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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-20
Railroad Passenger Travel

There has been loose talk to the effect
that it may soon be impossible for anyone
to travel on a railroad train without gov
eminent permission. But that talk repre-
sents exaggeration. The railroad passeng-
er travel situation was recently described
by Joseph B. Eastman, Director Of the Of
flee of Defense Transportation, in these
words: GAS the country has gone into top
productivity, passenger traffic has greatly
increased At the same time, the railroads
have had the burden of heavy troop move
ments, and the prospects are that those
movements will greatly increase. On top
of that the railroads are faced with a
heavy increase in traffic as the private au-
tomobile ceases to be used for intercity
travel In view of these prospects and
possibilities =. we have discouraged I'M
necessary convention and recreatiOnal
travel There may be less congestion than
we fear, and there may be more No one
can be sure. If it becomes serious, some
system of control must be established, so
that those who must travel on essential
business will have priority of opportunity.
hope no such system Of rationing, if it can
be called that, will prove necessary. The
best way to avoid it is to cut travel volun-
tarily to the minimum"
At the present time, about the only
change that has been made in railroad
passenger service has been to eliminate
some luxury-type lounge cars. In moving
both passengers and freight, the railroads
have done job which fully deserves the
adjective, magnificent" They have COM
pletely confounded their critics. They
have moved record load after record load
with complete efficiency.
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bate, some officials feeling that
vital materials should not be US
ed for experimenting, but the War
Production board evidently agrees
with Mr.. Kaiser that his program
may be the answer to the NaZi
submarine attacks.
The final execution of the NaZi
saboteurs, following trials which
will be kept a closed secret until
after the war, is believed to have
the hearty approval of the great
majority of the people. Even the
Jail sentences, instead of the death
sentence, given to two of the sa-
boteurs who are believed to have
given vital information in ex-
changefor leniency, was generally
approved as a worthwhile move
for getting other saboteurs to re-
veal important information.
The activities of the FIJI in fol-
lowing up all clues of Axis activi-
ties in this country are closely
guarded, but enough information
is released to show that the FBl
is nipping in the bud many plans
of enemy agents. The recently
revealed story, telling of clever
ly concocted signs in the rural
sections of the East to guide enc
my pilots in reaching large war
production plants, is considered
an apparent indication that the
Germans have been planning
bombings on our eastern coast
Since several of the signs were
made by blowing arrows in farm
fields, it seems logical that they
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-20
Dissatisfied Over Deed

They state that Osborne had
decided some property across the
river in Allegheny county to Mr.
and Mrs. Edwards, with the I'm
derstanding that they would take
care of him and his wife for the
rest of their lives Mrs. Osborne
died on April 20 of this year and
since that time the old man had
apparently become more dissatis-
fled with the arrangement.
"Our investigation shows that
he was a suspicious character and
that he had made statements to
the effect that he was afraid the
Edwards would poison him." one
of the officers said.
According to the neighbors,
however, his daughter and son-in-
law had treated him we'll and he
had no grounds for such SUSPECT
on"
Officers also believe that a muir
der plot had been arranged be-
tween Jack Sheets and Osborne.
They base this contention on the
fact that Sheets had helped move
the old mans clothes to the home
of George Osborne, where Sheets
lives, the afternoon before the
shooting and that Sheets had
traded guns with old man o.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-20
UNC ALUMNI ASSN.
TO MEET FRI. NIGHT
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Continued from Page y
Mr.. Saunders is district governor
general alumni secretary, Mr..
of Kiwanis.
Mr.. Phillips has been at the
Woman's College since 1885.
Prior to that time he was princi-
pal of the Greensboro elemen-
tary and high schools. He is an
outstanding Rotarian, civic and
religious leader.
The dinner will be prepared
and served by the ladies of the
West jefferson Methodist church.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-20
Bring In Your Junk!

All of us are talking about the war,
most of us are criticizing various phases of
the war effort, but as yet many people
have not done much to help win.
Friday and Saturday every person in
this county is urged to take part in the vital
national salvage campaign by collecting up
some scrap metal or rubber and bringing
this junk to town.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-20

Washington, D. c. - Although
congress is having few sessions
these days, and is acting on no
important legislation since the
majority of its members are re-
cessing, nevertheless important
things have happened here re-
Gently to make our war program
work more efficiently.
From the public's viewpoint
perhaps one of the most interest
ing projects which has got under
way is the investigation being
made by committee headed by
Bernard M. Baruch to determine
the true facts regarding the con-
fused rubber situation.
Following his veto Of the bill
passed by both houses of congress
to guarantee greater use of farm
products in the making of rubber
and alcohol, President Roosevelt
named Mr.. Baruch, chairman Of
the War Industries board of the
last war, to make a nonpartisar
analysis of the facts regarding
rubber needs, rubber supplies anc
the best methods of making syn
thetic rubber. To assist him ir
this study, the President named
DR.. James B. Conant, president Of
Harvard university, and DR.. kar
T. Compton, president of the
Massachusetts Institute of Tech
nology.
Realizing that the bill passed by
congress to favor farmers in the
manufacture of synthetic rubber
was purely a political measure
the President sharply criticized
the bill saying: ''The approval
of this bill would, in my opinion
block the progress of the wal
production program, and there
fore the war ITSELF.
Another recent action taken in
Washington, which may prove OF
vital Importance in the future
success of our war program, was
the approval by Donald Nelson
head of the War Production board
of the proposal of Henry j. Kais-
er to build giant cargo planes to
relieve our shipping problems
Mr.. Kaiser, who built the Boulder
and Grand Coulee dams and who
has recently performed miracle
in mass production of ships, will
now have the chance to demon
strate what he can do in the pro-
duction of 70-ton planes and has
also been given authority to con-
struct an experimental 2OO-ton
flying boat. Mr.. Kaiser's program
had been the subject of wide de-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-20
Don't Destroy Unity

The Democratic and Republican con-
ventions to select nominees for the various
county offices will be held in the near flu
ture and on the eve of these meetings we
feel that it is our patriotic duty to point
out few facts.
The first thing we desire to call to the
public's attention is that we are engaged
in a total war-a war of survival of the
democratic system of government under
which office holders are the servants of the
people. This system Of government "of the
people, by the people and for the people"
is threatened with destruction, not only
throughout the world, but also right here
at home Our very existence is at stake
and to win this war; Ashe county and A
merica must be and must remain strong,
united and determined. In other words,
the war must come first!
This does not mean, however, that we
should not hold our regular elections. We
shuld, but at the same time we must re-
member that we are at war and not permit
political fights to destroy our unity and eff
fectiveness in the war program. Democ-
racy is being tested to the uttermost. Can
it survive? VIII we, as county and as a
nation during this critical hour, allow po-
litical elections here at home this fall to
stir us up, divide our people and destroy
unity and understanding? Certainly this
is not the time for bitter political fights
The great enemies today of every home, of
every business in Ashe county, of the Dem
ocratic and the Republican parties are the
Japs and the Germans. They are united
they are prepared; they have powerful mil
itary machines.
In the next place, our democratic sys-
tenn of government has never needed as it
ability, understanding and unselfish desire
to serve This is no time for petty politics.
1t IS no time to elect men who are not
qualified to fill the offices which they seek.
We also wish to remind the public and
all office seekers that this war effort is
costing undreamed of sums of money and
that there must be rigid economy in state
and county expenditures. The gigantic war
cost is going to strain the financial struc-
ture of our nation and will tax every indi-
vidual to the limit. Therefore, town, coun-
ty and state expenditures, as we'll as all
non-war agency appropriations, should be
reduced to minimum.
In conclusion we wish to remind mem
bers of both political parties that this
newspaper is politically independent-tha
it does not endorse either party or any
candidate, but that it will print news about
both parties and all candidates.
Let's hold the conventions and the
elections, but foremost of ALL let's remem-
Der that our first duty is to help win the
war and that unity of our people is essen
tial to this Victory.
-OOO-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-20
Open Forum
COT T1MN
FOR THE VOICE OF THE
PEOPLE
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Washington

August Is, 1912.
Mr.. Ed M. Anderson, Publisher
The Skyland Post
West Jefferson, N. G.
Dear MIR. Anderson:
Your unstinted contributions to
the United States War Savings
Bond program, both in freely pub
fishing columns of publicity and
in devoting much of your time and
that of your staff to securing spon-
sors for official Treasury Depart
ment War Bond advertising have
been tremendously helpful to this
important phase of our Nations
war effort. We think it only ap-
propriate that we take this occa-
sion to tell you of the Treasury
Departments appreciation.
AS you are so we'll aware, spon-
sored advertising is the only meth
cd the Treasury Department has
for promoting investment in War
Bonds through newspapers, and
it is only through continued vol
untary and patriotic contributions
on the part of your advertisers
that we can keep in front of the
people the urgent necessity for
Everybody saving at least 1919
in War Bonds every payday"
From time to time additional mats
will be released to you, and, we
feel sure, you will present them
to your advertisers as they are
presented to you; for careful con-
sideration in the light of the Ma
tons need.
AS it is impossible for us to ex-
press our thanks personally to all
the sponsors of War Bond adver-
Using, I should be very grateful
if you would convey to your ad-
vertisers the Treasury Depart
ment's appreciation for the very
real contributions they have made
and will be making in the future
to the success of the War Bond
program.
Cipcore1v
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-20

borne.
Officers taking part in the ar
rests yesterday included Harve
Goodman, Sheriff Roland, Patrol
man Thomas, Estes Gambill, Sam
Blevins, George Mcmillan and
others.
Definite funeral arrangements
for Robert Edwards had not been
made last night, but it is under
stood that the funeral will be
held Friday morning at the Mt.
Zion church in Allegheny coun-
ty.
The deceased is survived by his
wife, two sons, Bert, at home and
Carl Edwards, of Jerrettsville,
Md; one sister, Mrs. P. L. McMil-
Ian, of near Scottville and one
brother, Cicero Edwards, of To-
pia. He is the son of the late
Frank Edwards, famous Masonic
lecturer.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-08-20
Tells Her Story

At the hospital yesterday, Mrs.
Edwards told officers that she,
her husband and son were seated
at the supper table when her IA
Their came into the room from the
porch and that without saying a
word, he walked up to the table,
drew one hand from behind his
back and fired at her husband a
cross the table. Osborne then
rushed around the table and
slashed her husbands face with
a knife he held in the other hand.
In an effort to stop him, Mrs.
Edwards grabbed her fathers
hands as he fired at the young
boy. In the affray that followed
before the son came to her rescue,
she was badly cut.
Mr.. Osborne had been living
with his daughter and son-in-laW
for some time, and apparently this
strange action was the result OF
dissatisfaction over the terms of
a deed which he had made, Off
GERS explain.
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Sincerely,
E. w. Sloan,
Executive Director,
War Savings Staff.
NOAH OSBORNE KILLS
SON-IN-LAW TUESDAY
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scuffling and he had cut her"
The body of Robert Edwards
was brought to the Reins-Sturdi-
want funeral home here and after
examination, DR.. B. E. Reeves
said that a shot had been fired in
to the left chest, and that there
were severe cuts on the face and
throat.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-30
Miss Julia Ryan
Becomes Bride

The Blessed Sacrament church
was the scene Of q wedding this
morning when Miss Julia Josephine
Ryan, daughter Of MRS. Mary Ryan
Of WATERFOWL avenue and the late
william J. Ryan, became the bride
Of Clair Wakely Snyder Of Oakville,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Snyder
of Millerton, New York.
The Reverend Edward L. Morri-
son united the couple at nine
O'Clock, with Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
j. Donnelly, brother n-law and
sister Of the bride, as the attend
ing couple.
The bride wore O frock Of Eleanor
Blue crepe with ashes Of roses ac-
'cessories, matching floral halo
hat, and a corsage Of Talisrnan
roses. The matron Of honor was
dressed in printed jersey with
brown and white accessories, and a
Talisrnarf rose corsage.
A reception followed at the home
Of the brides mother. Mrs. Ryan
wore powder blue crepe with beige
accessories, and a corsage Of yell
low rose buds. Mrs. Snyder was
dressed in navy blue with white
accessories, and a yellow rose cor
sage.
The couple left for trip to New
York and Washington, D. G. After
May IS Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder will
be at home at 264 WATERFOWL ave.
nue..
The bride Is q graduate Of wildly
high school. The groom is ASSOC
ciated with the Scovill Manufac.
turing company.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-30

yellow gladioH decorated the
special troop chapel at Camp
1landing, Florida for the wedding
Of Miss Charlotte Braatz Of Wood
bury, formerly Of this city, to Sec
end Lieutenant O. Prindle Barlow,
Captain n. A. Henry read the
service at three o'clock on the aft
ernoon Of April is.
The bride, the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. r. w. Braatz, was at
tended BY Miss Betty Cole Of Flor
ida. The groom, the son Of Mrs.
Mary p. Barlow Of willow street
and the late BENJAMIN Barlow, had
as his best man, his brother, Sec
ond Lieutenant Bradley Barlow.
Escorted 70 the altar by Lieuten-
ant william II. Bradford, the bride
wore Q suit Of beige gabardine with
luggage brown accessories, and an
orchid corsage. The maid Of honor
was dressed In q frock Of hyacinth
blue wool crepe With white access
sories, and . corsage Of yellow
roses,
A reception followed at the on
GERS Club, from which the couple
left for q trip to Daytona Beach.
Upon their return they will reside
in Jacksonville, Florida.
The bride has been associated
with the Chase Brass 81 Copper
company. The groom an alumnus
Of Syracuse University, was for
merry affiliated with the same COM
paily. He Is now stationed at Camp
Blanding.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-30
Louise Reichenbach
Guest OF Associates

Her associates at the Autoyrc
company entertained Miss Louise
Reichenbach last evening at Bo-
telle's In Bantam. Prior 10 the
dinner Miss Josephine Filipone was
hostess at o cocktail party at her
home In Oakviiie.
Miss Reichenbach received q
toastmaster hospitality set and
kitchen accessories.
Among those attending were the
Misses Betty Butler, Mary Num-
gavin, oeorgina Wildman, Helen
Jurenas, Ann 0razia1o, Theresa
Ryan, Ann PanalaItIs, Mildred Pan
aiaitis, Rattle Auiiero, Marjorie
Quilter, Belle Hewitt, Mary GAIA,
Kay Greene, Josephine Filapone
and MRS. Eleanor Barry, MRS. d.
Smith, Mrs. julie Mcbride, Mrs.
Lorraine Driscoll, Mrs. Ruth Wade,
Mrs. Ann Traver and Mrs. Ruth
Speed.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-30

NOon0n : German
NuptiGIs Today

Spring flowers decorated the altar
OF the Sacred Heart Church this
morning for the wedding OF Miss
Mary Elizabeth German OF Walnut
Avenue to william Joseph Noonan
Of Rose street.
The Reverend Henry Quinn
united the couple at eight o'clock in
the presence OF guests from Massa-
chusetts, New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Derby and Naugatuck
The bride, the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas German, was at
tended by Miss Sally Gilmartin OF
New York as maid OF honor, with
Kathleen Marie Reardon as flower
girl. The groom, the son Of Mrs,
Catherine Noonan, had as his best
man, his brother, John Noonan Of
this city.
Alencon lace trimmed The brides
gown OF white chiffon, which ter
minated in q wide circular train.
The lace was inserted at the Vionet
neckllne, and In the cuffs OF the
Bishop sleeves. A lattice bonnet OF
corded satin with orange blossoms
held her fingertip veil of tulle. She
carried bouquet Of white star
light roses.
The pink gown Of the maid Of
honor had q fitted lace bodice with
short, puffed sleeves, and q bout
FAINT skirt OF marquisette with in
serted bands OF lace. Her shoulder
length veil was draped from floral
tiara. She carried Briarcliff roses
with forget-me-nots The flower girl
was dressed In O frock Of baby blue
taffeta, with q sweetheart neckllno
and short, puffed sleeves, Blue vel
vet ribbon appliqued the bouffant
skirt. Her bonnet was Of matching
maline, and she carried a Colonial
bouquet.
A reception followed at the Cop
per Kettle. Mrs. German received
In a gown Of navy blue chiffon with
pink accessories, and q corsage Of
pink roses. Mrs. Noonan wore pow
der blue printed crepe with navy
accessories, and o pink rose corsage.
The couple left for trip to Viz
ginia Beach. The bride travelled IN
q suit OF navy blue wool, with white
accessories, and an orchid corsage.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-30
Sieberts Enjoy
SilUer jubilee

A group Of their friends surprised
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Siehert Of
Park Place with Q party at their
home on Monday evening, IN cele-
bration Of their 26th wedding ami
versary. The couple received many
gifts OF silver and flowers, including
q Coffee Service from the members
Of their card club, silver rosary
beads from the sewing club Of which
Mrs. Siebert Is president, and .
platinum decorated dinner service
from the guests.
Robert Herr arranged q musical
program for the evening, with Mrs.
John Kelley, Brs. John Wiehn, Dor
othy Ann Siebert, Mrs. Raymond
Dolan and Mrs. Emil Hummel as
sololsts. Edward Siehert accom-
panied.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Frey, MIR. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Herr, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wag-
ner, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wolf
schlager Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ger.
ard, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Muckle,
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Birkenherger,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Demenski, Fred
Wiehn, Stephen Gyuricsko, Mrs,
John Hermann, Mrs. Charles Mos
grove, Mrs. Carl MerlIle, Mrs. Su.
san Fax, Mrs. Elizabeth Forms, Mrs.
Theresa Peltzer, Mrs. Emil Hum
mel, Mrs. William Keefe, Mrs. John
Kelley, Mrs. August Franeck, Mrs.
Joseph Moss, Mrs. Leo Gerard, Mrs,
Andrew Craft, Mrs. George Wal
ter.
Mrs. Lewis Hertrelder, MRS. s..
Bernhardt, Mrs. Louis Lang, Mrs.
John Faller, Mrs. Leonard Gaug-
Ter, Mrs. Emmons, Mrs. Stephen
Gyuricsko, ST., Mrs. Fred Gyruicsko,
Mrs. Herman Mueller, Mrs. Charles
Blattman, Mrs. Emil Mark, Mrs.
Han Wilhaus, Mrs. Jacob Hermann,
Mrs. Victor Duchon, Mrs. Edward
zehander, Mrs. Leroy Fox, Mrs.
Emil Siebach, Mrs. Martin Lit-
chauer, Mrs. Charles Wiehn,, Mrs.
Louis Schwartz, Mrs. George Gaug-
Ter, Mrs. Rose Kundle, Mrs. Eisen-
berger, Mrs. Charles Herb, Mrs.
Demenskl, Mrs. John Shoor.
er, Mrs. John Wiehn, Mrs. Peter
McNamee, Mrs. Raymond Dolan,
Mrs. Agnes Prill, Barbara Craft,
Martha Blattman, Theresa Hummel
Angelina Hummel, Dorothy Herby.
Mary Shober, Trudle Wollschlager.
Mrs. Carl Frey, Mrs. Carl Merkle
and Mrs. Annie Bernhardt had
charge OF the buffet supper which
was served at midnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Siebert entertained
at @ family dinner earlier In the
day. Their guests included Rev. N.Y.
ron Miller, Mrs. George Miller, ST.,
Mrs. John Miller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Woodruff, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Rappelt, ST., Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Rappelt, Jr., Mrs. Charles
Clauson, Dorothea Smith Of Clinton,
Charles Dietrich, John Jacob Sic.
bert; their daughters, Dorothy Ann,
Martha, Rose Mary Siebert and
son, Edward siebert, Mrs. Charles
Mosgrove and Mrs. Emil Hummel
assisted as hostesses.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-30
Young Women
Plan Banquet

The Young Womens Council OF
Central YMCA last night appointed
Rae Guida, president Of the Miss
Ing Links club and Louise williams,
president Of the Trlanones to call
O meeting Of presidents Of ell the
Young Women's clubs Of the Y to
plan O banquet to be held In early
June. This committee will meet
at the Y Monday night at 7:15.
Plans were made for summer club
activities. Eileen Whelan was APP
pointed to arrange for the next
meeting OF the Council at the Y.
M g. A. camp In WATERFOWL, where
the possibilities Of summer program
will be discussed. Mrs. Margaret
Hovey, president, presided at the
meeting. Anne Skuba substituted as
secretary in place Of Anne DeBel.
lis, who was out Of town.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-04-30
Alice P0squarielIo
WEEDS George Turley

Assorted spring flowers decorated
the altar Of ST. Lucy's Church this
morning for the wedding Of Miss
Alice pasquariello, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank pasquariello Of
Walnut street TO George Irving
Turley, son OF Mrs, Anna Turley Of
Walnut street.
The Reverend Felix Scoglio per-
formed the ceremony OF eight
o'clock, with Miss Helen Hilinski
attending as maid Of honor. and
Bernard Pasquariello, brother Of
the bride, as bestman. John VILLAIN
Jr., ushered.
Escorted 10 the altar by her
father, the bride wore q gown OF
white velvaray marquisette, with
long sleeves, o sweetheart neekline,
and a wide train, A wreath OF
white roses with lilies Of the valley
held her full length veil. She car.
ried q prayer book marked with
orchids and showered with step
hanotis.
The powder blue gown Of the
maid OF honor was fashioned with n
bodice Of brocaded taffeta with q
sweetheart neekline, and bouf-
FAINT skirt OF net. Her matching
shoulder veil was draped from
floral tiara, and she carried yellow
roses.
A reception followed at the home
OF the brides parents. Mrs, Pas
uuariello wore navy blue redin-
cote dress with navy and powder
blue accessories. Mrs. Turley was
dressed In navy crepe with white
accessories. Guests were present
from New Jersey, New York
Naugatuck, TnomASton and South
ington.
The couple left FOR a trip TO Flor
Ida, the bride wearing costume
Of powder blue with navy Access
sorIeS,