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The Keesler field news., 1942-05-20
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
POST THEATRES. Nos ] and 2-stn
This Our Life" Bette Duvin. Olivia
do Havilland. George Brent
INFORMAL DANCE-uSO Club, 7:30
D. In
GAME ROOM AND SQUARE DANCE
Hack hay Community House. 0 10
b. ~.
DANCE Harrison Courts Community
Center. 8 ~ y. m
THURSDAY, MAY u
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-16
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III H ALLEN Eppf:s ~~7 4sar~ g.

hot, uos n~,avino , o,e.riohs stand
IN .o,..n
"Ob Iord" ebe soid half aIoud.
"om 7 in q messw
sbs ovan tbougbt ~ calling Je-
,o,,a co.,, Ioroo,a nod tho fnest
cor IN A~rdonda1e a oar that would
oet her 70 her dastioation in no
fine AT al, if Jerome ,vonld LET her
nave the oas Rut Of course he
wouldn't. Jerome was 50 terribly.
terribly careful about everything
like speeding. spending money.
making love. Besides, he was one
of the people she wanted to avoid.
He would ask a million questions.
give her unWanted advice, and
probably end up by urging her 20
marry him right away, now that
that ajmless young upstart Fred
Mayhew was out of the way. She
could fairly hear him describing
Fred in lust those words. No, Je-
rome was out-along with the men
of her own generation.
She sat down the Suitcase with
a drIl thud. and if fell omen. A
number Of articles tun,bred ont
sjmnIe clothino for wear in the
country. a loaf of bread TO eat with
some of the canned foods which she
knew were IN the farmhouse pan
try. some dainty undies-"Which
naioht baz,a haer ro,t Of NV troi,s-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-16
NOTICE OF SALE.

Pursuant to an order r-~t4p: by tAa
Clerk OF the Superior Cont If Fance
County. North Carolina, - Tie .>3e-
cial Proceeding dockctej II he Of
flee Of the said Clerk efttIrd b.
}. Thof0as, Admr. OF the E.ytate Of
Cyru5 Thomas, deceased, vs. Elizabeth
b. J. Thomas and wife, Eel
Thomas, Susie T. Brame and
husband. Hubert Brame. Willie Ann
IIargrovc, widow. Caroline Jones dli
husband. Primus Jones, ida o. Davis.
widow, Mary Bullock and husband,
John H. Bullock, ST.. and Roberta
Dickerson and - Dickcr~on, her
husband,' and by the authority Of
the said order, the undersigned Com
missioner viii offer for sale Al pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder, for
cab, at the Courthouse door II Hen
derson, North Carolina, Il y o'clock,
Noon, on Monday, June %, 1912, the
following described real estate:
l.. Begin at a Hickory corner IN
the Virginia and North Carolina
State line, in Tarry's line: run thence
S 7 II w $50 chains to > small
Poplars corner on j. T. StarEa and
j. i. Henderson; thence > , " f2.79
chains to a 4 popIars corner; }aene
n 80 " ll.5O chains 10 stake COZ
ner. Col. H~arsroNe'S line: thence \
3 IL f 81 chains TO a "hlte o2E
corner on said line: thence ) &c -
+ Is chains TO the first station, con-
tanning Il IL acres tWhlch thtIuoe5
20 acres alrc2dy oWhcd by saio
Cyrus Thomas). Reference Is mace
10 deeds recorded IN Book -, page
1913, and Book -. page 80, m tht
office of the Register OF I)tedr Of
Vance County.
2. Tract of about 7 acres, more ~
less, known as the Sally JoIner
place. adjoining lands OF cyrus
Thomas ON the East, Charlie fiaf,
grove on the South and IVES, d'lt
Grandson Boyd on the Wts' ana
North, same being the land inherit
ed by Thomas JOINER and Yves ae-
ward from SAID Sally Jolhel. tt-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-16

and perhaps now was the time.
Catalosing books ought to be a nice
job for & girl who had been Tilted.
She finished her packing, Gonned
a hat, and picked up the suitcase.
She stopped in the kitchen long
enough 10 slip in some bread, a tin
Of coffee. and q few things she
knew the farmhouse pantry could
not supply. This done. she went out
through the back door, locked it
behind her. and crossed the yard to
where the Weston family car stood
"a car which had been in the fam
lily for a forgotten number of years,
and which. she thought, ought to
he relecated 10 a museum that spc-
ciallzed in antiquities.
She climbed in and slid under
the wheel. thinking how fortunate
it vas that Aunt Martha had de-
cided to save gas and 60 to the
meeting i'll Miss Aggie's sedan. She
pressed her foot down upon the
starter. Well, here l go, Dian Yves
ten, running away from gossip and
questions, Dian Weston, going off
by herself to see what she could do
about the years to come!
But nothing happened. The m
CINE did not respond stubborn, like
Aunt Martha. that's what It was.
She pressed the starter again and
80.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-16
CHAPTER TWO

Nor THAT dams heart was
breaking because Fred was going
20 marry another. She didn't really
think Il was. But she was humili-
ated and mad. And she wanted to
get away. I'm probably silly and
a coward she told herself. but
l can't stay here another day, and
have Aunt Martha looking at me
il that pitying way of hers If
only she could go somewhere away
from Aunt Martha. and questions.
and curious looks. If only she could
find a quiet spot way off ONE
where, and there
The farm, That was Just the
place for her, Out there, p~uttering
around. looking over the things her
Grandfather Weston had left her,
she might be able TO think things
Out, plan some sort of future for
herself. She leaped to her feet, ran
into the house and UP the stairs.
Up in her room, she quickly
fol a.. began stufnnS
lh!n2s INTO IT excited, eyes shll-
ing myers lying ne farm! How
wonderful. That place where she
. .Ia o 49,, 80. r''e', sue Ma1 d ~.
We SsiLo"t - s''S N'.n "eI
go ,.,,lJh' ,'',u .'ae ~. al" ~
for,at ~ ~" 80 w. ~ ,DNe h..
tI,rsn, - :, s' ~, ''. ,ud '''r I, NIa,,t hst
o 9.'t'+ ~ - .'.4 ;aU ss,,' 'It
We vo~s ,rIr al,+ +horn -. .ha
.borah' u.'S o,', VIZ w., N.Y. Sn5
+in,a7 -. t to}' 49, ~"
Wv 49, - nv 81 :, u a.." !elt
$3.50 wy - '0 'U0'e "'''
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-16
SN NOpSIS

DIAN WESTON. attractive A~rdcudale
sirl. IS gilt"d. and her aunt.
MISS MARTHA WESTON. tries to
persuade her TO marry
JEROME CARR. q Local banker. Dian
claims That II would be more appyo-
IllI,e tou h1r aunt e marry him.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-16

Gov. Herbert II. Lehman of New York, Vice President Henry A. Wal
lace, hmg George II of Greece, and Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia of
New York City, arr shown on the reviewing stand as the vanguard Of
the great New York at War" parade, swung by them. 1t is estimated
that more than 100000 took an active part in the parade while about
1,oO0,0OO damned the sidewalks to witness the greatest demonstration
of military might and civilian preparedness.
Central Prss)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-06-16
S.iTIO\AL LEAGUE

New York 6, Pittsburgh 2.
Chicago s, Brooklyn 0.
The Nome nugget., 1942-03-30
Wants Estimate Certain Raw Materials Needed In Mining Operations

The following telegram was received by the Nome Territorial A s s y Office from B, D. Stewart, Emer- gency Coordinator of Min es:
 Answering inquiries re- ceived here re data requir- ed to be sent to Acting Gov ernor Bartlett by gold op- orators reference their in- dividual requirements for coming year, following is statement by WIPE admin istrator of Mines Nelson:
 What is needed primar- fly is an estimate of certain raw materials which the in dustry will use for equip ment, maintenance, repairs and supplies. You should furnish a complete list of raw materials when bought as raw materials. However we wish you also to list as units those fabricated parts or assemblies which you will need in 1922. giving number of units, kind, type and size. The mounts of raw materials contained in the fabricated parts and as- semblies which you list will be figured in my of- flee" "
The Nome nugget., 1942-03-30
SUNDAY SPORTS
 DRAW BIG CROWD

The sports event yesterday drew large crowd.
 In the mems combination dog race Charley Fagerstrom with Miss Mae Walton won first place: Sam Mogg with Mrs. Zelda Bou- langer second place; and John Norbert with John Ireton third place. Six teams competed in the event.
 Charley Fagerstrom with Miss kuhlman as driver won first in the Women's race; Sam Mogg with driver Mrs. Boulanger sec ond piece; and John Norbert with driver Nellie Pickel placed third.
 A special dog race run on a bet between Mrs. Frank Whaley and Loren Leech resulted in the fair sex being victorous.
 Soldier Hazard was the win ner of the ski race over six other entries.
 The only entry in the child ren's race was Brownie Whaley with Billy Waldhelm and Eileen SeidenVerg in the sled drawn by three dogs. They made good time around their allotted course and were awarded the ten show tick cts which were the prizes for the event.
The Nome nugget., 1942-03-30
AIRWAYS NEWS

A PAA Electra arrived Nome yesterday from Fair banks with the following passengers: Ernest Buck master, Luther Dunbar, Mrs. Geo. s. Maynard, and one other.
 Passengers on the outgo- ing trip were: MT. and Mrs. A. Ben Shallit, Fred Bar nofsky, Fred Slime, Her bert Johnson, Ray Day, and Col Lindsay.
The Nome nugget., 1942-03-30
NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Municipal and School Board election will be held on Tuesday, April 7th, 1942, at City Hall, Nome, Alaska, for the purpose of electing the fol- lowing officers viz:
 Mayor; three members of the Common Council; City Treasur- CT; City Attorney; City Clerk and a member of the School Board.
 Polls will open at 8 am. and close at 6 p. m.
 M J. Walsh, City Clerk.
The Nome nugget., 1942-03-30
4 Dredges Start In Fair banks-ThaWers Busy

Four dredges of the U. s. s. R. and M. Go have started digging for the sea- son now beginning, J. E. Hopkins, manager announc ed on March 26th.
 The dredges in operation are No. 2 and No. 8, both on Goldstream; No. 3 on Chatanika, and No. 6 on Ester.
 A thaw-drilling crew is also at work at Chatanika.
 Resumption of o t h e r work by the company is awaiting normal progress of spring weather, MT. Hop kins declared.
 The local dredges of the U.S.S.R. & M. Co. are ex- pected to start operation at the usual time, about.April 25 or May 1st.
The Nome nugget., 1942-03-30
WIEN AIRLINES

Mar 28 Pilot Paine made a trip to Bluff with freight.
 Pilot Rudy Billberg returned to Nome from Fairbanks with a load of express
 Mar 29-Pilot Paine made a trip to Mountain Village via Un- alakleet, returning to Nome via Moses Point.
 Trips are scheduled for Fair banks, Haycock, Kotzebue and points in the Kougarok.
The Nome nugget., 1942-03-30
March 3Oth

Today, March 30th, is the 75th anniversary of the signing of the treaty of pur chase of the Territory of Alaska from Russia. The treaty was signed by Rus sian Baron de Stoecke and Secretary of State William H. Seward. The anniver- sary is observed as Sew ards Day.
The Nome nugget., 1942-03-30
MIROW AIR SERVICE

Pilot Hager made two trips to White Mountain Saturday.
 Sunday - Pilot Mckenzie left for Anchorage with Gus Barks as a passenger for Moses Point. He is due back in Nome Tuesday.
The Nome nugget., 1942-03-30

Fred Barnofsky an d Fred Slime, two old timers of this section, were pas sengerS yesterday aboard the PAA plane enroute to the Pioneer Home at Sitka.
The Nome nugget., 1942-03-30

Ladies Aid Food Sale will be held Saturday, April 3rd, at Lehmann's Store.
The Nome nugget., 1942-03-30

Fresh shipment Since Fish from Kotzebue at Polet's.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03
Bank of Ocean City
Vital To Community

Indispensable to this region as &
vital factor in the sterilization of To-
cal business, civic and industrial en-
terprises, the Bank of Ocean City
Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, is
highly regarded throughout the area
for the complete banking service il
offers its large, appreciative ellen
tele.
Established in 1916, the bank has
continued to expand it's services in
keeping with the growth of the com
munity and is today widely acclaimed
as the criterion of financial opera
ton The officers of the institution
are Levin D. Lynch, President; w.
Thomas Elliott, Vice-President; Frank
Truitt, Cashier; and Irma K. Mum
ford, Assistant Cashier. The sound,
sagacious administration of these Of
ficials has brought about the con-
tinued success and growth of the in
stitution.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03

The present new diner was built in
September, 1941 by the Silky City
Diner Company, and is widely noted
as one of the most modern and beau
tiful of its kind in the entire area.
Adequate dining facilities for Al peo-
pie are available at the Diner. which
features delicious platters, full course
dinners and sandwiches. A fine pa
tronage from over a wide area is at
tracted to the establishment, which
offers gainful employment to eight
people from the local area.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03
Laud Farmers And
Merchants Garage

In an accounting Of the forward
march Of local business enterprises,
mention must necessarily be made of
the Farmers and Merchants Garage,
Willow Street, Pocomoke City, which
has been widely acclaimed as the cri-
terion of successful operation. The
enterprise was established here many
years ago, and is widely noted as a
pioneer firm of it's kind in this region.
j. Scott Porter, proprietor, has been
supervising the activities of the firm
for the past 20 years.
This model, completely-equipped
enterprise features expert motor
work, in addition to ignition, body
and fender work done by experienced
mechanics. Seven employees assist
Mr. Porter in the successful opera
ton of the business, which caters to a
large, appreciative motor clientele
from over a wide surrounding area.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03
0. w. Christy Leading
Barrel Manufactures

Achieving unusual success due to q
continued policy of honest dealing and
reliable service, the firm of o. w
Christy, Broad Street, Crisfield, Md.
has been acclaimed as the leading
business of its kind in the area. Mr.
Christy has been associated with this
enterprise since its establishment
four years ago, and assumed sole pro-
prietorship one year ago.
Utilizing it's adequate facilities for
the manufacture of barrels and crab
boxes, the enterprise serves the sea
food industry throughout Worcester
and Somerset Counties. Two local
people are employed by Mr.. Christy,
who is presently buying all the scrap
rubber he can get and is donating it
to the o. P. M. Local residents re-
gard Mr.. Christy as one of the COM
munity's outstanding civic and bust
ness leaders.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03
Soft Crab Express, Inc. Acclaimed

Reliability of service and friendly
dealing are necessary adjuncts to the
success of any business, and the rec
ognition of these principles, has won
the acclaim of local residents for the
Soft Crab Express, Inc, Jersey Sec
ton, Crisfield. Established 10 years
ago, the activities Of this progressive
enterprise are under the capable sup
ervision Of L. E. Die, President.
The firm is devoted to the hauling
of soft crabs consigned to the Fulton
Market in New York, from the en-
tire Eastern Shore area, as far south
as Cape Charles. The company of
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03
c. P. Cropper Fish Co.
Distributes Widely

An outstanding example of success
and growth due to reliability and
proper business administration, the
C. P. Chopper Fish Company, S.
Division Street and Harbor Road,
Ocean City, justly merits the full ac-
cord and esteem of the community.
The business, which was established
30 years ago, is under the personal
supervision of Clifford P. Cropper,
proprietor and founder.
The enterprise is actively engaged
in catching fish of all kinds, which
are distributed and sold wholesale
only. Shipment of the fish is made
by the firm to Boston and other
points. Twenty-Five people from the
local area find gainful employment in
the successful operation of the bust
ness, which is widely noted as the
criterion of successful operation in
this region.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03
N. r. CouLb0urn Deals
In Fine Sea Food

In the forefront of the Who's Who
in commercial leadership in this area,
the sea food firm of N. R. Coulbourn,
Back Street, Crisfield, Md, has made
traditions Of honest values and ethi-
cal dealing to its large, appreciative
patronage Established quarter of
a century ago, the business has grown
and prospered under the able guidance
of it's proprietor, Nelson R. Coul-
bourn.
The firm specializes in crabs, soft
shell crabs, and crab meat, and
also handles oysters, shrimp and
scallops. Forty five people from
the local area are employed by
the firm regularly, while during
the peak of the season, many more
find gainful employment in the oper-
alton of the business, which makes
distribution of the seafood through
out the entire United States.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03
Johnson Meat
Products Plant Fine

An important contributor to the
progress and stability of the sur
rounding region, the firm of Johnson
Meat Products, River Road, Pocomoke
City, justly merits the high esteem
with which it is regarded throughout
the area. The firm, which was estab-
lished in 1918, is under the progress
sive administration of George Bounds,
who officiates in the capacity of Sec
rotary Treasurer and General Man
ager.
This noteworthy enterprise centers
its activity around the manufacture
of fine quality pork products, includ-
ing smokes and bolognas. Operating
a modern, sanitary plant, the firm
has won wide acclaim by authorities
in the field, for its progressive
methods of operation. Twenty-Five
people from the local area assist in
the successful operation of the bust
ness.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03
Pilchard Bros. Co. Aids Farmers

Pilchard, Clayton H. Pilchard, and
Maurice w. Pilchard.
The company features a complete
stock of noted farm implements, in
Guiding the Allis-Chalmers and New
Idea Farm Implements and tractors
A vital aid to local farmers in main
tanning about production, the firm
also offers a complete repair service
on farm machinery. The enterprise
extends its scope of activities to a
large, appreciative patronage through
out the Eastern Shore.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03
PauL's Cleaners
SerUe Area Well

Hailed as one of the outstanding To-
cal opponents of new and modern
methods of dry cleaning clothing,
Pauls Cleaners, Wicomico Street
Ocean City, has established an ex-
cellent record of fine service to a
large, appreciative clientele. Estab-
lished three years ago, the enterprise
is under the personal supervision of
Paul Venable, who brings to the bus
mess a lifetime of experience in the
field.
scientific methods, features cleaning
and dyeing of all garments, in addi-
ton to the cleaning and blocking of
hats. Three people assist Mr.. Ven
able in the successful operation of
the business, which utilizes the serv-
ices of two trucks in covering radius
of 40 miles.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03

bury, where the main office is now
located.
I. j. Webb ST., and his son, J.
Edward Webb own the business and
operate the office and plant at Sails
bury, while another son, Jefferson
Webb, officiates in the capacity OF
Manager of the Crisfield branch
Eighty people are employed by the
firm, which features a complete line
of fresh meat and it's by-products
distribution of which is made from
Wilmington to Cape Charles.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03

Notable throughout this region as
q leading contributor of fine feeds,
the firm of Blue Ridge Feeds, S.
Main Street, Chincoteague, has estab-
lished an enviable reputation through
the consistent maintenance of its ira
ditionally honest and ethical policies.
The firm, which was established here
six years ago, is under the able guild
ance Of Denny Collins, proprietor,
who has had 10 years of valuable ex-
perience in the field.
The enterprise features a complete
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03
ViIla-NOVa Cottages Area FaVOrite

A pleasant, home like atmosphere
always prevails at the establishment,
which features 20 we'll equipped cab
ms with all modern conveniences
Adequate seating facilities for 300
people are available at the cafe, which
offers the finest home cooked meals
and utilizes a 20 foot bar serving wine
and beer. The VILLAIN family arrived
here from Philadelphia 10 years ago
and established a department store
in Ocean City, later transferring their
activities to Berlin, where they now
operate the l. VILLAIN and Sons De-
partment Store.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03

fers superior service in the deliv-
cry of the crabs, delivering them in
the shortest possible time, conse-
quently assisting the consumer and
the producer One truckload feeds
about 10000 people, thereby aleviat-
ing the demand on other food com
modities that may be needed for de-
Tense. Four trucks are utilized in the
operation of the business. Mr.. Die
also owns and operates an establish
ment on Broad Street, where he manu-
features a complete line of packages
and barrels for the packing of per-
ishable sea foods.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03
ENGLISH DINER POPULAR RENDEZVOUS

Where the welcome mat is always
in evidence and a spirit of friendli-
ness prevails, an appreciative patron
age is certain to be found, and this
fact is doubly true of the English
Diner, Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City,
which has gained the high regard and
esteem of local residents through the
fine quality of its food and excellence
of it's service. Established about four
years ago, the enterprise is under the
capable direction of Arthur English,
genial host and proprietor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03

Bringing to this section the inher-
ent traditions of fine service and sin
cere hospitality the Villa-Nova Cot
tages, West Ocean City, continue to
operate under the same progressive
principles which have so largely con-
tributed to their sustained growth and
success. Established two years ago
on Decoration Day, this model enter
prise is under the able management
of Mr.Ignazio Villain, his wife, Mrs.
Connie VILLAIN, and their children,
Angelo, Samuel, Frank and Rose
Anna.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03

Acclaimed by local civic leaders as
the unofficial host to all distinguish
ed visitors to this region, the Lark
ford Hotel, Broadwalk, between
Eighth and Ninth Streets, Ocean City,
is regarded as one of the finest hostel
ries in the area. Established II years
ago, the hotel is under the progress
sive administration of Mrs. M. B..
Quillin owner and manager.
Catering to large, appreciative
clientele of discriminating people, the
establishment has comfortable ac-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03
Davis And Lynch Fish Co. Ethical

Unchallenged in this region as one
of the leading firms in its field, the
Davis and Lynch Fish Company,
Harbor Road, Ocean City, has been
major factor in the growth and
progress of the community. Estab-
lished in 1898, the enterprise is under
the able guidance Of Edwin Davis and
Levin Lynch, partners. Mr.. Lynch
has had approximately 80 years of
practical experience in the field.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-03
Chas. D. BriddelI Inc. Esteemed

corporated in 1926. Presently super
vising the activities of the enterprise
are: Charles D. Briddell Jr., Presi-
dent; Thomas Briddell, Vice-Presi-
dent; Willis Briddell, Treasurer; and
Evelyne Andrews, in charge of Priori-
ty and Purchasing. The firm, which
was formerly devoted to the manu-
facture of sea food tools, is presently
assisting the national war effort by
producing mostly items for defense.
One hundred local people find gain
full employment in the successful
operation of the business.