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The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
Body Of Billy
Miller Is Found
Body Found Saturday in Yad-
kin River After Search
Of Several Days

The body of Billy Dean Miller
eight years old, who drowned
Saturday, July 19, in the Yadkln
river two miles west Of North
Wilkesboro, was found Saturday
seven miles downstream from
where he fell into the water.
The child drowned when he
and two other boys went to the
river near Curtis Bridge to &c
swimming. He was reportedly
testing the waters temperature
when he fell into the river and
was swept downstream.
His body, for which hundreds
had searched since the accident,
svas lodged AGAINST a log, three
and one-haH miles east OF North
Wilkesboros
Coroner I. M. Myers pronounc-
ed the child's death as caused by
accidental drowning.
He was the son of Lawrence
Miller. of Obids, and Mrs. Nora
Parsons. of Cricket. He made his
home with his mother and step
father.
Surviving besides his parents
are one brother. one sister and
ore half brother.
Funeral services were held at
2 o. m. Sunday at Yellow Hill
Baptist church. near Sumit.
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
Local Markets
Flooded With
Beans This Week
Prices Tuesday Night Rang
From 75c To $1.35
Per BuShel

Bean growers in this section
continue to flood the local mar
kets, where prices are still low
since the supply is greater than
the demand.
Prices Tuesday night were bet
ter than they have been recently,
with 13, 500 bushels sold from 75c
to $l.35 per bushel at an average
between Csc and $100.
Representatives from the Fed
eral Marketing Division with
headquarters in Atlanta, together
with inspectors, arrived this
week.
Officials of the local markets
announced that they took no ac-
ton in the purchasing Tuesday
night. 1t is hoped that they will
purchase some of the beans and
thus help the market conditions
here.
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
Thieves Enter
Ray Drug Store

A thief or thieves entered Ray
Drug store here last Sunday night
and robbed the cash drawer OF
around $500. The entry was
made through a back window aF-
ter the glass had been broken by
a rock.
Those investigating the theft
pointed out that it was probably
done by a youth, as the opening
in the window was not large
enough for an average man to
get through.
The broken window was dis
covered by officer c. P, Mcmil-
Ian before ten o'clock Sunday
night, which placed the time Of
the robbery between closing time
on Sunday and the time of it's
discovery.
Officers are still working on
the case. but no arrests have been
made as yet.
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
Mrs. Lawrence
Dies At Milan

Funeral service for Mrs. Mary
Ann Lawrence, SO, who died at
her home at Milan on Friday,
was held at the home Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock. Officia-
ting was Rev. Squire Graybeal
assisted by Rev. Tom Farmer. In
terment was in the family ceme-
terry.
The daughter of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Graybeal, she
was married to the late John c.
Lawrence. She is survived by
the following children: Mrs Cal
lie Miller and Mrs Rosallie Jones,
both of Treetop: Mrs. Lille Price,
of Casey, Ill; Joseuh Lawrence OF
Ruffin. Also surviving are 26
grandchildren: 105 great-grand-
children and y great-great-
grandchildren.
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
Phone Service
Expanded Here

w. S. Beddingfield, an official
of the Central Telephone Co.,
announced yesterday that better
long-distance telephone service
could now be expected from West
Jefferson on incoming as we'll as
outgoing calls.
He explained. that last week.
two new circuits to Winston-Sa-
lem and one to Statesville were
0ut into operation. Two new cir
cults have just been completed
from, West Jefferson to North
Wilkesboro. He pointed out that
every effort was being made to
serve the patrons in the most
efficie q way possible.
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
Fishing License
Available Here
Hunting License Can Be Sc.
cured Through District
Game Protector

Fishing licenses are available
here in West Jefferson as well
as at various stoves in the county,
Roland Koontz, district fish and
game protector, announced yes>
terday.
They may be secured from
Ashe Hardware, ]. A. Reeves or
the Western Auto Store here and
IN the county at S. G. Graham's
Store, Todd; Segraves Motor Co.
WarrerSville; W. r. Osborne'z
Store, Fig; J. S. Stevens Store,
French Young's Store, Lansing
and Worth Miller's Store, Crump-
Ter.
Koontz reminded the public
that it IS possible to fish in the
county IN which one lives and use
1--we or natural bait without pur~
chasing a license, Hunting Il,
censes are required, howevey.
for any type of hunting, any
where, Residence hunting or trap
perS' licenses may be secured
from Roland Koontz at his home
at Jefferson.
He stated that according to ths
ruling by the attorney general
any person convicted of viola
ting the game law will have his
license revoked. Anyone hunting
without a license will also lose
the right to purchase a license
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
Benefits
In Agricultural
Fund Allotment
Improved Farm Practices And
School Lunch Programs
To Continue

Ashe county, along with others
in North Carolina will be greatly
benefited by the restored ag-
ricultural allotment in which this
state will receive an estimated
$17,732,290 for soil conservation,
rural electrification, school lunch
es and farm tenant purchases
over the coming year.
Last week the county AAA Of
flee began to again issue pur-
chase orders for phosphate and
other materials, after being cur
tailed for several weeks.
A. B. Hurt. Superintendent of
schools, said today that the school
lunch programs would probably
be able to operate as usual, since
all of the allotment is to be spent
On lunches and none on equip
ment.
A report from Washington re-
veals that six southern states
North Carolina, South Carolina,
Alabama, Florida, Georgia and
Virginia. will receive $83,277,-
888. Except for farm tenant pur-
chases and soil conservation, the
states roughly will receive 10 per
cent less than for the year ending
July l, Department of Agricul-
ture experts said.
All school lunch funds must 60
Continued on Page ~
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
REVIVAL TO BEGIN
AT ORION CHURCH, SUN.

A revival will be held at the
Orion Methodist church begin
ming Sunday evening at eight O.
clock, Rev. Marion Fisher, pas
tor, announced this week. Ser
vices will be held each evening
at the same time. The public is
cordially invited to attend
A worship service will be held
at the jefferson Methodist church
at eleven o'clock, Sunday morn
inc
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
Carnival Here
All This Week

The West Jefferson fire de-
partment is sponsoring the Will
iams Amusement company car
nival here all this week.
The carnival is located on the
industrial property just below
the upper bean market, off the
Boone highway.
Members of the fire department
said they felt fortunate in Sc
curing such a clean type of car
nival and cordially invited every
one to attend. It will continue
through Saturday night.
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
Study Course Is
W ell Attended

The study course, which is be-
ing conducted at the West JEFF
ferson Methodist church this
week by DR.. Gilbert 7. Rowe
professor Of theology of Duke
University, will end tomorrow
night.
The course has been we'll at
tended this week by members Of
church societies as we'll as the
general public. The subject Of
the course is "Christian Beliefs. "
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
Jefferson Is To
Have More Water

Jefferson, like West jefferson,
has had a slight water shortage.
Some residents found themselves
without on Tuesday evening.
Plans are now underway to con-
meet another spring to the pre-
sent supply and thus increase it,
officials said.
Service stations using the town
water, have been asked to dis
continue the washing of cars in
order to conserve water, officials
said.
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
Mrs. Osborne, 81,
Buried On Mon,

Last rites for Mrs. Mary Os-
borne, "a, of Smethport, were
held at the Milan Baptist church
Monday afternoon at two o'clock.
Interment was in the Milan
cemetery.
Mrs. Osborne, who died at her
home at Smethport on Saturday
was married to the late Herman
Osborne. Surviving are several
neices and nepheWs.
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
LICENSE REQUIRED
FOR MOTOR BICYCLES

Owners of motor bicycles are
reminded this week by Cpl. D.
A. Houston, state highway patrol
man, that they must have license
tags as we'll as drivers license
before they are permitted to op-
crate on the highways.
Those under sixteen years OF
age are not permitted to drive
Cpl. Houston stated.
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
W. Jefferson, Helton Win
Two Games On Weekend

In the two days of play during
he week end West jefferson and
Helton were twice victorious
while Laurel Springs and Scott
vile each captured one victory
to their credit, in the Mountain
Baseball league.
Official scores reported for the
games were Saturday, West JEFF
ferSon II, East Jefferson 2; Hell
ton 10, Lansing 2; Laurel Springs
8, Scottville 2. Sunday, West JEFF
ferson 6. Laurel Springs 2; Hell
ton Is, East Jefferson IA; Scott
vile 8, Lansing 2.
Helton still holds top position
~ the second half of the league,
with West Jefferson in second
place.
TL4 oro -.
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
DEARMAN is NEW
MANAGER OF THEATRE

The Parkway Theatre here is
now under the temporary mana
cement of Paul Dearman, Of
StatesviIle. it was announced
here this week.
D. D. Bunch, who has been
manager here for sometime, left
this week to take over another
theatre in the eastern part of
the state.
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
BIRTH ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Miller. of
Jefferson. announce the birth ot
4 daughter Barbara Tea. at the
Ashe hosoital july 18. Mrs Mil
Ter was the forrne~ Miss Gladys
Goodman, Of Jefferson.
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31

bring in the results of the games,
and any write ups they wish, not
later than Tuesday.
On Tuesday the Lansing team
will journey to Abingdon, Va,
where they will play at 800
o'clock.
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31
Ashe MYF Will
Meet Mon. Night

The Ashe sub-district MYF
meeting will be held at the West
Jefferson Methodist church Mon
day night at eight o'clock, it was
announced yesterday.
All MYF members and pastors
are urged to be present.
The Skyland post., 1947-07-31

The league secretary has re-
quested that all team managers
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-05-21
PLAIN TALK ABOUT NEGROES AND THE
TAFT-ELLENDER- WAGNER GENERAL
HOUSING BILL S. 866

Housing Is the number one prob
lem facing Negro people. Their
housing conditions everywhere are
great root evil from which
spring many of their worst prob
lens. This situation has been bad
for decades but is more acute
today than ever before. Whether
in Boston or New York. Cleveland
or Chicago. Atlanta or Dallas.
San Francisco or Seattle, or
places in between = everywhere,
too many Negroes with too little
money are crowded into too few
homes on not enough space for
decent living. These conditions
breed crime, disease, death and
delinquency. People point to the
crime. disease, death and delin-
quency produced by Jim Crow and
say Look at them Keep them
out of our neighborhoodsl New
housing for Negroes? Not in my
block Not in our town. And Ne
groes are caught in complete
and vicious circle.
Yet millions of other families
in the nation = in Boston or New
York. Cleveland or Chicago. Attain
ia or Dallas, San Francisco or
Seattle, or places In between -
need new housing too. So many
people need housing so badly that
the Federal Government proposes
to come in and help the cities
out. This is the great reason why
the Taft-Ellender-W Wagner Bill S.
S66 has been introduced in Con-
gress.
If the observation-disclosures Bill
s. S66 is passed by Congress what
will 1t mean to all of the people?
1t will mean Federal leadership
and money to produce millions of
houses for millions of families
just as Federal leadership and
Federal money produced the mil
lions of guns. planes, and ships
to win the War.
II millions of new houses are
built for millions of families, what
will 1t mean to Negro families?
1t will mean much more than
Negro share in the new housing.
1t will mean great new body
of fresh and convincing evid snce
that the Negro product of de-
cent home and suitable living en-
vironment is the equal of other
people coming from decent neigh
borhoods. 1t will mean cracking
again and again. in one locality
after another, the vicious encircle-
ment of Jim Grow residential le-
striction based on race.
What is the Taft EIIender-W auner
Bill S. 366 and How Will 1t
Bring Housing to Negroes?
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-05-21

not work out that way. Around
the world the meeting of the Am
erican soldier and other peoples
produced not miracle but a cal
amity. In Asia, as in Europe, the
CT was caught up in tangle
of misunderstanding, angry frus-
tration, mutual prejudice, and con-
temp"
Asia furnished a fertile ground
for these MISUNDERSTANDING, and
the first section of NO PEACE
FOR ASIA discusses them. Negro
troops which saw service in that
theatre come into the book, and
their particular difficulties, sand
wiehed as they were between var
ious strata of their own country
men and Asiatic peoples are high
lighted.
The peoples of Asia are looking
to the United States for leader
ship. So far, Isaacs feels, we have
given them theological stones in
stead of bread.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-05-21
BOOK REVIEW

The American CT, far from
acquiring a broader understand
ing of other peoples as a result
of his overseas experiences, and
far from being a goodwill ambas-
sador to foreign populations, pro-
duced more ill feeling against Am
erica and returned with more i'll
feeling against foreign lands and
people than had ever before ex-
listed, says "Newsweek" CORE
spondent Harold Isaacs in his new
book NO PEACE FOR ASIA pub
lished May 13 by Macmillan.
"There was once an idea that
the spread of so many Americans
to so many parts of the globe
during the war would in the end
prove to be a rather well-disguis-
ed blessing" Mr.. Isaacs says in
his chapter on American soldiers
in Asia. Unfortunately, it did
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-05-21

1.-THE City Light Home Econ
omics Division Is presenting pro-
grams on the preparation of foods
for freezing. They win be held
on the 4th Wednesday of the
summer months May 2S, June
25. July %. and August q = in
the City Light Auditorium at Bird
and Madison.
A colored movie Frozen Fresh
ness" will be shown followed by a
demonstration on how foods
should be prepared for freezing.
These programs will be conducted
By Helen Winslow with the as
slstance of the other members of
the Home Economics staff: Mari
lynn Berry, Jean Klas. and May
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-05-21

E5ENEzER A. M. E. CHURCH
Rev. John R. Jordan, Pastor
Sunday School, $50, Morning
Worship 1900 o'clock. Christian
Endeavor, 7 p. M. Evening
Service 8 P. M. Prayer Meet
ing and Sunday School Teach
ers meeting, Wednesday 1880
p. NJ.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-05-21
ATTENT TON
VETER A N S!
LEWIS FORD POST No. as6
42519 21st Ave.
Seattle %, Wash.

Lewis Ford Post No. 2S9, V.
F. w. holds regular meetings each
LIST and 3rd Friday evening at 8
o'clock. Every veteran of the U.
S. Armed Forces who served out
side the continental United States
on land or sea in time of war
with a hostile nation is eligible
to membership in the Veterans
of Foreign Wars of the United
States of America.
Come out to meet us Friday,
June 9th to help us strengthen
our forces against the evil Com
munism and other enemies of our
great Democracy. We fought to
save it in time of war, let us
continue to fight to preserve it
in time of peace.
Lewis Ford Post went on record
as one of the 10 posts of the
End District sponsoring a Joint
Picnic soon. Watch for the date
and be ready to enjoy this out
ing with us, the v. F. w.
The post will be the guest of
Lewis Ford Auxiliary next Friday,
May 23rd at S'clock, their meet
ing night Now is the time for
each member of the post to get
acquainted with our auxiliary.
Vets Fall in, and help shoulder
the responsibility of securing and
maintaining the benefits enjoyed
by each veteran.
Glenwood T. Brown,
Publicity Reporter.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-05-21
East Madison Shopping District

wards the abolition Of these very
conditions IN which most Negroes
suffer. The aim and promise are
"a decent home for EVERY Am
eriean family and "as soon as
feasible" These words provide
great weapons for racial minority
groups before the public. private
enterprise, housing officials. and
the courts.
2 The Bill S. s6s aims at
1 $50 900 home per year. available
to all income levels. for rental
and for sale. and to urban and
rural families. So many more
houses. every year will be like
SO many more jobs were during
the war. Houses here and there
will be vacant and Negroes viii
move in. and moreover, move up
in housing as they did in employ
Continued on page -
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ANNOUNCEMENT

The Banquet Cafe, formerly 14th
and Yesler Way, has returned to
Seattle and now engaged the
Banquet Cafe, 1887 Jackson st.
The Banquet Cafe made fam
Gus by its Chinese foods and
Fried Chicken to take out, is now
opened to the public with the
same popular service.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-05-21

Koek

Klock.
Everyone will receive a booklet
of freezing instructions prepared
by the department. Door prizes
of frozen foods will be given away.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-05-21
A BIG AND A BROAD Bill.

A RIe AND A BROAD BILL
The Bill 5. s6s establishes
for the first time national hoas-
Ing objective and policy. The
heart of that declaration of object
We and policy Is in the opening
sentence of the Bill, containing
tho two phrases to eliminate
sims and blighted areas; to real.
lie as soon as feasible the goal
of a decent home and a suitable
environment for every American
family The Federal Government
would be bound to give aid to.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-05-21
CHURCHES
Rev. Judson Swancy

Evangelist-Missionary
Pastor Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
100 21st Avenue
Between Yesler and Fir st.
2107 James ST., Apt. "A
Phone EA. 7135
Special Advice and Prayer
by appointment
Seattle %, Wash.
Full Gospel Pentecostal Temple
18th & E. Fir
Bishop E. r. Morris, Pastor
Sunday School 10 a. m. Morn
ing worship IL a. M, Bible Glass 7
p. m. Evening service p. m.
Evangelistic services Tuesday s
p. m.
Washington Street Methodist
1885 Washington ST.
Rev. Theodore Walters, Pastor
Sunday School 9:45 a. M; -
Sunday School 9:45 a. M; Morn
ing worship II a. M; Methodist
Youth Fellowship, Wed. s p. m.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-05-21
PEOPLES INSTITUTIONAL
BAPTIST CHURCH

oath Ave at East Fir Street
Rev. F. w. Penick, DID,, Pastor
ORDER OF SERVICE
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-05-21

WHEN UT OE1N V III
Sunday Morning:
Sunday School ...-.... $3.50 A. M.
Morning Worship -. 1900 AM.
Sunday Evening:
B. T. u. ............-...-.....-. 500 PM.
Eevening Worship ..-.. 1880 p. M.
Monday night S. S. Workers
Conference 600 P. M.
Church Auxiliary meeting 7:15
P. M. Council meeting 900 P. M.
Wednesday night Prayer meet
ing 1880 to $3.50 P. M.
Thursday night senior choir re-.
hearsal 7:30 P. NJ.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-05-21
NEWS FROM HOME

Pittsburgh Courier, Chicago
defender, Kansas City Call,
Afr. American, Amsterdam
News, Negro Digest, Northwest
Enterprise for Sale, S
Coast Negro Directory for sale
Mrs. Josephine Mccraven, Sole
Agent for all Negro Literature.
704 goth Ave. Phone PR
0992, Seattle, Wash.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
THE FULL GOSPEL
PENTEcoSTAL TEMPLE
18th and E. Fir


Bishop E. r. Morris, Pastor
Bishop L. R. S. Mcneil of Nc
Alester, Okla. yet with us conduct
ing a series of Meetings, every
night. Many are enjoying the Lord
with us in these meetings, so
YOU COME TOO.
An invitation Is extended to all.
A hearty welcome awaits you.
Arkansas State press., 1947-07-18
CAMDEN

The Good Samaritan Of the
South East District, Mrs. Artie
Henderson. Secretary rendered a
program tt Zion Hill Baptist
Church of which Rev. j. e. It'd
we'll is pastor Sunday, Mrs. Mat
tie B. Williams presided with
much dignity as Mistress of Ger
emoses. Fervant Prayers were
offered by Mrs. Rozenia Moore,
Bros. Fate Avery and George w.
Moore. The object of the meeting
was stated by Mrs. Mary Moore,
president. In we'll chosen words
she also made the welcome ad
dress on behalf of the church
that was responded to in grace
full and forceful manner by Mrs.
Arkansas State press., 1947-07-18

Willie Mae Strong of Locust Ba
you. Soloists were Mrs. Sallie
Bowie and John Johnson. Mrs.
Celia f. Spdinger was pianist.
Plenty Of dinner, well cooked,
was served from the many bas-
kets and boxes What the order
Offers and its Rates was fully
explained in a clear and distinct
manner by Mrs. Mary Terrell
The Grand Lecturer, Charlie
Brewer was at his best and gave
all much food for thought. Juven
lies Richard Lee and Everline
Kelly gave recitations that We're
we'll taken. Mrs. NJ. J. Criner in
her quiet and dignified post spoke
on the benefits as well as the ac-
Movements of the order. r. X.
Hughes of Stephens, Marshall
Taylor of FL Dorado and Frank
White rendered a selection that
filled all hearts with glee. Rev f.
d. Bowie brought a soul stirring
message from Matthews, subject
Love. Collection was lifted by
Mrs. George Alexander and Rev.
Ezra kingsey who also addressed
the congregation. giving whole.
Arkansas State press., 1947-07-18
Newport

cildys Mays
Mines Helen Spencer and Raye
Owens, Mr. and Mrs. F. l.. Dix
cn. MIR and Mrs. Jesse Jackson.
Hrs. Addie Young. all of Little
Rock were weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. Burton -.
Aaron Steele of st Louis spent
a week here with his wife, Mrs.
L. G. Steele. Misses Charlene
and Joe Jean Wilson are visiting
their father. j. c. Wilson and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. f. VIII
Hams OF Peoria. Illinois spent the
fourth here with his parents Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Williams. =. Mrs.
Silver Lene Baientine and son of
@troit are guests of her parents
Mrs. Pearl Pitts left Wednesday
for South BEND, Indiana to visit
her children. Elder and Ahs.
Scott and friend, Mrs. Vance of
South Bend. Indiana motored here
en- route 10 Malvern to his IN
cle'a funeral Charlotte Ann
Mays vas hanored with birth
day party Sunday at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Booker
Mays. She received many beauti
ful and useful gifts, Thomas
and L. C. Doss were injured ia
y wreck Sunday at Garner
Y. N. l.. Dove was called to Cof
vile TO the bedside of his
H's father... The District Mis-
nary Societies held one day
sion Thursday at st. Paul A
NE Church. Mrs. Nellie Hodge
" district president. Ben Smith
f'aut Wednesday In Little Rock
Mrs A. r. Goodlow made a bus.
mess trip to Trip to Little Rock
Monday Lamuel Smiley OF Mad
ison. Illinois and Mr.. and Mrs
Morris Smiley of Batesville were
recent guests OF their father. Pnr
ter Smiley and family Mr. and
Nrs John Cole. baby Brenda and
niece Josephine OF Memphis
we're tth Of July guests OF rela.
uves hero. . Mrs. Annie Kirk
teft Tor visit with relatives I'm
Detroit Rev. Bertha Burns left
Thursday for st. Louis Return
ing from summer school are Mrs.
{. Il Branch, Miss Irma Johnson
Mrs Mary Hamburger. Prof
W + Branch accompanied his
wife home over the week end and
returned to State College for the
second session Of work there ..
Mrs Gertrude Pitts is GONZALES.
cing. Mrs. Joe Ann Wilson Is
90 the sick list. Mrs. Viola
winning has returned from Vic
a kansas. Mr. and Mrs.
"A David Warren are the proud
parents OF q baby girl. Mr. and