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Evening star., 1942-12-23
Keech Defends
PUG Order for
Gas Rate Boost
Commission Complied
Strictly With Law,
Court Told

Corporation Counsel Richmond B.
Keech defended the District Court
today the Public Utilities Commits
sion in granting the Washington
Gas Light Co. 5000, 900 rate in
crease. asserting the PUG complied
strictly" with the law and allowed
the Government full opportunity to
air its grievances before the rate
went into effect.
Hearings on the controversial
issues are being held before Justice
F. Dickinson Let's, whom the Gov
ernment is asking to set aside the
rate increase on the grounds that
it is lnflationary.
The Government and counsel for
various District consumer groups
argued against the increase yester-
day
Mr.. Keech and LLOYD B. Harrison,
special assistant corporation Coun-
sci, are presenting the PUG view
point today and will be followed by
E. Barrett Prettyman, counsel for
the company.
Price Act Quoted.
The commission complied to the
strict letter of the law with the
Emergency PriCe-Control Act and
the amendment of October 2 which
set up the Once of Economic Sta
bilization,' the corporation counsel
said
The Price Control Act of Janu-
airy 30 specifically says that nothing
in the act should be construed to
grant jurisdiction to the Govern
ment to regulate common carrier
and public utility rates.
The amendment of October 2,
however. provides that rates may
not be increased unless 30 DAYS
notice is granted and provides that
the Government may intervene in
the proceedings.
The commission allowed the di-
rector of economic stabillzatIOn the
full right Of intervention. NotifiCa-
ton Of the raise in rates was given
October Is The rates were raised
November Is"
Mr., Keech told the court that
counsel for Leon Henderson did not
have the right to be in the case
according to the statute setting up
the emergency Price Control Act
But we let counsel for Mr.. Hen
derson voice his objections to the
/ commission ruling said Mr.. Keech,
despite the fact we were not bound
! to do so by law.
OPA Briefs Permitted.
Mr. Booth Harry r. Booth, OPA
attorney was allowed to present
evidence purporting to show that
the rate increase would be inf1a-
tionary. He was allowed to par
ticipate, to argue. to file briefs and
he asked for and got cOntinuances.
The record is replete with in
stances where Mr.. Booth attempted
to enlarge the proceedings, bu not
where he attempted to argue with
in the scope of the proceedings
Mr., Keech cited references in
the Congressional Record showing
that Congress left the regulation of
public utility rates to the bodies
which had been regulating them be-
fore the passage Of price-Control and
price-fiXing legislation
No commission Mr. Keech said.
wants to do anything to upset the
war effort The PUG found the
rate increase would not have an in
/ flatlOnary effect.
And all PUG orders have pre-
/ sumption of validity. It's findings
of fact when supported by eyi-
dence, are conclusive"
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Some Washington Stores
To Be Closed Saturday

Edward D, Shaw. secretary of the
Merchants and Manufacturers Asso-
citation. announced today that most
retail stores, as well as the coal and
fuel oil yards, win be closed Christ
mas Day and that some stores will
remain closed Saturday.
The following jewelry stores have
advised the association that they
would be closed Saturday as well as
Christmas Day:
Ayre g. Taylor Co, Gait & Bro. R.
Harris & Co., A. Kahn. Inc; Shah S1
Shah, George w. Spier and M
Wurtzburger
E. F. Droop e. Sons Co. will be
closed all day Saturday and East
man Kodak Stores, Inc, will close
at noon Saturday. A number of
restaurants also will remain closed.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
D. 6. YuIetide Festivities

800 pm-Barney Neghborhood school
7:30 pm-Girl Reserves sing at Union Station
7:30 30pm-Trimmng and Infrm.
800 pmCommuny celebration Gordon Junior High School,
800 pmTree trimming Twelfth Street YMCA National
Catholic Community Service.
Friendship
workers.
Roosevelt Arlington Kwans Club
200 0pm-Mrs Roosevelt visits Salvation Army
children
Building officers
pm-Chorus of 20 900 sings Pentagon
30pm7Mrs. Roosevelt visits Georgetown alley
500 pm after. Open YNdCA YWCA USO
organizations.
midnight Amecanizaton School
benefit dinner, Rio Grande Restaurant.
3opmCaro singing and midnight services in all churches
Evening star., 1942-12-23
.Yu|e Fowl Supply
In D. T.. Assured,
Retailers Report
But Turkeys Are Said
By Dealers to Be
Few and Costly

Local wholesale poultry dealers
today reported supplies of turkeys,
chickens and duck were running
low. Retail dealeHs. however, said
there would be sufficient chicken
and duck for Chri stmas dinners.
Turkeys are few and far be-
tween commented one dealer.
What little turkey is available is
priced high.
One large poult ry wholesaler re-
ported he was ONLY getting about
35 to 40 per cent of fowl compared
with the Christmas market a year
ago. He said suppliers had given
no assurances of more poultry until
after Christmas.
Authorities point out that in
creased demands tf the armed SerV-
ices have placed a strain on the
turkey supply in many sections of
the country One dealer here said
shipments Of poultry to the WASH
lngton market have been below aver
age because of lower ceiling prices
here than at other markets. Dealers
prefer TO send their fowl where
they can receive better prices, it
was pointed out.
Howard l.. Simons. a wholesale and
retail poultry dealer in Northeast
Washington. said he was cleaned
out" yesterday an that he only had
limited supply Of turkeys weighing
between Is and % pounds. The
firm is receiving 1only so per cent of
its normal supply for this time of
year, Mr.. Simons said
The Department of Agriculture
points out that po oultry supplied here
came from distant markets and that
only small percentage was raised
in this area.
Another Wholesaler complained
that he had just received two car
loads of fowl, but that truck and
manpower shorta ges were prevent
ing him from unloading Immediately
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Heavy Holiday Schedule Gets
Under Way in Washington
Dedication Of Tree at White House
To Feature Tomorrow's Program

Hopkins the only young people
present. No special guests are ex-
pected except Harry Hooker of New
sistre-in-laW of the President, also
from New York. The President will
open the family celebration Christ
mas eve with his annual reading of
Dickens "ChriStmas Carol"
All brances Of the public library
will close at 6 pm. tomorrow, it has
been announced by Miss Clara Her
bert, librarian. and will remain
closed Christmas Day.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
800 Attend Oil Complaint
Session in Alexandria

About 300 persons braved last
nights weather to attend the second
special session of the Alexandria
Ration Board to present complaints
of fuel oil allotment.
Chairman Charles M. Jones said
errors were found in about 25 cases
and these were corrected immedi-
ately.
Mr.. Jones said home owners were
requesting the board to cancel cou-
pons from the fourth and fifth
period in order to procure additional
coupons now.
They are only putting off the
agony" Mr.. Jones said.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Giegengack Answers
Printers Resolution

A resolution of the Columbia
typographical Union asSailing Public
Printer A f. Giegengack was at
tackled today by that official. who
said 1t was not representative of
the membership and that there
were only IS members present of
membership of 1000 when it was
adopted Sunday.
The resolution accused the public
printer of 'unwarranted attacks.
miSstatements and distortion of the
true facts in CritiCizing wage
appeal by Columbia which now is
before the Joint Committee on
Printing.
Mr.. Giegengack said that "the
whole thing is personal attack
started by one mans vindictiveness.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Motorists Urged to Delay
UnessentioI Repairs
Ry the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
Because of the dwindling number
of automotive mechanics the ONCE
of Defense Transportation today
urged motorists to put off unessen-
tial repairs until after the war.
ODT said motorists should make
only those repairs which are neces-
sary to safe operation. or to pro-
long the mechanical life of cars.
Neither the manpower nor the
supplies can now be spared to re-
pair bent tenders, replace radiator
grills. or do other unnecessary re-
pair work" ODT said.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Eric |. KohIer Named
To Petroleum Unit Post

By the Associated Press
Eric L. Kohler has been appointed
executive officer of the Petroleum
Administration, Deputy Administra-
tor Ralph K. Davies announced
today.
Mr.. Kohler has been engaged in
organizational and administrative
work for the War Production Board.
He is former controller of the Ten
nessee Valley Authority at Knoxville,
Tenn, and at one time was professor
OF accounting at Northwestern Uni
versity.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Youth S Death Lifts 1912
Traffic Toll Here 10 los

Traffic deaths in the District
mounted to los today-lO more than
for all of 1941-when James Sturtz.
18. Of Cumberland, Md. died in Gal
linger Hospital of injuries received
In an accident December 18.
The youth and Henry A. Smith.
81 Little Orleans. Md, were chang
ing a tire on a truck in the 1900
block of Kenilworth avenue NE. at
night, with a second truck in the
rear providing lights for their work
A third truck, driven by Stewart
L. Jones. Al, of 1918 Forty-fifth
place NE. smashed into the second
truck, crushing young Sturtz. into
the front vehicle.
Traffic deaths at this time last
year numbered 80 and for all of
l94l were 95.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Ann Sheridan Mobbed
By Bull Fiqht Fans

By the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY Ann Sheridan
had to be rescued by police at a
bull fight.
The fight hadn't started, but so
many admirers crowded around the
Hollywood actress officers had to
help her elude the near mob.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Son TO Replace Father

CHARLES TOWN. w. Va, Dec.
% (P.-Thomas R Moore. jr.. has
been recommended for the postmas-
tership at Charles Town, to succeed
his father, Thomas R. Moore, Repre-
sentative Randolph, Democrat, Of
West Virginia announced yesterday.
The elder Moore resigned effective
January l, 1913, because of i'll health.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
FLA to Buy War Bonds

RICHMOND. Va. Dec. % (P,.-
The Executive Committee of the
State Chapter of the Future Farm
ers of Amer lea voted yesterday to
purchase two $1,000 War bonds out
Of the orgsrNzation's treasury funds
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Named Frederick AGENT

FREDERICK. Md, Dec. % tP,-
Miss Jesse Hammer. former Virginia
home economics teacher. will sue
ceed Miss Florence E. Williams AS
home demonstration agent for Fred
erick County.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-17
Trinity Methodist Church

Junior choir practice Thursday,
4:35. Adult choir, Thursday, 1870.
Dress rehearsal for pageant, Friday,
at z. Church school and junior
church, $50. Mrs. Aubrey Ralph,
A short playlet,
Harry Learns the Meaning Of
Christmas. will be given by the jun
ior boys class and a group of wom-
en- at 1905. Morning worship, at
1920. Special Christmas service
with Christmas message and two
numbers by the choir. You will
want to attend this service. Youth
Fellowship, at 4. Christmas pag-
cant, "The Nativity" at z. This is
a beautiful service with the pageant
group and both the junior and sem
ior choirs participating. At no 9TH
er time in the worlds history has
the message Of Christ's coming
been more needed. Let us make
the most of this Christmas mes
sage by attending all the services
of our church for the Christmas
season. May there soon be again
"Peace on Earth and Goodwill
Among n."-H. II. Wintermute,
pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-17
Hickory Ridge

A surprise party was planned for
Norman Scott, Thursday evening, it
being for his birthday. The sur
prise was successful Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Roy James and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Jud McIn-
turf and family, Mrs. Maude McIn-
turf and sons, Mrs. Edith Davis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester NORM and
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Scott
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Earich and family, Mrs. Alice Drake
and daughter Agnes, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Medley and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Best and family, Mrs.
Jesse Embree and daughters, Har-
old Lee Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. Marion
HickersOn and daughter, and Mr.
and Mrs. Everett Hickerson and
and family. Refreshments of ap-
pies, candy, pop corn and cookies,
We're served. All departed at late
hour, wishing him many more hap
py ,birthdays.-zRalph and Charles
with Mr.. and Mrs. Dallas Kane
Jesse Embree of Lodi spent the
week end here with his wife and
She returned home
with him Sunday evening for few
days visit.--Mrs. Branson Miller
and son Don spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cal Fulton
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Medley attend
ed the funeral of Abram Hoge, Sat-
urday afternoon at Black Oak
near DeavertOwn.--Pvt.
Bernard Hoge, of Camp Lee, Va,
was home over the week end to at
tend the funeral of his grandfather.
Mrs. Ollie McKitrick spent few
days here with Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan
1.-THE Stitchy Fixers club
will meet this Thursday at the
home of Mrs. Frank Medley, with a
Christmas exchange
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-17
Cjnionviue

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Lindimore
and Mrs. Vearl Newlen returned
Thursday from Columbus, where
they attended state grange.--R. H.
Ray is staying at the Gertrude Cot
ton home, assisting with the feed
ing and farm work.--Hunters and
trappers are having good success.
Many muskrats are being caught.
r. II. Duvall, Wilbur Scott and
Howard Barnes have each more
than a dozen to their credit, besides
some coon and other fur-bearing
animals. Fred Albright captured a
large mink and two gray foxes last
week, and Mont Grandstaff and
VIM. Duvall each captured gray
fox Ed Stegner recently captured
a gray fox.--A son was born last
week to Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Dou-
gan edith Moore), near Mill
grove.--Messrs. c. A. and VIM.
Stegner attended the Leget sale
Saturday, near Watertown. and pur-
chased some farm machinery.--Th
recent cold weather is causing folks
here to renew their supply of fuel.
u. H. Wickersham shipped two
veal calves last week via the Fred
Hammond truck, to the GAINESVILLE
market.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-17
LETTER FROM ROBT. McINTURF

Dear Folks:-.Well, here / am in
the desert. We got off the train
last night at 10:30. That is Yuma,
Arizona instead of California. We
got in our trucks and rode into
California, so right now we are in
California, and right in where Cal
ifornia, Arizona and New Mexico
join, and OH is it ever hot here
can look east and west and just look
Off into space, but north and south
there are mountains. There IS
nothing growing here but a few
sage, and cactus. We will sleep in
squad tents while we are here. Each
tent holds around six men, We
are about 140 miles from Camr
Young, but think we will maneuver
on out that way later. / have beer
having boil on my lower lip It
keeps getting sorer, but I never
went to doctor until after got on
the train. My face has been swol-
len up and all my teeth aching, but
there is doctor On the train, and /
have been going to him three times
a day. The swelling is almost gone.
Somewhere in Arizona, Monday
morning, 9:15, Nov 30:-I have so
much to write about that / thought
had better start it now, and fin
ish it when | get to camp. Since I
started writing this, We have arriv-
ed in Tucson, Arizona. Right now
we are sitting in the station This
is pretty nice looking town, lay
ing right at the foot of some
We left Fort Wood
afternoon at O'Clock;
came through Springfield, Mo-, Tul-
sd, Oklahoma, Friday noon. Enter
ed the state of Texas, Friday eve
ming, passed through Dallas that
night around midnight; passed
Austin capitol of Texas, !
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-17

Saturday morning, and Saturday
noon we ate dinner while passing
through San Antonio. That is some
town. Passed through Del Rica
that night. Sunday morning when
we got up we were in the middle
Of Texas. We rode all day yesterday
and never saw anything but prairies,
mountains, desert and everything
imaginable, seeing nothing growing
but cactus, sage and mesquite;
but there was lot Of cattle and
horses grazing on that stuff, and be-
lieve it or not they were fat. Some
of the cattle were Texas Long
Horns, but most of them were White
Face. They were fat But finally
we did get into the town of Ell Paso.
That is nice town too. We came
through Fort Worth last night
about midnight, but didn't get to
see much of it.
We are riding on Pullman cars,
having good beds to sleep in, and
sleep upstairs and the red headed
corporal and another fellow down
below. The corporal has radio SO
we enjoy it quite a bit. We have
to get up every morning at 6:15.
We have been having good eats.
There are about 20 Pullman cars on
this train, and 21 fiat cars which
carry our trucks. We travelled by
train 2,140 miles, from Fort Wood
to Yuma, Arizona.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-17
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AT
TRINITY CHURCH

On Sunday evening, Dec. 20, at
T., the beautiful Christmas pageant,
"The Nativity" as arranged by
Rosamond Kimball, will be present
ed by Trinity Methodist church.
This is an especially beautiful por-
trayal of the Christmas Spirit as
revealed through the Scripture and
illustrated by a group Of people in
costume. The junior and senior
choirs will furnish the music which
is appropriately arranged through
out the pageant. Many Of the fin
est Christmas carols are in this
group. The pageant is being di-
rected by Miss Doris Widener, with
the choirs ably directed by Miss
Mary Louise Dye and Mr.. Harry
Betz. The public is cordially invit-
ed to this service Please notice the
early hour (7:00). 1t is especially
desirable that small children see
this portrayal of the Coming of
Jesus to the Earth. The early hour
will make this possible. As is GUS
tomary in our church, a free-will
Offering will be taken to 60 for the
support OF children and aged in the
Berea children's home, and the
home for the aged, at Myria.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-17
Stockport

Mrs. Chester Mendenhall, of
Newark, was a recent visitor of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Henery.
Mrs. e. F. Finley and daughters
Judy and Martha of Newark, visited
here Saturday with friends
w. S. C. S. of the Methodist church
met this past Tuesday evening at
the ]. A. Simpson home. The de-
votionals were by Miss Mary Simp-
son, and in the absence of the regu-
lar leader, the program was pre-
sented by Miss Lillian Thompson.--
Miss Marjorie Mott, Of Philo, visit
ed Sunday with her aunts, Misses
Mona and Velma Mott Mrs. Anna
Dixon spent the week end with Mrs.
Wilbur Morris, and called on
friends. She was enroute to Utica,
where she resides Week end visit
ors of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Patter-
son, were their children, Pfc. Roy
Patterson and friend Miss Mary
Schanseil, and Mr.. and Mrs. Jay
Patterson and daughter Kay. Pfc.
Roy Patterson, who has been attend
ing q school at Akron, has returned
to Camp Carson, Colo, where he
had been in training previous to
coming to Akron.--The Christmas
meeting Of the Tuesday Mite Cir
Gle which was held at the home Of
Mrs. J. A. Simpson, was largely at
tended. The business meeting was
conducted by the president, Mrs.
May Spencer. A very interesting
devotional service was conducted by
Miss Lillian Thompson. Mrs. n. W..
White gave the Christmas story;
Mrs. C. M. Newberry read a poem,
and Mrs. N. H. Hawkins presented
the Christmas carols. The home
was decorated in the yuletide col
ors, and gifts were found under the
Christmas tree for each secret sis
ter. Mrs. Simpson was assisted by
her daughter, Miss Mary, and Mrs.
May Spencer. Officers for the COM
ing year are: President, Mrs. J. l..
Henery; vice president, Mrs. w. B.
Wallace; sec'y, Mrs. G. G. Stone
burner; treas, Mrs. F. A. Matthew's;
building fund treasurer, Miss Lii
liam Thompson. The Circle will
have q pot luck for the January
meeting at the home Of Mrs. w. B.
Wallace.--Mrs. Howard Leasure is
very Ill, suffering with pneumonia.
She Is being cared for by her
daughter, Mrs. Bryan Medley.--Mr
Bonnie Buss of Orrville Is the
guest of her grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Matthews.--Mr.a and Mrs.
Fred Rollison and daughter Rosalie,
Of Columbus, were guests over Sun
day Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Henery.--
Mrs. Emma Henery. who has been
living here In the Br0omhall cot
tage, has gone to spend the winter
with her daughter. Mrs. Hazel
Brown, near Chesterhill. --Frank
r. Faires is recovering from third
operation since being inducted into
the army. He Is located at Fort
Bragg, N. C.--Mrs. L. r. Pierpoini
entertained Monday night with q
birthday surprise party for her son
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-17

Dick, who celebrated his 14th birth
day. The guests were seven boys.
Refreshments were served Mrs.
Wilbur Morris sentertained IA boy
Tuesday night in honor of her son
Jimmie's sixth birthday. Refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Morris.
--R. w. Dewitt returned Monday to
Cairo, w. Va, after spending the
week end at his home Miss Mar
tha Maynard, who has been quite
i'll, is slightly improved Mr.. and
Mrs. Reed Brookover have received
word from their daughter, Lieuten-
ant Ella L. Brookover, r. NJ, who
is nurse now stationed in Egypt.
1t. Brookover writes her parents
that everything is very beautiful
there at this time. She did not like
the desert, but thought the Suez
canal very pretty. She attended
dinner in honor of American nurses
and met a countess from Holland.
She plans to spend Christmas, in
Bethlehem. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Offenberger and family of Lowell
visited Saturday with her mother,
Mrs. Philomena Schaad. The
Friendly Sunday school class of the
Methodist church will hold their
Christmas meeting at the G.. C.
Stoneburner home. Supt. and Mrs.
Carl Fell will assist. An exchange
Of gifts will be enjoyed Mr.. and
Mrs. Stull Keyhoe, of GAINESVILLE,
are announcing the birth Of a son,
born Saturday. Mrs. Keyhoe, for
merly Miss Mary Lochary, at one
time resided here. Mr.. and Mrs
Virgil Lochary are the child's
grandparents Rev. John L. Land
sittel attended the ministerial meet
ing held at McCOnnelsville, Monday
The next meeting will be held at
this place. John Landsittel
returned Tuesday from a several
days visit with relatives in Zanes-
vile.
o. e. S. Notice
Webb Chapter, No. 337, o. E. s.,
Will meet in regular session this
Thursday night Installation of Off
GERS will follow the regular order
of business. Light refreshments
will be served.-Nannie Cheadle,
w. M; Besse Mercer, Sec'y.
Breaks Arm
Misses Mona and Velma Mott re-
ceived word Monday that their aunt,
Mrs. Clara Hook, had fallen and
fractured her arm in very painful
She makes her home with |
her daughter, Mrs. Marie Donovan, !
Of Cleveland. /
At The Methodist Church
Next Sunday evening, Dec. 20, a |
Christmas program will be given by |
The Girl Reserves, under the direc-
lion of Miss Margaret Hoch. The |
program will start at 7:3O and |
probably will last an hour or more. !
Sunday morning in connection with |
Sunday school, short program by |
The younger children. The White |
Gift Christmas offering will be TAX
IN at both services. Come out for |
,hese services at the Methodist |
church and encourage the young |
people by your presence.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-12-17
East Bloom,

Sgt. Roy Huffman of Richmond,
Va, army air base, and wife, of
GAINESVILLE, and Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Huffman of the Avondale home,
were Saturday afternoon callers at
y. C. Stewards. Sgt. Huffman was
home on five day furlough.
and Mrs. Charles Ross( of Athens,
are staying on their farm here for
the present--The PTA meeting was
held at Tunnel Hill, Friday evening.
A program was given Miss Kath-
crime Drake, of McConnelsville,
spent the week end with Erma
Stewart. Mrs. Alice Clifford return
ed last week from GAINESVILLE, where
she had been taking care of Mrs.
Geo. Clifford, and little daughter
Eldon Greer, of o. S. u, will be
home this week to spend the
Christmas vacation.
Cow Killed BY Hunters
H. H. Greer lost a valuable
young COW last week. Her death
was caused by being shot by hunt
ers, some of the shot entering the
spine.