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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-12-10
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Sara Sue wondered where Peaches
Pomeroy was. Peaches also had
disappeared after the first long in
PERMISSION. IT hope she doesn't
manage to spoil Thorny's evening""
Sara Sue unused.
She saw Marcia Gurley beaming
like somebody's little sister, in the
arms of a Mexican fullback twice
her size. The big fellow had to
bend away over to hold the dainty
Rice girl. It was almost comical.
Twist him around your finger,
Marcia, honey" Sara Sue called.
Marcia winked back. The music
was fast now, and two couples
could not stay near each other for
long.
Sara Sue hadn't seen Worthing-
ton Gurley since he checked in her
coat-she had leased him good.
naturally for being slime-until
this moment on the dance floor.
BY chance now she saw him dart
out of a hallway, pause moment,
than run toward the door. She
thought that his expression was
peculiarly strained. Oh, well, prob
ably just the sophomores up to
more devilment.
But for once it wasn't the sopho-
mores, of course.
That was the moment when
Worthington had just seen Peaches
Pomeroy slip the bracelet in the
lining Of Sara Sues coat.
He had watched Peaches in ut
ter establishment. And he had con-
Guided, rightly, that this was no
hazing stunt, not devilment, but
deviltry. He knew Peaches hated
Sara Sue. He didn't know exactly
what her plan was, but he knew
that Peaches was secretly working
some diabolical scheme to discredit
Sara Sue. When he discovered
that, and when he had seen
Peaches leave the checking room,
young Worthington had fastened
out in sort Of daze.
He really didn't give any
thought to where he was going.
Wrapped in a sense of great alarm,
he just started running, kid like.
In emergency a child runs almost
anywhere, just runs.
He knew that he must do some
thing; find somebody. He surveyed
the dancers for brief moment,
then plunged on toward the stair
way, not even waiting for the ele-
vator. The University club is only
one floor up from the street, any
way. In few seconds he was on
the sidewalk, but was confused.
He had some vague idea Of going
for police. Police. Everybody
thinks automatically Of police, in
moments of danger.
"Ahnn-n-hw he suddenly goaned,
though.
He had remembered his uniform
His monkey suit. His buttons
the bell hop suit in which sopho-
mores had dressed him. Quite In
voluntarily he let embarrassment
at that control him, so that he
blushingly darted back up the stairs
to the clubroom again. Some re.
cess Of his mind had remindedShin
that he was now a married man
who could not be seen on the street
; in bell hop uniform! His mind, anc
his body seemed to be whirlins
around in circles, not very logi
cally. But Mister Worthingtor
Guriey, married man, still wa!
, very young.
A swarm of dancers engulfet
him then, so that he was sweep
J: dazedly into the gaiety. He ell
bowed his way through to win
dow on the opposite side. Peerini
!. down, he still saw no policeman
BY this time he wasn't sure tina
\ ne wanted policeman, anyway
y In fact, he didn't lsnow what h
,, wanted. His legs were impatient
9 ne started running again. Some
e where. Anywhere. A scared kiC
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with q tremendous secret. Very
confused.
Button, slime!" some upper.
classman called, but he paid no
attention.
His wife Marcia saw him as she
danced by. "Worthington : dar-
ling!" she called out. She sensed
that he was in trouble. But he
couldn't talk to Marcia now! He
couldn't spoil her evening. He
waved hastily to her, and darted
away, pushing through the dancers
again rather than going around.
Several couples bumped into him,
but he didn't notice. He could think
of nothing but a diamond bracelet
in Sara Sues coat, and Of the ter
rible look in Peaches face.
Unconsciously. now, he pushed
himself toward the mems lounge.
This traditional sanctum of priv
acy was around an L in the larger
hall. An electric sign announced it.
First there was large luxurious
smoIing-loafng room. Then two or
three smaller and semi-private
rooms, where man could snatch
a 10-nainute rest. if need be,
sprawled on a divan. Beyond this
was the larger wnite-tiled wash
room, with several rather large
private compartments inside. The
University club was indeed an
deliberately QUILTED place.
Worthington noted that even the
front lounge was empty-hilarity
had been too great outside for men
| to miss any of the fun by loafing-
but he moved on past the smaller
| lounges into the tiled room. There
for want Of something, anything,
to calm his nerves-he paused at
a fountain and swigged a long
drink Of ice water. This big room
seemed deserted, too.
He leaned back against the white
wall to think.
Should he telephone police? Or
should he first go accost Peaches
| and tell her what he had discov-
cred, threatening to expose her if
she ever tried anything else sneak
ing on Sara Sue? Or should he go
to Sara Sue and tell her? Or may
be to Bob Towne. Or r. j. Sanders,
Sara Sues escort. Gosh!
I He drank some more ice water.
He noted then that his heart was
pounding.
During the few seconds he had
stood there, clicking noise had
been coming from somewhere. An
irregular click and slide, faint but
noticeable. Except for the music
now muted by doors and distance,
this was the only sound in the big
white Mushroom.
Click.
Click click click, slide. Like
rocks ticking together.
In moment he knew it came
from one Of the smaller private
rooms.
| Unthinlxing, still confused and
agitated by his other discovery, he
moved to the private room door
and opened it. He gazed down at
a man.
The man, dressed in tuxedo, was
kneeling on the white tile floor
alone. Alone, too, he was shaking
dice. and throwing them, as if in
solitaire, or in practice. Click
click. slide. Click. And a quart
of whiskey, unmistakable in color
and odor. stood on the floor near
bv. open but apparently still full.
The, cork was near. A lone man,
throwing dice. preparing to get
! drunk.
His motions stopped the second
after Worthington opened the
: door, and he looked s.'d a up, quiz,
zically. owl-eyed, his expression ,a non
: strained. Worthington's jaw
: why, D-D-Dr. Holgate" the
,od exclaimed. ''You - you -
: Egos-s-sh!" on
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-12-10
Gables Boost
Cotton Prices

New York, Dec. 1O.-(AP)-Cotton
futures opened unchanged to six
higher, reflecting approved Liverpool
cables. The trade bought near posi-
TONS October advanced on Bombay
buying. March recovered from 8.14 to
8.22 shortly after the first half hour
when the list was one to ten points
net higher. Futures closed six to
twelve higher. Spots normal, middling
1858
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-12-10

natural rock, shrubs, and trees, if I'M
INSTRUCTED by ugly signs and struc-
lures, would give us thousands OF
miles of natural gardens that every
one could see and enjoy without any
extra cost.
while North Carolina is already
noted for it's State highway systems,
let's also make it famous for it's at
tractlve and beautiful roadsides."
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-12-10
CHAPTER Al


SARA SUE DAVIS told her.
self that never in all her % years
had she attended any social func-
ton as lovely as this. Not even
when Larry had been counting her.
For that matter, not many dances
Of this magnitude had ever been
given in Houston.
IT am so happy, T. j." she told
him, squeezing his arm little as
they danced.
And he, poor fellow, misllnder-
stood.
When she said that, a grand
something welled within him. T. j.
Sanders was inherently a gentle
man, for all his noisy talk and
banter at times. He was not noisy
now. His rather pretty eyes were
misty as he gazed down at his
girl.
"Sara Sue!" he murmured. "Sara
Sue."
1t was all he could say, then. He
held her a little closer and danced
on. What he really wanted to say
shouldn't be shouted, and he would
have almost to shout to make her
hear above the music and gaiety
around them. you're so sweet"
he whispered in her ear. She made
no response. She was content just
to dance on. happy in the compan-
ionship of youth.
She noted many Of her own cot
tage customers present; boys and
girls whom she had introduced and
big-sistered along this fall. She
knew that four or five fine ro-
mances had bloomed among them.
Some of them had required spirit
ual nursing, but Sara Sue felt that
she had brought happiness to most
of them.
Bob Towne cut in then, and
promptly announced, 1--WE got
something important to tell you,
when we get minute, Sara Sue"
She just smiled. Bob was always
full of important" ideas. Good old
Bob. She treasured his friendship.
She wished he wouldn't make love
to her. She had noticed how all the
other girls seemed thrilled when
Bob danced with them. Bob Towne,
hero Of the day. He who had
grabbed a fast pass in the second
quarter and fought his way for the
games only touchdown. "The bes'
end man in the United States, law
mel" Calculus Jones had declared
exuberantly, and perhaps without
exaggeration. People were saying
Bob would surely make All-Amer-
lean.
The football team had ridden In
cars to the big pep parade down.
town, then had (under Coach
Britt's orders) sprawled on thei1
beds for an hour of rest, so that
they could enjoy the dance. They
had been individually INTRODUCED
Gas If they needed introduction
when they came into the ballroom
the master of ceremonies makinf
just the right little speech abou
each man. Similar courtesy wa,
shown the Mexican PLAYERS, VIII,
really had earned everybody's re
spect. Nobody could feel badl,
about losing a game, 60, agains
team Of Rice's caliber. The can
tain, Don Romero Celiedor. ha
congratulated the winners, smf]
ingly paid high tribute to thej
craftsmanship, invited them I
Mexico City another year. The ar
plause had been prolonged.
''They are such courteous bow
the MeXicans, aren't they, r. j.?
Sara Sue was saying. "They bo
and speak likeSknights or SOM
thing, when they ask for a dance
Early she had noted Thorntc
Holgate dancing, and apparent
enjoying himself. High jinl,
Thorny?" she called, in passir
him. He smiled his happiness. 81
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Italy Seeks Part
Control Of Suez Canal
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tered a heavy police guard. Similar
demonstration occurred in Naples
La Tribuna published a carton pic
turing Pasquale Paoli, who fought to
free Corsica from French rule in 1890.
rising from his grave. The caption
over the cartoon said "The Call of
Mother Country" apparently meaning
italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
Friday the 18th! Beware Folks Tomor- row of the Pursuing Jinx-Last Mans
 Club Meets.

Rabbits feet were in great de- mand today as the superstitious among Waterbury's citizenry awaited, with bated breath and fears for the worst, the coming of Friday, the 18th, tomorrow.
 Even the not-so-very-super- stitious were practicing their sidesteps today in case they should suddenly come upon any ladders tomorrow and perchance start to walk beneath them.
 Some of the more confirmed of the Friday the 18th addicts will stay in bed all day tomorrow rath- CT than brave the threats of an outside world. But the braver ones will be content to walk with their eyes closed (lest they sec any black cats), not to use salt 0est they spill Some), not to walk along the street with anyone (lest they go on the wrong side of 8 tele- graph pole).
 Meantime, those who insist that they're not superstitious will be doing exactly the same thing.
 Among the social events ar- ranged by the non-superstitious will be a gathering of the Last Mans club of Waterville tomorrow night at the Press club on Brook street.
 But there's one cheery note: There won't be another Friday the 18th this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
Evans Will Direct
 Concert At School
Consolidated High Orchestra Featured in Wilby Pros
 gram Tonight-Play at Connecticut State College

As preliminary to their partici- patton Saturday evening in the third annual convention of Connecticut State Music Supervisors, the Con- solidated high school symphony or- chestra of this city, will present its widely anticipated concert this eve- ming in the auditorium of the Wilby high school. The orchestra will be directed by Supervisor Floyd Evans in the presentation of "A Musical Garden of the Nations. Nora Eau chald will be the soloist of the eve- ming.
 35 Schools
 At the State Music Supervisors meeting some 300 high school stu dents, representing 35 high schools, will take part. The chorus will com- prise 230 and the orchestra 100 stu dents. James D. Price, director of music of the public schools of Hart ford will conduct the all-state or chestra. The chorus will be under the direction of Haydn M. Morgan, director of music of the schools of Newton, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
JOHN B. WRIGHT
 IN DIVORCE SUIT

Madison, Conn. May F - (U.P) John B. Wright, awaiting superior court trial on 8 charge of firing Q rifle at woman neighbor he mis- took for his wife, was named in a divorce action today accusing him of intolerable cruelty.
 The suit was filed shortly after Mrs. Wright instituted alienation of affections proceedings, asking $25,- 900 damages, against Mrs. Charlote "Chottie" Milburn Pickering Chese- borough, whom she accused of caus- ing destruction of the happiness of her home.
 The shooting episode occurred a week ago following a quarrel at the Wright nome. When state police arrived Wright fled in his automobile and boarded his cruiser at Clinton. As the boat left the wharf a state policeman hopped aboard and said he found Mrs. Cheseborough, for mer wife of the heir to the Chese. borough vaseline fortune, in the cabin. They cruised in Long Island Sound until picked up by a coast guard patrol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
STATE HOSPITAL
 BIDS REJECTED

Hartford, Conn.,, May 12.-(UP).- All bids for construction of 8 Nor- wich state hospital inflrmary have been rejected by State Public Works Commissioner Robert A. Hurley be- cause they exceeded an allotment for the project, it was learned today. The allotment, it. was said, was $120,000, combining both state and PWA funds. The lowest bid was for $153,98O. The project will be re- figured by the public works depart ment and advertised for bids again.
 At the same time, Governor Cross announced the state has purchased a 66-acre farm adjoining Laurel Heighss sanitorium at Shelton for $12,000. A seven-story infirmary soon will be built on the property by the public works department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
GENERAL MOTORS
 WILL MEET UNION

Detroit, May Officials of General Motors Corp, and the United Automobile Workers union meet today to discuss charges that the corporation has violated its contract with the union.
 JAW leaders indicated that on the outcome of negotiations, de- pended tentative plans for a strike in the Chevrolet unit.
 President Homer Martin of the JAW, in requesting the conference, accused the company of violating seniority provisions of their con- tract. F. O. Tanner, vice president of General Motors, said that the contract specified that 8 special list of employees could be used for certain purposes. Martin had as- serted that the special list was used to circumvent seniority.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
Murder Trial

Trial of Frank Sortin, 51, for merly of this city, for the mur- der of his wife, the former Ca lista Quill of Stone street, Wa terbury. has begun at West Palm Beach, Fla. Sortin has entered a plea of temporary in sanity at the time of his wife's death.
 Mrs. Sortin was slain with an axe near her home Feb. 13. Sev- eraI witnesses identified her husband as the wielder of the axe, and said that MT. and Mrs. Sortin had been having d0mes- tic difficulties.
 Mrs. S0rtin, 31, left Waterbury about 10 years ago. She was the mother of five children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12

The public is invited to attend the concert which will be held at the Connecticut State college. No ad- mission will be charged. Addresses and clinics will be held during the day for music supervisors. Profess sor Hebert A. France has directed the arrangements for the conven- ton.
 Local Contingent
 Waterbury students, members of Crosby high school, who are listed in the chorus and orchestra, will be accompanied by MT. Evans and Miss Alice M. Gibson, music supervisor in local schools.
 Instrumentalists
 Violin = Hugo Polletta, Steve Stamates, Louis Magnano. Constan- tine Della Pietra.
 Viola-Flavo Cicchetti, Gerda Darn, Anthony Tierendi.
 Cello-Ralph Garthwait.
 Bass-Charles Rhinehart.
 Oboe-Robert Mills.
 Bassoon-Dante Ciarlo.
 Horn-Rober; Hills.
 Tuba-Anson Stocking.
 Vocalists-Helen Clemente, Flor ence Cohen, Dorothy Pagan, Elaine Fleischer, Stella Khewish, Margaret Mitchell, Lois Wheeler, Bernice Ber- gen. Bettye Evans, Marion Click man, Lois Borden, Verna Powell, Helen Ross, Constance Smith, Lor- raine Downes, Doris Lange, Lygia Nainis, Robert Hoebel, Victor Ma hello, Robert Pierson, Leonard Fair banks, Julius Johnson, Melvin Will kinS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
Dadarios Observe
 47th Anniversary
ThomastOn Avenue Couple HOnOred at Party-UniOr
 Church Holds Mid-Week Prayer Service Tonight
W ATE RVILLE
Mra R. W. Henon--l7se Thomaston Ave.--TeL 3-s462

Waterville, May PA party was held Tuesday night at the home of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Dadario of Thomaston avenue in honor of their 47th wedding anniversary. A chicken dinner was served. The guests gath cred around a table beautifully deco rated with cut flowers and a huge cake.
 The evening was devoted to mu- sic, with Patsy Porto, Lewis Tedes- co and Ralph Dadario adding vocal numbers and George Grenier playing the piano for dancing.
 The iionored couple received many lovely gifts, also purse of money, from tEcir friends and relatives present, who were MT. and Mrs. Henry Daderio of Middletown; MT. and Mrs. Louis Dadario, MT. and Mrs. William Platt, MT. and Mrs. Lewis Tedesco, MT. and Mrs. Harry Barrett. Ralph Dadario, MT. and Mrs. Patsy Porto, MT and Mrs. Samuel Pinto, MT. and Mrs. George Grenier and Miss Helen Burns.
 \ Boy Scout organization meeting was held Tuesday night at Frater- nifty hall with an attendance of IS boys. Ronald Benson leader of the boys, was in charge, and David F. Babson of Waterbury, Boy Scout executive, was present and gave a talk of interest to all attending.
 Pride of Welch circle, Companions of the Forest held card party and social Tuesday night at Foresters' hall which was attended by Mrs. James Duncan, Mrs. Edward Barlow, Mrs. Ralph Grain, Mrs. Joseph Montambault, Mrs. William Cree gon, Mrs. R. Dunlavey, Mrs. Agnes Dunn, Mrs. Emma Lavidiere, Miss Josephine LaChance, Mrs. James Waters, Mrs. George Caldwell, Mrs. Mary Snagg, Mrs. Ralph Benson. Mrs. William Heaney, Mrs. P. Bre- heny, Mrs. Peter Quito, Mrs. Ed ward Beaudoin,, Mrs. Alfred Ellis Mrs. John Chauvell, Miss Kathryn Malia, Mrs. James McAree, Mrs Charles Dittrich, Mrs. James Cor man, Mrs. Francis Whalen, Mrs. Thomas Buckley, Mrs. Frank Me- Weeney, Miss Mary O'Rourke, Mrs. William Rooney and Mrs. William Dunlavey.
 Prizes were awarded and refresh- ment served. The committe in charge of arrangements included Mrs. Francis Whalen and Mrs. Thomas Buckley.
 Ladies Enjoy Luncheon
 A Ladies' Aid group meeting was held Tuesday afternoon at the West Side Methodist church, in Waterbury with an attendance of about fifty members from the various societies of the district. Mrs. John c. Walker was guest speaker, and her talk dealt with the different churches,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
Appraisal

Inventory of the estate of Mary K. Tanning was filed today with Judge Dennis J. Slavin of the Probate Court. Mrs Tanning died December 23d last.
 The estate is valued at total of $3,801.76 and comprises ten acres of woodland in Woodbury, valued at $500; note of John D. Welsh, secured by mortgages on lots ill Mill Plain terrace, valued at $470,17; cash in the Waterbury Savings bank, $2,850; and cash in the Colonial Trust, $l81.59.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
More Evidence

Superior court trial continued today in the appeal of the Prud- ential Insurance Company of America from the city's assess merit of the Victorian Apart ment on Grove street. Judge Ernest A. Inglis is presiding.
 The appeal is taken by the in- surance company, as owners of the building, claiming that the 1886 assessment was excessive. The tax bill for that year has beer paid, however.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
Suit Settled

Bank Commissioner Walter Per- ry, receiver for the Merchants Trust Company today withdrew from the court of common pleas a $690 civil action he had insti- tuted against Teresina Petrocelli of this city. Settlement was re- ported but the terms were not re- vealed. The suit was based on a note issued by the Merchants Trust Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
SIXTH PRINCE OF
 MURAT IS DEAD

Paris, May 12-- CUP) - Prince Joachim Murat, 54, sixth Prince of Murat and Prince de Ponte- -Crovo, died today of pneumonia. He was the personal representative of the exiled Prince Napoleon, Bonapartist pretender to the throne of the French empire"
 Prince Joachim was the leader of the group in France which claims the right for Napoleon to be called to power by popular plebiscite. The party maintains that young Prince Napoleon is not pretender in the ordinary sense but candidate for power, which he wished to gain through democratic means.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
SPO7LIGH7ING---- Brass City News
Medicine

Preventive Medicine was the topic last night of Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health officer, speaking before the meeting of the Medical Reserve Officers association at Castle Memorial Lieut.. Col. Robert H. Duenner, U. s. A. medical corps at Boston, discussed Summer Active Duty"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
Spelling Bee

The Young Mems Industrial Club will sponsor a spelling bee at Wilson Post Hall, Bishop street, this evening at o'clock. Five boys and five girls will take part and prizes will be awarded to the winners of the boys and girls contests.
 The contestants include G. Crowder, J. Whedbee, N. Whedbee, R. Tucker, D. Holmes, L. Skin ner, M. Goodson, A. Durham, B. Durham and B. Tucker.
 MT. Booker is president of the club,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
SLICED OWN TONSIL

Evensvil,c, Ind, May l2--(Ur)-- Four-ycar-old Betty Lutrell acci- dentially rainmed Q piece of jagged wood down her throat and sliced off tonsil. A physician examined her, said she did good job, and re- moved the other one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
DIGNITARIES AT VATICAN

Vatican City, May 1!-CUP)-- Many dignitaries, high prelates and diplomats, including the German Ambassador to the Holy See, Dr. Diego Won Bergen, signed the vis- itors' book at the Vatican today on the occasion of the Pope's Name
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
FEDERAL TAX COLLECTIONS

Hartford. May 12-(UP)-Federal tax collections in Connecticut dur ing April were nearly $l,000, ,000 more than for the same month of 1887, Collector Thomas s. Smith said today. Last months collection totaled $l0,7l8.592. A year ago the collection was $9,728,839.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12
Each letter will carry a special can cellation mark.
 To Meet Tonight

Completion of \ plans for the annual banquet and tri-state meet ing will be made at meeting of the Naugatuck camp, Woodmen of the World, tonight at 8 o'clock in Good year hall. The banquet will be held in Goodyear hall Sunday and the tri-state meeting at which dele gates from Rhode Island, Connec- ticut and New York will participate, will start at 10 a. m. Sunday ill Goodyear hall. State officials of the order will attend.
 which she and Rev. Dr. Walker visited on their recent trip to Aus tralia. A luncheon was served, and the members from Grace Methodist church, Ladies' Aid society who at tended included Mrs. Chester Brick ett, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Walter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12

A mid-week prayer service will be held tonight at 7:45 at Waterville Union church under the leadership of Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, min ister.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-12

The tiny wings of the loon are fine for swimming, but they are so small that it has to take rum ming start to get into the air.