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-1 1 1:.’ N Art (Tin' ill'll Springs (Often VOLUME XXXII. NUMBER 15. RED SPRINGS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1929 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $1.50 PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE. Two People Killed Here in Crossing Tragedy Monday Miss Cordelia Conoly Instantly Killed And Miss Geraldine Moore Mor al ly Wounded When Train Crashed Into Automobile; Funeral For Miss Conoly Held Tuesday. PERSONAL NEWS Local Church Is Assigned New Pastor Graded School To Put On Health P rogram Florver Show Here Last Miss Cordelia Conoly of this place was instantly killed Monday morning and Geraldine Moore, 13, of Madison, died in Highsmith’s hospital at 4:30 Monday afternoon as a result of an accident when the Fayetteville-Sum- bar Southbound train crashed into a car in which they were riding. Mr. D.. A. McCormick, prominent mer chant and farmer of McDonald, driv- Mrs. G. T. Brooks of this place and Mrs. Lacy Williams of Maxton were guests of Rev. William Mcliwin- en of Charlotte Tuesday and Wed nesday of last week. Mr, Louis Crisp of Faulklan.fi vis ited friends in Reel Springs Monday. Mrs. Robert Massie, Mrs. Ella Mc Kinnon and Mrs. J. C. McPhail were guests of Mrs. Fred Vaughn at Ard- lus,sa last Friday. Miss Mae Meircer returned home last Thursday night after a visit to er.of the car,, was seriously, though friends in Lumberton, it is thought, not critically hurt, i Mrs. A. A. Williford of Raeford was a Red Springs visitor Thursday afternoon. Miss Fannie Matton of High Point is .the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. W. Goodman. Miss Burline Raeley who is a member of the school faculty at Wal- Miss Moore and Mr .McCormick were here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ida Currie, grand-mother Miss Moore and an aunt of Mr. z Cormick. They had just the home of Miss Conoly and - gone to town to make some phases for the funeral. They of Mc- left had pur- were nut Cove, spent the weekend with (returning by way of the college that . her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Rat- they might help lessen confusion on the street the funeral was to be held on in 30 minutes from the time of the wreck. It. is thought that Mr. McCormick did not see the train be cause of the" downpour of rain. The accident occurred directly behind Miss Conoly’s home, ' । A short service was conducted for 7 Miss Moore Tuesday morning at the home of hy; _aunt, Miss Flora Bell Currie, by Rev. J. B. Black, pastor of the Red Springs Presbyterian church. The body was taken immediately af terward to her home in Madison for burial. Geiraldine was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore of Madison. She is survived by her parents and two yotfiger sis ters, Louise and Wayburn. _ ■ Funeral services for Miss Cordelia Conoly were conducted Tuesday af ternoon at 3:00 o’clock by bar pas tor, Rev. J. B. Black, assisted by Rev. E. L. Hanna, pastor of the Antioch Presbyterian Church. The deceased was a daughter of Mrs Flora Conoly and the late Mr. G. B. Conoly. She was a consistent and faithful Member of the Red Springs Presbyterian church. “Cor die,” as she was affectionately called, ley.' ' Mr. and Mrs. Roy Singleton spent Friday in Charlotte on business. Mrs. A .L. Boatwright returned Rev. C. T. Rogers Comes To Red Springs Methodist Church;; Rev. Mr. Hobbs Goes To New Bern. The North Carolina Conference of the Methodist, Episcopal Church, South, which was in session in Kin ston last week came to an end Sun day afternoon, and the. appointments wom read at live o’clock in the after noon. The appointments wena broad cast from the Edenton Street M. E. church, Raleigh, Sunday night. There were only two changes in the church es in Robeson County. The appointments as announced for Rocking-hsfin District were as fol lows: presiding Elder : W. C. Smith. Aberdeen-Vass, G, B. Starling; Biscoe, J. H. Miller; Caledonia, J. T. Draper; Ellerte, J.C. Whedbee; Ham let, B. P. Robinson; Laurel Hill, G. H. Biggs; Laurinburg, C^ M. Haw kins; Lamberton, Ri A. Swaringer; Lumberton circuit, F. -B. Noblitt; Maxton, J B. Hurley; Mount Gilead, F. M. Shamburger; Piedmont E. R. Clegg; Raeford, W. E„ Trawick; Red Springs, C. T. Rogers; Richmond, Leon Russell (supply); Rockingham, H. L. Hendricks; Roberdel, M. C. Miss Bessie Covington Leads Inter esting Program Aj P .T. A. Meet Last Friday; Mrs. Eastham Cen tral Grade Mother. Thursday Event of Interest Ellerbe; Fairmont, F B. Peele; Row- land, J. H. Lanning. St, Johns-Gib son, E. B. Fisher; Troy, A. S. Par- mother, Mrs. Daisy Smith, in Fay-lker; West End, N. B. Johnson; Wade etteville. ! ville, E. C Crawford. Saturday from a week’s visit to her Superannuates: A. McMullen, D. A. Watkins, J. A. Lee, W. H. Town- Miss Miriam Watson, who is a member of the high school faculty in Rowland spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Watson. Mr. “Fatty” Campbell of Florence visited friends in Red Springs Sun day. Miss Mary Lane Brewer, who teaches school in Walnut Cove, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Brewer. Misses Eriline and Agnes Coxe of Greensboro spent the weekend with their mother, Mrs. E. L. Coxe. s » Mr. McPherson Buie, who is a stU-) A.- „ 5 + dent at State College, spent the week’ lall ° W 6 uOWn 338 111 g °’ end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. send. The only two changes made in Robeson county were Rev R. A. Swaringer to Lumberton, succeeding Rev. Euclid McWhorter, who goes to Enfield, and Rev. A. J. Hobbs, Jr., of Red Springs, who goes to New Bern, being succeeded here by Rev- C. T. Rogers, formerly of Newport. Mr .Hobbs has served the Red Springs church fc,r three years and 1 genuine regret that his nitfers and the whole popu- it is with D. P. Buie. Miss Mary W^ Bullock who has in §- Rev. „Mr. Hobbs will preach his final sermon here next Sunday morn- The local. Parent-Teacher Associa tion held its regular meeting Friday, November 1st, at 4 p. m. Tire following program was carried out with Miss Bessie Covington, chairman of the program committee, presiding: Song, by the association. • Readings: “When Day is Done,” “What Home’s Intended For,” by Mrs. R. D. McMillan. The Ideal Home: (a) The Parent’s Viewpoint—Mr. Charles Roberts; (b) the Teacher’s Viewpoint—Miss La- Velle Alexander; (c) the Childs Viewpoint—Miss Emma Sikes. Songs: High School Glee Club. Discussion: Should Children be Giv en Definite Tasks in the Home and 1 Should they be Paid for These Du-1 ties?—Mrs. J. B. Black. Odom, president of the club, an nounced that Mrs. R L. Eastham had been elected as the new central grade mother, and that the names of the grade mothers would be an nounced at the next meeting. I Although Supt. Pugh had to be absent, he left two announcements, that the health program would be carried out in the different grades by putting on health-chapel-pro-! grams, and that $18.00 was needed in the grades for magazines and $30.00 in high school for magazines and newspapers. Mr. Ernest Gra ham, chairman of the school board, stated to the board th stated that the board would stand for the $30.00 if the club would stand for the $10.00, which was unanimous ly agreed upon. The grades winning the attendance rewaird were, first 1-A, fourth and eighth. District Federation of Old Carolina Bank Building Literally Transformed by Great Profusion of Floral Exhibits; Local Club Mem ber Praises Fine Cooperation of Red Springs Ladies. been working; in Salisbury, arrived Sunday and spent until Wednesday \ Distinguished Visitors with her grandmother, Mrs. D. P McEachern. Miss Bullock was ac- companied by Miss Betsy . Davis of at F. M. C. Saturday Salisbury and Miss Elizabeth Toon ' . ri Fayett^B. Miss Toon tend Miss , have Bullock left Wednesday for New been attending the D. A. R. Region- her willingness tb help others. 1 York City where they have accepted The -pallbearers were nephews " of . positions. . j ^sts of Flpra Macdonald College the deceased, Messrs Jack Hodgin. Mr. Daniel Webster of- Lumber , ' Benton McBrvde and John McPhaul Bridge was a Red Springs visitor ^?? ’ ® 1 t^^rer of Antioch. Dave Hodgin and John ) Tuesday. Valuer Scott) wbranan ' was loveli hy -all who knf}v her,, be- h’ause ^ hap** disposition, asr - kind'“thetights, of other people, and Bullock let Wednesday Russel of Col. Walker of Raeford end George Con- ! oly of Waycross, Ga. Her remains were tenderly laid away in the cemetery at Antioch : Bed Springs. Mr. I. S, MCManus and daughter's Dorcas arid Juanita, spent the week- I Walter Scott) Librarian ' General. I Mrs. Lowell F. Howard, Ohio, Presi- ! dent General, Daughters of the end with relatives and friends in Music Clubs Has Good Meeting At Lumberton\ amid a large crowd of relatives and ; friends and beneath a profusion of Presbytcriau Ladles beautiful floral offerings, which in a. '’ Of Fifth District Meet At. Lumber Bridge American Revolution. Mrs. Samuel Kramer, New York, Curator General; Mrs. William, Burney, South Carolina, Vice-President General; Mrs. William S, Shaw, Maine, Vice-President Gen- small way indicated the esteem in ) which she was held. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Flora Conoly, one brother, Mr. Will Conoly or Waycross, Ga., and four) The Fifth District Conference of sisters, Mrs. Marylbell Culbreth, of ) the Woman’s Presbyterial of Fayette Waycross, Ga., Mrs. Marshall Me- ville Presbytery will meet with the Bryidie and Mrs. J. A. Hodgin of An- ) Lumber Bridge Presbyterian church tioch and Mrs. F. B. Sexton of Rae- November 7. The conference con- ford. Mayor McRae Asks Support of Red Cross' I sists of ten churches. H. Hanna is President A proclamation by the Mayor cal, ling upon the people to join, marks) the opening of the annuel roll call of the American Red Cross. The Red Springs chapter has been as- ) signed a goal of 100 members by. /the national headquarters of the Red ’ Cross, and proclamation of Mayor - W. L. McRae is a call to civic pride) u and duty. The proclamation says to people of Red Springs: “The American National Red Cross trict. The program is 9:45-10:00 Executive meeting. 10:00 Devotional. Mrs. well, Bethel church. Welcome, Rev. C. E. Response, Mrs. P. Shiloh church. Mrs. George of this dis- as follows: Committee A. D. Cars- Clark. P. McCain, 10:30 Address Mrs. W. M. Fair ley, Presbyterial 10:50 Report P resident. 10:50 Report of Sect’y Cross, Mrs. D. McP. McArthur. White 11:05. Report of Sect’y of Orphan age, Mrs. L. A. McLaurin 11.20 Report of Sec’ty ’ S. & P. Home Missions, Miss Sallie Throw- oral; Mrs. Charles Whitaker State Regent, North Carolina; Mrs. John C. Coulter, State Regent South Carolina; Mrs. Stanley Reed, State Regent Kentucky; Mrs. Fred Morgan, National Chairman of Legislation, Maine; Mrs. Ruth McCury Brown, Nat. Vice Chairman of Sons and Daughters of the Republic, Arkansas. Mrs. Ida Currie Dies Last Sunday The entire town and ing communities were Sunday evening when that Mrs. Ida Currie was dead. the surround- saddened last it was known of this place is asking.yoc today to support its humanitarian work in the 1 ’— 11:35 Report of Delegate to-Colored vear by taking out memberships. It is by memberships that the Red Sris' Conference, Mary Finkley. Cross exists. Without such sup port, the Red Cross could not main tain its services, including its trained disaster relief personnel. It asks the public to remember that giving to a disaster relief fund is giving only to a particular group of suf ferers, and contributes nothing to the support of the Red Gross services 11:40 Foreign Mission Mrs. Lacy L. Little, China. Address, 12:10 Special music, Flora Mac donald college. 12:25 Report of Sect’y of Liters- . ture, Mrs. Carl S. Matthews; i nouncements. ; 12:30. Lunch. Afternoon Session an- and to the fund expended from the ) Red Cross treasury in minor dis-i asters. To join the Red Cross is to be - member of a society that works’ for the good of humanity without regard to artificial social barriers. It means the support of service at home and over the nation and Ameri- 2:00 Devotional, Secretary of Spir itual Life, Mrs. M. H. Southerland; offering. 2:25. Model business meeting, Rae ford Auxiliary. 2:45. Report of Secretary Assem bly’s Home Missions, Mirs. G. H. West. can overseas possessions, and to foreign countries prostrated by cala mity.' 1 3:00 Paegants, Our Church’s Home Mission Work, Parkton, Lumber I Bridge and Rex Auxiliaries. 1 3:30. Mrs. W M Fairley. I 3:50. Business. The deceased wag in her 65th year and, although she had been in declin ing health for several years, she had been seriously ill for one week. Mrs. Currie was a widow of the late Dr. Angus Currie. She was a faithful member of the Red Springs Presbyterian church. Living all of her life in this com munity, she had many friends and relatives who loved her for her gen tle disposition and pleasing person ality. The funeral was conducted from tRe home Monday afternoon at 3:30 by Rev. J. B. Black, pastor of the Presbyterian church here, and the burial was immediately afterwards in the Antioch cemetery. The flowers were profuse and beautiful. Surviving are three children, Miss Flora Bell Currie, of this place, Mrs. Robert Moore of Madison, and Mr. John H. Currie of Waycross, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. J. D. McLeod of trus place and M,rs. Lizzie McCor mick of McDonald; three brothers, Messrs J. A. and M. H. McPhaul of Antioch and Mr. Will McPhaul of ped Springs. Lumbertop, Nov. 2.—some 60 mem bers of the capital district of the North Carldina Federation of Music Ciu^ tegetSex' with several state of- ficcrt, gathered here Friday, Nov ember 1, for a successful meeting hearing in tbe morning session the State officers outline some of the work that may be done, being guests 1 of the Lumberton Music Clubs at al luncheon at the Lorraine Hotel at I noon and’ Soaring in the afternoon reports from clubs all over the dis trict and special music for the occa sion. In the election of officers, Mrs. H. M. McAllister, Lumberton, was elect ed district director to succeed Mrs. J. S. Correll, Raleigh. Mrs. R. J. | Benson, Sanford, was named district secretary. The principal address of the day was delivered by Mrs. Frank Smith, Asheville, president of the North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs. 1 The capital district, said she, is one of the outstanding districts in the State. She called attention to some 25 departments conforming with the national plan, telling the clubs they are to choose the work they are best able to do. Mrs. Cora Cox Lucas, of Greensboro, national chairman of music in religious education, stressed the. importance of this work. She urged that children be taught the dignity of church music and choirs be federated in order that greater good may come from their work. Mrs. J. Norman Will, Greensboro, counsellor for juniors, described the work the juniors are doing and asked that they be given support and en- coflragement. Mr. Alfred H Strick of Flora Macdonald College, Red Springs, spoke on radio music. Miss Edna E. Jones, Raleigh, district jun ior leader, was presented, State offi cers introduced and the report of the district director made, the morning program coming to a close with se- iections by members of the faculty and students of the Southern Conser vatory of Music, Durham. The junior club of Lumberton sang their own club song composed by Mr. Strick, while Mrs. McAllister ac companied at the piano. In the af ternoon Dr. C. G. Vardell, president of Flora Macdonald College, made a short talk on Church Hymns. Mrs. C. G. Vardell attended, the meeting from the Red Springs Wom an’s Club. Red Springs first flower show, sponsored by the Woman’s club and other citizens of Red Springs was an event of great intertst and beauty Thursday. Numbers of per sons visited during the day the dis play room of the old Carolina Bank building, which had been transform ed into an Eden-like garden filled with many varities of cut flowers and potted plants. The arrangement in artistic groups of similar plants, and flowers gave evidence of the careful planning and work done by a committee from the Woman’s club. Particularly beautiful were the dis plays of chrysanthemums, dahlias and potted plants. There were a ncm- ber of plants for which prizes had not been offered on which red rib bons were placed. There was a bowl of Japanese peas brought bv Miss Nannis McCallum and Mrs. A. J. Breeden had on exhibition a pot ted plant of sturdy construction with a foilage of delicate texture, and it was interesting that no one knew the name of the plant or its origin. The following paragraphs by a member of the Woman’s club ex presses the gratitude and sentiment of the club: . “The flower show was sponsored, it is true, by the Woman’s club, but the club does not claim the success of it., It was the united and con certed effort of the entire com munity and one is reminded again °^ 1( &® strength there is in union. The club is indebted to so many friends for valuable assistance and appreciates very deeply all the help rendered. The desire of every one seemed to be to make the show a success, evidenced by the interesting and beautiful plants and cut flowe,rs sent for exhibit. Even the young people sent specimens, notably an ‘air plant’ sent by Miss Newton, E. M. C., a beautiful chrysanthemum exhibited by Miss Frances Callahan, and a Crux-xion plant sent by Henry Hodgin. “It was gratifying to watch the People' who -visited -the. flower" shswr Many children came, young boys and g ris, older pepole, indeed they came from every walks of life, and they were .flower lovers for the space was. limited and not a flower was bruised they enjoyed them and cared for them. “A striking contrast between such a beautiful event and such a beauti ful spirit by which it was carried through was noted by every one throughout the entire show.” First, and second prizes aire as fol lows: Class No. 1.—Best collection an nual flowering - plants, (a) Zinnias, first prize—Mrs. A. P. Spell, second prize—Mrs, J. H. McKay; (b) Flora Macdonald College Celebrates Home - Coming “The people of Red Springs should give the services of their Reid Cross their personal attention and spread the Red Cross message to the end of 4:00. Adjournment. U. successful enrollment.” W. L. McRae Mayor City of Red Springs D. C. MEETING POSTPONED Exciting A dventures Of Runaway Girls At Theatre Monday Miss Mildred West of Fayetteville, graduate of F. M. C., attended the F. M. C home-coming. I Miss Mary Livermore of the N. Y. State Charity Aid Association, Those who are looking for sensa- tional scenes, thrills and exciting ad ventures, are sure to find them at the Red Springs Theatre Monday and Tuesday wheat? Columbia’s “Runaway Girls” is to be shown. The produc- The U. D. C. meeting has been 1 postponed from Wednesday, Nov. 6, to Wednesday, November 13. The place and time of meeting will be announced later. ' 1 tion is one that will appeal"to gll spent the last weekend with Misses Maud and Delia Moore, h Misses Evelyn Anderson and Ruth Elkins of Elkton were weekend guests of Miss Myrtle Ingram. Mrs. W. L. McRae spent several days last week in New Bern. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES The executive committee of the Woman’s Auxiliary will meet in the church hut Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. Circle No. 1 will meet at the col lege Thursday night at 8 o’clock. Circle No. 2 will meet Tuesday af ternoon at 3:30 with Mrs. M. E. Wat son. Circle No. 3 .will meet Tuesday af ternoon at 3:30 at the home of Mrs. C. G. Vardeli. ages and temperaments. It with the motives that cause so girls to be reported missing home each year. deals many from Circle No. 4 will meet Tuesday af ternoon at 3:30 with Miss Caldwell at the college. Circle E°- 3 will meet .afternoon at 3:30 at the Mrs. J. H. Townsend. Tuesday home of Dr. Ashley Chappel Delights Audi ence. Friday Nighty Rev. E. V. Babb of Laurinburg Makes Inspir ing Address. The weekend of November 1-3 was Home-Coming- at Flora Mac donald College. The ajumnae came from far and near in goodly numbers and spent a few days renewing old friendships and. happy memories. Friday evening at six o-clock they gathered for, dinner in the dining hall. Miss Louise Mandeville,’ Alum nae President, in an informal man ner welcomed every one. The stu dent body gave cheers for Founder’s Day, the alumnae, and Dr. Vardell. Mrs. Eugene Morgan of Laurel Hill, N. C., one of Flora Macdonald’s daughters, delighted her audience with two songs. One of-these was composed by Charles G. Vardell, Jr., son of Flora Macdonald’s honored president. Mrs. Dan McCormick, of McDon ald, N. C., also an alumnae told of he varied activities of F. M. C. graduates. The only speaker of the evening was Dr. Ashley Chappel of Monroe, N. C. He said that he had decidea to say nothing- that had any sense so everyone would enjoy him. How ever, running through his side-split ting non-sense, was a serious thread which might be summed up in “Girls do not be content with the ordinary; look for thrills, but those of the right kind; as only the best in life can satisfy.” On Saturday morning, Founder’s Day, a program was given in the college auditorium. It consisted of musical selections, a welcome from tire Alumnae Presidents greeting to the old girls from Dr. Vardell, and an address by Dr. E. V. Babbs of Laurinburg. This latter was a masterpiece. Trie subject “Study to show Thyself Trut.” Make Thyself a Pattern of Good Work.” The speaker brought out that the important thing is not “Who am I, Cosmos, first prize—Mrs. L. C. Mal loy, second prize—Miss Nannie Mc Callum; (c) Marigolds, first prize— Mrs. W. N. Gibson, second prize—- Mrs. L. C. Malloy; (d) Nasturtiums, first prize—Mrs. Frank Bell, second prize—Mrs. W. N. Gibson; (e) Scar let Sage, first prize—Mrs. E, L. Hamilton, second prize—Mrs. J. J. Meacham. Prize, a beautiful pottery vase. Class No. 2.—Best display of tuber ous rooted plants; (a) Dahlias, any color, prize, $3.50. First prize—Mrs. E. L. Coxe: (b) Cannas, prize, $1.00, first prize, Dr. C. G. Vardell, second prize, Mrs. Wade Baggett. Class No. 3.—Best dahlia, single bloom, any color, prize, $1.00. First prize—Mrs. E. L. Coxe. Class No. 4.—Best basket or vase of Dahlias, severa 1 varieties, prize pottery jar. First prize, vase of - Dahlias—Mrs. E. L. Coxe, second prize, Mrs. W. B. Townsend. Class No. 5.—Best potted plant, prize, $1.00 each, (a) Fern, first prize. Miss Mamie McNeill, second prize—Mrs. A. P. Spell; (b) Be gonia, first prize—Mrs. Dellinger, second prize—Mrs. W. N. Gibson; (c) Geranium, first prize—Miss Blue Bell McCallum, second prize—Mrs. Hartman Baxley. Class No 6.—Best display of roses, prize,-$2.50. First prile, Mrs Garnett Brooks, second prize Mrs. W. B. Townsend. Class No. 7.—Best display of old- fashioned Chrysanthemums mixed any colors, prize, a pottery jar. First prize, Mrs. Clara McPhaul, second - prize—Mrs. W. N. Gibson. Class No. 8.—Best display 12 large flowered chrysanthemums mix ed, any color, prize $3.50 First prize Mrs. W. N. Gibson, second prize Mrs. E. L. Hanna. Class No. 9—Best large Chrysan- themmim, one bloom, prize $1.00. First prize—Mrs. W. N, Gibson, second prize—Mrs. C. E. Zedaker. Class No. 10.—Mo.sit artistic vase of flowers, receptable and arrange ment considered, prize, $2.00. First prize, Mrs. J. E. Purcell, second prize—Mrs. W. N. Gibson Class No 11.—Best collection wild flowers, ferns, grasses, etc., prize, a pottery jar. First s prize—Miss Jo -e333TWfern firtW-^Mr^rt'’^ son. Class No. 12.—Most artistic vase or basket wild flowers, receptacle and arrangement considered, prize $2,00. First brize, Mrs. T. C. Mc- Eacheirn, second prize—Mrs. J. E. Purcell * Class No. 13.—Most unique plant, prize, $1.00. First prize—Mrs, L. M. Cook, second prize—Mrs. Frank Bell. Class No. 14.—Best general dis play of flowers by an individual, prize, $5.00. First prize—Mrs. L. M. Cook. The judges for the show were Mrs Clem Thompson and Miss Carrie Lee SnawofMaxton. [Fall Sentenced To Year In Jail; Big Fine Former Secretary of Ulterior De nies Guilt in Lengthy Statement. Washington, November 1.—Albert B. Fall was sentenced to a year in jail and fined $100,000 today for accepting a bribe of $100,000 as secretary of the interior for award ing a lease to the Elk Hills Naval Oil reserve to his California friend, Edward L. Doheny. The sentence was tempered with x mercy as had been recommended by the jury, Justice William Hitz permitted Fall his freedom on $5,000' bond pending appeal, and announced that if the tail sentence were-to-be carried out at this time he would have suspended it because of Fall’s ill health. Guilt is Denied A short while later at his hotel, tbe 68-year-old invalid issued his first public statement concerning his part in the oil lease. He asked the American people not to “belive me guilty of the damnable crime of which I am innocent.” The lengthy statement said he was “moved to break his long silence,” by a deep desire to vindicate- the faith of those who have loved, honor ed or trusted me.” WOMAN’S CLUB TO MEET MONDAY AFTERNOON The local Woman’s club will meet i next Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the hotel parlor. An interesting program has been planned and all members are urged to attend. but what am I and what am I'tflWH He ended with a tribute to the Flora Macdonald graduate saying that she is touching the lives of many 'with her personality which had been large ly formed and fashioned by the Christian training at Flora Macdon-. aid College. Tire business meeting of the Alum nae was well attended and new pro jects for further work were planned. A reception closed the day’s festivi ties.
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