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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
Tuesday And Students
Clubs Meeting Jointly

Mrs. S. T. Peace entertained the
Woman's Tuesday club, and Mrs.
Peace and Mrs. 2. H. Burroughs
were hoStesses to the members of the
Students club in a joint meeting
Tuesday afternoon in the Peace home
on Andrews avenue.
Rev. W. d. Mclnnis, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church here, gave
Il splendid talk on the Bible, in
which he emphasized the necessity
Of reading the Bible, and acting ac-
cording to its preceptS. He spoke of
the unity Of the Bible, and Of the
fact that prophecies in the Bible are
fulfilled, the most noteworthy of
these being the bin tn Of Christ.
He stressed the fact that the Bible
will always be q best-seller, and told
Of its great influence in a striking
example from 'Mutiny on the
Bounty.
Mrs. &. G. Allen read a short paper
on SibeliuS, foremost modern com
poser, who is this year celebrating
his 18th birthday. She stated that he
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11

is champion Of freedom. and that
today his music is banned from many
totalitarian states. Mrs. A. J. Davis's
exquisite rendition of his compost
ton, "Finlandia." followed.
A delicious turkey supper, follow
ed by dessert, was served by Mrs.
Burroughs and Mrs. Peace. Special
guests for the afternoon were Mrs.
w. D. Mclnnis, Mrs. p. H. Rose. Miss
Gussie Winstead, Mrs H. l.. Gambler,
Mrs T. B. Rose, and Mrs. R. J. Cor
bitt Tuesday club members present
were: Mesdames Leslie Perry. w. B.
Waddill, M. F. Legg, l. w. Hughes.
J. NJ. Peace. w. B. Parham, B. G..
Allen. a. J. Davis, Kate Watkins,
Henry Perry, Sam Watkins. J. T. AL
derman, E. F. Parham. and S. T.
Peace. From the Students club were
Mrs S. B. BurWell. Mrs. l.. J. RuX,
Mrs. 5. K. Watson, Mrs. Richard j.
Jones, Mrs. J. Y. Paris. Mrs. P. II.
Thomas, Mrs. L. R. Gooch, Mrs. w,
R. MacNair, Mrs. T. S. Register, Mrs
A. S. Davis, Mrs. Allen. Mrs. Bur-
rOughs, and Mrs. Peace.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
Fathers Night At
Clarke St. PIT. "A.

Fathers Night was observed by
the Clarke Street ParCnt-ICachCr As
Suciation Tuesday evening at tho
school. Mrs. w. b. Hight, president
of the organization. presided
Rev. f. Norflcet Gardner, Bap-
tist minister. was guest speaker and
discussed the Influence of Luke on
Christian art He illustrated his talk
with number Of pictures. Mrs. w.
B. Beaslcy read Margaret SangStcr's
poem. 1T Sounds Once More" Mrs.
n. l.. Holloway was program chair
man.
The devotional service was led by
the Rev J. Frank Apple, pastor of
the Con9regational-Christian church,
who read the Christmas story from
Luke. 20 Holy Night" was sung by
c.. w. Knott. Jr.. with Mrs. w. b.
Hight as accumpaniSt.
Several Christmas carols were
sung by the group. Miss Agnes
Moore,S fifth grade won the attend
ance prize.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
Phllatheas Have
Christmas Party

! The Shaw Philathea class of the
First Baptist church held Christ
mas party in the ladies parlor OF the
Church Monday evening. with at
tendance of members and visitors
of 81.
! The meeting was opened by sing
( ing Hank the Herald Angels Sing
and Mrs. W X Phillips led the de-
votonal program. streSSing the Won
dertul gift Of Gods love. She read
4 beautiful legend Of the stocking.
and closed with prayer.
| Routine business followed. with
good reports given. The class voted
70 have box party IN january They
also planned 10 give musical pro-
gram before Christmas for the in
mates ri the Scott Parker sanatorium
and the county hospital. There was
4 general discussion of personal ser
vice activities, and a request was
made for helpers Tor the Christmas
church decorations.
Committees appointed included:
Door, Mrs. c. H. Gilliland: room.
Mrs. F. V. Williams. Mrs. E. F.
kreidt: sick. Mrs. W. d. MasSec. Mrs.
W. c. Stainback; personal service.
Mrs F. f. Pinnell. Mrs. f. F. Thomp-
son. Mrs. c. P. Tanner.
Mrs. E. G.. Shaw. in charge of the
music. presented Miss Garnett My
er$. who sang very sWeetly, 20 Holy
Night, accompanied by Mrs. W. w
Parker. Mrs. J. Franklin Mills read
= beautiful Christmas story. The
Son Of David" Silent Night" as a
vocal duet was rendered by Mrs
Il. F. Thompson and Mrs. J. G.. Wat
kjnS. The program closed by all join
ing in the beautiful hymn Joy to
the World"
MIS-. L. Is. Wilkinson had Rev. L.
Nortleet Gardner, Mrs. J. Franklin
Mills. Mrs. J. 7. Alderman, and Mrs
W H. Kimball take part in contest
which proved to be treasure hunt
in which all four OF them won a
prize. a beautiful gift from the class.
Distribution Of the many attraC-
tive gifts followed, their value pos
>ibly enhanced coming as they did
from beneath the large beautiful
Christmas tree.
Delicious refreshments were Serv-
ed by the hoSteSSes, Mrs. c. c. Shaw.
Mrs. J. c. Stainback. Mrs. George
Finch. Mrs. Leo Frazier. Mrs. D. L.
Kearney. Mrs. R. S. Turner. Mrs.
C. Daniel, and Miss Velma Evans.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
Cast for Junior
PLAY Announced

On the night of December 10 the
Junior class at Henderson high school
VIII present Foot Loose. their an
nual class play. The students APP
pearing in the play are:
Mary Early. Jean Gambler; Ran
dolph Cunningham. David Mangum
Dclphie, Sue jackson: Hope Early,
Maria Lcgg: Bob Early. Billy Slack:
Dick Early. Arthur Webb: Emily
EARLY. Betsy Langston; Richard
Early. Dick Wall; Miriam Walker
Mae ToISton: Jenny Malloy, 10
Newell: Jack Milford M. w. WcStcr;
Buzz" Daily, Willis BlacknalI; Mrs.
Forester. Vivian Zapantis: Sanford
willis, John Moore.
The students participating in the
play are being coached by their Spon
sOr Mis- Shannon Morton.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11

eStS and the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.
The growers also asked for Il
gradual increase" in Federal APP
preparations for tobacco grading so
as Ia make available sufficient funds
by the end Of the next three years
that will enable federal grading Of
all loose leaf tobacco by competent
grades
A proposal thai ;nc .arm bureau
urge congressional repeal Of the
johnson act so that credit might be
extended to Great Britain was weigh
cd b. the organizations resolutions
committee.
The proposal was advanced by the
rCdcration'S president, Edward a.
ONCal, in speech in which he dc
clarcd the United States should place
lis full industrial resources com,
pletcly and quickly on the side OF
Britain"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11

Raleigh. Dec. H. (AP) The
way and Public Works Commission
pledged itself today to provide new
hard surfaced highway in Tyrrcll
county after being informed by a
member that it appeared certain a
100000 air base would be estab-
shed about five miles east Of Co.
umbia.
Commissioner f. v Webb It'd the
commission he received word by tele-
phone yesterday that it seemed Ger
tain the air base would be put in
Tyrrell county.
The said five-mile stretch of hard
surfaced highway costing about $50
900 would be needed to provide adc-
quate transportation facilities.
The resolution adopted by the
commission pledged the construction
Of the road within Is mcnths if the
air base is located in Tyrrell.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
Play Friday Night
Planned at DabneN

The senior class OF Dabney high
school will present "HobgooINA
House. a mystery in three acts by
Jay Tobias. on Friday night, Decent
ber Is. at 40. "Hobgoblin House
Is 50 called because Of its ghosts,
headleSS phantom$. screaming skulls
and peculiar walls.
ncary. Delilah. and Susan add
comedy 20 the play as these ghostlS
manifestations take place before
their aStoniSned eyes. The lights are
cut out by unseen hands. The light
ming flashes and the thunder rolls A
kidnapped heireSS is discovered IN
the pantry.
In act III the mysterious happen
ingS are all explained, and the au-
dience gets last laugh as the cur
tain closes for the last time. The cast
OF characters is as follows:
Darious Trupp-the old caretaker
Of Hobgoblin house, D. A. Span;
Miss Priscilla Carter-the present
owner. Nellie GIey Barker: Marian
Carter-her niece. Lucy Wrenn. jill
C2rter-Marian'S younger sister,
Francis Barker: Frank Harlow
7Tarian's Lance. G. D. Hunt; Jack
T,orfrg-Jill's fiance, Billy WADE;
S,,san Parkins-the "Henglish ouSe-
keeper. Emma Knott; Henry Goooet
the darby gardner, Wade Harris,
Delilah Warts-the darby COOK, Ruoy
Lee Franklin; Blucbeard Bronson
an escaped maniac, Leonard BARKER;
Bill WilkinS-his keeper. Cecii
CappS: Patricia Arnold-a Kidnapped
bcircss. Mary Ruth Hoylc. ,
You aren't supcrstitiouS are you:
or course YOU aren't Then come ou>
~ Dabncy, Friday night, December
n =, 100 o'clock and enjoy the ter
rorS of "Hobgoblin House. A small
;r,,nission fee will be charged,
The worlds annual coal prodtiC-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
American Industry
Seeks Declaration
Continued From rage Onel

mai needs TO armament depends up
on how seriously government regards
the immediate future.
"Whether production for Great
Britain or production for our own
defense is the more important is for
government TO decide.
whether the urgency is such a
to demand industrial output on a
24-hour, scVen-day basis and the re-
moval Of all restrictive factors to
the fullest possible armament pro-
duction, government and only gov
eminent can say.
Much as we abhor war, Amcri-
can manufacturers will do their full
part under any and every CirCum-
stance.
But to speak candidly and not in
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
PAGE FIVE

the merchant shipping losses.
These British naval losses were re-
ported:
Sunk, four cruisers. Is dcStroycrS
and 20 submarines.
Damaged. seven battleShipS. 20
cruisers. eleven desrOyers. six air
craft carriers and three submarines.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
PRAYER SERVICE
AT PRESBYTERIAN

The Wednesday night prayer serv-
ice at the First Presbyterian church
will be conducted by the minister
tonight He will use as The subject
of his meditation THE Seeking
SAVIOR
In the midst of the Christmas hur-
~ and hustle it is we'll to find d
spiritual resting place. All members
of the congregation. as we'll as the
public. are invited 10 this service
which DC-uly ii so o'clock.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11

a spirit OF carping criticism, indus
try is today deeply concerned over
the failure OF government to develop
those essential policies that expert
ences in the World War indicate are
imperative if oul objective Of pro-
duction, more production, and still
more production IS 10 be speedily
attained"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
Air Siege
Lull Broken
Continued from Page Ouc)

alarm-thc first in more than 4G
hours.
The lull of two days and nights
still was unexplained except by the
possibility of bad weather over nazi
air bases on the continent.
Some bombs were dropped by Il
lone raider which circled over Il
northeast coast district during the
early morning. There were no mme-
diate reports Of damage or casualties.
Today'S communicate said there
was very little enemy activity dur
ing the night and no reports Of dam
age or casualties have been received. -
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
Ship Sinkings Are
Claimed by Italians

(ConlmueQ from Page 'One.
ships and IL merchant ships were
damaged.
The Italians were said TO have shot
down 667 enemy" planes. Loss Of
ITO italian planes was acknowledged.
TWenty-three Of the Italian navy
ships were sunk and four damaged.
authorities said. They did not give
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
Special Choir Practice.

There will be a special choir prac-
ticc at Holy lnnoccntS Episcopal
church tonight immediately follow
ing evening prayer. All members arc
asked TO take note and to be present
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11

The Girl Scouts Of troop No. will
meet in the Scout headquarters
thursday afternoon al 3:45 o'clock.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
Choir Practice.

The senior CHOIR OF the First
Methodist church will practice to-
night at 100 o'clock at the church.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
Visits Sister.

Maurice Capps, OF Raleigh, visit
eel his sister, Mrs. Fred Hight, in the
city today.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
Additional Sum To
Be Allocated

Continued from Page Onc)
lion and bids on a project in Beau
fort and Pamlico counties were re-
iected.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11
Leaf Growers Ask
Uniform Season Prices
Continued From Page Onei

out the entire selling season.
Such a committee would nave re-
representatives. from tobacco growers,
Warchouscmcn, tobacco buying inter-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-12-11

The worlds annual coal produc-
-;on i estimated at d billion tons.
Evening star., 1940-10-15
Foreion EXCHANGE

NEW YORK. Oct. Is tP.-The Swiss
franc and free Argentine peso continued to
today.
>, The IN Swiss currency rose .oI Of cent to
added lilo cent a. % cents.
Higher prices. banking quarters said,
were the result of the transfer OF foreign
funds held here to accounts in nations
would be impounded because of the Euro
pean war.
The United States Government has Sc
ouestrated balances Of citizens IN nations
subjected TO aggression.
The Canadian dollar advanced - of a
cent to S61s cents. Free sterling STAYED
at 81 04 The Mexican peso reacted lilo
cent to 20.75 cents, nominal. after recent
Late rates follow (Great Britain in dol
lars, others in cents:
Canada
Ofhcial Canadian Control Board rates for
United States dollars: Buying. 10 per cent
premium; premium, selli9s J. per cent cent premium, I11
lars in New York of. buying, 9.9l per cent:
selling. 90 per cent.
Canadian dollar in New York open mar
ket, 13ls per cent discount, or s6.s1i7
United States cents.
Great Britain. official Bankers ForeiEn
Exchange Committee rates. buying. 402;
selling. 4.04; open market cables, 4 04
Germany. 4001n; benevolent. 1910: Fin
land. 2.05n; Greece, as: Hungary, 1a.5 Son:
Italy. 500: Portueal, 4.01: Rumania. 4sn:
Sweden 1886; Switzerland, 1920; Yugo-
slava. 2.35n.
Latin America.
Areentine. official .a,77; free, 1910:
Brazil, offcial, sos: free, sos. Mexico.
20.15n.
Far East
Japan, 23.4s: Hong Kone. $500; Shans-
hal. 5.a1.
Rates in spot cables unless otherwise In
dicated n Nominal.
Evening star., 1940-10-15
War Clause Favored
In Silk Contracts
Px the Associated Press.

Py the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-The Board
Of Governors OF the Raw Silk I'm
porters, Inc, which includes all
United States importers Of raw silk,
decided yesterday to recommend to
members that the following clause
be added Immediately to all con-
tracts for purchase or sale of raw
silk:
"In the event that raw silk ship
ments from the country of origin
shall be interrupted or prevented
by war, state of war or domestic or
foreign embargo, or if shipment or
delivery is prevented or delayed by
any similar or dissimilar cause be-
yond sellers control, the seller may
cancel the contract upon refunding
any amount prepaid by the buyer
hereunder"
Evening star., 1940-10-15
Life Insurance Sales
Ahead Of Year Ago
In September
8 Per Cent Increase
Over 1889 Month
Is Reported

~ the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-New paid
for life insurance reported by 40
United States companies for Sep
tember amounted to $3.50, AZ, 900,
against $500 ss7 900 in September
1899, the Association of Life 1nsur-
ance Presidents announced.
The monthly gain over the 1889
period was per cent and con-
trasted with a -to-year loss of
three-tenths OF l per cent in the
first nine months
Pulling the nine month total
down was a drop in group insur-
ance to $4s1, ,795 900 from s578,115, 900
in the first nine months of 1899.
Ordinary insurance for the same pc
riod was up to $3,774548, 900 from
S3.757, ,521 900 in the nine months OF
last year.
The 40 companies represent 80
per cent of outstanding life insur-
ance in legal reserve units.
Evening star., 1940-10-15
Wool Label Measure
Signed by Roosevelt
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Legislation requiring the labelling
of wooden products to disclose their
exact fiber content, including per-
centages of new or reclaimed wool,
was signed yesterday by the Presi-
dent.
The law becomes effective in nine
months and carries maximum
penalty of one year Imprisonment
and a $1,000 fine for willful viola
tions
Labels will class the wool con-
tent of an article in one of three
categories: Wool referring to new
or virgin fiber; "reprocessed wool
designating that reclaimed from
previously fabricated articles which
have never been in actual consumer
use; reused WOOL" denoting fiber
reworked from secondhand goods.
Evening star., 1940-10-15
A. 7. & 7. DiscIoses
S44,254,664 Net
In Three Months
Result Compares With
S44, 4,940,6l6 in Some
Period Lost Year
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-American
Telephone e. Telegraph Co. reported
today for the three months ended
September 80 net income of $44.-
254,664. equal 10 s2.37 a share on
the capital stock, compared with
s4494O,616, or $40 a share, in the
third quarter last year.
For the u months ended Septem-
Der 80 net income amounted to
Sl82.791 ,521. equal TO s978 a share,
against sl65.9l3 .502. or So 1888 a share,
in the preceding II months.
Net income of the Bell System
including the parent company and
the principal telephone subsidiaries
for the three months ended August
81 was reported as SAG, ,788 009. equal
to So .38 a share on A. T. & T. stock
against s46 1865 .259, or 81 IS share,
in the corresponding 1889 period.
For II months ended August 81
Bell System net income rose to
s2l3 ,208 ,849, or s10a2 a share on the
parent companys stock, from sl84.-
606, $40, or S9.43 share, in the pre-
vious IL months.
In the first nine months, the re-
port said, Bell System had a net
gain of SAT 500 telephones, compared
with $4,000 in the like period Of
1899.
Republic Steel Corp.
Republic Steel Corp. reported third
quarter net profit of s6,1838
bringing nine month earnings TO
sl2 ,633 ,332-well above the sl067l,-
343 for all u months of 1889, which
was the best year in history for the
Nations third largest steel company
The third-quarter net was close
to Republics record quarter figure
of sc, ,772 ,692 in the last three months
of 1899, and compared with s2,8l5,-
339 the third quarter of 1889 and
S3,337,730 the second quarter this
year.
The company this year has paid
off its sl8-a-s share arrearage on its
6 per cent cumulative convertible
preferred, sl2 payment voted last
September II clearing up all back
dividends. The company's common
has never paid a dividend.
c. & f. 1. Railway.
CHICAGO, Oct IS CP).-The Chi
cago & Eastern Illinois Railway to-
day reported a net loss for the
month of August of S59144. COM
pared with sl57,472 for August, 1899
Net loss for the eight months
ended August 81 amounted to ST.
1896. compared with ST l,333,5l9 for
the like 1899 period.
Evening star., 1940-10-15
Baltimore tobacco Sales
And Receipts Decline
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special DlSpatcn TO Inc Star.
BALTIMORE. Oct l5.-Sales and
receipts of Maryland leaf tobacco on
the local market decreased slightly
during the last week The sales
totaled 784 hogsheads, decrease of
seven hogSheads from the previous
week. Receipts were 23l hogsheads.
This total was Is hogsheads below
a week earlier Price changes were
only slight.
The present warehouse stock OF
Maryland tobacco is 20.894 hogs
heads. There have been no receipts
or sales of Ohio tobacco, the ware
house stock remaining at "a hogs
heads.
1t has been announced that the
Leaf Tobacco Association of Balti-
more has decided to close the local
market on November %. No date
has been set for reopening in the
spring.
Quotations on Maryland tobacco
are as follows:
Maryland firm leaf-Nondescript,
pound, 5a6 dull and greenish. Gals;
sound to good common. sa25; short
to medium bright, 26a36; good to
fine red or bright, 36a42
Seconds-Common. 7a12; medium,
l2a23: good to fine, 23a36.
Badly mixed hogsheads from 200
to 500 per 100 pounds lower
A summary of sales of Maryland
leaf tobacco made on or through the
Baltimore market by selling agents
shows that a total of 3,845 hogs
heads. or 2,385,577 pounds, were sold
during September. The average
price received was 0202l per pound.
In August the sales reached $500
hogsheads. or 4362,245 pounds. and
the average price received was 0.2523'
per. pound. In September of last
year sales were 6,387 hogsheads, or
3,74l 620 pounds. and the average
price received was only 0.1548 per
pound.
Evening star., 1940-10-15
Bank Loans Expand
S42,000,000 More
Week
New York Total Rises
$4,000, 900; Chicago
Volume Also Up
Ev the Associated Press.

ES the Associated Press.
Commercial. industrial and agn-
cultural loans by banks in l01 lead
ing cities increased last week by
s42 100000 over the previous week to
s4,672 100000. The Federal Reserve
Bank reported this as the second
consecutive weekly increase and the
fifteenth week to show an increase
during the last 20 weeks.
New York City banks reported
an increase of sl4.000,000, while Chi
cago banks had an increase of slO,-
100000.
The boards statement gave the
following summary of assets and
liabilities on October 9, together
with changes for the week and with
the same week last year, in millions
of dollars:
Evening star., 1940-10-15
Scrap Consumption
Far Above Year Ago
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-September
domestic consumption of iron and
steel scrap declined to 3,S76,00O
gross tons from 100000 in August,
the Institute of Scrap Iron and
Steel said today.
The contraction was due to the
shorter month, the institute ex-
planned. On a daily average basis
consumption increased 9 per cent.
In September last year 3,0l6000
tons of scrap were melted.
For the first nine months the in
stitute estimated consumption at
29, ,582 900 tons, or 40 per cent great
er than 21,154oOo in the comparable
1899 period.
Evening star., 1940-10-15
Spending Is Approved
For Rock Island
By the Associated Press.

By the AsSoclated Press.
CHICAGO, Oct. Is. Federal
Judge Michael L. Igoe authorized
trustees of the Chicago, Rock
Island e. Pacific Railway Co. yes
terday to expend s3,075,0 900 for
equipment. including $4,000 tons of
rails. bridge steel and other
material used in reconditioning the
roads tracks. The expenditure will
be part of the 1941 budget.