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Evening star., 1936-12-20
Ickes Favors Radio.


THERE is a definite place for Gov
ernment radio programs just as
there is a definite place for Govern
ment publications. according to Sec
retary OF the Interior Harold l.. 1ckes.
and Federal use Of broadcasting will
assume q more systematic basis when
the first Government studio Is COM
pleted in the new Interior Building.
Impressed with the power of radio
in reaching the public, Secretary 1ckes
believes the Government should be a
frequent user of the airwaves. But
he makes it clear that the ether should
not become a propaganda tool in the
Governments hands, as Is the case
in Europe, where radio is rather gen.
orally monopolized by various coun-
tries to feed citizens whatever infor-
nation the powers in control decide is
good for them.
The Secretary of the Interior says
the Government has no more desire
to compete in the broadcasting in
dustry than it has to pre-empt the
printing business or to edit all COM
mercial publications. And if Gov
ernment agencies want to use radio
for propaganda purposes, he adds.
they should be under the same re-
straints and subject to the same regu-
lations as those governing any broad
cast of propaganda.
1T seems TO me clear that such
broadcasting as the Federal Govern
ment may properly engage In is of an
nature" says Mr.. Ickes,
"in order that the workings and scope
of the various Federal agencies may
be made plain and clear to our citi-
zens for the purpose Of aiding them
in making intelligent criticisms and
effective use of such agencies"
Evening star., 1936-12-20

home and who plans, therefore, to re-
vive his operetta series as a starring
show for Jessica Dragonette for
WOR-MBS, which has some Of the
finest sustaining musical shows a
dialer could wish, top-notch among
them still being DR.. Charles M.
Courboin's organ recitals
Meanwhile, if the following should
find a lump or two of coal In the
old Christmas stocking justice might
be served very we'll indeed. this dialer
believes. The sponsor who signs up
the cream of musical talent and then
lets these artists step up to the
microphone to present the oldest. most
hackneyed selections the program de-
partment could unearth The
over-enthuSiaStic announcers who run
amuck amid adjectives much too high
powered for tomato juice. shaving
cream and other testimonials to be
taken seriously
Evening star., 1936-12-20
1886 Best Radio Year.

ENOX r. LOHR, president Of the
National Broadcasting Co., in his
annual review says 1886 will 20 down
in history as "the biggest year in
RADIO
He pointed out that this year all
records were broken in the number
of broadcasting hours, and appear
ances by talent. as we'll as the amount
of fan mail received and the number
of international broadcasts from
abroad.
Evening star., 1936-12-20
Seeks Base Bali Rights.

A RADIO sponsor is reported to be
ready to bend over backwards"
to get a monopoly on major league
base ball broadcasting during the 1887
season. AS an inducement, he has
offered to pay the training camp ex-
penses of all ball clubs that will per-
NIT a play-by-play account Of the
home games to be broadcast.
Evening star., 1936-12-20
Boquets and Brickbats
In Santa's Radio Pack
Dialers Have Plenty to Be Thankful for, but
Programs, Announcers and Stars Still
Have Their Faults.
BY DOROTHY MATTISON.

yE1EN benevolent
welderved remembranceS
w the
diale-not TO mention few
who do all too frequently place strain
greetings leaders,
Evening star., 1936-12-20
u. S. Freedom of Speech
Greater Than Elsewhere
But Critics Find Little Other Common Ground
for Agreement Dangers Under
System Admitted.
By the Radio Editor.

Y RE M theorizns academic circles about radios role
little
than other
metropolitan country
Evening star., 1936-10-25

There are 500 more Towering plants
in Alabama today than IS years ago.
Evening star., 1936-10-25
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO. October "a, G1- 70. 6. De
partment of Agriculturel HOGS, 1000,
shade lower than Fridays average; good to
s%sHIl H lot: a7d ponds ssz5; aasssSie 10; To-; 3
nothing: estimated holdover. | 900; COM
pared week ago. general market 50a75
lower: pigs off more in instances; sows un-
evenly, 15a4O lower,
Friday last week ali srades led steers and
yearlings unevenly 25a5o. higher. only
plainest kinds failing to get advance: up.
turn due mostly to light receipts. but
better grades Of dressed beef helped; trade
heifers and grass steers Of desirable killing
quality; good and choice light heifers ex-
tremely scarce and show same advance as
steers; tops for week: light steers. 946 and
1.0nS pounds. 1O.S5: steers and heifers.
pound heifers. 1910: T.2s0-pound steers.
1880: numerous loads, 9.75a10.25: West
ern stocks. .6.75a7.75; few at 500: strong
to 25 higher: lower grades. 4.75a6. 80.
@ and tye yeqs
sS Sheep So 900. inciudins 900 direct: for
week ending Friday. 23.300 directs. Com
pared Friday last week: Fat lambs mostly
Sase se eds fsa sbs shesP sIeasy e oWe1
sympathy with fat lamb decline. but others
meeting active demand at strong to ua-
evenly higher price rates all week: closing
lamb top: 900: weeks best range lambs.
see 500 yesrInss eak aa @ % saushtsr @ @ sSes
2.10a4.25. according to grade and weisht;
bulk around 2. .50a3:7 best feeding lambs.
s65: bulk 6.50as.25.
Evening star., 1936-10-25
FOREIGN EXCHANGES.

NEW YORK. October "a O9.-The
French franc slipped lower in terms OF
the dollar in foreign exchange dealings
today, affected, some said, by uncertainties
In the political situation in France.
Trading was quiet, and there were no
evidences of activities Of any of the
control funds. Sterling rose iis of cent
to 81 SO. while the franc sagged 013s of
: cent to 4.653s cents. The Swiss franc
closed up oil of a cent while the Neither.
lanes guilder was down .03 of a cent.
The dollar in London closed unchanged
at $4.SS7s to the pound In Paris It I'm
ished Mt the equivalent Of 1853 cents to
the franc. against the New York overnight
rate of 4.6CS cents,
Closing rates follow:
Great Britain in dollars others in cents:
Great Britain. demand. 4 80; cables. 4 SO;
4.p53s; cables. ,65S; Italy, demand.
5.26ls; cables. 6.261z.
Demands Belgium 1854: Germany,
Holland 53.S7;. Norway. "a. So; Sweden.
sSitzerland aS.68: SPAIN. unaaoted: portu.
gal. .4.45: Greece, .S91a: Poland. 1887;
Austria. is 73n; Hungary. 10 so; RImsnia.
70; Argentina. 80 Con: Brazil s.S0n;
Toxic. 2s.ES; Shanghai. 2g.62h: Hong
kong. $3.50. Mexico City. 81 .SS; Montreal
in New York. 100; New York In Mon
Nominal.
Evening star., 1936-10-25
CURB LIST HOLDS
TO NARROW RANGE
Small Gains and Losses Ap'
pear as Volume Drops
Sharply.
b the Associated Press.

1y the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, October 24.-Small
gains and losses comingled in the
Curb market today as trading activity
dwindled perceptibly.
Utility shares tended to slip a little
lower, while oils moved ahead slightly.
The mining list veered little in each
direction, with gains trifie more ex-
tensive. Aviation stocks moved OF
o bit.
Mueller Brass rose rs to 43 for one
OF the more spectacular swings. Hum
Bile Oil was the principal gamer in the
petroleum group. running ahead y
to 66A. Others to advance a little
included Lord, Ltd; American Cyana-
mid "B," Pie Bakeries and Sunshine
Mining.
Pan-American Anyways reacted y
to 56A and Electric Bond & Share
per cent preferred lost to SO. Small
setbacks were administered to Fair
child Aviation, Cosden, Crocker,
Wheeler g. Fisk.
Transactions totaled 1000 shares,
compared with 264,O00 last Saturday.
Evening star., 1936-10-25
SLOWER PACE SET
ON LONDON MART
Big Fortnightly Settlement and
European Tension Influence
Trading.
nv LEONARn 7 pFJn
(By Cable TO The star)

(By Cable TO The Starr
LONDON, October 24.-voiume Of
business in the securities market dur
ing the past week was smaller than
in the preceding week, due partly to
occupation by dealers with the largest
fortnightly settlement for many years
and partly to the intrusion Of inter-
national political complications.
Speculative sections, particularly the
coppers. diamonds and oils, were very
active. but there was noticeable set
back in gtlt-edged issues. This was
attributed partly to a desire to obtain
funds in connection with settlement,
but mainly to technical difficulties in
the money market, where temporary
immobilization and substantial volume
Of credit necessitated some selling of
British governments.
The Bank Of England return re-
veals government deposits of f37,5OO,.
900, which is above normal and may
mean a further short continuance of
immobility Of funds, but there are no
grounds to suggest any likelihood Of
alteration in the cheap money policy.
Hence gilt-edged issues are likely to
maintain their week end recovery.
Copyright, 1861
Evening star., 1936-10-25
Detailed Reports Given.

some motor chiefs saw the industry,
once it gets into stride, headed for the
best production record since 1929.
Detailed Reports Given.
Reports of business conditions IN
the II Federal Reserve districts fol-
low:
soaS shG MANY ms we're
sold production four months ahead. Mool
buying improved. with prices somewhaat
tATLANTAERetaii sales slightly under
last week. but II per cent ahead OF id iass
year: many textile mill PRODUCTIONS p7dsa soid
NEW YoRK-Good retail business. fair
results in wholesale apparel markets: con;
rroducts rtHeH A' and an expansion Of credit de;
mand for commercial business featured
the week. DEPARTMENT store sales 81 per
eeIi MINNEaPoLIs&cooler ShSEa q weather spurred
trade in apparel. Hardware lines nave
benefited from good hunting season; Rural ss.n
ST. LouIsLRetan trade helped by cooler
Frost injured some cotton and vegetables
but s9Es held Sgs Of SanseT stocking
more heavily for Christmas trade, than in
any year since depression; Retail absp volume vsae
ago and 10 per cent above previous week
Wholesale trade up 20 per cent compared
DALIAs-Texas department store sales
reported 1877 per cent larger in Septem-
per than in 1885 month. Turkey crop
SAN an 'fhs fFhRANc1scoTrade eR aaieter -
some spots. but general level moderately M
Improvement in farm income aids busi-
ness Labor problems cloud outlook.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. production.
freight carloadings. and wholesale trade
reach Autumn peaks. but retail business
only fair in face of rain and warm weather.
Merchants look for better trade with ar
rival of cooler weather. Wholesale de-
mand for Christmas goods expected to
'09 9cLEvR1HNp@Federa1 EVE 1IHINSIppFd1 Reserve ofseials
this district. Checks drawn against In
dividual bank accounts increase nearly
80 per cent over 1898 figures. Retail
trade holds gain over last year. steel IN;
dustry pressed for delivery on sheets ana
strips. but demand for heavy products
RTCHMoND-Autumn trade retarded BY
warm weather. but wholesale and retail
business makes favorable comparison with
last year. WASHINGTON department store
sales rose rs per cent over previous week
and. 1913 per cent ahead Of last year:
in washington and 22.7 per cent in Balti-
chicaso-Heavy demand seen for goods
goods also move briskly. Seasona! GAINS
lift mail-order business. Industrial oper-
atoms sustained. with meat packings stlfn.
ulated by heavier live stock receipts.
Evening star., 1936-10-25
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

CHICAGO. October "a 07.-Butter. TO-
$50; steady: prices UNCHANGED. Eggs.
2.099:. steady. prices unchanged.
POULTRY. live. l car. 12 trucks; steady.
Potstoes, iO3: on track 2s4: total
supplies moderate; demand light. Sacked,
per cwt.: Idaho Russet Burbanks. o. 8.
No. !, 2;S5a2;55. mostly 2.35a2.45:. Q: 8.
banks, .. 8. No. /, dne quality, large.
ESQ: Colorado Red NcClures. o. 5. No. /.
2.39a2 37M: Wisconsin Found whites.
LOO; MichiEan Russet Rursis. q. q. No. I,
1nir auanfy. 80; Mfnnesota Cobblers, un-
Evening star., 1936-10-25
IRVING TRUST ALLOWED
INTERVENE IN c. & N.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The Irving Trust Co. of New York
City was granted permission yesterday
to intervene in the Chicago g. North
western Railway Co. reorganization
proceedings.
The bank is trustee under the first
mortgage Of the Milwaukee & State
Line Railway Co.
Evening star., 1936-10-25
FOREIGN MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL. October "a R.-wheat
and finished sd to Nd below yesterdays
close. weekly world shipments were ex.
pected to be large and new Arzentine
Cotton futures reacted on the favorable
statistical position and fears Of larger
crop. The market closed B TO points
lower.
London and Paris-Closed.
Evening star., 1936-10-25
new YORK BANK STOCKS
NEW YORK. October "a R1.-New York
Security Dealers Association:
u. S. TREASURY NOTES.

NEW YORK. October "A 0R.-Prices
quoted In dollars and thirty-seconds:
Evening star., 1936-10-25
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

NEW YORK. October. "a R.-Eggs. a.
al: steady. All mixed ,colors unclaimed.
Butter, $3.50: irregular; Creamery; c;
score). 80 ss32A centralized go score)'
Slha32: other grades UNCHANGED.
Cheese. 113,.Ss4; firm. Prices UNCHANGED.
Live poultry steady. AL freight prices
upshss5g gpnchsn5ged. All express quotations an
Dressed poultry steady. All fresh and
frozen prices UNCHANGED.
Evening star., 1936-10-25
RAIL EQUIPMENT ORDERED.

NEW YORK, october "a N).-New
railway equipment orders announced
today include $50 ore cars for the
Kennecott Copper Co., to be built by
the Pressed Steel Car Co., and SO
steel under frames for fiat cars from
American Car & Foundry for the St.
Louis Southwestern. The Chicago,
Milwaukee g. st. Paul was reported In
the market for 80 locomotives, and the
Western Pacific was said to be inquir-
ing for so fat and 100 ballast cars.
Evening star., 1936-10-25
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE,

PHILADELPHIA. October "a R.-
Dressed poultry. fowls. fresh killed. In
boxes 15ha24.
Live poultry unchaneed.
Butter-Top srades. 34a37A; o.. 33Aa
Esrs-2 ia cases: extras frmer: others
steady, unchansed.
Evening star., 1936-10-25
Industry

Continued From Page G-1.)
Evening star., 1936-10-25

some motor chiefs saw the industry,
once it gets into stride. headed for the
best production record since 1929.
Evening star., 1936-10-25
Earnings
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, october 24.-Cor-
porate earnings reported issued dur
ing the week, showing profits per
share, included:
Evening star., 1936-10-25
FEDERAL LAND BANKS

NEW YORK. October "a QP.-Federal
Land Bank bonds:
Evening star., 1936-10-25


Dividend rates n dollars based last auartery semi
others are dealt IN as unlisted issues tAnnusi ate-no. in
Companies reported receiverhip being
Payable In stock Plus partial distribution Of assets -
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-11
UNIQUE PRESENT
GIVEN OUT BY
SUNOCO OIL CO.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 11th-A new
departure in Christmas presents was
announced today by the Sun Oil Com
pany, when it was learned that the
dealers in Sunoco products were ready
to give to each of their customers as
a Christmas present, a handsomely
arranged book of short stories written
by Lowell Thomas. This novel idea
of a present for every customer was
revealed by M. H. Lester, sales and
advertising director of the Company.
"This book" Mr.. Lester explains,
"is an entirely new volume of true
stories written by Lowell Thomas and
consists of the most adventuresome
moments in the lives of men who are
world famous for their exploits.
These tales were told at various times
to Lowell Thomas by such famous
men as Lawrence of Arabia, Count
Luckner and other adventures.
"Mr. Thomas has assembled these
stories in a book he has called Thrill
ing Moments in Thrilling Lives and
through specific arrangements with
him, we have arranged to give copy
of the book to every motorist who re-
quests it while calling upon a dealer
in Sunoco products. No mailed re-
quests can be filled as we have sent
every available copy out to the deal
ers.
"The book has been filled with il
Illustrations done by leading artist
and also includes one of the latest
photographs of Lowell Thomas. In
requesting a copy of the book as a
Christmas present from his local
Sunoco dealer, the motorist is not
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-11
Some Interesting Facts
Concerning Restoration OF
Old Presbyterian Church

The wooden knobs replace the original
brasses."
One interesting thing about it is its
secret compartments. In those days
there were no banks and secret hiding
places were of value in every house
hold. In this particular piece of fur
niture a set of small drawers in the
upper center can be pulled out when
one "knows the combination" so to
speak. This reveals a tiny, hidden,
set of drawers. The imitation col
umns on either side of this compart-
ment can also be dislodged.
The walking stick, believed to have
been made from the old pulpit, was
the gift of the Rev. w. w. Morrison
of Statesville, N. C. His letter ac-
companying the gift, dated September
IL, 1908, reads as follows:
II send you by express for your
museum a walking stick made from
wood taken from the old church of
the Rev. Francis Mackenzie" (This
evidently refers to wooden building
said to have stood for a short while
before the present edifice was con-
structed.)
"When the old pulpit was torn down
Honorable Henry A. Wise, afterward
Governor of Virginia, had two walking
sticks made from the wood of that
pulpit. One was sent to the Rev.
lessee Armstead of Cumberland
County. The one I send you was
sent to the Rev. James Morrison Gath
er of the writer), pastor of New
Providence Church, Rockbridge Coun-
ty, Va. In the note written to Mr..
Morrison when he sent the stick, Mr..
Wise said:
4 send it to you because 1 regard
you and Mr.. Armistead typical rep
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-11

the dark and tortuous course of the
Pocomoke River. He was greeted at
Rehoboth by Colonel William Stevens,
an English nobleman, and, later, the
first judge of Somerset County, Md.
1t was Stevens, a staunch Presbyter-
ian, who had asked the Presbytery in
England to send over a minister-for
there was none in America.
The Presbytery had picked young
Mackenzie, an outstanding scholar and
native of Donegal County, Ireland.
Mackenzie left England at a time of
great religious strife and persecution,
and he was, in a certain respect, an
advance guard for many other minis
tiers who were looking longingly to-
ward the new world.
Colonel Stevens entertained him in
style and comfort in the big mansion
short distance from the landing. He
told the young minister how, in 1865,
he had sailed away from the strife of
England and patented his plantation
here. He told how he had selected
the name "Rehoboth" from Genesis
1922, which reads:
"And he removed from thence and
digged another we'll. and for that they
strove not; and he called the name of
it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the
Lord hath made room for US and we
shall be fruitful in the land"
Soon after arriving, Mackenzie gath
cred a congregation together and
founded the church. About the same
time he founded the churches at Po-
comoke City, Snow Hill, Princess Anne
and Salisbury. This led to some dis
sention over the priority, but the best
authorities grant Rehoboth the honor
unquestionably.
The Rev. Herman Bischoff is pres
ent pastor of the church.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-11
HOSPITAL $4,000 DEBT
ASSURED BY COUNTIES

With the agreement of the Boards
of Supervisors of Northampton and
Accomack Counties to pay off the 25,-
600 Indebtedness, of the Northampton
Accomack Memorial Hospital, at Mas
sawadox, the institution is assured of
continued operation. The obligation
had been outstanding for three years
and the bondholders were threatening
sale of the property.
The cooperation of the bondhold-
ers was also an important factor in
that they agreed to accept sixty per
cent of the amount in settlement of
the entire Indebtedness, including &C
crud interest. The Supervisors of
each county agreed to appropriate
$500.
Operating through civic contribu-
tions, following it's erection and open
ing for service under the same plan
in 1923 the Northampton-Acomack
Memorial Hospital Board has fought
an uphill battle for existence since
that date and the action last week of
the Supervisors has at last given the
operators a foothold on the road to
security.
Memorial is regarded as one of the
most completely equipped and effic-
iently operated hospitals on the Del
marva Peninsula.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-11

placed under any obligation at all.
He will not be required to make any
purchase or sign any coupon. The
book is entirely free for the asking.
"In my own opinion" concludes Mr..
Lester, "this book contains some of
the finest adventure stories ever writ
ten by Lowell Thomas and I am sure
everyone who reads it will agree. My
only worry is the fear that there may
not be enough to supply the demand
so 1 am urging all of my friends to
ask for their copy Immediately"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-11
BY Clyde II. DuBose


About 200 miles from Richmond, on
the Eastern Shore Of Maryland work
men have begun the renovation and
restoration of Americas first Presby-
terian church-the church at Reho-
both.
They will replace the shingled roof,
transform certain parts of the inter-
Tor, and repair cracks that have gaped
open in the original brick of the lit
tie rectangular building.
Then other artisans will erect in
front of the church solemn monu-
ment to the memory of Francis Ma
kemie, "the father of American Pres
hyterianism." Visitors will come to
the picturesque and forest-guarded
spot there on the banks of the wind
ing Pocomoke River. They will view
the monument and the church, and
then probably there will be much talk
about the day back in 1858 when Ma
kemie moored his bark on the banks
of Rehoboth.
There will undoubtedly be Virgin
ians from Accomack County, just a.
cross the river, who will be wont to
insert a reminder now and then that
over in their county, on Holden's
Creek, there is another monument to
Mackenzie. (This is statue of the
pioneer minister, placed on or near the
spot where he was buried.)
When, should there be any Rich
monders present, there should right
fully be more boasting. For Union
Theological Seminary possesses what
is believed to be the only movable
property of this noted founder.
On display in the seminary's Ii
brary is valuable desk of either wal
nut or mahogany-there being diff
ference of opinion among appraisers
which Mackenzie is believed to have
used. Also, there is gavel and a
walking stick, said to have been made
from the wood of the old pulpit used
by Mackenzie.
Paul Burroughs, is his book "South-
ern Antiques" describes the desk as
walnut Chippendale; and it's place
and period as Virginia-between the
years 176O-1770.
1t was presented the seminary by
the late DR.. L. p. Bowen, minister,
writer, and the outstanding authority
-. Az I;fo of Mol>oxoia IT. woo Dv
Bowen who discovered the location of
Makemie's grave and interested the
Presbyterian Historical Society in
Philadelphia in erecting the statue and
a small surrounding memorial park
DR.. Bowen found the desk during
some of his journeys into Accomack
County in search of bits of history
pertaining to the early minister. It
had been recorded in the will of Anne
Holden, daughter of Mackenzie, and,
according to history, a wealthy and
influential resident of Virginia's Eas-
tern Shore:
81 give to the Rev. Samuel McMas-
ter" she said, in her will, dated No
vember Is, 1887, "the sum of forty
six pounds, a mahogany desk, bed
and furniture, and Negro woman
called Keziah, and her children"
Burroughs, who studied the desk
before writing his book on antiques,
continues:
"This desk shows cabinet of high
est quality. The serpentine drawer
was favorite design among Southern
workmen, and much care was given
to the making of the cabinet, while
the exterior was often left very plain.