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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03
WILLIAM M. LINDSAY
LUMBERTON. March 2.-Funy

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ces for William M. Lind
say, Sc, Of the Raynham section,
who died Thursday at 4 pm. in a
.ccal sanatorium after having been
Ill month with pneumonia, will
be conducted Saturday at 3 pm.
rom Back Swamp Baptist church
with a former pastor, the Rev.
A. P. Stephens of Burlington, in
charge. Interment will follow in
Alloway cemetery at Red Springs.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cla-
ra Jackson Lindsay; four sons,
Murray Lindsay, Boyd Lindsay,
Arthur Lindsay and Mitchell Lind
say, ali of 9aynham; three daugh-
ters, Mrs. Ed Phillips of Red
Springs, Mrs. Howard Britt of
Raynham and Mrs. Marvin Britt
ct Llmberton; three sisters, Mrs.
M. F. Mclaughlin of Red Springs,
Mrs. Alma Cox of Bennettsville,
S c., and Mrs. Maggie Jackson
OF Lumber Bridge; two brothers,
frank Lindsay of Red Springs and
Paul Lindsay of Brownsville, S. C..
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.S0VIETS IMPROVE
NARVA POSITIONS
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cisive phase.
About Pskov itself, the commu.
nioue merely said that the enemy
"was dislodged from several
strongpoints in his defense"
Nazi broadcasts stressed the
fighting southwest of Narva, where
lit said fresh German divisions had
been brought into action. Here
the Russians had hacked out a
bridgehead across the Narva
river south of Narva and swung
northwest to cut the Narva-Reval
railway nine miles west Of Narva
and three miles from the Gulf
of Finland.
The Russians merely announced
that they had captured several
heavily fortified strong points in
German defenses Sin the Narva
direction and in addition inn
proved bridgehead positions south.
west of the town.
The Germans spoke Of Every
severe fighting" but said Red
army attacks had been stopped
despite their support by tanks and
planes.
A sudden thaw was reported in
the morrill,. hampering Russian
operations which had been pro.
ceeding over frozen rivers and
lakes Moscow reports said.
Russian activity in the Ukraine,
north of Newell in the Latvian from.
tier area and on the White Rus
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RAIL ATTORNEYS
ARGUE ON FEPC
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ern and Southeastern railways,
and Frank L. Mulholland, attor-
ney for the railway labor execu-
tives association, said they con-
side~ed the FEPC directive 10 be
ineffective and uncomfortable.
Mulhcland said that acting on
his opinion, the union officials in
his organization h a d notified
SFEPC they would not abide by
the directive. Alderman said the
railroads would refuse to upgrade
negroes to engineers and conduc-
tors where they would supervise
white crews.
1T is impossible, Alderman
said MANY Of the unions have
provisions in tn ir contrac cts
against employment of Negroes in
certain jobs. If they (the rail-
roads, were forced to use them,
there might be a work stoppage
as a result, hating transportation
O. vital war materials and cost
ing thousands of American lives. "
Mulholland declared the Negro
employment problem on railroads
could not be solved by orders, di-
receives or laws but that I'VE are
alphabetically approaching the
problem.
He was asked by Chairman
Smith D.-Va.) if he could not do
something about solving situa-
ton where Negroes are not per-
mitted to join a union, yet the
union bargains for them. Smith
said he believed that the Negroes
al east should have the right to
s. 'cf a bargaining representative
for their minority. Mulholland
said he !believeo Smith was right,
and declared that is being done"
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03
HONOR AWARDED
LEGION MEMBERS

Seventeen members of the AM
erican Legion Post No. 10, were
awarded certificates OF merit al
the regular meeting Of the Legion
in the assembly room OF the rae l,
Water Power company last nlgnt
This was the first time in the
history of the Wilmington post
that citations of this type nave
been made. Certificates were
awarded to the II legionairs tor
their efforts in connection with the
Coastal Fair, Inc, and for raising
the majority of the money now be-
ing used by the legion for the pur'
pose of purchasing the old Bird
gers home on North Third street
for a meeting place.
Commander Norwood S. West
brook said that certificates Of
merit will be mailed to members
in the armed services, or who fol
other reasons were unable to at
lend the meeting last night.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03
Variety Jan,boree
Schedules Three
Shows Here Sunday

Presenting three performances
at ITALIAN Hall, the Variety jam
boree comes to town Sunday, fea-
turing the famous comedy team of
Mustard and Gravy" who, with
out the grease and makeup are
really Frank Rice and Ernest
Stokes.
The team of comedians has been
on the Tobacco network and Radio
Station VICTIM for the past seven
years, with "a sincere display of
human comedy.
The management of the Jambo-
rec shows feels that it is extreme
ly lucky in acquiring the team to
head the lineup of the big show
Sunday, performances scheduled
at 3:15 p. M, $40 and $3.50 o.
clock.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03
H. H. RACHLN

CHICAGO, March 2-lR-Harold
H. Rachlin, "A, assistant manag-
ing editor Of the Chicago Herald
American, died today of coronary
thrombosis. He had worked for Is
years on various papers Of the
Hearst chain, and was at one
time day managing editor Of the
now defunct Chicago Herald and
Examiner.
His widow, Ruth; a daughter,
Marsha, 7; his mother, Mrs. Mary
Rachlin, Of Bellaire, o.; two Sis
tiers and two brothers survive.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03
S. S. SEA NYMPH
IS CHRISTENED

The North Carolina Shipbuildins
company launched its 10th ship
the S. S. Sea Nymph, Thursday
afternoon at 5:45 o'clock under
the sponsorship of Mrs. George E.
Via, of Wilmington, wife of the
chief of the yards Time Study de-
partment.
Her attendants were Mrs. G.
Guy Via, and Mrs. E. C. McClaud
Of Newport News, Va.
Like all CO craft being built
here, the S. S. Sea Nymph is
named for an American clipper
ship. The original Sea Nymph was
built at Fairhaven, Mass, by
Reuben Fiske and Co., for Edward
Mott Robinson of New Bedford.
Her model was quite up to the
standard of medium clippers turn
ed out by more prominent builders
and she proved to be fast sailer
and successful merchant ship.
On May 4, 1861, when 100 days
from New York, for San Francis
co, the Sea Nymph went ashore
b the fog, just north of Point
Reyes and about IS miles north
west of the Golden Gate entrance.
A life boat being capsized, COM
munication with the shore was
finally made by means Of a kite
landing a small line attached to
a hawser, The crew were landed
with the loss Of but one man. The
cargo was 1778 tons of general
merchandise valued at $3.50, 900.
Vessel and cargo were sold May
9 to Mr.. Benjamin for $1,000 and
Capt. Edgar Wakeman, proni-
nent shipmaster, superintendent the
wrecking of the ship, living on the
beach nearby for IS days.
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FINNISH CABINET
SAID in DILEMMA
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The Helsinki correspondent OF
the Stockholm newspaper Aftonbla-
Diet reported that the Soviet terms
fell on the Finnish people like a
"cold shower This correspondent
said that even those Finnish cir
cles opposed to the government S
wait-and-see policy took the view
that the Moscow conditions could
not be accepted.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03
H, r. WAKE

CHARLOTTE, March Q Up -
Harold Robert Wake, SO, of Mon
treal secretary of the Aluminium
Company Of Canada, Ltd, died in
hospital here today. He came
to North Carolina last December
on account of poor health.
Wake, a native of Geonoe, Neb.,
had been connected with the alum
mum industry since his graduation
from the University OF Nebraska's
engineering school. At one time
he was at the company's Badin
plant in this state.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03
EDWARD G. SCHWARTZ

WHITEV1LLE, March 2.-Fmer.
al services for Edward G. Sch
wartz, 81, who died at his home in
South Whitevil1e Thursday at $3.50
m. after a lengthy illness, will
he held at the Mckenzie chapel
Friday at pm. by the Rev. S.
N Lamb. Interment will follow
n the Whiteville cemetery.
Surviving are his widow; two
sons, Sims Schwartz, of Laurin-
burg and Robert Schwartz of Nor
folk, Va; two daughters, Mrs.
Homer L. Ball and Mrs. W. G.
Burns, both of Whiteville; four
sisters, Mrs. Bertha Barefoot and
Mrs. Mollie Sellers, both of White
vile, Mrs. Carrie Pope of Halls
tcro, and Mrs. Minnie Price Of
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03
NEW SNAG IS HIT
IN MURDER TRIAL
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examination of talesmen made 8
fair trial impossible.
The slim, mustached prosecutor
said Broderick, after court hours,
inspired newspaper stories which
the defense counsel intended tc
show to prospective jurors to de.
termine their attitude toward Lon.
ergan.
Grumet's action was in the form
of a request that the judge recon.
slider a defense motion, which was
denied last Monday, for dismissal
of the panel on the ground that
possible prejudice existed.
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sian front around Rogachev was
reported by the Germans. Berlin
broadcasts said Soviet forces made
number of attacks near Krivoi
Rog in the south, while north of
Newell they "are attacking strong
ly and without interruption.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03
EDUCATORS TO MEET

GREENSBORO, March 2-R-
Greensboro and Guilford county
Educators and industriaists Of
Greensboro and Guilford county
will sit down together next Mon
day night to exchange views on
their common problems and re-
sponsibilities and to isolate the
specific educational problems
which face the country in the i'm
mediate war emergency and in
the postwar society.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03
JOHN M. DAVIS

NEW YORK, March Q tR -
John Marcus Davis, z, former
president and later chairman OF
the board of the Delaware, Lacka.
wanna and Western Railroad Com
pany, died early today at mis-
apartment here after an extended
illness.
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SENT TO PACIFIC
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American naval craft. This total.
disclosed in a recapitulation of AL
lied communicates, represents an
average of more than six a day.
Destruction of Japanese ships
has been steadily climbing. The
January total was 1913, and De-
cember 70. Even the number of
barges wrecked was record. The
February figure was 229 barges,
January 215 and December 26.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03

grand opera roles that brought
her stardom as Metropolitan
Opera Company soprano, died in
New Haven hospital yesterday. He
was recognized as an authority
on Wagnerian music and was
widely known as a music teach
re, director and conductor.
Dessauer was native Of Wurz-
burg, Germany.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03
PASTOR RETURNS

The Rev. J. o. Walton, pas
tor OF the Southside Baptist
church, has returned from the
Baptist hospital i'm Winston
Salem and Will resume his
work at the prayer service
Wednesday evening.
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Obituaries
MRS. EMMA CAMPBELL

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma
Campbell, 4O5 North Third street,
who died Tuesday at 5:45 p. m.
at James Walker Memorial hos
pital after a lengthy illness, were
held from the Chapel of Andrews
Mcrtuary by the Rev. Alfred K.
Dudley, pastor of Winter Park
Presbyterian church, Thursday at
$3.50 p. m.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by
two daughters, Miss Mary S.
Campbell of Wilmington, and Mrs.
Frances Travis of Corning, N. Y.
Active pallbearers were Lloyd
Hall, John McDougall, R. F. Beas-
ley, o. H. Shoemaker, Ed Dudley
and T. A. Lawther, Jr.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03
MRS. J, H, REGISTER

Mrs. J. H. Register, 63, of Bur-
gaw, died suddenly Tuesday night
at her home in Burgaw.
She is survived by her husband
and three children Mrs. c. c.
Eaki1s of Atkinson; Bruce and
Archie Register of Burgaw;
Funeral services were conducted
IRON the home on Thursday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock. The Rev.
E. W. Pate officiated at the fu-
neral Burial was in the family
plot.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03

Four dozen pairs Of all-silk
stockings contain enough silk tt
make one powder bag for 16.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03
letter : sas:ss,
CHECK ITcHING-RuRNlNG

The MISUNDERSTANDING way with ia
nous Black and White Ointment. Pro-
notes healing. Use only as directed. Over
Is years success. Sold in 1Ot, 25f, 500 sizes.
Money back guarantee. w Cleanse
tally 9th Black and White Skin Soap.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03
MAX nESSAT1Ep

MAX DESSAUER
NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, March 2
IR-Max Dessauer, 70, who
taught Rosa Ponselle the PRINCIPAL
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-03

"Somethin' special catch your eye IN the
paper, Judge?"
"Sure did, Chet.. IAN article here telling
about prohibition in India being written
off by the Madras government as dismal
failure after a three-year trial. They found
out that enforcement was Ineffective and
that there was steady increase in boot
Logging and other violations of the law which
increased penalties failed to check.
Smyrna times., 1944-06-08
ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. Robert e. Green, Pastor, An
nOunces Services For the Week

Asbury Methodist Church, Rev.
Robert E. Green, pastor, announces
services as follows: Church School,
10 a. M, Harvey Jones, general
superintendent; Bible study which
gives faith, fortitude and strength
for the hour taught by competent
teachers for every age group.
Church Loyalty service, IL a. m.
Anthems by Senior and Youth
Choirs; sermon meditation: "The
Supreme Loyalty" Evening SER
vice, 7:3O p. m. Spring festival of
sacred music with members of the
Children's Youth Choirs participat-
ing. Sermon meditation, "The
Masters Touch" Prayer SER
vice Wednesday, 7:30 p. M; FRI
day, 2 p. M, Children's Choir; Fri
day, Z p. M, Youth Choir; Friday,
8 p. M, Ladies' Bible Glass Social
and business meeting; Saturday, Z
p. M, meeting of Mems Bible Glass.
Saturday, 7:30 p. M, Senior Choir.
Saturday, June 10, food sale spon-
sored by w. S. c. S., at Denney's
Office.
Smyrna times., 1944-06-08
REUNION ON BEACHHEAD
Cpl. James Truax, Cpl. Howard C.
Lewis Meet at Anzio

Cpl. James Truax, son of Mrs.
and Mrs. James S. Truax, Smyrna,
and Cpl. Howard C. Lewis, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford V. Lewis,
Dover, formerly of Smyrna, met
recently in the Anzio sector, ac-
cording to a letter received by Cpl.
Lewis's parents. Truax is in the
infantry and Lewis is in the tank
corps. At the reunion they learn
ed that they had been fighting
close to each other for a long time.
Both soldiers were inducted at
Fort Dix in August, 1941. Truax
was the first Delaware boy with
whom he was acquainted that
Lewis had met since he has been
in service.
Smyrna times., 1944-06-08
INVASION DAY WAS MARKED
SOLEMNLY BY PRAYERS HERE

prayer service for the employees of
the Wilson Cabinet Company at
$50 Tuesday morning.
Evening Services
A special candlelight service at
the First Presbyterian Church was
conducted by the student pastor,
Mr.. Herman Dam, who spoke on
the meditation, Rejoice in the
Hour of Darkness" Twenty-four
poppies were placed in honor of
members of the church who are
serving with the armed forces. At
the Asbury Methodist Church, a
special communion service was
conducted by the Rev. Green. Peo-
pie of all denominations visited the
churches during the day for silent
prayer.
Smyrna times., 1944-06-08
U. OF ID. SUMMER SCHOOL
Opens July 10th to August 18th;
Registration July 10th

The University of Delaware an
nounces that the Summer School of
the University will be held in New
arw from July 10 to August 18 in
elusive. Teachers in service, col
lege students who are anxious to
earn college degree in as short
a time as possible, and high school
graduates who would like to enter
college at once, are expected to en-
roll. Monday, July 10, will be reg
istration day. Regular class work
will begin the following day. Living
accommodations at the Women's
College will be available for those
women st udents who wish to live
on the campus.
Smyrna times., 1944-06-08

Church bells of Smyrna and
Clayton announced the news of the
long-awaited invasion of Europe on
Tuesday morning, and the peoples
of this community marked the day
solennly with prayer and medita-
ton. Nearly every store and Office
in the business district had radios
turned on all day. The First Pres
byterian Church bell was the first
to announce the news. Special
prayer services, conducted by the
rector, the Rev. F. M. Barton, were
held at st. Peters Episcopal
Church at eight o'clock and again
at II o'clock, and the doors of the
church were open all day for in
dividual prayers. The Rev. Robert
E. Green, pastor of Asbury Meth
odist Church, conducted a special
Smyrna times., 1944-06-08
G. w. BOEBNu1ER RESIGNS
With Fruit Growers National Bank
For Over 25 Years

George w. Boehmler, cashier of
the Fruit Growers National Bank
and Trust Company of Smyrna
rendered his resignation at the
meeting of the Board of Directors
held on Tuesday, to take effect on
June oath. Having been with this
institution for more than a quarter
of a century, serving as bookkeep-
er, note teller, assistant cashier and
as cashier for the past five years,
it was with feeling of regret that
the Board accepted his resignation.
Mr.. Boehmler has accepted a posi-
ton in another line of work which
was undisclosed at this time.
Smyrna times., 1944-06-08
.PRESBYTERIANS
.CHILDREN'S 'SDAY
Program at Morning Worship
Service Sunday; Planned
By Teachers
LITTLE FOLKS RECITE

The annual Children's Day pro-
gram at the First Presbyterian
Church will be held at the morning
worship service Sunday at IL
o'clock. The program was plan
ned and directed by Sunday school
teachers and officers:
Invocation and Lords Prayer
Hymn
Rainbow >. Audrey Ashton, Helen Sawyer,
Helen Sylvester. Patsy Sylvester,
Betty McClain, Gertrude Crawford
They Say That l Am Little
Joan Loose
"a Little Maids Greeting. Joan Short
Scripture Lesson, Mark1 o: 1915,
Audrey Ashton
23rd Psalm
"On Sunday" Jane Still and Bobby David
Primary and Beginners Song,
Jesus Loves Me-
Jesus Loves Us Still :. Barbara Stats
I'm Going To Speak. Edward Hamburg
| THE Storm" ... Lorraine Stats
Hymn
Helpers In the Sunday School,,
James Cubbage, Billy Bartlett
One way .............. Betty foxwell
Hearts From Everyone" :. Gloria Pearce
1.-The Way To Greatness" -. Joan Loose
Beginners Recitations by: Ruth Ann Hart
Clarke David, Judy Slaughter, Beverly
David. Ronnie Still, Jimmy Bailey
Dickie Bailey, Joyce Ann Spence, Rich
ard David, Helen Spence.
Song by Beginners and Primary Depart
ments Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Offertory and offertory prayer
Light A Lamp For Someone,
Donald Ebright
/ MY Ship ............. Helen Sawyer
60 Ye" Betty McClain, Betty Foxwell
Evelyn Hammond, Dolores David.
His Love- .......... Mary Alice Blendt
Summer Praises" -. Evelyn Hammond
Roll Call of Classes:
/ Beginners Glass,
Teacher, Mrs. Fred Slaughter
Primary Glass -. :. Mrs. Ollie Loose
/ Junior Girls Mrs. James Bailey
Junior Boys .............. Harry Clouo
Senior Girls 80. Miss Eunice Anthony
Senior Boys .....,....... herman Dam
] Adult Glass ............. Harry Lower
| Home Department,
Superintendent, Mrs. VIM. Thompson
Cradle Roll Superintendent,
Mrs. Roland Weber
| Presentation of Awards for Attendance
Song by entire Sunday School,
win Them One By One
Playlet 81 Will Take:
| Missionary ............ Audrey Ashton
| Joy .................... betty McCIain
| Courage ................ Jane McClain
| Hope ................. Lorraine Stats
/ Wisdom .............. Helen Sylvester
| Strength .............. Patsy Sylvester
Peace ............. Gertrude oraWioro
| Hymn
! Benediction
Smyrna times., 1944-06-08
AWARD PRIZES
TO PUPILS HERE
Awards by Civic Groups at
Special Assembly; Mothers
Receive Sons Diplomas
FORTY GRADUATES

Prizes awarded to John Bassett
Moore School pupils at the special
assembly Monday are as follows:
National D. A. R. good citizenship
award, Dorothy Freeman; Eliza
beth Cook Chapter citizenship
awards for proficiency in American
history, Jean Ellen Russell and
Eleanor Nowland; Smyrna Busi-
ness Association award for pro-
ficiency in commercial studies,
Rachel Burris; Smyrna Rotary
Club award for outstanding school
service, Wells Campbell; David C.
Harrison Post, American Legion,
and Auxiliary, awards for eighth
grade history, Grace Shorts and
Edward Melvin; the R. w. Slaugh-
ter award for scholarship, in phys
les, Jean Ellen Russell; in civics,
Dorothy Freeman; in 10th grade
English, Margaret Mitchell; first
year latin, Palmer Carter.
Athletic Awards Given
Awards and letters were given
to the school athletes, including the
ten girls of the Leaders Corps as
follows: Patricia Carter, Thelma
Dulin, Charlotte Brown, Sylvia
Harris, Marie Burris, Louise Ever
ett, Yvonne Senger, Lorraine Pleas
anton, Betty Cook, and Peggy En-
mis-. Athletic awards for varsity
basketball went to Walter C. Dear
kyne, Jr., John Garis, William
Pleasanton, Frank Reichelt, James
Ford, Robert Newnum, Preston
knight, Vance Cole and Wells
Campbell; for varsity baseball,
James Ford, Ray Hudson, w. C.
Deakyne, Robert Newnum, Richard
Handsberry, John Lovegrove, Gene
Handsberry, Preston Knight, Fran
els Sylvester, Wells Campbell, John
Garis and John Walker. For junior
varsity basketball, the following
got awards: Francis Kitchens,
Francis Sylvester, Robert FAIRIES,
Harold Deakyne, William Ken
worthy, Jerry Lamb, Clarence
Johnson and Richard Handsberry.
For junior varsity baseball: George
w. Wright, Jr., Francis Downes,
Clarence Johnson William Ken
worthy, Jerry Lamb, Donald Boyer,
and Frank Reichelt.
Smyrna times., 1944-06-08
SMYRNA GIRL WED
Miss Hilda Baker Married to Karl
j. Eelit at Philadelphia

Mrs. Alfred Lebel of Smyrna, an
nounces the marriage of her sister,
Miss Hilda Baker to Karl ]. Eglit
both of Philadelphia. The wedding
took place in the Hockessin Meth
odist Church on Saturday, June 3rd
at 2 p. M, by the Rev. Henry T.
Caldwell. The bride wore navy
blue with white accessories and a
corsage of white rosebuds. She was
attended by her sister, Mrs. Lebel,
who wore acqua blue with beige
accessories and a corsage of pink
carnations. Mr.. Lebel was best
man. A small reception followed
the ceremony at the home of Mrs.
Irwin ]. Hollingsworth of Hockes-
sin, niece of the bride. Mr.. and
Mrs. Eglit will make their home in
Philadelphia following short we'd
ding trip.
Smyrna times., 1944-06-08
Sugar Stamp 81

Sugar Stamp 80 in War Ration
Book Four will become good in
definitely on June 16 for five
pounds of sugar, Charles w. Hard
esty, State Director of OPA, an
nounced today. The valuation
continues distribution of sugar to
household consumers at the same
rate as previously-five pounds per
person each two and one-half
months.
Smyrna times., 1944-06-08
BACK M'COLLUM
FOR GOVERNOR
Lieut. Gov. Isaac ]. MacCOl.
lum, Wyoming, Agrees To
Run For Democrats
LAUDED BY LEADERS

Lieut.-Gov. Isaac ]. MacCollum,
a practicing physician of Wyoming
and long identified with the Demo-
cratic party of Kent County, was
unanimously endorsed for the Dem
ocratic nomination for Governor at
a recent meeting of the Kent Coun-
ty Democratic Committee in the
Mapledale Country Club, Dover.
DR.. .MacCollum announced he would
accept the nomination if it was
given to him in talk following his
endorsement.
Would Be Unopposed
The action of the Kent County
committee, coupled with an an
nouncement State Senator Harris
B. Mcdowell, Jr. New Castle Coun-
ty committee chairman, that senti-
ment in the northern county was
unanimously in favor of Dr. Mac
Collum for the post of chief execu-
tive, indicated that the Wyoming
physician would be unopposed for
the post at the coming state Dem
ocratic State Convention. Senator
Continued on Page Three)
Smyrna times., 1944-06-08
Grange Closes For Summer

The Smyrna Grange will adjourn
for the summer months of July and
August. The last meeting will be
a picnic on June %. Tonight's
meeting will be taken up with de-
gree work, Mrs. Harry C. Johnson,
program chairman has announced.
Smyrna times., 1944-06-08
Five Fires i'm Nav

The Citizens Hose Company re-
sponded to five alarms in May, ac-
cording to a report read at the
monthly meeting Monday night. OF
the fires, one was a garage, three
dwellings and two trucks. Fire loss
for the town was 1915, for the
country, $500.