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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-13
Books From University
Press Placed In Library

and knowledge ne has preserved
something we'll worth preserving
charming picture of the rice planta-
TONS CT tlue-water Carolina.
From Duke University Press comes
"The Tobacco Kingdom: The story
OF the Gu tivation, marketing and
manufacture of Tobacco in Virginia
and North Carolina from 1900 to
1867. Fully documented, the nara
tive is based principally on contem-
polary manuscripts, pamphlets, news
papers and periodicals. The end
papers are attractive reproductions Of
the Mayo Tobacco Calendar showing
the month tasks involved in tobacco
culture. The book is a full accurate,
and comp etc account of the last cen
fury.
I'm a Stranger Here Myself" the
l2test book by Ogden Nash has been
received at the library. Quoting from
the Atlantic Monthly, "Nash's carica-
lures in verse, his satires in general,
have that freshness and point which
IRE the joy of magazine readers and
uproarious when read aloud"
'WIar in Heaven" the first novel OF
dramatist Philip Barry, is recon-
nended by William Lyon Phelps as
one of the best move of the year.
Frost Flower" by Helen Rose
Hull, is novel of everyday life in a
well-regulated, suburban home II
was serial'zed in McCall's Magaz NJ
with the title, Love Without Taught
err
First the Blade by May Merrill
Miller is story of American pioneer
ing with a background of the San
Joaquin Valley in California
Another novel with California back
ground is by George Rippey Stewart.
east of the Giants" is the story of
the part an American woman played
in building new empire in the face
of Indian wars, revolutions, gold
fever and the lawless code of the
land.
Johnny Cotter was in turn a farm
boy, sailor, wagon boss, soldier, and
horse breeder. Shirley Seifert tells
his colorful story in "Ihe Wayfarer."
Readers who enjoyed Christopher
Morley's Haunted Book Shop and
'Parrassus on Wheels" will want to
read Charles Hanson Towne's new
lcvel which has it's setting in a
| charming New York book shop. IT.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-13
Three Members OF
High School Band
Make State Band

Three members of Henderson h 81
;chool band, George Rose, III, Carlo
7ot, Charles VanDy.1e, coronct, and
Charles Blackburn, drums, have been
rhosen by the North Carolina Band
1-asters Association to be members
If the 1O0-piece land that is to b.
ERECTED by Earl Slocum. Of the I'M
versity of North Carolina in a pro-
"aoo IT the State teachers meetin =
n Raleigh during March. The bnn1
viii rehearse two days, and play a.
he second night of the meeting.
It viii - the largest band to ap-
ar at the teachers meeting.
Mcn'bers Of the huge hand werc
);cked from over the state acco~d-
ng to their ability and instrumental
on needed.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-13
VANCE TRUCKING co.
BUYS HERRING FIRM
!ranffer ri Transportation Line AD-
proved by Interstate Com
mcrce Commission

Purchase of the business of George
2. Herring by the Vance Truc]1in 2
Con'nanv has been approved in orders
by the Interstate Commerce Commi~-
sion, according to advices received
here. Being a carrier in interstate
commerce, the transfer of ownership
# the business has TO have approved
IF the Federal commission. The orde~
# the I. G. c. concerning the local
~ansTort lines was. one OF two ru~-
bases and ono leasing deal permitted
W the commission. The purchase
rice was not disclosed
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-13
MARRIAGE PAPERS
THREE ON SATURDAY

Marriage papers with the Vance
Registry Saturday were three, two of
the papers going to colored couples.
William Sidney Mooney, and Doris
Leak Martin, both of Richmond. Va
we're granted license.
The colored couples were Wallace
Bullock, Of Middleburg, and lola
Blanch Forbush of Manson; and Ed
ward Lee Hawkins, route l. Hendcr-
son and Lucy Day, of Henderson
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-13
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page Four

l. What are the three states of mat
ter?
2 At the mouth of what river is tn
city of Leningrad?
3. Which State is represented by l
S. Senator Alva p. Adams.
4. Where is the resting place OF t
French Unknown Soldier?
). What is the name for the SC cnt.'
study Of crime and crim.n2l3?
5. Who was the first Pres dent to di
in the White House?
Across which State does the Fri
Canal extend?
;. What is the correct pronunciation
of the WOf / museum
}. Whit is another name for PALMS.
try?
0. Near which city in India is the
Tai Maha?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-13
TEPFE. DEEDS PUT
ON COUNTY BOOKS

Three realty transfers were record
ed with the Vance Registry Saturday,
two of the conveyances covering land
in The county.
Lewis H. Reavis. ct al, sold Nellie
r. Spain, ct al, 1872 acres Of land on
the Satterwhite Road for SO and con
riderations.
For SO and considerations, Mrs
Nellie r. Spain, ct al, sold Lewis H.
Reavis, ct al tract of 1872 acres of
land on the Satterwhite Road for SIC
and considerations.
William Norman, ct al, conveyed
to Walter Williams three lots on
Rockspring street for $40 and consid-
CrationS.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-13
Ed BR|NKLEY HURT
IN AUTO COLLISION
Two Vehicles Sideswipe on
Raleigh Road Sunday
Near City Limits

Ell Drinklcy was said to be doin"
49, r'oo'v ct Nar;a Pa"hnm hos
p;t~l. where rn IS hein~ t~o"tNd g
injuries sustained early last night
when an automobile which he was
driving and one driven by Raleigh
Marlborough, Negro, of Kittrel, side
swiped each other on the Raleigh
Road a short distance from the city
limits.
Brinkley's automobile left the road
going into a ditch after the crash
49, vehicles were damaged cons.d
erably.
No charges were preferred by tht
investigating officers.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-13
NEGROES HELD FOR
THEFTS IN CLINTON

Eddie Hicks. Negro, said to be O.
this city, is being he in Jail here for
clinton officers, and is charged W.T.
breaking and entering, it was lcarne[
here toby.
Hicks bond is $500 in default
which he remains in jail.
Officers here were notified to ar
rest Hicks by Clinton officers.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-13
At Bedside of Mr.. Sanders.

r. M. Sanders, father of Mrs. e. H.
Craig, is very ill at his home here. it
was learned TODAY. His daughter, Mrs.
C. c. Fleming, with Mr.. Fleming, Miss
Neysa Fleming and Wallace Ezele,
of Victoria, Va, and Mrs. T. w. Wor-
ley and her children, Miss Marian and
and Tracy Worley, of Raleigh, visited
Mrs. Craig yesterday. Expected today
arc his sons. J. P. Sanders, of Ashe-
Vile, and ]. w. Sanders, of Roanoke
Rapids, and a brother, John L. San
ders, of Philadelphia.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-13

I'LL title is 1.-THE Shop of Dreams, q
Tale OF Love, Youth and Books"
AS an antidote for melancholia,
vars and rumors of wars Wodehouse
ans prefer Wodehouse in urge doses.
he new weekend Wodehouse" is
su'.A5itled "a portmanteau volume,
neat y packed by Jeeves, containing
the smartest selections from the ia
nous WOdehOuSe wardrobe of wit"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-13
Attend Tuncra,.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. ]. Macl<ey have
gone to Moyocl1, to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Mackey's brcther-in'aw, Will
liam Fox. Mrs. Mackcys brother from
Athens, Ga. came here yesterday
morning and accompanied them to
Mavock
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-13
u. S. To Send De-
stroyer to Hinan Area
Continued from Page .One)

request that Japanese army and navy
authorities be advised also.
The Japanese occupation of the
Chinese island of Hainan, off the
south China coast, about 200 miles
from the Indo-China coast and 3Oo
miles from the British crown-colory
of Hong Kong, was started Friday.
French sources in F'aris declared the
action violated repeated promises
made by Japan to France and Great
Britain TIE leland &c ncAr British
and French empire life lines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
GENERAL MOTORS
 OPENS UP PLANTS

Flint, Mich, June 15.-(UP).- General Motors plants opened peacefully today as members of two rival factions of the United Auto- mobile Workers union ended week of fighting and returned to work together.
 Homer Martins faction, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, settled its dispute with the company last night after having called a strike which the faction affiliated with the Congress of In- dustrial Organization had ignored There had been frequent clashes be- tween AFL pickets and CIO work CTS since last Thursday.
 This morning, LOW and CIO men walked into the Chevrolet and Fish, CT Body plant No. 1 shoulder tc shoulder, both sides satisfied with the settlement and each claiming a victory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15

street extension after a brief ill., ness. A native of Italy she came tc this city 27 years ago. Mrs. Orsini was devoted mother and her genial personality had won for her many friends who will be grieved to learn of her death.
 Surviving are her husband; three sons, Julius, Edmund and Robert Orsini; three daughters, Laura Margaret and Diana Orsini of this city; her mother, Mrs. Theresa Col bassani of Italy, two brothers, Ga briel of Stamford and Oscar of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Rocco Buzzelli of this city.
 The funeral will take place on Saturday morning from the Maio- rano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street to St. Lucy's church where a mass of requiem will be celebrated at time to be announced later Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 2 to II O. clock and tomorrow from ? to Il o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15

Participating in the parade were the drum and bugle corps of the Corporal Coyle and Casper s. Davis posts, the St. Stanislaus Corps, and the Brass City Girls Fife and Drum Corps.
 Worthy Duty
 In presenting the flag Ex-Mayor Guilfoile said he knew of no worth- Ter dutl he could perform than to present the national colors to sons of men he saw leaving for the bat tlefields of France. Walter L. Angle, Jr., captain of the squadron, ac- cepted the flag with a recital, of the principles of the Sons of the Legion, which are to propagate the ideals of American democracy among the people of the United States.
 Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, de- ivered patriotic address, stressing that the lessons which the flag teaches are greatly needed in the world of today. Exalted Ruler Wall ter A. Jarvis presided at the flag rites. The Elks' citation of the Sons of the Legion as the 1889 recipients of the lodges annual flag gift was read by Col. William J. Shanahan. Donald Haude, member of the youthful organization, read a paper on the history of the Stars and stripes.
 Marcel Doucette was soloist. The exercises closed with the singing by the assembly of America" with organ accompaniment by Eugene T. Oviatt.
 LegiOnnaires
 Major Newton w. Alexander was parade marshal. Commander George F. Karnofsky headed the delegation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
OBITUAR

PEACOCKE - Miss Frances Peacocke, 79, died last night at the home of her sister, Mrs. Theresa A. Harrigan, of 127 Chestnut Avenue, after a long illness.
 A lifelong resident of Litchfield, Miss Peacocke moved to her sisters home six months ago. She was born in Litchfield December 8, 1859, the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Kerley) Peacocke.
 Besides Mrs. Harrigan, sur vivors include another sister, Mrs. s. A. Madden; two nieces, Mar garet and Madeline Harrigan, and nephew, Joseph Harrigan, all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held from the home, 127 Chestnut avenue, Sat- urday morning at g o'clock with solemn requiem mass at 10 o'clock at St. Anthony's church, Litchfleld. Burial will be in St. An thony's cemetery, Litchfield.
 ORSINI-MrS. Celia Orsini, 46, wife of Gento Orsini, died this morning at her home, 46 Walnut
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
IBURLENSKI TO
 RECEIVE S225
Compensation Cl a i m Against Mattatuck
 Mfg. Co. Settled

Charles Burlenski of 5l7 North Main street today settled his com pensation claim againstt he Mat tatuck Mfg. Co.,, on receipt of $225. .66 and promise of payment of all medi- cal expenses incurred in the treat ment of his right arm. The arm was injured November 10 in an ac- cident att he factory.
 The stipulation, approved today by Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch, contains the in- formation that previous compensa- ton has been paid during the period November II, 1887 to April 10, 1888
 Question of specific injury arose with the petitioner claiming loss of 10 per cent of use of the arm and the company maintaining only five per cent of the use was lost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie (Miller) Spencer will be held to- morrow afternoon at o'clock at the Clark Funeral Home, 20 State Street, Rev. pr. John J. Snavely, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock and this evening from 2 to g o'clock.
 The funeral of Mrs. Peter Ciaccio will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 136 Sheffield street, with a requiem high mass at g o'clock in St. Michael's church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Lucia San- toro was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home 53 South Elm street to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Rocco Nadile assisted by Rev. Edward Farrell, Rev. Bodnar of Wallingford. Burial was in Cal- vary cemetery, with committal serv- ices by Father Farrell. The honor- ary pallberaers all members of the Aviglianese Women's Society in- cluded: President, Mary B. Mecca, Mollie Lucia, Mrs. Louis Clarimonte, Mrs. Anna Summa, Mrs. Grace verrastro and Mrs. Mollie Cipriano. The active pallbearers were: Law renee and Michael Santoro, Mario Lauro and Domenic Santasiero, nephews of the deceased, Anthony D'Andrea of Terryville, grandson of the deceased and Nicholas Dizcen- tiento.
 The funeral of Anthony Andruske- vice was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Stokes Funeral Home, 694 Riverside street to St. Joseph,s Church, where mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Jo- seph Valantiejus. Burial was in Cal- vary cemetery with committal ser vices by Father Valantiejus. The pallbearers were: John Yoksha, An- trony Yonikis, Matthew Abraitis, William Alexander, Peter Sanka and Louis Baranauskas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15

Street department expenditures were given >1reful study by the economy committee of the board of finance at a meeting last night Supt. of Streets Thomas J. Flem- ing was called on to draw up pro- gram for street repairs.
 Commissioner John H. Goss claimed that many street repair and restricting projects, as well as street oiling. could be done as WPA projects. This, he said, would en- able the street department to make savings in its budget for the current year, and would. also lessen the drain on the welfare department since the men hired for the WPA work would be taken from the well fare rolls.
 On suggestion of Commissioner Goss, the committee voted that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
ANNUAL WILEY PROM TONIGHT
COIorfuI Social Function Climax of School Year;
 Grand March Featured

Capping pre-graduation festivi- ties at Wilby high school, the an- nual senior prom will hold sway to- night as gay seniors don formal re- galis for the traditional event.
 The prom is scheduled to get un- der way at 8 o'clock with an hour concert by Tex Guinan and his Or- chestra, but probably will not be in full swing until after o'clock, will not come to a close until the wee hours when the various night spots in the surrounding suburbs and cities close their doors.
 Preliminary information was not available today, but it is expected that the majority of the prome- tladers will flock to Savin Rock, Milford, Cheshire, and Pennington for the early morning gaiety.
 The prom itself, to take place as customary in the Wilby gymnasium, is headed by Edward L. Gillette, chairman, with the assistance of Robert Arcand, George Ahearn, Francis Groody, John Harnick, John Thompson, Francis Goggins, Edith Klein, Chesia Kosinski, Helen Leahy, Christine Martin, and Helen Posius.
 Class president Paul Beliveau with his guest will lead the grand march scheduled to take place as ninth on the program, or in the vicinity of 10:30 o'clock.
 The list of patrons and patroness- es includes MT. and Mrs. Joseph F.. Kennedy, principal, MT. and Mrs. R.. s. Hayward, MT. and Mrs. Frank Hanson, MT. and Mrs. Newton w. Alexander, MT. and Mrs. Arthur D. Craig, MT. and Mrs. Ambrose G.. Egan, MT. and Mrs. George V. Grady, MT. and Mrs. James w. Lee, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Membrino, MT. and Mrs. James E. Moran, MT. and Mrs. Pierre Pronovost, and MT. and Mrs. Edwin J. Schnier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
Street Department
 Expenses Studied
Supt Fleming Prepares Program For Street Repair ing-Sulvan Ordered to Resign City or Factory Job

William A. Sullivan, reported to be working both at the street depart ment and the Waterbury Tool O., be forced to give up one of the two jobs. Mayor Frank Hayes and Supt. Fleming said they knew nothing of Sullivan's being employed in fac- tory as well as by the city. Both agreed that he should relinquish one of the jobs.
 The committee will take up pos sible police department economics at a meeting next week, and then will study possible savings in the school department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15

driven the car 100 yards it seops and can not be restarted. The doors lock externally and a horn blows until the police arrive and turn it of. Also a red sign appears on the car with the warning: Stolen"
 It is asserted that the device can not be short-circuited.
 Cannone plans to sell his inven- tion to 100 lire ($5.25).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
DEVICE TO TRAP
 AUTO THIEVES

Naples, June 15-(UP)-Pasquale Cannone announced today that he had invented a device which would not only thwart an automobile thief but practically deliver him into the arms of the law.
 The theory is that an automobile owner fixes the Cannone anti-box, 10 inches by 4, in his car and moves a hidden lever when he leaves the car unoccupied.
 The thief enters. When he has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15

of local and out of town legionnaires who took part in the parade and who were the guests of the Water bury Lodge of Elks following the ceremonies. The parade was one of the most colorful demonstrations witnessed here in years. It was 8 splendid tribute to the sons of the Legion, to have World War Veter- ans, some being their fathers, escort them to the lodge of the Elks for outstanding honors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
EIks Present Flag
 To Sons Of Legion
Impressive Ceremonies Mark Presentation of COors to
 Sons of World War Veterans Parade Held

Ex-Mayor Francis P Gulfoie, in behalf of the Water bury Lodge of Eks last night presented the American Flag to the local squadron Sons of the American Legion at coorfu exercises at the Eks Hall The presentation ceremony was preceded by. parade which formed on Holmes Avenue in front of the Legion Home marched over Mitchell Avenue to Willow, Meadow, Grand Bank, and West Main streets and drew before the Es Home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15

Abe Bailey's Maranta was second att he end of the two and one-halt mile route and James V. Ranks Scottish Union winner of the St. Leger Stakes a year ago, was third
 All three horses were weighted with 126 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
MASS

FLYNN--Third anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur, day morning. June i7th. At 7:y0 SSnsss SSSlSsss o tse ss reposs Of tSs sou
 of the late Mrs. Katherine Wall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
FLYER WON RACE

Ascot, Eng, June 15-CUP)--Lord
 Milford's F1yon won the 1S0th run ming of the Ascot gold cup, longest major stake race in England, over a field of eight rivals today. Sir
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
CARD or THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the American Brass %. supt. and Supervisors American Brass Go, The Earbenders Club. The Washington Park community solderIng pept:,. The s. s. Kresge Co, The scoviil Mfg: Co. Central Time office and the many frieppds: floral tributes and many acts of kindneas and sympathy extended to us during our recent bereavement the death Of our beloved husband, father and brother.
 MRS. THOMAS GRIFFIN
 and FAMILY.
 AfRG. DENNIS KmAN&,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
DIED

ORsINI In this city. June 18th. 1899. Mrs. Celia Orsini, of 46 Wal nut st. Funeral Saturday morning, time later, from Maiorano Funeral Home. 95 Willow St., to St. Lucy's Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15
HOW IS SHE?

"S HE IS FINE" and he made it strong, for no one but he could re- alize , W h a t happiness it gave him to be able to say tn e s Q words after long months of worry over his sicklv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-15

wife, and who has now fully re- gained her health through Chi- opractic treatments after var- ious methods had failed.
 Office records of the past 19 years show many of the follow ing cases restored to Health; Weak Nerves, Constant Tired and Exhausted Feeling, Head Pains. Dizziness, Neuritis, Arth- ritis, Back Pains, Liver, Gall Bladder and Stomach Ailments, Female Disorders, Throat and Ear Trouble, Kidney and Blad- der Trouble, Asthma, High Blood Pressure, Skin Eruptions, etc. and etc.
Evening star., 1939-01-15
Rev.EmoryS. Elmore,
Miss Coffman Wed
In Indiana

GAITHERSBURG, Nd, JAN a.
OF interest here is the wedding Of
Miss Virginia Mae Coffman, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. N. Coffman
of Hinton, w. Va, to the Rev. Emory
S. Elmore, son of Mrs. M. D. Elmore
of Gaithersburg.
Mr.. Elmore is pastor of the Foun-
tain City, Ind, Methodist Church,
and the ceremony was performed
there by Dr. Phillips Brooks Smith
Of Richmond. Ind. district super
intendent of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church. A reception was held
in the parsonage in which they will
live when they return from a trip
to visit their parents in Maryland
and West Virginia.
Mrs. Elmore is a student in Asbury
Seminary in Wilmore, KY. and is
vice president of the Philo Mothia
Sorority, The bridegroom is grad
uate of Randolph Macon and of the
Theological Seminary at Asbury.
Announcement has also been made
of the marriage December q of
Miss Frances Young of Thurmont,
a teacher in Gaithersburg High
School, to Mr.. George Ward, son
OF Mrs. Carson Ward and the late
Mr. Ward.
Mrs. Mary Bell Allnutt has closed
her home and gone to Washington
for the winter. Miss Grace Walker
is in Orlando, Fla, where she is
visiting Mrs. Stanley Platt. Mr..
Frank Etchison is spending some
time in Charleston, S. c., with Mr..
and Mrs. Leslie Etchison.
Evening star., 1939-01-15
Mrs. Louis Ferguson
Entertains at
Home in HerndOn

HERNDON, Va, Jan. 4.-Mrs.
Louis Ferguson entertained Monday
at luncheon and bridge in her home
near Herndon.
Mrs. E. Barbour Hutchison and
Mrs. George F. Buell. were joint
hostesses at a reception and tea
Tuesday afternoon, in the former S
home, for the members of the Home
Interest Garden Club.
Twenty-Five Herndon members of
the Fairfax County Young Demo-
cratic Club attended the annual
banquet held at the George Mason
Hotel in Alexandria, Thursday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kite are the
guests over the week end of the
formers mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Kite
of Manassas, Va.
Mrs. Allen H. Kirk has had as
her guest for a week. her daughter,
Mrs. Louis Robey of Washington.
Mrs. Russell Allen Lynn enter
tanned Monday evening for the men,
bers of her Sunday School class.