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Evening star., 1936-10-21
Greyhound Corp.
Seeks Authority
For Stock Issue
BY the Associated Press,

The Greyhound Corp. of Chicago
asked the Interstate Commerce Com
mission today for authority to issue
$1,953,030 Of 5h per cent preference
stock to be used for paying dividend
on the corporations common stock.
Pointing to the Federal revenue act
of 1885. which levies q graduated sur
tax on undistributed profits. the cor
poration said a cash distribution to
stockholders Of large portion OF un-
distributed income to meet the re-
quirements Of the revenue act would
impair cash reserves used for debt
liquidation and improvements.
The corporation said the plan OF
issuing stock in lieu of cash for .divi-
dends would have the effect Of trans
ferring s1.953. 900 from the earned sur
plus account to the capital stock &C
count.
Greyhound officials asserted the cor
poration would be liable for q tax
payment of between $280,000 and
$500. 900 of undistributed net income
based on estimated net earnings for
1895 If the plan to issue stock in lieu
Of cash we're not approved. The stock
dividend, however, would be taxable
by the Federal Government in the
hands Of the stockholder.
NEW YORK, October 21.-Directors
Of Greyhound Corp, Chicago bus op-
orators. today declared an extra dIvi-
dend of So a share on the common
stock payable in 5,a per cent prefer
ence stock.
Evening star., 1936-10-21
BOARD OF TRADE CUTS
MARGINS FOR TRADERS

CHICAGO. october 81 (R.-Di-
rectors Of the Board Of Trade yes
terday reduced initial margins re-
quired on grain trading. Hereafter
the minimum will be cents a buShel
instead Of cents on wheat, corn,
rye. barley and soybeans, and cents
Evening star., 1936-10-21
STEEL SCRAP DECLINES.

NEW YORK, October 81 R.-Ad-
vices to metal circles from Pittsburgh
said No. heavy melting steel scrap
has declined so cents a ton to $l7.75-
s18.25 The new quotation. based upon
sales at $18 ton, compared with the
previous sale price of $3.50.
Evening star., 1936-10-21
DIVIDENDS ANNOUNCED

NEW YORK. October 21-Dividends
declared (prepared by the Standard Sta
tistics Corp):
Pc Stock of Paw
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
Dan Gregory Replaces
KayS Orchestra AtThe
Annual June COtiZZiOu

Sam Afford, chairman Of the June
COtillion that is 20 be presented at
West End Country Club next Tues
day evening, announced today that
he had consumated negotiations for
the replacing Of Wesley Kay and his
orchestra here thht, evening with
Dan Gregory and his Victor Record
ing orchestra, of Chicago. IL, who
happens to be coming into this sec
ton at this time.
Mr.. Afford stated that he considered
himself and the club very fortunate in
securing the services Of Gregory, and
that he felt sure that the band would
more than please the large number
Of dancers expected during the even
ing.
Already committees are busy lay
ing the plans for the event, and they
hope to make it the biggest and best
for a good many years.
A large number of cards have been
or are being mailed to out of town
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12

guests, and this is expected to swell
the attendance that evening.
With the college set home for the
summer and vacation time not at
hand, the club expects one of the
best dances ever, and hopes to have
q most enjoyable event that evening.
Many novel features have been plan
end for the event. including figure
a1d the band is expected to please
a great deal.
Dan Gregory has been featured for
over five years III the outstanding
theatres and night clubs on Broad
way. He has the distinction of being
one of the few bands enjoying a rec
ord breaking engagement for three
solid years at the Crystal Palace, New
York City. This is the engagement
where Dan met a great number of
celebrities. Leading colleges look
forward with keen anticipation to
any affair where Dan Gregory is en-
gagged.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
much Relieved"
Says Lady After
Taking CARDUI

Although they may be very active
and apparently in good health, many
women, at certain times, will do we'll
to take Cardui. 1t may relieve some
of the nagging symptoms that are so
annoying every month.
Mrs. f. I. Foster, of Greensburg,
KY, writes that she has derived
great benefit" from Cardui. Before
taking Cardui, 1 was weak and ex-
tremely nervous, and suffered from
sleeplessness. This made me tired
and worn in daytime. My back ached
continually. Being an active woman,
did not want to continue in this
condition. Having heard a great deal
ABOUT Cardul, l found, after just a
lew bottles, l was much relieved I
continued taking Cardui and was so
much helped"
OF course, if Cardui does not bene-
III YOU, consult a physician -(AdvJ
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
Middleburg Club
Met Last Tuesday

The middle urg Garden Club met
in the Community House Tuesday aft
ernoon with Mesdames Buchan, FL
lington and Holloway, as hostesses.
delightful two course luncheon
was served, after which, Mrs. Sturges
Collins presided in the absence of the
president, Mrs. c. M. Watkins.
After repeating the collect, matters
of business were attended to. 1t was
decided to have a July meeting and
possibly a picnic meeting in August.
Each team told of their plans for rails
ing money. The club decided to COM
memorate its most active member, the
late Mrs. w. Il. Rowland, by decorat-
ing her grave.
All members were given books and
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
Miss White Given
Delightful Shower

On Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Henry
B. White, Miss Judith Boyd and Mrs.
Charles B. White delightfully."- enter
tanned at the home of the latter. with
miscellaneous shower, compliment
ing Miss Alice White, whose approach
ing marriage to Fuller McDuffie will
take place on June 81.
Lovely cut flowers were used in
profusion on the porch and through
out the home. A color scheme of pink
and white was attractively carried out
in decorations and refreshments.
During the afternoon, several con-
tests were enjoyed. OF special inter
est was a Musical Romance" dur
ing which Miss Nancye White, of Ra-
leigh, accompanied at the piano by
Miss 1rma Paschall, was awarded q.
prize for perfect score. Other prizes
were given to Miss Helen Read and
Mss Lucy Mayfield.
Miss Sarah and Frances Boyd, ac-
companied by Mrs. Arthur Lynn. en-
tertained the guests with several vo-
cal selections.
AT the conclusion of the program.
Aunt Alice a negro NANNY pre-
scented the bride elect with a huge
basket containing many lovely and
useful gifts.
During the afternoon, the guests
wrote best wishes and recipes in the
Brides Book. A tempting ice course
was served to about seventy-five
guests by the hostess, assisted by Mrs
Walter Wilson, Misses Olive White,
Ethel Newell and Frances Boyd.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
MARRIAGES, PARTIES
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
q ~ -
~ q -
AFTER THE SEA-SHIP.

,n.. the sca-ship, after the whistling
winds
.o.~ thc whito-gray sails taut to
"' .lcis -pa1s and ropes,
,,.,r a myriad myriad waves hasten
% no. lifting up their necks
r..3ine in ccaselcss flow toward the
rack of the ship,
,,.,.. cf the ocean bubbling and
rusliue hlithcly prying,
,,..rcs uudulating waves, LIQUID. I'M
,yea. cmulous waves,
...nord thlt whirling current. laugh
oe and huoyNnt, with curves,
where I'VE great vessel sailing and
y acliug displaced the surface.
,,,.er and smaller waves in the
~ .prcad of the ocean yearnfully
flowing.
fiji, wake of the sea-ship after She
r3s-Os flashing and frolicsome
Under thc sun,
motley procession with many a
neck Of foam and many frag-
menir
r,lawng the stately and rapid ship.
IN the wake following.
walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
Cokesbury News
Bv MRS. ERNEST GILL

Willie Gray Powell spent his 3 days
vacation with his mother, Mrs. B. w
Powell before returning to Wake
Forest College to take up his studies
in summer school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Currin from
New York City are the house guest
of their Aunt Mrs. J. A. Tunstall.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rogers from
Henderson, visited Mr.. and Mrs. w
II. Bartholomew Wednesday after
noon.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Loughlin and
children from Wilmington were the
weekend guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
ton Stainback.
w E. Gill, Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Gill
Annie Mae Gill and Mrs Ida CoghilI
attended the burial of Mr.. Gill's aunt
Mrs. David Reavis in Warrenton
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Leon Frazier and children
were guest of Mrs L. H. Longford
Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Reavis and
children from Angler were the week
end guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Shaw
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement Mabry and
children from Angler spent Monday
with Mrs Mabry's mother Mrs. Rea
Wis
We are very sorry to report the
condition of Eugene Workman is still
very serious.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
Miss Bertha Bum
Presentd Class

The June Recital by the pupils of
Miss Bertha Bunn's class in piano
was given at the home of the teach
or on Thursday night before an au-
dience composed of the parents and
little friends of the students.
The following program was present
cd in very pleasing manner:
Duet-The Merry-Go-Round, GAY.
norway Garland Tolson and Teach
er.
Three Small Bears, Wright.
Eiretlies, Elizameth Gest - Jean
Gambler
The Contcnted Bird, Rowe-Jose-
phine Newell.
The Echo, Scott.
nipples, Lawson-Stamo Zapantis.
The Tulip, Lichner = Catherine
Bum.
Sea Gulls, Erb-Ann Elizabeth
Haithcock
Hanging Gardens, Davis-Ann Star
key.
Jollity, Ketterer.
La Sorella, Borel-Wannie Zapantis.
Valse e-Ketterer-May Garland
Tolson.
Dance Of the Wood Spirits, Lawson
Frances Cooper.
Songs: Trees, Rasbach.
Sylvia, Spcaks-Annie Lyman Bum
Prizes for regular practice were
given TO Ann Starkey, Jean Gambler,
May Garland Tolson, Josephine
Newell, Wannie Zapantis, Stamo
Zapantis, and Ann Elizabeth Hath
cock.
The prize for the most progress dur
ing the year was won by Wann1e
Iapantis. "
At the conclusion of the program
an ice course was served by the
hostess.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
Miss Harris Made
Home Economist

Miss Annie Miles Harris, of Macon.
has been made home economist of the
local Carolina Power and Light Com
pany office, and has assumed her
duties as such, succeeding Miss Nell
Scott, who was transferred to Ra-
leigh.
Miss Harris is we'll equipped to
serve in her capacity with the power
company, and inquiries on the man
agement Of the home will be welcom-
ed by her from housewives in this
section.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
To House Party.

Miss Ann Peace, Miss Alma Par
ham, Bobby Davis, and Turner Wor-
than left today to attend a house
party in Kinston, given by Miss Della
Copeland.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
In Charlotte.

Mr and Mrs. r. G.. S. Davis, Mrs.
SrUswood Burwell, Mrs. c. M. Tur-
b. and Mrs. sam Watkins attended
@ funeral OF Mr. Petty in Charlotte
and Carthage yesterday.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
Return to Fort Mill.

Mis-. Title Mills has returned to her
hame in Fort Mills, S. c., after being
tn guest of Miss Elizabeth Fox for
several days.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
To WadeShOrO.

Miss Hattie Mae Covington has re-
turned to her home in Wadesboro,
after being a delegate to the Chris
tan Endeavor Convention.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
To Macon.

Miss Thclma OVERLY has returned
70 her home in Macon after being a
student at Henderson Business School
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
In Durham.

Rev Z. f. Brown. was in Durham
today to- attend the International Re
hucns Conference at Duke Univer-
sjtv
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
To KinStOn.

A Hobgood will return to his home
N Kinston tonight and have as his
-1e..s Scott and Hill Parham.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12

1878-James Oliver Curwod, move
list of the Canadian Northland, born
at Owesso Mich. Died there, Aug. 13,
1927.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12

scissors and the rest of the time was
spent in assembling material for a
scrap book. Also each memlcer gave a
suggestion for the year book
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
.1ththe Sick
Improved.

Little Gloria VanDyke was report
ed much improved today after hav-
ing her tonsils removed several DAYS
ago.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
To Land at Norfolk.

,Ir and Mrs. j. c. Cooper, who have
beer In Bermuda, are expected to land
nh. afternoon in Norfolk.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
Miss CiODtOn Horne

Miss Christine Clopton has returned
to her home from the Maria Parham
hospital, where she recently under
went an operation for appendicitis.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12

Mr.. l.. w Thacker and son are
r,.b Ms. Thackcr's mother, Mrs. j.
Nelson.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
Home from NOrIina.

Ms, Elizabeth Hobgood has return
al home from Norlina after spending
q few days with Miss Jean Johnson.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
Choir Rehearsal

The choir of the First Methodist
Protestant church will rehearse this
evening ait S o'clock, at the church.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
Nj. r. Choir.

WI. II. O71OIT.
The choir of the First Methodist
church will have it's regular rehearsal
this evening at 745 o'clock. All mem
ers are requested to attend.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
Return to High Point.

Rev. Aubert Smith, who was elect
ed State President at the Christian
Endeavor Convention, returned to his
home in High Point yesterday.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
At Uarkcr'S Island.

Mrs. Eric G.. Flanagan and son,
ETC and steve, are spending some
limo AZ Harker's Island.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-06-12
CHURCH SOCIETIES
ANNOUNCEMENT

Capt. Anthony Eden, Britain's for
eign secretary, born 80 years ago,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-21
KILLER SUSPECT
ELUDES AGENTS
IN LOCAL RAIDS
U. S. Officers Scour County
in Their Search for
Harlan Crouch Sr.

Federal agents made several raids
throughout the county today in
search of Harlan Crouch ST.. alleged
slayer of John r. Foster, internal
revenue agent.
Chester Curry, II was released
today after being questioned in con-
nection with Crouch's alleged fight.
His father, Samuel Curry, At;
brother. John Curry. %; Tom Burns.
IS, and Frank Dold, So tenants Of
a Mooresville chicken farm owned
by Samuel Curry, still are in Gus
tody.
Police say the two Currys are sus-
pected of having transported Crouch
from a Chicago hideout to Indian
apolis after he was alleged to have
shot and killed Mr.. Foster during a
gun battle in Lake County last
Thursday.
Implicated Crouch, Say Officers
James Jacobs, alleged Indianap-
oils rum runner, implicated Crouch
as the trigger man following his ar
rest N Chicago Heights few hours
after the shooting, authorities
claim. The battle, according to the
Federal operatives, occurred when
Jacobs and Crouch were pursued by
car driven by Mr. Foster and Guy
Goodin, another Treasury Depart
ment agant. Mr.. Goodin was not
injured.
Two raids were made in the TOO
block on NJ Alabama-st by police
and Treasury Department agents
yesterday afternoon following a re-
port that Crouch was hiding in the
neighborhood. State police made an
other raid near Southport.
Later motorist told police that
a car, driven by "a man who looked
like Crouch" almost struck his au-
tomooile at Pershing-av and 10TH
st yesterday afternoon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-21
CHARGE OF MAIL
FRAUD Is DENIED
BY 0ARP CHIEF
Dr.. Townsend Indignantly
Disputes Allegation of
Committee Aid.
By United Press

By United Press
WASHINGTON, May 81. - A
charge that Townsend leaders used
the mails to defraud in seeking to
raise a bogus" S11 1000 lobby fund
was presented and Immediately de-
MED today as the House old-age in
quiry renewed examination of DR.
Francis E. Townsend, $200-a month
pension movement founder.
The charge was made by COM
mittee counsel James R. Sullivan
who submitted copies of Town
send gram" sent out in March, 1885
which urged members to hurry
contributions for a lobby which he
charged did not exist.
Townsend Hurls Denial
Townsend. 70-year-old sponsor
of the pension movement, denied
any fraudulent implications in the
Townsend grams" although he
said he was not familiar with al
details of the appeal.
Mr.. Sullivan commended the
lOWIlScllO grains OOA1C1CCQ 1u1lOs
for support of a Townsend lobby al
a time when the movements lobby
ing activities had ceased.
Mr.. Sullivan brought out that II
December, 1884, several months be-
fore the Townsend gram" appeal
lobby had been set up by tht
movement in Washington and {
fund of $23,4 400 raised for its sup
port.
Strategy Board Listed
The lobby, Mr.. Sullivan disclosed
consisted of a Townsend board o.
strategy" including Charles Randall
former Congressman, Glen j. Hud.
son, Daniel Carmichael, Otto Moor
and Francis Tuttle.
1t duties had ended, however
when the Townsend gram" appea
for lobby funds was made, Mr.. Sui
Ivan said.
Notwithstanding the fact tina
$23, 900 was raised and only $1804 O.
it spent, seven weeks later whe1
these men had left Washington
after their lobbying terminated, you
sent the Tow nsend gram out?" MI
Sullivan asked.
ct knew nothing of this" Dr.
Townsend said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-21
GREENLEE'S TRIP TO
EAST BRINGS COMMENT
Roosiers in Capital Speculate on
Significance of Visit.

boosters in Capital Speculate on
Significance of Visit.
Times Special
WASHINGTON, May 21.-Pleas
Greenlee IS due here by plane late
today and in the interim specula-
ton is rife regarding the political
significance of his visit.
The idea that ne might be seek
ing trade of delegates with the
Mckinney organization was secuted
when Senator Frederick VanNuys'
Office announced that it had not
been informed of his impending ar
rival
His political ally in his guberna-
torial race, Senator Sherman Min
ton, received wire stating the time
but little else.
James Penman, Minton's secretary
and long political manager for Mr..
Greenlee, likewise asserted that he
knew of no political reason for his
coming here at this time
However, he prepared to meet him
at the airport.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-21
MINTON SILENT
AFTER FARLEY
One of 7 Senate Liberals
at White House Council
With Frankfurter.

Times Special
WASHINGTON, May 21.-Sen-
ator Sherman Minton was one of
the seven Senate liberals closeted
with the President and Prof. Felix
Frankfurter of Harvard from $50
to midnight at the White House last
night.
Like all the others, he emerged
to talk about the weather to the
host of sleepy reporters awaiting
the breakup of the conference.
Invitation to attend had been
received earlier in the week by the
seven, including Senator Robert F
Wagner Cd, N. ", Burton K
Wheeler Cd, MontD, Lewis B
Schwellenbach 3D., Wash), George
w. Norris Or, Neb), Robert La Fol-
lette CP., Wis.,, Henrik K. Shipstead
(F. L., Mimi, and Sherman Min
ton.
All professed to know nothing
about the purpose of the meeting
both before and afterWard.
Senator Minton returned from a
three-day inspection tour of the
United States Military Academy at
West Point, and went directly to
the White House.
Tonight he will speak at the Yale
Club dinner at the University Club
and tomorrow night at a dinner OF
the Georgia Society of Washing
ton.
Between times he is scheduled to
entertain Pleas Greenlee, who is
due here this afternoon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-21
WELFARE STAFF
DUTIES STARTED
81 Employees Assume Duties
Under County Director
Joel A. Baker.
Continued From Page One)

next week, Mr.. Baker announced.
Under the new social security act
the welfare board assumes control
of the home as we'll as the care
of the blind.
All appointments were made
strictly on a merit basis, without re-
gard to politics or political refer
ences," the director said.
The appointments are temporary
and employees will be retained if
they perform their work satisfac-
torily, he said. Department heads
are to be selected as the director
learns of their ability, Mr.. Baker
said.
Ira Spencer Office Manager
Ira G. Spencer, 5116 College-av
has been named Office manager ana
Miss Bernice Church, 1929 N. Penn
Sylvania st, secretary to the d.
rector.
Mr.. Spencer resigned as division
manager of the P. r. Mallory Co
to take his new post. He formerly
was employed by the Stutz Motto!
Car Co. and the Nordyke & Mar
mon Co.
Miss Church has been employed
by the Governors Unemployment
Relief Commission and formerly
was secretary to Julius G. Travis
former Indiana Supreme Cour,
judge.
Of the new appointees, about hall
are Republicans and half are Demo
Gratis. Most of them are college
graduates or have mad college OF
university training, Mr.. Baker said
Four Employees Retained
| Four members of the old pension
| department have been retained
They are Andrew Hoover, William
McGill, Oren Boyer and Sheldon
Key.
The new appointees are Miss
Mary Stierwalt, Everett Kalb, Law
renee Voyles, Mrs. Ethel P. Bud
denbaum, Miss Alma kcehne, Miss
Ethel E. Hoffman, Mrs. Virginia
Sites, Miss Elizabeth Myers, Miss
Anna Thompson, w. A. Stephenson
E. E. Isaac, Miss Martha Corya
Miss Mildred Zimmerman, Miss
Martha Jane Baker, j. F. West
meier, Jean S. Boyle, Miss Lois Anr
Hodgin, Miss Geraldine Kuntz. Miss
Edna Remy, Miss Elinor Stiers, Mis-
Alice Auerbach, Mrs. Cynthia Cas-.
mire, Edward Fox, S. Clark Henry
Mrs. Hortense Thompson, Harry
Calland, Lyle Mabe, John A. Rich.
ardson, Mrs. Virginia Tharpe, Ell
more H.~Lee and Fred Lay.