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Evening star., 1942-10-25

Mice pickin', soldier" said clear male voice.
"None of that!' the fat man behind the counter
commanded hoarsely. He glared at Eddie ''Wearing
that uniform doesn't give you the right to assault my
- my customers"
He isn't customer! the girl in the rust-colored
sweater oontradicted him valiantly. Hes shill.
I've seen him standing around in front many times
He and that woman in the red hat. And that man
with the pmples."
"You dare call me crook?" the fat man beloved
incredulousy and shook his fist. ME? Why listen
Evening star., 1942-10-25

LET him go!' she pleaded. He isn't worth it."
Eddie grinned over his shoulder. You're wonder
full" he said. whats your name?"
The girls smile was quick, warm. ''Moya."
The fat mans foot came plunging back again.
Private Mock caught it and gave it an expert twist
that brought roar of pain from the confusion of
arms and legs.
"You - you smell the way my mothers garden
used to SMELL" he said ecstatically, 'early in the
morning" His voice sobered. THAT was before she
died." He stopped suddenly as voice doomed.
Evening star., 1942-10-25

'Help!' The fat mans scream of terror rose above
the sudden tumult, I'm being murdered. Help!"
A girl in a metal booth in the rear stood up on a
chair. 'Poce!' she cried historically "Police?'
Private Mock was suddenly having fun more
fun than he'd encountered since his leave began The
fat man kicked him in the stomach and tried to roll
out of his reach.
The girl chung to his arm. Her fragrance assailed
him like blow.
Evening star., 1942-10-25

you cneap little SOFA jerk -
The picture of two hundred
pounds being jerked over a show
case at the end of a resplendent
$3.50 imported necktie inspired
the crowd. A little man started
to swing at the pimpled youth
with a damp newspaper.
The fat man crashed to the
floor. His feet, tangled in the
black wiring of his microphone,
brought the metal standard
against the glass of the show
case and shattered it with a
sound like the breaking up of
thin ice.
Call her a jerk, will you?"
Private Mock shouted, and used
l.
Evening star., 1942-10-25

tell me, what is all this about, sir?"
A babel of explanation broke out The Law arose
and roared it to silence. One at tme! He pointed
a finger at the girl. "Okay."
The girl told him the story.
"Now Mr.. Gelterman," said the Law.
The fat man sat up. He tested his re1exes gingerly
"Out of the blue" he moaned. First he assaulted
customer. Then he tried to strangle me. The girl
egged him on" Please turn 10 next page
Evening star., 1942-10-25

1ACIC: Lie IAC0Ny oOIlIOAAIy
of it dominated the room. 1t
reeked of brass buttons and blue
serge. whats goin' on here?"
lHE girl spoke first as the
crowd moved back. Hello,
Cassidy! she said with smile.
"They were trying to rook a "a
friend of mine" She pointed to
the floor.
Private Eddie Mock rose and
busted his hands.
"A friend," she had said! He
was walking on balloons!
A whimper arose from their
feet. "A doctor! A doctor"
The Law knelt and said: 'Mr.
Co1to~y,ao To <hok x,o,,9 hIoxu
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
N. C.. Births Show
Continued Increase

RALEIGH.-The upward trend
in North Carolina births. which
has gained in momentum with the
progress of World War. 2, con-
tinued undated in January, 1912,
the second month of Americas
actual participation in hostilities.
Last month, according to official
figures compiled by the State
Board of Health's Division of Wit
al Statistics, there were 1852
babies born in this State, as COM
pared with 6.071 in January, 1941,
a gain of 1901, or Is per cent, for
this one month.
Births for the calendar year of
1871 totaled 1896, which was A.
395 in excess of the number in
1910. Only two months, January
and November, showed a decline
under the previous year. During
the remaining ten months SUBJ
stantial gains were reported. A
decline in deaths has accompanied
the sustained gain in births.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
Emergency Seed
And Feed Loans
Now Available

The Emergency Seed and Feed
Loan corporation is we'll prepared
to assist with the farm defense
program" Mr.. JONES stated this
week.
Emergency crop loans are
made to farmers, either to owners
or tenants who have land to farm,
who own or have the use of
equipment to farm with and who
need funds to meet production
needs and yet are unable to OBJ
tain the loans from regular sour
ces," he said.
"The only security required is
a first lien on the crops grown
and he interest rate of 4 percent"
All farmers eligible for these
loans can plant and cultivate
crops, both for sale and for farm
or home use, according to the
defense program requirements. All
borrowers will be required to
plant home gardens. Emergency
feed loan are also made under
similar conditions.
Miss Edna Mae accepts app1ica-
tons in Ashe county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
Manv Ashe Farms Are Lacking
Tn Vital HOMEGROWN Foods

''This IS the first wartime task
of farm people," Dean Schaub de
clared, ito see that every farm
has a garden, at least one cow,
and some hogs and chickens.
These are all vital to the health
and welfare of rural people. Our
farm families must be well-fed
before they can expect to feed
the rest of the Nation, and our
Allies in the fight for freedom. !"
The 1910 census listed 278,276
farms in North Carolina. Eighty
nine percent of them, or 247, 1877,
had gardens, leaving 31,149 with
out gardens. Those farms which
did have gardens valued them at
total Of $14,773, 625, or an aver
age per garden of $50. Figured at
the same average value, the 3D.
149 farms without gardens 'lost"
81, 100000 by by their failure to
grow vegetables and small fruits.
The State census showed that
farms kept cows; SO percent, or
IS percent, or 1885, of the
191, 672, had hogs; and 88 percent,
or 245, 122, kept some chickens.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
523 Farms Without Gardens
In 1910; Cows, Hogs, Poul-
try Lacking

The place of the farm in this
war is in the production OF Food
for Victory" Dean I. O. Schaub
of State College, and other leaders
of the N. c. Agricultural Exten-
sion Service, point out that farm
ers of this county generally are
deficient in home production OF
garden vegetables, milk, pork,
such essential food products as
poultry and eggs.
From the Last Federal census
comes proof that a large number OF
farms in Ashe County are with
out gardens, cows, hogs and chic
kens. The 1910 census shows that
there are 4,153 farms in the coun-
ty.
The census report also reveals
that 523 farms were without gar
dens, $50 farms did not keep a
cow, 1888 farms had no hogs, and
635 were without a single chicken.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
Washington Day
3 Dinner Attend
By II Ashe Men
Senator Brown Urges Curb
On Criticism And Maxi
mum OF Cooperation

Ashe county was well repre-
sented at the Washington Day
dinner held in Winston-Salem last
Saturday night. The dinner, one
of several held throughout the
state, was attended by 400 Dem
ocrats. Gordon Gray, state sena-
tor from Forsyth, was master of
ceremonies and United States
Senator Prentiss M. Brown, of
Michigan, delivered the principal
address. Dick Reynolds, treasurer
of the Democratic National Com
mittee, also spoke.
Among those attending from
Ashe were Ira Johnston, w. B.
Austin, j. B. Hash, Gwyn Price,
Austin Jones, Sheriff Roland,
Dean Mcmillan, Emmit McNeill,
DR.. Hunter, w. c. Thomas, J. F.
Bivens and Ed Anderson.
Senator Brown urged complete
unity under the leadership of
President Roosevelt, the COM
mander-in-chief. He suggested
less criticism, harder work and
more giving to the nation, and
assured his listeners that in his
opinion there is no doubt as to
the ultimate outcome of the war
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26

Here are some questions and
answer clarifying major details of
the retread tire rationing pro-
gram:
@. When does the retread ra-
tioning program take effect?
A. The program took effect at
1901 a. m. February 10, except
for actual issuance of retread
purchase certificates. Local ra-
tioning boards, all of which have
not received necessary forms, did
not begin issuing certificates un-
til last Monday.
@. What restrictions are already
in effect?
A. All supplies of retreading
and recapping material, as well as
retreaded and recapped tires, are
"frozen;" no dealer may sell a
retread tire or use rubber for re-
treading purposes except to honor
a purchase certificate issued by a
local board.
Q. Who will be eligible to buy
retread or have an old tire re-
treaded?
A. Only owners of trucks now
eligible to buy new tires are
now able to obtain retreads; there
is no retreading material avail
able now for passenger automo-
biles, although list of passenger
car eligibles has been established
for use by local boards if and
when such material is made avail
able by the War Production
board.
@. Who are the "f and when"
eligibles?
A. Taxis, cars used to transport
certain construction or mechanical
workers; "esSentiap executives
and personnel; Federal, State or
local government employees on Of
fetal business; cars used to car
ry farm produce and supplies;
certain essential" travelling sales
men; cars used for wholesale
newspaper delivery.
A. How is the retread program
related to the new tire program?
A. New tire quotas must first
be exhausted before retread GER
tificates will be issued passenger
cars eligible under the new tire
program. Owners of trucks, how
ever, will not be given new tires
unless local boards are satisfied
their worn tires can not be re-
treaded; such trucks will take
preference over eligible on the IF
and when" list. .....
Q. What are the chances of "if
and when" eligibles under present
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
District School
Principals Meet

The importance of having tea
cheers take the Red Cross first
aid course was stressed at a prin-
cipa1s' meeting last Saturday.
Supt. Hash pointed out that this
year it is necessary for each
senior to have a first aid certi-
ficate before graduating and that
in order for these students to take
such instruction, some teachers
have to be qualified to give the
course.
County Agent Grouse discussed
various ways and means by which
the schools of the county can CO.
operate in putting over a success
full scrap metal collection pro-
gram.
Plans for publication of the an
nual Skyland Post school COM
mencement edition were discus
sed by Editor Ed Anderson and
the principals pledged co-opera-
ton in this activity.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
Rationing Of Retread Tires
Questions And The Answers

conditions?
A. Very doubtful. o. p. A. has
said that it is probable" that MOI
crude rubber will be available -four
retreading passenger car tires -
except those already eligible tno
buy new tires. At best, the eff aKsd
when" group can hope for mo- re-
lief before April.
Q. Suppose i left tire before
February 19 and ordered it re-
treaded. Can I get the tire backE
A Yes, if the retreading has uDE
been started; if the retreading JOba
is done, you can not regain the
tire without purchase ceriff--
cate.
Q. What does the purchase
certificate allow?
A. With certificate, you may
buy a retreaded tire or have al
worn tire retreaded. If you buy the,
tire, your old tire must be turn
ed in. The certificates are good for
80 days and may be used any
where.
@. When will I know whether
passenger car tires can be retread-
ed?
A. Probably around March z
O. P. A. will clarity the situa-
ton. Applications may be filed,
after March l.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
Woman's Club Will Sponsor
Tackey Party Friday, Mar. Ii
Two Sons

The Woman's club will hold an
old fashion tackey party at the
community building on Friday
night, March Is, for the general
public, it was announced this
week.
There will be a number of
prizes for costumes, for adults as
we'll as children. There will also
be several contest prizes. Games
will be planned for the various
groups. There will be special
music for the occasion and re-
freshments will be served.
Details regarding the prizes,
contests and program will be an
nounced later. Serving on the
committee from the club for the
event are Mrs. Reid Sturdivant,
chairman, Mrs. S. w. Diggs, Mrs.
B. E. Reeves, Mrs. Levern John
son and Mrs. J. w. Gambill.
There will be a small admit
lance charge made. The pro-
ceeds of the event are to be used
by the club for the Ashe county
library, the home demonstration
agents fund and other civic pro-
jects sponsored by the club.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
New Memorial
Firm Organized
w. B. Reeves And Associates
Buy Mountain Memorial
Co. And Location

The Mountain Memorial Com
pany here has been purchased by
w. B. Reeves and associates who
have also bought the lot and pub
lie library building at the inter-
section of Jefferson avenue and
second street, where the expand
ed new business will be located.
For several years Rev. w. T.
Wilmington has been operating
the memorial company and said
he was making the sale in order
to have more time to devote to
his church work, which has in
creased a great deal. However,
he will continue to be connected
with the business as an active
salesman.
Mr.. Reeves, who has been liv-
ing here for the past two years
and who was formerly postmaster
at Whitehead, will manage the
business. He is one of the most
prominent men in this section OF
the state and has also been con-
nected with monument work for
the past Is years.
The firm will be known as the
Ashe Memorial Works. A COM
n1ete and modern DISPLAY will be
arranged and a shop erected to
do lettering and designs. "You
will be able to buy any kind OF
marble and granite work right
here in Ashe county," Mr.. Reeves
said.
The management further stat
es that if it is the pleasure OF the
County Public Library, it can and
is expected to remain in and at
the present location.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
Among The Sick

The following patients were
discharged from Ashe County
Memorial hospital during the past
week:
Aras Spencer, Grassy Creek.
Mary S. Bryan, Jefferson.
Mrs. F. c. Sturgill, Sturgills.
Joe Graham, Sturgills.
Miss Elizabeth Idol, Charlotte.
Mrs. Wade H. Lee and baby,
Jefferson.
Joseph Kemp, Smethport.
Gilbert Barker, Crumpler.
Mrs. Edd c. Eller, Lansing.
Patients remaining in hospital
today:
Mrs. Nellie Ray, Buffalo.
Mrs. Ethel Stuart, and baby,
Jefferson.
Dennis Scott, Todd.
Mrs. Carson Thompson, Lansing.
Mrs. S. H. Elliott, Sturgills.
Mrs. w. H. GRAPHICAL, Grassy
Creek.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
John w. Jackson
Buried Monday

Funeral service was held on
Monday for John w. Jackson, IA,
of Brentwood, at Fairview, with
Revs. Hoyt Wood and Levi
Greene in charge. Burial follow
ed in the Fairview cemetery.
The deceased, who was engaged
in farming for many years, had
many friends and, relatives in
this county. His death came sud-
denly after a brief illness.
In addition to his wife he is
survived by a number of brothers
and sisters; James and George, of
Va; Edward, of Todd; Thomas, OF
Boone; Mrs. Elijah Green, OF
Zionville and r. B. Jackson, OF
West jefferson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
JAP CASUALTIES
REPORTED HEAVY

RANGOON, Burma. - Heavy
fighting is in progress between
the Bilin and Sittang rivers, an
area SO to 80 miles east of the
Rangoon railroad which connects
with the Burma highway, British
headquarters reported this week,
and heavy casualties are being
dealt upon japanese invaders.
Allied air forces powerful sup
port to front line troops, COM
munique said, wrecking many
vehicles.
Mamyo, 80 miles north Of Ran
COON, was bombed Monday, the
civil defense department an
nounced and slight damage was
caused.
Several other towns in central
Burma experienced air raid al
arms.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
Miller-Carlan
Vows Alnnunced

Of much interest are the an
nouncements, received here this
week of the marriage Miss
Mamie Miller and Mr.. Edward
Harris Carlan, of Galax, which
took place June Is, 1941, in Eliza
beth City, N. C.
Mrs. Carlan, who is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Columbus w.
Miller of this county has many
friends here who will be interest
ed in the announcement of her
marriage. She was formerly in
business here where she was very
popular. She now owns and ope-
rates a. beauty shop in Galax.
Mr.. Carlan, who is a prominent
young business man, of Galax, is
associated with the Carlan Drug
Co.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
ROTARY OBSERVING
9TH ANNIVERSARY

Rotary International is celebrat-
ing its 37th. anniversary this week
and the program at the local club
tonight will be in keeping with
this observance, Chairman Paul
Miller states.
Last week Scoutmaster Wood
gave an interesting Boy Scout
program. A number of Scouts
were present and participated in
this program. Reid Sturdivant,
chairman of the Parkway district
of the Skyland council, was also
a guest of the club.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26

Mr.. Bob Sells is now working
in an electric shop of mining
company in West Virginia.
Congressman r. L. Doughton
was in town last Saturday.
Mrs. Boyd Richardson has just
returned from a few-day buying
trip to Baltimore. She was ac-
companied there by MIR. and Mrs.
F. F. AbsRer. Mr.. Absher has
been transferred to defense work
in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. H. D. Jessup, of Jefferson,
who has been seriously ill for
several days in a Winston-Salem
hospital, underwent a second ope-
ration, on Tuesday.
Mr.. Carl Ashley, of the U.sS.
army Camp Lee, Va, spent Sum
day with his parents.
Mr.. ind Mrs. Hunter Jones, of
Burlington, spent the week end
at home.
Little Shirley Ann Dollar has
been serious ill with pneumonia.
MIR. and Mrs. Garland Dollar
announce the birth of daughter
Phillis Marie.
Miss Virginia Hunter returned
home after visiting her sister in
Burlington.
Pvt. Glenn Riddle, who is sta
toned at Craig Field, Selma, Ala,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. o. T. Riddle of Baldwin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Hatley and
family spent the weekend with
Mr.. Hatley's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hatley at Hudson.
Mr.. C. B. Price spent the past
week end with his family.
Mrs. Robert Grayson and chill
dren, Robert, Jr., and Martha Ray
are spending several days with
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Tucker.
M. and Mrs. Walter Tucker had
as their dinner guests, on Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell, Mr..
and Mrs. Ray Tucker and Miss
Beulah Everhart and Mrs. Robert
Grayson and children, of Lexing-
ton. The dinner was in honor OF
Mrs. Campbelrs and Mr.. Ray
fuckers birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Station McIver and
Betty Nash spent the past week
end in Greensboro.
Misses DeEtte = Crawford and
Margaret Phillips spent the past
week end in Winston-Salem and
North Wilkesboro.
Rayborne Hairless, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Ballard Hairless, had the
misfortune of breaking his arm
last Sunday.
Mr.. H. D. Quessenberry has re-
turned from Baltimore, Md,
where he accompanied his sister
who entered a hospital there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gale Mcmillan
moved into their new home here
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed M. Anderson
and Billie spent Sunday in Char
lotte.
Mr.. Lonnie Liddle, of Othello,
spent the past week end in Fort
Benning, Ga. with his son, Pvt.
Robert Liddle.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
Name Hospital
E ... Aux. Officers

At meeting of Women's
Auxiliary of the Ashe county
hospital held last Thursday, at the
home Of Mrs. B. w. Tugman, the
following officers were elected for
the coming year:
Chairman, Mrs. Edgar Jones;
first vice-chairman, Mrs. John
Littlewood; second vice hairman,
Mrs. Wade E. Eller; secretary
treasurer, Miss Ruth Tugman.
A second election was held due
to the fact that some of the Off
GERS previously chosen were un-
able to serve.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Gibbons, of
Pittsburg, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Clinton Goodman last week, en-
route to Charlotte. Mrs. Gibbons
is sister of Mrs. Goodman's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen GRAPHICAL
were in Charlotte last Saturday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
SCRAP METAL is
TO BE COLLECTED
Continued from Page y

Continued from Page ~
It is requested that the various
items be kept separate.
Roy Grouse, county agent, is
chairman of the salvage COM
mite, and members Of the execu-
tive committee include Levern
Johnson, and John Reeves. The
entire committee met last Friday
night and mapped out plans for
the collection program.
Since 1912 members of the u.
S. Maine Corps have undergone
their preliminary training at Par
ris Island, S. G.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
SQUARE DANCE HERE
ON SATURDAY NIGHT

It was announced this week that
there would be an old fashion
square dance at the community
building. Saturday night, with
string music furnished by the loc-
al Parker string band.
The proceeds will 60 to the
community building fund. Every
one is cordially invited to attend.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26

FOR SALE - Stark trees! All
kinds of fruit trees, shrubs, flow
ers and vines. Also Luther Bur-
banks Improved Varieties. Your
orders will be appreciated by Mrs.
]. c. Gambill, West Jefferson, N.
c. Phone or write me and your
orders will be given prompt at
tention. 2-19-4T
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
MCMILLAN CHILD DIES

Evelyn Mcmillan, (col.) 8-year-
old daughter Of Carl Mcmillan, OF
Crumpler, was buried at Cox
Grove on Sunday following her
death which occurred on Friday
She is survived by her parents
and a number of sisters and bro
theirs.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TO
MEET WITH MRS. JOHNSON

There will be a meeting of West
Jefferson unit of the Ashe coun-
ty hospital auxiliary on Tuesday,
March 10 at the home of Mrs.
Levern johnson. All members are
urged to attend.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
Classified Ads

WANTED-Tenant with team for
142-acre farm. See Mont Jones at
]. & J. store, West Jefferson
2-26-TK
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26

A new method of cheese max
ing developed at the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute cuts the.
customary time in half and h9s
been selling at a premium ON the
market.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26
TO ENTERTAIN CIRCLE

Mrs. P. G. Wright will be hos
tess to the sewing circle at her
home next Tuesday afternoon. All
members are cordially invited to
attend.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26

Small expeditions of U. S.
Marines sought hide-outs OF pir-
ates along the coast of China IN
1855.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26

FOR RENT-Small building suit
able for office (size 1919,
formerly occupied by barber shop,
adjoining Jefferson Post Office.
See or write Parker Tie Co., West
Jefferson, N. c. 2-26-2T
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-02-26

WANTED - Chestnut Oak Bark
and Hemlock Bark in carloads.
Write to The Mead Corporation,
Lynchburg, Va, giving name of
your loading point" 2-12-4T