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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-10
CONTRACT BRIDGE
WRITTEN FOR CENTRAL PRESS
By E. V. SHEPARD
Famous Bridge Teacher a
Famous Bridge Teacher

West led the K Of clubs. ruffed.
dared not lead a spade, for fear
West might ruff. had to lead OF
the Ace and Q Of diamonds. East
won the second trick. and led back
heart, which went to the Ace. I
played q low spade. Dummy's K
lost to East's Ace. ] had to ruff q
club. A low trump went to dummy's
10. pulling the doubler's last diamond.
The Of spades was led and not Gov.
cred. 1t held the trick Dummy's
last spade picked up East's last card
Of that suit. leaving all my cards
good, and just fulfilling, the doubled
contract.
Instead of doubling ! think that
East should have supported his part
ners hearts. That would have forced
me to bid 5-Spades, as West could
readily have fulfilled 5-Hearts COM
tract. losing only two trump tricks.
We will run through the play Of
the cards at 5-Spades. as it may not
be obvious just how that contract
can be fulfilled. Lead the K Of clubs.
South will ruff Lead a low spade.
Put up dummy's K and East's Ace.
Lead back a heart South is in with
the Ace. Lead the 10 Of spades. which
East must win with his J. or lose
that honor East can win no more
tricks. Have him lead back club.
Ruff with the g. Lead the z Of
spades. Overtake with dummy's 8.
pulling East's low trump. Lead the
Of diamonds. and keep leading th..E
suit from dummy until East's X is
trapped. and unit! all his diamonds
have been pulled. Spread the hand
for 5-odd.
In case South bids 5-Spades. II
East supports partner once. either in
the major or minor suit. West will
bid 6-odd. perhaps be doubled and 20
down only single trick That will
be great gain over losing to South.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-10
40 10 9 7 6 5
= A
= A @ 9 8 S a
= None

Bidding went: South. 1-spade:
West. 2-Hearts; South. 3.Diamonds;
West. \Clubs: South. 4-Diamonds.
showing partner that suits were Of
equal length: West. 5-Clubs; South.
S-Diamonds. which East doubled.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-10
THE ADVANTAGE OF HIGHER
SHIFTS

AT THE SAME score for both
sides, with ability to win an equal
number Of tricks. 1t is obvious that
the side having the higher suits to
bid possess a distinct advantage. The
following deal. made last evening. H.
Illustrates this fact. Miss Esther
Keech; an excellent player. sat West.
I sat South. Our partners were II
about equal ability. had the deal
/ showed both spades and diamonds
She showed the two lower suits,
hearts and clubs. Each Of us held
six-card suits. Either Of us could
make just 5-odd in either of our
suits Neither Of our partners sup
ported. Nothing could have beer
more even. except each Of my suits
outranked hers.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
Old Fortress May Solve
Inca Treasure Puzzles

Does the crumbling fortress OF
Maccnu Plcchu. where a desperate
band of Incas made their last stand
against Pizarro and his conqulsta-
doris In 1882, hold the secret of the
fabulous Incan golden treasures7 Is
II n landmark on the secret trail
along which the gold was carried
out of the reach Of the invading
white menf
Macchu Picchu. Its stone walls
with their interlocking masonry still
Intact after hundreds OF years, Is
n more or less familiar sight to
travellers who brave the mountain
trails Into the Peruvian interior.
The story of the Incan treasure. too.
Ia familiar to every reader Of his
tory: How the Spanlards, hungry
for gold, held an Incan chief cap
tive. and how he was to be ran
somed with pure gold.
Part of the gold was delivered,
but when the means learned Of the
Spanlards' treachery and the muir
der of their king. they turned and
fed into the interior with millions
of dollars worth Of gold bars.
This old stone fort. like the more
famous Temple OF the Sun at Cuzco.
is n masterpiece Of architecture
nd is one OF the greatest works
Of ''nncivlllzed" ~man-Washlngton
Post.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
GRECIAN EFFECT IS
POPULAR JUST NOW
Cold and Silver Kid Sandals
Are Being Worn.

Ever since Helen of Troy cut
such a wide swath as a charmer,
women have had hankering eyes on
Grecian attire. Now this winter
they can indulge In many of the
style tricks of the bellies of Athens
and be considered ultra-modern.
Many OF the new evening gowns
carry out the Grecian effect of
drapery. And incidentally the dra-
perry Is arranged to bring out the
best lines of the figure. 1t may
look simple, but 1t is a work Of art
and design.
The new shirred silhouette is pop
ular not only In gowns Of soft
white crepes and chinfons which
definitely suggest the Parthenon,
but also In black satin and velvet
dresses and froeks OF all colors
and materials. Some of the dresses
r extremely full at the bottom, CIV
ing n graceful effect in movement.
Others are more tightly fitted be-
low the hips. failing into folds at
the bottom OF the skirt.
TO carry out further the Grecian
effect, bare feet with sandals are
appearing on ballroom floors. Flat
soled gold and silver kid sandals
r popular with the drsped dresses.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
Y. w. c. A. NEWS

The second d~nner-club banquet,
sponsored by the Trojan Club of
the Y M C A., Jan. 10th a St
Johns A NJ E Church was an over
whelming success. The Trojan
girls are wiling workers. Their
good spirit an willing hearts made
the banquet a success. The finance
COMMITTEE headed by Miss Ella
Mills received the cooperation.
The Bacchanite Club, Pres. Ken
meth Pollard, won the silver loving
cup. Their table was made up of
grape vines and grape presses,
which were beautifully designed.
The originality and also the table
being SO unique won the decision of
the judges. Atty. Ralph Adams
was master of ceremonies. Rev.
J. r. Williams led the group songs,
solos rendered by Mr.. Lucy
Stamps and MI. Preston. Quar-
tette numbers were rendered by
Zion Harmony Four and a string
quartette. Mrs. Joseph D Lewis
made an interesting speech.
The Trojan divided themselves
into groups where they could serve
their guests best. The hostess
ses were: Mesdames Francis Sims,
Anna Ruth Corbin, Ola Little,
Ferwilda Arteson, Bernice Gerrin,
Sarah Dixon and Nellie Flakes
also Misses Ella Mills, Dorothy
Springs, Louese Fletcher, Celes-
tine Smith. The other faithful
members worked in and about the
dining room and kitchen
The Bachanites sent a telegram
of good wishes for the of
tho banquet. Miss Rachael Tay-
lor, now of Nashville, Tennessee,
also sent q telegram wishing sue
ces of the banquet
We wish to thank Mrs. West
and all the rest for helping us.
Roberta Pharr, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
COLORED OLD FOLKS
HOME NOTES

The board met Monday evening,
Jan. 18th, at the Community Cen
ter in a regular meeting. After
hearing an excellent report for the
year from our most efficient sec-
rotary. Mrs. Mare Stuart, we
went nto the election of officers.
Mrs. Olivia Kirtley was made pres
ident. Much praise was given her
by the members for her excellent
work the past year. Mr.. Henry
Black was made vice-president.
He is a man that has stood by the
home since the founding of it. Mrs.
Marie Stuart was made secretary
for another year. Mrs. Florence
Johnson, treasurer. Mrs. johnson
has served four years. New men,
bers were then voted on the board.
The board members are as fol-
lows: Mrs. Olivia Kirtley, Mrs.
Florence Johnson, Mrs. Marie
Stuart, Mrs. Henry Black, Mrs.
Martha Taylor Smith, Mrs. A. L.
Hawkins, Mrs. Kathryn Wilson,
Mrs. r. G. Gaskin, Rev. J. S. Will
liams, Miss Gertrude Lucas, DR..
A. L. Hawkins, Attorney John
Adams, Jr., Mr.. w. c. Mallard,
Mrs. Matilda Simpson, Mrs. Flor
ence Riggs, Mrs. Jennie Scott and
Mrs. Goodwin.
We want to thank those who
have SO faithfully served US, and
we can't forget the service DR..
Gooden has rendered the home for
twenty years. He has been our
house physician, and served with
out pay. Any time he was called,
he would go. He is willing to con-
tinue his service to those dear
ones at the home. Down the road,
Doctor, you will get your reward.
We thank Rev. Rucker and family
for the spiritual service they have
given every Sunday at the home.
We thank Mrs. j. G. Parker for
the instructions in the bible she
has given the Association meet
ing during the year. Last, but
not least, all Of those who have
donated food, clothing, linens and
furniture to the home. We thank
Mr.. Galloway for the space in his
paper gratis for u notes. Now
the last week in January everyone
who donates to the home, his name
will appear in the paper, together
with what was donated-failure
to do so last year was an over
sight. At the close of the board
meeting, Mr.. Black vas called up
on for a few remarks, which were
very timely. Mrs. Martha Taylor
Smith was called upon for a few
remarks. She spoke from the
founding of the home up to the
present tine. The meeting was
closed with prayer, to meet the
second Thursday in February, at
the Community Center, at 8 o'clock
p. m.
Mrs. Olivia Kirtley, President.
Mrs. Martha Taylor Smith,
Reporter.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
PICK UP CLUB

The Pickup club met at the
Phone of Mr.. and Mrs. Bostic,
2517 Decatur street. Thirty min
utes were spent i~nterration SER
vice, after which election of Of
ficers took place. Mrs. Mamie Nc
Intosh, President; Lottie Reyes,
Vice-president; Bessie King, Sec
Rotary; Florence Triplett, Treas
urer. Chairman of Sick Committee
Mrs. Spencer; Chairman Social
committee, Mrs. Marie Afford; Re
porter for newspaper, Mrs. ".
Moore; Chairman of the program
committee, Mrs. I. N. Oliver;
Chairman of the Boosters COM
mittee, Mr.. G. G. Spencer; Chair
mar of the membership committee,
Mrs. Anna Murphy; Mascot of the
club, Lincoln Spencer; Chaplain,
Deacon Shelton Pearl. A new mem
Der was added to the club, Mr..
Otis Morrow. The club will meet
at the home of Mrs. Reyes, 2217
North 25th street for its next
meeting. -
Rev. P. j. Pierce, Pastor.
Mrs. V. Moore, Reporter.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
Join NAACP
For z Years

New York, Jan. 25-Dr.. and
Mrs. John D,.Earle of Brooklyn,
NY. have taken out a joint MEM
bership in the National Associa-
ton for the Advancement of Col
ored People of $500 a year for
seven years. DR.. Earle is a
druggist and an enthusiastic ann
ateur moving picture operator
He has given the national office
of the NAACP.. invaluable as
sistance in the taking of moving
pictures of the iva, school fac
%ilities, Fairgrounds, relief and
Mississippi levee camps. He is
continuing a an advisor to the
National Office in its develop
ment of moving pictures of dis
elimination, etc.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
ENTERTAIN BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs. Leslie Shipman entertain
ed at a beautiful appointed break
fast Thursday morning for the
members of her bridge club.
Eight members we're present. A
delicious breakfast was served
and everyone reported a lovely
time. Mrs. w. H.. Riley was m
out of town guest.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
Returns to California

Mrs. Catherine Wilson Jones,
and Lois Martin of Oakland, Cali
fornia who have been visiting the
formers grandmother, Mrs. Will
son plan to drive to their home
Sunday, driving through the SOU
thern route. Mr.. Jones arrived
in the city Wednesday TO join his
wife and her friend on their re-
turn trip home. They will also
be accompanied by Miss Sarah
Brown of Wherefore.
Mrs Jones and Martin have
been the recipients of many Soc
ial events given in their honor
while here.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
p. T. A.


A short meeting of the p. T. A.
was held Tuesday, January 21st
at Long school.
A book review is to be given
February 21st. The subject of the
the book "If l Had Four Apples"
By Josephine Lawrence this is a
treaty on Economies.
Rev. Lawrence Plank is to re-
view the book Friday afternoon
at 8 o'clock. Tickets will be on
sale two for twenty-five cents or
fifteen cents each. The committee
in charge of the book review. pro-
gram are as follows:
Mrs. lone Hanger, Chairman;
Mrs. Herbert Virgins and Mrs.
Royce; Mrs. Gooden, President;
Mrs. Mallory, Secretary.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
MARRIED

Miss Flora Wilson, and DR..
Craig Morris were united in mar
rage at Papillion, Nebraska, Jan.
Is, 1896.
Jesse Hutton, nephew of the
groom, served as best man, and
Mrs. Vera Cannon sister of the
bride was matron Of honor.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

Mrs. Johnnie Pennick of Nava-
sofa, Texas, departed for her home
after a most enjoyable visit with
her sister, Mrs. Alma Moore, of
2711 Writ STREET. Mrs. Pennick is
loud in her praise of Omaha and
its hospitality. She was the honor
guest at several parties. Her sis
ter accompanied her to Kansas
City, where she had a grand visit
with friends.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
THE LADIES SOCIAL BRIDGE
CLUB

Ladies Social Bridge Club
member was present. We are hap
Ply to have Mrs. Cunningham as a
member. Prizes were won by Mrs.
Moore high and Mrs. Rome, BOBBY.
A lovely luncheon was served.
Mrs. Sullivan, President
Mrs. Kincaid, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
ONTOUR

Tho Dixie Ramblers, under the
direction OF Red Perkins have left
for a tour through towns IN Him
OILS and Iowa; namely, Champlain,
Galesburg, Davenport and Des-
Moines. They expect to be gone
for about 10 days.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
THE MARIEM SPORT CLUB

The club opened its yearly
round Of social events on Thurs
day night, January 18th, at the
home of Mrs. Addie billiard,
1928 Charles street. This was a
bridge party which twenty
couples attended. The officers
of the club were introduced to
the guests by Mrs. Florence
Wakefield, and were as follows;
Miss Annabelle Woodbridge,
President; Miss Ella Jacobs,
Vice-president; Miss Laura
Cooper, Secretary Mrs. L. Ross,
Treasurer and Mrs. Mildred
Wight, Reporter. Miss Jacobs
made a short talk Then intro
duced the remainder of the club
members. Among the guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Wells,
Mr.. Cooper, Mr.. Ross, Mr.. Alex
ander of the Alexander
Rhythm Boys, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Coleman and Mr.. Walker Bar
row. A lovely luncheon was
served, also highballs. Everyone
reported having a good time.
Annabelle Woodbridge, Pres.
Mildred Wright, Reporter.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Rafferty,
2901 Erskine st, entertained at a
beautiful reception Sunday Jan.
10th, in honor of their goth We'd
ding Anniversary. The hours
were from 5 to 10.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
LEAVES FOR SCHOOL

Mr.. VIM. PEBBLES left Saturday
for Raleigh, N. C., to attend st.
Augustine College, where he plans
to major in chemistry. He plans to
stop In st. Louis and Cincinnati
before arriving at Raleigh
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
EUREKA l D CLUB
.I:I.T:EtT:T:H

Mr.. and Mrs. WILDER Penn en-
tertained the Eureka Club. After
five changes of bridge a lovely
luncheon was served. Visitors
were Mrs. Nelson and Mr. and,
Mrs. J. Phillips
W. Ford, President
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

Nh. Leroy Terry, 1907 Pierce
street, is confined to bed at his
home.
Master Melvin Terry grand
son of Mrs. Mar yHuston, 1907
Peirce street, will return TO Ne
braska City on Saturday, Jan
nary 18th, to the School for the
Blind. Melvin is taking a bust
ness course.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

Mrs. Dewey Brown viii give
a birthday party, January 31st,
for Mrs. G. J. Kibbe, 2518 North
31st street. Mrs. K;bbes moth
or, Mrs. Annie Sledge, of De-
troit, viii send the birthday
cake. Mrs. Brown is making ell
aborate preparation to make
the affair a happy and joyous
one.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
BRIDGE CLUB MEETS

The J. M. I. Bridge Club will
meet at the home of Mrs Earl
Wheeler, January 25th.
Mrs. Irene Hanger, Sec.
CHOIR SINGS AT FREMONT
The choir of the Hillside Pres
byterian church motored to Ere
mont, Sunday, and sang at the
FIRST Presbyterian church of that
:ity. A lovely program was rend-
cred at the close of the service.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

Mrs. Bell Kelly and daughter
Frances, sol Pacific street,
were called to Pensacola Flor
ida, owing to the death of Msr.
Kelly's mother, Mrs. Ella
Springer. Mrs. Springer was the
mother Of L. f. Mitchell and
Mrs. Hazel Green of this city.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

VIM. Nelson, of Lincoln, Ne
braska, was the house guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Lawson,
1109 South 18th street Monday
and Tuesday Of this week.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
DINNER DANCE AT THE
URBAN C u Il Il

A Dinner Dance was given Sat-
urday evening at the Urban Lea
que. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Bernard Squires, Ethel
Terrell, Hattie Northington, Ellen
Mae Wheeler, Olive Willis, Cay
nellie Pye, Virginia Gordon and
Margaret Dortch. Mr.. Angelo
Merriweather is supervisor of the
club.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

With the rapidly growing interest
in skiing as n favorite outdoor
sport, fabric and styling are play
ing an Increasingly important role
in the creation Of properly de-
signed apparel for show wear. This
beautifully tailored ski suit Of fine
wool gabardine, light In weight, but
amply warm for strenuous sports
wear, Is an example Of fashion-cor-
rect ski clothes. 1t Is the official
costume of the professional Aus
trlan ski Jumpers and is designed
by the famous "Sig" Buchmayr.
Note the four flap pockets that but
ton. the high crossing of the lapels
and the slim sleek lines through
out. Navy or gunmetal are good coli
ors, worn with bright sweaters.
scarfs, caps and mittens.
The cooling stops with the honey.
moon. but the billing goes on for.
ever.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
SICK.LIST

Allene sloane-243O Blonde St.
Matte Graves-2435 londo st.
Anna Higdon-2624 Hamilton st
Reta Ranbert-2514 1-2 @ St.
Lulu Williams-2016 Clark St.
A. Johnson, 1924 i-2 oath St.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
OUT AGAIN

Ralph Adams. who has boen
seriously I'll is able to be up and
around again. We hope he will
gain strength rapidly and will be
able to continue with his present
activities.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
SUNDAY DINNER GUESTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Austin of South
Omaha were Sunday afternoon
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T. p.
Farmer and family at their resi-
dence 2611 Patrick st.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Riley, from
Walcott, Wyo., parents of Mrs.
Leslie Shipman, are visitors at the
spend the remainder of the winter
in Omaha.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

Little George Parker,Jr., grand
son of Mrs. Jennie Scott, 2sS5
Miami St, has been seriously i'll,
but is somewhat improved. Friends
hope for him a speedy recovery.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
CLUE MEETING

CLUE MEETING
The Hisorrea, Fccietetis, Foe
IRIS Society was organized at the
Urban League recently. Presi-
deat, Harold Gibson; Vice Presi-
dent, James Breedlove; Sec, DAY.
= SteHens; Exporter, 1obert Ev-
eas. Othor members of the club
are: Frank IIcCann, William Nc
CLARITY, George Watts, Joseph
Fowler, Herman Brewer and
Frank Terrell.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

Jefferson Sims, 2210 Nicholas
street, was ordered home from
work Tuesday evening by his
doctor. He is now confined to his
bed.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

Mrs. Nina Lewis has returned
from Waterloo, Iowa, where she
was called by the death of her bro
ther, VIM. Brown, who was killed
in an automobile accident recently.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
HONOR STUDENT

Alfonso Davis, Technical high
student received a high honor err
tificate from the student council
on January 21st, for having all
rs in citizenship.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

Miss LaVina Scott, 1886 Miami
Street, has ben i'll with a severe
cold but is much improved at the
present time.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
Beauty Parlor Blue.

"Don't you agree that time Is
the great healerf" HE may be
hut he's certainly no beauty spe
elalist."
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

Mrs. Lizzie Buford has return
ed home after having had a de-
lightful visit throughout the east
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
ATTEND GRADUATION

EXERCISES
Mrs. o. G. Paige and Mrs Ros-
sic Farmer attended the gradua-
ton exercises at Long School
Tuesday afternoon.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

The Elks Annual Charity Bal
(formal) vii be given st. Valen-
tine Night, Febr. 18th
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
In Police Court

Teacher-Is 1t possible to have Q
sentence without a verb?
Son of a Judge-Yes, sir. Thirty
days.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

Mrs. VIM. Daugherty (Madel-
inc Shipman) of Kansas City, Mo.
is a visitor at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Leslie Shipman.
She plans to be here for a week.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

The Quack Club held its regu-
lar netting. Mrs. Nina Lewis was
initiated.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

Mr.. Charles Thomas, 1914 North
28th street, has been confined to
his bed for several days.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25
VISITORS

Mr.. Jack Herndon and Mr..
Gus Herndon of Fremont, Me-
braska, were in the city Tuesday
on business.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

Atty. John Adams, Sr., left for
Chicago on business.
The Omaha guide., 1936-01-25

A mans Intuition Ia as Ehrewd as
a woman's, but he diEregards IL
II Ia better to have good looks
that wear of than those that wash
DT.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-31

The expose Of this exhibit as a
hoax and the subsequent breaking up
of the museum by an enraged crowd
of patrons when the bearded lady
shows maculine characteristics; the
burning of the museum; the triumph
ant debut of Jenny Lind and the
fiasco which Barnum's absurd social
blunders make. of the magnificent
dinner he gives for her, are high
lights of the picture, which ends with
Barnum and Mr.. Bailey Walsh parad-
ing proudly down the street in front
of Jumbo, the worlds largest elephant
heralding the inception of Barnum
and Bailey, the Greatest Show On
Earth.
The story is studded with warm
human touches and chock full of hill
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-31

Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish
with thee, because thou hast thought to
obtain the gift of God with money
thy heart is not right before Cod"
Simon repented and asked them to pray
for him.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-31

You will walk out Of the New Vance
Theatre today and Saturday with that
line ringing in your ears and a con-
viction in your cinema-going heart
that it's perfect one-line description
of the picture you have just watch
ed unreel on the screen.
For ''The Mighty Barnum," which
Daryl F. Zanuck's goth century pic
lures brought to the Vance today and
Saturday has everything that any pic
turegoer could want-and gobs of it.
Wallace Berry offers a superb
characterization as the worlds great
est Snowman in this colorful, comedy
filled story by Gene Fowler and Bess
Meredyth.
Adolphe Menjou gives the best
performance of his career as Mr.. B.
Walsh, his tipping manager and Vir-
ginia Bruce is enchanting as Jenny
Lind, the lovely Swedish Nightingale,
whom Barnum, in a moment of sub
lime respite from his midgets, fat
ladies, sword swallowers and the rest
of his freaks, introduced to a breath
less America.
The film, which Walter Lang ex-
pertly directed for release through
United Artists, begins just a century
ago, in 1885, when Barnum left his
failing Bowery grocery, rented liv-
cry stable and became a Snowman
exhibiting such acquisitions as a two
headed calf, couple of reptile mon
strosities and an aged negress named
Joice Heth, hailed as $50 years old
and the nurse Of the infant George
Washington.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-31

arious comedy. Janet Beecher shines
as the stern New England wife who
frowns on Barnums wild ventures
and Rochelle Hudson is exvellent as
his pretty ward, who has the misfor-
tune to fall madly in love with the
tipping MIR Walsh The seuences
showing how the broke and discour-
aged Barnum, having lost his fortune
neglecting his business to SURE the
lovely Jenny Lind is inspired with the
courage to start anew by a chance
meeting with the tiny Tom Thumb
will put lump in your throat and
a tear in your eye.
"The Mighty Barnum," released
through United Artists, is mighty en-
tertainment. You'll want to see if
again and again.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-31

Here sorcerer or magician named
Simon professed to become q Christian.
When Peter and John came giving spe-
cial spiritual gifts Simon tried to buy
this power to use for his own selfish
purpose.