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The Washington times., 1937-09-22
Boy, 3, Marches
In Legion Parade

NEW YORK, Sept. % G.N.S).
Wilmer Wiley, 3, of Chicago, was
reputed to be the youngest
marcher in the great American
Legion parade which ended early
today.
Dressed in a miniature Legion
uniform with a row of medals
adjoining his chest, Wilmer
marched at the head of the Illinois
contingent beside his father,
Charles Wiley, commander of the
Joseph L. MacF'arland Post 802.
The Washington times., 1937-09-22

If Endeavour was able to
weather the gale, and started for
England under her own sail, as
optimistic seamen believed,
she may arrive home within a
week. However, such a journey
depends on winds and calm seas.
Coast Guard vessels were Or
dered back to port after vainly
searching for six days between
Nantucket and Nova Scotia,
scanning more than 10000 square
miles Of the turbulent North At
lantic. No trace of the 100000
The Washington times., 1937-09-22

craft was found, nor did double
watches on bridges Of tranSat-
lantic liners spot the one-time
challenger for the Americas Cup.
The Endeavour, returning to
England after serving as spar
ring mate" for T. o. M. Sop
with's new challenger, Endeavour
II, was in tow of Frederic Sig
rist's power yacht Viva II when
a nine-inch hawser snapped dur
ing a 100-mile-an-hour gale. 200
miles east OF Nantucket lghtship,
at midnight September 10.
The Washington times., 1937-09-22
Greyhound Corp.
Seeks Stage Line

ON.S.) The Greyhound Corp
grafton of Chicago, asked the I. c.
c. today for authority to acquire
the Buckeye Stages Inc, through
the purchase of go per cent Of its
capital stock. It is proposed to
purchase 1850 shares for $780,
600 cash. The Buckeye Company
operates in Ohio, Pennsylvania
and Michigan.
The Washington times., 1937-09-22
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The Washington times., 1937-09-22
Peace Safeguard
Put Up to Legion

GN.S). Representative Louis
Ludlow, (RO of Indiana, today ad-
dressed to National Commander
Harry Colmery and American LIE.
gionnaireS, a letter calling atten-
ton to his pending constitutional
amendment requiring a national
referendum for authority of Con-
gresS to declare war.
Ludlow asked Colmery for his
endorsement and suggested that
the proposal would be a safe
guard" against war which he be-
lieVed the Legion should adopt in
its resolutions.
The Washington times., 1937-09-22
Real Bracelets
Tie Legion Couples

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 GN.S).
Five Ohio Legionnaires, each
handcuffed to his wife with real
bracelets" charted an unsteady
course down Broadway early to-
day. They explained they did not
want to lose their mates in the
crush.
The Washington times., 1937-09-22
Ontario COnvicts
Stage Sit-Strike

KINGSTON, Ont, Sept. ~
QN.S0.-Twenty-five inmates OF
Collins Bay penitentiary were
locked in their cells today after
they had staged a sit-down strike.
There was no rioting or violence
the conyicts merely claiming they
were worked too hard.
The Washington times., 1937-09-22
Legion Begins Work
After l8-HOur Parade

NEW YORK. Sept % (IN.S)-Tired but happy after the
American Legon greatest the most whoeheated
welcome in the ciy historythe boys of IT put funmakng
behind them today and prepared to ra of resolu
ons designed keep of the country they fought for
The Washington times., 1937-09-22

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Yacht Fate Rests
On Shippers Skill

BOSTON, Sept. % (INS)-On the proved seamanship Of
Capt Ned Heard and his of 10 professional British
today hopes for the safety of the racing soop En-
deavour which parted her towlne during raging gale off
Nantucket Lghship nine days ago.
The Washington times., 1937-09-22
CHANCES SEEN
GOOD FOR DARK
HORSE IN VOTE.
Delegates Begin Work
After Big Parade

NEW YORK, Sept. pa close
battle for the post of the ma
tional commander Of the Ameri-
can Legion was indicated today
by a survey of the 48-State eau
cuses.
With the zero hour at hand for
the election Of a leader to head
the million Legionnaires of the
United States, a check-up by In
ternational News Service showed
that the State delegates votes
were split practically evenly be-
tween Raymond ]. Kelly, OF De-
troit, and Daniel ]. Doherty, OF
Woburn, Mass, the latter candi-
date retaining a slight edge in the
secret caucus balloting.
MEET TONIC. T
Last-minute meetings between
the political organization leaders
of the "key States" were sched-
uled tonight pending tomorrow's
election.
Milo Warner, Of Toledo, Ohio,
delegation nominee to the post,
was rated third in the caucuSeS,
with Lynn Stambaugh, Of Fargo,
N. D., following. In several of the
political headquarters it was re-
ported that Stephen Chadwick, OF
Seattle, was going to withdraw at
the last minute from the race.
However, at Chadwick headquar-
tiers this was denied by campaign
With no other major issues be-
fore the convention, Legion Of
ficials are plunged in the deepest
political maneuvering that the
convention has seen in its 10 years
of existence.
SUDDEN SWITCH
Kelly came to New York defin-
itely the favorite to win the all
important post now held by Harry
w. Colmery, of Kansas. An inten-
sive campaign on the part Of the
Massachusetts, delegation, with Do
herty himself leading in the caucus
discussions, has resulted in the
New England candidate suddenly
spiraling to the leading role.
The opinion was expressed in
some quarters that, if the first
two ballots taken showed an even
split for Kelly and Doherty, some
other weaker candidate, probably
Warner, might have a better than
outside chance to ride IN on q
dark horse role"
With the situation split up as
it is, present tabulations may be
no indication whatsoever of the
final outcome.
The business sessions of the
convention were resumed today,
with Commander Colmery calling
for committee reports on finance,
Americanism, child welfare, ma
tional defense. foreign relations,
internal organization, legislation,
rehabilitation and resolutions.
SHOW is SLATED
Today'S business sessions will
be climaxed with an "all star en-
tertainment" in Madison Square
Garden.
The delegates arrived late for to-
days business session. They had
had a big night in the parade.
Delegates took seats in the
Metropolitan Opera House famous
diamond horseshoe" from which
New York's 400 often looked down
upon the worlds greatest opera
stars.
Standards of the various States
jutted up from the seats. The for
eign delegations-1taly, Greece,
Hawaii, Canada, Philippine Is.
lands and France-had front row
seats downstairs.
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The Washington times., 1937-09-22
'Stay in Love-"
Film Star Urges

HOLLYWOOD, Sept. % GN.S0
Dolores Del Rio philosophers on
love:
"A woman should never fall
out of love. 1t is only when she
is in love that she is most fem
mine, most beautiful and most
alive"
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28

LIQUOR raids Saturday night by
county officers put several in county
court today on various liquor charges
and Melted some eight cases OF
whisky.
Most of the defendants were con-
victed before Recorder r. E. Clements
and most of them noted appeals TO
Vance Superior Court.
The raids conferred around Julian
Johnson's Service Station, the John
son Night Club and A. B. Conn's Ser
vice Station in North Henderson, and
Percy Hedgepeth's cafe in South Hen
derson. Officers also raided other
places. but could find no evidence OF
whisky.
Officers in the raids were Enforce
ment Officers J. c. Champion and l..
A. jackson, Constable j. l.. Mundy,
and Deputy Sheriffs J. M. Mitchell!
and w. M. Reid. Recorder Clements
refused to allow defendants jury
trials.
A. B. Conn, charged with possess
ing whisky for sale, was given Il
months on the roads. He noted an APP
peal and his bond was set at $3.50.
Garland A Adcock drew a SIX
months road term for possessing
whisky for the purpose of sale, sus-
pended upon payment of fine OF SlOO
and costs and not be convicted OF
violating the prohibition laws OF
Vance county for the next two years.
He appealed. and his bond was set at
$3.50.
Percy Hedgepeth was sent to the
roads for 80 days for possession OF
whisky. commitment not to issue up
on payment of a fine of $500 and costs
of court and not re convicted OF
violating the prohibition laws OF
Vance county for the next two years
He noted an appeal, and his bond was
set at $3.50.
IONA Johnson white woman, was
sent to Jail for six months, commit
ment not to issue upon payment OF
a fine of $50 and costs and leave the
State of North Carolina. She noted
an appeal, and her bond was set az
$3.50
Mrs. Julian Johnson, IONA John-
sons sister-in-law, was charged joint
w but has fled this section, accord
ing 10 officers.
Others tried at today's session were
Melvin Fain, Negro, charged with pos
sessing illegal whisky for sale He
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28
TOBACCO OUTLOOK
IN VARIOUS BELTS
Venable Company of Dur
ham Surveys Situation in
Flue-Cured Area

A survey of the tobacco outlook in
the various flue-cured belts of the
South, as furnished by the Venable
Totacco Company, of Durham, ap-
peared in the last weekend issue OF
Tobacco" weekly trade journal in
New York The Venable companys
survey said:
Georgia Indications point to a
somewhat irregular crop in this belt,
due to the fact that planting was ex-
tended over quite a long period. Favor
able seasons have improved condi-
tions materially, and reports point to
a crop of fair quality, with an esti-
mated production of around seventy
five million pounds.
South Carolina-As previously stat
ed, the stand in South Carolina is one
Of the most perfect in years. The sea-
sons, thus far, have been ideal Bene-
fetal rains, over practically the en-
tire belt within the past week, have
been welcomed. 1t generally appears
that this belt will produce a crop of
fine texture. Indications now point
to an increase in production of
around twenty per cent over last year.
Eastern Carolina Due to blue
mold, this crop was unfortunate in
getting late start, but recent rains
have been most beneficial, and indi-
cations point to a crop of very fair
quality, with an increase in produc-
ton of approximately fifteen per cent.
Middle and Old Belts-The crop, in
strictly the Middle Belt, is now prac-
tically planted. This belt has been for
tunate, III that seasonable rains have
gotten the crop off to a good start,
and all indications point favorably.
From general reports the farmers in
the Old Belt have experienced con-
siderable trouble in obtaining suffi-
cient plants, and getting a normal
stand. Predictions this early are
rather vague, and a more accurate re-
port will necessarily have to be made
within the next two weeks.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28
DRUNK, ASSAULT
CASES ARE HEARD
Major Portion of City Court
Docket Made Up Of
Those Charges

The major portion of the docket in
,itv court today before Mayor Henry
T. Powell was made up of drunk and
assault cases.
Malvern G. Powell paid 81 and costs
for being drunk.
Anurow Jones, Negro, charged with
assault was discharged, and the pro-
scouting witness Lawrence Hargrove
Negro, was taxed with the costs when
the charge was found to be frivolous
and malicious.
Oliver Fields, Negro, paid 81 and
costs for being drunk.
In another warrant, Oliver Fields,
Negro. was fined S. and costs. He
was tried on May II, 1897 and escaped
nom officers following trial.
Berry Hicks, Negro, was given SIX
months on the roads, commitment no
to issue upon payment Of the costs
and keeping the peace to Robert Nc
knight, Negro.
Lewis Hawkins, Negro, charged
with assault with a deadly weapon a
knife, was given 60 days. commitment
not to issue upon payment of fine
of S. and costs.
John H. Davis and Sunnie Steed Ne
groes were not guilty of immoral
conduct.
Henderson Knight, William Cros-
son and Fred Gooch, Negroes were
charged with engaging in a "crap"
game. knight and Crosson were fin
cd one cent and costs Gooch did no.
appear.
Thomas Robertson paid 81 and costs
for being drunk.
Willie Peace, Negro, was given SIX
months on the roads for assaulting
his mother.
Thomas Williamson, Negro, was fin
ed 81 and costs for being drunk.
Floyd Plummer, Negro convicted of
being drunk, was fined 81 and costs.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28
ESCAPED CONVICT
TAKEN BY OFFICERS
James Scott Nabbed Sunday
Afternoon Henderson,
Durham Railway

James Scott, said to be from High
Point, an escaped convict was taken
into custody Yesterday afternoon by
Deputy Sheriff w. M. Reid with the
assistance of E A. Cottrell and Con-
stable j. L. Mundy, in the vicinity of
Dryden Lumber Yard on the Oxford
Road.
Scott was sighted by Reid walking
down the Durham and Northern rail-
road, and submitted to arrest when
the officer approached.
The man was turned over to }. H.
Gupton, superintendent of the local
Highway prison camp.
Scott and Joe Parrish walked Oft
from Donald Scott, highway foreman
in the vicinity of Greystone some time
ago.
Parrish has not been apprehended,
officers said.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28

Announcement was made today
that Jesse M Baity has been appoint
ed general agent for the Pilot Life
Insurance Company in Greensboro.
with offices and headquarters in
Room s, in the Stevenson building.
He has already assumed his duties.
Mr.. Baity has had extended insur-
ance experience to add to his bust
ness ability in serving his clientele
in the life underwriting business in
the Henderson area. Since entering
the insurance field here, he has ac-
CURED a knowledge of it's operation
that is expected to equip him for
handling the agency for the Pilot Life
in this territory.
The Pilot Life was organized in
1908, and is known as a progressive
insurance institution, According to
advices, it has exceeded all of it's pre-
vious records during the first five
months of 1887, having advanced it's
insurance in force, volume of paid
business and the number of policy
owners to a new all-time high. The
company now has 1922, 520,610 of in
Surance in force.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28
Around Town

Rotary Will Meet-The Rotary Club
will gather tomorrow evening at Z
o'clock at the Busy Bee Cafe in it's
regular weekly session.
Marriage License Issued Bose Ais
ton and Emmitt Alexander were is
sued license to marry at the Vance
Registrys office Saturday.
Two Deeds Filed-Two deeds were
filed with the Vance Registry Satur-
day. E. A. Grissom and wife sold B.
3. Grssom a lot on Hight street for
81 and considerations.
J. T. Cheatham, receiver, conveyed
2 lots adjoining College property to
Mamie Allen for 5000
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28
Big Damage
In Saturday
Night Storm
Two Barnes Burned
by Lightning and
Many Farm Ami
mails Are Lost

a severe electrical storm that
swept over this section shortly after
saturday midnight proved to be the
worst of the summer here, taking a
heavy toll of livestock and property
Information here this afternoon
was that George Bender of the Ridge
way German colony, who lives north
OF Manson, lost 4 barn ny cire, with
II cows and two mules, a large guam
tlty of hay, grain and other feedstuff,
and a supply of crates stored for ship
ment of the ripening canteloupe crop
The loss was estimated at around So
500, with $500 insurance carried The
fire was started by lightning. Mr.
Bender lives some IL miles north of
Henderson.
Four miles south of Henderson on
the Raleigh highway, the barn at the
country estate of T. p. Stewart, one
of Vance county's most substantial
farmers, was struck ~ lightning and
destroyed by fire, wiz: two cows and
d quantity of foo 1t was not learne I
whether any insurance was carrie J.
The family, asleep i'll til" house at the
time, were awakened by the glare of
the flames in the born, and when they
re- hed the scene it was too late -
save the two COWS, W., 81, We're lock Il!
i. their stalls, bat .:h1ee COWS NJ &c
;neir way to safety themselves.
The storm brought a washing rain,
which did some damage to crops. Blu
it Has observed by one grower today
that while there was some dam age.
the soaking of the rain into the
ground did much more good than
narm.
The storm Saturday night followed
a day of high temperatures, but was
followed Sunday by another heat
wave, with a maximum thermometer
cading of 95. On two other days in
June the maximum temperature was
degree higher than Sunday, top
ping SO, this being ON the End and 7th.
The rain Saturday night was measur-
cd at l IL inches.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28
Several Convicted On
Liquor Charges Today
Officers Stage Raids in Nor tn and South Henderson
Saturday Night Defenda nts Note Appeals from
Heavy County curt Sentences

was given six months on the roads,
commitment not to issue upon pay
ment of a fine of $25 and costs and
not be convicted of violating the pro-
hibition laws of Vance county for the
next two years.
G. A. McGhee was sent to the roads
for II months for transporting illegal
whisky. He appealed, and his bond
was set at $3.50.
An eighteen months road sentence
was given to e. w. Goodwin charged
with transporting illegal whisky. lie
noted an appeal, and his bond was set
at $3.50.
Isam Bennett, Negro, was not
guilty of transporting illegal whisky.
William T. Matthews, charged with
trcspass and assault, had prayer TOT
Judgment continued upon payment OF
costs.
Reginald Ayscue, charged with as
sault with a deadly weapon with IN
tent to kill, had prayer for Judgment
continued upon payment of one halt
the costs and full constable fee.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28
STOLEN TRUCK is
RECOVERED HERE

Deputy Sheriff E. A. Cottrell and
w. T. Lands of the State department
of Revenue, captured Fred Powell, of
Camden, N. j., together with a truck
which he was said to have stolen from
Bristol Patent Leather Company, of
Camden, in the Middleburg section
yesterday morning.
The officers were acting on a tip.
Powell freely admitted that he had
stolen the truck.
He is being held in Vance county
Jail awaiting trial with two Negroes,
who Powell said did not have a part
in the robbery. The Negroes were
with Powell at the time of his arrest.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28

Two times one is two in anybody's language.
And in the language of the finest Cola drink
that ever dubbed from a bottle-that means
that Royal Crown Cola brings you two full
glasses for Sc. Yes, Sir! Here's a new way
to figure this business of Cola drinking-at
home, downtown, on the road. Split bottle
with friend or do yourself a double favor by
asking for Royal Crown Cola. Look for the
big letters re on the label. Behind them
stands quarter-century of experience in
making quality Cola beverages. Everywhere
soft drinks are sold--12 ounces--2 glasses--5c.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28
THOMAS H. HIGHT
PASSES SUDDENLY
Prominent Henderson Farm
er Dies in Mid-Afternoon
At His Home

Thomas H. Hight, prominent resi-
dent of Henderson, died suddenly
about o'clock this afternoon at his
home on Burwell avenue presumably
of a heart attack. He had not been
i'll recently, and his death was a great
sshock to the family and friends.
Mr.. Hight is survived by his widow
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See F0ge Four

1. Where is the University of Upsala?
2. What is the name for the human
voice box?
3. In electricity, what is the practical
unit of resistance?
4. Will body weigh the same at the
equator as at the poles?
5. Under which department of the
Federal Government is the U. S.
Patent Office?
6. Who was Ricrard Lucius O'Brien?
7 What is teaberry?
8. In which European country is the
city of Valladolid?
8. Who patented the first pneumatic
tire?
10. Which state is second largest in
area?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1897

and two sons, Clyde and Charles Hit.
and grandson, and several sistare ~
Funeral arrangements had not hoo,
made in mid-afternoon. 0i'
For many years Mr.. Hight wac .
rural letter carrier out of the HaoI.. p"
son office, but retired on reachin,,
the age limit several years ago as
since that time had been giving his
time and attention to farming.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28
Party for Cradle Roll

A party for children in the Croa.
Roll Department of the First Baptist
Sunday school will be given on ths
church lawn Wednesday afternoon ~
4 o'clock by Mrs. M. B. Garrett. hone
ing her small son, Frederick Aroa
on his fourth birthday. All WORKER
in the department and all the chiIdron
are invited. Refreshments will ha
served.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28
A. J. CHEEK EXHIBITS
NICE RIPE TOMATOES

A. ]. Cheek, gardening enthusiast,
today exhibited ripe tomatoes from
his garden at the Daily Dispatch Of
flee.
These were the first tomatoes exhi-
bited to this newspaper this season,
and is considered very early for local
crop.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-06-28
NEGRO LEGION POST
PLANS A BARBECUE

The Bullock-Fisher Post No. 176 of
the American Legion, local Negro
post, will sponsor barbecue Monday,
July to which the public is cordially
invited, it was stated today
The time and place will be an
nounced later, it was said. There will
be an admission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-12
DECLINE SHOWN
IN RETAIL PRICES
Sharpest Drop in October
Is Recorded by Home
Furnishings Group.
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE de-
cline in retail prices gained mo-
mentum in October.
With some interruptions retail prices
had been on the upward trend since
1888, the increase becoming pro-
nounced in the summer of 1896, reach
ing its peak on September last, as
shown by the retail price index Of
the Fairchild Publications.
Using January, 1881, as 100 in the
index, the level on May /, 1888, for
example. was 69.4 per cent, and last
September / it was 966, the highest
point reached. On October / the
index had declined to 96.3, and on
November l, showing the extent of
the decline in October, it had dropped
to 95.7.
The heaviest decline in prices In
October was in home furnishings.
Piece goods in the index remained
unchanged, while the percentage of
decline in mems and women's wear
was one of the smallest.
Just as the sharp rise in raw ma
terlal prices last year and in the first
part Of this year contributed, in sub
stantial measure, to the increase in
retail prices, the recent breaks in COM
modify values are having an effect
in the decline.
Business analysts, in studying the
downward trend of the price index,
also take note of the decline In dollar
sales. While the aggregate depart
ment store sales for the first 10
months of 1887 we're per cent above
last year, as shown by the monthly
report of the Federal Reserve Board
in Washington, October sales we're /
per cent under October last year. The
Fairchild Publications retail price in
dex on November l was ST. per cent
above the same date a year ago.
In other words, taking into view
the considerably higher price of things,
the actual physical loss of trade in
October would be larger than the
per cent decline in dollar sales
would indicate.
A. w. zelomek, the economist who
prepares the Fairchild index, ex-
pressed the opinion that the reduction
in retail prices would continue for
the next three to six months at least