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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-25
COUNCIL PUTS OFF
ACTION ON BUDGET
Additional Adjustments
Necessary Before New
Tax Rate Is Adopted
PLAN TRAFFIC LIGHT
City Agrees To Maintain Service in
Underpass; $l,7O6 Interest
Due on Street Bonds as
of September
PLAN TRAFFIC LIGHT

Final action on the adoption of the
annual 1936-37 city budget and tax
rate was deferred by the City Coun-
Gil Monday night at its regular meet
ing for August until Monday night of
next week, August 81. The delay was
occasioned by the necessity for MAX
ing certain additional adjustments,
and both the budget and the tax rate
are expected to be approved next
Monday night.
Last years tax rate of $1.25 per
$10O valuation of property may be re-
tanned for the coming year. There was
little prospect of any reduction.
The committee entrusted with MAX
ing recommendations on the request
of the Kings Daughters organiza-
ton that the city take over, own and
operate the park did not make it's re-
port last night, but is expected to be
ready with it at the adjourned meet
ing.
A resolution for traffic signal ser
vice at the new underpass, construc-
ton of which is now beginning, was
offered by Alderman c. M. Hight and
adopted after Alderman M. W. Wes-
ter seconded it.
Interest on street improvement
bonds outstanding was reported to
the Council to be due in New York
September / in the sum of $1,7O6.25,
and was ordered paid. One item is
for $1.47o on an issue of March 1, 1923,
and the other is for $23625 due on an
issue of March 1, 1888
n cfy7oa MT hox
been made with j. C. Gardner in con-
nection with his property on Charles
street, near where the underpass will
emerge to a level on Charles street,
but no figure was named in the set
Element, the matter to be determined
when work is completed. Adjustment
was also reported with A. P. Barnes
on certain property claims in connec-
ton with the close of the road that
formerly ran between the old GENE
terry and the new one recently bought
by the city.
The Council approved security post
ed by the Citizens Bank & Trust Com
pany and the First National Bank for
city deposits in those banks, which
were again designated for the coming
year as repositories for city funds.
free license was granted to L. R.
Dodd, a partially disabled World War
veteran, for peddling razor blades and
rubber goods. H. E. White, adjutant
of the local post of the American Lee
gion, appeared to request the action.
The balance sheet and filter report
for the waterworks department were
presented by Mayor Irvine B. Watkins
as manager of the department, and
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-25
THEATRE WORK is
NEARING COMPLETION

Work on the new State Theatre is
progressing at rapid clip, and indi-
cations are that it will be ready for
occupancy very shortly.
The theatre will present most at
tractive appearance, and will be one
of the incest small theatres III this
section. Manager Henry Stallings is
very enthusiastic over the new she
atre, and feels that patrons will be
more than pleased with the new ap-
pearance of the theatre.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-25
c. D. ALIENS
WAS BURIED TODAY
w. c. Allen, 81, Passes In
Oxford After Illness of
Several Weeks

Funeral services were conducted
this afternoon at 4 o'clock for w. c..
Allen, 81, who died at the home of
his daughter Mrs. G. C. Nicholson, in
Oxford, Monday morning at 8 o'clock.
after an illness of several weeks.
Funeral services were conducted
from the home with interment in Elm
wood cemetery.
The deceased was a native of New
port, Tenn, and is we'll known
throughout the section
He is survived by three sons, c. D.
Allen and H. L. Allen, of Henderson.
and Jim Allen; and three daughters.
Mrs. G. c. Nicholson, Oxford, Mrs.
Norma Williams and Mrs George
Ayscue, both of Henderson.
Active pallbearers were announced
as d. F. Lanier, Rufus Boyd. Fornie
Wilson, Lumus Boyd, DR.. Thomas,
Mr.. Maynard, Herman Arlington, r.
N. Gupton, l.. l.. Wilson, j. f.. Yer
non, j. w. Cooper, w. r. Perry and
w. r. Lanier.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-25
VISITING PREACHER
TO HOLD SERVICE

Rev. ]. Everett Neese, of Reds
vile, who is being considered as pas
tor for 'Congrega tional-Christian
church, will be in the city Wednesday
evening to conduct the regular mid
week prayer service at that church,
it was announced today.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend, and members of the church
were urged to be present in order
that they may aid the pulpit COM
mittee in selecting a pastor for the
coming year.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-25
Henderson Daily Dispatch

both were received and filed
Approval was given of a claim by
Walter L. Wilson for $3O.31 in dam
ages to his car resulting from a de-
fective manhole covering on North
Garnett street. Mr.. Wilson is principal
of the Drewry high school.
All members of the Council were
present for the meeting, which was
comparatively brief aftersit was de-
termined that action would be impos-
sible at the time on the budget and
tax rate for the fiscal year.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-25
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page Four

1. Are children born to American
citizens, temporarily residing
abroad, Americans?
g. Who was Pho Fedi?
3. Name the most westerly Of the
Canary Islands.
4. Where is the University of Alaska.
s. Name the largest city of Sicily
g. On what river is the city of Fergus
Falls, Mimi?
Z. Where is the Rock Mountain peak,
Mount Mckinley located?
s. Name the inventor of the reaping
machine.
g. What rs the popular name for
Roentgen rays?
TO- What is a color mill?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-25
M. P. REVIVAL HAS
BIG CONGREGATION
Kew. Fred PaschaII Preache.
First Sermon; Henry
CASTOR Singer

A revival meeting to last tbron.,
the week and possibly longer aa ,oush
der way last night at the MOI 5be IN
Protestant church, with the f;r ~.toulSI
mon of the series of DR.. Fred " 81 9ei-
chall, pastor of the M. p. cb,,ro,l a.
Burlington. ~ dC
The pastor, Rev. L. r. Medln saia
the attendance at the first service 9 1',la
considered very good, and that va
congregation was much pIeasaa ,,,;4'
the sermon by Dr. Paschall ana misl
the singing by Henry CASTOR Of Bo 5D
mont, who will lead the music dnr;na
the services. s
Rev. Mr.. Paschall and Mr. c.stoa
reached the city Monday, and will ~
here for the rest of the week 30
through next Sunday.
The services are held each ovon;na
at O'Clock, and the public is mvitoS
| to attend.
In doing well, one wars against o,,;,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-25
TWO CASES HEARD
BY THE RECORDER

Two cases were tried at today's ses-
corder r. E. Clements.
Raymond Lassiter was convicted of
being drunk, and was sentenced to
80 days on the roads the term to run
at the expiration of a similar sent
encc passed by the court yesterday.
Charlie Warren was tried for aband
oning and non-support of his family.
Judgment in the case was continued
until Sept. 81 when his wife must
come into court and show that he
has provided for her and the child
rem.
1887-Hal c. Evarts, novelist, born
at Topeka. Kans. Died Oct 10, 1884 i.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-25
ASSOCIATED PRESS AND CENTRAL PRESS
Last Holiday For
Clerks Tomorrow

Workers in retail and other bust
ness establishments i'm Henderson
will tomorrow enjoy their last sum-
mer half holiday. In keeping with
custom of several years stand
ing, merchants adopted a plan ear
~ I'm the summer for granting half
holiday to their employees every
wednesday afternoon during July
and August. And Wednesday of
this week is the last i'm August
and therefore the final half holiday
that will be granted under the
agreement this summer.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-25

One Deed = The only realty deed
filed yesterday with the Vance Reg
istry covered propert yon the Hend-
erson-OXford Road.
j. C. Kittrell, ct. al. conveyed to
Alex S. Watkins for $40 and consid-
erations a lot on said highway.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-25
Prepaid Taxes To
County .$3l,488.33
For 1886 Account

Taxes for 1886 prepaid to the
county before the books had been
completed and before the records
have been turned over to the
sheriff for collection, amount to
$31, 1888, G. w. Adams, county
accountant, announced today. This
is close to Is percent of the total
that has to be collected for the
year.
The budget for the year has
been adopted at approximately
100000, and the tax rate has been
fixed at SO cents on the 500 vaIU-
alton, a cut from last years rate
of $1.O3, or ten cents. The prepay
ments were made by number of
concerns in order to take advan-
tage of heavy discounts allowed
for early settlements of ObIiga-
tiOns. The payments were at es-
timated rates, many different, and
all above the figure at which the
levy was finally made.
Evening star., 1936-04-25
CHURCH LEAGUE PLANS
TOM THUMB WEDDING
Chevy Chase Woman Methodists
Arranging Presentation
for May s.
BY a Stan Correspondent of The Star.

BY Stan Correspondent of The Star.
CHEVY CHASE, Md, April 25.-A
Tomb Thumb wedding is to be pre-
sented by the Woman's League of the
Chevy Chase Methodist Church on
May 8 at 7:30 pm. in the auditorium
Of Leland Junior High School.
Little Ruth johnson. is to play the
brides role, while Sumner Wood, jr., Is
to be the groom. Nearly 40 children
from well-known Chevy Chase fam
lilies are being selected for other parts
in the wedding.
Mrs. Joseph @. Edwards Is general
chairman of the committee, assisted
by the following: Mrs. William Orem,
jr.. and Mrs. o. L. Varela, cast; Mrs.
william Springer, program; Mrs.
Stuart Burdick, costumes; Mrs. Frank
Simpson, decorations; Mrs. Karl Pitt,
publicity; Mrs. Elmer L. Hall, wedding
cake; Mrs. Lew Mohler. wedding sup
per; Mrs. Edwin G. Latch, tickets:
Mrs. Thelma Burton King and Mrs.
Donal Libby, music, and Mrs. E. K.
Jett, refreshments.
Evening star., 1936-04-25
75O DOGS MEET
FOR SHOW HONORS
Mrs. Boettiger to Award
Prizes at MeadoWbrook
Club This Afternoon.

The Meadowbrook Saddle Club
Chevy Chase, Md, today was playing
host to more than $50 dogs vying fol
top honors and $4,000 in cash prizes
ribbons and other trophies in the
seventh annual National Capital Ken
mel Club dog show.
Joseph O'Hare, president Of the
club. said the entry list is the largest
in the history of the annual affair
The entry list shows a marked in
crease in the number of local pet and
field dogs over last year.
The Kennel Club will offer IS for
the best of breed in every breed, pro-
vided six or more dogs are entered
The trophy for best and show will be
awarded by Mrs. Anna Roosevelt
Boettiger, daughter of President and
Mrs. Roosevelt.
The show is a one-day affair and
the winning dogs are expected to be
announced late today.
Part of the proceeds will be donated
to the Volunteers of America. and
Maud Ballington Booth, internation-
ally known as little mother of the
doughboys," will take part in the
ceremonies.
The best in show trophy this year
has been named officially the Frank
Dole Trophy, in honor of Frank Dole,
the dean of all dog news writer's of
the New York Herald Tribune staff.
Dole will be present to receive the
Martha Washington Trophy pre-
sented by the National Capital Ken
mel Club to "the most outstanding
personality in the dog world in 1886. -
Evening star., 1936-04-25
STICKERS WILL PREACH
Abatement OF NOISE

twenty-five thousand stickers bear
ing the slogan, use your brakes in
stead of your horn," will be distrib-
uted to automobile drivers within 10
days in furtherance of the noise
abatement campaign, Commissioner
Hazen said today.
The Noise Abatement Committee
has recommended amendment of the
traffic regulations to prohibit blowing
Of automobile horns for any purpose
between IL pm. and Z am.
Addressing the Plan and Scope
Subcommittee of the body yesterday,
Harry p. Somerville said this would
be the only regulation sought by the
group.
Somerville, w. w. Everett, general
manager of Woodward g. Lothrop's,
and Mrs. George c. Thorpe were ap-
pointed to seek cooperation by news
papers for the campaign. Co-opera-
ton by Washington residents also
will be sought.
Evening star., 1936-04-25
Invisible Man" StumbIes.

in their so-called Creepy Joint" in
the HOO block of New Jersey avenue
to "divvy up"
'InvisibIe Man" StumbIes.
The gangs downfall began, detec-
tives said. when one of the most adept
of the invisible men" stumbled and
was caught as he ran from car he
had just robbed at Ninth street and
Rhode Island avenue. He gave police
the name Of his companions.
First reports on yesterdays purse
snatchings were that there were
two youths in coupe. and the last
report had four youths in a sedan.
The tags on the first car seen had
been stolen from an automobile be-
longing to Mrs. May H. Mcdonald.
II K street.
An automobile stolen from the rear
of a Fourteenth street automobile
dealer was believed to have been used
in at least the last case.
The D. A. r. victim was Miss Emily
Howard of West Point. N. Y. She said
one youth jumped from an automobile
in which three other boys we're riding
and grabbed her pocketbook at
Seventeenth and D streets. 1t con-
tanned the tickets and $50.
Miss Vera Green Of the Shoreham
Hotel reported one of two youths in
an automobile jumped from the run
ming board and grabbed her pocket
book in front of the hotel. 1t con-
tained Sl0.75 in cash.
Others robbed were:
May A. Marcary of the Chastleton
Hotel, pocketbook snatched at Six
teenth and T streets, loss, $1,000;
Mrs. Lenord Goodwin, 70 years old,
1882 Second street northeast. Lincoln
road near Seaton street northeast,
$3.50, and Annie NJ Briggs, East Cliff
ton Terrace Apartments. Eleventh
and Clifton streets. $3.50.
Victims described the snatcher's
age at from IS to 18 years.
Evening star., 1936-04-25
Oyster a Fighter,
Jackson Declares.
In Ans,oer to Dye,
Statement Before d. n.
X. BiUalue is ''Dead'
Dr0lUs Fire.

Although he cannot yell or run, Old
Kid Oyster, the well-known "succu-
lent bivalve," really is a fighter of no
mean ability.
So says Charles E. jackson, acting
commissioner of fisheries, rising to de-
fend the oyster against charges made
by DR.. Gus w. Dyer in speech before
the Daughters of the American Revo.
luton that the "oyster is more dead
than alive" and lis a Socialist who
The oyster is very much alive and
hates to struggle"
disposed to fight for its life, Commits
sioner Jackson asserted.
while it is true that oysters cannot
move about from place to place like
some forms of animal life, yet they
lead very active life on the oyster
beds" the commissioner said. Con-
sidering that the oyster cannot run
from its enemies, 1t Is indeed remark
able how it stands its ground and
fights for existence, and the fact that
SO many delicious oysters are consumed
by the public is sufficient evidence that
tons Of them succeeI Ia their fight.
"Of course, the oyster hates to
struggle against its enemies, as do all
forms of mankind and nature, but a
statement that the oyster Is more dead
than alive is certainly an erroneous
one, and am sure the oyster industry
will be glad to submit ample evidence
to DR.. Dyer to prove that he Is wrong
and 50 will the Bureau Of Fisheries"
Evening star., 1936-04-25
D. c. HEADS SCAN
SCHO0LPLAN COST
AND LIKELY FUNDS
Expenditures to Be Required
for Five-Year Building.
Program Weighed.
MATTER is REFERRED
TO TAX COMMITTEE
Estimate Is That Revenue for Next
10 Years Will Allow 81 10000
Investment Annually.

A detailed study of the cost of the
proposed new five-year building pro-
gram for the public schools, along
with consideration of the Districts
anticipated revenues, will be made
before the Board of Education's pro-
posal is approved by the District
Commissioners, it was learned today.
The Commissioners, who have in
dicated they favor the necessary ad-
ditional buildings. have referred the
Board of Educations enabling act
to the Special Tax Committee of the
District. Vernon E. West, acting cor
poration counsel, heads the committee.
The School Boards proposal calls
for authority to purchase A pieces
of land. construct "a new buildings
and enlarge As buildings now in the
system. Many of the land purchases
would be limited to recreational facil-
tiles and Fairgrounds.
Tentative Study Made.
A tentative cost study already has
been made by the School Boards
Finance Committee. headed by George
M. Whitwell as chairman, but no an
nouncement of the probable expen-
ditures has been made.
The last comprehensive building
program for the schools, begun in
1924, cost approximately $4,000 900,
Of s4,000,000 per year for five years.
The District Tax Committee already
has estimated that District revenues
over the next 10 years will provide
sufficient funds for s75O00,000 for
capital investment" This would
mean S7.5OO,000 per year. Whether
the new school building plan can be
included in this estimated figure will
be determined in the study ordered by
the Commissioners
Authority Only Is Asked.
The School Boards present proposal
merely asks Congress to authorize the
program. 1t does not carry with it the
necessary appropriation Under the
earlier five-year plan the appropri-
ations were carried in the regular
District supply bills after original
authority had been granted in an
enabling act.
Whitwells committee and school
statisticians have tabulated a great
deal of material bearing on the costs
and capacity of the school system un-
der the proposed enlargement. This
material probably will be turned over
to Vests committee.
AS soon as the cost can be fixed the
Commissioners are expected to for
ward the proposed bill to the Budget
Bureau so action may be taken at the
present session of Congress.
Evening star., 1936-04-25
SENATORS SELECTED
FOR AIRPORT BOARD
Organization of Commission for
District to Be Completed
Early Next Week.

Organization of the District Airport
Commission probably will be COM
pleted early next week. it was indicated
today as appointment of the Senate
members of the body was announced.
The Senate members are Senators
King of Utah and Copeland of New
York, Democrats, and Austin of Ver-
mont, Republican.
The appointment Of King and Aus
tin had been anticipated. Copeland
was selected in place of Senator Tyd-
ings of Maryland. the third member
of the Senate conference group on the
local airport bill, because of the fact
that airport sites in Maryland prob
ably will be considered, it is under
stood.
Three House members remain to be
appointed by the Speaker. President
Roosevelt few days ago appointed as
members of the commission Maj. Gen.
Oscar Westover. chief of the Army
Air Corps; District Engineer Commis-
sioner Dan I. Sultan and Frederic A.
Delano. chairman of the National
Capital Park and Planning Commits
sion.
The commission is directed to select
site for local airport and to submit
its selection to Congress as soon as
possible.
Evening star., 1936-04-25
Purse,Snatching Ring Barred
ByArrest ofl2Boys, PoliceSay
Intricate ''Passing" System Used to
ViCtimize Woman AutO Drivers of
$4,000, Officers Disclose.

Twelve colored youths, who allegedly
snatched 100 purses through what
appears to have been a combination
of the Warner and Rockne foot ball
systems. are under arrest, police an
nounced today.
One by one they have been ap-
pretended since April 10, when a slip
of the foot led to the capture by two
quick citizens of one of the dozen
who range in age from IA to 10.
Police now are pressing a search
for the perpetrators of five other
snatchings which occurred late yes
terday. One Of their victims was a
D. A. r. convention delegate, whose
railroad tickets home were in her lost
purse.
Detectives Frank Ashley and R.
E. Williams. who caught the 12
members of the Creepy Joint" gang,
declared their maraudings over the
past year netted them $4,000, most
Of it taken from women driving
automobiles.
Equipment in Room.
In the rooms of one of the leaders
the detectives found q gun, two wom-
ems purses. four billfolds. six fountain
pens. 10 campacts and many cigarette
lighters and combs.
The three alleged leaders are under
$4,000 bond each for grand jury action.
The other nine have been released in
the custody of their parents for the
Juvenile Court.
The gang, according to Ashley and
Williams. maurauded in bands of
three, the smallest and most agile of
whom would be designated ''the in
visible man" or zero"
Zero" would leap on the running
board Of slowing or halted car,
snatch whatever was on the front seat,
make a lateral pass of the loot to
left" or right" idling by the curb,
and the three would scatter.
They would meet some hours later
Evening star., 1936-04-25
MODEL BASIN BILL
BEFORE PRESIDENT
Senate Passes Measure Au-
thorizing $3,5OO,OOO
for Ship Project.
BY J. A. O'LEARY.

A modern ship model basin for the
Navy Department, to cost $4,000
and to be located in the vicinity of
Washington, would be authorized in a
bill on its way to the White House
today for signature.
1t was one of four measures Of
local interest that passed the Senate
on the unanimous consent calendar
yesterday. The other three we're:
To authorize merger of the WASH
ington and Georgetown Gas Light
Cos. and to authorize the company
to issue additional capital stock,
subject to approval of the Public
Utilities Commission. This bill still
requires House action.
To authorize the War Department
to make preliminary surveys Of the
Potomac River and its tributaries,
with a view to planning future flood
control proposals. This goes to the
President for signature.
To authorize an appropriation of
S2,500 to assist the veterans organi-
cations of the District in planning
Memorial day services on May 80
in Arlington National Cemetery and
other cemeteries in this vicinity,
which also goes to the President to
be signed.
Senator Walsh, Democrat of Mas
sachusetts, told the Senate yesterday
the Governments ship model basin
at the Washington Navy Yard is
obsolete. He pointed out that other
large nations have such facilities for
testing models of proposed naval YES
sells. The basin also would be avail
able to private concerns for testing
models, at actual cost to the concerns
so accommodated.
In reporting the bill, the Naval
Affairs Committee pointed out the
present basin at the Navy Yard was
designed in 1895 and is out of date.
The new basin would be technical
laboratory in which exact knowledge
would be developed in connection
with ship. and seaplane construction.
Originally the bill mentioned the
vicinity of Cabin John, Md, for the
location Of the basin, but as finally
passed the Department is authorized
to select site in the vicinity of
Washington.
Evening star., 1936-04-25
END Of IMMUNITY
TO ARREST SEEN
Hancock Plans Bill to Re.
peal Privileges of Con.
gress Members.

A Every timely" amendment to the
Constitution to repeal the immunity
Of Congress members from arrest
probably will be proposed soon by
Representative Hancock. Republican
of New York.
Representative Hancock's proposal
was made yesterday. only "a hours
after Representative Marion A. Zion
check was arrested and fined fol-
speeding and contempt OF court fol.
lowing a day of evasion, scufiies and
comedy.
Hancock said:
I'm not mentioning any names
but I know of several instances in
which Congressman have gone around
here and confused and scared little
judges and policemen.
"Congressmen ought to be held in
strict accountability for obeying the
laws-more so than any other citi.
zens."
The Constitution sets forth that
members Of Congress cannot be ar
rested while going to or from Con.
gress. or while that body is in session
except for treason. felony or breach
of the peace"
Senator Borah, Republican, of Idaho
contends the present law was mean.
to grant immunity to members OF
Congress from arrest for debts or under
civil suits. The breach of the peace
exception is subject to liberal inter
probation, some authorities hold.
Zioncheck spent a quiet day yester-
day, denying himself to interviewers
and remaining within his Office most
of the time. Meanwhile, his mother
Mrs. Frances Zioncheck. was reported
seriously i'll at her home in Seattle
Wash.