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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-04-20
NOTICE SALE OF LAND FOR
DIVISION

By virtue of a decree of the
Superior Court of Rowan County
rendered on the 10Th day of Feb
ruary, 1884, in a certain special
proceeding, No. 90S, and by an or
der of resale rendered on the 10Th
day of April, 1884, in the matter
of "Rettie V. Pinyan, ct al. VS. Pearl
Kepley Trexler. ct all, the under
signed commissioner will offer for
sale, and sell at public auction for
cash to the highest bidder at the
courthouse door in the City of
Salisbury. N. c., in said County of
Rowan, at II o'clock NJ, on
MONDAY, APRIL 30th, 1884.
the following described real estate:
First tract or lot: Beginning at
a stake On the South corner at the
intersection of Park Avenue and
Green Street, and runs in a
South Westerly direction with
Green Street 100 feet, more or
less, TO a stake in the edge of an
alley; thence in a South Easterly
direction with alley, so feet to a
stake; thence in a North Easterly
direction and parallel with said
Green Street 100 feet, more or less,
to a stake in the edge of Park Ave
nue.; thence in a North Westerly
direction with Park Avenue SO
feet to the beginning, being lot
No. l in Block 1872 as shown by the
Central Land Company's map of
East Salisbury; being also all the
lands described in deed of 18th
October, 1906, from Central Land
Company to ]. A. Kepley, regis
tered in Book No. 112 Of Deeds
page 266, in the office of the Reg
lister of Deeds of Rowan County:
North Carolina, which said deed is
hereby referred to and made a part
of this petition, and description.
Second Tract or lot: One lot in
the East Ward of the City of Sal
isbury, N. c., same being lot num-
Der two in Block number 1872, a.
per map of the Central Land Com
pany recorded in the office of the
Register of Deeds for Rowan
County, to which reference is here
by made for further description
and particulars; being also all the
lands described in deed Of Is
March, 1920, from the Contra
Land Company to J. A. Kepley
registered in Book Nc. $50 Of
Deeds, page y, in the office of thu
Register of Deeds for Rowan
County, North Carolina, which
said deed is hereby referred to ane
made a part of this description.
This the 10Th day of April, 1884
D. L. KEPLEY, Commissioner
April 2O-27.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-04-20
Roach Is Named
To Succeed Pou

Raleigh-The North Carolina
Highway and Public Works com
mission named Jack Roach of
Statesville to head its prison di-
Roach succeeds George Ross Pou,
whose formal resignation was ac-
!cepted. Pou quit the post to enter
the race for congress from the
fourth district to succeed his latt
father, Representative Edward W
IPou, dean of the house, who dice
April 1.
No successor was named tx
Roach, who served under Pou a.
assistant head of the prison d.vis-
ion. Roach's former duties will
be apportioned to prison inspectors
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-04-20

Five thousand schools are re-
ported closed, but the boys who
know more than their parents and
teachers will not probably worry
about that.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-04-20

They tell us hat parents must
keep up with their children, but
they don't say what to do when we
get all out of breath doing so.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-04-20

The automobile is said to broaden
our horizon, but the PETERS on the
back seat can't seem to see beyond
the windshield.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-04-20

The people are urged to warm
up toward strangers but some of
them warm us up SO that we no,
under the collar.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-04-20

In spite of all they say about
over production, the kid element
say there is eve any over pro-
duction of doughnuts.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-04-20

The people of North Carolina
shout for increased expenditures.
up to the time the tax bills come
in.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-04-20

In the old days they sought for
the fountain of youth, but the soda
seems to meet all needs
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-04-20
HIDING IN PARIS

HIDING IN PARIS
A police raid on a mysterious
and secluded villa in Paris Sunday
revealed that Leon Trotzky, exiled
soviet leader. of Russia. had been
living there for three months in
secrecy. fearing attacks on his life.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-04-20

Automobiles are wrecked on soft
shoulders, and their drivers also
often get into trouble by leaning
on other kinds of shoulders.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-04-20
ISEIZE LIQUOR CAR

SEIZE LIQUOR CAR
Forsyth county officials on Sat
urday night captured an automo-
bile loaded with 100 gallons OF
whisky. After being chased eight
miles the two occupants of the
car made their escape.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-04-20
MILLIONS

MILLIONS
President Roosevelt wa told
Sunday that $255,ooo,ooo was
spent in giving employment to
goo, 900 young men during the first
wear of the civilian conservation
CORPS.
Evening star., 1934-10-24
MISSION INSTITUTE
MEETS FOR STUDY
800 Women, Representing 1S De.
nominations, Convene at
First Congregational.

Mrs. Benjamin w. Meeks, presi-
dent of the Women's Council of the
Washington Federation of Churches
presided over the final meeting of
the Missionary Institute today in the
First Congregational Church, where
some 300 women. representing l8 de-
nominations, gathered to study
American and foreign missionary
work. Rev. William L. Darby, presi-
dent of the local Federation of
Churches, opened the meeting.
Two outstanding books were Sc
lected for the study periods in which
the true picture of missionary
achievements was given. "orientaIs
in American Life" was interpreted
by Mrs. Joy Elmer Morgan, head of
the Baltimore Conference, Womens
Home Missionary Society, while the
study on foreign missions, japanese
Women Speak" was presented by
Mrs. E H. Silverthorn, director of
missionary education, Presbyterian
Churches Of America
At mass meeting last night, Miss
Margaret Slattery. religious author
and lecturer from Boston. was the
principal speaker. Her address this
afternoon was 10 deal with vital
problems in missionary work.
Among the local ministers taking
part IN the three-day sessions we're
Rev Benjamin w Meeks. Rev Allen
A. stockdale and Mr.. Darby.
Evening star., 1934-10-24
THREE BALL00NISTS
GIVEN FLYING CROSS
Award of Heroism Earned by Saw
ing instruments Valued
by Science.

Their gallantry in remaining with
the plunging wreckage Of their huge
stratosphere balloon until just before
it crashed in a Nebraska cornf1eld has
Won the Distinguished Flying Cross,
highest American award for heroism
in the air, for Maj William E. KEEP
ner. Capt Albert w. Stevens and Capt
Orvil A. Anderson. members of the
crew of the National Geographic So
ciety-Army Air Corps Stratosphere
balloon of last Summer.
After struggling through wild
plunge of their torn balloon to save
the scientific records they had ac-
cumulated, the three officers took to
their parachutes at the last moment,
the War Department explained today
in announcing the awards.
The citation accompanying the
awards of the cross reads:
For extraordinary achievement
while participating in an aerial fight
When the balloon became disabled
through circumstances beyond human
control the officers attempted, under
most adverse and hazardous condi-
tions, to successfully land the dis
abled aircraft in order to preserve
the scientific records that had been
obtained.
by the exercise of cool judgment
and foresight under these conditions,
certain scientific records were saved
and the disabled aircraft was aban-
doned only when it was clearly evident
that not to do so would prove disas-
trous to human life"
Evening star., 1934-10-24
FURTHER SLASHES
IN NGASOL|NE PRICE
THREATENED HERE
Major Companies Again Cut
and Independents Plan
to RetaIiate.
SCALE TODAY HOVERS
AROUND 12-CENT MARK
Large Distributors Blame Low
Water Rate-Foes Charge
Differential Attacked.

A "real" price slash in the current
gasoline price war was threatened to-
day by independent dealers after the
major companies cut another half cent
of their retail quotations with the
opening of business this morning.
The major fuel distributors posted
a price of IL cents a gallon, and a
small group of independent dealers
retaliated by dropping to IL cents
The independents, however, did not
act in unison, for prices of 1l12 cents
and of IL cents also were maintained
by some of them.
A conference of distributors Of un-
branded straight" gasoline was set
for this afternoon at which the pos
sibility of underselling the larger COM
panies was considered. A decision on
the new price probably will be an
nounced early tomorrow.
Today's cut is the sixth by the ma jor
distributors since the warfare started
two weeks ago. The price then was
16.f cents. making total of 4.8 cents
cut from the usual price to date.
The larger companies blame the
situation on an over-supply of gaso-
line shipped to the Eastern seaboard
by water. but the Independents dis
pute that, charging the price reduc-
tions are a deliberate effort to end
the one-cent differential allowed the
dealers in unbranded motor fuel
after long battle nearly year ago.
l3 CENTS AT BALTIMORE
Evening star., 1934-10-24
MRS. SHERMAN IMPROVES
Club Leader, injured by Bus, Has
Chance to Recover.

Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman. TO-
club leader, today was reported to
have a fair chance for recovery from
injuries suffered Friday when struck
by a Capital Transit Co. bus at Sew
enteenth and K streets.
At first thought to have a skull
fracture. Mrs. Sherman remained un-
conscious for more than "a hours
Later it was found that this was due
70 a brain conclusion.
While her condition still is consid-
cred serious. Mrs. Sherman is reported
10 have shown great improvement IN
the past ~ hours.
Evening star., 1934-10-24
GEORGE S. WILSON
ESTATE is $182,558
Will of Former Board of Public
Welfare Head Is Filed-Chil.
dren Share Fortune.

George S. Wilson, former head of
the Board of Public Welfare, left an
estate valued at s182,5ss. it was dis
closed today when his will was filed
for probate in the District Supreme
Court.
The estate consisted Of $28O5S in
real estate and personal property, in
Guiding cash, stocks and bonds valued
at S154,500.
The petition for probate, filed
through Attorney William H. Baden
of the Washington Loan & Trust
Co.. said he is survived by daughter,
Fannie S. Wilson, and two sons,
George S. Wilson; jr., and James S.
Wilson. After making provision for
the daughter, the will directed the
balance of the estate be divided
equally between the sons.
Evening star., 1934-10-24
LICENSED AIRPLANES
AND PILOTS DECREASE
Increased Requirements Partly
Responsible for Drop-student
Permits Show Big Gain.

The number of pilots and airplanes
holding Department of Commerce
licenses decreased during the past
year. according to a report made pub
ic yesterday by the Bureau of Air
Commerce as Of October /.
There were 1882 pilots and 6.7es
aircraft holding active licenses Octo-
Der !, as compared with 1915 pilots
and 6992 aircraft on October !. 1893
Pilot license decrease Is due in part
to the reversion OF many private and
solo licenses 10 the student grade
when the private pilot requirements
were raised and issuance Of new solo
licenses was discontinued. as shown
oy an increase In student licenses
from eoss 20 l9tss during thu year
For the District Of Columbia the re-.
port shows 20 licensed aircraft. 4 un.
licensed alfcraf, and slldera a9a
licensed pilols and q glider Fliota oi
he lnsal pilots iAi hold ifanspoFt
lissnss : limited commercial hrsnsss
"a pflsas ACsnssa and = amateur
Asentst
Evening star., 1934-10-24
STEWARD DISPUTES
COMPTON CHARGES
Contradicts Educators Claim
Civil Service Workers Re-
main Mentally Static.

The National Federation of Federal
Employees today. called to task DR..
Karl T. Compton, president of the
Massachusetts, Institute of Technol-
ogy. for statements revealing a fun
damental misconception of a civil
service" The remarks were supposed
to have been made before the Presi-
dents Aviation Commission
DR.. Compton is quoted as having
said "a man who is once qualified
under present civil service laws is not
supposed to need to learn anything
more"
Luther c. Steward, president of the
federation, said in reply that thou
sands of employees are constantly bet
ter fitting themselves for their tasks
by special courses and training, and
the very existence Of civil service pro-
lection is a stimulus to that trend"
Steward added that "the fact that
the president Of such an outstanding
institute of learning makes a public
statement which reveals such a star
tling lack of understanding of the es-
sence of the civil service problem
should indicate the need for real
education on that subject"
Evening star., 1934-10-24

The famous old racing yacht Amer
lea. long a landmark at the Naval
Academy at Annapolis, Md, is to be
reconditioned.
Secretary Swanson announced today
the department will open bids for the
work next Tuesday. The figures sub
mitted by contractors will determine
the exact extent Of the work TO be
done. One phase will include repairs
10 the huh. while another will include
restoration for use under sail.
The America. which triumphed over
the Royal Yacht squadron regatta on
coves. England. IN August 1881, has
been Q, Annapolis since 1871. when
ahe was purchased for ti from repre-
ssnsatives of the Eastern Yacht Corp.
NaFblfhsad. Mass
Tns secretary said the May desires
70 iaks sssps 70 pfsvsn. iYtAsf %.
Evening star., 1934-10-24
BY a Staff Correspondent of The Star.

BY Stan Correspondent OF Inc star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. October "a
Trapped by fire on the second floor of
their home, near Franconia, shortly
before midnight last night. a mother
and her two daughters were burned
to death while the father and son
stood helpless nearby. The home and
several outbuildings were completely
destroyed.
Victims of the fire were Mrs. Nellie
Wise, wife of Philip Wise, employe
of the Washington Navy Yard, and
her two daughters, Miss Beatrice Wise,
10. recent honor graduate of Lee
Jackson High School, and Frances
Wise, IL, freshman student at Lee
Jackson.
The father, who escaped death by
jumping from a second-story window.
was severely burned about the arms
and chest.
Lower Floor Enveloped.
According to the son, Woodrow
Wise, 10. who escaped uninjured
by leaping from a irst-story window,
the lower floor of the frame building
was in flames when he awoke. He
slept on the first floor. The fire appar-
Evening star., 1934-10-24
Further Cuts in Gasoline Prices
Predicted by Dealers.

BALTIMORE, October "a (P)-
The gasoline price war in this sector
may reach new extreme. according
to H. A. Crouthamel, president of the
independent gasoline dealers of the
State.
II guess the next thing will be to
give away an automobile with every
five gallons a man buys" Crouthamel
commented when new price Slashes
were made.
. So intense has been the price cutting
that major companies are selling gaso-
line at l3 cents gallon. including
tax, a reduction of more than 5l2 cents
within 10 days. At least one inde-
pendent dealer quoted IL cents.
Independent dealers met Monday to
discuss developments and considered
plans to end the price battle
officials of the major companies
have expressed a determination to
keep their prices within a p cent a
gallon of those underselling them.
Evening star., 1934-10-24
MARINE BRIGADE
SLASH|SPLANNED
Some High Officers Feel
Sixth Unit Should Be
"BoiIed Down."

A study is under way in Marine
Corps Headquarters that may slash
Washington's 9Th Brigade of Marine
Reserves from its present brigade
status down to couple of war
strength battalions, to make the paper
set-up conform to the actual number
of men on hand in the various out
fits.
This was learned today. when it be-
came known that Maj. Gen. John H.
Russell, the commandant, and his ad-
visers, are studying recommendations
made by Brig. Gen. Richard P. Will
liams, in charge of reserves at head
quarters. It is problematical when
the program will be in final shape.
"Too Ambitious"
1t is known that some high ranking
officials in the service feel the local
organization, as now drawn for Wash
ington and nearby Maryland and Vir-
ginia, is too ambitious and that the
time has come to simmer it down
Thy contend the Washington outfit
has not realized its anticipated
strength in numbers and that the new
organization should be boiled down"
to the actual figures now on hand.
AS at present organized, the 6th
Marine Brigade totals little over 915
men. If the reorganization is pushed
through by Gen. Russell, it is antici-
pated that the land, under First
Lieut. Leon Brusiloff, numbering about
60 men, will be retained and encour-
aged to attain full strength. The
medical outfits now total about 40
men and these, too, it is expected, will
be fostered.
Companies Not Filled.
There are three line battalions, each
one having five companies. The
peace-time company strength is set
at so men, but officials say the local
outfits are not built up even to peace
strength.
Marine Corps headquarters officials
said today that two war strength bat
talions would number about 800 men.
The 9th Brigade of Marine Corps Re-
serves now numbers about 700 actual
fighting men, according to the Of
cials
Commanding the local Reservists is
Lieut. Col. ]. j. Staley. who spends
part of his time at the Navy De-
partment, assisting with Reserve mat
tiers. A brigade would total about
1000 men, according to naval au-
thorities
Evening star., 1934-10-24
JUDGES TO NAME
MISS HALLOWEEN
rs Contestants Appear as
Committee Selects
Beauty Court.

From a list of 25 contestants a
committee headed by Clifford K
Bergman this afternoon will select
Miss Halloween. II, who as queen will
head the Halloween parade up Con-
stitution avenue on the evening OF
october 81. A group to serve as men,
bers of the festival court also will be
chosen from the 25.
The candidates for queen, repre-
senting business and civic organiza-
tions, will vie for the title in the Offices
of the Greater National Capital Com
mittee, Room 204, Star Building
Bergman will be aided in naming the
winner by Mrs. Edna Knight Gasch,
president of the Soroptimist Club;
Miss Anne Fuller Abbott, Charles Bit
finger and Felix Mahoney, well-known
artists who are members of the COM
mittee.
To Wear Costumes.
During the selection each contestant
will be dressed in the costume she is to
wear if selected queen or a member of
the festival court. Ingenuity of cos
tune, poise and attractiveness will be
considered in the judging. A silver cup
will be awarded the young woman
chosen queen.
The festival court, with the queen
and her attendants, is to be a feature
of the celebration The presidential
suite at the Willard Hotel will be
turned over to them preceding the
parade. From there they will be es-
corted to Sixth street and Constitution
avenue, formation point for the pa
rade, which is to begin moving up
Constitution avenue to Seventeenth
street at 7:30 o'clock.
Brook Johns King of ReveIry.
After passing the reviewing stand
on the avenue between Fifteenth and
Seventeenth streets. the queen and her
ladies will leave their float and be
escorted to their regal platform by
the king of revelry, Brook Johns. and
from there review the remainder of
the parade.
Ben T. Webster, chairman of the
Halloween celebration, said indica-
tions are that more than 900 march
ers will participate in the parade
He called attention to tomorrow be-
ing the last day for parade entries
to be filed and urges those who
have not sent in their lists of en-
tries to phone them in to the Greater
National Capital Committee.
Evening star., 1934-10-24
LANSING ESTATE LISTS
S265,725 IN PROPERTY
Petition Seeking Authorization Of
Distribution Is Filed for
Executor

Property valued at s265,725 was left
by Mrs. Eleanor Foster Lansing. widow
Of the former Secretary of State, it
was disclosed today in District Su-
preme Court.
The petition seeking court author
ization for distribution of the estate.
consisting of s250,000 in personal
property and Sl5,725 in real estate,
was filed by Attorney Clyde D. Garrett
on behalf of the executor, John Foster
Bulles. Justice Oscar r. Luhring
signed an order granting this request.
Mrs. Lansing, who died August l8
at Henderson Harbor, N Y, left a
will, which was filed here several days
ago.
Evening star., 1934-10-24
Trapped in Home, Woman
And 2 Daughters Die in Fire
Father and Son Helpless to Rescue Vic
tins of Midnight Blaze Near Ale1an-
dria as Several Buildings Burn.

emily started near wood stove down.
stairs, he said.
The house was enveloped by flames
when fire apparatus from Alexandria
arrived on the scene. Firemen sue
ceeded in saving an adjoining store
building. owned by Henry Wise, grand
father of the girls. by throwing water
from a nearby well over it.
All of the furniture in the Wise
home, a garage and two hen houses
were destroyed. The entire loss was
estimated to be more than $1,000.
June Honor Student.
Beatrice Wise, the elder daughter,
graduated an honor student at Lee
Jackson High School in June, 1882.
She had been editor of the school
paper.
Wise told firemen that he jumped
from the second floor in order to
catch his wife and daughters, whom
he had told to follow him out of the
window. Finding them trapped after
he had escaped. the frantic father
tried to fight his way back through
the fame-swept building. Firemen
we're forced to hold him to prevent
his re-entering the burning structure.
Evening star., 1934-10-24
HOLLYWOOD HEALTHY
Melcher Tells Students Condi-
tions Are Different Than Painted.

Stressing the value of a sound edu-
cation for the film actor and the
requirements necessary in sports and
the knowledge of outdoor things, Ed
ward de s. Melcher, dramatic critic
Of The Star, addressed members OF
the Marjorie Webster School today
Mr.. Melcher dwelled on the healthy
aspects of Hollywood" in contrast TO
the drab stories that emanate from
there, and illustrated his remarks with
references to some of the major
screen players whom he interviewed
in the studios this Summer.
The life of the average motion
picture player is not one long round
of gayety," said Mr. Melcher. 1T Is
devoted, for much of the time, to long
and arduous sieges of training. both
mental and physical. necessary for
the new role to be undertaken. When
not in the studios the Hollywood star
probably leads healthier life than
the average business man"
The value Of dramatic criticism and
what the reviewer looks for" were
also referred to-and mention was
made Of the splendid work OF some
OF the local amateur theatric groups
in Washington in which several Web
ster School members are enrolled.
Evening star., 1934-10-24
america, Old Racing Yacht,
To Be Reconditioned by Nauy

terioration Of the America and pos
sible loss of the vessel.
Once a Confederate vessel, she was
captured by Union forces and used
during the Civil War on blockade
duty of the Atlantic Coast. Later
she was used as a school ship at the
academy until 1873. when she was
sold to Gen Benjamin =. Butler. The
America remained in his family until
1917. when Charles II. w. Foster OF
Boston purchased her.
This vessel. which brought Amer
icas cup 20 the United States more
than three quarters OF century aeo
was turned over 10 the Naval Acad-
emy with the understanding shs
would be kept Ip by the service A
proposal was msds during the recent
America Cup races " tow the cid
yacht - Newport, y q a. Q feature
~ that contest fnapsetions however
kAosed ths wsa lrady nA1le.