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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-12-24
French Move Ahead /;
Russians Cross Don;
JaDs Cru1nble In Buna
Anniversary Of Fall Of Wake
Finds American Fighting
On Offensives

AS Christmas approaches, great
er war activities than the world
has ever known are now beng
carried on. The Russians Sweep
ing across the lower Don report
the capture of dozens of village
and raised their seven-day total
of Nazis to $4,000 killed and
captured.
In spite of the torrential rains,
the Allies continue their march
forward in Africa and the Amerl-
can and Australian forces are
closing in on the Japs in the Blu
ma sector of New Guinea.
The midday communicate from
Gen. Douglas MacArthur's main
headquarters announced that al
lied heavy bombers had destroy
ed a medium-sized japanese car
90 vessel off New Britain island,
CONTINUED On Page Four)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-12-24

Many Ashe county people will
receive bonds and stamps of good
wishes this year, according to re-
ports from the postoffices, the
Northwestern Bank and other
places selling war bonds and
stamps.
Unofficial estimates place the
total sales at a higher level than
it has been in several months.
Many entire families are giving
bonds for their gifts. Mrs. Eliza
beth D. Hensley, acting postmas-
ter of West Jefferson, said yester-
day that one man came in and
bought five bonds, one for each
of his children. 'This is typical
example" she declared.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-12-24
w. T. Little Was
Buried Friday
Prominent Farmer OF Mouth
Of Wilson Died Of Par
alysis Stroke

Funeral services were held last
Friday for Thomas Little, promi-
nent farmer of Mouth of Wilson,
who died of a stroke of paralysis
at his home December 18th. Burr
al followed in the family ceme-
terry, with Rev. Carl Sturgill in
charge.
Surviving are the following
children: Mrs. Bessie Byrd, Gras-
sy Creek; Fred Little, Hemphill,
w. Va; w. B. Little, WEIGH, w.
Va; Mrs. J. H. Scott, Hemphill,
w. Va; w. T. Little, Jr., Crump-
Ter; Mrs. Wayne Arnold, Grassy
Creek; Mrs. Ed Cregor, Balti-
more, Md; Edward Little, Renick,
w. Va; and S. A. Little, Mouth
of Wilson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-12-24
Needy Are To
Be Remembered
Woman's Club Sponsoring
Gifts For Tubercular Fam
lilies Of Ashe County

Various religious and civic
groups in the county are this
year remembering the less-for-
tunate with gifts of clothing, toys
and Christmas foods, in order to
bring into some homes more
cheer than would otherwise be
possible.
Each group has selected a de-
serving family for a basket. and
will deliver it in time for Christ
mas. The American Legion Aux
iliary, a group of Is, will each Sc
lect a family in their immediate
neighborhood for gift, and
Continued On Page Four)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-12-24
ELLIS BOUND OVER
IN RUTHERFORD CASE

In hearing before H. C. Tuck
er, on Saturday, Tom Ellis, who
was held in, the connection with
the death of Walter Rutherford,
was bound over to court. His
bond was set at $500. This had
not been made early this week.
Bob Baker, held in the same
case, was charged with drunken
driving at the hearing.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-12-24
Few Youths Are
Registered Here
Group Of Seventy-TwO Men
To Leave For Camp
Early In January

Up to Monday afternoon, an
proximately rs boys of the 18
age group had registered under
selective service in the local Of
flee. Sam Davis, clerk, said here
this week.
The quot of men to leave early
in January is u, the names to
be o~nounced in the issue of
D cember 81 of the Skyland Post.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-12-24

B. L. Hafer recently attended
a civilian defense school conduct
ed in Charlotte under the direc-
ton of the U. S. Army for bomb
detection, and is now a qualified
detection. agent.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-12-24

Albert Martin left today for
Columbus, Ohio, for a visit with
relatives through the holidays.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
GIN Plant Noise
CityProbe
Time. stan Correspondent

SAGINAW. Dec % 49, Protests
against the noise and jar caused
by the new GIN aluminium forge
plant had started an investigation
by city officials today.
Although General Motors Of
fcials appeared at council meeting
to answer questions on the prob
lem. they were sent away before
the meeting started.
One neighbor who protested the
noise Of the rs hammers running
as high as $4,000 pounds also ap-
peared az yesterdays meeting.
Mayor William j. Brydes was in
clined 10 blame the government
for building the plant although
General Motors is operating il.
Asked if the aggrieved should ap-
peal for relief Ito Washington. 10
General Motors or To the city
officials" Bridges said:
II would ask General Motors
10 buy my house so I could live
elsewhere"
Hi said tho corporation had
purchased many homes under SIM
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
What's in a Name?

Federal Judge Arthur J. Tuttle
recently handed down a decision
which is of the utmost impor-
lance to every businessman.
He enjoined a local manufac-
turer of breaches and Cages from
using the name of a well-known
manufacturer of hydraulic
equipment
The defendant. Albin Fallon.
operating under the name Of
VickerS Breach and Gage Com
pany was held not 10 infringe
OF the trademark OF the plain
tiff. Vickers. Incorporated. but
the use of the name NickcrS was
held 10 he unfair competition. -
and tho defendant was restrained
from using it.
NickcrS, Inc. and IFS prcdcCes-
sor Vickers Mfg, was founded
by Harry Vickers, prcsent-pyesl-
dent OF the company, while no
one by the name Of Vickers is
connected with the breach and
gage company.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22

J. II. Locher Jr.. son OF Il
company's employment chieI
received his l0-year award. like
his father before him. He is a
former salesman. absorbed into
the companys war work. and
now is foreman OF the Packard
Aircraft engine special assign
mentS.
Hazel Jones. a clerk in the
pay department. enlisted IN
the WAVES as her 10 years
ended, She expects 10 be IN.
Quoted shortly.
c. J. Tibbits is field service
supervisor. one of the company
men who have followed the
Packard-bmlt plane engines 10
the war fronts. His watch IS
being held for his return,
Two OF those getting the 10
year awards arc fathers Of army
mon. Stanley Waslk. foreman IN
The forge division, has a Son IN
Australia Warren KlStler, ma
chino operator, has ono IN
Alaska. two In training camps IN
this country.
During tho . years il has
been making the l0-year awards,
Packard has given out S,O73.
The first year, l3S were pre-
scntcd. Twenty Of the original
13S arc still on Packard $ pay
roll
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Complete Conversion

Eastern Aircraft division 81
General Motors is tho first unit
in the automotivc industry TO
convert 10 complete airplanc
production. il was revealed
today by l.. c. Goad. general
manager OF the division. Five
plants. a year ago manufacture
ing automotivc parts or assem-
bling autos. arc now in produc-
ton on fighter planes al
torpedo bombcrS TOR rho Uni
States Navy.
The Eastern Aircraft CONVEX
sion was described as ono Of The
most difficult undertaken by he
industry. Five GIN plants were
rctoOlcd and are now manufac.
turing their own parts for as
scmhhnC into two complete
planes designed by Grammar.
Two Of tho converted plants
were formerly Fisher Body fac
tories. One was an assembly
plant. another a Delco-Rcny
battery plant and tho fifth
manufactured auto hardware.
The peacetime employment in
the five plants has already been
doubled and Is still increasing.
II is expected taht 70 per cent
OF the personnel will be women.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
8 Miss Death
As Bridge Falls

STURGIS, Dec. % (INS).-
Eight persons narrowly escaped
drowning when the Leland Bridge
over st. Joseph River, two miles
northeast of Colon, crumbled and
sank as their car was almost
across.
The car was partially submerged
but its occupants, George Merica.
his wife and four children and
two ncighbor children, were able
TO crawl out Jimmy Merica. 13.
CraWlcd THE -iee-eovcrcd
framework, which was few
inches above the water. TO the
other side of the river TO warn
approaching motorists. The 1872
foot bridge is 70 years old.
ST UR CTS, Dec. %. - Frank
Kirkpatrick. S. skilled machinist
who gained fame IN 1903 when nc
built himself an automobile. died
here last night. lie will be buried
tomorrow.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Heath Tests Planned
For Fitness TraininQ

SAGINAW. Dec. 22-Thorough
physical examinations will be
given all boys taking tho new fit
ness training in public high
schools, officials said today
Roy j. McMurray, physical cdu-
cetion supervisor, said that the
examinations would begin after
the Christmas vacation.
The commando-like hardening
courses already have been started
in Saginaw High and Arthur Hill.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Pontiac Theaiers

OAKLAND Panama II attic"
STRAND The Nevy Comes Through .
STATE Private Buckaroo" and Gal
.Art Lady "
EAGt F. Amounting We VIII CO" and
Pix shot "
OkPHEtM FootDEht ssrenads" and
BrrukiFu Orchid Do
HURON 20 y pu'han Fsq" and
Target fnr Toni rh' 80
NkNNTpN Vanishing VirFinisn" and
-rr ship
kifGo Kennel Murder Case and
Gambling LAd,."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Christmas Carols

For the ninth straight year.
employees OF the Manufacturer
National Bank OF Detroit will
sing Christmas carols in the
main floor of the bank, Thurs
day at noon.
The custom, initiated the first
year the bank opened was then
an innovation in the banking
industry, but is now widely fol-
lowed throughout the nation
EdSel Ford, president of the
Ford Motor Company and a
director Of the bank. has been in
attendance each year and an
overflow crowd is always on
hand.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
On the
Business
Front
BY WARD SCHULTZ
Financial Editor

Confirmation of this writer's
exclusive announcement last
week that William b. Stout.
famous Detroit inventor and en-
gineer. was going 10 work for
Tom Gird!er's Consolidated Air
craft Company, recalls a story
which pretty well illustrates the
type of fellow Bill Stout is.
Stout and his engineers had
worked for many months de-
veloping a new type plane with
a welded steel wing.
The plane was stored in a
private hangar near YpSilanti
and had undergone all private
tests-it was ready for the
army.
The day before the army was
TO test fly the plane, a mechanic
with a blow-torch walked too
close to the freshly-doped fabric
wing on another plane stored in
the hangar. The entire building
went up in flames-and with it.
Stout's new plane.
His heart-broken engineers
told Stout the bad news.
He looked at them for a
moment and then his mouth
crinklpd at tho corners and hiS
eyes started to twinkle.
That's alright boys" he said.
Don't feel bad! 1t Just means
that well build another one and
It'll he 10 times as good"
And it's an odds-on bet that
II will be just that.
Which is just another reason
why his host Of friends here
were overjoyed 10 learn that
he'll continue TO work here in
Detroit
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
I'D O'(lOck CurfeW Set
Sen Children Under lib

81 would recommend that
David Louis, police judge, he APP
pointed assistant traffic admins
traitor of the traffic bureau. His
duties as assistant traffic admin
istrator are that the only traffic
tickets that he handles are those
that are set as court cases I'm his
traffic court
The recon- m q n d a I on wa,
adopted by the commissioners will
no one mentioning the fact tha'
Louis already is handling such
traffic tickets on his 81 500 police
justice salary.
BAY Citians in the armed Serv-
ice need not worry about losing
their right 10 vote. City commits
Sioner> last night instructed city
clerk not TO remove from the
registered voters list any per-
son known 10 he serving in the
armed services although he l.
supposed tO remove any one not
having voted for two years.
Were just saving ourselves
trouble as the state legislature
Is going 10 take similar action
soon after converting January
l." said City Attorney William
}. Williams.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Steps From Bus,
Killed by Auto

PONTIAC, Dee. %. - Martin
Sabuik, 81, of $3.50 Atkins road
Avon Township, was killed last
night when he walked around a
bus, from winch he had stepped
in front of an automobile at Nine
teen-Mile and Rochester roads.
Charles r. Schooley. 19. of 1850
Royal avenue, Berkley. driver OF
the car, was eXonerated by wit
ncSSoS. Sabulik was rushed to
st. Joseph Mercy Hospital, where
nc cidd before he could be idonti-
fed
slippery roads caused ny rain
and sleet which fell shortly be-
fore dawn. and promised 10
continue falling TODAY. gave
Oakland County its first ice pack
of the winter.
Traffic was slowed I'm many
sections, particularly on up
grades, until sand trucks could
relieve jams.
The mercury climbed during
the nigth 10 high in the
twenties a. the cold rain and
slcet came,
Trial Of Clarence NJ Stevens,
AZ, Of Detroit, on negligent
homicide charge, will not be fin
iShed until. January because of
the illness Of his attorney. The
case, started last Friday, was ia
have been resumed yesterday
Stevens car is alleged to have
killed a woman in Royal Oak last
spring. a Jury disagreed in a
previous trial.
Condition OF three women
burned seriously late Saturday
in blast Mt the McAleer manu-
featuring plant in Rochester,
where fuareS are made, was re-
ported unchanged to-day in Cen
eral Hospital. They are Mrs.
Glenwood Fisher. so; Mrs. Russell
Thorn. 81, and Miss Virginia
Mcleod. 90. The army is In
NeStlgatlng the explosion.
a. J. Diebcl. Oakland County
ratloning chairman. today re-
peated his declaration that mo
one in this county is going 10 be
cold and i'll because OF the lack
Of fuel oil
Diebcl announced he had in
StruCted supplicrS 10 FIJI tho tanks
Of their customers and get the
coupons later The coupons. he
said, arc being issued as rapidly
as the limited force Of volunteers
and paid employees can get them
into the mails. There are still
many families which have not vet
received their oil rauoning slips.
however.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Keep Traffic Moving
Lonsne's Civilian Defense Mounted Police Unit
PatroIing Downtown Streets

thOroughfares directing traffic in
cooperation with the regular po-
lice.
The Lansing mounted unit, said
TO be one of the few in the coun-
try, has the distinction of being
the second in the city'S knowledge
to be used in police work. A
mounted group was organized sew
oral years ago 10 escort Calvin
Coolidge then vice president. when
nc visited the city.
Chief John r. O'Brien said the
civilian police unit will continue
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Arraign Holdup Suspects

SAGINAW, Dec. 22.-Two sus-
poets arrested in the $50 robbery
Of a local loan shop waived Justice
court examination and arc held 10
circuit court today. The two. Jan
Ger Minor 81, and James Tyson.
.. both Of 1887 North Fifth ave-
nuc. were committed 10 county
jail when unable 10 furnish $1,000
bonds
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Christmas Eve Mass
For Soldiers, Kin Set
Times stan Correspondent

FORT CUSTER, Dec. %. 49, A
Christmas Eve mass for
soldiers and their families will be
held IN the Michigan avenue USO
Club, Battle Creek, with FIR. John
a. Bush of 81. Phillips, officiating.
The mass will follow the regular
Christmas Eve celebration for all
soldiers and friends. Married sol
dlerS living of the post will be
allowed 10 stay with their families
until Saturday morning.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
oakland County
Sends 80 TO Army


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Gerald r. Lewis Bfrkift
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John Bel Rnys Osk
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Allan 4 Hannah. Er,ai OAK
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sail J Chester RerkieN
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fsres a.. Don ME- R0yal OAK
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FIfrr ~ Regain r-Nf Tolffeerfr
Ft ~ cox Fr-rra't
W rer Voter frr-raIr
~. H. u ~ FeF YFerrta.f
E0bsu Eess Huntington "a woods
Lsrr1 n HUI Ferndais
naniei Y pprrfkes, Pheasant rfcgf
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Bay City Theafers

Ray" Eyes N the Night A"
RECENT -''Yank al EtOn."
CENTER - MY Favoriie Spy" and
sight Before the Divorce
NEST MN-"Tshe- a BETTER, Daring and
Danger in the Pacific"
WASHINGTON-'S Sin Town" and Gam
bling Lady
LAFAYETTE ~ Yank in 'Lihys' and
Hello Annapolis "
TTVOLI Dangerously They Live 80
ROXY Scorched Earth and Rise and
shine
WOODSIDF The Male Animal
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Strictly Personal

1t. Col. Frank a. Mickle, on
leave from the University ri
Michigan where he is an assoei-
ate professor Of mechanical en-
gineering. has been named chief
Of tho simplification section in
the development branch of the
Tank hutomotivc Center. Colo
mel Micltle has been design con-
sul'ant for several industrial
firms.
x. d. Smith. manager Of the
Washington office Of tho 3. F.
Goodrich Company. has been
transferred 10 tho Detroit head
quarters. He will he concerned
with military tire equipment
mainly.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
WAACleSs
Custer Still Puzzled as to
Their Whereabouts
Time. staff Cnrre.nnndent

FORT CUSTER, Dec. PIN
addition to the dearth of Christ
mas gifts for soldiers, it now APP
pears that Fort Custer is also
going-to have a WAACless Christ
mas. Several dates have been set
for their arrival, but all have
passed and headquarters claims no
knowledge of their whereabouts.
Meanwhile. their new buildings
arc being kept in readiness for
their arrival. The only WAC now
on the post is Third Officer Anna
llyland who came here several
weeks ago 10 make preparations
for the companys arrival.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Flint Theafers

CAPITOL Panama Hattie"
pAI.ACF-"Tish
REGENT Cay Sisters" and Just
or Proadpav.F
GARDEN Secret Fnerfss
STATE Cow o1 Screrade. and Some
Like II Hot "
STRAND Secrets - Cold and
Little Toxic T. s a"
DELLA roxy Take Letter. rar-
ling " and Youth an Parade
RiALTO-" Invisible Agent" and Tim
her 20
MICHIGAN Mrs Niniver
NORTOWN Lady IN jam and
"Nazi Agent -
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Free Thief.
Cuts Down 8-Foot Spruce
and Carts II Away
Times Stan Correspondent

LANSING, Dec. 22.-Proof of a
Christmas tree shortage was re-
vcalcd here today when Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Hargraves, 745 Tou-
raine avenue. East Lansing. re-
ported that a thief had cut down
and carried away an eight-foot
spruce tree from their yard.
Why any one would want such
a large tree puzzles the Hargraves,
and state police readily admitted
that IL was like trying 10 find a
u ec1le IN a hayStack' as they
started their investigation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Time. staff Correspondent,

\ LANSING. Dec. 22.--Lansihg
motorists today were literally get
ting the horse laugh, as ID civilian
defense mounted police took up
their duties Of patrolling the down
town section where they were
kcopinc heavy pre-holiday traffic
on the move.
Sportngs white helmets and
civilian defense arm bands. they
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22

joined his father as l0-year
man. A woman employe wound
up her decade with the company
by joining the WAVES. Another
cmplayc was not present TO re-
ceive his watch. He is in Afrca
as field service man for The
company. watching the PERFORM
ance of the Rolls Merlin engine
In action.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Quits A. & P. 10 Be
Merchandise Broker

William G. Warnock, for n
last five years in charge off
chases for the Detroit and "
branches of the A. e. p. food
stores, has resigned. effective De-
ccnber 81, and will open new
Offices at 663 Splitter avenue, To-
ledo. as an independent mcrchan-
disc broker He has been with
A. e. p. for nearly Is years.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Foreion Exchange
Detroit Poultry

Market nrn1
Due 20 the uncertainty ~ the new OPA
price regulations there will he no quotations
on poultry today
Last prices quoted were Fridays. rs
follows: Hens. 23c; leghorn hens. 3 lbs,
and up. Use; cocks. d5c; rock spriueers,
27c; rock hroilers, up 10 ~ lbs, 2gcj
leghorn springers. zoe. hen turkeys. BIC,
tom turkeys. rs lbs. up, 32c. ducks, white.
5 lbs. up. 22e: geese, zoe.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Gaming Devices Cost $500

FLINT. Dec. %. - How d
tCheN Hastings. 50. of 215 East
Twelfth street. today paid a $500
fine rather than spend nine
months in the county Jail for pos
session Of gambling equipment.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Auto
Graphs
Isl Packard Employs!
Get Awards for
10 Years Service
BY SILER FREEMAN

One hundred and fifty-ons
Packard employees were today
proudly displaying gold watches
or silverwsre as tangible cti-
dence of having completed 10
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-22
Prosecutor Names Aid

MT. CLEMENS. Dec. %. =
Prosecutor-elect Wilbur F. Held
said today that Earle NJ. French.
Mt. Clemens attorney and former
prosecutor, would serve as chief
assistant prosecutor when he takes
office January l. Frederick Van
F1eterBn, 81. Clair Shores attor-
ney, Was named as Held's other as