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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-05-19
SCHOOL PATROL VISITS
WASHINGTON

IN Saturday, May IS, at 400 A.
NJ a bus carrying the School Safety
patrol left Snow Hill. After reacn-
ing Salisbury the Snow Hill Patrol
Joined the many other patrol buses
snd from there were led by a member
of the Maryland Police to Wasning-
ton.
Because of the bad weather con-
ditions. the parade was not as success
full as in previous years.
The patrol did, however, spend an
ENJOYABLE afternoon in sightseeing
Some of the places visited were the
Canitol. the Washington Monument
Smithsonian Institute and Congress
ional Library.
A tired but not unhappy crowd re-
turned that night with their mlnds
filled with the wonderful events OF
the day.
The following pupils made the trip;
Oakley Hall, Mary Alice Wlmoro"'
Rachel Hall, Norma Lou Hall, Sner-
wood Ferris, Dickie Leonard, Jimmy
Coouer. William Hancock, Maude
Adams, Dorothy Tyndall, Jean Pusey'
Eleanor Jones, Margaret Barnes, Mar
garet Godfrey, Margaret Holloway
Harriet Cherrix, Billy Ward, Rosa
lie Truitt, Edwin Price, Virginia Par
sons, Elinor Wilson, Enron Sidaway'
Jane Gray, Roemary Corddry, Milton
Laws, Shirley Townsend, Billy Scott
Clemon Outten and Howard Taylor
with Mrs. Louise Adkins, Miss Ruth
DRYDEN and Miss Grace Jones as chap
erones.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-05-19

miss this merchandising event. A
great event in a great store. R. E.
Powell & Company, Salisbury land
mark, established in 1874, has pro-
crossed with the times through cour-
tesy, honesty, and fair dealing. And
today as yesterday, these traits can
be found in this, the Shores largest
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-05-19

department store. All of the three
famous fairs, the an Francisco Elk
position, the New York Worlds Fair
and Powell's Sixty-Fifth Anniversary
Fair, all will go down in history in
their respective lines. Don't miss
Powell's Sixty-Fifth Anniversary Fair
now in progress.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-05-19

Fair. Every department is particl-
pating in this great store-wide event.
Values and savings will predominant
in all departments, marking this oc-
casion as one of the greatest saving
opportunities for the people of the
Eastern Shore. In this year of great
fairs, no Eastern Shoreman should
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-05-19
WHO'S WHO

Robert AKRON Sherkey
Bob Sherkey, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Sherkey, was born October
%. 1921. Having been resident OF
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|GoId Certificate
|For $4,000
Brings Suit

A 10000 gold certificate that pre-.
sumably is one Of the attractive
but non-negotiable bits of paper
scattered here i've years ago in the
Post ONCE Department fire, yester-
day formed the basis for legal &C.
ton when Cincinnati dry cleaner
sued the Cleveland Federal Reserve
Bank to recover the face value Of
the certificate with interest.
The owner, Harry Gross. found
the paper in his shop in 1887, &C.
cording to the Associated Press, and
took it to the Cincinnati branch OF
the bank, where it was forwarded
to Washington. The Treasury re-
fused to honor it.
B. j. Lear, manager Of the Gin
cinnati bank, said he believed II
was one of the Cancelled certificates
Of deposit that were In old records
of the General Accounting ONCE,
In which the fire centered.
Mr.. Gross contends the bank
converted the certificate to its own
use.
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Barry Citizens Indorse
D. 6. Representation

Through series Of resolutions the
Barry Citizens Association has
Endorsed national representation for
the District, asked the District En-
gineer to extend water and sewer
facilities In the Anacostia area and
expressed pleasure that an Alley
Dwelling Authority project Is to be
constructed In that section Of the
city. The group also decided to ask
the Board Of Education to locate the
new Miner Teachers College in the
northeast and petitioned the District
Commissioners to name the new
Pennsylvania avenue bridge in honor
Of John Philip Sousa.
Ellie s. Hoffman for the 24th
time was named head Of the group.
Other officers are John H. Chinn
and Mrs. M. E. Taylor, vice presi-
dents; Levi G. Brown, secretary, and
Mrs. Claudine Trivers, treasurer.
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Cleanup Of Litter
On Lots and Streets
Asked by Group
Cathedral Heights
Cleveland Park Citizens
Appeal to OfficiuIs

Protesting against litter on vacant
lots and streets in the District. the
Cathedral Heights Cleveland Park
Citizens Association last night voted
to call to the attention of the Dis
trict Commissioners the dirty and
unhealthy" areas, expressing the
hope for immediate action.
Mrs. Margaret Streeter, who
sponsored the resolution, cited in
particular the area north of the In
dustrial Home School and in the
vicinity of Thirty-sixth and Ed
monds streets NV. Culver B. Cham
berlain and Arthur c. Smith also
deplored the conditions, Mr.. Cham
berlain charging that newspaper de-
livery men and route boys allowed
their bundle covers to blow into the
yards OF property owners. Mrs. s. M.
A1oore, jr., said non compliance with
health ordinances Is one Of the
chief causes for the litter problem.
Vote Library Branch Co. operation.
At the motion of Mrs. Warren T.
Faircloth the association voted to
authorize the president to appoint
committee to cooperate with the
CONNECTICUT Avenue Citizens As
sociation in securing a branch IL
brary in the section. No specific
site was Endorsed.
Mr.. Chamberlain was elected
president of the association, Mr..
Smith, vice president; Mrs. w. T.
Faircloth, reelected secretary: Mr..
Faircloth, treasurer; Owen B.
French and S. G. Lindholm were
chosen delegates to the Federation.
Member Drive Planned.
Mr.. Chamberlain announced for
his first objective an energetic men,
bership campaign. He appointed the
committee to cooperate with the
Connecticut Avenue Citizens Asso-
citation on the branch library pro-
posal, naming Waldron Faulkner
chairman and Mr.. French, Mr..
Smith and Miss Ruby Nevins.
J. Nelson Anderson and Mrs.
Frank j. Keenan, were admitted to
membership in the association.
The meeting was held in the St.
Adams Parish House.
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epidemics If the measure were

epidemics If the measure were
passed.
Taking cognizance Of criticism by
citizens that robberies In No. II
precinct were not investigated ade-
quately the association expressed
its confidence in the police Of the
precinct by indorsing . motion pre-
sented by J. Earl Cooper.
Reports were made by Benson
Taylor, delegate to the Federation;
Mr.. Allen of the Public Utilities and
Zoning Committee; Mrs. Benson
Taylor, entertainment, and Miss
Hazel G. Young, chairman Of the
Good Will Committee.
Mr.. Gelbman praised the work OF
tho Good VIII Committee in the
community, pointing out that 1t
has brought cheer to the sick with
flowers, good wishes on birthday
anniversaries and remembrance to
persons In need. Funds were voted
Miss Young as chairman to carry
on the. committees work.
A motion was passed asking that q
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letter be directed to the city post
master commencing the efficiency
Of the postmaster In charge Of the
contract station at Nichols avenue
and Mellon street Sc.
The Safety Committee was direct
ed to study hazardous parking at
the intersection of Alabama avenue
and Wheeler road Sc.
The meeting was adjourned after
an entertainment by Charles Fow-
Ter, . talk by Miss Ruby Smith
Stahl Of the First Congregational
Church Choir and song by Miss
Betty Schwingle.
The meeting was held in the Con-
gress Heights School.
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Teachers to Fete Head
OfNegro Business Body

G. G. Spalding, president Of the
North Carolina Mutual Life Insur-
ance Co. and president of the Ma
tional Negro Business League, will
be the guest Of honor at a luncheon
sponsored by the teachers of busi-
ness subjects in the colored schools
at the Phyllis Wheatley Y. w. c. A..
tomorrow.
Mr.. Spalding will speak on the
need for closer cooperation between
businessmen and training institu-
tions for prospective personnel.
School officers, members of the
Board Of Education and representa-
tives of local businessmen's associa-
tions have indicated they will be
present.
George H. Murray is chairman of
arrangements.
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AnthropoIogists to Elect

DR.. John M. Cooper Of Catholic
University will address the Anthro-
biological Society of Washington
next Tuesday at pm. at the Ma
tional Museum, Tenth street and
Constitution avenue NV. He will
discuss the question Are the SIM
plest Living Cultures Representa-
tive OF Early Prehistoric Cultures?"
The annual election Of officers Of
the society will be held after presen-
tation Of the program.
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Lifting Of Vaccination
Requirement in D. {.
Schools Opposed
Congress Heights
Citizens Group Backs
No. II Police

The Lemke bill to void the re-
quirement that District pupils be
vaccinated was opposed unanimous
ly by the Congress Heights Citizens
Association last night after Louis
Goldman, association president, and
George Allen, Public Utilities Com
mittee chairman, forecast possible
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Church Dinner Listed

st. Joseph's Church will hold a
dinner In its school hall, 3l3 Sec
ond street NV. Tuesday from 4::3O
to 7:30 pm. Former parishioners
have been invited to attend. Mrs.
James H. Fritz and Mrs. Earl Gore
are co-chairmen of ARRANGEMENTS.
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Legislator to Speak

Representative Sheppard Of Cali
fornia will be the guest speaker to-
morrow night at the dinner and
dance of the Virginia Democratic
Club of Washington to be held in
the Lafayette Hotel. The dinner
will begin at 1880 pm.
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Hike Planned Sunduy

A hike Sunday along Billygoat
Trail from Stubblef1eld Falls to Out
look Rock in nearby Maryland is
planned by the Capital Hiking Club
The participants will leave 1416 F
street NV. at LAS pm. under
leadership of Jack Jalickee.
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PSYCHOLOGIST to Talk

DR.. F.. Homer Curtis, psychologist,
will address members Of the League
for the Larger Life on "The World S
Supreme Need" tomorrow at 8 pm.
at league headquarters, 1414 Six
teenth street NV.
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out at us. He opened his mouth to
speak. In one huddled rush we were
all inside.
What is the meaning of this?'
Alonzo cried.
found myself in an over-furnished
hall; statuettes and pictures of women
were the predominant form of deco
ration. There were shaded lights and
too many cushions.
Turn that radio off" roared
Milligan.
Trevvy, ignoring Alonzo. drew
silk portiere aside and walked into
sitting room which more nearly re-
sembled a harem than New York
apartment The radio was in the
corner. Trevvy crossed and cut it off.
Where's my daughter?' Milligan
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clothes? About taking a drink before
she started out? Yes, heard. And l
heard too how Querdon had ordered
her back to the clubhouse to change
into a sweater at the end of the first
nine when they were trailing the
Spencers.
"He - he did?" Lynne gasped.
Yes. And he was reported as say
ing while she was gone that last year
the Spencers had been child's play.
So that's why I'm so sure that you'll
have him back - if you want him"
But surely you heard what said
-w what l did?" she persisted. 1t was
like driving on the tracks and stalling
with the Twentieth Century bearing
down upon her.
"Yes. And know how much easier
it would have been to close your eyes
and walk away. to shrug your shoul-
ders and pass the buck. I'm so proud
of you l could shout. You don't have
to win to be champion - you'll
always be one"
You you don't think I'm
jealous cat then? That said what
did for spite - like despicable
&C." Her voice was going all
blurred and wobbly on her again,
when she needed it most.
As it happened, she didn't need it
couldn't have used it 50 close against
his shoulder. He said sternly: Il see
that Ill have to spend the rest of my
life making it clear to you, with suit
able demonstrations, exactly what l
think of you"
Bill, you don't" - words tumbled
out then with a rush - you do -
want to marry me?"
What other motive would l have
for neglecting perfectly good law
practice to dog your footsteps?"
1T could have been - philan-
thropy." Lynne murmured, satisfied
at last that it wasn't. That's good
motive too - fairly good"
The End
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sound which did not come from the
radio. l met Trevvy's eye.
He nodded. Yes! someone calling
for help! But this may do it,
He ERASED his voice to parade-ground
pitch! "Police here! Open this door at
once! Or we blow the lock outv'
The radio went on playing. Milligan
continued to beat with his fist.
Then the door was opened very
slightly. l saw Don Alonzo's face,
shining with perspiration, looking
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Hes for the customers who dont like peanuts
Drown by Losior

She was normally, no doubt, very
attractive. But now, wild-eyed and
dishevelled, and wearing an evening
frock which was torn in places. she
presented pathetic picture.
Father" she said. "I've been such
a fool! But you must forgive me. He
had me locked in there, and every
time anyone came to the door, he
started the radio. I'm nearly suffocat-
ing! Get me into the air.
"Perigal," Trevvy directed coldly,
Il wish Mr.. Alonzo to remain You
attend to the matter"'
We went into the room beyond, a
sort of dining room. in which / noted
several interesting points. There was
a large empty bird cage on side
table; window pane was shattered;
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STRANGER THAN MAN

as the latticed window. At the top
of the nest is a small opening through
which the mother enters. Her weight
added to that of the nest closes this
door" behind her.
lHERE are now more than 5000
whales swimming the oceans with
tubes sticking from their bodies. To
make it easier for whalers to sight
them, these whales, when too young
to be caught, were marked by firing
stainless-steel tubes into them.
Carl kUlBERG
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CRAYFIsH, or crawfsh, crustaceans
similar to the lobster. have their skele-
tons on the outside of their bodies. In
- its molting periods during develop
ment a crayfish sheds its skeleton
several times.
lHE Baltimore oriole is the only bird
that has a latticed window in its nest
and a door that closes when the
mother enters. The baggy, flexible
nest usually hangs from drooping
branch of high tree. The open mesh
work at the bottom of the nest serves
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THE ELUSIVE JACKDAW
Continued from poae twelve
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE

demanded, his face red with fury.
'Father!' came stifled cry.
Father! Oh, thank God you're here?'
Milligan rushed to one of the two
doors. 1t was locked. He turned, and
stared at Alonzo, who, followed by
Perigal, was just entering. Words
were unnecessary.
Don Alonzo crossed, took key
from his pocket and unlocked the
door. A girl tottered out and fell into
Edward Milligan's arms.
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GOOD GIRL!
Continued from poqs nine

you've been out there?' Lynne
gave him quick apprehensive glance.
Yes - looking for you"
You heard, of course -"
How the match was going? Yes,
Ada and Jack were leading on number
sixteen and going strong
"Oh, I'm so - relieved" Lynne
murmured.
Helen rose. 'If you'll excuse me,
think I'll practice few dives. I've
been hitting like a coal barge"
Lynne ran wet forehnger along
crack between the tiles. while she
waited for Bill to tell her, for the
second time, what he thought of her.
Before you have to decide whether
you'll take Querdon back or not" he
began slowly, Il want you to know
that III be here - waiting - just in
case you decide not to take him back"
A strange huskiness in his voice
even more than his words stopped her
restless finger and sent her eyes, wide
and puzzled, up to meet his. II thought
you said you'd been out on the golf
course - that you'd heard - about
the match" she faltered. Surely
someone told you i"
That Ada had behaved like a
spoiled brat about sensible golfing
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Jacks sake - oh, because you're the
champion - don't take that drink
You know what it will do to you. |
want you to win - as much as any
one else does - honestly. l do -
"Oh, yes, you do
Lynne didn't know. or care, who
said it. She didn't wait to see whether
or not Ada drained the glass, or even
took sip. She had done her best -
or worst. She turned and went into
the locker room. She said to Helen,
still struggling with a broken shoe
lace: Don't bother with that thing -
you're taking me home"
Taking you home - are you ill?
mot ill - dead. I've just COM
mitted suicide, darling 1t seemed
to be a choice of tears or fiippancy
and Lynne chose the latter. She had
used tears once you can tell Bill
when he comes out that l said,
Thanks anyway - for trying
Helen gave her long appraising
look before she said: Whatever it is,
a swim the length of the pool will be
good for it, then a dose Of SUM-
Bill found them there a couple OF
hours later. He said: Smart girls to
pick this spot. It's hotter than boiler
roo,,, r,,t On the course
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Very good, sir" Perigal went out.
AN arrow in the air." Trevvy
said, but it may reach the target
49, Perigal had not returned when
Edward Milligan arrived. He was a
big man. in every way. He had shaggy
brows and penetrating gray eyes. His
manner was assured and calm.
You've nothing to reproach your
self for, Mary" he said, turning to
where Mrs Wicklow sat drying her
eyes. "You are not to blame in the
least, but this must be the last of
Paddy's escapades. I've had enough
of them. | am much indebted to you,
sir - turning to De Treville -
Without you, indeed, we should
have had no news"
Say, rather. without Snow White"
Snow White. from the table upon
which he was partaking of light re-
freshment, remarked: Il love Paddy"
"You must be very long-suffering
bird" growled Milligan. "As a matter
of fact" he went on, my sister
hurried down to warn me about this
man. Heaven knows what Paddy sees
in him, but she has had some queer
friendships" He began to walk up
and down, and l could see that he re-
tanned his composure only by an effort.
There came a rap on the door. The
door opened and Perigal entered,
Head waiter knows Don Alonzo,
sir" he announced, but not his ad
dress. Got latter from one of the
hostesses. Here it is
You see" Trevvy exclaimed, smil-
ing. MY arrow found target
He took the paper from Perigal.
All! No great distance from here;
in fact, probably in sight Of our win
dows if we knew which way to look
He handed the slip to Edward Milli
gan. Accounts for the presence of
Snow White Alonzo was not lying
when he told us he had followed the
birds flight"
do you know where this place is,
Nary" Milligan demanded, showing
the address to Mrs. Wicklow.
''Yes, sir, two blocks from here
Five minutes later. Edward Milli-
gan. Trevvy, Perigal and l stood on
the landing before the door of Don
Alonzo's roof apartment. At the first
ring, radio had started playing very
loudly inside. This uproar continued,
but no one opened the door.
We rang again. and Milligan beat
upon the panel with his clenched fist
open this door, he roared.
The radio blazed away. But stand
ing very close to the door, | detected
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smashed upon the carpet. French
windows, which again MIR. Alonzo
had to unlock, gave access to the roof.
There was Japanese garden out
there, with marble fish pond, and
vine grown loggia in which were
white cane chairs and tables.
Paddy Milligan sank into one of the
chairs, and her father, pushing Alonzo
inside, stepped back into the room.
presently to come out carrying
pitcher of water and a tumbler.
i've been such fool" the girl
repeated, looking up pathetically. Il
knew the sort of man l had to deal
with before the ship docked, but even
then l didn't know how bad he was.
He got me here last night. didn't
know the place belonged to him. We
were supposed to be coming to party.
Can you imagine - he had every
thing fixed -"
Fixed for what?" Milligan growled.
Fixed to marry me! He thought he
could blackmail me into it. ! began
by fighting"
She was rapidly recovering her
poise, and l read in the gray eyes
which were so like those of her father,
that this spoiled child of a wealthy
parent had lot OF fight in her.
1T didn't come to anything. got
terrified when l saw the daylight.
began to think. He imagined l was
weakening; and l told him l would
stay quiet and maybe 60 away with
him as he wanted, if he would let me
have Snow White. He fell for it . .
but he stood over me while wrote to
Mary and he made me put in not to
worry"
There was loud outcry from some
where inside A scuff1e seemed to be in
progress Then came silence. pray
proceed, my DEAR" said Trevvy
calmly at is only Perigal."
"He went out and left me locked in
that room - with the radio full on in
the lounge But when he came back,
with Snow White, had my plan all
set. told him to leave me alone to
think And at last he did -"
She became silent for a moment.
Edward Milligan smoothed her dis
ordered hair.
"Snow White has flown away ever
so often. Somebody always brought
him back. l was counting on Snow
White. l had nothing to write on.
Don imagined l might smash a win
dow and throw message into the
street. l unrolled a cigarette. had
small pencil in my purse. l didn't
notice the address of this place, but
wrote an SOS. and put it into the
little silver sachet and gave it to Snow
White. Then" Ia grim note entered
her voice. II smashed a window and
let him 60. 1t was my only chance"
Il must congratulate you," said
Trevvy, ION your resourcefulness,
but not upon your choice of friends"
Don unlocked the door and rushed
in. He grasped the thing in second.
He dashed out - leaving the radio
on. When he came back, half an hour
later he tried to force me to tell
him what had written -"
Her voice faltered.
De Treville turned. "Perigal!'
''Sirr' came a muffled voice.
I'VE should like few words with
Mr. Alonzo."
Came sounds of renewed scuff1ing,
and then: you swine! you're break
ing my arm! Let 60, l say! Held in
the sure grip of the leather-faced
Perigal, Don Alonzo appeared. He
glared from one to another of US.
Trevvy raised his monocle.
''Perigal" He pointed to the fish
pond. "Be good enough to throw MIR.
Alonzo in"
"Yes. sir"
We all became breathlessly silent.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-25
CoIored Clowns
Defeat Jaycees in
Roaring Contest

Runt PullinS and his gang OF
Broadway Colored Clowns Tuesday
night defeated El CenJro junior
college hoopsters, 21-17, in a game
that furnished more laughs than
dozen of cinema's best comedy
Skits
From the opening tipoff until
Po'k Chops Brine swished through
two baskets to give the Clowns a
victory. the Negro cagers cavorted
about the court in manner which
left fans weak with laughter.
Football plays, baseball, fancy
passing shots from the center OF
the court featured the play of the
Negro basketeerS.
In the final minutes PullinS join
ed the junior college players and
attempted one basket for the Arabs
Earlier in the evening the Clown
defeated Imperial Valley All-StarS
1924 in the Brawley gymnasium
Hanson and Loughborough led the
scorers.
Ryerson and Okamura each cageo
five points to pace the Junior col
legians. Brine made eight points
in each game to cop high SCORING
honors in the two tits.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-25
San Diego Padres Put on
Sale Block Baum Reports
will Sell at
Right Price,
President Says

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Jan. 20. tUP)
Charles A. Spider" Baum, presi-
dent of the San Diego baseball club,
said today that the Padres are, for
sale lat the right price"
Baum said two major league
clubs. the Chicago White Sox and
the Cincinnati Reds, nave been
negotiating with executors of the
estate of the late Bill Lane, owner
of the club, to buy the Padres.
No deal has been completed with
any club or syndicate for the sale
of the team" Baum said. "Offers
have been made, however, and if
the price is right, the executors of
Mr.. Lanes estate may accept them.
Sale of the club would be in line
with the wishes of the late Padre
owner as expressed in his will.
He asked that the club be con-
verted into cash as soon as prac-
teal after his death and the funds
be made available to his heirs.