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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-03
Plans for Fall Tea
To Be Discussed

Plans for the annual fall tea in
honor of women first-year students
at National University Law Schoo!
will be discussed at meeting of the
Alpha Lambda Chapter, Phi Delta
Delta, international legal sorority,
Saturday afternoon at the Harring-
ton Hotel.
Mrs. Kathryn Masco Schwarz,
president of the chapter. also will
announce committee memberships
for the coming season. Following
the business meeting, Miss Burmah
Miller will give a brief report on
the national convention held in
July at Portland, Greg Miss Miller
attended the convention as delegate
from Alpha Lambda chapter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-03
Wellesley
Group Pushes
Refugee Aid
Club to Bring II
Children From
! England

The Washington Wellesley Alum
nae Club took further steps in its
plans to bring II British children
and mothers from the war zone to
Washington at its first fall meeting
last night at the home OF Mrs. John
P. Summerscale.
DIR. Dorothy Sells, head of the re-
search division of the Maritime La
Dor Board, was appointed permanent
chairman of the War Work Commit
tee, which has been headed by Mrs.
Summerscale, wife of the CONNER
cial Secretary of the British En-
bassy.
The war refugees, to be sponsored
by the club, are from the families
of the faculty at the London School
of Economics. DR.. Sells appoint
nlent was particularly appropriate
as she studied at that institution.
Homes already have been found
for six of the refugees. The club
hopes to locate the additional homes
needed in the near future and also to
raise money to assist with their ex-
penSeS.
Mrs. Bernard A. Chandler, presi-
dent, presided at the business meet
ing, which was followed by refresh
nients. Mrs. Summerscale was as
sisted by her husbands mother, Mrs.
Percy SllnmerScale and Mrs Alex
ander Franks, widow of an R. A. F.
flyer killed at Dunkerque, who is
making her home here.
Business also included the ap-
pointment of decade chairmen: Mrs.
Gerrit Miller, jr., for 1890 1900; Mrs.
Harry c. Kramer, 19O0-1910: Mrs.
Laurence c. Staples. 1910-1920; Mrs.
Beverage J. Maier, 1920-1930, and
Mrs. Charles Mercer, 1930-194O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-03

its members from 3 to pm. Sunday
at her home at 1869 McGill terrace
NV. Miss Ruth Morgenstein, Junior
membership chairman, is In charge
of arrangements.
Senior Hadassah will welcome new
members October IA at the home of
Mrs. Garfield I. Kass, 1912 Buchanan
street NV. Mrs. Edward Somehow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-03

and Mrs. Joseph Low are In charge
of reservations.
Mrs. Bernard L. Wilmer, 4813 Blag-
den avenue NV, will be hostess Oc-
tober 20 for a second Senior Hadas-
sab tea for new members. Mrs. Joel
Kaufman and Mrs. Paul r. Wilmer
are in charge of reservations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-03

Mr.. James Robinson, the other
brother of the bride.
A wedding breakfast was served
in the ivory room of the Review and
Herald Publishing Association cafe
terra. The room was decorated with
white dahlias and gladioli. Mrs.
Robinson, mother of the bride, wore
a gown of black sheer with a cor
sage of white gladioli and rosebuds.
The bride has been employed in
the treasurer's office of the Review
and Herald since her graduation
from Mount Vernon Academy in
Mount Vernon. Ohio
After his graduation from the
Twist High School, Mr.. Cumbo
studied in Walla Walla College and
has travelled extensively in Alaska
and Siberia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cumbo are spend
ing their wedding trip in the Cats
kills and in New York City. They
will be at home in their apartment,
437 Cedar street, Takonla Park, D.
c., after October Is.
Before her marriage the bride
was given gift shower at the home
of Miss Bernice Whitman in honor
of her birthday anniversary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-03
Activities Planned
By Hadassah Groups

A series of member bring -a-mem-
Der teas is being planned this month
by Washington Hadassah groups.
Mrs. Harry Ostrow, senior adviser
of Junior Hadassah, will entertain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-03
Buffet Supper

The Minister of Ell Salvador and
Sonora de Castro will entertain at
a buffet supper this evening at the
Legation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-03
Miss Marguerite McConchie
And Mr.. Galentine Married.

The marriage of Miss Marguerite
Ann McConchie, daughter of Mrs.
J. Walter McConchie of Remington,
Va, to Mr.. Robert Jennings Galen-
tine took place Sunday, September
%, at 4:30 o'clock in the Remington
Methodist Church, with the Rev. E.
A Swami officiating.
The bride wore a dress of light
blue wool with wine accessories. A
corsage of red roses and lilies of the
valley completed her costume. She
had as her only attendant, Miss
Alice Myers, who wore a dress of
gray wool with black accessories
and a corsage of talisman roses.
Mr.. Galentine, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. P. Galentine of Washington,
had as best man, R. J. Shepherd,
jr.. of Remington.
The ceremony was followed by a
reception at the home of the bride,
and later Mr.. Galentine and his
bride left on a wedding trip. Upon
their return they will make their
home in Alexandria, Va, where Mr..
Galentine is employed by The Eve
ming Star.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Connor
Back From Wedding Trip.
Mr.. and Mrs Maurice OConnor
have returned to Washington after
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16
White Made
u. S. Officer

H. T. White has been appointed
United States commissioner here to
succeed Jasper s. Hicks, who has
rendered his resignation, it was learn
ed today.
Mr.. Hicks resigned TO Federal
Judge |. NJ. Meekins, who wrote III
accepting the resignation an apprc-
citation of Mr.. Hicks long service as
commissioner here over the past
twelve yearc. lie is stepping down
because Of other duties and in d feel
ing that the place should rotate to
others.
The appointment OF such offices is
made by the United States district
judge Ior Eastern North Carolina.
Mr.. White is an attorney and is a
member Of the Republican State
Executive Committee for this county.
The United States commissioner
functions us d sort Of committing
magistrate n criminal matters work.
ing up to Federal court Tor trial. In
tins county he has no great amount oi
work to 60.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16
Tourist Tells Home Folk
About The Frigiid South

north as Fredericksburg va.
Florida was more like MaSSachu-
>etts, with schools closed for lack OF
heat, cordwood there was twice us
usual price. fish were not biting ana
hotelmen were panicky. To thaW OUT,
Mr.. and Mrs. Som, with their COM
uanious. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Shook
of Maplewood. took the Havana Cup
per to Cuba. and there found warmth.
But on the way back to Jersey there
were Tour inches of snow in Augusta,
Ga: eight in Raleigh, N. c., and 10
in Durham, n. c.
The SonnS arrived in Henderson,
n. c.. the day after 5000 tourists
almost starved and iroZe for lack OF
accommodations. sleeping in churcn
pewS and unable to get eggs at Sl.23
a dozen. Hundreds of trucks and
buses were stalled or Off the road,
and ploWS noSed their way through
three-foot drifts.
Crawling through deepening snow.
the Sonns arrived in Fredericksburg
lust II hours after they had left Dur
ham. 2l5 miles further south. But
they didn't stay in the gracious
Southern city long-the mercury had
lust hit y below zero for the second
day
Roads were relatively clear from
Richmond to Washington, and Mr..
Som figuratively took off his ear
NUTS as the thermometer rose near
CT the freezing point, the further
aortn ne drove.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16
R. c.. LASSITER IN
HOSPITAL AT DUKE
(OXford Public Ledger.


r. G.. Lassiter, prominent south
ern business man and resident OF
Oxford and Miami. Fla, is recover
ing in Duke Hospital, Durham, fol-
lowing an operation for ruptured
appendix which he underwent Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. Lassiter was stricken Sunday
while returning to North Carolina
from Miami by plane and was taken
Immediately from the airport in Ra-
leigh to Duke Hospital and rushed
10 the operating room. The appendix
ruptured as preparation was made
for the emergency operation and
drainage tubes were inserted.
Reports Thursday from Mr.. Las
Siter'S bedside stated that he was
showing steady Improvement. Mrs.
LaSSiter hurried to Durham 70 be
with her husband as soon as she
learned OF his illness.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16
Nelson Hurt
By Blow Of
Big Hammer

Bailey Nelson, ABOUT 24-year-old,
was seriously injured yesterday
when he was struck on the side Of
the head with d l2-pound %ledge
hammer while working on sewer
line being constructed from South
William to South Garrett street, on
Spring street.
Nelson is in Maria Parham hos
pital with a fractured squill and a
punctured ear drum, it was learned.
Nelson and a fellow workman
were drilling with a hand drill,
with Nelson holding the drill. The
big hammer hit the drill j glancing
blow, bounding against Nelson's
head.
The sewer line is being construct
ed by the city, and will connect a
pump line from the eastern part o!
the city with fall line to the west
and to the new sewer disposal plant
on the Townsville highway.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16

Tourists from northern states VINO
were caught by the january SUB
zero temperatures in this section
while on their way to warmer south
ern climates OF on their way BACK
home after such trips. have told vary
inc stories to their home folks m New
Jersey. Pennsylvania. New YORK
Massachusetts OF elsewhere. One Sllch
story. clipped from New Jersey
newspaper. quoted former Assembly,
man Harold y. Som. of MapIeWood,
\. J.. ABOUT his experiences.
Some OF the references by MIR.
Som should nave been i'll Norma.
rather than Henderson, as all VINO
sought accommodations here during
the deep snow period beginning jan
uary % and for several days there
after were taken care OF. according
TO the best information available.
The following is the clipping re-
latirg to the Ataplewooo mans en-
perienCe>:
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16
An APPRECIATION.

To the many people that remem-
bered me while l was sick in the
Maria Parh&m Hospital in Hender-
son. N. c.. % a result of p recon-
illness caused by an automobile &C
cident. the writer wishes to take this
occasion to say that Solomon in all
of his wisdom would be lost for
words and sufficient language to eX-
press my sincere thanks and appre-
ciatiOn TO the host Of people who re-
numbered me by sending flowers,
candies and fruits, books and maya
zines, for those who came to see me.
for those who came and were not
permitted to see me due to my
serious illness, for the many cards
and letters of cheer and sympathy
and for the uneXcelled professional
service rendered me by attending
physicians and nurses.
E. J. KNOTT,
GAINESVILLE, Va, Route !.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16
Brewer Buys
Laundry

Charlie Brewer. Of Henderson, has
purchased and will operate the Ok
ford Laundry & Dry Cleaning Com
nanv, it was learned today. The fol-
lowing account Of the purchase APP
neared in the Oxford Public Ledger
u Today:
oxford Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Company was on Monday sold by F.
l.. Hood to Charlie Brewer, Hender-
son native but for 10 years engaged
in business in Elkin.
Mr.. Brewer said yesterday he plan
ned to provide for this section a
modern and sanitary laundry service,
with guarantee of efficiency and
satisfaction.
Il nave always regarded Oxford
as one of the finest small cities in
North Carolina and Pm sure that
shall enjoy having a part in the bust
ness life of the sectlon," said MI.
Brewer, announcing that he planned
to move his family to the city as soon
as he could find an acceptable resi-
dence. His two children are now at
tending school in Henderson.
Bespeaking the patronage of his
customers and friends for his bust
ness successor, Mr.. Hood stated that
he was sure Mr.. Brewers expert
ence in the laundry business would
be of immense value to him in OPP
Grating the Oxford enterprise. MI.
Hood also expressed his appreciation
to his friends and customers for their
patronage.
Mr.. Brewer was widely influential
in the business and civic life Of Elkin.
He is a former president Of the
klWanis club of that city.
Mr.. Hood said he would not an
nOunce at this time his future plans
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16
THREE DEFENDANTS
BEFORE THE MAYOR

Three defendants we've before
Mayor Henry T. Powell at today,S
session Of county court.
Mary Herring, Negro, was given
six months in jail for assaultin%
Frank Johnson with deadly Weap-
on. d knife.
Frank Johnson. Negro. was not
guilty of aSSaulting Mary Herrin
with a deadly weapon, knife.
Vernon Rogers. Negro, pleaded
guilty to careless and reckless drlv-
ing and speeding. and was fined $40
and costs Of court.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
O., Dn1,o EooyH
See Page Four

|. What does foot-pounds mean?
2. Must members OF the Presidents
cabinet be natLrai-born Americans?
3. Who is Ettore Mutt?
I. What is the name Of an cruptivc
thermal spring?
5. What is the correct pronuncia-
lion of the word hypocrisy?
6. Is the bite of the King snake
poisonous?
7. On which continent is the Bril-
fish possession, Rhodesia?
8. TO measure the humidity OF the
air. YOU would use d hydometer, an
aalIastat or hygrometer?
8. Which OF the elements that COM
pose the world is most abundant in
proportion to the whole? WV,
10. Who wrote Gone With the
Wind?"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16
TWO REALTY DEEDS
PLACED ON RECORDS

There were two realty transfers
with the Vance Registry Thursday,
records there revealed today.
J. AlViS Turner, ct al, sold tim
Der rights TO two small tracks Of
land in Middleburg to S. w. Sim
mons for $1,000, according to the
registry. The tracts were of three
and ten acres respectively.
Al. B. Westcr and wife sold Her
man A. Davis ll.64 acres of land
near the Blackwell cemetery on the
Townsville road for SO and con-
SiderationS.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16
Fund Drives
Up Tonight

A meeting is to be held tonight
ut 8 o'clock in the Chamber Of Com
merce offices to discuss the question
OF campaign for funds to support
The Salvation Army in Henderson
the coming year. Sam Afford is chair
man Of the Army's advisory board
and will be in charge of the meeting
1t is expected that there will be
some consideration at the time also
Of whether there is d probability tina;
the Vance County Community Chest
will be revived for this year.
Members of the advisory board OF
The Salvation Army have been adj
vised of the meeting and urged to
attend the session.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16
HAWKINS CHICKENS
COME BACK HOME

Sheriff l.. l.. Swanson said today
that Robert Hawkins chickens, re-
ported t. his office yesterday as
having been stolen, came to HaW-
kinS' home IN the Mt. Carmel Sec
ton Yesterday.
The Sheriff said evidently the
chickens had been turned loose or
had been carried Off and concealed,
later escaping.
Deputy Sheriff Z. y. Cottrell,
who visited the scene. said the
chicken house mad been broken in
70. -! -. the ch:c.:lna had been
carried away.
Hawkins discovered the robbery
Thursday morning.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16
WILL
SPEAK TO JUNIORS

Charles F. Tankersley, Jr. will
speak at the meeting of the Kittrell
council Of the Junior Order Mon
day evening in the Kittrell hall at
$50 o'clock. it was stated today.
Mr.. TankerSley will base his re-
marks on the Juniors Orphanage at
Lexington, giving facts concerning
recent happenings centering around
the Lexington home.
All officers and members were
urged to be present.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16

Il was never 50 glad to get back
10 New Jersey" said former Assem-
blvman Harold \. Som OF Maple
WOOD. SniveriNg on his return last
night from d trigiG Southland. Cold
and SnoW-SometimeS OF blizzard
var;ety-dogged MS party as Tar
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16

Two Pay Finest. w. Hicks anG
Graham T. Olive paid 81 fines into
the office Of the city clerk. record
there revealed today. The lines were
for traffic violations.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16

ho E,lsland is collecting bones from
rar r.iGS 70 convert them into glue and
H. tSi 'lilzer; Ladok Dumpkopf thing
~. ,:,i> "p,'d he svoIl chance to ge
liz u lltat l:,.:.iiy Skeleton.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-16
Breaks Arm.

Billy Powell had the misfortune
TO fall and break his left arm while
T. owing recently.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-11

until he had seen the Messiah. Wheh
Jesus was being brought out OF lhe
temple, Simeon recognized HIM as
such and he took Him in his arms
blessed God, and said:
Lord, now lettest Thou Thy ser
want depart in peace, according 10
Thy word: for mine eyes have seen
Thy salvation" He blessed Joseph
and Mary, who were amazed al ms
actions, and said to Mary: "Beholo
This child is set for the fall and rs
ing again of many in Israel; ana Tor
a sign which shall be spoken against
(vea, sword shall pierce through
thv own soul alSo), that the thoGSn.S
of many hearts may be revealed
Prophecies Recognizes Messiah.
There also was an OLD WldoW Wo-
man named Anna. 4 prophecies WHO
spent a great deal of time in the le'n-
ple. She, too, recognized the Babe
as the Lord. ana gave thanks to Coo
for Him, and then went out ana
spoke Of Him to all them'that look
ed for redemption in Israel,
After this Joseph and Mary went
to their home in Nazareth. taking Inc
Child with them, and aGtT this we
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-11
and blessed God.

are told that He "Waxed strong in
spirit, filled with wisdom and the
grace of God was upon Him
Every year Mary and Joseph went
ND to Jerusalem for the feast OF the
passover, and when Jesus was II
wears old. He -->s taken with them.
After the time Of the feast the par
ents started back home, surprising
Jesus was with some part of their
company. When they had gone 4
DAYS Journey, however, they missed
Him and asked if anyone had seen
Him and no one had.
Worried, they started back to
Jerusalem, and at last found Him in
the temple with the rabbits, talking
TO them and asking them questions
All those who heard Him were as
tonished at the questions He asked
and the things He said.
Mary and Joseph went to Him ano
Mary said: :,
Son. why hast Thou thus dealt
with us? behold, Thy father and
sought Thee sorroWing.'
And Jesus surprised in His turr
ana said to them: How is It that ye
sought me? knew ye not that | mus
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-11

plac, surrounded by open recesses
with nuvcd floors raised a little above
The ground, Wher~ travellers rested
or slept. Because many people were
on their way to be registered, the
place was crowded and Joseph and
MARY had either to be content with
= corner Of the enclosed court or
with stable. II is also probable that
The stable where Jesus was born was
a limestone grotto or cave.
After eight days the Babe was
named Jesus. as the angel had told
Mary Il should be. and after the days
had passed that We're set aside by
the Hebrew law for Mary's puriiica-
ton after His birth, the Babe was
taken to the temple TO be ''presented
10 the Lord" and to have offered a
sacrifice, "A pair of turtledoves on
two young pigeons"
Outside the temple was a deVout
and lust man whose name was
Simeon. He was old and waiting for
death. Ii was revealed to him by the
Holy Ghost that he should not die
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-11

anything, behind the sandbags.
When they were within shouting
distance Gun raised his hand as a
signal for the others to stop.
well, what do you want?" Gun
called out.
Otto took a pace forward. 1t was
evident that he was in an ugly
temper.
"You British pigs-you think
you are clever, Ell? Well, presently
we will show you you are not so
clever as you think"
Rather surprisingly, Trent nov
stepped forward and pushed his
superior back, silencing him with
a gesture. 1t was fairly evident
that trouble had had a leveling ef-
feet on them.
mo need to waste time in re-
ordinations" Trent shouted
across to Gun. 1.-THE point is this
you're in a trap, and suppose you
know it. We outnllmber you, and
you can't possibly get off the
island. You can hold out for the
day, but tonight we shall switch
on that searchlight and then we've
got you. Now, we don't want to
waste any lives-you'd probably
get one CT two of us for sure be-
fore we get YOU-so, if you'll sur
render now, We'll promise you your
lives. Otherwise ="
He made significantly explain
atory gesture of cutting throat.
Gums reply came without hest
tation:
You're wasting your time,
Trent. We shall not surrender. And
if you do as you say, we've a card
I'D our sleeves which I won't men,
ton now. But you won't take us,
and you'll lose your munitions.
Anything more to say?"
Trent hesitated, then:
mot if that's definite, Gunston."
Absolutely definite, Trent"
"Wen, it's nice day-better
make the most of it. I'll be your
last
Thanks for the tip and good
morning"
Gun waved his hand airily,
smiled gaily at the scowling Otto,
and was just turning away when
Otto broke out again:
And tell that embarrassing
little swine I won't kill her. But
she'll wish I had
Gun turned away. and his face
as hc walked back to the arsenal
was the picture of grimness.
ITO Be Continued)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-11
And Gun, rather grimly, quoted
FITZGERALD:

And Gun, rather grimly, quoted
FITZGERALD:
"Ah! Make the most of what
ye yet may spend,
Before We too into the dust
descend ="
After the meal, Coral became
absorbed with handkerchief, pow
der puff and lipstick, which she
described as putting the best pos
sible face on it."
Gun and Tommy sat by the door
smoking a: rather gloomily sur
vcying the situation outside. The
ground wa Scared where their
bombs had struck, but there was
no sign of bodies, dead or wound
ed. They must have crcpt up and
carried them away during the
night.
II wonder how many of the
blightcrs we've actually knocked
over" unused Tommy.
Impossible to tell - but ]
shouldn't say that they could mus
ter more than twenty"
Pretty nearly cnoush-against
three"
Yes, out l wonder if they've
found Otto YETI"
This question was soon an
swcrcd, for present., a white
handkerchief, tied to rife bar
rel, was hOistcd above the center
pile of sandhagS.
They want to talk" said Gun
II don't sec why we shouldn't par
ley bit. Itll pass the time away"
He waved his own handkerchief
above the sandbagS. and then stood
erect. Almost Immediately from
behind the shelter two figures ap-
pcarcd. They were OTTO and Trent
both looking the worse for wcar.
They came Il few PAGES forward
and then Otto hcckoncd. Cur
stepped over The &andha%s, anC
also moved out Il little way
Tommy cried:
BE careful. wouldn't trust
tho$c ScuGS an inch"
Gun called o:cr his shoulder:
IT'S all right. They've nothing
to gain by humping me off jus'
now. anyway"
Tommy made trumpet of his
hands and yelled:
Say Trent! We're standing by
with our rifles here. and if yol
| start anything well shoot. Scc?'
Trents reply was Il wave of the
hand to show thai hs had heard
and Tommy and Coral took theil
rifles and stood alert and ready fol