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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
Pollyanna Party
GivenLast Evening

The Whitmore Wesley Class of the
First Methodist church entertained
at Pollyanna Party. last evening at
the home of Mrs. S. T. Peace, on An
drews avenue with the following
teachers as hostesses; Misses Taylor,
Hahn, Thurston, Turnage, Buckley,
Stewart, Massenburg, Woodlief, and
WeilssA 49".
Mrs Mary F. Green, president of
the class, presided over the meet
ing, which was opened with the sing
ing of ''The Rock High Than l."
Mrs M. w. Adams read the scrip
ture, and Mrs. T. B. Rose, Jr., read
a lovely prayer, "The Larger Prayer"
written by Mrs. E. D. Cheney. Mrs. G.
A. Allen read "The Song OF Service"
by marguerite Few and Mrs c. E..
Ellis gave a Recipe for Preserving
Love- by Lois Smelling
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
Mrs. W.. NJ. Burwell
Entertained Club
andHonored Guest

Mrs. w. M. Burwell delightfully."-
entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club
and complimented her guest, Mrs.
Benjamin Johnson, of Germantown,
Pa, and Renner Stock Farm, Ind,
yesterday afternoon at her home on
the Oxford Road.
The rooms in which the tables
were arranged were decorated with
beautiful autumn flowers. Following
several interesting progressions, the
hostess awarded prizes and served
very delectable refreshments.
In addition to the club members
present, Mrs. Burwell's guests includ-
ed Mrs. Alex Cooper, Mrs. J. c..
Gardner, Mrs. Thomas Peck, Mrs.
Alex Watkins, and Mrs w. r. Laws.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
Christian Endeavor
Meeting on Sunday

The Liberty Vance Christian En-
lcavor held it's regular Sunday even
ing meeting on October II at 1880
p. m. After the singing of a hymn,
We've a Story to Tell to the Nations
the president, Brooxton Eaves, con-
Quoted the business period, at which
time the hour of services was chang
I'd to 700 o'clock.
The leader was in charge of the
remainder of the service which was
as follows:
Worship in Psalms-Joseph VIM.
Prayer-Mrs. G. O. Eaves.
Song-"I Love to Tell the Story"
Topic announced which was What?
Me- A Missionary!
Leaders talk-Leader, Catherine
Macon.
What is the Supreme purpose of a
Christian Missionary?-Mrs Ducy
Vim. i23 az '--
What are some of the problems we
should expect to face as missionaries
in a foreign field?-B. M. Newman.
In what, way has a divided church
hinder Christian progress in foreign
ands?-Bettie Fuller Ayscue.
What can Christ and the world do
for each other?-Martin Grissom, Jr.
What should each Individual be
willing to do for Christ and fellow
men?-Vernice Eaves.
In Christ's Great Commission to
His disciples, what three things does
He commend to be done?-Venora
Dunn.
How can each of us be mission
ary?-Harold Ayscue.
Missionary Support-Mrs. r. H
Song-Send the Light.
Ayscue. Sr.
inti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
Z
Question About
CARDUT
PERIODICAL PAINS

PERlODlCAh 1AlINNo
"Why do so many women take
Cardui for functional pains of men
struation?"
Each dose of Cardui contains a
purely vegetable sedative and anti
spasmodic-that is, pain-relieving
and cramp-relieving medicine that is
especially effective at monthly per-
iods.
This fact about Cardui Chat it
helps to relieve many of the ordinary
functional pains of menstruation with
a beneficial plant extract, not habit
forming, not Objectionable to take)
is greatly appreciated by thousands
of women. They recommend It 10
others.
Cardui is purely vegeta bic, liquid
in form, and comes m Bounce bot
ties, with full directions for use. Try
it! Of course, if It does not beae-
fit YOU, consult a physician. ADV.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
Visitor Here.

Simon Muscovitz, of York
City, was visitor here Monday, might
calling on number of friendss The
Muscovitz's, lived in Henderson, about
Is years ago, and Mondays visit was
the first for Mr.. Muscovitz since the
family left. this section. He remarked
at the many changes in the. city dur
ing that time. - \
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
At u. ID. C. Convention

Among those attending the 10th
Annual Convention of the North Caro-
lima Division of the United Daught-
ers of the Confederacy, which is in
session in Durham, are Mrs. Sydney
P. Cooper, Mrs. Alex Cooper, Mrs. I.
w. Hughes Mrs. M. J. O'Neil, and
Mrs. Kate Watkins.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
Guest of Mrs. Cooper.

Mrs Bette Jordan Elliott, of
Greensboro, the only real Daughter
Of 1Sl? il North Carolina, was the
cues, Yesterday of Mrs. Sydney P.
Cooper at Renfrew Lodge It was at
the grave Of MS. Elliott's father, Not
ley Jordan that the 1912 Memorial
mar'eg was placed Monday at South
Bostol.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
Young Peoples Choir.

The regular rehearsal OF the Youno
Peoples choir of the First Rantisf
cnurcn Will be held this evening at
foO O'CLOCK with Miss Frances Daniel
at her home on the Oxford Road.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
Alma Club Will
Meet on Thursday

Mrs. B. H. Perry and Mrs. r. c..
Kittrell will entertain the Alma Club
Thursday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at
the home of Mrs. B. H. Perry on
Church street, it was announced to-
daV
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
In PHILADELPHIA.

Mayor and Mrs. Irvine B. Watkins
and Miss Mamie Guy Watkins left
Monday for Philadelphia, Pa. Miss
Watkins is at University of Philadel-
phia hospital, to undergo treatment.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
Missionary Circle to Meet

The Young Women's Missionary
Circle of the First Methodist church
will meet Thursday evening at 8
o'clock at the home of Miss Frances
Woodlief on Montgomery street.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
M. E. Young PeOp!e.

The Young Peoples choir of the
First Methodist church will rehearse
this evening at 1880 o'clock. All mem
bers are asked to note the change in
date and are urged to attend.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
Mrs. Singleton Home

MRS. =. V. Singleton has returned
10 ner nome on William street after
undergoing treatment at MCPHERSON
hospital in Durham.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14

MARRIAGES, PARTIES
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
In RaIoirh

MRS. n. A. Newell, Mrs. Willis II
6iacknall, Mrs. Edgar Brantley, and
MRS: d. P. McDuffee spent Yesterday
in Raleigh S
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
Missionary Club.

The Missionary Club of the Metho-
dist Protestant church will meet
Thursday afternoon at o'clock in
the Sunday school rooms. All children
between ten and sixteen years are
urged 20 attend.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
AIid.Week PRAYER Service.

The regular mid-week prayer ser
vice will be held at the First Metho-
dist church this evening at 1880
o'clock
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
High School p. T. A.

The High School PIT. A. will hold
an executive meeting of the officers
and Chmmittee chairmen Thursday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the school
auditorium. All officers and chair
men are urged to attend
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
Home from Lynchburg.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Watkins return
Cd Monday after spending several
DAYS in Lyncht urg, Va. ,.'
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14

Mrs. Franklin Mills, Mrs. Norman
Smith, and Miss Halle Frank Mills
snent Yesterday in Raleigh.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
In Laurenceville.

Mrs P. e. Culley spent yesterday
in Laurenceville, Va, with her sister,
Mrs p. B. HObgOod.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14

dleburg," Blanche Watkins; miss
Henderson,, Catherine Nelson, "Miss
Warrenton," Florence Burroughs;
Miss Townsville" Lou Ella Dicker-
son; Miss Louisburg," Lillian Young;
Miss Henderson," Allene Lowry;
miss Norlina,' Violet Faulkner.
Others in the contest and not in the
picture, are: Miss Stem, Lucy Har-
ris and miss WISE" Margaret Harris.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14

Miss Garlick Improved.
Miss Sallie Garlick, who las been
i'll at her home on Burwell avenue
for several days was reported improv-
ed today
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
visitor mt Middleburg.

5. Newton Mills. of Raleigh, visited
friends and relatives in Middleburg,
and Norlina Friday and Saturday.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14

Pictured are some of the 1886 en-
trants in the Golden Belt Fair Queens
Contest which is four-counties-wide
All contenders for the. crowd will par
ticipate in the elaborate coronation
ceremony on the Henderson fair
grounds on: Friday night next week,
the one having the highest number
of votes being declared the "Queen
of the Fair" by a popular master of
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-10-14
In Durham.

Mrs. E. G. lands, Mrs. H. r.
Moore, and Miss Annie Herbert Lamb
spent today in Durham
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-17
Oaks and AcOrl1S .

Perhaps have been @ little inc accurate in giving all the credit to the American for creating Fatted-Calf Thursday. Mayor Hayes actually furnished the in- spiration. You may recall that when bank nights were stopped the American reported" that 1t was "rumored" the stop order was issued because Hizzoner one night was unable to park his autor1o- bile in its accustomed berth, on account of the swarIns of bank night addicts infesting the park ing place. Hizzoner in turn sent to the American-and THE DEMOCRAT-a letter which de- nounced the reported rumor as a lie made out of whole cloth, or words to that effect. In so doing he pricked into life the dormant inventive genius of the American and as result Fatted-Calf Thursday came into existence. Now, little ones, you will under stand that there is more truth than poetry in the adage you will find in your copybooks, "Tall oaks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-17
A Thought for Today
A Bright Star Shining

March 17th is a day of jubilation and feasting for many peoples in the civilized world. Probably in the United States as much as anywhere is the feast day or the patron saint of Ireland held in high regard. It is rapidly becoming day or celebration more than one of thanksgiV- ing. But to thousands of simple people whose faith is deeply rooted St. Patrick's Day will always remain one of prayer and rejoicing. And well it should be, for in the bright litany of saints few there are that shine as brilliantly as St. Patrick.
 At such time as this it is well to recall the life that was his, the hardships, pri- vations, and ultimate successes. His was a life of extremes. Snatched from the shelter of home and parents at an age when most boys are making up thelr minds as to their future this youth was sent cut into the hills in a strange ana hostile country to tend swine. Long, lonely years in solitude gave him the solidity of character that stood him so well in later years. It gave him the op-- portunity not to curse the fate that set him on foreign shores, but to talk to his God and be comforted by hope eternal
 His life as the missionary sent to con- vert this land of savages is another epic in history very seldom seen in the school boys book. It is said of St. Patrick that he alone baptized and confirmed more than 30o,OOo people in Ireland He is said to have consecrated more than 5000 priests and 375 bishops. His conversions were endless. He changed the wild char acter of the people in the beautiful Isle of Erin. It is to this great apostle, who lived and labored sixteen hundred years ago, that credit must go for making Ire land "the Isle of Saints and Scholars. He planted the seed deeply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-17

way horse could not miss them a mile of. No such unworthy opin- ion is entertained by me. By invention is meant the gift, power, or vision to bridg into the field of human knowledge something 8 machine or an idea, which has previously escaped the ever- searching mind of man. Apples were falling off trees and hitting gardeners on the mead ages before the immortal pippin fell off a branch, landed on the expansive, skull of Isaac Newton, and bump ed into the scientific world the law of universal gravitation. Tea kettles were boiling on kitchen hobs, vapor was issuing from their spouts, and thousands of Scotsmen had watched the sight with ur1- seeing eyes. But 1t took a Watt to recognize in the chemical pro- cess the generation of steam and make possible our latest stream lined choo-choos. The list might be multiplied Indefinitely to in- clude all the Edisons, Marconis, Voltas, Amperes, and Ohms who have walked the earth since Adams day. But search as you will the name of any newspaper will elude you. It simply isn't there. Or was not until the fifth day of March in the year of Our Lord, 1936 when the American crashed the gate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-17
Question Box

e. What is the average weight of the hogs that are killed under fed- eral inspection?
 A. From 230 to 25o pounds, vary ing each year according to condi- tions.
 @. About how many cotton share- croppers are there in the U. S.?
 A. The estimated number is about e4s,ooo.
 Q. What Is the average rate of fire of machine guns?
 A. Machine guns for ground use normally rate about 400 to 500 rounds per minute; aircraft machine guns fire 1,20o to 1900 rounds per minute.
 e. What length of service must 8 World war veteran have had to be aligible to receive the bonus
 A. The veteran (from rank of private to and including captain in the army or marine corps, or lieuten-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-17
Just Another Treaty

The statesmen of Europe, with their well-shod feet under the table at London, figuring out what to do about Hitler, ought to get along beautifully unless and until some overseas variety of Al Smith invites them to have look at the record. For if they once look at the record they will find that this modern world has neither the will to honor treaties nor the capacity to enforce them. Treaties today are precisely what Won Bethmann-Holl- veg said they were in 1914-scraps of paper, decorative and satisfying to hang on the wall but more or less worthless from any practical standpoint.
 A generation ago the great powers signed solemn agreement to respect the territorial integrity of Belgium. The one result of this was that good part of the World War was fought right in Belgium's front yard. After that was smoothed over, the powers signed the Versailles treaty, keeping revolver jammed in Germanys ribs to make sure that she wouldn't renege at the last minute. Since then the Versailles treaty has been whittled down until today M. Clemen- ceau himself wouldn't recognize it.
 There was the Locarno treaty torn asunder by Hitler just the other day. There were the eastern treaties, which worked until Japan decided to have go at Manchuria. There were the various league commitments, which survived until MuSSolini sent his men down into Ethiopia. One and all, they lasted until someone decided to break them-and no longer. And in no case could the other Signatories get together and make the document stick.
 When Japan went into Manchuria, the United States yelled for action and the British just couldn't hear. When Italy went adventuring, the British were all for doing something, but the French were otherwise engaged. When Hitler moved into the Rhineland, he sent the French into fine Gallic fury, but the British managed to retain their traditional calm to an almost excessive degree.
 That is the record, and if the assembled statesmen start reviewing it they may de- eide to go home at once. For how can any enduring peace be devised in world wherein the most. solemn treaties have no force? What assurance of peaceful settlement of international disputes can there possibly be, when nations cannot be depended on either to honor their own signatures or to make their neigh borS honor theirs?
 The plain fact is that the worlds inter- national relations today are in a state of anarchy. It is like wild west town in which even the vigilantes have started robbing StagecoacheS. And the blindest man can see that such situation is go- ing to lead to a great deal of shooting unless there is a speedy and farreaching reform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-17

The Hartford Courant yesterday dis cussed editorially the covered bridges of this state. lamenting on the fact that last weeks flood destroyed one of the few remaining ones we have. Listing those that are still with us, though, the Courant mentioned two across the Nau- gatuck river, one lin Beacon Falls, the other in Seymour" Alas and alack, the covered bridge in Beacon Falls is no more. It was not swept away by floods, but by the advance of civilization. It was removed last fall as inadequate to meet the demands of modern traffic. A new steel bridge now spans the Naugautck in Beacon Falls. The old covered bridge was torn to pieces to make way for it. It remains memory. It's too bad as 1t was one of the few covered bridges that formed gateway to state park or for est, it being the link to the Naugatuck State Forest from the east side of the river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-17
Business Challenged

The man who is always trying to get something for nothing generally winds up by being somebody's sucker, and finds himself laying out more than he can af- ford in the belief that he is buying the postoffice building. What ailS him, how ever, is simply a magnification of that undying Yankee insistence on getting all that the law allows for his money. The American is a bargain hunter; hot or cold, he isn't happy unless he feels that his dollars are giving him 100 cents worth of effort every time he sends them to market.
 It is this trait which lies back of the old complaints against trusts and middlenen, and which has furnished the motive power for growth of the cooperative movement in this country. And that movement is worth bit of study. Bertram B. Fowler recently wrote a detailed study of the American co-operatives and found that the are entrenching themselves all across the land.
 Farmers have gone in for cooperative elevators, oil companies, fertilizer dis tributors, and feed stores. Cooperative grocery stores have sprung up in many places. Cooperative bakeries and dairies are thriving. Along with these has come the credit union, providing customer owned banking facilities. All these things present a challenge to business and industry.
 Carried far enough, the cooperative movement could strike terrific blow at our retail trade set-up. The chain stores have never begun to pinch the small merchant as the co-operatives would pinch him if they once really be- gan to flourish. Wholesalers in many lines would be equally squeezed. Even some of the manufacturing industries would feel the pressure.
 In the growth of the co-operativeS, then the business man can see an unfold ing threat to his well-being And the only way for him to meet it is to recognize this undying American fondness for bar gains, this inbred insistence on mak- ing dollar go just as far as the Consti- tuition will let it go.
 In other words, people in the long run are going to trade where they get the most for their money. And if the cooper atives are rising to put cloud over bus mess, it is up to business to fight fire with fire; to redouble it's efforts to furnish 100 cents worth of value for every dollar of expenditure.
 There is no reason to believe that busi- ness will be unable to meet this chal- lenge. The efficiency and productive power which have placed such things as automobiles, electric ic' oxes, and radios within the reach of orulnary Wage-earn- CTS on scale not dreamed of in any other country ought to make private initiative pay its way for long time to come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-17

They now have the kind of farm bill they wanted, but the job of putting 1t into operation looks big ger than when the bill was first put on paper.
 Chief problem is cotton. First planting already has begun In the South and prospects are for Q bumper crop. This year, the Ag- riculture Department has no pow- CT to compel reductionsof acreage. The program Is wholly voluntary.
 Last year 1t was not. Any plant- CT who grew a surplus of cotton could not market 1t without pay ing @ tax. The same was true of tobacco-but not of wheat, corn and hogs.
 Private opinion among those advising Secretary of Agriculture Wallace is that the most they can expect to eliminate from cotton production this coming year Is 11,000,000 acres. This is about one-fourth of the total acreage. Total eliminated last year was 14,000,000 acres.
 They are not mentioning 1t above a whisper, but they fear that as a result, cotton will slump below ten cents a pound.
 George Washington's
 Teeth
 George Washington's false teeth were trotted out of the Smith sonian Institution to exhibit to the Five-States Dental Society, con- vening 2,00o strong in Washing ton, and were unanimously de- nounced as atrocities.
 Please Remit
 The nationwide Census of Cur rent Business" launched by Uncle Dan" Roper several weeks ago, is having heavy sledding.
 Many business men flatly refuse to divulge information about their affairs. They have even given Roper the cold shoulder in Charleston, South Carolina, Rop- CTS home state.
 Tn Charleston, Roper's agents approached four of the largest business men and asked them to answer list of questions. They refused, and the agents SO re- ported to their local census chief. He decided to talk to the busi- ness men himself, and called on one he had known for many years.
 "Jim," he said, Secretary Roper wants some information about your business. He needs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-17

Republicans expect things to start buzzing around the state now that State Chairman J. Henry Roraback is back on his feet after siege of illness. Probably only a few intimates and others realized how sick MT. Roraback actually was this winter. He was a very sick man for a time, but the news wasn't made public. Now he is about once more and the re- publican state central committee will probably follow the example of the demo- crats in announcing plans for the spring Haven; Hartford probably will shelter the repubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-17
MARCH IS


 Those most easily affected by the influences to-day are born from Jan. Il through 30. General Indications Are: Morning-Fair. Afternoon-Good. Evening Bad.
 Deal with superiors and business problems in the morning. TO-day's Birthdate
 You should be able to work well with other people.
 Be careful to avoid overexpansion in business or personal affairs dur ing November, 1886. You may be- come 0 spendthrift with money or time.
 Be cautious to avoid trouble from rash actions from Nov. 2 through l4. 1886.
 Buy new clothes or seek favors from April 2 through II, l0S6.
 Readers desiring additional in- formation regarding their horoscope are invited tO communicate with OctavIne ln care Of this newspaper. Enclose . Scent stamped, seif- addressed envelope.