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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-05-09
LEGISLATURE PLANS TO
ADJOURN THIS WEEK
Bowie Introduces Bill to Legalize
Liquor Purchased for Home
Use in Another State

Legislation pertaining to the legal
ization Of alcoholic beverages and the
biennial school machinery act headed
long list of bills considered by the
General Assembly Tuesday as the
House definitely looked toward sine
die adjournment Friday afternoon.
The lower branch passed and sent
to the Senate a joint resolution call
ing for the legislators to end their
work at o'clock Friday, and approx
ed another resolution to prohibit the
introduction of any new legislation
after adjournment Wednesday. The
Senate had adjourned and has taken
no action on the measures.
While the Senate was receiving an
act to permit the manufacture and
sale of natural wines in North Caro-
lima, the House calendar committee
was reporting favorable the Day bill
proposing to allow the state to sell
one quart of whiskey to an adult
every Is days.
Bowie Bill Reported on
The Bowie measure to allow per-
sons to transport alcoholic beverages
within the state if they are purchased
legally in other states was reported
without prejudice" by the calendar
committee of the lower branch.
The measure would permit North
Carolina purchasers Of legal liquor
in another state to transport the
wines of alcoholic beverages to his
home in this state without interfer-
ence of officers.
The bill would apply only where
the beverages are purchased for per-
sonal use or for the use of bonafide
guests in a home. The criminal laws
would not apply to persons transport
ing such beverages, the bill provided.
For several years prior to state
prohibition, which came after the
national ban on alcoholic beverages,
purchasers were allowed to order one
quart of whiskey every Is days to be
shipped into the state to them.
School Machinery Bill Approved
Senate approval was given the
biennial school machinery bill after
the upper branch had gone through it
section-by-section. A number of min
or changes were made from the
House draft. One would allow district
school committees to select teachers
and principals with the approval Of
the county superintendent and county
board of education.
Another amendment added would
allow county commissioners to levy
special taxes to support the teaching
of trade and industrial subjects in
addition to vocational education and
home economics.
A provision written into the school
act would require an adequate inspec-
ton of every school bus at least every
80 days with buses found to be defec-
tive to be withdrawn from use until
they are repaired.
The House approved the statewide
game bill, Ga to 18, on second read
ing, after making minor changes in
it. The county hunting-license fee
was cut from $1.10 to 60 cents, and
the Gate for opening the season on
quail and rabbit was changed from
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-05-09
WORTH ELECTED CASHIER
OF BANK OF ASHE MONDAY

Mr.. Joe Worth was elected cashier
of the Bank of Ashe at meeting of
the directors on Monday in Jefferson.
Mr.. Worth was elected to fill the
position left vacant by the death of
w. E. Johnson on Saturday.
Mr.. Worth has been assistant
cashier of the bank for severa, years.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-05-09

November 20 to Thanksgiving day.
The House was given a favorable
report on the Bowie bill to abolish
absentee voting in primaries, and
killed the Horton bill, passed by the
Senate, to provide for regulation Of
journeymen plumbers and steam
filters.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

It's far from being anything Of the
sort. Instead, try a drink Of pure
cold water or cool milk. There's
real refreshment. ete
Pass up your, old beliefs about
summer diets. Most Of them were
only superstitiOns without q grain
Of scientific backing. The needs
of the body don't change 80 very
much with the seasons. Heat isn't
necessary as it is in the winter,
therefore the suggestions to reduce
sugars and starches. But the en-
ergy and health requirements don't
change.
The same quart of milk is need
ed, although good ice cream may
account for a part. Green Eege-
tables, fresh fruit, tomatoes, a lit
tie meat or fish, some egg, some
bread and butter, and there you
are, winter or summer.
Planning a Scout trip Is exeit-
inO, important; DR.. Ireland WiH
giUe some advice about It IN has
Hezt article.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
BETHEL

Miss Isabel Williams who is III
training at the Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, is spending her Vaca-
ton with her mother, Mrs. Harry
Williams.
Mrs. Roland Mumford of Raleigh
N. C., is a guest with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Wilbur Hurley.
Miss Barbara Braun of Whining
ton is a guest of Miss Anna Mae
Moore.
MIR. and Mrs Thomas Wright and
children of Hebron. Md, were town
visitors Sunday.
The NJ E. Sunday School had its
annual picnic on July 18th, at Sandy
Hill Beach.
Misses Betty Morris and Ruth
Weaver, of Wilmington, returned last
Sunday after three weeks with their
grandmother, Mrs. Ella Morris.
Captain Eli COrdrey and George
Shiles left Sunday for Norfolk, Va,
where they have Jobs.
Mrs. LOttie Farrow and Mrs. Min
ME Blood of Dover. were guests OF
their brother, Garfield Moore and
tamllys SUNDAY
Mrs. Ida Gootee entertained the
"COunt-On-Me Club" at her home
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Hastings and
daughter spent the weekend with
friends at Lebanon, Pa.
Mrs. Jack Wright and daughter of
Laurel, Del, Otis Wright, of Seaford,
and Mrs. Mollie Wright of this town
were Sunday guests with Mrs. Harry
Wright.
Captain Harry Williams spent the
weekend. with his family.
Mrs. Marian cubbage and son left
Sunday for Viola, Del.
Mrs. Laura WheatleY spent last |
week in Wil1 toH. AIR. and 4
Mrs. Louis Cain.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
MILLVILLE
N. E. Church News

N. E. Church News
Sunday school at the usual hour,
followed Dy preaching by the pas
tor, Rev. Grant.
Miss Charlotte Noble of EastOn,
Pa, is the guest of her brother and
family, Mr. and Mrs, ]. S. Noble. -
David 5. Pruitt was the weekend
guest Of his father and sister, Cap
tain J. S. Pruitt and Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Bennett.
Mr.. and Mars. Chester Evans and
children of Brooklyn, N. Y, are Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Evans.
Mrs. Kate layton who has been
on the sick list had with her on
Sunday her children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond DerricksOn and son jim
mie of Philadelphia and Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Layton.
Mr.. and Mrs Oliver Evans and
children of Philadelphia are spend
ing the week at Bethany Beach. Die
key Long is with them for the week.
Billy Hudson of Camden, n. j.. is
spending sometime with George Do
Ian West.
Mrs. Allie hlckardS VINO mas Deen
suffering from an infected hand is
getting along nicely at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cobb and
Hilda, Harriet, Harry,
Ross, Billy and Betty Jean spent
Sunday at Atlantic City, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. EldOn Quillen enter
tanned on Sunday their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Edgar Quillen and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Furman, also Mr.. and
Mrs. Rollin Hudson and children
and Rufus Daisey.
Capt. and Mrs. Joshua Evans of
are visiting with Capt.
and Mrs. Clinton Evans at their
summer home here.
Monroe Qrillen of Philadelphia Is
spending the week with his sister,
Miss Lizzie Quillen.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
DELMAR


Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Rowe o.
New York City are visiting Mrs
ROwe's mother, Mrs. Ida Stevens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Hastings oi
Philadelphia are enjoying a lengthy
stay with relatives in this town.
Miss Nina Hutchinson who has
been spending her vacation with hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hutchin-
son, has returned to her duties al
the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Bal
timore.
T. Harry Esham who has been q
patient in the Beebe Hospital, I.ewes
for sometime has returned to his
home in RehOboth somewhat im-
proved in health.
MF. and Mrs. J..-MiltOn Cleary OF
Wilmington spent the weekend with
relatives here.
Miss Patty Weldin of Wilmington
has been the guest of Miss Marylee
Jones.
Mrs. Frank Hartman and daugh-
ter Beverly Anne, of Charlottesville,
Va, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Cullen.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. ]. Carmine and
Mr.. and Mrs, Arthur Russell of Ell
lendale spent Tuesday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Otto Linker of Lansdowne, Pa.
Mrs. w. N. Willis is visiting Tela-
tives at Dare's Beach, Md.
Mrs. c. H. Small who has been
visiting friends in Delmar has re-
turned to her home at Martinsburg,
W. Va.
Miss Esther Lee Waller has re-
turned from a few days visit in Mil
ford.
Miss Nellie Elliott has accepted a
position as nurse at the Baltimore
City Hospital.
Philip, the young son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clark Banks, is seriously i'll in
the Beebe Hospital at Lewes.
Miss Louise Thorington is visiting
relatives in Philadelphia.
The Methodist Protestant Sunday
school held its annual picnic at
Ocean City, Md, on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Ambrose of
Washington were guests of the Gull
lens on Sunday.
Walter w. Whayland passed away
at his home Sunday morning follow
ing a lingering illness. Prior to his
failing health he was one of the
leading merchants in this town, con-
ducting a meat and grocery store.
He is survived by his widow and the
following children: Charles Whay-
land of Glen BuTnie, Md, Mack
of Delmar, Mrs. Maggie
Fields, of Crisfeld, Mrs. Walter Tru-
lit of fredericksburg, Ella Mae and
Elsie of this town, also three bro
theirs, Sewell and Mayhem of Del
mar. Funeral services were held at
3 p. m. at the NJ. E. Church on Tues
day with Rev. Clarence Jones ofici-
ating. InteTment was made in the
NJ. E. cemetery, this town.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
FRANKFORT

Joshua Hudson of Selbyville, an
employee on the new road at Omar,
had his hand badly injured last
Thursday. He was brought here to
DR.. c. c. FoOks who dressed the
wound.
William G. Vickers, Jr., a farmer,
living near Dagsboro, was knocked
out by lightning last Thursday af-
LernoOn. His house was struck, Wea-
ther boards were torn loose and
other light damage was done to the
house and furniture. The lightning
seemed to go around the house and
into the house by the front door.
Mr.. Vickers' family was present but
he was the only one to suffer in
Jury. He was rendered unconscious.
DR.. FOoks was called.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Suitor OF
Wellsville, N. Y, are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Glover. Mrs. Suitor
is a sister of Mr.. Glover.
The NJ. E. Sunday school enjoyed
last Thursday at Fenwicks Island.
Charles H. Lockwood is the super
intendent. There were plenty OF good
eats and an abundance of ice cream.
William A. Gum, a rural route
driver has been on. the sick list for
a few days this week. Lewis Daisey
is substituting for him.
The automobile of Walter H. Mat
son, of Wilmington, was stolen Sat
urday night at Rehoboth Beach, but
within a few hours it was recovered
and the alleged thief, Warner Hig-
gins, negro, of Greenwood, was un-
der arrest. Higgins, the police say,
started toward Berlin, Md, but near
Frankford, crashed into a concrete
abutment, badly damaging the car.
Private Russell jones'. of the
GEORGETOWN station Of the State po-
lice, returning from Fenwiek Is !
land, saw the wreck and, although
he was in citizens dress he question
ed Higgins and asked for his driv-
ers license: The negro had none and
further questioning revealed the car
was stolen. Jones took the negro to
the police station where charges of
larcenl, reckless driving and driving
without a license were placed
against him.
The car, which was new, was bad
lv damaged. The impact when it hit
the abutment drove the engine back
into the car. The driver was severely 4
cut and bruised.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
COKESBURY

Families from this community are
attending Tyndall's Camp this week.
Little Barbara Hastings who broke
her collar bone is getting along fine
at present.
Miss Lille Harrington entertained
Misses Irene and Ruth Isaaes last
Thursday evening at dinner in hon
or of her cousins from New Jersey.
Paul Hastings, Jr., has gone on a
F. F. A. trip from Seaford school to
Washington, d. c., for a few days.
Mrs. Hattie Fleetwood and daugh-
ter, Minnie, have gone to Rehoboth
for the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard King enter
tained friends from Maryland last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas GOshing en-
tertained last Sunday for dinner Ro-
land Fleetwood and sons, Mrs. Pearl
Fleetwood and children of George
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton L. Pinkerton
of Jenkintown, Pa, spent part of
last week at the home of ]. J. Lamb
lien.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank relatives and
Eind friends for sympathy, and beau
tiful flowers, also Misses Jeannett
Emory, May McColly and Mrs.
Charles Swain, accompanist for the
sweet singing, also Rev Bailey for
his services and comforting words
during our recent bereavement in
the death of our wife and daughter,
Mrs. Myrtle Imogene Walls.
Harry w. Walls, .Ir.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Daniels
II and Family.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

All persons owing or having
claims against the estate of Hester
n. Lockwood, late of Milford Hun
dred, are requested to pay their
debts or present their claims on or
before September l, 1885.
GEORGE ROSS LOCKWOOD
j2e-2tp Administrator, Milford, Del
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

I, Clayton E. Wright, of Houston,
Kent County, Delaware, hereby
forewarn all persons from harboring
OF trBsaias> 4nys' p1Se, Carrie J T
Wright, on my account, as she, has
left my bed and board without legal
cause, and l will not pay any bills
she may contract from or after July
1st, 1885.
CLAYTON E. WRIGHT
j12-3t Houston, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
PUBLIC SALE
Of valuable
Personal Property

The undersigned Executors Of Mrs.
Mary Russell Darby's Estate, win oifeI
al Public Sale. al her late residence on
David Street, In the town Of Frederlca'
Kent County. Delaware. on
Saturday, August 10, 1885.
Al 1880 p. M.--Rain or Shine
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Living room suite. dining room suite,
4 had room suites, 2 couches, clothes
Tree. 2 coal stoves wood stove, sun,
beam heatrola, kitchen stove, new; OH
stove, new; toilet sets, wardrobe
cane seat chairs, old; 2 sewing ma
chimes, A porch chairs, rocking cLAlIs
chairs, 5 kitchen chairs, seWing table.
drop leaf table. extension table, spool
table, library tables, STANDS, ~
yards Ingram carpet, 40 yards Brussels
carpet, IS yards Brussels carpet, limo
leuin, 20 small rugs, 9X12 Ingram rug.
ex1O American Oriental rug, new; ski
Brussels rug, 26-piece set Of siiverware'
new; lot of odd silverware, set OF very
nice china dishes. consisting OF ~
pieces, lot of nice glassware, odd dishes
and glassware, 8 towel racks, lot OF
book racks, vases, and Jars, clocks,
lamps, hall rack. coal buckets, refrlg-
orator, 10 window shades, new; old
chest, 2 trunks
Lawn Mower, Garden Implements, Y
Ton Coal
TERMS-CASH.
IRENE 8. VINYARD
j. ROLAND SIPPLE
Executors for Mrs. Mary
Russell Darby's Estate.
Walter Dickerson, Auctioneer.'~ 1S6-Stp
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
YOU BREAK ARD BEND
WE WELD AND MEND

Oxy-acetylene Welding, Cutting and
Brazing. We Specialize in Electrical
Repairing Batteries Generators :
Radios. tlAv .45. a.
MILFORD BATTERY SERVICE
Hunter and COVerdale
Phone 387
Opposite Community Building
m3O-tf T.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all of the many
friends who so kindly assisted in our
great loss of our dear mother, Ag-
nes T. johnson and for the many
beautiful flowers and numerous
other tokens of sympathy.
lin The Children.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

bacon, and potato.
All children can do
very well without
candies. pastries,
and, especially, soda
pop or so-called
''tonic." +" By the way,
don't let that name
stfonic'' raialaad vou
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
CARD OF THANKS

l wish to express my appreciation
to everyone for the kindness ana
sympathy which have been shown in
my bereavement.
II REV. L. T. GIBSON
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
NOTICE

will pay no bills unless con-
tracted by myself,
JAMES o. DICKERSON
1887 Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
Summer MeaIs

The same old essentials 60 un-
challenged. Oh, a little less meat
perhaps, and for the overweight
child a little less bread and butter,
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
NOTICE TO FARMERS

We solicit your cream In any
quantity, large or small. Milford
Creamery Company, Milford. Del.
6-1-tf
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
Oh
FOR AALE

FOR sAI.E-Barred Rock pullets
good laying strain. one-half mile wesi
OF Greenwood. v. d. YOder. tip
FOR SALE-White I.eghorn rOosters
weighing one pound and over, zoe each.
Mrs. Susie Wilcutts, Magnolia. 1ls-u
FOR ,SALE-White leghorn cockereis
from pedlgreed matings-200 10 SO
eggs, certified. SIPS each at ~ weeks,
Mildrad Carey, near Georgetown, on
.IlP6nt Road. 80 ltp
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
Q. S. MAIL SCHEDULE FOR
MILFORD, DELAWAREs

Leaves Milford Post ONCE
Going NOrths
Leaves Post ONCE A. M.
Leaves Milford Post Office
with letters for both
North and7s South
Points-------E-----L10:1 10 A. NJ
Leaves Milford Post
Office p. M.
Going SOuths @s
Leaves Post Ofice---410.1O A. NJ.
Leaves Post Omce-----5:3O P. M.
The above schedule went into ef-
feet April 20, 1885.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
ADVERTISEMENT FoA BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received BY
the State Highway Department, at III
office. Dover, Del, until 900 O'Clock p
NJ. Eastern STANDARD Time. Angus
Il. 1885. and at that place and tim'
publicly opsned for contracts involving
the following approximate Quantities:
CONTRACT e27c
Lights on Dover Bridge Extension Of
Loockerman Street
All materials TO be furnished. fol
placing on bridge.
CONTRACT 436
Phillips Mill Dam Bridge (Creosoted)
West Of Odessa
IS Gu Yds. Bridge Excavation
400 FIT Machine Grading
$50 Lin. IT. CreOsOted Timber Piling
135M Ft b. n Creosoted Timber fol
Bridges and Structures.
Removal Of present bridge
CONTRACT 437
1895 State oilins-surfaee Treatment
III 900 Gal Primer Asphalt @as
375. 900 Gal. Seal Asphalt
CONT HAcT ASIA
1885 Chips For Surface Treatment
$4,000 Tons Stone Chips --4
or $4,000 Tons Stag Chips
CONTRACT OF
Grass Seed-193S
51z Tons Grass Seed
CONTRACT P-f
FertlilzeT-is35
~ IONS FefllllEef
Performance Of contract shall COM
mence within ten (10) days after exc
cution of the contract and be complet-
ed as specified.
Attention is called to General In
formation for Bidders" in the proposal,
specifications, and contract agreements.
Monthly payments viii be made for
30 per cent Of the construction com
pleted each month
Bidders must submit proposals upon
forms provided by the Department.
Each proposal must be accompanied
by a surety bond. certified check. or
money to the amount of at least ten
fl0) per centum Of the total amount of
the proposal.
The envelope containing the proposal
must he marked Proposal for the con-
structiOn Of State Highway Contract
No. -
The contract will be awarded or re-
jected within twenty (20l days from
the date of opening proposals.
The right is reserved to reject any or
al bids
Complete sets Of plans and speciflca-
tions may be obtained after August 5,
1885, upon receipt OF two dollars ($2.OOl
Tor each contract. which amount will
not be refunded.
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
i26-2t Dover. Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

FOR SALE Store fixtures. show
cases. dress racks, clothing racks, als,
Columbia clothing carriers, in cabinets,
dress and clothing forms, millinery
racks and stands. store mirrors, curtain
display racks. window fixtures desk.
swivel chair, stools. tables. cotton and
Milford, Del j26-zt
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
PLAY THE GAME

Notice in a church: ~Worshippers
who intend to put buttons in the col
lection are requested to give their
own and not pull them OF the has
hooks. Christian Science Monitor.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

Fashion took the hatpin away
from woman and left her nothing
but an automatic revolver with
which to defend herself.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

The Kent and Sussex Fair begins
July goth.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

Nov for a pleasant vacation.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

FOR SAI4E-Whlte cedar telephone
poles. Is 70 x6 feet long. Some suitable
Tor fence posts, also 70 wall telephone
sets. desk telephones batteries. wire.
etc This Is al standard equipnlent and
win be sold cheap. Draper Telsphone
Co, J. q. Davis. agent, Milford. Bel
Phone I6J. iS-4t
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

FOR SAIslc-Soy bean harvester lfor
cultivated ields): Letz feed grinder;
horse power gasoline engine fuDrighti'
belfinf, and large Globe stove, all 10
Al condition. a. about one-tfifd Of ac-
fasa4 cost Theo. A Hail. Haven Mil
Road Milford. 516-Stp
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26
REWARD

Ij0Gr-sI.arEe white caf. SaDdaT or
Monday. July IL or rs. II foind notify
Davis +. Grief Milford Dsl lzs-2t
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

doonHsht niEhtA n01Is
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

FOR SALsE-White Plume Giant Pas
cal, Golden Self Blanching stocky eel
cry plants. z5c hundred; $500 thousand,
filds SC hundred parcel post. Cash with
order. Plenty late cabbage plants.
Peerless, plants Lutz. DUPONT Boule-
ward. Milford. II
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

~a4E|. .lAlsS
FOR RENT

FOR REFST-Farm for 1886. ~
Box 3. Bowers. Del j26-tf
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-26

1923.
Evening star., 1935-10-18

Sonny and IS" -
better start Logging it
for these values right
now! Narrow heels.
sturdy welt soles. strap
models and oxfords in
patent leather. Black
and brown elskin -
plain or moccasin toe.
Sizes 81a-3.
LANsBURGH's-
STREET ELo01
Evening star., 1935-03-17
Woman disabling
Women Applauded
By Women's S Club
s'They're Acting Like
Mug,Uumps," Says Eli.
quette Authority.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
DETROIT, Mich, March 10
Women applauded loudly today when
a woman told them how little she
thinks of women.
The speaker was Mrs. Anna Steese
Richardson, etiquette authority. The
audience was the Women's Advertising
Club.
Women are getting uglier every
day." Mrs. Richardson said. They
diet until they look haggard and then
they wear low-backed dresses which
show the little chain OF bones down
their backs. I wonder how any of
them ever got a man."
The speaker said that knitting was
the principal occupation of women in
the Middle West, with bridge second
and book reviewing for women who
haven't time to read, third.
"I'm fed up with this cigarette
smoking, toc," she added. 1T isn't
the smoking I object to-but women
are 50 darned rude about it. I'd like
to 90 into the washroom on a Pullman
Just once and not find ashes all over
the washbowl."
She paid her respects to Tomens
clubs with the observation that their
principal worry is where to seat the
past presidents.
THE trouble is that all the MEM
bers want to be president and after
they've been president they want to be
honored as founders or what nots.
"They act" she concluded, like a
lot of umpty.up mugwumps."
Evening star., 1935-03-17
Airplanes Comb JungIes.


BRAzzAVILLE, Middle Congo,
March 16 (P.-Six airplanes swept
back and forth across the Congo's
jungles today in search Of Edouard
Renard, governor general Of French
Equatorial Africa. his wife and five
French Army officers, who crashed
somewhere in the jungle district.
Grave fears were felt for the lives
of the seven since the district is
swampy and known to be infested
with cannibals.
Four military and two commercial
planes were ordered to keep up the
hunt in the hope that the party may
have landed in some clearing and
still be alive.
A native of Holland, Nine. Renard
was the widow of Michael Winburn,
wealthy American soap manufacturer
and philanthropist and Paris society
leader. She married Renard in Paris
October 10, 1888, with Police Perfect
Jean Chiappe as witness.
The big plane in which the party
set out on an aerial tour of inspection
was last heard from Friday. when it
reported by wireless that it was flying
through thick fog, buffeted by storms
Should Renard be lost he would be
the second French colonial chief to
die In an air crash in the last IA
months. Pierre Pasquier. governor
general of Indo China, burned to
death with nine others when he
crashed near Corbigny, France, jan
uary 16.