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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-29
LADIES' FINE WHITE FIGURE SKATES

You definitely will not find ladies' white figure
skates with all these features az this price any
where else but at Tool Shop Sporting Goods
Company. These have 1t-eyelet high white
shoes, made of genuine elk leather. These have
high leather heels, buit-in ankle supports AND
steel shank sole supports. These have plaid
woollined tongues These have hardened tenn
pered steel blades. These sell for only t5@o.
TOOL SHOP SPORTING GOODS CO.
t55 MICHIGAN, Near Gas, . oPEk Evenings
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-29

REEL BY SHAKESPEARE -. 'kUF SAID!
a famous reel by the most famous reel manu-
iacturer in the world 1t is Shakespeare re-
nowned Criterion Deluxe casting reel Has
like fine watch. Features striking chr ONE FINISH
and jeweled bearings. Has the indispensable
anti back-lash adjustment. 1896. Tool Shop
carries the most complete fishing tackle selec-
in town.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-29

THE SKI JACKET COMES INTO ITS OWN
Ladies have been quick to discover that ski
jackets have all year round utility. And this
jacket designed for just such purpose Ii
IS an allweather garment, made of fine quality
poplin 1t is wind-repellent and water-repellen
with the accepted streamlined design that is slim
ming hence Aattering Comes in choice of
solid colors: Scarlet, Kelly, natural. More than
jacket-a style creation. 1896,
TOOL SHOP SPORTING GOODS CO.
ass MICHIGAN, Near cass . OPEN EVENINGS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-29

A GREAT GIFT -. JACK ADAMS SKATES
With the help Of Jack Adams. Tool Shop
pioneered the professional type hard toe hockey
skate at populac price. 1t was hit. from the
very first year. and today -. us design refined
and its construction improved II IS far and
away the most popular skate OF its type! Hard
toe, built-in ankle supports. shrhnR lined
tongue, full rocker-type Canadian chrome tubu-
lar blades $4o5.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-29

hLL.PURP0sE CAMP M0CCASIRS
You won't find useful more mas
cuine gilt for the AMIN yeaf-lffe.. whether
not he is the outdoor type These fine
quality mocoasins are right for many outdoor
sports, as well for just lounging around after
work. Exceptionally good quality obtained
brown genuine leather. with allie omfort moe
oasin toe and orthopedc last. Rubber soles
Iawhide laces. SlsS.
TOOL SHOP SPORTING GOODS CO.
ass MICHIGAN, Near csss OPEN EVENINGS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-29

ONE PAIR OF BOOTS FOR MANY SPORTS!
Is he hiker hunter or d fisherman Does he
do outdoor work. In any case. he II find IN
Vulnerable uses tor this hne pair Of boots The
leather is top quality, obtained for comfort
and durability with the popular sll-oomtort
moccasin toe last. Leather sole and heel, full
cut l6-inch top. For d smooth IN N git
that will last almost forever. these boots are
unbeatable sos.
TOOL SHOP SPORTING GOODS CO.
ass MICHIGAN, Near css . OPEN EVENINGS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-29

TOOL SHOP SPORTING GOODS CO.
ass MICHIGAN, Near cass OPEN EVENINGS
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-19

is too easy to get out of jury service and
there are too many professional jurors.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-19
Paw Boost In Army

A pay-raise for thousands of men in the
armed services of this country would be
welcomed by millions of Americans.
The men who do the fighting have to
make sacrifices, and sometimes they are
extreme sacrifices. Therefore, the folks
back home, as much as the service men,
think they should get more than "pen
money"
Those not in armed branches of service.
should get decreases in salaries, if neces-
sary, to make possible the fighting men
getting a pay-raise.
AS Senator Johnson of Colorado says,
"Never before has it been necessary for
men to be mechanics in the army, and not
Just be gun bearers" The need OF technl-
cal men exists, and they should be remun-
Grated for what they know.
The rise in pay would also in many
instances make it possible for the inductee
to leave dependents with some means OF
existence. The bill would boost private's
pay from $21 to $42 month, and upon
promotion to first class privates would get
$48. All non-commissioned officers would
get pay raises, and the only increases in
base paw for commissioned officers would
raise ensigns and second Eeutenants from
$1,000 to $1,000 year.
Let's pay our service men for the job
they have to do.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-19
Farms Are For Farming

The "Victory Garden planter will do
growing home products to feed his family
this year.
There were 3O5 farm families in Ale
ghany county last year without home gar
dens, according to the Federal census. This
is appalling for Allegheny, which is consid-
cred primarily farm county.
More unfortunate is the fact that in
most instances it is those farms which most
need garden that do not have home pro-
duce. The farmer who has little cash and
has no garden is the one who is spoken
of as the "poor farmer" Reason for this
can be seen in that he must of necessity
buy all his food products, when he could
have grown several on his place.
On the other hand, the farmers who are
considered successful nearly always have
adequate home gardens.
Those without gardens are going to
have even less cash this year, because of
the slight rise in food prices. For instance,
canned tomatoes have advanced about four
per cent in COST Every farmer in Ale
ghany can grow tomatoes.
But the lack of gardens on approximate
ly one-sixth of the farms of this county is
not the only weak spot in farm practices.
Of the 800 farms in Allegheny, there are
261 without cow 623 have no hogs, and
ZIG do not have chickens.
Farming is more than owning tract
of land, as many of our farmers are illus
trating in their success with growing of
crops, livestock and poultry.
Every farm could at least have home
garden, and many more than do could have
chickens, hogs and cow.
The Allegheny News.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-19
Forest Protection Week

The importance of the forests as sources
of raw materials for defense purposes and
for other vital needs is being stressed this
week in North Carolina as Forest Protec-
ton Week" is observed.
Although Ashe has one of the least
wooded areas of any county in the state,
this is all the more reason what woodland
we do have should be protected.
Fire is the greatest hazard to our tim
berlands Had the timber represented by
fire waste been saved in the state last year,
a sufficient amount would have been pre-
served to supply lumber with which to
build more, than 5000 regulation army bar
racks capable of housing almost 400, 900
soldiers. t.. - rs
March 20 is Arbor day, and is$an aprop-
pirate time for the land owners to ponder
over the value of trees to their property.
They should plan now, to replace at least
some of the many valuable trees that once
stood upon their acreage.
The New River Soil Conservation Dis
trict is now doing a splendid job in setting
out thousands of small trees.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-19
B. B. GRAPHICAL is
NEW COP. CHAIRMAN

Continued from Page One)
tense. Upton B1evins also spoke
on this subject.
Chosen as delegates to the dis
trict and state conventions were
J. L. Segraves, James Tucker, Ed
Goodman, DR.. Robinson, B. B.
GRAPHICAL, Ray Sturgi1l, c. W.. An
derson, Smith Greer, Grant Bau-
guess, b. GRAPHICAL, Ed o.
borne, III. H. Brown, G. E. WEIGH,
Grin Shepherd, Fred Lawrence,
Willard Lewis, Upton Blevins,
Dent Pennington, B. A. Sexton
and c. S.. Eastridge, An equal
number of alternates were select
ed.
The district convention was
held at Lenoir yesterday. Several
from here attended.
Upton B1evins was recommend
ed by the convention as member
of the Republican state executive
committee.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-19
CONG'N. DOUGHTON
FILES FOR REELECTION

Continued from Page One)
ernor and United States senator,
is unopposed for the Democratic
nomination for representative
from the new tenth district.
So far only one Republican has
filed with the State Elections
board, Solicitor Avalon E. Hall of
Yadkinville in the 18th district.
However, more Republicans are
expected to file before the dead
line Saturday.
The State Board of Elections
will meet in Raleigh Saturday to
appoint election boards for the
100 counties of the state.
The rest of Mr.. Doughton's for
NAL statement is as follows:
Congress doubtless will be in
Session continuously for the re-
mainder of this year and proper
attention to my duties in Wash
ington will leave no time for cam
paigning.
81 have represented the Ninth
District for almost thirty-two
years without a break and my re-
cord of service is we'll known to
every voter in the District. Con-
sequently, I see nothing to be
ooined mr. Lost NV comments on
this record by myself or anyone
else.
''The usual type of campaign
tends to divide the people. Today
we must be united and I would
therefore deplore campaign de-
signed to array Party against
Party. On the contrary, our every
action should be centered toward
combining our thoughts and en-
ergies for the momentous struggle
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-19

but it serves as an excellent ex-
ample of the changes in every
little thing which will result from
our war program.
If we have to go back to the
cracker-barrel era Of retailing,
we can do it without any particu-
lar hardship. The main thing is
to keep sufficient food available
to protect our health-and there
is no question that this will be
done.
In fact, the government is TAX
ing more interest in our health
today than it ever did before, and
even though our food may not be
delivered in fancy packages, we
are apt to come out of this war
a much better and more intel
ligently fed people than we are
today.
And that's all that really mat
ters-even if we eventually sit
down to a dinner of health
blooming capsules.
Buy Defense Bonds
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-19
Approve Tire
Applications We'd

At a regular meeting of the
tire rationing board held yester-
day the following application for
new truck tires were approved:
w. B. Todd, West Jefferson, two
tires and tubes; Estel Hartsoe,
Clifton, two tires and tubes; Chas.
St. Clair, Crumpler, two tires, one
tube; Ben Dixon, Crumpler, two
tires; L. E. Emerson, Sturgills,
one tire, one tube; John M. Tuck
err, Furches, two tires, two tubes;
Wiley Adams, Todd, two tires;
F. j. Pendry, Laurel Springs, two
tires and two tubes; Howard w.
Woodruff, Oval, two tires n d
two tubes. w. B. Tribble received
retreads for truck tires.
r. J. Startling, Sturgills had ap-
plication approved for one pas
sengar car tire and tube as did
Oral Gentery, Of Clifton.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-19
Jury System Now Weak

Judge Felix E. Alley, in Burke county
superior court in Morganton recently de-
clared the mortal dread of public humilia-
ton" would be efficacious punishment for
juveniles and adults alike, when he advo-
Gated restoration of the whipping post as
crime deterrent
The Judge is on the right road, when
he sees the need to bring crime violators
con the carpet" before the public, but
would go about harsh way to do so.
If violators of our laws were really
made to pay the cost, there would be less
cases brought before our courts. The laws
were made for purpose, but they have
been evaded in so many instances until
many violate law with the the belief
jury will 'let them off,"
Our jury system has been weakened
because of the practices which are now
made in most all courts. Many competent
jurors do not serve because they are either
Excused" or opposed" In many serious
cases, few "shyster" lawyers have been
known to SO choose their jury until the
case could be turned for verdict in their
clients favor. Such condition should not
be made possible.
If we are to have less crime, our present
jury system will have to be improved. It
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-19
SPEAKING CAMPAIGN
FOR CIVILIAN DEFENSE

Continued from Page One)
B. B. GRAPHICAL, A. B. Hurt, Rev.
J. w. Luke, Miss Ruth Tugman,
Wade Eller, Thomas Sears and Ed
Anderson. Others who will make
such talks are asked to notify the
defense office.
At the meeting it was pointed
out that it is no longer a question
of "what can I do, but what will
I do" to help win the war. Every
body can help by:
Buying defense bonds and
stamps.
By aiding in the drive for Red
Cross war relief funds. (the coun-
ty is still $3.50 short of it's $500
quota.)
BY assisting in the saving and
collection of scrap metal, waste
paper, old rubber and rags.
BY registering at the defense
office.
By taking first aid course.
By serving on fire protection,
police protection and various
other civilian defense committees,
including blackout, air raid war
dens, rescue squads, road repair
units, sewing, knitting, h o m e
nursing, bandage making, social
service, physical education and so
on.
This paper has agreed to give
a column of space each week to
a discussion of the various civilian
defense activities and the COM
mittee named to prepare such a
column consists of Levern John
son, L. P. Coward and Grant
Bauguess.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-19
The Best Policy

Just now when we are vitality concerned
in defending our way of life, we are all too
apt to think of America in general, forgett-
ing that Americanism, like charity, begins
at home that dearer and nearer to us than
all else is our home, our town, its people
and Institutions. Even winning the war
would mean little to us if we knew that it
included loosing all of these things which
we cherish, ea,,I
But did you ever stop to think that every
dollar you spend away from home is lost
to your hometown and does nothing to sup
port it's business firms, which, in turn, are
taxpayers helping TO support its institute
ons?
The group+of right-thinking individuals
and progressive merchants who are spon-.
soring series of, page advertisements in
this paper telling the world many import
ant reason for trading at home are to be
highly commended: In each advertisement
there is MESSAGE of Importance to every
citizen, telling him. why, he should trade at
home for his own good, for the good of his
home town and county. Each advertisement
tells how we can help win the war by buy
ing defense bonds with the money we save
by trading at home and that we can of
course save our tires.
During this period of emergency, many
local business establishments have been
hard hit and are making sacrifices to stay
in business in order to serve your needs.
Certainly from the standpoint of loyalty
and patriotism they deserve your support.
Think how much more they are doing for
you, your home town and county than far
away mail order houses. When you come to
the final analysis do mail order houses
really save you money? Considering de-
lays, lack of opportunity to see merchan-
disc, postage, sales taxes etc., you are not
saving through them Certainly you are
not helping your home town. The way to
do this is to trade at home now!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-19
TODD DRUG COMPANY
BUYING SCRAP METAL

The Todd Drug company, West
Jefferson, is buying scrap metal
and old rubber and urges every
one to cooperate with the gov
eminent by collecting and selling
or giving scrap at once. Details
concerning the program are an
nounced in an advertisement in
this issue.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-19

for Liberty and Freedom.
"I shall therefore, submit my
record to the Electorate of our
District without argument"
Evening star., 1942-11-06

not compete with motion picture en-
terprises along similar lines. It was
because he appreciated the strength
of his competition that George
Washington, Junior" attempted such
a novelty as "Ah, Wilderness" by
Eugene O'Neill The experiment did
not fail but neither did it merit un-
limited repetition.
Meanwhile, Mr.. Cohan quietly de-
veloped supplementary career which
now can be mentioned without dan
ger Of misunderstanding. He was by
instinct religious man and during
his last years he devoted himself to
a work in which he was helpful to
both the theater and the church. AS
president Of the Catholic Actors
Guild he was mentor and guide to
many young players who gladly ac-
cepted his leadership. He also con-
tributed to the strengthening of
existing ties between the free nations
of the other side of the planet and
his own adored America. Now that
he is gone these idealistic aspects OF
his life should be remembered. They
are indices to his character that
ought not to be forgotten in the
legend of song and dance which COM
monty obscured him.
Evening star., 1942-11-06
Comic Mobilization

The Office of War Information has
turned it's attention to a source of
morale hitherto neglected-the comic
strips, to "see to what extent they
are getting the American people into
the proper frame of mind" accord
ing to Dr. Edward Barnhart. No in
tention exists of censoring these fea-
lures, but suggestions may be Of
fered for their improvement.
Not that some of the better known
characters themselves need any i'm
provement. Their work is remark
able. In fact, it Is too remarkable; !;
it gives false ideas of the enemy's
real power. In some instances, a
lone patriotic comic strip character,
faced by a thousand Japs, consisting
mostly OF front teeth and spectacles,
thinks nothing of the odds. He mops
the whole lot up, before breakfast,
then yawns and looks for more. This
hero requires toning down; he is too
good to be true. The number of the
enemy that he can consume in a
week ought to be rationed; If it is not,
the hero may run out of opposition
long before the war Is over, unless
the artist creates an inexhaustible
reservoir of enemy manpower-not
so good for morale. Two or three
Japs or Nazis day, with an oc-
casional Italian thrown in for comic
relief, ought to be about right.
Evening star., 1942-11-06
THIS AND THAT
By Charles z. TrdcetceH.

that they may put on fat to face tho cold.
It is going to be . most unfortunate
thing If our war plans do not provide for
household animals.
The place Of dogs and cats in the
household scheme Is too old to need af-
firmation.
What may be necessary Is stressing.
at this time, the plain fact that both dogs
and cats are carnivorous animals.
They need meat or fish.
Vegetables can play only an assisting
role. The need for meat in the dog and
cat economy is one which must be met,
II we are to uphold our often stated
affection for mans best friend" and
for our cat friends, too.
Dogs and cats play different roles.
Dogs guard the home and children.
Cats catch mice and 50 help agricul-
ture.
1t is easy enough in the city to sneer
at the role of cats, but you never saw q
farm without plenty of them around.
II thought can be given in advance to
every minute phase Of every feature OF
civilian life, certainly some planning may
be given to the necessities Of dogs and
cats.
Whatever physical contribution they
make, 1t is but q part of their effort.
Their main contribution is the one we
help them make with our own minds by
liking them.
Here is an ancient partnership which
we cannot permit to dissolve. without at
the same time losing something out OF
our own minds and hearts.
At times Hitlerlsm seems to have con-
uuered American minds to far greater
extent than the average person realizes
If, to resist Hitler. We adopt too many
of his ways of life we are in great danger
of losing our immortal souls
II we should lose our Americn souls.
the conquest of the rest of us would be
easy.
Watch and help the animals the birds,
even the spiders, and find solace from
the many pressing cares of the day.
In the right rood, other things are
easy, or at least easier.
ONLY a glance out the window at the
problems of a spider may serve to give
the entire day new mental energy.
Men and women in all degrees OF life
over the centuries have managed to find
help in this way.
The peculiar children of nature have
their own ways of helping us, her most
peculiar children, If we will give them IN
our own minds the dignity which has
always been theirs in nature.
The sacred American Declaration OF
independence, the Constitution and the
Bill of Rights, are founded deep in the
heart of nature. else they never could
| have come into being. They bespeak the
dignity of man. which is something
! worth fighting for.
Evening star., 1942-11-06
Montgomery Charter


Exercising a basic privilege of de-
mocracy-to determine the form of
government under which they shall
live-citizens of Montgomery County
have voted in favor of establishment
of County Charter Board. Their
action sets a precedent in Maryland,
for no other county in the State has
availed itself of the charter privilege
provided by the Constitution. Only
once before has the issue gone to
vote. That was in Baltimore County
many years ago. The proposal was
defeated there.
Maryland's largest city, however,
operates under what is described as
modified form of charter The ex-
periences of Baltimore, therefore,
undoubtedly will be studied carefully
by the newly elected Charter Board.
Another guide for the board will be
the report by the Brookings 1nstitu-
ton on Montgomery County's gov
eminent. This report, made last
year, suggested a charter form of
government for Montgomery and led
to the civic fight eliminating in vic
tory for friends of the movement
yesterday.
The victory is an indication that
Montgomery citizens are progressive
enough to want to improve their sys-
tenn of government to keep pace with
the county's growth. The result of
the election also is political defeat
for the county administration, which
fought the charter movement with
all the force at its command, but it
would be a mistake to consider the
result as a reflection on any indi-
vidual Montgomery without doubt
has had one of the best administra-
tions Of any county in Maryland.
Friends of the charter movement
would have won much easier if there
had been any corruption or obvious
shortcoming in the county govern
ment 7.ao-
The basic change expected in the
operation of the county under char
ter would be the creation of county
council to supplant the county COM
missioners. This council would give
the county 'home rule" in that it
would perform many legislative
functions now exercised by the Cen
eral Assembly at Annapolis, just as
the Baltimore City Council does.
The charter victory is victory for
Montgomery's civic groups and
publicspirited citizens who are will
ing to fight for the best possible type
OF government in their home COM
munity. The task confronting the
publicspirited citizens who comprise
the unpaid Charter Board is tre-
mendous. For months they will have
to devote their spare time to holding
hearings preparatory to drawing up
a proposed county charter. They
deserve the utmost support from the
public and county officials in this
difficult task The final showdown on
the issue will come in 1914, when the
charter they draw goes before the
| voters in another referendlno