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The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-29
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Rush Of Cards
Duroehsr May
PIey Himself
to Spark 'Tsana
By BILL BoNI
~ The Assseistsd Press

OWobblins on both their hit.
ting and their pitching lsnA
the Brooklyn Dodgers moved
into st. Louis today for whas
may Be the make or break"
series Of their National League
pennant aspirations.
Just two weeks ago these
Dodgers were IN first place, en-
joying . foul -game margin
over the Cardinals. Then the
hard running. hard hitting,
ever-scrappins Redbirds moved
into Ebbets Field, beat tn
Brooks in both contests Of a
short series, and started thera
on q toboggan slide that has
them two lengths back Of the
cars. E
The source Of this present
Dodger dilemma seems to be Z
combination of things, includ.
ing pitchers who haven't bean
able to hold leads, hitters who
haven't given those pitchers
any big leads to hold, and ap-
parently, lack Of sufficient
youth such as Is sparkling the
Cardinals and the oncomin1
Pittsburgh Pirates.
Up to that fateful July 10
Whit Wyatt and Kirby Hisba
with the help Of Hugh Casey,
were moving down the batters
In fine style. Bit not one Of
the three has been able to win
since, and the only three vic
toreis In the Dodgers II Tits
in those two weeks have been
credited to Curt Davis and Mace
Brown, in relief roles and TO
Luke Hamlin, who needed help
from Higbe.
Hamlin was expected to get
the call for today's encounter
with the Cards, first of two,
against Lon Warneke or Max
Lanier. For the second game
it likely will be Higbe again.
who already has worked In four
Of the seven contests on Brook
lyn's current western trip.
Over the same stretch La
which Brooklyn has lost nine
and won three the Cardinals
have won nine and lost three,
even though Ernie White has
been the only st. Louis pitcher
able to 60 the route. A lot Of
the games they've won, too,
have been just the reverse Of
the ones the Dodgers lost
games in which they came from
behind under pressure.
So deep is the present Dod-
ger despair that manager Leo
Durocher, at last report, even
was considering taking the step
he'd vowed he wouldn't-put-
ting himself back into the line
up in place Of Teewee Reese 1t
shortstop. Tie drive which
Durocher always has had might
be just the incentive the Brooks
need.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-29

Sports Roundup

&{aeW YORK, July 70 Daily Monitor Special News
Zip Connie Mock, Who eoe up with one OF the
s teir eyes pop with tire youngsters ne bring: up from
lD toss in 1912 Laundry Proprietor Donald Bulge hos
his drof registration from Oakland tCot)
Sord Is one Il Monhotto Larry MoePho otter being at
ehino comp II the conodon woods had Dodeer seerstfo
Mn everything that had happened the Brooks while he was
oscy Woer ST. Denis and Mike joeobs who rowed obout
vcor 600 have kissed and mode Wolter probably will go
A as publicity nnoor-domo Of Joe Louis camp for the Nova
bot while Jack Mey will do HE ttb-thunpine for Lou
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-29
Rains Delays
pIayoif SEIZED
"Cluteh" 1ilts Start
In Junior League

although skies were nearly
clear at the scheduled starting
time for games-6:30-all soft
ball contests in the city were
washed OUT last night by wet
diamonds. Games were schedul-
ed In all four leagues.
Showed up till tonight Is the
Twilight League playoff origin.
ally set for Monday. Clashing al
st. Mary's field at $50 will be
Johnnie's Bar and Gilbert's Cut
Rate. At the same hour, HUI.
barth 4 Schott will cross bats
with Miller's In q Recreation
League playoff at the Covered
Wagon field.
Scheduled for Wednesday
night play are Bilrus Cafe and
the independents in the Recrea-
ton League. Though the teams
hav not been determined, . Twi-
light game will be played Thurs
day 1t st. Mary's field and q
Recreation League game at
Griffith field.
A series Of clutch games to
determine playoff teams will
start tonight in the Junior
League. League rules provide
that the four high ranking teams
shall enter the playoff and Nor
mington Laundry and Bowl-O-
proens ars fighting for the last
position.
Norminston will battle La
Croix & Groesbeck tonight and
the Contractors tomorrow. Wins
in both games will throw the
Laundry team into the playoffs,
but q split will necessitate q de-
Gliding game Friday against the
Bowl -Drome to see which out
fit will enter the final play.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-29
MA pIaYMust
End August 3
] District Tourney
Plans are Set

nrlay In the American Legion
NYA loop must be finished by
Aug. 8, NYA officials warned
loop. teams Monday. and all re-
ellar and postponed games must
- Anished by that date.
Reason for the deadline 10
the pending district tourna-
Iaaents, which are to start Tues
day, Aug. IL. and will wind UP
the following Friday. In case
o. bad weather, the tour1a-
ments viii run over to Satur-
div.
Winner Of the Macomb coun-
~ league will he playing in dis
txjct 4, according to tentative
plans. Included In the district
Ar0 ave over counties-Sanilac.
6. Clair. Lapeer. Genesee and
Nogth Oakland No team will
besoquirsd to play more than
t46o games during the week,
abqbgding TO present plans.
REPORTS Of the district win
u1ey viii Be Submitted to the
! ~ of6ce immediately after
~ tournaments and drawings
~ be1cketO In the state tourna-
-1n1mt viii Be made on the
u>o1D5ng o. Aug. IL.
~ state tournament, with
N1xlnpsy from eight districts.
KIN ID held It Michigan State
~ -. East Lansing, from
- fhroa,gh Aug. a.
! hosrinG bad weather, In
- t6se tho championship
VII ~ playsd Aug. ~.
q tning ms been issued
algI6llty 70 the fol-
z 4 ol3oct: Only players
~ 3 sInsmbers Of
W IN W11ooD names
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-29

The site Of Nevada's state pris-
on is IN excavation from . hill
in the form Of bowl. The fossil
Of Q large elephant was uncover
ed during excavation. and furth.
or search brought other discov-
cries Of prehistoric animals.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-29

aBack at the helm of the St.
Mary's grid squads this year
will be Lee Hart, football men
tor at the Catholic school since
the fall of 1887.
Hart, however, will do more
than coach football. In a COM
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-29
oaG MINUTE lNTGRvIEW

p15v0to Hugh MuJeohys
Camp EdwsFds, Mess:
s'gvon lifo with The philliss
wos eesies. Dut I eeK't eegn-
pleia. I've thought ths whole
thing over nseny times, and
I've eogne @ this conclusion.
Gvesy man owes his country
= yoor."
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-29

tWOW OBNB AtNO sOeNe
We hear ths only colt
lsom Soebiseult's first ct
ksslto : IL end he'd 70 b
oslsoyod = few days ego q
.fh6v(cy Rewards celifovais
laym The tennis tseup-
~ ere ersditins Mvs. Sarah
psjeesy cseks's poppy for
~ impressive record on HE
]. eennls eeurts this summer.
~ husbond Elwoodss mas
: t6e-unindine. they cay. which
wea her TIE New Ens1end.
middle stotes, eastosn clay
count end Sea Bright title
49,. Spsekine Of tennis. sev-
O. Ct ths yeuas men plsyins
.es Southesnptom this week
Nv BEEN ehempjons Of
.Sento Meniee tcslif.) at
-oNo time ~ smother
That Sunday doubleheode
tn Pittsburgh wos hard Iobo'
for all the Dodgers but one
Cotchsr Herman Franks. WIKI
beefed on q decision in thu
first inning Of the first game
and promptly was bounced !,
Edwin Whitney. who used to b
al Southpow pitcher in the ole
Scutheostern League under
tlt6none Of Jones kerwin nov
IS q reporter for the Jackson
vIiie tflo.) Journol.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-29

There are more than 100000
REGISTERED motorboats In the
United States, and IL is estimated
there mAy be 100000 unregister-
ed boats and 100000 cupboard
motors In use.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-29
SOME ARE oDDs-oN

eNEw YORK, July 20 Favor
ties showed Q winning percent
age OF 40.48 per cent for the
second week Of the Empire City
meeting.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-29
Major League
Standings

MONDAYS RES SUITS
No genes scheduled
TUESDAYS GAMES
DETROIT at New York.
Cleveland at Washington.
Chicago at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at 3d.. ton.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-29
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Games behind leader.
MONDAYS RESULTS
No games scheduled.
TUESDAYS GAMES
Philadelphia at Chicago.
Boston at Pittsburgh.
New York at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn at st. Louis.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-29

kovo, BY the way, writes Man,
onor Roy CorIen- thot he wants
Is stay Up in the Maine woods
until August 10. -. and Cor
la. Just beck from Florida,
promptly went to bed with q
hSovy cold.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
Army Orders

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20. Up -
Army orders today:
MAJORS
Eugene r. Cowles, Inf, Philippine
Dept, to Camp Davis.
Floyd R. Brisack, F.A., Hawaiian
Dept, to Fort Jackson.
Thomas F. Keefe, F.A., Hawaiian
Dept, to Fort Jackson.
CAPTAINS
James F. Collins, F.A., Hawaiian
Dept, to Fort Jackson.
Napoleon R. DUEL, fla, Hawaiian
Dept, to Fort Jackson.
William S. Penn, Jr., F.A., Ha-
waiian Dept, to Fort Jackson.
Robert w. Van de Velde, F.A.,
Hawaiian Dept, to Fort jackson.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
M0RCENTHAU ASKS:
debt LIMIT HIKE
Declares Federal Treasury's
Borrowing Power Will Be
Exhausted Soon

WASHINGTON, Jan. % ZAP -
Declaring that the treasury's bor-
rowing power would be exhausted
in fou~ months, Secretary Morgen-
thau called on congress today to
raise the federal debt limit from
$40, 900, 900, 900 to $65, 900, 900, 900
and to tap tw onew sources Of
cash.
He appeared before the house
ways and means committee in sup
port of a bill which, in addition TO
raising the debt ceiling, would
make future federal securities tax
able and empower the treasury
to issue snall-denomination stamps
or certificates so the government
could borrow from real savers"
rather than from banks.
Daniel Bell, undersecretary Of
the treasury, told the committee
the debt limit would be reached
tapous midway, according to con-
ditions known today, and Rep.
Gearhart (R-Cal.) asked Morgen-
thau about the governments ''abil-
ity to meet its obligations"
That's why we are here today"
Morgenthau replied. That's the
purpose of the bill, to keep that
situation from arising"
He recalled that President
Roosevelt said in effect in his bud
get message to congress earlier
this month that if congress APP
proved appropriations in excess Of
the debt limit, that limit would be
null and void.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
NOTICE OF SALE OF NOTES
$4,000
TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE
DEA(H ID CADnI INA

A1AltASAAp SLA1eO41l4NlA
REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES
FOR APPROPRIATIONS
Sealed bids will be received until
II o'clock A. M, February 4, 1941,
by the undersigned at it's office in
the city of Raleigh for $4,000 Reve-
nue. Anticipation Notes of the town
of Wrightsville Beach, North Caro-.
lima. dated January "a, 1941, and ma
turing July "a, 1941, without option
of prior payment. There will be no
auction. Interest payable at maturi-
interest rate (not exceeding 500, the
place and bank therein of payment,
and the denomination or denomina-
lions. Delivery at place Of pur-
chaser's choice.
The notes will be awarded, at not
less than par and accrued interest,
to the bidder offering to purchase
the notes at the lowest interest cost
to the town, such cost to be deter
mined by d%educting the premium bid
from the total amount of interest on
the notes computed from their date
to maturity.
Bids must be accompanied by a
certified check upon an incorporated
bank or trust company payable un-
conditionally to the order of the
State Treasurer of North Carolina
for $4,000. The right to reject all
bids is reserved.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMMISSION
! BY: w. F.. FL sterline. Secretary.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
Officers Benefit Fund
Measure Is Introduced

Among new bills presented in the
state house of representatives yes
terday was a measure to provide
that ST levied as special court costs
shall all go to law officers benefit
fund with expenses for the State
Bureau of Investigation being paid
from the state general fund.
The bill was entered by Rep.
Morris and Rep. LeGrand, of New
Hanover county, and others.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
FELTS APPOINTMENT

CHARLOTTE, Jan. 29.-R-Ap
pointment of James R. Felts, Jr.
administrative assistant at the
Charlotte Memorial hospital, as ad
mi~nistrator of the Cabarrus count.
hospital in Concord was announced
here today. He will take over hi
new position February 1, the an
nouncement said,
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
Ask For Ad-Taker
N0TICE tn PUBLIC

All advertising appearing in these
,oIumns is for reputable and reli-
able concerns. so far as We can as
certain from a careful Investigation.
II is our intention, however, to
zee that every firm that uses these
coIurns is required to live up to
their obligations. Therefore. should
YOU apply to any advertisement on
this page and services are not rem
dered as advertised. The Star.News
wants to know it.
The U. S. postal regulations are
very strict in such matters, as such
an act would be misuse Of the U. S,
mail and The Star-News will see
that any attempt to defraud is
promptly handled by the P. o. de-
partnnent.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
COLONIZATION PROPOSED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-R-
Colonization of Alaska by refugees
from foreign prosecution was pro.
posed in a bill introduced today by
Chairman Dickstein D-NY) of the
house immigration committee.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

tract for the mixing of asphaltic
material for widening U. S. High
way II from the Fender county line
to Wilmington without competitive
bids. This January 20, 1871, by w.
Vance Baise, State Highway Engi-
neero
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
The Wilmington Star
CLASSIFIED RATES

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All wilmington News and The WI.
The WV Morning Star. Insertion OF
uingluu I ha on same day or evening
ads next morning. except W n
and Insertion is Saturday morn1ng'
first aecond insertion will run Mon,
then News. No classified ads SOLO
10Y onp paper only. p.TrS
,.te - 15c per line
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Confirmed by letter. +he,,
An classification and to the regu-
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oo1v wst be in the office by 6 p. N.
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The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

STATION AT
tendant. Experience preferred. Ref
erences. Willing to work. Apply
Times Service Station, 3rd and
Harnett.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

MAYTAG WASHERS. 1871 MOD,
els. Also a few slightly used at
reduced prices. Small payments.
2 years to pay. c. p. Wessell' 3oo
North Front.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
Radio and Repairs

FRENCH RADIO CO. HALL,
crafters. Zenith and Philco Radios.
Also complete factory repair serv.
ice On any radio. 1904 Market st.
Phone 1878.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
Hardware

CARPENTERS WE HAVE BLUE
Grass hammers for $1.75; Stan
ley planes, Disston saws and
plumb hammers. See US before
buying. Fergus Hdwe. 1870 Mar
ket.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

SOBER FAST CLEAN MIXER
with dairy experience. Harrells
Dairy, Airport.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

NOW LOCATED NEW, LARGER
quarters. 1873 Grace St. Shackel
ford's Radio Service. Any-make
any model. Dial 1911.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

& FT PHILCO REFRIGERATOR,
1910 models, to close out for $50 to
s95. 5000 month. Pender Furnl
ture CO. 20 So. Tront st.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

SPECIAL! S PC. BED OUTFIT,
complete, only $685.. Home Fur
nfture. Co. 20 Market st.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
Professional

SPENCER CORSETs AND SUR.
gical garments. Individual design
ing service, Mrs. w. M. Hibbs,
1920 Orange st. Registered cor
s%etiere.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

TWO FURNISHED HEATED BED
rooms, bath adjoining. Hot and
cold water. 2171 Keaton Ave.
Phone 7012-917S,
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

9 x IL FELT BASE RUGS $4.95
while they last. Jones Furniture
Co. 10 So. Front st. b
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

WE REPAIR LEATHER JACKETS,
Luggage, Horse Harness as we'll as
Shoes. Open until 7 P. NJ, except
Fridays. Little Joe Shoe Repair.
Dial 1924.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

AND COFFEE ROAST
ing business. Bargain. Sell all
peanuts you can roast at Holly
Ridge. Only coffee rooster within
100 miles Wilmington. Will trade
for automobile, building, lots, etc.
IS Princess or dial 5088 after 6 p.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
Household Goods

WHATEVER YOU NEED IN NEW
or used furniture, see us. We can
furnish that spare room or entire
house. Yes. easy weekly payments.
Wilmington Furniture Co.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
Shoe Repairing

THE SHOE DOCTOR - WE TAKE
old. WORKOUT shoes. make them
new again. Cinderella Repair Dept.
Dial 1887.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

ROOM IN PRIVATE HOME, NExI
to bath, with shower. Contra
heating. Gentleman preferred. Dia.
5298,
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
Lost Pets Are Hard To Replace Find Yours Thru Help
Radio and Repairs

If YOUR RADIO is MlSBEHAV.
ing. call US. Our prices are right
work guaranteed. Thrift Stores,
rs So, Front St. Dial 1872.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

1T PAYS TO REMODEL YOUR
home! Pays il. added convenience
n satisfaction. Pays in added
value Of the property. See US for
plans. e. W. Godwin's Sons. Dial
tat.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

MEN! YOU CAN DRESS WELL
and save real money on your entire
clothing bill at Finkelstein's. Front
and Market.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

CALL 6585 FOR YOUR NATIVE
meats and groceries. Brown &
TAYLOR. 4th and Brunswick streets.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

FOR RENT - 2 BEDROOMS, PRI-
vate bath, heat. Phone 3174.
AVAILABLE FEB. 1ST,, FURNISH
ed bedroom, twin or double beds,
at Carolina Apis. Dial 4873.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

THINK OF IT! l TO 8 YEARS IN
which to pay when you paint your
home with Perfection. Call North.
Smith Coal Co. 4486.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

REROOF NOW! PAY NO MONEY
down. Protect you Home against
wind and rain! Give it more in
sulation against heat and cold with
a BIRD ROOF. Call Southern
Roofing & Siding Co.. 122 No.
Water St. Dial 62S2.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

H~OMEOWNERS REROOF NOW!
Asphalt, Asbestos, Metal Roofing
and Siding. Free estimates. 1 to
3 years to pay. M. & S. Roofing &
Siding Co. GIL Campbell St. Dial
7434.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

QUALITY. SEASONED LUMBER
at the right price can always be
found On u yards. Cape Fear
Lumber Co., Dial 9675.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
Builders Supplies

LUCAS KAYCENE -. WASHABLE
cold water paint for interior walls
-. Absolutely s%un-fast. Dial
Becker's 7761.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
For Rent. Rooms

FOR RENT: NICELY FURNISHED
front bedroom, two beds. Gentle-
men only. Meals optional. Dial
1854.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

'del lona SEVERAL LATE
b trucks Wheel base / and IL
ny. MARKS Machinery Com.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
Auiomohve

sidevs11 lh SEDAN, WHITE
rslp s8ll tires. Radio. See this
Dial s2 IJoay Long Motor Co.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

VALENTINES! COMPLETE NEW
stock and beautiful sentiments. q.
H, Shoemaker's, Dial 5611.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
30 Help Wanted. Female

10 MATTRESSES WANTED FOR
work in dining room at Holly
Ridge. Apply to P. o. Box Gil,
Wilmington, N. C.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
l20 Office Equipment

PICTURE FRAMING EXPERT
Workmanship. Best moulding used.
James Book Store, 113 Market st.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
Florists
5 For Rent. Apartments

5 ROOM LOWER APT. EXCEL
lent condition. Close in. Willetts
Realty Co. Dial 5233. 124 Princess
Street.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

SAVING 20 PER CENT ON FIRE
Insurance with Capital Stock Co.
Marshall Realty Co. 216 Princess
St. Dial 1902.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30
For Rent, Rooms

2 FURNISHED BEDROOMS. CON
Meeting bath, hot water, heat.
Phone 4018.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-30

THRIFT WINDOW UNITs-COM.
pletely Observation-Disclosures
Mechanical Balances guaranteed
for life of the building - Full
Length Copper Screens-Weather
and Dust Tight-Easy, Quickly in
stalled. Reasonably priced. Smith
Builders Supply, Inc. Dial 1915.
Evening star., 1941-07-21
Man Badly Wounded
By 'UnIoaded Cum;
Wife Detained
Woman Tells Police of
Pokine Revolver at
Husband in Fun

With a blank cartridge wound in
the left side of his chest. Edward
Charles Foster, 48-year-old Navy
Yard toolmaker, was in critical con-
dition today at Casualty Hospital
His wife, Ruth, said she pulled
the trigger of her husbands 49,
cahber revolver lin fun last mid
night, thinking the gun was empty,
according to police. She was taken
in the Women's Bureau after the
shooting, and is being held there
for investigation.
Policeman w. L. Sherer of the
sixth precinct reported that when
he arrived at the Foster home. 6713
Second street NV. after a radio
summons, he found Mr.. Foster lying
on the living room floor.
Mrs. Foster, %, said she had been
convinced the pistol was empty be-
cause she had seen her husband
take shells out and play with the
gun, according to police, and ap-
parently he had reloaded it with
blanks. A blank wad fired at close
range caused the injury. police said
Mrs. Foster said she picked up the
gun and pointed it playfully at her
husband-then saw him grab his
chest while blood appeared on his
shirt, Policeman Sherer reported.
An ambulance was summoned by
neighbor. Joseph Pricci, 6715
Second street.
Evening star., 1941-07-21
Cnckets Win
First Tilt With
|Househ6Iders

Crickets in the attic are much
worse than mice in the pantry, say
Pvt. John F. Ash of the Metropolitan
Police Department and his wife
The Ashes told friends that they
found their home, in the 100 block
of Franklin avenue, Silver Spring,
Md, full of crickets whey they
moved into it two weeks ago. Even
from the start there were incon-
veniences.
Out of bureau drawers and cup
boards popped the insects. only fic-
tionally relegated to the hearth,
declare the Ashes. They sang so
loud at night, sleep was out of the
question. Mrs. Ash said she could
hear them jumping up and down
the attic stairs.
Clothes in the closets were found
in shreds. Damage so far has been
estimated at 5000.
So Mr.. and Mrs. Ash are going to
surrender the fort. They have left
for Q two-week vacation while pol
son y spread ar1md the home.