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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-26

In 1886 Mr.. SANTOS visited his
homeland and married Maria Ped
rohilou.
He served as a first lieutenant in
World War l and was member of
the Masonic fraternity, the American
Legion and was a past president and
District Governor of the Order of
AHEPA
Mr. SANTOS was a leading and re-
spected citizen of the community and
took an active interest in civic
affairs.
He gave unstintingly of his time
and efforts in promoting the well
fare of the community and was ever
ready to serve in movements look
ing to civic, moral and spiritual bet
terment.
Besides his wife he is survived by:
Two daughters, Tina Maria and
Georgia Samios brothers, Arthur
and Zacharias SANTOS, Westminster
Mrs. Olive Advert ReCher, widow
of the late John L. Reecher, died on
Sept. 10, at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Albro Scott, Beaver Creek
aged "a years.
She was the daughter of the late
John H., and Martha Wolf Toms
of Wolfsville and was a member of
the First Christian Church of Beav-
er Creek.
She is survived by Three daugh-
tiers, Mrs, Robert Dill, Leitersburg;
Mrs. Albro Scott, Beaver Creek; Mrs.
Guy Kelly, Emmitsburg; son, Paul,
this city; sisters, Mrs. John Riden-
our, Smithsburg; Mrs. John Myers,
Baltimore; Mrs. Clinton Draper,
Canada; brothers, Frank and Well
ington Toms, this city; Howard,
Philadelphia; 10 grandchildren and
16 great-grandchildren.
Graham A. CuIbert, of near
BoOnsboro died suddenly of heart
trouble at his home on September
10, aged 80 years.
He was a former resident of Sagi-
nav, Mich, and resided in this
county for the past ten years. He
was a milk truck operator and a
member of the jefferson Methodist
Church, Saginaw.
He is survived by; His wife, Mrs.
Helen Culbert; one son, Dwight K,
with the U, S, Army at Camp Lee,
Va, parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Knesley
Culbert, Saginaw; one brother, Knes-
ley, Jr., of Boonsboro.
Mrs. Susan Farmer Shupp, near
Chambersburg, died at the Washing
ton County Hospital on September
10, aged "a years.
Born and reared at State Line,
she lived in this city all her life,
except for the last ten years when
she resided near Chambersburg. She
was a member of Reiff's Mennonite
Church of Cearfoss.
She is survived by: Her husband
Hiram Shupp; daughters, Mrs, Giltz
White, Chambersburg; Mrs. Milton
Yeager, near HagerstoWn; brother,
Henry Farmer, Maugansville, and
five grandchildren.
John ID. Senior, husband of Sallie
c. Senior, died at his home in Wash
ingtOn, D. c., on September 10, aged
81 years
He was for many years a con-
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-26

Blimps of the U. S. Navy were
helpful in maintaining our food sup
ply during the war. While watch
ing for the subs, they located schools
of fish and notified fisheries.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-26

First aid training very definitely
aids safety thinking."-Dr. Frederic
w. MarOney of the American Red
Cross.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-26

Abner Jackson Smith died at his
home in Big Pool on September %,
aged "a years.
Born in Madison county, Va, he
was the son of the late Gabriel and
Evelyn (Davis) Smith. He was the
last member of his family and is
survived by several nieces and
nepheWS.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-26
CT A S SIFIE
NOTICES

ATTENTION SPORTSMEN - For
your conveniences, we also issue
fishing and hunting licenses. Open
until p. m.
DELPHEYS, 81 E. Franklin st.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-09-26

Miss Doris NJ. Irving, daughter of
Mrs, Frank Irving, near Reid, died
suddenly at her home of heart
ailment on September %.
She is survived by: Her mother,
Mrs. Julia Irving; brother, Adrian,
at home; sisters, Mrs. Phyllis M.
Wolfe. Williamsport, Md, and Mrs.
Mary r. Klaschus, Gainesville.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-10

of the states waterways and terminals.
They will obtain information perhaps
never before made available to them
and they will return to their homes
with sound ideas of what we have and
what we need in the future. In doing
so, each will increase his capabilities
of being a water commerce advocate,
as we'll as becoming a better informed
emissary in spreading the program
looking to better water commerce
facilities.
The value of this trip in the pro-
gram of port and waterway develop
ment is so apparent it may be we'll
to think of similar inspections in the
future with even greater numbers, IN
Guiding major shippers and manufac-
turers, being offered it's educational
opportunities.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-10
SCOUTS PLAN
TRAINING COURSES
Separate Programs F o
Brownie And Interme-
date Leaders Planned

Two Girl Scout training courses
will be held during the week, Will
mington Girl Scout leaders said
yesterday.
The courses will be conducted
in the Community Center from 10
o'clock until IL noon on Tuesday
and Friday mornings.
For the benefit of newcomers
to Scouting, the courses will be
separated for Brownies and In
termediate leaders. They will cover
troop organization and leadership;
girl program planning; badges
intermediary; ceremonies; and
money making projects.
Courses will be under the direc-
ton of Mrs. B. M. Jones, execu-
tive director, and Miss Dorothy
Wells, field director. They urge
all interested in the work to attend.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-10
History OfFort Fisher
Is Important To Nation

result being that from 1852 to 1881
there was a net erosion of 1875 feet
at the north end of the fort. That
may not seem at all alarming, but
at least the rising and falling of the
tidal level has carried away much
historic soil.
The board made practical sug-
gestions as to checking the ero-
sion; but, of course, it could make
no provision for doing the work.
1t was thought then that local funds
would not be available for it. 1t
is really however, a matter that
should have wider support in the
state and nation. Through many
years I tried to get the National
Park service to take the matter
in hand, and l have a large stack
of correspondence with them. On
at least two occasions their repre-
sentatives came down to look the
situation over; and, while all sorts
of friendly interest was expressed,
the remains of the old fort are still
awaiting some constructive work to
keep them.
Except the Battle Acre. This
was donated by the U. S. govern
ment, and was taken in hand. first
by the city of Wilmington, and now
by the New Hanover county com
missioners. The city did some
worthy work there, and the coun-
ty will. undoubtedly do some. The
State division of the United Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy, with con-
fidence and loving zeal, placed its
expensive monument on the site;
and they now wonder whether it
will stand much longer before the
rising waters destroy its foundation.
Cannot our public officials find
some concerted way to enter into a
constructive project to have the
BATTLE Acre and, perhaps. some
contiguous land protected and de-
veloped in the interest of those
who care, and for the sake of those
who will come after us, that they
also may take pride in the heroic
memories of their fathers?
They would do a great public
service to get behind this idea and
carry the public along with them.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-10

wilmington, N. Z.
Dear MI. Page:
The Community Chest has al
ways appreciated the strong en-
dorsement given to it's annual cam
paign by the WILMINGTON STAR
and the WILMINGTON NEWS,
however, 1 believe that this year
your two papers have outdone the
previous record in this respect and
given us more page 1" space than
ever before.
In behalf of my associate, Mr..
Rogers, and of the members of
our Campaign Committee, 1 wish
to extend the thanks and gratitude
to you, to your editors, Mr.. Hope,
Mr.. Dickson, and Mr.. Haslam, and
to your reporters Mr.. Kempton,
Mr.. Cowie, Mr.. Smith, and Mr..
Breeding. Theirs was an important
contribution to the cce of u
campaign. Will you please also
congratulate your advertising man.
ager, Mr.. Allegood, Cor the splendid
cooperation he secured from your
advertisers in sponsoring Commun-
ity Chest copy. We are also most
grateful to your radio announcer,
Mr.. Mcdonald, for his help and di-
rection in preparing special radio
programs.
Louie E. Woodbury., Jr.
Campaign Chairman
Wilmington, N. c.
O 1oAS
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-10
Waterways On Display

The better we acquaint upstate in
~terests with North Cardinals water
commerce facilities, both as to the pres
ent and potential future, the more
we car expect them to use these ports,
rivers and canals.
There are numerous means of eff
fecting such an educational program.
The State Ports authority and the
Wilmington Port commission have used
numerous n to ~acquaint shippers
and manufacturers with the rate ad-
vantages to be enjoyed through great
er water shipping.
Today, another means is being fol-
lowed and, because it gives the men
most vitality interested an excellent
flrst-hand survey of these facilities, it
is a good one. In the form of a tour
of the inland waterway from Whining
ton to Elizabeth City, the members of
the Ports authority will view every
North Carolina waterway and port,
with the exception Of Fayetteville with
which the majority are we'll acquaint-
ed.
Before starting, they toured the
Port of Wilmington with the Brunswick
river ship lay-up basin and the Mari
time commissions shipyard included
in the many points visited.
In making this cruise, the Authority
LENDERS will receive a good appraisal
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-10
TOP O. THE MORNING

One day they were walking through
Greenfield village at Dearborn, a friend of
mine and Henry Ford. Ford had bought a
clock and every hour a little man came out
Of the door of the clock with a big hammer
and he hit a ball and a little song played.
Ford said, II often come around here and
listen to that song on this little old clock
I picked up somewhere in Europe. Here is
what the clock said:
Lord through this hour
Be Thou my guide
That through Thy power
No foot may slide
Now said Ford to this man, Every
hour Of the day say, Lord, you are with
me thro' the next hour, whatever problem
1 have to face, l won't be afraid. If you
will do this, the Lord will take care of you
all the days of your life" said the great
ndustrialist.-Dr Norman Vincent Peale.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-10
WILMINGTON MEN
FORM new FIRM
Corporators Buy Comnu'
nifty Building Opposite
Maffitt Village

A certificate of incorporation Ad'
been issued to Bottlers RedIE
corporation, Wilmington, by ~'
office of Secretary of State Iasa
Eure, according to an associate"
press dispatch received here.
Authorized capitol stock is slu'
900, and subscribed stock OIL '2o0
by K. A. Lehto, j. C. Vessel '.'
and Peter B. Ruffin, OF WHINE
ton, was reported, the dlsp''''
said.
Lehto said the new realty coy
Grafton was an affiliate of the NY
Rock Cola bottling company, '@
was formed to assure oo--'-
space for proposed eXpans'o" "
the firm.
Public acceptance Of the oeSs..
age has been so great. that e&q'a'
sion in other cities is alfea4y P1
local attorne& Il
I'VE organized to be assured o.
having space to extend services
he added. ,.ld.
Lehto said the Commtnlly 0'.
on Carolina Beach hIs'"'n
opposite Maffitt Village hao 0
purchased to add space for e&y.-
sion, which will come Wl-h s'-'
free postwar days, He dec.-''e' 10
reveal the amount paid l0-
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-10
Wing Talk
BY L. S. McMILLAN JR.

The purpose of this column,
which is expected to appear each
Sunday, is to e%nlighten the general
public on local private flying acti-
vities in an effort to create a larger
air-minded group in Wilmington
and vicinity.
In future issues, you will meet the
people who are responsible for the
great advancement Of aviation in
Wilmington during the past 20
years.
The material for this column is
gathered by the members of the
Wilmington Aero club.
As many of you know, there are
,hree fields in operation here, Caro-
Ina Skyways, Wilmington Air
Park, and Bluethenthal field. Each
of those operators offer the public
student instruction, sight seeing,
charter service, plane rentals, and
aerial Photography. Based on these
fields + approximately 80 planes,
10 of which are privately owned.
The size of these planes range from
the familiar yellow Cub, to the five
place, twin engined Cessna, owned
and plloted by John Colucci. The
newest of the privately owned ships
Is the sleek, all metal, two place
Cessna 40, delivered last week to
c. D. Cunningham.
In the past 60 days there have
been nine private pilot certificates
Issued and about so students have
received their solo permit. At pre-
sent there r approximately 80
students under instructions, and
working for those first solo flights.
The average time under instruc-
tons is something under eight
hours.
Flying is not a mans sport alone.
A large number of the fairer sex
are taking to the air. Quite a few
have already soloed and several
have received their private license.
Charlotte Sprunt, a private pilot,
owes her own ship, a Ryan PIT %.
Stop by any of the fields Sunday
afternoon. Look over the planes,
and e for yourself what's going
on in the field of aviation right
here at home. Even if you don't
lily, the operators will be glad to
answer any questions you might
concerning aircraft and fly
Chances are you just might get
see a nice exhibition of stunt fly
ing. Somebody usually puts on a
show about every Sunday after
noon.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-10
It's Our Money

If you are one who believes that Fed
eral financial grants to states for high
ways and other projects are "just so
much easy money" then chances are you
are wrong more often than right.
Remember, the money Washington
"eives" North Carolina or any other
state comes from the taxpayers.
Quite often, these taxpayers have put
more into the large kitty" than is re-
turned to their political subdivisions.
Sometimes they break about even on
the deal.
AS an example, Lynn Nisbet cited
North Cardinals contributions in fed
eral gasoline taxes compared with Fed
eral highway assistance in his Raleigh
column a few days ago. The Fed
eral government collects one cent a gal
lon on gasoline sold in this state and,
during the five years ending June 80,
1916, these receipts amounted to ST.
442,314.
During those five years." the News
Capital correspondent continued, "the
United States allocated to North Caro-
lima for highway purposes the sum of
$23,937,972, which is approximately a
million and a half dollars more than
was collected in the state. But-S1,328,-
CAB of the total was earmarked for &C.
cess roads to military posts and other
federal installations. If the amount
spent on wholly federal access road
projects is deducted it will be found that
the federal aid to general state highway
construction was practically the same
as the amount of gasoline taxes received
from the state"
We believe that the principle of the
example discussed by Mr.. Nisbet can be
applied to many instances other than
highways.
Think of the great sums paid to the
United States government by Tar Heels
through income and other taxes. How
much of this returns to this state? How
much goes to less wealthy common
Wealths whose needs for outside assist
ance are greater than ours?
It is quite appropriate to be appre-
ciative of all Federal financial assist
ance but the fact that we are often
paying in as much as we are getting
out should not be forgotten.
In fact, with a Republican Congress
assured, we should make a definite men
tai note of this and file it safely away
for future reference.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-10
County Historian Urges
Immediate Action To
Stop Erosion AT Beach
ANDREW J. HOWELL
County Historian

There is a widespread anxiety
about the erosion of the beach at
Fort Fisher and the consequent de-
structlon of much of its parapets.
1t is only natural that such a con-
Germ should exist for not only are
there many family associations
with the old fort, but there is a
unique historical interest on the
part of many who think of the
great wars of the country, their
causes and their results; and there
is also the tendency of all of us
to cling with interest to records of
the heroisms and sacrifices of the
past. The history of Fort Fisher
forms an important part of the
history of North Carolina, of the
South and of the whole nation. We
should therefore cling to it with a
devotion and purpose which should
ensure the preservation of it's re-
mains and the keeping alive of its
story.
Our people, especially the rising
generation. should be informed
about the great value of Fort Fish
er In the maintenance of the COM
merce which was essential to the
life of the Confederacy, and about
the stupendous efforts made by the
United States navy to silence its
guns. This all forms a brilliant
chapter In the archives of the colln-
try.
Our city, county and state gov
ernments should have a real,
strong interest and purpose in eff
forts to keep the land from wash
Ing away, and also in establishing
a suitable memorial area there.
This would cost something; but
Why not do it, anyway? There is
too much historical and sentiment
tai value involved in the idea to be
neglected. Some things are worth
more than the dollars and cents
that might be expended for them.
Public officials, at any rate, owe
a duty toward the memory of those
VINO struggled and died in the past
to make a stronger and better ma
ton. Herolsm and sacrifice are viz
tues which should not be forgot
ten. They are a large part of the
t~oundatlon OF a better citizenship.
There is also involved in this
subject much more than the pres
ervation of any private property
that might be affected. Some things
rise above private interests into the
higher realm of public values.
If there is any way to stop the
at Fort Fisher, it should
be done, and without delay. Time
Is a great element in the situa-
ton; and it is slipping away at a
rate that makes us wonder when
results far more dire shall come.
The damage is bad enough now.
Who knows what it might be in
the near future, when another
heavy storm might strike from the
sea. This is something to think
about.
An opinion has been expressed
there is no immediate danger
to the terrain down there. This.
however, cannot put back the erod-
ed soil and the historic battlements
INTO which brave men put their
blood and lives.
After the U. S. Beach Erosion
board, In 1881, made an inspection
of the beach at the fort, it pub
lshed an exceedingly interesting
report. which covered certain data
to %accretion and erosion of the
at different nerinde. tn. nat
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-10
BOX
CHEST is GRATEFUL

Mr.. R. B. Page, Publisher,
Wilmington Star News
Wilmington, N. c.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-10
Teachers Raise Request

Southeastern North Cardinals
school teachers have issued a clear ap-
peal to the General Assembly for a 20
per cent increase in salaries.
In approving the legislative pro-
gram, highlighted by the request for
the raise, at their meeting here Friday,
they Joined thousands of others of their
profession throughout North Carolina
in presenting a solid front that cannot
be easily ignored. Similar action has
been taken at every district meeting
and at one the educators called for a
40 per cent increase. Only n district
remains to v and it is understood
that it stands ready to join the highly
worthwhile movement.
Perhaps some may look upon the
20 per cent request as too high.
In the face of the facts, it is not.
Sorely under paid in normal times,
the teacher is today the most serious
w affected of all victims of Initiation.
How many of them can manage to make
ends meet on their present pay is quite
a mystery to a practical evaluator of
present costs of living.
This proposed increase will not be
n that will add to the present spiral
of initiation.
Why?
Because the state, reaping the bene-
fits of prosperity in excellent tax and
other revenues and with strong reserve
funds, can meet it without seriously
affecting the taxpayer. The situation
is not like that of the miners who, in
cidentally. make much more than the
teachers. When their wages are up
ped-an annual recommendation the
extra cost is eventually passed on to
the coal consumers.
Therefore, in view of the good fl
nancial condition of the state, its citi-
zens will not suffer.
Rather, they will receive tremendous
benefits.
It must be admitted that the quality
of instruction in the schools has been
because of the teachers in
adequate salaries. Hundreds have re-
to go into other fields where
compensation is more just. Because
the pay scale is most unattractive, the
number Of competent and talented
young men and women entering this
great profession of service has been
seriously reduced. Because of the
shortage, work-loads have been increas-
ed. All these unfavorable factors add
up to a lowering of the standards of
our schools with the result that today's
Youngsters are not receiving their full
educational opportunities.
Therefore, in needing this strong
statewide appeal, the legislature will
not only be doing the right thing
ong overdue-by the teachers but will
De giving support to the cause of edu-
and, in turn, the general better
nent of North Carolina.
The request, not only from the teach
RS but all others vitality interested in
he school, is too strong to be ignored.
We cannot see how any intelligent legis-
allure, with the advancement of the
commonwealth topping all his interests,
IAN do anything else but grant it.
" DV--
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-10

The first branches of the I,I ,s,
in North America were es'"J ,o5t
in Montreal and Boston III
Evening star., 1946-12-03
Hartman-Russ
Ceremony Held

Miss Patricia Russell and Mr..
Kenneth W. Hartman were married
at 7:30 o'clock last evening in a
ceremony which took place in the
First Brethren Church with the
Rev. Harold o. Mayer officiating. A
reception was held at the church
after the wedding.
The bride, who is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel r. Russell,
was given in marriage by her father.
She wore a gown of white satin
trimmed in lace and a headdress of
seed pearls holding her fingertip
veil. Her shower bouquet was of
white roses and gardenias.
The maid of honor, Miss Martha
Shrene, was costumed in a gown of
pale blue taffeta with matching
headdress and carried a mixed
bouquet of chrysanthemums.
The other bridal attendants, who
wore gowns of taffeta in pastel
shades and carried chrysanthe-
NUNS, were Miss Jean Thompson,
Miss Annette Smith, Miss Catherine
Mahler, Miss Betty Lou Russell, Miss
Velma Oakley and Mrs. Alan Dancy
Margaret Simpson was the flower
girl. wearing blue taffeta dress
and carrying basket of rose petals.
The bridegroom, who is the son
of MIR. and Mrs. Floyd w. Hartman
had Mr.. William Kenneth Lyon as
his best man. The guests were
seated by Mr.. Tommy Russell, Mr.
Lawrence Cecil, Mr.. James Mayer
Mr.. Carl Freshman, Mr.. James
Kingsbury and Mr.. William Mac
MILAN.
After a wedding trip to Daytona
Beach, the couple will make their
home at 1920 G street Sc.
Evening star., 1946-12-03
Famed Bachelors
RepiDe German

The FIRST Monday German" OF
the Baltimore Bachelors was re-
vived last evening, the first such
event since the war. Following the
Great War the Monday Germans
became the Bachelors Cotillion
though in form and purpose it re-
manned as it had been for many
generations. Several of the promi-
nent debutantes of Washington were
presented there last night, including
Miss Ann Rogers Devereux, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph s. Dew
ereux; Miss Marie-Antoinette Caus-
sia de Mauvoisin Mackall, who Is
mere familiarly known as Mimi
Mackall, daughter of Mr.. Colin
Mackenzie Mackall of Washington
and Mrs. Marie de Marson Mackall
of New York, and Miss Joan Frances
NichoH, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Maynard C. Nicholl.
Miss Mary Marshall Damon, debu-
tante daughter of DR.. and Mrs
Virgil Green Damon of New York
was among other out-of-town buds
to be presented in Baltimore at the
cotillion last evening.