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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-15
Opponents Get Hearing
Before Vote Is Called
Lineup of Council Is Same as Ten Days Ago;
Election Set for Tuesday, August l, Effective,
if Carried, on December 81 This Year

Following a public hearing, con-
sumed almost entirely by opponents
of the measure, the City Council, by
a vote Of five to three, adopted Tues
day night the draft of bill to be
offered. in the State legislature call
ing an election on extension OF the
Henderson city limits. The vote was
the same as that by which the Coun-
Gil ten days ago voted to move for
an extension and ordered survey
made of the territory to be taken in.
The election will be held on Tues
day, August |, and majority OF the
votes cast by residents of the present
city limits and those in the area pro-
posed to be taken in would prevail.
All of this is contingent upon pass
age of the bill in the State legisla-
ture, where it is expected to be Of
fered this week.
KittrelI Leads Off
The hearing Tuesday night was
adjourned from the City Council
chamber to the court room OF the
county court house, SO as to accom-
modate the crowd. j. c. Kittrell led
off in the opposition, and was fol-
lowed by j. H. Bridgers, both at
torneys, and were followed by num-
erous others who spoke very briefly
Then Mayor Henry I. Powell read
a statement as TO extent OF the area
proposed to be taken in, and gave
some figures verified by an engineer,
Mr.. Vancamp, as to the cost of GER
tain paving water, sewage and light
services, and submitted himself to
questions from the audience, and
there were plenty Of them. Other
than the mayors statement, there
were no talks in favor Of the project.
Vote Remains Same
The vote Of the Council was the
same as ten days ago when it was
decided to proceed with the extern
sion project and when the survey
was ordered Those favoring the
measure were Aldermen F. H.
Hayes, T. w. Ellis, F. B. Hight NJ
Y. Cooper and c. NJ Hight. Those
opposing were: Aldermen J. w. Gill,
D. c. Loughlin and M. w. Wester.
The bill to be sent to the legis-
lature to be introduced by Represen-
tative w. A. Hunt, of Vance county,
provides for the election on Tuesday,
August l, and if carried the extern
sion of the city limits would become
effective as of December 81, 1899,
which is a Sunday. A new ward
would be created to include much of
the territory to be taken in, with the
other wards TO be SO adjusted as to
include all of the new area.
Election Under County Board
The August l election would be
under the control and direction of
the Vance County Board of Elec-
tons, which would appoint registrars
and judges Of election and supervise
the voting in general. A majority
of the combined vote, inside and
outside the present city dimensions,
would determine the result.
Tuesday nights hearing was a
lively affair throughout. Several
women in the audience spoke in OPP
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-15
Prompt Help For
A Listless Child

Scolding won't help boy or girl
who is listless, dull or cross from
constipation. But, here's something
that will!
If sluggish bowels have your child
headachy, bilious, upset, give him
a little Syrup of Black-Draught to-
night Like the original famed
BLACK-DRAUGHT, it's principal
ingredients is an intestinal tonic
laxative. Helps impart tone to the
bowel muscles.
Children like the taste of syrur
of Black Draught. 1t is an all vege-
table product. When simple direc-
| lions are followed, its action l.
| gentle, but prompt and complete
Comes in two sizes: soc and Csc.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-15
FARRELL CONVICTED
OF THEFT OF SHOES

Melvin farrell was convicted in
city court today before Mayor Henry
T. Powell of possession of stolen pro-
perry when he was tried on charge
OF theft Of four pair of shoes from
A. j. Davis, and possessing the
same knowing them to be stolen
He was sentenced to two years on
the roads, commitment not to issue
for two years on conditions that he
show good behavior for two years;
avoid bad company; does not use in
tOxicating beverages; be in each
night before midnight; go to church
and Sunday school each Sunday, and
be under the probation officer for a
period of two years.
John Ross pleaded guilty to be-
ing drunk, and was fined 81 and
costs.
George Lloyd was guilty of being
drunk, and was given 80 days on
the roads.
In another warrant, George Lloyd
was guilty of being drunk and pos
sessing non-tax paid whisky, and
was given sixty days on the roads,
the sentence to run at the expira-
ton of 30 day term.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-15
GETS $500 FROM
COCA COLA COMPANY
Local Suit Decided In Fed
eral District Court In
Raleigh

An award of 1880 was given by
a jury nrUnited States district cour
in Raleigh Tuesday to Garland
Mum in a suit against the Hender-
son Coco-Cola Bottling Company.
Mum formerly lived at Stovall, in
Granville county, and claimed he
was injured permanently when he
drank contents of bottle, found to
contain caustic. solution used in
cleaning the containers. He had
asked damages of $4,000.
Mum was represented by j. M.
Broughton, of Raleigh, and T. Lanier
of Oxford, while the bottling COM
pany was represented by A. j.
Fletcher and Clyde A. Douglass, of
Raleigh, and B. K. Lassiter, of Ok
ford.
Mum is now a resident of Samp-
son county.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-15
Council Approves Bill For Extension Of City Limit

the past year, Whereupon Mayor
Powell said neither fire truck had
been sent to any other city at any
time since he had been mayor, but
that if a call came they would be
sent and that neighbor cities would
send help here if asked.
j. H. Brodie suggested that those
outside did not want to do anything
to hurt the city and he did not be-
lieve those inside wanted to do any
thing to hurt those outside, but the
proposal as it now stands was un-
fairly drawn.
Bill Is Offered
w. c.. Register, assistant city
clerk, was asked to read the extern
sion bill. Thereupon, it was offer
ed for adoption by Alderman T. w.
Ellis and seconded by Alderman F.
3. Hight.
Mayor Powell's statement about
costs in the extension program was
lengthy and contained many statis-
tics.
The bill permitting an election on
the extension of the city limits was
being put into final form today bv
City Attorney A. A. Bum, and will
be taken to Raleigh and delivered to
Representative Hunt for introduce
ton in the legislature.
(Note.-The long statement by
Mayor. Powell could not be repro
duced today because of its length.
The Dispatch will print it in full to-
morrOW.)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-15
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page Four

/ Name the Secretary Of State IN
the Harding cabinet.
2. What event does the balla J
"Marching Through Georgia"
commemorate?
3. Where is the Jube River?
f. What is the correct pronunciation
Of the word maintenance?
5. What mountain range did the
Spanish refugees cross to enter
France?
6. Name the state flower Of Penn
sylvania.
T. Under which branch of the gov
crnment is the U. S. Bureau OF
Fisheries?
8. In units of length, how. many
chains are in one mile?
8 Which is the saltiest body of wat
er in the world?
10. Who was President of the U. S.
at the time of the missouri Com
prOmiSe?"
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21

Clark and Miss Lorraine Scott. Mrs.
Clark and Mrs. Stewart were first
and second winners Of the quiz. The
next meeting will be held in May at
the home of Mrs. McGinnis.
Mrs. Branson of Redwood, was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Branson and family during the
Easter holiday
Carmen Whetsel enjoyed the
spring vacation visiting his mother
in Cincinnati.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Lyman of Co
lumbus, were Sunday visitors in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Gaines.
John Hassel visited in Cleveland.
Sunday.
Dolrance Banks of Delaware was
the guest of Mss Ruth Johnson,
Sunday.
Earl Hicks, Ienora and Danny
Kinchan are Bellefontaine High
School seniors who paused during
the spring vacation to pose for the
photographs which will be included
in the class picture.
Jitterbugs gathered at the home
of Miss Lenora Kinchen, Friday eve
ming, for last celebration, climax
ing spring vacation.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21
Mid-Western Open
Track Meet to be
Held at Lincoln
University MOI

The eighth annual Mid Western
Open Track and Field Meet is to be
held at Lincoln University, Jefferson
City, Mo-, on May 5th and 9th. Any
school in the country is eligible to
compete. and is invited to partici-
pate.
Since the dates for the Midwest
crn Meet do not conflict with those
for the Tuskegee and Prairie View
meets, it il hoped that several
schools from those sections will be
represented at Jefferson City this
year.
The Midwest Conference teams,
Kentucky State, Wilberforce, West
Virginia, Tennessee State and Lin
coin University the winner of the
1888 Mid Western track title, pro-
misses to put teams on the field
which will look good against any
opponent.
The Lincoln University track is
one of the fastest in the country
and it is expected that records will
be shattered in this years meet. The
Mid-W West Association is offering at
tractive medals, cups and trophies
in all events.
In addition an interesting and
varied social program has been plan
ned for coaches, contestants, and
visitors.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21
Carrie 5 Chat About
bellefontaine
BY Carrie Belle Harper

Last week, one of Indiana's faif
daughters in the person of Miss
Pearl Mcdonald, invaded the Buck
eye State to visit relatives. The
charming Miss, who resides in Mum
Gle was introduced to our younger
set by Miss Jerry Hassel, one of its
most popular members.
Sunday afternoon he Misses
Mary Morgan, Nina and Betty Ma
Ira, Edith Rockhold, Tibby War
wick, Lenora Kinchen, Wanda Har-
per and Camille Hamans helped to
entertain the Indiana lovely with the
following quite ready and willing
masculine assistance:
Messrs. Gail Garter, Bill Whetsel,
Leonard Brown, Daniel Kinchen,
Earl Hicks, Kenneth Williams, Car
men Whetsel, Sam Perkins, Jim Has
sci and Clarence Williams.
Also present were the handsome
couple (newlyweds) Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Wingo and Miss Jerry Has
sci, the hostess
The Colored Wcmen's Republican
Club held their April meeting last
Wednesday evening at the home Of
Mrs. Essie Clark. This months ses-
sion featured birthday party in
honor 81 two Of its members, Mrs.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21

pie struggling for their rights and
recognition. In the long run she
said it is not the respect and rights
that we demand" that counts, but
those we command" by our char
aeter. SO sight must not be lost Of
The TACT that Miss Anderson's tli-
umlii mus be explained in terms Of
II own character and efficiency and
lot by the deplorable incident that
gave birth to the great occasion.
Exploiting situations call for great
character. "Only "somebodiesn can
hope to triumph in such crises. AS
a supplement to us lesser some
bt Dies Miss Anderson's triumph
was mighty, as substitute for these
lesser somebodies, it was a great
failure. Let's follow up this won
derful triumph with the cooperation
it justly demands. Let us not for
get the part the Negro newspapers
played in making the great Marian
Anderson and in the making of the
NAACP which was her chiefest
sponsor. Without a Negro press
there would be no Marian Anderson
and without this press there would
be no NAACP to champion the cause
of Negro advance. The Negro must
not forget the bridge that brought
him over and forget to support his
own newspapers. 1t is becoming
more and more of a problem that
our larger white dailies are carry.
ing Negro supplements. This may
be the beginning of the end for the
Negro press unless the Negro is
wary. Supplement- or substitute?
Our race needs Marian Anderson
izing!''
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21

too closely if your hands do not
correspond To those OF the pictured
model. Extremely long, bright
hued nails are all very we'll on the
models hand but then her fortune Is
in her hands and she probably uses
them for little else than posing.
But for busy housewives and hard.
working girls such nails are imnrac
tical. II Is virtually impossible tu
keep long tapering nails In eondi
ton, while washing dishes, dusting,
typlng, filing. etc 1t lis far better
to have your nails short and we'll
groomed than long aud cracked.
Color Combinations Important
And give a little thought To tho
color combinations when YOU select
your polish. Startling polishes ara
not for the fat Wide hand. They
merely call attention To the stuhii.
ness Of the hand and mil. TT your
hands are not MI that you would
like them TO be, limit your polishes
To the paler shades.
Above all, don't be ashamed OF
your hands just becnase they are
not The long, uniined hands Of tho
models. Your character shows In
your hands and anyone would
prefer 10 be Judged Il useful member
Of society than china doll. keep
your hands clean. weil-groomed anu
natural looking (and don't forget to
apply hand lotion after each wash.
lng to insure softness) and your
hands will have 4 beauty all their
own.
Wbat are your beauty prob
lems2 W,ife Mare Downing,
Larieuse Beauty Foundation,
Room 52I 5Io Nortb Fourth
ST., St. Louis, Mo-, and she nil
Be glad to answer them. Be sure
to enclose q self f-addressed
stamped envelope.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21
NAACP Asks Florida
Governor to Act in
Lynching of White Man

WASHINGTON, D. Governor
Fred P. Cone, of Florida was urged
to show vigorous action in bring
ing to justice the persons response
BILE for the lynching of Miles w.
Brown, white man, in Panama
City, Florida, Saturday, April /, the
third victim Of lynching mobs this
year.
The Florida governor was called
upon to bring the lynchers to justice
in telegram sent him April | by
the Washington branch Of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People. Signed by
DR.. G. Herbert Marshall, president
Of the branch, the wire reads as
follows:
Senators Pepper and Andrews
gave assurance during the anti
lynching filibuster Tin January and
February, 1938) that Florida could
we'll take care of the problem Of
lynching. Millions Of Americans
await your vigorous action to se-
cure apprehension, conviction and
punishment Of the lynchers of Miles
w. Brown"
Brown was taken from his jail
cell by a band of men early on the
morning of April /, dragged to the
edge of town, and there shot in the
back of the head. Brown had been
convicted in the killing Of his en-
!, ployer, Roy Van Kleeck, wealthy
hardware merchant of the town, af-
ter kidnapping him and taking ST.
500 from the merchants wallet, A
jury had recommended mercy for
Brown who had not confessed the
crime for which he was convicted on
circumstantial evidence.
Brown was the third lynch VIC
tim for 1889. Other victims, both
| of whom were Negroes, were: Wal
!, ter Lee Frazier. 28, whose torn body
was found by police on a country
road near Eldorado, Arkansas, Feb
ruary 8; and Charley Williams, 28,
whose lifeless body was found in the
Ogeechee swamps near Woodcliff,
Ca, early in March. Both men were
' reported by police officials to have
1aolested white women.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21
Everything
for the Student y

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Banners, Pennants, Emblems, Chen
lie Letters, Athletic Equipment,
Badges, Dance Novelties, Notions
and Dry Goods. A firm founded III
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leges, with hundreds Of satisfied
customers. New way Of processing
sport shirts Feltex - name Of
school, fraternity or club printed on
shirt. Write for our new Spring
catalogue, showing latest baseball
and scftball equipment.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21

/ wonder how many Of you realize
that your hands tell il great deal
more about you than any other one
feature. You devote hours 10 your
face, giving ii proper cleansing and
fabrication, smoothing on your foun-
dation cream, and applying care
fully selected cosmetics. You brush
your hair until 1t shines, tinting ii
to avoid any drabness or discolora-
tion, and spend hours In the beauty
parior having ii washed and set nc.
cording to the latest whim of fash
lon. Not that / hegrudge the time
and attention you give TO these ma
jor beauty problems. but how much
time and thought do you give te
your hands? Some people look III
your hands almost before they no.
tlce your face.
Natural Looking Manicure
Preferred
If you cannot afford professional
manlcures. you can do q very fine
job Of 1t at home with little time
and patience The first rule OF
SpOl ia tIfiiiiiilt0G1.
Regardless of your occupation, see
that your hands are always clean
and unstained Get a good hand
brush and give Ii a good workout
Scrub especially hard around tile
nails and cuticle where dirt is likely
to lodge When filing your nails
consider the natural shape of your
nails first and Tile accordingly. ii
your nails are short and wide, YOU
might let them grow a bit longer
than the natural line Of your finger
and shape them into a slight oval
This will make them seem longer
and narrower without giving then
an artificial mir. Long, extremely
pointed fingernails, besides looking
like claws, are definitely out oi
style. Gently tapered, oval nails
are more flattering to any hand.
And, above all, don't try to imi
tate the nail polish advertisement,
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-04-21
The AWFUL PRICE YOU PAY FOR BEING
NERVOUS
Check Below And Sec If You Have
ANY Of The Signs

Quivering nerves can make you old and
haggard looking, cranky and hard to live
you Of good heaith, good times and Jobs.
Don't let yourself s'go's like that. Start
taking u good, reliable tonic--one made cspe~
ctatiR for icOnteR. And could you ask for any~
thing whose benefits have been better proved
than world-famous Lydia Il. pinkham s
Vegetable Compound?
Let the wholesome herbs and roots Of
Pinkham's Compound help Nature calm
your shrleking nerves. tone up your system.
and help lessen distSess from female func-
sional disorders
Make note NOW to get bottle III this
time-provan r. nkham' Compound TODAY
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13
OFFER STATE GIFT OF $4,000
Continued from Page Onel

agencies conducted under auspices
of the Delaware Citizens AsSocia-
ton. About a month ago, the
Legislature met in joint session to
hear arguments on the bill. Mr..
Brown, Miss Emily P. Bissell, and
number of prominent citizens
presented arguments in favor Of
the bill. They held that the pres
ent disorganized condition Of such
agencies was responsible for added
expense to the state and less eff
fcient service by the agencies. A
group opposed to the passage of
such a bill, headed by DIR. M. A.
Tarumianz, superintendent of the
Delaware State Hospital at Farm
hurst, and former Lieut.-Gov. Roy
F. Corley of Smyrna, asserted that
the present State Board of Char
tiles should be able to supervise
unified action of welfare agencies,
and proposed waiting until the
next session before acting on the
plan.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Continued From Page One}

head salesman at the hardware
store of William Norris, died Mon
day from an heart attack from
which he had been a sufferer for
several months. Since the attack
which took him from the store he
had been at his home most of the
time in bed, but of late was get
ting better and Sunday was one OF
his bright days. His death came
almost suddenly. Harry Collins
was a good man, identified with his
church, lodges and the community
as an upright, worthy citizen. In
the recent campaign he ran on the
Republican ticket for representa-
tive for the lower house of the Del
aware Legislature but was defeat
ed by Joseph w. Newman, demo-
crat. Mr.. Collins was a son of the
late George p. and Ruthanne
(Bostic) Collins. He started out
clerking for the late John w.
Tucker and became an experienced
and obhging salesman. Later he
accepted a position as head sales
man in Norris hardware store. He
was a member and official of AS
bury M. e. Church, belonged to the
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13
CORRESPONDENCE
CONTINUED From Page Eightj

have moved to Clayton where he
will be employed by the Ice Ser
vice Company as auto repair man,
taking care of the trucks of the
company.
Mrs. Emma Airey, of Cations
vile, was at the home of her par
ents during the Easter vacation
period.
Miss Charlotte Jones, of the
Homeopathic Hospital, Whining
ton, staff of nurses, has been home
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles P. Jones.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13
STRAWBERRIES MENACED
(Continued Prom Page One)

planned. The disease is introduced
into beds when infected plants are
set out. About the time the ber-
ries are setting well, small areas
in infected fields will wilt and die.
The disease may wipe out entire
fields of Strawberries in a single
season. DR.. Kadow pointed out
that free inspection service was
available to Delaware growers who
could request inspections from the
State Board of Agriculture, in Do
yer.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13

Elizabeth, N. J., was an over
Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward t. Porter.
Mr.. James w. Anthony of Roose-
welt Flying Field, Minneola, N Y,
was home for the Easter holidays
with his father, Mr.. William G.
Anthony of Bannister Hail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashworth Burslem
of Wilmington, were guests over
Easter of Mrs. Burslem's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. d. Hoffecker.
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Foard
and Mr.. Merrill Hendrickson of
Wilmington were guests over Sun
day of Mr.. and Mrs. George Car
ter.
Miss Helen Evans, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Evans,
who has been very i'll for the past
month, is reported some better at
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G.. Still and
Mr.. Clifton Still are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Edward l.. Wolford at
Salamanca, N. Y.
1 Mr.. and Mrs. John Graham and
son Jack, were visitors over Easter
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles p.
Thornley,.
Prof. and Mrs. George R. Miller
spent several days at Boonton, M.
where their daughter Mary Emily,
has been making visit with her
aunt.
! Mrs. Bothman and Mrs. Heath
of New York, were guests over
the weekend of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Homer Smith.
Miss Anna Bell Beckett spent
the Easter holidays with her sis
ter, Mrs. James Herbert Sitter in
Germantown, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn S. King were
weekend guests of Mrs. Kings
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fallin of
Lansdowne, Pa.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Slaughter Of
Philadelphia, spent Easter with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Slaughter.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Bennett of
Highland Park, Pa, were Easter
guests of Mrs. Benefits parents,
Rev. and Mrs. James w. Colona.
Mrs. Alma Coleman Thomas of
Philadelphia, was weekend
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman w. Coleman.
DIR. and Mrs. George ]. Endecs
of Philadelphia, have returned af-
ter spending several days with
Mrs. Enders' brother and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis H. Bell
Miss Hilda V. David of near
Smyrna, has accepted position in
Wilmington and assumed her dut-
les on Tuesday.
Mr.. George c. Rothwell of near
Smyrna is spending the Easter
holidays with his mother, Mrs.
Sallie Rothwell and sisters Of Mill
waukee, Wis.
Mr.. D. Arthur Kelsey, Jr., of
Wilmington, was a weekend guest
of Miss Marian Rothwell.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-13
RESOLUTIONS
On death of Harry Collin.

On death of Harry Collins
The Citizens Hose Company, of
which Harry Collins was an honor
ed and useful member, hear of his
death with profound sorrow and
deep regret. The officers and
members hereby tender his family
our heartfelt sympathy in this
hour of their sad bereavement.
Regretfully,
CLIFFORD JONES, President
J. HARPER JONES, Secretary