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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
LYNDHURsT, VA.

Preaching at usual hour by the
Rev. j. S. Ware. He was accompa-
MED by Mr.. Elmore Washington OF
Oak Grove.
The Valentine social was well at
tended; realized the sum of ten
dollars.
Misses Susie Strains and Leila
Washington were the week end
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Waver
Williams.
Rev. J. S. Ware and Mr.. Elmore
Washington were the dinner guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Williams on
the 10th.
Many friends were glad to see
Mrs. N. A. Burden at the social.
after long illness.
We are sorry olearn that M.
H. W, Harris lost one of his mules.
Mr.. James Reid was the Sunday
afternoon guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Bell.
Mrs. Bessie Brooks is very i'll
at this writing; also Mrs. Esterline
Blair, Mrs. Minnie Hamilton and
Miss Katie Napier have been much
indisposed.
Mr.. Ralph Williams, who has
been suffering with toothache. IS
able to be out.
Please leave your news with Mrs.
NJ. A. Burden not later. than Sun
day afternoon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
FRANKLIN'S LESSON ON
THE VALUE OF TINE

Dost thou love life? Then
do not sQuander time, for that
is the stuff life is made Of
Franklin.
Franklin not only under
stood the value of time, but
he put a price upon it that
made others appreciate it's
worth.
A customer who came one
day to his little book store in
Philadelphia, not being salts
fled with the price demanded
by the clerk for the book he
wished to purchase, asked for
the proprietor.
Mr.. Franklin is very busy
just now in the pressroom, !"
replied the clerk.
The man, however, who had
already spent an hour aim
lessly turning over books, in
sisted on seeing him. In an
swer to the clerks summons,
Mr.. Franklin hurried out from
the newspaper establishment at
the back of the store.
What is the lowest price
you can take for this book.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22

was glad to see him back to the
extent that he had to take Tuesday
off to shake hands with old friends
and acquaintance. Mr. Trent left
for Cumberland after a very pleas
ant little stay with his aunt, Mrs.
Charles Coles, Sr.
Mr.. Allen Weatherford has re-
turned to Hampton Institute, after
attending the funeral of his aunt,
Mrs. Mary Weatherford Stepto,
which was held from the Union
Baptist Church last Thursday, Feb
ruary 18th.
Union Ridge, Va.--Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Voolfolk celebrated their
Fiftieth Anniversary at the home of
her mother and father at Trevilian,
Louisa County, Va, February 10th,
at $50 P. M. The groom's best
man was Rev. D. S. Voolfolk, who
greeted the many friends who had
come far and near to help cele-
brate this fftieth milestone. Rev.
l. A. j. Kennedy offered prayer,
after which the eldest daughter,
Miss Alyce Voolfolk, Miss Ellen
Reid and Mrs. C. Gofney announced
supper which consisted of delica-
cies of the season and punch. The
bride and groom were seated at the
head of the table with the guests
in the persons of Rev. and Mrs. |.
A. j. Kennedy, Rev. and Mrs. D.
S. Voolfolk, Mr.. and Mrs. j. E.
Allen, MIR. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. James c. Williams, DR..
and Mrs. George Ferguson of Char
lottesville. The chi idren and grand
children made everything very pleas
ant for the guests and heavens
richest blessings were bestowed on
all that gave in honor OF this occa-
sion which was much gold coin. :
Mrs. Helen Southall wishes to ex-
tend her sincere appreciation to
those in Charlottesville and Middle
brook, Va, who were so thoughtful
in their sympathy and consoling
words, during the death of hes
aunt, Mrs. Eva Redd, who died in
New York City Jan. 90th.
Those on the sick list are Mr.. /
H. Riddick, Mrs. l. H. Riddick, Mr.
William Coins and Mr.. William
Brown. We wish for them spec y
recovery. Miss Hortense Lee is
critically i'll in the hospital.
MIR. 7. Black of Harriaonburg,
Va, made flying trip to the city
qst Monday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22

Tie Federated Council of
Churches Of Christ in America has
for its purpose the effort to bring
all of the various Christian denomi-
nations into cooperation tor social
service and to make common arse
against the pagan spirit whic'l d.
MES the value of spiritual things.
Against this materialism it is max
ing surprising Roadway. Great led
ers in business and industry and in
the professions are joining the
movement and pledging themselves
to the maintenance Of Christian
standards iii their business rela-
tons.
Sectarian lines are disappearing.
The movement for the union of the
Protestant Episcopal, Methodist Epis-
copal and Presbyterian churches into
one great denomination is making
Roadway. The Congregational and
Christian (Disciples) churches have
already united. All the signs of the
times indicate an approaching great
spiritual revival, with The various
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
CHARLOTTESVILLE TID-BITS
By Beulah C. Coles

Life is like a game of cards.
Reliability is the ace. Industry the
king. Politeness the queen. Thrift
the jack. Common sense is play
ing to the best advantage the cards
you draw. Every day as the game
progresses you will find the ace,
king, queen and jack in your hand,
and an opportunity to play them
wisely and correctly. Really this
has not been the gayest of weeks,
yet the Narcissus Club doomed bril-
liantly on the horizon and it was a
charming change from the usual
routine of parties. did not know
why the Narcissus Club chose that
name, but now l know, and you
would, too, if you had attended
their very modernistic affair last
Monday night. 1t was a night OF
nights. One after my own heart
Those girls are very popular anC
we know far in advance what tt
expect, although it far exceeded
our fondest hopes. On the dance
floor while gliding to the rhythm
of that enchanting music furnish.
ed by Booker's orchestra, we saw
just about everyone we knew. Love.
ly dresses! Long ones, short ones
and what not. Not a dull moment
The whole affair was exquisite and
simple, just like that sweet Mar.
cissus flower. Harmonious decora
tons graced the hall, and the
punch was exceptionally nice. The
narcissus flowers consisted of the
following: Brunette Wilson, Violet
Lewis, Dorothy Coward, Florence
Garner, Mary Cooper, Ethel Far.
rar Burns, Mae Young, Mamie
Flemming, Elnora Gofney, Genors
Harris, Rebecca Carter and May
Spears.
Valentine Day was rather dull
this year. Plans were made for {
gala night, but seemed to have
fallen down and went boom. How
ever, Charlottesville was quiet fol-
once, although there were smaller
parties in evidence, but nothing
startling. Even Dan Cupid seemed
on vacation, as l didn't hear o.
single heart being captured.
Mr.. S. r. wilson, in compan!
with Mr.. McNaugh Trent, motoreC
to Charlottesville last Monday
where Mr.. Wilson ILL resu~'a worl
with the Coles brothers. Everyone
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
WOODSTOCK NEWS

Mrs. Lizzie Nellions, of Phila-
G6elphia, Pa, is visiting her sister,
Mrs: William Byrd.
Mr.. Lucian Butler was a bust
ness visitor in Strasburg last week.
Mrs. Sarah Timbers spent ten
days in Washington, D. c., re-
Gently.
The Blue Circle is progressing
wonderfully. They have realized
the sum of 500 in the past month.
The Busy Bee Club will give a
supper Monday evening. Plenty of
good eats. Come one, come all.
and help worthy cause.
Mrs. Robert Scott entertained at
dinner party last Sunday. Gov.
ers were laid for sixteen persons.
Born to Rev. and Mrs. T. H.
Thomas, a son, February 18th.
Messrs. Ray and Lee Timbers,
the sheiks of the town, motored
to Winchester Sunday in a Pack
ard. Their car was demolished for
some unknoyn reason (?) and had
to return Monday in a (hog truck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22

Washington, D. c., Feb. II, 1880
(CNS-Do married women work
because they have to? Do they
work because industry needs them?
Do married women work who have
husbands to support them adequate
ly? Do they work because they
have developed consciousness
which must be satisfied? The an
swer to each of these questions is,
yes" There is, however, great
difference in the numbers of wom-
en- involved in the various groups.
Those who work from economic ne
cesSity are in the tremendous ma
jority. Furthermore, the problems
involved in their case are such as
not TO lend themselves to COMPARE
son with the purely personal rea-
sons which lie behind the decision
of professional and business women
to make careers for themselves
Large numbers in the one group
work under great handicaps to
to keep the wolf from the door.
while those in the other group are
in position to choose between
Jobs.
Accurate statistics are not avail
able, but it is safe to assert that
the married women who work be-
cause the job needs them are few
indeed compared with those who
work because they need the lob.
The economic security of large num-
berS of homes requires that the
wife be both the bread-winner and
home maker. An analysis of 20
studies in various parts of the coun-
try by as many agencies of the
share of wage-earning women in
family support shows that of S.
639 women reported upon more
than half contributed all their
earnings to their families and less
than 9 per cent made no cOntrihu-
ton at all. Since data on wages
are available in some of these re-
reports and so large a per cent of
women have some responsibility for
the support of others as we'll as
themselves, it seems fair TO assume
that a very small proportion fall
into the fortunate class at the other
extreme which can choose between
leisure and congenial work, or be-
tween doing homework and other
work more to their liking.
Data on the wages of men, rises
IN the cost of living, unemployment,
part-tlme employment, accidents. i'll
ness, and other things affecting the
earning capacity of husbands have
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
HOT SPRINGS NEWS

All that is mortal Of Mr.. Richard
Sweeney was laid to rest in the
Pine Hurst cemetery Friday morn
ing about II o'clock. He died Tues
day night at 9:30 o'clock in his
room in the Tweedy building. His
funeral service was held at the
Pine Grove Baptist Church, Rev.
Luke Jones officiating, assisted by
Rev. j. H. Camp and Rev. V. B.
Clark.
He leaves to mourn their loss
brothers. Two Of his brothers were
at his bedside when death came,
Mr.. Clarence Sweeney OF Hunting
ton, W. Va, and Mr.. Gordon Swee-
ney of Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Patrons League met in its
regular business meeting last Mon
day night and there were the lar
gest number Of patrons and friends
present that has been for a long
time. The following officers were
elected: Mr.. John Black, president;
Stephen H. Turner, secretary; Mr..
Henry Hickman, treasurer. These
officers will be installed on the first
Monday night in March.
Miss Helen Brown was among
those that attended the spelling
match and Valentine party at the
NJ. E. Church, Warm Springs, FRI
day night.
Mrs. Mary Hickman entertained
at birthday party Friday evening
in honor of their little daughter,
Mary Jane, on her 9th birthday.
There were rs of her little friends
present. The evening was spent in
music and games, but the children
enjoyed most the delicious repast
that was served them by Mrs. Mary
Hickman, assisted by Mrs. Maddie
Allen, Mrs. Stella Henry and Mrs.
Leona Hickman. Among the older
friends present were Mrs. Lotcie
Henry, Miss Lillian Black, Miss
Mary Jennings and Miss Helen
Brown. The hostess received quite
a number of presents.
Let me have your social and per-
sonal news, and don't forget the
tattle column.
STEPHEN II. TURNER,
Reporter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
LEXINGTON, VA.

The Lexington churches and
schools are celebrating Negro His
tory week in our town. The prin-
cipal Of the High School, Rev. P.
W. Cook, will give the first lecture
at the public school Monday morn
ing, then each morning thereafter
someone will discuss some phase of
the Negro in history.
The Baptist Sunday School and
B. Y. P. U. have special programs,
and the Methodist had most ex-
cellent program Sunday night.
Prof. Watson, principal of the
public schools in Covington and
pastor of the Baptist Church at
White Sulphur, conducted services
at the First Baptist Church Sunday
in the absence of Rev. Cook, who
preached in Lynchburg. This was
Prof. Watson's first time to preach
in Lexington, though he lives so
near. He is a good speaker. He
took his. text from one of Paul's
letters to the Corinthians. His
theme was Christ our example. In
part he said men fail when they
forget God.
Mrs. Watson, her sister, Mrs.
Hopkins, and friend, Mr.. Miller,
of Franklin County, came down to
worship with US.
Mrs. Ayers of Buckingham Coun-
ty is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Mayme S. Jones, on Massie Street.
Miss Eleanor Chambers of Wash
ington, D. c., is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Willie Rowland on Massie st.
Wedding Bells
Mr.. harry Eastman of New York,
formerly of Lexington, and Miss
Richards of Pulaski, were married
in New York City on Jan. goth.
They are both Hampton gradu-
ates and are members of the Arm
strong Club of New York City.
Mr.. Eastman is a graduate
tailor and holds a position with
Smith & Co., of New York. Mrs.
Eastman is a college graduate of
the Home Economics Department
and has a position in the same
city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22

sir?" asked the leisurely Gus
toner, holding up the volume
"One dollar and a quarter
was the prompt reply.
"a dollar and a quarter
Why, your clerk asked me only
a dollar just now"
True" said Franklin, "and
| could better have afforded to
take a dollar than to leave my
work."
The man, who seemed to be
in doubt as to whether Mr..
Franklin was in earnest, said
jokingly, "Well, come now, tell
me your lowest price for this
book?"
"One dollar and "a half" was
the grave reply.
"a dollar and a half! Why,
you just offered it for a dollar
and a quarter"
Yes, and l could better have
taken that price than a dollar
and a half now"
Without another word the
crestfallen purchaser laid the
money on the counter and left
the store. He had learned not
only that he who squanders his
own time is foolish, but that
he who wastes the time of
others is a thief.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
BATESVILLE NEWS

Sunday, Feb. 8, was beautiful
day. Splendid services were held
at the Batesville Baptist Church.
The Deacons' Union met there
Sunday evening, Feb. 8. Deacons
from Hillsboro, Crozet, Greenwood,
and North Garden attended the
Union. The meeting proved a sue
cess. Pastor, Rev. A. T. Reid.
The Batesville School League met
Friday night, Feb. Z. Much bust
ness of Importance was discussed.
President, Mr.. Ester Jones; teacher,
Miss Lillian Thompson.
The attendance of the school is
keeping up fine, although we have
had much bad weather.
Master Edward Jones, William
Greene, Willie Johnson, George
Greene, and Miss Rose Lee Greene
have been on the school sick list.
They are much better. now. Little
Ellen Jones had to stop school on
account of illness.
Miss Louise Jones, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jones, has re-
turned to her home from New Jer-
Sey.
Miss Leona Jones, Marie Jones,
and Rose Lee Greene, Master Ed
ward Jones, Jessie Jones and Geo.
Greene are still on the school sick
LIST. We look for them out to
school Monday.
Miss Lillian Thompson, teacher of
Latesvllie School, spent the week
end with Mrs. Mary Jones, of Mid
way, Virginia. They spent SATURDAY.
IN Charlottesville shopping.
Mr. j. Green, daughter and Miss
Lillian Thompson attended the Val
enine social at Hillsboro, Friday
night.
look for the Batesyile News
eErey week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22

shown plainly that for large num-
bers of women marriage must mean
not economic security for mother
and children, but the responsibility
for dependents which carries with
it the need to make a contribution
in money in addition to the many
duties performed in the home.
The 1920 census has given us a
graphic picture Of changes in our
social order which affect the security
of our homes. Of over 80 million
women, Is years of age and over,
living in the United States in 1920,
about So million or nearly one
fourth of the total number were in
gainful employment. Of the latter
nearly two million are married. The
term married women" according
to the census classification, includes
only those women who had a hus-
band living in the home at the time
OF the taking of the census.
A tremendous increase in actual
number of married women wage
earners occurred during the 80
years from 1890 to 1920. In 1890
there were reported 515,26O mar
ried women gainfully occupied or 5
in every 100 married women were
so employed, as against in every
100 in 1920. Furthermore, the num-
Der of all women employed in man.
ufactming pursuits increased only
Z per cent during the decade 1910
1920, whereas the married women
or nj IN ,f.a
ed II per cent.
Data are now available, however,
on the number of these employed
women who were mothers, not the
number of their children, not the
occupations of their husbands, not
the number of husbands who have
been incapacitated.
Since the nation can only be as
strong as its women, there is reason
to be concerned for the many wives
and mothers who must get up at
1870 or 5 o'clock, get breakfast and
prepare lunch for self and children
before leaving, then hurry away to
earn that money with which to buy
food and pay the rent. Of these
some must go to work even though
the baby cries, and many are there
who must carry worries throughout
the work day about child that is
i'll at home. The uncertainty for
these women of not knowing what
is going on in the home while they
are at work is an unfair strain for
the motherhood of our land to
carry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
corr

The Indians grew corn for thou
sands of years before the white man
came TO America. American farm
ers have been growing it for three
hundred years. Still we have not
learned everything about corn. DR..
Donald Jones OF the Connecticut
Experiment Station tried crossing a
leaning dent corn with Canada
flint, and has produced a new va
riety, Canada-leaming, which ripens
in no days, thus enabling Northern
farmers 10 harvest their corn and
Gil their silos before the September
frcsts.
Corn is our greatest crop and
Americas most useful contribution
to the worlds food supply. Con-
verted into pork, it is the base Of
our principal meat food; we eat
much more pork than we do beef.
Such a discovery as DR.. Jones
means more to national prosperity
than dozen new seel mills.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
SOUTH RICHMOND

DR.. L. C. Garland delivered two
wonderful sermons at Union Bap-
list last Sunday.
The Sunday School, Mr.. Eller-
son Spur4ocK, superintendent, is
very progressive. The assistant is
MPs. .stner Steward.
Rev. &. 3. Jefferson, the assist
ant, will be in charge OF services
morning. Special musl>
by the cholr, Deacon Matthew Dix
on, leader. $500 +. NJ, sacred con-
cert sponsored by Deacon William
tucker To benefit building fund.
DR.. Garland is doing a great work
at his church at Hay Market, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
MORGAN

The name of J. P. Morgan is
known all over the world as that OF
the worlds greatest banker. Those
who have never met MIN picture
him as cold, hard, unapproachabie
sort Of super-hu"ian being The
town of Glen Cove, Long Island,
where he livss, knows him as a
friendly, kindly neighbor. The Glen
Cove Chamber Of Commerce has
just elected him its first honorary
member. "Mr. Morgan has endeared
himself to his fellow-townsmen by
the keen interest he has SHOWN in
civic matters" said the president of
the Chamber. He has been an
active member for ten years and
always the first to pay his dues"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
nevs TO II. liz etors ssss.nbl,9

news TO tn IT'S gforS ssss.nbl>o
there. Alice Roosavci; Longwci.n
ran the full length of the big room,
threw her arms around the neck of
the President-elect and gave him a
resounding smack. Her kiss was
the first congratulatory gesture Of
the evening.
Everybody was invited to drink to
the health of the hosts distinguished
brother. Viii Taft hesitated. Then:
"I'll take water, Charlie" he said.
ri think the President of the United
States ought to set the example OF
temperance"
That was many years before Pro-
hibition, but everybody present
agreed and applauded the spirit
which moved the new President.
From then until the end of his term
in the White House Mr.. Taft never
took a drink except an occasional
glass of wine at state banquets.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
BOOKS

OoONS
The United States has become
the greatest nation of readers in the
world. We read more newspapers
and magazines than all the rest of
the world put together, and now we
are becoming the greatest book
readers. Only Germany and Den
mark print more books in proper
ton to population. And we are
reading books of real value. The
most popular book of the day is
the most powerful argument against
war ever penned. 1t is called in its
English translation "All Quiet on
che Western Front" Its author,
Erich Maria Remarque, served in
ehe trenches with the German army.
In America, England, France, as
we'll as in Germany, it has outsold
.he most popular novels ever pub
iished. Next in popularity is bog
raphy, Henry WILL" by Francis
Eackett.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
KNOW YOUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Mr.. Abram L. Motion is one of
the oldest teachers in point of SER
vice and is front rank instructor.
He is prominent in Richmond's fra
terna life and one of the leaders
of Williams Lodge of Elks. The
Planets representative found him
busily engaged at Moore School
with the CHI grade. His expo
sition of the advantages of Hamp-
ton Roads and it's geographical sig
nifcanee were very good. His
pupils responded nicely and rem
dered two fine musical selections.
The following is the roster of the
class:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
MINT SPRING, VA, NEWS

Mr.. Russell Caves and sisters, of
Laurel Hill, were visitors of Miss
Nellie Johnston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams.
of Churchville, were visitors here
Tuesday night.
Quite a bit of sickness in this
community.
Mr.. Edward Hunter is improv-
ing. He is able to /be going about
again, we are glad to note.
Mrs. Lee Johnston was a dinner
guest of Mrs. Lewis Downey yes
terday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22

Edward Henderson, Vernon Hen
derson, Lewis Hubert, Walter
Johnson, Robert Leecost, Benjamin
Lewis, Alexander Lyle, Robert B.
Mosby, Jr., Samuel Patterson, judi
son PEBBLES, Lawrence Rainey,
Daniel Roberts, Cornelius Robinson,
James Robinson, Henry Richardson,
Charles Thompson, Evelyn Ander-
son, Madge Braxton, Virginia Far
rar, Queenie Ford, Mary Greene,
Mary Graves, Minnie Hines, Emma
Holmes, Eliza L. Perry, Louise
Rogers, Carrie l.. Shannon, Gay
Twitty, jamie Walters. Gertrude
Washington.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
TAFT

On the night of November ord,
1908, the telegraph operator at q
temporary instrument set up on the
back verandah of Charles p. Taft's
home in Cincinnati received dis
patch reading Bryan comedies
Taft's election" He rushed into the
great art gallery and shouted the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-02-22
Charlottesville Tattler

F. H. was unusually polite at the
Narcissus Dance last Monday night.
A fellow stepped on his loot AMI
f. H. said Excuse me-"
r. B. did some housekeeping I'M
til the wee hours in the morning,
getting everything copersetic Tor q
certain handsome young man who
called the following night.
d. T. is seen late and early or
9Th street, N. W. There is, reason
we suppose.
A. b. celebrated his birthday or
the 18th, and How?
Don't worry f. c. as P. S. viii
come along in the sweet bye ano
bye.
When the Cats away the mice
will play, but Mr.. Cat came back
and all the little mice scattered.
JHT has given Charlottesville al
the air and balmy breeze necessary
to make it a healthy climate.
G. G. is seen at the West Enc
lots and lots lately.