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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-25
CHAPTER s

Before Linda left them, they had
decided that Mrs. Blauer must be
taken into their scheme, although
Janice volunteered to switch places
with Linda and to keep Mickey on
the nights that Linda had dates.
AS she was leaving for work the
next morning, after Mrs. Blauer had
arrived to keep Mickey for the day,
Linda said:
Bertha, young man is calling for
me tonight. I'm going to have him
meet me in 10 and Janice's apart
ment, because-well, because I don't
want him to know I'm married, just
yet. Do you mind staying with
Mickey?"
"Mind?" Mrs. Blauer echoed. EDO
ever mind keeping the darlin'? I'd
like to keep him the rest Of my life!
But Linda. =" she hesitated, and
then resolved to speak frankly.
"Linda, DEAR, she said. "Do you
think it's exactly right to keep
young man in the dark that way. Pm
just a nosey old woman, but if he's
not the kind of man who would love
our Mickey, he's good riddaance, say
I. You know, dear, the best laid plains
of mice and men-well, you know
what happens to them :"
Thanks, Bertha" Linda said, give
thought it all out, and my minds
made up. I know you'll like him, too
when you know him."
Linda thought of Mrs. Blazers re-
action, as she stopped for quick cup
of coffee before going into the build
ing for work. Both Mrs. Blauer and
Janice had warned her against the de-
ception she was about to practice.
10 had spurred her on. And Mr.. Avon
strange what reliance she placed in
the judgment of virtual stranger
had told her to go ahead if it would
make her happy"
Linda was slipping her hot coffee
when she heard a familiar sound. It
was a sound familiar to every early
coffee-drinker in the corner coffee
shop. 1t was a bird-like, thrilling
whistle.
"Oh-oh," she said to herself, "Ori-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-25

notice her confusion, when she went
in his office to get an extra vase.
After all, you can hide nosegays and
forget-me-nots, but you can't STUFF
two dozen roses in your pocket.
Linda was totally unprepared, how
ever, for 5 o'clock. ;.
Continued next week
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-25
Hen Pheasant's Brood
Are Plymouth Rocks

YAKIMA, WASH.-1t's consid-
cred almost normal nowadays for
state game departments to use
hen chickens to hatch thousands
Of pheasants for distribution over
game fields.
But it's unusual when a hen
pheasant reverses the operation.
Workers found such a family
strutting around on a ranch near
here. The chicks were Plymouth
Rocks. The pheasant apparently
had robbed the nest from the hen
that laid the eggs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
VANISHING NO MORE

Fastest growing population group in Alaska, on the basis of preliminary figures of the Bureau of Census l940 enumeration, are the Indians. The first Indian villages to be reported show astonishing growth since the last count in 1880 Metlakatla has half again as many people as in 193O Hydaburg and Klawock show substantial gains The popula- ton of Craig has more than doubled in 10 years
 Alaska is not alone in reporting rapidly banding Indian population The trend is one ob- servabe throughout the Nation. According to John Collier U. S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the Indians not only setting population records but are developing surprising capacities business men
 Of course, the Indians still long way from reganing racial dominance on their old continent According to Federal estimates there were 84600O Indians at the time Columbus arrived Today there are 351 O00 (excusive of Alaskan Indians and Es- kimosj.
 It is significant, however, that the supposed vanishing race" is staging this comeback. As re- gently as 1928 the Indian death rate exceeded the birth rate. Then the change occurred Perhaps anthropoogsts could explain it. Perhaps the h. dans after long period of survival of the fittest" under civilization, exhausted the weak strains. and the remainder have accommodated themselves to the changed environment.
 Whatever the reason, it is indicated the Indians and Eskimos now outnumber the whites in Alaska Further census reports on this phenomenon will make interesting reading
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
cHroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel
WEpNEsDAY. DECEMBER 27

Benefic aspects dominate today. This is a date for decided methods in dealing with others. The stars encourage a dictatorial mood which may be unfortunate in it's reactions where employees are concerned. The stars are not promising for those who deal with older persons who may be exacting and even unreason- able.
 Heart and Home: Good feeling should prevail under this configu- ration which encourages a happy outlook on life and charity toward all. It is fortunate for cenenting friendships and for making new ac- quaintances. The aged may be de- spondent, but philosophical. The ev- ening is suspicious for hospitality, but may incline toward too much indulgence in good cheer
 Business Affairs: Trade should be brisk next week when there will l be special lures for gift dollars Pros perity should continue well toward the spring, but stocks will fluctuate with the diplomatic moves that bal ance peace and war. Uncertainty regarding international reciprocal pacts will affect commercial com mitments.
 National Issues: Warning is given 1 that statesmen who make radio speeches will be unfortunate in the reactions of the public which will be candidate conscious and likely to misconstrue even statements of fact. Ambitious party leaders will groom surprising dark horses while they seem to cheer for men famous on the political race course. ! International Affairs: Again treachery is forecast on the diplo- matic chess board. Efforts to re- store the confidence of American communists in the party leaders in Russia will be unsuccessful. New alignments will affect both the So- viet government and the Nazi sway. ! Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of busy year. Lchey will gain through their own initia- tive but should not take big risks. Care regarding legal papers is en- i joined.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be decided in character and original in their ideas. Inven- tors belong to this sign.
 Copyright, 1939)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26

written and presented by the junior officers and performed before Admiral Jellicoe. As told by the highly imaginative authors, the launching of a powerful submarine at a German port having been made the occasion for military review conducted by the Kaiser, the British Government had engaged Sherlock Holmes to break up the occasion. Holmes, with his usual resourcefulneSs, penetrated the m- perial tent bound and gagged the royal occupant, made himself up the Kaiser, and forthwith pro- ceeded to review the German Army; the imposture being interrupted only by the escape of the real Kaiser from his tent and the subsequent review of the bewildered army by two Kaisers It was happy interlude of Anglo Saxon humor-not less so in that the naval war had already reached a stage of violence
 Perhaps the good-natured Christmas celebra- tions in France and Germany yesterday, and in the ever-so o-cose trenches of 25 years ago. are more real events, in their sdelight on human nature in moments of international crisis than the general staffs communiques of today's operations at the front.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
He Thrilled Millions

Cleveland Plain Dealer
 Perhaps most of the present generation of youth ful moviegoers would grin at Douglas Fairbanks screen exploits Certainly some of the stills from his old films look funny even when set against the background of the story of his death.
 They serve sharp notice of how swiftly cinema fashions change Perhaps they explain why Fair banks himself recognized his day past. Though only 55 he had not faced a movie for several years He may have realized that his leaps from turret to turret upon cardboard castle wall his supendous of lovely ladies and his catterng sword play were just a bit too good, When the screen found words, and diaog gave opportunity for a more subtle artistry the Fairbanks method was out
 But while it lasted it was great There can be few middle-aged Americans to whom the name of Fairbanks does not still bring sort of thrill, even though they may sometimes have been irrtated by his too constant smile. And to a generation to whom the movies and it's people more of a novelty than they today, the Fairbanks Pickford romance seemed the ultimate of something other, to be matched only by the anti-clmax of its failure
 One feels there again be quite his equal For at least fifteen years he was the No. 1 gentleman of the films. Perhaps that is sufficient honor for one who thrilled and delighted millions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
WAR AND CHRISTMAS

One event powerful enough (among the so- called Christian nations) to call a temporary halt in warfare is Christmas England France and Germany figuratively put down their yester- day celebration of the yuetide Millions through out the world and many far away as Alaska, heard the Christmas programs broadcast from the Maginot and Siegfried Lines.
 In Finland it was different Christmas peace was shattered by Russian bombs, which continued to rain on Helsnki, the capital, most of the day. So much the worse for Russia in already out ragged world opinion.
 Along the Western Front the proposal for a Christmas truce was adopted unofficialy by both sides. few weeks ago one of the war correspon- dents noted wartime recognition of the season in request by British soldiers at the front for small consignment of false boards to be sent to them; not help to military espionage, but by way of equipment for the front-liners Christmas pam tomime.'
 As a matter of fact there were spontaneous Christmas celebrations in the of 25 years ago Although it scarcely noticed then in the news paper dispatches, remembers the Christmas vaudeville the British fleet at it's home anchorage
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
Murphy Is Right
Cleveland Plain Dealer)

tCleVeIand Plaln DeaIefJ
 Labor unions and their members are on the same basis as any other organizations and indi- viduals in the eye of the law applied in anti trust prosecutions, says Attorney General Frank Murphy
 This dictum is so sensible that it seems obvious. One might wonder why the Attorney General felt can Federation of Labor is claiming complete ex- emption under the antitrust laws.
 William Green A. F L. president had gone over the head of Thurman Arnold United States Attorney General who is conducting long over due cleanup in the construction industry. Green complained to Arnolds boss Murphy that Congress did not intend" that unions should be amenable to antitrust laws Therefore, by the Green argu- ment Arnold should be called off.
 It is this plea that Murphy answers. He points out that the Supreme Court in several de- cisions has held laws applicable to unions and that the federations own counsel in the Chicago milk case had conceded this this to be true and frankly asked the Supreme Court to overrule it's former holdings"
 In considering this extraordinary effort of President Green to make his organization untouch- able under antitrust laws it should be remembered that the prosecution at which he protests is in no sense an attack upon such labor rights collective bargaining and the safeguarding of good working conditions. Rather the effort is to end restraints against efficient methods, to prevent graft extorton and fixed prices. These are evils of long standing in certain of the building trades. They have tended to bring all organized labor into i'll repute.
 An enlightened union leadership should be eager to have them corrected instead of seeking to em- barrass if not to threaten, the officials who are working to that end
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
SUMMONS

1NOs ILOA-2. In the District Court for the Ter ritory of Alaska, Division Num- Der One, at Juneau.
 IRWIN A. WHITLEY, Plaintiff. vs. MARY ADAH WHITLEY Defendant.
 THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIT ED STATES OF AMERICA: To the above named defendant,
 Greeting:
 You are hereby required to ap- pear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, First Division, within thirty days after the last publication of this summons, name ly within thirty days after the 18th day of February, 1940, and answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff on file in the said Court in the above entitled action.
 The said plaintiff in said action demands the following relief: to- wit, a decree of divorce on the ground of desertion.
 And in the event you fail to so appear and answer. the pIantiff will take judgment against you for want thereof, and will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in his com plaint and as hereinabove stated.
 WITNESS The Honorable George F. Alexander, Judge of said Court, and the seal of said Court hereunto
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Al green house (two words) is a house that is painted green. A greenhouse( ( one word is a house of glass devoted to the cultivation of plants.
 Often Mispronounced England. Pronounce first syllable ing, not eng.
 Often Misspelled: Omelet; two e's, not omlet.
 Synonyms: Derive, deduce, infer, trace. mad
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Letsus in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day Today's word: Complexity; anything intricate or complicated. He pondered over the complexities of life"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOliOE IO ChEDtIORS IN THE COMMISS SHOWERS COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, DIVISION NUM- BER ONE.
 Before FELIX GRAY, Commis- sioner and ex-officio Probate Judge, Juneau Precinct. In the Matter of the Last Will and Testament of RACHEL c. M. SHEPARD, Deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned was on the 18th day of December, 1889, duly appointed executor of the Last Will and Testament and of the estate of Rachel c. M. Shepard, de- ceased.
 All persons having claims against the estate of said deceased are re- quired to present the same, with proper vouchers attached to Faulkner 6 Banfield, Juneau. AL aska, within six (6) months from the date of this notice.
 HARRY G. SHEPARD,
 Executor of the Estate of
 Rachel c. M Shepard, de-
 ceased
 First publication, December 12, 1889. Last publication, January 2, l940
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
NOTICE UF HEARING ON
 FINAL ACCOUNT

A hearing will be held at ten o'clock a. m, February IT, 194O, in the U. s. Commissioner -officio Probate) Court for the Juneau, AL aska, Commissioners Precinct upon the Final Account of MABEL JAG OLSON ROUzE as administrative of the estate of FRANK F. ROUZE. deceased, and all persons are requir- ed to file, on or before said hearing, their objections, if any, to said Final Account or to any particular item thereof, specifying the particulars of such objections; and, at said hearing said Court will adjudicate and de- termine who are the heirs and dis tributes of said decedent.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, Decem- Der g, 1889.
 FELIX CRAY,
 United States Commissioner and
 ex-officio Probate Judge. First publication, Dec 12. 1889. Last publication, Jan. 2. 194O.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
OO YEARS AGO
 AO From THE EMPIRE
DECEMBER 26. 1919

DECEMBER 26, 1919
 With Christmas practically out of the way except for the Moose and Elks Christmas tree for all of the "kiddies of the channel thoughts were turning toward New Years.
 In accordance with the law, J. R. Heckman filed his declaration of candidacy for the office of Repub- lican National Committeeman with the Secretary of Alaska.
 A. M. Clare was remodeling the court room and making a library on the west side, renovating the court room in general, to have the place ready for court the next month.
 The hotels were crowded Christ mas Eve with men flom the var ious nearby mines, workers who had come to town to spend the hol- idays
 An 3la pound baby girl was born on Christmas Day at St. Ann's Hos pieal to MT. and Mrs. James M Lahr. Dr. DeVighne was in attend ance. The father was an electric ian employed by the Alaska Cas- tineau Mining Co.,, at the Salmon Creek power house plant.
 'The Fashion" was moving to a location across the street from theil old store. They were to De located in the future in the Malony build ing, next door to the Music House
 Miss Gladys Hicks of the teaching force at Fort Seward arrived on the Estebeth. She was to spend a DOT tion of her Christmas vacation ir Juneau
 Weather: Highest 43; lowest 36; Rain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
ATTENTION O.E.S.

Regular meeting of Juneau Chap ter No. T, Tuesday, pm, honoring new members for 1899. Initiation and refreshments.
 LILLIAN G. WATSON, adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26

We see where oil fountain on one of the Ionan Islands has been bubbing steadily for twenty centuries. We'd think of the accomplish ment however if we didn't have party line tele- phone.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26

A soapless soap has been invented in Germany. Good as they at finding substitutes, you'd think the Germans could turn up with some improvements upon Hitler and Goering and Goebbels.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26

Psychologists say the human brain never stops working Frequently, however it takes what at least has the appearance of a few minutes leisure
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
eHbby
 Birthday

Tbe E:771ire extends oongratula- trons and best toishes t>-day, fhelr birthday anniOerss-- 10 ths Tos- 'ot0ing:
 DECEMBER 26.
 Margaret Clark
 w. G. Hellan Mrs. Wilson Foster Mrs. w. E. Hendrickson
 Esther Davis
 William Rhodes
 Frank Varlen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
MODERN ETIQUETTE

o. If young man attends a party in an intoxicated state, should his friends ostracise him for this one offense?
 A. That depends upon how of fensive his conduct was Remem- Der the old proverb says, What you do when you are drunk you must pay for when you are sober"
 Q. Is it all right to include a personal note of some kind on a Christmas card?
 A. Yes. This is perfectly all right, and adds friendliness to the spirit of Christmas.
 Q. What is the proper time to pass olives and celery at the ta- ble?
 A. During the soup course.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26

affixed, on this 18th day of De- cember, 1889.
 ROBERT E. COUGHLIN.
 Clerk of the District Court.
 By J. w. LEVERS, (SeaD Deputy Clerk First publication, Dec 19, 1899. Last publication, Jan. g, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

1. In the event of death of both the President and Vice-President of the U. S., what official would become President?
 3. Who wrote the poem which begins, Once upon midnight dreary"?
 3. Who were the first people to worship God?
 4. Who are the only three per- sons that have been to both the North Pole and South Pole?
 5. What U s. city is called The Hub?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26
ATTENTION REBEKAHS

Regular meeting, Wednesday, 8 pm. adv KATHERINE HAI,M.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-26

ANSWERS 1. Secretary of State. 2. Edgar Allen Poe, in "The Ra- ven" 3. The Israelites. 4. Amundsen, Weisting and Byrd 55. Boston, Mass.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-06-15

the bid Of Lexington Volunteer Store
being the lowest and best bid is
hereby accepted.
Pursuant to due and legal adver-
tisement for bids to furnish steel for
the construction of bridges across
Funnagusha Creek at Chinquapin Flat
and across Everett Creek, the bid
of Kirby Williams Steel Works being
the lowest and best bid is hereby &C
cepted.
Pursuant to due and legal adver-
tisement to erect a bridge across
Funnagusha Creek at Chinquapin
Flat, the bid of l.. o. Spell at and
for the sum of $4,000 which includes
the erection and the putting of ma
terials on the site, being the lowest
and best bid, is hereby accepted.
Pursuant to due and legal adver-
tisement to erect a bridge across
Everett Creek near Cruger, the bid
of L. o. Spell being the lowest and
best bid, Is hereby accepted.
1t appearing that the County Lii
brary located at Durant has been
receiving for maintenance purposes the
sum of $4,000; per month from the
county; and it further appearing that
said sum Is not sufficient to proper
ly maintain said Library; it is there
per month be donated to the County
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-06-15

ApWiASiip AhltIcSt - 4,OUO. q
1t is hereby ordered that the fol-
lowing accounts be allowed payable
out of Separate Road District No.
One for Salaries, Labor, Supplies. etc.
w. e. Diggs 1000, Willie Randle
1878, Arch Randle 1915, Charlie Ar
cher 1878, Pleasant Randle 27.OO. Tee
Bell Booker 27.0O; The Fincher Co
500; Peoples Serv. Sta. No. 2 11.Ob;
American Oil Co. 1873; Standard
Oil Co. 5000; Terry's Garage IS. 91;
Lewis Grocer Co. 6.63. Miss. Culvert
& Mich. Co. 94y61; G. M. johnson
ti000, Robert Sale $500, Henry Pat
ten 400, Dan Horton $500. Rufus
Greer $3.50, Booze Cooper $3.50, John
Sanders $3.50; Cicero Lacey $500: Barr
Gwin Co.. 201.51, American Oil Co.
i27.05. Standard Oil Co. 1850. Miss.
Culvert & Mch. Co. 1850, Peoples
Service Station No 2 1888. National
Refining Co. 1895. Western Auto As
soc. 2S1, The Fincher Co. 3.6S.
IT Is hereby ordered that the fol-
lowing accounts be allowed payable
out of Separate Road District No.
Two for salaries. labor supplies, etc.
A. c Autry 10000, Jake Manuel $500,
Elum Mcbride 5000, Dennis Mcbride
$500. Emit Kyzer $500, Jack Mar
tin 5000. Reedy Mcbride 1900, Sim
clair Refining Co. 1879, Standard
Oil Co. 1898. Geo. Tate $500, Miss.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-06-15

Joe H. Moore $3.50; The Fincher
Co. SIS; The Lewis Grocer Co. 1882;
]. C. Minyard 1850; Lewis Grocer
| Co. 1926; w. M. Brock 1886; Hal
bert Farmer 1925; w. S. Ables 1000,
Floyd Ellis $500; w H. Jackson 31.20;
G. d. Thornton 314.52; Hands Store
1853; j.. A. Hearn III 20; T H. Frost
500; T. H. Frost 1900; w. A. Porter
$500; w. A. Porter $500; Frank
| brennan 800; T. M. Landrum 219.72;
Lucas-McMorrough Co. 4.08; E. j. Nc
Lean 1880 Humphrey-O'Reilly 4.44;
| Willie Spencer 500; Curtis Parkinson
1000; Herbert Dew 1925; j. B. Nix
on Pip; T. A. Andrews 1921; Henry
Mclean 1000; T. J.. Mclean 1000;
J.. A. Hearn 1920; Lexington Weld
ing & Repair Shop 1882.
IT is hereby ordered that the fol
lowing accounts be allowed payable
out of Miscellaneous Fund for SAL
aries, labor, supplies, etc. as follows
Same 1880; Lexington Welding &
Repair Shop 1900; Lexington Weld
ing & Repair Shop 102. 90; Lexington
| Wagon & Blacksmith $3.50; L. H. Cade
Jr 1910; The Fincher Co. ESQ; Ter
RVS Garage $50; Peoples Service Sta.
ton los; Humphrey-O'Reilly 1851;
Holmes County Cooperative TAO; Z,
E. Brown Jr. $50; E. L. Faulconer
2.90; Hamp Byrd $500; H. c. Brock
1000; The Fincher Co. Isl; Miss. Cul-
vert & Machinery Co. 1873; Pickens
Motor Co. 22.O0; Glide Mansell 1900;
T. f. Murtagh $4,000; Planters Hdwe
Co. IS; Miss. Culvert & Machinery
Co. 206.54; State Treasurer 55.16;
Sharpe Service Station 1879; Gen
eral Grease & Chem Co. 278.11; Jim,
mic MeNeer 200; Miss Tractor &
Equipment Co. 1917; Dorothy McBee
Supt. 229.16; Ernestine Albin 1900
Dorothy McBee 4.86; Charles S. Bowl,
$50; Lexington Lumber Co. 1890; Git
A. Hocutt 200; Capital City Welding
Mch. Works 114.16; Miss. Culvert 6
Machinery Co. 348.3 80; Miss. Lubricat
ing Co. 1865; Pan Am Pet. Corp
1854; Pickens Service Station 51.24
Pickens Motor Co. $3.50; O'Banr.,
Motor Co. 36.11; Lucas McMorrougi
7.08; Dillingham's Garage 121. 95; Hol
lis Edwards 24.O0; Preston Edward:
600; Earnest Hartbcock $500.
Dorothy McBee. Supt. of Educa
ton, has this day filed her report.
1t appearing that certain bonds ant
coupons will become due and payable
before the next regular meeting o.
this Board and thai same should
be paid on their maturity dates; IL
is therefore ordered that the Clerk
of his Board issue warrants out OF
the proper funds to pay the follow.
ing bonds and coupons when they
become due and are presented for
payment.
Pursuant to due and legal adver-
tisement for furnish of 10000 No. 3
ulain cans, as called for by Mrs.
Lucille Steele for canning purposes,