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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-11-19
PAINTERS SMOTHER
MARY POTTER, 42-6
Heavier Henderson Eleven
Has Little Trouble In
Rolling Up Win

A heavier and more powerful Hen
derson Institute Panther team rolled
to 40 to victory over Mary Potter
School of Oxford here yesterday aft
ernoon on the Institute field before
one of the largest crowds ever to at
tend grid contest at the local
Negro school.
Yesterdays defeat was the worst
Henderson has ever administered to
an Oxford eleven.
Mary Potter could not cope with
the powerful thrusts of the Panthers.
Austin and Merchant led the Pan
theirs in the touchdown parade.
The Panthers scored two touch
downs, safety and one extra point
in the first quarter. Turner, captain,
made the first Panther touchdown.
Clyde Stevenson scored the second
touchdown Sinclair scored an extra
point on pass from Stevenson.
In the second period, Austin scored
on a reverse and Johnson added the
point from placement
Johnson scored a touchdown in the
fourth period through the line, and
Austin made another when Johnson
intercepted pass and lateralled to
him, running 60 yards for the marker.
Sloan contributed some fine blocking
on the play. Curry took pass from
Merchant for the piont.
Mary Potter's lone score came in
the second quarter, when Smith took
pass from Clark and went 40 yards
for touchdown.
Reavis, Swayze and Parker starred
for the Panthers in the line, and An
derson and Puryear were the best for
the losers.
Plans are now afoot at the local
school for an interstate contest. with
| one of the strong Norfolk, Va, teams
| The Panthers used in their line,
from left end, Curry, Swayze, Per
kins, Parker, Brame, Sinclair, and in
the backfield, Austin, Stevenson, Tur-
ner. CO., Johnson. The visitors used
Smith. Watkins, Stevens, White, Pur-
wear. Bunion in the line, and Crist,
Thorpe, Harris and Clark CO. in the
backfield. Henderson used Speed,
sloan. Merchant, Jones, Berry, Lloyd,
Stevenson, as subs, and Mary Potter
J used Davis.
/ Lennon refereed the contest, Con-
wav umpire and Parham was head
| iinesman.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-11-19

praise than the majority of members
of the first eleven. TO-
Voted the best blocker in the South
ern Conference last fall, Watson, I'M
like most backs, says he likes the te-
Gious job OF blocking and would rath-
er clear the paths for his mates than
carry the ball himself.
Last season he tied with Quarter
back Crowcll Little for high scoring
honors with 48 points and averaged
4.6 yards in rushing the ball.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-11-19
Henderson Threatens
Often but Fails to Pro-
duce ouch d o w n
Punch; Visitors Take
Charge in F urt h
Period, Backing Hen
derson to Wall

Henderson high school Bulldogs
,.ushed over a touchdown in the sec
end quarter, sending Dick Galloway
over the goal line standing up, to de-
foat Apex here yesterday afternoon
TO 0 in the seasons finale.
The Bulldogs struck at the Apex
coal line on other occasions, then in
the fourts period, had to defend their
own with every ounce of power as the
visitors thrust twice, dangerously, at
fine goal, one drive falling just inches
short of a touchdown, the other end
inc on the three yard line.
Henderson got the better of the
running for the day, but its Wanted
air attack backfired in the fourth
reriod putting the Bulldogs against
the wall when the Apex eleven inter-
cepted passes, and marched into Hen
derson scoring territory.
The Bulldogs showed their power
in the opening period, marching to the
a. where a pass, Gambler to Tucker
failed on the fourth down. Tucker
LET the ball dribble from his hands
lust short of the goal line. 1t appear
ed to be a certain touchdown
Blocked Punt Paves Way
The teams exchanged kicks, but
Henderson broke through to block d
kick on the Apex 81 when Rem
recovered. Gambler gained eight
yards as the quarter ended. An Off
side penalty put the ball on the Is.
Galloway got three and Gambler one
before Stewart circled the end for
nearly a first down on the 10. Cal
loway made it first down on the 9.
Gambler picked up five yards, fumb-
led, and Captain Harris recovered the
ball on the four. Galloway went wide
off his right tackle behind perfect
blocking to score standing up. Tarry's
placement was low.
Bulldogs Threaten
The teams exchanged kicks with
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-11-19
BAND STAGESSH
At GRID CONTEST
E|reditable Performance Is
Presented; Clown Stages
Rib Ticker

The Henderson high school band
put on grand exhibition during half
time yesterday at the Apex-Henderson
game, doing some fancy manenvers
on the field.
The team mascot, Bulldog, added
plenty of spice to the half-time events.
He was led to the field and stood be-
tween the flag-bearers, while the
band played the schools Alma Mater
Fred Faris, dressed as a clown and
advertising the Shrine Carnival, gave
the fans big laugh when the bull
dog chased him around the gridiron
at top speed. The dog was pust about
two steps behind the clown all the
way around.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-11-19
Watson Plays Great Role
In Success OF Tar Heels

Chapel Hill, Nov. 19.-Co-Captain
George Watson, another of those sixty
minute men of the gridiron, will be
making his farewell football appear
once for North Carolina when the Tar
Heels engage Virginia's much-improv-
ed Cavaliers at Charlottesville, Va,
Thanksgiving Day.
Watson, the unsung hero of the Tar
Heel backfield, has been playing a
stellar brand of ball for three years.
Ard yet he has probably received less
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-11-19

All perfectly matched The same dainty
Wellesley pattern is repeated throughout silver
plate dnnerare and glassware! The 80 pieces of din
nerware are in soft ivory body with embossed edge The
pattern is in platinum color 18piece glassware set with
pattern and borders in platinum color The siverware
IS fine plated silver on ncke super value for Mon
day and Tuesday only.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-11-19

line, hating Henderson thrusts at
the line time and time again. Ride
out, Harris, Blake and Rem turred in
line defensive performances. Gallo
way and Gambler bore the brunt of
Henderson's offense, with Chick Ste
wart turning in fine game blocking
and tackling
1t was the final game for Is of the
Bulldogs.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-11-19

1e2O-Britain, France, Spain and
Belgium put army at disposal of
Ieaoue of Nations in Lithuanian dis
mite. 1000 Japanese students in
Tokvo debate "Shall Japan fight
American"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-11-19

Touchdowns: Galloway. Subs Apex
Kimberley, Bailey, Hinton, Finch:
henderson: Galloway, Teiser, Falk-
ner, Grlssom, Hunt, Hobgood. Off
Gals Seifert an. c. State), referee.
hayes CCarolina), umpire: Lewis
(unatached), headlinesman
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-26
Many Nations Spring To
Arms; HOStiIitieS Feared
Despite Peace Proposals
OCTOBER FIRST STILL REMAINS DEADLlNE ON hi
LERS DEMAND FOR SURRENDER OF CZECHO-
SLOVAKIA AREA; SITUATION BECOMES tx
TREMELY CRITICAL THROUGHOUT EUROPE
~, N,.ncintea rrc..l

Desperate attempts to save Europe's peace were be
ing today amid the electric tension the world
has known since 1914.
Much Of Europe already has sprung to IN fear
that would be vain. that soldiers would have final
say. October next Saturday, is the dcadne set by
HtIer's final demands IN Czechoslovalsia.
Brtains Parliament va summoned for Wednesday
to hear Prime Minister Chamberlan's accounting OF h
efforts to keep peace Chamberlain begged Hitler for
moderation.
President Roosevelt addressing message also to Pres
dent Benes CzechoslovaLia in of American
pie imp lored them make peace before, rather than
after war"
Presidents message was addressed o a Germany
sistent that CzechosovAkias Sudeenand be ceded BY
Saturday; defiant, modified CzechoslovaIia
which reliably said to have rejected Hitler terms II
also given Poland and Hungary.
British and French ministers meeting n a second
conference in nine days while British warshps were At
French troops under passing the 100000
mark and Italy threatening military measures.
President told them wars consequences were
calculable,' that millions of men, and children
certain be shattered" and their social well
might be completely wrecked
Chamberlain urgent personal message Hitler
in effort supported by France keep Europe OF
Sir Horace Wilson the British Foreign Office took
while Frances Premier, Foreign Minister and Army
Chief discussed complete specific, JOINT plans
Britains leaders.
Conferences, which started yesterday, came after
France and Czeohosovekia both had held II,lcrs de-
mands unacceptable.
German anxiety already evident a. result Of steady
flow troops toward C1cchcsIovakia frontier dccpcucd
IN anticipation Of speech b. Hitler.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-26
FIRE-PROOF
BRIDGES NOW
BEING SOUGHT
PROPOSAL ADVANCED TO B.
M. DUNCAN BY HAROLD
COLLIE. STATE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE PRESIDENT

Ronnu,nd offorte - nLt9Io I'D.
j..
y al 'U'''''' iol '''e o'i'''' u - ''''i -
1lre-proot bridges for the world
famed Overseas Highway, be
tween Big Pine Kew and Kew
Wost bavo boon ad,,.ocod -.
15.uo,d 49,. ..;.,a. 49,
: '' az ~ - - ''' - wv
state Chdihoer OF commerce. 20
B. M. Duncan, chief engineer Of
the Overseas Road and Toll
pr;doo D;.,r,ct
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-26
County Seeks Extension OF
Time To Meet Payment In
Debt OF Land & Trust Co.
SIS. CUBA RESCUES
FUELLESS VESSEL

The Steamship Cuba lent a
helping hand 10 a vessel in
distress last Friday after
noon.
The Cuba was five miles
out of Key West on the bay
side going from here TO Tam
side coming here from Tam
pa and had passed the vessel
before il noticed that il was
making distress signals. Stop
ping the large passenger ship.
Captain r. H. Noble asked
what was the trouble.
The boat was from British
Honduras and was going 10
Tampa with load of
bananas. II had just run
through the Northwest Chan
mel TO save time. and was out
of fuel oil for its diesel en-
gines.
Captain Noble gave them
so gallons of fuel oil and both
boats continued merrilY on
their way.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-26
Petition To Be Presented
To United States Court
In jacksonville Relative
To Matter

Judge William V. AlburY. act
ing as attorney for the County
Of Monroe. left over the highway
today en- route TO Jacksonville TO
present d petition 10 United
States court which will request
an extension of the time for
paying the indebtedness Of the
county Of sl3s92.2O and interest
10 the Land Title aid Trust Com
PanY.
A pcromptory writ of man
damus was issued out of United
States Court IN September and
was served or county commits
sioncrs and other officials of the
county. The mandamus provides
for payment Of the money in two
installments Of S6,84Il0 each
yen for twO Yeas.
AT q special meeting of the
board held September Is. ii was
decided to make an effort to pay
off the Indebtedness by fixing
an additional assessment Of three
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-26

Bones THIS he of Bones Is that
there was sucn 4 tbne as a Czech
nation The sa-cur.d geographic
cal Angio-Sa>on y>pprls dId not
take the roua.. h probe tho
question Of this Czech nation.
1t is we'll known that the
Slovaks want nothing to d. with
the Czcchs Without asking any
thing from the SIo<ak- they took
10 million Germans
They took Hungary and also q
10000 They made them Czechs
against the VIII of the people
am not speaking ON behalf Of the
SloVaks, Humgarldns or Poles. |
am concerned with the fate of
the Germans In these peaceful
times any years of peaceful de-
velopmeu' some hundreds uf
thousands Ut Germans wore
forced to leave thr country A
regime Of terror @as instituted
and those Gcrmou, rha pro-
tested were hot
| have insisted that ttat part
Of the land MhIgh German
must come d German control
As to the border regions that can
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-26
MARNING

We know who rnahcious!Y Dc
sircyed Cur beautiful CHERRY
ard JAMAICA APPLE trees Sst
urdsy nasht and warn them 70
keep away from our place IN the
future or ;hey Will BE prosecuted
NELLIE snd PENA MORALES.
Pens Garden q Roses
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-26
NEWS FLASHES
az A-rncIntcd rrcs.l

Ssss sSs . . . . . . . .
LONDON.-It was announced
here that France and England
will go along with Russia if Hit
Ter decides on war. The com
munique came out during the
Hitler speech this afternoon at
$50 o'clock Russia Will De the
first to aid CzechoslovakIa. fol
lowed by France.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-26

Key West, Florida, has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only IA Fahrenheit
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-09-26

Associated Press Day Wire
Service
For 80 Years Devoted to the
Best Interests of Key West
Evening star., 1938-11-13

SERVICE for IL. Regularly $29.98
Specially purchased to bring you this great value just
before Thanksgiving Fine imported china sets decorated
with paselcoored floral wreath border and consisting
of twelve EACH Dinner plates salad plates bread
ters soups fruits cups and saucers and each oval
and covered vegetable dishes, large and small patters
gravy boat, sugar and creamer!
81 Month BMys a Set (sman Carrying chase
Evening star., 1938-11-13
ssWeur.EUer''' Aluminium,

Regularly $3.50. 6-cup
percolator with black
eakelite han $l.98
Regularly $3.50. Sway
Griddle -12l4 = inch size
that bakes, fries, broils.
No Mo- srease-no $l.69
Milford chronicle., 1938-10-07
'29 PCT. DECREASE.
in AUTO DEATHS
In DELAW
CONTINUED from Prs. Page,

for the first nine months of this
year, listed 631 accidents in which
ten persons were killed and 1853 in
jured, compared with Sg4 accidents,
10 fatalities, and 1855 persons injur-
ed in the same period last year.
OF the total accidents reported so
far this year 294 resulted only In
property damages.
Day personal injury accidents in
Wilmington numbered 221, and night
personal injury accidents numbered
1OS. Day property damage accidents
were POS. and night property dam
age accidents were &c.
The Wilmington accident report
for September showed SO in which
one person was killed and A iniur-
ed, compared with II accidents, in
which one person was killed and 80
injured in September of last year.
155 Accidents Last Month
The September accident report of
the State police showed 1856 acct
dents resulting in injuries to so per-
sons, and the deaths Of seven, COM
pared with 80 accidents, So injured
and ten fatalities in September of
asst year.
Forty-one of the accidents tabu-
ated in last months reports by
State police involved property dam
Ige under $50 and were Of type not
included in the report for SepteTh-
Ter of last year.
In the first nine months Of Thu
ear, the State police report showed. |
here were 755 accidents. $40 per-
ons. injured and 43 killed in Della
yare. outside of Wilmington. COM
AIRED with 799 accidents. gu per-
ons injured and So killed in the
rst nine months of Last year.
Milford chronicle., 1938-10-07
REDEEM

At McColley's Chapel there will be
revival services this week and next,
except Saturday evening. During the
two weeks here will be different
speakers and special music. We
know it is a busy time with every
one but let's make a special effort
to go out and enjoy these sermons
and make the services a success. We
must do our part, so bring some one
with you and let's have a revival
long to be remembered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Burton en-
tertained at dinner on Sunday Mr..
and Mrs. Handy Mcgee of Frank
ford, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Donovan
and daughter Sara of Milton.
Mrs. Robert Veasey is in the Mil
ford Memorial Hospital, We all wish
for Mrs. Veasey a speedy and quick
recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert Mitchell OF
and little daughter Dor
is Ann were Tuesday guests IF Mrs.
Mitchell's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Donovan and family.
Edwin Smith and family were
Sunday guests of Mr.. Smiths par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Smith.
Mrs. Frank Mahoney is suffering
from a fall through a broken board
in her porch floor. We are glad she
Is recovering.
Milford chronicle., 1938-10-07
'MASONS ELECT
M. M. CARPENTER
AS COUNCIL HEAD
toOnllnusd trom %. Pasel


ford. unable to attend because Of Ill.
ness, was reelected secretary.
Mayor Bacon succeeds William E
Valiant, who died recently. He was
grand master of the Grand Lodge in
1915 and is a thirty-third degree Ma
son.
Past Grand Master Harry w. Lowe
presided, and Past Master william o.
Wingate served as secretary in the
absence of Mr.. Pierce. Grand Junior
Warden Thompson of Massachusetts,
was a guest. Following the dinner,
all the members and Mr.. Thompson
spoke. The various speakers ex-
pressed their sorrow over the pass
ing of Mr.. Valiant.
Past Grand Masters attending were
Joseph Stuart, Thomas j. Day, and
G. Layton Grier, all past presidents;
Mayor Bacon, Stuart ]. Horn, Lieut.
Governor Edward w. Cooch, William
J. Highfield, Weldon C. NAPLES, Ma
ior ]. Wallace Woodford Of Dover;
d. Raymond Kiefer. DR.. H. v. Hollo-
way, w. Stewart Almond. Jr.. MIR.
Wingate, Harris Samonisky and Mr..
Lowe.
The 13Srd annual communication
of the Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. NJ,
which opened Wednesday in the Ma
sonic Temple. was concluded with
the election of officers Thursday
morning. Results OF the election
were not available as the Chronicle
went to press.
Retiring Grand Master Macklin and
other officers and committees pre-
scented their annual reports Wednes-
day and visiting officers were pre-
scented by w. Harry Lewis, acting
grand marshal. Lunch was served in
the banquet hall of the temple.
Photographs of portraits of three
early distinguished members OF Ma
sonic lodges in Delaware were dis
played in the ante-room Of the lodge
room.
The pictures are those of Jacob |
Broom, John Dickinson, and George |
Read. They were secured by a COM
mittee appointed last year compris-
ing Stephen f. Hamilton, Grand Ty-
Ter Harry Galbraith, and the late
Hamilton L. Harris.
The Grand Lodge officers are:
Grand master. Mr.. Macklin; deputy /
grand master, George E. Vandergrift,
senior grand warden.
Howard L. Wilhelm. New Castle;
junior grand warden, Howard W.
Georgetown: grand secre-
tary. John F. Robinson; grand treas
Irer, ]. Harry Beckerle. both Of Will
mington; grand chaplain, Frank Her
son, Milford; senior grand deacon,
Elwood 1. Banning. Middletown; ju-
Nor grand deacon. George f. Pope.
grand marshal, Haswell
Pierce. Milford; grand sword-bearer.
z. Laird Kratz. Greenwood; senior
grand steward. John E. Banks. Will
nington; Junior grand steward. T.
Ralph Snowberger, Milford. and
grand tyler, Harry Galbraith, Will
nington.
Milford chronicle., 1938-10-07
ROXANA

The Ladies' Aid held its first fall
meeting Thursday evening at the
community house. It was decided to
hold their annual supper, together
with a bazaar two evenings, Novem-
Der 10 and II. After the routine of
business Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ.
Leary served refreshments.
James NJ. Carey very quietly OBJ
served his 92nd birthday Sept. % at
the home his only son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Carey
in town where he has made his
home since the death of his wife
about % years ago. Mr.. Carey is
active and still thinks he can chase
a dog, which he did some time ago.
He fell and was i'll about two days.
Now he is enjoying fine health.
Mrs. Belle Lynch spent the week
end with Mrs. Martha Lynch at Bay
ard, who is confined to her bed.
The revival meetings are in pro-
gress at the Pilgrim Holiness Church
for the second week.
Mrs. Lizzie Mccormick spent last
week with her niece Mrs. Russell
Hudson at Rehoboth.
Because of the Sound Revival SER
vices, the worship service for Rox-
ana this coming Sunday will be in
the morning at the usual hour.
Roxana and Sound churches broad
cast Monday morning over WSAL.
with Rev. ]. Z. Jones. pastor, assisted
by other members of the churches.
Milford chronicle., 1938-10-07
WARWICK

Mrs. Robert Burton has returned
to her home in Millsboro, after a two
weeks visit with Mrs. Mary H. Short
at Oak Orchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Cordrey have
had as their guests recently Mrs.
Jennie Veasey and granddaughter
Josephine Hunter Of Harbeson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Calhoun and
family of Georgetown were Sunday
guests of her mother. Mrs. A. H. Lin
go.
Mrs. Mary Shahan. spent Friday
with Mrs. Rachel Collins in George
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Swain of
Georgetown, spent Sunday at their
cottage at Riverdale Park.
Mrs. Dollie Ewings has closed her
cottage at Oak Orchard and return
ed to her home in Philadelphia for
the winter.
Several from here attended the
Republican meeting held in the pub
lie square at Georgetown on We'd
nesday night of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hill of Bal
timore. Mrs. Grace Birmingham and
son Winfield Of Lewes were callers
on Thursday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles NJ. Downs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wilson and
family Of Harrington were recent
guests Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. R. Lingo.
Milford chronicle., 1938-10-07

E. Church School will be held at
the home of Mrs. Boyce Short, Tues
day evening, October II.
Lank Prettyman, son of Rev. and
Mrs. J. w. Prettyman, former pastor
of this charge, died at sanitorium
in South Carolina Wednesday, Sept.
81. Lank had spent a part of the
summer months here with his sister,
Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald.
Mrs. Paynter Collins underwent an
operation for tumors at the Milford
Memorial Hospital on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John LeCompte and
Mrs. George Warren attended the
visitation of the Grand Chapter of
Delaware, Order of Eastern Star. at
Millville on Wednesday night.
Mrs. VIM. Truitt and Mrs. Sherman
Transeau and son Alvin have return
ed home from a week end stay in
Merchantville, N. ].
While away Alvin had his tonsils
and adenoids removed at the Cooper
Hospital in Camden, N. ].
VIM. Benson, a prosperous farmer
near town, passed away early Tues
day morning, following an illness of
several weeks.
Services Sunday as follows:
Preaching 10 A. M.
Church School IL A. NJ.
Epowrth League 1880 P. M. Leader,
Miss Irma Macklin. Subject, 1.-THE
Eyes of the World"
Preaching P. M.
Neck
Church School P. NJ
Preaching 3 P. NJ.
aev. S. L. Handy, pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1938-10-07
ANNUAL SERVICES AT BLACK
WATER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Annual services at the old Black
water Presbyterian Church will be
held Sunday, October 8, at $3.50 P.
NJ. The sermon will be preached by
Rev. w. s. Kreger OF the Frankfort
Presbyterian Church.
Blackwater is one of the oldest
Presbyterian churches in the eoun-
try, having been built on the present
site about one hundred and seventy
five years ago. II is rich in colonial
history. Many of the oldest families
in lower Delaware were commune
cants OF this church. The pastors
have been well known divines Of that
faith. One of the early pastors was
Rev. Charles Tennent His father
was a pastor and teacher at the "Old
Log College" which has since become
Princeton.
Blackwater is on the State High
way leading from Frankfort to Beth
any Beach. The Presbyterian church.
es at frankfort and Ocean View are
branches of old Blackwater.