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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
PERFORMANCE ON THE POND.

Like ebony figuriness upon polish.
ed table
Four COWS stand in a row upon the
ice,
Toes front, beaks straight, in tailor
ed sable
They come to life and march with
steps precise.
A sea gull circling far above has
seen them,
Lights on the ice, and shuts her
lovely wings,
Stands motionless, a snowy form be-
tween them;
With promise of a dance the wood
wings sings.
There is clash of cymbals! Ice is
cracking
The crows fly off, the lady sea gull
sits,
Still, beautiful, though evidently
lacking
The talent of the damseuse, and the
wits.
Green hang the curtains of the pine
trees,
Green and gray-green the polished
floor,
Lovely and delicate the clinking
music.
Through rifted clouds the flood
lights pour.
At last the sea gull spreads her
wings to Westward:
With plumage rosy in the sunset
light
She moves as if blown along by
music,
Rises, turns on the wing, is lost to
sight.
Edith Benedict Halves.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Dutch Supper Had By
Junior WOmamS Club

cussed the bicycle school which is
planned for next week. In connec-
ton with the safety drive begun on
March 6 here, Ronald Hocutt, State
Safety Chairman, and his secretary,
Mrs. Flythe, of Raleigh, will return
next week to Henderson and give in
struction to bicycle riders on the
proper way to ride.
It was announced that the local
club has become a member of the
General Federation of Woman's
Clubs, which is the national or
ganization.
Mrs. Talmadge Hoyle announced
that the club will sponsor the movie
"Cafe Society," at the Stevenson
Theatre Thursday and Friday, March
% and "a, and she distributed tickets
for it.
Mrs. Talmadge Hoyle, as incoming
president, was elected delegate and
page to the State Convention, to be
held in Raleigh April TO-
The theme of the decorations was
built around the State Convention.
Strips of white and green crepe
paper down the center Of the tables
formed highway, over which small
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16

About fifty members Of the Junior
Woman's club and several guests
attended the Clutch" supper of the
club, which took the place of its re-
gular meeting, held Wednesday
evening at o'clock in the dining
room of the Capitol Cafe.
Miss Nancy Cox, of Raleigh, State
President of the Juniors, was guest
speaker and gave an interesting talk
on the work of the Junior clubs in
the State. She emphasized the i'm
portance ), of the clubs working to-
gether, and expressed the hope that a
large number of the Henderson club
could attend the State Convention in
April She was introduced by Mrs.
Waddell Gholson, District Fedora
ton President.
Miss Lucille Stott, of Raleigh, sec
rotary of the Juniors, spoke of the
work being done among the blind.
Miss Doshia Richards, president Of
the Oxford club, brought greetings
from that club, and introduced the
incoming president, Miss Louise JEFF
freys, who was also present
During short business session fol-
lowing dinner, Mrs. E. A. Latta dis
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
B. p. w. Club Meet
At Perry Library

The Business and Professional
Women's club met Tuesday night in
the Perry Memorial Library for their
monthly meeting, with Miss Annie
Marshall Lemay presiding.
A number of routine matters were
discussed. The treasurer reported the
granting of one small loan for edu-
catlonal purposes. One new member.
Miss Louise Nelson, was received.
The visit to see the legislature in
session was again discussed and the
chairman was instructed to choose
the most expedient time for the trip.
An invitation was received from
the Burlington club to join them in
their annual banquet at the Ala
nance hotel, Burlington, the last of
the month, and it is hoped that sew
eral cars can go for the event.
Miss Grace Galbraith program
chairman, presented the program for
the evening. Mrs. Dawn Shearon
spoke on "a Lean Purse" Her talk
was very Informative and ably pre-
sented. She closed with very sig
nificant story "The Seven Cures for
a Lean Purse. Mrs. Nettie Allen
had as her subject investments for
the frugal person, and she gave a
line talk with some very good sug-
gestions.
The clubs programs, which this
year have been on "Your Business
and Nine, have proved interesting
and helpful. All talks are given by
local members.
A "hit and MISS supper is being
planned for next month but the US
ual program will be given. The club
is now reaching high level for
membership, and all meetings are
we'll attended.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Miss Virginia Wilson
Bride Of John Burton

Miss Virginia Wilson became the
bride of John E. Burton, Of Wash
ington, D. c., in a ceremony per-
formed Wednesday morning at II
o'clock in the Methodist Protestant
parsonage, on Charles street. The
brides pastor, Rev. T. J. Whitehead,
heard the, vows. Only few intimate
friends and relatives of the couple
witnessed the ceremony.
Mrs. Burton wore a black and rose
ensemble, with black accessories.
Her corsage was Of shell pink carna-
TONS
Immediately following the we'd
ding, the couple left on trip through
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16

the Valley of Virginia, after which
they will go to Washington, where
they plan to make their home.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
Flora Beckham Wilson and the late
John E. Wilson, of this city. She is
a graduate of Henderson high school,
and for several years has held a
position with Leggett's Department
Store.
Mr.. Burton is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred James Burton, of Norlina.
After graduating in engineering from
State College, he went to Washing
ton, D. c., where he has lived for
the past few years.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16

cars and trucks were running, and
at intervals there were signposts.
showing the distance to the conven-
ton. Each members place was de-
signated by a card with the picture
OF car on it. A low bowl of mixed
spring flowers conferred the speak
er's table, and flower arrangements
were placed at intervals down the
U-shaped table,
Mrs. Lee Marbury, president of
the club, presided, and greeted the
members and the guests.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Chorus Is Feature
Dress Rehearsal

One of the features of the show.
Dress Rehearsal" to be given Fri
Gay afternoon and evening by the
hlWanls club, will be the American
beauty Chorus, executed by prom
lnent business and professional
men in Henderson. The chorines
Will be led through their PAGES by
Elliot G. Shaw. Other members of
the group are w. B. Hight, J. B..
Gee, E. C. Glenn, F. M. Dorsey, E. o.
Falkner, c. o. Seifert, and j. w.
Beck.
Colorful crimson and black "can-
can costumes will be worn by the
chorus. These men are busy per-
fectlng their tap routine and their
number bids fair to be the outstand-
ing specially of the comedy.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Dabney News
MISS CORNAE MATTHEWS


Miss Opaleigh O'Brien spent the
past week end with Miss Betsy KEEL
~ at NOrlina.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Matthews and
children were the Saturday night
'uests of Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Will
hanson.
MIoo Mary Priscilla Harper was
the week end guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Harper.
Rev. j. d. Crawford was the Sun
day dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Buell. Glover.
Miss Elizabeth Barker spent Mon
1av in Raleigh.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. M. Boyd and
daughter, Margaret, were the Sun
day afternoon guests of Mrs. Ada
Ellington.
Miss Larue Harper was the Sun
day dinner guest of Miss Frances
Boyd.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Guests Here.

Tommy Crudup had as his guests
yesterday Mason Blanford, Amber
Brown, Fred Darlington, and Bill
Langhorne, all of Richmond, Va, and
his house guest for spring holidays
is Buddy Head, of Lynchburg, Va.
They are all students at V. E. S., in
Iynchburg.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Comes from E. C.. T. c..

Miss Alice Harrison, who attends
E. C. T. c., in Greenville, was ex-
pected to arrive today for the spring
vacation of the school, She will visit
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. G.. Har-
riSOn.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Entertain Club.

Mrs. A. A. Zollicoffer, Mrs. W. S.
Corbitt, Mrs. E. F. Parham, and Mrs.
Jere P. Zollicoffer will entertain the
West End Garden club Saturday aft
ernoon at $3.50 o'clock at the West
End Country club.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Miss Bum Comes.

Miss Annie Hyman Bum, who at
tends st. Mary's School, in Raleigh,
came yesterday to visit her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Bum, for the
spring holidays.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Here for Vacation.

Miss Elvira Cheatham is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joel T.
Cheatham, at 'Belwood" on the Ok
ford road, for the st. Mary's spring
holidays.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
CHURCH SOCIETIES
ANNOUNCEMENT

the "Dress Rehearsal" which will be
shown at the High School audito-
rum Friday evening, and all menu
bers are requested to attend the
show instead.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Visits HarriSOnS.

Mrs. R. C. Harrison, Jr., and little
daughter, Nanette, of Williamson,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. r. c.. Har-
rison, at their home on William
street.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Here for Several Days.

Miss Billie Rose is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Rose for sew
eral days. She is a student at st.
Mary's School, in Raleigh.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Here from st. Mary'S.

Miss Mary Sue Newell, daughter
of DR.. and Mrs. H. A. Newell, has
arrived from st. Mary's School, in
Raleigh, for the spring holidays.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
KIWANIS MEETING OFF
FOR DRESS REHEARSAL

The regular weekly luncheon
meeting of the Kiwanis club will
not be held Friday evening, due to
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
In Serious Condition.

M OC1 1OUO VU1IttICIU1Is
Mrs. P. w. Rowland, who under
went an operation at Duke hospital
yesterday, was said today to be in a
much more serious condition than
was at first believed Mr.. Rowland
and Mrs. j. r. Rankin returned to
Durham to her beside today.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
MARRIAGES, PARTIES
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Choir Practice

The Young Peoples choir of the
First Methodist church will meet to-
night at 7:45 o'clock at the church.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
the Sick
UndergOeS Oneration

UndergOeS Operation.
George Herring, who underwent an
operation in Duke hospital, Durham,
last Tuesday, was said today to be
doing very nicely.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Visit in Durham.

Mrs. George Herring and Mrs. Erie
Kreidt spent yesterday in Durham
visiting Mr.. Herring, who is patient
at Duke hospital.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
REALTY DEED.

AL B. Wester, ct al, sold Pompey
J. Jones lots in the Dunn property
in the only deed filed with the Vance
registry yesterday. The transfer was
made for $40 and considerations.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Has AppendectOmy.

1IdS hpptNUCCCOm1y.
Miss Patsy McCallum, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. McCallum, op-
Grated on at Maria Parham hospital
last night for appendicitis, was said
today to be getting along as well as
could be expected.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Circle Meeting Tonight.

Circle No. of the Congregational
Christian Missionary Society will
meet tonight at o'clock at the home
Of Mrs. j. W. Abbott.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-16
Birth of DAUGHTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Kittren an
nounce the birth of Z IL 10.
daughter, Martha Lee, on Sunday,
March II, at their home at Hender-
son route /.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

Q crate of eggs, bail 1t out without protective packing and not break an egg. Sides of beef, mail clothing, vegetables, flour, canned goods and even dynamite are handled in a similar manner. tossed unceremon- iously from the plane to be picked up from snowbanks below.
 Supplies are ordered by forest service short wave radio or tele- phone. A trapper who runs short of supplies hikes to the nearest forest lookout station and sends in his or der. Johnson drops 1t from the sky a short time later.
 From Cascade and Landmark to Mackay bar, Stypnite and over the Montana border Johnson knows every mountain and valley. His base Is usually Missoula, Mont, or Boise.
 Service Began in 1928
 Virgil Adalr, Lewiston pilot start. cd the winter airplane delivery sery- Ice into the primitive area in 1928 Ray Fisher, Missoula, Mont, had 1t a week and then was killed when he flew into the side of moun- tain. Bill Gowen of Boise held the mail contract for a time and lost 1t to Johnson.
 Johnson spends his summer months flying for the forest service He flies through smoke and ashes to bring supplies in an hour to fire fighting crews far up in the moun- tains where 1t would take days to bring supplies by pack horse, the only other means.
 Tired of an early transforming career in aviation, Johnson settled down to run @ gasoline station in Missoula and have a quiet life. But aviation was in his blood and he started a private flying service. He bid for the mail contract Into the primitive area and thus started on the most hazardous flying job in the nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
FOREMEN'S ASSN.
 PLANNING PARTY

The Chase Foremen's association will hold Christmas party for children at the Central YMCA Dec. l6. Each youngster attending the party win be obliged to bring an article of canned goods, which will be turned over to the Lincoln House association for distribution among the needy.
 Tlae children will receive gifts. There will be music and entertain inent.
 William Caligan, president Of the association, is head of the commit- tee in charge, with Paul Peterson committee are. John Lawlor, John general chairman. Others on the Nordick, James Hynes, Claude Seiple, Clarence Milleh, John Babin Irving Tucker, Rudolph Majewsk, l Harry Gordon, Richard Benson, Robert Smith. Frank Hennessy Clarence Nichols, John Baker, Otto Bonaker and William Clark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
PARSIFAL' THEME OF EVENING COURSE
Synthesis of Great Wag. merriam Drama to Be Of.
 fered Tonight

Music-lovers of Waterbury need not make a pilgrimage to Bayreuth in order to hear Richard Wagner's "Parsifal," because a symphonic sym thesis of the great music-drama, recorded by Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia orchestra will be played at this evenings Learning to-Listen" music class, to be given in the music room of the Bronson Library, from ' to 9 o'clock. The con- cert will include "The Prelude" to "Parsifal" and the music of the Good Friday Spell" (Act 8.
 In response to the many requests by students of the class, for com positions by masters already studied on previous programs, this evenings concert will also feature the music of "the father of music" Johanm Sebastian Bach. His Concerto in c Major will be the initial offering of the concert. This composition is re- coredd by Artur and Karl Ulrich Schnabel presiding at two pianos, with the London Symphony orches- tra conducted by Adrian Boult.
 A weekly memory test, in which the students are asked to identify a selection heard on an earlier Learn ng-to-Listen" program, will be held an dthe students will be asked to give several facts regarding the com position. All class members may par- ticipate and those showing a high score will be eligible for the instru- mentation-quiz to follow.
 The instrumentation-quiz, started sevearl weeks ago, has proved very popular, in addition to helping the members of the class to become mu- sically alert to tone color and the various voices of the symphony or- chestra.
 A red-seal record is awarded to the winner of the instrumentation-quiz The public is invited to attend the concetrs given without charge Mon- day and Tuesday evening at the Bronson library, where the muses of literature and music blend with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

He provides their only contact with the outside world during six long winter months.
 The pioneer families live in small communities or singly, spread out over i,087 900 acres of mountain ous, heavily -timbered wilderness unpierced by any road, in the cen- tral part of Idaho. Many of their teen age children never have seen an automobile but they know John" sons plane we'll
 Miners, trappers, forestry workers and their families rely on John- sons skill and daring to provide their mall, food and medical sup plies through the winter. These modern frontier folk are showed in from October through March each year, unable to reach civilization by horseback, their normal means of transportation.
 Dog Team In Competition
 Dog team, snowshoes ana skis are the only alternatives to Johnson $ plane as a means of winter trans portation for them. A dog team driven by a grizzled old frontiers man, "Blacky" Wallace of Big Creek provides Johnson's airline with its only competition.
 Johnson is called upon frequent ly to rescue an expectant mother, a hunter shot accidentally or a woodsman injured by a falling tree He carries them to civilization lr his plane and can't understand why people make fuss over him about 1t. To him 1t is just part of his job
 The U. s. forest service provides the airports. Landing fields are ex- tremely small, little more than mountain meadows with stumps cleared of, or river sandbars with the rocks removed. He frequently lands on these with a capacity load of heavy mining machinery.
 Johnson loses one or two planes each year in crashes. He uses Ford tri-motors because they carry a tremendous load and land short he says. To fly down narrow moun- tain gorges and over snow-capped peaks nearly every day of the six month period isn't easy. he admits.
 Parachutes Land Supplies
 Supplies are dropped from the planes in parachutes. Pliers say Johnson can hook @ parachute on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
HOLY DAY TO BEI
 OBSERVED FRIDAY
Forty Hours Devotion at Immaculate Conception;
 Adult Course Announced

Announcement of services for the holyday of obligation which will be observed Friday was made in local Catholic churches yesterday. The holyday is the Feast of the rm- maculate Conception.
 The Forty Hours devotion opened at the Church of the Immaculate Conception yesterday at the Il o'clock mass. It will be concluded with services and Q procession to- morrow morning.
 A novena in honor of the rm- 11laculate Conception, winch began Thursday night, will end with exer- cises Friday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev. Har- old o. Boyd, o. F., is in charge of the flovena.
 Plans have been announced for adult education courses which will be available to local Catholics be- ginning Jan. 8. The lectures will be given at the Waterbury Catholic high school each Monday night, with classes at 8 and 9 o'clock.
 The courses to be offered are as follows:
 Ethics, Principles of Right Liv- ing" by Rev. Raymond J. Kennedy pastor of St. John of the Cross church, Middlebury; Marriage, Its Nature and Problems" by Rev. Pat rick W. Flynn, pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel; "The Life-Giving Sacraments, by Rev Bernard J. Foster, assistant pastor of St. Patrick's church; "The Holy Sacrifice of the mass" by Rev James F. Woods, curate at the Church of SS. Peter and Paul; "Fundamentals of Catholic Belief, , by Rev. George F. Reilly, assistant pastor of the Church of the Im- maculate Conception.
 Others will be Religion, Based on Reason and Revelation" by Rev Joseph E. Donnelly: assistant pas- tor of St. Thomass church "The Bible, Its Origin and Contents" by Rev. Alfrd J. Cabitor, curate at st Joseph's church; Church History by John P. Kinney, Crosby high school teacher: "The Catholic Church and Social Problems" by Mrs. Frank P. McEvoy: and Cath ollie Literature" by Miss Mary H. Dwyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
WIN CASH PRIZES
 WEEKLY AWARDS
RULES

l. Beginning Friday, Nov. 24th. and continuing to Thursday, Dec 14th, there will appear daily, in The Christmas Shoppers Guide superflous or misplaced words, in each of ads appearing pages and g. These words chosen from the 36 word sentence printed below.
 2. This contest will be divided into weekly pc. riOds of days each; each period beginning Friday and closing the following Thursday. Each of the 36 words will appear just once during the week. Every Friday new contest will begin and new 36 word sentence will be printed.
 8. To compete for weekly prizes, you must find the 6 ads each day in which one of the superfluous words appear, clip each ad and underline or mark the word. Wait until you have the complete set of S6 ads and then assemble them in some novel manner. Mail or bring your entries to Christmas Contest Edtor at the Office of The Waterbury Democrat
 4. Each weeks contest closes on Thursday night and all entries for that week must be received not later than the following Saturday
 5. Each week. three prizes of $5, $2 and $1 re. spectvely, will be awarded to the three persons who submit the neatest and most novel correct entries.
 6. Every Tuesday, the winners of the previous weeks contest will be announced. The decisions of the judges will be final.
 z. This contest is open to all but employees of The Democrat and members of their families.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
TURNER'S ENTERTAIN
 HARTFORD GROUP

A varied program was offered at Turn hall on North Main street yesterday by the Waterbury Turn CTS, with members of the Hartford Turnverein as their guests. The two groups joined in e calisthenic drill and gymnastic exhibition.
 Following the exhibition program, dinner was served. Dancing and en- tertainment were enjoyed last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

artistic illumination and floral deco rations, creating Q congenial atmos- phere for quiet-listening.
 "Learning-to-Listen, conducted by Walden Trimble and Paulette Wolo- zin, is sponsored by the Bronson Li- hrary and the Adult Education Pro- gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

been announced at Washington by the State Department.
 MT. Chase. who has been in the diplomatic service for some years, is now visiting relatives in Water bury. Accompanying him are his wife and son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
WILD AND w0ozEx

Vivid elimpses of Nc ada's best known city in the days when 1t was Q wild and woolly mining camp are given in RKO Radios 'sReno,y -co- starring Richard Dix and Gail Pas- rick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
SnOw-LOcked Area Gets
 Daily Supplies By Plane
By WILLIAM McMENAMIN United Press Staff Correspondent

Ida Dec 4-UP)Robert Johnson pilot daily flies his moored plane the flying jobs in the world.
 egged mountain peaks landing certain deah to supplies to 600 snowbound families Ida
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
Augustus Chase
 Going To Manchuria

Transfer of Augustus Sabln Chase from his post as consul ct Canton, China, to Darien, Manchuria, has
Evening star., 1939-03-27

MotOrist: Help the pedestrian
and protect yourselves.
Evening star., 1939-03-27

said today. That's no peanuts.
Some of these boys have been
squealing for economy on relief.
want to see how sincere they are"
House Approval Seen.
Opponents of the parity fund ex-
pressed hope that a sizable portion
Of the farm-city group would follow
MI. Sabath's example, but sponsors
remained confident that the House
would approve the money.
The parity payments are intended
to place farm income on par
with the prices of articles which
farmers buy. They would be in
addition to s5OO.OOOOO0 for regular
benefits under the administration S
agricultural program.
Economy advocates in the Sem
ate were pessimistic about the
chances of holding down either
the farm or the relief appropria-
ton. Well-informed sources said
Vice President Garner had dropped
his demand that farm payments
be curbed.