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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES


1793-Edward T. Taylor, noted Bos-
ton chaplain of seamen making port
there, one of the great preachers of his
time born at Richmond, Va. Died
April 5, 1871.
1821-Ciara Barton, Civil War nurse
founder organizer of the National Red
Cross in the United States, born at
Oxford, Mass. Died April II, 1912. !:
1828-Theodore Low De Winnie, noted
master-printer, born at Stamford,
Conn. Died in New York, Feb. 16, 1914
1829-Patrick S. Gilmore, noted Anne
rican bandmaster, born in Ireland.
Died in st. Louis, Sept "a; 1892.
1837-100 years ago. Eibridge T.
Gerry, New York lawyer, humanita-
rian and champion Of children, born in
New York. Died Feb. 18, 1927.
1866-Mark Requa, Santa Barbara,
Cal. mining engineer, oil expert and
Republican leader, born in Virginia
City, New. Died March 6, 1887.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24
Today is the Day
BY CLARK KINNAlRD
Copyright, 1887, for this Newspaper
by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Friday Dec. "a. The holiday which
begins today is not confined to Chris
ian countries. In Japan, where Dec.
rs is observed as the anniversary of
he death of Emperor Taisho, cards
IRE exchanged and festivities cores
]onding to Yule customs in the Occi-
lent, are current. Neptune station
lry in Right Ascension. Moon: last
quarter
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24
SUNDAY is THE DAY

st. Stephens Day, Dec. 26; Boxing
Day in England and Canada. Mer-
curry in Perihelion. It's time to look
for the comet Encke, if you have
telescope although you may be unable
Il. see this most frequent of comet Wis
itors to our sky, because of it's near
ness to the Sun.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Ferdinand A. Silcox, Chief, U. S.
Forest Service, born at Columbus, Ca,
55 years ago.
Robert L. Ripley Of Believe It Or
Not fame, born at Santa Rosa, Cal,
years ago.
Gladys Swarthout, famed mezzo So
prano, born at Deepwater, Mo-, 33
Yeas $50. =
Paul Manship of New York, noted
sculptor, born at st. Paul, Mimi, 50
years ago. ~,
David Lawrence of Washington, D.
=, journalist, born in Philadelphia, 40
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

born at Paducah, KY, IS years ago.
DR.. Felix Won Oefele of New York,
noted medical chemist, born in Ger
many, Is years ago.
Edward G. Lowry of Washington, D.
c., journalist, born at Atlanta, Ca, 81
years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24
TODAY,S HOROSCOPE

Today's disposition is too apt to be
vacillating and uncertain. Procrasti
nation may be besetting sin. There
is considerable ability and there is no
reason why the labors should not be
crowned with success if only the mind
can be kept tied down and concentrat-
ed on single subject.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

The history of the world is not sim
ply history of the struggle for life;
it is to an ever-increasing degree a
history of the struggle for the life of
the future.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

name of childrens verses would re-
fleet on his standing as serious class
room scholar. Publisher after pub
Usher pirated the verses until it was
no longer for DR.. Moore to obtain a
copyright and he never received a
royalty.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

Today's native is endowed with a
profound mind, foresight and prud-
ence. In some special way, today's
native will lshow great ability, and
fame will be the reward; not only a
reputation at home, but scattered
broadcast the world over. Financial
ly, it may moth so successful.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

shall sail over in the night and cap
ture Manila before breakfast" Dewey
replied.
And that is what he did.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

WE HAVE A NUMBER OF MONET
A 1929 to 1851 Fords in good mo
chan;cal condition. MANY of tbnu
look splendid-Tires and paint good '
See us quickly. Dodge and PlvmontS
dealers, Sales and Service. E. B.
Motor Company. 80
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24
TODAY IN HISTORY

17S4-First general conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, in Balti-
more.
1811-Arnerican recruits for war
with England offered bounty of $1,000,
three months extra pay at discharge
and some $50 acres of Land
1827-General strike in Pa.la' elphia;
out of which grew first union of Or
ganized workmen in city.
1S44-Oregon City incorporated, first
on the Pacific coast.
1866-Ku Klux Elan began in Pu-
laski, Tenn, as social club; organ
? ed by six young Confederate sol
diers.
1955-Armenian archbishop stabbed
tc death in New York City church.
1936-Cuba's Senate Gusts President
by impeachment and swears in a new
President. Pope's Christmas message
broadcast the world over but forbid
den to be heard by Germans.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Howard Hughes of Houston, Tex,
-ool manufacturer and famed aviator
born there, 33 years ago.
Harllee Branch, second assistant
postmaster-general, born at Polkton.
Y. c.. So years ago.
Ruth Chatterton, actress, born in
New York, A years ago.
Lucrezia Bori, lyric soprano, born in
Spain, 40 years ago.
DR.. Thomas r. Garth of the Univer-
sity of Denver, noted psychologist
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24
ANSWERS.

1. For the last fiscal year the total
amount was 1854, 1887
2. For passing acts making appro-
priations for the Western North Car
Dina Railroad it's president, Geo. w.
Swepson, turned over the members of
that session the sum of $241 1881
out of the proceeds of those bonds.
3. Under the laws of 1749 person
could be held in Jail as long as the
creditor paid the jailor ten shillings
per week for the support of the debtor
4. In 1871, eleven years before the
city was founded the legislature met
at the home of Joel Lane within the
bounds of the present city. The state
paid Lane fifteen thousand pounds for
the use of his "house and pasturage"
The house in which that session was
held is standing today.
s. 1t is estimated that the u. S.
Christmas Postal workers will pass
the 5000 mark this season. The normal
number of postal workers is approx
mately 5000.
6. 1t was the basis for counting
slaves. The west was made up of small
farmers who owned few slaves, while
in the east there were large slave
owners. The west did not feel that
slaves should be counted. This would
cause the east to lose her power in
the legislature. Finally the federal
tasis of counting five slaves as three
persons who worked out.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

ELECTRIC TORS BOUGHT
sold and repaired. Workmansbin
qua ~anteed. Electrical department
Oxford Orphanage, Oxford, N. c.
1-26ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

WANTED ALL OF OUR PATRONS
to have a grand Christmas and =
Happy and Prosperous New Yea,
State Theatre. o.,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

WE HAVE JUST UNLOADED sF11
eral cars of building materials ana
. buying in large quantities like thie
We can always assure you the hoa.
prices. Vance Coal & Lumber c.
24-1t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

NOW is THE TIME TO INSIJT Ann
your home, more comfort with loI-
fuel, no muss, no fuss. We do th.'
average job in one day eau us for
estimate. Tanner Roofing Co. O'
tueS-fri.tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

FOR SALE TWO BUILDING IOTc
on Spring street, one half block
from business district. Miss G r
Blacknall, 1865 Horner street sat-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
BY FRED H. MAY

1. How much does the State collect
in Beer Tax?
2. What was the amount of graft
members. of the legislature of 1863
received for one job?
3. How long could person be kept
in jail for debt in colonial North Car
DINA?
4. Was a session of legislature ever
held at Raleigh 'sefore the Capitol
was established there?
5. How many persons will it take to
handle the Christmas Mail in North
Carolina?
6. What bitter fight over basis of
population was waged between the
east and west for many years?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

PUPILS DESIRING VIOLIN LES.
sons under Iris Dickerson, will kind
ly call for schedule. Your assurance
IN. Y. School of Music Teacher Ger
Illlcate. FnOne .. A-1t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

years ago.
Gen. Evangeline Booth of London,
world Salvation Army head, born u
years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24
WANT ADS
Get Results

SPECIAL, 3 DAY OFFER. wAc1r
and grease job, $125. White WI WI
Service Station, corner Garnot+ "ay
Hamilton SITS. 0. I. Edwards, dealer l~
22-3t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

RADIOS - ELECTRIC AND RAT
terry, Service and repairs to all
makes-Parts and batteries. Electric
ranges, Ie~rigeratOrs, washers and
oil circulating heaters. Stewards
Everything Electrical, opposite
I.egg-Parhanl Co., phone $780, 1917
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

WE HAVE ONE OF THE LARGEST
and most complete stock of build
ing materials and building supplies
ever carried on our yard. Our prices
are always in line. Vance Coal &
Lumber Co. 2i-lti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24
ONCE UPON DEC. oath

"a visit from st. Nicholas" was
written 115 years ago today, because
-Irs. Charity Clarke Moore, was short
| turkey. She was preparing Christ
mas baskets for the poor of st. Pet
er's (EpiscopaD Parish, New York,
when she discovered she had one less
bird than baskets. She asked her
husband, DR.. Clement C. Moore, pro-
lessor of Oriental and Greek Litera-
ure in Columbia University, to go
o a store for another. 1t was bright
1-ocnlight night. The excited chatter
c mis- four children was in his ears.
= len he returned home he also had
passn, beginning as we all know:
Twas the night before Christmas,
when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even
mouse -"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

WE ARE DISTRIBUTORS FOR
the famous Vita-Var paints A bet
ter paint for less money. Tanner
Roofing Co. tues-fri-tt
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

THE BUSINESS WOMAN MUST BE
we'll groomed. The home maker
should be well groomed Let us help
you with our nigh type Beauty Ser
vice. Webb's Beauty Salon. Phone
524. Stevenson Theatre Building. #
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

HENDERSON BUSINESS COL
lege, New term January 3. Short
hand, Bookkeeping, Tipping, Bust
ness English and Correspondence,
Filing, Spelling, Penmanship, Rapid
Calculation, Commercial Law OPP
Grafton of various machines.
tues-fri-H
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

FOR RENT SIX ROOM HOUSE
known as Phipps place, large gar
den, orchard, out houses. Get pos
session January 1. See Mrs. W. D.
Rose, Middleburg, N. C. A-2t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

No one in the family thought to pre-
serve the verses he read that evening,
,ut guest did and next year sent
them to a newspaper in which they
we're first published, anonymously,
without DR.. Moore's permission. He
was ashamed of them and did not &C
knowledge their authorship for %
years! AS author of the first Hebrew
and Greek lexicons published in Anne
RIGA, he was fearrui the use of his
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

WILL BUY CORN AND DO CUSTOM
grinding. Also crack corn for chick
ems and crush corn, cob and shucH
for feed State Grocery COMPANY
Henderson, N. G. 4-Zon
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

NOTICE TOBACCO FARMERS. |
have for rent on shares an A NJ.
1 tobacco farm. Want family that
can tend Is to Is acres tobacco
Many conveniences. See Charles C.
Loughlin, Smoke Shop, Henderson,
N G. 23-3ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-24

All keyed ads are strictly en-
fidential. Please de not call
the office for their inen1ltv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

MT. and Mrs. Warren D. Abel of Millville avenue have been enter. taining Miss Marion Baldwin of Boston, recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

Miss Helen Mariana of Aetna street is vacationing with relatives in Belrose, L. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16
Colorful Procession Winds Through Sts.;
 Fireworks Tonight
No Borough Court Session Held TOdayPOIice Re- turn From Vacations Special Meeting of Well
 fare Board to Be Held Monday Night
N A U e Al U C K Wm. j. Baxter Correspondents Naugatuck Se4S

this morning were that weather will be fair.
 Fireworks Tonight
 Thousands of persons come here each year for that display from all partsparts of the state. Parking space will be hard to secure tonight and advantageous spots will be filled. Special plans have been made by Chief of Police John A. Adamson for the handling of trafic, and ex- tra policemen are expected to be on duty this evening.
 The exhibition usually ends with a series of bombs which rocks the valley.
 No Court Today
 No session of the borough court was held today, no arrests or acci- dents being reported to local police last night.
 End Vacations Soon
 Several members of the police force will return to their duties Monday after enjoying two-weeks' vacation. They are, Captain Vincent Skelly, Sergt. Anthony Malone, Patrolmen Timothy Reardon, Rich- ard Ostrom and George Kogut.
 Others of the force will start their vacations Monday. Some Return
 More residents who have been va cationing out of town returned to the borough yesterday and today. Quite few resumed work at the footwear plant of the U. s. Rubber company. The majority will return to their work Monday.
 Special Meeting Monday
 A special meeting of the board of welfare will be held Monday night at the welfare ofiice in town hall, Superintendent Leo Scully announ- ced today. There will be important business to be discussed. It is ex- pected quorum of members will be present.
 The meeting was originally set for last Monday but postponed because some members were on vacation. No June session was held. Supt. Scully will submit his regular report of ac-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

Monday and Tuesday, July 26 and 27.
 The meals will be served in st. Adichael's church parish house. The Church Helpers realize they have a large task ahead but all are will- ing to assist. Each member will have some specific duty. The mem bers of the general committee in charge are: Mrs. William Noble, Jr., chairman; Mrs. Arvid Anderson, Mrs. George Barwick, Mrs. Seabury Hungerford, Mrs. F. D. Nawrath, Mrs. Tracy Noble and Mrs. George Wood.
 Attend Tour
 Fourteen local members of the garden department of the Nauga- tuck Woman's club yesterday att tended the tour and tea held by the Litchfleld Garden club. They were: Miss Louise Bristol, Miss Iverna Birdsell, Mrs. Ernest Hull, Mrs. Samuel R. Bristol, Mrs. H. H. Gorton, Mrs. Edmund Hess, Mrs. William Laube, Mrs. Joseph Little, Mrs. Walter L. Lamson, Mrs. Fred erick Robinson, Mrs. Hart Perkins, Mrs. Louis Racke, Mrs, Frederick Swenston, Mrs. Louis Tomlinson.
 Attend Outing
 Twenty-two attended the annual outing of the Past Noble Grand club of Columbian Rebekah lodge, IT. O. o. F., held Wednesday after noon at Old Hundred inn, South- bury. Those present were: Mrs. J. s. Howell, Mrs. Harry Rogers, Mrs. A. H. Eagan, Mrs. Jesse Barratt, Mrs. William Stahl, Mrs. Joseph Barratt, Mrs. Margaret Williams, Mrs. Willard Selleck, Mrs. Albert Edwards, Miss Amelia Horn, Mrs. Lester Butcher, Mrs. Alfred Hus- band, Mrs. Harold Newman, Mrs. Gertrure Carey, Mrs. William Tit ley, Mrs. George Warehouse, Mrs. Peter Hall, Mrs. George Hall, Mrs, Victor Olson, Mrs. Herbert Fair bank, Mrs. Henry VogeI and Mrs. Wallace Travers.
 Picnic Held
 A picnic will be held by Nauga- tuck post, American Legion, Sun- da yafternoon at i o'clock at the home of Mrs. Ernest Weber of Lewis street. Families of legionnaires will attend, and each legion member will bring a basket lunch. A fine time Is expected.
 Funeral of Mrs. Quinlan
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann (Baxter) Quinlan, wife of Thomas Quinlan of East Haven and former local resident, was held this morn- ing at s:30 o'clock from the home of her sister, Mrs. William J. Hol- ton, 174 Cherry street to St. Francis church at 9 o'clock, where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrat- ed. Burial was in St. James ceme- tery here.
 Local Man Assigned
 News from West Point shows that Charles W. Vaughan, Jr., of this town who entered the U. s. Mili- tary academy on July 1, has been assigned to the second company new cadet class. He and his class mates will receive course of in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

Mrs. Richard P. Ostrom and daughter, Miirna Ann. have returned from Washington, D. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

Mir. and Mrs. Nordhill NaugeS have returned from their wedding trip and are residing on High street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

tivities at the meeting, it is ex- pected.
 New Truck Here
 A new one-ton truck has been pur- chased for the street department, Warden Sheridan has announced. The truck will replace two other small trucks, each of which have been in use for six years, and the cost of repairing which is high, the warden said, in pointing out it is economical to get the new truck. Funds for the new vehicle were provided in the budget, the war den added.
 Prepare for Salesmen
 Members of the general commit tee of the Church Helpers of St.. Michaels Episcopal church are pre- pairing for the task of serving luncheon for the 250 salesmen Of the United States Rubber Produc . Inc, who will visit the borough .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16
Deplore High Death
 Rate Among Infants
Proper ObstetricaI Care Would Save 75,OOO Babies
 Annually, Statisticians Claim; Training Blamed

their lives. While the maternal death rate under normal conditions Is only 2S per 10000 deliveries, the death rate among mothers Of stlil. born infants is just 2i times as large or 4Tl per 10000 deliveries. Tn eases where both stilibirth and premature birth occur together, the maternal death rate rises to the tragic tgure of 6i4 every 10000 deliveries.
 By and large" the sts ,sticiaiis observe, physicians and public health workers have neglected the newborn infant, taking for grant- cd that the causes responsible for the high mortality At this early period of life are beyond control. Yet 1t Is safe to say that ct least half of the lives of mothers and babies currently sacrificed to these L9not- tions could be saved by proper ob- stetricai care before and during la- Dor. Outstanding among these causes are syphilis. the toxernias of pregnancy, and injuries ct birth"
 After pointing out that syphilis can DC aoequeteIy tFeAVeu euu Mlab toxemias are also preventable by watchfui pernatal care, the statisti- clans declare that in "a geeaC many stillbirths, the child's life IS iestrLy. cd during labor" and add tha. here Is good authority for saylny that 60 per cent of ail stilibirths are enttfeiy due to abnormalities and d!fncuities encountered during birth.
 "For this" they declare, poor obstetrics are primarily responsible. A number of surveys here and abroad agree in finding that the knowledge and training of many Of our practitioners are inadequate for the safe practice of obstetrics.
 According to leading authorities, this situation will not be corrected until both the public and tho nied- icai profession cease to regard child birth casually aS . normal function, whereas in many eases it develops into an extremely serious condition. calling for the highest grade oi med. ical knowledge and skill"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

Naugatuck, July l5.-A parade this morning started the second day of the annual celebration held by Our Lady of Mount Carmel society here. The parade was a colorful affair with quite a number partici- pating.
 The parade was headed by girls carrying the statues of the patron saints and group Uf girls followed The Naugatuck Military band came next and were followed by conting- ent of boys.
 Next came a number of women and male members of the society and cars brought up the rear. The boys and girls, dressed in white made an attractive picture.
 The marchers traversed number of streets here before going to St Francis church where a mass was held. Following this the group re- turned via South Main street tc Cristoforo Colombo hall.
 The celebration started last night about 6 o'clock with aerial bombs marking the beginning. Later the members paraded to attend a vesper service a Sit. Francis church and at the conclusion of this a band concert was furnished on the Green by the Military band. The various numbers were well played and pleased the audience. Rain weather ceased just before the concert was due to start. George Gentle of Wa terbury directed the band.
 Bombs This Morning
 More bombs were set of early this morning to indicate the beginning of the second day of the celebra- ton. Others were scheduled for later in the day.
 Another parade and church serv- ice will be held tonight following which a band concert will be held on the Green at 8:30 o'clock.
 The climax of the celebration will be the annual fireworks display scheduled to be held at Recreation deld tonight at lo:3o. Indications
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

New York, N .Y., July i6 - Urg- ing American physicians and public health workers to spare no effort in combating the high mortality among newborn infants and their mothers. the statisticiars of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com pany assert that proper obstetrical care should cut the mortality in half. A 50 per cent reduction would mean an annual saving of 70,000 ba- bies, the statisticians say, since dur ing each year, stillborn infants to- tal about 76,000 in number while from 10000 to e0,000 babies die shortly after birth as c direct result of prenatal disorders or abnormal conditions accompanying delivery.
 Saving Possible
 Careful attention to mothers dur. ing the prenatal and natal periods would also effect a great saving of been motoring through the New England states, have returned,
 MT. and Mrs. Russell Weaving of Francis street have returned from a motor trip to Maine.
 MT. and Mrs. Nordhill Nauges have returned from their wedding trip and are residing on High street,
 Mrs. Richard P. Ostrom and daughter, Milma Ann, have returned from Washington, D. c.
 Miss Helen Mariana of Aetna street is vacationing with relative, in Belrose, L. I.
 Richard P. Kiely and Patrolman Richard Ostrorn were recent visitors In Maine.
 MT. and Mrs. Eldon Rohs of salen, street have returned from . vacation spent in WilliamSport, Pa.
 Miss Doris Donovan and Mis- Martha Andrews of Maple street were recent visitors in Salem, Mass