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For The BEST PLACES To TRADE Read The ADVERTISEMENTS In The COURIER! W Hoxboro Courier ESTABLISHED 1?L PERSON COONTTS OLDEST AND BEST NEWSPAPER. UNDER SAME MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSH ,P POR ? TEARS. For A HIGH PRICE Brine Your TOBACCO To The R O X B O R O TOBACCO MARKET! J. w. NOELL, EDITOR VOL. LII. HOME FIRST, ABROAD NEXT $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. (Monday and Thursday) ROXBORO, NORTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1935 (County Correspondents Solicited) NUMBER 75 Libyan Horsemen Repel Ethiopians In Bloody Battle Foil Attempt Of Ethiopian Warriors To Cut Italian Line Of Communication ENGAGEMENT OCCURS NORTHWEST OF MAKALE General De Bono Formally Annexes Makale In Name Of Italy; Musso lini Lays Plans For Economic Re prisals; Great Britain Not Relax ing Her Firm Stand Hauzien, Ethiopia, Nov. 13. ? A fierce charge by white-horse Libyan Lancers balked an Ethiopian attempt to cut Italian communication lines south of this city today and precipitated a bloody battle. Many were slain before the forces of Dedjamatch Gabriet, the Ethiopian commander, were put to rout. The Ethiopians had hidden them selves on both sides of a caravan trail leading to Hauzien (about 50 miles northwest of Makale). They were ef fectively concealed in fields of maize five feet high. They waited until long train of mules was well between them and then opened fire. At that moment, however, the Lib yan Spahis of Colpnel Minnecci, a cavalry squadron which has several members of the Italian nobility among its officers, charged up. With black: pennants fluttering from their set lances and their red targooshes and yellow sashes gleam ing in the sun, the troopers wheeled into the maize fields, ran down the Ethiopians and scattered them in flight. Afterwards, they rode through the mai2e fields in ever-narrowing circles, routing out any of the enemy still hid ing there. MAKALE FORMALLY GOES INTO HANDS OF ENEMY Makale, Ethiopia, Nov. 13 ? Makale ? "the city of beautiful women" ? was formally annexed to Italy today, while advance Fasrist flank guards skirmished with the enemy. Gen. Emilio De Bono, commander in-chief of Italy's African armies, ar rived to take formal possession of the city in the name of premier Mussolini and King Victor Emmanuel. Wild shouts and fierce gestures of welcome greeted him from the war riors and Ras Gugsa, traitorous son in-law of Emperor Haile Selassie, and the first of the Fascist forces to enter Makaje. De Bono was accompanied by Count Galeazzo Ciano, son-in-law of Premier Mussolini. Makale is known to Eritreans tuj the "City of Beautiful Women" be cause a colony of Greeks settled here many years ago and intermarried. In preparation for De Bono's visit, Gugsa's men swept and cleaned the sumptuous palace built for Gugsa's * grandfather. EmpeJ*or Johannes. It had been littered and looted by eva cuating Ethiopian warriors, who fled before the Italian advance. Gen. De Bono went immediately to the palace and. surrounded by officers and local priests, formally annexed the city. MUSSOLINI LAYS PLANS FOR ECONOMIC REPRISALS Rome, Nov. 13 ? Premier Mussolini plans a policy of "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" against the 51 sanctionist countries, as was dis closed tonight. Diplomatic circles said his plan of treating other countries as they treat Italy explains why no blanket order Vill bar all imports. Authoritative sources, meanwhile indicated II Duce would hold further conversations- with Sir Eric Drum mound, British ambassador, regard ing the European situation. An official statement concerning the renewal of the talks last night said only that it "dealt with the situation of the two nations in the Mediterra nean." Great Britain has strengthen ed its Mediterranean fleet since the European tension arose because of the Italo-Ethiopian situation, while Italy has increased its garrison in Libya. Premier Mussolini, in his note of protest to each country which had ap proved the League of Nations' sanc tions plan, Invited last-minute "re pentance" by warning of the conse quent es, and asking each country what It intended doing. Decrees have been prepared for im > mediate promulgatBon against na tions which indicate continued pres sure against Italy, but Mussolini in tends to let the League powers be come the "aggressors" In the econ ( Continued OrrPage Sight) Woman's Club Will Hold Open House At Community Center Tea To Be Held By Civic Group On Tuesday, November 19, In Interest Of Community Library The following invitation is extend ed to the general public: All those who are interested in enlarging the community library are invited to a tea at the community building Tues day, November. 19, from 2:00 to 5:00 P. M. Come, bring your books and enjoy a social hour with us. o Pastor J. F. Herbert Conducting Fine Meeting This Week Preaching By The Pastor And Singing Led By L. S. Hollo way Is Nice Combination For Excellent Series Of Services Pastor J. Furman Herbert of Edgar Lcng Memorial Methodist Church is leading his members and visiting church folk in paths of deep and fundamental thinking during the ser ies of meetings being conducted by him at his church each night this week. His sermons are filled with thought and the joy of the Gospel message. Each evening this week he will preach at 7:30 o'clock, there being no services earlier in the day, nor will there be any services on Saturday. -The series will close with two services on . next Sunday, one at 11:00 A. M. and ! the other at 7 :30 P. M. Aside from the very excellent preach ing that the pastor is doing Rev. L. S. Holloway of Duke University is bringing nightly messages in song as he leads the choir and congregation in singing hymns that lend inspira tion to the service. He has organized an excellent boys and girls choir that is a pleasure to listen to. All who will are cordially invited to attend any and all of these ser vices. o Warden N. E. Davis Appeals To Hunters And Landlords Newly Appointed Warden Asks For Full Cooperation From All Parties Concerned I have been appointed Game War den for Person County ? for a short term. I wish to assure you that I took the place only for the love that I have for game and hunting, which is the cleanest, finest sport available to the average man. I have been surprised at the inter est people have dhown already lin game protection. I have had good people from practically every section of the County tell me that they were very much in favor of gShie conser vation. This is a problem that affects us all and the best way to handle it is to co-operate with each other and the Department of Conservation and give what little game we have a chance. I am asking every landlord to ask everybody that hunts on his land to do so in a law-abiding manner by having the proper license and hunt ing only in open seasons for the game being hunted. Mr. Landlord: Please give us your co-operation in this easy manner. You do not have to be offensive about it. I can't see any possible cause for offense in asking a man not to violate the law on your premises. If I can work with you in a way that gets us' Somewhere and gives satisfaction, 1 will be glad to do what I can, but if I cant work as a gentleman with gen tlemen I do not want it. Please give this your earnest consideration. Yours for better hunting. N. E. Davis. o MISS ELLA WILKERSON IS MUCH IMPROVED Miss Ella Wilkerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wilkerson, and who has heen seriously ill at the homr of her parents on the Loch Lily road for the past several days. Is reported this morning as being much improved Boy Scouts Present Pageant At Joint Civic Club Meeting Program Depicting Scout Life And Ideals Displayed By Patrols Of Roxboro And Person County MEETING HELD IN HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM The combined efforts of all scout troops in Roxboro and Person Coun ty presented a pageant Monday night in the Roxboro high school gymna sium that depicted every phase of scout life, scout ideals, and the build ing of leadership that is a vital part of the whole scouting policy. The program was begun when one troop built the pyramid on which scouting is based. The basis was Reverence, the pinacle, God, as every scout is reverent in all his undertak ings and as he is taught to be sub ject to the will of the almighty Fath er throughout his life. Pyramiding between the two basic ideals were the following ideals: bravery, cleanliness, cheerfulness, thriftiness, kindnees, obedience, friendliness, courteousness, loyalty, helpfulness, and trustworthi ness. All these are vitally a part of a scout's training. In the very center of the pyramid was placed the scout emblem. With the pyramid as a background different troops proceeded to displav various phases of scout work. One troop took four strands of thread and made a rope, another gave very vivid examples of first aid, others pageanted the reverence and respect for God, for country, and for fellow man that is drilled into the heart and soul of every scout worthy of the name. Others showed in pageant the scout oath, in which scouts pledge themselves to uphold every ideal of ' country, of state, and "'to keep him self, physically strong, mentally a wake and morally straight." Still oth er group displayed the scout at play, demonstrating the fine games that are taught in scout trailing, body and muscle building games, contests, etc. As the final scene in the portrayal all attending scouts gathered in front of the pyramid and before an improv ised campftre where they were led in singing by Russell Owings. Gifts were presented by Mr. G. W.. Kane, actively interested in scout work here, to Lon G. Turner of Burlington, who has given almost a quarter century i to scout work, and to O. B. "Coun try" Gorman, leader in the Cherokee Council. Both of these men are fa miliar figures around scouting centers and are known and loved by every scout in the Cherokee Council, of which Person County is a part. Prior to the pageant the scout* | served a delicious brunswick stew with : coffee to the more than one hundred j and fifty club members, guests and j scouts present. Song leaders of the two clubs led the group in singing several familiar songs. o Auction Sale Goes Over In A Big Way Saturday Buyers Grasp Opportunity To Par chase Good Building Property At Reasonable Figures The auction sale, promoted here Saturday, was declared to be a very successful event, as the property ad vertised was sold at figures compar able with its value. Located at both ends of town the property offered excellent Opportun ity to prospective home builders and owners, as well as to the person look ing for a place to invest some money. As the town grows this property will become more and more valuable. o HERE IN INTEREST HOSPITAL FOR CITY Mr. O. H. Winfrey of Richmond,: Va? is here this week In the interest of the proposed hospital for Roxboro. Mr. Winfrey has made several trips to Roxboro to advise interested part ies as to the best procedure ob tain a hospital, lor thia _ immediate area. o CONFINED TO HOSPITAL Dr. W. H. Adair is. confined to Watts hospital where he underwent a minor operation Monday. Latest re ports are that he id getting aKoner nicely, and it Is expected that he will be able to return home in a few days. CANDI DATE Mr. A. B. Alderman of Snow Hill, N. C., who is an announced candidate for State Superintendent of Public Insti tution. Snow Hill Man After Clyde A. Erwin's Job r Mr. A. B. Alderman Announces As Candidate For Superin tendency Of Public In struction In State I am a candidate for the office of State Superintendent of Public In struction, and solicit your votes in the June 1936 Democratic Primary. If elected, to this high office I shall recommend and urge: 1. Renewed emphasis on "Funda mentals, " rendering skills more desir able, and knowledge of tool subjects more useful. 2. Re-?organtzation of High School Program, with more emphasis on the needs of masses and less on college entrance requirements. 3 Eliminating politics in stelecting teachers; laws guaranteeing tenure sick leave, and a pension retirement fund. 4. Lighter teacher loads and higher salaries as soon as possible. 5. Improved facilities for transpor tation, instruction, recreation and health. I endorse the following policies of school administration and support: 1. Administration: (A) State Super intendent promoting tfrofessional growth, (B) State School Commis sion; or similar agency; guarantee ing sound business principles ija school operation. (C) Co-operation between the Two Departments. 2. Broadened Support Base (A) State eight months school as the foundation. (B) Local supple ment for: longer term, higher pay, or whatever improvements are best suited to a particular community. (C) Federal aid, primarily for a better vocational program. I am in favor of re-building our entire educational system around the child as a center. Following one of the policies of the late Dr. A. T. Allen, I shall neither advocate nor oppose^ any particular form of taxation, but shall present to the General Assembly, (without the aid of paid lobbyist) as strongly as possible, the needs of the public schools, trusting the elected repre sentatives of the people to make ade quate provision for the childhood of the State. Yours for an Educational Revival in North Carolina. A. B. Alderman. 0 Masonic Meeting Regular Meeting of Person Lodge No. 113, A. P. & A. M., TUESDAY, INU VtMtShJK Ztj'Ali. AT 7:30 P. M. At this time Mr. Ij). S. Johnson, District ' Deputy Grand Mas ter of the 20th Dis trict will make his official visit. All members please be present. J. W. Montague, Jr., Secretary. ( ? o Appreciates Prize Roxboro, N. C., Nov. 14, 1935 Dear Mr. Noell, I am so proud of the prize I won in i the contest, that I want to thank you < and all those connected with the con- i test in any way. - Wishing you very much success with your paper. Very sincerely, Ella Harris Wlnstead. i OUTLINE OF PLANS FOR HOSPII/11 FOB PERSON COUNTY MR. CROWDER IMPROVING Mr. Giles M; Crowder, injured a week ago in an automobile collision, was reported this morning as being improved, though still confined , to Watts hospital, where he was rushed immediately after the accident. He suffered a broken neck and it is thought that it will be put in a cast in a few days. Biggest Sale Of The Season On Monday Blocked Sale, Only Two Houses Sold, With Prices Holding Up Very Good Monday was the biggest day the market has had this season, in fact trere was more tobacco here than we recall for a number of years; all four houses were full, and the buyers reached only two during the entire day. We do not happen to have the figures but there must have been close on to four hundred thousand pounds on the different floors. Notwithstanding the big sale, and the further fact that tobacco was very high in order, the prices remained strong all day, and on. Tuesday, when the block was cleared, it was still strong. The truth is, tobacco is sell ing well on this market, and the buy ers do not have to apologise for the prices they are paying. If tobacco continues to come here as it has been coming all during this month the market will go well beyond the sales of any recent year. Not only are our home farmers patronizing the market in greater numbers than for several seasons, but much tobacco is coming here from neighboring coun ties. o Educator Speaks To School-Masters At November Meeting Dr. J. Henry Highsmith Makes Two Addresses To Assem bled Superintendents And Principals The November meeting of the Per son County School-Masters' club was held on Tuesday evening, Nov. 6 in the home of Mrs. Mollie strumm Barrett. After a delicious dinner Dr. Highsmith addressed the Club on the subjects "How good is your school," and Uie necessity ; o f '"Vocational guidance." At the conclusion of this discussion business of the club was taken up. A program committee was appointed as follows: L. M. Cannon, E. L. Veasey and R. C. Garrison. Ten members of the club were present. R. B. Griffin, County Supt., Prin. E. L. Veasey, Mt. Harmony; Prin. R. C. Garrison, Helena; Prin. Joe B. Currin, Hurdle Mills; Prin. V. E. Dun can, Bushy Pork; Supt. G. C. Dav idson, City Schools, Roxboro; prin. L. M. Cannon, Bethel Hill; Prin. E. L. Wehrenberg, Indian School; Prin. S. B. Satterwhite, Aliens vllle; Prin. Mrs. R. W. Trowbridge, Ca-Vel. ONE-CENT SALE TH IS WEEK Hambrick, Austin and Thomas, the Rexall druggists, have on a one-cent sale this week. It will close Saturday night. They are offering many bar gains- -during this event. GARDEN CLUB TO MEET MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 The Garden Club will meet Mon day afternoon, November 18, at 3:00 P. M. in the community house. A full attendance is urged. o UNDERGOES OPERATION Mr. Boone Monk, who underwent an operation at Watts hospital Tues day, is reported to be getting along nicely at this writing. , o ? ? . News Note: The British celebrated Navy day last week in the Mediter ranean. I Pertinent Hospitalization Facts And Suggestions For Hos pital Here Pointed Out V BY MR. G. H. WINFREY When the people of a live and grow ing community realize that their neighbors and they themselves should have close at hand the facilities of a modern hospital the problem of fi nance rises to plague them. It is not easy. Heretofore they have gone out and "held up" their well-to-do fellow citizens securing gifts, donations, con tributions, ranging from small sums to thousands of dollars. And then af ter their hospital has been built and is open for service these contribu tors as well as those unable or un willing to contribute have had to pay their hospital bills when required by illness or accident to enter their com munity hospital for treatment. The basic fault in the maintenance of a modern hospital is the fact that we have placed the burden on the backs of the sick and injured. When a man is sick or accidentally injured not only has his 'earning capacity been terminated temporarily but his expenses increased beyond his capac ity. This statement is more often true than not. There has been a lot of talk about the cost of sickness and the burden of incidental expenses but as Mark Twain puts it in "very little has been done about it." Rox boro is thinking seriously of doing something about it now. A plan has been suggested to the Roxboro Chamber of Commerce, and it will be proposed to other interested groups, the Kiwanis, Rotary, the Wo man's Club, and the churches, where by this community for forty thousand people (Roxboro. Person county, and its nearby trade territory) may secure a community hospital without asking any citizen to "give" a nickel, and which may be maintained by the well for the benefit of their own sick. This plan is easily understood. From the records of the American Hospital Association, the American Medical Association, and the insurance com panies we have learned how many people in any given population enter hospitals every year ? how long they remain as patients, and what it costs to take care of them properly. In oth er words we know that a certain num ber of people in Roxboro, in Person County, should enter general hospi tals during the next twelve months. Fortunately we dont know their names and addresses for if we did we might be tempted to enjoy our own freedom from this constant threat and do nothing about the matter. If nothing else moves us fear for our own safety should prod us into ac tivity. The plan that the County (Continued On Page Eight) a Armistice Day Program Given At High School Readings And Talks Feature Program. Mrs. Wilburn Presents Library Drive Contest The faculty and students of Rox boro High School celebrated Armis tice Day with a program during the chapel period Monday morning. Bud dy Allgood and Billy Morgan present ed readings, followed by talks by two members of the faculty. Mrs. R. L. Wilburn, president of the Roxboro Womans' Club, present ed a poster contest in connection with the community Library drive that is being put on by the club this week. The ladies of Roxboro afe making a concerted effort along every front to increase the library facilities for this city and surrounding territory . o Revival Services At North Roxboro T o Close Friday Large Crowds Have Been Attending To Hear The Good Preaching By Rev. Charles Hudson The revival services that are in progress at North Roxboro Baptist church will close Ij'riday night of this week. R2V. Charles Hudson of West Durham has been doing the preach ing and large crowds have attended * each service to hear him. He has been bringing real messages of inspiration to his hearers, mes sages that are food for the Christian ea^. The public is Cordially Invited to attend the remaining services in this series.