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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-11-03
CHAPTER 43

"NOW, WAIT a minute, Ken
nedy." Adams sat down in an
armchair as Tim delivered his ult,-
matum of $500 for the letter he
held over the dentists head.
you're talking rTetty big. but
you are making a mistake. You
seem to think if i take the letter
to the police won't get anything
out of it. That's where you're
wrong. If you stand your trial,
I'll be the star witness, my name
will be in all the papers. and I'll
be able to write articles about the
Kennedy household and all that
sort of thing. l could get almost
anything 1 asked for them-cer-
tainly as much as / could get out
of you So you see it isn't quite
something Or nothing, as you put
It."
Tim had an inspiration. He
shook his head.
That's nonsense, Adams, and l
should have thought you would
have known it. If stand my trial
you'll be prosecution witness, and
prosecution witnesses aren't al
lowed to write for the newspapers
at least, in England. Do you
mean to say you didn't know
that ?"
The bluff seemed to be working.
It seemed, as Tim had conjectured,
that Adams had only the vaguest
idea of the workings of the law.
He looked taken aback.
IT didn't know it, and / don't
know it now. Who told you?"
Its well known. Ask this So
HECTOR of yours, if you don't be-
Ieve me. No, Adams. all you
stand to get that way is witness
expenses and a good deal of no.
toriety. Not the sort that would
help you to get another job.
Whereas if you come to terms
with me you get $500, and I'll give
you damn good reference in the
bargain, if you want to go on
working"
Adams considered. mo, it's not
good enough, Kennedy" he said at
last. Il told you my reasons be-
fore and they still hold good. I
prefer the present arrangement"
But don't. and 1 tell you I'm
not going on with it. Look at it
this way. too. It's come to my
ears that you have been gossiping
about me in the town. l don't say
you've let out much so far, and I
don't suppose you will so long as
you keep sober. but there's no
knowing what you may not say
when you are drunk. And then it
may be too late to draw back. I'll
DC ruined all right. but your nice
Attle income will come to an end.
You had better not give up the
substance for the shadow"
"H'm!" Adams stubbed out his
cigaret. II want to think this
over" He sat in silence for two
or three minutes, Tim waiting in
eager expectancy. But he af-
fected Indifference, going over to
the sofa by the window and OPEN
Ing the newspaper.
"You needn't put on those airs
with me-" said Adams at last.
This means a lot to you, and 1
know it Maybe there's something
IN what you say. Going on the
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-11-03

delegation, that the C. o. go into the A. F. Of L.
a new department, authorized to organize
workers in mass production, would give the c. I. O.
control by sheer weight Of numbers Thus it is
fought by William Green's A. F. Of L. conferees
at the peace" meetings.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-11-03

the campaign from National
headquarters, 400 Madison Ave-
nue., in New York City. His ap-
pointment as Director of Wildliss
Week was announced recently by
Jay N. (Ding) Darling, president
of the General Wildlife Fedora
ton.
Calls for Volunteers
In an appeal to wildlife lovers,
Mr.. Jordan said: 1--WE need volun-
teers, badly. We need women and
men who will take up arms for
this cause that has so long been
neglected. We must fight against
stream pollution, forest destruc-
ton, dust bowls, erosion and
those other natural elements
which are killing off our wildlife.
ITO accomplish these aims,
wildlife lovers must show their
strength, thej:' unity durin'' wild
life, Week.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-11-03

Bob Reynolds must have been i'm
pressed with the progress to date of
Frank Hancocks candidacy for the
Senate. At least, relate Washington
dispatches, Our Bob is coming into
North Carolina for a flying visit be-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-11-03

Some of our North Carolina cities
have unusual (to say the least) fl
nancial systems, according to an cleo
trio equipment salesman with whom
this correspondent talked recently
The company sent one small city a
bill for equipment sold it recently and
received payment therefor, The ma
terial wasn't quite what was wanted
and so the city returned it to the
company, which Immediately sent a
credit memorandum for the returned
shipment. Back very promptly came
another check from the city, in pay
ment of the credit memo.
There's another side, however, the
salesman also telling how he once bid
on big job only to find when pro
posals were opened that he had left
blank the space for the amount bid.
No breakdown is yet available at
the Department of Revenue to tell
how much of the revenue collected
since July 1 under the general head
''Sales Tax" was in fact, accounted
for by the new excise tax on building
materials.
DR.. G. c. Crittenden, secretary OF
the North Carolina Historical Com
mission, will go to Kinston Thursday
for the unwilling of a portrait OF
Arthur Dobbs, governor of the pro-
vince of North Carolina during troub-
lcus Colonial days
Time obviously softens- as shown
when present honors for Governor
Dobbs are compared with this extract
from letter written October 80, 1860
by James NOR to .'The Secretary"
(evidently of a church or diocese)
when he addressed as "Deverend Sir"
Governor Dobbs was so sharply
censured by the general assembly in
one would have thought he could not
be so bold as to put into the commits
sion of the peace for Edgecombe
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-11-03

county another ringleader of the mob !;
and yet he did it. If no remedy is
applied we'll disposed persons talk of
leaving the colony"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-11-03

fore Congress opens it's special session
November IS. He will go direct from
the Midwest to a convention in Char
lotte on November 10.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-11-03

Few folks know it, but skiing is one
Of North Cardinals sports. Already
they have been using the funny look
ing "slats' up at Banner Elk, where
three inches of snow on October q
made it possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18

Kearney. Since becoming associated with the firm, Mir. Wagner has made q number of new acquaintanceS who wiu Dc highly pleased to learn Of his promotion.
 The new manager was one Of the greatest basketball players ever de- weloped at Crosby high school. Upon graduating from the blue and white hc enrolled at Manlius Military Academy and later furthered his education at the University of Penn syiyania.
 At Penn he played varsity basket bali for three years. At present MT. Magner has retired from the court game after several years Of pastimc .WIth the Watertown Princetons and other formidable state aggregations' During his spare time now he Aandles the coaching duties for the Waterbury Clock Shop team In the 3ndtBtrial League.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
Brooklyns To Stage :. Shag Dance Contest Prizes to Be Offered in Novelty Friday@ithnanan
 C. of C. TnStaIIs Officers This Evening
BROOKLYN NEWS

Tn planning future activities 1t was voted at meeting of the Brooklyn A. c. yesterday to spon- sor shag dance at the club quar- ters Friday night. Tn view of the novelty 1t is expected large crowd will attend. The committee in charge has been mindful of the problens confronting the youth- ftl shaggers, who are faced with Encouragement in many of the lo- cal halls when they endeavor to do this dances. With this thought in mind, the committee yesterday voted to allow shaggers to exert themselves to the contentment of their hearts,
 Several door prizes and one grand award will be presented during the evening a san added attraction.
 Thomas Conway, president, b chairman of the committee assisted by Matt Dunphy, Daniel J. Mana ney, William Moskowitz, Rudy Bercicr, Phil Sacco and Jeff Mor- risscy.
 c. of c. Installations
 Officers of the Lithuanian Cham ber of Commerce will be installed at exercises tonight at 48 Green street hall at 8 o'clock. The com plete staff to be seated includes, Dr. Matthew J. Colney, president; At torney Clarence V. Balanda, vice. president; Stanley Voketaitis. geo. retary; John Tariella, treasurer; Bronis Marshall and Michael Ver- bickas. trustees, and John P. Gre- blunaS, correspondent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
SOCIETY CONFERS !: HONORS ON THREE
7Nontaganese Unit Pays Tribute to Local Citizens
 ' for Excellent Work

Three local prominent Italian
 Americans were made honorary srnembers of the Montagane6e ssocicty at It's special meeting yes- .4erday morning. They are Major Atty. Michael J. Galullo, Att. Car mine Cipriano and John Muccino, ~ The honorary degree conferred sby Antonio Iannitto, it's retiring president, for exceptional rncritor- 1o,1s services rendered the local Italian American community G. soecially during the Italian-Ethio- .sDian war. x,,r, .- Both Major Michael J. Galullo .ssand Attorney Carmine Ciprlano have been exceptionally active
 among local Italian American or ,Ananization in recent years ana Therefore have gained q large iol- slowing. ,u.
 They are at the head Of import
 ant non-Italian Organizations ana
 hold active and honorary titles in many organizations.
 !. Both praised the Socicty Tor lM noble activities in the community and assured It's members oi their sreadiness to be of service W uc Society at all times. Both spoke m Italian. A..
 John DcJastino, President Of Inc fPedcration and Mrs. Assunda Ba1sIc President Of the Women's Auxiliary of the Society installed the otiicerC' IJmberto ganopictro was the prln 7
 cipal speaker. The newly installed Z officers are: President John Muc-
 cino: Vice-prcsident, Nickolas Mnc- Z cini: Recording secretar2. Oyldlo
 Pignet: Pinanial Secretary, John !. zampino: Treasurer, Vincen%o Ian
 nitto: Councillors, John Palumbo, Z Giuseppe Muccino, and MlchafI
 BeIlini: Color Bearers, Joseph Ian" : nitto. and Joseph Ciarcia; Trustees ( {. Adolph Muccino and Joseph Ian ' nitto: Sick Callers, Luigi Bhsile anu X z, Otugeppe Cicchitto; Physician. Dr ( Gustav Tegta. -,.-
 Pinance committee, John 1annltb s Nicholas caterino and Ovideo Pig- net Jr. .- .. v A committee of women from the Women,s Auxiliary headed by Mrs ' Asgunta Basic served breakfast n the mems society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18

committee-Hcrbcrt F. Baldwin, of Wcstport; Edwin J. Beugler Chcg- hire; A. Boyce. Southington; Abncr c. Bristol, Winstcd; Frederick S Camp, Norwich; Arthur B. Clark, New Haven; Frank J. Damon, Tor rington; David L. Dunn, New Brit ain: George c. Hubert, Hartford; J. Garfield King, Greenwich; Lester l.. Slavery, Stamford; Howard w. Spaulding, Greenwich; John c. Tal- colt, Talcottville; Philip v. Tippet, Ansonia; Lucien T. Warner, Bridge port.
 Thomas S. Smith, educational secretary of the YMCA presided yes terday afternoon at a Socratic forum on "Uncle Sam and His Latin Ncighbors." The forum was ono of series of Sunday afternoon edu- catiOnal meetings. Those taking part were Edward IT. Davis, Chase Kim ball and Attorney Frederic c. Smed- ley.
 Jncre VIII DC pig dOlngS at tne IH8t get-togcther of all chess clubs and players of the state at the Travellers club at Hartford, 722 Main street next Saturday evening. The affair will be in charge of Fred Pearson, chairman of the entertainment com mittec. There will be a match be- tween all married men against the single men. Preceding tho play there will be meeting of the rcpresen- tatives of the league for short busi- ness session at 2 o'clock. Following, there will be meeting of the cap- nament director for the purpose of studying and probably revising tains of various teams with the tour slightly the tournament rules.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
TRIBUNES TO ELECT
 NEW SLATE SUNDAY

James Lee, Frederick Parker, Michael Bbeehan and John Rock were named a committee to present q slate of officers for the Tribune Athletic club. to be acted on at the annual meeting of the club next Sunday in the club rooms.
 Entertainment consisting of songs by the club quartet was given after the meeting yesterday at which the nominating committee was elected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18

Thozc who will report tomorrow are: John O'R0iirke, Leo Kvietkus, James Hanlcy, Robert Qrandcll and Manuel Barrows. The group will report in New Haven at 7:3O o'clock in the morning.
 25 Recruited
 This additional five brings the lo- cal total for the present enroll ment period, which ends on Wednes- day. up to about 25. The period started about q month ago and it was explained that the local total was kept in the low numbers by the fact that the Waterbury eligible list crowns smaller each time.
 Many of the boys formerly listed az eligible" said Mrs. Verdon today, have gotten jobs in private employ ment. Many others have been talk en on the IVA and woulud prefer to remain in the city. The only item which offsets this Is the fact that q few new boys who have be- come Of age since the last enroll ment period have ben added to the local roster.
 Abscntees
 It was also pointed out today that seven local boys who were declared eligible for the present period and who were to have reported before Wednesday, have not don 50. The department of welfare B checking this list, informing the boys that tomorrow is the last day. If they fail to turn up before that date they will not be able 10 register for he eco until the next enrolment period, which will probably not take place for another two or three months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
RAINY WEATHER DELAYS PROJECT
WOrkmen to Be Given Op- pOrtunity to Make Up
 Lost Time

Today was to have been the last day to work for local wPA employees on outside projects for the present work perioI but once again the rain intervened. The first day of the present period was made up last week and if the weather clears up tomorrow the work will be com- pleted. It was pointed out today that while the rain delays the mak- ing Up of the payroll, which must be sent to New Haven. the fact that checks usually come through a day or two in advance takes care Of work periods which arc extended because of indictment weather.
 It was also pointed out today that local employees, as well as others throughout the state, have not suf- fcred from delayed pay days since the announcement made by Robert Hurley. state administrator, that there would be no more of such de- lays. Prior to the present admir,lS- trator's appointment there were several occasions when the pay checks were n day or two late in arriving in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
FINANCE FIRM
 NAMES WAGNER
Local Boy, U. of Pennsyl. vania Grad, Takes
 Over Management

Thomas J. Magncr of 48 Columbia Boulevard, one of the most prom 1nent sportsmen in this city. has been named manager and treasurer of the Personal Finance Company on Bank street. He is the son of Mir. and Mrs. James Wagner and has been afiiliated with this concern for the past i've years.
 Mfr. Wagner succeeds Francis J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
ven tomorrow night.

An illustrated lecture on "The Gaspe Peninsula" will be given in the lobby of the Central Y Wednes- day evening at 8 o'clock by Rev. Dr. John C. Walker, pastor of the Sec- ond Congregational church.
 Of the more than 600 delegates to the 70th annual convention of the executive committee of the state Y MICA at Bridgeport, Saturday, IS were from this city. No one from this city was named to any office, however.
 Charles A. Russell of Haddam was reelected chairman of the exc cutive committee. Other state off, cers elected were: Hudson B. Hast ings of New Haven, Frank J. Da- mon of Torrington and Harold l.. BlakeBlec of New Haven, vice-pres- idcnts; Levi T. Snow of New Haven treasurer; Charles E. Crittenden of New Haven, secretary.
 Members of the state executive
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18

Anthony Ficeto, newly-electcd president of the junior Holy Name society of the church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, will officiate at the bi-monthIy meeting tomorrow night at the parish hall at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
SON s7: FATHER. IF

Ingot, Cal. -- U.P) Thomas McCuc, 87 years of age, believes he is the only man in the United States of that age whose father is living. McCuc was born at Pitts burgh in 1850. His father, George McCue, is said to be IF. He lives at Wheeling, W. Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18

MANHOLE COVERS sILENCED
 Milwaukee tUP).---A machine to silence rattling manhole covers in Milwaukcc,s streets has been per- fected by George Krucll, city bu- rcau of sewers chief. It smooths out the frame without removing it 50 that & new top can be installed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
DR. JOHN LACKEY
 GUEST AT SERVICE

Rev. Theodore c. Bobi1in of the First Methodist church and Rev. David P. Gaines of the First Meth odist church officiated last night at union service at the latter church attended by members of both con- gregations. The sermon was dcliv- cred by Rev. Dr. John Newton Lackey of Hartford. He declared that persons who lose their way go- ing through life should make an ef- fort to get back to the spot where they first went astray.
 The fire brigade of South Cork, Irish Free State. has refused to attend fires outside the city unless the county contributes to it's support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
Federation To Meet

Eighteen Lithuanian societies will be represented tonight at the regular monthly meeting of the Lithuanian Catholic Federation at the K. of L. club rooms at g o'clock. Alexander J. Aleksib, president, will be chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
Five Local Youths
 Complete Quota
Seven EIigibIes Fail to Appear-Business Revival
 Makes Recruiting Here More Difficult

Five more local youths probably making up the last group of boys included in the present eco enrolment period will report to New Haven tomorrow morning for
 final examination 1t was announced at the department of welfare office this morning by Mrs. Margaret Verdon head of the department
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
I q Hit-Run Killer?
 / Donf--Renlen1ber--
A dim street, a sweTvins auto,
 ahYiIl laughter.

A dim street. a swervins auto, shrill laughter.
 . dud. a writhing body on the pave ment. Arrested as a hit-and- run driver. Miss Dolly Ford. San Francisco. here points to her. self in disbelief. Intoxicated at
 d.. ,.,b.sl1
 Yes. she ad-
 mitted that. Informed that the victim had died. the girl grew hysterical and tainted. She didn't even remember hit.
 ting the pc-
 destrian with
 her car. she
 declared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18

The Venta Choral club will meet for rehearsal Wednesday night at g o'clock to complete plans for their annual revue at 103 Green street, January 90.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
GIee Club Meets

Another rehearsal for St. Joscphs modern glee club will take place to- night in the parish auditorium at 8 o'clock. The unit will make prep arations for revue February 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-18
Y. M. C. A. Notes

A two-rcel moving picture en- titled Drinking Health" will fca- ture the health forum program at the Central r at 8 o'clock tonight. The program will be open to all members and contributors of the Y.
 Other educational activities today and tomorrow will be as follows: 5:I5 today, vocabulary building class; 7:30. public speaking class Tuesday, 7:3O. metaIIurgy, sales manship and Tuesday Twelve public speaking group. At the same hour will be held the fourth session of the series of lecture discussions on Psychology ard Management by Prof. r. Alcxender Mag0un of Massachusetts. Institute of tech nology.
 President James A. Burns Is work ing to secure g. delegation Of four representatives of the Industrial Foremen's club to attend the meet ing of tho New Haven Forcmen's club at the Hotel Gardc in New Ha-
Evening star., 1937-07-25
R. A. SHIFTO SAVE
$4,000 ANNUALLY
Resettlement Begins Vacating
Mclean Mansion-Goes to
Barr Building.

The Resettlement Administration,
which yesterday began vacating its
Offices in the old Mclean mansion.
1920 Massa chusetts avenue, will effect
saving of $4,000 yearly by the
move, it was reported.
Notice already has been given the
building owners, Arthur v. Thatcher
business manager of the resettlement
organiza ton, said. The division housed
in the Massachusetts, avenue building
will move to the Barr Building, where
it will take over space left by transfer
of the administrative staff to one Of
the new Federal Offices.
Rent for the Mclean home. which
formerly was the scene of many promi-
nent social gatherings, was $4,000 a
year. Thatcher estimated the cost of
elevator service, heating guards. clean
ing and telephone service to run about
$4,000 more annually. No other agency
has been slated to take over the home,
it was said. The Governments con-
tract expires July 81, terminating a
two-year lease.
In the new Post Office Building.
from which the Home Owners Loan
Corp recently moved to its own
new building, the Federal Commupi-
cations and Interstate Commerce Com
mission are making shifts to apportion
the vacated space between them.
The Social Security Board is moving
from 1909 I, street to the Hill b. Tih.
bits garage, lila Vermont avenue.
Evening star., 1937-07-25
COMBS ASSIGNED
MODEL BASIN JOB
Work on Naval Project
Scheduled to Start
Within Month.

The Navy Department yesterday as
signed Comdr. Lewis Barton Combs,
Civil Engineer Corps, to supervise the
construction of the new ship model
testing basin at Carderock, Md.
Naval officials sNll have under con-
slderation the recently opened bids,
but Secretary Swanson is expected
to make an award within the next
month.
Comdr. Combs has just reported
for duty in Washington and has tenn
porarily set up headquarters at the
Bureau Of Yards and Docks, Navy De-
partment. He is living at SSH Broad
Branch road. The commander re-
Gently has been on duty as public
works officer of the base and the dis
trict at the Sixteenth Naval District
at the Cavite, P. I. Navy Yard.
STAFF to Be Chosen.
When the contractor has been
chosen, Comdr. Combs and his staff
will move to Carderock to begin work
on the job. Under the Nays plans
and specifications, the contractor
must erect \ building for the chief
naval of11cer and his assistants. Comdr.
Combs said yesterday he will build
up his forces as they are needed.
The Navy Department has closed
the deal for 95 acres of land for $6l =
400 for the Carderock development.
The bids for the basin will be sent
by Comdr. Combs and his associates
to the chiefs of the Bureau of Yards
and Docks and of the Bureau OF Con-
struction and Repair for their final
ecommenda tons, before going to the
Secretary OF the Navy for final action.
To Assemble Technical Force.
At Carderock, which is located near
the Cabin John Bridge, Comdr. Combs
will build up his inspection force to
watch closely the work of the con-
tractor, as we'll as assembling a tech
nical force that will keep an eye on the
progress Of the work.
Congress, in making money avail
able for the Naval Testing Basin, has
ruled out the construction of a wind
tunnel. But provisions will be made
for testing models OF aircraft and
surface and subsurface vessels at
Carderock. The naval testing basin
at the Washington Navy Yard. which
has been in commission since early
IN the century. has long been consid-
cred obsolete. and the launching of
the Carderock project is deemed
victory for the Navy.