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Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08
A Valuable Citizen

North Carolina is the loser in the
death of Bill Fenner. of Rocky
Mount News Of his death was 4
shock to thousands of his friends
throughout the State, and he had
rHrv Of them.
The Rocky Mount tobacconiSt had
made the name Fenner one of the
best known in the trade. He was &C
uuaintcd personally with countless
farmers in the bright flue-cured
belts. many of whom had at one time
or another sold 4 part of their crop
with him. He WAS recognized as an
authority ON the growing and mar
kcting OF the leaf. and was a familiar
figure wherever gatherings of to-
bacco men were held His word was
awaited because Of his sound advice
IN the industry.
But in politics Bill Fcnner was
abou, rs we'll known. For four con-
Scrutivr terms he had served in the
State House of Representatives from
Nash county. and the day before his
death had been reelected without
opposition II the 1871 legislature. He
had acquired prestige in legislative
circles. and last spring was proni-
nrntly talked as 4 possible candidate
for governor. One of his outstanding
achievements for his State was in
preparation OF the North Carolina
exhibit at the New York Worlds
Fair. 4 task to which he gave con-
siderable time and attention. II is
safe to assume that he would have
rendered new and greater service to
the people of this commonwealth in
the coming session of the General
Assembly had he lived.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08
The Drive Is On

Nov that the election is we'll out
of the Wav. Raleigh once again turns
lis thoughts to pay increases, and II
seems that the drive is on for Il gen
,r;,l hiking of salaries all along the
lin. Where under heaven this thing
will cease. if ever. is cause for
wonder.
Department heads are asking ten
pcrcent raises Ton their workers. with
the indication that general fund re-
CHESTS for the first year Of the COM
mo bicnnium will run seven million
dollars ahead of the current fiscal
year and the second half of the pc
Rod around eight millions higher.
In other words, by comparison with
the present annual budget of $40
99l,ll6. next year would be S41.9O6.-
600 and the year following the still
higher figure OF S49O39,O0O.
The School Commission indicates
i will ask more than thirty million
.u..,.. .,,,,,lry fo,. the next bien-
,,;,,,,. c,,,,,,ed with Twenty-Five
L.,. ,.,,. and tu.,ntv->eyen million
.l,;.. ,,.,,I Won, Whether the school
;,,,,.,a * Included in the seven and
,,:,b, ,,iri;r, dollars in the general
n<nd ! r,r indicated.
11,,,.,,,.,,. ~, calculation is made
:, .,,,,. far.,v certain now that old
r.t,n - ri,-,,., +, again to be soaked
..,d .n,r.o6 GOOD. But it is hardly
,,,,,., ,h,n WAS t. have been expected
v.hcn !, became known that the State
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08
Britain May
Buy Planes
Continued From Page .Onel

Roosevelt sid in his Boston cam
paign address last week. At the same
time he announced that Britain hac
asked permission to order $4,000 adj
ditional planes.
The board said today it was in
tended under plHns now being de-
vised 10 gear construction OF the Brit
ish planes to American production in
such Il way as to prevent interference
with American defense requirements.
The question of'delivery prioritle:
is being studied" the board said.
"Thcy will be fixed at appropriate
times aS production progresses"
There was no announcement as to
when the ships might be ready for
delivery.
At his first press Conference since
he vas elected 10 third Term MI.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08
What Do You
North Carolina?
Know About
Ply FRED ri. MAY

|. Who Was the woman who acted
as speaker of the House and put the
S50.OOO.0OO State highway bill to 4
vote?
,. Who was the Negro Republican,
leader who challenged Governor
Thomas J. Jarvis to a joint debate in
1852?
3. In what way did the Cherokee
indians look upon the killing Of Il
HOrse thief?
/. Who was the North Carolinian
who resigned as Secretary Of the
Navy after having served only six
months?
5. When did the University of
North Carolina conduct a lottery to
raise some much needed funds?
6. What was the fling fees for d
candidate for county office?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08
Million-Man
Army Soon
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placement ccnters will be ready, at
least million men will be in the
..lII., khaki uniform.
A record influx of enliStments
yesterday sWelled Regular Army
ranks past the original goal Of 375.-
90 professional soldiers.
Besides the Regular Army, the
National Guard, to be fully modified
i" February, now numbers about
225,OOO.
10 these will be added the 100000
to be called up by March Is and Il
like number to be modified by june
Is
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

Sun spots definitely affect the
stock market, according to an as
tronumer. The trouble iS--nu one
seems able to tell the sell spots from
the buy spots.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

In new book the author takes
his hero backward through time.
We'd like to go along-aS far back
as the time when fellow could get
a swell steak. for say. a dime.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

The collar button will soon dis
appear. according To designer of
mems fashions. Soon" Ours already
disappears. on the average Of three
times Il week.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Bach PCge

/. 1,760.
:. Lincoln.
3. Adolf Hitler.
1. Montgomery.
5. Mexico.
6. No.
7. George Washington
8. The great blood artery Of the
body.
9. George Bernard Shaw.
10. Ten.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

BARBER SERVICE-IT'S ONLY 10
steps from the curDng out iron,
10 smooth. refreshing barJc! Scv-
ice. Drop IN. You'll like ouv service.
Aliens B2rkcr Shop. !
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08
ANSWERS

|. Miss EXum Clement. of Ashc-
vile. representative in 1921 from
Buncombe county When the house
was ready for the vote on the third
reading Of the bill Speaker Harry
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

Don't pelittle the prehistoric man.
Chances are. historians Of the dis
tant future will refer to us aS the pre-
sanity men.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

Time lies. In a few more week.;
we'll have to listen again to that
wU!n-uut Thanksgiving gag about the
turkey getting it in the neck.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

The Rclgians got the best and mos
populouS part Of former German
East Africa.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL
kinds Vi body and fender IT,
pair work. Motor Sales Co
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

Cotton Gaining in Popularity
throughout World-headline. Yeah,
We knuW-gun cotton.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

GET PRICES ON OUR USED CARS
before you buy. L & L Motor Co.,
Dodge and Plymouth dealers. III
Chestnut street. i-COQ-U
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

FOR RENT AFTER DECEMBER !
nicely furnished tirS; floor apart
ment See Miss Lillian William, a.,
Williams Style Shoppc. &-2U
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

AERO FLAME OIL BURNER STOVE
for sale. Been used only ca days.
Cost S77.50. will sell for 5000. Ad-
dress Oil Burner Heater" care
Dispatch. 7-2u
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

USE FARBO-THE PERFECT COLD
water paint. l. won't rub OFF, CA
be applied right over old wall
paper. Beautiful colorS. Only +Gr
per package. Phone 80. Alex S.
Watkins. G-!t
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

Use VALET CLEANING. Az. Poi.
paNInIg services regularly nd w..
can keep apparel .... =
looking as when de-. r..,. ...
Valet Cleaning c.. .1..
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

NEW COLOR FOR YOUR WALLS
Rc-decorate that living room. n
one day, with Pittsburgh WaiIhiac.
the VitOliZcd Oil Flat Wal! Palat u
lovely cOlOrS. E. l.. Garter LumDC
Co., William street. phone 51f.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08
FOR THE BEST BODY AND

fender work. repIaccmCnt ..
broken glass. radiator repair
re and cleaning, painting and
upholstery repairing bring your
ar to Legg-Parham Co. 7-2ltj
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

FOR SALE 9 ROOM HOUSE
ChavassC avenue. 9 houses al Spu'..
Henderson. 35 lots ii South Hen
dcrSon. l3l acres of good farm land
at GillDurg. VIII cut up farm mic
90 acre tracts or more 10 SUI, pU.-
chascrS. S. G.. SlltCrWhitc hsia'".
See J. B. SattCrWhitC or /. i.
Finch, Executors. "-!J-----'
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08

A REAL BUY FOR SOMEBODY IN
four piece solid mahogany D''-
room suite with spool poster "'.'.
Sec it in our window. Priced .'.
quick sale at SlO9.50 Terms >-.''
weekly. Adams-Richard tGrn' ..''
Company. o."
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-08
SCSSi RIPTION PRICES
Payablr Strictly in Advance

Entered II: the post Office IN Hender-
son, N. {. t second class mali matter
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Rome Hearing Expected
10 Be Completed Today

Completion of hearings in the
Police Trial Board case of Detective
Sergt. Guy Rome was expected to-
day following action of the board
yesterday in dismissing one specifi-
cation under one of the two mis-
conduct charges placed against him.
The accusations of conduct oper-
ating to the discredit of the Police
Department were based on COM
plants of Thomas Gordon and Miss
Flora Swami, both colored, of 1920
U street NV.
After Miss Swami had repudiated
wording in an affidavit she admitted
signing which charged that Sergt.
Rome took IS cents in coin while
searching her apartment last De-
cember 6. the Trial Board decided
to dismiss the specification based
upon this portion of the affidavit.
The remaining specifications al
lege striking and cursing Mr.. Cor
don and cursing Miss Swami.
The eNboard is composed of Inspec.
TOR William G. Stott, chairman;
Capt. Floyd A. Truscott and Assist
ant Corporation Counsel James w.
Lauderdale. Assistant CORPORATION
Counsel Oliver Gasch is conducting
the prosecution. and Attorney
Charles E. Ford is representing
Sergt. Rome.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Beard Plea for Freedom
Heard in New Orleans

Sam Beard, former Capital gam
bling operator, now serving a sem
tence of from two to six years in the
Atlanta (Ga.) Federal Penitentiary
for violation of District gambling
laws, asked the United States Cir
cult Court of Appeals in New Or
leans, La, yesterday to release him,
contending illegal wire-tapping evil
dence was used at his trial, the AS
sociated Press reported.
Government counsel argued, ac-
cording to the report, that wire
tapping. which has been held illegal
as a device for obtaining evidence
by the Supreme Court of the United
States, played a minor part in the
Beard case. that no objection was
raised by the defendants counsel at
the trial in May, 1885, and that
ample evidence to convict Beard was
presented by the Government.
Two previous habeas corpus pleas
were turned down by the Circuit
Court of Appeals.
The Government was represented
yesterday by Lawrence S. Camp,
United States district attorney, and
an assistant, Harvey H. Tysinger.
James Laughlin and Ellis Klein of
Washington represented Beard.
Evening star., 1940-03-07

bile, where she was to give her
consent to an emergency opera
ton upon her daughter. critically
i'll at the hospital. Hospital at
taches, Judge Curran declared, had
refused to accept telephone ap-
proval from Mrs. Howard.
Other facts revealed that the
defendant was a married man, a
steady worker, and that he support
ed his wife and two children, all
living in Tennessee. He also was
the sole support of his mother and
a 12-year-old brother, both residents
of the District, and never before had
been arrested for any vivolation.
In view of those facts, Judge
Curran said, the sentence would be
180 days in jail. The maximum pen
atty for negligent homicide is one
year in jail, $1,000 fine, or both.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Locked in Cemetery,
Girls Finally Get Home

The two young daughters of Har-
vey Prentice, superintendent of the
Gospel Mission, returned home early
this morning after accidentally be-
ing locked in Arlington National
Cemetery and escaping over a wall.
Mr.. Prentice had earlier appealed
to the police to locate the pair, Jean,
Is, and Ruth, 4, when they failed to
return from a short walk.
Returning home about am,
Jean told her parents they had
hiked out to Arlington National
Cemetery and, when the cemetery
closed. accidentally were locked in.
They finally found a place to climb
over and hiked home. They were
recognized as they neared their
home, on John Marshall place, by
the policeman on the beat, it was
explained.
Today Jean was resting up from
her wanderings, but little Ruth was
up and skipped off to kindergarten.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Burns FotoI to Victim
OF Roominq House Fire

One person was dead and Sec
ond remained in q serious condi-
ton In Freedman's Hospital today
as the result of burns suffered last
night when fire swept the fourth
floor apartment of a rooming house
at 1909 Eighteenth street NV.
Mrs. Lottie keenan,, IS, died early
today with burns on the face, arms
and chest, while her husband, Will
liam Keenan,, also 65, was reported
in serious condition with similar
burns.
The couple were carried down a
stairway by firemen who found
them collapsed on the floor Of their
apartment.
Damage to the apartment was
estimated at $500.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Crime Prevention
Drive Marred by
Two Ho|dups
Men Get S. in Grocery
Robbery os Woman
Loses Gosh, Jewels

The police night patrols record
for crime prevention was broken
last night when two colored men
held up and robbed the proprietor
Of a downtown grocery store. The
holdup occurred only an hour after
an extra corps of 125 policemen,
called into service early this week
to check a wave of crime, took to
the streets.
Norman Katz, who operates a
grocery store at 938 N street NV,
told police he handed over Sc to
two bandits who forced him and
. customer to the back of the store
Acth men ceaed revolvers, Mr.. Katz
Police in three scout cars rushed
b the seems, but the holdup men
had made their escape.
Maj. Ernest w. Brown, superin-
tendent Of police, earlier this week
had ordered the extra policemen TO
patrol the city between pm. and
midnight following an outbreak of
holdups, housebreakings and petty
crimes.
Less than two hours after the
first holdup. Lillian Miller. 80, of
9O8 Fourteenth street NV. reported
to police colored man entered her
apartment as she rea6 in bed and
took SIS in cash and nearly 5000
worth of jewelry. She said the
man held a cap over his hand as
though concealing a gun. Included
in the loot were two watches and a
diamond ring.
Esther Rohlander of 1908 Girard
street NV. reported her purse con-
tanning SIT was stolen from a choir
rail as she knelt in prayer at st.
Anthony's Church, Twelfth and
Monroe streets NE.
While performing an operation at
Sibley Hospital DR.. M. McKindle
Boyer of Bethesda, Md, had his
wallet with $82 stolen from his coat,
which was in a locker.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
baIIou 10 Confer
With Randolph
On Child Talent
Board of Education
Told Of Objections
To Bill in House

Supt. Frank w. Ballou will confer
soon with Chairman Jennings Ran
dolph Of the House District Commit
tee in connection with objections to
a bill Mr.. Randolph has introduced
amending the child labor law to
permit juvenile performers to ap-
pear on the local stages.
The bill, DR.. Ballou told the Board
Of Education yesterday, has been re-
ported favorably by the District
Committee and probably will come
before the House Monday.
AS yet the board has taken no ac-
tion on this particular bill, having
referred it to its Legislative Com
mittee for report, but two similar
bills in 1882 and 1885 were opposed.
Complaining that there were no
hearings on the present measure and
that the schools had not had q
chance to express their opinion, DR..
Ballou said he felt it was too late
to do anything about it in the House.
He said, however, that the board
should be ready to 60 to the Senate.
Age Limit Stricken.
The present bill supplants a mea.
sure drawn up by Corporation Coun-
sci Elwood Seal and introduced
jointly in the House and Senate last
summer. 1t is identical with the
previous bill with the exception that
an age limit of IA years, specified in
the earlier measure, has been
sticken out, DR.. Ballou said. Permit
would be obtained from the board
provided the applicant was consid-
cred by the board to have proper
educational opportunity and chap
| eroning.
The superintendent explained that
this meant a child of any age could
be used in theatrical productions.
A further provision authorizes a
28-hour week for four hours daily
which would permit employment on
seven days week, he said, and
would permit appearance in four
one-hour vaudeville shows daily. He
described this as very undesirable"
Under the measure, no time is
specified as to when a permit, which
must be obtained from the Board OF
Education, must be applied for, DR..
Ballou contended. He said that q
school agency charged with respon-
sibility of issuing permit would not
have sufficient time. unless it was SO
specified, in which to investigate
compliance with the law.
Permits Censorship by Board.
The bill also makes the Board of
Education censor of theatrical
productions providing that manu-
script could be required by the board
or its duly appointed agent to see
whether it offended public decency.
DR.. Ballou felt the 14-year age
limit should be provided and that
applications for permit should be
made 81 days in advance of the per-
formance with decision in two weeks
to permit adjustments.
He told the board it ought to
decide whether it was unalterabiy
opposed to the proposal of the
amendment or whether it wanted
to draw up some amendments with
restrictions which it thought proper.
The proposed bill, he said, while
1t invests the school board with a
good deal of discretion, nevertheless
leaves the situation wide open."
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Autopsy to Be Made
In Girls Death BY Pills

An autopsy was to be performed
today on the body of a 2-year-old
child who died last night several
hours after she had swallowed some
tablets while playing in the base
ment of her home.
The child was Bonita Crestwell
colored, OF IS Massachusetts, avenue
NV.
The mother, Mrs. Bertha Crest
well, told police the child had taken
pills belonging to a. relative. She
was pronounced dead at 7:30 O'Clock
last night.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
HyuttsviIIe BuiIdino
Damaged by Fire

A fire attributed to q defective
OIL burner this morning caused
damage estimated by firemen at
$1,000 to Hyattsville (Md.) build
ing housing several stores and
Offices.
The blaze centered under q
branch office Of the Grifath-C Con-
sumers Co. at Rhode Island ave-
nue., but thick, oily smoke spread
through adjoining establishments.
The fire was extinguished after q
two-hour battle.
Firemen said much Of tho first
hoor and Its supporting joists would
have to b replaced.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Deficiency Fund
Sought for School
In Southeast Area
$l74,S00, Eliminated
From l94l Budget,
Will Be Asked

The Commissioners will be asked
to seek a deficiency appropriation
of $174,800 to build an elementary
school in the vicinity of Minnesota
avenue and Ely place Sc.
The item was requested by the
schools in the 1941 estimates now
before Congress, but the Commits
sioners eliminated the estimate for
the building and the Budget Bureau
cut out the estimate for the land.
Reason for the reiteration of the
request developed in Q report from
the Alley Dwelling Authority to the
school officials that q low cost hous-
ing development there would be in
shape to house some 80 families by
next September. There are at pres
ent only two portable schools there
which, officials felt, would be made
quate for the increased demand.
The alternative, it was indicated,
was that the children would have
to go long distance to the Ben
ming or Randle Highlands schools.
In cutting out the land item, the
Budget Bureau felt the school
should be built on park land to
avoid need of purchase of additional
land. Some land has been inspected
recently by school and National
Capital Park and Planning Com
mission officials recently between
Minnesota avenue and Anacostia
road, but DR.. Ballou said no noti-
fication has been received as to
whether it is available.
OF the total sum requested, $4,000
would be for plans.
Meanwhile school officials pre-
pared to appear before the House
Appropriations Committee subcom-
mittee some time the end of next
week.
The Board of Education yesterday
opposed two liquor licenses as be-
ing too close to schools. One was
considered too close to the Kay
School and the other, an applica-
ton for renewal, was described as
separated only by an 18-foot alley
from the Armstrong Senior High
School.
The boards Advisory Committee
on Vocational Education will meet
March Is at 8 pm.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Third Health Lecture

The third of series of health lee
lures by DR.. Lloyd c. Shanklin. un-
der auspices of the League of Larger
Life, will be delivered at 2:3O pm.
tomorrow in the leagues audi
torium, 1414 Sixteenth street NV.
Other lectures in the series are to
be delivered by DR.. Shanklin at 2::3O
pm. and 8 pm. Saturday, and at
2:30 pm, 4 pm. and 8 pm. Sunday.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Driver Sentenced to $50 DAYS
On Negligent Homicide CHARGE
Sentence Passed After Jury Convicts Autoist
Who Was in Crash While on Errund of Mercy

Clarence Lee Thomas, 38-year-old
carpenter, of 907 M street NV, was
sentenced today to serve 180 days in
Jail after his conviction February %
b. Police Court jury on a charge of
negligent homicide in connection
with the traffic death of Mrs. Carrie
Howard, 80, also of 907 M street NV,
last October Z.
Judge Edward M. Curran imposed
sentence after overruling a motion
for new trial made by Defense At
torney Michael j. Lane, based on
the premise that the verdict was con-
trary to the weight of evidence, and
that the jury was not out sufficient
time-a verdict being returned in
less than 80 minutes-to consider
carefully all evidence offered in day
and half trial.
Judge Curran, in overruling the
motion, said that the case was one
based purely on a question of fact,
that it was well presented on both
sides, and that he could not hold that
the jury was in error. He granted
Mr.. Lane an exception and placed an
appeal bond of $1,000.
Mr.. Thomas was taken to the cell
block to await his release when bond
was obtained.
Crash Involved Three Cars.
A coroner's jury charged Mr..
Thomas with negligent homicide
after Mrs. Howard died from in
juries received while a passenger in
an automobile driven by the defend
ant, which was involved in a three
car traffic accident at Massachu-
sets avenue and Seventeenth street
Sc. last October 5.
Testimony at the trial revealed
that Mr.. Thomas was driving east
on Massachusetts, avenue Sc. en-
route to Gallinger Hospital, accom-
panied by his sister, Miss Beulah
Thomas, and Mrs. Howard, the lat
ter riding alone in the rear seat.
AS the Thomas car crossed the in
tersection 1t was in collision a short
distance south of the center of the
intersection with an automobile 60
ing south on Seventeenth street,
driven by Raymond Holmes, 80, COL
ored Of 1886 Kramer street NE.
After the impact, the Thomas
machine careened in zigzag fashion
down Massachusetts, avenue, swerved
across on the wrong side of the
thoroughfare and crashed head on
into third auto, driven by Edward
Schaefer Of 1705 Bay street Sc,
which was going west on the ave-
nue., testimony disclosed.
Mrs. Howard died October Z from
internal injuries, hemorrhage and
shock.
Defendants Record Exemplary.
Before passing sentence Judge
Curran declared he had investi-
gated the defendants background
and personal history, coupled with
all the facts in the case, and that
Mr.. Thomas was a respectable citi-
zen, highly esteemed by his asso-
ciates and friends.
His investigation, the jurist said,
revealed that Mr.. Thomas was per-
forming an act of mercy at the
time Of the accident, having vol
unteered to drive Mrs. Howard to
Gallinger Hospital in his automo-
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Post Office Bids Opened

A $53,7 low bid for construction
Of post Office at Ellicott City, Nd,
was received by the Public Buildings
Administration yesterday from the
James I. Barnes Construction Co.,
Greensboro, N. c., The Engineering
Construction Co., Baltimore, bid
$54 $50 and j. D. Hedin Construction
Co., Washington, $54,5OO.