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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-07-21
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-GOOd truck farm of
rs acres, so cleared and rs woods.
Will sell cheap before August 18th. If
not sold before that time, will rent
to responsible party. J. H. Bull.
July 21-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-07-21
WANTED

WANT WORK as nurse or COM
panion to elderly person. Mrs. Ray
mond Holland, Stockton.
July 14-2tp.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09
MRS. scHROER
DIED FRIDAY
Mother of Mrs. o. w. Parker
Succumbs After An Illness
of Four Months.

Mrs. Nettie Potter Schroer, who has
made her home in this city with her
daughter, Mrs. o. w. Parker, and Mr..
Parker for the past four years, died
Friday, Feb. 8, following an illness of
several months brought on by the
infirmities of age.
Mrs. Schroer was born in Rock Island,
Illinois, November II, 1861 Her family
later moved to Logansport, Indiana,
where they resided for several years,
removing from there to Winona, Mimi
The remains were prepared for
burial at the Laing Mortuary and ac-
companied by Dr.. and Mrs. Parker,
were taken to Winona for burial. The
funeral was largely attended She was
buried in Woodlawn cemetery, the Rev.
johnson Of the Episcopal church con-
Quoting the last sad rites.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs.
Parker of this city and two sons, Lloyd
and George Schroer of Minneapolis.
Three grandchildren also survive.
Mrs. Schroer was well known by a
large circle of friends in this city. She
has been visitor at her daughters
home for over thirty years before
coming here to reside permanently, after
the death of sister in Logansport with
whom she had made her home.
The surviving relatives have the SYM
pathy Of the community in their be-
rearement.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09
On This
Occasion
A Few Observations on Matters
Material and Immaterial by
the Editor.

The Farmer-Labor Associ-
alton secretary in the last issue
of the Minnesota Leader issues
an appeal to the faithful to
keep the paper from going to
the wall. He is asking for a
sustaining fund of a dollar a
month. In the appeal he
makes the following statement:
Faced with a do-nothing Re-
publican administration, the
FL. movement has the public
duty to become a stronger,
hard-hitting fighting instru-
ment to do good for the COM
mon folks" From history made
during the last few years, isn't
it barely possible that the Ian
guage in the above is wrong.
Shouldn't it have read ito do
the common folks, good"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09
PETE GARAGE
BUSINESS SOLD
Albert Wiinikainen Purchases
Garage; Continues Present
Car Franchises.

A deal has been consumated whereby
Albert Wiinikainen has purchased the
garage business Of Jacob L Pete. Mr..
Wiinikainen took possession Monday
The building was not included in the
deal.
The new owner win retain the Dodge
Plymouth and Packard franchises held
by the former owner.
Remodeling Of the front portion of
the building is being planned, which
win enlarge the show room and stock
room quarters.
This Is not Mr.. Wiinikainens first ex-
perience in the automobile business.
From 1926 to 1896 he was employed by
Mr.. Pete, serving as bookkeeper and
alter as manager Of the business.
Until he sold out, MIR. Pete had been
on the site since 1871 when he pur-
chased the livery business of John
Dinsmore. That same year he OBJ
tanned the Dodge franchise and has
held it over since, being the oldest
dealer in years of service in northern
Minnesota. The present structure he
had built in 1926.
Mr.. Wiinikainen, who represents the
Northwestern National Life Insurance
company, expects to continue his in
Surance work
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09

The Honor and Near-Honor students
of the Memorial high school have been
announced by C. G. Haugen, principal
To have your name on the Honor Roll
signifies excellent scholastic attain
ments closely trailed by those on the
Near Honor Roll.
To place on either of the rolls re-
quires an average of 90 or better and a
passing in physical education
The rolls as announced for the period
from December to January q, are as
follows:
Honor Roll
Seniors Barnetta Agnew, Agnes Alar,
Nancy Eckert, Elaine Filson, Katherine
Herseth, Eileen Hoppa, Molly Jerich.
Charlotte Leppi, EIlwood Lindholm,
Rosemary Murn, Douglas Nankervis,
Fern Palmer, Dorothy Palo, Ernest
Peternel, Julia Pucel, Mayme Ranta,
Edna Ruotsala, Frank Shepel, Helen
Skantze, Emily Slogan, Ruth Starkman,
Verna Starkman, Evelyn Tjader, James
Wolff and John zaic.
Juniors Lois Anderson, Daniel Cha
chich, Marie Chachich, Beatrice
Dowler, Dolores Ellefsen, Harold Cor
don, Milton Gordon, Anthony Grahek,
Peter Handberg, mgrid Holmes, Verna
johnson, Amelia Korosec, Hazel Krunk-
kala, Dan Mestnik, Marjorie Rikhus,
Mildred Salmi. Eileen Salminen, Eliza
beth Sever, GeneEieVe Spreitzer and
Esther Tjader.
Sophomore Lorraine Anderson, Pa
tricia Bottiani, Edith Bohince, Sheldon
Brown, George Butorac, Katherine
Chimzar, John Fink, Arthur Forselius,
Richard Gianotti, Esther Harri, Lor-
raine Jackson, Christine Koprivnik,
Donald Myntti, RENO Partti, Marion
Rautio, Isabelle Thompson, MarceIla
TurIlla and Josephine Zaverl
Freshmen-Doris Alfalfa, Norma An
derson, Robert Danielson, Evelyn
EIieoff. Randall Forselius, LaVerne
Gasperlin, Katherine Grahek. Calvin
Herrala, June Indihar, Florence Kobe,
Roseline Mantel. Phyllis Palmgard,
Mary Paun, Louis Senta and Margaret
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09
RAVEN SKI CLUB
SETS TOURNEY
Youthful Riders to Compete
Saturday Afternoon; Public
Invited to Attend.

Members Of the Raven Ski club, COM
posed Of Ely youngsters. are staging a
tournament at their slide, Just east
across the road from the Ely Ski clubs
slide. on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock.
Twenty-Five riders are expected to take
part. The public is invited.
The club IS composed Of Bob He'd
lof, president; Bob Anderson, secre-
tary; Mickey Murphy, treasurer, Ar
thur Murphy, Dick HedIof. Winston
Homer, Donald Annala, Bob Olson.
RENO Wirta. Eugene Marines, Russell
Wirima, Marvin Janeksela, Arthur Mel
son, Everett Anderson, Harlan Lampe.
Olson is hill captain.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09
Matt MaroH Files Damage
Action for Death of Son.

Damages Of 10000 are asked in a
civil action filed in district court, Mon
day morning. at Virginia, by Matt
Marolt Of this city for the death of his
son, Matt Marolt. IT., who was killed
in a truck and auto accident on the
Moose Lake road The action is brought
against Martin Skala, ST., Martin Skala,
II, and Jay Palmer.
Mr.. Marot claims his son was killed
when truck in which his son was
a passenger, driven by Martin Skala, Jr.,
figured in a collision with an auto
mobile driven by Palmer on county
highway No. 405 near this city. The
plaintiff alleges that the accident was
caused through the negligence OF the
defendant and that the truck was being
driven at reckless rate Of speed when
the mishap occurred
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09
Troops Share Events
for Boy Scout Week
BASKETBALL, SWIM
SET FOR THIS WEEK.

This weeks athletic schedule here
includes swimming meet between
Mountain Iron and Ely mermaids,
Saturday afternoon at o'clock, and
basketball game featuring the
Duluth and Ely Jaysees at o'clock.
This VIII be the last home meet
for the girls and the final one be-
fore the state tournament. After
the demonstration staged by the col
lege the last two Saturdays, nothing
more need be said about them.
The high school basketeers jour-
ney TO International Falls. Friday.
The boys swimming team has an
open date.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09
HONOR HANkAS
AT RECEPTION
100 Friends Surprise MIR. and
Mrs. Alex Hanka at Their
Home Thursday.

A surprise wedding reception was ten
dered Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hanka at
their residence at 80 West Camp street
on Thursday evening when approx
mately 100 friends and relatives Of the
couple from Ely and the range towns
were present.
To the strains Of Lohengrin,s wedding
march, Mr.. and AIRS. Hanka entered
the living room and received the con-
EXAMINATIONS Of the assembled guests,
and later the dining room where q
wedding lunch vas served from hand
somely decorated tables covered with
red rose buds and thanked by Venetian
vases. with large double TERED we'd
ding cake being the centerpiece. A very
tasty lunch was served.
Mrs. Herman Hakkala had arranged
. program which proved entertaining
and very much appreciated. The Rev
Douglas Oliila Of the Suomi Synod
church made an address followed by
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09

Stonich.
Near-Honor Roll
Seniors-Florence Ano, Lois Childers,
Edward Golob, Lillian Koivunen, Ken
meth LaBeeu, Mabel Lamp, william
Lunka, Rose Mertel, John Peshel, Dor
othy Rom, Stanley Senta, Olga Tome
and John KOrosec.
Juniors-Lucy Bouska, Shirley John
son, Lenore Kangas. Albert Kochevar,
Lorraine Koski, Rachel Kosola, Margie
Mlakar, Vivian Ojala and Joan Thomp-
SON.
Sophomore Laverne Alfalfa, Ruth
Erickson. Bernard Grahek, Mary Krni-
char, Richard Lindholm, Jane Norby,
Sigurd Olson, Joyce Pearson and Ed
ward Shepel
Freshmen-Rose Bryant, Lois Mae
Eckert, Keith Brownel1, Shirley Ellef-
sen, Stanley Mestnik, Elsie Tjader and
Frank Tome.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09
WINTER SPORTS
PROGRAM OPENS
HERE TOMORROW
Commercial Club Committees
Announce Extensive Series
of Froiic Events.

| High point IN winter activities IN Ely
viii be reached with the staging O. the
annual Winter Sports Festival Friday.
Saturday and Sunday.
Final preparations for the program,
the most extensive ever attempted. have
been completed The race for king and
queen has entered the stretch. with the
headline for casting ballots set for Fri
| day afternoon at 4 O'Clock
Sale Of booster tickets has been good
Local merchants are backing the affair
practically 100 per cent and number
of range wholesale houses have also
contributed. Many local organizations
have also gone on record as supporting
the festival.
The GROWING of the king and queen
at p. m Friday VIII inaugrste =
long list Of ceremonies and activities
set for the three days. Their iden-i-
ties VIII not be revealed until that time
Mayor Bern Lambert VIII preside al the
ceremony which VIII take place before
the city hall.
Immediately after this event, the
torchlight parade VIII be started from
the city hall. The route It vii travel
IS listed in the program on this page
Miss Mary Pavlieh. queen Of the Tower
frolic last week, VIII appear II the
parade
Persons may still enter the various
contests for the three-day affair for
which formal entry IS necessary.
A rt-s
and curling exhibition VIII highEght
the sports attractions
Participating IN the ski meet, set for
Sunday at p. m, viii be the Virginia,
Hibbing and Ely Ski clubs The Eve
leth Junior College and high school
hockey teams wiz tangle al 2 O'Clock
Sunday; it should be q torrid battle. a
curling exhibition between Eveleth and
Virginia viii take place at the same
time. A team Of local men who have
had experience at the sport VII also
take part.
Another highlight OF the Sunday aft
ernoon activities VIII be the sug-of-xar
between the Oliver and vermilzon min
ing companies on a site near the east
end skating rink
The four high teams IN the broonbau
league are staging q tournament during
the festival TO determine the city cham
pion.
The various contests scheduled for the
event include the accordion and novelty
band contest set for Friday night II
connection with the woodsmen's and
pioneers shindig and the jitterbug con-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09
10 Adult Members and $50
Juveniles Added In 1888;
Three New Branches.

In another place in this paper vii
be found the annual financial state
ment of the South Slavonic Catholil
Union as per the annual audit COM
pleted by the high officers the latter
part of last week when the auditing
committee departed for their severa,
homes after highly complimenting the
work Of Supreme Secretary Anton
zbasnik and Supreme Treasurer Louis
Champa, both resident in this city.
The Unions assets as of December
81. 1888 was $2.472, 5Ss1, according to
the statement, and showed a gain OF
$50. 734.54 over the previous year. The
average interest earnings on the in
vestments were a fraction over five
per cent.
Secretary zbasnik, in connection with
the report, states that during the past
year TO adult members and 539 juv-
eniles were admitted into the order and
that three new branches were added
during 1888, one in Michigan, one in
Colorado. and one in Washington
The Union now has 189 lodges on its
roll and it is estimated that between
5000 and 100000 members and guests
participated in the orders 4Oth ami
versary celebrations held by the various
lodges throughout the United States
last year
A membership drive was begun on
Jan /, this year. and viii continue to
June 30. Secretary zbasnik IS con-
fident that this drive viii net the
Union approximately 1000 new men,
bers. The GROWING point of this cam
paign drive viii be the Third National
Juvenile convention to be held in this
city from August to 6.
The juvenile convention idea origin
ated with the secretary, along with the
National Athletic Conference, also to
be held here on the above dates. It is
expected that at least rs. Juvenile con-
vention and so athletic conference dele
gates viii be present and participate in
the convention festivities.
The committee in charge of both con-
ventions viii consist of Joseph Mantel,
first supreme vice president; Mr. zbas-
nix; Frank Tomsich, assistant supreme
secretary; Mr.. Champa, and the repre-
sentatives of the seven subordinate
lodges in this city.
In order to qualify to become a dele
gate to the juvenile convention, a
juvenile member viii be required to
enroll at least 20 new members in the
Juvenile division. The qualifications for
the delegates to the athletic confer
ence VIII be the writing of at least S, 900
new business for the adult department.
The juvenile delegates viii be supplied
with free transportation to this city
and return, 50 per day while travelling
and free board and lodging while in
Ely. The athletic conference delegates
VIII be provided with free transporta-
ton and 81 per day for expenses.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09
Ely Scouts and Their Parents
Assemble for Feast Tonight
"a Community Center.

SeOu W. opened yesterday,
E- a1 wlu close On Tuesday,
- -ua-- L. U ! Stout activities slated
- N reps in The vermilion dis
trict.
Many store windows are exhibiting
handiWork Of the various troops These
pay are made under the chairman
ship Of Fred Handberg and al are set
up on merit badge rating.
Sunday is designated as Scout Sun
day and Scouts are expected to attend
services in the church Of their choice
in body.
Monday evening the local Board of
Review met and awarded Merit Badges
to a class. Badges were awarded the
following:
Tony Grahek, Troop I74, for handi-
craft and interpreting.
Abin Lenich, Troop TIA, for athletics.
Andrew Spolarich, Troop I'll, for pub
lie health, woodwork, personal health
and safety.
Walter Jones, Lone Scout, for rowing
and bird study.
Tuesday afternoon the board Of re-
view held meeting at 4 o'clock at
which more names and awards were
added to the above list. These were:
Dan Mestnik, civicS.
Tony Grahek, pathfinder.
Tonight the Community Center cafe
terra viii be the scene Of "Potluck"
supper for all the Scouts and their
parents or guardians This event takes
place at $50 and is being arranged by
Matt KapSch as an indoor picnic with
each troop and their parents assigned to
a table. Following the supper there
viii be an hour Of entertainment with
Dean Sigurd Olson In charge. I'M
mediately following the entertainment,
Ed c. Bolitho, chairman Of the Court
Of Honor and the members Of his court, |
viii present the merit awards at the |
cafeteria
James Pete, Richard G8anotti and |
walter Jo1es ia Jig passed he Eagle
Sc5u5 tests bzfora the local board viii
appear before the Area Beard OF Re-
aE-z2y p hruary Il.
Th1s meeting Of the area board will
be he'd here and notice Of the exact |
hour Of meeting viii be given in due
Gns- The chairman OF the Aera Board |
+ Revisw IS z. R. Mullins Of Coleraine
Judge Christ Holm Of Hi5bing, chair |
MAJ Ct the Area Court of Honor has |
IT IS yet set a definite date for the
gle Court at which the above Scouts |
viii receive their Eagle awards. al |
though il Is the impression that We'd
nesday. February Is, viii be the date
set.
n addition to those named above,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09
POPULAR PAIR
WE'D THURSDAY
Miss Margaret Musich and
John Strucel Married at
Church Ceremony.

Mr.. and Mrs. Matt MuSich announce
the marriage Of their daughter, Mar
garet M, to John Strucel, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Strucel The ceremony
was performed at an early mass On
Thursday. January IS, by the Rev.
Frank Mihelcic at ST. Anthony's Catho-
lie church
Miss Katherine Strucel, sister OF the
groom who had arrived from Chicago
for the occasion and Albert MuSich.
brother OF the bride, were the atten-
dants. The brides twin cousins. Billy
and Bobby Senta, served as altar boys
at the nuptial mass.
The bride wore long white satin
gown with pulled sleeves, Queen Ann
lace collar, finger tip veil and a tiara
of orange blossoms. She carried a col
onial bouquet Of Johanna Hill roses and
white snapdragons
The bridesmaid wore a floor length
blue lace gown with taliSman roses IN
her hair She carried a colonial bou-
quet OF taliSman roses, suapdragons and
blue iris.
a Weoo1ng breakfast and dinner were
served at the home Of the brides par
ents at which only immediate members
Of the families were present AZ the
dinner the table was graced by a large
wedding cake decorated with flowers
saved from the wedding bouquet OF The
brides mother, thirty years ago.
Both Of the young people are vel
known 70 a large circle Of friends IN
this city. The groom holds a resDou-
sible position with the Oliver Mining
Company at the Pioneer mine. The
bride IS graduate Of the KY schools
and has been very prominent n Girl
Scout work for many years. They Vii
be at home to their many friends AZ
40 east Chapman street.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09
To Help You Make
Income Tax Returns

Taxpayers of Ely and vicinity are adj
vised that Mr.. H. v. Spehar, deputy col
lector, located permanently at Virginia,
viii be at the Ely city hall, court room,
on February Is and 16, on which dates
aid viii be given taxpayers filing Fed
eral Income Tax returns. The office
hours will be $50 A NJ. to 500 P. M.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09

Bill Noonan thinks that the
best definition for a hustler is
"a lad who, if he found a worm
in an apple, would have fish
for dinner"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09

Governor Stassen touches on
an important point when he
declares himself against the
abolishing of the township as
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09
IN SUPERIOR BoNsPIEL.

j. w. Mcleod of Ely was a member
of the Warner-Bushnel curling team of
Virginia that placed fourth at the
Northwest Curling bonspiel at Superior
last weekend.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09

Official Program
Winter Sports Festival
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10.
400 M-Broomban SemiFinals.
Junior College East Enders R. Banovetz chairman
700 p. M.-Sed Contest
On Sheridan Street l. G. Cox chairman
$500 P. Mixing and Queen Coronation
In front of City Hall Mrs. Emil Norby, chairman
Is:15 P. M.-Festival Parade
Start City Hall East to Sixth Avenue North to Sheridan
Frank Schweger, chairman
$500 P. M-Woodsmen's and Pioneers Shindig
Accordion and Novelty Band Contest
Community Center Auditorium Floyd Dunstan, chairman
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY IL.
1000 A. Mr. and Midget Hockey and Broomba Payofs
Howard Sheik and Victor Grahek chairmen
2:OO p. M.-BroombaH SemFinals
Gianottis WPA Sbley R. Banovetz, chairman
800 P M.-Skating Examinations
Steve Smrekar, chairman
500 P. M.-Grand Festival Ball
Favors Music by Swing Club Floyd Dunstan chairman
10:30-Jtterbug Contest
11:oo-Drawings for two $500 Cash Prizes
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY r.
Morning Devoted to Church Services
1900 Noon-Junior Cross Country Ski Race
1880 P. M-Senior Cross Country Ski Race
Both start and end at the ski slide
Thomas Thompson, chairman
1 100 P. M-Ski Tournament
Ely, Virginia, Hibbng entries Ray Nyman chairman
600 P. M-Dog Derby M. ]. Kapsch, chairman
Eveleth Junior College vs. Eveieth High School
Peter Moscatelli, chairman
Between Periods of the Hockey Game:
ID Decorated Sled Parade Miss Helen Guitar, chairman
(2) Canine Fashion Parade M. j. Kapsch, chairman
3:15 p M.-Tug-of-War R. Banovetz chairman
vermilion Mining Co. Oliver Iron Mining Co.
$3.50 p. M.-Curmg Exhibition w. j. Mcleod chairman
Virginia. Eveleth Ely curriers'
AIS p M.-Skating Finals Steve Smrekar chairman
700 p. M-City Championship BroombaI Game
r. Banoyetz, chairman
$500 p. M-Masquerade Skating Party
Miss Clarice Kobe, chairman
German Band Contest Throughout Festival
Bud Edwards, chairman
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-09
Annual Audit Reveals
GrolUth of S. S. u.
GIVE STANDINGS I'm
KING, QUEEN RACE.

Following are the standings Of the
ten candidates for king and queen
of the Winter Sports Festival as
determined Wednesday afternoon.
Tor Ksn~
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Memorial School Honor and
Near-Honor Students Cited

lStonich.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-20
Venezuela Boxer
To Battle ScaIqo

NEW YORK, Dec. 20. CUP)-Si-
mon Chavez, the coffee colored
clouter from Caracas, Venezuela
eXemplifies the ultimate in pugilistic
unconcern. Slammin Simon is train
ing today for Fridays bout with a
guy he has licked for the right to
title shot with a featherweight
champion he has beaten.
A lot of fight fans, particularly
Latin Americans, consider Chavez
the uncrowned featherweight cham
pion of the world. But such con-
sideration puts no brakes on Simon'S
training activities as he preps for
Friday nights 10 round bout with
Petey Scalzo of New York, the Unit
ed States outstanding 126 pound
challenger. He's utterly Indifferent
to fame
Chavez, a miniature Harry Greb
who is part Indian, part Negro and
part Spanish, won the decision over
square shouldered Scalzo of New
York in September in the Caracas
bull ring. Two months before that,
III the same bull ring, he won non
title decision over Featherweight
Champion joey Archibald of Paw
tucket, r. l.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-20
Commander True to Tradition in
Suicide After ScuttIinq of Ship
lC0nt!nued from Pc b

Continued from Page y
nose Of the Graf Spec out into the
Atlantic and turn her weakened
guns on the British Warships await.
ing him there Langsdorff fought
IN the battle Of Jutland they re-
called. and he knew the ancient
rules by which battle commanders
live and die in wartime.
But orders from -reportedly
from Adolf Hitler himself-decided
hi course ana on Sunday evening
he took the battleship out and
touched off the blast that exploded
ner in flames.
He saw all Of the wounded men
from the Graf Spee-Which he
had commanded since l938-sa fely
ashore, he saw the dead buried
and The remainder taken aboard res
cue vessels and transported TO
Buenos Aires.
He stood at attention as the Graf
Spec burst into flames and he
came ashore at the Argentine naval
oort with grim smile on his lean
face and a firm bandshake for
those VINO greeted him at the pier
Then he and his men we're interned
Jhre were some hostile comments.
There were newspaper IN Paris
and London which wondered why
Langsdorff had not gone down with
his shin
But the commander Of the Graf