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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-18

Soothe and cool burning smart and itch
of heat rash with Mexsana, the soothing,
medicated powder. Mexsana is not
tale. but a clean, white medicated pow
der. contains ingredients which are
often used by specialists for the relief Of
these discomforts. Just sprinkle Mexsana
well over your heat irritated skin and see
how quickly it relieves these tormenting
miseries. Costs little. Even greater saw
ings in larger sizes. Demand Mexsana.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-18

From 1875 to 1886 Japan had
658 EARTHQUAKES.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-08-18

where officials solicited contribu-
lions from employer groups of the
CLIO Political Action Committee
fund.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
RESISTANCE (0LLAp5ING
 IN 7 AREAS
War Secretary Sfimson Gives Resume of Situd-
 lion, South Pacific

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-Indica- tions that Jap resistance may be collapsing in northern New Guinea, is reported by Secretary oI War Henry L. Stimson, who said the Allied troops are making steady progress throughout the Southwest Pacific.
 The War Secretary said the Aus tralian veterans have captured Sio and advanced beyond Vincke Point, squeezing the Jap forces in that vicinity.
 There are indications some Jap anese are trying to escape by barges at night and several troop-laden enemy barges have been sunk by aircraft and light naval vessels, said Stimson.
 In New Britain, said Stimson, AL lied troops are constantly enlarging the beachhead In the Cape Glou- cester area 3,l00 Jap dead have been counted against American losses of 228 killed and 694 wounded S Stimson also noted that several large enemy ships have been sunk in the Southwest Pacific recently and scores of Jap planes have been shot down, however there are indi- cations the Japs arc reinforcing the air strength in the area and are be- coming moro aggressive in the air
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
22 ARRIVE FROM .5ITkA TODAY; B
 LEAVE FOR SOUTH

A vessel docked here early this morning from Sitka, discharging the following passengers - Ellis Reynolds, Dave Fenton, Mrs. Mar garet Fenton, M Scribner, A. V. Cordovado, Mir and Mrs. Martin Olson, MT. and Mrs. L. G. Schar- penberg, Mrs. Tony Martinelli, w. w. Knight, Mrs. D. zaranoff, Mrs Nancy Fulton, Master Jimmie Full ton, Mrs. Larry Moore, Alberta Moore, Geraldine Moore, Jacqueline Moore, Margaret Claire, Arthur B Hicks, w. R. Garter and w. C. Jahrig.
 The boat left early this afternoon with the following passengers booked for Seattle-Mary Jane Har- rington, Lucine Skipper, Coleman Skipper. Jennie Walker, Warren Walker, Constance Paddock, Al berta Foxhill, William Foxhill, Amy Montgomery.
 Edna North, Matilda Segota, La von c Edwards. Mabel M. Miller Marvin Nelson, J. c. Gilker, Jean 1 Taylor.
 For Ketchikan - A. E. Harding and Chris Hennings.
 For Petersburg Anna Lund Chris Dahl, Theo Nicholson, Joe Mills, and MT. and Mrs. Octor Arness.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
INSTALLATION
 SERVICE HELD,
 ODD FELLOWS

Installation of officers was held this week by the odd Fellows with the service performed at the IOOT ] Hall.
 | Those installed were. Noble Grand, Forest D. Fennessy; Right Supporter, John Mclaughlin; Left Supporter, George Clark; Vice Grand, Dawson Muggy; Right Sup porter, George Fleek; Left Support CT, H. V. Callow.
 1 Secretary, F. s. Laughlin; Finan- cial Secretary, George Jorgenson; Treasurer, John Beck, Warden, James Mcdonald; Conductor, Lew is Wagner; Right Scene Supporter, Eugene Stout; Left Scene Support CT, James Sofoulis; Chaplain, Bernt Mork; Inside Guardian. James Madsen and Outside Guardian, Ce- cil Everetts.
 Installing officers for the evening included: District Deputy Grand Master, S. j. Paul; District Deputy Grand Marshal, H. V. Callow; Dis trict Deputy Grand Warden Chas. w. Carter District Deputy Grand Secretary, Hans Loken, District Deputy Grand Treasurer, William Kilburn. District Deputy Grand Chaplain, James Larsen; District Deputy Grand Guardian, T. Hager- up and District Deputy Grand Her aid, Cecil Everetts.
 Announcement was made that the Thomas Wiley birthday party will be an event on the evening of Jan uary 25 at the LOOP Hall, to which all odd Fellows and Rebekahs are invited
 Entertainment for the party will be in charge of Sam Paul, Dawson Muggy, H. V. Callow and George Clark.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
REPORTS GIVEN
 AT CHAMBER OF
 COMMERCE MEET

Committes of the Juneau Cham Der of Commerce today turned in five reports, most of them on leg islation introduced and pending in Congress. The Chamber accepted the reports.
 The Legislative Committee, in one report, urged that the United States take the lead in announcing as a national policy that this country will hereafter assume the same con- trol over the continental shelf sur- rounding the nation as we have hereto exercised over the area with in three miles of our coasts.
 The same committee urged pass age of the bill to allow Alaskans to elect their own governor, stating in its report it would remove the administrative and executive affairs from the appointed Federal officials and place them under the control of elected officials responsible to the people" and would advance in the Territory the democratic American system of government.
 The Legislative Committee sub- mitted copy of the latest statehood bill for Alaska introduced by Dele gate Anthony J. Dimond, and com mented that the committee hac nothing further to submit on this question. In September the Cham Der adopted report which went against statehood if the change would bring added financial burdens on Alaskan taxpayers.
 The same committee went against a bill introduced by Rep. Peterson of Florida to provide for the classi- fication of the public lands in AL aska.
 The financial statement for the Red Shield Reading Room of the Salvation Army was submitted. Tine Chamber contributed $230 to the room during last year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
5T. AMN'5 STUDENTS ACHIEVE QUOTA IN
 WAR BOND DRIVE

The pupils of St. Ann's Parochial School are working feverishly on the Fourth War Bond Drive, now being conducted throughout the United States. Their efforts have been re- warded for they have passed the quota set by the chairman of the drive in the schools, pr. James C. Ryan. which amounted to $125.
 This encouraging fact is acting as a stimulus for further activity in the campaign, and before the drive ends, the total may be reached of a neat little sum of four numbers There are only 50 pupils enrolled in the school
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
]. EDGAR HOOVER
 QUESTIONED, BUT
 REFUSES ANSWER

WASHINGTON, Jan 20.-J. Ed gar Hoover. Director of the FBI declined before the House Commit tee today Investigating the Feder- al Communications Commission, tC answer questions relating to inter nal security and said that Presi- dent Roosevelt directed him not tc answer such questions of the com mittee.
 Counsel Eugene Carey, asking about the case involving Alfonsf Lombiazi, Boston Broadcaster, saic did you ever recommend that Lombiazi be put off the air?" Hoo yer replied that he did not desire to interfere with the committee'i work but that he had been forbid den to discuss questions of thii type"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
kusaie Isle Is K Raided by Navy Bombers
Enemy Air Base in Caro- |inas Group Attdeked-
 Installations Struck

PEARL HARBOR, Jan. 20. - A daylight raid, probably involving a round trip of l,400 miles, was made by Navy bombers who struck Kusaie Island in the Carolinas group on the l7th without loss, Admiral Chester w. Nimitz reports.
 The raid, presumably originating from bases in the Gilberts, struck shore installations of an enemy air base which is about an even 100 miles east of the vital Japanese naval base at Truk.
 No intercepting planes were en- countered.
 Three air attacks were made last year against Kapingamarangi Is- land, 500 miles southwest of Truk by Liberators based in the South Pacific, the only island closer to Truk.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
Daughter Bornto William Spilers
 Al Decatur, III.

Of interest to friends of MT. and Mrs. William Spicer, formerly of Juneau, is the announcement that they are the parents of daughter, born on Christmas Day. The child weighed seven pounds, eleven ounces, and has been named Marilyn June Spicer.
 During their residence here Mrs. Spicer was employed at the Mont gomery Ward Order Office, and Mir Spicer was on the Baranof Hotel staff. He was heard as vocalist at many church and social affairs.
 The clever announcement calling attention to the new model states that Any parties interested in this
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
W(TU HEAD SAYS WHEAT |S NEEDED
 TO FEED HUNGRY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20. = Mrs Ida Wise. Fl, president of the WCTU told the Senate's special Liquor Investigating Committee,
 "The world is hungry for bread, but the liquor interests would use wheat as well as corn" to make alcoholic beverages"
 She disclaimed as unauthorized the recent press release suggesting the committee is under the control and inspired by the big distilling interests and added:
 We do not prejudge the action of any committee"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
Couple Club Is 10 Hold Dinner and
 Social Tonight

The Couple Club of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church will meet at 6:3O o'clock tonight in the church parlors for a covered dish dinner and fellowship meeting.
 Tn charge of the menu are MT. and Mrs. Leonard Allen and MT. and Mrs. George Morelander MT. and Mrs. Fred Paul and Sgt. and Mrs. s. R. Meacham will be in charge of the program.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
NO RETIREMENT FOR MACARTHUR
 NEXT WEDNESDAY,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-Secre- tary of War Henry L. Stimson asked at conference with the newsmen this afternoon if Gel. Douglas MacArthur will be relieved of active duty when he reaches the statutory retirement age of GA next Wednesday, replied:
 T do not think you need worry about that"
 The Secretary then explained that Gen. Macarthur had retired at his own request in December 1887, but subsequently, had been re- called to active service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
MRS. FORTH LEAVES
 FOR NEW ORLEANS

Transferred to New Orleans, MI S Edna Smith Forth sailed today fol the states and will stop enroute at her home in Jefferson City, Mis- souri,
 Mrs. Forth, Assistant Bacteriol- ogist with the U. s. Public Health Service, has been with the Terri torial Health Department Labora- tory here for almost a year
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
Ho5pITAL NOTES

Mrs. Rogene Moore has been dis charged from St. Ann's Hospital after medical care.
 Richard Lee Price entered St. Ann's Hospital yesterday for surgery.
 Mrs. Emil Galao has been admit ted to St. Ann's as surgical pa tient.
 Mrs. Martin Ebona entered St. Anns Hospital yesterday as med ical patient.
 Master David Norton underwent a tonsillectomy at At. Ann's Hospital yesterday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
Missionary Society
 IsMeeting Tonight

The Missionary Society of the Memorial Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Anna May Andersen this evening at 7:30 o'clock. It is desired that all members attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
ROME SUBURBS RAIDED TODAY,
 ASSERTS BERLIN

LONDON, Jan. 20,--The German news agency in a Berlin broadcast picked up here said Allied plan6s raided the outer subnrbs Of Rome this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
ATTENTION CARPENTERS

All members of Carpenters Local No. 2247 are requested to meet at the A F of L Hall Friday, Jan. 21, at 8 pm. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
MRS. DAHL IN JUNEAU

In Juneau today, Mrs P I. Dahl
 will return to Skagway tonight. She
 is the wife of Dr. P I. Dahl Skag- way physician.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20

new merchandise Ca bowling sue cess) are advised to get in touch with the home office of Spicer and Company, 479 South Main Street, Decatur, Illinois"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
WEATHER REPORT GU. $. Bureau)

Temp. Wednesday, Jan. 19 Maximum 46: Minimum 37 Rain .8l
 .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
TURKISH PREMIER
 GRANTS INTERVIEW WITH WON pApEN

LONDON, Jan. 20.-The German controlled Paris radio said Turkish Premier Sukru Saracoglu granted an interview yesterday to Franz yon Papan, Geran Ambassador to Turkey.
 The broadcast also states several members Of the Turkish Cabinet attended the conference.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20

GEORGE B 3WlI3&
 Super Marked
 Phone, Write or Wire Your Orders
 FreSEa
 WATERMELONS
 6tpound
 SOUNDS GOOD DOESN'T T--WelI we don't have them vet as they are not in season--and we know during war times is doubtful if they could sell for this price So keep buying WAR BONDS and HELP WIN THE WAR so W can have watermelon and many ether things we all enjoy, again.
 In inc meantime we have just received large shipment of OLIVES all kinds and sizes :. stuffed. green ripe, ripe gar lie favored dill favored spicy hot and many others Drop in and see them! ALSO. Included in ihis shipment "a large variety of SPECIAL ITEMS which include Swiss Cheese. Roman Cheese. Toriellini, Spaghetti Dinners. Soy Oil. Rice Dinners. Garlic Juice, Onion Juice. Tartar Sauce. French Dressing. Barbecued Sal mon, Trolls Minis. Chicken Liver Spread. Chicken Broth. Pimenioes. Chow Chow Pickles. Burger Relish, Wafer Chesinuis, |.
 Chinese Noodles
 Italian Tuna. Colored Tooihpicks. Roque- fort Cheese. Horseradish Dressing. Lob sier. Anchovies. AnchovY Paste. Sardines in Olive Oil. Capers. Ariichoke Aearis in Olive Oil. Sweet Pickled Watermelon. Pickled Chilies. Sweet Spiced Can ialoupe Pickles and hundreds of others. WATCH FOR IMPORTANT
 AMN0UNCEMENT!
 WE HAVE OUR OWN FAST FREE DELIVERY SERVICE-PHONE 92-95 Best CUSIl Grocery d3l;|d33;WIl3;S]
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-20
ATTENTION MAsONs

Called Communication Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock with work in the M. M Degree.
 J. w. LEVERS, ndy, Secretary.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1944-04-27

Those are things that every off
spring want and Should get to
make them good and useful citiz-
ems to great country as ours.
Unfortunately there are many pa
rents vino do not reaiize the value
of good home for their children.
Instead t;1cy think u a home as
being merely a she!teril'g place
filled with material comforts.
think ny lucNv stars that J
do have a fnc hon. with ali the
comforts Dat in aI,i:t;on have
parents who gav@ and continue
to give me heir 10 >: IL, undying
quantities. Paren:. who under
stood AMI he1pe>l me with my
problems nd du",rs times oi
sickness uttered with me it not
physically but ',"''ly
Those are thing, won't forget.
May my children receive the same
devotion anG happiness from me
as I've received from YOU Mother
and Dad.
Things with me are going very
well. am enjoying myself mere.
We have very gool iood. in fact |
think il is the b st food I've had
had since I've beer: III service. Dur
amp is a vci pleasant one. The
DAYS are file, with sunshine and
lots of fresh air. I've really built
up, an appetite. IN ~ III t,at with
returning at nome Id find it diff
,ult to keep al fed.
Yesterday g friend oi mine .ock
& snapshot .! me. ust as soon as
the films are developed Ill send
the picture home and | think YOU
WI aSree w'lel vou see il that !
have gained a few pounds.
Well ! see that it's just about
time to have show so I'll close.
Your loving son Karl
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1944-04-27
OPA ON THE AIR
THIS WEEK

Radio broadcasts by the Cleve
land District Office of Price Ad-
on local stations dur
ing the week are as follows:
Friday, April 20
Jean Colbert of WTAM will inter-
view Benjamin r. Michael on the
current shoe situation.
Friday, April 28
at lO:45 p. IN. over station VICAR
William !. Kennedy. Regional
Rent Executive will speak on
The OPA and Rent Control.
Saturday, April 29
"OPA Farm News" will be pre-.
sented over WJW at II SIS a. III.
Saturday, April 20
at OILS p. n. over WTAM
Richard T. Overmyer, District In
formation Executive. will be mas
Ter OF ceremonies on the "OPA
Question Box"
David Aitkon. Chairman OF
War Prices and RatloninS Board
No. Is will be guest chairman an
the board of experts will be COM
posed OF John Togarty. District
Mileage Executive and Francis
G.. Renkenberger. District Price
Attorney.
The "OPA Reporter" will be
heard Monday through Friday at
| :55 7. Nj. over station WCIE.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1944-04-27

Ferry and they had come to see
my new baby because | was a
Saxon as they had read about it
in the paper and believe me | sure
was glad to hear a little OF the
good old Saxon dialect again. !
am goin to visit these people as
soon as we go to Martins Ferry
SO don't give up | will be there
some time .Mariechen'.' That is
the Saxon spirit for YOU, no ques-
tons asked. YOU are Saxon and
Saxon never turns the cold shout
der on another one.
Now ] ask you Lorain, are we
goin to let this spirit die? You
have a beautiful club and many
advantages over some other clubs.
You are the ones who must take
over soon. Let's have something
for the boys to come back to.
Maybe you can have the Reunion
in Lorain if you try har6 enough
to show you are worthy of it,
And now | appeal to a few old
friends like Elsa Fricsenhengst-
Clcaver. All Goohs. Al Wolfe. Ann
Roth-Standen, Eleanor Goohs-
Shepherd and the many others
who are still in Lorain to give
the young ones boost. don't for
get you are as young as you feel
and can be a Junior from II to 40
if you care to. Let's 60 Lorain
Keep 'em Flying and Keep on
Bying War Bonds.
Catherine Binder-Eliott.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1944-04-27

|. What two states in the Union
lead in the production OF maple
syrup:
?. From what part of the hog
do we get bacon?
3. What is the white of all egS
called:
4. How do blueberries differ from
huckleberrierS:
5. OF what vegetable is broccoli
a variety,
8. What kind Of acid is formed
in milk when it sours.
I. Which are the four truly pre-
cious stones:
8. What name do the Englisi il
give to the drink called lemon
ade2
9. From what is grenadine
made:
10. Who is said to have intro
duced the finger bowl in Americ;.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1944-04-27
Lend-Lease, Valuable War Aid .
To All Allies, Renewed For Years

The training program continues
at new rate and there is no re-
duction in airplane production.
There is really no let-up, simply a
readjustment because things were
out of balance due to emphasis
in the past on recruitment for air
training. Emphasis at present is
on infantry.
A very interesting group of mem
"A bers of the British Parliament,
with the Prime Minister of New
Zealand, and the Minister of New
Zealand, and a Mr.. Wilson, who
was on his way to be High Com
missioner in Canada. spent two
days in Washington this week
Quite a group of us met with
them in the Senate Caucus Room,
Senator Connally presiding DR..
Edith Summerskill, of the Labor
Party, the first woman member of
the House of Commons to address
officially group of the Congress
OF the United States, gave us a very
clear picture of the plans for a
health program following the war.
The individual is free to partici-
pate, or not,
The medical man has three ways
open: To continue in private prac-
tlce; to do part-time per capita
service under the plan at so much
a patient; or to go on a salary.
This last will probably solve the
immediate problem Of many newly
released Army men,
The Earl of Listowel also of the
Labor Party, outlined their public
education plan. England has been
behind us in the general education
of its people. They are endeavoring
to raise the required school age to
16 and to give a wider measure of
college opportunity looking to-
wards better preparation to de-
velop leadership among all groups
of the people.
Howard Butcher, Esquire (they
only use the Honorable" inside
the House of Parliament). told of
the decentralization of management
of their food production. Quite re-
Gently England was able to pro-
duce only 10 meals out of % per
week. She now produces 81 Of
the %.
The Prime Minister of New Zea-
land spoke feelingly of the fine
quality of our American lads who
have been taken into the homes
and hearts of New Zealand.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1944-04-27

My dear Mother and Dad
Although I'm not at home | haN (
not forgotten that today is Your
18th wedding anniversary. Con-
gratulations to both OF you. May
God bless YOU and be wit, YOU
in the years to come. Ard May
YOU spend many more years OF
happiness together. I'm sure That
the next Is years will be as happy
Is the first: if not mole 50 My
Cnly regret is tina. can't ~ with
YOU at this time to express ny
personal feelings.
Perhaps next year when We
have marched forth and attained q
final victory those Of us VINO are
away viii be able 80 come home
and rejoin our lo> cd ones
At that time we will be al ie. at
least iii part. to make up II the
happiness we lost ;, while 4 war.
torn world separated IL.
May we at the end OF this con
tliCt live 10 see "ur pledge O! a
free and democratic WOrid come
true. a world where lie lust OF
power and aggression will nc
longer exist.
| want to take this time y cx.
press my appreciation lor the
things you have done Tor me.
You brought nlt III, in such i
way that ] can be proud of YOU
You provided me wit, good en-,
rirorment. helped me gum u
cation, listened il my troubles
and gave me sound advice when i
was needed and in general aidet
me during my perIou OF adole
scence in such way that | coul>
make the nccessacy adjustment
from childhood t. manhood.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1944-04-27
NOTICE TO ALI.
JUNIOR CLUB
. SECRETARIES

Several months ago1 mailed the
charters, signifying that your To-
cal club is a member of the Tran
sylvania Saxon Juniors Associa-
ton of America. also asking for
your latest complete list of all
the Saxon boys and girls in your
club and city that are now in the
service for the Saxon Honor Roll.
The price of the charter IS 81 90
which you were to sent to me bv
check or money order payable to
Edith Bodendorfcr. +. 5. !. \.
Treasurer.
am sorry to say that SO far !
have only heard from six clubs.
What has happened to the rest OF
you: Cleveland East and West.
Ellwood City, Farrell. Gary. etc. !,
Will you please check and ii you
have not sent your list or check
or money order yet, please do 50
at once, i'll order to straishtel,
matters up. We are very anxious
to complete the Honor Roll so we
may publish it in the Nolksblatt
Thank you for your cooperation
SaXonally yours,
Katy Gotzmeister. Asst. Sec'v..
1857 +. Whittier St.
Columbus 8. Ohio.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1944-04-27
SGT. ECKHARD
LOEW
Congratulates his Mother and
Dad

The following letter was re.
ceived by Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Loew
of O5O5 Plainfield Ave. Cleveland.
Ohio, on the day of their 25.h
wedding anniversary from their
son Sgt. Eckhard Carl Loew from
the battle6elds of Africa. Carl i
a member of the Central Nerbard.
Branch |. and OF the Cleveland
West Saxon Juniors Club ond V as
very active before he was called
by Uncle Sam to serve his country
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1944-04-27
CLEVELAND EAST
NEWS
By Dot Meier

Cleveland, o.. April 27-Last
Sunday saw the Juniors at the
Annual Concert Of Liedertafel Da
menchor along with many West
Siders.
On May 7 the East Side Clui,
will have their Spring Concert a,
the East Side Sachsenheim. The
interesting program will followed
by play written especially for
the occasion BY Miss n. Zockel.
Also on Friday night. April 2S
there will be a meeting at which
time plans for the concert and also
for the spring socials will be dis
cusscd.