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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09
Miss Atkins Gives
Party on Birthday

Miss Kathleen Atkins, Of Middle
burg. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. u.
G.. Atkins. entertained large group
at her birthday party Saturday even
ing. January 6, at her home. MISS
Atkins was celebrating her sixteenth
birthday.
All kinds of fruits were served,
after which the guests were invited
into the dining room, to enjoy the
birthday cake and candy which were
served there.
Those present were: Misses Louise
Duke, Virginia Bennett, Woody Ben
nett. Frances Finch Louise Ed
wards, Clara Lee, Wilma Atkins and
Louise Atkins; Bailey Currin, Jr.,
Nelson Currin, Jack Currin, Billy
Houghtaling, Jack Duke, Claude
Breedlove. Jack Best, J. T. Wallace,
Jack Atkins, Carl Atkins, and Har-
ward Atkins, all Of Mlddleburg;
Misses Sara Joe Ivy, Mavis Serbs, and
Emma Daniel, Niles Serbs, of War
renton: Miss Frances Williams, Leo
Hamlet and Robert Robertson, of Hen
derson: and Mr.. and Mrs. R. Serls
Atkins, Of Hampton, Va.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09
Auxiliary Enjoys
Interesting Meet

The American Legion Auxiliary
was delightfully."- entertained on a re-
cent afternoon in the home OF Mrs.
l.. D. Wall, with Mrs. J. {. Gardner,
president, presiding.
After opening with the salute to
the flag and the preamble, business
meeting was held. Mrs. E. {. Fairs,
reporting for the rehabilitation ana
child welfare committees, said that
p total of Is families were helped at
the Christmas season, amounting u
over SIS.
Mrs. James w. Jenkins announced
that she had succeeded IN gettiAs
claim through for one veteran and
was hoping to have hoSpitlllzatloh
for two more at an early date. ,
Mrs. Laurence D. Wall reported
that the community service commit
tee had been looking after the
grounds around the hut, planting
-hrubs and trees, and that they are
expecting to have more work ooiie
when the weather is milder.
Other committees giving reports
were the membership, memorial anu
Oteen.
Mrs. w. B. Daniel, program cnalI-
man. presented very enjoyable pro
ram. Mrs. John Lee WeSter sa,'
splendid sketch of the hatloi :'
president of the American Legion
Auxiliary, Mrs. Doris Corwlth.
rf., .I-n,.ins ave reasUns lOf De-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09

For stay-at-home days for
marketing for visiting neigh
Dor. there's nothing like a fresh, be-
coming cotton dress. In Pattern
)O87. Marian Martin offers a tempt
ng style that's simple to stitch up
with an occasional tip from the
Sew CharD. The tWo-piece skirt is
,ias-cut for graceful, easy flare, and
the dainty pockets are placed on an
Elective slant. There is top interest
n smartly rounded bias yoles and
tucks around the neck which, to-
9ether with -the-Waist darts,
,elease gentle SOftness through the
odice. Make the sleeves short and
altered or in perky little caps.
Pattern 9O&7 may be ordered only
7 misses and Women'S sizes II, IA
6. Is. 20, 80. 80. 81, Sc, 80 and 40
Size l6 requires 3 5-8 yards 35 inch.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS in coin.
or this MARIAN MARTIN pattern
&c sure to write plainly your SIZE
NAME. ADDRESS, and STILL
NUMBER.
Send your order to Henderson
Daily Dispatch, Pattern Department
232 w. 18th ST. New York. N. Y.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09

ing d member of the Auxiliary, say
ing that the right was won for the
members by service Of one who was
very dear, father, husband. brother,
OF son, during the World War. She
said that membership in the organi-
cation is priceless. since it cannot be
bought and is available to only
small part Of American wolnanhood.
She continued by, telling that the
service impulse gave birth to the
American Legion and It's auxiliary.
not the service OF self. but the ser
vice that labors for the interest and
welfare OF others. She gave the mean
ing Of membership in the orsaniza-
ton.
An interesting QUESTIONABLE on
leading events oi 1899 was partici-
pated in by those present. with Mrs.
H. A. Newell receiving the prize for
answering the most correctly.
The hosteSseS, Mrs. Wall Mrs. Ed
gar Brantley, Mrs. D. p. McDuffie,
Mrs. E. {. turIS. and Mrs. T. W. Nc
Cracker served tea. sandwiches. as
!Sorted cookies, and candies.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09
H;csksboro News
Ey Miss Florence Z. XnnGy.

Rev. c. A. Upchurch came Sun
Gay night to fill Mr.. Stevens pulpit
10. him Ct Island Creek. but cue to
nd WeatAe- there was no preaching.
Nj. Stevens has been back 10 the
hospital N Durham, but has returned
ana VIC lope for him an entire &C
CUvCry.
MI. end Mrs. Dorsey Hester and
Peggy, were Sunday night guest Of
Mr.. and hirs. Eugene ticks.
Mr. and Mrs Clinton O'Bricn and
children, were Saturday nlgnl sues:
of Mir. and Mrs. T. Il. Hicks.
Mr.. and Mrs. TommiH Sattcywiitc
Ann and r. T.. were Saturday night
guest of MI and Mrs. ". }. Woody
and Miss Florence Woody.
Mr. and MRS. iiamMl Gucrrant,
Bruce, and Eta, we've Sunday after
noon guest of Nh ana Mrs. H. IL.
AVerett.
The teachers and officers meeting
Of Island Creek Sunday school will
meet with Mrs NJ. d. Woody Thurs
day night. All teachers and officers
are urged to be present viii be glad
for others 10 come and take d part.
c. a. Upchurch, of Ra!eIgn. spent
Sunday night with Frank Hicks.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Woody were
Saturday night guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Graham Brecdlove Of Oxford,
Route 5.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett and chill
dren. Of Townsville. were weekend
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09

Der 81. 1889, sales of 1860 bales Of
cotton have been Cancelled under Do
visions of the program permitting
war cancellations. These cancellations
were deducted in arriving at total
sales and deliveries.
Exporters under the program have
the option Of declaring either their
sales for export on their actual de-
Iiveries for export in order to quail
ify for payments on cotton sold
abroad. The current total, as a re-
suit, does not include sales which
have not yet been exported and
which explorers have chosen to de-
clare at the time of delivery for
export.
The total quantity of cotton &C
tually shipped out Of the United
States from the beginning of the
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09
WINTER FOG.

The cloak Of fog on the winter hill
Is torn.
y shoulder Of rock shows through
with Il patch Of snow.
The tar-off trees are a fading din
design
woven IN soft gray velvet, the fabric
OF the fog,
on which the naples are water
vanished
black with hlghlightS of silver.
Their branches drip notes Of rain
distinctly heard.
but up the slope the pines are
untitled in mist
where the slow ince>sant drip, drip OF
moisture
sIHN2S pearls on every needle.
L. S.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09
COTTON EXPORTS SET
AT $4,000 BALES

Washington, Jan. 9.-Salcs and de-
liveries Of cotton and cotton products
as of January 2, 1910, under the cot
ton program, totalled $4,000 bales,
the department of agriculture an
nounced today. This total includes
sales and deliveries of cotton pro-
ducts equivalent to 100000 bales.
Since the last announcement, Deem
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09
Return From Florida

.irs. Matthew Faulkner has re-
turned to the city. after spending a
weeks vacation in Miami, Fla. and
other points Of interest. Accompany
no her were Mr. and Mrs. NJ. I.
Morris. of Rocky Mount. Miss Carrie
Hudson and Miss Doris Edwards, OF
Roanoke Rapids.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09
Have Fathers Night

Fathers night will be observed by
he Parent-Teacher Association OF
Junior high school Thursday even
ing at 100, at the school. Members
are asked to note the change in date.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09
Expected Today

Mrs. J. Z. Gill, OF Dayton, Ohio, is
expected today to spend sometime in
tnv city with her parents, Mr.. and
Ms. ". S. Strange.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09
O. r s Meeting.

The regular meeting OF WellonS
chapter. No. l67 Order OF the East
IL Star. will be held on WedneS-
NY evening at 100 o'clock. This
i aid to be an important meeting,
and all members are urged to at
ord
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09

guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John Early
TWisdale.
c. l.. Tucker who has been in for
a number Of weeks on account Of
sickness, does not show very much
improvement.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09
~ II / r W ~
CHURCH SOCIETIES
ANNOUNCEMENT

.906.570 bales for the same period
in 1888. For December. 1889, eX-
ports amounted 10 III 900 bales,
compared with $4,000 for the same
.month in 1888.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09
Daughters To Meet

The Vance County Council No. 80,
Daughters OF America, will meet
Wednesday evening at $50 O'Clock
II me council hall All members are
urged 10 attend
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09
SNOWFALL.

Snow falls softly,
untitled. mute.
Nl,u L stiffness
Absolute.
Fakes OF every
o"ape and size,
" rap the world
III strange disguise.
Simple, common
OBJECTS seem
Beautiful
rs III d dream.
Louise c. Shaw.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09
Transferred to Louisburg

Q. II. Robertson, who has been
working al Rose Warehouse here was
recently transferred to LouiSburg.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09

1929 marketing season, August |,
1899. to JANUARY ,, 1910. amounted
to 2,97S,800 bales, compared wit!
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-09
Visits in LOuiSburg

Henry Darnell visited Oliver ROD
crt>on in LouiSburg Sunday.
Evening star., 1940-08-22
National Anthem
First Edition
Is Uncovered

A first edition of the Star Span
gled Banner has been discovered
by workers Of the local w. p. A.
music research division among
manuscripts which had long rested
unclassified in q cellar of the Lii
brary Of Congress, 1t was announced
today.
w. P. A. Administrator Paul Ed
wards explained that librarians had
been unaware of the existence Of
this copy of the famous Francis
Scott Key anthem, composed dur
ing the War of 1912, because until
1898 the Library did not have q
staff large enough even to handle
current acquisitions of copyright
music.
Prior to 1870 compositions were
deposited in local district courts
through the country. Twenty thou
sand items of sheet music published
between 1900 and 1870 were thus
accumulated in scattered court.
houses and later transferred to the
basement of the United States
Capitol, before being moved in un-
sorted bundles to the Library.
The w. P. A. group also has dis.
covered first editions Of compost.
tions by Stephen Foster and music
played at the funeral Of Abraham
Lincoln.
Evening star., 1940-08-22
Bandits Paddock Cafe
Here After HoIdup

Two armed bandits chained and
padlocked the front door Of q down.
town cafe here early today and fed
with $50 they obtained from the
manager after threatening to kill
him when he responded slowly to
their demand for money.
Irving w. Compton, night man
ager, said the bandits came into
Dikeman's Restaurant, 600 Fifteenth
street NV, shortly before 1890 q m,
ordered coffee, then covered him
with q gun and demanded money.
He said he did not comply with
the order fast enough and one Of
the men threatened to kill him.
Leaving the restaurant, the robbers
used . chain and paddock to lock
the front door from the outside. Mr..
Compton and two colored busboys
were held prisoner until the police,
summoned by telephone, arrived and
broke open the door.
Another holdup was reported dur
ing the early morning hours by .
couple parked on the Speedway,
near the Highway Bridge. Donald
E. Bauer Of Baltimore, told police
that he was sitting In his car about
1 am. with Miss Julia LawrenSon,
1896 Second street NE. A colored
man approached, holding his hand
In his pocket Is II he had . gun,
and demanded money. The robber
obtained 4ll and Mr.. Bauer's watch
and led. according to . police
Evening star., 1940-08-22

was moving at about 16 or II miles
per hour in block in which acci-
dent occurred, but added speedome-
ter on vehicle was broken.
The driver: A 36-year-old colored
man who had no operators permit,
but had been driving truck "on and
on" for number Of years with con-
sent Of owner. Driver explained
he had not applied for permit be-
cause Of inability to read or write.
He had no previous trsfac record.
coroner,S jury verdict: Death bad
Evening star., 1940-08-22
BY ALFRED TOOMBS.

A happy little band of citizens
whose success is judged by their
ability to cut each others throats
sat down In the Willard Hotel to-
day to review their intrigue of the
last twelvemonth.
They are members Of the Inter-
national Association Of Convention
Bureaus, attending sort Of super
convention to discuss ways and
means of getting bigger and better
conventions to their home towns.
The IS or so who have registered
for the meeting are representatives
of chambers of commerce or like
organizations in large cities in North
America. Their job is to get as
many conventions as possible to
their town, and no holds are barred
While working on such propositions
they are in competition as keen as
IS Bengal tigers after one filet
mignon They connive and under
mine. but it's all done with smile
Lucrative Source Of Income.
Conventions are one of the most
lucrative sources of income a city
can have, and every big town goes
after them. The men who pursue the
elusive convention for big cities make
as much as $4,000 a year.
It has been estimated that q
delegate to most any convention
will spend about SIS day in the
city he is visiting. This goes to
hotels, taxi drivers, stores. res
taurants and saloon keepers, not to
mention other assorted businesses.
The best conventions are Of busi-
ness or professional associations -
such as automobile industries or
doctors|and the next best are fra
ternal organizations. Uplift So
cieties and the like do not bring in
much at the gate, the members said.
Some people have the idea that
conventions just decide where they're
going to meet the next year. They
have about as much to do with it,
as q matter Of fact, as a European
country has to say about who is
going to annex It,.
Know All the Higherups.
The happy plotters Of the As
sociation Of Convention Bureaus, by
devious means, take care Of this.
Evening star., 1940-08-22
Why Must They Die? No. As oo's ' Lost 'is Yse,~1
OF Series OF Factua analyses Traffic Fatalities
analyses OF traffic deaths No.
rs and No. ~ haze not been pub
Hshed pending completion OF
official investigation.


official investigation.
The place: The first block of K
street NE.
The accident: A 2-year -old boy
ran into the side of an ice truck
which was proceeding east on K
street. The child was attempting
to cross from the south to the north
curb. The truck continued on its
course, and the driver, questioned
by police later, said he had not
been aware of the accident, although
the mishap apparently had caused
a reflector to become detached from
the trucks side Immediately to the
rear OF the cab. In inquest testi-
mony, the driver stated he did not
remember having seen children
playing in the block or having felt
an impact. The child was pro-
nounced dead on arrival at Sibley
Hospital. An autopsy disclosed the
cause of death to have been q
crushed skull, chest and abdomen
and attendant hemorrhage and
shock. Marks resembling those left
by a tire tread we're found on the
left side of the chest and abdomen.
The time: August 18, q Sunday,
about Sis pm.
The weather: Clear. +.
The street: Dry and level
The vehicle: A 1894 light truck,
used for ice and coal deliveries
Police found its foot brakes In good
condition, It's hand brake ine6ec.
tive within the prescribed distance.
Driver testified hs thought truck
Evening star., 1940-08-22
Zoo Gets ; Bell Birds;
More Animals 10 Go
On Display Tomorrow
10 Miniature Antelope,
Parrots and Love
Birds to Be Seen

Three little birds with big voices
arrived at the Zoo today, and i'm
mediately set up q great anvil
chorus.
The bell bird of Southeastern
Brazil is a rare. shy creature more
often heard than seen In his native
jungle. His cry is one sharp, clear
and amazingly loud note, like the
clang Of sledge on an anvil.
The birds were brought from Rio
de Janerio by a smoking room stew
ard with whom Zoo Director William
M. Mann travelled on his return from
a collecting expedition to Argentina
last summer. The steward became
interested in the collection and de-
cided to gather a few specimens on
the side. Since then he has brought
the Zoo several rare birds and small
mammals.
The Zoos last bell bird died two
summers ago during a spell Of in
tensely hot weather. Visitors used
to hear the changing cry of the bird
and search for its source. FIRE.
quently they would stand imme-
diately before the cage Of . shy.
ite-plumaged creature no larger
than a robin and be surprised by
the noise.
Don't tell me that little bird
made all that sound" they would
exclaim.
The miniature antelope, parrots
and love birds from West Africa
will be placed on exhibition tomor-
row morning following two weeks Of
quarantine in the top of the reptile
house as precaution against hoof
and mouth disease and parrot fever.
The 10 tiny antelope, with their
great dark eyes and graceful, delicate
forms are qualified to become great
favorites with Zoo fans. They were
captured by the recent expedition
to Liberia.
Evening star., 1940-08-22
u. 5. Savings Bank
Assets 10 Be Sold
Al Auction October |
Depositors to Receive
Payment Of Interest
On Accounts

Another step toward winding up
affairs Of the United States Savings
Bank will be taken October /, when
there will be a final auction sale
Of all assets with the exception of
the bank building itself.
This was learned today from
Frederick j. Young, receiver. who
has been authorized by the Treas
ury Department to proceed with the
sale.
All remaining assets, including
the building, are listed on the latest
public report of the receiver as Of
June 80 as s325,00 book value,
but with an estimated" value Of
$151 900.
A suit is pending in the courts
against a group of stockholders to
collect 100 per cent stock assess
ment. The capital stock of the
bank was 100000. Since this as
sessment still is pending in court. it
does not figure in any way in the
auction sale.
Will Receive Interest.
The 5000 depositors, who already
have been paid 100 per cent of their
deposits In the bank when 1t closed
in March, 1888. will receive some
payment in interest on their ac-
counts in the final liquidation. But
there is nothing definite at this
stage to indicate the amount nor
when it can be paid.
The depositors have received a
total Of 81 ,627 900 as a result of four
dividends, amounting to 100 per
per cent. But there still are about
1,500 persons who have not filed
claims for deposits. in the aggregate
amount Of about $4,000.
There is still another group of
about 1900 persons for whom checks
have been made out, but who have
not called for them The last
dividend, 10 per cent, was made
payable March Is, 1898.
Other Assets on Hand.
In addition to the assets to be
sold, there are other assets in the
hands Of the receiver, including the
building, at Fourteenth and U
streets, and cash amounting on
June 80, to about $4,000.
The sale Of assets will be the third
termination sale of closed banks in
the hands of Receiver Young this
summer. He conducted a sale of
the assets of the International Ex-
change Bank July %, and the Bank
Of Brightwood July "a.
The United States Savings Bank
has been the center Of protracted
litigation, since it closed, involving
several suits which went up to the
Supreme Court of the United States
Evening star., 1940-08-22
Boy Knight Wins
Jousting Tourney
Al Marshall Hall
Alexander FIeury Bests
q RivoIs to Capture
56th Annual Event
Special Dispatch to The Star.

MARSHALL HALL, Md, Aug. a.
Eighteen-year -old Alexander Fleury
Of Bradshaw, Md, bested % rivals
at the ancient sport Of jousting yes
terday to win Marshall Halls 56th
annual tournament before about
5000 onlookers.
Riding small gray pony over
which the rangier mounts of his
competitors lowered, the Baltimore
County youth. who dubbed himself
Knight of Woodbine," stabbed his
steel-tipped lance through 20 of the
81 rings which faced the contestants
during the match.
With his victory young Fleury won
an award of $35 and the right to
crown the queen of the tournament
ball, but he was unable to remain
for the dance and bestowed upon
Jack Crane of Calvert County the
privilege.
The Calvert Countian chose Miss
Elizabeth Weems of the same COM
munity as queen and she reigned
over the festivities as hundreds
joined in the ball.
Second place in the tournament
went to Richard Gale of Laurel, rid
ing as the Knight of Iron Bridge
Hunt" who stabbed 10 of 81 rings.
He received $25. Third prize went to
Louis Fleury, Is, Knight Of Dixie" "
q brother of the tournament winner.
Others who won cash awards were
Douglas Parran Of Prince Frederick,
Nd, and three brothers, Joe, Charles
and Francis Brady Of Reisterstown,
Nd, and Melvin Cole of Glen Arm,
Md.
PRINCE FREDERICK, Nd, Aug.
22.-Amateur and professional riding
stars from Southern Maryland will
come here Saturday, August 81, to
compete for trophies and cash in the
annual jousting tournament for
Mutual Christ Church.
The event, the annual Mutual
home coming, is expected to attract
several hundred spectators and .
score or more riders.
Evening star., 1940-08-22
BottIers for Conventions Meet
Here to Discuss Intrigues
Trode Bureau Members Map Means
Of Getting Bigger, Better Meetings

All the managers Of these bureaus
are familiar with the inner workings
and the powerful personalities Of all
big groups which have conventions.
These managers usually attend the
meetings of the organizations, and
by placing a little entertaining in
the right spots, by playing politics
within the organization and by
spectacular displays Of Snowman
ship. they get the groups to come to
their towns.
OF course, after a convention has
been held in one city once it won't t
come back for time. Some other
town is going to get it. And the
convention manager Of that town is
interested in finding out how the last
guy landed the meeting.
That is one Of the main functions
of the association. At their conven-
ton here managers will get up and
explain to their dear pals the details
of the plot which brought different
conventions to their town during the
year.
Exchange Reports on Spending.
They further exchange regular
reports on the amount Of money
spent, the number OF people attend
ing and, the amount Of silverware
swiped by groups which met In their
town.
New York and Chicago are the big
gest convention towns. Washington
ranks down the list with st. Louis,
Cincinnati, Philadelphia, etc. At
lantic City, Cleveland and Detroit
get more conventions than this city.
Among those attending are Joe S.
Turner of Cincinnati. who is noted
for his intricate political system;
Fred Rein of st. Louis, q convention
getter for 20 years, who lands meet
ings because he has 50 many friends;
Al Skean of Atlantic City. Snowman
and politician; Mark Egan Of Cleve-
land, who puts on spectacular pro-
motions; Herb Boning of Kansas City
who operates as methodically as the
German Army. and Betty Perrine Of
Stockton, Calf, the only woman
member.
Russell Schneider, of the Greater
National Capital Committee. repre-
sents Washington in the field. It
was he who brought the associa-
tons meeting here.
mo plotting was necessary" he
explained joyously, these guys
know the best convention city in
the country and they just naturally
came here"
Evening star., 1940-08-22
ForrestuI Sworn In
At Navy Department

James v. Forrestal was sworn in
today as Undersecretary Of the Navy,
filling the position created by Con-
gress June 20.
The oath was administered by
Rear Admiral Walter B. Woodson,
judge advocate general Of the Navy,
In the presence Of Secretary Knox
apd the chiefs Of bureaus and
offices.
Evening star., 1940-08-22

to have been result of an accident.
Driver cleared of responsibility, but
held by police to face charge Of
driving without permit.
Playground nearest scene: Nc
Kinley Langley Playground. Sec
Sundays. Hayes School yard, Fifth
and K streets NE, not open dur
ing summer vacation. Langdon
Playground, Twentieth and Frank
lin streets NE, only one IN city open