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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06
Bow Scouts And Goodwill

The United Nations as an orgalzatlon
for world peace is now in its second year.
Another great force in the areas of interna-
tional friendship and goodwill is the Boy
Scout Movement.
The Boy Scout Organizations of the
world now numbering 81 nations with
membership of 4j413, l39 boys and leaders,
have worked together in international har-
mony since 1920 1t has been definite force
for combining patriotism and love OF
country, at the same time with frlendEness
for other lands and other peoples.
Bow Scout Week, Feb. 7 to Is, marks
81 years of Scouting in the United States.
It's theme Scouts of the World-Bulldlng
for Tomorrow" is additional evidence OF
the growing appreciation of the ~. N.
idea.
Incident to the first World Scout jam
boree which saw $4,000 Scouts from all
over the world camp together in London
in 1920 there was held the first lnterna-
tional Scout Conference, gathering OF re-
representatives. from many Scout organiza-
tons to promote Scouting on an interna-
tiOnal basis.
At this great Jamboree the late Lord
Robert Baden-PoWell was acclaimed "Chiet
Scout Of the World" 1t was then agreed
to hold World Scout JambOrees every four
wears and every two years a meeting OF
the International Scout Conference with
six representatives from each nation al
filiated by the International Scout Bureau,
The bureau has been maintained IN London
since 1920 with funds contributed by in
dividuals and quotas paid by Scout Associa-
tons of the 81 nations.
Nine members from the international
Scout Committee, which passes upon prob
lens between international conferences.
At it's first postwar meeting in London IN
Nov 1915, King George vi welcomed the
Committee to Buckingham Palace and
showed great interest in its work.
While scouting is important on an in
ternational scale, it is equally important
here at home where much progress has
been made. We know of no other movement
so important in the training of youth in
both character and citizenship It is move
ment that deserves the support of all.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06

Thoughtful people are always
at a premium; they make the
world a better piece in which to
live. Thoughtfulness pays good
dividends, not only to the profit
of the thinker, but also to those
about him. The other day heard
again that old story which illu-
strates this beautifully. There was
once a wealthy, benevolent noble
man, who lived in castle perch
ed high on a hill overlooking a
lovely village.
AS he was known for his kind
ness and benevolenCe, people con-
tinually came to him for aid. He
was impressed by the fact that
many of them brought their trou-
bles on themselves by their own
laziness and SelfiShneSs.
One day he had a large stone
placed in the middle of the road
which led from the village to the
castle. He had it placed at a point
where he could watch it from one
of the castle windows.
People continued to come to
him, but they walked or rode by
the stone without attempting to
move it.
Then one day the miller's son
came seeking advice When he
saw the stone, he paused, and
with considerable effort pushed
it aside to nearby field. When
he did so, he found buried in the
ground Immediately underneath
an iron pot, which he discovered
to be full Of gold pieces. With 1t
he found a scroll containing these
words, This pot of gold is for
the industrious person who re-
moves the stone from the road. y
This old story often comes to
mind as I drive along a street or
highway where a brick or stone
or piece Of lumber has fallen
from passing truck. Sometimes
the piece Of lumber has nails n
It. which con easily damage the
tires of passing motorists. some
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06
ANNOUNCE WINNERS
IN CONSERVATION

Continued from Page ~
Thompson, cashier of Northwest
ern Bank, Sparta,
AS the county winner Alton
Weaver will go to North Wilkes
borO for the group contest on
February 49, And the winner
here will go to Elkin on Febru-
airy 20 for the finals. Here the
contestants will compete for $3.50
in savings bonds and a trip to the
annual convention of the State
Bankers Association at AsheVille,
according to a recent announce
ment by j. Frank Doggett, Soil
Conservationist for State College
Extension Service.
The students, winners in seven
district elimination contests, will
be judged in the finals by DR.. j.
Henry Highsmith, Raleigh; DR..
Jane S. McKimmon, former as
siStant director of the State Col
lege Extension Service; Dr. R.
w. Cummings, State College Ag-
ronomy head; Quincy P. Hood,
State commissioner of banks;
and M. G. Mann, Cotton Growers
Cooperative.
Doggett said that the contest
began October l in As counties of
the state, and is sponsored by the
State Bankers Association. The
Associations convention, to which
the state winner will receive an
expense-paid trip, will be held
May 20 and 30.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY
ASHE COUN / Y


Having qualified as Admin
istrator of J. c. Bowie, deceased,
late of Ashe County, North Car
DINA, this is to notify all persons
having claims against said estate
to present them to the unde1
signed for payment on or befor"
January l, 1948, to this notice will
be pleaded in bar Of their re-
covery.
All persons indebted to said
estate will make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
This January 81, 1947
J. D. Stansberry,
Administrator G. 7. A.
2-6-6t of J. c. Bowie, deceased.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06
More Roads

Accumulated highway funds, record
breaking gasoline tax collections and Fed
eral aid grants are making millions and
millions of dollars available for postwar
road construction 1t is up to the motorist
to see that he gets dollar for-dollar value
on his huge road investment that his hard
earned tax dollars are not squandered in
the present inflationary price market that
inflation-born highway projects creating
their own vacuum of funds do not suck up
more and more Of the taxpayers money
needlessly. Easy money, mad money is
the curse of this era Of high taxes
American motorists should demand
more roads for the millions they are pay
ing not more money for roads. In this
respect this most heavily taxed citizen;
the man, little or big who owns car and
pays in addition to all other taxes special
multiple hidden fees has champions in
several of the Governors who have adj
dressed State legislatures converting this
year. Coming in the midst Of the current
avalanche of demands for higher and high
er automotive taxes, these measures are
bulwarks of sound economy and common
sense government. With such leadership
the motorist can effectively demand and
get more roads for his money and put
stop to the trend toward lush, limitless
spending of the highway tax dollar.
Governor Bradford told the Massa-
cbuco++c looiCla t11ro eft ic clear that
no matter how much the actual budget
figures may be trimmed and pared, the
citizen struggling with his own problems
of cost is entitled to insist upon sixty min
utes of service for every Government hour
he pays for, and one hundred cents of
value for every dollar his Government
spends"
Calling for the postponement Of less
essential highway construction until time
when the money will mean more in miles
of roads built and also in jobs when the
need for jobs is more ACUTE Names Gov
ernor Hildreth told the legislature that
highway construction is "competing I'M
successfully with private industry for men
high cost, and with consequent delays in
construction"
Whatever ones ideas regarding postwar
construction may be, it must assuredly be
granted that these Governors and the
others not mentioned here who expressed
similar views, have hit the nail on the head.
The main problem is not getting more
money for roads, but giving the motorist-
taxpayer more roads for his money. And to
give the motorist more roads for his mon
ey is only to give him full value for his
tax dollar. The citizen has as much right
to expect full value for the money he con-
tributes to Government as from the money
he spends on food and clothing.
Those who stand for "More roads for
your money" have one unselfish and dom
mating interest. They want the highway
users to get what they pay for.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06
MERCURY DROPS
BELOW ZERO HERE

(Continuod from Pare y
Snow flurrios continued through
out yesterday.
According to weather forecast
this cold weather will continue
Thursday, with temperatures ris-
inc Friday but falling again Sat
urday.
The cold wave-it was the first
time this winter the forccaster
had used the term-Was sweep
ing into the Carolinas from the
Middle West.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06
ALL-STAR TEAMS
TO PLAY TOURNEY

CONTINUED from Page y
Mt. City Jaycees-Elkland game
play winners of Jefferson-Fries
game, 900, Blowing Rock will
play winners Of Lansing-Mocks-
vile game.
Friday, ZOO, winners of Thurs
day nights 600 and TOO games
will play; 800, winners of 800
and 900 scheduled games will
play
Saturday at 800, Friday night
winners will play.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06

Mcneil, Mack Farmer. Mrs Char
itv Bare. walter Persons Paul
Weaver. Ralnh Roland. T.. r. Ro'-
and. Charles Osborne Fdd Davis,
Ben Little, F. T. Miller, Ruth
Jones. J. J. Greer. Lonnie Den
nev. S. c. Watson, w. F. Dickson,
c. R. Gentry, D. L. Mccoy, Elder
R. M. Burkett S. N Baldwin,
D. P. Badger, w. G. Cook, Mrs.
Tohn Goodman. Mrs. Bert Gentry,
Wavy Gentry, Rev. T. j. Houck,
$1.00 each.
West jefferson high school,
$1O798; Glendale school, $4,000;
Grassy Creek school, $4,000; Riv-
erview high school. $10739.
The following schools reported
more to their totals: Fleetwood
high school, $500; Lansing high
school, $500: and Healing Springs
high school, 1920.
Theatre collections. $4,000.
Presidents Ball, $7700.
West jefferson M n o d S t
church, $26,52; Pine Swamp Sun
day school (colored) $270; Zion
Methodist Sunday school, 1894;
Friendly Grove church, $3.50;
Bethel church, 1851; Jefferson
Methodist Sunday school, $1,000.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06

newspapers must file an affi-
davit with the clerk Of court once
a year. Senator Wcather's bill
would permit newspapers to pub
lish annually a sworn statement
as to their certification.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06
Classified Ads

FOR SALE-35 acres saw tim
Der, 6 miles from West Jeffer-
son. If interested see or write
Grover Campbell, West Jefferson.
2-6-ltp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06

FOR SALE-One car trailer,
new. If interested see or write
Grover Campbell West Jefferson.
2-6-ltp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06
To Aid Farmers

A resolution dealing with the
interest of Tar Heel farmers in
obtaining commercial nitrogen
was passed by the senate.
introduced by Senator Rodman
of Beaufort, it memorialized
North Cardinals congressman Sin
the interest Of securing an ade-
quate supply of nitrogen for the
farmers of North Carolina" The
bill pointed out that the state is
largely dependent on its own
small grain production for which
$4,000 tons of nitrogen top dress
ing is annually required.
The manner in which newspa-
pers may certify their qualifica-
tons would be expanded in bill
introduced by Senator Weathers
of Cleveland.
At present North Carolina
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06

FOR SALE-One Model A Ford
motor, with new rings and valve
job. If interested see or write
Grover Campbell, West Jefferson.
2-6-1tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06

FOR SALE-I935 Chevrolet,
good tires, price $4,000. See Rob
ert Woodie, Glendale Springs, N.
c. after 4 o'clock or on Saturday.
2-6-ltp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06

FOR RENT-150 acre farm, six
miles east of West Jefferson Will
furnish team and everything Give
good proposition. See me at once.
E. r. Taylor, West Jefferson.
2-6-Itp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06

ANYONE INTERESTED in
hand crocheted baby sweater, cap
and boot sets please contact Mrs.
G. N. Oliver. We. Jefferson.
Telephone 29W 2-6-ltp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-02-06
MORE FUNDS ARE
SOUGHT FOR NEEDY
CONTINUED from Page u

Continued from Page II
Burke, chairman of the education
committee, said he understood
the State Board of Education was
opposed to the measure as a mat
ter Of academic freedom. He said
he expected a number Of histor-
.nr,.. a n4Anr.A IL. Lnnn.ir,n
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the undersigned was. on the 1st day of December, 1947, duly ap- pointed administrator of the estate of MARY JACK, Deceased and that Letters Testamentary therefor on said day were duly issued to the undersigned. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present them, with proper vouchers, and duly verified, within six (6) months from the date of this Mo- tice, to the undersigned in his office, at Room 200, Seward Building, Ju- neau, Alaska.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this lst day of December, 1947.
 M. E. MONAGLE,
 Administrator. First publication, Dec. 2, 1947. Last publication, Dec. g, 1947.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-02
ATTENTION LIQUOR DEALERS

In order for the District Court to expedite the passage of your l948 liquor licenses your cooperation is asked by the City of Juneau to place your applications with the Clerk of the District Court early enough that they may be presented to the City Council for approval at their regular meeting which will be held on December 5, 1947.
 CT POPEJOY,
 City Clerk. First publication, Nov. 24, 1947. Last publication, Dec. 5, 1947.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

All concerned are hereby notified that RICHARD H. WILLIAMS was on November 10th, 1947, appoint ed executor of the Last Will and Testament of RICHARD HOLDS WORTH WILLIAMS, Deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers and verified according to law, within six months from the date of this notice, to the under signed executor at his office at 172 South Franklin Street in Juneau, Alaska.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this 10th day of November, 1947.
 RICHARD H. WILLIAMS,
 Executor. First publication, Nov. Il 1947. Last publication, Dec. 2, 1947.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-02
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the City Engineer, Ketchikan, Alaska, up to and including 10 AM. Decem- Der 15, 1947, for driving piling and furnishing material and labor for construction of float-mooring facili- ties in Thomas Basin, Ketchikan, Alaska. Bids must be accompanied by bid guarantee of not less than 5% of the total bid amount. Pro- posal forms, Plans and Specified tions may be obtained from the City Engineer, Ketchikan, Alaska or from the Territorial Highway Engineer, Juneau, Alaska.
 Bids will be opened publicly in the City Council Chambers, Ketchikan, Alaska, at 10 AM. December 18th and formal contract entered into be- tween the Territorial Highway En- gineer and the lowest responsible bidder for construction of those facilities. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids received.
 First publication, Nov. 25, 1947.
 Last publication, Dec. 8, l947.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-02
RADIO LOG KINY (1460 KC) JUNEAU "The Voice of Alaska"
TUESDAY EVENING

TUESDAY EVENING 00-Downbeat. 5:15-G. I. live. 5:3O-Totem Talk-Forecasts. 5:45-Sportsreel. 6:00-Pan Am News. 6:15-Words with Music. 6:30-Bob Burns 7:00-Red Cross. 7.15-Standard News-Forecasts 7:30-Eddie Cantor. 8:00-KINY Bandbox 8:30-Music Hall. Suspense. 9:30-Supper Club 9:45-Between the Lines 10:00-Date at Dreamland 10:15- Forecasts. All programs are subject to change
 without notice. Daytime forecasts on weekdays at 800, 9:30 A. M, and 12 Noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-08-29
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BOOK REVIEW.
'The Faith of Liberal" by NJ. r
Cohen, reviewed In open discussion at
the Biosophieal Institute. Willard Hotel.
o'clock tonight.
Community dance. Central Center.
Thirtsenth and upshur streets NV. $3.50
O'CLOCK tonlsnt. nR.m.
Moant veaon Msseast b h ulcers
steps of Church. Ninth and K STREETS
NV, $40 O'Clock tonight
MUSIC.
formal Iss4 R ssad
$50 o,ciock tonight ,
O'Clock tonight.
NATURE WALK.
birds. wild, ducks and other waterfowl
on, Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,
auspices National Park Service. meet at
entrance to sanctuary, 3 pm. tomorrow.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS.
Anacostia Pubic Liprary, 1887 Good
weekdays: Exhibit Of black and white
cravings BY Jack Perimutter. through
Artists cooperative. 1920 M street NV
oten | to 4 pm. weekdays and 2 to 8
hibit. through September II. ~
Arts Club of WASHINGTON, 2017 Eye
street NV. open weekdays IL am. TO D
pH1.B ouuudyS 10 . D. summer eXnlDl-
tion, by members of club, through Sep
Fish and wildHfe Service. under main
lobby in Commerce Department Building
Fourteenth and Z streets NV. open Q
am. to 4 pm. daily: display Of animals
and fresh-water fish. for an indefinite
National Gallery Of Art, Sixth street
and Constitution avenue NV. open 10
am. to pm. weekdays and TO 10 D m.
Sundays; exhibition by chiaroscuro prints
through September Is.
Howard University Gallery Of Art. on
campus at 24O1 Sixth street NV open
10 am. to pm. Mondays through Fri
days: students work of the Department
Of Art. through September
Barnet Alden Gallery. 127 Randolph
place NV, open to 10 pm. daily and
to pm. Sundays; group show by Berk-
man Caffee. Kaiser. Lazzari. Perlmutter
and Robinson. through summer
District Public Library, Eighth and K
streets NV, open 8 am. to pm Mon
day through Friday. q am. to / pm. Sat
urdays: exhibition of water colors and
drawings by Andre Pizzni. ends tomorrow
Library Of Congress-, open y am to 10
pm. weekdays. 2 am. to & pm. Satur-
days; original Lacock Abbey copy of the
Magma Carta. on loan from the British
government until December Is, 1913;
original draft of Lincoln's Gettysburg
address. manuscript of Lincoln's three
page "sutobioRrs ply" both for an indef-
mite period: so rare and important books
from the Rosenwsld collection: documents
and CORRESPONDENCE of Abraham Lincoln.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-08-29

for an. indefinite period. ssoms Aero
nautical Experiments" an. address pre-
sented by Wilbur Wright before Western
Society, Of .Ensineers In Chicago. 1901,
describing. Wright brothers experiments,
TEEN CLUBS
Special activities. including Jam sessions.
talent shows. dances with orehestras.
swing. bowling and sames, for teen; ssers
only beginnins at fao o'clock tonight. At
BOYS BRANCH. YMcA. 1Tse street
Junior Police and Citisens. CORPS head.
quarters. 72n Barry place. NV peti-tecn
street NV; ivy CITY junior Police Center,
p po9o street NE, snd Lsnsten Juni2r
FOR sERvtCEMEN
L street NV. Comfortable lounges. H.
and piano. Always open.
Gard games. s O'clock, and bowling
USO Club 1911 H street NV,
sketching. $50 o'clock tonight, Penthouse
eff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-08-29
Church to Sturt Bus Service

RICHMOND, Mo, LP)-The Rich
mond Methodist Church is inagu-
rating rural bus service for church.
goers. The bus will make a circuit
southwest of town before Sunday
school time and will make the re-
turn trip after the church services,
Those using the service are free to
attend the church OF their choice.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-23
CARRIERS ENJOY
ANNUAL BANQUET
Star-News Circulation
Workers Guests Of Pub
Usher R. B. Page

It might not have been the
biggest Christmas party in the
county, but without a doubt it
was the loudest and gayest as ap-
proximately 147 Wilmington Star
and News carriers and their
guests attended the publishers
annual Yule party at the Famous
club last night.
The meeting was opened with
the Rev. Walter B. Freed, pastor
of St. Pauls Lutheran church
giving the invocation. R. B. Page,
publisher of the papers and host
to the youngsters, acted as mast
er of ceremonies.
The Rev. Mr.. Freed read the
christmas Story" to the boys,
who sat in silence, but shortly
after he completed his talk. the
room shook from the noise of
horns noise makers of all types
and the shouting of the happy
youngsters.
"You boys have restored my
faith in young America" the Rev.
Mr.. Freed said. He recalled that
for the past 10 years he has had
the pleasure of attending the an
nual Christmas parties. He used
the gala colored Christmas lights
to illustrate his message. "Those
lights" he said, Garry the mean
ing of Christmas - Love, toler-
ance and Freedom" He urged the
youngsters to Keep the lights
burning and America will always
be strong"
Page congratulated the boys on
the faithful performance of their
duties during the past year. "You
carrier boys are the salesman of
the papers and it's your job to
contact the public, and you have
done a swell job," he said.
Guests attending the party in
cluded AL G. Dickson, editor OF
the News; Roy Cook, sports ed
See CARRIERS On Page Two
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-23
RUSSIAN WRITER
KILLS AMERICAN
Army Man Dies Following
Brutal Kicking Episode
In Vienna

VIENNA, Austria, Dec. %. -
W.D-The U. S. Army Provost
Marshal's office charged tonight
that the kicking and beating to
death of a five-foot three-inch
American soldier by a six-foot
Russian was a plain case of
murder.
The American soldier was
identified today as Pfc. Samuel
Gearhart, %, of Allentown, Pa.
He was beaten and kicked by
Stephan 1ngrin, %, a Russian
Newspaper CORE spondent, !"
last Thursday about midnight
and died Friday.
Ingrin was turned over to
Russian military authorities,
who have questioned him. The
us. Army said it's investigation
was still in the preliminary
stages, but there was mo
doubt" it would advise Russian
authorities that Ingrin should be
charged with murder.
A spokesman for the Provost
Marshal said Gearhart was
fatally injured in the Lugeck
See RUSSIAN On Pare Two
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-23
Supreme . Bench Orders
New Hearing For
Italian "Lifer"

WASHINGTON, Dec. %. -W.D
- Wrathfully denouncing the
State of Illinois for its blind al
ley" justice, the Supreme Court
today ordered a new hearing for
an Italian immigrant who was
condemned to prison for life i'll
1925 on a guilty of-murder plea
entered without his knowledge
by an interpreter
The tribunal ruled unanimous
ly that Illinois Justice was "ab-
surdly' blind in the case OF
Tony Marine, who has been in
Joliet prison for all but two of
the "a years siuce he came to
this country as a 16-year-old i'm
migrant.
It ordered the Winnebago
County, ILL.,, court to reopen
hearings on Marines applica-
ton for a writ Of habeas corpus.
The county court then will de-
eide whether he is to &C free or
ba tried again on the 1925 MUIR
der charge.
Tony was a scared kid of Is
when the county judge sentenced
him on April "a, 1925, less than
two months after he had been
picked up for the murder of a
H-year-old man.
The policeman who arrested
him had to translate the judges
words, because Tony didn't un-
derstand English. The officer
told him he had waived a jury
trial and pleaded guilty to first
degree murder. The sentence
was life Imprisonment.
Appeals Denied
Without friends, it was q
years before the outside world
heard from Tony again. Then
last spring, he appealed to the
Winnebago court. His appeal
See COURT On Page Two