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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07
34's Cub Pack
Chartered By Executive

David L. Lilies. scout executive
of the Cape Fear Area council, met
Wednesday afternoon with the cub
pack of Troop "a, Trinity Methodist
church. C. J. Humphreys is cub
master. Charter members and troop
committeeman were named ard Elk
..utive Lilies presented the pack
with a charter.
Troop committeeman are J. c..
Hardwick, r. S. Edmunds, and Carl
B. Brown.
Pack members are Owen Besse.
lieu, Jorden Allen, Carl Brown, Jr.,
David Anderson, Richard Edwards,
Ralph Goldstein, Wendell Hickman,
Linwood Hickman, Herman Hayden,
Jimmie Kiever, Charles Sudbury,
Charles Smith, Franklin Thomas,
Jr., Jessie Hardwick, GARNER Davis,
Louis Edwards, Gerry Hardwick,
Jimmy Stillman, Thomas Skinner,
and Edward Skinner.
Executive Lilies explained to the
leaders and cubs and a number of
parents who were present the pur-
pose of the Cub program and how
it is related with the Scout pro-
gram.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07
Eight Youths Enlisted
Here For Navy Service

Eight young men Of Southeastern
North Carolina enlisted yesterday as
apprentice seamen at the Whining
ton district office of the naval re
cruiting service, F. L. Williams OF
ficer in charge, reported.
They included: George D. lore
son of D. L. Gore, of Shallotte; vii
liam N. White. son of Mr.. and Mrs
C. A. White, of Chadbourn; John
David Lewis, son of Mrs. Minnie A
Gore, of route one, Wilmington; Will
lie H. Carroll, son of j. J. Carroll
of Wananish.
Gilbert Eugene Williamson, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. z. v. Williamson, OF
Chadbourn; Hilton E. Hammond
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Ham
mond, of Cerro Gordo; William Hen
ry Spivey, son of Mr.. and Mrs. b. L.
Spivey. of Brunswick; and Horace H.
Rich, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jap Rlch'
of route one, Whiteville.
They were transferred to the naval
training station base at Hampton
Roads, Va, for eight weeks of pre-
liminary training prior to assign
ment to various ships Of the U. S
fleet.
Williams said there are still II
vacancies for the rating Of appren'
tice seaman for the June quota at
the local sub-station, located On the
second floor of the p%ostoffice build
ing.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07
Home Clubs To Meet
In Burgaw On June IL

Home demonstration club women
of Southeastern North Carolina will
hold their annual district meeting
at Pender county courthouse in Bur-
gaw on Wednesday,, June II, Miss
Ann Mason, home demonstration
agent, announced yesterday.
Mrs. S. D. Collins will assist in the
registration details for the delegates
from New Hanover county. Large de-
legations are also expected from the
counties of Brunswick, Fender and
Duplin.
Program speakers will include:
Mrs. Estelle T. Smith, district agent;
F. n. Jeter, agricultural editor; Mrs.
N. c. Wolfe, president of the Bur
gaw woman's club; Mrs. J. M. Je-
rome, of Rosehill, president Of the
federation of women's clubs; Mrs.
Hubert Boney and Mrs. Jane S. Nc
Kimmon, Of State college.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07
Sam Sumner, AZ, Held
On Liquor Law Case

Sam Sumner, AZ, Of Burgaw, was
being held yesterday in New Hanover
county Jail in default Of $500 bond
for trial at the fall term of the
federal district court in Wilmington
on charges Of c%oncealing and trans
porting non-taxpaid liquor.
Sumner vas arrested Tuesday
after a short chase in the woods
and highway on route So running
from Burgaw to Jacksonville by
Alcohol Tax Unit investigators OF
the U. S. treasury department here
who reported the seizure of is and
a half gallons of illicit whiskey and
a 1894 model Ford coach.
The defendant, ATU agents said,
entered a plea Of guilty to the
charges during a preliminary hear
ing Wednesday before w. F. Ben
ton, U. S. commissioner in White
vile, who ordered him held under
$500 bond for the fall term of court
here.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07
Recorder Collections
Total 1919 In May

Collections in the recorders court
during May totaled $1,919.00. the
highest for any one month since
the first of the year, c. L. "Tinkey"
Myers, deputy clerk in charge Of re-
corder's court, reported yesterday.
The May collections included;
fines, $1,204.30; costs, $483.S0;tjail
fees, 1920; emergency pension fund,
$S5; state pension fund, $685.; po'
lice pension fund, $3.50; and turn
key fund, $11.45.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07
lcR00L TRAFFIC
SQUADS PRAISED
o,,;,e Chief Rourk Receives
F0 "stters From Ronald Ho-
cutt And Cutter

chief Joseph c. Rourk yes
po',,J received letters from Ronald
.sraat director of the division OF
Hocu,, or safety, and Walter Cut
his"n W the state highway division
ter, u formulating him and the de-
b0tfl 'v on the excellent work being
pa,.s BY the school traffic SQUADS
here ..or attended the picnic held Tor
'O' .rrior patrolmen at Carolina
a the several days ago and Hoeut'
Bea'f invited but was unable to at
think that this is one of the
octjvities any city can have
l Ill, : certainly congratulate you and
anu so,bers of your department for
tnV ~ outstanding junior traffic
sn +, Hocutt's letter said
7rpntv-two U. S. presidents were
.avers-by far the leading pro-
i lsssion in that office.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07
County Board
Burns Paid Up Bonds

JACKSONVILLE, June Cons
low county commissioners burned a
total OF $S1,630 in paid up bonds and
coupons at their June meeting, for
mally closing out certain bond is
sues, including those for railroad,
bridges and schools.
The county, however, is still not
out of debt, but the board, deferred
action on a proposal to issue tax
anticipation notes to meet debt serY.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07
Unidentified Airplane
Shot Down In Sweden

LONDON, June 6.-CR-A Swed-
ish radio broadcast heard here to-
night said that anti-aircraft guns
shot down in flames a plane of I'M
known nationality over Sweden to-
day, The crew was killed.
The plane was one of three Whlch
flew over the west coast. The others
flew out to sea.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07
Commissioner Maxwell
Is Moved To Hospital

RALEIGH, June 6.-R-Revenue
Commissioner A. J. Maxwell of Ra-
leigh, who suffered a stroke of para
lysis While campaigning for the DEM
ocratic gubernatorial nomination, to-
night was moved by ambulance from
his home to a hospital here.
Mrs. Maxwell said her husbands
condition was unchanged, and that
he was moved in order that he might
receive glucose injections.
Earlier today, Maxwell's physician
described him as "a seriously ill
Maxwell is on leave of absence
from his duties as state revenue COM
missioner. He finished third in the
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07

ice obligations coming due in July
and August.
At the same time, the board ap-
proved tentatively the social securi-
ty part Of the 1940-41 welfare bud
get, providing, an average of IS per
month for old age assistance check
recipients and IS per month average
for dependent children. Of the $22,-
40 to be paid out during the year,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07
SUCCESS DENIED

BERLIN, June 6.-F-DNB, Of
fetal German news agency, tonight
denied that night raids IN Germany
by British and French filters had
been "a military success of any
kind" The agency published a long
list of centers in or near which
bombs fell the nights of June 8 and 4.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07
ORDERED HOME

WASHINGTON, June 6. Up -
Secretary Hull disclosed today the
American minister to Denmark, Ray
Atherton, had been instructed to re-
turn to the United States for con-
sultation with the state department.
No reason was given.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07

married, no dependents, at least an
eighth grade education, in good
physical condition, and of good
moral character.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07
EXAMINERS M

RALEIGH, June 6-R-Governor
Hoey named George M. Hoole OF
Charlotte, and A. F. Barber OF
Hendersonville today as members
of the state board of Photographic
examiners for terms expiring June
10, 1913. Hoole was reappointed
while Barber succeeds L. D. Phil
lips of Charlotte. The State Pho
tographers association recommend
ed the appointees. !
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07

seven-man democratic gubernatorial
race, which was won by J. M.
Broughton of Raleigh.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07

HOLLYWOOD, June 6. R -
Eleanor Powell of the films under
went a major operation today. Her
physician said she came through"
SUCCESSFULLY.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. Here are the three new cars-carefuuy broken
in by TOO miles of drivng-that averaged 80 mph on new Atlantic White
Flash PLUS at this oceanside speedway. Also shown are three Florida Road
Test cars-n such good condition after running 1O3 900 miles on Atlantic
Products that they averaged 70 mph: with this new gasoline! LAdvt)
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07

Thailand was officially adopted
as the name of Siam in 1889.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-07

the county must raise only $5,635,
the tentative budget shows.
Evening star., 1940-03-21

he said that having a one-ocean
Navy with two-ocean coast line,
it is necessary to have adequate
base facilities in each ocean for the
entire fleet" He then added: "Ad-
ditional air and submarine bases
are already under construction. But
our system of bases is still short of
fleet needs as recommended by the
Hepburn and previous boards"
The speaker was introduced by
Chalmers Seymour Mcconnell, re-
tiring president Of the society. New
officers will be sworn in April 10.
The incoming presidens is DR.. Cliff
ton P. Clark.
Other officers are DR.. w. Harvey
Wise, jr., Wade H. Ellis and c.
Leonard Brown, vice presidents;
Benjamin D. Hill, jr., secretary;
Harvey B. Gram, jr., treasurer:
William Badgley, registrar; DR.
John D. Wolcott, historian; John
F. Little, librarian; the Rev. Samuel
M. Croft, chaplain, and Maj. Harry
A. Davis, trustee.
The elected board of manage
ment includes Mr.. Mcconnell
Thomas c. Washington, jr., Maj
Gen. Amos A. Fries, Laurence v
Benet and Clark B. Cummings.
Evening star., 1940-03-21
Noted Scientists
Attend Conference
On Atomic Physics
Interior of Earth
Will Be Subject Of
Informal Discussion

The annual atomic physics con-
ference of George Washington Uni
versity and Carnegie Institution of
Washington opened its sessions here
today with eminent physicists from
all over the United States in at
tendance.
The opening meeting was devoted
to formulation of a program for the
next two days, to be devoted to in
formal discussions of the interior
of the earth.
The conference is in charge of
Profs. Gamow and Edward Teller
of George Washington University
and Drs. M. A. Tuve and L. R.
Hafstad of the terrestrial magne-
tlsm department of the Carnegie
Institution.
Members in Attendance.
The conference was opened with
an address by President Cloyd H.
Marvin of George Washington.
Members in attendance were:
From outside of Washington-Prof
H. A. Bethe, Cornell University; DR..
F. Bitter. Massachusetts, Institute of
Technology: Dr. Archie Blake, Phil
adelphia; DR.. G. Brett, University
OF Wisconsin,; DR.. John Bardeen,
University of Minnesota; Prof. WAL
ter H. Bucher, University cf Cincin-
natl; DR.. w. Elsasser, California
Institute of Technology; Prof. En-
rico Fermi, Columbia University:
DR.. B. Gutenberg, California Insti-
tute of Technology; DR.. j. C. Slater,
Massachusetts, Institute of Tech
nology; Prof. J. H. Van Week, Har-
ward University.
From in and near Washington
DR.. K. F.. Herzfeld, Catholic Uni
versity; Capt. NJ H. Heck and DR..
w D. Lambert, United States Coast
and Geodetic Survey; DR.. c. E. Van
Ortsrand and DR.. R. c. Wells, United
States Geological Survey: the Rev.
F. w. Sohon, Georgetown Univer-
sity; DR.. D. R. Inglis, Johns Hop
kins University; DR.. Vanever Bush,
president of the Carnegie Institu-
ton of Washington: DR.. L. H.
Adams, DR.. R. E. Gibson, DR.. R.
w. CoranSon, Dr. F. G. Kracek, DR..
c. S. Piggot, DR.. E. Posnjak, DR.. w.
E. Urry, DR.. F. E. Wright, DR.. E. G..
Zies of the Geophysical Laboratory
of the Carnegie Institution; DR.. j.
A. Fleming, DR.. j. Bartels, DR.. L. R.
Hafstad, DR.. N. P. Heydenburg, Mr..
E. A. Johnson, Mr.. A. G.. McNish,
DR.. M. A. Tuve, DR.. E. H. Vestine of
the Department of Terrestrial Mag
netism of the Carnegie Institution;
President Marvin, Prof T. B. Brown,
Dean Frederick M. Feiker, Prof.
Gamow. Prof. Teller and Prof Ray
mond j. Seeger of George WASH
ington University.
DR.. j. A. Fleming, director of the
Department of Terresital Magne-
tism of the Carnegie Institution, and
Dear Frederick M. Feiker of the
University's School of Engineering,
are co-chairmen of the conference.
Evening star., 1940-03-21
Aggression Invited
By Fear, Navy Officer
TeI|sS. AR.
1t. Comdr. Austin Says
Program Far From,
Completed; Clark Elected

An attitude of fear is but an en-
graved invitation to aggression, 1t,
Comdr. Bernard L. Austin, U. S. NJ,
told the annual election meeting of
the local section of the Sons of the
American Revolution last night in
the MayfloWer Hotel.
The naval officer, who is press
relations officer of the Navy De-
partment, gave an outline of the
shlpbuilding program since the
Washington Disarmament Confer
ence and, warning against laxity in
sea power, declared the job of
bringing the United States up to
parity with Great Britain is far
from being finished.
1--WE have made great strides
toward bringing our Navy back to
a strength which is commensurate
with our national defense program
in the light of present world con-
dltlons, but the task is not yet COM
pleted," he stated.
In calling for a big naval force
Evening star., 1940-03-21
Jewish Center Purty

A new member night party" will
be held tonight at the Jewish Com
munity Center, marking the close of
membership drive of Argo Lodge
143, B'nai Birth. Gerald I. Oxen
burg was chairman of the member
ship drive, with DR.. Maurice A.
Goldberg and Bernard H. Fisch-
grund as co-chairmen.
Evening star., 1940-03-21
Virqiniu Crash FutuI

FARMVILLE, Va, March 81 P).-
Mrs. c. F. Williams, 81, of Wythe-
vile, Va, died in a Farmville hos
pital yesterday of injuries suffered
shortly before, when her husband S
automobile overturned on route 46O,
IA miles east of Farmville,
Evening star., 1940-03-21

Before any one can become a
stockholder in a newspaper in Ger
many full proof must be produced of
"Aryan" descent from the year 1900.
Evening star., 1940-03-21

SO many styles, she'll
have no trouble deciding
on one she likes! Leathers,
imitation feathers and
fabrics with top handles,
shoulder straps and back
straps. Many colors!
Street and Fourth Floors.
Evening star., 1940-03-21
Girls and Teeners
by the Dozens Are
Choosing These
SPR | \(
COATS

Our Girls Shop resounds with
breathless "ohs" and "ahs" as
young things exclaim excitedly
over these wonderful finds! Such
thrillingly fashionable coats-with
military touches, collars and edge
ing OF white, nipped-in waists and
other detailing. Beautifully tai
lored of wool or wool-and-rayon.
Some have handbags to match.
Sizes 7 to IA; II to 16.
Evening star., 1940-03-21

Her feet will be her pride
and joy if she's wearing smart
"Rosannes." They're designed with
style just like big sisters, but
adapted to little girls foot needs.
Straps, ties and pumps, some OPEN
toed in black patent, white,
blue or brown calf. Sizes 81z to 3.
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Tho :lc.cricro ceremony Uos per-
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LAGOON in tho Ry13Glon Church hero.
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Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
P-T-A MEETING WAS
WELL ATTENDED
tcontinued trom Elrs, raGel

members of the Girl Reserves and
prepared by Miss Florence Pack
wood.
E. Roscoe Galloway, a new MEM
ber of the local school board, was
presented to the audience by Super
intendent Robert E. Shilling. Mr..
Shilling then gave the evolution of
the present taxation for the use of
schools, and a word in explanation
of National Education Week. The
Sixth Grade Quartette composed Of
Ruth Clements, Ida Anne Hollis,
Jack Tease and Robert Wakefield,
sang STARS of the Summer Night"
and Little Liza Jane" They were
directed by Miss Florence Horn. Mr..
Geyer asked that more parents visit
the schools and learn about their
children's work and the work of
their neighbors' children. He also
asked that the good attendance at
the P. T. A. continue.
Next month the program will be
arranged by Mrs. Maurice Bower.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATES INTERESTED IN
THE q. s. ARMY AIR CORPS

The Army is trying to make II pos
sible for physically fit high scnoOl
graduates Of good moral character,
TO receive appointments as Flying
Cadets in the Army Air Corps. The
two year college requirement will be
waived for men able to pass the
written examination in the academic
subjects listed in the Flying Cadet
folders.
In order to assist the high school
graduates to pass this examination,
Dr. II. V. Holloway is recommend
ing a four months course of in
strnction to the State Board of Edu-
cation. If the recommendation is
approved and a sufficient number of
students is obtained in lower Della
ware, classes will be held at the Do
yer and Georgetown High Schools
Applications are restricted to un-
married high school graduates who
have reached their goth birthday, are
physically fit and come recommend
ed as capable students by the prin-
cipal Of the high school last attend
ed. This opportunity should not be
missed. Applications should be sub
mitted Immediately to the recruiting
officer, 345 post Office building. VIII
mington, Del, giving name, address,
high school, year graduated and age.
When sufficient number Of students
is available to make the courses prac-
ticable, all applicants viii be inform
ed Of definite plans.
DON'T DELAY. WRITE TODAY.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
YOUNG PEOPLE MET
HERE TUESDAY NIGHT
CONTINUED iron First Page,

At 1880 in the church an inspira-
tional devotional meeting was held
in charge of the Young Peoples
Group of Lincoln, under the direc-
tion of Rev. Melvin E. Wheatley. Jr.
Mrs. E. T. Hurley. the church organ
list. played beautiful selections on the
organ. The speaker of the evening
was the Rev. Oliver ]. Collins of St.
PauPs Church, Wilmington, who had
as his topic, Youth in a New Day"
The conservation service of the
newly-elected officers was conduct
ed by DR.. Hearn, assisted by Rev.
Spence, and after motions of thanks
to the district counsellor, the min
lister and the young people of the
Avenue Church, and the Friendship
Glass for the dinner, the conference
was adjourned.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
DAGsBORo


Miss Alberta Long ana caorr,
Allen Layfield were guests Of Mis-
Longs parents. Mr. and Mrs. zent
Long last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Truman Campbei
are spending a few days as guests q
Mrs. Campbell's parents at Easley
S. c
Tho Wayne Feed Company rave q
magic show at the John n. CLAYTON
School en- Monday night.
MS. z. L. Bennett and Miss Al
berta Long attended a tea given al
the Lord Baltimore School On Nom
lay afternoon.
Don't forget the chicken ana oys-
ter supper that will be served De-
cember z, at the John NJ. Clayton
School, for the benefit Of the Christ
Methodist Church.
AIaior C. A. Short gave an address
Monday at the Georgetown High
School in honor Of Armistlce Day.
Mrs. W.. H. Short returned home
after spending two weeks with her
nephew. Major Short and Miss Al
berta Long.
kev. and Mrs. e. L. Bennett we're
overnight guests Of his parents. Mr..
I nd Mrs Crawford Benn ut last Sat
ur,iay at Mardella, Nd
Many from here attended the re-
vival services at St Georges Sunday
night and enjoyed the sermon Of DR.,
] ]. Bunting.
NJ and Mrs. o. H. Campbell and
daughter Daureath entertained to
dinner last Monday Rev. and Mrs. e.
l.. Bennett and daughter Joan.
Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Daisey Of
spent the weekend and !
Armistice Day with the latter's fa-
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
WEDDINGS
LANKFoRD CoNTE

Mr.. and Mrs. George o. Lankford
of near Seaford. have announced the
marriage of their daughter, Miss
Marguerite Elizabeth Lankford, to
Mr.. Ralph w. Conte, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis NJ Conte, of Richmond,
Va. The wedding took place Monday,
November 4, at the Milford Catholic
rectory and was performed by the
pastor. the Rev. Daniel Powers. The
bride had as her maid of honor, Miss
Nellie Isaacs, of Seaford. and Mr..
Edgar North, of Laurel, was best
man. A wedding dinner was served
Sunday for the bride and bridegroom
ct the home of her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira t. Hill. Seaford.
The bride is graduate of the Sea-
ford High School. She is an employee
at the DUPONT nylon plant The
bridegroom is an employee of the
DUPONT Company at Edgemoor. The
couple viii live in Seaford
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
STATE SAFETY COUNCIL
ISSUES DRIVING TIPS
toOntiDusd from Eiru. Pass,

8. Signal for Stops and Turns
Watch the car ahead just as the car
behind is watching you.
4. Check your brakes-Be pre-
pared for emergencies. Remember
the times when you are pedes-
trian.
8. Keep to the right Elementary
but how necessary. Road hogs please
note.
6. The other fellow may be a
fool That doesn't help you after
the accident-give him plenty Of
room.
Z. Slow down. for crossings,
schools. and any other place that
looks dangerous, Road markings
mean that hazards exist.
8 Keep your car under control
at all times. and don't drive "60' in
"30s zone.
.. Check your lights, your tires,
your engine and yourself
10. II you drive, don't drink II
you drink. don't drive.
When you think about safety, you
think about your future.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

lures Of me Is the new Bine
Crosby hit. RAEthm on the River.
According b critics It is entertain
ment that ean BE enjoyed hy every
member Of the family The manage
ment Of the Reese Theatre announ-
ces "a a complete weekly program
that may be found ia this newspaper
that 'Rhythln on the River" is listed
for showing on Monday and Tues
day November IS aud 10.
number ef asher hits grace this
all holiday proc ana and its worth
anybody's time to compare this un-
usual bevy Of holiday hits.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

thcr, A. \. Adkins
The Kings Servants Sunday
school class VIII meet at the home
Of Mrs. John Penniwell on Wedues-
dav night, November 20.
The Woman's Society Of Christian
Service met "a the Sunday school
room on Thursday evening Of last
week. The program was carried out
as Thanksgiving one. Delicious re-
freshments were served and enjoy
eA by ALL
Mrs. TAFT has returned after spen-
ding some time with her daughter,
Mrs Charlie Taylor in New Jersey.