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The Washington times., 1937-12-25
Velvet Ball
;
Plans Made

Much enthusiasm is being
shown over the Velvet Ball
which is being held at the May
flower Thursday, January 6, at
10 O'Clock for the benefit Of the
Children'S Lunch Fund. The
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
and Mrs. Charles Edison have
taken q box and are entertain
ing several friends. Former
United States Ambassador, and
Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss will
also have friends with them in
their box that evening.
Other boxholders include the
Ambassador of the Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics and
Nine. Troyanovsky; Major o.
Nishirnura, Colonel M. Hirata,
and Major T. Honda Of the staff
of the Japanese Embassy; Mr..
and Mrs. George Garrett, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter r. Tuckerman,
Mr., and Mrs. Jesse Jones, Hor-
ace Nathaniel Luttrell, Mrs. Lu-
cille Foster McMillin, Mrs. Mar
garet Delano Gage, Mrs. A.
Geary Johnson, Mrs. Thomas
Richard Cowell, Mr.. Abram M.
Tillman and Stephen B. Glib
bonS.
Miss Patricia Hartman,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
leigh H. Hartman, will arrive
today from Marygrove College,
in Detroit. where she Is a stu
dent, to spend the holidays with
her parents.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
Cab1net SpendS Qulet
But Pleasant Christmas

with their children. The Secre-
tary will return to Washington
on Monday, probably rejoining
his family next weekend.
Ruthven-the hilltop resi-
dence of the Attorney General
and Mrs. Cummings-iS gayly
bedecked with the usual Christ
mas trimmings. Not the least
Of these decorations is an enor-
nous tree, brilliantly illumi-
mated.
The Secretary of Navy and
Mrs. Claude Swanson are re-
naming at home with Mr.. Swan
sons son, Douglas Hall. There
is no enormous tree at their
home, but a gay little bush,
decked with balls and tinseI, re-
poses on the dining room table.
FAMILY GATHERING
Quite a family has gathered
at the home Of Secretary and
Mrs. Daniel C. Roper, Sunny
side, for a traditional Christ
mas dinner-replete with tur.
key. Their son and daughter
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Fred Roper, with their two
boys, Junior and Benton, were
there, as were DR.. and Mrs.
Frank Bohn. Mrs. Bohn is the
former Grace Roper.
The hard-working Secretary
Of Labor, Nine. Perkins, is hav-
ing one of those rare reunions
with her husband, Mr.. Paul Will
son, and daughter, Suzanne, in
New York today.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25

Service bachelors. One Of the
very incest parties he ever gave
was given for Mrs. John Boet-
tiger, the then Anna Roosevelt
Dali. Major De Ware, who had
quite a long list of guests and
knew full well the space Of his
small house, kept hoping that
everybody would not arrive at
the same time, as they have a
habit of doing in this town.
He might have saved himself
the breath for wishing, for
everybody did arrive at once.
But nobody cared, and, as one
of the guests remarked, "if one
goes to a party in Washington
and can breathe freely without
knocking someone's hat off or
move about without struggling,
one hasn't had a good time and
the party is not successful"
CAPTAIN Alberto Lais, of the
~ Italian Navy, and formerly
attached to the Italian Embassy
here, is sending a nice, card Of
holiday greetings to his many
friends here, and one which
gives an excellent piece Of ad-
vice. The card is colorful and
gay, and across it stand three
italian sailors. one with his
hands across his eyes, the Sec
ond has his hands pressed
tightly against his lips, and the
third sailor has his hands
clasped over his ears. Under
meath is written the age-old
adage, "See no, speak no, hear
no evil"
7 LIEUTENANT and Mrs. Vic
- tor Smith, U. S. NJ, who are
stationed in California, use the
varied climate Of that State for
a background for their Christ
mas cards. Their card is a
personal picture, and shows the
two of them in winter sports
clothes, standing ankle-deep in
whirling snow and in front Of
those huge-trunked California
trees.
HOLE MCFARLAND, son of
" Colonel Mcfarland, sends
his "helle" for the holidays
from Governors Island, where
his family is stationed now,
and wants to be remembered to
everyone he knows in Washing
ton. Cole, who was very popu-
lar member of the younger set,
was most amusing person with
a refreshing viewpoint of any
thing and anybody, and he was
one of the towns best dancers
and most invited-out young
men.
MRS. DICK POOR, wife of
IVA Lieutenant Poor, U. S. N.
(she was the former and very
pretty, blond Peggy English,
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Mer-
ton English), IS here now with
her two cunning little boys visit
ing with her parents. Peggy is
quite thrilled over the prospects
of a two-year detail of duty in
Honolulu and is looking forward
to setting sail for there shortly.
X Il X
MRS. GEORGE RE1NBURG,
IVA wife of the late Colonel
Reinburg, whose sudden death
in China not SO long ago was a
great shock to his many, many
friends, was in town last week,
staying with Mary Kay Spinks.
Mrs. Reinbllrg. or Annabel. as we
The Washington times., 1937-12-25

OF all the chimneyS that old
Saint Nick slithered down last
night, probably the home Of the
three tow-headed youngsters of
the Secretary Of war and Mrs.
Harry H. Woodring was most
fun. No doubt there were
squeals of delight this morning
from, Marcus and Melissa at
what Santa had brought-and
Cooper Coolidge must have
showed his delight in gurgles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Hartin-
son and their young son, Shat
fe1. are spending the day with
the Woodrings, as is the Secre-
tary's niece, Miss Shirley Casey
OF Topeka. The celebration at
the Woodring household was
somewhat quieter this year
than heretofore as Mr.. Wood
rings sister, Miss Ida, is grave
ly i'll at, Walter Reed Hospital.
For the most part the Cabinet
members are spending a quiet
day at home. The Secretary Of
State and Mrs. Cordell Hull are
remaining in their apartment
at the Carlton. In lieu Of a
Christmas tree host of plants
running the gamut from poin-
settias to azalias-adorn their
place.
IN FISHKILL
The Secretary of the Treasury
and Mrs. Morgenthau are at
their farm In Fishkill, New York,
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
To Wed in Fall

Mary Jane attended Fair
mont School and spent sew
eral months travelling
through the Mediterranean
countries to further her edu-
cation. Her fiance is a grad
uate of Randolph-M Macon
Academy and is a student at
law school now. Their mar
riage will take place in the
early fall of '38.
From out Chevy Chase way
comes another interesting bit
of news. Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert E. James, whose home
is on Meadow Lane, an
nounce the engagement Of
their daughter, Helen Muriel,
to Mr.. Carlton Wilson Wahl,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Wahl, of Woodslde, Md.
Helen and Carlton are
seniors at the University of
Maryland. She is president
of the Pan Hellenic Council,
of Alpha Omicron Pi and Of
the International Relations
Club. She is also a member
of the Student Government
Association. No d al e has
been set for their marriage.
Mrs. Arthur Solvsberg, who
makes her home in this city and
Sioux City, Iowa, is announcing
not only the engagement but the
impending marriage Of her at
tractive blond daughter, Helen.
On January IS Helen will be-
come the bride of Frederick An
trim Caskey, jr., son Of MIR. and
Mrs. Frederick A. Caskey, well
known in the Capital.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25

THRISTMAS CARDS from
~ many of the Service Group,
this year, are exceptionally at
tractive. Major Curtis De Ware
sends his greetings from Fort
Leavenworth, Kansas, a jolly
face of Santa Claus, whose
beard is fashioned Of bits Of
white ostrich feathers and a
wish for a Merry Christmas.
Everyone knows and misses
Major De Ware; he knew every.
one, was a delightful host, and
gave many a nice party, in the
cunning house In Georgetown
which he shared with two other
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
Breakfast to Follow

The ceremony will take place
at high noon in the little sane
tuary of st. Adams School,
where Fred was a student, and
the ceremony will be performed
by the headmaster, the Rev. Al
bert Lucas. A wedding break.
fast will follow at the Shoreham.
Helen will dispense with atten-
dantS, and John Thomas Caskey
will act as best man for his
brother.
The bride-elect attended the
Connecticut College for Women
and George Washington Univer.
sity, having met her future hus-
band at the latter school Of
learning. She is a member Of
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority,
and Frederick belongs to Psi Up
sion.
Following tn heir honeymoon
trip they will make their home
in Atlanta, Ga.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
MiSsSOlvsbere
Will Marry
Mr.. Caskey
By Flora Macdonald
Christmas D a Y
and family reunions

and family reunions
are synonymous, and what
nicer time could one find to
make known betrothal an
nouncements!
Mr.. and Mrs. James Scott
Vance, whose home is that
attractive place at the cor
ner of Twenty-ninth and Q
Streets in Georgetown with
its curving iron grill work
stairway, quaint carriage
lamps on either side of the
doorway and gas-burning
street lamps on the posts by
the sidewalk, today are tell
ing their friends Of the en-
gagement Of their daughter,
Mary Jane, to Mr.. Gerard
Townsend Heitmuller, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Heit-
muller, of this city.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
U11uX!zzaVY-HzazimSC Co4o0
Society 4odAio
Parents Announce Engagements Today Xxx U1mHZ
By Peter Carter

Marine Barracks very festive for these Christmas ho
days with huge Christmas tree and holly trees trans
gerng
andwr S
The Washington times., 1937-12-25

sT dances plays tennis and LIS is very fond f Of sports
sweaters She adores all shades of blue and very fond
Of bracelets which jingle with dozen more tiny CAD
gets She graduated from the Katherine Gibbs School
in New York and worked very hard later in secretara
capacity but at her mothers suggestion is taking
long vacation and just enjoying herself and Washington
for awhile.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
Return From Europe

Mrs. Earl M. Pickens has
been Joined in her apartment
at the Shoreham by her daugh-
ters, Miss Helen PickenS and
Miss Winifred Pickens, who
have just returned from Eu-
rope. They passed two months
in Paris, and also visited Aus
tria, Germany, and Hungary,
returning from Havre on the
S. s. Champlain. They expect
to spend the rest Of the season
with their mother in Wash
ington.
DR.. and Mrs. william c.
Gwynn will be joined Monday
by their daughter, Mrs. Law.
renee Turnure, Sd, Of Smith
town, Long island, who will re-
main with them for several
days at their Georgetown resi-.
dence. Mr.. Turnure will join
them Tor the New Year week.
end.
4 Il
Mr.. and Mrs. James Van Al
len Shields have come from
their home in Ridgefield, Conn,
for Q few days, and are stopping
at the Shoreham while in the
Capital to visit Lieut.. Comdr.
and Mrs. August ]. Detzer.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23
SCOUT CAMPAIGN IS
TO CLOSE TONIGHT
Goal Expected To Be
Reached, as $500 Already
Is Given City

With the total in cash and pledges
amounting to $500, tbs campaign for
$500 for the work of the Boy Scout
and Girl Scout organizations of Hen
dersCn for the coming year will come
to a close tonight, and it was conf
IDENTIFY predicted by managers of the
campaign that the total would be
realized.
Of the $500 in hand, approximately
$500 is in cash. The remainder is in
pledges that will be paid shortly.
The Scout bonds, which are to go
to those contributing SIS or more are
being framed and delivered. 1t is ex-
pected that this will be completed in
a week
Additional bond purchasers an
nounced today were as follows: Caro-
lima Service Station, Alex S. Watkins,
Vance Storage Company, Motor Sales
Company, Henderson Furniture Com
pany, G. P. Dickson, Vance Coal &
Lumber Company S. w. Oakley, Cor
bitt Motor Truck Company.
Other contributors announced to-
day were as follows: Wester's Gro
Gerry, Evans Bakery, T. c. Taylor,
Frank Joyner, j. A. Burnett.
1t was stated that final report
on the campaign would be prepared
and published later in the week.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23
ASSOCIATED PRESS AND CENTRAL PRESS
FORMAL ENTRIES
BY TWO CANDIDATES
Watkins and Powell Launch
Campaign for Mayor of
Henderson

Following a formal announcement
by Mayor Irvine B. Watkins Monday
that he would be a candidate to sue
coed himself, Henry T. Powell enter
ed the field today.
Indications were that the mayOralty
fight would he repetition of that of
two years ago, when Mr.. Powell de-
clned to be candidate for reelection
to the City Council so he could oppose
the mayor.
There were indications for a time
that a four-cornered contest was in
prospect, but one of the men most
talked formally stated he would not
be a candidate, and the other never
had said he would and discouraged
gossip that he would get into the
fight
One alderman from each of the
four city wards will be chosen at the
forthcoming election, in addition to
the mayor. All will be for twO-year
terms No announcements for alder
manic posts have been made in any
of the four wards.
In addition to those whose terms
expire, one other from each of the
wards will hold over for one more
year.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23
800 Trees
Planted In
City Drive
Garden Club Spon-
sore d Campaign
and City Street De-
Dartment Assists

In the first planting under the aus
pices of the Henderson Garden Club,
more than 300 trees were planted here
today in the program Cor beautifica-
ton of the city, it was announced by
Mrs. S. P. Cooper, president OF the
club. The work was done under the
supelvision of Charles IDrenZ, mana
ger of the Lindley branch nursery at
Wise. who is an expert bOtanist and
with the cooperation of Street Super
intendent w. NJ. Coffin and the street
organization.
Four kinds of trees were planted,
NAPLES, oaks. dogwoods and crepe
mvrtles. These were placed where
the would harmonic most with trees
already planted or growing, but en-
phasis was placed on the water oak,
which was the expressed choice of the
public in polltaken last fall under
Garden Club auspices in an effort to
select an official Henderson tree.
Today's paintings were the first
since the campaign of the club in its
program of identifying the city. 1t is
expected that another planting will
be held in the fall at which time it
is hoped many more trees can be set
in addition to those being started
now.
Man property owners have coop
Grated in the present campaign, and
the success it has met with is expect
ed to be a stimulus for further eff
fort in the fall of the year.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23
FOR
COUNTY APPROVED
Commissioners Discuss Jail
But Fail To Take Any
Action

LiSt-takerS who will be in charge
of the annual listing of taxes in the
county next month were approved by
the Vance Board of County Commits
sioners at a called meeting Monday.
At the same time the board also dis
cussed additional Jail facilities but
took no definite action in that regard.
Several changes in the list-takers
were made, and one township was left
open for appointment later.
Listing starts the first of April, and
all property must be listed for as
sessment as of April. The law requires
that the work be done during the
month.
List-takers will receive seven cents
per name, and workers in the rural
townships will receive five cents per
name for all farm reports made.
List-takers as announced today
were as follows:
Henderson tOWnShip-Mrs. Alpheus
Thompson and Miss Lillian Gholson.
Kittrell-J D. Whitley
Williamsboro-J. H. Rice,
Townsville-,R. G. Burroughs
Nutbush-Henry B. White
Middleburg-Open.
Sandy Creek-Mrs. CLYDE Collins.
Da ney-L. w. Burroughs.
Watkins-A. r. Walters.
Horace NJ Robinson is supervisor
of the listing for the county as a
whole He named the list-takers, with
the approval of the county commits
sioners.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23
INSTALL OFFICERS
OF EASTERN STAR
Ceremonies Held in Mason
ic Hall With Impress
sive Rites

James B. White Chapter No. 1919,
Order of the Eastern Star, installed
their officers Monday evening in the
Masonic Temple for the ensuing year.
Mrs. Clyde d. Weldon, of .Wellon's
chapter, was installing officer. Mrs.
Bessie Duke, installing marshall, and
Mrs. Ayscue, installing chaplain.
The officers for the ensuing year
are Alice N. Fleming, worthy matron,
]. Harry Bryan worthy patron Esther
E. Eeifert, associate matron, DR..
Hodge A. Newell, associate patron,
Sallie G. Stone, secretary, Grace Y.
Bryan, treasurer, Maude L. Tucker,
conductress, Irene Y. Woodlief, chap
lain, Fannie H. Mitchell, marshall,
Eva w. Martin, organist, Josephine
Thurston, adah, Mamie P. Bagwell,
Ruth, Bertha Whitehead, Esther, Lucy
Pinnell, Martha, Winnie w. Parks,
Electa, Sarah c. Patterson, warden,
Maude Harrington, sentinel.
J. Harry Bryan presented the retir-
ing worthy matron with a jewel, the
star and gavel. Mrs. G.. NJ Gill pre-
sented Miss Woodlief a beautiful gift
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23
ALL SCHOOLS NOW
HAVE EASTER SEALS

Mrs. D. D. Hocutt, chairman of the
Easter Seal Sale for Crippled Chill
dren, announced today that all
schools in Vance county, both white
and colored, have been furnished seals
and that sales are progressing very
rapidly.
Nice prizes have been offered, the
prizes being donated and will not
come from the seal fund.
The drive is being conducted under
the auspices of the county welfare
department of which Mrs. Austin is
the head
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23
lands CHAVASSE
HAS BEST LETTER

Lands Chavasse, student in the
Henderson Business School, today
was awarded a prize by Mrs. E. G.
Evevitt, the head of the school, for
writing the best sales letter by way
of a sample in automobile promotion.
The members of the class were asked
to write the letters and they were
then submitted to the McManus, John
& Adams, Inc, in Detroit, which con-
Germ handles national advertising for
some of the leading automobile manu-
facturers. Sherwood Reekie, of the
concern, read and judged the letters
and wrote back that he considered the
one by Lands Chavasse to be the
best one, although he especially COM
mended two others. Mrs. Everitt said
all of the letters were exceptionally
we'll prepared.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23
RECORDER CLEMENTS
TRIES A DEFENDANT

Recorder R. E. Clements presided
over one case at today's session Of
county court. ,u.
George Watkins was charged with
being drunk, diSprderly and assault,
and was given six months on the
roads, commitment not to issue upon
payment of the costs and moving
away from Middleburg by Saturday,
March 27, 1887, and remaining away
or the next two years.
1936-Six Southeastern States go
through duststorm
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23

from her officers of last year. Miss
Woodlief presented Mrs. Fleming a
gift from a friend, and Mrs. Stone pre-
sented Mrs. Duke a gift, Mrs. Tucker
a gift to Mrs. Ayscue, Mrs. Bryan a
gift. to Mrs. Weldon from James B.
White chapter. Miss Woodlief pre-
sented Mr.. Bryan a gift.
Miss Gertrude Winston, of Youngs-
vile, member of this chapter, and
Edna Anderssien, of Capitol chapter,
Raleigh, were visitors.
At the close of the meeting, dainty
refreshments were served.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23
Negro School In Dabney
Township Burned Monday

The Negro graded school in Dabney
township, located ON the Henderson
Dabney highway, some five miles west
of the city, was completely destroyed
by fire around 2:3O o'clock Monday
afternoon a short time before the
hour for dismissal of classes for the
day.
The school has three teachers and
an enrolment of 2O5 pupils, all of
whom were safely marched from the
building with no injuries to any one.
The blaze originated on the roof
near the flue and spread rapidly I'M
til the entire building was consumed
by the flames.
While the loss was complete, the
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23

Vance County Board of Education
carried a small amount of insurance.
Destruction of the building neces-
STATED the close of the school for the
current year because no other facili
ties are available superintendent E.
M Rollins said today he expected to
have the building restored by the date
for the start of the fall term.
The building was a three-rOom
structure, each room being "a by 30
feet, with an additional three cloak
rooms each eight iSy ten feet.
Many desks and doors were saved
from the building, together with all
books and much other equipment, it
was explained.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See FUge Four

I. Is aluminium a conductor of cleo
tricity?
que, Iowa?
3. What does the Latin term bona
fide mean?
4. Who was Karl Gutzkow?
5. Where is the Golden Gate?
!. Name the capital of Illinois.
Z. What is a "jinx?"
8. Name the science that treats of
plants.
9. Where is Bucknell University?
10. What is the name for unskilled
labors in India and eastern Asia?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23
AUTOMOBILE FIRE
CALLS OUT FIRFMrN

: An automobile fire near West =
School last night about II 10, End
called out city firemen, who a ..ock
guished the blaze. eAten-
Considerable damage was don.
the upholstery, it was said NONe to
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23

lS05-Madison J. Cawein r.
1uckys noted nature poet, born nen-
Louisville. Died Dec. 8, 1914 'h In
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23
Facts About Henderson
During Watkins
Administration

ing so, I really take pride in the nav.
l have taken in getting the Elnw p~l5
Cemetery maintained by the City sUa
the construction of the new addit;nu
to it. i'loh
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23

In demonstrating Garrett Street, i
was necessary to repair the sidewalks
$9'OO0 was secured for this from tn,
Federal Government and $4,000 con
tributed by the City. This $4,000 lik
the other projects was taken care O
cut of the general funds of the CITY
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-23
GARRETT STREET PAVING

1 wish to enumerate briefly some of
the projects and to show just how
they were handled. The condition of
Garrett Street, or main street, was
such that it necessitated having new
street built The Government, through
the State Highway and Public Works
Commission, appropriated $121,00O to
build new street. This was an out
right grant to the City and did not
call for any outlay whatsoever. No
part of this has to be repaid by the
City.
Evening star., 1937-11-07
DOMINATION OF FEAR
WARNED BY NICHOLSON
Return of Special Privilege Aim
of New Deal Foes, Publicity
Head Saws.

Charging that the return of special
privilege" is the real aim of the OPP
position to the policies of the Roose-
velt administration, Charles Michel
son. director of publicity for the DEM
ocratic National Committee. said yes
terday that the ''reactionaries" now
are using the recent stock market re-
cession to frighten the country into
the belief that continuation of those
policies means destruction.
Writing the second of the series of
his revived column "Dispelling the
Fog" Mr.. Nicholson observed:
The mere circumstance that un-
employment is being wiped out, that
many of our leading industries have
more orders than they can fill. that
the revenue of our whole people con-
tinues to go up, has no meaning to
these critics of the administration
They are doing their utmost to re-
establish the domination of fear. with
the idea that in this way they may
blackmail the administration into re-
storing them their old-time privileges
of loot and larceny. The Liberty
Leaguers and other subsidiaries of the
Republican party have all joined the
chorus