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Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-26
"A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS
-~~~~~-


THE MAN who wrote the most
l. celebrated of all Christmas
poems wasn't proud of it.
Clement Clarke Moore, Phi. D.,
did not care to have his name idcn-
titled with the jingles that We're, in
spite of his wishes, to make him
immortal. His "A Visit From St.
Nicholas" better known as The
Night Before Christmas" was not
published under his name for more
than 20 years after he composed it,
on the spur of the moment, on
Christmas Eve. 1922.
A graduate of a divinity school
Who was never ordained, DR.. Moore
was then professor of Greek and
Oriental Literature in the CEpisco-
PAID General Theological Seminary
and the author of the first Hebrew
English lexicon. He lived in a colo
MIA mansion upon a slope just west
OF Ninth avenue, between TWENTY
second and TWenty-third streets,
Manhattan. The name of the estate,
Chelsea, is still borne by that whole
district of New York.
The professors wife, Catharine
Iaylor Moore. was making up bas-
kets for the poor for Trinity Par
ISh that Christmas Eve when she
discovered she didn't have 0
turkeys, She CoaXed the professor
from his library and sent him to
the store to get more.
The streets through which he
passed had real Christmas Eve
ress-snoW and moonlight. The
cheerlness of the crowds in the
streets and everything warmed up
the usually aloof 4~3-year-old schol-
ar. AS he walked in the street he
suddenly had the vision of Christ
mas as all children see it, n p
poem about it formed in his mind
when he reached home, he wrote
down the lines and he read them
mat evening to his seven children.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-26
WHICH Is

THERE ARE deals which seem
adapted to play for game at either
a suit or No Trump. which offer
a well-htting trump suit of eight
or more cards in your hand and
partners, and which also find you
with apparently at least two stop
pers in every other suit as we'll as
the evenly balanced distribution
considered best for No Trumps.
The question to decide then is
whether to prefer the suit game
contract or the No Trump one. In
most cases, the deciding factor
should be whether the suit is a
major OF a minor.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-26

time, the jingles had become a
classic in the public domain, and
he could not reap royalties from
all the publications.
Ironically, the professors seri-
u works are forgotten today. He
is mentioned in encyclopedias be-
cause he wrote the celebrated
Christmas verses.
Numerous direct descendants az
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-26
NOT PU\Y. But MIGHTY

NO NATTER how puny and IN
significant a little card might
seem. It may Swing the entire te-
suit on a hand That principle can
apply to low cards used as sig
mails. to those retained so that YOU
are able to lead TO a higher one IN
the opposite hand, to little trumps
played with the deliberate idea Of
having them over-rufted. and IN ii
variety OF other types II s.tua-
tfDus
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-26

childhood home where he himself
hung up Christmas stockings and
waited for visits from st. Nicholas.
survives in what is now Elmhurst.
l.. I. His grave. in upper Trinity
cemetery. at 155th street and
Broadway, is decorated each Dec.
oath by persons who remember
with affection his now deathless
lines that appear above,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-26

DR.. Moore survive today; several
are in New York's Social Register.
None live in Chelsea now, but Chel-
sea still has a link with the author:
there is an annual Clement Clarke
moore Memorial service at st.
feters Episcopal church, which he
founded, endowed and served for
years as warden and organist. His
residence no longer stands. but the
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-26

Undoubtedly a better bid by
North on his second turn would
nave been a preference showing
2-Spades as sounding not quite so
weak and hopeless as 3-Clubs. but
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-26

="
S.a.H then stoH.1 have GOT 10 ne
Same place. probably by bidding
-->o Iram. followed ny N9rth's
a-,o Is.f
West t #t1a. 9aareT01 o,a
@=#-. #..tly Cr4a-.1 up enough
j'.sEs laf.h.s game plus an extra,
with '1e-.a spades. t"o in hearts.
j&o In diamonds and, as he
thought five in clubs. So he took
the inst trick with the diamond
A. He'd To the club A. scored the
y ati ta.n vas brought up with
n shock when West discarded a
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-26

South was pretty lucky that
North didn't get him into 5-Hearts
with that ace. and that he wa no
higher than North would have put
him without it. A slip made by
South WoulG have beaten a s.
Heart contract.
West opened the club X and
followed with the A. which South
ruffcd with the heart 7. Wishing
to tIn"Sse his spades, he took two
top trunps and went to dummy
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-26
30ln0rrON'S Problem

Dealer East Neither side vul.'
nerahia-)
II East opens with 1-Diamone
here. what should S5uta bid7
-t.,s Synl- lta. Inc.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-26
Your Neek-End Question

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-26

tDealer: South Both sides vul-
1erable.)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-23
Film Time Clock

ADAMS-"soul ~ Monster" i22s as,
as 76 Q Sc p m Cry OF the We're
wolf II. OF a. m, i %, } 81, 6-l7, ST.
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1907. 331 IS. 1919 p. m Million
Dollar Kid IL a. m. 224' SIS
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powNTowN-Louis Prims. I.2s. l25,
2 ~ 10 p N. "A wave. Wac and a
FISHER Two Girls and sailor IL 30.
sre e0i Si2. SIS e44 p m.
FoX-' wilson 5 40 p m
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Tls6," a 80 $40 e so so, 20 M
UNITED ARTISTS Coins My Way
IL 2a m, 2lo. 44s, rs, "a ?, m
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-23

YOU CAN go from the sublime
to the ridiculous for your enter
tainrnent this week, what with all
the varied movie fare on hand,
beginning today.
Most impressive is the formal
opening of Wilson" tonight at
the Fox Theater This Technical
ored view OF an era will only have
one showing this evening. begin
ming with the special premiere at
$50 p. m.
Alexander Knox has the title
role of the late war president who
began AS an obscure professor at
Princeton only to become one Of
the leading world figures of World
War I.
With Knox is a tremendous
cast which includes Charles CO.
burn. Geraldine Fitzgerald,
Thomas Mitchell. Ruth Nelson.
Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Vincent
Price and dozens of other well
hlluNll IlbilN NpVu lihliite.
WORLD PREMIERE
The Michigan world premiereS
Rainbow Island" starting today
with a music comedy cast, inClud-
ing Dorothy amour. Eddie
Bracken. Gil Lamb and Barry
Sullivan
This is one Of those laviShly
hued fantasies, filled with songs,
sarongs and silly gags This is the
first time Lamour has gone ma
tive" in several movie months and
gives Bracken his first chance 10
cut up in tropical style. Lamb, who
Just closed a personal appearance
al the same theater yesterday,
gets his best film break 10 date
The PalmS-State, having bid
farewell TO Double Indemnity"
now dons another melodrama,
Seventh Cross" the film version
Of the terrific best seller which
has Spencer Tracy and Signe
Hasso for lis principal perform
ers. This is on a double bill with
Maize Goes 10 Reno. a comedy
based on Ann Sotherns first cine
matte trip 10 the divorce capitol.
AT DOWNTOWN
Louis Prima starts jumping to-
day at the Downtown with that
super swing organization Of his
which features not only his trum-
pet and special arrangements, but
also the extra added attraction of
the Cow Cow Boogie' girl. Ella
Mae Morse.
The United Artists winds up Us
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-23
Town Hall
Opens Oct. 20

DOROTHY THOMPSON, noted
journalist and internationally
known radio commentator. will
open the sixteenth season of the
Detroit Town Hall at the CaSs
Thcater. oct. 20, Because Of war
time restrictions a change of pol
icy has been inaugurated-only y
Friday morning lectures VIII he
given. The season will close with
Harold ]. Kennedys popular an
nual Review of Current Broad
way Plays"
Other world personalities 10 he
offered include: Sir Norman An
cell. author Of The Great lllu-
sion: Pierre Clemenceau, young
French patriot and grandson OF
THE old tiger Of France, Georges
Clcmenceau' Henry J. Taylor, au-
thor OF Men in Motion and
Time Runs Out
Hubert Lang. Chinese journal
iSt: Edmund Stevens. rowing stall
correspondent for the Christian
Science Monitor; Sylvia +. Porter,
the only woman financial column
MIST m the country.
DR.. Ira Hilton Jones, dlStln-
guiShed scientist internationally
known for his specialized re-
search; Ethel Barrymore Colt,
Milton fiInduS, editor OF the At
-laatie Monthly bookshelf, aHd-HF.
Franz Klein. Austrian journalist
of great experience and distinc-
ton, author and correspondent on
European problems since World
War I
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-23

"3 is A FAMILY" Phoebe and
Henry Ephron's topical comedy
farce of war brides, babies, war
time shortage of doctors, houses
and domestic servants opens a
limited engagement at the Shubert
Lafayette tonight. giving matinees
on Saturdays and Sundays.
A New York cast n u d S
Charles Burrows, Barbara Bell
Wright. Myrtle Tannehill, George
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-23
Jazz Concert
At Art Museum

THE FIRST jazz concert to be
presented within the walls OF the
Detroit Institute of Arts will take
place at $50 p. m. Sept. 30, it
was announced today by William
NJ. Randle Jr., local radio COM
mentator who will participate in
the concert.
Experts who will appear on the
program are Joe Turner, blues
singer. Pete Viera, Dixiela n d
pianist; Ted Bucknsr, alto sax
virtuoSo, and a group of jazz
musicians.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-23
Choral Union
Seeks Singers

THE DETROIT CHORAL
UNION, recently organized under
the direction of Delbert E.
Johnson, will hold additions for
additional members at s p. m.
Sept. 81. Additions may be ar
ranged by calling Northlawn 5574,
Northlawn 0202 or Hogarth 0538.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-23
3 Is a Family Opens Tonight

Blackwood, William Sharon, Edith
Gresham. Gladys Klark, William
Edwin Hodge, Esther Snowden.
James Hagan, Helen Martin.
Christopher Marvin and Marjorie
Willard.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-23
TWo Premieres Open
On NeW Bills Today
BY CHARLES GENTRY

record breaking deal on Going
my Way" by holding over the
Bing Crosby film for a twelfth
week. Barry Fitzgerald and Rise
Stevens have the leading support
roles in this one.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-23

The Maid From Northern Ire
land-Another in the Captivat-
ing "GlobaI Glamour" Series of
Paintings by the Well-NnOwn
Artist, Henry Give. Depicting
Typical BrautieS nm All War
Fronts. In Full Color on the
Front Page of The American
Weekly, Fascinating Magazine
Distributed With This sundays
Issue of The Detroit Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-23

Order 1Oc United States War
Savings Stamps from your De-
troit Times carrier. He'll de-
liver them TO your home.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25

service.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25
Many Volunteer Red
Cross Workers Needed

each Lion devote as much of his
time as possible to the coming
campaign, and urged each men,
Der to contribute to the fullest ex-
tent.
Program Chairman Herman
Hayden introduced Lion Marsh.
burn, who after giving short BIZ
ography of Miss Mary Duguid, an
early settler of Wilmington who
died several months ago, displayed
numerous relics from the home of
Miss Duguid.
Among the objects displayed
were old letters, written in the
middle 1800s, and mailed without
postage stamp. In the place OF
stamp as they are used today,
was mark made by a rubber
stamp in the upper right hand
corner of the envelope. Postage
then was S cents for each letter.
Other objects included an old
blue back spelling book, which as
Lion Marshburn said, was an ed
ucation in itself" Confederate $40
bills, in almost perfect condition
with all wording on them stir en-
tirely ledgible.
Shown also were copies of the
Wilmington Morning Star for 1887,
1888 and 1893, containing such
items as listing of the new ad-
vertisers, schedules of trains into
Wilmington, advising when the
mail would be ready when the
trains are on time" Many of the
advertisements occupied much OF
the space on the front page.
There also was a copy of the
Wilmington Messenger, with such
items on the front page as so
They Went" which was the head.
line for a Raleigh story about the
president of the State National
Bank, Charles E. Cross and Cash.
Ter Samuel c. White, absconding
with the gay cash" of the bank.
Another story told of the death in
Savannah, Ga, Of former Cover
nor of New York William DORIS.
heimer, who was also publisher OF
the New York Star.
News of the Senate and House
in Washington was carried then
as now on the front page and
given prominent display.
Immediately proceeding the
close Of the meeting, Mexican Maj
fit made motion which was sec
onded, to thank the Ladies AUX.
iliary of the club for their wonder.
full program Tuesday night al
mems night" held at the
Wrightsboro club house. 1t was re.
solved that a letter be sent the
Auxiliary thanking them for their
interest and fine work.
The program was opened with
the singing Of America, led by
Gene Billiard with Henri Emuriar
at the piano. Lion Billiard also
led the club in the singing of Pack
Up Your Troubles.
President Jimmy Lawson pre-
sided.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25
Lone Ranger Rides
Into Federal Court
To Defend His Name

CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-R-The
Lone Ranger rode right into Fed
eral Judge William J. Campbell's
courtroom toda y, f;guratively
speaking.
The mythical hero of millions Of
youngsters was represented by At
ty. Raymond ]. Hi 70, SilverD
Meurer who demanded and OBJ
tanned a temporary order restrain
ing competitor from using the
Rangers name.
The suit by Lone Ranger, Inc,
Detroit, alleged that Sunbrock
Shows, Inc, which will present a
rodeo here Saturday, advertised
with fraud and misrepresenta.
ton" that the Lone Ranger would
appear. It also asserted Sunbrock
infringed on copyright of the
Lone Rangers name and familiar
Hi 70, Silver. Away"
Meurer's suit alleged that an
original idea conceived in 1888 by
George W. Trendle of Detroit had
been exploited at a cost of 81, 000,.
600 via the radio. movies and com.
ic strips and that 100000 young.
sters were members Of Lone
Ranger clubs.
The suit also asked $3.50, 0OC
damages from Sunbrock Shows,
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25
High Students Plan
Leap Year Frolic

Students Of Miss Edna Fusselr s
Retail Distribution classes at New
Hanover High school, win ente--
tain at a Leap Year frolic Friday
night in the High school gymnasi-
UNI.
Present for the affair will be
John A. Sheehan, secretary Of the
Retail Merchants association OF
the Chamber OF Commerce, Mrs.
Sheehan, and parents Of the stu
dents.
A floor show is scheduled for
intermission time at 10 o'clock.
Returning seevicemen, who are
graduates OF the High school, are
particularly invited to the function.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25
DEDICATION WEEK
TO Be OBSERVED

At the affairs of the Wilmington
Methodist churches next week,
members will pledge rededication
OF self, service and substance" to
the wartime tasks and opportuni-
ties of Christians, as the culminat-
ing feature of the denomination S
nationwide second annual Week of
Dedication, February q to March
8, it vas announced Thursday by
the Rev. j. F. Herbert, pastor of
Grace Methodist church and local
spokesman for the observance.
The Week of Dedication for
Methodists, he said, comes as the
elimination of the nationwide cru
SADIE for a new world order, insti-
tuted by the College of Bishops OF
the Church. This effort has had
world peace as its goal and the
Methodist people have been asked
to write to President Roosevelt,
also to their representatives in
congress, urging that las peace
comes our leaders throw their full
weight to the goal of leading our
nation to cooperate with the other
nations Of the world in an organi.
cation for permanent world peace
and order.''
The Rev. Mr.. Herbert declared
the Church stands in the midst
OF a world Surrounded by perils
and full Of possibilities. Christian
people are backing the boys and
girls on the fighting fronts, prom.
ising to work, pray and plan for
a peaceful and neighborly world
in which all peoples may live as
brothers. Methodism's Week oil
Dedication gives our people their
opportunity to rededicate them.
selves to the cause, spiritually anc
financially"
The offering on Sunday, March
5, will be used to carry on wal
emergency projects, including ex
pansion of missionary work ir
Latin America, aid to missionaries
in invaded countries, spiritual min
istry to members of the armed
services, relief for war refugees
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25

4, Ifs regular weekly meeting
u,- "A, the Wilmington Lions
l lh beard an appeal from Jack
ciS crand. of the Wilmington chap
Lev If the American Red Cross,
tel . n,any volunteer workers to aid
10i ' organization in its war fund
int me- Which opens here on March
a a. and continues through March
Mr. LeGrang introduced E. F.
, va who will handle the cam
paw ;nn in this area and Bandee in
p .5 told the r embers of the club
W." importance of the Red Cross
u; ;,,' all war activities
There is no single organization,
uar than the armed forces, who
QUIZ o nlaying as important a part
a.e 4be war effort as is the Ameri-
IL ~ Red Cross. A representative
'sD +he Red Cross is always at
u v. fine serviceman's) side, where
a lror he may be-" he said.
rbe Red Cross is helping serv-
.., M, and their families, and al
e' anv others who need helping,
he club was told.
The national war fund quota is
,,oaOOOO0O while the goal for Will
ninoton has been set at only $70,-
M it was pointed out.
N their appeal, the Red Cross
Won said that the time which
world be required of volunteer
worker would amount to about one
fln working day, and since this
IL leap year, with an extra day,
Tho contribution of a days time
~ tbe Red Cross would never be
missed.
The work is not burdensome,
md I'VE need volunteer workers
IN helm and serve on the various
committees
cards at the place of each mem
her we're signed by many of the
lions. pledging themselves and
their businesses to aid the Red
Cross drive in what ever way pos.
sble.
Paul T. Marshburn, club mem
her endorsed the plan of having
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25
BOMBER CRASHES

GREENVILLE, S. c., Feb. "a
(R-The Greenville Army Air Base
announced this afternoon that the
crew of five were killed when a
BIS bomber based at Greenville
crashed about 10 o'clock this morn
ing in the vicinity of the Isaqueena
bombing range while on a routine
skip bombing mission. Names are
being withheld pending notifica-
ton of the next of kin.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25
Arrangements Started
For Jamboree March 5

Arrangements are now under
way for presentation of another
Victory Jamboree at Thalian hall
on Sunday, March S, Promote:
Bert Causey announced today.
The bill will feature entirely new
headliners and will be more on a
variety basis. 1t will feature both
comedy and music. Anyone inter-
ested in applying for a spot on
the program is invited to contact
prornot Causey.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25
Grandma Didn't Fool Around
When Her Family Had A Cold
Pioneer Hon Principle Helps Chest Muscle Tiehtness
Lessons t. 4ghing, Loosens Phlesn, Aids Sleep

oo, Mhen grandnla's family had a
o " Sne used mutton suet medicat-
~ ~ IN her own simple "home reme-
y y way and rubbed it On to relieve
S 1 muscle tightness, rest disturb
n ns night coughing, throat tickle,
d d and bronchial irritation. To-
Jay, there is a salve that conforms
D. pon ehese pioneer principles - it's
ae.lietro;; Science has combined five
,aIit ingredients in a stainless
Tlllte base containing mutton suet.
'uSE rub on Penetro. It works two
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25

ways: ~ Outside, it acts like a
plaster to stimulate a congestion
easing flow of warming blood. (2)
Inside, it's aromatic vapors soothe
and comfort nasal passages. Pene-
tro quickly eases chest muscular
tightness and pain, helps loosen
phlegm, lessons coughing and aids
easier breathing and restful sleep.
Purchase price Of first jar refunded
If not satisfied. Generous size 25c,
double quantity 35c, economy size
60c. Today, get original Penetro.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25

new buildings and workers for
Christian services to "dislocated
families in war industry commu-
mites, and special aid to Methodist
schools. None of these projects is
provided for in the regular church
budget.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25
Bishop Darst Will
Confirm Class AT
St. Andrews Sunday

The Rt. Rev. Thomas c. Darst,
bishop of the Diocese of East Caro-.
lima, will preach and confirm
class at St. Andrews Episcopal
church at Wrightsville Sound Sun
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25
Friday, February rs, 1914 WILMINGTON STAR

day morning. The class will be
presented to the Bishop by the
minister-in-charge, the Rev. Wal
ter R. Noe.
A cordial invitation is extended
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25

to the people living at Wrigats-
vile Beach, Harbor Island and
Wrightsville Sound to worship with
St. Andrews congregation at this
service
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-25

Inc, its owners, Larry Sunbrock
and William E. Baker, and per-
formers. Judge Campbell, with
hoofbeats seemingly echoing in the
courtroom, set further hearing
for tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-08-10
u. ). Planes Fiqht
Outside Hengyang
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHUNGKING, Aug. 10.-Heavy
fighting outside Hengyang, with
Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault's
planes strongly supporting the
Chinese who recaptured the Canton
Hankow railway town of Leiyang, 80
miles south of Hengyang, was re-
ported in press dispatches today.
The Chinese we're fighting to con-
tain the japanese within the Heng-
yang area. The National Herald,
mouthpiece of the Foreign Office,
predicted enemy operations south
ward would become march of
death" Particularly heavy fighting
was reported for important heights
southwest of the city.
Gen. Chennaults airmen shot
down nine Japanese planes without
loss in a battle over the Yangtze
area.
The Chinese high command, con-
flrming the fall of Hengyang, said
the city was lost August after the
defenders were killed virtually to
the last man. The fate of the de-
Tending generals was not known
here.
Attacking the japanese ring
around the city. the Chinese ap-
parently were attempting to retake
the stronghold before the invaders
had time to consolidate their posi-
tions.