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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
Go Toward
In Italy; Russian
Army Making Gains
Japs Are Forced To Give Up
Three Bases In Northern
SOlOmOnS

The Allies, with increased effort
and heavy fighting, made gains
on all fronts this week. Ten more
towns were taken in Italy yester-
day, thousands of Germans fled
the Russians from the Dnieper
bend and the japanese were for
ced, by the heavy bombings, to
give up three important bases in
the Solomons.
The American Fifth and British
Eighth Armies striking forward
up to six miles have captured ten
more towns winding up the first
phase of the battle for Italy as
the Germans withdrew into a new
mountain defense line stronger
than any they have held before.
The new line, running from
Mondragone on the Tyrrhenian
Coast northeast to Venafro and
then to Vasto on the Adriatic, ap-
parently is where the Germans
have decided to make their first
Continued On Page Four)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
Former Ashe Man
Gets A Jap Zero
Staff-Sgt. Charles w. Brown
Knocks Down Ship When
Mitchell Is Attacked

Staff Sergeant Charles w.
Brown, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Brown, of Fig, recently
earned the honor of shooting
down the first Zero in his Mitch
ell bomber-strafer group in the
Southwest Pacific area.
Sergeant Brown, aerial gunner
on one of the strafers, was flying
over enemy territory on lone
sortie when suddenly his plane
was attacked by six to eight Jap
Zeros, which darted from the
sun. Brown warned the pilot
just as the first Japs made passes
at the bomber. AS the enemy
flashed into range, Brown gave
one a short burst from the tur-
ret guns. Pieces of the Jap ships
engine cowling flew off and it
fell off sharply on one wing,
smoking badly. At the same time
another Zero attacked with blaz-
ing guns and succeeded in shat
tering the dome of the bomber's
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
United War Fund
Drive Is Underway:
Interest Is Shown
Initial Gift Committee Re-
ports $411.OO; Quota Is
Set At 100000

The United War Fund Drive in
Ashe county ended the third day
with gifts totalling SAIL, accord
ing to a report from the initial
gifts committee, late yesterday
afternoon.
This is a fine start, but we
must have many more contribu-
tins if we are to reach our quota, -
Chairman w. B. Austin said
All of those who have not sent
in their gifts are asked to do so
without waiting to be called on
the canvass committee pointed
oNt.
Churches, schools, clubs and
other organizations as we'll as in
dividuals are asked to contribute
to this drive which includes Is
different agencies, the local Boy
Scout organization, the U. S. 0.
and Is war relief agencies.
The following contributions
were announced late yesterday
afternoon by the initial gifts COM
Continued on Page ~
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
Ceiling Prices On
Ammunition Given
Local RatiOning Board Asks
The Cooperation OF
SpOrtsmen

Because of reports from vari-
Gus sources, that ammunition is
being sold for prices in violation
with the maximum price, the
ceiling price is announced this
week by the local rationing
board. For II guage shells-25
in box-$1.38; Is and 20 guage
shells, Is in box-$1.32; IL, 16.
and 20 guage-quantities less
than 25-7c per shell; % long
rifle regular, so in box-34c per
box; and % short regular, so in
box-21c per box.
The price per cartridge of eth
er the long rifle or the short is
1c each. These prices cover the
most commonly sold shells.
Sportsmen are urged to pay ex-
ira prices and to report violations
to the board.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
House Passes Bill To Defer
Fathers From Military Service

today, President Roosevelt en-
phatically denied charges heard
on Capitol Hill that federal en-
ployment has become haven for
draft dodgers. He cited figures to
support his statement that the
Governments standards for draft
deferment are much stricter than
private industry's.
There were no roll-calls on the
bill passed by the House. Only
one ''no' was heard as it was put
to a voice vote. It came from
Representative Morrison (D-NC),
who told the House he was proud
of it,"
Before passing the measure in
the near record time of four
hours, the House refused to accept
an amendment requiring the in
duction of fathers under 81 before
older parents are taken.
The chamber wrote into the
bill stiff requirement that the
President delegate to the Selec-
tive Service director "all' autho-
rity-except that relating to plant
sizures-given him under the Sc
Elective Service Act
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
Large Group Of
Men Left Tues.
To Enter Service
Around 1O7 In Group; Other
ClaSsifications Are Listed
- By Board

What is believed to be the larg-
est delegation of men to leave
here at one time to enter military
service, since the present war
opened, departed on Tuesday
morning. There were around
107 men in the group and a large
crowd of friends and relatives
were present to see them leave.
The group included a large
number of youths who graduated
from high school last year as well
as some married men. A short
farewell service was held and
the men were given refreshments
and service manuals by the Am
erican Legion and W. M. Terry,
of Faucette's store.
Most of the group are expected
back this week end, after taking
their preliminary examinations.
The following Were reclassified
this week by the local hoard:
la: Wiley B. Allen, Josepfs Il.
Blackburn, Carl L. Johnson and
Charlie S. Blevins. IA: Robert
w. Faw, Franklin B. Barton,
John w. Goodman and William
F. Mullis. &c: William B. Mob
lett, Elmer A. Stewart and AL
bert G. Brown.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
Missionary Will
Preach In County

Rev. Edward S. Currie, who
has recently returned from Chi
ma, where he has served as q
missionary for the past 30 years,
will hold services at the follow
ing places from Friday through
Tuesday. Friday, October %,
Low Gap Presbyterian church,
1880 P. M; Sunday, October 81,
Ebenezer Presbyterian church,
1000 a. m; Millers and Bethel
Presbyterian church, (Wilkes
county, in the afternoon, and at
Peak Creek Presbyterian church
at 7:30 p. m; Monday, November
l, Glendale Springs Presbyteri-
an church, 7:30 p. m, and on
Tuesday at Laurel Fork Presby-
terian church, at 1880 p. m, Rev.
]. w. Luke, pastor, stated today.
The public is cordially invited
to attend each service.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
Superior Court Expected To End Today
Several Major
Cases Have Been
Tried This Week
Judge Luther Hamilton Is
Presiding Judge; Erie Nc
Michael, Solicitor

With the case of Tom Ellis,
charged with murder in connec-
ton with the death of Walter
Rutherford, last December; c. T.
Handy charged with rape and
several minor cases still to be
tried, the October term of GRIM
inal court is expected to end late
today.
Judge Luther Hamilton is pre-
siding and Erie McMichael serv-
ing as solicitor.
The case occupying the spot
light yesterday was that of Bill
Wolf, tried in connection with the
shooting of Blanche Johnson,
near Jefferson, last fall. This
trial consumed most of the day.
After celebrating around one
hour, the jury brought in a ver-
dict late yesterday of involun-
tary manslaughter.
The judge sentenced the de-
PENDANT from three to five years
in the state prison and suspend
ed the sentence provided that the
defendant pay to Jim Johnson,
the father of the deceased $1,000.
as well as paying court cost, and
that Wolf remain under proba-
ton, the term of his imposed sem
tence. L. P. Summers, of Abing-
don, and Ira T. Johnston repre-
sented the defendant. The pros
ecution was represented by Erie
McMichael and T. G. Bowie.
Other cases tried this week at
tracted considerable interest in
clude that of Monroe Wingler,
in connection with the death of
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
FSA Is Helping
Ashe Farmers

Another tenant purchase loan
for an Ashe county tenant has
been approved. Loans to tenants
were made possible by the Bank
head-Jones Act and to date, Is
loans have been approved for
tenants in Ashe county, IA
farms have been occupied and
the other will be occupied by the
first of the year.
Three loans have been made to
assist the farmers in developing
and refinancing their farms so
that they would have an econom-
ic unit so they could make a liv-
ing without having to resort to
outside work Some of the ten
ants were made loans three years
ago and have made outstanding
records.
Farm Security Administration
is in position to make additional
loans to tenants with which to
purchase farms if land can be
found that does not have pur-
chase value higher than the ag-
riculture value. Farm produce
is selling in general higher than
it has sold in twenty-three years
and the man who now has his
farm has an opportunity to get
ahead and pay for it while farm
prices are high, Thomas H. Sears,
supervisor, explained.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
Big Scrap Rally
Day Will Be Held
Here Saturday
Cooperation OF Everyone Is
Asked; Scrap Badly Need
ed In War Effort

Roy H. Grouse, chairman of the
scrap drive, announced yesterday
that plans were now in readiness
for the big scrap rally day here
on Saturday when organizations,
as we'll as individuals, are asked
to bring in all available scrap.
All individuals throughout the
county, who have not already
done so, are urged to collect all
available scrap on their premis-
es and assemble it in a convent
ent spot so that it may be picked
up and hauled into West Jeffer-
son.
Mont Jones, of the ]. and J.
Store, has agreed that the lot in
the back of his store can be used
as dumping ground and buyer
will be there all day Saturday, to
weigh and buy scrap. Truck loads
will be weighed on the scales of
the Carolina Briar Corporation.
The All Clubs, Boy Scouts,
schools, churches, home demon
stration clubs, AAA committee
men and neighborhood leaders
the urged to canvass their neigh
borhood for all available scrap
metal, all junk cars, discarded
farm machinery and miscellane-
Gus scrap that is no longer in use.
All truck owners are asked to
assist in the drive and are re-
quested to pick up all scrap in
their respective neighborhoods
and bring it into West Jefferson
on Saturday.
1--WE have no w. P. A. trucks
to send out after the scrap, so
it is up to the available trucks
throughout the county to coop
crate in this worthy cause and
get the scrap in," Chairman Roy
Grouse, said.
The proceeds from the sale of
scrap could 60 to many worthy
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
Gene HOuck Is
Naval Ensign Now

Ensign Charles E. (Gene)
Houck, formerly of Todd, is Wis
ting relatives in the county this
week.
Gene, as he is better known to
his many friends, has recently
graduated from the U. S. N. r.
Midshipman's School of Column
bia University of New York City,
where he received his present
commission of Ensign, which is
equivalent to the army rank of
second Lieutenant.
He has been assigned to base
on the Chesapeake Bay for ad-
vanced training.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
AT FLEETWOOD, FRI

The Fleetwood High School will
hold a Halloween carnival on
Friday night, October 20, at 800
o'clock, and the public is cordially
invited to attend A small admis-
sion will be charged.
Games of all kinds will be
played, including bingo, fishing
and bean guessing. A fortune tell
er will also be there. A turkey
will be given away, and many
other games and contests will be
held.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
Rationing Guide
SUGAR

SUGAR
Stamp No. Ia good for five
pounds through October 81.
Stamps Nos. Is and Is in War
Ration Book One now valid
for five pounds of sugar each,
for use in home canning, and
are good through October 81.
Stamp 20 in Ration Book num-
Der four becomes valid Nov. I
for five pounds of sugar until
Jan. Is. This stamp is mark
ed sugar"
PROGRESSED FOODS
Blue stamps X, Y, z good
until Nov. 20. Green stamps
A, B, C in War Ration Book
number four becomes valid
Nov. 1 and are good through
December 20.
MEATS AND FATS
Brown stamps C, D, E, and
F will be good through Oct. 30.
Brown G. becomes valid Oct.
"a and expires Dec. 4. Brown
III becomes valid Oct. 81 and
expires Dec. 4.
GASOLINE
ga" book coupons No. 6
good for three gallons each
and must last until Nov. 8.
All gasoline coupons i'm pos
session of owners must be en-
dOrsed with owners license
number and State of registra-
ton.
FUEL OIL
Period No. l coupons, now
in use, will expire Jan. 8. 1914.
SHOES
No. Is stamp in War Ration
Book One good for one pair of
shoes anytime. No. l "Air-
plane" stamp in Ration Book
No. 3 will be good Nov. /. No
expiration date has been set
for either coupon. Shoes not
made of leather and shipped
before August 16 are not ra-
toned. Consumers not eIigi-
BILE for war ration book may
obtain special shoe stamps.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
Must Apply For
"A" Books By Sat.

Applications for renewal of
Basic "A" gasoline ration books
must be submitted to this office
by October 81, in order that all
applications may be processed
and books gotten out to the auto
mobile operators by the effective
date of the new books, Ralph
Campbell, clerk of the local
board, announced this week.
All motorists are asked to give
their attention to this mater.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
CONFERENCE
HAS BEEN POSTPONED

It was announced this week
that the all-day Pastors Confer
ence, which was scheduled for
this Sunday, October 81, at the
Healing Springs Baptist Church,
would not be held, due to the
fact that several of the ministers
could not be present. Rev. R. c.
Ashley stated that the date for
the meeting would be announced
later.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
e. 0. WOODIE SEEKING
NEW BUS FRANCHISE

E. o. Woodie is now seeking a
franchise for a direct bus line
from Wilkesboro to Mooresville
via Mocksville. 'This will give
a direct trunk line form east
Tennessee 10 Lexington, through
the Jeffersons and at Lexington
will connect with all of the main
lines," Mr.. Woodie said.
It was pointed out that this
would offer many advantages in
transportation, to this section.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
RAYMOND Weaver
Fractures Skull

Raymond Weaver, As, of Lans-
ing, was critically injured late
Monday afternoon when the truck
he was driving overturned near
Lansing.
Weaver was brought to the
Ashe hospital where it was dis
covered that he was suffering
from a fractured skull. His condi-
ton is reported good, considering
the seriousness of his injury.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
Hurt Is Heard
On Education

A. B. Hurt was the speaker for
the Jeffersons Rotary club last
week when the club heard of the
advantages of education as a
moulder of public opinion.
Mr.. Hurt also stressed the val
ue of education in the promotion
of world peace and advocated
that some international principles
be taught in all of the schools af-
ter the war.
The Publicity Committee has
charge of the program tonight.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
Mcneil Is Now
Clerk To Board

Following the acceptance of the
resignation of Sam Davis as clerk,
the local board appointed Charles
Mcneil to fill this place and Miss
Norma Roland was made assis-
tant clerk.
McNeill, a veteran of. World
War l has assisted Davis for some
time. Miss Roland has been do
ing stenographic work for the
board for several months. At
the present time, Mrs. Louis
Yelenjian is assisting with the
stenographic work.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
Will Have
Fish Fry Monday

The regular meeting of the
Ashe county Fish and Game club
will be held at the Community
building on Monday night, at 800
o'clock, when a fish fry will be
given. All members are urged
to attend.
This newly formed club has
around 100 charter members and
all others who are interested are
invited to join. Gwyn Little is
the president.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-28
GRASSY CREEK BOY
is AWARDED MEDAL

Included in a list of Virginia
flyers who have been awarded
air medals for participating in
raids totaling more than 100
hours, was the name of Staff
Sgt. Jessie G. Spencer, son of Mr..
and Mrs. M. F. Spencer, of Gras-
sy Creek.
Evening star., 1943-02-02

acquisition is Frankie Masters.
whose clean-cut. highly danceable
music tomorrow becomes a part of
the Fifteenth street restaurant
moderne.
frankie Masters is the fellow who
wrote "Scatterbrain," which, al
though Of the school Of dance tunes
known as the ducky," had suffi-
cient class in Mr.. Masters arrange
ment to become one Of the best
selling records Of the past five
years. The piece has since been
adopted as the bands theme song
opening many performance in
such places as the Edgewater Beach
Hotel, Essex House. Stevens, etc,
etc, until you get tired naming
them.
Specialist spots in the band be-
long to Singers Phyllis Myles, Billy
Lowe and the Masters Quartet for-
merly Swingmasters>. Added fea-
ture is so-called Harmony in
Hues." This is employed in such
numbers as Dancing in the Dark"
and Ten Little Bottles" in which
small bottles filled with colored
water are brought into effect in
the darkened room, each musician
"integrating the workings OF an
individual pin spotlight with the
motions Of his fellow players in
much the same manner as they SYM
chronize the playing of their instru-
ments." Sounds complicated, but
the boys may be relied on for
making 1t come of, if their record
as a show" outfit is any indica-
ton.
X
The fair creature, Art. is expe-
Evening star., 1943-02-02

sun, . human sacrifice to the sun
god and the chants Of the particle
pants In these religious festivals.
Mr.. Morand's Symphonic Tone
Poem." Op. /, will consist Of three
movements: Bolero, comparsa and
nannigo. When completed he will
introduce 1t In the Cosmos probably
during an. intermission between
dances, which would seem advisable.
The public, We trust, will be posted
on the debut.
How the digestive system Of God
frey Hirsch stands it, only the old
bay tree knows. Mr.. HIrsch, you
see, Is 4 Louisianan torn from the
cuisinerie Of old New Orleans. tossed
on sea of Yankee food 50 sub-
stantial that he abhors It. Even
among the eating places OF the
North which are highly touted for
that tangy New Orleans style Mr..
Hirsch has found practically none
deserving Of that reputation. So
he and his wife brew their own at
home. There was one recipe for
shrimp which he was gloating over
the other day. Soak overnight in
Evening star., 1943-02-02
After Dark
News and Comment of the Night Clubs.
BY the Spectator

Trade Mark Registered u. s. Patent once.
Evening star., 1943-02-02

salt water. It ran: add your pepper,
slice in your onion and red peppers,
shake in the tabasco. sprinkle with
mustard seed and add bay leaves
for flavor.
Mr.. Hirsch SCOTS at disbelievers
who insist this Is a secret formula
to substitute for Lewisite. On the
other hand, he insists that this sort
of food is health-giving - Never
once had indigestion until I came
North"
And there he stands behind the
vibraphone in the Neptune Room
a yet-living testimonial to the fiery
lore Of the Louisiana kitchen.
4
Singer Jack Donohue sof Pete Ma
cias' Lounge Riviera band is at this
Evening star., 1943-02-02

One OF the wars minor-emphat-
ically minor. you will perceive
problems has cropped UP in the
Sazerac Room of the Old New Or
leans in the past few weeks. Sol
diers and sailors returned from duty
in the Caribbean and nearby areas
ask for cocktails the likes OF which
neither you nor Operator j. T..
Richards have ever heard. The
boys are demanding things called
"typhoon" and "blitz" and similar
potent-sounding concoctions.
But Operator Richards, ever quick
on the seltzer trigger. met the situa-
ton calmly when the first frantic
waiter brought the news to him.
Make 'em something strong with a
rum BASE said he. Up to this point
there have been no kicks from the
returning, obviously hardened war
riors.
1t gets monotonous repeating that
Herbie Sachs quote has done it
again lend Quote) each time he
engages band of imposing reputa-
ton for his Del Rio. If. however,
any one can think of better cliche
to describe the Sachs policy, he is
invited to tear it up and send it to
his nearest grocer. Mr.. Sachs latest
Evening star., 1943-02-02

riencing birth pangs once again.
Maestro Jose Morand has nearly
completed what he terms a Sym
phonic Tone Poem" Mr.. Morand's
initial venture as composer, the
piece will apparently be both abb
stract and pictorial Its theme is
the sun worship of the early prim-
itives OF Latin America, which
embraces the glory of the rising
Evening star., 1943-02-02

time declaring certain inllot -
Joining = branch Of the af1ao1 -.
ices. II and when he goee ~ WIN
be the fourth Mr.. Macias wfIi have
ticked Of his fingers In the past
few months. Others, from left to
right: Ex-Trumpetist Art Humes
Iaee AFTER DARK. pare B.o.)
Evening star., 1943-02-02

fSketched dbope)
4. Smart Suit Beg
pleomine black patent
envelope with novelty
eIosp from o high,
wide and handsome COL
lection for spring 500
(Handbass. Main Floor,
The Hecht Co..
fSketched r,ght)
D. Fur "Neekloee" 4
noturoI mink skins in a
superb arrangement thot
spells olomour for your
suit. your coat. your
dresses -59.0O
SUBJECT to I0s tar
tBetter Furs. Third Floor,
The Hecht Coz
fSketched right
E. Fownes Suit Glove
fonnous "sttchroster"
swooaer in peto soft
copeskin. Rowhide,
beige, red or novy in
sizes 5s4 TO 7h7--3.5o
tGlocea Main Floor,
The Hecht Coz
Evening star., 1943-02-02
nSuit Access0ries&
THAT KEEP YOU TRIM AND SLEEK
ON THE JOB 8 DAYS WEEK

Yes, indeed! This yeor the suits the thing! But
It's your accessories thot give it "zne" that point
it up and give it dash. And The Hecht Co.
Suit headquarters for busy, wartime Washington is on
its toes where suit spice is concerned. The impress
sive panorama on our main floor reveals the whole
dramatic setup Of suit seasoning With soyinq power
Bouses, boes, boutonnieres thot 90 everywhere
and keep their spick-ond spon freshness right
through the day. Gloves in radiant new fiesta coIors
that toke fashion honors doy or night There's the
bright beauty Of jeweIry the snare of qIomorous
royon hose it's all meant to turn you out in
procticol perfection to turn oil heods in your
direction to keep you trim and sleek, on the
job days week!
La gaceta., 1943-05-10

ron. Una pelota bateada por
Rip Radcliffe alcanz6 y lesion6 al
pitcher Bill Dietrich.
Detroit 1c, Sh, lie; Chicago Sc,
All, De.
Deroit &c, 16h, De; Chicago lie,
Oh, lie.
La gaceta., 1943-05-10
"Count Fleet"
Vencio Facilmente
En- Ell Preakness

BALTIMORE, mayo 10. - Ell
moso caballo castano Count
Fleet, propiedad de la sonora
John D. Hertz, gano aver ell
"Preakness'', con una distancia de
1 milla y BIC, con tanta facilidad
como triunfara en- ell Derby de
Kentucky.
La victoria del magnifico animal
fue recompensada con $4,000.
Entr6 en- segundo lugar, como
en- ell Wood Memorial y en- Ell
Derby. ell excelente ejemplar Blue
Swords, propiedad de Allen 1.
Simmons. Finaliz6 en- tercer lugar
"Vincentive", cuyo dueno 10 es el
Sr. W. L. Brann.
Los boletos de Count Fleet
Sc abonaron a $3.50 en- relacion
con ell dollar.
Presenciaron la carrera 3l,OOO
personals, que aplaudieron al ca
ballo, su j~inete, Johnny Longden'
v SUI duena.
Hasta ell ~presente, en- ~ carre-
ras. lleva ganados 1902, 26O.
En- la carrera Sc apostaron
s147,356 y $66,248 Sc %colocaror
halo ell nombre del ganador.
Todos los p%eritos opinan que
ganara tambien en- Belmont y asl
Sc igualara con Sir Barton, Cal
liant Fox, Omaha, War Admiral y
Whirlway.