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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17
What Do You Offer?

This county and section is limited as
to group employment, because of lack of
larger industries, but as we have time and
again called attention to the facts, certain
ly there are many opportunities and ad-
vantages this section offers to industry.
When the war is over and private industry
is again expanding, it will be an ideal time
to seek new industries for our section Few
communities are lucky enough to have
large industries dropped in their laps.
They must be gone after, in most cases,
and must have the advantages of sections
pointed out to them.
We are fortunate in having some in
dustries and these will be able to resume
their normal activities and in some cases,
to expand
There are hundreds of men from this
county, who will probably return to farm
ing or to other individual jobs, which they
left to enter the armed forces What will
the county and community have to offer
them upon their return?
A popular director of program dealing
with the employment of men already dis
charged from the armed forces asks this
question in dealing with placing these men:
"This man offered his life for his country,
what will you offer him." This is a
ght-provoking question.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17

ployment burden Statisticians, who have
made reliable surveys, tell us that among
the things that the most people will prob
ably demand first, at the close of the war
are new homes, cars, and refrigerators.
In order that manufacturers may know
something more or less definite about what
will be required of them, individuals
should make known their wants to their
dealers, dealers to distributors and hence,
distributors to manufacturers, in order that
the problem may be handled with less
headaches and heartaches. Of course, a
man will not know all of his plans in ad-
vance, but many of them are known al
ready, and by getting in touch, in advance,
with dealer or distributor rmanufac-
turer with whom he must eventually con-
tact, he is not only helping them to make
plans, but bringing his own nearer reality.
There are probably very few families
in this county who will not need some re-
placements and improvements in mechan-
ical devices for their homes and farms,
when this war is over and such things are
available again. Don't wait too long to
make known your wants. Remember there
are several people who must know and
plan in advance if you are to be supplied
your needs without to much delay.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17
No Permit Period
On Hog Slaughter
Extended Month

North Carolina farmers will
have an additional month in
which to slaughter hogs without
a permit or license and in which
they may deliver any quantity of
pork to persons not living on the
farm, w. J. Velsor, area super
visor of the War Food Admins
tration's Office of Distribution,
Asheville, disclosed this week.
The VIA, he said, has extend
ed to March II the period of non
restriction on farm slaughter OF
hogs. Regulations requiring a
permit or license for farm slaugh-
ter, in effect since last spring.
were lifted November II for q
90-day period; which would have
expired February II.
Extension of the no-permit
period, Mr.. Velsor said, has been
granted to enable farmers to con-
tinue off-the-farm sale and de-
livery of pork at time wher
production is still high and stor-
age facilities are inadequate tc
handle the output.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17
COUNTY SURPRISES
WAR BOND QUOTA

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veals that the nation, as whole,
went over the top by $191, 100000
a few hours before closing time at
midnight Tuesday.
Although the drive ended for
"big money" participation, war
bond purchases reported to Fed
eral Reserve Banks during the
remainder of the month will be
counted toward the final total to
be announced by Treasury Sec
rotary Morgenthau on March 2.
Last nights Treasury announce
ment gave no breakdown between
individual and corporate pur-
chases Monday still were more
than $1,8OO,OOO,OOO short of their
$5,500,000,000 quota.
The Treasury said it would
continue to announce daily the
individual purchase totals for the
remainder of this month.
The drive opened officially
January Is, but all war bond
sales for both January and Feb
ruary will be counted.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17
Bonds, Postwar Plans

The best assurance we can write today
on our postwar plans are war bonds. By
buying bonds we are not only Fastening
the end of the war, helping to prevent in
flation but are making wise investment,
which we in turn may use to carry out our
postwar plans.
Many people buy bonds and label them
such items as refrigerators, pianos, homes
and other things which they will want and
, intend to purchase after the war. This is
wise planning.
To furnish sufficient supplies to win the
war quickly, not only takes manpower,
but dollar power. Other nations have
learned to fear and respect this nation, be-
cause it is the richest in the world. It is
backed by patriotic citizens, who have
been, and will continue to buy war bonds.
You still have time to get in on slice
of victory through the Fourth War Loan
Drive. Invest today. Set aside something
for your postwar plans now!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17
GREEN ISLANDS ARE
TAKEN BY ALLIES
Continued on Page ~

Macarthur said in announcing
conquest of the islands Two days
before, we took Rookie Island be-
tween New Guinea and New Bri-
tain.
The Green Islands lie midway
between the northernmost Solo
mon Islands and their sources Of
supply on New Ireland and New
Britain. With the islands in AL
lied hands, remnants of Jap
anese force that once numbered
10000 face starvation, surrender
or death by American bombs.
President Roosevelt declared
military necessity forced the AL
lies to turn their guns on the an
cient Benedictine Monastry in It.
ally because the Germans convert
ed it into a fortress to shell our
troops.
He told his news conference
the Nazis made a target of the
famed Abbey by using it as a
vantage point for their first
against our forces.
The Russians in the north,
moving down along two railroads
and a highway, have hammered
the Germans farther back toward
the great communications center
of Pskov, bombing and Smelling
the Nazi retreat lines choked
with trucks, carts and infantry,
Moscow announced yesterday.
The Russians were pressing
the Germans in five other sectors
of the eastern front as well and
were making gains so consistent
ly they seemed to have an excel
lent chance of throwing the Ma
zis completely out of Russia in
the remaining five weeks of win
ter.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17
Postwar At Home

While postwar plans must be made and
carried out for the world, we, as individ-
uals, must begin here at home. One of the
problems that will confront us and the rest
Of the nation is employment. This is a
problem in which every individual may
help to solve.
It is true that we have little industry,
which affects employment on large
scale; but it must be remembered that
when the war ends will be a good time to
expand and enlarge what we do have in
the way Of industry.
We must remember, too, that most
families are potential customers of the
larger industries of the nation and that it
is only through the consumers demands
that they may carry their part of the en-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17
NEW OPA TOKENS
TO BE USED SOON

Continued from Page One)
IL and others successfully during
the year.
Blue Stamps: Five blue stamps
.-A8, BE-, CO, Do and E8 in Book
4 will become valid February
q with a total value of so points
or 10 points each. They will be
good through May 80, 1914, and
may be used with blue tokens for
buying processed foods.
OPA gave this example of shop
ping with stamps and tokens: If
you buy items worth % blue
points, you will give your mer-
chant two blue stamps and three
blue tokens. If you have no tok-
ems at the moment you will give
three blue stamps (worth 80
points, and will receive seven
blue tokens in change. In all
transactions until March 20, when
the green and brown stamps run
out, you can get change in tokens
for these stamps just as we'll as
for the new red and blue stamps.
furthermore, in case some local
tiles might be short of tokens at
the beginning, during the period
between February q and March
20-when the brown and green
stamps run out-valid 1-point
green stamps and valid 1-point
, brown stamps may be used where
necessary in making change, val
id 1-point green stamps in place
of blue tokens and valid 1-point
brown stamps in place of red tok-
ems.
OPA also added these high
lights:
CD No tokens will be issued to
consumers. They will be obtain
ed only as "change" from stores
Stamps may not be exchanged
for tokens.
(2) Tokens are valid Indefinite
ly but, while they have no expir-
alton date, they should be spent
in preference to stamps. If they
are boarded they may, be lost,
mislaid or stolen and they can
not be replaced.
CD Red and blue stamps will,
in the future, expire together on
the same dates and will be valid
for about IL weeks, or three times
as long as previously.
(4) Red and blue stamps will
be torn from the ration books
from left to right-not in up-and-
down strips as heretofore.
| go Brown and green stamps
will continue to be removed in
vertical strips until they run out
(6) OPA urges shoppers to use
their green and brown stamps
first, before going into their RED
and blue stamps.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17

MIND-Very few of the edi-
tors of the big State dailies have
taken stands on the candidates
for governor. However, several
of the others have. Latest one
to speak his mind is that fourth
estate veteran, R. F. Beasley. He
is connected in one way or an
other with three or four papers
in the southern part of the State.
Last week in his Farm and Home
weekly he said, without batting
an eye: IF Maj. Cherry should
be elected as our next governor,
and we hope he will, we do not
hesitate to say that in him the
people will have the same high
executive ability-that they have
been accustomed to"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17
WILL HOLD FARM
PLANNING MEETING

Continued from Page One)
sound farming practices, MIR.
Grouse said.
ct. J. GRAPHICAL, of Big Laurel
community, says that he has been
able to cut down his corn acreage
by feeding silage and, at the same
time, he is feeding more cattle
much better on less acreage. He
has a cheap constructed trench
silo but the silage is of the best
quality. Four or five of his
neighbors are making plans to
construct silos this year." Agent
Grouse pointed out.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17
SWISS COWS WILL
BE BROUGHT HERE

Continued from Page One)
Quoted in this field, according to
an announcement.
Experiments will also be made
in hybrid corn and with other
crops.
Dean Coward, a native of this
county, will be in charge of the
farm, but there will also be a res
ident manager.
Coward has been in charge of
the Swannanoa farm for some
time. Most of this was recently
taken over by the Federal gov
eminent for the Moore General
hospital.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17
Postwar Planning

There are many new words that have
grown out of this war and new applications
of old ones; but probably the one most
widely spoken and being written at the
moment, is POSTWAR In some ways this
is encouraging, as it applies to a period we
must certainly face, sooner or later and of
course, we all hope, sooner. But simply
talking about postwar conditions is not
enough. We must make definite plans to
do something about them.
I am encouraged over the attitude and
vision of national leaders I am sure that
many Of them are also seeing this nation
and the world as they actually will be af-
ter peace. And it is only by visualizing
true conditions, that we can make plans.
History has proven, all too clearly, that
many leaders, in making plans for the end
of World War I, worked on the basis of
conditions they thought should exist or on
those they wanted to exist.
Out of the smoke and ruin of battles of
today some of the postwar picture can
clearly be seen. And whether we like the
picture or not, we must face it. The world
must be policed to keep peace And it is,
through elimination and necessity, going
to be chiefly the job Of the United States
to do the policing. Unfortunately, the
duty of a good police officer is not often
pleasant. Our country is also going to be
faced with the task of serving as the
worlds banker. A bankers lot is not al
ways SO pleasant or popular when he must
collect money where there is little to col
lect Uncle Sam will also find it his lot to
be the manufacturer to whom much of the
world will look to for their finished goods,
as we'll as a source of sales for their raw
materials, which he in turn must use to
make finished goods. Certainly there has
never been time when everyone loved
"the boss, and we have no assurance that
they will feel any different in the postwar
world This nation is faced with tremen-
dous task Of helping to keep the peace, to
make the world better place in which
to live, and to do this in the face of crit
cisms. But we believe the plans of the ma
tons leaders will include more salts
factory solution Of world affairs, certainly
than we have had in the past
We recall, that not so long after World
War I, Britain's noted historian, Norman
Angel wrote in discussion of world af-
fairs: "History teaches us by one lesson,
that is, man learns no lesson from history"
We are confident, however, that lesson
was learned after the close of World War
that it will not be necessary to repeat.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17
BAPTIST CONFERENCE
WILL BE CONDUCTED

Continued from Page One)
sic
I'VE hope to have the largest
number of ministers present this
year, we have ever had," Rev. R.
{. Ashley, pastor of the Warrens-
vile church, and secretary of the
conference, said.
The public is also invited to at
tend each service. Meals will be
served at the Blue Bell Inn, by
j. M. Burkett, for all ministers
who attend, and rooms will also
be provided for those wishing to
stay overnight.
"An expenses have been cared
for, and no charges will be made
to anyone who wishes to come.
All are welcome and we hope to
see YOU there for the opening
service at 1000 o'clock on Mon
day morning." Rev. Mr.. Ashley
said.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17
SAVE THE CHILDREN
GROUP TO MEET SAT

The county committee of the
Save the Children Federation
will meet at the community build
ing, on Saturday, February ~,
at 2:3O o'clock. All sponsored
schools are requested to be re-
presented.
Mrs. Clara Simpson, district
representative, will be present to
discuss the work.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-02-17
Sale Notice

Saturday, February 10, 1914,
at 1000 A. NJ, / will offer all
my personal property at auc.
ton at my home, consisting OF
the following:
One good team of horses
Three milk cows
Two shOats
One wagon
One grain drill
One moving machine
One hay rake
= Flows and small tools
Hay and corn
One set of harness
Household and kitchen furn-
iture.
C.. C.. Barker
Grassy Creek, N. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17

time, Mrs. parRer brings home a gift in the same type og box-"
 "An right, Jack" said. ~rn take it from there. What I mean Is. m tune in esis next Friday, WATR, when [ can st around in-er- more comfortable attire, tn my own room-if you get mep"
 n get you" Jack said.
 "fts hot here said.
 A homicidal plcam appeared in his eye. You telling mel" he be gan. trcmbled for my life. What to dop What to dop had reused the latent fury of the man. I shouldn't have mentioned heat Dangerous to mention it even in the office, it was suicidal oi me 10 have mentioned it to Jack ia the studio- | built for air-conditioning, that didn't work cast my wits about for something to save me. Sudden ly like a flash. tossed a question at Jack. Whats new on the 'Coun- terspy.' programpp' asked him, hoping he wouldn't notice the rat- tle in my throat.
 Magic. my friends, sheer magic. :. Before my eyes a miracle happened. Not only did Jack calm down. but he actually beamed: "CounicrSpy," lac exclaimed throatily. Counterspg, Catch the program over wATR CJack always puts in a plug for the station.D next Monday the 2lst, at 9 D. m. and learn how David Harding solves The Case of the Beautiful Legs"
 The Case of the Beautiful Legs" answered with that silly nervousness so noticeable in people who have just escaped a horrible death. "1 thought legs came in pairs"
 Poor chap" Jack commiserated I'm afraid the heats got you. This is a Murder Case. Let me explain:
 "A black market in nylons and a murderous bit of blackmail ts the problem facing the ace of Counter spies. How he smashes the racket and traps the criminals is told in this program which could be sub- title: Vanity, Vanity All is Van- ity.'
 "An innocent girl embroiled in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17

People ln radio are such Intense workers. are SO interested in their chosen pursuits, that even when re- hearsal rest periods are called they continue at their chores.
 As an example there Is the Harry savoy series, heard on NEG Thurs day nights. Let's drop ia at studio GA. from where the broadcast is heard, and see what goes on at a time when official supper recess has been declared.
 First you hear a series of bird calls, chicken cakles and similar noises you hear on a farm. That's inc sound man, off in Q corner. per- fecting his effects because he's a stickler for authenticity, would rath- CT get things right than eat.
 Tn the midst of this bedlam is a small. dark man playing a weird melody on piano on the other side of the stage. That's Frank Signo- relli. regular pianist with Peter Van steeden's orchestra on the program, Inquiry reveals that Prank is util- lzing the time 10 compose a new piano symphony 0or a future broadcasD.
 Huddled over a small table a few feet away is a blonde-haired. bee spectacied young man busily scratch ing away with a pen at a maze oi music sheets. He's Dick Costello arranger for Van Steeden, and hes putting the finishing touches on the music for the broadcast. In the midst of his concentration he VII suddenly look up, listen intently to RiRnoreln's piano, then resume working.
 At another table are couple oi young girls and. they. too. are busy with pens. They are marking cor- rections in the script, putting m or deleting lines as determined at the previous rehearsal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
WAVELETS s
By ED LEAMY

In the back of the studio sur rounded by four other fellows is Harry Savoy, the star of the show. His companions are the boys who help him whip his material into shape They are already busy plan- ming situations for the following week.
 such is the breed of the radio worker. They are not guided by clocks. except for the actual broad cast. Each will put in % or ss hours at a stretch to make certain that not a flaw enters the actual airing.
 And if you don't believe the above, which I pass on to you, just as I received it from my friend, that oi' publicity Houn. Earle Ferris, ask Jack Dcegan Of WATR. dropped ln to see him the other day. when the heat was blowing the top out of thermometers, and found him all ready to stick on the job which had started at about 8 a. m, until n. He didn't really have to do this, but Helen Morris was away on vaca- ton, and I suppose Radios in Jacks blood.
 Tt was very hot in the studio at WATR. for the newly installed air- conditioning system didn't seem to be working; but that didn't seem to faze Jack Deegan .. much. List en- said he: Tune in on WATR next Friday. that's the 18th, at s.i5 and find out how Mir. Parker loses and then finally wins the contract for the new Hospital Wing.
 This weeks comedy" Jack Dec gan continued. Is called Every Dog Has His Day" and 1t oenters around mad and merry mix-up of boxes Grandpop and Richard setting oui to bury the effects of Jo-Jo the Boy Faced Dog. select a fancy gift boa as the proper casket. In the mean
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
WATR PROGRAMS
 tS2e RElaeyc1Sa

soo-Rthel and Albert a.is-Don Norman show as3e-rime Views the News ssts-SuStatning Music ssUp-Herrg and the Pirates Ssls--Nelodg Revue 8 2e--lack Armstrong b.a5---Sca Hound s.No--fankec News SsaS-Mnsic For Dining s.3N--NcMs. Melody Sercnade 7.uo-NnSical NystefieS s2o--ft'a Murder r,a5--A'hcEter fDwles S.oa--Match Inc World Go By Ssls-lsom "a Ahner S.3e--Amcrica's Town Meeting
 of the Air 2 3o-Spotlight aBnds. 1nterlade To no-ltaymond Gram swing Discss News le.S0--goe E. Brown l I .On--Hankee News n lb-llae ncnle With wings ai.55--News
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17

wJg-aspo,ilght Band H. James, Story
 WAnt'--Corllss Archer,
 comedy sketch 10 N-WEAF--tiarry Savoy, wois&Sews. m. oladstone WI2-Nnymon e. swing WAnC--FirHt Lines Stories of our Navy to,is--WOR@Da Carnegie WJ2--t.ondon, Geo. Hicks lO;2o--WEAF AF--March Of Time . speakers , MOtl-Symphonett Nishel piaEtrb
 WJa-Stop ur Go, quiR,
 Joe E. Brown
 wAnC--I.arry Douglas ana Ethel Norman ti.eo-WEAf--N ti News, Lyle Van MOR--E. Thorgersen. News WJH--News; Leon Decker MABC-Ncws; Boh Trout AF--Rirhard Hardness WOR-llerald Tribune News MJI-Chu cho Martinez MABC--Cab Galloway Orch. iis30.-AWEAF-- Music of New
 World. Can. Music. in War WoR--luy Lombardo's wJz@soldlers with wings Eddie Dunstedter
 wABc--Nlva America;
 Latin Musical
 --.--------------- BUY WAR BONDS q STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17

Dolly Dawn. sophisticated song styliSt, sets her sights on Holly wood. Aug. l6. when she appears on N-O-M's ''Scneen Test" series heard at s:ls pm. e.w.t.. over the Mutual Network. Dolly. who started as vocalist for George Halls orchestra. may wln a film contract if she pleases Hollywood talent scouts in the audience. tolls of the black mafSct tang oA racketecrs. escapes death. almost as thouph by a miracle, and leads Da- yid Harding to the gangs hide-out. Blinded by the glitter of her ialse friends. the girl. Linda, casts asice her soldier fiance. unaware that ne has lost his leg in the New Guinea campaign: she is far more interested in her own beautiful legs.
 Quite innocently Linda becomes the dupe of the traders in nylon, and when she discovers the leader of the gang is involved in black mail suicide, she is marked Tor death. How she escapes. and IS re- united with her sweetheart by Da- vid Harding Countcrspy is pOr- trayed in The Case of The Beauti- ful Legs
 "Thank you" said very humbly. and slipped away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
New York Stations

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17

BUY WAR BONDS & STAMPS
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-02-29

On the lighter side, the VEN
cradle Supreme Court Justice is
recalled as a genial host, at
"Shagbark" his attractive prop
erty near WILLIAMSON, where he
has often entertained friends
and associates. In the recent
brochure honoring his Both year,
Mr.. Justice West is pictured in
his ancient straw hat and shirt
sleeves, helping dig potatoes,
gather sweet corn and tend the
caulron fires, so that all guests
not then engaged in contests of
horseshoes and softball, could
regale themselves.
This S de to Mr.. Justice
Wlest's nature is reminiscent of
the Drummond Island parties
for lawyers, Boy Scouts and
others, at Neil E. Reds summer
home and winter hunting lodge,
where Macomb County's second
representative on the Supreme
Court has often been genial
and generous host.