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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07

browns, accented by the white
picket fences.
The high lights Of the exhibit
ion are the three gouaches. These
delicately beautiful studies of
Things of the Sea" have an in
definable feeling of Gelicacy
glimpsed only in some fairy
dream. The graceful sea weed
brings to mind the mermaids in
the courts of King Neptune, while
the driftwood, with it's silver grey
color gives strength to the COM
position. Thete three paintings
are well worth a visit to the
Museum.
The paintings in oil in the Sec
ond floor gallery are distinctive
and prove Macmillan a master of
technique. Lula a portrait of a
colored woman, is a life size figure
painting and portrays what is
best in the faithfulness of the col
ored race. This Exhibition will be
on display until November Is.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
Star-News Program

Consolidated Ctty-Coanty Government
under CouncilM Manager Administration.
Public Port Terminals.
Perfected Truck and Berry Preserving
md Marketing Facilities.
Arena for Sports and industrial
Shops.
Seaside Highvay from Wrightsville
Beach to Bald Head Island.
Extension OF City Limits.
S5.Foot Cape Fear River channel, .ctd-
er Turning Basin. s1ith snip lanes into
industrial sites along Eastern bank
south of Wilmington.
Poved' River Road to Southport, Dta
Orton Plantation.
Development of Pulp Wood Produc'
ton through sustained-yield methods
throughout Southeastern North Carolina.
Unified Industrial and Resort Pro
motionas Agency, supported BY one
countrywide taz.
Shipydrds and Drydock.
Negro Health Center for Southeastern
Worth Carolina, developed around the
Community Hospital.
Adequate hospital facilities for ,0httes.
Junio, High School.
Tobacco Warehouse for Export Buyers.
Development OF ndtine grape oro,otn0
throughout Southeastern North Carolina.
Modern Tuberculosis Sdndtortum.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
A Saving Grace

AS the national election returns near final
compilation, it is apparent that while the mar
gin for the Democrats is overwhelming in the
electoral college, the popular vote itself was
quite close. The Republicans mustered enough
strength to demonstrate that the victory was
won, not in walk-away, but at very slow
walk, so far as individual votes are concerned.
We know Of nothing that has transpired
politically in recent years that is more en-
couraging or more hopeful for the survival
Of our beloved democratic form of govern
ment. Surely there is nothing known to man
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
WORK ON ITALIAN
HALL REQUESTED
Call For Completion Of Re-
novation Considered BY
City Commissioners

| The city commissioners yesterday
took under advisement request
that the renovation of Thalian Hall
be completed so that 1T can be placed
into use as soon as possible.
The request was made by Harriss
Newman and Pat Pretlow, represent
| ing the Thalian association, who
stated that the expenditure OF $2,19s
would make the auditorium usable.
They stated that the ITALIANS will
guarantee the commissioners that
they will use the hall sufficiently to
give the city revenue of $150 to
5000 a year and will encourage
others to use it to make even greater
the income from the now idle build
| ing.
w. Louis Fisher, city commission
er of finance, said he felt the work
should be done but at the present
moment there is no money in the
city treasury with which it can be
done. The matter was taken under
advisement to ascertain if funds can
be found for the work.
Dewey Fullwood, negro, presented
a petition for improvement of Glenn
street from 14th street to 18th street
and Robert E. Tapp requested the
extension of a city main from Prin-
cess street to his property along 20th
street, where no main now exists.
Mayor Thomas E. Cooper present
ed the report of the building inspec-
tor for the month of October, show
ing that approximately $59,551 was
spent on buildings here during the
month. Of this s2O,S00 was for new
residences, $29,395 for new buildings
of the non-residential type, $4,341
for alterations and repairs to resi-.
dences and $5,015 for alterations anG
repairs to non-residential property.
During the month, the report show
led, 26 permits were issued as fol-
lows: residential, five; business,
four; fruit stands, two; residential
alterations, IL; business alterations,
four.
Mayor Cooper informed the
board he is ordering an additional
supply of foamite powder for use by
the fire department in the event of
a gasoline fire in accordance with a
recommendation of the grand Jury.
and will also compile information
relative to the supply of fosrnite car
rled by gasoline companies here
winch they would be willing to al.
low the city to use if needed.
Ihe commissioners discussed the
city's sidewalk paving program, at
tempting to settle upon a form of
policy to pursue in the future with
the reference to paving sidewalks
requested by property owners in
blocks where other property owners
do not request the paving of the
sidewalks in front of their property.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
SALTY WATER

To the Star:
The following poem was intend
ed for the Star News Sunday
school page, but it is so timely
that l believe all Wilmington will
enjoy it. incidentally, it is but
sample of the unusually clever and
meritorious talent which appears
each Sunday on the page.
Salty Water
Water, water with lots Of salt.
I think it is the .city's fault.
We cannot wash, we cannot
drink,
1t is a mess when it enters the
sink.
When winter comes, the pipes
will burst;
This is something that will be
worse.
We want it fixed, we want it
quick;
We don't want our people sick.
The time to act is now, you
know.
Are we going to pay the city
our dough?
1 think that We'll all agree
That we've drunk enough of the
salty sea!
Thanks for considering this ma.
terial for your letters" column.
FOSTER EDWARDS
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
Automobile Fire Movie
Scheduled November II

A technicolor film showing how
difficult it is for an automobile to
be totally destroyed by fire will be
presented at 7:30 o'clock Thursday
evening, November IA, in the su-
perior courtroom, Sheriff c. David
Jones said yesterday.
The film is being shown here on
the invitation of j. H. Warren, of
Columbia, S. c., investigator, Au-
tomobile Underwriters Detective
bureau.
Representatives of all law en-
forcement agencies in Southeast
ern North Carolina, together with
automobile dealers and their repre-
sentatives, are invited to attend,
Sheriff Jones said.
This has become very prom
inent part of our work in endeavor-
ing to reduce the exorbitant num-
Der of automobile total fire loss
es," Warren advised Sheriff Jones
by letter. !
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
It's Technical, Not Political

The business Of city is technical rather
than political For this reason it is important
that the person in charge be a technical ex-
pert. It is not important that he be an expert
in politics. On the contrary, that could easily
lead to costly complications.
In the final analysis, it really gives no ad.
vantage to community that any man in
public office is able to control any particular
block Of voters and swing their support for or
against any particular measure That merely
establishes him as a political power. It does
not in any way establish his right to voice
in the city's business. If the truth were known,
It ought to enforce silence upon him.
With city business in the hands of a single
Administrators council-manager to be spe.
cifc-there is advantage for the people in that.
as an experienced executive, he is alert tn
the city's needs and the essential necessity ot
holding operating costs to the lowest possible
minimum consistent with efficient service.
It has been the experience of many cities
where this form of administration has been
tried out that under the council.man.o oer
method of administration there has been a
steady decrease in the conmunity's debt rate
This has been accompanied by lower taxes
and by better service for less money. than in
the days before a manager was allowed tc
manage the city's business.
This is one aspect of the situation with
which the people Of Wilmington are concern
ing themselves with increasing interest and
vigor. They are asking themselves if, with a
competent city manager, the water situation
would have been neglected over SO long 8
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
Officials Of Local Museum
Laud MacMillian's PAINTINGS

The paintings by Henry Jay
Macmillan, local artist, now hang
ing in the galleries Of the Whining.
ton Museum of Art, constitute the
finest work done by a local artist
to date. museum officials said yes
terday.
Macmillan, in his recent paint
ings, has captured the spirit Of the
low country.
The water cclors ir the first
floor gallery all have to do with
the sea and things of the sea-
Working on the Jenny" is an
example Of fine composition and
charming color. The placidity Of
the sea and sky is beautifully de-
picted, and the action of men
working on the boat, and birds ly-
ing over the sea complete the pic.
ture.
"ocracoke Street" has caught
the atmosphere Of sleepy little
village on our tidewater and is an
enchanting study in greens and
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
It Will Be 'The Bailey"

Wilmington is pleased with the action Of
North Carolina Theatres, Inc, through H. F..
Kincey, in changing the name of the new
moving picture house from the Colony to the
Bailey, as lasting tribute to the man who
for so many years guided the destiny OF the
city's playhouse entertainment.
The Star is gratified that it was privileged
change.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
Return Of English To
Duplin County Demanded

RALEIGH, Nov. 6.-tR- Cover
nor Hoey sent requisition papers
today to Gov. Fred P. Cone, of
Florida which said that Raymond
English was under arrest in Har-
dee county, Florida, and asked his
surrender to Duplin county Off
ers to face charges of abandon
ment and non-support. /
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
The Editors
BOX

The editor does cot necessarily
endorse any article appearing In
this department. They represent the
views Of the individual readers. Cor.
respondents are war nee that all
communications m st contain the
correct name and address for our
records, though the latter may be
signed as the writer sees fit. The
Star-News reserves the right to alter
any text that for any reason is OBJ.
iectionable. Letters on controversial
subjects will not be published.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
AUTO ACCIDENT

An automobile driven by w.
H. PaytOn, 1920 South Sixth
street, and truck operated by
Reggie Lewis, 407 South 10Th
street were involved in a col
ision at Third and Princess
streets yesterday afternoon
with slight damages to both
machines resulting, police re.
ported.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
GroupTo oAidRegistrants
InPender'S Draft Named
I. 7. Murphy, Chairman 0
Advisory Committee, Sub.
mits Names To Hoey

BURGAW, Nov. CT. T. Murph?
chairman Of the Pender county ra:Y
istrants' advisory committee, ha
completed his appointment of mem
bers of the committee and submit
ted their names to the governor IT,
confirmation.
Murphy said the work Of thiI
committee is primarily to aid re!
istrants in the draft in the prolg.
filling out of their questionnaiTai
He said he had sought to distritwi
the personnel over the county 2
that every registrant may have
cess to a member with the leaSE
possible inconvenience.
The complete list of appointmeA-
follows:
Caswell Township: r. c, Pittmat
Jr., Mrs. G. W. Harriet, Lacy HUH
Maurice F. Kelly, Mrs. Marvin Jol3
son, Mrs. Elliott Matthews, A&
Bette Walker, Mrs. L. W. KesSs
and W. H. Moon, all of Atkins.
Holly: Mrs. Sallie Marshburn, o
A. Lanier, S. A. Lanier, James .
Wooten, Miss Pauline Wooten' a.
B. l.. Lanier, all of Maple Hill, q"
Mrs. A. C. King, of Burgaw'
Canetuck: H. J. Marshall, Mt
F. M. Littleton, and Mrs. Roy I
Hillburn, all of Currie.
Grady: Mrs. H. C. Walker, N1
J. F. Lucas, S. P. Gore, Mrs I'
Bell, and Mrs. 3. l.. Malpass Y
of Currie.
Long Creek: Boney Wilson, N1
Carl Henry, Mrs. Worth Rich RI
B. Potter, and B. j. Brady, all /
Rocky Point.
Union: Mrs. J. C. Beasley, l. /
Everett, l.. H. Overton, Mrs. arl
D. Pigford, E. L. English, Dr. III
Dearing, M. R. Edwards, Mrs "
billiard and Miss Meader Cosnn'
of Willard; Arthur Anderson |
H. M. Blake, Ned L. Mills, GIa-'
Carr, Woody H. Harris, ana y
Garris, all of Watha; and MISS
Hendry, of Willard.
Rocky Point: J. j. Futch' W.
James B. Hayes, Miss SUSIE
combe, Miss Annie Black, Miss LIE
ma Bats, Mrs. r. e. Batson' III
lace Robinson, Chas. r. Rogers
R. w. Switzerland, all OF N"
Point.
Topsail: Johnnie Garrison i
Rocky Point, Mrs. RavsnsTo31
bury, Of SCOTS Hill; Key HVe
w. H. Simmons, Mrs. j. r. Az
Mrs. Irene Autry, Mrs. o. r. yeI
bury, Mrs. E. N. Sudbury, anu
Rowland Howard, all of Haflps.
Columbia: Mrs. w. NJ. NUE..
of Burgaw; Bruce Lee, OF Ann
Mrs. Magdaline Lewis, OF l,a- ,',-'>
Mrs. C. D. Murphy, OF Am
Leo Eakins, Of Watha; Mfs'
Savage, of Willard; and A. D.
ring, of Watba.
Burgaw: A. B. Bro"h'
Thompson, T. D. O'Qulnn' .r:i -
George, Miss Frances Nl'" ps
Miss Mildred Mallard, Miss 1 rs
Scott, Miss Evelyn Drynan, r,:3 +.
Annie Snipes, Miss Wilma r,,s
Miss Louise Batson. Miss hr ~,
Bordeaux, Miss Mildred baArT pir.,
Joe Feeoronka, Mrs. R. R. NJ
bark, Mrs. Lindsey B. HopNlHS c,,a
D. r. Williams, Mrs. Herman M
and D. E. Bowen, all CT Burg
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
ENGLISH HOUSE WIVES
EXPAND WAR DUTIES

LONDON -(RH A housewives
service has been organized in the
midland region to join AFRAID
protective workers in promoting g
borliess among Great Britain's
people. Members meet in stret
groups and take training in air.
raid precautions and accident aid.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
All BANQUET

The Service club and 4.H club
district banquet will be held in
henansvlile FRIDAY night, NO
vember Is. All cars from New
Hanover county are asked to
meet at the Castle Haynes club
house at 6:3O o'clock and leave
for Kenansville in q body.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
City Briefs
ARRESTED

Police yesterday arrested
Alex Keels, negro, 806 Wood
street, on q charge of hit and
run driving and damage to
property after he alIegedly
struck a car owned by Tres
Martin and drove away with
out stopping.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
HOME COUNCIL

The final meeting of the New
Hanover county council of the
Home Demonstration clubs will
meet in the office of Miss Ann
Mason, in the customhouse,
Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
All presidents, secretarys and
treasNrers of local clubs are
urged to be present.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
TOP o. THE MORNING

Will starring men and 11onlen die because
you and / are unwilling to heed the Masters
Injunction "Quick1y 90 tel1f" What you keep
to yourself you lose; achat you give dWdy you
keep torever.
WILSON o. WELDON.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
CRITICAL

The condition of w. A. Brown,
of 1909 Nun street, who was
wounded Sunday night when
a shotgun he was cleaning was
accidentally discharged, was
still critical last night, attaches
at James Walker Memorial
hospital reported.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
KNITTING CLASS

N1NII IING CLASS
The Red Cross knitting class
will meet this morning at IL
o'clock in the Red Cross office at
the custOmhouse under the su-
pervisiOn of Miss Hazel knight,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-07
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Griffith
announce the birth of a daugh-
ter, Pearl Dianne, on Novem-
Der 2 at Marion Sprunt Annex.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
Calvin's Newspaper Service
TESTED RECIPE
-Br Erdnces Lee Barton.

IVTHEN serving jelly do you say
w What flavor do you wish?"
)r merely place jelly mold
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24

Upon your IAN
ciest dish?
T h e gracious
hostess stocks
her shelves
With jelly types
galore.
With these on
hand the guests
may have
The favors they
adnrn
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
Most Likely Age
Of Criminals. l9

WASHINGTON-( A N P)-The
ripe Old age Of 19 years seems TO
be the one most susceptible tc
criminal Impulse and urge, ac-
cording to the latest report of the
department of justice, which states
that more persons Of this age
we're arrested than any other single
age group during the fiscal year
Of 1899, just ended
Juveniles continue to comprise
a large portion Of the criminal ele-
nent in the United States" the re-
port states. "Of ali fingerprint an
rest records studied for the period,
17.6 per cent were youths under
Il, representing a decrease from
the 1913 per cent from the same
period IN the first half of 1889"
One out of every three per-
sons arrested for robbery was un-
der Fl years Of age, while one out
OF every two persons who com-
mitted burglary had not reached
his majority More than one half
of ali auto thefts were committed
by juveniles.
During the first six months Gf
1910, 373 persons less than q
years of age were charged with
murder or manslaughter, 1866
with robbery, 1876 with assault,
e,226 With burglary and 1865 with
larceny and related crimes.
When announcing the results
Of this study, Director j. Edgar
Hoover of the FBI again en-
phasied the need for community
wide crime prevention programs
throughout the United States ana
the need for concerted efforts
through nome, s,.nool, church aid
community influence to reduce
Juvenile delinquency.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24

exception of Curacao and Aruba
isles off of the Venezuelan coast'
are OF little value. These two IS
lands. however, are virtual oil re-
fineries, receiving their supply OF
crude oil from the rich fields OF
Venezuela.
French possessions are of great
er economical value, especially
Martinique, rich sugar producing is
land. !
Little value is placed upon the
majority of the products Of the
French possessions otherwise, since
rum is one of the chief exports.
And with the Virgin Islands sup
plying all of the rum the U. 3.
needs, there is little market here
for it and European countries are
too busy with other affairs to
purchase the products Of their
little possessions in America. And
to America, their value is chiefly
stragetic.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
Officials Say
Prisoners Death
A Natural One

MEMPHIS - CAMP - Roger
Richardson died from natural
causes, and not from severe blows
he received at the hands of a Shell
by County Penal Farm guard, a
coroner's jury decided Wednesday
after an inquest at Hayes Funeral
Home.
Richardson, who was sent to the
farm to work out fine for drunk
enneSs,, died July 81. Though pri-
son officials listed his death as due
to heart prostration, several fellow
prisoners declared that he was
beaten to death.
Fridays inquest, held at the
order of county officials, including
O. B. Ellis, commissioner OF roads
and penal forms, revealed a large
bruise on Richardson's left should
er which gave credence to the story
of a fellow prisoner who SAID one
of the guards placed his foot on
Richardson's neck after knocking
him down. Even after seeing this,
however, the doctors examining
the body said that Richardson had
not received a serious wound. other
bruises appeared about the head
Following the examination, the
physicians and jury voted unani-
mously that Richardson's death
was not caused by violence.
"I see no evidence of any violence
On this man., one of the doctors
said, "These scars are old ones.
What wounds are here are SUPER
ficial".
William Cox who wrote the let
ter to officials describing Richard
sons treatment by the guards be-
fore his death has been recon-
mended for permanent confine-
rnent. He was sentenced for forg-
ing checks. Cox said he wrote the
letter for other reported eye wit
nesseS of the beating, because he
could write and they couldn't.
The tSheriff's office investigation
is still incomplete, Chief Deputy
Oliver Perry said.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24

1t has been reported that mother
Slack, is much improved after sew
eral weeks of illness, She was Wis
tied by two sons, a daughter-in-
law and a granddaughter from
New Mexico. She is the mother OF
Mrs. Viola McNealy,
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
Colonies OF Little
Value To Invaders

WASHINGTON, Aug.-(ANP)-
Discussion of the economic values
Of the foreign colonies in the
Americas indicate they would be
of little value to hungry foreign
countries, conquest bent.
In the Bahamas where the
sponge industry is the principal
source of income, there is little
activity and the second big in
dnstry, the tourist trade, has fallen
off to nothing because of fear OF
U-boats and the war scare.
The Dutch possessions. with the
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24

TO THE READERS OF THE
INDEX, WE EARNESTLY BEG
OUR PARDON FOR THE AR
RANGEMFNTS OF THE DEATHS
IN THE ISSUE OF AUG. II.
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
BIackberry-Strawberry Jelly

MISUNDERSTANDING Jelly
cups e lbs.) berry juice; 2
tablespoons lemon juice; cups
(31a lbs.) sugar; 1 bottle fruit
pectin.
To prepare juice, crush thorough
ly or grind about 3 quarts fully
ripe berries. Place in jelly cloth
or bag and squeeze out juice.
Squeeze and strain juice from 1
medium lemon. Measure sugar and
juice into large saucepan and mix.
Bring to a boil over hottest fire
and at once add bottled fruit pectin,
stirring constantly. Then bring to
a full rolling boil and boil hard n
minute Remove from fire, skim,
pour quickly. Parafin at once.
Makes about, IL glasses &c fluid
ounces each).
The Phoenix index., 1940-08-24
Baptists
TO Flock
To B'har1l
Expect 5000
For Goth
Annual Meet

BIRMINGHAM-(ANP) - Win
the National Baptist Convention
scheduled to meet here in the 60tn
annual session in less than
month, civic and church leaders
this week announced plans Tor
city-wide open house and welcome
seldom equalled in the state OF
Alabama to greet the 5000 dele
gates expected.
Chosen for the 60th anniversary
celebration because it is the blrth-
place of DR.. l.. K. Williams, pres
ident for the past 18 years, because
it saw the organization Of the Ma
tional Baptist Convention in 1880
and because it nurtrred the labors
and achievements Of DR.. Booker
T. Washington, founder OF Tuske-
gee institute, Alabama will recipfO-
cate graciously for the honor, the
committee on arrangements an
nounced this week.
In a special observance Friday,
September 4, DR.. Washington and
the work of Tuskegee will be sig
nally honored. DR.. w. H. McAlpine,
the Conventions first president,
and DR.. E. c. Morris, who preceded
DR.. Williams. also will be honored
during the 5-day meet.
FOLLOW FAITH" THEME
Holding sessions in the City hu-
ditoriun1 Of Birmingham, Sept. 8
to 8, the Convention will follow
the theme, Faith, inits program.
THE Lord has done great things
for us whereof We are glad" is the
text.
A highlight of the Convention
will be the Organization Celebra-
tion Address by DR.. 0. c. Max
we'll, of New York, who will relate
Some of the Achievements Of the
Eighteen Years Administration of
Dr.. L. K. Williams" The annual
celebration sermon will be deliver
ed by DR.. Williams on Sunday
morning Sept. z.
NOTED SPEAKERS
Among other noted speakers
who will address the Convention
are: DR.. Walter Brooks, Washing
ton; A. L. James, R. H. Bowling,
Virginia; A. c. Williams, Detroit;
E. B. Reed, Washington; DR.. F..
D. Patterson, president Of Tuske-
gee Institute; and j. r. E. Lee,
president of Florida A. and M &.
College.
A special musical chorus Of 1000
voices, under the direction of Prof.
f. w. D. Isaac, Nashville, Miss
l.. E. Campbell, Memphis, and
James E. Gayle, New Orleans, will
furnish music for the convention,
it was announced by the Rev. E..
w. Williams, chairman of the mu-
sic committee.
City authorities have granted use
of EngleWood Park. an exclusive
white park. for recreational use Co
delegates and one block of 18th
street will be closed to vehicular
traffic during the Convention ses-
sion. The beautiful and spacious
building of the Booker r. Wash
ington Insurance Company will
hold open house for the convention
delegates, permitting free access to
its recreation rooms for their CON-
fort and convenience. Interspersing
Convention sessions, many other
interesting activities have been
planned for delegates.