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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-05
Sacrifice A La l94l

So far, this "great sacrifice" which the
government says we are going to be called
upon to make has been about as much of
hardship as it is for a woman to give up
her winter hat for Lent.
The farmers, who thought they would
be called upon to "give until it hurts" are
now slated to be on the receiving end of
more government aid than they ever have
had before
Labor, which feared it might have to
postpone it's ambitions for pay increases,
has been left free to use defense produc-
ton as lever for forcing such increases.
The white collar employees, who thought
they might have to begin wearing hair
shirts, are finding that defense means more
opportunities and better pay.
The industrial leaders, who still feel they
are the ones who are going to be called
upon to do the real dollar sacrificing, are
at least having a ''respite before taxes"
which is giving them an opportunity to
store up a reserve for a rainy day.
We know heavy taxes are coming, cut
ting of government expenditures is COM
ing, scarcity of some products is coming,
price increases are coming and other sacri-
fees are due soon.
But when you go to good movie there
is no sense in not enjoying it thoroughly
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-05
JUDGE RULES ON THE
PAYMENT OF TAXES

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left on the calendar.
In a trial that attracted a good
deal of interest, Clyde Barr was
found not guilty by a jury OF
charges made against him by Jes-
sic Bledsoe Shumate and Maude
Bledsoe. Trial lasted nearly two
days, but the jury did not DELHI
crate long in rendering its YER
dict in favor of the plaintiff. Dur
ing the trial it was pointed out
that a grand jury last year did
not find true bill in connection
with criminal charge, and that
the. case should not have been
brought into civil court.
A compromise agreement was
reached in the case of Jessie Bled-
soc Shumate against DR.. Tugman,
which provided for the payment
to the plaintiff Of 5000. The plain
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-05
RAINFALL BRINGS SOME
RELIEF TO THIS SECTION

Rainfall Tuesday night and
Wednesday put temporary end
to the severe drought that has
caused much damage to crops,
gardens and pastures in this Sec
ton. A good deal more rain is
needed to restore things to nor
malcy. According to the weather
report, more thunder showers are
in the offering for today and to-
morrow, but most Everyone is
waiting ''two-day, old-fashioned
soaker".
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-05
Paragraphs

Congratulations to the West Jefferson
baseball team upon the splendid record
made so far this season in the New River
League To date four games have been won
and only one lost, placing the club in tie
for top honors in the league standing For
newcomer to the league and semi-pro
organized ranks this is an excellent begin
ming. Show your appropriations and interest
in the team by seeing the game here Sat-
urday afternoon!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-05

the University of North Carolina
and Wake Forest college, gradu-
ating from Wake Forest in 1907.
He practiced law in North Wilkes
boro for time, and then entered
newspaper work, serving on the
Raleigh Times, the Rockingham
Post, the Durham Sun and the
Lexington Dispatch. He was as
signed to Mexican border duty
with the National Guard in 1916
and was a captain in the 18th
Field Artillery, 30th Division,
during the World War.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-05
WARNING is ISSUED
TO ASHE REGISTRANTS
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are ministers or divinity students.
Out of the 1926 physically ex-
amined, 5000 have been reject
ed.
A total of $500 men have vol
unteered. Of this number, 1856
were white and 4,273 negroes.
The state has a pool of 6,193
men who have been physically
examined and placed in class IA
and are aawiting induction and
another pool of 11,040 who have
been tentatively placed in IA
class.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-05
Mrs. Eller, 4S, Is
Buried On Sun.

Mrs. Elite Eller, 43, wife of Ed
Eller, of Clifton, was buried on
Sunday following her death on
Saturday. Service was conduct
ed at the home by Revs. F. Carl
Sturgill and Oren Miller and bur-
ial followed in the Eller ceme-
terry.
The deceased is survived by her
husband and five children, Marie,
Ella, Florence, Edna and Mildred.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-05
BRITISH EXPECTED
TO ATTACK SYRIA

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back.
It was disclosed in Tokyo that
Japan is sending to Germany, by
way of the Russian Transsiberean
railway, 1900 tons of essential
foodstuffs and commodities daily
and that efforts are being made to
increase the traffic-despite 500
per cent increase in freight rates
recently put into effect by the
Soviet.
On the western front there was
a squirt of aerial activity. The
British, having raided the center
of Berlin overnight, reported an
attack yesterday afternoon on a
column of German troops across
the channel.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-05
argument

The life insurance companies
own United States government
bonds amounting to twice the to-
tai public debt of the country only
"a years ago. The companies con-
tribution to federal financing now
aggregates more than six billion
dollars.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-05

An appeal is being made to raise funds
with which to employ county home dem
onstration agent and all those who are in
terested in this project are urged to co-ope-
rate. The program is being headed by Miss
Lenna Gambill, one of the county's most
outstanding ladies.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-05
FLETCHER APPOINTED
HEAD OF STATE u. G.. C.
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labor"
Fletcher's salary will be de-
termined by the council of state.
Other members of the new COM
mission will receive $40 for each
day they devote to their state du-
ties, plus expenses. Powelps pay
is $500 a year.
Fletcher was born in Ashe coun-
ty, near Jefferson, and will be 60
years old on July 2. He attended
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-05
Open Forum
COLUMN
FOR THE VOICE>OF THE
PEOPLE
Squire, w. Va.
May %, 1941
The Skyland Post
West Jefferson, N. G.

The Skyland Post
West Jefferson, N. c.
Dear Sirs:
I inclose a money order for one
dollar fifty cents ($1.5O) for my
renewal to The Skyland Post for
another year. I enjoy very much
each issue. of the weekly news
paper. 1t brings news that other
wise would not reach me. BY it
keep in touch with each forward
step our county makes. You de-
serve much praise for the diligent
work that made possible these
needed improvements within the
county. Although I have lived in
w. Va. for the past 5 years feel
that Ashe county is still home to
me.
Sincerely yours,
H. D. BLEVINS
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-05

against the Federal Deposit Insur-
ance corporation, and in the case
of J. S. Baker VS. Shuby Baker. 1t
was agreed that each son OF H.
Baker. deceased, would get an
equal share of the property and
the daughters SIPS each.
Evening star., 1941-10-19

100 block Of Third street NE,
wounded in the side, and Natalie
Caponiti, II, of the 600 block of
Eighth street NE, who was hit in
the leg.
The suits contend that Rithman
was acting as the agent of the firm.
The youths told the court the shoot
ing occurred in the rear of 610 H
street NE.
At a Police Court hearing on Sep
tember 10 the Watchman was Or
dered held for grand jury action on
charges of assault with dangerous
weapon. In statement to police
shortly after the shooting he said he
shot in self-defense Attorneys
Stanley H. Kamerow and Cornelius
H. Doherty represent the boys.
Evening star., 1941-10-19
Roosevelt 10 Speak
Al Dinner Markinq
Capital S Navy Day
Navy Yard to Admit
Public in Local Phase
Of National Affair

Navy Day--this year proclaimed
by President Roosevelt as Navy and
Total Defense Day-will be cele-
brated October q in the Capital, as
throughout the country, with pro-
grams spotlighting the history and
present efficiency of the swiftly ex-
panding sea force.
The Washington Navy Yard will
be partially open to the public that
day-a rare privilege in these times
and a special celebration there is
being planned.
More than 1000 guests are eX-
pected to attend Navy Day dinner
at the Mayf1ower Hotel at which
President Roosevelt will speak. Col
w. J. Donovan, emergency co-ordi-
nator of Government information,
will be POSTMASTER. A broadcast of
a speech in Chicago by Admiral
Harold R. Stark, chief of naval
operations, will be heard. The din
ner is under auspices of the Navy
League of the United States.
The menu will compose "a typical
sailors meal" instead of the usual
banquet fare. The meal will ap-
proximate bluejacket's Sunday
dinner.
Honorary patrons for the banquet
are Secretary of the Navy Knox,
Undersecretary Forrestal and As
sistant Secretaries Bard and Gates.
Russell E. Sard is chairman of the
District Navy Day Committee.
NeWsreels at theaters throughout
the country will carry a Navy Day
short.
Schools will tune in on a 15-min-
ute broadcast a week from tomorrow
featuring Gene Tunney, the Navy's
director of physical education. The
once of Education, Department of
the Interior. also has distributed for
school children $500 pamphlets with
suggested Navy Day themes for
school activities and essays.
Capt. Robert D. Workman, chief
of the Navy Chaplain Corps, is re-
questing all churches to hold special
prayers next Sunday for men at sea.
Special services will be held on all
Navy craft.
Loew's Capitol Theater will offer
Evening star., 1941-10-19
Clan 6regor 10 Send
Funds 10 Evacuate
Scotch Children
Frank Moeruder Named
Head Of Group as
Convention Ends

The war reached into a quiet cor
ner of the Willard Hotel last night
and changed the 14th century-old
battle cry of the MacGregors.
The words are still the same, ard
Choiele," or ITO the Hills" But the
meaning was changed last night by
standing vote of ScotSmen from all
over the country who are descended
from the first Magruder to settle
in Prince Georges County in 1862.
Once "Ard Choille" meant that
the Clan Gregor, descended from
King Alpin OF Scotland, fought best
in the hills. Let enemy clans or
foreign invader touch their grazing
cattle herds and the MacGregors
took to rocky peaks where no man
was their peer.
Children to Be Aided.
Today the MacGregors turn again
to the hills. but not to fight. They
make of the peaks a nursery for
their children. To the hills, the
32d annual gathering of the Ameri-
can Clan Gregor Society decided
last night, the MacGregors in Scot
land must send their children-for
safety from German bombers.-
Directed by the Rev Enoch Ma
gruder Thompson of Washington,
chaplain of the group, and Herbert
Thomas Magruder of New York the
clan will raise money to be sent to
the Scottish committee for the evac-
uation of children. Children of any
needy Scottish parents, as well as
those of MacGregors, will benefit
by the fund.
Second action of the clan last
night was one they took "a years
ago and, they said, had hoped never
to repeat. A record of all American
MacGregors in the service of their
country will be kept. it was decided,
and published at the end of the ma
tional emergency.
Officers Are Elected.
The service mems committee will
be appointed by the new national
chieftain of the clan, Frank Cecil
Magruder, 5308 North Capitol street,
a highway engineer in the Bureau
of Public Roads. Mr.. Magruder's
son, William Henry Magruder. is
Evening star., 1941-10-19
K. of c. to Report
On Donation Drive

The Washington General AS
sembly, knights of Columbus, will
meet at 8 pm. tomorrow night in
the Mayfower Hotel to receive
progress reports on the 14th annual
donation party for the Little Sisters
of the Poor. The party will be held
November IS at the home MAIN
tanned for the aged
James E. CollifoWer will report
on special gifts and James f.
Naughton will report on church coll
lections. Alfred A. McGarraghy,
vice supreme master of the fourth
degree. is general chairman.
Evening star., 1941-10-19
PIT. A. Elects Officers
At BuiIeys Cross Rouds

officers of the Baileys Cross
Roads (VaD PIT. A. have been
named as follows:
Mrs. L. P. Lathrop, president;
Mrs. Elizabeth Minor. vice presi-
dent; Mrs. C. B. O'Shaughnessy
secretary and Mrs. Wesley Randig,
treasurer.
Committee chairmen are Miss
Ethel Sims. education; Miss Ellen
Thornton, library; Mrs. L. S. Keys,
welfare; Mrs. Garland Wilson, ways
and means; Mrs. F. A. Duffy, public
relations; Mrs. Elsie Flecher and
Mrs. O'ShaughneSsy, program, Mrs
A. K. Waterfall, study group, and
Mrs. Ilya Hall. safety.
Evening star., 1941-10-19
; Youths Sue Auto Firm
As SHOOTING Aftermath

Three damage suits for S25 900 each
were filed in District Court yester-
day against Ourisman Chevrolet
Sales Co., Inc, by three youths who
charge they were shot by Harry
Rithman. 58-year-old night watch
man at the motor company, on the
night of July 25 during an en-
ployes' crab feast.
The suits were filed by next
friends of Peter Catucci, 18, of the
1000 block of Fifth street NE, who
told the court he was shot in the
lung; George Kalavitinos, l8, of the
Evening star., 1941-10-19
a stage attraction, beginning Octo-
Der %, entitled Salute to the Navy
Price Calls on Virginia
For Navy Day Observance

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 18 P).-
Gov. Price issued a proclamation
today calling on the people of the
State to join in the observance of
Navy Day, October 81, by appropri-
ate exercises and display of the ma
tional and State colors.
M. E. Bristow of Richmond, Navy
Day chairman for Virginia, said
there would be recognition of the
day throughout the State,
Evening star., 1941-10-19

second lieutenant at Fort Bragg
N. c.
Other officers elected at the close
Of the groups two-day convention
last night were Capt. Marion Milton
Magruder of Washington, deputy
chieftain, and Miss Regina Ma
gruder Hill of Hyattsville. historian
Officially known as Clan Gregor
and headed by the HEREDITARY chief
Sir Malcolm MacGregor of Mac
Gregor, baronet, the group is open
to any descendant of the first Nc
Gregor whose name is Gregor
Grigor, MacGregor, MacGrigor, Nc
Gregor, McGrigor, Gregory or Greg
orson.
Evening star., 1941-10-19

Scotland Yards f1ngerprint library
in London now contains $4,000
records.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
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E3545:s FREEMAN
Parade of New Cars
Grows; 5 More Here

of 1912 models into dealers showrooms is grow
ing production gets full swing curtalled
schedules allow Latest to appear for public approval are
Buick, Pontiac, Chrysler, Dodge and Studebaker.
Buick models in % body styles, on wheel
ranging from Is 39 inches and 40 10 los horse
power The phaeon dropped from the line IN favor OF the
passenger convertible New features include new
interior ventilation system and softer
springs for riding.
basic lines, the Torpedo IN seven body
Streamne addition TO two Stream
liner Chefans New features include increase In the width
brakes plus peseaing and heater which
prevents Jogging of the windows
Chrysler six lines 81 body styles The steering
wheel angle changed lap and special white
ring with hubcaps replace the governmentbanned
white sidewall tires.
The Dodge has in II body styles wheelbases
49, 1871 The horsepower has been stepped
from 81 105 and features which extras last
standard equipment the 1912
Studebaker introducing the Tubomatc drive its 1912
line This combines fluid coupling controlled selection and
overdrive. There three lines of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Massive Grille

Viewed from the front the
newest Dodge has new, square
effect radiator grille of MASSIVE
design Tenders have harmon.
iously flowing lines merging into
the body contours Speed lines 81
provided by brightly finished mold.
ings accenunC front and rear fen.
ders Door panels arc curved ov,l
concealed thresholds that provide
dr. safe entrance and exit RIM
ni1C rearward from tho hood and
ending back ri sedan quarter
windows, are bright body mold
Ings
Interiors show an attractive
method of upholsfeInC and trim
ming IN which Tho materials arc
attached with = tailored effect
Upholsterinc material is eIther
brosdcloth or pile fabric accord
Iag 10 purchaser s choice
Front door arm rests and dual
sun viSors now IRE standard equip
ment on all Dodge DO luxe and
custom models Right and leff front
doors can he locked with The Ignl-
ton key Twin sir-tone horns
formerly special equipment arc
now furnished as standard
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
New Chrysler Shows
'Thunderbolt' Influence

Performance, appearance econ
omy and longevity all have been
improved in the new ChrySler line
Important fundamental changes IN
design. plus a very large number
of refinements have brought this
about. The new models strongly
show the influence Of the "Thun-
derbolt," which ChrySler brought
out last Fall as the car OF the
future" because OF It's advanced
aero-dynamic lines.
The 1912 line comprises SIN
models and total OF 81 body
styles as follows
Royal-121ia inches wheelbaSe
20774 inches verall including
bumpers. Body styles are. Three
passenger coupe, slx-passengor club
coupe, six-pasSenger luxury hroug-
ham t2-door), siX-paSsenger sedan
Six-paSsenger town sedan, eight
passenger sedan an d elghtpas-
senger sedan-limouSlne The eight
passenger models are built on 2
chassis of 1892 inches wheelbasc
and 2253t inches overall
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Dodge Boosts Power
With All-Fluid Drive

Dodge enters its tVenty-eighth
new-model season with line OF
cars Incorporating operating adj
vantages and economy innovations.
The new Dodge lines major char
acteristics are an exterior. restNled
interiors, new los h. p engine
with all-fluid drive and variety of
construction and operating details
which in former seasons were re-
garded as extras
The entire line offers II vehl-
cles four Of these are grouped IN
a de luxe series. and seven IN a
custom series The dc luxe series
includes 3-pasScnger coupe, s.
!. passenger club coupe 2-doOr Sc
dan. 4-door sedan The group of
custom models provides 6paSSen-
GER club coupe convertible coupe
brougham. l-dOor sedan. town So
dan, 7-paSSencer sedan 7-paSSen-
ger limousine WheelhaSes are
1885, inches for the regular de
luxe and custom models l27 2
inches for the two passenger
f1rodolr
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Studebdker Adds
Simp|ified Drive

Studebaker automobiles for 1912
are on display here
The new cars are long wide and
streamlined. The front ends have
horizontal louvres in bright stain
less steel and driving, parking and
fog lamps are grouped in vertical
columns The front end ensemble
is one of extreme width, aCCentuat-
ing the lownesS of the new cars.
Mechanical Improvements in
clude the "turbo-matic' drive
which eliminates the clutch pedal
The new drive is simple. com
prehenSive blending Of three Vita
factors. fluid coupling, CONTROLLED
gear selection and overdrive trans
mission. II is another Studebaker
mechanical brain that brings a
reduction in manual operation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Produces 3 Lines

The new StudebakcrS are pro-
duced IN three lines Presidents
Commanders and Champions. in
the Champion line there are two
door Sedans. four-door tSedanS
three-paSScnged coupes and "DOu-
bic Dater" coupeS for five. Both
President and Commander groups
have four-door sedans. Land
Cruiser SedanS with four windows
and sedan-coupeS for SIN Custom
and dc luxe style models arc
available in each group of cars
and in President and Commander
lines there are also Skyway
models.
Custom champions come IN
solid colors. de luxe style models
are offered in II solid colors and
six two-tone combinations, the
latter at extra cost
Both Presidents and Com
manders for 1912 are available IN
Custom, DcluxStyle and Skyway
models with a variety Of color
combinations and interior trims.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Greater Air Intake

RedeSigned hood, radiator grille
and other front end sheet metal
and trim provide a graceful frontal
appearance as we'll as improve
mcnt in functional design. The
wide. low radiator grille provides
greater air intake at the point OF
greatest pressure, while headlamp
placement at the outer edge of
the Tenders dclineates the cars
width. Bumpers are curved, eX-
tending far back 10 protect the
tenders and combine b m p +
guards and license plate bracket
The Strcamlined character of
the cars is accentuated by new
arfol Tenders which are carried
through onto the door panels and,
in the case Of the series 30 super
and series 10 roadmaster convert
lille COupes and Sedanets, stream
completely through the door 10
Join the rear fender at the rear
fender shield line. Full length trim
strips tie in with the front and
rear bumper extensions.
Elimination of the Cowl ventila-
tor, which is Supplanted by new
SN stem OF ventilation built into
all models, permits extension OF
the hood closer to the windshield,
giving a smoother hood line Hoods
are OF the one piece side opening
type introduced by this manufac-
Ttro,, Last .tnap
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Air Scoop Slot

An important contribution "a
both beauty and utility * the new
buiit-in running boards which are
covered with heavily dreaded rub
her. with fitted POINTS 10 produce
smoother corners at tho pillars.
These running boards also hold the
carpet IN place and minimize The
danger Of stumbling or tripping
Tho license plate rs mounted n
The center Of the lid and is held
in position practically flush win
the lid surface by an ornamental
bracket that conceals all attach
ING nuts and bolts.
The front bumper has an at
SCOOP slot AT the bottom, which
supplements tho supply Of cool All
delivered 10 the radiator core and
at tho same time enhances the
appearance Of the bumper The
splash shield placed over the top
-of the bumper brackets IS supple
mentcd by another shield below
1t 10 form an air passage OF APP
proNlmately. TWO inches
Horsepower has been increased
in both the six and eight-cyIInder
models In the SKIES Royal and
Windsor) II is now 10 the result
OF an increase in engine dlsplace-
placement from 24l.5 cubic inches
10 25O.6 cubic inches. In the eight
cylinder models. the displacement
of the engine remains the same,
323.5 cubic inches, but refnements
in design bring the horsepower up
10 li0. Torque IS notably in
creased
The steering wheel location has
been changed 10 give more room
between the seat and the wheel
and its angle altered to make
more lap room.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21
Buick Redesigns
Hood, Front End
Metal and Trim

Six new lines Of Buick motor
cars covering a wide price range
from the lower Ia the upper
medium brackets and emhodying
outstanding mechanical AS we'll as
appearance Improvements, are an
nounced by Buick.
The new Bucks for 1912 will he
built on six chassis varying IN
wheelbaSe from lis inches for the
lowest priced group Of models Ia
129 inches for the series 90 limited
cars with which the company com
petes in the upper medium price
field. Two ValVe-in- head, straight
eight engines Of firehall design are
used, with three power ratings
ranging from no TO 165 horse
power and involving the use as
standard equipment on all but the
lowest rated engine of compound
carburetion refined 10 new stand
ards Of performances
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-21

view used car prospects" Holler
pointed out zach new model
year means y new model year
on dealers used car lots. for
soon 1871 models will he appear
ing there.
The motor car has become
the accepted mode ~ transpor,
tatinn In our American economy.
IN \ defense effort such a. we
are now engaged upon. reliable
transportation j. accented. The
increasing merit OF the used car
~ piece 81 merchandise Of
real value. plus it, newly i'm
portant role ~. our production
setup. highlighls the vital role
n Is playing tCVay,'