(Q) For my proper development, physically and mentally,
please review the past 30 days and the effects, advising me
for the next 30 days what steps to take and procedure.
(A) This, as we find, will require considerable
consideration, as given, considering many varied activities
of the body. That which may be most helpful, as would that
which would be what to do under the present existent
conditions, ALL things considered in the way of health of
self, of family, the financial straits and conditions that
exist in the present, the requirements and the time that will
be necessary for the beginning of operations in the general
activities (that, as we find, have been very well chosen in
the present, for the activities for this and the next two
years, or for '34, '35, portions of '36, at least):
First take thought that there is not such a straining of self
that the physical breaks under the strain that is being
produced in the body; and that resorting to temporary reliefs
for disorders and disturbances in the physical and mental
body, that have been warned respecting again and again, will
not bring that which will make for the abilities of the body
to perform in such a manner as to make for the very best in
the experience.
Then, take the warnings and do not be overanxious nor let
thine zealousness for the material successes overshadow those
things that will make for peace and harmony in the inner self
and its relationships with the spiritual life as well.
Make those arrangements through the connections either in the
association with Jonus or with those in the other bank for
those loans necessary, through the stock of the Pick Company,
that may make for the tiding over for the present.
We would not attempt to keep an office in the way and manner
as set in the present, unless there may be the better
arrangements made with the individuals where that the
disruptions have arisen owing to the present conditions, but
change to these to more in keeping with quarters that will be
necessary under the changes to arise in these, or more in
keeping with quarters where there may be more of the products
that will be necessary now for the showrooms and for the
activities in these directions. And also make for those
changes in the associations and the environs; that all those
things that have been going at loose ends are not given so
much of the time as to overlook the more important things in
the present, but be insistent that these are closed as soon
as possible. And you'll have your thirty days of good work!
(Q) From whom can I borrow $5,000.
(A) Through the channels that have been given.
(Q) Considering Carolina Wood Products Co. at Asheville, and
my association with my partner Gilbert Morris, are the
figures now complete enough to submit thru channels to
Washington?
(A) This has already been submitted! Those variations only
that we have given, as to not sufficient evidence shown for
the advantageous conditions for those that have been out of
work, and as to the great expanse of country that may be
aided by the activities in this place.
Were this used with some of those propositions that have
become as it were, rather the pet ideas of those in authority
in Washington, as to those who may be aided in such a factory
of this kind may also be aided in their own home, such that
they are sons of the soil as well as of the factory, it'll go
through a heap better!
(Q) What effect has David Goldman, representing the owner of
the property, had on the situation by visiting Asheville and
Mr. Morris over the weekend?
(A) This may be best seen by that which transpires in this
afternoon's conference, and those things made as propositions
respecting this; and, as indicated, consider these things
along with - not that there be recallments, but that these be
worked out also for homes and soil, in these connections or
grounds roundabout.
(Q) What can or should I do now for the furtherance of the
success of the project?
(A) Do not be overanxious. Do not by word of mouth or by
the activities in the general associations overstep self as
to what is going to be accomplished until there is word
received as to what may be done. Then, as is chosen as to
what fields of activity in which that as is in hand (the
character, the kind, the position of the machinery, the
necessary elements for this in this particular vicinity for
the woods and the like to carry out that best) must all be
considered, and these may be worked on by the body as to what
are the lines that are to be the more prominent in the
activities if they are successful in carrying through all the
desires to become very active the first of April or 15th of
same, anyway.
(Q) Would it be advisable for me to plan to spend month of
March in Asheville to get plant and plans laid out for
production?
(A) After the 15th, the rest of it may be spent, when there
is then the rest of those things necessary - but it'll be
necessary that some trips be made for the closing up of those
propositions that have been indicated as needing attention
also.
(Q) My plan is to be on advisory board of management of
factory and spend my entire time directing the sales
organization and public contacts, Mr. Morris to handle the
financial set-up and finances of the factory with management
reporting to him. Is this a proper set up of a Board of
Directors chosen entirely of Asheville citizens, the control
of business being between Morris and myself on a 50/50 basis,
sales on a commission basis through me? Please criticize
above for improvement.
(A) This is very good.
(Q) Please advise me how to again gain my equilibrium and
financial independence to carry on my responsibilities?
(A) Just as outlined in those things to be set up for the
activities of self, concerning and beginnings; there must be
the basis and the foundations in the next thirty days.
(Q) When will the tide change for the better for me?
(A) Depends upon the activities and upon how these are
carried forward, as indicated so oft for the body.
(Q) I have decided to devote my time to furniture and turn
over my other interests to other associates. Is this the
proper procedure and proper decision to make?
(A) Be very good under the existing circumstances and the
changes made for the body in other associations and
connections. And, as indicated from the first regarding this
proposition, it should be made so the handling of the
conditions do not come from the worriments but rather the
sales and the contacts going through the hands of the body -
this is much better.
(Q) When will country's condition improve sufficient to
enable me to find ready sale for furniture for my factory?
(A) April 15th.
(Q) What date should I be in position to start the factory
working, considering government aid and labor conditions at
Asheville?
(A) This depends upon the general conditions that have been
indicated, and what becomes necessary for making the proper
associations and connections in the line as indicated; that
if these are carried out in the manner given, eventually it
would work to the body's advantage, both as to labor and as
to general conditions that would exist in handling an
undertaking of this nature and character.
(Q) Have I now developed sufficiently thru my experiences to
be able to again be successful in selling large quantities of
furniture and wood specialties?
(A) Provided there is kept sufficient of the activity in the
way as to not put too many question marks after the
activities in relations to individuals and groups and
associations.
The abilities are there; they only need to lay the proper
plans, have them founded in those policies that have been
indicated for the body so oft, and then work the plans!
(Q) Where can I get an immediate order on barrels, since
Croft of Boston still holds me off?
(A) As we find, the better plan will be to push this with
Croft, and in the next few weeks get this carried through.
(Q) What can I say or write to Walter Croft to get a release
to the order of 5,000 barrels?
(A) That the necessary for this and the demand coming for
same with the spring changes, makes it imperative that such
be carried on, or be known at once so that you may plan for
the general activities in same.
(Q) When will I ultimately get these barrels shipped to
Croft?
(A) When they are ready for 'em?
(Q) What attitude does Walter Croft hold for me?
(A) Don't the activities tell that to self?
(Q) Has the situation changed in any manner with Jack Lewis
of Washington as to finally getting the water cooler order
for me?
(A) Still being held up by the curtailment of those
expenditures in the various fields, but it has NOT been
abandoned as yet.
(Q) Is there anything I should do at this time in regards to
same?
(A) The only thing you can do is to wait!
(Q) In what manner can I further improve my spiritual
development?
(A) This has been outlined so oft; you only need to look
into self and be honest, fair and square with self, as self
would have thine fellow man be with thee!
(Q) As to Geo. Trommer brewery association with the Foreign
Vintages, Inc., or Charles Wanser of Rockefeller Center, what
is next move for me to bring this to a consummation?
(A) There only can be a waiting in this until there is the
assurance from both of these that the there is not a further
investigation to some of those questionings that have arisen
respecting the position of the distillers and winers in the
relationships to the general conditions. For, as outlined
for the body, that has been passed over a bit too lightly,
there will in the early spring be many changes in the various
states where the activity is going to command and demand that
there be some movements on the part of many of these. If
these are studied aright and proper, then these situations
may be presented to Trommer and to those others, or Wanser,
in such a manner as to make it show for the better activities
on the part of each, that their joined forces may be better
able to meet the general situations in these directions.
These we would point out, but be sure you know what you are
talking about! For, as indicated, it is a study in the
various states and their associations with the whole.
(Q) What basis will satisfy both parties to induce each to
go into partnership in Trommer's brewery?
(A) This has already been set up. They've already agreed to
it in part! Only needs to be able to see and know where and
how these united efforts may make for the handling without
too many questions coming up.
(Q) A letter was sent by Wanser to Trommer that their group
was interested, on his return form South America they would
resume negotiations.
(A) Then carry it on out, as indicated!
(Q) What should my remuneration be for bringing parties
together?
(A) On the basis as outlined, and a portion of the activity
in the stocks as indicated, in the way that would be
efficacious to all.
(Q) Would 50% of common stock of Trommers be too much for
Wanser to ask, if they put up enough finances to carry
Trommer operation?
(A) Fifty percent of that may be taken in stocks, yes!
(Q) Should I plan to retain my offices at 501 Madison,
considering present conditions?
(A) This has been given. Unless there may be the immediate
changes such that will enable the body, why jeopardize so
many of the positions and conditions by the constant turmoil.
Be better to be changed for quarters for those things that
are to come about.
(Q) Have I handled my personal debt situation properly
during past several months.?
(A) Not so good. Not so good.
(Q) What should Lande do for me in reference insurance
policy against sister's loan, as policy lapsed?
(A) He should carry out those things that have been
promised, irrespective of the position he has allowed the
thing to get into on account of the general distressing
conditions and the necessity on the part of self to curtail
any payments in that direction. These should be handled in
an equitable way and manner. He should make both of these
show those things necessary for the handling it in the proper
way and manner!
(Q) I now request advice and constructive criticism for me
again to be able to meet all conditions imposed by God and my
fellow man -
(A) This is the greatest trouble of most, my friend, in
saying that conditions are imposed by God when they are the
demands of errors committed in self! The command has always
been to show ourselves worthy not only to the natural laws of
the Creator of God, but "If ye will be my people I will be
thy God." This has always been shown through the
associations of the laws given thy peoples; that if the
manifestations given to thee in trust as to the world's
forces are used in the manner that thou givest out peace and
harmony, then the fruits of the spirit are the result; not
imposed by God but the actual results of the endeavors in
self, as to what thou doest in regard to thy relationships to
thy God and to thy fellow man. Are these different? Are
these from a different basis? Are these founded in the truth
as of the spirit, and ever in the ways "as I would have my
fellow man do to me," then that's the way and manner in which
thou will be acted towards by thy fellow man! That is all
the command of God. Do that.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self (one copy to Asheville and one to Washington)
Copy to Ass'n file
BACKGROUND
1/22/34 He obtained
257-127.
2/12/34 He submitted further questions.
2/21-22/34 He wired appointment verification and further
questions.
REPORTS
2/23/34 See
349-16 advising Miss [
349] to return to work for
Mr. [
257] as his sec'ty and to begin also to prepare for
marriage and home building;
349-17 5/26/34 "Ditto."
3/03/34 Mr. [
257] wrote: "It has been a hectic year since
1934 walked in. Not that 1933 was anything to brag about,
but we can truthfully thank God for seeing us through...
"Today for the first time I feel better, but still very
tired. I seem to lack vitality."
4/02/34 He obtained
257-129.
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