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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-11-02
Breakdown In South
On Wages-Hours
Continued From Page One)

!-OntlnUed From Page One)
from Is to 80 cents an hour, and the
maximum work week was reduced
from "A to AZ hours.
Fleming indicated that he would
check up on compliance with the
new standards by sending part Of his
enlarged field force into affected es-
adjustments to check payroll and
employment records.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-11-02

mittee in charge that there be no
smoking on the main dance floor,
due to the combustible nature of the
decorations
The committee also pointed out
that there would be no round dane
ing.
Members of the club and their
dates have held two practice sessions
recently, which have been we'll at
tended
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-11-02
Ambassadors Masquerade
Ball Very Brilliant Affair

The Ambassador Clubs
Masquerade Ball was b
event when presented last e
at West End Country Club.
The Ambassadors and their
were there in all kinds of COS
Miss Margaret Gambler
Snow White, won the ladies
for the best costume, and jar
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-11-02
Condition Satisfactory

The condition Of Miss Ethel Ays-
cue, who recently underwent an
operation at Maria Parham hos
pital, was said to be satisfactory to-
day at her home on route 1, Hen
GcrSOn
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-11-02

than she really is. She is very "rat-
tlebrained'' and foolish, a vain wo-
man who is easily flattered.
Tony Lumpkin plays a very i'm
portant part in the play because of
his humorous actions. He is the son
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-11-02
CHURCH SOCIETIES
ANNOUNCEMENT

of Mrs Hardcastle and the deceased
Mr.. Lumpkin. He is full Of life, fln,
and mischief, and nothing pleases
him more than to get others into ON
barassing and humiliating predica-
mentS.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-11-02
Senior Choir Practice.

The senior choir Of the First
Methodist church will practice to-
night at 7:45 o'clock at the church.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-11-02

nnual ONeil as "Scarecrow" was the re-
liant cipient of the mems prize
enlng The Halloween motif featured in
the splendid decorations, and the set
guests ting was ideal.
lmes Hal Thurston and his music pleas
sed the dancers, and was on par with
prize TIE usual brand of music offered by
eS N. hal and his lads.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-11-02

Birth Of Son.
,Ir nd Mrs A. ". 1Tedlin. of
-u.a Henderson, announce the
ra ol a son. A. W., Jr, on October
3 1899 at Maria Parham hospital
Evening star., 1939-07-13
Call to Police Saves
Women From Cos.

4 telephone call to police was
credited today with saving Viola
Styles, n, Of 7148 Chestnut street
NV, from death In a gas-filled
kitchen.
Carl M. Styles, the woman's hus-
band, called sixth precinct police last
night to give the alarm. He said his
wife had told him over the phone
she was going to take gas.
Police raced to her apartment, to
find Mrs. Styles lying on a couch
IN the kitchen. -Four gas Jets were
open. the police said. The woman
was taken to Gallinger Hospital,
where It was said today that she was
In no danger.
Evening star., 1939-07-13
Policeman Charges
Womun Bit Him

Policeman N. s. Jones of.the first
precinct limped little as he walked
his beat today and he kept a weather
eye peeled for any woman who
looked like she might bite.
Mr.. Jones yesterday arrested d
woman who gave her name as Louise
Ahlers, 81, Of 627 F street NV. He
charged she resisted arrest and bit
him on the left leg. He was treated
at Casualty Hospital.
Evening star., 1939-07-13

II, II and 13. They are Patrick Ftz-
gibbons, post commander; Harlan
Wood, former department COM
mander; Max Bogen and E. c. Mac
Donald.
Evening star., 1939-07-13
Hike to Wakefield

A visit to Wakefield plantation,
Westmoreland State Park, Va, will
be made Sunday by the Capital
Hiking Club. Buses will leave 1416
F street NV. at 8 am. for the
park. A 2-mile hike and swimming
are to be features of the excursion.
Evening star., 1939-07-13
Legion Delegates Named

Victory Post of the American Le-
gion has elected four delegates to
the departmental convention to be
held at the Mayhower Hotel August
Evening star., 1939-07-13

Bruce Announces Gift.
Announcement of the gift was
made today by David K. E. Bruce,
president of the Board of Trustees
of the National Gallery. Mr.. Kress,
1t was explained, is on board the
S. S. Europa en- route to Europe.
He left to the board the privilege
of explaining the significance of
his philanthropy, and Mr.. Bruce,
speaking for his fellow trustees, de-
clared: cart critics who have seen
the Kress collection write in praise,
not only of the beauty and quality
of the paintings, but also of their
fine condition. Mr.. Kress has spared
neither effort nor expense to con-
serve these works of art so that
they may be fully appreciated and
seen to the best advantage. Ex-
perts state that there is no private
collection in the world, and very
few museums, which can illustrate
in as complete manner as the
Kress collection the development
of the italian school of painting
and sculpture during the Renais-
sance period. When this great COL
lection is installed in the National
Gallery, with the other masterpieces
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
CHURCH SOCIETIES
ANNOUNCEMENT

Tomkins, pioneers in rural work in
America.
A delightf,11 fco+,,ro Of +ha oroor n
was a solo by Gloria Van Dyke, a
member of the Junior choir. She
sang There's Only Just One Moths
err, accompanied by Mrs. c. A.
Crews.
The business session was featured
by reports from the circle leaders.
special work done by the social serv-
ice committee, reports of the recent
mission study class, and accounts of
the annual conference at Washing-
ton by the two delegates, Mrs. H. B.
Pritchette and Mrs. J. w. Webster.
Mrs. Pritchett reported that the con-
ference in 1910 will meet with the
Henderson auxiliary.
AT the close of the business ses-
sion, the. hostesses, Mrs. N. B.
Thomas, Mrs. J.. w. jenkins, Mrs. F.
3. 'RobardS, and Miss Rosa Long
Thomas served delicious strawberry
shortcake with whipped cream. !,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Meeting
Is Well Attended

The Lucy Gloss Parker missionary
society of the First Methodist church
met in regular monthly session in the
ladies' parlor Monday afternoon. A
splendid attendance was registered
The president, Mrs. R. j. Corbitt, di-
rected the meeting, which was open
ed with the Lords prayer in unison.
Mrs. A. j. Watkins was program
chairman, with the topic for the aft
ernoon being Broadening Horizons
of the Rural Communities. The
hymn, 20 Worship the King, was
sung, followed by scripture readings
from Matthew's gospel. Mrs. j. W.
Jenkins and Mrs. Charles D. Prescott
presented the study topic, telling re-
spectively of the work of John
Frederic Oberlin and Father ]. J.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Henderson Party
Goes to Bermuda

A party of Henderson people left
here today to go on the doctors
cruise to Bermuda. Most of them
naotored to Norfolk, Va, where their
boat was to sail at o'clock this
morning. The cruise will take about
week
Included in the party were the
following: Mr.. and Mrs. John H.
Zollicoffer and Miss Edith Sum-
mers, of Johnson City, Tenn; Mrs.
j. w. Cooper and her sister, Mrs
Earle Thompson, of Goldsboro; Mr..
and Mrs. R. G.. S. Davis, DR.. and
Mrs. J. H. Wheeler, Dr. and Mrs
Hartwell H. Bass, and DR.. Bass
sister, Mrs. Frasier, of Durham:
Mrs. John D. Cooper, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Watkins.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Miss Hunt Honored
At Oxford Parties

Miss Mary Virginia Hunt, of Ok
ford, whose marriage to Bryan Ad-
cock, Of this city, will take place in
June, was honoree, at two recent
parties given by friends IN O.
The first was given by the faculty
of the Oxford high school in the
home economics co+taon +ho~o ~-,I
at the other, Mrs. Floyd Parker was
hostess at bridge at her home on tile
Stovall road.
Miss Hunts cistc~~ ~ -
Rose, Jr. and Mrs. Eugene Adcock,
were among the CUES, q. t..
mer party, and Mrs Eugene Adcock
and Mrs. Reginald Sprinkle. of thi~
city, were present at the party given
by Mrs. Parker.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Day Is
Observed bv.U. D. c..

The local chapter of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy will
meet tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
at the home of Mrs. Alex Cooper,
on William street, in observance of
Confederate Memorial Day. Rev. R.
E. Brown, Methodist Episcopal min
lister, will be the speaker.
Every member is urged to attend,
and those who have flowers are ask
ed to take them to the meeting, to
place on Confederate soldiers graves.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
B. P. w. Members Go
To Wilson Banquet


The Wilson Business and Profess
sional Women's Club is celebrating
its eighteenth birthday today and all
the local clubs in the vicinity have
been invited to participate.
Headed by Miss Annie Marshall
Lemay, president, the. following
members will go from Henderson to-
night to the banquet: Misses Isabelle
Hart, Dorothea Woodlief, Myrtle
Trogden, Grace Galbraith, Carrie
Draper, Annie Lemay, Virginia Mel
son, Elizabeth Fox, Mildred Hunt,
Norma Longmire, Louise Nelson, and
Mesdames Fred Finch, Lee Coghill,
Edna Newman, Stella Hamm, Sallie
Wilkinson, Sallie Stone, jamie Levin,
C. D. Allen, Bette Won Beckham,
Memie Wilson, and Mary Mackey.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Claytons Entertain
Son and His Bride

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Clayton were
hosts at miscellaneous shower on
a recent evening at the home of Mrs
w. A. Pardue, honoring their son,
Joe Clayton, and his bride, who be-
fore their marriage was Miss Loula
Hunt Hedegepeth.
Several games and contests were
enjoyed, led by Mrs. L. E. Barnes.
Prizes were given to the lucky win
nerS.
The bride and groom were asked
to lead the way on a window shop
ping tour which ended in the. dining
room where many lovely and useful
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Two HOstesSes At
Bible Glass Meet

Miss Maxine Tillotson and Miss
Thelma Owen were Joint hostesses
to the Edith Ellis Bible class of the
First Baptist church Monday night,
at Miss Tillotson's home.
Mrs. j. c. Gill led the devotional
program for the evening, and Miss
Evelyn Satterwhite presented a pro-
gram on Mothers Day.
During short business session, it
was decided to have the orphan
whom the class clothes come to Hen
derson for visit this summer.
An ice course with cookies was
served by the hostesses to the %
members present.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
c.. of c.. to Decorate
Confederate Graves

The Orrin Randolph Smith chap
ter of the Children of the Confed-
eracy will meet at the home of Mrs.
Boyd Kimball at 4:30 o'clock tomor-
row afternoon. Members are asked to
bring flowers, SO that they may de-
corate the graves of the Confederate
soldiers at the cemetery, and a
wreath will be placed at the Confed-
crate monument on the courthouse
lawn.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Visit In GreenviIle

MIR. and Mrs. C. D. Newman and
daughter, Vashti, and little grand
son, Bill Implicit, spent Sunday in
Greenville at the bedside of their
daughter, Mrs. w. M. Implicit, who
has been i'll there for the past two
weeks. Mrs. Umphlett's condition
was said to be improved.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Girl Scouts Will
Have Supper Meet

Weather permitting, Girl Scout
Troop 2-B. will have supper meet
ing Wednesday, it was stated today.
The girls are requested to meet at
headquarters at 3:45 o'clock, bring
ing along what food they desire to
prepare for supper.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Z SOCIETY NEWS -

gifts were attractively displayed.
Fruit punch, cakes, and sailed nuts
were served by Mrs. Donald Ed
wards, Misses Christine and Virginia
Fuller, and Miss Shirley Stone.
Another recent bride, Mrs. Owen
Pulley, was presented gift of linen
by Mrs. Clayton.
About sixty guests were present.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Miss jamie Ayscue
To Wed Vim. Morgan

Announcement has been made of
the engagement of Miss jamie Ays-
cue, daughter of Mrs. w. H. Ayscue.
of the EPSON road to William Nor
gan, of Kingston, Pennsylvania.
Date of the wedding was not an
nOunced
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09

In this season of soft, cool lines
and feminine detail, it's no wonder
that Appliqued Bolero Dresses are
SO important Don't you love Marian
Martins latest interpretation
tern 9O68? Like all her patterns,
it's planned for easy using, even to
the flower appliques on the sleeves.
(Besides, the Sew Chart enclosed
lends lot of help!) The neclxline is
bewitchingly smart, with scalloping
at back as well as front. Flower
buttons on the bodice add to it's
charm. Impressed darts at waist
gives the new flat-diaphragm sill
houette, with fulness above and be-
low
Pattern 9O68 may be ordered only
in misses and women's sizes ID, Is,
l8, 20, 80, "a, So, 38, 40 and AZ. Size
I6 requires 5-8 yards 80 inch fab
ric and applique, 10 yard contrast.
Send Fifteen Cents in coins for
this Marian Martin pattern. Be
sure to write plainly your size, name
Address and Style Number.
Send your order to Henderson
Daily Dispatch, Pattern Department.
232 w. 18th ST., New York, N. Y.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Go to New York

Miss Clara Fenner, Mrs. S. S. Stew
enson, and Miss Ann Stevenson left
Sunday for New York City. They
plan to be gone about a week. While
in New York, they will visit the
Worlds Fair.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
CIub Meeting Postponed.

The meeting of the Sorosis club,
.cbeduled for Thursday, has been
nostnoned. and announcement will.
b b made at later date of the time
4 will meet.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Visiting Here.

,rss Elizabeth Hobgood, of Dur
W. is spending some time with her
nan, .,,dnother and her father, on Zene
Greet
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Birth of Son

Mr., and Mrs. William Howard
Best announce the birth of son.
William Howard, Jr., on Monday.
May 8, at their home on Hender-
son, Route 2. Mother and son are
reported doing nicely.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Guests from Boone.

Mrs Joe Crawford and son, Billy,
e Boone. are visiting Mrs. Craw-
S ", parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. L.
cooeoins. on Andrews avenue.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Choir Practice.

The Junior choir of the Presby-
ION Ion church will meet tomorrow
I5 sS at 3:45 o'clock at the
Sh,rch for practice.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Visit Miss FurQuerOn

Mr. and Mrs. c.. w. Furqueron and
CON George. were in Greensboro
sunday visiting Miss Frances Fur
oueron. student at Woman's Col
lege "A ~
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
CONGRATULATIONS
f@(.fAB$BRRI9
Birth of Dauphtar

Judge and Mrs. Hubert. E. Olive
OF Lexington, announce the birth Of
a daughter, Charlotte Ann, on NAV
6$ 1889, Mrs. Olive will be remem.
bered as the former Miss Ann South
erland, of Henderson.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
MARRIAGES, PARTIES
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Here Sunday

NJ and Mrs. Louis Bullock, of
W., spent the past weekend in
pu ',derson. as the guest of friends.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
IN Greensboro Sunday

,rrs l. w. Huff, Jr. and Miss Myra
,'M spent Sunday in Greensboro
h !,iting Miss Frances Furqueron at
nomans College.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
James Early. .Jr

MIR. and Mrs. James Howard Early
announce the birth Of son, James
Howard, Jr., on May 6, 1899, at Maria
Parham hospital.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Daughter Is Rorn

MIR. and Mrs. Herbert E. Elline-
ton' OF Burwell avenue, announce
the birth OF a daughter, Janet Fave.
at Maria Parham hospital on May 7.
1899. -
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Community Sing At
North Henderson

There will be a community sing
Sunday afternoon at o'clock at
North Henderson graded school.
ChOirs from number of churches
in the city are expected to parti-
cipate. The public is cordially in
Yited.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Returns from Rocky Mount.

Mrs. c. r. Gordon has returned to
her home on William street after
spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. E. M. Bordeaux, in Rocky
Mount
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Glass to Meet

The O'Kelly Baraca class of the
first Congregational-Christian church
will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in
the home of j. Lee Lassiter on Row.
land street All members were urged
to be present
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-09
Birth of a Daughter

Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Ellington an
nounce the birth of daughter, at
Maria Parham hospital on May 7,
1889.
Evening star., 1939-08-20

ordered me to advance, and couldn't do it.
just hung onto that strand of barbed wire,
felt it cutting into my hand. But couldn't
move step. Not even when Kelly said was
yellow. Then Kelly shot me in the leg. The
Germans heard it and opened up. They got
kelly-see? Nobody knows now that Jack
Carstair is yellow. Nobody but Jack Car
stair. Ellen, can't face another lombard
ment."
Tears streamed down Ellen's face, and her
heart that a little while ago had seemed
wrung dry of pity rehlled itself from memory,
the memory of Jacks face his defeated voice.
What shall d. Ellen? Stay here and hope
to die? Confess and stand trial? You're strong,
Ellen, tell me!'
She had known what to tell him, but she
hadn't done it. She had put her arm around
him and said, 1T wasn't your fault, Jack.
Terror is mechanical thing. Forget it and
start over again.
Don't ever leave me-" he begged then.
You re my courage, Ellen, and my strength"
And all these years she had been his cour-
age and his strength. She had forced him
ahead when the going was safe, held him back
when his courage. his integrity, might be
tried. She ID lied to him, for him, about him -
to keep his self-respect.
But now she hated Jack Hatred and bitter
ness and contempt were in her face, ageing
it. She had told Jack not to confess. Now,
after twenty-one years. she was going to con-
fess for him.
Bright spots of color blazed on her cheek
bones. "I'll tell Bud his father is a coward.
I'll make Jack tell Bud. I'll make Bud under
stand what towards life is like. III tell Bud
why wouldn't let his father run for governor.
Bud must know he's got yellow streak. and
face it, and fight it down."
She watched the chimney topple off the
Evening star., 1939-08-20

clung to him. fought every doctor in the base
when they said his leg had to be amputated.
And she had won Jack had two legs, and
limp, today.
Her throat sobbed but her eyes were dry.
How green was. Thought all soldiers were
brave - all wounded soldiers heroes. knew
Jack was weak. though wanted him to
depend on me- But how weak didn't know"
A warped pine branch slammed into the
windshield. whisked off. But Ellen was re-
membering the walks they took that autumn
through prim French woods, exclaiming at
the tidiness of the forest She was recalling
the ancient inn where they used to drink
harsh, dry, red wine and marvel that 50 near
the front there were no marks of war.
They had just come back from walk
through the forest when word came that the
Germans had advanced; the hospital was
within range of the big guns. Shelling might
begin any moment =.
Mechanically, Ellen noticed screen door
sailing like some strange, slovenly bird. She
jerked the wheel hard over to avoid litter
of boards and branches. slowed through sand.
crawled back onto the road again. And all the
time she was seeing Jack, standing on the
tire-rutted lawn in front of the hospital
standing straight and tense, too tense, staring
toward the east with empty eyes and writh-
ing lips.
She could see herself smiling nervously,
with one hand on his arm; could hear herself
saying, Idiot. do you want another blighty?"
And Jacks voice. shrill and cracking: Il
couldn't stand it. tell you! | couldn't 60
into No Mans Land again; crawl through
the dark, snag on barbed wire, trip over dead
bodies l couldn't stand it! We'd got as far
as the barbed wire entanglements when my
legs froze. My heart stopped beating.
couldn't 60 on. Ellen. | couldn't! Kelly
Evening star., 1939-08-20

-LLEN CARSTAIR'S S foot pressed hard down
p on the accelerator; her thin. strong hands
- clutched the wheel. her whole body
fought the lurching car, strained to hold it
steady against the southeast gale that ripped
across the Dune Road. She leaned forward,
tense, alert. glad of the struggle that kept the
top of her mind from thinking. Yet under
meath her consciousness the thought was
there, pounding with every beat of her heart
Bud would shoV q yelloso streak. Just like his
father - yellow, yelloo.
Lord" she said aloud Il love them. But
tbey re not worth shucks.'
A shutter hurtled across her path, missing
le car by inches. Ellen wrenched the wheel,
rced the car around bend in the road,
blding it by main strength away from the
vamp, pink with late, gale-fattened mallows.
All the time she could hear the sheriffs
oice: Mrs. Carstair? Walter Hunter
listen, don't want you to get upset, but
eve got that young whippersnapper of yours
the hoosegow Nothing much - side
wiped farm wagon, dumped potatoes all
yer the road. Horse ran away. Farmers s got
broken arm Bud says he never knew
e hit the wagon, but we had to take him in
br leaving the scene of an accident :.
hink myself he never knew it. In this wind
ou can't be sure. Coast Guard says it sixty
niles an hour. Could you come down when it
lets up and give him talking to-"
But Ellen hadn't waited on the wind.
Bud knew he hit that wagon! The wind was
worse now, and she'd know if she hit some
Thing. Bud was just like his father - thought
his charm and little lie would get him out
bf anything.
Something crashed into the rear of the car.
sent it shuddering across the road. The rear
wheels slithered off the concrete into the
swamp. The engine sputtered.
Ellen shifted into low, fought back onto
ne road, crying, I've got to get there. It's
nv fault, too. It's my damned sentimental
ity!" She forced her memory back down the
ears, back to the summer of 1913 back to
he base hospital at Treville, back to the boy
Tho tossed and moaned through days and
lights of delrium. screaming, Il won't do it!
can't. | Cant!'
"Hewas soyoung, "Ellenthought Twenty
hree "a boy | was twenty-five. and
Voman." She had known the night they
rought him in that Jack was hers. She had