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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
ALLIED PATROLS
NEARING TIDDIM
SOUTHEAST ASIA COMMAND
HANDY, CEY-

LON, Oct. 10. - Up - japanese
troops are stubbornly defending
Tiddim but allied patrols nave
been operating within 400 yards
Of that western Burma base, al
lied headquarters announced to-
day.
Reverses were reported for en-
envy elements to the south.
Withdrawing from an unsuc-
cessful attack near Cope Bazaar,
at the eastern end of one of the
main passes across the Mayu
range, Japanese reconnaissance
troops left more than 80 dead,
and British Fourteenth Army pa
trolls harassed the withdrawal,
killing more of the enemy around
Taung Bazaar yesterday, head
quarters said.
The communique said road and
rail communications were attack
ed successfully in central and
northern Burma by allied air.
craft of the eastern air command
yesterday and Sunday, despite ad-
verse weather. Bridges were the
main detectives.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
Lois Morrow Enlists
In Waves At Raleigh

Awaiting call to active duty ir
the Waves is Miss Lois V. Nor
row, 800 Chestnut street, who was
sworn in Friday in Raleigh.
Six 17-year-old boys were enlist
ed in the U. S. Naval reserve last
week, the local Navy recruiting
station announced yesterday.
They are Leroy Boswell, 70 Spot.
ford Mills, Lawrence Grove
Cook, % Spofford Mills, William
Howard Duncan, Carolina Beach,
Willie Grey Johnson, R Hill,
Ralph CLANCY Garter, Rose Hill,
and James Arthur Murphy, Bur
gaW.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
Mrs. Freeman To Succeed
Mrs. OrreN In Red Cross

At a meeting OF the executive
committee O. the Wilmington chap
ter of the American Red Cross yes
terday, the resignation of Mrs.
Louis Orrell, chairman of Volun-
teer Special Services, was accept
ed with regret, and Mrs. J. D.
Freeman was appointed to succeed
Mrs. Orrell, J. Henry Gerdes,
chairman of the local chapter, an
nounced yesterday.
Mrs. Orrell's resignation was
necessary because of ill health.
Mrs. Freeman is well qualified
to carry on the work as she has
been active in Red Cross for some
time, said Mr.. Gerdes. She has
taken training courses offered by
tiso ed Cross and has been chair
man of the Canteen corps for sew
enal months.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
0PA Retains Swiren
In Freight Rate Case

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.-R-
The office of Price Administered ton
grid 'ng for a fight against restora.
atom of a three to six per cent in
crease in railroad freight rates,
today announced it had retained
Max Swiren, Chicago lawyer, rs
special counsel in the proceedings
seen to be heard by the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
OPA Administrator Chester Bow.
les said the government re.
6 rds the increase "unjustifiable,
In v ew Of the extraordinarily high
level Of railroad earnings and the
ADVERSE effect of freight rates in
creaces on the national stabiliza-
ton program"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
BAPTISTS TO OPEN
SESSION TODAY

The election of officers for the
next two years will h;ghlight the
annual conference of the Free
Will Baptist church, which will
convene today and Thursday at
Roseboro, hte Rev DR.. B. w.
English, secretary. said yester-
day.
The organization covers the east
ern part Of the Carolinas and is
constituent of the General con-
ference of Free Will Baptist
church of America. The public is
invited to attend the meeting.
The Rev. M. H. Hilburn, of Will
mington, will deliver the intro
ductory sermon, scheduled to be-
gin at II o'clock today. There
will be special singing at all sir
vices.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
Theft Charge Against
Stella Walsh Dropped

1,OGANsPORT, Ind, Oct. To-
R1 - A grand larceny charge
seainst Stella Walsh of Cleveland,
the famed Olympic runner, was
dismissed in circuit court To-Day OH
the motion of Prosecutor kenesa"
M Lands, II.
The charge against Miss Walsh
had been pending since Nov. IT,
1912, when she was arrested with
Harry Jakubiak, Al, alias Harry
Stron, also of Cleveland. in connec-
ton with the theft of clothing val
ued at $275 from Longansport
stores.
Miss Walsh expressed pleasure
at the dismissal and said she would
continue her athletic career.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
TMift-T-Stores Moved,
To New Location here

Thrif-T-Stores Inc, where new
fall lines are on display, has COM
pleted removal to the new location
at 20 South Front street, it was an
nounced Tuesday by Manager
Robert Dannenbaum.
The new store, which is only
two or three doors removed from
the old location, provides much
better facilities for arranging and
storing stock and also has bright
er appearance since renovation.
the management said.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
SUGAR SHORTAGE
RELIEF SOUGHT

Wilmington's first wartime sugar
shortage developed over the week
end and specific recommendations
for improvements of the condition
were made Monday by the Area
Food Advisory committee at
meeting at the chamber Of COM
nerce. ... e.--.,
Committee members, discussing
various food shortages here, found
hat only limited supplies OF sugar
we're available at either retail or
wholesale establishments, accord
.ng to Walter J. Cartier, chamber
ecretary.
One wholesale dealer, confirm
ng the critical shortage here, COM
uented that lit looks like people
will have to sweeten their coffee
With molasses now" The shortage
he said. apparently developed here
because of transportation, as this
market is principally furnished by
cuba.
A recommendation was forward
I'd yesterday to the War Food Ad-
ministration in Washington, ask
Ing if it we're possible to have a
ytock of sugar warelloused here,
from which wholesalers could
draw.
The sugar shortage, affecting
both retailers and wholesalers, re-
portedly started Saturday. and only
slight hope was held for immediate
relief. One wholesaler said he ex-
pected small quantity to be de-
Nvered this week.
It was brought out that Whining
ton also suffered shortages Of eva
porated milk, butter and pepper.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
GETS PURPLE HEART

Tech. Sgt. Linwood Williams,
Son of Mrs. L. P. Floyd of &C
Nesbitt Court, and husband of
Mrs. Christine Williams of Will
mington, has been awarded the
Purple Heart for wounds received
in France on July II. He is a
member of Company I, 10th In
fantry, 30th Division.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
ON FURLOUGH HERE

Thomas W. Cobb, 10, former
Star-News employe who is now
stationed at Camp Van Dorm,
Miss, with 63rd Infantry Division,
is spending a ten-day furlough
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. R. Cobb of "a Country Club
Pines. Cobb entered the service
last December and received his
basic training at Fort Bennir g,
Ca, He was graduated from NJ !
Hanover High school in 1943.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
In The Service

after numerous missions as ball
gunner on a BIZ Flying Fortress
over Europe. Before his return to
the States, he was awarded the
Air Medal, one Oak Leaf cluster,
the Purple Heart, the ETC ribbon
with two major battle stars.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
INACTIVE STATUS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.-R-
The navy has ordered gradual
return to inactive status of an
estimated 1905 officers called
from retirement since 1899, it was
learned today.
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[2lI@ ' .'' !: &c.; f :'''

Don't worry Il ordinary methods disap.
pointed yoy. Use. at home. the formula used
By DOCTORS adjunctively at noted Thorn.
ton 4 Minor Clinic. Be amazed how QUICK
your pile pain, itch, soreness are relieved. Get
ei.00 tube Thornton & Minors Rectal ONT
nent today. Or get the easy-to-apply Thorn
cents more. Try DOCTORS way TODAY.
~ al sood drug, stores Everywhere.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
SEAMAN RETURNS

N a y m o n d
Moore P e ter
son, macninist's
nate first class
y. S. Navy, has
'eported at San
D i e 6 o, Calf.
fter spending
a few days with
his parents al
0elco. He has
)een overseas
wo and one
half years and
has been serv.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
KIDNEYS
MUST REMOVE.
EXCESS ACIDS
Help IS Miles of Kidney Tubes
Flush Out Poisonous Waste

Help Is Miles of Kidney lupes
Flush Out Poisonous Waste
Nyou have an excess of acids in your blood,
your Is miles of kidney tubes may be over
worked. These tiny filters and tubes are work
ing day and night to help Nature rid your
system of excess acids and poisonous waste.
When disorder Of kidney function permits
may cause nagging backache, rheumatic pains.
iee pains, loss Of pep and energy. getting up
nights, swelling, pufiness under the eyes.
headaches and dizziness. Frequent or scanty
passages with smarting and burning some
times shows there is something wrong with
Kidneys NAV need help the same as bowels.
so AJAX your druggist for Doan's Pills, used sue
e cessfuily BY millions for over 40 years. They
rive happy relief and will help the 10 miles ct
kidney tubes flush out poisonous waste from
your blood. Get Doan's Pills.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11

Pvt. John A. Vernon, of RID.
I, Wilmington, has been admitted
to Moore General hospital, Swan
nanoa,, for treatment. He has
served in the Army since July 5,
1910, and was wounded in action.
for which he was awarded the
Purple Heart.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
RETURNS TO NEW YORK

Neil Swami, U. S. Navy, has
returned to New York after spend
ing a ten-day leave with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Greasy Swami
of the Carolina Beach road.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
SERVES IN PACIFIC

j a m e S u.
Walker, Jr., 20,
seaman second
C l a S S, U. S.
Navy, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. ].
D. Walker OF
Nun street, is
now serving in
the South Pa
'ific. He re-
eived his boot
r a i n i n 6 at
C a m p Peary,
~ -
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ner IT Sixth and Campbell streets
suffering from wound IN MS
chest He died 80 minutes later az
ths James Walker Memorial hospl-
fa1
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
From where | sit %. ~ Joe Marsh
Recipe for a
Perfect Marriage

Dee and Jane Cuppers cele-
brated their Golden Wedding
Anniversary last Saturday.
Having so many friends, it
seemed like half the town
stopped in that evening to pay
their respects.
Little Ida Moffat brought a
homemade poem to read, called
Love Enduring. Bert Childers
fiddled 'Silver Threads Among
the Gold" Will Dudley made a
speech and proposed a toast.
And as I watched that toast
Dee with his glass of beer, Jane
with her buttermilk-I thought
to myself: There's a recipe for
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11

1914. He was employed by the
N. C. Shipbuilding company before
entering the service. His wife and
baby now reside with her mother
Mrs. E. A. Crumpler, at Clinton.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11

BACK FROM EUROPE
staff Sgt. Harry E. White, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Walter White of
Castle Hayne, is on his way home
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11

happy marriage. Two folks with
different tastes-no doubt an
honest fault or two who
through the years have learned
to live in tolerance and under.
standing.
From where I sit, Dee and
Jane are a mighty good example
to young married people of
today-an example of how mod.
Grafton, tolerance and under.
standing can build lasting
happiness and solid homes.
&e M~4<
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-11
NEGRO IN DEATH
CASE STILL HELD

The case of William Atkinson, ~
year-old Negro bus terminal bag
gage-smasher, OF 1903 North Sixth
street, who is accused Of the muir
der of James Tyler Evans, 81, Ne
gro. of $40 Campbell St., was con-
tinued in Recorders court yester-
day by Judge H. Winfield Smith,
and he is being held in New Han
over county jail without bail, pend
ing a coroner's inquest this after
noon.
The jury will be impaneled at
Sadgwar's funeral home at 2:30 p;
M, by Coroner Asa W. Allen, ano
the inquest will be held at 3 o.
clock in the grand jury room OF the
courthouse.
Ben Holly, Negro, of $40 Camp
bell street, called police head
quarters at 9:42 p. M, Monday to
report that Atkinson had threat
ened his nephew during an argu-
ment at Roosevelt inn.
Officers NJ. J. Wolfe and M: M.
Jeffords had arrived at Holly, S
home and were standing on his
porch when they heard the shot
fired. They found Evans at the cor
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ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL

. Navy five years.
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@ 1914 BREWING INDUSTRY FOUNDATION North Committee
EDGAR Boin. Director Blda RaIsiob N
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-23
In the Matter OF the Estate OF
Albert ohlinEer, Deceased
ORDER APPOINTING TIME ron
HEAHIN0 CLAIMS

STATE OF MICHIGAN. Tho Pro-
bate Court for the County OF Wash
tenaw
Alta session Of said Court. held a.
the Probate OFFICE In tho city OF
Ann Arbor, In the said County. on
the 10th day OF March. A. d. l94i.
Present. Honorable Jay O. Pray.
Judge OF Probate.
In tho Matter OF the Estate OF
John M. Bice, Deceased
II appearing to the Court that the
time for presentation OF claims
against said estate should be limited
and that a time and place be ap.
pointed to receive, examine and ad-
Just all claims and demands against
said deceased by and before said
Court.
II Is ordered. That creditors OF
said deceased are required to pre-
sent their claims TO said Court at
said Probate office on or before the
29th day OF May A. II. 1914 at
ten O'Clock in the forenoon. said time
and place being hereby appointed for
the examination and adjustment OF
all claims and demands against said
deceased
II Is Further Ordered. That public
notice thereof be given by publica.
ton OF a copy OF this order for three
successive weeks previous 20 said
day Of hearing. in the Ypsiianti Daily
Press, newspaper printed and cir
culated In said County
JAY q PRAY. Judge OF Probate.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-23
Legal Notices
oaDnR APPOINTING TIME ron
MEANING CLAIMS

No. $3.50
STATE OF MICHIGAN. Tie Pro-
bate Court for tho County OF Wash
tenaw
Al a session Of said Court. held ht
the Probate OFFICE In tho city OF
Ann Arbor In IN. snid County. on
the 10th day Of March. A -. 1914.
Present. Honorable Jay q Pray.
judge Of Probate.
In the Matter Of the Estate OF
Alexander ]. NulAn, Deceased
II appearing &c tho Court that the
tims for presentation OF claims
against said estate should be limited.
and that a time and place he APP
pointed 10 receive, examine and ad-
Just all claims and demands against
said deceased by and before said
Court;
II IL Ordered That creditors of
said deceased are required to pre-
sent their claims 90 said Court AZ
said Probate office on or before the
22nd day OF May. A. u. l9if. NJ
ten o'clock In the forenoon. said
time and place being hereby appoint
ed for the examination and adjus l.
ment OF all claims and demands
against said deceased.
II Is Further Ordered. That public
notice thereof be given by prihitea-
ton Of "A copy Of this order for three
successive weeks previous TO said
day OF hearing. In the lpEilanti Daily
Press, newspaper printed and cir
culnted In said County
JAY 81. PRAY
Judge OF Probate.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-23
In the Matter or the Fstnte or
BerthA .. Hurtis, Deoeassd

IL appearing to the Court that the
time for presentation OF claims
against said estate should be limited.
and that time and place be ap-
pointed TO receive. examine and ad.
Just all Claims ana demands against
said deceased by and before said
Court.
II IL Ordered. That creditors OF
said deceased are required TO present
their claims to said Court at said
Probate ONCE on or before the
18TH day OF May, A. ID. 1874, at
10 o'clock in the forenoon said time
and place being hereby appointed Cor
tho examination and adjustment OF
all claims and demands against said
deceased.
1t IL Further Ordered, That pub
Tic notice thereof be given by pub
LEGATION OF a copy OF this order for
three successive weeks previous 10
said day OF nearing, In the Ypsilanu
Daily Press, a newspaper printed
and circulated in said county.
JAY q. PRAY Judge OF ProbAie'
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-23

No. 3Ss27
STATE or MICHlGAN. Tho Pro-
bate Court for the County OF Wash
tenaw.
At session OF said Court held
at the Probate office In tie city OF
Ann Arbor. IN said County, on the
sth day OF March, A. u. 1914.
Present, Hon. Jay q. Pray. Judge
Of Probate.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF
Albert ohlinger, Deceased
Daniel Ohlinger having flled
his petition praying that an In
strument filed In said Court be ad-
mitted to Probate as tho last will and
testament OF said deceased and that
administration Of said estate be
granted TO Daniel Ohllnger or some
other suitable person.
IL Is Ordered, That the 10Th day
Of April. A. y. 1914, at ten n. IN.
AZ said Probate OFFICE is hereby ap-
pointed for hearing said petition
II is further ordered that Pub
lie notice thereof be given by pub
LEGATION OF n copy hereof for three
successive weeks previous to said
day OF hearing I'm tho Ypsilanti
Daily Press newspaper printed
and circulated In said County
JAY G. PRAY. Judge Of Probate
true copy
Nora o. Borgert. Register Of Probate
Adv A27O
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-23

AKRON. Many former
employees now in the armed serv-
ices have visited the Goodyear
Tire and Rubber Co. plants in Ak
ron during the past year. Statis-
tics recently released show more
than $4,000 visitors to the plants
in 1913. a large percentage being
former employees, now in the armed
services.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-23
PROBATE OF WILL

Adv. 1880
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-23
Real Estate
Business Properly

BusIness Property
DOWNTOWN OFFICE Location. All
or two three-room suites. suitable
for Doctor, Lawyer or Beauty
Houses For Rent
HOUSE FOR RENT on ". Michigan
10 minutes drive from city limits.
Inc. 20S Parsons 81. 70 ,. m.
-FOUR ROOM House. about April l.
Newly decorated l04 Arnet 81.
Call Ann Arbor 1919.
UNFINISHED S ROOMS and bath.
furnace. laundry tubs. References
725 W. Michigan.
ALMOST NEW MODERN BROOM
house. oil heat. $50. A6out April 1.
Call i53s-M after p. m.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-23

Y MUG TOVF,
Dorothy NJ. Schmidt, Deputy Clerk.
AJv IAN
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-23
The YpsilantiD ailyPress

GEORGE c. HANDY, Publisher
Entered as second-class mail matter
The Ypsllantian, jar. 2. 1850.
The Ypsllantl Daily Press, March o,
l9C4 In accordance with Sc. $50.
i. l.. 4 r. tMar. o, 1879. At Post
office. Ypsilanti. Mich.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
BY Carrier per week. In city. zoe
b. Mail. one year in ipsllant
trading zone, cpmprlsiuS
Washteuaw County AMI vest
ern portion Of Wayne County 1900
BY Mail. per year. outside Ypsi-
lanti trading zone ..........7 80
Special rate 10 soldiers. year...gG 90
Independent Of politics and pua-
llshed daily except Sunday with on
aim toward serving tie lpsiiant
trading territory
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-23
SIXTH ANNUAL ACCOUNT or
EXECUTOR

No. ce746
STATE OF MICHIGAN. The Pro-
bate Court for the County Of Wash
tenaw.
At session Of said Court. held at
the Probate office In the city OF
Ann ArbOr In said County. on tls
10Th day Of March, \. u. 1914.
Present Hon. Jay q. Pray. Judge
Of Probate.
IN the Matter OF the Estate OF
william scotnsy, Deceased
Frank b. Wilson having filed IN
said court his sixth annual account
as executor of said estate and his
petition Nraying for the allowances
thereof
1t is Ordered, That the 18Th day OF
April a. D. 1884 at 10 o'clock
In the forenoon. at said Probate Of
flee, be and f. hereby appointed for
examining and allowing said account
II Is Further ordered. That public
notice thereof be given by pvbttca-
ton OF notice Of this order, for
three successive weeks previous to
the day Of hearing. IN the Ypsilanti
Daily Press a newspaper published
and circulated IN the city Of Ypsi-
lanu IN said County.
JAY q. PRAY,
Judge Of Probate
a true copy
Nora y. Borgert, Probate Register.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-23

fora .. Borser,, Probate Register.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-23
ORDER APPOINTING TIME rol
HEARINo CLAIMS

STATE OF MICHIGAN. The Pro-
bate Court for tho County OF Wash
tenaW
At n session Of said Court. held At
the Probate Once In tho City OF
Ann Arbor. in the said County on
tho e3rd day Of February. A. d. 1919.
Present Honorable Jay u. Pray.
Judge Of Probate
fta NaVtor - -
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-03-23
.BOOKKEEPER

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Between ages p and 20 with
retail experience TO work IN
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$40 20 $40, starting salary iiT
mo. Must furnish own transpor-
station. CAN 1t. Meloy, Ypsi 1850,
Ext. 1855
GIRL FOR GENERAL OFFICE
WORK, permanent position. 40 eR.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-01-09
The Glamour Is Not the Payo in the Battle for Oscars

nance in the memorable ut Hap
pened One Night"
The previous year, 1923. Kath.
arine Hepburn took first honors In
Morning Glory as an unknown
with dramatic aspirations whose
brief bid for glamor consisted of a
Romeo and Juliet" recitation in a
modern drawing room.
Glamour for Men.
Getting over to the masculine
side of the situation where, statistics
show, the tab is reversed and a
mans chances for a hrst-place vote
are upped considerably by a role
that's historic, geographic or CLAM.
orous-or all three.
Last year, 1912, James Cagney
won the coveted honor with his i'm
PRESERVATION Of George M. Conan in
Yankee Doodle Dandy" Likewise
Gary Cooper. the year before, wor
top honors with biographical
characterization in the title role OF
Sergeant York"
During the two preceding seasons
our theory goes haywire again, fol
neither James Stewards role II
philadelphia Story nor Robert
Donat's "Good-by, Mr.. Chips" coulc
be described as historic, geographic
or glamorous.
Voters were back in the groove
however, in 1878, when they tagged
Spencer Tracy's justly famed Father
Flanagan in Boys Town" for q
statuette. This was Tracy's seconc
consecutive win, for in 1867 he tool
top honors with Captain Coura.
geous." In 1856 Paul NUM- scored
for his portrayal of the notice
scientist in 1.-THE Story of Loui.
Pasteur."
In 1934-5 Victor McLaghlen's role
in THE Informer," preceded (1933-4)
by Clark Cables win in "It Hap.
pened One Night" chalked up two
counts for the non-historic side, but
during the four preceding years three
Academy winners were cited fol
b graphi C a characterizations
Charles Laughton in Henry VIII,
Lionel Barrymore's performance ir
"A Free Soul" reputedly based or
the life of noted West Coast at.
torney, and (1929-30 George Arlis.
for his title role in "Disraeli."
So there you are-the Academy
dope sheet for 1914. Figure out YOU
own entries and the odds, based OF
those past performances.
(Released BY the North American News
paper Alliance, Inc.)