Asheville Citizen-Times from Asheville, North Carolina • Page 9

I by a 15 he is and afternoon collided in 15 life is a services said. 18 THE ASHEVILLE CITIZEN, ASHEVILLE. N. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18. 1937 Page NINE ZIMMERMAN, T.

B. SPECIALIST. TAKEN BY DEATH 68 Year Old Physician Dies After Long Illness Dr. Charles St. Vrain Zimmerman.

one of Asheville's first tuberculosis specialists, died at his home here o'clock last night following Cueingering illness. He was 68 years Dr. Zimmerman, who lived at 42 Hollywood street, was among the group of physicians whose work first made Asheville prominent as a center for tuberculosis treatment just after the turn of the century. A native of Washington, D. he came to Asheville 40 years ago as a young physician to become associated with the late Dr.

Karl von Ruck, LEt widely known tuberculosis specialist who died in 1921. When St. Joseph's sanitarium was opened about 1900, he was one of its first staff members. Winyah sanatorium' some time later, was the staff of the also considerable time in private practice. Dr.

Zimmerman had been inactive for several years. He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Lucy Arell, of Rappahannock, and one daughter, Mrs. Sydney Clement, of 5 Evergreen lane, Asheville. Several grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held tomorrow at a time to be set later.

Interment will in Riverside cemetery. Until be at Brothel funeral home. time funeral. body will Active pallbearers will be members of the Knights of Columbus, of which he was a member. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr.

Paul Ringer. Dr. J. T. Sevier, Dr.

M. C. Millender. G. W.

Clement. Dr. G. 6. Tennent.

Dr. Webb Griffith and Dr G. W. Purefov. Dr.

Zimmerman was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic church. JOE BROWN SHOWS CIVIC PRIDE TOLEDO (UP)-Joe E. Brown, Toindo-born movie star, has been invited to his home town for the city's centennial celebration to be held in September Joe, the first former Toledoan to be invited for the homecoming week, said he will do his best to make the world "Toledoconscious." Knoxville's newest and largest hotel. 330 rooms each with tub and shower.

and ceiling fans. On Tennessee River. Garage. AAA Club office. Near Smoky Mountain National Park.

Eighteen miles from Norris Dam. Andrew Johnson Hotel "Where Hospitality Greets You" G. Miller O'Rear, Manager M-'Ninch Named Head Of Communications Body President Demonstrates Confidence In Ability Of Charlotte Man Washington of The Asheville Citizen WASHINGTON, Aug. Roosevelt today again demonstrated his confidence in the ability of Frank R. McNinch.

of Charlotte, by nating him for chairman of the federal communications commission. cognizant of the many charges going around against the communications commission. Mr. Roosevelt called McNinch to the white house today and told him of his new job. This was McNinch's first notice of the assignment.

The president told the North Carolinian that he was not expected to permanently give up his work AS chairman of federal power commission but would take a leave of absence for long as was necessary to stabilize affairs at the communications commission and put its house in order. Seaver To Serve Clyde L. Senvey, vice chairman of the federal power commission. will serve as temporary chairman during McNinch's absence. For the other vacancy on the communications commission.

the president nominated Tam Craven, now chief engineer of the commission. The importance of the task now placed on McNinch becomes apparent when it 1s realized that every radio station country operates under a six months' permit issued by the commission, and that all telephone and telegraph wires in terstate commerce fall under the Supervision of the commission. McNinch gained national reputation because of his liberal views on the power issue and his determined fight for lower rates. Washington night interpreted the McNinch pointment as a drive for lower telephone and telegraph rates. Many Changes Considered There are many radio engineering changes up for consideration by the commission.

These have been recommended by Craven and involve the breaking down of clear channel frequencies and various other changes to enable radio stations to better serve the public. That the president intends to make things hum over communications commission within the next few months is quite obvious by his action in putting McNinch in as chairman and naming a qualifled radio engineer for the other position. McNinch was first appointed to the federal power commission by President Hoover in 1930. Senator Josiah W. Bailey vigorously opposed his confirmation.

McNinch led the antiSmith campaign in North Carolina in 1928 and this led to Bailey's opposition. Began Drive For Cheaper Power The North Carolinian was firmed and he immediately began his drive for more and cheaper power and the breaking up of vast holding companies which he claimed milked the operating companies at the pense of the consumer. President Roosevel: was SO attracted by the record of McNinch that when he took office he designated the North Carolinian as chairman. The president reappointed McNinch in 1934. McNinch said tonight that it was with some reluctance that he left his work at the power commission even if only on a temporary basis.

"But the president said he wanted me to take the other place and his wish is an order when he thinks I can help McNinch said. The North Carolinian said it would be several days before he shifted -The MAN Store Built on VALUE Growing on VALUE $5,50 DOBBS Cross Country HATS Better than ever for style, comfort and endurance- The DOBBS Cross Country! Ex. tremely light in weight. Finest quality felt that will take rough treatment. Wear them in any shape you like best.

New fall shades are Willow Green, Park Brown, Steel and Monel Greys. Exclusively at- The MAN fore 22 Patton Ave. AIRCRAFT PLAYS STELLAR ROLE IN SHANGHAI FIGHT Japanese Bring Finest War Pilots To Battle Against Chinese BY JOHN R. MORRIS (Copyright, 1937, By United Press) SHANGHAI, Wednesday. Aug 18.

(UP)-Japan brought finest of her military pilots to the Shanghai front today and appeared to have gained at least temporary mastery of the air -a vital factor in this new and bloody Shanghai war. have watched 8 dozen aerial battles during the last 24 hours and it was obvious, even before Japanese officers admitted the fact, that Nipcommanders had called up their finest fliers and their fastest combat machines, To one familiar with military aviation the Japanese put on an impressive spectacle. Robert Bellaire of the United Press and I crouched in a tower atop the giant new Sassoon house office building. overlooking the Whangpoo, throughout yesterday and saw Japanese anti-aircraft batteries shoot down a big Chinese bomber. which fell in, flames inside the Japanese lines Hongkew, while their own planes executed a series of power dives.

Speedy Japanese fighters, guarding a flight of 12 big land bombers, appeared over the Chapel area, inside the Chinese lines, at 4:30 p. m. They swept the whole area of the North railway station, terminus of the strategic line from Nanking, with giant bombs. It was the largest single bombing operation in Shanghai to date. As the bombers departed, the fighting machines circled.

returned to A point over the railway station, and began their power dives. I estimated they were at all altitude of about 1,800 feet when the dives began and each machine plunged to within 800 feet of the earth, raking the Chinese positions with machine gun fire. The diving continued for an hour and not a Chinese plane appeared to give combat. It was fantastic. So regular was the operation, planes circling, diving.

and then soaring aloft, that it looked like a practice stunt. All Chinese anti -aircraft batteries must have been put out of commission by the bombers for not A single shell was fired at the Japanese fighters from the ground. Three Chinese bombers appeared 85 the Japanese fighters departed and dropped bombs in the Japanese lines along Range road. They fled hurriedly 85 the Japanese squadrons appeared again--this time to bomb the areas of the Shanghai-Woosung and Shanghai-Nanking railways adjacent to the North station. At sunset the Japanese appeared again and bombed the positions 011 Range road which the Chinese planes had bombed two hours before.

We interpreted this to mean that Chinese land forces had captured the posttion. Chinese confirmed a report that their advance posts had 1 been established in the vicinity of north Szechuan and Range roads In the Japanese defense area of the settlement. Japanese admitted that 18 of their men were killed by the Chinese bombers in this area. PAt the THEATERS "WILD AND (Imperial) The title of this latest Jane Withers film is mild compared with the thrills and action of the picture itself. "Wild and Wooly" is undoubtedly Jane's best picture, and she demonstrates more than ever her versatility as she singa and dances her way through one of the year's merriest comedies.

You don't hare to be A Withers fan. however. to enjoy the film. 35 there's plenty of entertainment furnished by an all-comedy cast. The story centers around A piobeer celebration In a small, midwestern town, but the re-enactment of frontier days proves to be tame beside the escapades of Jane.

It's difficult to pelteve, but the plot brand new--so new fact that the picture absorbingly interesting and filled with unusual developments right up to the finale. The humor 15 natural and 8pOLtaneous. since most of it 18 provided the two youngsters in the picture. Jane and a small companion she calls A lengthy bill of shorts panies the feature, and all of them are good. In addition to the Paramount News, there's an Instructive picturization.

"Cireus Comes to showing candid views of the top' beneath A musical comedy. "Some Time which 15 -A C. Needmore Boy Injured When Vehicles Collide BRYSON CITY, Aug. 17. (Special) Ernest Simmons, of Needmore, in Harris Community hospital, Sylva, with broken hip other injuries suffered Sunday when bicycle was riding with 311 automobile driven by H.

Southards, of Wesser Creek. The accident occurred near Almond. Simmons is 17 sears old Manila Is ReadyFor Refugees MANILA, Aug. 17. -Americans and Filipinos alike made room in their homes, hotels and apartments tonight for American refugees from war -tortured Shanghai.

Expecting an influx of about 3.700 refugees, some of them destitute, beginning Thursday or Friday, the Philippine capital took quick measures designed to prevent confusion and profiteering. Preparations were rushed to take care of the first contingent, on the Dollar liner President Jefferson. That vessel took the inittal few hundred refugees from the international city amid shellfire and sailed for Manila, a distance of more than 1,000 miles. It is expected here Thursday night or Friday morning. The days of the 1932 Sino-Japanese warfare 111 Shanghai, Americans found haven in Manila," were recalled as committees took action to handle the tremendous problem of housing and feeding fellow-countrymen fleeing from the conflict.

Many refugees with relatives or friends in Manila will be housed by Others, with funds, will be placed in hotels, rooming houses or private homes. High Commissioner Paul V. McNutt's general co-ordinating committee reported the response to the appeal for immediate housing facilities was sufficient to care for the first arrivals. Those without funds will be transported by railroad to the summer capital, Baguio, a mountain resort a few miles north of Manila. There they will occupy a hotel leased by the committee for the purpose.

Miss Marguerite Wolfson, head of the Red Cross committee, said tent cities would not be needed." Those 1n need of hospital treatment will receive it at army and navy hospitals in Manila and other points. The influx of refugees was expected to send rental and commodity prices sky-rocketing, but the general comtook steps to prevent profiteering by landlords and shopkeepers. On request of Commonwealth President Manuel L. Quezon, High Commissioner McNutt arranged for American officials in Shanghai to handle Filipino refugees together with Americans. On arrival here, Filipinos will be cared for by the Philippine Red Cross.

Officials of the Texas (Petroleum) company and the National City bank announced they would take care of families of their Shanghai employes who are among the refugees. M. C. A. and Y.

W. C. A. officials made similar announcements. The committee emphasized that public funds would be used only for those refugees who were without private means.

PRESIDENT'S SON 'ROUGHS' MAYOR AT FRENCH FETE CANNES. France, Aug. 17. A John Roosevelt, son of the American president, said city officials tonight, squirted champagne in the face of Mayor Pierre Nouveau and roughed him with a bouquet flowers during the annual "Battle of Flowers" Sunday night. The Cannes fete committee, including the mayor's aides, issued an official statement.

Roosevelt. Harvard student and youngest son of the president, with another youth identified 85 John Drayton of Boston, was participating in the flower parade in A two-horse carriage placed at his disposal by a local hotel. When Mayor Nouveau left the reviewing stand and came to the side of the carriage to greet Roosevelt on behalf of the city, the mayor's aide declared, the youth took A bottle of champagne from A bucket on the carriage floor and squirted the contents in the mayor's face. Then, the executive's assistants related, Roosevelt seized a bouquet of flowers and brought them down over the mayor's head. The mayor "retired AS gracefully as possible." his spokesmen avowed, adding that his suit was ruined.

Roosevelt and Drayton left Cannes Monday morning, city officials said "without mentioning the incident." They were believed en route to Paris. One official explained that the "Battle of Flowers" 1s A traditional flower fight In which participants customarily throw Individual flowers but "not whole bouquets" at each other. CULP PREACHES AT REVIVAL AT FIRST METHODIST The Rev. B. A.

Culp, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church at Winston-Salem, preached on "They that Wait on the Lord Shall Renew Their Streneth" at revival services at the First Methodist Episcopal church. 14 North French Broad avenue. last nicht. Mr. Culp 1s a former pastor of the church here and preaching at revival services there at 8 o'clock each evenine this week.

He appealed to youth to be loyal and faithful to the and to not leave God out of Church, program. Prayer necessity for progress and strength, he said. and courage to witness and work for Christ can come from prayer. Faint -hearted Christians, discouraged by difficulties, can be strengthened by prayer, he He urged all to get the sunny of life. He warned that discouraged persons Influence and discourage others.

Prayer changes things for the better, he said. The Bethel male quartet will offer special musical selortions At this evening's AUGUST is when you vacation by Slightly over GREYHOUND Cooling breezes travel with you as you ride to any part of America a streamlined Greyhound Super-Coach. Nature's air-conditioning, plus the newest type ventilation, take the heat waves out of August travel. Enjoy a longer per mile trip fares are than less usual than this year the at cost no of extra driving your cost-Greyhound car, ROUND TRIP FARES NEW UNION BUS TERMINAL KNOXVILLE 1.15 WINNION-SALEM 1.50 99-101 Patton Are MI AL GESTA 20.25 NEW WASHINGTON YORK TON Phone 113-176-171 JACKSONVILLE 12.23 ROANDRE 1.65 ST. PETERSBURG 11.86 NORFOLK 11.45 TWO YANCEY MEN BEING TRIED ON MURDER COUNT 2 DAUGHTERS OF PHILIP S.

HENRY BUY 'ZEALANDIA' Judge A. Hall Johnston has signed a decree in Buncombe county superior court here approving the sale of the Philip S. Henry estate, "Zealandia." to Mrs. Violet H. Maconochie and Mrs.

Lenore G. Maconochie, daughters of Henry. The purchase price was listed as $25,000. The decree also directed vide $131.689.53 between two executors of the Henry estate. to didaughters.

This is a residue that after certain payments had been made from the estate. The Asheville properties of the deceased philanthropist consist of "Zealandia." the 40-acre estate atop Beaucatcher mountain; Beaumont lodge 37 acres adjoining "Zealandia," and about seven acres acquired as a protection for these two tracts. Mr. Henry, prior to his death on April 10, 1933. spent much time at the Asheville home.

LARGE AUDIENCE HEARS SYMPHONY Thor Johnson Conducts Orchestra; Miss DeNardo Is Soloist An enthusiastic audience which practically filled the Biltmore college auditorium greeted Thor Johnson last night on his initial appearance as guest conductor of the North Carolina symphony orchestra, and generously applauded May Jo Nardo, guest soloist. The program opened with Weber's Overture to "Oberon." a bright number abounding in fine tonal shadings, especially from the strings; the woodwinds also stood out prominently. Haydn's "Symphony No. 2 in jor" (the London Symphony) followed, the four movements receiving a sympathetic interpretation under the baton of Mr. Johnson.

In both these numbers the orchestra distinguished itself. the transitions from the various moods being artistically achieved. May Jo DeNardo. fifteen daughter of Joseph De Nardo, conductor of the orchestra. was the guest soloist, her offering being the Mendelssohn "Concerto in minor, a favorite with all violin soloists Both movements.

the Andante and the Allegro molto vivace, were well played, with good intonation and in keeping with the traditions of the composition. The audience responded with enthusiasm which was graclously acknowledged by Debussy's "The Little from the "Children's followed. A quaint offering featuring the oboe. In this Leonard Nanzetta, solo oboeist of the orchestra, played artistically with beautiful tone and phrasing. The concert was brought to a close with Strauss' 'Artist's Life Waltz" which received such a cordial reception that the audience insisted on an encore, Weinberger's "Bohemian Polka." Mr.

Johnson won his audience with his easy, graceful conducting and scholarly interpretations, He 1s a young man of great talent, with a splendid future before him in his profession. The playing of the or chestra throughout the program was excellent. the ensemble becoming smoother with each succeeding performance. The ever growing audiences clearly Indicates what these symphony concerts mean to our pepole. -E.

M. ASHEVILLE A BRIEFS Fund Increased A contribution of 65 yesterday Increased the M. C. A. under-privileged boys' camp fund to 81.033.75.

'The donation was made by D. C. Martin. Accepts Call The Rev. W.

P. Hall. of Chesnee. S. has accepted a call to the Biltmore Baptist church and probably will assume the pastorate late this month, it was learned vesterday The congregation extended the call about two weeks ago.

Goes To Capital Fred L. Weede, sectetary of th chamber of commerce, left last night for Washington, D. of. official business, He will be zone until the latter part of the week. News Of Public Record NEWS OF PUBLIC RECORD BIRTHS Born to Mr.

alid Mrs. Hugh Brown. Asheville. R. P.

D. No son Phillip Duke, yesterday at the home, REALTY TRANSFERS E. L. Loftin. commissioner.

to Picker, property on Woodfin street. J. B. Williams, commissioner, to Buncombe county. property on Maxwell street.

Keswick corporation, substitute trustee, to Central Investment corporation. property on Blanton street R. E. Shuford, trustee, to Sara Rawls, property in Hazel Central National bank Richward. mond, to A.

D. Stoner. property on Montview drive, Mark Smith to W. G. Hollifield, property in Haw Creek ward.

Lillian Ducker to Edward Van Newhouse, property in Biltmore ward. Andrew Gennett et all to Cante Brown. property on Wilbar avenue. BUILDING PERMITS Samuel Fisher company, te roof residence at 7 Lynwood road. $100.

BILLS APPROVED WASHINGTON, Aug. 17. -President Roosevelt signed today a bill providing for establishment of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore park in North Carolina. chairmanships. The senate is expected to confirm the McNinch and Craven appointment with little delay.

BURNSVILLE. Aug. 17. (Special)Conflicting testimony as to who fired the first shot was given in Yancey county superior court here Tuesday in the trial of Philip Ray, 26, and Otis Chase, 21, both of Burnsville, on charges of first degree murder of James Higgins, 36. of Burnsville, In 8 gun battle here last May 8.

The state concluded its evidence at 2:25 o'clock in the afternoon after an array of witnesses, including Thomas Wolfe, widely-known novelist, of Asheville and New York, had testified. A number of defense witnesses were heard in the afternoon and additional testimony for the defendants will be presented Wednesday morning. At the conclusion of the state's testimony, a motion was made for A non-sult as to Chase, but Judge Felix E. Alley, of Waynesville, presiding. denied it.

Cecil Higgins, a cousin of the slain man, was the first state witness. He testified in detail as to the shooting. saying he saw James Higgins get out of a taxi and stand on a corner of Main and Academy streets and that the two defendants walked up to him. He testified that Higgins said to Ray, "Have you got your gun with you?" He said Ray replied, "I Chase, the witness said, started to move and Higgins told him not to get behind him. Turning to Ray, Higgins was quoted as saying, "You last Saturday night." and Ray rehaven't got the drop on me you had plied, have got the difference and I'm going to 115e It." Cecil Higgins said that S.

T. Bennett, who was near by, said something to James Higgins, and Bennett then went over to Ray and said something to him. Ray, the witness said, shoved Bennett back. Then, he said, Yates Bennett, son of S. T.

Bennett. Jumped between the men. and James Higgins said to Ray, "Take your hand off your gun, Shake hands and be Ray was quoted as replying. "No." Yates Bennett then took hold of Ray, the witness said, but Ray drew a gun and shot at Higgins, who dodged behind the corner of a brick building. Levi Buckner, Cecil Higgins said, grabbed Higgins and pulled him back, but Higgins came from around the corner with a pistol in his hand and snapped it.

Ray, he said, again, and Higgins again went around the corner. stepped out again and fired at Ray. Then, he said, Ray fired and Higgins fell. The witness said he didn't know where Chase was at that time, but that after Higgins fell he saw Chase gO by in Ray's car and he saw Ray running up Academy street. Mrs.

Higgins, wife of the slain man, testified Ray and Chase were "around her house' on Wednesday night before the shooting on Saturday evening. May 8. Thomas Wolfe, the next witness, testified as to what he saw on Saturday night one week prior to the fatal shooting. He said he was visiting in Burnsville at the time and had gone to a soda shop for a soft drink about 10:30 o'clock. He said Ray and Chase were in front of the soda shop and when he came out he saw Ray.

Chase, and Higgins on the street. He testified he heard Higgins say, "Now. Phil, you are going too far. Leave me alone." Someone, Wolfe said, tried to separate the men and Ray backed away with his hand in Itis pocket and pulled a pistol, About that time, Wolfe sald he went behind a car and while there he heard three or four shots fired and also the sound of air escaping from all automobile tire that had been puncaured by a bullet. He said he heard Higgins say to Ray, "Go ahead and shoot.

I'm not afraid of you." Bernie King, cafe operator, was the next witness. He said he heard Higgins tell Ray he didn't want any trouble. Seth Honeycutt and Frank Randolph, truck drivers, said they met Ray and Chase riding in a car prior to the fatal shooting and that they looked In the cab of the truck for Higgins. Milt Higgins, a deputy sheriff and a brother the slain man, also testified, as did Miss Carrie Tipton. Ransom Higgins, another brother.

said he talked to Ray prior to the killing and that Ray said he WAS going to get even with Jim. Tom Crissawn testified he talked with Ray and that he said he was going to get even with Jim Higgins. Other state witnesses were George Hall. 8 filling station operator: Fate McClelien. deputy sheriff, and Schlif the TORE make skill slow, combination things delicious beer that of its SCHLITZ for which cultivate on first ever after.

For perfect your with JOS. SCHLITZ THAT MADE The Beer That Made Milwaukee Arthur Jarrett. The state then rested. Levi Buckner, the first detense witness, said he came up behind Higgins, who was in A crouched. position, with a gun in said he pulled Higgins back, but Higgins stepped forward and fired.

A deposition by S. T. Bennett, who 1s 111, was read. Roy Honeycutt testifted he was in a shop near by and that he saw Ray's gun first but that Higgins fired first. Moses Gordon testified he saw Ray backing up the street and that Higgins was looking around A corner, He said Higgins had his right hand in his pocket.

Yates Bennett said he was parked 011 Main street and that he saw Higgins get out of a taxi; that Ray and Chase walked by and Higgins at Ray, "You haven't got like stepped on the sidewalk and yelled you had me last Saturday night." He testified Chase stepped away from Ray and that Higgins told Chase not to get behind him. Chase was quoted as replying. "I'll have nothing to do with this, Jim. I want no trouble." The witness also said Ray told Higgins he didn't want any trouble. The witness said he then went up to Higgins and said.

"let's have no trouble He said Higgins pushed him away and that he then went over to Ray and repeated his S110 gestion. but that Ray pushed him aside. SOD HOUSES MAY RETURN LAWRENCE, Kansas, (UP) Sod houses may return in modernized form as A popular type of prairie home if experiments by the Haskell Institute here and the University of South Dakota prove successful. Baby's CHAFING SOOTHED, COMFORTED with CUTICURA SOAP and OINTMENT CHARLES STORE 11 PATTON AVE. ASHEVILLE, N.

Quality-Low Prices Best Best in Field than fine ingredients are needed to perfect beer: brewing scientific controlnatural aging. The of all these makes SCHLITZ the and wholesome it is. And because genuine perfection is ONE Beer you don't have to a taste. You like it acquaintance and refreshment keep refrigerator well stocked delicious SCHLITZ. BREWING COMPANY Milwaukee, Wis.

A 3 THE FAMOUS A Copyright 1917, Jos. Schlitz Brewing Famous.