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Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23
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Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23
BIRTH

Mr. ana Al,a tdAaid - Williams
are r"c"iyiuG concentrations oi,
the bulh uf an rl".ru pound son il
Milford Memorial tIo pitaI. Tues
day ait"tunru. February ~ The
youur man has h"'u named Ed
wand Andres.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

The Volunteer circle will meet
un Wednesday February -. at the
home OF Miss Anna Katchll. y full
attendance viii hv appreciated.
Remember the food sale and
bake conducted hy the Pareut-Tea-
,4,r c.oup in the elementary
:, hool tomogrow hegiuning at ten.
Delivery service viii be given and
Ihou, messages viii I've accepted
Call ~"
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23
~

Mrs. Theodore Townsend en-
tertaincd the members of th"
Tuesday Night Bridg" club at
her home on Clark Avenue this
week. Mrs. William Brimiioin,
of Kenvil. y. J.. and Miss
Charlotte Ryder played III th"
absence Of Two members.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

Mrs Maud 5. Derlickson of Lin
coin and James VI. G. Abbott of
Milford We're quitely married at
the VI. +. Parsonage by Reverend
W. Il. MoWbray on Saturday morn
inS. February 20th. 1918. Immedi-
ately after the ceremony they were
conveyed hy automobile To Har-
rin2ton and took the o'clock train
for Philadelphia and points in New
Jersey.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

n ID n N IT N n n IT n NJ ".
\ beautifully planned =
Valentine parry Was Mat ut
Mrs. Harry Mayhem. which
She gave al her Luur ou
North Walnut Street on Tm.~-
day. Of last week. CHESTS ar
rived Tor dessert at -!-h
which was followed ny cards.
Mrs Mayhem had d large W!i'r
tree properly decorated with
hearts. arrows ana oapiG~
standing where al. could ~r-
and be- reminded of tine day.
White candles rose from lacy
doilirs. trimmed with rcd
hearts and rcd rihbou>. To
form the crnttrpi,crS of Jh"
tables. \ lovely white cam
mcllia was given to Mrs. Dean
Kimuel for druWin- the lucky
heart bciorr fhr playing start
cd Heart shaprd curn4~.
boxes uf candy. soaps uud
packets We're ojllrr prizes
awarded To the layers for
blnsu and bridge. Those ru-
ioyn4 this ric" party We're:
Mrs. John Fry, Mrs JHulrs
MayhcW. Ahs. Harold Johnson.
Mrs. Edwin MtSslch. Mrs.
James &. Holzmurllvr. Mrs.
Townsend Mastrn and Mrs.
Reese Harrington, ol Iiarru4-
ton, Mrs Nathaniel Ro@er@,
Mrs. Howard Deputy. Mrs
Clarence Wrlch. Mrs. Dean
kimmel, Airs James X. Petty
john. Mrs Earl Williams. Mrs.
Marshall Ilue4. Mrs. John May
hrW. Miss Curdclia Carter.
Mrs. John Tease. Ans Herbert
Nichols Mrs. Arthur Hail.
Mrs. Harold Wall. Mrs. Milton
Manlove OF Se4ford. Mrs CHAR
cnce Kemp. Mrs Walter Ilory
and Mrs. Bil'da Burdick.
CD
y large number Of .fIcud-
attended the Tea yesterday
given by Mrs. Walter T.. Gri,r
and Mrs. Frank Il. Gtirr ~ the
formers home on Lake Avcnur.
More Of the "details Will h"
given next week.
QD
Monday evening. Mrs. Elmer
T. Williams entertained a few
friends at her home ON l.ak"
Avenue. Her guests We're:
Mrs. David Wallace. Mrs. Della
Hall Deakync Mrs. Frank K.
Glitr. Mrs. Herman Phillips.
Mrs. William G. Smith, Mrs.
Edwin Altssick. Mrs. |. Dol
phus Short. Mrs. Stephen
Toadvinp, Mrs. Walter l.. Grjrr.
Mrs. 5. NJ. ID. Marshall and
Mrs. G. Donmau iIolzmucllcl.
Mrs. Williams recently had as
guests for tea: Mrs. Harry
Brakelry, Miss Ida Draper,
Mrs. John c. Truitt, Mrs. \.
Donnell Marshall. Mrs. Harry
l.. Grirr. Miss Bufdrlla Davis
and Mrs. Lee IIirsch.
g
tn" graduation I'll sixteen
nurses from Memorial Hos
Iital Training School was an
event We'll attended by parents
and friends on "Wednesday eye
ming in Avcnn" Church, Dr. j
r. Elliott. OF I.uur.I. "a m"mb,l
of tine medical stan oi III,
hospital made th" ad,ir'.s T.,
the graduates. "i.4.r lhrn
words Of adyIrr 44d .-hlls
4luIifyin2 thrII 'hy. rh p.Dl..
sion. ~ The "p-eA,- Fl! M
Ramona Hfrr-r f.r -.p,.. ..n
tcndcnt Ml- ..a.. " Hat
rington. pinned 81. ,..,a. o'
the GRADUATES H.- s.., -.
yon-on lrd IA,a +.,- t..1.
and ~ p r. ra.>. .r "a
HARRINGTON t.'>..f,a 'tr.
dlplorla- 49, T. .sp.a4 .t'-
SICK. pi,-.4,.t 81 H.. t...ta
hoard "a. uae's. 80 ,,.rm.n
)r+ a t'rrpIro '...~'H ia
rztto.eee
i. aAa l.s Ia@..d !
Williams .., a..4 'pa+IalJ
la',o .t.. 'a. -I.,al 81 i
,s,.,. t...4 er. . .t'n"l q.
U,-I'.l q. t.'s>.l
WEDDING
"rO1I SMITH
Announcement ha. bc"n mad
the iuarriurr Di NI.# Jane s,
daughter of 81 aLd Ir. lI"br
Scott ot iIoulDn. ana Chl'l T.
triciduH Mllr iln"Ard T. Sr
sou ol NJ nnd MIa i - Su
ot Duiic". Mics. 80 li" rarlsl
ST Bernard Ia. January -.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

g. aAa u.s. l"@..d y.
Williams .., A'..@ 'p.|Iaiu
la'ec .t'.. '.. .I..aI 81 au
es,.,. t..A" s.. . .l',np mI
I!..,':I Oh = ..s>.l
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

ONbAl WAS r,d
III ::::::::::: $: :. :: s: 4: +. !. i" i: !:
-1----7 Sara Gricr 10 Balti-
more and saw her break the
traditional bottle ot champagne
over the bow uf The .ood ~hip
Milford Victory" as Sh" t,uk
her initial dip in the eastern
waters. There were thrills
apl"nty Tor the SPONSOR from
early morn when She pinned
ON two lovely orchids. the eiit
oI her mother. Mrs. Harry
Grier. until late al night Whrn
She and her party Returned
home. 1t was fine oppoftun-
ity Tor The thirty-tive Milford
ians. also many OF whom had
never Witnessed the lamnchiu4
ol 4 boat. even thuu.h lillu.
IN 4 town Wnclr boats are
huill and launclled All III he
customary courltsir9 oI It ship
building company We're extend
ed to the local party and the
day PASSED oil aS perfect rs
could be expected with plans
We'll worked out weeks ahead.
For being the sponsor Miss
Grier WaS presented with 4
gorgeous Y pin OF gold. SIM
mGnnted by a jrWrlcd silver
eagle, i KEEPSAKE which She
will always prize 1t was
properly inscribed as lasting
memory of an uutstan0n@ day
in her HE
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

April is the date sci by the
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
for the card party which il Will
give on that evening in odd
Fellows Hall Remember the
date and do not plan anything
for that time. This is the biz
effort OF the organization 10
raise money to be used for the
necessities at the hospital not
specially notated in the budget.
1t is worthy OF your. support ON
April 6.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

Mrs John Fry. woman's
chairman of the Sixth War
Loan for Milford, was present
ed with the American Legion
Medal OF Honor by Governor
Walter Bacon at Joint meet
ing Of the LEGISLATURE yester-
day. at three, III Dover Mrs.
Fry was given this award for
outstanding work and she de
RE-, special praise for her
planning and service which
brought fine quota 10 Milford
in this last drive.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

The Milford and Philadelphia
Freight Line COS steamer. Georsr
+. Pierce will leave her wharf at
Milford Monday afternoon for
Philadelphia. Should the weather
conditions permit, the boat will re-
sumo her regular schedule in the
near future. Milford merchants will
be glad To see the boat in operation
again, after the winter months.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

Dr. and Mrs Russell Emory
were dinner guests # Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Sylvester al their
home i'm Harrington, Wcdn"s-
day evening. when they enter
tanned friends.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry wilkins.
tnf Richland. Washington. well
coined a st. Valentine present
in the form of little daughter.
Carla Sue. born Oh that day
which will always be double
occasion for them and the
fine daughter. Mir. and Mrs.
Henry wilkins. 81. arrived
that day fora visit Of a month
with their children.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23
HASTINGS EII.IOTT

~ . ''' ''''
Mis-. Louis T.. Wilkinson. ol Nil
tom. HuuUuuCcS tine HurliJ@r u!
her sister. Mrs. B,rIlIu G.. iIIstiu@s
the former Mrs. E,rtha q. iia"prr.
oi WILLIAMSBURG Md. to Mr.. J"lIH
T.. Elliott of Milford The Wrddin2
took place at MIR. John IT. Gcytr']
Of EllyndaIc. The bride Wor" a
rose gown with a cur~a-r OF roses.
aud the bridesmaid Of honor, Nr&.
Priscilla WIIhiH@uu wore blue"
In" hcS, man was Nh. Holm H.
Grycr Those present were: Mr.
ana Mrs Louis Wilkinson and son
Ray. Miss Rrhcccu Johnson. "il OF
Milton. Mr. and Mrs. lIJrlHn Me
Cullry Mr. and Mrs. Clinord VIII
son. Mr.. and Mrs Francis FINK. al'
Of Milford Miss Jessie and Catll
tyn kIlId,r, ul Dover, and Mr. PAU
Corkrdi. oI Greenfield, IN \ "a"
ccpliuu was given iy AIRS G"y'r
( the hostess. Ih" brid" VIII 1--we il
| Milford Del
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Larry Isaacs
are the proud parents of tho"
second daughter born in Me
mortal Hospital on Tuesday,
February 20. She has been
named Susan Glare. Mrs. Is
aacs was the former Miss
Vivian Shute
Mrs. David Green. assisted
by Miss Sarah Barcus, enter
tanned the Girl Scouts, Troop
No. /. on Friday evening a. the
home OF Mrs. Green ON LAX"
Avenue. Present also were
the parents OF the lIeuhcr&.
For entertainment the Scouts
gave a skit and served the re-
frcshments, turthcrimg their
know ledge and increasing th"lr
points for the homr-makin2
badge. Mrs. Ford Sowcll. Df
the Girl Scout Troop. so ,.
was a guest. Edgar Isaacs, Jr~
Claude Beswick and GeOrg"
Cohcc constitute the committee
of the Kiwanis club who h1y"
the Girl Scouts under lis VIM.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

y wireless station has been cree
ted AT his home 10y George ". Ben
mum. .lr.. of GtUr2rtuM
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

y large number Of friends
attended tn" Tea yesterday
given by Mrs Walter T.. Gri,r
and Mrs Frank Il. Grirr ~ The
formers home on Lake Avcnur.
More Of the details Will h"
given next week
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

Announcement of the engage
ment of Crbon p. Wingate of Lew
eS to Miss Lulu Collins of Milford
has been made.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

Mrs. Saunders Iruitt al here il
Visiting her parents in lrWc,. MIR.
und Mrs ELY sharp
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1915 FILES OF IHE
MILFORD CHRONICLE

MIR. and Mrs. Asbury Smith who
have been guests OF friends and re-
lativrs in Philadelphia have re-
turned home They also attended
Billy Sunday sermons.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

Lionel Malcomson has been the
guest OF his cousin, Miss Esther
Walls. Mr.. MalcOlmSom returned
10 Philadelphia on Tuesday morn
ins after a pleasant Stay in Mil
tord.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

Charles Nauney has returned
home from Denver. Colorado where
he Was called 10y the death of his
father
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

Miss Emma Davis spent the week
end in Washington. ID. &. as the
guest of her uncle. Edward NJ
Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23
PtRTNT-TEACHER GROI L

t,<l' iluIrh. Band
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06
Victory Bond Sales
Show Slight Cain;
County Still Behind
Public Urged To Give Bonds
For Christmas; Merchants
To Help Today

Sale of victory bonds showed
a slight gain during the past week
with the total of $79,OOO0O in E
bonds being reached yesterday,
according to late reports. But this
is still $4,000 short of the E bond
quota of $127,OOO, officials pointed
out.
The public is urged to buy
bonds for Christmas as well as
to invest any Christmas money,
which they might receive.
Farmers selling tobacco are
asked to invest all possible in
Victory Bonds.
Throughout the county retail
merchants are asked to observe
today as 'Victory Bond Day" and
to ask every customer to purchase
bonds.
Township chairmen and other
workers are asked to double their
efforts.
The county has made an out
standing record in all previous
drives and it is hoped that the
Victory Loan can also be raised or
time. This is the most important
drive of all and it is most import
ant that this be raised" one Of
fetal said.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06
War Fund Drive
Reaches $S,28l.7O
In Ashe County
Results Of Drive In Schools
Announced BY Chairman
B. b. GRAPHICAL

B. B. GRAPHICAL, county chair
man of the United War Fund
Drive, announced yesterday that
3,281.70 had been raised toward
the county's quota of $5,00O.O0 in
the United War Fund Drive.
Chairman GRAPHICAL asked that
if there were any individuals or
churches that have not yet turn
ed in their collections, to do so
at once. Churches that have not
made a collection are asked to do
so Sunday.
Mr.. GRAPHICAL gave the follow
ing report from the school dis
tricts: Nathan's Creek, $171.34 on
quota of $4,000; Jefferson, $217.-
rs on quota of $4,000; Riverview,
$138.50 on quota of $4,000; Vir-
ginia-Carolina, $115.2O on quota
of $4,000; Helton, $52.64 on quo
ia of $4,000; Fleetwood, $53.68 on
quota of $4,000; Lansing, $2O1 SO
on quota of 100000; Healing
Springs, 5000 on quota of $780,
90; Elkland, $4,000 on quota of
$4,000; and West Jefferson, $751;
So on quota of $4,000.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06
NCEA Will Honor
Teachers Serving
In World War IL
Mrs. Gertrude Vaught, Presi-
dent Of Local Unit, Seek
ing Information

Mrs Gertrude Vaught, presi-
dent of the Ashe county unit of
the North Carolina Educational
Association, said this week that
she wanted full information about
Ashe county teachers who have
served in the armed forces dur
ing World War II.
The NCEA is asking that the
president of each county unit
send the desired information in
as soon as possible in order that
these persons be recognized in an
early publication of the organiza-
tons magazine.
Mrs. Vaught explained that the
name, picture, subject and place
taught, and service record were
wanted.
Ashe county has number of
teachers as well as principals that
served during World War II.
Some of these include Kyle Dick
son, Robert Davis, James Miller,
Oscar Houck, Dale Atwood, Lau-
ra Mcconnell and others.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06
County Has Heaviest Snow OF Season
Santa Is Coming
Again This Week;
Crowds Expected
West Jefferson Merchants
Are Ready To Supply
Xmas Needs

Santa Claus will again visit
West Jefferson this week end
and children of this entire Sec
ton are cordially invited here to
see him.
Merchants reported good bust
ness last week end in = spite of
the severe cold weather when the
Christmas shopping season was
officially opened here. They also
experienced brisk trade the first
of this week.
There is still, however, a good
selection of gift items to choose
from, here, as well as practical,
usable merchandise. A survey
shows that many people are MAX
ing purchases from practical gifts
such as clothes, furniture or other
usable items this year.
Santa is expected to visit the
various stores and talk with the
children and find out their wish
es in time for Christmas. Many
were here to see him last week
and more are expected to be here
on Saturday.
The public is cordially invited
by merchants to do their shop
ping in West jefferson and bring
the children to see Santa.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06
Victory Ball Is
To Be Held Here
On Friday Night
Sponsored BY Victory Loan
Il knitts Special Pro-
gram is Planned

Plans are now being perfected
for the Victory Ball to be held at
the community building here on
Friday, when the only require
ment for admission will be the
purchase of a victory bond on ar
rival.
Special music is being arranged
and other features will be an en-
tertainment act by Horace Day,
noted magician. Plans will also
probably include auctioning of
some nylon hose. if thew can be
secured in time. it was stated.
The public is cordially invited
to attend and is again reminded
that a bond must be bought on
arrival for admission. 1t is hoped
that the county's quota can be
completed at this time.
Those in charge of arrange
ments said that the girls would
really get break" as part of it
would be a "girl-break" and girls
could wear either long or short
dresses for the occasion.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06
County wide Teachers
Meeting To Be Held Here
Next Wednesday, Dec. II
NCEA Unit Has Planned Spe-
cial Program In West JEFF
ferSOn School

Plans are now being perfected
for the countrywide meeting OF
teachers. to be held in the audi
forum Of the West Jefferson
High School, next Wednesday,
Dec. II, Mrs. Gertrude Vaught,
president of the county unit of
the North Carolina Education AS
ISOLATION, said yesterday.
Among the subjects of special
interest to be discussed on the
program will be, what should
health and physical education
program in every school include %
by Mrs. Elizabeth Barlow. Arts
bulletin in the classroom will be
discussed by Ron Davis and the
teaching of Bible, by A. D. Good
man.
The Rev, E. w. Powers will
open the meeting with devotions
and Herbert GRAPHICAL will dis
cuss the Importance of joining
the local and state units of NCEA.
It was pointed out that all
teachers are expected to attend
or to teach in the afternoon. The
meeting will open promptly at
80 o'clock.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06
Window Prizes
Are Announced
Much Interest Shown By Lo-
cal Merchants; Many
Beautiful Displays

Winners in the annual Christ
mas window contest for local
merchants are announced today,
as reported by the judges.
McNeill's department store won
first place. while second prize
went to the Western Auto Asso-
ciate store and third prize to the
Rhodes furniture company.
The judges pointed out that all
of the merchants were to be high
ly commended on their displays
which added much to the Christ
mas atmosphere of the town.
Serving on the judging COM
mittee were: Mrs. P. G. Wright,
L. P. Coward and L. B. Tyson.
The winners will be presented
with prizes within a few days.
This contest is sponsored annual
ly by The Skyland Post.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06
Zeb V. Dickson
Rotary Speaker

The schools have a greater re-
sponsibility facing them in the
future than ever before and the
teachers and parents must face
this great task if we keep the
schools up to the trend of times
and build a better world in which
to live" said Zeb v. Dickson,
principal of the West Jefferson
high school, when he spoke to the
Jeffersons Rotary club last
Thursday night.
MIR. Dickson was introduced to
the club by Thomas Sears.
Carlton Miller has been select
ed for the Junior Rotarian for De-
cember and was present at the
meeting.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06
Blevins Visits
Pyle's Grave
Clifford Blevins, Of Jeffer-
son, Writes Of Experiences
In Pacific

Cpl. Clifford kRIevfpss son n
Mr.. and Mrs. w hi Bfevins, 81
jefferson, recena.y sent his pafa
ents the ricture of Ernie Pyle's
grave, which was taken on one
of his Vs. there
Cpl. B1aUins has seen II months
of action in the Philippines, serv-
ing on Leyte, Luzon, Ie Shima,
New Cuinea and the Mariannas.
In recent latter home he re-
lated an incident which took
place on a small island in the
Philipri~cj. =; ~ lis company
of AZ men were without anything
to eat until a young native girl
brought them Uatermelons, eggs
tomatoes and mangoes. They
lost II men and one captain from
their company
He helped liberate the prison
ers from the Sana Tamos and New
Billiard prisons.
Cpl. Blevins, who is now sta
toned at TiSuria Field, Japan,
wears the Philippine liberation
ribbon, with one Bronze Star.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06
Farmers Name
.AAA Committee
For Ashe County
J. w. Gambill Is Chairman;
T. J. GRAPHICAL Is Chosen
AS Vice-Chairman

Ashe county farmers went to
their respective voting places on
Friday and named the AAA COM
munity committees for the fol-
lowing year and these in turn
elected the county committee.
J. w. Gambill was chosen as
chairman; T. j. GRAPHICAL, vice
chairman; H. H. Burgess, regular
member; V. G. Lillard and A. J.
Blevins, alternate members.
GRAPHICAL has been serving as
chairman during the past year.
Burgess replaces Lillard as a
regular member.
Melvin Campbell, chief clerk to
the board, said that there was
much interest in the voting and
that the list of community COM
mitteemen would be published
next week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06
Baldwin School Is Lauded
For Big Victory Bond Sales

Baldwin School, which has
made an outstanding record in all
of the war loan drives, has been
praised for the record made so
far in the Victory Loan,
This school has sold enough
Victory Bonds to make possible
the purchase of a hospital bed at
Moore General Hospital, and this
bed bears tablet with the name
of the school.
The following letter, addressed
to the students and faculty of
Baldwin, has recently been re-
ceived from Pfc. Edward Size
more:
"Just a few lines of appreciation
for your efforts in raising enough
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06

Mountain Burley warehouses,
said. I'VE are always delighted
when the farmers are pleased,
for we are in business to serve
them," he added.
Many farmers had delivered
their tobacco to the warehouses
prior to the opening sales, mean
while, on Monday and Tuesday,
loads continued to come in. eve
want all the tobacco we can get
and we believe we can satisfy the
growers" Mr.. Coleman declared.
1t was pointed out that every
effort is made to clear the floor
daily. 1--WE try to avoid all delay
and see that farmer gets his
Continued on Page 81
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06
MERCHANTS ARE TO
SELL BONDS TODAY

Merchants throughout Ashe
county are asked to make a
special effort today to sell Vic
tory Bonds.
According to the plan, ev-
cry sales person is to remind
every customer to buy bonds
and to sell the customers to-
day, if possible.
The Victory Loan committee
will give prize of $500 to the
sales person selling the most
bonds. Store managers or
owners should report the name
of the person in their store
making highest sales, to w. w.
Terry, chairman of the mer-
chants committee.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06
Reaches Depth
Of 6 to 10 Inches
Here Wednesday
Roads Partially Blocked:
Schools Are Closed; Little
Traffic Seen

King Winter descended upon
Ashe county along with other Sec
tions. of the state and nation Tues
day and let fall the heaviest
blanket of snow thus far this sea-
son. A depth of from 6 to 10 in
ches was reported throughout the
county yesterday morning.
The snow began falling Tues
day morning and continued in
termittently throughout the day
and night. And had it not been
mixed with both rain and sleet,
which cut down on the depth, the
county would really have been
showed under.
Schools were closed on Tues
day morning soon after the buses
arrived so that the children could
be transported home in safety.
No school was held yesterday
and due to the amount of snow
on the highway, there is a posi-
bility that they will not open I'M
til Monday. No official an
nouncement concerning this was
made, however.
There was little travel yester-
day and most motorists were US
ing chains. Some bus schedules
were cancelled yesterday morn
ing, but most:of them we're in op-
Grafton later in the day as most
of the main highways were clear
ed.
No serious accidents were re-
ported and traffic was light
throughout the day. The highest
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-06
Grange Units To
Hold Meetings

Henry M. Adams, State Grange
Deputy, has announced the fol-
lowing schedule of the meetings
for the Ashe county units for the
month of December:
Nathan's Creek Grange, Mon
day, Dec. 10, at the Nathan's
Creek school house; the Lansing
Grange, Tuesday, Dec. II, at the
Lansing school; the Jefferson
Grange, Wednesday, Dec. IL, in
the community building; the Lau-
rel Grange, Thursday, Dec. IS, at
the Riverview school.