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Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
Miss Ayscue Wed
to William Best

The following announcement will be
of interest to the friends of the con-
tracing parties:
"Mr. and Mrs P T. Ayscue
announce the marriage of their
daughter
Rebecca Geneva
to
William Howard Best
Friday, the 21st of December
nineteen hundred and thirty seven
Warrenton, North Carolina
Mrs. Best is the attractive daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ayscue, route 8, Hen
derson, and Mr.. Best is the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Best, route 2,
Henderson.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01

Everywhere you go you hear style
enthusiasts talking about the new sill
houettes and here's a perfect example
of one of the most popular versions.
a 10-gore skirt w n lots of "swing,"
topped by a sim lie bodice with it's
sleeves puffed and dashingly slashed.
Order Pattern 1920 and make your
self this dress at once, for whether you
wear size II or 40, it's ready to take
you places looking your youngest,
slimmest, gayest self. A dress that's
bound to succeed" in any fabric, silk,
synthetic erection -. in solid col
ors or prints in riot of colors. COM
plete Marian Martin Diagrammed
Sew Chart is included to help you
turn out" this dress, looking as
though it had been made by an expert
seamstreSS.
Pattern 1920 may be ordered only in
misses and women's sizes IA, 16, 18,
20, 80, "a, SO, 38 and 40. Size 16 re-
quires ga yards 80 inch fabric for
view A.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS in coins or
stamps (coins preferred) for EACH
MARIAN MARTIN pattern. Be sure
to write plainly your SIZE, NAME
ADDRESS, and STYLE NUMBER.
Marian Martins NEW SPRING
PATTERN BOOK rs READY FOR
YOU -. ORDER 1T TODAY! Brim-
sul of NEW FASHION THRILLS! -.
career clothes, party clothes, everyday
clothes, lovely graduation styles 49,.
and a glorious trousseau for the
Spring Bride -. Plenty of things for
everyone from baby to grandmother.
All easy-to-follow patterns that make
nome sewing delight. ORDER To-
DAY. PRICE OF BOOK FIFTEEN
CENTS. PRICE OF PATTERN FIT
TEEN CENTS. BOOK AND PAT
TERN TOGETHER TWENTY FIVE
CENTS
Send your order to Henderson Daily
Dispatch. Pattern Department, 232 w.
18th ST., Ne WORK, N. Y.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
Important Deci-
sions Wednesday
continued from Page One.)

>V'''' 'neC VII rage OH0.v
from any of the justices with refer
ence to these decisions anu there is,
of course, no way Of reading the Judi
cial minds in advance; but few gem
eralities can be hazarded regarding
the decisions. &
Cd The evidence against E. L.
Smoak, convicted of poisoning his
daughter, was SO overwhelming to the
average lay mind that few are willing
to predict a new trial for the New
Hanover man, despite the fact that
his counsel, L. Clayton Grant made a
mastery argument before the SUI
preme Court and despite the fact that
the decisions in similar cases have
been so conflicting as to give the
court plenty of authority for any kind
of finding.
(2) If the Supreme Court should de-
eide that High Point cannot issue its
revenue bonds for the purpose of
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
Presidents Birthday
Ball Enjoyable Affair

The Presidents Ball, held from 1920
until 2:3O o'clock Monday night at the
Armory, was well attended, with many
of the younger set and a number of
out-of-town visitors present.
The music, which was furnished by
Hal Thurston and his orchestra of
Rocky Mount, was very good.
Soon after 1920 o'clock the floor
show was staged, giving the dance a
good beginning. Misses Frances Win
stead, Peggy Grissom and Hetty Jane
Butcher, pupils of Miss Mary Dand-
ridge Bum, gave individual dancing
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
Ayco,e,ck Jr., Glass
In Chapel Program

K On Friday morning the Junior class
Of Aycock school dedicated their cha
pei program of the second semester to
the Senior class of 1898.
The following program was given
A tribute to seniors, by Durwood
Faulkner; Bible reading, by Myrtle
minor; prayer, by Helen Hamm; song,
Santa Lucia, by the class; string
music, by Martha Lowry and Mabel
Abbot; reading, Liza at the Tele-
phone" by Lucille Floyd; song, 'True
Confession by Georgia Finch; a read
ing, Friday Afternoon in a Country
School," Nellie Faulkner; and song
by the class, Etiquette"
The program was enjoyed immense
ly by everyone. The reading Friday
Afternoon in Country School" was
especially enjoyed because the names
of the Aycock teachers were used in
it.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
Supper Meeting Of
Officers, Teachers
Wednesday Night

The Sunday School of the First
Baptist church has announced a sup
per meeting of all officers and Teach
in the Junior department.
All officers and teachers are invit-
ed, and should indicate their accept
ance to Mrs. J. C. Gardner not later
than Tuesday evening
Approximately sixty are expected to
be the guests of the Sunday school.
The mid-week service of the church
will follow this meeting at 7:3O o'clock.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
CHURCH SOCIETIES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Farm Bill Is Import ., /
ant To This State
iCOntinuei on Page Three.)

and up to the las few day nobody
has seemed particularly to care.
Recently Commissorc" cr N~.;ru'.
ture w. Scott Kerr v.gorou " ia -,
cd the Boieau ana 'inHn hjt'.
would prohibit use -" ~ az ,r',,.
poses of soil cultivated in accordance
with the conservation prr''''''''i nro-
posed by the Crop Control bill s;nn.
grnssman Harold D. Cooley, of the
Fourth District, replied that the bill
would pass and that nothing can or
will be done toward eliminating the
Objectionable addition.
Now comes Senator Robert r. Rey-
nolds, in his weekly news letter from.
the capital with the prediction that
the conference report will be adopted
by both House and Senate.
He stressed the need for farmers
to keep posted on developments in
the field of agriculture.
Apparently very few know what's
in store for them in the future.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
Lecture Club Has
DR.. d. l.. Freeman

The Lecture club will present the
last of it's series of lectures on Thurs
day evening at 8 o'clock at the high
school auditorium, at which time DR..
Douglas S. Freeman will speak on
Interesting People"
DR.. Freeman has spoken to the
Lecture club m the past, and is well
remembered here.
Tickets to the lecture may he pro-
cured from members of the club.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01

numbers. Miss Francis Harrison, &C
companied by George w. Harrison,
sang an arrangement of "Blue Moon,"
and L. K. Griffith with Miss Dorothy
Brinkley as accompanist gave two
vocal numbers.
During the evening o. B. Moore de-
lighted the group with several selec-
tlccs, which he sang with the orches-
tra's accompaniment.
Although the exact amount was not
available today, the dance committee
of the Junior Woman's club, which
sponsored the event, reported that a
satisfactory sum had been realized.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01

a White House conference President
Roosevelt had agreed to take the mat
ter UP tomorrow with the WPA. Mar
tin added that the President was
quite cognizant of the emergency
situation" 49,.
Other developments:
Navy's top officer, Admiral VII,
liam Leahy, told Congress that the
United States would build battleships
larger than the $4,000 ton limit fixed
by the 1896 London treaty if other
powers disregard the limitations.
Leahy made his statement to the
House Naval Committee.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
DON'T GET UP NIGHTS.

THIS 25c TEST FREE if it fails.
Help nature drive out waste and ex
cess acids which can cause the irri
tation that wakes you up, cause
scanty flow. burning, or oackachc.
Flush the kidneys as you would the
bowels. Get 25c worth of juniper oil
buchu leaves, ETC., made into green
tablets. Just say Bukets to any drug
gist. Locally at / Miles Pharmacy
and Parkers Drug Store.-Adv.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary will
meet on Friday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock in the Legion hut, with the
following ladies as hostesses Mrs. j.
C. Cooper, Mrs. D. T. Dickie, Mrs. J..
W. Cooper, Mrs. c. L. Carter, Mrs.
O. B. Mitchell, and Mrs. T. G. Flem-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
MY BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN
SWEETHEART.

Twas a gay night in summer, not
long ago
That left my Blue Ridge Mountain
sweetheart.
We stood together gazing at the
mountain snow,
When she said that we must part
A year has passed, but it seems like
ten,
For she promised to write and Civ ,
me a start.
I think those words meant the end
Between me and my mountain
sweetheart.
I haven't given up, so worry We not.
Although sorrow caused us to part.
I still am watching the sign she for.
got
When she was my Blue Ridge
Mountain sweetheart. :,
Thomas Robertson
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
Girl Scout Meeting.

The regular meeting of Girl Scout
Troop No 2 will be held Wednesday
afternoon at 3:45 o'clock at the Scout
headquarters. Glasses will be held in
sewing and tenderfoot work.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
Mr.. Macon Same

MIR. Macon Same
Little change has been noted in the
condition of Sam Y. Macon, SO, who
was struck by an automobile at Ingle-
side Sunday about dusk and sustained
a broken leg and head injuries, it was
said today at Maria Parham hospital,
where he is being treated
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
Central School to
Sponsor Picture

On Wednesday and Thursday the
Central school will sponsor a picture.
The Thrill of Lifetime" with Doro-
thy Lamour and Johnny Downs, at
the Stevenson Theatre.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
To High Point.

Miss Nellie Kittrell returned te
1J;ob Point college, in High Point
last night after visiting her parents
Mr. and Mrs. E. c. Klttreil' for sew
pral days.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01

A three-eyed haddock has been
caught off the coast of New Bruins
wick. The amazing thing about it is
that, though so equipped, the poor fish
still didn't see the hook!
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
PRAYER Meeting Band

PRAYER Meeting Band will meet this
o,,onino at 1870 o'clock at the home
of Mrs. E. T. Hicks on Maple street.
with the Rev. ]. K. Worthington as
leader
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01

MARRIAGES, PARTIES
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Returns tn School

Miss Mabel Parham returned Sun
day to High Point college, in High
Point, after spending the weekend
at home.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
West End PIT. A.

The Parent-Teacher Association Of
,,,as+ End school will meet at 3 o'clock
on wednesday afternoon at the school.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
Doing NirnIv

Doing Nicely
Bernice Preacher" Long, 9, who
was injured when he collided with an
automobile on Garnetts street Saturday
night, was said to be doing very nice
ly at Maria Parham hospital.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
Clark st. PIT. A.

c,ork Street PIT. A, will meet at
s:15 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon
Of the school.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
Corporate Communion

Cooperate Communion for the mem
,bers of the Woman's Auxiliary of
Holy Innocents Episcopal church will
be had on Wednesday morning at
1920 o'clock.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
Condition Tnnrovad

OO1H1HU1OII 1IIIlJIUVOUs
Mrs. Marvin J. Woodlief, who has
been undergoing treatment at Maria
Parham hospital for several days, was
reported today to be improved.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01

are both improved.
Marvin Mitchell has been very sick
the last few days with flu, and Sc
we're head trouble.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-02-01
Senate Approves Housing
Measure by Vote of 42-40

CONTINUED vrom rage Dne.l
Evening star., 1938-12-11

way to speedboats that cut the water
at q tremendous clip and seem to
be accurate models Of Gar Woods
Miss America. Then there's a fire
chief roadster, run by clockwork,
that speeds along with headlights
burning and siren shrieking.
Speaking of these clockwork toys,
it is remarkable how much improved
such toys are today as compared
with a few years ago. Then clock
work plaything was good for about
five minutes of any normal rough
and tumble youngsters time-after
that the thing either blew up COM
pletely or got so much oot of whack
that not even a Swiss matchmaker
could do anything with it. Well,
that's all changed now. The new
playthings can be handled without
kid gloves. and they'll still run. And
Evening star., 1938-12-11
By Mary Jane Moore.
Toyland has gone American.

Toyland has gone American.
To an extent never before equaled,
Santa Claus this Christmas is going
to fill the stockings OF American
children with American toys.
That, in a nutshell-or a stocking!
is the biggest news in Toyland
this year.
There are several interesting and
important reasons for this develop
ment.
First, it is a trend that has been
developing for some time, with
Santa's American emissaries becom-
ing increasingly successful in pro-
viding American youngsters with
just the kind of playthings most
ardently desired.
But this year that trend has been
tremendously stimulated by q wide.
spread desire to cooperate in the
whole movement to buy as much
as possible in the United States, thus
providing employment for American
artisans.
Germany. one Of the greatest toy
producing countries In the world
and in past years a primary source
of supply for the United States, is
of the list of many Americans this
year. 1t is pointed out by competent
authorities that this factor is of
notable significance in Toyland's S
current distinctively American cast.
Yet, Notwithstanding the remark
ably greater proportion of American
made toys this year, some imported
goods will be available. The chief
sources of these, in addition to Ger
many, are Czecho- -Slovakia and
Japan. Almost invariably these
imported goods are in the cheapest
categories, and can be sold at lower
prices than American articles, de-
spite high tariffs, due to lower stand
ard of living among artisans abroad.
abroad,
Evening star., 1938-12-11

beyond them-and that spells grief
for some one.
Mr.. Burke also recommends ad-
herence to the advice of Postmaster
General Farley to send Christmas
cards by first-class mail, 2 cents
locally and 3 cents elsewhere, to
insure delivery. Where the very
common cent-and-a-half, second
class postage Is used, the cards are
not forwarded If there has been q
change in the address of the in
tended recipient, nor is q check
made on incorrect addresses. And
that's one reason for the dead letter
Office.
In this connection, Mr.. Burke
urges that cards be mailed by the
18th, whether for local delivery or
otherwise.
Postmaster Burke is hopeful, too,
that those sending cards in large
quantities will prepare them for dis
patch by arranging the addresses in
order and tying the cards in bun
die. This is known as facing, and
while the operation is simple one
for the individual mailer it resolves
itself into tremendous task when
the missives are tossed helter -skelter
into postal receptacles, for approx
mately one clerk out of every five
is assigned to straighten them out
so they can be run through the can
ceiling machines. And that all takes
added time.
And right here comes some ad-
vice for businessmen:
by all means" says Mr.. Burke,
business houses should use extra
size envelopes for their mail dur
ing the holidays. This is particu-
larly true for important matter.
Letters in long envelopes are rec
Evening star., 1938-12-11

that certainly represents progress
in Toyland!
The trend toward educational
playthings continues unabated. In
the line of games, blocks, do 1t
yourself toys" and the like the child
learns as he entertains himself. The
emphasis on such playthings is very
heavy at this time; even more so
than last year.
The best part of it all IS, Of course,
that the toymakerA have been able
to introduce this educational ele-
ment without any loss of enjoyment
on the part Of the child. Indeed,
the enjoyment is all the greater be-
cause the child's whole attention
is centered upon the game. Hands.
eyes and mind all are occupied.
In the development of this type
Of toy-a development In which
Evening star., 1938-12-11

upon Europe and the Far East for
its dolls. Just as we have learned
to become independent Of Nurem-
berg for our toys of militaristic
cast, so have we definitely taken over
leadership in the making Of Ameri-
can dolls for American children.
The youngsters themselves have
aided tremendously in the change
over. They have been emphatic in
declaring their preference for dolls
which look as they look, wear the
clothes they wear.
The stodgy, Victorian doll, Elsie
Dinsmoreish In every gesture, has
given way to q gay damosel marked
unmistakably with the stamp of
Fifth avenue, Michigan boulevard,
Market street or Main street.
OF course there still are the more
or less characterless dolls Of yes
teryear, the pedestrians of dolldom.
But one spreads no trade secrets in
saying that the chic babies. are the
ones that get the call these days.
To 60 with the modern dolls q host
of modern accessories have been
provided. Even to such adorable
things as tiny wicker chairs and
ferneries and tall bird cages. In
the field Of doll carriages miracles
have been performed. They Just have
to be seen to be appreciated.
And, as a matter of fact, the latter
is true of Toyland as a whole this
year. It Is not enough merely to say
that 1t is better than it was last year.
It has been changed tremendously,
1t has progressed amazingly, it is
really different. The longer one looks
and the harder one examines. the
more one Is impressed that Santa
Claus In his American manifesto
ton has bid the whole world to see
and marvel at what he car, do once
he gets into action.
Yes, Toyland has gone American,
And it's a grand. big show that no
ono from three to threescore wears
can afford to ,nissl
Evening star., 1938-12-11

letters and then are glad to step
down to the corner and start them
on the way. So that every one will
know the bate collections are con-
templated "stickers" are going on
the street boxes this week.
Then there will be the usual ex-
panded office service. The Benjamin
Franklin Station in the Post Once
Department Building at Twelfth
street and Pennsylvania avenue and
the City Post ONCE. across from
Union Station, are open around the
clock now, and additional help Is
going in there Saturday. And from
the 10Th to midnight of the 22d the
80 substations in the Capital will be
open until $50 pm.
But-and again Postmaster Burke
is emphatic - patrons will help
themselves If they use the large
scale facilities it is possible to offer
at the City Post Office.
Knowing that the average in
dividual hates lines and will shun
them If possible-it's an old army
custom-the Washington postmaster
got away from them last year, and
two-minute service now is the order
Of the day.
The Post Office Department has
q double holiday to cope with this
year, with Christmas falling on
Sunday, for Monday also is to be
observed. Gift parcels and special
delivery mail will be distributed on
both days. but nothing else will
go out. Street collections also will
be made on both, and there will
be window service at the City Post
Office and Ben Franklin Station on
the 26th.
So that puts it up to the customers,
and Postmaster Burke adds one more
hope-that they'll make it snappy.
Evening star., 1938-12-11
For the First Time in History Foreign
Products Have Been Left Far in Rear;
Dolls Seem Human

America has taken a leading role
the makers have sought and re-
ceived the cooperation of the lead
ing child psychologists in the coun-
try. The combination Of the two has
proved to be helpful all around.
Most Of the imported toys to be
shown this year will not be in this
category Of educational playthings,
and those the writer has seen suffer
severely by comparison on that score.
Perhaps 1t is not a fair basis Of
contrast, because 1t is true that in
Germany, for example, good work
has been done along this line. But
the German, Czech, and Japanese
toys the average American shopper
will see this Christmas are out
classed by playthings. even Of the
cheaper grades, being produced in
the United States.
Considerable space will be given in
Toyland this year to two items which
have profited largely by becoming
fads-bicycles and roller skates. The
former will be found in all sizes and
styles and at a wide range Of prices.
Some have balloon tires; others
stick to the conventional type.
Color continues to play a big part
in Toyland. At last American man.
ufacturers have learned the value Of
the free but judicious use of varie-
gated hues. The colorings are bright
but not garish, attractive but not
binding. They seem to have been
applied with considerable thought
In all cases. OF course the use Of
colors In educational toys is of the
utmost importance.
I have saved until the last that
which is the very treasure Of Toy
land-the doll section.
What an array Of beautiesl What
charm, what chic, what gracel
And, best Of all, they, too, to an in
creasingly large extent, are the
graceful products Of American
hands. T.
No longer Is America dependent
Evening star., 1938-12-11
By Bob Gordon.

Do you believe in Santa Claus?
OF course you do. For If you're old
enough to read this, you know full
we'll that Santa is nobody but your
self. His annual job is no mystery
to you. Those long hours in depart
ment stores and shops are too grim
and recent to leave you any illu-
sionS.
But oh boy, how you do believe
In his assistants! Aunt Matilda
might live in Painted Post, N. Y,
or Los Angeles, but that doesn't
worry you. The delivery depart
ment, the postal service, will find
her If you've done your part-and
find her on time. How this all hap
pens you don't quite know, so sit
back and III tell you about it.
Let's take Christmas cards first,
and see what you get for your
money.
When you drop that bundle of
cards in the box near your home
they are picked up within a few
minutes of the time indicated on
that little card on the box. Within
two hours they arrive at the main
Post Office in huge sacks, along with
thousands of other pieces of mail,
addressed to everywhere in the
world.
AS the pickup trucks are un-
loaded the sacks are placed on an
endless belt which carries them to
platform above the huge post
ONCE floor. A laborer dumps the
sacks on table, picks out pack
ages, papers and what special deliv-
cry and airrnail pieces are evident
at glance. This stuff is placed on
belts that carry it to the proper de-
partments. The table is then
wheeled to a chute leading to the
facing tables directly below, and
dumped.
The facing table at Christmas
time will be manned largely by ex-
tras, who pick up each piece and
drop 1t on edge into one Of two
slots. depending upon envelope
length. with the stamp in the lower
left corner. A further wedding ou:
goes on here. specials and airmail
being speeded on their way, while
anything not to be handled as letter
mail goes to its department. Pieces
not stamped are placed aside, and
envelopes too thick, too large, or
too small to run through the can
ceiling machine are placed on a belt
that will take them to the hand
stampers.
1t might be noted here that the
use of odd-sized envelopes slows up
the handling of your mail right
from the start. Tiny envelopes have
q way of dropping out of bundles to
miss sorting. Oversize ones must
be hand stamped, and are invari-
ably bent in handling, because they
simply do not fit into the neat lit
tie bundles into which postal en-
ployes invariably tie the various
sortings.
The belt from the facing table
leads to a nearby battery of can
ceiling machines, each capable OF
handling 10000 pieces an hour. Odd
sized pieces 60 to huge table,