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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-08-02

Of So cases of undulant fever re-
ported in Maryland last year, only
one was in Baltimore, where the
sale of unpasteurized milk is practic-
ally forbidden. The disease is con-
tracted by drinking milk from herds
in which Bangs disease is present.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-08-02

Word was released by the War
Department last week that two Bal
timore brothers had been killed in
action in widely divergent parts of
the world during the same week in
March. Pvt. Rosario Genco was
killed on Two Jima on March II.
His brother, Pfc. Vincent Genco, was
killed on March 4th, his 25th birth
day, somewhere in Germany.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-08-02

About 100 club members were well
coined by Milo S. Downey, State
Boys All Club leader, when the an
nual camp of the organization for
boys from Allegany, Garrett and
Washington counties was opened
Sunday of last week at the State
recreation area, near Bittinger, in
Garrett county.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-08-02

Representative of private bust
ness enterprises appeared last week
before the State Legislative Coun-
Gil to request that farm co-operatives
be made to pay State income taxes
before the distribution of earnings
to members. They commended that
such co-operatives have become
big business" and that they de-
serve to pay their share of taxes
along with privately owned farm
and feed establishments.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-08-02

Unless private capital builds SO
new homes In Cumberland immedi-
ately, the Public Housing Authority
will be asked to undertake such con-
struction, according to Harold P.
Fletcher, cashier of the Peoples
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-08-02

Maryland war plant construction
totaled $324,O98,OOO during four
years of the war, according to
War Production Board survey just
completed
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-08-02

Two young negroes were senten-
ced to terms in prison by Federal
Judge William c. Coleman, in Balti-
more, last week, because of their
failure to register for the Selective
Service draft.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-08-02

Russell Webster, 5O-year-old jani-
tor at the Deal Island High School,
was electrocuted while repairing an
electric pump in the basement of the
building one day last week.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-08-02

The body fonud along the b. &
o. Railroad tracks near Boyds, in
Montgomery county, on May has
at last been identified as that of Pvt.
Robert D. Mosier, of Tekonsha,
Mich. 1t is thought that the soldier,
who had become ill as his troop
train passed through Cumberland,
and was given a hypodermic, jump
ed from the train as it passed along
the right-of-
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-08-02

Julian Honig, Baltimore, who
caused the death of friend when
he attempted unsuccessfully to COM
init suicide by inhaling gas, was
sentenced to two years in Jail on
manslaughter charge.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-08-02

The Baltimore branch of Mont
gomery Ward and Company is one
of those against which citations have
been issued by the War Labor
Board for failure to comply with the
Boards directives. Officials have
been ordered to appear on August
3 and show cause why the directives
have been ignored. In Baltimore
1,200 workers are affected by the
order
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-08-02

Bank. Authority for the erection of
over so houses was granted 80
days ago, Fletcher said, but only IL
permits have been issued. since that
time. Housing need is acute because
of the need for homes by employees
of the Allegany Ballistic Laboratory.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-08-02

The Maryland Federation of Re-
publicans has mailed out $500 ques-
tionaires to Republican voters of the
State, seeking to learn what they
think about present party leader
ship here. They inquire whether
the present State leadership has
eliminated factionalism" and how
conditions within the party may be
improved.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-08-02

ernor O'Conor.
A 21s-year-old Salisbury boy, suf-
fering from lukemia, has received
more than 100 offers of blood for
TRANSMISSION.
About $4,000 will be spent after
the war in improving Prince George
county roads, the County Commits
sioners have announced.
About 10 battalions of Maryland's
State Guard, totaling some 1000
men, spent last week at Fort Meade,
undergoing program of rigorous
training.
Maryland war plant construction
totaled $324O98,OOO during four
years of the war, according to a
War Production Board survey Just
completed.
Russell Webster, 5O-year-old jani-
tor at the Deal Island High School,
was electrocuted while repairing an
electric pump in the basement of the
building one day last week.
Julian Honig, Baltimore, who
caused the death of friend when
he attempted unsuccessfully to COM
init suicide by inhaling gas, was
sentenced to two years in Jail on a
manslaughter charge.
Two young negroes were senten-
ced to terms in prison by Federal
Judge William c. Coleman, in Balti-
more, last week, because of their
failure to register for the Selective
Service draft.
The lower Chesapeake Bay and its
tributaries, which has been generally
prohibited to pleasure and fishing
craft since the start of the European
war, has now been thrown open,
except in certain restricted areas.
Two men, one from Baltimore and
another from Cumberland have
been indicted by a Federal grand
jury on a charge of conspiring to
defraud the Glenn L. Martin Co.,
airplane manufacturers, through
series of faxed invoices
Of So cases of undulant fever re-
ported in Maryland last year, only
one was in Baltimore, where the
sale of unpasteurized milk is practic-
ally forbidden. The disease is con-
tracted by drinking milk from herds
in which Bangs disease is present.
In order to speed the delivery of
food-stuffs to market, the Surplus
Property Board has made available
W Oli JAlC ECtSbCI1l IUU
one-and-one-half ton trucks, provid-
ed they can produce a certificate
from the Agricultural Adjustment
Administration.
The Mountain Lake Water Com
pany has asked the State Public
Service Commission to permit it to
discontinue water service to Noun
tain Lake Park and Loeb Lyn, in
Garrett county, communities it has
served for the past so years. 1t says
the business is improbable.
About 100 club members were well
coined by Milo S. Downey, State
Boys All Club leader, when the an
nual camp of the organization for
boys from Allegany, Garrett and
Washington counties was opened
Sunday of last week at the State
recreation area, near Bittinger, in
Garrett county.
The Maryland Federation of Re-
publicans has mailed out $500 ques-
tionaires to Republican voters of the
State, seeking to learn what they
think about present party leader
ship here. They inquire whether
the present State leadership has
eliminated factionalism" and how
conditions within the party may be
improved.
The Baltimore branch of Mont
gomery Ward and Company is one
of those against which citations have
been issued by the War Labor
Board for failure to comply with the
Boards directives. Officials have
been ordered to appear on August
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-27
He conducts oil his own Iondinq
operations"

Marriage is like bath-by the time
you get used 10 it, it's not so hot.
Comp Gordon Ccdeoce
It.: I'm thinking of writing the
private life of the general"
I'd 1t; Il think the general life of a
private would be more interesting"
Seohorse
pretty young girl named Brenda
Went in jeep on benda,
After riding for miles
She lost all her smiles
For it seems that Brenda was tenda
Hen6rick. HtIfe
Poor Roscoe says that he has written
his girl every day since he has been
in the Army, so what happens-she
marries the mail man.
Bevor CostIe
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22

Reid reasoned.
Stage experience again helped.
She dramatized the problem, cap
tured their interest and sugges.
tons flew so thick and fast the
half hour meetings room stretched
into two-hour sessions
Every. suggested improvement
meant fewer accidents and fewer
accidents increased production.
Lewyt won the Army-Navy E.
Though safety is Miss Reids
first interest-she's a member of
the American Society of Safety
Engineers and the only woman in
the advanced industrial accident
prevention class at New York
University entertaining is still
her first love.
Fortunately, she can have her
cake and eat it, too, by writing
and directing the company's an
nual 'Lewytcheers" show, which
employees put on to raise funds for
overseas gift packages.
To the question Of whether
she'd beading for Hollywood af-
ter the war, Miss Reid shock her
head no. II feel there's a great
future in safety-not only for me,
but for many women who want a
place in postwar industry"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
BEACH FIRST AID
STATION TO OPEN

Formal opening and inspection
of the new Carolina Beach First
Aid Station, located in the resort s
former Police station, will be held
Wednesday night from 8 to 10
o'clock, officials of the town an
nounced today.
The station, comparable to the
dispensary of a modern hospital,
was made possible through the
efforts of Mrs. Charles Block,
chairman of Water Safety at the
resort, Mrs. Homer Wysong, a
resident of the beach, the town
government and a large number
Of public spirited citizens.
The large building was provided
by the board of aldermen and the
modern equipment was loaned by
Mrs. Wysong. 1t was formerly used
by her late husband, DR.. Wysong,
and is of design and capacity to
provides emergency treatment for
any type accident case.
A trained nurse, Mrs. Mary
Gray, r. NJ, will be in charge OF
the station throughout the day dur
ing the summer season. She will
also be on call at night. Her salary
has been made available through
number of donations by Caro-
lima Beach residents.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
DIR. COLES URGES
MORE EDUCATION

SOUTHPORT, May 21.-Saying
that more education is required
now than in the past, the Rev. C..
M. Coles, minister of the Chest
nut street Presbyterian church of
Wilmington, Friday night urged
the graduating class OF the Bruins
wick county Training school to en-
ter college.
1.-THE greater your preparedness
in life" the Rev. Coles added, "th4
greater your opportunity" He
Congratulated the graduates upon
their accomplishment.
The diplomas were presented by
the principal, A. c. Caviness to
to the following:
James Bryant, James Frink,
Milton Gore, Edward Jackson,
william Parker, David Powell,
Carlyle Williams; Christabelle
Bernard, Violet Brown, Dorothy
Bryant, Esther Bryant, Lila Bur-
ney, Ada Cowans, Dora Frink, Aza-
lea Galloway, Berneitha Galloway,
Virginia Cause Lille Gore, Mabel
Gore, Rudell Grissett, Annie Han
kins, Rosa Hardy, Bernice Jack
son, Susie Jackson, Annie Lee,
Elizabeth Murphy, Flossie Smith.
Mary Smith, Violet Smith. Ruth
Terrence.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
State Meeting Planned
By Business WOmen's Club

CHARLOTTE, May 81 III
Many delegates are expected for
a combined district and state
meeting Of the North Carolina
Federation of Business and Pro-
fessional Women's clubs to be held
here Saturday night. Towns to be
represented include Hickory, Mon
roe, Rockingham, Charlotte and
Statesville.
The federation president, DR..
Irma Observation-Disclosures Of Ashe.
vile, will speak.
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Peggy Joyce Hedgepeth cele-
brated her sixth birthday on May
9, at a party given at the home OF
he- parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. j.
Hedgepeth.
Games were played during the
evening after which refreshments
were served and the birthday cake
cut. The color scheme of pink and
white was carried oht in the party
decorations.
Guests were: Peggy Hedgepeth.
honoree, Brenda Hedgepeth, Gar
ey Lowden, Barbara Wolfe, jim
my Beckam, Bobby Stokley, Shir.
ley Stokley, Boyce Stokley, Emily
Jane Swift, Carolyn Swife, Gerry
Wilhelm, Linda Wilhelm, Annette
Price. Myra Price, Terry Ewing
ton, Bobby Parker, Jay Parker
Annie Mae Wilson, Freddie Ross,
Mary Ann Bethes, Carolyn Aumil-
Ter, Melvin Aumiller, Barbara Muir
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
RESORT OPENING
HELD SUCCESSFUL

The formal opening of Wrights'
Vile Beach over the weekend was
termed yesterday by Town Clerk
R. L. Benson as Every successful.
Despite cool winds Sunday,
the Wrightsville official said the
resort had a good crowd" Of SUM-
bathers Some of the Drawer ones
went swimming.
The opening Of the summer sea
son at Wrightsville was formally
launched Thursday night, when
the resorts newly-organized Lions
club received it's charter.
Approximately two thousand
persons attended the street dance
held Friday night on the newly
paved street in front Of Lumina.
A good crowd" likewise attended
the regular Saturday night dance
at Lumina pavilion.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
Stunt Girl Now Teaches
Safety To War Workers
BY RosELLEN CALLAHAN

BROOKLYN, N. Y. - Taking
long chances as Hollywood stunt
girl was excellent training for her
job as safety supervisor Of a war
plant, says pert lone Reed, who
has cut accidents at the Lewyt
Corporation here to almost moth
ing.
1T takes split-second timing to
dodge in and out Of heavy traffic
race car across the path Of a
train and fall head-first down a
steel flight Of steps," Miss Reid
explained, land this same sense
Of timing, which I have learned
through acrobatic dancing, has
helped me no end in my safety
work at the plant"
/ She might still have been beat.
ing Old Man Trouble to the draw
before Hollywood cameras, if il
hadn't been for a case of makeup
poisoning.
WON HER BET
when the doctor told me back
in 1941 / couldn't use makeup for
a year, my sister bet me thee
wasn't anything else l could do to
earn a living" she smiled tri.
umphantly.
1.-THE next week when I heard
that a radio plant was hiring peo-
pie for IS cents an hour, I applied
and was given job as hot
timer"
She not only won her bet, but
several months later headed the
department Then she moved over
to Lewyt, which is turning out
radar and electronic equipment.
At first the ex-actress worked
in the shop. Her stunt stint had
made her so conscious of hazards,
no matter how small, that she was
continually suggesting improve
ments.
She devised a transparent plas.
tic guard that covered dangerous
parts Of machines but permitted
the worker to watch the opera.
ton; cradle to hold big cans
which prevented spillage and
saved back strain; and had bright
color coats. painted over danger
areas of equipment. The boss de-
cided that she was more valuable
as safety supervisor than me-
chanic.
But counselling men with up to
30 years of skilled experience is a
ticklish job for a woman. II knew
I had to sell myself before
could sell a safety program" Miss
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
LAKE WACCAMAW

LAKE WACCAMAW, May IL
Mrs. r. Q. Powell and daughter,
Miss Jean Powell Of Marion, S c.,
spent several days here this week
with Mrs. Powell's daughter, Mrs.
B. I. Townsend and Mr.. Townsend.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Byrd of Bel
mont, spent the weekend with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Priest ut their home here.
Miss Helen Council has return.
ed to her home in Richmond, Va,
after spending some time here with
her aunts, Mrs. L. r. Wayne and
Mrs. L. l.. Dempsey.
Mrs. J. M. Graham is in Char.
lotte visiting her daughters, Mrs.
Stancil Ward and Miss Eu1a Ora
ham.
Mrs. L. L. Dempsey is visiting
her brother and family X. K. Coun-
Gil in Richmond. Va.
Mr.. ard Mrs. W. v. Haynie Of
Albemarle, spent the weekend
here with their sister; Mrs. Wood
row Wayne and Mr.. Wayne.
June Stone, Of the U. S. Navy,
is here for a visit with his family.
Mrs. I. B. Sloan has returned
home after spending several days
at Calypso with relatives.
The Rev. C. w. Worth, a Chap
loin in the U. S. Navy, spent the
weekend here with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnnie l.. Moore
Mrs. Graham Hall and Mrs. S. E,
Smith were visitors in Whiteville
Friday
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
by Alice Brooks
BY ALICE BROOKS

You'll be fascinated with this
crocheted square. Just the right
size, for pillow tops or luncheon
doilies Join some for scarfs,
spreads.
Works up fast; it's a II to t.
inch square, depending on type
Of cotton used. Pattern 7081 has
crochet directions for square;
stitches.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS in coins
for this pattern to Wilmington
Star-News Household Arts Dept,
259 w. 18th. St. New York II,
N. Y. Print plainly NAME. AD-
DRESS and PATTERN NUMBER.
Just out! Send fifteen cents more
for our NEW 1945 Needlework
Book-94 illustrations of designs:
Crocheting, knitting, embroidery,
dolls, other toys, home decoration.
Free Pattern for two crocheted
handbags printed right in the book
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22

Wrap and tie the sash-belt to
give you doll-like waist! Pattern
9267 is just three pieces (see dia-
gram. Tulip appliques give it
flower-fresh charm Applique pat
tern included.
Pattern 9267 comes in sizes IL,
IA, Is, 10, 20; 30, 80, "a, SO, 80, 40.
Size 16, 3 yards IS inch fabric.
Send TWENTY cents in coins for
this pattern to Wilmington Star
News 1865 Pattern Dept, P. O. Box
1854, Station O., New York II, N. Y.
Print plainly SIZE AND STYLE
NUMBER, YOUR NAME, ADJ
DRESS, ZONE.
JUST OUT! The Marian Martin
Summer Pattern Book, a collec-
ton of all that's new and smart
in wearing apparel for the family.
FREE Nightgown Pattern printed
in book. Send Fifteen Cents for
your COPY.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
CLUB CLOCK

The Whatsoever circle OF
Kings Daughters will meet
with Mrs. J. r. Jones, lis North
Sixth street Thursday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock.
The final meeting Of the
Bradley's Creek PIT. A. will
be held Thursday evening,
April "a, at 7:30 o'clock.
The W. S. c. S. OF Grace
Methodist church will continue
the spring mission study on
West Of the Dateline" Tues.
day and Thursday mornings at
1890 o'clock. The Ladies Bible
class will meet Thursday at
$3.50 o'clock at the church.
The Winter Park PIT. A. will
meet today at 8 o'clock in
the auditorium. This will be
the final meeting. The execu.
tive committee will meet at
2 o'clock.
The regular meeting of the
V. F. w. auxiliary will be held
this evening at 8 o'clock in
the Tide Water hall.
The Women's Society of Fifth
Avenue Methodist church will
begin a study class on "WestS
OF the Dateline' today at 8
o'clock. The class will continue
on Thursday of this week and
Tuesday and Thursday Of the
following week at the same
hour.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
3 TRANSFERRED
FOR DISCHARGE

CAMP DAVIS, May 21-Twenty.
three enlisted men were transfer.
ed from Camp Davis last week to
separation centers throughout the
nation in preparation for discharge
from the Air Forces under the a
years Of age regulation. Five others
were discharged from Camp Davis
with disability discharges.
Those transferred to separation
centers are T-Sgt. Henry w. Clark
Brooklyn, N. Y, S-Sgt. Glenn A.
Davis, Stephenville, Texas, Sgt. Ne.
we'll F. Davenport, Fulton, N. Y,
Cpls. Lloyd c. Medaris, Monticello,
ILL.,, Henry o. Mcclure, Edward E.
Allanson and Frank w. Liechti, De-
troit, Mich, Wilhelm Schaefer,
Cleveland, O., Louis E. Bossung,
st. Louis, Mo-, Roy E. Theater,
Weston, w. Va, George r. Tester,
Portland, Ore, and Horace J. Kline,
Nashville, Tenn, Pics. Israel Shore
Philadelphia, Pa, Ora J. Charles.
ton, L'Anse, Mich, Frank T. Hal
stead, Pittsburgh, Pa, CrlStlno b.
Alvares, New York Lewis e. Craig,
Akron, o., and Howard A. Hanson
Morgan City, La, and Pvts. Will
lam H. Van Broekhuezen, Mt. Yer
non, N. Y, Joseph c. McCaffrey,
Philadelphia, Arthur B. Curtin,
Gardner, Mass, Martin r. Pen
dergast, Watertown, Mass, and Joe
H. Sloan ST., Conyers, Ga.
Those released from service for
disabilities are Sgts. Brine M.
Needleman, Youngstown, o., and
Raymond G. Moore, Mansfield, Pa.
Cpl. Harold A. Pehrsson,> Brooklyn,
N. Y, rs Calvin Dorsey, Philadel-
phia, Pa, and Pvt. Alfred S. DOM
roe, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
Officers Wives
Will Hold Meet

The Officers Wives Grub will
hold the regular meeting on Wed
nesday afternoon at o'clock at
the American Legion Home. Third
and Dock streets, to which all
wives of officers stationed in ard
near Wilmington are cordially in
vited to attend.
Mrs. L. r. Schneider and Mrs
Donald B. Jones will be hostesse:
for this weeks meeting A short
business meeting is held after
which the members play bridge
during the afternoon.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
Fifth And Orange US0
Plans May Festival

A May festival and formal dance
will be held at the Fifth and
Orange street USO club house this
evening at clock, with an or
chestra providing the music.
All service men and women,
their friends and junior hostesses
are invited to attend. Refreshments
will be served during the evening.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
FAMILY SERVES NOTICE

SELMA, o., May 21.-W.H-Look
ou. Washington, D. c. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clovis Dillon have three
daughters in the Selma High school.
Gwenda has been elected presi-
dent Of the freshman class. Norma
has been elected president of the
junior class. Bonnie has been elect
ed president Of the senior class.
Their father is president Of the
school board.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
Larger Tire Quota
Expected In County

Officials of the local War Price
and Rationing office yesterday ex-
pressed the belief that their next
tire quota would be larger than
in the past two months, but said
that as yet no instructions had
been released to bring their as
signment up at all.
Even if the quota should be in
creased by SO per cent, it was ex-
planned, it still would not equal
last years, due to consistent cuts
throughout the year.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
How To Hold
FALSE TEETH
More Firmly In Place

Do your false teeth annoy and en-
barrass by slipping. dropping or wob-
bling when you eat. laugh Of talk.
Just sprinkle a little TASTEETH on
your plates. This Alkaline tnon-acid)
powder holds false teeth more firmly
and more comfortably. No eummy,
gooey, pasty taste or feeling. Does not
sour. Checks plate odor" tdenture
BREATH. Get FAsTEETH today 1t any
drug store. IA
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22

Zen, La Verne Nunnery, Arnold
Nunnery, Durwood Becham. Mrs.
Jim Parker, Mrs. Melvin Aumiler
and Mrs. Lacy Wilson.
TIME TO THINK 1T OVER
BOSTON, May 15.-U.D-Walter
Butler Of Roxbury had fun TOR SIX
Notwithstanding false alarms. Nov
he will have % months to think Il
over. Butler was sentenced in dis.
trict court to serve one month for
each false alarm.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-05-22
FORMER RESIDENT

NEW BERN, May q. = Capt.
Chatham Clark, of Elizabethtown
and New Bern, was here for a visit
during the weekend, as the guest
Of Mrs. Frank Hyman and Miss
Harriet Marks, at whose home ne
resided while he was district WPA
administrator several years ago.
He has just been graduated from
courses in the japanese language
at Yale university and expects to
leave soon for duty with the army
air forces in the Pacific. Before
being assigned to Yale, he was
stationed in Washington at Army
air forces headquarters.