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Smyrna times., 1942-10-22

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Importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1942-10-22

will be Prayer Life of Our Lord
evening service, God Calls Today.
Smyrna times., 1942-10-22

miles away from home. Maybe we
don't miss the Injuries that would
be ours, were we back in the good
old u. S. A. I'll say we do.
My brother, LIST Lieut.. George r.
Walton and /, wish to be remem-
bered to all of our old friends from
Smyrna and vicinity. 1 can say,
on behalf of the Boys who are sta
toned here with me, that all of us
are cheerfully playing our little,
but important role in this world
wide drama. We are made happy
by the thought that our homefolks
are backing our play one hundred
per cent.
1 have every good reason to be-
lieve that my Mother and Father
will read this letter that I am writ
ing to your column, therefore, in
ing to your column. Therefore, in
closing off George and 1 want to
say, Hats off to the greatest
NOM and POP in the world.
Sincerely,
Platoon Sergeant Rhesa o. Walton
Pit. Sgt. Rhea o. Walton
A. S. N. 20257230
Bly,. G, 19Sth c. A.
u. S. Army A. P. o. No. 919
Care of Postmaster
San Francisco, California
Well, Sergeant Walton! 1t sure
has been mighty nice hearing from
you also from your brother
George, indirectly. Dribbles feels
quite sure that all your old friends
in this community, and elsewhere,
will be very glad to know that all
goes well with the Walton Boys,
and the balance of the men in the
198th Coast Artillery.
Dribbles has learned since this
column started, that several of the
Boys from this community, are now
stationed with your outfit. Conse-
quently the interest in the 198th,
and the welfare of its men, are ac-
cordingly greater because of the
larger number of Boys serving in
it from this part of Delaware. Sec
reilly, Dribbles has always felt that
it was indeed great mistake to
have allowed your ranks to have
been so depleted of Our Boys,
through expiring enlistments, while
your outfit was stationed back here
in the States. That was before
Pearl Harbor of course. Some of
these men realize their mistake
now. Many of those who dropped
out of the 198th are now back in
the service. Others are being call
ed at rapid rate. But, unfortun-
ately, these men are not returning
to the good old 19Sth this time.
They are being shuffled around in
different regiments to all corners of
the globe. The outfits in which
they now serve, may not contain
more than one or two men from
this state. No doubt, they will
wish more than once that they
were back with their old crowd
again-to share both hardships and
honors whatever fate had in store
for our Delaware Boys In The Ser
vice.
With the mercy of God, may this
fate be both kind and fruitful
When this conflict is over, and vic
tory has been attained, may you all
come back to us and resume your
worthy places in our community
life for it's betterment. Best of
luck Sergeant Walton-to you and
to all the members of the good old
198th. This wish is intended to in
clude your c. o. as well. To him
Dribbles will devote just one short
sentence. you're doing a fine
piece of work, George. Many of
your old friends are both proud and
envious of your continued success. "
Write again Sgt. Walton, Dribbles
will be glad to hear from you when
ever the opportunity offers.
r,ox4 T
Smyrna times., 1942-10-22

one making good in his chosen
branch of the Service. More pow
er, fellows. Let's hear from you
occasionally. Meanwhile, best of
luck, and everything else that's
good. Thank you Mr.. Melvin.
Smyrna times., 1942-10-22
CONSUMER CREDIT
Amendment Made to Regulations;
Three Changes

LII 90 Manages
The Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System has adopt
ed Amendment No. to Regulation
w, relating to consumer credit. The
amendment becomes effective Oc-
tober 26, 1912. One of the chang
es relates to the sending out of list
ed articles ION approval" This
may not be done if the customers
charge account is in default under
the regulation; and if it is an in
stallment sale that is in contem-
plation, the seller must obtain, at
or before the time of delivery, a
deposit equal to the required down
payment.
Another Change
Another change permits the de-
livery of small listed articles (cost-
ing no more than $50 to charge ac-
count customers even though the
merchant does not check the &C.
counts before delivery to see if
they are in default, provided the
merchant promptly requests any
customer whose account he finds to
be in default to return his purchase
or pay for it Immediately. A third
change permits credit sales to Gus
toners whose charge accounts are
in default by amounts less than So.
Smyrna times., 1942-10-22

Alaskan salmon fishermen will
make their catches under the guns
of the us. Navy. Patrol and scout
ing forces will cover the fishing
banks to protect commercial fisher
men.
Smyrna times., 1942-10-22
Fort Dix, N. ].
To: Homer c. Cox
Smyrna, Delaware

Fort Dix, N. j.
To: Homer c. Cox
Smyrna, Delaware
Dear Homer:
How are the Ice Makers and
Government Boxes coming along
down in Wilson Cabinet Company?
Corbert ]. Rausch and 1 are still
bunking together in the same room
here at Fort Dix. Irwin E. Biddle
left today. Looks like we may all
be on the way out soon.
Pvt. Nelson S. Cox
Co. B, 1229th R. c.
Fort Dix, New Jersey
The above was written on post
card received by Homer c. Cox
from his cousin Pvt. Nelson S. Cox.
Pvt. Cox left Smyrna with the last
group of men who reported to Fort
Dix, N. j., for active service. Drib-
bles wishes all of these men the
very best of good fortune in their
new adventure. May they all go
far in the service of their country
the most honorable profession in
the world, at this time.
Smyrna times., 1942-10-22
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
SERVICE HONOR ROLL

Pvt. Edward Hutchinson
ASH. No. 32269892
Co. G, Goth Armed Regt.
APO. No. 252
Fort Bragg, N. c.
Pvt. William w. Hutchinson
420th Bombing Squadron
t, No. 240
Army Air Base
Pueblo, Colorado
Pvt. James c. LeCompte
ASH. No. 32076352
23rd Tech. Sch. Sgd. (S.P.)
G, No. 10
Fort Logan, Colorado
S. S. Pilot John S. Melvin
45th Troop Carrier So.
Delvalle Air Base
Austin, Texas
Sgt. Rhesa o. Walton
ASH. No. 20257230
Bly,. G, 198th G. A.
A. P. o. No. 919
Care of Postmaster
San Francisco, California
Smyrna times., 1942-10-22
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etor.
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All those in service. their families and
friends. are urged to inform Dribbles
Editor of new, or changed, addresses. Keep
him supplied with interesting news items.
The success. and continuation, OF this new
Service column will depend largely upon
this kind of cooperation.
Evening star., 1942-01-23
Coal Dealers Cut Price
25c at 0. p. A. Request

Washington coal dealers today
voluntarily reduced the price of coal
and coke Is cents per ton to re-
store the price to the level of a
week ago, when an increase was ef-
fected without the approval OF the
Office of Price Administration.
Price Administrator Leon Hender-
son promised his Office will promptly
study costs and margins to deter
mine whether or not an increase in
prices is justified at this time. To-
days reduction is on all grades and
sizes of coal and coke.
This response on the part OF
Washington retail coal dealers to
our request" Mr.. Henderson salo, As
Q fine example of patriotic cooper
alton in our effort to protect the
people of this country against the
evils of inflationary prices. 1t is the
comparatively small price increo-e
which may seem insignificant at the
time. which paves the way Tor mcn-
acing threats against our wartime
economy. The local coal dealers
have made a notable contribution
to our effort
Evening star., 1942-01-23
Jesse Lee Webb, 81,
Noted Entomo|ogist,
Buried Here Today
Entered Department
OF AricuIture at
Beginning of Century

Jesse Lee Webb, veteran employe
OF the Department of Agriculture
who died Tuesday, was buried today
In Rock Greek Cemetery, following
services this morning at the Co
lunbia Heights Christian Church.
Mr.. Webb, active with the Bureau
OF Entomology and Plant Quaran-
tine until his death, entered the de-
partrnent In 1901. with the Bureau
of Forestry, now the Forest Service.
In 1903 he did chronological work
with the Insular Government in the
Philippine Islands for three months.
returning to the department to con-
tinue with the Bureau of Forestry.
Transferred to Bureau.
In 1904 he was transferred to the
Bureau of Entomology doing mis-
cel1aneous Investigations until 1909,
when he was assigned to work on
forest insects. In 1912 he was trans
ferred to the Southern Field Crop
Insect Investigations, and in 1928
was associated with Investigations
on insects affecting men and
animals.
Mr.. Webb was known for his
ability in preparing scientific ma
terial for popular reading and con-
tributed number of publications to
the literature of economic ento-
mology.
Native of Illinois.
Mr. Webb was born in Blooming
ton. H.. in April. 1878; attended
public schools in Rippey, Iowa: re-
ceived a B. S. degree from Wash
ington State College in 1900. and an
NJ. S. degree from West Virginia
University in 1902. In 1904 he mar
ried Florence Evans. who survives
him. He also leaves a son, Delmar
Evans Webb.
He made his home at 1917 Allison
street NV.
Evening star., 1942-01-23
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LECTURES.

LECTURES.
Java" with films, by David Grif-
fin, sponsored by National Geo.
graphic Society, Constitution Hall,
8.15 o'clock tonight.
italian Painting-The Venetians."
by Miss Norma Crawford, National
Gallery OF Art, 2:30 pm. tomorrow.
MUSIC.
Army Band concert, Army War
College Auditorium, 1880 am. to-
morrow.
DANCES.
All States Club, Washington Hotel,
$50 o'clock tonight.
Friday Evening Dancing Club, Will
lard Hotel, 10 o'clock tonight.
Bureau of Internal Revenue Amer
lean Legion. Mayfiower Hotel. 10
o'clock tonight.
DINNER.
Royal Order of testers. Mayhower
Hotel, $50 o'clock tonight.
CONVENTION.
General Federation of Womens
Clubs, Mayf1ower Hotel, today
through Monday.
LUNCHEON.
Harvard Club of Washington,
Army Navy Club, 1927 street NV,
lis pm. tomorrow.
Evening star., 1942-01-23
Japs Intern Bishop Ward,
9 Missionaries in China
pv the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 23-The Japa-
nese have interned Bishop Ralph A.
Ward, head of the Methodist Church
In Shanghai, China, and nine Meth
odist missionaries who were in
Wuhu, China, at the outbreak OF
hostilities between the United States
and Japan, the Methodist Church
Board of Missions and Church Ex-
tension has announced.
DR.. Chester B. Rape, missionary
and superintendent in Chungking,
West China, cabled that Bishop
Ward had advised him that he and
the missionaries were confined to
the Wuhu General Hospital COM
pound overlooking the Yangtze
River and were treated courteously.
DR.. Rappe did not name the mis-
sionaries, but the board said it
understood they included Miss Lille
Stephens, Farmer, Tenn; Miss Bessie
A. Hollows, Methuen, Mass; the
Rev. John C. Hawk, Blountville,
Tenn, and Miss Pearl Mccain, De
Walls Bluff. Ark
Evening star., 1942-01-23
Mrs. D. L. CoIyjn Listed
As Temperance Speaker

Mrs, D. Leigh Colvin, vice presi-
dent of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, will address the
second in a series of temperance
revival meetings at 2:45 pm. Sun
day in the First Congregational
Church. Tenth and G streets NV.
The United Dry Forces OF the
District are sponsoring the meetings,
designed to bring about eventual
prohibition in the District.
Evening star., 1942-01-23
Lincoln Womun's S Corps
InstoIIs New Officers

Miss Mary E. Field was installed
as president of Lincoln Woman's
Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the G. A.
r., Wednesday night by Mrs. Myrtle
Burke, department president.
Others officers installed were.
Treasurer, Mrs. Carrie H. Doyle:
chaplain, Mrs. Cora L. Manoly;
conductor, Miss Ruth Scott; guard.
Mrs. Ella Orr; secretary. Mrs. Anna
Horn; color bearers, Mrs. Catherine
Scott and Mrs. Frederick Thomas.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
Deatb Hotifes

pRMICK-ssptennber 5. Ellen Nellie,
loved wife OF Erel: dear mother OF
laurence A. Kelley; grandmother OF An.
kstts Kelly: sister OF Frances. John and
Isms. Csrdlner. Funeral from Griffith
Wade. 1927 East Jefferson avenue. Tues
day, at 5 80; 20 81. Ambrose Church at y.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06

HOSPITAL woRKERs-Immediate en-.
ployment. Applicants must be at least
Is years Of age and citizens OF the United
States. For full details and applications,
apply 10 the Detroit Civil Service Comn1is-
sion, 18th floor. Water Board Building. US
Randolph street, Detroit, Michigan, until
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06

janitor and window wash
err: colored preferred. See Odds, Down.
town YMCA, Grand Circus Park
READ Times Want Ads for proht-use
them for resultsi
EXPERIENCED saiespeople wanted for
military program with or without car I:
leads furnished. 2ee9-eass.
FIRST CLASS engineer: must have laundry
Evening star., 1942-08-04
Soviet Secrecy Obstructs Plans
For Second Front, Eliot Says

the progress of the war in Russia,
nor has the Russian high command
been willing to furnish complete
and detailed information about its
own 1crces and its war plans.
Since the war began there has
been but one occasion when an Of
flcer OF the British military mission
IN Russia has been permitted to visit
an active front, and there has like
wise been but one occasion when an
American officer has been permitted
to do so. All American and British
official quarters are in the dark as
to Russian information.
Allies Stakes in War Equal.
1t is easy to say that the Russians
have in the past had some justifica-
ton for this suspicious attitude to-
Ward the Western democracies.
Whatever may have been our mis-
takes in the past, they matter very
little now. We are engaged in
life -and-death struggle for survival.
America and Britain are called upon
to make vitally important military
decisions which certainly will in
volve thousands Of lives and enor-
nous amounts of material
We cannot afford to labor under
the additional handicap of incom-
plete and defective knowledge re-
garding one of our major allies. In
deed, prerequisite of success in
opening a Western front by what
ever means is precise knowledge Of
the Russian situation and plans and
the most thorough prearrangements
with the Russian high command.
In weighing the Russian pleas for
aid, therefore, we should, while rec
ognizing in full Russia's very great
claims upon her allies, remember
that the decisions which our leaders
and those of Great Britain must
make are being made under condi-
tons of unusual difficulty.
1t would seem that the Russian
position in the matter would be
greatly strengthened if it were pos
sible for Russian officers and off,
Gals of the highest rank to sit down
with our chiefs and Britains in
London or Washington, put their
cards on the table and concert with
us joint plan for the defeat of the
common enemy
! Copyright, 1912, by New York Tribune,
Inc)
Evening star., 1942-08-04

Six Men, Five Women
Feared Drowned in
Lake Michigan
Boot Found Submerged
After Lone Survivor
Swims Seven Miles .
B, Il. Associated Press.


STANDISH, Mich, Aug. A
cabin cruiser which foundered
Sunday in Saginaw Bay with l3
persons aboard was sighted sub
merged near Point Au Ores today,
and coast guardsmen expressed
belief that all but one known sur
vivor had perished.
Fear that six men and five women
still missing would not be found alive
was voiced when coast guardsmen
discovered the body of Cecil Day. As
year-old boat liveryman and pilot Of
the craft, at 9 am. today ga miles
east of where the craft, a converted
tug, was located.
On Fishing Party.
The cruiser, which had left early
Sunday on a fishing party. foun-
dered 8i2 miles southeast of Point
Au Ores.
The only known survivor, Mrs.
Louis Repke, %, of Bay City. who
swan an estimated seven miles to
safety. was recovering meanwhile
from a horrifying experience to give
the first account of the apparent
tragedy
Regaining strength but still
shaken. Mrs. Repke told Of having
set out with her husband and a Sec
ond woman in an attempt to swim
to shore after the 30-foot craft.
a converted tug, presumably struck
a rock in midday
From about 3 pm. until dark
ness, the three kept together. Then
they became separated After what
she believed to have been hours.
Mrs. Kepke reached shore and
struggled to an unoccupied hunting
cabin. there to fall into an ex-
hausted sleep
Lost All Sense Of Time.
At noon yesterday she awakened
and walked three miles to a farm
| house.
Il had lost all sense of time and
all sense OF direction she said. Il
only knew that the sun was high.
had no idea where I was. I don't
know how long II was in the water
it must have been more than
eight hours but I don't know how
much longer"
When Mrs. Repke and her two
companions began their swim, their
friends, all wearing life jackets, we're
clinging to portion of the cruisers
cabin which remained above water.
Early today Sheriff John Johannes
said there was little hope" that
any in addition to the young woman
had survived
Missing were Mrs. Repkes hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs Raymond Ba-
dour, Au Ores; Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Sauve and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hatcher, Kawkawlin; Mr.. and Mrs.
John zametzer, Linwood Beach, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe La Bean, Bay
City.
Evening star., 1942-08-04
Seattle Registers
It's Women for Jobs
In War Factories
100000 LocoI Workers
Are Needed Eventually;
No Room for Migrants
F., the Associated Press.

F., the Associated Press.
SEATTLE, Aug. 4-Seattle began
mobilizing its womanpower today to
fill 100000 war jobs in hurry in
shipyard and aircraft factories.
Every woman capable of doing any
sort OF work was asked to register
during the next three days at the
citys nine high schools and at
schools throughout surrounding
King County.
The Civilian War Commission and
the United States Employment Serv-
ice. which sponsored the registra-
tion. set goal of $4,000 applicants
Immediately, but said four times
that many war jobs would have to
be filled here eventually this year.
Jobs Not Guaranteed.
Immediate employment was not
guaranteed. The registration was
planned to serve as survey of po-
tential employees who can be drawn
into industrial, farm and other work
as the demand arises.
No more workers can be brought
in from the outside because of the
lack of housing for them and the
present strain on municipal trans
portation facilities. There are not
enough men available to fill the gaps
as airplane plants and shipyards ex-
pand, and thus women must take
their place, officials said.
Only women over l8 who are un-
employed at present and free to ac-
cept work were asked to register.
Mothers who would have to get do
n, estic help to look after their chill
dr. \ were requested not to sign up
May Ask Training.
Ira ned personnel workers were
ready list names, addresses, ages,
citizen nip, physical condition, en-
ployme, record, education, expert
ence al | the type of work in which
! applicants are interested.
Women may express a preference
for part time work and may ask for
training in field In which they are
inexperienced.
Evening star., 1942-08-04

asked labor to try and reconcile its
factions, may make a difference in
1912.
Possibilities % of reconciliation
were revived yesterday when it was
disclosed that Mr.. Murray had writ
ten Mr. Green, informing him that
a CIO Peace Committee of three
had been appointed. Mr. Murray
suggested that the AFL leader ap-
point a similar group to discuss
possible establishment of organic
unity between our organizations"
Green's Statement Awaited.
Leaving Washington. Mr. Green
said he would issue a statement on
Mr.. Murrays proposal when he ar
rived ii Chicago.
1t was awaited with lively interest
at the big CIO Convention. where
Mr., Thomas said he knew of nothing
that would prevent his union from
joining with the AFL in a united
labor front if working basis could
be agreed on. He said he was ready
to support the policies and leader
ship" o. Mr.. Murray.
Mr.. Murray and Mr.. Thomas both
are members of the CIO Peace Com
mittee, adding significance to the
gathering of labor leaders here. The
third member is Julius Emspak OF
the United Electrical Radio and
Machine Workers.
The agenda of the AFL executive
conference included discussions of
wage stabilization, manpower mo-
bilization and initiation prob
lens Mr.. Green would not state
whether or not the members OF the
council would discuss labor peace,
explaining that further comment
would have to await his Chicago
statement.
Evening star., 1942-08-04
Misunderstanding Takes
Builders OFF War Job
+, the Associated Press.


POINT PLEASANT, w. Va, Aug.
4-Approximately 1000 construction
workers who walked off their jobs
yesterday, apparently as result Of
misunderstanding. returned today
10 the S55,000,0O0 ordnance works
the Government is building in
Mason County.
The walkout was unauthorized by
any union and could not be eX-
planned by officials of the E. B
Badger Co. general construction
contractor 1t. James Raber. Army
public relations officer, said no strike
call was issued and that some of the
workers returned to their posts yes
terday afternoon.
1t. Raber said the walkout was
precipitated apparently by false
rumor that an official call for a strike
had been issued Union officials did
not assume responsibility for the
walkout, and 1t. Raber stated they
had urged the men to return to work
Evening star., 1942-08-04

the war, the characters In the comic
strip were getting mixed up with
Japanese troops and Nazi agents
The Bell Syndicate. which distrib-
utes the strip. reported that these
episodes frequently brought protest
from readers who objected to de-
precatory portrayals of Axis citizens
On one occasion, Mr. Rentfrow's
fictitious marines encountered two
Teutonic- looking men aboard ship
who later turned out to be spies
and killed themselves. Some readers
objected to the obvious efforts of
the artist to depict these men as
Germans; yet, within two weeks.
two German agents actually were
apprehended aboard ship. One of
them committed suicide and the
other was overpowered before he
could kill himself.
For the last year and a half. Ser
geant Stony Craig" has been drawn
by Gerald Bouchard of Washington.
Previously, the artist had been Capt.
Don Dickson, now on overseas duty
with the marines.
Evening star., 1942-08-04
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey tic Associated Press.
LONDON, Aug 4.-President
Roosevelt had a royal prince of Eng
land named in part for him today.
The prince is Michael George
Charles Franklin infant son of the
Duke and Duchess of Kent.
Born July 4. the prince. seventh
in line for succession to the throne.
is the first member of the royal
family ever to have an American
godfather.
The Duchess of Kent formerly
was Princess Marina Of Greece. The
Duke is the youngest brother Of
King George VI. They have two
older children.
The prince will be called Prince
George of Kent His father, also
formerly called Prince George of
Kent, cabled President Roosevelt
few hours after the baby was born,
asking him to stand as Godfather
The President accepted The Duke
served as proxy for Mr.. Roosevelt at
the christening.
Other Godparents were King Haa-
kon OF Norway, Queen Wilhelmina