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Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-07
Willis Thornton's
PerSonQI
. observation
BY WILLIS THORNTON

The voice of Hitler was queI ul-
Gus. petulant. as he cried out Was
Danzig the World?'
He was trying 70 intimate that
had the Poles yielded on the Dan
zig question, and the British and
French repudiated their pledged
word to support the Poles if in
saded, all this would not have hap
Dened. Plaintively. the conqueror
If France. Norway. Belgium, Hol-
and, Greece and Yugoslavia intim-
1tes that he would have been sat-
isfied with DanZig, and left the
rest Of the world in peace.
Danzig? SO long ago ii seems,
that night cf Aug. 81, 1899, when
he peace of the world trembled in
1 balance hanging over the Polish
Corridor Hitler wanted changes in
he Polish Corridor arrangements.
The world, fearful of war, was in
lined to agree to them. Poland ap-
0eared willing to compromise II
approached without threats. But
Hitler had worked himself into one
If those maniacal RACES in which
here was no lCnger any place for
negotiation. The Poles must yield
3ompletely-or else.
Let us never forget that one cru
ial point. This war is an effort
. wipe from the world face the
or else" kind of relationship be-
Ween nations. Because Hitler could
!ot wait; because, intoxicated by
he m!2nt of his waiting legionS,
le had to attack Poland rather
nan wait TO see what reason could
&C mplisil, tho war came.
Die for Danzig?" the cynical
french left was asking No, net
Or Danzig. Danzig was only
,gmbol. There were many men
Hing to dic for something bigger
ian Danzig. They have died and
re Uylng TO create a world in
,ih!ch "Or else politics" will no
onger dominate the worlds pee
les.
Was Danzig the world" Genes
Iitlcr'S petulant vC''H once again.
.Cs, Hitler, Damzlg WAS the
Grid, in a sense. DanGig, a Sn.aI
4.V in itself, stood tor the pl,uged
,Cri, for decent sanity in negotla-
.ons between peoples, for the eter-
al question of whether Strength
+ Right shall prevail.
First the British and French
lly stood on the side of r"a. :.
md lC pledged word. Then France
ell, and Britain stood alone, But
lie taste Ot the mOrSCl DanzlE got
.nder the Hitler tongue, and one
oy enc other conqueSts followed II
and each time the world became
more and mere concerned Allies
ocRan to range them& We III the
iicc of the Times OF which DaazlS
VAS the Cnly symbol
Today rs countries -'and pledged
o the ending Of what .lcr began
1t Danzig. Those 26 are not th"
world, but they are a good re-.
slice of it, and there Will
De others to join before they are
through
Danny did not seem like the
world, in the days when Hltler's
machine was rolling c'el
Poland But it is beginning to look
more like the world every day.
The whole world is reah.aHG =
2reasingly every day that Da"zls-
SIN, "Or else politics" must ~.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-07
- Edited By ANNE HARDY DAVIS
Ruth S prinkeI Engaged to
Dr.. RAYMOND F. .Huebsch

Miss Sprinkel was formerly librar-
ian for the FL Centre elementary
school district and comes from a
pioneer family, her father, before
going to San Gabriel. having lived
in the Imperial Valley for many
years.
Dr. Huebsch is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles F.. Huebsch of Mans
field Ave, Los Angeles. He was an
instructor at the use Dental col
lege until November of this year
when he was commissioned a lieut.
enant G.gD in the Naval dental
corps. DR.. Huebsch is stationed =,
the Naval training station clinic III
San Diego at the present time.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-07
Bird sc Party at
Club Thursday

Luncheon and a game OF bridge,
with profits to be uscd i'll purchas-
ing defense bonds, are the induce
mentS for attending the Ten Thou
sand clubs card party Thursday
in the club house.
Mrs. II. r. Anderson and her
committee will serve a one course
luncheon at 1890 with italian spa
ghetti as the main dish. Bridge.
with prizes for the winners. will
take place Immediately afterwards
The party is open to all women
ARD reservations may be made with
MIS-. w. A. Vie, telephone 494.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-07
BrawIey Girls
is
Announced

Hetty Joy Elmore, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Elmore of Braw-
ley Tuesday announced her en-
gagement to Russell Eugene Jor-
dan, sen of MI and Mrs. Merrell
Jordan of San Diego, at her SOL
ority house, Delta Gamma, on the
Stanford campus.
Miss Elmore will be graduated
from Stanford in June and Mr
Jordan will receive his degree from
the graduate school of bus.leSs ad-
mlnletration in March. He is q
member of Phi Kappa Sigma.
Nc date has been set for the
wedding
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-07
DIVORCE DECREE
GRANTED

An interloc-tory divorce decree
was granted II superior cous' We'd
nesday to Aca Charlotte Archias
in her suit against Harney Con-
rad Archias of Brawles. The couple
arranged a property settlement.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-07

Announcement of the engagement
Of Gwendolyn Bliss, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs H. F. Bliss Of 5l9
South Fifth street, to Roy Main Of
Il Centre son Of Mrs. May M.
Main of Los Angeles. was made
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-07
Joe Nations Have
First GrandchiId

The Rev. Mr.. Joe Nation, pastor
of the First Baptist church. re-
ceived word of the arrival of his
firs. erandchild. girl. born
Monday in Ions Beach to Mr. and
Mrs. Keith Zangger. Mrs. Nation
Is il Long Beach with her daugh-
ter
Mr.. and Mrs. Zanggcr and the
baby expect to maze their future
Tome II E. Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-07

Mr. and Mrs. Howard p. Meyer
Wednesday announced the engage
ment and the approaching marriage
of their youngest daughter, Eliza
beth, to John F. Kearney, son of
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-07

Wilson P.-T. A. study group will
have an adjourned meeting Thurs
Cay Of this week at 10 a. N. in
he Wilson school music room. The
'onic fcr discussion is "Children's
Friendships with Leo DeCclles as
speaker Of the day. Officers have
asked all mothers Of Wilson chill
dren 10 attend. The study group
meets the first and last Thursdays
of each month.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-07

Rose Mesquite home department
will meet Thursday for Red Cross
sewing, this session to start at
1890 a. m. at tho home of Mrs
Charles Hotter. Members will ad-
iourn at noon for pot luck
luncheon.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-07
AnnOunc emenfS
Of Ne etin9s

Signal chapter No. 276, Order Of
the Eastern Star, will have a box
social starting promptly at 6:30
p. m. Friday night in the temple.
Each woman is to bring a box con-
tanning supper for two and these
boxes Will be auctioned, with a
limit of 30 cents on the bidding.
Men of the chapter are in entire
charge OF arrangements for the
meeting. The meeting and a Spe-
cial program will take place after
the supper
Imperial Valley press., 1942-01-07

II Centro's Welfare board will
meet Thursday morning at 9:30
O'clocs in Wilson school.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28

York and Lancaster Counties
Southern cooking is good, of
course, and certainly Southern
dishes are well known through
the country. But just for a
change give me some Of grand
mas Shoe Fly Pie Yet or Schnitz
IND Knepp.
Here are some of my favorite
recipes | miss most. Friends
back in Lancaster and York
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28

broth and steam until tender
then add tablespoons sugar.
Make dumplings by sitting to-
gether 2 cups flour, l scant tea
spoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking
powder, add l egg, 2 table
spoons, melted butter and uilk
enough To make stiff batter.
Drop he dumplings into the hot
liquid just below the boiling
point. Cover closely and steam
for twenty minutes. Serve pip
ing hot and you have a dish for
the gods.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28
YOUR RECIPE MAY WIN IS

The American " cckIy will pay
SIS for each recipe sent ia by
readers and used on This page. all
publication rights thereafter be-
longing a. The american " cekI,.
Any Kind oI recipe may b. sub
mined. The onl, restriction being
that IL must be original IN oth"r
il must not hare appeared
an,Where in print before. Pre-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28

rious prize icinHerS are also eIigi-
bic ~ Icin another prize.
BE sure Ia print or irrite your
name and address plainly and
send recipes Ia The american
" eekIy Illustrates Food 4lna.
mark. =. q. Boy I9I. Grand
Central 4nner. Ncic York. " y.
Unused recipes cannot be- re-
turned fo the sendcrs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28

Counties dry their own apples
and many prefer the sweet apple
for Schnitz md Knepp. l my
self prefer the sour apple, though
since coming 10 the South make
this dish, using prunes when
apples are not available.
Schnitz IND Knepp.
Ham. dried apples and dump
lings Soak large pint of dried
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28
Beef Pot Pie.

Three pounds Of homeless brisk
ct. cover with water add salt and
pepper To taste and cook until
tender Have ready potatoes
cut in thick slices and a dough
made as follows:
cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
l teaspoon salt
l egg
l tablespoon melted butter
And enough flour to make a
dough like pie dough.
Roll out thin and cut in squares
about an inch square. Remove
meat and add a layer of potatoes
and one of dough, until all is
used then cover and steam until
potatoes are cooked and dough
is tender about fifteen minutes.
II you like parsley sprinkle a
little between each layer. / had
this at least once a week when /
lived in Pennsylvania and it was
always good,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28
gnoepenoente Dap

u
1889. Exclusive New York restaurants
feature Impaired Russian Cheese 80
SUNDAY Special. Made Of reindeer milk
and pepper and shipped from Moscow IL
vas expensive and popular with epieures.
1850 DC. Chinese COOKS nov give no.
tlre 10 ~ or employers by sprlnkllnE all
food LITERALLY With salt. Effective, Ell
lall. 4. < Troops lard In Iceland With
ample supplies 81 hot dogs. soda pop and
America coffee
20 re. Julius Caesar poeyed to-day.
iUst found out u = co'iins 20 cents per
man to feed his armies daily.
8 8 Z. 3 p q.
1871. Camel meat. exported TO- Persls
by Arabs worth 81 per pound on the hoof.
Persian housewives protest 10 Shah.
8 3 q.
1888 First issue ~ The American
Weekly Housewives Food Almanack ap-
pears Gosh. how time filesf
iii0. UkraniAn housewives say that
tiny silver bells attached 10 cooking pots
will scare devils who tsmper with food.
HOus ohold Hint Department please take
notice
1908. Because the English colonists at
IamsstowB are short OF metal. they're
using wide strips Of bacon rind for door
hinges.
~. swlthin's Day. According 10 old
English belief. rheumatism will follow
the eating OF meat II IL rains today.
$50 AID. First dish OF soulash In
iisl Sarah Stone. Vernon. housewife.
eonooels summer dish OF fresh fruit
mixsd with maple syrup and mashed
potItucr, Srrvrt rutd;- tt bersmS poruisr
ihroUE hoUt New Ensisnd.
8 > II. q " 4.
1894. Alidsr PoIdi. ylennese crafts
man deyises dinner knives with musical
scores engraved on them 90 that diners
may sing as they eat.
1903. First American apple psrer en-
bibited In London. causes great laughter.
SGT H6, FtTEt rorttttfy served at din.
ner by Athens hosteEs They consisted OF
Q mixture Of goats milk honey and wine.
goa AID A French peasant may now
eat a turnip without sperisl permission.
freriously u vas regarded A. Noble
mans Fruit"
1905. Matthias Gsflss, oermsn Field
Msrshsi al the age Of 81 10 such heavy
eater that he uses q wheel. barrow n
hold % his stomach. You'll ind that In
your history book. Herr Goering.
1855 Tycho Brshs. famous Danish
/ garlic and rain yster. Better stirk 10
your telescope. Tyeho.
l791. Sir Msryis Pwrtjon. English
knight having lost his sword arm In
battle 10 sttli gsme He Offers 10 outeat
| any knight in the kingdom.
1898. syrian husbands FrAnt wives per-
mission 10 eat sailed bread with them.
Hersiofors women were allowed 70 eat
only unsslted breid
it?l. Small, slsborately iswsled vlrs-
gar haskI heecns popular With fofiI.
Guess soetelites. Every dinner guest
| furnishes his own vinegar.
1909 &c. Worlds 6rti vegetarian
movement started In BAbyion.
1864. General Y. & Ofsnt urges Con-
gress 20 appropriate . fund 10 dsyelop
concentrated energy foods FOO use by
Union toldie rs.
1914. All cooks In Paris 20 out on
strike. demanding every other ThUfsday
| afternoon on.
1854. Flour nov costs sos q barrel
vest 81 the Missisaippi
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28
MATHEMATICIAN HoqFS651%pjF Es1 n
( ::::: ANEEKkY ALMANAckY \


FN f. r since
- settling in
- the South
I've had a hank
cring for the old
fashioned Penn
sylvania Dutch
dish e s which
they use d 10
serve back in
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28

lighter, lovelier skin tones. Just use Mereo-
lied Wax Cream as directed. It's active in
gradients help to fake off the older, darkened
surface skin in minute, almost invisible par
tcles, revealing fairer, fresher, underskin.
sus6ts Asriafsut tightens loose surface skin. Gives
delightful sense OF freshness Reduces surface
oil. Dissolve SsHote Astringent in one-half pint
witch hazel and use daily, morning or evening.
Tsrkrsst Bssvy Mssk-Try this cooling, soothing and
refreshing facial. We believe you will like IT,.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28

EFECT young pods long" writes
Shafer, City, Texas Leave about
- each pod and wash under running water
sterilized pint fruit jars
Using fruit stand the pods upright stem
end down closely crush the pods
the points of the first
standing end Add boiling water
process at 10 pounds pressure forty
wat $50 minutes
Canned okra may be
EnrcIop The English Nobility in the 18Th Century
Aer DcIrerng Letters, Messengers
We're I0tccd To fhe Envelopes Tips.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28
Aspects. Holidays. Notable Food
Dates, etc.

This IS The first day OF the ''Maedmo-
nath" and according 10 the old Saxons
the time 10 turn the cattle out 10 feed.
1909 French chefs adopt high white
hats as symt0l OF profession. Up 10 now
they've been wearing red and yellow
Ounce caps
1923. Venezuelan physician recommends
Tea brew Ell from orchids a. remedy for
eoids MOI ~ A. - nFicAs dOei
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28
DUTCH DISHES

a p p ! e s o V e r
night. In the
morning cover
4 pou n q S Of
ham with cold
water and boil
gently until
tender. Remove
ham, add the
apples to the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28
A REFRESHING MEAL FOR 8 OR 10

Specialists Greece About 100 H. T.
In Charge They SkHfuHy Managed Three
Prcssings The First Yielded Salad Oil, the Second
Illuminating nd the Third, Fuel for Cooking.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28

Vhpped Cream Used Rome Early the 9th Cenir,
and " as Very Expensive because
the Secret of Making 1t Vas Closely Guarded BY Chefs
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28
shoe Fly Pie Yet.

SnOO Fly lie let
This was my grandmother's
recipe. ! don't know how il got
its name but the name don't take
away any of the goodness.
Liquid
q cup molasses
l egg well beaten
2 teaspoons soda dissolved in !
cup boiling water.
Juice and grated rind Of !
lemon
Crumbs
l cup flour
L cup brown sugar
teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
II teaspoon nutmeg
Is teaspoon cloves
Combine dry ingredients and
work in shortening. Line a deep
pie pan with pastry pour in liquid
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28

then gradually sprinkle in the
crumbs. Place in hot oven ten
minutes then decrease heat 10
moderate and bake until done
about twenty minutes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28

Many a mother herself, reared in an at
mosphere OF false modesty. breads the
day when she must tell her daughter
Too often. she fails 10 tell her at all. As a
result, she learns "half-truths" from
Others. Little wonder so many young
wives unknowingly risk their very happi-
ness by placing their dependence on weak,
ineffective homemade" mixtures; or
using ovCr-stroug solutions of acids for
the douche which can actually burn. scar
and even desensltize delicate tissue.
Today such risks are needless Science
has gwen womanklnd a saie-yet amazr
ingiy powerful liquid for the douche.
Zonite. SO powerful is Zonlte that II kills
Immediately all germs and bacteria with
which II comes in contact. Dcodorzes-
by actually destroying odors. leaving no
teil-tale odor Of its own. Protects personal
dainuness. Yeti Zonite is non-caustc,
non-poisonous, safe for delicate TISSUES.
Over 10000. 900 bottles already bought
For modern hyglcnic protection you may
never have known before, get Zontc at
your druggist today.
free Booklet Tells iniimofe Foets Every
q Young Wife Should Know
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-28
Your Hidden Beauty
revealed by using
Mercolized
Wax Cream

A simple way to remove
the dull, drabness Of your
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-05-28
Bible School
At Baptist Home

The vacation Bible school at
Baptist Home church is now in
progress. This school is under
the direction of Miss Gertrude
GRAPHICAL, former director of BIZ
BILE schools in the Missionary
Baptist Association.
The theme for the Bible school
is, "Victory through Christ" The
adult department is under the di-
rection of Miss Gertrude Gray
beal, who will discuss, "Jesus as
they remembered Him." The in
termediate department, under the
leadership of the pastor, Rev. S.
S. GRAPHICAL, will study 'How to
Live a successful Christian life. "
The junior and primary depart
ments will be directed by Miss
Willie Jean GRAPHICAL and Miss
Marie Brown.
All Baptist churches in the
Ashe Association are requested
to mail reports of Bible schools
to Miss Gertrude Graphical, Cres-
ton.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-05-28
ScOttville News

Mr.. and Mrs. Blame Phipps an
nounce the arrival of a son, Keith,
on May 18th, at Ashe Memorial
hospital.
Miss Elma Waddell went to
West jefferson last Tuesday.
Announcements have been re-
ceived here of the recent marriage
Miss Martha Shepherd and Mr..
Marvin Fowlkes; and also, the
marriage of Miss Iona Fawlkes,
daughter of Mrs. Emma Roupe, of
Scottville, and Mr.. Paul Grouse,
of Stratford, in Aberdeen, Mary
land, on May l, 1912.
The missionary society of Scott
vile church met at the home of
Mrs. H. L. Jones on May Is. The
June meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. Junior Atwood.
Rev. Herbert Caldwell held his
regular appointments at the Scott
Vile church last Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Edith Reece, of Dobson, is
visiting Miss Lorene Perkins.
Mrs. c. N. Jones is improving
from a recent appendicitis opera
alton at Wilkes hospital.
Grey Nuckolls and Harold Alb
sher are working now at Aber-
deem, Maryland
Bland Nuckolls and Woodrow
Baldwin left Monday for Nor
fork, where they have employ
ment as electricians.
The Ashe county home dem
onstration agent, Mrs. Gorda c
Boney, organized a Woman's Club
at the home of Mrs. w. D. Huff
man last Thursday afternoon. The
next meeting will be at the home
of Mrs. Letcher Stump.
Mr.. ]. A. Fender, Robert Fen
der. and Howard Tucker left fol
Aberdeen, Maryland, last Tues
day.
Mrs. H. L. Jones, Mrs J. c
Names, and Miss Lorene Perkins
were in West Jefferson, Thurs
day.
An all day meeting was hello
at the Mt. Carmel church of the
Brethern last Sunday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-05-28
MRS. WORTH GENTRY
HOSTESS TO CLUB

Nutrition was the theme of an
interesting program of the Bald
win Home Demonstration Club
when it met last Wednesday at
ternoon at the home of Mrs
Worth Gentry.
Mrs. Gorda c. Boney, home
demonstration agent, discussed
the food value of whole wheat
and other whole-grain products
and stressed the Importance OF
more whole grain foods in the
diet.
The president, Mrs. Ward Ray
was in charge of the business SEES
sion, and Mrs. J. c. Gambil led
the devotional. Mrs. Gambill and
Mrs. A. j. Houck were elected
co-chaplains for the club.
Following the Program, the
hostess served coffee with cook
les and other whole-wheat foods
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-05-28
SEVERAL NOW IN
ASHE HOSPITAL

Patients at the Ashe hospital
yesterday included the following:
Dennis Scott. Todd treatment;
Mrs. Walter Wood, Todd, treat
ment and operative; Earl Snyder,
Tamerack, operative; Mrs. Katie
Warden, Stratford. treatment;
Mrs. F. A. Perry, Rugby, treat
ment; Mrs. Mamie Howell and
infant, West jefferson; Mrs. Cal
' lie Sturgill, Creston, treatment;
Ebert McCarter, Lansing, treat
ment; Wayne Hartsoe, Clifton,
treatment.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-05-28
Warrensville News

Joe Allan Warren is home from
Brevard college for the summer.
Mrs. J. M. Burkett and Miss
Irene Eller attended the annual
commencement of Emory and
Henry college, Saturday.
Tom Miller is in West Virginia
on business at present.
Charles and Eugene Barlowe, OF
Lorain, Ohio, have been visiting
friends and relatives here for a
few days.
Ebert johnson was called home
from Bluefield, w. Va, by the
illness of his mother, Mrs. Robt.
G. Johnson, who has been pa
tient in the Ashe county hospital
for several days.
Mrs. Rosamond Burleson, OF
Newland, and Mrs. Florence H.
Wright, of Miami, Fla, were vi
sitors here Monday.
J. C. johnson left for Lancaster
Pa. Mrs. J. c.. Johnson is spend
ing a few days in Valdese with her
parents.
Mrs. w. H. Jones went to Yad'
kinville Sunday and will go from
there to Winston-Salem, Rich
mond and Pequea, Pa, visiting
relatives.
Raymond Maye is in Pennsyl'
| Vania at present.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-05-28
Healing Sp'gs News

Mrs. Mary Blevins, of Penn
sylvania, is visiting friends and
relatives.
Mrs. G. o. Francis, who was
taken ill Sunday, is somewhat
better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones Mcneil and
children, also, Mrs. Paralee Pard-
lier and daughters had dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Owens,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vie Kearney are
the proud parents of an 8 pound
baby boy. Both are doing fine.
Misses NADIA and lila Mae Stuart
are spending a few days with
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
L. w. Owen.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-05-28
RED CROSS SEWING
AT BAPTIST CHURCH

The women of West Jefferson
and elsewhere in Ashe county
who are interested and have time
to sew for the Red Cross, are ask
ed to meet at the West Jefferson
Baptist church on Monday, Wed
nesday and Friday afternoons
from 200 until 500 o'clock in the
afternoon. They are requested
to bring thimbles, Scissors, and
needles. Materials are to be fur
nished.
Mrs. B. E. Reeves, who in pro-
duction chairman reported that
a number of people are showing
interest in this work.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-05-28
Personals

Jimmy, Jr., have returned to Ak
ron, Ohio, after visiting her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Mcneil
Miss Laura Ann Mcneil left
Wednesday for Richmond, where
she will enter training for nurse
at St. Luke's hospital.
Mrs. Victoria Decker, of Niagra
Falls has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. j. D. Roland, at Clifton and
other relatives in the county. This
is her first visit to Ashe in a
number of years.
Mrs. Thomas Little visited Miss
Bette Davis at the Woman's Col
lege, Greensboro, Tuesday.
Thomas Schulz Johnston and
John Miller are home for the
summer, after ATTENDING Wake
Forest college.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-05-28
MRS. WARD RAY is
CHOSEN AS SECRETARY

Mrs. Ward Ray was elected dis
trict secretary of the home dem
onstration clubs of this section at
the district meeting held in Cross
more, on Saturday, when more
than 300 women were present.
The group from Ashe county,
which attended included, besides
Mrs. Ray, Mrs. Gorda Boney, Mrs.
J. G. Pierce, Mrs. J. A. Reeves.
Mrs. J. c. Gambill, Mrs. J. B.
Gentry, Miss Evonne Dickson,
and H1rs. c. C. Howell. Plans
for the work during the coming
months were discussed.