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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27
WARREN NEGRO HAS
GOOD FARM PROFIT

Warenton. FEB. PA soil test last
year was worth $3.50 to Henry Will
lians. Warren county Negro tobacco
grower
That is the extra money he said he
received for his tobacco crop as a di-
rect result OF the test made of soil in
his tobacco fields.
The previous year he had lost a
third of his crop. which was affected
BY root rot disease.
The sell test showed that his fields
were deficient in the acid needed to
produce vigorous. healthy tobacco
plants with sturdy, rot-resisting roots.
Another field was tested and found
to .e almost ideally suited to tobacco
and there Williams planted his 1886
crop.
In the fall he harvested 800 pounds
Of tobacco from each acre, the leaf
being Of high quality that commanded
good price.
Il didn't find single stalk affect
ed by root rot" he told c. S. Wynn,
Negro county agent of the State Col
lege extension service, few days ago.
Wynn commented that in many
cases it is almost impossible to raise
good crop of any kind without
knowing the type Of soil it is to grow
H. so that the right kind of fertilizers
and other treatments may be applied.
Or, as in Williams case, it may be
that better results can be obtained by
shifting the crop to another field,
Wynn added.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27
DROUGHT PROVISION
IN SOIL PROGRAMS
North Carolina Farmers Of
fered Assistance for
Such Emergency

College Station, Raleigh, Feb. 81
Provisions to help North Carolina far
mers meet drought emergencies have
been incorporated in the 1887 soil
conservation program.
The possibility of severe drought is
not as great in this State us in some
of the others, said E. Y. Floyd, of
State College, but no one can tell what
the weather man may bring.
Ordinarily, a farmer cooperating in
the soil-conservat;on program must
not increase his base of soil-depleting
crops. One purpose of the program is
to reduce depleting-crop acreages.
But in the event that unfavorable
weather conditions in 1886 or 1897
should cut short the homegrown sup
plies Of feed and food, general soil
depicting crops may be raised in ex-
cess of the base acreage to replace
this shortage, Floyd pointed out.
This allowable increase applied on
ly to general s0il-depleting crops and
not to cotton and tobacco, he en-
phasiZed.
Increasing the acreage of general
soil-depleting crops to make up for a
shortage LII LOU anu leu CduoOU Wy
drought will not affect any payments
the growers are to receive for divert
ing land from cotton and tobacco and
for carrying out soil-building prac-
tees.
A further provision will permit pro-
ducers to replace feed supplies destroy
ed by drought with summer legumes
such as soybeans, field peas, and cow
peas, and to disregard these crops in
determining the amount of payment
for diversion from their general soil
depicting bases.
This latter provision is designed to
help drought-stricken farmers in
areas where these legumes are nor
mally classified as soil-depleting,
| FLOYD explained.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27
FORMER RESIDENT
VICTIM OF BURNS
Mrs. Sallie Rose Ray Sue
cumbs In Burlington
Hospital Thursday

Burlington, Feb. Especially
Sallie Rose Ray, SO, was fatally burn
ed Thursday afternoon when her
clothing caught afire as she attempt
ed to beat out a blaze in a field near
her home, Kimesville, Route /.
She was removed to a local hospital
for treatment where she succumbed
at 10 o'clock Thursday night The ex-
tent of her burns, it was said, was
such that there was no hope of re-
Spouse to treatment.
Mrs. Ray was a native of Hender-
son, daughter of Robbins and Mrs.
Bette Rose. Besides her husband,
James W. Ray she is survived by one
son, James B. Ray, Kimesville; a sis
ter, Mrs. Willie Knight, Henderson,
and brother r. L. Rose, Henderson.
She was member~-of Swepsonville
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27
JOHN HUGHES GETS
K. 0. IN TOURNEY
Citadel Boxer Knocks Out
Christian, of Wake For
est, In Third

Johnny Hughes bantamweight fight
er of The CitadeI, Charleston, S. c.,
knocked out John Christian, of Wake
Forest, yesterday afternoon after so
seconds of the third round in their
meeting at the Southern Conference
boxing tournament at the University
of Maryland.
Hughes was to meet Jenkins, of
South Carolina, in todays semi-finals
The boxer is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. M Hughes, of this city, and has
compiled a very fine record in the
ring during his stay at the Charles
ton school,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27
BLANKENSHIP GETS
KNOWLEDGE RAPIDLY
Mecklenburg Legislator Shows Signs
of Becoming Power in Future
Legislatures
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
In the Sir Walter Hotel.
Bv HENRY AVERILL.

Raleigh, Feb. 27.-Some freshmen"
learn fast, others never learn at all,
either in tho Legislative or academic
field. bu; the current session of the
General Assembly +: 8 definitely plac-
ed representative Mercer J. Blanken-
ship. of Mecklenburg, in the first class
So rapid has been his progress that
he is undoubtedly entitled to be CLASH
fled as a /"sophomore" by reason of
his success in pushing through his
bill to pare salary of Charlotte's city
attorney to no more than $500 per
annum.
Whatever else he has done, what
ever else he may do, the session has
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27
HIGH CAGERS TITLE
BATTLES TUESDAY

Chapel Hill, Feb. 27-Greenville,
West End, and Pilot Mountain will
make their first appearance in the
finals Tuesday night when the Uni
versity of North Carolina will spon-
sor it's 23rd annual high school bas-
ketball contests, e. r. Rankin, secre-
tary of the North Carolina High
School Athletic Association, announc-
ed today.
New champions will be crowned in
both Class A and B divisions in the
double bill attraction which pits
Greenville, Eastern champions against
High Point, Western A leaders, and
West End, Eastern B titalists, against
Pilot Mcutnain. Western B victors.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27

been a success from his point of view.
He came to Raleigh chCck full of de-
termination to put over this salary
measure. He did it, despite two I'M
favorable committee reports, re-re-
ference to a hostile committee and the
opposition of about the most powerful
municipal political machine in the
State.
Many observers say the bill is a
pure spite" measure, growing out of
political feud with the present city
attorneys of Charlotte. Many believe
the bill establishes an extremely dan
gerous precedent by its interference
with the orderly processes of local
self-government. But that's neither
+! here nor there in counting up Mr..
Blankenship's score as a successful
legislator.
At the opening Of the session back
in January, the youthful Charlotte
law-naker rather got in bad" by
popping off" about this and that,
often without more than a superficial
knowledge of what he was talking
| about
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27
victory DINNERS
THROUGHOUT STATE
Senator Tydings Will Speak
a Chief One in Raleigh
March 3

,.i.;oh Feb 27.--All indications
a. the Victory Dinners nchedul-
P'r tbc frs, week in March as out
S.ndms party events of the year 1887,
- me opinion of A. d. Oon) Folger,
~ ,,rc,at national committeeman,
rni. in charge of arrangement for
w.. dinners in North Carolina
his statewide affair IS scheduled
Ne held in Raleigh on the night
,-areh 3. with local dinners slated
~ majority of the counties Of the
y,.,e fol the night Of March, 4.
A. the Raleigh dinner, United
e,a,as Senator Willard Tydings, of
v.ryland will be the principal speak
-. he is n veteran of the World War
vs., ,ose from enlisted man to lieute-
.ert colonel during the period of hos
.n',ias Since his first election to the
corafe in 1926 he has grown to a fig
,,, If national prominence and North
Co,oIina Democratic leaders say thew
va overioved to have him for the
victory Dinner.
Mr. Folger is in general charge of
ou dinners in the State, with a com
rittee composed of j. Ed Butler, Nor
canton president of the North Caro-
Ina Young Democratic clubs; Miss
Mae Oliver, Sanford, vice president of
,he same organization; ]. Wallace
Vinboyne. State Democratic chair
mar. and Mrs w. B. Murphy, State
rcechairman, as his assistants.
r L. Mcmillan. Raleigh attorney,
{. in direct charge of the Statewide
6nror with a large committee of
,ramineut capitol city Democrats aid
ng hint
!, Zach comfy where there is to be
oca! dinner Mr.. Folger has appoint
I'd prominent Democrat as chair
nan. assisted by a committee COM
rosal Of the chairman and vice chair
mar Of the county committee, the
president and vice president of the
county Young Democratic club.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27
A VARIED PROGRAM AT
THE STATE THEATRE

The State Theatre opens its next
weeks program beginning Sunday and
Monday with Social Error" on the
screen and The Rhythm Girl Revue"
on the stage.
Tuesday only "A real western with
class Secret Valley" featuring Rich
ard Arlen. Wednesday and Thurs
DAY another big repeat wife Versus
Secretary with Harlow, 10y, and
Gable Friday and Saturday, Gene
Aut'y in Round up Time in Texas"
winds up the week.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27

AS for that one about having to do
nate to a collection at the plant for
flowers to be sent to a funeral-don't
waste sympathy. The widow probably
will marry a man worth her while
before the year is out.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27

No. sir, this sit-down strike will be
carried on until there is 100 per cent
wife recognition, complete pay check
handing over, and a rigid cash allow
ance for the husband. And just you
try to close down this shop! You'd
starve in a day!
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27

Methodist Episcopal church.
Funeral services were conducted at
the graveside today at IL o'clock at
Moore's Chapel, by Rev. J. A. Tharpe.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27

Legislative
Chatter n
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
In the Sir WNItnr H.,

Raleigh, Feb. 27-One local Victory
Dinner is assured of success bv req.
son of the speaker who has heoo
chosen for the occasion, MANY ohser-
Vers here agree.
Sanford down in Lee county has
enticed Speaker of the House GRECO
Cherry to sc Speaker of the Eveni,7o
on March 4. Those who have heard
the Iron Major in the House here
are certain he will make a great bit
in Sanford
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27

And she is tired of hearing the one
about the old friend with a starving
family. Let all those old friends come
to see her. She has a kind heart
when necessary.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27

1t has been noticeable feature of
this session that almost every time an
individual legislator has clashed with
a committee over withdrawing a bill
from the committee and putting it on
the calendar the individual has won
over the group head.
In voting, every legislator probably
thinks how he would feel if he had a
bill in committee which appeared to
be doomed to die of slow strangula-
ton through failure to report.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27

Three constitutional amendments
to authorize capital punishment for
kidnapers. to prohibit any kind of di-
version from highway funds and to
make the terms of sheriffs four years
have been on the Senate calendar
for approximately a week now, but
consideration of them has been de-
layed by work on the revenue and ap-
preparations bills. When these latter
two are out of the way for good, the
throttle will likely 5e opened and full
speed made on disposal Of a clogged
calendar.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27

incidentally, United States Senate,
Millard Tydings, who will speak 81
me Raleigh Statewide Victory Din
ner on March g. is to make an ad-
dress before the Students Non-Par-
tisan Political Union at Chapel Hin
that morning.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27

She refuses to believe the one any
more about the tire blowout. There
aren't that many nails in the road.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27

Nor will she stand for haircut
more than once every three weeks.
Anyhow, she has good shears at home
with no manicures to detract the
mind.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27

She will not stand up and cook or
make 1eds or darn socks any more
unless she be given complete posses
sion of the pay check every week.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27
By WILLIAM RIFT
Central Press Writer

Old Pete Snoozle's wife has decided
on a sit-down strike. After As years Of
married life she has demanded re-
cognition of wife's rights.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-27

Names will be drawn until some
one answers or has attended the
matinee.
The Washington times., 1937-11-04
Brightest Gold
NOU Favored

The new interest in gold
jewelry is a part Of the revival
of 1900 and 1890 fashions. but
the jewelry is not following the
old forms to the letter.
While there are many heavy
chains, lockets, clasped hands
and old floral forms, there is a
new note-a 1897 gold interpre-
tation that is finding a national
acceptance. The fascination Of
gold is as vivid as ever.
Appearing in both real and
costume types, the use Of gold
is definitely news. Gold jewelry
for daytime wear is the first
really new fashion in jewels
since the appearance Of clips
about 10 years ago.
The designs of the gold jewelry
fall in general into two classifi-
cations - modern, Streamhned
pieces, and copies of the Victor
ian and Early American types.
In the modern, real gold jew
elry, we find a marvellous swing
and rhythm, and a third di-
mensional quality. Bracelets
The Washington times., 1937-11-04

other kind Of reception: you go
at any time between the hours
mentioned in the invitation.
check your wrap, take your
place in the receiving line, and.
when you come to the guest OF
honor, greet him, shake hands
with him, offer your congratu-
lationS, and thank him for his
courtesy in inviting you to the
reception.
When you congratulate him
you might say something like
this, II am so happy to come
this afternoon, Father Brennan.
to give you my congratulations
and every good wish. It's such
a fine work you have chosen,
and MY prayers will always be
with you" You stay as short Or
long a time as you wish, de-
pending on your convenience
and on how many people you
know to chat with.
2. If there Is time when you
congratulate this friend to
The Washington times., 1937-11-04
TOddu'S Home Service

Unpaid bills! What bad spend
ing habits!
Careless ordering. &c. green
peas for two and a can of
peaches" Naturally the grocer
sends extra measure of peas, his
choicest brand Of peaches.
Buying on impulse. That
black woolen dress you couldn't
resist looked dingy with your
brown fall hat and bag. YOU
had to get special matching ac-
cessories for this one cuStume.
Keeping up with the JoneseS."
Monthly payments on a chaiSe-
Tongue you didn't need eat up
all surplus for winter entertain
ing, little SplurgeS.
If you budgeted ahead? You'd
take advantage Of food specials,
choose a soft green or gay plaid
The Washington times., 1937-11-04

velopment Of diversified hips.
Learn to control your appetite for sweets and
other foods that increase weight but exercise is
really what you must have to distribute your
weight, Why not walk few miles each dayP
Never sleep late. Go to your school gymnasium
and really work. You will find the stretching
exercise and leg movements will slim your hips.
Kicking with vigorous swing from the hips will
do a lot to change your size. Then learn to dance
The Washington times., 1937-11-04

frock to go with clothes you al.
ready have.
You'd save enough that way
to cover payments on the chaise-
Tongue. Or you might refurnish
old furniture with slip covers,
start saving for a car.
Planned spending cuts out
waste, helps you afford what
you want most. Our 32-page
booklet tells how to set up a bud
get-ruled pages for one years
entries.
Send 10c for your copy Of
HOW TO BUDGET AND BUY
FOR BETTER LIVING to
The Washington Times Home
Service, 6S5 Sixth Ave-, New
York, N. Y. Be sure to write
plainly your NAME, ADDRESS,
and the NAME of booklet.
The Washington times., 1937-11-04
DOESN'T KEEP WORD
Dear Miss Fairfax:

Dear Miss Fairfax:
My boy friend has dis
appointed me several times
during our friendship of a few
months past. He says he loves
me, and often speaks Of mar
riage. However, he will make a
promise and then break it the
next day. He is sincere in every
other way. Every time he dis
appoints me he gives some alibi,
but it's never a very good
reason.
Should I show resentment,
or act indifferently, as though
it made no difference to me
whether he kept his promise or
not? EDITH.
When a man is prompt with
alibis before marriage, usually
he speeds them up much more
afterwards. Better make haste
slowly" with that sort of boy.
Copyright, 1897, by King Features
Syndicate, Incl
The Washington times., 1937-11-04

you were Notwithstanding
and dancing and hiking, reading
books together and learning to
know all each others tastes and
characteristics. So that, besides
being lovers, you were true, un-
derstanding friends.
How would it have been If you
had been forced to marry a man
who had been chosen for you,
and whom you had never seen
until the daySof your wedding?
Surely you will agree with me
that you are an enviable race
and generation, and that if mar
riage under such circumstances
isn't a success, there's some
thing very mysterious to blame.
Love, at least, has a chance.
The Washington times., 1937-11-04
Fashion
IN
Capital
BY BAB LINCOLN

With the great rage for black,
black suits and coats, black hats,
all black furs, you must admit
it is bit of a relief once in q
while to see q smart costume In
color.
Waiting for a friend in the
lobby Of the Carlton Hotel yes
terday we admired an attractive
ensemble in a lovely autumny
shade Of rose rust worn by Mrs.
Nathan Straus, of New York,
who was apparently just arriv.
ing in town. The coat, flaring
from a fitted bodice, had a col
lar and cuffs of golden seal.
Mrs, Straus' hat was a tailored
model with a moderately high
crown and a visor brim, in felt,
the color Of the coat, with an
adroit knot Of fur in the front.
KIDSKIN CAPE
Lunching at table alone, not
far from the table of her hus-
band and Mr.. John L. Lewis. was
Mrs. t-ohn D. BiggerS, of Toledo,
who relieved her very smart
black costume with a square
shoulder cape of palest gray kid.
skin. Her hat was a moderate
design, with a small dotted veil.
At another table Mrs. Isabelle
Gest, lunching with Mr.. Chester
Snow, was in olive green trimmed
in Sables, with a velour hat in
the same shade, but otherwise
brown accessories.
Daring to introduce CHEEKY
note of color with her black COS
tune, was Mrs. Francis Park
inson Keyes at a luncheon on
Monday. She wore small black
turban, covered with rosettes Of
soft velvet in jade green, ruby
red, violet. and rust, combined
with the most artistic success.
The Washington times., 1937-11-04
By Mrs. Cornelius Beecknla1

-
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
/. I have been invited to a
reception given for a boy used
to play with as a child. He
has just been ordained priest.
AS I have never been to such
a reception, I would like to know
what is the correct thing to do
and say? I have not seen him
in several years.
2. Shall I just drop in for a
few minutes and congratulate
him and also thank him for his
invitation to his first solemn
mass, or would 1t be better to
write him a little note?
3. How should / adreSs him
now?
/. AS a guest at this reception
you do just what you do at any
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The Washington Times. Pattern
Department. 243 w. Seventeenth
St., New York, N. Y.
The Washington times., 1937-11-04
EHquette for Priests Reception

thank him for his invitation to
his first solemn mass, do this.
If not, write him a little note Of
thanks. In either case, write
him a note. after you have at
tended the mass, thanking him
and telling him what a fine and
impressive occasion it was. He
will appreciate your good and
enthusiastic words.
Copyright. 1887. by King Features
Syndicate, Inc.J
The Washington times., 1937-11-04
BY DONNA GRACE

Dear Donna Grace: I
am Is years old and I
am disguised with my
figure. My height is S
feet and bust 80 inches,
but my hips are 36A
inches. This keeps me
from wearing any of
the young girls type
dresses. They never fit
over my hips. I have a
chocolate soda every
afternoon at 4 and then
eat a good din n r.
Everyone tells me to &C
on a diet, but I can't
give up candy and ice
cream. Exercising is a
bore, and I don't know
what to do. ARLETTE.
You evidently have a
faint idea Of what you
should do, as you are
telling us the probable
cause of your ill-pro-
portioned figure. First
Of all. if you are really
disgusted with your fig.
ure, you will do some
thing about it. We all
need plenty of exercise,
and the girl in her
teens should be far too
active to permit the de-
The Washington times., 1937-11-04

And in all that you do, each
Of you is thinking Of the other
and striving hard to make the
others life happier. In fact,
you would never have dreamed
that there were so many charm
ing ways Of making love seem
real.
That's normal, healthy, happy
love. And some day, it will oc-
cur to you that you are blessed
in living in, a time and country
where this kind Of love is ac-
cepted as the natural order Of
things.
In far-off Ceylon the other
day, in a village called Guna
in the Suket state, a young girls
husband died. They had been
married a year. Did she love
him very much? Perhaps. At
any rate, there's a horrible old
custom in that country which
has been forbidden by its pres
ent English rulers, but which
this poor child felt bound to
conform to, They call it Suttee.
WENT WITH HIM
So. when the funeral pyre was
lighted for the burning Of the
mans body, the girl said to the
assembled mourners, II must fol-
low him." Then she broke her
glass bangles, according to the
Hindu custom, and leaped into
the flames.
She had proved her love. Or
rather, the force Of superstition
was so strong that she had not
dared to live.
A young American bride of the
present day is fortunate, indeed,
in being able to remain her ma
tural self. With us, strange cere-
monies and age-encrusted tradi-
tions aren't held to be the most
important things in life. We
aren't forced either to disguise
our love or to exsggerate it ex-
travagantly.
And that is, Of course, the
happiest Of atmospheres for
love to grow and blossom in.
Most Of the conditions, in fact.
that young lovers nowadays 50.
lightly take for granted, ought
instead to be the object Of daily
marvel and delight. Freedom to
choose your beloved; freedom to
marry when and where you
please; freedom to start married
life in a blissful solitude of your
own, instead Of serving as slaves
to your elders, in the Oriental
fashion; freedom to be your in
dividual selves instead of perpet-
ually trying to be something you
are not.
-.
REMEMBER GOOD TIMES
Think what good times you
and Dick had together before
The Washington times., 1937-11-04
Sunk

WHEN he's here, it's very
" clear,
I am his Lady Guinevere:
My every wish is his command,
It's plain who has the upper
hand;
Yet well he knows, (alaS for meD
To bring me to my bended knee
All the rascal has to do
Is stay away a day or two!
Marion Koppell.
The Washington times., 1937-11-04
Advice to LOUel0rn
Touches on Marriage
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX

Famous Authority Problems of Love and Marriage
III AVE you been married week? month"; year?
In any you and your young husband have found
plenty of to show love for each other While he
works cheerfuy all day long his ob in order to the
rent and buy the provisions you happy keeping the
house sweet and clean and preparing the meals.