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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-27
LELAND SENIORS
TO PRESENT PLAY
Comedy Is interviewer In
Story Of Old Western
Characters

'M'liss, My Western Miss)', a
thee act comedy based on a story
nv Bret Harte. will be presented
hv the senior class in the Leland
h;gh school auditorium, Friday
,jgbt, May 2, at 8 O'Clock.
Carter Langdon, played by Hou.
ston Williams, and his city : bred
fIancee, Clara Hunting (Maude
White) are scheming to do away
nth old hummer" Smith Chris
Purris), and pose as relatives and
nain possession of a fortune left
Kim by his deceased brother. Old
Smith is killed, and the blame is
nIaccd on young Grey. a school
teacher played by Herbert MIMI.
with whom that darling western
Miss. Miss, Oois Lylch), is in
love.
interviewer into this wholesome
story are many colorful charac-
ters such as Bess Starlight (Tillie
Hollis a fascinating, dazzling
actress, who plays havoc with the
heart of Yuba Bill Herman
KIutzl a comic cowboy; C1ytie
Motifs Hazel Peterson) a sweet
little Mountain rose, who is
Nljss' rival for the hand of young
Grey; and Old Judge McSnaggley
Jimmy Sessoms) who does
nothing if it is not in accordance
with the sta toots'.
The scene of the play is in the
lobby of the "Roarin' Dog Hotel",
orerated by Mrs Moffets CKatha-
rine Fields). who gives her all for
the dedication of her daughter
CIytie
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-27

lower age levels, where mortality
Is low, net cost TO policy-holders
will be a little lower than it is
row.. In some age levels, where
mortality increases, it will be a
little higher. But the overall cost
is about the same"
The following IL cures, obtained
from a major New York life in
surance company, illustrate the
point.
Suppose a man takes out a $1,000
participating lie insurance policy
at the age of Is. At the end OF
two years, the net cost to him
would amount to $26.74 q. Net cost
Tor the same policy under the new
system at the end of two years
would be $19.77.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-27
Red Cross Plans
Nursing Classes

Plans are now being made by
Miss Augusta M. Futchs, home
nursing instructor, to begin a
rome nursing class on Nav |, it
was learned today.
This is a service of the Whining
ton chapter Of the American Red
Cross.
The course is scheduled to run
Tor II hours after which the stu
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-27
MORTALITY RATE
TO BE REVISED
Insurance Firms Report
Longer Life Expectancy,
Lower Rates

NEW YORK, April 26.-R-Life
insurance companies on January l
will abandon a mortality table
they have used since 1868.
They r replacing it with a new
table that bears a more reason
able relationship to the current
mortality rate.
Under the old table, children
reaching n year of age had a
life expectancy of ABS years. The
new table increases this to 6 .76
years.
For people reaching 20, the old
table gave them 1920 additional
years. The new table gives them
1854 more years.
According to the old table, SO
out of every 1000 policy holders
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-27
Medical Society Plans
Weldon Meeting Friday

ROCKY MOUNT, April 26.-P)-
The fourth district Medical Socie-
ty will hold its next meeting with
tie Halifax county group, May 2,
at Weldon, instead Of dates as Or
iginally announced.
1t is understood that the change
was made to enable t h e physi-
Clans to avail themselves of the
excellent rock-fish season at Vel
don.
Dr.. Julian Ruffin, associate pro
tessor of medicine at Duke uni
versitys Medical school, is SEIZED
uled to speak on the topic, Pep
tic ulcer, its medical and surgical
aspects"
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-27
Reserves To Make
Training Cruise

The officers and men of the
United States Naval reserve, Will
min2ton unit, will conduct the
third training cruise on the PC
776. leaving the custom house
dock this morning at 8 o'clock.
The cruises are participated in
as part of the training the re-
serves receive, and will consist of
radio training, engine-room check
outs, navigational problems, and
indoctrination to the non veteran
reserves.
The ship will cruise out into
Atlantic and continue for a half
days run, turning back in time
TO tie up in Wilmington by ap-
proXimately 4 p. m.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-27
SHIPPING NEWS
IN PORT
Tanker

~
Tanker
). 5. R. P. Smith, bearino car
go OF petroleum products. Cape
Fear Terminal, agents.
CLEARED AND SAILED
Tanker
.. >. Neshanlc, cleared to Port
Arthur, Texas, after unloading ar
go of petroleum products for Shell
OH company.
INWARD BOUND
s. S. Bunker Hill from Houston.
Texas, with petroleum products for
Shell Oil company.
S. S. Monmouth from Texas
port with petroleum products for
Shell Oil company, Heide and com.
pany agents.
S. S. Bulklube, with petroleum
products from Texas port, Cape
Fear Terminal, agents.
S. S. Bulkfuel, with petroleum
products from Texas port, Cape
Fear Terminal. agents.
S. S. Spring Hill, with petroleum
products from Texas port. Cape
Fear Terminal, agents.
REFITTING FOR DUTY
Lay-up Ships
S. S. Calvin Coolidge from lay
up, Heide and company, agents.
S. S. Felipe de Vera, Heide and
company, agents.
S. S. David R. LaCrow, Heide
and company, agents.
S. S. Joe c. S. Blackburn, C. D.
Maffitt, agent.
S. S. Stephen Vincent Benet, c.
D. Maffitt, agent.
S. S. Charles P. Steinmetz, C. D.
Maffitt, agent.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-27

dents will receive certificates.
There is no examination. Interest
ed persons are asked to phone 2
1888 to register for the course.
The classes will be held in the
chapter house. AL S. Front street.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-27

The course is mainly designed
to teach mothers and young
women nursing procedures so they
can be better equipped to care for
children and help them to prevent
accident and sickness.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-27
WILL VOTE ON wv

SWANSBORO, April 26.-Voters
will cast their ballots May E on
two issues. a new governing body,
and whether the town favors ABC
stores. The three candidates for
mayor are Kenneth Meadows,
Charlie Baker and incumbent M.
N. Lisk. There are nine candidates
for the board of commissioners.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23
Ford Motor Co.
Reduces Prices

In an effort to halt rising prices
and to halt initiation, officials for
the Ford Motor company have
issued statement announcing a
cut in the price of cars. B. B.
GRAPHICAL, of the Ashe Motor COM
oany, local Ford dealer, said that
lie was pleased to pass the state
ment on to the many prospective
Ford buyers.
Henry Fard II, president of
Ford Motor Co., said, "Although
more than one million of our
customers are waiting for deliv-
cry of their cars at present prices,
we are Immediately reducing the
price of every Ford car, some
models as much as $50. This is
a down payment toward a con-
tinued high level of production
and employment in the months
ahead. We believe that the shock
treatment Of prompt action is
needed to halt the insane spiral
of mounting costs and rising
prices and to restore a sound
base for the hopeful period OF
postwar production we are now
entering"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

Of Oxford, Pa; Mrs. Vealin Nc
MILAN, of Wilmington, Del, and
Everette Edwards, of Gary, w.
Va; twenty-eight grandchildren,
ninety-three great-grandchildren
and ten great-greatgrandchil-
dren; two brothers, Wiley and
Isom Edwards, of Baltimore, Md.
But their loss is his eternal gain.
We will miss you dear father,
How much no one knows.
So our love for you will continue
to grow
AS new years come and grow old.
Sleep On in your peaceful slum-
Der,
That slumber you have well
earned.
We will never forget your faith
full teachings,
Nor the many things from you
we learned.
Respectfully submitted by
The Family.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23
Obituary
BESSIE BARKER

Sister Bessie Barker was the
daughter of James Bartlett and
Nancy Stike. She was born jan
uary 20, 1890, departed this life
January II, 1947, making her
stay on earth Sc years, II months
and % days. She was married
to Walter Barker August %, 1923,
and to this union were born four
children, three now living and
one preceded her in death. She
leaves to mourn their loss a COM
panion, three children, Ford,
Faye and Worth; two brothers,
Luther and Jake, Of Grassy
Greek and host Of friends and
little Shirley Gene Brooks who
stayed with her and was cared
for.
She professed a hope in Christ
in early life and joined Green's
Chapel church and lived a faith
full member until death. She had
been in i'll health for sometime
and was carried to the hospital
and every care was done by COM
panion and children and friends
that could be done for her but
God called her to rest. She was
good and kind to all and was low
ed by everyone. Weep not, COM
panion, children, brothers and
friends for we feel our loss is
her eternal gain. So prepare to
meet her in the sweet by and by.
Her funeral was conducted by
Rev. w. c. Eastridge, assisted by
Revs. r. J. Weaver and John
Comnbp11
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23
WEST JEFFER son
s DECEMBER 1915

D DEC EAlBER 1916
ASHE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
BOARD OF ALDERMEN. Town
of West jefferson. that the fol
lowing charges shall be made for
services rendered in fire fighting
service by the Fire Department
of the Town of West jefferson:
CD The cost for trips shall be
$500 for any fire located inme-
diately outside the corporate linn
its of the Town of West Jeffer-
son, and $500 for each addition
al mile thereafter.
GU That the above schedule of
charges is subject to adjustment
and modification by agreement or
contract between this (West JEFF
ferson) and other municipalities.
This, the 9th day of December
1916.
w. RALPH CAMPBELL,
Town Clerk.
1-16-2tc.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23
Silas Greek News

Mr.. Lonnie Bottomley, who is
working at Galax, Va, at present,
spent the week end with home
folks.
Quite a number of people at
tended the speaking contest at
Trinity Methodist church Satur-
day night. The subject discuss
ed was, world Service of the
Methodist Church." The speak,
ers were Harold Dickson, of Silas
Creek, and Miss Margery Young
and Jimmie Pierce, of Grassy
Creek. While all the children
did remarkably well, Harold
Dickson was given first place by
the judges.
Mr.. w. E. Dickson, of Rugby,
Va, spent Sunday with relatives
and friends in the community.
The state road forces have
rocked the Helton Hill road from
the ford of the creek near Lester
Sturgills farm formerly known
as the Perkins farm) to the top
of the Helton Hill, thus connect
ing both the Silas and Old Field
Creek roads with Virginia and
other places North and North
west. This improvement has been
needed for years and is certainly
appreciated by the public gener-
ally.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23
WEST JEFFERSON


ASHE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
BE 1T ORDAINED by the
Board of Aldermen, Town of West
Jefferson, this, the 18th day of
December 1916, THAT:
Cd All Resident Vehicles with
in the Town of West Jefferson
shall be licensed within the Town
Of West jefferson and that such
license shall be represented by
the issuance of '"ToWn Tags"
which shall read "West Jeffer-
son, N. c., 1947," and shall be
numbered in consecutive order of
one Cd through Two Hundred
(2O0).
(2) That license fee for such
tags shall be that as authorized
by existing laws which shall be
One Dollar ($1.00) per vehicle
considered as Resident Vehicle of
the Town of West jefferson.
CD That all Resident Vehicle
operators shall, On or before the
lst day of March 1947, have pur-
chased from the Town Clerk in
the Town Hall of such Town a
license covering vehicle or We
hiCles owned or operated by per
sons of said town.
a. That any resident vehicle
observed operating after the first
day of March 1947 within the
Town Of West Jefferson that does
not have such Town Tag" or Ii
cense affixed to his or her vehicle
Or vehicles, shall, upon proof that
the automobile is a resident We
hicle, be subject to a penalty of
not less than Five Dollars $500
and not more than Fifty Dollars
($50,00) Each day after the
citation of license
shah be considered a
offensc. and the penalty
accordingly.
w. RALPH CAMPBELL.
Town Clerk.
1-1G-2tc.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23
RATES

FOR SALE-40 acres, includ-
ing 7 room furnished home. u
bath. Farming equipment, am
pie out buildings, 80 hens, cow,
mule, pig. Known as C. H. Har-
less farm, Glendale Springs, near
West jefferson. Price $6,000.00.
Lewis & Stevens, Inc, Jefferson
Building, Phone 1884, P. o. Box
1879, Greensboro, N. c. 1-16-3tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23
NOTICE OF RESALE
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
REEOpL rnIIE IL EDK

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
BEFORE THE CLERK
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY
OLLIE PENNINGTON, EFT AL
VS..
RUFUS GRAPHICAL, EFT AL
Bid at former sale having been
raised and by order Of the Su-
perior Court Of Ashe County, l,
Ira T. Johnston. Commissioner,
will sell to the highest bidder for
cash at the Courthouse door in
Jefferson. North Carolina, on the
LIST day of February, 1947, at one
o'clock P. M. the following de-
scribed tract of land, to-Wit:
Known as the VIM. GRAPHICAL
home place in Laurel Township,
said County and State. being the
land described in the Will Of the
said VIM. GRAPHICAL, recorded in
the office of the Clerk of the
Superior Court of Ashe County.
Deed will be made according
to survey and plat Of said land
made by c. S. Eastridge, Survey
or.
This January IS, 1947.
IRA T. JOHNSTON,
Commissioner.
1-23-2t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23
Crumpler News

Mr.. J. c. Goings accepted a po-
sition in Mr.. Worth Miller's store
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Blackburn,
formerly of this county, who
have been living in Galax, Va,
for the past year, have moved
back to Long Valley farm, Md,
after spending the holidays with
Mrs. Blackburn's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Goings.
There seems to be quite an cpl
demic of chicken pox through
this community.
Mr.. Zeb Barton, who is en-
ployed in Aberdeen, Md, spent
the holidays with his parents.
Mrs. BERTHE Phipps visited her
father and mother last Friday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Brown
visited Mr.. and Mrs. B. H. Shep-
herd last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Goings
spent the day with Mr.. and Mrs.
Cicero Goings last Sunday.
Mrs. Guy Neaves visited Mrs.
M. Gaultney Friday afternoon.
Mr.. A. F. Rogers visited Mr..
Guy Neaves, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Brown are
moving to Mr.. B. H. Shepherds
place, which was recently vacated
by Mr.. and Mrs. Ida Pugh.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

FOR SALE-Good six room
house, electric lights, 512 acres
of land, on Buffalo Road, 2 miles
from State highway, 5 miles from
West jefferson, " mile from
church and school. See B. S.
Hairless, at l. M. Cook Store.
1-16-2tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

FOR SALE-Korean Lespedesa
seed, high termination, 1000 lbs.
First grade 9 cents per H., second
grade 7 cents per ID. Dowd F.
Smith, Conover, N. c. 1-9-3tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

Make plans now to carry work
stock to the horse and mule clinics
scheduled for the next few weeks.
About 9 out of 10 animals need
treatment.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

WOOD FOR SALE - Good
quality slabs or laps for heat
ing or cooking. Also some slab
piles. See L. B. Tyson. Jefferson,
telephone 29-F-05 or contact Sam
Proctor. M. E. Roland Joe Med
ley. I-2-4tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

FOR SALE-A good stock Of
groceries, notions and fixtures.
Due to illness l will sell. See
James Brooks, Smethport, N. c.,
near new prison camp. 1-16-2tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

DOT not only controls lice on
cattle, but is also excellent for
the control of flies, fleas, mos
quitoes, and ticks on cattle.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

RarOafnC Engines, Trac.
tors, Saw Mills,
Wood Working and Road Build.
ing Machinery, Well Drilling Ma
chimes, Gasoline Engines, etc.-R,
P. JOHNSON, Wytheville, Va.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

WANTED TO RENT-House or
apartment for family of four. j.
Mack Revis, Coble Dairy Pro-
ducts, WilkeSbOrO. l-i6-2tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

JUST RECEIVED-Nissen two
horse wagons, extra heavy with
steel skines. Price $4,000. RAY
HARDWARE CO., West Jeffer-
son, N. c. I-23-1tD
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

FARM FOR RENT-On Ian
sing highway. See Mary John
son, Warrensville, N. c. 1-23-2tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

FIREPROOF SAFES-We have
in stock a limited number Of sizes
ranging from $31.95 up. Let us
quote you on your requirements,
Deal Typewriter Exchange, 1870
Eleventh Ave, Hickory, N. c.
l0-I7-tk
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

FREE-If Excess acid causes
you pains Of Stomach Ulcers, In
digestion, Heartburn, Belching,
Bloating, Nausea, Gas Pains. get
free sample Udga, at Ray Drug
Company. 1l-2l-20tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

The annual State Veterinary
Conference will be held January
% to 80 at State College.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

FOR SALE-194O Ford u. ton
truck short couple, Al con-
dition, Good tires. See L. S. Scott,
Todd. l-l6-2tD
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23
In Memory OF
Alex Edwards

On Friday, December 20, the
life of one of the oldest, if not
the oldest, colored man came to
an end.
Uncle Alex Edwards, as he was
known to both races, was born
June 9, 1852, near Sparta, N. c.
He was married to Martha Max
we'll February 7, 1874. To this
union were born nine children,
eight girls and one boy.
He was a slave belonging to
: Center Edwards. His father was
the only slave to be sold from
| the Polly Mcmillan slave farm
near Sparta. Carlyle Higgins now
owns the farm on which Uncle
Alex was raised.
Uncle Alex was a hard working
man, providing for his family
we'll. He owned his farm near
, Crumpler where he lived, reared
his family and died at the good
old age of "a years. He was lead
er among his race in this section
until his health gave way and he
could no longer go.
He has four daughters and one
son living, twenty eight grand
children, ninety-three grea t.
grandchildren and 10 great-great-
grandchildren; also two brothers,
Wiley and Isom Edwards, both
of Baltimore, Md.
On the 9th day of June in 1852
tiny baby boy was born in the
home of Henry Edwards and wife,
! Eliza Edwards. That baby was
named Alex Edwards. Mr.. and
Mrs Henry Edwards were then
living in Sparta, Allegheny coun-
ty, N. c.
AS time passed, Henry and
Eliza Edwards were blessed with
eleven other children, six of
whom were boys and five girls.
His parents and nine of the other
children preceded him in death,
while Alex grew to manhood.
| February 7, 1874, Alex Edwards
was married to Miss Martha Max
well. To that union was born one
boy and eight girls. Four of the
girls and their mother preceded
Mr.. Edwards in death. He was
later called Uncle Alex by his
friends.
For the last twelve years his
health has been declining, but
strong will power and faith, to-
| gether with careful nursing by
his youngest daughter, kept him
in reasonable strength Despite
his age, he could tell Of his young
er days and activities.
Years ago Uncle Alex profess
ed faith in Christ but did not join
a church. He later saw the light
on being baptized in Jesus name
On the second Sunday in July,
1916, he was taken from his bed,
carried to the waters edge and
baptized, since that day spending
many of his wakeful moments in
prayer.
All good things must come to an
end. So the good life Uncle Alex
had lived and enjoyed came to an
end on December 20, 1916, at $50
p. m. The proof of his good life
is shown by the ripe age he
reached, for he was indeed given
rare blessing of "a years, 6
months, and II days.
But on Friday, December 20,
1916, the Lord saw fit to relieve
him of all earthly thoughts and
meditations at $50 p. m. On
that date he quietly went to his
resting place, a place prepared for
him almost 95 years ago. While
sleeping as peacefully as ever a
babe slept, he left for that eternal
home. No struggle, no apparent
pain nor any outward sign Of OBJ
lection to entering the gateway
opened for him.
Left to mourn their loss are
four daughters and one son, Mrs.
Beulah Edwards, of Crumpler;
Mrs. Bessie Callahan. Of johnson
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

WANTED TO RENT-Apart-
ment or house for family Of three
Arnold Dry, Coble Dairy Pro-
ducts, Lansing. 1-l6-2tp
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

LOOKING for higher pay? Adj
vancement? A fine future? Sc
curity? Join the U. S. Army.
Private's pay increased 500 plus
2016 for overseas service, plus
500 per cent if member of flying
crew, plus SEQ increase in pay
for every 3 years of service. A
full months paid vacation every
year. An opportunity of life
time for men between the ages
of II and "a Go to your nearest
Army Recruiting Station for fur
Their benefit information. U. S.
Post Office Bldg, Lenoir, N. c.
1-23-1t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

FOR SALE-Some good sec
Ond-hand machinery moving
machines, harrow, corn workers,
wagons, binders. wheat drills,
two-Way ploWs, riding ploWs and
spoke tooth harroWs, 60 teeth,
See r. R. Jones, Route 3, Marion,
Va. located on road to ST. Glars
Bottom. 1-23-2tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

SPENCER CORSETS - Indi-
vidually designed. Foundation
medical supports. Guaranteed fit
tings. Also health belts for men.
See Mrs. E. R. Sturdivant, West
jefferson. 1-23-2tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-01-23

FARM FOR SALE-73 acres at
Laurel Springs, located p mile
off Highway 88. See Mrs. Nancy
Laurel Springs. 1-23-2tp