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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
OBITUARIES

survived by three sons, Carson
|Sol&s. OF Hampton, Va, Clarence
|soles. Of Fayetteville, and Claude
Soles, Of Tabor City; two .daugh'
tiers. MES. Chellie Long. Of Clarsn,
don. and Mrs. Reba Roberts, od
Tabor City; four brothers, jim
Jolly, of Clarendon, Grover Jolly
Of Tabor city; Dillon jolly, d
Clarendon, and Chks Jolly, Of Free
man; three sisters, Mrs. Ella
Todd. Of Loris. S. c., Mrs. Allit
Hardy ana Mfs. Bert Hardy, OF
Tabor City.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
Seluation Army Yule
Fund Reaches $249.lS

The Christmas fund of the nan''
tion Army totaled $249.lb last hs",'
with the addition of s2S.72 IN coi'i'
buttons yesterday.
OF contributions yesterday lllei'
was $14.22 in the "kettles" on NV m
streets and $14.50 came IN lhe "''', m
There was also the donation OIL a O8'
rel Of flour.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
WILSON w. GREEN

BOLTON, Dec. 13.-Funeral serv.
ices for Wilson Walter Green were
conducted recently by his pastor. the
Rey. j. p. Starnes. at Carver's Creek
Methodist church with interment at
tho church cemetery. Honorary pail.
bearers were c. r. Singletary, DR..
]. N. Dawson, John Lewis, D. w.
Merritt, G. T. Myer and W. n.
Parker. Active pallbearers: Edison
Herrin, Frank Elliott, H. Apple.
white, Dalton Russ, Charlie Brody.
John X. Nicholson.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
JAMES A. McCULLOCH

Funeral rites for James Alexan.
der McCulloch, S7.year.old retired
dentist. Of Bradley's Creek, were
held from the Harrells Funeral
home by the Rev. Robert L. Jerome
yesterday morning at 1o:So o'clock.
Interment followed in the Masonboro
Baptist church cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Tom
Smith, Carey Walton, Tom Groom,
Harris Haskell, Warren Sanders,
and Kenneth Kirby.
Mr.. McCulloch is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. C. e. Enfield, Of
Bradley's Creek.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
CRAWFORD GIVEN
SUSPENDED TERM
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NSv"'''t~S~ *'S'''
chimes seized In raids conducted
here stine time axo.
Judge Williams Also ordered that
66 Of the rnathihts BE confiscated
and 10 other machines, which were
loaded on a van ready for ship.
ment at the time Of the raid, be
turned back to their owner to be
shipped out Of the state as origin
ally consigned.
Later during an evening session
CT the court Judge Williams said
the order as to the confiycation OF
the 66 machines should be stricken
out and told attorneys for the defen-
dant he would render a decision as
to their fate on Monday, December
%.
Emmett H. Bellany and William
B. Rodman, attorneys for Craw.
ford, said Judge Williams had in
formed them the courts disposi-
ton Of the 66 machines will not be
passed upon until December %.
Crawford's attorneys contended
that the 66 machines were in inter
state commerce, and therefore,
were not liable to be conhscated
and destroyed.
Defense counsel further contended
before Judge Williams that bill
Of lading had been issued for these
machines and they had been &C.
cepted for shipment by the P. and
F. Motor Express company. The
machines should 60 through to
Richmond as originally arranged.
Crawford's attorneys contended.
Crawford's case was on appeal
fro mthe recorders court, where he
was fined 5000 by Judge A. Lennon.
The defendant rendered plea Of
nolo contendre when his case was
called at the November criminal
term Of New Hanover superior
court and prayer for judgment
was continued by consent until the
current civil session.
Crawford was charged with the
illegal possession Of IS slot ma.
chimes, including 70 taken in raids
at the P. and F. Motor Express
company warehouse and Is in a
building located at the corner Of
Fourth and Castle streets.
At 4:40 o'clock yesterday after
noon a jury returned a verdict OF
$3.50 compensatory damages in
favor Of the plaintiffs in the eases
Of Thelfna Louise Williams and
Dorothy Elizabeth Mallette VS.. T.
S. Neal and the Southern Railway
company.
The jury awarded $3.50 compen-
satory damages to williams and
500 to Mallette. In each case the
plaintiffs had sought actual, dam
ages Of $4,000 and punitive dam
ages Of $4,000.
Plaintiffs had alleged they were
damaged when forced to spend the
night in a Goldsboro station be-
cause the railway did not have
sufficient equipment to transport
them to Winston-Salem after they
had bought tickets.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
U. s. LINER SAILS

LISBON. Dec. 1a-tR--The United
states liner Excanbion sailed today
with an overflow passenger list Of
1855, including ~ children refugees.
mattresses again had to bs placed
IN the salons to provide sleeping
facilities.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
RED CROSS PLANS
WORK AT CENTER
(Continued From Pare One,

money in the budget for material
aid, but any services needed will
be rendered. Several thousand dol
lars would be necessary to furnish
funds for the soldier to do the
things indicated by investigation as
proper.
Mrs. Speiden pointed out that this
does not mean running home'
every time he wants to, but In.
wolves necessary trips for sickness
or death.
II soldier should want to con-
tact his family for certain infor-
nation regarding sickness, for ex-
ample, said Mrs. Speiden, the 10.
cal office would write the r e d
Cross office in or near his home
town. This Office would send a
Representative to visit the family
and report the circumstances. In
case Of serious illness when the
Red Cross representative feels the
presence Of the soldier at home
would be definite help, that rec
ommendation would be made and
sent to his commanding officer.
In case of death of the father
or breadwinner Of the family, the
Red Cross upon request invest.
gates whether the soldier should
receive leave for dependence. II
such action Is deemed necessary
the Red Cross gets definite
promise Of job for the man be-
lore sending the report to his COM
manding officers. Oftentimes the
soldier can be Of more help by
staying In the army and sending
a oe1lnlte allotment to his family. 1
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
MRS. ZELLA SOLEs

TABOR CITY, Dec. 13.-Mrs.
Zella Soles, IS, widow Of w. M.
Soles, died at her home in Tabor
city last night at 7:30 o'clock aft.
er a short illness.
Funeral services will be held
from the late residence Saturday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with the
Rev. Winfrey Davis, pastor Of the
First Baptist church here, officiat-
ing.
Mrs. Soles was a member of
Mt. Sinai Baptist church. She is
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
RIPLEY ESTATE

The estate Of Mary Ripley,
who died November rs, In
cludes houses and lots valued
1t 5000 and Is left to James
Henry Watkins and Theodosia
Harrell, records ut the Office
OF T. a. Henderson, clerk Of
New Hanover superior court.
disclosed yesterday.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
ENLISTS

Samuel w. Hassell, ~, color
ed. of Snead's Ferry, has en-
listed at the local sub-station
for the mess attendant branch
of the U. s. Naval service, n.
L. DeLoach, local naval re-
cruiter, reported yesterday.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
MAN SHOT

Rubin McAllister, 1914 Cald.
well avenue, WAS admitted to
James Walker Memorial hospital
yesterday afternoon for treat.
ment Of pistol wounds i'm tie
right knee. He told police that
he was at q filling station ut 18th
street and Wrightsville avenue
and q boy dropped = .32, caliber
pistol, causing It to discharge
and wound him.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
BRITISH FORCES
DRIVING ITALIANS
OUT OF EGYPT
CONTINUED From Page One)

the wide extent of the area
of isolated battles-500 square
miles of sand and rock. Among
these captives were five gen.
erals.
(In London military sources
estimated the Italians cap
tured at 40,000.)
!. The first phase of the British
offensive-a spectacular example
of desert warfare-Was clearly
nearing an end, and there were
:, signs that after necessary
breather to repair damage to ma
chimes and rest the British troops
the operation might be turned into
a invasion of Libya.
This word was given to an AS
sociated Press correspondent
aboard a British destroyer, who
told, too, of the mighty and con-
tinuing British offensive from the
sea-a series of bombardments
which British naval authorities
said had put the fleeing Fascists
along the Mediterranean coast un-
der one of the most destructive
naval shellings in history.
- = Thousands Flee
This sea campaign, supporting
the British armored units which
fell, so suddenly upon the Italians
in their fortified bases along the
coast, sent many thousands of 1tal-
ians in disordered flight.
The British fleet, throwing six
to 15-inch shells, started at Matil-
ka, Is miles to the east of what
had been Graziani's strongest ad-
vance base at Sidi Barrani, and
smashed it in an hours firing.
Italian troop transports were
crushed, troop columns were OBJ
liberated and sections of the hard
surfaced road built so painstaking-
ly by the Italians were thrown
into the air.
:. Salum, the Italian base just with
in Egypt, was similarly assaulted,
while British ground forces were
advancing upon it beyond the fall
len Fascist base of Sidi Barrani.
British pilots poured bombs upon
the retreating Italians.
Like Story
The air arm told a like story
today of uninterrupted destruction
Of the Italian organization. In op-
erations through the night-opera-
tions that have not really ended
since the beginning of the offen-
sive-British pilots we're declared
to have struck heavily at Italian
bases all over the Egyptian and
Libyan area.
Attacked, said the British, were
the chief Italian position at
Tobruk, on the Libyan coast where
hangers at a nearby airdrome
were completely gutted;;" Bardia,
Libya, where an ammunition dump
went up in a great explosion that
spurted flames a thousand feet
aloft, and many other objectives.
The town of Tobruk and it's har.
Dor were declared hit by many
tons Of bombs, setting off fires
and explosions, some of them near
gasoline storages; altogether a
dozen Italian airdromes and land.
ing fields were reported damaged
An unstated number of Italian
planes were declared destroyed or
-fha ground.
= = Before this raid, Italian plane
= losses for the whole campaign hae
\. been declared nearly half hun
4: dred.
I; @.RAF casualties were said by 9
4: military spokesman to have beer
/: Incredibly small'' and casualtie,
]. Among British field troops were
\: described as very light"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
BREAK.rN

MRS. H. A. Strickland, I'll
South Fifth street, reported to
police last night that someone
had torn the screen off 4 hack
window and entered her house
Nothing was missing, however
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
City Briefs
STUDENT HONORED

STUDENT HONORED
Bob Goldberg, of WiIn,in gton,
Is listed among 10 Wake Forest
college students who have been
selected for membership in
who's Who in American Col.
leges and Universities"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
EMPTY STOCKING
IS STILL LAGGING
(Cehtinued From Page O1se)

4 third Of what will be needed to
meet all the demands being made
this year.
For many children 1t will either
be sohs Of misery, humiliation and
unhappiness or gay laughter on
Christmas morning. The sponsors Of
the fund hope that 1t will be the
latter and that no child in the city
and county will be overlooked
Christmas.
The appeals for aid are numerous.
They are simple appeals, not asking
for much, but they do ask to be re.
membered. And that is what the
Empty Stocking plans to do-to give
to these unfortunate children some
remembrance that, despite their
poverty, they have not been forgot
ten and that there Is Santa Claus
for the poor as we'll as the rich.
Unless there are many more con-
tributions there will be much child.
ish misery and = keen sense OF hurt
and disappointment.
You can prevent this by making
q contribution now to the Star.News
Empty Stocking fund. Contributions
may be made either through J.
Henry Gerdes, treasurer Of the fund,
at the Peoples Savings Bank and
Trust company or at the Star-News
offices. All contributions will be
acknowledged through the columns
of this newspaper.
syha fund to data.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
SERVICE CHANGED

The evening worship service
Of the Sixth Street Advent Chris.
tian church will start at 7:yU
o'clock instead Of 8 O'Clock be.
ginning Sunday night.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14
Beware Coughs
81. sss from common colds
- Osss.ssO~-
. That Hang On

|. aQreomilldon relieves promptly be-
e4use 1t goes right to tho seat Of the
!. GnAble to help loosen and expel
!; germ laden phlegn, and aid nature
" Soothe and heal raw, tender, in
| NAMED bronchial mucous men,
hranes. Tell your druggist to sell you
bottle Of Creomulsion with the un-
9e4standtng you must like the way it
qn4ekly allays the cough or you are
tdhave your money back.
REOMULSI0N
teFc Coughs, Chest Colds, Bronchitis
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-14

J"ot q SeAeT OF numbers.
Davis was fined $1,000 and the
costs OF the court and sentenced to
serve four months on the roads.
he Is to be held in Jail unit he
has paid the fine and costs and
is then to begin serving the four
month sentence. Other cases clear.
ed at the morning session ;noh,d.
ed.
Jesse J. Harvey and James
Nance were fined $500 and the
costs each and ordered to serve
one month on the roads each. Like
Davis. each is to be held in i.;,
until he has paid the fine and costs
ana is then to begin serving the
Henry Pace pleaded guilty and
was fined $500 and the costs and
ordered to serve five months in
default. He noted a ten dav stav
OF judgment under $3.50 bond.
clarence Thomas pleaded guilty
and was fined 500 and the costs
ana was ordered to serve go DAYS
IN default. He noted a ten day
stay under $3.50 bond.
Carrie Halves pleaded guilty and
was 1lned 500 and the costs, with
60 days in default.
David Hawes was released when
!ne state said. prior to trial, that
II would accept a not guilty YER
ALBERT Baldwin pleaded guilty
ana the case was continued until
tomorrow for judgment.
John Bennett pleaded guilty and
ms case was continued for judg-
ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

Red Revolution, Q nurse with da1a British army at the close ce tho World War, the baroness is now ax- gagged in social work among the EeS groes of New York. She lives in tho very same kind of flat as do those whom she seeks to help. About her she has gathered corps of some ten workers. The prime rule in the group is that none of them shan have any more financial security than the people of the district. They have no money. They rely on charity for their support. They wear wear clothing discarded by others.
 Friendship House is the name Ue the settlement which the baroness runs. In it are rooms for children of all ages, a free lending library, and clothing center which dis tributes clothes free to all who cone to ask.
 Baroness de Hueck,s work has won national recognition. She is q strong personality and 8 very frank and forceful speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

ing for a used piano. The funniest used piano we ever saw was in a cafe near cavalry post where col- ored troopers sometimes patronizec dance hall or amusement resort used by white cavalrymen. On the night in question, a quarrel started in The Dawn Cafe. Somebody shot out the lights and a good time was had by all. When the lights were again in order, the largest colored gentleman who ever sat a horse crawled from the top of splintered, scared piano. He had used it to hide in.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

Tillie comes in genuine mahogany or walnut.
 If Uncle does much travelling by car he will like one of the new portable electric stoves with fold ing legs. It has a thermostatic heat control and folds down to a thick ness of one and a half inches, to be easily slipped into a suitcase >or the back of the car. It is fine also for dormitories or mountain cabins.
 Car radios with automatic foot control make an ideal gift. You can change stations, or turn the radio on and off with a slight pressure of the left foot on a floor button sim liar to the dimmer switch. There is even an additional button for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

Finished in English lprenze and polished, the holder is ideal for a nautical den.
 If he likes to read give a thought to Tillie, the Tilt Top Table. Until you've met Tilt Top Til lie, says it's maker, you haven't re,llly enjoyed ease and comfort.
 Tn effect, Tillie is table with "gliding" feet, of adju stable height Orom % to S6 inches) and great adaptability. Artists U SC her for an easel, writers prop poi'tables on her breakfast-in-bed con lpanion. You can play games, serve drinks (she's covered with liquor-rroof lacquer) or pamper your sick -in-beds with her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

One husky whom we believe might pass long ago made his boast that he was Outfitting cave as a likely hideOut. We've watched him and he hasn't left the envirOns of the village yet.
 On the basis of candidates check ed thus far, it has been reliably stated that some 4,70O more country
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

back seat foot control, for guess who.
 There is always something new in portable radios. A recent model has built-in, but detachable wave magnet which makes possible recep- tion even in locations where no other radio will play. Also available are an earphone and pillow speaker, if you wish to listen at night with out disturbing others.
 A set of patriotic tumb1erS, in vogue this year, might be just the thing. They come in colorful red blue and white striped design or with beautifully executed Ameri- ican flag.
 There are also red, blue and white Elephant glasses for rock-ribbed Republicans.
 The telephone timer will come in handy if he has to make many long distance calls. It's simply a glorif1ed hour glass. When he starts talking he turns the timer upside down Guide lines indicate how much time remains to get in a few last words and yet stay inside the stipulated three minute limit.
 NEXT: For Aunt Sophie.
 Cuba will issue postal savings
 Russia is expanding many air dromeS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
sIT's NEw--FoR CHRISTMAS
For Uncle. Ned
BY W. H. WILSON

Uncle Ned will find the new col- lapsihle two-in-dne ash receiver quite handy. A bslescoping support permits 1t to be Jlsed either on the table or as a fioor stand. It is ad- unstable up to 25 inches in height.
 This sInart-lq ozing bronze and chrome ash receiver is one of those clever gadgets he'll never tire of showing his friends.
 Since we assume he smokes, heIl no doubt go fer the new Skipper Cigaret Holder A mariners wheel turns the barrel of this novel device, releasing cigarets at regualr inter- vals. A standard New Haven clock remains upright at the front.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

in Cleveland, Ohio. That doesn't make sense, but we're checking and, if dts true, we'll get Steve Rant to raft that pile of birch down the Shepaug and the HousatOnic to the Sound for trans-shipment. He could choose several routes but the best wtaer route would be up the Hud- son and through the Erie Canal to the Great Lakes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
FEAST DAY TOBE OBSERVED HERE
Catholic Churches CeIe- brate Feast of Inlnacm-
 late Conception

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated by To- cal Catholics tomorrow. Special ob- servances will be held in all parish eS.
 At the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the day will have extra significance, for it is the feast of the church's patronesS.
 CA .holic military organizations have secured from Most Reverend Maurice F. McAuliffe, Bishop of Hartford, approval of a plan to dis play the American flag tomorrow in honor of the Immaculate Concep- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
BARONESS HERE
 ON MONDAY NIGHT
Sacred Heart School So- dality Sponsoring Her
 Visit

Baroness Catherine de Hueck who will lecture in Waterbury Mon- day, Dec. g at BIS p. m. in the Sa- cred Heart School Auditorium un- der the auspices of the Sodality of Our Lady was born into the Rus sian nobility. A refugee from the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

is pro ducin 6 youngsters up to army standards. Civilian doctors on local draft boards are not catching all the wind brok e T, near = sighted, and hat-footed. We are facing another dr a w. ing.
 We h a we mt heard yet whe- ther our lads have m c Q q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

A, modest housewife once re- marked that Nobody notices the furniture when I have a wood fire going" That's true, but it's equally true that a good jug of cider on the table will detract attention from shabby interior accessories. In fact, the best cider is always on tap where furniture is not quite the last word. A fire place warns the exterior; cider and red pepper will warm an Eskimo. Both are good for colds.
 We also see by the papers that reasonably clean chunk of white birch fireplace wood brings a dollar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

Think of the yield on a cord! Of course we would have to. allow for towing and handling, but 8 man could certainly make money fast if the market held steady. We've just sent a lOg-man to find out how many fireplaces there are in Cleveland. {GOsh! Once we saw R0xcar Annie throw a d0lIar chunk of wood at dOg!)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
BY BILL GARRIGUS)

Draft Officials are worrying about the number of men rejected on the basis of physical defects. No area
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
BEATS BREAST IN ALL MOODS

The gorilla beats his breast as an outlet of super-abundance of en- ergy, and does it during all his aE- ious moods, not only when he is angry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

Three years of determined effort by perfume manufacturers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

Somebody up New Boston way has been complaining that the moon isn't right to keep pork. The moon has changed now and we suppose those New Boston intel lectuals are butchering. Let's hope the pork keeps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

MT. Keech, the Pig Man at the new State Training School, is look
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

out of group of 100000 examined.
 Bob Platt is spending his spare time building an addition on the homestead on the hill. His work is more attractive than many jobs constructed by professional bui1d- CTS.
 Genial Doctor George Keil has returned to the Ohio State Prison, after spending several days in Bri- tain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

According to those figures, Steve Rant must be about the richest man in North America. He has acreage that's thick with white birch and he knows how to chop, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07
South Britain Briefs

boys than city lads pass inspection out of group of 10000 examined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-07

Cuba will issue postal savings Russia is expanding many air dromes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-08
Driver Is Fined
On Drunk Charge

An uncontested charge or driv-
ing while under the influences Of
liquor resulted in $3.50 and costs
fine and revocation Of William y.
Llttle's drivers license for year.
in police court Friday afternoon.
Little. 81. who resides at the
Webster apartments. was taken
into custody by Officer /. l.
Cough, who commandeered = taxi
cab 10 follow the defendants car
in the early morning Of March ~,
II was testified Cough saw the
car going down the 9th II. hill and
returning up the hill on a flat tire.
causing him to give chase. The
machine was involved in minor
collision that caused the blowout.
Judge Joseph Mallery was told.
Louis L. worrrii. ~. 22on East
Harrison. appeared 10 enter q
guilty" plea 10 reckless driving.
reduced from a previous count Of
driving while under the Influence
of liquor He was fined 800 and
costs, and his license Ia drive was
suspended for 30 days. Worreil
was arrested Feb. 3 after . bor-
rowed car he drove was involved
In a collision at saith and r SITS,
II was stated.