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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-01-10
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| don't understand how Mrs. Horace
could have been poisoned! She
wasn't under that drier over fifteen
minutes and she was perfectly all
right until then-just as old Mrs.
Witherspoon was all right a few
minutes before she died."
MRS. Witherspoon!" Phil leaped
to his feet and slapped his hands
against his thighs. "Elsie" he ex-
claimed excitedly, 1--WE got q
hunchw !
"You have?"
"Suppose-suppose Mrs. Wither.
spoon didn't die of 2 heart attack ?"
what? 2" stared at him. Had he
suddenly gone crazy? "Why, every
one knows it was a heart attack"
do they?" he demanded, getting
more and more excited and dancing
about the room like Hopi Indian
chief. "po they?"
"Dr. Didmore said"
ooh, Didmore!" He dismissed
the coroner and his verdict with a
wave of his hand. '.He could have
made a mistake, couldn't he?
Someone told him the old girl had
bad heart, so what does he do?
He takes it for granted she died Of
a heart seizure!"
I regarded him in growing mis-
may. "Oh, npm
"See" He was gleefully exult-
ant. you're doubling already"
"But who would want to kill
her?" refused to admit my sus-
ceptibility to argument.
"Who wouldn't want to? From
all hear the whole family hated
her like poison"
Like poison? ?" I began to laugh
wildly.
"Sayw He shook me roughly.
"Cut it! Don't you go off your
rocker, too!"
CT CAN'T help it," I struggled
to regain control.
."Stop it," He hit me hard be-
tween my shoulder blades. I
stopped it! -gasped for breath.
"All right now," I sputtered and
wiped the tears from my eyes.
Good! Don't take any more Of
those fits! There's enough nuts
around here without adding you to
the list. Besides, I'll need your
help"
'What can L do?"
Dunno yet. That's what we
have to figure out. Now"-he fished
a wad of crumpled copy paper
from his pocket and spread it out
on the bed table-"we'll begin by
assuming that the old girl was
done in. That leaves us first-class
motive for the aughter-in-law's
murder"
"You mean she suspected"
obvious, isn't it,"
CT guess So" He was going
too fast for me. I did not believe
for a minute that Mrs. Wither-
spoon had been murdered. It was
too fantastic!
"We1l, them" he continued,
warming to his theme, Tets have
look at our list of suspects. First,
Mr.. Horace"
"Mr. Horace!" Now I knew he
was kidding. "Mr. Horace wouldn't
hurt fly"
ooh, you can't tell about these
meek as Moses guys" he said
quickly. Maybe he has a Dr..
Jekyll complex"
"But why should he want to kill
his mother 2" I demanded. Men
don't go around poisoning people
just for the fun of it."
Dunno yet. Maybe she left him
wad Of dough. I'll have to look
into that"
II think you're insane!" de-
clared. "You haven't the slightest
evidenced"
ITO BE COnfinuei1)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-01-10
READ THIS FIRST.
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REAL If1lS rlRSI:
Elsie Ritter. a beauty shop operator,
taking the place of a friend for a week
In the private salon of Mrs. Horace
Witherspoon, ST., finds herself involved
In a murder mystery when first the
eccentric old lady and later her mid
dle-aged daughter-in-law are found
dead under the same hair drier. Elsie
was attending each at the time, though
out OF the salon for few moments be-
fore Discovering the old lady's. death.
Witherspoon, Sr.. are strangely miss
ing. Certain members of the Wither-
spoon family. and some OF the house
guests, strike Elsie as queer. Phil BEN
son, newspaper reporter and close
friend Of Elsie. arrives as the police
launch their investigation. He imme-
ately phones for Mac Mcintyre, head
of the Chicago homicide squad, who
happens to. be in town. Meanwhile
Richard and Daphne Witherspoon, chill
dren of the second victim, conduct
themselves oddly during questioning.
The chief of police continues his inter-
rogation of all those at the Manor when
the two deaths occurred.
(NOW GO ON WITH THE SToRY)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-01-10


'If you please, sir" Hawkins
glided silently into the room. He
addressed Mr.. Horace. "Mr. Mid
elevate is in the library"
.Thank YOU" Slowly Mr.. Horace
returned to this world. II will come
at once"
zone moment!" commanded
Chief Ellis. who is Mr.. Middle
Waite?"
"Mr. Middlewaite is an attor-
ney." =.
"And what is he doing here?"
"He is here, I presume" replied
Mr.. Horace with as much show Of
temper as I ever saw him display,
che is here, I presume, to read my
mothers will"
I'm my opinion" Phil was say
ing seriously, "the disappearance
Of the emeralds has nothing to do
with the murder"
frowned contemplatively. We
were sitting in a huddle upon the
divan in my sitting bedroom wait
ing for Mac Mcintyre to show up.
dare say we, or rather he, had no
business to be in my room, but
somehow murder seems to condone
the lack of propriety.
The family had adjourned to the
library for the reading of the will
and the guests had grumblingly re-
turned to their quarters with or
ders to unpack their bags and hold
themselves in readiness for future
questioning.
Maybe you're right" I said aft
er moment. II can't see any con-
nection myself unless Mrs. Horace
knew the identity Of The thief and
she was killed to silence her. Per-
sonally, I think Toots Lemoine
has the emeralds."
1.-THE blonde doll 2" sktRias
"Uh-huh!" aeF3
"Why SOP"
"Well"-and I went on to tell
him about the conversation I had
overheard on the landing and about
Toots' visit to the salon and her
unguarded admission that she
knew of the loss of the jewels.
"Whew!" Phil appeared i'm
pressed. "And you didn't get peek
at the man in the case, eh?"
"No."
Recognize his voice?" =
MOO"
"You have an idea, eh?"
ooh, Phil" I got up and walked
to the window. 81 don't know what
to do! I'm afraid it was Mr.. Rich
ard"
"Her fiance, ell 2"
I snorted. "Fiance, my eye! She's
Matchmaking the kid, that's what
she's doing. He was as surprised
as the rest of us when she came
through with her announcement"
''He did seem mite surprised at
that"
"a mite! He was fabbergasted!
And he didn't dare deny it, you
could tell that"
"You think he stole the emeralds
and gave them to Toots ?"
"Oh, I must be mistaken!"
could not understand why sus-
pected Mr.. Richard of theft. "FIe
couldn't, wouldn't have taken them
not with his grandmother there
deadw
"Just the same" Phil said, IT'D
like to search that baby's roomw
"Her room" I was scornful.
"You don't think shed be dumb
enough to hide them in her room, I
hope!"
"Wellw He wagged his head.
'"The whole thing is a mess. hope
Didmore crashes through before
long. I'll have to get some sort of
story to the Old Man in the next
hour or So" -. =
We fell silent.
"Phil!" I exclaimed presently. ct
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-01-10

Il the United States would lift ito
Neutrality Act embargo on ship
ments Of war materials to SPANS
Loyalist government, the Franco
rebels would be beaten quickly, was
the prediction Of Domingo Torres
(above), mayor Of Valencia. Spain,
pictured in New York City. Torres
is in America to bestow scrolls on
those who have helped the govern
ment cause in Spain.
Central Press)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-01-10

helping Masar Czechoovaas
walks down the gangank from the liner Washington
City, begin lecture Fourteenyar Czech
Masaryk recently resigned post and will return private citizen
America tbs slider Masaryk proclaimed the republic.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
MANY SIGN FOR
 FOOTBALL PLAY
Meeting Scheduled for To- morrow Evening to
 Discuss Plans

Twenty-nine football players have answered the call for volunteers tc stage a Thanksgiving Day football game in Juneau Jim ONeill an- nounced today, also announcing a meeting of all players and interested parties for 73O tomorrow night in the American Legion Dugout. tV
 Among those signing for football, three have offered coaching services.
 Conrad Puhr, of New York, has coached 12 years of football and stopping over in Juneau, has agreed to coach one of the elevens.
 Fred Aver, Frosh ball player in 1929 from Harvard, said he will help on the line, and Standard Oil r5an Tom Dyer says he will coach one squad. iAis si'" .2t~i -ie4.si" ~. IFhe list of those signing for foot ball play so far, is as follows:
 The name, weight, position and school follows z @a sy.A5fss
 Les chacey, " elso, tackie9center, Montana Washington.
 Fcinrny Gfeenhow, 145, quarter, Columbia. Naailii.gto.
 Ray Garret, 40, end, High School. L Bill Sbicer 165, tackle, Grayson JrR Cofiteeet l40 end High Scao
 Johnniee McIvor, f65S, right end Washington.
 Warner Batter, ITO, back 4olS.c. Harvey Thibeau, 185, tackle, High School. s'' l'c4 'V' VeNN |2-N Jack yPopejoy,u i5s, ttacklelend, High School.
 jim Mailer, 1S6 back, High School Earl Bafcus 160. half, High School Ed 'Saiotm, 85lS6, center, High Schofd Bsrclls l6O haif Higb Seh0 Tom starsen, iS8. tackle, omaha Tech3.i
 Jerry sAiieh, l4o, quarter, 2 High School.
 Hal Chambers 41s5, half and end Olympia High.
 George Brazelle, 195, tackle and guard, Montana.
 Dean Williams, f6O,, quarter ESriefsori Minneapolis.
 Gabe Paul, 130, quarter, J.H.
 Don Murphy, 135, end, J.H
 Bob Firby, 145, end, J.H.
 George Martin, 223, guard, J.H.
 Jim Gillian, ITO, full, Jr. College.
 Sam Benner, 150, half, HIS.
 Dan Liyie,e 185, center or tackle, Benson ! Tech lF 8 q
 Louis Glayich, 200, guard, S.F. State College.
 Frank Juriga, 165, quarterback, Trf-State College.
 Marshall Lambert, 165. back or end, Fresno State.
 Bill Hixon,, 16O, right half, Gar field High.
 Elwyn Westall, 200, tackle, San Jose State.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
DOUGLAS SKI RUN WILL BE
 FINE COURSE

Juneau skiers who have visited the Douglas Ski Trail lately report that the work being done by the Forest Service on the slalom course is progressing rapidly.
 The crew is eniarging the hill by extending the area nearly two hun dred feet upwards on the hill and is widening it by the removal of several trees on the right side. The most important work, however, is filling the depressions in the ter rain which last year resulted in an uneven snow surface.
 When the hill is completed it will be the outstanding slalom course in Alaska and will have a vertical descent of 300 feet. The hill is nearly 1000 feet long. In no other place in Alaska or the United States is such good skiing so close to a city the size of Juneau. The area offers any variation of slope, from 5 to 40 degrees, and is adapted for the beginnner as well as the ardent veteran. e f"@
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
ALASKA WORKERS
 TO LOSE OUT ON
 PROJECTS, FEAR
Delegate Dimond Wants Further Assurances from
 Navy Contractors or


 A fear that very lew Alaskans will be given work on the pending Naval airbase projects at sitka and Ko- diak. despite the assurances of the contractors, Is expressed by Alaska Delegate Anthony J Dimond in a letter to Cmmander R. E. Thomas of the Navy Civil Engineer Corps, a copy of which has been received here.
 A letter from the personnel di- rector for the contractors printed elsewhere in The Empire today, says that residents of Alaska will be allowed to work on the jobs but will be hired only at Sitka and Kodiak. In addition, all workers will be ob- liged to join an AFL union within two weeks after they have been employed
 Expressing a fear that the restric- tion on place of hiring will result in only very few Alaskans finding
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
Duck Bands Throw Doubt On veraGiiya

Unless the ducks have taken to flying north in the fall in viola ton of their custom of long stand ing a couple of Native hunters cf Interior Alaska have been found cut in a fib.
 When Cyril Unak of Kwiguk and John Sickyittag of Akulurak Mis- sion turned in three duck bands to an Alaska Game Commission Wildlife Agent last sunf1er they said the ducks from which they took the bands were shot elast fall" " ""
 A report received today by the Game Commission from the Bio logical Survey shows that one of the ducks was banded at Burns, Ore, in October, 1888, and another in September 1888 These just couldn't have been shot in Alaska during the open season of a year ago, but must have fallen in the spring of 1889. The third duck, shot by Sickvittag, was an oldtimer, banded at Chilliwack,6 B. C., in November, 1883. All were Spintafls. Anxious that Natives and others continue to turn in duck banis no matter when the ducks were shot, the Game Commission plans no prosecution in the present case
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
WtRNECkE HERE
 ON WAY SOUTH

Livingston Wernecke, Consulting Geologist for the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company, and Gen. eral Manager of the Treadwell- Yukon operations at Mayo, Y. T.. flew in from Mayo today in his private plane with pilot Slim Crop stis.
 Wernecke said the Mayo opera tions produced a little over 5000 tons of ore this summer and oper- ations have as yet not been af- fected by Canada's part in the war
 The former Juneau man will stop overnight here and fly south to California tomorrow, weather permitting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18

work on the jobs Delegate Dimond wrcte to Commander Thomas as fellows:
 Dimond Letter
 Tt is reassuring to know that the contractors will gladly employ To- cal residents with preference who are qualified and eligible and to extent needed But I am still much concerned to know whether the un- employed workmen in Alaska, par ticularly those who reside in the coastal towns and therefore are readily available for such employ ment as may be offered, ewill have fair opportunity to get in touch with the contractors and thereby obtain work From the information that I have at the present time it seems highly probable that the Wcrkmen at Juneau know nothing cf any plan to employ local resi- dents with preference who are quail flied and eligible. A letter which I have received today from MT. Joseph T. Flakne. of Juneau, Alas ka, Director of the Alaska Terri torial Employment Service. leads me to believe that he is under the same apprehension Would it not be in order to require the contractors to inform MT. Flakne of the number and types of workmen desired so thSt he in turn would be able to place the resident Alaskans who are reasonably availa ble? If some such plan is not followed or if the Al aska labor unions are not given in- formation concerning the work to be carried on, the result will probably be that no Alaska workmen win be employed except those few who re- side at Kodiak and at Sitka. '~,ii pe
 Director Flakne said today his Service has on record the names of only about 150 workmen available at Sitka and probably like num- Der at Kodiak, but that if the men can be hired in Juneau and other places in the Territory where labor is centered, Alaska will be able to furnish between. two and three thou sand workmen representing all types of trades. Waet two a1a tt'fet lh0H-
 The contractors recently signed an agreement with Seattle labor un- ions providing for transportation Of workers to be paid from Seattle to the jobs. io transportation
 U .4 ft..sa cf..ttf..
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
Vim Says pheIan Doomed 10 lose
 All Through 193o

University of Washington's cheer leader of some years back, attor- ney Grover c. Vim, returned or the Alaska after a months busi- ness trip to Seattle during which he took in couple of Washington football defeats.
 Label it Seattle Payers Please Copy Vim said, and he went on to say of Washington's football team, T don't think they'll win z game this year Like all the res of Washington Alumni, I've sole my radio and I don't want to heal anything more about football"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
4o-S ELECT
 NEW HEADS

Officers for the 40 and were nom mated and elected this noon at a luncheon given at Percy's. Wamo Hendrickson was elected Chef de Cere ard others elected are as fol- lows: Chef dn Train, w. o. John son; Correspondent and Cornmis- saire Intendent Alfred zei1ger; Conductetr, Bud Anderson; Guarde de la Porte, E. M Policy; Ammon- fer, A. E. Karnes; Cheri1ineaux To- cale. Tom Petrich and Tom Hutch ings; Grand Cheminot,h John R. Holler; s Sou Grande "Cheminot, Clyde Morgan; Commis Voyageur; John Walmer; Lampiste, John M. Clarke.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
TTT- T BRIDGE HUNTERS BpIlC0kE BAC FROM
 G0NSWEETHEAR1 TRIP
SWrfnEhRL InLp

! kIf1-<---r{ e H LE A U
 The bridge fafthfdfss . 6 the Efks Club, Lyle Hebert, Charles Sabin Everett Nowell and Keith Wildes, returned from duck hunting at Sweetheart Flats yesterday evening to report enough" weather to last ag long time, and plenty of time for bridge. eaoNs ~eatiis' ~ ". The party, aboard wildes snappy summer cruiser Demi Tasse, put in at Taku Harbor for two days tot7et the storm blow out. tasee PAl " 2 Highlights of the trip besides good duck h11tiig, the hunters re- ported, was 'Nowell's falling in with boots and shell vest for close and cold call, and the more humorous incident of Hebert's throwing the anchor over to find the anchor was not made fast to the chain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
HEINIzlEMAN HEREIURNllsfR0M
 Rt TRIP TRIP 1O5IAAIIEI5
Plea Made for Alaska 0p. pleraforsofo1 Gef Share
 of lumber Orders

Government officials and con- tractors have been urged by the Forest Service to give Alaska wood- using industries a chance to bid on the lumber requirements of the military and other Federal projects now under way or planned for the Territory, Regional Forester B. Frank Heintzleman said today on his return from a six weeks visit to the States.
 If Alaska mills can get the Or ders to supply the necessary lumber for the Sitka and Kodiak naval airbases and for Army airbase pro- jects, there will be boom times in the industry here for years to come.
 Heintzleman also interviewed a number of prospective operators for Alaska timber using projects. The Forest Services effort to develop the wood-usfng industry is being furthered by man from the Re- gional Office now working in the Pacific Northwest.
 The Regional Forester made his trip mainly in regard to personnel matters, selecting foresters and engineers to fill vacancies in AL aska and to take care of exten- sions of the work of the Forest Service in the Region Seven men so far have been selected for work in Alaska. Most of them have al- ready reported to their posts at various places throughout the Ter ritory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
Dessert-IunCheon
 Al Parish Hall

A dessert-luncheon will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the Parish Hall by the sewing group of the Catholic Daughters of America. An invitation is also extended to women of other de- nominations to attend the social afternoon if they desire.
 Hostess for the occasion will De Mrs. Walter Hellan and Mrs, George Shaw.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
NorIitemen Enjoy
 Turkey Dinner

A turkey dinner, prepared by mem- bers of the Martha Society, marked the Norlitemen gathering last eve ming in the parlors of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church, which was well attended by men of the community
 The Rev. John A. Glasse was toastmaster for the occasion and The Plow that Broke the Plain was picture presented during the evening showing the development of the Middle West.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
Mrs. Jdtk Finlay
 Is Tea Hostess

Women teachers of the Juneau Public Schools and wives of the men instructors are honor guests this afternoon at tea given by Mrs. Jack Finlay at her residence on Franklin Street.
 Guests were invited to call be- tween 2::30 ond 4:30 o'clock.
 Presiding at the tea table, cen tered with rust colored chrysanthe- mums and yellow tapers, were the Mesdames w. w. Council, Eugene White, Tom Taylor, Peter Bond and William Norton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
3. p. ". CLUB
 DINNER HELD
 LAST EVENING
National Business Wom. ans Week Celebrated
 Interesting Program

National Business Womans Week and commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of wonien's progress was celebrated last eve- hing by the annual Business and Professional Wornan's Club with a dinner afid program in the bal duet room of Percy's Cafe
 Unique decorations for the tables, cleverly arranged by Mrs. William Paul, showed the progress of travel in Alaska, from the dog team to the present day air service. An Indian village formed a centerpiece for one table, the club emblem of blue and gold for the speakers able, while miniature reproduce tion of the Federal Building, siir- rounded by modern modes of trav- el, was chosen to center the third table. o' '-''e''i' 'Ai0.' ,H ei "
 Following the dinner, Miss Anita Garnick club president, greeted the many women present and intro duced those participating in the evenings g pfograiii en' sspo ''''''-
 iese Program Interesting tie
 Two piano selections were given by Miss Ruth Mcvay, Juneau High School instructor, and Miss Merle schraeder, music teacher in the Juneau school sang two numbers At the close of the evening coffi- munity singing of the Song, iN'God Bless America was saceoinpanied at the piano by Miss McVay. s''R1
 Speakers for the evening were Mrs nottie 'spickett M1and Mrs. George Sundborg. Mrs. Spickett chose as her subject Early Pio- neef Business Women Of Juneau, in which she named the women of this community who were as sociated with the growth of the town and spoke briefly on their careers. Mrs. Sundborg told of the Present Day Business 'wome'i Pioneer" making fntefestit1g pre- dictiohs for the progress of woinen in the next fiundred yearss pre-
 'ctio Appreciation to Firms o'aeo
 Appreciation for their coopera- tion in making the dinner a suc- cess is extended to the following firms California Grocery, Piggly Wiggly, Alaska Meat co. Sanitary Meat Co.,, Twentieth Century Mat Market, Pacific Fruit & Produce O., Gastineau Grocery, George Brothers, West Coast Grocery, Bert's Cash Grocery, Juneau Cold Storage Co.,, B. M. Behrends O., Inc, and Hills Brothers.
 Arrangements for the dinner were under the supervision of Mesdames c. P. Jenne, William Paul, Mae Kilroy, Pearl Burford and Ernes- tine Kilroy.
 Halloween Dance
 The next event on the club pro- gram is the annual Halloween Dance which will be given Satur- day, october 28, in the ballroom of the Eiks. p
 Miss Caroline D. Todd, last years president, is in charge of this af- fair. She will be assisted by Mrs Lorraine Johnson and Mrs. Jesta Zimmerman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
FUNERAL FOR kNUTE /
 HIlDRE AT AsT0RlA

Knute Hildre, pioneer Juneau hal ibut fisherman who passed away Sunday night in Seattle with a heart ailment, will be buried Thursday in Astoria, Oregon, according to ad- vices received here today.
 Astoria is Mrs. Hildre's home town and her husband had many friends in that Columbia River fishing port.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
 RETURNS FROM COURT

Although five pleas of guilty have shortened somewhat the work of the present term of District Court at Ketchikan, it appears likely that the term will last at least another month, U. s. Attorney William A. Holzheimer said today. He returned here from Ketchikan on the Alaska yesterday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
Legion Auxiliary
 Gathers Socially

A social meeting for the Am erican Legion Auxiliary members was held last night in the Dug out, with Mrs. George Gullufsen in charge of arrangements for the occasion.
 Bridge and pinochle was played during the evening with honers being won by Mrs. Florence Mutch and Mrs Olaf Bedding ;,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
10REILS COME BACK
 ' FROM GERMANY TRIP

w. L. Toren, former officer in the German army medical corps returned to Juneau with his wife on the steamer Alaska after sey- eral months in Germany and an absence from Juneau since May 1888. 5' ''e 2.
 ToreH told friends he left Ger many just before the present wal broke out" and considered himsel. mighty lucky"
 The Torells are registered at the Hotel Juneau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
PIONEERS PRESENT : BENEFIT SHOW AT
 COLISEUM TONIGHT

A benefit show at the Coliseum Theatre tonight will be one feature of the local observance of Alaska Day. The program is being present. ed by Igloo No 6, Pioneers of AL aska, to raise fund to erect a monument at the spot where Joe Juneau and Richard Harris land ed on Gastineau Channel and to put markers on the graves of the two founders. a