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1 The Bee: Danville, Monday, January 1, 1940 Nine USINESS IS KEY TO CONGRESS Martinsville Daily News DULUTION OF PROBLEMS UP TO INDUSTRY Improved Conditions Would Solve Some Of Pressing Problems By H. R. INGRAHAM WASHINGTON, Jan. (P)-Improved business conditions may help congress solve some of the momentous problems piling up for the session beginning Wednesday. Congressional leaders expressed belief.

for instance, that the general economic situation would materially lighten unemployment relief load and ease the pressure for new or higher taxes. Their contentions were bolstered by an increase in estimated treasury revenues from the $5,700.000.000 predicted for this year to about 000.000. 1 jump which would help hold the prospective deficit to between two and three billion dollars. Speaker Bankhead has suggested, too, that higher prices for farm products might make it unnecessary congress to appropriate funds for parity payments to farmers- a current subject of controversy between the lawmakers and Mr. Roosevelt.

Nevertheless, other pressing domestic issues, complicated by internatonal turmoil and the accelerating presidential election campaign, foreshadowed a stormy and possibly prolonged session. Bankhead toid reporters it virtually was inevitable that, under the pressure of a presidential campaign, administration opponents would press their causes with a maximum of debate and parliamentary maneuvering. Sharply contrasting conditions will prevail in the Senate and House during the early days of the session. After President Roosevelt delivers his message in person to a joint session Wednesday afternoon and submite his budget message on proposed expenditures on Thursday, the House will be ready to go to work almost immedaitely on several of the major appropriation bills. Before the session is a week old.

however, the House 18 expected to become embroiled in the bitter, longstanding controversy over anti-lynching legislation. On the other hand, indications are that the Senate, having no holdover business, will devote itself to relative1y minor legislation and possibly take periodic recesses until the House senda it some work. In the meanwhile, the Senate will hare number of presidential nominations to consider, including those of Charles A. Edison to be secretary of the nAVy and Daniel W. Bell to be undersecretary of the treasury.

Republican leaders of both the Senate and have announced that their organizations would hold conferences during the first week of the session--ostensibly to chart their courses in the light of Mr. Roosevelt's recommendations. Congress may be occupied early in the session with grave international questions growing out of this try's efforts to remain aloof from the war, Legislation already is European drafted to penalize violators of being the Pan American neutrality zone by denying them munitions and port privileges. This is opposed by some members, who contend that enforcement might involve the Americas in with either Germany or the disputes Allies, Among the major issues, too, will be the administration demand for extension of the reciprocal trade program, proposals to revise the Wagner Labor Relations Act and the WageHour Law, and the question of whethto boost the public debt limit beer yond its present maximum of 000.000.000. Record -navy appropriations will be asked by the administration, but they are expected to evoke debate primarily over defense methods rather than over the amount.

One of the early subjects to come before the House will be the Dies committee's request for extension of Its The committee, which has been investigating un -American activities, will expire Wednesday unless the House authorizes it to continue. New Record In Wedding Licenses Here Great Gain Seen in Number Issued Here in 1939 new record was set in Danville for the fasuance of wedding certificates. marriage regiater in the office of the clerk of the corporation court showing that 1,335 more licenses were issued in 1939 than in 1938. The total number of certificates issued WAS 2.917 against 1,682 issued in 1938, the total value of certificates issued here being slightly more than $10,000. Applications to wed soared in December when 572 licenses were issued.

One reason ascribed for the heavy number applications last month the belief that A report was widely disseminated in North Carolina, whence came most or the applicants. that on January 1 Virginia would apply a new severe marriage law. This erroneous report appears to have emanated from the recent description of a marriage bill which it 18 proposed to offer to the General Assembly at the coming session. REVIVAL BEGINS An old fashioned revival will begin tonight 7:30 o'clock at the Community Baptist church located 10 miles from Danville on the Yanceyville highway. The Rev, George W.

Sweeny in conducting the series which wily Include special singing. NUMBER 1 OLD AGE SECURITY PROJECT BEGINS BENEFIT PAYMENTS (Continued from Page One) widows get three-fourths of the primary sum In the three years of preparation for the pay-off, the government has collected in excess of $1.400,000,000 in payroll taxes to establish reserve fund. The employe and employer each were taxed one per cent on the employe's wages. On the basis of estimates supplied to the Senate Finance committee, the government expects to collect 000.000 112 social security taxes this year estimated distribution of $114.000.000 in benefits. In the succeeding three years- -to the end of 1943-the income and outgo of social security funds is e6- timated as follows: 1941 $505,000,000 income and $298,000,000 outgo; and and $583.000.000.

The 1943 income of $919.000.000 is estimated on the basis of an increase in the social security tax from one per cent to two per cent. although Congress in the meantime may revise the tax. Distribution of old age benefits in 1940 will put the social security program to its greatest test. Administrators of the act said that the year's results would go far to determine to what extent the monthly benefits paid out on an insurance plan basis will prevent dependency and the economic consequences of old age death among the insured workers and their families. The government already has put into operation other phases of the program.

such as unemployment compensation and public assistance for the aged needy, the blind and the dependent children. NUMBER 2 UNIT OF 15,000 MEN DESTROYED "FOR MOST PART" (Continued From Page one) dropped on the capital proper. In all, hundreds of planes were said to hare participated in yesterday's far-flung raids. Tampere, Ekenas, Lovisa, Turku. Borga and Hyvinka were among the other cittes and towns struck by the Red raiders.

The number of civilian casualties WAS not known. Finna saw in the intensity of the aerial operations an indication of retallation for virtual destruction of the infantry division in the Suomussalmi sector. (The Russian communique early today said: "Nothing of importance took place at the front. Soviet aviation successfully bombed a number of places." (Earlier the newspaper Trud. organ of Soviet industry, assailed former President Hoover for his Finnish relief work.

The newspaper said he was aiding the "White Finnish government" and bitterly recalled the bonus march of 1932 when Mr. Hoover WAS president.) The Finnish high command reporting on air raids of Saturday, charged that Russian airmen machine-gunned a hospital train and "a clearly- -marked Red Cross The high command also asserted Russian planes had bombed hospitals "marked with the internationallyrecognized Red Cross." NUMBER 3 AMERICANS HIT JACKPOT OF FUN TO WELCOME 1940 (Continued From Page One) up efforts to control traffic and pedestrians. In New Orleans. another "Bowl" city, the merrymakers crowded wide CAnAl street in hornblowing jamboree and night clubs turned AWAY crowds. New York Times Square and ChiCAgO's Randolph and State streets were massed with horn-tooters and cowbell ringers.

The swank Everglades Club at Palm Beach had its largest party and other resort night clubs were sellouts. States where liquor was not sold on Sunday included Pennsylvania Washington. Colorado, New Mexico. Utah and Missouri, and celebrations. in some cities in these states were somwhat hampered.

Some cities observed Saturday night and held private parties last night. The New Year wasn't even one minute old before claims were made for honors As the first baby of 1940. In Chicago there were two ants. A nurse at St. Bernard's hospital said Norine O'Toole was born one second after midnight to Mr6 Anna O'Toole, 29.

The Lewis Memor1al Maternity Hospital said Mrs. Della Feely, 30. gave birth to A bady boy 30 seconds after midnight. That WAS the time, too, that. Mrs.

Stedman G. Stearns of Hartford, gave birth to a baby girl. But in Pittsburgh, Mrs. Joseph L. Friedman appeared to have the distinction of having the first twins of 1940 First baby, girl, arrived less than A minute after midnight.

Her sister was born three minutes later. ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT Robert Lee Smith, 23 year old negro, of Lovetown, has been arrested by the police charged with assault, He 18 alleged to have attacked John Androdomous, operated of the DeLuxe on South Main street. a few Cafe nights AgO when the proprietor sought to intervene in personal difficulty in the cafe. NUMBER 4 TACOMA FAILS TO HEED ULTIMATUM TO LEAVE HARBOR (Continued from Page One) Instead of going on to self-destruction as the warship did, however, the Tacoma dropped anchor just inside the harbor breakwater. There had been waterfront reports the Tacoma might go to Buenos Aires, where she might be treated simply as merchant ship.

The Anatolia and the Niemburg, owned by the same company, have been anchored at Buenos Aires since the war began. Before sailing, the Tacoma discharged to a tug baggage which presumably belonged to the crew. Some of the men had been put ashore beforehand, and the number remaining aboard was not disclosed. One estimate said there were 60. A representative of the German legation was at the pier to see the departure.

The German minister, Otto Langmann, was said to be drafting a protest to Uruguay against the ultimatum. It was considered possible the ton Shropshire was somewhere outside the harbor. The Shropshire, a 32-knot ship, left Rio de Janeiro Saturday morning, in ample time to have reached Uruguayan waters. The British admiralty announced last night the cruiser Ajax, one of the three which chased the Admiral Graf Spee into Montevideo, would pay "courtesy" visit here soon, if Uruguay permits, indicating the Ajax already be The admiralty said the Ajax 18 not seeking to enter to repair damages suffered in fighting the Admiral Graf Spee, as has been reported here. Foreign Minister Alberto Guant, who drew the sall-or-Internment order for the Tacoma, said no decision had been reached, but it was indicated the Ajax would be permitted to remain at least two or three days.

NUMBER 5 11 COLLEGE BOYS LOST IN MOUNTAINS ARE FOUND (Continued from Page One) Daniel Kreiss (42 West 100th Bronx), Charles Miller (1982 Grand Concourse, Bronx), Ann Herst (1931 Grand Concourse, Bronx). Louts Selchman (City College), Samuel Belson (138 East. 12th Paul Rennick (117 Manhattan Brooklyn), Jeanette Fensten (982 East 18th Brooklyn), Samuel Weinstraw (419 Avenue North, Brooklyn), Herman Abraham (631 Nelson Avenue, Bronx), Jeanette Holstein (1959 North Avenue, Bronx), Sophie Sipsen (247 Koskiusco Clarence Simons, Fred Weiss. Samuel Parsons and Norman Jeanette. The last four were those who separated from the others and returned Arst.

NUMBER 6 DEMOS SEEK TO PERPLEX OTHER SIDE (Continued from Page One) Democrats depressed. The situation began co reverse itself when war started. Even Republicans have called the Roosevel: foreign policy popular. Quite a few of them supported 1t. Since the special session, the Republicans have tried to turn the publie thought back to domestic problems.

Their candidates are drumming Away at national, not international. Many months of that technique are to follow, in Congress and out. Now their leaders are invited to come to a Democratic party rally and hear a non- -partisan speech by President Roosevelt. The only question in American politics surrounded by theoretical party neutrality is foreign affairs. The world situation makes that timely subject.

Moreover. it is the one on which Democrats probably can come nearest to uniting. But it puts the invited Republicans in a hot spot. Whichever way they jump may be wrong. Popular reaction to their refusal would be hard to figure.

Yet they can point out that the invitation came from party official--not from the President. himself. And it does not SAy, specifically, that the President 18 going to talk about foreign affairs. The presidential stock or Senator Wheeler (D-Mont) stands high at the moment. Mrs.

Dishman Dies At Brosville Home Mrs. Mollie Belle Dishman, Aged 81 years, died at her home at Brosville, Sunday evening at 6:00 o'clock. She had been in declining health for several months. She 18 survived by the following children: C. C.

Dishman. Mrs. Whit Scarce, Mrs. D. Scearce.

Mrn. T. Bateman, H. 8. Dishman, Claude Dishman, Andrew Dishman, and Roy Dishman, all of Pittsylvania county.

She also leaves one sister, Mrs. M. 0. Wood and one brother, J. 8.

Slaughter, both of Pittsyivania county. Funeral services will be held at Swicegood Funeral Home, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and inter4 ment will take place in the family cemetery at Brosville. Mrs. Scales Of Cascade Passes Away Two Months' Illness Is Fatal At Memorial Hospital Mrs. Peter P.

Scales, member of an old Virginia family strongly identified with the educational life of Danville died last night at 11:30 o'clock at Memorial hospital where she had been 111 for the past two months. She had been in failing health in Danville for some time prior to her removal to the Danville institution for treatment. Born in Danville in 1870, Mrs. Scales was Miss Eliza Williams Taylor before marriage, being a daughter of the late, Mr. and Mrs.

Albert G. Taylor of this city. She had lived here most of her life, moving to Cascade at the time of her marriage. Mrs. Scales is well remembered for her culture and many of the present adult generation in Danville received instruction from her hands in the Danville public She taught here at the old Loyal street school and later in the rebuilt school now known as the Robert E.

Lee school for many years and for nine years she taught school at Cascade. She is survived, by her husband also by two Mrs. A. B. Carrington and Mrs.

E. F. Daniel, both of this city. The funeral will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at Cascade Presbyterian church of which Mrs. Scales had long been a member.

Interment will be made there in the Scales family cemetery. Chatham Fire Cracker May Have Echo Mayor Fitzgerald Hints at Warrants Against Three Men (Special to The Bee) CHATHAM. Jan. 1-Warrants may be issued today against three Chatham men who are said to have had a part in a prank, early Saturday morning which resulted 1n A fire cracker being tossed from an automobile on to the porch of Mayor Halle Fitzgerald which resulted in the awning being ignited. The mayor said this morning that he knew the names of the three youths, and that he was "pretty positive" of a fourth name.

MAyor Fitzgerald stated that three of the youths had made a statement to him in which it was made clear that no vandalism was intended and that it was merely an exploit during the Christmas season which had no serious implications. The mayor recently received some derogatory and anonymous letters which are now under investigation but there is nothing to indicate that there is any connection between the two incidents. Said Mayor Fitzgerald this morning: Warrants probably will be issued during the course of the day, unless I change my mind. The worst part of it was that the boys who threw the Arecracker on to my porch rode by the house again a short while later. SAN the awning in flames and made no effort to arouse the household or to put out the Are.

If it had not been for Tom Jackson, county demonstration agent, who happened to be passing at the moment and saw the Are, tearing down the awning. I don't know what might have happened." Auto Deaths Greater Than On Christmas Nation Reports 159 New Year's Week End Fatalities Against 122 Last Week End (By Associated Press) New Years week -end violent deaths soared last (Sunday) night fAr above the comparable Christmas week-end. By 3 A. M. (E.

S. death reports from 39 states and the District of Columbia totalled 159, compared with 122 for the same period of the previous weekend. Traffic AB usual. VAS the mast common cause of fatalities, but suicides and homicides were high among the agents of death. Deaths by states: Alabama 1.

Arizona 1. Arkansas California 11, Colorado 5. Conn. 6. Delaware 1.

Distric of Columbia 1, Florida 2, Georgia 2. Illinois 9. IndiAnA 5. Kansas 1. Kentucky 4, LouisAna 3.

Maine 1, Maryland 3, Michigan 14, Minnesota 2, Missouri 11, Montana 1, Nebraska 1. New Jersey 3, New York North Carolina 5, Ohio 7, Oklahoma 5, Oregon 3, Pennsylvania 14. South Carolina 2. South Dakota 1. Tennessee B.

Texas 12, Utah 2, Virginia 2, Washington 2. West Virginia 3, Winconsin 1, Wyoming 4. Boy Hitch-Hikes 2,500 Miles to See Bowl Teams PASADENA. Jan. Walter Maple, of Knoxville puts in his bid as Tennessee's No.

1 rooter at today's Rose Bowl game, Walter, who is 14, said he hitchhiked the 2.500 miles out here, with his parents consent. He added that he started without penny, had 35 centa when he arrived. NEW YEAR'S BIRTHRIGHT IS TROUBLE Heritage of War and Unrest Around World Greets 1940 By The Associated Press A dolorous heritage of war and unrest around most of the world greeted the newborn year of 1940 today. Germany and the British -French allies, locked in a titanic struggle now nearly four months old, agreed the year would be a momentous one and vied in predictions of victory. In the grim cold of the north, Finland reported an entire division of Soviet Russian invaders had been cut to pieces, and girded for continued warfare.

Japan, now in the third year of the undeclared war in China. reported 21 Chinese planes had been shot down in a great aerial battle over Liuchow, Generalissimo Chian While, China's. the year with an exhortation to to nationalists for further vigorous defense, Civil strife loomed on Ireland's horizon: India's restless millions seethed with demands for independence from Great Britain; Turkey counted her thousands of dead from natural calamities of earthquake, blizzard and flood; and the world's nations not yet touched br riolence trod the paths of peace with trepidation. The United States secretary of state Cordell Hull, expressed the hope 1940 would see a return to peaceful relations among all nations, but warned that intensified warfare would affect America "more and more hear11y." Even if peace should come this year many officials felt international relations and the conditions of finance and trade would thrust upon the United States "troubles worse than the war." But. peace in the eyes of the belligerents, appeared presently as a chimera.

dawning year will be a hard one, Germany's propaganda ister Paul Joseph Goebbels warned in a radio speech. "Victory will not be a gift to Germany. All Germans must worry for It, not only at the front, but at home. He echoed sentiments expressed Saturday by Reichsfuehrer Adolph Hitler, predicted 1940 would be the greatest year in German history, Germany greeted the new year in darkness. Shuttered dance halls but beer parlors were closed.

Empty streets echoed to footfalls of doubled police patrols. In darkened London, the Archbishof Canterbury broadcast to Britain op new year's appeal for "invincible faith in the rightness of our cause." and said there would be "easey peace," or "any kind of letting for the enemy. For fear of the usual New Year's whistle-tooting might be mistaken for an air raid alarm. British authorities banned it. French radio stations broadcast in 21 languages "cordial greetings to all peoples and all men who, in fact or in heart, are with France and Great Britain in their struggle for the freedom of peoples and men against Nazi imperialism.

On the snowbound western front, both sides reported little activity since the flurry patrol actions Saturday night, The Irish military pressed a rigid search for ammunition stolen from an arsenal. Fears were expressed that the outlawed Irish Republican Army planned fresh disturbances. Indian Nationalists, who have seized British preoccupation with the upon war to renew their demands for independence, projected a possible new campaign of civil disobedience. Their little leader, Mohandas K. Gandhi.

will test the temper of his people in "Independence day" observations January 26. That same date will be a significant one for Japan, as it marks expiration of the trade treaty with the United States. Japan has evidenced anxiety over the future of her important commercial relations with this country. The Japanese announced new one-year agreement with Russia on fishing rights, but this short term was regarded as a concession by Japan. Spain, depressed by the aftermath of bloody civil war, heard a plea for Generalissimo Francisco Franco for cooperation in solving the "unprecedented problems" of reconstruction.

There WAs rumble of opposition in Mexico to a newly-enacted amendment "socializing" all schools. Another Mexican law of the New Year. requiring that all motor transport companies become cooperatives, precipitated protest strikes last week. Uruguary, already tried by Admiral Graf Spee case, ended the old year by ordering out of Montevideo the German merchant ship Tacoma a on grounds it aided the pocket battieship before the Graf Spee WAS scuttied. The tiny Islands in the South Pacific.

just across the international dateline, were among the first. and most serene, spots on earth to greet the New Year. Typical of these were the Chatham Islands, whose 400 Europeans and 300 native Maoris celebrated with dancing. feasting and horse-racing. Birth Occurs In Stalled Taxi LOS ANGELES, Jan.

-The New Year's Eve crush didn't keep the stork from overtaking a taxicab few minutes before last midnight. No ambulance was available when E. V. Sullivan started with his wife for A hospital. The cab they finally obtained was stalled in traffic when George Edward Sullivan WAS born, but physicians said both he and his mother were doign nicely, Circuit Court Opens Tuesday The Henry county Circuit Court January term will convene in this city on Tuesday, January 2 beginning at ten o'clock with Judge J.

T. Clement, of presiding. The indictments prepared by the commonwealth will be given to the grand jury to be returned as true or false bills. The docket is the smallest in recent months. The continued case of Luther Hairheld for the murder of Lewis Hopkins that resulted in a hung jury at the October session will be heard.

Personals S. returned Sunday from West Beach, Fla. where he Hooker, spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. S.

H. Hooker. Dr. and Mrs. H.

B. Stone and Dr. and Mrs. H. B.

Stone, were guests of Mrs. J. D. Sparrow at her ome on Starling avenue Sunday. Mr.

and Mrs. Booker Carter have returned to Columbia, S. C. Mr. and Mrs.

W. H. Borroughs, of Washington, who have been the guests of Mrs. Hattie Carter, on Carter street, have returned to their home. Mr.

and J. R. Kirks and son have returned from Richmond where they spent the holidays. Mr. and Mrs.

J. D. Yeatts were dinner guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. John Sasser in Leaksville.

They were accompanied home by Miss Emily Lou Gilley, who has been spending several days in Leaksville Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Allen and Miss Sara Frances Allen.

of Greensboro, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McMillion have returned to their home.

Mrs. R. L. Carter has returned from Leaksrille where she spent several days. Miss Nell Davis.

Miss Louise Grogan and Miss Grace Newman have returned from Baltimore where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Davis. Miss Madge Davis has been the guest of Mrs. J.

L. Richardson Miss Frances Sea, of Lynchburg, recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Richardson of V. P.

Richard Richardson have been 6985 Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Burge, who have been the guest of the former's parents. Mr. Mrs.

T. P. Burge, Broad street, hare returned to their home New York. Mr. and Mrs.

Murray Vis have- returned to their home in Farmville after spending the holidays with relatives in the city and county. Mr and Mrs. Booker Carter and son, have returned to Columbia. after spending the holidays with Mr8. T.

W. Carter. Miss Margaret Shackelford has returned from Biltmore. N. and was accompanied by Miss Sophie Redwood.

Mrs. Johnny Kelly of Mount Holly, N. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M.

C. Stultz. ENTERTAINING AT DANCE Mr. and Mrs Hooker, Mr. and Mrs.

J. E. Bassett and Mr. and Mrs. R.

E. Weaver are entertaining at dance this evening at the Forest Park Country club from nine to one o'clock. Music will be provided by Basil Freeman and his orchestra. WOMAN'S CLUB TO MEET The members of the Woman's Club will be entertained on Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. J.

W. Jones at "The Breezes." The guest speaker will be Mrs. H. William. To OWN OPICS Another batch of warrants were sued yesterday against Danville's tour theatre managers for operating their theatres on Sunday.

Police Officer J. T. Clark summonsed them to appear the police court January 5. There Are now eight warrants standing against the four theatre men. G.

Jeter Jones. manager of the Virginia Jackson Day campaign has appointed State Senator John W. Carter chairman of the fifth district. John D. Hooker of Stuart was named vice-chairman.

Jackson Day 18 set aside annually as the rallying point of the national Democratic organization. Wailing Whistles Sound Knell of Departing Year The banks and the postoffice were closed today--New Year's Day, the courts also were taking off--but otherwise business was AS usual in the city. Some people yawned during the morning stretch of work for they had seen the departure of 1939 and witnessed the arrival of a new decade. As the mystic hour approached last night, the last of the Christmas fire. works were released.

Some of the boys apparently had saved their heavlest pieces to speed the old year. A3 the hour of midnight chimed, the wall of railway whistles in union proclaimed the passing of the year. and a few motor horns were heard blowing, There were watch-night services devoted to prayer and there were congenial parties in the residential section. Workers in the Dan River Cotton Mills went back to work today after week's holiday. On January 8 the tobacco market.

will resume tiona after the lengthy Christmas holiday. Schools Open Tuesday The schools of Henry county and the city of Martinsville will open on Tuesday morning following the Christmas holiday period of the past ten days. A number of out-of-town teachers who spent the holidays with relatives. are reutrning today to their homes in this city. ENGLAND-DRAPER Miss Mildred Lee Draper.

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Draper, of this city, and Clyde Kenneth England, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R.

England, also of this city, were united in marriage on Saturday afternoon at the First Baptist parsonage. Rev. J. P. McCabe performed the ceremony in the presence of immediate relatives and friends.

Following brief bridal tour the couple return to this city where they reside. will Mrs. England is a graduate of the Martinsville high school class of 1937 and is employed by the Draper Beauty Shoppe. Mr. England, a former resition with Martinsville Novelty dent of North.

Carolina, holds a post. Corp. MORRIS-FAIR The marriage of Miss Ruth Catherine Fair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fair, of Spencer, to Robert Walter.

Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Thomas Morris, of this city, was solemnized on Saturday afternoon at four o'clock at the Broad Street Christian church with Rev. C.

M. Wales, pastor of the bride, officiating. The vows were spoken in the presence of immediate relatives and close friends. Immediately following the ceremony the couple left for a southern bridal tour. Upon their return they will make their home in this city.

New Record Set The marriage license bureau at the Henry county courthouse surpassed all former records when 1,298 licenses were issued during the year: In 1938 the total 989 licenses were issued and in 1937 the number issued were 1,008. During December, 265 licenses were issued. LEAGUE TO MEET The regular monthly meeting of the Charity League will be held on Tuesday evening at the Henry Hotel in the Colonial Room with Mrs. C. L.

Booth, president, presiding. The appointment of the committee to serve during the ensuing six months period will be made by the president. by the league will also be given at A report of the dance sponsored this time. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs.

James Deal. announce the birth of a daughter, Jeanette Ann on Monday January 1 at 12:03 o'clock at their home on Chalmers street. COUNCIL TO MEET Following the adjournment of the city council on Tuesday. December 19 the regular weekly session will be resumed on Tuesday evening with Mayor J. W.

Booker, presiding. CIRCLE POSTPONED The members of the Girl's Circle of the Broad Street Christian church. have postponed their meetIng until Tuesday, January 9th. WOODY -SHELBURNE Miss Lulu Shelburne and Mitchell Woods of this city were united in marriage early this morning at the home of Rev. C.

M. Wales on Circle street. Rev. Wales performed the ceremony. TEARS NOT THEIRS FORT WAYNE, Ind.

-Burglars who broke into the Brabill Grain and Milling office set loose tear gas intended to protect the property, but it dien't make them cry. They opened windows and stood by while the room cleared. Then they blew the sate and left with $400 to $500. Ball Highlights Week End Socials Holiday festivities have been numerous the Forest Pars country club and among the outstanding events for the younger social set was the tea dance given on Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs.

J. C. Hooker and Dr. and Mrs. J.

A. Shackelford, honoring Miss May Booker and Miss Frances Shackelford. The ball room was decorated in Christmas greens and bells. One hundred and twenty five young men and women danced to the popular tunes of Basil Freeman and his orchestra. A number of out of town guests from Bassett, Danville, Rosnoke, Rocky Mount and Newburg.

N. enjoyed the social. Assisting in serving were Mrs. Julian Robertson, Miss Nancy Marshall, Miss Sophie Redwood, Miss Margaret Shackelford, Mrs. John Shockley, Miss Blanche Harrison Shackelford and Miss Peggy Hooker.

ENTERTAINS AT DINNER Miss Mary Holt Whittle entertained a group of friends on Saturday erening at a dinner at her home on Starling Avenue, honoring those who are attending colleges this winter. ENTERTAINS AT OPEN HOUSE Johnston Estes entertained at Open Houss on Sunday afternoon from 4 to o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pannill Rucker, Jr. The home was most festive with ita decorations of the holiday season.

Mr. and Mrs. Rucker and Miss Jace queline Byrd received the guests. Robert Williams Dies in County Robert T. Williams, age 80, died on Sunday at his home in Horsepasture, following a lingering illness.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Horsepasture Christian church with Rev. C. M. Wales, pastor, conducting the rites. Mr.

Williams is survived by one sister and is an uncle of R. H. liams of Horsepasture, Funeral Services For Mrs. Smith Smith were held on Sunday afternoon Funeral services for Mors. Paul from her late residence on Winston street.

Rev. J. T. Banks, pastor of the Wesley Methodist church, ducted the services. Interment followed in Roselawn cemetery.

The pallbearers were Jack Odell, J. L. Clark, Abe Belton. Herbert Hodges, M. C.

Linsky, and W. H. Draper. The flowerbearers were friends of the deceased. ENTERTAINS GROUP Miss Lucy Minter entertained group of informal her friends on Saturday at an party at her home on Church street.

The guest list included: Louberta Martin. Dorothy Minter, Mary Evelyn Shumate, Odessia Martin. Janice Moore, Claybourne Donovant, Robert Moore, Pete Shelton, Nelson Minter, Sam Minter and Ed Minter. MEETING POSTPONED The members of the Mildred Lee chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy will postpone their meeting until Saturday, January 10th, when the chapter will entertain the state president and observe Lee-Jackson day. FIRE! WELLINGTON, Kas.

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