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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
Sport Center Has
Name Changed But
Quality Is Same

The Sport Center, ia Market
street, has undergone several
changes of name, but the same
high-class sporting line of goods
has been maintained ever since it
was founded in 1914.
Managed by George B. Canady
and employing five people, the
Sport Center caters to schools, sup
plying equipment for athletic
teams, gymnasium and playground
equipment, and related items.
Originally established in 1914
under the name of Wilmington
Cycle company, the company
changed its name in 1899 to Sneed-
encycle company. In 1914 it was
taken over by w. B. Boles and
George B. Canady and the present
name was chosen.
Included in the Sport Center S
stock are Wilson sporting goods,
Louisville Slugger baseball bats,
Penn. Pfluger, South Bend,
Shakespeare, Horrocks and lbbos-
son fishing tackle, Winchester and
Remington products, Philco,
General Electric and Emerson
radios and appliances.
Mercury cupboard motors and
Dayton and Schwinn bicycles,
along with all kinds of games and
toys. rounds out the complete
stock. And bicycle and fishing
tackle repairing is Sport Center
specially.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
'TRIF.T,STORE IS
EIGHT YEARS OLD

A little more than eight years
ago a new auto supply and radio
store-the Thrif-T-Store - opened
it's doors for business at Is S.
Front street and made a very
modest beginning. Today, located
in larger quarters at % S. Front
street. tn store is local recog-
1,ized as one of the leaders in Its
field.
Robert Dannenpaum, manager
of Thrift Stores, Inc, since 1t
was founded here sa. ne has
tried to impress each Of the en-
'ployes with the need for courtesy
and service. That the store, which
began with a stock of few tires
and accessories, has grown to car
ry its present complete stock of
auto parts, accessories, tires, bat
teries, radios, bicycles, paint and
home appliances is proof enough
OF the validity Of such a policy.
Dannenbaum is proud of the
fact that because of the inacces-
sibility OF auto parts and acces-
sories, Thrift Stores continued to
accept time payment accounts in
spite of the scarcity of goods.
Thrift T-Stores, Inc. tincorpo-
ration was in 1889 has expert
enoed a 200 per cent turnover of
labor since the war. At present
employed are, in addition to Dan
nenbaum, R. H. Kenan, John A.
Lewis, E. L. Ward, F. w. Cope
land and Charlie Edens.
Postwar plans of the store in
clude the carrying in stock of such
Hamous appliance names as Phil
CO. Gibson, RCA-Victor, Bendix,
Speed Que en-, Eureka, Sperti,
Estate and Sunbeam. Indicative of
the stores quality merchandise in
the automotive end of the business
are tn e stock names Goodyear,
Arvin, Sure Fit, Indestro, Motor
ola and Diamond.
A well-equipped radio and re.
frigerator shop, as well as electri-
cal appliance service, is also
maintained by the store. /
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
HARDWARE FIRM
IS ITO YEARS OLD

Know many businesses that have
been in continual operation for ITO
that's right, one hundred and ten
No? Then step right up and in
troduce yourself to Gregg Broth
ers, 102-112 Market street, a store
handling hardware, paints, mill and
marine supplies and General Elec-
tric appliances.
Gregg Brothers, or the company
by that name, did not begin until
1910 in Laurinburg. In 1927, how
ever, Gregg Brothers purchased
the w. E. Springer and company
here which was preceded by John
Dawson and company. Dawson ac-
tually began the business in 1886.
Exactly 100 years after it was
founded, the company moved to its
present location.
Owned by j. M. Gregg and Sons,
The company today is managed by
]. M. Gregg, Sr.
J. Eli Gregg, the great-grand-
father of J. M. Gregg, was presi-
dent of the Wilmington and Man
railroad which operated
from 1846 until 1870 and which sue
cessively became the Atlantic
Coast Line railroad. Besides his
railroad interests, he was a pioneer
in banking naval stores, fertilizer
and cotton. He contributed largely
to the export business going
through the port of Wilmington, at
that time one of the largest naval
stores and cotton markets in the
world.
With a background like that,
Iregg's words about the future
carry extra weight: 1.-THE outlook
S very bright because this is a
,ime when everybody seems to be
pulling together for the building of
he city. We look for many years
If good business
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
HYMAN SUPPLY CO.
OLDEST in STATE.

The oldest mill supply house in
North Carolina. Hyman Supply
company, 26l N. Front street, is
not resting on its outstanding war
record of supplying vital material
to defense plants, but is planning
for an expanded period Of service
In t h postwar era Wilmington
and Southeastern North Carolina
has just entered.
Distributors of mill and industri-
al supplies, paints, plumbing ma
terlals, water systems and heavy
hardware, Hyman Supply compa-
ny was first incorporated in New
Bern in 1902 by Thomas G. Hy-
man. The first store was under
the management Of ]. B. Rice who
purchased stock in the concern. In
1882, T. G. Hyman died and on
Jan. /, 1914, the business was pur
chased by c. M. Harrington and
w. G. Broadfoot. The corporation
was dissolved, and today the COM
pany is operated on a limited
partnership basis.
Management of the business.
which has operated from its pres
ent location since 1906, is under
the direction Of Harrington. The
New Bern branch store was dis
posed of in 1923. Recently a new
store was opened in Fayetteville,
and now six outside statesmen
serve citizens of eastern North
Carolina.
For the past several years, a
special de p r m ent has been
maintained for the specific servic-
ing Of defense plants; the compa-
ny is especially proud of the serv-
ice rendered by that department.
Many lines of merchandise have
been handled by Hyman Supply
company continuously since its
origin. Long service has been
rendered to saw mills, cotton
mills, all types Of industrial
plants, fertilizer plants and con-
tractors.
Z Speaking from long experience,
one of the, employees of the compa-
ny declared, 1.-The outlook is Ger.
tainly encouraging for Wilmington
and this territory for the immedi-
ate future" -
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
WALLIS TODAY Il
10 TIMES LARGER

WahPs Department store ~,
Front street, the home ., -'s NJ
feminine apparel and acces,a.3 .,nsf
today is more than 10 tnsFes tTssoFes
large as it was in 1887 wben rS as
business was founded. i me
Originally started in 2 stor,
"A by so feet, Wahrs tods, room
cupies more than 5000 souaro ~, Os'
OF floor space and has grown iee'
one of the pace-settting stor. mo
Wilmington. es IN
Complete lines of tem;n;r.
parel, including host Of The ~ t;'' sp'
nationally advertised brands ,a IAef
WahPs shelves. Minlady thu, gaoEa !.
sured Of fulfillment of her aim ." s'
obtain finer articles of wear r,r IN -. y
dlum-priced ranges in a nnd.n ,le'
well-arranged store. IL
Wahls employees 27 person, VI.
are under the supervision Of VINO WI
STORE manager, {. l.. Redding 8
A. Wahl is the owner OF tho oon .
plete store. wills
Wallis has always carried
the largest and most comnIa,a W
selection in all items sold NV
throughout the war and now 4 ,h
store can offer to the most sv.n.
ing customer a larger variety ,Sa
choice than that offered by na~
large stores in the major cita.
OF the country, and at astonisbing
ly low prices.
Taking a peek into the tuh,r,
Wahl says:
THE outlook for Wilmington !,
very bright indeed with the M,
sibilities of great revival of INV,
and shipping activities as the ;,
suit of the real effort to seem,
additional facilities here, beside,
the very wonderful prospect Of tb,
accelerated flow of industry t'
our city, adding to the enlploympr,
and payroll of the area. And n
course the good news Of the prob
able retention of shipyard facF.
ties adds to the brightness Of n,
outlook"
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
EX-VET president
OF FUEL COMP ANY

The expansion and growth d
the Harriss Fuel Company which
started in business November IN
of last year, is a record of what u
happening among enterprisn,
young men returned from the seN
ice. David S. Harriss, presidea
and general manager, prior to be-
ginning operation OF the business
was for four years and four months
in the Navy and was inactivstsi
with the rank of commander.
The Company located on Market
Street road at the Atlantic Coast
Line crossing plans a large fire.
proof warehouse, storage space sd.
jacent to the tracks a, soon a
building materials are available.
At present they are engaged In re.
failing and servicing the fuel oil
trade with Standard OIL Producu
and ESQ Heat Of all grades Th
management stated that they were
featuring an automatic delivery
system which prevents the GUS
toner ever running out OF oil :.
maintaining a personal check Oh
his supply.
1--WE expect to handle many other
lines" Harriss said, "as soon II
manufacturers make them avail
able: such as, Gilbar BumeA
Essotane (bottle gas) for cook5s,
heating and refrigeration. We will
also add coal to our fuel lin. II
soon as stocks are available"
Harriss stated that his COMPANY
is successor to the fuel oil d.
partment of Hughes Brothers. l. T.
LeGwin is office and sales NAB
ager, while Robert Merritt Is
charge of the service department
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
SNOW WHITE AFTER
MODERN FIXTURES

Snow White Laundry and Cs'N
ers, Fifth and Wright str.si
plans to install new equipment am
modernize the plant as soon
proper material is released 10
cording to the owner, T. NJ hi"
ritage.
Heritage, an experienced m' m'
Bern laundry operator before ~
acquired the Snow White IN Nv
vember, 1945, says his estsOI.
ment also plans to add more pSs
up laundry trucks as soon as '4t ~,
production is resumed ana IN
trucks are placed on the marx, ,...i
Today, special services rtno'lT sT' nv
by Snow White include 'ns -,
Pont Aridex water -epellen' y.
cessing for all garments, fh' Ds, ~,
lou 1O-year guaranteed no'n .,,l RI
lection for all clothing ana up''
stored furniture. ~ 4
C. D. Hatley, a man N'~ .s
years experience in the OuSD, ..,
is manager of the compsy ,',, N~
employees so persons. -Four '',,J VI
are operated in Wilmldg'q,n ,,,.'
Wrightsville Beach and vicl0iP :,
Cash-and carry stations -,
maintained at 202 Princess 'I" ~.
the Carolina Beach road a. ,.,,,
set boulevard. the Carolina B'.a s'.,,
road at Maffitt Village, r.fl S.
street in Maffitt Village. 7O4 w." =,
street, Greenfield street ID u,,t;;
Forest and fifth ana W"
streets. y.dl
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
No Limit To The "
Territory Ser0ed, |, I,
Says R. /. C'''

Harrell-Coble Funeral ssa ,.i
416 Walnut street, was 'olna,, a,s.,
1894 and now as then the l,,a.,a' ,.s 4
R. Ladd Coble, says r, ii'. Tl
no Limitation to the teffiOt..
are willing and ready 10 SER ,5srrsIg.
Until June l, 1945, the itar I,roGt
Coble Funeral Service was tlots n
as Harrell-Coble Funeral N
Harrell-Coble is a member co,,tb =.
sponsoring group OF the Inn.
funeral insurance organlza'''-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
Future Pune to Resemble
 Bullet, Army Airmen Told

Washington, Sept. 5 -UP)- Army Air Force engineers took a look at their drawing boards today and saw planes that make the P-8O Shooting Star as outmoded as the old Model TT" auto.
 They are expected to make it pos sible for man to hurtle through the air at two and three times the speed of sound (about 700 miles an nour).
 These planes are still in the de- sign stage and are being developed by A.AF. experts with the CO., operation of private plane manu- lecturers
 They will involve revolutionary changes in design. The conoven- tional aircraft design of today re- sembles 8 bird. The plane of the future may resemble the shape of a bullet, an arrowhead or a diamond, the aeronautical engineers believe.
 When a preSent-day airplane ap- breaches the speed of sound, tre- mendous pressures build up on the leading edge of the wing and beat against the surface of the fuselage. This immobilizes or freezes" con- trols.
 The A.AF. Is attacking this prob lem beginning this Fall with the XS-1, the first of series of ex- perimental model planes that will attempt to fly faster than the speed of sound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

boy at the Arnold Forsters And girl for the State Senator Elmer J. Hollands at the Penn Hosp, Pittsburgh In 3 wks at the Roxy Claudia and David" crossed 1862, 900 Cardinal Spell man is recording an album of his own poetry for RIGA Victor. The proceeds will go to the Cardinals pet charity, New York Founding Hospital.
 Sounds in the Night: At Leon & Eddie's: Tommy Manville must be getting old. He took a vacation this Summer instead of honey moon" In the Cub Room "Oh, stop giving yourself stars!" At the Singapore: Hes a typical Broadway success. Doesn't know anybody any more" In Village Vanguard: Her tongues an express train, and rumors are its only passengers At the 400: Every time one of those guys at the United Nations Conference shakes a threatening fist he's talk ing your life in his hands" :. At the Copa: He took me to breakfast last night" At the Stork: Be careful! She looks like the plaintiff type"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
|WCTU Gives Up
 Possible Return IOf Prohibition

Columbus, Sept. B. UP) The W Wom ans Christian Temperance Union does not seek the return of prohibition, President Mary B. Er- win said here today.
 The Temperance leader said the w cru. wanted to encourage total abstinence from use of alcoholic beverages but that I've have tried prohibition and 1t is not the answer for the WC.T.U."
 In an interview at the organiza- tion's State convention here, Miss Erwin urged a reduction in the number of places liquor could be sold by the drink and recommended closing or bars that could be reach, ed only by driving & car.
 She said that, although the W.C.TU. still opposed use of to- bacco, it's widespread use, even by some clergymen, had curtained the campaign against it.
 MeXico's radio patrol service Is to add 25 jeeps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
Nozis Forced WindsorOff
 Ribbentrop Says
 He Was Friendly

Nuremberg, Sept. 5-(UP)-For- mer Nazi diplomat Joachim von Ribbentrop believed the Duke of Windsor had to abdicate the throne of England because he was too friendly to NaZi Germany, a docu- ment just made available by the War Crimes Tribunal indicated to- day.
 Ribbentrops statement was made in a report to Adolf Hitler in Jan uary, 1888. It was captured by the Allies and was made available to Ribbentrop's defense by the British Foreign Office.
 Won Ribbentrop said he despaired of reaching an agreement with Eng land but in view of Edward VII last attempt seemed indicated" 7" according to the document.
 To-day, I no longer believe in an understanding. England does not wish an overpowerful Germany as 8 neighbor offering 8 steady threat to her islands. She will fight for 1t. But National Socialism is believed capable of doing tremendous things"
 He said the then Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin already recog- nized that Edward VIII had to ab- dicate because he was not sure whether in view of his convictions he would cooperate in 8 policy of inimical to Germany"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
$2OO Monthly Asked For Medal Winners

Boston, Sept. 5- CUP) - John c. Williams, assistant legislative off, cer of the Veterans of Foreign Wars said today he would introduce a resolution in Congress asking that winners of the Medal of Honor be paid $200 month for life.
 At present, he said, holders of the nations highest awarded receive $1O a month when they are 60 and g a month when in uniform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
Walter WincheII \ Or BrO0dw0y
NEW YORK HEARTBEAT
Ssess Hsss a,S~ssSa osS~s,A sssA D~s nussu

NEW YORK HEARTBEAT
 SiIhOuettes; Garbo, back from the Old Country, taking long strides along Park Avenue CBS' Jack Smith lon the same artery) airing his two prize winning South Amer ican pooches that kept yapping al lovely Maria Montez Wouldn't you2 {. Patti Clayton, the can ary, cuddling fudgicle at Broad way Soda-Stand Actress Mar sha Hunt (who portrays scrub- woman in the new Carnegie Hall'' fficker) being taught how to scrub the floors there by one of the charwomen :. . Morton Downey: Americas SweethaIp.
 SalIlies in Our Alley: Milton Berle, the $10O,000 per week comedian, was lon" at the Carnival. The act is often a 2-hour routine Hes a big ham all right" someone re- marked, but there's a little bit of ham in everyone" "In Berle'S case" said Art Franklin. there's a little bit of everyone in that haml'' Jackie ElinSon saw hotel announcement of it's current at traction, to wit: A bandleader his trombone, his orchestra and his picket signl
 vignette: Laura JaPlante, the movie star, who is still locker, tells it herself She drove up to 8 gas station recently where the attendant did a double take and said: Say, did anybody ever tell you that you look like Laura La- Planter" A bit cagily, Laura replied: Why. yes. AS a matter of fact several people have" |. To which he hastily added: "Oh, don't get me wrong, lady I don't mean the way she looks NOW!'
 MemOs of Midnighter: Paul Haakon, the ballet dancer star, got his final decree in Fla. He will next merge with showgirl Dean Myles A petition is being cir culated by chorines not to go out with striking musicians. They are giving out dishes in some local movie theaters again .. Bill Jaffe says he isn't reconciling with his ex-wife The Blue Angel resumes Friday night There's hat check gal at Howie's, a college grad, marking time while waiting orders to serve the govt In Ger many. She also does surgery at 8 midtown hosp. This is worth money tip: The new line of darlingS for the Riviera will all be un- marriedl A drama critics wife is rumored in Mexico arrang- ing a divorce Radio editor liar riet Van Horne has finally tuned in Station LOVE. He's a Conn. edi- tor.
 New York Novelette,: Not too long ago a pretty newcomer chlorine phoned a newspaperman she knows She said she had weighty problem for him to help solve. She said her chief ambition was to wed a millionaire, but she didn't know any Could he introduce her to some? Nothing came of 1t .. A few weeks ago that girl married a multi-millionaire. who settled nine million dollars on his ex-wife for the divorce. The newlys are still honeymooning She is Marianne O'Brien He is the Camel ciggie heir, R. J. Reynolds.
 Broadway Torch Song: (By Don Wahn): The mob is back-the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

Air F'oorce experts believe that as airplanes approach the greater speed of guided missiles or bullets, they will more closely resemble them in shape.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

nights take on a tang New shows, new gals, new blood is in
 the veins Yet I remember all
 the songs we sang When wine was king and glamours held the reinS .. That was an Autumn tinc-
 tured with delight When life
 was lush and all the chips were down And we would wait like culprits for the night To steal the gold that drifted on the town
 But we were ripe for all the prankS of Fate And so we came to terms with diScontent {. And suddenly we found the hour was late The wine was low the gold was strangely spent .. turned to you as solace for a Fool '. But you and Autumn both turned very cool
 Curtain Calls: The Dunhills, an exciting act at the Strand {. Betty Reilly's Deluxe disc, "Tierra Va Teml,la" Bing's platter: "The PeSsimistic Kerrickter with the Crabapple Face" corking ly- ric Carmen Cavallaro's ver- sion of "Carioca." Magnificol :. Sergio OTto's torrid revue at Ha- vana-Madrid .. V. Monroe's Lazy Day" CvictOr) The zingy Pe- ters Sisters at the Zanzibar Lew Parker and Arnold Moss in the revived newspaper comedy. '"The Front Page" '. The Blue Skies" score (35 B,erlinspirations) due soon.
 On the Small Time: Paul Small the artists representative, who weighs about an eighth of a ton, was even heavier when he ran away from home Is years ago to go on the stage . His father was so infuriated about it, said Paul last night, that he used to beat me up' every time he ran into me- He told him he was a disgrace to the family, too Shortly after, Paul was booked to appear at the Audubon lTheater, the neighborhood 4-a-day house ., The Old Gentle man was sNated in the balcony when Paul came on A chap in the adjacent pew didn't appre- ciate Paul's talent |. "Ho, hot" he heckled, get a load of that big horse trying to sing!" Small, ST, was furious Elbowing the stranger hard, papa proudly ex- claimed: "Shaddopp! Dots my son!"
 Manhattan Murals: The night porter at Peck & Peck's on Vth near 53rd, who laborS until dawn in only a pair of swim-trunks. .. . The traffic cop at 40th and 7th- a double for the Mayor The swanky cream-colored machine which waits every closing time at Sand St. and 9th. A blonde at the wheel waiting for a tooter whom he drives to Harlem The cop frisking a lad in the Harlem sector at ayem and finding a knife. I'd rather" he said, 'be caught by a cop with a. knife on me than by 8 mugger without one"
 The Late Watch: Saratoga's Pip ing Rock spot, they say, made over 8 million in the one month season | . Reports had Jock Whitney los ing $55, 900. He and his sister, &C., cord1ng to insiders, contributed $117,0OO via chemin de fer | Arrowhead att he same resort made some coin There was beef against one joint, neither of the above. Someone nailed the dice, and they were trained! It's a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

Mexico's radio patrol service 1 to add 25 jeeps.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-09-13
Prizes To Be A,carded
At SUNDAYS Conch-
Rambler Ball Came

Approximately ten different
prizes will be awarded lucky spec
tators at the Lake Worth Rarnb-
ler-Key West Conch game in Mu
nicipal Stadium here Sunday aft
ernoon.
Prizes will also be given play
ers for the first hit, first stolen
base and first extra-base hit. The
pitcher striking out the most bat
tiers will receive a prize.
Key West will put strong
club on the field to oppose the
Ramblers, who have twice de-
feated local teams on their own
grounds. Vidal and Lastres will
probably work on the mound for
Key West. Ramblers will use
their ace hurler, "Swede" Han
sen, now owned by the New
York Giants,
Joe Navarro, masterful back
stop, will accept the slants of the
Key West tossers. Dennis will
work behind the plate for the east
coast club.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-09-13
VFW Downs Legion

A clash of veterans" featured
the second game of the evening
as the Vetrans of Forign Wars
nosed the American Legion, 9
to z.
The lead see-sawed b a k and
the outcome was in doubt until
the final putout.
VFW opened the scoring in the
top-half of the first round, tally
ing once on two hits and a wild
pitch. Legion went ahead of the
Vets in it's half of the opening
round by scoring three runs on
a hit batsman and two safeties.
In the second stanza, VFW raj
lied to- wrest the lead from Lee
gion. The ca burst ;1etted the
Vets five runs, which were scored
on just one hit, TWO bases on balls
and three errors.
Legion sent runner across the
plate in the third on walk, stol-
en- base and an error. That made
the count read s to 5 in favor OF
the Vets. Came the fourth and
Legion knotted the game at Gall
by tallying twice on a home run,
a walk and single.
The score again was tied in tie
fifth as each club chalked up a
run. VFW got its marker on a
double by Machin, a walk and a
wild pitch and Legion tailed on
a single by Gomez to center, a
''beat out" bunt by DiaZ and a
wild toss to first by the catcher
that allowed Gomez to go all the
way home. Diaz fell on the ball
at first when the catcher made
his wild throw and was ruled
safe by the base. umpire. How
ever, the chief umpire overruled
the base Jump and called Diaz out
for interference.
In the sixth the Vets won the
game on a double by Santana,
a walk, a stolen base, bunt by
Machin and wild pitch that
scored two runs. Legion, in its
half of the sixth, made bid to
again tie or pass the Vets but was
held to a lone maker, scored on
a triple by Ogden, walk and a
bunt by Castro.
Both teams failed to score in
the seventh.
Score by innings: r. II. 4.
Vets $50 OH % z 4
Legion .-.- 301 I'll 0-8 10 4
Arias and ]. Mira; c. Gates and
Castro,
Home run: Barber; two-base