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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
NEW YORK CURB
Behind The Lines
YD Units Meet

Mrs. Cell Kerins presided at . joint meeting of vigneulles post and auxiliary, Yankee Division Veterans association, at the state Armory last night. The organiza- ton voted endorsement of the presidents birthday ball, which will be held at Hamilton Park pavilion Jan. 30.
 The business meeting was fol- lowed by a social program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
Zindah Grotto

Members of zindah Grotto will enjoy a roast beef dinner at 6 o. clock tonight at Masonic temple. The dinner will be followed by a business meeting at 8 o'clock.
 The Zindah Grotto band will play, and the patrol will drill.
 A Mystery Night" will be held Friday night, the performers in- cluding LeRoi, and Bill Williston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18

is to bring to the gathering the pressing problems confronting Flu ropean Jewry, and the program the Joint Distribution Committee has promulgated in it's behalf.
 Realizing the tragic plight ot mll- lions of persecuted, oppressed Jews in Central and Eastern Europe, and the urgent need for increased as- distance to these distressed minor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
Nab Woman Driver

Alyina Tyrrell, 42. of FED. 2, Litchheld, was arrested on Q charge Of reckless driving ct noon today by Motor PatroIman John Murphy. following an accident near Huntington avenue bridge The operator of the other car was Raymond Palmer, of Cornwall avenue.
 The Litchfield woman was noti- ned to appear in Waterbury city court tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
Naomi Chapter

Naomi chapter, Order of East ern Star, initiated several candi- dates at a meeting last night at Masonic temple. The meeting was followed by a card party.
 Feb. 2 was selected as the date for the annual hobby show, salad bridg,, supper and entertainment. The program will be held at Tenn pie hall and will begin at p. m.
 Visiting patrons and matrons will be honored at a meeting Feb. 21.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18

since they avoid the hustle and hustle of many busy cities. These routes likewise save time and enable the traveller to reach their objective with considerably less effort and in better shape to enjoy the anticipat- ed vacation in the South
 Free highway maps showing these routes may be had without cost by writing the Travel Editor of the Waterbury Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
Adelheide Lodge

Officers of Adelheide lodge, Daughters of Hermann, were in- stalled at the 39th anniversary celebration last night in Turn hall. Mrs. Emil Mark is the new presi- dent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
D. A. V. Units

Plans for 8 dance and cake and candy sale at Speedwell hall, Feb. it were made last night at . Joint meeting of the Waterbury chapter and auxiliary, Disabled American War Veterans.
 The committee in charge in- cludes Michael Callahan, chair man. Joseph BaFibeau, Joseph Cra- pentier, Alfred Ciprlano, Kenneth Tr0wbridge, Ernest Massicotte, Au- gust 'Flaherty, Alfred Sumpf, Will liam O'Connor, Martin Mattson, James MartoBe, Waiter Overt0n and William Murray.
 Commander Henry Barry and Walter Overton will visit Inc U. s. Veterans hos i' at Newiag- ton tonight. The ao viii hold a card party Frida. Dls Inc home of Mrs. Josegl .ne, 423 East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
Sons of the Legion

The newly organized Sons of the American Legion Squadron elected its first officers last night, naming Walter L. Angle, Jr., as captain. Other officers chosen were Daniel Mahaney, Jr., first lieutenant; William Harrington, Jr., second lieutenant; Daniel Haude, finance officer; James Dwyer, adjutant; George McDuff, Jr., selgeant-at-arms; John Clark, historian; John Milville, chaplain.
 Assisting in the organization work is an American Legion com- mittee, composed of William Dwyer, Charles Milville, Comman- der George Karnofsky, Chester Haude and John Clark.
 The organizations charter will be held open for @ short time, in order tha; additional members may have the opportunity to enroll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
C0LDEST OF 1889

Boston, Jan. 18-(UP)-This was the coldest day of 1899 in Boston. At 7;30 a. m. the temperature was IA, two degrees under the previous low, recorded Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
Harmony Lodge

Harmony lodge, A. F. & A. M, will confer the entered appren- tice degree at a meeting tomor- row night at the Masonic temple. Members of other Masonic groups have been invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18

thence to this letter as was &C., corded the news items to which objection is here made.
 Very truly yours,
 T. J. LONDON,
 Superintendent of Schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
CONNECTICUT SECURITIES
 The R. '. Griggs Co.
PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS
INDUSTRIAL STOCKS

INDU0INIHL 04OOk>0
 Ann. Hardware Co.,. 27h 29M Arrow Hart & Hege.,. 371a 39M Bristol Brass Corp. com. 36
 Colts Pat. Fire Arms Go. 85 88 Eagle Lock Go. ...... 13 16 Eastern Malleable Iron. 10 Landers, Frary & Clark 27 29 N. Brit. Mach. Co. com. 24 26 North & Judd Mfg. Co.,. 24 26 Peck, Stow & Wilcox Go. 6h 8R Remington Arms COG. 3M AZ Scovill Mfg. Go. ..... A 26 Stanley Works Go. com. Al 43 Torrington Go. .......... 24h 26M
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
Pruning Shrubs

Pruning of shrubs is a common
practice with better gardeners. Many
realize that it is the thing to do, and
probably know fundamentally how
to do it, but generally the reasons for
pruning shrubs are not known.
The following six reasons are here
with submitted for this practice:
CD To offset the loss of roots at
transplanting time; (2) to increase
the profusion Of flowers; CD to re-
juvenate old and unSightly plants;
CD to remove diseased tWigs and
insect pests; 60 to make it possible
to grow plants in restricted places
and to make growing shrubs COM
pact; and 90 to keep plants formal
in outline for formal gardens.
Before undertaking to prune a
shrub, it should be remembered that
they should be cut to conform to their
natural shape, and not to make hor-
izOntal plant out of a pyramidal one.
If evergreens must be used in re-
stricted places, or if they have q
tendacy to become too open, they
should be pruned at frequent inter
walls during the growing season. Many
Towering shrubs and evergreens re-
quire little, if any, pruning, especial
ly where they are used in bofders
and allowed to develop naturally,
The only pruning they will require,
ii any, is perhaps an annual thinning
out. Shrubs such as Forsythia, spfcaa
and Weigelas that form their flow
ering buds the previous year ana
bloom in tho earlv spring should be
pruned Immediately after Towering
Those shrubs that form their flower
ing buds during the current season
and bloom during the summer and
fall, such as Crcpcmyrt!c and lily
drangea, should be pruned about this
time Of the year.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
Gardner and Lumpkin
Fail In Amendment
Continued From Page One)

Taylor prefaced his presentation of
the finance committees bill with
the statement that it wasn't perfect,
but it was the consensus of many
minds after sixty days deliberatera-
tons and was Gas near perfect as
can be attained" He admitted that
he would like very much to see his
branch of the assembly recapture
the fifty three thousand dollars cut
out by the House, but thought that
the House Examinations were not
Extremely serious"
Procedure was speeded up by SUI
spension Of the rules requiring
Chairman Taylor's motions to have
seconds, and thereafter as soon as
he moved adoption the vote was
put-and throughout the afternoon
votes went just like he wanted them
to go.
There was none of the pleas for
the sanctity of committee action
which had featured House considers
alton of the matter, but when con-
troversy seemed imminent some
member Of the committee arose and
told that hearings had been accord
ed the interested parties and that
the committee did not act without
due thought.
Several amendments were adopted
during the first hour, but not a
single one that amounted to a dime
in revenue to the State. Senator
Umstead clarified provisions for
counties to levy some tax on fruit
peddlers; Senator Bruton permit
ted growers of farm produce to de-
signate responsible agents to 60 with
trucks delivering the same; and
Senator Blythe cleared up some con-
fusion about contractors license in
cities.
Lumpkin proposed the change in
carnival levies and got nowhere.
Then Senator Halstead wanted to
levy tax on Virginia bakers SELL
ing bread ands pies in this state,
whereas state bakers are exempted,
but when someone said "constitu-
ton" that proposal was suffocated
with noes
AT the time this is written there
is no indication that the revenue
oil will get through the senate with
out some serious assaults upon it.
The anti-diversion lads are not 60
ing to sleep. When that section
gets final attention it will be thor
oughly attended to. Betting odds
favor the idea that the bill will
eventually be adopted without ex-
IRENE changes from the house mea-
sure.
Senate action for the first day on
the bill contrasted with house action
oilers study in the efficacy of
leading and driving as a means of
getting somewhere.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
Retirement For
States Group Asked
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State, and this sum presumably
would be included in appropriations
recommended to the 1871 General
Assembly. The annuities would be
computed on the basis of average
pay during the ten years preceding
retirement, and would not exceed
$720. Retirement would be allow
ed at the age off 70 for employees
who have worked for the State Is
years, and at the age of 60 for those
in the States employ for 80 years
Retirement at 70, however, would be
compulsory, unless the head of the
employees agency said his services
were necessary.
The State director of personnel
would administer the proposal, I'M
der the supervision of a seven-man
commission named by the governor.
Three commissioners would be State
employees, including two teachers;
two would be State officials, includ
ing a school official; and two would
represent the general public.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Whiting Williams of Cleveland,
noted industrial consultant, born at
Shelby, Ohio, 81 years ago.
Com. Eugene F. Mcdonald, Jr.,
president of Zenith Radio, Chicago,
born at Syracu~e, N. Y, 40 years ago.
Roland S. Morris of Philadelphia,
noted lawyer, born at Olympia,
Wash, IS years ago.
Admiral Edward J. Marquart, u.
S. ~, born in Indiana, SO years ago.
Homer Grow of New York, move
list, born near Marysville, Mo-, Sc
years ago.
Dr. Vannevar Bush, new president
OF the Carnegie Institution of Wash
lngton, born at Everett, Mass, 40
years ago.
DR.. Roswell G. Ham, president of
Mount Holyokc College, Mass, born
at Lemore, Cal, .48 years AGO.
Sir Malcolm Campbell, British
speed racer, Lorn 81 years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
ANSWERS.

/. The sc counties maintaining
county homes have a combined IN
vestment of $1,000, 1882. Guilford
county heads with an investment OF
S341 ,957.45.
2. Twelve legal holidays. January
New Years Day; January 10
Birthday of General Robert E. Lee,
February 22-Birthday of George
Washington; April 12-Date in 1776
When Provincial Congress, at Hall
fax adopted resolutions for indepen-
dence from England; May 10-Con-
federate Memorial Day; May 20
Date of Mecklenburg Declaration OF
Independence (1775); July 4-Inde-
pendence Day; September LIST, Mon
day, Labor Day; November, Tuesday
after first NATURALIZATION Day
November 11-Armistice Day-No~
vember, last Thursday-ThanksgiV-
ing Day; December 25-Christmac
Day.
3. Two million dollars, according
to geological reports Of that year.
4. The first census was in 1890
At that time there were only four
postoffices in the state. These were
Edenton, Washington, New Bern ano
Wilmington.
5. At a meeting of the vestry of ST
Pauls parish, Edenton, October IT,
1902, it was ordered that the church
wardens collect a poll tax of five
shillings from each of the 283 per-
sons, eligible to pay in the precinct
6. All surplus supplies are can
ned and saved for the winter season.
During the canning season 155, 900
quarts were canned. This work is
done with such care that the loss
was only seven-tenths of one per-
cent
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
Treat Irish and Sweet Potatoes Be-
fore Planting and Bedding u

Irish potato seed treatment is of
value in preventing scab, rhizoctonia,
and black-leg, and in improving the
etahd of healthy vines. Most Irish
potato seed are grown in areas where
one or more of these adiseses are
prevalent and therefore all seed
ahitld be treated.
Either OF two disinfectantS may be
used IN making treatments. Corro-
siVe sublimate (bichloride of mer-
cuiy) IN the proportion of four ounces
To thirty gallons of water prepared
and used in wooden barrels is the
standard treatment. Treat seed be-
fore cutting, dip in solution for one to
one and half hours. If seed are
ssproutlng considerably reduce time
TO 80 minutes. Treated seed are
good for planting purposes only. One
pint OF formaldehyde to 80 gallons of
water is the other method that may
be used. Treat for same length of
Tune as stated above.
In treating sweet potatoes use cor
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
TODAY IN HISTORY

17O2-First issue of the Daily
Courant, England's first daily news
paper.
1789-O5O years ago) Act incor-
porating City of Philadelphia pass
es Legislature.
18l1-Fir4t White House marriage
Justice Thomas Todd and Lucy
PAYNE Washington.
1882 = Wyeth Company Of pio-
neers leave Boston to found colony
in Oregon.
1888-Beginning Of the great bliz-
zard on the North Atlantic coast by
which all billiards since have been
measured.
1918-Pres. Wilson sends sympa-
thetic message to Soviets rejoicing
with them in Czardom's overthrow
1924-Preridont Coolidge's special
message to Congress urges immedi-
ate 25 per cent reduction in income
taxes.
1938-Hitler begins his German
march into Austria.
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Some Senate Leaders
May Fight Boost
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activity, Republicans and anti-ad-
ministration Democrats consolidated
forces for an attack on the House
approved government reorganization
bill. Under the House measure, Con-
gress could veto presidential reor-
ganization orders by voting disap-
proval within 60 days after they were
proposed
Meanwhile, opposition developed
to labor practices amendment to
the army expansion bill on the
ground that it might hinder the adj
ministration's business stimulation
efforts. The amendment, by Demo-
cratic Leader Barley Of the Sen
ate would deny government arma-
nent contracts to any one found to
be interfering with collective bar
gaining or other rights of its en-
ployees.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
By FRED III. MAY

/. What is the total investment in
county homes for the poor in North
Carolina?
2. What are North Cardinals legal
holidays?
3. How much gold was taken from
the Gold Hill mines in lower Rowan
county up to 1865?
4. How many postoffices did North
Carolina have at the time of the first
census?
5. How was the first church in
North Carolina to be supported?
6. What does the State Prison
farms do with surplus fruits and
vegetables?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
Vance County Weekly
Extension News
w. Sanders County Agent Richardson
County Agent; and Hattie F. Pummer
Demonstration Agent.

in the State.
New opportunities for installing
labor and time-saving equipment are
offered farm people at price they
can afford to pay. The first essential
in water system is a good, clean,
wholesome water supply in a guam
thy sufficient for the farm and home
needs. A well should be located at
least fifty feet from any possible
source of contamination.
To keep a water supply clean and
free from harmful bacteria, the well
should have rock masonry, brick or
terra Gotta walls from bottom to top.
In many cases driven or bored wells
with iron castings are quite SatlSfac-
tory. All wells should have tight,
properly-made concrete platforms to
keep out surface water.
An electric water system will pro-
vide 1000 gallons of water per hour
for three cents when the electric rate
is six cents a kilowatt hour. In
many cases the small amount Of
electric current used 10 pump water
will not increase the monthly bill
above the minimum charge.
1t is recommended that the farm
family first install an outlet to the
kitchen sink and another to the barn
for watering livestock This can be
done for approximately 500. The
system can be enlarged as finances
permit.
The average farm ]aborer earns
from twenty to thirty cents an hour
for his work. Why then should the
farmers family work carrying water
at the rate of one-half cent per hour
when electric current is available. ri.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11

TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

173l-Robert Treat Paine, Mass
achusetts signer of the Declaration
of independence, jurist, born IN
Boston. Died there, May IL, 1914.
1737-Joseph Trumbull, first COM
missary-general Of the Continental
Army, son of Brother Jonathan,
born at Lebanon, Conn. Died
there, July %, 1878.
1812-Jamcs Speed, Kentucky law
yer, Lincoln'G intimate friend, APP
pointed encouragement by him IN
1864, born near Louisville, KY. Died
June Is, 1887.
l839-QOO years ago. Arthur P.
German, from House page to U. S.
senator, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Co., president, born in Howard Co.,
Md. Died Tunc 4, 1906.
1849-Eliza Jane Nicholson, New
Orleans poetess and newspaper own
err, born in Hancock Co., Miss. Died
Feb. Is, 1896.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

Today often gives an imagination
greater than the powers of reasoning
winch leads to wandering life that
accompllshes little. You have ahiI-
lty and considerable capacity, but
should seek companions that have
a steady, healthful nature, and strive
10 keep your mind we'll conferred
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
Irregulariity
Stocks

New York, March 11.-(AP)-
Leading stocks shifted over a slight
ly irregular route in today's brief
market, until a last-minute selling
furry in steels and motors brought
declines running to a point or more
in recent climbers. A handful of ia
vorites edged into new high territory
for the past year at the start, but
most failed to hold.
Dealings, fairly slow the greater
part of the proceedings, picked up
at the last, and transfers totaled $685.
085 shares.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
Horton For Merger
Of Money Groups
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together satisfactory. Two years ago
Governor Horton suggested change
Of the rules to provide for one
money committee but the assembly
did not approve the plan
Since only a portion of the mem
bership has heard the pleas for
less taxes, and large part Of the
Senate has heard neither, Governor
Horton has no intention Of attempt
ing "railroading" or "ramrodding'
tactics in pushing either the revenue
or appropriations measures through
the Senate. On the other hand, he
does not anticipate any very ma
terial changes in the structure of
either bill in the Senate.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11

rosive sublimate in the same pro
portion as for Irish potatoes a ounces
to 80 gallons) and treat for Is min
utes in water that is about 100 de-
grees F. for most effective results.
Do not let livestock dring any Of
the water used for disinfecting.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
Time to Top-Dress Grain

There is greater than usual need
to top dress all small grain with nj
trate of soda this season. From 100
to 1875 pounds of the soda or its
equivalent should be used immed-
lately. Continuous heavy rains over
the county have caused much leach
ing of available plant food. One mis-
take that many farmers make is
that of waitinN too late to apply top
dressing to small grains. For best re-
suits nitrate of soda should be ap-
piled to small grains between March
10th and 18th.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
Cotton Lower
At The Close

New York, March 11.-(AP)-Cot-
ton futures opened unchanged to two
higher on trade buying and Wall
Street covering. Business at the call
was light. At the end Of the first
hour. values were one to three points
lower as trade support diminished
July sold down to 8.16, and March
was 8.78, each down one.
Futures closed one to five points
1O1.,a,. SpOt nominal middlinQ 81
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
Biting Cold Hits
Parts of Country
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souri, and middle Mississippi valleys,
the southern Appalachian mountains
the Carolinas and Virginia. There
was moderate rain in the north Pa
cific states, and some snow in south
ern Wyoming. 1t was dry and mod
erately warm in California, Texas,
Florida and the gulf states. iii
Denver, Col, reported the noun
tain regions capricious spring
slammed a quick and thick snow
storm over eastern Colorado. The
storm, carrying down telephone and
power lines, followed week Of
balmy, thaWing days.
The snow was heaviest in north
eastern Colorado counties, in which
Overlooking creeks already had
given warning of snow piling in the
mountains.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11

q T,-sh. = 90 mr. --,'s. -tA-s"l' ~ -

A WISE MAN SEEKS ADVICE:
Poverty and shame shall be to him
that refuseth instruction: but ne that
regardeth reproof shall be honoreo.
Prov. 1913.
LIFE is A WITNESSING: A faithful
witness will not lie: but a false wit
ness will utter lies.-PrOv. 14:5.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11

Those baseball holdouts probably
wish Prime Minister ChamberIaiy1
was their boss. Anyway, it's certain
they'd like to be appeased. ~ =
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
Electric Farm Water Systems
D-.A I sffIn

A water system can be installed in
the farm home for as little as $500
with the advent of rural electrical
ton in scores of rural communities
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11

March IL, 1919.
Proposals for the construction of
a bridge across the Roanoke river
at Goodies ferry to cost approx
mately $4,000 were made Hender-
son business men by a party of CT
liens who came here from South Hill
Monday and discussed the subject.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
5000 YEARS AGO
(Taken from Daily Dispatch Fiies>

Stevenson Theatre before a packed
house. Exceeding in b-auty by far
any previous show of its Kind ever
held here, it left upon all who saw
it marked impression of one of the
most novel and entertaining under
takingS to be put over in Henderson,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11

Noted historian explodes the old
Story S That Paul Revere cured George
Washlnigton's toothache. But Paul
uio give the British a headache
didn't he? 'o0iie'
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
ADMINISTRATORS MOTTO

North Carolina
Vance County:
Having this day qualified as Ad-
ministrator of the estate Of Mrs.
Alice Burke, late Of Vance County,
North Carolina, this is to notify all
persons having claims against said
estate, to present them to me, or to
my attorney, on or before the 18th
day of February, 1910, or this notice
will be plead in bar of any recovery
thereof. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make immediate
settlement.
This 18th day of February, 1899.
ALBERT l.. BURKE,
Administrator.
j. M. Peace, Attorney.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-11
March IL. 1884.

Divorces were granted in the civil
session of Vance Superior Court to-
day at the rate of one every ten min
utes for two hours from the time
court convened until the hour Of high
noon, and the process was still going
on at that time. At That hour a total
of twelve couples had been separat-
ed by the law.