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to attend college and support
a wife and baby. Uncle Sam
pays college tuition, plus $50
on subsistence.
Even then Hank has a
tough job. He gets up at 6
am. and goes to bed around
midnight.
Hank figures he studies 20
hours a week. He attends
classes from 7 am. to 9 am,
rushes out to the pool. then ar
rives back in time for a 6
pm. class.
After dinner and a workout
with little Henry-Who is
going to be ballplayer when
he grows up-the father
cracks open" his college
books. Often he studies until
midnight, The day before an
exam he takes the day off
to cram a little. Occasional
ly neighbors drop in.
Housekeeping problems on
the campus?
Toughest one we've had
yet was not being able to get
any gas Hank says. There
was a delay in connecting the
pipes. During that time Dale
performed culinary miracles
with a one-burner electric
stove.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
TEUTSCH CHURCH
LUTHER LEAGUE
Bv Norma Peters

Last Sunday found us out at
Innings where We spent an en-
joyable afternoon and evening.
The evening found us playing
badminton, croquet, ,wingin. BY
the way, Norma, how does it feel
to have swing break just as you
are high in the all :: Is "it" still
black and blue: Speedy Recove-
ry! We also enjoyed some swim
ming. To Johnny Linzing. Al
Buehner. Norma Peters and Mar
tha Gottschling. how do you like
swimming with all Your c'cthe 5
on?
We had quite a time in the
e. tnings dancing.
Thanks 60 to Bob Fucker for
furnishing that m e 10 w music.
We really enjoyed it. Thanks
Mrs. Peters for that delicious
jam Ummm ! And also Linzines
for the swell hospitality.
On Tuesday nigh: an lrtcrest-
ing game OF ping-pong was vii
messed. Did anyone ever try play
ing ping-purg with the paddle
in your mouth: quite a strain"
says Johnny Eve and Dick Flei-
scher. It's too bad that more
colid not have been there. lcC
cream and cake was furnished by
Betty Stiene. Thanks loads. il
was very good. To those OF yo,;
who don't come down you really
cont know what you are mis-
ing. Hope to see you all Tues,
at 7:3O p. m.
We had visitors from Car.ada
for few days. They were Hertha
and Eddy May from Kitchener
Ontario. We were very happy to
sec them. Next time make voar
visit a little longer.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
SAXON VETERANS
ASSOCIATION
By H. Steiner


Cleveland, O.. Aug. 22--When
ever good thing comes along
some one will say we'll they can
not do it, not SO this time. we will
put the best banquet over YOU
have ever attended. the cad we
mailed out are bringing back an
overwhelming reply. and our
Sec'y. ]. Hallner hopes you sNill
call him at CT. 7Olrii YOU want
more information. The date for
our banquet is Sept. l9. All plans
are now worked out and ready.
Boy we will have a delicious
meal cooked by our good Saxon
mothers, so bring your best girl
to the West Side .Sachsenheim
I'll let you in on the best news
yet-no long dry rcpition-Specchcs
every one will stay on the bah.
If you drive down the street
a little too iast,yo may be stopp-
ed by a Saxon Veteran. our
Freely Mueller is now City
Policeman. Best of luck to Mar
| ty GuiSt and his sweet wife. Yes
Marty you may bring her to our
banqued we would like to dance
with her. Gerty Baatz made a
date with A Veteran last week
but she also brought her mother
along. You see. Gerty is also
busy with the East Side Con-
vention to be held on Labor Day
hams: Next week we will bring
a list of names Of men we think
| and she IS looking for some
should be with US. Rudy Wag,
| ner are you reading: Will some.
one send Bahmiller OF Canton 1
sharp pencil: Matz peleer yo'
too may bring your good looking
wife to our nice banquet.
Let's not lay back and lugse
for that accumulated leave
money you have been reading
about in the papers, let's all &c
to work and stay proud self
supporting. The Veteran.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
ALLIANCE REVUE
By Hilda.

Alliance, O., Aug. 22-What
hectic Sunday-we thought we
would never get to New Castle
but we finally did. Those OF our
boys who did come to play ball
apprec .atcd the New Castle BOYS
playing ait"i a first game. We
we're sorry hut what happe"cd
couldn't be helped. You fellows
from Alliance ought to beg.n to
wake up that either you get. on
the ball or else! How about at
tending Some OF the meetings So
that YOU know what s. goin" on,
- Was fine game lets scr n0W
who was |, that won :. Farrell,
wasn't it t:T},lnl,S- kids. for play
Ing along-Nc really did appreCi-
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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
-tI---
CAPITAL CITY BITS
BY Hilda Farr

Columbus, O., Aug. 22-Rosc
and Mike Times will be coming
back to Columbus for a short Vi
sit over Labor Day. Well be glad
to see you both back in the old
town again.
The Roller Derby was n town
for about two weeks. and we GER
tainly had very loyal fan in the
Club. Gerry Ouaintence didn't
miss single night. What was
the attraction out there, Gerry
Two of our Columbus mem
bers, Helen Ochsenwald and Ray
lnman are going to tie the knot
soon. Congratulations and best
wishes to both of you.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
THINGS TO BE
DONE BY THE
AGENDA CLUB
He did it at Last!
BY f Schuster

Cleveland, O.. Aug. 22-That
old and time worn phrase that
the first ten years are the hard
est was most aptly demonstrate
ed last Sunday as Geo Kauntz
finally came crashing through to
capture the mems Class A SO
hole lgolf championship of the
Agenda Club, after the crown
had eluded his grasp nine pre-
vious years.
Family Affair
To make the Class A cham
pionships strictly family affair
Hannah kauntz outpaced the
women's field to win going away
with a neat 81 for the l8 holes.
The mems Class B toga was
garnered by Al Wpllmann who
came in with 2O4 strokes for the
test. Dorothy Fernengel spread
eagled the field to snare the wo-
mems Glass B championship with
81.
Playing steady golf all the way
George kauntz shot a l6l for
the distance to stand off the chal-
lenge of Ed Schuster, five times
previous tourney winner, who
finished in the runner up slot with
in third place with a score of l7C
and AL Fernengel took home the
fourth place spot with Us. Al
Wollmaim had things all to him.
sell in Class B, BE-, y: the only
contestant to finish the SO holes
Walter Saunders scored III and
Norb Fernengel l27 in complet,
ing only l8 of the required sc
holes.
;; The women's Class A flight
saw Dorothy Freeh and Dorothy
M. Fernengel tying for second
and third place with identical
scores of 81. Ann Fernengel with
a 1l3 and Mathilda Wollmann
posting a l26, followed the Class
B winner to the wire in that
order.
Meeting Sunday
The organization will hold q
regular business meeting at the
home of Kay and Wally Saund.
ers this Sunday. beginning at
P. M.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22

Ina addition to fishing-state
fishing laws apply--hunting is
permitted except as posted. Squir-
rel and grouse are found in good
numbers.
Zaleski Park has become a mec-
ca for photographers who find in
its wild beauty ample opportunity
to exercise their Photographic
skill.
Zaleski's $4,000 acres is only a
part of the 800 square miles Of
Ohio's public park and recreation
areas. One acre in every 137. or
more than 1874 thousand acres. arc
devoted to parks in which visitors
can relax and enjoy the out-of-
doors.
North and west of Zaleski State
Forest are the wonders of Hooking
County which travellers have pro-
claimed as among the finest Of the
worlds scenic spots.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
Mesea,. eritiiiert Sic
Il. =. fetrelent,,firnte,

Qonoon. Sn elmer Mosfauer Muno.
f,,ntienouns in engliider Sprahe
beifnloigte ser Spref)er Mifbail
Mitbailpp amerifaniidp unS eng
liid)e Observation-Disclosures ~,,n.
sebeurer 8rofite" in SStalien, oas
pon ensliiden uno merifaniiden
Trupper beiebt lit.
~0ie amerifanii6en ,no engliideu
Getroleumgelpaltigen baben belhloi-
len, Hetroleum als Elm mdd)tigcs
Grudmittcl geaen sic &egieruns Ser
iungen italieniiden @epublif au bts
nusen. Oas lit Elm iebr tppiihes 8ei-
ipiel fir oie Wetbobe, tpel6e bas ins
ternationale Netroleummonopol on.
crenoet, Inn ieinen babgierigen 9ies
len 5u bienen. gs miidt iid in sic
inneren Mngelegenbeiten non 26ns
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gs lit flar, bab oie internationalen
Monopole mo ibre @aibingtoncr
uno Qonboner &intern,Gnner hen
8oben porbereiten, um quite @cidMfte
gu MAIDEN, tpenn in Yaris Staliens
@irtid)nft uno ohs Gigentum aus.
ldnbiid)er '3eieuMeiten in Stalleu
sllr Cisfufion geitellt lueroen," ar.
fldrte Mifbailop.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
YOUNGSTOWN NEWS

.1. Youngstown, OHIO. Aug. p -
Salem did it again. They won last
Sundays ballgame 8 to l. After
the first inning, i. was a good
ball game. Salem scored five runs
and Youngstown scored their
lone tally in that fatal first. Mike
Bokesch will probably be out of
action for the rest OF the season.
as the result of slide into sec
ond base. Mike put a hole in his
knee and had to De taken to the
hospital to have it stitched. Here
is hoping Mike that the knee is
not stiff too long.
Pres. Frank Bokcsch was elect
ed delegate to the singing cor
vention at Cleveland. Elsie Hen
del is the alternate.
Social Front
The outing for the 25(h has
been cancelcd for various rea-
sons. Instead. there is gong to
be a Corn Roast on Saturday.
August 24th, at the picnic ground
in WiCklitic. SO tomorrow night
when it starts to get dark, be
there and have the time of your
life. If YOU don't have iun,. it
won't be my fault Suggestions
for places to "obtain corn should
be telephoned to Dave Bokesch.
Things are really changing a
round the club. Last week there
were more boys than girls at the
meeting. There are quite a few
faces that have not made an ap-
pearanCe at the last several meet
ings. The Card Party is coming
up soon. so lets all get around to
the meetings regularly.
An evening of fine entertain
ment is Promised you, so keep
this date open. Remember, Sept.
14th. at the Saxon Club.
Admission is only S.74, tax in
cluded for this grand affair.
Watch this column for further
details. The Committee.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22

Information can be secured by
writing State Forest Ranger, Ia
leski State Forest, Zaleski, Ohio.
For those who wish to 'carry
their own tents, cook out of doors,
and live a more primitive life, the
state has developed camping sites.
These can be obtained by check
ing with the State Forest Ranger.
Water and sanitary facilities are
conveniently located.
In addition there are two large
shelter houses for visitors and
picnickers.
Lake Hope itself provides fish,
ing, boating and swimming.
Over the nearby hills twist
trails that lead deep into the for
est and furnish eye-filling views
of the surrounding terrain. There
are miles of truck trails through
the 23,000-acre forest, which mo-
torists can follow with caution.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
AUTO CITY SPEAKS
By Mitzi Schemmel

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 22-I.ast
weekend Detroit played host to
Lorain. who chartered a bus to
carry 25 members here. \ COM
mittee welcomed Lorain when
they arrived at 1880 p. m. cr
Saturday night at The picric
grounds. 1t sure was swell hay
ing such big representation,
with seven more members arriv-
ing ON Sunday morning. Detroit
won the ball game by the score
of 10 to 4 even though Lora;n
out-hit Detroit. However. Lorain
with their Supermen (Huba
HubaD y won the tug-of-war. By
the way. which Lorain boy got
the prize y - Bet Elmer kirsch-
ner still doesn't know how he
caught that line drive off Andy
Schemmers bat-you can open
your eyes now. Elmer! Which
girl gave the Lorain short-stop
to much loving Saturday night !:
Ask Bill Lutsch, he knows,
We hope that everyone from
Lorain enjoyed themselves while
in Detroit, and we are looking
forward to seeing everyone again
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22

Named in memory of a Polish
count. Zaleski State Park is one
of the spots which will attract the
outdoor enthusiast. Here Ohio has
been conducting an experiment
which has proven successful be-
yond. any expectation.
Deep in the woods around Jew
el-like Lake Hope, the state has
built ii vacation cabins. Each
has a living room. bedrooms,
kitchen and bath. They are
equipped with running water.
shower. modern plumbing. bed
ding and linen, electricity. oil
cook-stove, hot water tank, ice
box. dishes and cooking utensils.
So popular have these cabins
become that they are spoken for
months in advance. Plans are
now being made to triple their
number.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
LORAIN JUNIORS
SAXON NEWS
By Elmer

Lorain, o., Aug. 22-Here it is
Monday evening and the regular
meeting of the Lorain Club. We
had a fair attendance considering
the tough Weekend we all had.
We We have another new men,
Der in our club new. He is Herb.
Binder. Glad to see you again.
AS most of you know we play
ed Detroit Juniors last Sunday
and after seven hard innings Lo-
rain had 4 and Detroit had 10. 1t
was good game and fine wealth
er for the game.
To Detroit
We from Lorain wish to thank
all those responsible for showing
Lorain such a swell time. Thanks
to all the folks who were kind
enough to house all the Lorain
people that came there. We all
had wonderful time and thanks
again. Hope we can get together
again real soon.
To Canton
Lorain plays Canton in a soft
ball tilt Sunday at Lakeview
Park at 1890 A. NJ. after the bail
game we all go to the Saxon Pic
mic to be held at the Rifle Club.
at Clinton Ave. Well be expect
ing you Canton and we hope to
see large group come down.
All Lorain Juniors will please
follow the same routine as was
made at the previous games in re-
CARDS to the food. Let's all be
out there for the game.
Attention Members
We are having a corn roast this
Friday evening at 7:3O p. m. at
Binders Farm. All those who are
interested are cordially invited.
We will all meet at the Saxon
Club and go from there.
Saxon Picnic
The Senior Lodge is having
their annual Saxon Picnic this
Sunday, August Is, at the Rifle
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
SALEM NEWS
BY Mary M. Wagner

Salem, O.. Aug. 22-LastWed-
nesday was meeting night, we
had good turnout. We discus
sed several important subjects,
basketball and bowling. All those
who would like to be on the bowl
ing team get in touch with Geo.
Clrich.
Mrs. Vincent Moore was re-
instated as member. Glad to
have you among US again Tillie.
Last Friday night was singing
practice at Farrell. Pa. Those
who went enjoyed themselves. 1t
will be nice if lot more Of you
singers show up. You won't be
sorry because the songs are
beautiful.
Next practice will be liz Salem
at 8 p. m. August oath. Everyone
is invited.
Sunday, August 18th, we are
having a picnic. Everyone IS in
vited to come. Also Salem plays
New Castle in baseball.
Last Sunday our boys defeated
Youngstown to score OF 9 to l.
From the trent of conversation
everyone seems to have had a
wonderful time at Nelson's Led
ge.. Maybe that will encourage
more outings >. ....
Congratulations
10 Wal; and Foe who bc
came Mr.. and Mrs, last Sarur-
ti'.y, we ertend our moss s,nccr,
wishes for a happy and success
ful married life. Good luck.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
YOUNGSTOWN NEWS
ANNOUNCEMENT

The Honterus Luther League
presents an
Indian Summer Frolic
semi-iormal dance on Saturday
evening. September IA at the
Youngstown Saxon Club. Music
by Lockson. Dancing from 9 to
II p. m.
Keep this date open as we
promise you an evening of full
enjoyment. Watch this column
for further details.
The Committee.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
Old YOU KNOW

The volume of home construc-
ton in Illinois dropped from 2S.-
800 units in l94l to 700 in 1914
Some ants are SO specialized
that they must have slaves to
feed them or they perish.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
To Cleveland East

About fifteen members will ar
rive in your city on Saturday
night. and ten members will ar
rive Sunday morning. Well be
seeing you then!
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
Ia Loving Memory
# our dear son
Martin ]. Werner

Martin ]. Werner
died August Is, 1914. in France
in the service of his country -
World War II.
Somewhere in France,
In a Soldiers grave,
Lies our dear son, brother,
Among the brave.
He never stunned his
country's call,
But gladly gave his life his all
A faithful soldiers noble end.
Parents: Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Werner, Sr.
Salem. Ohio.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22

apodt inro iucnn ,rDtis, lpuroe Id,urf
lmo id)neu segen iie poreeeoneen.
Nls Saroing YrGiioent er,,roe, er.
,onnte er Soouer 81, ieinem Sanoels-
iefretar, llno auf oieiem Soften ,pur=
De er ipater al1d bon YrGIioent 500.
ltoge beltdtigt, ano als er iit tn
SSobre 1923 I'M sic YrGlioentldait
beaparb, muroc er Oenn auh nit elmer
groBen Waioritdt getpdblt. Mls oas
gan5e Sano 20 Wtonote ipGter elmer
eri6redenoen Gepreiiion gum Spier
flel, ocrlnhte @pooer pergebens, sic
grbeitgeber Napon 81 iiber5eusen,
Sobne uno 8ebGlter niht beruntcrsu.
ieben. I'm Sen slrbeitsmorft uno Sic
Snoultrie alBllipornen, perlangte
er lpeitgeheuoe Hegierl,ngsausgabcn
iiir ofientlibe Mrbeiten. SpGter murs
De er Damn IN ieinen MoBnabmen sur
Vettnrpflmg ser Iepreiiion ener-
giider lno cnpiabl Wobnabmen,
I'm ser d)ifts4pelt, bcionoers sen
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liert, oab er nid)t iiir oirefte Mrbeits
loienl,ntcritiib,ne ieitens ser Yuu,
oesre9ierlng eintrat cine ,Socc.
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mar.
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lome giiterei iiber &rieg, 9tepoll,.
tion unb ssrieoen 81 iammeln. sic ct
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bate, gum 8ei6enf ma6te. Sln
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mai fiir 6innlono, uno i'm Sabre oa,
rauf trat er Dor Der omerifaniihen
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tel an ole gepolferung Soqanos
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ienben. gnglano aber begte oamals
3neifel an oem gl,ten Willen unb
guten @lauben iegliher 3uitimmma
su oieiem Ylan ieitens ser No5is
llnb lebnte es ob, Sen lrabtbann
geecn S1nber a,tf5ubeben, his pun
oen 0eutihen beiest naren.
slls YrGiioent 1ruman bann 500
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mine emergency Committee" e.
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s(nlerifcner. ireiapillig ipariam nit
2ebensmitteln um5l,9eben, eenau mie
er 6aS i6on i'm eriten @eltfricge ee.
tan bate. &rr5 nad Nnnabme oieic:
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|llno Siibamerifa auf ser Sube :'odl
nel,en 2ebensmittelQueQen beiudte
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folg oieies 8eniibens lit ,ueit mebr
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oes nWralii6en uno ieeliiden &ie.
oerallibaus ser Menidbeit. $500"
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22
Congratulations

Club, Clinton Ave. It has been a
long time since we have had one
so let's all be present and have
one of our old get-to-gethers.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22

Are yo1 ana your relatives men,
bers Of the Sick BENEFIT Society
and Central verband? II not, nov
Is the time to join. For more Infor
nation call tho local representative.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22

- unter1Dhen Ste Die I'm BOLTS
untetftiiSen Sic 6ieie @ei&6ftsj
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22

The Honterus Luther League
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1946-08-22

The Senior Lodge is having
their annual Saxon Picnic this
Sunday, August Is, at the Rife
Evening star., 1946-09-18
So, 900 Butcher Shops
Are Reported Closed
BY the Associoted Press

CHICAGO, Sept. 18.-Lack OF
fresh meat since retail price con-
trols we're re-esta blished on Sep
tember has resulted in the closing
of at least $4,000 of the Nation,
butcher shops, the National Asso-
citation of Retail Meat Dealers SAYS
The situation. according to an as
sociation spokesman, will become
progressively worse" He said a sur
vey Of the organizations 10000
members disclosed that between 6t
and rs per cent have closed their
shops because of the sharp decrease
In meat production
The American Hospital Associa
ton said it has asked the Agricul.
ture Department and Office of Price
Administration to find way to sup.
ply hospitals with meat.
The National Association of Hote
and Restaurant Meat Purveyors, g
group of 300 dealers who sell only tt
hotels and restaurants, reported
that their members were virtually
out of business.
Evening star., 1946-09-18
Hopes Fade for Last Is
Aboard Split Tanker
BY the Asiociofed Press

ELIZABETH CITY, N c., Sept
18-One lone Martin Mariner plane
Of the Coast Guard continued today
to Scour the North Carolina coast
line for 13 persons missing in the
sinking Of the Norwegian tanker
Marit II, but Coast Guard sources
said almost all hope had been aban-
doned for their safety.
Among those missing are Capt
Left Williamson, master of the
Marit, and his wife, who were or
the bridge when the vessel split
during a violent storm 80 miles of
Cape Hatteras on Friday.
Army and Navy planes after
making search which covered
, 100000 square miles, were released
to their bases at the end of yes
terdays unsuccessful hunt.
Twenty-four members Of the
Marits crew, who took to life RATS
were rescued Sunday and have been
brought to port.
One Army plane yesterday re-
ported that it had spotted a small
life raft with two men aboard, but
"a closer inspection by a tanker ir
the vicinity showed the report tc
be in error.
Planes yesterday did spot the
deckhouse of the tanker, but ne
signs of life were visible.
Evening star., 1946-09-18
Policemen Acquitted
Of Aiding HoIdup Gong
BY the kssoeioied Pres.

NEW YORK, Sept. 18. An all-male
Queens County jury last night &C
quilted George L. Rabidoux, 40, for
mer Brooklyn patrolman, of charges
of supplying Brooklyn holdup gang
with arms and ammunition used in
the $6,179 robbery of a paymaster
June %.
But as he stepped from the court
room, Aabidoux was arrested BY
Federal investigators on charges OF
violation of the Federal firearms
law prohibiting the possession of ar
unregistered submachine gun.
Judge Thomas Downs told the
Jurors after they returned the vef-
dict:
You have rendered one Of thu
most disgraceful verdicts in the his
tory OF this court. After the dis
graceful exhibition OF this defendant
On the stand. don't see how you
could reach&such verdict"