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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26
Memory Geniuses

Some Mohammedan priests have
remarkable memories. Starting
when they first learn to read, they.
read no other book besides the
Koran, and by the time they enter
the priesthood are able to repeat
the 100000 words of that book
from memory. Several Of the
priests with more retentiye memo
ries have memorized the complete
work in as little as 21s years. de
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26
AUNT MARTHA
Big Wind From Motor

The army air forces new
$2,500,000 wind tunnel at Wright
Field near Dayton is equipped
with a 10000 horsepower, alternat-
ing-current induction motor that
develops a Administrations wind,
says Golfers. Largest of its kind
ever constructed, this motor cannot
be turned on until notice has been
given to the electric company, so
it may be prepared for this load,
which is equal to the capacity of
one Of its largest generators.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26

NOTE: II you have metal bed that
you would like to modernize you win find
sketches and directions in Mrs. Spears
Book 5. There are eight Of these booklets
of 50 pages Of things to make from odds
and ends which accumulate around the
house. or from inexpensive new materials.
Copies are 10 cents each and with an or
der for three mo. to 81 you win re-
ceive a set Of three different guilt block
patterns including the Whirl Wind Illus
trated herewith. Send order to:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26
ASK Me -
ANOTHER
A General Quiz
The Questions


I. What line follows "The night
has a thousand eyes,?
2. The wife of an earl is called
what?
g. Garlic belongs to what botan-
ical family?
4. The present population of the
world is approximately what?
5. Who was called the Belgian
Shakespeare?
6. BY what other name was
Australia once known?
z. When was the first national
convention Of the American Lee
gion held?
8. How much does q gallon Of
pure water weigh?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26

Spread . thin layer Of orange
marmalade or apricot jam on
baked pancakes. Roll quickly and
sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
Serve with pineapple syrup for
breakfast or luncheon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26
Knew All the Angles

Knew All the Angles
Professor Tin math class)-What
steps would you take to measure
the height of a building with a
protractor?
STUDENT would lower the pro-
tractor by a string and measure
the string.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26

a PATRIOTIC. kitten is Tom,
a the tea towel cat. From Mon
day to Saturday he is a willing
subject for illustrating six timely
and clever captions, and on Sum
day he dons his best cap and
hangs out v for victory. You'll
adore Tom on your kitchen towel
rack; few quick stitches will put
him there. And he is not stopped
then, since he also poses for a
trio Of panholders- Hip, Hip, Hoo
ray.
Order this "Man Of the Hour" as pat
tern Z9476, Is cents; make tea towel and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26
The AnssOers

1. "And the day but one."
2. Countess.
8. Lily.
4. Nineteen hundred million.
5. Maeterlinck.
6. New Holland.
z. November, 1919.
8. 8.S55 pounds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26
Different Views

Sonny Dad, sohat do you call man
,oho drives car?
Dad Ia pedesrian)-h all depends on
hoU close he comes to me, son.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26

BRIGHTEST new fashion idea in
- years! A two piece frock which
looks like suit. You can wear it
as suit, in fact, with blouse
or dickey. Nothing could be more
useful in a summer wardrobe,
made in a washable seersucker,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26
S4fn!!IeAwh!sg 8
ConciseIy

C0ncisely
Aunt-I suppose you will be at the
picnic, John?
Jof,n-Na,U, / amt goin'.
Alnt-Don't say II amt goin'." ri
give you lesson: am not going, you
are not going, he is not going, sOe are
not going, they are not going. Noto can
you say all that?
John-Sure. There amt nobody goin'.
Few Virtues
Lady-That parrot / bought here
swears frightfully.
Dealer don't deny it, madam,
but you must admit he doesn't
drink or smoke.
Economy is the art Of living as
though you were poor when you
are really not SO; whereas, if you
are really poor and live that way
that's stinginess.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26

nLENTYl We're building an
army of men-not machines.
And men have minds. And minds
need freshening. change...
relaxation.
So one Of the biggest undertake
ings Of the USO is its sponsoring
of free entertainment, through the
cooperation Of the movie and the
atrical industries, at army camps,
naval bases-wherever the fight
ing men Of the USA 60 to train
or dig in.
USO Camp Shows, Inc. Is &C.
tually the biggest single theatrical
enterprise the world has ever seen.
Il books 264 shows for the boys
every week, which play to an aver
age nightly attendance Of $4,000.
It contacts movie stars, theatre
cal headlines, bigname bands and
their leaders. It routes all these
-. plans their itinerary. ar
ranges the most convenient times
when soldiers and sailors can take
time out to sit and be entertained.
For it realizes that the one great
advantage Of the American fight
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26
Adyantage

"They say that with war cut
ting off imports of Insecticides, the
insects are steadily winning their
eternal war with man."
They've made a good begin
ming, anyway. I pay five cents a
pound for potatoes and the potato
bug gets his free"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26
Does Just That

Does Just That
"There's fellow who takes the
worst possible view of every
thing" said the crouch.
"Why, is he a pessimist?"
''No, he's candid camera
fiend."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26
Quite Important

Hubby-You never tell me what
you buy! Don't I have my voice
in the buying?
Wifey-Certainly, darling! You
get the invoice
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26
Hearts Desire

Hearts Desire
Spinster-So the waiter said to
me, "How would you like your
rice?"
Friend-Yes, dearie, 60 on.
Spinster-So / said wistfully,
'sThrown at me-"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26

ginghan or chambray. Tops for
tailored smartness, tops for COM
fort and tops for figure fiattery
It makes you look straight and
slim and ready to 60 places.
Pattern No. 1851 is designed for sizes II
10 20; 40 and A. Size IA, short sleeves,
takes AZ yards 35-inch material.
Send your order to:
SEWING CIRCLE PATTERN DEPT.
los Seventh Ave. New York
| Enclose 20 cents In coins for each
pattern desired.
Pattern No. ............ Size.
Name.
A0uresS.s
4 u
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-06-26
What's a musical comedy got to do
with winning a war?

ing man Is his ability to think foe
himself, to make the most Of any
situation, to fight a. q liberty.
loving individual.
And this is one Of his great diff.
ferences from our enemy.
To help carry on the all-impor.
tant work of maintaining the mo.
rale Of our fighting forces, the USO
needs your help. lit needs your
contribution. Ass
Your dollar has many demands
on it this year. Many Of these de-
mands must be met-others de-
serve to be met. And among these
latter, the plea of the USO for
whatever sum you can contribute
merits your earnest consideration.
For we have a war to win, and,
the $50 is directly concerned
with the men who must-and win
win it.
Dig deep-for the men who are
digging ini 70
Send your contribution to your
local chairman or to USO, Empire
State Building, New York.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03

More than a hundred young Ia
comans. interested in the army air
corps as a career, were guests
Thursday night of members of
U. S. S. Tacoma, 1929, V. F. w.
post. An army recruiting SER
gesnt showed two films on life in
the army air corps.
Members Of Tacoma post have
been given government orders TO
aid In recruiting young men in
terested in the air corps as a ca
reer. Anyone, with sound body
and intelligent mind, can enlist, II
they are between the ages Of Is
and rs. Marriage has no bearing
on requirements.
A meeting will be held at the
vets post next Monday evening in
the state srmory and anyone in
terested can obtain the informs-
ton from the members at that
time.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03

prepares paghetti In the Genoaese
manner.
Assisting Fortino and Betty Ber-
tocchini. representing the auxili-
airy. are John Tangorrs Dean
Fabbry. Mike fNnico. Mrs. r.
Weller. Virginia Pupo. Mrs. T.
Chimcnti. Mrs r. Porto. Mrs. r.
Marchesini, Gabe Lavorato. Tony
Chimenu, Nello Grazzini, Mary
Reda. mrs. p. Yaconetu, Mrs r.
caputo. Mrs. J. Crassi. Mrs. j.
Mazzucca, Mrs. J. Luzzi, Clara
Panico. Mrs. Jim Liberty, Norma
Bini. Ida spadoni. Katherine Luzzi
Mary Lavorto. Helen caputo and
Elmira Marchesini.
The Progressive Italian Amer
lean lodge is composed of Amer1-
can citizens OF italian descent.
Frank Marchesini heads the lodge
As director and Mrs. Ann Chimenti
Ia director for the auxiliary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
Savings Associations
Win Commentator

REATTLI. w. Maxwell.
chairman OF the board Of the Ma
tional Bank Of Commerce Of Seat
tle. and L II. Hoffman. president
of the Hoffman Construction Co.
Of Portland. both appointed by fed
eral authority to represent the
public interest on the advisory
committee Of the Federal Home
Loan bank of Portland. are among
the four signers Of q unanimous
committee report submitted this
week. on the operations OF the saw
ingr and loan associations Of
Washington and neighborine states.
Their report ssys the progress In
= year Of extreme changing condi-
tons indicates that the savings
and loan associations in this dis
frict are operating on sound plan
and have demonstrated their right
20 occupy an important place in
the economic structure Of the
country"
The report. which highly COM
nnends the 13i savings and loan
associations Of this bank district.
Dets forth that these institutions
IN 1e41 made new loans totaling
e<7 .lo1 900. divided ~ follows
New construction. SASS. 900: pur-
ehasss of homes. S12 .s5s. 900: re-
conditioning. s1o.s<o. 900: sundry
purposes. y5.1e7 900.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03

Sales on the big board swelled
10 p0<. $40 shares. the most since
1. $50. 900 shares were traded in the
closing session Of 1s41: Thursdays
sales were 556.3so shares. Curb
sales were 1i1,13s shares. second
most active Of this year and COM
pared with 72.24o Thursday.
NEW YoRK-steel and railroad
issues Friday led the stock market
into new high ground since Feb 7
in the most active session OF
the year. Hogs advanced to a
new high since Oct. Is. 1920. but
other commodities were easier.
Rails featured an irregularly high
er bond market.
Gains In the STOCK list ranged to
three points. Bethlehem Steel rose
two points and'U. s. Steel more
than one point. Inland Steel was
up nearly three points. sloss-Shef-
field four points. and Jones a Nc
Laughlin preferred B. three points.
Crucible rose two points. Copper
shares were firmer and gold mines
steady.
Chemical stocks. oils. rubber. rail
equipments. motors and air hne
issues were strong. Mercsntiles
were mixed. Utilities were fes-
tured by strength in some pre-
ferreds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
Night School
Begins Monday
MdnY Courses Are
Offered oft CPS

Wide interest IN the College n
Puget Sound night school Is IN
dicated In registrations for clas-es
which begin Monday. according 70
statement from the office q
DIT. John REGISTER. dean Of the
college.
Courses Offered and asked
for. said DIR. REGISTER, reflect
= desire for preparation for
war work. Courses requested
include air navigation. map
making and reading. Japan
80 language, basic college
mathematics adapted to serv-
Ice application. physics. ele-
mentary Spanish. and marine
navigation and architecture.
The night school also offers
classes in the pre-induction course
which is part Of this years cur
riculum, and the usual subjects.
DIR. REGISTER also reported IN
terest in the college music ACTIVE
ties. There has been a good turn
out for orchestra and ensemble
night rehearsals, offering pros
poets for some fine performances
this season.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03

(;icenses

Applications for marriage IL
eenses were made with the county
auditor Friday by the following:
Glenn Everett Tsbler. -. Fort
Lewia ard Cora Crethe stenerson.
n. 1913 Pacific ave-: David How
ard feather, a. Sansalito. Calf.
and Louise Roberta Thompson, q.
San Francisco. Calf; Tousaint
Bonnici, -, Fort Lewis. and Coldie
Nay Mash. 90. Nattoon. H.: James
Arthur Westholm. z5. 7503 SO.
elth IT.. and Lillian A. Jsnkowiak,
n. RI. 3. BOZ Sol. Puyallup; Ken
meth Nelson Numa, legal, 72o6 So.
g 1T. and DEITY LAila Hawke.
legal, ala So. saith st.; Thomas An
thony Kaaxek. 30. Fort Lewis. and
Irene Marie Heble. ~. Atwood.
Kama: Arnold Joseph Fricke. B.
Pasoo, and Bessie Rogers. ~. RI.
3. Box so7: Ralph II. slsne. 80. Sc
attic. and Airline Mae Goble. IS.
90 80. AinEworth ave.
James 4. Thomas. n. Seattle.
and Dorothy Barbara rppie. IA,
a sos 30. Yakima ave-: Herbert
=. Young. -. Gray Field. and
OLIVE Marie Poland. a. olney. ILL.,;
worthy w. Pendergrsss. ~, and
Esther womble Adickes. IS. both
Of Moncure. n. C.: csrsten Doug
las Carlson. - Vista. Calf, and
Rhoda Lystrom. 20. Of <soi 9Th
ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
Miles Of Spaghetti, Juicy Meat
Balls Feature Dinner Sunday

There's 10 be no speeches and no
dancing At this years Columbus
day celebration. but there viii be
miles. literally. Of spaghetti and
JUICY meat balls when members Of
the Progressive Italian American
lodge and auxiliary gather at Odd
Fellows hall Sunday.
Dinner win be served 10 the
general public from to 8 p. m.
To be different. said
Frank Fortino. chairman for
the affair. the committee
feels that merriment should be
curtAiled for this affair and
the time be re~erved for eat
Ing and relaxing, then eating
some more
Cino Bonciolini. accoriionist.
will play during the dining hours.
Mike Panico viii be chef. He
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
Toasimasiers' Club
To Meet Monday Eve

Tacoma Tosstmasters' club will
convene Monday at p. m at the
univerSity-Union club. John An
derson viii preside as tosStmas-
ter.
Members scheduled to appear on
IN eprogrsm include Harold ia
eobsen. Lyman Marsh. C. +. Ny
man. VIII Pail and DIR. Grin A.
S,mons Each. has been allotted
five minutes for an address.
Cecil =. Neideffer. acting as
topicmaster. viii present a subject
70 ra round-table discussion. Grin
Judd WI be general critic.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
Aircraft Detection
Towers Requested

Army officials called upon
Mayor Cain Friday morning to
Ask the city's aid in setting up
two more aircraft detection sta
tions within the city.
Construction OF two towers was
asked. one would be put In Point
Defiance park and another atop
the Medical Arts building down
town. Cain said.
Because erecting the towers
would mean N outlay of about
$500 more IN city funds by emery
ency appropriation. the mayor
ssid. he would talk the matter
over with the other city council
men.
Civilian defense officials nave
been manning one watch tower
In the city On the roof Of the
county courthouse. but the army
has declared II not entirely salts
factory. Cain said
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
Fined on Charge
OF Drunken Driving

Richard Hills. s0-yesr-old Seat
lie fisherman. paid a fine Of $3.50
and surrendered his drivers
license for = one-yesr revocation
sfeer pleading guilty and being
sentenced for drunken driving IN
Justice Of the Peace Clarence r
Layton's court Friday Hills was
arrested Thursday evening by a
state patrolman-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
Awards 10 Tacomans

The federal works agency an
nounced Friday that a S54. 254
contract to construct fire station
at Manette. Wash. has been
awarded TO o. F. Larson & Son of
Tacoma
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
HAPPY
Rirthdau
FRIDAY. OCTOBER ?

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Mrs. 6. n. Lawrence, $500 10.
Fife 81.
Pfc. John N. Smeddon. q. s.
Marine, somewhere In the Pa
cifie.
Patricia Lee Thompson. lsls
So. 5th II.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
Minor Changes
On Produce Row

Minor changes were the rule
on produce row Friday morning.
A few carloads OF potatoes and
peppers came in. Prices on these
were on a comparative level with
those quoted previously. Celery
and some types of grapes were
weaker.
Butter retained its one-cent
raise Of Thursday with trading
noted In a firm tone.
Fish, meats and grains were
moving well on a steady market.
Strength was shown for under
grade eggs.
All prices listed are wholesale.
PRICES TO rAKMEK.
r. O. p. Tacoma
Poultry-Hens. colored. AZ b
8 lbs. 21d22 cts: Leghorn hens,
more than sis Ibs.. 10 cents. and
under 3ia lbs. Is cts; coloreo
friers. 2792s cts; rabbits, 1915
cts per H.; turkey breeder hens.
24d25 cts white Leghorn
broilers. Ia to lbs. 21 cents per
10.
Butterfat-51 cents.
Eggs - Standard, .44d AS; me-
dunn, 500 40; small &c.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03

TRADE BUY SELL with Times Want
Ads. ROY GORDON. ll47la SO. Ia
coma ave. call at The Tacoma
Times office for two free tickets TO
the Temple theater. lo-2-42
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
Steel and Railroad Issues
Lead Market TO New HIGHS
Markets at q Glance

stocks: Higher in moderately &C
tive trading.
Bends: Higher.
Curb Stocks: Higher.
Cotton: Steady.
Silver: Unchanged in New York
at AN cents an ounce.
Wheat: y to Y cent lower.
Corn: OFF u TO y cent.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
FRIDAYS e;uofArIoNs

Quotations courtesy Merrill, Lynch.
Pierce. Fenner A Became. Warrington
Bidg- members New York stock
ExchenEel
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03

GENERAL tesming. blowing grading
excsvatirz BY hour. day or con-
tract BRoadway a7iS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03

BOARD AND ROOM and compensa-
tiOn fer man or woman for 1suit tor
work PUCCI INN. Garland ans4
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
Situations Wanted, Female

YOUNG WOMAN VIII take care 81
children afternoons or evenings, ~
will take children in my home dur
ing day. <o2ois So. Gee
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03

BOYS AND GIRLS, rs years or over
messengers. Postal telegraph Co
1io7 A st
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03

NAN or woman as partner in health
studio where work Is pleasant, re-
nunerafive. small investment
write D-< Tacoma Tines
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
MAN WITH CAR

Wanted Immediately for circula-
ton department. Good salary
and auto allowance. Steady
work. Prefer man with selling
experience and draft exempt.
See Circulation Manager, Ia
coma times. mornings.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03

Your postmaster can tell you
how 70 invest in U. S. WAR
BONDS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
Day and Contract Work
Situations Wanted, Male

PAINTING - PAPERHANGING
Main S7i6
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03

car. draft exempt. IS 70 40. for
permanent position With nation
ally known finance company eN-
cellent future. III So. 18th BR
alSS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03

You help yourself when you buy
U. S. War Bonds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03
Carriers Wanted

SEE Mr.. Kendzier. Tacoma
Times Circulation Depart
ment. 10 10 7 Q. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03

SAVE 2os. on vour life Insurance.
through Geo. .. Poe A Co.
Your postmaster can tell YOU
how TO invest IN U. S. WAR
BONDS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-03

WANT ride % Boelng, 1904 day
shift. around dept. sol. Box o6s
pflVaiialp.
Evening star., 1942-03-31

as witness the performance Of Ma
gician Keith Clark, who opens at
the same time with a sack of stunts,
including an uncanny ability to
change the color of his tie while
the spectators clutch the edge of
their tables and scream in amaze
ment.
Casino Royal is the scene for the
arrival Of the dancing McArthurs,
who were supposed to have opened
there last week but didn't. Al
though they have not been in town
for a couple Of years, the McArthurs
are popular here. we have it on good
advice, which advices also point
out that their record in Hollywood
and New York is unimpeachable
Hand-to-hand Balancers Jack and
Sally Taylor remain at the Casino,
as does AL Carleton, who lately has
been distributing some Of his bells
among the audience, who in turn
follow his lead in bell music num-
bers, much the same as the tradi-
tional bell ringers when they're not
DuSy Olllng tnelr guns.
An Easter revue is on tap at the
Lotus, wherein the Six Naval Cadets
sing, the Three Royal Rockets skate,
and the Eight Dancing Darlings
dance. Special soings by Bunny
Hare, Buddy Shaner and Bill Strick-
lands band of musicians.
Reconditioned, repainted and with
numerous innovations, unspecif1ed
other than the addition of Iris
O'Brien to Paul Kain's Spanish
Ballroom inveterates, Glen Echo
Parks dance pavilion Is all but
ready to handle the teeming throngs
who shortly promiseto make a
shambles Of Capital Transit Co.'S
Cabin John service Mr.. Kains
baton will descend promptly at pm.
Sat rday.
" lille from the Neptune Room
next Saturday departs Grant
Thompson's swing outfit and Leon
ard Friendly'S organ, to be re-