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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-24
Mrs. Barfield
Entertains AT
Lovely Party

Mrs. William G. Barfield enter
tanned at her apartment in the
Oleander Court on Friday at l:oo
o'clock at a lovely luncheon honor
Ing Miss Marguerite Grow, whose
marriage to DR.. Frank Reynolds
will take place this Saturday even
ing at the First Presbyterian
church.
Luncheon was served at 1870
o'clock from a beautifully appoint
ed table. Spring flowers were used
throughout the apartment in pro-
fusion.
Guests included Miss Crow,
honoree, Mrs. Jackson Balch, Mrs.
Harold Alexius, Mrs. Peter Gordon
b Stillman, Mrs. Harry Stovall,
IT.. Miss Peggy Moore, Mrs. Hunt
er C. Phelan, Jr., of Virginia Beach
and Miss Fannie Crow.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-24

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor D. Cole.
route one, Wilmington, an
nounce the birth of a daughter
Pamela, March IA. Mrs, Cole is
the former Miss Caroline Car
roll.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-24

Lois Cox, T &c, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Cox of the
lCarolina Beach road, who is
spending a 30-day leave here with
Iher parents. She received her boot
training at USS Hunter college
during 1915 and after which she
was transferred to Alameda, Calf.
and later transferred to the Naval
Air station at Livermore, Calf.
for duty. She is 1914 graduate
of New Hanover High school and
formerly worked for the u. S.
Maritime Commission before en-
tering the service.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-24
Presbyterial Slated
AT Winter Park Church

The reports to the Presbyterian
auxiliary meeting in the winter
park Presbyterian church, April z
and will include many touch
ing story, Of winning struggle OF
+ra gedv turned to triumph. AS wit
ness the history Of the Harper
Switzerland Memorial church, at
Seven Springs.
In July 1898, all the country was
shocked by the news OF great
tragedy, when little farmhouse
in which a small but earnest Sum
day school was being conducted.
was struck by lightning. Four
members Of the Sunday school
from two families of the neighbour
hood were killed.
In August a revival meeting was
held in that same farmhouse and
twenty-five persons protested their
faith in Christ.
In October of that year, deed
was given by Harvey Harper and
his wife to w. H. Sprunt j. O.
Carr, and R. C.. Carson, trustees
of the Presbytery, to one acre OF
land in Duplin county two miles
northwest Of Pink Hill.
The Belk foundation donated $500,
the women of the Church of the
Covenant, Wilmington, donated
$500 and the congregation raised
$502.15 and work was begun the
first Of November 1888 on a brick
building.
! On April 10, 1945 a petition was
presented to Wilmington Presby-
terry from the congregation of
Harper-Southerland chapel of the
Pleasant View church bearing
overweight signatures, and asking
that they be organized as Pres
byterian church.
: On April 10, they met in the
beautiful little church. Testimoni-
ais were presented for fifty one
persons wao wished to unite with
the church as charter members.
Three elders and three deacons
were elected and the church began
its independent life, as Harper
Switzerland Memorial church.
The name stands as lasting me-
mortal to those who SO tragicaIly
gave their lives while in actual
service for Christ"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-24

Rev. W. E. Everett, pastor, per-
formed the double-ring ceremony.
Nuptial music was played by the
Rev. j. Albert Harris, assistant
pastor, as soloist, and Mrs. Har-
ris as pianist.
The bride was given In maria &c
by her father.
Mr.. Glover is serving in the Ma
rines and is now stationed in this
area.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-24
YWCA Weekly
Schedule Set

The YWCA, Third and Grace
street, has announced the weeks
schedule Of events as follows:
March rs $3.50 pm. Blue-White
Girl Reserves. $3.50 pm. Jr. Sr.
Girl Reserves. Gas pm Vespers
Residence Girls 1880 pm. Coun-
selling group. 1880 pm. Leather
Craft.
March Is 4 pm. Freshman Girl
Reserves. 8 pm. Blue Triangle
Business Girls supper. E
March q 4 pm. Tileston Girl
Reserves. 4 pm. Sophomore Girl
Reserves. 7:30 pm. Art class 8
pm. Sr, Alpha Zeta sorority
March % II am. Membership
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-24

Jane Grey Cronnartie,
Capt. Wofford Engaged

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard /. Gro
martie of Gardland, announce the
engagement Of their daughter.
Jane Grey, to Captain Brad D. Wof-
ford Jr., of Chanute Field, RAN
tout, ILL.,, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. D.
Wofford Of Gainesville, Ga.
The wedding will take place dur
ing the spring.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-24
SUNDAY, MARCH "a, 1gss

The east coast states fry,
Maine to Florida consume o. l'OlA
cent of the nations mo+ou per
~ per cent of light fuel vi oi1. 1ueI;
d. It fuel oils; 40 per 't csnt and ID,
industrial IN !I fuel oils and 81 per EN- cso 81
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-24

Workers meeting. 7 pm. Psycholo-
gy class.
March 20 $3.50 pm. Sereho Girl
Reserves. 7:30 pm. Korts Girl Re-
| serve Weiner roast.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-24

Kyle, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Hamilton Kyle also of Fay
etteville.
The wedding will take place in
the fall.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-24

In 1872 BIC. Alexander the Great
conquered Egypt and built the city
Of Alexandria.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14

thorities, state and Federal-among them,
the Interstate Commerce Commission and
the Office of Defense Transportation; the
National Association of Railroad and Util-
tiles Commissioners and the Commissions
of thirty-two states, with none in oppoSl-
ton; the National Association of Commits
sioners, Secretaries, and Directors of Agri-
culture, together with a number of State
Agricultural Departments; and the Senate
and the House of Representatives Of the
State of California. There was no opposi-
ton from any governmental organization
which deals directly with transportation.
Most impressive was the unqualified sup
port of shippers who offered no opposition
to the bill at the hearing.
If ever a legislative proposal deserved
passage on the strength of popular sup
port from those most closely acquainted
with the facts, it is the Bulwinkle Bill.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
HUNDREDS ATTEND
DOUGHTON FUNERAL

Continued from Page y
ed by Rev. S. G. Walker, pastor
of the Sparta First Baptist Chur-
Oh, assisted by Rev. c. R. Allison,
First Methodist Church pastor at
Sparta, and Rev. E.. w. Thomp-
son, pastor of the Sparta First
Presbyterian Church.
Nephews served as active pail
bearers. A number of high Of
ficials and other friends served
as honary pallbearers.
Burial followed in the Laurel
Springs cemetery. In spite of the
downpour of rain and fog, many
who were unable to come to the
church in Sparta were at the
cemetery. ,
Mrs. Doughton q native Of Con
cord, was the formar Miss Lille
Stricken, daughter Of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Stricken. She
is survived by her husband; their
daughter. Miss. Reba Doughton o.
Washington and two sons
Claude Doughton, North Wilkes.
boro and Horton Doughton O
Statesville: a daughter by hei
first marriage, Mrs. Albert Ste
vens Of Greensboro; q stepdaugh-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
COMPLETE PLANS
FOR NURSES HOME

Continued from Page y
available and it is believed that
there will be other voluntary
contributions.
Additional land necessary for
the building was contributed by
R. c. Miller, who was issued hos
pital stock for this. The directors
went on record as thanking Mr.
Miller for his contribution as
has worked with the committee
and secured the assistance of an
architect. Members of the build
ing committee, working on the
plans, include Wade E. Eller, L.
P. Coward, J. B. Hash and Mr..
Tyson.
The meeting was presided over
by w. B. Austin, president of
the board of trustees and COM
plete plans for the building were
shown before they were approx
ed.
C. H. Myer, Of Knoxville
Tenn, was employed as an archi-
tect.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
Fair Profits

The American public is under the i'm
preston that automobile manufacturers
enjoy profits amounting to more than three
times their actual profits.
That amazing discovery, which un-
doubtedly has much to do with labor's
rebellion against management, was made
as a result of a nationwide survey spon-
sored by the Automobile Manufacturers
association.
Furthermore, it was found that the
public thinks IL per cent profit would
be a fair although no automobile
manufacturer in the country has made
profit as high as that either during the
war or before the war.
Over the years, profit of six to eight
per cent seems to have been about normal
for the automobile industry. Yet, accord
ing to the survey, the average citizen
thinks these big manufacturers make a
profit of over 20 per cent.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
Bonfire Grows Hotter

The nations fire bill is soaring to dis
couraging heights. DEFENDERS loss of
nearly $5O,OOOO0O was the greatest for any
month since the beginning of compilation
of monthly totals. This brought losses for
1945 to over $455, 100000, the highest since
1880. The five-year period 1941 through
1915 shows 40 per cent increase over the
previous five-year period.
These figures hold one consoling fact.
Had it not been for the unremitting eff
forts of the fire prevention authorities, fire
losses would by this time have reached
truly staggering proportions. Fire pre-
vention has become scientific, nationwide
activity. Trained experts are working to
hold fire destruction to an absolute mini
mum. Their influence is felt in all new
buildings, as we'll as in older structures.
Wiring heating systems, construction de-
tails and materials, escape facilities and
extinguishing equipment are all subject to
their attention. They have drawn up model
fire codes that have profited thousands of
communities and saved thousands of lives.
The only regret of fire prevention ex-
perts is that they have not been able to do
more. However, they are the first to adj
nit that before fire prevention can get in
it's best ticks, the public individually must
lend support. In fire prevention, as in so
many other phases of life it's the little
things that count-a careless smoker,
pile of old rags frayed electric cord.
Statistics show that just such "little things"
destroy tens of millions of dollars worth
of property and countless lives every year.
And the tragedy is that organized fire pre-
vention cannot effectively reach all these
causes of destruction Only the morgan
lied individual can do it-and in far too
many cases he won't.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
NEW LEGION POST
HAS BEEN ORGANIZED
Continued from Page y

Continued from Page u
Charter members included Ed
gar Ham, Dean Ham, Walter o.
borne, Ralph Greer, William Ell
dreth, Tom Sheets, Ronda Pow
ers, Dee Sullivan, Andy Pugh,
Ray Dula, Ted Anderson, R. A.
Hanks, Cecil Dolinger, Burton
Miller, Claude Eldreth, Oscar
Goss, Elmer Campbell, Robert
Goss, Hunter Stansberry, Willard
Goss, MILFORD Porter, J. H. Davis,
Tom Ellis, Ida Paisley, Wade
Dolinger, Conley Gilley, Powell
Miller, Ralph Carter, c. E. Walch
and Dent Pennington.
Following the meeting, an hour
of entertainment followed with
H. R. Day in charge of the pro-
gram.
The next meeting of the post
will be held February 20 in the
basement of the Presbyterian
church. All members as well as
other veterans are urged to at
tend.
The new post was commended
by J. Wade Hendricks, district
commander, in a letter to P. G.
Wright, adjutant of Post I'll, this
week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
Shipping By Air

A nationwide reduction in air express
rates, ranging as high as Is per cent for
shipments of higher weights travelling the
longer distances, became effective January
l, 1916.
It is Just such undramatic announce
ments as this that find their way into the
back pages of the press, day after day, and
year after year, which finally adds up to
great stories. In this case they add up to
hundreds of giant transport planes wing
ing through the sky day and night carry
ing millions upon millions of pounds of
cargo on precision schedule truly great
story. But the day by day developments,
the venturing into the unknown, the little
stories blind such great stories, receive far
too little attention.
Mass movement of cargo through the
air had it's inception twenty-five years ago
in rickety old plane which made a hop
of a few hundred miles with "token"
load of express. The cargo was in reality
a symbol of events to come, or so the Off
Gals of the Railway Express Agency, who
initiated the experiment, hoped. The tech
nique and equipment of flying had to be
greatly improved. Express had to grow
on it's own merit as private venture. Rate
schedules had to be worked out on prac-
teal basis to attract customers and at the
same time justify the effort.
Promotion and sound business judg-
ment on the part of those whose business
it was to transport promptly the special
shipments, entrusted to their care, COM
bined with the urge to pioneer, were the
elements that put the planes and the car
. goes in the sky. They are the same ele-
ments that created the pony express Of
yesterday, and tomorrow will create other
great stories Of progress in all branches of
!. industry.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
Mrs. Robert L. Doughton

The suddenness of the death of Mrs.
Robert L. Doughton which occurred in
Washington last Friday came as COM
plete shock to everyone. And in her pass
ing not only her family, but thousands of
friends feel keen loss.
To know Mrs. Doughton was to love
her. Her strength of character, courage OF
convictions, depth of religious feeling, to-
gether with her fine sense of tolerance,
spirit of kindness, and adaptability, made
her strong influence for good in all the
circles in which she moved.
Known as one of the most gracious
hostesses in Washington society, she was
one of those rare individuals who could
walk with kings, yet never lose the COM
mon touch" Devoted to her family and
her husband, she was always help and
inspiration for this noted statesman.
She was ever ready to serve where duty
called and whatever she attempted she did
we'll All of those who had the opportunity
of knowing Mrs. Doughton will long re-
member the principles and ideals for which
she stood and practiced so successfully
throughout her useful life. Mrs. Doughton
has gone but her influence for good will
surely live on and on.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14

ter, Mrs. B. o. Edwards of Ashe-
vile; and the following grand
children-Betsy, Rebecca, Jon
Lee and Thomas Doughton of
North Wilkesboro; Bobbie and
Daisy Doughton of Statesville;
and Albert Stevens, Jr., of Green
sboro; and. two step-grandchild-
rem, Eleanor and Robert Dough-
ton Edwards of Asheville.
Also surviving are five sisters,
Mrs. J. Ed Cline of Concord, Mrs.
Emma Eddleman of Alexandria,
Va, Mrs. Floyd McCanless of
Asheville, Miss Stricken of Char
lotte, and Mrs. w. J. Shuford of
Hickory. A brother, Lewis
Stricken of Asheville, died a few
years ago.
Mrs. Doughton has been one Of
the most active members of the
Congressional club, which is COM
posed of wives of members of the
Congress. She maintained her
activity until her death.
The Doughtons made their
home in Washington at the Meth
odist building.
Mrs. Doughton was widely
known as one of the most grac-
ious hostesses in capital society
and during the long years of her
residence in Washington she and
her husband have been hosts tC
many Of the nations leaders.
The news of her sudden death
came as a distinct shock to all
who knew her and messages of
sympathy were sent from near
and far.
The body was brought to
Sparta from Washington on Fri
day night. In the accompanying
party were Mr.. Doughton, Miss
Doughton, two nephews of MIR
Doughton-Tom Carson of Wash
ington and Kemp Doughton, OF
Baltimore; the congressman's
secretary, John Slear of Char
lotte, and Mrs. Slear; and Mrs
Stella Miller of Jefferson and
Robert Landreth of Laurel
Springs, members of the office
staff.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14

Mrs. Doughton," whose death ''is
a loss to the country as well as
the state of North Carolina"
''She was a lovely woman in
every sense of the word," said
Representative Kerr, of the Sec
ond North Carolina district
Everybody who knew her in her
home and in the community
where she lived and where she
moved and where she had friends
knew about her fine characteris-
tics, her lovely character, and the
great influence which she exerted
for good in North Carolina and
in this whole country. Largely
the success of her splendid hus-
band, our distinguished col
league, can be attributed to the
love and the affection and the
direction and the example which
she set and made for him and his
wonderful family.
deeply grieved," Majority
Leader Mccormack of Massachu-
sets praised Mrs. Doughton as
'the inspiration in the life of
Congressman Doughton," helping
him to carry on his heavy duties
lin dynamic manner" despite
his advanced age of 81.
''She was lady of noble char
acter," Representative McCor-
mack said. she was a God-loving
person, who lived fine, noble,
religious lite. I am sure that in
the journey of her soul she will
meet rapidly the seal of approval
of the great judge of us all"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
BulWinkle Bill

From time to time comment has ap-
peared in the press on the Bulwinkle bill.
It is bill dealing with railroads and rate
making. But this does not mean that the
bill is of interest to no one other than the
railroads. Strong railroads are the concern
of everyone. The Bulwinkle Bill would
specifically exempt the conference" meth
sod pirate akingss which. has worked salts
factorily for many years, from the anti
trust laws It would make secure the po-
sition of. the Interstate Commerce Com
mission as the final arbiter of rates.
Last October, during Congressional
hearings on the Bu1Mnlsle Bill, an inn
pressive cross-section of opinion urged
passage. The 96Mitnesses favoring the
measure spoke dire ettiy for 148 organiza-
tons, while nearly: q thousand organiza-
tons governmental, carrier, shipper, i'm
dustrial agricultural and commercial
made known their supports The list in
.cluded no less than SO governmental aus
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
Interest Shown
In Basketball

Interest as well as attendance
for the basketball games contin-
ues to increase in the county.
The results of the four basket
ball games played in the county
this week are given below, &C.
cording to reports sent in this
week.
Tuesday night, the Nathan's
Creek boys won over the Jeffer-
son team, 1917. The Jefferson
girls, however, won on the w. j.
court by a score of 1926 over the
Nathan's Creek team.
The Lansing girls won over the
visiting Healing Springs team,
1910 and the home town boys
also rang up a victory of 1915.
McNeill was high scorer for the
Lansing team.
The Virginia-Carolin girls
won 1879 victory over the visit
ing Elkland team. The Elkland
boys won 21-13.
Fleetwood girls were victorious
on their home court, 21-14, in a
game with the West Jefferson
girls, while the visiting West
Jefferson boys won, 1914.
Last Thursday night, the JEFF
ferson teams took a double
header from Fleetwood, the JEFF
ferson boys winning with a score
of 37-15; the girls won 21-14.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
THREE DEAcONS ARE
ELECTED ON SUNDAY

Three deacons, Rex Morton,
Guy Denney and Russell Barr,
were elected at a congregational
meeting Sunday at the West JEFF
ferson Presbyterian church, it
was announced here this week
by the Rev. w. P. Boyle, pastor.
Although no date has been set
for their installation, it was re-
ported that the new officers
have already assumed the re-
sponsibilities of their duties.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
MANY MUDDY ROADS
in COUNTY NOW
Continued from Page u

The road from the post office
at Grassy Creek to the school
building is also in a poor condi-
ton.
Highway 50, between Lansing
and Riverview, has been report
ed completely blocked since
Sunday night by a slide. Accord
ing to reports, most of these sec
tons of highways in need of re-
pair not only need gravel, but
improvement in drainage.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
NATHAN'S CREEK III. s.
TO SPONSOR SHOW

Ed and Volena Galyon will
star in musical show to be CIV
en- at the jefferson courthouse
Friday, February Is, at 1880 p.
m. A pretty girl" contest will
also be held.
The entire program is being
sponsored by the Nathan's Greek
high school.
An admission fee will be
charged.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
SERVICE WILL BE HELD
AT PINE SWAMP SUNDAY

It was announced this week that
the Rev. Finley Miller would
preach at West Pine Swamp
church on Sunday, February H.,
at 2 o'clock. There will also be
special singing at that time. The
public is cordially invited to at
tend this service.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
JOHN H. KERR,
"W. o. BURGIN."
HOTTSE SHOCKED

14OO0c O44OOAAADs r+s
Representative A. L. Bulwinkle
of the Eleventh North Carolina
district conveyed the sad news to
Speaker Sam Rayburn, Majority
Leader John Mccormack and
other House members, all of
whom were shocked.
Il know every member of the
House grieves with Mr.. Dough-
ton. who lost his wife to-day"
Representative BulWilkle said iIa
making 81 formal announcement
to Congress soon after the daily
session opened at noon. knowing
your sympathy and, knowing
your love for Mrs. D6ughtonn
thought you would Appreciat4 my
so advising you"
Representative Jo9lag Rankin Of
Mississippi said he had .never
met q finer Christian lady than
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
GIRLS:

These standings are determined
by results reported to this paper
by school officials. If there is an
error, principals are asked to re-
port the same in writing immedi-
ately. The above standings in
clude forfeited games as report
ed by the executive committee
yesterday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14

FOR SALE-Stove and heater
wood, IL to IA inch lengths; big
ger loads of better wood for SIS
per load. "a hour delivery ser
vice. We serve West Jefferson,
Jefferson, Smethport and Beaver
Creek. For wood see J. D. Jones.
Leave orders at Davidson's Store
or call 118. Your business will
be appreciated. Thanks. w. j.
Wood Co. 2-14-ltp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14

FOR SALE-34 acre farm, five
acres grass, rest timber. Partly
fenced. Well watered. Good
buildings, four, room bark house.
One mile off highway. See M. J.
Chattin, West Jefferson, N. c.
2-14-1tp.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
PRESIDENT, LEADERS
LAUD MRS. DOUGHTON

Continued from Page II
and years, and the recollection OF
her lovely character and attrac-
tive personality will live forever
and a day in the hearts of her
many friends.
members of the North Car
DINA district will always cherish
the friendship and memories OF
our contacts and the contacts OF
our families with Mrs. Doughton
Signed,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14
Classified Ads

WANTED-One l941 or AZ
Ford or Chevrolet 11a-ton long
wheel base truck. Must be in
good condition. Will trade panel
truck or buy straight. M. Jones,
j. & J. Store. 2-14-1tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-02-14

FOR SALE-'36 Dodge pick
up; good running condition, good
tires. Will sell or trade. See or
write Roscoe Blevins, Husk, N.
G. 2-14-2tp