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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-08
PERJUaL
PARAGRAPH

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. n. Crawford,
of Rock Hill, S. c., and Misses
Helen Pope and Willie Frances
and Helen Turner, of Winnsboro,
all students at Winthrop College.
were guests yesterday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frazier Blair. and the latter
returned with them to Rock Hill
for a visit. From there she Will
90 to Winnsboro and Blairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Hoffman
Kemper. who have spent the win
ter in Charleston, S. c., are at
their home in Flat Rock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph ". Jones
spent the weekend in Charlotte
with her brother, Mr.. Carl j. Am
mons, and Mrs. AmmonS. Their
children were guests of Mrs
Jones' mother, Mrs. j. j. Am
mons, in Weayerville during the
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. E. Johnson and
children left yesterday for Rich
mond, Va, where they will visit
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Johnson FOL
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tess on Saturday afternoon at q
lovely birthday party for her son,
Jimmy, who was seven years old.
Spring flowers were atractively
used in the home. Games of va
rious kinds were enjoyed on the
lawn and favors presented to the
children.
A motif of pink and white was
artistically carried out on the ia
bic where an angel food cake was
topped with pink candles and the
ice cream was nodded as pink
Dummies.
Those attending this happy af-
fair for Jimmy were: Albert John
SON. Bobby and Joan Sample, Bob
by Whitmire. Clayton Vandiver,
Anne Bailey Blank, Buddy Rich-
ardson, Frank and Marguarlta
FitzSimons, Jean Williams, Sara
Belle Buchanan, Thomas Franks,
and Monroe Redden.
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Soleh
H1rs
By Mrs. c. r. McManaway
Society Editor
Phone 50 Before II Noon
LOVELY PARTY FOR BRIDE

Mrs. W. B. Reid and daughter
Miss Clara Reid, entertained de-
hghtully at bridge on Saturday
afternoon. The lovely party was
in compliment to Mrs. Otis E.
Stepp, who before her recent mar
riage was Miss Flora Reid. A pro-
fusion of flowers, in artistic ar
rangement, furthered the motif
of lavender. yellow and white,
and miniature cOrSages of violets
and valley lilies tied with bridal
tulle were effective looking as
they were passed to the guests.
Flower minis in the chosen
tones were on the tables during
the games. Mrs. Stepp was pre-
scented with a gift, Miss Grace Bly,
won the top score prize. and Miss
Garnette Hogsett that for low.
The hoStesses served a frozen
salad course and coffee.
The guests playing bridge at
this attractive affair for Mrs.
Stepp were: MeSdames Max Pull
len. Warren Stokes. Jonathan
Jackson, Arthur Redden, l.. A.
Gossett, John Peden, Mrs. ManOs,
and the following other sisters Of
the groom from Asheville, Misses
Martha, Merriam and Alice Stepp;
Misses Catherine Freeman, Mar
garet Stokes, Sara Moss, Ferna
Hogsett, Alice Evelyn Moore,
Tommie Shepherd. Garnette and
Winnie Hogsett. Grace and Lou
Use BLY, and Grace Allen. Tea
guests included Mesdames Law
renee Pace, o. Y. Brownlee, Trig
Britain and Miss Blanche Reid,
the latter of Mills River.
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REGIME INITIATION
POLICY OUTLINED
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of a million men in the reforesta-
ton camps.
2. Approaching enactment of
the Muscle Shoals and Tennessee
VALLEY development project.
8. Legislation soon to be passed
easing the mortgage distress
among farmers and home owners.
4. Approaching enactment of
the farm bill designed to increase
prices of farm products and re-
duce over-production.
5. The administrations railroad
bill which would coordinate the
activities of the nations carriers,
reduce expenses and put the
roads on a paying basis.
Mr.. Roosevelt said he soon
would submit a public works pro.
gram which would put additional
men to work.
The chief executive answered
criticism at home and abroad on
the governments action in refus-
ing to redeem its securities pay
ments and interest in gold.
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MRS. CASE ENTERTAlNS
FOR GUEST

On Friday afternoon Mrs. Cyrus
Case entertained delightfully."- at
her home in Flat Rock in honor of
her guest, Miss Louise McCord,
of Laurens. S. C. Contract was
enjoyed. after which the prize for
high score was awarded to Miss
Cecil Shepherd, and there were
gifts for the guest of honor and
Miss Ellen Fain popular bride
elect.
Salad and dessert courses, car
rying out the color scheme OF
green. yellow and pink, were
served to the following guests
who attended this charming party:
Miss McCord. honoree; Mesdames
Walter o. Allen, Emma Sutton,
Walter Groce. w. F. Case. Misses.
Frances Little. Fain and Shep-
herd.
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two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Harry, of
Spartanburg. S. c., are guests of
Miss Ada Bennett for few days.
Mrs. V. C. Burrowes, who was
called to Milwaukee, Wis, on ac-
count of the passing of her aunt,
Miss Mary B. Burke, several
weeks ago, has returned home ac-
cOmpanied by her children, Jimmy
and Elizabeth Caroline.
Miss Leona Lane returned to
her home on the Mills River road
today after being at Patton Mem
orial hospital for more than three
weeks following an operation.
Miss Marie JustuS spent the
weekend in Spartanburg, S. c.,
with Miss Sadie Marlborough.
Miss Frenche Reid, of Mills
River, was the weekend guest Of
Miss Clara Reid.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-08
Derby Winner to
Run Preakness
Brokers' Tip Faces New
Duel With Head Play

LOUISVILLE, KY, May s.
(UP).-Col. f. R. Bradley's Bro
ker's Tip. winner of Saturdays
Kentucky Derby, Sunday entrain-
cd for the East, where he will run
in the historic preakness at PAM
iico next Saturday.
There looms renewal of the
Brokers Tip-Head Play derby
duel at Pimlico, as both are eligi-
Bile. Brokers Tip is a sure starter.
The 49th running of the Ken
lucky Derby saw Bradley's sleek
black son of Black Toney come
cantering down in stirring
stretch drive to catch Head-Plav
by nose at the wire at odds Of
almost Q to /.
1t was the fourth derby victory
for the famous owner OF the Idle
Hour farm. and all Kentucky is
proud of his record feat.
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WEEKEND VISITORS
IN CITY

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Miller
had as weekend guests the lat,
ter's brother and sisters and
other relatives as follows: Mr.
Milton Drummond and Mr.. ano
Mrs. Henry Conyers, of Amherst,
Va. Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. O'Kelly
and son, Aubrey, of Lynchburg
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Moore and
sons. William and Raymond, OF
NockSville. They motored to Bre-
ward yesterday to attend re-
union of teachers and students al
Brevard Institute.
Among others who went to
Brevard for this picnic yesterday
were Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Jones
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd Edney, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Reed.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-08
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE

Having qualified as administra-
trix of the estate Of William Muir
raw colored, deceased, this is to
notify all persons having claims
against said estate to present
them to the undersigned on or
before May Sth, 1884. or this no.
ticc will be pleaded in bar of re,
covery: and all persons indebted
to said estate will make settle
ment at once with the under
signed. ~
This May 8, 1888.
DAISY RUTH MURRAY, Admx.
5-S-Mon-6tp
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-08
JUNGLE PICTURE
Is POSTPONED

The picture "Simba" which was
to have been shown at the Fetch
or high school auditorium on last
Thursday evening will be shown
this Thursday evening instead al
the high school.
"Simba" is an eight-reel Mar
tin Johnson picture. taken in the
African jungles. 1t depicts a ma,
tive lion hunt and an elephant
STAMPEDE.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-08
MORE DEAD ADDED TO
DIXIE STORM TOLL

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May g.
UP).-Six more dead added to
the South's large tornado fatali-
ties today when reports reached
here of a tornado which struck
west Tennessee late yesterday.
Upton county was the worst
hit and the heaviest damage was
done at Charleston. Thirty-tlve
were injured and 100000 dam
age was done.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-08
ROUND TABLE TO MEET

The Round Table department
of the Woman's Club will be en-
tertained on Wednesday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock by Mes
danes ]. E. Shipman and R. II.
Station at the home of Mrs. Ray
Arledge at 514 Fourth avenue
west.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-08
MRS. BALL JOINS
JENNINE BOWEN SHOP

Mrs. Lena Ball, who has had a
vide experience in the handling
of ladies' ready-to-wear with both
Keyser Long and Cabencss Gard
nier has become associated with
{ the Jennie Bowen shop.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-08
GUESTS OF THE BELLS

Mrs. Earl Wall, of Warsaw, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Bell; Mr.. John Durham, of Char
lotte. was also here for the week
end. Mr.. Bell, who has just re-
turned from trip in the interest
of Camp Mondamin, will leave
again this week for points in Mis-
SiSsippi and Florida.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-08

Sales and Jack Wilson.
Miss Gladys Wilson, of Ashe,-
vile, was the week end guest OF
Miss Martha Sales.
Miss Jennye Wolfe, Of Fletcher,
was the week end guest of her
sister, Mrs. w. V. Wilson, of Hen
Jacksonville.
Miss Vita Youngblood, was the
week end guest of her aunt, Mrs.
C.. f. Souther in Ashevillc.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-08
FORCES GIRL TO KILL
HIM WITH SHOTGUN
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work.
"Maybc you had better kill me
instead" said the farmland. and
handed the shotgun to Loretta.
"NOw you kill me, or I'll kill
all Of YOU" he told her.
81 pulled the trigger" she re-
lated, "but the gun still wouldn't
work. He came over and fixed it,
then stood against the wall and
told me to kill him, then to shoot
myself.
''I pulled the trigger. He fell
over"
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-08
SEWERS HONOR BRIDE
AND GROOM ELECT

DR.. and Mrs. Joseph r. Sewer
entertained Miss Ellen Fain and
Mr.. K. A. Bowen, whose marriage
will be social event of May the
twentieth. at a delightful dinner
at Fassifern yesterday. Later
they presented the popular young
couple with a wedding gift.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-08

Here is the region in which inten-
sive search was made for Peggy
McMath, kidnapped schoolgirl, and
her abductors. The McMaths'
home is in Harwichport; the child
was abducted outside the school
at Harwich Center; and the kid
napers placed fake telephone
calls from South Chatham. Boats
searched the Atlantic coast line
and islands in Cape Cod Bay.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-08
OF INTEREST TO WOVEN Rl

ton, today urged the house COM
I merce committee to speed a ia
vorable report upon the proposed
legislation.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-05-08
ROPER is HEARD

WASHINGTON. May s. (UP).
Secretary Roper, presenting the
administrations cOmprehen " e
program on railroad reorganiza-
Evening star., 1933-04-21

finals, the Charlotte Hall orator won q
gold medal, emblematic Of the cham
pionship.
william Sterling, the st. Mary's
Academy boy who won position Of alter
nate, was the fourth and last speaker
to be heard last night. He discussed
"Our Duties to the Constitution In
Crises" He cited present-day ills, and
problems and concluded that the re-
sponsibility for the National Govern
ment itself rested upon the people who
are citizens under that Government
He warned that unless 1t is supported
by its people, self-government will be
certain to founder. Sterling's oratory
was spirited and. at times, dramatic.
He spoke for minutes 80 seconds.
Seminary Entrant Next.
Louise Jones of the st. Mary's Female
Seminary was the second orator to be
heard, and she was the contests only
girl contender. Talking on "A Citizens
Privileges and Duties Under the Con-
stitution," Miss Jones was earnest and
interesting as an orator. There was q
refreshing forthrightneSs in her deliv-
cry, and her audience followed her
closely throughout her S minutes 80
seconds of speaking. After reviewing
all the benefits and guarantees which
the Constitution holds forth to its citi-
zens, she drew the conclusion that 1t
Is only just that the citizens owe the
Constitution in return a loving 10y
atty" She urged an appreciation Of
the virtues bestowed by the Constitu-
ton.
Joseph Brennon Payne Of the Mar
garet Brent High School was the third
Of the four orators to be introduced.
He spoke on 1.-The Makers of the Con-
stitution," and after reviewing the work
of Franklin. Madison, Robert Morris.
James Wilson, Washington and other
founders Of the American Government,
he paid tribute to the utter unselfishness
of these patriots. He was sincere IN
his oratory, which he accentuated with
Evening star., 1933-04-21
He spoke for 8 minutes ~

gestures. He spoke for 5 minutes ~
seconds.
In his Introductory to the competi-
ton. DR.. Hayden expressed his appreci-
alton to Randolph Leigh, founder Of
the contest, and to those responsible for
its administration, for the contribution
which the contest makes to good gov
srnment. He also commended The Star
for sponsoring the contest In Mary
land, Virginia and the District Of Co.
lumbia.
Following the last speech, the judges
wrote their ballots. During this period
the supporters Of the four speakers
Wed with one another in giving school
yells for their own spokesmen as well as
for their opponents. Good nature
marked the demonstration, and when
finally the verdict was announced by
Dr. Hayden, cheers for the vtctors were
heard not only from the Charlotte Hall
and the st. Mary's Academy section OF
the auditorium, but from all quarters.
The judges were DR.. M. w. Dicker-
son, M. M McCallip and Allison r. VIII
iiams. Music by the Charlotte Hall
Student Orchestra completed the pro-
gram.
speciaI Dispatch to The Star.
MCLEAN, Va, April 21.-Mary Cline
q senior In the Franklin Sherman High
Evening star., 1933-04-21

to speak. Mention of his name by DR..
Charles V. Hayden of Leonardtown was
a signal for lusty applause from his fel-
low students who packed the school
auditorium and who crowded about the
rear of the hall. Diab walked slowly
and confidently toward the front of the
stage, a tall, erect yet slightly stopped,
and composed figure of military bearing
in his olive drab uniform of his school.
He spoke on Origins of the Constitu-
ton" and reviewed the sources from
which the American instrument of
Government came and the steps which
ultimately resulted in the Constitution.
He talked for minutes so seconds.
Diab's voice was strong, yet expressive,
and he is looked upon as strong con-
tender for the Maryland championship.
In addition to the right to represent
st. Mary's County in the Maryland
Evening star., 1933-04-21

School, won the local oratorical contest,
speaking on THE Virginia Plan" Mis-
Cline, who Is the daughter Of Rev. and
Mrs. r. G. Cline Of Mclean. is prom
inent In class and athletic activities.
Wesley Dodge of Mclean placed
second, his topic being John Marshall
and the Constitution" The I'VE other
orators, with their TOPICS. were: Robert
Kadel, 1.-The Origin Of the Constitu-
ton; Ruby Herring Madison and the
Constitution; Virginia Thompson,
"Washington and the Constitution" (;
Peggy Stalcup, THE Constitution Of the
United States" and Roberta Day, "The
Birth Of . Nation"
The judges were &. o. Fippen, Mrs.
Leonard Nordlie and Howard Hedinger.
The awards will be made at graduation.
Evening star., 1933-04-21
Juniors to Give Comedy.

OAKTON, Va, April q (speciaD.-
The Junior class of Oakton High School
will present q three-act comedy, 1.-THE
Coming Of Caroline" tomorrow night
The cast includes Donald Chilcott
Rebecca Rice, Anne Stuntz, Edwin
Fouche, Maurice Sherwood, Elizabeth
Hawse, Margaret Moore, Mary Kam-
mermeier, Chester Moreland, Leonard
Robertson and John Sherwood.
Evening star., 1933-04-21
ST. MARYS COUNTY
ORATOR SELECTED
Sergi Remby Diab, Entrant
From Charlotte Hall,
Captures First.

Sergi Remby Diab of the Charlotte
Hall School will represent ST. Mary's
County in the Maryland State finals of
the tenth national oratorical contest as
the result Of his victory in that county's
concluding meet last night at Char
lotte Hall.
The fourth and last Maryland county
champion will be chosen at La Plata at
8 o'clock tonight when five school
spokesmen will compete for the right
to represent Charles County in the
coming State finals.
List of Speakers.
Tonight's speakers, and their orations
in the order in which they will be
heard, follow:
Harry Anderson of the Lackey High
School. The Civil War, the Supreme
Test of the Constitution"
Henry Estevez of the La Plata High
School, why We Should Support the
Constitution
Harold K. AmeS of the Glasva High
School, The Immortal Lincoln and the
Effects of the Civil War on the Con-
stitution."
Eleanor Wheeler of the Nanjemoy
High School, Personalities OF the Con-
stitution.'
Betty Istvan of the Hughesville High
School The Constitution"
F. B. Gwynn, superintendent OF
Charles County Schools, will preside
over tonight's meeting. The judges
will be DR.. Walter j. Greenleaf, spe-
cialist in high school education in the
United States Office of Education; w.
D. Doutwel, editor of publications,
United States Office of Education, and
H. M. Keyser, secretary and counsel
of the Potomac Electric Power Co.
Evening star., 1933-04-21
Competition Is Close.

Last nights finals at Charlotte Hall
were particularly spirited. Close compe-
tition was feature of the oratory and
the decision which rated the speakers
was not overwhelmingly one-sided
William Sterling, speaking for st.
Marys Academy, won second honors
and is official alternate to the cham
pion, Sergi Diab.
Sergi Diab was the first contestant
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
u. S. WHEAT CROP TO
Be SMALLEST SINCE
Low POINT OF 1904
Production to Be Below Re.
quirements For First Time
This Century

Washington, May 1l.-tR-The
smallest wheat crops since 1904 and
the first this century below domestic
consumption needs was in prospect
Thursday as natures mighty hand in
cutting down the nations wheat sur
plus was registered in government
statistics.
= The crop reporting boards esti-
mate Of winter wheat production was
$337 ,485 900 bushels. The estimated
production-which compares with an
average Of $509, 436, 900 bushels for the
period 1921 1890 of winter wheat
is the result of the heaviest abandon
ment Of acreage ever recorded In this
country, 80 per cent, due to bad
weather conditions.
On the basis of planting intentions
spring wheat production would APP
proximate 267 ST. 900 bushels, and the
total crop of all wheat, Cos, O00, 900
bushels.
Wheat production in this country
has exceeded that figure every year
since 1904, the only time this Gen.
fury that 1t has been below coo, 000, 900
bushels.
While a smaller crop this year is
seen as help in cutting down the
surplus, expected to be about 800 O00.-
600 bushels on July l, to thousands
Of farmers it is tragedy.
In Kansas, the biggest producer of
winter wheat, farmers have aban-
doned 48 per cent Of the area sown
to the crop last fau-which means
that in order to realize an income
comparable with recent lean years, q
sharp price increase will be essential
to offset the effects of weather.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
Geneva Is Startled
By German Statement

Geneva, May 1l.-(P)-Geneva was
startled Thursday by declaration
by Foreign Minister Konstantin Won
Neurath of Germany that whatever
reductions in ornaments are achieved
under the British plan Germany will
be compelled to supplement her arm
aments and increase her army"
This declaration, published in the
journal Of the German League Of Ma
lions Union, expressed considerable
dissatisfaction with the British arms
plan, which Is under consideration at
present by the disarmament confer
ence.
It came at a time when the confer
ence was practically suspended be-
cause of conflicting views.
The German foreign minister, IN q
signed article, declared in his judy
ment there Is no hope for prohibi-
ton OF air ornaments or bombing air.
craft.
The disarmament conference, he
said, has demonstrated that the heav-
ily-armed states have no desire to
disarm.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
Says British Hostile
To German Excuses

London, May 1l.-(P)HSir John
Simon, British foreign secretary, has
informed Chancellor Hitler's special
envoy of what Sir John termed the
prevailing English sentiment con-
corning recent events in the inter-
nal policy of Germany"
Sir John conferred with the envoy,
DR.. Alfred Rosenberg, privately. An
swering questions in the House Of
Commons Wednesday, the foreign Sc
cretary said:
HE gave me some information as
to recent events in the internal policy
of Germany and I explained to him
with equal frankness the prevailing
sentiment in this country on the sub
ject."
The Daily Herald says Sir John
bluntly told DR.. Rosenberg that strong
feeling was aroused in Britain by
treatment of Jews in Germany and
that no support for German schemes
could be expected from British public
opinion.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-05-11
Will Ask Indictment
OF Girls Kidnapers

Harwichport. Mass, May 11.-lR)E
The commonwealth was ready Thurs
day to go before a grand jury to seek
indictments for the kidnapping OF 10
vear-old Margaret McMath.
Chief of police E. E. Hall OF Har-
wich and state detective Lieutenant
Ernest Bradford said Wednesday night
their cases against Kenneth and Cyril
Buck, brothers, were complete and
announced there would be no other
arrests. The Buck brothers were held
in 100000 bail each, Kenneth charg-
ed with kidnapping and extortion and
Cyril with extortion.
Orders were issued Wednesday for
a meeting of grand jurors at Bran
stable Monday. District Attorney VIII
liam G. Crossley indicated he would
bring the brothers to trial as soon
as the law would permit, possibly on
June S.