davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23
ANSWERS.

kATN . w EhO.
l. On the first Monday after the
second Wednesday in December next
following their election in the Cap
itol in Raleigh.
2. Joseph Hewes, of Edenton, one
of the signers of the Declaration OF
independence. He was a delegate tc
the first Continental Congress ir
1774, and served until 1777. He was
elected again in 1879 and Gied No
vember 10, of that year, while at
tending the meeting of congress in
Philadelphia, and was buried in the
Old Christ Churchyard in that city
The location of the grave is I'M
known.
3. State Treasurer is required tc
give surety bond of $25O,OOO.
4. BY act of the general assembly
of 1778 the name of Tryon county
was dropped and Lincoln and Ruth
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23
Spreading Out

Since next year is the time for
the decennial census of the United
States, an unusually large number
of cities and towns over North
Carolina are seeking permission OF
the present General Assembly, last
one before tEe official counting of
noses, to hold elections on extend
ing their city limits. Our neighbor,
Oxford, is included in the list Hen
derson is not one of them.
AT the last national census in
1880, Henderson's official popula-
ton count was 6,345. That means
that number of people lived within
the radius of 1900 yards circum-
scribed about the square formed by
the intersection of Garrett and
Montgomery streets.
In the fall of 1887, seven years
after the last census was made, a
city directory was published here
by reputable concern, which
showed count of 1888 persons in
the area including the city proper
and the Immediately adjacent SUI
burbS, commonly and properly re-
ferred to when mention is made
of Henderson.
The official United States census
is made only at ten-year intervals.
Population counts made next year
will be the last until 1850, or eleven
years hence. Statistics compiled in
1910 will stand for another full de-
cade as the only authoritative reck-
oning of population, however much
any town or city may spread out in
tie meantime. Whatever of disad-
vantage there may be in small fig
ures will continue for a long time
to come. If new territory is taken
in, such benefits as may accrue
therefrom will be effective very
soon.
Most citizens here will admit that
Henderson has done about all the
growing it can do within the small
radius of 1900 yards that has con-
stituted its dimensions since it was
Incorporated about three-quarters
oil century ago. Its population
within that area has increased very
little in the past several decades
and 1t can climb but little more in
the next several or succeeding
census periods. If, therefore, the
city wishes ever to be recognized
the country over for the live, pro-
gressive community it is, the onlv
way to get that recognition is bv
embracing sections that properly
and in reality are a part of the civ.
CEtll and unless that is done. we
shall continue TO be looked upon as
a mere croas roads town near tbo
Virginia line.
There are advantages and dis
advantages in extending city limits
1t would mean added tax revenue
for the city treasury. 1t would also
mean new and increased obligations
and responsibilities for the munich
pality to accept. Taxes would be
doubled on property now outside
which would be taken in. And no.
body likes to pay taxes of any sort
to say nothing of having them in
creased.
But those people who now live
on the fringes of the present CITY
limits are enjoying all of the adj
vantages and benefits of those who
are inside and without sharing in
the costs, except for small monthly
charges for water or sewage SER
vice. Most of them have virtually
the same fire protection as insiders
have and pay nothing at all for that.
II they have 4 fire, they expect the
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23
What Do You
Know, About
North Carolina?
Bv FRED Fl. MAY

l. When do presidential electors
meet to cast their votes?
2. Who was the North Carolina
delegate who died while attending
the Continental CONGRESS- in Phil
adelphia and was buried in an un-
known grave?
3. What amount of surety bond is
required Of the State treasurer?
4. When was Tryon county divid-
ed into Lincoln and Rutherford
counties?
5. When were the State motto and
date, Nav 20, ITS, added to the
State Seal?
6. How much did tax values in
North Carolina decrease during the
reconstruction years?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23
February %. 1919

Mrs. j. I. Alderman left Monday
for Wake county, where she visited
the schools in the interest of fire pre-
Vention week.
Miss Nellie Daniels returned from
Raleigh Monday, where she spent
the week end with friends.
Miss Rosebud Cheatham, who was
operated on for appendicitis at Sarah
Elizabeth hospital, a week ago, is
recovering satisfactorily and is very
much improved
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23
February %. 1894

Schools of Henderson and Of Vance
county are tentatively set to close
about the first week in May, with
commencement in the Henderson
high school due to begin probably on
Sunday, May G, it was learned today
at the office of E. M. Rollins, super
intendent. '
Lionel Barrymore in Carolina"
with Robert Young, Richard Crom-
we'll. -
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

Rocky Mount will soon rival Ra-
leigh in the number of its citizens
Suggested" as candidates for gov
ernor in 1910.
Latest entry in this list from the
Nash-Edgecombe metropolis is Josh
Horne, publisher of the Telegram.
Other Mountaineers regarded as
among potential candidates are for
mer State Senator Lee Gravely and
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23
at Hazleton, Pa. Died Sept.

born at Hazleton, Pa. Died Sept.
%, 1889.
1851-Frederick B. Warde, actor,
born in England. Died in New
York, Feb. 7, 1885.
188O-Roy D. Chaplin, auto pio-
neer, secretary of commerce, born
at Lansing, Mich. Died in Detroit,
FEB. 16, 1886.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

Today's aspects include a strong
character and high order of intelli-
gence. Fine ideas are coupled with
a kind heart and strong ideas of
hospitality. 1t develops a counse-
lor to be trusted and one winning
friencS much higher than himself
in the social scale. 1t is grand
birthday
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Bnck Page

1. The Cotton State"
2. Department Of Commerce.
3. North Dakota.
4. The Dead Sea.
5. Four of Clubs.
6. Invalid.
7. Yes.
8. Hawk Family.
8. Philadelphia.
10. The six-year molar.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23
5000 YEARS AGO
(Taken from Daily Dispatch Fiies)

ing on the 22nd day of February, the
Washington idea permeated the dec
orationS and entertainment.
Miss Sally Garlick returned yes
terday from Monroe, where she has
been the guest of her sister, Miss
Edna Garlick, for several days.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23
~ SAElST
Ililt.lI.l|illIIa,d; jz;Z.
- vrihs hnD ME ~ I "a llsM ~ n paA-HNln H. ~

WE CANNOT FIND 1T BY OUR
SELVES: Thou wilt show me the
path of life: in thy presence is full
ness of joy; at thy right hand there
are pleasures for evermOre.-PSalmS
1911.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23
FOREST FIELD DAY
TO BE HAD FRIDAY

Burlington, Feb. ga All fiold
day in forestry will be held Fr itI,u
on the farm of j. Ed Garrison ~
Faucette township, in Alamarooaa
county, 1t was announced here toda1r
by ). W. Bason, county farm agent
OF the State College Extension Se,,'
ice. w. j. Barker, assistant exte,
sion forester, will be present to ro,l
duct a demonstration and disco
various phases of farm forestry u
B. Dahl, forester of the Soil tx,
servation Service, Also will baVo o'i :
part on the program. d
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

and that flag shall be displayed at
each and every term of court held,
and on such other public occasions
as the commissioners may deem pro-
Der
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23
February %, 1929

Miss Julia Bryan Zollicoffer made
a charming little hostess yesterday
afternoon at the West End Country
club, when she entertained at
party celebrating her birthday. Fall
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

James F. Barrett, veteran A. F. L.
publicity man, thinks that North
Carolina has come long way along
the arduous labor trail
why, | can remember when
nine-year-old kids used to work all
night in cotton mills, and when
they :1sed to call out the National
Guard every time 1 started to dis
tribute circulars. 1t got so l knew
allsthe militia Captains by their first
names and it was Hi, Bill and Hi,
Jim when we'd meet"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

the perennial Dick Fountain, who
like Tennyson's famed Brook, "
goes on forever.
Of course, the capital city, by
virtue Of housing State officials, is
still well in the lead, though of true
residents it has only three-J NJ
Broughton, Willis Smith and Carl
Goerch.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

NOTICE. WILL BE IN HENDER-
son Friday and Saturday, Feb. "a
and 25, with a load of my own
raised pigs. Prices reasonable. w
w. Jordan, Gates, N. c. 23-1t
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

TESTED ROSE BUSHES FOR SALE
75c each by the dozen, immediate
delivery. Must be moved this week.
Bridger's, Florist. Andrews Ave.
Ext, phone $50. 23-1ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

DIRT-FREE DIRT-FILL UP THE
low places you have. Dirt free for
the hauling, 81 load. See George
Whitfield, south end Garnet ST..
or write Box 1873. 23-lt
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

UNTIL MARCH l, 1899 CARS
washed and CREASED $3.50. Legg-
Parham Company. 8-26tj.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

PLAYER PIANO BARGAIN! IN
stead of reshipping to factory,
Player Piano, like new, can be had
for unpaid balance Of $46.18 re-
naming on contract. Write at once
to Edgar O. Mellow, Department
of Accounts), 4743 North Sheffield
Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
who will advise where piano can
be seen. Kindly furnish references
23-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

BRING WHAT YOU HAVE TO
sell to the Sundry Shop, 100 yards
North Of Laundry. Alterations and
sewing solicited. Alterations make
new appearances. Phone 8. 23-2t
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

WANTED: MAN WITH CAR FOR
profitable RaWleigh Route. Must
be satisfied with good living at
start. Write Rawleigh's, Dept
.NCB-93-1O1, Richmond, Va. 23-1t
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

GET PRICES ON OUR USED Cape
before you buy. E. & 2. Motor ca
Dodge and Plymouth dealers. III
chestnut street. 4eod-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

FOR RENT APARTMENT AT TIN
Little Hotel, possession March !
Apply to Mrs. r. j. Corbitt 23-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23
WANT ADS
Get Results

STEAMED OYSTERS, FRESH BAP
becue, Brunswick Stew. Vanco
Filling Station, Henderson. N =
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

SPECIAL FRIDAY TWENTY
Fourth: 5-gallons regular gasoline
free with every wash and grease
job at regular price of $2.00. Sea-
BOARD Service Station. 90
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

WE SPECIALIZE IN ALI, KIMnc
Of body and fender repair work
Motor Sales Co. oS &C.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

SAVE $1.5O-SPECIAL OF
fer extended until March Is.
American Magazine. Golfers
and Woman's Home Compan-
ion IA months for $500. Car
RE Burton, call lat. 23-1ti.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

ALL STATE LICENSED BEAUTY
operators. Phone 200 for appoint
ment. Your patronage appreciated
Bridgers Beauty Shop. Att
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

STRAYED OR STOLEN TUESDAY
night from Harry Clark's home
near WILLIAMSBURG, one white and
tan male pointer. Answers to name
Of Mack. If found, notify either
Harry Clark or Joe Evans 23-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

Entered at the post office in Hender-
son. N. c., as second class mail matter
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

VISIT OUR USED CAR LOT FOR
better values in used cars. Motor
Sales Co. 25-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-23

STENOGRAPHER AND BOOK
keeper desires regular or part time
work. For further information
please call 373 daytime or 534-J at
night. 23-25-28-2
Evening star., 1939-03-28
Everyday Problems Held
Job for Schools

The problems of everyday life
should be included in the curricula
OF modern schools, DR.. Hollis Cas-
well, professor of education at Co.
lumbia University, declared last
night at the annual banquet of the
Elementary Principals Association
of District Schools.
THE most important job of the
schools is training students for citi-
zenship and character" he asserted
He listed among the subjects the
modern curricula should include
care of health. occupation of leisure
time, understanding of propaganda
instruction in how to purchase
food, clothing and other necessities
and traffic safety.
Guests at the speakers table were
Robert L. Haycock, first assistant
superintendent of schools; Dean
Carl Ruediger of George Washing
ton University; Mrs. Ruediger, prin-
cipal of Cooke School; Mrs. Ida
Lind, DR.. Chester Holmes, Miss
Anna Halberg, Miss Eva Trusheim.
Miss Elizabeth Ramey. Miss Viola
Offut and Mrs. Florence N. Cornell.
president of the association and
principal of John Quincy Adams
School.
Evening star., 1939-03-28
Advises Fewer Fats
To Slave Off
Hardening Of Arteries
Mayo Clinic ConsuItont
Reports on Search
To Find Preventive
Star Staff Photo.
By the Associated Press.

NEW ORLEANS, March o.
Hardening of the arteries, especially
before attainment of old age, may
be retarded through elimination
from the diet of fatty foods, the
American College of Physicians was
told today.
DR.. Nelson w. Barker, consultant
in the department of medicine of
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Mimi, re-
ported on a search for a treatment
to put off the inevitable setting in
of arteriosclerosis, or hardening of
the arteries in the extremities and
lower limbs, a disease of old age.
He suggested there was a rela-
tionship between concentrations of
fat in the blood and the develop
ment of the disease. He said he
found that patients with marked
hardening of the arteries usually
had high concentrations of fat in
the blood.
He said 1t might be possible to
arrest further changes in the blood
vessels by maintaining patients on
low fat diets, especially in cases
where arteriosclerosis sets in before
the advent of old age.
Evening star., 1939-03-28
1ransamerica Corp.
Offers ). f. T.. Full
Access 10 Books
Reserves Right to
Object to Evidence
Secured in Records
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
o. John Rogge, Securities and Ex-
change Commission attorney. an
nounced today that Transamerica
Corp. has offered to the s. E. G. full
access to its own books and records
and those Of its subsidiaries.
The announcement followed q
protracted controversy between the
S. E. G. and the 5000, 900 900 Cali
fornia holding concern over the
question of whether books and rec
ords should be shown the commis-
sion.
The S. E. G. asked for the records
in connection with It's hearings on
its charge that Transamerica filed
false and misleading" statements.
In his statement, Mr.. Rogge said
Transamerica Corp. has reserved
the right to object on the grounds
Of relevance to the introduction of
any evidence which the commission
may secure through its inspection
of the books and records. He added:
THE appeal of Bank of America
National Trust & Savings Associa-
ton from the judgment OF District
Court. In which the banks demand
for an injunction against the COM
mission was denied, will be argued
Thursday.
Hearing Is Adjourned.
by reason of this announcement,
which is agreed to by counsel for
Transamerica Corp, I hereby re-
quest that this hearing be adjourned
for the purpose of enabling the COM
missions staff to examine the books
and records to which access is being
given. I ask that the hearings be
resumed on 10 days notice from the
commission"
Immediately after Mr.. Rogge's
statement was read the hearing was
adjourned until further notice.
Transamerica Corp. owns AZ per
cent Of the stock of Bank of America.
L. M. Giannini. president OF Bank
OF America. issued the following
statement:
THE Securities Commission and
Transamerica are in accord on a
plan OF procedure. They have Of
fered to be helpful in closing this
matter finally in their mutual effort
to serve the public interest and in
every way to conform to the sound
est practices in the interest of Amer
ican investors.
Bank Removed From Controversy.
Bank of America has made no
departure from its determination to
keep inviolate the confidential rela-
ton between the bank and its clients
or its oft-repeated policy Of cooper
alton with the commission to ascer-
tain the truth
Under the procedure. the Bank
OF America is removed from the con-
troversy pending decision by the
court.
I'VE are now returning to Cali
fornia to carry on with our regular
business
Evening star., 1939-03-28
Rurol and Urban Women
To Hold PurIey Here

Sixty rural and urban women
from 81 States and the District have
been invited by Secretary of Agri-
culture Wallace to meet here April
l3 and IA for a discussion of the
related needs of the American farm
er and the American home, it was
announced today. Special consid-
Grafton will be given by the con-
ference to ways of improving liv-
ing standards in both rural and
urban areas.
The majority of those invited rep
resent women's organizations, about
equally divided between rural and
urban areas.
Mrs. Nathan Straus. wife of the
administrator of the United States
Housing Authority, and Mrs. An
Meta Zillmer of the League of
Women Voters have accepted invi-
tations to represent the District in
the discussions.
Evening star., 1939-03-28
BY the Associated Press.

~ VIC AsSoS4dtcd k-ISSS
CHANUTE, Kans., March 28-
City Attorney Joe Balch was scared
stiff" when his old school chum,
John Thornburg, 26, forced him to
carry a sawed-off shotgun while
Thornburg held up the First Ma
tional Bank with dynamite bomb
taped to his stomach and made off
with $4,860 in stolen taxicab yes
terday.
Thornburg was still at large today,
but was reported seen near Salina,
Kans.
Mr.. Balch, B. S. Cofer, vice presi-
dent of the bank, and Police Chief
Lee Knapp all positively identified
the holdup man as Thornburg.
Thornburg came into Mr.. Balch's
office yesterday morning and placed
paper sack on a desk.
He kept his left hand behind
him." Mr.. Balch said. Suddenly
he pulled out his left hand and let
me see it. He had two little wires
attached to it, one to the foreflnger
and one to the thumb
Reveals Dynamite Bomb.
"If I touch these together he
said, it will complete a circuit and
blow the hell out of me, you and
the building. Look'-and he pulled
up his shirt and showed me the two
sticks of dynamite and the caps
and the battery taped over his abb
domen.
you're going to help me rob the
First National Bank he said. Don't
get to thinking this dynamite won't
go off. Take look at this percus-
sion cap
Thornburg opened his right hand
and showed Mr.. Balch an exploded
Evening star., 1939-03-28
U.A. ". De|aysAction
On Constitution 10
Hear Murray
G. ]. O. Director Goes
Before Convention
At Cleveland
By the Associated Press.

~ t00 ASSOClAteo PreSS.
CLEVELAND, March 28-The
convention Of the G. I. O. United
Automobile Workers went into ex.
ecutive session today to hear Philip
Murray, G. I. o. director, before act.
ing on proposed changes In the
unions constitution.
Mr.. Murray, who previously re.
manned behind the scenes, appeared
before delegates after President
Roland j. Thomas suggested he be
heard to prevent disruptions In to-
days sessions.
Before delegates were copies Of
q proposed new constitution which
would:
Reduce the number Of interna.
tional vice presidents from i've to
one. and thereby limit the Executive
Board membership to 20, instead Of
the present "a members;
Permit the international presi-
dent to withdraw field workers but
prevent suspension of the vote or
pay Of the withdrawn workers ex-
cept by action Of the Executive
Board;
Provide greater autonomy for the
union, by adding to objects of the
union this purpose: ITO work as an
autonomous international union af.
flliated with the Congress Of Indus
trial Organizations together with
other international unions for the
solidification of the entire American
labor movement"
Observers regarded the change in
the constitution to prevent the
president from suspending the vote
and pay of withdrawn field workers
as a move to prevent busters such
as fomented the split in the union
last year.
Mr.. Murray's appearance was also
regarded by some delegates as ia.
vorable to the reelection Of Presi.
dent Thomas.
Evening star., 1939-03-28
Man, Bomb 1oped to Stomach,
Forces Official to Aid Robbery

cap. He said he had tried the bat
terry and wires out on it.
Mr.. Balch. an eloquent courtroom
orator, tried persuasion, but soon
realized he was making no head
way.
Then he handed me the sack.
He said there was a sawed-off shot
gun in it. and he told me to as
semble it. He meant business
There were shells in the sack, too
I put the gun together and loaded
it, Mr.. Balch said.
When the gun was assembled
Thornburg ordered:
You carry it. Maybe you'll want
to shoot me. Now let's CO."
Persuaded to Accept S4,s6o.
They crossed the street to the
bank. Thornburg instructed Mr..
Balch to tell MI. Cofer he wanted
$4,000.
Mr.. Cofer persuaded him there
wasn't that much cash in the bank
so Thornburg accepted S4,86O.
With Mr.. Balch and cab driver,
Thornburg rode southwest Of town
to an old dynamite magazine. where
he told Mr.. Balch he got the dyna-
mite for his bomb.
Thornburg took the shotgun and
ordered Mr.. Balch and the driver
out.
I'm going on" he said, and
drove of.
At Kansas City DR.. John Lyon,
psychiatrist at General Hospital,
said Thornburg was treated there
for amnesia several weeks ago.
Thornburg formerly worked in the
Oil fields. where he learned to handle
dynamite. He once was a scout
master and Sunday school teacher
in Caney, Kans.
Evening star., 1939-03-28

certificate Of merit for civic service
was made by the society. following
a report on the selection by COM
mittee headed by Fred A. Emery
Mr.. Emery praised Mr. Noyes' indi-
vidual civic work and praised his
aid to the city through The Star,
declaring:
There is no institution of any
kind in the District of Columbia
that has rendered more outstanding
service to the civic welfare of WASH
ington than The Washington Star
The certificate will be awarded at
the society's annual banquet April "a.
Other members of the committee
named to select the Washingtonian
to receive the certificate were John
Clagett Proctor, Mrs. Watson v.
Shelton. John M. Howard, Jesse c..
Suter and Louis L. Bowdler. ex
off1cio member. Mr.. Bowdler, pres
ident of the society, presided at the
meeting.
Evening star., 1939-03-28
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CUMBERLAND, Md. March %.
-Suspicions that a mysterious in
cendiary who rides a gray horse is
at work again have been raised, Dis
trict Forester H. c. Buckingham
said today. by an outbreak of forest
fires in the mountains of Garrett
County.
Fifty per cent of our fires are
caused by incendiaries, Mr.. Buck
ingham said, "and this fellow is one
of the worst we've ever encoun-
tered"
Mr.. buckingham said a biblical
passage to the forest that "the
woods shall burn" makes many
mountain folks believe forest fires
are a good thing, and they protect
the horseman.
He is protected by the very
Evening star., 1939-03-28
Toll in Virginia
National Parks
Is Protested
Y the Associated Press,

RICHMOND, Va, March %
Proposals that tolls be charged in
the Shenandoah National Park and
admission fees to Virginia shrines
under supervision of the National
Park Service has drawn a protest
from Maj. Raymond B. Bottom of
Newport News, president of the
State Chamber of Commerce.
Maj. Bottom telegraphed Secre-
tary of Interior Ickes yesterday that
Virginia contributed the Shenan-
doah Park area to the Federal Gov
ernment, spent more than $4,000. 600
in acquiring the land, and that if
any toll is charged the State should
share equally in receipts.
Tourist travel would be adversely
affected. he added, by the proposed
toll of 81 per year for each auto
mobile and motor cycle entering the
park or a single entrance fee OF
Is cents.