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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-12-02
Boxing Day Observance
Has Biblical Background

Boxing day" is in reality St.
Stephens day and is observed in
England and other Old World coun-
tries in commemoration of the bib
lical martyr in recognition of his hav-
ing been the first to seal with his
blood the testimony of fidelity to his
Lord. The year in which he was
stoned to death, as recorded in the
Acts of the Apostles, is supposed to
have been SO A. D. Due to the Gus
tom, established many years ago, of
distribut Christmas boxes or gifts
of money to employees and public
servants, such as postmen, lamp
lighters, and others, on the day after
Christmas, it became popularity
known as Boxing day." and OBJ
served as a general holiday by the
common people.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-12-02
Here's Morse Legend:
Kiss Under MiStIetOe
Siqn of Reconciliation

In Morse mythology, BaIder, the
god who personified the sun, Yves
hated by Lok, who planned to de.
stroy him. 8aIder's mother OBJ
tanned a promise from all living
things, except the mistIetoe. that
they would not harm BaIder. Lok
made an arrow from the mistletoe
and gave it to Balder's blind broth
er, Holder, explaining how he
could throw it. The arrow struck
6aIder, killing him, but he was re-
stored to life and the mistIetoe
was placed under his mothers
care so that it would never again
bring harm. The custom of giving
a kiss Of love or peace under the
mistIetoe is an assurance that it
will never again be an instrument
Of evil.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-12-02
OSBORNE INFANT DIES

Funeral service was held on
Tuesday afternoon at 800 o'clock
for Kenneth C. Osborne, nine
day-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Reeves Osborne, of Grassy Creek,
who died on Monday, November
20. The service was held at the
home by Rev. c. S. Walton and
burial followed at the family
cemetery.
Survivors are the parents and
the following brothers and sis
tiers: Billy, Fillen, Junior and
Betty Lou.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-12-02
Crunnpler News

Mrs. c. L. Francis, Miss Oracle
Dean Francis and Mrs. Cleve FL
Ter and daughter, Marie, visited
Mrs. L. w. Owen, Sunday.
Mr.. M. Gaultney. who has been
employed at Gastonia, is spending
few days at home this week.
Mrs. C. o. Francis is i'll this
week, at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Blevins have
moved to Kannapolis, where they
plan to make their home for
awhile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Denney
have recently moved to the J. w
Gambill home.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-12-02

aged lady came pushing out.
street. She stopped before house
and sounded her horn. A moment
later a small, middle-aged lady
came busting out. She carried a
basket. Pam opened the door for
her, and introduced Darl. Her name
was Kimball.
WE'LL" said the little lady. This
is nice. 1 suppose you're the young
man to whom Miss Trip is en-
gagged"
Yes, we're engaged" Darl said.
He wondered what she had in the
basket. She was so poorly dressed,
so frail and appeared SO under
nourished. But there was a sparkle
in her eyes.
But instead of driving back to the
city, Pam drove across the railroad
tracks and into the desolate, ILL
lighted thoroughfares of Jaytown.
At last they stopped before di-
lapidated tenement house. They en-
tered a dark, cold hall, mounted
stairs and raped on a door. A weak
voice babe them enter.
The room was warmer than the
hall outside, lighted with a kerosene
lamp. A woman lay in bed, child
Graded in her arms. Mrs. KimbaN
matter-Of-factIy stirred up the fire,
produced candles and lighted them.
Pamela Strengthened things in the
room with surprising efficiency. The
woman in the bed watched from
hollow eyes while Mrs, Kimball I'M
packed her basket, set out pitt
fully small supply of fOOdstuffs,
some strings of popcorn, the green
bough of pine tree, an orange, two
apples, a bottle of milk.
The sick woman's eyes were ca
ger, grateful as the things appeared.
In no time at all the pine Dough
was arranged on the table, the
strings of popcorn draped over it,
oranges placed at it's base, two can
dies on either side.
Darl's forehead Wrinkled. He saw
the glow on Mrs. Kimball's face,
the sparkle in her eyes. She was
poor. She was doing all sns could,
and the woman in the bed knew
this. She was giving back gratitude
and warmth Of feeling and love.
They left Mrs. Kimball and drove
back to the city. They stopped near
the park to listen to the carol sing
ers. Pam looked at him. did it
mean anything to you, Darl? Do you
see what I mean?"
Darl thought Of the woman in the
bed and Mrs. Kimball. "It's a self
ish motive" he thought. And aloud
he said: 81 never thought about it
this way before, but isn't it nice we
have such-se1fsh people as Mrs.
Kimban and Pamela Tripp?"
Pamela nestled against his Shout
der. "And Darl Holloway" she
added.
Associated Newspapers-WNUF Features.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-12-02
HOLMAN BABY DIES

Funeral service was held at
the home Tuesday afternoon at
200 o'clock for Paul Nickie Hol-
man, one-month-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Holman, of Todd
who died on Monday, Nov. 49,
Burial was held at the Baldwin
cemetery. Rev. Tom Houck was
in charge of the service.
Survivors are the parents and
several other relatives.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-12-02
Old English Celebrated
If Log Burnt at Christmas

Among the many old English
Christmas festivities was the cere-
mony attached to bringing a great
log, sometimes the root of tree,
into the household on Christmas
Eve, placing it in the fireplace and
lighting it with branch of the pre-
vious years log. While it burned
through the night there was great
celebration but if it went out II
presaged i'll luck for the coming
year
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-12-02
CARD OF THANKS

I wish to express my deepest
thanks and appreciation for the
kindness and sympathy shown
me in the recent death of my
Mrs. Worth Davis
Evening star., 1943-05-23
FOUND

COLLIE, female. small size, very friendly;
strayed here q month ago: GOOD hom
wanted. 1904 42nd ave, Hyattsville, Nd,
WA. 2644.
COCKER, black. male, Fails Church, Va.
Phone Falls Church 1916.
KEYS m CONTANER, initials "R. =. H
Friday on bus 1arney Circle Sc. LU. 1850,
IL Am. to Pm.
Evening star., 1943-05-23
Gasoline
Continued From First Page.)

are used by commercial vehicles to
obtain rations
The large cut in T rations, COM
ing near the end of second-quarter
allotments. will cause unusual hard
ship to those services which already
have used more than a proportion
ate share of the three months al
lowance Many taxicabs in this city
were faced with stoppage.
Ringgold Hart, counsel for the In
dependent Taxi Owners Association,
said the move threatens a serious
breakdown of the city's already over
taxed transportation facilities. 1t
is going to create serious situation
with Washington being the center
of the war effort"
Harry Davis, president of the Dia-
mond Cab Co., declared lit is abso-
lutely impossible for cabs to operate
with any more reduction of mileage.
We have gone as far as 1t is humanity
possible to 60"
ODT estimated that the slash in
commercial vehicle mileage will save
net of 10000 barrels of gasoline
day. This saving added to the
10000 barrels which it is said the
new pleasure driving ban is conserv-
ing will bring the consumption of
gasoline in the East to within the
356,000 barrels daily consumption set
by the Petroleum Administration for
War, OPA declared.
ODT declared that it will be up
to the commercial vehicle operators
themselves to space out T rations
now in their hands to cover the extra
25 days added to the current ra-
ton period Unless this Is done, it
Evening star., 1943-05-23
Workers Walk Out
Alabama Mines
Protest Fines Levied
For Stoppuge in April

BY the Associated Press.
BIRMINGHAM. May 22.-Miners
today walked out of four Alabama
shafts, normally employing approx
imately $500 men, in protest against
fines levied for the work stoppages
in late April.
The mines included the large
Edgewater. Docena and Wylam
shafts of the Tennessee Coal, Iron
and Railroad Co., United States Steel
subsidiary, and the smaller Bessie
mine of the Sloss- -Shemeld Steel Il
Iron Co.
A company spokesman said the
walkouts, effective at the beginning
of the night shift. resulted from
the fines levied for "the unauthorized
strikes April $780," which averaged
about - per man. A union source
agreed that the fines were respon-
sible.
Under the contract between the
United Mine Workers and the op-
orators, miners are fined 81 per day
for all unauthorized walkouts. with
the company liable for a fine double
that amount If the deductions are
not made.
All four Of the mines affected
supply fuel for coke ovens, which
feed the districts iron and steel
plants.
Evening star., 1943-05-23

clared that so motorists whose cars
were parked Friday night in the Vi
cinity of Uline Arena, where boxing
bouts were held, will be called upon
to explain their presence there. The
suspects will be sent written no
tices to explain their missions. If
the excuses are deemed invalid.
they will be hailed before local ra-
ton boards for action possibly sus-
pending their entire gas allowances.
In Baltimore, city police and OPA
investigators listed license numbers
of 558 motorists yesterday as sus-
pected violators of the new regula-
ton. Officials warned the drive
would be pushed to the limit over
the week end. Suspects also were
picked up in Norfolk.
Station Pumps Dry.
Hundreds of filling stations in the
Washington area were out of gaso-
line most of yesterday. In Mary
land, a high OPA official declared
that gasoline stocks in the State
are less than so per cent of the
amount needed for essential uses.
Gasoline consumption, he said, must
be cut at least IS per cent to over
come what he described as "the
most critical situation since the in
stitution of rationing."
Maryland gasoline dealers were
ordered to halt sales of gas to mo-
torists whose tanks are more than
one-fourth filled
In New York Sol Herzog, counsel
for the Eastern States Gasoline
Dealers Conference. characterized
the order slashing ''T'' mileages as
intelligent and realistic" He said
it would tend to relieve some of
the resentment that a large part
Of the motoring public has felt be-
cause taxis have been permitted to
be used for pleasure purposes, even
though the privately owned car has
been denied for that USE"
IF this move by the ODT would
be followed in the same intelligent
way by the OPA to equalize gasoline
rationing all over the United States,
there would be complete public ac-
ceptance and no disapproval what
ever" Mr.. Herzog said, charging
that the OPA seems unable to de-
velop rationing programs that will
work"
Evening star., 1943-05-23
Here Are OPA Rules on Pleasure Drivinq Ban

In connection with the pleasure
driving ban, the District OPA last
night issued long list of rules to
clarity what driving is permitted,
and what prohibited.
This ban refers solely to use of the
basic A ration, it was emphasized,
because supplemental rations always
have been usable only for essential
purposes. The drive against misuse
of B and c rations still is very
much in effect" it was said
THE main thought for the pub
lic," District OPA officials said, '"is
the conservation of gasoline for our
armed forces. Conform strictly to
the rules. Public cooperation is
vitality necessary.
TT must be remembered that the
fundamental purpose of this ban is
to limit driving to the barest mini
mum and that, wherever possible,
even permissible driving should be
discouraged. In borderline cases it
is better to rule that the driving is
prohibited rather than broadening
the Interpretation to permit driving
where there is doubt"
In connection with the list of
rules announced, 1t was explained
that the omission of a particular
type OF driving does not mean that
the driving may or may not be
permissible. The list is not in
tended to be exclusive and will be
supplemented as circumstances war
rant.
The rules follow:
I. Driving Permissible Even Though
Other Means Of Transportation
Are Available.
l. Driving by military and naval
personnel on leave or furlough with
duly issued leave or furlough au-
thorizations. Limited permits are
not regarded as leave or furlough
authorizations, bYt inductees on
special orders" issued Immediately
after induction may drive.
2. Military and naval personnel,
properly on leave. may be picked up
at and driven to the railroad station
by members of the family.
3. Driving by organists at roller
skating Kinks, dancers at night clubs
and musicians at restaurants since
this is deemed occupational driving.
4. Delivery of merchandise since
this is occupational.
S. Driving automobile for dead
storage to the nearest available
place of storage. This may be ex-
tended to permit driving to place
Of free storage which is farther
away than nearest place of paid
storage providing distance is not
unreasonable.
6. Driving for tire inspection.
7. Driving by statesmen since this
Is occupational
8. Driving to deliver items of
furniture, etc, after repair since
this is occupational.
9. Driving by real estate broker
to inspect properties under his
management since this is occupa-
tional
Az oooPPAilS d1 bdSciu vi WSy
home from work provided tavern is
on direct route home.
II. Driving wife, baby, baby car
riage. crib and clothing to home, of
stricken parent so wife can take
care of such parent.
~. Driving by members of a well
fare organization to deliver food or
medicines urgently needed by shut
ms. Not for clothing or magazines
unless they cannot be delivered any
other way.
13. Driving to sell car to used car
dealer.
a. Driving bv Maid school coach
Evening star., 1943-05-23

will have only half hour service. are
those to Cherrydale, Buckingham
and Arlington Forest. Hourly serv-
ice will be supplied to Fall Church.
Walker Chapel, Twenty-frst and
Glebe road, Washington boulevard
and Washington boulevard and Lex
lngton street. The most frequent
service will be every 20 minutes to
Clarendon and Ballston.
Sharp Reduction Seen Here.
The Capital Transit spokesman
declared that transportation in this
area will be seriously affected unless
exception is made for Washington
buses. He said all schedules will
have to be revised and the change
would effect nearly all people who
ride either street cars or buses. Ap-
peals will be made to- the public to
walk or ride street cars wherever
possible.
I'VE will attempt to give the best
service We can within the limits of
the order and the limits of our
gasoline" he said, adding that it
might be a good idea for people to
arise earlier in the morning if they
plan to get to work on time
The spokesman said it may be
possible to increase streetcar serv-
ice if it is necessary to eliminate
some buses. Many bus drivers, he
said, also can operate streetcars,
and they can be used to man some
idle cars.
Under the plan drawn up by the
company for a 80 per cent service
reduction, some vehicles would be
cut back before they reached the
end Of their normal runs, so
fewer buses would go to the ter
minals. Downtown terminals would
be placed farther out so that it
would be necessary for many per-
sons to walk portion of the way
to work or board a streetcar.
Pleasure Driving Breakdown.
With less buses operating, the
"headway" would be cut down 50
that instead of a bus operating
every two minutes on a line, one
would come along perhaps every
five or 10 minutes.
Carrying out enforcement of the
pleasure-driving ban. inspectors for
the District OPA Office yesterday de-
Evening star., 1943-05-23
Berlin Raided by Raj
Third Night in Row.;
Big Attacks Held Up
Heavy Bombers Still Idle;
Stepped-Up Activity
Expected Shortly
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, May 22.-While the
devastating power of the RATS
home based heavy bombers still is
being withheld ominously in advance
of what may be a sustained knock
out aerial attack against Europe,
British Mosquitoes attacked Berlin
last night for the third consecutive
night and the sixth time since
May 13.
At the same time, Whirlwind
an enemy f1ve-ship convoy off the
coast of France and other British
planes attacked railway targets in
occupied territory and laid mines
in coastal waters.
Five bombers and one fighter were
missing from last nights operations,
which followed the daylight blast
ing of German U-boat yards at
Emden and Wilhelmshaven by
American Flying F'ortresses.
The German high command. In a
communique broadcast from Berlin
and recorded here by the Associated
Press, said major damage was done
to property in Wilhelmshaven and
Emden" by the big American bomb
ers. The communique claimed II
of the four-engined planes were
knocked down by German fighters
and anti-aircraft fire. The USAAF
announcement said II bombers were
lost.
Whirlwirids which sank two of the
largest ships in the enemy convoy
caught off Cherbourg by bombs and
cannon fire last night also dam
aged a third without the loss of a
plane.
Several trains were shot up in
widespread intruder raids over
France by Mosquitoes. Beauflghters
and Boston bombers. The Air Min
istry said one of these planes failed
tn return
Evening star., 1943-05-23

or superintendent to athletic event
since this is occupational. May
take players with them provided no
extra driving involved.
Is. Driving car to repair station
to have necessary repairs made or
for necessary services, including
battery charging.
16. Driving from one city to an
other in connection with bona fde
change of residence.
II. Driving cripple or invalid
around in cases where doctor certi-
fies it is absolutely essential to pa
tents recovery. Should not be per-
mitted if it is merely for diversion.
18. Driving by storekeeper for
pickup and delivery since this is
occupational.
10. Driving as member of draft
board or local war price and ra-
tioning board since this is occupa-
tional.
20. Driving to court by lawyers,
judges, bailiffs, etc., since this is
occupational
2l. Driving by volunteers to solicit
funds for recognized charitable Or
ganizations in connection with a
particular or regularly promoted
drive, or to solicit funds for Mgani-
cations which contribute directly to
the war effort or public welfare. and
to attend necessary instructional
meetings for solicitors.
%. Driving to Red Cross work
rooms or meetings of Red Cross
committees.
%. Driving to inspect properties
owned or managed by driver and to
collect rents.
"a. Driving by member of clergy
in performing his usual duties.
Is. Driving by newspaper report
ers covering news events.
26. Driving to farms to do farm
ing work.
u. Driving to do civilian defense
work such as air raid wardens, vol
unteer or auxiliary firemen, etc., if
regularly performed.
%. Driving student to graduation
ceremonies, as this is deemed part
OF a regular and recognized course
OF study and is occupational.
20. Driving by scout master to
meetings of his troops and to exec
utive council meetings is occupa-
tional.
Evening star., 1943-05-23
III. Prohibited Driving.

l. Driving to War bond rallies.
2. Driving to banquets and other
Embarrassing amusements, etc, even
though arrangements were made
prior to restriction and even though
held for admittedly worthy pur-
poses such as Red Cross, infantile
paralysis, etc.
8. Driving by parents to P-TA
meetings driving by teachers is per-
mltted only If attendance is essen
tial to occupation).
4. Driving to ordinary periodic
meetings of social, fraternal and
civic organizations.
5. Driving by doctor to place of
amusement or on social call even
though claim is made he must have
car available for emergency.
6. Driving to take sick, crippled or
inf1rm person to movies, social visits.
etc.
7. Driving to resort for post opera
tive rest t."
8. Driving to visit relatives even
if other means of Transportation are
inadequate.
9. Driving to women's club or
church meetings for social pur-
poses.
10. Driving to farm on week end
merely to inspect property.
II. Driving to regular periodic
lodge meetings of Elks, Masons,
Eastern Star and similar organ
izations, even If public welfare and
war work is discussed or performed
at such meetings
Evening star., 1943-05-23
III. Driving Permissible Only If no
Adequate Alternative Means Of
Transportation Available.

AueQuate AlLcFndtlVc means OF
Transportation Available.
1. Driving by teachers of school
system to lectures on educational
matters.
2. Driving to bring patient or
wife and baby from hospital.
3. Driving to marriage ceremony
whether civil or religious (but not
to wedding receptions).
4. Driving to grange meetings If
such attendance is essential to or
part of the occupation of the driver
and is not merely social.
5. Driving to doctors, dentists and
hospital for medical attention or to
bring first aid or medical care to
sufferer
6. Driving to pick up invalid and
take him from his home to drivers
home for medical attention or care
7. Driving to procure living &C
commodations, to rent or buy home
or apartment, to supervise construc-
ton of home If necessary.
8. Driving to appointment with
real estate broker to complete sale
of property.
9. Driving to Office Of attorney for
periodical meeting to discuss busi-
ness affairs.
10. Driving to c. A. A. course.
II. Driving to bring aged parent
home.
II. Driving to final hearing for
citizenship and to pick up aged
witness.
13. Driving to take laundry to
relatives to be done and if it can
not be laundered any other way.
IA. Delivering clothes to laundry
and picking up laundered clothes.
Is. Driving to visit the critically
ill.,
Is. Driving sick dog to and from
veterinarian.
H. Driving to shop for food.
household goods, furnishings and
wearing apparel and other essential
shopping.
1s. Driving to court as witness,
litjgant or juror.
10. Driving by church members
to attend annual church meeting.
20. Driving to cemetery for re-
ligious ceremonies and in other
cases if custom Of visiting grave