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The Hagerstown globe., 1940-10-18

absolutely clean, measure the
quantity of coffee and water ex-
actly, and time the brewing to the
second. When you make decaf-
feinated coffee in a percOlatOr or
plain coffee pot, a slightly longer
brewing time is needed to bring
out the rich fragrant flavor.
CAFE AU LAIT
Coffee with Milk)
Use liz heaping tablespoons reg
ular grind, decaffeinated coffee to
The Hagerstown globe., 1940-10-18
3 cups hot chocolate.

cups hot chocolate.
l cup strong decaffeinated cof-
fee.
4 tablespoons whipped cream.
Sweetened.
Combine chocolate and coffee
and mix well. Top each cup with
whipped cream. Serves four.
The Hagerstown globe., 1940-10-18

A large number of men and wO-
men are attending night sessions
at the Westminster High School.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18

Among those attending the funeral
of Mr.. e. A.. Brook were: Mr.. j. r
Joyce and son, Percy, Mrs. Ike Ma
bors and son, Miss Neva Nabors OF
Durant; Mrs. /. B. Farmer and Mr..
Sam Farmer, Lexington; Mr.. and
Jim Mcclellan and Mr.. and Mrs.
Mrs. E. M. Mcbride, Centerville; Mr..
Hugh Mcclellan Of Bowling Green;
Mrs. r. p. Porter, Mrs. Anderson
Austin, MIR. Tom Brock and son,
Richmond, Walden; Mrs. Annie Nc
Clellan and son, Walter, Of Canton.
Miss Sara Rogers Is enjoying a short
holiday at home before resuming her
work.
Mr.. Anderson Austin of Walden
was a business visitor here Satur-
day.
Robert Cain Of McAdams was greet
ing friends here Saturday.
Mrs. Lola Moore from Forest City,
Ark. has been visiting relatives in
West.
Mr.. Claud KERN of Cruger was
calling on friends and looking after
business while in town this week.
Mrs. w. T. Hand and Miss Kath-
crime Lever were shopping in Du-
rant this week.
Mrs. M. S. Rogers and daughter,
Sara, spent a few days in Memphis
this week.
Mrs. j. G.. Sprouse and son, Hugh,
of Union City, Tenn. spent the week
end here with J. G. Sprouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. C. McCreary, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry attended the fu-
neral of Mr.. e. A. Brock which was
held here Friday.
Mrs. B. w. Cresswell was a Lex
ington visitor Saturday.
G. L. Brock was a business visitor
to Carrollton Thursday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18
West News

Junior Beethoven Club Meets
Saturday Afternoon
The Junior Beethoven Club met at
the club room Saturday afternoon
with Helen Campbell, Lanelle Shave
" and Imogene Staten as co-hos-
tesses. The club sang the club song
Roll call was answered with a ia
vorite hymn. A hymn playing was
given by Evelyn Springfield, Castecl
Cade, Jimmie Lois Taylor, Dorothy
Browning, Delene Springfield, La
nellie Snavely and Helen Campbell.
Mrs.. d. II. Rhyme led the study course
on Folk Music Of Italy" The club
members sang an italian folk song.
santa Lucia."
The contents Of the Junior Bulle-
tin were noted, after which the song
Mississippi" was sung by the club.
The musical program was given by
Imogene Staten, Sara Thomas, Jean
Hand, Lanelle Snavely and Helen
Campbell.
During the social hour the hostesses
served sandwiches, cookies, sailed
pecans and hot chocolate. The club
members enjoyed having Claire Mel
ton as a guest.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18

The Rev. Madison Flowers filled
the pulpit here Sunday and gave a
very impressive sermon on looking
forward better plans for the New
Year. Scripture lesson for the morn
ing service was Phil. 3:1-16 and for
the evening his lesson was from
Gen. %. I quote this: Let us grow
along all lines in our service for the
Lord" Be a growing Christian.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18
Headache, Bad Breath
Tell Of More to Come

Inst A Paul Revere's famous ride
warned Of the Redcoats' coming, 90
Natures messengers - headaches.
biliousness, bad breath-often warn
Of faulty elimination
Nsglecting these signs may cause .
host of constipation's discomforts:
sour stomach, belching; no appetite
or energy; mental dullness.
It's so easy to wake up your Lazy
insides. Just take spicy, all vege-
table BLACK-DRAUGHT. Its un-
usual help comes from its principal
ingredient-an intestinal tonic-iax-
alive which imparts tone to lazy
bowel muscles.
Millions of packages used testify to
BLACK RAUGHT'Smerit Tryit.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18
Woman'ss Club Meets In Hom6

Woman'ss Club Bxects In Hom6
OF Mrs. j. 4. Hagin
The Woman's Club met Wednesday
in the home of Mrs. ]. e. Hagir
with Mrs. D. F. Montgomery as co
hostess. Many Of the members were
absent on account Of sickness. The
following program on family finance
was given, with Mrs. d. F. Mont
gomery. substitute leader for Mrs
e. A. Brock.
Song, "America"-Clug; Reading OF
Constitution and BYLAWS. The Child
and His Money-Mrs. A. J. Stevens.
Life Insurance and the American
Home-Miss Oliver.
At the close Of the program the
hostesses served delicious refresh
ments.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18
Funeral Services Conducted
For =. A. b Brock

Funeral services for e. A. Brock
were conducted yesterday afternoon
at the home by his pastor. the Rev
erend e. c. DriskeH.
Mr.. Brock died at his home here
Thursday night after q long illness.
He was a member OF the Hebron
Methodist Church. He leaves his
widow, the former Miss Rosa Nc
Cellan, two daughters, Mrs. Steve
Maddox Of Carroll County and Miss
Katherine Brock Of West; three son
william, James and Watt, all o
West; three sisters and two brothers
also survive, Mrs. Annie Mcclellan
Canton; Mrs. Corrie Hokcomb, Cal
ifornia; Mrs. Corrine Crump, Colo
rado; DR.. w. G. Brock and G.. L
Brock of West. Several grandchil
dren also survive.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18
Home Economics Department.
Entertains With Luncheon

On Friday, January IL, the Home
10 department of the West High
School entertained with a benefit
luncheon from 11:30 to / O'Clock.
The guests were met at the door by
Miss Lever who acted - hostess.
An food was prepared and served
by the girls of the ninth grade class.
The luncheon was undertaken as q
project to raise money with which
to buy equipment for the Home &c
department.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18
juniors And Seniors Attend

/ Inauguration Services
supt. j. l.. Taylor and Coach San
| ders ~chaperoned the Juniors and Sc
niors to the Inauguration OF Judge
Paul johnson into the Governors
! office Tuesday. This group con-
sisted Of IS members, 10 Of whom
are seniors.
The following citizens also attend
ed: w. r. Hand, l.. J.. Hand, D.. B.
Campbell and G.. d. Thornton.
Among those who attended cour.
at Lexington this week were Mr..
George Thornton, Walter Taylor, John
Edwards, Cicero Steen.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Melton were in
Carrollton Tuesday. While Mr.. Mel
ton attended to business Mrs. Mel
ton visited relatives.
Roy Edwards of Attala county was
a recent visitor here.
Walter Campbell was a business
visitor to Carrollton this week.
Mesdames Walter Taylor j. L.
Hand, Lynn Tate and Taylor at.
tended the installation of officers
of the o. e. s. at Walden Wednes-
day night.
The lamps offered by the Miss
Power & Light Co. have been award
ed to Miss Alice Murff, floor lamp
for the door decoration, and Mrs.
.ade the table lamp for the shrub
berry decoration.
Joe Berman of Lexington was q
business visitor In West Saturday.
on friends and looking after
business interests here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Stevens, Jr.
LIN 0Oup <AAAuACWe 0ICC4AOSu tuC PiS
txro
Mr., and Mrs. Evans Musselwhite
md little daughter. Jean, Of Thorn
were visiting relatives in West
this week.
Mrs. Grace Alexander and daugh-
ters, Hazel and Brock, were shop
ping here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Cade OF
Emory were visitors here Saturday.
Boyd Holmes, an employee OF the
Y. & NJ. ". Railroad, was visiting
his family over the weekend.
Mrs. J. L. Holmes and Mrs. Pitt
I Holmes went to Grenada today
to see their grand baby, who Is Sc
riously III in the hospital there.
e. C. Lhlxer, Tulsa, Okla, and
Raymond Wright OF Tyler Texas are
here this week working on oil In
terests.
Jeffie Dodd Of Sails was here Sat
urday looking after business inter-
ests.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18

ends and relatives Of little Bet
tolmes are happy to know that
dis improving after a week OF
a,s illness caused by diphtheria.
Sis still in the Grenada Hospital
aher parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Holmes continue with her.
Hershell Smith and Bishop
hers of Philadelphia were sat
Nv visitors in the home OF Mr.
! Mrs. Harold Smith.
dss Mary Elizabeth Oliver spent
tweekend in Greenwood.
liss Mary Hopkins spent the week
in Durant, the guest Of Mr.. and
!. ]. X. Brown and family.
FRS. ]. l.. Taylor Is substituting
teacher for the third and our
ldes for Miss Annie Alexander
10 is absent on account of being
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hand OF Coco
In were guests Of Mr.. and Mr
r Hand Sunday.
Mrs. Walter Brock and son
talter Jr. and Bill, were KosciusF
lsitors Saturday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18
Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday. 22,23-z4th.
"HOLLYWOOD CAVAlCADt"
"News Of The Day"
cartoon"

WIFI Alice Fave and Don Ameche starred, the cs' OF y
o...,..ao features 7 Edward Bromberg, Alan Curtis Jo rfoo''
- Dor.ld Meek. George Givot, and Eddie Collins. Inc
rom.nce of HOLLYWOOD from bathing beauties to worio preH
told in a great human drama of today that ormss o~A w. nm-
-. aro of 1901 Yesterdays. Keystone cops, custaro PIE 'o'
DIV Mack sennett bathing girls, staged anew. .,.
See HOLLYWOOD as it was, and as it is. Great STARS 0 quay -
~ Nd ION Ameche. and great personalities OF yesterday me"
u,o conquered the entertainment world, IN a "eo
unu ,;rc,,,s of entertainment, all in technlcolor. -
80 Alc. Eave as a Mack Sennett bathing peauty. DC
- p, T,,rnin and the keystone cops; in siapstcK co"e"y
= a All Joson sing again "Kol Nddre' the o w"' -
the world. Here is the picture for you N e''iS'
.-a,a ron.a ~ today with a story a s great a S any ever Ha"eu
n" MATINEE MONDAY 315
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18

Cake Walk To Be Given
At West Wednesday
"A cake walk will be given at the
West School Wednesday night, jan
uary "a, beginning at 7:30 o'clock.
This Is sponsored by the p. T. A.
and the benefits will be used toward
paying on the band instruments.
Everyone Is urged to come and bring
a pocket full of nickles.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18

Jeffie Dodd Of Sails was here Sat
urday looking after business inter
eStS,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18

lion Ely Of Walden was a BUS
4 visitor here this week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18

e. c. Ihkker, Tulsa, Okla, anc
Raymond Wright OF Tyler Texas arr
here this week working on oil In
terests.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18

and Mrs. j. A.. Cade stopped
list for a brief visit after visit-
son, John Allen Jr, VINO
at Goodman.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18

Blanche MAusselwhite Of Jack
las a recent guest OF relatives
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18

M. ranpe case of the chinchila fetish, 1ralo"s 0aee
A.. eo,a,sb nstrumen that strangdes, crushes I'M vanisnes' ne
:. Do,n; tho arbaross of doom, with a woman in ove
-sot,ro and tbe $500 100000 British crown jewels thae Is III
.,rup;nv story of "The Adventures of Sherlock Homes
posn Rathbone plays Conan Doyles Famous ~ '"ei"'
Holmes. and Nigel Bruce is DR.. watson rm~
In the supporting roles are Ida Lupino' Nal Ai'"A
xuh,rn Henry Stevenson and E E. Give. :,
One OF the finest mystery dramas Of the year N M "' V"
a4e a thrill that you won't soon forget.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18

Mrs. J. L. Holmes and Mrs. Pitt
man Holmes went to Grenada toda,
to see their grand baby, who Is &c
riously i'll in the hospital there.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18

Junior Beethoven Club Meets
Saturday Afternoon
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18
STAR THEATRE

Charles Iaughton, m of the screens greatest character aceo.s
wn be Ger in his most colorful role a Squire Jenganan' the ms
+ocrat,c leader Of Engands most vicious criminal gang, IN -Jamaf-
ca Inn"
IN sunpot of Mr.. Laughton r Maureen OHara, q or1ihant
star Leslie Banks, Emlyn Williams, and Robert Newton.
M. Laughton plays a dual role, Lord OF the manor by Gay n
lord of murder by night.
NJ most amazing adventure drama of the year that for enter
..,rino excitement and continued interest, surpasses anything IN
recent months.
Saturday. 10th. ,o,u-e"
birthplace Of I~cebergs"
Cartoon"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18

Robert Cain of McAdams was greet
ing friends here Saturday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-01-18

Among those who attended cour.
at Lexington this week were M.
George Thornton, Walter Taylor, John
Edwards, Cicero Steen.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-12
Vance Hotel
In Greeting

\ welcome is extended by the
Vance hotel to its farmer friends tC
sell their tobacco and cotton in Hen
derSon. Accommodations for parking
are offered free.
AS good a meal as can be had ii
town is assured those who patronizt
the Vance hotel, and for those who
wish to remain in the city overnight
the hotel has large, coy rooms. with
comfortable beds and with hot anc
cold running water, and toilet anc
bath for those who desire them. A
warm welcome is assured 10 al
patrons. with courteous workers tC
extend themselves to the utmost fOl
the satisfaction and comfort OF
guests.
The Vance hotel is one of the best
known establishments in Henderson
Il is located at the corner Of William
and Montgomery streets, within {
block of three tobacco warehouses
and convenient to all the others as
we'll,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-12
Alex. Watkins
Sells To
Builders

Alex S. Watkins large store ana
wards is generally recognized as one
of the leading supply ccntcrS Tor
builders and building materials IN
this section Of the State. Starting
from Il modest beginning some SIX OF
eight years ago, the Watkins buSl-
ness has grown by leaps and bouhdS'
and has attracted Il large ana grow
ing patronage from the trade.
The establishment has Il complete
stock of new building materials Tor
contractors and for the fall lrade
generally. Elaborate preparations
nave been made to take care Oh every
need in this field.
Adopting at the outset the slogan,
The Place of Values" Mr.. Watkins
through the years has lived up TO
that claim, and has convinced the
irade of the advantage 10 be had by
buying from him. He handles COM
Dlctc line Of paints, NarnSheS, lum-
Der, building materials, builders
hardware, nails, lime, plaster, brick
heaters and everything OF TINS ma
turc that is needed.
Mr.. Watkins is Il booster OF Hen
derSon. He was born and reared
and has spent his entire life here,
and is widely known rs one OF
Hcndcrson's leading business men
His success and ability in his field
has been recognized by his election
rs president of the Carolinas AsSo-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-12
Southside
Drug Store
Serves Area

The Southside Drug Company, 10
Gated at 1916 South William street,
was opened twelve years ago to an
sWer the needs of that section of the
city for 4 modern. complete and
sanitary drug store, and the success
which has been accorded ii through
the years is proof that it has filled
this description fully.
The store carries a full line Of
drugs and drug sundries, including
cosmetics, tobaccos, candies and the
like, and does large prescription
business.
DR.. I. H. Hoyle is president of the
company, with his wife, Mrs. Mildred
II. HOyle, as vice president; and
Clarence B. White is secretary OF the
company and manager Of the store
and pharmacist in charge OF the
prescription department.
Mr.. White is widely known thro-
ughout Henderson and this section,
and is prominent and active in COM
munity and civic affairs. He is past
presiden. of the Henderson Lions
Club and has taken an interest IN
other organizations as well.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-12
Motor Sales
Agent For 6
Types Autos
Popular NJ axes of
Cars Sold and Service
Department A m on g
Largest and Be S t
Equipped in the State;
Has Used Car Values.

JTndiSuuted leadership in the au-
tomobile agency field in Henderson
and its trade territory IS accorded
the Motor Sales Company. which Tor
more than decade has conducted ITS
business Of sales OF new and used
cars and Servicing ot all makes ana
models on 4 high plane and thereby
earned the respect and confidence
of the motoring public.
Famous automobiles in all price
ranges are represented IN the new
car line Of the Motor Sales Com
panv. which Is dealer tor C2dIllac
LaSalle. OldSmobile and Pontiac OF
the General Motors Corporation line,
and ChrySlar and Plymouth ot the
ChrySler Corporation.
Practically every make and model
of popular cars may be found III the
used car department OF the tlrnl ana
q prospective buyer there may choose
among cars IN every price field. Each
used car offered has been carefully
reconditioned IN the company$ own
repair department and every car Is
guaranteed t. be IL represented by
the salesman offering I.
Equipment OF the service depart
ment-Which : >> complete and as
large 4 repair shop 1S may De totlho
in cities ct the size OF Henderson or
lareey-iS of the most modern type.
In the hands uf the skilled me-
chanicS employed III The department.
this equipment assures the car owner
OF the efficient and satisfactory work
done in the minimum OF time and
at 4 minimum cost. Only standard
parts are used IL repair work. guar
anteeing long trouble-free service
when the car is returned 10 the
roads
The Motor Sales Company also
speCializeS in body. fender and radia-
tor work and is equipped to repair
every JOB in this category. from re-
moving minor dents 10 rebuilding
complete wrecks.
T I. Gillian is the owner and OPP
orator Of the Motors Sales Company
and devoteS close attention to every
detail OF the management and op-
GRAFTON OF the bUSjue>$-One OF the
good reasons for the success Of the
enterprise.
/. Mr.. Gillian came 70 Henderson
more than ten years ago from War
rem county TO enter the automobile
field. and rapidly made himself rec
ognized as one Of the business lead
erS OF the city. He is known to the
trade as 4 man OF pleasing PERSONAL
ity. with whom il IS pleasure to do
business. and as one in whom Gus
toners may place the highest con-
fidence. His policy has always been
10 make sure that every customer is
more than satisfied with each trans
action. and this policy has been a
great factor in building his business
to its present enormous size and pro-
fitable status.
Since coming to Henderson, Mr..
Gillian has been active IN many civic
and community affairs. He is a past
president OF the Henderson Chamber
Of Commerce and has for a long time
been one OF the strongest hackers of
this community building organiza-
ton.
Associated with Mr.. Gillian in the
Motor Sales Company is a capable,
experienced. efficient and courteous
organization Of statesmen. who are
familiar with the cars they sell, and
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-12

Smart-colorful Tub fast and
long wearing prints.
Make your fall dresses and
save!
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-12

citation of Building Supply Dealers
in which capacity he is serving a
this time. He has been one OF the
most active executives the aSsocla-
ton has ever had.
In addition to his own business
NJ. Watkins is an official in the First
Presbyterian church in Henderson. q
prominent member Of the Henderson
KiWaniS Club and director Of the
Home Building & Loan Association
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-12

whose dealings with prospective GUS
toners are reflection OF the char
acter OF the management OF the in
stjtution. The same character is in
evidence in the men who are employ
ed in the repair department and in
the used car department. and in
every relationship Of the organization
to the public.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-12

March automobile sales IN the
United States ran to about 100000
cars.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-09-12
Optimism Is Felt
About Price Trend
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One)
est warehouse, is being operated TINS
season by four of the most able
warehousemen on the Henderson
market. c. J. Fleming, +. T. HULL
c. Brooks Turner and Lee {: Gooch'
A trial is all that it has ever taken 10
prove to their many patrons that
they can handle their tobacco quickly
and courteously, and at the same
time, secure for them the very Top
dollar for their leaf.
1t is impossible to name all OF tne
well trained, efficient SAFES FORCES
employed on the Henderson market
but you will recognize most OF mem
from past seasons when you orlllg
your tobacco this fall to HenoerSoii
your High Price Market
One of the most complete meteoro,
logical observatories in the W ,nIo
found by the Jesuits in the year lo'o'
SHANGHAI,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-22
BANK RESOURCES
Set new MARK
Total Bank Resources In
North Carolina More
Than 557 Millions

RALEIGH, May Fl. -H9- Re
sources of state commercial banks
set a new record for the annua
spring reports at $411,112,990.oe
March %, Bank Commissioner Cur
new P. Hood reported today.
Ten years ago March 27 the re
sources were $685. $50, 246.76, but
they dropped to a low of $l75'659'
727.35 on June 80, 1888, which was
less than half the resources llsteo
this spring.
The commissioner estimated total
bank resources in the state at ABOUT
1851 500, 900 March &c, using Deem
Der figures for national banks. "A
veal AGO of all banks were
s492, 427,5S5.95 March 29.
The resources gained $~54,977,237.4l
during the year ending March 70.
There are now 1874 state commercial
banks with 11S branches, compared
with 156 banks with 113 branches a
year ago.
Holdings of United states bonds
increased s11,35S, 900 during the
wear, and cash and items due from
banks increased s26,936,OO0. Real
estate held besides banking houses
decreased $372,S30.S4.
Checking deposits increased s19'-
6~1l,572.16, to s132,677,9 94.29; time
deposits increased 6,669,449.42, to
SIC. $50, OS0.97; and all deposits IN
creased s52,287,436.6S, the total be-
ing 1863, TAI, 593.29.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-22
Court Holds
jefferson Must Die

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, May 21.-
LR-Florida supreme court today
affirmed the death sentence of
Charles Jefferson, self-styled talent
scout who killed a Miami school
girl last fall after Turing her from
her home on promise of a movie
career.
jefferson was convicted at West
Palm Beach and sentenced to die
in the electric chair for killing
Frances Dunn, II.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-22
Peach Crop May Yet
Surpass 1895 Yield

ATHENS, Ca, May 21,'R-De-
spite the April 13 freeze south
Georgia peach shipments surpass-
ing the short 1889 crop were pre-
dicted today by the Georgia crop
reporting service.
The freeze damage was described
as heavier in central Georgia and
in north Georgia, bringing pros
poets for smaller shipments than
last year in those sections.
The northwest Georgia crop was
said to be almost a complete fail
ure."
Varying crop conditions were re-
ported in the Carolinas and Arkan-
Sas.