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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
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LITTLE ELBERT'-A DRAMA OF
XII ANY HOME

II want you to see Ebert; he's
Q dear. Just five years old next
week." said Mrs. Twitchell, as her
old friend, Grace Tooker, called.
"Elbertp yelled Mrs. Twitchell.
"Oh, El-l-bert-t-t!',
There was no answer, beyond
something strangely like Choctaw
screams among the shrubs. Mrs.
Twitchell called again, and after q
while Elbert appeared. He was inn
mediately preceded by crash of
glass, as an old tin can full Of
stones came through the window and
landed at Miss lockers feet.
Hand grenade!" exclaimed Lit
tie Ebert, as he rushed in, grin
ming triumphantly.
Gilbert, this is Miss Tooker," be-
gan Mrs. Twitchell.
you're dead!" declared the child,
addressing that lady and pointing
to what he had explained was q
deadly weapon.
isn't he cute!" said the visitor.
Bang! Bang!" barked Gilbert. 81
got you right between the eyes,"
"Now, Ebert, where are your
manners?" asked Mrs. Twitchell.
"Boom! yelled the child, point
ing some curious contraption at his
mother. ''Watch out! It's bazooka!
You're both dead now. Boom!
B0Om!"
"Stop it, child! Miss Tooker isn't
dead and neither am l."
you'd better get back into those
foxholes," insisted Ebert. "Brr-rr-
buzz-z-z-whr-rr-rr! Bombers away!"
Gilbert Twitchell, stop that nom
sense this minute!" ordered Mrs.
Twitchell sternly. "You're in the
house now"
"Wham-m-m! Bam-m! House il
gone. Direct HIT" said Ebert.
Mrs. Twitchell finally got him by
an ear and made the child shake
hands with Miss Tooker.
'Isn't he a fine little mani" said
Miss, Tooker, unconvincingly.
"Whish-ss-sh!" Missed the child,
pulling piece of hose from his
belt and pointing it at both women.
''Fall down! It's liquid fiah-h! You'll
all burn up. Whish-ss-sh!'
''He goes on like that all the
time" sighed Mrs. Twitchell.
81 know how it isl said Miss
Tooker, who felt somewhat battle
worn. "There are three little boys
next door to our house, and they
took Naples 48 hours ahead Of the
army. One of them broke a leg last
week jumping off the barn with a
tablecloth for parachute"
"All they think of is Commando
stuff" said Mrs. Twitchell. Gilbert
tells us he isn't Elbert Twitchell,
he's Elbert Mountbatten."
"Just five years old this week,
eh?" unused Miss Tooker.
"On Tuesday"
81 must send him birthday pres
emit"
sT bought him two lovely chill
!. dren'S books, Triumph Through Fire
/ Power and Skill With the Bayo-
net - s9dg
A9"I saw one in the bookstore win
dow he'll love-" said Miss Tooker.
'What was it?" III
How to Cripple an Adversary at
Close Range, = said Miss Tooker.
4 "Ack-ack-ack! Bangls Bang!"
I came echoing from the back yard,
\ s.Ack-ack-ack!" tf
,aa "a .SA es - 40 aHe
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
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BiIly-Which apple do you want.
Tom? 50 $3.50
Tom The biggest one.
Billy You ought to- be polite and
take the little one. n 4Als a
Tom Why should lie just to. be
polite? -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12

What do you mean, ''going to be, =
Henry?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12

Johnny Don't you know Sir Cum
fereace3l
Jimmy elV0 4 never met him.
Johnny That s funny. He gets
around am awful 1otl
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
Hugs Waist.

THE princess dress has way
4 of hugging the waistline which
turns out to be most fattering.
Furthermore, the skirt, widening
out at the hem, swirls as you
Evening star., 1943-01-31

at Fort Read The group then
drove over the Churchill Roosevelt
highway to Port of Spain.
The grapevine had obviously
rassed the word along that there
was distinguished visitor present.
Americans, English and natives were
on hand and gave enthusiastic no.
tice that the visit of the President
was welcome. Smilingly, Mr.. Roose-
welt acknowledged the tribute.
The official party next examined
the large naval base, but not before
the Chief Executive paused at its
entrance and congratulated the po-
lice commissioner, Mr.. Mueller, on
the efficient arrangements.
The President entertained the
British Governor of Trinidad, Sir
Bede Clifford, and his wife at tea.
Sir Bede, as former Governor Of
Nassau, was an old friend of the
President.
With Harry Hopkins, Capt. John
L. McCrea, Rear Admiral Ross T.
Mcintyre, Gen. Summers, Gen.
Pratt Admiral Oldendorf and Ad-
miral Leahy, the President had a
late dinner"
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flee was set up.
It was known that Mr.. Leary has
been in his ONCE only once or twice
during the last two weeks, the rest
of the time being confined to his
suite in. the Mayf1ower Hotel by
illness. Nevertheless, during this
period, he made an effort to main
tain supervision over the local OPA
setup.
In his letter of resignation. sent
to Mr.. Brown last night, Mr.. Leary
said:
Having been appointed to my
position in the Once Of Price Ad-
ministration by your predecessor,
deem it appropriate to submit my
resignation to you. On the advice
of my physician, ask that this
resignation be considered promptly
and I be relieved Of my duties as
soon as possible.
Tribute to Personnel.
There is, in my opinion. now
functioning in Washington an eff
cient organization. Members OF the
War Price and Rationing Boards
are patriotic, loyal, hard-working
respected citizens of the District of
Columbia. I have every reason to
believe that these boards will con-
tinue their service to you and my
successor, If so desired.
The paid personnel at the ex-
ecutive office, as well as the War
Price and Rationing Boards, know
the program of the once of Price
Administration and are loyal and
efficient employees.
Il regret that it is necessary for
me to take this action prior to my
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26 Postal Employees
Added in Silver Spring

Dyke Cullum, acting postmaster
OF Silver Spring, announced yester-
day that he has added 26 employees,
including II women, since he took
over his duties about month ago.
Five new carriers are needed inn
mediately if two deliveries a day are
to be maintained in the residential
section, Mr.. Cullum said. Three are
needed for foot routes and two on
automobile routes.
If these positions cannot be filled,
with men, consideration will be,
given to women, especially on the
automobile routes. ~
The post Office is losing four OF.
its old employees within the next few
days, making II who have entered
military service.
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OPA, was fully capable Of taking
over his duties until a permanent
successor is named.
"Will Serve on Farm"
When he returns from Mexico, the
local OPA director said, he plans to
serve the war effort" on his 300
acre farm on the ST. Marys River
near Leonardtown, Md. Before his
appointment to the District OPA
post, Mr.. Leary was associated with
his brother, H. B. Leary, jr., in an
automobile firm.
Mr.. Learys resignation creates a
second vacancy among key posts in
the District OPA organization. About
two weeks ago, at the specific re-
quest of former Price Administrator
Leon Henderson, Mr.. Leary removed
l.. P. Steuart as chief rationing officer
for the District. This action was
taken after Mr.. Steuart refused to
resign, following a controversy be-
tween L. P. Steuart & Bro, Inc,
and the OPA over rationing regula-
tions. Mr.. Steuart insisted he took
no active part in the affairs of the
fuel oil firm, although he was listed
as president.
Kept in Hotel by Illness.
1t was also noted that Mr.. Leary's
resignation followed by two weeks
the departure of Mr.. Henderson
from his post as head Of OPA, also
for reasons of health. Mr.. Leary
was appointed by Mr.. Henderson
last May when the District OPA Of
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having had an opportunity to meet

having had an opportunity to meet
you personally"
Mr.. Leary last night expressed
appreciation to the people OF Wash
ington for "the fine spirit in which
they have accepted rationing and
price control"
"The public has been most CO.
operative" he said land has made
my work almost pleasure
Mr.. Leary was placed in charge
of the tire rationing program on a
volunteer basis in December. 1941
when Commissioner John Russell
Young was asked by Mr.. Henderson
to make an appointment. He con-
tinued in this capacity until last
May when he was asked by Mr..
Henderson to become OPA director
on a full-tim basis.
When Mr.. Leary first entered the
rationing picture, the duties of the
local organization were compara-
lively light. Only tires were being
rationed then. and all the details
could be handled by a small staff
in single set of Offices
Wide Range of Duties.
Today, besides the administrative
Offices at 560l Connecticut avenue
NV, there are Is area boards with
staff of nearly 200 persons who
are constantly pressed to handle all
the problems that are brought to
them. Besides all the aspects Of
price control, the local OPA is also
concerned with rationing gasoline,
tires. fuel oil, sugar, coffee, type
writer's, bicycles, stoves, rubber boots
and shoes.
Earlier this month, a new burden
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0PA Reduces Value
OF Home Oil Coupons
In 8 Northeast States
Action, Token Despite
PAW Objections, Based
On Scont Supplies

The Office of Price Admins
tratlon announced last night
that the value of home fuel oil
coupons IN six Northeastern
States would be reduced to s
gallons, 1t was learned later
that the action was taken over
the strenuous objections of off,
cials OF the Petroleum Admins
tration for War.
The cut applied to Rhode Is
land, Massachusetts,, Connecti-
cut, New York except the Adj
rondack region), New jersey and
Pennsylvania.
The incident added another
chapter to the long list of con-
troversies resulting from divided
authority in handling the Ma
tion's oil and gasoline problems.
In meeting with OPA yesterday
1t was understood that PAW off,
cials did not agree that another
cut In oil rations was necessary
and declined to recommend such
action. OPA, it was said, or
dered the cut despite this, al
though PAW is charged with full
responsibility for petroleum sup
ply matters.
Dissuaded by PAW.
A similar controversy arose last
Saturday, when OPA repeatedly de-
cided to cut fuel oil rations through
out the Eastern shortage area. In
that instance the officials were per-
suaded not to take the action
by PAW.
In the six Northeastern States,
No, 4 oil coupons will be worth GAL
Ions each to householders and so
gallons to commercial and insti-
tutional consumers. For the last
few weeks, these coupons have been
worth 8 and 80 gallons, respectively,
after being cut from an early sea-
son value Of 10 and 100 gallons.
The new cut was effective last
midnight, which is the same time
when it became legal to use No. 4
coupons. The action did not affect
the District and the other IL States
in the Eastern region, where Oil
coupons are worth 9 and 80 gallons.
The cut made oil scarcest in a
region which has had some OF the
most severe weather of the winter,
but OPA officials said "the supply
situation ir the affected States
leaves no alternative"
Can't Meet Coupon Figures.
They said not enough oil is avail
able In the six States to fill coupons
at their former value, and 'if this
unbalanced condition were permitted
to continue many householders in
the six States would have no assur-
ance Of getting any oil at all"
Oflcials promised, however, i'm
mediate action to make more liberal
rations available as soon as the sup
ply improves sufficiently.
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Forces were stationed in the Trim.
idad area.
Leahy at AhpOrt.

Forces were stationed in the Trim
idad area.
Leahy at Airport.
Top ranking officers of this com
mand were waiting to receive the
presidential party at Waller Field
when the two Army Transport Com
mand planes eased down onto the
runway.
The President was especially
pleased to see his personal chief of
staff, Admiral William D. Leahy,
who was waiting at the airport
when the big plane arrived there.
Admiral Leahy had started with
the President for the Casablanca
conference bit was forced by an
attack of influenza to remain in
Trinidad until the President re-
turned.
After assuring himself that the
former United States Ambassador
to France was well, the President
expressed regret that Admiral Leahy
had not been able to attend the
Casablanca conference.
The commander of the Trinidad
Naval Operating Base, Rear Ad-
nliral J. B. Oldendorf: the COM
manding general of the Trinidad
Base Command, Maj. Gen. Henry
Conger Pratt; the commanding gen.
eral of the Trinidad Mobile Forces,
Brig. Gen. Owen Summers. and the
commanding officer Of Waller Field,
Col. Baird Johnson, along with Ad-
miral Leahy, joined in welcoming
the President.
"A motorcade was standing by and
Mr.. Roosevelt was taken on tour
to inspect the military reservation
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Roosevelt
Continued From First Page.)

from Capt. George E. Durno of
the Air Transport Command of the
Army Air Forces, a former White
House correspondent for Interna-
tional News Service. He apparently
is travelling with Mr.. Roosevelt.
Enthusiastic Welcome.
The text Of the dispatch, date
lined Port Au Spain:
The people of this island of Trini-
dad, vital defense outpost of the
Panama Canal, turned OUT en- masse
to give President Roosevelt an en-
thusaiStic welcome as the American
Chief Executive made a short stop
here on his way home from the
Allied War Council in Casablanca.
The President, intent on inspect
ing the United States Army and
Navy installations on this island,
debarked from his plane at Waller
Field temporarily and drove through
the greater part of Trinidad
The big surprise for Mr.. Roose-
welt came when he saw the side
walks lined with enthusiastic cheer
ing citizens as his motorcade passed
through Port Au Spain, the islands
principal city.
1T was the first time since he
VT the United States early in
-nuary that any populace. in either
Africa or South America, had been
aware that the American Com
mander in Chief was in their very
midst.
'On the northward swing from
/ Brazil, wher- an agreement had
been entered into with Getulio Var
gas, first, that Dakar should never
again become potential Axis threat
to world shipping, and second, that
/ cOunteroffienSive action against u
boat raids on shipping must be re-
doubled, President Roosevelt called
specifically for stop at Trinidad.
AS result Of the deal with Great
Britain, involving exchange OF
United States destroyers for bases
in the West Indies, Army and Navy
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was placed on the organization here
when the OPA outlawed pleasure
driving in the District and in East
ern States. The District once was
obliged not only to put corps OF
enforcement officers to work, but
complaints had to be filtered through
Mr.. Leary's Office and distributed
to area boards for hearings.
1t is no secret that local OPA
officials have been shuddering at
the prospect Of administering the
new point-rationing system. to cover
meats, canned vegetables and fruits
and dried fruits, when it goes into
effect in March or April.
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Germany
Continued From First l'age.)

startled me-the stiffness over Ber-
lin. We saw only one squirt Of nak
on the way OUT
Another said Berlin resembled a
spider web" and an officer asked
him. did you get the spider?"
British bonbers during the day
also raided the Emden naval base
and other targets in Northwest Ger
many. Wellingtons were used on
these attacks, and four were lost.
After the excitement of the first
Raid on Berlin the Germans sought
to minimize its effects with this
broadcast:
Three British planes penetrated
into Germany under the cover OF
thick clouds today. This operation
was carried out for propaganda pur-
poses only
The Berlin radio said 10 British
planes participated in the second
raid.
New York by CHS said Goering
had other troubles besides Mos
quitos" After he got started
again on his broadcast speech he
was interrupted several times by
ghost voice heckling him on the
same wave-length, and saying:
"You surely don't believe that."D
Will Never Quit, He Says.
Goebbels introduced Hitlers proc.
lamation with a talk of his owr
in which he said "capitulation ha.
never existed in our vocabulary ane
it never will - If they think w
have no reserves left, they will soor
see them"
Hitler devoted a large part O.
his proclamation to Nazi party
history. picturing himself and the
party as the saviors of Germany
He ranted against the Versatile.
Treaty, against Russia, the democ.
racies, and international Jewry" il
the familiar pattern.
With Germany in the midst O.
mobilizing all males from Is to 6;
and all females from II to as. Hitler
promised death TO all shirkers il
total war effort that he sait
must be further increased
Each one" he said, who at
tempts TO evade his duty will bt
destroyed"
Goerings speech was a mixture O
explanation for Nazi reverses, an ap
peal for German unity, an indirec
supplication to battered Axis Allie
and neutral countries for aid,
threat Of retaliation for Raj raids
and a hope that Russian energy ant
reserves had been spent on tn
eastern front
Speech Contradiction.
In fact. Goering even sought Il
explain why Germany ever attacked
Russia, and in the opinion Of OBJ
servers his speech was contradictor,
in this respect.
1T required all the hardships 0
last winter to realize that Russia
war against Finland l939-40J wa
perhaps the cleVerest, creates
camoufage in world history" IN
said
I'VE had seen a small but gallan
nation 1Finland) fight heroically 70
many months against this vast EN-
pire Russia and we thought 'wha
danger can possibly come from tha
empire in the East?'"
Later. after making this referepc,
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leory
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EContinued From First Page.)
tended to take vacation in Mexico
with Mrs. Leary as soon as his resig-
nation is accepted, which, he said,
he hoped would be within the next
week. He indicated that T. K. RAN
dali, executive officer of the District
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Sponish War Veterans

Meetings this week are: Monday.
Gen. Henry w Lawton Camp Col.
John Jacob Astor Camp; Wednes-
day. President William Mckinley
Camp, Sons of Spanish War Vet
Grams; Thursday. 1t. Richard j.
Harden Camp; Friday, Gen Nelson
A. Miles Camp.
The Council Of Administration
met on Wednesday. Department
Comdr. r. E. Washburne reported
on the National Encampment in
Boston.
Col. Henry w. Lawton Camp ap-
propriated funds for an entertain
ment and refreshments in honor of
Henry w. Lawton Auxiliary.
President William Mckinley
Camp. Sons of Spanish American
War Veterans, will meet Wednes-
day. Officers will be nominated.
Auxiliaries.
Col. James S. Petit Auxiliary will
have inspection by Department
President Margaret Binnix on Oc-
tober II.
Meetings this week are: Monday.
Admiral George Dewey, Northeast
Temple; Tuesday, Col John Jacob
Astor GIL Pennsylvania avenue
Sc: Friday, Gen. Nelson A. Miles,
Pythian Temple.
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Notes of Interest
From WQrrentOn
Neighborhood

WARRENTON, Va, Oct. 2.-Mr
and Mrs. Arthur M. R. Charrington
have leased their home on Culpeper
street for the winter to Mr.. and
Mrs. Grosvenor Hyde Backus of
New York, who took possession Fri
day. The Charringtons have taken
an apartment for the winter.
Mrs. Robert Pell has returned to
Warrenton after spending several
weeks in Bermuda
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Shumate,
who has been living on Lee street,
moved this week to their home on
Academy Hill, recently inherited by
Mrs. Shumate from her mother,
Mrs. A. w. Strother.
Mrs. Ashby Paddock arrived from
California this week to spend the
autumn months at her Virginia
home near zulla.
Mrs. Harrison Nesbit and Miss
Betty Nesbit spent several days this
week in Washington.
Mrs B. A. Rucker is the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Fadeley in
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs Leon Cotnareanu of
New York and Warrenton are at LIE
Baron Farm, their estate near War;
renton, this week end with a party
of guests including Mr.. and Mrs.
Grover Whalen.
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Yards and Docks, Navy Department,
and on their return from their
wedding trip he and his bride will
reside at 1000 F street.
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Odd Fellows

Ruth Rebekah Lodge will celebrate
its. anniversary and confer the de-
gree tomorrow night in the temple.
The Grand Encampment and Re-
bekah Assembly will hold a Joint
rummage sale for the benefit of the
Odd Fellows Home at l107 Fourth
street S.W. next Wednesday.
Mrs. Bertha NJ Nichols, president
Of the Bebekah Assembly, and her
officers will pay an official visit to
Mount Pleasant Lodge on Thursday
night
Mrs. J. Warren Hastings. wife of
the minister of the National City
Christian Church will speak on
"Creative Living" at 4l9 Seventh
street NV. pm, October 8. on
the anniversary of the founding of
Rebekah Odd Fellowship.
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Miss Doris Ward
Wed Yesterday
TOLt. K. NJ. Kidd

Miss Doris B. Ward Of this city,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Burnett P.
Ward of Watertown, N. Y, yester-
day became the bride Of 1t. (j.g)
Kenneth M. Kidd, U. S. N. r., son
of Mr.. William E. Kidd of North
field, VT, at a monday ceremony
at the First Methodist Episcopal
Church in WatertoWn. Rev. DR.
Frederick Miller was the officiating
clergyman.
The bride, who was escorted and
given in marriage by her father,
wore a white satin gown with a
finger -tip-length tulle veil and car
ried a bouquet of white roses. The
maid of honor was in pink satin
and net, and her bouquet was of
sweetheart roses.
The bridegroom father served as
best man, and the brides brother
Mr.. H. Lloyd Ward of Syracuse, N
Y, served as usher. A wedding
breakfast was held following the
ceremony at the Elf's Club, and the
couple left later for their wedding
trip, the bride travelling in a black
gabardine suit with light blue ac-
cessorieS.
Yesterdays bride attended Syra-
cuse University School of Nursing,
and she later was graduated from
the Mandl School for Medical AS
sistants in New York She has been
living in Washington, acting as an
X-ray technician.
1t. Kidd was graduated from the
University of Vermont in 1898, and
he received his masters degree in
civil engineering from Rensselaer,
Polytechnic Institute in le41. He
is now stationed with the Bureau of
Evening star., 1943-10-03

Mrs. Kenneth Baegett has re-
turned from Bellwood, Pa, where
she was called by the death of her
brother in-law, Mr.. John Irwin.
Mrs, Baggett was accompanied to
Bellwood by two of her cousins, Miss
Gladys Crawford Ramey and Mrs.
Charles S. Astryke, who returned
with her.
Mrs. A. l.. Demaine has returned
from Blacksburg, where she was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Lam
non. jr.
Mrs. Anna Boal Wickes will leave
in few weeks for a visit in Fort
Lauderdale, Fla.
Miss Kate Barrett Alfriend has
gone to Des Moines to spend several
months.