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La gaceta., 1939-07-17

Los japoneses amenazaron
ell edificio de la embajada bri
tanica.
La policia protegi6 a los bri
tanicos w.. os nipones no To-
graron intensificar ell escan-
dalito.
Chamberlain ordenara que
Sc haga otra protesta.... y To.
kio enviara la nota al mismo
sucio cesto donde hizo meter
las otras.
La gaceta., 1939-07-17

Tenga presente que la colo
MIA latina tiene derecho a un
mayor nGmero de empleos en-
la ciudad, condado y Estado.
81 somos en- Tampa mas de
as, 0 en- un conjunto de 100
mil, Ipor Que es tan pequeno
ell tanto por ciento de empleos
para la intelligence Y bonesta
juventud latina?
Hay que utilizar ell sufragio
con discretion e inteligencia.
La gaceta., 1939-07-17

Victor Rosenthal, nos dicen,
ha sido declarado eel candida
to de la alta be 1ca."
Una acusaci6n injusta con-
ira Vic, que noes banquero y
no tiene simpatias entire ellos.
Ahora bien, Rosenthal esta
obligadi a cOmprender que "cc
RE" hacia ell baismo politico.
no hacia la silla del Mayor.
La gaceta., 1939-07-17

to hace pOcos dias, en- contra
del gobierno del Frente Popl-
lar.
Rumores al efecto de que ha-
bfa militares complicajos y de-
.enidos, circularon en- los dltt-
mos dias,
La gaceta., 1939-07-17
UN NUEVO CLUB POuITICO

Manana Sc constituira en- Y
Dor City, en- los altos de la Sep
TINA avenida y Gale Is, un nue.
70 club con ell nombre de
Business Men Political Club.
Tenemos entendido que este
club patrocina la c~andidatura
del alcalde r.. f. l.. Chancey.
Oportunamente daremos otrOs
detalles.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20
ROD and GUN
CLUB ELECTS
A. j. BONNER New President
of Group: Plan for Annual
Outing in May.

New Officers were elected and plans
made for the annual outing of the Ely
Rod and Gun club at a meeting held
Saturday night in the Community
Center.
New officers include: Archie BONNER,
president; Lyle Brennan, first vice
president; Norman Brown, second vice
president. Joseph Klobuchar, secretary
treasurer, was reelected.
A tentative date of Saturday, May ID,
or Saturday, May 20, has been selected
for the outing, the new president said.
1t will be held at Silver Rapids, and
Herman Wenzel, conservation commits
sioner, who attended the outing year
ago, will again be invited to address
the gathering
A liars contest during which club
members will be permitted to publicly
recall stories about the "big ones that
got away" will be feature of the af-
fair insofar as fishing is concerned.
An attractive program is in prospect
which will include boxing deraonstra.
ton if it can be arranged.
The names of Andrew Anderson, John
L. Apostle, Erick Wall, Steve Grahek,
Jack Varoga and Joseph A. Grahek were
proposed for membership and accepted.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20
LARGE CROWD
ATTENDS SHOW
Building Demonstration Held
Here by McMahan Lbr. Co.
Well Attended.

A large crowd attended the building
show Saturday afternoon and evening
in the main dining room of the Forest
Hotel, sponsored by the McMahan Lum-
Der company. Much interest was shown
in the eight model houses on display
and in the demonstration Of building
materials, according to A. j. McMahan,
manager of the lumber company.
Representatives from six building ma
terials firms were present to assist in
the demonstrations.
Persons attending were eligible for a
group of prizes that were awarded,
with first prize of three gallons of
outside paint going to B. j. Agnew,
second of one gallon of varniSh and a
brush to William Paulos, third of a
necktie rack to Mrs. Victor Koivumaki.
fourth of Misunderstanding for two doors
to Josephine zgonc and fifth of a can
of enamel and brush to Matt Zgonc
Donald w. Olson, Stanley Adkins and
Mrs. Fred Handberg all guessed the
correct number of cans in the paint
display to win first prize. Second went
to Una Ayres, Frances Aran and John
Hillberg, and third to Estella Dahl and
Mrs. Frank Kotzian, Jr.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20
NOTED GUESTS
FOR MUSICALE
Ely Organization to Present
Noted Duluth and Hibbing
Artists, April %.

The Thursday Musicale has made
arrangements to present Ernest Lach-
mund of Duluth in discussion OF
American Music at the Community
Center auditorium on Friday, April 90
Besides the discussion by Mr.. Lach-
mund, a program has been arranged
for the evening by the committee hav-
ing the meeting in charge. The pro-
gram will be as follows:
Group of piano First
Movement of Moonlight Sonata" by
Beethoven. Romance" by Sibelius.
ITO Spring" by Edward Greig, This
group will be played by Mrs c. w.
Aronson of Hibbing.
Group of vocal solos tSyystunalla p
by Toviro Kulla. Tears" by Clarence
Olmstead. when You Co. by David
Giuon. Mrs. Stanley Ferris of Hibbing
will be the soloist for this group.
Mr.. Lachmund will close his talk by
giving personal reminicenses of the
great composer, Franz LIT.
Following the program, lunch viii be
served by committee composed of Mrs
Arthur Strand, Mrs. Jack Meitunen,
Mrs Joseph Veranth, Mrs. John Will
Mrs. Richard Davis, Mrs. Harlan
Krause, Mrs. Isaac Martell, Mrs. John
Smrekar, Miss Edith Lampi and Miss
josephine Slogan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20
Forest De Lakes Win Title

The Forest & Lakes bowling team up
set the dope bucket to win the city
championship by defeating the favored
Arrowheads, 2041 to 1871, in the final
round of the tournament for members
of the Women's Bowling league, Sunday
afternoon. The Arrowheads headed the
list of six teams at the end of league
competition.
The Arrowhead team, composed of
Angela Grahek, Barbara Matesha, Mrs.
John Grahek, Mary Kolenz and Kath-
crime Merhar, and Justine Otrin, Forest
& Lakes kegler, left the first of the
week to participate in the S. s. C. u.
annual ten-pin bowling tournament at
Cleveland, Saturday and Sunday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20
Harm0ns Visit Here; to
Remove to milwaukee,.

Supervisor Ray Harmon of the SUI
perior National Forest and Mrs. Har-
mon were in the city Sunday for visit
with friends. They leave Duluth next
week for Milwaukee where Mr.. Harmon
will assume the Office of assistant re-
gional forester. Mr.. Harmon will be
succeeded as supervisor by C. w.
Hendee, who comes from the Ottawa
National Forest at Ironwood, Michigan,
where he has been supervisor.
The friends of Mr.. Harmon in this
city and within the confines of the
Superior, regret his departure but join
in congratulations on his promotion.
They feel that the rise in the personnel
of forest management by Mr. Harmon
is a deserved tribute to the ability and
integrity of this gentleman.
His presence in this section will not
be completely lost to his friends as in
his new position he will make many
visits to the Superior. He has the well
wishes of his army OF friends in his new
duties.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

The Forest & Lakes club turned in
some masterful bowling during the first
game of the final round to run up
731 to 634 advantage which later proved
to be the deciding game for champion
ship honors. They will be awarded a
cup by the Ely Bowling Center, which
sponsored the tourney, for their efforts.
Weaseling out a win by 33-pin mar
gin in the smi-finals against the up
and-at- 'em Gophers, the Forest & Lakes
keglers won the right to compete for
the championship The Arrowheads
downed the Ely Bowling Center, 2155
to 1880, to advance to the final round,
and in SO doing ran up the largest
three-game score of the meet.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20
LODGES TO CHURCH.

Ely Lodge No. 200, I. o. o. F. and
Vermilion Rebekah Lodge No. 8, will
attend the M. E. church in body for
the Sunday morning service at 1920.
The members of the lodges will meet
at the lodge rooms and go to the church
in a body. A cordial invitation has
been extended to visiting Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs to join in the services at
which the Rev. James Bowler will de-
liver the address on Fellowship and
Fraternity as the theme of his talk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20
Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Keinanen take this
method of extending their heartiest
thanks to all who attended their re-
ception on Thursday. We also desire to
thank the entertainers in particular,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles W. Anderson, Mr..
and Mrs. John Schultz and Edwin
Peterson and the hostesses of the affair,
Mrs. Imhoff, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs.
Goard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keinanen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

August G. Maxi announces that he
is prepared to wash walls and ceilings
and do interior painting. Call los for
appointment.-adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Miss Kitty Vasdahl and Miss Miriam
Hyponen of the Vermilion Beauty Shop,
attended the hair style beauty show in
Virginia, Tuesday evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sasek, Jr., and
daughter, visited at the home of MIR.
Sasek's parents in this city over the
Easter holidays.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Miss Marie Kotchevar of Gilbert
spent several days at her home in this
city last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Miss Jennie Stalcar of Chicago ar
rived this week for visit at the home
Of her parents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mrs. Joseph Veranth and children
spent several days at Mrs. Veranth's
former home in Mankato
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mrs. John Korpi returned to her
home at Duluth, Friday, after weeks
visit at the home of DR.. and Mrs. j.
E. Thompson.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Strom and
daughter, Louise, were in Biwabik,
where they were called by the death of
Mr.. Strom's brother.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Pasty Sale by the Suomi Synod Ladies
Aid at the church parlors, Wednesday,
April 26th.-adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Swanson returned
Sunday from Pompano, Florida, where
they had spent the past three months.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Robert Hastings of Two Harbors has
arrived and assumed his duties as yard
master in Ely for the D. M. & I. r.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

William Niemi of the Ely Coop store
is in Superior this week attending a
business meeting.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Misses Mary Kolenc and Barbara
Matesha left Wednesday for Cleveland,
Ohio, for a visit.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Carl Dahlgren has returned from
Crosby and will be employed at the
Chandler mine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Emil Johnson, who has been i'll at
st. Mary's hospital in Duluth for the
past 4 weeks, is expected home this
week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20
OLD RESIDENT DIES.

Just as we go to press we learn that
Frank Sershen, ST., had died last even
ing after a lengthy illness. The re-
mains are at Fenskes Mortuary.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

The last meeting of the International
Relations study club was held Thursday
evening, with Miss Paulson reporting
the latest developments in Europe, and
the map as it stood at the moment.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Miss Barbara Markovich of Chicago is
visiting with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Markovich, ST., for two weeks.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs Albert Malner became
the parents of son born on Saturday,
April 8.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mrs. C. J. Nelson returned Thursday
from Ironwood, Michigan where she
has been for the past two months.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Yapel and son of
Tower, spent Sunday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Spreitzer, Sr.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Herrala are
rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter
at their home Monday
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. James Bouska returned
Monday from Minneapolis where they
spent several days.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mrs. Lawrence Ludtke returned to
her home at Duluth on Friday after
visiting at the home of her sister,
Mrs E. E. Strom, for a week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mrs. Fritz Semerau of Holyoke is a
guest this week at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs E. E. Strom.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Petek announce
the birth of a daughter at st. Luke'S
hospital in Duluth on April IL.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

MIR. and Mrs. John Shaver and
daughter were Eveleth visitors last week
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Thrift wash, flat work ironed, ~
cents per pound, wearing apparel damp
ened. SNO- WHITE LAUNDRY.-adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Kostelc at the Peterson Clinic in Vir-
ginia on Tuesday, son. All concerned
doing nicely.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

DR.. and Mrs. j. E. Thompson ano
daughters, jeanne and Isabel, were Du-
luth visitors on Friday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Miss Nora Johnson left Monday fol
her home at Cook for months visit.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mr. and Mrs. William Harri an
nounce the birth of a son on April IA
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Miss Louise Grahek of st. Paul spent
the weekend at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Grahek.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Steve Banovetz, with his mother, Mrs.
Steve Banovetz, ST., his brother, Ber-
nard and sister, Angela, have left by
car for Coldstrip, Montana, where they
visit with relatives. Anton Freshmen
al 0 accompanied them.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Joseph Pertz and Charles Pusovich
were visitors in Gilbert last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

A son was born to MIR. and Mrs
Henry FilSon, Jr., on Monday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Elmo Lepisto
yesterday, daughter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. George Holiday
Friday, April Z, a son.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Juhola spent Sat-
urday in Virginia.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20
Quilts, blankets and pillows cleaned
at the SNO-WHITE LAUNDRY.-adv.

Not many people need four decorators
to help them pick out their wallpaper.
But Wards did hire the services of four
of the most eminent decorators of the
country to select the papers that they
offer to you this seasonl Every paper
in the line was approved by this COM
mittee of four. Then these papers
(Which cost as much as s. a rolD were
reproduced by Wards for SOC roll and
less. You can now buy charming papers
for every room in your house for as
little as SC single roll at Montgomery
Wards Order Ofice!-adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Miss Faith PTdy spent Friday at
Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

John LidStrom spent Sunday al
Crosby.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

The Apollo Club and Carlton Singers
of Virginia, with. Leon Berry, director,
and Miss Helen Bawden, pianist, will
give a joint concert at the Community
Center auditorium on Friday evening,
April 81, at 8:15. Admission 10c.-adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

At a special meeting of the A. A. u.
W., last Thursday, Mrs. George Somero
was elected president for the forth
coming two years and Miss Maryen
Jones was elected treasurer. Mrs.
Somero and the vice president, Mrs.
Paul Cramer, were elected delegates to
the state convention which will be held
on May and 6, in Rochester.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Does Your Husband Wish He Was
Single? Hated the So Men She Loved"
Two of the Many Interesting Features
in The American Weekly, the Magazine
Distributed With the SUNDAY CHI
CAGO HERALD AND EXAMINER
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mrs. Ernest Maddern and son,
Richard, were in st. Paul last week
where Richards leg was examined by
physicians at the Phalen Park hospital.
The brace was removed from his right
leg, and the doctors expressed great
satisfaction in the improvement he was
showing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Men will always face the problem Of
OUTLYING their savings in old age.
Life insurance is a certain solution
to this problem.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

for general housework.
Call 330-R.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

MAN WANTED-for Rawleigh Route
of 300 families. Sales way up this
year Write today Rawleigh'S, Dept.
MND-148-SAH, Minneapolis, Mimi, Or
see Omar Hoffer, Orr, MINI. SLIP
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Keinanen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

FOR SALE-Three-room cottage on
White Iron lake. Phone 120-M.
Frank SchuSter. Alb AT
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

FOR RENT-Six room house, modern,
available May 1. Inquire of Mrs
Frances Burja, Washington street,
Zenith location Alb 5-4p
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

THREE ROOM APARTMENT FOR
RENT. Phone Ahola Apartments,
No. 352-R. 4-6p.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20
| OCAl
1T EN- S q

Miss Faith Purdy spent Friday at
Duluth.
John Lidstrom spent Sunday at
Crosby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Juhola spent Sat-
urday in Virginia.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Elmo Lepisto
yesterday, a daughter.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. George Holiday,
Friday, April Z, a son.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry FflSon, Jr, on Monday.
Miss Nora Johnson left Monday for
her home at Cook for months visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Harri an
nounce the birth of son on April IA.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

4-thread! Dull finish! Picot top,
mercerized heel and toe. New shades.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-04-20

GIVE ME A FEW ORDERS and I'll
give you a U. S. Government bond.
Save your orders for me and Save
Money" Rudolph E. Perushek.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
Strategic Area
Sought as japanese
Fight for Manning
South China CITY
Important Inland
Trading Center

The Japanese conquest of Nam
ming, capital Of Kwangsi Province in
Southern China, extended the Sino-
Japanese theater Of war into a new
and strategic geographic area.
Three great river systems, the
Yellow, Yantgze and Sikiang, or
West River mark roughly the three
major divisions Of North, Central
and South China" says a bulletin
from the National Geographic So
ciety.
AFTER more than two years of
warfare much of the north and
central regions, holding the Yellow
and Yangtze Rivers, are in the
hands of Japanese forces. In addi-
ton the fall of Canton in the au-
tumn Of last year gave the Japanese
control Of this vital seaport OF the
south, at the mouth of the Sikiang
River.
Manning, 470 miles west of Cam
ton, is a town Of some $1,000 in
habitants. It is situated on the
River Yu, tributary of the great
Sikiang system. which waters five
provinces. This location on busy
river artery connecting it with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25

Chinese authorities. With the es-
Establishment of foreign Offices in the
city and the trade boom which fol-
lowed, Manning soon became -four
ishing distributing center, especially
for Western Kwangsi and Yunnan
Province.
Depression Stirs Activity.
1.-THE economic depression, after
the World War, was felt even in
remote Kwangsi.' AS result, local
officials embarked on various prof.
ects to stimulate the return of pros
perity. Near Manning were planted
some 225,000 wood-oil trees and ami
seed plants. To further the devel-
opment Of cotton growing, expert
mental stations were set up.
I'm normal peacetimes Manning
exports considerable aniseed, beans.
hides, tobacco, rice and firecrackers;
importing kerosene, clothing, cot
ton piece goods and matches.
Frequently bombed by the Japa-
nese before it was taken, Manning
is divided into two parts, the older
section being inclosed within an
ancient wall surrounded on three
sides by moat. The outside town
holds the chief commercial district
including banks and Headquarters
of foreign and native firms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25
| Santa Claus
| Postmaster
Works Overtime
Py the Associated Press.

Ky tlc ASSOCldleQ Tl6oS
SANTA CLAUS, Ind, Dec. 25.-
Postmaster Oscar Philips of Santa
Claus, who has just been through
the busiest week he's ever had, cele-
brated Christmas today by working.
After putting in 20 hours day
on the job for the last week, he
opened his office again today, and,
to see that this towns 100 inhabi-
tants got their mail even on the
holiday kept it open till noon.
But that was where his task
ended. He said last night that
when closing time came, I'm going
home and take a much-needed
rest"
So he planned to have dinner
with his family at nearby Lamar and
just sit around the house. He has
wife, two sons and three daugh-
tiers.
Mr.. Phillips said the Christmas
mailing rush here this year was the
biggest he'd ever seen. Mail came
from nearly every English-speaking
country to be postmarked with the
name Of the Christmas saint and
sent on to its destination.
The postmaster said the office
had handled several hundred thou
sand" letters and packages since
early November. He was certain it
was a record.
Last Tuesday, the peak day, more
than 100000 pieces of mail we're
handled. From Sunday through
Wednesday, IA clerks were on duty
around the clock-on three eight
hour shifts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25

seaport of Canton has helped to
make Manning an important inland
trading center Of Southern China.
TN addition 1t is strategically
placed for overland traffic by a net
work Of motor roads leading north
to China's provisional capital of
Chungking and southwest into
French Indo-C China. One such road
from Manning runs less than 200
miles before joining a rail feeder
Of the vital Haiphong- Yunnan Rail-
road from French Indo-C China
Roads Torn Up.
"KWangsi Province, once regarded
as backward in the field of trans
port, has now one of China's best
highway systems. Within the last
decade hundreds of thousands OF
farmers, soldiers and even school
children have aided in the con-
struction of the new roads. During
the Japanese drive against Manning,
however, transportation in this re-
gion virtually ceased. The Chinese
blocked the roads, destroyed bridges
and in some places tore up the sur
facing materials in an effort to halt
the invaders.
Favorable to the japanese ad-
vance at this time of the year is
the generally cool and dry winter
season. Summer in KWangSi brings
heavy rains which make some roads
impossible. Geographically unfa-
vorable to further penetration are
the numerous, although not high,
mountains of Kwangsi Province.
There are 100000 hills runs local
saying, between Manning and Wu-
chow (less than 300 miles away.
Manning has been the capital
of Kwangsi Province only since 1912.
Five years earlier it had been opened
voluntarily to foreign trade by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-12-25

ment's ban against marriage OF
diplomats to foreigners, Norman
Christensen was denied permission
to wed Senorita Amalia Viesca
Palma while he was stationed here.
Transferred to Winnipeg, Canada,
as vice consul, he resigned, returned
to Mexico and Saturday night was
married to Senorita Viesca. Arch
bishop Louis Martinez, head of the
Roman Catholic Church in Mexico,
performed the ceremony.