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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-14

SimOne, by Lion Feuchtwanger, is
the story of very real ftfteen-year
old girl who struck a real blow to
the enemies of France. There is
much of the spirit of Joan of Arc in
this sensitive girl. and behind her
story is the far greater story OF
French people The skill of the
author in weaving pattern OF love
and remuneration, patriotism and
treachery, is remarkable. 1t is a
story as inspirational as ever writ
ten.
Oasis, by Willard Robertson, is q
tender story filed with the artist
narrator's love of the desert. The
story describes the arrival of Edith
and Frazier, her ex-Marine husband
Both were afflicted with tubercu-
losis and, seeking another climate
tried an experiment on the desert
near healing well, SO named by the
Indians. The domestic problems in
Volved make the meat of the plot
While the story borders on the sem
timental, the author has done an ex-
cellent piece of pastoral writing. II
is, however, convincingly unreal.
Hubert F'ootner's story, Unneut-
raj Murder, is another Lee Mappin
adventure, this time involving Sc
cret and un-neutral business. When
the Nazis murder Mappin's secre-
tary in a manner traditional to Naz-
ism, the signal for violence begins
Lisbon is the perfect setting for this
story of intrigue and the hazardous
existence of the men involved in this
web of events fills each chapter to
overlooking. It is one of Footner's
best stories.
Little Kanawha River is the focal
point in Full of Thy Riches, by Eliz-
abeth and Margaret Terrell. 1t is
a frontier story, full of turmoil and
dirt, uncontrolled in infancy, black
ems soil and men alike. India Gull
pepper, young and lovely, joins her
husband who intends to make a for
tune in oil From the prosaic Sc
curity of Philadelphia to this hurly-
burly life was a jump too broad for
him. Another factor enters the sit
uation in the guise of an idealist
who is really a charming rogue,
Leashing his emotions, he made
quite a point of Difference at propit-
ious moments, but the story turns
on a triangular pattern with his en-
trance. All the robustness of the
new West, the confusion, frequently
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-14
Dad Sets Trap to Help
Take Son on Extortion

NEW YORK. = A trap set by
Capt. Ahra Insley, tugboat captain,
at the instruction of the FBI, re-
suited in the arrest of his son,
George Matthew Insley, 19, for at
tempted extortion.
The boy was seized by FBI
agents in the postoffice at the Sea-
mems church institute as he picked
up letter from his father which
he thought contained money. The
envelope was empty.
Young Insley was said to have
sent a letter to his father which
read:
''If you want to stay healthy send
500 to John Simon Petrie. We can
easily kill both your sons"
Admitting authorship, Insley told
the FBI he included himself and his
brother in the threats in order to
divert suspicion. He was held in
$1,000 bail for grand jury action.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-14
Hey! You CT Joes! Watch
Your Counting in Public

SYDNEY.-United States service
men on leave in Sydney must not:
Hold girls hands in the streets.
Walk with their arms around
girls.
Sit on the grass with girls in parks
where benches are available.
Rush ahead of Australians for
taxicabs.
Carry liquor through the streets
conspicuously.
Use official cars except for official
business.
The author of the edict is Capt.
Jack Chambers, provost marshal,
who it was explained, was deter
mined to tighten up regulations for
behavior of United States service
men on leave.
There are about 1900 motion
picture theaters in Canada.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-14
Yanks Get Close Slaves
With Nazi Razor Blades

PARIS. - American troops who
left their post exchanges miles be-
hind as they swept across France
are obtaining badly needed razor
blades, matches and numerous toilet
articles from Germany. Post ex-
change officers gathered the cap
tured items and placed them on
sale, hopeful that American supplies
will catch up with front line troops
before the stock is depleted.
The army term, Chow" stems
from choWder.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-14
Smithsonian Will Show
Statues of Noted People

WASHINGTON.-The Smithsonian
Institution soon will place on display
wartime collection of bronze
statues of so public personages, in
Guiding President Roosevelt and
members of the cabinet.
The collection of statues, made by
sculptor Max Kalish, were a gift to
the institution from w. M. Kiplinger,
editor of a newsletter.
The statues are made about two
feet tall and portray the figures at
full length. Metal in the statues
came from old bronze statues melt
ed down.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-14

First new-design passenger car
tire produced and marketed since
the war is a mud-snow "shoe" with
button-bar tread pattern.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-14

Since Pearl Harbor the U. S.
Army Air Forces have trained
1853, lat pilots, 1928 bombardiers,
and 81, 9O6 navigators.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-14
Shore Dinner

Sailor-And there was an island
literally red with Holsters.
Skeptic-L thought Holsters were
only red after boiling.
Sailor-Right. This was volcan-
ic island.
Newspaper advertising pays.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-12-14

Newspaper advertising pays.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-11

INGTON ~ ARMY INTELLIGENCE
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-11

jim REPORTS TO HEADQUARTERS
WHERE AE RECEIVES HIS ORDERS:
"EROM NATAL, 5RAzIZ, NOL/ Will
PROCEED ~ AI9 TO RA<EAR. ="
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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-02
Harrison Wilcox,
Bombardier, Is
Killed In Action

Second Lieutenant Harrison
Wilcox, bombardier in the Air
Corps and son of Harry Wilcox
of Moss Point, has been killed in
action, according to notification
received by his father Thursday.
According to the telegram, 1t.
Wilcox was killed May Is, over
the Island of Corsica.
A native of Moss Point. he
graduated from the Moss Point
High school and attended Missis-
sippi State College in Clinton.
He was prominent in the bands
at both schools. 1t. Wilcox was
a member of the Mississippi Ma
aional Guard and only a few
weeks before he would have re-
ceived his college diploma the
guard was called out and a short
lime after that he transferred in
to the air corps, June. l942. He
was 25 years old.
His mother, Mrs. Fannie Wright
Wilcox, died a little more than
a year ago. He is survived by his
sather, Harry. Wilcox, two sis
tiers, Mrs. Frances Wilcox of
Moss Point, and Mrs. Nell Man
gum of Magee, Miss; two aunts,
Mrs. May Garner of Gulfport.
and Mrs. Clyde Mclnnis of Daph-
ne. Ala; and one uncle, Lester
Wilcox of Moss Point.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-02
Navy Deserter Draws Life Sentence For
Williamson Murder; Recalls Grand Jury
Grand Jury Called
Back And Returns
Five Indictments.

Reconvened by Judge l.. c.
Corban to act on matters which
had come up since its adjourn
ment last Thursday. the grand
jury returned five indictments
during a three-hour session We'd
nesday morning.
Those which could be made
public were against William E.
Ewing, 4~5-year-old Coast Guards
man charged with incest; Mrs.
Evelyn Sing and G.. M. Meacham,
charged on separate affidavits
with having stolen $50 from Oil
yer Nolan; and Roy Lee Duke,
charged with theft of $86 from
Beatrice Smith.
Ewing plead guilty to the
charge of incest and was sem
fenced to serve four years in the
state penitentiary. Duke entered
a plea of guilty and was sem
fenced to a year in the peniten-
tiary. Mrs. Sing and Meacham
plead not guilty and we're tried
Wednesday afternoon. The jury
found them guilty of the charge
and sentence was set at Is months
in the penitentiary.
In a suit entered by the Sing
ing River Tire Shop against A.
j. Stone, chairman of the State
Tax Commission to collect sales
tax which the plaintiff charged
had been unlawfully collected
from the company, the defendant
filed a demurrer which was sus-
tanned by the court and the suit
was dismissed. The tire company
had contended that there was nc
sale tax on reeapping of tires.
Will Dickson, negro, was
awarded $1,000 by the jury for
personal injuries inflicted by ],
B. Allen and Mrs. Alice Powell
when an automobile struck him
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-02
Commencement
Exercises Held Al
Pascagoula High

Marking the close of the high
school career for As boys and
girls, graduation exercises were
conducted Monday night st the
Pascagoula High school. Three
of the boys who would have APP
peared in caps and gowns for
their diplomas are now in the
service. Their diplomas either
have been or will be received by
their parents.
Decorations on the stage for
the occasion were simple but
effective, consisting of several
baskets of gladioli and fern, and
the seniors were clad in gray caps
and gowns.
The principal speaker for the
evening was 1t. Charles T..
Haines, public relations officer
of Gulfport Field and former
midwest college president. TAX
ing as his subject. BE Not
Afraid 1t. Haines admonished
the graduates to keep their heads
and stand firmly on their feet
when they emerge into this war
torn world.
AS the holder of the highest
scholastic average for three and
a half years of high school, Jane
Herring delivered the valedic-
tory address and Perry Gautier,
second highest in scholastic rat
ing. made the stlutatory talk. Inc
program was preceded by a brief
concert by the Paseagoula High
school orchestra and Thomas 4.
Wells. superintendent of schools,
gave the diplomas to the ~ pres
ent and to Roy Worries, Ken
driek Seay and Lee Switzer who
are IN the service. Mrs. Harley
Seay took the diploma for her
son and those of the other two
graduates will be sent to their
parents.
The baeealaureate sermon vas
preached Sunday in the school
auditorium by the Rev. Z y,
Ulmer. pastor of the Methudisi
Church. The awarding Of hon
ors won by students during the
past year was a feature Of class
Continued on Page 81
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-02
John R. Waits
To Be Candidate
In Mayors Race

John r. Watts, well known
Pascagoula business nan and
former mayor, this week formal
ly announced his intentions to be
a candidate for mayor in the
Democratic primary election set
for July 18.
Mr.. Watts announcement fol-
lows.
To the Citizens and Voters of
Pascagoula:
In announcing my candidacy
for the office of Mayor of our
City, I am fully aware of the re-
sponsibility attached to this job
from my former experience in
it. The city is of course much
larger now, but the basic prin.
ciple of municipal government
is the same. l made some mis-
takes during my administration
and if elected, | will probably
make some more, but | feel that
| can say without being unduly
boastful that I had a batting av-
erage of at least $50.
My primary desire in seeking
this office is that l may assist in
making Pascagoula a bigger, bet
ter, more beautiful and, by all
means. a more sanitary place in
which to live. / feel that we
should cooperate with out pres
ent industries and work with the
Chamber of Commerce in getting
additional payrolls. in order to
minimize the shock of unem-
ployment brought about by the
adjustment to postwar condi-
tons. AS | see it, this war will
have been fought in vain if we
let those who are actually fight
ing come home and have to join
the army of unemployed.
| wish to enumerate a few, of
what in my opinion, were worth
while accomplishments that were
started and completed during my
time in office. IN doing this l
want to acknowledge the impor-
tant part played by my co-work-
ers, Messrs. Higginbotham, De
Jean. Gautier and Hollister. They
were members of the City Coun-
ell during that period, and We
worked together very harmoni-
eusly.
The present site of the largest
industry in Mississippi was
bought for about $4,000, which
enabled a later administration TO
bring the shipyard to this city.
During 1888 the Paseagoula
Port Commission was created
which at present gives TO the
Port of Pascagoula an approx
mate income of S17.000.00 yearly.
This can be used for port i'm
Continued on Page 8. Sec. u
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-02
YMBC Favors
Swimming Pool
For Moss Point

The Moss Point YMBC in its
regular meeting held Monday
night discussed the revival of
interest in a public swimming
pool. Comments were made on
the fact that there are few places
ii this area suitable for swim
ming. Several members told of
instances where they had wit
messed boys and girls swimming
in dangerous places. The group
felt that sufficient interest was
shown by the club to work with
the city administration in lay
ing plans in the future for a
pool
Some four years ago YMBC
completed a survey of ten cities
in Mississippi the same size as
Moss Point which had public
swimming pools. Sufficient data
was assembled to show that a
public swimming pool in Moss
Point could be constructed and
paid for by public subscription
with a combination of govern
ment funds. 1t was deemed adj
visable, however. at that time, af-
ter serious consideration with the
city administration, to lay aside
the project due to the fact that
plans we're being set for a new
high school.
Due to the fact that much in
terest has been shown by the
public in the present recreation
program the club is planning to
so on record as being in full sup
port of the city administration
when and if they set up any
plans for a municipal swimming
pool.
Plans for the annual Business
Mems banquet are rapidly being
completed. The committee con-
sisting OF E. A. Khayat, A. L.
Breseman, and T. K. Swayze
have been instructed to carry out
the program. A temporary date
has been set for Monday June IL.
Invitations will be extended to
all business men in the city of
Moss Point. The exact nature of
the program will be announced
IN detail later.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-02
Two Contribute
TO treasury For
Excess Charges

Two restaurant operators in
Jackson County made contribu-
tions to the u. S. Treasury in the
amount of $728.80 before the
price panel of the Jackson Coun-
ty War Price and Rationing
Board for overcharges in viola
ton of OPA regulations.
They were Marshall Allen,
owner of Indian Village, who
paid $240 for overcharging Is
cents on a half of fried chicken,
10 cents on bacon and tomato
sandwiches, 5 cents on cheese
sandwiches and 25 cents on
steaks.
The second was Valeo Huff,
negro, owner of Royal Cafe,
whose overcharges on pork chop
sandwiches, fish sandwiches and
plate lunches were computed at
$488. 80.
Members of the panel present
for the hearing were l.. C. Wis
well, E. L. Mancil, 2. L. Man
gum, field price officer, w. L.
Wilcox and Mrs. Ada G. Schae-
fer.
Prices in Pascagoula, Miss, for
q long time the topic of CONVEX
sation in South Mississippi, now
are well in line with the national
average, an OPA District Repre-
sentative stated today to L. c.
Wiswell, acting chairman and
other members of the local price
panel.
All food stores in Jackson
County have been checked dur
ing the past four weeks. Of the
-118 stores selling foods a total OF
993 food items ere checked and
it was found that 712 were priced
at ceiling, 248 were selling below
ceiling and only SO were priced
above ceiling. Those priced
above ceiling were from l cent
to 4 cents in excess.
Now that food prices are in
line more emphasis will be
placed on clothing as numerous
complaints have been received
about ladies' and children's wear
ing apparel.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-02

For Sewer
Extensions
One Mile OF New
Line Scheduled For
Market Street

The Federal Works Agency has
made an additional grant Of $124,-
600 and a loan of $4,000 to Pas
cagoula for the construction of
additional sewer lines and en-
largement of the disposal plant.
Mayor Walter r. Gulley said
this week on his return from
Washington where he conferred
with federal officials. He was
accompanied on the trip by Dom
aid Simmons, city engineer.
According to Mayor Gulley, the
funds will be used for the con-
struetion of one-mile of addi-
tional sewer line along Market
Street, which will eliminate the
practice of dumping raw sewage
in the drainage canal in the Mar
thine Housing project, which has
drawn a storm of protest from
civic organizations and citizens.
Enlarge Disposal Plant
The funds will also be used for
the enlargement of the present
disposal plant. which is not yet
in operation. in order to take
care of the additional load oc-
cationed by the new sewer con-
struetion.
A contract for the work was
scheduled to be let this week.
"Due to the urgent need for
the correction of the practice of
dumping sewage of the Maritime
Housing project into the shall
low canal leading TO the beach,
Mayor GtflIey said, III was
agreed to negotiate the contract
immediately, THUS preventing the
advertising for three or four
weeks, and other DELAYS We ex-
pect d contractor to have a work
order some time this week
II. A. Kroeze. chief Of sanita-
ton for the state board of health,
also accompanied the mayor dur
ing the Washington conferences.
The practice of dumping raw
sewage in the Maritime project
drainage canal has existed for a
long period of time, and is one
of the chief factors in the placing
of signs along the beach front
last week by the county health
department warning that the
beach waters are unfit for bath
ing.
DIR. Henry Hoff, head of the
health department, said that the
signs would remain until the dis
posal plant is in operation, and
this condition is eliminated.
Under the present plans sew
age received at the disposal
plant will be given primary treat
ment only, which is expected TO
meet health standards.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-02
Richardson Given
Change OF Venue.
Triol SET June IA

Change of venue to Harrison
County was granted Johnny
Richardson, negro, tried and con-
victed in circuit court during the
last term of raping a white wo-
man. by Judge L. c. Corban
through Richardson's attorney. T.
j. White. A new trial had been
granted Richardson by the state
supreme court and the date was
set by Judge Corban for June IA.
In granting change of court for
the trial, Judge Corban said that,
although he was convinced a fair
and impartial jury could be found
in Jackson County. the fact that
the case had previously come to
trial here and was widely discuss
ed this would be a difficult job.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-02
Thirteen TO Get
Diplomas AT DIV
High On Sunday

Thirteen students will be
awarded high school diploma,
at graduation exercises of Oui
Lady of Victories school sched-
uled for Sunday at 8 pm. al
the church.
At grammar school exercises
which will be held Friday, today
in connection with class night
ceremonies, rs boys and girls will
receive diplomas.
In the high school department.
Hazel Terreson will receive the
award for the highest average
during high school, the valedic-
tory medal, Marie Krebs will re-
ceive the salutatory medal and
also the tipping medal. The short
hand certificate for so words re.
corded and transcribed goes to
Miss Terreson. Joseph Westphal
will be presented the citizenship
medal and Donald Olsen and
Mary Ethel Green tied for the
American Legion medal with
Donald Olsen winning the draw
for its possession.
The class night program will
open with the professional after
which Miss KrebS will make the
salutatory address with Mary
Ethel Green making the response.
Herbert Krebs will give the class
will and the eighth grade and
members of the Senior class will
sing the school song. Pauline Me-
pherson will give the class
prophecy and Vera Wilson is on
the program to present the class
motto. A feature of the program
will be a solo, I'VE Pray For
Peace by Mary Purdy. Miss
ferreson will give the valedictory
address, the seniors will sing the
class song and the principal adj
dress of the evening will be made
by Father P. J. Carey. Honors
will be awarded and the eighth
grade diplomas awarded.
High school graduates are Ha-
eel Terreson, Marie Krebs, Pau
line Mcpherson, CATHERINE
Schank. Vera Stiglet, Vera Viii
son, Mary Purdy, Mary Agnes
Joyce Velcich, Mae
Krebs, Billy MeFaul. Herbert
Krebs and Paul Scarborough.
Graduating from the eighth
grade are Mary Ethel Green. Fay
Green. May Green, Pauline Bow
en-, Joan Mcdonald. Evelyn Wag-
ner. Kathleen Delmas. Kathryn
Continued on Page 81
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-02
Arthur Allen Is
Candidate For
Commissioner

Arthur Allen, we'll known Pas
cagoula business man, this week
announced that he will be a can
didate for city commissioner,
subject to the will of the voters
in the Democratic primary July
10, for the election of city Off
eials.
Mr.. Allen has been a resident
Of Pascagoula for the past forty
years, and built and managed the
u S. Engineers ward when he
first came to PascagouIa.
He is widely known in civic
and fraternal circles, in addition
to his business background, and
at present is grand secretary of
IOO.F. for the State of Missis-
sippi.
In making his announcement as
a candidate, Mr.. Allen said that
he feels his long business back
ground and interest in the wei
fare Of Paseagoula, gives him the
qualifications to ably fill the po-
sition of a city commissioner.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-02
Ezell Announces
Candidacy For


A W. Ezell this week formally
announced that he will be a can
didate for city commissioner sub
peet 10 the will of the voters in
the Democratic primary July ID
for the purpose of electing city
officials.
Mr.. Ezell has rendered his res
ignation as chief of the Pasca-
goula police department, effec
tive June Is, in order TO enter
the race for city commissioner.
His announcement follows:
am a candidate for the office
Of Commissioners for the City of
Paseagoula, subject to the action
Of the Democratic primary to be
held on July 18th.
| was not brought out by
anybody. because I feel that
am capable of making my own
decisions. estimating the number
OF citizens who believe me capa-
bic Of handling the job. who are
familiar with my record and who
have faith in me.
For practically IS years I have
been a law enforcement officer
for The city of Pascagoula and
Continued on Page 8, Sec. i
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-02
PIuns Afoof To Nome
The HYdrdnged As
Moss Points Flower

A movement is on foot among
gardeners of Moss Point to desig-
nate the hydrangea as the city's
particular flower.
This idea has root in the ease
with which this handsome plant
is grown in Moss Point soil and
the size and beauty it attains
when given even a modicum of
care.
According to Miss Ina Thomp-
son who is interested in the
movement, a number of homes
are already beautified with hy-
drangeas and there is little
doubt but that their owners will
gladly share cuttings with those
desiring to join in the movement.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-06-02
1t. Commander
B~urunoWski Goes
To Washington

MAY 5 has been set as the date
Of the departure OF 1t. Comman-
der Walter Bafanowski for Wash
ngton where he has been as
igned to the Bureau of Shipping.
Commander Baranowski has
been supervisor of shipbuilding
II the Navy Department at In
gals for the past ten months.
He and Mrs. Baranowski will
iepart for Washington at an ear
= date.
Among the social affairs that
ave been given in compliment
o Commander Baranowski was
4 stag dinner at which he was
onor guest at Longfellow House
sunday evening which was Civ
N by the officers in the super
Using department at ingalls,.
Mrs. Baranowski was eompli-
nented with a luncheon at Long
elbow House Monday noon when
ne was honor guest of wives of
ne officers at the Navy yard.