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Evening star., 1947-03-07
SPECIAL NOTICES Gent. ].

NOTICE IS Hereby GIVEN that the id,
sasp S ~ ohRss GAS 4
company. Eleventh na nan snd sts. s n.W n WASH " ST.
nston, p. G., on Monday, March "a, l947
at ~ o'clock noon. Eastern standard time
ensuing year and for the transaction ol
such other business as may be brought
before the meeting or any adjournment.
the meeting Of stockholders convened or
Directors Eax Stafford. ads 9. 'as seeressrs saa.s
/ WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for an,
debts contracted by any one other than
myself. RoBT. I. COLLINS. 3I2I 18th
Will NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for an,
naMIrI aensS incurred & Ry any othsrs @ than myself
NoTiIsc;Ef IS S Ahnii HEREsY 4; : GIVEN that R. <
Ferguson. Inc. formerly located rear 424
| repair and roofing work, was on the 31si
day OF January, 1947, dissolved by unani-
pn,dsr. NOUS consent nd Of the ofacsrs and stock,
Delaware. which corporation has dis.
charged all Its debts and liabilities. The
mailing m address being maintained until
signed: r. X. FERGUSON. NC. L. +.
FERGUSON, president. z. s. REILLY, Sec
enable. Call MR.. SCHMIDT in afternoon
E9 5I13, Tor appointment. 13"
CAPITAL TRANSIT co. dividend on stock
i-Pursuant to action Of the Board of Di-
rectors of Capital Transit Co. at its regu-
lar meeting held February ~, I947, q
dividend Of nifty cents f50c, per share on
the Capital Stock of the company will be
paid on April J., 1947, to stockholders OF
record RAT At the close Of business on March
the company will not be closed VIM. B.
BENNETT, vice president and secretary.
l WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for any
debts contracted by any one other than
myself. JOHN R. LUCAS. 81 T st. ne,
BRoDELL, BENJAMIN. accountant. con-
tact A; Goldman. care Of Ruby's Market.
Zu3i Henning I'd. ne, Ii. 1858, inn
+ BOYD s. CRoswELL. trading as "ster.
ling Distributing Co." on Rout so. Pleas
notice that ! intend to apply to the viz
glMa ALCOHOLIC Beverage Control Board,
richmond, Va, on the 18th day Of March
l947; for license to wholesale "beer and
TpefTom Wins, from the above address. BOYD s.
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HELP MEN and WoMEN

JUNIOR BACTERIOLOGIST, experienced
in public health lab. work preferred; must
Know typing; Apply Ia pm, ALEXAN-
paRlA assnh = HEALTH Nth CENTER, SIT No. st.
C0UPLEI,Houseman and maid for fine
poardlng mouse; living quarters, $3.50 mo. !;
nondrinkeIs and reliable: bring refs. MRS.
PHOTO PORTRAIT coupon salespersons
earnings unlimited Apply BOB MILLER
STUDIOS. 1907 ST. NV o.
shOE ARTIST, with experience and knowl-
edge OF fne shoe drawing; excellent salary,
pleasant working. conditions, 5-day week
aS aRS gHoE g sane5fS gTos to sh and
SINGERS. DANCERS, ETC, amateur talent
March, 1947; St. Francis xavier's School,
2Sth and Pa. ave. s.e. Contact JOE
MNAk6Eh; ENk6IIMr2$$ IN SSth sahrne st ns IR $3.50
No. l hospital and surgical expense plan,
Hius IN communities such as Westover, Colonial
Brentwood. etc. unusual opportunity to
establish q business in your .neighborhood
with liberal compensation; select your own
hours to work. Apply in person, Wed,
Thurs, Fri. evenings, 70. and Saturday
morning, 9-12. MR.. JACKSON, Room 300,
BEST sE F'sa voGxL "a n iiSNsrKucr1oN If you slng
ciety preparing concert-opera programs;
opportunity for serious members. No
charge. Give voice and phone no. Box
SOME one Sshs WITH CAR to drive two 5a Chew
erly children to and from Greenbelt Nurs-
cry School. 5 days weekly. Liberal salary
to responsible person: WA. 5044. S
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Social Council Report Data
To Be Presented Monday

A presentation of the factual
material and recommendations con-
tanned in three reports already is
sued by the Washington Social Sur
vey will be made at the meeting of
the Council of Social Agencies at
noon Monday at the YWCA, Seven
teenth and K streets NV, Mrs.
Thomas F. Norton, acting executive
secretary, announced today.
The Right Rev. Angus Dun, Bis
hop of the Episcopal Diocese of
Washington and chairman of the
Family and Child Welfare Commit
tee of the Washington Social Sur
vey will give the report on Private
Welfare.
The report on the relation be-
tween public and private agencies
and relationship of agencies to the
community will be given by Mrs.
c.. D. Lowe, a member of the Family
and Child Welfare Committee of
Washington Social Survey.
John S. Bartlett, member of
the Park and Recreation Committee
Of the Board of Trade and chairman
OF the Recreation Committee of the
Social Survey, will present the re-
port on Recreation.
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SITUATIONS MEN.

ACCOUNTANT, expert; books started, kept
sei sss siSssfs on aadss so7s
part part time; tax returns. statements; prompt.
Observation-Disclosures ~ M aSEs fsei books kept.
part time; all tax returns, monthly state-
AceouSSsaaSSSnTa pHerses sH siss .xp.rsne.
background. MICS and, BCS degrees; fully
capable; $4,000 minimum. Box 5s-T. star.
ACCOUNTANT, completely capable tough
'Se on saole Ghr1ssian' 1saa healthy Al; salary
ATToRNE9, riSS 80. zen sentle r,orid. bar is4o.
veteran. studying to take D. C. bar in
June June employed for past 8 years as secre-
ton With on in
8 standing sfin washington law frn. Rox dds7-
AUToMoTIyE MAINTENANCE supervisor,
experienced; Just out of Navy: desires posi-
ton in the TRANSPORTATION line Of service
RsY ess star
M rience; salary S75 week minimum. Box
cHAUFFEtjR BUTLER HousEMAN. also
d dhrEf If AcG6SuS4xsr 5S STxs auditor oee man
ing corporation and partnership experience;
present salary, S3,700: fully capable. Box
COLLEGE STUDENT wishes employment
on Tuesdays. Thursdays, Saturdays Call
$5s: a. sssEss.s sss s'; .!: siR
ENGHEER, veteran white, 40 years, 5th
nai ss1s 81 fesefes5Gh MR Ieai
EXECUTIVE, once manager sales manager
9r sS COL vide
ssansstlen' Box Bar: gss' sssT er0nsso''
ana esfs sE a 1T pa . s
ployment. Box 453-R, Star. r.
sTan' age At. desires position In hotel.
HousEMAN twhite>, experienced, excellent
ana sesr es e. ase best 81
ExEeufivE Eef FIVE Sssrl World War II vet
company. desires to locate in B. G.; avail:
able for interview March 1O-14. Call
MAs hss SLOAN duhp AP tsadf sasT for hire by day
q cal ~ N6 sRs 'Cns5a'' fss5 dump Tor any
also cooking. Lu. eo5s. i to 9 pm. Ias
S young dssTss ssges s.s5
MAN, middle aged. experienced in paint.
MxN resbs so5sr
monnnss saea seyhssr ant p a1 1857 sars
and ADMINISTRATION; 2 yrs. abroad as
State Dept. exec. desires perm. connection.
MAN. colored. now employed, wishes Job
= & q = an; !, OF aSs' other work y sz ascS
saiHS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. iisI 1ss
class work; interior. exterior, reasonable
S fnf RoRk EysaaSa WANTED No g st,ass sa7 .
pa,nIsi sselaIs NE esat sao Or contract 0es. ga
soKTEaEaoed sSd @ s wSsrker:, WILING to work
ssRvIcgS SER HnsGS sTar1oS oPERAToR0 Expert
enced, wants employment Sat. and Sun.
a esais " Esps sGa LAY lay
put, put and henshman Is wants permanent posi-
sTRNoGRApHER!TYpIsr, sra expert. accns,.
heavy vol. LEGAL, teen, medi.; ete;; capable
ISsI nsT ST Star
white; prefers shop under direct SUPER.
more ,i%portanee than starting salary.
yETERAN. :olored, wants Job as lons.dIs-
,;n1,f tanGe haa1ng ul Or truck driver in city
gsIia,bls. steady. sober. AD. S4os: g.
eg Cunts with snr no eess
but lots o., practical experience; honest,
reliable and not afraid of hard work has
YOUNG MAN wants work with moderate
compensation in architects ONCE, pending
entry into architectursl college next fan.
YOUNG MAN, alert, Intelligent, good ap-
No s!on ssos salesman gift shop or retail store
FoRMER IBM customer engineer desires
Job as tabulating installation supervisor or
operator; ref. exchanged. Box 43s-R, Star.
TWO COLLEGE BOYS interested in night
and weekend work with reasonable hours.
Phone ia. S9lD.
Evening star., 1947-03-07
SITUATIONS WOMEN.

% You mailing. typinG and stutnnS.
BABY SITTER, vic. 18th and Mass, ave:
hr. Ma. 1888. Ext. 303,. after 8 pm.
It sss :ae
DANCE TEAcHER; specialized in char.
ssnsinr s 9asAsiR' ssadio q t SiEh standards N aE
DOCTORS REcEPTIoNIsT. experienced,
Or part time; Box 69,s. stsr. =
as L. os6s sSIsrshsss s9tsr "s1i oeioef :s*ns
bDkEssMAK1NG. design. remod:, al.era-
M2ss slG BEsr tNR' isso 1rSins n1 ADt. l.
Sss1R as,rss oFssE ssy vs.e *
$40 minimum, salary. Randolph 7440.
sstsF sesW..n a and Call E. RE s7oo' Ext 71!l7
waitress, desires work after 7:So pm dE.
Lady. expsr;; PIX. secretary switch
SUNDAY and mornings available. Phone
NURSE undergraduate, colored. with hos
pital experience, desires permanent posi-
Eth 1S S ass Bss Dsssn' fs sa. 9s
NURsE-Available for treatments of vari-
Gus KINDS: @ 81 5njectlosn' s baths, hydrotherapy'
PBx OPERATOR, experienced: day hours
onlys NV section. Call AID. 3S11 between
fRaefIeAG ii sef E 4 NURSE. refined. wlshs. care
suRsE sEasS soorsd ssI sssrss case
hours day for d days week. HO. 6Q51.
RECEPTIoNIsT, neat. attractive and ca
pS6ilss' Dsais ass 20; MP salary $50 per Tk;
aaGfsTiEiRsEED ssin; iisE NURSE desires employm.n.
Eefsrences. Gs saa Boy 4Is-R. RS star. '0 iS'1' 10:
SECaETARY-S STENo., switchboard. recep-
zionist. Bookkeeping; 8 yrs exper.: neat.
tactful. ambitious and accurate. Box 40-T.
SEC .-sTENOGRAPHER. z yrs. exp. wants
reliable perm. position; prefer legal or
patent ONCE; refs. AID. 2223. III
STENO-TYPIST, excellent refs. conscien.
tious. temporary. 30-hour week. $40. Ma.
TYPisT, rapid and accurate. desires work
to DO at home: work called for and dsliy-
TYfiNG. manuscripts. patent specs, forms.
etc, done at home; satisfaction guaranteed.
WOMAN With inseliigence. refinement and
initiative wishes position IS assistant to
taking complete charge Of once; sGlary i'm
materiaI until worth has been proven. BOZ
nktus9aN nJ.wk D~
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SAlESkE EN-.

ILN!S'gRANCE Statesmen, experienced, to
MS lSsghascE aSi El7. sA1rsnrs. experienced;
MEN TO SELL the homes finest product.
y to Be earn hosds s1Ss Tssh sssn.S
sHs IsTS4f A:Es 5E;%s Ell 2sss.E;f: x5!
sions for listinRs; good opportunity for
HART RSaE EsFarE FIAT Annsndale aass ~Ssk Ts,
ALexi a. s.. 29o2; eves' Alex. 2047. Ask for
REAL ESTATE sALEsMAN-1f you are
expelrlenced la and have ability, why not be
60; bIdg, GI homes, Cali Mr.. cEiAPMAN. FSdlais
and s sanday yor S. sdonasatial s5sa interviews
SAL SALESMAN; ss,s clothins. for Saturdays: sup
ea YoUN ESar MES REsFsHt oP soeTPnpss Apply
Sal sAaEsMAS, a;sI age s5ss by leading whole
Sic creaW salary auto
Ts5t SoH sssl sessuiggmsnt. g1as Write auafineatlens
SALESMAN BET, 80 and s5, for steady DO
sltion, with nationally known firm, Must
3s sl aele e stand investigation. Write BOX
sALEssMEN, Sal. SIM more next week. Go in bust
me- sss .nd Iof yourself with oYr financial back
haye been contracted BY US in Wsshinston 5
SSO per cent ex-servicemen of ali ranks
durings last 12 months). Earnings range
from $500 to $1,000 per month Come in
ana meet these men. Many had no pre-
v,ouS saiss experience. who now have per
manent lifetime sales positions Immedi-
FIJI n1H Wyts aax On a eM sales Earnings paid
SAi,EsMEN SAILS aa to sell nationally famous
men We select must have car, neat ap-
pearance and an excellent sales back
ground: salary and commission. Applicants
WI, be interviewed by Mr.. Schaff AMERI-
sye SAN IPRA1sEE PRans Mo CO; NC 4o3o Wisconsin
Bsanss 1s psato4 opsyn xe
MARYLAND and D. C.; experience not essen
SAMUEL E. BOGLEY. 70O4 Wis ave. i'~0
statesmen for newly opened sporting
goods dept: excellent opportunity for a
desirable position for the right man; good
aodrf aod snd sFs 5 salary. u THE Mills CO, 9th
sECURiTY SALESMAN. experienced We
ksAAHN' ssAa HOS 10th st. NV. Room a03 RE
TWO ToP-BRACKET representative are
needed now to follow through on leads and
INQUIRIES from prominent families and eX-
ecutlVes: selling in our field is interesting
and dlgnihed, with substantial earnings;
men over ~ preferred; car essential; COM
i ExPfRfENoEp aPs i isS REAL ESTATE s.l.5S.n MaS
living in and familiar with Arlington;
lsadS II9 fIEnishsd be- On lissings and clients.
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HELP DoMEsTIc.

CHAMBERMAID. white, for exclusive
guesthouse; must be exper, able to furn.
good refs; live in or out; pleasant sur
COOK AND G.Hw. colored.. help With
laundry, live in, pvt. rm. and bath; refer
ences; SIS wk. 3403 woodley I'd. .Wo
COOK -G.H.W.; live In or willing to stay 8
nights: one school-aEs child: no Washing;
experieEced. with city references. only need
apply: SIS week. IA 1880.
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HELP MEN.

TAILORS for mems and women's altera-
Sly .oR6 RooDwAB 81 kRp,s sHRSS1szRo5R
vEGEfSsLEs and fruit man. must be ex.
psrienced. sober and reliable, to take, com.
class market: will pay right man excellent
salary. Reply. giving age. reference and
present employment. Box 437-R, Star. q
WAREHOUSE vradnEillo s,;,, SUPERVISOR, must have
people; 5-day. 40-hour week; 20% dis
count on ali purchases. and other EN-.
th ooT ssnei ARgS os ssf
MsrcHMakhE; shs { "a kniE good salary state a Is.
ana nSUN as hs RSH sss ssSec ssas
miliar with furniture, for inventory clerk
and various other duties. See Mr.. Bailey
rear .,sn, entrance. AMERICAN STORAGE CO.
YouNS Man. Ii to 81. with car to cover
retail food markets; experienced man pre-
reply state. age, experience, salary ex-
pected and phone number. Box 1T, Star
YOUNG MAN for tire and accessory store;
BACKGROUND in retail store management
and promotion: capable of taking COM
plsts Ils E., ,chaTse Of retail sales. This Is an
Box 479-R, Star. -
YOUNG MAN to learn service station bust
ness. Apply BARRIERS ESQ SERVICE
lOth ana Maine ave. S.w. IS
YOUNG MAN to learn furniture business,
PAY 3aSnsshp Apply ply. p zee twarehouse1' 1s41
YOUNG MAN. white, husky. to worG in
stcckrm. and shipping dept. Of automotive
equipment jobber excellent ooportnnity te
! YouNG d G'g MAN to assist and train in gen.
eral accounting typins necessary; vet
Mr. Maloney MAfoNEYs. INC. ;S SIG
9eSrs1a qeqS MAN SILVER ,snring ND Nd
YOUNG MAN, aggressive. ambitious. will.
Ms, good appearance, that doesn't know
Il s aSessRt pTn See M
Colesville I'd, Silver Spring, Md. -12
YOUNG MAN, exper in general credit Of
fce work; must have good personality and
be able to handle the public: Apply MI.
4fsi 4Ssiei istha tShasi, S. NV MALCOLM scA7Es' INC
s.lg ssass sol1ss sss ssaan
McREz EasSSaai1Sa co cork 516 6SnRs aas
YOUNG MEN. under 80. vets preferred
neatness and ABILITY to ' Work; experience aaes
vess Ispo4 Roem $50
MIDDLE-AGED Sober arSo man M to ase operate
sna Small a51 pfodRss Msr,s;a2Gcs store st Marlboro
0PPoRTUNITY-1o men to learn the in
dustrial insurance business; get paid while
Mondax at our school, 2 wks: Of training given,
beginning March 10 Cali now or come in
and ana enroll to qualify for real future.
our school. The leading company in b. c.
NA N lSs9 Ss1s and MR lgaSi $751; 7Ss 18th st. NV,
ESTABLISHED Law FIRM, engaged in
general practice. has opening for young
gentle lawyer. preferably recent sradu-
sxeerienese ssn; heeiS @ @s5atipg age; education and
SOBER, RELiABLE person to work in gro.
Gerry store and drive truck; white or colored
Apply 1919 Georgia ave. NV. -12
CrA, with appropriate office in downtown
section, will consider a partnership with
qualified accountant; application will be
Kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL. Box 21-T, Star.
PART TIME-Intelligent young men who
wish to increase their earnings by S3O-S5O
per wk,; 2-3 hrs soliciting; must be able
70 meet public; sales exper. and car de-
sired. but, not essential: opportunity for
PERM employment, For appt.. write and give
rel, to Box 467-M, Star. 3
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CLASSIFIED AD RATES
Local Advertisers


Three Lines (Minimum)
l time - ------31c per line
2 times --------31c
3 to 6 times consec-
utively --------29c
7 times or longer
conSecutively ----26c
Advertisements under Personal
and Special Notices Sc per line
additional.
OUT-OF-TOWN RATE
Four Lines (Minimum)
Flat rate per line -45c
Out-of- Town Rate is charged
on all advertising 25 miles or
more from Washington.
Claims for errors must be made
in time for correction before
second insertion. sa4
When canceling classified, ad-
vertisements be sure to make
a note of the cancellation num-
ber. This is important in case
your statement does not show a
credit for the cancellation.
If advertisement was prepaid,
retain cash register receipt,
which bears a serial number,
with date, and Identifies your
advertisement.
Lost and Found Advertise
ments appear on Page AS.
Evening star., 1947-03-07

The once famous Damascus
blades" were made from steel
smelted in India.
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CONTINUED on Next Page.)
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CLERK: interesting work. good future,
peasant surroundings EASTERN .AC-
CEPTANCE CORP, 1922 18th ST. NV. %

CLERkSeACCOUNTING - Several perma-
nent Positions with nationally known con-
Write for appointment Stating age and
experience Box 2Q(l-R star
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SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT. capable
Of managing night shift, / to II pm, best
Of references REQUIRED. TExAco SERVICE
shkEFMEfan sG Rheaaessr I'd layout M
benchwork only; do not apply unless fully
qualified; top pay and best working con-
sHoE sxIEsMEN@Men accustomed to
selling ladies' hish-srade shoes: highest
ALLEN: 1915 Conn, ave. NV. =
ssssf Sc mr. sSss4 SSisas MsHH saasa' 81 sfs *
SIN 81 COVER CUTTERS: 6-day, 4o.hr
WooD%aRD DiG5Ra IoFaRop. poss S:so-s 'e daily. H.
soRTERS and counters t3): good worSins
conditions; steady employment; must have
.fssr no pPln aNES sERV
ICE CO. 2306 Georgia ave. NV. Ill
sood hours. R6poIpas Gle CLEANERS fSss as
sPoTTEk sfsS Ii l. ON 8 wooLENs AND SILKS must
be experienced: good salary; man selected
.nmss be sober ir Box 495-s. Star: -
Room ss4. Southern Railway | oh sids.. ApSts f5tS
sTodkkooa sns j Is Nv MAN, 5 pm. to / am.
ssr 2sfisssa fea ns fss
sUpEavisoR SUI his II for wrapping and packing
division, div Must BE ssosble Of tnstruetins
ali purchases and other enploye dement's.
Apply employment once. 4th floor, LANS-
BURGH & BRO, 7th, sth and z sts. NV.
TAILOR, experienced, for alterations on
mems clothing; 4o-hour week; permanent
fNxsssl6ei bxsa. 1ssRS 1sfo sia =. Il ~. s'A A.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-07-03
n. C.. Welfare Leader Warns
Public To Beware OF Begoars

Raleigh-Don't bleed too quick
y for the panhandling bum who
begs your dime for a cup Of cof-
fee, the North Carolina Welfare
Department warned. He may be
making more than you are.
DR.. Ellen Winston, State We'll
fare Commissioner, said the aver
age beggar is clearing a neat SIS
o S25 a week in North Carolina
towns and that several blind or
crippled solicitors" are raking
in $4,000 a year.
Ask for his license when the
bum hits you up, Dr.. Winston
urged North CarolinianS.
A new State "beggar's license"
law requires all aims seekers to
have permits.
The welfare official said the
law was not aimed at Withholding
relief from deserving cases, but
at cracking down on those who
had rather beg than ply a trade.
She said a recent survey of
North Carolina cities showed that
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-07-03
Baptist Group
Holds Meet Sat.

The Baptist Ministers and
Church Workers Conference held
their regular meeting with Phe-
nix Baptist church on Saturday
when very interesting program
was given, it was announced by
Rev. R. c. Ashley, secretary. 4
large number of ministers an6
visitors were present and much
interest was shown throughout
the program.
During the day the members
OF the executive board of the as
ISOLATION met and outlined the du-
ties of the executive committee.
A special conference will be
called during the association for
the purpose of electing officers
for the coming year, it was sta
ted.
The next regular conference
will be held on the fifth Sat-
urday in November. !,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-07-03
Scottville, Lansing Split
HOnOrs In Double Header

Lansing and Scottville split
honors on the Lansing diamond
Sunday, the local team winning
an easy 8-3 victory and the visi-
ors scoring a 81 victory in the
,econd game. Lansing remains at
the top of the league with IL
wins and 4 losses, while Scott
vile runs a close second with
10 wins and 7 losses.
On the mound for Lansing in
the opening game Sunday was
Blevins, and Cox for Scottville.
1t was an easy victory for Lansing
n the first game, but Scottville
rallied in the second. Cox, on
the mound for ScOttville pitch
ed a no-hit game until the last
of the fifth inning when Sexton
made a hit. Pitching for the Lam
sing Cubs in the second game
was King.
Helton defeated the Laurel
Springs team 24-14, Sunday and
Laurel Springs won a 1916 victory
over East Jefferson on Saturday
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-07-03

ScottVille was the winner at Hell
ton by score of 1911. The West
Jefferson-Lansing and the West
Jefferson-East Jefferson game
were both called off on account
of the death of R. A. Walker.
father of one of the members of
the West jefferson team.
w. L. Hughes, president Of the
league, stated this week that the
protest on the East Jefferson
Scottville game on June IA will
not be allowed. He also ordered
that the Helton and West JEFF
ferson game played on June IS
be played over.
The second half of the sche-
dule for the league will begin
on July II and in the meantime,
teams have been asked by Presi-
dent Hughes to make up any
games called off on account of
rain.
Games scheduled for Friday
and Saturday are: Saturday,
Continued on Page ~
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-07-03
July s Announced
As Date For Lamb
Pool For County
Farmers Asked 70 Bring In
Lambs Early On Morn
ing Of Sale

H. D. Quessenberry, county a.
gent, announced yesterday that
Tuesday, July 8 lad been set as
the date for the proposed lamb
pool for the county.
This is to b held at the West
Jefferson livestock market and
all farmers having lambs to be
sold are asked to bring them in
early on that day. Lambs will be
received as early as 700 a. m. and
must be in not later than 1920,
it was announced
The pool was delayed this year
because Of the flooded condi-
tons Of the market and the un-
stable prices. 1t is believed that
good prices can Be secured at
this time, those in charge Of the
pool, said
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-07-03
Jones Instantly
Killed In Wreck
Ran Off Baker Hill Near
y WarrensViile; Funeral !.
: Held Tuesday

Lee Thomas Jones, 80, former
AShe man of Welch, w. Va, was
instantly killed when the Al
Ford coach he was driving left the
road on Baker Hill near Warrens-
vile around 800 a. m. Saturday.
He was accompanied by Albert
Childers, of Hemp Hill. w. Va,
who suffered bruised leg in the
accident which occurred as a
result of faulty lights, it was
learned.
Jones was en- route from West
Virginia to visit his relatives in
AShe county and had stopped a
short distance back to let another
passenger, Lee Childars, out of
the car. The accident occurred a
few minutes later. The car was
considerably damaged having
turned over a number of times,
officers stated.
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many beggars refused social sa-
curity benefits because they
made more money begging than
working.
The survey showed that tran
Slent solicitors from other cOun-
ties or States Outnumbered local
panhandlers four to one in the
sampled cities. More han one
third of the transients were
from other states.
The most prosperous operator
turned up so far claimed a take
of S15 a day. the survey COM
mittee reported. An estimated 90
per cent of the beggars in North
Carolina are men.
The committee told of one blind
beggar whose Winter jaunts to
Florida resorts Melted him enough
to buy a fine farm in Western
North Carolina.
The survey showed the beggars
flocklng like gullS where the
money was flowing. In the Spring
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