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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-08-10
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-08-10

The more we will back the attack,
the sooner will our fighting men be
back. Buy more War Bonds.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-08-10
Federation In Drive To Speed Legislation For Recover
SION Green Worms Chaos Unless Pluns Are
Ready To Cope With Sudden Peace

Washington, D. C. QLNS).-Wth high government officials
sressng the quick action legislation for conversion
industry peaceme production the American Fed
Grafton of Labor launched vigorous drive to speed up the ire
mendous job of reconversion.
Legislative protection for workers who would be thrown out
employment the millions should the with Germany end
suddenly the immediate objective of the fedeaons campaign
which forecast last week by international Labor News Service
reporting demand by President William Green of the ALL Tor
quick passage of the Kigore bill.
COMMITTEE TO MEET
the the
of kilograms
the klgore bill and other pending legislation
dealing with adjustments
Reynolds emphasized the need of speedy action
tn
and a call issued or
joined Senator Reynolds the call teeaping members OF the
follows
vital Indispensable
rehabilitation
disposition
TIME Is RUNNING
rights well rights during
posv He said
OF
nuran for
quickly this important
legislation because time running out the against Germany should
legislative provision that
contn plunged
wholly unpnIaes for
shutdown with the prob
lens of
possibility
should
unit act legislation"
problem providing jobs 1OOOOWO
who will be dzed from the armed services and for the 20O0
shifted q
of
Congress has already adopted legislation governing the termination Of war
contra
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-08-10
LEADERS SOUND WARNING


Mobilization,
that the German ieal crisis makes early action rehabilitation
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
Youth Fellowship
Holds Meeting

A meeting of the Youth Fellow
ship of the Jefferson and West
Jefferson Methodist churches was
held at Jefferson Tuesday night
at which time committees were
appointed to nominate officers
and make plans for the reorgani-
zation Of a countrywide youth
fellowship group.
Around SO young people were
present. Informal entertainment,
with Mrs. Gertrude Vaught and
Mrs. Lola Porter in charge, was
enjoyed following program on
Thanksgiving, led by Miss Colleen
Little, with Dean c. Jones, Jr.,
giving the devotional.
Plans were made for a meeting
on the Tuesday before Christmas
at Jefferson, with West Jefferson
in charge of the program. Other
groups in the county are urged to
attend this meeting.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
sc ASHE COUNTY MEN
GIVEN EXAMINATION

Continued from Page One)
inson Bledsoe, William Park Gen.
try, Dale Poe, Billy Little, Joseph
Glenn Arnold.
Harold Hudler, Conrad Quentin
Day, William T. Osborne, Walter
G. Brown, Roby Jones Weaver,
Garland r. Johnson, James c.
Caudill, Robert F. Lewis, William
B. Waddell, James Hayes Church,
James Wesley Wood, Van J. Turn
er.
Mont F. Shepherd, Marshall
Ward Black, Fred Raymond Jar
Wis, Bracket D. Hurley, Paul
Davis, Robert S. Carson, Thomas
Greer Holman, Ovid Grin Shatley,
Bobby Jackie Brown, Hoke Allen
Francis, Thomas Earl Ham, Grow
er Clyde Campbell.
Ford Kay Miller, William H.
WEIGH, Robert Lee South, Warren
Roope, Clarence D. Brooks, Thos.
w. w. Howell, Everette James
Greer.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
Government OF The'People

Now that the election is out of the way,
it may be temptation to settle back and
forget about the problems of politics and
government for another four years. We
may feel that the verdict of the majority
of the people has been given and the fate
of our country is now in the hands of the
small group of men we appointed to repre-
sent us in Washington
But actually, if the decisions on the mo-
mentous questions which will face our ma
ton during the next few years, are going
to have any permanent strength, those de-
cisions must continue to come from the
people themselves.
It is of vital Importance, during the
next few years, that we keep informed on
all of the momentous questions that face
our nation and keep our representatives in
formed of our opinions. Both in our for
eign relations and our domestic program
we cannot expect strong, decisive measures
unless they are true expression of public
opinion.
In fighting the war we have learned the
Importance of united action. In planning
the peace it is equally important that we
express the will of our entire people.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
A Job Well Done

Last week, The Southside Virginia
News, published at Petersburg, Virginia,
issued one of the best editions that has ever
come our way relative to the Importance of
preventing forest fires.
The edition shows the relation of loss
brought about by forest fires to the whole
nation and that it is the job of everyone to
help prevent forest fires. This is graphical
ly portrayed by news articles, special fea-
lures, pictures, advertisements and edi-
torial matter. We congratulate the pub
fishers of this paper on the important con-
tribution they have made toward the con-
servation of one of Americas most valuable
natural resources, the forest.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16

but this is merely stop-over, for Tokyo
is still in the distance. This, too, looms
nearer than it did and this is all the more
reason we should put on the steam and put
this drive over.
Ashe county has quota of $161, 100000,
which should not be hard to raise. Christ
mas is coming soon and what could be a
better gift than a war bond? Gifts like
these are helping to bring men in service
nearer home. Let's all work together until
the job is done and buy that extra bond
during the Sixth War Loan Drive!
When we stop to think of the many
Ashe county men, who are fighting on the
world battlefronts, of others, who are pris-
oners of war, of others, who are missing in
action and of still others, who have paid
the supreme sacrifice, shouldn't it be easy
for us to buy that extra bond during the
Sixth War Loan?
Hundreds of Ashe county men have
given that something extra to the fighting
cause. They have earned promotions, CT
tations and medals of the highest order.
Earn their praise here at home by buying
that extra bond during the Sixth War
Loan If it takes extra sacrifice and effort,
just remember it is worth it Buy an
EXTRA BOND.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
"A Reservoir OF Good WIFI

Modern transportation communication,
and the present World war are making it
impossible for us to remain isolated coun-
tries, all strangers to each others ways of
living. We are, as Wendell Willkie, whose
death is so fresh in our minds, so we'll de-
fined it, Zone World" Willkie saw Amer
lea as a leader in this Zone World" On his
trip abroad he found, as he phrased it, "a
reservoir of good will" for the United
States
Most of Mr. Wilkes thinking on the
closer unity of the world geographically
and spiritually, was global. It is a fact that
modern science has drawn us closer to-
gether in space; Willkie hoped that the war
might somehow join us. The general shift
ing of population the scattering of soldiers
in new locations: all this will help to break
down sectionalism and prepare for greater
American federation and understanding.
To cope with the problems of the future
we need reservoir of good will" for each
other here in our own country even more
than we need it abroad
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
Ell. ID. CLUB MEETING
WELL ATTENDED HERE

Continued from Page One)
Miss Hunter took eight of the
garments made from feed sacks
to put on display at the national
grange meeting being held in
Winston-Salem this week.
Of the unusual displays that at
tracted much attention was an
overseas display arranged by Mrs.
Roger Barr.
The devotionals were conduct
ed by Mrs. John w. Luke and
special greetings extended by
Mrs. Ed M. Anderson. More than
100 were present.
Prizes were contributed by the
following: Belk's, Smithey's,
First National Bank, Northwes-
tern Bank, Burgess Furniture
company and The Skyland Post.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
Ia JAP SHIPS HAVE j.
BEEN SUNK BY ALLIES

Continued from Page One)
Reich frontier in the first hours.
Far to the south, the French
First Army went over to the Of
fensive in the Belfort Gap amid
indications that the Germans
might abandon the whole south
ern half of their line and retire
behind the Rhine.
Red Army troops yesterday
wiped out the last enemy bridge
head on the Danube Rivers east
bank south of Budapest and bat
tied forward seven miles in an
outflanking movement east of the
Hungarian capital as Berlin re-
ported that violent street fight
ing had flared again in the city's
southwestern suburbs.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
MORE ASHE MEN ARE
WAR CASUALTIES

Continued from Page OneA
action somewhere in France. on
November 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Walters, of
Jefferson, have received word
from the War Department that
their son, Pvt. Charles H. Wal
tiers, has been missing in action
somewhere in Italy since October
%.
Pfc. Fitzhugh ]. Hash, formerly
of this county and the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Hash, of Crump-
Ter, writes from a prison camp in
Germany that he is well. Hash
was previously reported missing
in action.
Mrs. Ray A. Gentry, of West
Jefferson, has received the Dis
tinguished Flying Cross, the Air
Medal and three Oak Leaf Clust-
ers to the Air Medal, for her hus-
band, Sgt. Ray A. Gentry, who
has been missing in action since
April 9. Sgt. Gentry, who was
tail gunner on a Bit plane, had
been on Is missions before that
time. His plane was on a bomb
ing mission to Germany when
enemy planes were met and it
was thought that his plane fell
into the sea. The Distinguished
Flying Cross was awarded him
for Extraordinary achievement
while a tail gunner on a BIZ air
plane on Is missions over enemy
occupied continental Europe, and
displaying great skill" The air
medal and clusters were awarded
him for fighting for gun posi-
tions and warding off many enc
my attackers" The presentation
was signed by J. A. Ulio, Major
General, The Adjutant General.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
Conservation
Farming News
Weekly Items OF Interest To
AShe Farmers
Rv 7 n Mel ,ATIRTN
BY ]. T. McLAURIN

In 1912, the New River Soil
Conservation District established
some contour lines in one field,
on the farm of L. D. Roupe, who
lives in the Nathan's Creek COM
munity. These lines were used
as guides in strip farming. In
1943 more lines were established
for the same purpose. Just re-
Gently while establishing lines in
another field for next years crop,
Mr.. Roupe made the remark that
strip farming had increased his
yields per acre, and that the good
part about it was that he had lost
no soil on these strip cropped
fields.
Robert Murray has started pre-
pairing a woodland border to be
seeded to sericea next spring. At
the same time he is securing fire
wood from larger limbs and from
a fw scattered trees from an old
hedge row across his pasture.
G. T. Vaught and Robert Muir
ray have already established con-
tour lines on their fields where
they plan to seed sericea in the
spring. This seeding is being done
over a two-year period in strips
due to the fact that these fields
might be seriously damaged if
plowed solid. .
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
ASHE FARMERS TO
HOLD AAA ELECTION

Continued from Page One)
Grassy Greek, Grassy Creek
school; Helton, Big Helton
school; Horse Creek, John
Goss' store; Hurricane, Husk post
office; Idlewild, Idlewild school;
Jefferson, Courthouse; Laurel,
Hammons' store; Nathan's Creek,
Nathan's Creek school; Obids,
school; Peak Creek, Peak Creek
voting place; Piney Greek, Lam
sing school; Riverview, Riverview
school; Silas Creek, Landmark
school; Sutherland, Sutherland
school; Wagner, Wagner post
office; Warrensville, Warrens-
vile school; West Jefferson, West
Jefferson school; White Oak,
White Oak school.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
Parker: News
BY ]. E. PARKER

The first deer to be seen in
this mountain section for more
than fifty years was observed
passing through this community
early Saturday morning. It was
a large buck and tracks of a
smaller one, indicating that an
other had passed in the same di-
rection at an earlier hour. The
government recently placed some
deer in the forest reserve on
Forge mountain and it is pre-
sumed that these had been chas-
ed by dogs or strayed to this Sec
ton and were returning to the
reserve.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Osborne re-
Gently returned to this place
from Elkton, Md, where they
have been employed for almost
two years in defense work. They
were accompanied by their
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Garland Gill, who contem-
plate making their home here.
w. A. Willin, of Treetop, passed
here Friday en- route to Tennes-
see.
Hugh Parker has returned home
from Akron, Ohio, where he has
been employed in defense work
for some time.
B. NJ. Lewis has moved his
from Little Laurel to
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
Obids News

Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow Pen
nington and children spent the
past week end with Mr.. Penning-
tons mother, near Glendale.
Miss Ruby Parsons, of Belcamp,
Md, is visiting her father and
other relatives.
The Obids school has taken part
in two successful drives recently:
The United War Fund and Mem
bership Drive of the Junior Red
Cross.
Miss Lenna Parsons, of Glade
Valley high school, spent the past
week end with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Rufus Parsons.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
9th War Loan Drive

On Monday, November 20, the Sixth
War Loan Drive will open, when Ashe
county people, along with other Americans,
will be given an opportunity to make an
investment in liberty, democracy, victory
and peace! We believe that particularly
Americans here on the homefront should
consider it a real privilege to help in the
war effort through this drive.
The drive to Berlin is well underway;
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
OFFICIAL RETURNS
OF ELECTION GIVEN

Continued from Page OneI
showed a total of 1908 votes were
cast. He also reported that 1853
absentee ballots were sent to men
in service and that 444 were re-
turned. A total of 1907 absentee
ballots were sent to civilians and
ISL were returned.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16

w. r. Browns place, where he
will cut a boundary of timber.
Mrs. T. r. Gentry made trip
to the Jeffersons last week.
Despite the scarcity of people
left in this community, Sunday
School at Baptist Home church is
still progressing.
Farmers are beginning to husk
corn which promises to be about
average for quantity and quality.
Some few have begun to grade
tobacco with indications that the
crop will be up to average in quail
ity.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
BALL INFANT DIES

Funeral service will be held
this morning at HOO o'clock: at
the home for John Lester Ball,
15-day-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Ball, of Lansing, who died
on Wednesday, November 8. Rev.
Mr.. Davis and Rev. Mr.. Rotten
will conduct the service.
Survivors include the parents
and three brothers and two sis
tiers, G1enna, Joe, Elsie, Ray and
Charles.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
SGT. Howell To
Wed English Girl

Announcement has been re-
ceived of the engagement OF Sgt.
Worth E. Howell, formerly OF
Todd. to Miss Evelyn Bell, OF
Wallasey Cheshire, England. A
church wedding is planned in the
near future.
Sgt. Howell is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. c. E. Howell, of Todd,
and has been stationed in England
for some time.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
A Progressive Step

The citizens of West Jefferson and the
officials of the town are to be congratulated
on the initial steps taken at mass meeting
last week toward buying needed freight
ing equipment. Let us hope that the ap-
proved plans will be carried out as early as
possible so that we may be better prepared
to combat any future fires that may break
out here.
This town has been very fortunate; for
in the past, fire losses have been extreme
ly low But there is no definite certainty
that we shall always be spared fire losses.
And in addition to being equipped to put
out fires, it is more important to prevent
them. Often times there are fire hazards
right around us that we do not even stop to
think about. Let's not contribute to fire
losses through carelessness or allowing
fire hazards to 60 without being corrected
Annual fire losses throughout the nation
are climbing steadily toward the half-bll-
lion-dollar mark. Losses in the twelve
months ended with September 80, are es-
timated at $417848, 900. This is step-up
of some $63,OOO,OOO over the comparative
period in 1913.
These figures in themselves mean little.
But if 500 million dollars worth Of proper
ty-homes, factories and an endless array
of personal effects, with 10000 persons
thrown on the pile for good measure, were
lined up en- masse and turned into one huge
bonfire, while the people of the United
States looked on, gasp of horror would
be uttered that could be heard in the next
hemisphere. AS it is, we look at the figures
and yaWn!
Of course, the knowledge that thousands
of people are burned or smothered to death
by fire each year, sends slight shudder
through few of us. However, the MAORI
ty of people have yet to learn the meaning
of caution where fire is concerned. Though
we may think we are cautious, there is
hardly home in the country that does not
contain obvious, easily eliminated fire
hazards Refuse in the cellar and attic,
faulty or improvised wiring improperly
installed heating devices, carelessly stored
inflammable cleaning fluids, gas and oily
rags-is your home free of all these men,
aces? It should be before you can justi-
fiably feel you are doing your part to pre-
vent fire.
Fire prevention authorities work to
pound home one great truth about fire.
Prevention starts with the individual. The
effectiveness of the most elaborate, scien-
tific extinguishing equipment in existence,
- is slight compared with the potential fire
prevention accomplishments attainable if
the individual would only awake to his re-
sponsibility.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
ELKLAND All CLUB HAS
GOOD MEETING THIS MONTH

The Elkland Al club met on
November l, and elected new Of
ficers which are as follows: James
Graham, president; Matte Jones,
vice-president; Mary N. Holman,
secretary and treasurer; Gilda
Scott, reporter; Geraldine Bled-
soc, program chairman and Rina
M. Jones, song leader. Miss Doris
Whitesides gave a very interest
ing talk and several songs were
sung.
The club plans to meet again
on December 6.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
CARD OF THANKS

Since am unable to see each
one and express thanks personal
ly, wish to take this occasion to
thank my many friends for the
many kindnesses and remem-
ORANGES shown me during my
recent illness. Your thoughtful
ness gave me pleasure even in my
illness.
Mrs. H. R. Sexton,
Grassy Creek, N. c.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
SEVERAL ON DEER HUNT

Among those from the county
who went on a deer hunt this
week are: Gale B. Mcmillan, DR.:
J. K. Hunter, Levern Johnson and
Roy H. Grouse. They left on
Tuesday and are expected back
today.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
DAIRY SPECIALIST HERE

R. C. Thomas, specialist in bac-
terioligist, who is working with
the State Board of Health, was
here last week in connection with
the dairy program in the county.
Plans were discussed toward set
ting up a 1abratory for testing
milk.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-11-16
Warrensville News

1t. Jean Ashley has notified
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. 0.
Ashley, of her safe arrival, some
where in England.
Mrs. ]. Gordon Johnson and
son, Gordon, III, of Valdese, are
guests of Mrs. C. Johnson, this
week.
Mrs. Ellen Weaver, E. J. Wea-
yer and son, Allan, of Smethport,
attended service at the Method
ist church here, Sunday.
The box supper given by War
rensville school last Saturday
night, was quite successful. Mu-
sic was furnished throughout the
evening by Harold Ashley, Eldon
Ashley and Jones Weaver. $4,000
was the sum realized from the
sale of boxes. Proceeds will be
used to buy equipment for the
lunchroom.
Mrs. Aldon Turner is at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Ance johnson, convalesc-
ing from a recent appendectomy.
Miss Bobbie Sue Ashby is i'm
proving slowly from a recent ill
ness.
Mrs. w. H. Jones has been i'll
for few days.
Mrs. Vance Ashley is indispos-
ed at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vance Combs at
tended church service here Sun
day.
T.-Sgt. w. P. Coward. of Or
lando, Fla, and Hal Coward. of
Jefferson, visited friends in War
rensville, Sunday evening.
Eldon Ashley and Jones Wea-
yer left for Camp Croft. Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Mccormick.
of Detroit, Mich, were guests of
Rev. and Mrs. Cicero Ashley, last
week.
Mrs. Paul Ashley, Mrs. G.. C.
Howell, Mrs. Roger Ham, Miss
Margaret Howell and Mrs. L. H.
Deese. attended the Achievement
Day of the home demonstration
clubs at West jefferson. Friday.
Mrs. E. J. Weaver, Mrs. Paul
Haynes and Miss Doris White
sides were in Warrensville las
Wednesday.
DR.. J. S. Hiatt preached an in
spring sermon at the Mill Creek
church, Sunday afternoon. The
Quarterly Conference that follow
ed the communion service, was
we'll attended. This is one of the
oldest churches in the county,
having been built before the ad-
vent of the saw mill, all the frame
work of the building having been
hewed by hand.
Those attending from other
churches were Mrs. Roy Elliott
and D. w. Weaver, Smethport;
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Daugherty
and James Daugherty, of Clifton;
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Ashley and
w. L. Jones, from Ashley's Chap
ell; Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Faw and
son, E. J. Weaver, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. P. Shoaf, Mrs. ]. M. Burket+,
Mrs. C.. R. Latham, Mary Eliza
beth Latham and Mrs. Claudia
Johnson, from Warrensville.