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The Redwood gazette., 1940-01-11
PETER PAN

Little Evelyn Englund came
home. to her mother with the
thrilling report that she had been
skating with a boy.
"He goes to our church." said
Evelyn. "He's bald-headed. He was
at the rink with his sister Cert
rude"
The Redwood gazette., 1940-01-11
To Attend Grand Lodge

Several Redwood county Masons
are planning to attend the annual
session of the Grand lodge in the
Masonic Temple, st. Paul Mon
day, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. Governor Harold E.
Stassen will deliver the annual
Grafton at 3 p. m. Wednesday.
The Redwood gazette., 1940-01-11
WILLIAM TELLS BOY

For Christmas, Blaine Mckay
got mouse.
He asked for it..
Visiting in a home where a
youngster was playing with a new
bow and arrow Blaine put an
apple on his head and invited the
kid to shoot it off.
Mr.. Mckay has fully recovered
from the black eye which follow
ed.
The Redwood gazette., 1940-01-11
ATTEND CONVENTION

T. 0. Johnson and Carl Melges
of Johnson's shoe store attended
the Northwest Shcemen's conven-
ton at Hotel Radisson, Minneapo-
lis, Sunday, Monday and Tues
day.
The Redwood gazette., 1940-01-11
M@wa Rizt7<2e Fam

With the opening of census
year, it's forcibly brought to us
that this here's a little puddle. But
our small city boasts the counter
parts of some mighty big frogs.
We have with us:
The Redwood gazette., 1940-01-11
BUTTER AND EGG MAN

Hans of Tersteeg's was demon
strating new patent egg carton.
The contents didn't break when
he threw it on the floor so he gave
it flip across the room.
Something went wrong in tram
sit and the Humpty gDunpties
flew all overthe store, like
bombs bursting in air Stub,
Stub, Stub.
49,
The Redwood gazette., 1940-01-11
Mrs. Englund got it.
Gene CharleboiS.
FRED ASTAIRE

When our New York cores
pendent flashed us the news last
week that George A. Barnes who
was in the east had an appoint
ment with Arthur Murray, famed
dancing instructor, to learn the
rhumba, we figured that if guy
was really determined to learn the
rhumba, he could do it without
press comment.
But this week, George is with
us.
And with him, he's brought us
a gold medal with his name en-
graved on it.
It's for being the champeen
walter at Hotel Roosevelt in
Gotham.
The Redwood gazette., 1940-01-11
MRS CIV,RERTSON

They were calling the roll out
ycnder-at one of our more exz
elusive women's clubs = when a
dreaming damsel answered, Il
pass"
The Redwood gazette., 1940-01-11

$50 Bowiers: NJ. Zitzman 154.
January 15-Reynolds VS.. Shell.
Smiths VS.. Miss Hits, Alley Cats VS..
Bells.
The Redwood gazette., 1940-01-11

January u - Renville VS.. Lucan,
Redwood VS.. Fords, Clements VS..
Morton.
zee Bowlers-E. A. Johnson 215, j.
KollofSki 221, J. Murdoch 211.
The Redwood gazette., 1940-01-11

200 Bowlers-L. o. Jones 21S; r.
Baldwin 212.
January 11-Red Owl VS. Court
house, HOlmbergs VS.. Waits, Ink
SINGERS VS.. Farmers.
The Redwood gazette., 1940-01-11
200 Bowlers: NJ. Christensen 215.

January II: Green Parrot VS.. IGA,
Oilers VS.. Jaehnings, Knudsons VS..
Morgan.
Evening star., 1940-10-25

nounced today. Assisting Comdr'
Hargrave were his official staff and
the National Guard of Honor, un-
der Capt. Ernest Kennard.
The retiring commander, Capt
Harry E. Shilling was presented with
a gold medal for his leadership,
and citations from the retiring Ma
tional Comdr. Raymond j. Kelley
were presented to Capt. Shilling and
Evening star., 1940-10-25

at $50 o'clock In the Maynower
Hotel.
DR.. Paul, a former president Of
the International Union of Gospel
Missions, will Join in paying trib-
ute to Mrs. Jean Bennett, super
intendent of the local welfare
agency, for her Is years service.
Evening star., 1940-10-25

Mark G. Miller for "loyal and EN-
cient" service.
Others. installed were: Mr.. Miller,
senior vice commander; Thomas NJ
Owens, Junior vice commander; Will
liam S. Colburn, sergeant at arms;
Maj. Will H. Chase. finance officer:
1t. Robert S. Boyd. surgeon; Col
Alvin D. Hathaway, historian and
Col. Arthur l.. Smith, chaplain.
Evening star., 1940-10-25

Other speakers will include Henry
Monitor. national executive director
of the appeal; Rabbi Isadore Bres-
lau, director of the Zionist Organ
ization OF America: Daniel Ellison.
president Of the Seaboard Zionist
Region: Mrs. Raphael Tourover,
president Of the Seaboard Hadassah
Region, and Louis E. Spiegler.
Evening star., 1940-10-25
Carroll Installed
By SpenqIer Post

Herbert c. Carroll has been in
stalled as commander of the Henry
c. Spengler Post. No. IL. American
Legion, by Department Commander
william Hargrave at ceremonies at
the Thomas Circle Club, 1t was an
Evening star., 1940-10-25
Sir Norman Angel
To Address Conference

Sir Norman Angel. British states
man and Nobel Prize winner, will
be the principal speaker at the
United Palestine Appeals semi-an-
nual conference November 10 at
the Ambassador Hotel
Evening star., 1940-10-25
Dr.. Paul Will Speak
At Mission Bunquet

DR.. w. E. Paul, superintendent OF
the Union City Mission, Minnea-
polls, Mimi, will be among speakers
at the annual banquet of the Gen.
tral Union Mission tomorrow night
Evening star., 1940-10-25
Purchase of Buses Approved

A proposal by the Capital Transit
Co. to purchase IS new buses for its
transportation service here was ap-
proved yesterday by the Public Util-
tiles Commission. Delivery Is to be
made during December. The cost
of the new busses will be S4l7,155
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28
Merchandise
Househeld Furnishings

FURNACE. boiler and stove re-
pairs. Buy sratrs ana fire pots now
We save NV4 money. East side
Furniture Shop s.e T. Michigan
Ave Phone 1899
CARPEr. RUGS ving room FUR
ulture. upnolsttrlrs Drive Z miles
west and save Reudeis 9Dss WASH
teuaW.
USED FURNITURE for sale call
after .. On. 1871. ". Cross 81
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Classified Advertising

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28
Business Services

Business services orrered
FURNAcES-and furnace repairs
new and used. i6 r Cross 81
Phone 4S4-J
EXPERT dry cleaning. refinishing,
refining. Louis the Tailor. as y.
Huron. phone s5O-M.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28

AINSWORTH PARK BUNGALOW
One Of the best bungalows IN CITY.
large rooms. fireplace. recrea-
tional space iu basement Nice lawn
and shrubhery can be purchased
FOR $500 down.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28

ACRES room house. barn
only y mile from city limits aud
In good location Slice shade; some
fruit Excellent garden soil. $500
with $500 down.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28
Stretch Your Dollar BY Shopping From The Daily CZaseds
Business Services
eusInsss SERVICES orsrsd

Business Services Offsrsd
LET ME pO-your family Laundering.
All modern laundry equipment IS
used. Wool blankets and chenilcs
a specially. Mrs A. Williams. SIS
Davis Phone I OS-W.
Florist
FUNERAL SPRAYS and potted
plants, Depot Greenhouse. Norris
and short oak. Phone sl6-J
Beauty Shops
PERMANENTS-S to s.. Shampoo
and fingerwave 35c all week
Eleen's. 3l2 Perrin. Phone iist.
Upnoisterers
QUALITY UPHOLSTERING-W. G.
Wilson. 40 y. Huron. Phone 1888
Evenings. 1881.
Electricians
MORE PLUGS will make your
wiring safer. A +. Smith. 50 S.
summit Phone 252.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28
For Rent Real Estate
Apartments

THREE ROOM APT Furnished. pri-
waite bath. Adults. Close to Normal.
g3t Washtensw.
ONE ROOM and ktclenette. fur
nlshcd nicely. modern. electric re-
frigeration Adults $40 Congress.
LOWER FLAT-unfuruished five
rooms and bath, an newly decorat-
Cd heated no y. summit.
TWO ROOM furnished apartment.
SlS :. Huron.
THREE ROOMS and bath. unfurn-
ished, newly docorted 6i7 Con-
grsss. Adults only
THREE ROOM unfurnished apart
ment, bath. adults. 20 S. Huron.
lRNlSHtlp-tWo sunny housekesp-
ing rooms facing park. suitable
Tor one o. TWO women or couple.
Also single room l0ls Congress
st
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28
Announcements


Personal
NOTICE-On and after this date.
will not be respons Me for ans
debts contracted boy my wife. Mrs
Glenn c. Franklin,
Signed Wm g. Franklin
THE PARTY Is KNOWN who
took White bag and contents be-
LONGING 10 Mrs Ranks Return TO
Press once or party will he prose-
cuted No questions asked
Lost and Found
LOST-wrist watch. ladies Rulova.
Reward. Return 20 Press ofice.
Employment
Help Wanteo-mals
PRESSER- Good all around. fast ON
mems work. Steady job for fie no
man Fishers Cleaners. 2l924
Michigan Ave. Wayne.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28

ONLY TWO LEFT-We still have
two suburban 8 room bungalows.
all modern, and newly decorated
inside and out \ large trust COM
pany which has owned number
Of houses In this vicinity Is closing
out these last two A. bargain
price only $500 down, t22 per
per month Taxes are t2i yearly.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28
Musical Equipment

Musical Equipment
RECORDS sheet music. INSTRUMENTS
Music lessons. carty's goa Pearl
PIANOS oNtr-stucked with very
fine trHdr-in- Prices begin at SO
Tor quick szie. fo2 r.. Michigan
llnne SIS.
SEVERAL console pianos. floor
samples. Mahogany and walnut
finishes. Nationally known makes.
bls reduction. hurry Grinnel
Rros 2lo " Michigan
PIANOS $3.50 10 SIS. Coal stoves.
hee, and cooking. ska llnoleum.
s5.sS. lounss. 70 r. Cross IN. it2
Merchants Specials
HOT WATER HEATER-only 1905.
uses cheap furnace oil Family
Radio ShoPps los W Mich Pm, S.
EASY WASHER Al oond. $3.50.
Vacuum cleaners t7s5 Electric
range Ike new. save SIS. Retter
Homes Appliance shop. - y.
Washington.
MISUNDERSTANDING special Buy now
and save. s0S +. Cross St. Phone
3I-W.
HOUSE PAINT special fan sale.
Truscou best quality s. So per gal.
Moormans Phone ~ We deliver.
LARGE CAPACITY washer. Ike
new, SIS Rebuilt cleaners. S6.95
aud up BETTER Homes Appliance
S lop. 80 y Washington.
Business and office equipment
TYPEW all makes. sold.
rented. repaired. O. d. Morrill, 5i4
5 state st. Ann Arhor. Phone 66l5.
Sand and Gravel
PEA PEBBLES FOR DRGVEwAYs
kllLlNS GRAVEL COMPANY
Tel Np-i llo7i tno toll charged
CINDERS-GRAvEL
SAND pebbles. rocks. manure
black dirt, general trucking. Call
Julius Zahn. fisFil
Sporting Goods
FOR GUNS ammunition and hunt
ing accessories. See Wier Bros
Sport shop. $. Washington ST
Miscellaneous
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE repair
service. Parts for washers and
vacuum cleaners. All makes. Better
Homes Appliance. "a y. Washing
ton. Phone l660-W.
A1-IRIsH SETTER for sale. 2os
Arcade. ihone zl3-N.
BABY GRAND PIANO very good
condition. Complete water system,
pump $50 gal. per hour s rooms OF
furniture. picnic tables, row
boats. 4SGl0 Huron River DIR. one
mi. ". Of Belleville KorOna Park.
Wanted To Buy
WANTED good clean used furni.
ture. Private sales anytime. S57
Penniman. Ave. Plymouth. Harry
& Robinson. Auctioneer.
WANTED Antiqus cnina. glass;
ware, furniture. music boxes,
lamps, old dress buttons Bring TO
7O49 East Mich or call 7i02,F-l4.
FOR COMMUNITY AUCT-anything
you save for sale. Milford Osburn.
Auct. SOC Sweet, i33l-M.
For Sale Real Estate
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28

50 loot LOT on Harris Road just
or Michigan FOR $50. many
btlers for go down and s. per
month. Grant ST. lot for $3.50.
EHMAN g. GREENsTREET
1874 y. Washington Phont 1871
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28
Legal Notices
aALn or REAL nsrArr

STATE or MICHIGAN. The Pro-
bate Court for the County OF
Washtenaw.
At a session 81 said court held
az the Probate once IN the city Of
Ann Arbor. IN said County on the
9TH day Of September A. - $40.
Present Honorable Jay @. Pray.
Judge Of Probate.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28

HOMES rooms
hath. shower large bed room on
first floor 2s foot living room
with stone fire place. 100 foot lot
nicely handicapped garage in base
ment you must see this place 70
appreciate q. owner will sacrifice
for loss than half original cost;
one-third down. balance on very
easy terms
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28
For Sale Real Estate
Houses
~ YorR owN HoME

BETTER TYPE HOMES rooms,
located on Pleasant Drive. Besuti-
ful corner lot with lovely shade .
fireplace. attached garage owner
IS leaving town and this property
Is priced for quick sale.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28

bate Court for the County OF
Washtenaw.
At session 81 said court held
az the Probate once IN the city Of
Ann Arbor, In said County on the
9TH day Of september, A. j.. 1880
Present Honorable Jay @. Pray.
Judge of Probate.
In TIE Matter Of the Estate ~
Honora Hsrley, also known az
Honora Herlihy, Deceased.
Mary A. OTIS. Administrator OF
said estate having filed In said
Court her petition. praying for
license 10 sell the interest OF said
estate in certain real estate therein
described for the purpose ~ paying
debts charges and expenses.
n Is Ordered. That the 18TH day OF
October. a. -. 1910. "a ten o'clock In
the forenoon. al said Probate Office.
be and Is hereby appointed for near
ing said petition. and that all persons
Interested In said estate appear be-
fore said court, az said time and place
70 show cause why n license ~ sell
the interest Of said estate IN said real
estate should not be granted.
II ~ Further Ordered. That pub
lie notice thereof be given by pub
LEGATION OF copy ~ this order. for
three successive weeks. previous 70
said day of hearing 10 the ipsiiAnti
Daily Press. a newspaper printed and
circulated in said county
JAY g PRAY Judge Of Probate
A true copy NORA y. BOllGkRT,
Register Of Probate
adv s-s2s
SALE or REAL ESTATE
STATE OF MTCHGAS. The Pro-
bate Court for the County Of
Washtenaw.
At session of said Court, held az
the Probate once IN the city ~
ArLg tn alH ffgfTVfM f.n
day ~ Septe a. -. 1910
Present Honorable Jay @ PRAY.
Judge 81 Probate.
in the Matter 81 Tie Estate %
Thomas Hsrisy, also known as
Thomas Hsriihy, Deceased.
Mary A. Ottig. Admiuistrator ~
said estate, having filed In said Court
Ter petition. praying for license 70
sell the Interest 81 said state IN
certain real estate therein described,
for the purpose II paying debts.
charges and expenses
II - Ordered. That the 18th day
Of October A. y. 1870. az ten o'clock
In the forenoon at said Probate
once De and ~ hereby appointed
for hearing said petition. and tat
all persons interested I'm said estate
appear before said Court - said
time and place 20 ahsw cause why
license 20 sell the Interest ~ said
estate IN said real estate should not
be granted.
II is Further Ordered That pub
lie notice thereof he given BY pub
location Of copy Of this order. for
three successive weeks. previous 20
said day ~ iearing in the fnsllantl
Daily Press. a Vewspaper printed and
circulated in~<sald County.
JAY'S-fRAY Judge % Probate.
true cory. BERTHA LETTER.
Deputy Register Of Probate.
~ 49,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28
Business Services

Business Services Offered
ROOFING-New applied or old re-
paired. Fave trough. furnace work.
Shauan Roofing @. PA. BAN.
NOTORS-repairs, rewinds. Electric
Motor Shop. 10 $. Huron.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28
For Rent Real Estate
Aparmenn

FURNISHED two. throe and four
room apartments Inquire zoo y
Was llngtDn.
USFURNisHfD APT md floor.
three rooms and bath. heated 2i5
& Washington ST. Phone g5-l
UHFTRSIsHED APT private en-
trance nice porch. lffinE room
I5Ki5 r.. kitchen and private bath.
neat and llglt furnished sl5 Pearl.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28

PIANOS oNer.stocked with very
line tradr-ln- Prices begin at SO
Tor quick sAie. 40e r.. Michigan.
l------. -
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28
Lots

LOTS 1915 Eligible FOR FLA Fin
ancinR Can Williams Req tor
Hurnn Homas Pnune 1919
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28

ROOM BUNGALOW-in fine con-
dillon. fuil basement. furnace, ga
rage. pavement Lot 57ri50. West
side.
IDEAL LOT-65x132. Ella approvsd
ready 10 build on. 1920. Other bar
gains on Forest College Heights
one wooded group. 2sOx32s.
EARL l.. FREEMAN
l2O Pearl Phone 1854
INSU RANCE or all kinds IN honor.
able Stocb Companies
FOrF FAMILY apartment house
Phone 535-W.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28

fNkEAi.- console pianos. floor
samples. Mahogany and walnut
finishes Nationally known makes.
BIS reduction. hurry Griunell
Rros 2lo " Michigan
PIANOS $3.50 20 SIS. Coal stoves.
heat ana cooking sNl2 linoleum.
{3sA. loungs 70 r. Cross IN. tf2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28
BRICK BRADFORD

IhtNACeD BY THE GANG CHIEFS GUM THE
| HAPLESS CANISTER DIVES INTO THE BLACK
lPOOl IN SEARCH OF THE DIAMOND HORDE
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28
Merchants Specials

HOT WATER HEATER-0niy 1905.
uses cheap furnace oil Family
Radio Shopps los W Mich Pm. S.
EASY WASHER Al cond. $3.50.
Vacuum cleaners t7.95 Electric
RANGE. like new save SIS. BETTER
Homes Appliance shop. - y.
WASHINGTON
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28
Employment
Help Wanted-Mais
Hello Wanted-FemaIe
sItuatlons NYanteu-Male

WANTED experienced sri FOR
fountain RELIEF work Campus
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28

HOUSE special fall sale.
Truscou best quality s. So per sal.
Norman Phone ~ We deliver.
LARGE CAPACITY washer. like
new. SIS Rebuilt cleaners. $685.
aud up Better Homes Appliance
SION "a y Washington
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-28

LOST Wrist watch. ladies Buloya
Reward. Return 20 Press Office.
Evening star., 1940-12-20

Christmas Special: Lionel Trains
$5.9S, 16 pieces, complete.
Double-slice automatic pop-up
toaster $5.88. Beautiful 6-piece
boudoir set with 2 dresser lamps
only 1898.
-Northeost Hardware Store,
9O3 II
Evening star., 1940-12-20
Earthquake
Continued From First Page

and Mohawk Valleys in New York,
awakened hospital patients in Utica
and Glens Falls. DR.. Benjamin Boss
of the Dudley Observatory in Albany
said the shock was of fairly good
proportions" for that area, although
early reports indicated damage was
slight.
Residents of Barre, VT, said the
quake was accompanied by roar"
An officer in a police station at
Syosset, Long Island. said he be-
lieved a heater in the cellar had
blown up, only to find that the rum
BILE was caused by quake
Manhattan Alarmed.
The quake was felt generally
throughout Connecticut.
Massachusetts had numerous re-
ports of brick buildings of five and
six stories swaying A Milton woman
said she thought Navy ammunition
depot at bingham, a few miles
away, had exploded.
Police in the, Manhattan section
Of New York said they received sew
eral calls from persons who thought
there had been an explosion. Roch-
ester and Syracuse, N. Y, reported
feeling the shock.
Evening star., 1940-12-20
Alien Total May Be Million
Above ORIGINAL Estimate

By the Associated Press.
The registration of the Nations
aliens started its final week today
with the prospect that the tally
would show 1000 900 more non-citi-
zens than originally estimated.
The total of registration forms
received thus far by the Justice De-
partment has passed 1000, ,OOO-
compared with a preliminary cal
culation of 5000 000-and the flow
continues at the rate of more than
$4,000 day. Some officials believe
the final figure will run as high as
5000, 900 for the Continental United
States.
One factor which officials said
helped swell the total above the
early estimates was the large regis
tration of aliens who had entered
the country illegally. No figures
were available on this. however.
officials expressed the belief that,
in general, aliens who entered the
United States illegally but who have
behaved themselves since reaching
this country may expect lenient
treatment. Those who entered
illegally prior to July /, 1924, may
legalize their presence by formal ap-
Evening star., 1940-12-20

plications. provided they have no
criminal record.
Those who entered illegally since
that date are subject to deportation,
but such action is discretionary with
the Attorney General, whose deci-
sion is final unless overturned by
Congress.
The month registration period
will end at midnight December 26.
Once the registration period ends
an investigative force of about IS
Justice Department men will be put
into the field to check up on aliens
who have not registered.
To date, New York State leads
with about 100000 aliens regis
tered, or more than twice the num-
Der reported from second-p place
California.
Evening star., 1940-12-20
ored
THE hoaT1aE aeEsshtEil's
ss<o

Enjoy a Christmas free from
automobile trouble. Drive into
Northeast Motors today, ask for
Mr.. Bonde for free estimate.
Charge it, use our convenient
budget plan. Atlantic 0200.
-Northeast Motor Co.
920 Bladensburs Rd.
Evening star., 1940-12-20
De Tristan
Continued From First Page J

In this, authorities said, but did
arrange the rendezvous under pre-
tense of desiring to pay the extor-
tion money.
Details OF how the suspect es-
capped the cabbage patch trap was
told today by one of the officers
who participated In the ambush,
but asked that his name be with
held. The story he told:
r. j. Bobbitt, assistant chief of
the Federal Bureau of Investigation
in the San Francisco area who
headed operations here, imperson-
ated an emissary of the De Tristan
family and stood with the cigar
box in his hand in front of the
post Office here.
Out of sight, police and Federal
agents waited for the suspect to
approach Mr.. Bobbitt and take the
cigar box, as had been arranged by
the extortionist in a note to the
De Tristan family. Instead a 12-
year-old boy came up and gave
Mr.. Bobbitt note. This instructed
him to proceed to the cabbage patch
and make contact.
How He Escaped.
Mr.. Bobbitt drove to the patch
with the posse trailing behind. The
men had barely posted themselves
behind cover when the shadowy
figure of man approached Mr..
Bobbitt, who stood apparently alone
in the middle of the field.
I'VE could have arrested him
then" the police officer said, but
we wanted to make sure we had
evidence against him, so we waited
for him to take the cigar box"
But the suspect grabbed the box
out of Mr.. Bobbitt's hand and
started running.
stop, or Ill Shoot" the Federal
agent called.
Go ahead and shoot" the ex-
tortionist suspect yelled. He dropped
to his hands and knees and started
crawling through the mud.
I'VE all took up the chase" the
police officer related But he was
crawling fast and it was hard to
keep track of him in the darkness
We could have shot him several
times, but we thought we had him
too we'll surrounded to get away and
then suddenly he disappeared alto
eether."
Evening star., 1940-12-20

IF YOU DESIRE A LOAN
Arrange for it through our
Personal Loan Plan. Our loan
service is available to any indi-
vidual who meets our require
ments.
Northeast Branch, American
Security 4 Trust Co.,
Sfh and II Streets NE.
Evening star., 1940-12-20
Nozis Soy French Ship
Seized BY British

Ry the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 20-The Ger
man radio said in a broadcast heard
today by N B. c., that the French
steamer Cuba was intercepted by
the British while en- route from
Martinique to Casablanca, Morocco,
and taken to Tristan da Cuntha,
British island in the South Atlantic
Ocean.
Lloyds register lists the Cuba
as vessel of 1887 tons.
Evening star., 1940-12-20

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Evening star., 1940-12-20
Seismogroph at G. u.
Records Quake in East

A slight earthquake was recorded
today on the Georgetown University
seismograph. Father Frederick w.
Sohon reported.
The tremors began at 2:29 am,
reached peak three minutes later.
and ended at 2:45 am. Father
Sohon said they probably were too
slight to have caused damage.