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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

as a mechanical engineer at the Seth Thomas Clock Company. He was a member of the A. s. M. E. Knights of Columbus, Colloquiem club and a communicant of St. Thomas church.
 He is survived by his widow. Lil- Hans Burns Farrell; a son, John {; a daughter, Marie; four sisters, Miss Mary Farrell, Mrs. William Meyers of Waterbury, Mrs. Thomas Phelan of Waterbury, and Sister Mary John of Gadsden, California; and four brothers, Sylvester and Herbert of Waterbury, and Wilfred and John of Marcellus, N. Y.
 Funeral arrangements are incom- plete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

the Naugatuck Valley Baseball League and one of the towns most prominent and popular sportsmen, died this morning at 3:30 o'clock at his home, 55 Walnut street, after being i'll with pneumonia for only a few days.
 He was born in Waterbury, March g, 1896, the son of the late John and Mary Dunnigan Farrell. He lived in Watertown for several years graduating from Watertown high school. He is also a graduate of Pratt Institute, beng a member of the 1922 class.
 For the past 16 years he has re- sided in this town for he has work ed for the same number of years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

"Till We Meet With God"
 Gentry said his five companions were innocent, that he had stabbed Sanders.
 Suttles asked Sanders loved ones" to forgive him.
 Grams read a statement warning young men "that crime doesn't pay" Crans was singing Lord I'm Coming Home," when the cur rent hit him.
 After the executions, the prison issued the following statement:
 Five of the men testified they had made peace with God and al- though they lived lives of waste and sin and recklessness they went to the chair with no fear. All five knelt and prayed individually and earnestly for the one (Gentry) who had expressed no interest for his soul"
 Nine ministers spent the night with the men. They prayed from duck until midnight = then there was a brief pause while ice cream was served. From then until 6:34 a. m. there was praying and sing ing of hymns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

Allan Lane, Popular young screen leading man, is featured with Sally Eilers in They Made Her Spy," RKO Radios drama of espionage in Washington. Fritz Leiber heads the supporting cast of the picture, pro- dpced by Robert Sisk and directed by Jack lively.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

Your favorite style of bedroom suite in either maple, walnut, or ma hogany. A genuine Sim mons Beautyrest mat tress is included in ad- dition to a Simmons coil spring, full size bed dresser, chest, vanity, bench 2 pillows and 2 lamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

Irene Castle, who paired with her husband Vernon to become Amer ica's first internationally famous dance team, served as technical ad- wiser on RKO Radios "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle" CO., starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24
LAUNDRY DELIVERED 4s YEARS

Cleveland, O. (UP)-Frank Erie del, who has been delivering and
 collecting laundry for 49 years in
 this city without an interruption, still serves 13 of his original custom
 CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

"Story of an African Farm" a stage version of Alive Schreiner's bok of the same name, has been presented in London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-24

Singapore has a new broadcasting station with power to cover all Ma laya.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-11-07
ROOMS UNFURhlShED

4uL Lh 81. NV rooms. Ink: heat,
Apply Sherbys Market. 40l 9TH.
COLORED-Unfurn rm: nice rm with
cioSet, in refined home: emp. couple; no
ehlldren: reas. 81 v st. NV
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ROOMS WANTED

GENTLEMAN desires furnished room near
Wafdman Park: reasonable; private bath
II possible Boy "lh-T Star :.
GOVT MAN wishes room near Mount
Pleasant has own bed; with same family
, years: not more than SIS no. Box
2R3-T, Star
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DINING ROOM-A great big handsome
walnut suite, 10 pcs: only used as model
Take year to paw. Acme Storage 'show-
room, 462S-30 18th st. NV. Georgia
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DINING ROOM-Mr Green sayS-"A nice
new dining room for THANKSGIVING"
and we'll give you LIBERAL trade-ln
allowance on your old suite YOUR CREDIT
is GOOD. Open evenings. Green Furni-
furp 1900 GEORGIA
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D1NETTES-Mr. Green says-"Talk about
your beauties, We have them-any kind you
can practically mention" Oak, walnut,
mahosany. maple and enamel Husband
We start at Sl9.15. Come in today. YOUR
CREDIT IS GOOD. Open evenings Green
Furniture, $500 Georgia ave Georgia .2o3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-11-07

BUILDING MATERIALS from wrecking of
252O Mass: ave. n.w.-H-w. radiators,
bathroom fixtures. kitchen cabinets cleo
fixtures, doors. stone freplaces, iron stair
ratings; etc. H. Herfurth. Jr.. salesman
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ENAMELED SINK. good used lSxo4 roll
rim with back S24a big bargain for
homes, summer cottages, etc Hechineer Co
MISREPRESENTATION, up-to-date liquor
store fixtures, good as new; greatly reduced
price. Now at Zoo N. Y. ave. NV Dist
16O5
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selection of slightly
used overcoatS, topcoatS and suits, SIS and
lp. Berman's. 1922 eth st. NV. Open
ewes. and Sun. mornings.
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DINETTE SET, modernistc, good cond.
chairs. table and buffet: reasonable 1908
Alaska ave. NV. Rand 6671
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DINING ROOM SUITE, 9-piece. oak; good
condition; very reasonable. 80 Quincy st.
Nv Col g535-M
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ELECTROLUX REFRIGERATOR slightly
used. like. new, Gu #, SIS. 1881 Allison
st. ne Michigan 1870
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pies. as low as $3.50: all popular makes:
terms Pay with your light bill Electrical
Center: 5l4 10Th st NV. National SS12.
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COAT-Lady' black cloth coat. silver fox
Sll0 Randolph 1850
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BUILDING MATERIALS from 80 houses
1In, ing apt house being wrecked for
$500 per m, 100000 it. lumber. $40 per
m. up; 300 doors. soc up; 300 windows
at DOC: also fencing. bath, tubs toilets.
nre ESCAPES. etc. Apply on job. 634 Eye st.
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COAL Wood & Oil STOVES Furnace pine
repair parts q crate bars Stove pine &, At
tlngs Circulating Heaters HECHINGER CO.
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ELECTRIC MOTOR, ia-hp var speed
go a. c., reverse: also drill press. 1921
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ELECTRIC BEER CABINETS-Doube COM
partments. dry and wet; perfect cond. Ca
thedral Pharmacy, 5000 Conn ave NV
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DRESSES, >, maternity, size L.; one new,
Moves dr., Silver Sprine. Md. Sh 4S?4-J.
ELECTRIC RANGES. used, Westinghouse
and others as low as $40 Brand-new.
nationally advertised, reductions ND to 40'c
terms MASHINGTON,S LARGEST APPII-
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.

BRYANT GAS FURNACE, brand-new; at
special price, Installed; guaranteed 1921
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IYPEWRITERS, all makes, guarantecd
IKE new; priced right we rent, repair,
standard Typewriter Co., 80 G st. NV.
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FURNITURE - Living room. bedroom,
breakfast room: cheap Call between 5
and = n n, Woodley ANA
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PIANO, used Knabe vertical in excellent
condition, S325. Very easy terms. Natl.
1928 Arthur Jordan Piano Co, corner
18th and G SITS. NV
PIANO-Used Steinway upright S95. Also
bargains in used SteinWay grands Repub-
lie 1890 The Piano Shop, 1918 eth st.
% " Omen evenings
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LIVING ROOM SUITES, rust friezette, 3
piece with davenport bed $50; 3 piece
brocaded rose damask, S35 -coored
friezette chair, SIS all chemically cleaned
and in excellent condition. Smiths Stor-
age Co. 1913 You ST. NV. North 3343.
ORGAN. Estey reed, three octave So. Call
or phone after Is pm. Columbia 7400,
Apt SOB 2701 14th NV 81
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ANIE hoOSE.
ATLAS APPLIANCE CO.
713 G ST. NV. OUR ONLY SALFSP COM.
Dist. 3131. Open Ewes Until q PM
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COAL, WOOD, FUEL OIL.

COCKER SPANIEIS,
Beautiful bun puppies, f1ne pedigree.
Also fine stud dog Harry Justine, b36
1ngraham st. NV. o.
SEVERAL DOGS for good homes, with Lind,
understanding people. Donations asked.
Male police puppies. mos
Medium-siZed, mixed-bree collie: ter.
rier, male. for suburban home
Small white spayed female; part wire
haired terrier; 7 months old: house pet
only.
Phone Atlantic 1858. before Z pm.
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IABLE: mahogany Duncan Phyfe drop
4eal' Call Chestnut 1000, Ext. All. tonight.
The Valley settler., 1939-12-01
Dec enbor I, I559

December I, 1858 - - * * * * * * * 1.-THE VALLEY SETTLER is published every *Friday by the lhtanuska Valley Farmers *Cooperating Association at Palmer,
 Alaska.
 *l1lg. Editor: Marie Wilson
 *subsqr iption rates: $l.oo a year *By Nail: IFS a year PN81 4e0 anywhere: 10 copy *This paper is issued for the purpose *of givjnc informa ion and nows of the *Matanusl,a Valley Farmers Cooperating *Ass ociation's s work, probl ems accom- *plishnehts, and also, news of local *and general interest; and to help foster the cooperative spirit of the
 farmere Of the lhtsnusloa Valley.
 * x <
 EDIT0R-ALLY SPEAKING Editorials are. supposed to reflect the opinion Of the person writing them, or the opinion Of other persons. If an editor has no opini on, he usually falls " back on the opinion of others. F.. Confronted with the. quosti on "8hould ;. this country next have @ Republic ican or 7. Democratic President?" the other nirrt the editor-by- dreamed he took the question to some. Of the best local opinic givers vi tn the following answers: Mr. H. (Irish) Another Democrat for President would be g noichty foine thing for the country." Mr M. (EMae) Well. now, if you asked me about coffee. .... etc., .....n. 'r. T.. (sohy "Ei ther party so long as the President will keep us out of war" ,,u' < I3\ .,o,.-. .:,
The Valley settler., 1939-12-01

BASKETBALL TEAMS TO FAIRBANKS. P? Cont. from Page l.) 's} 'g}e1 Y c5 5s'aass * M s s:a8:e set7sy H W ,,;TaIker (G}, II roman co l, c. Huntley Co IlIcVickor (G). tETasille: oborg (c) 7; Pierce (F) 10, Al ton lF 1, sopor (F), Elliot Co 5, tar2"n 5,s2: a,. lo) $essiaser 60. l5s Pslnor: H slosa on'55 6 ,'} }taaos a@sh > 1i8S9ee gs9s kLeier (Gl 4, R. Huntley (G) 6, c. Hantley ! Score: Palmer 28 : wasilla 25. Monday nj ght, the Palmer women's team Fefeatod the Wasilla High School girls by score of 33 to 23.
 rndividual scores: ENasi1la: Stri gga (F) 6, Bruokbauer 6, :Pock II, slun6orgor Co Boloo, 5evole, Fares. Palmer: Forwards, Winner l7, < ll'cVicker l3, Bruchbauer 2, Barry tGoords: Stewart, Head, Kennedy, Leik, GRing. ." f7he Athletic Association wishes to thank
 each of the following for the donation sot Women' s basketball suits: Trading Ylost, Cooperating Association, Hortons, !Eoslosky's, Shamrock Bakery, Kelso lolson, Rondevoo, Bert's. T.
 EOFFICERS MAYED FOR
 RECREATION COl1ITTEE
 The Recreation Comni ttee for the conmani ty lmet on Tuesday, November 28 to elect officers.
 lIlr. Thuuaa elected President,
 E4r. McVi ckers, secretary-Treasurer, .: Miss Hattie Jeffries Director
 The meeting vas an outstanding success lin that manN persons other than thnsa
The Valley settler., 1939-12-01

* * * * * THE VALLEY SETTLER is published every. Friday by the MhtanUsla Valley Farmers Association at Palmer,
The Valley settler., 1939-12-01

Lr. Thwna was elected President Elr. McVi ckers, cretary-Treasurer, = Miss Hattie Jeffries Director The meeting vas an Outstanding success
 in that many persons other than those
 who had been appointed to it by various or organizations, were also present. The interest shown by the residents of the Valley in the aims and plans Of this prgeni zation was evidenced by the lively dis cussi ion which took place at this me eting.
Evening star., 1939-05-07

the room in an unusually animated manner.
accompanied by stout, elderly woman and
very good-looking young man.
MY dears, I've lost Jice bonnds!" said Mrs.
Spatt. "In week! Those baths are wonder
ful!' When she had duly received congratula
tions, introductions followed. Mrs. Henry
Wildheld, and her son.
Mrs. Spratt is certainly lucky some
body!' drawled Mrs. Wildheld, with strong
southern accent. 1--WE been taking exactly
the same treatment and don't lose anything!'
That's because you won't stop eating,
Mother!" said the young man teasingly.
Then he turned to Arizona, his frank and
friendly blue eyes on her big gray ones "You
don't remember me, do you?" he asked her.
II was out at Barton's Guest Ranch next to
your fathers old place one summer. Sporty
Wildheld. Do you remember now"
brilliant smile illuminated Arizona face.
"Sure dot" she cried. why, you're the boy
who saved me that time l almost took
header off of Red Mesa! And you got away
before could do thing to pay off the debt.
l sure am pleased to see you! Are you still as
good with hoss as you used to be-"
Young Wildfield and his mother exchanged
a swift look and laughed. 81 hope he's good
with them" said Mrs. Wildfeld. Because
that's what we are all here for!'
We've brought a race horse, I" he explained.
Il trained him myself. And Lariat has just
about got to win for u.s."
"Lariat?" asked Arizona. What kind of
gaits has he got?"
Il hope he's got just one - the kind of run
that will bring him home. Like to see him?"
No second invitation was needed. Arizona
Evening star., 1939-05-07

11HuHAr check" said Arizona, lis almost
big enough to buy the entire Grand
d Canyon, much less to fix up dude
ranch corner of the Sports Goods Department
like want it!''
Old Mr.. Spratt, owner of one of New Yorks
famous department stores, looked up from
his desk in the suite he was at the moment
occupying in Saratoga's most famous hotel,
and favored his gorgeously beautiful young
daughter -in-law with the smile her vibrant
enthusiasm always evoked. But he shook his
head nonetheless.
''You show me how to make the price of
those decorations without its costing me
anything" he chuckled, land I'll let you do
the whole department as wild west as you
agreements, tucked them and the check into
an envelope and handed it to Arizona. She
stood up, her forehead puckering in frown.
Better put money onto some of these hoss
races" she said, than try to get it out of a
gold mine. Tony and we're talking it over on
the way up from New York, and while it's
none of my business, Pa Spatt, don't be-
lieve there's any gold left in Pan Gulch. An
old rat called Whitley told me there wasn't,
and he knew, being one of those old-timers
who live by scraping up pay-dirt leavings.
Why don't you wait and find out more before
you send this off,"
Arizona, my DEAR" said he, these men
came from Henry Train, an old mining man
and my good friend. So just get those papers
sent off air mail, or I'll lose my option
Any further protest on Arizona's part was
prevented at this point by the sudden arrival
of her stately mother -in-law, who burst into
Evening star., 1939-05-07

you can out of racing greyhound. 1t softens
them up and takes their minds off their work.
At least that's what Ted Avans, my jockey,
tells me-"
'Out where come FROM" said Arizona,
I'VE make friends with our HOSES before we
even ask them to work for us. Then we know
we can depend on them. Maybe race hosses
are kind of the society folks of hoss life, and
20 by different rules. But surely underneath
they are only humans, after all!''
Arizona had been permitted to enter the
stall and put one big beautiful hand on
Lariat's silken neck. Even as she spoke she
felt the horse quiver and as he whinnied
softly she looked up to see wizened little
old man peering over the edge of the box
STALL He was not pretty sight, this new
conner, being not only shabby and none too
clean, but having apparently had drink too
many. But he and Lariat were looking at each
other with obviuas affection.
The picture held for only moment. how
ever, because Sporty let out roar and plunged
in the direction of the old man, who vanished
preciptately. Then Sporty explained.
81 don't understand how he manages to
get in! Just some old broken-down jockey
who's got job around here. But he's crazy
about Lariat and keeps coming back, no
matter how often he's thrown OUT"
Arizona felt oddly relieved when they got
outside again. Somehow she could not dis
abuse herself of the idea that Lariat was un-
happy, and this hung heavily on her mind.
So much so that when, halfway back to the
hotel, she and Sporty encountered very
pretty girl whose appearance obviously had a
profound effect upon Sporty. Arizona had
difficulty in pulling herself back into her
surroundings.
Jerry" Sporty was exclaiming brokenly.
Jerry, stop, please! must talk to you! Don't
run away :. l Arizona, this is Jerry
:. make her wait. Arizona"
The girl, little creature, cheaply but
modestly dressed, looked up at Arizonas
blond beauty and halted her fight. The two
shook hands and Jerry managed smile.
Then she turned distressed eyes on Sporty
Il must be going along" she said.
mo, wait" young Wildfeld cried. "Why
didn't you let me know you were coming
here? Where are you living? When can see
you?"
The girl shook her head wanly. please,
Sporty! don't know. may be going away
tomorrow - tonight - any time"
1t was then that Sporty. with murmured
Evening star., 1939-05-07

had got to her feet even before Sporty had
finished speaking. A hoss was hoss, as she
explained on the way to the stables, no matter
what his profession. Not that she disapproved
of hoss racing, except for the fact that it
wasn't a very dignihed occupation for
fine animal.
"A smart hoss can do whole lot of useful
things" she enlarged on the subject -
like fence riding, and helping good roper
But hoss racing! They run their fool heads
off couple of times a year and then loaf,
don't they? Just running around in circles
can't be good for anything that thinks!'
Don't you believe race horse doesn't take
pride in his work." Sporty exclaimed. And
this one comes from fine stock. His grand
father was the famous Shutdown; his sire was
Sundown's best colt, Sunrise. Poor old Sun
rise started out like Derby winner but
something went wrong with him and he was
retired to stud. Then the fellow who had him
went broke and died, and bought him from
the estate for a couple of hundred dollars,
and mated him to good mare we had down
home in Kentucky. This is the first race horse
I've trained, but my father owned them
before he died"
What sort of ranch have you got in Ken
tucky?" Arizona wanted to know.
Its sweet old place" said Sporty, his
eyes growing tender. 1T been in our family
for generations, but don't mind telling you
that if we lose this race we will probably lose
Wildfeld, too. We've sunk just about every
thing in Lariat and his build-up. A lot of peo-
pie may think I'm crazy to enter him for the
Saratoga Special. but it's done, so now it's
lose or win in big way"
One glance at Lariat told Arizona that he
was delight to the eye, from his velvet nose
to the end of his silken tail. He carried his
head like stage beauty, and his whole being
was alive with sensitive vigor. He was housed
in the most luxurious of box stalls, and every
thing had been done for his care and comfort
even to the providing of stable companion,
an amable- looking female goat named Gladys.
But Lariat. to Arizona keen eye. had rest
less. unhappy nervousness about him.
What do you think of him?" Sporty asked.
Hes hoss from Heaven, but
But what?"
But don't believe he's happy. To me this
hoss looks as if he's being treated too much
like hoss and not enough like a person.
Sporty laughed. why. he's treated like an
incubator baby!" he protested. "You can't
make pet out of race horse any more than
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-01-17
Pageantry
In Swearing
Gov. O'Daniel

Austin Texas, Jan. 17.-(AP)-W
Lee O'Daniel, dimple-cheeked darling
of the common people, rode in state
today to accept the office he had
dreamed of when he peddled flour
in Fort -governorship of the
largest state in the Union.
The Bucolic rhythm master, who
never had run for public office before
had to go to a football stadium to
take the oath of office, so vast was
the crowd, 10000 persons, expected to
see his Inauguration.
The setting was as colorful as his
whirlwind campaign with a hillbilly
band. An ever deepening flood Of hui
mainly streamed into the bowl of tn :
University of Texas, many before day
break. Some carried basket lunches
to MUNICH during the long program,
which began at $3.50 a. m.
The crowd waited to see if Cover
nor James Allred's successor would
give any hint in his inaugural adj
dress of the method he proposed to
pursue in raising $50 month for
every aged person over 65, his prin-
cipal promise to the voters.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-01-17
Bonbings By
Irish Rock
All England

London, Jan. 17.-(AP) = Police
throughout the United Kingdom were
ordered to question members of Irish
independent groups today in an eff
fort to fix responsibility for the
worst series of bombings since the
Fenian agitations more than a half
century ago.
Heavy guards were posted at az
power plants, gas works and reser-
voirs in England and Scotland to pre-
vent a repetition of explosions in Lon
don, Manchester, Liverpool, Birming-
ham and other cities yesterday.
Scotland Yard worked on the theory
that the explosions, numbering ten in
all. were caused, by members of the
Irish republican army, whose aim is
a republican Ireland, entirely free
from British influence. This view was
discredited in Dublin, where it was
said the organization had been mac
tive for a year until an appeal for its
reorganization was made during the
weekend.
One workman was killed and two
were injured at Manchester while
fighting flames caused by one of the
explosions. But most of the blasts did
comparatively little damage. Many
people, however, were so alarmed b.
the explosions that they rushed from
their homes wearing gas masks dis
tributed during the September crisis
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-01-17
4 Steamers
In Distress
Along Coast

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 17-(AP) - A
storm which swept the Atlantic off
the Virginia Capes yesterday brought
calls for assistance from two steam
ers and stranded two trawlers.
Both of the larger vessels, the Brit
fish steamer Swinburne and the Greek
steamer Diamantis, countermanded
distress signals after coast guards
men had been dispatched from Nor
folk and New York.
The Swinburne's first message sai5
a high sea had smashed one of her
matches about 800 miles due east Of
Morehead City, N. c. The ship was
bound from Norfolk to South Amer
lea, and later radioed that she was
proceeding toward Bermuda.
The Diamantis reported she was
sinking in the early afternoon. Later,
from 175 miles off Cape Henry, came
the message: Sorry; damage repair
ed; believe we now OK" She was en-
route to New York at last reports.
The trawlers Coosaw and Mar
guerite, stranded in Ocracoke Inlet,
N. c.. were believed in no danger
Coast guardsmen planned attempts
to float them today.