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Evening star., 1940-12-22

and II years. He made $50 a month
A year ago, he could no longer face
it and left home He now gives
about $40 a month and the Public
Assistance Division provides $50 a
month.
The mother and her 13 children,
seven of whom are in school and
six still at home, live in a four-room
frame house. Water in the yard.
Outside toilet There are never
enough beds, but somehow there is
enough money for soap and the
children and their clothes are al
ways clean.
All the children show the effects
of malnutrition. Two of the older
girls are undersized and look like
little old women. There had been
Is children. In February, 1899, a
boy of II died of tuberculosis of the
stomach. In October, 1910. the old
est girl died of tuberculosis after a
year in the hospital.
For Christmas, the oldest boy will
probably haul home an extra sur
plus food order to be added to the
usual fat back and grits. That's all
the family expects for Christmas.
Evening star., 1940-12-22

serves of Paul Junior High School,
who presented $40 profit from a tea
dance.
50th Christmas Broadcast.
The 50th broadcast from Christ
mas House during the campaign
was heard last night. Miss Sibyl
Baker, who is in charge of distribu-
ton Of Christmas packages for the
Citizens Christmas Committee, with
which The Star is cooperating,
made report on the progress made
so far in getting the toys to the
needy children of the city. Approx
imately 21,000 gifts, she said, had
already been sent out. but more
than 1000 children still must be
cared for.
Also appearing on the broadcast
last night was 76-year-old William
A. Hickey of Father Hurney Post
No. 112, Catholic War Veterans.
Mr.. Hickey brought a large doll
all wrapped up in Christmas wrap
pings.
Evening star., 1940-12-22
Travel Facilities
Taxed in Yu|etide
Exodus From Capital
Truins, Buses, Planes
Run Extra Sections;
Peak Is Day Away

4 rush of persons going out of
town for Christmas taxed Wash
ington's transportation facilities to
the limit yesterday. In one instance
prospective passengers waited in
Union Station nearly an hour as ad-
ditional trains were made up.
The flood of reservations at the
Washington Airport set an all-time
high for two-day period ending
last night. More than 1,40O pas
sengers were reported taken out of
Washington since Friday by the
three air lines-Eastern, Pennsyl-
vania Central and American.
THE traffic is terrific and we don t
expect the real peak until some
time Monday" one company official
commented.
Union Station yesterday was
crowded as Government employees
sought reservations on Pullmans or
seats on packed coaches in order tc
be home for the holidays.
Some Use Four Sections.
The majority of railroad lines re-
ported traffic was even higher than
usual for pre-Christmas travel.
Virtually all trains out of WASH
ington were departing with two sec
tions, some with as many as four
sections.
Approximately 400 persons were
forced to wait nearly an hour yes
terday afternoon as extra cars were
brought in to take up the unex-
pected load on a Chicago-bound
train.
Bus lines reported more than ca
pacity operations. The Greyhound
Line was running two extra sections
on every schedule out of Washing
ton. Approximately 10000 persons
had left the city on this line in
the 24-hour period ending last
night, it was estimated.
Many Federal employees, in order
to have four-day week end, were
taking tomorrow off from their an
nual leave and departing from the
city yesterday and today.
IS Extra Flights South.
Eastern Air Lines had scheduled
Is extra flights to the South since
their rush began Thursday, and
seven additional planes were en-
ployed yesterday. This line, too,
awaited peak load late tomorrow.
1t was estimated that approximately
700 passengers had been flown out
Of the city by the line yesterday
and the day before.
Ten extra sections were rushed
into operation by American Air
Lines to accommodate yesterdays
rush, while Pennsylvania Central
reported it was all sold out for the
day.
Both the Pennsylvania and Bal
timore e. Ohio Railroads touched
their peak of distance traffic last
night and made plans for an even
larger load tomorrow and Christmas
Eve. Each reported the biggest
Christmas business in several years.
Evening star., 1940-12-22
Case Sc.

Case Sc.
The B. family lives in a rooming
house where one bathroom does for
IL families and each family does
all its living in one room. where the
stairs are lighted by an oil lamp,
where such laundry as can be done
in the small amount of water that
can be carried from the bathroom
hangs damply in the room for days
at time.
Mr.. B. had been tailor for many
years. There had never been any
question of need Then came the
depression, the father lost his job
and suddenly, he seemed to be an
old man. That's what the people to
whom he applied for work told him.
The family gave up its little house
on the edge of town and started
moving, each time to poorer place
The father finally became so i'll
that the clinic doctor told him he
could never. work again.
Four days after the mother got
her job in the w. P. A. sewing
room, the family was evicted, the
furniture that had been carefully
preserved in all the moving was
hauled away by storage company
The two oldest girls found places
to stay with friends, the father slept
in the back Of grocery store and
friends Clipped in to pay a weeks
rent for the mother and three
youngest children.
Now the father, mother and the
three youngest are in furnished
room. Mrs. B. has borrowed a grill
on which she cooks the family
meals when she returns from work
each night. Once week she bor-
rows an iron tc press the boys
shirts so they can go to school,
The older girls are trying to get
jobs so the family can be together
again. The mothers only wish is
that her whole family could be
together for a real Christmas din
ner
Evening star., 1940-12-22

YuIe Donors
Contributions Provide
Cheer for Needy

Just how many needy families can
be taken care of on Christmas Day
depends on the number of names to
appear in this column.
Here are the dollars that will
enable the mothers of needy children
to buy the things that make a
Christmas. And here are the people
who today put those mothers and
children on their own Christmas
lists by contributing to The Star
Christmas funds:
Evening star., 1940-12-22
Another Death Raises
BeckIey Blast Toll to 9

BY the Associated Press.
BECKLEY, w. Va. Dec 21.-John
Dalton, 36, colored, died last night
in Beckley hospital, increasing to
nine the death toll of an explosion
Tuesday in the Raleigh Coal g. Coke
Corp. No. mine.
Meanwhile State mine inspectors
came out of the workings and con-
ferred at hotel. c. M. Meadows,
inspector in charge, said no state
ment would be made Immediately
as to the probable cause of the blast,
adding that the mine would not
resume work Monday.
Evening star., 1940-12-22
Norweqions Plan Party

A program Of instrumental and
vocal Norwegian music will open
the annual Christmas party of the
Norwegian Society of Washington
at $3.50 pm. Thursday in Pierce Hall,
Fifteenth and Harvard streets NV.
Dancing will follow the entertain
ment, and Norwegian refreshments
will be served.
Evening star., 1940-12-22
Here Are Two More Families
Who Need He'll D at Christmas

Here reports the thousands families
in Washington who can't afford Christmas them your
Christmas list by mailing cash gift to Christmas
The Star by visiting Christmas House. Eleventh
Pennsylvania NV to leave your contribution
the printed that
which your gifts will 60 brighten Christmas Day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12
Ann Arbor Meu1s
Rites Conducted Today
For Franklin TeaChout

Ann Arbor, Mich. Dec. Flu
neral services were conducted this
afternoon at , o'clock in the Dolph
Funeral Home for Franklin Dewey
Teachout, SIS, who passed away
Tuesday. Rev. II. p Marley, OF the
Unitarian Church, oficiated and
burial was in Wolf Creek Gene
terry, Adrian.
Mr.. Teachout was born in Man
chester New York, Feb. %, 1852.
and during his life had hut Il
birthday anniversaries. He came
with his parents to Michigan when
SIX years old. his father being a
noted agricu.turist on April 81,
1872. his marriage 10 Miss Cordelia
Learnard. Franklin, took place.
He resided on a farm in Lenawee
County and taught in the rural
schools there for 10 winters. He
was a United States deputy mar
shall. drain commissioner of the
county for two years and a deputy
sheriff for four years
Surviving are two daughters,
Mrs. Bessie Wheeler. Maple City
and Mrs. Anna y Mitchell, Pom
tiac: a son. Learnard A. Teachout,
Flint; five Craudsons, Charles,
Keith and Arden Mitchell, Detroit,
Harold r. Teachout, Lapeer, and
Dewey A. Teachout, Detroit; and
six grandchildren.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12

Students from Michigan State
Normal College presented Away
in a Manger" at a school assembly
this morning.
Monday, tree lighting ceremonies
will be held 10 decorate and turn
on electric lights Of the tree in
the schoolyard on Michigan Ave
School children throughout the
grades are making jell, waste
paper baskets, candle holders, book
ends. candles. beads. match boxes
and ash trays which will be used
as Christmas gifts.
Pupils in special are making
the scenery for the Community
Night program to be given Dec.
10 at 1880 p. m. IN the auditorium.
Life size figures include a COW
cut and colored on heavy paper
composition by Milford Starks,
Donald Godfrey, Thomas Button, a
camel by Charlotte Thompson, a
sheep by Alice Lucas and Thomas
Britton. A manger is being erect
cd by Gilbert Franklin. Charles
Henry and Joseph Atkins. Other
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12

maxillofacial surgery at Geisinger
Hospital, Dansville, Pa.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12
Woodruff School Children
Plan Holiday Decorations

Community Christmas decora-
tions for Woodruff school district
were arranged by a committee OF
three school children who inter.
viewed Board Of Commerce Of
ficials this week to secure sug-
gestions.
For the welcoming OF Santa Claus
to the city Monday night the COM
mittee decided that the 70 chill
dren in the upper elementary Choir
us should sing carols at the tree
lighting ceremony in front OF the
post office, Raymond Dubois will
bring his pony and cart loaded with
gifts and followed by a group OF
children, representing themselves
as Santa's helpers. Fifth grade
room posters Of Christmas themes
will be mounted on boards with
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12

long handles and carried in the
parade, which will be formed at
Ypsilanti High School at Z p. m.
Other plans OF the committee
included the singing OF Christmas
carols at Boyer Memorial Hospi-
total next week.
Harold Gable and Floyd Rausch
have painted a red and green sign
Merry Christmas and two red
candles for the entrance door OF
the school. Designs OF similar
make have been drawn on the win
dows of other rooms Many chill
dren have placed similar designs
on the windows OF their homes.
The school committee in charge
Of the Christmas plans for the
community were Richard Easing,
Floyd Rausch and Robert Moore.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12
TO VACATION IN MICHIGAN

Fairbanks, Alaska, Dec. PAP
Dressed like Eskimos. the Flying
Dodsons left at dawn Wednesday,
$50 a. m. at this time of year
up here near the Arctic Circle-on
a $500 mile vacation trip which
will include a stop.over in Michi-
gan. Pilot James Dodson was at
the controls Of the Alaskan Air Ser
vice plane. With him were his
wife, two five-year-oid twin sons
and his father. L. G. Dodson OF
Westmont. n. j. Most of the va
cation will be spent in Westmont
but the Dodsons plan to pick up an
automobile at Wayne. Mich, on
their way home and travel the rest
of the way by land
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12
THE DETROIT. HILLsoALE ANC'
SOUTH WESTERN RAILROAD
COMPANY

The Annual Meeting OF the
stockholders OF the Detroit Hills
dale and South Western Railroad
Company will be held at the office
OF the Peninsular Paper Company,
North Huron Street. Npsilanti.
Michigan. on Tuesday, January IL,
1871. at 1000 o'clock A. VI. for the
election Of Directors TO serve for
the ensuing year and for the trans
action of such other business as
may properly come before the
Meeting.
II. b. SMITH. Secretary,
% William ST. New York. y. Y.
New York. December y, 1910.
adv. 4-12l2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12
Total OF $3.50 Obtained
by GalenS From Tax Sale

Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec. PA to-
tai OF $3.50 was obtained from the
tag sale conducted by Galens, Uni
versity medical students society.
according to an announcement
here The funds will be used to
finance the workshop and library
and a Christmas party for children
at the University Hospital
Percy Murphy. Ahmeek, was
chairman OF the sale.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12
INFANT succUmBs

Ann Arbor Mich, Dec. Final
services were conducted this morn
ing at St. Thomas Cemetery for
Elizabeth Nan Riggs, two months
old daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Har-
old W. Riggs. She passed away
Wednesday Rev. G. Warren Peek
offieiated. The baby was born Oct.
4 in Ann Arbor. Surviving are her
parents. a brother, Thomas. and
her grandmother, Mrs. Nan Riggs,
Ann Arbor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12
Or. DINGMAN 10 SPEAK

Ann Arbor. Mich, Dec 12-Dr.
Reed o. Dingman, department OF
oral surgery at University of Michi-
gan, will speak on the phases Of
oral surgery applicable to general
dentistry practice at the Washte.
nav district dental society meet.
ing at the Michigan Union Dec. II
at 6:l5 p. m. The speaker was
formerly connected with DR.. Sterl-
ing V. Mead, Washington, D. C..
and the department Of Oral and
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12
10 PRESENT CONTRACT

Detroit, Dec. Zap The Unit
ed Automobile Workers (CIOl an
nounced today that a new con
tract with the Hudson Motor Car
Co. providing a bonus and senior
ity protection for men in military
service would be submitted to
membership Of JAW local l54 with
in a few days. Agreement on the
contract was reached Wednesday
afternoon. according TO an an
nouncement by DR.. John r. Steel
man, chief OF the L. S Cancellation
Service at Washington
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12
Services This Afternoon
For Mrs. Martha Banfleld

Ann Arbor. Mich, Dec. l2-Last
rites were 10 he conducted this af-
ternoon at o'clock in the Much
liz Chapel for Mrs Martha Ban
held, %. a former Ann Arbor resi-
dent who passed away in Detroit
Rev. Fred arick Leech was to Of
ficiate with burial to be in Forest
Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Banheld was born in New
York state April Is, 1853. and
made her home in Ann Arbor for 80
years. For the last five years she
had resided in Detroit with her
daughter, Miss Lois a teacher IN
the BEDFORD Schools.
The daughter survives
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12
FEATURED SPEAKERS

Traverse City, Dec PAP
Capt.-Elect Bob Westfall and Ed
Frutig. University of Michigan
football stars, will be featured
speakers today when Traverse City
High School holds its annual foot
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12
BICYCLES BEING HELD

Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec. 12-Bicy-
Giles are being held at the Ann Ar
Dor police station until the owners
secure proper licenses or headlight
or reflector lights as required by
city ordinance.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12
HEART ATTACK FATAL

Ann Arbor. Mich. Dec. 12-Mrs.
L. E.. Waggoner, Plymouth, sue
cumbed following a heart attack in
an Ann Arbor store Wednesday
morning. She wa taken to ST.
Joseph's Hospital in the sheriff 5
ambulance but was dead on ar
rival.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12

ball bust. Coach Fred Janke, for
mer Michigan captain, piloted the
Trojans TO runner up honors in
the northern Michigan Class B con-
ference this season.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-12

scenery includes wooden steps
with tall, white columns wound
with arbor vitae.
The Omaha guide., 1940-09-21
STUDY AFREC-
AN

Washington, Sept. Is amp
In Nazi Germany, classes IRE be-
ing held in foreign languages, par
ticularly the African dialecth with
especial emphasis on that widely
used dialect, Suaheli or Swahili.
Informed persons believe this to
be an indication that the Germans
are confident of a return of the
African colonies. or that it is an
other phase of the fifth column
activities for which the Nazis have
become world famous. Glasses
consist of men and women, Taught
by a proficient instructor who us
es the visual method of instruction
giving the Swahili terms for the
equivalent in German.
These classes are reputedly very
popular with the Nazis. the stud
ents ranging through all ages.
The Omaha guide., 1940-09-21
MRS. RUTH A. CONVICTION

Mrs. Ruth Anderson Covington,
age At a life long resident of Om-
aha. died Thursday morning at her
home 1912 Parker street after a
brief illness. Her husband, Mr..
Jesse Govington died exactly one
year to the date, September 18th,
1899. She is survived by two
daughters Miss Frances Coving-
ton, of Chicago, ILL.,, Miss Rachel
Coyington of Omaha, one son Jess
Covington, mother Mrs. Lula An
derson, two brothers Mr. Louis c.
Anderson and Mr.. Deallie Ander-
son all of Omaha.
Funeral services were held Sat
urdav (Sept. 14) from St. Johns
AME. church with Rev. w. S. Met
calfe, Rev. B. A. Jones. Rev. T. A
Sears officiating. Burial was at
Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrange
ments by Thomas Mortuary.
The Omaha guide., 1940-09-21

from his trust as administrator
and that a hearing will be had on
said petition before said Court on
the 18th day of September, 1910,
ondthat if you fail to appear be-
fore said Court on the said 18th
day of September, 1910 at 8
o'clock A. NJ, and contest said
petition, the Court may grant the
prayer of said petition, enter a
decree of heirship, and make such
other and further orders, allow
ances and DEGREES, as to this
Court may seem proper, to the
end that all matters pertaining to
said estate may be finally settled
and determined.
Bryce Crawford,
County Judge.
The Omaha guide., 1940-09-21
CLARINDA, IOWA
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

NV Ds 1NlCllUiSOny aSbOf
Sunday School was fire with a
good attendance. The harvest is
ripe but the laborers are few.
Morning services were in a good
spirit. The pastor brought us a
wonderful message. Subject "Have
Faith in God
We were happy to have Mrs.
Rice of Creston, Iowa and Mr..
Mile Speese of Omaha as our WIS.,
itors to the morning service.
Evening services the pastor
brought US another soul stirring
message. Subject The AK at the
Root of the Tree" All enjoyed
these services. Sunday Sept. 20
we will celebrate our pastors 9TH
anniversary. Your attendance
will be appreciated. Visitors are
always welcome to the Second Bap
tist Church.
The Omaha guide., 1940-09-21
CHICAGO GUEST ENJOYS
OMAHA'S HOSPITALITY

Mrs. Laura Yaney returned to
Ter home in Chicago last Wednes-
day night, having spent three
weeks visiting in Omaha, the guest
of Mrs. Hiram r. Greenfield 1908
North 49th Ave, a life long friend.
This was Mrs. Yancy's first visit
in Omaha and she was overjoyed
with the fine hopitality of Oma-
ans and the beauty of Omaha's
homes, trees and shrubbery, also
scenic points.
The Omaha guide., 1940-09-21
GET JOYFUL RELIEF
FROM
BACKACHE
CAUSED BY SLUGGISH
KIDNEY
Stop Getting Up Nights
And Feel Healthier

Here's one good way to flush ex-
cess waste from the kidneys and
relieve bladder irritation that oft
en- causes scanty, burning and
smarting passage.
Ask your druggist for a 35 cent
box of Gold Medal HARLEM Oil
Capsules-a splendid safe and
harmless diuretic and stimulant
for weak kidneys and irritated
bladder.
Besides getting up nights, some
symptoms of kidney trouble may
be backaches, puffy eyes, and leg
cramps. But be sure to get GOLD
MEDALS a genuine medicine
for weak kidneys. Don't accept a
substitute.
The Omaha guide., 1940-09-21

cago we're Mrs. J. d. Lewis drive
of several hours in the city. Mrs.
C. B. Frederick's dinner at her
home 1920 Lake st. Covers laid
for five. Mrs. d. w. Gooden's.
breakfast at her home 2604 North
28th st. Covers for eight. Mrs.
Ella Harper's dinner at her home,
1920 Willis Ave. Covers for five.
Mrs. A. L. Hawkins breakfast at
her home 2120 North oath. Covers
for "a. Sharing honors with
Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Williams
bride and groom of Kansas City,
Mo-, and Mesdames Willis and
Leonard of Kansas City and Alas
ka respectively. Mrs. Herbert
Virgins a three hour drive In the
citv and neaby scenic points end
ing at her homo 1908 North oath
St., with supper. Mrs. William
Bradley of Council Bluffs, Iowa,
dinner at her home and Mrs. Liz
zic Russell's dinner at her country
home one and one-half miles from
Crescent Iowa. She is an old
friend of Mrs. Yancy's. Covers
were laid for 7, who were Mrs.
Yancy, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Craig
Mrs. Frederick, Mrs. Greenfield,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Russell.
The Omaha guide., 1940-09-21
SPORTS
BY CHAs.

Two six-men football leagues
will open at the Burdette field
One for the midgets and one for
the juniors. A four team eleven
man league is also planned.
##**4%
In a game scrimmage Saturday
at Tech, Bob Jones caught a long
pass from Vacant to a touch
down. Harry Rutledge, WHO was
playing halfback in place of Allies
andre, tipped over twice on nice
35 yards runs. VERNE Brown was
making good gains in halfback.
Joe Crossley was blocking fine un-
til he developed the charley horse.
&***A
Over at South Percy was alter
mating at left half with Mockers-
from.
*****
At Central Warren Phillips was
at fullback and was looking good.
Bobby Fry was calling plays for
the second team regulars and If
he puts on a little weight in the
next year, he will be a help to
Central.
##*A#
Paul Gibson, Angelo Merriwea-
ther, Joe Brooks, and Emmett
James returned from travelling
with a Sioux City team. They lost
only 5 of their AZ games and re-
ported seeing some good softball
teams. Herb Peak returned with
them and won all his games on
the way back.
Storz soccer team defeated the
Black Hawks TO Sunday at Bur-
dette. They found a new scoring
punch in Campbell, who scored 8
goals. They will play The Teach
ers in their first league game Sun
day at Elmwood park.
The Omaha guide., 1940-09-21
LEGAL NOTICE

Att. John Adams, Jr. 400 Karbach
Blk. = 10Th at Douglas St.
Notice by Publication on Petition
for Settlement of Final Admin
~istration Account
In the matter of the Estote of
Maria Taylor Carter, deceased.
All persons interested in said
matter are hereby notified that on
the 31st day of August 1910,
In the County court of Douglas.
County, Nebadska.
Johnson Carter filed a petition in
said County Court, praying that
his final administration account
filed herein be settled and allow
ed, and that he be discharged
The Omaha guide., 1940-09-21
MARRIED IN X. c..

Miss Marjorie Jane Edwards,
daughter of Mrs. Lucille Skaggs
Edwards, and Mr.. Richard Beryl
Smith. son of Joseph Smith of
Kansas City, Mo-, motored to Kan
sas City, where they were married
ON September 18th. Mrs. Erncliffe
Blackwell, Mrs. Edith Johnson and
Mr.. Richard Artison accompanied
the couple on the trip.