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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-20

and seeking ways of expanding its
services.
Various committees will be named
by the board of governors in a
meeting next Thursday evening at
the club house.
R. G.. Kittrell presented resolutions
Of thanks to the officers and direc-
tors for their splendid work during
the past year, and they were promp--
ly adopted.
Plans were laid for extending the
membership of the club to 200, and
after that number is reached, the di-
rectors wi ! impose an initiation fee
on all additional members.
A prospectus of club activities will
be drawn up shortly, this to be used
in informing new members what to
expect the coming year from West
End.
The meeting was enthusiastic and
attended by the largest crowd ever
to be present at business meeting
of the org nizatiOn
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-20
w. A. Hunt Home
After Treatment
Given In Durham

w. A. Hunt, Vance county repre-
sentative in the State House of Rep
resentatives, now meeting in RIA
leigh, came home Thursday evening
from a Durham hospital, where he
has been for weeks undergoing treat
ment for a foot infection. Mr.. Hunt
suffered with the ailment several
months Last summer, but returned
home for some weeks in the late fall,
but had to return to the hospital for
treatment.
1t is expected that Mr.. Hunt will
go to Raleigh soon to take his seat
in the House, which he has not yet
attended. He was nominated to the
office in the primary of last June,
and elected in November.
Speaker D. L. Ward has appointed
Mr.. Hunt on some eight or nine
House committees, including those
on finance and Banking. The finance
committee is holding daily sessions
in Raleigh considering the new State
revenue bill for the coming biennium
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-20
COMMENDED
FOR SALES ABILITY

Luther T. Hughes, local Pontiac
salesman of Motor Sales Co., is the
recipient of two letters of commen-
sations from high officers of the
Eontiac organization for his excel
cnt work as a salesman during the
past year.
D. B. Whitfield, zone manager, Of
Charlotte, stated THAT Hughes sold
,nough new and used cars during
the year to qualify for the Pontiac
Master Salesman's Guild. He said
that Hughes was one of the best
Pontiac sllesmen in the Charlotte
zone, and one of the best in the coun-
try, basing his statement on Hughes
record.
c. P. Simpson, general sales man
ager, of Pontiac, Mich, sent his con-
gratulations to Hughes for achieving
his honor.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-20
I'LL More Tax Revenue
Involved In Diversion
Continued from Page One.)

Continued from Page One.)
leaving all of the gasoline money to
go into the general fund.
The State auditors report for 1888
shows that this amounted to nearly
a million dollars. Actual figures ar.
as follows Collected from gasoline in
spection, 1891, ,374.66; collected from
kerosene inspection, $119,740.55. Ex-
ncnded by the inspection unit, $122,-
1877.
Thus is left a net profit to the gen
eral fund of $978, 8,927.44. Not diversion
in the sense that it is taken from
some other fund and placed in the
general, anti-diversionists point out
that it is essentially diversion, since
it is money paid by users of gasoline
for a specific purpose, and is being
used for another purpose. The roa1
folks never get a chance at it, and
their only interest in bringing it to
the diversion argument is to show
that precedent once established is
hard to break.
Another angle is that a great deal
more of the Inspection money col
lected could be profitabl. used In TIC
work for which it is levied. Officials
of the division admit that they do not
need the whole million dollars.
Strange as it may seem, they admit
that they could not use it ALL Twelve
thousand filling stations, ranglnr
from one to ten pumps each, and
some forty thousand kerosene dis
pensing pumps, require a lot OF
checking to see that the gasoline or
kerosene sold is of the purity claimed
by the seller. Sixteen inspectors ana
ten chemists can hardly keep up VIII
it though all parties agree that th'
division has done a good JOB. AN.
other hundred thousand dollars woule.
be well spent and the users OF gas
oline would be greatly, benefited py
the increased efficiency of the inspec-
tion service. If given that there wouio
he little protest att use of the rest
of the money somewhere else.
! Indications are that the Inspection
tax diversion is going to have large
place in forthcoming debate on the
| question of taking more and more
money from gasoline revenue and ap-
! plying it to general State expenses
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-20
Beer Dealers
Fight Big Tax
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.

Raleigh, Jan. 2O-Bootlegging of
beer is causing the State of North
Carolina to .ose a large amount of
revenue in addition to being tre-
mendous competitive handicap to
the dealers who want to pay their
taxes honestly and in full, Major l..
P. McLendon, representative of the
beer dealers of the State told the
joint finance committee of House
and Senate.
The Greensboro attorney was op-
rosing the proposal of the Budget
Commission to increase the tax on
beer from one cent to one and half
cents per bottle.
He said the presen. method of CO. :
lecting existing beer levies is made
Quate and defective in that it per-
mits bootleggers with faxed bills of
aiding to points in ether states to
bring beer into North Carolina and
distribute it without paying the tax.
He advocated the Grown tax"
whereby each bottle of beer scnd in
the State would bear a distinctive
mark showing THAT the tax on it
has been paid.
Major McLendon cited to the COM
mittee statistics from other states
designed to show that exorbitant tax
es on beer, instead of bringing in
greater revenue, has in fact, the op-
posite result
Ie said that Mississippi, by increas-
ing its tax, lost revenue; while in
Texas, where taxes were reduced, to-
tai revenues jumped.
He pleaded that beer be regarded
just as any other product and that it
not be singled out for special regu-
la ton.
Instead of the tremendous profit
which many people seem to believe
is made in the beer business, there
is more than often litt or nothing
left for the dealers after all taxes are
paid, he said.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-20
MRS. J. B. WATKINS
DIES AT AGE OF Sc
Funeral From Home At IL
A. M. Tomorrow; Lived
Here So Years

Mrs. Annie Chesley Bullock Wat
kins, for more than half a century
a resident of Henderson, and mem
ber of one of the countys prominent
families, died at her home at 222 Tur-
ner avenue at los a. m. today on the
eve of her 86th birthday. She was a
native of Granville county and born
January 81, 1853.
Mrs. Watkins was lifelong MEM
Der of the First Presbyterian church
of Henderson, and during her active
years was a regular attendant and
participant in it's activities.
Surviving are the following children:
John B. Watkins, Jr., of Henderson;
Mrs Sudie Rowland, of Sumter S. c.;
Miss Fannie D. Watkins, of Hender-
son; Chesley Watkins, of Charlotte,
Mrs. Marvin Bowling, of Baskerville.
Va, and DR.. Robert E. Watkins, of
Belmar, N. j. Also surviving are 16
grandchildren and six great grand
children.
Mrs. Watkins had been ill several
months, suffering with a complica-
ton of diseases. Her husband, the
late John B. Watkins, died some 16
years ago. She was the daughter of
William Cobb Bullock and Fannie
Catherine Daniel, both of Granville
county.
Funeral services will be held at II
o'clock Saturday morning from the
residence on Turner avenue, with in
terment in Elmwood cemetery here
In charge will be Rev r. A. White.
pastor of the Presbyterian church of
Mooresville. and former pastor here,
who will be assisted by Rev. James
A. Jones, present pastor of the local
church.
Pallbearers will be chosen from
among the grandsons and nephews of
the deceased.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-20
786 Auto Plates
OF City Are Sold
For The New Year

Only 7S6 City of Henderson auto
mobile license Plates for 1889 had
been sold at the city clerks office to-
Gay, af.er about three weeks of the
year had passed. In spite of the re-
iuirement that cars of all descrip-
lions owned in the city shall display
the new tags as of the first of the
year, only about two thirds of the
cars, as shown by the records for
1888 knve been equipped.
No move has been announced by
;ity ofiicia to compel the use of the
license plates. Some have complied
with the law by making the outlay
requil ed, but others have been allow
ed to continue to drive their cars
without tags, regardless of the law.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-20
Jenkins Succeeds Brodie
AS West End President
New Directors and
Two Ladies to Board
of Governors Named;
Large Crowd Attends
Annual Session; Plan
Membership Of 200

James w. Jenkins, Sr., was eected
president of West End Country Club,
succeeding J. H. Brodie, who served
during the past year, last night at
the annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers and members. ]. Fl. Zoliicoffer
was made vice president, with N. P.
StrauSe being reelected secretary
treasurer.
A. j. Watkins, George A. Rose, Jr.,
and j. H. Zollicoffer were named to
the board of directors, and Mrs. ]. A.
Cooper and Mrs. II. III. Bass, Jr were
named to the board of governors,
this being the first time ladies have
occupied posts on this board.
C. o. Seifert, chairman of the
beard of governors, presided.
j. H. Brodie, retiring president,
made his report to the organization,
dec airing that the club had an ope-
rating prcfit for the past year of
$359.32, with all bills paid, and that
members of the organization had paid
their dues before using the club pro-
perty. The retiring president point
ed out thai. at the beginning of 1885,
the group owed $S12.70, 5000 in bonds
and $175 in interest. AT the close of
the year, the club showed a profit
and had two bonds due of $100 each
and interest of $3.50 to meet.
The club enjoyed healthy year,
financial and otherwise, with MEM
bership during the year reaching its
peak.
Over 100 persons attended the ses-
sion, about half of them ladies, and
there was a general discussion of
what could be done with the club.
Rev. j. A. Jones enumerated the
benefits of such an organization, and
many others spoke their views, all
heartily endorsing the nroa I, ia tinn
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-20
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1889
KIWANIS OBSERVES
24TH ANNIVERSARY

A program was arranged by the
Henderson Kiwanis club for observ
ance at its meeting this evening of
the oath anniversary of the founding
of the international organization.
The event is being, observed by cl,lbs
throughout the country this week.
A special message from the presi-
dent of Kiwanis international was
part of the program arranged for
tonight, in charge of the education
committee. AN Kiwanians were espe-
cially urged to make it a point to at
tend the meeting.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-20
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page Four

l. How many cubic inches are in one
gallon?
2. Where is the Suwanee River?
8. Describe the flag of an Admiral
of the u. S. Navy.
4 With what sport is the name OF
Lou Ambers associated?
5. On which continent is the Amur
river?
6. In which country is the city of
Kyoto?
7. What is the correct pronunciation
of the word irrevocable?
8. What is the relation of my son
to the daughter of my niece?
g. For what government agency do
the initials P. w. A. stand?
10. What is a mallard?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-01-20
Just Try
Eating This Meal
How is this for a meal?

How is this for a meal?
James Durham, Negro, is re-
ported to have feasted on two
pounds and seven ounces of beans
pound of chitterlings, three eggs,
half pound of bacon, 80 rolls,
washing it down with a pint of
water, and now he is laying claim
to the eating championship of
Henderson.
James says he did this eating
at one sitting at local cOlored
cafe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
POLl'S

Another smash headline Broadway vaudeville program direct from Broadway will be presented Wednes" day evening at Q D. m. from the stage of the Loew-Poli theater.
 Heading this weeks revue are the 3 Mack Brothers, Sailors on Q Holi- day of mirth. Other star acts on the bill include Edwards and Arden Society entertainers; Gleason and Sanborn, musical cocktail Galo & Haley, Rhumba Rumblines, and Calude and Corrinne, sensational dancers and singers.
 Gus Meyersl Jr., and the LoeW Poll theater orchestra will furnish the musical background for the show.
 The vivid ordeal of one of tho worlds greatest benefactors and humanitarians is depleted in Nurse Edith Cavell', which opens at Loew's Poll on Wednesday, starring Anna Neagle. foremost British star
 Adherlng closely to the facts of the sensational case, the plcturiza- ton is laid in Brussels. Belgium previous to and during the World War. It is here that the benign Eng fish nurse served as head of hos pltal right up to the time the fleld- gray avalanche took possession of the city. The melodramatic motion picture traces the manner in which she started @ civilian organization to smuggle convalescents and other fugitives from the combat zone into Holland-a humanitarian enterprise which soon attained such vast scope that German authorities were obliged to bend every effort to smash 1t. How the courageous nurse is finally captured by the counter espionage service and brought to trial before a Prussian court, and how England, America and other countries vainly tried to save her affords screen drama which at times reaches spectacular heights.
 Produced and directed by Herbert Wilcox for RKO Radio, "Nurse Edith Cavell' features an imposing supporting cast of forty players among whom are Edna May Oliver George Sanders, May Robson, zasu Pitts, H. B. Warner and Mary How ard.
 On the same program will be an- other smash hit, The Flying Deuces a full-length feature comedy starring that inimitable team of Laurel and Hardy.
 Attractions coming to a close at Loew's Poli tonight include William Powell and Myrna Loy in Another Thin Man, with Virginia Grey and Otto Kruger, and '"The Honey moons Over". a romantic comedy featuring Stuart Erwin and Marjorie Weaver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
STATE

Tonight at 8.30 the Warner Bros. State theater again presents from It's stage the big entertainment fea- ture that has the whole town talk ing. "Silver Dollar Quiz."
 "Professor' Freddy Hall has arl- other selection of tricky questions with which to test your skill and knowledge. The reward for answer ing the questions in the correct manner will be usual shiny silver dollars of which q plentiful supply will be on hand for this evenings quiz.
 Don't forget, make up c quiz party and attend the State every Monday evening. There's always plenty of silver dollars, zoxes of candy and an evening of good clean fun during the States "Silver Dollar Quiz" as well as the "tops" fin screen enter- tainment.
 And on the screen the manage ment will present two outstanding attractions. Spotlighting the bill is the thrill and comedy hit "The Cat and the Canary" with Bob Hope and Paulete Goddard in the co-starring leads. The second big treat is "Blon- die Brings Up Baby" another in the series concerning the comic strip favorite As in previous Blondie pic- lures, Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake and Larry Simms are starred. This show completes it's engagement with performances tomorrow evening.
 Starting Wednesday the State brings to Waterburians the picture they have been waiting for Dis puted Passage" with Dorothy Lac mour Akim Tamiroff and John Howard in the leading roles.
 Based on the best-selling Lloyd c. Douglas novel, it is like previous Douglas stories, and is ideally suit ed for screen adaptation.
 Lamour is given her first really big dramatic role and she plays 1t to the hilt. Howard and Tamiroff are equally as good bringing their best characterizations to date to the screen.
 And on the same show will Dc Our Neighbors, The Carters" with Fay Bainter. Frank Craven and Eds mund Lowe ip the featured roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
p. 0. BOYS IN
 QUIZ BATTLE

The linen who always ring twice" will have e chance to ring the bell for cash awards tonight when teams from the Waterbury and Naugatuck Post Offices will compete in WATERS weekly Brain Trust Quiz, on the air from 8;30 to 800.
 Edgar D. Dwyer, Harold J. Black CT, and Harold P. Deeley will desert their stamps and postmarks for the nonce to represent the Waterbury Post office in the battle of wits against Pete Brennan, Larry Foote, and Michael Smith of Uncle Sans letter men" in Naugatuck.
 The names of radio listeners who will receive cash awards for sub- mitting questions will also be an- nounced during the broadcast by the Quizmaster, Jim Parker.
 Although tonight's broadcast is only the third in the series, the Brain Trust Quiz has already es- abolished itself firmly as one on Monday nights top radio shows. Applications from organizations which wish 10 enter teams have been SO numerous that directors of the program are experiencing diff. ficulty in finding room for every- one. They have announced, how ever. that efforts will be made to accommodate every team which has made application to enter the quiz, sooner or later,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
STRAND

Today and tomorrow mark your final opportunities to see James Cagney and Priscilla in the thrilling Init" "The Roaring Twens ties" also Bonita Granville in "Nan- cy Drew and the Hidden Staircase" currently ct the popular Warner Bros. Strand theater.
 Headlining the new show opening at the Strand on Wednesday Is "In- termezzo," love story with Leslie Howard, 1ngrid Bergman, and Edna Best in the starring roles.
 The film is c drama about c great violinist, who in remembering his youth and the happy days when he first married, believes that he has fallen in love again with Q younger and more beautiful woman.
 He persuades her to become his accompanist on a triumphant con- cert tour, leaving his family behind while he and his sweetheart travel all over Europe.
 "Intermezzo," introduces the beau. tiful and blonde Ingrid Bergman to Strand audiences for the first time. Miss Bergman, who is one of Eu- ropes most popular young actresses, portrays the role of the other wo. man with Leslie Howard as the vi- olinist, said to be his greatest role to date and Edna Best as his wife,
 Co-featliring the program will be a thrilling and excitinb drama enc titled Espionage Agent" with two favorites, Joel McCrea and Brenda Marshall in the co-starring leads.
 Make q date to see this swell ssiow at tho Strand starting Wednesday. You're sure to enjoy it from start to finish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
.DAV Assn. Auxiliary
 To Aid Members
Checks to Be Sent to Totally Disabled, SiCk-l4
 Chapters Present Here for District Session

Union City, New Britain, Milford and Waterbury. Past Commander John Mulligan of Waterbury and Peter Nugent of West Haven, ila- tional junior vice-commander, spoke
 Mrs. Antoinette Kolinsky, state commander, presided ct the wof1- ems meeting and Mrs. Margaret Smith of West Haven, national ex- ecutive committeeman, spoke. Mrs. Thomas O'NeilI, Waterbury conn- rnander. was in charge of refresh- ments, assisted by Mrs. Elizabeth Peters, Mrs. Mary Hopkins, Mrs. Josephin, Donahue, Mrs. 0ermaine DeZinno, Mrs. Louise Stoto and MISS Rose Mulligan.
 Five Gold Star Mothers were present, Mrs. Mary Bennett of Mid- dletown, Mrs. Ellen Fallowell, Mrs. Mary Saunders, Mrs. John Conklin, and Mrs. Mary Mellon of Water- bury.
 The Waterbury chapter contrib uted $6 toward the state fund.
 The Bunnies, making organ- ization of the D. A. V. auxiliary, met previous to the state meeting, with Mrs. Catherine Simpson, past junior vice. e-commander, presiding, and voted to have Q Christmas party on Dec. 14.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
CommitteeNamedFor
 Galullo Testimonial
Meeting Called for TOnight-Popular Court PrOsecu-
 tor to Be Honored December l9

Personnel of the general commit tee arranging the testimonial dinner to be given at The Elton Dec, 18th for Prosecutor Michael J. Galullo has been announced by Chairman Anthony Colucci. The committee will meet tonight at o'clock in the Brooklyn Y.
 A number of civic, fraternal and political groups are represented on the committee. The committee mem- bers are as follows:
 Anthony Colucci, Antonio liam nitti, Ralph DiRienzo, Angelo Pos- senate, Vernon L. Hall, Peter J, Costigan, Nicola Becca, John De- Pastino, Luigi Giannelli, Umberto Santopietro, John Deschino, William J. Shanahan, Jeremiah J. Griffin, Joe Garvey, Paul Delro, Roy E. Rice, Ralph Granato, Fred F. Di- Napoli, Nick Apulucci, Joseph AL tieri, Daniel Altieri, James Mrachi- telle, Frank x. Downs, Michael Giordano, Eustacchio Schippa, Vim cent Paolino, Joseph Cichiello, Car men Cipriano, Salvatore Puzzo, R. A. Damiani, Rocco Glampi, Joseph Pilkington.
 As well as John Marchltelle, Paul Puzzo. Thomas Colosanto, Paul Salvatore, Louis Tedesco, Leo Fox, James Bozzuto, Michael DiLeo, Frank Vitarelli, Charles Summa, D. J. Mahaney, William Kolbeck, Jo- seph LaPorta, John Fisher, Thomas Lepore, Michael Testa, Frank Rossi Bert Schiavone, Amilio Soprano, Salvatore Drago, Herman Schaffer Leo Pronovost, George KarnofsSy, Patsy Mangini, Olindo DiNapoli, John Calo, Patsy Porto, Joseph
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

Richard Reid since 1921 editor of The Bulletin, official organ of the Catholic Laymens Association of Georgia will take his duties as editor of the official Catholic organ of New York diocese, The Catholic News He succeeds the late Michael ). Madi- gan editor of that paper for years Mr. Reid is lead ing Catholic layman and represents the highest type Catholic journalist In 1888 his services to Catholic journalism were recognized by the Pope who made him a Knight of Saint Gregory. He likewise received the Laetare medal in 1886, and scholastic and honorary degrees from many Catholic colleges and universities Mr. Reid is a graduate of Holy Cross College in Worcester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

Delaney, Michael Ciano, Harry J. Beardsley, A. R. Martino.
 Vito Ciampi, Michael Colucci, Jannetty, M. JAnthony, Frank DiBiase, Stanley Lucas, Michael Dezinno, Anthony Comardo, Peter Augelli, Fedele Fuoco, Antonio Car uso, John DiLeo, John Mama, Vin- cent Lenti, John Jenusaitis, Frank DeBlasio.
 Also Joseph DiPietro, Andrew DiPietro, Mark Margiotta, Anthony Marciano, Michael Valenti, Vincent Matura, Andrew Putetti, Michael Croce, Dan Putetti, Michael Rossi, Butch DeVito Alex Comardo, John Stokes, Michael DeVito. Ralph Mas trianno, Jiggers Palladino, Michael Bergantino, Bill Hurley, Domenic Jannetty.
 And Daniel Colucci Michael Toma, James DiRienzo, Michaele Vigilante, Joseph Rossi, John Me- Hugh. Michael DelPo, Michael Marafino, Francis Summa, Harry X. Cashin. Ralph Tremaglio, Rocco Diorio. Domenic Mass.mo, Louis Ciraldi, Jame s Cariedo, Rudolph Peruglnl, Nick Cecil.