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Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03
A Job Well Done

Chairman Sidney Lane. Jr.. and
every one who had part in the
campaign are entitled to hand from
nil of Us for the success they have
made of the Vance County Com
mrmitv Chest undertaking for l94l.
It has gone over in the creditable
snrt of way Henderson md Vance
county are capable Of doing things
when they set their hands to the
plnw and determine to push through.
There never WAS any doubt Of the
ability of citizens to achieve the goal
set II seemed. too. that there was
moro than the ordinary amount Of
observation-disclosures. or interest in the
nlon. abroad this year. That in itself
WAS promising from the beginning.
BY underwriting the whole budget,
with a bit IL spare for Shrinkage al
I,,y3nccS. the community has secured
itself against 4 multitude Of drives
during the coming year for the
agencies that will benefit from the
chest That is one Of the best reasons
rn,. existence of the project. BY Civ
mo once. one gives for all the causes
embraced III the program and saves
himself the annoyance of repeated
Requests for financial Succor TO
numerous causes. all of them worthy.
\ number Of individuals have put
= lot OF time and thought into the
rampaisu. ana have given of their
ererpieS without stint that success
might be attained Now that it has
been. they are grateful. too, and can
eriry the satisfaction that comes
from 4 lob we'll done. They are en-
,i,IrG IA the Coutentment that one
r3n have tor contributing to efforts
mined al relieving suffering and the
upuildiug of citizenship in general.
This feeling may also be shared
hv every one who helped. whether
:, ,,,es ~. small amounts. The I'M
dar,akins IS what its name implies.
= community affair." and as such is
the responsibility of all citizens in!
the measure OF their ability to sup
port the work.
Now that the chest budget has
been subscribed. il becomes the duty.
nI those who made pledges to respect
them and 10 make their payments
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03
The Doctor Discusses
First Baby After Forty

From the standpoint Of physical
disease, no. 1t indicates an active
mental and imaginative life IN the
waking hours. Most dreaming is
done by persons between 20 and
Is years of age, and dreams in
crease with the variety and &C.
tivitv of the individuals mental
life. Investigations by the psy-
chology departments in colleges
and universities show that around
examination time or commence
ment time, when intellectual proc
esses are stirred up, students
dream more often and more than
once a night. Dreams DO not really
disturb rest very much because a
dream seldom lasts more than ten
minutes. The after-effects of a
dream on the imagination, how
ever, may cause depression and a
feeling akin to fatigue.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
NJ. F. W.:-"What medicines
will cause the trouble known as
low count of the white corpus
Giles ?"
Answer - Headache medicines
containing amidopyrine. Careful
inquiries as to whether head
ache medicine includes this drug
should always be made before
using. Drug firms have stopped
putting out such preparations but
somebody occasionally finds an old
bottle of headache medicine in the
bathroom cabinet, with bad re-
suits.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

EDITORS NOTE: DR.. Clendening has
seven pamphlets which can be obtained by
readers. Zach pamphlet sells for 10 cents.
For any one pamphlet desired, send 10
cents in coin and 4 self-ad'iressed envelope
stamped with m Ihr,c-rcrt stamp. TO DR..
Lucan ClerGening. in care of this paper.
The pamphlets are: Three Weeks keduc-
ir~ n,c,'. "!uu!-cs;inn and Constipation"
REDUCING an! Gaining" Infant Feed
irg", "ln.traciinHs icr the Treatment Of
Disbctc>", "Icmini-e Eyr:one" and The
Care Of the Hair an! SIN.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03
ANSWERS.

|. Blum,S Almanac, published al
WinSton-Salem since 1928. The al
manac was established in that year
by John Christian Blum. who OPP
Grated small print shop in his yard
in Salem. During the past one hun
dred and twelve years the almanac
has not missed an sue. The orr
ginal cover design and number of
the inside wood cut designs used in
the first issue are still used today.
=. All of the eastern counties, eN-
Cept Granville gave maioritieS to re-
jeCt the constitution. The western
counties voted strongly for its adop-
ton. and carried the state with ma
jority of 5l63 for adoption.
g. Prior TO the building Of the
North Carolina Railroad across the
state many commodities cost about
three times more in the western sec
tons than in the east. In 1885 the
prevailing price of salt in eastern
and SeacOaSt towns was from forty
to fifty cents per buShcl. At the same
time salt was selling at $3.50 per
bushel in Statesville and other west
ern towns.
t. Public WhippingS were abolish
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

DR.. Clendening will answer
questions of general interest
only, and then only through
his column.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03
By LOGAN CLENDENING. NJ. D.
q Is it safe for woman over ~
TO have her first baby?

20 HdVt IVI IIISI UHOy
About 80 per cent Of mothers of
first babies are between Is and 50
years of age. Most of these are
between 90 and IS years of age.
Only about 2 per cent of first
babies are born when the mothers
are over So, and only per cent
when they are over 40. Naturally,
the risk is greater over 40-the
bones of the pelvis and the tissues
are more solid and less resilient.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

Luis Logan. Manila heavyweight.
claims t. be the champion of the
Orient. lust wait until some of those
Japane>., generals hear about that.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

SPECIAL PRICES ON FURNITURE
and stoves for Christmas shoppers
Be sure to see these bargains nov
R. E. Sattcrwhitc G. Sons. near I.i'
station. ~"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

Like many lesser car. the Italian
war machine has found the going
very heavy at this time Of year.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

Coach Mussolini might alibi his
boys defeats by blaming muddy
field aud d wet cannon ball.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

FOR RENT: THERE ROOM "
stairs unfur,1shed apartment pr,
vate bath. Two blocks from pos
office. If interested adore in.''
Room Apartment. care D!sp"",,. =,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

NEW FLOOR LUSTRE M.t''.
your floors CLEAN with re" y .' =.
spar Polishing Wax. 4 Pl,t>gy,".-
product. Come in for iu!l az,
tons. c. L. Garter LumDe' 1,E
William street. phone 3.t ~
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

FOR RENT: APARTMENT WITH
hot and cold water and garage u
interested. address department.
care Dispatch. :uc>-!II-u
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

FOR SALE: NICE GuEh>,A|,!
Bull. Also young Angus b3.- ''
B. Crowder. Burnside Farm. Fl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

MANSFIELD OXFORDS. = nv
the makers Of Bos,on.aa-. Mos,
outstanding shoe value III ,ac
price. Styles for men and v.urr
men. Mems Shop. Inc. 2-',?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

GOOD LOOKS PAY BIG D!NIDI,
ends and you can collect them i
you patronize this shop. E'iicn ',.1
and courteous service. Phone -.
for appointment. Bridgers br%.. :.
Shop.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Back Page

|. No.
2. New York City.
3. LeatherneckS.
Sculptor.
5. Department Of State.
&. Graphite.
!. Abraham Lincoln.
8. Yes.
9. By standing in water he could
never drink.
10. Brooklyn Dodgers.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

RE-ROOFlNG - REMODELlNG -
Repairing financed here. \, o...
payment, three years 10 pay \ lev
S. Watkins. Building Supple, I'D
Paints" .,r
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

GIVE 3l2 GIFTS THIS Chldc>'
mas for $500. Send the D"ii| ~
patch to the family or some i.is' ..,r
1t makes a gift that everyone 49,. I'D.
enjoy for whole year. Place E.'. w..
order now. Subscription VIII 49, 49,. e..
Christmas Eve.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

ONE COW FOE SALE. WILL
freshen this month Mr.. q. FREQ
Finch. Telephone 2i03.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

EXPERIENCED LADY DESIRES
regular or part time Office "oLE:
Can furnish references. Write b
care Dispatch.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

FOR THE BEST BODY AND
fender work, replacement Of
broken glass, radiator repair.
ing and cleaning, painting and
upholstery reuairing bring your
car to Legg-Parham Co. 7-2I,i
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

HEAD YOUR GIFT LIST WITH i
years subscription TO the Daily
Dispatch for the family or some
friend. It means 3l2 gift. one every
day except Sunday for a whole
year and costs only $500. We viii
send Christmas card ana start
paper Christmas Eve. I'll
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

FOR SALE PURPLE IRIS BULBS
at &c ca. Roy Dickcrson. Route !
hlltfell' N. l. 29-ttl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

FOR RENT: ONE. TWO. OR THREE
rooms. First floor. close in. ligh,
housekeeping if desired. Lights anc
water furnished. Phone ljG-J.
3-lti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

USED CARS: IF YOU'RE LOOKING
around We'll show you with de-
light-If you mean business we'll
sell you one that's right Call Lcgg
or Switzerland, phone G5. Lcsg-
Parham Co. 27-and-3
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

BICYCLE FOR SALE: SEE SPOT
BurWell, Jr. 3-l,i
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

VALET CLEANERS GIVE yur.p
clothes that laullIe->Iy gru.. I'D
look you want 50 much. C,...'
are only new once Du, the. c.,
look like new ulwqy.-,r...r..
Valet cleaning. Phone :6i VIZ.
Cleaners & Dyers. ~.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

WOULD LIKE TO RENT JAN ,..
five OF six room house lI..,
slrable section in Henderson,
children. House" care D.>la...
y-a"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

FOR SALE CHOICE OF TWO
out of four fres:l young milk
COWS. Prices very reasonable.
T. J. Harrington. Route 2. Hen
dersOn, Phone 1902. 2-2tl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

OUR BABY CHICKS STARTED
now. Will be ready for market IN
early January. Blood-tc>;cd reds
and rocks at bargain prices each
Tuesday. Henderson Hatchery
Back of Leggetts. Telephone So
3-9-l6-23
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

FOR RENT: MODERN TWO ROOM
furnished apartment. mc.admg
hot, cold water. modern convent
ences. Desirable location: six room
house fully furnished. L. couDIc
without children. good location.
reasonable rent. Phone &+l-W. R.
L. MuStian. 3-t.i
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03
WANT ADS
Get Results

WE LEAD IN EXPERT SHOE D.
pairing. A trial will conv.g.. 49,,
We call for and deliver pH... ~. .-'
Grissom's Shoe Shop. -: ~...'
Garnet ST.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

OUR WORKMANSHIP CAN'T BE
beat. We use the best leather. Our
prices are the lowest Try our IN
visible half selling. Phone ,i2-J
Bakers Shoe Shop. 29,l
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

NEW TERM HENDERSON ar-CT
ness College. january i 7. ,... ..'..
far-seeing, prepare yow-,!. ... ..s
future with a good bu>nc-- ..r-
ing. An Accredited Schon,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL
kinds of body and fender re-
pair work. Motor Sales Co..
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-03

WANT ADS
Get Results
WE LEAD IN EXPERT SHOE D.
pairing. A trial will cunv.r.. 49,.
We call for and deliver pA.... 20. ..'.
Grissom's Shoe Shop. - ~...'
Garnet ST.
NEW TERM HENDERSON ar-C-
ness College. JANUARY i 7. ,.....''
far-seeing, prepare your-,. ... 49,
future with d good bu>.nc.. ....,
ing. An Accredited Schoa.
WOULD LIKE TO RENT JAN -.
five OF six room house Alas. 80.
sirable section in Henderson
children. House" care D.>la...
2-2-
RE-ROOFING - REMODELjyC:
Repairing financed here. M o....
payment, three years to pay w..
S. Watkins. Building Supp..,, ..c
Paints" ~
VALET CLEANERS GIVE ynr.p
clothes that faultIe,>Iy qr.. I'd
look you want 50 much C.....
are only new once but t!u. 49,.
look like new always ,r...r.
valet cleaning. Phone ;64 y.rr.
Cleaners G. Dyers. 49,
FOR THE BEST BODY AND
fender work, replacement Of
broken glass, radiator repair.
ing and cleaning, painting and
upholstery reuairing bring your
car to Legg- Parham Co. 7-2lti
MANSFIELD OXFORDS. : ~
the makers of BUS,oN.a.- ,;o..
outstanding shoe value III ,ac
price. Styles for men uuo Young
men. Mems Shop. Inc. 2-'.?
FOR SALE PURPLE IRIS BULBS
at &c ca. Roy Dickcrson. Route !
hiltrell' N. 1. 29-tu
FOR RENT: MODERN Two ROOM
furnished apartment mc.adng
hot, cold water. modern convent
ences. Desirable location: * room.
house fully furnished e. couplc
without children. good location.
reasonable rent. Phone 3sI-W. R.
l.. Mustan. Bit,
OUR WORKMANSHIP CAN'T BE
beat. We use the best leather On.
prices are the lowest Try our in.
visible half selling. Phone !i2-J
Bakers Shoe Shop. 23.,l
OUR BABY CHICKS STARTED
now. Will be ready for marhc, IN
early January. Blood-tc>;cd reds
and rocks at bargain prices each
Tuesday. Henderson Hatchery
Back of Leggett's. Telephone So
1868
USED CARS: IF YOU'RE LOOKING
around We'll show you with de-
light-If you mean business we'll
sell you one that's right Call Lcgg
or Switzerland. phone g. Lcgg-
Parham Co. 27-lnd-3
BICYCLE FOR SALE: SCI SPOT
BurWell Jr. 3lI
WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL
kinds of body and fender re-
pair work. Motor Sales Co.
FOR RENT: ONE. TWO. OR THREE
rooms. First floor, close in. lish,
housekeeping if desired. Lights anc
water furnished. Phone ljG-J.
3-ll
HEAD YOUR GIFT LIST WITH i
years subscription to the Daily
Dispatch for the family or some
friend. It means 3l2 gift. one every
day except Sunday for whole
year and costs only $500. We VIII
send Christmas card ana star
paper Christmas Eve. I'll
EXPERIENCED LADY DESIRES
regular or part time office WON:
Can furnish references. Write 3
care Dispatch.
FOR SALE CHOICE OF TWO
out of four fresl young milk
COWS. Prices very reasonable
T. j. Harrington. Route ?. Hen
derson, Phone 1902. 2-2tl
FOR RENT: APARTMENT WITH
hot and cold water and garage IL
interested. address department
care Dispatch. :ue>-!FI-u
ONE COW FOE SALE. WILL
freshen this month. Mr.. q. RE"
Finch. Telephone 2i03.
SPECIAL PRICES ON FURNITURE
and stoves for Christmas Shoppers
Be sure to see these bargains now
4 {
Evening star., 1940-02-04

steamers which came in response to the freight
er's SOS. Captain Smithers of the Eastern Star
stated that his vessel, three days out of Homo
lulu. had struck submerged derelict during the
night and gone down quickly. All except two
of the passengers were saved. The missing,
both from New York, are: Miss Josie McCue
and Mr. Randell HOLSTER
George read the item through twice. Then.
with solemn face, he mixed himself a drink.
He raised the glass May they both find peace
wherever they are, he said soberly
At the moment when he uttered these words
there was, indeed, peace over the vast bosom
of the South Pacific. The stars were bright in
the black-velvet sky. The sea rose and fell in
long, gentle swells and the fin of shark slicing
around and around a small pontoon life raft
left wake of shimmering phosphorescence
that was delicate and beautiful The only dis
cordant note in the serenity of the scene was
the sulky manner in which two pajama clad
people on the raft sat back to back, braced
against each other.
why does that damn fish have to keep
circling u.s. Pinky said peevishly.
Hes hungry" Josie snapped. will you
please stop wiggling? I'd like to get little
sleep if can"
Evening star., 1940-02-04

faces went, Pinky's was basically not too bad
1t was a standard assembly job suitable for
bond salesman and other young gentlemen not
urgently in need of earning living If, perhaps,
as in the case of the founder of the Hollister
fortune, Pinky had teethed on a railroad spike
instead of a platinum ring the bulge under his
jaw might have been hard muscle instead of the
beginning of an Old-Guard jowl As it was,
Pinky stood at the bar exuding well-fed peevish
discomfort.
Its the curse of being the catch of the
season" Pinky muttered. Every mothers
daughter is out to snatch me-.
Indeed, SIR" George said with patient
courtesy. 1t had been many years since George
had served his apprenticeship in the Bowery
Even so, George found himself wondering what
the reaction to Pinky would have been of such
ladies as Mabel or Mamie or Sloppy Sue Prob
ably they would have snatched at Pinky too
Snatched at him and spread him all over the
family entrance. George sighed and family
wistful look came into his eyes. Ladies of that
section and era had had some self-respect.
Its, 'Pinky, you say the cutest things"
Pinky complained petulantly. And 'Pinky
you musl come out for the week end! or else it's
Shall we take this dance in the garden
Evening star., 1940-02-04

Actually, there did not seem to be much u~
trying to do anything about it. Either they
would be rescued or they would not be rescued
And. pending either outcome Pinky discovered
that his major worry was Josie's attitude to-
ward him. He wanted her to think better of
him than she did. He had learned that, missing
him on the boat deck of the sinking freighter,
Josie had told the mate that she would find
Pinky and leave in the captains boat. But
after she had awakened Pinky in his cabin and
they had arrived back on deck, they had dis
covered that the captain, knowing nothing
about this arrangement and assuming that
those not in his boat had departed with the
mate, had pulled away in the darkness.
Il say Pinky said, Miss McCue uh,
Josie e. l want you to know that appreci-
ate =. -" Pinky paused. A gentle snore had
interrupted him. Josie had found slumber.
Pinky sighed. Then he let his own head droop
and closed his eyes too.
He was awakened rudely. Josie was shaking
him by the shoulder.
Wake up!' she cried. Take look!'
Day was just breaking But it was lipl.s
enough for Pinky to see the outline of palm
trees against the gray sky of dawn. He felt the
raft bump slightly under him and heard soft
24-%s
Evening star., 1940-02-04

THE Stats are hard. Pinky grumbled. And
water keeps stopping up between them
Maybe you'd like this nice feather mattress
I'm sitting on" Josie said sarcastically. Il
should have left you snoring in your cabin,
You would have been more comfortable right
now"
Maybe would have. came on this cruise
to get away from women. Now look at me-
I'D rather not. Listen, do you have to cur,
over forward 50 your spine is all knobby?"
Pinky sighed and Strengthened up. He coulc
feel Jose's back against his. 1t was nice back
There was lot about Josie that was nice
Her smile could be warm and her eyes friendly
gray. Aboard the Eastern Star she had beer
gay in her escape from typewriter in New
York office building. But Pinky had neverthe
less been annoyed at first by her female prest
ence aboard and his annoyance had not beer
too we'll concealed.
Later. as the voyage progressed. he had foune
himself regretting this attitude. He experienced
odd pangs when Josie greeted him with frigie
poiteness. In self-defense he had compelled
himself to watch with cynical detachment - ;,
chumminess between Josie and everyone else
aboard the freighter. But person can hardly
regard another with detachment, cynical OF
otherwise, when he is alone with her on a small
raft surrounded by shark. Certain social ad
justments become necessary.
In story books it is all very simple The hero
works nail out of the raft planking with his
teeth, fashions fish hook, cooks his catch
under sun-glass made from the crystal of his
watch and hands the heroine tasty serving of
fnnan haddie souffle. Under such circum-
stances life on raft can 60 merrily on for an
indefinite period while the parties concerned
grow to love and understand each other
Unfortunately Pinky S early training had not
prepared him for the situation in which he
found himself.
His reading, restricted largely to racing
forms and beverage recipes, suggested no prac-
teal course of action. Facing the facts Pinky
discovered: (a) he was hungry (b) he was cold.
(c) Josie had cute little pink feet, (d) he hadn't
the faintest idea what to do about it all.
Evening star., 1940-02-04

kSt
~VHERE are times when GeOrge, bar
keeper at the Boil Weevils, ishrd 0ght yup
d sharply by the realization tlat the line
between sanity and legal state of,aon combos
mentis can be very fine indeed. As George
explains it. he can go on for months listening
to Boil Weevils discuss debutantes and what
they told the traffic cop, and think nothing OF
it, the prattle of these young gentlemen SEEM
ing hardly to register with him. But then.
suddenly, the time comes when his subcon-
scious revolts, heaves up all the bilge it has
been compelled to store away and George finds
himself on the point of leaping upon the ma
hogany with bottle in each hand and abandon
ing himself to the sheer JOY of mass homicide.
1t is at such times that George forces him
self to think of Pinky Hollister. Thinking about
Pinky Hollister restores George to state of
reasonable calm. 1t revives within him faith
in the existence of an angel with flaming
sword assigned specifically to the job of dishing
it out to Boil Weevils. 1t makes him content
to permit higher justice to handle matters.
Women Pinky had growled across the
bar one morning Everywhere 90 are women"
George considered Pnky thoughtfully. As
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-16
PROPOSAL CENTERS

The Institute of Family Relations
of Los Angeles finds that proposals
of marriages are more apt TO be
made in automobiles than any
where else. In former years the par
lOr sofa and the hammock were
probably the principal proposal cen
ters- The modern home, it is said,
gives the young people too little
privacy.
If you are going TO say tender
words TO the girl friend, they don't
sound so good with anybody listen
ing. Or if you are going to encour-
age the boy friend to stop his trem-
bling and come across, you at least
want to get out Of hearing. Out in
the automobile. with none but the
crickets chirping in the bushes to
hear, ah. there is the time when your
beating heart rises to the occasion.
Perhaps it rises too easily in many
cases. Perhaps the scene is too SEN
timental. Somehow the marriages
started on the parlOr sofa seemed to
last longer.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-16
"a, an Yot HANnLE T00Isi

Very many young people Of tn,
present age, it is complained, ar,
not skilful in handling tools. They
can hardly drive nail straight, Of
put a screw into a strip of wood. II
they. need the least little repair
around their homes. they usually
have to call in the landlord. Or ii
they own their own homes. they
have to telephone to some workman
to come, and pay him dollar or
more to do something their parents
would have done for themselves in
10 minutes.
Our grandparents were usually
very handy with tools. The majority
of them were brought up in country
homes, where they were taught to
use hammer and saw and screwdriV-
er on the many little jobs around the
house. A very common gift for a
boy was a set of tools. The kids of
that day found infinite pleasure in
tinkering and making little contrap-
tiOns of their own.
1t may be said that the young
people of today. who usually live in
small apartments, do not usually
have any great need for tools. II
the owner has to hustle over there
every time a screen door is TO be
put on or a door latch gets out of
order, that service takes his time,
and this isn't going to encourage
people to go into the business of
owning and renting houses.
A good many boys and young men ,
do acquire considerable skill by
with automobiles Some of /
them buy badly worn cars, and
learn to make them run
once more. When many people try
10 repair their own cars. the ma
chine may not run as well after
inkering as it did before.
These hands of ours are wonder
ul instruments. and the more peo-
Die can do with them. the more
'Owcr they have. A trained hand
will save many annOyances and ex-
lenses Many schools give elements
# hand training, and it is one of the
most useful lessons that can be
iven a yOungster.