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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30
TORNADO REAPS DEATH
IN SOUTHERN ARKANSAS

New Bethel, Ark. - Four per-
sons were known to have been
killed, five more were reported
dead, and at least Is injured late
Sunday by a tornado which sud-
denly struck the New Bethel vi
cinity.
The high wind lashed Darde-
nellie, Okiedoke and New Bethel
in swift succession. The force of
the wind leveled all telephone and
telegraph wires, isolating the sec
ton.
Fifteen persons from New Be
thel were being treated for in
juries in Russelville, Ark, hos
pital.
Reports from Dardenelle said
the tornado struck that Arkansas
River community first, tn n
crossed the river and hit Dixie
doke.
The storm then veered to the
southeast, re-crossed the river and
struck New Bethel.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30
SENATE GROUP VOTES
TO ARM CARGO SHIPS

Washington.-By a vote of Is to
10, the senate foreign relations
committee approved legislation
Saturday permitting American
merchant ships to carry arms and
allowing them to sail to any port
in the world.
The momentous bill, a substi-
tute for the house-approved mea-
sure limited to ship arming, was
accepted after the committee had
voted II to II to take it in lieu
Of similar legislation proposed by
Senators Pepper 3D., Fla,), Lee
3D., Okla.), and Greene 3D., R. ~
Senator White (R., Me.), who vot-
ed with the opposition on the
first tally, joined the administra-
ton majority on the final ballot.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30
GA. STUDENTS DEMAND
TALMADGE BE CURBED

Atlanta, Ga. Storming stud
ents of the Georgia university
system have demanded that the
legislature convene in emergen-
CIV session and curb the executive
power of educator-ousting Cover
nor Eugene Talmadge.
College demonstrations of the
past two weeks climaxed public
reaction that followed Talmadge's
election of Dean Walter D. Cock
ing of the education school of the
University of Georgia on the gov
errors charges that the Iowa
born educator advocated co-edu-
cation of the races.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30
DEATH CLAIMS SMOKY
JOE AT AGE OF 70, SAT.

New York.-Smoky Joe finally
died Saturday. He was 70. Death
had been after him long time,
but Smoky Joe always before had
managed to keep out of its grasp.
Once Smoky Joe came to in
an undertaker's parlor where he
had been taken for first aid. He
looked at the undertaken, Winked
and said:
"Not this time"
Smoky Joe was Joseph B. Mar
tin, New York's most famous fire
man. He started fighting fires
when he was % and quit on Oct
ober 3, 1880, as an assistant fire
chief, only because his tough old
body was beginning to wear out.
He flirted with death a score
of times. Once he fell three floors
through a burning building into
which he had gone to search for
a Waterman.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30
SEPT. BIRTHS ARE FAR
AHEAD OF DEATHS

Raleigh. - There were 7,478
births and 1891 deaths in North
Carolina last month, DR.. R. T.
Simpson, director of the board Of
health's vital statistics division,
reported.
Both figures represented in
creases over September, 1910,
when there were 7,014 births and
1870 deaths, though the death
rate remained the same because
of the population increase.
Through September, births in
1941 totaled 64,101 and deaths
24,404, compared with 60,643
births and 24,301 deaths in the
same period last year.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30
CHUTIST LEAPS FROM
PLANE AT &c. 500 FEET

Chicago.-A daring parachutist
leaped from a plane at $4,000 feet
Friday, tumbled five and half
miles through space before pull
ling his ripcord and landed safe
ly.
The jumper, Arthur Starnes,
exceeded all known records for
free fall.
U. S. aviation associations rec
ognized no official parachuting
records, but press reports show
Russia claimed a world record
for free fall in 1884 when a man
jumped at 26,575 feet and opened
his chute $50 feet above the
ground, a plunge of 40 miles.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30
Joseph Poe Was
Buried On Mon.

Funeral service was held Mon
day for Joseph Poe, of Lansing,
in the family cemetery with the
RevS. Carl Sturgill and Arthur
Ashley in charge.
The deceased who died in the
Wilkes hospital, Saturday is sur
vived by his wife and the follow
ing children: Windfield Lee, o.
car, John and Wade Poe, Ruth
and Mayme Poe, and Mrs. Ray
Barker, all of Lansing.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30
NETTLE KNOB NEWS

The condition of Lin Miller, of
Idlewild, is improving.
Rev. Levi Green. Rev. Wink
Ter and Rev. Harvey Phillips start
ed a revival meeting at Beaver
Creek church Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wilcox
went to North Wilkesboro shop
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30

ping last week.
Rev. Harvey Phillips conduct
ed prayer service with Mr.. J. F.
Walters Sunday evening.
Mr.. Edwin Tomlinson visited
his father Mr.. Levi Tomlinson
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Phillips visited
MIR. and Mrs. Odell Walters, Sun
day.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30
Brief OF State And World During Past

employment Compensation Com
mission, with two members repre-
senting employees, two represent
ing employers and five, including
two women, representing the gen.
eral public. The Advisory Coun-
Gil was named to meet the pro-
visions Of the Wagner-Peyser Act,
now part of the Social Security.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30

Early October information indE-
Gates some decrease in lamb feed
ing during the 1941-42 season as
compared with record high num-
bers fed last year, reports the u
S. Bureau of Agricultural Eco
nonoicc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30
WAYNICK NEW CHAIRMAN
OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES

Raleigh, Oct. %. - Capus M.
Waynick, editor of the High Point
Enterprise and former State Sena-
tor, former State Highway Com
mission chairman, former State
Purchase and Contract director
and first Unemployment Service
director, was named Saturday by
Governor Broughton as chairman
of the State Advisory Council of
the Unemployment Compensation
Commission.
Governor Broughton named the
full nine-member Advisory Couns
Gil, in collaboration with the I'm
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30

c. c. Willis of the Grassy Creek
township in Mitchell county re-
ports a yield of 25.5 bushels of
No. l Sequoia Irish potatoes from
a one-bushel planting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-03
NO PROGRESS IN
 A. B. co. FARLEY
Officials, Union Leaders to Resume Conference To-
 day; Deadlock Feared

Members of the local Brass Workers union are informed that the hearing on the American Brass Co. wage dispute. now in progress in Washington, has met with no adjustment.
 The deadlock between the man. agement of the American Brass Go. and representatives of the c. I. O. affiliate, which the Labor Department is attempting to re- solve, still persists, it was learned.
 Negotiations began at 10 a. m. yesterday, and continued through the day, with only a two-hour re- cess, until midnight. They were resumed this morning at 10 o'clock with no indications of an early settlement in sight.
 The barley, which began Monday, after previous efforts to effect en agreement by state agencies had failed, has met with repeated fail- ure throughout the week. The union seeks an hourly wage increase of 10 cents, and has declined to ac- cept an offer of 6 cents more per hour made by officials of the Amer ican Brass Go.
 If present mediation efforts by the. Labor Department fail to meet with success, the dispute will prob ably be referred to the federal me- diation board. Members of the union have voted to strike in the event that no agreement is ar- rived at.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-03

presents g. greatly enlarged show on the Fourth, one in fact that an- nually attracts thousands of people to the resort. This year will be no exception and the Pearl Fireworks Company is preparing 8 display to- morrow night that will surpass any, thing previously shown.
 Fireworks and dancing are also on the program for Saturday night followed by another concert SunGay afternoon by the Meriden City band. Sunday night Charlie Barnet brings his famous orchestra to the Lake Compounce ballroom.
 Known as the greatest white tenor Saxophonist in history, Barnet with a style all his own quickly gained the acclaim of the public and has kept his pace through the chang ing music cycles. He is composer and arranger of note-his Make Believe Bathrooms" the theme of practically every radio-recording program in the country.
 Barnet's recording of Cherokee" took the nation by storm. Within a few days after its release every record store was completely sold out of this number. Members of the Cherokee Indian tribe made Charlie an honorary chieftain and presented him with their tribal bonnet. Fea- tured with the orchestra are Ford Leary, Bob Carroll and the Quin- tones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-03
Playground Remains
 Open Till 5 Friday
Handicraft Classes Begin Monday Mrs Louis Stevens
 Discharged From St. Mary's Hospital
w AT ERVILLE

Waterville, July = Ray Cronan, supervisor of the Waterville play ground has announced that the reg ular Saturday schedule will be in effect, July 4th, and the playground will remain open until 5 p m.
 The staff of the Park has been increased to six members this season recent appointee being Walter Wo- lunas and Peter Garrity, the lat ter, a popular Vile baseball player.
 All members of last years cham pionship track squad, desirous of helping to win the fourth success sive track title for the playground, are asked to give their names to Head Supervisor Ray Cronan, as soon as possible, so practice may be- gin before next week.
 Mary Campbell will start her handicraft classes next Monday afternoon, and Claire Lee has called a practice for the girls volleyball team Monday evening at 2 p. m. All former members and those wishing to make the team are urged to be on hand at that time.
 Sewing classes, under the direction of Mary Bolan, will be held every Tuesday and Friday afternoons.
 Next Wednesday afternoon, Wall ter Volunas will conduct a peanut hunt for teh youngsters.
 This season, the inter-playground vollyball league, for young men will again be directed by Ray Cronan. At present, plans are being made for a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-03
KIWANIANS HEAR
 TALK ON RUSSIA
William Shea, Foreign News Analyst FavOrs All
 Out Aid for Britain

Members of the local Kiwanis Club, meeting yesterday at The FL ton, heard William Shea, analyst of foreign news for the Hartford Times denounce National Socialism as "a foreign, revolutionary force, aimed at world conquest, and the arch enemy of democracy"
 MT. Shea espoused whole hearted ly the policy of sending all possible aid to Britain, on the grounds that America has great stake in the war, in which the preservation of Britain is essential to the security and defense of this country.
 The speaker devoted much of his time to consideration of the rami- fications which have arisen from the Russo German war, which he inter- preted as one further indication of Hitler's program of world d-conquest, expanding from the purely European scale to an aggressive attempt to dominate wider sphere. More specifically, he attributed Hitler's war against his neighbor to the east to his need for raw materials with which to continue the European war.
 MT. Shea also expressed the opln- ion that the war on Russia was an attempt to confuse the diplomatic relations existing between Britain and the United States on the one hand, and the Soviet Union on the other.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-03
ARMY, NAVY UNITS
 TO NAME NUMBERS
Chesterfield, Fred War; ing's Orchestra to Say It
 With Music for Boys

Chesterfield Navy Week" and Chesterfield Army Week" are an- nounced for the weeks beginning July 7th and July 21st in twin ad- vertisements of the new Chester field Cigarette campaign released nationally by Liggett & Myers Tobacco company.
 During those weeks the Army and Navy can call for their favotite musical numbers on Fred Warnings Chesterfield Pleasure Time" pro- tetaoin Shrdlu cmfwyp vbgkqj
 gram, broadcast every evening from Monday through Friday over Ma tional Broadcasting company sta- tions. Each number played will be dedicated to an individual camp.
 Chesterfield Cigarettes have for many years been among the sales leaders in both services and take pride in this long association. Ches- terfield's Glenn Miller Moonlight Serenade" programs, broadcast over Columbia Broadcasting System on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thirusday evenings, also dedicate one number nightly to the boys in camp.
 The new advertisements are un- usual in their direct tieup of news paper and radio advertising.
 Other advertisements of the new Chesterfield campaign spotlight many personalities, including Miss America of 1940-41," Dorothy Mo Guire of the stage hit Claudia, !" and Merle Oberon and Robert Allen of the movies. The national defense program is also included in this comprehensive Chesterfield series in an advertisement dedicated to "men of steel"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-03
HUGE PRODUCTION
 ORDER ANNOUNCED
Chevrolet Expands FaciI= ities to Fill $S9,O75,OOO
 Order for Plane Engines
Special to The Democrat

Detroit, July 3.-Within 30 days of announcement of its $89,O75, ,O0O order for Pratt & Whitney aviation engines. Chevrolet division of Gen. eral Motors Corp will begin convert ing 100000 square feet of manu- featuring floor space from automo- bile to air-cooled engine production, M. E. Coyle, Chevrolet president and general manager announced Tues day. The army air corps announce the contract Monday.
 A 156-acre factory site at Tona- wanda, N. r., and the Chevrolet plant at Buffalo, eight miles away, will be the key plants in 8 prdouc- ton schedule that calls for 1000 plane engines 8 month, and to which Michigan plants at Flint, De- troit, Saginaw and Bay City will share in parts subcontracting.
 All 26 plants 10 help.
 In fact, all 26 of Chevrolet's net work of manufacturing and assem- bly, plants will share in the new job either directly or by absorbing auto- mobile and defense work to be re- allocated at the end of 1941-model production the last of July.
 The Tonawanda plant will be turned over free of charge to the government and operated by Chev- rolet. With the addition of a test cell building of some 300,000 square feet, which the Defense Plant Corp, subsidiary of the REC, will build to increase the production area on the new order to 100000 square feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-03
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
 GIVEN PATROLMAN
Request of Officer ''Ted" Mcdonald Granted; COm=
 munity Club Protests

The Board of Police Commis- sioners yesterday afternoon grant, ed another two months leave from the police force to Patrolman Ed ward J. Mcdonald, who has been out on sick leave for the past two months. The leave granted to Patrolman, TfcDonald, the commits sioners asserted, is without pay.
 The Washington Park Commun- ity club sent in a protest to the board, stating that members of the club were unable to secure parking near the Baldwin street theater while attending performances there.
 The letter requested if the con-' miSsionerS could assign a street which could be used for the pur- pose of parking near the vicinity of the theater. The communica- ton was sent by the board to the traffic committee for consideration.
 A proposal to have the city pay for the policemen'S uniforms was received from the committee se- lected to consider the plan which informed that no appropriation in the present budget exists for this purpose.
 A letter from the Concordia Singing society was received by the board with $5, expressing thanks to the police department for the escort members of the society re- ceived to the city line when they recently attended a sangerfest in Bridgeport. The money was de- posted in the Police Mutual Aid fund.
 An invitation from the East End Community club was extended to the board to attend the celebra- tion on July 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-03
U.S.O. Makes ( Contact
 For Sailors Ashore"
First Class Petty Officer Gives GObs' Outlook on
 Social Activities When Fleet or Boy Comes in

fellow you might see again than in one you won't.
 One trouble in the past, and now, is the fly-by-nights we're often re- stricted to because we haven't the time or opportunity to crash good parties or build acquaintance with real folks.
 That's why a lot of us in the navy arc even more enthusiastic about the D. s. O. program than the army men. We're just the same inside. We've chosen a Floating" career because we feel the navy is vital to our country, but we long for home life, decent amusements, the chance to meet nice girls in nice surround ings, as much as anyone.
 Some of that is right in the creed Chaplain F. L. Albert wrote for the men on the battlewagon North Carolina, and which I like lot. It says in part:
 q believe in the home from which I came, and in the strength that comes from frequent family com- municationS.
 T believe in the joy of living and the inner satisfaction that comes from working hard and playing hard"
 We want to play hard-hut right when we're ashore. We must have the right facilities and contacts. From what its leaders have told me. the United Service Organization was created just to fill those needs. It's not going to soft-pedal our end of 1t just because the army outnumbers us four or five to one. In fact we'll receive special attention just on that account.
 I understand U. s. o. vii loper- ate at least one large clubhouse at every naval base, and in addi- tion will help us meet nice local families, so we can stick our legs under real tablecloth once, any, how, before we hustle back to sea.
 Nice goingl A lot of people on the U. s. O. bandwagon know exactly what is needed, and I for one am confident it will deliever all along the line. The agencies did plenty of good individually, back in 1917. It's safe bet they'll make the fur fly now they've all joined hands.
 U. s. O. is the group name for six national agencies: the YMCA, National Catholic Community Ser vice, Salvation Army, YWCA, Jew ish Welfare Board and National Travellers Aid association.
 Well, U. s. O., if you have any trouble raising that $1O,765 ,0OO you need for the first year-just call the Navy.
 P. s.-But not until next pay day, please.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-03

fourteen team league, two more teams than last years record total of twelve. The schedule will be re- leased next Monday, and Friday nights have been selected as the ten tative playing time.
 Mrs. James German of Homer street entertained her card club yesterday afternoon, her guests be- ing Mrs. William Heaney, Mrs. Dan- iel Sullivan, Mrs. Thomas Buckley, Mrs Francis Whalen, Mrs. Joseph Seery, Mrs. James McAree and Miss Josephine LaChance. Prizes were won by Mrs. Buckley, first; Mrs. Whalen, second; Mrs. Heaney, third and Mrs. Sullivan, consolation.
 Mrs. Louis Stevens, of Thomaston avenue, who has been patient at St. Mary's hospital, where she un- derWent a major operation, return ed home today.
 Boston Guests
 MT. and Mrs. William Nolan of Downs street will spend the holiday weekend in Boston.
 MT. and Mrs. George Laundria and family of New Hartford have been spending some time with MT. and Mrs. Joseph Seery on Thomas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-03
BY BRYsoN c. SMITH First Glass Petty Ofacer
 limited States Navy

Sailors don't get chance to go to town as often as soldiers do. There's always land around an army camp. There isn't around 8 ship.
 So when we do get shore leave it's mighty valuable = provided we can use 1t right.
 We have another problem the army hasn't got. Those bucks stay put long enough so they at least have the chance to make civilian friends, and maybe get touch of real home life, even though it's not in their own homes.
 Often we don't. So we're likely to be at loose end altogether when we climb off the ship. It's human nature to take more interest in a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-03
DEFENSE BOND
 Quiz

Q. Can I buy Defense Bonds by mail?
 A. Yes by writing to the Treas urer of the United States, Washing ton, D. C., for descriptive circular and order form.
 o. Is there any price advantage in buying Defense Bonds and Stamps by mail?
 A. There is not. The post offices and banks which issue Defense Bonds and Stamps do SO without being paid any profit for their ser- vices. All are working together, without compensation, for the com mon good.
 NOTE - To purchase Defense Bonds and Stamps, go to the near. est post office or bank or write fol information to the Treasurer of tho United States, Washington, D. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-03
LAKE FIREWORKS
 TOMORROW NIGHT
Charley Barnet and Or chestra COmpOunce Att
 traction Sunday Night

July fourth will be 8 gala day at Lake Compounce. In addition to the many rides games and amusements, excellent picnic and bathing facil- ities a most elaborate program of special attractions will be presented on the holiday and ensuing week end. Starting with a patriotic con- cert Friday afternoon by the New Departure band, Lake Compounce will feature roller skating, dancing to the music of the Hal Mcintyre orchestra and as a fitting climax to the occasion huge display of fire works at il p. m.
 Famous for its weekly fireworks display, Lake Compounce always
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-03
YMCA CAMPERS INVARIETY BILL
COnseIIOrs Join YOullg- sters in Staging Program
 of Entertainment

Campers at tho Y. N. 0. Il. sum mer camp at Smiths Pond, Water twon last night enjoyed Q varied program of entertainment, in which both the youngsters and their col1a- sellors took part. Jack Warner ofia- ciated as master-of- of-ceremouieS
 The central event on the program was the presentation of c comedy skit entitled 'aThe old Grad Re- turns by William North and Arthur Charpentier, which afforded the boys plenty of amusement.
 Other contributions were nade by Thurston Favor, who performed some juggling feats; Joseph Nolan, who played some banjo selections: Howard Thornley, who mystined the audience with magi tricks; and Robert winchester, who delivered nnonologue, scientist at Play.'' A pony chorus was made up of Robert Nichols, Lyman Webster, Chris Reilley, James Hodson, Robert Win- chester, Graham Pardee and Wii- Ham Webster.
 Previous to the evenings fun, a A4SAA10CA O4 SCNSuU WCAG PfAScSA y JCotG4 day, as follows: Beginners tests by Thomas Hislop, William Sullivan. and Joseph Gaffney; boat test by Charles Green, Donald Mahoney and Richard Barton; canoe test, Thomas Kelly.
 A group of campers left for Lake Candlewood yesterday, in charge of Theodore Bayer. Among the campers going were Thomas Schatz- ski, Stephen Pannone, Clark Stock CT and Joseph Meyer. The follow ing new campers arrived yesterday: John Capeto, Carl, Aprechamian Robert, Montesi, Jerome Griner John Carey, Robert HuckinS, Lowell Burns, Richard Gelgud, Raymond Pidge, Jeofrey Sullivan and Lee Darsch.