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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-08
cRTTIcIZEs ARTICLE

Editor, The CltlZen:
Following is an excerpt from a
letter from Mrs. T. B. Kimber of
Akron, Ohio, to Mrs. Francis
Thayer Wood of The Little Shop
on Duval street and it speaks for
itself:
I'VE have thought of you and
Key West many times as we beat
our way about our town fighting
snow drifts and keeping tricky
balance on iced sidewalks. But
then you must have heard about
our indecent weather, even as we
have been reading reports of the
South. One paper reported the
other day that some parts of
Alaska were warmer than Miami
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-08
F1stI1Nc AT PRESENT is e

pecially good in Key West. There
are huge schools OF giant king
fish running wild into the reefs
from just off the Stream and
mackerel are also plentiful. The
very interesting run of very
small sailfish is about over and
the big fellows are starting to
be caught. The run of small sail
fish, fishing guides say, was un-
precedented for a good many
years. So many kingfish are
being caught that parties even
request taking the boat farther
out in the Stream and waiting
for the sailfish. rather than wear
out their backs and fingers from
hauling in the crashing smashing
kingfish. Then on the way back
in they get the itch for a few
more of such football tactics and
drop in closer to the reef before
making the run for home.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-08

The Citizen welcomes express
SiOnM of the views OF its read
era, but the editor reserves the
right to delete any items
which are considered libeIOus
or unwarranted. The writer's
should he fair and cOnfine the
letters 10 200 words, and write
ON one side OF the paper only.
signature OF the writer's must
accompany the letters and will
he published unless requested
otherwise.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-08
SOMETHING IS ExPEcTE,

SOMETHING IS EXPECTED
to grow out of this service. In
itial difficulties seem to be over
come and the service will be un-
derway shortly. Looking not
far ahead, Key West may expect
charter plane service to Miami,
which will undoubtedly develop
into regular trips, and then will
come Havana from Key West by
air. The jumping off" place of
America is not far off.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-08

THIS COLUMN is glad to give
you the information that this
week there will be an announce
ment- of commencement of sight
seeing and Fort Jefferson plane
service out of Key West. At the
Fort. overnight stay will be in
the nature of roughing it. One
must carry camp blankets on
which to sleep. However, you can
spend all day there, leaving early
in the morning and returning at
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-08

a worthwhile experience in it.
self.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
Circus tOAid
Children's
Hospital
List of Prominent
Patrons Is
Announced

A circus Is always popular among
grown-ups and children alike, and
Of particular interest to Washington
society is the news that the Chill
dren's Hospital is bringing to WASH
ington the Frank Wirth Indoor
Circus, which will perform for an
entire week beginning April Is at
the Riverside Stadium. The hos
pital is sponsoring the circus to
raise funds to meet an anticipated
deficit of $4,000.
Mrs. Charles Carroll Glover, jr.,
and the members Of her Patroness
Committee, have already obtained
the names of many distinguished
patrons and patronesses. The list
is headed by Mrs. Roosevelt and in
cludes Mrs. Cordell Hull, Mrs. Har-
Ian Fisk Stone, Mrs. Owen j.
Roberts, the Peruvian Ambassador,
Senor Don Manuel de Freyre Y San
tander; Mrs. Francis Biddle, wife
Of the solicitor general; Sonora de
Espil, wife of the Argentine Ambas-
sador: the Secretary of War and
Mrs. Harry H. Woodring, Senhora
de Martins, wife of the Brazilian
Ambassador; Nine. Horinouchi, wife
Of the Japanese Ambassador; Nine.
de Kaufman, wife of the Danish
Minister; Nine. Hassan, wife of the
Egyptian Minister; Nine. Brugg-
mann, wife of the Swiss Minister;
Nine. Hurban, wife OF the Minister
OF Czecho-Slovakia; Nine. Loudon,
wife of the Netherlands Minister;
the Charge d'Affaires of Germany
and Frau Thomson, the Counselor
OF the French Embassy, M. Jacques
Truelle, and a number of others out
standing in official and diplomatic
society.
Active at the circus headquarters
at 1853 Pennsylvania avenue are
Mrs. Frederick H. Brooke, Mrs.
Glover, Mrs. William ]. Flather, jr.;
Miss Anne-Carter Green, Miss Mary
Wilson and Miss Marcia Swope.
Rear Admiral David Foote Sellers,
q. S. NJ, is chairman of the gala
night performance which has been
designated for Tuesday night,
April 16. Orders for the gala night
tickets have been coming in daily
and both Mrs. Glover and Mrs.
Brooke, who is vice chairman of the
gala night performance, have been
swamped with the demands for
tickets with the arrival of each mail.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

Boncompangani, Mr.. and Mrs. Basil
w. Boteler, Miss Frances Brawner,
DR.. and Mrs. James A. Cahill, Mrs.
c. 3. Clothworthy, DR.. and Mrs.
Robert j. O'C. Coffey, Mrs. H. Mich
olson Cream, Mrs. David Dunigan,
Mrs. John Ryan Devereux, Mrs.
William Corcoran Eustic, Mrs.
George E. Y. Eyston, Miss Maria
Ewing, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry H.
Flather, DR.. and Mrs. j. A. Flynn,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Gwynn Gardiner,
jr.; Mrs. M. Louise Hamilton, Mrs.
Robert Whitney Imbrie, DR.. and
Mrs. Mario Julio, Mrs. L. A. john
son, DR.. and Mrs. Frank Jani, DR..
and Mrs. Charles K. Koones, DR..
and Mrs. Casimer Leibell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Irwin Laughlin, Mrs. Augustus
Long, Miss Sarah Lee, DR.. and Mrs.
Joseph P. Madigan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Mangan, jr.; DR.. and Mrs.
Joseph M. Mundell, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Edgar Murdock, Mr.. and Mrs.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
Tableaux Vivants
Patrons Include
Diplomats

The Peruvian Ambassador, Senor
Don Manuel de Freyre, is a patron
for the Tableaux Vivants to be given
at the Mayflower Hotel Monday aft
ernoon, April 8, for the benefit of
the scholarship fund and the various
charities of the alumnae of the Con-
vent of the Sacred Heart. Mrs.
Frank Slingluf1, jr., is chairman of
the Entertainment Committee for
the alumnae.
Others who are sponsoring the
benefit are the Argentine Ambas-
sador and Sonora de Espil, the Bel
gium Ambassador and Countess van
der Straten-Ponthoz, the Guate-
malian Minister and Sonora de
Recinos, Representative and Mrs.
Foster Stearns, Rear Admiral and
Mrs. Walter D. Anderson, Rear Ad-
miral and Mrs. Alexander Sharp,
Gen. and Mrs. Hanson E. Ely, Capt.
and Mrs. Paul Henry Bastedo,
Comdr. and Mrs. Frank Slinguff,
jr.: Comdr. and Mrs. Terry Thomp-
son, Mr.. Edward R. Alexander, Mr..
and Mrs. John D. Barringer, 3rd.;
Mrs. H. Reilly Ballenger, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Russell Bishop, Princess
Evening star., 1940-03-17

Increase as
Spring Nears
Catherine Warner
And Hugh Gregg
Will Marry

The waning days Of the lenten
season bring q forecast of many
spring and summer weddings to
brighten the social horizon. Engage
ment announcements increase, and
this, the last Sunday in Lent, calls
forth many announcements Of in
terest concerning forthcoming mar
riages.
DR.. and Mrs. Garden F. Warner
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Catherine Warner,
to Mr.. Hugh Gregg, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry A. Gregg Of Nashua,
N. H.
Miss Warner is graduate of Mount
Vernon Seminary and of Connecti-
cut College for Women. Mr.. Gregg
was graduated from Yale Univer-
sity and now is attending the Har-
ward Law School.
No date has been set for the
wedding.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

tors Of any prominence in the
American Theotre.
Miss Perry hos stosed "Lody
in Waitine." the comedy thot
will serve os Glodys Georges
vehicle for her return to the
legitimate stoee at the No
tionoI Theotre tomorrow nIe ut.
It wos "Personol Appeor-
once" thot established GIodys
George as q stor whom einemo
moenotes would hook their polo
ponies to sign up. Given a first
play by an unknown dromotist
and o Ieodine lody whose pre-
vious New York appearances
had been limited to smoIl roles.
Miss Perry turned out a comedy
thot remoined for sol perform
onees in New York-and as
many more on the road.
Nor hos she confined her e.
forts to ony porticulor form Of
pIoy. She hos oIso stoeed
Ceiling Zero" and "ChoIked
Out" as we'll os thot outstond-
ing hit Kiss the Boys Good
bye"
Evening star., 1940-03-17

HOTEL HAMILTON suy eve.
ming from 5 to 8 pm. During
those hours-the HOTEL HAMII-
TON features dinner-dancing for
$l.00 . full-course dinner-and
toe-tickling dance tunes. The
drinks are fabulous Except In
price, -. and everything IS merry
and modern. Why not take your
guests for dinner er-and-dancing? Or
meet friend-husband after shop
ping? It's conveniently located to
shops and theaters and there's
no charge for parking your car after
3 pm, 14th and K SITS. For reser-
vations- s-DIS. $3.50.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

your heart prob
lens along for
flowers speak q
m u tie language
and express their
S e n t j m e n t by
their very silence.
So be certain to
supplement your
attention to your
present "heart"-
Evening star., 1940-03-17

INDIVIDUAL CaTQS
to express very
definite E a s t er
wishes save
yourself futile ef-
fort in making
the rounds. BRE-
WOOD has the
most outstanding
display Of greet
Evening star., 1940-03-17

has seen in Washington. All cards
are displayed on open racks. And
since only one week remains until
Easter-dash in tomorrow and
make your selections. Easter cards
for your family and your friends.
Religious cards, sentimental cards.
friendly cards and infinite &C.
lection &. . priced from SC to S100.
BREWOOD, 1917 G ST.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
Miss Jean Hausman
To Wed in Fall.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter J. Hausman of
Chevy Chase, formerly of Westfleld,
N. j., announce the engagement of
their daughter, Miss Jean Hausman,
to Mr.. J. Edmund Corley, son of
Mrs. Arthur D. Kidder of Chevy
Chase, Md. The wedding will take
place early in the fall.
Miss Hausman attended high
school in Westtield, Marjorie Web
ster School in Washington and art
school in New York City.
Mr.. Corley is the son of the late
DR.. Karl c. Corley. Mr.. Corley is q
native of Washington and was grad
uated from Central High School and
st. Adams Preparatory, Washington,
and Williams College, Williamstown,
Evening star., 1940-03-17

nothing more important in COM
pleting . costume Especially this
spring)-than the accessories-the
bag, gloves and hose to high light it.
THE PALAIS ROYAI-has the
handbag you want-in the Vogue
bag Of the Month";" at $500.
Smart Set" gloves. And their
famous Lady Washington TAG"
hosiery. All three items are ex-
elusive with them in Washington
and can be found on the First
Floor.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

costume. CAM
A L I E r &
B U c K L E Y
have a glorious
group Of them
but there are
m q ny other
kinds as well.
To mention just
a few - there
oro bon5ho uc ~
Evening star., 1940-03-17

with a corsage or box Of cut flow
ers this Easter, from GUIDES.
Tulips, delphinium, roses, mimosa,
violets, gardenias, orchids - and
many others too numerous to
name. 1124 CONN. AVE. Phone
DIS. $3.50.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

Frederick Vernon Murphy, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Payette, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Polio, Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. H.
Peters, Mrs. Ramon Valdes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jarrett c. White, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bernard Montgomery Wise and
Senor and Sonora Luis Mariana
Zuberbuhler.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

cons" In the PAIL
M ALL ROOM
ea ch Saturday.
It's such fun
that's why the
smartest women
in town throng
there each week.
And they find it
. novel and de-
14-IAR-T
Evening star., 1940-03-17

Miss Mary Bell to Wed
Mr.. Walter Wilson JefYers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Landon @. Bell Of
Washington and Columbus, Ohio,
announce the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage Of their daugh-
ter, Miss Mary Walden Bell, to Mr..
Walter Wilson JefYers of New York
City.
Miss Bell was graduated from
Wellesley College, later taking ad-
vanced courses in social economics
at American University.
Mr.. Jeners took his A. B. cum
Evening star., 1940-03-17

AGNIEL, author Of
"Your Figure" These
Buddha postures and
cat stretches will re-
store your youthful
silhouette, give you
grace and be au ty
Glasses and private
lessons Tin your own
home If preferred.
Iowa Apartments, 18th
and O streets. Phon
Evening star., 1940-03-17

PANY has q wealth
Of ew furs for
spring. But Silver
Fox is only one Of
them-there are ex-
quisite scarfs, jackets
and stoles of Sable,
Mink, Kolinsky and
Baum Marten, too
-. in rich fine skins
Evening star., 1940-03-17

spring and sum-
mer season. Why
not drive out
today. u'1l
enjoy the huge
open fires and
candlelight on
the first cool
spring days.
Fried chicken,
~iAN
Evening star., 1940-03-17

e n J oy d e.
ncious foods
"a delight
full atlnos-
pl1ere good
music an d
/ n s pir ing
cocktails -.
A. H.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
" II EADs WILL TURN AS
YOU WALK BY"
II YOU wear spring clothes from

y "A " " ~ = II / N
STORY'S. You'll
be on the saving
side, too. be-
c use Of Jac-
quelin's strictly
cash diet. Reding-
otes! Suits! Dress
es! s14.95 up.
Only lone Of "a
kind" fashions in
this shop. 9Th
floor of American
Bldg. SUITE 805
-1317 F ST.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

QI o pcTI y
treated, beautifully matched-and
designed into the most glorious
adornments for your spring cos
tunes. You'll find jackets Of nat
ural lynx and dyed squirrel. too.
61O 18th ST.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

chops, steaks, etc. Continuous
service from noon until $50. IT'S
not far-only halfway between
Alexandria and Mt. Vernon on the
Mt. Vernon Memorial Highway.
Phone TEMPLE $3.50.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

STEIOS COM.
PANY .. who
dry-clean (never
wash) them
and who charge
but 20c . pair
for short gloves;
2Sc q pair for
long Ones Torn
Evening star., 1940-03-17

eS
" o n d er full
reputation for
. G 6 es sortes.
You can look
your loveliest
without spend
ing all Of your
h ar v on
Evening star., 1940-03-17

MOLLIE ZEICHNER'
where they snatch
up SAMPLE dresses,
suits and coats-that
are priced for dollars
less because of the
fact her shop is in her
own own home and
Evening star., 1940-03-17

1dSG dL " AuD.
M A N PA r K
HOTEL every
Sunday morn
ing. A choice
Of uits, a
choice of cereal,
choice of eggs
or fish, a choice
of steak, chops,
A.-l
Evening star., 1940-03-17
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U IF A CHAIN Is AS
STRONG AS ITS
WEAKEST LINK"-so Is q dinner
only as good as its entree. Il you
Evening star., 1940-03-17
Theatre Note.

In q field thot includes such
outstanding men os George S.
Koufmon. George Abbott, Her
mon ShumIin. Gilbert Miller,
Evening star., 1940-03-17

> no,,,s she has no overhead
ZelcNNER expenses. You'll be
grateful for this tip.
1888 14th ST. Apt. 101. Phone
COL. 1166.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

and ripped gloves are sturdily re-
paired by machine. Black gloves
are reflnished like new. 613 18th
ST.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
RALEIGH

entertain at luncheon, too. A COM
plete luncheon.-high- lighted with
the fashion show-accented with
the Arthur Murray Dancers-and
Bert Bernath's smooth music-is
but $1.00 per person. For reserva-
tions-cau Mr.. Arthur, NAT. $50.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

the engagement Of her daughter,
Miss Ethyl Marilyn Thompson, to
Mr.. Harry A. Bresnahan.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

etc, potatoes, hot breads and bev-
erage. Served until 2 pm. COL.
1000.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
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4" You'll SING A SONG
OF SPRING" After
you've attended one Of the Murray
GO-Round Fashion Show Lunch.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
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6 OUCH POPULARITY"
And it's certainly de-
served! Why, just look what you
get for the 81 S1.00-"Southern Break
Evening star., 1940-03-17
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g T ETS PLAY Follow the
Leader and take the
already beaten path to THE
PAI4AIS ROYAL which has a
Evening star., 1940-03-17
Mass. He Is Q member Of the Phi
Delta Theta fraternity.
Miss Anne Boyd Croxton
To Wed Mr.. ]. ]. Hessi0n.


nounces the engagement Of her
daughter. Miss Anne Boyd Croxton.
to Mr.. John J. Hession, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. John H. Hession Of Bos-
ton. The wedding will take place
Saturday, June /.
Miss. Croxton is the daughter Of
the late Mr.. Croxton, son of the
late DR.. and Mrs. William Virginus
Croxton Of Richmond. She lived
IN Atlanta as a child, her father
at that time being an official Of
one Of the Southern railroads, and
later they moved to Birmingham.
After his death Mrs. Croxton and
her children went abroad, where
they were educated for some years.
Miss Croxton is a gifted linguist and
was student in school at LEcole
Alsacienne in Paris for three years,
following four years in Florence,
at the Della Santissima, Annunzi-
alta, Poggio Imperiale, where many
members of the royal families Of
Europe also were students. After
graduating with honors in her Et-
ropean schools, Miss Croxton came
back to this country and spent the
| winter of 1934-35 with her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lee
Edwards, in Atlanta, where she made
her debut with the Debutante Club
Of that season. Miss Croxton then
joined her mother in Washington,
where they have since made their
home.
Mr.. Hession attended the Boston
Latin School and Harvard Univer-
sity, where he was member of
the Phi Beta Kappa, and he now
lives In Washington, where he is
English instructor at the Millard
West Point Preparatory School.
Miss Louise Robey Engaged
To Wed MIR. Merritt Birch.
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Robey
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Louise Elizabeth Ro-
bey, to Mr. Merritt A. Birch, son OF
Mrs. Mabel V. Birch and the late
Mr.. Platt H. Birch.
Miss Robey is a graduate of Will
son Teachers College and is now
teaching in the Washington public
schools, doing graduate work at the
University of Maryland. Mr.. Birch
attended George Washington Uni.
versity and Columbia Institute o.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
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IS T Owe SENDS A LITTLE
'''0 GIFT OF ROSES-at
Easter!" That is, love and GUIDE!
Flowers plus spring always help
Evening star., 1940-03-17
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=" SCATTER SUNSHINE
WITH EASTER
CARDS" and show your Joy in
the spirit Of Easter. If you want
Evening star., 1940-03-17
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&" SMART HANDS APPEAR
IN sPOTLEss GLOVES
THESE DAYS" and wise women
take theirs for cleaning to the
Evening star., 1940-03-17

" STRETCH YOURSELF TO
~ YOUTH AND HEALTH"
via the Oriental Cat Exercise
Method of MAR ERITE
Evening star., 1940-03-17

Python, Morocco, Lizard, Elephant,
Snake, Alligator, and even several
in Frogskin. Prices start at $500.
1141 CONN. AVE,
Evening star., 1940-03-17
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g PATENT-NoT PEND
ING"-but here! Pat
ent leather is shining success
and q must" for your new spring
Evening star., 1940-03-17
Miss Ollie Foulk and
Mr.. LipScomh to Wed.

Miss Ethyl Marilyn Thompson
And Mr.. Bresnahan Engaged.
Mrs. Ethyl Thompson announce
Evening star., 1940-03-17

Technology, and II now employed
by an insurance company.
The wedding will take place In
June.
Evening star., 1940-03-17

Guthrie
McCIin-
tic,Morc
Con mel
~, How
ord Lind
soy ond
{ ] m E Z
Rice-to
to nome
o n ly O
] e "
Antoin-
cite Per-
~ is one
Of WON
Evening star., 1940-03-17

I o r S o, slim
tapering lines,
correct pos
Nlre and
t h q t's Jus t
" h q t tn e
E M I L e
H e A L T H
CT,nR ran Give
Evening star., 1940-03-17

you. A course Of special corrective
exercises and deep, scientific
massage will take off pounds or
inches. If yours is problem figure
consult their experienced direct
ress tomorrow! Special monthly
rates. 1921 CONN. AVE. Phone
DIS. 3616.
Evening star., 1940-03-17
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0 EVEN IF HELENE CAN'T
DRAW A ROBIN
she knows it's almost Spring!" For
COLLINGWOOD is open for the
Evening star., 1940-03-17
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/" SoRcERY OF SILVER
FOX" the most
hattering, most beautiful fur you
can possess. SAKS FUR CON-
Evening star., 1940-03-17

laude at Harvard University. Since
his graduation he has been asso-
ciated with = bank in New York.
The wedding will take place In
Columbus, Ohio, and will be an
event Of mid-May.
Miss Ollie Foulk and
Mr.. Lipscomb to Wed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver E. Foulk an
nounce the engagement Of their
daughter, Miss Ollie Ethel Foulk, to
Mr.. Lisle Thornton Lipscomb, son
Of Mrs. May T. Lipscomb Of Chevy
Chase.
Miss Ethyl Marilyn Thompson
Evening star., 1940-03-17

i" HAVE YOU A GOOD
WAISTLINE-so that
you can wear the new clothes?"
New fashions call for an elongated
Evening star., 1940-03-17
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=" "...ITs SPRING" and your
fancy turns to the d.
hcious foods served Ut NORMANDY
FARM. It's certainly worth tha
Evening star., 1940-03-17

short ho p,
skip an d
jump from
town. And
II the day or
. v e ming Is
cool there
are roaring
onh dras kn
Evening star., 1940-03-17
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/" COME GIRLS ARE LIKE
THERMOMETERS
look at them and you know what
to wear! Those girls shop at
Evening star., 1940-03-17

warm you. There's . Harp Concert
at $3.50 this afternoon, by Marjorie
Gibson, 17-year-old harpist from
N. Y. Dinners, $1.oo to $500. For
reservations-phone Rockville 35a.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-04
FACTORY ACTIVITY
IS SLOWING DOWN
Spring Expected To Bring
Wave Of War-Stimu-
lated Buying
BY SMITH REAVIS

NEW YORK, Feb. 3-R-Busi-
ness managers adjusted factory
schedules to a lower scale of pro.
duction today but hopefully scanned
the spring outlook for signs of an
other wave of war-stimulated buy
ing.
Northumberland retail demand for
goods despite difficulties Of shopping
in the bitter weather encouraged j.
dustrialists to expect quick consump'
ton of stocks accumulated in recent
months.
Evidence Multiplies
Meanwhile, evidence multiplied
that industry generally was in a
let-down from the tremendous surge
of buying in textiles, steel and othe"
lines during the early months the
var.
In steel, focal point of the reviving
heavy industries, operations WIRE
reduced this week to IT'S per cent
of capacity compared with a peak of
94.4 in December. Trade reports fore
cast a further shrinkage at sor1e
steel enters next week.
For several weeks untitled orders
on the books of steel makers have
been declining because the mills were
| shipping metal to consumers in ex.
cess of new buying, a similar drop in
backlogs was noted for textile and
other industries sharing in the in
itial wa boom.
Surveying the situation, the Ma
tional City Bank Of New York poirt-
ed out the almost unprecedented
concentration of buying in the first
few weeks of the war permitted
business to cover requirements well
ahead"
"As soon as the proportions of the
urswing became clear" the ban
added, experienced business leaders
warned of a let-down to follow.
These warnings have served
constructive purpose. They lodifie6
some OF the over.optimistic ideas as
to the probable volume of war bust.
ness and expansion of export trade,
and they had a good deal to 10 wi
d~ispelling fears of a scarcity of com.
modities."
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-04
POTATOES

CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-R-U. 8
Dept. Agr.)-Potatoes 1926; on track
S74; total US shipments 6S3; old
stock supplies liberal; demand
slow and limited most to best avail.
able stock from all sections; best
stock about steady; other stock
dull; sacked per cwt. Idaho russell
-Burbanks US L., 1.75-2.Oo, mostly
l82 1885; Colorado red McClures
US L, few sales good color u.s.:
Nebraska bliss triumphs 30 Der
cent or more us 1, washed LIE
2o7 IL; unwashed car fair quality
l.45; North Dakota Red River Val.
ley section. cobblers 65-75 per cent
US !, 1.15-2.o0; bliss trumphs 65-7o
per cent US 1, few sales 1.10.14;
Wisconsin Katahdins car unclassi.
fled 1.2o. New stock no track sales
recorded.