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Evening star., 1938-08-15
KEMP'S EX.WIFE WE'D

HOUSTON, Tex, Aug IS P.-
Betsy Slaughter Kemp, daughter Of
Mrs. Willis Slaughter of Houston, and
James T. Swanson, jr., nephew OF
Secretary of the Navy Swanson, were
married last week, her mother an
nounced last night.
The marriage followed the former
Dallas girls divorce from Hal Kemp,
orchestra leader. Kemp said he re-
tanned custody of two children, a boy
and girl, who live in West
chester. N. Y,
Evening star., 1938-08-15
Nine-Foot Turtle Seen.

While sailing off the coast of New
South Wales. Capt A. r. Bell of the
steamer Bombo saw near Sydney what
looked like the bottom of a capsized
boat in the water. The object came
to life, head popped up and hefty
flapper churned the water. 1t was a
turtle. 9 feet across. the largest ever
seen by Bell in his 30 years at sea.
Evening star., 1938-08-15
Two-Vote Candidate Wins.

FAYETTE, Mo. (Py.-Lewis Thomp-
son, who received only two votes in
recent election, is justice of the
peace in Burton County-by a proc
ess of elimination. Two justices were
to be named. Joe Mason, with 1873
votes, got one place and the other
went to Thompson Two other can
didates got one vote each.
Evening star., 1938-08-15

Rumania has greatly increased its
charges for admitting foreign films.
Evening star., 1938-08-15
CHURCH 80 YEARS OLD

AnI' Sdl incl NJ. r. Cnufch Birthday
Rites at Sunshine, Md.
SUNSHINE, Md. Aug. l5.-The
Soth anniversary of Mount Carmel
Methodist Episcopal Church was cele-
brated with all-day rites here yester-
day.
The Rev. c. E. Dryden of Buckeys-
town, Md, pastor of the church from
1903 to 1912; the Rev. D. K. Sturgis
present pastor. and the Rev. John w
Townsend of Snow Hill, Md, native
of this vicinity. preached in the>morn-
ing, afternoon and evening, respec-
lively. A huge birthday cake with 81
Aandles was served. ,
Evening star., 1938-08-15
GETS c. C.. C. POST
Flynt Named Special Aide ia
Education Director,

Education Director.
2! the Associated Press.
Ralph c. M. Flynt, former Georgia
and Virginia high school teacher, re-
ceived an appointment today as spe-
cial assistant to the director of c. C. c.
camp education.
Mr.. Flynt has been connected with
the c. c. c. educational program since
March, 1884. He served as camp edu-
cational adviser until July, 1895. when
he was appointed district educa tional
adviser and assigned to district head
quarters at Fort Benning, Ga.
He attended Mercer University and
later the University Of Virginia and
Princeton University. He has pub
lished several monographs and ar
ticles on education and American his
tory.
Evening star., 1938-08-15
ST0WAWAY, 13, BACK
Mother Meets Boat and Will Take
Him to Court.

NEW YORK. Aug. IS Rl.-Thir-
teen-year-old Robert Slap returned
today from his fourth voyage as a
stowaWay.
His mother. Mrs. Yvonne Stap. and
two detectives met the Grace liner
Santa Elena, in which he took a
l6-day trip to Caribbean ports. and
prepared to take him to Children's
Court.
Bobby had been on probation be-
cause Of his third iaunt to sea and
broke his parole by hiding in the
Santa Elena.
His total nautical mileage as q
stowaway is 10000.
Evening star., 1938-08-15
PARACHUTIST KILLED
Frenchman Falls $500 Feet as
Ripcord Fails to Work.
-CopWight, A. P. WirephotO

LONS-LE-SAUNIER. France, Aug.
Is P).-James Williams. Frenchman
billed as the worlds champion para
chutist. was killed in 3,200-foot fall
yesterday when his parachute failed
10 open over the Ions Airport.
A crowd of 5000 spectators saw
Williams leap from plane over the
foothills OF the Jura Mountains, but
thrills turned to screams of horror
when his parachute failed to open as
scheduled at ! 900 feet.
Investigation showed his rip-cord
had failed to work.
Rumania has greatly increased its
ch rooc fcr n ~, IN ,rp frroioy, fling
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
MAYOR POWELL HAS
ROUTINE CHARGES

Mayor Henry T. POWELL heard more
or less routine cases in city court to-
day.
Link Durham, Negro, was fined 81
and costs for being drunk
Plummer Johnson, Negro, guilty Of
being drunk, was fined 81 and costs.
Johnnie Baker drew a fine of 81
and costs for being drunk.
Entering plea of guilty to being
drunk, James Kursey, Negro, was
fined 81 and costs of court.
Harvey Wilson, James Satterwhite
and Vernette Mccall, all Negroes.
were charged with engaging in i'm
moral conduct. Satterwhite was found
not guilty, but Wilson and the wo-
man were given 80 days, commitment
not to issue upon payment of the costs
and not be convicted of violating any
laws for the next two years.
Gladys Bates, Negro, was given 80
days for assault, and in another war
rant, Gladys Bates, Negro, was con-
victed of being drunk and resisting
an officer, and was given 90 days, the
sentence to run concurrently with one
imposed at the same session.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
CLINIC NEXT WEEK
FOR TUBERCULOSIS
Those IS and Over In Con-
tact With Disease Urged
To Be Examined

An adult tuberculosis clinic will be
held for Vance county during the
week starting Monday, May 80, DR.. A.
D. Gregg, Vance county health Of
ficer, announced today. It is the Sec
ond tuberculosis clinic of the year, the
first having been in the schools in the
winter.
Or. J. S. Denholm, of the State
Sanatoriun, will be in charge, as he
has been the past two similar clinics
held here. microscope examination of
the chest will be given free to those
making appointments with the health
department.
1--WE urge all those Is years old or
above, who have lived in contact with
tuberculosis, or who have been dag
nosed as having had tuberculosis, also
suspicious of having tuberculosis, to
please take advantage Of this clinic
for a check-up," DR.. Gregg declared
today.
DIR. Gregg urged those desiring the
examinations to arrange their ap-
pointments this week. A number have
asked for appointments since the
clinic first was announced several
days ago, it was stated.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
TWOF|NE SERMONS
TO THE CHRISTIANS
Rev. j. L. Neese Brings
Timely Messages In Re-
vival Meeting Series

A capacity crowd heard Rev. J. T..
Neese, at the First Congregational
Christian church, Sunday night rs he
spoke from the subject Seeking The
Lord" He opened his message with
the question who should seek the
Lord?' In answering MS question he
said, EVERY individual in life who is
not an out and out follower of Jesus
Christ should, this day, seek Him"
at the close of the message many
hands were lifted asking an interest
in the prayers of the Christian peo-
Die.
At the morning service Mr. Neese
used as his subject, "The Early
Church" He said, "The early church
was composed of people who were of
one accord. 1t was praying church
many days in the upper room signified
that fact. The early church was a
liberal church: they gave themselves
SIS well as their means The early
church was a witnessing church: they
witnessed in Jerusalem, Judea, Sa-
maria, and unto the uttermost parts
of the earth" His closing statement
was, 1.-THE early church was a spirit
filled church" When the invitation
was given, many church members
came to an altar of prayer to redi-
cate their lives to Christ
The service this evening will begin
at 7:45 p m. and the public is invited
to attend. There will be morning SER
vices both Tuesday and Wednesday,
at $50 o'clock.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
ABC OFFICERS GET
THREE VIOLATORS

ABC Officers j. q. Champion and
L.. A. Jackson arrested two men and
a woman on whisky charges over the
weekend, and are holding an auto
mobile said to be the property of
Wesley Hughes
About o'clock Saturday night,
Champion said he and Jackson took
Irving King into custody when he was
found driving Wesley Hughes auto
mobile, carrying three gallons of il
licit whisky. King was placed under
$500 bond pending preliminary hear
ing before U. S. Commissioner j. B
Hicks, and the automobile is being
held for Federal authorities.
Frank Turner and Gertrude Turner
Negroes, are being held for the county
court to answer charges of possessing
non-tax paid whisky for the purpose
of SALE They were taken into custody
Saturday night about 10 o'clock on
John street.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
REGISTRATION FOR
COUNTY IS HEAVY
Reports Indicated Some
Hundreds of Names
Added to the Rolls

Registration for the June 4 Demo
cratic primary in this county appar-
emily was unusually heavy, according
to information available today. And
this was taken to mean that heavy
vote could be expected on the day OF
election nearly two weeks hence.
One city precinct reported approx
mately 200 new names added. One OF
the smallest rural precincts reported
Some 25 names added. 1t was believed
that the total would run to probably
800 or 1000 in ALL
New names included transfers from
other precincts by persons who had
moved since the last county registra-
ton, and also those who have not
therefore, voted.
Registration cooks were opened on
Saturday, May 7, and remained open
continuously through Saturday, May
q. On next Saturday, May %, the re-
gistrars will be at the polling places
with their books for inspections or
challenges by any who may wish to
make examinations. AS a rule, there
IS very little of that in the county.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
MRS. BURR|S DIES
OF LONG ILLNESS
Body Taken to Stanly Coun-
ty for Funeral and Bu-
rial on Monday

Mrs. Mamie Lou Burris, of VIII
liamsboro township, wife of Thomas
Gordon Burris, died at the Scott Par
ker Sanatorium here Sunday evening;
at o'clock after an illness of Is
months. She had been at the hospital
three and n half months, and her con
dition had been serious the past ten
days. She was 81 years of age.
Mrs. Burris was a native of Stanly
county, where she was born January
10, 1901. She had lived in this county
the past nine years.
Surviving, in addition to the hus
band, are four children, Roger, II;
Herley, Is; Eunice, Is, and Mabel, IL;
also one brother. Roy Boone, Of High
Point Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Will
liam Boone, both of Stanly county.
have been dead many years.
The body was taken today to Cot
tonville, in Stanly county, for funeral
services in the Baptist church there,
with interment to follow in the town
cemetery The services this afternoon
were announced for o'clock.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
JUNIORS TO MEET
HERE ON TUESDAY
Lieut.. Gov. w. P. Horton to
Address Banquet Session
at First NJ. p.

The Raymond B. Crabtree council
of the Junior Order will be hosts to
the goth district meeting Of the order
Tuesday, the business meeting 20. be
held in the orders hall at 2:30 o'clock,
with J. L. White, of Oxford, district
deputy, presiding.
A banquet session will be held dur
ing the evening in the basement of
the First Methodist Protestant church
with Lieut.. Gov. w. P. Horton as
guest speaker.
Members of the local council are
expected to attend the afternoon ses,
sion, and also the banquet. E. NJ
Powell and N. D. Holloway are in
charge of the sale of tickets.
Councillor S. N. Powell is seeking a
full attendance of the membership.
The program for the session is in
charge of c. L. Finch and S. N.
Powell, and IA councils in the district
have been asked to send representa-
lives.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
BAPTIST REVIVAL
COMES TO AN END
Some Half Hundred Addi-
tons to Membership Dur
ing Week Reported

revival meeting in progress for a
week came to a close at the First
Baptist church Sunday night, with
the net result to the church, numeri-
cally of about half a hundred mem
ioers added to the church rolls.
DR.. J. H. Huff, pastor of the First
Baptist church of Chattanooga, Tenn,
did the preaching, beginning with
two sermons on May Is, and ending
with the two on Sunday. The singing
was directed during the revival by E.
E. Rutledge, musical director of the
First Baptist church in Charlotte.
The revival has been marked by
unusually large crowds, and on sew
eral occasions it has been necessary
to open the Sunday school annex in
addition to the seating capacity of the
main auditorium floor and the bal
cony.
DR.. Huff's final sermon Sunday
night had to do with the resurrection
of Jesus and the essential part ii
plays in the doctrine of Christianity.
l'ness Chris: did rise from the dead,
all preaching and all faith in him is
false, said the preacher.
Beth on the first Sunday night and
on the Gle ing night, sonie of the
other CT: ,chee of the city called in
their services for the revival of the
Baptists.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
|. B. HARRISON, OF
WILLIAMSON, DIES
Brother of r. G.. Harrison,
This, City, Ill for Only
Short Time

Williamson, May 23-Lovet Biggs
Harrison pioneer in the business life
of this section and one of eastern
North Cardinals most prominent cit
liens, died at his home on Haughtor
street here Friday morning at 1920
o'clock following an illness of only
four days duration. The end came
peaceably with members of his fam
lily at the bedside
Mr.. Harrison was stricken with a
stroke of paralysis last Monday night
shortly after 9 o'clock, and his con-
dition was considered critical by at
tending physicians. Members of the
family were summoned to his bedside
where they watched a patient put up
gallant fight for life until shortly
after one o'clock this morning when
he lapsed into Inconsistencies and
all hope for his recovery was aband-
oned
He was born in Bear Grass Town
ship, near Williamson, on May 30,
1876. He spent his early life there
and attended the free schools in his
community and later, after several
years ais a clerk in the employ of the
firm of Peel and Watts, he studied at
the burlington school in Smithfield.
Completing his courses there, he re-
turned and clerked until 1908 when
he formed a partnership and entered
the mercantile business with his
brother, the late Thaddeus F. Har-
rison. The untiring work of the two
young men, the strong friendship for
their fellowmen formed the founda-
ton of a business that was destined
to become one of the largest and most
successful in the county.
In addition to the mercantile bus
mess, Mr.. Harrison conducted extern
sive farming interests to which he
gave long hours of study and work.
Besides his wife, he leaves two chill
dren, William H. Harrison, of Viii
liamston, and Miss Evelyn Harrison,
librarian in Duke University. He is
also survived by five brothers: Robert
G.. Harrison, of Henderson; James
E. Harrison, of Williamson; Don B.
Harrison, Of Palmyra; George H. and
Charles Augustus Harrison, of Will
| liamston, and one sister, Mrs. Della
| Green, of Williamson.
Funeral services were conducted
| Saturday afternoon at o'clock from
| the home, with interment in the fam
| lily plot in the local cemetery.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
MEMORIAL IS HAD
FOR GEO. EEGGETT
Methodist Church Filled
With Relatives and
Friends on Sunday

Memorial services honoring the late
George L. Leggett, for a number of
years manager of the Leggett De-
partment Store here, and active in
church and civic work, were held at
the First Methodist church Sunday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, and attended
ey a congregation that filled the
main auditorium and much of the
Ha'cOnv of the church.
Members of the deceased merchants
family occupied seats in the front of
the auditorium. He was unmarried,
but number of his brothers, sister
and his mother attended The service
was arranged and sponsored Jointly
by the church, in which he was n
steward, and by the Kiwanis club, of
which he was director.
Rev. r. E. Brown, pastor, of the
Church, presided. Several numbers
were given by the Southern Singers,
directed by Ray Won Weisenfluh. The
congregation joined in singing, I'm
the Cross Of Christ [ Glory followed
by prayer by F. S. Royster, chair
man Of the board Of stewards of the
church. The Southern Singers follow
ed with the hymn, "Have Thine Own
Way, Lord" Rev. Mr.. Brown then
spoke on the subject, Living for Two
Worlds" Tennysons Crossing the
Bar" was sung by the Kiwanis quar-
tette, consisting of w. B. Harrison,
r. G. Glenn, Miss Helen Kimoall and
A. p. Barnes, accompanied by Mrs
E. F. Shaw. j. B. Hicks, past presi-
dent of the Kiwanis club, paid tribute
to Mr.. Leggett as 1.-The Kiwanian."
The Southern Singers gave "The Old
Rugged Cross, and resolutions by the
church board were read by j. H
Bridgers. How Firm a Foundation"
was sung by the congregation, follow
ed by the reading of resolutions by
G. E. Greene, for the Kiwanis club.
Nov the Day Is Over" was sung by
the Southern Singers, and Rev. Mr..
Brown pronounced the benediction.
Managers of Leggett stores in this
State and Virginia attended, and most
of the store organization at Oxford
attended in a body. There were others
also from the other Leggett stores.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
REVENUE CREW IS
WORKING IN CITY
Checking on Sales Tax and
Other Sorts of Exac-
tons by State

A crew of agents Of the State De-
partmcnt of Revenue is now operat-
ing in Henderson, under direction Of
w Brooks Parham, of Henderson y
field executive Of the department. ana
ire men are calling upon all concern ;
Of all descriptions who are liable for
any tax Of any kind to the State and
yvhC are in arrears.
The group makes examinations Of
records and accounts and asks settle
merits Immediately. Particular atten-
ton is being paid to the sales tax. al
though the agents make calls for in.
haritance, income, franchise or anv
other type of levy which the State ex-
acts from citizens.
Mr. Parham said many delinouen!s
were being found, and that some con-
Germs were going to be closed up e
they did not comply with the law in
making payments. He declared the
revenue men are always glad to re-
check any records to guard against
over-pavment.
The local official said all concerns
liable for the sales tax are REQUIRED
to keep daily records of their trans
actions and also all of their invoices.
In the group now operating here
are four men under the direction oe
Mr.. Parham. He said they are calling
upon every business of every kind in
the city and in the county, even in the
crossroads sections, where accounts
are in arrears, and demands are being
made for settlement in cash imme-
diately. When adjustments have been
made, certification of that fact is
given by Mr.. Parham as head of the
party.
The group has been working in the
western and central part of the State,
and this is the first visit here. They
have seen here about two weeks, and
will remain week or two yet to COM
plete their job, Mr.. Parham explained.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
BROWN, STARTS IN
ELM. CITY REVIVAL

Rev. r. E. Brown, pastor of the
First Methodist church of Henderson,
is in Elm City for the week assist
ing the pastor of the Methodist church
there, Rev. N. c.. Yearly, in a revival
meeting. He left late Sunday after
noon for the Wilson county town to
preach his first sermon that evening.
The revival will continue through this
week and Sunday. On next Sunday,
DR.. J. H. McCracken, retired Metho-
dist minister, of Durham, will preach
morning and evening at the local
church. it was announced.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
SATURDAY NAMED
POPPY DAY HERE
Proclamation Issued by
Mayor Powell Urging Cit
liens to Cooperate

Poppy Day in Henderson was set
aside today by Mayor Henry T..
Powell, who in proclamation fixed
next Saturday, May %, as date and
called on citizens to cooperate in mall
ing it a success.
The little red flowers will be sold
under auspices of the American Lee
gion Auxiliary, and the net proceeds
will go toward aiding the disabled
veterans of the World War and their
dependents.
Following is the proclamation by
the mayor:
whereas, in the World War Of 1917
1918 the young men of Henderson
gave their service to the defense OF
the United States in an exalted spirit
of patriotism and some were called
upon to sacrifice their lives in that
service:
Whereas, many others were called
upon to sacrifice health and strength,
with resulting suffering and hard
ships to themselves and families
which continue to this day:
"Whereas, the memory of these pa
riotic sacrifices should ever be kept
fresh in the minds of patriotic cit
lzens, while fullest aid should be ex-
tended to those still within the reach
If human aid:
"And, Whereas, the wearing of the
Memorial Poppy both honors the dead
and aids the disabled and dependents.
Therefore, I, Henry T. Powell,
Mayor Of the City of Henderson do
Poppy Day in the City of Henderson,
~ urge all citizens TO observe the
day by wearing The American Legion
and American Legion Auxiliary Mem
orial Poppy"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
OCCUPATION FORUM
TO BE IN DURHAM

Miss Claudia Hunter, one of the di.
fectors of the "Occupational Forum"
neld periodically for the past year in
various parts of the State, said today
she hoped several Henderson business
mon would attend the final meeting
OF the group in Durham tomorrow
evening. The meetings that have pre-
ceded this final meeting have been
largely attended, she said and bust
ness men have shown a great interest
N The discussions.
The purpose of the discussions is to
.iy TO extend as much aid as possible
70 the rising generation in finding
Itself and obtaining employment,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
WILL TRY TERRELL
IN WARREN COURT

Ted Terrell, well known figure in
this section, charged with the fatal
shooting of Andrew Knight at Hinton
Wits service station near Norlina,
in March, 1887, will likely face trial
again in Warren County Superior
Court this week, with Judge ClawsOn
L. Williams, of Sanford, presiding,
and Solicitor E. r. Tyler will prose-
cute.
Terrell's case has been tried num-
Der of times 'sut new trial was grant
ed IN January.
The defendant was a brother-in-law
Of Knight.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23

Shown here are members of the
graduating class at Greensboro Col.
lege. Members of the class who re
celved their diplomas at the exercises
Monday morning in Odell Memorial
auditorium. This ceremony, with DR..
Lynn Harold Hough, of the Drew
Theological Seminary as speaker, will
eliminate the centennial program be-
ing observed at the college May 20
90.
Standing here in the front row. left
to right are: Misses Sarah Tyson, Me-
bane; Margaret Goodwin, ew Bern;
Eleanor Anthony, Burlington; Eleanor
Hearon,. Marshville; Mary Elizabeth
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
ROAD TERMS GIVEN
BY THE RECORDER

Recorder II. E. Clements heard two
cases in county court today.
Johnnie Webb, Negro, was guilty of
being drunk and disorderly, and was
sent to the roads for four months.
Alex Hawkins, Negro, convicted of
drunk and cursing, and the warrant
was amended to include trespassing,
was given 60 days on the roads.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23

leigh; and Elizabeth Brinkley, Green's
boro.
Left to right, on the fifth row are
Misses Harriette Weatherley, Me-
bane; Margaret Fox, Shelby; Ruth
Smith, Durham; Anne Jones, Ashe-
vile; Alice Scott, Lexington; Mary
G. Hutchinson, Richards; and Doro.
thy Lane, Greensboro
On the sixth row are Misses Eliza
beth Atkinson, Charlotte, Dorothy
Ferguson, Richmond; Kitty Rohrer,
Washington; Margaret Chapman, New
Bern; Patti Sue Hips, Charlotte; Els
telle Hayes, Greensboro; Viola Ward,
Goldsboro; Mayo Jones, Washington;
and Elizabeth Lawson, Spencer.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23

Cox, Greensboro; Catherine Hupman,
Mebane; Anne Bennett, Greensboro:
June Wrenn, Siler City; Miriam Vail
P:f1eville; Miriam Russell Hamlet
Hester Tulburt, North Wilkesboro;
Offa Lou Harris, Littleton; Mary
Herring, Greensboro; and Ellen Ford,
Shelby.
One the second row, left to right,
are Misses Winifred Gray Lumber.
ton; Margaret Faw, North Wilkes
boro; Eva Allen Mann, Swan Quar-
ter; Cleo Fox, Roxboro; Beulan Brad
ley Ze5ulor' Martha Moores Glen
Alpine; Jessie Hurst, franklin: Bea-
trice Stafford, Greer5oro; and Huth
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-23
MEETING TONIGHT
BY CITY COUNCIL

The monthly meeting of the Hender-
son City Council is scheduled for 8
o'clock this evening in the Council
chamber of the Municipal Building.
Other than the consideration of the
suspension by Mayor Henry T. Powell
last week of Fire Chief E. T. Shep-
herd, the meeting had little business
scheduled except purely routine, so
far as could be learned in advance.