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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-20
BY Staff Writer

1NO" IIldL tIIC SO111S1 Cl1SC AoSC
is over all talk is on the tourna-
ment.
And while it does not always
come out that way, it appears
that the leaders in the conference
will also be the leaders in the
tournament, everything else be-
ing equal.
Talking of equals, a lot of Ashe
county teams seem to be about
that way, judging from their
averages at the end of the con-
ference games. In the boys brack-
ct, Riverview and Healing Sp'gs
tied for second place; West JEFF
ferson and Nathan's Creek, third
place; Elkland and Fleetwood,
fourth place. And among the
girls, jefferson and VIC tied for
third place; West Jefferson and
Lansing, fourth place.
No Justice!
Speaking of everything being
equal, things are not so with
some of the players. Parks Col
ward, one of Jefferson's main
springs, is in bed with mumps.
Vivian Johnson, one of West JEFF
ferson's best guards, is out be-
cause of flu. There are probably
others who will not be able to
play because of illness, and still
some others who will be sick after
it is over, but all in all it prom
ises to be a good tournament
through the finals Saturday
night.
Being A Sport
Again a report comes in from
President Garbee, giving an Ashe
high school zero on sportsman
ship for one of the final confer
ence games, played last Friday
night. Reports here are that the
players did not like the referees
decisions and had lot to say
about her. Not seeing the game
we are not on the inside of the
story, but hate to see a black
mark against one of our high
schools. The referee is one indi-
vidual players usually have to
abide by and whether they agree
with her OR not, there is little
that can be done about it. So the
less said the better. Referees,
like others, sometimes make mis-
takes, but they are usually right.
A Free Goal
Professor w. J. Young, of En-
Dry and Henry college, who is a
native of Ashe and who attended
and later taught school at Lam
sing, said that there had been a
big improvement in basketball Of
ficials since his student days. He
reported playing in an important
game and the referee gave his
opponents five free shots. When
he asked why, the referee replied
that the rule called for three free
goals when a spectator came on
the court, and since there were
five spectators he was giving five
free shots!
Tournament Trophies
Professor Paul Miller, principal
of the jefferson high school, who
spent much time and energy in
working to make the tournament
a success, announced that the tro-
plies are being given by L. P.
Coward and J. E. Roland. With
these two popular and efficient
officials backing it, the
is a county event in
more ways than one!
wildcat, Wildcat!
The other day some student
asked about that man from Riv-
erview who yelled wildcat!
Wildcat" so much last year dur
ing the tournament season.
We believe that according to
Professor Wade Eller, that that
particular man will be on hand
and will probably be yelling
Wildcat" Friday and Saturday
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-20

.dious; Ruth Brown: teachers pet
Helen Osborne; most likely to
succeed, Frank Roland; mischief
maker, Ruby Jones; and the big
gest flirt, Wayne Hartsog.
The class is headed by the fol-
lowing officers: President, Pau
line GRAPHICAL; vice-president, Ce-
Gil Snyder; secretary, Quayle Bar
lowe. Billy 10 Jones was chosen
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-20

Quayle Barlowe, best dressed. girl,
Helen Osborne; best dressed boy,
Cecil Snyder; most athletic girl,
Helen Osborne; most athletic boy,
Bill GRAPHICAL, most popular,
Wayne Harrison; best sport, Bill
GRAPHICAL; best all-round, Frank
Roland; quietest, Ruth Brown;
cutest, Pauline GRAPHICAL; most in
telligent, Frank Roland; most stu
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-20
TO HOLD FISH FRY

The North Wilkesboro voiture
of the Forty and Eight, fraternal
organization of the American Le-
gion, will hold a fish fry at
Boone tomorrow night and all of
the local members are planning
to attend.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-20
MILL AT WARRENSVILLE

Howard Rhodes, young War
rensville man, has started the
operation of a corn mill, next
door to Roten's store. It was an
nounced this week that Tuesday
and Friday would be milling
days
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-20
ASHE TOURNAMENT
NOW IN FULL SWING

Continued from Page One)
sing 1916. The Nathan's Creek
girls piled up a score of 1913
over Riverview. Nathan's Creek
high scorer, Mildred Gambill,
chalked up a total of "a points to
her teams credit.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-20

mascot and Miss Helen Ledbetter,
class sponsor. m
The class flower is the lilac and
the motto: I'VE believe in minds
that think, hands that work and
hearts that love-"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-20
RIIILDING NEW HOME

Fred Cockerham has started a
new brick home in Jefferson. 1t
is located on the lot formerly
owned by Guy Badger and will
probably be completed by early
summer.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-20
RIVERVIEW SENIORS
ELECT SUPERLATIVES

The senior class of the River
view high school showed unusual
interest in the election of the fol-
lowing superlatives: pretties t,
Pauline GRAPHICAL; handsomest,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-20
GET IN STRETCH OUT

NEW COMFORT was the keynote as
we made plans for this years Ford.
Getin, through the new wide doors!
Stretch out, in room to spare! Seating
width has been increased as much as
7inches. Knee-room and inside length
are greatest in the low-price field.
Then take the road and try its ride!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-20

Life is as serious a thing as
death
BAILEY
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
Wanted: Hot Flugelhorn
Player, Must Be Good

The following classified ad ap-
peared in newspaper:
MUSICIAN: hot flugelhorn play
er, must be able to take solos, swing
blues. Apply w. w. Herman, Circle
1892.
1t seemed like a good idea to find
out what flugelhorn was, nobody
around the office knowing, except
perhaps H. A. S., whose day off it
was. A call elected the following:
"A flugelhorn is four-valved in.
strument. little larger than trum-
pet, but resembling a trumpet in
size, shape, and form. Its pitch is
B-hat, producing a tone between a
trumpet and a trombone. The tech
meal manipulation is that of a trum.
pet.
The lip action in the blowing of
the instrument is somewhere be-
tween that for trumpet and from
bone, and needs special aptitude in
blowing. The technical name for the
lip action is 'embouchure.' The in
strument has baritone voice.
The advertiser explained that it
was one of the oldest brass instru-
nIents, but had never been used TO
play hot music before.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
Simple Ways Suggested
To Prevent Nervousness

Learn to relax, both at work and
during leisure hours, if you want to
avoid that bugaboo of civilization,
nervous tension, Leonard Allen, New
York, advises. Here are a few SIM
pie suggestions:
At work avoid the strain of monot-
ony and immobility; get up and
stretch or walk about for few mo-
ments each hour. Plan a complete
break from activity sometime dur
ing the day.
Check up periodically to see
whether your workday activities are
all aimed directly at the attainment
of your goal. Tolerate useless activ-
tiles only as recreation. Keep away
from unnecessary headlines.
If you are housewife, Mr.. Allen
suggests, keep a chair or stool in
the kitchen so that you may be seat
ed while you work. Avoid body
strain by wearing sensible shoes, not
bedroom slippers. Eat at mealtime,
and keep away from the icebox be-
tween times. Set aside a regular
rest period each day. Do not be
excessively fussy about homework;
strike happy medium instead"
During your leisure, learn to for
get your work entirely. Recreation
should not involve activity too close
ly resembling your work. Nor is it
wise to clutter your leisure time
with ceaseless activity. People un-
wisely assume that vigorous recrea-
tional activity will naturally neutral
ize tension developed on their jobs,
but this may not be true" the author
says. UNLESS rest is an intermedi-
airy, new exertion will simply create
added strain. Always devote a GER
tain portion of your leisure to COM
plete rest"
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
Mexican Indians Drink PuIque

The universal beverage of the
Mexican Indians is pulque, a fer
mented product of the maguey, or
century plant, which is generally
produced under the most appalling
ly unhygienic conditions, Nathaniel
Weyl, author of Woodstock, N. Y,
says in a symposium on Latin
American culture published by the
Columbia University Press.
THE almost ubiquitous lack of
sanitary drinking water has stimu-
lated the pulque habit" according
70 Mr.. Weyl, who reports that Otomi
peasants with whom he talked ad
mitted that they consumed as much
az seven quarts daily. "The Mexi-
can Indian baby is given the same
lethal diet as his parents. In some
regions, infants are weaned with a
cloth dipped in corn whiskey.
The. Mexican Indians diet, it is
pointed out, is based on maize and
brown beans. Chilli is introduced to
stimulate the digestive juices, but 1t
has a caustic effect on the stomach
and intestineS.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
Plan Rooms for Exposure

The influence of geographic loca
ton can have considerable effect on
a home and should be considered
when planning room exposures.
In localities where winters are
long and severe, a compact plan
and low ceilings are said to be de-
sirable to permit ease of heating
with economy In such locations full
advantage of the radiant heat of the
sun is desirable IN as many rooms
as possible. as well as some form Of
protection from cold winds.
In warm climate the opposite is
required and less compact plans are
needed in order TO take advantage
of prevailing breezes and TO secure
cross and through ventilation in as
many rooms as possible. In this
case protection from the heat OF
the sun is needed, and the most de-
sirsble rooms are those which are
cool and shaded.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
Wydndotte in
Years Gone By
40 YEARS AGO


St Patrick's day was celebrated In
WynndOtte 40 years ago with a big
banquet in Arbeiter hall Over 800
persons attended Rev. j. A. Ha1y,
pastor Of st Patrick church. officiated
as tOastInaster There was music by
81. Patrick and the Woodruff family
OrcheStras, and there were speeches
by James Mcnamara IF DttrOit NJ.
McGrath. DR. j. s. mclaughlin, Jere-
lniah brennan, ex-State Senator Geo.
r. Monaghan, Robert Il. Ganley and
Charles ii. Mari. Misses Mae Teeing
and Lucy McGlOgun contributed
songs.
Mrs. Samuel McCleary, one Of the
city's oldest residents. died at her
home ON Oak street
Owners Of the Crosse lie duck ranch
had their incubatOrs filled and expect
ed to raise $1,000 ducks during the
Es,asSOn-
ShakeSpeare's As You Like IL" was
read by members at the regular meet
Ing Of the Tuesday Afternoon Study
club.
Directors of the WyandOtte Light
and Fuel Company announced that
they had let contracts for their mach
lnRry. and that work would start as
sssm as frost was out Of the ground.
The Council appointed these in~ISnc-
tors for the April election: First
ward, Fred Kane: Second ward. John
Cooper; Third ward. AdOlph Berens.
% YEARS AGO
The general superintendent of the
Detroit Water Board figured that ii
would cost $+lSOOO to lay water
mains To WyandOtte TO supply this
city. As DetrOit's water at the time.
wa; not above suspicion, the idea Of
piping it here was given UP.
Mrs. Lester Curtis mother vi Will
lam Curtis, died ut the age Of IS
years. She had lived III WyandOtte Tor
ca Of those years.
City Treasurer James G.. Headman
set new record for tax collection.
State. county. school and good road
taxes We're collected 97.7 per cent be-
fore the balance was returned to the
county treasurer as delinquent.
WyandOtte Poor Board reported
that only $32.7O was paid out for re-
lief during February, 1916.
Statistics gathered by Postmaster
John F.. McInerney justified the esti-
mate of $40 increase iii the citys
population since the fal, 0f 1915.
The Board of Education and public
s'hOOl teachers held Il joint meeting
for the purpose Of getting better ac-
quainted.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21

This is to certify that the above
vouchers amounting to $50. O99.53 have
been examined; that the articles or
services called for have been received !;
that prices and computations are cor
rect; that all invoices, receiving no
tees and supporting data are attached
and in order, and that the proper ac-
counts have been charged.
The treasurer is hereby authorized
TO pay the above vouchers.
Charles =. Johnson,
President
Arthur f. Baisley.
Secretary.
Trustee kalaSh moved that the balafs
he approved. and that the treasurer
be authorized tO draw warrants on
the various funds for the payment OF
same
Trustee Steele sounded the motion.
Ayes: Trustees HOmeiSter. johnson,
kalash. McInerney and Steele.
Nays: None
The motion was carried
The following report Of the Urea
surer for the month Of February. 1911.
was received and entered in the min
uteS:
Wyantbotte. Michigan
March -, 1871.
The Honorable Board of Education
Charles :. johnson. President
beg 10 sllblnit my report as Urea
snrer for the. nkaith pi1iirg February
-. 1941
Receipts
Fob Rli-lncp Xl.eS .hAlsS
Feb q Recent Ma. $40 a40O0
~,
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
Dalton Different

Another example of the vagaries
of New England weather has come
from Dalton, Mass. Though every
other city and town In the state
showed a rainfall deficiency of up
to 8.96 inches for a five-month Pc
Rod, Dalton reported an excess Of
1.53 inches.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21

NARELY thought of as a "corn-belt" state,
Michigan nevertheless ranks eleventh in the
production of this biggest of American grain
crops. The corn grown each year on the farms
of Michigan would provide two bushels for
every home in the nation.
Whether he has telephone or not, every
farmer who grows or feeds corn benefits from
the part modern telephone service plays in
reporting up-to-the-minute price quotations.
in the prompt delivery of seed, implements
and stock, and in the process of marketing
that moves his products to the consumer.
All along the line, from blowing to husk-
ing, from corn-erib to dinner-table, your Tele-
phone Company helps to carry on the job of
production and conservation of food - a
vital link in the National Defense.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
Usually Right

1.-THE man who announces that he
has nothing to say is. usually cor
rect, said Hi Ho. the sage of China
town. His trouble. usually lies in
not reaching the conclusion soon
enough" q.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
Parking Meters

Meters to regulate automobile
parking are nov in use In l55 Ameri-
can cities. Last year, meters in
102 cities yielded So, 470, 900, the larg-
est revenue going to Houston, Texas.
where $3.50, 900 was collected from
1859 meters.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
40. 900 Words on Gard

In an appeal TO conserve paper.
people of England were reminded
that Auguste Meunier. Belgian,
wrote ITO, 900 words on a postal card,
while the average person puts down
less than 200.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
$35S,667.JO

SOOO,OOG .OO
(Signed) John T. McWMrter,
Treasurer.
The report Of the public librarian
for the month of February was re-
ceived and placed ON file.
Trustee Kahsh moved that the sal
airy of the inimeOgraph operator be
increased from $40 to $50 per month,
effective March - as recommended
by the supe rintendent.
Trustee HOmeiSter seconded the mo
ton.
Ayes: Trustees HOmeister, johnson.
Kalash, McInerney and Steele.
Nays: None.
The motion was carried.
The Secretary reported the receipt
from the State Land Office OF the
Deed to Lot No. 10 Ford Manor Sub
division
Trustee HOmeister moved that Jen-
sen and KeOugh be appointed as arch
fleets for the new Public Library
building
Trustee Kalash seconded the motion.
Ayes: Trustees HOmeister, Johnson.
Kalash, McInenley and Steele.
Nays: None.
The motion was carried.
Trustee McInemey moved To adj
jOurn.
Trustee KalaSh seconded the motion.
Ayes: Trustees HOmeiSter. Johnson.
KalaSh, McInemey and Steele.
Nays: None.
The mOtiOn was carried.
ARTHUR Z. BAISLEY,
Secretary.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
Straw Cat

The straw cat, known also as the
pampas or grass cat, is yellowish-
gray wildcat, with straw-colored
bands running backward across its
TANKS and horizontally on its legs
and chest.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
Be vs. Strike When Girls
Use Salt in Lemonade

They had a wagon, the two little
girls, one of those express wagons
most children own before they take
il apart to make two other things
out of it.
This one was in pretty fair condi-
ton, and at the moment was sup
porting large cracked pitcher full
of pale liquid in which few mys-
terious things were floating, and two
jelly glasses, one large, one small.
In case anyone might not under
stand the significance of these props.
a sign leaning against the wagon ex-
planned all:
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
Device for Blind FLYING

Development Of a combined indi-
Gator designed to simplify some. Of
the problems OF instrument fight
and landing q airFlSres his Seep
announced. 49,.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21

Opportunity school," where
adults may learn languages, history.
philosophy and other cultural sub
jects for 81 course during leisure
time, has been opened at the Univer-
Sity of Toledo.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
BOARD OF EDUCATION

March II, 1871.
A regular meeting Of the Board Of
Edalca ton Of the st-isool District OF
the General Office Roosevelt High
School ON Monday, March II. 1871
The meeting was called To order by
the president, Cha Mes 5. johnson al
Z 80 PM. ThSre were present: Trus-
tees Home lister, Johnson, kalash, AIc-
Inerney and Steele. Absent: Trustees
Altman and Block.
Trustee HOmeisster moved that the
minutes OF the regular meeting OF
March 3, 1871 stand approved as re-
corded.
Trustee Kalash seconded the motion
Ayes: Trustees HMnedSter, johnson.
Kalash, McInerney aud Steele.
Nays: None
The motion was carried.
The following is the report Of the
superintendent:
March Il. 1917.
The Board Of Education
Gentlemen,
The Public Library is now installed
ner Of the Mckinley School 1t will be
opened to the public beginning Tues
day, March Is.
The Schools are cooperating with
the Merchants Association Exhibition
by providing the band, setting UP an
exhibit Of motion pictures of school
work in one Of the show windows, and
IN utilizing the displays of the manu-
facturers as source OF educa tiOnal
information for written articles ON
the manufactured products and pro
ceSses of the city. 1t will also be used
as a source of Illustrations in the var
iOus grades of the art depa rtment.
Work ON the nFurals for the ROOSe-
Welt Auditorium has begun in the
W.P.A Project in Detroit. Final ap-
prevail has been received from Wash
ingtOn.
l recommend that the salary of this
mime0grlph operator be increased
from so TO $50 per month, effective
March ID.
Respectfully Submitt ed
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
POcahontaS

1t is but a romantic yarn, that
Captain John Smith was saved by
Pocahontas.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
Michigan
grows
g good
G O n

Sturdy Aysrid strains Of corn. adapted 70
80, conditions, have been developed by
", breeders and by the Michigan
A.,;.uhur.l Experiment Station. Hybrids
rroduee strong stalks, even ears ana =
profitable yield.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
DISCHARGED

Lew Fields once discharged Fred.
ric March.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
GIRLS UNFAIR To Boys.
BEWare. Girls USE SALT il
LEMONADE

Business apparently was affected
by this labor trouble There were
no customers in evidence.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21
LiMONadE
Big GLASS &c d.
Small GLASS &c

The two little girls stood proudly
on either side of the wagon and took
turns calling their wares. Lemon
adel Two cents Lemonade! Four
cents big glass! They also took
turns sampling just to make sure
their product continued up to stand
ard
Up TO this time the story is quite
usual. But presently up the street
came three small boys each bear
ing a cardboard sign on a stick.
The lettering on the signs, executed
in what appeared 10 be shoe-black-
ing. read:
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-21

Respectfully submitted.
(Signed) f. w. FrOstic,
Superintendent
The bills and accounts were read
ton Sheets Nos. 249-2JO. e.
WyandOtte Savings Bank
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-12

, see Simon's Printery?"
1--WE have a lot of shopping to
do" Gillian's voice trailed off.
"You must see the printery."
Jon was quite agreeable. I can't
60 with you, I'm afraid. But I'll
meet you here at five-thiry and
we can have dinner together and
well, we can see about tonight"
"Shall we go to Simon KILL
crews now" Deborah asked in
nocently.
Gillian, wanting so much 60,
wished still that she were at the
| other end of the earth.
Deborah turned into Beaver
Hall Square with a great Shrek
ing of tires.
There was brass plate with
the sign, "Simon's Printery," by
the door of an ancient house. Gil
liam followed Deborah slowly up
the steps and into long hall.
Deborah was alcst at the top,
Gillian still at the bottom, when
Simon Killigrew came in the front
/ door. And she could hear Simon
say, "Gillian!" and notice the
way he said it.
Gillian prayed he would say no
more. He must know she was not
alone. She said, Deborah it with
me. Simon. You've met Deborah?"
1--WE came up to buy Gillian's
trousseau," said Deb idly, looking
at an etching but watching him
front the corner of her eye.
eyes" Simon's voice sounded
hollow. 81 suppose you want to
look about"
eyes, if you please" Deborah
poked in her bag, said, ooh, I
want to 60 out to the car for a
moment. You might start with
Gillian, if you like. I'll soon catch
up with you"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-06-12
Helton News

Mrs. Frank FISHERMAN, of Roa-
noke, is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. r. c. FISHERMAN.
Mrs. Joe Emerson is ill at this
writing.
Mr.. T. A. Hurley, of Peach Bot
tom, Pa, was in the county the
past week on business.
Mr.. Ted Blevins, who has been
working in Wilmington, spent the
week end with his family, here.
Mrs. John Barker and daugh-
tiers, Edna and Nina, spent Friday
night with Mrs. J. A. Porter.
Mr.. Ray Carpenter and son, OF
Harmony, spent Friday night with
Mr.. c. o. Jones.
Miss Alta Paisley is spending
some time in Crab Orchard, W.
Va.
Mr.. N. L. Cooper visited Mr.
c.. D. Campbell, of Bina Satur-
day.
Mrs. Alice Shaw and daughter
spent the week end with rela-
tives at Weaver's Ford.
The weekly prayer service,
which was held in the home of
John Henry Davis, was we'll at
tended.