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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-19
TONsILS COMING OUT

Billy Pike, son of MT. and Mrs. w. J. Pike, underwent a tonsilect- omy yesterday in preparation for opening of school next month. To- day Catherine Valeson, older daughter of MT. and Mrs. Milton Valeson had her tonsils removed.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

is we'll to know that the best Spe-
cialists in ear disease in the couu-
try believe that ear defenders are
very valuable in preventing in
jury to the ear.
Some authorities maintain that
rs per cent Of all cases of nerve
impairments of the ear result
from exposure to occupatlonai
noises. 1t is safe to conclude that
no II engaged for as long as FIVE
or more years in such noisy work
as pneumatic rlveting escapes I'M
pairment Of hearing.
Boiler Workers Deafened
One study reveals that rs per
cent of the workers in a boiler
factory were unable to hear at all
at a public meeting, or could hear
only with difficulty. Other studies
demonstrate that the production
rate of typists, inspectors and
Neavers is diminished by noise
md the rate decreases progress
lively as the intensity Of the nois5
l~lcreases.
Most Of the injurious effects of
Use I preventable. Of course
engineers and managers of indus
j.iais plants have endeavored for
; lvnS t..-.c 10 diminish noise in
factories, bun a great deal AN be
accomplished with the develop
..isnt and use Of effective ear stop
Pr or defenders.
Simple YAK OF rubber shoppers
j. thu ears vii reduce noise by
a. -.uch as d - Sc decibels. Even
cott5l. IN the ears provides a cer-
IL. 4mounc q Insulation against
rooa. Loose cotton reduces noise
h. seen decibels and cotton rolled
..4tv : tight taper provides an in
s4uation Of IL decibels. Wax and
q ton mixtures insulate up to 35
1otibels and especially well-ftted
lubber shoppers will produce an
-!Iulation of 50 decibels.
Intensity of Sounds
The intensity.of some familiar
sounds are: whispering, 80 to 40
decibels; conversation SIS to IS;
noise in a subway train, 80 to 90;
riveting, pneumatic drilling, air
plane engines, 95 to 1875. Thus on
a subway train, ordinary speech
will have to attain a level of IS or
nearly twice its normal intensity
in order to be recognized.
Contrary to what might be ex-
pected under conditions of noise,
ear defenders do not make con-
versation more difficult to hear.
If exposed to excessive noise for
any length of time, the a ap-
paratus becomes numb and those
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Notice is hereby given that | have
qualified as Administrator G. T. A
Of the Estate of S. r. Harris Of Vance
County, North Carolina. All persons
indebted to said Estate are requested
to make an immediate settlement
with me All persons having claims
against said Estate are requested to
present them on or before the 2lst
day of April, l943 or this notice viii
be pleaded in bar of recovery.
This April 2lst, 1912.
S. r. HARRIS, JR
Administrator c. T. A
Estate S. K. Harris.
Pittman, Bridgers & Hicks,
Attorneys.
2l-28-5-l2-l9-26
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28
BY LOGAN CLENDENING, NJ. d.

IN THESE days when the
American public is exposed to all
sor.s of unusual noises, with the
increase Of workers in industrial
plants, the possibility of artillery
and bombing training going on, it
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

DR.. C~lendening will answer
questions of general interest
only, and then only through
his column.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

Almost any day now we eXpec'
the Italian newspapers to carry thi.
want adj: For Sale-Balcony. II
good condition, Splendid acoustics
Make me an Offer-R MusSolini"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

Many Of the $50 varieties of chees,
in the world are known only to tn
expert.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

+. o. NJ. SALE AT WEPR,S
Henderson Shoe Store lea
lures reductions on all bioge.
blue, black, tan combinations
see our windows. 2S-4ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28
WANT ADS

GOOD BUYS IN USED CARS AT
goodbye prices: 1881 Pontiac coach
at 500; 1881 Oldsmobile sedan,
500; 1880 Model A Sedan, SIS,
1929 Model A Coach, good tires, al
S85. Nice selection in newer model
cars at prices that will appeal to
close buyers. Gambler = Palmer
Motor Co. HIT
FOR SALE. PIANO AND REFRIG-
orator, in good condition Can De
seen at 900 Nicholas street. 27-21
FOR SALE l94l OLDSMOBILE
Dynamic Cruiser two door stream
lined sedan with seven good tires.
See Mr. Vlckery at Western Auto
Associate Store. 27-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

FOR RENT MODERN FIVE ROOM
house and three room apartment
on Oxford Road, Apply T. Dr..A
Z VOW 25-3i
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

LADIES. THOSE LAST SEASON
shoes can be repaired 10 g44e.von
months OF added service -Y6uT
like our work. Phone ESQ. We cali
Tor and deliver. Grissom's Sboe
Shop. Q.tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

D. J. C.:-Does taking mineral
I'll spoil the value OF The vitamins
ken in the system?
Answer: Probably not, but the
way TO be sure is to take your min
eral oil at night and the vitamins
in the foods; OF. il You r. taking
synthetic vitamins, between meals,
in which case they certainly will
not interfere.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

ALWAYS GLAD TO SERVE YOU,
all ways. Come to see us OF give
us a ring. Two places to serve you.
Bus station and Raleigh Road. Hi
Top No. 2. aft
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

T. c.: "What is bronchiectasis?
What is its cause and can it be
cured? Is it a step toward tubercu-
losis?"
Answer: Bronchiectasis is q d.
latation of the ends of the bron-
chial tubes caused by chronic in
lection. The dilated ends of the
bronchial tubes become full of pus
and infection. 1t is often called
chronic bronchitis. Those subject
to this trouble take cold very
easily, cough and eXpectorate a
good deal. The disease itself has
nothing to do with tuberculosis,
although it may be mistaken for
it by ignorant people. Treatment
consists in going to a warm, dry
climate, using postural drainage,
which is to hang with the head and
chest over the side Of the bed so
that secretions can be brought out
more easily and cleaning up any
infections in the nose, which is the
origin of the trouble.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

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EVERY BEAUTY SLRVlCt--Cr
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centrally located. Phone poG 'o(s
appointment. BridgeIs Rzan''
Shop, oven Parker's Drug storS
28-tf
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Complete stocks OF popular 6iandt
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1ucs-thtrs-sat--G
WE SPECIALIZE IN All
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PAIR work. Motor Sales Co.
FOR GOOD REBUILT SFcoNn
hand or new furniture come to -
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~ l9-tf
LADIES'. THOSE LAST SEASON
shoes a be repaired 10 sA=e vo'
months OF added service Y6III
like u work. Phone $50. We cali
for and deliver. Grisson's Shne
Shop. q -
L. O. NJ. SALE AT WEBR'S
Henderson Shoe Store lea
lures reductions on all bjpga
blue, black, tan combinations
See our windows. 2S-lti
FOR RENT MODERN FIVE ROOM
house n three oOm apartment
on Oxford Road, Apply t. DR.. A.
T. Vow. 25-3i
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us a ring. Two places to serve YOU.
Bus station and Raleigh Road. Hin
Top No. 2. At
UNIVERSAL RANGES $Il995 AND
up several good used E.lctsIc
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

PLENTY OF GOOD USED TIRES
All tao Time. NulcunIzin2 done
right with modern equipment.
BRING u your tire troubles. ESQ
Service Station, Bcurpoud. II H.
lIiCNs, Prop. 2l-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

FOR GOOD REBUILT SFroNn
mana Oh new furniture come To II
Z. SatterWhlte and Sons, near Fire.
Station. fn.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

WE SPECIALIZE IN All
kinds OF body and fender re.
par work. Motor Sales Co.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

II PAYS 10 BUY GOOD SHOES
and have them repaired. They look
bctter-last longer. New heels,
rubber, leather, composition, Not
Wlch Shoe Repair, phone AL. We
cad tor ana deliver. 2I-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28

SEE US FOR FISHING T1I,rIr
Soitbali and baseball cufIn.nl,'
complete stocks OF popular brands
Western Auto Associate Store
tuc~s-thlrs,9l-s
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-04-28
WANT ADS
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VITA adequate insurance agaIn1t ~,
hazards. This Is important oil
Consult US. INSURANCE Degartman".'
Citizens Bank and Trust c. " It.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1942-12-01
SOCIAL NEWS

Many "hepcats" and 'hepchics' honored Miss Mamie
Pearl tones at her birthday party Nov II. 1912 Games were
PLAYED also dancing Some OF the games played were Wst'
Chinese Checkers Bngo and Domnoes Misses lhena rage
and Willie Claudia Bishop the Whist prize Miss Ooro-
tbv Mae ZONES the Chinese checker prize Mr. lomme
Black and Miss Myrtle Edwards the itterbugg1es con-
Alter dancing and playing games very delicious serv-
ing of ice served
Miss ulie Elam OF Washington, d. T. spent several
davs with Miss Dorotha Pearl Saffold last week
Mr. Sam Riley, former quarterback and co-captam OF
c. H. S football inspiring telegram TO the team
when they played Aggie High OF Clarksdae Each member
Of the team encouraged by the words and brought VIC
tory home.
Mrs A. d. Bickham teacher OF the 9TH and 18th grade
arithmetic and history accompanied her mother to Memphis
recently Mrs Bickhams mother is in Eyva Ohio Wis
ting DR. and Mrs F. Petres Mrs. Petress is the former
Miss F. v Daniels, music teacher OF g. H. 5
The bows and girls OF g. H. S witnessed another event.
which marked history the social circle in Greenwood at a
dance in the Greenwood High School auditorium Thanks
giving night Everyone present said OF the gayest
affairs of the season
For the Thanksgiving holidays Mr.. J. +. Miller very
pleased to have his guest his wife, Mrs f. Miller and
little daughter Lois.
Miss NJ L. Banks spent the holidays in Silver City where
reports having spent most delightful time with par
and friends.
Mrs L. A. Ward and Sonny" report most enjoyable
trip home on Thanksgiving Day where they joined by Mr..
Ward enjoyed most deectable dinner with relatives
and friends
Mrs Annie Bailey Smith the weekend guest Of
relatives and friends her home in Rodney Miss, the
4th, 9th. She reports delightful weekend
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1942-12-01
NEGRO YOUTH AND THE WAR

f. abor io learning before you old,
For learning is better than silver gold;
Gold and silver will perish away
But a good education will decay,
Remember these lines Yes, familiar jingle, yet con-
tanning multitude o wisdom and truth
While this advice has always been excellent tor YOUTH
has deeper meaning ior American Negro OF today
1t has with youth and the The present nterna-
raging all fronts OF course, affects us III tho
OF ways daily By purchasing stamps and bonds ana
helping service organizations uphold Our American
ideals did YOU stop think that steady appea
ton to would be OF much valuable aid now and after
the war?
Indeed the days of the 'itterbuss and the hep cat
have passed their best periods Although the youths OF today
was seriously with the latest dance sleeps slang
and such trivial he putting these Things asde
for deeper and profound thoughts.
The boy OF today is the of tomorrow Alter the
present war will young hep be capable OF taking over
and managing the affairs of the state tomorrow ontlnk-
able! is high that apply ourselves yes give our
whole beings studies, which opportunities we are
more than blessed to have
We speak to all American Negro youth when we say
realize your opportunities and take advantage OF the
Through labor you accomplish greater thSs
for your race and country the future hen at the end OF
an anproachne era we may Have not weary eet
come 70 the place for which fathers sighed:
MRS L. A. WARD
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1942-12-01
THE VOICE OF G. H. s.
MADAME ZORINA AND HER
CRYSTAL BALL


1t is cloudy today and Madame is expecting rain before
eleven o'clock Ah-its raining As sit and gaze see ra-
dan rainbow appearing in the gloomy sky. Behold see
Miss Maxine Parks W. B. Thompson and Geraldine Glass
PLAYING the very popular game Choose Your Partner"
Mr. George Neal and Bernice Morgan taking things
easy Could her long hair and glamorous
walk be the of it.
at the Paramount Theatre starving Miss Alfredo Hamilton
and O. W. Simmons in Are You Surprised:
That incident which occurred Sunday don't let it swell
head Katherine. 1t planned that way by Larry
Mr. Tommie Big Tank Black is falling harder each
Jersey Bounce. Even the glanorous sophomores
can't stop him. SO take easy girls because you fight.
fight fight until YOU die maybe you'll get him by and by.
Miss Willie Claudia Bishop is undecided about her
friends O. W. Simmons and Charles Jackson. Take this
advice Claudia Let O. W. so and keep Charles because o.
W is Just roaming but Charles is playing for keeps.
The famous trio AddiesI ee Zelena, and Dorothy, are
great living testing whether their comrade
comrades especially the Two Iornes) conceived and
so "alreet' can long endure.
Miss Marjorie Rogers drinking back water with Oscar
Nassel and she it better than cherry wine.
Miss Esse Gee and Roy Curtis look very nice together
No wonder NJ. p. cant take it.
Mr. Felix Keves and Mae Ola Washington try
ing tying the binds closer together though certain
senior is trying sit the knot.
Before peace treaty could be signed between Edward
Whitehead Nabe Stewart many generals involved
Since the treaty has been issued things running
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1942-12-01
POPULAR STUDENT LEAVES
PARTING MESSAGE

To the Editorial Staff, Classmates. and Team mates:
have enjoyed working with YOU very much these years.
hurts my heart say will have to part Since we
have far asd worked hard together trying get
to the top.
sorry say have not words to express my sincere
feeling OF hope that you will someone who
capable serving editor OF the Voice OF c. II S,
captain OF football squad president OF the Junior class
who will keep up the good work and do even better job
than
I am now going to do tangible work for and help
our nation victory
-CHARIES GEE
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1942-12-01
GREENWOOD TEAM DEFEATS COLUMBUS So

o+,,, with her and d. L. Rollins ooh Larry
Nc; Helen Walker and James McClnton are afeet.
Che . on the unusual list of girls with no competition.
Miss Vivian Knox has been seen wearing "'''e' roc
mans watch What about that ''lruckin
Miss Ne1ma Stevenson and VIII Morgan aie seo''s d
sample OF romance Keep up the good WorN WIN ~ NJ
lev won't be home until January
~ MI, Nil, and aSale Williams discovered the
,,oor tooether now he wants to stay nntl dd"'i.
Madames light getting dim Figures are appearing ana
.aa;a All, I see Eva Lee and her boy friend, they
are-Behold | more ---------------
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1942-12-01
BONDS FOR SALE

Bonds for sale today, lady.
Bonds for sale today
Buy a bond and help protect
The grand old I. ). \.
Keep our banners 'gainst the 5
Keep our flyers flying hight
Bonds for sale today. lady.
Buy bond today!
Stamps for sale today. mister!
Stamps for sale today
We can win or We can lose
It's for YOU to say!
Come on fellows make a start
Chip right in and do Your part!
Buy stamp today, mister!
It's the only way.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1942-12-01

q abor ior learning before you are old,
For learning is better than silver or gold;
Gold and silver will perish away
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
ONLY REGISTER
ONCE IS ADVICE
No Re=Registration on Feb.
10; Col. Averill An
nOunces to Men

II you have already registered I'M
der the Selective Training and
Service Act you do not have to re-
register on February Is, Colonel
Ernest L. Averill, state director OF
Selective Service, pointed out today
as plans for the coming Third Reg
istration Day moved toward COM
pletion.
The warning that those already
registered need not register again
was made by the state director be-
cause of apparent misconception of
the forthcoming registration in sew
eral sections of the state.
simultaneously, the state draft
head announced the appointment of
ten coordinators, each of whom will
be entrusted with the work of di-
recting the smooth functioning of
local boards in specific areas on
February 16.
The ooordinators will occupy
headquarters in assigned localities
and will be available for consulta-
ton by members of local boards on
Registration Day. Assigned to this
vicinity, territory encompassing
Boards 15A, 15B, 16A, 16B, TIA, lib
and 10, is Major Peter E. Fox.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
SALVATION ARMY
SHELTER TO OPEN
Site on Scovill St. Sc
cured; Still Requested
to Provide Shelter

A shelter for homeless men will
soon be opened by the Salvation
Army at % IL Scovill street, in the
quarters formerly used as headquar-
tiers by the British War Veterans.
Thirty beds will be available.
In announcing plans for opening
the shelter, Major Hugo Wiberg
said that despite the industrial
boom the Salvation Army is still APP
preached each night by men seek
ing food and shelter. He hopes that
teh new refuge will also be able
to accommodate those who now go
to police headquarters for the night.
Not only INDECENT men, he said,
but others who have money for
rooms but are unable to secure them
because of the housing shortage
will be accommodated.
The Salvation Army has leased
the building from its owner, Otto
Book and has begun remodelling of
| the interior.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
Todsys Answers -
CIR ANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

QucStlOnS ON IONIC rage
1. There are 80 books in the Old
Testament; q in the New Tesla
ment.
2. Northern part of the Red Sea
rolled back to permit Moses and
his followers to cross; then it
flowed in over the pursuing army
of the Pharaoh of Egypt. EXODUS,
14D
3. Twenty-third Psalm bee in S
''The Lord is my shepherd; first
Psalm begins BLESSED is the man
that walketh not in the counsel
of the ungodly." There are $50
Psalms.
4. Joseph was given a coat of
many colors by his father. His
brothers took the coat away, cast
him into a pit, then presented the
coat covered with goats blood tc
indicate Joseph had been killed
by wild animal
S. Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-
nego were governors in Babylon who
refused to bow down to the golden
image of NebuchadnezZar, the king
They were thrown into furnace
but emerged unhurt. Daniel, 81
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02

Fifty years ago today hanging in Litchfield gave
the town some of the aspects of mardi gras An I'M
precedened influx of strangers began the night before
Every hotel room was taken and many forced to
spend the night in Torrngton Ltchfield County had
borrowed the galows owned by New Haven county, the
only such apparatus in the state 1t had been carted
there by wagon partially covered and set up in the tenn
porary building erected at the rear OF the jail Shortly be-
saw Andrew Boresson led up the platform. He made
brief mostly inaudbe speech before his death The press
reported that the conduct of the strangers who had over
rum the seemed to indicate that the affair was
fete' Boresson convicted of stabbing his sweet
heart in fit of jealousy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
SCHOLARSHIPS
TO Be AWARDED
Holy Cross Announces
Dates for Competitions
at Worcester

Announcement of the award OF
salesmanships by Holy Cross Col
lege In June was made today by
Rev. Leo J. Shea, S. j., director oil
admissions. They will be awarded,
on competitive basis, to qualified
candidates who have had high
ratings during their secondary
school courses.
While they will be awarded on
a provisional four years basis, the
recipient of any of these scholar
ships will be required to main
tain minimum grade of 30 per-
cent to assure its renewal from
year to year. Incidental fees will
not be provided in any OF the
scholarships.
Examinations will be taken at
the college on Friday and Satur-
day, June IL and 10. During the
examination period, students will
be the guests of the college. The
type of examination will be based
on the standard syllabus require
ments of approved secondary
schools and will be given in Eng
lish, mathematics, two to three years
of French, German, Spanish, Italian
or Greek, and three to four years
of Latin. The latter will test the
students knowledge of grammar,
vocabulary and his reading ability.
Any student who desires to COM
pete for scholarship and who has
not had the opportunity in high
school to cover one or the other of
the listed subjects in which scholar
ship tests are scheduled to be given
may communicate with the Director
of Admissions with regard to- the
possibility of substitute examina-
tons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-02
HOBSON CALLED
TURN ON JAPAN
s. YEARS AGO
BY GENE PLOwDEN
UNITED Press STAFF Correspondent


Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 2. tUP)-
Japan has gone further toward
making plans for war than any
white nation has ever gone. She
| teaches hate the foreigner and
prepare for war In her prepare
ton for war, she is locating on our
Pacific coast and is filling Hawaii
with soldiers"
These might have been the words
Of q patriot last year, few days
before Pearl Harbor and Wake and
Guam. But they were not. They
were spoken in Memphis on the
night Of Oct. IA, 1907.
The speaker was Capt. Richmond
Pearson Hobson, naval hero Of the
Spanish American war and later
Congressman from Alabama.
/ Hobson, the man who blew up
the collier Merrimac to blockade
Cervera's fleet in Santiago harbor,
told his Memphis audience that
lone of the strongest reasons for
enlarging the navy is the fact that
this country is threatened by
Japan
Japan has had the war habit
for more than 300 years; it is with
her a question of heredity," ne
said.
Hobson called for "two-ocean
navy" He said the Japanese were
enlarging their navy "for no other
purpose than to grapple with the
white race for supremacy OF the
world"
Attacked by Press
Hobson urged spending $50,000,-
600 a year to enlarge the navy,
saying that the United States
should start with $100,000000 the
first year.
His figures may not seem excess
sive now, but they were enough to
shock the public of 1907.
Hobson was branded as a "puo-
lie nuisance" by the press. Mem
phis newspapers reported the audi
ence listened with great interest,
and some of Capt. Hobson's words
were heartily applauded."
But in less than year - July
Is, 1903 the Independent, a
weekly magazine, printed the fol-
lowing under the heading "A Pub
lie Nuisance:
1--WE refer-We more than refer
we point to, we inculpate and ar
raign Richmond Pearson Hobson
as a public nuisance, who fails to
be menace to public peace solely
because the sensible American
public, startled at first by his posi-
tive assurance of what he knows,
will not take him seriously He
is a public nuisance and a national
disgrace ridiculous as the be-
kist of martial heroes"