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Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10
FAITH VI. p. CHURCH
Rev. Robert b. Mailer, Pastor

Sunday. March u.
Sunday School Sunday afternoon at
1:30.
Preaching at o'clock by the pas
tor
Evening services at seven O'Clock.
Come and enjoy the meetings.
DIR. ANNA X. GREGORIUS
Chiropra actor
204 East Front ST.. Milford f3-tf
Read tn > classified colTmn!
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10
SEAFoRD

AT the recent annual election of the
auxiliary of the Seaford Volunteer
Fire Department. the following off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing
year: President, Mrs. Norris A.. TuH;
vice-president, Mrs. Herman Green
hawk; secretary, Mrs. J. Fred Miles;
assistant secretary, Mrs. Norris E.
Marvel; treasurer, Mrs. Charles H.
Marvel; assistant treasurer, Mrs.
Paul Fleetwood.
The late Isaac Willin tract of land
in West SeafOrd has been sold by the
heirs. Fannie H. Wiilln, Gertrude w.
West, Marydel West, and Mrs. Flor
ence c. Bunting, to Clarence c. AL
len, local chicken raiser.
By the latter part of this week the
old Purse landmark will be removed.
The work is being done by Robert
H. Gordy. local contractor.
Drs. Benson and Elizabeth Allen
are receiving congratulations on the
arrival of a fine daughter in the Pen
insula General Hospital, Salisbury,
Md.
Mr. and Mrs. Levi S. Warrington
left Sunday for New York City on a
business trip in the interest Of their
store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter McNeilly have
returned TO their home after spend
ing several days in New York City
with the formers parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. C. w. McNeilly, the former be-
ing seriously ill.
William Smoot returned to his
business in New York after spending
the past weekend with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin F. Smoot, of near
Seaford.
Eugene Butler. SON of Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Butler of West Seafofd, is on
a trip to the West Coast He will
visit the San Francisco Fair, Los
Angeles. Vancouver. and other
points of interest.
City Council at its meeting last
week elected Joseph F. MaeSweeney
of Rehoboth Beach. a former member
of the resort council, city clerk here
to succeed H. Milton James. resign
ed Council also passed an ordinance |
the removal of all weighing |
machines from sidewalks.
Joseph H. Cox. local postmaster.
reports gain in receipts at the /
post office of II l-2 per cent last |
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10

IarkIng lie those
extra cylinders give
it, stiU costs less
than some skies?
-. That factory list
figures run any
where from $5l to
$102less than a year
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10
ADAMS x ROADS

Mrs. Earl Adams spent last week
in Philadelphia with friends and rel
atives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fountain are
spending this week in Philadelphia
with relatives.
Miss Minnie and Miss Althea
Adams and C. r. Doyle of Whining
ton spent SulRlay evening with Mr..
and Mrs. ,'Ohn Adams and family.
Mrs. Ethel Wright and son Bobby
spent the weekend with her brother
and sister-in-Iaw. MIR. and Mrs. Reese
Adams. at Laurel.
Mrs. Elsie Saritz will entertain
the Bloomery Aid at her home ON
Wednesday afternoon, March 20, at
her home.
Sunday School Sunday morning at
10 O'Clock, at Bloomery.
Miss Evelyn Liden of Federals-
burg has been spending some time
with her relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Parker call
ed on James Adams, who has been
sick. Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wheatley and
son. Wayne. spent Sunday with her
father and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Johnson and
daughter. Gloria Mae. spent Sunday
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Adams.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10
LINCOLN

Congratulations were extended to
Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Marsh on
their golden wedding anniversary
Thursday, March 2. During the lat
ter part of January Mr.. Marsh met
with the misfortune to slip on the icy
pavement in Philadelphia and frac-
tured his ankle. Since that time he
was in care at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Annie Wettig, in Glen
Olden. Mr.. Marsh returned home
last week with condition improved.
At later date the celebration of this
anniversary will take place in having
their children and families together.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Jewell and chill
dren of Chester, Pa. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Birmingham of Lewes were
weekend guests of their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Vadakin and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard Morgan had
as guests at dinner on Sunday Mr..
and Mrs. John Jackson and daughter,
Vera, of PottstOwn, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs.
George Jones and Mrs. Ramona Snow
of Smyrna.
Mrs. H. c. Boyce has been confined
to the room for the past week suf-
fering with grippe.
Glad to note the condition of Billy
Donovan who has been confined to
his room for ten weeks is much inn
proved.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. l.. Postles enter
tanned on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Noah
King and son Edward and Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward King and daughters Fay
and Gene. of Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Passwaters
of Bayonne. N. j., and Mrs. Henry
Roach of Milton, were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Passwaters.
Miss Joy Reed of Milton spent the
weekend with Mr. and Mrs. E. G.
Reed and DR.. and Mrs. P. T. Car
lisle.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
home of Mrs. Elmer Greenley Tues
day evening, March IA. The enter
tainment committee is composed of
Mrs. William Truitt, Mrs. George
Warren and Mrs. Charles Weatherly.
A full attendance is urged.
Inc Loyal WofkerS class OF the vi.
E. Church school, will meet at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Macklin,
Monday evening, March 13.
Services Sunday as follows:
Preaching 10 A. M.
Church School IL A. NJ.
Epworth League 1880 p. NJ.
Preaching 8 P. NJ.
Slaughter Neck
Church School 10 A. M.
Preaching IL A. M.
Rev. G. S. Thomas in charge.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10

gentlest sort of hint to hike you
straight to the forefront - and the
snug and reassuring steadiness
of this low swung, stable step
per's gaitl
All of which is well and good, and
not to be disputed. But has your
good friend told you this:
;. That Bucks prices are easily
the iewesf prices for the value you'll
find anywhere on automobile row?
-. That this far-ransing great
hearted eight-with all the sky
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10

The refreshments committee served
ice cream, cookies, pretzels and
candy.
Bobby Macklin is sick with mumps.
Miss Grace Moore entertained
Miss Mary Copasa over the weekend.
Mrs. L. ]. Curtis. Miss Doris Her.
bert and Mrs. Helen Williams of
Bridgeville were visitors at the Aid
meeting on Friday evening.
Albert Witzke has received word
that his daughter Edna Witzke, of
Ocean City. N. j., is very i'll.
Harold Welch of Wilmington spent
the weekend with his grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Williams.
Mrs. Thelma 0'Day of Federals-
burg, and Mrs. Ruth Webb were
Chaplain visitors on Sunday.
Miss Esther Peterson entertained
Doris Herbert on Monday.
Don't forget-Sunday School at
Chaplain's on Sunday morning.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10

~
" yourswho owns 1889 Buick
You've heard plenty from him,
naturally, about the fresh as the
morning breeze styling of his taut
and trim new Buick-and the way it
perks abody up just TO look it over!
You've listened while he sang the
praise of ride that's like lullaby
soft and gentle as a tender touch,
but sure, unwavering, steady, in
cross-wind or at speed.
No doubt you've sensed his joy at
those eight eager Dynafash
cylinders, that need only the -
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10
CHAPLAIN'S CHAPEL

A Play
There will be a play entitled
aaron Slick from Pumpkin Crick,
given at the Nanticoke Community
building on this Friday evening,
March 10. beginning at P. NJ. There
will also be special music and sing
ing between the acts.
The play will be given by the
Ladies' Aid of Glendale, sponsored
by the people Of Chaplain's Church.
Admission 25c for adults, children
under twelve years of age 15c.
The people of this church solicit
your patronage. Proceeds for bene-
fft of Chaplain's Church. Won't you
come?
The Nanticoke Community building
is located on the Bridgeville-Georg
town road.
The Chaplain's Aid Society met at
the church on last Friday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10

Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Elwell had as
their guests over weekend their
children, Mr.. and Mrs. William Brit
land and family of Philadelphia.
Spring time seems to be fast ap-
preaching. The budding of the trees
and shrubbery makes it seem not far
away. A thunder storm passed over
also early Monday morning. accom-
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10

Glendale Ladies' Aid, Mrs. Rather
inc p ettyman. and to Miss Allie
Macklin. who has been the treasurer
Of the aid for 25 years.
Reading-Mrs. E. T. Wilson, a me-
mortal to Mrs. Cora NJ. Jester.
The mortgage was burned by Mrs.
Katherine Prettyman,, president of
the aid.
Rev. Conner dismissed with a
prayer.
The program was under auspices
of the Ellendale Ladies Aid Society.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10
BRIDGEvILLE

Mr.. W. B. Truitt left last Tuesday
for a months vacation in Florida.
Mrs. Edwin Wiley was hostess to
her bridge club on Tuesday after
noon.
John Dickerson and Miss Mildred
Kruger Of Phila., spent the weekend
with his mother, Mrs. Anna Dicker-
son.
Mrs. Val Lewis who recently under
went an operation at the Delaware
Hospital in Wilmington is recuperat-
ing at the home of her sister, Mrs.
w. ]. Swain.
Paul Adams is on business trip
TO Baltimore this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Reynolds. Jr..
of Woodcrest, were the weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George ".
Ruos.
Stanley Ledenham entertained the
Mems Card Club at dinner and bridge
at the Bridgeyille Tea room ON Sat
urday evening. His guests were Mr..
Fl. G.. Baker, Mrs. c. Victor Lewis,
Harvey Darby, Prof. George T. Mack
lin, Norman Scott and Lester New
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sherts and
daughter jeanne spent the weekend
in Lancaster, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Smith enter
tanned the Saturday night bridge club
last week. Mr.. and Mrs. George Hill
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Burton Purnell
made an extra table of guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Tuck motored
to Coatesville. Pa. on Sunday to at
tend the funeral of Mr.. Tucks grand
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reese Layton, Mrs.
Charlotte Stauffer, Mrs. G. Metzler,
Jr. and Miss Elizabeth Morgan at
tended the last concert of the series
presented this winter by the Dover
Cooperative Association in Dover last
Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs Norman Scott are en-
tertaining their bridge club this eve
ming.
Walton Smith is on a business trip
thru Pennsylvania this week.
Miss Nancy Wright was home from
the Womens College, University of
Delaware. over the weekend.
Prof. George T. Macklin's S. S.
class entertained Rev. and Mrs. J. c.
B. Hopkins at covered dish supper
in the Sunday School rooms of the |
church on Wednesday evening. The |
occasion was Mrs Hopkins birthday |
anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Burton PuPnell |
spent Sunday in Milford with Mr.. |
and Mrs. John Purnell.
AIro IQulnh /
Scott and Mrs. James Scott were
among the guests at the luncheon
and bridge given by Mrs. Conn Scott |
and Mrs. Homer Pepper at Pome-
roy's Log Cabin at Selbyville on
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. C. f. Anderson and daughter,
Ruth Ellen. spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Cannon in Pres
ton, Md.
Mrs. l.. F. Hoeh entertained her
bridge club at dinner on Monday eve
ming.
Mrs. Ella Whitley of Preston, Md.
is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sherman
Todd.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Newton and /
Mrs. Warren Newton were in Sails !
bury on Monday.
Norman Scott was host to the Mems
Card Club on Monday evening.
Mrs. NJ. w. Welch and Miss Ray |
Welch were dinner guests of Mr.. and |
Mrs. w. H. Quillen OH Sunday.
The Monday Night Bridge Club
was entertained at dinner at the
Sandwich Shoppe on Monday eve
ming. playing bridge later at the
home of their hostess. Miss Nera
Dickerson.
Mrs. Julia Ray and Miss Virginia
Ray returned the first of the week
from week with friends in Phila-
delphia and Lancaster. Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10
BLANCHARD'S STATION

Many folks of this community at
tended the sale on Saturday of per-
sonal property of the late Alfred
Cahall.
Darwin Savage of Wilmington
spent the weekend with his family
here at the home of his father-in-
law. F. II. zott and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Harmon and
son Ralph spent Saturday evening at
the parsonage with Rev. and Mrs.
Robert E. Green and family. of
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10

month over tine same period a year
ago.
William F. Longendyke, druggist.
who had filed as a candidate for may
or in Seaford's municipal election to
be held last Monday. withdrew his
name, leaving Mayor George w. DON
Ohio. who is seeking reelection.
Mrs. Otis Ellis, who has been max
ing her home in Philadelphia. re-
turned here this week to her former
l esidence on Pennsylvania avenue,
West SeafoTd.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10

I.anied by heavy rainfall.
Mrs. Alice Owens, who has been
quite i'll for the past two months at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Wal
ter Mills, is much improved.
Louis Mills after being a victim of
flu, is able to be back in school
Read the Cent-a-Word advertise,
ments in the Milford Chronicle.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10
ELLENDALE VI. Z. CHURCH
Rev. Oren B. Rice. Pastor

Sunday. March II.
Sunday School 10 A. NJ, in charge
of |. Webster Warren, superintend
ent.
Preaching by the pastor at IL a. NJ.
Epworth League service at Z p. NJ.
Leader. Miss Myrtle Ennis.
Preaching at 7:i5 P. NJ. by the
pastor.
NcCOlley'S Church
Sunday school at 1870 p. NJ. in
charge of Harvey +. Penuel. superin-
tendent
Preaching by the pastor at 2:3O
p. NJ
Come and join our Junior Choir.
instructor. Vernon Walker
Many from McColley's attended the
service in Glendale NJ. Z. Church on
Wednesday night.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-10

Drive carefully. StoP at all inter-
sections. whether they are marked
or not.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-08-10
ART EXHIBIT (From Page ll)

ART EXHIBIT (From Page H.
Rich in color, strong and simple, "Still 1ifer
has flavor Of Cezzane. The "Portrait" next to
"Sti1l Life" is the best portrait exhibited. Al
though much effort to have been spent MAN
in Cockeyed HATH" the small "Portraitn the least
jmpy color, Is the better organized and the
convincing Of the two.
Among the Landscapes, Whitehall Quarryr is the
most pie asing and the least labUed "El1cott City
Land scape" is another good picture, except for
of color in the lower right hand of the
painting.
Clearly the show gives promise of more good work
from Mr.. Levynes AS artist, he is becoming In
creasingly capable Of expressing himself in the
three elements Of line, Light, and color, particu-
larly color.
The gallery is open each Wednesday, Saturday and
Surd ay afternoon from until Pm. and each Thurs
day evening from until 10 Pm. There is admis-
sion charge.
Free art classes are held each Tuesday and Thurs
day evening at O'Clock. All Who wish instruction
and criti cism invited to join these c1asse
without paying any fee. There is nominal charge
for Materials.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
Olympia Ice
Draws Skiiers

TIE Olympia lee arena. = th<
heart q olymrsa. y rertd'y 10
coming mecca fer skf sna <kets
enthusiasts Large kFoar< g Ia
cehans are s<sn skating nightly.
and msns arn TIE zklff~ Who are
skating 10 Fst their lsRe N tim
~ preparation Tor nc rasfhsemsnk
days a TIE 'nenHtNin.
0entaI FFcd klsl'nksust.
wha cp~rssed 10 tAke~sea
Dee srrnA. y ns>n.xef ~ ~
arrHss ard = always - nana
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06

Republican leaders from WASH
ington. Oregon, Idaho, Montana
and Wyoming met at Spokane and
drafted a program calling for
action as a unit IN all matters
affecting the five states.
Specifically the unity" confer
ence had three major results:
LEADERS agreed to plan for COM
bining the votes Of delegates
from the five states at the next
national Republican convention in
concerted effort along all lines
of interest necessary II the
northwest country Is to make itself
felt
ATTACKED reeiproc trade
agreements and indicated they
may be strong point of argument
in the 1910 presidential campaign.
3-opposed creation Of the pro
posed Cascade National Park
in Washington or adding to the
Olympic National park.
Although prior to the meeting II
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
LEADERS TO MEET

Norway called the foreign min
listers of Denmark and Sweden to
a meeting at Oslo, in preparation
for discussion of Finland's charge
of aggression against Russia at
the League of Nations, from which
the Soviets indirectly threatened
to withdraw.
Denmark, closest to the European
conflict as a neighbor of Germany,
re-emphasized through her foreign
minister the determination Of her
government to remain neutral in
"the present unhappy conditions"
For the moment, the Red army
march into Finland appeared to be
making expecte slow
progress.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06

Judge Dismisses
MaUerick Counts

SAN A~roNlo Tess D.
srics Jsdx< Irve< Feskason l@se
Mcua>y granted N Instructed
verdict ef sequstt4i foe Meyor
Nzurx nzv<rsek % eeftsia eeunts
N N Indictment ehafxInx Nm
win violating sieetipn l4~H hut
erservd ths defense . rfuss<l< to
Eisaenf a. others
Judge FeFxu~ca krant<d - -
Fsnes ne<inn for IN Instructed
verdict freeing Maversek ~
charges thst ~ r~la n pesI ~
u n. l. ustln<a,
fis fefn<>d howev<r. to f<e
the maysu ard fafm<r eaHxre~~-
man - charges IT ren.rlrIn1 with
three either persons - xtnlAt>
the poll ssx Laws
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
ToPick UpShrine
CarniUGi Tickets

unsold ilokcts 10 the ninth sn-
nual Shrine Ice carnival IN Seattle
wiil he picked up irom Tho Taco
ma outlet AZ chanpeil a Grimes
"Wednesday evening. the carnival
chairman, Allen oFrlhh. announced
IN Tacoma Tuesday.
Il left her. a block al our hest
seats. but we're practically sold
out In Seattle now and ! can uss
the unaold Tacoma tickets there"
Gruhb said.
Tho show II the big winter 81.
fair put on by Mia temple. and
annually attracts many raeomans.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
Man Fined $50
As Drunk DriUer

Charged with driving while un-
der the influence Of liquor. Eddie
J. Ermenee. rs. Of Seattle. was
fined $50 and costs In police court
Monday afternoon
Testimony was that Ermence
was driving the car that collided
with a South Tacoma bus at 18th
and Pacific shortly before noon on
Saturday. No one was injured In
the collision. Ermence told Judge
Joseph Mallery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
5 TO CORVALLIS FOR
BUILDINGS OPENING

To participate in tho opening Of
Oregon State colleges s42b. 900
chemistry building. two College Of
Puget Sound professors and three
students Travelled 10 Corvallis last
Friday. Those making the trip
were Professors =. X. Fehlandt
and r. ~. Huffman. both OF the
chemistry department, and Robert
Sprengcr. William Reynolds and
Hubert Runhfeldt. chemistry ma
jors at c. +. y.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
PLAN BANFP TOURNEY

OTTAWA-Banff National park
In the Canadian Rockies IL being
groomed for the 1S3s-40 ski sea-
son. skiers from all parts d the
world are expected 70 assemble IN
Banff to take part In the Do
ninion SKI championships. Feb.
2e-March 3.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06

be interesting now 10 watch de-
velopments as similar proposals
were made against the Soviets as
result Of the invasion Of Finland.
The Moscow government. having
recognized a rebel socialLstic gov
eminent Of Finland set up under
Red army protection at TeriJoki,
took the position that no real gov
eminent existed at Helsinki and
that the League protest was an
insult" 20 Russia.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
NATIONS FEARFUL

On the Karelian peninsula, II
was asserted, the Russians, despite
attack after attack, failed to reach
the Finnish Msnnerheim line of
Notifications, and it was said the
fighting was now proceeding in a
No Mans Land between the Finnish
and Russian lines.
Scandinavia strengthened her
armed defenses today against the
dangers of wars In western Europe
and in Finland.
Following Soviet Russias rejec-
ton of new Finnish attempt to
negotiate a settlement. Sweden
ordered partial mobilization of
military reserves totalling more
than 500,0 men and prepared to
send reinforeements to the Finnish
frontier. Stockholm was ready
for evacuation of the civilian popu-
lation If necessary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
SKIING AT STEVENS

EVERETT--Early-season skiers
report plenty Of snow for skiing
at Stevens pass. Virginia Daily,
secretary Of Everett Ski club,
Edith Lasswell and Bob Kohier
were the first 70 don skis there
this season, II il reported.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
II ERE'S MORE BOUT
NORTHERN EUROPE
TARTs ON PAGE ONE

teers, many of them fighting
on skis, were reported to be
holding back the Russian
hordes and scoring amazing
successes.
Heavy fighting was reported
north Of Lake Ladoga. Several
hundred Russian troops were re-
ported drowned when the thin lake
ice broke under them, and there
was a rumor 1900 Russians had
been captured in the sector.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
Jumping Hill,
New Tow Added

Ready and waiting for its
ME Ski Bowl, the winter spoI
heart of the Cascades by the
Since last season, the area has
undergone many worthwhile alter
atoms and improvements.
Two important additions to the
Bowl are the new electric ski tow
and the much discussed giant ski
jumping hill.
The jumping hill. undoubtedly
one of the largest in the United
States, is constructed in two parts
the A hill and the B hill.
HILL COST $4,000
According to Peter Hostmark.
Pacific Northwest Ski association
president, and designer of the hill.
the A hill will sustain jumps up
TO $50 feet and the b hill will have
a maximum Of 225 feet. 1t cost
$40,
Inaugurating Its first years
existence, the jumping portion
OF the four-way United States
Ski championships win be held
on the hill March 81. This
event will be one of the most
important ski competitions of
the American continent, draw
Ing top-flight American and
international stars.
Overlooking Lake Keechelus, an
entirely new area of more than
forty acres has been cleared and
made available for this season. 1t
has a diversified terrain which
should become popular with the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
ITALIANS amused"

Italian circles pointed out that
Russia was a leader in the League
movement for imposition of sane
tons against Italy during the
Ethiopian war, and that it would
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06
CLAIM SUB SUNK

Russia reported a Finnish sub
marine had been sunk off Hoag-
land island, in the Full of Finland,
but naval fighting comparatively
was slight along the Finnish coast
and around the Finnish islands the
Soviets seized.
Anger against the Soviets
spread rapidly, as the League of
Nations prepared TO meet next
weekend. Argentina called for
expulsion of Russia from the
League and in Italy-whose MEM
bership expires Monday-there was
increasing clamor against the
Soviets.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-06

had been anticipated that attempts
would be made To put tho confer
ence on record as endorsing a plat
form or candidate in 1910, the con-
ferees got around the matter with
a rule prohibiting such discussions.
However. at least four prospective
candidates had workers present.
The program for united
action In the national conse1-
ton called for n meeting of
delegates from each state sey-
eral days prior 10 the conyen-
ton 20 outline n plan "of mu-
tual benefit" Designated ~
permanent chairman Of the
conference was the Republican
national committeeman from
Idaho, Ezra Whitla.
BY unanimous resolution Of the
delegates. reciprocal trade agree
ments were attacked as clearly
unconstitutional" The resolution
urged that the present reciprocal
trade act not be renewed when II
expires June u. and asked eatab-
lishment In its place Of a duty
against all foreign imports equal
izing the difference in the foreign
cost Of production as compared
with the production costs Of tbs
farmers and industries Of Amer.
ca"