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The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
MISS MARIAN F. SKINNER

CHAPEL HILL, Feb. 25.-R-
Funeral services for Miss Marian
Fiske Skinner, Of Edenton, aunt
of Mrs. Frank P. Graham of
Chapel Hill, who died here Monday
afternoon after a days illness, will
be held Wednesday afternoon at
8 o'clock from the St. Paul S
church in Edenton.
Among her surviving rieces and
nepheWs, are Mrs. Graham, Mrs.
J. C. Webb of Hillsboro. Mrs. B..
H. Perry of Henderson, Mr.. Brent
S. Drane of Washington, D. c.,
DR.. Robert Drane of Savannah,
Ca, and Rev. Fred B. Drane of
Monroe.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
new PROFITS TAX
BILL IS APPROVED
Will Aid Corporations and
Persons Suffering Hard
ships from the Levy

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-R-
Swift action to aid corporations
and persons suffering hardshlps
from the excess profits tax was
taken today by lie house, which
approved with little debate a Dill
revising details of the 1910 levy
The measure, introduced WIN
administration support only yes
terday, now goes to the senate
Chairman Doughton D.-NC) oil
the ways and means committee
explaining that it was intended to
eliminate unfair determinations,
said that about s22,000,000 would
be repaid from last years excess
profits taxes and that about s7O,-
900, 900 would be saved by tax
payers this year.
Still further revisions may be
needed, he added, as the excess
profits tax law continues to op-
crate.
Brief discussion on the house
floor brought demand by repre-
sentative Rich (R.-Pa) for greater
economy in federal expenditures,
He declared that the government
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
SMITHIE HENDERSON

CHADBOURN, Feb. 25.-Funeral
services for Smithie Henderson,
78. who died in the Columbus coun-
ty hospital at Whiteville Monday
morning from injuries received in
an automobile accident here Feb.
IA, were held from the Hawes-
Peacock funeral home here this
afternoon at o'clock.
The Rev Z. C. Maness, pastor
of the Chadbourn Methodist church
and the Rev. D. G. Myers, pastor
of the Chadbourn Baptist church,
conducted the services. Interment
followed in the Chadbourn ceme-
terry.
Pail bearers were: A. W. Lewis,
Paul Avant. Carroll Spivey, E. R.
Crawford, DR.. W. F. Yates ano
Harry Mobiles.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
LAWRENCE BRITT, JR.

LUMBERTON, Feb. 25.-Lawrence
Britt, Jr.. three-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Lawrence Britt, of near
here, died in a local hospital last
night of severe burns sustained at
his home Saturday.
Funeral rites were held from Britt
cemetery this Afternoon.
The small childs clothing caught
fire when he attempted to kick a
piece of wood into an open fireplace
while his mother was away from the
home. His clothing was practically
him.
He is survived by his parents and
a sister.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
Suicide Ruling Giuen
In Elijah Jones' Death

LUMBERTON, Feb. 25.-The
body of Elijah Jones. 29-year-old
Indian, shotgun blast through
the heart, was found early this
morning near his home in the old
Prospect School community west
of Pembroke.
Coroner Dennis w. Biggs. in
vestigating with Sheriff Clyde
Wade, said Jones was victim
of suicide and announced that no
inquest would be held.
Jones disappeared from home
yesterday morning and the body
was found today. )
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
Corcner's Verdict Cipon
In R. M. Robbins De,tg

SOUTHPORT, Feb. 25-A c,,
oner's jury conducting sr -,.,.,
into the death Of Robert H. p,,
bins, Of Winnabov. Z week 90.
ruled here tonight ths. he cane :,
his death through al "may. dahl.
accident.
M. NJ. Pickett. If s---aYo-.
driver of the car w.tc5 s,-..'
Robbins on the highway near
home, was exonerated Of tI=r.
connection with the death.
Witnesses testified chst R95a.,.
was standing beside the 5ia9,~,
waiting for ride when s-r;r.. ~ y
the car. ~
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
irving Leroy Scheduled
To Speak Here Tonight

Irving Leroy, national field rep
resentative of the Americal-~JeW-
ish Joint Distribution committee,
will address community gather
ing at the Jewish Social center to-
night at 8 o'clock for the purpose
of bringing before Wilmington Jew
ry the plight of Jewish refugees
throughout Europe.
Mr.. Leroy is visiting here in
connection with plans under way
for the fall campaign for funds.
Monroe L. Shrier is general
chairman of the 1941 campaign
in Wilmington. .
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
ST. JOHNS CLUB

The Mems club of St. Johns
Episcopal church will hold the
February meeting Thursday
night at 6:15 o'clock in the
parish house at Third and Red
Cross streets. Guest speaker for
the evening will be George
Rountree, Jr. Supper will be
served by the ladies of the
Woman's auxiliary. This is the
first meeting of the club during
Lent, and a full attendance is
desired.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
OSCAR p. McIVER

Funeral services for Oscar P.
Wilmington offices of the Atlantic
Coast Line railroad, who died Fri.
day in the Veterans hospital at Co
lumbla, S. c., were held from the
Yopp funeral home this afternoon
at o'clock.
The Rev. Edwin F. Keever, as
sisted by the Rev. Walter B. Freed,
pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran church,
conducted the services. Interment
followed in the National cemetery
here. Graveside services were in
charge of the American Legion.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
RUSSIAN BUDGET

MOSCOW, Feb. 25.-LR-A Soviet
budget for 1871 providing for un-
precedented expenditures of 215,-
400,000,000 rubles-of which one
third or 70,9Oo,oOO,0O0 rubles was
allotted to national defense-was
announced today The total ex-
penditures reported for 1910 were
173, 900, 000,000 rubles: national de-
fense appropriations for that year
were 57,O66, ,O00,0 rubles. 5
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
ORDER ASKED

A petition for a motion to va
cate an injunction on the allega-
ton that it committed a fraud
by taking bond ON property al
ready mOrtgaged was asked in
superior court yesterday by Mel
lie B. Chinnis, plaintiff in a civil
suit against George U. Baucum,
Jr., and the Guarantee Title and
Bond company. The instrument
was filed with Thomas A. Hen
dersOn, clerk of the court.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
SPECIAL SERVICES

Special evangelistic services
have been announced for
Grace Methodist church to
open on March 16 and continue
through March 80. During the
first week a number Of visiting
pastors will preach. During
the second week Bishop Edwin
H. Hughes, of Washington, ID.
c.. will preach.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
CHANGE IN SERVICE

The pastor of Grace Metnoois'
church, the Rev. j. +. HERBERT
cells attention of the Grace
membership to the fact that
the Prayer meeting service Will
be held at 8 o'clock on Thurs
day night of this week, rather
than on Wednesday night. The
change is for this week only.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
LAR MISHAP

Police headquarters yesterday
reported Bill Koeinig was re-
moved to his home at 1911 Prin-
cess street after the car he was
driving collided with a tree at
Fourth and Chestnut streets.
police said kOenig apparently
lost control of his auto when he
suffered a heart attack.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
JAMES l. GORE

Funeral rites for James l. Gore
will be conducted from the New
Hope Baptist church, Leland, this
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock The body
will lie in state until 80 o'clock
this afternoon in the Yopp Funeral
home.
Services in Leland will be in
charge of Rev. H F. Bean, Rev. H.
S. Strickland and Rev. Woodrow
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26

is "going into the red 5000 a
minute" and shouted:
eff we don't get more revenue
and if we keep on spending, we're
going to wreck this nation"
'If the gentleman has made out
his income tax due March Is,
replied representative Cooper 3D.
Tenn. 'she will find that the reve-
nue. act of 1910 has made SUBJ
stantial increases in government
receipts. D
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26

and Mrs. la Ward, all Of Blade--
boro.
Funeral rites were held yesterday
afternoon at 4 o'clock with the Rev.
Kelly Coleman in charge. Burial fol
lowed III Hollywood cemetery in
LumberlOn.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
All Rumanians Ordered
To Vote Approval or
Disapproual of Regime

BUCHAREST, Feb. 25,-4R-Pre-
mier Gen. Ion Antonescu today
ordered all Runanians over Il,
excepting Jews, to vote Mar:h ?
on the question of their approval
or disapproval of his government
The ballot will be compulsory.
Votes may be only yes" or no. y
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
ROY E. SPENCER

WHITEVILLE, Feb. % - Roy
Earl Spencer, seven-monlh hold son
of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Spencer, of
this place, died Yesterday afternoon
at o'clock of pneumonia. Surviving
are his parents and three grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Spencer
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
OBITUARIES

Robbins. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be H. O..
Peterson, Sr., Hugh Oosterwyk, NJ.
B. Chinnis, Henry Nerzaal Joe Yer
zaal and H. O. Peterson, Jr.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
HOLD.UP ATTEMPTED

James Cromarty, of 800 North
Sixth street yesterday reported
to police two negro men attempt
ed to rob him at pistol point
while he was walking last night
on Sixth between Red Cross and
Campbell streets.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
City Briefs
tn CONDUCT SERVICES

Bishop Thomas c. Darst WILL
conduct the Ash Wednesday
service at the Church of the
Good Shepherd at 8 o'clock to-
night. The public is invited to
attend.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
MISS DAISY DORAN

Miss Daisy Doran, aunt of Gordon
Doran, of Wilmington and Green
vile, died at her home in Charles
ton, South Carolina, suddenly on
Monday night.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26

Drowned noodles make grand
partners for creamed dried beef,
hamburg cakes or fish balls. Cook
noodles in fat until we'll Drowned.
You will need about 3 tablespoons
Of fat to brown cups of noodles. 8
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
CHARLES A. STONE

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.- Up -
Charles A. Stone, IA, whose con-
struction and engineering firm, of
Stone & Webster, Inc, built the Hog
Island, Pa, shipyards of World war
fame, died of pneumonia today at
his home
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
BOY MISSING

Lucille Walker, of 16-B, New
Brooklyn homes, yesterday asked
police to aid in locating her son,
described as follows: James
Henry Walker, 10, tall, brown
skin, weight about 160 pounds.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
FJRENFN TO MEET

The Volunteer Fire depart
ment of Harbor Island will meet
at the home of A. L. Meyland on
the Northern extension tonight
at 8 o'clock. All members are
urged to attend.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
AUXILIARY MEET

The ladies auxiliary to the
Central Labor union will meet
at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon
in the Union labor hall. All men,
bers are urged to attend.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
AUTO ACCIDENT

hC IO 1CCIIJII-NI
A car driven by Thomas C..
Williamson, 1924 Castle street,
skidded and struck a station wa
gOn belonging to l.. HI. Williams
parked at 1904 Church street yes
terday afternoon, damag ging both
machines, police reported.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
CARS COLLIDE

Automobiles driven by l.. A.
Cook, of Concord, and Linwood
Rowan were involved i'm a collis-
ion at Eighth and Princess
streets yesterday afternoon with
slight damages to both cars re.
sulting, police reported.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
RETURNS TO CAMP

Sergeant Carlton E. Carney
has returned to Fort Jackson,
5. c., after spending the week
end here with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Carney,
300 Nun street.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
CAR COLLISION

Cars driven by W. H. Cation,
of New Bern, Clifton Crews,
211 Red Cross street, and r. p.
Anderson, 1903 Orange street,
we're involved in collision at
18th and Orange streets yes
terday afternoon with damages
to all three cars resulting, po-
lice reported.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
BIKE STOLEN

Mrs. Crouch, $50 Dock street,
reported to police yesterday af-
ternoOn that someone stole her
sons bicycle from her garage
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26
ARRESTED

State highway patrolmen yes
terday arrested c. F. Gillian on
a charge of larceny by trick at
ter he alIegedly gave false
name of C. F. Martin to the Mac
MILAN and Cameron company in
signing a note for payment of
an automobile repair bill in the
amount of $40.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26

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The Wilmington morning star., 1941-02-26

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- SEE PLYMoUTHs LOW PRICED COMMERCIAL CARS!
The union times., 1941-10-11
CONFERENCE
Beer Statesmen
 To Sign Ruppert

Local 22,901, Wholesale Beer Sales. men, chartered only month ago, re- ports rapid progress in signing UT salesmen representing the Ruppert's Brewing Company with outlets ir New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport Norwich and Stamford; Trommers Beer and the Feigenspan Christian Brewing Company.
 The union has already been notified by the Ruppert firm that it is ready to negotiate a contract as soon as ii has a majority of the men. Arthur Carroll of New Haven, acting busi- ness agent, has an appointment with Mr. Dorn, sales manager for From mers, over the weekend.
 With the Cremo Brewing Com pany contract already in the safe, Car roll and Thomas Cosgrove of New Britain are rapidly insuring the peo- pie of Connecticut 1OO96 union beer salesmen no matter the brand.
The union times., 1941-10-11
Bricklayers Sign |WithBlakesleeCo.

Local 6, Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers, subscribed to THE UN- ION TIMES for the entire member ship at its regular meeting last Fri day night in the Labor Temple. The Local recently signed an agreement with the C. w. Blakeslee Construc- tion Company and is out to organize other road construction firms includ- ing D. V. Frione & Company and DeFelice & Son. The membership voted to contribute $1O0 to the Amer ican Federation of Labor organiza- ton drive in New Haven.
 The following officers of the Lo- cal are serving during the present year: Christopher Gaffney, presi- dent; Michael Sola, vice-president ]; Benjamin Carroll, corresponding sec retary; Dominic Mercugliano, treas urer, and James DiLonardo, financial secretary. Peter Campbell, Daniel Skipp and Tony Abedesso are the trustees, with John Cimmino, ser geant-at-arms.
The union times., 1941-10-11
Council Votes
 Chest Support

Endor sement of the 1o41 campaign of the New Haven Community Chest was unanimously voted by the Gen. tral Labor Council at its last meet ing. The action came after a report by Clarence s. Bremner of Local 47, Typographical Union, a member of the board of directors of the Chest, and the presentation of resolution to this effect by the officers of the Council.
 Anthony Luchek, Teachers Union, Local 2O4, reported that plans for the 1941 session of the New Haven La bor College were progressing favor ably. Sessions will be held on We'd nesday evenings at Lins1y-C Chittenden Hall. Registration will be held on Nov. 5, and classes will open Nov. 12. Details of courses and instructors will be given in an early issue of THE UNION TIMES.
The union times., 1941-10-11
Facts Won By
 
 Retail Clerks
Local Unions Rally To Aid Drive As Workers Seek
 Organization

Direct gains were scored this week in the intensified OrganizatiOnal drive opened in New Haven by the New Haven Central Labor Council, in CO., operation with national head quarters of the American Fed. eratiOn of Labor.
 These results include:
 1. A greatly increased num- Der of authorizations signed by men at the two plants of the High Standard Mfg. Co.
 Z. Requests for organiza- ton received spontaneously from employees of three large New Haven industries.
 5. Signing of a contract be- tween H. E. Francis, electrical contractors, and Local B-0O, Electrical Workers Union.
 4. Signing of contract be- tween ChepOvsky Bros., New Haven retail grOcers, and LO- cal 1907 of the Retail Sales. people Union.
 5. Additional support to the campaign voted by the various unions and their off. cers. Special credit is due to Iron Workers Local 424, Da- vid (''SpOrt'') Mccormack, business agent; Electrical Workers B-9O, Joseph T. ROurke, business agent; Bricklayers Union, Local 6, James Di LinardO, business agent; Carpenters Local 79, John A. Johnson, business and Painters Union. Local l86, William Fucker man, business agent.
 FRANCIS SIGNS
 Local B-90, Electrical Workers, and Herbert E. Francis, electrical contractor, signed a union contract Monday which will go into effect on October 20. The agreement provides for the union scale and the closed shop.
 MT. Francis, whose shop is located at 79 Audubon Street in New Haven, has pointed out that he never refused to meet with union officials, although he had not signed an agreement with the union prior to Monday. Joseph T. Rourke, business agent for the Lo- cal, agrees that MT. Francis was al-
 Continued on Page Four)
The union times., 1941-10-11
Unions Agreed On
 Full Aid To Allies

A resolution pledging full support to President Roosevelt's foreign pols icy and urging all-out aid to the AL lies has been adopted by Hartford representatives of A.F.L. and C.I.O. unions.
 This action was taken by 30 union delegates who formed Trade Union Branch of the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies. At torney William M. Citron, represent ing the committee, was named chair man of the new unit. William Ze- man of the Civic and Economic League, was appointed secretary.
 According to former Congressman Citron, the group plans to hold ral- lies throughout Connecticut in an ef- fort to promote similar organizations in other communities.
The union times., 1941-10-11
Rent Strike In
 Second Month

PATERSON, N. LA rent strike of 116 families in 17 ancient tenement houses has entered its second month, with the tenants still refusing to pay any rent and the operator still refus- ing to make much needed improve ments.
 The operator is the Menco Realty Co. The strike was called September 1 by the United Tenants League when the company announced a 109o rent boost. Many U.T.L. members belong to the Textile workers Union, while others belong to AF.L. unions.
 Although a compromise has been reached on the rent issue, the U.T.L at meeting October 3 voted to con- tinue the strike until the landlord agrees to demands for improvements in the houses, some of which are so years old.
The union times., 1941-10-11
F. Knoblochs Return From
 Conference
Or, Brewery w orkers Meeting Through Eyes
 Of Delegates Wives"

Mir. and Mrs. Fernand Kno- bloch have returned from the Brewery Workers conference i'm
 Cincinnati, after touring the State of Virginia and Washing ton, D. C., on their return trip. MT. and Mrs. James SamineIli, of Bridgeport, accompanied the KnOblochs i'm their own car.
 Fernand is the popular secre- tary of Local 37, New Haven. Saminelli, Local 40, Bridgeport, is treasurer of the Connecticut Brewery Workers State Council. Both men were delegates to the conference, a full report On which will be published soon.
 While their husbands sweated over problems at the convention Mrs. Knobloch and Mrs. Saminelli went sightseeing, taking in the boun- tiful view from the famous Carewe Tower, 49 stories high. They also visited the fashion show at the Meth erlandS Plaza Hotel and took moving pictures of the models.
 At night the couples went out to- gether, the men discussing resolutions the women styles and patterns, while the walters became somewhat bewil- dered.
 MT. and Mrs. Knobloch left the with Frank Pantani of 24s Russell Street which helped make the vacation possible. She thanks THE UNION TIMES for its story whict gave consideration to the problem con. fronting the wives of delegates come time.
The union times., 1941-10-11
Conn. Labor To Fight Injunction
 Granted By Judge FitzGerald

Judge John FitzCald of the Connecticut Court of Common Pleas has just issued injunction restraining the AF Retail Saespeopes UnOn Local l5O from pcketng the Mano Co.,. 136 Haven The csion considered of the wes in the judicial history of the Stae
 In commenting decisiOn Harold vicepre dent of the Connecticut Federation Labor president of the New Haven Central Labor Council said:
 Organzd labor throughout Connecticut taken aback by Judge FCeads decision, and will fight it with its command. The decision conformity the Anti Act by the l939 General Assembly, and ignores the intent of legislators passing in line with decisions of the U S. Court and is in direct opposition trends in public opnion legislation, and judicial rulings they affect labor
 I've prepared take this the U Supreme Cou for sit idly by and the which labor has made after of hard and bitter struggle nud by this de csion."
The union times., 1941-10-11
Teamsters Give
 Help To Bakers

NEW When Local 50, Bakery & Confectionery Workers 1ntl. Union started picketing 70 local stores of the Hanscom Baking Corp. October 4 to inform the public of strike at the firms main plant, the company shut down its stores.
 The strike of 250 workers at the main plant started October 1 follow ing the firing of six unionists. The plant is being picketed by both Local 50 and Local SOP, Intl. Bro. of Team sters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers, which is conducting a city, wide strike of bakery truck drivers. Although the company has agreed to settle with the drivers, Local SOP has agreed to stay out until the firm signs with the inside workers.
The union times., 1941-10-11
CongratS!

THE UNION TIMES is glad to announce that Connecticut Local No. 6, Bricklayers, Ma. sons and Plasterers Information. al Union, has subscribed to ''Labor's Own Paper" for its en- tire membership. Our thanks to the Local, and to its progress sive business manager, James Di Lonardo.
 Bulletin Board: Be sure to tune in on Station WELL on Friday, Oct. 10, at 7:l5 P. M. Important A.F.L. broadcast.
 The next meeting of the New Haven Central Labor Council will be held on Thursday. Oct. I6, at 8 P. M.
The union times., 1941-10-11
RourkeAgain On N.Y.A.Con11nittee


 Joseph T. Rourke, vice-president of the New Haven Central Labor Council, has been asked to continue as member of the Connecticut State Advisory Committee of the National Youth Administration for the coming year ending June 30, 1942.
 Aubrey Williams, administrator of the MA, made the request in a letter to Senator Rourke.
 In his letter, MT. Williams informed Rourke that he had acted upon the recommendation of Richard A. Bar rett, State Youth Administrator for Connecticut.