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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-12-20

i wrote for n World War ! veteran
ia his World Wa II sol | know
from tina. le.ter that he was ike
fathers the void over: wanting
better ihngg foe their caiidren
han ties shemse Ves had.
| ote many letters, also adj
dref many Christmas cards
Throughout The day.
On the other end Of the hall,
| found two more local boys, one
from Paseagonla who had been
these fof many months and a
neWcomer from Moss Point. II
really gives one a warm feeling
to heae those fellows cal out:
Grey Lady, can you do so-and-
50 for me2'
We cave ire floor at 1880
ard return at 200 o'clock and
continue making our rounds. 1t
is 4.30 before we know it and
time to 90 home. We hate to
lea.9e tenn, particularly one so
helpless that he can only thank
YOU WITH q smile. Many are bed
ridecn and so for from hOmel
They seem TO especially appre-
eiate our little visits and the
things we do f0l them.
We reach Pnseagoula at GOO
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-12-20

O'Clock, tired but feeling VIC have
done something worth while for
these veterans who have done so
much 70 US.
/ 20 hope every lady WHO can
possib do 50 VI contact Miss
M lie Tai'man at he Red Cross
office in Pascagouia and voiun-
tee fog this work II costs you
on'y your time. Your lunch and
tfanspo tation are free.
And just so you won't think
that there is no need for you or
TINT your efforts won't be appre-
eiated, here IS a letter | received
after my Thanksgiving visit. 1t
is signed b. Miss Elizabeth Lee,
fed director Of the Red Cross at
the Biloxi Facility.
II am sure you would have
been pleased ia have heard the
patterns, NJ SECS, and attendants
giving you praise for coming TO
the oapital o. Thanksgiving
Day" she wrote, Eve rone con
cefned felt E was very commend
able for volunteers to give a holi.
day to the patients and | felt YOU
would Ike TO know this. Looking
forward 10 seeing You mex
Thursday
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-12-20
Sonto Claus Is
Star AT St. Nick's
Amateur Show

The star Of the DIV Alumni's
81. Nick's Amateur Show given
in the auditorium of the school
Monday evening, Dec. Is under
the sponsorship OF the DIV
Alumni was Santa Claus himself
rs impefsonated by Calvin Dav-
export.
fhe show en- this occasion was
the outgrowth Of a similar per-
formance staged BY the Alumni
last year and. which proved so
successful requests for another
presentation were so numerous
as to call for a second presen-
tation.
The performance took place on
an ~e'aborately decorated stage on
which a g%,ittering Christmas
tree held a prominent place.
Toe performance proved that
exceptional talent may be found
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-12-20

in the city as each of the many
pumbers was expertly given.
The first prize was captured
bv Juanita Farragut fog her rem
dition of "Shortenin' Bread,
while the second prize went 10
Elaine Schank who gave a tap
dance. The third was captured
b. two small bows, Henry Irving
and DelbeIt Green, who gave a
guitar number.
AZ prizes had been donated By
'oca' merchants, rs was the flo
RAJ corsage which was presented
TO Mss Joyce Krebs who gave a
beautiful balloon dance following
the show. Bernard Moore also
captured a prize which had been
donated by Miss Rita Johnson.
The show was under the di-
rection of Miss Vera Stiglets who
is very appreciative of the fine
cooperation and contributions to-
wards the success of the show.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-12-20
BY MRS. WILLIAM c. BYRD

ny Wnc. LLlAM u DIM
; Sometime ago | was one Of sew
efnl ladies here in Pascagoula
Who completed the prescribed
course for Hospital and Recrea-
tion Corps conducted By the Jack
son County Chapter of the Amer
lean Red Cross.
We are known as Gray La
piesn, so called because Of the
gray coiored uniforms and caps
we wear, We are proud volan-
1eer workers.
i Our york so far has been az the
Veterans Administration Hospital
"a Biloxi. | am going to tel you
about my day there last Thurs
Eay.
We arrived at the hospital at
1T 8:45 and went on duty at 900
p'clock. We usually work one
fsOor. but since there were only
5Wo Of as on eutv that day, we
4wo covered the three floors.
There are veterans there that
sange from 20 TO "a yeats Of age.
They are from many different
States. Some have been there for
years, some linger for only a few
days. Each has a human inter-
Rst tsorv.
/ called on my very old vet
fran friend who tells me each
lime | visit him that he Is "a
years old and mighty poorly.
He is one of my favorites, but
4 must move on. Then | look
saround and there Is a newcomer
sfrom Pascagoula. He is a World
War | veteran and asks me If |
will deliver q message to his fam
ally when | get back to Pasea-
sgoula.
) | assure him that | will and,
setter handing out the many lit
tile items tire Red Cross furnishes
10 these men, | 60 across the hall
and meet another Paseagottlat
sman. this time a World War ii
veteran. | brought q message
! rom him TO his wife and child
sI.ere.
Some of the veterans want let
! eys from their families read TO
stkem and replies written. One |
: recall in particular was a letter
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-12-20
Mrs. Pickett Hostess
To 500 Club At A
Meeting Thursday

On Thursday, Dec. y, Mrs.
Ben H. Pickett extended pleas
ant hospitality to the 500 Club
at he fome on Canty street.
Christmas decorations gave a
holiday aspect 20 the home
The games gave the top score
favor to Mrs. Martin Heinrich
with Mrs. Richard Sneeringer
winning the second high.
The consolation favor went to
Mrs. Ben Scholtes and the cut
prize to Mrs. j. l.. Carson.
The players were Mesdames
Heinrich, Sneeringer, Scholtes,
Carson, John Smith, l.. l.. Watts,
P. w. Cox and Ben II. Pickett.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-12-20

The West Indian island of Bar
bados has the third Oldest parlia-
ment in the British Empire. Its
assembly was set up 307 years
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-12-20

President Theodore Roosevelt
was the youngest man ever in
augurated as President of the
United States, at AZ years of age.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-12-20
A Day In The Life OF A Gray Lady

EDITORS MOTT The article
printed here was written by Mrs.
William G.. Byrd of I'll Grant Circle.
Fascagoula. and portrays q day in
the life OF a Gray Lady. We think
<4ne report She gives Will explain
sWhy more of these ladies OF mer-
xEy'f are needed. and we reproduce
II with the hope that il viii infiu-
.knce more women IN this area to
~syoiunteer for this important work
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30
Flora Macdonald In Scotland"
Symphonic Drama Set For May 9Th

when Prince Charlie calls for the
pipers. With them will be a young
guest solo dancer, Martha Jean
Crawford of the College Park, Md,
who will be presented in the diff
ficult and spectacular Sword
Dance, and other Scottish folk
dances.
Starring as Flora Macdonald is
charming young Jane Gray Sander
lin, whose dramatic ability may be
gift from her mother, Mrs. Helen
Sanderlin, originator of the i'm
pressive Easter pageants which
have become an institution at
Carver's Creek church, the old
Quaker Meeting House, in Bladen
county. The 9th successive pa
geant, directed by Mrs. Sanderlin,
was held last Sunday. However,
Miss Sanderlin is talented actress
in her own right. After receiving
her degree in Dramatic Art in
Greensboro, she entered North
western University to continue her
study of dramatic art, and is now
doing graduate work in dramatics
at the University of North Caro-
lima. During her years of study
she has played number of diff
ficult roles with outstanding sue
cess. She is particularly suited to
tragic roles, having scored one of
her greatest triumphs in Dumas
famous French classic, Camille.
In the symphonic drama, Flora
Macdonald, this young actress
brings vividly to life the farapus
part played in Scottish history by
the young girl, Flora Macdonald.
Leslie Watson, who plays the triple
roles of the Tutor, jamie, and the
Old Guard, has already made a
name for himself in the dramatic
world. He has studied in New
York under Walter McGraw, di-
rector-producer for the Columbia
Broadcasting system, and was win
ner in the annual John Golden
additions. He is a graduate of the
Academy Of Dramatic Arts in New
York. Before the war he acted
with the American Art Players,
and during the war, gave his SER
vices without remuneration to the
Theatre Wing War Service and to
the Merchant Marine canteen
Last year, he left New York and
entered the University of North
Carolina to complete his college
education. Since being there, he
has collaborated with Jane Sander
lin in the Carolina folk play, Sand
Creek. Other leading parts will be
played by Esley Greene, as Sir
Alexander Macdonald; Walter E..
Marley, Jr. as Captain Ferguson;
Robert Sturdivant as Frederick
of Wales; Dixon Jackson as Chief
O'Glengarry the children, Buie
Seawell, as Bonnie Boy Blue, and
Anne Marley as Wee Bonnie
Lass" There is large supporting
cast of students from universities
in the Carolinas and Virginia.
Dougal Coke, formerly with the
Carolina Playmakers, who has had
wide experience on Broadway, is
technical manager of the perform
ance.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30
FRANKLIN Grange Group
Enjoys Stunt At Meet

The Franklin Grange organiza-
tlon OF Harrells' Store, enjoyed a
very unusual treat recently at its
regular meeting when team from
me lngold Grange put on the First
Degree. ''-
Durlng the business session. Mrs.
"A: "A. Maynard and Mrs. D. W.
Johnson were appointed by Master
n. X. Walker as the membership
committee. A motion was carried
by the Grange to have an interim
meeting of officers every two
weeks for the purpose of better
organization and progress of the
chapter.
A stunt presented by James
herring, W. B. Highsmith, W. T.
McLamb, Odius Canady Dressing,
MRS. A. A. Maynard, and Mrs.
herman Peterson, was given after
the business meeting.
A social hour was enjoyed and
the refreshment committee served
grape juice and cakes to the mem
bers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30

days program. Contests were held
during the afternoon and evening
until successful teams were chosen.
Members of the college faculty
acted as judges in the debates.
Esther Mae Leitner of Roanoke
Rapids, Charles Long Of Thom>
vile, and Edward B. Bright of
Chocowinity, members of the Jar
Wis Forensic Club at the college
here, were presiding officers at
the contests held during the day.
Also assisting with arrangements
were the following college students:
Gloria Butler of Tabor City, Joyce
Strickland of Angler, and Alice
Sumrell of Harbinger.
The debates in Greenville were
preliminary to the state contest
which will be held in Chapel Hill
on May 2 and 8. At that time
winners Of district contests will
meet for final arguments on the
state debate topic.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30
College Debate
Teams Name Top
Winners AT School

c9gENVILLE, April 29.-Win-
in contests staged on Thurs
ls,' Aoril 25, by the Eastern
oes o.ric+ of the North Carolina De
Ds.- so Union at East Carolina Teach
pa. College were: affirmative
s.s Mary Lima Raper and Betty
a@+b ls@5-' Chappe1 of Hertford; and
Ayr Asa-iye team, Anne Williams and
4tsd 4n;sbard Bowen Of Rocky Mount.
Nt.' CIV teams entered the final
,'nds 1- of debates. These included
.4t@,irmative teams from Rocky
s+a,n- S+ washington, and Hertford
WI negative teams from Kinston
s|iander, s+'I and Rocky Mount.
Fifteen teams of debaters, repre-
,ooting nine schools gathered on
3se East Carolina Teachers College
a.mnus to debate the state topic,
ppsolved that every able-bodied
male citizen Of the United States
d,ol1ld have one year of full-time
Military training before attaining
Taking part were both affirma-
.irp and negative teams from
Snrelian Springs, Littleton, Rocky
Mount, Scotland Neck, and Wash
iooton. Affirmative teams from
Elizabeth City, Creswell, and Hert-
ford and negative teams from
AnIander and the Granger High
School at Kinston participated in
the contests also.
DR.. NJ. N. Posey of East Caro-
Ina Teachers College, director of
the debates for the Eastern Dis
+rjct presided at the opening meet
ing on Thursday a: announced the
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30
Flora Macdonald Music
Students Give Program

LUMBERTON, April 29.-Dean
Robert Reuter- of the Flora Mac
donald college Conservatory of
Music presented three of his ad-
vanced students as guest artists at
the meeting of Lunberton Music
club at the home of Billy Bridges.
Assisting hostesses were Mrs.
Henry Kass, Misses Martha Britt
and Frances 10y.
A delightful program was rem
dered by Mrs. Betty Cook, So
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30

prano; Misses Barbara Ogilvie, pi-
anist; and Faye Maness, pianist
and accompanisI. Mrs. B. H.
Stansel presided. Plans for OBJ
servance of National Music Week
in May were announced by Miss
Allie Bird McKi1non. Mrs. j. B,
Bridges assisted in serving.
Mrs. A. W. Cook read paper
prepared by Mrs. j. c. jackson
at the meeting Of Colonel Thomas
Robson chapter OAR at the home
of Mrs. Q. L. Henry. New officers
were elected as follows: Mrs. w.
F. Scarborough, regent; Mrs. E.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30

L. Whiting. first vice-regent; Mrs.
A. Truman Parmele. recording
secretary Mrs. Fred Townsend,
registrar; Mrs. James B. Roun-
tree, historian.
Lumberton Business and Profes-
sional Women's club elected new
| officers at its dinner meeting at
Hotel Lorraine. They are: Miss
Alice Kelly, president; Miss Het-
tie Kate Akin. vice-president; Mrs.
Martha Pate Kelly, recording Sec
/ retary; Ms. BeulaA Lee McKin-
ley, corresponding secretary; Mrs.
Bess Monroe, treasurer. The club
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30
BLOCKADE

DETROIT, April 20 -(P)- A
blockade of several hundred autos,
parked two abreast, was thrown
up Monday on the main highway
leading to the strikeboumd Stinson
aircraft division of Consolidated
Aircraft Corp, scene of a brief
picket line clash last week. A
crowd of 500 men and women,
many carrying union signs, mill
ed about the plant but there was
no disorder.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30
WINS SPELLING BEE

WINSTON-SALEM, April 29-P
Lewis Craft, 13, student in the
Leesville school of Forsyth coun-
ty, will represent northwestern
North Carolina and southwestern
Virginia in the national spelling
bee at Washington on May 28. He
won the trip by taking first place
in the annual Winston-Salem Jour-
nal-Sentinel contest.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30

is sponsar;ng \ bridge tournament
for the benefit Of a community
center on April %. The sum of
SGT was donated to the American
Cancer Society. Miss Nina Pittman
is retiring president.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30
Club Clock

The Women's Missionary So
cieties of st. Matthew'S and St.
Paul's Lutheran churches will
have joint mission study
class this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock in the parish house of
St. Paups church, Sixth and
Princess str e e t. They will
study ''Christianity Where You
Live. "A cordial invitation is
extended to sll interested
members and friends.
The Dorcas Society of St.
Paul's Lutheran church will
hold the monthly meeting on
Thursday afternoon at 4
o'clock in the parish house.
Sixth and Princess street.
The Ladies auxiliary to the
Brotherhood of Railroad Train
men will meet Thursday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock at the
Junior Order Hall.
The Co-Ed class of the First
Baptist church will meet Fri
day night at 8 o'clock at the
church. Miss Maude Weber
will be guest speaker Of the
evening.
The ladies of the Fifth Ave
nue. Methodist churc h will
sponsor turkey supper on
Tuesday evening at $50 O clock
at the church.
The WSCS of Grace Metho-
dist church will hold the regu-
lar meeting at the church on
Wednesday as follows: Spiritu-
al Life group II am, circle
meeting l1:30 am, business
IL o'clock, luncheon at lis p.
M, with circle as hostess.
A meeting of the "Y" moth
ers will be held Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock at the
YWCA.
The Colonial Village Mothers
club will meet Wednesday
night at $3.50 o'clock in the
home of Mrs. J. H. Erwin,
124 Colonial Village.
The Philathea class of First
Baptist church will meet Thurs
day night, o'clock, in the
home of Mrs. Percy R. Hall,
309 Northern boulevard, Sunset
Park.
The past matrons and pa
irons club of Goldenrod chap
meet Friday night at O'Clock
N~Ioy- &c L Cfor xriI
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30
ELECTED PRESIDENT

BANNER ELK, April 29-P)-
James Blackwell of Ruffin has
been elected president of the stu
dent body at Lees-McRae college
here.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30

The past matrons and pa
irons club of Goldenrod chap
meet Friday night at O'Clock
ter, Order of Eastern Star, will
in the home of Mrs. w. H. Nc
Claim, 119 KenWood avenue.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30

Here's the 4-light drop fixture that's
gracefully styled to harmonic with
your furnishings. Stain-white glass
shade 18 inches in diameter has at
tractive etched design. Gold-co]or
metal rim adds richness Provides diff
fused. even. glareless light through.
out your room. Add beauty, too.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30

Rose tinted 17-inch glass bowl with
etched florad design combined with
this beautiful 4-light fixture desirable
FOR any dining room. Diffuses light to
all parts of the room. An attractive
value at Sears low price.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30
Bedroom Fixture
2-Li. 3ss

For Maximum Efficiency
Attractive 4-light fixture for
living, dining rooms. 16-inch
rose-color glass shade, etched
design. Gold-color holder.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30

The Philathea class of First
Baptist church will meet Thurs
day night, 8 o'clock, in the
home of Mrs. Percy R. Hall,
309 Northern boulevard, Sunset
Park.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-30

Ideal zor Colonial or Provisional in
teriors-but so informally styled it's
at home anywhere. The hobnail glass
font is topped with frosted glass chin
ney protected by antiqued red hood.
Gives plenty of light for dining, read
ing, or playing games.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-09-19
In Memoriam

In sad but loving remembrance
OF our dear brother, brother-in-
law and uncle. who departed this
life two years ago, Sept. 81. 1914
Somewhere back of the sunset.
Away from this world of strife
Our loved one is sweetly resting
In, that land where there is no
night.
Two years ago you left us
For a better place to rest.
But you are not forgotten
By those WAC loved you best.
God saw the road was getting
rough,
The hills too hard to climb.
He gently closed your weary ewes
And whispered peace Be Thine"
Often we sit and talk Of YOU
And think of how you died.
To know you could not say good
by
Before you closed your eyes.
Our hearts still ache with sadness
Our eyes shed many a tear.
Only God knows how much we
miss you,
At the end of two sad wears.
Your Devoted Sister, Brother
in-law and Niece, Douglas, Alice
and Patsy Mills.
/ 1866
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-09-19
WOODFIELD
Miss Lucille Priest
Gdithersbur0, Route 1

Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Gottwais
end sons, Harry and George of
Millerville, Md. Mr.. and Mrs. Rol-
and Ward, Mary Ann, Tommy and
Jimmy were supper guests of Mrs.
f. G. Ward on Sunday.
Miss Hetty Darby went to
Westerly, Rhode Island on Sunday
to accompany former patient to
Washington, while there they
visited points of interest and came
home by train on Thursday.
Rev. Harold Wright has printed
bulletins for the churches in his
cAarge. Woodfeld members were
very much pleased with them, so
hereafter when there is Church
news be sure to get it to Rev.
Wright by noon on Thursday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-09-19
u. Grant Smith
AUGUST, 1916

Funeral services for Mr.. u.
Grant Smith, 70, who died Mon
day, September 9th at his home in
Rockville, were held September
18th at the Clinton African
Methodist Episcopal Church in
Rockville. The Rev. Morris r.
Wallace pastor of the church Of
ficiated and was assisted by Rev.
]. Davis of Rockville, Rev. Steven
son and Rev. H. l.. B. Wilkins of
Washington. He was lifelong
resident of Rockville and had been
member of the Clinton Church
for SO years. He is survived by
four sons, two daughters, eight
brothers, five sisters, seven grand
children and seven great-grand-
children.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-09-19

Sherwood Brothers incorporated
celebrates its 50th anniversary to-
day, September 10Th. The firm
which markets Betholine Motor
fuel, Sherwood fuel oil and other
petroleum products, was founded
in 1896 by John w. Sherwood, who
e day still directs the activities Of
the business. II was originally a
ohe-man business located in a
small Baltimore waterfront build
ing. Today thousands Of Mary
landers are employed in the sale
end distribution of Sherwood pro-
ducts. The company operates rs
branch plants in the larger cities
and towns Of the state and it's
products are distributed through
nearly 900 Maryland service
stations.
In the beginning Sherwood
Brothers confined its activities to
the production of such petroleum
products as harness oils, axle
greases and maritime lubricants.
Later kerosene used for lighting
and cooking was added to the list
Of items marketed by the enter
prising Sherwood organization.
Thirty years ago the growing
popularity of the automobile
brought a demand for gasoline, or
as it was called, "naptha." Quick
to see the future in the marketing,
Of this product, the firm was
among the pioneers of the "filling
These first filling
stations consisted simply Of gal
vanized iron or wooden sheds to !
protect the drums of gasoline and
oil, a far cry from the modern I
service station of today. III
Following the first World War,
Sherwood Brothers, put a new
gasoline on the market, blend
ed of benzol and gasoline,
which retailed under the name
Betholine. In 1881 the firm en-
tered the oil heating field and be-
came one of the first companies to
offer homeowners complete SER
vice, oil burner, fuel oil, servicing
and financing, all from one sup
plier.
Today John W. Sherwood is as
sisted in the operation of the bus
mess by two sons, John R. and
Miller Sherwood who serve as vice
presidents Of the firm.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-09-19
POTOMAC

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Paine
entertained at their home on Per-
sinmon Tree Road Saturday even
ing at a large supper party in,
fonor of Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
II. Nortons first wedding an
niversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis H. johnson
returned to their home on Bronson
Drive Thursday from Atlantic
City
Mr. and Mrs. Edward o. Hend-
eison celebrated their 5Oth we'd
ding anniversary at the home of
their son and daughter-in-law Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Henderson.
Miss Louise Ballhras returned Ia
this country after a nine month
tour of Europe.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-09-19
LADY NEARLY CHOKED
WHILE LYING IN BED
DUE TO STOMACH GAS

One lady said few days ago
that she used to be afraid to go to
bed at night. She was swollen with
stomach gas, which always got
worse when she went to bed, and
the gas would rise up in her throat
after she lay down and would
nearly choke her. She couldn't lie
fiat. Had to prop herself up on
pillows. Recently this lady got
ERB-HELP and now says gas is
gone, stomach feels fine, bowels
are regular and she can go to bed
and sleep soundly.
ERB-HELP contains IL Great
Herbs; they cleanse bowels, clear
gas from stomach, act on sluggish
liver and kidneys. Miserable peo-
pie soon feel different all over. So
don't go on sufferingl Get ERB.
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