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Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-19
Soldiers Parade FRIDAY To Be Viewed By Thousands

lie Virginia Daniels, of Tranquility,
in Granville county, who was my
mothers aunt, so they were Uncle
Buck and Aunt Sal" to me.
They had thirteen children, ten
of whom married, so have many de-
scendants today.
At their death, the farm of then
nearly 1000 acres was divided and
John Early Boyd got the house with
around 200 acres. After his death,
this was sold to our Geo. A. Harris,
who built a new porch, made a ce-
ment walk, and did much work on
the house. Mrs. N. B. Boyd, cousin
Judy to me, is his mother-in-laW,
and lives there.
AS you get out of the car, notice
the maple tree here. This was plant
ed by the late Geo. V. Boyd, father of
Mrs. Jasper Hicks, and often have
I heard him speak of its beauty and
symmetry.
AS you enter the gate, you will
stop on milestone. No one knows
it's history. An old Eaton will speaks
of my mill plantation on Nutbush
creek" so there may have been an
old mill here. Also, it may have
come from Henderson mill pond.
started before 1850 near Vance
Flemings home.
Notice the "office" on your right,
where Marse Buck met the oVerseer,
and the field servants, who were not
allowed to 60 to the house. This
office had several beds in it, and
here the men slept Down the hill
from the office was the large stable.
Notice on ounr left the well, which
is of very good water, and near it a
very large sycamore tree. In oldcn
times there were sycamore trees on
both sides of the driveway, but this is
the only one left. Below this trees is
the old smoke house, in which many
a ham has been hung.
The house servants lived back Of
the house, while field servants lived
back of the garden.
Notice the old carriage steps that
folded up, on a tree near front steps.
Entering the houce, notice the high
ceilings, the large rooms, how the
stairway is arranged with two en-
frances, how the dining room is made
wider Even today, often on Sun
days, this is not large enough for the
roWd there.
Notice the GINA closets and buff
fet; and you will find other things of
interest.
Mrs. John E. Boyd had quite COL
cotton Of spreads, scarfs, baby
dresses and caps, and other relics
When these were shown to Rev. Mr..
Hughes, he said, 4 wish Mrs. Hughes
was here to see these"
The wagon road back leads to the
Hargroves, going by the deep hole
under the railroad bridge, in which
he engine tumbled several years
1go, drowning the fireman and engi-
neer.
The ladies of Nutbush Presbyterian
'hurch are to serve the dinner to the
KiWanians. This church was start
ed in 1854 at the James Mitchell
home, now the Herbert Taylor place.
Their present church was erected at
Townsville in 1905 This church is
mother to the Henderson church and
three others in Vance county
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-19
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page Fom

/. Are there wild lions in Sbcg.a,
2. Should visit Of coincidence lie
returned?
3. Which canal CONNECTS The North
Sea with the Baltic?
4. What is the minimum age for
United States Senators?
5. What was the nickname Of Ed
ward, son of Edward III Of Eng.anie
6. Is white clothing cooler than
black in the direct rays OF the sun.
7. During the administration oi
President Roosevelt has the farm
population of the U. S. increased or
decreased?
6. What is the score Of forfeited
game in football?
9. Are foreign Ambassadors and
Ministers to the United States sub
jeot to our laws?
10. What disease is called s.. A.
thongs fire?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-19
More Money
Is Needed
For Dinner

The pot thai holds the funds to
feed the soldiers encamped at the
ArmOry on the Dabney Road a fare
we'll supper Friday evening at 6
o'clock continues to boil, but needs
more fuel in the way Of cash to make
the meal an enjoyable one.
Response has been quite gratifying
to the committee in charge OF the
event. SO gratifying, in fact, that the
committee has changed from he ORR
ginal brunswick stew idea to one
of barbecue, with all the trimmings.
Barbecue is little more costly
than the stew, but the committee
feels citizens will back them in the
cost.
Additional contributions were re-
ceivcd today, and will be received at
the Daily Dispatch office, designated
receiving station, through Friday.
Those desiring 10 have d part IN
feeding these Vance county men who
leave shortly for Fort jackson for a
years military training, are asked to
nuury their contributions.
Those who have sent in their con-
lrIUuuUnS arc:
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-19
Merchants to Display
Flags All Day Friday;
Community Is Proud
of Units Here; H. H. S.
Band To Participate;
Soldiers in Fine Spirits

Soldiers. who are now eIrcampeC
ut the .Armory on the Dabney Road
1baut POO strong. Will parade down
GlrnGtt street here Friday afternoon
nj e., o'clock in what should be the
most patriotic spectacle StHee the
DAYS OF the World War.
The soldiers are in the temporary
CarHU awaiting the time 10 proceed 10
Err; Jackson. Columbia, 5. G.. where
lhcv will be given i year OF intensive
ra,nins IS part OF the preparedness
program Of the United States.
Tie soldiers. Vance countyS own.
members of Go. c. l20th Infantry,
Service Company OF the lo5th Medl-
"a. regiment. the lO3th Aeolcal
Regiment buud and members OF the
Division SurEcau'S Office OF the lO5th
Medical Rrsuucut. were lnuCcted III
10 service last Monday. morning by
presidential decree. and after Cover
nGr Civde Il. Nuey had released the
National Guard soldiers from their
o5Us.tion> To the State OF North
Carolina.
Display Flags.
Merchants Ore - place their street
FLAGS early Friday morning. flying
them all day. and several are expect
ced L. arrange patriotic WINDOWS.
Manor Henry I. Powell has pro-
ci,mld The day as National Guard
Day. and Smith II. Young. secretary
Of the Henderson Chamber OF Com
mclcc. has given his endorsement to
the movement.
Lhlcl ut Police J. II. LangSton has
pledged hls cooperation III the hand
l.n- u tyatuc. 50 the parade may
mutc Without hlndranCe.
The Henderson high school band is
10 appear II prelude performance,
aud 90 play patriotic airs as the SOL
dl,rS pass the corner Of Garnett and
Breckenridge streets.
Community Proud
Tic entire community is lending
its every effort to make the soldiers
feel Just how proud this community
is o. have such fine array, and yet.
how much it feels that they will be
missed from familiar hauntS.
Physical examinations We're CAR
ricG on Tuesday and Wednesday,
with just few of the men being
turned down.
Company c lost one man by the
examinations. He had an infection on
4 tendon OF heel.
This company'S roster has been cut
frgm the first called l29 to 100, and
there are just seven vacancies now.
Twenty-Five men were signed on
Wednesday.
Captain C. B. SturgeS, commander
OF the company. stated that he eX-
pectcd to easily fill his company be-
tore it leaves here Sunday morning
at 3:t5 o'clock.
Captain James \. O'Neil. comman-
dcr of the Service Company and the
Regimcntal Band, is looking for three
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-19
Do You Know How
To Salute Flag?

During the military parade FRI
day afternoon at o'clock, the
United States flag will play
prominent part, and citizens are
urged to brush up on their flag
etiquette.
When the u. S. flag is carried
in a parade with color guard,
that is armed men on either side,
it is entitled to a salute from all
patriotic Americans. For a civil
ian's salute, a gentleman stands,
removes his hat, and places it
over his heart, with the hat IN
his right hand. If the gentleman
is uncovered, he merely places
his right hand over his heart.
A lady saluteS by placing her
right hand over her heart. If the
hand is covered by glove, the
covering is removed.
Good flag etiquette stamps one
as good citizen.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-19
NAZI SERFS

Washington, Sept. 19.-(AP)-The
3rookings institution today publish
d survey which showed, it said,
hat German labor RECOMMENDATION has
progressed to point where the
worker has less freedom in some re-
poets than the serfs of the middle
ages."
The survey was made by DR.. L
hamburger. formerly of the Uni
'erSity of Geneva.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-19

Secure License-Charle Eleby, OF
Henderson, and Vede Noel. of Dur
ham, a cOlored couple, secured Ii
cense to marry at the Vance Regis
try office Wednesday, according to
the records there.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-19
AROUND TOWN

Pays Tra.ilc Tnc-H. B. Daniel
paid 81 into the office of the city
clerk as a traffic fine, according to
records of that office.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-19

The true value Of knowl"d.c =,
be assayed according to the amour,
of good it does.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-19

Previously reported ....... $76.5O
+. w. Powell ........ so
A. p. Barnes ...... ...... zoo
Mrs. Ellen d. Cooper ...... LOO
Henry I. Powell ........... LOO
l.. l.. Swanson ...... -. LOO
Leggctt'S Department Store :. 500
ku'k-RoSC On CO. ......... 500
Peoples Drug Store ........ loo
w. B. Hight $500. ....... 100
Nights Coal Yard ..... ..... ZOO
ROth-SteWart $1,000. ... 200
Henderson Furniture Co. 49,. 500
V. +. RaWleS, Jr. 49,. $500. LOO
G. Phillips .. ........... LOO
The Cooper Co. ........... 200
Rose Gin and Supply Co. $50. 500
Two Friends ........... LOO
TCiSCr's Dept. Store =. ..... 300
Henderson Ice Co. ..... 800 lbs. ice
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-19

Total Cash Received -. $4,000
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
Formal Acceptance From Shepard Arrived Here
 During Morning

Professor Odell Shepard of Hart ford, who becomes lieutenant-gov- ernor of Connecticut January 8th will be numbered among the gather ing of distinguished leaders of the Democratic party who will as- Semble here Tuesday evening, December 17th, to honor Governor Elect and Mrs. Robert A. Hurley.
 Formal acceptance of the invita- tion extended to him was received from Professor Shepard this morn ing at the office of State Senator George T. Culhane, general chair man of the committee of arrange ments. The same mail brought assurances from Miss Mary c. Coughlin of Bridgeport, national committeewoman, that she will also be present to honor Connecticut's new chief executive and his wife.
 400 Reservations
 Senator Culhane- announced to day that nearly 400 requests for reservations had been filed and that the dinner planned in honor of Governor-Elect Hurley was an un- derwritten success. Never saw such a display of enthusiast in my life," declared the senator today. From all parts of the state we have received telephonic and mail in- quiries as to reservations. They represent interest not only on the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
Lieut.. Governor-Elect Shepard Will Be Guest At Victory Banquet
Willkie Gets Invitation To
 Weepers Party Get Together

Mass, invitation today Wlkie requesting his next Second Biennial Weeps Para gettogeher of political candidates
 luklesS candidates atmosphere gloom Mede initiated the affair after his defeat in the election for the city eligible losing in the primary three weeks 
 invitation. said, all other included blanket nvitatOn
 sitting turkey dinner candidates will be given handkerch boers nothing interfere with their enjoyment" Walters will tears won't damage
 Autist trap drummer play song. Wag- will receive miniature
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
MICHAEL CONNOR
 MAY BE DROPPED
Reports Prevalent In State Motor Vehicle COmniis=
 siOner Is Through

Persistent reports are heard in state political circles that Commis- sioner Michael A. Connor of the state department of motor vehicles will not be reappointed by Governor elect Robert A. Hurley when his term expires next June 1.
 A United Press dispatch from Hartford today said that at the state Capitol there were rumors that Col. Connor would be succeeded either by State Senator John L.. Sullivan of New Britain or J. Wal ter Darley, secretary of the Demo- cratic state central committee. Sen- ator Sullivan held a post in the mo- tor vehicle department for some time, but was let go in the course of an economy campaign. He directed the federal census in Connecticut last spring. Deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner Francis w. Hogan Of Torrington has also been frequently mentioned as a sure choice"
 The coinmissionership pays ee.O00 e year. Appointment Is for a four- year term. Col. Connor was appointed originally in 1883 by former dov- ern0r Wilbur l.. Gross. He was re-. appointed in 1887. Even during the election campaign. there were uns confirmed reports that Mir. Hurley. f elected, planned c Ghake-up n the motor vehicle department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
Portions Of Crack Italian Divisions Already In Trap
Saving Of Rest Of Italian Force De- pends On Their Speed In
 Withdrawing
By FREDERICK KUH United Press Staff Correspondent)

London, Dec 11.-(UP)-British forces hava trapped parts of two crack Italian divisions in the Egyptian desert and have hopes of surrounding the entire divisions numbering perhaps 3OOOO men, military informants said today. The chance of the Italians escape encirclement depends the extent of their motorization - the speed with which they able to withdraw provided the British are able to hold their positions, it was said.
 Attack Defensive Forts
 For the present the British were reported to be drive against main Fascist army in the coastal between Sdi Barran and Solum, the Lbyan rontier it reported.
 British attacks of these forts called Perimeter Camps around Sid Barran already have succeeded mi tary informantS said
 borhood of the important camp of Makta 15 miles west of Sidi Barrani.
 British Drive In Wedge
 ' British Empire motorized units had driven wedge through the Italians south of di Barran it reported and in that way trapped thousands of men by cutting them off from the main Italian body farther west Pockets O Italian troops still resisting in the remaining desert forts chief objective of the British it understood to isolated Italian divisions composed of Lbyan troops trained in desert warfare to retreat to the coast line where waiting British warshps could shell them.
 30 Mile Line of Battle
 Fighting proceeding generally along 30-mle line which the right wing of these divisions according reports the extreme left of the Italian line Military in speaking of the line, said was not one such as would be formed European front but ated from each other The under attack roughly triangular it's points consisting of Sdi Barranl Makta the NebeiWa camp, Is miles south of Sid Barranl which captured at the start of the British drive
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
BLOCKADE WILL
 NOT BE LIFTED
Britain Refuses Passage Of Food Into Nazi Occu=
 pied Countries
By sANDoR s. KLEIN

United Press Stan Correspondent)
 Washington, Dec. 11.-tUP)-Ef- forts to send American food to Ger man-occupied countries were block ed today by Great Britain,s refusal to lift its blockade.
 The refusal frustrated relief plans sponsored by former President Her. bert Hoover and others. It was an- nounced by British Ambassador Lord Lothian. He asserted that the possibility of mass starvation in Eu- rope this winter had been greatly exaggerated"
 Referring specifically to MT. Hoov- er's proposals that America help feed Europe, Lothian said his gov ernment, had been reluctantly fore ed to the conclusion that under present conditions any such scheme must be of material assistance to Germany's war effort and would thereby postpone the day of nbera- tion of these people (of German occupied countries) from German subjugation.
 ~ WOAANA " OA AAV oC4 NAOC W tA4CC( peoples to send food if 1t means the prolongation of their slavery. Moreover, any shortage of food from which they may suffer Is slely due to German action. Before they were conquered by Germany they had ample food for their own needs. In conquering them .. Germany has assumed responsibility for their well fare" .t-
 Nothing t0 Say
 MT. Hoover's secretary announced In New York that he had nothing to say regarding Lord Lothian's statement.
 Some persons in the administra- ton have been urging that the United States seek British acqui- essence to a controlled" program Of feeding France and spain. Rella- bic quarters had reported that the administration would withhold any Acticn on ti1efa proposals until the new anikaksaoor to France, Admiral
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
They Are Supposed To Represent Unsuccessful
 Bidders On Meters
MAYOR SCULLY GAVE
 OUT EARLY WARNING
Concerns That Tinted In Money Fayors Were To
 Be Dropped At Once

Thinly-veiled hints of money or favors available to city officials for their "co- operation" were given by salesmen representing un- successful bidders during the negotiations for the installa- tion of parking meters in this citY, it was learned today. Authorities were reluctant to discuss the situations, stat ing that probably no intent to offer a brine could be proven but there was no doubt that indi- rect offers were made.
 = IL should be emphasized that the reports do not concern in any way the successful bidder. M. H. Rhodes, Inc, whose Mark-Time meters are now being installed in the down. town streets. This firm offered the lowest bid and officials said that it's negotiations were strictly on bus inesslike basis.
 At least one salesman, it is re- ported, told members of the traf- fic committee of the police board that if his meters were accepted he would make "a very big commits sion, a lot more than I need my self"
 Job Is Offered
 Another is said to have made his offer bit more deviously. He made no mention of commissions, but told a city official that his firm would open a Waterbury office if it got the contract and perhaps he had some friends he would recom- mend for the well-paying job?
 There seems little chance of any sfbcial investigation, because of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11

Albania on 20-mile front Wrom north of Argyrokastron to the sea.
 "RAF bombers again raided Va Iona yesterday the British com munique said. "A ship in the har- Dor was hit and other bombs fell among buildings. munitions dump and a motor transport park From all operations our aircraft returned safely"
 Qn London British military quart CTS reported further Greek advances on all fronts in Albania.0
 Italians Evacuate It was reported that the Italians were evacuating Tepelini and Xiii sura, eight miles aport, on the Viosa sRiver. Greeks on the lower end of the central front had driven to within few miles east of these towns, and now the Greek southern army, rolling up from Argyrokastron, was outflanking them from the south.
 Greek informants said a fierce bat tie had occurred in the heights known as the gateway to Tepelini'', east of the city. No details were given.
 The western flank of the Greek southern army pursued Italians up the coast road toward Khimara, keeping pace with the eastern flank advancing beyond Argyrokastron.
 In the center of this southern line, the Italians were said to have made brief stand northwest of Delvino which they abandoned, leaving be- hind an Alpini unit including sev- eral machine gun companies and the commanding officer, to fall into Greek hands. The Greeks were said to have gathered up much Ital- ian war material In that region.
 A United Press correspondent on the southern fgont messaged that the Greeks were moving so rapidly the Italians apparently had aban- doned any idea of throwing up a defense line below Telepini, and that their retreat was reported to be panic.
 Italy, Snow Falling
 Hail and snow were falling on many parts of the southern front. A government spokesman said.
 The Greek radio broadcast that
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
BAD WEATHER IN
 ENGLAND TODAY
German BOmbers Are Held To GrOund-BritiSh Did
 Some Raids
BY EDWARD w. BEATTIE, JR. Limited Press Staff COrrespOndentl

BY EDWARD w. BEATTIE, JR. Limited Press Staff Correspondent London, Dec. 1l-CUP) - Bad weather on the continent which grounded most of Germany's planes was credited today with having pro- longed the present respite from .ter- ial bombings.
 Two German planes brought Lon- don, just before dawn, its first air raid alarm in 48 hours. Anti-air- craft guns drove them off and the alarm period was brief. A single German plane dropped a number of light bombs after circling a north east coast district. but made off be- fore guns could get into action.
 A brief air and home security ministries communique said: There was very little enemy air activity during the night. No reports of damage or casualties were received. V The lull was attributed to the sort of weather on the continent which at times had hindered Royal air force planes n their attacks.
 Belief that bad weather was prevalent over c great area was strengthened because Of lack Of acc tIvity Of both the fast bombers fighter planes which operate from the bases nearest Britain and the heavy bombing planes based farther inland.
 It was said that Sunday nights big attack on London showed def- lniteiy that the German air force had not been Eet med by its long campaign against tIB country.
 up Q today, there had been no
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
NEGRO BUTLER IS
 FACING CHARGE
Said To Have Made Attack On Wife Of Employer In
 Greenwich

Greenwich, Conn, Dec. 1l-CUP) Joseph Spell, 31, was held on a technical breach of peace charge today and federal agents were called in to investigate a charge he att tackled his employer, Mrs. Eleanor Louis Paul Strubing, while she was taking shower at her home last night.
 Spell was captured in the cellar of the Strubing home by Detective Sergeant John J. Tuefel after he al- legedly carried Mrs. Strubing to an automobile and took her to Armonk, N. Y, where he dumped her into Kenisco reservoir.
 According to Tuefel, the negro utler-chauffeur confronted Mrs. Strubing in the bath, assaulted her, hound and gagged her and after covering her with robe, carried her OIt oY the house to the car.
 She was found near the reservoir by s truck driver. Authorities said she might have drowned except she landed near a pile of rocks and was able to cling to them until help arrived.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
War Moves On Today's Board
BY J. W. T. MASON
Press War Exneri

(Onlte0 Press war EApcrLJ
 Offensive operations which the British have started against Italian forces in north Africa seem pri- marily for the purpose of disrupting the new enemy advanced base at Sidi Barrani and the newly con- structed line of communications running back to the Libyan border. Associated with this movement is an effort to cut of the Italian forces at Sidi Barrani and vicinity.
 The Italians occupied Sidi Bar rani on September 16. Since then they have dug wells and made more effective the desert road connections with Libya, about 60 miles westward where the main Italian army is cen- tered.
 Sidi Barrani has been transformed into a fairly strong base for any eventual Italian drive eastward through the Egyptian desert to Alexandria, Cairo and Suez. If the enemy position there can be dlsin- tegrated 1t will be necessary for Marshal 0raziani to reorganlge all his plans for an offensive.
 Italians Are Moving
 The Italians have moved most oi their gidl Barrani forces slightly southward from the Mediterranean coast line. The coast is open to bonn. bardment by tho British Medlterra. mean fleet and 0razianl has tried C overcome this handicap by getting as far as possible out of range ol the naval guns.
 The British drive ia aimed againsl the HnDihfTn oxlfnkion ol lhe ftai. iaH front which apparently extends homo 3b miles away from the ooasf