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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
Air Medal Goes
To 1t. J. W. Todd

The Air Medal has been award
ed posthumously to First 1t.
Joseph William -(BilD Todd, UT
Law School graduate and son of
Postmaster and Mrs. D. B. Todd,
of Etowah, Tenn.
1t. Todd was killed in the
crash of his P-38 fighter plane
last June in New Guinea. The
citation accompanying the Air
Medal said 1t. Todd displayed
courage and devotion to duty dur
ing sustained flights in the South
west Pacific area from Dec. 4,
1943, until March 20, 1914.
The decoration was presented
to 1t. Todd's parents by an Off
Ger of the Fourth Service Com
mand, Atlanta. 1t. Todd's role in
the Southwest Pacific war against
the Japs was to escort bombers
and transport aircraft, intercept
ton and attack missions, and pa
troll and reconnaissance flights.
! 1t. Todd was the nephew Of
Misses Eula and Jennie Todd, of
Jefferson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
Barker Named
Counselor For
NC. Employment
Former AShe Man Named To
Post By Directors Of Man.
power Commission

Announcement was made from
Raleigh this week that Felix S.
Barker, for five years supervisor
of vocational rehabilitation under
the State Department of Voca-
tional Rehabilitation in the
Greensboro area, has been ap-
pointed employment counselor in
North Carolina for the u. S. En-
ployment Service, DR.. J. S. Dor
ton, State manpower director, an
nounces.
Mr.. Barker has already assum-
ed his new duties, which include
establishing and maintaining a
State system of counseling in the
local USES officers and training
local office personnel in the work
of giving counsel and advice on
vocational problems to applicants
for jobs, particularly veterans
and younger applicants just en-
tering employment. He will con-
duct his activities under direction
of Robert M. du Bruyne, State
chief of placement of the War
Manpower Commission.
A. native of Ashe County, Mr.
Continued on Page ~
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
To Raise Funds
To Fight Polio;
Public Is Invited
Around ST, 400 Turned In;
County Still Far Below
Quota Of $3,549.OO

Plans are now being perfected
for a big birthday party to be
held at the Community building
on Saturday night, honoring
President Roosevelt and for the
purpose of raising funds to fight
infantile paralysis.
T. E. Parker, chairman of the
drive for the county, pointed out
that around 81, 400 had been rails
ed so far and announced that the
time for making the assigned quo
ia of $3.50 had been extended
until February. He said that he
wanted to extend an invitation to
everyone to make contribution
to the fund and to attend the par
ty, if possible.
Entertainment features have
been planned for both adults as
well as the younger set. Of spe-
cial interest is the beauty con-
test under the direction of Le-
vern Johnson. Only men are to
take part in this event Misses
Wanda Lee Weaver. and Doris Nc
MILAN will open the program
with a black-faced act. Miss
Rachel RAIDER will sing a solo
The Rev. John S. Jordan is ex-
pected to take part on the pro-
gram, and Jim Story will furnish
music for the occasion.
A birthday cake will be auc.
toned and cake-walk will also
be held. Bingo, checkers anc
rock are also scheduled to b
played.
MrsE Jennings RAIDER il chair
TContinued Tn Page Four
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
Cpl. ID. A. Williams
Gets Bronze Star
Former Fleetwood Youth Is
Now Seeing Action In
Germany

Cpl Dallas A. Williams, for
merly of this county, nephew of
Mr.. c. Fl. Williams, of Fleetwood,
was recently awarded the Bronze
Star Medal. The citation read in
part:
'aThe Bronze Star Medal has
been awarded to Cpl. Dallas Will
1iams, of the 83rd Division, now
with the First Army in Germany,
for distinguishing himself by
meritorious service in connection
with military operations against
an enemy of the United States
from June q, 1914 to September
80, 1914, in Normandy and Brit
tany, France. During this period,
Cpl. Williams served as battalion
agent, and as such, was obliged
to make many trips through enc
my territory in order to carry out
his assigned duties. He fulfilled
each trip efficiently and success
fully executed his duties without
fail. His steadfast devotion to
duty and unfailing coverage un-
der enemy pressure deserves the
highest. praise"
Cpl. Williams entered service
on September IL, 1912.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01

OPA will continue to validate
a new series of red and blue
stamps at the start of each month,
usually five of each color at a
time. Since they will be good for
four months, this means that four
blocks of each kind will always
be in use, expiring on a stagger-
ed basis.
The first red and blue stamps
to expire under the new system
will be those which came into
use December and 3, respective
ly. They will not be valid after
March 81. They include:
Red-Q5, Rs and SIS; Blue-X5,
VS., rs, Az and BIZ.
The new policy clears up un-
certainty which has prevailed
since late last month, when OPA
invalidated without warning all
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
Postwar Building Program
For Ashe County Schools
Is Discussed By Leaders
County Board Discusses The
Building Needs And Other
Proposed Improvements

Looking ahead toward improv-
ed school facilities for Ashe coun-
ty children, members of the
county school board along with
Superintendent A. B. Hurt, me-
last week to discuss important
postwar plans relative to the
much needed building program
Some new high school build.
ings are needed, others should be
improved and consolidation
program could improve many Of
the smaller schools, it was point
ed out at the meeting.
Supt. Hurt, who has been dis
cussing the program with au
thorities in Raleigh, explained
that it was the opinion that no
only would funds be available
for buildings Immediately aftel
the war, but that there would bt
vast amount of equipment now
used in the war effort, available
for schools. Counties are advised
that storage space will be neces
sary for this, however.
The need for buildings at Fleet
wood and Elkland, as well as ad
ditions to many other high schoo
buildings, including auditoriums
Continued on Page ~
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
Benefit Game At
Riveryiew Fri.

Plans are now being COM
pIeted for a big All-Star bask-
etball game at Riverview high
school gymnasium Friday
night at 500 o'clock, for the
benefit of the Infantile Para
Iysis Fund.
Some other special games
will probably be featured dur
ing the evening. The public
is cordially invited to see some
oId-time basketball and help
raise funds for a worthy cause.
Such stars as Austin Jones,
Il. e. Parker and Rev. 81. b.
Cornett and many others, are
expected to see action.
Details were not completed
Yesterday, but the Riverview
school team will probably play
one game during the evening,
according to preliminary plans.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
OPA Announces Dates For
Expiration OF Food Stamps

Misunderstanding to allay
fear of another sudden invalida-
ton, the OPA set forth for house.
wives a definite policy on can
collation. of food ration stamps.
Hereafter, the agency announc-
ed, red stamps for meats and fats
and blue for processed foods will
expire four months from the date
of issuance. This replaces the
program of indefinite validity for
these coupons which had been in
effect since last Spring.
Sugar stamps also were given
fixed expiration dates again.
Number "a, now in use, will be
invalid after February %. The
next sugar stamp, Number 35,
will be valid February for five
pounds and remain good through
June 2. Sugar stamp Number SO
is scheduled for valuation May /.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
Waste Paper Is
. D Collie ID
Starting To-day
American Legion Will Spon-
sor Collection; Co-Opera-
ton Asked

It was announced this week by
Roy H. Grouse, county salvage
chairman, and w. w. Terry, COM
mander of the Ashe Post of the
American Legion. that regular
collections of waste paper, cur
tailed because of limited trans
portation, would be started again
today.
Regular dates for collection are
to be announced next week, il
was stated. The public is asked
however, to save waste paper
they now have on hand until it
can be collected.
Salvage officials point out that
there is dire need for waste pa
per in the war effort and that all
possible should be turned over
for collection. John Poe Color
ed), will attend to the transporta-
ton here, it was announced, and
a central collection place here in
town is expected to be designated.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
Another County
Man Is Reported
Killed In Action
Sgt. Miller Killed In Ger,
many; James M. Howell
Is Missing

S-Sgt. Airline Miller, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Miller, of Tuck
erdale, was killed in action, some
where in Germany, on November
20, 1914, according to a recent
message received by his parents
from the War Department. S-Sgt
Miller, who had been in service
since November 1941, had been
overseas for three years.
Mrs. S. N. Howell, of Husk,
has been notified by the War
Department that her son, Pfc.
James M. Howell, had been mis-
sing in action, at Luxembourg,
since December 20. Pfc. Howell
had just returned to duty after
being wounded in action in Ger
many on September 81. He has
been in service for a year.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
Want Names OF
Men In Service

Attention called to parents
or relatiy of Ashe men in
service AT more names are
to be Tsfinted for the Honor
Roll of servicemen on display
i'm the courthouse.
If there are Ashe men in
service, who did not enter
from the local draft board or
for some other reason, whose
names are not already on the
board, they are asked to turn
them i'm to l.. r. Coward, w.
w. Terry or Rev. John w.
Luke.
As soon as sufficient addi-
tional names are turned i'm,
these will be printed and add
ed to the others ON the board.
The printing and erection Of
the board is sponsored by the
Jeffersons Rotary Club and
the Ashe Post Of the American
Legion.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01

Poultry growers from this Sec
ton of the state had an oppor-
tunity to hear leaders discuss
postwar plans along with a broad
Improvement program, on Tues
day at the short course conduct
ed by N. c. Extension leaders at
the courthouse.
Included on the program were:
Roy S. Dearstyne, DR.. c. H. Bos-
tan, T. T Brown and Clifton F.
Parrish.
A very interesting egg show
was held with 20 entries. The
following is a list of the prize
winners and placings judged by
T. T. Brown:
/ First-white eggs, Mrs. Arol
Choate, of Sparta, 100 lbs. Purina
La Chow, compliments Of Bare
Little Company.
] First-brown eggs, Carl Blew
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01

Report For 1914
= Shows IncreaseIn
Vital War Crops
Income Also Shows Jump OF
Around 100000; Dairy
ing Leads

In spite of being handicapped
by labor shortage, Ashe county
farmers made an outstanding rec
ord both in food production as
well as increase in income dur
ing the past year, State officials
pointed out in commenting on
the annual reports submitted by
farm agents department.
The report reveals that income
from farm products increased ap-
proximately 81, 0O0, 100000 with the
biggest gain probably shown in
the milk production field. Beans
and other war crops also came in
for big gains.
Ashe, the leading dairy county
in the state, sold last year, 49,
1884, 900 pounds of milk to process
sing companies, bringing an in
come of $613,81200 to 1,760
farmers.
This is a poundage increase Of
1873 per cent, or 2,6O6,829 more
pounds of milk, with an increase
of $210,713.00 in 1914 over 1913.
Roy H. Grouse, county agent, ex-
planned. ''The big increase in
production during the past IL
months was largely due to better
feeding and management prac-
tees being followed. A good
many farmers replaced low pro-
ducing cows with better ones. A
total of "a purebred dairy bulls
were purchased by dairymen in
the county during the past IL
/ months, which is a good indiea-
ton of a better dairy breeding
program being underway" he
said.
| The estimated production of
snap beans in the county for 1914
was 265,000 bushels netting the
farmers $437, 10000. The planted
! CONTINUED on Page ~
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
Rationing Guide
MEATS AND FATS


Book Four red stamps Q5
through SIS good through
March 81. Stamps It's through
Ks good through April 2S.
Stamps VS., rs, and Az through
DE- good through June 2.
PROGRESSED FOODS
Book Four blue stamps Ks
through rs and Az and BIZ
good through March 81.
Stamps CO through G2 good
through April 20. Stamps H2
through M2 will be valid Feb
ruary 1 and good through June
z.
SUGAR
Stamp 81 good for five
pounds through February %.
Stamp IS will be valid for five
pounds February 1 through
June 2. Another stamp sched-
uled to be validated May 1.
SHOES
Book Three airplane stamps
1, 2 and 3 valid indefinitely;
OPA says no plans to cancel
any.
GASOLINE
14-A coupons valid every
where for four gallons through
March 81. BIS, C-5, B-6 and
c. coupons good everywhere
for five gallons each.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
Poultry Short Course Here
Attended By Many, Tuesday

ms, of Crumpler, 100 lbs. Purina
La Chow, compliments of Bare
Little Company.
Other prizes went to the follow
ing:
Mrs. V. v. Mcconnell. of JEFF
ferson, Is baby chicks, by Park
ers Hatchery; Mrs. V. c. Lillard,
of Creston, Is baby chicks, by
Parker's Hatchery; j. w. Luke, of
Glendale Springs, metal water
fountain, by Ashe Hardware; ].
w. Luke, of Glendale Springs.
glass water fountain, by Lansing
Service Store; Mrs. Tom Monkey,
of Sparta, one year subscription
to 'The Allegheny News" by The
Skyland Post.
Mrs. Walter Pennington, of Ma
than's Creek, wire egg basket by
Ashe Hardware; Arthur Rose, OF
CONTINUED On Page Four)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
Russians Pressing On
Toward Berlin; Yanks
Moving On To Manila
Conference Of ''Big Three
Leaders Is Believed To Be
Underway Now

The first White Russian army
thrust within As miles of Berlin
yesterday when it captured the
Brandenburg province town of
Stolzenberg in 20-mile dash
down the valley of the Netze river
from Driesen.
The capture of Stozenberg was
announced in the regular nightly
communique broadcast from Mos
cow, which made no point of the
fact that it represented the Rus
SLAMS closest approach to the Nazi
capital.
Another American army was
thrown into the battle for Luzon
Monday morning when elements
of 1t. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberg-
er's new eight army swept to a
completely unopposed landing
just north of Subic bay on the
west coast. By nightfall they
drove II miles inland toward
a junction with the sixth army
which is within 30 miles of Man
lila.
The eighth army Yanks, land.
ing at San Narisa and San An.
tonic to seize five miles of beach.
head so air miles northwest Of
of Manila, took an airfield at Sar
Marcelino in their quick drive tt
seal the fate of the japanese re-
treating to Bataan and to cap
Continued On Page Fcurl
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
n. C.. SOlOns Get
Air-Minded; Bill
For School BIDS.
Rate OF Teachers Pay Is Still
Being Considered By The
Leaders
By Staff Correspondent

Raleigh (SpeciaD-Two bills to
foster aeronautics in the state and
encourage airport development
were given the senate this week,
while the house received bills to
boost the monthly war bonus of
state employees by from SIS to $40
and authorizing the governor to
set up commission to study
plans for payment of teachers
based on the ability of the in
dividual teacher.
The aeronautics bills were spon-
sored by Senator Roy Rowe of
Fender, the first defining terms
providing for the acquisition,
establishment, construction, en-
largement, improvement, main
tenance equipment, operation
and regulation of airports and
other air navigation facilities and
airport protection privileges by
municipalities, permitting the ac-
ceptance of federal aid, authoriz-
ing joint action by municipalities
and making uniform the law with
reference to public airports.
The second bill establishes a
commission to provide for the de-
velopment of airports and pre-
scribes the powers and duties of
such a commission.
The newest education bill, by
Reps. Umstead of Orange and
(Continued on Page Fourl
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
School Leaders
To Meet Friday

A. B. Hurt, superintendent of
schools, announced yesterday
that there would be a meeting of
the principals of the high schools
of the county on Friday afternoon
at $3.50 at the courthouse. At this
time plans for the waste paper
collection as well as other mat
tiers relative to the schools, are
expected to be discussed.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
Andrew Jones, 70,
Buried Yesterday

Funeral service was conducted
yesterday at the Old Fields Pres
byterian church for Andrew
Jones, age rs, who died at his
home at Glendale Springs on
Monday, January %, after suf-
fering from a stroke of paralysis
The Rev. John w. Luke conduct
ed the service.
Mr.. Jones, who had been ill for
sometime, was well known
throughout this section. He is
survived by a number Of rela.
tives and friends.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-01
GLENN p. TUCKER
GETS SAFETY AWARD

Glenn P. Tucker, son of Judge
and Mrs. H. c. Tucker. was among
the four Greyhound bus drivers,
who were awarded certificates for
a 21-jewel Hamilton watch, this
week, for having completed 10
years of bus driving without an
accident.
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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-06-29

shirts. D. G., the rhythm and
rhyme man, was really creeping
with one of his ex-girl friends-U
wouldn't stand for it, "Glo"-
smiles). Jimmy Miller and Frances
Morris were looking at each other
dreamy-eyed as usual. Lois Milsap
was really creeping with C. J.
Sarah Hill was creeping with both
of her ex-boy friends (eh-now).
Oscar Brown, Nelson Mccoy,
Leonard Powers, Leon Lewis, Willis
Reed, were some of the fellows
present.
Welcome home, Donald Titus.
Hope you enjoy your ten-day fur
Tough.
Gladys Hobbs was on, Sunday,
with Leroy Shockeney, her dream
boy. They dined at the Elks, and
from there they went to the movies.
E. L. was really getting on some
fine, hard, groovy time, with B. G.,
but H. C. didn't like it any too we'll.
what will happen next??? Huba-
huba.)
The Phalen Beach was really
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-06-29
Church Activity
In Twin Cities

PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS
Rev. Floyd Massey Jr., returned to the
pulpit last Sunday, after a period of two
weeks illness. He spoke from the topic
Ierah or Abraham, Which %
He said, we were exhorted to move on
as it was in the case of Abraham. Pilgrim
has reached her ambition-that is the COM
pletlon of church debt liquidation. We must
move on with Gods program to reach the
Kingdom of God. Move on, and l will
make OF thee great nation" Terah stopped
because he was too easily satisfied; Abra-
nam reached the promised land. Terah or
Abraham, Which?
Children's Story topic: please All and
you will Please None" During the morn
ing service, Mr.. S. V. Owens, Chairman of
the Mems Day program for July %, 1945,
launched the campaign proper. The Wom-
ems Day is July 90, 1915. Mrs Almeda
Tresvan is Chairman.
Sunday, July l, 1945, is Communion Sun
day. Rev. Massey's message topic will be,
The Significance of the Burning Bush"
At the evening worship hour at p. M,
>the Ordinance of Baptism will be observed.
Visitors last Sunday, were Benjamin M.
1ounge, Chicago; Mrs. Billie Booddus, Des
Molnes; Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson, East
Orange, New Jersey; Mrs. Irene Casey,
Peoria, ILL.,; Mrs. Holsomback and grand
children, st. Paul.
You are always welcome at Pilgrim, the
Church of Lofty Friendship.-Church Re
porter.
Among the visitors to the Minneapolis
office of this newspaper were, ]. Louis
Erwin, of st. Paul. Martin o. Wellington,
Great Lakes, ILL.,, Mrs. Lucille Schuck and
Miss Dolores Beasley of Minneapolis.
Border Methodist Church News: Rev.
Carl F. Zietlow, director of the MINNEAPOLIS
conference of Christians and Jews, will be
the speaker at the communion worship on
Sunday, July l, at IL a M, in the absence
OF Rev. r. W. Kelley, pastor, who left Mon
day night, June rs, for jamestown, N. D.,
where he is teaching a series on Building
Bridges of Goodwill" He will return next
week.
The Prayer band will meet at the home
of Mrs. Hester Jackson, SIP Emerson Ave
n, on Tuesday. July 8, at p. m.-Church
Reporter.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-06-29

Teotihuacan means, Getty of the
Gods" According to history, the
Aztecs held their religious services
here. In front of the temple was a
plaza. In the corners of this plaza
were low pyramids. Each had steps
leading up to the top which was a
fiat surface. Here, it is said, that
the people sat while they observed
the ceremonies. There was also a
higher pyramid where the emperor,
his court and the mobiles sat. In the
center was another pyramid to
which the human sacrifices were
brought.
The loveliest maidens and the
strongest youths were chosen for
these sacrifices. On the appointed
day, the young people would as
semble and march slowly into the
plaza to the accompaniment of the
drums. They would not weep or
wiring their hands because it was
considered a great honor to be
chosen for the gods. When they
reached the sacrifcial pyramid they
would lie down. The priest would
then cut out the hearts of these
young people with a sharp stone.
He would then carry it still warm