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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-05-08
Chapter IS

IT was the I'D OF November; the
: departure was 70 take place in
ten days. One operation alone re-
manned to be accomplished to
bring all to Z happy termination;
IN operation delicate and perilous,
requiring infinite precautions,
and against the success Of which
Captain Nicholl had laid his third
bet. Il was, in fact. nothing less
than the loading Of the Column
bad, and the introduction into il
Of 400. 900 pounds Of gun-cotton.
Nicholl had thought, not perhaps
without reason, that the handling
Of such formidable quantities Of
pyroxyle would, in all prob
ability. involve q grave catas-
trophe: and at any rate. that this
immense mass Of eminently in
ilammable matter would inev-
itably ignite when submitted to
the pressure of the projectile.
Even in November they feared
TO work by day. lest the suns
rays acting on the gun-cotton
might lead to unhappy results.
This led to their working 8: night,
by light produced in a vacuum
BY means of Riihmkorffs appa-
ratus. which threw an artificial
brightness into the depths of the
Columbiad. There the cartridges
were arranged with the utmost
regularity, connected by a me-
tallic thread, destined to commu-
nicate to them all simultaneously
the electric spark, by which
means this mass Of gun-cotton
was eventually to be ignited.
At last. Providence being pro-
pitious. this wonderful loading
came to a happy termination,
Captain Nichols third bet being
thus lost. It remained now to in
troduce the projectile into the
Columbiad, and to place it on its
soft bed of gun-cotton.
The enormous shell was con-
veyed to the summit of Stones
Hill There, powerful cranes
raised il, and held it suspended
over the mouth OF the cylinder.
Il was q fearful moment! What
II the chains should break under
its enormous weight? The sudden
fall of such a body would inev-
itably cause the gun-cotton to ex-
plode!
Fortunately this did hot hap
pen: and some hours later the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-05-08
SIS. Killerig
Arrives Here

SIS Killerig, a salvage tug own
ed by Merritt. Chapman & Scott
Corporation, arrived in Key West
yesterday and is locked at De-
velopment Section of the Navy.
The Killerig is awaiting her
turn in the Navy dry Iock for a
general overhaul and repairs.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-05-08
Flood in Poland

POZNAN, Poland. - (AP) -
Spring rains and sudden thaw
after the severe winter caused
floodwaterS to sweep over 81 viii
lagos in the Poznan governorafe.
Nearly $500 peasants had to be
evacuSted. Flcodwaters covered
more than 10000 acres of farm
lands.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-05-08

The Fennec Fox of North At
RIGA is conspicuous by the inn
mense size of the ears, indicat-
ing "a peculiarly acute sense of
hearing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-05-08

Robert Aitken of New York,
famed sculptor. born San. Fran
cisco, 60 years. ago.s :.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1947-01-30
Tiny cell packs
enough energy to
"hit the Gong"
LIS times!

YoH'Oe probably
tried it at fair or
carnival -. slugged
away with a TO-
pound maui try.
ing to light the
lights, and ring the
bell, and win a
prize. What a ter
rife, e-driving
smash it takes to
lift that weight up
IS feet to the bell!
Yet the new high
energy Eveready''
fashlight cell could
perform this husky
feat I2S times i'm
q YosV if you
could harness its
80 % greater eLec-
trio energy!
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1947-01-30
Thief Sends 500
Easing Conscience
Before Marriage

CLARKSBURG, w. VA.-Because
he wanted to get married, a restless
former soldier sent 500 to three
Clarksburg residents to clear his
conscience of $40 theft committed
here last September. The burglary
of local restaurant had remained
unsolved until the letters were re-
ceived from the soldier, who insist
ed on remaining anonymous.
In nearly identical penciled notes
the soldier sent $50 to Frank H.
Johnson, restaurant manager (the
extra $40 was ''interest'D, $40 to
w. c. Robertson, cashier of the
restaurant, who was struck on the
head during the robbery, ito pay
your doctor BILL" and another $40
to Robert F. Hickman, city editor
of the Clarksburg Exponent, ito
pay for borrowing your car"
Explaining his actions, the writer
said: "A returned soldier became
restless, awful restless. He needed
excitement, to hear bullets and
shells whistle. He realized his
mistake and he settled down. But
his conscience bothered him.
mister, I'm trying to correct that
before marry. I can't get married
and have that hanging over my
head"
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1947-01-30
IN THESE D. S.
In THESE U. S.
Unique Club
In Big House 4 " Sc,
Helps Needy

ATLANTA, Ranking as one
of the nations most unique welfare
organizations is the Atlanta Welfare
club. operated by prisoners at the
federal penitentiary here.
The club collects nearly $3.50 a
month from inmates of the prison,
distributing it to needy cases on the
"outside." Nearly 1000 individuals
have been helped since the club was
formed. The amount of aid varies,
one case requiring as little as $3.50;
another. $50 outright and additional
help over several months.
An inmates desire to help desti-
tute mother whose son had been
killed overseas led to formation of
the unique club. The mother was
devoid of money until the insurance
policy was settled. When the pris-
oner asked Warden Joseph w. San
ford for permission to send $40 to
the mother, the story soon spread
through the big institution and the
prisoners determined to form the
club as a means of aiding other
worthy cases.
Eugene Goodwin, chief parole Of
ficer, was selected by the prisoners
to handle the accounting and other
business matters. Miss Martha Den
nison, home service supervisor of
the Atlanta Red Cross chapter, was
delegated to find the needy cases.
From the small pay they receive
in prison industries, the inmates
have collected more than $4,000 in
a little more than three years.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1947-01-30
Good Legs Termed
Longevity Secret

RANDOLPH, WIS.-The secret Of
longevity is good pair of legs, in
the opinion of Walter J. Cornford,
who observed his Goth birthday an
niversary recently. Cornford walks
four and one-half miles from his
farm into Randolph every other day
to shop It took three grandchildren,
nine great-grandsons and a great
great-granddaughter to blow out the
birthday cake candles.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1947-01-30
Valuable Suggestions on Small Home
Planning, Financing and Building

And how about the interior Of your
house? Is it dated by dark woodwork,
ugly exposed radiators, ungamly arch
ways? Often a few simple improvements
can change the whole appearance of your
home.
Whether you're planning to build, buy
or remodel home, our Reader Service
booklet will give you many valuable sug-
gestions. Illustrations galore! Send Csc
(coin) for "Smau Homes Planning, Financ.
ing, Building" to Weekly Newspaper Serv.
ice, 243 w. 18th St., New York IL, N. Y.
Print name. address, booklet title.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1947-01-30
Valuable Library Brought
Nearly 3 Million at Sale
Old House New Face

The largest sum of money ever
received from the sale of a private
library in the United States was
the $1,932,000 brought by the 1883
lots of books and manuscripts of
Robert Hoe auctioned in New York
in 1911-1912, reports Golfers.
But the worlds record sum was
the $2,975, 900 received for the col
lection of Samuel Christie Miller
which, in 1907 lots, was sold in
London between 1916 and 1927.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1947-01-30
This HoTne-kAixed
CougE, Relief
Is Wonderful
No Cooking. SO Easy. Saves Dollars.

No Cooking. So Easy. Saves Dollars.
To get the most surprising relief
from coughs due to colds, you can
easily prepare a medicine, right in
your own kitchen. It's very easy-a
child could do it-needs no cooking,
and tastes so good that children take
it willingly. But you'll say it's hard
to beat for quick results.
First, make a syrup by stirring 2
cups Of granulated sugar and one cup
Of water a few moments, until dis
solved. Or you can use corn syrup
or liquid honey, instead Of sugar
syrup. Get III ounces of Pinex from
any druggist, and pour it into pint
bottle. Fill up with your syrup. This
gives you full pint of really splen-
did cough syrup-about four times
as much for your money. 1t never
spoils, and lasts a long time.
And it gives quick relief. It acts
in three ways-loosens the phlegm,
soothes the irritated membranes, and
helps clear the air passages.
Pinex is a special compound of
proven ingredients, in concentrated
form, well known for quick action
in coughs and bronchial irritations.
Money refunded If it doesn't please
you in every way.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1947-01-30
Qb1MQ&0M|||!5'3 80 -
limb $3.50 Us @

If you like the warm gleam of
copper, you'll be glad to know that
glowing copper molds, pans and
kettles are again being shown in
the stores. For kitchen decora-
ton nothing is as fitting and charm
ing as the friendly warmth of
shining copper. Picture an ar
rangement of molds over your gas
range or a grandmother kettle on
your shelf.
Potatoes boiled in their jackets
hold twice as much vitamin c and
three times as much vitamin b
as baked potatoes contain.
Throw an old potato sack or two
in the car trunk. Excellent to place
under the rear wheels when stuck
on an icy spot.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1947-01-30
Coal Douses Fire

SCRANTON, PA. - Firemen did
their duty but they used coal instead
of water. They extinguished a chifz,-
ney Are in the home of Ernest Will
liams by dumping a few pals Of
coal down the shaft, clearing the
SCOT.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-03-13

field director who takes care of the men
in our squadron, and he explained the sit
uation to me. However, it was not as
simple as it sounds, as was out on patrol
duty at Karlshafen, which is about Is miles
from my station in Kassel.
"They located me through the Provost
Marshaps office and went in to talk with
the field director about the matter. Nat
urally was willing to give my mother the
allotment, and the field director helped m
to write letter to the chapter telling my
mother that l would be glad to give her
an allotment, and then personnel officer
in the Army helped me to fill out an ap
plication to the Office of Dependency
Benefits
Il am very relieved to know that my
mother can always 60 to the Red Cross for
help when she is sick"
Do your part to support the Red Cross
SO that it can continue to carry on.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-03-13
Fair Taxes

We have always believed that this is
free country with democratic form of
government, "of the people, for the people
and by the people" We have never be-
lieved in special privileges for few and
certainly think that taxes that 60 to sup
port our government should be fair. Can
we have fair tax without true and
equal valuations?
For sometime we have advocated a re-
valuation of property in Ashe county for
several reasons. 1t would give our county
greater income and at the same time
would enable the rate to be lowered. An
outsider taking look at our tax rate and
comparing it with that of other counties
is certain to think it high. He would prob
ably think it too high to locate here unless
someone took the trouble to tell him of the
low valuation on property. Let's get a
revaluation and have our rate fixed ac-
cordingly.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-03-13
Support Your Red Gross

Your Red Cross is very human organ
ization, doing the human thing in times
of need For this reason we believe it
deserves the support of every individual
interested in human welfare.
The following letter which is one of
the many received by Red Cross tells of
some of the work it does:
mot long ago my mother learned that
she would have to have a serious oper-
alton for which she needed extra money,
She asked the Red Cross chapter at Brook
haven, Mississippi, to write to me in con-
nection with making a regular allotment
to her. The chapter then wrote to the
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-03-13

eral years ago, before the pro-
perry took inflationary climbs
would present a favorable and
encouraging taxation rate to
those concerns interested in To-
eating in West Jefferson.
Another matter that should be
thoroughly considered by all cit
liens of the town is that the a
mount Of bond proposals or other
financial assistance granted to
Municipal enterprise is based on
a percentage basis of the total
valuation of the Municipality.
Therefore, under the present
valuation figures, the town is,
and has been, substantially han
dicapped on obtaining sufficient
funds or bonds to take care of
much work within the town
which is generally recognized
by all as being critically needed.
This would include sewers, water
systems, and possibly paving of
streets which everyone is inter-
ested in.
AS the town continues to grow
the demands for water and sew
er facilities in the outlying areas
are reaching an all time pitch.
If the development of the town
is to be furthered and encourage
ed it is imperative that such ac
tions as above be taken and be
supported and recognized by all
citizens for their value in the
interest of present and future
developments.
Further, this proposed bill
docs not apply ONLY to West
jefferson. Instead it is being
presented to cover ALI. MUNICH
PALITIES within the county
thus encouraging the general de
velopnlcnt Of all small towns,
Subject resolution should net b
considered on the confined app
location Of ". jefferson alone but
to all county municipalities.
There age questions and dis
cussiors in progress relative 70
the affect this action will have
on the town tax rate for next
year. As yet no person IS in any
position to even estimate the
next years tax rate as the Oper-
ational budget for the town for
the next fiscal years operation,
as yet, has not been established.
Attention has been called to
the fact that some citizens be-
lieve that the $4,000 bond issue
for the expansion of the town
water and sewer system, has al
ready been approved. This has
not been approved as yet and
probably will not be unless the
towns financial standing can be
improved by the revaluation pro-
! gram.
The above information is writ
ten by order of the board of town
aldermen as public information
, to the citizens of the town in be-
lief that they should have cor
rect information at all times on
town affairs and particularly on
the financial condition.
By Ralph Campbell, Clerk
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-03-13
MYRTLE DEAN GRAPHICAL
MAKES w. C. DEAN LIST

Miss Myrtle Dean GRAPHICAL,
Oldest daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
Bernard GRAPHICAL, member of
the Senior class at the Woman's
College Of the University of North
Carolina, made honor grades dur
ing the first semester and was
placed on the Deans list accord
ing to an announcement made by
the college.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-03-13
DRY MEASURE ARE
BEFORE n. G. SOLONS
Continued from Page ~

Continued from Page y
tor vehicles.
The Banking Commission cur
rently is supervising the activi-
ties of 81 industrial loan agencies
in the State. Not supervised by
the banking commission or by
any other state governing body
are Sc auto loan agencies.
The auto loan agencies are re-
quired to register with the Bank
ing Commission, but they may
claim exemption.
Railroad Yards
Legislation which would give
the Utilities Commission the
right to extend or contract rail-
road yard limits was expected to
create a furore in industrial bust
ness and railroad circles through
out North Carolina.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-03-13
HILL GENTRY BUYS
LITTLE MILLING CO.


The Little Milling company, To-
Gated next door to the Todd Drug
company has been purchased by
Hill Gentry, of Baldwin. The
mill has been operated for sew
eral years by Jim, Troy and Ben
Miller, of the Nathan's Creek Sec
ton.
The new owner stated that the
mill would be operated as be-
fore and that he planned to sell
all kinds of feed. He is assisted
by ]. E. Elliott who has been
working there for a number of
years.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-03-13
Open Letter To The Citizens
OF The Town OF w. Jefferson

The rapid sequence of events
recently in town administration
and administrative policies being
established by the board, have
not made it possible to give the
citizens of the town an accurate
and detailed picture of one pro-
posal of the Town Board which
is creating some discussion until
the present time.
The issue of discussion and gen
eral interest is that Of a propos-
ed bill by the Board Of Alder
men Of the town asking the fol-
lowing:
THAT, Honorable ]. o. Blevins,
Representative in the General
Assembly of North Carolina from
Ashe County, be and he is here
by requested, to introduce and
get through the General Assemb-
ly a Legislative Act which will
permit the Town of West JEFF
ferson to revalue property with
in the Town and list taxes seper-
ately from and independent Of
the valuation and listing of said
property for the purpose OF Coun-
ty taxation :"
The above is the contents Of
a recent resolution delivered to
Mr.. J. o. Blevins in Raleigh for
presentation and action as indi-
Gated in the contents Of the res
olution.
There are those individuals
who are, through mis-infOrma-
ton, under the impression that
this act will substantially in
crease both the town and county
taxes within the town of West
Jefferson. However, it is to be
noted that the phr2slng Of said
resolution is such as to make the
Town entirely independent Of any
county action on this bill There
is nothing IN this bill permitting
or authorizing the county 20 use
town valuation for county tax
alton. II other words, until some
other bill on county taxation
would be presented covering the
county as whole, this action
would not affect or in any way
whatsoever be involved or con
fused with county taxation pro
cedureS.
For some years it has been
generally recognized that the pre-
sent system Of town taxation is
inadequate and inaccurate. Fur
Their that it is not of fair and
equal nature to all taxpayers
involved. This bill would not
tend to necessarily increase the
taxes within the town but would
instead, tend to equalize the pre-
sent system being followed.
Several industrial concerns
have been, and are still, interes-
ted in locating in the Town OF
West Jefferson. However, one Of
the main objections of the rep
resentatives Of these concerns has
been that of the current high tax
rate of $1.75 per $4,000 valu-
alton. A revaluation of property
'and fairly based on not the cur,
rent property valuation, but sew
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1947-03-13
MUCH INTEREST IN
PROPOSED PLANT
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VO0110 111oOU II OITI I oSC y
The purpose of this initial
meeting was to present plans for
consideration and it was pointed
out that representatives of the
company would be glad to return
to work out details with those
interested.
Following the meeting a num-
Der went to Graybcal's for Z
luncheon for Mr.. Broughton.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-19
Airport Committee
To Appear Before
County Commissioner

A committee from the Airport
committee Of the Chamber OF
Commerce will appear before the
New Hanover county commission
ers in the near future and present
a program for joint ~city-county
operation and management OF
Bluetnenthal airport, it was de-
cided at a meeting of the airport
group yesterday afternoon.
The group will present their
proposal for the joint operation
and management before commits
sioners for their consideration and
approval. The plan calls for the
city to augment the airport bulge
by $40, 600 in exchange for a part
nershp.
That plan and other matters per
tanning to the development of the
$11, 900, 900 Bluethenthal airfield.
which were discussed before the
city committee yesterday, will all
take the form of suggestions to the
county commissioners.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-19
Most Dependable Garden Ferns

of producing fertile fronds resem-
bling a flower-lJke spray or clus-
ter of seeds. Two Of these ferns,
the Interrupted Fern and the Roy
al Fern, are illustrated in the &C
companying Garden-Graph.
The Interrupted Fern grows
from two to four feet in height.
1t is one of the best ferns for
ordinary garden soil. The fruiting
spores are borne on contracted
p;nnae half way up the stalk, as
illustrated.
The Royal Fern grows three to
FOUR feet high and if planted in
low, wet places in a garden will
reach six feet in height. The up
per pairs of pinnae, illustrated,
bear the fruit.
Another Towering fern called
Cinnamon Fern, grows five to six
feet tall in favorable places. This
fern is easily transplanted.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-19
IJaycee Auxiliary
Holds Meeting

The Woman's Auxiliary of the
Junior Chamber of Commerce
met in the Woodrow Wilson hut
at 7 o'clock On Thursday evening.
Mr.. Mayne Albright, executive
secretary in North Carolina of the
United World Federalists gave an
interesting talk on world govern
ment in which he stressed the prob
lens facing our nation in trying
to establish and maintain world
peace.
The Jaycette went on record as
endorsing the World Federalists
movement which is to strengthen
the United Nations.
Mrs. James Craig, Jr.. CORE
spending secretary read a letter
from the Pensacola Junior Cham
Der of Commerce asking for help
ful suggestions in setting up a
constitution and bylaws for a sim
liar organization.
Mrs. Ed Goodwin, president OF
the auxiliary, read a letter from
Rabbi Freedman, president of the
Community Council, asking fol
representatives to be sent to the
Court of Domestic Relations.
The president also made the FOL,
lowing appointments: Mrs. J. C.
Whedbee, parliamentarian assisted
by Mrs. Wallace West and Mrs.
Virginia Fergus; Mrs. Bob How
ard, social activities; Mrs. J.. c.
Whedbee, ways and means com
mittee.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-07-19
Symphonic Works Chosen
BY National Federation Club

third annual list Of works
~.,nerded for performance by
re ~ symphony orchestras dur
asJq No concert season OF l947-48
is hoen set by the National Fed
nss .;or of Music clubs through the
eF~;np chairman of its orchestra
re oiJtee. Mary Howe, distin-
ev.hed Washington composer.
Tonoer than any previous lis,
.''ed by the organization, it co.,
''as names of 10 compositions,
'apst of full symphony length.
,sich Mrs. Howe has urged ma
conductors TO consider in ar
y5 yl their l947-48 schedule.
.e in previous seasons some Of
works were written and pre-
ps red during the past season;
l.Sars are Of an earlier vintage.
w t5p letters to conductors which
a~ocompanied the list, the chair
ssar explains that the desire OF
.sa federation is not only to insure
- hearing for new works, but also
~ nave worthwhile works written
~ nreyious seasons by contem-
D,rsry American composers re-
ro.ted more than once SO that
s~vdipnces may become familiar
nth them, and thus gauge their
r,erits mlre accurately than is
ao,sible with a premiere. Gen.
sro]s cooperation from conduc-
,ors in prog~amming the works
Commended in previous years
Is reported by the retiring chair
man.
The eight compositions of the
sympbonic list include the Sym
nhonv in A major of Douglas
Woore; the Symphony No. II of
Row Harris; Symphonies by Tom
sc3tt and Henry Cowell; the Sym
nhonv No. III of Aaron COPELAND;
tbe Symphony No, I of Henry
Brant and the Symphony No. IL
NJ PAIL Creston.