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Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
Miss Polston Is
Hostess At Bridge

Miss Carolyn Polston entertained
delightfully."- at bridge luncheon Mon
day morning at her home on Charles
street in honor of Miss Betty Knott,
bride-to-Oe. s. tA ~
The house was beautifully decorat-
ed with fall leaves and flowers. asfYf
Those playing BRIDGE were - Miss
Betty Knott, and Misses Alma Par
ham, Adele Powell. Dorothy Wester,
Sally Hight, Alice Rose, Mary Eliza
beth Poythress, Jean Arnold, of Flint,
Michigan, Mrs. w. B. Hight, Mrs.
John Church, Mrs. John Hughes, and
the hostess, Miss Polston,
Miss Alma Parham was winner of
high score prize, and Miss Jean
Arnold won low score prize. Miss
Knott was presented a piece of silver
by the hostess.
Miss Mary Sills Petty, Miss Mar
garet Gambler, Mrs. w. c. Hight, and.
Mrs. G. w. Knott joined the other
guests for the delicious. luncheon,
which was served on card tables. For
dessert, yellow ice cream in the shape
of wedding bells, with tiny silver bells
and sprigs Of lily-of-the-valley in the
top, were served. Miss Polston was
assisted by her mother in serving.
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Two Cincinnati truck drivers won
$142,8OO on the Irish sweepstakes.
ELIGIBLE for little truckin' now?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
Ambassadors Plan
Dance christmas

The Ambassador Club has already
launched plans for it's Christmas
Dance, one they expect to. climax the
entire season with its sheer brilliance
The club, less than a year old, has
made rapid strides in growth, and has
been an overwhelming success from
its inception
Dances given by the Organization
have been most enjoyable, both for
members and guests
The Christmas event, although in
IS primary stage, promises to bring
the clubs first year to. close in q
blaze of glory.
There has already been some dis
cussion among the members for Q
Dutch supper sometime during the
month of November if it meets with
the approval of majority of the
members 5.g 81 as. Z
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
EIICKSBORO NEWS
BY MISS FLORENCE WOODY

The Missionary Society of Island
Creek held it's regular monthly meet
ing with Mrs. Claudia Elliott Satur-
day afternoon, program was in
charge of Mrs. H. S. Woody. Subject:
China. Those taking part in the
program were Mrs. c.. B. Shotwell,
Mrs. Elbert Wilson, Mrs. G.. N. Knott,
Hettie and Florence Woody.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Gill Miss Jen
ME Gill and Mrs. j. E. Jones motored
to Durham on business Thursday.
Miss Alma Green was Sunday aft
ernoon guest of Mrs. M. D. Woody
Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Woody were
Sunday afternoon guests of Eugene
Gill and family of Stovall.
Mrs. W.. j.. Woody and Dorothy
Hicks spent Saturday with Mrs. Bill
Hoyle of Henderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jones and lit
tie daughter, Ann, of Flat Rock, were
the weekend guests of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Averett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Tippetts
Sunday afternoon guests were Mrs
9. L. Tucker, Miss Mildred Tucker,
Mrs. E. T.. Hicks and Mr.. and Mrs
Dorsey Hester.
H. t. Shanks, Sr., was present at
the celebration of the eighty third
birthday of Mrs. Tom Evans, given
in her honor by her daughter, Mrs.
Elbert Wilson at her home in Viii
liamsboro.
The adult mems class of Island
Creek entertained the adult ladies'
of the Sunday school at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. B.. Shotwell Thurs
day night. Everyone reported such
pleasant time together. They were
served ice cream, and all kind of
fruits.
Tr G.. B. Shotwell proved to be de-
1ightful host. He also proved to the
aides how he could raise beautiful
flowers. His decorations being large
chrysanthemums of many colors.
The teachers and officers of Island
Creek Sunday school will meet with
Mrs. M. ID. Woody Thursday night for
discussion of the lesson together.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
MARRIAGES.. PARTIES
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
CORNING AFTER FROST.

NOW ,ous r Of ice from the pond,
iem5 enjderweb of crystal spun there
-" in the night ,;no .+er
~ ance more the unmoving water
And effects fleet the skys pure arch
.,,,.b its profound blue OF late Oc-
tober light.
,rlioht transmites to brighter
Ana ,,7bnr o the pale maple leaves,
nring a,lir them from their uncertain
nO baws are stained a deeper red
ho't tnat speaks the ripened seed'
slender ferns are filaments OF
sheerest gold.
:, cricket sings; there is peaceful
NO Silence in the smoky air; !.
o.,v the chrysanthemums htt their
tawny heads.
-,.onniaI roots, preparing for sea-
son of sleep, draw close
rso yellow quilts of maple leaves
A'''' Frederick Ebright.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08

Meeting And Shower
At Jr. High P. T. A..

The Junior high P.4T. A. will have
its regular monthly meeting Wednes-
day afternoon atSsS 80 o'clock. The
membership conlnittee has been verv
active and wishes to urge every pa
rent to join and, zif possible, be pre-
sent at the meeting II
The luncheon at Junior high is now
functioning and doing splendid work
However, the pantry has a lot of
empty shelves, SO the meeting tomor-
row will also be in the form of -
shower. Anything, particularly food
which is brought by friends OF the
scnool' and can be used in this pro-
ject, will be greatly appreciated
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08


of November, nineteen hundred and
thirty eight, Roanoke, Virginia"
"At Home, Twin Castles Apart
ments, Winston-Salem, North Caro-
lima"
The Ransons reside in High Point,
where Mr.. Ransom once was secretary
of the chamber of commerce, and
where he has since for many years
been engaged in private business in
the sale of securities. The family lived
here some years ago, at which time
Mr.. Ransom was secretary of the Hen
derson Chamber of Commerce. A
number of friends here remember
them, and were interested today in
announcement of the marriage of the
daughter.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
Glass Rehearses
For Senior Play

Dress rehearsals for "Smilin'
through" the Senior class play which
will be presented next Tuesday even
ing will be had Thursday night. The
cast and the sponsors, Mrs. Julia b.
Nanny and Miss Mary Benson, hay e
Deen working hard to make the play
a success.
The play will be given in the high
school auditorium Tuesday evening at
8 o'clock.
Characters having parts in the pro-
logue are Eddie Blake Parham and
Rosalind Brummitt, and those iii the
play proper are: MyFion johnson
George Rose, Agnes Patterson, D.ck
zones, Graham Jordan, L. w. Hob
good, Jane Thompson, and Frances
Vension. ".
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08

tract by the Columbia Broadcasting
System, which includes 90 percent of
the worlds greatest musicians. Sc
lection of artists will be made en-
tirely by a committee of local people
appointed by Rev. Mr.. Jones, at the
close. of the drive.
The association is founded on a
non-profit, non-Ioss basis. The ar
fists are not selected until the close
of the drive, after which time no fur
ther memberships will be admitted,
and no box office will be set up at.
the auditorium at the time Of the
concert, This is done for the vital
reason that the association is establish
ed on a permanent basis and intends
to continue its service to the COM
munity for many years to come. It
would hurt the drive next year by
selling memberships after the close of
the drive this season.
The executive committee and the
sponsors who are working in the
cause of good music to bring an out
standing concert series to Henderson,
are all giving their time and energy
this week and no one connected with
the organization receives anything
for his efforts. This is a community
prcject for the entertainment and
education of the citizens of FIender-
son and the surrounding territory.
Headquarters are being maintained
this week in the building next to
Farker's Drug Store, with the tele-
phone 1000. The campaign will close
saturday evening at o'clock.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08

IIISHI nOW-Wnen you need II most
Marian Martin presents a new Jump
er-frock with the "dirndl' softness
everyone adores! Thas nice boy who
takes you to the games will appreci-
ate your smart style, and you yourself
will be thrilled at the comfort and
easy making of Pattern 1895. For
classroom, office, and other occasions
demanding warmth stitch up the
jumper in bright wool. For dress-up
dates, use a novelty silk-with
plenty of long or short-sleeved blouses
for changes. The cuffs and collar NAV
have a handle ocheted edgng-if
you're ambitious! md don't miss the
graceful swirl of t skirt, or the de-
lightful doll" waist.
Pattern 1895 may be ordered only in
junior and misses sizes 10, IL, ii. is
and 49,. Size Ia, il. .mper, requires /. 1s8i
yards 36 inch fabric. 9s ~
Send fifteen cents in coins for tn is
Marian Martin pattern. Be sure to
write plainly your size. name, address
and style number.
Here are reasons why you should
send for the Marian Martin Pattern
Book today! It's styles are new and
different! All are easily made at
home! You have wide choice: 81
misses smart daytime dresses. and
16 for larger women-1O selections for
formal evenings-plus 26 younger-set
styles from kindergarten to college
age. In addition, you'll find coats,
suits, blouses and skirts also pages
of lingerie, and Christmas gifts for
everyone! Order now! Book, Fifteen
Cents. Pattern, Fifteen Cents Book
and Pattern together, Twenty-Five
Cents.
Send your order to Henderson Daily
Dispatch, Pattern Department, 232 w.
18th ST., New York, N. Y.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
TOWNSVILLE
BY MRS. j. P. GUPTON

Mr.. Graham Tarry, of Kingstree
South Carolina, is visiting his parents
Mr. and Mrs. George Tarry.
Miss Bessie Walker, a former mem
Der of the Townsville faculty, who is
now affiliated with the post office in
Asheboro, spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. e. B. Taylor.
J.P. Gupton, Jr., spent the weekend
in Durham with Lawrence Wilson.
F. T. Tucker, Jr., attended the Caro-
lina-V. p. I. football game in. Chapel
Hill Saturday.
Miss Mildred Hicks has returned to
her home in Norfolk, Va, after spend
ing the weekend with her father,
Buck Hicks.
The Senior class of Townsville high
school attended the Carolina-V. F. /.
football game Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Gupton and Children, OF
Middleburg, have returned to their
home after spending few days with
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
Lecture Club Presents
Miss Lucille B. Turner

Thursday night the Lecture club
will present the second speaker for
the fall, Mrs Lucille Barrow Turner,
who will give a program entitled
Southern Negro Types" The club
will meet in the Presbyterian as
sembly hall, at o'clock Thursday
evening.
Mrs. Turner, native of Lynchburg
Va, comes here highly recommended
and in May 1886 proved herself very
popular here when she gave per-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08

IVI
Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Gupton.,
Miss Mary Lilly Norwood is able to
be out again after being confined to
her home on account of illness.
Lawrence Wilson, Sidney Bobbitt,
and Claud Pendergrast, of Durham,
were the guests of ]. P. Gupton, Jr.,
Sunday night.
Miss Ethel Newell, of Henderson,
spent the weekend with her mother,
Mrs. E. B. Taylor.
Mrs. S. r. Adams spent Saturday
night in Henderson with her daughter
Miss Christie Adams.
S. r. Adams is undergoing treat
ment in Maria Parham hospital.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08

formance before the Sorosis club and
invited guests. The Lecture club feels
sure that she will greatly please her
audience.
She has studied the Southern Negro
extensively, working particularly i'll
rural Virginia, coastal plantations of
South Carolina, and sections of Louis
lana and Mississippi used in her con-
certs. Mrs. Turner is considered an
authority on the subject.
Tickets for men and school students
may be procured at the door.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
Former Henderson
Girl Is Married

Announcements reading as follows
have been received here:
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Eugene Ran
son, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Bryte Baker, to Mr.. Robert
Soldiers Hall, on Saturday, the fifth
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08

Mrs. L. r. Gooch and little Richard
Rest. who has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Gooch for some time, left this
morning for New York, to join Mr..
and Mrs. F. S. Best. Mrs. Gooch viii.
visit them a few days before return
ing here. ..-.-- 49,.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
Observance Made
OF Week OF Prayer

The Week of Prayer will be obser-
we'd at the Methodist church on We'd
nesday and Thursday, with services
in the ladies parlor at 3 o'clock. Fri
day the church will be open from 10
IL o'clock for silent prayer in obser-
vance of Armistice Day. All women
are urged to attend these services and
visitors are cordially invited.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
nauphterS to Meet

Vance Council No. 80, Daughters OF
America. will meet in the hall Wed
resday evening at 7:S0 o'clock, it was
announced today. All members were
mrced TO attend the session.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
Weekend Here

George Gooch returned to Virginia
roisconal School, at Lynchburg, Va.
yesterday after spending the week
'ud with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gooch
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
Here for Wedding.

Miss Mary Elizabeth Poythress and
bor guest Miss Jean Arnold, of Flint,
Michigan, both students at William
l. Mary Extension, in Richmond, ar
rived over the weekend to attend
the Hight-Knott marriage tomorrow.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
Tag Day Sponsored
By Hight. n 2. r. A.

. The Henderson high school Parent
Teacher Association will have "tag
day this Saturday, for the purpose of
raising funds for the association. Pat
rons of the school are asked to coop
crate with the finance committee in
this tag day, and to help make it a
success. 38 M
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08

The dean of Stetson college, Flor
da says co-eds have proved their SUI
periority over the men as students.
When they get behind in their studies
I suppose they make up.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
Philathea Class Meets

Tho Methodist Prtestant Philathea
~ will meet with Mrs. w. H. Girls
'l"r~ "~, tonight at 7:30 o'clock. All MEM
Sors S are urged to attend.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
CONGRATULATIONS
e. 8, ,+Aiz&R8RIz.

A Son
Mr. and Mrs. r. K. Woodlief an
nounce the birth of son, Rufus Kirk
land, Jr., this morning, Nov. 8, 1888
at Maria Parham hospital.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
Mishew Cooper Improved

Mishew Cooper Improved
Little Miss Mishew Cooper, daught-
er of Mr.. and Mrs. M. Y. Cooper, who
Is i'll at Maria Parham hospital with
pneumonia, was said today to be i'm
proved.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
Birth Announcement

Birth Announcement
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Harmon an
rounce the birth of daughter, Cath
crime Louise, on November 4, 1888, at
Maria Parham hospital.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08
Attend Dental Convention

~ T H. Hoyle spent today in Rs-
leigh attending the Fourth Dlstric'
nontal Convention.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-08

Two Cincinnati truck drivers won
$142,8OO on the Irish sweepstakes.
Eligible for a little truckin' now?
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-12-16

thoughts | had as to the proper type
of literature that should be put into
the hands Of young Americans"
Mr.. Crump's observations were
made in connection with an announce
mcnt Of plans for Boys Life Week
December to 16-designed to focus
nationwide attention upon the year
around reading program of the Boy
Scouts of America.
Each year at this time the Boy
Scouts publish list of fifty outstand
ing new books recommended for
Scouts and their friends and in addi-
ton keep in print permanent list
of books for recreational reading
which any boy may obtain by writing
the Boys Life at 2 Park Avenue, New
York, N. Y, a list of books that will
give pleasure and have value in re-
vealing character and achievement.
The Scout Movement not only pro-
notes the use of all good literature
but has created in it's Handbooks, hob
by publications and outdoor guide
books, as we'll as in Boys Life, books
that pack adventure and constructive
idealism within their covers.
Local Scout leaders will make a
special point of asking members of
civic and service clubs to provide Boys
Life subscriptions for boys who could
not otherwise afford them as part of
their many-sided effort from Decem-
ber to 16 to make the magazine
available to more Scouts and other
boys.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-12-16
NEW MARRIAGE REGULA-
TION IN EFFECT DEC.

The new law requiring a lapse OF
forty-eight hours between the appli-
cation and the issuance of a mar
riage license went into effect in Mary
land on Friday, December 9th, a
month after the general election when
the voters of the State supported the
provision in a referendum. Under the
law a fee of one dollar is to be paid
at the time application is made for the
license and a further fee of two dol
lars is required to be paid when the
license is issued.
The law is expected to have little
effect upon the number of licenses
issued in most counties, except for
Cecil where the Elkton marriage
mart" has been booming along at well
above 1900 marriages month for
some time.
Business continued almost at nor
NAL pitch at Elkton throughout No
vember when 1,843 licenses were is
sued, 500 below the record number
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-12-16
SECTION OF ROUTE 313
WILL BE WIDENED

The section of Route 313 between
Denton and the Sour Apple. Tree road
which leads into Delaware about two
miles south of Denton, will be widen
ed by convict labor, it was announced
last week. The project will start with
in a few days.
Convicts who have been working
on the 10-mile stretch of widening
between Queenstown and Stevensville
will have been detailed to the Denton
project.
The short distance to be widened is
part of the proposed boulevard from
Matapeake to Rehoboth Beach, Del,
which is a main artery of travel be-
tween Washington, Baltimore and the
seashore in summer months.
The old rounded Route 313, which
runs from north to south through
Caroline county, is the oldest hard
surface road in the county. The Sour
Apple Tree Road is a comparatively
new and modern concrete highway
leading to the Delaware resorts either
by way of Greenwood or Bridgeville.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-12-16
BOYS APPRECIATE
AND APPLAUD A
GOOD STORY

"Boys are quick to appreciate a
good story and loud in their applause"
is the judgment of Irving Crump,
managing editor of Boys Life, who as
author and editor for the Boy Scouts
magazine, has been his opinion con-
firmed as the "good reading" program
of the Boy Scouts of America has
broadened it's range and influence.
"Early in my career as writer" con-
tinues Mr.. Crump "I chose Boys Life
as the vehicle for my efforts in the
boy field because the ideals of the
magazine and of the Scout Movement
behind the magazine squared with the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-12-16

man year He participated in field
meets as we'll as playing on the class
basket ball championship teams. Dur
ing his junior year he was member
of the Student Council. He has serv-
ed efficiently as librarian and Hall
and Yard Police. He is also q mem
bcr Of the Science Club.
Kenneth is good natured, full of wit
as we'll as good sense, and is well
liked around the school.
GRADE NEWS
The Elementary Grades are giving a
play in the auditorium, Thursday even
ing, December %, at 8 o'clock. The
name of the play is "Chirstmas in
Old England" 1t is being directed by
Miss Hayward.
Mary Louise Shockley, Fifth grade
visited in Philadelphia, last week
end.
Grace Laws and Lola Marie Adkins
spent Saturday in Salisbury.
The sixth and seventh grades have
been studying about Christmas GUS
toms around the world. In their
study they have found that the Christ
mas customs of the various countries
are very similar throughout the world.
Whether it is the Creche of France,
the Presepio of Italy, of the Hungar-
ian Nativity play, they all endeavor
to tell again the story of the Christ
Child. In the same way, the giving
of presents is associated with the
Christlike spirit, whether it be on ST.
Nicholas Day, as in Holland, on De-
cember 25, as in the United States or
on Epiphany, January 6, as in Italy,
Spain and Mexico.
Two new pupils have been entered
in the Elementary grades. They are
Augustus Payne, seventh grade and
Bernard Landerson, fifth grade. Au-
gustus came from Stockton and Ber-
nard from Pocomoke.
GRADE HONOR ROLL
Fourth Grade: Virginia Northam,
Lester D. Shockley, Anna Mae Pusey,
Esther Leigh Shockley, Dicky Jones,
Curtis Shockley.
Fifth Grade: Ellen Corddry, Peggy
Adkins.
Sixth Grade: Kenneth Hudson,
Elaine Taylor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-12-16
SNOW HILL HIGH SHCOOL
BROADCAST

riet Cherrix's az birthday party Fri
day night: Margaret Holloway, AZ
Rosalie Truitt az, Barbara Brown
'42, Norma Lou Hall AZ, Betty Ann
Shockley '43, Anna P. Haubert AZ,
Anna Louise Scarborough AZ, Mar
garet Shockley az, Eleanor Jones az,
Billy Cropper AZ, Randolph Taylor
'42, Fowler Cottingham '42, Jimmy
Cooper AZ, and Sherwood Ferris '42.
We are glad Elinor Wilson '42 is
back to school after a few days of
illness.
Doris Payne 40 visited relatives
at Pocomoke, Sunday.
Ruth Browne '39 visited Norma Fow
Ter last week.
We are sorry Wilsie Carmean '39
has been absent because of a severe
case of Scarlet Fever.
We are glad to welcome Doris
Payne of Pocomoke. We wish her
luck in her activities at Snow Hill
High School.
Mrs. C. J. Beauchamp substituted
for Mrs. Phillips on Friday.
HALL AND YARD POLICE
The following pupils are now sev-
ing as Hall and Yard Police:
Hall Police: Virginia Cropper, Chief
Luther Taylor, Albert Adams, Sarah
Brown.
Yard Police: Bailey Disharoon,
Chief, Mary Godfrey, Oakley Hall.
WHO'S WHO
Kenneth Dryden Gibbons
Kenneth was born December %,
1921. He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. S. B. Gibbons and lives on the Snow
Hill-Berlin highway near Snow Hill
He attended Snow Hill Primary and
Elementary grades and is now SEN
ior at Snow Hill High School. He was
a member of the honor roll in his fresh
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-12-16
REPORT OF THE
REVENUES OF THE
E. & P. TELEPHONE

Operating revenues in October for
The Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company of Baltimore City,
serving the State of Maryland, a
mounted to $1,3O5,785 as compared
with $1,275,365 for the same month of
1887, according to the report of opera
tions just filed with the Maryland
Public Service Commission.
Operating expenses, including tax
es, amounted to $1,O36,026, which was
$33,512 more than for the same month
last year. Net income for the month
of October was $269,759, or reduc-
ton of $3,O92 under October, 1887.
Taxes for October amounted to
$19S,743 or about Is per cent of the
customer telephone bills. For 10
months of 1888, taxes amounted to
$1,SO2,717 which is $97,173 or about
6 per cent more than for the same per-
iod in 1887.
Maryland was served by 259,989
telephones on October 81, 1888, which
was an increase of 1894 over the
number in operation on October 81,
1887.
Telephone users made more than
34,566,9OO calls during the month,
which was an increase of one per cent
over those made during October Of
last year.