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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-03-23

PUT YOUR LIGHTS in good
shape now before the rush. Re-
pairing and good lamps at little
cost. +. <. Hartnett, Electric
Service Co. 100 Fifth Ave. w.
Phone 800.
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
REPORT
READY TODAY

A report on the case of j. Lee
johnson. jr., washington colored
youth, dropped from the Naval
Academy at Annapolis. is expected
to be in the hands of the PreSi-
dent today.
The young man, appointed by
Representative Mitchell, of Chi.
cago, is one of 1876 naval cadets
permitted to resign from the Acad-
emy because of deficient marks in
a recent Academy examination.
Representative Mitchell charged
"the boy was railroaded out of the
Academy because of his race" and
reported to President Roosevelt
that he had evidence to sustain
his charge.
President Roosevelt let it be
known that he was interested in
the situation, and that if there was
any subterfuge he would take &C
ton to give the boy fair chance
at the Academy.
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
FARNSW0RTH
DENIES ALL

Declaring "they have nothing
on me-" John S. FarnSworth, dis
missed lieutenant commander in
the United States Navy. has
again insisted on going into court
and fighting espionage charges,
The Washington Times learned
today.
From his cell in the District
Jail, where he has been held for
the last seven months, the former
Naval flier today sent another
letter to his attorneys, William
e. Leahy and William j.
Hughes, jr.
His counsel, it was learned, will
confer with him later in the day
in an effort to arrive at some
decision as to what action they
will take in the case.
The former naval officer who
pleaded "nolo contendere" to the
indictment which linked him with
two japanese naval officers in a
conspiracy to betray valuable
naval defense plans to the Nippon
government, acted yesterday with
out advice of his counsel.
Whether counsel will join
Farnsworth in his request for per-
mission to withdraw the nolo
contendere plea and substitute
one of not guilty, they would not
saw.
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
Pope's Daily Walk
Paralysis Treatment

VATICAN CITY, Feb. 10
GN.SO.-Pope Plus daily walk"
is designed to restore partial use
Of his limbs, it was stated today
by authoritative Vatican sources.
There is no hope that he will
ever recover full normal use Of
his legs, it was said.
The walk" consists of special
exercises, which also serve to
stave off further inroads of the
paralysis from which the Pope
has been suffering and to Stimu-
late the blood circulation. So
far the Pope has been able to
take only three or four steps
without assistance.
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
PRESIDENT 7
APPROVES
REQUEST
Hackett Drafts Bill
Continuing Program
In Present. Form
International News Service

The Administration requested
Congress today to enact legisla-
ton continuing the Public Works
Administration for two years until
June 80, 1899.
With the approval of President
Roosevelt, Assistant PWA Admin
istrator Horatio b. Hackett sent q
request to this effect to Speaker
Bankhead. Hackett wrote:
"The President has indicated
to Administrator IckeS his will
ingness to have continued for
an additional period Of two
years the Federal adminiStra-
ton of Public Works. In the alb
Sence of the Administrator am
enclosing a draft bill to accom-
plish this purpose.
"The acting director of the
budget has indicated his ap-
proval of the enclosed draft as
not being in conflict with the
Presidents program"
The proposed bill, which was
referred to the House Appropria-
tions Committee. continues all
provisions of the present law ex-
cept for the date when projects
must be substantially completed.
The measure carries no Spe-
cific amount of funds, but it is
estimated that the VIVA has from
$50, 100000 to $175,0O0,00O of un-
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
.0V.WLNANT
QU|TSAGE
BOARD
Resigns Social Security
Post; A. J. AItmeyer
New Chairman
International News Service

President Roosevelt today revised
the personnel of his Social Sc
curity Board. accepting the resig-
nation of John G. Winant as chair
man, naming Arthur j. Altmeyer,
present member of the board, as
new chairman, and nominating
Murray W.. Latimer, present head
Of the Railroad Retirement Board,
to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. Roosevelt withdrew Winant's
nomination from the Senate stimuli
taneously with presentation of
Latimer's nomination. Winant,
former Republican governor OF
New Hampshire, who emporarily
resigned from the Social Security
Board during the last campaign to
defend it against Republican at
tacks, re-submitted his resignation
under date of January 8.
Withholding acceptance until
today, the President wrote him
that after what he hoped would
Continued on Page 2, Col. s.
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
BOMB
ATTACK0N
FACTORY
FAILS
Police RepuIsed in
Effort to Drive
Out Workers

CHICAGO, Feb. 19 G.N.SO.
First attempt of deputy sheriffs to
oust Sit-down strikers under court
order left at least three workers
injured today in a pitched battle
at the Fansteel Metallurgical
plant in North Chicago.
With tear gas clouding the
plant, and many of the men inside
choking from the fumes, a tenn
porary truce restored a semblance
of peace after hours of rioting.
But fears grew the attack would
be renewed shortly as reinforce
ments brought the corps Of
deputies up to 300. In addition
new supplies OF tear gas and
bundles of baseball bats were
distributed among the besiegers.
Strikers Divided
Reports from the 100 men in.
size the plant varied. One striker
who slipped out said they were
torn by dissension, with one
6AOuP "AoA4L4AS " Ou1A C11NC1 dA10
others willing to fight to the Bit
ter end.
The strikers had been ordered
out by court injunction and the
riot broke out this morning when
an attempt was made to eject
them.
AS the deputies tried to storm
the rear door of the plant with
a battering ram, the strikers re.
leased a barrage of scrap metal
and sprayed acid. Repulsed, the
deputies withdrew out of range
and pelted the plant with tear
gas. One officer was badly
burned on the legs when a gas
bomb exploded prematurely.
The workers cut themselves off
from outside communication, but
the lone striker who slipped
through the lines reported three
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col, II
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
LANKET|NG
URGED BY,
BABC0CK
Would Put 100000
Emergency Clerks
In Civil Service

r Charging that efficiency rat.
ings are absolutely worthless
and that political influence is
brought to bear even in the Civil
Service, E. Claude Babcock, presi-
dent of the United Civil Service
Employees, today recommended
blanketing into the Civil Service
the 800 900 employees in emergency
agencies of the Government and
asked for protection for present
classified employees in the event Of
personnel reductions.
Mr.. Babcock was the principal
witness at a hearing of the House
Civil Service Commission on the
RamSpeck bill to extend the Civil
Srevice to workers in the new
agencies of the Government
through open competitive exami-
nations.
DiSagreeing with the provision
for the open competitive tests, Mr..
Babcock said that the blanketing
procedure is the most efficient
method of accomplishing exten-
sion of the Civil Service where
positions are now held by persons
who have been employed for a
long period of time.
Wants Guarantee
In this connection, he pointed
out that the largest single group
of non-Civil Service employees in
the Federal service were brought
Continued on Page 2, Col. q
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
Dukes Landing Field
Hints WaIly Visit

VIENNA, Feb. 10 G.NS0.-A
secret rendezvous with Mrs. Wallis
Simpson is the purpose behind con-
Struction of an airplane landing
field for the Duke of Windsor five
minutes drive from Castle Enzes-
field, it was rumored today.
Wing Commander H. M. Fielden,
the Dukes personal pilot when he
was King of England, is due here
today to supervise levelling of the
field, for which Edward has al
ready obtained permission from
authorities. The site is an old race
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
R00SEVELT0.K.
0NLAB0RA ACT
international News Service


President Roosevelt placed his
approval on the five labor pro-
visions of the Walsh-Healy Act
today, asserting he would like to
see them applied to all industries.
The Executive conceded, how
ever, that something must be done
within the next few weeks to per-
suade steel companies to furnish
the Navy requirements in spite Of
the 'NRA" provisions of the act,
or work would have to be shut
down in various Navy Yards.
The wartime arsenal at Charles
ton, w. Va, will not be reopened,
the President said. 1t had been
suggested this plant might be re-
viVed to manufacture armor-plate
machinery, but the President
pointed out that the arsenal would
have to be too extensively re-
fooled to make its reopening ad-
Visable.
The President had no comment
to make on the $500, ,O00, 900
British naval building program.
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
SEEK RECRUITS
|NC0URTR0W
BY WILLIAM X. HUTCHINSON
international News Service

0y WILLIAM N. HO O4OAAANOOA>
International News Service
A nationwide contest to recruit
farm and labor support was under
way today between President
Roosevelt and congressional foes
of his proposal to enlarge the
Supreme Court.
The President was reported
using all his influence to enlist
workers and farmers in behalf OF
his judicial reforms. Already, he
has won an Endorsement from the
American Federation of Labor's
executive council and expects like
approval shortly from the Amer
ican Farm Bureau Federation.
The opposition will send Senator
Wheeler CD of Montana, noted
liberal and personal friend of the
President, to the radio tonight
with a special appeal to progres-
Sives, farmers and workers to
oppose the Roosevelt program.
Wheeler has declared there is
nothing democratic, progressive or
fundamentally sound in the pro-
posal." He added that if any
other President proposed the same
change, all liberals would condemn
it as fundamentally unsound,
CONTINUED on Page IL, Col. u
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
RubinOff to Testify
i'm Girl Suit Today

Supreme Court Justice Cotillo and
a jury.
Back on the stand for cross
examination, Peggy was asked by
Abraham J. Halperin, defense coun-
sci:
do you know Joseph John
Van Dyke?"
mo"
ADMITS KNOWING PIN
So up bobbed heavy-set gentle
man, with eyeglasses, and Peggy
said yes, she did know him.
Did you ever go to Virginia
or New Jersey with him?"
mo"
did he come to your house
almost every day?"
NO"
do you remember being wOoed
by Van Dyke in an APARTMENT
in Astoria?"
mo"
Ever take money from him?"
Never, never"
Did he visit your APARTMENT
anywhere?"
Bernard H. Sandlerl Peggy's
counsel, interrupted with:
why not ask her if she is a :
prostitute, and be done with it."
WARNED BY COU RT
Justice Cotillo warned Halperin,
streSSing that "even when "a woman
Continued on Page 2, COL. 81
The Washington times., 1937-02-19

track at Rottingbrun, now used as
a glider field.
The Duke of Kent telephoned
his brother that he and the
Duchess would visit the eX-King
this weekend, when they fly to
Munich from London.
LONDON, Feb. 10 QN.S).
Former King Edwards personal
pilot, Wing Commander H. M.
Fielden, today left Hendon Airport
for Enzesfeld, Austria, in Edwards
plane.
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
BATTLE IS ON
ATALEXANDR|A

The war over John L. Lewis.
militant labor leader and head of
the C. I. o., that started in Alex.
andria this week isn't over yet.
In fact, it looks as though it is
just starting.
The war started when Mrs.
Fleming Holland made a state
ment at a tea party in her historic
home that, if the home of the la
Dor leader was to be opened for
the tour sponsored by the Rec
tors Aid Society of st. Paul'5
Episcopal Church. then the doors
of the equally historic Holland
home would be definitely closed.
Mrs. Holland made the remark
to friends, but the word got ollt.
1t wasn't personal thing Mrs.
Holland made plain-She doesn't
know the Lewises-but is based on
the sit-down strike tactics of the
C. I. o.
And now others in Alexar dria
may follow in her footsteps, she
revealed today Several persons
have called her on the telephone.
she said, to compliment her on
her stand, and indicated that they
too will not open their homes if
the Lewis home is placed on the
tour list.
Mrs. Holland said today:
Il came to Alexandria two
years ago because l wanted a
peaceful place to live. And now
/ am perplexed at all this furOrs
aroused by a statement that
made in my own home about my
own home. l just can't under.
stand it,"
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
Clerks Union Stages
Friendly Riot, So
The Police Keep Out

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 G.N.S).
The grand ballroom of the Man
haitian Opera House was a scene
of a riot early today as 1000
members of the Retail Clerks In
ternational Protective Association
battled over the election Of a Sec
retary-treasurer.
Police were summoned, but did
not intervene, as those engaged
in the free-for-all said it was "only
among friends" black eyes, cuts
ard bruises to the contrary not
wlthstandlng.
The Washington times., 1937-02-19

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 GNSD.
Dave Rubinoff, the radio violinist,
dragged in another man - the
fourth so farm an effort to
prove today his charge that Peggy
Garcia was not an innocent girl
when he met her.
Peggy is suing Rubinoff for
$500,000, alleging he Seduced her
on promises of marriage and then
Tilted her.
The trial was resumed before
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
Cuts Third Set Of eeth

PEABODY, Mass. F. b. 10
G.N.SO.-Mrs. Annie E. Wilbur,
"a, today was cutting" her third
set of teeth. Four full -fledged
molarS have broken through her
gums. Only half a dozeln n such
events have occurred in 20 years,
dental experts said.
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
By THOMAS A. LOAYZA

MADRID, Feb. 19 G.N.SD-A
bloody five-hour battle occurred
today at La MaranoSa, on the
Madrid front, developing into one
of the fiercest aerial engagements
of the civil war as 18 inSurgent
and loyaliSt planes were shot down.
The insurgents lost six pursuit
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col. A.
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
BATTLE
OVER MADRID

LONDON, Feb. 10 H.N.SD.
Three hundred prominent citi-
zenS of MOtril, on the southern
Spanish seacOaSt, were aSSasSi-
mated by red terrOrists" before
the town was occupied this week
by the insurgents, and nearly
all the churches and public build
ings were razed, said the Daily
Mail today in a Granada dis
patch.
The Washington times., 1937-02-19
WEATHER FORECAST

Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow, fol
lowed by rain tomorrow night; slightly warrder
tonight, minimum temperature about 80;
gentle, variable winds becoming moderate
south tomorrow; highest temperature last "a
hours, 40; lowest, "a.
(Weather Details on Page 23)
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-15
Second Performance of School
Play Meets With Success

The high standard of acting and
producing set by the junior COL
lege play Hay Fever Noel Cow
ard success. given last weekend.
will be a goal that future students
viii find hard to equal. An out
standing performance was given
by Virginia Williams. who played
the part of Judith Bliss, the over
dramatic ex-actress. to such per-
fection that the Saturday night
audience broke into spontaneous
applause several times.
The temperamental daughter of
Judith. Sorel, was played well by
both Jacqueline LaVine and Lii
Ian Mills. Kenny Kenyon inter-
preted excellently the part of the
blase son. Simon Bliss: and Fred
Carr did well as the emphatic ia
ther. David Bliss. Howard Walters
made his small part of Sandy Ty-
rell one of Judith's admirers,
stand out excellently. as did Per-
Gle Thacker in the role of the
non-committal diplomat. Ora Casey
also deserves mention for the good
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-15
Upholstering Studied
By Rose-Mesquite


Upholstery was the project for
the recent meeting of Rose-Mes-
quite farm home department at
the home of Mrs E. c. Latham
One chair was completely reno
waited, another re-upholstered, and
two cushions were remade.
The women made plans for the
home department program to be
given at the farm bureau meet
ing On March 4.
Committee chairman report ed
their plans and the members an
Swered to roll call with brief talks
on prominent women of the world.
Those present were: Mesdames
Charles Sproule, William Wendell,
Susie Hevener, Murray Musanto
l.. B. Clements, A. H. Hevener, r.
L. Bowler, C. w Ficks, A. o. Dol
son, E. R. Bowler, H. M. Christen-
sen, E. D. Pyeatt, c. Morris, w. c.
Bowman, o. G. Carleton, w. I.
Fifield, H. w. Parker, J. Murphy,
S. Donaldson, E. C. Latham, L.
Hopewell.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-15
sss'fs e;ss ooOf Interest to Women sssss sehsas
Society
Clubs
Social Calendar
MONDAY

mOENDA1
Insurance Girls club, I. California
hotel.
Preaching mission. 1880. Wilson
school.
Gibson recital. 1880, Imperial.
FL Centre lodge No. 3S4, F. and
AM, 1880, Masonic temple.
Junior chamber of commerce,
$3.50, CALIFORNIA hotel.
Troop ], B.S.A., Scout hut.
Troop 25. B.S.A, McCabe.
TUESDAY
Arts and Crafts, 10, 10000 club.
c. E. Luncheon. 1880, Christian
church.
c. E. conference. 5, Brawley.
Lions club. Barbara Worth.
Preaching mission, 1880. Christian
church.
Preaching mission, 7:30, Wilson
school.
Gibson recital, 1880, Imperial.
Grapefruit growers, 1880, court
house.
I.O.O.F. No. 391, s, $50 Main.
1. v. Commandery No. 81, s. Ma
sonic temple.
Singing Mothers. Z. Wilson.
Troop 6. B.S.A.. Scout hut.
Troop 22, B.S.A, Washington
school.
Scout leaders, 1870, Wilson.
Lip reading class, Z. high school.
Bache lors. 7:30.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. $. of j.,
8. Masonic temple.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-15
Churches
Schools
Union Daughters
Honor Lincoln's S
Birthday

Lincoln's birthday formed the
theme for the program enjoyed re-
Gently by Anna Maria Ross tent,
Daughters of Union Veterans of the
Civil War, held in the Veterans
hail.
Since the meeting took place not
only on Lincoln's birthday but on
the world day of prayer, the pro-
gram opened with devotional serv-
ices led by Marian Junkins, which
ended with George Washington's
prayer for the nation.
During the refreshment hour the
Lincoln program was presented,
Mrs. McDaniels being in charge.
The following members participated
with accounts of Lincoln's life and
his contributions to the nation and
with quotations from his writings:
Myrtle McDaniels, Olive Cannon,
Marion Junkins, Elizabeth Mealey,
Mrs. Patterson, Ada Gallaher, Eff
file Boone, Angie Mulvey, Dorothy
Mealey, Elsie Turner.
The program closed with an ac-
count by Margaret Huson of her
trip to Gettysburg last summer and
of her trip to Lincoln's tomb, to
his home and to other historic spots.
Mrs. Huson's grandfather was a
guard on duty after Lincoln's assas-
sination Among the historic relics
owned by various D.U.V. members
is the purple ribbon belonging to
Mrs. Junkins which was worn as
mourning for Lincoln.
The organization is planning a
cherry pie sale to be held in Ell
Centro Saturday, Feb. 20.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-15

characterization of the self-con-
scious vampire. The two other
parts-Rits O'Conner as Clara, the
maid, and Lita O'Conner as the
fapper, Jackie Coryton, aso added
interest to the play.
Credit Due Directors
Directors Joe Burcham. and his
assistants. Jacqueine Lavine and
Phil Van SlycK, deserve mention
for the hard work they spent on
the play.
The production staff of the play.
in addition to the entire Jaycee
student body worked hard to make
the play a success.
The business staff was as fol-
lows: Jacqueline LaVine, produc-
ton manager and programs; Jackie
York, stage designer; Bill Moody,
tickets; Preston Goar, publicity;
David Roberts. stage manager;
Cal Moody and John Mouser, stage
crew; Jack Morgan, properties;
Marge Hovey, advertising; an d
Howard Hatch, printing.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-15
Dates ChoseI, for
Rural Schools
Festivals

Rural school children OF the
county are to be presented in a
series OF group music festivals
during the months of March and
April when from 250-500 young
sters will appear in programs di-
rected by Miss Marjorie McFar-
lane. county music supervisor.
Dates for these festivals have
been announced as follows: for
the schools in the Holtville dis
trict, March 19 in Holtville; for
those in the river district, April
2 in Bard; for those in the north
end region. April 8, Brawley and
for those in the central and south
ern section. April 16 in Ell Centro.
These programs will be open to
the public and will feature a var
iety of numbers, solos, choruSeS,
instrumental selections and folk
dancing.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-15
Christian Endeauor
Leader to Meet
Valley Groups

Imperial Valley Christian En-
deayor groups are making prepara-
tions for the visit Tuesday of How
ard Brown, general secretary of the
California Christian Endeavor
Union.
Pastors of the county interested
in Christian Endeavor work are to
meet at the State Street Christian
church in El Centre Tuesday at
1890 for luncheon and a conference.
Officers of Christian Endeavor So
cieties will meet in Brawley that
afternoon at 5 o'clock in the Pres
byterian church to discuss their in
dividual problems. A pot luck din
ner is scheduled to follow the con-
ference and will be held in the
church basement.
Leders and members are antic-
ipating the visit of Mr.. Brown as
he has had wide range of expert
ence in Christian Endeavor work.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-15
Twice Told Tales Section in
Charge Of Club Program

Miss Neya Dowd will play as a
piano solo Rachmaninoff's Prelude
in c Sharp Minor.
Committees who will assist with
the program are: hostesses, Mrs.
Forrest E. Kutz, Mrs. N. A. Contos,
Mrs. w. w. Apple, Mrs. j. S. Larew;
tea, Mrs. E. j. Mack, Mrs. John
T. Rice; decorations, Mrs. p. A.
Murray, Mrs. w. H. Tyler jr., Mrs.
III. G. Diller Mrs. Rodney Jenkins;
tea table, Mrs. p. N. Van Slyck.
The club business meeting will
begin at 2:30 pm. and will be de-
voted largely to the proposed revi-
sions to the bylaws, read at the
last meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-15

One of the most anticipated pro-
grams of the Ten Thousand club
each year is that given by the Twice
Told Tales section. This program
is to take place on Thursday of this
week when the section will present
Mrs. r. j. Clevenger.
AT the end of each year the Sec
ton selects a member whose work
has been outstanding and Mrs. Clev-
enger was chosen as the groups
representative for this year.
In addition to Mrs. Clevenger's
program, which has not been an
nounced, the section will arrange
for decorations and will serve tea
to club members after the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-15
Club Enjoys Supper
And Bridge Game

Sunday supper and game Of
contract were enjoyed by the men,
bers of their bridge club when
they met this weekend at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Bramkamp. COL Wensley avenue.
High score prizes went to Mrs.
Mason and Mr.. Covington, those
present being; Mr.. and Mrs. E.
B. Covington of Calexico. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Mason, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Haas, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Forshey. Mr.. and Mrs. James H.
Marshall, and the hosts.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-15

measles is during the time the
child has symptoms of an acute
cold. This is several days before
the rash appears and the disease
is recognized.
Even if the complaint proves
to be nothing more than co.1-
mon cold the child should be in
bed, as complete rest and quiet
are important factors in his even
tual recovery. Very few colds
would develop into serious illness
if the proper care was given in
the first few days.
Isolation and an early diagno-
sis by your family physician mean
less suffering for your child and
will prevent the spread of disease
to Others"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-15
Jasper Community
Has Valentine
Celebration

A real community Valentine party
was sponsored this weekend by
the Jasper home department for
farm center members, their FAM
lilies and friends. The party took
place in the Jasper school which
was decorated appropriately for the
occasion.
Community singing, marches,
games of all sorts, Valentine box,
and refreshments of Valentine cook
les, candies, coffee and chocolate
were enjoyed by the rs who at
tended, including many young peo-
pie as we'll as the center members.
Mrs. A. J. Magin was in charge
of the recreation program and Mrs.
Vernon Rood acted as accompanist.