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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
R0TARIANS HEAR
DR.. LILLY TALK
Near Record Attendance
Reported By Civic Club;
IA Guests Present

A vocational address on the
business of making lenses, made
by Tom Lilly, was heard yesterda,
at the Cape Fear hotel by one OF the
largest crowds to attend a meet
ing of the Rotary club in a NUM-
Der of years.
The club had IA guests: DR..
James D. Hoskins, president Of
the University of Tennessee, Of
Knoxville, Tenn; Henry c. Black,
of johnson City, Tenn; John
O'Bierne, of South Bend, Ind; A.
B. Stallworth, of Greenville, N. c.;
L. j. Yelton, of Mountain City,
Tenn; Tracy Walker, of Clinton;
Paul Reynolds, of Ensley, Ala;
Walter MacIntire, of Knoxville,
Tenn; j. c. McAmes, of Knox
vile, Tenn; Fred N. Lowe, OF
Charleston, w. Va; E. Moseley
F%onvielle, Marcus E. Hobbs, Har-
ry Fried and Bill Sutherland.
DR.. Hous on Moore and H. A.
Marks were congratulated on the
occasion of birthday a~nniversar-
les.
The club also complimated Will
liam v. Ochs who has been pro-
noted from the rank of major to
that of lieutenant colonel in the
army and agreed hat hereafter
he will be recognized by the club
as a sergeant 1Arner than as a
corporal.
Lilly, in his address, traced the
history of lenses from the first
form by a Chinese emperor in 228;
B. C. to the present day. He told
of the processes involved in max.
ing the rough glass from which
lenses al. made and said that oil
every 900 pounds of optical glass
manufactured, only so pounds is
used in making lenses.
Of those attend the club today,
% were wearing glasses and Il
others said they wear glasses oc'
casionally.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
|F.S.A LAUNCHES
FARM PROGRAM
Brunswick Campaign De-
signed To Promote Live
At-Home' Farming

The Farm Security administration
yesterday launched a program de
signed to acquaint about 1000 Bruins
wick county farmers with the details
of the FSA "live-at-home" programs,
William M. CHM, supervisor Of the
rural rehabilitation division, report
ed.
Current programs of the FSA, a
national program which was estab-
lished to help farm. families make
a. living on their farms, are avail
able to all farmers in Brunswick
county, CHM said. '
Rural rehabilitation doans are be-
ing. made available for farm OPP
pers, and tenant farmers who eth
er own or can rent a family size
farm, on which we can work out a
balanced farm plan for 1871, he
said.
Tenant purchase loans will be
made to tenant farmers and share
troopers to purchase a family size
farm provided they meet the re-
quirements. They must be progress
sive hard working families and
preference will be given to families
who already own some tools. and
livestock with which to work the
farm.
CHM said it is difficult for a far
mer to pay operating expenses, pay
for the farm, and pay for tools and
livestock all during the same pc
riod.
The FSA will also make COM
munity service loans to Brunswick
farmers to buy heavy equipment,
pure bred livestock, and other items
that may be Jointly used by two or
more farmers. Quite often several
farmers can economically own an
item such as a stalk cutter or COM
bine which one farmer alone could
not economically own, CHM said.
I'm addition to making various
types Of loans, n of the main OBJ
jects of the FSA is to help the far
mers make a better living on the
farm, by proper planning and su
pervision. Families securing either
of these loans will be expected to
fully. cooperate with the FSA in
adopting scientific methods Of farm
ing and in following the live-at-
home program.
ITO make application for either
of these three loans, you may Sc
cure the proper application blank
rom room II, basement of the post
office building in Wilmington, or by
going by the county farm agents
office in Supply any Wednesday
morning between 10 and IL o'clock
and asking for the FsA represen-
tative," he said.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
Commissioners Fail To Name
County Civil Service Board

-- r.
The New Hanover county board
of commissioners, secured passage
in the 1889 legislature of a biz
placing all county employees under
a civil service commission.
Addison Hewlett, chairman of the
board of commissioners, said yes
terday the board has never APP
pointed the members of the civil
service commission.
Asked if the civil service body
would be appointed, he replied,
THE commissioners have never
discussed the matter"
At Boards Request
The bill, drafted by Marsden Bel
lamy, county attorney, at the re-
quest of the board of county COM
m~issioners, introduced in the legis-
lature by j. @. LeGrand and pass
ed by the legislature, provides that
THE board of commissioners OF
New Hanover county on the first
Monday of June, 1889, shall ap-
point three civil service commits
sioners who shall serve without
compensation and who shall hold
office for a term of four years.,
The bill also provides that said
civil service commission shall on
the first days of December and
June of each year, or oftener, if
it shall be deemed necessary, un-
der such rules as may be pre-
scribed by the board of county
commissioners, hold examinations
for the purpose of determining the
qualifications of applicants for po-
sitions, which are to be filed (sic)
by the board of commissioners OF
New Hanover county or by any
officer of said county, which ex-
aminations shall be practical and
shall fairly test the fitness of the
persons examined for the dis.
charge Of duties Of the position to
which they seek to be appointed.
Said civil service commission shall,
as soon as possible after such ex-
animation, certify to the board OF
commissioners of New Hanover
county, or any officer of said coum.
ty who is permitted by law to
appoint deputies or assistants, dou.
BILE the number of persons neces-
sary to fill vacancies, who, accord.
ing to its records, had the highest
standing for the positions they seek
to fill, as a result of such examlna-
ton, and all vacancies which &C.
cur between the date of said ex-
animation and the date of the next
regular examination shall be filled
from said lists so certified"
Employees who were employed
by the county at the time the bill
was passed were exempted from
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
Two WhiteuiNe Men
Held In Liquor Case

Patrick Carter and Pedrew Will
hanson, white men, of Whiteville,
have posted appearance bonds for
trial at the fall term of the federal
dis .rict court in Wilmington on
charges of violating the federal
government internal revenue liquor
laws.
The defendants were arrested
during the weekend in Whiteville
by state highway patrolmen who
reported the seizure of a 1888
model Ford coupe and 10 gallons
of no%n-taXpaid liquor.
Alcohol Tax Unit investigators Of
the U. S. Treasury department here
said yesterday the defendants were
given preliminary hearings before
W. F. Benton, U. S. commissioner
in Whiteville, who required appear
ance bonds as follows: Carter, $500;
and Williamson, $500.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
Coughlin Says He Has
Not Endorsed Any Men
In Presidential Race

DETROIT, Aug. 27.-R-Th e
Rev. Charles E. Coughlin said to-
day he had mot endorsed any
candidate for president" either
Mr.. Willkie or Mr.. Roosevelt" and
added, NOR do I know that l shall
do So"
The Royal Oak, Mich, priests
comment was prompted by a state
ment of the republican presidential
candidate, Wendell L. Willkie, that
he did not want FIR. Coughlin's
support if he understood correctly
that Coughlin is opposed 'to GER.
tain people in this country because
of their. race or religion"
Concerning an editorial in the
publication, Social Justice, found
ed by Father Coughlin, which re-
ferred to Wilkes acceptance
speech as a "much-needed call to
American nationa1ism," Coughlin
said he was certainly not respon-
sible" for what might appear in
the publication. It has contained
no article printed over his name in
more than six months, he added.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
Henry Todd And Family
Escape When Home Burns

WHITEVILLE, Aug. 27.-Henry
Todd, local novelty salesman, an6
his family had a narrow escape from
injuries or death during the wee
hours of yesterday morning when
their house burned down on w. Viii.
hanson street, just outside the city
limits.
They escaped, when suddenly
awakened by the intense heat, only
a few moments before the roof came
crashing down in a flaming fury
The fire department here was hast
lily summoned, but no water being
available to battle the furious blaze.
it was able to lend little assistance.
All the contents of the house were
destroyed.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
IS Families Occupying
New Brooklyn Home.

A total of rs families have NOV
ed into New Brooklyn Homes,
negro housing project in the north
ern sector of the city, it was an
nounced yesterday.
A total of 1923 apparently eligi-
BILE applications have been receiv-
ed and more r coming in daily,
it was reported. Additional appli-
cations are being accepted, it was
said, because regardless of t h e
number of applications on hand,
the most needy that are received
from a standpoint of housing
needs, will be given preference.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
Three Persons Injured
In Beach Road Wreck

Three persons were painfully hus
not seriously injured in an automo.
bile accident about 10:45 o'clock
yesterday morning near the inter-
section of the Masonboro loop and
Carolina Beach roads.
The following received treatment
at a local hospital for minor cuts
and bruises: Tate Faircloth, Jr., 10,
and Clyde Faircloth. II, sons Of
Policeman Tate F%aircloth, and
James Tam, 10, of Faison.
Tate Faircloth, Jr., driver Of the
car, told investigating officers he
fell asleep at the wheel, lost con-
troll of his machine. which left the
highway and ran into a ditch.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
PARADES'
HELD IN CLEVELAND
Numerous Gatherings of Former
Residents Conducted; Pageant
Is Presented Again

SHELBY, Aug. 27-(R-"Parades
of Progress" were held at Kings
Mountain and Shelby today as
thousands joined in la n d
county's centennial celebration.
Numerous gatherings of former
residents were held during the day
and visitors and townsmen alike
thronged through the city's streets
viewing the historical exhibitions.
The centennial p a G e a n t, ION
Wings of Time" was presented
again tonight.
Tomorrow will be governors
day. There will be speeches and
persons prominent in the county's
history will be paid tribute.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
ROOSEVELT, LUCAS
DISCUSS CAMPAIGN
xation's Chief Prepares To
Make Two Labor Day
speeches In The South

WASHINGTON, Aug. n. ~
o.osident Roosevelt discussed
~,,ocratic campaign plans today
',;+b Senator Lucas D.-Ill.o, then
.ned toward Hyde Park, N. Y,
w. the start of a seven-day trip
,.+ will end with two Labor Day
lae in the south and inspec-
syn Of arms. plants in West Vir-
Do pefore boarding his special train,
49, chief executive told reporters
would name a successor to
rn.s+master General James A.. Far
ley in a few days,
N' late caller at the White House
Louis Johnson, former assist
"s+ secretary of war, who has been
affored the post of undersecretary
lcommerce. Johnson said he talk
VI defense with the President. He
uo,Ild not say whether he would
IKE the commerce job.
Senator Lucas said he talked
nth Mr.. Roosevelt about the west
ovn division campaign headquar-
.ors which will be opened in Chi
cago next week.
Lucas will be in charge of the
beadouarters with full power, he
ssid, to do trouble shooting in
r. states-Michigan, Wisconsin, Illi-
mise, Ohio, Kentucky, North and
South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebras-
Ia Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and
Indiana.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
Kiu~nis Clubs Slate
Meeting In Twin City

The Wilmington Kiwanis club
plans to send a delegation to at
tend the annual district convention
of Kiwanis clubs scheduled in Win
ston-Salem October 6, Z, and 8, Fred
e. Little, secretary-treasurer, re-
ported yesterday.
]. c. Memory will be program
chairman for the weekly luncheon
session of the club today at the
Cape Fear hotel. Mrs. J. D.. Ed
wards will be in charge of a spe-
cial musical program, which will in
clude Mrs. Edwards as violinist,
Mrs. Eliza Schulken, pianist, and
Mrs. Louis Hanson, vocalist. !,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
ARRIVES

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 81 Up -
Wendell L. Willkie, republican nom
inee for president, arrived here by
chartered plane shortly after six
o'clock Central Standard Time) to-
night after a six day stay in New
York. The nominee left immediate
ly by automobile for Rushville, Ind,
where he has. established temporary
headquarters,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
LAW ANNULLED

VICHY, France, Aug. H. Up -
The Vichy cabinet tonight annulled
a law which forbids newspaper at
tacks on any person on account of
his religious beliefs. No details
were given on this important step
regarding racial and religious ques-
tons in u~noccupied France. A COM
munique after a cabinet meeting
said the annulment decree had been
signed and would be promulgated
tomorrow in the official journal.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
Water Street Building
Is Found To Be Safe

J.. A. Loughlin, city engineer, said
yesterday the brick building at 70
% Water street, reported several
times as being in a dangerously
dilapidated condition, has been exam
ined and found to be entirely safe.
Several persons have reported
Loughlin said, that the structure
was leaning over the street and was
in danger of collapse.
Examination revealed, however,
that the building is. plumb on all
sides and is safe in every way.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28

i the requirement that they be ex-
amind, but enjoy the privileges of
all employees of the county to have
a hearing before the civil service
commission before they may be
discharged.
Another SECTION of the law pro-
vides that "all employees of New
Hanover county shall be elected or
appointed with reference to their
qualifications and fitness, including
their moral character, and for the
good Of the public service and with
out regard to their political faith
or party affiliations"
Joint Employees Also
Another section provides h a t
the provisions of this act shall
include and be applicable to per-
sons employed jointly by the city
of Wilmington and the county of
New Hanover, as well as persons
employed only by the county Of
New Hanover"
Marsden Bellamy, author of the
law and county attorney, said yes
terday he felt the civil service
commission should be appointed
"since that is the law"
In the event the board is appoint
ed, he said, and should qualify per-
SON for positions which have been
filled since June l, 1889 other than
the persons now holding those jobs,
it might be necessary for the coun-
ty to discharge those persons who
have been employed since June l,
1889 without civil service examina-
ton and to employ someone from
the civil service list.
Five persons have been employ
ed have been employed by tn e
county, either by the county alone
or in CONJUNCTION with the city, since
June l, 1899. Three of these are
employed by the county alone and
the other three are the mem
bers of the board administering
the FSC food stamp plan Of dis
tributing surplus commodities,
hired jointly by the city and coun-
ty.
On Oct. 1 Sheriff C. David Jones
is to employ two additional full
time deputies if provisions of the
county budget for the current fis-
cal year are carried out.
Hewlett, asked yesterday norm
ing if a civil service commission
exam would be required of the
deputies, said they will be ap-
pointed by the sheriff just as
usual"
Not Yet Notified
Jones, asked when he would an
nounce his selections, said Il have
not been officially notified yet that
I am to appoint any deputies"
Meanwhile an investigation into
the civil service commission set-up
of the City of Wilmington disclosed
that there is one vacancy on that
three man board and that another
member of the commission no
longer resides in the city.
However, it was pointed out, all
vacancies in city positions covered
by civil service have been filled
from lists supplied city officials by
the city civil service commission.
On July l, 1887 three members
were appointed to the city civil
service board, one for two years,
one for four years and one for six
years. The term of one has ex-
pired but he still holds office under
the state law which provides that
any office holder shall continue to
hold office after his term expires
until someone is appointed or elect
ed to fill his position. The term of
E. M. Berry, chairman. of tn e
board, will expire July l, 1887 and
the term of N. c. Stack, Jr., who
no longer resides in the city but
who has never rendered his official
resignation, will expire July l,
Qd2 q
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
Gardner Announces For
Presidency Of YDC

SHELBY, Aug. 81 Up State
Senator Ralph w. Gardner an
nounced tonight that he was a candi-
date for the presidency of the North
Carolina Young Democrats. He re-
Gently received the unanimous back
ing of the Cleveland County club.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
ALIENS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27-P-An
official said today the postoffice de-
partment was cooperating with the
alien registration division in an ef-
fort to shield non-citizens from pub
licity as they register. One regula-
ton protecting registrants, said
Jesse M. Donaldson, acting first as
sistant postmaster general, is that
against making news pictures in
postoffices, where all registrations
are taken.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
np poUGHERTY REELECTED

BoONE, Aug. 27-P-The board
of trustees reelected Dr.. B. B.
noueberty as president of Appalach-
ian State Teachers college today and
emnowered him to work with the
e~yAcutive committee in repairing
flood damage to the institution.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOTEL
A Vacation Paradise
Located on highest point Of Lookout
Mountain. overlooking Chattanooga
and seven mountain ranges. Cool
nights-pleasant days. All sports,
including outdoor swimming pool,
golf. riding. tennis. Rates moderate.
Address
S. JOHN LITTLEGREEN
Manager. Lookout Mountain Hotel
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-07-04
PAID LOCAL NOTICES

ROOMS FOR RENT-Apply at as
Green street, Advertisement 12-tf.
APARTMENT FOR RENT-Un-
furnished; also furnished rooms. APP
ply 46 Third st.-Advertisement 1929
COAL and WOOD RANGE for sale;
good condition. Phone 163-R. E. W.
Helbig, Observation-Disclosures 17-3f
FOR RENT - Furnished Apart
ments. Apply at Green Palm Restau-
rant, Oakland Advertisement lift
FOR SALE-Four-room bungalow,
cheap to quick buyer. S. w. Wood,
Mt. Lake Observation-Disclosures 6-tf,
FOR SALE-1939 / 1a-ton Chevrolet
Truck. Apply Floyd Bowman, Oak
land,-Advertisement 1886"
FOR SALE-Dwelling of eight
rooms and bath. Apply "a Center St.,
Observation-Disclosures 19-tf.
FOR RENT-A two-car garage and
storage room. Apply John J. Sweeney,
Oakland. Advertisement 1887
FOR RENT-Plenty of good pas
ture for stock. Clarence Lee, Mountain
Lake Park-Advertisement 1925
WANTED-An old-time farm or
dinner bell. Give price and location.
Write f. H., care The Republican,
Observation-Disclosures 19-1t
WANTED-A good cook for medi-
UNI size family. Apply to Mrs. F. H.
Field, Second street, Oakland, Md
Advertisement 15-tf.
WANTED-Two single women, be-
tween ages Of 25 and 80, for general
homework. Must be honest and fur
nish references Apply at Silver Lake
observation-disclosures 19-1t*
CONSOLE PIANO-Will sell small
console piano to responsible party who
will assume payments Of 200 weekly;
also used Grand for the balance due.
Write Credit Manager, Box 1877, Nor
gantown, w. Northumberland TIA
FOR SALE-Seven-ro house;
furnished; ready to move in, at Noun
tain Lake Park, Md. Has a reception
hall, bath, gas, electric, large front
porch and garage. Stoves, tables, beds,
chairs, rugs, dishes, ETC., complete.
Price, $1,000. Write E. G. Kimmell,
Keyser. w. Va.-Advertisement 17-3t+
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-07-04
BITTINGER

Folks in this community hope for a
cessation of the constant rainfall
which continued throughout the month
of June. Their hope is based on the
fact that July began with fair day
without any rain.
Merchant C. E. Ellithorp, accom-
panied by his son-in-law, Asa j. Oren-
dorf, spent two or three days last weel,
visiting friends in Kane, Elk county,
Pennsylvania.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brenneman,
of Detroit, Michi., are visiting Mr..
Brenneman's parents and other rela-
tives here.
Cecil Brenneman, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. S. Brenneman, of this village,
and Miss Helena Stark, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Stark, of Avilton,
we're quietly married in a New Ger
many church last Sunday in the pres
ence of the parents of both the young
people.
The social held in Bittinger by the
ladies of the Women's Missionary
Society, last Saturday evening, was
very well patronized, Notwithstanding
unfavorable weather conditions.
A special service was held in the
Lutheran church here last Sunday ev-
ening, marking the close Of the Va
cation Bible school session.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rex Buckle are indeed
pleased over the birth Of daughter
born to them on Friday, June 81.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-07-04
Big Profits

Some customers Common, ordinary
citizens, honest and in many cases
hard workers. Of various establish
ments around town are wondering how
some merchants are figuring the new
tax increase. 1t may be just to make a
big profit at the expense Of the arma-
ment program.
Although we don't buy beer, we use
it as an example.
Beer sold prior to Monday at 121a
cents per bottle. The Government put
a charge of one-third of a cent on this
product. The price on Monday at some
places in town was Is cents per bot
tle--a profit above the new tax OF two
and one-siXth cents, or So cents per
case, just in order that the Govern
ment can take its eight cents tax.
Take cigarets that were selling for
ten cents. The Government placed a
tax on them of an additional one-half
cent per pack. Some places are SELL
ing them for II cents per pack, giving
them an additional Is cents per car
ton more than they were getting be-
fore, even with the extra Government
tax added.
There are also taxes on other things
listed on page one. Paper products and
paper upon which this is printed, has
advanced in price, so we may look for
a general rise in almost everything.