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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

Pfc. Sidney S. Absher, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Absher, of
Nathan's Creek, who is now sta
toned at Camp Hoan, Calf, sent
a newspaper story in a recent
letter, taken from a California
paper, telling of his battery win
ming the record for Anti-aircraft
firing by 79 per cent. Pfc. Alb
sher has been in service since
June, and took his basic training
in California.
Pvt. Gale F. Bare, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Felix Bare, is stationed
at Camp Mccain, Miss. He is
spending a 15-days' furlough at
his home at present.
Douglas w. Farmer, M &c, son
IF Mr.. B. B. Farmer, of Mary
land, formerly of this county,
writes the following letter from
Oran, North Africa:
Dear Dad:
I saw a little something yester-
day I want to write you.
Evening colors are quite a
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

thing in this city. In the central
part of the city there are three
flags flying. The Stars and
Stripes, The Union Jack, and the
Tricolor. In late afternoon you
can hear a band playing, ap-
preaching the square, and halted
to attention. The bugle sounded
and the band played. Two Amer
lean doughboys, two English
Tommies, and two French gren-
adiers stepped forward under
their flag. The Marseillaise was
played, and the crowd snapped to
attention. The Tricolor started
slow descent, and the band play
ed God Save The King; The I'm
ion Jack came gradually down;
Then the Star Spangled Banner
was played, and when Old Glory
started defending, a lump came
in my throat, and I though that
the grandest flag in the world.
God make me worthy of her. The
flags were folded in unison, and
the crowd cheered. It was an in
spring sight, in a foreign coun-
try. The United States, Great
Britain and France are three
great nations, moving together.
No nation can stop them.
The Germans and Italians were
whipped to standsti11 in North
Africa, and then kicked out. The
same thing will happen wherever
we meet them or the Japs, on
land, or sea, or in the air.
It will be good to get back
home again, but we have a great
job to do, and until it is done,
sailors must fight on land and
sea, they say.
Well, keep the home fires burn
ing, and when the Lights Go On
Again., we'll celebrate Victory
together.
Love and best wishes,
Your son,
Douglas Farmer,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

Pvt. Claude III. McNeilI, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clint McNeill, of
West Jefferson, is taking his ba-
sic training at Camp Wheeler,
Ga. He entered service two
months ago, and writes that he
is liking his work very much.
Pvt. Joseph E. Goodman, son of
Mr.. Letcher Goodman and the
late Mrs. Goodman, of Oval, is
taking his basic training at Camp
Shelby, Miss. He entered serv-
ice last month.
Pvt. Willie B. Howell, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Howell, of
West Jefferson, is now stationed
at Iceland, and writes that he is
getting along fine. He has been
in service for the past three years.
Pfc. Joe N. Howell, another
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Howell,
is stationed somewhere in Eng
land, and writes that he is fine
and that England is a beautiful
country.
Cpl. Woodrow w. Howell, also
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Howell, is stationed at Camp But
ner, and likes his work very
much.
Pfc. r. G. Miller, who has been
spending a 15-day furlough in
West Jefferson with his wife and
other relatives, left Wednesday
for Nashville, Tenn, where he
will be, stationed.
Pfc. Harold Long, of the Ma
rine Air Corps, son of DR.. and
Mrs. L. L.. Long, of West Jeffer-
son, writes from California, that
he is getting along fine. He is
expecting to be transferred over
seas soon.
Sgt. Carl Roland, son of Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Roland, of Cliff
ton, has been in service since
July, 1941, and was recently
transferred from Florida to New
York. He writes that he is liking
his work very much, and says to
tell all his friends "hello".
Joe G. Neal, son of Mr.. c.. S.
Neal, of Jefferson, who is with
the U. S. Navy, is now somewhere
in the Pacific and writes that he
is getting along fine. He recent
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

ly received a promotion to a
CoXsWain.
J. E. (Jimmy) Rhodes, Phi. NJ,
&c, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Rhodes, of West Jefferson, writes
from somewhere in England that
he is getting along fine and to tell
all his friends hello.
Raymond Henry Shatley, SIC,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Quincy Shat
ley, of Jefferson, has been in the
Naval service for the past ten
months, and is now on the USS
Hornet, and is somewhere in the
Atlantic.
Carol Dean Shatley, another
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Quincy Shat
ley, of Jefferson, entered the Ma
Wy last month, and is taking his
basic training at cambridge, Md.
He writes that he is liking his
work very much.
III. Howard Elliott, AS, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Elliott, of
Smethport, is home on leave from
cambridge, Md, after finishing
boot training, and says he likes
his work very much. Howard
graduated from Jefferson high
school last year, and visited the
school on Monday.
Cpl. James d. Rhodes, son of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Rhodes, who is stationed at Lowe
Field, Texas, writes that he is
getting along fine in the Air
Corps. He has been in service
for a year.
Pvt. Starret w. Mullis, who is
stationed at Fort Bragg, spent
several days at his home, last
week, after being called here due
to the death of his father, Mr.. r.
D. Mu1lis, of Bina. Pvt. Mullis
is a member of the Field Artil-
lery.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

Pfc lanes Rotten, formerly of
TRarneaSuille, is home on fur
1eaugh, this week. He is now sta
9ned In Louisiana.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

Cpl Kay L. Eller, Jr., Of War
uensIa8e, is with the A. T. c..
Sfaf7onea somewhere in Africa,
and has been overseas for almost
u year He is the son of Mr.. and
>Mrs. X T.. Eller.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

CpA SxzEfh Shoemaker, who has
&saen stationed at Fort Logan,
Colo, fnr several weeks, has
6een TIE nsferred' to the Army
AIR Base, at Lincoln, Neb. He is
G0ExnerEy nf Warrensville.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE
BOYS BACK HOME

I arm writing you a short let
ter, and every word is true
Don't look away, draft dodgers,
for it is addressed to you. You
feel at ease and glory, being back
in the old home town. You cook
up some pitiful story, so the
draft board turns you down. You
never think of the real men, who
leave there, day by day. You on
ly think of their girl friends, you
will date while they're away.
You sit and read your paper, you
jump up and say we'll win. But
where did you get that 1--WE"
stuff? This war is won by men.
I guess that's all now, 'slackers"
I suppose your face is red. Am
erica is no place for you. I mean
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

Pv1 Geo. v. Hartzog, son of
Mrs Sallie Hartzog, of Idlewild,
has been in service for the past
two months, and is now receiving
Eas7c training at Camp Wheeler,
Ga. L
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

A-C Joseph p. Worth, son Of
Mrs. Ina P. Worth, of Jefferson,
writes from Miami Beach, Fla,
that he is getting along fine and
expects to be moved soon for
further training.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

sgt Clyde Howell, son of Mr..
and airs. W J. Howell, of Jeffer-
SON. writes from Camp Swift,
Texas, that he is getting along
.Elne-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

Cpl. Thomas Johnson, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson,
of Silas Creek, is spending a
ffteen-day. furlough at his
home. He plans to return to
Camp Atterbury, Ind, this
week end. Cpl. Johnson, who
has been i'm service for some
time, says he is liking his
work very much.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

CAPT. Joseph J. Eller, who is
Stationed at Camp Tyson, Tenn,
Is with 1.-THE medical department,
YGhere- He is also the son of Mr..
and Mrs K L. EI1er.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

Doughton L. Bare, Petty Officer &C. left and Cpl Joe
Bare the of Mr. and Mrs Wiley Bare of Nathans
Creek Doughon entered the Navy year ago. and
stationed in Cuba Joe is maneuvers in Lous-
He has been in service since November Both boys like
their work very much
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

Pvt- Robert L. Church, son of
Hlx- and Mrs. w. E. Church, of
Ef1lgmSld, has been in service
since last month, and is stationed
All Camp Shelby, Miss. He writes
that he is getting along fine
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

y FPvt. Robert Ebert johnson, son
of Mr.. and Mrs r. G. Johnson, of
>War1egVaIle, who is now on
r.xaanervers in Tennessee, has
szs5ezssa spending a few days at his
E1nmg.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

SSgt. Howard Church, son of
fMr:. and Mrs. W. e. Church, of
udsexaiTIa, mas been in service for
THE gust three years, and is now
Sstas5pned somewhere overseas.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

A-C Thomas Johnston, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira T. Johnston, of
Jefferson, who is stationed at Mi
ami Beach, Fla, writes that he
is getting along fine with his
work.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

sRvs. Warren G. I'll. HartsOg, son
OF MIR. and Mrs. c. E. Hartsog, of
flask, lis now in Panama. and
~ansfes that he lis getting along
zEne. He says to tell all his
sssas4i{tss 4ftfello'', @and that he would
{ s-isake Sc See them.
C.N Sheets, Phi. M. &c, son of
Evfxs. ,R. @. Sheets, of Wagner,
vstxp lbs 71sw stationed at the Ma
wasE ..a1a Sssataon Norfolk, Va,
Ssspeafas IRE aaoiidays at his home.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-01-13

Pvt. Howard C. Hodges, former
ly of this county, who is station
ed at Camp Reynolds, Green
Vile, Penn, sends in the follow
ing letter:
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23

ing warm, fair weather and when
the soil is dry will be easier to
cure, store and grade for market.
Before harvesting sweet potatoes
for storage, curing and storing faci-
hties should be ready and labor
and containers should be provided
to complete the job as quickly as
possible. Better curing is obtained
when the storage house is filled
completely within two days. Well
constructed, Slated crates are
preferable harvesting and storage
containers and they are economical
in the long run When this type of
container is not available, use ham
pers or baskets which provide ade-
quate ventilation
Various implements are used for
digging, but a large turning pillow,
preferably IA or 16 inch, with
a shield inch rolling coulter set
on the beam, to cut the vines with
out damaging the sweet potatoes
is recommended
Either tractor or mule drawn
ploWs may be used when properly
adapted A smaller turning pillow
may be used by barring off one
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23

side of theb ed before blowing out
the sweet potatoes.
Although a middle-buster is Of
ten used to dig sweet potatoes, it
is Impossible to prevent damage
in digging WIN THIS type of imple-
ment. In using this implement, it
usually is necessary to cut the
vines before digging.
Sweet potatoes should be handled
as carefully and as little as possible
from the time they are dug until
they are marketed. They should be
picked up by hand within an hour
after digging and never left in the
field over night. They should new
er be thrown into piles, thrown
loose IN a wagon, or poured into
sacks, but should be carefully plac-
ed in crates or hampers as they are
picked up.
Partial grading at harvest time
will save extra handling and saves
storage space. Store the sweet po-
tatoes in the field containers rather
than in bins and. do not distrub I'M
til ready to pack for market.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23

ton Gas recommended by the man
ufacturers) to the wash water will
greatly aid the production of milk,
carrying a much lower bacteria
count, in the production of clean
milk and in controlling mastitis.
Careful digging and handling of
sweetpotatoes to prevent cutting,
bruising or breaking the skin will
help prevent loss in storage and
reduce the percentage of low grade
or Gull sweetpotatoes, according to
extension horticulturists of State
College.
Sweetpotatoes may be harvested
for early market when they reach
marketable size regardless of sea-
son or maturity. The part of the
crop which is intended for storage
should be well matured before har-
vesting.
following of the vines, under
normal seasonal conditions, is the
best indication that the sweet po-
tatoes are ready for digging. The
crop should be dug before the first
killing frost regardless of stage of
maturity. Sweet potatoes dug dur
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23

ly draining the milk from the I'D
der more milk will be obtained
than by practicing a slow milking
process.
Through carefully planned tests
it has been found that, many cows
may be trained to milk out in
three minutes without having to
strip. especially if this plan of fast
milking is started when the cow
is fresh with first calf.
The training for a quick and
complete milk out, without a slow
stripping process, is important
whether hand milking or machine
milking is practiced Habits train
ed into cows when milking at first
calving stay with many cows
through their milking life.
Washing the cows udder in wa
ter lis to 100 degrees Fahrenheit
serves as a stimulus, helping the
COW to .let down. her milk more
rapidly at milking time After the
washing process, about one minute
is required for the stimulating reac-
ton which lasts seven to mine min
utes. The greatest ''let down"
takes place two to three minutes
after the udder washing which
bears out the Importance of milk
ing Immediately after each udder
is washed instead of washing all
the udders before the milking is
begun.
The addition of a chlorine solu-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
Canton News

Mrs r. NJ Crisler and daughter
Annie Jane have returned home
from their vacation.
Mrs Mary Smith of New Orleans
and Lucille M. Hill of Merryvale,
La, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Smith.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23

Mrs. Annie Lee Brewer is visit
ing her sister, Mrs Ernestine Stok-
es in Jackson.
Miss Louise Sutton has returned
from Grenada, where she visited
her grandmother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Johnson are
the proud parents of a baby girl.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
RETURNS FROM VACATION

Mrs. Thelma. Saddler, Director of
the USO-T. A. Lounge has returned
to the city after vacation spent
in her home in New York.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
On The
Agricultural Front

Milking COWS fast is one inexpen-
sive way to get more milk, accord
ing to extension service dairy spe-
cialists who point out that by quick
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-14

THE CANNING season is in
full swing. We know. because
OF the many telephone calls ask
ing for canning information. All
of these we are happy to an
swer, but ii is difficult TO give
complete information over the
telephone difficult for you
who are in the midst of canning
TO take down all lengthy can
ming instructions.
To make IL easier for Detroit
Times readers with their can
ming we recently printed a
full page OF canning information.
II you missed that full page, we
have il all down on four-page
leaflet for you.
Why not send for this leaflet
and have il at hand when you
start 10 CAM Simply enclose
5 cents TO cover mailing
charges and send your request
10 Prudence Penny, The Detroit
Times, Detroit 81. Mich.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-14
Home Decorating
For Amateurs

THIS FALL there are too
few painters and decorators &c
fill the demand so many home
makers will be doing their own
decorating for the first time.
Follow these helpful suggestions
and you will be surprised at the
expert looking results YOU OBJ
tain.
Measure the room carefully
and be sure 10 buy enough
paper to cover the walls with
out skimping. Mark the exact
amount of wallpaper needed for
the room on the back Of pc.
ture where il will be handy Tor
the next time you redecorate.
No grease spots will penetrate
new paper if you apply a thin
coat of white shellac TO the
spots before papering the room.
Dark paper half way up the
walls gives the effect OF a
lower ceiling.
Remove blisters from new
wallpaper by covering he spot
with a piece of clean white
paper, then pressing with
warm iron.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-14

USE A ONE-YARD remnant
for this apron gaiety. Pattern
1884. Add contrast applique
ruffles. You'll love the trim
waistline, nonskid straps.
Pattern 1854 comes in sizes
small (14-16). medium 18-20l,
and large (40-42). Small size
takes l yard 35-inch and Il
yard contrast.
Send 20 cents in coins for
every Anne Adams pattern,
which includes a needlework
pattern of useful and decorative
motifs for linens and garments.
Write plainly name and address,
style number and size.
Send your order 10 the Anne
Adams Pattern Department,
The Detroit Times. Detroit 81,
Mich.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-14
Blaze Of WHITE NECkWEAR
DAZZLE YOUR DARK DRESSES!
L 90

A shock OF white near your face to play
up your summer tan. Snowy collars, cuffs
and diekeys to light up dark clothesl
Piques. Sheers. Laces, Eyelet embroi-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-14
MARCH FL TO APRIL 20
For Thursday

lH flAtOAA ~ A " ElA ~ - ~
Aries - Planetary vibrations
speak loudly in favor of your
business and personal endeavors.
They are particularly identified
with the war effort, reinforce
ment of sound investments.
APRIL 81 TO MAY 20
Tdurus-L Likely you'll find
easy response to consistent eff
fort. Take matters firmly in
hand, press worth while issues.
you may advance even beyond
all expectations. Heart interests
favored.
MAY 81 TO JUNE sI
GemiRi - Aspects will assist
greatly if you keen folks take
the initiative, especially in finan-
cial matters. Advertising, con-
struction work highly sponsored.
JUNE ~ TO JULY %
Cancer-Exile any pessimism
or tendency TO put off and this
excellent day can bring you fine
results. Continue active until
job is finished.
JULY 81 TO AUG. 20
Leo Don't get out of your
course especially in undertake
ings involving long risks. Con-
fine action to days work and
needs. you can control things
better that way.
AUG. 20 TO SEPT. %
ir1O= It's a naw-ar-neYer=
period Polish up your wits,
bring out those valuable ideas.
A pertinent I m e for the I'M
usual, and the stars are with
you.
SEPT. % TO OCT. 81
Libro-Benefits will go hand
in hand with Libra if you will
think and be alert. Pass up
nothing of worth. the little pros
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-14
NOV. 2S TO DEC. Rs
JAN. S2 TO FEB. 20

Aquarius - Very appropriate
period to launch your heaviest
barrage of action. Clean up all
leftovers and take on new urgent
davalonunapts
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-14
frozen
Squash
BY PRUDENCE PENNY

THERE'S NOTHING like an
extra dessert 10 bolster up
morale when the main course of
the meal is planned 10 utilize
leftovers. If squash or pumpkin
pie is a top favorjte with your
family, as il is with most Amer
leans, you'll find quick-frozen
squash a point-free delicacy
that's a great boon to wartime
dinner planning.
Unlike most quick frozen
foods, squash is cooked and
pureed before cold is applied.
Once it's thawed it's all ready
for service as the basis Of a de-
licious squash pie that will vie
with any pumpkin pie master
piece as a five star treat. All
you have to do is TO mix IN
spices, sugar, eggs and milk.
Thew Quickly
If your hurry-up schedule
doesn't permit time 10 thaw
your carton of quick-frozen
squash, you can hurry the proc
eSs by heating in double
boiler. Either way, you'll be sure
of squash that has the delicate
flavor of fresh-picked squash
and is literally work-free.-
Quick-frozen squash is equally
delicious as vegetable and
lends itself TO savoFy variations
that can be counted on 10 step
up the appetite appeal and nu-
tritional value Of meatless
menus. Once it's defroSted,
quick-frozen squash just needs
to be warmed. Just add salt and
pepperto taste.----
Squash Pie
! box quick frozen cooked
squash, thawed
:. cup light brown sugar,
firmly packed
a cup granulated sugar
/ teaspoon cinnamon
u teaspoon ginger
= teaspoon nutmeg
teaspoon salt
3 eggs, slightly beaten
III cups milk
. teaspoons melted butter
y recipe pie crust.
Combine squash with remain
ing ingredients in order given:
strain. Line a 9-ineh pie plate
with pastry rolled Il inch thick,
allowing pastry to extend ] inch
beyond edge. Fold edge back to
form standing rim and flute with
fingers. Fill with squash mix
ture. Bake in hot oven (450 de-
grees) 20 minutes; then de-
crease heat to moderate $3.50
degrees) and bake 80 minutes
longer.
II you want 10 serve this
vegetable as part OF the main
course combine with green
beans and celery and bacon, or
with lima beans, sliced beets,
and mixed greens salad.
Unusual but delicious is the
following recipe.
Squash in Cream
2 pounds summer squash,
cooked
2 tablespoons butter or drip
pings
y cup chopped onions
Salt
Paprika
l cup sour cream
l tablespoon flour
Parsley.
Melt butter or drippings.
Saute in il chopped onions. Add
squash. Season with salt and
paprika. Combine and stir sour
cream and flour. Bring these in
gradients TO the boiling point.
Pour the sauce over the squash.
Garnish with parsley
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-14
OCT. 81 TO NOV. 20

poets may be feelers for bigger
possibilities.
OCT. 81 TO NOV. 20
Seer Not really un-
friendly for the necessary issues
if you but exercise patience and
common sense. Balance your
gifts and progress will develop
quicker.
NOV. 20 TO DEC. Re
SGgittdrus - Ideal conditions
now say stars, to institute eco
nomic system in all your finan-
cial affairs; also for taking new
tries at larger contracts. stabiliz-
ing business matters.
DEC. 23 TO JAN. 81
Capricorn - Your intelligence
usually accurate can make your
will a agnet of tremendous
power. Draw on this, but rightly
and success VIII follow auto
matically.
JAN. 22 TO FEB. 20
Aquarius - Very appropriate
period to launch your heaviest
barrage of action. Clean up all
leftovers and take on new urgent
developments.
FEB. II TO MARCH 20
Pisces - First, review pros
poets this generous day. Con-
template no action without open
minded investigation. Then con-
vert all useful means and meth
DDS 10 your command.
YOU, BORN on this date:
Virgo, Muta Sign of the
Earth Tripiicity. Accuracy,
thoroughness, keen intelligence,
reserved nature outstanding. A
simple diet, regular exercise in
the outdoors, freedom from anxi-
ETY. important TO nerves, diges-
ton. success.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-14
By Frances Drake

Look the Section In Which Your Birthday Comes and Find
2-|Hhat Your Outlook Is According to the Stars
For Thursday, Sept. II, 1914
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-14

poets may be feelers for bigger
possibilities.