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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
Navy Recruiter
Coming Feb. Is

James E. Meacham, Specialist
First Class, from the U. S. Navy
Recruiting Station in Winston
Salem, will be in West Jefferson
on February Is at the Post Of
flee Building.
All people seeking information
concerning the Navy, and es-
pecially women between the ages
of 20 and 40 who are interested
in enlisting in the WAVES or
SPARS, and II year old men who
are interested in VS. program
which is Aviation Cadet training,
are urged to contact the recruit
ing party on this date between
the hours of 800 A. M. and 600
P. M.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
Further Gains Made
By Russians; Heavy
Fighting In Africa
Battle RoarS AS Americans
Defend Gains Made; Al
lies Blast JapS

Yesterday, the Russians, who
continue their triumphant march
took over Kharkov, the fourth
anchor city of the Germans
southern line and continued to
sweep on west of Rostov.
In their sweep west of Rostov
the Russians took Chaltyr, II
miles westward on the railroad
to 1aganrog, Kl1m, IL miles north
of Chaltyr, and the inhabited To-
cality of Nedvikovk.
Thirty miles northwest of Ros-
TOW, Soviet troops took Bolshe-
krepinskaya as they advanced
westward on a front of more than
Is miles north of the sea.
The Germans put up a stronger
fight in North Africa where the
Tunisian front blazed with heavy
fighting on a 50-mile front last
night as American forces heroic
ally defended six miles of ground
regained West of Faid after the
initial Nazi onslaught had cost
Continued on Page ~
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
Will Begin Mon.
Continue Through
Friday, Feb. 26
All Schools And Teachers 70
Cooperate; Public Regis
tration Starts Wed.

Beginning Monday and contin-
uing through Friday, thousands
of Ashe county people, along with
the rest Of the nation, will regis
ter to obtain Americas most pop
ular book, War Ration Book No.
2.
Plans worked out by War RAJ
ton Board and the schools, which
are announced today, will make
it possible for every individual
to register with the least amount
of travel and trouble if he fol-
lows the directions explained
here.
The first two registration days,
Mon, and Tues, February 22-2a
are not for the general public,
but have been designated for the
schools to register all families OF
school children. All of the schools
and teachers are to cooperate in
this. The remainder of the reg
istration period, February ~
through February rs will be used
to register persons not having
children in school.
First Two Days
During the first two days, next
Monday and Tuesday, each
teacher in all of the schools of the
county will be responsible for,
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
Luke Will Keep
Ashe War Records
Asks The Cooperation OF All
In Keeping Complete Rec
ordS Of Service Men

Rev. J. W. Luke has been ap-
pointed as Ashe County's collec-
tor of War Records by Ira T.
Johnston, director of Civilian De-
tense for the county. Mr.. Luke
will be assisted by Mrs. Ed M
Anderson ILL.,
AS chairman of the Local
Board, MIR. Luke will have access
to official records there. eve
would also like to have any letter
you do not care to keep, from
men in service, also photographs
I will be glad to use these in my
records. if you will mail them to
''War Records" care of Local
Board, West Jefferson, N. Co.
Mr.. Luke said.
1--WE are anxious to have com
plete war records of the boys OF
Ashe county and will be glad to
have the cooperation of everyone
in this matter" he said.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
Emery Elliott Is
Buried Monday
AShe Farmer Was Stricken
With Paralysis At Home
On Saturday

Funeral service was held Mon
day morning 4.or, Eu1eay EiliytS.
Ashe County farmer, who died at
his home Saturday, following a
stroke of paralysis.
Revs. Thomas Farmer and Man
uel Burnett were in charge of the
service and burial followed in the
Barr cemetery.
The deceased, who was a ma
tive of this county, was 63 years
old at the time of his death. He
had made his home at Ball for
many years.
He is survived by his wife and
one daughter, Mrs. Chessie Hart
soc. Two sisters, Mrs. Maggie
Richardson. Mrs. Callie Ham, and
three brothers, Ambroe Elliott,
Isaac Elliott and w. S. Elliott, al
so survive.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
Fire Damages
Donneny Home

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Donnelly, on the highway just be-
yond jefferson, was badly dam
aged on Monday, near noon, when
it was set on fire from a defective
flue.
Mr.. Donnelly was at home at
the time, and with the assistance
of neighbors, the fire was soon
under control. Damages to the
house and furniture were estima-
ted at around $1,000. however.
The damage was covered by in
surance, according to reports.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
John Harrington
Was Buried We'd.
Peak Creek Citizen Died On
Tuesday Following A
Lingering Illness

John Harrington, we'll known
Ashe county farmer. of the Peak
Creek section, died at his home
on Tuesday at the age of SO, fol-
lowing a lingering illness.
Burial was held at Roans
Creek yesterday with Rev. j. w.
Luke and Elder Edd Davis in
charge.
The deceased, who was a ma
tive of this county, is survived
by his wife and the following
sons and daughters: Glenn, Ev-
erett, Kathleen, Bessie, Annie,
Charlie, Rugby, Ida, Arvel and
Ed harrington.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
Ashe Schools Making
Plans For Graduation
Driving Is Discussed
Other School Problems Dis.
cussed At Meeting Of
HI. S. Principals

While commencement exer-
ciSes will not be as inclusive as
usual, Ashe county seniors will
have their graduation with posi-
lilly smaller audiences in some
cases, and some other programs
are also to be held, according to
a decision reached at the recent
high school principals meeting,
when travel regulations were dis
cussed.
It was pointed out that the
driving bar would not effect tha
baccalaureate sermon since this
is of a religious nature, and like
other church services, is one of
the events to which people may
ride.
Supt. J. B. Hash cited the fol-
lowing digest of opinion by Ber-
nard c. Johnson, OPA official,
regarding attendance of gradua-
ting exercises which is self ex-
planatory.
Participants in graduating ex-
ercises may attend on the basis
that such exercises may be con-
sidered as driving in the pursuit
of a regular or recognized course
of study. Faculty members may
attend. Visitors may attend on
ly if they ride along with those
who are eligible to attend.
1t was pointed out that this
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
Red Cross Has
More Materials

eve have on hand more than
800 yards of material which
should be made up at once" Mrs.
B. E. Reeves, production chair
man, said yesterday, and urged
that all who could come to cut
and sew.
Mrs. Reeves pointed out that
the chapter is still short on kit
funds and those who have not
done so are asked to contribute
to this. It was explained that 81
will fill a kit and that contribu-
tions to this kit fund may be sent
to L. P. Coward, at Jefferson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
Mrs. Cilley To
Be Buried To-day

Mrs. Lille Jones Gilley, we'll
known Ashe county woman, died
at her home in Warrensville, on
Tuesday at the age of 62.
Funeral services will be held
today at 1870 p. M, at the Clifton
Baptist church with Rev. Cicero
Ashley and Rev. Mr.. Campbell
in charge. Burial will follow at
Gilley cemetery.
The deceased, who was a native
of this county, is survived by her
husband. Mr.. M. A. Gilley, and
eight daughters: Mrs. Ethel Ell
droth, Mrs. Florence Woods, Mrs.
Allie Eldreth, Mrs. Lucy Sheets,
Miss Dora Gi1ley, Mrs. Nell
Moretz, Mrs. Viola Chapman, and
Mrs. Beatrice Eldreth.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
School Children
Are To Get Milk
Survey Of All Children To Be
Made By Teachers And
Reported

Supt. J. B. Hash announced
this week that surveys are being
made by the teachers in all of
the schools to determine whether
or not all children of school age
have available milk to drink, at
home.
Plans are to be worked out for
providing milk at school for those
who do not have milk at home
The details of this will be an
nounced when the surveys are
COMPLETED.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
Victory Corps
Selling Bonds

The War Bond and Stamp drive
which is being carried on by the
Victory Corps of the West Jeff
erson high school. is meeting with
much success, according to all I'M
official reports.
Because of the registration pro-
gram next week, the drive will
end on Friday of this week.
Those who have promised stu
dents to buy bonds, are urged to
do so by this time.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
Many Hot School
Lunches Served

Mrs. Earl Donnelly, who is in
charge of the hot lunch program
in the schools of the county, an
nounced that 3,485 meals were
served in the schools during the
month of January. The program
is being carried on, in Is schools
of the county and under the pres
ent plans is expected to continue
until the end of the present school
term.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
FINED FOR DAMAGE
DONE TO COUNTY JAIL

Edward Greer and Worth
Shepherd, of Apple Grove, ar
rested last week by Deputy c. B.
GRAPHICAL for public drunkenness
were tried before Judge H. c.
Tucker and drew a fine of SIS
each for this charge but were al
so ordered to pay $25 each for
the damage which they did when
confined to the Ashe county Jail.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18

When your Bonds mature you will
have the. money ready for that new
range. You will have made a good
investment, getting back 81 for ev.
cry s.. And your purchase of War
Bonds is helping that boy, husband
or sweetheart on the fighting front.
y. S. Treasury Department
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-02-18
X 4
MlhotNo~R~1MlIM
WAR bonds

That new cooking range, whether
it be gas, electric or otherwise, is
something to look forward to when
the War is won. But you can start
saving now to buy it. Put definite
amount, every payday, ten percent
of your pay check into War
Bonds today.
The sub., 1943-04-08
Electric Boat To Employ 25OO Women In War Production

The first assignment of women to production jobs in the South yard has been made, and within a few days there will be assign ment of women in similar positions In the North yard.
 This is a continuation of the pro- gram inaugurated last September, when, for the first time in the 43- year history of the Electric Boat Company women were placed in production jobs in the new Victory yard. Last February all submarine Ghipbuilding precedents were broken when women began actual construction work aboard subma- zines in the Victory Yard.
 Assignment of women to the North and South yards. to augment manpower in the vital task of speeding submarines to construc- ton, awaited the completion of fa- cilities for their convenience. Re- gently the nucleus of staff of wo- men who will be assigned to pro- ductiOn jobs went to work in the South Yard.
 There are now more than 20 wo- men employed there. and the staff is eventually expected to approxi- mate 800.
The sub., 1943-04-08
SMEU NegOtiates Truck Drivers
 ClaSSificatiOns

The Independent Union Execu- tive Committee commenced ne- gotiations last week to place truck drivers and trainmen in definite claSsifications and to arrive at uni- form rates commensurate with those prevailing in other Ship yards for the new claSsificationS.
 Almost two years ago when the present agreement was negotiated there was no special classification set-up for truck drivers or train men because at that time taere were only very small number of men employed in this kind of work. The Union did not then have any information or requests indicating that a classification in this kind of work was needed.
 Since that time however the number of men doing this work has increased many times and at the present time there are over a hundred men involved who do not have proper classification.
 The Union Executive Committee has obtained information as to rates which prevail for this type of work in other places and Is confident that this matter will be speedily adjusted and corrected.
The sub., 1943-04-08

up and down those ice cold streams. What, with the meat ra- tioning in effect Larry Martin and Howsy Smith had better make those fishing trips strictly business and make them count (15 each time).
 The young lady helping MT. Murray in the Loft has made quite 8 name for herself as an artist. She has drawn a sketch of Bill Foss, a good likeness, and also one of MT. Murray which we think was flat tery, because she gave him more hair than he deserved, or had. At tentiOn Phil Lloyd: Why don't you have the lady do a sketch of you? We would love to see how you would look, Phil, with a little hair on your bald head.
The sub., 1943-04-08

In the North yard the first assign ment of women to production work will be made within 8 few days, and the total force will eventually be more than 1000.
 At the Victory Yard there are more than 500 women engaged in production jobs. Eventually more than 1000 will be SO assigned.
 Women have made excellent progress in many trades in the Victory yard, and those who have progressed to the boats have in 8 number of instances been able to release men for advancement to higher skills. As the women con- tinue to. progress in their trades. they, too. will receive advance ment.
 The Victory Yard program has attracted nationwide attention, and national newspapers and Syndi- cates and newsreels have recorded information concerning the work of women in the shipyard and shops.
 Progress which has been made in the Victory Yard is expected to be duplicated in the South Yard ooI tx, fho North Ward
The sub., 1943-04-08

Let's hope they get to feeling bet ter soon.
 Well, the cafeteria right across from the pipe shop is open. We're glad, too, because we (the em- ployees) were getting skinny with out our between-mea1 snacks.
 Marie Gereau is moving the first of April to a brand new home. She has . lot of fun planning just how she wants 1t to look. She has been staying at the Mohican Hotel, and I know she will be glad to get into her new home: Some peo- ple have all the luck.
 Some of the people around here think we have a new employee, but it's only revision of an old one. Robert Drysdale got tired of his beard, so since he shaved it of people have 8 hard time recogniz- ing him. But he is much better looking this way. (What am I say- in'D
 Well, guess it's time we were bringing this column to g halt. Il we write everything this week, we won't be able to write anything next week. See what I mean? So long, now.
The sub., 1943-04-08

Baron Munchausen Matzdorf, the crabbiest man in the Mold Loft conservatively speaking, has raised a Victory garden under his schnoz- gle. He now has a buShel of spinach on his face. He says, quote, T raise me own spinach to feed me kids wid. I wants dem to b~ as tough as me and Popeye." Un" quote. (Maybe he is going to teach dem how to kick chickens to death like he used to in his hay day). HeyI heyl Va see wat meen2
The sub., 1943-04-08
"" Pipe Shop
By Betty Houston

Employees of the pipe shop are beginning to wonder if they aren't overriding the April Showers" just a wee bit. It seems that someone accidentally turned on the sprink- Ter system and as 8 result-but we won't go Into that. We enjoyed watching some of the he-men grab a broom and start the works. There's never a dull moment.
 There has been an awful lot of sickness here the past few days: 1 guess it is just maybe that spring is almost here. Most of them are back to work now. but they still look little, pale around the gills.
The sub., 1943-04-08
Mold Loft Sawdust

First of all I think 1t very ap- propriate to don our caps to the young ladies now working in the Mold Loft. They are doing a fine job, are all refined young ladies with nice dispositions, very handy and above all are mechanically in- clined. We hope all the other Foremen are as lucky or should we say as smart in the selection of their helpers as MT. Carl Blais- dall. f'"
 Bill Foss or Capt, as he is known by a host of friends at the Electric Boat O., has been clean ly shaven and has had a clean shirt on every day since the young ladies have been working in the Loft. Another peculiar thing is the fact that Cap has worn his glasses continually, Is it true that you can see twice aa well and twice as far. with your glasses on as you can with them off? If this is really the truth we know now why you get over near the saw and steal those quick glances at Beverly. You couldn't see that far about two months ago.
 Dell Small and Capt. Adams (don't confuse him with Foss) were seen studying a little black book few days ago at noon time. We thought at first it was a prayer book. Upon closer investigation, however, we found that they were studying copy of MT. Webster's1 dictionary. Nice going fellows. Il think we could all stand some i'm provement in our vocabularies.
 Jesse Gray tho relation to our Beverly is on a strict diet now. He has cut himself down to one meal day. Yes Sir. He starts in eating at five a. m., that's the time he rises to go to work and he fin- ishes up about a quarter to nine at night.
 To Messrs. Blaisdall, Burke and Fox: Have you got your clubs shined up and the shafts oiled in preparation for that game of golf1 We have seen all three of you scanning the horizon and testing that swing with a broom handle. We are pulling for good weather too. because we can all stand 1t even though we don't play golf.
 Lou Barstow, our fat but hand some friend from Mystic, is still the same old Lou. The boys fin the Loft have named him the thunder cloud from the hills of Mystic. Lou believes in anything for a laugh. He was looking around this morn ing to catch someone bent over 90 he could try out the new bat he fashioned out of a piece of nick ory.
 This is the time of year that the Izaak Waltons come out with their rods all oiled up and their lines greased in anticipation of those large juicy trout swimming
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1943-12-24

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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1943-12-24
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Hostess To Monday
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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1943-12-24
G0rden Club Has
Christmas Party AT
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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1943-12-24

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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1943-12-24
Monday Bridge Club
Holds Meeting With
Miss Gene Euson

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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1943-12-24

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