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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-21
Ponder Smoke
EDMUND M'LAuRIN

According to a letter just received
from Captain H. NJ. Rooney, OF LIN
vile, state supervisors of CIVILIAN
craftsmanship and veteran oac OF
North Carolina civilian teams repre-
senting the state at the e a m p
Perry, Ohio, national matches each
wear, the various smallbore state
championship matches and the try
outs for positions on the l94e 80
cal. team will all be held earlier
this year than formerly, the tenta-
tive dates being June % and 23rd
against the usual policy of schedul-
ing the matches, regularly held at
Fort Bragg, for the second or third
weekend in July.
The idea behind this change of
dates, which is now awaiting the
approval of the Adjutant Generals
department, is to give the 1910 civil
liam team to Camp Perry more time
in which to prepare for the national
matches, fired the latter part of Au-
gust.
Locally, the announcement has
stimulated the local riflemen to in
creased effort. At the last meeting
of the Wilmington Rifle and Pistol
club, held recently, members agreed
to hold regular practice sessions,
based on the actual courses of fire
to be observed at Fort Bragg, every
other Saturday. AS adopted, the
training program calls for individual
firing in the prone, sitting and
standing positions, both slow a n d
rapid fire. Heretofore the clubmen
have prepared for the state matches
by firing in accordance with their
OWE wishes, but under the new set
up, all practice will be coordinated
and strictly supervised by Nath;n
Haskell. executive officer of the
local unit. Without a doubt, this
idea, if carried out as planned, will
result in higher cor opposite the
names of the locals when the 1910
state championship scores are post
ed at Fort Bragg on June % and %.
Probably because I am just about
as enthusiastic about rifle and pistol
shooting as anyone can be, and have
devoted years of study to the sport,
folks seem to naturally associate
me with the subject of firearms and
regard my strict observance of the
fundamental principles of marks
manship and acquired knowledge as
something foreign to anyone else.
All of which prompts me to point
out that my good friend, Franklin
H. Greer, 2024 Greasy avenue, in ad,
dition to being an excellent shot
with rifle, pistol and shotgun, is lit
orally a walking encyclopedia on the
subject of guns. In fact, whenever
I chance to be in doubt about any
thing technical pertaining to guns
and do not want to check on the ac-
curacy of my basic information
through the usual channels avail
able to me, I can step to the phone
and call Franklin. Nine times out of
ten he car verify, or deny, i'm
promptu technical conclusions on
my part, often quoting from some
authoritative text the exact infor-
nation I wish. A conversation with
Franklin never fails to bring out
bits of information that are most
useful in many ways. His current
interest, by the way, is old guns
flint locks, smooth-bores, etc.-A
branch of %gunology in which I am a
mere neophyte. A most interesting
personality and good friend is
Franklin Greeri
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-21

FrrOrs. WTIgHI, hHItI. NHUIl - iNuIIS
batted in: Cliff ., Radcliffe 5, Judnich,
Kuhel. Two base hits: Cliff, Gala
CHER. Judnich, Strange, Appling. Home
runs: Kuhel. Radcliffe. Sacrifice: Au-
ker. Double play: McQuinn. Strange
and McQuinn. Left Oh bases: Chic }
g.: st. Louis s. Bases on balls off
Rigney 3, Knott ., Strikeouts by
Rigney 8, Auker 5. Hits off: Rigney
9 in 6 innings; Knott 4 in 2. Hit by
,icher by: Rigney (Susce). Wild
nitch: Knott. Losing pitcher: Rigney,
Empires: MCGOWAN, Hollis and Geisel.
Time: 1:54. Paid attendance: Ats.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-21
VICTORS

DURHAM, April 20@P-Central
High of Charlotte turned in a 6-3
tennis victory over Duke universe
tvs freshman net outfit in a match
played on the Duke courts here this
morning.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-21
MATCHES PLAYED
in GOLF TOURNEY
Bozeman, Thomas, Williams
Johnson And Smith ;
Win Contests

Five matches in three flight,
were played yesterday in the Can.
Fear Country club golf to~urnamen,
Results were as follows sac.~,
flight, w. L.. Bozeman / up ovos
B. K. Myers; third flight, Roga,,
Thomas 8 and 1 over Earl Napicr,
r. M. Williams 3 and ] over NJ ~
Brown; and Hooper johnson ? M
over Henry L. Taylor; and fourth
flight, DR.. James H. Smith ] m
10 holes over Jack Potter.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-21
p. G.. WINS

CLINTON, S. c., April 20.-(P)-
The Presbyterian college tennis team
records it's 18th consecutive win to-
day by defeating the Davidson col
lege netmen 7 to 0.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-21
Is DIE, 100 HURT
IN TRAIN WRECK
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miles an hour faster than The razu,
lation As mile speed for operation
around the cruve II WIS t. min.
utes behind schedule leaving Al.
bany so miles away,
"Everything now known indicates
that the road bed, track and eq,rtp.
ment were in first class conditions.
and the engine man experienced
and with an unusually good service
record" Williamson asserted.
Engineer Killed
Death sealed the lips of Enzinoer
Jesse Earl of Albany. veteran Ut
il years on the Central and eligible
next month for a pension, the one
man who probably could have ey.
planned the catastrophe. He died
in the battered cab of the Iocomo.
tive which bolted the rails and
hurtled a highway. The impay.
tossed his fireman, J.. Y. smith. of
Schenectady, q years with the sys $.
tenn, to instant death.
The locomotive carried with il
the tender and baggage car. A mail
car, uncoupled, sped down tie
track unchanged with its lone oe.
cupant, A. A. Hill, a ~raiIroader for
40 years. But strewn in its wake
was the wreckage of seven Pull,
mans.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-21
Naval Base Nine Wins
Game With ECTC Nine

GKETNVILLE, April 2O.-LR-
Inc Norfolk Naval Base defeated
Inc East Carolina Teachers college
o TO l In a baseball game here this
afternoon, cut to seven innings by
rain.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-21

RALEIGH, April 2O.-LPp-A N
Greaves-Walker of Toledo, Ohio
listed among the dead in a New
York Central train wreck at Little
Falls, N. Y, is a son of DR., anG
Mrs. A. F. Greaves-Walker Of Pa
leigh. DR.. Greaves-Walker is hca.
Of the department of ceramic IN
cheering at n. C. State college.
Evening star., 1940-12-13
Scout Car, Ordered to Crash,
Is One of Autos Involved

Scout car Ill didn't have far to
90 when ordered by radio to investi-
gate an automobile accident on
Nichols avenue Sc. this morning
1t was right in the middle of it.
Further, the two policemen in the
car already we're investigating the
crash. In addition. it was another
policeman who was being ques-
toned.
The accident occurred when Pvt.
o. L. Curtis turned the scout car
into the entrance of Barry Farms
Playground near Sumner road in
a routine investigation, according
to Capt. Hugh Groves of No. IL
precinct.
A motorcycle operated by Pvt. w.
D. Harvey, Is, crashed into the rear
Of the car, throwing the officer to
the street and slightly injuring leg
he had hurt three weeks ago in an
other accident.
Neither Pvt. Curtis nor his part
Evening star., 1940-12-13
}. S. Pinckney Found
Decd; Was U.S.. Scientist

By the Associated Press.
CARLISLE, Pa, Dec. 13.-J.
Stewart Pinckney, 80, assistant en-
tomologist at the United States En-
tomological Laboratory here, was
found dead yesterday in his hotel
suite. Death was attributed to q
heart attack.
Mr.. Pinckney, member Of a promi.
nent South Carolina family, held a
captains commission in the infantry,
and was the author Of numerous
articles on insects and parasites.
Besides his widow, he~is survived
by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B.
Pinckney of Charleston, s. c., and
q sister.
Evening star., 1940-12-13

ner, Pvt. v. w. Weaver, was injured.
Both police vehicles were going
south on Nichols avenue at the time
Pvt. Harvey wrenched his leg re-
Gently when he swerved his motor
cycle to avoid a child who stepped
in front of him at Forty-ninth street
and Central avenue NE. He was
treated today at the police and fire.
mems clinic.
Evening star., 1940-12-13
Burmo Bridge Reported
Blasted by japanese

By the Associated Press.
HONG KONG, Dec. 13.-Domei,
Japanese news agency. reported
Japanese warplanes severely DAM
aged a bridge Wednesday in heavy
raid on the Burma road, lifeline for
war supplies to Chinese Generals
simo Chang Kai-shek.
The news agency said in another
Evening star., 1940-12-13

raid Japanese airmen destroyed %
Chinese planes on the ground at
Shiangyin Airdrome in Yunnan
Province
Evening star., 1940-12-13

,.tlIssllATYAA sliIaTx size ii.
fy,on-4 horned collar perfecfs Here
=are aaitfs yeof$ nheod N style
per8setsos Sea our hs1ae selec-
tspn bFund new patterns,
VvIsites md fHocies s.--.Sz
Evening star., 1940-12-13

Public school property in the
United States is estimated at S.
600 ,0OO, 900.
Evening star., 1940-12-13

justed, American;made ELcIN watches.
Again this year, the newest ELGINs increase
Americas supremacy in fine Matchmaking. I'm.
like many others, ELCINS are not foreign made
or assembled from foreign parts. All parts are
thoroughly American-designed and created by
experts right in the ELCIN factory, largest in the
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12

the piano. Mrs. l.. 3. Williams
introduced the speaker of h G
hour, the Rev. G.. & Wells, prime.
of the Baptist seminary school.
A gala day was enjoyed at st.
Paul VI. f. church, Sunday the
Rev. Mays announced revival
would begin. E. 49,.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Diamond
left Saturday for their home in
Cleveland, Miss. Mrs. r. l.. p.
White left Meridian Tuesday to
spend a few days at New River,
Virginia, in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Columbus Whitlock.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12

We call upon President Roose.
welt to not extend too great a
hand across the seas before he
extends a much more needed one
here at home. We want too see
the establishment of a true
democracy here before we be-
gin a hue and cry for it abroad.
We futher believe that we are
heading for war when we inter-
fer too much in Euopean affairs
that is why the Neutrality
Act Law was passed.
President Roosevelt must re-
member that in 1910 Negroes of
this nation will loudly ask
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
The BridgetteS
FROM kIMBALL-

he eight o'clock bidgettes en-
joyed a very pleasant social
evening at the home of Miss
Dorothy Browne, Kimball, on
Saturday evening.
Three tables of bridges were in
play. Mrs. Andrew King receiv-
ed h i G h score prize and Mrs.
John Franklin second high
Miss Browe gave as favors at
tractive little clay dogs each
with a small bottle of perfume
tied around it's neck. The guests
prizes were given to Misses
Browning and Jones. The next
meeting is at the home of Pres
Mrs. A. l.. Edwards, Kimballl.
The PA will hold it's regular
meeting on Monday eve, January
l, 1880 o'clock at the Memorial
building 49,. -.
Henry Steel, "a, was buried il
Tompson valley cemetery, al
Tazewel, Va, January 10th al
one o'clock, p M. :.
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The holidays were very bright
in the home of MIR. and Mrs. s.


The holidays were very bright
in the home of MIR. and Mrs. S.
g.. CulIum. They had as their
guests, Mrs. Cullum, sister; bro.
and sister-in-law, Mrs. R. l.. p.
White, of Keystone, w. Va; Mr.
and Mrs. Diamond of Columbus
Ohio; Mr.. Cullum's sitter, Mrs.
Sarah Caver of Cleveland, Miss. !;
he home was beautifully decorat
ed with usual Christmas decora-
tons two lovely trees we'll light
ed. Christmas dinner guests
were as follows Their pastor and
wife, of st. Paul M. f. church A.;
Rev, and Mrs. E. A. Mayes, Miss
Inez Stevenson, teachers of
Harris high schol, Meridian; Miss
Inez l. e, teacher of Rose Hill,
Miss; Mr.. Randolph OGDEN, of
the city. Also the visiting rela-
tives. After dinner had been
served Miss Stevenson and Mr.
Darden rendered several piano
and vocal selection of which al!
enjoyed. the Cullum's further
amused their relatives by motor
ing Owe r their childhood play
grounds viewing the different
changes that had been, made. On
January Firsa they had the
pleasure of enjoying the 26th
anniversary program Of the
Emancipation Proclamation at
the HIS auditorium, sposored
by the Ministers Alliance. Music
by Harris High Orchestra under
the leadership of Prof. S. P. Lee
pogram opened with a national
anthem by the congregation.
T h e Emancipation Program
was G a d by Miss Ethel Mae
Bishop Of Harris High, same was
vel read. Prof. Henderson of the
same school rendered vocally
the song, LET My People Co,
accompanied by Miss Randall at
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12
HALLANAN GRATED BY
REPUBLICANS RESPONSE

Charleston, w. Va, JAM, o.
expressing deep qualification at
the generous response Republic
ans throughout the country
made to the appeal of the ma
tional Executive Committee for
contributions to wipe out the de-
ficit resulting from the 1886
campaign, Walter S.. Hallanan
Republican National Committee
man, said that: =.
1T is especially gratifying to
me that West Virginia Republi-
cans responded most literally.
More than $40, 900 has been rails
ed in the state for debt retire
ment purposes, and the drive
Will continue until the remain
ing small balance of the debt is
completely wiped out.
"This response" said Halla-
nan, is evidence of the great
change in the party morale, and
is proof that the Republican
party is united as never before,
and is determined, militant, and
confident of victory.
ut is significant" he con-
Guided, "that our contributions
were all voluntarily. The money
needed by the party was not
raised by assessments on the
salaries and wages CT public
employees. / am sure that Re-
publicans everywhere will be
heartened by what has been
done, and will be encouraged to
fight to the last ditch for a re-
turn of the government to the
people," :. 80.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12
SOCIAL SECURITY

Before the Social Security Act
was amended, wages earned by
a worker after he had become
SIS did not count towards bene-
fits. Under the amended act, a
worker may continue to build up
his social security account as
long as he remains in employ
ment covered by the old-age pro-
visions and survivors insurance
system. " =. :. :.
The worker who was 65 or more
when the act first went into eff
feet can now establish a wage
record and receive credit, there
on, for all wages paid to him in
covered employment since 1888
In other words, the change with
regards to workers past 65 years
of age became effective as of
January l.. 1889. Beginning with
that date, wages received in any
covered employment count to-
wards insurance benefits regard
less of the age of the worker
That is why employees over 65
years of age are now getting
social security account numbers.
This change in the law with
respect to elder workers is sum-
married. below. The statements
apply only to jobs that are COW
cred by the Act.
l. A wage Garner who reached
age 65 after 1886 and before
1889, will count toward his bene-
fits, al wages he was paid after
1886 and before his 65th birth
day, plus all wages he was paif
after 1888. e..
? A wage Garner who reaches
So at any time during the year
1889 or thereafter, can count to-
wards his benefits all the wages
ne has received since the origin
al act went into effect January
I. 1887. =. e. ....
3. A wage Garner who was 6F
years old before January 1, 1887.
vii! count toward his benefits
only the wages paid him after
1888. ......
Further information may be
had by calling or writing to the
Social Security field office LOCATED
At G15 Pcery building, B.uefeld,
for this vicinity. -.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12

dents in reading in the school
and the vital part peading has in
the curriculum in general.
Principal c. II. Hazard says
the following authorities will be
noted in the survey Gates, Gray,
Monroe, Coles, Durrell, and
others 80. :. :. 49,.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12
No cobwsbs In His BruIn

"John Nance Garner was born on
Nov. ~. as near Thanksgiving as 50
modest and wise a person would
choose to be. His countrymen can't
help numbering him among their
blessings this week." said an editorial
In the New York Times year or so
ago in commenting upon the vice
presidents birthday. "He holds play
fully" said the editorial, that the
books have got the year of his birth
wrong. They say it was 1868. He pre-
fers $50. For us it is $50 until he selects
some other date. Commemoration of
his birthday should be a movable
feast. Early to bed and early to rise
has had its proverbial effects On his
anniversary Monday he was out of
bed at 7:45 a. m; into it again at p. m.
He has been at Washington for
nearly IS years. There he is an insti-
tuition. Young folks a little careless
with their geography yet with an in
stinctive sense Of the higher pro-
prieties are apt to think of Uvalde as
the capital of Texas. He has minded
his own business perfectly. He has
minded the nations affairs carefully
and competently.
He can be patient with policies
that he disapproves. A sort of Ben
Franklin, he has no cobwebs in his
brain. He can be exposed freely TO
fantasists and fanatics and keep the
peace. 1t Is lucky for his own that he
is philosopher. The fluctuations of
his colleagues drove him from the
chamber. Politicians who habituaily
spread their ears upon the ground
can admire man given to forming
his own opinions.
HE is wise by nature and long ex-
perience. without pretense, pedantry
or solemnity. He is good man. an
able man. full of humor and a good
fellow. II he doesn't make his years
round hundred. that will be the first
time that he has disappointed the
public hope"
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12
news BRIEFS
FROM WORTH

Galilee Baptist church started
the New Year with a full house,
and Rev. r. H. McKoy. pastor of
the church delivered a very in
structive as wei as inspiring
sermon on prove Yourself a
Workman that Need Not be A
shamed. All officers of the
church were installed Sunday
morning after Sunday School.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12
BARLEY Death List
Now at Sixteen

AS we 60 to press a total of
sixteen miners have been taken
out dead from the wrecked part
Of the BARLEY mine that blew-up
Wednesday evening. Nearly a
hundred men were imprisoned
and it is feared all persisted.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12

made from roots and herbs, sold by
druggists, in both fluid and tablets.
Mrs. w. o. McCraw, 1902 Rugby Blvd.
Roanoke. Va. said :-"Folowing mother
hood 1 was so run down and nervous that
severe bearing pains and at times I would
suner such pains and distress that I was
compelled to give up for several days-it
seemed hat had pains and aches all thru
my body. But after taking the .Fayorite
Prescription my trouble was ut an end.
IT guieted my nerves and have never since
suffered any more Distress"
Send 1Oc for trial pkg. tablets to DR..
P1erce's Invalids Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y,
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12
washington,s Water snnnIx

-, Army engineers have supervised
Washingtons water supply since
1893, when they recommended the
present source, Great Falls on the
Fotomac river, l6 miles from the
national capital.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12

The Rev. ]. G. Brown preached
an inspiring sermon on Sunday
morning. His subject was: Fol
low the Leader" Mr.. John Ro-
berts became a member at the
morning session.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12
Rheumatism

REltEvt PAIN IN FEW MINUTES
=, To relisv the torturing rain of Rheuma.
tfsm. Neuritis. Neuralgia OF Lumbago. in q
Few minutes. get the L ,ctor's formula
NURITO. Dependable-no ,piates. no mar
cotics- Does the work auicl'ly-must relieve
worst pain. to your satisfaction in few
suffer. Use NURITO on this guarantee today.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12

Sunday (January 7th) was
Promotion Day at the First
Baptist church school. Super
intendent Alex Barbour is doing
everything possible to make the
church school modern. PROCESS
i've and inspirational.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12
WHEN TT LOOKS DARK to any

w e a k, nervous
or ailing woman,
DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescrip-
tion comes to
her aid. Women
In every walk Of
life today say
DR.. Pierce's Fa.
vorite Prescip-
ton is a reliable
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12

The BYPU of the First Bap-
list church had an interesting
discussion at it's regular meet
ing Sunday. The topic for dis
cussion being: "The Creation. :"
Each member of the organiza-
ton has begun the study of the
book of Genesis for the month
Of January. 30.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12

Mrs. Ruth Roland spent the
weekend in Charleston. Mrs. Ro-
lands sister, Elsie Mae Davis,
is to have an appendectomy Mon
day morning. -
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12
KEYSTONE news

Mrs. Sarah Dorman has gone
to Peerless for an extended visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Sam
Collins. .... ......
The Builders club met last
Monday evening at the home of
Mrs Mary Johnson for the
initial meeting of the year.
Mrs. Ruth White is vacation
ing in Meridian, Miss, the guest
of her sister. Mrs. Cullums.
Mrs. Charlotte Wade and
neice, Mary Peck, spent a few
days in Alderson last week.
The attractive home of Mr..
and Mrs. Johnson on church hill
is nearing competition Mrs. Pearl
Redd Johnson is one of the
teachers in Kimball high school
and Mr.. Johnson a n and w en-
ployee. 800. go.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12

Mrs. 'savoha H, Lewis spent
the weekend with her husband
Orlando. at East Gulf. Mrs. Lew
is is very efficient teacher in
the primary grades of the local
school. 80. i
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12

The Conley Blue Devils played
the Byrd Prillermanites Friday
afternoon at Amigo in their mi
tial basketball tilt. T h score
was 81 to 49, and Conley was on
the losing end. -.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12

Mrs. Hattie D. Everett, Mr..
Herbert Johnson, and Mr.. Issac
Hill are on the scik list.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12

The meeting of the Parent
Teacher Association will be
postponed until a later date be-
cause of weather condition.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-01-12

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School activities were subdued
for two days this week due ito in
clement weather. The school
buses failed to run in the isolat-
ed sections because of slippery
roads. :. :. go.