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Evening star., 1940-04-29
Traffic Record

The traffic record, as revealed
at police headquarters for "a
hour period ending at 8 am.
Sunday:
Fatalities, none.
Accidents, IS.
Motorists injured, II.
Motorists arrested, 341.
Pedestrians injured, 9.
Pedestrians arrested for vio-
lation OF pedestrian control reg
ulations, 5.
The trafic record for 24-hour
period ending at 8 I'm. today:
Fatalities, none.
Accidents, 80.
Motorists injured, 4.
Motorists arrested, 1877.
Pedestrians injured, 2.
Pedestrians arrested for viola
ton Of pedestrian control regu-
lations, ,.
Evening star., 1940-04-29
Edison Returns, Faces
Fleet Expansion Tasks

Secretary Of Navy Charles Edison
returned today from viewing feet
maneuvers in the Pacific Ocean.
After more than five weeks away
from his desk, he reached Washing
ton yesterday to face problems of
feet expansion which will occupy
his time for many days.
Evening star., 1940-04-29
Bond Concert

BY the United States Navy Band
Symphony Orchestra this evening
at 8:15 O'Clock, in the Marine Corps
auditorium. 1t. Charles Benter,
u. s. N, conductor: Ch1 ks Brend-
ler. assistant conductor.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
Plumbing = Heating Electrical Contractors
al n ,,,.o oil Rurners IronF remen Coal Burners
WILSON ELECTRIC co.
,, Street
STATEMENT
General Exchange Insurance Corporation
NEW YORK, N. Y
Condition December

December 81 1889, shown by Statement
Amo of cash f''oO''
Amount Ledger 3lst previous S3O829304
paid up capital, None - 49,. - Total S'0'0-
lncons o 0 no. p0nyh0ors' Total 7365373@
D;cmentsTo Poicyholders, s1s72O42s16 MisceI q5-8,
Total S23Z4l"o"0'
All other Pcm,m-Wrien renewed during year. ooo-oo728
S2948O9l95 In Force ~ '...''''''''' S'-
7,,o Of Rords and Stocks ASSETS s2l44sl25G
Cash in Company o1llce d p not m interest 7i4OOoo9
Trust Companies and Banks interest "''
Agents balances representing business written 255o888
Agents representing business written PHI
October 1889 -folSSl
miclt t a!I et u d t tateent 2I946%
r.o, s369gaG21
ro+., .an..oa ...o.. ss635587@
LIABILITIES:
unpaid ..............
premiums SlS5'
Salaries rent expenses bills accounts fees etc. due a@
payable Federal State county and o
municipal taxes due accrued SOL
All other liabilities detailed in statement, f
o+,, amount Of 81, 1.,;,;os oxoo,+ c.,i. s25o36a@'
eapial actually PAID d up in cash sdGSoOTs
s,,r,. -. roo,nsu no,ouso,aou. " s!&1n@57
ro+,, 1t,Dr+tos s36252@7@
BUSINESS in NORTH CAROLINA DURING 1899 ~, qg7m
All Other Risks Written S9354O; Premiums received S;S5Im
Losses incurcd-An other S
President Livingston L. Bartholomew
Hochburnn Home Office ITS Broadway York. n
Attorney for service: Dan G. Commissioned
'sea5 0 N0 ''r0n' home 0i THTE OF NORTH cAno
Raicioh June 18Th W., .r
Dan c. Boney Insurance Commissioner, hereby
above true and correct abstract of the
Insurance Corp of New York N Y filed with this DP go
the condition of said Company the 3lst day of December
tC"."'
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
County Court
Docket Big

John Evans, Negro, was ordered
held under $4,000 bond for his APP
pearance in Vance Superior Court by
Recorder R. E. Clements when prob
able cause was found in charge OF
assault with a deadly weapon with
intent to kill and inflicting serious
injury against Evans heard be-
fore the county judge. Evans is
alleged to have shot George Evans
in the head with gun.
Ben Small, Negro, was charged
with carrying concealed weapon,
but was found guilty of unlawful
possession Of firearms, pistol, and
was given 80 days, suspended upon
payment of the cost and showing good
behavior for the next two years.
Vincent Strum drew 80 days on the
roads for assault, suspended upon
payment of the costs, and showing
good behavior for the next two years.
Lee Tunstall, Negro, convicted OF
assault, was sent to the roads for 81
days, suspended upon payment Of the
costs, and showing good behavior for
the next two years.
Johnnie Wilkerson was found not
guilty Of possessing non-taX whisky
for the purpose Of sale.
James R. Adcock was charged
with careless and reckless driving
and driving without an operators Ii
cense. He was found guilty, and
prayer for judgment was continued
upon payment of the costs, and pay
ment of S54.O7 to d. Boyd Kimball
for damages to his automobile.
Prayer for judgment was contin-
ued upon payment of the costs as to
Carl Paschall, charged with being
drunk.
Andrew Terry, Negro, was guilty
Of assault, and was given the choice
of going to the roads for 80 days or
paying a fine of $40 and costs, and
not being convicted of violating any
criminal law in Vance county fol-
the next two years.
Edward Hawkins, Negro, convicted
of assault, drew 80 days, suspended
upon payment of the costs and show
ing good behavior for the next two
years.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
Kiwanis Club
Meets With
Boy Campers

Members of the Henderson HI
wants club held their weekly meet
ing Friday evening at Balance Rock
Camp with a group Of SO underprl-
vileged boys of South Henderson,
who have been encamped there for
the past week. The boys broke camL
today and returned home.
The club provided all expenses fol
the encampment including meals,
without any cost whatever to the
boys.
The program at the meeting fol-
lowed a serving Of brunswick stew IN
the mess hall by lantern light, and
consisted in part Of numbers present
ed by the boys themselves. A well
come was expressed by A. b.
Lackemy, in which he also express
ed the thanks of the boys for the
kindness of their hosts. What We
Do" was told by B. T. Coggins, de-
scribing camp routine. A quartette
of the boys, consisting OF Buddy
Lockemy, Melvin Peoples, Albert
Tucker and Forsyth, sang South OF
the Border" The entire group sang
You Are My Sunshine"
Bob Harrison, of the Henderson
high school faculty, was in charge OF
the camp, assisted by corps of seven
older boys as counselors. MIR. Har-
rison spoke briefly Of the work that
had been done during the week.
Heavy rains interfered with the
weeks activities. The dam that
backs the lake has not washed out
nor even been weakened by the
heavy waters that have poured over
it, but the water was too muddy for
much bathing.
President J. Harry Bryan of the
club presided at tine meeting, and
announced that the meeting next
Friday evening would be at the Com
munity House in South Henderson.
Guests other than the boys in camp
included Miss Mariel Gary, prin-
cipal of South Henderson school, and
Mrs. Harry Chavasse, social worker
of the mills, who assisted in making
up the list of boys to be included in
the encampment.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
Bill Laws
Is Leader OF
Discussion.

Albert E. Simms, assistant pastor
at the First Baptist church, today
announced that Bill Laws, Jr., pop
uiar young man of this city, will lead
the discussion in the Young Peoples
Union OF that church Sunday eve
nlng. The topic for discussion is:
lis There a God? II So, What Kind?'
MIR. Laws is well known here, and
his friends are invited to have part
IN the discussion. The Young Peo-
pies Union is part of the Baptist
training Union, and meets every
Sunday evening at 7 o'clock in the
basement of the church. All young
people between the ages Of seventeen
and twenty-five will be- interested in
its work.
All members were urged TO attend
and viSitohs are welcome.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
Ponder Fate
OF Tobacco
In Fields
Effects of Heavy Rains
Will Not Be Evident
for Several DAYS:
Some Continue Opt.
mistic About Outcome

Effects of heavy rains the n,.,
three days on the tobacco croD Ina,
remains unharvested in the :roId-
was specialized on today by grove.
and others, with fears that the rom
sequences might be costly. Some
rain was needed, but nothing like Tho
more than six inches that fcI. WITH
in 48 hours from Wednesday NOM
ing to Friday morning. with intcrm,,.
tent showers following the gradual
let-up in the doWnpours.
Curing had been abandoned IN.
til today, but, though it was d week.
end, many growers were in the fields
pulling tobacco for barring in an
effort to avoid damage that mipn,
result when a hot sun beats down On
plants saturated with water for the
past several days.
Until the rains came. the crop was
appraised as good average quality
yield of flue-cured tobacco. And
there are those now who refuse n
believe that disastrous results will
follow the rains. Certain it is that
feverish efforts will be made BY
growers to get in as much Of the
leaf as fast as possible to avoid the
risks.
Fully half of the 1910 crop remains
in the field. some of it the best quail
| ity leaf of the stalk.
Rains have saturated not only The
tobacco itself but the ground as we'll
and the streaming" process that may
follow when the sun appears again
is the fear that grips growers. Two
or three days of overcast skies after
the rains cease would obviate much
of the threat.
Fertilizer in the ground has mo-,
iyct been entirely consumed by the
infants. and rains NAV cause the fer
Itilizer to dissolve and produce a SEE
nnd growth N tho ~lant This would
increase curing difficulties.
The cron This year is but little more
than half that Of last wear. duo n
iAAA restrictions but the quality is
good.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page -Four

|. Which of these sports, baseball,
football, basketball or horse racing
attracts the largest annual paid at
tendance in the United States?
2. What is olericulture?
3. Are the latest U. S. battleships
expected to have a speed of 20, 80
or 40 knots?
4. What are homophones?
5. The Comptroller of the United
States is the head of which govern
ment office?
6. Give the value of pi in mathe-
MATES.
7. Name President Roosevclts per-
sonal bodyguard.
8. How many times does the word
lone" appear on the U. S. dollar bill?
9, Are Indians, born in the United
States American citizens:
10. In which war was the Battle of
the Brard.-vine?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
COZ C. Keeps
'PostedOnRoad
Conditions

The Henderson Chamber of Com
merce has been kept busy for the
past two days gathering information
on highway conditions as the result
of the flooded rivers in this area
and informing tourists and others Of
these conditions.
The civic organization office has
kept in touch by telephone with the
State Highway Department in Ra-
leigh and with towns located in the
flood area. Any change in routlngs OF
traffic were reported to service sta
tons and other places where in
quiries were made.
A large number of persons calico
at the Chamber of Commerce Office
in person and by telephone, for in
formation concerning the highways.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
Hundreds Here Drive 10
Bridge To See Big Flood
Roanoke River at Highest Point Ever RECORD
ed; Water Three Feet Over Bridge Larry 10
day, With Approaches Covered.

were dashing against the bridge
floor.
Debris Floats Past.
Huge trees and vast quantities OF
debris floated down the stream, anc
the bridge qlivered noticeably as
, they crashed against the floor OF the
piers. Now and then live or deac
cows, horses and mules were OBJ
served moving with the swift cur
rent, whose speed was about like
that OF a mill race. The river IS close
to quarter Of mile wide at the
bridge. and the waters were swirl
ing. faSt-moving stream.
Boat Service on Highway.
All day Friday a resident Of the
vicinity operated a small boat with
an cupboard motor, carrying passen-
gers across the water up and down
the highway from the point of closest
approach over to the brldgehead
which then was not submerged. He
collected ten cent per passenger, ano
did land office business. 1t was
possible to pick ones way through
hish land woods alongside the high
way on the west side right down tC
the Steel Bridge Cafe at the bridge
head. But the going was rough AND
very muddy, though hundreds made
il, That route was unuSable today
because of high water at both ends
of the woodland path, and those VINO
visited the bridge area today Salo
they had to come in over DIRT roao
leading from the vicinity OF Palmer
Springs. and then walk nearly a mile
through woods from the point where
cars were left. The actual bridge sit
uation had to be viewed from some
little distance. Water was said to be
a foot or two deep in the garage al
the bridgehead, and was flooding the
lower floor of the cafe structure.
Bridge May Hold.
There was speculation whether OF
not the bridge would hold agalnS,
the pressure of the terrific current
and while most opinion was that II
would. there were unconfirmed re-
ports mere today that part OF it had
gone out. This was discounted, how
ever. The bridge itself is Of sturdy
construction and one of the best to
be found anywhere in this part OF
the country not constructed entirely
of concrete, it represents an invest
ment of several hundred thousand
dollars by the Virginia State High
way Commission. 1t is about five
miles north of the State line on Route
one. generally rated as the most
heavily travelled north-South artery
in the country.
The bridge at GAINESVILLE, Va.
sane distance upstream from the
main highway, could not be used
and reports it had gone out were moi
confirmed and not generally believed
here.
For time Friday north-south-
bound traffic was detoured by way
of Roanoke Rapids and Weldon, bul
that crossing Of the river was closed
today.
Never before has the water been
as high at the steel bridge ovel
Route one as it was today, and many
persons 18th kodaks were visitors at
the scene to get pictures. 1t was sight
of a lifetime, one never before al
forded and which few expect ever
to see again.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17

While clearing skies were awaited
for relief from continuous heavy
rains of the past three or four days,
hundreds. perhaps even thousands
of Henderson people and those from
other nearby communities kept 9
continuous procession moving to ana
from the steel bridge crossing OF
Roanoke river. % miles north OF here
on the national highway, Route l.
10 see flood conditions there which
today had lifted the water level re-
ported three feet above the fioor Oh
the structure.
All highways everywhere IN this
part of the State leading to the north
were closed because OF high water,
mostly due to the flood in the Roa-
nose river. Bus and truck service
were completely abandoned over the
direct routes. Tram service has been
badly delayed because OF derall-
ment near Warfield, Va, as the re-
suit of which Seaboard passenger
trains have been routed over the
Atlantic Coast Line between Peters
burg and Weldon. thence by Sea-
board to Norlina and Henderson Tor
main line runs.
Trains Running Again.
". r. Vaughan, Seaboard agent
here, said today the washed out Gull
vert and the delsilmcnt resulting
from it had been sufficiently repair
ed TO permit trains to move over the
main line again. but that high water
at places was making slow Sche-
dulles necessary. Trains from the
north were several hours late Fri
day and Friday night. and While
northbound trains arrived here about
on schedule, they were similarly de-
lavcd to the north of the trouble
spot.
Rains slackentd Friday. but there
were intermittent heavy showers,
There was no rain today, and While
the sun Shined at times. skies were
overcast for the most part. There
were prospects that the rains were
about over. however, and slow,
gradual return to normal IS expected
in the next few days.
Bridge Scene Marvellous.
Flood conditions at the Route l
bridge crossing of the Roanoke river
were a sight never before seen by
any now living. With clearance Of
some thirty-odd feet from the nor
nal water level of the river to the
floor of the bridge, the flood had
risen today to a point we'll over the
bridge floor. and those who visited
the scene in the forenoon said the
water was fully three feet above the
bridge, with only the overhead steel
structure visible.
Road Under Water.
Highway approaches to the bridge
from both sides were under deep
water for quarter of mile or more.
The bridge itself was disable up to
late Friday afternoon, but could be
of no service because it could not
be reached because of high water on
both sides.
The water was rising Friday after
noon at the rate of nearly foot an
hour. Visitors between 4 and D
O'Clock observed the rise of the water
level. in that a steel girder two feet
under the bridge floor was plainly
visible al first, but an hour later was
completely submerged and waters
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
MRS. FAULKNER OF
RED OAK, PASSES

Rocky Mount, Aug. l7.-Mrs. Wal
ter H. Faulkner, 81, Of Red Oak
mother of Sheriff C. V. Faulkner OF
Nash county, died Thursday morn
ing in Rocky Mount hospital fol-
lowing an illness Of three weeks. She
had been in declining health SIX
months.
Funeral services were held in the
Red Oak Baptist church Friday, with
DR.. j. w. Kicheloe, pastor Of the First
Baptist church of Rocky Mount, Of
ficiating. Burial was in the church
cemetery.
Mrs. Faulkner was the former Miss
Florabelle Jones of Nash county. She
is survived by her husband; three
sons, w. Bernard, and Theodore s.
Faulkner of Rcd Oak and Sheriff
Faulkner of Nashville; three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. J. D. Weaver of Rocky
Mount, and Misses Ruth and Annie
Pearl Faulkner of Red Oak; four
sisters, Mrs. H. D. Griffin and Mrs.
N. E. Bass, and Mrs J. B. w. Over
ton, and Miss Milton Brock Of Rocky
Mount, and four grandchildren.
She was member Of the Rec Oak
Baptist church.
Mrs. Faulkner was a sister-in-laW
of o. S. Faulkner, of this city.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
NEGRO is GIVEN
DEATH SENTENCE

Lumberton, Aug. l7.--George A.
Johnson, chunky South Caroline
Negro, was sentenced to death by
Judge j. Paul Frizzelle in Robson
Superior cuort Yesterday afternoon
after a jury found him guilty OF
first degree burglary.
Pm not guilty, if 1 am l don't
know anything about it, that's all l
can say was Johnson's comment.
Defense counsel gave notice of ap-
peal to Supreme court after a mo-
ton to set aside the verdict was over
Iruled.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
ISSUE WARRANTS FOR
TRAFFIC VIOLATORS

Chief of Police J. H. Langston said
today that something like 80 war
rants have been issued fer persons
who received tags for parking and
other traffic violations and who have
failed to come to the city clerks
office and pay the fine OF 81.
Several officers were busy serving
the papers on those charged with
the violations. In some instances, two
warrants have been issued for the
same person.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
starr IGHT QUARTET
TO SING TUESDAY

; The Starlight Quartet of Rocky
Mount, will present program Tues
day evening at 8 o'clock at Hender-
! son Institute.
! The quartet is being brought. to
the city under the auspices Of the
Davis Chapel church, and small
admission fee will be charged those
attending the program.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
IMMORAL CONDUCT
CHARGE is HEARD

Sam Davis, Negro, pleaded guilty
in the city court today before Mayor
Henry r. Powell to charge of i'm
moral conduct, ana was given 81
days, suspended upon payment Of
the costs, and showing good be-
havior for the next IL months.
Ruby Harris, Negro woman was
charged in the same warrant, has
not been taken.
Alexander Johnson, Negro, charg-
ed with assault, was found not guilty.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
MUSICAL PROGRAM
AT COLORED CHURCH

There will be a musical program
at New Bethel Baptist church, col
ored, Sunday evening at o'clock
according to an announcement made
today. A Wake Forest quartet and
one from Creedmoor will sing. The
public is invited.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17
AROUND TOWN

Realty Decd-EliZa Hamlet sold
Survalur. Simpson one-half acre in
the county for S20.5O, according TO a
"oaltv deod filed with the Vance
Registry Friday.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17

Secure License - Alvin Curr'n,
route |. Henderson, and Mae Belle
Harris, r. F. D.. Henderson, secured
license to wed at the Vance registry
office Friday, according to records
here.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17

Shanghai, China, has at least 80
iron boundaries, 60 cigarette and to-
bacco factories, as we'll as many
match, soap, and paper factories.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-08-17

Mrs. Faulkner was a sister-in-laW
of o. S. Faulkner, of this city.
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-12
ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
Wednesday, October l6, will be
Registration Day. and an official
holiday throughout Georgia to per-
NIT young men between the ages
of al and sc to register for COM
pulsory military training, Governor
Rivers said in a proclamation is
sued Saturday.
At the same time, John Wesley
Dobbs, president of the Atlanta
Civic-Political League and vice
chairman of the State Central
Planning Commission for colored
people, proposed colored represen-
tatives on all draft boards.
1--WE feel that in the selection
of our people who are to train for
front line defense, Negroes them
selves should be given full Oppor-
tunity to serve on all boards
where Negroes are concerned MI.
Dobbs declared.
He said about $4,000 Negroes, or
about 9 per cent of the conscrip-
tees would be drafted ard pointed
out that Georgia has one of the
largest colored populations in the
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-12
''Stars OF Tomorrow
PIeaSes HarIemiteS

maid and menial parts.
Noble Sissle announced that
Negro actors and entertainers who
have worked in England are Civ
ing a benefit show at the Apollo
theatre on October q, proceeds
of which are to buy rolling
kitchen for British refugees in
appreciation of the opportunities
given Negro entertainers by the
British.
Young hopefuls who appeared
were chosen from a group OF more
than 300 persons.
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-12

ments through the midwest ana
will then head for Newark where
he has been booked for the Ad-
ans Theatre, beginning Novem-
ber 9th.
In the ten years Cab has been
waving baton over his orchestra
he has definitely established him
self as one of the outstanding thea
ire attractions. 1T is a by word IN
theatrical circles that Galloway
never gives a bad performance or
presents a poor show" Theatre
audiences are also aware OF TINS
and as a result, Galloway has built
IN an audience of fans unsurpass-
ed by any other band leaders.
Featured with the Cotton Cluo
Revue are Avis Andrews, singer
who has appeared in many Cotton
Club shows; The Three Chocola-
teers comedy stars and inventors
of .'Peckin' The Six Cotton Cluo
Poys. a spectacular dancing act'
"Cozv' cole and "Chu" Berry, in
strumental stars, and the Cab JlV-
ers an instrumental unit In the
orchestra.
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-12
Union Players
Plan Skit Mite
or.0ctober is

RICHMOND, Va.-(SNS)- The
Virginia Union University Players,
at their initial meeting of the sea-
son this week, discussed plans for
the annual "Skit Night" program
scheduled this year for Wednesday,
Oct. 16. With the increase in the
ranks of the student body at the
University and in the dramatic
club membership, the group expects
to produce a great variety of talent.
Iraditionally gala affair at the
University, "skit Night" is high
lighted by comedy, dances, songs
ana drama. Prizes are awarded the
three best performers as determin-
ed by the applause of the audience.
Approximately twenty new MEM
berS were present at the meeting
20 fill the vacancies created by the
June graduation. Prof. John M
Moore, director of the group COM
mented on the work of the players
and their plans for the current sea-
SOIL. lIlC 'IO1iOWAl5 OA1ASSAS 49,
elected for the year: Francis Fos-
ter, of Richmond, Va, president;
William Odom, Norfolk Va. vice.
president; Harriet Hayes Richmond,
corresponding secretary; Gertrude
Brooks, Utica, N. Y, recording Sec
retary; and Esther Mealy Richmond
treasurer. "a --i.s-2Sa&
1t will be remembered that at
the Negro Intercollegiate Dramatic
Tournament held last year at A and
t College, the Union Players were
voted most outstanding both in act
ing and direction for their presen-
tation of Clifford Odet'S Waiting
for Lefty" Eight colleges participat-
ed in the tournament.