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Evening star., 1945-01-25

from Burton Shipley, Maryland
basket ball coach. Warren Hof-
fecker, top second stringer who has
been used to pep things up. has gone
into the Army, and Maryland's s
chance of winning against Hamp-
den Sydney in the curtain raiser
on aSturday nights twin bill ap-
pears slim.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Servicemen' S Poll
Supports Sports

By tne ASS0cIaleu FfeS8s "a n. - (
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jan. 25.
The newspaper at the Naval Air
Technical Training Center hero
conducted q poll on the question.
DO you think spectator inter
est In sports justifies their ex-
istence ia wartime?e
Ninety-four per cent OF the
seryicemen participating said
yves.
It would be q heck Of world
With all work and no play. was
. typical comment.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Sports Mirror
By the Associated Press.

A year ago today-Bob Mont
gomery knocked out Ike Williams
in 18th round of Philadelphia
fight for Williams first defeat in
80 bouts.
Five years ago-Boston Bruins
trade 38-year-old Eddie Shore to
the New York Americans, Ma
tional League Hockey Club, for
Eddie Wiseman.
Ten years ago-Twenty Grand,
in comeback test, ran third to
High Glee and Mate as winner
set new track record of 1:222s
for 7 furlongs at Los Angeles.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
TOTALS II 10 50 Totals 4
Tech Sets TOrrid Pace.


More than ever it appears that
Tech, along with Central, may seri-
ously threaten Eastern's hopes of a
1945 high school title. The Techites,
defeated only by Eastern this sea-
son, scored win No. 8 in swamping
Episcopal on home hardwood, and
are displaying growing power.
1t was Tech all the way, as the
Maroon grabbed 10-to-4 first
period lead, made it 20 to 13 at the
half and was ahead, 40 to "A, going
into the final stanza.
Johnny Moffatt, sparkling Tech
forward who already is on many
all-high lists, turned in fine per-
Torrance in getting eight field goals
for scoring laurels.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
BY HUGH FULLERTON, Jr.,
Axsociated press Snnrts Writer

AsSociaVtu Frtss opoIts WIItcIs
NEW YORK, Jan. 25.--While
most college athletic leaders be-
neve that the one big lesson they
have learned during the war Is
that athletics for alI'' should be
made a reality instead Of an
ideal, Fritz Crisler is the only one
we have heard Of so far who has
a definite plan to bring this
about.
Crisler's postwar idea, which
has been received favorably in
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Outside PIuy Bon Held Good for Bosketers

Billy inside dope the present high
think
high school town We wanted dope on how the
regulation that
boys competing in outside play
good standpoint and believe in
opnes though Eastern lost five OF its best
because of Boys were getting hurt In
burning much energy that should have
championship the kids should
to has been enforced for their
good"
Billy thinks that the high school youngster
kids of believes
has something to do with it,
Smy think is to win the 1s5 championship
right But he does make the ~onceSsio
along quite battle and that Central
a redho contender.
revolutionary beliefs Billy thinks the
with everything taken into
passing bunch of kids in town, he says.
Roosevelt hasn't game the high school series.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Sheorers Win in Overtime

Ira Farmer sank basket in over
time yesterday to give the Shearers
an 18-to-16 win over the Welders
in an Engineering Research Corp.
League tilt at Riverdale.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Physical Condition Main Cage Come Factor

about ID that Smtty then printers apprentice
started help the chief at Eastern and
been aiding there time with exception period
of Army service Recently he the printing trade to take
fum director Buchanan Playground In the
celent District recreation setup.
ball rougher than people realize Billy
than
boys to be in better shape to take it."
chief asked Does with about
improvement of the d spectator sportP"
I'll you slant that" Smy said THE chief
condition the important factor in
ball. precision and natural ability plus Deadeye
the speedup and streamning that have come
that stays tp-top shape
better natural club that hasn't kept in the best OF pnysica
condition"
players today? Do they compare with the
Especially do they rate alongside
spectacular combination of Dopey ean Red Scneoe
Buchoz Buddy Shaner and Gay Edin
We'll today's team who could play
with top outfit" Billy said. That's Bob Lamon,
almost efoessy has the right
hgh-score and is his to big things
the Eastern
the 1884 far basic talent
the brand Of game tops
Evening star., 1945-01-25
1irI Court Comes Close

Big day of girls basket ball action
was featured by close action as
Washington-Lee defeated Bethesda,
% to 81, Hyattsville beat the Alumni,
IA to Z, and Blair licked Mount
Rainier, 26 to 20.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
BIodensburg Is Victor
Over Oxon Hill Five

Prince Georges League action
yesterday saw Bladensburg High
School basketers turn on the heat
to defeat Oxon Hill, 81 to "A, in a
tilt on the losers court.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Pages Pull Court Upset

In YMCA court competition last
night, Pages upset Westminster, %
to %; Naylor Gardens swamped JEFF
ferson, "a to II, and YMCA whipped
Woodward, 81 to 27.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Win, Lose or Draw
By BOB MCLEAN


High School Basket Boil Now Tougher Thun Ever
We thought there something with ears when
he said 1t. - - 80 ~
Sure, Billy Smith repeated, high
much better to watch than faster scoring
Is higher and the spectators action"
Coming from Billy unofficial High
years and collaboration with Chief Guyon
schoos greatest teams that remark nothing
But walt second Billy said reached for pencil Be
lore woody Smltheman
Eastern alumni
suppose I give the other side the picture
The today isn't
handing and passing isn't good Maybe that's just WELL though
from the spectator standpoint
and has more personal contact and fire in it,"
Billy unusual character He probably the hottest scholastic
fan not being content himself
morning fashion,
ing at Eastern chore for which he unpaid.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Come to Mount Rujnier

Mount Rainier junior hoopsters
defeated Hyattsville Jayvees, "a
to 16, last night on the Mounties
floor.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Hockey Results

Cleveland Barons. 4 Pittsburgh Hornets. s,
Buffalo Bfsons, 4: Providence Reds, z.
PHILADELPHIA Falcons. s; New York Row
ers, A.
Baltimore Blades. s; Boston olympics, 1.
New York Rangers, 4; Chicaso Black
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Mount Ruinier Recs Win

Mount Rainier Recs edged TWA,
28 to "a, last night In the Roose-
welt gym in . District Recreation
Basket Ball League contest.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
OCS EuoIes in Front

OCS Eagles defeated the Cava-
ners, 80 to 27, in Twelfth Street
YMCA basket ball play last night.
Evening star., 1945-01-25
Victory for Silver Spring

Silver Spring basketers defeated
& Kensington. 81 to Is, yesterday.
Evening star., 1945-01-25

Totals IL 731 Totals {
Eastern Rallies for Win.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16
Riddles Don t Get Chance
 As Adults Run Toy Trains

and freight train whizzing around mountain just as hard as they could go. They twisted and turned but always caught the right switch, and nobody got hurt.
 The adults had the time of their lives making the lights blink off and on, and making the train go either forward or backward. One man spent at least half-an-hour with a magnetic crane which loaded and unloaded the miniature box cars.
 The children watched him wist- fully. But they were wise enough to know that they didn't rate a chance of playing. They just stood and looked.
 Prewar Types Modelled
 Most of the trains this year will be modelled on prewar lines, but some of them will be scaled much
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

New York, Nov. 16. (UP)-Elec- tric trains will be back under the Christmas trees this year and the kids, if they're lucky, may get to play with them.
 But they'll have to be luckier than they were yesterday when one of Americas largest electric train firms-the Lionel corporation-put on a preview for its customers in downtown New York.
 There were several children at the preview, but they just didn't have a chance.
 Boy Gets Peek
 One little boy managed to get a peek at a new streamliner by standing on chair. The curious and enthusiastic grown-ups com pletely dominated the show.
 The company had a streamlined two conventional passenger types
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16
WATERVlLLE Correspondent: Mrs. Gertrude Lane: Telephone 3-65ll
Drum Corps  Scores Hit
 Lawrence Lafferty
 Easily Wins Pic
 Eating Contest

Waterville, Nov. 16- The Casper s. Davis Drum Corps held mas querade at Wiggin's on the Thom- aston Road recently. The committee in charge of arrangements was headed by Miss Alice MacMullen assisted by Bella Brickett, Lillian MacGullen, Nellie Linteau, Louis Vanasse, Thomas Fisher and John Vrotacoe, Jr.
 Prizes were awarded to Bella Brickett for the best dressed; Paul Linteau for the most original; Wal ter Ericsson for the funniest; and Edna MacMullen for the youngest.
 Principal speakers of the eve ming were E. Lester Platt, president of the Corps, and John Brennis, in- structor. Miss Alice MacMullen was mistress of ceremonies.
 Awards were presented to Thomas Fisher and Bella Brickett for inn provement in the Corps for the past year.
 Lawrence Lafferty was winner of pie eating contest, and John Vrotacoe, Jr., won the peanut scrambling contest. Entertainment for the evening consisted of sing ing. dancing, and accordian selec- tions.
 Those rendering vocal selections were: Nellie Linteau, Lillian Mac
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

The Sheridan Council was the first organization of any type in Waterbury to undertake some sort of farewell project. It was also one of the first among similar Councils of the Knights of Columbus throughout the nation.
 The history of some of these medals that men have carried into the bitter nightmare of battle, ii ever written, would be the persona. history of each mans emotions ano reactions to his experiences. Such histories are seldom written how ever, because they are so personal
 It is the hope of the members oi Sheridan Council that what they have done has, in some measure helped tighten the load of many o1 Waterbury's servicemen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16
THINGS NEVER KNEW ABOUT
 THE PHONE BOOK

THINGS NEVER KNEW ABOUT
 THE PHONE BOOK
 Many a bore at a party has been urged to go home and read the phone book. He might have had a good time If he didl Phones are the chameleons of communication. They take on the color and per- sonality of the people using them.
 Someone once said there are two ways to answer a phone. one, as if you were afraid something had happened; two, as if you were afraid 1t hadn't. Ones telephone personality-and don't look now, but you have one-is built on what the pert ring does to you.
 An anecdote about phone books is told of the famous Madame Mod jeska, the Polish Duse. It may not be true, but it ought to be. She used to give in to friends and satel- ntes and read from the phone book any old phone book-and she spoke the lists of names so nov ingly, so touchingly, that the room hushed and tears sprang into many eyes.
 The tiredest oerators in the world are the Weather Information girls (WEather 6-12l2) and the Time Information girls (METidian T. 1212). Incidentally, and for reasons known only to the telephone com pany, dialing MERITS TO YOU gets the hour from the Meridian num- Der as quickly as the usual way.
 Many famous phone scenes have been played in movies and on Broadway. Remember Luise Rain CTS call to "The Great Ziegfeld' which won her the Academy Award? |. In Hello, Frisco, Hello,' they sang the title song over a wire Laurette Taylor's phone solicitations in 'The Glass Menagerie" C'You're a Christian martyr, a Christian martyr!'D are already famous. She is selling mag subscriptions to buy her way thorugh spinster daugh- ter In Five Star Final" Ed ward G. Robinson listened in on his editorial boss in order to scoop a scandal On the other hand playwrightS up against 1t sometimes use the phone as crutch. Any how, they hobble along on it.
 Everyone's seen the strong man feat of ripping the thick Manhat- tan book in two. Few have tried 1t A phone book tossed out of the Astor on New Years Eve or Election Night can have the power of the atomic bomb. AS the man who woke up in Roosevelt Hosp.
 The telephone, whether in New ! York or in Joplin, Mo, is one o1 the child's first joys. When he's old enough to be the very devil he plays the tricks everyone's guilty of. You call up cigar store ano ask If they've Prince Albert in s can. When the answer is yes, the gimmick is: Better let him out be- fore he Smothers!" |. Then there's the one where you call up stort on a busy corner and ask if they're on the car line. 'Yes," brings forth Then you'd better get the heck off cause the trolley's coming!" The best, however-and you can try it on your boss-is to ask the per son on the other end if this Is num- ! Der 1-o-4-5. When they say no, vol laugh yourself hoarse. Tt sure i 1945!" you yelp. Brother, you're 1T the wrong yearl" Yockitty, yockitty yock!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

During the critical war years difn- culty was encountered by Senator Wallace in obtaining any more ot the original St. Christopher medals be- cause of the metal shortage. The plastic manufacturers then came to the rescue and plastic medals were distributed for awhile. Today gold plated. metal medallion is obtain able and that is now being dlstrl- buted.
 Today it is ex-S/Sgt. Joseph Scully now discharged and ex-P M Henry Hayden, now discharged. The hands of time have reVolved around the complete dial-but the distrlou- ton of medals continues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

Mexico has instructed it's teachers to have allegorical programs giving children an explanation of the true meaning of democracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

closer to the real thing and will have all-steel wheels and a new knuckle-type automatic coupler. These will cost from $1075 to $85, but Santa Claus will be hardput to fill very many orders.
 Next year we'll really have some thing" said J L. Cowen, chairman of the board for the firm.
 well have electronic-controlled trains" Cowen said, land many other models"
 There'll be plenty of trains then for everybody.
 So many that even the kids will get to play.
 Farmers in Australia nredict thai
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

Rev. Leonard Pitcher, pastor of the Black Rock Congregational Church, Bridgeport, and teacher at the National Bible Institute, New York, will be the Bible teacher
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

The weekly Bible meeting will be held tomorrow evening at 800 at Gospel Hall on Thomaston ave- nue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

The Womens Society for Chris tian Service of Grace Methodist held a devotional meeting at the home of Miss Annie Obernier of Welch street, last evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16
JOSEPH SCULLY

Council was tangible and worth while" Sen. Wallace observed.
 Council Among First
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

tomorrow evening at the Waterville Unon Church at 7:45.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

Miss Edith M. Brewer of Brook lyn, N. Y, was a weekend guest with the Misses Harriet Hawky Elizabeth Weeks and Ida Sears oi Boyden street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

Farmers in Australia predict that the bulldozer will have great part in land clearance hereafter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

Cpl. Thomas J. Rurkowsh of 175 Monmouth avenue was given his honorable discharge from the army Tuesday at the Separation Center at Camp Devens, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16
Walter WincheII Om BrO0dw0y

TsNae AfaTA RsssssFOd. cOpyrisht. Isu Dany MIrrss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

Mullen, Edna MacMullen, Robert Sheldon, Percy MacMullen, Lotus Vanasse, Russy Stevenson and Paul Linteau, John Vrotacoe, Jr. render ed several accordian selections and Louis Vanassse entertained with piano selections.
 Those attending were: MT. and Mrs. E. Lester Platt, MT. and Mrs. Gene Smith, MT. and Mrs. John Vrotacoe, John Brennis, Brennis, Maurice St. Pierre GM/3c, Bella Brickett, Alice MacMullen, Louis Vanasse, Thomas Fisher, James Steele, Walter Fox, Pussy Severson, Paul Linteau, Nellie Linteau, Betty Ericsson, MT. and Mrs. Percy Mac Mullen, Lillian, John and Edna MacMullen, Lawrence Lafferty, Ro- land Caron, Robert Dickie, Roy Brooks, Walter Ericsson, Robert Sheldon, Donald Porizo, Richard Jackman, Betty and John Vrotacoe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-16

The tiredest oerators in the world are the Weather Information girls (WEather 6-12l2) and the Time Information girls (MEridian T. 1212). Incidentally, and for reasons known only to the telephone com- paly, dialing MERITS TO YOU gets the hour from the Meridian num- Der as quickly as the usual way.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-22

IndVStrlai Diomonds-a hey priority for high
speed war production = come from the same
mines sS gem stones. Millions OF esrsts are
used in United States industries today. The
occasional gem diamonds found among them
help defrsy production costs for oil these fierce
little fighting" diamonds. Thus, there ere no
restrictions on the sale Of diamond gems.
TED, AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-22

Foefs About Diamonds: These are sversoe
current prices for unmounted quslitY diamonds.
Add 7e11to for federal tar. The exact weights
shown occur infrequen'lY.l Size alone does not
A1eternine diamond values Color. cutting. bril-
isnee and clarity have equally important
bearing. You should have trusted jewelers.
best advice when buying diamonds.
Detroit evening times., 1945-04-22

@%UA&%~ To two hearts united past all
Vicissitudes at last before the altar of
their faith, there comes n sense of WON
drOus peace. These twO-made-One will
ever from that memory draw new strength
and new courage. So, too, in the new
world they'll help 10 build through all
their lives together, the engagement dia-
mOnd, n radiant reminder of their sacred
trust, will he n cherished Inspiration.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-14
USO NEWS
STORY ONE

STORY ONE
Boston, Mass-The Newbury ST.
USO has just terminated a month
of special events dedicated to all
nations and all peoples and to the
spirit of the San Francisco Con-
ference. These programs for SER
vice men and women started with
a Pan-American Night and includ-
ed celebrations in honor of most of
the allied countries. Citizens of
Boston participated in the events
according to their national origins.
The club, which was opened this
winter. conducts its regular pro-
grams to serve the needs of the
Individual rather than the group,
with concentration on arts and
crafts and music, supplemented by
informal library chats and casual
dancing to recorded music. Club
director, j. Roland Mcpherson, is
host every evening to men of
many races and many national
fairgrounds. Among the volunteer
hostesses, too, are Latins, Chiense,
Negroes. According to the director,
the attendance at the club has in
creased steadily. He believes that
the common interest of men in arts
and music has forged many a pleas
ant 'companionship.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-14
GEORGETOWN

s. The Masons and Heroines Of Je-
4 leo Lodge so and Court 35l h cid
joint get together meeting Sunday,
July 8, at the St. James Methodist
Church. Rev. G. S. Morris preached
wonderful sermon. The w. M,
George Beasley, made a splendid
ak. Many visitors and friends
we're present, and delicious din
her was served. Money in the
amount of $55.05 was raised. George
3easley, w. M; Mrs. M. A. NAL
ard, M. A. M.
Mrs. Josie Williams left Sunday
70 spend six weeks in summer
school at Jackson College. We wish
or her a peasant session.
Pfc. Robert Charles Beasley is
home on a 19-day furlough. He is
he son of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
3easley.
Pvt. William Allen is back from
overseas. He and his wife spent
he weekend with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Allen. He also
yisited his uncles and aunts, Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Barnes in George
own; Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Pope,
Of Crystal Springs. He and his wife
are now en- route to Hattiesburg
They were accompanied by Pfc.
Aliens mother.
GOSSIP
Well, folks, H. L. D. seems to be
glad that M. F. F. is married to B.
II. because B. T. WIS something in
Ehe way with her. w. A. @. has the
long line of 1--WE. E. L. M. and w.
.. G. looked so nice on the 4th.
Why does v. w. smile at E. L. M.
So much? What's going to happen
G. D. M. was with a girl Sunday?
T.. NJ. D. seems to have no one but
G. B. What's cooking C. B.?
Wonder why G. F. and H. w. did
not go to the Quarters Sunday?
Didn't M. D. look nnce with L. B
Sunday?
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-14
STORY TWO

New Yor City ARTS and
Crafts for Those on the Road To
Recovery is the title to a book
let just published by USO, COM
piled and written by Mary Tobias
Dean, USO program specialist in
Arts and Crafts. The booklet is de-
signed to be of assistance particu-
larly to directors in the USO clubs
near Army and Navy Hospitals
where convalescing service men
are in need of the normal social
contacts and relaxing pastimes as
provided by USO.
There will be classes in clay
work, leather craft, woodwork,
shell craft, jewelry and mural
painting. The men may have in
struction if desired, or they may
work independently.
Mrs. Dean, who has been super
vising the USO Arts and Crafts
program for nearly two years, be-
lieveS that art should be the ''enor-
nous fun" In an interview in her
headquarters office she said that
ever since the days of her art
training at Columbia University
and her year of study abroad, she
herself has derived much JOY out
of all forms of art that she wants
service men and women to have
opportunity for the same pleasure
Mrs. Dean is the wife of William
H. Dean, on the staff of the Ma
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-14
Fig Canning Is
Possible Without
Using Sugar

Housewives who are Worrying
about putting up figs on account of
the sugar shortage may find COM
fort in a statement made by Mrs.
Anna P. Fielder, Extension food
preservation specialist, who point
ed out several ways of keeping figs
without using sugar.
Here's how you can use that
rock candy in the bottom of your
molasses bucket to good advantage.
Drain off the molasses and wash
the candy with cold waiter until
all traces of the molasses are gone.
Add boiling water and cook until
the crystals are dissolved and the
syrup is thick.
Select rips, firm figs, wash and
drain. Peel or not as desired. If 6
quarts are used, cups of this
sugar syrup will be needed. Set
enameled pan containing figs and
syrup over boiling water to start
the flow of fig juice before placing
over direct heat, cook for one hour
or less as desired. Pack hot and
process Immediately in boiling
water-15 minutes for pints and 20
minutes for quarts.
In case no sugar syrup is avail
avle, figs may be preserved by the
following method: Select dead ripe
figs (but no decayed ones, please
Place in dish drainer or other
large sieve and wash under flow
ing water Allow to drain dry and
crush. Heat gently to boiling over
direct heat, then pack in jars and
process in water bath-quarts sc
minutes, pints 20 minutes"
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-14

Government control of produc-
ton, distribution and price in a
peacetime economy is incompari-
bic with economic and political
freedom. wendell Berge, Dept. of
Justice.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-14

Information and recommendation
for the control of boil weevil. flea
hoppers, boil worms and other in
sects which damage cotton may be
secured from county agricultural
agents or from the Agricultural
Extension Service.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-14
tional Urban League and the
mother Of Claiming H. Tobias
seven, and Joyce, six.

Selected rubber trees, planted in
Central and South America, will,
within IL years, produce from L.
200 to 1900 pounds of crude rubber
per acre.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-14

The German city of Stuttgart was
famous for library collection of
$500 Bibles, printed in approx
mately 100 different languages.