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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-05

Mr. and Mrs -loyce steiner, SQ39
Marlowe ST.. Belleyille. are parents
Of a son born Friday night in Boyer
Hospital The baby weighed nine
pounds. one and a half ounces.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-09-05

Souths correct bid on his last
turn was not 3-No Trumps. but
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-12
ALL LOCAL EMPLOYEES
OF FSA BUY DEFENSE
BONDS AND STAMPS

Ashe county employees of Farm
Security Administration are par
ticipating 1000 in the purchase
of Defense Savings stamps and
bonds, according to Thomas H.
Sears, County FSA Supervisor.
Mr.. Sears said that a voluntary
do Your Bit" organization has
been set up in almost every FSA
office throughout this estate re-
gion and that by regular, syste-
matte purchase of these savings
a total of $1O9,961 has been pur-
chased in the region to date. OF
this amount $54,110 was purchas-
ed in January.
Miss Theresa McNeill has vol
unteered her services as group
agent in charge Of Defense Saw
ings for the FSA office here.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-12
Tobacco Outlook
Good This Year,
Coleman States

1t is my opinion that the pros
poets for the coming season on
the Burley markets are extremely
good" says Roscoe Coleman, OPP
orator of the Mountain Burley
Warehouses in Boone.
Mr.. Coleman, who has just
completed most successful sea-
son on Boone's three year old
tobacco market, says that he
wants to urge all hurley growers
to be sure and plant their full
allotments this year. He also says
that in order for the farmer to
be able to plant his full allotment
it will be necessary for him to pay
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-12
CRANBERRY NEWS

MIR. and Mrs. Melvin Richardson
went to Charlotte Saturday to. see
their little son, Howard, who is
in the hospital there suffering
from blindness they report How
ards condition slightly improved:
Mrs. Junior Atwood and little
daughter, Carol, spent Saturday
night with Mrs. w. F. Shepherd.
Miss Irene Hall, who has been
ill for some time is much i'm
proved.
Little George Allen Johnson has
been visiting his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Shepherd the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Lanier, of
Coalwood, w. Va, have recently
visited MIR. Lanier's mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Lanier, of this commu-
nifty.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-12
CHAPTER VII
SYNOPSIS

Harley Longstreet, broker, dies
on a trolley from poison scratched
into his hand by needle pierced
cork in his pocket. He and his
guests were on their way to cele-
brate his engagement to Cherry
Browne, an actress. The others
were his partner Dewitt, DeWitts
superstitiOus wife Fern with
whom LOngstreet had had an af-
fair-Jeanne, WeWitt's daughter
and her fiance Christopher Lord,
Cherry's friend POllux, Ahearn,
friend of Dewitt, Imperiale, mid
dle-aged Latin, and Michael Col
Inns, brawny Irishman. Questioned
each member of the party seems
unfriendly toward the dead man.
Bruno and Thumm, investigators,
think Dewitt guilty -Longstreet
had a sinister hold ON him. Drury
Lane. retired Shakespearean &C
tor. says he knows who the muir
derer is, but will identify him
only as Mr.. x. One night the
investigators and Lane go to- the
Weehawken Ferryh0use in answer
to an anOnymouse note. A man
is murdered on an incoming boat.
He is identified as Charles Wood,
conductor of the murder car -
writer of the anOnymOuse letter.
Dewitt denies talking to Wood,
but in Woods pocket is a cigar
bearing DeWitt's private mark.
Guinness, mOtorInan of the murder
car, Identifies Wood by an ugly
scar ON the leg. Dewitt offers
no explanation. Lanes attendant
Quacey DISCUSSES the actor with
makeup. They start out together.
Inspector T h u m m appears at
Woods boarding house and finds
his bank book. Thumm tells the
officer stationed at the boarding
house to phone him next day at
2:3O. Then he goes to a waiting
automobile and rubs off some
makeup. 1t is Lane. He also in
terviews DeWitt's butler.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-12
Ole Sykalno Says :
BY ION IEFFERS0N

4228.-"Ah reckons dat payday
fer us po' foxes is gwine ter be
nifty slim, wen de bosses payday
ter Uncle Sam comes round March
18TH"
4229.-"Moas' NV us would figt
ter de finsih fer our freedom
maybe de foxes NV India would
too"
4230.-"One reason dat Mistah
Roosevelt is de grandest man in de
worl', is, dat he britens our hearts
wild his warm smile wen his heart
is heavy wild wahr worries"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-12

"What reaction had this on Mr..
DEWITT"
Jorgens seemed disturbed. "Why,
Mr.. Dewitt took his coming and
going quite for granted, sir"
Every good, Jorgens. Now will
you get Mr.. Dewitt on the phone,
tell him you are calling for me,
and that I request most urgently
a luncheon appointment today"
The appointment was made.
They would meet at the Exchange
Club. Lane instructed Quacey to
call every South American con-
sui in New York and try and
locate one who might have had
contact with Maquinchao.
After coffee, Lane said: "Mr.
Dewitt, my primary reason for
spending an hour in condensation
with you is that I feel, in my own
laundering way, I may be able to
help you. In fact, that you require
help of no common variety"
'That's decent of you," said De-
Witt drearily. 81 realize the dan
gerous position I'm in. I am being
constantly watched. You yourself
hape been questioning my serv-
ants
would you mind, then, if I
asked you a question or two? My
concern with this investigation is
only with the end in view of get
ting at the Truth. There are some
things I must know if I am to
make further progress"
Dewitt looked up swiftly .
slave you reached any conclu-
sions, Mr.. Lane?"
1.-TWO fundamental ones - I
know who killed Longstreet and
Wood, if you would term that
progress"
Dewitt pa1ed as if Lane had
struck him. ''But, if you know
aren't you going to do something
about it,"
81 am. Unfortunately, we are
dealing with liberal-minded JUS
tice; she demands tangible in
struments of conviction. Will you
help me?"
DeWitt's eyes frantically sought
to discover precisely what this
unusual prosecutor knew. "I'1l tell
you what I can, Mr. Lane. But
how shall I say it?-my hands are
well, tied J.. There's one thing
you simply mustn't ask me-the
identity of the person with whom
I had an appointment Wednesday
night"
Lane shook his head good-hu-
moredly. ''You make it doubly
difficult, by maintaining silence
on one of the most interesting
points in the case. However, we
will waive that-for the present.
Both you and Longstreet made
your fortunes in South America.
In what country was your mine
1ocated?"
Uruguay"
''Mr. Maquinchao is a Uruguay
an, them"
DeWitt's eyes clouded with sus-
picion. Elbow do you knew about
Maquinchao? Jorgens, of course.
The old fool"
Lane said sharply: "The wrong
attitude, Mr.. Dewitt. Jorgens, a
faithful servant, gave me infor-
nation solely because he felt ]
asked in your interest. You can
do no better than emulate him
unless you question my purpose.
I'm sorry. Yes, Maquinct1ao Is
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-12
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY
AGNES PENNINGTON
VS..
ROGER pENNTNGTON

ROGER PENNINGTON
The defendant above named
will take notice that an action as
above entitled has been commence
ed in the Superior Court of Ashe
County, the same being an action
for absolute divorce and that duly
verified complaint has been filed
and summons issued which is re-
turnable in the office of the
undersigned on the 4th day of
April, 1912, when and where the
defendant is required to appear
and answer or demur to the COM
plant.
The defendant will further take
notice that if he does not appear
as required by law the relief re-
quested in the complaint will be
granted.
This March 5, 1912.
d. STANSBERRY,
3-12-4T Clerk Superior Court
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-12
FINISHES AIR CORPS COURSE

Private Adrain Bruce Phillips,
formerly of West Jefferson, gradu-
ated recently from the air corps
technical school in Ill. and has
been assigned to Williams Field,
Hegley, Arizona. Bruce is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Phillips,
who now reside in North Wilkes
boro.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-12

particular attention to his seed
bed, choosing the best seed, and
being careful to select a warm,
protected place for his bed.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-12

Before the completion Of the
Panama Canal, one Of the worst
trouble zones for q. S. Marines
was Panama.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-03-12

ment."
Lane looked grave. "I gather,
then, that you and Inspector
Thumm believe Dewitt killed
Longstreet also?"
Naturally" said Thumm. "This
Mr.. x of yours is behind the whole
business. The two crimes were
committed by the same hand, with
motives that fit like gloves"
"A remarkably astute phrase"
said Lane. "And when is this step
to be taken?"
''There really is no hurry"
replied Bruno. "We'u probably
arrest him within the next day
If something doesn't happen to
change our minds"
ut is too premature" said the
actor. "You have a case, but how
strong it is?"
tListen," snapped Thumm, "this
isn't getting us anywhere. You've
heard our side of the story. What's
yours?"
81 find, gentlemen" Lane said,
twisting about to face both men
''that you make the identical err
ror in your attitude toward crime
and punishment that many pro-
ducers make in connection with
drama and its Interpretation. Peri
odically we are reminded Of the
immortality of the one dramatic
Immortal by some producers an
nouncement that he will onc'
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
WELFARE BOARD
 MEETING TODAY
Reelection of Rev. Dr. Cryne as Chairman Is
 Expected

Rev. Dr. Eugene P. Cryne, direc- tor of the Waterbury branch of the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service and pastor of St. Patrick's church, was to be reelected chairman of the board of public welfare at meet ing at II a. m. today. It was the boards organization meeting for the 1942-43 biennium.
 Renewing their duties as welfare board members, ill addition to Dr.. Cryne, were George Kaplan, Attor- ney, Walter Torrance, Attorney John Membrino, Alderman Edward Raf- ferty, Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson and Joseph Harpin.
 The board was slated to reappoint Martin F. Hayden as supervisor of welfare. Other members of the well fare staff were also to be named for new terms.
 During the past two years, Supt. Hayden's department has succeeded in making savings so large that they have formed an appreciable part of the city surpluses. This has been accomplished by cutting down ex- penses and by a decrease in the city's relief load.
 Dr. Cryne is one of New Eng lands authorities on social welfare. He was given an honorary doctor ate several years ago by Holy Cross college i'll recognition of his achieve ments in both the church and the welfare fields.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
MUSS0LINI ST.
 TO CHANCE NAME

Providence, R. l., Jan. 10.-(UP) -Mussolini street, in the Federal Hill Italian American district of Providence, soon may have a new name.
 On Monday night the city com- cil will consider resolution to change the name to Russo street, in honor of the first Rhode Islander of Italian extraction to die in ac- tion in the present war, Alberto Russo, 19, of Cranston. His death was reported by the Navy Depart ment Dec. 15.
 Former Alderman Frank A. Prete sponsor of the resolution which gave the street the name of Mus solini eight years ago, heartily en- dorsed' the new resolution, to be introduced by Councilman Angelo Aiello.
 Prete said that residents of the street petitioned to have its name changed from HasSan to MusSolini in 1883 because the pronunciation of the word Hassan resembles that of the Italian word for donkey.
 At that time there appeared tc be no objection to the change said Prete, but things are diff ferent now"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10

Continued from Page l) from giant buckets, but fight day and night as the Japanese tanks come on and the seemingly mex haustible flow of the Japanese TO- bot troops pour southWard.
 Day and night there hangs over the battlefield a choking pail of smoke from the rubber plantations and the tin mine installations which the retreating Imperias have set afire.
 Every few minutes a binding streak of lightning flashes through the smoke.
 It has become impossible for the Imperial intelligence corps to keep Up with the confused situation in the front lines
 A group of correspondents were directed yesterday to forward headquarters. We found the head quarters deserted-a Japanese tank force had attacked it. We came close to being cut off.
 North of Kuala Lumpur, found grinning British Tommies, sitting along the road sides at their field and machine guns, enjoying while they could luxuries from Kuala Lumpur shops One waved bottle of chablis at me, while in his other hand he held piece of camembert cheese which he was washing down with the wine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
MajorP artyNominees
 Scored In Broadcast
Edward J. Ryan, American Progressive Candidate, Launches Attack on Monagan, Talbot; Deal Alleged

In a radio address, last night over Station WATR, Edward J. Ryan of Thomaston, American Progressive candidate for Congress in the special election Jan. 20, as sailed his major party opponents
 MT. Ryan characterized John s. Monagan, the Democratic candi- date as the "puppet" of ex-State Chairman J. Francis Smith and called the Republican candidate, Joseph E. Talbot, the "fair-haired boy" of state G. O. P. bosses.
 MT. Ryans speech follows. in part:
 Good evening fellow Americans:
 As you know I am candidate for the United States Congress.
 I am coming into your homes and into your places of business to sit with you and to talk with you There are many things that l want to talk to you about, but l cannot include all my thoughts in this broadcast, therefore it might be well if l tell you why I am a candidate for Congress. First, be- cause there are vital issues facing our people which the other candi- dates will not talk about Second I knew as far back as three months ago that deal was then being talked about in which John Mona gan would be the Democratic can didate and Joseph Talbot the Re publican candidate,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
HELD
 BY STATE POLICE
New Yorker Accused of Forging Torrington
 Checks for $2,50O

Torrington, Jan. 10-John Lom- bardi, 29, of Bronx, N. Y., was turned over from Bronx court in New York to State Trooper Will liam Menser of Litchfield barracks and Lieut.. William Foley of the local detective bureau on bench warrant issued by the Litchfield county superior court charging him with issuing fraudulent checks and cashing them on the Torrington Co. payroll in 1888.
 Lombardi is held at the state po- lice barracks pending his trial. The acused was arrested in the Bronx on a charge of being common gambler, but authorities there turned him over to the Connecti- cut police to face more serious charges.
 Lombardi was sought since 1888. Police learned he had been arrest ed a few days ago in the Bronx. Local authorities said the accused is charged with forging checks which were cashed in Torrington ill 1888 for a total of $2,500
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
American Ships Are
 Patrolling Pacific
(Continued from Page 1)

fective counter-measureS by the fleet have sharply restricted the op- erations of Japanese underseas croft which for a period early in the war ranged close to the Pacific coast, proving on American shipping.
 Equal attention, the Navy indi- cated, has been given to Hawaiian waters, the second chief zone of Japanese operations. Japanese sub- mersibles are still attempting to carry out attacks about Hawaii, the Navy revealed, reporting that "oper- ations continue" against them.
 Can Hold Islands
 The importance of these opera tions was emphasized by the state Lieut.. Gen. Delos c. Emmons, chief of the Hawaiian command, that the Japanese are fully capable of launching simultaneous attacks against Singapore and Hawaii.
 He was confident that America "can hold these islands"
 It was evident that Japan has put all possible power into her offensive in an attempt to achieve maximum results before the heavy reinforce ment of Allied positions in such key ment at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, of bases as Burma, the Duth East h. dies, and Australia can be carried out.
 Dutch Confident
 Already, however, the Dutch in- dicated that they feel strong enough to await with quiet confidence the start of the Japanese attack. A considerable measure of this confi- dence stemmed from arrival or ex- pected arrival of U. s. reinforce ments.
 MacArthur'S stand ill the Philip pines also assumed greater impor- tance with each passing day due to the vigor of the Japanese drive toward Singapore. Release of the Japanese forces in the Philippines to attack Singapore might prove a decisive factor in the struggle for ] the great British sea base.
 The Navy reported the less Of the 8,000-ton American President lines ship, the Ruth Alexander, in Dutch East Indies waters. The ship was attacked by an enemy paine which killed one crew member and injured four. The others are safe in a friendly" port.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
FURNACE BLAMED
 FOR COSTLY FIRE
Officials Complete Inquiry Into $25O,0O0 Blaze on
 Bank Street

Investiga ting authorities today completed their probe into the $25O,- coo fire which swept four buildings owned by the John R. Clayton estate on Bank street Thursday morning, with Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey officially listing an over heated furnace as the cause of the blaze.
 The marshal said that the fur mace in the basement of the A. $. Beck store had been turned to a high level because of the below zero temperat lures and that wooden partitions caught fire.
 Lieut.. Gene Lenzi, acting fire marshal for the state police, took part in the investigation, as did members of the local marshal's staff
 Building Inspector John T. Hart Icy announced yesterday that two of the four buildings will have to be torn down, and perhaps a third one.
 In joint statement today Chief Thomas J. Cavanaugh and Fire Marshal D. J. Lahey thanked the many thoughtful persons who served sandwiches and coffee to the fire men during the fire. The local press was complimented for its handling of the story and incidents of the blaze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10

ing the meters and gathering the re- ceiptS, and the amount taken in for specified periods.
 These questions elicited a reply 1 from Corporation Counsel J. Greg ory Lynch, representing the city, in which the majority of the questions were answered, save those relating to the location of meters on the city streets. These, Mir. Lynch held, were difficult to determine at the mo- ment, because at the time Qast July) the city was still engaged in installing them.
 The answer found no favor with MT. Cassidy. In an open letter to MT. Lynch, he declared, apparently in reference to figures cited on the disposition of receipts, that he had heard that the circus (which had only the day before performed here) twas in need of a good juggler".
 MT. Lynch had no comment tc make, other than to say that the facts of the case would appear at the trial.
 Since the tilt with the corporation counsel the case has remained or the common pleas court docket, a period of six months, and space of one year since the complaint wa, filed in the local court.
 The test of the legality Of th' meters will reyolye about MT. Gas sidy's contention that permanen injunction should be issued, re- straining the city forever from theil
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
JOHN J. DERWIN DIED YESTERDAY
Prominent Musician and Sportman Widely Known;
 Funeral Monday A. M.

John J. Derwin, well known nlu- sician and sportsman, of 151 Bank street, died yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's hospital following an ill., ness of several weeks.
 A native of this city, he was the son of the late John and Margaret Oevine) Derwin.
 MT. Derwin, director of the Bank Street Academy of Music, was rec ogniZed throughout the United States as a leading player and teacher of plectoral instruments. He arranged, composed and published music for the guitar, mandolin and banjo. For many years he headed the American Guild for Electoral Instruments.
 As professor at Yale, the Hotch- kiss school in Lakeville, and Taft school in Watertown, MT. Derwin organized and conducted orchestras and Glee clubs. He also organized Glee clubs throughout this city, state, and New York, where he pre- sented many concerts. Some years ago MT. Derwin was recognized as a leading solo banjoist in the coun- try.
 MT. Derwin took an active and keen interest in the sports world. For many years he was 8 leading tennis player in this city. He later
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10
OBITUARY

GELINAS - Edward Gelinas, of 437 South Main street, died last night at his home following a brief illness.
 MT. GelinaS leaves his wife, Mary (Blanchard) Gelinas; two brothers Phillip of this city and Joseph of New London; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Veillette of Waterbury, Mrs. Homer Vallerand of Hartford and Mrs. Clara Gregoire of Worcester.
 The funeral will take place from the Belleville Funeral Home, 68 East Clay street at time be announced Friends may call at the funeral home after o'clock this evening.
 STACK Michael J. Stack died suddenly last night at his home, 20 Jewelry street. A native of Ireland, he had lived in this city for 50 years.
 Since coming to Waterbury, MT. Stack had been employed by the American Brass Company. He re- tired few months ago. He was & communicant of St. Patrick's $ church.
 MT. Stack leaves a son, Thomas J. Stack, two daughters, Mrs. Ray mond Massicotte of Waterbury and Mrs. Ernest Massicotte of Washing ton, D. C.; sister Mrs. Edward Stack; also by two nephews and four nieces.
 The funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home. 270 West Main street, to St. Patrick's church for a solemn high Mass of requiem at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in new St. Joseph's cem- etery. Friends may call at tho funeral home after 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-10

became interested in golf, and be- came 8 most ardent follower and skillful player.
 He was & communicant of the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton.
 MT. Derwin leaves son, James J. Derwin of Salisbury, three grand children and, several nieces and nepheWs.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 29O East Main street, Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock to the Immaculate Concep- ton church at 9 o'clock for a sol- emn high Mass. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after ' o'clock tonight.