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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-25
Daily Dispatch Bureau
In the Sir Walter Hotei'
Rv HENRY AVERILL

Raleigh, May 25.-North Caroll''"
Democrats are today ending the first
roun6 of what has to date been the
onietest most gentlemanly guDef-
material campaign in the recollection
of the oldest inhabitant.
The mud singing and exchange Oh
rointed personalities have so far de-
creased in direct ratio to the multi
plicity of candidates. Perhaps even
as the square of the number OF can
didates: because it's certain that WIN
nearly twice the 1896 list OF Wou!o-
he Governors, there has been Ia less
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-25
Nebraska Senator, an
Independent, Says He
Does Not See GLOW
The President Can Re-
fuse" With Conditions
AS They Are.

Washington, May 23.---(APD
With more than majority Of Demo-
cratic convention delegates already
committed to President Roosevelt
Senator Norris. Independent, Ne
braska, said today:
Il do not see how the PrcSldcn'
can refuse another nomination with
conditions as they are"
Prior 10 Gcrmany'S lightning smash
toward the English channel, the
veteran Nebraskan had doubts that
President Roosevelt would accept
the nomination if it were rendered
him. He felt then that Mr.. RonSc-
Welt was permitting state after state
70 pledge delegates to him IN inc
hone of swinging this strength to
..another liberal candidate.
But now Norris believes the man
he has supported in the last clen !,
wears will almost have to run.
The crank and file OF the parry
want the President to stay IN inc
White House, he said.
Talk at the capital has concen-
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Lochner Sees
No Allied

Rv LOI'IS p. LOCHNER)

Aachen, Germany, May 25.-(AP)
During six days with the German
army in the war zone | have wit
messed probably the greatest mass
rng Of troops in history, carried out
10 the expressed amaZement OF me
Germans-With almost no lnterler-
ence from the enemy air force as
far as foreign correspondents could
see. :,
Every German officer will tel
you that the nazi army's last prog
ross was made possible only by per-
feet cooperation Of the air force.
wondered where the similar coOpcra-
ton by the allies air force was, bu'
| found no answer.
Nochncr. chief Of the AP bureau
in Berlin, toured the front with two
other American news mcn).
Our six days in the operations
zone left great questions.
Why throughout this time did VIC
never sec an allied plane during tho
daytime?
WHY were single bombcrs that We
heard but never saw in the carly
hours OF Friday and an air raid or
Aachcn last Wednesday morning the
only evidences to us Of the existence
Of the allied airplanc fleet?
During my stay on the front
travelled about 1000 miles and was
on hundreds of roads. All were
hacked with troops.
Imagine the confusion among
horses alone, not TO speak Of men
which one bomber attack on such
= street would have caused.
We kept straning our eyes 1ol
aIlied planes and saw none.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-25
Voters Write Verdict
To Lukewarm Campaign

ond promises to give the "govcrn-
ment back to the people"
The other Democratic candidates
are J, NJ. Broughton Of Raleigh, "A.
J. Maxwell of Raleigh Lieutenant
governor w. P. Horton, Of PlttSbofo,
Lee Gravely of Rocky Mount, Paul
Grady of Henley and Arthur SIM
mons of Burlington.
Robert H. Mcneil Of StatesVllle,
Iohn r. Hoffman of Burlington and
George M. Pritchard Of AsheVIllc'
The Democrats. besides governor
will nominate several state officials,
representatives from five congress
sional districts. and legislative coun-
~ and township officials.
Election officials c~;inatod the
vote would be about 45o,o22.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-25
Liner Sails TO
Bring Americans
From War Zones

New York. May 25.-(AP)-Unit-
cd States liner President Roosevelt
pointed her nose toward Ireland to-
day on wartime crrand Of state
after a tWo-hour delay Whl9 federal
agents carefully checked each Off
Ger and crcWman.
Under special instructions from
the State department, which author
lied the trip through waters norm
ally closed to American ships under
the neutrality act, the liner was
equipped to bring home up to LOO
American nationals from Galway,
ireland.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-25
BRITISH ADMIT
SITUATION IS
VERY SERIOUS
Authoritative German Sources Say Flanders
battle-ground Reduced by Two-Thirds Within
45 Hours; Fighting Continues on All Fronts.
(By The Associated Press)

The allied armies northern France and Bclgum-5OOOOO
to 100000 mcn-havc been trapped, the German high
mand declared today.
Authoritative German said today that the RechS
Of the had reduced the Flanders battle-ground in
which the allied armies encrced by tWothrs in the last
1S hours and predicted the surrounded units would be "wped
cut within week.
British military sources, asserting the position of the
allied armies in France very grave declared that "a CO.
crliracd allied cffcrt still can retrieve the SITUATION
The Frcnch who said they had reduced the PcronneBa
gap between 80 and 80 miles to about 20 miles wide
admitted naz bizkrcg ANTS still pouring through the
coastal plain alGrg the English Channel
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-25
Election Returns
10 Be Announced

Returns from the election will
be announced from the Daily Dis
pach office this evening as fast
as the several precincts arc heard
from. Reports will also be given
from time to time on the show
ing af the candidates for COVER
nor in tie State election.
The public is invited to be
guests of the Dispatch at this
election party, but are urged, beg
cd, plea ded with and admonished
please not to try to force into the
office, where tabuiatiOns are being
made and efforts under way to
carry on telephone conversations.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-25
Norris Joins FDR
Third Term Forces
Reports Say I. S.
Embassy Official
Held In England

Washington, May 25.-(AP)-
The State department declined
today either to confirm or 10
deny report that staff mem
Der of the American embassy in
London had been arrested IN
Scotland Yards drive on fifth
column suspects.
A dispatch from London
bringing word of the report
quoted embassy officials as say
ing Eve can make no comment
whatever
In response to questions at his
press conference Secretary Hull
declared there was ncthing nc
could say about the report. lic
declined TO say whether inior-
nation would be made available
later.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-25
Peru Shaken
By Earthquake

Lima. Peru, May 25.-(AP)-Rcs-
cue workers dug through hcapS OIL
debris in Lima and nearby Callao to-
dav seeking additional victims oil an
carthnllakc which rocked Peru yes
tcrdav leaving at least 249 dead ana
more that 300 injured.
The full extent Of the disaster was
obscurcd by crippled communIca-
tons. J
thousands were left homeless ana
the army hastily erected tents 10
shelter refugees.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-25
Gentlem,anly Campaigning
Nav Be Discarded In Second
Primary Race, AueriA Says

than half the dirty politics Of four
wears ago. In fact, there has been on
the whole almost none at all.
There is a strong possibility, how
ever. that this strange, broodlng calm
will not hold good if there IS a sec
ond primary as appears 10 be a
practical certainty
So far the rivals have bowed and
scraped to one another with the
ouaintessence Of politenesS, but with
five of the seven eliminated the re-
manning two are quite likely to come
down from this high and exalted
n1ane and do a bit of WalloWing in
the gutter, flinging charge and coun-
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Shippers To
Get Refund

....'n. May 25.-(AP)-The
..= 'nQa.: that scores Of ship
Florida. Georgia, South
North Carolina, and ,Vlr-
..# ,op much for refrigerator
n.tp.o reduced rates went
..o., June. 1899, and were en-
." Sc "r'.mds of 100000 to $780,
-" decision the railroads
." "'.mds on approximate
| car, shipped to destlna-
Ice "C,t as the Mississippi
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-25

WATHER FOR THE WEEK.
Fair beginning and near end of
week; showers about Wednesday
mr. Thursday: normal tempera-
turc except slightly below nor
NAL in north. portion first of
week.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-25
GERMAN "LOSSES"

New York, May 25.-thf--
At least half million German
soldicrs have been lost during
the last ten days, German
language short wave broadcast
from London said today. The
announcer, heard here by MIC,
said the estimate was made i'll
Paris.
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YOTTIIS CALLED,

London, May 25.-(AP)-Thc
British war office tonight called
for 18-year old volunteers TO
strengthen home defense forces
against a possible German in
VaSiOn.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-25
GiQatoh

FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
Mostly cloudy tonight and
Sunday: showers extreme north
east portion this afternoon.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-25
GEORGIA RFVOKES ALL
LICENSES OF ALIENS IN STATE

.. May 25.-(AP)-In an I'M
.s.r'-i move aimed at Fifth
r.~...." Governor E. D. Rivers
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Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
ORGANIZE MORE
BALL PLAYERS
Two Soft Ball Teams An
nOunce Members at First
Meetings of Season
PLAN FOR BIG SEASON

The Smyrna Athletic Associa-
ton met last Wednesday night to
discuss a program for the coming
soft-ball season. At this time it
was under consideration to affili-
ate with the Smyrna Business As
sociation, but no definite decisions
were reached. A meeting, of the
Athletic Association will be held
tonight in order to draw up rules
for the soft-ball league, according
to Francis Gebhart, the president.
The Wagon Wheel Soft Ball
Team held meeting Monday
night at which time the following
team was organized: Harvey J..
Pollen, manager; Guy Edmondson,
Carlton Smith, Nelson Slaughter
Harry Thompson. REILLY Weber
Ford, Frank Robinson,
James Burris, Ollie Loose, Fletch-
er Truax, James Truax, James
Messick, Leslie Pryor, Rhesa Wal
ton, Lloyd Gardner, George Thaw-
ley, Allan Moffitt, r. W. Campbell,
William Bodley, Howard Deakyne.
At the meeting of the Wilson Cab
met Corporation Tuesday night, to
the softball team for the
coming season, j. E. Wilson, Jr.,
was elected manager, with Howard
Green and Richard Keiser a as
sistant managers. Mr.. Ellery
Ward explained more clearly the
reasons the Smyrna Athletic Asso-
citation should affiliate itself with
the Athletic Division of the Busi-
ness Association. Wilson's roster
this year will include the follow
ing: Eddie Lovegrove, Walcott
Samuel Jacobs, Earl
Ford, Howard Lewis, Charles
Jacobs, Woodrow Marvel, George
Clark, Reynolds Stevenson, Benja-
min Seward, Richard Price, Rich
ard Keiser, Rip. Miller, Victor
Brown, Franklin Cook, j. E. Will
son, Jr., Howard Green, Ronald
Grier.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
TOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
SPONSOR COMMUNITY BUILDING

William Norris, Mrs. Myrtle Wade
George Thawley, Victor Ennis, DR..
w. c. Deakyne, Homer Smith, v.
Lay Phillips, Frank Robinson. This
committee represents Is civic or
ganizations in Smyrna. Several
new members, who had never been
to the meetings of the Association
before were present Tuesday
night. A Public Relations Com
mittee, proposed at the last meet
ing, was appointed by President
Creadick Ennis as follows. Miss
Agnes Wick, chairman, Mrs. Lii
liam Swain, Miss Hilda Deakyne,
Miss Helen Lewis, Mrs. Myrtle
Wade, Miss Beulah Ford, and Mrs.
Lena Douglas. Mr.. R. W. Camp
bell was elected director to fill the
vacancy left by Mr.. Lands Wilson.
A discussion was held in regards
to the erection of fioodlights on the
school athletic field for the pur-
pose of soft-ball games at night
No conclusion was reached, how
ever, and the discussion will be
brought up at the next meeting.
Mr.. j. Edwin Wilson suggested, as
a thought to be kept before the
Association, that Smyrna consider
the possibility of observing Day
light Saving time this summer.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25

The Smyrna Business Associa-
tion took a definite lead in spon-
soring the proposed Community
Building last evening with the ap-
pointment of a committee of 35
citizens of the Smyrna area, whose
immediate duties will include
drawing up definite recommends
tions as to the exact nature of the
project and the precise procedure
by which the fifteen interested
Smyrna organizations can best CO
operate in securing the necessary
funds. The committee is headed
by DR.. G. ]. Prickett, who is en-
listing the aid of all citizens inter
ested in providing suitable recrea-
tion facilities, especially for the
youth of the town. He will be as
sisted by the following: George w.
Wright, Davis H. Bell, Louis Caras,
DIR. r. B. Jones, William E. Mat
thews, Jr., William Kenworthey,
Elmer Corrie, Ellery ]. Ward, j.
Edwin Wilson, Mrs. Helen Potter,
Mrs. Lillian Swain, Lee Deakyne,
Ralph FAIRIES, John c. Mannering,
Wells FAIRIES, Richard Long, C. L.
Harmonson, Harvey G. Jones,
Glenn S. King. Joseph Ennis, John
C. Still, Agnes Wick, R.W. Slaugh-
ter, w. G. Roe, Jr., Harry Jones,
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
GRANGE OPEN
MEET TONIGHT
Plan Musical Program and
Flower Show With Dance
Music and Games
MIR. FLEMING WINS RACE

Mrs. Name Goldsborough, acting
lecturer, was in charge of the pro-
gram presented at the meeting of
the Smyrna Grange last Thursday
night. The program started with
the singing of "Smilin' Through"
by the entire Grange. Mr.. Edgar
T. Heinold gave a recitation and
reading, following which Mr..
George Blendt rendered a solo.
One of the new members, Mrs.
Bessie Bosom, entertained with
two readings. Mr. Arthur Moffitt
sang solo, and Mr.. Harry john
son told several humorous jokes
Miss Ruth Gooden rendered a song,
after which the Grange joined
voices in God Bless America"
Mr.. Fleming was again winner of
the attendance contest race, hav-
ing twenty members on his list
present. The monthly open meet
ing night will be held tonight. A
musical program and flower
show have been planned for enter
tainment. After the program is
completed there will be music for
dancing and games. On May End
the Kent County Pomona Grange
officers will be the guests of Smyr-
ma Grange, and will be in charge
of the program for that evening.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
MEET
HELD IN CUBA
WE. Matthews, Jr., Will Rep
resent Smyrna Rotary in
Havana Annual Rally
HELD JUNE 9TH TO 14TH

Mayor William E. Matthews,
Jr., a member of the Rotary Club
of Smyrna, and governor of Ro-
tary District No. 184, will serve
as vice-chairman of one of the vo-
cationaI craft assemblies at the
31st annual convention of Rotary
International, according to an an
nouncement received today from
the Chicago offices of Rotary. Ro-
tary's 1910 convention will be held
in Havana, Cuba, from June to
IA In addition to his duties as
vice-chairman of the vocational
craft assembly,, Mr. Matthews will
be the official delegate of the Ro-
tary Club of Smyrna at the con-
vention.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
CLUB HEARS OF
MEXICO TRAVEL
Miss Mary Shepherd Was
Guest Speaker at Century
Club Luncheon
NO MEETING TOMORROW

Miss Mary Shepherd of Dover,
state director of art, was the prin-
cipal speaker at the annual lunch
con held last Friday. Discussing
the topic, "a Trip to Mexico" Miss
Shepherd not only inspired her
listeners with a strong desire to
visit that country but also gave
some very practical suggestions
about best method of travel, good
places to stay and expense of trip
which can be made for less than
four dollars a day Miss Shepherd
herself spent six weeks in Mexico
last summer, going to Mexico City
by motor. Accompanied by ma
tive guide, she spent much of the
time in the country sections. I'm
touched by modern civilization,
these places afford an excellent
opportunity to observe the life and
customs of old Mexico. Miss Shep-
pherd brought back fine collec-
ton of native handicraft which she
displayed Included were baskets
in Mexican design, and several
pieces of hand weaving, including
the serape which is the costume Of
the Mexican Indian. There was
copy of a painting of Diego Riv-
iera, who is probably the best
painter of murals in all the Amer
icas. The speaker was introduced
by Mrs. George r. Miller, Jr., pro
gram chairman who also introduc-
and a slight fog, which persisted
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Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
SCOUTS BUILD
GRILL AT LAKE
To Hold Court Of Honor on
Monday Night; Memorial
Service on Sunday
HONOR MASON BAILEY

The Boy Scouts of Smyrna, un-
der the leadersip of Scoutmaster
Ellery ]. Ward and Assistant
Scoutmaster Earl Ford, are plan
ming to build large fireplace on
the new swimming beach under
construction at Lake Como. This
fireplace will be used by the Scouts
this summer in cooking hot-dogs
and roasting marshmallows, and
the troup will meet here regularly
as soon as the weather permits.
On April 29th, the Boy Scouts are
holding a Court of Honor in the
Scout meeting room at 7.30
o'clock. The families and friends
of the troup have been invited to
attend this meeting. This Sunday,
the Smyrna troop will conduct the
Allentown Boy Scouts, from Allen
town, Pa, to the Saint Peters
Episcopal Cemetery, at Duck
Creek, where q memorial service
will be held over the grave of
Mason Bailey. These services will
be held at IL o'clock. Mr.. Bailey,
who for many years lived in Ken
ton and was well known here, was
for a number of years Scoutmaster
of the Pathfinder Troop in Allen
town, where he did outstanding
work in Boy Scout organization
This troop of boys, between the
ages of 10 and %, are paying trib-
ute to a man they knew well and
respected.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Pratt Pass
Away Only Six Day Apart

Mr.. George E. Pratt, age II,
passed away at his home on Com
merce street at one o'clock Thurs
day morning after an illness of
several weeks. He was the son of
the late John w. and Sara E. Pratt
of near Smyrna, and had spent his
entire life in this vicinity. He
married Miss Anna Jones of near
Smyrna who survived her husband
only six days. News of Mrs.
Pratt's death came yesterday
wednesday, morning. She fell
three weeks ago fracturing her leg
near the hip and was moved to the
Homeopathic Hospital in Whining
ton where complications having
developed she passed away Wed
nesday morning. An only child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Elva
Greenwell, passed away several
years ago. Mrs. Pratt had no
near relatives. Mr.. Pratt is sur
vived by three brothers and two
sisters, John R. Pratt and Herman
Pratt of near Smyrna, and Perk-
ins Pratt of near Clayton; Mrs.
John Houston of Wilmington and
Mrs. Mollie Boggs of Smyrna.
Funeral services for Mr.. Pratt
were held at his home Saturday
afternoon at two o'clock with Rev
DR.. James w. Colona officiating.
Interment was in Odd Fellows
Cemetery. Services for Mrs. Pratt
will be held at her late residence
Saturday afternoon at two o'clock
with Rev. DIR. Colona officiating.
Interment will be in Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
DEMONSTRATION CLUB MEET
Entertained by Mrs. Kemp and
Mrs. Short; Making Slip Covers

The Smyrna Home Demonstra-
tion Club was entertained by Mrs.
Elwood Kemp and Mrs. George
Short at the home of Mrs. Kemp
on Thursday, April Is. In the
morning Miss Lillian Peterson of
the Singer Sewing Matchine Com
pany, gave a demonstration in the
making of slip covers. In the af-
ternoon she gave a demonstration
on Trapanto Embroidery and the
making of rugs, on the sewing ma
chine. A short business meeting
was called by the president, Mrs.
William Stats, who made an ap-
peal for contributions for the con-
troll of cancer, the members re-
spending favorably. After the
meeting adjourned the hostesses
served refreshments and a social
hour was enjoyed.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
ROTARY HEARS
DOVER GUEST
Past District Governor Talks
on Advancement of Thought
and World Improvement
EXPLAIN TREND OF LAW

Paul Burkholder, Past District
Governor of the 50th District of
Rotary and member of the Do
yer Club, addressed the Smyrna
Rotary Club last Thursday even
ing. Past District Governor Burk-
holder spoke humorously on his
views of thought, much to the ap-
proval of his listeners. The ad-
vance Of thought with time was
explained as it pertains to the
every day mode of living. The
trend and improvement in the
method of merchandising was Civ
en-. The course of law from medi-
eval times up to the present were
contrasted. The improvement of
the world at large was discussed
according to history and the prin-
ciples upon which good govern
ment is founded. The value of the
teachings of Rotary, if used uni
versally would be one of the
strongest influences in transfer
ring the attitude of nations, gov
ernments and men toward a world
of peace, according to Mr.. Burk-
holder. G. L. Harmonson respond
ed to Mr. Burkholder's address.
George o. Fearon was chairman of
the evening program. C. w. Hall,
president of the club, presided.
Visitors were: j. Edward Haines,
Penns Grove, n. J.; L. D. Shank
and William Mitten, Dover; Eu-
gene Shallcross, MiddletoWn.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25

Rev. j. E. Large to Succeed Rev.
r. R. Lytle at St-Andrew's Churca,

r. R. Lytle at St-Andrew's Church
The Rev. John Ellis Large, chap
lain and instructor at st. Andrews
School, Middletown, has been in
vited by the wardens and vestry of
st. Andrews P. e. Church, Eighth
and Shipley Streets, to become
rector of the parish. Selection of
Mr.. Large, who has been approved
by Bishop Arthur R. McKinstry of
the Episcopal Diocese of Della
ware, was announced last week.
Mr.. Large succeeds the Rev. r.
Ridgely Lytle, Jr.. who resigned in
April, 1889, because of i'll health.
Since Mr.. Lytle's resignation, the
church has been without a perma-
nent rector. At present the Rev.
Carl S. Smith of New York is act
ing rector. For the past several
weeks Mr.Smith has been incapac-
itated by illness.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
HONORED FOR SAFE DRIVING
Charles Missimer, Smyrna, Joins
lOO,OOO-Mile Club of Telephone Co.

With decade of safe driving
behind him, Charles A. Missimer,
local telephone man, this week
Joined the ranks of the Bell Tele-
phone 100000 Mile Club as the
Diamond State Telephone Com
pany's safe-driving organization
assembled for their third annual
meeting at the Hotel Darling in
Wilmington on Tuesday night. A
total of twenty members was
present. Each has met the clubs
rigid requirement of 10 years or
more of driving without causing
an accident. The older members
who were admitted to the club last
year and the year before were hon.
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