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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
Republicans To
Hold Convention
September 10Th
Township Primaries On Sent.
IL, Will Nominate COP
County Ticket
GRAPHICAL, CHAIRMAN

1t was announced yesterday by
b: 3. GRAPHICAL, county chairman
OF the executive committe that the
Republican county convention for
Ashe county had been called to
meet at the courthouse in Jeffer-
son on Saturday, September 19.
The purpose of the convention
will be to nominate a Republican
county ticket for the coming cleo
ton in November. This ticket will
include nominations for the Ren-
resentative. in the General AS
sembly, clerk of the superior
court, register of deeds, coroner,
surveyor, sheriff, three nominees
for the board of county commits
sioners and five nominees for the
county board of education.
In addition to nominating a Re.
publican ticket, any other neces-
sary business will be attended to.
The township meetings will be.
held in each of the I9 townships
OF the county, at the voting places
on Friday, Sept. 18, it was an
nounced. At these meetings dele
gates will be selected to represent
each of the townships in the COM
ing county convention, and to e.
lect township executive commit
tees.
Continued on Page ~
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
AAA Will Offer
Winter Peas To
Ashe Farmers
10000 Pounds Will Be Ship
ped Soon. Farmers Should
Apply
gusta, Ga

The Ashe County AAA office
just received notice that 10000
lbs. of Austin winter peas and
vetch will be shipped to the coun-
ty within the next few days to be
furnished the farmers in the same
manner as they have been receiv-
ing phosphate and lime.
A few more cars of phosphate
are expected to be here at the
same time. Those who have not
earned all of the 1912 allowance
are urged to make application for
either phosphate or the winter
legume seed at once.
1--WE may get only a limited a.
mount of phosphate, so it is urgent
that those who are expecting to
get it apply early" Farm Agent
Grouse said.
Seeding of Australian winter
Continued On Page Four)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
Carlos Thomas
Out For Sheriff
State Highway Patrolman Of
ficially Announces Can.
didacy This Week

w. Carlos Thomas, of West
Jefferson, state highway patrol
man in Ashe, county for the. ps r
sevea years, this week officially
announced his candidacy for the
Democratic nomination for the of
flee of sheriff.
AT the urgent request of men,
women and children living in ev-
cry section of the county, I am a
candidate for the Democratic
nomination for sheriff." he stated.
II am a lifelong Democrat and
have been a law enforcement Of
ficer in Ashe county for the past
seven years. I believe in fair and
impartial law enforcement with
special favors or privileges to
none. Law enforcement is a pro-
fession with me, one in which ]
have had special training as well
as experience" he declared.
Mr.. Thomas was the first state
patrolman to be stationed in AShe,
county and he has rendered OUT
standing service in this capacity,
He is now a corporal.
Mr.. Thomas was the second
candidate to formally announce
for the Democratic nomination Of
sheriff. Some time ago Raleigh
Rotten made his announcement.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
Members Named
On Ration Board

Members of the newly appoint
ed war rationing board are T. G.
Duncan, chairman, Carl Coward
and Rex Morton. They are ex-
pected to meet some time this
week and pass on applications for
tires as we'll as to act on other
routine matters.
Ira T. Johnston, chairman of
civilian defense said that he
wanted to express appreciation
to the members of the old board
for the service they have render
ed and to the members of the
new board for accepting the re-
sponsibility of carrying on the
work. "This rationing program
is an important phase of the war"
Mr.. Johnston said.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
Miss James In Charge OF
Book Room; Schedule Given

It was announced this week
that Miss Maude James and IA
ther, Sam James, would be in
charge of the school book room
in Jefferson this year, succeeding
Frank James, who is now in the
U. S. Army. The book room will
open on Monday, September 7th,
and principals are asked to call
there on the following dates for
their books:
Central schools are given the
following hours:
Monday, Sept. 10 to II a. m.
Virginia Carolina, West Jefferson
Jefferson and Helton; HOO a. m
to LOO p. M: Riverview, Healing
Springs and Fleetwood; 100 tt
800 p. M: Lansing, Nathan!
Creek and Elkland.
Friday, Sept. 11-Jefferson dis
trict schools from 100 to 2:3O p
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27

M, including Orion, Big Ridge,
Wagner, Glendale Springs and
Buffalo; West Jefferson district
schools including Baldwin, 9th
clio, Boggs, Obids and Duncan
from 2:30 to $780, p. M; Nathan's
Creek District schools including
Burnt Hill, Friendship, Peak
Creek, Laurel Fork and Low
Gap, $3.50 to 4:3O p. M; Helton
district schools including Little
Helton and Chapel. 4:4O to 500
p. m.
Saturday, Sept. IL: Lansing
District schools Including Flat
woods, Warrensville, Osborne,
Hurricane, Thaxton, White Oak,
Meadowview, Graham, Stages
Creek, Fairview, Sugar Grove and
New Hope, $50 to 1890 a. m;
Fleetwood district schools includ-
Continued On Page Four)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
"Colleges At War" Theme Of
UNC Alumni Meeting Here

colleges At War" was the
theme of the annual banquet
meeting of the Northwest Alumni
Association of the Greater Uni
versity of u. N. c., held here last
Friday night when J. Maryon
Saunders, general secretary of
the University,of N. C. and c. w.
Phillips, director of public rela-
tons of the Woman's College
were the guests speakers.
Saunders, who was introduced
by DR.. D. J. Whitener, of Boone,
told the group that 20 months be-
fore Pearl Harbor, the full re-
sources of the University were Of
fered to the federal government,
and he then reviewed the extent
to which the university has CO.
operated in the defense and war
training effort.
"It has trebled its work in ply
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
Sheriff Roland
Seeking Office
J. E. Roland Announces Can
didacy To Succeed Him
self AS Sheriff

Sheriff J. E. Roland, this week,
officially announced his candida
cy for the nomination for Sheriff
subject to the Democratic primar-
les and the county convention to
be held September 4 and 5.
Roland, who was appointed to
this office two years ago to fill
out the unexpired term of Sher-
iff w. E. Miller, following his
death, has served since that time
When he was appointed over sew
eral other parties, it was his wish
to work with Mrs. Miller and
during his tenure of office, she
has served as office deputy and
received one half the compensa-
ton of the office. In addition to
this, Mrs. Miller has operated the
Jail.
II have been an active and 10y
al supporter of the Democratic
Party since I have been of voting
age. Upon my record of service
to the Party and my office, will
appreciate the support Of every
Democratic voter in Ashe county
for denomination for Sheriff
pledging them and all the people
the best service of which I am
capable, Sheriff Roland said. A
more complete statement and Of
fetal announcement Of his can
didacy is published elsewhere in
the paper today. r.;
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
Battle Now RACES On
Solomons; Stalinggrad
Hard Hit By Germans
Duke of Kent Killed In Plane
Crash While On War
Mission

American eyes are turned this
week toward Solomon Islands
where the second round of the
battle RACES with the American
and japanese naval and air forces
locked in a mighty struggle which
already has cost the enemy at
least seven warships damaged
including two aircraft carriers
and a battleship- and 81 planes
destroyed, the navy disclosed.
A communique revealed that
the secondhand perhaps decisive
round of the Solomons struggle
burst forth Sunday when a
strong" Jap striking force at
tackled in a desperate effort to
recapture islands wrested from
them less than a fortnight ago by
battling United States Marines.
The Russian High Command
said yesterday that the Rad army
had made seven counterattacks at
one point northwest of Stalingrad,
but it mentioned that industrial
city for the first time in a COM
munique, indicating that the 1000
600 Germans who were smashing
at the defense walls had made
some progress.
The communique, however, did
not mention any Russian with
drawals, either northwest or
southwest of Stalingrad where the
Germans are threatening the
city with ponderous masses of
tanks, parachutists, air-borne mo-
torcyclists and endless masses of
Continued On Page Four)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
State Magazine
Featuring Ashe

Ashe county "went on the air.
last Sunday when Carl Goerch
editor of State Magazine told OF
the many advantages of this "air-
conditioned" county of Northwest
North Carolina.
A section of the popular State
Magazine will be devoted to the
county this week and should be
of interest here and elsewhere
The Skyland Post will have a
limited number of copies of tT9
magazine for sale.
The issue will feature Ashe as
a leading dairy county, as well as
being noted for it's scenic beauty
and other advantages. This is one
of a series on the many counties
of N. G. carried in the State mag
azine.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
POST WILL CARRY
A SUNDAY SCHOOL
LESSON EACH WEEK

Starting in this weeks is
sue, a Sunday School lesson
will be carried as a regular
feature.
The international lesson sub
ject will be used and explana-
tory or interpretative copy will
be prepared by Rev. B. A.
Meeks, local Presbyterian pas
tor, who has been writing
Sunday School lessons for
newspaper publication for a
number Of years.
The lesson that will appear
each week is the one assigned
for study for each following
Sunday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
Annual Baptist
Assn COnvenes
Friday Morning
Splendid Program Planned
For The Meetings Which
Will End Sunday

A good attendance is expected
for the opening annual session OF
the Ashe Missionary Baptist AS
ISOLATION, which convenes at APP
pie Grove church tomorrow morn
ing and will be concluded Sunday
morning.
State representatives of the
different phases of the work of
the church including the orphan
age, hospital and other depart
ments are expected to be present
I. G. Greer will speak Friday
morning at II o'clock.
The opening sermon will be
preached by Rev. r. c. Ashley,
of Beng. This will be followed
by business session. Rev. M. D.
Hart, of Tuckerdale will preach
the sermon in the afternoon and
this will be followed by other re-
ports and business.
Rev. A. c. Ashley will preach
the sermon Friday night Satur-
day morning the sermon will be
preached by Rev. w. F. Barker,
of Silas Creek. Reports and 9TH
err business matters regarding the
church will be discussed. Rev. C.
c. Burkett will preach the SER
mon Saturday afternoon, while
Saturday nights sermon will be
preached by Rev. G. L. Denney.
The closing sermon, on Sunday
morning, will be preached by
Rev. A P. Howell, of Whitetop.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
Black List For
Rationing Board

Ralph Campbell announced this
week a ''Black List" had been
started by the rationing board
and that this would include all
of those officially reported for
speeding or unnecessary wear on
tires, attempting to secure, I'M
lawfully, more than their gas
quota, or for any other infringe
ment on the war rationing regu-
lations.
Those placed on this list will be
denied any further consideration
from the rationing board in re-
gard to the program.
1--WE hope this list will be small
as we would like for everyone to
cooperate in this phase of help
winning the war by the conserva-
ton of gas and tires" a member
of the board said.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27

steal fitness, built Americas num-
Der one collegiate airport, secur-
ed Naval ROTC, expanded its
war courses along many lines,
he said and explained that the
war effort at the University is
similar to that being carried on
in many colleges and universities
throughout the country.
Saunders explained what alum
nj could do to help the university
in a more complete war effort in
the future.
c. w. Phillips, who was intro
duced by Ed M. Anderson, presi-
dent of the Northwest Alumni
Association, told how the war hac
affected campus life and courses
at the Woman's College.
1--WE had AL graduates this
Continued On Page Four)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
Squirrel Season
Opens Sept. LIST;
Announce Rules
Hunting Licenses Are Avail
able Throughout The
County This Year

Squirrel hunters will have an
opportunity to try their skill soon,
as the season opens Sept. l. And
if the wet weather continues the
season promises to be good one
for the hunters and a disastrous
one for Mr.. Bushy Tail!
The following open season dates
on game in Ashe county were an
nounced this week, by Harve
Goodman, county game warden:
Squirrel, Sept. to Jan. l, bag
limit, 6 per day.
Oppossum, raccoon, Oct. 20 to
Feb. Is. ::
Quail, Nov. 26 to Feb. 10, bag
limit, 10 per day.
Rabbit, Nov. rs to Feb. 10, bag
limit, 10 per day.
Ruffed grouse. Nov. rs to Jan.
1, bag limit, z per day, 10 per
season.
Dove, Dec. l to Dec. 80, bag
limit, 10 per day.
Ducks, Nov. 2 to Jan. 10, bag
limit, 10 per day, 20 per season.
Geese, Nov. 2 to Jan. 10, bag
limit, 2 per day, 4 per season.
Unlawful to hunt on Sunday.
Illegal to use a gun, automatic,
or hand operated, capable of hold
ing more than three shells. I'm
lawful to sell or offer for sale
squirrels or wild rabbits taken in
Ashe, Allegheny, Wilkes, Cald-
we'll, Burke, Rutherford and all
Continued on Page ~
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
$25 In War STAMPS
To Be Awarded For
Junk On Saturday
More Scrap Metal And Rubber
Needed. Rally Day Prizes
Are Announced

Everyone throughout the coun-
ty is urged to bring in their scrap
metal and rubber on Saturday
when $25 in War stamps will be
given in free prizes by the Caro-
lima Brfar corporation of West
Jefferson to help stimulate in
terest in the drive to collect vital
war material. ....--...--... .~~..-,4 =
Last Friday and Saturday dur
ing Junk Rally Days, more than
$4,000 pounds were brought in
and a number of prizes were a.
warded. While the amount was
a little disappointing, both Sal
wage Chairman Roy Grouse and
B. w. Jones said that through
this promotion, they discovered
other sources of junk and wished
to thank all of those who coopera-
ted to make the rally days sue
cessful.
Cooperation Asked
"The only trouble, we did not
have enough people bringing il
in and we hope more will do SC
on Saturday when II prizes in
War stamps, total1ing $25 are tc
be given away" Grouse said.
The collection place on Satur-
day will be at the Carolina Brian
corporation, next to the Goss
boarding house. A representa-
tive of WPA will be on the
grounds to receive and weigh all
Continued On Page Four)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
Ashe Has Cold
Day In August

The weather which has been
setting new records for rainfall
this summer, broke another, pre-
cedent for the month with the
mercury dropping to the new low
of 40 degrees yesterday morning,
Some places in the county re-
ported Sc, but the official reading
was 40, Joe Worth reported.
Practically everyone felt the
chill, pulled out blankets and
sweaters. Some few people said
there were touches of frost.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
BACK TO SCHOOL"
ISSUE NEXT WEEK

Hundreds of AShe county
boys and girls will answer to
the call of the school bell ON
Sept. 10, when the schools Of
ficially open.
I'm order to assist them with
their school preparations and
that they may supply their
needs, The Skyland Post will
publish its annual back-tO-
school edition next week.
In addition to school facts
and figures the edition will
contain timely advertisements
from the merchants on their
"ack-tO-schOOl" supplies. LO-
cal merchants are making prep
aratiOnS to- feature all school
needs.
The merchants are asked to
get their copy ready for this
paper as early as possible.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
A. A. Perry Is
Candidate For
Commissioners

A. A. Perry, of Tuckerdale, we'll
known Ashe county Democrat,
announced this week that he
would not be a candidate for the
clerk of superior court, but that
he was candidate for member
of the board of county commits
sioners, subject to the primaries,
Sept. 4 and 5.
Mr.. Perry, who is an Ashe
county teacher, has assisted in
the work in the office of the clerk
of the superior court.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
Stamp 8. Is Good
For S Lbs. Sugar

Rationing Board officials an
nounced today that war ration
stamp number 8 may now be
used for the purchase of five
pounds of sugar.
The stamp became valid Au-
gust q and may be used at any
time in the ensuing ten-weeks
period for the purchase of five
pounds, which is the same rate
of one-half pound per week for
each person,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-27
CLUB TO MEET FRIDAY

The Woman's Club will meet
tomorrow afternoon at the home
of Mrs. A. B. Hurt at 800 o'clock.
All members are urged to be
present.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-26

Discloses
Figures
Chief Executive Says
Official Announce
mcnt Will Give Just
The Opposite of Aid
and Comfort to the
Enemy.

VA bjn.lon, June 2G,-(AiD
= President kooscVclt disclosed
toaag that Americas mignty
wa effort, in the single month
ol May. had turned out nearly
1000 f,aneS and more lhan
I.50O tanks.
Releasing official war pro-
dacsION figures for the first time
>lere Pearl Harbor, the Chlet
Executive asserted in Il state
.naar that this country also
t4aurd out nearly 1000 aruI-
.ol. and unti-tank guns in May,
and these were exclusive of anti
aircraft guns and those to be
ma-lted in tanks.
u. May output Of machine guns
exceeded 10000 weapons Of all type,
.aaa la4 infantry, aircraft and amt
a. .#.tf Il submarine gums are ADDED
.,.. '.r tutaI passes 100000.
>ir. Roosevelt released these
figures because, he said, they are
&oinS to give the axis just the
Opposite of aid and comfort
we are we'll on our way" he
declared. stewards achieving the
rate OF production which Will
bring II, to our goals
Last announced ODlcctINes OF
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-26

Washington. juno 2G.-GAPy
-In>trUctilns for the new
gasrIre ratjonine program II
eastern statc> disclosing Off
ciaIIv that the basic Unit, would
be Ieu" gallons, were issued by
the office Of price dJministra-
5ien today.
The unit is subject to change
in accordance with any change
in the casts petroleum supply
Situat{2n." OPA said in releas-
ing d l3-puge booklet on the
coupon plan which states Julv
% in II states and the District
Of Columbia.
To eliminate delays ard con-
o. sti",. such ~ marked re2i>tra-
ton fer the emergency ration
rlaN in some cities, epA laid
doWn detailed Instructions TO eN-
"cditr registration 1t public
>rhcrlhcuSeS july 9-il inclusive.
Teachers We're advised: DO not
aranC ur Gerry on long CONVEX
athens With the applicant
Only the basic. minimum value
"A card viii be issued at inst. Each
Will contain Is coupons. designed to
provide 2.88U miles Of driving for a
year, on tie basis Ut - miles 20 the
gallon.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-26

Confined on Page TWO
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31
HARRISON

The Harbeson-C Coolspring Home
Demonstration Club held its annual
clue party last Thursday evening
by, having a "doggie" roast on the
hall lawn, and was, much enjoyed
by all.
The annual Sunday school picnic
will be held at Riyerdale on Satur-
day, August 1. Everyone is welcome.
The ladies are asked, to please
bring cake of some kind. &
William McIlvaine, who spent the
past week with his wife, Virginia,
has returned to camp in New
Mexico. 55H .&
William Prettyman and fam.ly
are spending their vacation at
Broadkiln Beach at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Fee, Of
New Castle, spent a part of the
past week with Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Veasey, and Mrs. Ralph L.
Moore and son. Ralph, Jr., OF VIII
mington, spent the weekend With
them. .gl
George A. Rust was taken critic
ally III OH EFluhy evening anu Was
taken to the Beebe Hospital, Lewes,
where he has been receiving treat
ment. .4
Mrs. Jennie Veasey is reported
as not being so we'll. ..s.
Mrs. Edith Barker spent a part
of the past week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Kitchens in Harrington.
The union prayer meeting was
held in the church here last We'd
nesday evening, sand a good spirit
ual time was had. So
Services next Sunday as usual:
Sunday-school at 10: preaching at
II. All should attend these SER
vices. ~ '9ea
There win be an old fashioned
Holiness meeting at the tent ia
Harbeson on Sunday afternoon at
3 o'clock. Song service at 7:45 .. m.
Preaching at p. m. Rev. ]. w. d.
Tubbs In charge. A cordial welcome
is extended to all.
Milford chronicle., 1942-07-31
TRINITY


& Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Dill spent Sum
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Rus
sell and children.
William Hastings of Wilmington
spent Sunday and Monday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hast
ings. @
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter orendorf
entertained her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jim West of near Greenwood
on Sunday. {4
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Workman and
son Charles OF near Cannon and
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Warrington
and children of Vernon spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest War
rington. s
{ Harry Wright and daughter,
Miss Louise Wright, of Bridgeville,
were Thursday evening visitors
and Mr.. and Mrs. Gary Smith and
daughter of Carney's. Point, N, T.,
were Saturday visitors OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Walston and family
Mr.. and Mrs. W.. F. Hastings
spent Sunday evening with Mr..
and Mrs Robert Hastings. s
Mr.. and Mrs, Earl White called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Alpheus Adams,
near Woodenhawk on Sunday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hastings and
son Jack spent Sunday evening 2
with her parents, near Cannon.
Miss Charlotte White was an
overnight guest of her cousin, Miss
Harriet White OF Philadelphia on
Friday, at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul White. near Middle
ford. .a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Hastings
and daughter, Jean Ann. spent
evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kitchens and children near
Mrs. Lizzie Figgs and Miss Flor
ence Frazier of Wilmington were
weekend guests of MIR. and Mrs.
will Frazier. En''
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Frazier and
Miss Ruth Proctor spent Sunday
at Rehoboth.
Ralph Rust of Bridgeyille was
l Sunday guest and Mr.. and Mrs.
George West of near Greenwood
we're Tuesday dinner guests of Mr..
md Mrs. Luther Rust.
Joseph Wheatley, Jr., has ac-
,epted a position in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Wheatley
spent the weekend with relatives
n Baltimore.