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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21

Robert E. Tuttle, district super
visor for the Alcohol Tax Unit re-
ports that 81 illicit stills were seized
in Maryland during the first eleven
months of this fiscal year, as COM
pared with sc seizures for the cor
responding period of the last fiscal
year. The quantity of mash con-
ficated this fiscal year was 1925
gallons against 1879 gallons for
the corresponding period a year ago.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
BAN ON PRINTING
EQUIPMENT LIFTED

An order controlling production
and delivery of printing trades
machinery has been revoked by
the War Production Board and it
is now possible for printers to ac-
cept delivery and manufacturers
to make delivery of printing equip
ment without first obtaining WPB
approval
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21

Convicted in Baltimore on charges
of obtaining prescriptions for mar
cotics under false pretenses, Mrs.
Juanita Joyner, Mrs. Frances l..
Ward and Frank Sheatam, all of that
city, were sentenced to prison terms
ranging from IS months to three
years.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
Swimming Lessons

Swimming Lessons
Myron-My daughter was in an
awful fix yesterday.
Byron-How's that?
Myron-She had to rescue her
boy friend from drowning while he
was teaching her to swim.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21

estimated at $4Os1S,OOO, including
food retail sales of $9,274,OOO, gen
eral merchandise sales of $5,729,-
900, lumber building -hardware sales
of $1,100,O00, and drug sales of ST.
$4,000 Wholesale sales were esti-
mated at 1865, 900.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
Wrong Wording

Mrs. Smith-How on earth did
Mrs. Jones get that black eye?
Mrs. Brown-Well, her husband
came out of prison on his birthday.
Mrs. Smith, don't see how that
could result in black eye.
Mrs. Brown-No? Well, she wish
ed him many happy returnsl
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21

FRED: sis it true, Judge, that war can't
be won without the use of war alcohol. =.
the kind the beverage distillers have been
producing for the government for over
two years?"
OLD JUDGE: "That's right, Fred 1t is a
basic ingredient in the smokeless powder
used in virtually every frearm from pistol
to 16-inch gun. And, in addition, it plays
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
Geography tumble

Typography tumble
The English boy, a refugee in
America, was Dragging about the
London weather. There's no
doubt" he said proudly, that Lon
don is the foggiest place in the
world.
"Oh, no." said the American boy,
Give been to place much foggier
than London"
Where was it,"
II don't know where it was" re-
piled the American. 'It was so fog
gy couldn't tell where it was!
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
what's In a Name?

What's In Name?
Myron-Do you know chap in
Brookville with one leg named
Simpson?
Byron-Well, now, I'm not quite
sure. What's the name of his other
leg?
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21

The body of 6-year-old John j.
Conner, Baltimore, missing from his
home four days, was found under
four feet of sand in a sandpit of a
paving company in that city. The
boy is believed to have been play
ing in the pit and was trapped Wy
sliding sand.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
Strenuous Eating

Strenuous Eating
First Schoolboy-My granfather
is stepping out tonight. He's having
dinner at the Steak House with the
upper set!
Second Ditto-The steak may be
tough-he'd better take his lower
set, too!
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
Visitors Day

Visitors Day
Nice Old Lady Visiting PRISON.
And you, my good man, was it your
love of drink that brought you
here?
Prisoner-Goodness, no, ma'am;
you can't get anything here?
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21

Dumb-I'm afraid you're crazy.
Dora-Well, are you all right?
Dumb-Why, certainly.
Dora-Then I'm glad I'm crazy
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
School Daze

SCHOOL UaAe
Teacher-Now we will review our
lessons on weights and measures.
Tell me, Jasper, what does milk
come in?
Jasper-In pints.
Teacher-And what else?
Jasper-Oh, know; in squirts!
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
Funny Stuff?
Moo Fun

Moo Fun
City Boy-Say, what's heifer: is
it hog or sheep?
Farm Boy (refectively)-Well, to
be frank with you, buddy, l don't
know much about poultry.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21

How Do You Do 1t?
Boy-Do you enjoy Kipling?
Girl-Well, / don't want to ap-
pear ignorant but 1 don't know.
How do you kiple?
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21

Indications that Hagerstown is
in many respects Maryland's sec
ond city are given in a survey of
buying power by Sales Manage
ment magazine, which shows the
city to be second in Maryland only
to Baltimore in retail and whole
sale sales during 1914.
Retail sales there last year were
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
Long Prayer

Long Prayer
Mrs.-Fve invited the Smiths to
supper at seven, but I think I should
give them a half-hour grace.
Mr.-Well, I'm in favor of reli-
gion, too, but don't you think that's
OVERRIDING it?
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
Inst Once

Just Once
Housewife-Have you ever been
offered work?
Tramp-Jus' once, ma'am. Out
side of that I've met with nothing
but kindness.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
AgeIess

AgeIess
Jones-And that's a portrait of
my great-grandfather.
Smith-Why, he doesn't look any
older than you'll
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
Charity Begins

Charity Begins
Old Lady-Here's a nickel, my
good man. Tell me, how did you
become so destitute?
Beggar-Because, ma'am, 1 was
like you, always giving away vast
sums to the poor and needy.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
Very Helpful

Maisie-My girl friend and 1
agreed it would be helpful for us
each to tell the other all our faults.
Daisy-How did it work out?
Maisie-We haven't spoken since.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21

The Appalachian Apple Service,
Inc, meeting in Hagerstown, recon-
mended to the government an in
crease in price of apples purchased
by professors or Gamers insuring
them sufficient fruit for government
needs.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
Not Her Fault

INOL HtI fault
Mae-She can't keep anything I'M
der her hat.
Kay-No wonder. Look at the size
of it.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21

Beautiful but dumb-hats strawberries! Take away
glorious coorng and what have you? Nothing much dull
undressing Jumps, incapable of self support
Strawberries demand
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21

Shipments of fruits, vegetables
and cut flowers have been prohibit
ed from four Maryland counties -
Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset and
Dorchester - because of heavy in
festation of Japanese beetles.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21

a more human role. The medical supplies
which our military doctors use to alleviate
pain, combat infection, save lives are pre-
pared with war-alcohol"
FRED: "No wonder, then, more and more
people are recognizing the great contribu-
ton our beverage distillers have made to
the winning of the war with their double
duty product"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21
Items of Interest
From Entire State

More than 500 students in the
undergraduate schools at the Uni
versity of Maryland, College Park,
in open rebellion against the adj
ministration of its president, DIR.
H. c. Byrd, last week adopted six
proposals for a greater voice in the
affairs of the institution.
These proposals were sub
mitted to DR.. Byrd with request
that he place them before the board
of regents of the institution at its
meeting this month.
Several leaders, amid cheers of
the audience gathered in the Coli
scum, called on the students, who
live in different sections of Mary
land, "to meet DR.. Byrd's political
maneuverings with political ac-
ton" These speakers urged the
students during their summer vaca-
tions to bring their complaints to
the attention of their state senators
and representatives in the House
of Delegates.
Other speakers insisted Gov
ernor O'Conor should institute an
investigation, while still others pro-
posed that the administration of
the university should be brought
to the attention of the Legislative
Council with a view to having the
schools charter revised $50 that the
university will not be under the
complete dominance of one man."
Two gasoline distributors,
cattle dealer, a wholesale meat
dealer and the operator of electric
appliance concern consented to Fed
eral Court injunctions restraining
them from further violations of
OPA regulations. The gasoline dis
tributors were Carlton Paul Jones,
of Hagerstown, and Irwin j. Rams
burg, of Frederick.
The cattle dealer was w. H. Horn,
Hagerstown; the wholesale meat
dealer, John Mitsos, Baltimore, and
the electrical appliance dealer,
Louis A. Moss, Baltimore.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-06-21

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Laurel outlook., 1945-11-28
Bride Elect Given
Shower By Friends

Miss Mary Baird was guest If
honor Friday, Nov. %, at a bridal
shower given her by Misses Mar
tina and Irene Kukes at their home
west of Laurel.
Games were played throughout
the evening and several prizes were
won. Later a delicious lunch was
served by the hostesses. Many
lovely gifts were received.
Guests at the shower were Mrs.
Henry Kober, ST., and Virginia,
P. H. Mickael and Esther, Mrs.
George Michael, Mrs. Jake Leikem,
Mrs. Adam Schriener, Mrs. Jake
Fox and Rosemary and Helen, Mrs.
Henry Fox, ST., Mrs. Bob Green
walt, Mrs. j. Philip Schreiner, Mrs.
Henry H. Fox and Meriem, Mrs.
Philip Knaub and Phyllis, Mrs.
Dolores Boyle, Miss Esther Weber,
Mrs. Frank Baird and Jean, and
Mrs. Jake Kukes.
Laurel outlook., 1945-11-28
Laurel News Items

Mrs. o. r. Burdett, secretary
treasurer of the Montana State
Beekeepers association, returned to
Laurel Tueday from Casper, Wyo.,
where she had attended a two-day
meeting of the Wyoming State Bee
keepers association. Mrs. Burdett
was n of the speakers on the pro-
gram Monday.
John Strecker, a layman, and
Rev. H. E. Vomhof, pastor, repre-
scented St. Johns Lutheran church
at a recent circuit meeting of the
southern conference that was held
at Belfry.
S. Sgt. Victor Leis arrived home
Nov. IL after being discharged from
the service at Fort Douglas, Utah.
He returned to the States Nov. 7
after serving two and a half years
in India. He expects to resume
railroad work.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. C. Hiner were
in Livingston Friday to attend the
wedding of Mrs. liners niece, Miss
Echo Smith, and John Young, Jr.,
of Harlowton.
Seventy-nine Montana men en-
listed in the regular army during
the third week in November, the
military personnel procurement SER
vice at Butte has announced. In
the list was Bert R. Wheeler of
Laurel.
Victor Michael arrived home
Thanksgiving morning to join his
wife and parents. He was in the
service 40 months and was recently
discharged.
Guests at a dinner Sunday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Barney
were Mrs. Emma S~cheidecker, Ar
thur Scheidecker and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank o. Hartley and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Kline are the
parents of a daughter, born Mon
day, Nov. 26, at a Billings hospital.
Laurel outlook., 1945-11-28
VACATION PLANS

We're a little premature, perhaps, but with gas ratloning
Just a memory and the thought of new cars in the offing
we can permit ourselves, for the first time in four years, the
luxury of planning our next vacation trip.
It's a thrilling thought and all the more thrilling when
we think of the magnificent selection of vacation spots our
western states have to offer.
To consider national parks alone, and to name but a few,
our west contains: The Yellowstone, containing more and
greater geysers than all the rest of the world; Glacier with
it's snow-capped peaks; the wonderful Cooke City highway;
the Grand Canyon, noted for it's brilliant coloring and water
falls; Mount Rainier, with its glacier system; Crater Lake.
Natures Rhapsody in blue" the Carlsbad Caverns,
with it's mysterious caves not yet wholly explored; Rocky
Mountain, a typical section of this great and lofty chain; and
Bryce Canyon, with it's Enthusiastically eroded pnnacles.
Yes. we have named but a few. Of the rs national parks
throughout the United States, 16 are in the eleven western
states. With so much to see is it any wonder that we western
ers are planning well ahead of time for our first real vacation
in years.
Laurel outlook., 1945-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. c.. L. Starbard had
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Swindler and
daughter, Shirley of Reed Point,
Mrs. Minnie Marsh, Emmett Marsh
of Nibbe and Frank Harris of Bill
lings as Thanksgiving day guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Duncan and
son Dick spent Thanksgiving in
Livingston at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Olmstead. Returning
to Laurel with them was Mr.. Dun
cans mother, Mrs. Ada Duncan,
who visited here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. C. Foote and
daughter Sharon spent Thanksgiv-
ing in Roundup, the guests of Mrs.
Foote'S parents, DR.. and Mrs. S. A.
Grouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Altimus and
family of Livingston and Mr.. and
Mrs. V. C. Knoll were Thanksgiv-
ing guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l..
Hodges.
Mrs. Loretta DeFrance has re-
ceived word from her husband,
Master Sgt. Lawrence DeFrance
that he has arrived in Tokyo from
Manila and hopes to come home in
time for Christmas.
Leo Schepons, who was recently
discharged from the service, and
Mrs. Schepons of Glendive were
guests this week of Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. C. Foote and other friends in
Laurel.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Campbell
of Bozeman were guests during the
week of Mrs. Campbell's mother,
Mrs. Ida Pewitt, and other rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. d. Calvert had
as week end guests Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. H. Reimer of Bridger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Platz were
hosts at a potluck dinner Sunday
when others participating were Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Gum and daughter.
Glenda Lee, Mr.. and Mrs. Dean
Gowen and MI. and Mrs. Charles
Gowen.
Laurel outlook., 1945-11-28
Outlook Says:

At a meeting of the Laurmont
club Tuesday at the home of Mrs.
B. B. Hageman, bridge awards were
received by Mrs. I. N. Smith and
Mrs. j. w. Long.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Fry and
daughter Patsy were guests at a
family dinner Thursday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Fry of Park
City.
A card party for Rebekahs and
Odd Fellows followed the regular
meeting of the Odd Fellows lodge
Monday evening at the L. L. club.
Hosts and hostesses were Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Everett, Mr.. White, Mrs.
C. E. Decker and Mrs. l.. w. Arm
strong.
Laurel outlook., 1945-11-28
LIBERATION" OF THE WEST

There is accommodating evidence that the West is being
liberated" from the artificial trade restrictions which have
long penalized western buyers. Several of the largest house
hold equipment manufacturers have recently announced that
their products will be sold in all parts of the United States at
the same price.
Up to the present time the western market has been
charged an average of approximately 10 per cent more for
such goods than eastern areas.
Tt is vet too soon to determine if this reform will be ap-
piled to farm machinery, automobiles and other heavy equip
ment. We think that eventually it will. The everincreasing
purchasing power of the citizens of the Western States should
sooner or later place us on a complete price parity with other
sections of the country.
The fact that western industry is fast developing its own
productive capacity and is challenging eastern manufacturers
for the market in this area is another factor which undoubtedly
FASTENED the price adjustment.
Laurel outlook., 1945-11-28

Guests at Thanksgiving dinner at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Benin were Mr.. and Mrs. George
Laurel outlook., 1945-11-28

F~euerbacher and son Dennis, Mr..
and Mrs. H. K. Benin and Z. L.
Morris.
Laurel outlook., 1945-11-28

Entered as Second-class Matter July ID, 1908, at the
~postoffice at Laurel, Mont, under act of March 8, 1879
Laurel outlook., 1945-11-28
LAUREL OUTLOOK
Published Every Wednesday at Laurel, Montana, by
JOSEPH GEHRETT & CAMPBELL ALVER

Subscription $3.50 Per Annum in Advance
Detroit evening times., 1945-06-01
2,0OOP| |asnna
Units Divided

Approximately 1000 units of
blood plasma collected by the De-
troit American Legion Blood Bank
are being distributed TO various
hospitals in the city, il was an
nounced today by George c. Dol
lar. chairman.
fhc pfasua viii be used 10 treat
veterans and their families as well
aS other hospital patients without
cost
The bank was started in March
i9tt IN the Henry Ford Hospital
and the donor list 10 date totals
more than 5000. The bank origin
ally was 10 provide treatment for
veterans. Later il was expanded
10 include civilian emergencies.
Dollar pleaded for more donors
10 Detroit residents, pointing out
That The plaSma viii be needed
for returning veterans who VIII
be placed in private hospitals.
Donors may apply at Ford Hos
pital between 9 a. m. and p. m.
any day except Wednesday.
Detroit evening times., 1945-06-01
Sheet Music Drive
For Armed Forces On

An intensified drive among
SoroUtieS. traternitles. social clubs
and musical and civic organlZa-
lions TO obtain sheet music for
H4eH lit the armed services was
launched today by Miss Rose
Biehl OF 1855 Blaine.
Miss Blaine said that the names
Of donors will be written on each
sheet of music. Further informa-
tion can be obtained from Miss
Blaine al Trinity 2-656l.
Detroit evening times., 1945-06-01

Price, SHbIecf to go Sale, Tat--Tav Is a.
Bals PrieS, Not IsclRd,Hs Any fsderd T4S
Detroit evening times., 1945-06-01
Youth I'm Fight
To Pay Doctor

Archie Keirs, Is. of 1876 Stoe-
pei, was placed on probation for
one year or ordered to serve 80
days in the 'ouSe of Correction
after he was found guilty by
Recorders Judge Joseph A. ellis
of striking Richard LeFebvre, II,
of 1854 ROSemont. He was or
dered 10 pay LeFebwe's medical
aNnanCaC
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-01
One Word Led to Another
BY Linda and
Jerry Walter
BY Arthur Bugs" Baer

New York curfew served its purpose in introducing
me TO the new school of Manhattan bouncers.
Believe it the marching Ripleys one Joint on
street has lady bouncer. And would say her
work compared favorably with Bull Bnns, Hog Head
Johnson and Clutch Mag Of the old days beyond refer
endum and recol.
The Bull used short grip with the head in chancery
and the ears akmbo He strmmed you with his knuckes
like you zther.
Hog Head threw you out of the saloon into the
lure of the unknown Hog Head actually launched you
There hoss trough outside of the saloon on
Marshall street And that is where you finished coming
up for bows with seaweed in your hair.
Clutch Magills speciality the Spanish promenade
Clutch grabbed you by the seat of the scru with
mtt He hooked you by the nape of the collar with the
other Then with his knee lifting your trunk rack he
walked you the of the Castan Conquis adores
to the Saloonadoors
The lady bouncer on Fifty-Twice street is feet tall
weighs 200 poundage and had her vanity stuffed with
door knobs
When she says, MAY escort you to the great out
Doors you are in for short but decisive stroll She
uses the combined technique of Bull, Hog Head and
Clutch. never knew the lads had written book
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-01
BETTER HEALTH
BY Dr.. Herman Bundesen

lgaments and similar tissues.
FlbroSitis affecting the tissues
in the lower part OF the back,
buttocks OF thighs may be re-
sponSible for the development Of
Scistica. a diagnosis may be
made in such cases by finding
ten d Q r spots in these areas.
SCiatlCa may also develop be-
cause ef arthrItis or infiamma-
tion Of the joints.
4 NONG the many other causes
"A for Sciatica are conditions
which produce irritation OF the
Sclatlc nerve within the spinal
cord This irritation may he
brought about by disturbances Of
the circulation. tumor growthS
and destruction OF the vcrtebrae
due 10 such diseases as tubercu-
loSiS.
No matter what Is the cause
of Sclatlc pain, II IS suggested BY
Or. John Almeyda Of England
that the treatment at first should
consist Of rest in bed, the use
OF paln-relieving drugs and the
application of by hot
water bottles. an electric pad, or
in similar ways. Then an effort
may be made 10 determine the
cause OF the disorder and specific
treatment employed for elimi-
mating the cause.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-01
Letters From
A Soldier

down with his feet-and we
barely made II. We didn't even
have time for lunch; We moved
that fast.
Onto the trucks we went, and
down the road, escorted by MPs
on motorcycles. Early in the
afternoon we marched single
file along a pier surrounded by
a high board fence.
4 " ARMY band played. The
"A Red Cross passed out coffee
and doughnuts as we moved
along slowly. carrying all our
possessions either slung over our
shoulders or in our duffle bags.
AT the gangplank they
checked our names, and num-
bers, and gave each Of US a
colored card-"Hang onto that.
or you won't eat!" They were
our mess cards. to be punched
at each meal and each time we
bought cigarets.
Then down to the innards OF
our gray steel ship to be as
signed to hunks. And down.be-
low we stayed. No lining the
rail and yelling. Once or twice
II almost felt as though the ship
had moved a little.
We didn't know for sure until
some one said. Damn right
we're moving. You can see from
the top of the stairs. We're way
out in the middle of the harbor. !"
Then they let Us up on deck.
to watch America drop out of
xiVht hehind u3 -ss.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-01

IN OUR own case, we are a
L very small. individual group.
Our insignia is off, too, not for
secrecy. since our own move
Hent is not Indicative of any
important operation. but be-
cause we don't know what in
sigma to wear. We have our
own special shipping number, a
collection OF letters and digits.
We know very roughly the ma
ture OF our future job.
But until we land overseas
nobody will decipher the code
and tell us specifically what out
fit we will join.
It's the policy TO allow as
much freedom as possible at
p. o. E., with passes every night
IL you want, up TO the moment
when you are alerted-that is,
up TO when your movement Is
imminent and you have 10 stay
within call, and be able to finish
packing IN a hurry.
Tor several reasons (none Of
L any great significanceJ. we
went through p. o. K. much
faster than normal. We hadn't t
even been processed when one
mid-morning we were called out
for a formation.
"Turn in oil the things you
were told 10 turn in." was the
gist of our order, "and be ready
for the trucks at - o'clock.
Well. we didn't even know
what to turn in or draw. so
somebody cut lot of red tape
in a hurry, we slammed our
stuff in duffie bags-a TIA
helped me pack by standing in
the bag and tramping stuff