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Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23
LINCOLN


The Reverend s. L. Handy 81
Rrl ndywine Hundred Was Waiting
among friends here last week.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Haff and chill
dfen Of Wilmington we're weekend
guests Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J y. Hun aRd family
Mis and Mrs. John Donovan. ac-
eompanied BY MIR and Mrs. Harry
hunt boarded a Wilson Line steam
q at Wilmington for Rhfladeinhia
on Wednesday OF last week.
"A number Of our Local Grange
members attended the annual Sua-
sex County Pomona Grange picnic
atTrappe Pond on Wednesday.
Harry Belts and family, Mr. and
Mrs Murray Wyatt Mrs. Salsie Glen
daniel, Mrs. Lizzie Swain, Mrs sNiia
Martin. Mr.. and Mrs Roland Beide-
man spent Sunday at Oak Orchard.
Lemuel Shockley Of Townsend
spent the weekend with relatives
here. Nt
Miss Jennie PassWaters returned
home last Sunday after visiting rel
atises in Bayonne, NJ J., for a week.
Mrs, A. B. Donovan and family had
as dinner guests last Thursday, MIR.
aud Mrs. p @. H0usman OF CalifOr-
MA and Wilmington; Mrs. William
Bennett and Mr.. and Mrs. George
Bennett Of Wilmington.
Miss Jean Clendaniel OF Dover
and Edgar Clendaniel Of Wilmington
are spending their vacation with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry e.
clendaniel s. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Weatherly
were notified Saturday morning OF
the death of their son, Cecil
Weathsrly, who passed away earlier
that morning at West OneOnta, N. Y. 4
Mrs. Mildred Turpln of Philadel-
phia, is visiting with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Greenly and
fsmily for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. William .Keehe and |
children, Betty, Patsy and Joan Of
Woodbury., N. j., and Mr.. and Mrs. /
Henry Roach Of Milton were town
callers on Saturday.
Miss Edith CardWell of Whining
ton has been visiting her grandpar-
epts, Mr.. and Mrs E. N. Donovan
for three weeks. On Saturday she
was Joined by her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Cardwell, with whom
she returned home on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Gordrey Case Wis
ited Mr.. and Mrs, Walter Stevenson
over the weekend at the latter's
cottage at Slaughter Beach.
Jerome Herman left Monday NOR
ming to visit with relatives in Los
Angeles, California. -
The local chapter Of the All Club
sponsored a Moonlight Cruise" for
its members on Friday night. Those
to enjoy the ride from Wilmington
to Philadelphia and back were Mrs.
SatteFfeld and daughters,
Eleanor and Norma, Audrey Wisse-
man, Lorraine Beebe, Harriet War
rem, Virginia Campbell and Robert
Mrs. Nellie johnson Brooks Of
Pa, called on friends
lere last week.
Mrs. Caddie Beideman Of Philadel-
5hia, is spending the week with her
sister and brother-in-laW, Mr.. and !
Mrs. Murray Wyatt
On Monday Mrs. Beideman had as
yuests, Mr. and Mrs. Horace West {
lnd SON and mother, Mrs. Annie West
# Yeadon, Pa.
MIR. and Mrs. L. A. Ryal Of Sal
sbury, Nd, were the guests OF Mr..
nd Mrs. Henry Cook on. Sunday.
Services Sunday, August 25: {
Church school at IL a. M
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23
MILLSBORO


Miss Madelyn Rose is visiting Gladys
Williams at Rehoboth.
MIR. and Mrs. John ]. Williams spent
part of the past week IN Philadelphia.
. Mr.. and Mrs. Carleton Lingo and Mr..
and Mrs. Clifford Cahall and daughter
have returned from a trip through the
New England States and Canada.
Miss Barbara Mitchell is visiting
Louise Williams at Rehoboth.
' Misses Virginia and Louise Williams
OF Philadelphia, are spending the month
OF August with their grandmother Mrs.
H L. Barker.
Mrs. E. E. Carey is spending this
week at cean City with Mr.. and Mrs.
+. s johnson.
Raymond Lingo and family are va
cationing at Oak Orchard.
Mrs. Matte N. Shockley and sister,
Mrs, Wiley. with her son. Virgil Wiley.
are stalking a boat trip from Philadel-
phia to Boston.
Bliss Blanche S. Williams is visiting
her brother in Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. =. c. Wharton left
Thursday for a three day trip to thu
New York Worlds Fair.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23
Lay-Away Plan Convenient
Way To Buy

The Grant Company's Lay-away
Plan enables customers to have GER
tain articles such as apparel and
toys held for them on the payment
Of a small deposit The balance is
paid at their convenience.
A record is made Of each payment,
and the article is turned over to the
purchaser when the last payment Is
made.
This plan is particularly popular
with shoppers who have large Christ
mas gift lists There Is no additional
charge for this service SER
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23

Ar and Mrs. Charlie Knox Mr. and
Mrs George Grogan OF GEORGETOWN
spfnf sunday evening at Oak Orchard.
MI. and Mrs. Earl Steele were recent
guests OF his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Steele. near Long Neck
Mr.. and Mrs Marvin Martin have
returned to their home. IN Harbeson af-
Ter several weeks visit with their
lanehter, Mrs. David Pepper at River
dale Beach
Ne and Mrs Fred s. 'fsayntef Of
leeEee spent Sunday with their daugh-
ter ana son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs, Earl
Rust Of Oak Orchard.
-. Johns Sunday school held its
anilua. picnic at Riverdale Beach last
saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23
SaIesWOmen Receive $1,000 i.
After 20 Years Service

Continuing even through the de-
preston years, it has been a prac-
tice OF the w. T. Grant Company to
reward saleswomen who have been
with the company for 20 years with
IA check for $1,000. The presentation
is usually made at banquet attend
ed by company officials and employ
.ees of the store.
Forty-one 1000 checks have been
presented since the first in 1929, the
cOmpanys 23rd year.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23
WARWICK

Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey BYasure are re-
ceieing CONGRATULATIONS at their bone
born August q
NJ and Mrs. Wilson Boyer Of George
tqWp. attended The boat RACES az Oak
Orchard last Saturday afternooa be-
tween the Lewes Yacht Club and the
IfdiaA Rirar Ciub.
AIRS Nina Mumford anc Franddausy-
ter, Nancy Lee Willis. of AVyomiugs are
the guests 81 SLr and Airs. Z. z Bliz-
zafd this week.
Aff. and Mrs. r. a. Short spent last
week at caFey's Camp
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23

Mrs. Grace Parson spent Wednesday
WITH Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Esham near
GCmhorO
Or. j. X. Wilson Of Wilmington IS
spending the summer At his cottage on
the Indian River
Mrs. Clifford Lingo was Georgetown
visitor on Thursday afternoon Of last
week
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23

. A FEW DOLLARS spent in plant
ing shrubs and trees around your
home place shogldiimake that place
look thousand dollars more val
uable IN a few years
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-23

Frank Thoroughbred, Alton Thor
ouekgood and family spent last
week with relatives at Lima. Ohio.
Joseph Ruth visited Johns Hop
kins Hospital this week for treat
ment and will spend the weekend
in Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1940-04-22
APARTMENTs FURNISHED.

FULLY, TAsTEFUILY. FURN APT.
nster Rsn: zS asSy p sa apt . isnRs s421 sea
FRANCIS SCOTT KEY APT.-HoTEL- a0th
bath; ds;: $s l or 3 persons: week. sis:
se.n nssIa su!n se0 s.t u s4as service TT'sid'ir''
WYATT APTs.,. 1870 GA. AvE.--Liv
Also 1926 18th St. NV. -' Wv NV
DoWETowN-2 RMS. KITCHEN, BATH,
Sds 5ys at neW AT
go go nUTTERNuT ST. N.w.-ENTIRE
conv. location: couple. Georxia s079.
Mr., 10th AND KALORAhdA RD.-ExCEL.
lent lent location; lovely newly furn. liv.-bed-
Ist A.; EXPOS sss 80. Hobart tiis s45s. Ds'n'
BOND APT. 1880 NEW HAMPSHIRE
ssfb sYs nEM Er;oaoir rooms KITCHEN dnette and
semi private bath End door. S.~ See manassr MMs.
SOME FREE RENT-3 RMS, K. AND B.;
a1esly me- furp no only $is5o weekly incl elec
Phone Me. s731 to Z pm.
I73s 18th sT NV. WALKING DIS
shower: gas. electric refrigeration: SAT so
INV ST. N.W:-ENTIRE SECOND FLOOR,
bath Hdnt, V,nE r90m kitchen priyate
nad rsai sn poTsh a 9oh aRos LARS. aAGH
reasonable rent 81.
PARK LEE. 1880 PARK RD,-ExcEL
dressing rm. dinette. kit. bath shower
Frigidaire. elev. Hobart 749s
DUPONT S.,,t CIRCLE VICINITY = FIRST
also one room, kitchenette, private bath
second floor: Frigidaire. 1910 21st NV
THE MARLYN, 5000 Both ST. NV
Beautifully. furnished Groom apt air
conditioned building. EN-. 07O0.
zoos 18th ST, NV BEDROOMS. LIv-
ing room and kitchen. ia. 9O15
rooms, Kitchen. refrigerator, bath. gas,
elect. heat: couple desired: reasonable % .
1907 G ST. S.E.-Large room and kit ;,
nicely furn.; clean front apt; conv. transp
elec refrg.; adults; reasonable.
1860 COLUMBIA RID. .NW.-ATTRACTIVF
pedrm Kit. sink, range. Frigidaire. SS wk
iee 'front.' Ink. 81: quiet place.
FURNISHED 2-RM APT FOR Ink.
$500 weekly. 23l Sth st. Sc.
BEAUTIFUL BACHELOR APT; NO COOK.
ing; ing mod furn.. French windows; exclusive
apt house: SO week. DU. 1000. Apt 436
1908 n: H. AVE, NEAR WASHINGTON
Circle-.Beautiful studio room. kitchen
MOD. furn.. laundry privileges: $3.50 to
Ss week reimbursement S6 to 81. Some
| free rent.
1914 NEWTON ST. Nw.-2nd FLOOR; !
| cluded; $50: adults
313 9Th ST SE-LARGE FRONT ROOM
| and kitchen: newly decorated; attractively
furn.: reasonable: adults.
Evening star., 1940-04-22
APARTMENTS FURNISHED.

AVAILABLE FOR oCCUPANCY-5-ROOM
apartment, including living room, dining
room and kitchen on 1st floor; or s
bedrooms and bath on end floor; ample
closet space. For information. Call AT
LANTIC 940o. or National Os56
1913 QUE ST N.w.-LARGE ROOM AND
KIT, nicely furn.: white range, sink, refg.
lnner-sprtne mattress; $40 wk.
321 B ST. S.E-TWo ROOMS; SINK AND
FrigidaiTe; Frandi.n s,s g wk,; "a blk car line.
THE FERDINAND, 3Is EAST CAPITOL
bath: End f. back '''' '''' W.
OFF MASS. AvE.-3 ROOMS, KIT, HEAT,
gaS;,, gas, light nH, furnished, s1I week. Re-
aO5,n aO5G QUEBEC PL. NV. usth AND
bed apt. ami. s42 so. IA. 71oi' %.
ARGoNNE,. 10th AND COL. RD.-sUBLET
sdd;ns as1, X lob b and foyer until Oct, SO.
21st AND F SITS NV OR GENTLE
men n1,s1, to sublet or share apt. ME. 3514
401s GEORGIA AVE. N.w.-LARdE
room, private bath and private entrance;
kelvinator: closet kitchen; 81 week.
nss5 nicsIv MGMRoE f1yR;s5 ST g,W-ENTIRE FLOOR:
Frigidaire. gas and cleo, includes all. 23'
1916 18th ST NE-3 LARGE ROOMS
and kltchen, private bath. Call Mich
8 ROOMS, ENCLOSED PORCH, FRIGID-
aire, seml-pyt bath. garage SH 1851
No. IL Westmoreland ave, Tx. PIX, Md
Evening star., 1940-04-22

700 N. GARFIELD ST, Arlington-Large
front room and board, S35; room with
breakfast. S25. Chestnut 1870.
ROSsLYN-With employed young couple;
clean room. new bedroom suite. next to
bath. for two employed young ladies; radio:
S22.50 for 2: conv. transp. 2024 N. Moore
St, Ant. TO- 24s
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ROOMS WANTED.
ROOMS WITH BOARD

YOUNG LADY desires furnished room. pri
vate bath; refined Jewish home; NV
section. Box 3l2-A. Star 2I'
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ROOMS FUR. 8 UNFUR.
SUBURBAN ROOMS.

1910 ROSEDALE ST. N.E-New home
all modern improvements: reasonable.
Evening star., 1940-04-22
MOVING. PACKING 6 STORAGE.

SUPERIOR FACILITIES for storage. NOV
ing or shipping furniture or merchandise
METROPOLITAN Warehouse Co.. Hobart 06s2
MOVING?-Eliminate all worry all risk
Merchants accepts full responsibility
Padded vans Trained men Low rates
Call Merchants. National 5000
Evening star., 1940-04-22
BABY CHICKS.

A SPECIAL Low PRICE-s6. 90 a hundred
on 1000 chicks for Wednesdays hatch;
the best only. j. B. Henry, East Falls
Church, Va.
ROCKS R. I. Reds. White Leghorns. $3.50
per 100. Conkey's feeds James Feed store
619 st. NV Metropolitan 0Os9.
BLOOD-TESTED BABY CHICKS, brooders.
equipment. feed and remedies r. W.
Bolgiano & Co. All N. Y. ave. ne. All,
5411. 607 st. NV. Natl. OO91
Evening star., 1940-04-22
ROOMS FURNISHED

WANTED YOUNG MAN share room with
another; twin beds, beautiful home; $3.50
3614 14th ST. N.E.--Laree. double room
for gentlemen, close to bath; convenient
transportation: reasonable.
1923 18th ST. NW.-Lge. rm., Q expos !;
new furn.: twin beds; home -conven.; conv.
car. bus, 14th shopping center. CO. 5639.
1929 ST. N.E.-,Larse, comfortable
front room, pvt. shower bath; conv
transp.: c.h.w.; reas. Atlantic 1927.
44o4 ByTTERwoRTH PI,, NV, Tenley-
town-Nicely furn. rm.. suitable for 2; men
preferred: 81 wk. single. Emerson 1889.
1916 18th ST: N.w.-Attractiye, newly
decorated 2nd-foor room adj bath; cool
for summer quiet; walking distance.
7709 ALASKA AVE N.W.-Front room;
private home; uni. phone; express bus.
Taylor 3944. 22s
DUPONT CIRCLE. 1889 19t.l st. NV
Basement. attractive, private entrance.
semi-priyate bath. shower: reasonable.
1920 HARVARD Nw.-sleepinE room. S4
weekly; housekeeping room. next to bath,
s. wk. See mgr. Ant. II.
DOWNTOWN HOME APT:-LEe. rm.. south-
ern expos.. with closet. Reasonable. Metro
politan 6Sxe.
Evening star., 1940-04-22
BOATS,

OUTBOARD MOTOR, 6 h.p, twin-cyIinder.
LOOKS and runs like new: sacrifice, $40.
Call Hyattsville O254
CABIN BAY BOAT, Al FIT.
canvas Enclosure. 96-h.p. Chrysler marine
motor: new motor. driven only $50 miles;
boat fully equipped including life preserv-
ers; Must sacrifice for the price of the
motor. Box 2a0-A Star.
Evening star., 1940-04-22
FARM & GARDeN

DORMANT POT-GROWN
AZALEAS.
25c. Soc, 75c AND UP, AT
LEY'S NURSERY
CAMP SPRINGS. MD. CLINTON 24-J, 2e'
Evening star., 1940-04-22

UPPER NORTHWEST BARGAINN PVT.
bedrooms, 23,ft wide Colonial brick; beau
new inlaid linoleum, etc; gas heat. This
home has been ,redecorated in tasteful dec
orations and should appeal to the conser.
yative buyer. A sacrifice at $3.50. To
inspect call Mr.. Parker, BEITZELL DI.
300. or RA. 4453 evenings.
A DELIGHTFUL DETACHED BRICK HOM6
In Barnaby Woods containing three bed.
Seep, beautiful trees: S11,600 THOS L.
PHILLIPS. Woodley 1900 until Pm.
351S Conn =
Evening star., 1940-04-22
HOUSES FURNISHED.

5-ROOM. NEW BRICK HOME IN MARY
land. near Mass. and Western aves May
l or / 3 to November l. WI. 7S13-J.
NORTH CLEVELAND PARK-DETACHED.
bedrooms, 2 baths; nearly new: large
yard. May Is to Sept. 30 Emerson 9342
JUNE 15-SEPTEMBER Is; GEORGETOWN
DETACHED. porches, 5 bedrooms baths
no linens: 500 mo. MI. 1882
CHEVY CHASE, MD.-DET. 3 BEDROOMS.
ga paths cool, quiet; screened porch: Juns
l5-Sept. 15; adults. Wisconsin 2323-J
ATTRACTIVELY FURNISHED GROOM
insulated house. Cleveland Park section.
Fenced yard porches, garage. Entire sum-
mer Call Emerson 5145.
WOODLAWN VILLAGE, VA. =. 5-ROOM
bungalow. corner lot, ami: near bus;
$1,000. OWNER, NE. O5AO. Apt. Al
Evening star., 1940-04-22

ALMOST NEW-GLoVER PARK. 2a20
39th pl. n.w.-3 bedrooms, baths sun
room. recreation room; air-conditioned; ;
very economical to heat: built-in garage;
So so. To inspect call COOLEY BROS,
Evening star., 1940-04-22
ROOMS FURNISHED.
(Continued.)

DOWNTOWN, 2O23 N ST. NW.-Lge. sgie.
rm.. next bath. 2nd f.; newly dec, In. :
Spr matt; Govt emp; S1S mo. DU
Evening star., 1940-04-22
Near Roosevelt High
In pefu,orfh

lA4K cAFRITz Dist. $3.50
Evening star., 1940-04-22
APARTMENTS WANTED.

WANTED, SECOND-FLOOR APT.
rooms kitchen. bath: in downtown busi.
ness section, with heat and hot water, for
ONCE and living quarters Two in family
N0' IINKiNs LIN ms coei ger 1Bsa Bea'f Fl ST NV
Evening star., 1940-04-22
COOPERATIVE ApTs. FOR SALE.

5 ROOMS, BATH TLDEN ST, OPPOSITE
Bureau of Standards. Sc. and west expos
separate kitchen entrance: will rent See
by appointment only. Woodley 6116.
Evening star., 1940-04-22

122 10Th ST S.E.-2 LARGE ROOMS,
kitchen, shower bath, oil heat, hot water.
Frfeidaire. adults
Evening star., 1940-04-22

17l1 NORTH CAPITOL ST. LARGE
rooms, kitchen, private bath, heat. S34
NEAR LINCOLN PARK. 23O 9th ST NE
rooms. kitchen. semi-private bath: con.
Nenient TRANSFORMATION: X3h
Evening star., 1940-04-22

700 VIRGINIA AVE. SE-5 ROOMS.
kitchen, bath. Arcola heat: S45 90. LLOYD
r. TURNER. 600 1th st sX o3s
Evening star., 1940-04-22

THANKSGIVING up to 46R during our
spring piano sale on floor samples; demon
Strated and slightly used pianos. Spinets,
$1d7 up. Grands, $1s7 up. SO down
delivers. years to pay. DI. 1924
Evening star., 1940-04-22
MOTOR TRAVEL.

los ANGELES, CALF. LOCAL COUPLE
new Chevrolet Dupont 1898.
Evening star., 1940-04-22

Continued On Next Pa0o.t
Evening star., 1940-04-22

WANTED YOUNG MAN share room with
another. twin beds, beautiful home; $3.50
Evening star., 1940-04-22
HOUSES UNEURkIsHEp.

S65 Mo.-54o5 N. H AVE. Nw-s R, 2
D., porches, coal furnace; near good
Grade school KEY at 5716 18th
412 ONEIDA PL. NV. IN MANOR PARK
,-Semi-det., 4 bedrms., baths. garage oil
heat. redec., SIS. OWNER, CO. 1913
5721 18th ST. N.W.-FOUR BEDROOMS
two families Rent, S65 90. Apply HIM.
MELFARB PROPERTIES, 474 st. NV.
Evening star., 1940-04-22

RADIOS Q75). all makes; sell for storage
sacrifice, So each 626 N Y. ave
Evening star., 1940-04-22

| DOWNTOWN-THE GREYSTONE S15 18th
| St. n.w:-IivinR room, bedrm.. kitchen. di-
| nette, bath; Frigidaire on house current.
CONCORD APTS.-LARGE, ATTRACTIVE.
| cool, 3 and room apts. Fireplace and
Evening star., 1940-04-22

1899 Conn ave.-Large comfortable rooms
with Simmons inner-spring mattresses:
singles with running water, SS75 Wk up.
doubles. $1,000 wk. UP: with pvt. bath. sin.
giles. S12 80 wk. up: doubles, 1880 wk. up
COLORED-12O 8 st. n.w-Nicely fur.
nished single room for lady: convenient
trapsportation
Evening star., 1940-04-22

3I05 DOUGLAS ST. NE JUST OPP
Bladensburg rd.-2-story and cellar tile
bung allow; detached: rooms and bath.
hardwood floors. cleo, h.-vh Rent re.
dueed to S50.s5 per mo.
Evening star., 1940-04-22
APARTMENTS SUBURBAN,
BOULEVARD APIS

ALEXANDRIA, VA
$40. living room and
bedroom full dinette and kitchen. dress
ing rooJr and bath. Furnished at slight
additional cost.
S59.5O-2 bedrooms. large living room,
dinette, kitchen and bath
Apply resident manager or phone Tenn.
2 blocks south Of last traffic light on Mt,
Vernon blvd, left hand side Of street
Evening star., 1940-04-22

RADlO-PHONOGRAPH R. c. A. Victor
| U-l0 used . few months. Phone Wood
Evening star., 1940-04-22
HOUSES WANTED TO RENT.
HOUSES FOR SALE.

DETACHED. UNFUR., 4 BEDRMs.. B.
or equivalent; auto. heat; gar; mr. WilsoI
High. About S75. Box Coy Star
Evening star., 1940-04-22
BRAND-NEW
22O9 MASS. AVE NV
CLUB MERIDIAN,
Wesley Hall and Anneyee
14O1 18th ST NV

town room and board accommoda ations. Ex-
cellent meals, comfortable and attractive
rms; moderately priced. District 1900
Evening star., 1940-04-22

Vacancy for lady. Front basement
studio. for 2 or 3 men; pvt bath: excel
meals.
Evening star., 1940-04-22

PIX. Md to 8 rm kit. bath, porch
apts. Lovely as can be. Only left
Evening star., 1940-04-22

1874 C ST. Me- RMS. KIT SEMI
pvt bath: heat, gas, elec.. Frisidaire furn. /;
Evening star., 1940-04-22

THE LAMBERT, 1871 LANIER PL. (NR.
18th and Col rd0-Cheerful front, ex-
posures, modern apt. bldg, 2 bedrooms.
large living room. kit. bath. $3.50. 24'
1715 B ST. SE.-2 ROOMS LARGE
kitchen. semi-private bath heat, light.
gas: newly decorated: adults
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-03
Flood Danger
Believed Over

Wilkes-Barre, Pa, April 3.-(AP)
The threat OF disease, dread after
math of disastrous floods, stalkea
weary riverside communities in east
ern Pennsylvania today as high wat
ers subsidized and the first of thouS-
ands of refugees returned home.
The streams recession was general
from its headquarters in New York
State south to Chesapeake Bay. At
the two hardest hit areas, Wilkes
Barre and Sunbury, the river crest
ed TWO and six feet, respectively be-
low high marks of the 1886 flood
A new hazard was created in Kin
ston, across the river from here,
when two 8,000-gallon gasoline
tanks were toppled by the current,
spilling gasoline over the flood wat
ers. National guardSmen and firemen
stocd b" to card against the out
break Of flames. =,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-03
No Pay Cut
For Hill
American Tobacco
CO, Management An
nounces Stockholders
Approval of Salaries.

jersey City, April 3.--(AP)-Tho
management Of American Tobacco
Cnnpnny informed its stockholders
taday il bad won overwhelmingly
in an election to determine whether
there should be any change in the
conversation of its officers, includ-
ing George Washington Hill, presi-
dent
Paul Hahn. vice president. said
the company bad received proxies
covering "morc than 60 percent" Of
the voting stock and that Of those
proxies 97.08 percent were against
any change.
Lewis Gilbert, the minority stock
holder who led fight Is lower the
pay Of Hill and other executives. sat
in tho front of the room which
housed tho annual meeting. He
pointed ont t. Hahn that he. too, had
"Cc"ived many proxies but the tabu-
lotinn Of his voting strength was not
Immediately made known.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-03
Editor And
C,art0onist
Fined, Jailed
St. Louis Post Dis
patch And Two En-
pIoyccs Found Guilty
of Contempt for Crit
icism of Circuit Court
Action.

-. E.rrris April 3.-(AP)-The
PoSt-Dispatch was fined $4,000 and
two executives of the newspaper
were fined and given short jail sent
encC3 today by Circuit Judge
Thomas Rowe, who found them in
cOTt?n1pt Of court for cdItorlally
critici ing dismissal of an cXtortlon
case in his court
The individuals were Ralph Cogh-
lan, editor Of the editorial page, who
was fined 5000 and sentenced to 20
day. and Daniel Fitzpatrick, ma
tionally known cartoonist, 500 fine
and ten days in jail.
4 contempt citation issued against
Managing Editor Ben Reese was dis
missed on the ground he had nc re-
sponsibility for the editorial COM
mcnt.
Joseph Pulitzer, president of the
Pulitzer Publishing Co.. publisher
of the Post-Dispatch, appeared in
court 10 answer for the company.
Coghlan and Fitzpatrick we're i'm
modiately taken into custody by the
sheriff.
After Judge Rowc's decision. PIT
liter Issued 4 statement in which he
said "the issue will r carried to
the supreme count of Missouri"
Two editorials and cartoon,
which were the basis Of the cor
tempt charge, related to the dismis-
sal March 4 Of q $4,000 eXtortion
charge against State Representative
Edward Brady
The contempt proceeding was is
sued by Circuit Attorney Franklin
Miller at the direction and request
of Judge Rowe.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-03

Washington, April 3.-(AP) -
representative Of southern flue-
cured tobacco growers agreed today
to put up united front before men,
bers of Congress from leaf-groWing
districts in urging enactment OF leg
islation authorizing farmer cleo
ton on marketing control quotas en-
tending over three-year period.
At a session preliminary to a
meeting with Congressman, they
named J. E. WinsloW of Greenville
N. c., president of the North Caro-
lima Farm Bureau Federation
spokesman for the group, which al
so included representatives of bank
ers. merchants and warehouscmen.
J. B. Hutson, assistant agricultural
adjustment administrator who at
tended the preliminary meeting. eX-
blamed that Under the proposed leg
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-03
Subcommittee Unex-
pectedly Adds $685.
100000 For Rivers
and Harbors To Civil
Functions Bill of War
Department.

Washington, April 3.-(AP)- A
Senate appropriations subcommittee
threw Congressional economy plans
further out of joint today by lneX-
pectedly adding S25, 100000 for rivers
and harborS projects to an approp-
riations bill for civil functions Of the
War department.
Previously, the committee had
placed in the bill SIS, 100000 in funds
previously rejected by the House.
Chairman Thomas, Democrat,
Oklahoma, said the $25,000,000 add
tiGn was approved by 5 to 4 vote
and virtually completed the sub
mittceS work on the measure before
turning It over to the full commit
tee, probably tomorrow. The Slid
committee earlier in the week had
added 100000 for flood control
worI; and $4,000, GOO for third set
Of Panama Canal locks.
If the Senate approves today'$
$25 100000 increase, Thomas %alo,
funds will hc made available II start
work on about so new rivers and
harbors projects.
The subcommittee latest in
creavc raised tho tentative fatal OF
the civil functions pill to S70,0O0,-
600 above The Housc-approvcd APP
prcpria ton of S203,4I2, 567. This corn.
pared with budget estimates Of $780,
O82250
The House appropriations commit
tee, source of most of the session 5
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