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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1940-07-04

LUTHERAN CHURCH
w. l.. Harmony, Pastor
9 a. m. Preaching Service.
10 a. m. Sunday school.
Evening star., 1940-04-25

tack on the island Of Sylt was di-
rected against the Westernland
airdrome, heavily defended Ger
man base.)
Fighting Northeast Of Narvik.
2. Fighting is proceeding 10 miles
northeast of Narvik, German held
Norwegian port above the Arctic
Circle, between German troops and
stronger enemy forces"
3. Elsewhere in Norway German
successes north of Trondheim after
the occupation Of Steinkjer have in
creased the protection of the Trond-
helm region and the rail line from
1t to the Swedish border against at
tacks from the north. German
troops advanced north and north
west in the Oslo region; warplanes
attacked allied forces on the march
and at concentration points.
4. At sea, "two enemy submarines
were destroyed" in the Skagerrak:
a feet Of French destroyers was put
to flight; British cruiser was Sc
verely hit and ceased fighting as fire
broke out" after German warplane
attack of the Norwegian coast; and
Germany put into service two mod
ern Norwegian destroyers with Ger
man crews.
S. In the air, three British air
planes were shot down over the
North Sea, another was destroyed
near Aalborg, Denmark, while on
Evening star., 1940-04-25

the western front two French air.
planes were shot down. German
losses were three planes in all.
Trade Talks Going On.
That German diplomacy at the
same time is feverishly at work in
Sweden was indicated when corre-
spondents asked about trade nego-
tiations proceeding now between
Sweden and Germany.
One authorized source replied
significantly:
mot much can be said until the
Swedes have decided where they
stand"
When asked to interpret this, he
continued:
"Of course we have no designs
whatever upon Sweden. But it is
conceivable that England may de-
mand that Sweden discontinue sup
plying Germany with certain things.
Then Sweden must choose.
"Just to illustrate how friendly we
are toward Sweden: I am revealing
no secret If I say that Field Marshal
Goering regards Sweden as his
second home. He reads Swedish
papers daily.
Germany has always had the
most cordial relations with Sweden,
but these relations have been espe-
clally close since Adolf Hitler has
been at Germany'S helm"
Evening star., 1940-04-25
London
Continued From First Page.)

would consider making the Com
munist party illegal, Sir John said
consideration was being given to
the general aspect of the question.
One member Of Parliament, Will
liam GALLAGHER, is a Communist.
The Minister for Home Security
said he was carefully watching the
activities of certain small groups of
people, Of whom some appear to be
deliberately anxious to hinder the
war effort"
Little Effect From Activities.
Sir John, who also is Home Sec
retary, declared to cheering House
that the national resolution that the
war must be waged with all our
strength is such that these activi-
ties have had SO far little practical
effect"
Nevertheless, possible conse-
quences of continuous attempts to
impede the war effort cannot be ig-
nored," he said, adding that he was
considering measures to check such
activities.
"The question of what steps can
properly be taken to check propaga-
ton (propaganda) of harmful kind
was discussed when defense regula-
tions were debated october 31," he
said. There was general agreement
that every effort should be made
even in wartime to avoid interfer-
Evening star., 1940-04-25
ence with propagation Of opinions
here by small minoritieS.

ence with propagation Of opinions
here by small minorities.
= Liberty allowed by our traditional
principles Of freedom may be abused,
but experience has showed that some
are anxious to destroy that liberty
Before defense regulations would
be tightened, he said, there would be
further consultations with members
of the Labor and Liberal parties.
More War Spending Demanded.
Meanwhile, with allied forces en-
gagged in a crucial contest with the
German invaders of Norway and
with the war once again brought to
the British Isles by a new German
bombing smash In the region OF
Scapa Flow, naval anchorage in the
Orkneys, there rose cry in Com
mons that the $4,000 900 900 war
budget now under debate Is not bold
enough.
There were assertions that even
greater sacrifices must be demanded
of British taxpayers.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir
John Simon was expected to give a
further explanation of his efforts to
marshall the empires financial re-
sources when he speaks before Com
mons tonight.
Scapa Flow Raided.
Germany replied to the Royal Air
Forces intensive Tuesday night
aerial bombardment of bases in Dem
mark and Norway with another as
sault on Scapa Flow, north of Scot
land A British communique said
anti-aircraft batteries and fighter
planes beat on the numerous air.
craft"
The raiders were said to have
dropped only few bombs which
caused no damage and no casualties.
The explosives were said to have
been dumped on the desolate coun-
try in the Island Of Hoy and one of
the planes was reported to have
turned its machine gun on a road
way. Apparently no bombs were
dropped at Scapa Flow itself.
Evening star., 1940-04-25
'S|ush Fund Charges
Probed by Senate
In Five States
Inquiries Described as
Result Of Complaints
By Incumbents
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The Senate Campaign Investigat-
ing Committee began running down
complaints of "slush funds" and
other political misdeeds in five States
today as Senator Nicely, Democrat,
of West Virginia sought G-men to
assist committee agents already or
dered into his State.
Chairman Gillette, in announcing
the committee had sent or was dis
patching investigators to Nebraska,
West Virginia, Missouri, Maryland
and Kansas, would not disclose the
source of the complaints.
But it was an open secret around
the Senate that in most instances
they originated with sitting Sena-
tors. Senator Nicely confirmed this
as far as West Virginia was con-
cerned.
Senator Gillette said investigators
had been ordered into that State
to look into complaints of improper
use of funds and official influence"
in the Democraticv senatorial CAM
paign.
He added that if the charges were
SubStantiated even in part, they
would reflect a condition relative
to the control of the election ma
chinery which is subversive and de-
structive of the opportunity Of the
electorate to register its opinions at
the polls
Senator Nicely later told reporters
he had requested the inquiry to
prevent the Statehouse machine
from debauching and corrupting the
election with the use of money and
whisky and all the other things that
money can buy"
He said he also had requested help
from G-men and had held very
satisfactory" conference with Attor-
ney General Jackson.
Senator Gillette said investigators
Evening star., 1940-04-25

were going to Nebraska to look into

were going to Nebraska to look into
complaints Of large expenditures in
the recent primaries, with "particu-
lar reference" to the presidential
preference primary.
He would not name the political
party involved, but said 1t would not
be hard to guess"
Thomas E. Dewey won over Sena-
tor Vandenberg of Michigan in
Nebraska's Republican primary;
President Roosevelt was unopposed
on the Democratic ballot.
Investigators are going to Mis-
souri,, Senator Gillette said, to in
quire into charges Of improper use
of funds and official influence" in
connection with the Democratic
senatorial campaign and the selec-
ton of Democratic convention dele
gates.
Evening star., 1940-04-25
The Worlds Finest Equipment and Facilities Protect Your Rug

"A portion Of our large rug storage department is
pictured in photo at top Here your rugs ore sofeIy
stored until you ore reody for them. After they
ore thoroughly busted and shompooed, they ore
carefully wropped and placed in this Ioree storage
vault. Here they ore protected oeonst moth, fire,
theft, dirt and vermin until you ore reody to oson
have them brighten the floors Of your home"
Evening star., 1940-04-25
John Barrymore Colt
Murries in EIkton
BY the Associated Press.

BY The ASs0ciated Press.
NEW YORK. April 25.-Jokn
Barrymore Colt, son of Actress
Ethel Barrymore, and socially prom
inent Marjorie Dow Bancroft OF
Boston were married in Elkton, Nd,
Tuesday by the Rev. r. j. Sturgill.
The bride is the former wife of
Hugh Bancroft, jr., wealthy Boston
sportsman. They were divorced in
Evening star., 1940-04-25
Berlin
Continued From First Page )

fare against undefended localities
without military Importance.
CThe British Air Ministry Of
ficially denied the German alle-
cation. The ministry's COM
munique said the town Of Heide
was not attacked and that the at
Evening star., 1940-04-25

1886. Mr.. Colt entered the insur.
ance business after brief theatrical
experience.
The newlyweds said they planned
to live in Connecticut.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
BRITISH REQUEST
 FINANCE
H. Morgenthau Does Not Deny Information Dug
 Up by Reporters

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16. The British Government, it has been 'earned in official quarters, has made formal request to the United States for financial assistance.
 The information came from high sources that declined to be quoted by name, the amount of the loan or its exact nature It was requested details not be disclosed, except that it was hinted the request could not b9 defined as application for a loan.
 Reporters immediately asked Sec retary of the Treasury Henry Nor genthau about the request and while he would not make a direct reply for quotations, he hinted broadly the reporters had received correct infor- nation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
YUKON HELD AT
 DOCK BY JOKER

No, Gov. Ernest Gruening didn't 20 to Petersburg on the steamer Yukon
 The ship waited at the dock for him and Agent Horace Adams telephoned his office to find out how soon he would be ready.
 The Governor said he wasn't going to Petersburg and had never intended to.
 Adams said somebody had tele- phoned the steamship office, iden- tified himself as the Governor, re- served a room to Petersburg and asked to have the ship wait for him.
 The Governor and Adams decid- ed that must have been soms- body's idea of joke.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
FISH BOATS. NOW IN NAVY. ON WAY WEST.
Two Former Tenders Dock at KetChikan Under
 Sealed Orders

KETCHIKAN. Alaska. Dec. 16- The YP-72 and the YP-73, the first of fishing vessels formerly plying Alaska waters and now commission ed by the United States Navy, dock ed here yesterday afternoon and are sailing this morning under sealed orders for the Westward
 Lieut.. Comdr. C. E. Anderson is in command of the fleet. Lieut. Dell is commanding officer of the YP-73, formerly the Corsair of the Pacific American Fisheries.
 The YP-72, was formerly R.. D. Suryan's Cavalcade and has been operating out of Anacortes. Both vessels are ninety footers, converted to Navy service.
 Both were commissioned by the Navy Department about October |
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
BASkETBALL
 ON TONIGHT
 IN HIGH GYM
EIks and Crimson Bears Meet in Pr0mise-Fi
 ed Opening Game

The hustling High School Crim- son Bears tonight get test against the coming along Elks basketball squad in the first game of double bill that will be capped with the first showing of the DeMolay and National Guard squads.
 First game is scheduled for 7:30, and should be close affair. From previous encounters, High School and Elks" sounds like a good match.
 The second game will give both the DeMolay and the Guards their first time on the competitive floor and will complete the preseason picture of what fans will get this season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
LUTHER LEAGUES
 REPAIRING DOLLS
Organization Votes 10 Buy Old Painting to Be
 Placed in Church

The Luther League met at Res urrection Lutheran Church Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock. The regular devotional service was conducted and the topic, 'The Magnificent, : was led by Ross Vhores.
 At the business session the League decided to buy an oil painting to be installed in the center panel of the Church altar.
 The evening was spent repairing old toys which are to be distrib- uted to children of needy families at Christmas time. Refreshments were served by Luise Nielsen, Kath- crime Torkelson and Max Lewis.
 Christmas carols were sung in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Norah Has
 { for Here

Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Norah is scheduled to arrive at 80 o'clock this afternoon from the south
 The steamer did not arrive at Ketchikan until SIS o'clock last night, delayed by fog for two and one-half hours northbound, and sailed for Juneau at o'clock last night.
 Passengers aboard the Princess Norah for Juneau are as follows:
 Jane Boyle, John Dunn, Ernest Powers.
 Passengers to land at Juneau for Tulsequah are Ross Anderson, Will liam Butler and Alexander David- son.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Farewell Luncheon
 Complimentary 10
 Mrs. Randi MoIver

Honoring Miss Randi Molver, bride-ele of MT. Walter Peterson of Fairbanks, a farewell luncheon was given Saturday afternoon in the Iris room of the Baranof Hotel by co-workers in the Unemployment Compensa ton Commission office.
 She was presented with gift from guests Mrs Alice COughlin, Misses Fay Goddard, Ellen Mc- Kechnie. Louise Skinner, Alice Smith and Messrs. Walter P. Sharpe, William Meals, John Mclaughlin md Bill Wrede
 Miss Molver will go by PAA Elec- tra early this week to Fairbanks where her marriage will take place.
 The Daily Alaska Empire has tn largest paid circulation of any AL lska newspaper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Louis,
 Me(oy-
 Fighf
Heavyweight Title dt Stake in 1onight's Match
 in Boston

BOSTON, Dec. Is. Joe Louis weighed in at 202A pounds this afternoon for his fight tonight with Al Mccoy, of Boston, who scaled 1902 pounds
 Tonight's fight is scheduled for IS rounds and the title of heavyweight champion is at stake
 Mccoy, who is 26, started as fly weight but added pounds until his present weight. Despite the fact that Billy Conn beat him, Al says he won't be surprised if I knock Louis out"
 The bout is scheduled to start at 2 o'clock tonight, Pacific Coast Time and will be broadcast over the NEG blue network.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Gets
 High Score,
 vioIets Win

Mary Rhodes, an Orchid kegler. nosed out three points ahead of Violet Frances Smith with a 424 total Saturday. but the Violets made a clean sweep of the days keg- ling.
 Tonight, Juneau Laundry and Baranof roll and North Transfer meets Golden Age Beer. Scores last night were as fol- lows
 VIOLETS Frances Smith 173 IA 104- 421 Orpha Hauger 1855 112 142- 499 Totals ..... 338 256 246- $50
 Orchids Mary Rhodes - IA 136 144- 424 Linore Smithb'g 113 96 9l- 295 Total ........ 2s2 232 a25- 719
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
BEAUCHAMP RETURNING

Vincent Beauchamp, Office of In- dian Affairs employee, is returning On the steamer Baranof from the States. He is being recalled from leave because of a shortage of work CTS in the agency, caused by several resignations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Keith Wiides Move
 To New Residence

Mir. and Mrs. Keith G. Wildes are now residing in their newly complet- ed home on Evergreen Avenue.
 The w. A. Chipperfields have ta- ken the Wildes former home on West Ninth Street, moving from the Feldon Apartments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Sl.UGGER SNOW
 RETURNS HOME

Joe Snow, king slugger of the Juneau baseball diamond, is back in Juneau.
 Joe returned on the Yukon to join his wife and baby after sev- eral months in Fairbanks on the Army airbase. Friends say Joe is back for good"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
COMING HERE
 FOR CHRISTMAS

Dorothy Keiser, former we'll known Juneau young lady. is a for Juneau aboard the Baranof and will spend the Christ mas holidays with her mother, Mrs. Stanley Nowicka. Mrs. Keiser is the former Dorothy Kleinschmidt and for years has been residing in Se- attle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
MRS. ED ARMELL
 LEAVING HOSPITAL

Mrs. Ed Arnell. the former Mary Ellen Speanburg. has resigned as Nurse at the Government Hospital here.
 Mrs. Arnell will be succeeded by Nure Mahaney, who is arriving on the steamer North Coast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Baby Son Arrives
 For Messers(hmidts

A baby son weighing pounds 15 ounces was born at St. Anns Hos pital this morning to MT. and Mrs, George Messerschmidt.
 This is the third child for the Messerschmidts Both the new ar rival and mother are doing nicely.
 MT. Messerschmidt is one of the proprietors of the San Francisco Bakery in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
RRANDEIS IS BACK
 FROM ANGOON TRIP

Fred Brandeis came in from An goon on the Estebeth over the weekend after a hurried return trip to his home town Brandeis is a guest at the Gastineau again and will continue his installation of new diesel unit in his boat
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
LODGE TEAM WINS AGAIN
 IN PINFE5T

Elks keglers rolled to another victory over the Brunswick yes terday afternoon in the regular Sun day match, winning two games of three and total.
 Roger Stevenson, lodge anchor man, swung his 1-3 hook ball effectively for high mark, 585.
 Scores were as follows.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16

preparation for next Sunday even- ing when the League members plan to go caroling in different parts of the town.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-13
OUT FOR
FIDDLERS' MEET

Some 1000 scsndinavians filled
Normanna hall to capacity satur-
day night for the annual fels
koppleik, or ffddlers' contest,
which saw out-of-towners vin five
OF the six prizes.
Henry Haram Of Seattle placed
first in the German violin con-
test, and Gus steen Of Kirkland
and Andrew Langseth Of Tacoma
were second and third.
Helvdan stromsnes was accom-
PIANIST for the contestants. Judges
were Nils Rein, Thomas Hofto and
George johnson. The program
was arranged by Hans Lavik, with
z. II. Midtsatre In charge Of the
contestants.
other entertainment included
vocal solos by Johanna Midtsstre
and accordion music by James
johnson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-13
More S. S. Talks
Announced Here

Federal and state iegislation on
social security viii be the subject
Of . series Of Is radio programs
to be broadcast over Station XVI
at S:i5 p. m. on Tuesdays, Thurs-
days and Saturdays. starting Tues
day afternoon. Feb. Is.
This series. according 10 J. II.
johnson. manager a the Federal
Social Security boards Office In
Tacoma. y entitled ''Pieasantdale
Folks" and will dramstiss all
phases Of the social security pro-
gram, including old-age and sur
vivors' assurance. Unemployment
compensation and public assistance
for the needy aged. needy blind
and dependent children.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-13

ITO Mrs. Bixby, Boston, Mas.
Dear Madam:
IL have been shown In the files
Of the War Department . state
ment Of the Adjutant General of
Massachusetts that you are the
mother Of five sons who have died
gloriously on the field of hattie.
1 feel how weak and fruitless must
Be any word Of mine which should
attempt 10 beguile you from the
grief Of . loss 20 overwhelming.
But I cannot refrain from tender
ing you the consolation that may
be found In the thanks Of the re-
public they died TO save. 1 pray
that our Heavenly Father may as
suage the anguish Of your bereave-
ment. and leave you only the cher
ished memory Of the loved and
lost, and the solemn pride that
must be yours TO have laid 20
costly n sacrifice upon the altar Of
freedom.
"Yours very sincerely and re-
spectfully,
A. lincoln"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-13
FOR VISIT
OF MAI. GEO. ELIOT

Five Tacoma goods at the Uni
versity of Washington are assist
ing in preparations for a lecture
by Major George Fielding Eliot
on Feb. IA. under the sponsorship
of Associated Women Students.
Jean Hopkins is a member of the
committee arranging publicity for
public schools, 10 Galloway Is
working on out-of-town publicity.
and Louise Button, Muriel Fest
and Violet Crowder are members
of the mothers' clubs committee.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-13

compared with l6 per cent In jan
uary. Vandenberg's strength IL
also attested by the fact that for
a period Of ~ months-from jan
uary. 1897. to November, ls3s-he
led all other Republican eligibles
In presidential support in Institute
tests. Az with Senator Taft, the
indications are that active cam
paigning on Vandenberg's part
would increase his following.
Another significant develop
meut Of the past month, the
survey shows, h the appear
ance Of Publisher Frank GAM
nett Of Rochester on the list
Of leading candidates, follow
ing the formal announcement
Of his candidacy.
Another important factor in the
popularity picture today ia the fact
that more than 4 third of the Re-
publicans interviewed $500 said
they had not yet made up their
minds who their first choice would
be.
Other Leaders Named
Following, ranked according 10
mention, are more than q score
Of other Republican eligibles named
most often in the current Institute
survey Of COP presidential posi-
bilities:
Former Governor All N. Ian
don. Governor John Bricker of
Ohio. Congressman Joseph Martin,
Arthur H. James of Pennsylvania,
Senator Charles l. McNary Of Or
sgon; Congressman Bruce Barton
of New York, Senator Gerald p.
Nye Of North Dakota, Mayor Flo
relic H. LaGuardia of New York,
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, jr.,
OF Massachusetts,. Senator Styles
Bridges Of New Hampshire.
Governor William H. Vanderbilt
of Rhode Island, John d. Rookie
Teller. jr., Congressman James w.
Wordsworth of New York, Theo-
dore Roosevelt. jr., of New York;
Chief Justice Charles Evans
Hughes. Congressman Hamilton
Fish Of New York, Publisher
Frank Knox of Illinois; Senator
Arthur Capper of Kansas. Associ-
ate justice Owen J. Roberts; Wen
dell L. Wilkie and Alfred p. Sloan
Of New York. Senator Warren r.
Austin OF Vermont,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-13
Recall Famous Bixby Letter
On Anniversary of Lincoln

II b more than rs years since
Abraham Lincoln wrote the now
famous Baxby letter "A letter
which has SINCE become famed for
its pure English and elegant dc
ton.
On this. the lslst anniversary Of
the birth Of the 18th president Of
the United States, the Bixby let
ter n recalled.
II was written by President Lin
coin to a widow whom he had been
advised had lost five sons on the
battle fields Of the Civil war.
The letter. penned by Lincoln
~ simple message of sincere trib-
ute to patriotic motherhood, was
reprinted the next day by the Bos-
ton Transcript.
Whether Mrs. Bixby returned
the letter to the messenger, gave
II to the reporter, or kept II her
self 10 not known. but no one
has been able thus far to trace
the letter after it reached Mrs.
Bixby's hands.
A facsimile of the letter hung at
one time on the walls OF Brasenose
college, Oxford university a. . su-
perlative example OF simple but
beautiful language. 1t Is said that
a. . model OF expressive English,
this letter has rarely IL ever been
surpassed.
Mr.. Lincoln wrote:
Executive Mansboa
Washiagtoa, Nov. 81, 1884
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-13
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Checks Rheumatic
Pain Quickly

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