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Evening star., 1943-06-18

His last appearance at the Water
Gate was in August, 1896, but he has
been guest soloist at the Russian
Embassy and the Library OF Congress
on special occasions.
Mr.. Sanroma pashfully admits he
can play the piano with his feet,
hurriedly adding he hoped he would
not be called on for a demonstration.
He explained that one Of his daugh-
tiers gave him the inspiration.
Il used to place her on the key
board when she was quite tiny, and
moved her so that her feet would
play. For her amusement, I decided
to play the piano with my feet. 1t
was fun, but as far as concerts are
concerned, my hands are good
enough for me-"
Evening star., 1943-06-18

WEIGH. James Hall and Ella Jean
Simmons.
Mrs. Elizabeth Goodman, head of
the Visiting Instructor Corps, and
Miss Ida M. Lind. director of ele-
mentary instruction, will talk at
the radio graduation, and Henry
w. Draper, supervising principal,
will announce the awards.
Mildred Camel of the 10th grade,
William Davidson of the eighth
grade and Leslie Bonde of the first
grade. all of whom can 60 out for
limited trips are going to tell how
1t feels to have the teacher come
to visit them instead of trudging
to school every day. Joan Bassett
Of the fifth grade will read an
original victory poem.
Evening star., 1943-06-18
Derai|ed Railroad Engine
Halls Traffic 10 Richmond

BY the Associated Press.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va, June
ia freight locomotive was de-
rallied yesterday at Guinea, near
here. blocking railroad trafIic be-
tween Richmond and Washington
for four hours.
Railway officials said the light en-
CINE, which was travelling without
cars, was put back on the track by
wrecker crane and traf1ic was re-
sumed.
Evening star., 1943-06-18
Grocer Faces July 7 Trial
In Posing as Officer

Benjamin Shenker, grocery man
ager accused by the FBI of posing
as an Army officer. pleaded not
guilty in Municipal Court today to
charges of illegally wearing an off,
GERS uniform and unlawfully wear
ing of medals.
Trial was set for July by Judge
George D. Nelson. Bond was set
at 81, 500.
Evening star., 1943-06-18

HI, NOTCH A1rlCa, fTe' d. a. ChApmzh'
reports your husband, Pfc. Donald
A. Chapman. missing 10 action since
seven May. If further details or
other information OF his status are
received you will be promptly noti-
fed"
Then Friday night. June II. came
knock on the door. 1t was a
cablegram.
"Fondest love. darling 1t read.
Keep smiling. You are more than
ever in my thoughts at this time
Donald"
Meanwhile, the War Department
put out its casualty list with the
Evening star., 1943-06-18

his love and said
he was all right.
But-on Sun
day night, June
6, Mrs. Chap
man came home
from G. h ur c h
a n d fou n d a
telegram from
t he w ar De-
partment, in a
blue envelope.
Il regret to
! n I o r m you,'
read the wire,
that " the COM
manding gener-
al North Africo
Evening star., 1943-06-18
German Club Searched

Special detectives recently search
ed the German Club quarters in
Santiago, Chile, on suspicion that it
was connected with the German
National Socialist Society and seized
documents and a radio transmitter.
Evening star., 1943-06-18
BY HAROLD b. ROGERS.

The wife OF Pfc. Donald A. Chap
man, machine gunner in North
Africa. was worried by too many
conflicting messages.
1t began with V-mail letter Pfc.
Chapman wrote May Is. He sent
Evening star., 1943-06-18


ca
Evening star., 1943-06-18
Seek Better Furmino

In the hope of bettering agricul-
tural conditions in Ecuador, an agri-
cultural mission under the auspices
of the American Union will
visit the country to make a survey.
Evening star., 1943-06-18

LORD HALIFAX PRESENTS AWARDS-The British Ambassa-
dor guest of the Junior Board luncheon
terday shown presenting certificate commentator to
Scott center) chosen vMa of the Week"
Board and War bond to Howard Mrface captain
of the Western High School Cadet Corps which won this
years competitive drill Star STAFF Photo
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21

The Treasury Department estl-
mates that the Victory tax will raise
approximately $4,000, 100000. Every
person receiving more than $l2 per
week must pay the Victory tax upon
that part of his income over and
above the $12. For example, a mar
ried man with salary of $50 per
week, with two dependents, would
make only a net payment Of $1.O6
per week after allowance for post
: war credit.
The Government has made every
effort to make the impact Of the
new tax as light as possible. The
law, in effect, provides that in the
case of married persons whose sole
income is from wages or salary, 40
percent of the Victory tax paid Cup
to a maximum of 1,0OO plus 2 per-
cent for each dependent Cup to a
maximum of $1,000 may be used as
a credit against whatever Federal
income taxes the Individual may owe
at the end Of the year-provided he
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
Mrs. Segraves Is
Honored Tuesday
Graybeals Entertain Method
list Stewards, Wives, And
Husbands At Dinner

On Tuesday evening at their
regular meeting, the members of
the Board of Stewards of the
jefferson Methodist church were
entertained at dinner by Mr.. and
Mrs. Bernard GRAPHICAL and Mr..
and Mrs. Amos GRAPHICAL. Spec
ial guests were the wives and
husbands of the board members.
AS the dessert course was serV-
ed, a beautifully decorated birth
day cake was brought into the
dining room and the group stood
to sing Happy Birthday" to Mrs.
J. L. Segraves. Gifts were pre-
sented to Mrs. Segraves, and Mr..
Sharpe Shoemaker, chairman Of
the board, expressed the appre-
citation of the group for her many
years of service as a member of
the board and treasurer of the
church.
Following this fine fellowship,
Mr. Shoemaker called the board
to order in its regular business
session.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
Chestnut Hill News

Miss Grace Ashley and Mrs
Maude FISHERMAN, of Bel Air
Md, are visiting their parents
Rev. and Mrs. A. c. Ashley.
Mr.. R. N. and Mont Sturgill, Of
Forest Hill. Md. have beer
spending a few days here visiting
relatives.
Mr.. Everett Moore left Monday
for Baltimore, Md. where he is
employed at the Glenn L. Mar
tin company. Mrs. Moore and
children remained here for an eX-
tended visit with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. w. w. Brown.
Rev. Worth Sweet filled his
regular appointment at the c. H
Methodist church, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blevins
of Peden, visited Mrs. Mary
Vaught and Mr.. and Mrs. R. c.
Vaught, Sunday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
Warrensville I'll. ID.
Club Makes Plans

The Warrensville Home Dem
onstration Club met at the home
of Mrs. w. o. Ashley last week,
with the president, Mrs. G. C.
Howell, in charge.
Following the devotionals, a
short business session was held
and the meeting was turned over
to Mrs. Gorda Boney, home
agent.
Mrs .Boney pointed out how
women on the home front could
help in the war effort by pro-
duction of foods, buying of bonds
and stamps, sound business man
agement, helping in the labor
situation, production of more
poultry and eggs.
Mrs. Roy Campbell demonstra-
ted a very becoming and smart
dress, which she had remodelled
from an old one.
Mrs. w. w. Elliott was also
knitting a sweater for the Red
Cross. The club plans to do knit
ting and sewing for the Red
Cross. Every loyal citizen must
toll, serve and sacrifice through
the period of danger and oppor-
tunity that is before us. At a
time like this, it is vital that one
maintain poise and mental calm
ness while striving to make the
home safe, secure and happy.
And | feel that every H. D. club
member is trying to do her best"
Mrs. Howell said.
Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess. The next
meeting will be at Mrs. w. O..
Ashley's, Feb. 10. Members are
invited to bring their husands.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
1t Takes Both, War Bonds and Taxes, to
Win Victory Tax Special Direct Levy
Asked to Help Meet Heavy War Costs

were roughly 2.5 billion dollars,
leaving 1875 billion dollars of dis
possible income. During 1913 total
income payments are expected to
rise to 125 billion dollars and total
personal taxes under existing reve-
nue. legislation will be Is billion dol
lars-leaving ITO billion dollars of
income at our disposal as against
only 1875 billion dollars in 1910.
In 1943 Mr.. Average American will
still be carrying much lighter tax
load than his Canadian or English
brothers-in-arms. In Great Britain
total national and local taxes paid
by individuals at present amount to
81 percent of the national income.
In Canada, total individual taxes
amount to Is percent of the national
income. In the United States, total
personal taxes, Federal, state and
local, will amount in 1913 to Is per-
cent of national income. Our Eng
lish allies invest an additional 10
percent of national income in War
savings. Our Canadian allies invest
an additional II percent of national
income in War savings. We Ameri-
cans, to match the record of our Ca
madam neighbors, would have to in
vest this year 20 percent Of our ma
tional income in War savings. To
match the English record we would
have to invest q percent Of national
income in War savings.
U. S. Treasury Department
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
Jefferson Group
Met This Week
Mrs. HI. ID. Jessup Hostess.
Mrs. Ira T. Johnston Is
New President

The Woman's Society of Chris
tan Service of the Jefferson
Methodist Church held its Janu-
airy meeting at the parsonage
with Mrs. H. D. Jessup, the pas
tors wife, as hostess.
Rev. H. D. Jessup, the pastor,
was in charge of the program.
Using the regular service of the
Society, he installed the follow
ing officers:
Mrs. Ira T. Johnston, president;
Mrs. R. R. Badger, vice-presldent
was absent; Mrs. H. D. Jessup,
secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Ron
Davis, corresponding secretary;
Mrs. V. V. Mcconnell, chairman,
social relations and local church
activities; Mrs. Flora Johnson,
chairman, missionary education
and bible study; Mrs. L. P. COL
ward, spiritual life leader.
After the officers were install
ed. the new president took charge
and several business matters were
brought before the Society.
The society took the living
room, the hall and the bath room
of the parsonage as their part OF
the interior refinishing to be done
this spring.
Twelve members and two vlsl-
tors, Mrs. Roy Freeman and Mrs.
Bryce Gambill, were present.
At the close Of the session the
hostess served delicious coffee,
cup cakes, and candy and social
hour was enjoyed by all.
The next meeting will be held
with Mrs. c. H. Smithey at her
home, on February II.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
Ekland All Club
Discusses Plans

At their January meeting held
in the school building, the Elk
land All Club members looked
ahead at some of the problems
which they must face in l943.
After the meeting was called
to order the devotional was led
by Irene Krider and Mr.. East
ridge. The president, Iris Ellis,
explained how the All Club
members are faced with prob
lens which they have never fac
ed before
With many of our men and old
er boys in the armed forces and
other people of the community
engaged in important war work,
the president explained how All
Club members would have to Go
more work and take more re-
sponsibility than ever before.
There are many ways IN which
All Club members can help. The
following six topis were empha-
sized at this meeting by different
members of the Club:
Production Of Food. Charles
Miller; Conservation of Food,
Betty Nell Mikeal; Conservation
of Material and Equipment,
James Graham; Purchasing War
Stamps, Venita Howell; Keeping
Personal Records. Mary Gather
inc Worley; Participation in
Special Wartime Activities in the
Neighborhood, Beulah Winebarg-
er.
Following these discussions, the
Home Demonstration Agent, Mrs.
Boney, and the Assistant Farm
Agent, Mr.. Payne, gave interest
ing talks.
The meeting closed with the
salutation of the Flag, the repeti-
ton of the club pledge, and a fl
nal prayer by Mr.. Eastridge.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
WOn1an's Club
Elects Officers

Officers for the coming year
were chosen at the meeting of
the Woman's Club, held in the
library, on Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary C. Hafer was again
chosen president and Mrs. Dean
Mcmillan was again chosen to fill
the position as vice-president
Mrs. Jim Story was elected Sec
rotary and treasurer.
Mrs. Mary Sue White and Miss
Ruth Tugman, the speakers for
the afternoon, gave interesting
reports on various phases of well
fare work.
The club made a donation to
the Boy Scout Drive and to the
Infantile paralysis fund.
At the conclusion of the meet
ing, the president, served re-
freshments.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21

has purchased certain War Bonds,
or paid old debts or paid life inSur-
ance premiums equal to the amount
of this credit. In the case Of single
persons this credit will be Is percent
of the Victory tax paid Cup to a
maximum of $500. Should the Vic
tory tax credit exceed the individu-
ais Federal income tax, the unused
portion of the credit may be refund
able to the taxpayer.
Even with the Victory tax, the
1943 income tax, and all other taxes
paid by individuals, the average
American will have more money
with which to buy War Bonds than
he has ever had before. Here are
the statistics which explain that
statement:
In 1910 the total income payments
made to the American people
amounted to about rs billion dollars.
In that same year the total personal
taxes paid, Federal, State and local,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
Revival At Tuckerdale

Rev. D. M. Hart pastor Of the
Tuckerdale Baptist church is be-
ing assisted by Rev. w. T. Whit
tington in a revival now in pro-
gress there. The revival started
last week and will continue
through this week. Services are
held at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
The public is cordially invited to
attend.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
Crunpler News
Mrs. nj. E. Owen

WITS. W. 4. O"Cu
Mr.. Major Brown and family
are moving to Nathan's Creek on
Mrs. Mary McMillan's farm, this
week.
Mrs. Frank Mcmillan and son,
Lee, and Mrs. Muncy Gaultney
and two little daughters, were
Sunday evening guests of Mrs.
Lydia Perry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Parlier
and family were visiting home
folks, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kermit Jones
are visiting home folks this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Major Brown and
family and Mr.. T, N. Blevins
were visiting friends and rela-
tives, here, Sunday.
It is rather windy today. Hope
it doesn't blow our lights out.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21

Miss Irene Morphew, postmis-
tress of Jefferson, who has been
i'll for a few days, is now feeling
better, her many friends will be
glad to learn.
Mr.. Ira T. Johnston went to
Raleigh this week to attend a
meeting of the board of trustees
of the University of N. c.
Mrs. T. E. Parker was honored
at family dinner at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Parker. on
Sunday, the occasion being her
birthday.
Tom Duncan, Ralph Campbell
and Arthur Frazier attended an
OPA meeting in Winston last Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Blackburn
were in Winston on business last
Friday.
Mrs. Glenn Little, of Jefferson,
spent several days last week in
Marion, Virginia, where her IA
Their has been undergoing treat
ment in a hospital.
Mrs. E. E. Jones spent the
week end in Bristol, Va, with her
daughter, Miss Esther Jones.
Miss Winona Roland is spend
ing some time with her parents,
at Clifton.
Mr.. John Williams spent sever
al days here on business during
the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Morton visit
ed relatives in Independence, on
Sunday.
Miss Carrie Taylor spent the
past week end in Asheville. She
accompanied Miss E. Rachel Will
liams, former nurse, who became
ill and had to give up her work.
Miss Laura Ann Mcneil is
spending some time with her pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Mcneil,
at Jefferson.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Coward, of
North Wilkesboro, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Dean Mcmillan and Mr.. and
Mrs R. w. Coward, here, Sunday.
Mrs. Tam Mcmillan is now en-
ployed in the office of the Park
way bus company in North
Wilkesboro.
Mr.. J. A. Reeves, who has been
undergoing treatment for sinus in
a Richmond hospital, is now i'm
proved and is at home.
VIM Garvey, of the U. S. Navy,
is spending several days here and
in Sparta with his mother, Mrs.
Constance Garvey.
Mrs. A. B. Hurt has returned
from a visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Walter Bauguess, in Wash
ington, D. c. Enroute home Mrs.
Hurt stopped in Winston-Salem
and attended a meeting of the
Woman's Club there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas T. McLaurin
and Sara Henry went to Rock
ingham on Sunday. Mrs. Nc
Laurin and Sara Henry will re-
main for some time.
Mrs. Jewett Williams and small
son, of Radford, who have been
visiting relatives here, will leave
the latter part of the week for
Richmond, to visit relatives.
Little Laura Nan Eller, of Lam
sing, is able to return home from
the Ashe hospital, after spending
several days there. She was in
jured by being hit by bicycle.
Miss Virginia Eller spent Sun
day with relatives at Clifton.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Waddell
made a business trip to North
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
Personals

Wilkesboro, Saturday, and while
there, they visited Mr.. c. F.
Greer, who is a patient in Wilkes
hospital.
Mr.. Roger King, of Radford,
Va, spent the week end with
home folks at Bina and CreSton.
Rev. w. T. Wilmington and
Rev. M. D. Hart are conducting a
very successful revival at Tuck
erdale Baptist church.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
MISS MELBA GAMBILL
MAKING FINE RECORD

Professor B. H. Duncan has re-
Gently received letter from the
Columbia Commercial College
telling of the splendid work Miss
Melba Gambill, of West Jeffer-
son, is doing there.
The letter states that she has
made honor grades on all her
subjects during the first semester.
She is the daughter of Mrs. J. c.
Gambill and the late DR.. Gam
bill and is a graduate of the West
jefferson high school.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
Mrs. A. r. Vail Is
Hostess, Monday

Mrs. A. R. Vail was hostess to
the jefferson Presbyterian Aux
iliary at her home, Monday even
ing, with thirteen present.
Emissions" was the topic of the
program. Refreshments and a
social hour were enjoyed after
the program ended. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs.
J. G.. Brown.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
Classified Ads

Will sell so acre tract of land
located l mile from Lansing
high school. Large, young Or
chard, fairly good dwelling
house, new grainery, small barn
and tobacco base. Price $4,000.
Terms: Cash. If interested, see
or write Bernard Jones, Lansing,
N. G. 1-21-1tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

Announcement has been made
of the marriage of Mr. Walter F.
Goodman to Marion Violet Kerr,
at Elkton, Md, on Dec. Is, 1912.
The groom, who has been en-
ployed in Md. for the past two
years, is the son of w. R. Good
man of Ashe county. The bride
is from Philadelphia, Pa.
At present they are at home at
the groom's sister, Mrs. Claude
w. Haire, of Darlington, Md.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
RIVERVIEW All BOYS,
GIRLS HELD MEETING

The Riverview All club met
Jan. II when around IA new
members were added to the list.
The meeting was opened with a
song and devotionals by Fern
Dougherty.
Virginia Ruth Price led the
club in the pledge, and Mrs.
Boney led in prayer. Mrs. Boney
and Mr.. Payne discussed the
money made from poultry. Talks
were made by the various mem
bers on how to care for garden
tools, clothes and how to spend
money wisely.
y
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21
Prenatal Clinic
Tues, Afternoon

The Ashe County Health De-
partment will hold a prenatal
clinic at the hospital on Tuesday
afternoon, Jan. 26, at 200 o'clock.
All prospective mothers are
urged to attend in order to avail
themselves Of the services offered
by this clinic.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Approximatey 5O,OOO 900 Ameri-
workers began to make added contribution to the
War this month in the form of $50 Victory tax.
For many millions of Americans the Victory tax and the
1913 the first direct eves to be made by the
Government to meet the staggering War COSTS And 1t Will
take both taxes and War Bonds to provide the sup
plies materials win the War and the peace afterwards
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Claude w. Hare
of Darlington, Md, had as a guest
the last week Mr.. James Hartsog
of the u. S. Navy. His home is in
WinStOn-Salem.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-21

Do your part NOW - Buy War
Bonds and Stamps!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-01
Ohio's Governor Bricker
Bases Administration
on Honesty, Efficiency

OlA AAOllCSly, AAAAOACa2Ny
YJNIIE nation a. whole has become increasingly aware
wears MS The state Ohio for many years. that
Governor John w Brio6cr of the Buckeye State represents
American leadership Of type essential to successful democracy
Brc>cr national attention i'll interesting
and significant circumstances
Elected Governor of Ohio in 1898 he departed pat
tern depression politics familiar Ohio in most other states
by reducing the instead of increasing it
He dispensed with more than two thousand of the states
twenty employees having found their services
tial or reasonable use" to the state
He eliminated three million dollars the first sxnonth
budget
He gave Ohio an honest efficient bsncsslkc adj
minisaon and very much appreciated by the people of
Ohio and very much envcd by the people Of other less fortunate
Brickcr quickly learned that the appreciation
of the people matched by the appreciation of the politicians
especially the national politicians Of the New Deal.
The New Deal, will be well remembered
phasizng economy efficiency the national Government and
did relish example by the Brckcr administration
strange thing happened Ohio The Federal relief rolls
in Cleveland which numbered 1900 in November 1898 mystcri
ouy s1ank less than 10000 in few months and the
lief rolls just mysteriousy increased 100 per cent.
Whereupon. there great hue and by national New
Deal politicians about supposed relief crisis in Ohio, with the
pupod blame ascbed the economics and efficiences of the
Brcker administration
MR. RAYMOND MOIEY. writing in Ncwswcck Magazine later,
WI said the following about that situation and
Despite criticism he Governor Bcker stood his ground
Presently, the Federal Government rushed in with food
alotmentS OF
months before and still later the city of Cleveland raised the
money needed-raised the way
it had earlier declared it lacked the power to do
Nov of Brkers fierces critics allow privately
that they entirely rough him and express their
about it.
"Brcker could have become the national champion of fair
sound relief administration But he have felt that
just later becomes popular That's the
faith of straightforward He intelligent beyond
Governor kenly of social problems efficient
tacklng them"
What Governor Bricke had been up against in Clcveands
"cliSiS an at
DEAL Pj RGE and what he said about it this:
II do not propose be dubbed position of
silence the conduct of the affairs in the Ohio when
foundations of public morality political decency simple
honesty and fundamental human integrity being away
by the unbushng political immortality the
lations to human needs and relief"
And what the of had been up against was New