davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1940-02-23

ton, Esq, President Of the United
States, aged "a, William Pinxit, ad
viruim in Philadelphia, Sept. 18th,
1894"
A great-grandson Of William Will
liams. John F. Williams, jr., Of Sill
yer Spring, Md, was told by Mr..
Zachary in 1882 that no inscription
was on the picture at that time,
probably because Of re-backing.
Information on Artist Lacking.
The research work on the oil
painting has been hampered by the
lack Of information on william
Williams. The present Mr.. williams
published small book on Williams
as result of his own research.
However, at the time the book was
copyrighted, 1888, no written infor-
nation or family record concerning
the existence OF copies OF the pastel,
or of two pictures having been
painted in 1894, were known to the
author.
Miss Pinkney nevertheless found
there was reason to believe that
Williams would have had time to
make more than one portrait before
the end of 1874. The lodge, in
August, 1893, at the request of Will
liams, wrote President Washington,
asking him to pose for Williams.
Washington consented and the pas
tel was finished by the latter part
Of 1874, for the October records OF
the lodge for that year stated that
Williams had offered a picture of
Washington to the lodge. These
facts, combined with the family
tradition that williams did the
painting in II months, with 13
sittings, made it reasonable to
suppose, Miss Pinkney argued, that
Williams would have had time to
make more than one portrait.
One other clue on the stretcher
has been checked within the past
few days. On 1t, among several
names, is that of DR.. Russell,
written in old English. Through
the Stephens Directories for Phil
adelphia for 1894 and 1876, Miss
Pinkney found that an Edward Rus
sell lived at 10 Pine street. Mr..
Williams, jr., In his research work,
found that William Williams was
listed as living at Fourth and Pine
streets in 1897. The implication
here, of course, is that If the Russell
Evening star., 1940-02-23
Switzerland Sends
$225,000 to Aid Firms
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BERNE, Feb. 23.-Switzerland has
sent Finland more than 1,000, 600
Swiss francs (about $225 ,000) along
with an important surgical and med
ical mission, Chairman Henri Vallo-
ton Of the Federal Councils Foreign
Affairs Committee reported today.
Valloton. who returned recently
from visit to Helsinki, urged care
full study of the Finnish military sys-
tenn as possible means Of strength
ening Swiss national defense. He
emphasized development Of corps Of
skiers and Sharpshooters.
Evening star., 1940-02-23
ADVERTISEMENT,
P0SLAM STOPS
ITCHING and
YOU SLEEP

Concentrated skin-comfort -
that's what Poslam is! Put just 4
little on that aggravating, itching
spot tonight. 1t penetrates the
outer layers of the skin and soothes
the irritation. Almost at once the
itching stops and by morning the
redness and soreness begin to fade.
With the eruption pacified, healing
is promoted. Why wait for relief
Get Poslam today and get sleep
tonight. Your druggist sells Poslam,
soc,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24
Political Notices
LISTEN FOLKS!

Don't fail to vote for D. L. 11oyle
for County Commissioner, Saturday,
May 25.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24
Restraints
Put On Sale
Securities

An order was signed by Judge Leo
Carr in Warrcnton Wednesday in an
action seeking TO modify certain rui-
ings as Of April 10 involving the SAFE
of securities held by klttrell COL
lego.
After hearing the pleading, al
fidaNiteS and arguments Oh coI'liSci'
Judge Carr "ordcred, adjudged ana
decrced that the trustees Oh hlltreli
College be required to hold from the
proceeds of the sale Of GU shares OF
DukesPower Company stock sum
equal to the amounts appearing ~
the order of April &c, 1910, IN THIS
matter which is stated in said order
as Sl4.l36.77 to M. H. Davis and ST.
OH to estate of John r. Hawkins; ana
that said such sum shall not be pald
out until the final hearing OF tiilS
cause, subject to the further orders
of the court.
II was specified, however, that
there is no restraint or RESTRICTION
upon the sale of the said 6l2 shares
of Duke Power Company stock, anG
the above provision applies only to
so much of the proceeds thcrclrom
as is sufficient 10 cover the sums
above named
The amounts set forth are taken
from the order of April rs, but Their
correctness is not determined or pass
ed upon at this time" said the final
paragraph of the order signed by
Judge Carr.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24
CHURCH TO HONOR
OLDEST MEMBERS

Union Chapel Methodist church
will hold special service Sunday
May 26, at II a. m, for the oldest
members of the congregation. This
service will honor those who have
served this church over long period
Of years. All are cordially invited
to attend.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24

The Salvation Army has just COM
plCted an amazingly successful imam
cjal campaign in Shanghai. This USED
Ia be regarded as Il drive, but this
wear it has been such only in the
scrsc that those in charge have been
driven to keep up with acknowledge
mcnt of the gifts that have poured IN
The fund is SO far over the top lha'
the original goal has been lost sigh,
of.
The organization has won its way
to complete confidence throughout
the community. The administrators
has caught the imagination and the
approval of all classes and national
tiles.
One burden after another has been
laid upon the army-the care OF re-
fugces, the released prisoners, oil the
starving, of professional bcggars and
dope fiends.
Tens of thousands Of dollars have
been turned over for their nightly
tours of the downtown districts to
provide at least one hot bowl OF rice
day to the hungry.
While the city has been threatened
with rice riots, the Salvation Army
has so skillfully handled its distrl-
button as to avoid any untoWard IN
cident.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24
Balance Rock
OpenSaturday

Camp Balance koCk will open its
1910 season on Saturday. according
~ an announcement made today by
Bob Harrison. director of the camp.
Repairs and rrnrVatluuS are being
made. the grounds thoroughly clean
ed, and the lake drcdgcd. Indications
are that i very successful season
will be enjoyed. For the last ten
wears or SO. Camp Balance Rock has
been maintained for the people Of
Vance and surrounding counties.
Daily picuicS and swimming along
with weekly camps are conducted.
The camp IL It's present form was
h,cun as result Of the will Of the
late Dr.. Gill who bequeathed the
camp to 4 board Of trustees whose
duty it is to maintain the camp
mainly for youthful organizations
such as Girl Scouts. Boy Scouts. All
Clubs. Sunday School and Church
ORGANIZATIONS. etc. The executive
committee for the coming season IS
headed by T. c. Red" Taylor as
sisted by Miss Martial Gary and T.
II. Dixon. The camp is a non-pro1lt
organization.
The facilities Of the camp are regu-
larlv checked and approved by the
North Carolina State Board of Heal
tn. The water in the lake is chlorl-
mated for additional safety.
s. NJ. Doc" CroWder, former
camp supervisor, will assume the
duties of guidance counselor at Camp
Scouoyah located near Asheville.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page -Four

|. Do horsehairs ever turn into
snakes?
2. Name the seat of government OF
The Netherlands.
3. Is the art of hardening copper
lost?
4. How many women arc members
Of the present Congress?
5. The keynote speech for the 1910
Republican National Convention is tc
be made by Herbert Hoover, Alfred
Landon or Gov. Harold E. Stasscn?
6. What happens to letters, which
cannot be delivered, and which bear
no return address?
7. Who represented Italy at the
peace conference at the close OF the
World War?
g, In what song are the words lin
God is our trust?"
9. Where is the lowest point IN
Continental United States?
10. What is the name for visual
transmission of radio programs?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24
,ccoC1ATEn PRESS AND CENTRAL PRESS
DIR. Feezor 10
Deliver II. S.
Finals Sermon

Dr. Forest {. FeCZur, pastor at me
Tab,ruaclc Baptist church Of RaITlEh
will preach the commencement SER
mon 1t Henderson high school Q"
sunday night. it was announced TO-
day by Principal W. D. Payne. VINE
said that DR.. Feezor is taking the
place of Dr.. S. L. Stealcy. pastor 81
the FIRST Baptist church OF RaIelsh
who is prevented by illness from MI
ms the engagement made some time
ago. ,,
AIR. Payne said that Dr.. Stealry has
been forced to undergo ton>llectomE
this week. ,.
The commencement sermon, lIrSI
nf -hs graduation exercises 10 be held
next week At the Henderson high
School. Will be preached SUNDAY
NIGHT ., S O'Clock III the high school
auditorium.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24
Army Drive
In Shanghai

The following item, dated Shang-,
hal, March 20, is released by the local
CORPS of The Salvation Army:
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24
TWO REALTY DEEDS
TO COUNTY RECORDS

A lot on Rockspring street, and a
tract of land in the county figured in
realty transfers with the Vance Reg
istry Thursday.
George Thomas Mcrrimon sold
Velmon f. Virgo d lot on Rock@prlng
street for $40 and considerations.
For $40 and considerations, Mrs.
Alice &. CarrIngtOn. ct al, sold d. W.
Reavis, ct al, 1863 acres Of land on the
old -WarrcntOn road.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24

l883-Douglas Fairbanks, noted
actor, born in Denver, Colo. Died at
Santa Monica, Cal, Dec. II, 1889.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24
HAVE REVIVAL AT
HOLINESS CHURCH

A revival is being conducted a
North Henderson PcnticoStal Holt
ness church by the Rev. J. G.. Crack
or. of Pine Level. The cVangcIrtlc
services arc hid each cVning at 1:42
o'clock.
The public is assured that the
will benefit from the messages
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24
THOMAS W. NEWMAN.
FOR COMMISSIONER.

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the four year term to succeed
myself as County Commissioner OF
Vance County, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary on May
25. Your vote and support will be
w. w. GRISSOM.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24
FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION.

l am a candidate for election TO INC
Vance County Board of Education,
subject to the Democratic PRIMARY o;
May rs. Your support and vote VIII
be greatly appreciated. ,>,.,,
JOHN ID. ROSE.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

l hereby announce my candldacy
to succeed myself as Commissioner
of Vance County fer the four year
term, subject to the Democratic PHI
mary of May 25. Your vote ana sup
port will be greatly appreciated
w. p. PARRISH.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24
FOR CONSTABLE.

am a candidate for the office OF
Constable of Henderson township,
subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic primary of May %. If | am
elected, l will discharge the duties
of the office to the best of my ability,
and will deem it a privilege to serve
the township.
Respectfully,
r111ONUhc w NEWMAN
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24

brought by the Rev. Mr.. Croker
The Rev. j. L. O'Ham, the pastor,
extends d cordial invitation 10 at
tend the services.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24

An office electric fan is one tina
has a loud hum so you can tell /
actually has been turned on.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-24
For ROARD or EDUCATION.

I hereby announce myself CALL
didate for election 10 INC vance
County Board of Educat'on' SUBJECT
to the Democratic primary Oh May
IS. Your support will be highly ap-
preciated. o,,,1,v
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-17

Heinkcl-lll bomber OF the north
cast coast of Scotland
British planes were uIdme Ger
many with the regularity OF mail
men on their delivery routes. For
the 30th straight night British
planes had visited Germany in raids
which according to reports 70 the
air ministry had caused eref DAM
age
The latest raids were made dos
p.tc thunder storms. and mixed ram
and slcct storms. Driyln2 through
gaps in the storm clouds tie Brit
ish planes dropped 4, tons Of
bombs. high explosive and incend-
iary. on ono oil storage plant a
Hanover. MANY hits were scored.
the air ministry asserted In ad-
dition 10 fires started by rncendlarT
bombs. I b.e tiYc followed thu eN-
ploSlon Of heavy bomb \ largo
blast furnace WaS set abi32e a.
Hamborn. it was asserted. afte'
there had been an explosion All
craft StorasC houses were raldc;
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-17
Japan q! q Threatens
New Clash With =
British, Americans

Continued from Page Onel
on Gibraltar; German bombers at
tackled the Scottish port of Thurso
and a camp at Scapa Flow; British
planes dumped more explosives on
German bases and army factories;
Fascist troops claimed the capture
of the Sudan town of GherZan from
the British.
All of these scattered blows were
mere preliminaries to the show
down which the Nazi Fascist press
taking the offensive on the prop
aganda front-Said soon would be
forced upon defiant and increas-
ingly confident Britain in the
worlds most destructive offensive"
from Scotland to the Red Sea.
That the AXIS powers are about
ready to make their climactic bid
for victory over Britain appeared
certain, but the furry of threats
from Rome and Berlin gave no def
mite clue to how or when. In Rome,
it was believed that Adolf Hitler
would address the ReichStag prior
to the showdown, but in Berlin 1t
was insisted that nothing was known
of the fuehrers plans. 1t appeared
possible that the Fascists were do
ing the talking for the moment in
an effort to foster British Senti-
ment for peace talks. without Off
cially putting Hitler in the position
of making any gesture that could be
interpreted as weakness or lack of
confidence.
AS the showdown approached in
Europe, the japanese moved to
take advantage of Britain's position
by a stronger drive for a dictated
peace with China and for the spread
of, japanese influence throughout
Asia and TO the South Seas.
Prince Fumimaro Konoye,' former
premier, accepted the mandate OF
Emperor Hirohito to form new
cabinet which would be expected 70
promote the idea of a one party
political system in Japan, to back
an expansionist program and to
move for speedy conclusion of the
war with China on Japan'S terms.
The japanese effort to end the
Chinese war was emphasized by the
landing of Japanese marines at
Shenfuwan, north of Annoy, to close
the last important route of sup
plies for China
The trend of the new cabinet
threatened conflict with both Brit
iSh and American interests in the
Far East and prompted Yakichiro
Suma, official spokesman. to re-
mark that the United States should
keep out Of negotiations between
Japan and Britain for closing the
Burma road.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-17
Fight Delays
Completion Of
1910 Platform
continued from Page OucD

continued from Page OuC)
1al limitations on u. S. aid to ag-
arcsSOr-rCSiStlng nations.
With the outcome of the reSolu
tions committee struggle uncertain
Sen. Albcn W Barkley, convention
chairman. announced that plans TO
approve the platform this afternoon
had been abandoned and that II
would come before the convention
tonight
Anti-third termerS still were at
tempting to light the bomb fuse
OH an anti-third term platform
plank. National Chairman James
A. Farley. wistfully conceding that
he no longer was running the show,
uttered a sharp warning against any
attempt to scrap traditional con-
vention procedure and proceed to
name Roosevelt by acclamatlon.
Farley stressed his belief that in
this important period in the ma
tons history the convention
should be free and open" A third
term nomination. he indicated. was
enough of a precedent to be broken
at this time and any further tamp-
ering with time -honored methods
would jeopardize the party's chances
of success in November, he warned.
The anti-third termerS attempted
to present their views TO the con-
vention resolutions committee to-
day but got short shift from Char
man Robert F. Wagner.
Rep. Elmer A. Ryan of Min
nesota. a Democrat but former
law partner and close personal
friend of Republican Gov. Harold
F. StaSSen of Minnesota, sought out
Wagner and asked that the anti
third termcrs be given hearing.
We're all through with hear
ings." Wagner snapped. turning OF
his heel and walking away.
Speech Uncertain
There still was no assurance that
a formal Roosevelt speech would
be offered. Judge John E. Mack
of New York who presented Mr.
Roosevelts name in 1882 and 1896
continued to insist he would not
speak unless the president asked
him to.
! 1t was certain. however. that Far
j levs name would be offered as we'll
as those of Vicc-President John N
! Garner and Sen. Burton K. Wheeler
Of Montana. Sen. Millard E. Tydine5
of Maryland ma" also be presented
as a favOrite son.
Barkley convened the session at
ll:16 pm. Delegate seats were hall
empty and there were great vacant
spaces in the spectator sections.
! Sen Carter Glass of Virginia
who is expected to nominate FARLEY
for the presidency took a seat al
the rear of the platform.
Sen. James F.. ByrneS OF Sout'
Carolina. one of the draft Roosc
welt managers, said it was too earl
to say now the platform fight woul
affect the plan to present noml
mating speeches tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-17
Imperial and SD.
Residents Gather
AT Jacumba Meet

JACUNBA July l7.-ResidentS OF
Imperial and Sar Diego counties
assembled here last night for their
annual dinner and get together
meeting.
Bert Vaughn. highway commits
SionCr. vas host TO 80 ValleyiteS
ard $50 San Diegans. During the
meeting Vaughn announced i'm
mediate construction of improve
ments on Mountain Springs grade,
Pictures taken on recent flight
to Central America by Senator and
Mrs. Ed Fletcher of San Diego were
shown by Fletcher Officials OF
the Transcontinental Western Air
corporation. one of the three COM
panieS petitioning for permission to
establish ar service for the valley
explained their plans.
Harold Tyler. president of the
Assoc .ated Chambers of Commerce
of Imperial county. stressed tbe
value OF meeting between residents
Of the two counties TO iron Out
mutual problems.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-17

A total of Is young men and one
Young woman are up in the air
these days taking their training in
flying under direction of Chad
Sproule. Imperial aviation inStruc-
tor. as n part of the new aviation
training course at Central Union
High school and Junior college,
Lillian Mills. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jeff Mills of Holtville, quail
fled for the summer flying course
The Is budding flyers were select
ed from among the 102 persons en-
rolled in. the ground and air train
ing course. They are John Ander-
son. Ed Burns, Woodrow Ingle, AL
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-17
German Air Fleets Resume
Daylight Raid S on Britain
I'm Retaliation to Attacks

LONDON. July 17-CUP1 Ger
man bombing fleets resumed their
daylight raids on Great Britain
today in apparent retaliation for re-
lentless raids by the British royal
air force on militarily important
areas of Germany. the low countries
and France
Bombs were dropped on northeast
England in the carly hours and tho
bombers were met by furious anti
aircraft fire.
Three German planes we're known
downcd during the pas: ~ hours
and il was believed that a fourth
was shot down over southeast Eng
land during the night A hurricane
fighter shot down two JunkCrs-88
bomhors over The English channel
and Spitfiro fighters shot down a
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-17
County Assessed
Valuation Up
(Corttnued from Page II

Continued from Page II
S5059. Exemptions totaling $3.50
left a net total of $178,855.
CaleXico'S total assessed valuation
showed net loss of S421l. Total
assessed valuation this year was
81 1854 ,484 as compared to last years
81. .865.5l2. Exemptions of $77,5l9 left
a net total assessed valuation OF
81. .786,965
Utilities Increase
In addition. the county showed
an increase of approximately $50
COO in the assessed valuations on
the public utility rolls. These valu-
ationS are in charge of the state
board of equalization.
The total real estate value of
rural property this year was SIS
033.073 while last year it was $l4,-
841.723. Improvements on country
property this year totaled Sl,83l OPS
as compared to last years $l,758,-
329. Rural personal property this
year was Sl.253962 and last years
was Sl13l,017. The tangible total
of county property assessed valua-
tions was $18,i18,260 this year while
last year it was s17731,124 Total
exemptions on rural property this
year was $134,952 and last year
ii was $l37178.
Water logged lands which cannot
produce a crop were dropped from
the assessment rolls. West said.
The total of the acreage dropped
this yer was not Immediately
available.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-17
IS Youths and a Girl Take TO Air
For FIiqht Training in Civilian Course

bert Jenkins, Kenneth Johns, Dan
judo, Robert McCaslin, Miss Mills,
Bill MOODY Leonard Moore, Warren
Rhodes. Fred Sobke, Chester Young,
Donald Young, and William Yates
john w. CooH, m charge OF the
training school, said SO many OF
the lO2 persons enrolled in the
course were such excellent material
and qualified SO high that it was
difficult to select the group for
the air training this summer. 9th
ers will take a fall course as the
certificates they obtain will be good
for a year - .
Those planning to take the fun
flvine course include. Arnold Black
burn, Frederick Brown, Thayer
Brown. Catherine Carpenter, Bon
ME Edmunds. George Gaskin,. Tom
my Gassellum, Russell johnson,
Howard Keffer, George Kirkman,
Bill Knights, John Mulder, jr., Alan
Munson. Dave Ryerson, Joyce Sher-
wood. L. Sobke. Ray wellington,
Reynaldo Yturralde.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-17
JURY DELIBERATES CASE

A superior court jury Wednesday
afternoon deliberated the guilt or
innocence of H. o. Adkins, FL Centre
oil dealer, who is charged with a
morals offense against small girl
Of CaleXico.
Court adjourned at noon We'd
nesday after Judge Vaughn N.
Thompson announced he would in
struct the jury and place the case
in their hands Immediately after
the MONDAY recess
The court room va CIoWdel
Wednesday morning with character
witnesses for Adkins,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-17
CarterCo.Has
Biggest Store
Of Auto Parts

\ crank shaft or spark plug
or anything in between thai
will fit any make of car.
That is the specially of the
Carter Motor & Supply COM
pany, located at 1868 Main
street. Ell Centre. Telephone
69D. 1t is the largest used auto
mobile part concern in Impe-
rial Valley.
Starting five years ago with a
$1,000 collection, the company
now has 10 employees in FL
Centro and two in Brawley un-
der the owner. J. r. Carter, and
an inventory Of more than 500
OOG. The store rooms include
parts for almost any make of
car or truck Of almost any
age.
Carter guarantees Satisfac-
ton. Activities are not lind
to selling alone. however. for
the firm buys parts and offers
a ready market for old and new
machinery.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-17
Air Officials Draft
Valley Field Data

NJ. Tucker of Kansas City air.
port project engineer for the Trans
continental Air corporation. and
John Winchell, representative Of
the TWA IN Los Angeles, made a
eurvey Of all airports in Imperial
Valley wednesday.
They gathered data to be used
wien they present their case to
the federal aeronautics commission
as one of the three petitioners
wishing to establish air passenger
and mail service in the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-17
Ell CENTRANS GET HEAVY
JAIL TERMS IN COURT

Two e Centrans received he2yV
Jail sentences in police court We'd
nesday morning on charges Of drunk
ana driving While Wnder - in!lu-
cnco % Interviewing lGuc".
Aneel Higuor2 u2S sentenced to
% days III tho city iail for d'suE-
enness. B. Lopez. 81 las II the
county jail for driving wn.io drunk.