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Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-02-03

side. Jane in her warm, natural
voice was ain inspiration to Romany
to do her best work.
Trotter narveled at Romany's
Interpretation of the role of &C.
leste. He did not know most of the
credit was due BaXter Tree, who
had coached her till the small
hours of the morning.
The director had expected at
least a little difficulty with Rom
any, but at the end of an hour he
dismissed the cast, telling them 1t
would not be necessary to rehearse
the next day. They would just
come an hour earlier Monday.
Myra left the studio without a
word, hurrying through the lobby
and downstairs to her car. With
her hands on the wheel, her burn
ing rage returned and she raced
from the Interstate building with
out much thought Of her own life
III that Of any pedestrians who
might get in her way.
Luck was with her, however, as
usual. She crashed nothing, nor
was she picked up for speeding. II
was cocktail time. Myra decided
she would dash into Lavita's ant
forget her sorrows over a few
drinks. She fortunately had ne
evening show.
Lavita's was one Of the lesser
important cocktail lounges. There
was usually a fairly good orchestra
and singer or two. Myra was lee
to a small table in the corne'
where she finished two Planters
punches in record time.
But with the third drink, instead
of feeling happier, Myra grew pen
sive. IT was rotten, unjust worlt
and size was the unhappiest crea
ture in it. Two or three men triet
to firt with her, but she ignored
them studiously, leaning chin il
hand, staring into space ant
brooding.
Suddenly she was aware tina
someone was singing. 1t was one o
he. old GaVolitcs, Lover Conc
Back to lie"
.Myra ordered another drink ant
sat slipping it, listening to tn
golden-v0iced tenor. He was a larg'
man witt? black curly hair and blu'
eyes, and smile that somehow
added 70 her usefulness as h
sang.
The radio star motiored to tn
waiter. when he came over, sh
asked the name of the singer.
That's Terry O'Rourke," tn
man informed her. Just came OF
tonight. Some voice, don't yo'
think, Miss ?"
Marvellous" sighed Myra. aft
err his act is over tell him to COM
over and I'll buy him a drink. II
like to meet him."
Myra had a vague recollection o
having heard the name somewhere
before. Il was Brent Nelson WIFI
had spoken of him, but Myra ma.
no particular interest in footbal
heroes, so she hadn't paid much al
tention.
Terry sang several numbers, am
Mvra thought she had never hear'
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-02-03
CHAPTER TWENTY

WHEN Myra Noyes came back
into the studio for rehearsal, he
had managed to get hold Of herself.
Her face was completely express
sionless when she walked up TO The
microphore with her script.
Romany squared her shoulders.
falling back upon her magnificent
poise to support her through the
first rehearsal of Twilight of
Love-" Bill Eartner, who played the
male lead. and Jane Martel, vet
eran leading woman. We're the only
other members of the cast called.
Jane was to play Romany's
mother. Trotter rose quickly and
kissed Jane when she came in the
door. Then he led her over to Rom
any.
Miss Martel, I'd like you to
meet newcomer 10 radio, ROnlany
Halle"
The older woman bcamcd on the
younger, taking her hand.
I'm SO glad TO meet you, my
dear. Trot told me this morning
you We're to play my daughter.
Romary felt an instant liking for
the woman. She smiled:
- remember you we'll when you
were leading woman III the Foot
light" plays, Miss Martei. listened
to every one, from the time ] was
a little girl until the show went off
the air.
did you?" Jane looked pleased.
"Well, that's where I got my start.
You must have lunch with me soon
and We'll get acquainted. Could you
make it tomorrow?
"Oh, I'd love it," Romany smiled.
Jane had grown stout and her
hair was iron gray. But she was
undoubtedly the most beloved radio
actress il Chicago, generous 20 a
fdult and Il famous champion Of
the underdog. No one ever took out
an AK TO hack someone else to
pieces in James presence without
being good naturally put in his
place.
Everyone came to Jane with his
troubles, and after having spent
seventeen years in radio she had
very little to show for it because
it was impossible for her to say
no" when someone wanted to Dor,
row money. Besides loans, she hac
given d small fortune away K
needy thespians.
Sensing at once something cleo
trio in the atmosphere, Jane went
over to Myra, who still stood wood
emily beside The microphone, MAX
ing a pretcnse of reading hen
script. Jane put an arm around hel
affectiOnately
THAT was a pretty swell write
I'D the Guide had about you this
week, lady! When did you get n
the new pictures ?"
Myra said su!lcnly:
"Raymon took them. thought
they were awful"
II wonder" Jane chortled, I'll
he could make me look like that
Bill Bartner locked up from his
script. smiling.
HE might if you gave up two OF
three meals a day, jamie saw yot
having breakfast with three dit
rcrent crowds yesterday forenoon
Il resent that" Jane laughed
I'm down to five meals a cay"
Trottcr broke in from The contro
room:
"All set. Wen start from the be-
ginning and 60 through one
straight reading Defore we PICK Il
TO pieces. You take the mike WIFI
Miss Halle, Jane" -,
Bill Bartner stepped over beslae
Mvra, whq waited stiffly while
Jane and Romany went through
their opening scenes. After the frs
few lines, Romany lost her self
consciousness. With Jane Martel Il
sunport her, the task was mucf
easier than it would flve beef
without the older artist at he
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-02-03
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SYNOPSIS
THE CHARACTERS


ROMANT HALLE. WHO wants to no :,
radio star.
CnOLbY ONEIl.. uer pa.. who plays
III = muse store.
BRENT NELSON. successful Young
announcer. in love with RoInany.
DOVER HAYWQETH. wealthy scion.
IN love with ChO!!y.
MYRA MOVES. famous radio star and
eXliancce OF Brent.
TERRY O'ROURXE. 4 singer who had
been engaged TO Choliy
BAXTER TREE. a continuity write:
without Il Job.
YESTERDAY; Myra clashes with one
of the radio directors. and Rnmauy
IS warned TO keep out Of The famous
stars way.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-02-03

are. also the veterans from last
years championship quartet; the
others are newcomers.
In addition to the relay team,
Carolina also took its star hurdlers,
Harry March and Bill Corpening.
March may also run on the relay,
and Corpening, who ranked third
in the nation last year, will race a
field of the nations best hurdlers
in the GO-yard highs. Coach Dale
Ransom accompanied the Tar Heel
squad
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-02-03

Williamson: Fred Hardy, Rich
mond; Dave Morrison, Plainfield, N.
J.: Jim VaWter, Winstnn-Salem;
Mike Wise, ChUlottc; and Jimmy
Davis. GoldSboro.
Only one Of the probable runners
weighs over 1875 pounds, and in ad-
dition to their proves on the
boards, the number includes the
President OF the Student Body, Jim
my Davis. and the acting president
Of the Student Monogram Club,
Fred Morrison. These two Speedsters
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-02-03

~ tho .ov Scouts America celebrates its seth birthday
hrsay February all of the lS5o0o" Scouts Cubs and Scout
service
the Movement three decades Scouting offers adj
- snd to az 5Oys-through
life of the Scout Troop and Patrol essential ngred
~ influencing the America
~ te rich experience Movement
des anticipate opportunity boys annually
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-02-03
SALES INCREASE.

Washington, Feb. 3.-(AP)- The
federal reserve board estimated to-
day that department store sales IN
the week ended January q were
per cent larger than in the cores
bonding week last year.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-02-03

.af. ,.... population of one
a...., 3. tra Of cream standing
a.!UG. .... may reach to half
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-16

sto'n would p,obabl, be- .,,lllof rs ~ ,opr
u,fA - ssplc seasoned paycrs who dovncd Rob
Dooc Nc~ York Rens, and then cni on 10 cap.
tpc t. si'ona professional tlc N lhc tourna mont
held swung IN Chicago Moreover. Abe IS ~cll
scag ta with tho sterling ability az like Rabe
Pre- Duke Cumberland. inman Jarkson. Bernie
Prier strong and SONNY Roswell But a he. no
uses noar tor moro than hat rack. knows that the
time ronr whom these PLAYERS ~tli he divorced
from pced and ruegedncss which aided them
thou r. he top Of tho h"ap
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29
Battery B Returns;
Capt. Nelson Hurt

Members of Battery B, Hath Field
Artillery, who had been engaged in
firing practice at Camp Shelby and
maneuvers in the Louisiana Sabine
river areas with the regular army and
National Guard Units, being the entire
Third Army, for the past three weeks,
retnrned home. last Friday afternoon
in fine shape and without any serious
accidents with exception of collision
sustained by Capt. f. T. Nelson and
Corporal Norman d. Porter, when their
car was struck head-on by drunken
driver as the Battery was enroute home.
The accident occurred near Monroe.
Capt. Nelson had gone back to look
after some of the trucks in the convoy
when the driver ran into his car. He
sustained a fractured cheek bone and
badly bruised hip, while Corporal
Porter received bad cash on his head.
The car was badly damaged. Both men
were given treatment at Monroe hos
pital, but able to come home next day.
The boys were mustered out Saturday
afternoon after unpacking all equipment.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29
Holmes Gives Native
Son Overwhelming Vote

Holmes county's official vote appears
on Page 4.
Theo. Bilbo was reelected United
States Senator in Tuesdays primary de-
feating former Governor Hugh L. White.
Latest returns give Bilbo 87,868; White.
62,O19. Following the returns Governor
White issued the following statement
"Being good Democrat bow to the
will Of the majority. sincerely thank
my many friends thruout the state for
their untiring efforts in my behalf and
also thank the thousands Of Mississip-
plans who voted for me-" Mr.. White
also wired congratulations to Senator
Bilbo.
Judge Sydney M. Smith, Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court, seeking re-elect-
ion and opposed by Judge ]. v. Stricken,
carried margin of victory with 23,7s1
votes against Judge Stricker's 1928
Judge Julian Alexander seeking the
post Of Supreme Court Judge George
Ethridge who sought reelection, was
elected with the count showing 25,196
for Judge Alexander and 1904 for
Judge Ethridge.
Associate Justice Virgil Griffith was
reelected over Chancellor r. w. Cutrer,
24.620 against 22,550. Judge James Nc
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29
194O-'41 Faculty Is
Named For Lexington

Supt. w. B. Kenna has announced the
FACULTY OF Lexington Public Schools for
session 19aO-41. They are as follows:
Mrs. Effie Swittenberg, principal high
school and mathematics.
Miss Janet Whitehead, English and
library.
L. R. Thompson, science and boys
coach.
Miss Ruth Hagan Logan, Hernando.
English and Latin.
Miss Ruby Lang Scott, Mantee, COM
mercial work
Miss Josie Nell Butler, Summit homo
economics.
Miss Frances Roberds, University, so.
cial science and glee club.
N. L. Walker, principal grammar
school.
Miss Grace Wilson, history and other
assignments, junior high.
Miss Allie Mae Smith, Oxford, Ens-
lish and other assignments, junior high.
Miss Lillian Word, Inverness, mathe.
matics and other assignments, junior
high.
Miss Meta Moore, fifth grade.
Miss Clara Watson, fourth grade.
Miss Elizabeth Tackett, third grade.
Mrs. David B. Miles, second grade.
Mrs. Paul P. Lindholm, first grade
and girls coach.
Miss Emma Mclean, primary.
Mrs. R. w. Gulledge, music.
w. H. Scott. band director.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29
Harold Brock Gins The
First Bale OF Cotton

Harold Brock of Howard, gets the
honor of ginning the first bale of the
l940 crop, The Advertiser being advised
OF the fact Wednesday morning, August
%. The cotton is Delfos 531-B and the
bale weighed $50 lbs. 1t was ginned by
Ellison and Beall at Howard. Last year
+. M. Grantham living on Funnagusha
creek near Tchula, ginned the first bale
on August II. Mr.. Brock also reported
the first bloom this year on June "a.
He has fine 13-acre plot of this cot
ton that was planted April 8.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29
Ellison Salley Named
Pastor EbeneZer Church

Renshaw Thomas of Ebenezer, was
here Monday and stated that Ellison
Salley, theological student of the COM
munity who is attending Mississippi
College, preached fine sermon at the
Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday morn
ing and that the congregation has ex-
tended him call and he has accepted
the pastorate of the church. This fine
young minister will prove big asset
to the church and is quite compliment
to his ability as a home boy.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29

Gown was reelected over his opponent
Fred Montgomery of Clarksdale, by q
vote Of 20,956 to 11,030.
The only congressional opposition was
had by A. L. Ford who was winner over
Kenneth G. Rayburn by vote OF 8,3ll
to 3,750. All other Mississippi congress-
men were unopposed. In our district
Congressman Will M. Whiting had been
declared nominee but his name appeared
on the ballot and he received practically
every vote cast at each precinct.
Hugh White carried Holmes county
by nice majority of 100 votes, obtain
ing 1851 votes to Theo. Bilbo's 8G1. One
unusual figure was at the Acona pre-
cinct where both candidates tied at "a
each.
Judge Sydney Smith, Holmes county's
native son, was given a handsome vote,
receiving 1892 votes against his op-
ponent, Judge Stricker's 311. Judge
Julian Alexander received 1,452 votes
in the county against 444 for Judge
Ethridge.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29
Sheriff Is Going After
County Cattle Thieves

Sheriff VIM. Allan Ramsey is offer
ing $25 reward to the first person d.
persons giving information that will
lead to the arrest and conviction of any
cattle thief or thieves in Holmes county.
This nice reward to the first party for
such information will no doubt cause
stop to some of the stealing of cattle
that has been reported from time to
time in various parts of the county.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29
Revival At Oregon
To Start Next Monday

Announcement is made that a revival
will be started at Oregon Memorial
Church on Monday night, September 2,
with Rev. Judson Chastain in charge of
services. Only night services will be
held, the time selected being 7:45
o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended
the public to attend. Regular Sunday
service will be held next Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29
Lexington School Band
At YazOO Oil Exposition

The Lexington School Band under
direction of w. H. Scott, left this morn
ing for Yazoo City where they will take
part in the Mississippi Oil Exposition,
the first event of its kind to be held
in the state. The local musicians will
add to the gayeties Of the affair plan
ned by the entire county, and forming
the attractions for thousands of Wis
itors.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29
Clean Off Hebron
Cemetery Sept. 5th

Announcement is made that the He
bron cemetery will be cleaned off on
Thursday. September 5. Every person
interested is asked to come and if you
can not come, please send help or a
donation.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29
Bethesda Plans Cake
Walk Tomorrow Mite

A cake walk and musical program for
the benefit of the Bethesda school will
be held at the school house Friday
night, August 80 at o'clock. Every
body is invited to come and enjoy big
evening of fun
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Parrish of Jack
son, came up Sunday on a visit to w. A.
tGus) brennan and other relatives near
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29

Miss Wilma Killebrew h@s accepted
position with The Grill and began her
new work the past week end.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29
Farm Relief Discussed
At Meet Here Tuesday

A joint meeting of the Welfare Board
and County Agricultural Policy and
Planning Executive Committee met in
the court house, Tuesday afternoon for
the purpose of considering commodity
relief Of farm families whose crops
were as much as 5000 destroyed by ex-
cess rains and overflows.
1t was decided to defer action on this
problem for the present, stated the
county agent. Immediate needy cases
will be taken care Of through the regu-
lar channels
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-29

Tentative plans may call them back into
service shortly pending orders on the
recently enacted Legislation calling for
a years training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
HOLY NAME PLANS
 BOWLING MATCHES
League Resumes Thursday Nght-COmmunity Club
 Meets November l9
Washington Hill
 Correspondent: Mrs. Frank McGrath - Telephone 4-6590

The Holy Name 45 tournament played their 5th game last evening at the parish hall with the follow ing results: FitZmaurice g, O'Don- nell 20, Coughlin 9, Bob McHugh 20, John McHugh- -Frageau q, O'Neil 26, Cusick 16, the standing of the teams are: Coughlin, 116; John Me- Hugh, 1l3; ONeil, 109; Fitzmaurice 108; Frageau, 105; Cusick, 99; o. Donnell. 98; Bob McHugh, 92.
 The Holy Name Bowling league will resume playing Thursday, Nov 14th, with Capt. Eugene Gladding The following players are asked tc report Thursday evening at the par. ish hall: William Connolly, Henry Hayden, Jr., Thomas Denehan, Will liam Johnston. William Reagan Jerry Kerwin, Edw. Hurlburt, Les. Coughlin, John Fruin, Walter Neih- lar, William Boughton, Joseph Bowey, Elmer Shove.
 The Holy Name Society is also sponsoring turkey raffle and tickets can be obtained from the committee which consists of Edw. Goggin, Elmer Shove, Jim Cusick, William Derwin, James Gladney, John Fitzmaurice. Henry Hayden and William Kelly.
 MT. and Mrs. Chester Bandurski of 1905 Baldwin street, attended the wedding of Miss A. Strubell of Mid dlebury and J. Conway which took place at the Immaculate Conception church on Saturday, Nov. 9th, and also attended the reception at the Chase Country Club.
 Washington Hill News
 The "Dinty Moore" supper which the Earbenders held at Washing ton Park Community house was a wonderful success-about 70 suppers were served.
 The election of officers held Sun day afternoon proved that the off, cers who worked so successfully during l939-40 were so satisfactory that there were voted in again for another year-namely President Tom Conway; e-president, Henry A. Hayden, Sr.; treasurer, Art Dulac and secretary, Art Frageau. It was also voted to incease the member ship to 75, which will be 10 more than they already have. There will be reception next Saturday even ing for the members at which the annual turkey drawing will take place.
 Mrs. Thomas Grady and daugh- ter, Mrs. Charles Norton of Meriden will motor to Newark today. They will have with them Miss Catherine Hunt of Irvington, N. J.
 The semi-monthly meeting of the Washington Park Community Club will be held a week from tonight. Last weeks meeting was postponed on account of election day. | --
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
FATAL ACCIDENT
 BASIS OF SUIT
Widow Asks $l5,OOO For Death Of Husband-KiII-
 ed In TerryviIIe

Mrs. Helen Thompson of Terry vile asks $15,000 damages from Carl D. Wunderlich, also of Terryville, in common pleas court action which got underway this morning before Judge Miles F. McNiff and a jury. The litigation is based on an accident January in Plymouth in which Charles Thompson, 50, was killed while crossing West Main street.
 According to the complaint, the plaintiff was appointed administra- trix of the estate of the deceased, March 26. She charges the defend- ant Wunderlich, driver of the car which struck MT. Thompson, with being negligent in the operation of the car, in failing to have proper brakes and with driving at an un- reasonable rate of speed.
 Attorney Carleton K. Mathes ap- pears for Mrs. Thompson.
 In an amendment to the com- plaint counsel claims that the de- ceased at the time of his death was employed at the Eagle Lock Co.,, Terryville, earning $25 a week.
 By way of special defense, the de- fendant charges that MT. Thomp- son crossed the street at the time of the accident under conditions which he knew were dangerous.
 The plaintiff intestate died from injuries as a result of the accident several days later, according to the complaint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
GIRL SERIOUSLY
 INJURED TODAY
Miss FIOrinda Gregu1oi Victim Of Auto Accident
 Near ScOvilI's

Florinda Greguloi, 19, of 234 Frost road was seriously injured early this morning at 8:20 when she was struck by an automobile driven by Gorden Dimock, of 181 Academy avenue in front of Scovill Mfg. Co. on East Main street, near Cherry street. The car is owned by Cor den's mother.
 The girl was admitted to the St. Mary's hospital where she was found to be suffering from concus- sion of the brain, laceration of the skull, abrasion of right elbow and nose, hospital authorities reported. The girl was taken to the hospital by Carmen c. Faratti of 246 Plank road, who had John Korocey of 498 Wilson street as passenger.
 No arrest has been made pending the investigation by Capt. William Duggan and Motor Patrolman George McElligott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12

of Hartford, Chief John Maroney of Meriden, Chief William Noble of New Britain, Chief Michael Lawton of Middletown, Frank A. Starkel, explosive expert of the State Police and other representatives from per- manent and volunteer fire forces of the state. Reservations have been made for forty.
 The meetings purpose is to dis cuss up-to-date fire fighting meth. ods, inspections, the storage of in. flammables and explosives. Similar meetings are held by Fire depart ment organizations through the country. In the course of the talks the situation abroad as to the man. ner of fire fighting will be brought up. The firemen of London have played important roles in comba ting fires.
 At the last meeting of the h. ternational Association of Fire Chiefs in Spokane, Washington at- tended by Chief Cavanaugh, much was brought up in the session rela- two to protective elements in fire departments of this country in re- gard to invasion threats which are a daily danger in London.
 A discussion was held of forming a delegation for the purpose of wis., iting London on tour of inspec- tion by those designated. Since
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
APIRIANS NAMED
 IN CIVIL ACTION

State Bank Commissioner Walter Perry seeks $500 damages from Sam Apirian and Lottie Apirian, nee Lot tie Weinstein, both of this city. in a civil action filed in the court of common pleas this morning.
 June 26, 1884, the Citizens and Manufacturers National Bank, the plaintiffs predecessor, secured a judgment against the defendants in common pleas court for $247.72, as receiver for the Merchants Trust Company of this city.
 September 24. 1885, Commissioner Perry was appointed receiver of the Merchants Trust Company and now is the owner of the judgment debt. The judgment has been satisfied to the extent of $9, the complaint charges, but the balance is still un- paid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Fire Chiefs of Connecticut to Gather Here for Meeting
Fairfield C. o. P. In
 Battle For Bradley
Statewide Tilt Expected To Result Before Successor
 To Chairman HarwOOd Is Selected

lower House, but will have only 13 members in the Senate to 9 for the Democrats.
 The resignation of Samuel F Pryor, Jr., eastern manager for Wendell L. Willkie in the recent campaign, as national committee man from Connecticut is to be sub- mitted within the next several weeks, according to reports in po- litical circles. Like MT. Bradley and Gov Raymond E. Baldwin, he is also Fairfield countyite.
 MT. Harwood's resignation as state chairman was announced immedi- ately after the election last week It had been known for some time that he wished to retire, but he agreed to remain as head of the party organization until at least the close of this years campaign.