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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-20
NEESE TO ASSUME
SECRETARY DUTIES
New Pastor Given Office in
Conference, Which Has
Adjourned
NEESE TO AMMSUME

NEESE TO AMMSUME -. rme
Rev. j. Everett Neese, who assumes
his duties next Sunday as pastor of
the CongregationalCh Church
in Henderson, is also assuming addi-
tional duties, namely, those of assis-
tant secretary to the Eastern North
Carolina Congregational Christian
Conference. He was elected to that
position at the annual conference
which was held on Tuesday and We'd
nesday of this week at Liberty church
near EPSON, in this county
Rev. Mr.. Neese transferred here
from the North Carolina Conference
of the denomination, after serving
group of rural churches in Alamance
and Guilford counties for the past
several years.
Virtually all officers of the confer
ence held near here this week were
reelected for another year, including
DR.. w. G. Wicker, of Elon College;
Rev. F. Erwin Hyde, of Sanford, vice
president; Rev. E. M Carter, Youngs-
vile, secretary, and w. ]. Ballentine,
treasurer. The conference adopted the
report of the nominating committee,
which was presented by George
Whitaker, of Raleigh.
The conference voted to hold it's
1887 convention at Shallow Well
church, near Sanford. Mr. Neese was
welcomed into the conference, as was
also Rev. Carl Voss, who transferred
from the Pennsylvania conference to
Iecome pastor of the United Church
in Raleigh. Rev. J. S. Johnson trans
The conference was largely attend
ed and heard encouraging reports of
the work of the year in the several
churches within its bounds
Rev. Mr.. Neese and his wife and
their child have already moved into
the church parsonage here.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-20
ELWOOD 7. BAILEY
PLEASES AUDIENCE
Forceful Speaker Was Third
In Lions Club Novem-
Der Series

Elwood T. Bailey, Of San Diego,
Cal, pleased his hearers at Hender-
son high school auditorium last even
ing with a most forceful lecture on
"And Now What a most timely
subject, as the third presentation of
a series sponsored in the city by the
Lions Club.
Mr. Bailey was an intensely human
speaker, and kept the undivided at
tention of his audience at all times.
His personality was so vital and his
oratory so sincerely compelling that
his utterances will remain in the
minds of his hearers for sometime to
come.
Those who heard him can hardly
stop talking about the wonderful mes
sage he brought, and those who miss
ed this lecture, missed a golden OPP
portunity to hear one of the nations
finest lecturers.
The final of the series will be pre-
scented next Thursday evening, and
will be a good play, Cricket"
The Lions are anxious for the cit
liens of this section to attend, being
assured of real high class entertain
ment and at the same time will aid
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-20
BOXES PLACED FOR
BALL0T|NG ON TREE
Much Interest Reported In
Garden Clubs Plan for
City Tree

Ballot boxes were placed today in
convenient places for the accommoda-
ton of those citizens who are inter-
ested enough to participate in the
balloting under the auspices of the
Henderson Garden Club for selection
of an official tree for Henderson.
The boxes were placed one each in
the Wbolard and Kerner drug store,
E. G.. Davis & Sons store and at the
Perry library At each ballot box was
placed a supply of printed ballots for
use by those who WY give an ex-
preston of their choice of a tree
which would be adopted as official
for Henderson.
After the selection has been made
through this form of balloting, the
garden club plans to launch an in
tensive campaign to have private pro-
perty owners and perhaps even the
city plant as many as possible of the
trees in public places and on private
property
The balloting is in charge of a gar
den club committee, of which Mrs.
A. S. Watkins is chairman, the other
members being Mrs Sydney P. Coop
er, Mrs. J. A. Cooper and S. T. Peace.
The ballotting will he continued
into next week. but the committee is
very anxious that every one make his
or her choice Immediately. There is
no cost, no fee and no obligation
whatever attached. The committee
merely desires an express from the
people Ct the community as to their
preference for an official tree for
Henderson.
Attached to an article in the Daily
Dispatch yesterday about the bal-
letting was 4 letter by Mayor Irvine
h. Watkins APPEALING to the people
Coo oerate ard giving his full en-
dorsement to the idea. Today J. c..
Gardner. president OF the Henderson
Kiwanis Club has written an endorse
his organization. The letter in full fol-
lows:
1t gives me a great deal of pleasure
to advise that the Board of Directors
of the Kiwanis Club in regular meet
ing assembled gave hearty endorse
ment to the movement being sponsor
ed by the Henderson Garden Club in
the selection, planning, and planting
of trees on our streets and incoming
highways. I think this is a fine move
ment. In my opinion, an avenue of
trees lining the highways adjacent to
our city, and shrubs and trees on the
streets, especially in the residential
sections, will add greatly not only to
our own pleasure and enjoyment but
also to visitors who may be in our
vicinity from nearby as well as dis
tant cities and states.
II know that the Kiwanis Club will
be glad to cooperate in every way pos
sible, and I feel sure that the citizens
of Henderson will be interested in this
movement and render such service
a they can"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-20
TWO BOUND OVER
IN PEAcE'S DEATH
Vester Knight and Wilbur
Turner, Negro School Bus
Driver, Are Held

Two men were bound over to Vance
Superior Court today by Mayor Irvine
B. Watkins in city court when they
were given a preliminary hearing on
charges of reckless and careless driv
ing resulting in the death of Alvin
Allen Pearce.
Vester Knight was charged with
killing and numbering Alvin Pearce
by driving motor vehicle on the
streets of Henderson in careless and
reckless manner causing the car to
torn over, and Wilbur Turner, Negro
school bus driver, was also held when
the warrant was amended at the hear
ing to include him along with Knight
The accident in which Pearce was
injured, later developing pneumonia
at Maria Parham hospital and dying,
occurred Wednesday afternoon, No
vember IL, at the corner of Pearl
and Chestnut streets.
The defendants were bound over I'M
der bond of $500 each.
Ira Woodlief was tried on charge
of giving a worthless check to the
City of Henderson for $23.90, and
prayer for judgment was continued
until Monday.
c. w. Grant paid a fine of S. ar
costs for being drunk.
Dave Duke, was drunk, and was
fined SIS and costs.
Isiah Brockenberry, Negro, was
guilty of being drunk in public
place, and was fined SIS and costs.
Lewis Ladder Harvard, whose driv-
ers license gave his address as Char
lotte, pleaded guilty to operating an
automobile while under the influence
of whisky, and he was fined $50 and
costs of court His license to drive was
revoked for II months
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-20
ASSOCIATED PRESS AND CENTRAL PRESS
Sanitary Priuy System In
County Urged By DR.. Gregg
Health Officer Calls Atten ton Availability of Gov
eminent Donations and Warns Funds May Be Ex-
hausted: Tells How To Get New Improvement

Dr. A. d. Gregg, county health Of
ficer, today again called attention to
the rural sanitary privy program and
campaign and urged residents OF
country districts to accept the gov
ernments offer of assistance in this
construction work. DR.. Gregg's state
ment follows in full:
THE Vance County Health Depart
ment wishes to again call attention
to all those living in rural districts
without a safe and protected system
of sewerage disposal, to the WA
plan of building sanitary pit privy.
This plan, as you may already know,
gives you the completed building at
lust actual cost of the material the
WPA grant paying for all labor
This is where you get over dollar
free for each dollar you spend and get.
a properly constructed sanitary privy
that VIII last for 10 to II years.
These 1886 models endorsed by the
State Board of Health have concrete
floors and risers which can be taken
apart and moved whenever the own
or desires. The house is set on the
foundation in such manner that floor
can be scrubbed and flushed with
water Va ,hout wetting sides of the
building. 1t can be kept as clean and
san tary as the commode of the city
dweler. 1t is we'll ventilated so as to
dry quickly. When they are painted
they are mark of progressiveness on
your premises, and would have been
the envy of Chic Sales had he seen
one.
The small towns have mostly been
Sanitated along these lines, and the
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-20

sanitary workers will soon have the
time to take orders anywhere in the
county.
I'VE strongly advise that you take
advantage of this WPA program for
building, as we know not whether it
will be renewed another year. See
Mr.. Horace Champion, county SAM
tartan, as TO cost of material or leave
your name and address at the Health
Office ana Mr.. Champion will see you.
LAS to the value of a sanitary privy
10 family, most people today know
Of the communicating dangers of flies.
Filters we will have despite our scrSen
ing and other care, SO it becomes
necessary for us to hide all infective
material from the flies, and thus pre-
vent dysentery, colitis, diarrhea and
typhoid fever Most of our digestive
and intestinal upsets of children,
which become serious, are of an in
fective or bacterial nature and are
contamination of food or fingers go
ing into child's mouth.
These diseases were once a
scourge of the cities more so than the
country. Since sanitary measures are
now protecting milk and water from
contamination, we have less intestinal
diseases in crowded cities than we
do in the country.
If this rural sanitation was not
needed and of proven benefit why
should the United States Public Heal
III Service spend hundreds of thou
sands of dollars carrying out these
measures?
Now is the time to get ready for
text years warm weather. "
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-20
COLORED FOLKS TO
BOOST ROLL CALL
To Be Solicited in City and
County; Workers Urg-
ed To Report

There were no new reports today
on the progress of the Red Cross Roll
Call, Chairman H. E. White announc-
eed, but arrangements had been made
for carrying the canvass among the
colored people of the city and coun-
ty, he said. Mr.. White has named Mrs.
Leila Yancey to be chairman of the
work among her race, and she hopes
to make a very creditable showing
in the donations they report.
Mr.. White today called on all work
ers to turn in their reports imme-
diately, SO that full credit could be
had for the amounts received.
The canvass runs to Thanksgiving,
but it is hoped that the goal can be
reached before that time. The Vance
County Chapter of the Red Cross has
been asked to furnish 600 members,
and a total of net less than $500 for
the 1893 Roll Call. a..
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-20

as the leading ladies and Howell
Steed and Roy Lane as the leading
men. Robert Paschall is a foreign
count and Miss Sallie Allgood is a
model, and Miss Annie Duke is the
old maid stenographer.
The cast includes other stenograph-
ers, models, and chorus girls.
In connection with the play, there
will be popularity contest for babies
The baby receiving the most number
of votes will be given a silver loving
cup and the title of Mr.. or Miss Mid
dleburg.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-20
Four Act Comedy
At Middleburg
Tuesday Night

"Glad Rags" a four act musical
comedy will be presented Tuesday
evening at 7:3O o'clock at Middleburg
high school. The play is being given
under the auspices Of the Parent
Teacher Association and is being di-
rected by Miss Eugelia Good, of
Greensboro.
Glad Rags is new and different
musical comedy with w. w. White as
owner of Boggs Overall Co., and Mrs.
Charley White as a social elmer.
Other members of the cast are
Misses Blanche and Shirley Watkins
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-20
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page Four

/. Who won the American League
baseball pennant in 1920?
2. What is pharmacology?
3. On which ocean does the South
American country Peru border?
4. Name the physician who presided
at the birth of the Dionne quin-
tuplets.
5 What is the name for the period of
life extending from puberty to
adulthood?
s. Name the vast desert region of
central Asia.
Z. Who was David Garrick?
8. Name the capital of Arizona.
g. Who wrote, Charge of the Light
Brigade?"
10. Where is Spring Hill College?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-20
AW ntie FACTORY IS
DAMAGED BY BI A

The Jordan Awning plant on
William street was damaged h, s' =
today shortly after noon befors l''s
men were able to extinguish tba !, ,R'-
with a stream of water. ''''s
The fire originated. fircman
from grass burning beside tho sad
WORKING WORM underneath the buildjnIp pant
coming M inside one of H. ing and
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-20
KITTRELL GROUP
WILL MEET MONDAY

The Kittrell council of the Junior
Order Will meet Monday evening at
1850 o'clock in its hall it was stated
today by Walton Smith, council.
All members were urged to be pre-
sent as the program will be the first
in a series to be presented at the
meetings. f,&
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-11-20
A HENDERSON TREE

A HENDERSON TREE
Tree Committee
Henderson Garden Club.
In your poll of citizens determine the public choice Tor
adopted Hendesons official tree, vote Tor
Name
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24
SUCKER SEASON.
RETURNS AGAIN
FOR Ell CENTRO


Sucker season opened in Ell Cen
tro with the advent of cooler
weather and residents are warned
not to pay money to anyone who
comes to the door unless police de
partment credentials are displayed.
The annual influx of persons
making a practice of obtaining
money by means of tricky schemes,
began Tuesday, said Chief of Po-
lice j. Sterling Oswalt. Two high
pressure statesmen attempted to get
a $5 down payment for music
course Tuesday, asserting that the
lessons were to be given at studio
at 142 North Eighth street. Police
officers discovered there was no
such address.
Assertions that the courses were
given in connection with the pub
lie schools were found to be false,
Oswalt said.
Outside solicitors must have the
permission of the police depart
ment before they are permitted to
sell or solicit within the city of Ell
Centre. If they are found to have a
legitimate proposition and are able
to pay the required fee, OSWalt con-
tinued, they are provided with Gre
dentials. Without the credentials
they are operating in violation OF
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24
WORKERS NEAR
COMPLETION OF
COUNTY PROJECT

Under the direction of Don Mack
workers are nearing completion of
an inventory of the archives of
San Bernardino, Riverside and
Imperial counties. This is being
done by trained research workers
on the Historic Records Survey,
which is one of the nationwide
WPA Federal Writer'S projects.
The purpose of the historic rec
ords survey is to make accessible
the basic materials for research
in the history of the country.
There are 125 workers on the
California project, which has been
in operation since last March. All
effort has been concentrated in
making a complete inventory of
County Archives, and in the near
future the survey will include the
inventorying of collections of man
uscripts and other historic source
material.
Publication of the completed in
ventories will begin in October.
1t is planned to have copies avail
able in county offices and public
libraries for the use of all those
interested in their local history.
The State Advisory Committee
for the survey includes Prof. H.
E. Bolton and Prof. H. l. PrieStly,
outstanding authorities on Califor-
mia history.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24

oak paneled library of the summer
White House in connection with the
New York Herald-Tribune forum,
at the same time disclaimed press
muzZling" and called on the news
papers themselves to present fair
picture of the issues.
His address, six minutes in length,
and referring to the political stu
alton offered, SO far as observers
were concerned, additional indica-
ton that he has taken full COM
mand of the Democratic campaign
battle.
"It is not likely" he said, that
such a brief expression of point
of view as is possible on such an
OCCASION as this will persuade the
convinced political partisan to
change his or her position, but it
may start such people to thinking
and convey the idea that prejudice
is a rather weak substitute for logic
in determining the questions that
are of such vital consequence to our
country as a whole and to each in
dividual citizen thereof"
ut is natural, suppose in a cam
paign year." he continued, for ad-
vocateS and adverSarieS OF any pol
icy or process of government tc re-
lapse into exaggeration and invcct-
i've. and so becloud the controversy
as to make it possible for the flu
ture OF the country and to be ae-
termined in rancor and temper in
stead of by calm deliberation and
clear thinking"
1t was at this juncture that Mr.
Roosevelt directed his remarks to
the press. He observed that II don't
know that there is any actual rem
edy for this state of affairs, but I
believe that it is within the power
and the province of the press to
make whatever improvement is pos
sible"
THAT" he remarked, unless I
entirely misunderstood newspaper
psychology, is what the newspaper
editorial columns are for.
"I do not believe-and I do not
think" he said, that any disagree
ment is possible on this subject
that a journals news columns ought
to be tampered with, either by COL
oring news or leaving out news. The
news is the commodity that is mar
keted to the whole people,
Mr.. Roosevelt did not mention
names of individuals or newspapers
in making his observations.
It don't think" he said, that
anybody objects to a statement of
opinion of any argument, either pro
or con, being put forth in the edi-
torial pages, provided the editorials
do not contain misstatements of
fact"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24
POUR IN
FOR CARRIERS
. MCOMPETITION

With the Post-Press carrier boy
popularity contet less than four
days old, competition is waxing
hotter than an Imperial Valley
summer. The boys are turning on
personality" spotlights as though
they had only few hours to 60,
instead of to November IA.
Already votes are pouring in to
the Post-Press office, signed by
subscribers voting for their favorite
carrier boy. Here's how the voting
is done. Coupon ballots appear in
the Post-Press from time to time
Blanks are left for the subscriber
to fill out with the name of his
favorite candidate for the title of
"Post-Press' Most Popular Carrier"
The winner of the contest will re-
ceive $25. Other cash awards will
be given to the runners-up.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24

A friendly enemy" of Bob Hama
ker's is Billy DEFrene, one of the
youngest and newest carriers of the
Post-Press staff. Bill is running
neck and neck, however, with Bob
in the popularity standings and
their individual race for honors in
Westmorland will be contest
without quarter"
Bills youth in no way keeps him
from being among the most active
and efficient of the Post-Press' 43
carriers. He is IL and attends
Westmorland grammar school. His
ambition is to become an aviation
mechanic, so he spends his spare
time building airplanes and small
racers. He says his favorite sports
are baseball and swimming and en-
joys geography most among his
school studies. Billy buys his own
clothes with his salary and turns
the rest over to his mother, Mrs.
C. B DuFrene OF Westmorland.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24
Stores End Annual
Homecoming Sale

I. V. Hardware Stores swill close
their annual September Home Com
ing sale Saturday.
I'VE are gratified at the splen-
did response received to our Home
Coming sale this year." stated War
rem Currier, general sales manager
of the I. V. Harware store. I'VE
blieve when the records are final
ly checked, that we will have ach-
ieved for September one of the
greatest months business for any
similar period in the history of our
businss."
In line with the policy of the
retail business of the valley, I. ".
Hardware stores will be open until
8 o'clock Saturday evening, which
will mark the closing Of a success
full Home Coming sale.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24

FOR MASONS
WILL BE HELD

Tickets for the annual Masonic
homecoming dinner and program
may now be obtained from lodge
officers according to Charles Knight,
inspector for this Masonic district.
The homecoming usually takes
place the last Monday in September
but due to repair work being done
at present on the temple the date
has been changed to Oct. 5. Mem
bers and their families will meet
that night for dinner.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24
Family Returns
After Vacation

Mr.. and Mrs William Kluck and
son, Ted Kluck, who operate Bonds
Corner store, recently returned to
their home after a fishing expedi-
ton. They were joined in Portland,
Ore, by Chester Kluck, son and
brother.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24
YOM KIPPUR TO
BE OBSERVED
IN Ell CENTRIC

Yom Kippur, solemn day of atone
ment, will be observed Friday and
Saturday by Congregation Beth
Jacob of Ell Centro.
Services were to begin at sundown,
$50 pm, Friday and continue Sat-
urday, being conducted by Rabbi
M. Rosen at the Barbara Worth
hotel.
The services are open to all Of
Jewish faith.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24
OSEVELT URGES CLEAR THINKING INSTEAD OF PREJUDICE
Yuma Enrolment
Checked by Collins

G. B. Collins, county superin-
tendent, spent Monday in Yuma,
checking over the enrolment of
county students attending the Ar
izona school in reference to the
question of providing transporta-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24
Touring Dogs Housed

FLORENCE, Ore. U.P) Jack
Ponsler has the latest in accomo-
dations for touring dogs and cats.
Motorists may leave their ami
mails at Ponsler's dog and cat rest
room for a romp while they are
in town.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24
Man Arrested For
Missouri Officers

George McNullen, 26 was arrest
ed in Calipatria Tuesday at the
request of Sheriff Paul Lilies of
Neosho, Mo. He was arrested on
felony warrant from Missouri
but the charge was not included
in the information.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24
j. X. FAHS
VISITS COAST

]. R. Fahs, head of the furni-
ture department of the I. V. Hard
ware Co., is visiting coast factories
in order to facilitate shipments
of orders purchased by the valley
firm.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24
HERE'S FULL DATA
ON TAX CHARGES

following tabula
ton determining will
and maintenance in the county,
Imper Irrigation district and municipalities
that there but two instances of tax rate
of where the
Hotvlle and Imperial municipal
tax Westmorands Caipatras
the
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24
ASKS. PRESS FOR
A FAIR PICTURE

HYDE PARK, N. Y, Sept "a. (UP)-Presdent Roose-
velt last night appealed for campaign logic instead of
udce that the nations future may be determined by
and clear thinking instead of by
The chief executive speaking from the high ceinged
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24
PUBLISHER PAYS
Ell CENTRIC VISIT

r. E. Osborne, publisher of the
Yuma Sun, stopped in FL Centre
Wednesday on a business trip.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24

Bertha Hall, Lebec, Kern county,
was proclaimed the finest outdoor
high school girl in Califarnia at
the 25th rodeo in Salinas.
police orders and without the sane
ton of the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24

Robert Hamaker of Westmorland,
who starts his work of delivering
the Morning Post at the crack of
dawn" has many supporting him
in the popularity race Bob is 13
and freshman in the BraWley
high school. Bob is as yet "ambi-
tionless," SO he spends his time
playing football. He spends his
money for clothes and school sup
plies, and lives with his parents in
Westmorland.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-24
She uses Oven Fresh
&, SNOW FLAKES

Crisp as the finest Western lettuce and fresh
as the fruits from our orchards are the Snow
Flakes the Perfect Hostess chooses to match
her fastest salads. She knows they'll never
disappoint her guests, for Snow Flakes are
the favorite soda crackers Of the West And
here's the reason; they always reach you oven
fresh from nearby National Biscuit Company
Western bakeries, their delicate flavor locked
in by double wax-wrapped packages
Serve cracker worthy Of your salads; be
sure and say Snow Flakes to your grocer.