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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-18
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Real Estate

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Beach ocean front cottage, z rooms
furnished. 81, 200-$20O down, $50
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PA Princess st. Dial 1888.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-11-08
Is all this sad world needs.

The following is an ancient
prayer, found on the wall of an old
inn in Lancashire, England:
Give us Lord, a bit O sun,
a bit O work and bit O fun;
Give us all in tn struggle and
sputter
Our daily bread and bit o
butter.
Give us health, our keep to make
An a bit of sport for poor
folks sake;
Give us sense, for we're some Of
Of us buffers,
An heart to feel for all that
suffers.
Give us, too, bit of song
An tale and a book to help
us along,
An give us our share O sorrows
lesson
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-11-08
made an investigation.

Four persons were seriously in
jured in 1926 in an outomc bile
accident on the SharpsDurg pike,
the car Overturning three miles
from Hagerstown about midnight
The injured. three of whom were
taken to the hospital, were: Harry
Maloy, shoulder and arm broken;
Charles Householder, leg injured;
nose and injured hand and Miss
Edna Knepper. injuries to face
and body. Passing motorists found
the injured persons lying along
the pike. Deputy Kaylor and Police
man Reid investigated.
On a grave stone in Rose Hill
Cemetery is this poetic inscription:
$50 many gods, so many creeds,
SO many paths that wind and
wind
When just the art of being kind
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-11-08

Harry Lang, a church deacon
of Toledo, was caught carrying off
five gallons of paint from store
he had enterned at night, and
charged with burglary. He had an
excuse of a sort. declaring that the
church needed painting and had
no funds for the purpose.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-11-08

That we may prove how
grief's a blessin'.
Give us, Lord, a chance to be
Our goOdly best, brave wise
and free;
Our goodly best for ourselves and
others
Till all men learn to live as
brothers"
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-11-08

III the issue of the HogerstOwn
Globe of Oct. 4, 1910. reference
was made to Monsieus Rue, a
Frenchman, in the Horse and
Buggy Column" The mention was
from reference by George William
Slower, who gave some history re-
garding Monsieur Rue. A reader
of The Globe informs us that this
Frenchman was the Grandfather
of the late Charles Cramer. whom
many readers will no doubt remem-
Der
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-11-08
By the Old Lamp Lighter

ceiyed 5 per cent certificates of the
Atlantic Coast Line Co., of the par
value Of $4,000, He gave the Balti-
more Association for the Improve
ment of the Poor. $4,000 of the 5
per cent certificate of the Atlantic
Coast Line Co, and to the Little
Sisters of the Poor, $4,000 in said
certificates and to the Society for
the protection of Children from
Cruelty and immortality, $4,000
Lancelot jacques, Sr.. in 1929,
resigned as president if the Peoples
ranking Co. of Smithbr1g. Mr..
Jacques found his many outside in
terests conflicting seriously with
his duties at the financial institu-
ton, as explained by Mr.. Jacques.
which explanation was accepted by
the directors. Frank 0. Cox. form
erly vice president, was elected
president to fill the vacancy. Dr.
c. A. Kohler took place of Mr. Cox
as vice president.
An article of 1884 told of Mrs
Kate Fechtig, 80 years old, suffer
ing with a sharp pain in one of her
arms. A large lump raised upon
her arm and a sharp point made it's
appearance, and when removed it
was found to be needle, black
with age, which it was believed,
Mrs. Fechtig had swallawed' many
years before. The next day Mrs
Fechtig was much improved.
April Is, 1901: Chimes clear
and sweet of the beautiful wedding
of Miss Lillian Lehman Schindel,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
j. Schindel, of this city, and Will
lam Puryis Taylor, Philadelphia,
rang out in Zion Reformed Church.
The cermony was performed by
Rev. DR.. J. Spangler Keiffer
Among the bridesmaids were
Miss Nellie Irma McCardell and
Miss Grace Elizabeth Hall, both of
Hagerstown. John B. Kieffer, this
city, was one of the ushers. Mrs.
Frank B. Cook played Lohengrin's
wedding march. A reception was
held at the brides home, 47O
Potomac avenue.
In 1926 Mary Knott, "a months
old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Knott, Chestnut street and
Garlinger avenue, died from strych-
nine poisoning, traces Of which
were found in the child's stomach.
The authorities believed the poison
was contained in a tablet which the
child, it was thought. had found
upon the floor and eaten. Justice
J. Scott Bower and authorities
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-11-08

Der.
An article of October 1881 tells
of William c.. Shidneck, foreman
of the local Pennsylvania Railroad
transfer retiring after AZ years of
continuous service of the company
His retirement was effective Nov
l, 1881. He joined the roll of honor
with six other Cumberland Valley
employees, whose names were
also added to the retired list. Mr..
Shildneck began his railroad career
Oct. IS, 1884, with the Cumberland
Valley Railroad as foreman of the
transfer, which position he held
continuously up to the time Of his
retirement, which was brought
about by general debility. He re-
ceived a certificate personally
signed by President w w. After
bury, evidencing the appreciation
OF the management.
In 1901 Mike Battle gallant dri-
yer of pair of fiery jacks for
Harry Bester, on one Of his ice wa
CONS, stopped the same as they ran
away on Antietam street and plOw
ed up the dust in mighty clouds.
There was talk of rewarding the
hero with medal.
George w. Fleming, widely
known citizen and candidate on
the Republican ticket for the NOM
ination for tax collector, died in
1890 at the home of his sister Mrs.
Cyrus D. Bell, at Williamsport.
Miss Agnes Scheffer died in 1927
at her home in the CASTILLO Hotel.
She was we'll known as a teacher
in the public schools of Hagers-
town She was a daughter of Justus
Scheffer, a we'll known teacher Of
the city.
In 1901 the will of the late B. F.
Newcomer was filed, disposing Of
an estate, which, it was stated, at
par stock, was worth $3,000,000,
the value at that time being about
$5,000,000. Besides numerous per-
sonal requests he gave the Orphans
home. $4,000, par value of the 4
per cent certificate of Indebtedness
of the Atlantic Coast Line Co The
MARYLAND School for the blind re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
STATE

If you intend to see the thrilling double smash show currently at the Warner Bros. State theater you'll have to hurry as performances to- morrow evening positively concludes its engagement. Headlining the -tingling show is Nathaniel Hawthorne's The House of the Sev- en Gables" with George Sanders, Margaret Lindsay. Nan Grey and Vincent Price. The second big treat is Black Friday starring Boris Karloff and Bella Lugosi. If you haven't viewed this show to date, plan to do so this evening or to- morrow; You're sure to enjoy every minute of it.
 A new motion picture thrill is coming to the State on Wednesday when the Swiss Family Robinson" comes to that theater for an en- gagement of three days only.
 Here is positively the most famous story of the last hundred years. Read by millions since 1t was first written early in the last century, Johann David Wyss' immortal &C., count of the amazing adventures of London society family, Swiss Family Robinson" has at. last been brought to the screen ill one of the most fascinating and exciting mo- tion pictures of all time.
 Do you remember what happened to this gently-bred, luxury -loyng family when they, sailed away on the brig, "Flyning Swan," for new life in Australia?- How they were wrecked in a terrible, storm, and how they were cast away on a strange and mysterious tropical island where they experienced the most amazing adventures ever recorded in the annuals of literature?
 Well starting Wednesday at the State, will be your chance to see it all. visualized for you by the magic of the screen, in a motion picture that will live with you long after you've seen 1t.
 Magnificently produced in every respect the film boasts a superb cast which includes sucha brilliant stars as Thomas Mitchell, one of the screens greatest character actors. Edna Best, Freddie Bartholomew, Terry Kilburn, Tim Holt and Baby obby Quilland.
 As the second big hit the man. agement will present an exciting drama entitled Double Alibi" with Wayne Morris, Margaret Lindsay and William Gargan in the fea- tured roles. /" .'' :,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
M 1he Local TheaterS
POLES

One of the worlds most famous entertainers, Peg-Leg Bates, will headline the outstanding vaudeville show to be presented at p. m. on Wednesday evening from the stage of the Loew Poli theater for one performance only.
 Peg-Leg Bates, legged hoofer, is called the worlds greatest dancer by hooters themselves. Wherever he appears the applause is 8 thunder ous ovation from audiences who applaud not out of sympathy, but on sheer dancing talent. His spec tacular success is a testimonial to his amazing courage. He lost his Neg in 1918 in an automobile accident in South Carolina, being only 12 years old at the. time. But despite this tragedy in his young life, he resolved to make good in two- legged world. After a few years ex- perience of walking with a peg-leg he was ready to begin his dancing career. His first Broadway appear ance was in Lew Leslie's Black birds," and the courageous kid fig uratively tore dow nthe house. That was back in 1928. Today Peg-Leg Bates is the No. 1 dancer of the country and has the admiration of millions. His personal appearance Waterbury is rare treat for every one. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to see today's greatest dancer, in person, on the Loew Poli stage. In addition there will be other big acts, including some of the most popular of radio and stage favorites. Gus Meyers and the Loew Poli theater orchestra will provide the musical background for the show which will be presented in addition to a double smash hit screen program. And best ofrall there will be no advance in prices for this big combination event of stage and screen.
 Comprising the screen fare are Pat O'Brien in Slightly honorable" and Charles Bickford in, "Mutiny In The Big House., both providing you with the tops in screen enter tainment, and the best show in town, s,t f'e.
 Attraction current at LoeW's Poli include Burgess Meredith in John Steinbeck's "OfsMice And Men" and William Gargan in ,'Isle of Destiny" 1"
 And don't forget-every Thursday evening Loew's Roli presents Movie Party ,the fun game of the century. If you haven't yet played this game you're missing lot of thrills and excitement. $100 in cash awards is given away weekly andit is ex- tremely easy to win one of the many big prizes. All that is required is a little skill and knowledge of the stars. To be sure to be on hand Thursday evening for fun and fortune.
 Watch for Walt Disney's full length feature production in techni- color, "Pinocchio." It's the next big hit show coming to this popular theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
WORKERS NAMED FOR MARDI GRAS
East End Community Club Committee Meets TOmOr-
 row Evening

A meeting of the general commit tee in charge of the Mardi Gras planned by the East End Com munity Club will be held tomorrow evening in SS. Peter and Paul School. James J. Creem is chairman, Harry Corden, secretary and Ben- jamin Mover, treasurer.
 All members appointed and those who wish to volunteer their services to make the event an outstanding success are requested to attend to- morrow nights meeting. Several new committees will be named by Chair man Green. The following have been named:
 MT. and Mrs. William Foley, MT. and Mrs. Edmund White, MT. and Mrs. Edwin Bolger, MT. and Mrs. Peter Kelley, MT. and Mrs. Ben- jamin Mover, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Phelan, MT. and Mrs. Raymond Burke, MT. and Mrs. Charles Neil- son, MT. and Mrs. Harry Cashin, MT. and Mrs. George Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Kenny, MT. and Mrs. Charles Berube, MT. and Mrs. James Farren, MT. and Mrs. Clifford Aspinwall, MT. and Mrs. Jere Bro phy, MT. and Mrs. Herman Schaef- fer, Mir. and Mrs. M. Molaskey, MT. and Mrs. Thomas McGivney, MT. and Mrs. Albert St. Hilaire, MT. and Mrs. Charles Mccarthy, MT. and Mrs. William Cleary, MT. and Mrs. aJmes Kelley, MT. and Mrs. Nelson Squires, MT. and Mrs. George Mc- Guire, MT. and Mrs. Walter Kelly, Mrs. William Keavney, Mrs. Helep Leary, Miss Ada Blatherwick. Mrs. Michael Carroll, Mrs. Robert Welch, Miss Claire Parent, Miss Frances Green, Miss Helena McGuire, Miss Mary Skymba.
 Paul Kunkel, Joseph Brophy. William Cavanaugh, Al Wiehn,E Harry Corden, Clarence Waite Eugene Sullivan, Albert Schiavone. John McKenna, Charles Stein,I George Steward, Charles Grif- fin, Mrs. J. Geghan, Vincent Coates, | and John Hartley,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
WILD TURKEY | ON WAY BACK
I3 States Working on
 Program to Prevent. ] Species Extinction ....

New England was veritable ,wild- life empire three centuries ago. Ii1 fact, if it had not been for the game and fish resources, the. Pilgrims would have starved to death before they ever scould; have established themselves agriculturally. i In gratitude, the Pilgrim Fathers declared a Thanksgiving day, and held a great feast. The principal part of the menu was. wild turkey which were most abundant and easily secured.
 Today there are no wild turkey in New England. In other sections w'iere they once abounded, their numbers are badly depleted.
 However, there are strong hopes for partially restoring this magnifi- cent game bird. Due to funds made available by the Federal-Aid7 7To Wildlife Act, thirteen states have embarked cn programs to bring back the wild turkey. In statewide game survey, Arizona in studi1g diseases of these birds as well as stocking them in the Coronado and Crook National Forests and in cer- tain areas in the Catalina, Pinalino, Chirichua and Bradshaw Moun- tainS. $ @t's',. p, In the mid-south, Kentucky is un- dertaking an ambitious program of rehabilita.ing wild turkeys. A refuge unit has been acquired in Harlan county and 2,000 acres of land in. the eastern. part of the state have been purchased for another unit. CCC help is being employed to develop the latter area. -----.t ..- :, -.---- --.-.
 In Mississippi the Ilickapoo Game preserve is being improved as re- fuge and selected federal forest lands within the state are being stocked with wild turkey. ': Tennessee has acquired 18,000 acres. of land i'll Cheathan County. A good part of this land is ideal for wild turkey. Virginia is making rapid progress on its turkey pro- gram, made possible by funds from the Federal Aid to-Wildlife Act. Their plans call for releasing birds on sizeable areas in the Thomas Jefferson National Forest. and nb- erating surplus birds raised at the Wildlife Research Unit at Blacks burg. Disease and timber manage ment are also being studied in con- nection with wild turkeys. Other states which have. wild turkeys pro- grams are: Alabama, Maryland, Missouri. North Carolina, Pernsyl- vania, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18

| Georgian area, but their number is believed to be large.
 The general opinion in Wash ington is that the number of French troops in Syria has been good deal exaggerated recently, this, 1t is held, was done by the French government intentionally as means of putting pressure on Russia. Even so, it is admitted that France has strong forces in Syria, available for use ;n a drive against the pipeline if nec- essary; in addition, England has heavy troop concentrations in the Huez neighborhocd.
 DRIVE TOWARD INDIA
 HELD IMPROBABLE
 It is generally assumed that If this war did develop, Russia would take the defensive-at first, anyway ito protect her oil line. Strategical- ly, any offensive by Soviet troops would logically strike south and west from Georgia, toward Syria and the Suez. Little stock is taken here in the stories about Russian drive toward India; distances would be too great and supply lines altogether too sketchy, it is beleived, to make such an offensive practicable.
 Should there be an allied effort to invade Russia itself, the line would probably go via Rumania and offer Russia a formidable defense Odessa; the Caucasus mountains line, beyond which an invaders sup ply difficulties would be immense.
 There is good deal of feeling :n Washington that much of the Near East war talk has been started by the British and French to remind Stalin of the vulnerability of his all-important oil line-and hence to restrain. him from taking more active part in Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18

<- Beware of ciphers correspondent Of the Hartford Courant, T. c. Cavanaugh of New Britain points out an interesting study in numerOlogy He reveals that every American president, since William Henry Harrison elected to office in year ending in
 cipher has died in office The list starts with Harrison elected in 184O and dead month after his naugura
 ton Lincoln elected in 1S6O reelected in 1884, died in 1865; Garfield elected in 1SSO inaugurated in March, 1884, assassinated in September 1881; Mckinley elected in 1896 reelected in 19OO assassnated in Sep tember, 19O1 Harding, elected in 1920, dead in 1925 It's an interesting chain yet unbrOken and pointing a grim finger at the successful candidate who emerges from November's balOting our next President .-.' .- :
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18

Sammy Frank, one of the YMHA basketball stars of
 few years back but now retired from the court pastme is receiving treatment at St. Marys Hospital for rheu- matism Mrs. Carrie Tisdo, president of the Willing Workers of the A. M E. Zion Church. expects record turnout for the annual chicken supper her group will serve April at the church. Assisting Mrs. Tsdol on the arrangements is Rev. s. w. Weller, pastor Floyd J. Lyttle Melrose Avenue supervisor has been elected to membership in the local lodge of Eks and is now egi ble to ride the goat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18

Mrs Andrew Finlay of Chestnut avenue Mrs. John E. Graham of Sunnyside Avenue Attorney and Mrs Vincent Miller Theresa Stapleton Mrs Joseph Namura of Bunker Hill avenue, Henrietta Jentoch, Mrs. John La and H. Ludum were among the hundreds of Waerbul ans who excursioned to New York Thursday to take in the coorf
 flower show at the Grand Central Palace They gasped the fabulous spring show featuring the golden acacas gar waterfall garden exhibit where 100 gallons of water per minute drop IS feet an ancient sandstone dam to an original creek bed in the foreground The long train ride made them tired but they'd do 1t again In minute to see another show like that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
FAMILY SCORES - ON LONGEVITY

Ukiah. Cal. (UP)-E. H. Phillips has discovered the secret of ion- gevity. Refusing to give his age, but admitting he was born back in the sos, he attributes the fact that for the last e6 years there has not been 10 death in the family. which now includes the great grandparents, their six children, 10 grandchildren, and three great.grandchlldren. to the fact that he married . good cook.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18

well beyond them at one time dur ing the World War; furthermore, it might be possible to send an allied army around to the region of Ba- tum by sea.
 Sea power would be important in such a war. If the war did take place, German Russian drive on Rumania might accompany it. in which case Britain and France would need Turkish permission to transport rescue force to the mouth of the Danube by sea. How ever, Germany is reported to have pledged Russia to leave Rumania alone.
 TURKISH ARMY
 STRONGER THAN SOVIET
 Good figures on existing naval strengths in the Black Sea are not at hand here, but the consensus is that the Turkish forces are stronger than the Russian; with French and British additions, they certainly would be. Transport of any army to Rumania would thus be possible; SC would blow at Odessa, Russia $ principal naval base, and conse- quent cutting of the sea lane by which oil goes from Batun to Odessa.
 Turkey has capable army with a peace strength of half a million men. No one knows how many troops Russia now has in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18

That "Rosalind Russell hat" was just too funny to do fadeout after it rocked world with laughter in 'The Women. So the "ROz Russell' headgear will shine again with its flowers and strawOny they'll be in Practically every queer hat in the Metro Godwyn- Mayer wardrobe department had been tried Renie Riano for her role in 'The Ghost Comes Home
 None seemed just the thing needed In despair ward robe attendant Marie Muschette took the ROsalind Russell hat tore the veil off and placed the hat on Miss Riano backwards It got laugh on the spot and place in the picture t' .'' F+
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
Todays Answera SO 0ANIUM CRACKERS

re Questions on Comic Page
 l. The capital, of Nevada is Car son City. ..
 ?. The smallest state, in popula- tion, is Nevada. ........ ....
 3. The easternmost state is Maine 4. The state that has the great est number. of Congressmen is New York.
 5. Madison is the capital of Wis.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
BY BRUCE CATION NEA Service Washington
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 Washington, March 18 -, War in the southeast moved closer with elimination of the Northern Front by the peace of Finland, in the opinion of many world military au- thorities. r
 In the center of the stage in the new potential theater of war is the big oil pipe line from Baku to Ba- tum, across the Russian province of Georgia, which carries much of the oil on which Russia depnds and from which Germany hopes to in- crease her supplies.
 Observers in the capital believe that, if Turkey, France and Eng land, should unite in a war against Russia, this pipeline would be the chief military objective. An allied army, 1t is assumed, would strive
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
Editor Tall ToxUer TOnicS ConUrafuIat

Editor Tall Tower Topics =. . Congratulations to for the best Irish Mite held in the city of Water bury The musicians and singers the tops and the COlIeens in their green white and gold uniforms were grand Billy Ahearn, famous dancing teacher, has trained these girls only can hope to see those Col Teens perform here again very too The Coeens Pm referring to are Kathleen Kelley, Kay Lucid Ruth Casey Ann GOggins and Mae Sheehy An Irish Lover of Art
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
Northern Front Closed By Finn Peace, So Action May Be Moved To
 Southeastern Theater

to cut it; Russia's chief objective would be to protect 1t, since it carries the output of the rich Baku oil fields, and its capture or cut ting would seriously cripple the Soviet Union.
 MOUNTAIN RANGE
 WOULD BE FRONTIER
 Formidable mountain ranges lie along the Turkish Russian border, and it is assumed that the Russian defense line would be drawn there. These mountains are not impass- able, however - Russian troops got
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
SALES TALKS RECORDED

Pasadena, Cal. UP) - Future salesmen being educated at the Pasadena Junior College now ust a "voice microscope" Records are made of sales talks by the stu dents and these are later repro duced before the class, permitting them to detect just where and how the high pressure salesman's "salei talk" began slipping and presum- ably caused him to miss a sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
YUKON CLINICS TO ITS DEAD

Mayo, Yukon Territory - CU.P0 Mute testimony of the hardships encountered in the frozen north land was te lifeless. frozen body of Alfred Burrian, whose tractor crashed through the ice of a river recently. Burrian's brother and three companions hacked at the ice for 48 hours before thye freed his body. 4.'.t.