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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-05-22

point, fix the compensation of, and
remove, subject to approval by the
County Council and subject to
budget limitations and the regula-
tons of the County Personnel
Board, all personnel cf the several
departments and administrative
agencies except the Office of the
County Attorney and except such
personnel as are excluded from
such regulations.
(3) Prepare and submit the ex-
pense and capital budgets.
az Administer the centralized
purchasing provisions of this Char
ter.
(5) Examine regularly the
books, papers, and records of each
department and report to the
County Council in Executive Ses-
sion the condition in which he finds
them. The County Manager may
order an audit of any Office at any
time.
(6) Prepare and make public a
comprehensive annual report to the
NOuHCy OOuIlCll IeSdfuiHS iLie
County Government and such other
reports as are necessary from time
to time.
(7) Represent the County Coun-
Gil as liaison officer in meetings
with the several County Boards
and bi-county commissions having
functions affecting Montgomery
County.
(8) Perform such other duties
as may be required of him by the
County Council and as may be pro-
vided by this Charter or by public
local laws.
b. The salary of the County
Manager as fixed by the County
Council in Executive Session shall
be not more than $12, 100000 a year.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1947-05-22
ARTICLE VII.
CENTRALIZED PURCHASING


Sec. l. Purchasing.
a. In addition to the functions
hereinbefore provided, the County
Manager shall, subject to the pub
~"nnral and local laws. have the
following functions which he may
delegate to any officer or employee
OF the Executive Branch to be des-
ignated by him:
~ The making of all purchases
and contracting for supplies, ma
terial, and equipment for any Coun-
t.y department or agency to be paid
for out of County funds;
% Establishment and operation
OF County warehouse for County
supplies, material, and equipment
and the maintenance of a sufficient
STOCK of staple commodities to
meet the requirements of the
County Government and the devel-
opment and operation of uni
form, modern system of stores con-
trol based upon perpetual inven-
(S) The sale of surplus, old,
and waste supplies. materials, and
equipment of the County;
(q The establishment, after
consultation with appropriate off
Gals of suitable specifications and
standards for all supplies, mater
ial, and equipment to be purchased
and inspection of deliveries to de-
termine compliance with such speci-
fications and standards;
(5) Establishment and mainten-
ance of a system or acquisitions
and receipts covering the furnish
ing of supplies, materials and
equipment to departments and
agencies of the County.
b.. The provisions Of Subsection
a, above shall apply to the County
school system only to the extent
requested by the County Board Of
Education. VI
Sec. 2, Competitive Bidding
ANY, single purchase or contrae,
involving an expenditure of more
than $500.00 shall be made from
or let by sealed bids or proposal.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
BERNE

Berne, Oct. 1-Mr. and Mrs. Law
renee Mallett spent the weekend
with their son in Canton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson
and Louetta Thompson spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Thompson and Linda Lou.
Mr.. Clyde Smith, of Westerville,
spent Saturday with his father,
Linn Smith, of Caldwell route.
Mrs. Anna Jerles and Mrs. Jennie
Barrett called at the home of Miss
Dorinda Smith Sunday evening.
Mrs. Wilmer Watson and child
rem, of Mt. Ephraim, spent Saturday
with relatives here.
Mrs. Edna Byers and sons, of
Sycamore Valley, visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Thompson
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed McAtee, of Cam
bridge, were visitors in town, Sun
day.
John Swick called on his brother,
Tom Swick, Sunday.
Mrs. Bernice Crum, Mrs. Winnie
Rucker and Mrs. Harry Kohut, Jr.,
attended church at Mt. Tabor Sun
day and later visited Mr.. Charles
Forshey, who is i'll at his home.
Mrs. Mae Forshey is visiting her
daughter, Blanche Robins.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02

Whigville, October 1-Mr. and
Mrs. Virgil Watson and children
spent Sunday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Myron Bates and family of Mt.
Ephriam.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Cutler and fam
lily of Summerfield spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Dan
ford.
Mrs. John Gulick spent the week
end with Mrs. Helen Bridwell of
GAINESVILLE.
Irene Bates spent Thursday night
with Jolene Cutler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Bates and
daughter, Sandra Lynn, Mr.. and
Mrs. Maynard Johnson of Caldwell,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Carter spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Goodsell
Carter of Cuyahoga Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Cutler and
John Thomas attended the fair at
Old Washington Thursday.
Mrs. Helen Watson and Mrs.
Gould Ward spent Thursday with
Mrs. Craig Cleary.
Harold Van Dyne and Lester Mar
tin of Ashland spent the weekend
at their homes here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Thomas of
Otsego spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. John Thomas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Watson and
daughter, Marilyn, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kenneth Cutler attended the Ohio
river regatta at New Martinsville,
w. Va, Sunday.
William Thomas of GAINESVILLE
spent Sunday with his sister, Ella
Thomas, who is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Glasgow and
children of Canton spent Friday
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Gulick
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Bates, Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Perry, Zanes-
vile, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Perry OF
Caldwell spent Sunday evening with
/ Mrs. John Gulick,
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
COAL RIDGE

Coal Ridge, Oct. 1--Mr. and Mrs.
John Kovach, of Akron, spent the
weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John
Kuchera.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Galayda, of
Painesville, spent week with his
mother, Mrs. George Galayda.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Senko and
son and Mr.. and Mrs. John Senko
and children, of Cleveland, spent the
weekend with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Senko.
Hospital Notes
Mrs. Steve Kopchu returned from
the st. Francis hospital, Cambridge,
after spending IA days there for a
major operation. She is now at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy
Varhola, of Belle Valley.
Mrs. John Liptak, of Coal Ridge,
is now at st. Francis hospital for an
operation. She has been there for
the past week.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
DUNGANNON

Dungannon, Oct. Mrs. Martha
De Long of Steubenville spent Sc
eral days last week with Mrs.
George Townsend.
Miss Martha Ellen Tidd returned
home Thursday from Charleston, w.
Va, where she has been employed.
Miss ResSie Jordan called on Mrs.
Eddie McMannis Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Nutter of Ak
ron returned home Thursday after
several days visit with Mr. and Mrs.
George Townsend.
Miss Cynthia Morris and ssc,:.,,leI,
Charles Morris, of Caldwell, were
recent guests at the Jordan home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Mincks and
sons, Walter and Dale, of Dexter
City, spent Friday evening with
Oscar and Ressie Jordan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Fleeman spent
Tuesday with Mrs. Fred Jackson
and daughter, Mrs. M. C. Bennett of
Lowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Slater of
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
Summerfield Methodist Charge

Marie TSchappat, Minister
Summerfield-Sunday school at
the usual hour with classes for all
ages. Mr.. Garrett, supt.
Morning worship, 11:00 o'clock.
The pastor will preach the fourth
in a series of sermons on "The Lords
Prayer. This Sunday will be 'Thy
Will Be Done"
Special music by the choir.
Evening youth group at $50.
Evening worship at 7:30. World
wide communion celebration at this
service. This will be a candle light
communion. Special offering for
Fellowship of Suffering and service.
All are urged to be present for
this service.
Choir practice on Thursday eve
ming at 7:45.
notwithstanding at $50.
Sunday school at 1920.
Bracken-Preaching at $50.
Sunday school at 1920.
East Union-Afternoon service at
2:30.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
WALNUT RIDGE

Walnut Ridge, Oct. l Mr.. and
Mrs. Hobert Feldner, of Dalton,
spent the latter part of the week at
M. l. Horizons.
Dolores Clark spent Saturday
night with Irene Horton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Martin and
children were callers at Caldwell
Tuesday afternoon.
Nose Horton was a business caller
at Lewisville, Wednesday.
Hobert Feldner visited his moth
er, who is a patient in the Good
Samaritan hospital, GAINESVILLE, the
latter part of the week.
Josephine, Verna and Kenneth
Martin and George Horton visited
Irene and James Horton, Sunday
afternoon.
Jimmy and Irene Horton and De-
lores Clark were visitors at Cecil
Wilson'S, of Olive, Saturday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Horton and
son, George, were visitors at Dick
Leasure's, of Elk Fork, recently.
Florence Horton spent Sunday
afternoon with Welcome Horton.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
SHARON

Sharon, Oct. l - Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Courtney are announcing the
marriage of their daughter, Nellie
Ann, to John Collins, of GAINESVILLE,
at -Greenup, KY, Saturday, Sept. 90
They are residing with the
groom'S mother at GAINESVILLE.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. K Marquis were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ho-
mer Norman at Frazeysburg.
Mrs. Emma Morgan, of Canton, is
visiting with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. I. M. Mcdonald.
When you buy from Guernsey
Memorials, West Street, Caldwell,
Ohio, your monument will be
erected in so days from date.
Authorized dealers in Rock of Ages.
Mrs. Billa Patterson, president of
Noble county w. c. T. u, was call
ing on members of the local union
here last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L, Marquis ard
daughter, Eva May, spent Sunday
with their daughter, Mrs. Charles
Smith and family. Additional guests
at the Smith home in the afternoon
were Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Keller
and two children, of Senecaville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dayle Ackley and
daughter, jeanne, of Caldwell, were
visiting with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther Ackley, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kuntz and
daughter, Cheryl, were calling on
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Kuntz,
Sunday afternoon.
Faye Courtney, of GAINESVILLE,
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Courtney.
Mrs. Edna Wiley spent the week
end with relatives at Ashland and
Dayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. K. Marquis and
children, Deanna and Tommy, were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
McNabb, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Morrison and
children, of Canton, spent the week
end with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. D. Morrison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Pamier and
son, Claude, Jr., and Mr.. Charles
Cain, of Canton, spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. James r. Mar
quis. They returned home Sunday
accompanied by Mrs. Marquis, who
will visit relatives and friends this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wild Wiley and son,
Samuel, were dinner guests at the
home of their son, Frank Wiley, and
family, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Hupp and
daughter, of Canton, spent the
! weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Dean
Ralph.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02

Meanness shun and all its train;
Goodness seek and life is gain.
Elba, Oct. Recent visitors at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Ball were: James Hughey of Lam
caster, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Linton
and daughter, Mary Louise, William
Kiles of Elba route, Harve Hughey
of Marietta, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Hughey and daughter, Patty, Elba,
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Harper of Dexter
City, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Ball
and sons, Leon and Larry of Der
went, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hesson
of Elba; Jimmie English of Derwent,
Clarence and Virgil Stevens of Ak
ron.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ward were
in Marietta Tuesday.
Kathryn Morris was in Marietta
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Carrie Stack, Harriet Stephens
were in Marietta Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hesson and
son, Max, were in Marietta Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hesson were
in Caldwell Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Mullen and son
were recent callers at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hesson.
Stanley Barlowe of Toledo was
weekend caller at the Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hesson home.
Wesley Reed was in Marietta Sat-
urday.
Doris Goodwill was in Marietta
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Philips and
family of Byesville spent Sunday
with relatives here.
Russell Parks of Marietta was a
Sunday caller here.
Mr. and Mrs. George Gildow of
Elba route, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
William of Marietta were Sunday
callers at Kathryn Morris.
Mrs. Hazel Speis and daughter,
Faye, of Lower Salem spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Stephens.
Local callers at Caldwell Saturday
evening were: Nj. and Mrs. Ray
mond Hesson and sons, Blaine Stack,
Robert Swain, Bette Loa Swain,
Dick Goodwill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Sewers of
Reno called at the home of B. Seev-
erS.
Bernard Sewers was in Marietta
Thursday.
Let them that think they are so
refined take heed lest they fall.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02

Hackney spent Friday evening with
her parents, MIR. and Mrs. Charley
Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Stewart and
son spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Drumm, near
Lowell
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Augenstein
of Lowell spent Sunday with his
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Stewart.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02

last week.
Miss Esther Cutler visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Chelcie Mcconnell Sunday.
Mrs. Ray Shafer. called on Liza
Moore Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Erwin Cowgirl called on
Hazel Moore last Wednesday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Cowgirl and
family visited with his grandfather,
c. T. Eagon, Sunday near Kennons-
burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Shafer Of
Caldwell called on friends in Mt.
Ephraim Sunday evening.
Rex Moore and wife were calling
on friends at Woodsfield Sunday.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
MRS MARIE DoEBEREINER

~
Mrs. Marie Doebereiner was hos
tess to the Stitch and Chatter club
of the Keithtown community at her
home, Wednesday, September 10.
Nine members and five guests were
present for this meeting. Glenna
Misel was awarded the club prize
and Mrs. Bill Gray, the guest prize.
At noon delicious chicken dinner
was enjoyed by the following pres
ent: Kate Hale, Winnie Slater, Ed
ith Chandler, Mildred Smith, Lucy
Blackburn, Clara Hughes, Glenna
Misel,, Mary Morris, Opal Owens,
Mrs. Bill Gray, Mary Way, Ger
trude Way, Maud Way and the hos
tess, Marie Doebereiner.
It was decided the next meeting
would be held at the home of Mild
red Smith on Wednesday, October
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
Caldwell First Baptist Church

David A. Doan, Minister
Sunday school, $50 a. m.
Worship service, 1890 q. m.
Young peoples meeting at $50
p. m.
Evening service, 7:30.
Prayer and Bible study, Wednes-
day evening at 7:30.
Children's Bible club will meet
Thursday afternoon at 3:45 at the
church.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
the nastor

the pastor.
Midweek prayer meeting, We'd
nesday evening at 7:30.
Junior missionary meeting, Sun
day afternoon at 800 o'clock.
Sarahsville-Sunday school, 1000
a. m. John Grimes, superintendent.
Morning worship, 11:00. The pas
tor will speak.
Perryopolis-Sunday school, 1000
a. m. Gould Brown, superintendent.
Morning worship, 11:00, the pastor
will speak.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02

Meek. Other guests in the afternoon
were Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Johnson
and son, Robert, of Caldwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bode, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Bode and Ida Hartshorn
visited Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. z.
r. Bode, of Rushville.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
EPHRAIM HILL

Ephraim Hill, Oct. l - Mr.. and
Mrs. H. c. Secrest and family of
Caldwell and Mr.. and Mrs. Warn
Miley of Pleasant City visited with
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Powell Sun
day.
Quite few people of this place
attended the Old Washington fair
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
Macksburg Dexter City Methodist

Charge
Ivan J. Rowland, Minister
Crooked Tree-World wide COM
munion, $50. Guest speaker. Pastor
presiding.
Sunday school, 1915 a. m.
Dexter City-Sunday school 1000
a. m.
World wide communion service at
11:00 a. m, Guest Minister, Special
music.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY school, 1:3O
p. m.
Holy communion in keeping with
the day of world wide communion
at 2:3O p. m. Guest speaker Expected.
Macksburs@Sunday school, $50
a. m.
The gospel message and world
wide day of holy communion with
a guest speaker at 7:30 p. m.
Cottage prayer meeting each
Tuesday evening.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02

Glen NJ Warner, Minister
Church school, 9:30 a. m.
worship service, 1890 a. m. Sub
ject-"Fellowship of Suffering
World communion will be oh
served In cooperation with the
Evangelical churches of the world.
Special offering will be taken for
church relief work.
MYF at 6:30 p. m.
Evening service, 7:30
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
Barry's Ridge Methodist Church

Sunday school, 1:30 p. m, Marie
Graham, superintendent.
Preaching service at 200 p. m,
Rev. S. G.. Walters.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
ReinersviIle Charge

Walter H. Brown, Minister
Smiths Chapel-Church school at
1000 a. m.
Worship service, 11:00 a. m.
Reinersville-Worship service at
1000 a. m. -..-..s f.--- -
Church school~Tf:00 a. m.
give We feen-Church school, 200
-. m.
Worship service at 500 p. m.
World wide communion services
will be observed in all these
churches.
Homecoming day at Smiths
Chapel. Program in the afternoon.
All are invited.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
New Harmony Baptist Church

David A. Doan, Minister
Sunday school, 1920 a. m.
Prayer and Bible study, Thursday
at 7:30 p. m.
Childrenss Bible club will meet on
Wednesday afternoon at 3:45. All
children welcome.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
Belle Valley Methodist Charge

c. A. Tulga, Pastor
Ava-Worship at Gas a. m.
Sunday school at 10:45 a. m.
Bible study and prayer service
Wednesday evening at 7:30.
Belle Valley-Sunday school 1000
a. m.
Rally day program at 11:00 a. m.
Hoskinsville-Sunday school $50
a. m.
Youth Fellowship, TOO p. m.
Worship service, 1880 p. m.
Bible study and prayer service,
Thursday evening, 1880.
Summerfield Free Methodist Charge
r. c. Wells, Pastor
mmerfield-Sunday school, $50
a. m. Mrs. Ray Window, superinten-
dent.
Glass meeting, 1890, Mrs. Edward
McElfresh, class leader.
Evening worship, 7:30. Sermon by
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
First Presbyterian Church

George S. Wilson, Minister
Sunday school, $50 a. m, corl
Radcliffe, superintendent.
Morning worship, 1890.
Wednesday, October L
Choir rehearsal, TOO p. m.
Midweek prayer service, 800 p. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
First Church Of C,hrist

Bible school, $50 a. m.
Communion service, 1890 a. m.
Christian endeavor, $50 p. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02

Belle Valley Corpus Christi Church
Rev. Stephen Pekalla. Pastor
Sunday mass at 1000 o'clock.
Confessions will be heard Satur-
day afternoon at 800.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
Road Fork Baptist Church

David A. Doan, Minister
Sunday school, 1::30 p. m.
Preaching at 2::30 p. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02

Dudley Church
Gerald Ramage, superintendent
Sunday school, ZOO p. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02

Sharon Presbyterian Church
George S. Wilson, Minister
Morning worship, $50.
Sunday school, 1890 a. m, Mrs.
Rhea McNabb, superintendent
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02

Berne st. Michael's Catholic Church
Rev. ]. J. Donaldson, Pastor
Sunday mass at 900 o'clock.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
Caldwell st. PhiIomena ChurcI

Caldwell st. PhilOmena Church
Rev. Stephen Pekalla, Pastor
Sunday mass schedule as follows:
High mass at 700 a. m.
Low mass at 8:39 a. m.
Confessions will be heard Satur-
day at 1:30 p. m. and TOO p. m.
First Friday mass at 7:30.
Confessions Thursday afternoon at
l:30 and TOO.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02

Fulda st. Mary's Catholic Church
Rev. B. ]. Mates, Pastor
Sunday masses at 800 a m. and
1000 a. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02

Meanness shun and all its train;
Goodness seek and life is gain.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-02
Beaver Baptist Church

DAVID n. UOan, Minister
Sunday school, 1000 a. m.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-03

officers with manufacturers, have learned
that certain manufacturers were overpaid
by the government, and his subcommittee
will try to discover if any of the former
received "cut i'm on contracts. The Asso-
ciated Press says the gener acount-
ing office has reported to Congress that
some Army and Navy officers who han
died war contracts have since been en-
ployed by the manufacturers whose con-
traits they negotiated.
The people, who have paid and will con-
tinue to pay the costs of World War II for
wears to come are entitled to know how
their money was administered and to in
sist that any persons who made profit
on war contracts, save the reasonable mar
gin due in any business translation, are
punished Certainly this should be done in
the case of any service man, snugly and
safely at home, who preyed upon his coun-
try while other men In uniform were fight
ing.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-03

or to become the running mate of President
Truman on the democratic presidential tick
ct, the impression has grown that the form
er law associate "know his onions" so to
speak, and is now proved correct by MIR.
Royals own words
The Star has also felt that, being a
conscientious man. and having accepted
his present post in the government Mr..
Royal would put duty to his country above
personal ambition. He is to be commended
not only because of his splendid attitude
but also for eliminating h oself from the
gubernatorial contest, that his friends and
supporters may early give their aleglence
in the coming campaign to one of the avow-
ed candidates.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-03
More War Contract Probing

The American public has good reason to
be grateful that the investigation of pos
sible irregularitie- in war contracts is to
be continued.
Rep. George H. Bender of Ohio, whose
subcommittee of the House Expenditures
Committee has been digging into war trans
actions, says he is ready to CO." n d
while his committee is not seeking head
lines, predicts that his inquiry. which is
to extend into January, will be quite as
revealing as that of the Senate subcom-
mittee which exposed General Meyers war
time dealings which have resulted in with
drawal of his pension and war honors and
leave him facing grand jury probe with
possible civil prosecution, as well as court
martial, not far ahead.
Mr.. Bender declares investigators, ex-
amining relations Of wartime purchasing
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-03
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1874
Star Program,

State ports with Wilmington favored
in nroportion with its resources. to IN
clude public terminals, tobacco stor-
age warehouses, ship repair taclltles,
nearby sites for heavy industry ano
35-foot Cape Fear river channel.
City auditorium large enough 10
meet needs for years to come
Development of Southeastern North
Carolina agricultural and industrial
resources through better markets ana
food processing, pulp wood production
and factories.
Emphasis on the regions recrea.
ton advantages and Improvement OF
resort accommodations.
Improvement of Southeastern North
Cardinals farm -to-market and prl-
mary roads. with a paved highway
from Topsail inlet to Bald Head Is
land.
Continued effort to attract more in
dustries.
Proper utilization of Bluethenthal
airport for expanding air service.
Development of Southeastern North
Cardinals health facilities, especially
in counties lacking hospitals, and in
cluding a Negro Health center.
encouragement of the growth OF
commercial fishing.
Consolidation of City and Count,
governments.