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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
Ideas OF The Air

The imagination of the progressive re-
taller knows no bounds! A fruit and vege-
table concern in Pennsylvania is pushing
sales of "air fresh produce. Under an
arrangement with the eastern retailer, the
produce is grown by a Salinas California,
shipper, then transported by air twice a
week to a nearby airport where it is re-
loaded and whisked air express to the east.
Seventeen hours after it is picked in Cali
fornia, the air cargo is on the market.
Newspaper advertisements are run the
night before each sale. Window streamers
ments and wall signs are used to spur con-
sumer demand for airborne produce
Strawberries, plums, seedless grapes,
honey-dew melons, cantaloupes, lettuce
and tomatoes have been tested to date
with satisfactory results,
The enterprising courage of this retail
er is as refreshing as his airborne fruit
Here is further proof that the age of new
ideas, of pioneering toward new horizons,
is not a thing of the past. AS long as in
dividual opportunity for profit exists, new
ideas will continue to appear. And gen.
eraly the consuming public is the greatest
benefactor of every workable idea. The
conveniences and Injuries which make
up the things we call our standard of living
are nothing but an accumulation of ideas
created by people who saw an opportunity
ment of these people with ideas is nothing
more than common sense
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
REGULAR ARMY WANTS
MEN TO ENLIST

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furlough paid to home and re-
turn.
4. An increase in the re-en--
listment bonus to $4,000 for each
year of active service since bonus,
was last paid, or since last entry
into service.
S. Option to retire at half pay
after twenty years service-or'
three quarters pay after 80 years
service. All previous active Fed
eral military service counts to-
ward retirement.
6. Family allowance for the
term of enlistment for dependents
of men who enlist or re-enlist be-
fore July l, 1916.
7. Choice of branch of service
and overseas theatre in the air,
ground, or service forces on three
year enlistments.
"The recruiting station in Le-
noir, is located in the post office
building, open from 8 a. m. until
S p. m. every day except Sunday,
and has a staff of trained person
mel to answer any questions you
have" he said.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
Warrensville News

Mr.. B. C. Allen, who has been
a resident of Oregon for the last
II years, has been visiting his Sis
ter, Mrs. Emory Roland, and 9TH
er relatives near here.
DR.. and Mrs. j. M. GRAPHICAL,
of Marion, Va, were week end
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. K. L. Ell
Ter.
Kay L. Eller received his dis
charge from the Air Transport
Command at Goldsboro, Novem-
Der ii. Mr.. Eller has been in
service since May, 1912, thirty
months of which was spent in
Africa. Since August 8, he has
been stationed, first, at Man.
chester, N. H., and later was
transferred to Long Island.
Mrs. w C. Warren visited Mrs.
w. H. Jones, Sunday afternoon.
Ray Combs is at home again, af-
ter a long term of service in the
armed forces. He is the son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Vance Combs, of this
place, and was one of the three
brothers in service at the same
time.
Miss Mary Lynn Johnson is at
Spartanburg, S. c., for a few
days.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stanley
spent the week end in Damascus,
Va.
1t. Pearl Dollinger is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. O..
Dollinger, Of the Lansing COM
munity, after almost four years
of overseas duty, having served
in Africa, Italy, the European
theatre of operations and the
Pacific.
Wade Dollinger, of Baltimore,
Md, is at home for few days
visit with his sister and home
folks.
Those from a distance attend
ing the funeral of MIR. Robt. J.
Ashby, last Wednesday, were as
follows: Mr.. and Mrs. Archer
Ashby and son, of Newport
News, Va; Lee Ashby, of Front
Royal, Va; Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Ashby, of Ontarion, Va; Mr.. and
Mrs. Craddock Ashby and son. of
Skipwith, Va; Mr.. and Mrs.
James Womack and Miss Gladys
Ashby, all of Clover, Va; and
Mrs. Mary Walton, Danville, Va.
One brother in Detroit, sister
in Indianapolis and one in At
lanta, Ca, were unable to at
tend. The oldest son of Mr.. Ash
by is in Japan.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
Give Thanks With Bonds

What better way can we give thanks
this Thanksgiving Day than with Victory
Bonds? We know loyal Americans are
thankful for victory and peace and one of
the ways each individual can express this
thanhulness is to buy extra Victory bonds
Let your conscience be your guide.
The actual fighting is over, but it will
not be completely over for men still away
from home until we bring them back. You
still have an opportunity of sharing in vic
tory through the Victory Loan.
This year, Americans have much more
to be thankful for than they have had for
some time America is indeed blessed in
many ways among which is an opportunity
to invest in our government, our way of
life, through the Victory Loan. BUY AN
EXTRA VICTORY BOND NOW.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
Mcclure Rites
To Be Held Today

Plans for the funeral service
for Earl William Mcclure, 20
son of MIR. and Mrs. John Nc
CURE, Of West jefferson, who
died last Saturday at the Char
lotte Memorial hospital, were in.
complete last night but it is ex.
pected that the service will be
held today at two o'clock at the
West Jefferson Baptist church
The Revs. R. H. Snead and E. w
Powers will officiate. Interment
will follow in the West Jefferson
cemetery.
Mr.. Mcclure, who has been il
i'll health for the past two months
had been a patient at the Char
lotte Memorial hospital until the
time of his death.
Survivors are his parents, one
sister, Mary Lillian, and four
brothers, Cleadford, Monzell,
Howard and James.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
Ashe Boy Scouts
Enjoy Fall Rally

The Fall Rally for the Ashe dis.
trict of Boy Scouts was held last
Saturday afternoon at the local
gymnasium, when approximately
twenty Boy Scouts got together
with several Scout officials and
enjoyed an afternoon of games
Starting at two o'clock, the
Scouts enjoyed basketball until
three o'clock when the official
Rally was opened.
Jim Story, chairman of the
c.. & A. committee, introduced
Chairman Levern Johnson, who
gave an inspiring talk to the
Scouts and visitors. Scoutmaster
E. w. Powers then presented two
Second Glass medals to scouts
Mr.. Story then presented the
Bluff Park Camporee insignias
to the scouts who attended thi:
camp several months ago. Fol
lowing this, eleven Scouts from
Troop 81, were presented the
Eisenhower medals, which were
won by the Scouts for their out.
standing work in the scrap paper
contest.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
Escape Through Prevention

The erroneous idea that fire escapes,
nearby doors and ground level windows
will assure escape in case of fire, has led
to the tragic death of thousands of people.
Recently, the owner of small yacht was
asleep aboard his boat. In the dead of night
fire of unknown origin broke out. The un-
fortunate skipper arose and stumbled, half
asleep, toward ass;door~ not more than six
feet from him.. w. He never made it. He coli
lapsed, overcome by fumes. on the floor Of
the cabin. The boat burned to the waterline
and sank, carrying with it mute tumble of
heat-seared< bones. d q #<
Similar tragedies are repeated daily, in
homes, hotels, auto courts, apartments, ev-
erywhere. Fire prevention experts preach
constantly ore sure way ID be safe
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
CONDITIONS IN INDIA
ARE DESCRIBED
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When the followers of Moham-
med invaded in the 18th century
they came down through Persia
and Afganstan and then into the
land of Punjab, in Northwest In
dia, armies of the Prophet swept
through the country, killing all
in their wake. The "Punjabies'
were fair soldiers, but not a
match for the faster. better arm
ed and Jealous Arabs. One Hindu
leader tried to stem the Moslem
hordes, thus the Sikhs were born.
The Moslems gained control of
greater India but the Sikh nation
gave them no little trouble. There
were finally treaties made with
them and they controlled a part
of the Punjab and other minor
provinces.
The Sikh has five vows which
he takes: CD never to cut his hair
or shave; (2) to carry an iron
handled sword" 90 to carry a
wooden comb in his hair; az to
wear an iron bracelet on his arm;
and 50 to wear his turban-all
of these have deep rooted back
grounds.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22

from fire is to remove the cause Of fire
Easements and attics stuffed with refuse,
improperly installed or faulty heating and
cooking equipment, frayed wiring-these
are but few of the causes of fire. The
commonest causes, and the easiest to cor
rect, are matches and cigarettes. Never
lay lighted cigarette down carelessly;
never toss away match without being
sure it is out. If these two precautions a.
lone were religiously adhered to, an in
calculable amount of destruction and suf-
fering could be avoided.
A few weeks ago the nation observed
Fire Prevention Week. During that week,
by press, radio and billboard, the funda-
mentals of fire prevention were broadcast
far and wide. Those who forgot the urgent
message of Fire Prevention Week are put
ting their lives and property in jeopardy.
Remember, there is no sure escape from
fire-except to prevent it before it starts.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
REMIND SCHOOLS TO
ENTER ESSAY CONTEST
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pete for the first prize award OF
$500 Victory bond and second
award of a $4,000 Victory bond.
The purpose of the contest is to
focus the interest of the present
student generation on the place
and Importance of newspapers in
war and peace as community
service institutions. The subject
of the contest is Newspapers
Serving the Community"
The essays should not be over
1900 words in length and should
be neatly written, preferably
typewriter, but this is not i'm
perative. Entries must be sent to
this newspaper not later than De-
cember l. The winning county
essay will be forwarded and en-
tered in the state contest by De-
cember Is.
All high school students in the
county are eligible to enter the
contest. The winning essay and
perhaps one or more honorable
mentions will be published in this
paper.
Mr.. Anderson pointed out that
community service is one of the
primary functions of newspapers
eve regard it as being almost as
important as the reporting OF
news" he said.
''The newspaper is the mouth
piece of the community and it is
therefore only logical and natura
that it should be interesting il
helping to promote all activitie!
and movements that are for the
; betterment of the general welfare
of its citizens" he said.
A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all high school students Il
enter the newspaper essay con
test.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
A BIG CHRISTMAS
SEASON is PLANNED
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kNOIlC1I1uGU 11OI1 dSC
Don Blackburn.
Don Blackburn, c. o. Parsons
and Bernard GRAPHICAL were nam
ed on a committee to work up a
public address system for broad
casting Christmas Carols as well
as other items in connection with
Christmas.
Named on the special Santa
Claus committee were: T. E.
Parker, Dwight McGrady, w. B.
Tribble and Mrs. Earl Davidson.
Carl GRAPHICAL was named
chairman of the lighting commit
tee to supervise and to secure
necessary supplies. Sharpe Shoe
maker presided over the meeting
in the absence Of the chairman,
who is expected to name other
needed committees this week.
The merchants decided to stay
open later than usual for the two
opening days of the Christmas
shopping season as well as the
week before Christmas. The
group also decided - to observe
Christmas Day and Dec. IS. as a
twfo-day holiday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
AAA COMMITTEES
ARE TO BE ELECTED
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terest to vote in the coming cleo
tions-to make sure that the men
administering AAA programs in
the county are the ones he wants
to represent him."
The voting places are as fol-
lows:
Ashland, Ashland school; Bald
win, store at Baldwin; Buffalo,
Paul Hodgson store; Chestnut
Hill, Chestnut Hill voting place;
Clifton, Osborne's store at Clifton;
Creston, Robinson's store at Cres-
ton.
Crumpler, Crumpler post Of
flee; Elk, Elkland school; Fleet
wood, Fleetwood post office;
Glendale Springs, Glendale
Springs school; Grassy Creek,
Grassy Creek school.
Helton, Sturgills post office;
Horse Creek, John GOSS store;
Hurricane, Husk post office; Idle
wild, Idlewild post office.
Jefferson, courthouse; Laurel,
Hammons store; Nathan's Creek,
Nathan's Creek post office; Obids,
Presbyterian church.
Peak Creek, Peak Creek voting
place; Piney Creek, Lansing
school; Riverview, Riverview
school; Silas Creek, Silas Greek
post office; Sutherland, Suther'
land school.
| Wagner, Wagner post office;
!! Warrensville, Warrensville serv-
ice station; West Jefferson, AAA
office; White Oak, White Oak
school.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
Let Us Be Thankful

Thanksgiving, 1945 brings us many
tory and peace and for plenty in compari-
son to the rest of the world. For these we
should be truly grateful; but in being
thankful for victory and peace, we should
not forget that in victory we have definite
responsibilities, as far as the world is con-
cerned
It was 1926 years ago that our pilgrim
fathers observed their first Thanksgiving
in new world and today we are again OBJ
serving Thanksgiving in a new world, a
world purged by blood and struggle,
peace forged in the anvil of war and from
here we must go on. We do not have In
dams, wildernesses and wild beasts to deal
with as did those early Americans; but we
have more complex problems, national diff
ferences in world that must be one world
or no world. We need knowledge, under
standing and tolerance if we are to meet
these and solve them for world good. In
the atomic bomb we have a new force
force that must be used for safety rather
than destruction.
Let us be thankful, but as individuals,
a state and nation, let us accept victory
this Thanksgiving with all of it's response
bilities, with courage and determina-
ton, SO characteristic of our Pilgrim ia
theirs, to continue to build better world
for the entire world, to become citizens of
the world.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
QUIET THANKSGIVING
is EXPECTED HERE.
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plan theirs today.
With gasoline no longer ration
ed, more than the usual number
of Ashe county people will prob
ably make trips to distant points
for football games and other
forms of entertainment.
But to the returning veteran,
who has dreamed Of pumpkin
pies, turkey and other home
cooked Thanksgiving delicacies,
home will probably be the best
place in the world and this
Thanksgiving one of the best he
has ever known, right here at
home in AShe county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
TO OPEN SEASON
FOR BASKETBALL
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Coach Watkins, of ASTC, was.
well attended, with all the schools
being represented.
B. H. Duncan, county superin-
tendent of schools, said he was
well pleased with the advance in
terest and enthusiasm and felt
this would be successful year
according to the plans worked
out.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
OVER 5000 TURKEYS
ARE SOLD IN COUNTY

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ten also bought a large number
and there were also other buyers
in the county.
A number of turkeys have been
held back by the growers for
the Christmas market, judging
from the number sold. Buyers
said these prize fowls were un-
usually good this year.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22

Mr. and Mrs. w. p. Shoaf and
sons, William and John T. Shoaf,
visited relatives in North Wilkes
boro, Sunday. ,ss
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22

The Lansing school lunchroom
was opened November l. Vast
improvements have been accom-
plished since last year, under the
guidance of Ron Davis, principal,
and the workmanship of Nelson
Baldwin. New doorways and
steps have been built and parti-
tons have been removed in the
back of the gymnasium, thus en-
larging the lunchroom to extend
the entire width of the building.
Tables of white reach the length
of the room and new chairs,
freshly vanished, are furnished
for all. A new stove has also been
allotted, of which the school is
proud. Food is served cafeteria
style by the three cooks and the
student helpers.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22

Four classes of the school have
entertained with socials this year.
The tenth and eleventh grades,
chaperoned by Miss Iris Young,
Mrs. Josephine Smith and Miss
Ruby Eller, enjoyed theater par
ty following a picnic at Glendale
Springs. The ninth grade went
picnicing and to the theater, the
party being sponsored by Mrs.
Harriet E. Powers; the eighth
grade, likewise, under the super
vision of Harold Miller and Miss
Ruby Eller.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-11-22
Lansing School
News

The school sponsored a very
successful program featuring the
"Blue Ridge Boys" Saturday
night, November II. A large
crowd attended and pleasant en-
tertainment was furnished for ev-
eryone.
A box supper will be held Sat-
urday night, November "a, at
7:3O p. m, in the gymnasium. The
school extends a cordial invita-.
ton to everyone far and near
Ladies are asked to bring box
There will also be such special
attractions as cake walks, music
choosing the protest girl s(wht
will receive cake) and the ugli
est man (who will receive pick
The basketball teams have be-
gun practice with Harold Miller
as boys coach and Miss Iris
Young as girls coach. They are
looking forward to future play
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-02

James, attracted by steady wages
of the fishermen and availability
of liquor, King Ben and his bearded
tribe moved to the seclusion of
High island, first to exploit the
remaining good timber there and
then to enjoy the perfect safety OF
this island as a hide-away from
shopping police officers.
Beset by repeated charges OF i'm
morality, King Ben finally disap-
peared early in 1923. and the Ber-
rien county sheriff twice raided the
House of David colony in Benton
Harbor in search of the vanished
leader. We recalled the year and
this incident as we noticed, upon
the walls Of the High island wom-
ems dormitory, a two-story struc-
ture, pages from an issue Of the
Chicago Herald and Examiner, q
newspaper. The date on the yell
lowed pages was April /, 1928.
We recalled, too. how a detach-
ment OF state police In 1925, four
years after King Ben's disappear
ance, broke down the doors Of the
Diamond House at Benton HarboE
and captured the missing king,
CARRIED only In . nightcap and
underwear, along with three wo-
men who weke clad only In night
gowns.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-02

city-the first persons to walk up
on the scene.
The air was laden with sweet
perfume. Lilacs were just in bloom.
Outside of a large barn stood an
ancient hand-hewn farm wagon.
Inside was an ice cutter for two
persons. Nearby were two sleds for
hauling timber.
One of the most unique buildings
in the settlement was seven
sided log stockade, round in ap-
pearance, with narrow entrance
leading to an inner room. Leading
out from the inner room were seven
bedrooms, all identical In dimen-
sions. A brick chimney was sus-
pended from the roof by iron sup
ports, indicating that jewellers OF
the seven rooms had depended up
on the central heating plant for
warmth on winter nights.
Not all of the buildings on High
island were constructed by King
Ben's followers. A half century ago
the Indians resided there, and the
Roman Catholic church maintained
q mission and school, probably an
offshoot Of the old mission at Cross
Village. north Of Petoskey, known
to the French as L'arbre Croche,
the oldest settlement of continuous
occupancy in the state Of Michigan.
Afer the Indians moved to st.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-02
It's q Racket,
1t Says Here 80.

Yup, the whole thing was a
racket. A guy said So.
A few thousand people got packs
of cigarettes, but it was racket.
A guy said so.
Here's how the racket worked.
(Authority: the guy who said SOD
The Wyandotte News-Herald Is
hard up. They wanted to figure out
way to sell more newspapers. So
the gyps had Macs Drug Store ad-
vertise cigarettes-but you had to
cut the coupon out Of their ad.
The Wyandotte News-Herald gets
rich this way and all their en-
ployees go around smoking corona
coronas-while the poor hoi poloi
have to be content with just Gig
arettes.
And that's what happened last
weekend when this guy walked into
Macs produced his coupon - got
his pack of smokes - then exploded
all over the place.
The guy even went TO the OPA
and complained.
Meanwhile, News Herald staff
writer's are smoking corona coronas
with their nl-gotten riches.
And now the scribeS are running
true to form with a complaint OF
their own. What's the fun of smok-
ing a fancy stogey If you can't get
thick steak to go with it7
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-02

the northern coast of Beaver island
on a circular route back to Charlie
voix.
Erwin Belly, first mate. was at
the wheel.
About the turn of the century
High island was the home of Otta-
wa and Chippewa Indians" he re-
lated. They lived In log cabins
along the small bay at the north
ern end. The harbor is not a good
one, but it does offer shelter under
favorable winds. I recall the time
when the Indians travelled by water
in sailing boats, known as Mack
macs. That was about 1906, as I
recall It."
From a marine map, Belly pi-
loted the 75-foot marine-powered
boat toward the harbor. We tied
up to q floating dock, used to load
timber, and after lunch Of delicious
white-fish, prepared by Emil Pisch-
ner, the engineer-chef, Captain
Charles j. Alters rowed the party
ashore.
Along the semi-circle of the bay
was the deserted settlement, about
20 buildings In all. Other than the
gulls in the sky, the scene was void
Of life. The quietude amid the
buildings had q haunting fascina-
ton. We felt Ike explorers who had
suddenly discovered a forgotten
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-02
IS YEARS AGO
IN WYANDOTTE

At the council meeting. bids were
accepted for the curbing and the
paving of certain designated streets
of Wyandotte.
The Civic Improvement society
was granted permission to hold q
smoker and social in the city hall
council chambers for men only.
The insurance companies that
held insurance for the water works
and the light plant have made def
mite arrangements with the city
as to how much they will settle for
Dependence was the reason
named for the death of Andre
Brock, IS. who took his own life al
his home.
The Lake Shore and the Michi-
gan Central roads have established
new routes between Toledo and
Grand Rapids.
The library has announced its
new summer schedule for the
months Of July and August.
The sisters In charge of the St.
Patrick church left for Monroe for
the summer.
There are many desirable lots to
be had In the Pennsylvania subdi-
vision. This section Of town prom
ises to be one of the UP and coming
parts Of Wyandotte.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-02
Youth ElectrOcuted AT
Estral Beach Home

Fifteen-year-old Robert Wood
ward, son of Erwin Woodward, 2345
Eureka. owner of the Log Cabin,
was electrocuted Saturday while
swimming at the Woodward's Estral
Beach cottage.
The youth was killed when he
took hold of a pipe, covering cleo
trio wires, for a pump which sup
piled water for the woodward
swimming pool. Water from Lake
Erie was pumped into the pool to
provide a safe swimming place for
the children.
According to State police, the
accident, which occurred at pm,