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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-25
Dewey Slips,
LoueNd Hears
Chance for Taft Seen
by Alice Leneworth
By LoUELLA o. PARSONS
Famcu. Hollywood { olurnaist

CHICAGO. June 24-Your per
ambulatng reporter made the
convention grounds again today.
Yesterdays record of some 20
miles was bettered BY a couple Of
feet which have suddenly become
TOO big for my shoes
learned lot today about poll
tics and personalities but probably
my most interesting experience
was a chat with the fabulous Alice
Roosevelt Longworth.
She gave me an entirely new
slant on the bchind-the-Scenes
activities al this convention while
we were having coffee. She told
me that the nomination was not
in the bag for Dewey as 80 many
others here seem 10 think. She
said that the convention in the
last "a hours had become fluid.
CHANoTNG MINDS
ut means" she said smiling
knowingly, that some Of the
delegates are changing their
minds"
The shrewd political queen who
pulls many strings without ever
making a speech or appearing IN
any OF the smoke filled conference
rooms added:
"If there In q deadlock between
Dewey and Bricker. my friend,
Senator Taft has m excellent
chance Of winning the nomina-
tion."
/ ran into Claire Boothe Luce,
the congresswoman from Con-
neeticut who, as usual, was the
epitome Of smArtness and good
taste. She swirled into town this
morning wearing a blue tailored
suit and hat covered with match
ing cornflowers.
ATTRACTS ATTENTION
She Immediately became the
conventions fashionplste and the
focal point OF attention OF both
the men and the women. But,
with her usual sense OF good tim
Ing. she withdrew Immediately
into a closed meeting OF The plat
form committee and received the
press later.
Another OF the feminine driving
spirits at this convention Is the
gracious Marion Martin OF Ban
cor. Me. She IL the assistant
chairman OF the Republican Ma
tional Committee and the director
Of its women's division. She's
generally regarded as the most
important feminine politician in
the Republican ranks
-soldiers Buy War BONDS Too
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-25
Hughes Walls
.Chi(dgoB|ues
Gets to Convention.
Amt Seen Nuthin' Yet
BY RUPERT HUGHES
Noted historian and Blosr.pher
written Expressly for the
Hearst Newspaper.)

CHICAGO, June 24-This Is the
first political convention I ever
attended. II the Democrats carry
out their threats, 1t Is the last
Republican convention anybody
ever will attend.
The Chicago people don't seem
TO find us very attractive. To them
our visitation is about as pleasant
as il the fences around the stock
yards had broken down. and a
million cattle and goober-fed swine
had stampeded into the hotels.
That's what we look like, act like,
and smell like TO the Windy City
citizens.
BREAKS RECORD
But while my trip here has not
been a complete triumph. have
at least broken one worlds record
up TO now, the long-distance. or
rather the longtime, record for
standing on one toe has been
held for many years by the IA
nous Russian ballet-master, whose
first name was Serge.
I-arrived only four days ahead
OF the convention. So. OF course.
somebody else. who had got there
six days ahead hogged up the
room reserved for my wife and
me. We had dreamed OF some
thing cool on a corner with plenty
OF space and a view OF the spa
cious lake. - ~
The room the hotel people re-
served for US and gave away 10
another turned out to be a broom
closet with two coat hangers and
wardrobe space inside the vacuum
cleaner.
HIS ONLY HOPE
The hours / spent with thee.
Dear IIeart--that is from my
rosary OF prayer 10 the ROOM
lclerk-WeIe- spent waiting for him
TO redeem his promise 10 find Us
something else just as good.
There was always the hope that
the guests in one Of the other
broom closets would go mad, and
have 10 be removed TO the hos
pitsl.
I But I waited In vain. The guests
went mad, but they stayed in
their rooms trying 10 get tele-
phone calls through for food.
drinks. tobacco, ice water, or i'm
1portant people,
Last Chance 10 See Air show To-day
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-25
HIS ONLY HOPE
Air Cadet Killed

Chance to Ne. Air show To-day
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30
Lansing Ell. ID.
Club Has Meeting

The Lansing home demonstra-
ton club met on Monday night.
March 20 at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. 0. Blevins.
The meeting was opened by
singing, which was led by Prof.
]. A. Martin. Inspiring devotion
al was given by Rev. j. S. John
son, after which the president,
Mrs. Ed Eller, took charge of the
meeting and welcomed two new
members, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Spen-
Ger. Club officers for the year
were installed.
Mrs. Boney, home agent, gave an
interesting and worthwhile dis
cussion on the variety of vegeta-
bles.
The club presented Mrs. Boney
with a gift as a token of apprecia-
ton for the valuable assistance to
the Lansing community.
Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess, after which
the meeting adjourned with ev-
eryone repeating the Lords pray
er, led by Rev. Mr.. Johnson.
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Furches News

Mamie Lee, Jim Roe, Mae and
Don Tucker visited friends and
relatives here, Sunday.
Miss Mary Tucker spent the
week end with Miss Grace Lit
tie.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Richardson
visited Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Woodie,
Monday night.
A large crowd attended prayer
meeting held at the home of John
M. Church, Friday night. The
next meeting will be held at Mr..
and Mrs. Maxwell Reeds. Every
one is invited to attend.
~ Miss Frances Richardson lost
a black shoulder strap bag Friday
night, between Cranberry Creek
and Furches.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30
TRIUMPH

I am here at Triumph
Doing my little bit,
Some times I get so nervous,
I think that I will quit.
Then I stop and think again,
Well, this must be done.
Surely we can make the shells,
If they can fire the guns.
Twelve thousand in production,
We try to get each night.
When we are finished with them
here,
They are ready for the fight.
They are detectors, fuses, and
tracers,
And others on the ground,
Before they are completed,
They go through the final
round.
They can them in the canning
room,
Ready to be sent out
To the baby fighting,
So they can kill rat.
And then another thing,
. We all get a pay day here,
Some go out and buy a bond,
While others buy beer.
I would like to be at home,
No other place will do,
But there's so many others,
Would like to be home, too.
When all of this is over,
And we all 60 home again,
There are some who won't be
there,
Someone's friend.
The following poem was writ
ten by Mrs. Geneva Jones, who is
employed at Elkton, Md.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30

sylvania; two sisters, Mrs. Ches-
ter Pennington, and Mrs. Cleve
Sturgill, of Maryland, and a host
of relatives and friends.
About four years ago Walter
protested faith in Christ. He was
unpretentious IN his religion, and
his daily life has been that of a
true christian. He has made it
known to others that he had no
fear of death, and recently express
sed his opinion that a sudden
death was the best way to 60.
In the passing of Walter Crit
fits the community has lost one
of its best citizens. He possessed
high standards of honor and was
always ready to help others. When
death entered his brothers home
a few years ago, he took two of
the children and cared for them
as his own.
When a neighbor or friend need
ed help they knew Walter could
be relied upon.
He was a tireless worker, and
during the last year when his
health demanded fewer activities
and more rest he continued his
work. His strong will power kept
him going even on Saturday until
his heart ceased to beat.
AS a husband he was devoted
and true. His home was one of
genuine hospitality and a home
where peace reigned. He was a
person who spoke we'll of others.
If there was a little good to be said
of another he always managed to
find it however small.
His life was brief but it was a
life well spent. Helton will be
poorer because of his passing, but
none doubt that he has entered a
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30
Green Valley Ell. d.
Club Has Program

The Green Valley home demon,
stration club met at the home oil
Mrs. J. Max Barlow, on Monday
afternoon, March IL.
In the absence of the president
Mrs. E. B. Lewis, the hostess had
charge of the devotional exercise.
The meeting was then turned over
to Mrs. Gorda Boney, who very
ably discussed and demonstrated
gardening, how to make seed
beds and the best variety of seeds
to plant.
The following community pro-
ject leaders were elected: Nutri-
ton and Health, Mrs. J. H. Bar
low; Home Gardens, Mrs. J. M.
Barlow; Poultry, Mrs. Dora Bar
low; Dairy, Mrs. Alex Wilson;
Food Preservation, Mrs. Mayme
Donnelly; House Furnishings,
Mrs. E. B. Lewis; Home Manage
ment, Mrs. Wiley Farmer; Home
Identification, Mrs. J. w. Bar
low; Clothing, Mrs. Earl Snyder.
Community committee chair
men were elected as follows: War
Service, Mrs. J. M. Barlow; health,
Mrs. D. V. Thomas; education,
Miss Mary Lee Lewis; citizenship,
Mrs. Hal Barlow; recreation, Miss
Marguerite Davis; loan fund, Mrs.
E. B. Lewis; and markets, Mrs. J.
M. Barlow.
During the social hour each
member expressed regret that
Mrs. Boney could not be with
them during the summer. eve
feel she has had a great influence
in the upbuilding of our commun-
ity, in her home work and All
club work." one member said,
At the close of the meeting, re-
freshments were served by the
hostess. The club will meet again
in April with Miss Mary Lea
Lewis.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30
ScOttville III. ID.
Club Has Meeting

The Scottville home demonstra-
ton club met at the home of Mrs.
w. D. Huffman, on March II.
The club dues of Is cents were
paid and $1.00 was given for the
Jane S. McKimmon Loan Fund.
A contribution of $7.35 was turn
ed in for the Red Cross with
pledges for more funds from the
eight members present. They al
so asked for some home work,
especially sewing for the Red
Cross.
Mrs. w. D. Huffman gave a
demonstration on meat stew with
dumplings which was served with
the refreshments.
The next meeting will be held
with Mrs. Curren Dixon, April 81.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30

after be given to men under %
and only in exceptional cases will
they be granted to men under 26.
It is not expected that labor un-
ion leaders will try to interfere
with any new draft regulations
affecting the seniority plan. For
the unions seem to be eager, at
this time, to try to improve their
standing with the public. Indi-
cations that union leaders actual
ly mean to enforce their no.
strike pledge and to give their
full cooperation to the war pro-
gram from now on were shown
recently in Detroit when ten I'M
ion men, including a number of
union committeeman were fired
from the Ford plant with full ap-
proval of union heads, for leading
an unauthorized work stoppage.
At that time R. J. Thomas, presi-
dent of the union, called for
drastic and effective action" and
pointed out that the union now
has a strict policy against strikes.
This was the first instance in
which the union has punished
members for participating in a
wildcat strike.
Although there has been no ac-
ton taken by the War Manpow-
er commission toward drafting
young women, it is known here
that this question is being serious
ly considered. The army has re-
peatedly stated that it would like
to have hundreds of thousands
more WACs, but the voluntary
response for WAC recruitment
has been disappointing. Much in
terest has been shown in a recent
poll by the American Substitute
for Public Opinion which showed
that the great majority of people
in this country favor drafting I'M
married women for non-fighting
jobs rather than drafting fathers.
The poll showed, that rs percent
of people questioned preferred
the drafting of women as against
only Is per cent who favored
drafting men with families first.
One interesting part of the sur
vey was the disclosure that more
women than men voted for draft
ing women first.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30
Crunpler News

Mrs. C. C.. Alexander is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Guy Neaves,
for few days.
Mrs. Attic Huddler spent Sun
day night with her daughter, Mrs.
Ed Blevins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webb Huddler
spent Saturday night with Mr..
and Mrs. John Goings.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Rogers Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Webb Huddler,
Sunday.
Mrs. Alice Deborde is recover
ing from serious illness of pneu-
monia in the Ashe hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant Barton
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bar
ton, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barton Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Wyatt, on
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30
'|||ZII[N|dlQNZ!1

Washington, D. c. - Claiming
that the supply of men under SO
available for selective service is
reaching the bottom of the bar
rel" the War Manpower commits
sion is making plans to get rid Of
the "a classification which ex-
empts men in those essential in
dustries which are not directly
engaged in war production. In
addition, war plants are being
asked to free more men in the
Ii to 38 group and there is also
talk of drafting single women for
nOne-combat service,
The, VINO says that under pres
ent rules probably not more than
one out of every ten fathers re-
manning in the "a classification
will actually get into military
service, not only because of the
large number which are in essen
tial occupations but because of
the great leniency being shown
toward fathers by large number
of draft boards. It has also been
found that large number of IA
theirs, particularly in the higher
age groups, are not physically fit
for combat service.
The biggest supply of physical
ly fit men, it is said, are probably
those who have been deferred be-
cause they are employed in war
production plants. In a number
of war plants men have recently
been layed off, but rather than
laying off those who could be ia
ken by the army, some companies
because of seniority rules of I'M
ions, have let men over 38 60 and
kept those under 38.
This procedure was recently at
tackled in New York by Col. Ar
thur McDermott, director of New
York city selective service, who
announced new regulations end
ing this practice. "Our job,"
Colonel McDermott announced,
els to provide men to meet the
demands of the armed forces, and
we cannot be concerned with
seniority questions. These men
between 18 and 38 are a loan to
industry by selective service"
Colonel McDermott also pointed
out that no deferments will here
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30
NOTICE OF SALE

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY
COUNTY OF ASHE
VS..
MARY PENNINGTON HEIRS,
JAMES PENNINGTON AND EN-
NICE PENNINGTON, EFT AL
By virtue of an order and judg-
ment Of the Superior Court made
in the above entitled proceeding,
l, Ira T. Johnston, Commissioner,
will sell to the highest bidder for
cash at the Courthouse door in
Jefferson at one o'clock P. NJ,
on the 18th day of April, 1914, the
following described tract of land,
to-Wit:
Lying and being in Walnut Hill
Township, said County and State
containing 9 acres, more or less
and being the identical land list
ed for taxes in said Township for
the years 1928 to 1913 in the name
of Mary Pennington and-or Mary
Pennington heirs, reference being
made to the title deed to Mary
Pennington, recorded in the Of
flee of the Register of Deeds of
Ashe County for full and COM
plete description.
This March Is, 1914.
Ira T. Johnston, Commissioner
3-16-4t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30
Horse Creek
News
SOCIETY MEETS

The Woman's Society of the
Horse Creek Community club
met at the home of Mrs. Maude
Goss, on Wednesday afternoon,
March %, with seven members
present. The meeting was called
to order by the president, Lester
Clark. Mrs. Harrison Blackburn
had charge Of the program, using
the topic, Seek and Ye Shall
Find"
Mrs. Alex Price, Mrs. J. E.
Stansberry, Mrs. Lee Stansberry
and Mrs. Edward Goss also took
part on the program. The social
hour was enjoyed by all, during
which the hostess served a sweet
course.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30
EXECUTORS NOTICE
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY

A0f1C NOON4
Having qualified as Executor of
the last will and testament of
Mary Lyall, late of Ashe County,
North Carolina, this is to notify
all persons having claims against
said estate to present them to the
undersigned for payment on or
before the 18th day of February,
1915 or this notice will be plead
ed in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said
estate will please make immedi-
ate payment to the undersigned.
This February 18, 1914.
J. D. Burgess, Executor of
Mary Lyall, deceased
2-24-6T
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30
OBITUARY
WALTER D. GRIFFITTS

Walter David Griffitts was
born June z, 1902, and depar-
ted this life March II, 1914, age
Al years, 9 months and 4 days.
In 1880 he was married to Miss
Fannie Thompson, who has been
a loyal and helpful wife. To
this union was born one child,
Robert Lee.
He is survived by his wife, son,
and the following brothers, John,
of Helton; George of Rugby, Va;
Clarence, Helton; Boss, of Penn
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30

HAY FOR SALE-I have sever
al tons of good bailed hay for sale.
SIPS and $3.50 for 100 lbs. See
or write Ben Phillips, Boone, N.
c. (Rt. p, l mile off of road at
Sands. $50 and 4-13-2Tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30

PERMANENT WAVE, SOC!
Do your own Permanent with
Charm-Kurl Kit. Complete
equipment, including 40 curriers'
and shampoo. Easy to do, abso-
lutely harmless. Praised by thou
sands including Fay Mckenzie.
glamorous movie star. Money re-
funded if not satisfied. 3-2-1Otp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30

WANTED-Electric refrigera-
tor, in Al condition. Not over
three years old. See or write
Roscoe Oliver, Silas Creek, N. C.
3-16-4tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30

FOR SALE-One team of dap
pie gray horses. Five years old,
weight about 1900 lbs, with good
harness. See Lonnie johnson,
Bina, N. G. 3-3O-2tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30

better country where joys Of earth
seem small in comparison with
the glory and brightness of that
beautiful city whose builder and
maker is God.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30

FOR SALE-Second hand win
dows and doors and window
frames. Also heavy framing
suitable for barns. See w. L.
Dent, Jefferson, N. C. 3-3O-4tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30

Sunday afternoon.
Miss Marie Barton spent Sun
day in West Jefferson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Goings Wis
tied Mrs. Chas. Phipps, Sunday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30

TYPEWRITER and adding ma
chine service. Factory trained
mechanics. Satisfaction guaran.
teed. Deal Typewriter Exchange,
CO The Skyland Post. It
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30

FOR SALE-One good cook
range with warming closet and
copper tank. See w. w. Elliott,
Smethport. N. C. 3-30-1tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30

WAR BONDS your way ia
back the Wacs, Waves and
Spars.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30

FOR SALE-Oak stove wood,
already cut, 2 cords for $500 de-
livered in West Jefferson. See
E. E. Parsons, Obids, N. c.
3-30-1tp.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-03-30
NOTICE

I have an opening for three ex-
perienced operators. Apply to
Elite Beauty Shop, Wytheville,
Va. Mrs. Ruby Umberger, Man
ager. 3-9-4tc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-08

Donna Lee, 16-year-old singing
sensation, has been signed to a
long-term contract by RKO Radio
Pictures. She Is considered one Of
the finest sopranos developed in this
country in recent years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-08
GROTTO CIRCUS
DRAWS CROWDS
Municipal Stadium Scene
Of Merriment Afternoon
and Evening

Capacity attendance yesterday at
both matinee and evening perform
ances marked the third day Of Yin.
dab 0rotto's 9th annual charity
circus at Municipal Stadium. The
circus is being presented all this
week with matinees at $3.50 and eve
ming performances starting at 1880.
Proceeds Of this years circus 90 to
the orotto's Keep En- Smoking
Fund, to continue to provide Gig
arettes for local servicemen, q serv-
ice which has been In operation for
the past three years.
Pupils attending all local public
and parochial schools, as well as
those in neighboring towns, are be-
ing admitted to the imatinees this
year as guests Of Zindah Grotto.
To orrow the pipils Of st.
Thomas Notre Dame, Watertown
ana Oakville schools will have their
day ct the circus and on Saturday
Wolcott, Middlebury, Bristol and
Naugatuck school children will be
admitted.
Yesterday audiences laughed and
cheered the antics Of the Stevens
Brothers and Big Boy" q giant
Alaskan silver tip bear, the Red
dingtons and their amazing tram
polin presentation, Capt. Packard
and Friscoe's seals, and Count Reno.
the hilarious pantomine bicyclist.
Thrills too are packed into this
two and one half hour show with
such famous stars of the circus
world as Ed and Jenny Rooney, late
stars Of Ringing Brothers circus,
who perform amazing feats Of
strength and daring atop sky high
aerial apparatus. No circus would
be complete without the man on
the flying trapeze" and this feature
Is capably presented by the Harry
LAMAR Troupe Of casting aerialists.
There are cowboys, cowgirls, dogs,
ponies, monkeys and ever so many
other attractions included In the 20
act presentation but the big thrill
comes at the finale when the Aerial
Ortons climb to their swaying poles
atop q rigging $50 feet high in the
sky and proceed to make the audi
ence gasp with their daredevil rou-
tine.
In addition to the circus proper
there Is a colorful midway with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-08
BY ERsKHNE JOHNSON
NEA staff Correspondent

Hollywood, June TITS like old
times--only In technlcolor and n1i-
mus the temperament and the tiger
spins.
In other words, for those whose
screen memories bark back q few
years, Hollywood wears q strange
" familiar air these days.
The movie idols Of yesteryear are
back--in full force. You meet them
at every turn. The war has given
them q new lease on life. They're
back In circulation-and In grease
paint. It's like old home week In
filmtown.
Francis x. Bushman, q magic
name in his day and the equivalent
Of Clark Gable and Tyrone Power
rolled into one, is portraying the
patriarchal Bernard M. Baruch In
WILSON" story Of our World War ]
president.
A casting director with q long
memory recalled that Bushman,
grown bit portlier but still full
Of bounce, bore faint Resemblance
to Americas elder Statesman"
Bushman was called in and prompt-
ly got the important role. Tail and
white haired, the one-time Great
Lover carries his 81 years lightly
and assures all corners that he's
good for the duration and quite O
few years thereafter.
FILM GREATS RECALLED
But Bushman Is only one Of o
half-dozen or more film greats Of
others years who have been recalled
to duty in Wilson" Matt Moore,
another great star Of the silent
days, has the role Of Albert s. Bur-
Lesson, postmaster general, and
Frank Mayo, who was high-voltage
stuff at the boxoffice q generation
ago, is James McReynolds, attorney
general.
Bryan Washburn, another of the
screens immortals, is back in
greasepaint at RKO. He was re-
Gently given a long-tern contract
there and has Just completed an
important role in 1.-THE Falcon in
Mexico"
King Baggott, who easily belongs
in any list Of all-time movie greats,
has returned to harness at MGM
after prolonged retirement. Also
at MGM is Billy Bevan known to
the preceding generation as one Of
the funniest men to flash from the
screen. Four other famed, old