 1910, this company,
which has it's home office and
plant at Lexington, N. c., opened
receiving station at Lansing.
Ten milk routes are operated
out of this station and collect
milk in the three counties. At the
station the milk is weighed, SAM
pied for butterfat, tested, cooled
and stored. From there it is trans
ported in large insulated tank
trucks to the main plant at Lex
ington where it is processed into
various manufactured products.
T. R. Weaver is manager of the
Lansing receiving station and he
is assisted by Mrs. Weaver and
Alfred Worley. The route men in
this county are H. J. Douglas,
Earl Ball, E. w. Stansberry, Les
ter Eller, A. E. Reed, A. D. Young
Vance Parks and J. H. Gentry.
The volume of milk received
at the station has gradually in
creased to a maximum of 1888
pounds in one day, it is an
nounced. Recently this company
started a grade-A milk route in
Ashe and Allegheny counties.
John Brown, formerly county
agent of Stokes county, is field
manager and Sam Rich is field
representative in this area. Geo.
Coble is general manager of the
company.
The Coble Dairy Products also
operates receiving stations at
North Wilkesboro and Walnut
Cove.
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MasOnsi To Meet
In Sparta Next
Wednesday Night
Annual Meeting to Feature
Banquet and Speeches.
Expect Ord. Master.

A district Masonic meeting will
be held at Sparta next Wednesday
night June Is, and a large num-
Der of Masons in Ashe and Allie
ghany counties is expected to
attend this annual meeting.
A banquet will be given at the
community MISUNDERSTANDING at
7 o'clock. After the dinner, which
will be prepared and served by
members of the Sparta Woman's
club, the meeting will be contin-
ued in the local lodge hall.
The State Grand Master will be
present and deliver an address,
John Anderson, of Raleigh, grand
secretary, is also scheduled to ap-
pear on the program.
Franklin Royal, of Cherry Lane
is district deputy. He was elected
at the annual meeting in Ashe-
vile last month and succeeds
Floyd Grouse, who resigned. The
Sparta lodge, number 432, will
serve as hosts for the occasion
Ed Pugh, of Laurel Springs, is
master of this lodge and Ralph
Gentry, secretary. The lodge here
is exceptionally active and has
about so members. The Piney
Creek lodge is also quite active
Floyd Grouse, Ralph Gentry anc
Amos Wagner are in charge Of
ARRANGEMENTS for the meeting.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
]. E.. Elliott Is
Buried Saturday

James E Elliott, we'll known
Clifton farmer who died last Fri.
day at the age of II was buried
on Saturday at the Roark GENE.
terry. Rev. Cicero Ashley conduc.
ted the service.
He is survived by his wife anc
the following sons and daughters
Joshua Elliott, Crumpler. Mrs
Rosa Ham, Lansing; Mrs. Bertha
Ham, Nottingham, Pa; Milton ano
Willard Elliott, Clifton; Mrs. Core
Richardson, Comet; Carl Elliott
Clifton.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
Silas Greek News

Mr.. w. A. Campbell is now cut
ting a yard of timber for Gather
Barker.
Several of our citizens attend
ed the big June" at Senter
church, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zeb Dickson, of
Wilkesboro, spent Sunday with
Zeb's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
M. Dickson. Zeb has recently been
elected principal of Mountain
View high school in Wilkes coun-
ty. There are nineteen teachers in
the system. He taught English and
history in the Wilkesboro high
school for three years, then served
as principal of Moravian graded
school for two years, and for the
past two years he has taught math
and science in the WilkesborC
high school and was elected fol-
the ensuing term, but resigned tc
accept the principalship of the
Mountain View school.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
Hospital Given
More Assistance

Installation Of the plumbing,
lighting and heating fixtures in
the Ashe county hospital is prac-
tically completed and good pro-
gress is being made on the ground
Improvement project.
Recent contributions include the
following: Anne M. Tart, Crum-
pier, $40; Mrs. Carson Keys, Ma
than's Creek, So; V. Mcclure,
Sturgills, $40; James R. Perry,
Nathan's Creek, 81. J. F. Yates,
Smethport, So.
A total of $2O.48 was recently
contributed by the following col
ored people of Cove Branch and
turned in by the Rev. S. c. Ferg-
uson.
Marguerite Phillips, William
Phillips, Everett Wyrick, Zolla
B. Vannoy, Edna w. McNeill, DR..
Ed. Jones, Pearl Weaver, w. C.
Forte, w. H. Brown, Mrs. P. w.
Eshelmon, S. c. Turner, Mrs. Nab
ell Adams, J. E. Cooper, Rev. A. N.
Smith, J. T. Reddins, V. H. Mical,
Frank McGrady, J. E. Knox, Isa-
bel Brown, c. c.. Upper, Arthur
Havener, Pleasant Hill church of
North Wilkesboro, c. I. Watkins,
S. c. Ferguson, Oder McNeal
Jessy Hurt, and Andrews Beck
ner.
The sum of $500 had previously
been raised by this group.
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Forward With Dairying!

During the past ten years, dairying has
become one of the major industries and lar
gest sources of income in Ashe county.
Today there are over eleven hundred
farmers over one-fourth of the farmers of
this county, who produce and sell milk to
the Kraft Cheese company, Coble Diaries
or to the Carnation Milk company.
Estimated figures indicate that there
were nearly eight million pounds of milk
sold last year to these concerns for around
$175,000.
It is significant to note further that Ashe
is exceeded only by Buncombe county in
the total number of milk COWS owned and
that this county has the largest number OF
acres of pasture lands of any county in
North Carolina. "a.
Ranking first in beef cattle and sheep,
and second in milk cows, it is not an exag-
geration to state that Ashe is the foremost
livestock county in the state. Of course we
are proud of this conmendable distinction,
but at the same time this paper will not be
satisfied until the livestock population is
twice as large as it is today.
Our county is ideally adapted for dairy
ing We have natural blue grass, plenty of
good water, fine climate and excellent
home markets. Every farmer should re-
solve to keep enough COWS to sell a guam
titv of milk each week and thereby have
regular income every month in the year.
Every farmer should breed better stock
should raise more winter feeds and should
have silo.
There are a large number of small farm
ers in Ashe and dairying affords them the
best means of having steady income. For
larger farmer it is also splendid supple
ment to general farming or even to beef
production.
1t is with pardonable pride that we pub
lish this, our first dairy edition. We are
proud of the rapid progress that has been
made proud of the fact that Ashe coun-
ty milk is being used to make some of the
finest cheese, ice cream, butter and con-
densed milk to be found anywhere in the
world and proud of the outlook for future
growth and development of this industry.
Let's not forget the five "Ms'-"More
Milk Means More Money! in Ashe county!
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ASHE COUNTY is ONE OF
BEST DAIRY COUNTIES

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Buncombe county which has over
1000 milk COWS.
On the other hand, Ashe has by
far the largest number of acres
Of pasture lands in the state.
The census report shows this fig
ure to be 104,257 acres, which is
over forty percent of the county's
total land acreage of 272,2 80 acres.
The census of agriculture report
also shows that dairying has been
increasing in the county during
the past 10 years. The number of
COWS kept mainly for milk pro-
duction was 1880 in 1880 and g.
157 in 1910.
Counties that are said to ex-
coed Ashe in milk production are
Buncombe, Cleveland, Iredell,
Mecklenburg, Wake and Guilford.
With the improved highway sys-
tenn, the extensive use of lime and
phosphate on pasture lands, ex-
banding markets, development of
better livestock, construction of
more silos and various other fac
tors, Ashe county is expected to
soon become the foremost dairy
county in the state.
In the county there are also
large number of small farms
which are best suited to dairy
ing.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
Will
Close On Sunday

DR.. Joseph Hopper, Presbyter-
ian missionary to Korea, will
preach Sunday afternoon in the
Boggs school house.
DR.. Hopper is preaching every
night this week in the Christian
Chautauqua tent in Jefferson. He
will preach at the HOO o'clock
service Sunday morning and will
close the Jefferson Chautauqua
with the 8 o'clock service Sun
day night.
The Bible school commence
ment program will be given on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
WA.RRENSVILLE METHODIST
WOMEN MET ON THURSDAY

The Woman's Society of Chris
tan Service of the Warrensville
Methodist church met Thursday.
Mrs. w. H. Jones conducted the
worship program. Mrs. Chester
Race made a good talk on the
work Of the church. In Educating
for Temperance and the Work of
the Social Relations program, Rev.
Mr.. Wootton continued the stu
dy of "Methodism's World Mis-
sions". After the business meet
ing refreshments we're served by
the hostess and the social hour
was taken to organize a Home
Demonstration club.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
AXIS HINTS REPRISALS
ON THE UNITED STATES
CONTINUED from Page One)

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Authoritative sources said that
Is German planes had been des-
troyed over the English channel
and over Nazi-occupied France
against the loss of 10 British craft.
The battle resulting from the
British thrust into Libya devel-
oped fiercely yesterday with hum
dreds of tanks employed on both
sides and American-made air.
planes declared by the British to
be holding German dive-bombers
at bay.
The British appeared to be at
tempting to cut off Axis forces
in the Egyptian border town of
Salum by a double advance on
their supporting positions of Fort
Capuzzo and Halifaya (Hell Fire)
pass in Libya.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
George W. Payne
Buried Yesterday

George w. Payne, 81, we'll
known Idlewild citizen, who died
at his home on Monday was bur-
led yesterday. Rev. Levi Green
was in charge of the service.
He is survived by his wife and
the following sons and daughters:
Millard and John Payne, Idle
wild; Mrs. Flora Freezer, Jones'
boro, Tenn; Mrs. c. Taylor, Bris-
toll; Mrs. Dorothy Taylor, Idle
wild; Mrs. Magnolia Sparks, Ga
lax; Mrs. Mable Church, Idlewild.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
MRS. TEMPA OLIVER
DIES IN TENNESSEE

Mrs. Tempo Oliver, of Wagner,
died at Elizabeth, Tenn, yester-
day while visiting relatives there.
The deceased who was 63 years
old at the time of her death was
a resident of Ashe and the body
was brought back here for burial.
Details of the funeral arrange
ments were incomplete late yes
terday but it is expected that
burial will take place Friday
morning.
The deceased is survived by her
husband and several sons and
daughters.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
CANS FOR ORPHANAGE
CANNING AVAILABLE

Rev. w. T. Wilmington an
nounced yesterday that cans are
now available to all those who
desire to participate in the can
ming program for the benefit of
the Baptist orphanage. This &C.
tivity is sponsored by the Ashe
Baptist association. Those desir-
ing to get cans are asked to see
Mr.. Wilmington.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
FEW ARE TRIED

Few cases were tried before
Mayor H. c. Tucker Monday.
Fred Hiatt, of Nathan's Creek and
James Hopkins, of Baldwin were
each fined SIS and cost for public
drunkenness.
John Watts, of Baldwin, was
fined $40 for driving with i'm
proper lights, but the fine was
suspended upon payment of costs
and having his car lights attend
ed to.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
NEW CCC ENROLMENT

Miss Ruth Tugman, welfare
superintendent announced yester-
day that there will be another
CCC enrolment next month and
requested all boys who are inter-
ested to make application at her
office. I
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-19
GIVING FIELD TRAINING

H. M. Stamey, state compliance
supervisor, is in the county assist
ing Clark Houck in giving field
training to the prospective AAA
supervisors. Announcement of ap-
polntments is expected to be made
this week end.
Evening star., 1941-12-30
Stocks Sweep Up
With Long-Sought
Year-End Rally
Some Blue Chips Rise
9 Points or More
In Fast Dealing
BY VICTOR EUBANK,
Associated Press Financial Writer.

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-The long
hoped for but sometimes doubted
year-end rally hit the stock market
today with a buying wave that
swept recently weak leaders into the
best upSWing since late 1910.
Early irregularity caused by heavy
tax selling soon gave way to strong
reinveStment demand which made
the ticker tape hum and lifted
favorites / to 4 points generally and
scattered blue chips as much as
9 or so.
Dealings were exceptionally fast
at intervals, although sloW-doWns
cropped up after midday. Trans
fers, however, were around 2600,000
shares, one of the largest turnovers
since May year ago.
American Telephone was far and
away the stellar performer of the
day, climbing by leaps and bounds to
around nine points above its final
price of Monday At its peak Of the
session the stock was about IS
points over its low quotation of last
week.
Prominent stocks on the bulge in
cluded United States Steel. Bethle-
hem, General Motors, Chrysler,
United States Rubber preferred,
Western Union, Santa Fe, Southern
Pacific. Great Northern, Union Pa
cific, Standard Oil of New Jersey,
American Can. Westinghouse, Union
Carbide, Dupont, Allied Chemical,
Douglas Aircraft, Sperry. United
Aircraft, Aanaconda, Phelps Dodge,
Gains of fractions to around 2
points in a fairly large group OF
rail issues enlivened the bond
market.
Going into the final hour most
other groups were moving with the
carriers with small gains in the
majority in all except United States
Governments, which held mostly
unchanged from yesterdays prices,
Evening star., 1941-12-30
Approximate Sales TodA!


100 AM 4SO. 900 1870 Noon / 200. 900
100 Pm 100000 200 PM. $40. .0O0
Total 2, $4,000
tUnit OF trading, 10 shares. In bank
ruptcy or receivership or being reorsan!ssd
under Bankruptcy Act, or securities As
sumed by such companies. Rates Of divi-
dends in the foregoing table are annual
disbursements bascd on the last quarterly
or semi-annual declaration. Unless other
wise noted, special or extra dividends are
not included. I'd Ex dividend. 1t X
rights. Also extra or extras. Cash or
stock. Paid last year. Payable in stock.
g Declared or paid 50 far this year. Pay
able in Canadian funds. Accumulated
dividends paid or declared this year. De-
listing pending. Actual saleA