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The Washington times., 1937-05-27
OFFICIALS DENY
TABOO" ON
NUPT|ALS
Belief Persists That
King Bars Crown
Aides at Rites
BY DAVID P. sENTNER


LONDON, May q Q.N.S0-A
new element Of mystery was in
jected into the circumstance sur
rounding the Duke of WindSor's
forthcoming wedding today when
spokesman for the government,
church and royal family emphati-
cally denied any ban had been i'm
posed on wedding guests.
Despite the general understand
ing the Cabinet has asked King
George to forbid any persons in
government or Crown positions to
attend the ceremony next Wednes-
day, the spokesman insisted Of
ficials would not think of "inter-
fering" with the Dukes plans. 1t
was said:
"The government has never
rendered advice to the King on
this question. The wedding is a
purely private affair with which
the government has nothing
whatever to do.
DUKE 'NON-EXISTENT
"The Duke is politically non
existent, and socially the gov
eminent is not interested in him.
Therefore there is no reason
Whv we should interfere"
Sir Eric Melville, chief press
officer at Buckingham Palace, had
this to say:
"There is no question Of any
palace pressure having been ex-
ercised on any individual invited
to the wedding"
Despite these disclaimers and
similar one by a spokesman tor
the Archbishop of Canterbury, be-
lief persisted that the Archbishop
and Prime Minister Stanley Bald
win were responsible for the Kings
refusal to permit the Duke OF
Kent or any government or crown
officials to attend.
AS evidence of good will towards
his brother, however, King George
today assigned H. l.. Fielden, COM
mander of the Kings flight, to
pilot Walter Monckton. one Of the
wedding guests. to Monts.
Flies to Wedding
Monckton, chancellor Of the
Duke of Windsor's Duchy of Corn.
wall, went to Monts in a royal
plane. Fielden was Windsor's
personal pilot when he was Prince
Of Wales and king.
The duke himself, although he
remained silent, was revealed as
stunned and hurt by action Of
the government in banning at
tendance of court or government
officials at his marriage to Mrs.
Warfield.
The little party at the Chateau
de Candle, where the duke, Mrs
Warfield and other guests are
passing the time until the we'd
ding day, was dazed when they
learned only unofficial guests"
from Britain would be permitted
to attend the wedding ceremony.
Friends Pleased
Meanwhile, the Dukes support
ers are glorying in the "spunk"
shown by Hugh Lloyd Thomas,
former equerry and now first Sec
rotary of the British embassy in
Paris, and Sir Walter T. Monck-
ton, attorney general of the Duchy
of Cornwall, the only British Off
Gals Drawing the British govern
ment's diSpleasure by their deter
mination to attend the wedding.
They plan to be at the Chateau
de Cande June 8.
Sir Walter was only recently
knighted by King George VI.
There is much speculation
whether their presence will re-
suit in any official repercussions.
The Washington times., 1937-05-27
N. Y. Fire Cuts Power

NEW YORK, May 27.-Fire
short-circuiting two power lines at
the 225th st. Bridge over the Har-
lem this afternoon caused a com
plete tieup of subway, surface,
motor and marine traffic. and de-
layed thousands Of Manhattan.
bound workers.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

There is being held in the South
| this week a traffic safety conference
| designed to formulate a program for
| improving highway conditions and re-
| ducing the toll of deaths and injuries
| from motor crashes and tangles.
Already numerous highway safety
! proposals have been advanced in the
present Congress. Some of these will
go farther than committee files. The
more constructive will undoubtedly re-
| ceive serious consideration. One of
| these latter is the measure introduced
, by my colleague, Senator Truman, of
Missouri. The Truman bill would have
| the effect of limiting to State borders
all vehicles in States which do not
require operators to show their ability
| to drive. In other words, operators
! in those States which are without an
adequate drivers license law or have
| a license law without a mandatory
examination feature. In this connec-
ton, it may be noted that some g.
| O00, coo vehicles are now operated in
II states which require no license
whatsoever
To put it another way in those
States person buys an automobile
and takes the road without showing
that he had good eyesight, is physical
ly capable of driving, or that he has
any knowledge of the traffic laws or
is able to understand reasonable warn
ing and direction signs. Here it might
be pointed out that the proposed leg
islation does not attempt to force the
States to license operators Of motor
! vehicles. 1t simply provides that if
operators are not required to show
their ability to drive, they must re-
| main within the State borders In
other words it is a limit on interstate
| movement, q power that is invested
! in Congress. Provision is made in
Senator Trunan's bill to allow all
states ample time to meet it's require
ments, it's effective date being years
after enactment.
An important measure has been Of
fered by Senator Russell, of Georgia,
which has the purpose of providing
Federal funds for the establishment
of State highway patrols.
I mention these two measures be-
cause they are indicative of Congress
sional interest in the safety pro lem
and ar vidnc of what may be expected
in the future if states and munich
palities fail to solve the problem.
AS one who has used an automo-
bile almost since it was first invented.
who has driven car in many lands
! where natives had never seen an au-
| tomobile, and as one who appreciates
! the benefits of highway transporta-
ton, it is my earnest hope that all
State legislators will meet the safety
challenge of the day. The way has
| been pioneered. They have simply to
draw on the experience of the states
which are endeavoring to meet mod
ern conditions in a modern way rath-
er than to continue ignoring these
conditions and hoping for the best.
In expressing these thoughts | am
not unmindful that our legislators,
| national and state, are endeavoring
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
NOTICE OF RESALE.

An advanced bid having been plac-
ed upon the property hereinafter de-
scribed,. and pursuant to an order is
sued by the Clerk Superior Court of
Vance County North Carolina, in the
special proceedings entitled, Mrs. w.
E. Beverly and S. c., White, VS.. The
Unknown Heirs of Molly Fuller, the
undersigned Commissioner will again
offer for sale at public auction, to the
highest bidder for cash, at the Court
House Door in Henderson, N. G. at
IL o'clock noon, on Thursday, April
22nd, 1887, the following described
real estate:
Commence on the road running in
front of w. H. Edwards house at a
point where Charlie WoodIief and
wife and w. H. Edwards land join
on the North Side of said road, run
thence East by Woodliefs line Two
Acres deep to a stone, thence South
One Acre wide to a stone thence West
Two Acres long to the road, thence
North along the road One Acre wide
to the place of the beginning. Con-
tanning Two Acres, more or less.
Bidding to begin at $121.OO.
This the 7th., day of April, 1887
H. E. WHITE, Commissioner.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

to solve many new problems. One of
these is he question of social security
While differences of opinion exists as
to mediums and methods, there is
universal sentiment in favor of some
form of old-age benefits. This is of
vital Importance under the new con-
ditions of today But it is equally as
important that we offer protection to
our citizens to the end that they may
live and enjoy the benefits of their
thrift We cannot do so if the exist
ing national callousness toward the
highway problem continues.
Hand in hand with a minimum
number of sound laws belongs strict
and impartial enforcement by expert
enced jurors and trained officers. We
must also have adequate State patrols
composed of men whose presence on
the highway give a sense of security
Careful selection and training of per-
sonnet will assure this type of patrol
A great number of states already have
them in operation.
Too widespread contempt for many
of our foolish and ill-advised motor
laws and regulations is, in my opinion
one of the factors contributing to the
conditions of today. Certainly in our
cities too much time is spent in en-
forcing parking laws and too little
I time in enforcing more important
traffic violations that retard the
movement of vehicles, create conges-
ton, and, in turn, cause accidents
And accidents on the highways here
in the United States, alone caused
more than thirty-six thousand deaths
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

April Z, 1789-George Washington
had been elected president the previ-
Gus day, but he didn't know it, nor
did many other persons, as Charles
Thomson left New York for Mt. Yer
non, Va, to notify him. 1t took Thom-
son seven days to travel the ESQ miles
which left Washington only 16 days
to move to New York to be inaugu-
rated. BY that time, most of the ma
ton still didn't know who their first
President would be.
Washington didn't have time to get
new and better fitting set of false
teeth made for the occasion, so he
whistled as he delivered the inaugural
address.
Electors of only 10 of the 13 states
and commonwealth voted for Wash
ington.
April T. 1S32-The last public wife
sale in England took place at Carlisle
Cumberland. ct was once an accepted
practice there and in it's American
colonies.) Joseph Thomson, farmer
offered his wife of three years at pub
lie auction in the market place, with
this description.
1T is her wish as well as mine to
part for ever. She can read novels
and milk cows. She can laugh and
weep with the same ease that you can
take a glass of beer when thirsty
She cannot make good rum, gin or
whisky, but she is a good judge OF
their quality from long experience in
tasting them"
One Joseph Mears offered 20 shill
ings and a dog. Thomson accepted
Immediately.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
- TODAY \
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

1866 Harry Toulmin, Southern
clergyman and educator, who became
Kentuckys secretary of State, judge
and Alabama legislator, born in Eng
land. Died Nov. II, 1928.
1770-William Wadsworth, English
poet, born. Died April %, 1850.
1880 William Ellery Claiming, Bos-
toms famed Unitarian clergyman,
born at Newport, r. I. Died Oct. 2,
1872.
1786-William Rufus King, the Ala
bama senator elected Vice President
taking oath of office in Cuba by spe-
dial Act of Congress because of ILL
ness, but who did not live to enter
into duties, born in Sampson Co., N.
C, Died April Is, 1858.
1807-Henry w. Hervert Crank
Forester) New York writer, Americas
greatest writer on sports in the last
century, born in England. Shot him
self, May IL, 1858.
1859-Walter Camp, noted promoter
of football and sports authority, born
at New Britain, Conn. Died in New
York, March IA, 1925.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
ANSWERS

1. Since the constitutional amend.
ment of 1920 allowing them to vote.
The constitution of 1868 provided that
only electors could hold public office
and women not being able to vote
prior to this amendment, were not
electors and were not able to hold
office. !
z. In his report to the legislature of
1899 Governor Russell mentioned that
some states had laws requiring wide
tires on wagons and other draft We
hlcles, and recommended that the leg
lslature give attention to this matter
as a good roads measure for North
Carolina.
s. The second district gave the lar
gest majority. The democrat vote was
5I771 against 1910 for the republicans
4. The minutes of the conference
of 1888 expressed the desire that "all
our preachers" by precept and ex-
ample teach prohibition. Later, local
preachers were prohibited by law to
dlstlll or retail spirituous liquors.
5. From automobiles the death rate
has been 80 persons per month. Dur
ing the World War tn average of "a
North Carolinians were killed in bat
tale each month.
6. In 1892 with the nomination of
w. F. Exum for governor. In that
year the republicans nominated D.
M. Furches and the democrats Elias
Carr. The democrats won. Two years
later the populists and republicans
fused and election Marion Butler and
j. C. ~Pritchard to succeed Senator
Vance, who had died, and Senator
Ransom, democrats.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
APRIL
Today is the Day
BY CLARK KINNA'RD
Copyright, 1887, for this Newspaper
by King Features Syndicate. Inc.

in it's own mind what our part in the
struggle would be. Obviously, our en-
trance placed at the service of the AL
lies cause a practically unlimited sup
ply of money and material. And
many military men, even, supposed
that our assistance, as far as men
were concerned, would be limited to
show of the flag by small force
1T is clear from the limitation of
the capacity of the original canton
ments that the War Department, in
Guiding the general staff, had no con-
ceptiOn of what we were entering
upon"
Queries, reproofs, etc., are welcom-
ed by Clark Kinnaird.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
By FRED H. MAY

1. Since when have women been
allowed to hold public office in North
Carolina?
e. When was it recommended that
wide tires be required on wagons?
3. What was the largest majority
given a North Carolina congressman
in the last election?
a. When did North Carolina Metho-
dists take their first action against
whisky?
5. How does the death rate in
North Carolina from Automobiles
compare with that of the World War j.?
6. In what year did the Fopulist
party become factor in North Car
DINA politics?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
AMERICA AT WAR DAY-BY-DAY

20 Years Ago Today Panama and
Cuba followed the example of their
ally, the United States, and declared
war against Germany.
For "a hours soldiers, sailors, fede-
raj marshals and other forces had
been busy Selling German ships, TAX
ing over German property interning
German aliens. Berlin had issued Sec
ret orders to crews of the German
ships in American waters, to wreck
the engine rooms to prevent use of
the vessels by the United States. The
crews succeeded in doing this in
many cases, notably on vessels at Bos-
ton.
1t might be supposed that million
men were springing to arms over
night, in realization of w. j. Bryan's
famous remark. But such was not the
case. Gen. Peyton C. March, in the
story of his experiences was wartime
chief of staff, says:
when we entered the war, the
administration was not entirely clear
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
NOTICE OF SUMMONS.
In The Superior Court
Before The Clerk

Before The Clerk.
State of North Carolina:
County of Vance:
Esther p. Vaughan, widow.
VS..
Reginald c. Vaughan and wife, LOttie
w. Vaughan; w. Nelson Vaughan
and wife, SalIie Bet Vaughan;
Lucille Vaughan Ellington and hus-
hand, Hugh Ellington; Grace Vaug-
han Stainback (minor), and hus-
band, Joseph Stainback; Oscar G.
vaughan, (minor), unmarried); and
Frank Thomas Vaughan (minOr) E,
unmarried.
The defendants, Reginald c. Vaug-
nan and wife, Lottie w. Vaughan,
and Oscar G. Vaughn, will take notice
That an action entitled as above in
the nature Of Special Proceeding
mas been commenced in the Superior
Court of Vance County, North Caro-
lima, for sale for a division of real
property held by the parties in this
action as tenants in common:
And the defendants, Reginald G.
Vaughan and wife, Lottie w. Vaughan
and Oscar G. Vaughan, will further
take notice that they are required to
appear at the office of the Clerk of
the Superior Court of Vance County,
in the Courthouse in Henderson, N.
c., on the 7th day of May, 1887, and
answer or demur to the complaint in
said action, or the plaintiff will apply
to the Court for the relief demanded
in said complaint
This the 9Th of April 1897.
E. o. FALKNER,
Clerk Superior Court, Vance
County, NJ c..
Gholson & GhOlson,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Frank Bane, executive director of
the Federal Social Security Board,
born at Smithfield, Va, A years ago.
Walter Winchell of New York, col
umnist, born there 40 years ago.
Lloyd Osborne of New York, author
stepson of Robert Louis Stevenson,
born in San Francisco, SO years ago.
Leopold Stokowski, former conduc-
tor of the Philadelphia Orchestra,
born in England, IS years ago.
Sherman M. Fairchild of New York,
aviation company president, born at
Oneonta, N. Y, Al years ago.
Benny Leonard, retired undefeated
worlds heavyweight champion, born
in New York, 40 years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
TODAY IN HISTORY

1788-Gen. Rufus Putnam and his
band of Al pioneers of the New Eng
land Ohio Company reach Marietta
and make first permanent settlement
in Ohio
1893-Act of Colorado's legislature
submitting woman suffrage to be vot-
ed upon at the polls--won, and Colo
RADIO first State to give women full
suffrage.
1898-Two weeks before the war
with Spain, the Powers of Europe
sent joint note to both U. S. and Spain
praying for peace.
1919-Britain's war Grand Fleet dis
persed.
1920-Allies give Germany three
days to reduce army to 100000.
1923-The Communist Party, of
America voted to dissolve but secret
ly merges into Workers Party.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as Administrator
of the estate of B. A. Workman, de-
ceased. late of Vance County, North
Carolina, this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate of
said deceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned at my home in Vance
County, N. c., on or before the oath
day of March 1888, or this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to the estate will
please make immediate payment.
This oath day of March, 1887.
PATTIE w. WORKMAN,
Administrator.
Kittrell & Kittrell, Attys
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

Today brings speculative nature,
with a somewhat selfish tendency
Under certain aspects it produces very
successful financiers, most of whom
are lavish spenders. Luxurious
tastes may prevail, and a certain lack
of judgment in making the best use of
the resources.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

Missing for week and the object
of q man hunt in Arizona, Robert
M. Miller, 23-year-old Boy Scout
executive of Stafford, Ariz., turned
up at Ell Paso, Tex, and admitted
after questioning that his story
of being abducted and held for
ransom was hoax.
Central Press
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Back Page

l. The Charges.
2. Green.
3. Six years.
4. A floating navigation marker.
D. Every base runner advances one
base.
6. English novelist.
z. Central Africa
8. No
8. The harp.
10. Rutherford B. Hayes
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

IF you don't like this country read
this: "a bill is before the Japanese
diet which, if passed, will grant the
downtrodden Nipponese laborer an
84-hour week."
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

Soldiers will fight the next war in
luxurious style, according to a writer
describing proposed military equip
ment of some European nations. You
can't make us think war is a luxury
even if they air-condition the tanks.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

Wednesday, April Z. Morning stars
Neptune, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. Even
ing stars: Mercury, Venus, Uranus.
Zodiac sign: Aries.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
BY WILLIAM RIFT
Central Press Writer

1t is fortunate those retreating
Italian soldiers in Spain have been
travelling too fast to stop and look at
a newspaper It would have been de-
cidedly upsetting for them to read
one of MM3solini's statements that
they do not exist.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

Diversion of steel to armament
making has created a shortage of
motor cars in Europe-and a drop in
fatal auto accidents. Who would ever
have thought increased ornaments
would save lives?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

One nation plans to feed it's armies
four meals per man per day. That's
three more than the civilian popula-
ton can expect.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

Cleveland, O., college professor
seeks to run for mayor of that city.
Still learning, eh?M
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07
WANT ADS

JUST UNLOADED A LARGE SHIP
ment of screen windows and screen
DOORS If you have an odd size we
will be glad to quote you. Vance
Coal & Lumber Co. Tit
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

1933-Beer and wine legal after Is
years. -
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

N E w SPORT o x F o r D S,
Churchills So, Fortunes, 81, Friend
ly's SIS. Monito and Holeproff socks,
35 and SOC. George A. Rose and
Son. 7-1ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

PAINTS! PAINTS! 200 MORE GAL
Ions of good paint just arrived at
''The Place of Values" A three
pigment semi-paste paint a big spe
cial at $2.95 gallon at $3.50 value.
Alex S. Watkins. Tit
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

THE WISE FARMER BUYS A REX
Fertilizer because it gives best re-
suits. Ask for a demonstration c.
W. Finch. ST
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

THE CLEANEST USED CARS
in town. Legg-P arham Com
pany Used Car Branch. !. OPP
posite Wester's Stables on
Wyche Street.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

Sal. ESMAN WANTED BY A LARGE
Richmond manufacturer of fine
food products sold by Wholesale and
retail grocers in this section. Elk
ceilent opportunity. for man with
ambition and energy. Salary or
commission. Write Salesman"
care. Daily Dispatch. 7-1ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

PHONE 800 THE PEOPLES MEAT
and Grocery for cleanliness, quality
and service. We carry a full line
of western meats. Free delivery.
Your patronage appreciated. Open
a. m. to 9 p. m. daily. We are in
business for your health. 31-26ti
ROOM FOR RENT, BOARD IF De
sired. 115 William street back Sea
board depot. Phone 636-W. TT
SPRING TIM Is PLANTING
time. We have large variety of
fresh garden and flower seed.
Parker's Drug Store. The Rexall
Store. 80 SIT
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-07

A GOOD STOCK OF DOORS, WIN
dows, sheetrock, asphalt shingles,
roll roofin Super Channel drain
galvanized. roofing, brick, lime, ce-
ment brixment. Alex S. Watkins.
"The Place of Values" 7-1ti