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Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-08-01
GCS AGENDA TO BE FULL
FOR QUARTERLY MEETING

The Treasurer's report to the members of Greenbst
Consumer Services at their quarterly meeting next
Wednesday should reveal highly gratifying figures
the operating results Of the second quarter Of the
Cooperative's existence, according to preliminary
statement made to the Enterprises board of d1rec-
tors by Louis highlander Of the Cooperative 40
counting Bureau at the close Of his latest check on
the local stores' financial condition. The formal
report With specific figures, will not be available
until the membership meeting.
Also to be presented at this meeting, according
to an announcement by Dr.. Joe Still, Secretary,
the following matters to be acted upon by the
memberss
1. The question whether the Food Store and Valet
Shop shall be closed fifteen minutes earlier regular
1y and thirty minutes earlier Saturdays and
paydays.
2. The question whether the cooperative shall
accept the geral advisory service offered it by
Consumer distribution Corporation In accordance with
the terms of the lease by which the of the local
store buildings obtained from the Federal gov
erment The cooperative need not accept the offer.
3. The question whether the board Of directors
shall be authorized to enter the cooperative into
contract for the management Of the Theater extending
over period of years.
l.. The question whether the bylaws shall be a.
mended to provide for the increase from five to ten
per cent in the number Of members required to call
special meeting.
$. The question whether the bylaws shall be a.
mended to provide for the election OF four Of the
cooperattve's directors at each August meeting.
6. The question whether the bylaws shall be a.
mended to require the election by the membership Of
an auditing committee independent Of the board Of
directors.
If the Last two items are decided affirmat1vely
the members Will then elect four directors and three
members Of the Auditing Commit tee.
In statement to the cooperators G.C.S. Presi-
dent Walter Vo1chausn stressed that these decisions
ones Of Important policy and required the
sideration Of many members possible. He added
that they seemed to present involving details,
that the Issues seemed clear cut, and that members
should have little difficulty reaching their deci-
sions, way the other. In anticipation of a
short business meeting entertainment features,
s1sting Of quiz contest. with prizes, stunts and
singing being arranged, under the direction Of
Howard Custer. Special Refreshments and small prizes
for the first hundred members VINO arrive at the
meeting also being p1anneds
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-08-01
Edward Walther Chosen
TO Health Group Vacancy

New member Of the board Of directors of the Green
belt Health Association, elected by acclmatton at
the quarterly membership meeting held Wednesday,
July H., in the social room, Is Edward Mr..
Walther was chosen to fill the vacancy created by
resignation Of Joseph o'Leary, and Will until
January, 1912.
Announcement was made by President Hugh A. Bone OF
the creation by the board Of Grievance Committee,
composed Of board member and two memberU-at-
large from the Association. Edward IWeitman, hoard
MEMBER has been appointed temporary chairman. The
board Will appoint the members-at-1arge in the near
future. The committee Is to handle discussions of
adjustments in financial arrangements, grievances
against the board, suggestions to charges in or
additions to services offered by the Association,
and complaints medical services. Any member may
get in touch with member of the comi ttee and
arrange for hearing.
The meeting opened with the showing of the Green
belt Newsree1 color film, the Health Association
Hospital and Public Health Department.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-08-01

"Gee, it, 8 nice hare. It'd like to stay in Green
refugee staying at Harry Bates during her twoweeks
vacation visit from New York. Hanna Lore was the
object Of much admiration at the Community Church
last Sunday
NJ don't want to leave and If mother well
could be too I'd want to live in Greenbe1t
always, said Joanna Lelmer, who became "homestcs"
early the visit and taken back to her mother,
i'll in New York. Joanna never away from home
before, and has been in the United States only four
weeks. She was very 1oath to leave the Joe Longs
at 3B Gardenway, her foster-parents for the visit
and. the Longs regret her departure.
When asked about what he wanted to play, Walter
ku1ka, refugee staying with the Tom McNamarais told
his friends, Vt want to play M tn these Americans
and learn their games and play like they doe"
Of the Il children nov here, three have been in
this country only eight weeks, another, weeks,
and another, three weeks Of the remaining lat least
nine have been in the United States less than
year,
They are, Without exception, of exemplary be-
havior. All polite, eager to meet other Amer1-
children and adults and learn their ways and
name rdsmss and neat pin in their dress. In
the LATTER number Of residents have commented how
well the refugees keep the clothes they per-
mitted to bring with them from their native lands.
Of fine quality, most articles retain appearance
Of nemess--ap appearance somewhat belated as to
fit, however,, as the chill drn have outgrom their
suits, shoes, coats, and dresses during the long
months of military control in their own countries
and their temporary respite in France England, and
their native territories with any more than very
small amount Of cash Tin many cases, only $4,000 but
permitted to take all their personal belongings,
they naturally loaded with many good clothes. One
yongster commented that he had enough coats for at
least the next four years.
And a big help that will be too, their parents
have little income and must rely for the time
being, until careers be establis shed, fl
nancial help from the various refugee organizations
operating under the National Refugee Service.
The children have been very busy during their
stay, What vi tn expert instruction in baseball and
swimming at hand, community party and girl scout
festiHty to attend, short hikes to take and many
new games to learn. Not too busy to attend the
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-08-01
LOCAL TALENT SHOW
TO BENEFIT RED CROSS

Tomorrow night, Friday, August 2, at e:l5 Pm. Is
the time for the gala localtalent program of enter
taiment in the school auditorium under the direction
Of Shirley Land. Sponsored by the Citizens Assocta
tion, the receipts Of the occasion Will go to the
Ameri can Red Cross.
The program Of entertainment is expected to Last
at least hour and half and includes the follow
ing numbers: George Fair, cello msicj Ruth Morgan,
dramatic readingsj Joan McNamara vocal selection;
Lloyd McE"an, eccentric dances;He1en Fnnacom wash
ington concert pianist), piano solos, Anne Miller,
vocal selections. The following will participate
in group and solo dances' Doris Bates, Patricia
Featherby, Ellen Gussio, Dorothy Herbert, Mona Land,
Jane dnhardt, Patricia LOTUS, Barbara Lyles Mari
Ign Naryn,> Nancy Nag1e, Lois Preston, and Carolyn
Tomins. Accompanies for the evening Will be Anne
Miller and Betsy Woodman.
The EVENINGS musical selections will include
both classical and popular pieces.
Admission is IS cents, and tickets may be obtained
from: Mrs. Leon Benefiel, COB Crescent Road; Mrs.
Howard Custer, 45R Ridge Roadj Mrs. Linden Dodson,
&c Gardenmy; Mrs. Lois Land, ga Hillside Road;
Mrs. James McCarl, I'D Crescent Roadj Mrs. Isaac
Schwartz, 5-B East~ay, Mss Claire Still, NC
Crescent Road; and Mrs. Theodore Taylor, lo-D Ridge
Road
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-08-01
Water Pageant Tonight

The dreenbe1t cthldren's Swim classes Will
present a Water Pageant toni GIT at the Greenbe1t
Swimming Pool.
The pageant tells the story Of water hating
pirates who shiprecked In front Of King Neptune.
Neptame's daughter, Nary Jean NcCarl, saves the
pirates and teaches them to swim and love the Waters
King Neptune has his comic divers entertain the
pirates, and group Of ten mermatds do all sorts Of
fancy winning.
The pageant Will Last about hour, and Will be
directed by Doris DUNCAN Of the Recreation Depart
ments
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-08-01
- Photo by Fosnight

various Grea1be1t churches last Sunday, however.
The major faiths we'll represented among the
children, with number in each, Catholic, Protes-
tant, and Jewish. The youngsters have been
also to be guests at the Red Cross Benefit show,
August 2.
Up to Sunday night, when this written, the
weather made serious hikes and Washington visits
out Of the question. With cooler weather, the chill
dren will be taken on local and city excursions.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-08-01

ATTEND THE RED CROSS BENEFIT
TOMORROW MIGHT AT s.15 IN THE AUDITORIUM
Evening star., 1940-11-17

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i'm as uniform benson Of grace and soft enchantment
mASh whole Ponds
Vanishing This detabe of
its chief missions life the duty Of dispensing remaining particles
aftermath When
mat finish the petal look you've dreamed Of This
with what hantment powder How surprisingly holds
This brief Ponds
daboe retiring during abbreviated form
skin needs freshnng and makeup renewing
Garry head freely
and flower soft a your right ~
Guard skins tender look and Americas
most families indeed do gswth
Evening star., 1940-11-17

hus stands American Girl today An eager spirited thing
Bimming with life Disciplined in living Swift
tOdays demand
That jewel brightness of her unchangng tradition
high health and personal beauty.
In her of breeding there flaming requisites
to the meculou of her ethe clear and treasured
long laid down by Ponds:-
bAI ht the face h
of endthoa
Spank full mhastwo
with the dried dead cells. dirt oftenmg
hem free
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of the
hsd-renderd ii for little hardened o
to hesurace
SrANk again
ne
Iinesee ofened.P .POesee finer
CUUl with
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MRS. VICTOR PONT MRS. NICHOLAS RiDCELY DU PONT
members Of the fomy whose osocroc heritoee whose
brilliant fomiy Leadership. almost American leg
Evening star., 1940-11-17
Am ER|CAN GIRL |94|

Eyes bright as stars Hair brushed to shining Cheeks
owered rose Attire trim Uniform ora benson Of grace
Evening star., 1940-11-17

6VE-AWAYf for,he thrifty minded
Frankly 10 lure you to our larger
cream jars, which are actually .
better buy, We are handing you
FREE (for . limited period)
tempting supply Of our equally
authoritative hand lotion. DANYA,
with each purchase Of The medium
sixe Ponds Cold Cream. Both
for the price of the cream! Al
beauty counters everywhere.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-05

PIERCE
AT PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pierce t
tanned at their home here Friday
evening honoring their daughter
Mildred, on her 18th birthday an
n~iversary. Games were enjoyed
during the evening followed by an
ice course.
Guests included, Mildred Pierce,
honoree, Nancy Hobbs, Myrtle Mat
Watkins Margaret Helms, Helen
Anderson, Betty Brown, Doris
Helms, Betty Ray Land, Margaret
Rogers, Barbara Ann Watkins, Cor
nelia Lockamy, Catherine Sellars,
Elizabeth Mason, Genieve Startling,
Kenneth Hopkins, Raymond Haas
Bobby Haas, Melwood Raines, Jr.
Billy Raines, Glen Wilson, Morris
Grissom, Henry Mason, Jr., Bobby
West, Jack Mountcastle, Tate Fair
cloth, Jr., Jesse Watkins, Miss EN-
Rhodes, Mr.. and Mrs. Otis
Hobbs, Mrs. w. P. Hopkins and T.
F. watkins.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-05
WOMAN'S COLLEGE
HONOR ROLL

GREENSBORO, March 4.-Miss
Lucille Darwin, a sophomore at
Woman's college received the high
est number of quality points for
academic work of any student at
the college for the first semester,
19%39-194O. Miss Darwin, who is from
New City, New York, earned rs
quality points. She is working to-
ward the degree of Bachelor of
Arts. Runners-up for the honor
were Miss Margaret Wyatte, of
Mebane, a senior, and Miss Jane
Parker, of Smithfield, a sophomore,
who each made 72 quality points.
In the freshman class, the high
est number of quality points was
made by Miss Phyllis Parker, of
Smithfield. Miss Mary 10 Rendle-
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-05
Bolivia

BOLIVIA, March 4 - A popular
baby contest is 10Y in progress at
Bolivia and will close on March is
This is sponsored by the Methodist
ladies for the benefit of the Sunday
school building project.
The following names have beer
entered: Joanna Mintz, N n C y
Edwards, Carolyn Danford, Maud
Lee McKeithan, Mildred johnson,
Julia Mcclure Malpass, Mabel Jean
Reid, Bill Kopp, Jr., Gary johnson,
Phillip Harold Yount, Alvah Ward,
III, Lanny McKeithan, Horace
Mercer johnson, Ennis Hughes
Robinson, Arliss Willetts, Paul Pot
ter Clemmons, Tally Mercer, Donald
Willetts, Franklin Robinson Mercer,
Johnnie Frederick Johnson, Louis
Bryson Hickman, Malcolm Knox,
Leon Roger Swain Virgil
Brothers.
Mrs. Glenn Tucker was hostess to
the K. K. club on Wednesday eve
ming. In an amusing stunt contest
F. w. Taylor was awarded the prize.
Various games were enjoyed during
the evening after which the hostess.
assisted by Mrs. Alex Robinson,
served delicious cherry pie and cof-
fee.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
F. w. Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. Foster
Mintz, Mesdames George Cannon,
Frank Johnson, Van Mercer; Misses
Mae Mcclure, Clara Shapard, Anne
Brewer; Norman Chadwick, Albert
Rosser, Johnnie King, Glenn Tuck.
er, Kenneth Tucker and the hostess.
A Home Management Leaders
school was held at the home of Mrs.
Lillian Oliver in Shallotte last Mon
day. Miss Pauline Gordon, home
specialist from State
college, gave a lesson and demon
stration on Adequate Lighting for
the Home" Boone's Neck, Bolivia,
Ashe, Exum, Myrtle Head and Shall
lotte clubs were well represented.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-05
Legion Dance

leigh: DR.. and Mrs. Frank c.
Brown, DR.. and Mrs. S. d. Nc
Pherson, Sam Mcpherson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Wright and DR.. Ed
ward Organ, Of Durham; Mrs. l..
p. Henkel, Miss Christine Hen
KEEL, MI. and Mrs. Harold Dehow,
Mrs. c. v. Henkel and Mr.. and
Mrs. William Summerville, of
Statesville; Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Hoyle, of Chattanooga, Tenn; Mrs.
Thomas Craig and Miss jamie
Craig Watson, Of Gastonia; Mrs.
w. w. Stringfellow and Miss Nan.
cy Lee Cannon, of Concord; Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Finley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gordon Finley and Mr.. and
Mrs. P. M. Williams, of North
Wilkesboro; Mrs. ]. M. Bernhard,
Miss Fries Hall, Mrs. Lula Gwyn
Nickerson, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Harper Beall, Mr.. and Mrs. John
c. Bernhard, Mr.. and Mrs. g.
F. Harper, Miss Mary Lindsay
Beall, Mrs. E. F. Reid, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Barnhardt and Mr..
and Mrs. Alice Henkel Rhyme and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rhyme. of
Mount Holly.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-05
SUPPER PARTY GIVEN
FOR CLINTON TEAM

CLINTON, March 4. - Mr.. n
Mrs. S. Kaleel entertained mem.
bers of the high school boys bask-
etball team at a supper at their
home on Park Heights, on Monday
evening.
The lower floor of the spacious
home was thrown en- suite, and at
tr%actively decorated carrying out
the Easter motif.
A tempting four course dinner
was served. At each guest plate a
p%lacecard, made of an Easter bask-
ct, was found as favors.
After supper, the team was in
vited to the Southern tavern, where
they were Joined by the cheer team,
they enjoyed dancing until a late
hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis M. Vann, an
nounce the birth of a son, Feb
ruary 26.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Rich an
nounce the birth of a daughter.
on Thursday, February %.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-05
Miss Harper,
Mr.. Arbuckle
Wed In Hickory
Wedding Solemnized Saturday
Evening; Miss Alexius
Is Attendant

HICKORY, March 4-Miss Betty
Corinne Harper, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Finley Gwyn Harper Of
Hickory, became the bride OF
Howard Arbuckle Jr. Of Charlotte
in a formal ceremony solemnized
Saturday at 8 o'clock in the
First Presbyterian church of Hic'
kory.
The Rev. John R. Hay was
the officiating minister. James
Pfohl of Davidson played the we'd
ding music on the organ, and
Miss Christine Henkel, of States
vile, aunt of the bride, and Don
aid Pfohl, of Wake Forest, were
soloists.
The church was decorated for the
occasion with Oregon ferns and
woodwardia ferns, with masses of
Gala lilies set against the green
background Seven-branched can.
delabra holding cathedral tapers
d. completed the arrangement in the
chancel, and along the aisles Gala
lilies tied with white satin ribbon
were placed at intervals.
Before the ceremony Mr.. Pfohl
played Andanta Cantabile, Tschai-
kowsy; O, Promise Me. DeKoven;
Ave Maria, Schubert. Elegie, Mas
sanet; selections from Etrellita,
Ponce; and LISTS Liebestraum,
Miss Henkel sang 20 Perfect Love-"
by Burleigh, and Donald Pfohl sang
Because" by D'Hardelot. Dur
ing the ceremony, the organist
played the prayer from Hansel and
Gretel, by Humperdinck. The ira
ditional wedding marches were
used as professional and recession
al.
DR.. Thomas Sparrow, of Char
lotte, was Mr.. Arbuckle's best a
and the ushers included William
Mcclure, James ]. Harris, Martin
Lee and William Glasgow, all of
Charlotte, DIR. I. Hechenbleikner
Of Stamford, Conn, F. Gwyn
Harper, Jr., of New York, William
Cullum, Of New Haven, Conn, c.
V. Henkel, Jr.. of S~tatesville, Den
ton Hull, of Hickory and Barrie
Blackwelder, of Hickory.
The brides attendants were Mrs.
James J. Harris, of Charlotte, and
Mrs. F. Gwyn Harper, Jr., of New
York, matrons Of honor; Miss
Cheshire Cox, of Washington, D..
c., Miss Catherine Alexius, Will
mington, Miss Adele Arbuckle, of
Davidson, sister of the bridegroom,
and Miss Esther Blackwelder, of
Hickory, bridesmaids.
The attendants were dressed alike
in stem green organza, made on
princess lines. The full skirts were
finished with bias bands and bows
of the same material, and the fit
ted bodices had square necklines
and puffed sleeves. They carried
bouquets of white hyacinths, tied
with long green satin steamers
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-05
PERSONALS

Justus M. Sistrunk has returned
to Fort Moultrie, after a short visit
here with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fuller Sistrunk.
Mrs. J. Irving Corbett and son,
Jimmie, have returned to the city
after a short trip to Washington,
D. c., and Philadelphia.
Friends of Miss Lucille Biddle will
be pleased to learn that she has re-
turned to her home following an
appendectomy at Bullock hospital.
Mrs. J.. L. Canady, Jr., and son,
Joel, of Winston-Salem, and Mrs.
Charles Rankin, of Augusta, Ga,
are visiting their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. B. Lewis this week.
Mrs. Harry Hayden has as her
guests at her home on South Front
street, her daughter and grand
children, Mrs. Ted Robinson, and
Peter Darby and Joanna Robinson,
of Riverdale, N. Y.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-05
THOMPSON-HODGE
ANNOUNCED

CHARLTON, March Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Hodge, of Clarkton, an.
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Irene, to Lesion Thompson, on
Sunday, February IS, at Dillon,
South Carolina.
Mrs. Thompson is a former resi-.
dent of Wilmington, and is a gradu-
the class of 1888. Mr.. Thompson is
the o of C. I. Thompson and is
connected in business in Clarkton.
The couple will make their home in
Clarkton.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-05
ST. CIRCLES
TO HOLD MEETINGS

The circles of st. Andrews Pres
byterian church will meet as fol-
lows:
Mrs. John Plummer, chairman,
with the chairman, 312 North Fifth
street, this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Mrs. F w. Tremain, chair
man, will meet at the church on
Wednesday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock.
3-Mrs. C. B. Case, chairman with
the chairman, I'LL Grace street,
this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Mrs. o. V. Thompson, chair.
man, with Mrs J.. G. Carroll, 1917
Market street, this afternoon $3.50
o'clock.
5-Mrs. C. H. Storey, chairman,
with the chairman, 12o North 18th
street, Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-05

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A little of this spicy, aromatic
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-05
SUB-DEB CLUB WILL
MEET TONIGHT
WITH PRESIDENT

The Sub-Deb club will hold its
regular meeting tonight at 1880
o'clock at the home of the presi-
dent, Miss Bette Harper. The new
members will be initiated into the
organization at this time. All mem
bers are urged to be present.
Newly elected officers are as fol-
lows: President, Miss Bette Harper;
vice-president, Miss Martha William
son; recording-secretary, Miss Nan
cy Crichton; corresponding secre-
tary, Miss Helen Holden; treasurer,
Miss Lois Mintz; and social chair
man, Miss Sally Margaret johnson.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-05
ADVERTISEMENT
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With Proved Feature

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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-05
PETITION FILED

HARRISBURG, Pa, March 4.-(Pl
Petitions to place the name of
President Roosevelt on the ballot for
Pennsylvania preferential primary
in April were filed today at the state
elections bureau.