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Smyrna times., 1939-01-26
Y HIGHWAY PROJECTS
L. AlddletOwn to Warwick
iulee Grade Crossinos

H. " SA W ANAN
Il 'a'se Grade Crossings
vac Highway Commission
IT. lussday authorized S4oo,-
H. . construction, includ-
aige bridges in five
'1g sSSSgs elimination projects
! 4 ~VVO ~ road from Middle
T.'ck Tgalwlck' Nd. The Mid
y. ''lEiek road viii replace
fvsiase /, saiaeadamized road, the
! ~. Sat'a will be straighten-
l,..... .,s' Of the grade cross
J ,lon ,..S projects $4,000
n ,l'.., 9s'a entirely from feder-
ss,f,,ss ,suy allotted. Two will
%Ilo y where $4,000 will
49, Uus there is rebuilding
] pss. q the present bridge
H.. .llsylvania Railroad AZ
,o,la n seafOrd. The other
n, !. 4.1Iiuction of a similar
j Ele, ne railroad at what IS
tnas.' 'alS Crossing. An
) Sst., Crossing project is a
Ssnage over the Pennsv1a : !
st.ss oaa on the South Head
\" ",Ts Just south Of VIII WI
sso.1 VIII be over the
N ,aa \. spur that ,gr crossae .ae
h. I',Ast ] Street Cause
&l,at much larger bridge
eSs !os., year. The cutoff / !
'atz Boulevard =, .,ie
sss% %'lssts C. will consist Of y
ID s,,,. q parallel roaG. !.
Aplpg gag = at BridgevilIe
= n. = 0ls nearby guarded
saGiSoss0 ios sridgeville project eet
4 sls@0oV and the Wyomino
" sies slO. The only coslt-lts cost i
as's Sss prois,l Department II
tsasrs9',.'g"sy,;; way. This expense aSe
'lually by the raj. rail.
Smyrna times., 1939-01-26

Death of Miss Lizzie Lafferty
Miss Elizabeth Zebley Lafferty,
aged rs, one of Smyrna's good and
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
LIQUOR SALES LESS
IN MONTH AND YEAR
$26, 558.4O in December and
$191, 497 For 1888,
Figures Show

Liquor sales took a tumble both in
December and for the year 1898 as a
whole at Vance county's lone county
owned ABC store, compilations today
revealed. The comparison was made
with 1887, but the volume in botl,
reckonings was the lowest since the
store was opened in July, 1885.
Sales for the calendar year 1888
amounted to $191 ,497OO compared
with 1929, 388.2O for 1887 and SILL
100.18 in 1896. For the half year of
1885 total sales were $139, 966.5O.
December sales were 26,558 40
compared with SOL 1850 in 1887; $31 :
1855 in 1896 and $36,922.7O in De-
cember, 1885.
Two months of 1888 had the small
lest sales of any monthly periods of
the three and a half years the store
has been operated, dropping we'll be-
low $1,000. These were June and Au-
gust, but July last year was only a
few hundred dollars more.
On Christmas Eve day last month
the liquor store sold $3,922.90, and,
while comparative figures for the 9TH
er three years were not Immediately
available, it is believed that this fig
ure likewise represents a drop in Ii
UuOr transactions
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
ACTION ON DENTAL
FUND IS DEFERRED
Commissioners Make No
Appropriation; Deem
Der Taxes $6,947

No action was taken by the Vance
Board of County Commissioners Mon
day on a request made verbally to
that body in the forenoon by represen-
tatives Of parent-teacher groups for
funds to match State and Federal
money to provide a free dental clinic
in the schools of the county. Action
was deferred until some later date,
and the board adjourned late in the
afternoon to meet no more until the
regular first Monday in February,
unless by call of the chairman.
1t was said the women Of the PIT.
A. groups asked $500 of county funds
to match sufficient money available
from other sources to make the den
tai clinic possible for the remainder
of the 1889 school year.
The commissioners had little bust
ness of Importance for transaction
F. M. Dorsey, county tax collector, re-
ported December tax receipts of &c.
947.42 for the county, including cred
its for discounts and rebates and the
like
Reports from various county agen-
cies were received by the board and
filed, and bills were read and approx
ed for payment.
Adjournment was taken about 30
o'clock.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
SEVERAL CHARGES
.ONDOCKET REMOVED
Recorder Clements Has Two
Charges Today; Satur-
days Court Lengthy

In county court today, with Record
er r. E. Clements presiding, Grover
McGhee was convicted of possessing
corn whisky for the purpose of sale,
and was given six months on the
roads. He gave notice of appeal, and
bond was set at 5000.
Emmett alexander, Negro, was
given 80 days on the roads for ours
ing and threatening his wife, COM
mitment not ito issue upon payment
of the costs and Immediately moving
from his present premises.
Last Saturday, the court disposed
of number of cases on docket
The state took a mol pros with leave
as to June Alston, Negro, charged
with assault with a deadly weapon, a
pistol.
Dick Wilson, Armstead Arlington
and Herman Capps were declared not
guilty of a charge of larceny of meat.
w. M. Ayscue and Mrs. W. M. Avs
cue were not guilty of assault with a
deadly weapon.
A mol pros with leave was taken
by the state as to Boots Peace, Negro
charged with breaking and entering
and larceny and receiving.
Prayer for judgment was continued
until January IA, 1889 as to George
w. Allen, charged with non-support
of his wife.
Theodore Williams, Negro, was
charged with non-support, the case
moved to Warren county.
Ben Ayscue was given 80 days on
the roads for being drunk, disorderly
and assault, commitment not to is
sue upon payment of the costs.
The State took a mol pros in cases
of Dave Adkins, charged with lar
ceny from the person.; Macon Hunt,
highway robbery, and julius Bullock,
reckless driving.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
OFFICERS DESTROY
STILL, BEER, WHISKY
Also Find Grave Of New
Born Infant, But Nothing
Illegal Is About Death

Officers smashed 5O-gallon illicit
whisky still, poured out 100 gallons of
beer and seized half gallon of whisky
yesterday afternoon about $3.50
o'clock on the Townsville road ajbout
three miles from the city, and near
the home of Lawrence Abbott, accord
ing to j. c. Champion, ABC officer.
Near the still site, officers found a
freshly dug spot, thinking it con-
cealed whisky, excavated and found
the body of a new born child.
Coroner A. P. Paschall was called
and DR.. A. D. Gregg, county health
officer, was summoned. DR.. Gregg
stated today the child, between four
and five months old, was born pre-
maturely, and that his office had full
record of the case. A doctor attend
ed the mother rat birth, and nothing
was Illegal about the death of the
child. The premature child was Of
colored race, DR.. Gregg said.
No arrests were made by officers
at the time of the raid on the illicit:
whisky plant.
Abe Officers Champion and l.. A..
jackson, Constable Frank Gupton
and w. S. Strange, former deputy
sheriff, and Tom Newman were in
the raiding party
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
OXFORD WILL GET
ITS MAIL SUNDAY
Special Delivery Service Ar
ranged Between Hend-
erson And There

Sunday mail service, a convenience
and necessity denied Oxford citizens
since the sharp curtailment of train
service, is to be furnished by new
arrangement just completed, it was
learned today in post office circles.
The new service is to be furnished in
the afternoon augmenting that re-
Gently provided in the forenoon.
A new incoming delivery will reach
Oxford about o'clock in the after
noon, being served after the arrival
of Seaboard Southbound train Mo. 8
in Henderson. An outgoing mail for
trains both north and south through
Henderson will be furnished, with
the closing at p. m. in Oxford.
The new service has been provided
for Oxford following a recent barrage
OF letters from business and profess
sional people of Oxford, in which the
need for Sunday service in Oxford
fas set forth. Mail for Oxford has hith
erto been held in the Henderson post
office from Sunday afternoon until
Monday morning, with outgoing mail
held in the Oxford post office UNTIL
Monday morning, if posted after 1920
a. m. Sunday.
Last month new and better mail
service for Sunday morning was in
augurated between Henderson, OK
ford and Durham as result of the
discontinuance of the Sunday trip of
the Durham-Keysville Southern train.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
FOUR SMALL PLANES
FORCED DOWN HERE
Quartet Of Filters Enroute
To Miami Land East Of
City Late Yesterday

Four small Cub" cir planes were
forced down near here late yesterday
afternoon, when their gasoline supply
was exhausted, two of the ships set
ing down on the j. E. Gill farm, and
the other two coming to earth about
a mile and half away.
The planes were enroute to the All
American Air Races at Miami, Fla.
The planes remained overnight,
leaving about 7 o'clock this morning
The two planes that landed on the
Gill farm were flown by Bill Williams
and Bud Rubin, both of Philadelphia,
Pa, and they were the overnight
guests of H. ]. Parks, who lived near
the spot the filters landed Mr.. Parks
went TO their assistance when he saw
them land.
Arthur Apologize and Rodger Kir-
by, both of Hightstown, N. j., were
the pilots of the other ships, and they
remained in the city for the night.
The filters, who passed over Hen
derson, said they saw the air mark
er on top of the Carolina Bagging
Company plant at the southern edge
Of the city, this giving them their
location and enabled them to find a
landing place.
A strong head wind from Richmond
here caused the planes to use more
gas The ships were enroute to Ra-
leigh for stop overnight.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
FUNERAL HELD FOR
PROF. ADAMS SUNDAY

Funeral services were held ut the
United Presbyterian church on Nortl
Chestnut street Sunday afternoon for
the late Prof. r. II. Adams, of Hen
derson Institute for colored students
who died Friday of last week afte-
suffering a stroke of paralysis a week
previously. The services were in
charge of DR.. j. A. Cotton, head of
the Institute and pastor of the Unit
ed church assisted by Dr. L. F.. Grepg
pastor of the colorcd First Baptis;
church.
Prof. Adams was buried near hi,
homo north of the city lie had tauc','
mathematics at Henderson Institute
50 years after coming here from Mil
len, Ga. He was highly respected By
both races here and elsewhere. A Ia &c
crowd turned out for the final rites.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
M. E.. CONFERENCE SET
FOR TOMORROW NIGHT

The first quarterly conference of
the First Methodish Episcopal!
church will be held at the church
Wednesday evening at 7:3O, with DR..
j. H. Barnhart of Raleigh, presiding
elder, conducting,
All officials of the church were urg-
ed to be present and make reports.
There will be IA supper meeting for
the stewards at $3.50 o'clock, and
Chairman Fred Register has announc-
ed that the board will have supper
meetings each month this year. The
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
Defeat
Crievous To
Local Fans
Rarely Ever as Much
Gloom Resulted from
Something Not Direct
ly Part of City; Thou
sands Glued to Radios
Three Hours

"Im Sick" and "Are you as sick as
I amp"
That was the question asked more
often in Henderson today than per-
haps any other sas nearly every one
bemoaned the grievous defeat of
Duke University's great football team
by Southern California in the Rose
Bowl classic Monday in Pasadena,
Cal
Hopes had run so high, and there
feeling, even after Southern Cal. got
within striking distance of that I'M
crossed goal line, that somehow the
blue steel line would hold. And that
in itself did. 1t was the aerial attack
that turned the trick and did it so
quickly that Duke scarcely knew
what was going on and left them with
cut any oppor unity to recuperate.
The Duke alumni contingent in
Vance county is not rs larne as in
many other places in North Carolina,
but they yield to none in their 10y
atty to their alma mater. But pride
in Dukes great team knew no scho-
lastic bounds Monday Whatever
ones loyalty to college or university
there was pretty near unanimity in
support of the Duke Rose Bowl entry.
Moreover, there was no disposition
evident anywhere to criticize the
Blue Devils. That they put a marve-
lous game was the consensus of
opinion. Wallace Wades comment
that it took four teams to beat Duke
was accepted as fact here Admirers
of the wonder team of 1898 lost none
of their pride and were none-the-less
in q mood for congratulations to the
team that came within a few seconds
of tops in the Pasadena classic. They
would like to give them even now
another such welcome, only more so,
as that by some 1000 Henderson citi-
zens, led by the high school band, on
that Sunday afternoon two months
ago when the team detrained here
from the north after walloping SYRIA
cuse q to O. The. feeling is now, as
it was then, that it is a great team,
one rejecting abundant credit upon
itself, it's own alma mater, the State
of North Carolina and the South.
And that's how. Henderson feels
about Duke in, defeat the same as
when it was carrying on with a goal
line uncrossed. arr,
thousands who were glued to their
radios for the tire, hours of the
game left them in. sorrow, and the
uptown section seemed as If en-
shrouded in a pail of gloom.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
w. r. TURNER is ON :
KIWANIS COMMITTEE

w. r. Turner, retiring president of
the Henderson Kiwanis club, has been
named a member of the inter-club re-
lations committee of the Carolinas
district of Kiwanis International. it
was learned here today. Turner, who
hands over the gavel of the local club
next Friday night to Clarence E.
Greene, was appointed to the State
position by Richard E. Thigpen, of
Charlotte. district governor of the
Carolinas.
Thigpen said, in announcing the ap-
pointment, along with others, that
Kiwanis clubs in the two states would
place special emphasis in 1889 on cit
izenship activities.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
125 FEWER DEEDS
RECORDED IN 1888
Total Is 381, Against SOC.
In 1887; December
Off By Half

Real estate transactions in Vance
county, as judged by deeds recorded
in the office of the register of deeds,
were less by 125 in 1888 than they
were in 1887 it was revealed today in
a compilation. The total for last year
was $751; compared to SOC in the pre-
vious year.
In December there were % papers,
less than half the total of So in De-
cember, 1887. May was the only month
last year in which more transfers
were recorded than in the correspond
ing month of 1887, with % in May
1898, as against 26 in the month in
1887.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page Four

1. Name The sixth President of the
u. S.
2. Is the planet Mars larger than the
earth?
3. What is the common name for the
German shepherd dog, that strong
ly resembles the wolf?
A. Who lis DR.. Hjalmar Schacht?
5. Does sound travel faster in water
than in Dir?
6. Where are the Finger Lakes?
z Which is the tallest animal?
8. In which county IS the Brahma-
putra river?
9. On which continent did the great
religions of the world originate?
10. How many inches are in one rod?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
MRS. THOMPSON HAS
FREAK EAR OF CORN

Mrs. J. H. Thompson, route 2.
Henderson, toby exhibited a freak
oar of corn at the Daily Dispatch Of
fee. The. ear was more or less nor
NAL, except for numerous smaller
oars surrounding the matured ear.
Mrs. Thompson also stated that
neither oddNy was at her home, her
vat.
The cat opens and closes screen
doors whenever it desires to enter
or leave the home.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
Au-Time Record High
In Post Office Income
1888 Income $53,87819, or $2,277.46 Gain
Over $51, 6OO73 in 1897; December Receipts
Up $527 for Total of Sc, $3.50

An all-time record high in receipts
for any calendar year was written up
by the Henderson post office during
1888, Postmaster j. r. league an
nounced today The years total vol
ume was $53,S7819 compared will,
$51,6OO.73, a gain of $2,277.46, or APP
proximately five percent.
The total would hav been even
more, both as to gross receipts and
as to percentage, but for decline Of
some $3.50 in November under the
same month of 1887. 1t was the first
time in nearly three years that any
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03

single month had fallen under the
comparative month of the previous
year.
December receipts showed a remark
able jump over December, 1887, with
last month amounting to $6,856.6O, or
$527.98 over the Sc 32S.62 for the same
month in the previous year. 1t was the
biggest month the local office ever
had in it's entire history, so far as
shown by records Immediately avail
able. An unusually heavy Christmas
volume shot up the income of the of
flee
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
MARRIAGE PAPER TO
RICHMOND COUPLE

One marriage license was issued at
the Vance Registry office yesterday.
The paper went to Edgar Lewis
Schneider and Hazel Mildred Dillon,
both OF Richmond, Va.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1889

supper Wednesday night will be free,
served by some of the ladies of the
church. DR.. Barnhart will be a spe-
cial guest for the supper, and Clar-
ence S. Finch, newly nominated ste
ward will he indicted into office at
the quarterly conference
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03
TWO REALTY DEEDS
PLACED ON RECORD

Two realty deeds were recorded
with the Vance Registry yesterday.
E. B. Taylor, trustee, sold Riggan
Hunt, ct al, for $40 and considerations
sc 3-4 acres of land in the county.
For $40 and considerations, J. J.
Edwards, ct al, sold S. w. Oakley, 6.8
acres on the Dabney-W WILLIAMSBURG
load.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03

New York police received requests
to curb activities of autograph hunt
ers who flock to the theatre district
And spoil all that fun-for the actors?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-03

The day after a New York man
bought gun he routed two robbers.
Suggesting a theme for an advertise
ment-by a drug store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
VARIETY PROGRAM
 COMES TO WATR

News of a half hour variety pro- gram to begin within the next few weeks was released by the program department of station WATR today. This is only one of the many new features being planned to supple ment the program releases of the combined Mutual, Colonial and Yankee networks which will be car- ried locally by WATR with the ad- vent of full time operation, tenta- lively set for Feb. 18th.
 Several Connecticut favorites are scheduled to be heard on the pro- gram, with variety of new talent to be introduced from time to time. Those already lined up for the first program are the Pine Valley Drift CTS, popular instrumental group: The Three D's, vocal trio; Ann Dell Crosse. blues singer; and Singing Bill with his guitar. The variety show will have Jimmie Parker as emcee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
Weddings
DISAPPOINTMENT

Miss Veronica Mary Marene of Walnut street, daughter of John Marena of Pittsburg, Pa, and Louis J. DiPietro, son of MT. and Mrs. Andrew DiPietro of Walnut street, were married yesterday morning at St. Lucys church. Rev. Felix Scog- 10 united the couple In marriage and offiated at the nuptial mass.
 The bride wore a gown of white satin, made with a high neckline, banded in twisted satin studded with small pearls. The sleeves were long and fitted and the train, which was long was shirred. She wore @ silk tulle veil, falling to full length from a cap of satin, embroidered in seed pearls, She carried a prayer book trimmed with orchids and valley lilies. Miss Antoinette Angelia Di- Pietro a sister of the bridegroom was maid of honor, and Anthony Rocco Diorio the bridegrooms cousin served as usher.
 Miss DiPietro was gowned in wood rose moire taffeta. It had tiered and circular skirt. The neckline was cut sweetheart style and the sleeves were short and puffed. It was made with a jacket. Her doll hat, of rose taffeta, was of a matching shade. It was trimmed with flowers and velvet ribbon and she carried a Colonial bouquet. The bridegroom's mother wore black crepe trimmed in silver and black accessories. Her corsage was of gardenias.
 A reception was held at Waverly inn. MT. DiPietro and his bride left later for wedding trip to New York and Pittsburg. The bride wore for travel black crepe dress with a white collar and a white trimmed jacket. Her coat was black pony skin and she wore black accessories. When they return they will reside at 323 Walnut street. The bride is @ graduate of South Hills high school, Pittsburg. MT. DiPietro is Crosby graduate. The occasion also marked the 30th anniversary of the bride- groom's parents. Mrs. DiPietro is the former Josephine Diorio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
Personal = SOCIAL ACTIVITIES = Weddings
Elm bIem GiUen .ToR. And P. Club

The local Business and Profess sional Women's club celebrated the 20th anniversary of the National Federation of Business and Profess sional Women at a meeting held last evening at their club rooms at 296 West Main street. An emblem was presented to the club in separate parts by Mrs. Mabel Bachmann, Miss Ruth Parker, Mrs. Mabel Jor- dan, Mrs. Catherine c. Williams and Miss Ruth Liebeck.
 Mrs. Mary Doyle Camp was in charge of arrangements for the meeting and was assisted by Mrs. George Brown, Mrs. Margaret Tole- man, Isabel Hinckley, Ruby Weed and Miss Anna Platt.
 The guests of honor during the meeting were: Josephine Somers, Isabel Hinckley, Helen Downey and Isabelle Bradley all of whom have birthdays during the month of Jan- uary. The birthday observation was in charge of Miss Anna Platt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
TRUE STORY HOUR
 B WEEKS MORE

Doc Sellers Is currently telling the story of a girl who says T Wouldn't Marry Him Until" in the popular True Story program, heard over WATR, Monday through Friday, at 9:45 a. m.
 Although the program was origi- nally scheduled to expire next week 1t has proven so popular with local listeners that the series has been renewed for another thirteen weeks.
 Doc Sellers. star of the True Story program is keeper of a gen. eral store who pauses long enough each day to present his absorbing stories to listeners in dramatized form, each one continuing for an average of 10 episodes. The program Is sponsored at present by several Waterbury laundries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19
Classical Music Tonight
WATR PROGRAMS
 1l9O Kilocycles

4;00--Onf The Record. 4:30-1'wo Keyboards. 4:i5-"Book n Week"-Margery
 Graham. 5:00--Lawrence Salerno < Piano. 5:l5-uncle Harry. 5!30--Bocal News. b;45-Melody Revue. G;00-Yankee News. G:l5--Supper Melodies. G30-Spotlight Revue. Gi5-Ray Fitzpatrick Reports
 The News. 7:00--Slgn Off 7;50-Breakfast Party; tn evass
 Family. S.OO-HankCc News, S;l6--Nlurning Musicale. S;30--Andy Jacobsons Rhythm. 9!00-Moruing DeVotions. Si5---S Shoppers Guide. 9;45--Doc Sellers True Stories. 10:00 Shoppers Guide. l0:a0--John Metcalfo's Choir Loft. 10i5--Mornlng Bnzaur with Mari
 lyn Dale. Crackers. ll'SO--Iin Pan Alley Goes To 11;45-Bide Dudley's Theater Club. l2:O0-uoonday Musicale. F. M. l2:l5--Melodlc Moments. l2:30-W Waterbury Democrat News t245-lt's Dance Time! l:00-Yankee News, 1:l5--pacitlc Paradise. l;S0-A Way of Living. 1i6-lloy Flynn, Songs. 2'00-Nlcws of the News. 2;i5-As You Like IL. 2:30-Pinnolugy-- Romeo Delilno. 2H6-Treasures in Melody. 3.00--Marriage License Romanees 3;l6-Frank Nanny. Tenor. 3.30-The Cats and the Fiddle, 3:4t-"Bookshelf" with Lou Elm
 mcrnun,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-19

East now cashed the ace and king of hearts. He then led the diamond three, and played the seven from dummy. North could make no satis- factory choice. To refuse to win would give access to the dummy and obvious discards on the queen and jack of hearts for an overtrick, as North could count the East hand. To win created an entry to the rum- my for spade discards. Choosing the lesser of evils, North took ms trick and East now took the rest of the tricks and with them his contract of five.
 Copyright, 1888, NEA Service. Incl