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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12
HONORED AT PARTY

Miss Annie Jean Burkett hon.
ored her friend, Miss Ruth Greer
at a going away party on last
Saturday night at her home.
Around thirty guests were pres
ent and enjoyed informal games
and contests.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

S.-Sgt. J. L. Cockerham, son of
MIR, Everett F. Phillips, of Idle
%Eild, has been released from the
hospital, where he has been since
faeing wounded in action in;North
africa.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

S.-Sgt. J. L. COckerham; son of
FMr. and Mrs. Claude Cockerham,
%Smethport, has been in service
.@sfor the past Is months and has
Aoeen in North Africa since March,;
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

hens all the time. Green feed
helps keep the flock healthier, and
saves valuable commercial feed,
which is so scarce. Rape, oats,
rye, ETC., are satisfactory green
feeds for late summer and early
Fall. Plant Italian rye grass and
crimson clover now for late fall,
winter and spring grazing.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12
100 POUNDS OF OLD
RECORDS COLLECTED

PIG. Wright, adjutant of the
Ashe post of the American Legion
said yesterday that 100 pounds
of old records had been sent away
to the supply being collected for
the men in service. Si;
He said that on behalf of the
Legion that he wished to thank
all who were cooperating in the
collection and wished to remind
the public that these records
would be collected during the
entire month of August.
"Old broken or cracked re-
cords or even pieces of records
can be used,'' Mr. Wright said.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

Sgt. Grady Randall Phillips,
Ssan of Mr.. Everett F. Phillips, of
<1dlewild, has been released from
the hospital, where he has been
$S,nce being wounded in action in
North Africa.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

Sgt. Bruce Dent, who is now
stationed at Long Island, New
York, is spending a furlough at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. L. Dent, at Jefferson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

Healing Springs, is now stationed
at Camp White, Medford, Ore
gon, where he is in charge of the
hospital.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

At the request of Mexico, the
U. S. Dept of Agriculture is aid
ing in the control of the pink boil
worm in Mexico.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

Nv, E. (BilD Dollar, formerly of
s&est Jefferson, left last week for
~, Petersburg, Fla, where he was
ABDUCTED into the merchant ma
lanes, Mrs. Dollar is making her
ksame with her parents, here.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

man, II has Oeen announced by LHe
Mobile Force, in which he is cur
rently serving.
Because of a shortage of mater
ials, no Good Conduct medals will
be struck until after the war. In
the meantime, Perry will be en-
titled to wear the red ribbon with
three vertical white stripes at
either end, signifying that he has
received the award.
Cpl. James F. Watson, who is
now stationed in North Africa,
writes the following letter:
Dear Editor:
l have been receiving The Sky
land Post for several weeks and
l enjoy it very much. The most
interesting thing, | note, is that
everybody back home is doing
something toward the war effort
That makes us boys proud to
know we have a little county to
90 back to after this war is over
that has done so much. So folks,
just keep the good work going
and we will do the rest.
7 have a little poem which was
written after a few weeks in COM
bat, somewhere in North Africa:
Have you heard the songs Of pi-
lots,
AS they roar across the sky?
And their trails and tribulations
And how they fight and die?
Of their bravery on missions,
Their wonderful success,
But have you heard of those
ground-crew boys behind
them
Holding their pliers and wrenches
With filters the moment of ten
sion.
Anxiety OF fear, as they stand be-
side the alerted aircraft,
With heated eardrumbS, telling
the time is near,
To get 'em going,
And try to stand each rising
fear.
While those moments in the fox
hole
Is a time of many fears,
The seconds seem like days,
And the moments seem like
years.
With a heavy boom of ack ack,
And thousands of bullets in tn
air,
Also the whining of the ill-aime,
bombs,
i Their landing place, God onl,
knows where.
So as you lay there shaking,
Thinking of the dirty swine,
Who said, "Join the Air Corps,
And stay two hundred mile
i behind the line.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

Pfc. Tam Mcmillan, son of Mr..
and Mrs. G.. P. Mcmillan, is now
in Australia.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

Pfc. James Frank COckerham,
'Tof Fort Mayer, Va, another SON
'e'of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Cocker.
I'*ssrn, has been in service since
December. %-rEa<F+
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

Richard III. Vineyard, formerly
of Smethport, who was recently
taken into the service, has been
sent to the Ordnance Replacement
Training Center, Aberdeen Prov
ing Grounds, Md, where he will
receive his basic training as an
Ordnance soldier.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. L. Dent, at Jefferson.
Richard HI. Vineyard, formerly
of Smethport, who was recently
taken into the service, has been
sent to the Ordnance Replacement
Training Center, Aberdeen Prov
ing Grounds, Md, where he will
receive his basic training as an
Ordnance soldier.
Ray Lowery, former editor of
The Allegheny News, who is now
with the Army Air Corps, has
been moved to Santa Maria, Calf.
He was with the Infantry for over
a year before being transferred
to the Air Corps.
Pfc. Earl ID. HartSoe, who is
overseas somewhere, writes that
he likes it fine, but would enjoy
some letters and news from his
friends.
John T. ShOaf, in recent letters
from Hawaii, says he is getting
along fine and having good
time.
Pvt. James Ross WOrley, who
is now stationed at Camp Bark
ley, Texas, writes that he is get
ting along fine and is enjoying
the Post.
J. C. Gambill, Jr., entered the
army at Fort Bragg on July 30
He is now with the Signal Corps
and will be Immediately transfer
red to Camp CroWder, Mo.
T.-Sgt. Larkin l.. WitherSp0On
formerly Of jefferson, has beer
moved from Camp Croft, S. G
to Fort Geo. C. Meade, Md. He
writes that he is enjoying his
work and the place very much.
Pfc. Ralph E. FISHERMAN, sta
toned somewhere in North Afri
ca, sends in the following poem:
I'm just boy of twentythree,
A private in the war,
Altho' it's hard, I'm proud t.
know
What we are fighting for.
joined the Army at twenty-one,
To do my country right,
! didn't know in doing so
That l would have to fight.
l left my loved ones back at home
And sailed across the sea,
In hopes of seeing them again
When all the world is free.
And now I'm on the battle field
The place of death and woe;
But God is always with me
AS we go to meet the foe.
I have a sweetheart waiting
With a heart that's brave ant
true;
For me to come back home again
So we may start our lives anew
So when the war is over,
And we've won the Victory,
Well once again go sailing,
To our homes across the sea.
And then I'll meet my sweethea1
And together we will stay,
And live in peace and happiness
In the good old u. S. A.
Pfc. Clifford E. Perry, of Yves
Jefferson, has been awarded tn
Army's Good Conduct Medal fo
Nw ~ A%A ~AARNPA9
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12
Sgt. 1. w. Paisley, son of Mr.

Sgt. 1. w. Paisley, son of Mrs. I.
L. Paisley, of Grassy Creek, has
Eoeen recently promoted to his
zpresent rank, somewhere in New
Guinea, He has just returned to
Service there, after resting sever
sal weeks in Australia. He has
aeen in service for 18 months.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

Major o. E. Plummer, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. L. Plummer, of
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

Ray Lowery, former editor of
The Allegheny News, who is now
with the Army Air Corps, has
been moved to Santa Maria, Calf.
He was with the Infantry for over
a year before being transferred
to the Air Corps.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

Pvt. James Ross WOrley, who
is now stationed at Camp Bark
ley, Texas, writes that he is get
ting along fine and is enjoying
the Post
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

John T. ShOaf, in recent letters
from Hawaii, says he is getting
along fine and having good
time.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

Pfc. Earl ID. HartsOe, who is
overseas somewhere, writes that
he likes it fine, but would enjoy
some letters and news from his
friends.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-08-12

J. C. Gambill, Jr., entered the
army at Fort Bragg on July 30.
He is now with the Signal Corps
and will be Immediately transfer
red to Camp CroWder, Mo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26

no,red inspirational ending that you may not find to your taste but which is not sufficiently out of line to ruin the satisfying effect Of a play which. by that time, you must already have o. kd.
 The large cast is filled with good actors and some fine character DOT trayals result. Probably the best. next to that of Miss Hayes, is the work of the Welsh actor Rhys Will lain1s as Professor Stowe. Possibly the professor was a somewhat col orless man. and what is more or less the way the authors have presented him, but you will remember Will liams' performance. Others to make note of are Sydney Smith as the flamboyant Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. who held slave auctions in his Brooklyn church to aid the anti-slavery cause. and Guy Sorel as the father of the Beecher clan. Also prominent in the proceedings are Jane Seymour. Robert Harmon Betty and Lenore Wade. Jack Man ming. Seth Arnold and Joan TetZel.
 About the only possible reason for not enjoying this production is dislike for the work of Miss Hayes. If you can imagine such a thing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
Goldwyn-Mayers Slightly Danger. ols"

Susan Peters is credited with the best shoe rationing" quip Of the season.
 On her way to make portraits with Robert Taylor for Metro-G Goldwyn- Mayors "Russla," Susan was stopped by friend.
 Susie, you have on a pair of new shoes" said the friend.
 "Yes, but don't worry, they are B.l7'sW
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
FORGED TO SACRIFICE

and finished or upholstered as tt was in the good old days. Here sy0u will find many irrepIaceable items that are no longer manufac- tured such as: Westinghouse EIec- tFic Waffle Irons and Sandwich GFills, Bengal Combination Coal or Oil Ranges. Westinghouse EIec- tFlc and Coal Combination Stoves, Chrome DinetteS, All Wool Rugs. Metal Kitchen Cabinet Bases, Admiral Combination Radios, Sofa Beds with innerspring construction snd many, many other items.
 This event Is taking place at AIbegs's Furniture Company, 26s South Main Street. Open daily to 6 P. M., Thursday and Satur- day to Q F. M.
 You may now avail yourself of our extended charge account seTV- lee. Payments arranged to suit your convenience. weekly, semi- monthly, monthly or open charge accounts. Every purchase will De Protected by our guarantee ef io0es satisfaction eF your money refunded Wlfheut asking any aues- tlnns. -AAg,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
GRAIN SEED TO RUSSIA

San Francisco, Cal. CUP)-Calif- ornia has shipped to Russia enough of it's Calapproved Certified grain and seed to SOW 4000 acres of Rus siaS "sccrched earth"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
HOPE-LAMOUR IN
 STRAND COMEDY
Last Showing Tonight; East Side Kids, Horror
 Bill Move in Tomorrow

A beautiful stage star Is myster- iously killed within sight of Q packed audience in Samuel Gold wyn's They Got Me Covered" a thrilling spy comedy starring Bot Hope and Dorothy Lamour, The picture Is now showing at the pop- ular Strand theater.
 Tho plot involves around the search for Q shorthand notebook containing . complete record of the sabotage plans of an Axis spy ring operating out of Washington. D. c, When the girl who wrote 1t Is kld- mapped, an anticipated reporter at. tempts to locate both her and the precious record, only to plunge him. self, the girl he loves and his friends into dangerous but hilarious situa- tons.
 An outstanding supporting cast, including Lenore Albert, Otto Preminger, Edward Ciannelli, Mar ion Martin and Donald Meek, is seen in this Radio release, directed by David ButIcr. The picture ends It's engagement here this evening at the Strand, so if you haven't yet witnessed this funniest Bob Hope comedy, attend one of today's per- formances.
 And on the same program is an- other smash hit, the mystery drama Might For Crime" featuring Glen da Farrell and Lyle Talbot.
 Opening a four day engagement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
Promising Pictures Feaure Pogrdns Of Local 7heaers
ANN SOTHERN IN
 ROMANTIC FILM
Shares Spotlight With MeIvyn Douglas in LOew.
 POli Offering

A new, vlvacious and utterly charmihg Ann Sothern figures In gay romance tlnged with comieal complications, and leads Melvyn Douglas as a bewildered husband, a merry chase, in 'Three Hearts For Julia", now showing at the Loew Poll theater, where the fllm opened today for an engagement of Ave days, There are dramatic moments among the comedy interludeS, and, while it is not a musical picture, there are some interesting musical moments.
 Douglas plays . news correspond ent, returned after two years abroad t0 find his wife, Julia, has taken up Q musical career, belongs to u feminine symphony orchestra, and has filed divorce papers. There are two rivals, musicians Lee Bowman and Richard Alnely. Reginald owen friendly lawyer, tries to straighten matters out, Douglas imprisonS the wife in, a summer cabin in theihi.ls, the "rivar' lovers beat . retreat and amid hilarious climax the love problems of the musical Ann and her puzzled husband is solved,
 Douglas plays the debonair but puzzled husband convlncingly and comically, and Miss Sothern plays the volatile Julia with dcft skill.
 Definitely establishing a new star in the cinama Armament, M-G-M'S "Tennssee Johnson" opened today as the second half of this double hit program.
 The newcomer to the stellar ranks is Van Heflin, previously seen in Johnny Eager" Kid Glove Killer" and Seven Sweethearts", is all of which he had what amounted to secondary roles. In Tennessee John son" he is the star by virtue not only of his role but of tho above- criticism manner of his enactment.
 Co-starred with Heflin is lovely Ruth HuSsey, and in another big star role, we find lovable Lionel Barrymore, A grand supporting cast includes Marjorie Main, Noah Beery, Sro Regin Toomey and Grant Withers.
 Next Wednesday and Thursday the Loew Poll presents on Its stage, the star treat of the year, for here In person, will be none other than Judy Canova of screen fame. Be sure to be on hand to meet Judy Canova, in person, on the stage of the Loew Poli theater on WedneS- day and Thursday of next week, And on the screen will be Judy's newest and funniest hit, In which she is co-Starred with Joe E. Brown. "ChatterboX.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
ALEC TEMPLETON
 COMING TUESDAY
Wizard of Piano Will Give Concert at Buckingham
 Hall

Alec Templeton. wizard of the piano. will be in Waterbury Tues day March 30, in a concert for Bundles for America sponsored by the Fine Arts Series of the Matta- tuck Musical Art society. The con- cert begins at 8:l5 o'clock.
 Alec Templeton has become one of the leading musical figures to- day by virtue of his artistic per- formances in conventional programs for the pianist, and also as an ar tist at improvisation. comic and serious. His burlesqueing of Bach, grand opera, and the immature ar tist of piano and voice has delighted through his records, over the radio and on the concert stage.
 Born in Wales. MT. Templeton achieved fame on the other side, later coming to this country. He
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
DREAM CAST SEEN IN 1943 CLASSIC
40 Top Ranking Stars Featured in "Star Span.
 gIed Rhythm"

Boosting more than forty top ranking stars, seven song hits and just about everything imaginable in the way of entertainment star Spangled Rhythm" continue to draw capacity attendance at Warmers State theater where 1t is currently in the third day of it's engagement.
 It is without doubt the best and biggest show of shows in screen history and is truly feast for eyes and ears and heart and funnybone.
 No matter who your favorite star is, you're sure to see him--or her in Star Spangled Rhythm" To mention few there are Bing Cros- by, Bob Hope, Fred MacMurray, Franchot Tone, Ray Midland, Victor Moore, Dorothy Lamour, Paulette Goddard, Vera zonina, Mary Martin, Dick Powell, Betty Hutton, Eddie Bracken, Veronica Lake, Alan Ladd and Rochester.
 All the stars mentioned, plus some twenty-four others including Will liam Bendix, Jerry Colonna, Mac donald Carey, Walter Abel, Susan Hayward and Marjorie Reynolds, don't just make a brief appearance on the screen and then vanish, They all really work in the film and the results are said to be absolute tops in movie entertainment.
 The glamour boys and girls really go to town in this story. It tells Of gateman, Victor Moore, who has pretended to his sailor son, Eddie Bracken, that he runs the studio. When Eddie and his pals show up on shore leave, Moore with the help of studio telephone operator Betty Hutton, and the assistance of all the stars, keep up the deception.
 The speciality acts of the various stars who put on show for the sailors, are really terrific. Their singing, dancing and fun-making to the tune of seven hit songs set Star Spangled Rhythm" in an entertainment class by itself.
 "Wrecking Crew" featuring Rich ard Arlen. Chester Morris and Jean Parker is the second big hit of the current show.
 Topping the new show at the State starting Wednesday next is Warner Bros. drama of air warfare in the Pacific. Air Force" starring a large cast of favorites headed by John Garfield, Gig Young, Harry Carey, George Tobias and Arthur Kennedy. Bert Gordon, the famous Mad Russian" of radio fame, re- turns to the screen in the second hit of Wednesdays show, Lets Have Fun" with Margaret Lindsay and John Beal in featured roles.
 Other Attractions coming to the State include The Navy Comes Through" co-starring Pat OBrien and George Murphy; Ann Miller and William Wright in "Reveille with Beverly and among others Joseph Cotton and Dolores Del Rio in Journey Into Fear"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26

Los AnReles-(UP)--When Mrs. Virginia Critchfeld filed for divorce from Thomas L. Critchfleld she was greatly concerned over II articles of community property. They were Il laying white leghorn hens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
VERONICA LAKE
 PAID COMPLIMENT


 New York, March 26,-(UP)-- Vivien Kellems, head of Westport Conn, war plant, said today thai there ought to be Q monument erected" to Veronisa Lake, motion picture star, for disearding her peck a-boo hairdo.
 In an address before tho Brook lyn Women's Republican club, Miss Kellems said that Miss Lakes change of her hair style had eXerted 0 powerful influence for greater safety In war'plants employing wo- men.
 {. "She has been the indirect means of constructive study by safety en- gineers, and today sensible produce tion men are experimenting wi,h new kinds of safety devices and labor-saving machinery because of her" Miss Kellems said.
 She said the American woman would hold on to her feminine ways regardless of war work dress her in slacks and put>a a Gelding torch in her hands during the way; she'll march right home, hop into 0 hot tub and put on a pair of high heel slippers and fiufflest dress she owns"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26

tomorrow at the Strand, is "The Ape Man" biggest horror hit of the year, starring Bella Lugosl and big cast of favorites, and "Kid Dyna- mite" featuring these lovahh toughles, tho East Side KiR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26

is now an American citizen. Born blind he has accomplished great deal and his mastery of the key board is astounding.
 An opportunity to hear him and see him in person is offered the local public next Tuesday. Mrs. J. Winfred Beecher is chairman of the ticket sale and these can also be secured at downtown music store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26

We are now fOrced to sacrifice aI 2ees reductions off regular prices, eur entire ssoo,oo0 stock of ns- tlsnalIy famous makes of Ranges living Room suites, Rugs, Bed- room Suites. Lamps. Lino- Ieums and InIaids, Mattresses and Bedding. studio COuches, Tables, etc., because of the necessity of making room in our warehouses for incoming merchandise.
 Our star feature of this 20f6 Sale is . 3-Pe. richly upholstered Liv- ing Room Suite covered in heavy tapestry, with lnneT-sDring c0i1- stgmctiOn and reversible cushi6ns. new reduced te sIl9.2e.
 Here's Q genuine sale at 2ess dis- e0mmt--ne odds and ends-every piece of merchandise from EegulaF stock. sil made by famous furnl- ture craftsmen. Our regular low prices are stIiI ln effect and alI Tou do is deduct 2oes off any Rem fu eur atoRe.
 AA sf this fine furniture is com nlzMeteA to conform le pEe~wng eaam4aK4gS built baeieAlIg Bomna
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26

Harriet" Is the work of Florence Ryerson and Colin Clements. who have collaborated in the past on a number of minor stage items which have been more appreciated by amateur acting groups than by the professional theatcr. Their new play is not a great one by any means, but 1t is thoroughly compe- tent work seemingly tailored for Miss Hayes, although 1t is several cuts amove a mere vehicle and has in it a quality of general appeal that reminds you in a way of the perennial Life With Father" Their character drawing of th.e members of the numerous and illustrious Beecher family rings true, although doubtless there have been liberties taken here and there for dramatic purposes. The dialogue has vigor and the episcdic story has been doyetailed neatly enough to remove most of the curse that usually af- flictp plays covering a considerable time period.
 Miss Hayes, of course, is superb. Her artistry has been lauded so many times that it seems imDosi- hle to add any new word of appre- ciatien. Whatever may have been your conception of Harriet Beecher Stowe, a visit to the play will leave you with the < delible impression that she must Lave bsen just as Miss Hayes plays her.
 Producer Gilbert Miller has spared no pains to make this one of his top productions and that is saying considerable. The firm and at time. inspired direction is the work of Ella KaZan one of our best younger actors who seems to have been foregoing greasepaint of late for the production end and the just-right settings and cos tunes are the work of Lemuel Ward and Aline Bernstein, respectively
 The play opens just after liar rast Beecher. youngest of that fab ulous family. has married Calvin Stowe, a teacher who is a likable but not forcetul character. The scene in which he meets the family is excellent. The Stoves live in Cincinnati for a time. thcn move tC Maine, their family increasing but their worldly wealth staying al a low level Harriet. homebody and not a tough-minded crusader type at all. begins to write Uncle Toms Cabin" on the instalment plan for financial ,l.asons as much us anything else, and is astounded by the success which her work achieves.
 Financially secure. the family moves to a fine home in Andover Mass. their children grow up ano Harriet secs Ter son go off to the war that, as President Lincoln said her book helped to start. At tho end there is a visit to the President at the White House and an engi'