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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Southern States Declares
Dividend

A dividend of 6 per cent on cap
ital stock of Southern States Rising
Sum Service, a farmer owned and
controlled cooperative, has just been
declared by the board of directors,
according to Howard r. Brown,
Rising Sun, member of the board.
This dividend is in addition to
a per cent patronage dividend on
purchases, paid half in cash and
nalf in stock, and to a special cash
patronage dividend on fertilizer
amounting to $1,195.14.
The patronage dividend checks on
fertilizer are now at the Office of
the service; persons who used the
cooperative fertilizer program may
secure their checks by calling at
the cooperative. The volume of bus
mess for the year ended June 80
was $70,272.07.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Nazarene Camp Meeting

The annual Nazarene Church
campmeeting, near Leslie Station,
opened on Saturday, to continue over
two Sundays. More than 700 camp
ers are on the grounds. The attend
ance each Sunday reaches between
5000 and 10000. Three services are
held daily.
The Rev. DR.. H. v. Miller, gen.
eral superintendent, and DR.. Ray
mond Browning, district superin-
tendent of South Atlantic District,
are in charge of the various services.
Prof. John Moore of California, Is
the song director, and Mrs. B. H.
Maybury has charge Of the Bible
school.
The Rev. D. E. Higgs, district SUI
perintendent, is in charge Of the
camp.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
E IDS Life By Drowning

Mrs. S. Broughton Tall, of Stone
leigh, Baltimore, committed suicide
by drowning in the SusQuehanna riv-
er on July rs. The body was sight
ed by William Cursor, of Havre de
Grace. who notified State Police at
the Conowingo sub-station.
The body on being brought to
shore was identified by means of
papers found in an automobile park
ed on the shore. A watch and ring
were also found in the car. while
the woman's shoes and purse were
located on the shore.
Mrs. Tall was the wife of the pro-
gram sannotator Of the Baltimore
SYMPHONY Orchestra.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09

Miss Virginia ]. Leasure, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Leasure
of Glasgow, DEL, and Mr.. Leslie G.
Eklund, son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. F.
Eklund of Newark, were married
on Monday afternoon, July 20, in
st. Marks Church, Aiken, Md, by
the Rev. Charles Fraill.
The wedding music was played by
Mrs. Russell Foley, sister of the
bridegroom. Mrs. James F. Henniing
of Philada., was matron of honor.
Mr.. Micheal Wong of Newark was
best man.
The bride wore a poudre blue
crepe with white accessories. Her
corsage was of bride roses and lilies
of the valley.
The matron Of honor wore dusty
pink with dark blue accessories, and
a corsage of Johanna Hill roses.
A reception followed the cere-
mony at the home of Mrs. Russell
Foley at Aiken, Md. Mr.. and Mrs.
Eklund will live in Newark.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Personal And Social

Mrs. Edward Smith, of Bristol
Tennessee, has been visiting Mrs
r. C. Dodson.
Mrs. VIM. A. Reeder enjoyed al
extended vacation with friends al
Ocean City, New Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Ferguson
of Norfolk, Virginia, visited Rising
Sun relatives the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goldie Warren, OF
Baltimore, were Sunday guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Cooney.
Mr.. James Gamble, ST., and Mr..
Samuel Gamble and child, of Syl-
mar, visited relatives in Virginia
over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Sadler, of
Pennington, were recent visitors
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Brickley,
Plainfield, New Jersey.
Miss Verna Grason was Sunday
visitor of her brother and family,
Melvin Grason, near town.
Miss Marguerite Orr, of New
York, has been spending her vaca-
ton with home folks here.
Miss Helen Clifford, of Farming
ton, has just had as her guest Miss
Katherine Mullinix, of Dayton, Md.
Miss Cora Wiley, of Venton, N. j.,
and Miss Mary Fryer, of East Orange,
N. j., are visiting West Nottingham
friends.
Mrs. Ella Reese, and Mr.. and Mrs.
r. A. Granting, of Philada.. were
visitors of Miss Lidie Stewart on
Sunday.
Recent visitors of Mrs. Annie
Marshall and the Misses Reynolds
were Mr.. and Mrs. George Thomp-
son, of York, Pa.
Mrs. Edwin l.. Haines and son
Lincoln, left Rising Sun on Friday
for Cape Cod, Mass, where they will
enjoy an extended vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Brumfeld
and Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Brum-
field, of Ivyland, Pa, were Satur-
day visitors of Miss Mary Brumfeld
and ]. e. Brumfield.
Rev. and Mrs. j. B. Dickerson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas B. Rober-
son spent Tuesday and Wednesday
at Chincoteague Island, Virginia.
Mrs. Dickerson's former home.
Miss Arlene Brown, of Ardmore,
kPa., and Marshall Brown, of Indian
apolis, Ind, were visitors at the
home of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Elwood Brown, during the week.
Mrs. H. D. Mcclellan, who has
been spending some time with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil g.
Ewing, at the Bungalow, left on
Tuesday for her home in Pittsburg
Pa. She was accompanied by Miss
Virginia Barnes, of Woodlawn, who
will spend some time in Pittsburg.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
And The Rain Came

A heavy electrical storm that
swept this section Tuesday even
ing, slowed up the extreme hot
weather that had made all humanity
uncomfortable for days, and brought
rain,-rain that had been badly
needed for weeks by parched gar
dens, lawns and every growing crop.
The hot sun had baked the ground
hard and dry, and Tuesday even
ing's generous rain was the first
real soaking one in this section for
weeks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Bridge Opening Postponed

Several dates have been mention
ed, from time to time, for the open
ing of the new bridge across the
Susquehanna river between Perry
vile and Havre de Grace, only to
be moved further along.
1t is now authoritatively stated
the new span will not be open for
-raihc until August Is or later.
The delay in opening the bridge
mas been caused by the approaches
not being completed.
The toll for automobiles will be
20 cents per car with Communication
tickets being for sale at Is cents
per car.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Company E Leaves
For Camp

Seventy members of Company e.
First Maryland Regiment, under
command of Capt. Russell M.
Geore, and Lieuts. Harold Perkins
and G. Reynolds Ash, left Elkton,
Sunday evening over the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, for two weeks camp
near Canton, N. Y. At Wilmington,
they were joined by national guards
men from Easton, Centreville, Cam
bridge and Salisbury, Md, who are
also members of the First Maryland
Regiment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Auto Driver Held For
Death Of Pedestrian

Frank K. Hickey, aged u years,
was struck by an automobile while
crossing the dupont highway in
front OF the Delaware State Hospit-
al, Farnhurst, Delaware, on We'd
nesday night.
William T. Bouldin, 81 years old,
of Perryville, driver of the automo-
bile, is under $4,000 bail on charges
of manslaughter and reckless driv-
ing. Bail was demanded for his ap-
pearance at hearing before Mag
istrate Robert A. Barnes. Whining
ton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Cafeteria Luncheon At
Ebenezer

The Ladies of Ebenezer Church
held successful cafeteria luncheon
in the Community House, on the
church grounds, Tuesday; that was
very we'll attended and greatly en-
joyed.
The church is undergoing extern
sive improvement, including interior
painting and redecorating. The work
is in active charge of the pastor, Rev.
G. H. Atkins, who is skilled ar
tisan with the brush.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Mosinan--Moyer

Saturday, July 81, at 4:30 p. M,
in Nottingham Greensboro Presby-
terrain church, Miss Mary Elizabeth
Mosiman of Oxford, Pa, became the
bride of Clifford A. Meyer of Wash
ington, D. G. Rev. ]. M. Group. pas
tor of the church, oficiated. The
beautiful ring ceremony was used.
The immediate families and q few
close friends witnessed the cere-
mony. The young people were
attended by Miss Janice Mosiman
of Newark, N. j., sister of the bride
and by a young man of Washington,
D. c.. q close friend Of the groom
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
War Relief Drive Ends

Announcement has been made that
the national quota in the War Relief
Drive of the American Red Cross,
which came to close Aug. i,
had been reached.
The Cecil county chapter reports
of the quota of 5000 which was
set, approximately $500 had been
donated. The original quota set for
the county had been $1,000 but that
sum was later increased.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Want Wider Road

A delegation Of citizens accom-
panied by the Board of Cecil County
commissioners went to the Offices
of the State Roads Commission in
Baltimore to seek shoulders for the
road between Perryville and Port
Deposit.
The present road, delegates said,
is too narrow to handle the increas-
ed traffic on the highway. The State
Roads Commission offered to in
struct the state engineer to investi-
gate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Brady--Crothers

Miss Mary Margaret Brady Of
Baltimore, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Frank Brady was married
to Emerson Lane Crothers of Elk
ton on Wednesday, July 81, at st.
Elizabeth Catholic Church, Balti-
more.
The groom is the son Of Deputy
Clerk of the Court Emerson r.
Crothers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Repairing Dam At
ConoWingo

A large number of men are at
work ON the big Conowingo Dam
across the Susquehanna River, own
ed by the Philadelphia Electric Com
pany, making routine maintenance
concrete repairs to spillways.
Approximately so men are en-
ployed in the work, which is in
charge of two Philadelphia contrac-
tors. S. Norris Cement Gun Co.,
and Sauter and Schwartner Con-
struction Company.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Oxford Carnival To Open
With Parade

The carnival of the Oxford Fire
Company opens on Friday evening
of this week with parade of visit
ing fire companies. that gives prom
Use of being a large one. Companies
from Maryland, Delaware and Penn
sylvania are expected to participate
for prizes.
The carnival will be held from
Friday, August 8, until Saturday,
August II, and will be replete with
new features. A Mercury Deluxe
4-Door Sedan is to be given away.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Briefly Noted News

Cameron Bros. began the pack OF
sweet corn at their plant here, on
Thursday, of this week.
The annual Stubs family re-
union was held Saturday, Aug. 3rd,
at Penn Hill Meeting House.
The nomination of George Holm
as postmaster at Port Deposit, was
sent to the U. s. Senate for confir-
nation on Thursday last.
The cafeteria supper held on Fri
day evening last, by the Official
Board of the Methodist church here,
was we'll patronized, and over $40
realized.
Fire supposed to have originated
from a spark in the mill boiler de-
stroyed about 1000 feet of lumber
at the Bolts farm, causing loss OF
about $4,000.
The evening service of the Metho-
dist church was held on the spacious
lawn of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. M. Pogue
on Sunday. The theme of the guest
speaker was Evangelism.
Mrs. H. B. Crowgey of Elkton
Farms, located along the Elkton-
Chesapeake City road, carried off 10
prizes in the Jersey cattle classes at
the recent Harrington, DEL, fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Neff of Ward
Pa, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Miss Helen Neff, to
Mr.. Norman r. Taley, Jr., son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman R. Talley of
ELAN, Pa. The wedding will take
place in September.
While wading in the Octoraro
creek, at Kings Bridge, Pa, Emma
Jean Housekeeper, nine year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Housekeeper of Little Britain Town
ship, was drowned before help could
reach her when she stepped into a
deep hole.
John Johnson, negro, of Cecilton,
has been arrested and lodged in
Elkton Jail, charged with stealing
chickens from Jesse Hevelow, far
mer of Cecilton section. Marie Clark
a negress, was also taken into GUS
tody as being implicated by cook
ing the stolen fowls.
DR.. Ralph S. Andrews, of Elkton,,
who graduated in June, was one of
the successful examines who took
the examination given by the Board
OF Medical Examiners of Maryland
between June 1S and 81. He feceiv-
ed his license last week, and is now
eligible to practise medicine and sur
gerry.
The Rising Sun Lions Club and
members of their families held their
annual outing at Betterton on We'd
nesday afternoon and evening of
last week. Swimming, boating, bowl
ing, etc., were participated in, and
a splendid supper at the Hotel
Rigbie enjoyed. More than thirty
comprised the party.
The annual reunion of the McKin-
sey and Tyson families, many men,
bers of which reside in Cecil county,
will be held at Lenape Park, near
West Chester, Pa, on Thursday,
August Is. All members who have
changed their address during the
year, please notify Mrs. Stroups,
SIT w. Ninth street, Wilmington,
Delaware.
VIM. Snyder, ST., had the misfor-
tune to cut his arm severely on a
piece of rusty tin, Tuesday, while
working at Dinsmore & Bros. ga
rage. The wound required two stitch
es to close. He was given serum
treatment as precaution against
lock jaw.
A few days previous Mr.. Snyder
fell from the roof of building,
near Port Deposit, fracturing rib.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09

Wheeler & Grier. Realtors, have
sold for Mrs. ]. F. Foster, the at
tractive dwelling with about s acres
OF land at Colora, Cecil County, to
Mr.. Stanley Barrett Of Darlington.
Maryland. who after making several
improvements on the property viii
take possession ahogt August Is.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09

Given hearing before Trial Mag
lstrate G. Reynolds Ash of Elkton
On a charge of reckless driving.
DAIRY Weber of Arizona, was fined
800 and costs. In the accident that
occurred. Weber was seriously in
Jured and one person was the fatal
Iity that resulted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Todd--Blevins

Charles Blevins, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Blevins, and Miss Anna
Todd, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gardner Todd. Wrightsdale, Pa,
were married in Rising Sun We'd
nesday afternoon, July "a.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Grant--Johnson Reunion

The second annual reunion of the
Grant-Johnson families will be held
on Sunday, August 25, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Grant and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Grant, near
Leeds. Mr.. and Mrs. Howell John
son, Elkton, will be entertaining
most and hostess. Lunch win ba
served at IL O'Clock noon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09

Charles w. Richie and family
moved on Friday from Mount street,
to apartments in the Plummer dwell
ing, on West Main street. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Buck will occupy the
dwelling vacated by the Richie
family.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-09
Jones--Sexsrnith

Mrs. Ella Jones, of Washington,
d. c., and Rev. DR.. Edgar A. Sex
smith, former pastor of Leeds and
Bay View Methodist churches, were
married at Chestertown, Md, on
July "a. DR.. Sexsmith, former
president of tht Maryland Confer
ence of the former Methodist Pro-
testant Church, is now pastor OF
Rhode Island Avenue Methodist
Church in Washington. The bride
is sister of the late Mrs. Sex
smith.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-11-02
SAMPLE BALLOT
Official Ballot for Henderson Township Officers
INSTRUCTIONS


make ( mark in the circle the
other words for candidates Of different
(X) mark the circle
the voting opposite the each candidate
make (X)
candidates
YOU wish % then in the voting opposite the
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this ballot, and
aMnher
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-11-02

ing in drunken driving |; drunk driV-
ing, nit-run and reckless 2; driving
drunk and reckless II; driving drunk
and hit-run g; driving drunk and
Transporting !; driving drunk, reck-
less and transporting l: driving
drunk and after license revoked +:
driving after license revoked II; hit
and run l: hit-run and reckless / );
two OffenscS Of reckless 5; two Of
lenses of driving drunk and hit-run
|; two offenseS of driving drunk and
after license revoked |: two offenScs
Of driving drunk |: larceny Of auto
9; temporary larceny of auto |: tenn
pOrary larceny of auto and reckless
|.
Courts in Guilford were the most
active in revOcatiOns for October,
with 43.
Other leaders in order: 2-Walle
81: 3-Forsyth 25; 4-Watauga %;
5-Buncombe 81; 5-Mecklenburg
81: 7--Iredell II; 8-Alamance 16;
8-Richmond 16; 1O-New Hanover
ii; 11-CataWba 13; 11-Stanly 10:
13-Beaulort II; 13-Davidson -;
l3-Durham -; 16-Surry IL; 10
Wilkes II; l6-Cumberland II; 10
Alexander II; 20-Haywood 10; 20
Pitt 10; 20-Robeson 10; 20-Rock-
ingham 10.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-11-02
By MARIE BLIZZARD = D5H

She thought, Hes counting to ten
again"
He said, patiently, Only a
touch, nv dear Miss LIE Maze. We
now have ivory in the woodwork,
chartrcu,e in the satin Grapes. We
also have the dark woods and the
wood green of the carpet, We
MUST have a blend" He appealed
to Kit, What DO you think Of this
carEation?"
KIT got up from the piano bench
and inspected a swatch of stiff
aatin with Impractical eyes.
That's your department, Mr..
&ouic,s. If you say we need pink,
I 2uc&s we do. The colors don't
natter so much to me as long as
IS Ill spacious and comfortable.
i"e never had enough space in my
...o,' she concluded Wistfully.
Well, pink's q new one on me-"
Fran said witheringly. What
about them what-you-may-call-its?
These things that cost thirty-fve
bucks apiece" She sorted the cat
alCgs and. finding the picture she
sought, passed it over 20 Kit.
The Chinese fgurines?" Mr..
Scuires lan9uid voice took on an
edge of pain We do need them, l
think. The unframed mirror l see
over the fireplace won't blend with
out them. We can't-We really
caN't-lravc the mantle bare"
we can't. Indeed we can't. Can
we, ;1ranccS? We've always had
something on our mantles," Kit
said %rarcly.
"What would you do with the
pink and how much more would it
coSt?" Fran inquired, on surer
ground again.
Only Il spot. Two tightly drawn
satin pillows for the regency
lounge, think" He closed his eyes
to hide the pain there and said'
THE cost. as I've told you, is in
Guided in the estimate we agreed
upon"
"AI right" Fran begrudged.
But it sounds bedroomy to me-"
I'VE are designing this drawing
room for a lady," the decorator re-
minded her in a tone intended to
discourage further comment.
Fran was not easily silenced.
She said, "Ycu don't mind if we
have gent gentleman IN
it sometimes, do your
Kit looked up from the sketch
in her hand. Miscellaneous lights
danced in her eyes, but her voice
was solemn. 1--WE could have one"
she said. We could seat him on
one of the regency chairs."'
That's about all for today,
then, Mr.. Squires said in tone OF
linality. He AicSed a crumb from
his pear! gray flannel trousers and
returned & sheer handkerchief to
his purple-and-gray. plaid breast
pocket.
Fran gave him a black fedora.
How soon will the join place
be ready? These hotel looms are
cramping our style,
A fortnight, he assured her.
Kit took him to the door ara1
dressed the elevator bell. Make
f as soon as possible, please"
To Be Continued)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-11-02
SAMPLE BALLOT
Official Presidential Ballot
INSTRUCTIONS

J. TO straight ticket, make mark OK mar: Ha ,..
party you desire to vote for.
9 vote for the names candidates for President and 7
vote for Electors that party, the
Secretary
r YOU tear or deface wrongly mark this Ballot r..
another.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-11-02

that makes it the 'oeSt team Furman
mas had since the present coaching
regime has been here.
They ~;,y that the way the Fur
NANTES are handling the ball makes
It almost impossible for the oppo-
nert - follow and that invariably
the Palmetto Baptist Juggling the bal,
IS we'll past the ScrimmaGc line be-
tore any ol the defensive men can
find out Just who has the oval. Lii
tie Pepper Martin. the l+5-pomd
senior FROM Fair Forest. S. c.. him.
self is almost completely hidden by
the clever maneuverS and. - last
year. is .earcd greatly as . ball car
RED by the Woltpack coaches.
Martin WGS one Of The main
springs il The sensational game Of
last year. which State managed to
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-11-02
CHAPTER FOURTEEN

THE DECORATOR was a very
elegant young man. He was him.
self very decorative. arranged as
he was on the love seat with pre-
cisely the exact degree of languor
that contributed equally to grace,
comfort and easy reach of the tea
table.
Fran lie Maze, presiding with
some uncertainty at tina. table, eli
comprised every detail! of his elc-
gance with a dercely observant
eye. She relaxed the stjffened little
finger that pcotruded beyond the
handle of ner tcacup. curving it in
an effort to achieve tn graceful!
effect ne managed so easily.
Kit, catching the minute gesture
as she raised her eyes from her
music, smiled and bent her head
again quickly so that Fran could
not see her smile. II there vas
amusement dancing in her eyes as
they rested briefly on he former
dancing partner and present man
ager, there vas also reSDect in
them. She had little doubt but that
Fran soon would catch uD with
the social graCes momcntarily and
sadly lacking. This lack, coupled
with Fran's rather free speech.
were the only indications tina. she
had not been trained for her pres
ent stewardship.
The lie Maze adjustment to the
new life of the partners was more
marked than her progress III the
matter of physical change in her
appearance. Wary, shrewd, and
with an instinct for management,
Fran had gathered into capable
hands the threads that went into
the weaving of the pattern of Kits
career.
It was Mana Harris who had
suggested Armand Heller to coach
Kits voice. 1t was Fran Who had
lent a lowered ear to all that she
could learn about agents and Sc
lected Morris White to handle her
charge. She sorted the press agents
who had come flocking to them
and engage! wiry, enthusiastic
little Jimmie Ferris to blazon the
name of Kitty O'Reilly from coast
to coast.
On the subject of cooks and Sec
retaries she had put her foot down
Whats the matter with r.-y doing
something to earn my living? ]
can outcook any gal my size and
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-11-02
ART EXHIBITS TO
Pc OPENED AT UNC

Chapel rjIn. :,uV. On Sunday.
Novc.ebrr 3. TWO exhibitions will be
opened in Person Hail AIt Gallery
here and wi! continue on view until
November ~. One is an exhibition
OF American folk art. called the In
dNo ul American Design. lent by the
Federal Art Project in Washington.
The uthc is 4 distinguished collec-
ton OF French prints. ranging from
the 1911 through the 18th centuries,
len, by the Wesleyan University
pNiNt DnMnrtnCnt.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-11-02
623 Drunken,
Drivers Lose
Licenses
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
Iii the Sir Walter Hotel.
BY HENRY ANERILL.

Raleigh, Nov. 2.-Revocations Of
drivers licenses dropped sharply in
October as compared with the same
month last year. but as usual drunk
en- driving, alone OF in conjunction
with some other olfense, accounted
loL PARTIALLY 50 per cent of the total.
Figures released by the Highway
Safety Division set October revoca-
TONS at 543, compared with $50 for
October 1890.
Drunken driving, uncomplicatcd by
ouaef oftcnseS, caused 535 revOca-
tlohS; and IN conjunction with 9TH
efs was responsible for 623, or 94.5
per cent of the total
Other causes were: Aid and abet-