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YOUNG MEN ENLIST
IN THE u. S. ARMY
Many Choice Vacancies
Still Open to Qualified
Applicants

During the past month of July,
a large number of young men in
the Hagerstown Army Recruiting
District have answered the call of
adventure, and duty to country, by
enlisting in the U. S. Army.
According to Sergeant John
Chop, who is in charge of the Ha-
gerstOwn recruiting station, a
great many choice vacancies are
still available to qualified young
men.
Following is a list of men from
this district who enlisted during
the month of July:
From Washington County: -Kel-
ley Cline, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Cline, of WilliamspOrt I'm
fantry Fort Howard; Norman My
ers, son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. P. My
ers of Clear Spring (Medical De-
partment, Fort Meade); Lauren
Ridge, son of Mr.. and Mrs H. G.
Ridge, Of HagerstOwn (Signal
Corps, Hawaii; Irwin Morgan,
brother of Miss Jeanette Morgan,
Hagerstown engineers, Fort Bel
voir, Va; Andrew White. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. White, Hagerstown
Engineers, Fort BelvOir, Va;
John Reese, son of Mr. and Mrs.
j. H. Reese, Of BoOnsbOro (Engi-
neers Langley Field, VaD; Chas.
Fogle, brother of Miss Margaret
Fogle of Hagerstown (Medical De
partment, HawaiD; Thomas Gill
liam, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. w.
Gillian, of HagerstOWn (Medical
Dept, HawaiD; Calvin Harne, son
of Mr. and Mrs. r. Y. Harne of
Hagerstown (Medical Dept, Car
lisle); Charles Miller, son of Mr.
and Mrs. C. w. Miller of Keedys-
vile, (GMC Hawaii; Raleigh
Griffith, son of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-08-16
TIMELY TOPICS

Rim Tin, pet~ dog belonging to
Mrs. Gretchen Aney of Chandler
vile, ILL.,, was presented a silver
medal by the Congressional church
for ten years regular attendance
at Sunday School.
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H. A. Mann, who works in an au
tOmobile assembly plant in Mem
phis, keeps himself physically fit
by wrestling with an S50-pOund
DULL which he raised and trained
Although she lives in the State
that leads the country in autOmO-
bile manufacturing, Mrs. B. F..
Smith, 81, of Ludington, Mich, has
never ridden in one.
Stanley Gronski of Springfield.
Mass, was convicted of drunken
ness after a policeman testified he
was walking along the main street
tearing up five dollar bills.
Police found $36,970 near the
body of Mrs. Rashe Silverman of
Brooklyn, who for years had lived
in a cheap flat and made a living
salyaging jung from ash cans.
If he attends church regularly
for five years, Charles Kurner of
ST. Clairsville, Ohio, will escape a
prison sentence for the theft of
Griffith. Keedysville, CONC, Ha-
waiD; Charles Angle, son of Mr.
and Mrs c. r. Angle, of Hagers-
town CONC, Langley Field, Va);
William Abey, nephew of Mrs. A
Seymore, of Baltimore (Signal
Corps, Camp Jackson, S. CO; Max
Keedy son of Mrs. F. L. Keedy of
HagerstOwn (FieId Artillery, Camp
Jackson, S. CO; William Glessner,
son of Mr. and Mrs. S. z. Glessner
of Maugansville, Engineers, Lang
ley Field, Va; Donald Glessner,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Glessner,
of Maugansville engineers, Lang
ley Field Va.)
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HOME-MAKERS PICNIC

The Half Way Home-Makers
Club held a very well attended.
and enjoyable outing in the City
Park on Tuesday.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-08-16
to search for him.

Miss Patricia Bowman, famous
American baGlerina. wears a hat
made entirely of pipe cleaners dyed
black.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-08-16

An advertisement in PasO
Robes, Calf, newspaper, began:
Lost: A lead pencil, by Marjorie
eyes, good dancer"
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-08-16

When Joseph Zeil of Milwau-
kee missed his first meal at home
in 20 years, his wife asked police
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clothing.

Known as the 'tailOrs in a trail
err, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer RungeI
are touring the United States MAX
ing and repairing trousers and
sewing on buttons as they go.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-08-16

Bugs" Higgins of Dobbins, Cali
them all over the United States to
combat aphids, the pests of plant
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-08-16

fOrnia, raises ladybugs and ships
life.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-08-16

Why Iasso a bum steer, when
you can buy a Magic Chef for so
little? You can't afford to be
without Magic Chef if you
want to save time. work, and
food. and gain new freedom
from kitchen drudgery. A Magic
Chef will pay for itself in saw
ings. and you can own one for
as little as 10 cents a day!
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WHERE TO DINE WHERE TO DANCE WHERE TO REST

visit of her three charming sisters
of Brockton. Wayman Brown, Boston,
Miss Julia Jackson of Brooklyn, and
others were week enders, also Dot and
Clayton Tannyhill.-Mr. and Mrs.
James Jones are at Mrs. Emma Lewis
COttage.-Mr. Thomas and Miss Jen-
son left for Hartford on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Williams are
enjoying their vacation with the sum
mer colony.-Mrs. Marie Thomas en-
tertained on Saturday night for Prof
Lorenzo Green of Lincoln Uni, Jeffer-
son City, Mo. and Mrs. Rhoda Brooks
Social Worker, Hartford, Conn. Miss
Florence Wigington, Newport, Mrs.
Isabel Roy of Prov, r. l., and Miss
Eleise and Helen Speedwell of New
Port, r. l. Other guests were from
the Jones Cottage, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wilson of n. Y.-Dr. Jessemy of New
Rochelle and Mrs. Best of N. Y were
at the Sayer Cottage and left last week
The season has been a gay one and
many are here until after Labor Day.
Edw. Hutchins left Thurs.-Mr. and
Mrs. Matthew Henson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon de Kalb are remaining for the
week at the Powell Cottage.-Miss
Alice Woodson Of Washington was at
the Shearer Cottage.
Mrs. Joseph Bracy and family are
occupying Mrs. NJ. Carriers Hillside
Crest COttaUp for the simmer
Guests at Mrs. NJ. Carriers Pinehurst
Cottage were Miss Jane Robinson, Will
liam Robinson, John and Frederick
Lord, Master Raymond Braxton, Mrs.
Margaret Wealthers and her two sons
Robert and Eugene; also Mrs. Lewis
and her two daughters At Pinevilla
Cottage, Mrs. NJ Carter had as her
guests Mr. and Mrs. Andy Newton,
Miss Josephine Allen, Miss Geraldine
Barker, Mr.. Barker John Howard and
Others
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towns on the Cape, and also from dis
tant cities. Music for dancing was
furnished by Tasker Crosson's orches-
ira. g.. Among Sunday diners at Casa
Manana were Philip Allston, Miss
Dorothy Ridley, Johnny Brice, Joseph
France, Eugene Forman, Edgar Davis
Martin Davis, Robert Creole, Miss
Jane Williams Miss Ann Stanley all
of Boston; Miss Mary Youngblood,
New Bedford; Mrs. W. Swain and
Mrs. G. Brooks, Cambridge; Mrs.
Sarah Brown, Philadelphia Mrs.
Guiomar gave luncheon at the Ar
cadia Wednesday of last week for Mrs.
Lillian Ware Thompkins, Mrs. Virginia
Christian, New York, Barbara Ann
Ware, Philadelphia; Willard Winter,
Grace NJ. Houston, Evelyn Cromwell,
Mrs. Beatrice Williams and Lillian A.
Byrd A few guests seen here and
there Sunday night dining at Guiomars
were Mrs. Sallie Lumkin, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Frye, Boston; Mrs. NJ. J.
Rucker, Tenn; Miss Gladys Daniel
Tenn; Mrs. L. B. Reynolds, Chicago;
Mrs. E. Hart, Toledo, o.; E. Baril,
John Hicks, f. NJ. Martin, Pittsburgh;
P. R. Robinson, N. j.; Miss Grace
Redd Pittsburg; Miss Clara Park,
Penn Mr.. and Mrs. M. Monroe, New
Jersey; J. Williams, Florida Seen
at the Williams '1ittle camp" Sunday,
were Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmarth Barley,
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eron assisted by Mary Knight looking
after her darling little charges
Gentle Jimmy Gentry, the ring master
in the marathon of pulchritude.
Attorney Leroy Goldman, Columbus,
Ohio and W. C. Handy quite busy at
the National Colored Musicians Con-
vention. The charming Teresa
Simpson-Staats, art director, Borden
town Industrial School in New Jersey
at the Exposition. Hon. R. r.
Jackson looking over the cuties-Miss
Bronze America. The vivacious
Lillian Milliken, hostess at the Palm
Tavern making everybody happy. .
Stanton DePriest swears by all the
stars he is going to Congress, follow
ing in his dads footsteps. The
affable alderman, Earl Dickerson, well
comes the cruising reporter to Bronze
vile. :. Mr.. and Mrs. D. ]. Dubisson,
of the Royal Circle, Little Rock enjoy
ing the Windy City. 49,. Fletcher Hen
derson busy with Benny Goodman who
just reached the city from vacation.
The charming Albertine Pickens resid-
ing at the Tyson Hotel plans trip to
New York. Jean Dage, hot mama
from Sugar Hill in Harlem, guessing
with old friends, and l know Clara
Odell is so busy entertaining. DR..
Herbert Marshall, handsome medic
from Georgetown, S. c., is giving Chi
gals perfect thrill. -. Saw my pals,
Joe Bib, Dudley Patillo, N. D. Bras
cher, Joe Snowden. Cleo Cabell,
Harlem charmer guesting with her
sisters, Mrs. Jerome Weller and Ann
Hatch. =. The comedy Bonnie Boothe,
Memphis school man, giving inspec-
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CHICAGO, I'LL was much pleased
to see the American Race Exposition
at the Coliseum, and viewed it with
great interest. 1t is my opinion that a
great mistake was made in that this
wonderful display was not included in
the New York Worlds Fair, where it
could have been viewed by millions of
whites from all parts of the universe,
as well as our own people. 1t would
have made decisive impression upon
many with aspects far reaching and
informative.
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
DR., and Mrs. Dewey johnson, DR..
and Mrs. Emit E. Wyndon, the form
er Beulah Hall, of Los Angeles return
ing home. Beulah is taking part in
the flicker, Drums Along the Mo
hawk" for Fox Studio. The charm
ing Ann Jones is soon to become Mrs.
Earl Hines. E. Gonzales Motifs is rest
ing at the Jackson ranch in Michigan.
-. . Marguerite Ward is still blending
the dainty powder for the skin you
love to touch. E. Leila Stubs Proctor
is back in the city with a sunny tan. .
Grace Outlaw and Blanche Shaw din
ing in the Morris eat shoppe. e.. Atty.
William A. Booker, Atty Antonio M.
Gasaway are definitely on the Willkie
bandwagon.
MISS BRONZE AMERICA
These charming debs, Miss Califor-
MIA, Josephine Taylor; Miss Gary,
Armelda Whitlock; Miss Philadelphia
Tribune, Pauline Johnson; Miss Chi
cago Defender, Marian Ali are lovely
to look at Mary Cole, the chap
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Oak RlnffH
By JACQUELINE JONES

This week was a busy one and many
visitors in town. The open air exhibit
on Sunday afternoon of paintings by
Lois NJ. Jones and Celine Tabary on
the lawn of the Jones Cottage was well
attended with many sales and much
appreciation. About IS persons regis
tered from N. Y, n. j., Phila., Boston,
Washington, Baltimore, Tuskegee and
Martha's Vineyard. - Mrs. Resale
jackson Of Bronx, N. Y. is guest at the
Jones Cottage for a weeks stay
Miss Essie Fitzgerald left Wednesday
for a visit with Mrs. VIM. Mccoy in
Boston.-Mrs. Martha Robbins left
Thursday to spend some time with her
sister Mrs. May Lew in Boston, before
her trip back to Cleveland.-Mr. and
Mrs. Sheppard of Millville, N. J. left
to spend week in N. Y. enroute home.
MFRS. Watt Terry enjoyed a weekend
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ton to the million dollar Metropolitan
Mortuary project with Mrs. W. Pope,
and Susie Grant, with the lovable
Mary Cole
| ADMIRE CHICAGO GALS
Because they don't go daffy about
those terrible looking wedges . the
boys in Harlem have formed an anti
Wedgie Club and threaten to boycott
all wedgie wearers-and | don't think
that the hair "Snood" is such a nice
hairdo. :. asked the opinion of DR..
Olney Tobin and he was right in my
corner.
The glamorous Billie Rickmon-S Sch
wab, one of New York's most popular
femmes departed on the Boardway
Limited, singing all praises to her
wonderful reception while in the
Windy City. -. Pauline Jones is back
to her summer haven in Idlewild. . .
Jean and Lydia Jones of the popular
clan are still alternating. l was much
disappointed in not seeing my good
pal, Dick Jones, the mayor of the
South Center, 47th street emporium. . .
He's at the military camp.
The international favorite, Glover
Compton, and Nettie are planning to
open their rendezvous for interna-
tionals shortly E. the sparkling Eta
Marley, wife of the Newark Eagles
magnate and Jim Sender, ace of the
Black Yankees were among those
who planed in from the east for the
East & West game, l am told. . e.
Had 'look-see" of that beautiful lii
brownskin, Jeanette Williams, torso
dancer at the Streets of Paris, and
others at the Exposition E. a dainty
display of sepian flesh Jimmy
Smith gave a most unique display of
tap dancing in music.
THANK to all my good friends, and
my big sister La Ursa Mrs B. c..
Hedrick) 62O1 Lomis Blvd, for the
lovely stay that l enjoyed; also to my
good pals, Attorney c. c. Winbish,
and Odessa; Gloria Hedrick and her
brother Banius Jr., and Harry Simms,
BIC. and others.
ST. LOUIS
Just arrived in the "Show Me" city
along with the Antlered Herd. Every
body is having a grand time, and ex-
tending a glad hand to the visitors.
Special trains are arriving at inter
walls laden with all the Bills from
| everywhere.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Brothers, Miss
Cora Ruff and William Taylor all of
Sugar Hill" and Boston -. Guests at
the Toney cottage: DIR. Mae Chinn,
New York; DHs. Grant and King,
Phila.; Rushawn Cottage guests: DIR.
and Mrs. Herbert Sembley, Salisbury,
Mich. Leroy Keene, Philadelphia.
Zilpha Cottage guests: Dr. Harding,
Hamilton Travis, Blanche Pierce, New
York; Hillary Pierce, Springfield,
Mo. =. Luther Jones is the name of
the efficient headwaiter at Guiomar's,
Harwichport.
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ton to the million dollar Metropolitan
Mortuary project with Mrs. w. Pope,
and Susie Grant, with the lovable
Mary Cole.
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REPUBLICANS SELECT
CAMPAIGN LEADERS
CONTINUED from Page 1

Gordon the State Director Of Colored
Republicans, in order to elect various
individuals to head up the work of the
Republican party in Wards 3, 4 9, and
II Of Boston; and to arrange for orga-
nization throughout the Eastern Divi-
sion of similar groups in every city or
town in the Commonwealth with a col
ored population of so or more persons.
More than 100 prominent Republi-
cans from the Eastern part of the
states, gathered in the main auditorium
of The League of Women for Commu-
nifty Service, 55S Massachusetts Ave,
Boston, each of them anxious and will
ing to put their shoulders to the wheels
and work assidiously for the success
of the party in November.
Mr.. Gordon outlined his plan of
operations for the campaign, having
first passed to all present a mimeo-
graphed copy in order that they might
better follow the plan as he spoke re-
garding it. The group was unanimous
in their praise of so well rounded a
program and pledged their undivided
support.
The principal business of the meet
ing was the selection Of a Chairman,
Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasu-
rer for a club for each of the four
Wards in Boston-Wards 3, 4, 9 and
u. The members present from each
of these Wards then nominated and
elected the officers for their respective
Wards (only members Of a Ward
having a voice in the election).
Those elected for the above men
toned officers were:
Ward 3: Mrs. Leontine Davis,
Chairman; Mrs. Ada B. Hendriex,
Secretary; (other officers to be
chosen later);
Ward 4: Mrs. Edna Goodell,
Chairman; Mrs. Mamie cambridge,
Vice Chairman; Miss Gladys Holmes,
Secretary; Atty. G. Bruce Robinson,
Treasurer.
Ward 9: Mrs. Harriet Hall,
Chairman; William S. Sparrow,
Vice Chairman; Mrs. Anna M.
Lucas, Secretary; DR.. James r.
Lesueur, Treasurer.
Ward u: Mrs. Sarah Martin,
Chairman, DIR. Alfred p. Russell,
Jr., Vice Chairman; Miss Janet f.
Scott, Secretary; John Marshall,
Treasurer.
Chairman for all Boston clubs
Attorney G. Bruce Robinson.
Mr.. Gordon announced that the
Western Division had already been
organized, with Mr.. Charles Smith of
Worcester as the Assistant Director in
charge of the division with headquar-
ters at SO Oak St., Springfield. The
appointments for the Eastern division,
with headquarters at Room 30,
Beacon St., Boston, were then made
by the Director: Herbert B. Dowse,
Assistant Director in charge of Eastern
Division, Mrs. Blanche Webb, Chair
man of Speakers Bureau for Colored
Division throughout the State, with
Mrs. Sarah Martin as her assistant.
The meeting closed with the support
of everyone pledged to 90 forth with
renewed ambition to bring about the
victory of the Republican Party.
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HA LEM
"Race Capitol of the Nation"
CHICAGO EXPOSITION
BY FLOYD 6. sNELsoN

Xxx
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TUSKEGEE CLUB. CHICAGO

A warm reception was given your
scribe by the Chicago-Tuskegee Club,
Percy R. Hines, president; Una Van
Zandt, hostess, on Sunday evening
when he paid a high tribute to the
founder of Tuskegee institute, Booker
T. Washington.
TOUGAL00 ALUMNI
SUMNER FORMAL
We We're a guest at the swanky
summer formal given by the Alumni
of Tougaloo on last Friday evening
at Bacon's Casino. Such an array of
beautiful Southern women. You should
have been there to see just what |
mean. Ask Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie He'd
drick and the lovely Mrs. Netterville
IDLEWILD, MICHIGAN
am told that the season in Idlewild
was the most popular since the days
of the depression began. The Lot
Owners Association, headed by Mrs
Irene Mccoy Gaines of Chicago, spar
ed no pains to give the visitors a con-
tinuous round of entertainment. My
sister, Mrs. Harry Simms, formerly of
Pittsburgh, is a resident of that COM
munity. Such men as DR.. Browning
of Grand Rapids, Prof. Will Caliman
of Cincinnati, and others made a de-
finite contribution to the resort.
AMERICAN RACE SPIRITUAL
FESTIVAL
The American Race Spiritual Fes-
tival which was presented at Soldier
Field on Sunday afternoon was huge
success as between eight and ten
thousand persons wendell their way
to the historic spot to give what little
assistance they could to the American
Red Cross in its drive to secure funds
to aid the war refugees in Europe.
Mrs Joe Louis is due much credit as
the capable chairman. Our hats are
off to such notables as Roland Hayes,
the Southernaires, Wings Over Jor-
dan, Todd Duncan, Anne Brown,
Louise Burge and the one thousand
voice choir directed by ]. Wesley
Jones of Metropolitan Community
Church fame.
BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH
My old and good friend, A. Way
man Ward, pastor of Bethel, Chicago
invited me to speak in his church next
Sunday. l shall avail myself of this
distinctive privilege on my return
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On the Cape
By Winifred Hodge Williams

One of the seasons most beautiful
and enjoyable parties was the dance at
Casa Manana Thursday night of last
week. The pavilion and grounds were
crowded. Present were guests from
Boston, New Bedford, many of the
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from st. Louis, where l shall attend
the Elks' Convention.
MISS ANNA MARSHALL
In looking Brownville over who
should | see but the lovely eyeful,
Anna Marshall, formerly of &c St.
Nicholas place, New York, but now
of Detroit.
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show, at which Brig. Gen. Albert
L. Cox, commanding general of the
District National Guard, and other
Guard officers will be special guests.
The 260th Coast Artillery. District
National Guard, will provide music.
Last nights contest, open to all,
was won by Ray Warman, 1881
Chaplin street, who was the first
contestant to consume a piece of
pie and drink quart of milk with
out dropping or splitting either, in
accordance with contest rules.
Shirley Dunn Wins Prize.
Eleven-month-old Shirley Dunn,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John r.
Dunn, 1884 Nineteenth street NV,
Won the baby contest yesterday
afternoon for babies under a year
of age. Twelve girls and eight boys
competed.
Major awards given to show
patrons last night were an cleo
trio clock to Mrs. Alberta White
side, 1888 Twenty street NV,
and radio to R. o. Waffle, 2116
Huidekoper place NV.
Thirty young women already had
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Hugh X. Johnson, 80. and Ruth M. Tay-
lor, 3S, both of Washington.
Halter w. King. A.. and Daisy ]. Smith,
80, both Of Damascus. Md.
William H Matthews, % and Grace A.
Goodman. %, both of Washington.
Moses D. Keith. p, and Gertie B. Ben
nett 10. both of Kensington, Md.
Carl A. Timbers, 81. and Margaret Rus
sell. 81, both Of Lincoln Park. Md
Charles Schuettler 2l. and Dorothy
Mae Bishop, 10. both of Washington.
]. Cooper Hitchcock % WASHINGTON. and
Vivian r. Spear. 20. Silver Spring. Md
Lindsey Leo McElfresh, Fl, and Virginia
Mae Burdette, l., both OF Woodfield,
Md.
Willie MoSley SO. Washington. and Edith
Davis, ~. Quantico. Va.
William Allen Rose. -, Allnutt. Va: and
Evelyn Louise Rawlett, 30. Edgehill, Va.
Cornelius E. Cherry. 81. and Matte Du-
pree. &c both of Washington
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expressed their intention Of enter
ing the Miss Energy" contest up to
early today and the number was ex-
pected to increase before prelim-
inaries this afternoon, Alfred Stern,
the show director, said. The con-
test is sponsored by the Employing
Bakers Association to select young
woman between the ages of 16 and
Is to represent this city in the
contest for Miss Energy of the
United States to be held at the
annual convention of the American
Bakers Association in Chicago.
starting Saturday. Semi-finals in
the local contest will be held to-
morrow afternoon and the finals
tomorrow evening.
Baby Contest Today.
At todayS matinee, which was
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scheduled to begin at pm, a
contest will be held for babies
year old.
Due to its popularity on opening
night, Monday, another milk drink
ing contest will be staged at tonight's
show. Mr.. Stern said.
Tomorrow Miss Frances Marie
Burke, Miss America of 1940," will
make her first appearance at the
matinee and will be at the show
again tomorrow evening and on Fri
day and Saturday at both the after
noon and evening shows. The
latter starts at pm.
Electric clocks, radios and an au-
tomobile are among valuable gifts
to be awarded show patrons during
the course of the show.
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'PreIiminaries beqin
AtFood Show 10
Select Miss Energy
Army Night Scheduled
At RiverduIe Stadium
At 7 PM. Today

A combination pie-eating and
milk drinking contest last night
helped enliven the food show being
staged at the Riverside Stadium by
the Independent Food Distributors
of the District of Columbia.
Preparations were completed for
holding the second OF a series of
baby contests and preliminaries to
the Miss Energy" contest this
afternoon and for the staging
Army night" at this evenings