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Detroit evening times., 1945-09-23
By Damon Runyon
Novelist and Short Story Writer

Novelist and Short Story Writer
A ONCE noticed that Hirsch Jacobs
was wearing necktie that struck
me as pretty much on the Seedy
side for the champion trainer of race
horses, in point of number of races
won, of the United States. Hirsch
has been saddling over 100 winners
per year for the past dozen years.
The necktie was really a most de-
pressing object. 1t was crumpled and
frayed and stained in a manner that
suggested it was a veteran of many
a hasty meal. / saw this tie around
lIirsch's neck day in and day out
during a Miami winter meeting and it
became such an eyeSore to me that
finally sent him $3.50 tie
But the following day he was still
wearing that beaten up old-timer and
noting my reproachful glance at il,
lirsch blushed and confessed that
when he is on a winning streak he
never changes the tie he is wearing
at the time the streak begins until
IL is over and he was then on one of
the longest streaks.
When Johnny Dundee, called The
Scotch-Wop," was one of the greatest
ring gladiators, pound for pound, in
the world, he used TO chew a wooden
match between rounds.
What's his idea in gnawing on
match?" ] asked Scotty Montieth,
then Dundee's manager.
He thinks it's lucky" Scotty said.
"He has been doing il for years May
be IL is lucky, at that. / got him to
compromise on a toothpick tonight
and ne lost the decision"
Tyrus Raymond Cobb, who was
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-23

gambler who was about as big as
they come until he was piStoled in
New York hotel 10 die in Poly
clinic Hospital, had numerous super.
sttlonS that were we'll known 10 his
lntlmates. BY the way, ! think that
particular hotel is one of many
big New York hotels that recognize
popular superstition by not having
floor numbered 13
IL Rothstein had to return 10
room for something he had forgot
ten he would sit down in a chair
cross the forefinger of each hand
count nine and make a wish / am
told this is very old superstition Of
childhood. Some authorities say YOU
are supposed 10 eXpectorate on the
floor after making the wish, but
Rothstein omitted this ceremony, per
haps in the interest of tidlness.
Rothstein was also supcrstitious
about walking under a ladder another
old one One night in a spirit OF bra.
vado, TO impress some onlookers in
front of Lindys with his lack Of
superstition, he walked under a lad.
der that a workman had placed
against the Rivnl Theatre marquee
TO fix a light.
A few hours later when the on
lockers and also the ladder vcIr
gone, Rothstcin hunted up the WORK.
man and had him put up the ladder
again SO he could walk under il from
the opposite direction 10 eliminate
any possibility OF a curse But that
time the ladder fell down iHst miss
ing the gamblers head and clipping
his pet corn. He was real hot about
the matter.
One story l have never believe -
is that the oncc-dreadcd gangsterN'
Lcpke, on his way 10 the death cham.
ber at Sing Sing observed a crack in
the floor in his path TO his finish.
leaped lightly over the crack, and
pointing TO it remarked to one of his
attendants:
bad luck to step on a crack"
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-23

he greatest
baseball player !
ever saw, used to ad-
vance 10 the plate for his turn
at bat swinging three bats. two of
which he would toss away.
l always thought the third bat was
affectation. ! knew that swinging
two bats, which was practiced by
nearly all bali players, was to Tighten
The weight of one, but / claimed the
third bat was just putting it on.
which was also the opinion of many
ball players. Then ! learned that the
third bat was for luck-that it was a
superstition with Cobb.
/ suppose il is only natural that
sport, which stresses luck, should pro.
duce the most superstition, some OF
il quite bizarre, but the great come.
dian Jack Pearl gives the stage high
average just on his superstitions
alone. His fear of the standard stage
superstition, whistling in the dressing
rooms, would be about the mildest of
Jacks phobas, | would say.
If you bump into Jack in the
street he will pursue you for blocks
10 tweak the lobe of your left ear
to remove any
Abe Lyman spell tn a h G
Strictly a One bump may have
Door Man. cast over him.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-23

''''g t'4AA hdpptl
AOc Lyman, the orchestra
leader, must leave a room by the
same door he enters, though there
may be number Of other and much
more convenient doors. He departed
from his rule just once that l know of.
i was tipped off that d guy who
don Ike me was waiting at the door
/ came in 10 slug me as / went out"
Abe said. He knew about my super.
stltlon. | hope my switching doors
don't JinN nc somehow"
| do not believe women in gen
eral are as supcrstitious as men ex-
cept perhaps Whel it comes TO so.
called 'fortunc-tellers," but Sophie.
Tucker, one Of the greatest singing
artists OF this or any other gcner-
alton of show business, will not open
an engagement without a spray OF
orchids on her dress
Big gamblers always scott at the
idea OF superstition They think il is
a weakness TO admit 10 it in any form.
But Arnold Rothstcin, a New York
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-23

For Sophie Tucker, n
Spray of Orchids on
Opening Night, or the
Shows a Flop; Ty
Cobb Always Swung
Three Bats for Luck.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-23

Abe Lyman
Strictly n One
Door Man.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
SONS OF DIVORCED
 ACTOR NOT TO BE
 ,aACT0RS IS DECREE

LOS ANGELES, July 21. = Ken Murray. stage, screen and radio actor and producer and master of ceremonies of a Hollywood stage review, made 1t clear today that his two young sons are not to become actors.
 In a property settlement attach ed to a divorce suit filed in Su- perior Court by his wife, Cleatus Caldwell, Murray stipulated that as long as he provided for the children, she would not require or permit" them to be employed for money. This included, the stipula- ton said, employment as actors in motion pictures or lin any other fields of commercial entertain ment"
 His wife, whom he married in 1941 a month after she graduated from high school, charged him with extreme cruelty. Murray, named in the suit as Kenneth A. Doncourt, agreed to pay $500 monthly for support of the children plus $650 monthly alimony until Jan. 1, 1856. q
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
PREMIER 500NG
 HAS HIS VIEWS ON WARS LENGTH

CHUNGKING, July 21.-Premier T. V. Soong, who returned to Chungking recently from a visit to Moscow, declared today that the war with Japan would end this year or early in 1946.
 Soong, addressing the Peoples Political Council, also declared that the Chinese Government would be reorganized immediately with a view to creating the strongest pos sible machinery for postwar. re- construction.
 He said that while in the United States-where he attended the San Francisco Conference before going to Moscow-he had concluded ar- engagements for building up China S industry and fostering the coun- try's economic development.
 Soong said nothing positive had been decided by his visit to Mos COW, during which he had several meetings with Premier Stalin. He indicated, however. that negotia- tions initiated there were continu- ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT" AT
 10TH CENTURY

Over 35,000,000 radio listeners can not be wrong, and when 20th Gen.
 tury-For decided to transfer to the screen the favorite air show of millions-Phil Bakers Take It Or
 Leave It., opening Sunday at the 20th Century, the popular radio
 show became, through the magic of the movie makers, one of the biggest surprise pictures of the year.
 Here is a picture destined to start a new cycle in musical entertain ment, for it's originality. musical nov city, and warmly human love story
 will satisfy every screen entertain
 ment, for it's originality, musical nov
 tion picture fans.
 To disclose the plot of Take It Or Leave It" would dull the edge of its l"surprise" elements, but it is no be- trayal of confidence to reveal that the picture becomes musical caval- cade rivalling the biggest musicals
 that Hollywood has ever produced. Holding this lavish entertainment together with romantic suspense, is
 a grand love story. The featured
 cast includes Phil Silvers, Edward
 Ryan and Marjorie Massow. Stanley
 Prager is featured in a top comedy
 role that puts the spotlight on him as a comedian of no little talent. Excitement runs high in the film
 when Eddie Ryan, in the role of a sailor and hopeful contestant in the
 quiz program sequence, tries for a
 $64-question and stands breathlessly
 between the mike and the pot of gold at the questions end.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
Fl BANK LOANS
 GET BIG B0051

WASHINGTON, July 21. = The Senate ompleted Congressional approval today of legislation boost- ing the lending authority of the Export-Import Bank by $2,800, ,000,- 900.
 By an unanimous voice vote. the Senate sent to President Truman measure increasing the banks loan limit from $7OO,OOO,0OO to $3,- 5O0, 100000.
 This rounds out an adminiStra- tion monetary program which in- cluded authority, approved by the chamber yesterday, for American participation in a $9,l00,000,000 in- ternational bank for reconstruction and development and an $8,800,- 100000 fund to support world cur rencies.
 The increase in Export Import funds will provide loans to finance American shipments of goods te war-devastated Europe. Leo Crow ley. Foreign Economic Admins trator, said about $1,OO0, ,000, ,00( would be earmarked for Russia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
HUGE PROJECT IN COLUMBIA BASIN
 IS UP TO VOTERS

GRAND COULEE, Wash, July 21.-The fate of an irrigation pro- ject which would transform mil- lion-acre sea of sand, sagebruSh and scattered wheat fields into a rich green farmland hangs today on the ayes and nays of some $500 Columbia River Basin landowners.
 The owners-only 700 of them live op the ground whicn the pro- jects' boosters gay coul. suprcrt 350,OOo people-go to polling places dotting the basins vastness from l to D. m.s
 The ballots call for a decision on whether the owners should enter into contracts with the Govern ment to pay their share of the es- timated $280,0OO,000 needed to com- plete the project. Sale of power generated at Grand Coulee Dam, which also impounds the water to be used for irrigation, is expected to pay about three-fourths of the cost.
 The job of carrying water to the thirsty basin would necessitate the building of nearly 800 miles of main canals and laterals and $500 miles of smaller canals; construc- tion of four huge dams, one of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
GAMBLING PAYS
 NEVADA STATE

CARSON CITY, Nev., July 21.- Collections from Nevada's $16,000.- 900 gambling business under the new one per cent tax on gambling house operators totals $39,215, Rob- bins Cahill, chief statistician of the Tax Commission, said today.
 The collections represent quar- terly license fee payments of ap- proximately 500 of the states 700 gambling club operators. The state is assured of at least $160,0O0 rev. enue annually from the one per cent tax on gross business of gamb- ling houses, Cahill said.
 The state, counties and cities in 1914 collected $S0O,O00 in taxes on gambling games. With the gross revenue tax the states total from gambling will approach $l,000, ,00O i annually.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
'GYp5Y WILDCAT
 IN TE(HNIC0L0R
 COMING, CAPITOL

A picture that promises to be alive with color, romance and ad- venture is due to arrive Sunday at the Capitol. It is Universars Gypsy Wildcat" produced by George Wag- gner, filmed in Technicolor, and starring Maria Montez in the title role, Jon Hall and Peter Coe.
 According to all reports, Gypsy Wildcat" represents for the tenn pestuous Maria Montez departure frcm the type of characterization she interpreted in such films as White Savage Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" and Cobra Woman. The role is one of the most seductive she has ever portrayed, in spite of the fact that the fiery Latin star wears more clothes in Gypsy Wild cat than she has worn in all her previous pictures put together.
 Jon Hall will be seen as the dash ing soldier of fortune who wins her away from her gypsy sweetheart, played by the young Jugoslavian Peter Coe. who attracted to much attention with his work in Walter Wanger's "Gung Ho!"
 Appearing in support of the three stars are Nigel Bruce as a conniving, amusing official, role decidedly diff ferent from his Doctor Watson in
 
 the Sherlock Holmes pictures; Leo Carrillo as chief of the gypsy band; Gale Sondergaard as a gypsy for tune teller; Douglass Dumbrille as a villainous baron; and Curt Bois as a gypsy comic.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
5UEz CANAL TOLLS
 CANNOT BE WAIVED
 ON U. ;. SHIPPING

LONDON, July 21. = A British Foreign Office spokesman declared today that it "is not within our power" to waive Suez Canal tolls on American ships carrying sol diers and equipment to the Pacific war theatre.
 The commentator at press con- ference said it was perfectly true that Britain does not pay similar fee for passage of her troops through the Panama Canal.
 The Panama Canal, however, he said, is entirely American-owned while the Suez Canal is owned by corporation organized under French law, with several nations as shareholders, including Italy and Egypt. Britain owns A per cent.
 Responding to questions, the For eign Office spokesman said that Britain also paid tolls on all it's shipping passing through the Suez Camel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
Over Half of Berlin Homes Are. in Ruins

BERLIN, 5uiy 21.--The Berliner Zeitung estimates that more thar half of this city's 1,500,000 homes were destroyed during the war and that l6 years will be required tc haul away the rubble if 10 trains of 50 cars each depart daily.
 Among the zeitung's other obser- vations were these:
 At the pre-war construction rate it will take 20 years to replace all the destroyed homes and the cost will be about two billion dollars using the pre-war valuation of the German mark as equal to 40 cents
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
NO PASS

FORT SHERIDAN, Ill.-A soldier not identified by the Public Rela. tionS office, went to T/Sgt. Russell Asche, who issues passes at the sep aration center, and said:
 T just talked with my mother and I've got to have a furlough ol a pass"
 Mother sick?" asked ASche.
 No, but she told me that Queeny my bird dog, is going to have pups She's never had a litter without me-
 He didn't get pass
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
Pay Increase Causes 5tenogs Unhappiness

DENVER, July 21.-Stenograph- CTS working for the State of Col orado are unhappy about the pay raise voted them by the legisla- ture.
 The increase of 25 cents month put the stenogs in higher income bracket
 Cost of the raise to stenograph- CTS with one department: $9.60 a year, or 80 cents month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
H. D. Clark, Pioneer
 Of 5kagway, passes

SKAGWAY, Alaska, July 21.-H. D. Clark, 81-year-old pioneer Skag- way Valley rancher, passed away yesterday at a hospital. He is sur vived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Dewar, of Skagway, and Mrs. John McLaren in Victoria.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
7sIf aEE N IF 17s n. 2 '

them 15,O00 feet long; the, boring of four tunnels aggregating four and a half miles in length; the laying of approximately 2,500,000 cubic yards of concrete-enough to build 800 miles of standard high way.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
wHITEHORsE WOMEN HERE

Alma Forrest and Rita Brandry of Whitehorse, are guests at thu Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
MR., MRS. EWING HERE

MT. and Mrs. George Ewing, of Excursion Inlet, have arrived in Juneau and are guests at the Cas- tineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
DAVIS IN TOWN

c. w. Davis, who is connected with the Standard Oil Company, from Seattle, is a guest at the Baranof Hotel,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
LIBBY MEN HERE

O. c. Ziebell and John M. Walker, Libby McNeill and Libby represen- tatives from Chicago, are guests at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21

VAN ERNUM IN TOWN E. L. Van Ernum, of Sitka, is a guest at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-21
RENsIs HERE

N. H. Rensis. Pepsi Cola Com pany representative from Long Is- land, New Jersey, is guest at the Baranof Hotel.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-12-20

gram, "The Light Of Men" viii be
held at Emmanuel's church on Thurs
day evening at $50. All characters
be on hand and also the choir ana
members of Youth Fellowship. Choir
members bring flashlights. We must
have full cooperation in this to be
successful. Those desiring transpor-
tation meet at the church by 8:15 p.
m. sharp.
The choir of the church meets for
rehearsal on Friday evening of this
week at 7:30.
The Christmas program will be Civ
en- on Monday evening, Dec. oath at
1880. Main features are the program
by Sunday School down stairs follow
ed by the Pageant, "The Light of
Men" sponsored by the Youth Fellow
ship of our churches. Special offer
ing will be received for the Fort
Wayne Children's Home. All mem
bers and friends are cordially invited
to worship with US on Christmas eve.
Members of Gertrude Hoy Circle
are reminded to get their White Gifts
to LaDonna Derringer.
Catechism instruction Saturday at
9:30.
''The true spirit of Christmas CEN
ters about the Church"
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EVANGELICAL & REFORMED
CHURCHES

V. c. 0ppermann, Minister
Emmanuel's
$3.50 a. m. Morning worship
10:30 a. m. Church school
1880 p. m. Christmas program.
We hope that all our people will be-
gin the Christmas season by attending
the services of the church.
The choir of the church meets or
Thursday evening at 500 o'clock for
rehearsal.
Following the choir, rehearsal will
be held for the Candlelight service;
all characters and members of the
choir are asked to be present. Choir
members are asked to bring flash
lights.
The meeting of the Girls Guild has
been postponed from Thursday even
ing until Dec. 27. All members kind
ly notice.
Catechism instruction Saturday at
$3.50 a. m.
The Christmas program will be
given on Sunday evening beginning
at 7:30 o'clock. Nam events are the
program bv the Primary, Juniors and
Intermediates which is to be followed
by pageant sponsored by the Youth
Fellowship of our churches; "The
Light of Men," Special offering will
be received for the Fort Wayne
Children's Home. Service begins AT
7:30 p. m. Plan to attend.
st. Johns
9:30 a. m Church School.
10:45 a. m. Morning. Worship
We ask our people to begin the
Christmas season by attending the
church and receive Communion.
Edith Lahr Missionary circle meets
at the church on Thursday evening of
this week at 7:30 for their Christmas
meeting. Members are asked to
bring their husbands or friend. In
stallation of officers will be held. Good
time planned for all who attend.
Rehearsal for the Christmas pro-
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Mt. Cory

Findlay and Bluffton fire depart.
ments ut o p. m. Sunday fought q
threatening fire in the two story Hor-
ace Shaw brick and frame store biuld-
ing IN Rawson. In spite of the frozen
IRE hydrants and freezing tempera-
lures brought the flames under con-
troll. Sam Garlinger's shoe repair
shop was damaged to some extent in
the building to the north of the Shaw
block which is located on the west side
of Main street at the first alley south
of the Nickel Plate railroad crossing.
The fire did not get into the Longs
restaurant in the other adjoining
building owned by John Tracey, or the
barber shop operated by James HUI
gus. Loss was estimated at between
$4,000 and $4,000. Origin of the
blaze has not been ascertained. II
was Rawson's worst fire in years.
Pvt. Willis King has been discharg-
ed from the Army and is home with
his family.
Mrs. C. E. Boobering and Mrs.
Harold Boobering spent one day last
week in Lima.
Ruth Ghaster and Chester Huber
took supper at Longs restaurant in
Rawson, Saturday evening.
Pvt. Richard Meyer has been dis
charged from the Army. His parents
are Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Meyer west
of Mt. Cory.
Willard Kramer was a Sunday din
ner guest of Clara Bauman and fam
lily in Findlay.
Lehr Green's garage has been kept
busy starting cars since the cold wave
over this area.
Ruth Ghaster was Monday dinner
guest of Mrs. Gale Griffith and son
Michael.
Mrs. Nettie Pitzene returned home
after spending the week end in Lima.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Williamson
have returned home after two weeks
trip to Florida.
Willard Kramer and Mr.. and Mrs.
Don Kramer and John Kramer were
recent dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ollie Nonnamaker near Bluffton.
Mrs. Willis Welty spent the week
end in Florida visiting her sister.
John Tracey is redecorating the in
terror of his restaurant in Rawson.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-12-20

MISSIONARY CHURCH
Rev. Robert r. Welch, Pastor.
Wednesday
1880 Prayer meeting
Thursday
2:30 p. m. Women's Prayer meeting
in the home of Mrs. Ed Lugibill.
Sunday
9:30 Sunday school
1890 Morning worship
1880 p. m. Christmas program given
by the Sunday School.
Everyone is welcome.
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FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

y. n. Neeus Minister
Thursday
6:S0 p. m. Kings Guards Mystery
banquet.
Sunday
$3.50 a. m. Church School.
10:30 a. m. Morning worship.
Christmas music by Girls Choir.
Sermon topic-"The Christmas Mes
sage"
11:30 a. m, Meeting of the Official
Board.
6:30 p. m.-Youth Fellowship even
ing meeting.
7:30 p. m. Christmas program by
Children's Division of the Church
School.
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1890 a. m. The General Chorus
will render a Christmas program.
$50 p. m. Radio Broadcast from
WIN, Findlay, Ohio
7:30 p. m. Christian Endeavorers.
S:15 p. m. Preaching service.
Monday
7:30 p. m. Children's Christmas pro-
gram and presentation of White Gifts.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Day
1000 a. m. Worship service.
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

IhhlSI1AN SOlENlE SOIIEI1
Sunday services at 1890 a. m.
Subject: Is the Universe, Including
Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?
Testimonial meeting at 7:30 We'd
nesday evening.
The reading room at the church
is open every Wednesday from 200
to 400 p. m. The public is invited
to all services and to visit the read
ing room.
This society is a branch of the
Mother Church, the First Church of
Christ Scientist. Boston, Mass.
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Notice

The undersigned will receive seal
ed bids for the purchase of their
completely furnished six-room home
at 422 N. Main St., Bluffton, Ohio.
Bids will be accepted until December
p at p. m. No bids considered
for less than $4,000. House open for
inspection.
Harriet & Wayne Lugibihl
422 N. Main St., Bluffton.
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Where Servicemen Are

Charles Phillip Main Sic
Div. /, 962-61-94
U. S. S. General John Pope
co Fleet Post Office
San Francisco, Calf.
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DEFENSELESS MENNONITE
CHURCH

Stanley /. Rupp, Pastor
Thursday
7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Kinsinger.
Sunday
9:30 a. m. Sunday School.
1890 a. m. Morning worship.
1880 p. m. Christmas program.
Everone welcome.
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THE BLUFFTON EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH

w. L. Harmony, Pastor
Sunday school 900 a. m. Harold
Beals, Supt.
Worship service, 7:30 p. m. Ser
mon theme: "The Word Was Made
Flesh"
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EBENEZER MENNONITE
]. j. Esau, Supply Pastor

Thursday
500 p m. Bible study and prayer
meeting.
500 p. m. Choir rehearsal
Saturday
1880 p. m. Children's practice for
Christmas program.
Sunday
$3.50 a. m. Sunday School.