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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-22
Books Important In Work
WCoHector OF Customs

later stepped into even more con.
1uslng jobs. Chester A. Arthur wa,
a collector before he became
president, and started to collect
other things. George Bancroft
not the actor-was a collector ir
Boston, and while affiliated with
customs offices, gave Nathanie.
Hawthorne a job, but Nathanie
was too smart, and quit. Herman
Melville, author of Mupy Dicl
held down the same type position
as Wllmlngton's E. C. Snead. and
onead is expected n moment r.
launch himself into & career n
wrItlng sagas of the sea.
One Of the best reasons for these
huge volumes il federal offices is
70 Keep the book-binding firms in
profitable business. The books are
naturally bound to order not to
clash with the color scheme of the
room. It's easier to repaint a
room than a book. and office
statfs take this into consideration
when ordering their heavy ship.
ments of literature.
current rumors that the custom.
mouse here tips in one direction,
and the volumes are used for bal.
last, are not correct.
Snead said the books are read
quite frequently, as he blew the
cobWebs away from in front of the
huge bookcase in his private Of
flee.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-22
DOWNTOWN FIRM
ASSIGNS LEASE
Building Now Occupied By
Dress Shops Will Be Rem
ovated After Jan. |

Assignment Of a 30-year lease on
the building at the corner of Front
and Princess streets was recorded
In the offices of Adrian B. Rhodes
yesterday, transferring authority
from Princess Incorporated, Char
lotte, to a firm in New York.
The lease is dated Oct. 1912 and
IS slated to expire in September,
1872. The property is listed as part
OF lot five, in block 178 at the
northeast corner of Front and Prin.
cess streets.
The action follows the announce
meat several weeks ago that the
building, part of the Wallace es-
tate, will be completely rebuilt by
Princess Incorporated, or the Hol-
ly stores.
The Holly Shop now occupies the
front street lower floor, and it was
learned, unofficially yesterday that
this store will continue open until
Jan. 20.
Several enterprises are located
on other floors of the three-story
structure.
Unofficial information today in
dicated that work on the structure
will be started Jan. l, and that
present tenants are expected to
have moved by that time.
Tenants were served notice to
this effect several weeks ago, &C
cording to H. F. Wilder who made
the announcement of the corpora.
TONS building plans.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-22
Cox Will Head
WILL Beach Club

Eldridge Cox was elected presi-
dent of the VIII beach club during
a recent meeting, it was learned
last night.
Elected to serve with him were
James E. St. Armand, vice presi-
dent and Lawrence S. Everett, sec
retary-treasurer. Adrian B. Rhodes,
Ellis M. Shepherd, Charles Eng
ljsn, James M. Crute and J. W.
Tienken were elected to serve on
the house committee.
Members of the organization vot.
ed life membership to Joseph B.
Brinkley and Horace c. Johnson.
A resolution of respect was
passed to the memory of Hugh j.
Sweeney. former secretary.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-22
QUITS LEGISLATURE

MUNICH, Dec. 21-(P - DR..
Joseph Mueller, chairman of the
Christian Social Union party. fail
Ell today to win election as Minis
ter President of Bavaria and it so
Infatuated him he strobe out of the
legislature with % of his followers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-22
u. N. ACTION AssAILED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21-(R)-
Guillermo Belt, Cuban amb ssador
and chief of his country's United
Nations delegation, assailed the
U. N. assembly's action on Spain
today as "a maneuver of interna-
itonal communism.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-22
@ U STORES 0

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 21.-P
Governor Williams ordered al
retail '1uor stores South Caro-
lima today to close Christmas day
and New Years day as provided
by state law.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-22

. Fur Coats-S59 to 1888
Fur Neck Pieces-$48 to $500
. Fur Trimmed Coats-S49.50 to $3.50
. Cloth Coats-$14 to SOS
. Raincoats-$5.98 to $27.50
2-Pc. Suits-Sl4 to $61.25
. Dresses-All Sizes-S6.90 to $3.50
Evening Gowns-S26.5O to $49.5O
. Negligee Sets-$29.98 to $3.50
. Robes-S8.25 to S49.50
. Longing Pajamas-S15.07 to $685.
Blouses-$5.98 to $12.98
. Handbags-$1.96 to $60.66
Gloves-S1.59 to $7.98
. Handkerchiefs-$1.26 to $1.76
Gowns-$3.64 to 1898
. Slips-$2.50 to $6.98
. Panties-89c to $1.25
. Bed Jackets-$5.00 to 1898
Pajamas-$3:29 to 1895
. Fitted Dresser Sets-$4.98 to 1928
Perfume-$2.00 to $3.50
. La France Rayon Hose-$1.01
. Costume Jewelry-$1.25 to $3.50
. All Wool Skirts-$3.0O to 1898
. All Wool Sweaters-$2.98 to $10.34
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-22

If there is a lady of impeccable taste on your
Christmas list and if your mind is beginning
the usual Christmas debate about what to give,
we suggest a careful perusal of the list below.
Each gift is above reproach will send your
stock soaring on Christmas.
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-20

HOLLHW WOOD, Jan. -.
A TIE and a cigaret holder
that Don Ameche sent TO be
auctioned of by the inmates Of
Wednesday, prison in England
have been returned with the
explanation that the duty on
the articles was too high to
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-20
Gift TO Rudy

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 10.
That new C-Melody saxophone
Of Rudy Vallee's was given to
him by his musical director,
Bennie Kruger. who used to
blow one of the country'S hot
test saxes.
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-20
Correspondents Find Kimmer Kin
Working for u. S. Relief Agency

w VI NIlS IOI ~ -. \SHSI /NSSIlST
TWO softhearted newspapermen may
ing famous American relief agency from major scandal
They discovered that Hmmler's sser-in-law had soft
job in the Tegernsee Bavaria office her paid by funds
contributed by friends relatives
to wipe out what Himmer stood for.
Counterntelgence officers who tried get the
fired were firmly ignored.
Finally these newspapermen threatened they would
write the whole story, naming names Himmlers sisterin
law dismissed.
OK Dick Nesbitt borrowed London
~ derby from Jim Lews-to Easter Sunday Lewis
told him to keep it until he wanted it back
The Lewis became a navy lieutenant He was
the flight officer aboard the Bunker Hill when attacked
by the Jap suicide planes After the ship mped enemy
waters Japan. Lewis called his father:
Tell Dick he can keep the derby"
Lewis arrived home shortly before Christmas. He
called Nesbitt the phone.
II pessimistic," he said. please return the
derby"
GEORGE JEAN NATHAN recalling his early
NJ paper days when he first work New York
newspaper. He wrote a story which started:
"A interesting occurrence took place last night"
Editor Herbert Bayard Swope summoned him.
Young man., he advised tell your reading public
have something interesting to Let them find out for
themselves"
the Bohemian. edited by Theodore Dresser lie fretted
though because of the pubicans limited circuationand
dered whether he should continue TO write for it.
lie discussed his doubts with the Liney Peter
Dunno, author of the famed "Air. Dooley" pieces.
my SON." said the brilliant Dunno
on or the type OF publication you write for If what you
rite is good, people will find you
HARRY HERSHF1ELD repeating this one. bereaved
widow decided but the best good
husband.
She approached famed orator to deliver cuogy
funeral services. The smooh-tongued gent said:
Lady, will deliver euOgy which will hus-
band alive in the hearts your
the most beautiful words created My charge
The widow looked doubtful.
Haven't you anything cheaper"
The eulogst said:
Lady. have a little gem of a aIk-a lovely tribute
nice words and very satisfactory for $500"
The widow humble
Il really can't afford that much' she pleaded.
The pondered for a seconds Then he said
We'll, have for $25," adding sourly but lady,
Ill have TO tell the truth about him."
0NE Of the page boys local b~oadcasng
~ the Hesson brothers he wanted to become agwrter
and asked them TO look his material.
The Wessons advised him Fred Allen. The boy
managed 10 get in TO Allen and he couple
OF gags for him.
SON, said Allen. that's bringing fender to Henry
FOrd"
Is Van Johnson at the St. Regis secretly? . Joe F.
Lewis LaGuarda and Monty Wooley eaming up
air programme be known The Little Flower and the
Big Bush"
-
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-20

allow for a profitable sale. The
boys want Don to wear the tie
and smoke the holder so they
can enter duty free.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-04-20
Hazlehurst News

Mr.. Roosevelt Strong, Reporter
Mr. and Mrs. Tess Murphy of
of Monticello Street entertained the
following guests in their home on
Monday evening, April 8. with a
lovely and delicious supper. Out Of
town guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. David
Ball, Rev. and Mrs. John Hill of
Hazlehurst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermon Davis and
family were invited to spend the
day in Hermanville, Miss, in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. H. Davis.
They were accompanied by Mrs.
Hugh Davis and Mrs. Hermon
Davis nephew, Wardell. Jr. They
report an enjoyable dinner was
served them. Following this, the
Davis and their guests motored to
Port Gibson All the guests were
invited to spend Easter Sunday in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hermon
Davis. Mr.. Herman Davis and Mr..
NJ. H. Davis and brothers.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our many
friends and neighbors for their
many kindnesses and sympathy
shown us all thru the illness and
death of our sister, Cornelia DUR
We also thank the Temple Church
and st. James church for their
donations and Rev X. Washington
who delivered such comforting
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-04-20
Caiesville News
Mrs. Maggie Thomas, Reporter

Mrs. Maggie Thomas. Reporter
The Egypt Hill Sunday school
opened at its regular hour Sunday
with the Superintendent in charge.
All teachers were present and the
lesson was beautifully taught and
demonstrated by Mr.. Elree Brown.
with remarks being made by Mr..
D. l. .Lovelady.
MIR. David Glasper of New Or
leans visited his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bonnie Glasper recently.
Miss Bette Brown and family
visited in the home of her mother
Mrs. Francis Wilson.
Mr.. O. F. Thomas and Mr.. D. L
Lovelady, Mrs. Mary Lackey, Mr.
c. A. Ayres and others motored to
Crystal Springs to attend the meet
ing Of the Herald Wine and Daugh-
tiers of Jericho. They reported q
most enjoyable and interesting
meeting. A large crowd was in at
tendance.
The As Gospel Singers will sing
at the Egypt Hills school house
the 4th Sunday evening. Everyone
is invited. See Mrs. Geroge Mae
Lackey for your tickets. Mrs. Ella
Glasper and Mrs. Hattie Jones also
have tickets.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-04-20
sermon.
Signed: Durr Sisters.

Hzlehurst Gossip
Audrey Gibbs and Thurman are
really in love and from the way
they are coming on, Wedding Bells
will be ringing soon. Louise says
that goes for her and c. L., but
c. L. says it isn't true.
George Liston seems to think she
is the queen of II. H. II. but lot
Of chicks says that she will have
to do a deal Of Strengthening up be-
fore she looks like a queen.
The neatest girls around the
school are: Thelma M-Clurin. Ruby
Lee, Rosea Mae. Armtheen and
Audrey.
With Armtheen Longino and Roy
so much in love we wonder what
is Chess Wotom's story?
Wardell Brown you had better
wake up because Ruby Lee Tillman
is watching you very much these
late days.
c. L. Shannon, Wardell Brown
and eileen Thomas are getting or
much time. have you noticed.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-04-20
EASTER, 1916


Where there is hatred let love;
Where there is injury, pardon
Where there is doubt faith;
Where there is despair hope;
Where there is sadness, Joy"
The prayer of st. Francis of Assisi-which copied
from religious calendar Methodist friend of mine sent
neS in itself of the finest of Easter messages.
For what is Easter but the feast of resurrection The
raising of the spirit above the trials of the festhe fulfill
et of the law of love 1t the resurrection in the body
of Him who said And the second and greater commandment
like unto itThou shalt love thy neighbor as myself
To make peace permanent must DO as St. Francis
prayed: Where there is hatred let love" Let
keep thoughts clear of hatred and anger Let
look with eyes of love. upon brothers everywhere
Where there is injury pardon" 1t is hard to forgive
an intentional wrong done Yefew people meaningy
cruel Ignorance and carness back of most of the evil
men do And cannot we try to He did: Father for
give them, for they know not what they do.
Where there is doubt faith" We say "In God we
trust But is that enough? Must not if truly trust
God, learn how to trust our brother man?
where there is despair hope" There is always to-
morroWand the will shine again matter how deep
the midnight He whose heart has faith
be without hopewithou the light of belief in benecent
God who in due time will show the pathway better day
"Where there is Sadness JOY" Easter is the promise
that weeping may endure for night but Joy cometh in
the morning No matter how great the sorrow the promise
of resurrection brings strength to the failing heart.
All these things pray this Easertide-but not for
ourselves alone We pray OUR Father and prayer
be for all everywhere. Only in this way may keep
Easter.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-04-20
the only place that has

attempting defame criticize the only place that has
been provided
And in closing invite the parents teachers and social
workers attend the dances the Colored Skana RIM
often made by your boys and girls that
make orchestra coming out OF Laner High School, Piney
Woods School, etc. and anything goes on that YOU feel
is harmful your chidrens lives and characters now
anything that don't go in your homes schools and
other places, and I'll try to correct same
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-04-20

I've never done anything differ
ent-except being a faithful smok-
er. George Livermore, celebrat-
ing his 101st year.
There were nearly 100000 mem
bers in All Club in Mississippi last
year more than double the number
ten years ago.
Evening star., 1946-10-27

So"odoo Army engineers hove completed the spectacular
1900 mile AIokon hehwoy token over lost April from United
Stotes Army eng The DIR obove shows section
north OF Whtehose First evion roveers will be required
have ompe supplies Of food voter eoone ond sleeping
phernoo accommodations olone the hehwoy ore limited
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14
ExceIsiors New City Champions

Torrington, Sept. 14-The Excel siors won the city softball champion ship last night by defeating the Bumpers 13-1O before large crowd at Valli Field. John Mileski, super visor of the Recreation Department, awarded the winning team trophy and each player on the winning team was awarded a gold softball. Members of the losing team won silver softballs.
 The Bumpers scored one run in the first inning only to have two scored off them when they took the field. In the second inning the Bumpers scored five runs to take the lead. After the Excelsiors scored two runs in the second, they still main 6ained two run lead and with one run in the fourth, they increased it two three runs.
 Rauying in the fourth, the Ex- celsiors tied it up at TT, then went ahead in the sixth with three more.
 The Bumpers tied it up again in the top of the seventh, but the Ex- celSiors rallied again to end up at the top end of 13 to 10 score.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14
PoirLost In Sound
 Search Made
 of Old Lyme

Old Lyme, Sept. 14-(UP)-A Coast Guard search by air and sea continued today for two young men whose nine-foot sailboat was found overturned off Kelsey Point 12 hours after they started out on moon- light sail on Long Island Sound.
 Being sought were Laurence P. Allison, Jr., 21, Wethersfield, and Robert Leschke, "A, West Hartford, veteran of the Pacific warfare.
 Their overturned boat was located by Coast Guard plane and recov- cred by crash boat yesterday after noon, several hours after parents of the men reported them missing.
 Allison is a son of the assistant treasurer of the Travellers Insurance Co.,, while Leschkes father is a special agent of the Knox Insurance Agency.
 Both families are Summer resi- dents at the shore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14
61 Repairing & Piano Tuning
Rooms, Board, Hotels

66 Room to Let
 BOYS CLUB-Cottage Place Pleas ant rooms, swimming pool, home cooking, reception room. Modern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO- BATE COURT, Sept. 9th, 1946. ESTATE of MARTIN F. HAYDEN, late of the town of Waterbury, in said district, deceased. The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested. within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are request ed to make immediate payment to
 ROSEMARY HAYDEN,
 Administratrix, e72 Sylvan Avenue,
 Waterbury, Conn.
 Per Order of Court
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE NJ, FAHY, 9-1S-St Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO BATE COURT, Sept. 11th, 1946. ESTATE of CHARLES A. MOS GROVE, late of the town of Wa terbury, in said district, deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebeted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate pay
 MARY E. MOSGROVE,
 Executrix. 23 Edgehill Avenue,
 Waterbury, Conn.
 Per Order of Court
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY, 9-13-3t Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14
For Rent ReoI Estate
80 Wanted To Rent

THREE ADULTS -5 room unfur- nished apartment; must vacate Sept. IS for CT; living here IA yrs. Phone 5-0304, after P. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14

ROOMS WANTED--2 or 3 furnish CT rooms for light housekeeping. Write P. O. Box 811.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14
Late Realty News

Documents filed in the town clerks office in City Hall include:
 Mortgage Releases
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Mi cola Barone.
 The Waterbury Trust Company to Anthony and Antoinette Mockaitis. Louis Masters to Charlotte G. Barratt.
 Della Greenblatt to Frank Ta- vano.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to George E. Young.
 First Federal Savings & Loan As- sociation of Waterbury to Joseph Oscar Bessette.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Bessie Holt Tyrrell.
 Administrators Deed
 Edgar M. Jenness, administrator for c. H. Gables estate to c. H. Cables Real Estate Company, prop erty on Lincoln Street.
 Warranty Deeds
 The American Brass Company to Lester E. Wheeler, property on Knoll Street.
 Louise L. Vaill to Bernard Bern stell, property on Elmwood Avenue. Joseph Oscar Bessette to Mary Ann Begley, property on the east terly side of Wales Street.
 Louis D. Traurig to Isidor I. Spreckler, property on the north ly side of Meriden Road.
 Max R. Traurig to Murphy Ad- yertising Company, property of Merden Road.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Joseph Tavana to Thomaston Savings Bank property at 40-42 Scovill Street, $8,500.
 Bernard Berstell to First Feder- al Savings & Loan Association of Waterbury, property on Elmwood Avenue, $8,600.
 Mary Ann Begley to First Fed eral Savings & Loan Association of Waterbury, property on the east erly side of Wales Street, $7,000. Isidor I. Sprecker to First Fed eral Savings & Loan Association of Waterbury, property on the north erly side of Meriden Road. $10,00O. Murphy Advertising Company to Max R. Traurig, property on Meri- dent Road, $10,000.
 Construction Mortgage Deed Salvatore Santa Maria to aFirst Federal Savings & Loan ASsocia- tion of Waterbury. property on the westerly side of Walnut Street Ex- tension, $5,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14

6S Rooms for Housekeeping
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14
Legion Meets I2:3O

Thomaston, Sept. 14-All members of the American Legion Baseball Club are requested to meet Sunday at 12:30 o'clock at Latimers Drug Store for the game to be played in Canaan with the Canaan A. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14

YES! - JOHNSON'S STILL IS PAYING HIGHEST PRICES FOR USED CARS. ANY MAKE. ANY YEAR. BE SMART. SELL US YOUR USED CAR NOW SOON YOU'LL SEE NEW CARS ON THE ROAD. THEN USED CARS WILL TAKE A BIG DROP. DRIVE UP AND GET THE CASH. WALK OUT WITH A SMILE. WE GIVE YOU PROMP ATTENTION. OPEN FROM 8 A. M. TO g P. M. JOHNSON'S AUTO PARTS, 1903 NO. MAIN. OPPOSITE LAKE WOOD PARK. DIAL 5-1797.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14

PAINTING AND EXPERIENCING and chimney repairing and clean
 ed reasonable. Call after or 6 P. M. or 7-8 A. M. Watertown 1166.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14
Legal Notices
NOTICE

DISTRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PROBATE COURT, Sept: 18th, A. D. 1946. ESTATE of MARGARET MAYER BRENNAN, late of Wa terbury, in said District, deceased. Upon the application of THOMAS F. MAYER, SIR, Administrator, praying that he may be authorized to sell, certain real estate belong ing to said Estate, as per applica- tion on file more fully appears, it is ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Waterbury, in said District, on the 17th day of Septem- Der, A. D. 1946 at 500 o'clock in the forenoon (Standard Time, 800 Daylight Time), and that notice be given of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order one time in some news paper having a circulation in said District, on or before the 14th day of September, 1946.
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY,. 9-14-1t Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14

VETERAN-And future wife desire 3 or 4 rooms, unfurnished. Call 4-7753 anytime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14
WOODEN NICKELS TAKERS

Piqua, o. (UP)-Wooden nickels were sold to residents here during Piquas Sesqui- Centennial celebra- tion. Wooden dimes and quarters in all colors-also were gold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14
19 Help-Male or Female

COMBINATION-Maid and kitchen man; good salary. Room and board. Ring 4-4131.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-14
5s Painting, Paper Hanging

PAINTING and EXPERIENCING, FLOOR BANDED & FINISHED. Reasonable rate. Phone 3-6083 or 3-1333.