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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
Petition of Class | Railroads
for More Time After
December 81 Is
Turned Down
HEARINGS WILL BE
STARTED JANUARY 6
Roads Sought Continuance
on Ground Loss of Reve-
nue., Even in Face of In
creased Business, Would
Harm Financial Structure;
Inaugurated April, 1885

Washington, Dec. 19.-(AFD- The
Interstate Commerce Commission to-
day refused to the petition of Class
I railroads to extend beyond Decem-
Der 81 emergency freight surchages
expiring on that date.
The roads, claiming emergency
charges yielded $1o,OoO,0OO monthly,
have asked continuation pending
hearings on their application for gen
eral revision of the rate structure.
Initial hearings are slated January
Two commissioners dissented from
the majority opinion denying the ex-
tension.
The roads have asked continuation,
claiming loss of revenue from the en-
Urgency charges, in spite of increases
in volume from improved industrial
conditions, would harm their financial
structure.
The commission said:
"The unmistakeable conclusion from
these figures is the emergency which
we undertook to meet in our original
decision in March, 1885. does not exist.
A continuing revival of industry ap-
pears likely to result in a further in
crease in traffic, and no sharp gen.
eral increase in operating expenses
is Immediately in prospect.
AIS before pointed out, the carriers
and those supporting their petition
CnntinlIed IN Paca Tue
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
Must Have Bread by Spring
In Face of Rationing of
Fats Already Put
In Effect
ALLOWANCES RATED
ON SIZE OF FAMILY
Nation Must Increase Its
Wheat Imports Although
Reductions in Foreign Pur-
chases Had Been Made;
Grave Difficulties Attend
This Move

Berlin, Dec. 19.-(AP)-The third
Reich strove today to find the bread
it must have by spring.
An iron clamp pinched the already
slim trickle of butter and fat pro-
ducts to the German consumer. Now,
experts affirm the Reich must face
the prospect of empty domestic bread
bins by April.
To get the wheat to make the bread
Germany eats means going abroad,
and there lie grave difficulties.
The stringencies imposed on Ger
man households in preserving dwind-
ling food supplies were disclosed yes
terday by the issuance of ration cards
for butter and lard.
Under new orders, allowances of
fats will be pro-rated according to the
size of the family. Purchases will be
limited to 80 per cent of October con-
sumption each month, starting Jan
uary 1.
Agricultural estimates agreed Ger
many must increase wheat importa-
tions after having reduced them in
1885 to 100000 tons, as compared with
605,000 tons the year before.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
1886 Rains
Set Record
At Raleigh

Raleigh, Dec. 10 (AP)-Heavy
rains here today gave Raleigh a
new annual rainfall record at
6S.57 inches for 1886, the heaviest
in so years.
The Previous high for Raleigh
was 63.41 inches in 1891, Lee Den
son, in charge of the Weather
Bureau, said the continued rains
were causing serious flood con-
ditiOns in the Neuse river, with
water nearly 10 feet deep at Kin
ston and still rising. 1t was al
ready some four feet in flood. At
GOldsbOrO the river had reached
stand at 300 feet, about seven
feet above bank level.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
3 Officers
Are O1lSted
In Escape

Pottsville. Pa, Dec. 10 (AP)-
County Prison Warden Herbert Cos
lin and two aides were dismissed to-
day for gross negligence" because
Of the escape of Joseph Bruno, serving
life term for the Kellayres election
eve massacre.
Fired with Goslin were Deputy War
den Robert Walker and Prison Guard
irwin, with whom Bruno went to a
dentists office just before his escape
yesterday. 80
The county commissioners also of
Tered $1,000 reward for the capture of
the life-termer.
Bruno was the object of search for
police of nine states today.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
EnYe VIII
Start Dutv
F0rthzOith

Raleigh, Dec. 10 (AP)-Thad Eure,
of Winton, accepted an appointment
today to serve as secretary of state
in the interim before he assumes Of
flee in January, for the term to which
he was elected in November.
In a brief statement issued after
conference with Governor Ehringhaus,
Eure said, in part
"In accordance with the will of the
people and my own desire, gladly
accept the opportunity to serve them
these few days before my constitu-
tional term begins, although it en-
tails much personal sacrifice on the
part of myself and my family at
this particular time"
Eure will succeed Charles G.. Pow
ell, appointed secretary of state three
weeks ago, when Stacy Wade resign
e dto accept a social security job.
Powell will become chairman of the
State Unemployment Compensation
Board.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
FROMPOWERF|RM
Carolina Company's $780,
600 Rate Slash Good
News to Consumers
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.


Raleigh, Dec. ia Christmas pre-
sent to electricity users which will
amount to $55O,O0O by the end of the
year has been announced by the Car
DINA Power and Light Company and
the North Carolina Utilities Commits
Sion as the result of series OF con-
Ierences extending over a period OF
several months, Chairman Stanley
Wlnborne, of the Utilities Commits
sion, pointed out today. This fifth
reduction in rates, announced by the
Carolina Power and Light Company
and the State Utilities Commission
Yesterday, will affect $4,000 residential
Customers and some $4,000 CONNER
clal customers, giving them one of the
lowest rates in the United States,
which will save them at least $3.50, 900
year as compared with the rates
watch have been in effect until now,
Commissioner WinbOrne pointed Out.
This latest rate reduction Is the
NTH which the Carolina Power ana
Light Company has made since jan
uaiy l. 1888, in cooperation with the
state Utilities Commission, these i've
reductions making the present rates
amount to $1,615,0OO a year less than
the people were paying four years
ago. Commissioner Winborne SAID
The total reduction in utility rates
since December, 1882, including gas
and telephone companies as We'll d.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
Staying CONFESSED
BY KANNAPOLIS MAN
Carpenter Admits He Fired in Dark"
killing Leonard Dawes, Fol-
lowing After Him

Kannapolis, Dec. 19.-(AP)-Police
Chief Ira Chapman said Pearl Car
penter, Karnapolis man, confessed to-
day he shot and killed Leonard Dawes
%, textile employee, here last night.
Chapman quoted Carpenter as say
ing he shot in the dark without know
ing who was following" him.
Dawes, brother of Dewey Dawes
head of the local Young Democratic
Club, was shot about 9 o'clock last
night. His body was found lying near
a baseball park by passerby shortly
after midnight.
Chief Chapman said Dawes and the
accused man were together early in
the evening and Carpenter had been
drinking.
Persons living near the scene said
they heard three shots, but only one
bullet, from 45-calibre pistol, struck
Dawes, entering his head just above
the ear.
Carpenter was placed in Jail on a
murder charge.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
Relief Program for Fiscal
Year Starting Next July
Will Wait Until
the Spring
WILL KNOW NEEDS
BETTER LATER ON
New Allotment of Funds
Required To Meet WPA
Costs Until June 80, Pas
sage During First Week of
Congress, Meeting Jan
uary S, Will Be Asked

Washington, Dec. 19.-(AP)-Quick
congressional approval was sought to-
day for President Roosevelt's reuest
for an immediate $5O0,O0O,OOO relief
appropriation.
Current funds are expected to last
only another month, making action
necessary early in January if the pro-
gram is to proceed without Interrupt
ton.
would ask for the appropriation, de-
signed to meet WPA costs until June
80, during the first week of Congress.
1t conXenes January 5.
Estimates for relief needs in the
next fiscal year will not be submitted
until spring, in order to obtain a bet
ter idea of future needs.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.

Raleigh, Dec. 19.-The State School
Commission is heartily in favor of
providing school buses with all steel
bodies and of providing as many new
school buses as are needed-provided
the General Assembly will appropriate
the money for this purpose, Executive
Secretary Lloyd Griffin said today.
But the commission cannot buy any
new buses of any kind whatever I'M
less the General Assembly will sup
ply the money. While some people
seem to think that the school COM
mission has unlimited funds at it's dis
posal, and that the only reason it
doesn't buy new buses and pay teach
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
Cuban President May Be
0usted For Refusing To
Sign Sugar Tax Measure
Batisa Forces Bill Through Cuban House of Represen-
tatves Over Protest of RESIDENT Seen as Lever To
Impeach Nations Chief Executive

Havana, Dec. 19.-(AP)-Cuban
congressional leaders opposed to
President Miguel Gomez met Sc
cretly again today to discuss pos
sigle impeachment proceedings
against him.
They allegedly discussed latest
development in the dispute over
the $1,5OO,OOO sugar tax bill which
President Gomez has signified he
will veto.
The bill, which the army seeks
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
New N. c.. Social
Act Is Approved

Washington, Dec. 10 (AP)-The
Social Security Board approved to-
day the North Carolina unemplOy-
ment insurance act passed We'd
nesday at a special session of the
State legislature.
Approval of the North Carolina
act completed enactment of UNI
employment laws in social securi-
ty region four, including the Dis
trict of Columbia, West Virginia,
Maryland, Virginia and North
Carolina.
The North Carolina statute was
brought here Thursday by State
officials,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
School Commission Would
Buy Buses If 1t Had Funds
But 1t Can Do Only What legislature Authorizes 1t To
Do; Big Problem for Com ing Assembly Is To Raise
Money Being Dema nded on All Sides

ers higher salaries is that it just
doesn't want to, the facts are that it
cannot spend any money unless the
legislature first appropriates the
money and then sets aside the amount
to be expended for specific objects,
Griffin pointed out
Urgent Need for 800 Buses.
There is very urgent need for at
least 800 new school buses for next
year to replace old and worn out
buses and we should have at least
1000 new Ones" Griffin said. IF we
should get 800 new buses of the same
type we are now using, with the re-
inforced wooden bodies, we could get
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
ROOSEVELT TALKS
OF CUBAN CRISIS

Washington, Dec. 19.-(AP)-
Cuba's political crisis presumably
was the subject today of a fore
noon conference at the White
House between President ROose-
welt and the Cuban ambassador,
DIR. GuillermO Patterson.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
RAIL PROBE TO Be
BIGGEST INQUIRY
Will Produce More Sensa-
tons Than Anything
Like 1t In u. S.
BY CHARLES p. STEWART
Central Press COIumniSt

Washington; Dec. Ex-senator Bur-
ton K. Wheelers investigation of
Americas transportation systems ap-
parently is destined to be the biggest
congressional inquiry in the countrys
history.
It is the Montana senator's quiz in
the sense that he initiated it, as
chairman of the upper congressional
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19

Top, Wk left and Dr. Frank eavesdropping
Although Dr. Glenn Frank president University
of Wisconsin, declared test vote of regents
seeking his custer has disclosed that Philip Toilette and his
Progressive state administration has sufficient
cnange OF administration Frank adeen however,
an open nearing to be held soon after JAM
top right talking with Harold
regents at meeting of the Wiie said he
Woud demand Franks retirement
June In the lower photo undergraduate followers
FRANK are seen eavesdroppng meeting giving
s4@-Centrul
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
to use to promote education in
rural areas was taken to the pres
idential palace for action.

Havana, Cuba, Dec. 10 (AP)-The
Cuban sugar tax bill, which the army
political faction seeks to use as a
level to GUST President Miguel Gomez
was on it's way to him today after
passage in the uproarious congress
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19
Rise
FOrFinding
Lost Plane.
Cry of "Help" Heard
In Idaho Wilds;
Passenger Liner Is
Still Mystery

Salt Lake City, Dec. 19.-(AP)
Faint radio messages-the indis-
tinct sound of a mans weak voice
were picked up time and time
again today by searchers for
Western Air Express plane lost
since Tuesday with seven persons
The recurring calls apparently
directed at both st. George, Utah,
and Salt Lake City, were describ-
ed as between the frequences of
both the United Air Line and
Western Express equipment.
They were picked up most plain
Iy said G. A. Cahlan, of Western
Air, by a Transc0ntinental and
Western air station at Kingman,
Ariz. This, Cahlan said, was the
only station able to make out
where the unknown caller was
trying to make contact.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19

Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 10 (AP)-
A cry of "help" from an Idaho wild
erness led snow-battling searchers to
hope today for the safety of two pill
OTIS in a missing plane, but seven oc-
cupants of another vanished air liner
were feared to have persisted.
Sheriffs officers hurried into the
wilds of northern Idaho where man
reported hearing the distress cry.
Searchers hailed it as the first de-
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1936-02-28
HOSIERY MILL
SEEMS ASSURED
FOR THIS CITY
Will Build Mill On The Ben
Jones Property Near N.
Y.P. & N. Railroad
WILL EMPLOY SIXTY
OPERATORS AT PEAK

Prospects look very bright at pres
ent for the opening up of a new in
dustry in Pocomoke, which, when at
the peak of production; will employ
about 60 operators.
The industry in question is hosiery
mill, which will be known by some
such name as "Pocomoke Textiles, u
although the title has not been def
initely settled. Mayor Gladding was
in telephone connection with the pro-
moters on Wednesday. They announ-
ced themselves as ready to proceed
with the proposition, and they were
assured by the Mayor that Pocomoke
is equally desirious of starting opera
tionS.
The only requirement made by those
who have visited Pocomoke, is that
they shall be donated lot on which
they will erect their own building. No
subscription of stock is sought, and
no other kind of subsidization. The
citizens of the town will donate lot
and with that their responsibility
rests.
An option of a lot 200 by 800 feet,
has been obtained from the Ben Jones
property on Fourth Street, the land
being taken from the left side of the
lane leading to the former Jones'
residence. Proximity to the railroad,
and the daylight faculty, recommend
ed this lot to the promoters.
Those behind this project have Wis
tied Pocomoke and have made most
favorable impression upon those they
met. They were expected down again
this week to gain some further in
formation. Pocomoke welcomes this
opportunity of boosting it's industrial
life, and it looks as if this venture
will prove a permanent and profit
able one.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1936-02-28
TWO BIG DAYS
NEXT WEEK FOR
SHORE BUYERS
Leading Merchants Of POcOmOke
Ready To Give Big Re-
turns For Money
STUDY WELL TODAY'S
ADVERTISING COLUMNS

The advertising columns of today's
issue of the Democrat" contain six
teen announcements by the merchants
Of Pocomoke that they are prepared
to offer rare bargains for One Dollar,
on two days of next week, Friday and
Saturday, March 6 and Z.
These advertisements will repay
careful perusals, and those who have
any of the thousand-and-one articles
set forth, can save money by buying
on one of these two days. Much care
and time have been expended by Po-
comoke tradespeople in making up
their program. They have had in
consideration the financial welfare of
the shopping public as well as of their
own. They are ready to cooperate
in beneficial exchange land there is
a chance for both to profit.
Among the advantages, there ap-
pears one from the surviving partner
of the former firm of Matthews and
Lankford, the latter, Mr.. Roger W..
Landlord, taking over the business.
He has real bargains to offer and a
visit to his store will prove it.
When one looks over the vast range
of commodities included in shops
which are taking advantage of this
Dollar Sale, it would seem almost i'm
possible for one to fail to see good
buys. With Penney and Co, Mont
gomery Ward, Coffman Fisher Co.,
R. w. Lankford, Scher's, Hamilton,
Carter, Kelly, Sturgis, Read, Gas
Company, Miller, Matthias, Smullin, I.
H. Merrill and worcester Democrat"
in the field, offering their wares at
unusual reductions, Pocomoke will be
a Mecca for crowds of shoppers next
week, and they, undoubtedly, will be
money in the pocket by this trip.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1936-02-28
JENNINCS-SCHOOLFIELD
NUPTIALS WEDNESDAY

The marriage of Miss Mary Staples
Schoolfield, daughter of Mrs. Will
liam H. Schoolfield and the late Mr..
Schoolfield, of Pocomoke City, and
Mr.. Howard Korts jennings, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin J. Jennings.
of Ithica, New York, took place We'd
nesday in Pitts Creek Presbyterian
Church. DR.. Sidney J. Venable per-
formed the ceremony.
The bride was given in marriage by
her brother-in-law, Mr.. Byron H. Oh
lendike, of Philadelphia. Her only
attendant was her sister, Mrs. Byron
H. Ollendike who was matron of
honor.
Mr.. Charles Raymond Jennings, of
Ithica, was his brothers best man and
the ushers were: Messrs. William H
Hancock and William D. Keim, Jr., OF
this city.
Upon their return from a wedding
trip, Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings will live
in Pocomoke.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1936-02-28
CANDIDATES
FOR MUNICIPAL
AFFAIRSAPPEAR
Ex-MayOr Hall Announces, AS
Does Also DIR. James T.
Mock, Dentist
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIKELY TO APPEAR SOON

By announcement card in today's
issue of the Democrat, the public
is informed that Ex-Mayor William
E. Hall has again decided to be can
Gidate for the Mayorality OF. Pocomoke
City, an office which he held for
eight years from 1924 to 1882.
The present Mayor, Ray V. Glad
ding, has expressed himself as de-
clining to be a candidate for re-elec-
ton. as has also Mr.. George H. Evans,
Councilman; two members therefore
of the city's governing board are to
be elected, the election occurring on
April Z, next.
For Councilman, two names have
been mentioned, one, that of Mr.. A.
Flax, merchant of Willow Street, who
has declared informally that he will
seek the office; the other is DR.. j.
T. Mock, dentist, Second St., whose
announcement appears in today's is
sue of the Democrat" Others will
likely appear in the offing.
Ex-Mayor Hall states that he has
been urged by many friends to seek
the office, which proves that his for
mer administration was acceptable to
a goodly number of taxpayers, and
they believe he is still capable of dup
licating his good work. Mr.. Hall is
deservedly popular, and he will un-
doubtedly make strong bid for the
position. Prospective candidates must
file 20 days prior to the election.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1936-02-28
LEGION AUXILIARY
ENTERTAIN LEGION

On Thursday evening the Auxiliary
of Wicomico Post No. 64 of the Amer
lean Legion, Salisbury, Maryland, was
host for the regular joint meet
ing of the Auxiliary and Legion of
the five Posts and Units comprising
the South Eastern Shore district.
The principal address was delivered
by Mr.. C. M. Freeman who gave an
inspiring and instructive talk on the
Constitution of the United States.
Mr.. Jonathan o. Wheatley spoke on
the National Program of the Legion.
Short addresses were made by Mrs.
Ruby Wheatley, Past National Vice
president and Mrs. Amy Mowbray,
State Fidae Chairman. An invitation
extended by the Cambridge Unit was
accepted for the April meeting.
After the general meeting social
hour with refreshments was under
the direction of Mrs. r. o. Higgins,
Vice-president of the Wicomico Unit.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1936-02-28
NOTED MODERATOR
TO BE in SALISBURY

DR.. Joseph A. Vance, moderator, of
the General Assembly of the Presby-
terian Church in America, is to
pay visit to Makemieland on We'd
nesday evening, March 4th and will
preach in Wicomico Presbyterian
Church, Salisbury, Nd, at 7:30 on the
evening of March 4th.
DR.. Vance is president of the Board
of National Missions of the Presby-
terian Church and also pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church of Detroit.
He is we'll known as a leader in the
Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A.,
just as his brother, the Rev. DIR.
James Isaac Vance of Nashville, Ten
nessee, is in the Presbyterian Church
in the U. S. (Southern).
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1936-02-28

FARMERS VISIT
ROTARY. CLUB
Interesting Figures Given AS
To Poultry Productions
On This Peninsula
ACCOMACK AGENT
GIVES POTATO TALK

Twenty-Five farmers of Worcester
and Somerset Counties were guests
of the local Rotary club on Monday
evening last, at the regular weekly
meeting of the Rotarians. The farm
ers present were: Thomas Smith,
w. w. Beauchamp, Merrill Belote, Ed
gar Shay, Oscar Outten, j. Miles
Lankford, o. Pitman Carey, Norman
Taylor, Joseph Boston, John D. East,
Howard Lankford, Coley Ennis, Cal
vim Tull, Grover Ward, Raymond
Denston, Luther Parsons, Francis
Cluff, Charles w. Matthews, Arthur
Lankford, w. c. Wilson, John Taylor,
S. D. Corbin, w. T. Bunting, STAN
ley Lankford, Ohio Wilkerson, Rob-
ert Cluff.
The speakers of the evening were
w. o. Fehland, a poultry expert from
Philadelphia; and w. o. Strong, Coun-
ty Agent, of Accomac, who made some
very interesting observations on the
Potato situation. Music was furnish
ed by a trio consisting of John Par
sons, Roger Vincent, Jr., and Her.
bert Bounds accompanied on the
piano, by Mrs. Helen Dyott, wife of
Rotarian "Bill" Dyott.
Mr.. Fehland gave some very inter-
esting figures relatives to the num-
ber of pounds of poultry shipped from
the Delmarva Peninsula into New
York and Philadelphia, during the
year 1885, as follows:
Maryland: 1934-1,S78,54O lbs:
1885, 1,836,411 lbs., a decrease of
42,139 lbs.
Delaware: 1884, 9,OOO9,42o lbs;
1885, 15,O27,a93 lbs, an increase of
6,O17,973 lbs.
Virginia: 1934-1,112,7OO lbs.
1935-2,722,95O lbs, an increase OF
1,81O,250 lbs. Total net increases of
live poultry delivered to New York
by truck, from Delaware, Maryland
and Virginia, 7,786,O84 pounds.
Mr.. Fehland's talk was highly in.
structive and was appreciated by all
specially the poultry raisers.