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The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-24
FAIRBANKS
 WOMAN HERE FOR VISIT
 WITH MRS. H. HARRINGTON

Mrs. Dorothy O'Keefe, prominent pioneer Fairbanks resident, arrived in Wrangell the first of the week to renew a friendship of many years standing with Mrs. Hill Harrington and take a trip up the Stikine be- fore continuing on south. Mrs. o. Keefe and Mrs. Harrington were frIepds in Daws0n yearm aga.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-24
P0TLATCH STORY WILL BE TOLD OVER KINY
 AT 9:15 TONIGHT

Wrangelps Potlatch will be des- cribed to the world tonight by ra- dio when Harry Sperling, Admins tratfve Assistant, U. S. Forest Ser vice goes on the air over station KINY at 9:15 tonight in Juneau for talk on the Potlatch.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-24
FRENCH TOWN REPORTED STREWN WITH DEAD

LONDON, May 24-Red Cross worker Alan Roger said today that Abbeyille, French channel town was razed and shattered, the streets strewn with dead, burying women and children" He said the
 Continued op page four)
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-24
Last Day Of School

Wrangell's young America looked forward to three months of summer vacation today as they received their report cards at school at 1 o'clock this afternoon and were through with classes.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-24
YOUNG BRADFORD HOME

Curtis Bradford, son of MT. and Mrs. z. M. Bradford, returned home the fore part of the week to be with his parents during the summer. He has been attending school in the States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-24
* * * < * < * * !
 HAPPY BIRTHDAY l

sF N k k H & % N 2 The Sentinel extends best birth lay wishes to the following:
 Alvin Ritchie, Sr., May 24.
 Mrs. Pat Moore, May 25.
 Jack Urata, May 26. Mrs. 0rrie Harris, May 26.
 Mrs. HiIia Pru&si, May 39.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-22
4-H and Home Dem
OnStratiOn Winners

The Al Club and Home Demonstra
| ions at the Colt Show this year. The
| winners are as follows:
Sewing Box--Marguerite Braddock
| first; Idola Hinkle, second.
Cotton School Dress, Class MARY
| Inez Taylor, first; Christine McCool
| second.
Smock-Mary Inez Taylor, first.
Apron--Emily. Grace Thomas, first;
Marguerite Braddock, second.
Club Uniform-Katherine McCreary
first.
School Dress, Glass II-Grace Brown,
first.
Window Curtains-Elouise Mcbride
first.
Refinished Furniture-virginia Pres
ley, first.
Eggs-Wilburn Grace, Jr., first; Eve
Blake, second.
All Garden Canning Exhibit Be-
thesda Club, first.
Home Grounds Identification Records
Matilda Mcclellan, first; Christine Nc
Cool, second.
Garden Contest Records-Rathell Nc
Lellan, first.
Best Girls Record Book-Christine
McCool, first; Margery Norwood, second.
Club with largest per cent of records
up p-to-date-Bethesd first.
Handicraft-Clifford Burcham, first;
Walter Ware, second; Edwin Ellison,
third.
Best Boys Record Book-Harry Stew
art, first; Walter Ware, second; Cliff
ford Burcham, third.
Corn-Joe Braddock, Jr., first; Otho
Kelly Byrd, second; Martin Hoskins,
third.
Best trio of birds, any standard breed,
White Wyondottes-Eve Blake, first;
Clay Wilkes, second
Best trio of White Rocks-Wilburn
Grace, Jr.
Crocheted Rug-Mrs. Maggie Brown.
first; Mrs. J. ]. McMorrough, second.
Braided Rugs-Mrs. r. A. Grantham,
second.
Hooked Rug-Mrs. Glen McNeer, first.
Porch Contest-Mrs. 7. A. Barrentine.
Cotton House Dress-Mrs. w. E.
Grace, first Mrs. Grady Edwards, second.
Wash Street Dress-Mrs. Alma Will
Hanson, first; Mrs. Frank Davis, second.
Girls Wash Dress-Mrs. Grady Ed
wards, first; Mrs. Jeff Browning, second.
Canned Products, Best three vegetables
Mrs. T. A. Barrentine, first; Mrs. Britt
Herrin, second.
Best three fruits-Mrs. Glen McNeer,
first; Mrs. w. E. Grace, second.
Best three preserves-Mrs. T. A. Bar
rentine, first Mrs. w. E. Grace, second.
Best three pickle-Mrs. Britt Herrin,
first MRS. T. A. Barentine, second.
Best three meats-Mrs. 7. A. Barren
tine, first.
Best five-jar exhibit of fruits and
| vegetables-Mrs.. w. E. Grace, first; Mrs.
| H. C. Wilkes, second.
Best Home Dem. Secretary's Record
Book-Lexington Club. first; Howard
Club, second.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-22

]. E. McRae and family. They also plan
to visit in Coffeeville while vacation
dates are being enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Shackelford were
visitors in Yazoo City Sunday.
Miss Myra Phillips Huffstatler is
home from Jackson for a few days.
C. W. Carr was carried home from
the hospital Monday afternoon after 6
minor operation undergone the past
week. Friends are glad to hear of his
rapid convalescence.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Reid are in Belzon
where Mr.. Reid has resumed his work il
the Sheriff's office following an automo
bile accident several weeks ago.
J. G. Herbert, Jr. was up from Yazot
City for the week end. He expects t,
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-22
LOCALS

Mrs. Cornelia Dyer of Jackson, is
spending vacation dates here with her
mother, Mrs. Fannie Dyer and sister
Mrs. Maude Rose.
"Sonny" Hamrick of Greenwood, was
guest of Penelope and Banks Shepherd
last Friday and took in the Colt Show
Friends will be glad to learn that
j. Murrell McRae is recovering nicely
from minor operation undergone al
the Baptist Hospital in Jackson. Mrs
McRae who has been with him, came
home for a short visit Sunday.
Miss Grace Powell of Mt. Olive, il
an attractive guest of Miss Jean McRat
this week.
DR.. and Mrs. F. L. Bott were visitor.
to Holmes County Park last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Criss and children
of Yazoo City, spent Sunday here with
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-22

be Joined in Yazoo City around Septem-
Der / by Mrs. Herbert and little Mary
Lynn.
William Seitz of Starkville, joined
Mrs. Seitz Sunday on a visit in the
home of her mother, Mrs. r. w. Gull
ledge.
Miss Elmer Heffner of the Hooker In
surance Agency, is enjoying vacation
dates this week. Mrs. Marion Steele is
substituting for her during her absence
Mrs. Sessions Povall has Joined the
busy forces Of the Lewis Grocer Co
office here, starting her duties Mon
day morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Workman Of
Nashville, and Mr.. and Mrs. Morris
Lewis, Jr., of Indianola were Sunday
guests at Faymorcele.
Continued on Page 81
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-22
House Keeping Aid
AT Community House
PAGE THREE

The Housekeeping Aid project that
has made headquarters ct Rathell Dry
Goods Co the past year, is now located
in Wilson's Community House, moving
the past week. Miss Lillian Rathell is
the supervisor Of the work. These
ladies ON the project are making many
useful articles for homes out Of dis
carded materials and lots Of things that
are thrown away. A visit to their head
/ quarters each week reveals many in
teresting creations.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-22
Henry-Privette

The engagement and approaching we'd
ding of Miss Carl Henry to Mr.. John
Murphy Privette is announced today by
her mother, Mrs. A. J. Henry Of Ebe-
nezer. The wedding will take place at
Ebenezer Methodist church, August %
with the Rev. w. C. Newman Of Indian
ola, officiating. After brief wedding
trip, the couple will return to Woods
i Junior College, Mathiston, where both
are members of the faculty.
This announcement is Of much in
terest to friends in Holmes county al
the bride-elect numbers many friends
formed during her residence at Ebeneze
when her father, the late lamented Rev
A. J. Henry served as pastor of thu
Methodist church in that community
| Her mother makes her home with Mr.
and Mrs. X. d. Henry at Ebenezer.
| Best wishes of all friends have beer
extended the young couple who ar
prominently identified in educationa
circles of Mississippi.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-22
Social and General
, + = + + + + + + !. + + + = !,
HOSPITALITIES

Miss Edna Herman, popular bride-to-
be, was complimented with lovely
party at the attractive apartment of
Mrs. David Miles on Tuesday evening
when Miss Dorothy McBee and Miss Ag-
mes Pickens were joint hostesses with
Mrs. Miles. A pink, green and white
color scheme was beautifully carried
out in every detail of decoration and re-
freshments. White asters and pink
roses we're effectively arranged through
out the rooms, the chair of the honoree
being designated by pink tulle bow,
Into golden Memory Recipe book went
the autographed favorite recipes of each
guest that will be treasured through the
years by Miss Herman. Pink and
white ice cream in bell form with pink
black cake bearing white valley lilies
and pink and green mints were served
the seventytwo guests, who came be-
tween the hours of 1880 and $3.50 O'Clock.
Miniature golden wedding bells tied with
white satin ribbons were the souvenirs
and the honoree was presented individ-
ual wedding gifts by the three hostesses.
Out of town guests noted were Mrs. Jac-
ques Levy, of yicksburg, Miss Sadie Nc
knight, Batesville and Miss Sarah Ap-
plebaum of New Orleans, and Mrs. E. H.
McRae of Harrison, Arkansas; Mrs.
Henry McGee, Mrs. Frank Gwin, Tchula,
Mrs. Cornelia Dyer, Jackson, and Mrs.
Charlie Kahn, of Morgan City, La.
Mrs. Denton Rosamond entertained
the members Of her West Bridge Club at
her home in North Lexington on We'd
nesday afternoon, the only substitute
har Jonr pairhhar
Tate. Mrs. c. J. Steen and Mrs. A. I.
Campbell were the prize winners. Miss
Kathleen Brock, bride-elect, was pre-
sented beautiful lace table CLOTH De-
lightful refreshments were enjoyed at
the last hour of the afternoon
Martha Lee Hoff, attractive little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Hoff was
happy hostess on Thursday afternoon
when thirty boys and girls Joined her in
celebration of her fourth birthday. The
usual childhood games were entered into
with much enthusiasm. In the late af-
ternoon, the lovely pink and green birth
day cake and ice cream were served the
young folk who were given souvenirs of
pink and green packages of candies and
whistles. Martha 4 be received many
gifts.
Kathleen Wells of Greenwood, house
guest Of Camella Moore was honoree on
Friday night when a delightful lawn
party and hay ride was given by her hos
tess. Forty of the young set were the
happy guests. A picnic supper on the
lawn of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
H. Moore was an enjoyable feature of
the evening.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Jordan Of
Scobey and Mr.. and Mrs. Jason Jordan
Of Baltimore, Md, were Sunday guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Jordan and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Fincher, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bill Power, Miss Mary Frances
Fincher, Mrs. Ruth Margaret Williams
and children, Steve and Mary Lanelle,
are in Chicago this week at the Piggly
Wiggly convention.
Mrs. Fannie Dyer who has been visit
ing Jackson relatives is at home again.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-22

manner, at the home of her parents on
Westwood avenue. White hydrangeas
and pink roses were artistically arranged
in the pretty suite of rooms where the
guests assembled for the games in which
the prizes were won by Miss Agnes Pick
ems and Mrs. H. L. Nichols, Jr. Miss
Catherine Clark of Yazoo City was out
of town guest. Dainty refreshments
were served at the close of the games.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-22

Mrs. John Carrot Herbert entertained
the members of her Contract Club on
Tuesday evening in her usual gracious
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Clark of Canton
were Sunday visitors in the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Phelps.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-22

Continued on Page 81
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23
SIX REGIONAL
CONFERENCES
ARE ARRANGED

The first Of series of six regional
conferences to consider problems in
volved in building farm and home
program will be held at La Plata,
Maryland on Monday, February IL.
The locations and dates for others of
the series are: Salisbury, February
IA; Denton, February Is; Bel Air,
February 10; Frederick, February
FL; and, Cumberland, March IL.
Participating in each conference
will be leaders among farm men and
women and older youth, Land Use
Committeeman, representatives of
farm organizations, Extension Ser
vice of the University of Maryland,
and Federal agencies operating in CO.
operative programs.
Thes general theme of each confer
ence will be Building a Farm and
Home Program Through the Land
Use Approach" Following an ex-
PLANTATION of the purpose of the con-
ference by Director T. B. Symons of
the Extension Service, the represen-
tatives of the various agencies will
present what they consider the most
important problems of the farm and
home and how they believe the land
use program can help solve them.
After the most important problems
have been presented, attention will be
given to developing county programs
and methods for putting them into
practice.
Counties participating in the con-
ference at La Plata are Anne Arun-
del, Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges
and st. Mary's. Included in the Sal
isbury conference are Somerset, Wi
comico and Worcester counties. The
group meeting at Denton is compris-
ed of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent
Queen Anne's and Talbot counties.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23
WINDS PLAY HAVOC
WITH ONLEY BUILDING

Winds sweeping the Shore Wednes-
day, reached almost hurricane veloc-
ity at night-fall. About 800 P. NJ,
the building of R. G.. Evans, at On
ley, Va, was struck by the force Of
the gale and was completely wreck
ed.
The building, which was erected
about IL years ago, was about 40 #.
by. 100 #. over all and was of con-
crete block construction. The roof
was lifted off and the east wall COM
pletely torn down with damage result
ing to the other walls. The building
was well filled with feed. hay, flour
etc., at the time of the disaster.
In commenting on the damage done.
Mr.. Evans, who has been in business
about thirty years, was unable 70
give any definite figure. "Part At
the building can be salvaged," said
Mr.. Evans, "but it is almost q COM
plete loss" Work will commence en-
new building as soon as possible
and some changes in the plan will be
made.
The stock is being moved to the
Watson Building, the Old Exchange
Building and several other places in
Onley.
Mr.. Evans states that business will
be carried on with as little Interrupt
ton as possible and his office will be
located in the building of R. G. Evans
& Son, Onley.
Onancock and Tasley Fire Compan-
les were at the scene as it was fear
ed that fire might result from the
stove in the building. No damage
was done surrounding buildings.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23
''nnBGHT ERRAnT"
ESSe M Jack Mcdonald @@%%-

move at you in the stretch ride
Knight Errant out with the whip, to
the limit. If we can lick him at a
mile and an eighth today we can do
it at mile and quarter next week. !"
Slim left the paddock and started
for the box to join Heather, hurry
ing, for the horses were nearing the
starting gate.
The field left the gate in perfect
alignment and, as usual, Knight Err
rants blazing early speed took him to
the front. Neck and neck for an
eighth of mile up the stretch, they
matched stride for stride, Knight Err
rant, neck in front refusing to sur
render an inch of ground to the big
horse.
Dolan, crouched low, his head on
Comanche's neck, sensed he was beat
en-. He refined Comanche over toward
the rail where Knight Errant was saw
ing ground. In a moment Dolan had
Comanche locked against Knight Err
rants flanks.
"Comanche! That big tramp! Look
at him! He's stealing a free ride on
Knight Grants flanks!"
It was Snapper, grooming down by
the rail.
Standing IL hands inches, and
towering over Knight Errant, Co.
manche leaned his 1,500 pounds heav-
lily on Heather's horse.
In spite of the lugging-in tactics
of his equine elephant rival which he
had once served as a lowly worlxhorse
Knight Errant shouldered this extra
burden and hung on with the cour-
age of a bulldog down the final
eighth mile of the grueling distance
battle.
They Numbered toward the wire
Just stride from the finish line
Knight Errant, his liquid eyes afire
with rage at being showed around by
the bigger horse, turned his head and
sank his teeth savagely into Co.
manche'S neck.
The vast crowd roared it's disap-
prevail. Nearly half the fans clutch
ed Comanche tickets in their hands.
Because Knight Errant turned his
head at the wire the finish was close,
and over on the odds-bard the word
PHOTO" was flashed in red lights
to indicate picture would be neces
sary to determine the winner.
Slim was tense.
"There's going to be troubled" he
told Heather instantly after the two
horses crossed the wire. And he
headed excitedly for the judges
stand.
"What happened?" Heather asked
Edith, bewilderedly, as Slim left.
81 believe your horse savaged
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23

mine," Edith replied softly, yet ac-
cusingly.
Heather was on her feet, flushing
with indignation.
"Comanche was the one that start
ed it! He ruined Knight Grants
chance!"
"Chance ?" queried Edith softly. AS
if to say: "What chance would that
little trouble maker have against my
Comanche in the first place?"
Edith maintained her famous Ash
leigh poise, outwardly. She might
not have, had she seen what was hap
pening on the track. For Comanche,
unseen by his mistress, was the VIC
tim of another fit of maniacal fury
on Knight Grants part.
AS soon as the two horses were I'M
saddled in front of the judges stand,
knight Errant broke loose from his
groom and kicked Comanche with
both rear feet.
The two jockeys had unaddled hur-
riedly and carried their tack to the
weighing in scales. At Dolan's heels
was "Davey" Jones, Knight Grants
rider, in a race to be first to get the
judges ears with his version Of the
crowding and savaging incident.
There was furry in the stand,
while outside fans were bowling for
a disqualification, though no two per-
sons seemed to have the same version
of just what happened.
The camera had shown Knight Err
rant winner by comfortable nose.
But over the loud speaker came the
judges decision:
"Your attention, please. The stew
ards have ordered Knight Errant and
Comanche both disqualified for fouls
and placed them last in the order of
finish"
The crowd moaned gustily.
"Boy, what a day for a stooper!"
Snapper said, gleefully, edging up to
Slim.
Snapper was speaking in the race
track vernacular. Shoppers go around
spotting cashable mutuel tickets
thrown away by careless betters.
"a Shoppers paradise, I call it'll"
Snapper reiterated as he spotted a
good ticket beneath him and put his
foot over it, looking around warily.
But Slim was not needing Snap
per. He was silently rejoicing over
Knight at last running back to his
ancestry. He was the better horse
Of the two, as the race was run today.
A Judge came to the outside. rail
ing of the pagoda and motioned Slim
to the stand.
Were ruling Knight Errant off
the track for the remainder of the
meeting for savaging another horse"
the Judge told him. Slim stood stun
ned.
The Judge handed Slim a typed
statement of the stewards lewiston,
copies Of which were about to be re-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23
WORCESTER DEMOCRAT POCOMOKE CITY, MARYLAND
leased to the waiting press. Slim

leased to the waiting press. Slim
read:
For savaging Comanche during
the running of the sixth race today,
the further entry of Knight Errant,
owned by Miss Heather Mills, will be
refused for the balance of the meet
ing, by order of the stewards"
mol" Slim protested violently.
"You can't do this to Knight Errant!
The horse was provoked into it. Judge
this ruling isn't fair!'
Quickly Slim, realized he would
have to talk fast if Knight Errant
was to get his chance to stretch his
slim black legs to- victory in the big
handicap a week hence.
Judge, did you ever see Coronado
run?"
The gray haired officials eyes
frightened in memory. He answered
proudly:
"See him run! Why, saw Coro-
nado run all but one of his forty
seven stake races"
"Did you ever see him savage an
other horse?"
Coronado? Why he wouldn't do a
thing like that. He was a perfect
gentleman both on and off the turf. /"
cts Coronado's son you're barring
now judge. I've seen him run all his
races. It's the first time he's ever
been out of line.
"But will it be the last? That's
what have to think about. What
if he does it again in the big race ?"
The judge lapsed into a thoughtful
silence. Then he shook his head.
eff let your horse run in the big
race the Ashleigh stable is sure to
protest." he said.
Sims face lighted with unexpected
hope.
"Mrs. Ashleigh won't protest,
Judge. Edith wants to win the race,
sure, but not that way. And 1 can
prove it to your satisfaction"
"How?"
"I'll bring Mrs. Ashleigh up here
now"
Gall right, get her."
Continued next week
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23
Do You Long For The Good Old Days.?

The 'good old days" had much that
was quaint-and much that we
would laugh at today. Ask your
grandmother to tell you something
about the "good old days. about
a shopping trip, for instance.
She'll recall how she trudged to
the store with basket ofeggs. How
she traded them for barrel sugar
and whole-bean coffee. She can tell
you about Shiftless Joe who could
squirt ''tobaccy juice" 10 feet to the
sawdust box around the pot-bellied
stove and about the cat that slept
In the cracker barrel!
Would you want to buy the family
food from the old cracker-barrel
store?
Answer that question for yourself
next time someone tells you that adj
vertising is costing the American
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23

It is an excellent idea to plan your
baking before you start. Choose your
recipe, read it through carefully, I'M
derstand it clearly. Then collect all
the ingredients specified, and arrange
them in the order called for in the
recipe; assemble all the utensils need
ed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23

At Bel Air, Baltimore, Cecil and Har-
ford county representatives will gath
er. Carroll, Frederick, Howard
Montgomery and Washington coun-
ties will attend the Frederick con-
ferences. And, Allegany and Gar
rett counties are in the Cumberland
group. All conferences will continue
for one full day.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23

household millions of dollars q
year. Answer it with careful deliber.
alton, remembering that without
national distribution, made possible
by advertising, modern stores and
tested goods in sanitary packages
would no longer be sold. AS sure
as a cat slept in cracker barrel.
we'd be back in the "good old days.a
How about the cost Of advertis.
ing3 Actually advertising costs only
a small fraction, often only 1850
cent, on an article.
That, however, is not the way to
judge advertising cost. What of the
cost of advertising as long as the
goods we buy cost less? And it is q
fact that most of the pure, clean,
high-quality foods oftoday cost less
than the unbranded, doubtful-valne
goods of yesteryear:
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23

Stuffed with peppers, celery or an
chovies, olives may be served by them
selves or as a part of assorted hors
d'oeuvres" consisting of several diff
ferent relishes, such as radishes, slic-
ed liverwurst, cheese balls, etc.