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Evening star., 1941-04-14
Nv the Associated Press.

1y the Associated Press.
ATHENS, April 14.-Survivors OF
the Greek hospital ship Attiki,
which the Greeks reported was sunk
by German bombers, reached Athens
yesterday with stories that German
planes machine -gunned the nurses
and wounded as they attempted to
leave the sinking vessel.
Sinking of the 2,56l-ton ship was
reported Saturday but the location
was not given.
Twenty-eight persons, including
the captain, were lost. Survivors
said one doctor voluntarily jumped
out of a lifeboat overcrowded with
wounded to tighten the craft and
was not seen again.
Nurses Account.
Mrs. Ephi Demopoulos, a Red
Cross nurse who was in the water in
a lifebelt for eight hours before
being picked up by a destroyer,
gave this account:
Our ship was plainly lighted by
two searchlights on its Red Cross
markings when it was attacked
by German Stukas about 1880 pm.
I'm the first attack two bombs
struck the prov of the ship. We
rushed on deck. Overhead we could
hear the roar of planes. The ship
already was listing.
"We Immediately started trans
Evening star., 1941-04-14
Greek Hospital Ship Survivors
Say Nozi Planes Strofed Them
Red Cross Markings Plainly Lighted,
Nurse Declares After Reaching Athens

ferring the wounded to boats. The
ship had stopped.
"As we started to lower the boats
German plane sweeping just over
the mast dropped more bombs. One
struck the stern and the Attiki began
settling very fast.
Another German plane swept
over the ship, machine-gunning the
decks and swimmers in the water.
Some bullets cut the rope on one
lifeboat being lowered, dumping the
wounded and nurses into the sea.
Boats insufficient.
There were not enough boats
for every one and we jumped into
the sea and clung to RATS while the
planes continued to machine-gun us.
Capt. Dimitri Meletopoulos, who
is in his Cos, was wonderful. He
directed the crew and nurses in
abandoning ship and did not leave
until the last man was off. Then
he jumped into the water and
swan around, keeping together
those floating in lifebelts so they
could help each other. I missed
him about dawn and did not see
him again"
Other survivors said the body Of
the captain was found later. He
apparently died of heart attack
brought on by overexertion.
Evening star., 1941-04-14
Prince Georges Backs
Survey Of County
Government Setup
University Of Maryland
Would Make Study;
DR.. Byrd Asked TO Speak

Approval of a governmental sur
vey of the Prince Georges County
(Md0 government by the Univer-
sity Of Maryland, similar to the
recent Brookings Institution study
of Montgomery County, was voiced
today by William A. Carson. presi-
dent of the board of Prince Georges
County commissioners.
At the same time it was learned
that the board of directors of the
county's Chamber of Commerce is
in favor of the general plan, but
have appointed a committee headed
by DR.. Harry Patterson to investi-
gate the project before committing
themselves. It was also learned the
chamber hopes to have a repre-
sentative of the Brookings Insti-
tuition and DR.. H. c. Byrd, presi-
dent of the University of Maryland,
speak on the question at the groups
next meeting on April % at the
Beaver Dam Country Club.
The idea of the university's max
ing the survey was embodied in a
resolution adopted by the Prince
Georges County Federation of Citi-
Zens' Associations at its last meet
ing. 1t was suggested that, since
Montgomery and Prince Georges
Counties are similar, Prince Georges
might we'll use the Montgomery
County survey as a basis for its
study.
DR.. Byrd has expressed willing
ness ito consider" the request. Uni
versity spokesmen indicated the in
stitution's personnel would be pro-
fessionally capable of making the
survey If time and funds are avail
able.
Mr.. Carson said he believed that
the survey would be an enlightening
report on county problems, adding
that 1t would be "a good thing to
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JACKSON, MABEL. On Sunday. April
10. lq41, MABEL JACKSON. widow of
John Rose Jackson; beloved mother of
Oliver W. and Maud Jackson and Mabel
Denny of London. England. and sister of
Terrence N. Fielder and Hugh w. Fielder
Services at the S. H. Hines Co. funeral
home, 2901 14h st. NV on Tuesday,
April Is, at 9 am: then TO st. Matthew's
Cathedral 1900 r. I. ave. NV. where
mass will be offered at $3.50 am. Inter-
ment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Evening star., 1941-04-14
Suspect Seized in Alley
Is Held for Grand Jury

Eugene Douglas, %, alias Eugene
Fisher, who was arrested in an ash
can in a blind alley Friday night,
was held under a $4,000 bond for
grand jury action when arraigned
today in Police Court before Judge
John P. Mcmahon on robbery
charge. Douglas was seized after he
had been chased into the alley by
Nick Mantzouris, 10, former Tech
High School football star. Mant-
zouris had trailed Douglas after he
Evening star., 1941-04-14
Fire Across Street
Routs Hotel Guests
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, April 14.-Firemer
ordered IT'S patrons of the New
Howard Hotel into the streets early
today when a fire roared through
five-story building on West Bal
timore street across an alley from
the hotel.
The flames burned through two
upper floors Of the Commercial
Building, destroying merchandise
of three firms and damaging stocks
of fourth. The heat cracked win
dows in the hotel. Five alarms were
sounded.
Hotel guests, many still in night
clothes, gathered in the lobby or
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YOUNG. EMMA. On Sunday. April 10.
EMMA YOUNG. She leaves to mourn
their loss two uncles. John H. Young and
Thomas F. Young, and other relatives and
friends
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Dratha

SIMPSON, ELACE VIRGINIA. On Sun,
Day April 1s ls4l at her ne hamsi 433s
VIRGINIA sIMPsoN, beloved wife Of the
| late William Simpson.
ssrXces & pnbap at the 76
| Wisconsin ave, on Tuesday. April Is, at
2 pm. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
Baltimore papers. please copy)
SHELTON. SOPHIA. On Saturday. April
l2pu1 l2; la4l; & At ~ &Washington ssnitarium: iT.
late James skelton and mother of Miss
Eva Shelton, Col. oscar G.. Skelton, U. s.
&: and Owen R. skelton Of Detroit; Mich;
home, 400 Chaplin st. NV, until pm.
Funeral and ipterment Eeerton. Ohio
on tuesday, April 15, at 2 pm.
os, SMITH, EMMA On On Monday April =,
ing at Adams & smoot funeral home home, 24S5
Nichols ave. Sc.
Notice Of funeral later.
SMITH. MYRoN D; On Saturday. April
&yRoaMi Reai at sSIrR St rPReteTshurg SsinI Fla Capt
Tsa6ei Smith and father Of Myron PaP o.
Funeral from office of superintendent,
April Is. at 10 am.
SMITH, RHoNA. On Saturday, April
| II. 194l, at Childrens Hospital, RHONA
SMITH. beloved daughter of George and
Villa Mae Smith.
from her late Residence. Columbia ave, ave-,
Arrangements by W. Ernest Jarvis.
STEPHENSON, DIR. EUGENE T. On Sat-
s4f pHffSsas Ssoysd husband + Lena
Corning and grandfather of Miss Jeanne
Services at the s. H. Hines Co. funeral
home, 2901 14th st. NV, on Monday,
April IA, at Z pm. IA
THOMPKINS, ISABELLE. On Sunday,
April April - I94I;; I;;,, ISABELLE THoMPKINs,
| T. Williams. Mrs. Elizabeth Lyles Judge
George Brewer, Miss Edith Brewer and
Mrs. Geneive Phipps.
home. 4sl2 Georgia ave. NV; on Tuesday;
friends invited interment CEDAR Hit Hi ceml emu
| etery
daT TRAXIs HDi ELIZABETH Ias Ann Sor{ns 2p satHr-
EIfzABETH Ann II TRAVIS MUsi0s 9nee GERBER ea
! beloved wife of Clarence F. Travis, daugh-
ter ter Of :; IRosilie Gerber, and the late
j Gerber of Washington, D. c., and Mrs.
Rose Wasner of New York City.
Funeral from the residence of her
NV. on. Tuesday. April is. at $50 am.
| Solemn high requiem mass at the Church
| of the Nativity at am. Interment Mount
| Olivet Cemetery. Relatives and friends
| invited. IA
WILLIAMS. MAMIE. On Sunday. April
13, 1911. MAMIE Williams. devoted
sister of Mrs. Maria Webster. Remains
| resting at the Allen g. Morrow Funeral
Home, Inc. 1926 st. NV.
Notice of funeral later
YOUNG. EMMA On Sunday. April 13,
1941, at her residence 1913 st. sv,
EMMA YOUNG. She leaves to mourn
their loss two uncles John H. Young and
Thomas F. Young, and other relatives and
friends
Remains resting at Eugene Ford's funeral
| home. 1900 South Capitol st, where
| funeral services will be held Wednesday.
| April 16 at l pm. Remains may be
| viewed after pm. Tuesday, April Is.
Internient Harmony Cemetery. 15
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had been robbed in the store of his
father, George Mantzouris, in the
1000 block of Seventh street NV,
of s20.60 and a half pint of liquor.
Mantzouris, who was in his
fathers store on Easter vacation
from High Point N. c., captured
another robbery suspect with a fly
ing tackle two years ago.
Douglas was arrested by Police
men c. E. Bean and G. F. Swank,
after their attention had been at
tracted by Mantzouris' calls for help
Evening star., 1941-04-14

went out into the streets TO watch
the fire.
Investigations were started by tha
Fire Departments incendiary bu-
reau, Salvage Corps and by police.
Evening star., 1941-04-14

Remains resting at Eugene Ford's funeral
home, 1900 South Capitol st. where
funeral services will be held Wednesday.
April 10. at l pm. Remains may be
viewed after pm. Tuesday, April Is.
Internlent Harmony Cemetery. 15
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know where any weak spots might
be-"
He emphasized the necessity of
making the survey without cost to
the taxpayer on the grounds that
county funds are already taxed to
capacity.
Evening star., 1941-04-14
GarAa nf Ihanka

HESSICK, LOTTIE E. We wish to
any knd Mre Of and
\ the beautiful floral offerings sent at the
death of our dear wife and mother,
W H. HESSICK AND FAMILY. IA
! PLUMMER, MARY E. The family of the
late MARY z. PLUMMER gratefully ac-
knowledge your kind expressions of SYM
pathy.
Evening star., 1941-04-14

Grenada shipped 35o,784 pounds
of nutmegs to the United States in
a recent month.
Evening star., 1941-04-14

Colombia plans TO ship over 1000
900 bags of coffee to the United
States this wear,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-08-28
120 MILES TO
BE SURFACED
States Paving Program Sets
Near Record for No-Bond
Undertaking.

When contracts are awarded on bids
received Friday, the state highway de-
partment will have under contract this
year 1875 miles of concrete pave
ment on state trunk highways
This is the second largest concrete
paving program ever undertaken with
out the aid of bond issue money in
any one year of Minnesota's road build
ing history. All but 100 miles are to
be completed this year, and SO miles of
additional work is currently pro-
grammed, to be built early in 1872
Highway Commissioner M j. Hoff-
mann pointed out that the 1875 miles
already let are of sufficient width to
equal IA miles of old 18-foot pave
ment, regarded as standard up to 1928.
The cost will be $3,756,000.
The only previous non-bond issue
year in which mileage of concrete ex-
ceeded that already under contract for
1941, was the year 1925 when 1902
miles were paved. The 1925 paving,
being of Is foot width, comprised
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-08-28

investigation reports from the research
section of the division of game and
fish, game wardens and field observers.
Biologists from this unit made exhaus-
tive studies to gauge the effect of last
winters severe storms and spring rains
on the bird populations.
The lengthy ruffed grouse season
was decided after biologists informed
the department that this species is
nearing the upgrade climax of mystic
rious 1O-year cyclic fiuctuation that
operates independent of hunting har-
vests. They urged that the birds be
harvested while they are here since
decades of old records indicate they
will show marked decline in few
years regardless.
Department surveys showed the
pheasant population to be less than
that available for the 1910 season,
though still ample for 17-day season.
A 60-day season and a bag limit OF
10 again was set for ducks, but dove
hunters saw their shooting period
trimmed to a maximum of AZ days
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-08-28
\ MEET THE STARS =
X * X X BY ETHEL VINE X

Ray Macdonald, nineteen
year-old dancer, already known
on Broadway for his skillful
footwork, is in Hollywood
working for the first time in
pictures. He has just completed
'Life Begins for Andy Hardy"
and down San Diego Way"
and is now playing in ''Babes
on Broadway" with Mickey
Rooney and Judy Garland. A
genial youth who spends all his
leisure hours going to night
baseball games, or on Sundays
polishing off his golf, he says
Hollywood intrigues him no
end.
81 think the studios are ter
rifle" said sandy-haired, blue
eyed Ray. 81 never dreamed
they could do things on such a
vast scale as they do out here,
and pictures, while they are
hard work, are fun, too. Just to
work on the same set with
Mickey Rooney and Judy Gar
land gives me a thrill"
Incidentally, in "Babes on
Broadway" he will have his
first dancing role on the screen.
He said that appearing in
straight dramatic parts in his
first two pictures had taught
him a lot about acting which he
had never learned before and
that from now on he would like
to combine musicals with
straight roles. He hopes to be
able to alternate the stage wiz
the screen, for he thinks G:
medium contributes something
special to the actor.
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1875, 900 square yards of concrete sur
face, while the 1876 miles being laid
this year total 1,519,75O square yards,
difference of only 355,250 square
yards.
The exceptional 1925 paving program
was made possible by the fact that
that year the state highway depart
ment still received revenues from the
higher motor vehicle license tax, then
averaging s16.5O per vehicle, and for
the first time had available the pro-
ceeds of the newly enacted gas tax
law, all proceeds from which originally
accrued to the state trunk highway
fund without division with the
counties
The only other years which exceeded
the current year in mileage of concrete
surfacing accomplished were those in
which paving programs were largely
financed by proceeds of large bond
issues and not out of current rev.
enueS.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-08-28

The 15-day season for woodcock was
continued.
The fish and wildlife service esti-
mated that about 100000 ducks,
geese and other waterfowl would be-
gin winging southwark on their long
established flyways with the arrival of
cool weather in Canada and the Nor
thern United States.
The regulations continue to bar the
use of bait or live decoys, and in
addition prohibit the use of cattle
horses, or mules, as blinds. Hunters
may use shotguns not larger than 10
gauge, and repeating and automatic
guns must be plugged to take no more
than three shells.
Duck and goose shooting hours re-
main the same-Sunrise to p. m.
Dove hunters may start cunning
early, in some areas on Sept. /, but
their game will be limited.
Shooting hours for mourning (turtle)
doves, white winged doves, woodcocks
band-tailed pigeons, and rails and gal
linules (other than coots) were not
| changed. They are sunrise to sunset.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-08-28

to junction with 70, thence south on
70 to Cromwell, thence east on 210 to
Duluth, thence northeast along shore
OF Lake Superior to international
boundary, thence west along Canadian
Minnesota boundary to point of begin
ming.
RINGNECKED PHEASANTS = A
statewide open season starting Oct.
ID through Nov. 3, but Ely hunters
will have to go into the western or
southern part if st. Louis county, for
there are no pheasants in this imme-
date area. Daily bag limit: 8 birds,
/ of which may be hen; season, 10
birds.
The Hungarian partridge season is
open in the northwestern part of the
state from Sept. 20 through Sept. 81,
in the northern zone, and the quail
season was opened in IL southern
counties from Nov. through Nov. II.
The seasons were fixed after de-
partment executives studied detailed
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-08-28

Young Macdonald first at
tracted attention in New York
in the musical-comedy "Babes
on Broadway" in which he and
his sister Grace teamed in
dance numbers. Later in "H'ya
Gentlemen" starring Max Baer
his act was caught by Roger
Edens M-G-M music coach
when the show opened in Hart
ford, Connecticut, and he was
promptly signed to a film con-
tract.
His first two pictures have
proved how right Mr.. Edens
was and how talented a young
ster he is. Born in Boston, he
was educated in New York
City and graduated from the
Cathedral High School. He
lives with his mother in a
Hollywood bungalow.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-08-28
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE -
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ELY.
Council Chambers
Ely, Minnesota
Tuesday, August 10, 1941

Regular meeting of the City Council
was called to order at 8:O7 o'clock p.
M, by Acting Mayor o. T. FriedSburg
Present: Aldermen Ahola, Anderson,
Friedsburg, Maxi, Porthan. 80
Absent: Alderman Tisovich, Mayor
KapSch. Cd
Consideration of minutes.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
by Alderman Anderson. that the min
utes of the regular meeting held Aug
ust s. 1941, be approved. Carried unan-
imouSly.
Communication from the Manager of
the Community Center was read, men
tioning the need of some sort of q
driveway in the rear Of the Com
munity Center for the delivery of coal
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
by Alderman Anderson, that the COM
munication be accepted and filed, and
the matter referred to the Parks
Grounds & Building Committee, in
CONJUNCTION with the City Engineer and
City Attorney, with power to act
Carried unanimously.
Financial report of the City Clerk fol
the period ending July 81, 1941 wa:
read and ordered filed.
Report from the City Attorney and
the City Engineer, covering their in
ing the street known as Semer Place
in Auditors Plat of Chandler Addi.
ton, was read and ordered filed.
Communication from the City IN.
gineer was read, recommending tina
a hearing on proposed Improvement b.
held as soon as possible covering tn,
proposed construction of sidewalk
curb and gutter, and street improve.
ment on the east side of 18th Avenue
East and the west side of 18th Ave.
nue. East from alley "B" to alley
sc" in order that work under WPA
Project No. 8947 may proceed without
delay.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
by Alderman Porthan, that the City
Clerk be directed to publish Notice Of
Hearing on Proposed Improvement fol
the construction of sidewalk, curb anc
gutter, and street grading along the
east side of 18th Avenue East and the
west side of 18th Avenue East from
the alley between Sheridan and Chap
man Streets to the alley between Chap
man and Harvey Streets, said hearing
to be held at 7:30 o'clock P. M, Tues
day, September 2, 1941. Carried unani-
mously.
The City Engineer submitted report
concerning the effect of proposed
changes in mining operations at the
Zenith Mine on existing sewer and
water lines in that area. The report
also contained a number of recon-
mendations regarding the changes the
city will have to make to the sewer
and water lines
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-08-28

Moved by Alderman Ahola, supported
by Alderman Porthan, that the report
be accepted and filed, the recommen-
dations be carried out, and that the
City Engineer be authorized to pro-
coed with preliminary work, investi-
gate the possibility of securing WPA
aid, and in conjunction with the City
Attorney, endeavor to secure the neces-
sary easements. Carried unanimously.
The City Engineer reported that he
had arranged for conference between
the City Council and the WPA Direc-
tor at Duluth.
Moved by Alderman Ahola, supported
by Alderman Anderson, that any men,
Der of the City Council and the City
Engineer be authorized to attend this
conference at the expense of the City.
Carried unanimously.
The City Engineer reported on pro-
greSS made to secure strip of land
for public purposes, approximately Is
feet wide within the SEA of the
NWA of Section "a, 63-12, and in
formed the council that one of the
owners of the property had verbally
offered to deed the city such a strip of
land for a stipulated cash amount.
Moved by Alderman Ahola, support
ed by Alderman Anderson, that the
matter be referred to the Committee
of the Whole for further consideration.
Carried unanimously.
The Superintendent of the Water &
Light Department submitted revised
proposed electric rate schedules for
one-meter system.
/ Moved by Alderman Ahola, sup
ported by Alderman Friedsburg, that
the matter be referred to the Commit
tee of the Whole for further consider
alton. Carried unanimously.
Requisition from several departments
| for supplies were read.
Moved by Alderman Ahola, supported
by Alderman Porthan, that the requisi-
tons be referred to the Sales & Pur-
chasing Committee with power to act
Carried unanimously
Application from Isaac Niemi for G
leave of absence from his position as
part-time jackbit grinder was read.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, sup.
ported by Alderman Ahola, that the
application be accepted and filed anc
leave of absence granted. Carried
unanimously.
Application of Ralph Niemi for en-
ployment as jackbit grinder on part
time was read.
Moved by Alderman Anderson, sup
ported by Alderman Friedsburg, that
the application be denied. Vote as fol-
lows:
Yes: Aldermen Anderson and Frieds-
burg. (2)
No: Aldermen Ahola, Maxi, Porthan
| go
Motion lost.
Moved by Alderman Ahola, supported
| by Alderman Maxi, that the applica-
| ton be accepted and filed and that
Ralph Niemi be employed as jackbit
grinder on part-time basis. Vote as
| follows:
Yes: Aldermen Ahola, Maxi, Porthan
| 90
No: Aldermen Anderson and Frieds-
burg. (2)
Motion carried.
Petition from George Volt was read,
requesting the crawling of the alley
south of Semer Street in Auditors
Plat of Chandler Addition
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
| by Alderman Anderson, that the petit
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-08-28
DEFENSE BOND
QUIZ.

O. Can my children buy Defense
Savings Stamps?
A. Yes Hundreds of thousands of
American children are buying Stamps
regularly as their share in the national
savings program.
@. Why should children be encour-
aged to buy Savings Stamps?
A. Because by buying Stamps they
write their names on a Roll of Honor
of Americans who are doing their part
to show the dictators that united Am
eerica will never finch to preserve her
sacred liberty.
@. After my child has collected
enough Stamps to exchange for Bond,
can the Bond be registered in the
childs name2
A. Yes. A minor may own Defense
Savings Bond. Many parents are
registering Bonds in their children's
names to prepare for future educational
needs.
Note: To buy Defense Bonds and
Stamps, go to the nearest post Office,
bank, or savings and loan association;
| or write to the Treasurer Of the United
States, Washington, D. c., for mail
| order form.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-08-28
Open Seasons on Six Species of
Game Birds, Ducks is Announced

fowl population has more than doubled
since 1885.
Upland game bird open season which
embrace the Ely territory follow:
RUFFED GROUSE-Open Oct. IL
through Oct. 80. Bag limits: 5 daily,
10 in possession. Hours: a. m. to 4
p. m.
Area open:
That territory lying north and east
of the highway system described as
follows: Starting on the Minnesota
Manitoba border where it is intersected
by the county road due north of Ro-
seau, Minnesota, south along said road
to Roseau, south and west on high
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1941-08-28

way II to Greenbush, thence south on
highway 80 to Thief River Falls, thence
south on highway So to Detroit Lakes,
thence south and east on highway 10
to st. Cloud, thence easterly on high
way 95 to Taylors Falls on the Wis
consin- Minnesota boundary.
PRAIRIE CHICKENS and SHARP
TAILED GROUSE-Open Oct. IL
through Oct. Is. Bag limits: daily,
8 in possession. Hours: 2 a. m. to p.
m.
Area open:
All of the territory bounded by the
following lines: Commencing at Inter-
national Falls, south on highway So