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Milford chronicle., 1939-04-07

n. j.. on Monday afternoon.
THE Absent Minded Professor
was presented by the senior class in
the school auditorium last Friday
night to a full house, and the boys
and girls took their parts splendidly.
The class-roll is Hazel Belts. Reba
Brasure. Betty Burton. Catherine
Hamblin. Paul Hamblin. Mabel Mari
ner. Eva Moore. Grace Moore. Mad
elyn Parker, Madelyn Rose. Hazel
Short and James Short
The cast of characters was:
Uncle Barney. the absent-minded
professor. James Short.
Aunt Jessica. his sister-in-laN -
Madelyn Parker.
Josephine. her daughter - Betty
Burton.
Sharon. Uncle Barney's Niece
Hazel Short.
Joan. her Madelyn Rose.
Joe Watson. Sharon's suitor-Paul
Hamblin.
Dave Carter. Joe's roommate -
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-07
HARBESCN

Little Joseph Hudson. son of Mr
and Mrs. Richard Hudson, is in tn,
Beebe Hospital, Lewes, where h,
underwent an operation the pas
week for appendicitis.
The funeral of Seth Russell, al
aged farmer and highly respected
citizen, was held here in the church
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. Mr.
Russell was fatally injured in an au.
tomobile accident at Five Points
qear Lewes, one day the past week
Mr. and Mrs. Ananias Hickman and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Rust were Laurel
visitors on Friday last.
Mr. and Mrs. Bates Baker enter
tanned on Sunday last, Mr.. and Mrs
Norman Liden of near Concord, Md. ;
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Carter and little
daughter, Pattie. of near Milford, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Baker of near
Lewes.
We are glad to state Mr.. William
Wilson who is in the Milford Memoir
ial Hospital, at this writing receiving
treatment for pneumonia, is much
improved and expects to return to
his home soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ananias Hickman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Rust spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. David
Warrington, near Oak Orchard.
Miss Helen Gardner of near
Georgetown. spent the weekend with
Miss Virginia George.
The Sandhill Prayer meeting will
be held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Simpler this Friday evening.
If you want to enjoy good Old-time
prayer meeting attend this one. Ev-
crybody invited.
? The McColley's Ladies Aid will be
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Oliver Jester, near Georgetown, this
Saturday night. Ice cream and cake
will be on sale as usual. Everybody |
invited.
Mrs. Lloyd Davidson's mother,
Mrs. Willie Belts, of Milton, had a /
painful fall one day the past week,
from which she is still suffering.
On Sunday night, April 9th. there
will be an Easter program in Beaver
Dam Church. here. beginning at 700.
A fine program is being prepared.
which we are sure you will enjoy.
Everybody come!
Services Sunday morning as fol-
lows: Sunday School at 10, Cove
Morris. Supt.; preaching at II. by
Rev. ]. P. George, pastor in charge.
Welcome to all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank COverdale spent
Sunday with relatives in Salisbury.
Nd.
Sydney Jarvis of Lewcs, was the
Sunday guest of his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Jarvis.
Little Anna Belle Prettyman.
laughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
Prettyman. is receiving treatment in
he Milford Memorial Hospital. from
he effects of being vaccinated in
school one dav the past week.
Chas. Davidson purchased a fine
lair of young mules one day last
week
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-07
EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM
AN ADDED SAFETY FEATURE
OF NEW PLAZA THEATRE

Patrons of the New Plaza Thea
tire, Milford, need never have any
worry of being left in the dark when
attending a show should the main
city power fail for any reason be.
yond control. There has been INSTALL
ed for their added safety in case an
emergency of this kind should ever
occur, an automatic emergency
lighting system that operates only
in case the outside lighting system
fails. Should this occur, the very
instant the main supply of power
from the outside ceases, an auto
matte switch to the emergency light
ing system is thrown and in flash
of a second the theatre is lighted
until the necessary outside repairs
are made to allow the show to con-
tinue.
This system is composed of SER
les of heavy duty storage batteries
with chargers sufficient to supply
light to the theatre in case of an
for two hours. II is not
capable of supplying current for the
operation of the sound and projec-
ton equipment. it is intended and |
installed only for the purpose of
total darkness should
the occasion arise in Milford which
Is seldom.
Plaza Theatre patrons are fortu-
nate in having a source of electric
current supply as is afforded to Mil
lord. There are only two occasions
IN record in II years where an in
corruption in a performance has
been caused from this source and
It both times they were due to cleo
rical storms and of very short dur
ltion.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-07
BIG NEW FILM INSPIRED
BY "ST. LOUIS BLUESv
lContinued from Page 1Ol

The supporting cast of "St. Louis
Blues is thoroughly studded with
famous star names: Tito Guizar, the
Al favorite of Latin American audi
ences, returns for the first time
since "Tropic Holiday" with his
magic guitar and brand-new sweet
heart. lovely Mary Pumpkins" Par
ker; Jessie Ralph as the scrappy old
woman partner of holland, and Will
liam Frawley. as the four-flushing
medicient-show chief, battle amiably
throughout the film.
A sure-fire attraction for swing
fans and jitterbugs all over the
country is the presence in the pic
ture of Maxine Sullivan, the Harlem
nightingale and originator of the
rage for swinging the classics. La
Sullivan sings (or rather swings) her
"Loch Lomond" and the
classic Russian number. Dark
Eyes" In addition TO her specially
numbers. the dusky songstress plays
a big dramatic role in the film
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-07

Ralph Birmingham.
Miss Melvina, the family house
keeper-Grace Moore.
Esmeralda. four times a widow -
Hazel Belts.
Miss Butler, the reader of the will
-Reba Brasure.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-07

week for Florida where her husband
is in the fruit business.
Evening star., 1939-08-17
SiIverwore

--15 Pcs. Sterling Silver Hollow
wares, Salt and Peppers, Candle
sticks, Vases, were $298 to S5,98,
dented; 20 Rogers Silver-Plated
Soup or Punch Ladies, C7 90
were $3.50 ea.---
3 Rogers Silver-Plated 50-Pc.
Sets Tableware, Majestic pat
tern. Scared, Were S17.0S
$3.50 -
p Amethyst Glass Wa
ter Sets, 8-pc., marred. 7Oc
Were S1.49 characterization
-6 Pcs. Hammered Alum
mum, dented. Were $1,98 QOo
to $298 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
so Silver Plated Pastry QOo
Servers. Were $1.50-
200 Pcs. Silver Plated Ware,
Knives, Forks, Teaspoons, 10
Etc. Were Csc to SOC ea.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17
Linens

-120 C0lored Border Linen
Lunch Napkins. Were 12l2c o.
30 Linen 5-Pc. Scarf
Sets Sets with wi cotton fringe SOC
go Cotton and Linen 17-Pc.
Lunch Sets, were SIPS; 20 Print
ed Linen n Cloths '2-ln' 70c
SO Printed Cotton 81 7So
In. Cloths. Were ST ---
-25O Cotton and Rayon %
Lunch Napkins. Ea.
Kanns-Street Floor.
JeweIry
-25 Simulated Marcasite 90.
Name Pins. Orig. s1-- ~
3 Compacts. Orig. S1.70
1896 Observation-Disclosures
300 Pcs. Costume Jew 1Oo
elry. Orig. 59c ---
200 Pcs. Costume Jewelry, orig.
81; IS Three-Initial Pins, 9Oo
orig. soc ca. ea.---------
10 Pcs. Costume Jew ROo
elry. Orig, S1.95---
Kann 's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17
Art Goods
he Avenue" 7th. 9th and b Streets

-WaterproOfed cotton SOc
Pillows. Were $1---
~ -OZ. Balls Germantown 60
Wool. We're 10c ea.----
-4-Oz. Hanks Botany 90
Wool. Were Csc ea.---
Abigail Crochet Cotton.
White or ecru. Were Csc 7Co
spool -----------------
-2-OZ. Skeins Crevelle
Wool and Rayon Yarn. CQc
Were soc ea.-----
Kann'S-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17
Underwear

is Rayon Knit Slips with
shadow panels. Size 80. loo
Orig. 69c -------------
-25 Rayon Panties and C1c
Vests. Orig. 39c ---
-12 Brassiere-Top RayOn C-o
Combinations. Orig. 79c,
80 Discontinued Kayser Rayon
Slips; Some ONE with shade" 43c
-38 Prs. Milanese Silk and Run
Proof Rayon Panties. Stepins and
Briefs, s, 3 and g. Orig 'sc 49c
-25 Ray0n Mesh Panties,
Stepins, Vests. Were 39C Q1o
and 49c ----------------
kann'S-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17
Blankets

5 Rose Color Blankets, 500
wool, 500 cotton. Were GO 40
$495 ca. -
a Green Plaid Blankets, $50
cotton, SO wool. S1 90
72x84. Were $299 pr.
-6 Cedar and Peach Two-Tone
Blankets, 1870 cotton,
$50 wool. 70x80. S1 90
Were 1895 ea.---
. Chatham Wool Blankets,
plaid, 72xS4, soiled. co OK
Were s1495 pr.--
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17
Infonts' Wear

Cotton Dresses. l to D. N0c
Were Sl.15 --------------
Boys and Girls Cotton Sun
Suits, broken sizes to s; Rayon
Lastex and Wool Bathing Suits
and Trunks, 2 to E, were Clc
Sl.l5 ca.
Cotton Dresses and Sun CQc
Suits. to 6. Were soc
-Hand IN ade Cotton 90
Creepers. Were soc ----
Cotton Slips. 6 to IA. 1Qc
Were 39C --------------
Cotton Socks. 4 to 6i2. 11c
Were 29C -- ----------
-Rubberized incOats and
Capes. to 6. Were $l,29 TO
S2.99 O4c to SI. AZ
Handmade Cotton Dresses, l
to g. Were 78ctO$I.6 .65
S1.15 to ST. 80
Cotton Overalls. 3 to 7, GHc
Kann's-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17
Gloves

Gloves
81 Prs. Silver Gray Rayon
Bengaline Gloves, leather
trimmed. 6 to Z. Were 2Oc
soc and SOC 9c----
liz Prs. Sample Rayon Benga-
line Gloves, 6 to IA. Rust, SOo
navy, beige wine. Were 81
20 Prs. Children's Yellow Cot
ton String Gloves Were COc
69c
-97 Prs. Glace Kid and Cape
Skin Pullons. Brown, navy,
white. 534 to IA. Were OOo
$198
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17

Stationery

200 Paper Napkins, 100 dinner
size or 125 medium size 1Oo
to pkg. Were 29c to 39c
so Corrugated Amber Glass
Cigarette Boxes with ash 1Oo
trays, were 50c-----
30 Prs. AIabaster Book Ends
and Odd Lot Summer Card Ia
BILE Covers and Sets. Were SOc
Kann's-Street Floor.
Toilet Goods
Tourist Cases. Were COo
79C
-Dusting Powders, Cologncs,
Talcum Pow ders, Etc. 9Sc
Were 81 ------------
Electric Shavers. Orig. 400
$193
-GIaz0 Manicure Sets. 0Oo
Were 89c --
Odd Lot Toilet Z forC1o
ries, to close ---
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17
Coots-Suits


a Rayon Summer Coats and 8
Rayon Sharkskin Suits. &7
Were $2.99 ea.--
p White Wool and RayOn
Coats, 3 Rayon Summer Suits
and 1S Unlined Black and Navy
Wool and Rayon Coats. O.
Were $10.95 ea.--
-15 White and Pastel Ray
on Suits. Were $s.ss S7.09
to $795 -
-2S Navy and Black Wool and
Rayon Spring Coats. Were &1O
$16.95 to $19.95- WV
Kann's-Second Floor.
Lingerie
Silk and Rayon Satin Gowns
and Rayon Satin Slips. OOc
Were $1.3s to $780,
Cotton Beach Stacks EOo
and Robes. Were $1.09
-RayOn Slips, C0tt0n Slips, nay.
on Bedsacques. Were soc SOo
10 81
-Broadcl0th and Sport Cotton
Pajamas, Cotton Batiste 7Oo
Gowns. Were $1-
C owns and Slips,
silk and rayon. Were &7 EO
$500 "
Fruit of the Loom Cotton
Gowns and Rayon Slips. QOo
Were soc and 69c
-Cotton Hostess @1 40
Robes. Were 81 to 81 %
Odd Lot Slips, silk and rayon,
rayon crepe, rayon satin. at
Were $1.6o to S2- W.
Kann's-second Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17
floorcoverinos
Y6. 27-In. Felt

loo Yds. 27-In. Felt
base r nner. Was CC1/
39c yd. ---- /L
10 Congoleum Runners QQo
3x9 Were s195 to S295 WV
so Felt Rugs, 27x54 EOo
Were 89c --------------
-25 Administer Mats, c1 CS
27x36 Were s295
30 Reversible Fiber c1 20
Rugs. 3x6. Were s375
SO SO Woven Woven Fiber Fl sg Rugs $2.49
is Feltbase Rugs, CD 90
9x12 and ex1O6 1890
Il Sisal Rug, 9xl2. c. IN
Was sl4.95 --------- O"
Il Wool and Fiber
Rus, 9xl2. w a S c1O
Slo.So --
Il Special Wool
vii, Wilton nj Rug us s.szl0.s' S28.49
Il American Oriental Wool
Rug, s.u g. s1l2' " as S34.99
Il Medley Wool Administer
Rug, 83x10.6, was s5495; 1 Wool
Administer Rug, 9x12
discontinued pattern. 22O or
Was $3.50 --------
Il Kapar Wool
witt wilton n, Rug R. s1l2. S29.95
Il Worsted Wilton Rug, 6x9, was
S7750; l Washed American ORR
entail Wool Rug, 9x12. SSO o.
Was s98.50 -
Il Gulistan Wool Rug,
floor sample, 9x12. Was Coz
Il Lillian Persian
Rug Rug 81 szl2. Was $l59.5O
Il Whittall Anglo Persian Wilton
Rug, sxl2. s11s.5o go OK
floor sample --- ~'
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17

uTHituIS
g Chrome Plated waiting
Room Chairs. Were co OC
S12.95 -------------
, Porcelain Top Kitchen Ia
bles, chrome plated
legs. Were Sl0.95 and ca O1
Il Three-Way High G. 90
Chair. Was $895
is Metal Porch Tables. ROo
-5 Willow Tabou- S1.25
rettes. Were S2.49
10 Unfinished Outdoor OQo
Tables. Were Sl69
5 Water-Repellent Cot S1
ton Chair Pads. Were SLAB
Il Maple Nursery
chlffer00e' Chi he W a S Sl4.99
4 Stepend Bookcases. GO 40
Were S495 -----
Il Sewing Cabinet. co Q0
Was Sl495 --------
i Unpainted Corner Shelf and
5 Metal Tables with
umbrella hole. Were GO 90
S595 ca. ---------
. Folding Go-Carts. c. 90
Were S1295 ------
IS Steel Spring ct 90
Chairs. Were $685.
5 Beach Chairs with
tooro 5ootsess t, al and canopy. S2.98
vs. ,,,suI Beach ga aa Umbrellas $l.95
Il Folding Sun Chaise with
inner spring mat S1O 90
treSs. Was $3.50
&c Window Boxes, Pain. Zoo
Were 89c ---------------
Kann's-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17
Week-end Special!
kann's kaIsitOl
Handy 2 lbs. )5c
Kann's-Street Floor.
Jr. Miss Apparel
Kann's-Street Floor.

Jr. Miss Appo~el
-35 Rayon Summer
Dresses. Were $2.99 S1 30
and $399 -----------
rs Rayon Summer Dresses,
were $399 and $5.95; IL Rayon
Evening Dresses, were CD 90
S795 to Sl0.95 ------
"A Rayon Summer
Dresses. Were $5.95 G2 90
to Sl0.95 ------------
lis Wool Spring Goats. ST0
Were $1995 to S25 -----
Kanns-Second Floor.
Hosiery
40 Prs. Knee High 900
ChiffOns ---------------
so Prs. Straineze Top
Chiffons. Summer colorS. EQc
Were ST -----------
-75 Prs. Chiffons and ffc
Service Weights ------
80 Prs. Pastel COlOred 10.
Cotton AnkietS ----------
-es -oS p Prs. s,,s Silk Hose Orig SAC
--96 Prs. Silk ChiffOns. -,
Were 79c to S1.35 -----
--35 Prs. Pointed Heel 90,
kann'S-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17
S2.S5 Cotton and Wool
BLANKETS
$l.99 pr.

Plaid blankets with 95&
cotton and SO wool.
. Choice of five colors. rose,
blue, green, lavender and
cedar, bound with cotton
Sateen.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17
HOMEFITTINCS ~ AND LESS

$195 to S395 Cotton Chair and Slip Covers Each-$ $100
s395 $49 Venetian Blinds 23 to 20 Each--s1A9
$495 to $595 Cotton Studio Couch Cover Sets
S395 Marshall Field Cotton Lace Curtains.
Tailored Cotton Mesh Curtains Pair 29c
S1O0 Priscilla Cotton Marquisette Curtains SOC
$100 Cotton Marqusee Spreads and Drapes. Each 79c
sass to S5.95 Cotton Cretonne Drapes. Pair S2.99
$195 Cotton Crash Spreads and Drapes Each Sl00
29c Glazed Cotton Chintz Yard 1Sc
S298 $398 Cotton Chntz Spreads and Drapes Each $99
29c Cotton Curtain Strips Each
. S149 Rockfast Window Shades Each
7sc Cotton Creonnes 50 in. wide.
Kann'-Atr-Cooled Third Floor
Evening star., 1939-08-17
Trimmings
Odd Lot Fancy Buttons. 70c
White, colors. Card
Kann's-Street Floor.

White, colors. Card------
Kann's-Street Floor.
Luggage
IS Sport Bags Were $l.66
S298 -------
3 Mems Cases, l8, GO 90
81. "a. Were s795
4 Mems 26-In. Pull O. S0
man Cases. Were s9.e8
. Women's Upper
Gladstone Ola as Bags Were $6.49
$12.98 -----
3 W0men's Leather GR kR
Cases. Were S998-
. Women's Cow
hide Wardrobe Cases. G7S %
Were $3.50 ---
. Mems Jackknife
w.Is5sss Wa. +, Cases. $14.99
Il Mems TWO C7R 90
Suiter. Was s26.50
q Mems Leather
Jack ,.s.t:''; Cases. 5000
Kann's-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17

Just 25-$29.95 to $3.50
Seamless Administer Rugs
at savings Of $1,000 to $1755
Rich notified Persian designs in 9TH 4
suitable for 9x12-foot VuU vlIk
Shop early! 81 .OvOv
Kanns-Air-Cooled Third Floor
Evening star., 1939-08-17
SIMMONS Metal Beds 5:
4-POSter Wood Beds .. - ca

-S795 dark bro"n
finish The four posters of maple walnut and mahogany
gumwood Double threequarter and single Sizes
Kanns-Air- Cooled Third
Evening star., 1939-08-17
Girls Wear

80 Cotton Denim Shirts, were
S195; so Cotton 2-Pc. Play Suits,
were $l.15; 20 Cotton EAc
Overalls, were $1---
20 Cotton Dresses Were 39c
80 Cotton Play Suits. COc
Were 59c "
30 Wool Bathing G7 20
Suits. Were $1.99 -
80 Wool Bathing G7 90
Suits. Were $299
-15 Cotton or RayOn G1
Stacks. Were $1.99 to $299
Kann's-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17
Wash Frocks
Umbrellas

OuIOtOuOS
4 Folding Oil Silk Umbrellas
and 6 Oil Silk-and- Rayon 16-
Rib Styles. Were So &7 80
Cd.
10 SOiled Silk-and- Cotton Plaid
Parasols, were So; 6 Oil
Silk 16 Rib Umbrellas, C7
were 50
Kann'-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17

Sportsweor
-1S Cotton Knit 2-Pc. Dresses.
Were sl,99 and $399,
70c and $1.59
-16 Rayon Summer Sports
Dresses and Is Cotton Cyclotte
Dresses. Were s2.ss SI.O0
and S3.99 ea.---------
-21 Rayon Summer Sports
Dresses, 6 Dressmaker RayOn
Swim Suits. We're 60 90
S5 95 ca. ----------
is Rayon Summer
Sports Dresses. Were S2 90
$795 -------------
IS Rayon Summer
Sports Dresses. Were e. o.
-16 Linen and Rayon Summer
Skirts, we're Sl99; 26 Mexican
Straw Hats, were 81; II
Prs. Bathing Shoes, were QOc
-l8 Rayon Lastex 2-Pc. Swim
Suits, were Sl99; 2-Pc. RasOn
Sharkskin Bathing Suits, c1
were S1.99 -----------
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1939-08-17

100 Cotton Shorts. dark and light patterns Sizes
to 16 in group Were 69c-------- - oSc
Q Sleeveless Sweaters medium large. Were S1o039c
Q Is Cotton Longies TO- Were S149 and Sl99 4Sc
Shirts sizes to IA in Were 79c 2Sc
Cotton Nazareth Waist Suits and Union suits, sizes
.ra !. W.. soc 24c
23 Cotton Sleeveless Suits and 6. Were S1OO 24c
Gabardine Raincoat size a. Was S59S Ss7
= . Cation pr.n Cu;ts s,e "a Were S7a5 S266
% Cotton Waist Suits and Union Suits sizes 70
IA in group. Were 55c and Csc -----"4c
Cotton Short Sleeve Wash Suits, sizes and o.
Were S1.2 o4c
10 Youths Cotton Slack Sets sizes IA to 1S Were
S2.95 and S395 ~---------------S Sl.oo
Cotton "Stout" Kno,,ors. II I. 1S 39c
1S Wool Swim Trunks yyere 90 and
Cotton Stout" SIacks ~ or rs waist Were 59c
20 Cotton Long Sleeve Coats to TO- Were Soe soc
a Cotton Gabardine Goats G .nd Were $3.50 99c
Is Cotton Long Sleeve Polo Shirts to TO- Were Slo0 soc
Cotton Polo Shirts M(egor 49, TO- Were S199 4Sc
. Cotton Covert Camp Suits, sizes H. IA, 16 were
S169 and S1.99 78c
III Cotton Sun Suits dark patterns and Were 79c 29c
Cot.on anardlne Oveal, 4. Were S119 and S1393'c
--- kahh s-Ar-C0oed Boys Store-Second Floor.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-11-15
Inland Canal
Ousted
From Office

Washington, Nov. 15.-(AP)-
Major General T. O. Ashburn, who
quit the presidency of the govern
ment-owned Inland Waterways, To-
Gay told reporters he had been
given one hour to resign as the cul-
n.ination Of a disagreement on how
to run the agency.
The Commerce Department re-
placed the retired army officer with
Chester Thompson, former con-
gresham from Rock Island, Ill.
Ashburn said:
"There was constant serious dis
agreement of policy ever since the
transfer of the corporation 20 the
Department of Commerce as to
whether the Inland Waterways Cor
poration should continue to operate
as privately owned corporation, as
provided for by Jaw, or was to be-
come a bureau Of the Department of
Commerce. l was asked for my
resignation and l was very glad to
give it."
The general declined to explain
the policy disagreement. The Com
merce Department was expected to
issue 4 statement later.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-11-15
Byrd's Ship
Starts For
Antarctic
Motor S hip North
Star, Filled With Sup
plies, Sails From Bos-
ton; Admiral Byrd
Gives ST nal For
Take-Off to South.

Boston, Mass, Nov. 15.-AP)-
Without the slightest fanfare, the
first half Of Uncle Sans first An
arctic expedition in 100 years,
sailed away from frigid Boston to-
day on the first leg of the long
journey for the frozen southland
Just before dawn, the motor ship
North Star-loaded down with
everything from food to photograph
records, from sled dogs to 27-ton
snow cruiser-cast off her lines at
the army base and slid quietly down
the harbor enroute to Philadelphia.
All the goodbyes were said, the
farewell ceremonies completed, the
final kisses exchanged yesterday,
and with the declaration that he
believed Little America might pro-
vide a new and "safer" base for a
United States Australian air trail,
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, the
expeditions leader, gave the sig
nal for the take-off
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-11-15
.Annenberg's
Service Is
All Closed

Chicago, Nov. 15.-(AP)-The
Nationwide Racc News Service, turf
Information network, serving thous-
ands Of bookmakers across the
country, will suspend business to-
day, counsel for the system an
bounced n Federal court.
Attorney Weymouth Kirkland IN
formed Judge James H Wilkerson
that the % offices Of the vast agen-
cy would close some time during the
day, but he said the exact hour Tor
the shutdown had not yet been
liked.
Kirkland made the statement af-
ter the last legal obstacle TO aban-
comment Of the race news empire,
dominated by M. L. Annenberg, had
been removed. This was accom-
plished when the judge, acting on
the request of Annenberg's counsel,
dismissed petitions for injunctions
restraining the American Telephone
& Telegraph Company, the Western
Union and the Illinois Bell Tele-
phone Company from withdrawing
their wires from Nationwide News,
Inc.
Kirkland told the judge that An
nenberg had decided to dissolve the
system linking race track and bet
ting rooms throughout the nation
because Of government opposition
to its operation.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-11-15
Firms Home,
Uncertain
About Return

Helsinzi, Nov. 15.-(AP)-A Fin
nish delegation returned nome from
Moscow today after steadfastly re-
sisting Soviet Russian demands for
territorial concessions, and prepared
at once TO report to the government
The delegation was greeted at the
station by Premier Calender, mem
bcrs Of his cabinet and ministers of
tie Scandinavian nations.
DR.. Juho <. Paasikivi, who
headed the mission, told interview
ers he did not know whether the
negotiations with Moscow would be
aSumed.
''The positions Of the Russians
and Firms differ greatly, he de-
,iared.
Asked to comment on statements
by Tass, official Russian news agen-
cy. which said that Finland would
be forced to come to terms within
seven months, DR.. PaasikiVi said:
"Such calculations are obviously
erroneous. We can certainly hold
out much longer"
Diplomatic observers previously
had expressed belief that Russia
would continue massing troops on
the Finnish border, in the hope that
the economic strain of counter mob
ilization might force Finland to
yield.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-11-15
Gold Strike
In Georgia
Is Sensational

Dahlonega, Ga, Nov. 15.-
(AP)-A new gold strike, bear
ing a lode of BONANZA ore, which
a State geologist said essayed
100000 a ton, was disclosed to-
day by operators of the CEN
tury-Old Calhoun mine, three
miles south of here.
State GeOlogist Garland Pey-
ton described the strike as "a
vein of quartz two inches in
thickness and of unknown
depth, so thoroughly impreg-
mated with gold over approx
mateIy ten inches that it ap-
pears as one continuous ribbon
of yellow metal
Peyton, a veteran in his field,
and hahitually cautious in esti-
mating mineral wealth, asserted
the vein was the richest he has
seen in Is years in Georgia.