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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-19
Bridges, Piner To Lead High Gridders
CAPTAINS ELECTED
AT :JAYCEE DINNER
H0N0RINC SQUAD
Speakers Praise Rise Oh
Spirit At New Hanover
High School

Jimmy Piner and Buddy Bridges
will lead the 1916 New Hanover
High school football team.
The two were elected co-captains
of the next edition Of New Hanover
football teams at a banquet given
by the Junior Chamber of Com
merce, at the Famous Grill last
night.
Highlight of the dinner was the
remark by Coach Leon Brogden
that 'there were boys on our own
New Hanover High football squad
who were superior players to some
of the boys named to the North
Carolina All-Star team for the
game at Charlotte"
James c. Roe, speaking as a
representative of the Board of
Education, told the 119 persons
present for the event that the
Board of Education was gratified
by the support for the New Han
over High football team shown
by the Junior Chamber of Com
merce, the student body of the
High school, different business and
civic groups of the city and coun-
ty and in conclusion praised the
work of Tom Davis and Coach
Brogden during the past year.
T. T. Hamilton, Jr., principal of
the High school reviewed the
progress of football and all sports
at thesloca school during the past
years. He showed by quoting fig
ures how the gates receipts at
New Hanover football games had
grown to about 10000 admissions
from a point several years ago
when paid admissions just made
the "$75 guarantee"
The principal of the school prom
ised that the Improvement will
continue, stating that with the
present set-up and coaching staff
at the High school will not be
equalled by any city, anywhere"
In his remarks Coach Brogden
said that the event was more like
Thanksgiving. than a football ban
quet for him."
He said that he had received
perfect cooperation from the
board of education, principal Ham
ilton, the people of Wilmington
and New Hanover county and mos
of all, the boys out for the foot
ball team during the past year."
He said that the team had made
mistakes" during. the past year
but that at the end of the season,
he continued, the boys wanted
one thing. "To be able to play
those games with Durham, Ra.
leigh, Wilson and Rocky Mount
again"
Brogden singled Rupert Bryant
and Assistant Coach Tom Davis
for special comments of apprecia-
ton. Bryant is in charge Of tick
ct sales at the school.
Football letters were awarded
to the following:
Lloyd Honeycutt, Jim Gibson.
Harry Mathes, Dick Hanson Mel
Patrick, Clarence Hilburn. Don
Hyatt, Bob Steward, Ken Rogers,
Marion Rogers, Bobby Haas, Bill
Swart and Robert Veenters.
Gold footballs were awarded tc
the following seniors: David Ban.
herman, John Hobbs, Bubba Sykes,
Charles Paul, Graham Barefoot
Johnnie Spencer, and James Tut
| tie.
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Disappearing Shortstop
In Again With Pirates

ability although he never got to
be a regular with u.s. Frisch said
at his New Rochelle, N. Y. home.
whether he settles down depends
entirely on himself, but We'll give
him every chance. I can't make
any predictions, though, on how
he'll turn OUT
The City of Buffalo has ex-
ercised a strange magnetic pull
On ball players who hail from
that section. There was the
celebrated case of Buddy
Rosar, who jumped the New
York Yankees in the middle of
1912 in order to take an exami-
nation for the Buffalo police
force.
His French departure left the
Yankees without a catcher, since
Bill Dickey was ailing, and, in des-
peration, Manager Jim Mccarthy
signed on rollicking Rollie Hem
sley, who had just been declared a
free agent by Cincinnati, to catch
a double header.
Hemsley, the reformed king Of
basebal's after-hours boys, turn
ed in brilliant job that day and
earned himself a regular berth
with the Yankees. He trod the
straight and narrow until he was
drafted in 1914. !
If Geary's Navy Service has
accustomed him to strange
places, the National game may
be short On eccentrics next
season. 1t will make managers
and front offices happy but
even they must admit there
was never a dull moment when
such odd birds as Hemsley,
Flint Rhem and RUDE Waddeu
had their hey-hey day.
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WORKERS STRIKE

SINGAPORE, Dec. II. Up
Eight thousand civilian employees OF
the British Military Administration
went on strike at this British naval
base today over demands for wage
increases. Authorities who said es-
sential services were not affected,
replaced many of the strikers with
Japanese prisoners organized IN
labor gangs.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-19
OWNERS STRIKE

MIAMI, Fla, Dec. 49, UD -
More than 100 horse owners went
or an unofficial strike at Gulf
stream Park for three hours today
and refused to enter their horses
in tomorr0w's races until q special
meeting was over.
Irked at a recent ruling Of the
Florida State Racing Commission
which in effect, was tantamount to
a mo strike" order, the owners
decided to take action and to pro-
test against the size of minimum
purses.
After three hours discussion with
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track executives, leader Of the in
surgents announced that purses
would be upped to a minimum Of
81, 900 effective tomorrow.
Judge Joseph A. Murphy, counsel
for the Horsemen's Benevolent and
protective association, urged own
ers to enter their horses in future
races, after the agreement was
reached. Until that time, entries for
Wednesdays program had been
scarce.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-19
SUSPECT HELD

ROME, Dec. 17-lRAThe Italian
news agency Ansa reported today
that Milan police had arrested a
man who bore a striking physical
resemblance to ca rio Scorza,
former secretary OF the Facist
former secretary Of the Facist
party. The dispatch said the man
denied he was Scorza bu police
were holding him for further in
vestigation.
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INJUNCTIONS FILED

BALTIMORE, Dec. 18. - E -
Two racing stable owners and their
trainers asked an injunction suit in
circuit court today seeking to pre-
vent the Maryland Racing commits
sion from enforcing sections of its
rules concerning the stimulation of
horses and to- conduct any further
hearings without sanction of the
court.
The suit was filed by W. L., Brann
and his trainer, E. A. Christmas,
and by Sylvester W. Labrot, Jr.,
and Clay Sutphin, trainer of the
Labrot string.
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Presbyterian's Coach
Released From Service

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 18.-P)
The Columbia Record said today
that Walter johnson would return
to his former post as head coach
and athletic director at Presbyteri.
an College at Clinton.
johnson, who went to Presbyteri.
an in 1915, is the dean of South
Carolina football coaches. He was
in the Army from 1910 through 1914
and with the War Department as g
civilian employe for the past year
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S inch center of the reserves, will
undoubtedly get into the clash with
Charlie Smith and Jimmy West.
The Jayvees' starting five is ex'
pected to be Johnny Crowley, vet
eran of last years fine club, Mike
Austin, Linwood Grissom, Homer
Ellis, and Joe Warren.
A large crowd of fans are believ-
ed making plans to attend this first
home affray and support the bas'
ketball crew as. well as they did
the football team. ..
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LEAVES MILLION

CHICAGO Dec. 10. In Ken
meth Gladstone Smith, SO, retired
president of the Pepsodent COM
pany, left a 100000 estate, his
will disclosed today when filed
in the probate court.
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Bias-cut slips usually are good
for slender figures but straight
cut slips stay down better over
the knees and are better suited to
stout figures and larae hiDs.
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If the present divorce trend con-
tinues, it is believed that in tWen-
ty years, one out of every two
marriages will end in divorce.
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Sunlight is one of the worst en-
emieS Of furS.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
Citation For
Legio1M Of Merit

Major Alton l.. Bell Army Serial
No. O351737, Infantry United States
Army, for exceptionally meritorious
conduct in the performance of out
standing services, as Executive Off
Ger, Third Battalion, sos Parachute
Infantry, from 27 February 1914 to
"a February 1945. Major Bell COM
bined exceptional administrative and
organizing capabilities with re-
markable adroitness as a military
tactician. At all times tke coopera-
tive and understanding exponent of
the battalion commanders policies,
he was equally the staunch friend of
his men, champion of their interests
and courageous in guarding their
welfare. The brilliant performance of
his duties was directly attributable
to the ingrained qualities of common
sense, shrewd insight into the human
problems and the sort of foresight
and forceful initiative which Major
Bell possesses. Entered military SER
vice from Maryland.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
HOWARD DEAVER

Stricken while shaving at his
home in Elkton, Howard Deaver
died before medical aid could reach
him, on Thursday morning, Sept. 20.
He had been employed at TIE Elkton
post Office for number of years past
and had worked as usual on the early
morning shift of that day.
Funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon and interment made
in Cherry Hill cemetery.
The deceased was member of the
Elkton Methodist church, member
of Elkton Junior Mechanics, and
Little Elk Tribe, Improved Order of
Red Men, Cherry Hill. He was a son
of the late Joseph Deaver, of Leeds
section. Besides his wife, he is sur
vived by one son, William Deaver, OF
near Elkton.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
WOODLAND N

Mrs. Bell of Upper Falls, Md,
spent last week with her son-in-law
md daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. holland
Campbell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Royal G. Hilton, Mr..
Robert T. Tabler of frederick, Md,
were guests on Sunday OF Mr. and
Mrs. Gilbert SINNERS.
A miscellaneous shower was held
Friday evening at the home of Mr..
Ind Mrs. Joseph Biggs in honor of
their son, Pfc. Norman Biggs and
bride.
Miss Bruna Abrahams of Amber,
Pa, spent the weekend at ker home
here
Mrs. John Redding and Billy were
Saturday and Sunday guest sof her
sister In Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Rea and
Miss Elsie spent Sunday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. Parke Eby In
Christiana.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elihu McFadden and
daughter Margaret of Hagerstown,
spent last week with his home folks
at Woodlawn.
Miss Anne e. Thompson was lead
er of the MYF at Hopewell church
Sunday evening.
Guests at the parsonage over the
weekend were Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Robb of Silver Springs, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Jones Of Baltimore.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
a ANNUAL HOME COMING AT
EBEN EZER

The annual Homecoming will be
held at Ebenezer, Sunday, September
80. The morning service held at
1880 will be in charge of the Rev
II. R. Stephens, with special music
by Clinton Campbell of Chester, Miss
Grace Ewing, Miss LuAnne Stephens,
Edgar Thompson and Mrs. Leonard
Wilson.
Afternoon service at 1880. Mayor
McKeldin of Baltimore City, will be
The afternoon speaker and the trum-
peters from Philadelphia will also
he an added attraction. Mr.. and Mrs.
Godfrey Elliot will render some spe-
tial numbers accomanpied by Mr..
Mclean, staff organist of w. c. A. e.
Rev. Oliver Collins will preach at
the evening service and the trumpet
Crs will furnish the music Service at
1880. Lunch and supper will be serv-
Cd by the ladies of the church.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
President Enjoys
Maryland Hospitality

President Harry S. Truman had
every reason to be impressed with
the advantages of Maryland during
the two days he spent on Jefferson
Island over the weekend In company
with Governor Herbert X. O'Conor
and other notables from Washington
and various sections OF the country.
After a drive through the Mary
land countryside, escorted by Mary
land State Troopers, the President
was met at the U. s. Naval Academy
wharf in Annapolis by Governor o.
Conor and Vice Admiral Aubrey w.
Fitch. There he boarded the pilot
Chesapeake Bay, and upon his arriv-
al, in company with Governor OCon-
or and the others, lie enjoyed the
Maryland sunshine and feasted for
two days on Maryland seafood and
agricultural delicacies.
On the return voyage Sunday ev-
| ening, boat of the Maryland Con-
servation Fleet carried the President
and the Governor from the Island to
the pilot boat.
Six members of President Tru-
mans Cabinet were in the group ac-
companying the President and Gov
ernor O'Conor including Secretary
Of the Navy James V. Forrestal Sec
retary of the Treasury Fred M. Vim
son; Postmaster General Robert e.
Hannegan; Secretary of Labor Lewis
b. Schw ellenbach; Secretary of Ag-
riculture Clinton p. Anderson, and
Attoreny General Tom Clark.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
Rising Sun Soldier
In Bavaria

WITH THE 1O2nd INFANTRY
DIVISION IN GERMANY-Private
First Glass Russell M. Johnson, of
Wilson Avenue, Rising Sun, Md, and
of the 4O7th Infantry Regiment, is
now a member of the temporary oc-
cupation force in Germany. While
the division is awaiting redeploy-
ment, all attempts are being made
to make the job as pleasant as pos
sible for the men. On Sunday, July
IA. Pvt. johnson and other members
of his unit attended the opening OF
CHICKEN SHANTY, a combined
club and day room, established for
the men in the company.
In the new club, men have place
to read, write letters, and listen to
music, both from the radio and local
bands made up of members OF the
unit. Throughout the evening, re-
freskments are served, and the men
have found CHICKEN SHANTY to
= be a grand place to spend the time
that they are off duty. 1t is located
In a small town high in the noun
tains of Bavaria, and within few
hundred yards there is a swiftly
flowing stream where one may enjoy
fishing and bathing. The colorful Gus
toms and dress of the people make
the place veritable and unusual
vacation land.
Pvt. Johnson received his basic
training at Camp Bowie, Texas, and
Joined the Division in Marck, 1914
He holds the Combat Infantryman'
Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, and
the European Theater Campaign
Ribbon with two battle stars.
The son of Mr.. j. l. Johnson OF
Wilson Avenue, in Rising Sun, Nd.
Pvt. Johnson was employed as g
salesman by the American Stores
Co., before entering the Army.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
$4,000 CATTLE SALE

The public sale of Charles A. Will
sons herd of SO purebred Guernsey
dairy cattle at his Great Hopes Farm
near Chestertown, Kent county, Md,
last week attracted crowd of appro-
ximately 400 people with total re-
ceipts amounting to $4,000, one of
the largest during the year.
The highest price for COW was
paid by Mrs. John ]. Raskob, of
Pioneer Point estate, near Centre
vile, whose 1895 bid took one of the
Guernseys.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
MRS. LAURA J. GRAsON

Mrs. Laura j. Grason, widow of
the late Ringgold Grason, passed
away at her home on Cherry Street,
in this town, at $50 O'Clock Satur-
day morning after an illness of two
weeks. She was S3 years of age and
had been in failing health for months
past. Almost her entire life was spent
in Rising Sun, wkere she was a mem-
Der of the Methodist church and its
societies.
One daughter, Miss Verna Grason,
assistant at the Rising Sun Post
Office, and one son, Malvin Grason,
survive Also three granddaughters.
Funeral services were held at the
late home on Tuesday afternoon, and
interment made in Brookview ceme-
tery
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
BODY OF SOLDIER FOUND IN
WOODS

The body of soldier, allegedly to
have been stationed at the Aberdeen
Proving Grounds, was found in a
woods near Principle Furnace, this
county, on Thursday last.
DIR. r. C. Dodson, the Cecil County
medical examiner, reports that the
man had evidently been dead for sew
eral weeks.
The body was taken in charge by
the Army.
On his person was found identifi-
cation tags, but his name and address
will not be divulged by the Army
until after Eis relatives have been
notified.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
PORT DEPOSIT

Port Deposit plans a big Victory
Parade on October 9Th, in celebration
of the end of World War IL. The pa
rade is scheduled to start at 200 p.
m. sharp. The committee in charge
invites visiting fire companies, civic
and military organizations, floats,
etc. Following the parade there will
be a football game between Port De-
posit and West Nottingham Aca-
denny.
Among our residents who attended
the recent Fair at York, Pa, were
Mrs. Wilson McDougal and Mrs.
Floyd SINNERS. They took the oppor-
tunity to visit Mrs. Pennell Wright
and Mrs. Charles Wright while in
York. Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Buck al
so enjoyed visit to the Fair.
Mrs. Nellie Eberhardt of Balti-
more, spent the weekend in Port
Deposit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Buck had as
their visitor last week their son,
Edward Harvey Buck, who is ra-
dio announcer over WITH, in Balti-
more.
Miss Catherine Roe spent the week
end at her home here.
Miss Jeanette Westerfield attend
ed the District Meeting of the w. S.
C.. s., held on Thursday last, in Hill
crest Methodist cruch, Wilmington,
Del.
Mrs. Emma Beaven entertained
Mrs. R. L. Stebbing at dinner on
Thursday last.
Announcement has been made of
the recent marriage, in Elkton, of
Miss Hilda Groves and Cpl. Howard
j. Ragan, of the 9th Air Force.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Stebbing and
Miss Alberta Barr were Baltimore
visitors during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. HI. F. Ryan and
daughter, and Mr.. Ryan, Sr., have
returned from motor trip of sever
al days to Waterbury, Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Follmeiler, of
Charlestown, South Carolina. visited
Port Deposit friends the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Slicer and
have moved to Asbury
Park, N. j., where he is stationed
with the Navy.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
MRS. J. b. sCHAEFFER

Mrs. Winifred Schaeffer, 80, died
early Saturday morning at her home
in Chesapeake City, after few
hours illness. She was the widow OF
Joseph B. Schaeffer, who for many
years conducted store at Chesa,
peake City.
The funeral took place Monday
morning with requiem mass in I'm
maculate Conception Church, Elkton
at 10 o'clock Interment in the adj
Joining Catholic cemetery:
Surviving Mrs. Sckaeffer are d
daughter, Mrs. John J. Maloney OF
Chesapeake City, and son, John
Schaeffer, who operates a restaurant
in Chesapeake City.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
DEATHS
MFRS. ROSE SPENCER

Mrs. Rose Spencer died suddenly
from heart attack early Saturday
morning at the home of her daugh-
ter-in-law, Mrs. Gene Spencer, on
Wilson Avenue, in this town, where
she had spent the past three months
The deceased was the widow of the
late Charles Spencer, of Reading
Pa, and was 58 years of age.
Surviving are two sons, Corp
Gene Spencer, of the 18th Air Corps
and John Spencer, of Philadelpl ia
One granddaughter also survives.
The funeral was held Wednesday
Sept 26, in st. Paul's Catholic
church, Reading, Pa.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
If you are lonely, write Box
80, Charleston, Wash. Send a
stamp.
WANTED

Business Stands, Dwellings, and
Farms. Good demand for oil stations,
garages, restaurants and amusement
places on US Routes /, 40 and 213.
High prices being offered. Excellent
demand for small dwellings and
farms selling from $4,000 down. We
have cash buyers waiting for all
types of the above properties. List
with STROUT REALTY AGENCY
for wide market and a quick sale.
Write or phone US what you have to
sell. No charge for listing. ]. T. c..
Hopkins, Jr., Port Deposit, Md.
Phone 1861.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28

AS has been customary for several
years, the West Nottingham Aca-
denny matriculation service will be
held in the West Nottingham Pres
byterian Church Sunday morning,
September 80. Special music is being
prepared by the Academy Octette un-
der the direction of Richard Holstein.
The Acaedmy chaplain, Rev. Gus w.
VanBeek, and the pastor of the West
Nottingham Presbyterian Church,
Rev. Sidney J. Venable, D. D., will
participate in TIE service. Head Mas
ter J. Paul Slaybaugh will deliver
the address.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
GAME LAW VIOLATIONS

According to "Outdoor Georgia" .,
he sport sheet of the Cracker State,
wild life rangers set an all-time rec
ord of game law enforcement in July
by gaining convictions on 113 of the
lis violators brought to the bars of
justice.
The two persons acquitted by the
jury had been arrested on charges of
partially blocking a small river with
illegal nets. Two anglers were fined
$500 for fishing without licenses.
Night deer hunters were thrown for
u loss-to the tune of $685. Another
judge, after giving lengthy, free
lecture to some illegal seiners fined
each 5000.
Think of it! A total of $500 for
fishing without license. just can't
help but think OF all the SIS and $40
nnes assessed last month in Mary
and for violations fiagrantly more
abusive to the wild life. Those Geor-
gia judges certainly are more wild
life conscious. It's too bad we don't
have more judges here in Maryland
who are conservation minded. We
have lots of game law violation, and
most of it results from inadequate
fines. Don't get me wrong, thAAe are
lots of fine magistrates in Maryland.
Take the one in Anne Arundel Coun-
ty who, in July, fined two fishermen
S25 apiece for using dip net in re-
,tricted waters. Slap few stiff fines
ON culprits that break the game laws
md you'll find that they soon gain a
healthy respect for both the wardens
and the game code. On the other
hand, if measly $5 and $40 fines are
all that is assessed for even fragrant
violations of the game laws, you'll
find just a lot of lawless fellows who
are willing to run the risk. After all,
what's SIS or $40 these days--less
than days wages for the average
man. Why, most of the law breakers
could make that much just selling
The fish they illegally catch.
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
Coming Services At
Methodist Church

The First Quarterly Conference
will be held in the church on Friday
evening, Oct. 5, with DIST. Supt. o. J.
Collins presiding.
World Communion Sunday will be
observed on Oct. Z, when the offering
will be for the Fellowship of Suffer
ing and Service.
Rally Day will be held ON October
IA, with the Rev. W. H. Revelle, Jr.
of Port Deposit, as the guest speaker
On Monday evening, Oct. 20, there
will be special Missionary Rally
with the Rev. Perry Oliver Hill as
the guest speaker.
Mr.. Hill has had forty years exper.
fence as missionary in China.
On Sunday, Nov. 4tk, the Rev
Paul E. Mccoy will be the guest
speaker, exchanging pulpits that day
with the pastor of James church.
Rev. o. ]. Collins, the Dist. Supt.
will preach on Sunday morning, No
vember 18th.
Rev. ]. R. Bicking preached Sun
day morning from the text, "a man
full of faith and the Holy Ghost. y
The Senior choir sang 20 God, Who
Ruleth Us In Mercy" YTC met at
$50 p. m. in the primary room. AT
the evening service Jean Garvin and
Marie McMullen were leaders of the
MYF. Prayer by Rev. Bicking. The
MYF choir sang 1Give of Your Best
to the Master" Readings ON the top
ic were given by the leaders, and
Donald Johnson led the Responsive
Reading. The pastor spoke on the
text, Lord, what will Tkou have me
to do?"
The midland journal., 1945-09-28
PUBLIC SALE
AUTOMOBILE

The undersigned will sell at Hop
kins Garage, Port Deposit, Md, on
SATURDAY, SEPT. 20, 1915
AT 11:OO A. Nj.
The following machine:
1912 CHEVROLET II TON
TRUCK
Engine No. BG-266904
Serial No. 14MS11-5199
This machine is advertised in COM
pliance with the Maryland State
Laws, Chapter All, Acts 1885, Sec
ton 1872, Article Sc, and clear title
is guaranteed
EDGAR p. HOPKINS
Fisher, Auct.