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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-10-19
Sublime Autumn

Down through the ages great artists
have bequeathed us masterpieces that have
become immortal, but none, however great,
has ever been able to surpass Jack Frost,
who annually repeats his miracle here,
each October.
A quiet, retiring creature with manner
becoming to man of greatness, this wien
gnome steals about silently at eveningtide,
touching natures garments with his brush
es of comets hair. Here he splashes russell
brown, deep rich wine, the purple of
crushed raspberries, burnt orange and
bright gold There he leaves a spot Of
green untouched, to lend contrast to his
riotous colors. Then again he pauses to
search among his tubes for those pastel
tints of blushing rose, dusty pink, soft
mauve and the pale yellow of buttercups
At first he works slowly, gradually add
ing deeper tones to his canvass as mortals
rush about their daily task, pausing now
and then to admire natures flaming beauty
which surrounds them. After days of con-
tinous painting, he leaves his matches
canvass on exhibition for brief time be-
fore he gradually sobers down his tones
until there is little left to greet Novem-
ber's chill, except warm coat of dark
brown and the promise of another bright
October Fair.
Nature has been generous to this coun-
ty and blessed it with wide variety of the
166 species of trees found in North Caro-
lima. And in no place in the state have we
ever witnessed such a variation of autumn
hues. October has truly given party to
which the leaves by millions have come,
dressed in their BEST that we may drink
deeply of their beauty to be recalled when
all the spendor has faded and the cold
north wind lashes their bare branches.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-10-19
Built On Coal

The majority of American homes are
heated by coal. Because of this there is an
inclination to believe that Goals primary
use is in the home furnace or stove. Ac-
tually, it is used for countless purposes of
which the public is not aware. So far the
coal industry has met every essential need
in spite of strikes. If it had not, our homes
would not only be unheated, but they
would be short of electric light and power.
And that would be the least of our troubles.
Steel mills and trains, in fact our entire in
dustrlal mechanism would grind to halt.
More than 100000 different products de-
pend on coal. American civilian is built
on coal-literally as we'll as figuratively.
Last year the U. S. bituminous coal indus
try mined more coal than had ever been
taken out of the ground in any country at
any time in the history of the world. This
year the country needs an additional ST.
100000 tons. Thanks to the determination
of the industry, the country already has
100000 of them.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-10-19
Lansing Man Is
Active In France

Upon completion of the repair
work to the rail lines and yards
which were damaged during bat
tie in France, an Army Transport
tation Corps railway operating
battalion is maintaining and op-
Grating the Cherbourg Terminal.
The battalion is composed of
experienced railroad operating
men and skilled technicians,
whose duties consist of depot
switching, track and signal main
tenance and construction. The
battalion is set up to run a divi-
sion of about one hundred miles
of railroad and to keep all rolling
stock in repair. Upon taking
over the operation of the French
rails the method of traffic had to
be changed from right to the
left hand trend. This was ne
cessary for the installation of
switch points, as we'll as opera
ton of signals which was hand
led differently on their railroads.
The unit put into operation a
large number of American loco
motives and other equipment.
This battalion has been called
one of the finest operating units
in France by Brigadier General
Clarence L. Burpee, command
ing general of the End Military
Railway Service of the Transport
tation Corps.
Among the men of this battal-
ion is Private Clarence c. Shep-
herd, of Lansing.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-10-19
EAshe Stock Grower
IConsi GINS Herefords

Dewey Cox, of Grassy Creek,
has consigned a fine registered
purebred Hereford heifer to the
Iredell County Hereford sale,
which will be held October 26.
This is the first purebred Here
ford heifer to be consigned to a
promotional sale from the coun-
ty," Roy Grouse, county agent,
said here this week.
dewey also has the honor of
consigning the first Hereford
bull to a sale from the county
which was held at Statesville in
1913. He consigned two bulls to
the Alabama sale in March, 1913,
sponsored by the N. c. Hereford
Breeders Association Mr.. Grouse
stated.
Mr.. Cox says that his affiliation
with the N. c. Hereford Breeders
Association has been very help
full to him in selling his surplus
purebreds and in improving his
own herd. He urges other pure
bred breeders to join the associa-
ton as they can have the same
advantages.
The 16-months-old heifer he is
consigning to the Statesville sale
is "Angeline Domino Oath" Her
sire is "Rosemont Prince Domino
6th," a bull with the breeding of
two register of merit w. H. r.
Hereford Super Superior
3rd" and "Star Domino 9Th" The
sire of the heifer also sired the
bull entered in the Statesville
sale last year.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-10-19
RecOnversiOn Plan?

In front lines and fox holes there's little
talk of reconversion-by that name at least.
Between determinations of Huns and Japs,
though, our troops think often enough
about jobs to come home to.
There's plenty of talk about reconversion
here, which is as it should be for it is up to
us at home to provide those jobs. But
while everybody's talking about recover
sion, almost nobody Ito paraphrase Mark
Twain's remark about the weather) does
anything about it.
Certainly industry, willing and eager to
do it's share and more, must have the bene-
fit of something better than official talk to
solve its many reconversion problems. It
must, for instance be permitted, through
sane and realistic tax policies, to set aside
enough money to accomplish the reconver-
sion that everyone is counting on.
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WAR FUND TOTAL
is NOW OVER 100000

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Store, $1,000; Grover Miller, $1.OO;
Skyland Beauty Shop, $1,000;
Parker Tie Co., $500; and Wade
E. Eller, $500.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Dent, JEFF
ferson, $4,000; Mrs. J. M. Barlow,
MIR. and Mrs. j. H. Payne, w. w.
Dickson and Mrs Rebecca Miller,
$1,000 each; Mr. and Mrs. Jen-
nings RAIDER, $500; Mr.. and Mrs.
John R. Goings, $1.OO; Carl Blew
ms, $500; V. c. Lillard, $780,, J.
E. johnson, $500.
Brandon home demonstration
club, $500, contributed by Mrs.
Ben Dollinger, $1OO and Mrs. M.
A. Shepherd, $1.00.
Grassy Creek home demonstra-
ton club, $500, contributed by
the following: Mrs. w. P. Col
ward, Mrs. Arlene Ronggos, Mrs.
Jake Pierce, Mrs. Clyde Cox,
Mrs. Walter Blevins, Mrs. S. o.
Osborne, Mrs. R. c. Pierce, $1.OO
each.
Chestnut Hill home demonstra-
ton club, $500, contributed by
the following: Mrs. Eugene Walk
er, Mrs. Carl Blevins, Mrs. Tom
mic Huddler, Mrs. R. P. Huddler,
Mrs. Howard Vaught, Mrs. H. E.
Bell, and Mrs. Howard Coward,
$1.00 each.
Yates Store, Warrensville, Mr..
and Mrs. Norman Hege, Warrens-
vile Methodist Sunday school,
McNeill's Store, Glenn GRAPHICAL,
and Miller's Grocery Store, $500
each.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-10-19
The Best In Dairying

American people have long made
name for themselves by attempting to
reach the top in anything they undertake.
This is as it should be, as it makes for
progress and development. This county
has many farmers who have made real
progress in developing dairy herds; but
here are many others, who still have long
way to go. Records have proven that if
a man is in the dairy business to make
profit, he can make greater profit with
less hard work by improving his herd
through good breeding practices.
The sale of purebred registered Guern-
sew cattle, to be held here on Saturday, will
bring some of the finest animals of this
type, in the state, to Ashe county. We con-
graduate the Jeffersons Rotary club and
other sponsoring agents and urge every
farmer, who can, to attend.
This is a forward step and through such
promotions the dairy program in Ashe
county can be improved This is one of the
leading dairy sections in North Carolina
and we see no reason why it cannot even
tually become one of the foremost dairy
sections of the nation if enough people
plan and work to make it so. It is SO Won
derfully endowed by nature for such de-
velopment.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-10-19
Save The Soil

At an inspirational meeting of the New
River Soil Conservation District held last
week, some definite postwar plans were
made toward the improvement of the soil
and hence, increasing its productivity.
We hear about starting from the ground
, up, or beginning at the bottom to make
postwar plans and from this viewpoint, we
can think of nothing more suitable for Ashe
and Allegheny counties. The soil is not
only important to farmers, but to business
and industry And certainly in these two
counties more people are directly engaged
in agricultural enterprises than in any
other field.
By conserving the soil we not only help
ourselves, but future generations. The
goal set for the district to get soil con-
servation plan made for every farm in the
district and carried out, should mean much
and we urge that it be carried out We be-
1ieve that every forward-thinking farmer
will not only be highly in favor of such
plan but will do all he can to carry it out
on his farm.
Plans for different farms will vary.
Some will be badly in need of reforestation.
Others may need changes in the methods
of cultivation, many will need improved
pasture lands. We believe every farmer
owes it to himself to have plan made of
his farm and then carry it out. If you have
not made application to the soil conserva-
ton office to have your farm gone over and
plan made for soil conservation practices
adaptable to it's needs, do so at once.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-10-19

man in service if he were requesting
something that he really needed. That re-
quest is being made of you through the
United War Fund Drive. Funds raised
serve the needs of the men in service as
well as women and children in countries
that have fallen to our enemies. The need
is great and urgent. Make your contribu-
ton today and make it as generous as you
can.
Let's put Ashe county over the top.
Your contribution is part Of what you
can do here on the homefront in the war
effort; but it is an important part. Let's
all cooperate and raise Ashe county's quo
ia.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-10-19
LEGION MEETING HERE
is WE'LL ATTENDED
Continued from Page One,

Continued from Page Onel
Scarf Morrison, of Statesville,
were presented by Mr.. Johnston
AID spoke briefly.
The meeting was opened by the
local post commander, w. w.
Terry, who turned the meeting
over to Mr.. Johnston, following
the opening rituals.
Special welcome was extend
ed by Mrs. Ira T. Johnston, chair
man of the Ashe auxiliary unit
and by Mrs. Wright, district di-
rector. Mrs. Wright outlined
some plans for the coming year
and urged that all units work
hard on membership.
P. c. Wright, membership
chairman for the district, was
recognized and commended for
the record already made in the
legion membership drive.
During the evening, special
music was rendered by Mrs.
Sharpe S. Shoemaker and Mrs.
Carl B. GRAPHICAL and Mr.. James
I. Story.
In addition to good represen-
tation of members of the legion
and auxiliary, throughout the
fifteenth district, several local
people who were special guests,
were recognized.
Special arrangements of fall
flowers added to the attractive
ness of the setting for the ban
quet meal.
Following the program, infor-
NAL dancing was enjoyed by a
number of members and guests.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-10-19
To Demonstrate
Tobacco Grading
Week OF Oct. q

Mr.. J. O. Armstead, represen-
tative of the tobacco branch of
the U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture and the marketing division
of the State Department of Ag-
riculture, will conduct series of
tobacco grading demonstration
meetings in Ashe county in CO.
operation with the county agents,
it has been learned here.
Tobacco growers are urged to
attend one of the meetings listed
below to learn up-to-date meth
DDS of grading and handling of
Burley tobacco to receive high
est market prices. Growers who
properly prepare their tobacco
and put it on the warehouse floor
can be assured of getting the
market price," Roy Grouse, coun-
ty agent, said here Monday. "a
grower can get just as much for
his crop on the market as a "pen
hooker" can if the tobacco is prop
erly graded and put on the mar
ket in good condition." he con-
cluded.
The list of demonstration points
follow:
Roy, Graybeal's, Ashland, Mon
day, October % at 1000 a m; ].
C. Little's, Clifton, Monday, Oct.
% at 200 p. M; M. H. Dollars,
Smethport, Tuesday, Oct. "a, at
1000 q. M; F. M. Aliens Wagon
er, Tuesday, Oct. "a, at 200 p. M;
j. f. Tenders, Crumpler, We'd
nesday, Oct. Is, at 1000 a. M; and
Dewey Cox's, Grassy Creek,
Wednesday, Oct. Is, at 200 p. m.
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CHERRY TO SPEAK
AT COURTHOUSE MON.

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and explained that Mr.. Cherry
would have a message of impor-
lance to every citizen.
Court is exepcted to adjourn
around 12:45 noon and Mr.. Cher
ry will speak Immediately. The
speaker visited Ashe county last
spring and spoke to the Rotary
club, but this is his first public,
appearance here since he begarT
his campaign and there are many
who are looking forward to hear
ing him.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-10-19
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
NORTH CAROLINA

AOF1E COON1
Having qualified as Admins
tratrix of DR.. B. E. Reeves, late
of Ashe County, North Carolina,
this is to notify all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate to
present them to the undersigned
for payment on or before the 10th
day Of October, 1945, OF this no
tice will be pleaded in bar of their
recovery.
. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make immediatss
payment to the undersigned.
I can be seen at my home every
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday,
100 to 500 o'clock p m.
This the 10th day of October,
1914.
Mrs. B. E. Reeves, Admins
tratrix Of DIR. B. E. Reeves,
deceased. 1O-19-6tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-10-19
Oval News

Mr.. Shurm Shepherd, of
Coatesville, Pa, spent Saturday
in West Jefferson.
Mrs. Fannie Sheets visited MIR.
Walter Winebarger, Sunday.
The revival meeting, which
was being held at Bethel Church,
closed Thursday, because of the
illness of the pastor, Rev. Levi
Greene.
Mrs. Doughton Sheets and Miss
Ruth Shepherd spent Sunday ev-
ening with Mrs. Freeman Sheets
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-10-19
RECORD CROWD MAY
BE AT STOCK SALE SAT.

\oollt1'iOS GU lIoP7l age SUleJ
grand opportunity for Ashe coun-
ty dairymen to get some good ami
mails with high production rec
ords," an official said.
The Kraft Cheese Company,
West Jefferson, will give a pure
bred Guernsey heifer at a draw
ing OF the purchasers of bulls at
the sale by Kraft Cheese patrons.
Coble Dairy Products will also
give a purebred Guernsey heifer
to a purchaser of bull by their
patrons at drawing. This means
that two heifers will be given
away absolutely free to the lucky
purchasers of bulls, it was ex-
planned.
The following North Carolina
Guernsey breeders are consigned
for the sale animals with high
production records. Thurmond
Chatham, owner of the Klondike
Farm, Elkin, N. c., is consigned
two bull calves; Mr.. A. L. Brown,
owner of the Clear Springs Farm,
Concord, N. c., is consigning one
bull calf and one heifer calf; DR..
c. [. Carlson, owner of the Shady
Oak Farm, Greensboro, N. c.. is
consigning one heifer calf; Zeb
V. Gambill and o. T. Fowler,
Pfafftown, have consigned four
heifers, three of which are over
one year old; John Sprunt Hill,
owner of the Wakefield Farm,
Wake Forest, is consigning a year
ling bull and also one heifer calf
from the Hillandale Farm, Dur
ham, N. C.
! T. Holt Haywood, owner of the
Arden Farm, Clemmons. N. c.,
is consigning a bull calf; DR..
Eric c. Kunz, owner of the Fan
ming Field Farm, Arden, NJ c.,
is consigning one two-year-old
bull. one heifer calf and one
yearling heifer; Mr.. F. E. Lykes,
owner of the Milton Farms. Ar
den, N. c., is consigning a bull
calf; P. M. Neisler, owner of the
Archdale Farm, Kings Mountain,
N. c., is consigning two bull
calves and one heifer; H. r. Play
ford, owner of the Skybrook Farm
of Hendersonville, N. c., is con-
signing a bull calf; Sanford and
Blackwelder, Mocksville, N. c.,
consigned two heifer calves and
one bull calf; and Mr.. Ward
Snarr, owner of the Wardhaven
Farm, Siler City, N. c., is con-
signing fine bull of breeding
age, whose dam, Rocky Reach
Patti, has produced 1928 lbs.
of milk and 577.8 pounds of but
terfat. She is the daughter of
the outstanding Guernsey sire,
Valor of Jewel, that has ten sons
and daughters in the Performance
Register of the American Guern-
sey Cattle Club for approval.
The Rotary club has moved it's
regular meeting from Thursday
night to Friday night, October 20,
at 7:3O, in order to have the Of
ficials from the Guernsey Breed
ers Association, consignors and
others connected with the sale
present at the banquet.
Roy Grouse, county agent, said
catalogs may be obtained at his
office, if they are desired before
the day of the sale.
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CASUALTIES LISTED
AMONG ASHE BOYS
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one sister survive. A memorial
service is planned for him on the
fifth Sunday in this month.
News has been received of the
death of Cpl. Louis Childrey in
France on September 81, of
wounds received on September
10. Cpl. Childrey was a graduate
of Lansing high school where he
was a member of the football
team. He came to Lansing from
Oxford Orphanage, where he was
an honor student and an Eagle
Scout. He was employed by the
Skyland Post for almost two
years. Cpl. Childrey has been
overseas since December. He is
survived by three brothers, c. T.,
j. w., and Silas, of Reidsville. and
two sisters, Mrs. Gordon Creech,
of Reidsville, and Mrs. Edwin
Anderson, of Richmond, Va. One
brother, S.-Sgt. Charlie Childrev,
is with the army in New Guinea,
Pvt. Vasco Yates, son of Mr.
and Mrs. B. C. Yates, of Warrens-
vile, has been missing in action
since September IA somewhere
IN France, according to news re-
celved last Friday by his wife,
the former Miss Ruth Killen.
Sgt. Grant B. Sharpe, son of
MIR. and Mrs. Andy Sharpe, of
Clifton, was slightly wounded in
action somewhere in Italy on
September rs, his parents have
been notified.
Pfc. Lester Moretz, SON of Mr..
and Mrs. Dewey Moretz, of
Fleetwood, was slightly wounded
IN action in France, September
IL. He has written his wife. the
former Miss Marie Kimberlin.
that he is recovering nicely in a
hospital in France.
Pfc. Delmer Powers, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Powers, of
Tuckerdale, was slightly wounded
IN France but is making normal
Improvement.
Joseph Porter, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thad Porter, of Buffalo, has
been wounded in action in the
European theater of war it has
been learned. His wife is the
former Miss Myrtle Ruth McCoy.
Complete details were not avail
able as to his condition.
Pfc. Bill Emmett Mcmillan of
the Marine Corps, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Mcmillan, of Havre de
Grace, Maryland, formerly of this
county, has been wounded in the
Pacific war theater and is now
hospitalized somewhere in that
area. He is a grandson of Mr..
Emmett Mcmillan, of West JEFF
ferson.
Pvt. Charlie H. Hart, reported
missing in action August "a, was
killed on that date, the War De-
partment has notified his wife,
the former Miss Beu1ah Coldiron.
He had been in service almost
two years. His parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Hart, of Whitetop,
Va. his wife, nine-months-old
son, three brothers and two sis
tiers survive.
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Idlewild News

Mrs. Taft Baker, who has been
Ill at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Church, has
recovered and returned to her
home, her many friends will be
glad to know.
Misses Lucy and, Mary Church
and Mrs. Felix Church visited
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Church. Sun
day evening. Mrs. Church's sis
ter, Mrs. c. B. r. Hartzog and
children also visited them on
Sunday.
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ASHE SUPERIOR COURT
WILL OPEN MONDAY

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public affray; Calvin Blevins, at
tack with deadly weapon; Thur
man Royal, transporting liquor
and driving car while under the
influence of intoxicants; Jack
Combs, for the theft of a horse,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-10-19
Give To The United
War Fund

The United War Fund drive is still on,
for we are still short of our quota of S.
10000. Are you among those who have not
yet sent in contribution?
We do not believe there is single per-
son in Ashe county who would turn down