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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24

Axis partner for good but would give the Allies an opening wedge in the wall of Adolf Hitler's European fort ress.
 The island stepping stones to the Italian boot were Pantelleria, Lam pedusa, Malta and Sicily. Malta al- ready was in Allied hands by virtue of an heroic war-long defense. Now, the Allied armies rested while the air forces, forged into a devastating weapon in TuniSia, took over.
 Stunned by sheer weight of eX- plosives, Pantelleria surrendered June 10. Lampedugsa, even Grog- gier, capituiated the next day - to British sergeant named Cohen whose plane was forced down on the island.
 Sicily was hit exactly a month later by the greatest invasion armada ever assembled up to that time. Upwards of 5000 vessels dis gorged 10000 Allied troops on the southeastern corner of the is land SWarms of airborne troops led the way. The U. s. 7th Army under Maj. Gen. George s. Patton, Jr. made up the left flank and the tougf British 8th the right. They did not outnumber the defenders, but the bulk of the 12 Axis divisions were Italian and of very poor quality.
 Defenders Surprised
 The landings following a heavy storm and surprised the defenders They were not seriously contested save in the center of the American line, where a strong German tank force struck hard and almost drove through to the beach. Allied tanks landed in time to save the situation however, and after 48 hours the in- vaders had seiezd the initiative and were driving inland
 Their initial progress was rapid so rapid that within three days after the landing, five airfi ields were in Allied hands and it was clear that Sicily was doomed. The Germans, realizing this, decided or a delaying action. Abandoning al | efforts to hold the western anc central portions, they concentrated their forces to cover the northeast corner guarding the Messina strait to Italy.
 The Americans, taking prompt advantage of this disposition, sent one force rapidly inland to capture Enna, the communications hub ir the islands center. Another raced through to the north coast to take Palermo, the capital, and cut the island in two. Still another drove up the west coast to seize the ma | jor port of Marsala.
 The British, facing the ful strength of the defenders, progressed more slowly up the east coast They took the port of Syracuse easily bu by July 20 were halted on a plair before Catania, Sicily's second city 55 miles below MeSsina.
 Both Sides Exhausted
 There for nearly two weeks tht two armies fought it out in com bat so furious that at times botf were obliged to pull back ant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
By BEN GALLOB Limited Press Staff Correspondent

Chicago, May "A. (UP)-P. D.. Converse, professor of marketing at the University of Illinois, believes there are plenty of opportunities for starting new businesses in the United States.
 Writing in special bulletin of the University of Illinois college of commerce and business administra- ton, Converse assures returning vet erans and young men ready to start making a living that they can go into bushes for themselves.
 'The degree of ability required to start and operate a small bus ines is not exceptionally high, v said Converse. The trouble is that too many businesses are started by men who are unemployed, old, in- competent or lazy"
 Converse warned that to operate business satisfactorily, man must be willing to accept risks and responsibilities and to work long or irregular hours while the bus mess is being established and later in emergencies. a
 "A man who is thinking of start ing a business should analyze his experience and ability. If he de- cides to go ahead, he should ther consult the many sources available for information about organizing and managing business" the ar ticle added.
 Converse listed books, local cham
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
Takes Hard Work, But Fields Wide
 For New Businesses, Says Professor

bers of commerce, business schools in colleges and universities and trade associat tions as sources of in- formation.
 The number of concerns that go out of business each year is almost as large as the number that start, but relatively few of those that quit are actually bankrupt, Con- verse said.
 Among the advantages of oper- ating ones own business, Converse lists: opportunity for larger earn ings than can be made as an em- ploye; the satisfaction of being recognized as an independent bus inessman; relief from the pressure under which many employees work; the security of having job; and freedom in putting ideas to work and giving free play to construc- tive ideas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
WORLD WAR II A YEAR AGO
By United Press

ny SIhtto I hS,o
 Tn Italy. American troops cut the Appian Way and threaten Cisterna; on the main front, U. 5. troops capture Terracina and Leo- nola while the French occupy Pico; Canadian troops snap the Hitler Line north of POntecOrvO. Allied aircraft from Britain and Italy attack Berlin and Vienna; 77 German planes destroyed over Berlin.
 In his third operations order to underground armies of Europe, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower asks for detailed, accurate military in- formation.
 Bulgaria is reported to have re- ceived an ultimatum from Russia to stop helping Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24

The contract is one between man. agement and the union and covers all employees who left their employ ment to enter the armed services subsequent to May 1, 1940.
 The following are the terms of the supplementary form:
 CD Any employe covered by the terms of this contract who left his employment subsequent to May l., l940, in order to perform training or service in the land of naval forces or the merchant marines of the United States, or who shall here after leave his employment for such purpose while the United States is at war, shall accumulate seniority during his period of such servce subsequent to May l, 1940. He shall be reinstated on the basis of his accumulated seniority, provided that he makes application for such re- employment within (90) days from the time he is relieved from such
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
Blows At Island Stepping Stones
 Shattered ltaly's Last Defenses
By MALCOLM MUIR, JR. United Press Staff Correspondent

conquered Tunia the the Siciian main 1taly military might
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24

seemed to melt away. The 5th army drove rapidly past the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius to enter burning
 disease-ridden Naples on Oct. 1. From there, the two Allied armies started confidently no rthward toward their next objective-Rome.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-24
Contract Provisions
 Sought For Veterans
CIO Council Takes Initiative By Petitionng Manage
 nlent to Reopen Present Contracts for Changes

Local and state CIO unions endeavorng to have all contracts with management reopened for purposes ot inserting contract supplement regarding veterans senior y it disclosed by Harold Senior editor and pub cy director for the Connecticut State Industrial Union
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13

health and nutrition. Throughout the year
the students will hear much about this.
They will make health posters, they will
be told in many ways the Importance of
diet as related to physical development and
health. This is fine thing and notable
results should be achieved; but in order
to put this program across and to help in
still it's Importance in the minds of the
children, the cooperation of the parents
is needed They should not only talk the
program, but try to see that it is carried
out Mothers, particularly, have respon-
sibility and an opportunity of doing much
for their children in the preparation and
serving the right kind of food. Meat has
it's place, certainly; but plenty of milk,
eggs, fruits and vegetables of all kinds are
much more essential to the average child.
One of the ways of helping to build bet
ter world in which to live is to help to de-
velop healthier, happier children. The
children of today are'the citizens of tomor-
row. We believe chance for good health
is the right of every American child.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
Contour Farming

The old style of farming in a straight
row, up and down the slope results in each
cultivator mark forming channel for ero-
sion. That results in water, fertilizer, and
top soil being washed off the land. Ma
turally crop yields are reduced.
The above explains why the real farm
ers of the country and the manufacturers
of farm machinery are definitely convinc-
ed regarding the wisdom of contour farm
ing. Just because each row, and other til
lage marks form small catchment areas,
water fertilizer and top soil are held on
the land Again, naturally, crop yields are
increased.
Soil on the move means waste; it re-
suits in erosion and erosion drains off fer
tility, it gnaws in the sloping land leaving
gulleys in it's wake. In the process of soil
movement, valuable plant food is carried
away. Crop production is reduced.
The u S. Department of Agriculture
makes the definite statement that in Iowa
contoured corn fields produced % bushels
more corn per acre than adjacent non-con-
toured fields In Illinois the Department
found that contour farming increased soy
beans 81 bushels per acre. Comforting
boosted potato yields "A bushels per acre
in New York State. Wheat yields averaged
4 bushels per acre higher in the southern
Great Plains area. Cotton yields aver
aged % pounds more per acre on the con-
tour in Texas This is not revolutionary
movement in farming. It simply represents
progress Any farm can be contoured. The
big spot in the recipe by the Department
of Agriculture is: "Lay out the contours
around the slope, and farm on the level"
Many farmers in this area are now
practicing contour farming. Those want
ing more information about this can re-
ceive suggestions and planning assistance
from representatives of the New River
Soil Conservation District.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
Important Drives

Like every other American, we are
grateful and happy that we no longer have
to worry about drives on Tokyo. But here
on the homefront, our drives are not over.
The cost of victory and reconversion must
be met.
Soon, the United War Fund Drive will
get underway and after that, the Victory
War Loan. If you are called upon to help
out in one of these drives, remember that it
is still important that you do your part.
Millions of men have been wounded and
these must be healed; millions returning
from service must be assisted in reestablish-
ing themselves in civilian life, and the
large number left in service must still be
served.
Just because the war is over and be-
cause you are probably little tired of
working on drives you must not quit now.
When you are called upon, not only for
contribution or an investment, but for
work, remember, there is still important
work to be done. Do not shirk your duty.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
BOY SCOUTS ENJOY
BANQUET TUESDAY

The local Boy Scout troop
thoroughly enjoyed a banquet at
the community building, here, on
Tuesday evening. Mrs. S. w.
Diggs and Mrs. Dewey Sells had
charge of the meal, which was
one of the most bountiful ever
given here. Approximately twen-
ty scouts enjoyed the feast.
Scouter Levern Johnson who
has long been connected with the
Scouting activities of the county,
made an impressive talk to those
present. Following Mr.. Johnson's
talk, Mr.. Jim Story, chairman of
Ashe county camping and activi-
ties committee, made a few re-
marks. Other guests included
Scoutmaster Harvey
Payne, Dewey Sells, and Scout
master E. w. Powers, who presid-
ed at the banquet.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
Mesda1nes Parkers
Entertain Group

Mrs. Muncey Parker and Mrs.
T. E. Parker were joint hostesses,
at the home of the former, to
members of the Woman's Society
of Christian Service of the West
Jefferson Methodist Church, on
Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 4.
Mrs. G. R. Eller he'd charge of
the program. The scripture lesson
was read by Mrs. Levern John
son, and Mrs. Sharpe Shoemaker,
Mrs. Bernard GRAPHICAL and Mrs.
Earl GRAPHICAL spoke on Health
Around The World" Mrs. T. E.
Parker concluded the program
with prayer.
A short business session was
conducted by the president, Mrs.
Sharpe Shoemaker.
The hostesses served a delicious
course of refreshments during the
pleasant social hour which follow
ed the program.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
Riverview School

We, at Riverview, are proud
that ours is one of the few high
schools in the county that has
a graduating class this year.
This class, although there are
only six members, is very prom
Using one. At present, it is plan
ming a school newspaper to be
called the Wildcat, which will be
the first we have ever had. The
paper will be published monthly.
Jack GRAPHICAL is the editor and
the paper is under the supervision
of Mrs. Thomas Morton
Morris Lewis, formerly of this
school, has been in Japanese
concentration camp since his cap
ture in the Philippines nearly
four years ago. Since his intern
ment his family has heard from
him only twice. They have been
expecting news of him since VI
Day.
Miss Pearl GRAPHICAL, who grad
uated here last year, is now stu
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
ASHE COUNTY MAY
LOSE RATION BOARD
CONTINUED from Page u

No information as to where ap-
plications in Ashe will be handled
has been released It is believed
they would have to 60 through
the Charlotte office.
No notification as to the dis
continuance date has been receiV-
ed by members of the board here.
L. P. Coward, who has effective
ly served as chairman for some
time, pointed out that as long as
it was necessary to serve the pub
lie the board was most willing
and agreeable. ''The discontinue
ance of the board and the office
would mean a delay in serving the
public on rationed items. We
feel that the people of this county
are entitled to service without
any unnecessary delay" Chair
man Coward said.
A number of merchants and
other individuals have expressed
the desire that the office and
board be continued as long as the
program is necessary.
IF boards are to be maintained
elsewhere, we certainly need one
in this county, considering the
large area and the number of peo-
pie served" one individual de-
clared yesterday.
'"The people of this county are
as much entitled to service in
connection with rationed goods
as those elsewhere" a merchant
said.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
ANNOUNCE SCHEDULE
FOR COUNTY CLUBS

Monday, Sept. II, West Jeffer-
son All club will meet at the
school at 1890 a. m. All club
are urged to bring their
record books to the club meet
ing.
Tuesday, Sept. Is, Rock Creek
All club will meet at the school
at ten a. m.
Tuesday, Sept. 10, Chestnut
Hill H. D. club will meet at 2:3O
%. m. at the home of Mrs. Wayne
Gore.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, Elkland
All club will meet at the school
at 100 o'clock.
Wednesday Sept. 10, Baldwin
H. D. club will meet at the home
of Mrs. Worth Gentry at 2:30 p.
m.
Thursday, Sept. 20, silas Creek
H.. D. club will meet at Silas
Creek school at 800 o'clock.
Friday, Sept. Fl, Nathan's
Creek H. D. club will meet at the
home of Mrs. D. M. Bare at 2:30
p. m.
The topic for the H. D. club
meetings during the month OF
September, is know Your Fab
|rics."
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
Pull pwood - Employment

The armed forces are expected to re-
lease 100000 men within the year, all of
whom will be looking for jobs. A $35, OOO,-
100000 cutback in war manufacturing has
already released millions of war workers.
It has been predicted that unemployment
will reach 100000 in October, that it may
exceed 100000 before Spring. All this
has brought one all-important word into
the consciousness of the American people
RecOnversiOn.
Successful reconversiOn means expand
ing peacetime production to staggering new
highs. It means making more baby car
riages, flatirons, clothing and automobiles
than we ever dreamed of making before.
1t means raising the standards of living of
all of America, with our citizens consum-
ing more goods, and with more money
available for that purpose, than ever be-
fore in our history. 1t means shifting
America into brand-new peacetime econ
omy which can absorb unemployment so
well and so swiftly that only short time
will elapse before anyone who wishes may
work again.
Shortages in pulpwood during this peri
Cd will mean that paper and paperboard
will not be available in sufficient quanti-
ties to wrap, pack and package the goods
being turned out by American factories.
Unemployment depends on full production;
full production can only be accomplished
if distribution can be maintained at high
level. This depends in large part on pulp
wood
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
Rationing Boards

According to information released from
Washington last week, both Ashe and Ale
ghany counties are to be without rationing
boards in the near future.
AS long as rationing is necessary, we
fail to see why the boards in these counties
should be done away with. We notice that
our neighboring counties of Wilkes and
Watauga are to retain their boards, &C
cording to the news story released from
Washington. There seems to be number
that are to be discontinued. And, of course,
we are in favor of cutting all wartime agen-
cies that are no longer necessary. We be-
lieve, however, that service of rationing
boards, particularly where there is only
one to a county, should be continued as
long as the rationing program is necessary
The rationing boards in Ashe and Ale
ghany have done an excellent job of serv-
ing the people in time of need. And as
long as people need rationed goods, we be-
Iieve board will still be vital in order
to see that their needs are supplied without
too much red tape or delay.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
SQUIRREL SEASON TO
OPEN SEPTEMBER Is

CONTINUED from Page One) f.
son for other game in this Sec
ton, including quail, would open
on Thanksgiving Day, November
%.
All hunters are asked to be
particularly careful about fires
this year. Licenses may be Sc
cured from the game warden,
clerk of court and at some of the
hardware stores, as usual, it was
announced. The delay in getting
the licenses has been due to pa
per and labor scarcity, N. c. Game
Commissioner John D. Findlay,
said.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
SCHOOLS EXPECT TO
BEGIN LUNCH PROGRAM

(Cont1nued from Page y
proved and returned here this
week.
Schools that have already sent
in applications include West JEFF
ferson, Jefferson, Lansing, River
view, Nathan's Creek, Fleetwood,
Idlewild, Healing Springs, Vir-
ginia Carolina, Warrensville,
Trout, Helton, Duncan, Rock
Creek and Baldwin.
Mr.. Duncan said that other ap-
plications would probably 60 in
a little later. Last year, Ashe
county led North Carolina in the
number of approved lunchrooms
per school population.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
Health And Nutrition

Time and again it has been proven that
we often feel the way we do because OF
what we eat And it has furthermore been
proven that more people are overfed rather
than underfed When we break this down
we find most of the overfed individuals are
fed too much of the wrong kinds of food
rather than enough of right kinds of food.
Perhaps the word vitamin has been
overworked; but at the same time we cam
not overlook it. There are certain foods
that are certainly more essential than 9TH
ers. And those rich in vitamin content
should not be overlooked.
Most of adults, cling to eating habits
formed in their youth and that is why it is
important to start children out right in
their eating habits. This is the duty of
parents. Most children like or dislike
foods because of the way and the manner
in which they are served them. If parents
do not eat carrots or other vegetables, in
many cases the children will form dislike
for them There is always that element of
imitation, sike, father or mother" that has
its certain influence.
- This year, the schools are stressing
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
ANNUAL FEEDER CALF
SALE HERE SEPT. &c

Continued from Page One)
interested in calves to attend, as
they can see how the calves are
graded.
No cross breeds or scrub calves
should be entered in this sale, it
was stated.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
DRAFT CLASSIFICATION
CHANGES ARE MADE

Mrs. Louis j. Yelanjian, chief
clerk of the local draft board, an
nounced this week that because of
a new classification regulation,
all men between the ages of 26
and 81 would be reclassified and
placed in "A.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
w. ]. FIRE DEPT.
BUYS A TOWN LOT

Continued from Page y
members of the town council,
were appointed to investigate
plans, materials and costs for the
proposed building and report la
ter.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
YOUNCE TO HOLD
SERVICE SEPT. 22

The Rev. Ray Younce will de-
liver the sermon at the church
service to be held September %,
at three o'clock at the Laurel
Knob Baptist church, it was an
nounced.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13

dent nurse at Grace Hospital in
Morganton
Joe Gwyn Price, H. A. &c, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Price, is now
home on leave. Joe Gwyn is a
graduate of this school and has
been in the navy over a year. At
present, he is stationed at Norfolk,
Va.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13
BIRTH ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert J. Ashby,
of Warrensville, have announced
the birth of daughter, Virginia
Diann&, Saturday, September 8;
weight'A six and three-fourths
pounds.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-13

Catch forest fires when they
are young and treat them rough,
say Extension foresters of State
College.
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-07
Women Play
Net Final

Public parks tennis champion.
ship play nears the windup.
Lillian Van Buren, defending
champion, and Mary fernando,
the 1914 finalists, were 10 play
for the women's title again today
at Northwestern, but champion
ship matches in the other divisions
are held up until tomorrow after
noon. In mems singles Alex Het-
zeck. Ham tramck X, and Bob
Ryland, Detroit, meet=in one
semifinal. Walter English, Ham,
tramck, and Defbert Russell, De-
troit. Joust for the right TO take
on Tom Mori IN the other-=
Hetzeck and English are down
for the junior bracket English put
out Victor Braden, Monroe, state
high school champion, 81, 7-5.
HetZeek eliminated James Ken
nedy, promising Crosse Pointer,
Cd 60. in yesterdays semifinals.
In the mems quarter-finals,
Mori set too fast gait for
Leonard Karpeles. 60, Cd
Hetzeck and Frank Skierski
offered the best match of the
tournament TO date. It lasted 80
games with Hetzeck winning, 81,
rs, rs.
Women's semifinals resulted as
expected. Gertrude Bartholomew
gave Mrs. Van Buren, an argument
but the latter won So SO. Mary
fernando, a former champion, re-
moved Stephanie Prychitko. is, by
& c
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-07
Parks Tennis
RESULTS

RESULTS
JUNIOR SINGLES
walter English HAntrAmct. defeated Victor
Bfaden Monroe, 6-i Us AleI Heizsck
Hsmir,mck James Kennsey, Crosse
AEs's SINGLES
Thomas Nori LEONARD KSTpelss. 80, 80
p.lbert Russell q Kennedy, "a s-2 Alien
HetEeck d Prank SkierSk ST. rs. is.
wOhEh's SINGLES
Mary fernando stephtnis Prychitko
HamtTsrek s-i 81 Mrs. Lillian Van
Buren d Mrs. Gertrude Bsrtholomsv. o-2
Sc.
hTss DOUBLES
walter Prstton-FrAnk Skieryh q Robert
Ryhnd-Clarencs Hunter, S-3 50
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-07
j. D. Gridders Hold
I'd Grid Practice

InterSquad football at UniverS-
ity of Detroit takes on a different
slant tonight when the second
game Of the summer practice
period is scheduled. Coach Charles
r. Baer has ouc team made up Of
non-residents Of the city.