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Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06
Famous Sayings

For 10 years the development of
housing in this country has been
aground on this rock: 1t has not
been possible to build houses cheap
enough for the ordinary man to
be able to afford them This mass
market of houses for the average
working man with an income of,
say, $1000-$1500 year, simply has
not been touched. Such building
as has been achieved in the home
field has been generally in the
$5000-and-up class.
Now since it has proved impossible,
due to variety of conditions, to
bring the cost of house down to
the range of the $l30O-ayea work
man, why not build as much house
as is within his range and let him
finish it himself, or finish it over
a period of years as he Is able?
The usual estimate Is that mans
house should cost him not above
two years salary.
Very we'll. Why not build for
that $1300-a-year man as much
house as can be bought for $4,000
and let him buy it at that figure?
He has a debt on which he can see
some reasonable hope of paying
out. He has enough house to keep
out of the rain. And he can always
improve, finish, add to the house as
opportunity offers.
That is a very practical approach
to the housing problem. Many a
city worker would be glad to move
into a very rudimentary house In
the country where his children
could be outside and where he
could raise some fruits, vegetables,
and poultry for himself or for
pocket-money.
He doesn't demand tiled bath,
conditioned air-conditioning, built
in laundry tubs, and double WIN
doWs, he is willing to trough it"
for while, gradually finishing, en-
larging and improving his place.
Nearly SO houses have been built
on a plan like this near HAM
mond, Ind Neat and attractive on
the outside, built with all-union
labor as far as they go, these
houses have provided a long sought
opportunity for many plain people
to whom the vision of a $4,000
house was mere mirage. Each
house was for sale at any stage of
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06
Willis Thorntons Editorial on:
Let Housing Adjust Itself To The Poeketbook

its construction at which the puyer
felt he could finish it himself, tne
cost proportionate. Union oulioins
trade workers, though such houses
did not provide them with as mucn
work as complete houses reanzeos
that it was work that they wouio
otherwise not get at all.
The practical side of this plan Is
shown by one man who after a
year decided to trade his house IN
on larger one. He got $500 more
for the house than he had paio'
the difference representing inpro-
vements he had made himself.
This plan deserves study In every
community. If the workers pock1-
book does not match the cost
of housing, the cost of housing
must match the workers pocket
book.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06
UNPLEASANT? IT
COULD BE WORSE

You don't like the mud? Nobody does.
The last few days have been uncomfort-
able for Imperial Valleyites More than
uncomfortable for some
1t could be worse A lot worse.
Suppose, for instance, you were at
war. Suppose it rained, as it has in the
valley this week. Suppose you were in
the trenches, with wet clothes, no heat,
no light but that of a candle or a gaso-
line lamp, no food but that soaked in
mud and water. And suppose you could
not look forward to clearing weather, to
a dry roof, or to better food.
Yes, it could be lot worse.
And for some, fighting today in Eu-
rope, it is lot worse. And it will be
worse yet before it is better.
God forbid that we say the same for
ourselves, ever.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06

vile, Tenn, tell
it in h er ow n
words:
when my son
Bill was II years
old he had to
leave college, and
look for a job.
He started out,
confident of find
i n g something.
He hunted every
where with no
success. So he
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06
Grab Bag
One-Minute Test

/. Who was the first English
printer?
g. What Is the length of the term
of United States representative?
3. For what United States possess
sion does the abbreviation T. H.
stand?
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06
Hints on Etiuuette

At college, as elsewhere, in the
world, folk judge one by their table
manners. Keep your arms off the
table, don't reach for things. Ask
to have them handed to you.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06
TOday's Horoscope

If your birthday is on this date,
look forward to a favorable year.
Gain will come through artistic
things or the stage, and also thru
the opposite sex. A child born to-
day will have strong character,
persistent, determined and most
courageous. He df it Is a male)
would be well adapted to military
career.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06

The man at the next desk says
that Russo German aggression
treaty appears to be SO full OF
loop-holes it probably was printed
on mosquito netting.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06

We certainly dread the time
when the younger generation will
start speeding around in jaloppy
airplanes.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06
Dale
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CARNEGIE

Trying to get a job? Well, one
boy, when he couldn't find a job,
made one for himself. I'll let the
boys mother, Mrs. Evelyn w. Ken
nedy, 2124 Blair Boulevard, Nash
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06

An inventor has developed a
gadget which is a combination brief
case and camp stool What, no
toothbrush?
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06

Japan, we read, did not antici-
pate the great sums their invasion
Of China is costing. For one thing,
they probably didn't figure on the
cable tolls their repeated apologies
are costing.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06
Barbs- =

Buffalo nickels continue in cir
culation. Evidently the Indian on
one side is not vanishing Amer
ican.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06

Roosevelt might combine Christ
mas and New Year so papa can
get over his two big headaches
at the same time
Weather bureau adopts new code
using numerals to describe pros
pective weather conditions-neWS
item. That's o. k.-as long as tho
Wcatherman keeps the numbers
we'll above zero.
A California scientist has invent
ed non-reflectng glass. The
ideal gift to send a homely girl?
The unluckiest girl Is the one
whose vacation occurs the, last two
weeks in eptember-when the
sun-tan fad has passed. -.
THE ONE BAD feature about
most summer resorts is that the
mosquitoes usually have found them
before you did.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06
THOUGHTS for the Day

So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had
prepared for Mordecai. Then the kings wrath
pacified.-Esther ITO.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06

One Minute Test Answers
l. William Caxton t1422-1492)
2. Two years.
3, Territory of Hawaii,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06
You re Telling Me-

HOW TIME flies! Only six more
weeks and half of the nations foot
ball coaches will begin rebuilding
for next year.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06
Words of Wisdom

Who fights with passions and
overcomes, that man is armed with
the best virtue = passive fortitude.
j. Webster.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06

With Thanksgiving moved up a
week turkeys will be smaller. warns
turkey rancher. And. we hope,
tenderer.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-06
.YOUR HOME PAPER 4
IS ALWAYS BEST!

Only your hometown newspaper can pro-
vide you with the most Interesting and the
most desired news Of aII-HOME news.
For only your home paper can keep you
Informed about local events about
The doines back home! Take this paper
along with you as friendly companion
W hen you go on that well-earned vacation
this summer!
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-06-29

The Howard Clusters, we'll known and active in many
Greenbelt at present travelling across
ehe country on their vaoa tion. Mr.. Custer, will
be remembered as having written tho cooPERAr TORS
1ongest-r'rnins column. "custer's Last Stand" has
under taken the task Of popding with creenbelt
In general through the pages Of this paper.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-06-29
TOWN COUNCIL BANS FIREWORKS.
PLANS FOR FAIR

The Town Council Of Greenbelt at its meeting
Monday night passed the much ordinance pro-
hibitine the wearing of bathing suits. shorts, hal
tors. and house within areas thin the
town Of Greenbe1t, by vote to e. Mr.. East
and Er. Morrison issentinG ordinance makes it
unlawful for any person IA years of age older to
wear bathing suits, bathrobes, kimonos housecoats
and what known shorts and alters Within what
is commonly known the mercantil le Of the town
Of Greenbelt This ordinance takes effect July Land
conviction carries fine Of from two to twenty-five
dollars.
"S,Msion" letter Defeated
Shortly before the ordinance was passed a moral
suasio" letter from the to the citizens Of
Greenbelt road by CT Manager Braden. The motion
to distri butte the letter to Greenbe1t citizens for
"trial period" before passing ordinance SUBJ
ject of proper and improper clothing defeated.
Fishing Prohibited
An ordinance prohibiting fishing in Greenbe1t Lake
passed by the Council, conviction carrying
Of not less than two dollars more than twenty-
five dollars. Cor tain established regulations for
fishing may passed later season upon advice
Of fl shing experts.
Town Engineer Vincent submitted report from the
hearing transpor alton held at Baltimore before
the public Utilities comi ssion last 18th and
2lst. (For full story see Capital Transit Denies
Fare Increase" on another page.l
resolution presented by Council Imam Bessemer
to have all ordinances and resolutions of general
public interest published wi thin ten days after
acent in newspaper having general circulationtn In
the town Of Greenbe1t.
Fireworks Banned
An ordinance introduced by Council Imam Morri
son TO permlC Cne e1p4os1on Oh fireworks upon tho
Athletic Field the Fourth Of July by persons
twelve years Of age and over and permitting the
Of fireworks Of non-explosive nature in the resi-
dentia1 area.
The ordinance, which called for repeal Of the to-
tai ban fireworks recently by the council
defeated.
Plans for Fair
M. Wallace Mabee made comprehensive report ON
plans Tor the Greenbe1t Fair which has tenta-
lively set to occur in the middle Of September. Mr..
lAbee reported that the plans have been receiving
enthusiastic support from Greenbe1t organizations.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-06-29
Greenbelters Abroad

The casters well known and active in uany
fsssnosa % ] funott are at present travelling
ha ronauhsra % s % s vsea ION Mr.. Custer who will
nas1s1su n0asss1aaa aa column" ossers Last stand has
in general. through the pages paper.
Yesterday went through San joaquin Valley the
great central valley of California of tn most
fertile lands in the world. It stretches mi 1e
upon MI OF green vineyards and orchards and yellow
fields OF wheat between Coastal Range and the Sierra
Nevada Mountains. which encirc1e valley,
der and purple in the distance.
We stopped over there for six hours, leaving the
elegant comfort of stream1ined, aircondi ii oned
train to be driven by old friends to their wheat
ranch through heat that 1869 in the shade,
and probably 1907 elsewhere. Tt very dry
heat however. and not uncomfortable as
would have been at 900 in Greenbelt.
The country was looking most prosperous. although
as matter Of fact many Of the drops herd1y
of acres of figs and raisins. both kingly drops and
mighty pretty in the field, bring little prosperi
to the country. The plight of wheat the market
is we'll known, but at that wheat be one of
the most successful drops here.
AS for cotton. .wi Oh Is getting strong foothold,
-well cotton makes the old-timers sputter. "1t's
the of the state", they say. For thing,
it depletes the soil. And for another, it al
ways to produce ayproduct the rural sluns being
made notorious by John Steinbeok in his "Grapes Of
Wrath. You these collecti ons Of shacks and
tents and jal1opies just off the the edge of
the fields unprotected from the scorching
the sitting dust. Large families live in one-room
houses that col ID be set up In our Greenbe 1t living
room with to spare. The inhabi tants q
begone lot. Some Of them tough, quick the
trigger-they get into scrapes oocasionally--brt
most Of them just woe-begme--truly victims of
deplorable oondi tions imposed them by nature
man.
Irri gait on has turned this val Icy from desert
into the wealth Of fruit-bearing soil It is. This
soil could be used to feed large section Of the
worlds needy creatures, if only wis
in the law Of distri butt he in the laws Of
production.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Custer
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24

For stay-at-home day, for mar
keting, for visiting neighbors-you'll
need at least one becoming, mex
pensive cotton or rayon dress. This
Marian Martin style, Pattern 9186,
has slimming designs on matronly
lines. And it does the trick with
no waistline seaming-just simple
darts all about the waist. The
sleeves may be puffed with smart
tabs, or comfortably flared. But the
eye-catching feature is that re-
markably slimming center panel. 1t
curves from the yoke in one simple
piece to the waist, where it stops
to form a novel point; then starts in
again as a skirt panel.
Pattern 9186 may be ordered only
in women's sizes SO, 38, 40, AZ, "A,
46, 48 and so. Size SO requires 4
j-8 yards 35 inch fabric.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS in coins
for this MARIAN MARTIN pattern.
Be sure to write plainly your SIZE,
NAME, ADDRESS, and STYLE
NUMBER.
Send your order to Henderson
,32 w. 18th ST., New York, N. Y.
DAILY Dispatch, Pattern Department,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Open House Held
Honoring Couple

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Frazier hele
open house Saturday night from 9 t.
II o'clock at their home on the Lyll-
bank road, near Henderson, honor.
ing Mr.. Frazier's sister, Mrs. Ear
Wagner, and Mr.. Wagner, a recen
bride and groom.
The honor guests greeted the
visitors on the spacious porcn anc
the hostess, Mrs. Frazier, invited
them into the dining room. There
punch was served by Mrs w. j
Bowen and Mrs. Conrad Coghill
Misses Elsie Clayton, Ruth CLAYTON
and Ida Mae Edwards served sand
wiches, mints, and nuts.
Mrs. Percy Duke, ushereo tbs
guests into the gift room, and fare
wells were said by the hostess.
About thirty guests called curing
the evening.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
CHURCH SOCIETIES
ANNOUNCEMENT

during the night Numerous artillery
pieces were being drawn into place.
Official sources expressed disap-
pointment that no direct response
had been received from any major
power to the. forceful appeal for
peace delivered last night by King
Leopold in behalf of seven small ma
tions.
In Danzig, the official German D.
N. B. agency reported that Poland
had begun mobilization.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Hygiene Glasses
Get Certificates

The home hygiene classes for
young girls and women, sponsored
by the local chapter of the Amer
ican Red Cross, will receive Ger
tificates and will give a public de-
monstration Friday night at O'Clock
at the South Henderson community
house.
Twenty-one women and girls will
receive certificates, which will be
presented by Mrs. E. R. Austin,
chairman of the Vance county chap
ter of Red Cross.
The public is cordially invited to
attend the exercises, and to see the
type of work that has been studied
by the classes.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
X0CnE oHnnHa1nn1a
| u L. l. y

{, in even the straw polls by steadily
dwindling succession of major.ties
It's complained that he hasn't had
a bit of executive experience. He al
SO is referred to as having oodles of
"sex appeal and as "glamor boy.''
i These compliments aren't intended
to be complimentary, and they're
not, either. Their purpose is to make
Dewey ridiculous, if it can be done
just as, on the Democratic side, Paul
V. McNutt's well-wishers aren't the
ones who dwell on the Hoosier's good
looks. "Oh, you beautiful doll!'' is
the slogan that the anti-McNutties
are trying to connect Paul with. A
reputation for sex appeal and glamor
is no better calculated to benefit 2
presidential candidate than a reputa-
ton for beautiful dollishness' is
Such, so-called compliments are
paid out of pure meanness.
Vandenberg, ct al.
Senator Arthur H. Vandenbere
rates, IN straw votes, next to Dewey,
Vandenberg is middling good, but
only "middling". Republican politi-
! clans speak of him as rather "shop-
| worm"
The objection to Senator Robert A,
Taft is that he hasn't been in public
life long enough; that he hasn't de-
veloped much ginger anyway. About
all hes given credit for is ancestry.
Gov: John w. Bricker of Ohio is
secondary to Taft.
Gov. Arthur H. James of Penn
sylvania no longer is mentioned.
Senator Styles Bridges is waging
a sure-enough pre-conventlon cam
paign, but it doesn't 'take" appre-
ciably. Maybe Styles hasn't the
goods" or maybe it's because his
geography (New Hampshire) is all
wrong. :.
Renominating ex-President Her
bert Hoover is suggested, but that
hints a "dud" likewise.
Now a bOOm'S in process of infla-
ton for Congressman Jospeh w.
Martin, Republican leader in the
House of Representatives That's in
its incipiency Martins slightly pro-
missing; nobody can tell yet. Inciden-
tally. Martins geography (Massachu-
setts) isn't much of an Improvement
on Bridges.
A~V A%VAA6CA Oh OuAuOWus
Now LandOn no longer is an un-
; known.
Outside Kansas practically nobody
! had heard of him until he was presi-
dentially nominated, and it was too
J late then to advertise him national
! ly.
He was bound to lose that year.
regardless.
He was dandy loser, though.
No sooner was he licked than he
announced himself in corporation
with the Roosevelt administration for
the common good.
Much to the administrations credit
he was invited to join in Pan-Amer-
ican negotiations and promptly ac-
cepted. yankee politics." he said
lend at the waters edge"
By his attitude he probably hao
more to do with the consolidation of
lnter-American relations than any
other single individual.
Losers and Losers.
Al Smiths misfortune was that he
was poor loser
l don't wonder that he was sore
but he needn't have been so obvious
about it.
AS it is, he's manager of the EN-
pire State building in New York
City, with no more chance than a
rabbit of ever being a political can
didate for anything again. Whereas
Alf LandOn isn't an impOssibillty for
another nomination as president.
And with some slight prospect OF
being elected.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24

ditional precautions. Secrecy con-
corning the exact measures taken
was considered as further evidence
that Poland wished to avoid even the
outward appearance of any move
ment which might be considered ag-
gresSiVe.
The official Polish news agency
announced that Prime Minister
Skladkowski had cancelled the leave
of all Polish governmental officials.
1t was also announced that Polish
schools, scheduled to resume classes
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Missionary Group
In Recent Meeting

The Missionary Society of South
Henderson Baptist church met re-
Gently at the church. The topic for
the month, carrying out the
Great Commission in the Orient
was discussed, with Mrs. Matte
Robertson, Mrs w. T. Welborn, and
Mrs. Minnie Branch taking part on
the program. A solo was sung by
Mrs. Matte Robertson.
Mrs. Louis Gupton had charge of
the Bible study, with portions of
Matthew, John, and Revelations
being read. Mrs. w. H. Thomas led
the group in prayer.
The closing prayer was offered
bv Mrs. Bob Day.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
miss Bobbitt Weds
Ralph Skies Friday

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Vines Bob
bitt announce the marriage of their
daughter, Helen Maxine, to Robert
Skies, of Charlotte. The ceremony
was performed in Asheville or Fri
day, August 18, 1889.
The couple will make their home
in Charlotte.
Mrs. Skies is a graduate of Dab
ney high school, and attended High
Point college For the past year she
has been employed at Ace Elevator
Co., in Charlotte.
Mr.. Skies is one of the owners and
managers of Ace Elevator Co.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
SWIFT STEPS TAKEN BY
POLAND FOR EMERGENC

Warsaw, Aug. 24.-(AP)-Swift
steps to meet any emergency, includ-
ing military defense of Polish ter
ritory, were taken throughout Pol
and today. After series of confer
ences between government leaders at
the presidential residence, and spe-
cial cabinet meeting late last night,
new defensive measures were report
ed to have been decreed and placed
in immediate operation.
With nearly 100000 men already
under arms, it was reliably reported
that large number of additional re-
servists had been called to the colors
overnight It was indicated that still
more men might be modified.
1t was emphasized, however, that
the new measures were simply ad-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Coalition In France
Aim OF Daladier

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every day from now on.
France modified a fifth class Of
reservists, adding approximately an
other 100000 troops to the men al
ready under arms in answer to
threats of European war
Previous estimates of the number
of troops under arms had been plac-
ed at 100000.
Reports were current that three
more classes may be called within
the next "a hours. Three more would
bring France close to what is con-
sidered general mobilization.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Here for Visit.

Rev and Mrs. r. A. Graybiil, of
p;ttshrrgh. Pa. have arrived IN the
M ety TO visit Mrs. GraybilIs parents,
Mr. M and Mrs. C. A. Rodwell, and to
.++pnd m the Rodwell-Woodroof mar
risop in Petersburg on Saturday.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
cn.oir Rehearsal Omitted.

Tho choir rehearsal of the First
,.+hodist tto church will be omitted for
n'l week. if was announced today.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
In New York

Miss Maria Johnson spent last
week in Central Islip, Long Island,
visiting relatives. While there she
attended the Worlds Fair.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Visit in CharIOtte

Miss Maria Johnson and her guest.
Miss Albina O'Connor, spent the past
few days in Charlotte, where they
visited Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. johnson.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Visits Here

Mrs. R. w. Underwood, of Dur
ham, is the guest of Mrs. Charles
A. Harris and Mrs. James S. Har-
ris, at their home on Young street
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Mission Study.

The Junior Girls Auxiliary of the
First Baptist church will have a mis-
sion study in the basement of the
church Friday afternoon at four
o'clock. All members are urged to
attend.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Returns from Beach

Mrs. James S. Harris has re-
turned from Cherry Grove Beach,
5. C., where she visited friends for
several days.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Return from Fair.

Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Cooper, Miss
Fannie Cooper, and Scott and Hill
Cooper have returned from a trip tc
New York City, where they visited
the Worlds Fair.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Alf Landon Still
Rated Possibility

Continued From Page One)
tbev can hit on a corking strong head
of their ticket. But such candidate
doesn't seem to be readily available.
Thomas E. Dewey continues to lead
in all the straw polls. Yet he leads
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
,,RR1AGES, PARTIES
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
AT WillOughby Beach

Miss Gertrude Tanner is the guest
OF Miss Anna Mae Bruin, at the
Bruln cottage at Willoughby Beach.
Virginia.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
|QktGRATJLATlQS
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Birth of q Daughter.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Royster an
mInce the birth of a daughter, Caro-
in Ruth. on Thursday, August "a,
4 their home at 412 Carolina avenue.
Yather and daughter are doing nice
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Iong Island Guest.

,,.s AIbina O'Connor, of Amity-
NJ MIS- Long Island, is the guest of
,r,s M Maria Johnson.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Returns to Henderson.

Miss Jeanne Dunn has returned to
- citv after spending some time at
;sberland. Virginia, and Virginia
zach.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Visits Relatives

49,, Mary Tanner is visiting
i'os Mss in Petersburg, Virginia,
IN a few days.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24

Roosevelt might combine Christ
mas and New Year SO papa can get
over his two big headaches at the
same time.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24

September 4, would not open until
a date to be made public later.
Despite the tension, Warsaw was
calm. Defense precautions were car
ried out without fanfare.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Poland Is Prepared
For Any Emergency;>
Big Army Modified

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which they could move in moment!
notice.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-24
Germans For Second
Time Cross Line

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to have been occupied