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HOME JOURNAL PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1930 "The Still-Small Voice" UNEMPLOYMENT COMMUNISM SAFETY BEING DRIVE KEPT UP' All motorists, who have not had their cars inspected since the inauguration of the Save-A-Life campaign by Gov. Henry Horton, are now being stopped by the members of the highway patrol and asked the reason why. There is no law to make them nave their cars inspected, but an appeal is being made to them for the sake of humanity. Autolists, who do not have inspection, certificates on their cars are being urged to have their cars inspected so as to aid in the drive being made to prevent accidents. J.

O. Davis, chief of the state patrol, was in Murfreesboro and Rutherford county Friday conducting an inspection. He said that he was pleased with the cooperation which had been given the campaign here. He pointed out that the stretch of highway from Murfreesboro to Shelbyville is the scene of more accidents than any other stretch of like length. Eight people have been killed on that seetion of the road since the first of the year.

DIRECTORS OF FARM BUREAU SELECTED Ten Members of Old Board Reelected In Interesting Election By Means of Mailed Ballots. Ten of the 20 Rutherford County Farm Bureau directors were reelected last week at the annual election of directors by means of mailed ballots. The election committee of the group met Friday and tabulated the returns with the following ten being reelected: R. L. Smith, Franklin road; A.

N. Miller, Route R. B. Womack, city; W. H.

Woods, Bradyville pike; John H. Jarratt, Salem pike; J. B. Randolph, Walter Hill: T. E.

Hord, Nashville highway; Percy H. Jarratt, Sulphur Springs road; J. M. Haynes, Route 3, and Cloe Bonds, Route 2. The new directors elected, one from each of the ten divisons of the county are: T.

D. Swayne, Division H. G. Beesley, Division J. C.

Hale, Division A. L. Carnahan, Division R. S. Holden, Division Bryant Haynes, Division B.

F. Jordan, Division A. A. Gobelet, Division Esquire David Dement, Division and W. N.

Lowe, Division 10. A great deal interest was manifested in the election with several of the new men being elected by a small majority. On the second Saturday May the directors will meet at their annual luncheon and elect an executive committee, president, vice president, secretary and manager for the coming year. THE CAUSE THAT MUST NOT FAIL CHA RITY FUND DRIVE ON THIS WEEK T. GROOM INSURANCE 214 W.

MAIN ST. VOLUME XLI CHAUTAUQUA OPENS HERE ON JUNE 11 Splendid Program of Lectures, Music and Three Plays To Be Given. A most interesting program is announced for the coming Redpath Chautauqua which will open its annual visit in Murfreesboro on June 11th. There seems to be a wealth of attractive features with a variety sufficiently wide to appeal to all tastes; discussions of important present-day problems by men recognized in their fields, music of an unusually high order, and in the field of the drama three popular stage successes. Of interest to all, will be the appearance of United States Senator Smith W.

Brookhart of Iowa, who on the second night of Chautaqua will discuss late economic trends with particular emphasis on farm relief and the cooperative movement. Senator Brookhart is one of the outstanding men of the newer group of senators from the west, comprising what is commonly referred to as the and which is now recognized as a powerful factor in shaping our country's legislation. Judge Alden of Boston, who will bei favorably remembered by former Chautauqua patrons, is back again talking on social and religious questions. On the third afternoon "Crime and Criminals" will be the subject of the cussion of Judge Frank C. Travers, a lifelong student of our penal laws and judicial procedure.

The Russian Cossack Chorus, Sergei Sokoloff directing, will climax the mus. ical numbers of the week with a grand concert on the fourth night. This company of singers, organized in 1921 has established an enviable reputation in concert here and "abroad and is said to be one of the finest vocal ensembles ever to appear on Chautauqua. Artists Day will present Hugo Brandt, pianist; Paul Clark, violinist and LaVonne Field in crayon work with musical accompaniment, The closing night of the Chautauqua (Continued on Page 6) COLLEGE GLEE CLUB HAS FINE PROGRAM University of the South Singers Will Give Concert at Teachers College Wednesday Night. Bringing with them from their mountain homes lots of melody and entertainment the members of the Sewanee Glee Club, and the Sewanee Syncopators will be presented in a concert at the State Teachers College Wednesday night at 8 o'clock.

This group of collegians is one of the most popular bands of college singers and music makers in the South. Each year they make a tour which carries them into the leading cities of the section and everywhere they appear they are given a hearty welcome. Joe Brandon, a local student at Sewanee, is a member of the Glee One of the outstanding members of the club is John Ashmore Gowen, baritone soloist, who has an enviable reputation in the East as a concert singer and radio broadcasing artist. He was trained in the studio of John Itherspoon, formerly of New York now of Chicago, and has a wonderful voice. His solos are high spots in the club program.

The Sewanee Straight Eight, a an octette, is an organization within the club and is composed of eight members who could not settle the dispute of which four made up the better quartette. To bring about peace and harmony in the ranks Jack Walthour, club director, joined the two equally meritorous quartettes, with the result that the splendid ensemble was formed. They give several numbers on Wednesday night's program that are sure to meet with favor. The Sewanee Syncopators, which are an added attraction to the songs sung by the club, are able to hold their own with any dance orchestra. They pre(Continued on Page 6) Mrs.

Mary Lou Davis Better Mrs. Mary Lou Davis, of West Main street, an employe of the local J. C. Penney Company store, who has been critically ill at Dr. Edmund B.

Allen's Infirmary following an operation for appendicitis, i is greatly improved. Her many friends in Murfreesboro and Rutherford county will be glad to hear of her improvement. THE TEACHERS LOSE IN KENTUCKY After winning two games fromMurray. Teachers College, of Murray, Kentucky on the local field the State Teachers College nine dropped a double header to Western Kentucky Teachers in Bowling Green Saturday. The first game which lasted for seven innings was won by the Kentuckians by the large score of 12 to 1.

The final fray which was a full length battle was an interesting encounter and was won by a count of 1-0. Majors hurled this game. and allowed only three hits, two of which were scratch licks. The locals did not look so good in the first fray, but played real ball in the closing episode. They secured three hits off of the Kentucky pitcher and did fine work in the field.

They will play the Kentucky team a double header here within the next few weeks and expect to get revenge then. There will be no games on the local field this week. One was scheduled with Vanderbilt for this afternoon, but was postponed. Friday and Saturday the Teachers vist Cookevlle where they will lock horns with Putty Overall's men for two games. CACHE OF STOLEN.

PROPERTY IS FOUND Quantity of Loot Discovered Near Lofton During Search By Officers. A large amount of stolen goods, which is believed to have been taken in a series of robberies was discovered near Lofton Saturday night and Sunday by officers of this county and Woodbury. The search which revealed the cache of property came as a result of a siege of robberies of tools, tires, tubes, wearing apparel and other articles in and around Auburntown. Two men were arrested as a result of the find and others are expected to be taken into custody within a short time. Among the many articles found were carpenter tools, a woman's coat, which has not been identified, a large rug, which is believed to have been stolen from the church at Norene; a horse collar, tools identified by George Turing ner and Bransford Cooper; a five gallon cream can filled with heavy cylinder oil, a five gallon cylinder oil can with spout similar to those used in garages about half full of oil, and four new tires and two new tubes, identified by Palmer.

A part of the loot was found buried in a stove wood pile. Those making the search were Deputy Sheriff G. C. Hays, Esq. Alex Bell, and Deputy Sheriff Luther Davenport, of Rutherford county; Palmer Davenport, garage owner at Auburntown, and Sheriff Hollinsworth, Deputy Dalton Francis, and Constable: Jones, of Cannon county.

The first of the loot was discovered by the Rutherford county officers with the others aiding in the search which revealed the rest. LOCAL WOMEN WILL ATTEND FARM MEET Home Agent Urges that Large Number Go to Two-Day Meeting in Columbia. Home Demonstration Agent Martha Eliza Smith is urging that all members of Women's 4-H club and other women nterested in club work attend the twenIty-ninth annual meeting of the Middle Tennessee Farmers Institute at Columbia on May 21 and 22. The clubs at Florence, Lascassas, Rockvale and Salem are already planning to send several representatives to the meeting. Murfreesboro and Rutherford county will be represented on the program by A N.

Miller, who will take part in the discussions of "My Farm Plan or Program" on the opening program. A number of outstanding speakers, both men and women, have been secured for the session programs. These will lead discussions of various modern farming problems. One of the features of the sessions will be the awarding of the attendance loving cup. This trophy has been won by the Lawrenceburg group for the past two years and should they again win it they will be entitled to keep the cup.

Miss Smith is especially anxious that a large number go from Rutherford county in order to make a strong bid for the cup. R. T. GROOM INSURANCE 214 W. MAIN ST.

NUMBER 36. CLUB LEADERS ENJOY PICNIC Thirteen 4-H club leaders of Rutherford county were. entertained at a picnic at Double Springs Saturday afternoon by Miss Martha Eliza' 'Smith, home demonstration agent. The picnic followed a meeting at which the Rutherford County Council of 4-H Leaders was organized. The officers of the newly organized council are Mrs.

T. Farmer, president; Mrs. J. B. Batey, vice president; Miss Blanche Harell, secretary, and Mrs.

Mamie Summers, treasurer. Miss Helen Cullen, of Nashville, district agent, was the honor guest at the meeting and picnic. The leaders present were: Mrs. Mamie Summers, of the Buchnan club; Miss Erline Carlton, of the Eagleville club; Mrs. J.

M. Batey, of the Florence group; Miss Thelma Rion, of the Hall's Hill club; Mrs. T. Farmer, of the Kingwood group; Miss Blanche Harrell, of Lavergne; Mrs. Charles McLain, of Rockvale; Mrs.

J. B. Batey, of the Seminary club; Mrs. Annie Lee Jones, of Walter Hill, and Prof. B.

B. Gracy, of the State Teachers College, SENIOR WEEK OPENS AT CENTRAL HIGH Programs During Next Few Days To Be Given by Members Of Graduating Class. Senior Week was started at Central High School Monday morning with an interesting program in chapel by the members of the Senior class. The proconsisted of class songs and the gram introduction of class members along with talks by the graduating class members. The program opened with the devotional being conducted by Vaughn Fults, a member of the class.

The 53 members of the class were introduced to the student body in a pleasing manner by Miss Jean Knox. The class poem was read by Miss Margaret Brandon; the class motto was given by Miss, Juliet Cannon, vice president of the class; the class flower and color were discussed by Miss Marie Couch; the class symbol was given by Miss Christine Smith, and the class history was read by Joe Dearman, secretary and treasurer of the group. This mornnig the assembly period will be given over to Miss Vonnie Sanders, head of public school music at Central High, who will give a program in observance of National Music Week. Wednesday morning will be a talent program by members of the class and Thursday at the chapel period the class play, "Let's Move the Furniture" will be given. This play has been directed by Miss Jean Knox.

Senior Week will close on Friday with a "Goodbye program." The last will and testament of the class along with the class prophesy will be read. The keys to Seniordom will be delivered to the members of the Junior class and Alvin Moore, president of the class, will make his farewell address. POPULAR STUDENT AT SMRYNA DIES Miss Margery Lawrence, 16, Member of Junior Class at High School Succumbs in Nashville. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at Smyrna for Miss Margery Lawrence, 16, popular member of the Junior class of the Smyrna High School. Her death occurred in a Nashville hospital Friday following an operation.

Services were conducted at the Church of Christ by Elder Brewer. Burial was in the Smyrna cemetery. The following members of the ior class served as pallbearers: Walter and John Hoover, Claud and Nathan Carter, Milton Peebles, Robert McAbee, Aubrey Coleman and H. L. Ross.

Miss Lawrence is survived by her mother, Mrs. A. B. Lawrence; and three sisters, Misses Clara Bell, Marje and Virginia Lawrence. She was one of the most popular girls of Smyrna and had alwavs been active in school and church activities.

She had been a member of the Church of Christ since she was 12 years old. Has Tonsils Removed Will Dill, rural mail carrier on Rural Route No. 6, had his tonsils removed at a local infirmary Friday morning land is now progressing nicely. FIRE DOES DAMAGE TO LOCAL GARAGE Wright Motor Company Scene Of Blaze of Unknown Origin Early Sunday Morning. Damage to the extent of several thou.

sand dollars was done to the stock and building of the Wright Motor company by a fire of unknown. origin about 2 o'clock Sunday morning. Had it not been for the highly efficient work of Fire Chief 'Buck Qualls and his corp. of men the damage would have been much greater as the blaze was one of the most stubborn ever fought here. The local firemen fought the fire for more than four hours before it was extinguished.

The fire is believed to have started in the basement of the building neath, where a number of second hand. cars were stored. A large portion of the floor was burned through causing several automobile to fall partially through the floor. Twelve of the 30 cars stored in the building were damaged by the flames and the water while several large holes had to be cut in the floor in order to reach the blaze. Several of the cars were badly damaged while much of the machinery in the garage was damaged by water, The smoke which accompanied the blaze was so thick that it was difficult for the firemen to get into the building to fight the flames.

Bob. Vaughn, traffic officer and extra fireman, was almost overcome by the smoke while fighting the fire in the basement. He and Fire Chief Qualls were both burned about the feet and hands. The expert work of the Fire Department and the high water pressure now possible through the waterworks improvements were the only things which kept the fire from spreading and becoming a serious blaze. As i it was it was brought under control soon after the arrival of the firemen and confined to the building in which it started.

The building occupied by the garage is owned by Jim Reed, of Nashville, and damage to it and the stock of the com pany is partially covered by insurance: Roscoe MISSE LHORN GIRLS LEARN HOW TO MANAGE HOMES State Teachers College Sets Up Home Management House For Use of Home Ec. Majors. One of the most interesting projects at the State Teachers College is the Home Management house, which is located on North Boulevard in the buildformerly known as the Moffatt House. The house is under the direction of Miss Agnes Little, head of the Home Economics department of the college, and the work done there is required for a certificate to do Smith-Hughes work. The house is managed by a group of eight girls who live there for three months and do all the work connected with it in order to get the actual experience of running a house.

Each week the girls serve in different capacities, working in groups of two. They serve as housekeeper, cook, assistant cook, and maid. The expense of running the house is borne by the girls a and it is their duty to see how cheaply they can manage the house during the three months they live in it. In addition to the regular daily house work they give receptions, keep open house and prepare several special dinners during the time they live in the house. Thus they get all kinds of housekeeping experience.

Within the past few weeks the group now managing the house has had open house for the entire student body, given a reception for the faculty and entertained several of the faculty at dinner, DR. SMART WILL 'ADDRESS SENIORS Degrees will be granted to approximately 50 members of the Senior class of the State Teachers College on the morning of June 6, at 10 o'clock in the college auditorium. The baccalaureate address will be delivered by Smart, of Emory University. He was one of the feature speakers at the Y. M.

C. A. conference held here recently. The commencement program of the local college will open on Sunday, June 1, with Dr. E.

W. Williams, pastor of the First Presbyterian church here, giving the commencement sermon. Each of the following days during the week will be filled with commencement activities. The program for week has not been completed as yet, but will be' announced within a few days. Baby Girl.

Born A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Washington, of Murfreesboro, Route 2, at Rutherford Hospital Friday morning. MRS. C.

ROBINSON IS BURIED AT MILTON Wife of Prominent Man of County Dies at Home of Daughter In Smyrna Friday. Funeral services were conducted at Milton Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Sallie Litchford Robinson, 60, wife of Charlie Robinson," prominent resident of that community. Her. death which followed an operation performed about two months ago occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs.

J. Rather in Smyrna Friday afternoon after being ill for only one day. Services were conducted at the residence by Elder Pullias, of Lebanon, followed by burial in the Milton cemetery. Her nephews served as pallbearers. Mrs.

Robinson is survived by her husband; and the following children, Ernest Robinson, of Washington, D. Mrs. J. Rather Coleman, of Smyrna; Mrs. M.

D. Baxter, of Asheville, N. Mrs. R. Y.

Neel, of Johnson City; Miss Willie Robinson, of Milton, and Mrs. R. E. Groseclose, of Marian, Va. The following brothers and sisters also survive her: Dave Litchford, of Lebanon; Britt Litchford, of Watertown; Mrs.

Dave Tuggle, Mrs. Will Tuggle, Mrs. Dave Barnes and Mrs. Ridley Murfree. She was native of Rutherford county and had spent almost all of her life here.

She had been a member of the Church of Christ since early childhood and had always been active in its affairs. TODD WILL OPEN IN CLARKSVILLE Hon, Andrew L. Todd, of this city, candidate for the U. S. Sentate, will open his state wide campaign at Clarksville Saturda yafternoon.

He had originally planned his campaign last Saturday, but owing to conditions he was forced to postpone it for one week. In hs opening address Mr. Todd will set forth in full the platform on which he expects to make his race. Three of the principal planks in the platform will be farm relief, compensation for all soldiers and -state rights in water power issues. He says that he does not intend to assail the record made by Cordell Hull, his opponent in the race, but will run on hs own record.

T. C. Alumnae to Meet The Murfreesboro chapter of the Tennessee College Alumnae associainition will meet in the chapel of Tennessee College Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. All of the old students of the college are urged to be present as important matters will be discussed lat the meeting. SACRED CONCERT IS GIVEN AT CHURCH Program at First Presbyterian Church Sunday Afternoon Introduces Good Music Week, An an introductory program to National Music Week an enjoyable sacred concert was given at the First Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon to large and appreciative audience.

The concert was given under the sponsorship of the Frances Bohannon Music club and the Presbyterian church choir. the following program was given: Overture to the Messiah, (Organ and piano), Handel; Mrs. R. H. Ervin and Miss Jean Carlton.

Prayer, Dr. E. W. Williams. Remarks, Mrs.

J. H. Bayer, Anthem, "Ho! Every, One That Thirsteth," Macfarlane; Mr. Bernice Rion and the choir. Solo, "The Lost Chord," Sullivan A Mrs.

Foster L. Spain, Jr. Violin solo, "Andanti in Minor," Vieuxtemps; Mrs. Aultman, Sanders. Solo, "The Publican," Van De Water Mrs.

Sam Cox. Duet, "The Crucifix," J. Faure; Mrs. Tarpley and Miss Landen. Solo, "Let Not Your Heart Be Troub.

led," Oley Speaks; Mrs. Ralph Jarrett, Organ solo, "Moment Musicale," Schubert: Mrs. R. H. Ervin.

Solo, "Ave.Maria," Percy B. Mrs. T. M. Tarpley.

(Violin Obligato, Mrs. Sanders.) Male Quartet, "Abide With King: First tenor, Mr. Campbell; Second tenor, Mr. Rion; First bass, Mr. Carlton; Second bass, Mr.

Bruner, Solo, "The Holy City," Adams; Miss Irene Landen. Anthem, "Unfold Ye Portals," (Redemption), Gounod; the choir, Doxology. Benediction. Former Student Here Seeks Office Arthur Jones, a former student at the State Teachers Colege, who is well known here, has just announced as a candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction in Giles county. He wishes to succeed Prof.

B. H. Gaultney, who wil retire at the end of this term after. having held the office for 20 years. Mr.

Jones has been connected with the Campellsville High School during the past few years..