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[The Largest Paid-Up Circulation of Any Newspaper Published in Randolph County MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED TRESS IF N. E. A. FEATURE SERVICE Randolph County’s Only Daily Newspaper THE DAILY COURIER “Over 10,000 People Welcome You to Asheboro, the Center of'the Mid-South” me lxi ASHEBORO, N. C., TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1937 NUMBER 86 • the Klan Black has a for the senatorial nomi »y Redding* Is Planning For Fair leland Raises [K Issue; Attack Opens In Senate fers to Senator Piack’s Nomination as Gra. ; National Issue. Cites Newspaper [contends Klan Elected Black 1 To Senate In Walk away Race. Washington, Aug. 17.—(AP)— ator Copeland (D-NY) brought , Ku Klux Klan issue against iator Black into the senate to y with a statement that “it )Uld be an outrage to put a for ■ ffler supervisor of the Klan on the Supreme Court bench.” Opening debate Senator Copeland laid the nomination should be re nted if the clan relation is ac cepted as true. “Just now,*' he said, “there is doubt about it and the no [mination should be sent back to [committee for investigation.” Small groups of Republicans and “Old Line” Democrats were lined up to fight the Black confirmation. Discussing what he called “Klan relationship,” Copeland said, *i have no doubt regarding my action. Other senators will be guided by their convictions.” * “Hut there rests upon us a res ponsibility, second only to that of the court packing scheme, unless the President relieves us of this responsibility by withdrawing this nomination. It is our duty to know all the details. I: “Can the leopard change its ipots? Will Black 4»e any different as a Justice than as a candidate. The Mobile Register, states Au gust 15, 1926, Copeland continued, .‘backed by walkaway ;ion Troy Redding, head of the agri | cultural exhibits of the Randolph i county fair, urges that farmers put away choice things now for the ex hibits at thefair, which is not far distant. Every year, according to Mr. Redding—himself one of thefinest farmers of the county—people see things at the fair and remark that they wish they had brought certain Specimen from their own gardens, I fields, pantries, and barnyards. This year—be prepared in advance and lay your products aside in ad vance. Pays Fine, Costs In J. P. Hearing Joe Thotter, who on Monday morning was convicted on a charge of reckless driving, paid a fine of $5 and the costa, according to Pa trolman Norris, who cited Trotter to court after an automobile col lision on Fayetetville street Satur day. In addition to the court charges and fine, Trotter made sat isfactory arrangements with Otto Frey of Fayetteville, the second participants in the collision. Mr. Trotter objected to the re port in this newspaper on Sunday when the term “arrest” was used and says he was not arrested, that he was cited to appear in magis trate’s court. We are glad to make this statement for Mr. Trot ter. Patrolman Norris, when appris ed of Trotter’s contention he was not arrested stated, "Trotter was technically under arrest the mo ment I stopped him.” HlOH6«/?T Temperature OPTHE LAST 24 HOURS THE WEATHER Carolina: Generally f*ir slightly warmer in north portion and south east Wednesday partly cloudy. Infant’s Slayer Trapped right, Samuel Elsinore, 50, guides police to the deserted cottage on Sta ten Island, N. Y., where, he confessed, he attacked and strangled four year-old Joan Kuleba It was Elsniore who reported “discovery” of the body in the latest of the series of sex crimes against young girls that have horrified New York city. Asheboro Eagles Lose To Buford; Norris Smashed Young Democrats To Name Officers Executive Committee Met Monday Evening; County Meeting Sept.-2nd. The executive committee of the Young Democratic club of Ran dolph county met last night in the county courthouse. The purpose of this meeting was to investigate and propose to the county convent.on such recommendations as they see fit. The county convention will be held on Thursday, September 2nd. At this time new officers will be elected for the organization, also delegates will be named for the state convention of Young Demo crats to be held in Winston-Salem on Saturday, September 11th. Robert Wood, president of the organization, presided over tins meeting. Members of the executive committee present were: G. G. Gil more, Climax; Miss Frances Smith, Liberty; Ralph Bulla, North Ashe boro; Sam Miller and Robert Wood, Asheboro. . Mr. Gilmore was named chairman of the constitution committee with the other officers of the executive board, serving with him as commit tee members. They plan to for-* mulate this report at an early date. Missionaries Not to Sail Toronto, Aug. 17.—(Canadian Press)—All sailings of missionar ies for China and Japan were can jelled by the United Church of Canada yesterday. Plans for the return of missionaries here on fur lough will be decided at a confer ence later. Merchant Marine ishington, Aug. 17.—(AP)— ph P. Kennedy, chairman ol Maritime commission, says the ed States needs 300 to 350 new i to enable its merchant marine impete successfully with the Jy, modem foreign fleets. Eagles Game ta, Kans., Aug. 1J*-— >ro, N. C entry in nations ro baseball tournament will orsiea, S. D., atJ pm. Wed; Corsica defeated Fort Neb. 8 to 0, in first game. A i “Red” Driven to Showers, Lanford Follows; Final Score 11 to 7. Wichita, Aug. 17.—(Special to The Daily Courier,)—A high flying Eagle pack had its feathers seared here last night when the Buford, Ga., fire-ball eaters turned the Asheboro representatives back to the tune of 11 to 7. The crash came in the last half of the eighth inning when after taking a 6-3 lead, McCriry’s Nor ris was driven to showers. He was followed on the mound by Sam Lankford, ace hurler of the open ing day’s fray, but the Georgia crackers were no respectors of per sons and Sam got a free ticket to the watering tank. “Hook” Calloway sent in to re lieve Lankford stopped the slaugh ter but not until the Buford aggre gation had gathered 8 runs and 8 hits. . Asheboro put over one run in the final session. McCrary Johnson c. f. Cox 3 b. Clodfelter s s. Burge 1. f. Harrington c. Griffin r. f. Short 2 b. Cheek 1 b. Norris p. Rufford, Ga. Har Martin, ss. Shipley 2 b. Baxter, c. f. McSwain, 1. f. Harris, r. f. Herrir. 3b. Morris, lb. Kimbrell c. Butzman, p. About 8,000 baseball fans were in Lawrence stadium when the Mc Crary Eagles of Asheboro took the field for their early warm up. Mc Crary’s opponent were Buford, Ga., Bona Allens, runners up last year, scored a first round triumph oyer Hollywood, California, Painters, while the North Carolinians trounc ed the highly touted Kansas , Citv Cops in their first round victory. McCrary, if they defeat the Geor gians tonight will clash with the Fort Crook, Nebraska soldiers at six o’clock tommorrow night The Eagles opponent in case defeat, has not yet been determined. The Buford team took the field with the umpire giving pitcher (Please turn to Page 6) Farley Lauds 40 Hour Week, Says President Helped Claims Roosevelt Gave Great Opportunity To Working Men. Election Activity Three Men in Field For Asso ciation Head; 150 Attend ing Affair. Fayetteville, Aug. 17.—(AP)— Postmaster General James A. Far ley, speaking to the postmasters of North Carolina, gathered here in convention today, that during the past two years he has had no cause for regret of the 40 hour week he approved for postal employes. “President Roosevelt,” Mr. Far ley stid, “has given the greatest! opportunity to men who work. have believed for a long time that good wages and working conditions are essential to good business. Fayetteville, Aug. 17.—Even tha approaching election of a successor to President Paul R. Younts, Char lottean took a back seat with elec tioneering going on quietly by sup porters of three candidates during Farley’s visit. These are J. 11. McKenzie, Salisbury, J. W. Cole man, Greensboro ,and Wythe Pey ton, Asheville. One hundred and fifty postmas ters and postmistresses are regis tered for the convention. Head quarters are in the Prince Charles hotel. * George Ricks To Remain For Month Supply Pastor of Presbyterian Church Has Won Many > Friends in Town. George H. Ricks, supply pastor ct the Presbyterian Church for the past two months, has been engaged to continue his wirk here until the opening of his Seminary in Sept tmber. By and unanimous vote of the combined official boards of el ders and deacons, acknowledgmeht was made of his valuable service to the church and Mr. Ricks was ask ed to extend his engagement here to the full period of his summer vacation. Upon notification of this action, Mr. Ricks agreed to continue his service here through the month of August. Mr. licks will continue to occupy his old room at the Manse, and the many friends to whom he has en deared himself will be welcomed to contact him there at any time during the remainder of the month. The church has prospered under his leadership, and the young peo ple especially have been profited. All ages and classes have come to respect and love him: and his ar rangement to prolong his sumniei sojourn here is evidence of his value to the church and to the com munity. Mrs. Eunice Lanier Died in Hospital Well Known Young Matron Of Flint Hill Will Be Buried Wednesday. Mrs. Eunice Ellen Canoy Lanier, age 27, wife of Walter Lanier of the Flint Hill community, died at a local hospital Monday evening at 6:30 a’clock following an illness of several months. She was bom in Randolph coun ty, September 3, 1909, a daughter of J. E. and Jennie Miller Canoy. Surviving in addition to her hus band and parents, are two small children of the home, and two sis ters: Mrs Carson Robbins and Mrs. Clyde Richardson, both of Sophia, route 1; three brothers, R. L. Ca noy of Randleman, route 2, J. M. and E. W. of Sophia, route 1, also survive •Funeral services will be conduct ed Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock at the Flint Hill Congrega tional church by Rev- S. M. Penn, pastor Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The body remained at the Far low Funeral Home until late Tues day afternoon, when it was remov ed to the home of her patents on Sophia, route 1. High School Band To Give Concert Sunday The Asheboro High school band will give a concert on Sunday af ternoon, August 22nd. on the court house lawn. This concert, which will begin at 4:30, is given for the benefit of all friends of his band which is under the direction of Pat Leonard of Albermarle. Maiden Flight of Mfehty U. S. Navy Bomber .I.I.I.I II M.M" I . I.IPUKVIW' 9'' ** * ' r - V TV rr^rr? As U. S. Navy officers watched, 55,000 pounds of bombing plane, equally at home on land, sea or air, swing along the Connecticut coast on its successful maiden trip, proving its worth as a link in the United States defense system. This four-motored ‘Flying Dreadnaught” is said to be the largest bomber in the world. On its first flight, pictured above it was piloted by a crew from the Sikorsky plant, where it was made for the navy, w,th navy officials as observers. Chamber oi Commerce City Booklet Being Distributed Senator Black Speaks Out Some weeks ago Senator Hugo Black of Alabama sat in his Wash ington office and talked quietly with Morgan M. Beatty, AF Fea ture Service Writer, about how he thought the constitution cught to be interpreted to fit 20th century business complications. Senator Black at this time was but one voice in nearly 600 con gressmen, and his views didn't cut much ice one way or another. Beatty didnt even bother to write iff the interview. But he saved His nbtes. Today Senator Black’t views on interpretation of theconstitution are of prime importance to every business man, laborer and farmer in the United States. For Senator Black, nominated by President Roosevelt for the Supreme Court, soon may be making those views the law of the land. For a closeup of Senator Black and his own* statement of his legal economic views, turn to Morgan Beatty’s story of that almost for gotten interview today on page 2. Eagles Capture Mid-West Papers Victory Advertises Asheboro Throughout Wichita'; Hail Lankford; Short. Wichita, Aug. 16.—“North Caro lina” was spread in big letters a cross the sports page of every pa per in Wichita Saturday morning after the Eagles’ victory over the Kansas City Police, and ‘Asheboro’ was on the tongue of every fan. Pat Short and Skipper Harring ton were the objects of most of the laudatory columns of local sports writers—Short for his sensationl fielding and because he led the club with three hits; Harrington because his double in the sixth broke the scoring ice and drove in the two runs that meant the ball game as well as turning in a prize bit of de fensive play on a seemingly perfect bunt in the eighth. Sam Lankford, too, received ap plause from the crowd at the pall park and from the columnists for his seven hit pitching, but he worked so easily that many failed to realize how much he was putting on the ball. The arrival of two home town boys, Clyde Treadgill and Stanton Presnell, Friday afternoon helped a lot to put heart in tthe Eagles. They felt they just couldn’t let down a pair of fans who had driven continously for nearly 40 hours and covered 1500 miles to see them play. As a reward for their trip, tournament officials fixed them up with passes to all games. Wichita baseball enthusiasts are all anxious to see Hooks Calloway in action. A record of 26 consecu tive victories is perfect in any class of baseball. One of the happienst fellows on the trip is Charlie Barnes. It was impossible to include him in the playing squad of 16, but because of his faithful playing during the year he was taken along as an extra man. Radium, costing about $700,000 an ounce, is still the world’s mo3t expensive element.- The total amount of mined radium in the world is estimated to be less than one and one-third pounds. Asheboro Advertising Book Out For Distribution; Some at Wichita. The Chamber of Commerce has completed the publication of its 1937 Asheboro booklet and hun dreds of copies are now being cir culated throughout the city of Wi chita, the scene of the National semi-pro baseball series. Members of McCrary Eagles, winners of the North Carolina se mi-pro title and team associates last night passed the attractive booklets to all persons gathered in the baseball park. The cover carries the title, “Asheboro, The Genter of North Carolina.” At the bottom or the cover page are printed the words, “Presented by Asheboro Chamber of Commerce.” A summary of Asheboro’s pride, including banks, manufacturing and industries are carried on the inside pages. The booklet states there are 51 industries located within the city and that the city has an annual industrial payroll of $2,500,000. Total resohurces of both banks are placed at $3,010, 324.31. | It calls attention to the Randolph hospital with its forty bed accom modation, the electric and light po wer facilities, telephone company and other items of interest to the prospective home maker and busi ness man. The golf course planned by Don ald Ross is also described with an attractive picture of one of the greens. Other photographs include one of the McCrary Eagles, several of the industrial plants, churches and many of the attractive homes. In reference to beautification the booklet states, “Although the in industrial growth of Asheboro is making it one of the busiest of the Piedmont cities, the desire for ad ditional smokestacks is not permit ted to allow neglect of the beauty I of the city or the charm of the j residential sections. The Chamber of Commerce is currently sponsor ing a city beautification program, the feature of which is a Better Homes and Gardens contest which is proving a great impetus to Asheboro citizens to improve the appearance of their resinences.” Referring to educational facili ties the booklet contains this para graph: | “The city has an accredited l school system which is a part of i the state operated system. There ! are schools for both white and col I ored children. One large brick building houses one graded school I and the high school, and the west I side of the city is served by anoth er graded school.” Pole Aviators Fairbanks, Alaska, August 17.— AP—Aviators on a peace mission gathered on the rim of the Artie j today for a search into the bleak ' north west where six Russian ! transport Polar flyers disappeared. With rain and rolling clouds, which swept across the lop of the world, the searchers were ground : ed. Slight Fire The Asheboro fire department was called to the residence of Lar kin Parks, Stowe street, yester day when a spark from a stove i flue caused a slight blaze in one room of the dwelling. Chief Clar ' ence Rush reported no damage was j caused by the fire* Mrs. C. G. Smith Auxiliary Guest Gives Interesting Talk Re garding Life-Habits Of Holy Land. Mrs. C G. Smith, who with Dr. Smith, pastor of the Presbyterian church, returned from Europe this week, gave a very interesting and instructive talk Monday afternoon to the women of the church and congregation. About fifty women attended the gathering which was before the Woman’s Aux’liary. The talk was centered around the Holy Land. “This moment is the very one I have been looking for ward to since I left Asheboro,” Mrs. Smith said in opening her ad desss, “a chance to tell, you all about our trip to Europe and Pal estine.” Mrs. Smith, in discussing how Palestine fits in to God’s plan, said it was isolated, bounded on east and south by desert, on the west by the sea and on • the north b/ mountains. It acts as a bridge from Asia to Africa, the speaker pointed out. “When the time came for spreading the gospel,” the spea ker said, “the country was well sit uated.” It has a tone of cosmopolitan, Mrs. Smith said, as it is inhabited by all types of people. Ihe clima tic conditions are varied, the tem perature in Judea is noted for its cool nights. It is semi-tropical on the sea coast and tropical at the Dead Sea. Mrs. Smith noted a feeling of tenseness in the air the American consulate stated they did not know what would happen but if anything did come there was ample protec tion and plenty of food. “The Arabs,” Mrs. Smith said, “are very hostile towards the Jews who were returning at the rate of 1,000 a month. In conversation with one of the educated Arabs, an olive grove owner, stated, “The Jews are bringing in western ideas which do not work in the east.” Mrs. Smith called attention to two types of travelers which were met. Those who were looking for the shrines which mark the sacred spots and those who were looking for the general conditions of life in the regions which gave birth to the gospel history. The speaker also gave interest word pictures of the Sea of Galilee. Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the Wailing Wall, Nazareth and many other lo cations of interest to churchwomen and churchmen. Roosevelt s Talk To Be Broadcast President Leaves Capital For Fort Raleigh; On Air Wednesday. Washington, Aug. i7.—(AP)— President Roosevelt was scheduled to leave the capital on a special train this afternoon for Roanoke Island, N. C. to join in the cele bratioff of the 350th anniversary of the founding of Sir Walter Ral eigh’s “lost colony.” The Presidents address will he broadcast at 3:33 tomorrow after noon. Insurgent Drive Hendaye, Spanish Frontier, Aug 17.—(AP)—Spanish insurgents ur der command of General Franciscc Franco late today launched legions against the towering defenses ol the Santander city. Insurgents predicted the fall 01 the Capital city drithin five days. V \ An. can Women Let Shanghai Ih fiain Of Fire Roosevelt Calls General Craig And Rear Admiral Rich ardson For Talks. Shanghai Shelled Considering Sending More U. S. Troops; May Invoke Pact. Washington, Aug. 17. — (AP)—Secretary of State Cor dell Hull said today this gov ernment has ordered 1,200 Marines to sail from San Diego, to Shanghai to protect American Nationals from viol ence. Mr. Hull also announced the department was asking Congress to appropriate $500, 000 for all necessary relief and evacuation emergencies. The Marines Hull stated would sail within ten days. He added that it would require five weeks to land them in Shan ghai. Washington, Aug. 17.—(AP)— President Roosevelt, according to informed persons today has been considering two possible steps in connection with the undeclared war between Japan and China. One—to rush reinforcements to China to protect United States citi zens. Two—to invoke neutrality acts against both Japan and China. Mr. Roosevelt yesterday consult ed not only with Secretary of State Cordell Hull, but with General Ma lin Craig, chief of staff; rear ad miral James Richardson, acting chief of naval operations and Stan- • ley Hornbeck, chief of the state de- * partment for eastern divisions. Shanghai, Aug. 17.—(AP)—Shell splinters sprayed peaceful and foreign homes with death and great guns roared out terror to night in the Japanese-Chinese bat tle at Shanghai. 100,000 men with guns and bombs fought on to a goal none could foresee. Fire ringed the city. Unconfirmed reports were to the eff ect Chinese troops pressed hard on Japanese positions along lines of Shanghai facing the Whampoo river. Reports disclosed three hugh fires started by Chinese bombs and shells within the Japenese lines. Japanese bombed after dark in a renewal of a duel. Steel shell fragments sprayed into the conces sion where most Americans live. Concession police were unable to learn of the number of dead and injured but estimated that 50, all Chinese, were struck by shrapnel or splinters. Business collapsed. More than 2,000 Americans and British women and children fled from Shanghai. They played hide-and-seek with death, down the Whampoo river to reach waiting liners under the bla zing guns of the Japanese fleet. Sunset found both fronts ready. Japanese and Chinese air duel3 shook the city until early this aft ernoon, spraying hot steel through out the French concession. Shooting Case Is Scheduled Today Justice J. F. Routh To Con duct Hearings At Randleman. Hearings into circumstances connected with the fatal shooting of Edgar Anderson, 22, at the Wright filling station, Randleman, Saturday, August 7, are scheduled before Justice of the Peace J. F. Routh this afternoon or tomorrow. Millard Wright who, after An derson had sustained three wounds, said to have been caused by revol ver shots, gave himself up to mem bers of the sheriff’s department, and has voluntarily remained un der technical arrest. He will be arraigned before Justice Routh at Randleman. Anderson, according to reports, had threatened Wright’s life and caused considerable disturbance at the filling station prior to the shooting. Woman Killed Rockingham, Aug. 17.—A west bound Seaboard freight train at 11:15 o’clock yesterday struck and . instantly killed Mrs. J. C. Chewn i ing in from of Hannah Pickett No. > 1 mill. Mrs. Chewning, S3, and * hard of hearing, was walking west f ward on the track. The whistle was blown, but she failed to hear f the warning. Her body was sever ed.