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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
At the Strand. Starting To-day
TOWN TO HONOR
 SONG WRITER

westerville, o. UP)-This town is planning to esta blish x permanent memorial to Benjamin Russell Han blythe man who wrote Darling Nellie Gray"
 A bill to be presented to the leg islature asks for funds to restore and move the old Hanby mansion here to d new site. It was proposed that the home be moved to the new city park and maintained as shrine. There is warm dispute among three Ohio towns, each claiming to be the place where Darling Nellie Gray" was written. Westerville 'has the most plausible claim, but Rush ville and Seven Mile also are con- testants.
 ,. Westerville is in Franklin county Nashville in Fairfield county, and Seven Mile in Butler county.
 Hanby was born July 22, 1883, in Nashville. He was the son of Bishop William Hanby of the United Brethren church. He attended col 1ege at Otterbein and later the fam fly moved to Westerville. where Ot- terbein is located. He later taught school at Seven Mile, accounting for that towns claim.
 It is believed that the song was witten in 1856 while Hanby was liv- ing here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
Feature
 at The Lyric

A combination that has proven sure-fire screen entertainment are again together in The Lash the First National-Vitaphone production starring Richard Barthelmess which will be at the Lyric theater com mencing Sunday.
 The combination is that of Barthel- mess and Frank Lloyd who directed Weary River" Drag" Young Nowheres," and "Son of the Gods i" The last picture has been breaking box-otfice records everywhere and has established itself as the greatest Barthelmess hit since The Patent Leather Kid"
 Lloyd and Barthe.u1ess had daily conferences with writeG.S. Bra diey kin2rpaWns tn for '"rffe Idslsi' based on the norf by the Barf;etts. The story concerns fearlg California in the days at ranalSean fathers, mis Ions, pionse 4rd rolnande ad- venture ih thass letopen snacds.
 Bartheh hness Acts the role of a proGd SpA 4is5 on who, adopts ban ditry in 'rief te fight his people opp ssors. f fers him a Hole of color romance nd dash. The pro- duetion requires ian unusually large ca t including three girls.
 Mary Astor plays the feminine lead, Marian Nixon the sister and Barbara Bedford. Lupe. the Mexican dancing girl. And the co-feature is another big picture Those Three
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
OUR DAILY NEWS LETTER
By EUGENE LYONS Urited Press Staff Correspondent

Moscow. UP)-The birth control question, placed in the center of world attention by the discussion in English ecclesiastical circles, is be- ing answered in the Soviet Union more clearly than anywhere else in world.
 Not merely is there absolute free dom of birth control but the gov ernment provides exhaustive infor- nation on the subject to all men and women who ask for it. Thou. sands of "women's consultation sta- tions give expert advice free of charge. Millions of booklets ex plaining birth control with appro- priate illustrations, have been dis tributed.
 At the same time, however, the government is carrying on vigorous opasanda against operations and in favor of child-bearing. More than that. it's policy is always di- rectcd towards encouraging more babies, by the extension of state aid to mothers.
 Freedom Of Control
 Soviet leaders insist that there is no real contradiction in their policy of untrammeled freedom of birth control information on one hand and subsidies for babies on the other.
 The largest item in the huge budget for social insurance here is represented by payments of wages to mothers. Every working woman IS entitled to two months vacation be- fore the birth of child and two months after the birth, with full pay. Women office workers and other l. CT vacations, but on the same prin- ciple.
 This is in effect a government subsidy for child birth, It is strengthened by other forms of as sistance, such as free clothes for the new born infant, medical care, free day nurseries, etc The cost 10 the Soviet budget is enormous, but the increased population, the improved health of both mother and child, and the declining rate of infant mortality are considered worth the investment.
 Authorized Specialists.
 The freedom to control birth eX- tends also to operations which are considered here absolutely legal. provided only that they are per formed by authorized specialists under sanitary conditions. At the same time the commissariat Of health makes a. definite effort to light them through education. IL stresses the dangers to the wo- mans health.
 To obtain permission for an operation the woman must consult The medical commission in her district. If the commission finds that the operation may be per formed without danger, and that there are sufficient economic or family reasons to justify it, they Immediately issue the permit. If pn the other hand, there is no good reason for it, the commission at .empts to dissuade the woman by explaining the physical dangers in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
Stage Band at
 Strand Theater
Heads Five Acts of Vaude= ville-Jap Plumbers
 Added Feature

Warner Brothers Strand theater will prove the mecca for local thea terSoers this week, now that the eX- ceptional program arranged has been given public announcement.
 A splendid talking screen produc- ton and five acts of the best in pres ent day vaudeville make up bill of that can not very well be improved upon.
 Headlining the stage show is Stuart X Lash and their Cavaliers, the most outstanding stage band in vaudeville to-day. Twelve artists who have been rated drought the country as masters of harmony and originality in composition and play ing. Stuart and Lash engage, mean while in d laugh tonic entitled "Oh Doctor
 Florrie La We're, the international star, appears in her original pres entation celebrities" assisted by the popular composer Lou Handman and Edythe Handman.
 The Gray Family, brothers and sisters present a fast moving song and dance revuette that has been held over at several of the leading houses on the Warner Brothers circuit throughout the country.
 ;, Henry J. Kelly appears in a laugh fest entitled "Chili-con-Carne". and proves himself comedian par eX cellence who possesses the faculty of making his audiences laugh long and loud at his humorous stories, and slapstick comedy.
 The Enc Troupe, Japanese equili- brists, have a thrilling act in which they demonstrate the uncanny skill of the oriental in mastering the art of perfect balance and creating stunts to intrigue their 
 The feature picture on the bill is "The Painted Desert" starring Wi'- liam Boyd. Drama, thrills and TO- nance are said to be liberally pack ed into this exciting saga of the old west with Bill Boyd portraying a French Girls" featuring Reginald Denny and Eff Dorsay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
Colman, McLaglen
 on Garden Bill
Twin Features Offered
 Patrons Next Week

| Donald Colman is "Raffles," d dar- latest screen adventure to be seen at the New Garden theater on Sun- day. Monday and Tuesday. | Here is Ronald Colman to thrill you, amaze you, delight you. Smart and courageous was his Bulldog Drummond; gay, alert, cunning. his racketeer portrayal in "Condemned!" in "Raffles" he is all this and more. Dynamic, suave, fascinating, inexplicable his "Raffles" is a con- stant source of wonder and merri- ment. Here is modern day "Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" Beneath the suave and calm ex- terior of this underworld gallant throbs a reckless heart, bursting with a love of adventure and TO- nance. Dowagers and jewels are imperilled by his presence. But when he falls in love he falls out with larceny and his dangers begin.
 In Rallies" Ronald Colman will entertain you as you have never been entertained betore. Exciting, en- thralling, you will find it a dramatic revelation of thrills, surprises, and ecsttic romance.
 "Raffles" is a tonic of invigorating amusement for everyone. See 1t and be exhilerated!
 Victor McLaglen has been tough and hardboiled in his previous mili- tary roles, but in his latest Fox Movietone vehicle, "A Devil With Women" which is the companion feature, he reveals a new phase of martial life. He portrays an adven- ture seeking soldier of fortune who sells his services to any country which has a war on it's hands. Mona Maris, Humphrey Bogart and Luana Alcaniz portray the leading support ing roles. Irving Cummings direct ed. The short comedy is All Stuck Up" by Pathe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
Clara Bow in 'sNO
 Limit Palace
"It" Girl Starred in Gamble
 of Love

Clara Bow, the Tt girl" in her latest Paramount picture, NO Limit comes to the Fox-Poli Palace theater for four days only starting Sunday as the principal feature of strong bill. Love is a gamble-does Tt" always win :? Here's a surprise for you. A new Clara Bow, the dramatic sensation Of 1881. A poor little girl trans ported to a paradise of penthouse apartments, rich clothes, sparkling jewels. Wooed and won by that dashing Young Man of Manhattan" Norman Foster. Only to awaken to find her dreams of happiness tum- bled about her feet. Remember Her Wedding Night" and be pre- pared for new revelations. new Clara Bow you've never seen before, in strong dramatic role, IS one or the many surprises in NO Limit.
 Clara Bow appears as Bunny" O'Day, theater usherette. catapultpc overnight to Park avenue apart ment through the machiniations of a gang of crooks. The supporting cast is exceptionally strong and in- cludes Dixie Lee, Stuart Erwin, Nor- man Foster, and Harry Green. The comedy angle is in the capable hands of Stuart Erwin as "Ole Oleson" and Harry Green as "Maxie Mindil." Nc Limit" is positively limited to four days only at the Fox-Poli Palace. 1t will be shown on the big sheet. Or the surrounding bill is Boy Friends comedy. "HigH Gear a Burton Holmes Travelogue, "Tale of the Alhambra": Tom Howard in a comedy act, "Go Ahead and Sing d Paramount novelty; and the latest issue of the Fox Movietone' News
 reel "speaking for itself" Matinee prices including Saturdays until 5:30 at the Palace for 35c for main floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31

DIES DURING HUSBANDS
 BURIAL.
 Shelby. N. C., UP)-Mrs Solo mon Starnes died during the same hour her husband was being buried.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
Starting at the Palace Sunday

25c for balcony, and 15c for chill dren. Nights and all day Sundays, soc for main floor. 35c for balcony, and 15c for children. Enjoy new seat comfort in the newly re-seated Fox-Poli Palace theater with 2,000 luxurious new chairs you sink in" An ali new and entirely different show will be offered the last half of the week, starting Thursday through Saturday, headed by George O'Brien and Louise Huntington in Fair Warning" and on the same big dou- ble bill. the story from the pen of Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr, Reno a romance of the Nevada divorce colony, starring Ruth Roland in her first talking picture.
 Spain has radio craze. t-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31

State Presents
 Greta GarbO CellulOid Thrill Starred in Inspiration" Open-
 ing To-day

The glamorous and fascinating Greta Garbo comes back with more lure than that of the silent days in Inspiration. her new Metro Goldwyn-Mayer stalking picture which opened today at the State theater.
 If there are any adjectives left unsaid for this dynamic star the dic- tionary must yield now for she merits all the extravagances the English language permits for her superb performance. Anna Chris tie" may have plumbed life deeper; Romance" may have outcharmed in charm, but this striking new ve- hicle for the exotic star eclipses in dramatic appeal anything she has done, silent or sound.
 FIawless Performance
 As Yvonne. love-hungry favorite of the modern Paris art colony. Miss Garbo rises to heights she has never before known. There is more fire in her characterization. Her grasp is stronger in the drama tic incidents. Her touch of pathos Tn that last. desperate moment is brilliant. Hers is performance without flaws.
 Clarence Brown, who did so well with Garbo's vocal debut as we'll as with some of her most successful silent films. again was responsible for the direction of her new picture. The direction is clever and, while ingenious in mechanics, never in trudes upon the smooth fluidity of the story. The effect of climbing thes piral stairway in the opening scenes is amazing and quite unfath- omable to the untrained spectator.
 Montgomery Ideal Lover
 Robert Montgomery plays oppo- site the star as her provincial lover and his captivating negotiation of the romantic role should send his screen stock on skyrocketing boom - if he can go any higher than his amazing versatility has already car ried him. Montgomery makes an ideal leading man for Garbo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
volved and often by arranging for financial assistance.
 


 But no woman is prevented from undergoing an operation if she in- sists. The government believes that coercion only drives her to the more dangerous path of an illegal operation by quacks.
 Birth control information, 1t is believed, is the best measure against operations.
 The remarkable fact is that the birth-rate in the Soviet Union. de- spite birth control and operations, is still the highest in Europe, al- though somewhat less than before the war. At the same time the death rate-also the highest in Europe-has declined seadily. In particular the death rate of infants has dropped sharply. The sum- total is therefore an enormous natural increase of population: over 3,000,000 annually.
 The Chinese port of Tientsin serves as an outlet for the products of an area about half the size of the United States
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
DOG CENSUS SHOWS INCREASE

North Tonawanda, N. Y. - GU. P.)- Whatever arguments there may be against keeping dogs in cities they apparently have no effect on na- tives of North Tonawanda. A police census of the canine population dis closed an increase of 43 dogs over year ago.The total number is 970.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31

Spain has a radio craze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31

role that will undoubtedly be hailed as his most outstanding since "The Volga Boatman.
 Concerning the rivalry of two hardy pioneers dating back to the occasion when an orphan child came into their lives and because of jeal- ousy broke up a strong friendship, the story is conspicuously marked by gripping drama and stirring adven- ture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31

French Girls" featuring Reginald Denny and Eff Dorsay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-31
HENRY,s BoozEz KRAUT JUICE

St Paul, Va. (UP)-Henry Glo- yer told officers he had no liquor but his baggage leaked and the! didn't believe him. Examination oi the suitcases' contents revealed two large jars of sauerkraut, one oi which was smashed. Henry was re- leased.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-09-24

Coleman, also eYlorsd, was mol pressed
by the state.
Rosena Chalk and Josephine Wat
son, negro women, charged with the
murder of Jim Chalk, rendered pleas
of manslaughter, which were accept
ed by the state. Rosena received a e
tence to the state prison for two to
three years. Josephine drew a term of
one to two years.
Other cases of. lesser importance
were tried at this term of court which
began September IA and concluded the
criminal docketed September p.
Probably the most interesting cases.
outside of those listed above, were
those against Carl Whirlow, ]. B. Tar
bush, Will Dolby and Jake Smith,
charged with breaking and entering
and larceny and receiving. Pleas of
guilty were entered and the follow
ing road sentences melted tut: Whir-
low, six months; Tarbush, four
months; Dolby, six months and Smith
SIX months.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-09-24
Jack Granted Reno
Divorce From Estelle

Reno, Nev.-Jack Dempsey won a
divorce from Estelle Taylor on charg-
es of mental cruelty in a 25-minute
secret court hearing here.
Judge Thomas F. Moran granted
the decree by default because Miss
Taylor did not contest the case or
bring a cross complaint.
Dempsey, looking exceptionally
hearty, strobe into Judge Moran;s
chambers with Jim Mckay and Leon
ard Sachs. Mckay, as star witness pre-
sumably told the judge the details of
Miss Taylor's mental cruelty"
Instead of handing Dempsey a be-
ribboned divorce decree in five min
utes, as is customary in Reno, Judge
Moran gave almost half an hour to the
case. He spent all that time, he said,
SO that Dempsey's decree would be
'iron-clad."
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Leaves Field Open For
Walter H. Woodson and
R. L. Doughton, Incun1-
bent.
POLITICAL
BRINGING PRESSURE
ON WOODSON
Solicitor Of This District
Will Continue to Devote
His Time To The Prose-
cution Of Criminal
Dockets.

Zeb. V. Long, solicitor of the Su-
perior court in this district, will not
be a candidate for Congress from the
eighth district in 1882, he has advised
a representative of The Carolina
Waterman.
He will continue. to prosecute the
criminal dockets in the Superior court,
he stated. His term expires three years
hence. He was elected for a four-year
term at the last general election.
Reports that he might probably en-
ter the race have been current in po-
litical circles for some time. He has
long been considered a potential can
didate and at one time it is known
he seriously thought Of making tbs
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brought pressure on Mr.. Long urging
him to make the race. He is well
known over the Congressional district
and would undoubtedly have made an
excellent race had he decided to run.
Il shall not run for congress-" he
told The Waterman representative.
That is definite. My friends have
urged me to run for some time but I
have decided to remain out of the
race"
This leaves the field open so. far
for R. L. Doughton, incumbent, and
Walter H. Woodson, Salisbury, should
he decide to run. Although neither Mr..
Doughton or MI. Woodson have not
definitely announced themselves as
candidates, it is known both are Sc
riously considering making the race.
Political leaders Of this Congressional
district have conferred with Mr..
Woodson during the ~past several
weeks and have promised him their
support should he decide to enter the
race. Considerable pressure has been
brought to bear upon Mr.. Woodson
and although he has not definitely
made up his mind, it is known he has
the matter under advisement and will
make his decision in the near future.
Many feel that in view of the fact
Mr.. Doughton has represented this dis
trict for twenty odd years he should
step down and allow others to contest
for this office. Should this occur, it
is the opinion of political leaders that
Mr.. Woodson. would be the outstand-
ing candidate.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-09-24
Society Buys Old House

Philadelphia-A group of prominent
citizens, organized as the Philadelphia
Society for the Preservation of Land
marks, have purchased the old Pow
ell Mansion.
The house was used as a gathering
place for the men who assembled in
Philadelphia during the formation of
the republic. Washington is said to
have attended many of the balls held
there.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-09-24
Who's Who In Rowan

CIV1TAN CLUB OF SALISBURY
OFFICERS
]. S. Forbes, President.
T.. Cook, Vice-President.
W. Thomas Burke, Jr., Secretary.
Harold L. 1senhour, Assistant Sec
rotary.
A. ]. Wilson, Treasurer.
Bryce P. Beard, Trustee.
B. ]. Wessinger, Chaplain.
John Rusher, Sergeant-At-Arms
DIRECTORS
Miles ]. Smith, Chairman.
c. F. Daniel.
H. E. Isenhour.
W. L. Tinnin.
S. Holmes Plexico.
MEMBERS
Bryce P. Beard.
W. T. Burke, Jr.
Lamonte Cress.
Thomas c. Cook.
c.. F. Daniel.
Roy Deas.
D. c. DUNCAN.
M. l., Davis.
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WEDDING RHYMES

WEDDING RHYMES
/. Marry when the year is new,
Always loving, kind and true.
2. When February birds do mate,
You may wed, nor dread your
fate.
;. If you wed when March winds
blow
Joy and sorrow both you'll know.
4. Marry in April when you can,
Joy for maiden and for man,
s. Marry in the month of May,
You will surely rue the day.
s. Marry when June roses blow,
Over land and sea you'll go.
7. They who in July do wed,
Must labor always for their bread.
8. Whoever wed in August 5e,
Many a change are sure to see.
9. Marry in September's shine,
Your living will be rich and fine.
10. If in October you do marry,
Love will come, but riches tarry.
IL. If you wed in bleak November,
Only joy will come, remember.
II. When December's SHOWS fall fast,
Marry, and true love will last.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-09-24
TWO PILOTS

Charlotte-John E. Lohr, High
Point, and Albert Jones, Mount Tab
or, licensed pilots, were seriously in
!ured at Harrisburg, II miles from
here, when their airplane, after be-
ing badly damaged in a forced land
ing on the Southern railway tracks
there, was struck by a passenger train.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-09-24
HOTEL CLERK ROBBED

Reidsville-Police are searching for
two men who robbed a bus company
cash drawer of SIS here and made
their escape after relieving John Best,
clerk of the Belvedere hotel, of SIS.
Best and a negro bell boy were the
only persons in the hotel lobby, which
housed the bus company office, at the
time of the robbery. The negro slept
through the entire affair.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-09-24
C~URTAILMENT G

Smlthfield - At an enthusiastic
meeting of farmers and business men
held here, resolutions were passed call
ing on Gov. Max Gardner to follow
Texas in her legislative program to
curtail cotton production next year.
Governor Gardner had previously said
he would no call a special session of
North Carolina lawmakers.
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10 DIVORCES ARE
GRANTED BY THE
SUPERIOR COURT

Ten divorces, granted by the Su-
perior court during the September
term, follow:
Ida Beck Aldman VS. Dave A. AID
man.
Russell B. Hendricks VS. Mary L.
Hendricks.
Bernice Brandon VS. B. R. Brandon.
Mary Ann Lewis VS. Marvin Lewis.
Clanton Smith VS. Annie Fox Smith.
Henry Free VS. Martha Meadows
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MAN IS HELD

Lincolnton - At the preliminary
hearing here before Judge S. M. Roper,
Ray Abernethy, of Maiden, arrested
two weeks ago charged with criminal
ly attacking Miss Ruth Lynn, pretty
Lincolnton girl, was bound over to
Superior court under $1,000 bond.
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TO PAY WITH COTTON

Shelby-The farmers of the great
est cotton growing county in North
Carolina will be permitted t o pay their
admission with cotton to the Cleve-
land fair. The secretary says anyone
who appears at the gates during the
week with II pounds of seed cotton
will be permitted to enter without a
cent of money.
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PAROLES SOUGHT

INTERPRETATIONS for the parole of
George Styles, Robert Perkins and Le-
on Moore, Marion youths serving time
tor dynamiting implications during
the Marion textile strike of 1929, are
being circulated here by friends.
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SILVER
LOSES POSITION

Raleigh-Major Sprague Silver, for
six years North Carolina motor We
hicle supervisor, has been removed
from office by A. J. Maxwell, com
missioner of revenue, who announced
L. S. Harris, chief of the state motor
theft bureau, would succeed Silver and
be in charge of both offices.
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!. P. SENTENCED

Observation-Disclosures M. c.
Oliver, who pleaded guilty to NAL
feasance in office, was given a term
of six months on the roads by Judge
J. H. Clement in Superior court here.
appealed to the Supreme court and
posted bond of $500.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-09-24
BENNETT TO TAKE FOOD

Greensboro-Bennett College for
Women in Greensboro has notified its
patrons that for this year farm pro-
duce of all kinds will be accepted in
payment of tuition. Already many pa
irons have come in laden with eggs,
potatoes, Irish potatoes, apples and
corn meal and the college has accept
ed the products in payment of tut
ton charges.