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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28
Hearings On
Liquor Yield
Very Little
Most of Scant Data
Given Commission
Was Already In Its
Possession
Daily Dispatch DurenW.
In The Sir Walter Hotel.


Raleigh, Aug. 28.-The hearings be-
ing held by the liquor fact-findine
commission in it's efforts to get at the
real truth and facts about the sale of
liquor in North Carolina, both legal
and illegal, are not yielding much
information which the commission
does not already have available
Chairman Victor S. Bryant said to-
day. The first hearing was held here
Thursday a second hearing is being
held in Wilson today and a third
hearing will be held in Wilmington
Saturday. But nothing very new is
expected to result from any of these
hearings. The real work will be done
by the commission after these hear
ings have been held, when the mem
bers get together to sift out the real
information and facts which have
been submitted from the many op-
inions also presented, it was intimat-
ed. For what the commission is seek
ing, before it starts preparing it's re-
port and recommendations to the 1897
general assembly, is facts and not
opinions.
Yet with the exception of the facts
presented to the commission by AS
sistant Attorney General S. Wade
Bruton, giving the actual figures on
convictions for liquor law violations,
similar figures from Oscar Pits, act
ing director of the prison division of
the State Highway and Public Works
Commission dealing with the num-
Ter of commitments to prison for IL
Continued on Page Three)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28
BY ROGER w. BABSON,
Copyright 1886, Publishers
Financial Bureau. Inc.

Babson Park, Mass, Aug. ga
sharp increase in real estate values
in the next few years is inevitable.
We are starting on the upgrade of a
long, cyclical recovery in property
values. Current reports from all sec
tions of the continent show that real
estate activity is greater than a year
ago and that prices are now definite
ly headed higher. Prospective home
owners should buy or build now and
renters should secure long term
leaSeg.
Cycle Longer and Deeper.
NV statistical studies, which go
back into the middle of the last cen
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28
Road Claims
Still Mount
With Totals

Raleigh, Aug. % (AP)-As the to-
tai claims continued to mount, the
State committee investigating county
highway debts met here today to de-
eide on rules procedure, set hear
ing here for eastern counties and in
Asheville for hearing western claims
Claims from 70 counties aggregat-
ing SCI ,1OOOOO,O8O were on file with
the commission, and Chairman Carl
l.. Bailey said others post-marked
prior to the deadline, midnight Tues
day, might be at his law office in
Plymouth.
Bailey said each claim would be
Continued on Page Four)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28
Don't Want To Be Molested
In Any New Legislation,
Liquor Commission
Is Told
HEARING is MOVED
TO WILSON COUNTY
ABC Boards Contend They
"Have Bettered Our Coun-
ties" and Should Be Al
lowed To Continue Local
Control; Commissioners
Against Split of Profits

Wilson. Aug. % (AP)-North Caro-
,ina,s II legally wet counties told the
STATE Liquor Commission today they
desired to be left strictly alone" IN
the adoption of any new control leg
lslatiOn.
1--WE hold that we have bettered our
counties. an dive thing we should be
permitted to control our counties &C
cording to the provisions of the Pas
nuotank and New Hanover acts said
q resolution read by Thomas H
Woodland, chairman of the county
commissioners association of the le
gal liquor counties.
Woodland said the resolution had
been adopted by the advisory com
mittee of tn eassociation at a meet
ing last night.
Woodland also presented lengthy
brief prepared by B. j. Williams, chair
man of the Wilson County Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board, citing sta
tistics to suppotr a contention that
bootlegging had decreased at least
Is percent and that the county had
been benefited financially and other
wise.
The commissioners association op-
posed a proposal advanced in behalf
of municipalities that cities and towns
be given a share of the profits from
the legal sale of whisky.
I'VE think we have improved law
enforcement, morality and our finan-
cial condition" the resolution stated
Woodland said revenues from the
county stores had cut the tax rate
about so cents on the hundred dollar
valuation and that a large part of the
countys bonds falling due this year
would be retired from profits.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28
More Sbeed
For Retail
Trade Seen

New York, Aug. % (AP)-Retail
distribution resumed more vigorous
strides this week, with interest shift
ing to new merchandise. Dun and
Bradstreet said today in the weekly
review of trade and business.
Wholesale markets were quieter,
following buying wave that persist
ed nearly a month, but the volume
was only slightly under the best for
the season, the agency said.
Some of the leading Industrial in
dices were carried to new highs by
the advancing trends, including cleo
trio power production. Steel output
was higher than in the same period
a pear ago for the 29th consecutive
week, the report said.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28

would come into force upon ratifica-
ton. 1t was believed here that Bri-
fish parliamentary action probably
would be effected in November.
Egyptian assistance to the United
Kingdom would take the following
form:
I'm the event of war and immin-
ence of war, or an apprehendel inter-
national emergency, Egypt will &C
cord all facilities in it's power to the
United Kingdom. These facilities and
this assistance, that is, the use of
Egyptian ports, airdromes and means
of communication, all necessary adj
ministrative and legislative measures,
including the establishment of mar
tial law and effective censorship"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28
(By The Associated Press.)

The rebel chieftains who would
rule Spain disclosed today they pl,
ned a military dictatorship-and then
if the people want it, restoration of
the monarchy.
Entrenching themselves about their
Burgose stronghold against a sudden
thrust by forces of the Socialist gov
eminent, the Fascist leaders let 1t be
known their intended military dicta-
torship would be followed by a ple-
biscite on the return of the Bourbon
throne.
Broadcasts from two rebel radio
stations picked up in French Moroc-
CO declared the situation of Madrid
was desperate and that hundreds og
persons were being killed there by
government extremists.
Two thousand government militia
men comprised the forces reported
only Is miles from Burgos. The swift
march on the rebel center followed
Continued on Page Six.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28
ADDRESS BY |CKES
GETS QUICK REPLY
bareback from Republi-
cans on Linking of Hearst
With Gov. Landon

/ Washington, Aug. 28-(AP)-Sec-
rotary Ickes' campaign speech last
night, in which he linked the names
of Governor ALT M. Landon and Will
liam Randolph Hearst, publisher,
brought quick reaction today from
Republican quarters.
The cabinet member in a broadcast
address last night, described Hearst
as the new Republican boss, who
had cautioned Landon against talk
ing too much"
Evidence he said was given in court
last July by George F. Harding, Re
publican national committeeman for
Illinois, was used by ckes in discuss
Continued on Page TWO.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28
LIBERALS TO BACK
COMPLETE TICKET
But Democratic Leader Bit
terly Denounces Senator
Bailey's Acts
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In The Sir Walter Hotel,
Rv l. G. RASKERVlLL

Raleigh, Aug. 28.-Ihe Liberal
Democrats of North Carolina will sup
port "the straight Democratic ticket
from top to bottom" in the Novem-
Der election and will vote for all the
Democratic nominees from President
to constable, DR.. w. G.. House. of Tar
boro, president of the Liberal Demo-
Gratis, announced in a statement made
today. Most of the statement consists
of a bitter attack on and denuncia-
ton of Senator Josiah w. Bailey as a
result of Senator Bailey's speech in
Wrightsville Beach last week in which
he denounced liberals" and "inde-
pendents."
Senator Josiah William Bailey has
again demonstrated his ability to open
his mouth and put his foot in it," DR..
House said. "I1is speech in Whining
ton Saturday night was an arrogant,
almost insulting and uncalled for eff
fort to split the Democratic party on
the eve of an election. The last man
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28
Bold League
Reform Asked
By Russians

Geneva, Aug. % (APJ- Soviet Rus
STA tonight proposed bold scheme
of League Of Nations reform, which
would force almost immediate mill
tary sanctions against any nation
making war.
Russia, in making the proposal,
opposed amendment of the League
covenant as impractical, but recon-
mended adoption by the Assembly of
a special protocol b (which, in the
event of war, the League Cour Gil
would be summoned within three
days.
Within another three days, the
council by three-quarters vote, would
Continued on Page Four)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28
BabsOn Sees Boom Ahead
In All Property Values
Buy, Build or Lease Now, Is Economists Advice Six
Reasons Why Real Estate Rise in Next Few Years
Is Inevitable; Much etter THAN Securities

fury, reveal enc salient fact: Real es-
tate has it's cycles just as stocks,
bonds, commodities and business. The
real estate cycle is longer both in
duration and intensity than the in
dustrial cycle. However, peaks in pro-
perty values do not necessarily coin
side with the peaks of good times"
in general business. For instance, the
last real estate boom began imme-
diatey after the War and reached it's
peak from '23 through '26 to 90 pro-
rerty vaues were on the downgra6e,
even though industrial activity was
hitting all-time highs. This means
that once the trend is established,
real estate movements are even more
Continued on Page Two.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28
DroughtTriip
Is Continued
ByRoosevelt
Scenes of Devasta-
ton in Both Dako-
tas Visited by Pres
ldent on journey

Bismarck, N. D., Aug. 28.-(AP)-
President Roosevelt set out today on
another train and motor inspection
OF sun-scorcheG farms in North and
South Dakota after studying a volum-
nous report of his special drought
committee recommending a 15-point
program to transform the whole eco
nomic scheme in the great arid area.
His nine-car special train was to
take his first to Jamestown, North
Continued on Page Three.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28
DICTATORSHIP BY
MILITARY PLANNED
PENDING ELECTION
Broadcasts from Two Rebel
Stations Describe Des-
perate Situation i'm
Madrid
GOVERNMENT ARMY
MOVES ON REBELS
Marching Toward Burgos
on Heels Of Great Victory
Revolutionists Claim In
North; Italy Adheres To
Neutrality, But Spain Dis
counts 1t
INV The Associated Press.)

IBy The ASSOClated PreSS.J
One thousand determined Span
ish rebels stOrmed the mountain
defense of Irun, government held
city, near the FrancO-Spanish Dor
der, in a bitter hand-tO-hand bat
tie Friday night (Spanish time.)
Irun, fearing the rebels were
winning, was tense.
Meanwhile, French newspapers
quoted refugees from Spain as
saying 100 Fascist rebels, many
of them formally high in the
Spanish government, were execut-
ed in Madrid as a reprisal for
an attempt to burn a Jail where
Fascist prisoners were held.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28
CATHOLICS WARN OF
RISING IN GERMANY

Berlin, Aug. 20. = (AP) - A
solemn warning that Germany
may go the way of Spain will be
read from all Roman Catholic
pulpits in the Nazi Reich Sunday,
it was learned today.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28

Boston, Mass, Aug. % (AP)-The
American Bar Association faced a
dispute today over a committee re-
port critcizing the Roosevelt admin
istration for "detouring the Consti-
tuition"
The committee split four to three
over the report while the convention
still was stirred by its 233 to 100 vote
to continue another year a special
committee to oppos qualification of
the Federal child labor amendment.
In the report of the committee to
study legislation affecting the rights
of citizens, four members asserted:
There is no indication that the adj
ministration recognizes any obligations
whatever to protect the individual
citizen in his constitutional rights"
The three minority members re-
commenced that the committee be
discharged. They said that further
consideration served mo useful pur-
pose in giving citizens any helpful
light on constitutional questions in
addition to that already supplied by
the operations of the Supreme Court"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28

Partly cloudy, possibly scatter
ed showers near coast and in
north central portion tonight and
Saturday and in mountains Sat
urday; slightly warmer in ex-
treme west and north central por-
lions tonight.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28
Criticizes Roosevelt Gov
ernment for ''Detouring
Constitution" by Its
Acts
ON RECORD OPPOSED
TO CHILD AMENDMENT
Convention in Boston Votes
233 to 100 To Continue for
Year Its c o m m lite &
Against Labor Act; Ad-
ministration Accused of
Ignorir,g Individual

Boston, Mass, Aug. 28.-(AP)-
The American Bar Association
elected Frederick Harold Stinch-
field, "a, of Minneapolis, Mimi,
president today to succeed VIII
liam L. Ransom, of New York.
Stinchfield is an active men,
Der of the American Liberty
League.
Also elected today were George
M. Morris, of Washington, ID. c.,
chairman of the house of delegates;
Henry S. Knight, of Pennsylvania,
secretary; and John HI. VOOrhee,
of Sioux Falls, S.. D., reelected
treasurer.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28

Senator Carter Glass
II am going to vote for the re-
election of the president. Vir-
ginia is going Democratic. There
has been some disaffection, but
not enough to jeopardize the
state" That's the statement
given to reporters in Washington,
D. c.. by U. S. Senator Carter
GlaA> IF Virginia, conservative
Democrat. Senator Glass is seen
on the White House steps follow
ing a conference with the presi-
dent. Glass added that he was
indignant over the "walkout" of
several well-known Democrats,
displeased with the New Deal.
Central Press
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-28

Continued on Page Two.)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-07
Many. Activities At
Central This Week
Girl Reserves

Girl Reserves registration for the
year took place in the hall at high
school Wednesday and was conduct
ed by Barbara Horton, -presi-
dent. Collecting Of dues will be-
gin Immediately. An afternoon
meeting will be held Thursday, and
a night meeting with a specially
planned program, October 81.
Student Body Dues
Student body cards emitting the
holder to student prices at the show
and admission to school dances and
roofing sections have been issued to
all who have paid their student
body dues.
Boys Glee Club
The first meeting of the new boys
glee club was held Wednesday
morning under the leadership Of L,
A. McCarty.
Water Fight
Freshmen once more won the an
nual freshman-sophomore water
fight which was held Monday after
neon. Most boys had on their gym
Clothes although some were drench-
ed in their good school clothes,
which probably delighted their
mothers
Only once in the last IS years
have the sophomores dragged the
freshmen through, and that was
two years ago when the class of '37
came out victorious.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-07
Society
C!nbs
Acacia Elects NeW
Officers For Year
At First Meeting

Mrs. N. L. Backus IS the new
chairman for Acacia home depart
ment as the result of the election
conducted Tuesday at the session
in the community club house.
Other officers are: Mrs. Jessie
Littrell, president; Mrs. Grace
Huffman, secretary and reporter:
Mrs. E. H. Crowder, publicity chair
man.
Miss Florence Glenn, home dem
onstration agent, met with the
group to discuss plans for the COM
ing year, asking suggestions for
projects.
A pot luck luncheon was sched-
uled for the noon hour with Mrs.
j. j. Nolan and Mrs. c. w. Dyer
as hostesses.
Next meeting is Oct. 81, with Mrs
l.. N. Backus, Mrs. E. H. Crowder
and Mrs. Fred Procsal as hostesses.
Members present Tuesday were
Masdames j. j. Nolan, B. S. Wheel
er, Vera Allender, A. Rhoades, c.
w. Dyer, L. N. Backus, Grace Huff
man, E. H. CroWder, Fred Procsal,
G. c. Harper, Guy Anderson, w. L.
Cook, Lyle M. Crumrine, Jessie
Littrell, j. M Grafton. M. Graves,
G. HaWes, Miss Glenn, Miss Frances
Schultz.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-07
Friendship Theme
Of Program, For
Women's Council

Friendship" was the general
theme for the initial meeting of
Women's Council of the State
Street Christian church held Tues
day afternoon at the home of the
president, Mrs. w. H. Tyler, Jr.,
662 Wensley avenue.
Mrs. John Tyler was program
chairman and presented the fol-
lowing: Mrs. James T. DeVore
who gave paper on Negroes con-
tribution to music and poetry; Mrs.
o. F. Haun, who sketched the life
and achievements of George Wash
ington Carver, Negro scientist; Mrs.
E. K. Latimer, who described Negro
colleges in this country; Mrs. j. S.
Larew who read two poems, one by
Paul Larence Dunbar and the other
by James Weldon johnson.
Members of the East Side high
school quartette were heard in a
group of fine vocal numbers, Mrs.
Ruth McGregor playing the piano
accompaniments.
Devotionals were conducted by
Mrs. P. E. Ryerson, Mrs. j. P.
Sweeney reading from the Scrip
lures.
A social hour followed, during
which the 26 members present en-
joyed Mrs. T'yler's hospitality.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-07
Of Interest To Women zs.;:s. ss::;:
Edte By
Edited By ANNE HARDY DAVIS
Social Calendar
WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY
NJ. e. official beard, 1880, church.
& ct 40, 6:3G. Barbara Worth.
Homecoming dinner, 2:3O, Chris
tian church.
Scout district board, Z, court
house.
City council, 1880, city hall.
Casis ledge No. 664, F. and AM,
1880. Masonic temple.
Eagles, 8, 500 Broadway.
Troop 3, B.S.A., Scout hut.
THURSDAY
McCabe- Eucalyptus home depart
ment, 10, o. ]. Bradshaw ranch
Pack 8, 4, Wilson school.
B.P.O.E. No. 1925, 8, Elks hall.
RAM. No. 100, 8, Masonic temple.
barbara Worth Rebekahs, 8, 222
North Eighth.
2c30 club, California hotel.
Townsend club. 1880, court house.
Troop ID, B.S.A., Scout hut.
ROSe e-Mesquite farm center, 7:45,
Mesquite Lake school.
Pritchard review, 8, 10000 club.
Christian young people, I, 7O5
State.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-07
flans for J. {. Halloween FroIic
indicate Successful Party

Determined to make this years
Halloween Frolic real party that
will be long remembered as enc of
the highlights of 1886 members of
the Junior chamber of commences
committee have completed plans
which, in their opinion, can not
help but make the affair outstand-
ing.
That their opinion is justified
will be realized when the plans are
announced. To begin with, even the
time is with them this year for Hal
loween falls on a Saturday when
more people are free to attend and
=, really enjoy the evening.
The party will once more be held
at the Barbara Worth hotel and
special plans have been arranged
with the management to assure
social affair that will be worthy of
the celebration.
Music, a prime essential, has
been engaged the best local or
cheStra known to the committee
having been employed for the eve
ming. Dancing will start at 8
o'clock and continue as long as
there are dancers.
AT midnight a buffet supper that
everyone will enjoy is TO be served.
Specially decorated tables and
menu which will be really distinctive
are being promised BY the hotel for
the occasion
Tickets will soon be available
and judging by the preliminary
enthusiasm the party is to be well
attended since already many host
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-07
Second Surprise
Party For Bride

To surprise one person at two
parties in succession is a feat not
always accomplished, but Mrs. W..
L. Huebner and Mrs. Earl Briggs
did just that when they entertain
ed Tuesday night in compliment to
Mrs. Louis Mitchell of Ell Centro,
a recent bride and the former
Delma Denny of Holtville.
The affair was really a continual
ton of the one the previous night,
the guest of honor having so many
friends that it was impossible to
entertain them all on one occasion.
Accordingly another group gath
cred Tuesday at the Huebner home
in Holtville and effectively surpris-
ed Mrs. Mitchell who naturally
hardly expected a party the Sec
ond night.
Many lovely gifts were brought
to her and the two hostesses served
refreshments, using colorful coral
vine for their decorations.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-07
Pen Women To Enter
National Contest

Participation in national short,
short story contest conducted by
the National League of American
Pen Women was voted by the Ell
Centro branch at its opening meet
ing Tuesday at the home Of Mrs.
Earle G.. Davis.
In addition the group made pre-
liminary plans for contact day at
which members of the 10 branches
in California will be special guests.
According to the decision this event
will be scheduled during fair week.
The branch this year is studying
the work of foreign writer's, artists,
musicians, each member taking up
her own particular profession. Mrs
Davis discussed women journalists
in England and France.
At the conclusion of the program
the hostess served refreshments.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-07
Shirley KiIgore To Be Married
To Colon Barrett This Month

Miss Shirley Kilgore, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. d. Kilgore Of
Brawley, has chosen Oct. 10 as the
day for her marriage to Colon l..
Barrett, son of Mrs. W. P. Mills Of
Calexico.
The ceremony will be performed
in the Magnolia Methodist church
at pm, the Rev. Frank Allen Of
ficiating.
Miss Kilgore has asked Miss Mae
Thomas of FL Centro to be her
bridesmaid, the bridegroom having
chosen zeke Driscoll of Ell Centro
as his best man.
Both young people have a wide
acquaintanceship in ths valley.
Miss Kilgore attended the BraWley
schools and Mr.. Barrett those in
Calexico. He is connected with the
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-07
Welfare Section
To Glue Benefit
Bridge Party

Once again the Junior Ten Thou
sand clubs Welfare section is to
sponsor benefit bridge tea,
funds going to the sections work
in connection with the county
juvenile home.
Plans for this affair were made
at the section meeting Tuesday
night at the home of the chair
man, Alta Waterman, Edgewild
ranch.
This year the party will be Civ
en- in November, one month earlier,
and the date has been set for
Nov. 81. AS in the past the affair
will be bridge tea but unique
and individual plans have been
formulated which will make this
party quite different from its
predecessors. A Thanksgiving mo-
tif will prevail.
The section also made plans
for the party Halloween eve for
the children in the home.
Miss Vivian Moffatt was chosen
as secretary treasurer for the
section.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-07
Schools
Churches
Book ReUieIUs BY
Mrs. Pritchard

Comments on the newest books,
fiction and non-fiction, poetry, bic
graphy, will be made by Virginia
Cole Pritchard when she gives two
lectures in Ell Centre, part of her
valley series.
The lectures will be Thursday
night at 8 o'clock and Friday morn
ing at 10 o'clock in the Ten Thous
and club under the sponsorship of
the club. Mrs. Pritchard will give
a course of monthly lectures, tickets
for which may be obtained at the
club. The reviews are open to the
public.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-07
Dances For Young
People Sponsored

CALIPATRIA - Young people of
the community are becoming great
ly interested in the Saturday nights
dances sponsored by the Calipatria
American Legion.
In promoting these dances the
Legion is hoping to furnish whole
some entertainment for the North
End community. Everyone is eligi-
BILE to attend, parents as we'll as
their children, since the parties are
designed as community social af-
fairs. Those who do not dance but
who wish to spend an evening with
their fellow residents are equally
welcome. Soft drinks only will be
served.