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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-12
Missionaries Knew War With
Japan Was Eventually
Church Now Trying to Save Results
Of Eiehty-Five Yeors' Work
By GUY EMERY SIMPLER, Jr.
Religious News Service Writer

NEW YORK-Churchmen are asking whether the war III
the Far East will the end of So of effort to pro-
mote Christianity.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-12

About the only thing some SER
mons lack is an earnest appeal
for sinners to forsske their sinful
WAYS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-12

Some churches are falling inst
because they have never located
their real enemy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-12

Church Attendance Durinq
War is Topic Debated by
Various Religious Leaders


DR. Ross W. Sanderson executive secretary Of the Council
Of Churches of Buffalo and Erie County Y reported this
week that church attendance is definitely the increase
due to the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-12

The effect Of the war upon the
British churches il also making
American religious leaders eau
tious about predicting the direc-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-31

These things went on evening after even
ing until the little place became locally as
famous as the home of the Dionnes far away
in Ontario. So many came to visit the ghost
shrine that the Canadian Mounted Police had
to send a man to handle the traffic.
BY day and night the house was examined
for secret wires rods. or anything else that
might account for the phenomenon.
Most of the visitors went away convinced
that something supernatural was going on
there and yet, somewhat ashamed of their
conviction because the manifestations were
all silly.
If a white figure had glded majestically
though the room announcing that 1T was
julius Caesar. an Indian chief or someone's
dead grandmother. IL might at least have
made some sense But this childish tossing
around of things was preposterous No ghost
would ever come back from the grave Just to
clown like that.
But that is where they were all wrong.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-31

scraping sound on a shelf attracted all eyes
TO small but ghostly-whte thing which
could be seen moving from one end to the
other.
Flashlights concentrated on it but the
dirninutve spook. instead of vanishing, turned
into milk bottle, with no clue as TO what
had made IL move.
shade ran up with snap and, when that
had been pulled down. table turned over
with a crash that made everyone jump.
There was a squeak as the drawer con-
tanning the silver opened of its own accord
followed by a rattle of the silver within. and
then small objects were seen floating around
in the air AS often as light was turned on
the floating objects, they dropped TO the floor
and were found to be ordinary knives, forks
and spoons.
The next period of quiet and darkness was
interrupted by dinner pail jumping from its
hook on the wall and landing on the floor ten
feet away. II was standing upright and still
skdding a little when the lights
caught il
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-31

potergeist may be the most unghostlike ghost
ever heard of, but he happens to be the best
authenticated in the world and, in spite of his
unseemly antics, about the only one for whom
really-scentific Investigators have any
respect.
Poltergeists never haunt ancient ruins nor
empty houses. They do not claim to be spirits
of maiden suicides nor murderers who
neglected to repent, nor do they intrude upon
homes where live only the elderly and quiet.
The one essential to attract poltergeist
is the presence of a girl just around her early
teens, though occasionally a boy at that age
will do
The little Bible Hill house had just what
it takes to win one Of these playful spooks
Besides Mrs. Langille, there Is her son Arnold
who is 10 and therefore too old for such
spiritual buffoonery; hor sister, Mrs Rachel
Hull and last, but most important, Rachels
daughter, June, aged twelve
Most any psychic investigator would say
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-31

Take June away and
the poltergeist will
follow as sure as the
lamb followed Mary"
This does not mean
that the young girls
involved are suspected
Of perpetrating trick
cry on their elders and
betters. Rather, it is
believed that some
youngsters, m ostly
girls, have at a certain
age, unconscious power
to "levitate" objects.
This power, which
they seem to lose In a
few years, is not neces-
sarily supernatural. It
may be an entirely
natural one, though at
present, not understood
at all.
One evening came
reporters and photog-
raphers with cameras
and dazzling flash
blubs. The poltergeist
went through his usual
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-31

across the floor, with no feet IN them.
Mrs. Lucy Langille. of Bible Hill, Truro
Nova Scotia, has always borne high repu-
tatien for trHthfuness and sobriety, but when
she told that TO her best friends. even they
couldn't swallow it She must be seeing
things" they said.
"AIl right" Lucy told them. come over to
my house tonight and you'll sec en-. too"
They went-fu Of suspicion and with
flashlights ready, looking for tricks.
These Nova Scotians are hard-headcd
though mostly religious people. They be-
leve in the devil hut If he appeared 20 them
they would probably give his tail and horns
few good yanks before taking him seriously
The scoffers placed themselves in strategic
positions TO detect any monkey business and
then saw things happen that even monkey
could not have peTetratcd
Bible Hill is a residential section OF
Truro, Nova Scotia's main railroad junction
Nearly all it's houses. built by the ancestors OF
the present inhabitants, are old and big
enough to warrant a ghost but they never
have had one, nor a crime on Bible Hill.
The Langille home with no traditions, In
comparatively new and so small that spirit
would have no hiding place from which TO
emerge with fitting dignity.
Yet II seems to be haunted by that most
undignified of all wraiths. the poltergeist
practical Joking EhoSt). Inc place mas the
one thing a poltergeist likes-a young girl
just entering her teens.
The cyncs sat in the kitchen because there
most Of the manifestations were said to occur
The lamps were turned out because ghosts,
like termites and burglars can't stand light.
few minutes of silence followed then
came a creaking sound
What's that ?" asked one of them.
It's the ghost, rocking in the other room,'
said Mrs. Langile.
With electric flashlights snapped on they
all rushed in 10 find empty chair rocking
vigorously in an empty room, as II someone
had left it in hurry. But how did he leave
All windows were closed and the only exit was
into the kitchen.
But these amateur investigators knew
thing or two.
Somebody has made it rock by pulling
black thread or horsehairs tied together, from
a hole in the wall. Look for a thread" they
said.
Careful inspection brought to light nothing
of the kind. but that did not upset them. They
SUSPECTED that the person who was doing 1t
had looped the thread around the rocker and
when he heard them coming, let 90 of one
end and pulled the rest of it out Of sight. So
they stood in circle around the chair, put out
their flashlights and dared the ghost to rock
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-31

Jnc CfdlT dbdlhs
And that is exactly what he
obliNNgly did.
antly the lights went on.
but nothing could be found to
account for it.
The Investigators had run
out Of ideas when young
radio man suggested it might
be done by an electromagnetic
under the floor, if the chair had
iron in 1t.
Examination showed the
chair innocent of all metal and,
10 further confound them, the
rocker rocked just as actively
in other parts of the room. AT
this. even the practical-minded
radio man gave up.
The group returned to the
kitchen, inviting the ghost to
Join them and he accepted.
Hardly were they seated than a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-31

One Night Whistling Sounds We're Fvx-
lowed by Thuds, and the Lights Revealed
Knife and Fork Quivering in the Wall
Uncomfortably Close to the Head
of One of the Investigators.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-31

One Of the Most Famous Cases
Of These Playful Poltergeists"
Was That of Little Bertha
Marie Sybert, Who Started
Her Bed Bouncing by Reciting
a Made-Up Spell" But Didn't
Know the Words to Make
Ii Stop.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-31
Nova Sco+io's Play
full Spook Rocks
c h airs. Throw S
Knives and Forks,
Picks Up FIo+irons
and 1eors Down Per-
tifions-Wifh Proc.
fieaIIy the Whole
Town Enjoying
the Show

HALIFAX. Nova Scotia.
fElUST then we saw the closet door slowly
open and a pair of shoes walk out
across the floor, with no feet in them"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-10-01
Speed Limit For
Duration Fixed
At Thirty-Five
Nationwide Gasoline Rationing
Scheduled for About Nov. -

Thirty-five miles an hour was
ordered officially last Saturday as the
wartime speed limit for all rubber
tired vehicles in this country.
Moreover, after nationwide gaso-
line rationing goes into effect about
November D with a basic ration of
slightly under four gallons a week
tires on all cars will have to be sub
mitted to an inspection every sixty
days by OPA representatives.
Both measures We're decided upon
to save tires by making sure they are
used carefully, and both were in ac-
cord with recommendation Of the
Baruch committee
The announcement of the nation
wide thirty-five-mile speed limit was
made by Joseph B. Eastman. director
of defense transportation, and the
new provisions in the gasoline ration
ing plan were disclosed by Leon
Henderson, price administrator. The
speed limit order becomes effective
today for all vehicles except busses
and trucks operated by common car
riers in scheduled regular-route serv-
ice They have until October Is.
Enforcement of these regulations
will be up to state authorities.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-10-01
Red Cross Continues
Sewing Projects

The Red Cross headquarters, in the
First National Bank building, will be
open again every Thursday afternoon
from two to five o'clock, it has been
announced, when everyone interested
in serving their country in this way
will be welcome.
The 100 layettes, 1470 garments and
Sc dresses have been packed and
shipped to headquarters. Rope for
wrapping was furnished by A. d.
Naylor and Company, while James
HInebaugh donated his time in wrap
ping and moving the boxes. They were
taken to their destination by Francis
Sanders.
The workers are now completing
toddlers packs consisting of snow
suit, 2 pairs rompers, undershirts,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-10-01
Wolfe and Stuck
Selected by Jaycees

Carl Dutch" Wolfe and George
Stuck We're the names selected this
week by the Junior Chamber of Com
merce in continuing their Service
men" project.
Their names will be posted in the
three drug stores, HamilPs and Hme-
baugh's restaurant, where persons are
asked to write and give any gifts they
desire.
Dutch Wolfe is located somewhere
in Australia, while Stuck is located
with the Army Air corps somewhere
in Africa.
The Jaycees announced that the re-
Spouse to Roy burst and Robert Rice
had been the best yet. Last week the
names selected were Walter f. Daw-
son and Richard Gender.
Emeric Dusic, Jaycee, said they
were holding the package for Arthur
Lee Lewis because they were unable to
find out his address, and they would
like to have this information from
some member of his family He en-
phasized in writing this week that
the boys would get the messages
about Christmas time, so appropriate
messages and gifts for the yuletide
would be welcomed.
Fort Lewis, Washington
September %, 1912
Received your swell package last
Saturday. | wanted to write and thank
you then but Uncle Sam had other
plans.
Emeric, | can't begin to tell you
how much | appreciated hearing from
the folks back in Oakland, also for all
the fine gifts | received. 1t sure was
a big shot in the arm" to know that
Oakland is ION the BEAM" as we say
in the army.
only hope the Jaycees realize
what fine job they are doing and |
know too that all the fellows in the
service really appreciate what you are
doing. Only wish | would have time
to answer all the letters but that
would really be impossible | have
enough to last for several days.
Can't tell you much about what's
going on out here on the west coast.
They won't let me. Believe it or not
but yesterday our band played for
President Roosevelt That's about all
can say now. 1t surely was a sight
for sore eyes to see B. and O. train
50 far from home.
Thanks again for everything and |
hon, +-Ia+ j., To ~ 1.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-10-01
MI'KELDIN CRITICISES
O'CONOR FOR RUNNING
FOR A SECOND TERM

Theodore R. McKeldin declared last
night that Governor O'Conor. in run
ming for a second term, stands before
the court Of public opinion self-con-
victed Of a breach Of political faith
entered into voluntarily with the peo-
pie Of Maryland"
The Republican gubernatorial candi-
date in an address prepared for de-
livery over station VIDAL, said that
O'Conor, while running for office in
1898, made the solemn pledge that
he would serve but a single term"
Quotes O'Conor's Promise
McKeldin added that O'Conor re-
uounced all ambitions for re-elec-
ton to assure the people of Mary
land that he would have no motive
and would not attempt to build up a
political machine"
ITO prove his fair intentions" Nc
Kcldin added, che even strengthened
his pledge with the proposal of a con-
stitutional amendment which would
forbid his serving a second term. But
once safely elected to office, he per
mitted his agents, through the chan
ncIs Of machine politics, to defeat the
amendments
"This ineXcustabIe public reversal is
the final logical elimination of
series Of maneuvers and devices by
which Governor O'Conor has sought
to build up in Maryland am invincible
personal political machine.
Two-Pronged Drive
The campaign for Maryland power
by Nessrs. O'Conor and (William)
Curran Baltimore political LEADER
was represented by a two-pronged
drive. One prong is the attack upon
and intended elimination of effective
opposition from the Republican party
The other is directed toward the de-
struction of all individuals and groups
with personal ambitions which might
threaten this combination ascen-
dancy within the Democratic party"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-10-01
Corp. Robert Lawton,
list Inf. Band
APO "A, Fort Lewis, Wasl
AVILTON

Our community was shocked to heal
of the sudden death of Mrs Maude
Pope Turner, which occurred on Mon
day morning at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs Jesse Merrill, Mr.
and Mrs William Robson, Mr. and
Mrs. Glen burst and daughters, and
Mr. and Mrs William Merrill were
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Beachy
and family on Sunday Mrs. William
Merrill remained for few days visit
with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Hetz and
family spent Sunday with Herbert
Pope and family.
Mr. and Mrs O. s. Fike spent Sun
day afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs Geo.
Grove. Mr. Grove will have a sale on
Saturday afternoon, October 3, and
he and his family expect to move to
Frostburg soon after the sale
Mrs Thomas Wilhelm returned
from Miners hospital on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Grove and
family spent Sunday with Leonard
Wilhelm and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Stark had as
their guests on Sunday, Rev and Mrs.
Ira Nom, Mr.. and Mrs Cecil Brenne-
man and daughter, Miss Rotha Stark,
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Stark, of Washing
ton, d. c., and Mr. and Mrs Frank
Robson and daughters
O. S. Fika was a business visitor
in Friendsville and Markleysburg, Pa,
on Monday and Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Owen Robson and
family, of Frostburg, and Mrs. Fannie
Weitzell spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Enoch Robson.
Mrs. Rose Wilhelm and children,
Ray Fike, Lilly Dreese, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar CLANCY and children were sup
per guests of Mr.. and Mrs 0. s. Fike,
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Clarence Broadwater, of
Cumberland spent part of last week
with her sister, Mrs Geo. Grove and
family
Walter Michael, of Cumberland,
visited his parents here on Monday
evening.
There will be Sunday School at
Cherry Grove church, October 4, at 10
o'clock, and preaching at II o'clock,
by Rev Riggs, Of Mt Savage
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-10-01
Methodist Pastors
Assigned Churches
Rev. Minor Sprague Returned TO
St. Paul's, Oakland, for
Another Year

ASSIGNMENTS of pastors for various
charges were made at the closing SEES
sion Of the annual West Virginia Con-
ference Of the Methodist church, Sun
day night at CIarksburg.
Rev. Minor Sprague, pastor Of St.
Paul's church, Oakland, for the past
three years, was reappointed for an
other year.
In the Moorefield district which in
cludes a number of nearby towns, the
following assignments were included:
c. E. Brandt, Romney, district su-
perintendent; Paul Maness, Albright
f. J. Johnson, Aurora; Leslie Stewart.
Bloomington; Lantz Anderson, Cor
inth-Cranesville; r. L. Greynolds,
Friendsville; S. R. Simpson, Cor
mania; Y. R. Gillum, GrantsvilIe;
Howard Wriston, Kitzmiller; O. D..
Curtiss. Kingwood; Garrett H. Evans,
Mt Lake Park; II. VI. Riddle, Terra
Alta.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-10-01

Rev. Uri Chandler, Of the Oriental
Missionary Society, will speak at the
Union church, at Crellin, on Monday
evening, October at 7:45 o'clock.
Mr. Chandler is a returned mission
AIRY from China, having spent several
years in the old capital of China,
Picking
The general theme of the address
which Rev. Chandler will bring is
"The Every Creature Campaign in
which campaign the speaker has per-
sonally taken part In this evangelis-
tic program. The Oriental Missionary
Society is concentrating its efforts on
country evangelism, reaching those
who have heretofore been unevangel-
lied
The Oriental Missionary Society is
an INSTRUMENTATION organization
which was founded in 1901 by Rev.
and Mrs. Chas. f. Cowman. Since that
time, about 1900 churches and out
stations have been established in
Japan, Korea and China, in addition
to five Bible Training Institutes.
where about $500 native Christians
have been trained to cvangelize their
own people.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-10-01
MT. LAKE PARK

Miss Mildred Killius, who is stu
dent at Californian Business College
in Cumberland spent the weekend
here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
A. W. Killius.
Reverend A. Lee KIaer, Presbv-
terrain pastor at West VIRGINIA Irni-
versitv. was the guest the past week
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Crimes
Lieut. Garthrjpbr MAY spent the
weekend here with his mother Mrs.
c. S. Nav. Lieut., Nav has been sent
to Maxwell Field, MONTGOMERY. Ala
Saturday evening. his mother enter
tanned with a dinner nartv in his
honor
Mrs. l. D. Hill is in Fairmont for a
few DAYS. the guest of Mrs. VIRGINIA
Gale.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur TAYLOR have
closed their COTTAGE and returned TO
their home in Cincinnati.
Dr.. and Mrs. Logan Carr had as
their guests on Sunday. DR., Carr's
GRANDDAUGHTER, Mrs. Patrick Beacon
and Mr., Beacon. of Fairmont They
were enroute 10 WASHINGTON u c On
Tuesday DR.. and Mrs. Carr returned
to Baltimore after snending tbe s,,m-
mer here at their COTTAGE
Miss Katharine McLain left on Sun
dav for WheeIing where she will
spend a short time before going TO ST
PETERSBURG, Fla where she will
spend the winter
Mr., and Mrs HAMMOND Ram are
snendino = week here in tbe Jarvis
COTTAGE
Mrs o. r Nowbrav has closed her
COTTAGE here DR. Nowbrav who has
been unite III following ma ior onor-
alton. is recuperating nicely. b,1t was
unable ia accompany Mrs Nowbrv
here. She returned 70 Baltimore on
SATURDAY.
Arden Nav ie snand;no, fo,v dove
in WASHINGTON y G with Mrs Nav
Jared w Yonng who was . ouast
at tbo Colonial tbis cn,on,ar loft -,
Saturday for New York and other
noints
C,as+s 81 AI1anbn,.s+ on Sunday,
were Nh. and Mrs Howard Nrorri
field NJ, and Mrs Rarnard Annette
Mrs Mary 2 Miller and Miss Nartba
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-10-01

the Methodist church in Gormania,
with Rev Simpson in charge. Inter
ment will be in the Wolf cemetery.
near Red House
Besides his parents he is survived
by six brothers, Clyde Sisler, Crellin;
Julius. Leo, and Clarence SisIer, Balti-
more; Harold and Carlton Sisler, at
home He attended Oakland High
school for three years and had been in
Baltimore since the first Of the year
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-10-01
Ensign Is Missing In
Pacific Naval Action

The Navy has announced that En-
sign Balls Bell, %, Parkersburg, W.
Va, has been reported missing in ac-
ton somewhere in the Pacific ocean.
Bell is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas W. Bell, of Washington, D.
c., and a grandson of the late Clark
DeBery, of near Oakland.
The young man was graduated from
the Naval Academy at Annapolis last
spring, He learned to fly at Parkers-
burg.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-10-01

Lit Hitler Hard With Heavy Scrap,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-10-01
To Confer Rank of Knight

Garrett Lodge No. l3, Knights of
Pythias will have as their guests this
Friday evening members of Acme
Lodge No. GA, Of Gormania, W. Va,
at which time the local Pythians will
confer the third rank upon a class Of
six candidates for the Gormania lodge.
Chancellor Commander Clifford
Phillips is urging all members to be
present, especially members Of the
third rank degree team Refreshments
will be served
1t was announced that beginning
with the meeting Friday night the
lodge would convene at 1880 o'clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-10-01

phia, spent the weekend in the Park,
closing her cottage.
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Bell, of Crellin,
who were recently married were given
a shower on Monday night at the
home of Mr.. Bells mother, Mrs. Alma
Bell. Many lovely gifts were received
by the young couple.
Miss Wilma Hardesty, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Hardesty has gone
to Intersession City, Fla where she
has entered school for business
course Mrs. James Murphy, another
daughter, is here with her parents
from Washington, d. c., for a weeks
visit