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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-01-10

Records of hundreds of farmers
in North Carolina with corn dem
onstrations in 1915 showed that
average yields in the state may
be easily doubled. Some produc-
ed S times the state average,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-01-10

ARMY:
West Jefferson: James E. Bar
low, Henry F, Jones.
Laurel Springs: Robert G. Aus
tin, Venner A. Thompson.
Warrensville: Delmer w. Chill
ders, Glenn T. Barker.
Crumpler: Charles R. Ward.
Clifton: Hermon F. Little, John
S. Eller.
Sturgills: Frank Graham.
Creston: Francis l.. Roark.
Tuckerdale: Glen A. Miller.
Comet: Walter B. Ham.
Idlewild: Thomas j. McGinnis.
Glendale Springs: John NJ.
harrington, Sidney E. Lyall.
Smethport: Chester A. Day.
Brentwood: William w.
Church.
Jefferson: William E. Walters.
Milan: Clayburn E. Roark.
NAVY:
Jefferson: Artie H. Owen.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
State Dat Yield
Per Acre Rises

College Station. Raleigh, Sept. 10.
While great progress has Ven
made III the yield Of oats per acre.
III North Carolina in recent years
and also III total production OF the
crop. DIR. Gordon *. Middleton, head
of the Field Crops Section al State
College. says that further increases
in yield are easily obtainable.
The average yield of oats per acre
is now al 33 bushels, which is APP
proNimaiely SO per cent greater than
the ten-yCar average of l935-i+.
During this period total production
of oats increased sc per cent, Or
from to IL million bushels.
Narietal preference varies with
the section OF the State and the far
mer'S desire as to the time he wants
his oats to mature. Di. Middleton
says that in the Coastal Plain area
most farmers prefer early oats and
use largely VictorGrain or Fulgrain
Rust Resistant varieties.
In the Piedmont area the prefer
cncc seems to swing To mid-scason
cats, in which group are included
Lctoria, Stanton, Lee. and Lemon,
varieties, although a considerable
acreage of the ViCtorgrain is also
grown in this area. or the above
varieties. all are smut and rust re-
SIStant with the exception of Lee
and LCmont. These two varieties.
together with the Fulwin, have a
definite place because of their ST.
pcrior winter hardness. DR.. Mid
clctOn explains.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
Leroy Crosland,
Negro, Sought For
Attack On Monday

Sheriff f. A. Cottrell said this aft
ernoon that search had been aban-
ooned temporarily for Leroy Cros-
land, Negro, wanted for the fatal
clubbing about noon Monday of Mrs.
Ola Clark, middlc-aged white wom-
an at her home on the Townsville
road. Mrs. Clark died at Maria Par
ham hospital at $50 p. m. of in
Juries inflicted few hours earlier
when she apparently was dubbed
over the head with a vinegar jug.
Bloodhounds brought here early
Monday afternoon from Wilson were
withdrawn from the trail after fruit
loss efforts until dark to locate the
suspect. Sheriff Cottrcll said the
posse was believed once or twice 10
have been close upon the man.
Robbery is believed to have been
the purpose of the attack.
The sheriff and his deputies and
Henderson police formed a posse and
started the search Immediately after
receiving the report. Mrs. Clark ap-
parcntly was attacked i'll her kit
chen, where bits of glass, apparent
~ from a broken bottle, were found,
and particles of glass were said to
hav" been discovered in her hair.
She crawlcd to the porch and called
for help. and is reported to have
stated that she could recognize her
aSSailant if she could sec him.
Mrs. Clark is survived by two
brothers. r. I. Stokes. of Hender-
son. and Jim Stokes, of New York.
Several years ago she was tried
i'll Vance Superior Court for the
Staying with gun of Will Thomas
Harrington at her home on the
Townsville road. and was convicted
the case going TO the State Supreme
Court on appeal and being returned
for IA new trial. y compromise later
was reached and she was placed on
probation for five years.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
Big Docket
Is Tried In
Police Court

y lengthy Monday morning scs-
SION OF police court had varied
docket OF cases for trial. ranging
from public drunkenness to inter-
tcring with a police officer in per-
Torrance of duty.
Dick LasSitcr and c. v. Miller,
white, and Lawrence Baskerville
and Johnnie Burwcll. colored, paid
fines of five dollars each and costs
for public drunkenness.
Prayer for judgment for George
Macon, colorcd, tried for driving
without drivers license. was con-
tinucd upon payment of five dol
lars and costs.
Tried for disorderly conduct.
james Harris, white, was fined $40
end costs.
Louis BrGmc. colorcd. was tried
Tor assault on Rosa Lee Henderson.
lie WAS sentenced To 90 days, com.
mitmcnt not 10 issue upon payment
OF five dollars and costs and further
condition that he keep the peace to-
wards Rosa Lee Henderson for two
years.
y mol pros with leave was taken
IN the case of Vernon Harrington.
white, tried for speeding.
Harold Y. Vaughan. white, of
South Hill. Va. tried for speeding,
was fined $40 and costs.
Prayer for judgment for George
Henry Roberts. colorcd, tried for as
Sault on Joe Fame, was continued
upon payment of five dollars and
costs.
Joe Fame. colorcd. was tried for
being drunk and for assault on
George Henry Roberts. Prayer for
Judgment was continued upon pay
men; of five dollars and costs.
Prayer for Judgment for Johnnie
Bragg. Colored, tried for public
drunkenness. was continued upon
payment of Sl0 and costs.
Emma Hill. colorcd, was tried for
interfering with police officer in
discharge of his duty. Prayer for
judgment was continued upon paw
ment of $40 and costs.
Nathaniel Perry, colored, was
tried on two charges of public
drunkenness. In each case he was
sentenced 10 30 days, suspended up
on payment of five dollars and costs
and on condition that he not violate
any law for TWO years.
Robert Perry. COlored. was tried
Tor diSurderly conduct and PRAYER
Tor Judgment WAS continued upon
payment of five dollars and costs.
David Lee kcarncy. colorcd. was
irlcd Tor dlSordCrly conduct Pray
er for judgment was continued upon
payment of $40 and costs.
Prayer for judgment for Hugh
Robertson Hoyle. white, tried for
careless and reckless driving, was
continued upon payment of five dol
lars and costs.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
d. S. |. Agents Hit
AT Black Markets
In Various Fields

Raleigh, Sc pt. l0-hmerica's black
mar ket operators in lumber. textiles,
used cars and other fields are learn
ing the striking power of the DSI,
Theodore S. johnson. OPA District
Director. said today.
The DSI, he explained, is the
agency'S Division of Special Inves-
legations, originally formed to pro-
tect ration currency from counter
letting ana tt eftS. but now used
TO breakdown" on price racket in
nU.CJer Of different fields.
IL he recent LccSville automobile
black market was investigated by
me DSI men, as were the big ten
tile conspiracy cases in New York
and BoS ton. the gigantic lumber
black II arket on the Pacifil coast.
and The recent black market buy
lnng and selling OF corn in Iowa"
johnson explained.
one OF the high points in the DSrs
career came last month. johnson said,
when 81 defendants in Detroit were
convicted in the 100000 used car
conspiracy.
The special agents in the DSI are
selected primarily for their cxpe-
rience in criminal investigation. many
having been trained side by side
with investigators of the Secret
Servi-e, Alcohol Tax Unit and other
Treasury enforcement agencies.
Though stationed in OPA's re-
gional cities and other mCtropnr;t1n
ccntcrS. these special agents ar, I'M
der close national direction and NAV
pc sent to any part of the country
where price activities indicate tho
n eed Tor criminal investigation.
johnson said, adding that DSI }.,cn
arc trained for 10th open anc nm
dercovcr investigation.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
Slayer OF Mrs. Ola Clark
Is Not Yet Apprehended
How's Your |. O.?

Can you answer seven Of these
quiz questions? Turn to Page four
for the correct answers.
l. How many of the famous Marx
Brothers are starring in the motion
picture "A Night in CaSablanca"?
z. A wreck occurred on the single
track cog railway which climbs g.
293 feet to the peak of New Eng
lands highest mountain; name the
mountain.
8. President Truman recently sign
ed a joint Congressional resolution
authorizing the U. S. to join the
UNESCO; what is il?
4. Name the golfer who won this
years All-American open and SlO,-
600 first prize.
D. The u. S. Government docs. or
docs not, recognize the revolutionary
government of Bolivia. which came
INTO power July u. 1916"
q. Ono of the U. S. aircraft car
rlerS is named officially Shangri-
La: true or false?
Z. How did Queen Elizabeth in
Jure herself recently during a week.
end at Glen Cairn. Aberdcunshire?
q. The new price-control act per-
mlttcd retail price ceilings of all
new passenger automobiles tn be
raised by what average perrent?
8. Members of the U. S. Congress
may. or may not. De Impeacncu.
10. What is hcifer?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10

ute TO the Henderson store on the oc-
caSion OF the new opening. Man.
ages from the number of outlets
elsewhere in this area are cypcctcd
10 be here for the event. which will
be rcd letter cay for the local
! store. rs for Tic Penney chain gen.
orally.
Already. J. +. Walker, n buycr in
the WCmIn's wear division of tho
home offices of the Penney CORPORA
tin in New York, is here to observe
Inc workings. He said he had been
sent here as tribute To- Inc impor-
lance of the local store in the large
organization. and the great success
IL mad achieved in recent years.
w. Il. Shcarcr Manager.
w. +. Shcarcr. the local manager
has been in charge of the store Inc
past six years. Or since 1910. He
cam2 hero from the High Point store
altcr q nuTScr q! years of service
with the company. lie has in
creased volume and dollar sales of
the Henderson unit. which in mas
ndG lis largest year. and which bids
1916.
nent and detail and by his general
knowledge and wide acquaintance
with all phases of the retail end
MIR. Shearer has placed the local
Store In the iron; rank of Penney
outlets in cities the size of Hender-
son and much larger. He has identi-
| fled himself with many civic activi-
Ties IN the community. including the
/ Henderson Lions club. of which no
is past president: and the Hender-
sen Chamber of Commerce. in which
/ he was formerly a director: and has
/ oeen active in many drives during
the war period
| w. Fl. Jones is assistant manager
of the local store. He has been here
about a year, affiiating with the
| Penney company after his DISCHARGE
from the navy at the end of the war
in the Paciff;;. He is a young man
enthused over the Penney system O,
merchandising and is making numer-
Gus acquaintance in the city. MIR
Jones says he likes Henderson very
much.
Here Twenty Years.
The Penney company has operated
in Henderson about 20 years bav.
ing entered the local retail fieId
shortly after the close of the frs
world war. II has been in the pres.
ent location on South Garnett street
next to the pest office. for some eipht
or ten years. and is in the heart OF
the shopping section CT the city,
The romedeled store has total o,
fifteen departments. including the
new jewelry bar on the first floor.
AT the opening Thursday. spe-
cial nylon hose card will be given
each customer at the door, and this
VIII be redeemable on the second
floor for a pair of nylons on either
Thursday or Friday.
In arranging for the remodelins
program, the Penney experience OF
forty-four years as merchant and
retailer is going into this new store
IN order to make shopping more
pleasant and easier for the customer
according to Mr.. Shearer.
The Penney building is owned b,
Or. X. t. Upchurch, who built some
20-odd years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10

w. Il. ShCarCr. manager. promised
an abundance Of goods II carly buy
crs. with large varieties from which
10 make selections. He also said the
store would offer convenience. Serv-
lie and comfort in >horDin. beyond
anything the store has hitherto TO
provided tor patrons.
Shippers WiIi 'Iui ani uncV""ilCd
lighting system i'm al sections OF the
three stores If the building.
Equipment NIl Modern.
Cclot"V ceilings nave been built
i'll throughout, and flurrcSCcnt light
ing equipment has been installed on
all three floors. and is exclusive en-
Cept ter certain areas Ct the main
floor. Inc tone # this lighting equip
mcnt creates the appearance OF day
light illumination.
Another feature that has been pro-
NldCd Is the newest and most mod
crn system {. pneumatic tubing for
making change. These tubes run to
all floors ard to the mc2zanine main
ott!2. where al change is made. II
is operated by ten horsepower
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
Cotton Crop
Here About
1000 Bales
Yield Is Expected
To Be Up Slightly
From 1915 Season

Vance county's cotton crop this
year is roughly estimated at from
$500 to 5000 bales, and cotton men
hope the yield will turn out to be
ten to fifteen percent greater than
in l945. At the present price of IS
cents and better, the yield here
should amount to more than half a
million dollars for growers.
Growing conditions have been ia
vorable since the early season, when
early paintings got off to bad start
because of excessive rain and cold
weather. Fruitage has been good,
and there has been comparatively
little nfcStation from the boil
wccvil. which in other years has
been serious setback to the crop.
In recent years cotton production
has declined in this county and seq
ton because farmers went in more
for tobacco, but it is pointed out
that producers can make profit
on cotton at present price levels.
Most cotton that is grown in Vance
county is sold in the seed, which
brings IL to Ii cents per pound on
the basis of IS cents for lint. Cost
OF picking is considerable item,
however, the schedule last year be-
ing around $3.50 TO So per hundred
pounds. The average picker can pull
about $50 pounds day. though
some experts run as high as $50
pounds in working day.
Cotton growers in Vance county
are served by two cotton gins in
Henderson. which have a capacity
OF some 65 TO 10 bales a day.
Picking will begin shortly and
glnners here expect to begin buy
ing the 1916 crop about the middle
or latter part of September, and 10
start their gins in operation about
October /.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10

mU;nr in the basement, which makes
compressed air for forcing contain
crS to and from all parts of the
| building where stations are located
Wrapping desks have been set III
on all floors within easy reach OF
every counter and department.
Speedy Ventilation.
Six huge exhaust fans placed al
strategic locations provide vcntila-
,iUn. There is fresh air at all times,
and the air is completely changed
every tive and onc-half minutes. AT
many places the shifting currents are
easily detected.
All over the store the various sec
tons are denoted by wording a; the
top g the tiers of shelves. with the
use % letters carved from wood. il
Illuminated by indirect lighting from
the rear or below.
New fixtures throughout feature
the main floor arrangement. All OF
these. as those elsewhere. are stream
lined and mojerniZed. On this floor
are shoes, lingerie. slips, nightwear
and accessories. and mems furnish
inss. These are grouped in sections.
prominently displayed and easy TO
lind and 10 select from.
Formerly Il rcady-to-wear depart
n:cnt. the mczzaninc is now devoted
TO piece goods. dC.neSticS. curtains,
d"areS and linens. Like ether Dor
TOMS. this one is we'll stocked with
large quantities and varieties from
which 10 make selections.
The top floor. brilliantly lighted
y .iuorcScent bulbs. is all new. Here
rrc found the millinery department
ladies coats. suits. dresses. sports
Wear. and tecn-agc shop and chill
dren'S and infants clothing.
The basement is devoted to BOYS
ana outdoor work clothing. This is
4 new section q the store. and or
merry WAS used altogether Go.. stock.
The front section still is utilized
as storage for reserve merchandise.
oui the shopping section is rcpletc
with new mc"- nandisc OF high quail
itE and design. and we'll displayed.
The entire interior has been newly
painted and decorated and designed
IN modernlstic fashion. Ii mas the
appearance o. new structure.
Scarce Merchandise Added.
Shoppers will find many items in
lhe CLASS o! scarce merchandise job
bcrs VINO supply the local store have
made a special effort TO furnish
goods for this particular occasion.
ard nave provided. many items ordi-
rarily hard to firi in these days OF
rCCONvcrSi0n.
Out front is another now lob that
is not entirely completed as vet. 4
structural glass front is being in
stalled with tho Penney namcpla,e
made into the huge polished slabs
over the entrance. All the DISPLAY
arc also new in design and
placements. Indirect lighting is be-
ing installed and mere display space
has been provided
Formal Opening Thursday.
The formal opening mas been set
ior Thursday "f this week. ScDtcm-
Hcr -. Doors will be opened prompt-
~ at O'Clock in the morning. So as
|" give the employees opportunity TO
arrange stocks Cf goods for the &C
caSion, the store will be closed all
lay Wednesday. and all departments
arc expected 10 be IN the pink of
"nniltlOn for inc stat ~ cuisines.
IN the now and rcmOdclcd store.
Other Penney units Will nay trib-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
Three Report In
First Draft Call
Since June Halt

In tho first group of rCcistrantS 10
report from Vance county for in
duCtion since June. three white men
went to Fort Bragg today 10 be in
Quoted into the armed forces.
The three reporting today were
John Harvey Harris, William Jcfrcr-
son Powell and Aston Calmus Eau
Ccttc.
Physical examinations were ~
tlnucd during the draft holiday.
but no inductionS have been made
since June.
Youths reaching the age of 10 are
still required 10 register with the To-
cal selcctive service board on their
birthdays, Mrs. Marvin Edwards.
clerk, stated today. They are not
subject to draft Immediately, but arc
still required to register.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
ROBERT BRANCH is
FINED SIS, COSTS

Robert Branch, colored. was fined
so and costs in police court TODAY
for reckless driving. He was charged
with drunk driving and DAMAGING
the automobile of w. E. Davis and
was adjudged guilty only of reck-
less driving.
Johnnie wilkins. colored. was tried
Tor public drunkenness and was
sentenced to 80 days, commitment
not to issue upon payment of SOS
and costs and on condition that he
not violate any law within the next
two years.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
THREE TRACTS ON
BRODIE STREET SOLD

Three tracts containing total of
80 acres on Brodie street were con-
veyed to E. p. Barrier by Charles
r. Barrier and wife for 500 and
other considerations in a realty ac-
ton at the register of deeds office
yesterday.
Alice 3. E. Horner and Mildred c.
Ellis transferred LOT on Zene street
TO Mary Boyd Ellis for one dollar
and love and affection.
a lot on Davis street was convey
ed by b. II. Hicks TO Moss Rose
White for 500 and other considera-
tons.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
BEWARE Or
PlN.vv0RMs

Recent medical reports rcv.,, Al.
nps ay h NJ 1s, Of children and S Sfev an
Without .ospes sim' S q Pin.worm,Hottss
Watch out for the warninr o ing;
g M %ssn pin-Worms in your sb;ld That at
barrassing rectal itch Roohting. en-
can and should do something now now you
Mas centuries S Of distress caused f SS pit It
them has been made possible asai with
gentian violet. ofuS called
IN nv 'p IS. drug Is the vital insr.dieb,
n the laboratories Of DR.. b. JAYNE developed Sl
~ tablets are small and cnsv 80 q son.
and and they act In q special way 10 pss Jake.
So II you suspect this ugly ;nf..,,.
your druggist for JArkE's P.W ana fsr ask
the directions. Satisfaction xuaranis .o,'ow
your money back. or
It's easy to remember P.W 70, p;,.v,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
Applicants For
Tobacco Jobs File
AT Local Office

With the opening of the tobacco
market here on Monday, a number
OF Jobs with warehouses and ship
ping agencies and other tobacco in
dustrles will be available, Hall
BROOKS, manager of the local u. S.
employment Service office, announc-
ed today.
Persons desiring jobs on the to-
Dacco market are asked to place
their applications at the employment
Office immediately. Warehouses and
other tobacco businesses are also re-
quested to place their orders for Jobs
IN order that they might be filled
promptly.
There have been white blackbirds,
white redbirds. and white bluebirde
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
MIX Mixture for
StOm q Oh ulcara

- recent medical discovery nov used b.
ooetots and hospitals everywhere has proves
unusually successful In the treatment oil stor,.
On ulcers caused from excess acid IL & =
harmless preparation yet % effective, In n,anv
Gses INC pains OF stomach ulcers disappear
almost Immediately. Also recommended "a -
psins, indigestion heartburn due 10 byrer-
saoty. sufferers may now Try this al h,rns bv
obtaining bottle Of LURIN from their dryg,
sn. LVKIN contains this new discovery In lie
2oonfuis YIN half glass OF milk. Coat hs,t
s'ue' MUST satisfy or money refunded
Store and drug stores everywhere.
Lurin for sale by Paikers Drug
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
NFW Meets Tonight
At Court House

The Veterans Of Foreign War,
VIII meet tonight at eight o'clock q.
the court house, il was announced
To-Day }. l.. Harrison. delegate To
the national convention held last
week 4. Boston, will give u rcpor,
OF the convention activities. Com
mandcr Ed Joyncr requested a larrr
attendance of members and other
veterans who are not members arc
invited Ia attend.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
GrOOmsmcn Hosts
At Steak Supper

GroomSmcn and uShcrS for the
wedding of Miss Alice Rose and
William j. Vaughan were hosts n
steak supper last night at the cabin
OF Marshall Cooper on the Oxford
road
The guests included the groom
elect and usher-groomsmen for the
wedding.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
Ren1odled Penney
Store Here Opens
Thursday Morning
All Three Floors Are Streamlined;
Large New Stock Of Goods Offered

Remodeed and streamned throughout here
OF the j. e. Penney Company will be thrown open
lie Thursday morning at o'clock Large stocks of
scarce merchandise will be offered to the public
having been furnished by jobbers
ernzaton of the Henderson unit the nationwide department
STORE chain
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
AROUND TOWN
FINE PAID

~ fine of 81 was paid at the CITY
clerks office yesterday by James
Henry Brodic for violation of n
traffic regulation.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10

Though the President of the Unit
ed States is commander in chief of
the Army and Navy. he is not al
lowed TO wear the uniform
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10
Visiting Aunt Here.

MRS: l.. t: Story, Of Savannah. Ga.
IS visiting her aunt, Miss Edna
Oliver. Upon leaving here she will
JOIN her husband in Panama.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-09-10

Can you answer seven Of these
quiz questions? Turn to Page four
for the correct answers.
Evening star., 1946-11-17

Ross, Detroit Steel Products and
Technicolor. Turnover here was
10000 shares versus 10000 in the
previous two-hour session.
Decline Resumed Wednesday.
The postholiday Tuesday saw an
early runup on the big board follow
ing the Presidents sweeping decon-
troll ruling but advances failed to
hold and quick profit cashing, as on
the day after the elections, put most
leaders in the losing ranks at the
close. The downward drift was re-
sumed Wednesday when wage con-
troversies and climbing goods prices
inspired cautionary selling. Indus
trials put on late rally, however,
and extreme setbacks were substan-
tally trimmed or converted into
gains. The Tuesday-Wednesday
sessions saw the only million-share
levels of the week.
Thursday witnessed a last-minute
recovery of motors, rails and steels
which enabled the overall index to
show a gain for the only time dur
ing the five days but activity slack
ened. Dividends. earnings and buy
ing for a technical revival propped
trends. Rallying cotton and grains
helped. The retreat was resumed
Friday, with the ticker tape late for
q brief interval in the final half
hour in the wake of the rejection by
John l.. Lewis of coal strike truce.
Despite belated heavy liquidation.
volume amounted to only $4,000
shares, smallest since October Is.