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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-29
TTrIIT An Inside Picture OF Finon-
LlUH | ciol and Political America
BY RAY TUCKER
WASHINGTON

WASHISGToN-The -Wadsworh OIL VIII pass eohsieSs
10 signed by the president army worked out the scneo
ME for It's immediate administration Called seeetVe service o
execution u be lust that dependents will be exempt
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-29
Willkie Leads Roosevelt
By Narrow Margin in lst
Returns rom Pennsylvania

Actually, President Roosevelt
runs slightly better in Pennsyl-
vania today, the current Institute
poll reveals, than the Democratic
party did two years ago. The
states recent political trends have
been:
% Dem. % Rep
1886 Presidential
Election 80. $3.50 42%o
1888 q b e ma
torial Election as 81
July, 1899, Insti-
tute Survey =. 46 81
June, 1910, Insti-
tute Survey
(before con-
ventions) -. IS IS
Today's Institute
Survey $3.50. ~ 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-29
SUNDAY, JULY %

Adverse planetary aspects are
active today. After the morning
hours malefic influences are
strong. While the clergy is I'M
der benefie sway there may be a
tendency among the people to
rebel against fate. Agnosticism
may extend and strange cults
may flourish.
Business Affairs: Farmers,
stock raisers. fishermen and all
who supply food in any form
will have many calls upon them
to meet the demands Of starving
war victims. It will be largely
the work of the United tSates
to feed the hungry in Europe
and Asia. Relief enterprises on
an immense scale now Will be
launched and American business
vii contribute lavishly to the
needs of the poor and the suf-
fering.
International Affairs: Differ
enees regarding colonial claims
and possessions will cause trou-
bles among totalitsrian rulers.
Secret agreements will be dis
covered and will cause anxiety
to the United States. Upheav-
ais in Mexico also will be dis
turbing, although there will be a
lasting unity of purpose among
the Americas. Before the be-
ginning of 1941 amazing world
changes will be attained and &C.
cepted temporarily, as diplo-
mats seek ways to assure per-
manent peace.
Persons whose birthdate ii is
have the augury of a year of
good fortune. Special care in re-
gard to legal papers is enjoined
Children born on this day prob
ably will be brilliant in mind and
strong in body. They may be
stubbornly ambitious and able
to reach the heights of success.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-29

The words of wise men heard in quiet than
the cry Of him that ruleth among ools-Eccesases 917
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-10-24
Bulldogs Defeat Kinds;
Northwest Jr. Next

The Holmes Bulldogs defeated the
Kinds Eagles in hard fought game on
Branch Field score 1872. The game was
one of the best played this week in the
Junior College conference, and was the
best opening home game for the Good
man boys in years. Balcum scored both
markers for Holmes behind good inter-
ference. The play of McCafferty, Rich
ards, and Shotts was outstanding for
the home team.
The Holmes team exhibited a good
defense and versatile attack during
most of the game. Snyder and Catledge
made several runs netting good yardage.
Holmes will entertain the Northwest
Junior College on their home field next
Friday night, October 25th, and will
meet the Perkinston Eleven here in
a homecoming affair November Ist.
Plans are being formulated whereby the
Holmes student body will attend the
Wesson game there in November.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-10-24

and do much for the betterment of their
city. Miss Ethel MeBee, niece of Mrs.
L. E. Barr, is among the members, whose
picture appeared in the program.
Friends Of Mrs. b. W. Lipscomb and
Mrs. VI. J. Lipsey will regret to hear
that they are numbered among those on
the sick list last week.
Mrs. J. F. Williams accompanied Mrs.
C. W. Carr to jackson Friday where she
goes each week for pipe organ lessons.
Miss Bell Stigler and Mrs. c. W. Jones
joined Pickens friends for a trip to
Jackson to attend an officers meeting
of the Baptist church.
Mrs. d. 7. Ruff and Mrs. I. W. Car
son attended state meeting of the
American Red Cross at Jackson Thurs
day.
Francis Herbert was at home from
State College Tuesday and Wednesday
to have dental work done.
Mrs. Cornelia Dyer of Jackson is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. c. M. Rose.
Mrs. G. H. McMorrough has returned
from a visit with her son, Mr.. Gabe
McMorrough and Mrs. McMorrough who
are the proud parents of a baby son,
who has been named John 7. McMor-
rough
Mrs. E. NJ. Hooke Sr., Mrs. f. M.
Hooke Jr., and little son, Henry Erwin,
come up from Jackson for the week end
with relatives and friends in the city.
A group of the younger married wo-
men have organized Sewing Club to
meet once each month. The initial
meeting was at the home of Mrs. Lutte
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-10-24

Ellison on Friday and the following Of
ficers were named: president, Mrs. L.
Ellison; vice president, Mrs. Taylor;
secretary Mrs. G. Catron and
reporter, Mrs. Chester Reaves. Delight
full refreshments were served by the
hostess.
Miss Tommie Foster and Mrs. L. 7.
Foster with the cooperation of the
mothers of the young people in Tchula,
have converted servants cabin in
the Foster yard, into lovely recreation
place, called the "Playmore Cabin"
where the young folk play ping pong,
chinese checkers and other games. This
is worthy project, and will mean
much to Tchula's boys and girls.
Mrs. George Povall attended the lovely
shower at the home of her mother, Mrs.
K. c. Elmore in Durant, honoring Mrs.
Niles Ray, recent bride.
Friends here will be interested to
learn that John Howard Beall has been
transferred from the U. S. Forest Ser
vice to the Procurement Division of
the Selective Service headquarters in
jackson, and serving as assistant to Col.
Dolton
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-10-24
Jaycees Enjoy Demon
StratiOns In Chemistry

The Junior Chamber of Commerce en-
joyed fine meeting Monday night.
Prof. |. c. New of Holmes Jr. College
was present and introduced by DR.. r. M.
Stephenson. Prof. New showed many
interesting chemical experiments that
proved highly entertaining to the men,
bers. His demonstration was followed
by talk by Bud" Moore who related
the possibilities of Holmes county get
ting an airport, probably near our Jun
ior College where student training could
be done under the new government set
up. Manuel Applebaum was program
chairman for the fine meeting.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-10-24

A sizeable delegation of members Of
the local Business and Professional Wo-
mems Clubs is expected to hear Miss
Margaret Hickey. education chairman Of
the National Federation of Business and
Professional Women's Clubs when she
speaks in jackson, November z.
Lawyer, business woman, educator,
Miss Hickey is well known as speaker
and writer on practical problems Of pro-
fessional advancement for women. Miss
Hickey will be guest of the Jackson club
and business and professional women all
over the state will enjoy her talk.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-10-24
ROtarianS Win Over
Canton; To Be Feted

Having won the attendance contest,
Lexington Rotarians will be guests of
Canton Rotarians this afternoon at the
Canton Country Club. A sumptuous bar
becue will be enjoyed at 4:30 p. m. In
the early afternoon golf match will
be played between golfers from the two
clubs. This match is scheduled to be-
gin promptly at 2 o'clock
Lexington, with an attendance percen-
tage of 92.37 for the month of Septem-
ber, won from Canton, who had an av-
erage of 90.57.
The Lexington members jubilant in
victory, are planning to show their fell
low Rotarians of Canton just how good
our attendance can be. Thirty odd
members have registered for the trip
to Canton, fifteen or more will play
golf, headed by such stalwarts as Joe
Latham, Geo. Patterson, c. W. Carr, d.
c. Lundy, J. r. Williams and Others
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-10-24
B. & p. w. Club
Met Tuesday Night

The Business and Professional wo-
mems Club met Tuesday night. October
%, 1880 o'clock, at the home Of Miss
Ruth Holloman. Mrs. Dora Pearl Tate.
Program Coordination Chairman, was
co-hostess
They business session was presided
over by Mrs. Sue Bailey, president, with
the various chairmen making reports.
The social feature was in charge of
Miss Ruth Holloman, program chair
man for the month Of October. She was
ably assisted by Mrs. Minor W. Blake,
Misses Minnie Jordan and Louise Jor-
dan in presenting the subject, voting
Tntelligently."
At the close Of the meeting the hos
tesses served delicious refreshments
consisting Of hot chocolate. sandwiches
and cookies.
Mrs. w. W. 0ridge, health chairman,
will have charge Of the November prog
ram. The meeting will be held on Tues
day night, November ~.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-10-24
Attendance Winners
Oregon Sunday School

Miss Eulalia Herring, secretary of Ore
gon Sunday sehoo! reports the honor
roll tie past year for the organization
Because of the severe winter, which
made travelling almost impossible, a
perfect atten dance could not be record
ed for any member but the following
were present every Sunday in one
quarter of the year: Grover Bailey, pri-
mary; Patricia and Dent Bailey, junior;
Katherine Bennett, intermediate; J. V.
Barton, men; Mrs. T. r. Garnett, teach
er; Miss Louise Edwards, officer The
total enrolment as of October / was
l44, including home members. The
average per Sunday was 59 Forty-eight
new pupils were added this year and 355
visitors were present.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-10-24
LOCALS

Miss Doris Henry of Greenwood spent
the week end with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. E. Henry.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Barr and Miss
Julia Watson spent Tuesday in Memphis.
The Junior Auxiliary of Greenwood is
being commended for a splendid prog
ram "Follies" put on recently. These
young women are alert and wide awake
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-10-24
Mysterious Shot Kills
Mrs. John r. Miles Cow

A fine milk COW belonging to Mrs.
John R. Miles was found shot to death
at the gate in the COW lot Tuesday morn
ing as the colored mixer went to turn
her into the barn lot at milking time.
The animal had been MIXED the night
oetoro and separated from her calf. She
mad bullet hole in her side and was
laying in pool of blood near the pas
ture gate. 1t was reported by neighbors
that shot was heard between and 10
O'Clock but the owner was unable to find
any clue or reason why the COW was
killed. The pasture and COW lot is near
the house and the whole affair is be-
yond any solution as to why the animal
was shot and left to die.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-10-24
Ebenezer EpwOrth
League Installation

The Ebenezer Epworth League held
installation service Sunday night. After
brief talk on LET Your Light Shine"
by Rev. B. F. Hammond, the officers
were installed in a very impressive
candle lighting service. The officers
are: Marie Brock, president; Fay Lewis
Brown, vice-president; Miss Nora Thom-
as, secretary treasurer.
ANNIE X. BROCK, Reporter.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-10-24
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HOSpITAIJTJES
HOSPITALITIES

One of the largest and most ENJOYABLE
social affairs of the week was the
Friendship S. S. Class banquet at the
Educational building when fifty covers
were laid. The tables were lovely with
crystal bowls of pink and lavender
flowers, and lavender candles in crystal
holders, each place was marked with
miniature pink packets of mints. Mrs.
/. W. Carson was toastmistress. All
old and new officers were heard from
and each new member expressed appre-
citation of the class. Mrs. John Smith
and Miss Allie Mabel Smith, visitors,
made interesting contributions to the
program. Rev. and Mrs. T. H Dorsey
and Mrs. Word were additional guests.
A sumptuous plate was served.
One of the most elaborate affairs of
the social season was the six table con-
tract party at the home of Miss Lula
Beall on Tuesday night in honor of Miss
Marie Pahlen with Mrs. H. L. Nichols,
Jr., and Miss Clara Watson, hostesses.
Myriads of Autumn flowers in artistic
arrangement decorated the lovely colon
ial hall and living room. The honoree's
chair was designated with pink and white
tulle bow and old fashioned bouquet of
pink rose buds. In the games Mrs. Sgd
ney Povall Rhyme held the victory score
emitting her to the novelty perfume
lamp, the consolation prize was deter
mined by the drawing of the miniature
candy old fashioned bouquet bearing Ma
rie's initials. Mrs. Edwin White was
successful she was given dainty per-
fume ball. The bride-to-be was given
crystal goblets and sherbets by the hos
tesses. Attractive refreshments were
served on trays centered with miniature
baskets of rose buds. The tea guests
were Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. ]. w.
Latham, Mrs. Alice CHM Gibson and
Miss Frances Trull
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-10-24

Mr.. and Mrs. o. c. Rabb of Midway
and Mrs. H. T. Lay of Denver, Colorado,
were visitors in the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. w. Rabb Sunday afternoon.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-10-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard CHM came over
from Greenwood Sunday and spent the
day in the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. X. CHM.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-18

date. Each state now has four
delegates-at-large and two for each
congressional district. /
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-18
BAD WEATHER HITS
NAZI AIR ATTACKS
Continued from Page One)

Germans could turn their minds to
another problem-a new order in
Europe.
Authorized S o u C e s commented
ironically on Secretary of State
Hulls protest against closing of the
Burma supply route into China as
a British gesture of Cancellation to-
ward Japan. If Hull meant what he
said, they asserted, he must also
logically condemn the British block.
ade against Italy.
Secretary Hull asserted yesterday
that the United States has a legiti-
mate interest in the keeping open
of arteries of commerce in every part
of the world"
(Hull contended today that there
is no parallel between the Burma
road question and the British block
ade of Italy and Germany. Other Of
ficials pointed out that no formal
state of war exists between Japan
and China.)
Although weather prevented large
scale air operations against Britain
it did not prevent some effective
bombing, the Nazi high command
said. A merchant ship was reported
set afire in an air raid on a northern
Scottish port and troops were bomb
ed at Seapa Flow, in the Orkneys.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-18

troll the convention, that he desires
and will accept the nomination"
Speculation was turning to the
question Of who would take the Sec
ond place on the ticket. The friends
OF eJsse JoJnes, Teasx banker, and
federal loan administrator, were
o than confident, and there was
much activity on his behalf.
Arguments over foreign policy had
caused a delay in the carefully
drawn schedule of convention lead
ers, a timetable calling for the re-
nomination of the President quickly,
nolsily and, if possible, unanimous
ly.
Big Night
In spite of the big night ahead,
only about half the delegates were
in their places at the time set for
the session to start. Officials decid-
ed to wait a while before starting.
Senator Barley of Kentucky, in
a dark summer suit, was on hand
early, smiling broadly and greeting
friends on the platform.
Senator Wagner of New York,
chairman of the resolutions commit
tee and with a copy of the freshly
drafted platform in the pockets of
his brown coat. Fidgeted in his
chair, waiting for the preliminaries
to be cleared away so he could read
the document to theconvention.
The Reverend William McInnes of
Mayfair Presbyterian church came
forward at the rap of the gavel to
pray for deliverance- "from inward
strife" Il
Phil Regain, the radio and screen
singer, sang the National Anthem.
climbing to the high notes easily in
a rich tenor.
Senator James M. Slattery of Hi
nois, brought the first big sohtburst
of APPLAUSE when he said Illinois was
joining in a call to President Roose
welt to continue service.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-18
WEATHER REDUCES
prices OF MELONS

RALEIGH, July 17.-R-Unsea-
sonable cold weather in the north
has crippled watermelon prices by as
much as Is per cent and has cut
as much as 20 per cent from the
return on North Carolina peaches
and cantaloupes, A. B. Hairless of the
state department of agriculture said
today.
Watermelons were selling at $50 a
car in the sandhills today, compared
with prices of $3.50 to $235 per car a
year ago, Hairless said. He added
that the price on twoinch Hiley
Belle peaches was 80 cents, compared
with 81 a year ago., and on 1.75-inch
peaches was 60 to IS cents, compared
with 80 a year ago.
The i'll effects of cool weather on
cantaloupe prices was reflected in
New York quotations of 80 cents tc
$1.37 a crate, compared with 81 tc
$1.62 a year ago.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-18
OF THORPE
SLATED SATURDAY
Continued from Page One)

NNUlItxxlAOu i 0AAS
sentenced to 60 days on the county
farm.
Fred Junior Jennings, 1116
James alley, charged with assault
with a deadly weapon on a female,
was given a month on the county
farm. During presentation of test
mony in the case it developed he
had been living with Luberta Fran.
ces, who swore to the warrant
charging him with assaulting her,
and Judge Lennon issued a bench
warrant charging them with forni'
cation and adultery. He gave Jen.
nings an additional two months on
that count and gave the girl two
months on the county farm.
Dewey Pickett, GIT North Seven
tn street, charged with assault with
"a deadly weapon on a female, was
found not guilty.
J. E. Cottle, charged at Carolina
Beach with reckless opeation Of an
automobile with damage to pro-
perty, drew a continuance until to-
morrow.
Fender Durham, who lives to the
rear of 1905 North 7th street, charg-
ed with assault with a deadly wea-
pom on a female, entered a plea
of guilty to assault OF a female
and was fined $40 and the costs OF
court.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-18
BRITAIN ANNOUNCES
SEA LOSSES, WEIGHS
INVASION WARNINGS
CONTINUED From Page One)

used by Godfrey Mander, OPP
position liberal party member
after r.. A. Butler, undersec-
rotary of the foreign office, told.
commons an agreement with
Japan was impending.
"Substantial progress" al
, ready has been made, Butler
said, and news of the conclu-
sion of the agreement may pc
expected at any time. (At al
most. the same time, the jap
anese foreign office announced
the British already had agreed
to shut off supplies from botn
Burma and Hongkong).
Mander thereupon asked But
Ter if he thought "This act OF
appeasement of an aggressor
is likely to be more success
full than previous attempts that
we're made at Munich and else
where" =.
Other members broke in wit
cries Of ''shame!"
Mander shook his head vlgo1
,usly and his voice was angry.
That's exactly what it is" n
shouted. 1T is shameful"
Mander then asked if he wa
going to refuse access to Unite
States goods over the Burma roa
to China in view of the prote'
had been made" and Blu
Ter suggested he await the fu
statement of the situation.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-18
REAPPORTIONMENT
ROW %FORESTALLED
Continued from Page One)

the preceding presidential election.
Southerners offered to settle for
three more delegates. The two
sides then agreed to meet half
way.
When the 1896 convention elm
mated the t%wo-thirds requirement
for nomination, it instructed the
national committee to evolve a new
apportionment plan. The question
that arose in the 1910 convention
was whether the north-south gen
tlemen's agreement" contemplated
a bonus for democratic congress
sional districts as well as states
Asserting increased district rep
resentation was intended, southern
r sponsored the so-called Ala
bama plan which would have CIV
en- ID three additional delegates
at-large for each state going demo
cratic in a presidential election
co one delegate to each dlstrlct'
and 90 one additional to each dis
trict electing a democratic con
gresham or casting $4,000 votes
or more for tho democratic candi-
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-18
fully-equipped and mechanical

fully-equipped and mechanical
army" >
Experience of other nations
gives warning that total defense is
necessary to- repel attack and that
partial defense is no defense" the
document said.
Apparently answering republican
charges that President Roosevelt
was responsible for. the country's
unpreparedness," the platform
declared that for years the chief
executive has warned the nation
nat organized assault against re-
lgion. democracy and internation-
al good faith threatened our own
peace and security"
Men blinded by partisanship
brushed aside these warnings as
war-mongering and officious inter-
meddling," the platform continued.
Blow at Willkie
Under the heading electric DOW
err" the party's policy declaration
aimed a blow in the direction of
Wendell Willkie, the republican
nominee.
THE nomination of a utility ex.
ecutive by the republican party as
its presidential candidate raises
squarely the issue, whether the ma.
tons water power shall be used
for all the people or for the selfish
interests of the few. We accept
that ISSUE" the platform said.
A reaffirmation of the admins
tration's present f r program
was written into the platform to.
gether with a pledge to make par
ity" as we'll as soil conservation
payments until such time as the
goal of parity income for agricul-
ture is realized. No new farm pro-
gram was involved.
On the question of labor and in
.dustry; the platform pledged a con
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-18
ormoCRATS PLEDGE
MOT TO SEND ARMY
tn FOREIGN LANDS
o.,tinued from Page One)

.orters ''There is nothing in
t0lo reion relations plank which
f nsoees by one jot or title the for
ep"'s so,icy of the president or Sec
rstary of state"
'' refer to the present policy
4be future policy" said Hop
ana WI who has been directing third
+ t.p5' activities from a hotel room
D' . can't believe that anyone can
load the American people on
n!s' aoint. The foreign policy OF
tn!S nrpsident has the overwhelm-
me ~pnnroval of the people Of the
In United States"
FINAL adoption of the plank came
ao. efforts by some members OF
.ho committee to strengthen the
III! 1oolsration. At one point they
' as, reported to have telephoned
"''t tbo president at Washington.
e ~ Walsh of Massachusetts,,
sia that after the plank had been
s srn o once, discussion of it was
sapanened when some of President
poosevelt's supporters wanted to
n,oko 1ast.minute changes.
Ma material change was effect
Gu Asserting that weakness and
,nnreparedness invite aggression"
tha nIatform committed the party
m rroviding this country with IAN
ipvincible air force, a navy strong
enough 10 protect all our seacoasts
md our national interests, and, a
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-18
ROOSEVELT MAY
NAME r u Nm ING
MATE CANDIDATES
CONTINUED From Page One)

(tOnClnucu r TUNu IdSO o1AoJ
term movement, including Hop
kins.
Some party officials, however,
insisted that they expected Mr.
Roosevelt, once the presidential
nomination was disposed of, to tar
some one of the more than a dozen
men available for the vice-presi'
dency.
Paul v. McNutt of Indiana, so.
cial security administrator, condi'
toned all comment on his own
position with the statement that he
would mot run if Mr.. Roosevelt
expressed a preference for some
one else.
Senator A. B. Chandler of Ken
lucky was one of those who asked
Hopkins about a candidate-in this
case Senator Alben w. Barley OF
Kentucky, the man who told the
convention last night how President
felt about a third term.
Chandler said Hopkins replied
that he knew Of no reason why
Barley would not be acceptable
but would try to get a definite ex-
preston from the White House..
While those to whom a White
House "go-ahead'' had been given
were not necessarily known in all
cases, they were authoritatively
reported to include Secretary of
Agriculture Henry A. Wallace and
Louis Johnson, assistant secretary
of war.