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Metropolitan news., 1936-11-07
JOSEPH BUTLER AT
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY

The Phyllis Wheatley Woman's
Club enjoyed a delightful afternoon
Wednesday at the home, sips Mich
igan avenue. Mr.. Joseph Butler,
world traveller and international
correspondent Tor the New York
Evening Post, was the guest speak
er.
He has just returned from Spain
and gave vivid account of the
Spanish revolution. The thrilling
events being enacted over there
were narrated by him in a very
entertaining manner Naola Mae
Smith, president, Rosa Russell Ter
rell, corresponding secretary, Eliza.
beth Lindsey Davis, publicity chair
man.
Metropolitan news., 1936-11-07
Y. W. c.. A. Volunteers EniOv Travel Talk
ACTIVITIES
ON
AT CIR ACE

Grace Presbyterian church, an
institution once famous for it's ser.
vices to its community, again came
into it's own when the WPA Com.
munity Improvement program die
rected by the Chicago Urban Lea.
que and the Wabash Y. M. C. A.
opened activities there on Friday.
Sunday afternoon, a F m y
Roundup was held at the church.
Mrs. Lucille w. Kelly. director, ar
ranged special program followed
by an exhibit of work done by the
project.
Old settlers who remember Grace
Church's former prestige in Com
munity betterment rejoiced at this
evidence of her renaissance. The
church is to be congratulated upon
it's choice of such a public spirited
minister as Reverend Augustus q.
Bennett.
The program was arranged under
the supervision of Miss Rose Grant,
Mrs. Lillian Mae Jackson, Mr.. Jack.
son Clark and Miss Christabel John.
son. Rev. Bennett and Mr.. Joseph
Jefferson were the speakers.
Metropolitan news., 1936-11-07

Times headline read: la Guardia
Not on Hand For Roosevelt Broad.
cast and the story in part ran:
"a radio program in which Mayor
La Guardia had been announced as
speaker on a coast-to-coast hook
up under the auspices of groups
seeking the reelection of President
Roosevelt was changed last night
by the substitution of Dr. Mary
Mcleod Bethune Of Washington,
for the Mayor. No reason was an.
nounced for the change. An an.
nouncer for the Columbia Broad
casting System, over whose net.
work the program was sent, mere
ly said it had been informed a sub.
stitute would be provided for the
Mayor"
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Metropolitan news., 1936-11-07

A man seldom thinks with more
earnestness of anything than he
does of his dinner.
sam Johnson.
Metropolitan news., 1936-11-07

The Field Secretary of the N. A.
A. c. p. and vice president of the
Women, who is here heading up
the drive to obtain 5000 new men,
bers for the association. She is
being assisted by Or. A. WiIber-
force Williams, a life member.
Metropolitan news., 1936-11-07

Who doth good deeds is twice
porn. Arnold.
Metropolitan news., 1936-11-07

Who celebrated their feth wedding anniversary with
reception at their home, 4216 Indiana avenue Tuesday
evening" October 27 Over five hundred friends called to
felicitae them The happy couple the recipients of
many costly and beautiful gifts Paon's Studio.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10

| seemed so suitable for all concerned.
| Life at Fair Acres had promised
so much for Thora 81 temporary
peace and rest, at all events. In
stead. there had been one disturbing
situation after another. She was
suddenly conscious that she was
very tired. OF everything. 1t was a
temptation. almost. to subscribe to
| Wilma's philosophy. Even if she
| never learned to love Sherman Cor
| don. she could insure the future for
herself and
She reused herself with start. It
was time to dress. to go down and
oversee the dinner arrangements.
After all. she was Selwyn Marshs
housekeeper. Nothing more even
that place was not secure now.
AS she stood before the mirror
arranging her hair. staring rather
curiously at the girl in the glass,
she believed that she understood one
OF the underlying causes Of her
hearts ache.
She was homesick! Suddenly and
desperately homesick.
If only she could go to her mother
with her difficulties. rest her tired
head on that gentle shoulder. feel
those slim arms about her as
when she was little girl. That was
denied her now. AS far as she could
know. it always would be that way.
Unless 80. II she accepted Sher-
man Gordon. it might be. the way
out. Hjalmar Dahl would approve,
in time allow her to come
home. 80.
Thinking Of that again 1t wouldn't
do.
She was giving the last touches to
her toilet. when there came another
rap on her sitting room door Think
ing that Nellie must have returned,
she walked from the bedroom. calling
out pleasant. Come in"
The door opened. Alec Babbap
stood there. smiling.
RIO BE CONTINUED
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10

out because with the extremely care
full physical tests which pilots have
to pass now. accidents of this kind
have been eliminated almost COM
pletely. Soon after the physical ex-
amnations were begun accidents
were reduced so per cent.
The interest in this type Of work
has become SO great that a special
magazine is devoted to the subject
called. The Journal of Aviation
Medicine. edited by DR.. Louis H.
Bauer, and published in st. Paul,
Minnesota.
The tests made on prospective
pilots include, Of course, tine general
physical examination that would &C.
cur in any job requiring good ply
steal fitness. Examination Of the
heart, lungs, kidneys, blood pressure,
ETC., are all made, but there are three
general tests which the aviation pilot
has to pass more rigidly than any
other kind of an engineer. One Of
these is a. special test for sight; an
other is for equilibrium. and the third
is his mental reactions.
Eyes Better Than Normal
The eyes must be better than nor
NAL for distance vision, with quick
and accurate vision and perfect
muscle balance and, OF course. there
must be good color perception and NO
night blindness. An interesting test
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10

| that was what he meant Perhaps a
man did fall deeply in love like that
suddenly.
Any woman might be proud to win
the love of man like Sherman Cor
don. There was no question that he
was very much a gentleman. Even
Mr.. Marsh had admitted that
said he had brains and breeding"
And Mrs. Steele her words kept
returning to Thora's mind. brilliant
-. wealthy =. - very wonderful
catch for some lucky girl" Why had
she said that? Could 1t be possible
that MIR. Gordon had said something
to Mrs. Steele? AS he admitted he
did to Mr.. Marsh? Was Mrs. Steele
trying to further his cause. possibly
for reasons of her own? 1t all was
so confusing.
Through and above It all was a
dull wonder that she was not more
elated. She was conscious only that
her heart was filled with a strange
unrest. It was almost a hurt. Why?
AS she tried to recall it, that had
come with Mr. Gordon's reference to
Selwyn Marsh. Just why did he
think that Mr.. Marsh should be told :?
He was in no way responsible for
Thora Dahl This might very easily
change their relations now it
was almost sure to. Mr.. Marsh
might even think that she had taken
advantage Of his kindness by trying
to win his young neighbor for her.
self.
In her .perplexity. Thora did not
allow herself to be particularly con-
cerned over Nellie's visit and its
cause. She had tried to be fair in
her conclusions about Mr.. Babbas.
This last episode filed her with
very near disgust. 1t
seemed such a pity that Wilma was
about to give herself to a man like
that what chance of happiness
could she ever have? Why hadn't
Mr.. Gordon fallen in love with
Wilma instead? 1t would have
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10


landings. The apparatus for making
this test is called the Howard Dolan
Apparatus and consists OF BLACK
box with two pegs, one stationary
and the other. movable. One side OF
the box is open so that the applicant
can see the pegs. They are attacheo
to strings and he is told to place the
pegs side by side. If he is not able
to DO this closer than 30 millimeters
he is disqualified.
Color perception is naturally I'M
portant for a pilot, and people WIN
color blindness are eliminated by the
usual test.
Diet for Third Week-Monday
Breakfast-One banana, sliced. with
milk; one shredded wheat biscu'
with milk; one cup black coffee.
Luncheon-Orange; one lamb chop
broiled: one-half head lettuce, dress
ing; toast; coffee.
Dinner-One-half grapefruit; two
eggs. boiled or poached; one-half
head lettuce; tomato, dressing; toast;
coffee.
What is your weight today?
EDITORS NOTE: Six pamphlets
by Dr.. Clendening can now be OBJ
tanned by sending 10 cents in coin, for
each, and a self-addressed envelope
stamped with a three-cent stamp.
to DR.. Logan Clendening, in care OF
this paper. The pamphlets are:
Indigestion and Constipation" IRE
ducing and Gaining" "Infant Feed
Ing" Instructions for the Treatment
Of Diabetes" "Feninine Hygiene"
and "The Care Of the Hairsand Skin"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10
CHAPTER 40

THE TURMOIL of thoughts beat
ing against Thora's tired brain wa
stiIled by hurried rap on the door
She reused with start. pushed the
hair away from her eyes. With {
hasty pause before her mirror. she
answered the summons
Nellie. the maid. was there.
Excuse me, Miss Thora," she be-
gan breathlessly. but l got to speak
to you a minute"
'Of course. Nellie. Come In. What
Is it?"
The girl closed the door and stood
with her back against it Her face
was flushed and there were tears in
her eyes.
why. / saw Mr.. Babbas come in
and I wasn't sure l put the
towels in his bathroom, so -. went
up with some and ="
"Yes?"
The color in Nellie's cheeks deep
ened: her eyes fell.
"He he got fresh"
oh"
Eyes. he did I'm not going to
stand for that from any. guy :. l
don't care who he isl" The tears in
the maids eyes were those of anger.
"Of course not. Nellie" Thora
tried to speak calmly. although her
own eyes darkened with the warmth
of her indignation. The maid was
little more than a child. and pretty
II am glad you told me. dear After
this. you need not attend to that
room. will take care of it"
"Oh. thanks. Miss Thoral ] didn't
know just what to do. At first,
was going to tell Ted because l knew
he'd :"
mo. mol" Thora interrupted swift
~. I'VE mustn't do anything like |
that Mr.. Babbas should not have
forgotten himself of course. but he
lives in another country where |
people have different IDEAS than we
do. I'm sure he meant no harm"
Then he'd better go back" Nellie |
suggested darkly. I'm not going to |
have any foreigner paving mel"
Il know. But we must remember
that Mr.. Babbas is Miss Wilmas i
guest. Don't mention this to any,
one. please. Try to forget it Every
thing will be all right"
I'D do anything you want me to,
Miss Thora."
II know. Run along now"
Thora sank YEARLY into a chair.
as the door closed behind her caller.
What day this had been.
The past few hours seemed like
some dream 1t was hard to realize
that it all was true :. that it must
be true. Sherman Gordon had told1
her that he loved her. He wanted
her to believe that he had loved her
from the first time that he ever saw
her, That accounted for some of the
things he had said when they first
met. for that surprising declaration
that had marked their first ride to-
eether. She could understand now.
1t did not occur to Thora now to /!
doubt Gordon's sincerity. He had
teen so in earnest when he told her
OF his love. his lean face and dark
eyes alight with intensity. He be-
Neved what he was saying. but I'll
But why had there been no an :
swerng thrill?
After all, it was the first time any S
man had ever told Thora Dahl that {
he loved her. Mr.. Gordon had not
asked her to marry him. But it was {
a proposal. He had spoken about l
his father and mother of course Y
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10

Hilarious comic antics of Ed
Wynn, radio and stage comedian,
were laid asidezfor a serious de-
meanor when he appeared in New
York court for hearing of suit for
$4,000 filed against him by Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Greenberg. The
Greenbergs sued or that amount
for "seryices AID expenses" in
taking care kof Wynn's invalid
wife from Marsh, 1929, to No
vember, 1880.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10

Former Japanese ambassador to
Italy and once second secretary in
the Japan csc embassy in Washing
ton, Shigeru Yoshida has been
named new foreign minister Of the
.Mikado's government. He .wassap-
pointed to the post by Koki Hirota,
Japan's post-mutiny DremieE.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10

Howard M. Overstreet
Resigning his job as a police officer
In Washington, D. c., Howard M.
Overstreet has announced his cam
didacy for the Democratic presiden-
tial nomination. He's carrying on
what amounts to a one-man presi-
Dental campaign in the non-voting
District of Columbia.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10

the machine. 2
per cent due ito
enemy fire. and
80 " per scent ! to
t h e. physical
defects Of. she
pilots. This. be-
ing true, it is
e v i d e n t that
careful physi-
cal examination
is by all odds
the most inn
p or t a n t ele-
ment in pre-
" e n t | n g air.
plane tragedies.
E x p e r fence
hAH 49,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10
More Than Normal Vision
Necessary for Air Pilot

of the, eyes lis that. Of depth percep-
ton. This consists in the ability to
Judge distance. as used by flyers in
taking, off, In formation flying at
high sspead. in approaching buildings
and. other, obstacles. land in making
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10

Map of the Rhineland section of
Germany, shaded area indicating
the zone demilitarized by the Yer
sailles treaty and Locarno pact, in
to which Germany has sent her
armed forces to threaten the peace
of Europe.
Central P4'esse
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10
Wife Preservers

Apple, potato and most ether
stains may be removed from the
hands by rubbing them with oat-
meal moistened with lemon juice
or vinegar. If you use soap before
removing the stain it will he more
difficult to remove
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10

killed by Italian air raiders on the northern front
and an Italian plane had circled the city on recon-
noitering flight The major was volunteer who
Joined the Ethiopian Red Cross as soldier of for
tune Map of citys location, general scene in heart
of city and fleeing natives are shown above. Tha
-: palace is shown In the background.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10

Order to evacuate Adds Ababa, capital city of
Ethiopia, went out to noncombatants following the
government announcement Of an expected air at
tack by Italian bombing planes. The evacuation
order was issued as official announcement was made
that Major Gerald Achilles Burgoyne, British army
officer and official of King Edwards court. was
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-03-10

By LOGAN CLENDENING, M. d.
THE ROYAL AIR CORPS of Great
Britain, after the World war, showed
that airplane accidents were due.
s per. cent to faulty mechanism in.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-31
News Behind the News
Roosevelt Wins in COP Primaries -.
Eren ohio FIOpS Orer =. Labor Tote
Counts Up

WAsHINGTON.-The big winner in the Re
publican primaries seems to have been Mr.
Roosevelt.
That's because Roosevelt and Democratic
candidates have been piling up larger votes in
various important states than have the Repub-
lcan candidates. particularly IN California, ILL
noiS. and Ohio.
The Ohio primary system is a comparatively
scrambled affair. and arbitrary conclusions uSu-
ally are not to be drawn there from the bare
figures But informed men who four months
ago were saving that the state LOST TO the
Democrats now concede tl@t Ohio would land
IN Rooseyelt's lap if the election were held
today. This group includes certain Ohio Repub-
lican congressman. speaking in their frankly
confidential moments.
one big factor they cite is that of organized
labor The United Mine Workers have only
about 10000 members in the state, but labor
there is as strong for industrial unionlsm as
anywhere. This means that most CT its voters
will follow the lead Of John L. Lewis, who is
strong for Roosevelt.
Furthermore, Ohio experts declare, Roose-
velt will get the bulk Of the Townsend vote
and the Coughlin vote.
Ohio, with 26 electoral votes, is described
oftener than any other state as pivotal
Senator Borah's defeat by old guard Repub-
lcans of Ohio proves beyond all question that
his campaign for the presidential nomination
is futile since the popular support which he
sought in his war against monopoly and par
ty bosses just hasn't materialized.
That means that the issue as to Borah boils
down simply to the question whether there is
any possibility that the Idaho senator will bolt
the party ticket after the convention and if
there is how high price the conventions dom
mating forces would pay to keep him on the
reservation.
Over at Democratic national committee
headquarters the boys confidently predict that
many who have voted for Borah in primaries
viii cast their ballots for the Democratic ticket
in November, regardless Of what the senator
does.
They're sure this will more than make up
for the defecuCns from the party indicated by
the primary vote polled by Henry Breckenridge,
who was defeated by Roosevelt 20 to / in
Pennsylvania. 5l2 to l in Maryland, and 10 to l
in Ohio.
Roosevelt's big vote in Ohio tended to quiet
the oppCSitionists who read a large and un-
favorable portent into Breckinrdge's Maryland
vote. The Breckenridge vote there can be large
ly attributed to anti-New Deal sentiment inner
tied from the late Governor Ritchie and pre-
served by Senator Tydings the apathy. Of the
party machine at primary time; and the per-
sistent slathing attacks on the New Deal by
Frank Kent and n L. Mencken in the Balti-
more Sun.
Maryland may be considered doubtful
state but the Republicans will have a Roose-
yelt 1882 vote Of $4,000 to $4,000 for Hoover
to overturn.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-31
NEW YORK
DAY by DAY
By O. O. Mcintyre

NEW YORK. May 3O.-Not many
wives of actors have SO perpetuated
the professional dignity Of their
husbands as has Mrs. Richard
Mansfield. While she supported
him in many plays she has never
been theatrical" in the sense the
term so often applies.
English born, highly cultured and
of imperial carriage, she turns
heads wherever she appears. Now
and then as Beatrice Cameron, her
stage name, she gives public read
ings from scenes of the better
known Mansfield plays in which she
appeared opposite.
Such readings bring out what is
perhaps the most aristocratic audi
ences of which New York may
boast. The cream of the regulars
who attended the Bagby morning
musicales and haunt the big gal
leries and museums when some new
treasure is displayed.
Mrs. Mansfield's voice can best be
described as thrilling, as was her
husbands. She resides in a com
munity settlement and much of her
leisure is devoted to charities. The
great Mansfield, so often blustery
with indifference TO anything save
his art, was a model of tenderness
toward his wife.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-31

1t is especially fitting this year that the
nation engage in the spirit that is
Memorial Days, not only on one day
out Of the year but every day. With war
threats gathering in many quarters of
the globe, It is time TO reflect on the
sacrifices our hero dead made-and on
the results of those sacrifices. 1t can
be no less fitting to pay homage to the
men who gave their lives over to the
work of making such sacrifices unneces-
sary on the field of battle.
In the hands of a few rest the fate
of many today. Uncomprehending loyal
to the last, there are millions who could
be sent again into the nav of war, neV-
er to return. Shall it be?
1t is imperative that the world diplo-
mats who hold the fate of nations in
their hands exert themselves more than
ever to avert the tides of industry and
commerce when they enter such chan
nels as may lead to armed conflict and
disintigration of our existing national
ism. If war is thrust upon her, America
has never been loath to fight, but Amer
lea within the bounds of honor, should
not allow herself to be placed in a posi-
tion where war will become necessary.
We honor the dead, but in honoring
them we remember the heartaches their
deaths brought, the horror of those days
in which they were human sacrifices to
the god of war There were no bands
playing, no gay banners waving, in the
muck and darkness of their death
places.
Let us honor the hero dead, then, but
let us also honor the men who played
roles of heroism in their work for peace.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-31

If the deliberations Of Governor
Merriam's special committee at Los An
geles fails Of its appointed task, finding
way TO. pare governmental expenses,
then something is wrong with the COM
mittee There is plenty Of room for
reduction in the cost of CalifOrnia's gov
ernment There are expenses which can
be eliminated, bureaus which can be
merged, and political expenditures which
can be curtailed or done away with.
The average taxpayer knows only too
we'll that decided rduction is neces-
sary The states costs have mounted in
recent years out of all proportion to
benefits Yet there may be an unholy
squall when the committees recommend
ations, if thy are honest ones, are made
public SO many peoples toes will be
trod upon that large noise is to be
expected Special groups, favoring the
general idea of tax reduction, neverthe-
less will squeal holy murder when their
own pets are tampered with.
No one should forget that the state
government cannot give all that is ask
ed without boosting costs, and cannot re-
fuse some requests without hurting
someone's feelings. 1t is no different if
it is our feelings. In the long run we,
as well as those other fellows, can help
boost costs, unless we curb our own de-
sires to reasonable things.
There is room for reduction. Co
operation is the best way to reach a
lower cost level in govrnment.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-31
Other Editors Say
Is DEMOCRACY DOOMED?
tTularc Advance Re gisterl

Norman Thomas. perennial candidate for
presidency on the socialist ticket, has been 60
ing about the country saying democracy is
worn out He gave numerous speeches in Cali
fornia recently.
His is the old. fallacious argument. Private
ownership and individual enterprise fine
he says when there were new frontiers to
quer in a swiftly developing nation Now he
says frontiers are gone, there is nowhere to eX-
pand, and the government must take over every
thing and plan our lives for us.
What Mr.. Thomas and all champions of
"isns" overlook is that the frontiers NOT
gone They have simply changed character
They are now the frontiers of human better
mert of Wiping out misery and want and
suffering. And individual, pioneering spirit
under democracy is as necessary to success in
this effort as it against natures wilderness.
Despite Mr.. Thomas and all the "isms'
advocates, frontiers not gone, markets
are not glutted. demand is not satiated and the
American standard of living, under democracy
has not even approached what 1t someday will be.
The Chicago marital miX-up in which
The hosts wife scrubbed a guests back,
wouldn't have happened in the dry era,
since the tub would have been full of gin.