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Arizona sun., 1947-10-31

to have him defeated? It was silly.
And yet
They assembled in the playroom
the next night. Calvin made a log
fire and Cynthia arranged the
chairs. Paula was umpire and,
cross-legged. graced the top Of the
radio table. Her expression was
serious as If with the heavy respon-
sihility Of her role. Lucy, her arm
about Roger, who had been allowed
to stay up an extra hour, for the mo-
mentous struggle, sat on the corner
divan-watching.
1t was brilliant table tennis. Hard
fought, clean, clever.
Twice Bill Junior seemed to have
his father beaten. Twice his aggres-
sive defensive appeared to bewilder
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31
sulfathiazole Proves Aid

A two-year series Of experiments
has proved sulfathiazole to be q
valuable aid in control Of fowl chol.
era, American Veterinary Medical
association was told by DR.. II. N.
DeVolt of College Park, Md, who
described the experiments in which
a total Of 800 chickens in six differ
ent groups were used. When sulfa-
thiazole was administered IN the
feed, 48 hours before experimental
infection Of chickens, a highly sig
nificant" difference in death rate
was observed between the medicat-
ed birds and those which did not
receive the drug.
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31
Auxiliary Engine

An auxiliary engine for over
loaded trucks and buses to enable
them to maintain normal speed on
stiff grades is an invention on which
a patent has been issued. The Sec
ond engine delivers its power to the
same bearbox as the main motor,
but is held idle by an automatic con-
troll until it is needed.
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31
Beeswax First of Kind

It is believed that beeswax was
the first Of all wax. In ancient times
goldsmiths and metal workers used
the wax to make mold from which
the wax was later run out by melt
ing. The same method appeared in
China, India, Egypt and among the
Indians in the New World, centuries
before Columbus.
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31
Practice Of RibIiomancx

The early practice of bibliomancy
was the receiving of divination by
means of opening the Bible and not
ing the first passage which the eye
Lit upon. This was believed to have
been direct message to the person
who opened the Bible. Another
method was for a person entering a
church to note the first words Of the
Bible which were heard. They also
were believed to have carried spe-
cial message. The practice was In
extensive practice for centuries,
especially in the case of the election
Of bishops. :.
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31
Feathers Aid Hearing

While birds have regular ears,
much of their acute sense Of hear
ing comes through the auditory aid
Of feathers, according to DIR. Chris
tan A. Wolf, internationally known
physicist. DR.. Wolf says that ex-
tensive experiments which he has
made prove that birds hear through
their feathers. especially their tail
feathers.
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31
In a New Dress

Grapefruit is no longer the bit
ter, thick-skinned, sometimes pithy
fruit of the Gay Nineties. It's old
Objectionable characteristics have
disappeared since improved varie-
ties have been developed. Scien-
lists are still on the job, trying to
produce new strains that will be
even more appetizing and health
giving than today's.
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31

Bill Junior chuckled. "Got some
news for you. It's a secret for the
time being. but I'll let you in on it II
you keep your mouth shut"
II won't say a word" Calvin
promised. What is it?'
Last night Dad told me he's get
ting me brand new bike the first OF
the month";" Young Bills whisper
was excitedly vibrant. II ought to
double up on the subscriptions soon
as I get it. Pretty swell, eh?"
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31
Flavor With Wood

Planked hamburgers, it is claimed,
will have the same delicate wood
flavor hitherto known only in aristo-
cratic planked steaks. Nevada In
ventor uses pieces of thin veneer
wood, putting them between the elec-
trio grill or hot-plate and the ham,
burger. Customer may even select
the wood flavor he prefers-oak or
hickory.
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31
Recording Early Law

Judge Ephriam Kirby published
the first law reports printed in the
United States in 1889. The first law
school in America was founded in
Litchfeld, Conn.,, in 1874 by Judge
Tapping Reeve. It was called the
Litchfeld Law school, and he was
the sole instructor.
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31
FREE GOVERNMENT LAND

160 acre Homesteads of free govern
ment land in California, Washington,
Oregon, Colorado, or other western
states available to approved applicants.
Build on this land with logs or native
stone. Develop a Subsistence Home.
stead, Dude Ranch or Hunting & Fish.
ing Lodge with little cash. $4,000 word
HOMESTEADERS MANUAL containing
complete instructions-how and where
to apply. for homestead land-how to
plan subsistence homestead-plus list
by county of vacant public lands in any
State sent postpaid for $1.00. Send Name,
Address. Dollar & State of your choice to
HOMESTEAD RESEARCH SERVICE
Box 1924, Fort Worth, Texas
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31
The AnstUers

/. In the Bible.
2. Slow meteorites travel about
5000 miles an hour; rapid mete-
orites at approximately 10000
miles per hour. y,
3. Women imported into Louisi-
ana as wives for settlers.
4. Robert E. Lee.
S. There are 1,189 chapters in
the King James version of the
Bible, and 1852 words.
6. One found in Thuringia, Ger
many, weighed Sc pounds.
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31
Ask Me y
ANOTHER (
A General Quiz

/. Where is the Song of Solomon
found?
2. How fast do shooting stars
travel?
5. Who were the Casket Girls in
American history?
4. The land occupied by Airing
ton National cemetery was once
the home of what person?
5. How many words and how
many chapters are there in the
Bible?
6. How big do mushrooms grow?
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31
NEEDLECRAFT PATTERNS
Trio Of Play Pals for Little Child

New, improved pattern makes needle
work so simple with its charts. photos.
concise directions.
Due to an unusually large demand and
current conditions, Slightly more time 10
required in filling orders for few OF the
most popular patterns.
Send your order to:
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31
Legal Monopoly

The electric lamp industry, says
4 Twenty Century Fund report. b.,
Arizona sun., 1947-10-31
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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-12-11
lSOckp0rt

Miss Nancy Mayberry Of Lima
spent the week end with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Mayberry,
Mr.. and Mrs. Winford Dunlap re-
Gently welcomed a baby boy. Mrs.
Dunlap and little son were brought
to their home here last Friday from
Lima hospital.
Mrs. Walter Cupp, son Richard and
daughter Marjorie were Sunday eve
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Orlo
Marshall
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Mayberry of
Columbus Grove were guests in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Camp
bell, Tuesday eve.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Augsburger
have purchased a home in Pandora
of Emerson Basinger and will move
there following the sale of the late
Eli Augsburger home where they
have been living for several years.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Z. Marshall, Mrs.
Guy Mayberry, Mrs. d. c. Campbell,
Mrs. Clarence Begg and Mrs. Law
renee Begg were among those who
attended Eastern Star installation
services in Columbus Grove last
Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Huber have
returned home after spending several
weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Huber in McAllen, Texas, near
/ Brownsville.
D. C. Campbell, who is one of the
directors of the Northwestern Ohio
Poultry Association, spent several
days last week in Pittsburgh attend
ing the annual Federated Egg Coop
meeting.
Mr.. Richard Cupp left Tuesday for
Columbus where he will be associated
with the Williams Florist Shop To-
Gated in the Hartman building in that
city.
Mrs. Glen Mayberry will open her
home to members of the Profit and
Pleasure Club for the December pro-
gram to be given Wednesday after
noon Of next week. In keeping with
the Christmas season, Mrs. Edgar
Begg and Mrs. Clarence Begg will
present "a Christmas Program of
Music and Painting" This will be
followed by an exchange of home
made gifts and a social hour.
Members of the WSCS of the Meth
odist church will enjoy an all day
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-12-11
Beaverdam

Rev. and Mrs. L. Dow Fauver
were Sunday dinner guests of Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Amstutz.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. w. Byerly of Lima
were Sunday callers of Mrs. Cynthia
Elliott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Michael and
family spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Michael and daughter at
Ft. Wayne.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. J. Amstutz, Wend-
ell Amstutz and Miss Marjorie Pur-
tell were Sunday evening dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Paul Stryker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delmer Beery, Jr.,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Van Meter and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. Younkman and
grandson Bernard were Sunday din
ner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Augsburger.
The L. o. c. S. Of the Church of
Christ held Xmas gift exchange at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Keiffer at Pandora, on Wednesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon Steiner and
son Charyl Allen spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow Steiner at
Findlay.
Miss Ruth Durkee was a Sunday
dinner guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Clark and daughter Ellen.
The Women's Society of Christian
Service of the Methodist church had
their Xmas party on Thursday even
ing at the home Of Mrs. VIM. Younk-
man. Present were Mrs. Russell
Braclxney of Lafayette, Mrs. Roscoe
Trout, Mrs. Arthur Pugh, Mrs. w.
A. Arnold, Mrs. Everett Rowland,
Mrs. Harvey Clausing, Mrs. Ed Cook,
Mrs. Gideon Steiner, Mrs. |. J. AM
stutz, Mrs. VIM. Amstutz, Miss AIDA
Yoakam, Mrs. Russell Wolfe, Mrs.
A. G. Lutterbein, Mrs. Harmon
Downey, Mrs. Ernest Hall, Mrs.
Lestee Van Meter, Mrs. Lille And
erson, Mrs. L. D. Fauver, Mrs. Or
vile Huber, Mrs. Frank Hall, Carol
Hall and Ruth Durkee.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A Arnold, Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Pugh and son Jack,
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill Arnold and son
Frederick, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Arnold
spent the week end with Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Marshall and daughter
Melinda at Lexington, Ky.
Mrs. Sarah Solomon had the mis-
fortune of falling and breaking her
left arm.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-12-11
Settlement Notice

All persons knowing themselves
indebted to the Clark Hat shoppe
are requested to call and settle at
the store, now known as the Lucille
Shop or see me personally.
Mrs. Della Clark
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-12-11

meeting with covered dish dinner
at the noon hour, in the home of Mrs.
Charles Cook, Dec. 18th. The Wor-
ship service will be given by Mrs.
Wayne Kidd; program leader, Mrs.
Alice BodeII. A Christmas exchange
will be a feature of the social hour.
The meeting date of the Friendly
Neighbors club has been changed to
Wednesday, Dec IT, and will be held
in the home of Mrs. Ella Huber. The
program includes: Song; Devotlons,
Mrs. Osa Reams; Roll Call; Mono
logue, ''Miss Prim's Christmas Shop
ping;" Carols; Christmas Story, Mrs
Maude Cook; Song; Christmas ex'
change.
Evening star., 1947-03-25

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-07-29
Gen. Littlejohn Moves WarSurpus !!
S0UTHERNER BREAKS LOC:JAM

How native Southerner, Gen.
eral Robert M. Littlejohn, broke
the log-jam that was holding up
sales of war surplus property
and i'm less than twelve short
months, initiated program as
Administrator of War Assets
Administration that brought tin
$1,000, 100000 to the U. S. Treas
ury, was disclosed in report
issued this week at Atlanta.
"It should be gratifying to the
American public" said w. C.
Wallace, Zone II WAA Admins
traitor, Atlanta, in commenting
on the agency's record during the
past year under direction of Cen
eral Littlejohn, "that of 35 bill
lion dollars of Government prop
erty left over from World War
II, approximately IS billion dol
lars worth has already been sold
to veterans, industry and bust
ness"
In the six Southeastern states
Alabama, Georgia, Florida,
Tennessee, North Carolina and
South Carolina-War Assets Adj
ministration, from August l,
1916 to July 1, 1947, disposed of
property valued at $3S3,501, 900,
acquisition cost, from an avail
able inventory on hand of $685.
$4,000, leaving a present inven-
tory of $192,333,000, Wallace
declared.
customer Service Centers-
and there are % in the South
east-are among the most prom
Using means developed by Gen.
eral Littlejohn for selling sur
plus property" said the Zone
Administrator.
"They provide one-stop serv-
ice to facilitate the sale of sur
plus and are located in principal
cities, so as to be readily reached
by buyers. Geographical distri-
button of surplus property aids
every section of the Nation.
"Our Customer Service Cen
tiers, conveniently located as
they are, offer Southeastern buy
ers well-staffed establishments
where they may obtain every
thing from toothpicks to loco
motives, all at reasonable prices.
Regularly scheduled set aside
sales are held for the benefit of
World War II veterans, and they
are given the opportunity to buy
such scarce items as typewriters,
electric fans, watches, office fur
niture, medical and dental equip
ment. ETC., upon presentation of
discharge proof. Commercial
firms, building contractors, ex-
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to determine what use Of the
properties would bring the
greatest benefits to the areas
where they are located and has
been guided accordingly in
making awards"
Under the guidance Of F. L.
McGinnis, Deputy Zone Admin
istrator for Real Property, one
hundred and sixty-one major
war plants and military install
lations in the Southeastern
states, for which the Govern
ment originally paid $187,484,-
IA, were sold during the thres
months ended on June 80, 1947,
Wallace said.
Government property valued
at millions of dollars-machine
tools, scientific equipment, COM
plete buildings, plumbing, air
conditioning equipment, all kinds
of radar and electrical outfits
have been made available to
schools and other non-profit in
situations throughout the South
east as we'll as the rest of the
Nation at very low cost, the
Zone Administrator said.
War Assets has been of ma
terial aid to veterans of World
War II, Wallace stated, pointing
out that it has assisted many
thousands to obtain automobiles,
trucks, bakery and bottling
equipment, ETC., needed to 60 into
business, all at reasonable costs.
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fetish OF the amateur-and. an
other reason why publishers died
young.
On and on Ellen Mansfield read.
When at last she had finished, the
audience had been reduced to
two people--a very proud Jack
Mansfield and very much
harassed Susan Brown. The others
had slipped out without even so
much as a word of apology.
"How do you like it, Miss
Brown" Mrs. Mansfield asked in
voice that dared Susan to ex-
press an adverse opinion. Don't
you think I'd be making a mis-
take to turn it over to-er-just
anybody"
Susan was thoughtful for mo-
ment. She didn't want to hurt the
woman. She, Susan Brown. who
had never written anything more
pretentious than a love column,
had no right to assume high and
mighty attitude toward one who
aspired to write fiction. Who was
she to criticize. to tear down?
Certainly anyone who had the
endurance to fill that many pages
of typewriter copy was entitled
to considerable respect. No mat
ter how bad the story was, Mrs.
Mansfield should be given credit
for her effort. So Susan said in
all honesty:
Tim afraid wouldn't be a
very good Judge. Mrs. Mansfield.
I've never written anything but
editorials, and I haven't been do
ing that long I know very little
about the technique of novels and
short stories. I-well, / guess I
just wouldn't know"
Apparently Mrs. Mansfield. was
satisfied. mo, guess you would
Mt" she said with characteristic
smugness. Editorial writing, as I
understand it. is more or less rou-
tine work. From what I've read in
the writer's magazines, one must
have real talent-a divine spark.
in fact-to do creative writing"
1t was clear from Ellen Mans
fields manner that she was sure
she had that divine spark and was
well on the way Ito success as a
creative writer. 1t was equally
clear from her patronizing smile
that she had not wanted an opinion
from Susan. She had simply want
ed an appreciative audience. SUI
san was glad when Mrs. fremont
appeared in the doorway and an
nounced that luncheon was ready
and waiting.
TO be continued)
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Chapter 10

(USAN was surprised, when she
opened the door, to see Grams
tons beaming face and heavy
figure at the far end of the room.
AS she entered. he came forward,
his arms spread wide in what ap-
peared to be an odd form of greet
ing. She spoke falsely bright
good morning to the group and
sat down in the chair to which
Cranston motioned her. He still
did not speak, but continued to
make fantastic gestures.
Howard has bad case of lar
yngitis this morning" Mrs. Grams
ton explained. "The poor dar-
ling's lost his voice. He shouldn't
have gone out last night. and this
rain today doesn't help"
"Oh. I'm so sorry. I've had lar
yngitis myself, and it's certainly
no fun. / do hope you're not in
for a real siege of it, Mr.. Grams
ton"
All of the guests were present
even the Peytons, who were Sit
ting on the love-seat frankly hold
ing hands. Bella and Frank Gaines
were sitting rather far apart on
the massive sofa, while Jack
Mansfield was lowering over his
wife. who was seated in wing
chair holding what appeared to
be a book-length manuscript in
her lap. No one seemed particu-
larly happy.
"And now" said Ellen Mans
field in rather theatrical voice,
IF you're all ready, I shall be-
gin. Sit down, DEAR" she told her
husband. "You know very well it
annoys me to have anyone read
ing over my shoulder"
eyes, DEAR" Jack Mansfield
seated himself on hassock at his
wife's feet and assumed an atti-
tude of listening.
Susan didn't know whether to
smile or to weep. Evidently Mrs.
Mansfield was about to regale
them with her life story which
she hoped to have published. if
not in one of the slick magazines,
at least in America LoUeS. It was
clear that she had invited her fell
low contestants into the living
room for that purpose.
Susan felt that she should be
grateful to Ellen Mansfield for
taking the problem of rainy day
entertainment off her hands even
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-07-29

for a, little while. But one glance
around the room told her that
these people were there under
duress. and that Ellen Mansfield's
story had better be good.
ITS true story" Mrs. Mans
L field said with just the right
degree of solemnity. Everything
in it actually happened-at least,
most of it did. That should make
it all the more interesting to a
publisher. Don't you think so,
Miss Brown"
Susan didn't think so, but she
nodded agreeably and said, Eyes. +"
There was no point in giving this
would-be writer advice. It would
only start an argument which
would wind up with Susan and
the publishers in the wrong. Mrs.
Mansfield cleared her throat and
began to read, with considerable
expression and an occasional ges-
ture to emphasize point. Now
and then she would pause and
look up. as if to measure her lis
teners' reactions.
If they had any reactions at all,
beyond Impotence, it was not OBJ
vious. 1t was the story of a girl
devastatingly beautiful. incredibly
talented, and sought after by all
men. Susan. trying her best to
follow the thread of the plot,
found it rather difficult to visual
iZe Ellen Mansfield. with her or
binary run-of-the-mill good looks.
as the glamorous heroine.
It was even harder to visualize
the incredible New York that
served as a background for the
action. 1t was a fabulous motion
picture version of city peopled
mainly by wealthy and astonish-
ingly vulnerable young men, and
a beautiful young woman whom
they could not resist. 1t was a
city of lavish night clubs. bowling
wolves, hot bands, easy virtue.
And a heroine who managed to
escape by the skin of her teeth on
an average of every fourth page.
1t was not surprising that the
highly imaginative Ellen Mans
field had considered last nights
entertainment just a feeble excuse
for the real thing.
The thing that puzzled Susan
most was-why had Mrs. Mans
filed chosen New York as a back
ground when she knew so little
about it? Surely there was life
and color and adventure in Peoria,
Illinois. But choosing an unfa-
miliar background was a peculiar
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-07-29
Relief Contributions
To Europe Decreasing

BERLIN.-(AP).-The need for
food and clothing in Europe is
mot getting across" Paul F.
French, executive director of
CARE, told a news conference
here. He said contributions to
private relief agencies are de-
creasing.
CARE, formed by % American
welfare organizations, has deliv-
cred more than 100000 packages
of food to the French, British and
American zones of Germany in
the last year, French said.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-07-29
Planning Commission To
Hold Zone Hearing Friday

The City Planning Commission
will hold public hearing Friday
night at 8 o'clock at the City Hall
for the purpose of hearing an ap-
plication for and objections
against d change in zoning for
Clara Augusta Mears, corner of
Florida and Virginia streets.
1t is understood the applicants
wish to construct store on the
corner.
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porters-in fact, nearly all types
of businesses proftably can
deal with Customer Service
Centers.
"Here in the Southeast" said
Wallace, "WAA's Real Property
Division has done much toward
future development Of this whole
Region. Before selling war
plants and military installations,
it has made methodical surveys
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-07-29
FILA Applications
Setting New High

WASHINGTON.-The Federal
Housing Administration reports
that new, record was set in
mortgage insurance applications
in June when 48,755 applications
were received.
The old mark was 43,246 units
in March, 1912.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-07-29

The chief consumption of al
uminum is in building construc-
t;sr
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-07-29

Dust on a light bulb can cut
its efficiency as much as 20 per
eena