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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28
Mrs. A. E. Grossick
G Celebrates Birthday
OF Her Son, Robert

A lovely party in celebration OF
the second birthday of her son,
Robert vas given by Mrs. A. E.
Grassick Saturday afternoon, pre-
ceding the act date, which fell on
Sunday, Sept. %.
The small guests assembled on
the lawn where a gaily decorated
table held a birthday cake with
the appropriate number of candles
and where hats and horns were
distributed as favors before the
serving of refreshments.
The presence of the baby's
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j..
Grassick added to the pleasure
of the afternoon.
The children present were Les
lie Leavitt, Carol Bebler, Carol
and Janet Lee Sweeney, Judy Nc
Clanahan, Donald Morris, William
Weiiborn, Ronald Guest, Jimmy
Cole, Deborah and Robert Gras-
sick.
The grown-ups attending were
Mesdames w. r. Guest, Jr., Clyde
Leavitt, James Sweeney and
StanleWBebler and Mr.. and Mrs.
F. Hundley.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28
Hurley

Mrs. ]. B. Gibson, Jr., and Mr..
and Mrs. Donald Hamilton mo-
tored to Mobile Friday on a BUSH
ness trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Jones
and daughters visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Gavin Hamilton Sunday.
Mrs. Betty Jones underwent a
tonSilectomy at the Jackson Coun-
ty Hospital last Friday.
Miss Frances Jones spent the
weekend in the home of her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Neal
Parker of Wade.
Mrs. Ina Mcdonald Of New Or
leans is spending several days
with MIR. and Mrs. M. c. Craw-
ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. c. Crawford
had as their Sunday guests Mr..
and Mrs. N. c. Hamilton. ST., Mr..
and Mrs. N. c. Hamilton, Jr, and
Mrs. Mary Goff, all of Mobile.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28
Demand For
Pmpwood viii.
Show Increase

A forecast of the increased de-
nand for pulpwood during the
next few years was contained this
week in a statement covering
plans for expansion in the rayon
and staple fiber industries which,
within five years, is expected to
eclipse even steel in importance.
Present plans call for doubling
the current rayon output by step
ping up manufacture from AGO.
000,0 900 pounds to 100000, 900
pounds annually, according to
Oscar Kohorn, industrial engineer.
responsible for the statement.
Mi. Kohorn, who designed and
installed more than 40 rayon and
staple fiber plants in this coun-
try, also stated that the output
of staple fiber would be increas-
ed from 100000, 900 pounds to a
yearly output of 500,000,000
pOunQS.
aside from plant capacity"
according to Mr.. Kohorn, 1.-The abil-
ity of manufacturers to achieve
these goals depend heavily upon
the supply of wood pulp, the ba-
sic raw material for both rayon
and staple fiber yarns"
Pulpwood is converted from
wood into a pulp stage and thence
into rayon OF fiber in a series of
complex processes, Mr.. Kohorn's
statement pointed out. When
woven into cloth the rayon yarn
takes on the texture of silk, while
cloth woven from staple fiber has
a texture comparable to certain
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28
Terrell Spencer
Receives Doctor of
Philos oph Degree


Dir. Terrell Spencer has received
his Doctor o. Philosophy degree
rom the University of Chicago
according to news reaching his
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Spencer
at her home in Moss Point.
DR.. Spencer has attained a
rank that is a matter for pride
among his friends in Moss Point,
particularly those with whom he
attended school in that city where.
he grew to youne manhood.
After his graduation from the
Moss Point High school DR., Spcn-
Ger received his Master of Arts
Degree from Mississippi South
crn college at IIattiesburg and
his Bachelor of Arts degree from
Peabody College for Teachers at
Nashville, Tenn.
DR.. Spencer, as registrar, now
holds an administrative position
at the University of Houston.
With his family ne makes his
home in Houston.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28

wooden fabrics.
Ravon cord. a wartime product
which has so far been used sole
ly for military purposes, is to be
adapted to synthetic r~ubber-ray-
on cord tires for civilian cars and
trucks. The use of rayon cord in
these new type tires is expected
to give them wearing qualities
that will outlast the cars that
use them.
Plans for doubling the rayon
output, along with other plans
which win quadruple staple fiber
manufacture, are well beyond the
blueprint stage. MI. Kohorn said.
Mills in this region are il ur-
gent need of more top quality
pulpwood now, with which TO
meet present reconversion orders.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28
Wedding of Miss
Ruby Morie Clurk
To John L. SchWdb

From Peoria, Ills comes news
Of the marriage of Miss Ruby
Marie Clark, daughter of MIR. and
Mrs. H. B. Clark, to John L..
Schwab, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Schwab of that city.
The ceremony took place at
9 o'clock mass at st. Cecelia's
church before a flower-deeked
altar.
The bride wore the traditional
white. Her veil was an heirloom
of cluney lace and illusion that
had been imported from Ireland
and which had been worm by her
mother, grandmother and great
grandmother on similar cca
ions.
Paul Vaughan of Gautier serv-
ed as best man.
The bride is the daughter OF
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28
Kiwanis Group
Hears Talk On
Club Detectives

Pascagoula's newly organized
Kiwanis club rounded out its
first month this week moving
gradually into the full swing OF
Kiwanis activities. and members
this week heard a factual talk OF
international methods and policy
by Morris Caves, of Laurel, lieu
tenant-governor of the Southern
Mississippi division.
Reviewing the history of the
district and the International,
Cavers said the club had made
great strides during the past
year, increasing its membership
from 148,728 to 153,195. The goal
of the Southern Mississippi dis
triet for the year, he said, was d
ten percent increase in member
ship, the incorporation of all
clubs; the formation of four new
clubs, and doubling the number
of "key clubs" Most of these
projects are well on the way to-
ward realization, he said.
Mr.. Cavers pointed out that Ri
wants was lone of the two big
service clubs which own their
own charters, so that each mem
Der Gowns" Kiwanis as we'll as
any other. In some organizations
he said, the charters are owned
by the original club founders
who receive a dollar a member
for each new member.
THAT is why many of them
start and fold up, from lack OF
organizational direction, and then
reorganize a few years later"
he said.
The motto of Kiwanis is eve
Build" and its whole purpose is
to serve that motto in the COM
munity life, he added. He advis-
ed the local club to affiliate with
some project, preferably a youth
movement, to hold its member
ship together in the pursuance of
some worthy goal.
Ed Gay, secretary of the South
Mississippi district, was a guest
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28
Revival Continues
All Assembly of God
Church. Pdscogould

The Rev. Harvey L. Smith, pas
tor and the congregation of the
Assembly of God church, COZ
North Pascagoula street, an
nounees the continuation of a re-
vival begun last Sunday night,
under the leadership of Evange-
list ]. R. Harris of Tulsa, Okla.
Those who do rot attend sun
day school elsewhere are urged
to attend at the Assembly of God
church each Sunday morning at
10 o'clock. There is a bus which
comes near your door. For fur
Their information call the pastor
at 693-J.
Revival services begin each
evening promptly at seven-thirty.
from the Gulfport Kiwanis. par
ent group of the local club.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28
PAscAGoU1.A CHRONICLE STAR and MOSS POINT ADVERTISER

the former Miss Lillian Gautier,
sister of Messrs Henry and
Hermes Gautier and former resi-
dent of Psscagoula. Mrs, Schwab
is a graduate Of the Academy OF
Our Lady and studied music at
Marvcr crest college, Davenport, Ia
Mr. Schwab is a graduate of
Spalding Institute. He has just
received his point discharge from
the Marine Corps after four years
of service. Mrs. Henry Gautier
of %Pascagoula attended the we'd
ding in company with her neph-
ew, Mr.. Vaughan.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28
THOSE SWEET HEADLINES

TT Gaines. Ga, APT its a
frosted malt. Ice cream or a box
OF airmail stationery you want.
subscribe to the Southwest Geor-
gian. These are given away free
with each subscription and Edi-
tor-Puhlisher Robert L. S. Bick-
ford says he's almost doubled
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28

Mrs. Susanna Jones is visiting
n tAe home o. her son, Hillilard
Jones, for several days.
Miss Gustava Hamilton has
taken a position as. a teacher in
he Agricola school.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28

circulation since he took over the
weekly a few months ago. The
circulation and business office is
run by Mrs. Bickford, who is
listed on the newspapers mast
head as The Editors Inspira-
ton The ice cream and FROST
ed matted r made right in the
front office"
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28

The shortest railroad in the
United States is the Valley Rail
road, one mile long, at Westline,
Mexican County, Pa.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28

More than 40 fires a day in the
U. S. ire caused by electric irons
that have not been disconnected.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-09-28

from the Gulfport Kiwanis, par
ent group of the local club.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09

To some people a dog is 'just a
dog" but to J. Milton Johnston,
Hotel Wilmington clerk, Dial is
more than dog. 1t is his pet, his
friend and companion on early
morning and early evening strous
through the city.
During the past two years Johns
ton and his three-year-old register
ed Dalmatian have become fanl-
liar sights in downtown Whining
ton as they stop before group OF
youngsters or olders and Dial goes
through his routine.
The dog is well-trained and obeys
either verbal or silent commands
His specially is jumping and on
many occasions follows johnson
who ride horseback through the
countryside jumping fences etc.
with Dial following him on every
Jump. Johnson has raised the dog
from a pup, having owned both the
bitch and the sire of the litter from
which he picked his present com
panion.
A brief history OF the breed takes
the Dalmation back several cen
turtles to little town on the shore!
of what it now Yugo-Slavia. In the
town of Dalmatia, from which the
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09
Well Trained Dalnatian
Catches Attention Here

breed is named, the dog was first
used for show purposes among the
nobility of the district.
In later years the breed was pick
ed up by the English gentry and
the dog taught to coach. In
coaching" the dog follows the
wagon or carriage and trots along
under the back or front axle, ano
well-trained dogs have been taught
to "coach'' under the shaft. The
breed take to horses like the pro
verbal "duck to water.'
Some people call the Dalmatiar
coach dog" The breed is also
known as the carriage dog" the
fire house dog,'' the plum pud
ding dog and the spotted tick. :
The breed, according to owners
| is easy to teach and have a full
knowledge of the meaning of loyal
ty and devotion. They are primar
lily a one-man dog and are friendly
and diplomatic.
Dial, like his ancestral family
from the shores of Dalmatia, il
happy any place he is with his mas
ter. He seems to mind his own bust
ness while on a stroll with his mas
ter. He takes to the Riddles ane
likes to perform for them. He il
typical of why the breed is know
to- dog lovers as the gentleman
from Dalmatia."
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09
Lake Forest School
To Present Operetto

The Lake Forest School will pre-
sent a Christmas operetta, Trouble
in Toyland, on Friday evening at
7:3O o'clock, with the scene pelng
laid in the Doll Room of Santa
Claus Toy shop.
The characters are as following:
Elves: Bruce Harwen, Billy
Averette, Billy Sledge, Donald
Peterson, Gerald Afford, Gilbert
McLemore, James Guy, Freddy
Moreadith, Bobby Coates, Charles
Wilhelm, Kermit Matthews, and
Jerry Taylor.
Trouble: Stanley Wilson.
Aunt Dinah: Barbara Dickens.
Jack in the box: Styron Harris.
Santa Claus: Donald Franklin.
Clown doll:
Soldiers: Jimmie Gleason, cap
tain; Maxwell Efird, Joe Musleh,
Billy Broom, Ira Lee Chelette,
Glenn Merritt, Rondey Groom,
Gene Cateen, Earnest Blackburn,
Wiley Williamson, David Burnette,
Bernard Ehle, Kenneth Billiard.
Chinese Dolls: Virginia Boden-
heiner, Carol Harris, Gloria Helen
Smith, Margaret Gray, Nina
Hooks, and Barbara Horton.
/ Dutch Dolls: Robert Hayes, Bar
bara Ann Murden, Jessie Mae
Hobbs, June Paxton, Betty Will
loughly, Eleanor Walton.
Twin Baby Dolls: Jerry Eley,
and Shelba Newson.
Rubber Dolls: 10 Ann Lennon,
dorothy Hester, Gaynelle Price,
Carolyn Murphee, Gloria Faye
Welsh, Doris Grey.
French Dolls Betty Bordeaux
Barbara Austin, 10 Ann Jordan
Peggy Blackburn, Sally Yopp
Patricia Tickner.
Indian Dolls: Grace Dawkins
Helen Alarda. Mary Frances Moor
ling, Annie Bodenheimer. Verns
Britt, Georgia Ann Hopkins.
This operetta is under the direc
ton of Miss Virginia Lee and Mrs
J. j. Fowler. The public is in
vited to attend and a small admis
sion will be charged.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09
MRS. NELLIE JANE
STRICKLAND

WHITEVILLE, Dec. 8-Mrs
Nellie Jane Strickland, age II,
died in her home in the Cherry
Grove section near Cerro Gordo
today, following a short illness.
She was the widow of Carry Strick
land.
She is survived by two daugh.
tiers, Mrs. jamie Edwards and
Mrs. Lucy Strickland, a son s.. L.
Coleman, and brother, Jackson
Hammonds and IL grandchildren
and IL great grandchildren, all Of
Cerro Gordo.
Funeral services will be held al
Cherry Grove Baptist church, to
day at 2::3O p. m. The Rev. L. L
Todd, of Blandenboro, assisted BY
the Rev. W.. M. Strickland of Tabor
City, will officiate. 1nterment viii
be in the church cemetery.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09
NAL FLIGHT WILL
BRING GREETINGS

Mcdonald Bryan, director OF
public information for National
Air Lines, will bring letters OF
greetings from mayors of Miami,
Tampa, Jacksonville, New Orleans
and New York city, and from G.
T. Baker, NAL. president, to
Mayor w. Ronald Lane, according
to an announcement yesterday by
Addison Hewlett, chairman OF the
board of county commissioners.
Hewlett is chairman of the local
NAL. Inaugural flight reception
committee.
Bryan will arrive at Bluethentaal
airport at 1853 p. m. December Is,
on the initial north-south flight
along the new route from Florida.
The service will connect Whining
ton with Florida, and New York
states and connect with other ser.
vice to all points in the country.
Other National Air Lines person.
ahties will also be aboard the huge
Lockheed Lodestar.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09
KRAMER OTHERS
ORDERED TO n,

- HEREFORD, Germany \.
P|Jos $. Kramer, The lee L
Belsen," Blonde lrma ''G c, 0saa D.
nine other Nazi horror c caest al
eialists today were or ramp sse,
Field Marshal MontgomeSSsz' ea y
on the gallows. The Bri+iyS, % d.
manoer rejected all appeal ,,a { Ion'
Belsen gang. 'e'S Of d.
In a small town in ~.
zone, the name of which hue e.. S'ita
secret, a gallows ALREADY S ID. sss
ing built for the eigbt W. vas D.
ish military court Nov. ~ II '''aa,
While no date for the s,,,..
was announced, it was a a..
they would take place '% s..
Christmas. A professjonss, y S'tas
executioneer, Pierrepont r 1s'p'a
brought from England for tb @,. n y
1t was understood he would ~ =. ,'. y,
Tor the first hansmg-prssSS',ss,.
kramer-and a lesser aro rvy's !.
each of the 10 others. ''l' ''
In all, the court had Convict, j.,
of1lclals of the concertr rs
camps at Belsen and Oswiac;sa.'
responsibility in killing and t ,n,..s
ing thousands of helpless g; y.,s'
OF Nazi persecution. Prison ', al.
fences varying from life n NJ I.
year were meted out to 10 '"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09
Jap Sub Captain VIII
Testify In McVay Co..

WASHINGTON, Dec. g. W.D -
Cmdr. Ike Hashimoto, japanese
submarine captain who boosted he
sunk the U. S. Indianapolis, will
testify at the court martial trial
of Captain Charles B. McVay, III,
the Navy announced today.
The Navy is flying Hashimotc
from Japan to testify against Nc
Vay. Indianapolis captain who is
charged with incompetence anc
neglect of duty. The cruiser sank
in the Philippines sea last July 81
with the loss Of $50 officers anc
men.
Hashimoto left Tokyo yeslerd"v
by Naval transport plane and i:
expected to arrive in Washington
Monday or Tuesday.
The judge advocate OF the cour
martial called the Jap submarine
commander to strengthen the Navy
contention that the Indianapolis
was torpedoed. McVay is charged
with failing to zig gag the varsity
in waters known to be invested
with enemy submarines.
The court martial was in re
cess until Tuesday awaiting arriva
of Hashimoto and 20 survivors O
the Indianapolis summoned as wit
nesses.
Meanwhile, new unofficial
journal for service personnel, thu
Army and Navy bulletin, charged
that the Navy was blaming McVa.
for heavy casualties in the loss o
the. indianapolis when it was no
his fault.
1.-THE relatives of the India
napolis victims will demand t.
know why the high command dis
patched the ship into known en-
envy submarine waters without ;
suitable escort and then allowed
that ship to disappear without trace
for the better part of a week." tn
Army and Navy bulletin said in it
current issue.
l Survivors of the Indianapolis dis
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09
AAA Challenges Truman
Statement On Safety

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8-WH-The
American Automobile Association
tonight challenged President Tru-
mans suggestion that the Federal
Government is going to have to
take a hand in regulating automo-
bile drivers to enforce highway
safety.
1--WE want full cooperation from
the Federal Government in safety
programs, but this is matter that
can best be handled by the states, "
a spokesman for the AAA said.
''The association W u d be
strongly opposed to any legislation
that would bring the Federal Gov
eminent into this field
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09
Yugoslauia Supports
Demands By Russians

LONDON, Dee. 8.-WD-Yugo-
slavia spoke up strongly today in
support of Russian demands for a
voice in the settlement OF all Unit
ed Nations trusteeships, including
the Pacific islands which the Unit
ed States has claimed as essential
to its security.
The Yugoslav delegates chal-
lenged the American stand in a
trusteeship committee meeting of
the UNO Preparatory commission
on the grounds that all the Big
Five powers were concerned with
the postwar control of mandates
and trustee territories through
out the world.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09
1874 More War Plants
Are Declared Surplus

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.-W.D-
The War department tonight de-
clared surplus 1874 additional gov
ernment-owned war plants valued
at $1,781, 000,0 600.
This brought to more than 70
per cent the number of government
owned plants the army has releas-
ed for sale, lease or other disposal.
Previously 252 plants valued at
81, 484, 352, 1877 were listed as soon
to be available for disposal. To-
nights list is in addition to these
plants;
Some Of the 1874 plants listed
tonight already have been dispos-
ed of, the War department said.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09
Clio TO SUPPORT
ERWIN STRIKERS

DURHAM, Dec. 8-lRASome Isl
delegates Of the 30 CLIO textile
local unions in the Durham area,
in special session in Durham TO-
day. voted to throw "full financial
support" and if necessary take
more positive and direct action
to reinforce the Erwin strikers in
their fight against stretch-outs and
wage-cuts. Stable financial con-
tributions were pledged to support
the Erwin workers, in their resls-
lance of the Erwin company. &C
cused of Pleading the fight to keep
textile wages down."
1--WE recognize the Erwin COM
pany's position as a deliberately
planned move within the 23-mlll
group which was awarded wage
increases under the War Labor
Board directives Of Feb. 20, 1945 to
zee to it that textile wages remain
ut their same substandard level"
said H. D. Lisk, assistant state
TWUA director, speaking for the
group. This is being done prina-
rily by the company through
spending thousands Of dollars on
the employment Of so-called pro-
duction engineers with tn e r
pseudo-incentive systemss at the
same time telling their workers
they are too poor to increase wages
by single penny.
1.-THE Erwin company admits that
It is leading this drive by agreeing
with the union on the one hand In
many specific instances, and yet
declaring that 1t doesn't wish to
establish precedent for the indus
try. Those companies that have
bargained in good faith with the
Textile Workers union on the WLB
increase and peg point rates have
been numerically bounded by
those reactionary employers who
are unwilling to reduce their exor-
bitant profits by granting even
small increases.
'In the face Of government
acknowledgements Of 33-per cent
increase in the cost of living, with
acknowledgment on all sides of the
need for an upward revision OF
wages, the Erwin company leads
the fight to keep textile wages
down.
Our union leaders in the Dur
ham district recognize this, and
will take whatever action is deem
ed necessary to win this fight"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09
Obituaries
MRS. T. M. SOLOMON

A breif funeral service for Mrs.
Theodore M. Solomon, killed Fri
day evening when struck by an
automobile at Carolina boulevard
and Central avenue, will be con-
Quoted in the Sunset Park Baptist
church this morning at $3.50 o'clock.
Regular services will be conducted
later in the afternoon from the
Aberdeen Methodist church, with
burial following in the family plot
at Aberdeen.
Pallbearers for services at Sum
set Park tomorrow will be N. w,
Neblett, Carl Price, P. O. Dulin,
Fred Baucom, A. c. Hitchcock
and Henry carp. Honorary pail
bearers will be the Mems class OF
the Sunset Park Baptist church.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09

II compression in your automo-
bile engine is normal and the
plugs are capable of good spark,
combustion should begin the in
slant you step on the starter. If
there is any delay, starter is either
turning motor over too slow, there
may not be enough fuel in car
buretor bowl, plugs may be sooted,
there may be moisture on ignition
parts, or breaker points may be
dirty.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09
Williston A Capella
Choir Offers Program
In School Next Sunday

The Willistop High school A
Capella choir, under the direction
of James Thompson, Jr., will offer
its second annual Christmas recital
in the school auditorium next Sun
day afternoon 4:3o o'clock. The
choir is composed of 100 voices.
A feature of the program will be
the rendition of the "Hallelujah
Chorus" from Handels messiah
by the entire group.
Included on the program will be
"Cantique de Noel" sung by Ruth
Walker, assisted by the group;
Carol of the Bells" by Leontovich-
Wilhousky and "A Very Merry
Christmas. Special numbers will
be rendered by the Girls octette
and a mixed quartet.
Uniforms for soldiers first ap.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-09
CHARLES LEFTWICH

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. s.-RH
Charles Leftwich, 60, vice-presi-
dent and director of the Standard
Fruit and Steamship Co., died to-
day following two-month illness.
He had held his post since 1924.
|Leftwich, a New Orleans native,
earlier was secretary and treasur-
er of Vacarro Brothers and Co..
from which the Standard Fruit
Co. was organized.