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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Sell S25,925 Bonds In
Auction

Impetus was added to the Fifth
War Loan in Putnam county by War
Bond auction in the Oak restaurant
in Ottawa which resulted in the
sale of S25,925 worth of bonds.
Bidding was lively during the
novel auction. Prizes contributed by
the merchants of Ottawa were
awarded to the high bidders during
the evening with 75-pound pig be-
ing awarded as the grand prize.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29

Harry r. Meredith, Lima attorney,
assumed the eh aigmaaship Of the Az
len county Democratic executive com
mittee, a post which had been held
for eight years By Francis D. Dur
bin. Meredith, former vice chair
man, was elevated at the commit
tees reorganization meeting when
Durbin announced BIZ was relinquish-
ing the position due 70 pressure Of
his personal business poor health Of
the past few years, and because Of
the heavy duties Of the Office ID the
approaching campaign.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Athletics Dropped At
Findlay College

c. A. Morey, president of Findlay
college, said that there was little
likelihood that the college would re-
sumo intercollegiate athletics during
the next school year.
Morey said that present indications
point to an enrolment of only 40
boys with few possessing athletic tai
ent. He added, however, there was a
possibility that an intramural pro-
gram might be planned.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Lima Soldier Rides
First Car Into Rome

T-5 Robert p. Butler, son of Mr..
and Mrs. D. r. Butler, Lima Route
2, knows what it's like to see Romans
happy. He was one of the first men
to enter Rome on June 4.
Buffers car carrying part of the
crew and company captain was the
first car to enter the conquered city.
Like subdued animals escaping from
cages, Butler say the pent up emo
tions of Italians broke out into
bursts of Joy as the Allies moved in.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29

ed a bomber formation over the
Baltic Sea, according to word from
London.
A group of Mustang fighter pilots
downed IL of the German planes in a
sharp battle lasting only three min
utes, the dispatch said.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Ada Fortress Gunner
Missing Over France

Staff Sergeant Everett F. Ludwig,
%, has been missing in action over
France since June 5, the War De-
partment notified his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Irwin Ludwig, who live
three miles east of Ada.
Sergeant Ludwig was engineer and
turret gunner of the Flying Fortress
Marry Doats" and was known to
have completed IL missions since his
arrival overseas April l, the parents
said.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29

George w. Trout, food panel chair
man of the Hancock County War
Price and Rationing Board, said that
more sugar was issued by the panel
for canning during the first half of
June than in the entire season last
year.
SO far this month 292,750 pounds
of sugar have been issued, compared
to 188,076 pounds last season. The
total amount issued so far this year
is 476,380 pounds, Mr.. Trout said.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
HARDIN COUNTY
Thrice Wounded Vet
Home

Pfc. Victor McCann, who was
thrice wounded in battles in the
Southwest Pacific, is visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph McCann,
at Kenton. Two brothers, Charles
L. and Glenn, remained in the South
west Pacific and another brother, j.
L., is in England.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Sell Elevators

N. G. Bennett, McComb, and Jo-
seph Kendall, Bowling Green, owners
of an elevator at Bowling Green,
have reported their purchase of the
two elevators at Columbus Grove.
Mr.. Kendall, who is manager, moved
his family from Bowling Green to
Columbus Grove recently.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Airman's Sister Enlists
AS Air-WAC

Miss Alice Sink of Findlay is the
third member of her family to join
the army air forces. She left for
Air-WAC training at Des Moines,
Iowa. A brother, Lieut.. David Sink,
is in England and Lieut.. Donald
Sink is at Dodge City, Kansas.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Rule Private Garbage
HaulerS Best

Private haulers have replaced city
operated garbage trucks in virtually
all sections of Lima, and only about
one-tenth as many complaints are
being received as was the case two
weeks ago. City Street Superintend-
ent ]. 7. Baird. asserted recently.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Home From BOugain-
Vile

Capt. Richard H. Underwood, staff
officer of the 148th Infantry, 37th
Division, has arrived home on a 30
day leave from Bougainville after 25
months service overseas. He is the
son of Mrs. Pearl Underwood of Ada.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Second Mule Killed
By Lightning

Farmers around Jenera shake their
heads and say that they never heard
of such thing. But it happened.
Carl Baumgardner, a farmer, had
a team of mules. The other day one
of them was killed by lightning.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Six Lambs Stolen

Eugene Gerlach, of near Kenton,
told Sheriff Randall r. Clark that
someone entered his pasture and
stole six Shropshire lambs, weighing
60 pounds.each.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Call Accepted By Ada
Pastor

Rev. Joseph Blackburn, pastor of
the Presbyterian Church at Ada, said
he has accepted a call to the Forest
Hills Presbyterian Church in Pitts
burgh, Pa, effective Aug. /.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Nazi Plane DOWned By
Ada Fighter Pilot

Lieut.. Robert A. Dickmeyer of
Ada, made one kill" among 500
German fighter planes which attack
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29
Death Of Bear Closes
Lima Zoo

Nell, the 15-year-old cinnamon
bear which has led lonely exist
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-06-29

Two days later the other mule also
was dead-struck by lightning.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-09
Two Cars Are Involved =
In Collision Near Here

A collision occurred at midnight
Monday on Highway II South,
about eight miles outside of Will
1nington, between a 80 Ford Sc
dan being driven by Thaddeus Ted.
der of 205 Grace street, and a
Al Ford coach being driven by
Roscoe Robbins of Ash, State High
way Patrol officials stated Tues.
day.
Robbins came up from behind
Tedder on the road, and struck the
back of his car. Tedder's car was
hurled 80 yards down the road
before. it overturned in a ditch,
resting on its top, and Robbins
car continued about Is yards down
the road before it veered across
the road and stopped.
One passenger in Tedder's car
was slightly injured, and taken
to the James Walker Memorial
hospital for treatment, but has
since been released.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-09

had not seen them-but LII never
understand their picking the high
way as the fatal spot
"Just as we decided" repeated
Manuelita, 'that night at your
apartment. They did not expect
car to come along
The dusk hid them safely from
all eyes," said Carlos.
They hoped" supplied Blythe
Probably Sam-if it was Sam
took a while longer to die than
they'd planned on. He as tough
hcmbre.
No doubt they left the engine
lunning."
Richard Blythe looked at the
Mexican girl with pride. I'm sure
you are right. That is why they
don't hear Malloyr. And without
lights they couldn't see her until
she was upon them. I imagine Sam
was dressed as a peon for his own
protection. John and William turn
ed that disguise to their own adj
vantage. Oh, I'm sure they'll learn
it was SAM
How will they know? NAL
lorys words were weak.
"By bones, teeth, all that sort
of thing" said Blythe, in a care
fully controlled voice. "Just like
the murder mystery you buy TO
read on the train. It's all part of
being my kind of engineer, he
added with wry smile. "We're
apt to be found in most any section
You'll never know, Mallory
what a help you have been. All
from meeting you on the plane.
Most fortunate"
Manuelita suggested, Let us all
have brandy and drink to a
prompt arrest"
''Or something" said Richard
Blythe, cas- effective as arrest.
To add her sincerity to that of
the others, Mallory had a small
sip of brandy from Carlos glass.
The group talked a few minutes
longer about trivial things, and fl
nally the luncheon was over, as
Mexican lunches are, approximate
ly two hours after it had COM
menced. The -four. separated Car
los to the bank Manuelita, in her
chauffeured machine. to a siesta.
Richard Blythe to some mysterious
appointment. Mallory to the Pal
ace of Fine Arts. Sandy was there.
just as she had left him, still prSc-
tIcing on his own music. They
worked together for little more
than an hour, then went to their
hotels.
ANY message from Mr.. Pat
rick?" Mallory asked just inside
her front door.
'No'm,' responded Prism sad
ly.
"Just who does he think he is
the girl demanded silently.
(To Be Continuedt
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-09

Pattern 9O66 comes in sizes II,
IA. Is, 10, 20; 80, 80, "a, SO, 80. 40.
AZ. A, 46 and 48. Size SO takes 4 5-S
yards 35-inch,
Send TWENTY CENTS in coins
for this pattern to Wilmington
Morning Star Pattern Dept. 232
West 18th St., New York, IL, N. Y.
Write plainly SIZE, NAME, AID
DRESS. STYLE NUMBER.
TEN CENTS MORE brings oul
1944 Marian Martin Spring Patter'
Book. New, easy-to-make styles
Free Pattern printed in book.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-09
Tax Department Collects
$873,126 In Four Months

Rejecting the free flow of war
money through this community.
the Consolidated Tax department
collected 1878, 12678 in the past
four months. a record in local
collections, c. R. Morse, depart
ment head, reported Tuesday.
According to Morse, the figure
represents income of 1854, 545. "a
for New Hanover county, and
1903, 012.58 for the City of Whining
ton. Back taxes brought in $780,
872. SO; water and sewer payments.
$50, 62491: an miscellaneous
sources, $107 ,071.72.
Morse said there were Hops tax
receipts issued during the quar-
ter
Both city and county govern
ments lowered their taxes as of
July l. The city rate is $1.35 per
$500 valuation: the county rate,
so cents PEI. $500.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-09
RADIO
a WMFD Wilmington
400 &c

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY g.
7:30-Family Altar-Rev. J. A. Sullivan.
7:45-Musical Clock.
8:o0-Daily War Journal with Mar
tin Agronsky.
3:15-Musical Clock
8:3oBlue News Correspondents at
Home and Abroad.
8:45-Iopy and SuZy.
s:oo-The Breakfast Club with Don
Mcneil.
10:00-SWeet River.
10:15-Singo.
1n:30-U. P. News.
1O:35-Let's Dance.
1:O0-Breakfast at Sardi's.
II :3O-Gi1 Martyr, News.
11:45-Living Should Be Fun.
l2:O0-- itation Period-Rev. j. A. Sui
l2:f5---. Your Neighbor-Alma Kit
12:so-National Farm and Home Hour.
1:00-Baukhage.
1:15-Musical 1nterlude.
I:s5WILMINGTON STAR = NEWS ON
THE AIR.
1:45-Fortunatus Cap.
2:0o-Rodriguez and Switzerland.
2:15-The Mystery Chef.
2:30-Ladies Be Seated.
3:00-Songs by Morton Downsy.
3:15-My True Story.
3:45-Pentecostal Revival Hour.
4:00-Blue Frolics.
4:30-Time. Views the ews.
4:45-The Sea Hound.
5:O0-Hop Harrigan.
5:15-U. P. News.
5:30-Lone Ranger.
6:00-Terry and The Pirates.
e:15-Sports.
6:25-WILMINGToN STAR NEWS ON
THE AIR.
6:30-Ten. Two, Four Ranch Party.
6:45-Henry j. Taylor, News.
7:00-Connie Boswell Presents.
7:30-Confidentiaily Yours.
7:45-SundoWn Serenade.
8:00-Watch the World Go By.
8:15-Quarter Master's-Quarter Hour:
8:30-Harmony Isle.
8:45-Hasten The Day.
9:00-Dunninger, The Master Mentalist.
9:30-Victory Parade of Spotlight Bands.
9:55-Fourth War Loan Drive.
10:00-Raymond Gram Swing.
l0:15-Kay Armen Sings.
10:30-Star For A Night.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-09
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nENupsYc RLpn3s ISOLATION

| ged. After this information he turn
ed to Mallory. docs she know
what was the matter?' he asked
Goodness, no." She'd have
grabbed a meat cleaver and beer
right after those Balloons, as SHE
calls them. She thinks it was toe
much aspirin, too much work, toe
much altitude"
Fine pronounced the engi-
neer. 81 believe I have lead or
the murdered man. His careful
voice brought the other three to
the edge of their seats. I'm afraid
i! was . confederate of mine"
"Oh. Richard gasped the sin
gN.
The Mexican girl said nothing
but her beautiful hand rested fol
an instant on his arm.
"Another engineer" he said
Zone who worked with me short
time. He was to go back to Wash
ingtcn for a short time, then re-
turn. not here, but to- Yucatan. He
never got to Washington" His eyes
swerved to Mallory Baker. THAT
is where 1 had been when I saw
you Oh the hop to Dallas. l went
back to tell all I knew about his
work here. He hadn't been through
the customs on the American side
He hadn't been seen in the border
town. He just disappeared.
Il Think resumed Richard
Blythe, that he was on the trail
of this dope angle before I caught
on. He probably was watching Johr
and William Smith. Then they be-
gan watching him. And now he
stated in voice that held an omi-
nous note, 'I am watching John
and William Smith -
I'VE all are" vowed Manuelita
But, Richard, she queried sud-
denly, you are in the same dan
ger as your friend? Yes?'
No, I'm not, because he never
pretended anything bue contempt
for the Germans. l am their pal. -
Tie man lighted a cigaret from
the stub in his hand, then changed
his mind and snuefed it out Il am
sure I'm not suspected. Mallory
is the only one suspected"
But we shall give. her own
care" said Carlos in an intense
way"
Yes said Richard, land that
Of the depl1tados. ! have told them
Of your danger, Mallory. They are
protecting you
Good saiu Manuelita. "fell
me, Richard, how long will it ae
before these men will be punish
ed?"
las soon as the deputados have
checked the murder Even without
that crime they have plenty on
them with just the drug charge.
They have ruined many of the ma
gives, not only with the actual drug,
but by paying them to get it into
the States to men like DR.. Cour-
vier." He laughed briefly. your
car must really have given them
a jolt, Mallory. They were in ca
boots with the DOCTOR
II was foolish ever to hope they
had not seen me. And foolish to
hope | could make them think I
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-09
Over The Networks
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY .

EASTERN war lime I'm.
Changes in programs as listed Que to
corrections bv networks made too
late to incorporated
5:30-Just Plain Bill, Dramatic nbc
The Jack Armstrong Serial - blu-east
The Sea Hounds repeat - bllI-west
The Landt Trio Singing Along - chs
Chick Carter, Boy Detective mbs
5'45-Front Page Farrell Serial - nbc
Captain Meningitis Serial - blu-east
Serial Series for Riddles mbs-basic
6:00-News Report for Is Minis - nbc
Children's Dramatic Skit, Daily - blu
Quincy Howe and News Time chs
Prayer; Comment on the War - mbs
6:15ISerenade to America: Talk - nbc
Capt. Tim Healy's Spy Stories - blu
Dancing Music for Is minutes mbs
6:30-Jeri Sullavan's Song Show chs
Jack Armstrong; repeat - blu-west
News Time and Volney Hurd - mbs
6:45-Lowell Thomas & Newscast - nbc
Capt Midnight in repeat = blu-west
World News and Commentary chs
Repeat of Riddles Serial other mbs
700-Fred Warnings Time nbc-basic
81 Love a Mystery" Dramatic - chs
Connie Boswell Presents Variety - blu
Fulton Lewis. Jr.. Comments - mbs
7:15-World War via Broacast.
Harry James and His Orchestra chs
The johnson Family. Serial mbs
7:30-Caribbean Nights Concert nbe
Lone Ranger. Drama of West - blu
Easy Aces. Bonn. Drama cbs-basic
7:A5-kaltenborn and Comment nbc
Halls Of Montezuma. Marines mbs
tOO-Mr. and Mrs. North Drama-nbc
Sammy Kaye, Monty Woolley - chs
To Be Announced us minutes) - blu
Sam Batter Comment on News - mbS
s:15-Lum and Abner Serial Skit - blu
Fulton Oursler News Answers nbs
Family Drama my Best Girls"-blu
Jean Hersholt as DR.. Christian chs
Xavier Cugat Orchestra Show mbs
8:55-Five Minutes News Period chs
9:00-Eddie Cantor and Variety - nbc
Dunninger's Mind Reading Act-bul
Frank Sinatra Show & Guests - chs
Gabriel Heater and Comment mbs
9:15-Bob Ripley's Fifteen Minis. mhs
s:30-Mr. District Attorney Play nbc
Spotlight Bands, Guest Orches. - blu
Jack Carson and Variety Show chs
Soldiers With Wings. Guests mbs
9:55-Five Minutes Drama Time blu
10:oo-Kay Kyser Music & Quiz nbc
Raymond Gram Swing Comment - blu
New York Bout Broadcast - mbs
l0:15-Kay Armen & Her Songs blu
10:30-Morton Gould and Carnival chs
Star for a Night by Amateurs blu
II :00-Late Variety With News nbc
News Variety, Dance h. cbs-blu
Comment, Dance Orch. g hrs) - mbs
Largest salt mine in the world
is located at Restof, N. Y. 1t has
an area of 1000 acres on the sur
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-09

Largest salt mine in the world
is located at Restof, N. Y. 1t has
an area of 1000 acres on the sur
face and extends 1000 feet down.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-02-09

Leek is the national symbol of
Wales. The Welsh wesr it in their
hats on st. David's day.
Evening star., 1944-10-13
Wenes Urges Policy
10 RegainC confidence
|0f Latin Americans
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct. 13.--Sumner
Welles, former Undersecretary OF
State, declared last night that the
policies of the United States Gov
ernment had made possible 'popu-
lar support" Of "the activities Of q
few milttaristic elements In certain
parts Of the American continent"
Speaking at a birthdays Of the
Americas" dinner sponsored by the
Americas Foundation, Mr.. Welles
decried what he called the rapid
deterioration of inter-American re-
lationships" and asked for q good
neighbor policy which would "re-
gain Latin American confidence"
He declared, IT think the activi-
ties Of few militaristic elements In
certain parts Of the American con-
tinent are sinister and potentially
dangerous. But I believe the steps
which this Government has taken
have made 1t possible for them to
ind popular support which they
otherwise would have lacked. / be-
lieve they would never have been
able to achieve the Importance they
have now assumed had we adopted
a wiser and more understanding
course 10 months ago."
Mr.. Welles said that in addition
to dealing with Argentina without
consulting other Latin American
countries, our Government also had
failed to assure a practical form OF
cooperation among American
neighbors in postwar years and had
Evening star., 1944-10-13
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

BY The HASkIN SERVICE.
@. Where is there q railroad sta
ton situated on a bridge in the
middle of a lake?-G. E. A.
A. Midlake Railroad Station in
Great Salt Lake, Utah, is probably
the only one so situated.
Evening star., 1944-10-13

TRANSPORTATION.
Evening star., 1944-10-13

failed to ASCERTAIN their desires II
the formation Of an international
organization"
At the dinner, former Postmaster
General James A. Farley presented
an Americas Award" to Juan T.
nippe, president Of Pan American
World Airways, for having made
the greatest contribution to inter-
American friendship and good viii
Of any citizen Of the Americas dur
ing the year 1914"
Evening star., 1944-10-13
Bong 5 Last Two Planes
Downed IN Borneo Raid

By the Associated Press
ALLIED HEADQUARTERS, New
Guinea, Oct. 13.--Maj. Richard
Bones 10th and 3oth enemy planes
shot down, making him America s
ace OF aces, were bagged In Tues
days big raid on Japan's oil refinery
base OF BaHkpapan, Borneo, head
quarters disclosed today.
The announcement Of the new
record Of the Poplar (Wis.) flyer was
made yesterday.
Evening star., 1944-10-13

ton situated on a bridge in the
middle of lake?-G. E. A.
A. Midlake Railroad Station in
Great Salt Lake, Utah, Is probably
the only one so situated.
@. Which is farther south, Venice
or Vladivostok?-J. w. T.
A. V1adivostok is almost two de-
grees farther south than Venice
This is readily seen on a global map.
But while Venice enjoys rather mild
winters the port of Asiatic Russia
has to employ ice-breakers and air
bombs to keep its harbor open In
the bitterly cold winter months.
@. What are the oldest banks in
the United States2-P. e. R.
A. In the United States there are
more than 200 banks over a century
old. The First National Bank of
Boston Q784), formerly the Bank
Of Massachusetts,, and the Bank Of
New York and Trust Co. U784) /,
formerly the Bank of New York,
have celebrated their 150th anniver-
saries. The Bank of Providence,
of Providence, r. T., dates back to
1871.
@. Why are there 16 stripes on the
United States Coast Guard fiag?-
s. B.
A. The Coast Guard ensign was
designed in 1899, at which time
there were 16 States in the Union.
Therefore, the 16 stripes symbolic
the 16 States. The ensign has 13
stars, 13 arrows, 13 leaves on the
olive branch and 13 bars on the
shield, the number 13 symbolizing
the original colonies.
@. Is a presidential nominee given
Secret Service protection--E. l.. H.
A. A presidential nominee is not
given Secret Service protection. II
the nominee becomes the President
elect he is protected by Secret
Service.
@. What are the qualifications for
obtaining a Combat Infantryman
Badge. T. F.
A. The Combat Infantryman
Badge is awarded members of the
infantry who display exemplary con-
duct in action against the enemy.
@. When were silver Scent pieces
coined?-S. r. T.
A. Silver Scent pieces were issued
from 1851 to 1878. These small coins
were considered a nuisance in busi-
ness dealings and their coinage was
abolished.
@. Has the Naval Academy a
motto?-W. G..
A. The motto of the Naval
Academy is Tex scientia tridens," +"
meaning From knowledge,
strength"
@. Why do people say "God bless
you" when some one sneezes?-P. E.
r.
A. The origin of the custom is OBJ
scure. The Romans believed that
sneezing expelled evil spirits and
therefore used the expression Good
luck to you" There is an old legend
that before the time of Jacob men
sneezed once and died. Jacob inter-
ceded with the Lord in their behalf
and the favor was granted, provided
that after every sneeze a prayer or
benediction, God bless you," be
said
Evening star., 1944-10-13

tllC 0CdtlI VA MA .
Wendell Willkie.
b 9th sid e S
have been equal
ly guilty Of pub
lie interpreta-
ton of private
talks which in
dividuals h a d
with Mr.. Willkie
and of private
letters which he
had written to
individuals, as
evidence of his
ultimate inten-
tion to favor the
C a n d i d a t e of
Evening star., 1944-10-13
The Great Game Politics
Kent Assails "Goulish' Propagandists
For Efforts to Exploit Willkie Death

the Democratic party seems to have
is Senator Harry r. Byrd Of Vir-
ginia, and our administration rulers
dislike him more than they do Gov.
Dewey or any Republican-more
than the old-line Republicans dis
liked Mr.. Wsllkie.
Evening star., 1944-10-13
By. Frank r. Kent.

There q something more than a
little ghoulish about the efforts of
partisan propagandists for Mr..
Roosevelt and Mr.. Dewey to exploit
Evening star., 1944-10-13
Answers to
Questions

A reader can set the answer to any
question Of fact by writing The Eve
street NE. Washington Q, D. c. Please
tnclose cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1944-10-13

They get the medals and wooden
crosses; we buy War Bonds.
Evening star., 1944-06-05
Msgr. Johnson ColIopses, Dies
During Trinity College Address
Speaker Expires
At Feet of
Archbishop Curley

The Right Rev. Msgr. George
Johnson, SIS, associate professor
of education at Catholic Univer-
sity. dropped dead today In the
middle of his commencement
address in Notre Dame Audi
torium at Trinity College.
He fell from the speakers stand
and died at the feet of the Most
Rev. Michael j. Curley. Archbishop
of Baltimore and Washington, pre-
siding officer, who was seated near
by.
The. prelate, who had devoted his
life to education. died after speak
ing these last words:
I'VE must do more work in edu-
eating youth for Christ"
The tragedy came as a great shock
to the assembly, which included
priests from Catholic University,
officials of the college, graduates
and their friends and relatives.
Msgr. johnson was speaking into