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sfcyi"* is printed in Ashe county, and the newspaper with by far the best subscription list of any fejftper circulated in the county VOLUMBE VI, NUMBER 3 Payment Os Bonus Would Bring N.C. ■ Vets $34,622,162.80 Ashe To Benefit By Payment To Huge Amount Os $231,545.31; $2,000,000,000 Needed As the Senate worries over ways and means of paying the much dis cussed bonus money, veterans all over the United States are figuring on how much they are going to get. From figures taken from the speech of Representative Patman, father of the bill now before Cognress, it is found that the United States needs $2,000,000,000 to cover the debt ' In North Carolina there are 63,926 veterans holding certificates and the state’s part in the bonus al lotment would be $34,622,162.80, Ashe county boys would get the sum of $231,545.31; Alleghany would get $79,160.98; Watauga, $167,057.64; (pM Wilkes, $398,360.60. These fig ures are the total amounts that will be. paid after deducting all prior loans and interest before October 1, 1931. Patman, in his address urging the passage of the bill, praised the work done by Chairman Doughton and his Ways and Weans Committee. He declared that Congressman Dough ton had worked long and hard on a bill to provide for the payment of what Mr. Patman terms an “obli gation.” A part of Mr. Patman’s address is given below. Any veteran interest ed may read the entire speech in • the Congressional Record ' * Ju.x. 9th, whiqh i) ~~*ag filed in the Ashe County Library. Quoting Mr. Patman: “In conclu sion, may I repeat that the debt to the veterans is past due because 7 years’ interest was ignored in com puting the so-callled bonus certifi cates; .that the full amount should be paid now without deducting in terest on loans since 1931? ThiswiH require the payment of $2,000,000,- 000 to the veterans, which will go every nook and comer of the Elation. It will be new and added purchasing power that will quickly flow into the channels of trade and production and not only help the veterans, but help everybody. The payment can safely be made with out bonds or taxes. It can even be made in pure gold, and the Treas ury will still have sufficient gold to redeem all outstanding money and have on hand $4,000,000,000 in idle gold and silver.” Hauptmann Refused Stay Os Execution Bruno Richard Hauptmann mov ed nearer the electric chair Tues day when Judge Warren Davis of the U. S. Circuit Court refused to grant a stay of execution which ex ecution is set for Friday night. This blasted Hauptmann’s last hope un less the governor of New Jersey grants a reprieve. While the gover nor has given no hint that he might do this, it is thought that he prob ably will. It is in his power to grant reprieve to exceed not more than MfcYnety days. N. C. Employment Service Will Move Office With Mayor Young People Who Are Eligible For Help Under N. Y. A. Are Urged To Register J. B. Hash, district supervisor of the North Carolina Employment Service, has moved the employment crfflce from the old ERB office beside the Jeffersonian Theatre building into Mayor Tucker’s office which is located over the West Jefferson produce, in room 23. The office will be open each Wed nesday. It has been learned that vpry few young people eligible for ' from the National Youth Ad ** (ministration have registered. Since county committee has been ap- and is functioning in this phase of federal help, it is neces-. gary that all those eligible register at once. No aid can be given to any persons who have not registered. W anD IBost SI.OO A Year In Ashe County Water Is Precious in Ethiopia oi' 'aw* ; - h v.’ "■ wSair j m < 1 J® Kiir ■ 1 JB I Our photograph shows one of the primitive wells in northern Ethiopia. Water is stored in large bags and transported by caravans taking many weeks, to the front where the troops have to exercise greatest economy with this most precious “ammunition.” Ethiopian Army Aided By Heavy Rains In Struggle Against Italian Invaders Outstanding Christian f '■■■ * 1 9 KAGAWA OF JAPAN Called the outstanding Christian of the world, Japan’s Kagawa, is now on a tour of the United States. He spoke this week in Asheville and will speak the latter part of the week in Durham at Duke Univers ity. Rev. and Mrs. F. P. Cook, of Lansing, heard Kagawa in Asheville Monday and were deeply impressed by the man who might well be call ed the state’s most ! important visitor. Work Has Begun On Organizing Save The Children Fund Immediate Steps To Be Taken In Matter Os Hot School Lunches And County-Wide Clinic At a meeting of the committee of the Save the Children Fund held in Jefferson Friday, County Superin tendent Ivan Miller was appointed to gather all the information avail able as to the condition of the vari ous schools in the county who wish to take advantage of the help made possible through the funds that have been set up for the aid of poor children. Definite steps are to be made at once in an effort to re-establish hot lunches in the schools and a survey of the needs in clothiqg and books is being made. A committee composed of Ruth Reeves, L. P. (Jolvard, and Mr. Mill er was appointed to investigate the possibility of holding a county-wide clinic for both eye, ear, nose, and throat, and for teeth, during the summer. Mrs. Francis P. Cook, of Lansing, was in charge of the meeting. About ten members of the commit tee were present. Mrs. J. M. Pre vette and Mr. Miller spoke on diff erent subjects pertaining to the work and Prof. G. B. Price was able to give some helpful informa tion from his own experience. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1936, WEST JEFFERSON, N. C. Ethiopians Feel That Beginning Os Rainy Season Brings Them slrst Real Victory 1 f Dripping skies came to the aid of Ethiopia’s fighting men last week— far ahead of time. There no longer is any doubt that the “little” rainy season is in full swing. Sheet-like rain has fallen daily since New Year’s eve from Tigre province, in the ndrth, to Arussi K south of Addis Ababa/rap ing out roads in many sections of the, north. This means, in the opinion of vet eran foreign observers, that all fighting must cease in the north and, possibly, in the south. Since the Italians have been un able to penetrate the country in force for more than 60 or 70 miles on either front, the Ethiopians feel the rains mean the only real victory of the war since it began in early October. The “little” rains last for at least six or eight weeks, and the tribes men are jubilantly arranging thanksgiving celebrations in* the churches throughout the land; Not since 1930 has the “little” season started so early. With the so-called “big rainy season” beginning in May or June, depending on the section of the country, Mussolini’s widely-herald ed campaign “to spread Italian cul ture” in the Black Empire will be at a virtual standstill until at least next October. Even in the vicinity of Addis Ababa, where there are some of the best roads in the country, a one hour rainfall frequently makes highways virtually impassable. The downpours of the “little” season, which is shorter but just as destructive as the summer season, are inevitable in all northern pro vinces. Whole sections of roads are washed away and numerous moun tain slides occur in towering passes between Makale and Dessye. First National Bank Holds Annual Meet The officers and stockholders of the First National Bank of this city met in annual session in the West Jefferson Hotel lobby Tuesday, Jan. 14. The entire personnel of the old staff was re-elected for the year 1936 and Mr. Don Francis was add ed to the working force in the bank as assisant cashier. Mr. J. J. Thom as, who presided over the meeting, was again named president. A vote of thanks was extended to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Segraves and Mr. Francis for their ceaseless and un tiring work in the management of the finances of the bank. It is re ported that the bank is in the best financial condition it has been in during its entire history. Map Os Parkway Route Through County Can Be Seenlnßegister’sOffice Those Who Are Due Compensation From Road Through Property Should file Claim A blue print of the national scen ic parkway as it is routed through Ashe bounty is in the office of the Register of Deeds in Jefferson for publie inspection. The print shows all lands and land ownership through which the road passes, but it is not set up a being strictly au thenic and for this reason all per sons having lands that are on the route are asked to inspect the map and report any “mistakes. All persons who claim an inter est in file lands affected are also re quired to file, immediately, with the State Highway and Public Works Commission, a statement of their interest and such compensation as they claim to be entitled to. Claims not satisfactorily adjusted may be protested within six months from the completion of the con struction of the roadway in the su perior court of the county. Capus Waynick, chairman of the State Highway Commission, is anxi ous that all persons concerned get fair treatment in the matter of com pensation, according to a recent statement ,to the newspapers of the state. Doughton Expects Tq Be Candidate For Re-Election From a ijews article in a recent issue of the Charlotte Observer R. L. Ddughion, veteran congressman from this district expects to again be a candidate for re-election. In regard to being a candidate for his fourteenth term in Congress ,Mr. Doughton said: “I suppose when the time comes I shall an nounce for re-election as heretofore, if the people want me, and I have heard nothing to the contrary .There is no need for a rush in this matter, and it will be taken care of wheq the time comes.” Mr. Doughton admits that the gubernatorial bee still bothers him with letters received asking him to run. He was regarded a likely can didate a year ago, but relinquished his chances to become governor <pon the request of the President, who expressed a desire that Mr. Doughton continue his “present dis tinguished service.” Only three House members have been in Congress longer than Mr. Doughton. Adolf J. Sabath of the Fifth Illinois district, now in his fifteenth term, and Speaker Joseph Byms of Tennessee, and Edward T. Taylor of the Fourth Colorado dis trict, serving their fourteenth terms, while Mr. Doughton is in his thir teenth. Second Set Os Triplets Born In This Section Mr. and Mrs. Carson Perkins, of Grassy Creek, are reported to have been honored with a visit from the stork last week and presented With a set of triplets. Mr. and Mrs. Per kins are . also parents of twins, ac cording to the same report. This is the second set of triplets to be bom recently in this section. The South triplets, Floyd, Lloyd, and Boyd, children of Mr. and Mrs. Freel South, of Beaver Creek, will celebrate their first birthday in February. Hopeful Os Finding Substitute For AAA President Roosevelt has express ed himself as being most optimistic in regard to finding a substitute for the discarded AAA and has con firmed the reports that the adminis tration would seek continued crop control. $1.25 A Year Out Os County Special Music At W. J. M. E. Church Sunday • The regular third Sunday ser vices will be held at the local Meth odist church next Sunday, January 19. The choir is meeting at Mrs. Carl Graybeal’s home Thursday night of this week for reorganiza tion. Special music will be featured at both services. Telephone Officials 'lnspect Service Here Men Here Latter Part Os Week In Answer To Complaint filed By Citizens Club Verne B. Clark, of the home of fice of the Southeast Public Service Company, and district manager, George Kennedy, were in the Jeff ersons last week on a, general tour of inspection of the telephone sys tem here. The visit by the telephone offi cials was made at the request of the Citizens Club, members of which recently filed a complaint to the effiect that the phones did not give satisfactory service. While here, Mr. Clark discussed ways of bettering the situation with many of the lead ing business men of the two towns, and Mr. Kennedy made a personal inspection of the phones in use. Many worn out parts were replaced and in many instances new batter ies were put in. It is understood that the local club appreciates the cooperation re ceived from the company and that the public is looking forward to a better telephone service. Plans Take Shape For President’s Ball Here Arrangements Made For Bridge; Affair To Be Held At Hotel; Funds For Cripples Plans are taking definite shape, under the direction of the chairman of the Young Democrats in the county, G. B. Gambill, for the cele bration of President Roosevelt’s birthday on Thursday evening, January 30th. Those who do not care for danc ing may play bridge or other games. Arrangements are being made for securing a good orchestra and en thusiasm and interest in the ball is growing steadily. The funds secur ed from the evening of entertain ment will go toward helping crip pled children who are unable to se cure help from private sources. Half of the money made here will be kept in the county and the re mainder sent to national headquar ters. This unique way of honoring the President of the United States was begun almost four years ago. Mr. Roosevelt, himself a victim of in fantile paralysis, has the greatest compassion for cripples who do not have enought money to avail them selves of the necessary treatment for their ailments. Those expecting to play bridge are asked to reserve seats as soon as possible in order for the correct number of tables to be provided. Bridge will begin at eight o’clock and dancing at nine-thirty. Henry Ford Predicts Sounder Prosperity “Sounder prosperity than we have ever dreamed of in the past,” provided “we keep our heads” is predicted by Henry Ford. In a signed article appearing in the American Magazine for Febru ary the automobile manufacturer advises business men to stop wor rying and to “go sanely and reso lutely ahead with wealth produc tion followed by wealth-sharing through high wages and low prices.” SUBSCRIBE to The Skyland Post, the only newspaper that is printed in Ashe county, and the newspaper that is by far the most popular and widely read of any circulated in Ashe PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY LATE NEWS BULLETINS NATION-WIDE POLL FAVORS PENSIONS NEW YORK, Jan. 11.—The peo ple of the United States are in favor of government old age pen sions by an overwhelming ma jority, a nation-wide poll by the American Institute of Public Opinion indicated today. But ex cept in the far west the Townsend promise of S2OO-a-month pensions has failed to win any substantial support The country-wide vote in favor of old age pensions, the poll re veals, is 89 per cent, as against 11 per cent opposed to pensions. The poll further shows that only 3.8 per cent of the total American electorate favor the S2OO sum contended for by Dr. Francis E. Townsend and his fel low organizers. What voters actually want, the poll reveals, is much closer to the terms of the administration’s social security act than it is to Townsendism: 1. Asked what sum they favor as a monthly pension for the ag ed, the largest single number of voters replies “S3O” for on indi vidual, “SSO” for husband and wife. NEW YORKER ARRESTED FOR THREAT TO F. D. R. Accused of sending threatening letters to President Roosevelt. Austin Phelps Palmer, 52 was ar rested in his expensive Park Ave nue apartment Saturday by secret service men. Palmer, retired mechanical en gineer and clubman, was said by Assistant U. S. Attorney J. How ard Carter to have confessed. Carter declined to disclose the q?ni«ntf r pf threatening notes, but indicated Palmer blamed the President for financial reverses. The first letter was sent to the White House and the second, typed on a telegraph blank, was addressed to Warm Springs, Ga., where the President was sojourn ing at the time. PACIFIC HURRICANE SMASHES FREIGHTER Thirty-four men were reported by the coast guard in Astoria, Ore., to have perished when the States Steamship Lones’ freighter lowa was smashed to pieces Sun day by a southeast hurricane. The death toll wrote a new record for sea tragedies in north Pacific waters. The announcement was made after mountainous waves, churn ed up by a 90-mile-an-hour wind, had moderated sufficiently to per mit two lifeboats to reach the scene of the wreckage. Commander R. Stanley Patch of the coast guard cutter Onon daga said his men concluded eve ry member of the lowa’s crew had perished in the most violent storm there in years. Four bodies from the freighter were tossed up on the beach while coast guardsmen were waiting for a chance to go to the • k -.cue. 368,808 LIVES CLAIMED BY AUTOS IN 13 YEARS More than one-third of a mil lion Americans—36B,ooß, to be exact—have been slain during the last 13 years by an enemy more deadly than all the gang sters, kidnapers, hijackers and other criminals combined, the careless, in competent, indifferent motorist. The toll of life is alarming, and more appalling than these enum erated figures—figures for deaths alone—is the fact that the figures are steadily mounting. N. C. Murderer Is Captured In Texas Dwight Beard, convicted murder er of a Valdese store keeper, who escaped from the state’s prison in Raleigh last August ,was captured in Dallas, Texas, Tuesday, He was captured while he was changing license plates on an automobile. He is also wanted in Texas for the slaying of a detective.
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