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Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-02-07
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went smoothly on Monday after
noon. Cholly tuned in from the
apartment and marveled at Rom
any's Celeste. Her voice was low
and musical, as different from the
average run of cut and dried dra-
matte school voices as day from
night.
Any one hearing Romany Halle
once would never forget her. Sem
timental little Charlotte wiped
tears of happiness from her eyes
She was just as happy as though
it were all happening to herself.
Trotter was relieved that appar-
emily Myra had made up her mind
to eat dirt as gracefully as posi-
BILE. She ignored Romany as
though she were mud under her
feet, however, which was just as
we'll. Romany took the same tao
tics with her. It was business, and
that was that.
Other members of the cast were
smart enough to pretend to ignore
the Noyes-Haile feud. But they
were secretly enjoying it. Jane
Marters smile and gaiety helped to
tighten the situation in the studio.
A place could never be like a
morgue for long with Jane around.
From the broadcast, Myra went
into the press department. There
were a Few things she meant to
find out. She sought Joe Telling.
Come downstairs and I'll buy
you a highball, Joey" she offered
smiling. Its time for you to go
anyway, isn't it,"
Yeah" He got up. And a little
drink won't do us any harm"
Joe was pretty sure he knew
why Myra was so nice to him. But
it didn't worry him much. Myra
waited until they were having their
second highball before she came to
the point.
Joey" She looked UP then. Tell
ne something. Will you?"
Maybe" he grinned. Shoot"
How come the press department
let Romany Halle run for the t.--1-
vision title ?"
"Anv one can join up" shrugged
Joe. What's press got to do Wa
IL"
We'll, you certainly must be
spending z lot of money on her.
That life-size picture in color i'll
the lobby certainly cost a pretty
penny. And she isn't an Interstate
Artist. r don't get it."
You can do lot of things when
you've got the dough-"
II get it," Myra pursed her red
lips thoughtfully. "She is footing
the bills"
Joe shrugged, grinning again.
II amt a sayin'."
Myra leaned toward him.
"Well, I've got something to tell
you, Joe" Her eyes narrowed
Komany Halle hasn't got a dime!
All this heiress business is bare
faced lie. Now what do you think
of that? ?"
go on" Joe motioned for an
other highball. She's that rich
Harlowe woman's niece, isn't she p
"She's one of a large flock Of
nieces and nephews, aunts, .uncles
and cousins" Myra smiled slyly
1T so happens I've got the
straight goods. My n,E7 &cy 2rieno
was born and broug3-t t. ii the
same town."
Telling pricked p his ears.
$50! Yeah, 60 Gil.
THAT girls father and mother
live in a little dump down IN Lee.
vile, Indiana, and they hardly
know where their next meal is COM
ing from. The clothes she's showing
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-02-07
SYNOPSIS
THE CHARACTERS:

THE CHARACTERS:
ROMANY HALLE, vino wants to be a
radio star.
CHOLLY O'NEIL. her pal. who plays
IN music store.
BRENT NELSON. successful young
announcer. in love with Romany.
DOVER HAYWORTH. wealthy scion.
in love with Cholly.
NYRA MOVES. famous radio star and
eN-iianCce of Brent.
TERRY O'ROURKE. a singer who had
been engaged to Cho!ly.
BANTER TREE. u continuity writer
without job.
YESTERDAY: Cholly is taken back
when she runs into Terry at a night
club with Myra Noyes.
Evening star., 1940-04-07


struction of many Washington edi-
fees, including the Mckinley High
School, Palais Royal department
store, the Masonic, and Eastern
Star Home and several large apart
ment houses.
Was President of Firm.
During the last several years he
was president of the firm bearing
his name. Since retiring he had
been director of the Masonic En-
ployment Bureau here.
Mr.. Poynton was active in Masonic
affairs. He was a past grand COM
mander of Masons for the District
of Columbia and was also a past
master of Pentalpha Lodge, No.
%, past commander of Washington
Commandery, No. l; past patron of
Naomi Chapter, No. 8, Order of the
Eastern Star: past grand patron of
the Order of the Eastern Star for
the District and past monarch
Of Kallipolis Grotto.
He was a member of the Episcopal
Church of the Ascension.
Funeral Rites Tomorrow.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Hattie Knapp Poynton; two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Roy M. Boyd of Philadel-
phia, Pa, and Mrs. Charlotte Whis-
pei of Avenal. Calf: a son, Edward
A. Poynton of Washington, and four
brothers, John, Max, Jim and Harry
Poynton. a of this city.
Masonic funeral rites will be per-
formed at 80 pm. tomorrow at the
Hines funeral home, 2901 14th street
NV. Canon Raymond l.. Woolven
of the Washington Cathedral will
conduct the church service Burial
will be in Rock Greek Cemetery.
Evening star., 1940-04-07
Lewis Announces Drive
To Unionize Ford Plants
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
DETROIT, April 6.-John l..
Lewis, head of the Congress of In
dustrial Organizations, here for an
address in connection with the u A.
VIC. I. o. campaign for the Gen.
eral Motors employees bargaining
election, said today that the next
unionization drive would be aimed
at the Ford factory.
"The issue at the Ford factory"
Mr.. Lewis said in an interview, will
never be settled until Mr.. Henry
Ford recognizes common sense COL
lective bargaining"
Concerning his recent hint that
he might organize a third political
party, Mr.. Lewis said that before
attempting such a course he would
wait until after the Democratic
and Republican national conven-
tions.
Evening star., 1940-04-07
Coast Guard Ship Reaches
Stricken British Steamer
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
The Coast Guard said last night
that the cutter Spencer had reached
the British freighter King Edward,
which had sent out an SOS call
after losing its rudder about $50
miles off the Azores.
officials said Comdr. Frederick
Zeusler of the Spencer had sent
word that he had a line to the
stern of the King Edward, with the
J cutter acting as a rudder for the
disabled ship. 1t was reported here
that tug had left a Canadian port
for the position given by the British
vessel.
The Spencer, a 327-foot ship car
rying 110 officers and men, has been
on weather duty in the Atlantic.
It made run of about 400 miles to
the King Edward.
Evening star., 1940-04-07
Gen. Sung, North China
Chief in 1887, Dead
By the Associated Press.


CHUNGKING, April 6.-Gen
Sung Cheh-yuan, SIS, Chinese mill
tary and political chief in North
China at the outbreak of hostilities
with Japan in July, 1887, died April
at Kuanhsien, Szechwan Province.
Gen. Sung, who originally rose to
power in North China under Chris
tian" Gen. Feng Yu-hsiang, headed
a semi-autonomous council govern
ing Hopei and Chahar Provinces
until the fighting in North China
spread into a full-hedged war. He
then threw his full support to
Chang Kai-shek, continuing in ac-
tive military service until illness
forced his retirement last year.
He is survived by his widow, six
daughters and son.
Evening star., 1940-04-07

and S a r a h
Holmes Poynton.
He was gradu-
ated from the
old Washington
High School in
1888, and for
some years was
a deputy build
ing inspector for
the District.
In 1905 Mr..
Poynton entered
t h e building
business, retir-
ing two years
ago. He had a
hand in the c0n-
Evening star., 1940-04-07
Montgomery Brush Fires
Endanqer Several Homes

Several houses in the Silver
Spring area were endangered yes
terday as brush fires kept Mont
gomery firemen busy.
Famed by high winds, the flames
burned over the Caroline v. Clark
estate on the Colesville pike near
the Indian Spring Club. The fire
was one of 10 field fires which the
Silver Spring department extin-
guished.
A 50-acre wood and field fire at
Beach drive and Capitol View road
in Rock Creek Park was fought for
several hours by the Bethesda,
Chevy Chase and Kensington de-
partments before it was extin-
guished.
Rockville reported three wood
fires; Chevy Chase, three brush
fires: Bethesda, seven, and Takoma
Park, one.
Evening star., 1940-04-07
Arthur N. Poynton,
Retired Builder,
Dies al Home Here
D. c. Native Was Active
In Masonic Affairs;
Funeral Tomorrow

Arthur M. Poynton, 10, retired
builder and prominent Mason, died
Friday at his home, 4019 Fifth street
NV. He had been i'll 10 months.
A native of Washington, Mr.. Poyn-
ton was the son of the late James
Evening star., 1940-04-07

Game is being inoculated in
Tanganyika to stop the spread OF
disease.
Evening star., 1940-04-07

Famous for the smooth
creaminess Of their CEN
tiers, made with 1919 pure
creamery butter. Rich
dark chocolate coatings.
Made fresh daily.
Evening star., 1940-04-07

Takes fifteen 2h By
2i7.tnch pictures from
one roll OF hlm. A
candid.type, with eye
level finder. Gets clear,
sharp pictures.
Evening star., 1940-04-14

Perhaps the keys were not on his
desk after all. Perhaps he was hunt
ing for them.
Five minutes later she saw the
night watchman enter the store.
Chris had told her he made his
rounds every half hour. But what
could Chris be doing In there all
that time?
She rolled down the window to get
more air and as she did so the figure
Of the old man came running across
the street, crying.
Were you with Mr.. Christopher,
Miss?"
She knew by the expression on
his wrinkled face that something
terrible had happened. Without
knowing how she did so she opened
the door Of the car and jumped out.
Eyes. What Is it,"
Hes been shot," the old man told
her but she did not wait to hear any
more
Sobbing, "Oh, Chris, Chris, dar-
ling!," she was running into the
store needless of his warning, BE
careful! They may still be in there.
I've phoned for the police"
Gail waited for nothing. BY the
time the siren came screaming
around the corner she was kneeling
beside Chris.
Wild eyed she looked up into the
face Of police officer.
who are you?" he inquired. "And
what are you doing here?">
Too frantic to answer she cried,
"Oh thank heaven he isn't dead!
We must get him to hospital at
once"
"Just a moment" he snapped.
Answer my questions"
II was waiting for him In the car
across the street. The night watch
man can tell you that we only stop
ped so he coud get his keys"
Name, please" he insisted.
Gail Meadows" she replied
automatically.
It seemed an eternity before the
ambulance arrived. Meantime Chris
had begun to show signs of return
ing consciousness and the police
had discovered the keys to the safe
his own keys-lying upon the
floor.
Looks like he was trying to
open 1t when somebody took shot
at him." they deducted.
But why should any one shoot
Evening star., 1940-04-14
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<HUVIDA HURST
WVIDA HURST

Gail Meadows for ive years sympa-
thized with her mother in the elder
woman's bitterness over the unjust i'm
prisonment and consequent death Of
stantial evidence. for. the theft Of an
emerald ring from his long time en-
behind an intensely loyal wife, deter
mined to exonerate his name.
The long anticipated chance came
when Gail obtained q lob, under the
name. in the Reid Jexeiry Store But But
crime led nowhers and % G GAN 'sfssIolS ceftainis
hadn't counted on falling in love with
handsome Christopher Reid, John
KEGS A, $50 son .xn..,.d Avn. u..s.
horrified and eventually GAN sent Chris
away tearfully telling him. they
The tragic story Of her, father: But
ness, relented. II Chris didn't object
after learning the truth, she wouldn't
stand IN the way of Calls happiness.
And Chris stoutly asserted 1t made no
sisted. however: that John Reid know
ter, and Chris reluctantly promised to
tell his father. Annals bitterness re-
.ufned .ir, when she saw Calls high
But John Reid steadfastly opposed
the marriage and when Gail was dis
CHARGED. Chris determinedly walked out
on his father to seek his fortune else
where Gail reflected his joyful mood
despite her missivines for their imme-
date futures and took him home with
her She announced to her mother
and Aunt Belle that they will be mar
Gail and Chris went to the Windsor
to dance and dine to celebrate their en-
gagement. Afterward Chris stopped
at the Reid store to pick up his KEYS,
desk
Evening star., 1940-04-14
Mines Bureau Offers
Three FeIIowships

Through cooperation with the
University of Maryland, the Bureau
OF Mines, Interior Department, is
Offering three fellowships for post
graduate work and research during
the 1940-4l academic year.
The holders of the fellowships will
become candidates for the degree of
doctor of philosophy it was an
nounced, and will devote half their
time under the direction of Bureau
OF Mines specialist at its experiment
station at College Park.
One of the fellowships will be
assigned to research in the metal
lurgical division. a second in the
non-metals division and the other in
the coal division of the Bureau of
Mines. In addition, Maryland Uni
versity is offering two graduate fell
lowships in chemical engineering to
each of the fellowship holders.
These will pay $500 each in addition
to remission of tuition fees.
Evening star., 1940-04-14

him7 It's his own fathers store, /"
Gail demanded.
She hated them for the slances
they exchanged.
Maybe some one had orders from
the boss" one Of them said. Maybe
they didn't know who he was"
He went to the telephone and
dialed the number the watchman
gave him, saying. THE first thing
to do is notify Mr.. Reid"
Let me talk to him." she plead
ed. But he replied, "You can do
that later. This Is serious .busi-
ness. Hello, Mr.. John Reid? Your
son has just been shot, Mr.. Reid,
while trying to open the safe in
your store"
Historically Gail pushed him
aside.
Mr.. Reid, this is Gail Meadows,
! was with Chris waiting for him
IN the car across the street. He
had forgotten his keys and came
back tc get them because he didn't
want you to know he had been 80
careless"
His reply cut like q whip.
II don't know" she faltered. Hes
unconscious. There's q bullet hole
through his coat on the right side. 4"
Take him to the hospital" he
directed. I'll meet you there"
Not until then did she begin to
realize the implications Of her own
presence. That John Reid thought
the worst was obvious. Neverthe-
less she refused to leave Chris, who
was mumbling something about a
blond woman. Calls heart stood
still. Did Chris know what he was
saying?
Chris, darling. did you see who
shot you?"
1T was a woman" he mumbled.
"A blond woman wearing a heavy
VEIL, Look, Gail, don't tell nv ia
ther about this. He'll never for
give me-"
She tried to explain that he
meant his father would not forgive
him for forgetting his keys but
the police oficer riding with them
IN the ambulance chose a different
Interpretation. He persisted in re-
garding both of them with sus-
picion even after his conversation
with John Reid, who reached the
hospital just after his son had been
wheeled into the operating room.
my son Is a member Of the firm, "
he said stonily. He had a perfect
right to use his keys to the safe
at any time. He must have been
Evening star., 1940-04-14
shot BY some one who was hiding
n, kha sfapa -

shot BY some one who was hiding
In the store"
do you believe this story about 1t
being a blond woman?" the oflcer
demanded.
why wouldn't believe IT." John
Reid snapped. Suddenly his wor-
ried eyes blazed. MY God!" he
cried. 1T was q blond woman who
was connected with the emerald.
Did Christopher say it was q blond?"
"A blond woman in a heavy veil,"
the officer explained, with a look Of
patient skepticism. "Now see here,
Mr.. Reid, We know you are anxious
to protect your boy, but this is the
law. Just what would blond
woman wearing a heavy veil be
doing In your jewelry store at q
quarter to in the morning?"
TITS your business to find out"
John Reid retorted.
Gail, who had not expected him
to speak to her, was sitting in the
Evening star., 1940-04-14

room shivering with apprehension.
But she had made up her mind, no
matter how she was treated, to be
present when Chris returned from
the operating room.
DO you know this young lady?"
the officer continued.
Gail caught her breath. John
Reid knew her real name and as
the daughter of Robert Trenton she
would undoubtedly be held for ques-
tioning.
The reporters would rake up the
old story about her father and the
resultant publicity would mean that
she could never marry Chris.
John Reid held her fate In his
hands and he was too shrewd not
to know 1t. But after q seconds
hesitation he said coldly: Certainly
I know her. Miss Meadows is an
employe at the store. She also
happens to be the daughter Of an
old friend"
(To be continued)
Evening star., 1940-04-14
Chapter 27.

Chris parked his car across the
street from the store and waited un-
til the night watchman appeared
from the building next door. Gail
watched as the old man recognizing
Chris touched his cap.
He laughed at something Chris
said. Funny, she thought content
edly, how every one loves him. It's
because he always has a smile and
a kind word for every one.
The watchman let Chris in and
continued on his rounds and the
girl in the car put her head against
the back of the seat and closed her
eyes. She felt intoxicated with hap
piness and was grateful for a chance
to relax. Afterward she suspected
that she must have fallen asleep.
The clock on the dashboard indi-
Gated that it was a quarter to one
but when she looked again it was 10
minutes after.
1t was certainly taking Chris a
long time, she decided, yawnii.g
Evening star., 1940-04-14
NEWS OF THE MOTORING WORLD
Advisory Board Club the American Automobile
Association Has Important Place in Traffic Affairs

Trust Co., and treasurer, Of the
American Automobile Association.
Washington I. Cleveland Is man
ager OF the club.
Recently in this column we re-
viewed the work of the Traffic Ad-
vistory Council, formed by the
District Commissioners. and the
Keystone Automobile Club Advisory
Board. The A. A. A. Advisory Board
here functions along the same lines.
While separate, the three groups
at all times conduct their work in
the spirit of friendly cooperation
IN the interest OF a better WASH
ington.
Evening star., 1940-04-14
School for Secretaries
To Hold Trial Test

The Mount Pleasant School for
Secretaries will sponsor a trial ex-
animation for its students and others
planning to take the civil service
examinations for editorial clerks
and principal editorial clerks at the
school Tuesday and Wednesday at
7p.m.
Material for the trial test, accord
ing to H. Hill, managing director OF
the school, has been prepared by a
former employe of the examining
division. The examination will be
given in two parts. he said. with a
total of seven hours. Subjects cov-
cred will be copy editing. proof
reading, practical questions in
manuscript preparation, abstracting
and indexing.
Evening star., 1940-04-14
TruveI Thrift Course
To Open Wednesday

An American travel course on
Where to Go, What to See and
How to Stretch Those Travel DOL
lars" will begin at the Young Wom-
ems Christian Association, Seven
teenth and K streets NV, at 8 pm.
Wednesday.
The classes, which will meet each
Wednesday evening through May
o. will be taught by Frances Fox,
who returned last month from an
eight-month tour of North America
Emphasis will be placed on saving
time and money and seeing more.
Evening star., 1940-04-14
10000 Pupils to March
In Boy Petrol Parade

The annual parade Of the School
Boy Patrols will be held Saturday.
May II. according to Washington I.
Cleveland, manager OF the District
OF Columbia Motor Club of the
American Automobile Association.
Some 10000 children will be in the
line OF march on Constitution ave-
nue. and will be reviewed by Gov
ercnment officials and civic leaders.
Prizes will be offered for the best
floats, slogans and drill teams.
Evening star., 1940-04-14
French Educator to Speok

Prof. Henri Focillon of the COL
lege de France. currently visiting
professor at Yale University, will
give an illustrated lecture in French
on "Goya to Daumier," Thursday
night, beginning at $50 o'clock, in
the Phillips Memorial Gallery, 1900
Twenty first street NV.
Evening star., 1940-04-14
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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-02
NAVIGATION
PROGRAM IS
PUT FORWARD
Senate Committee Acts in
Face Of Opposition
of Roosevelt

WASHINGTON, April :. The
Senate Commerce Committee has
recommended 1921 O9O,15O for the
navigation and development pro-
gram to begin July l and extend
over seven years.
Among the larger projects includ-
ed will be the Wrangell NarroWs
improvement to cost $2731 900.
Chairman Bailey said the vote on
the bill was u to and the ac-
ton was taken despite the remin-
der that President Roosevelt in
Dictated he would veto any legiS-
lation this session authorizing either
navigation or flood control projects.
Chairman Bailey said the bill is
confined strictly to navigation pro-
jects" and other work but will not
be taken up until the House acts
on, flood control legislation now
before it.
The Committee bill carries no
funds, and if enacted would sim
ply make the projects authorized,
eligible to future appropriations.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-02
GOOD VOTE
BEING CAST
HERE TODAY
Total at 3 O Clock Check Is
8OO-PoIIs Open Un-
I'll 7 Tonight

A fairly heavy vote was being cast
in Juneau's Municipal election to-
day
A check by The Empire at 3 o.
clock showed 400 votes had been cast
in the First Precinct, 200 in the Sec
ond and 200 in the Third. This to-
tai of 800 compares with 1884 cast
year ago when the polls closed.
1t is expected that today's total
will be very nearly that by Z o.
clock closing time.
Good weather and interest in the
Mayoralty, School Board and time
change questions are credited for
the turnout.
Opposing candidates for Mayor
are Harry l. Lucas and Edmund j.
Krause Four candidates are seek
ing three Council positions. Those
in the race are Ralph Beistline, Har-
ry Lea, G. Emil Krause and Floyd
Fagerson.
The time question is whether Jul
neau should change its clocks per-
manently to Pacific Standard Time
by advancing them one hour.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-04-02
ENGINEER TRUITT
FLIES IN TODAY

James Truitt, Jr., son of Attorney
General Truitt, and engineer with
the U. S. Engineers, flew to Ju-
neau from Skagway this morning
enroute to Sitka in connection with
War Department harbor improve
mentS.
Truitt said flood control and har-
Dor improvement work at Skagway
is progressing well and the project
should be completed in June, en-
bracing a dixie along the west bank
of the Skagway River from the
highway to the waterfront, and con-
struction of an 1900 foot sheerwall-
breakwater in the harbor to divert
detritus from wharves.
Sailing CT the Northland tonight
for Sitka, Truitt will institute work
on clearing distractions in the Sitka
harbor and will return here in a
few days before going south to his
Seattle offices.