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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
Monroe Gets Use
OF Marteno For
SWimmIllliin Beach
gM DEP ARIMEl|NI To-
NOTIFY WAR ASSETS
ADM. THAT LAND, ISI
AVAILABLE

Monroe County has been as
sured of the use OF West Martello
Tower as the site for the county
beach, swimming pool and other
recreation facilities.
This word was contained in a
telegram received by Gerald
Saunders, Monroe County Com
missioner and chairman of the
beach committee of the commits
sion. from u. S. Senator Claude
Pepper.
Pepper said that he had advis-
ed the War Department the
, Army had completely removed
all emplacements ct West Mar
tello Tower and directed il to de-
|clare It's intentions Of turning the
property over to the War Assets
Administration.
The WAA has agreed to let
Monroe County have the prop
erty for use as a public bathing
beach.
Saunders said the engineers
for the county. r. D. Spalding
and Associates. already have be-
gun the preparation Of plans and
specifications for the beach. The
engineers have said that they
hoped to receive bids for the
work In about two months.
1T begins to look as though
the beach will be ready for use
by next season." said Saunders
today.
The engineers have worked
out plans for swimming beach
about 1900 feet long, with sand
going out to q depth of AZ feet.
There will be 100 feet Of sand on
the beach above the water line,
then back Of that for the entire
distance of the beach will be
built the swimming pool and q
parkway. -. ''A''~
II Is planned to use the two
wooden towers, which will be
c0nstl'ucted Tor the purpose. as
observation points. West Martello
Tower itself. which was built
about 100 years ago as a fortifi-
cation, will be made available to
the public by construction of
stairs and platforms on its top.
Sand is to be obtained from
the Navy from Dredger's Key,
which was developed at the time
the harbor for seaplanes was
dredged. The beach will take an
estimated 5000 cubic yards of
this soil, which will be crushed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
Navy Men Go To
Tortugas Today

Fifteen single enlisted men of
the u. S. Submarine Base sailed
out to Dry Tortugas for two
day holiday today. The men went
to Tortugas on a Navy tug,
YTB-227, which toWed a water
barge to the island. The men will
be housed in tents on the island,
and will have the opportunity OF
exploring old Fort jefferson.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
LEY MEMORIAL PASTOR
LONGEST in SERVICE
in XIV, SHIFTED UN.
DER CHURCH POLICY

In keeping with the establish
ed policy of the Methodist
Church, Rev. E. S. Doherty, DID,,
pastor of the Ley Memorial
Memorial Methodist Church, has
been transferred to Feaster
Memorial Methodist Church in
Miami, he announced today.
Rev. DohretY has served
longer in Key West than the
pastor of any other English
speaking church. He will be
succeeded by Rev. r. A. Weav-
er. youthful Fort Myers min
lister.
Re-appointed to. their pastor
ateS by the Florida Methodist
Conference in St. Petersburg,
which concluded its session in St.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09

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mom1ous - ~ 1esee e1hes
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
Fund For City
Outdoor Signs
IS Exhausted
McANDREWS SAYS ONE HUGE
SIGN HAS USED MONEY,
NAMES CONTRIBUTORS TO
PROJECT

Funds for the erection of Sc x
IL foot signs advertising Key
West have been exhausted, j. d.
McAndrews, manager of Hotel
LaConcha and president. of the
Hotel and Restaurant Association,
which is sponsoring the project,
announced today.
McAndrews said that the drive
was successful in securing funds
for the erection of a large 56 r.
foot signboard four miles north of
Fort Lauderdal. The board is in
full colors, with an inset in each
letter of the word, Key West,
showing a recreational or civic
facility of the city. 1t is expected
to prove extremely valuable in
boosting not only winter but sum-
mer travel to Key West and is ne
cessary in Key Vests future as a
resort town, Mr.. McAndrews
said.
"A recent letter campaign sent
to- all merchants of the city in an
effort to raise funds resulted in
collections noted below of mer-
chants who believe in the prof.
ect. Thanks of the association is
accorded these merchants, Nc
Andrews said. Those wishing to
contribute should mail checks to
the association at Hotel LaConcha.
Following is the list of contrib
utors to date:
Dan Navarro, Lou Smith, Allan
Cleare, Paul Sher, Charles Aron-
ovitz, j. r. Taylor, w. W.. Saw
yer, Wing Lees Grocery, Sam Hy-
man, Paul E. Newhouse, Cecil
Carbonell, Jerry DeFeo, Earl
Higgs Service Station, Crown
Service Station, Texas Service
Station, j. Weech, Drum Bar, Paul
Boysen, Stells Beauty Nook, j. l..
Gates, Fred Eberhardt, T. A.
Weaver, Store of Fashion, Colonel
L. c. Brinton and Hotel LaCon-
cha.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
STRIKE IN FRANCE

y PARIS. - The railroad strike
has spread throughout France.
The government has pressed
three times as many buses into
service TO Try to relieve the con-
gssiion in travel. Strikers de-
msnd higher wages.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
Late Bulletins
(BY Associated pross)
THREATENED STRIKE

DETROIT. - Strike is threat
ened at the Ford Motor Company
plants, and at the Briggs Com
pany. manufacturers Of automo-
bile bodies. Twenty thousand
men win be affected should the
strike Be called at the Briggs
Plants. six here and one in Evans
vile, Indiana.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
Sheriff j = Sawyer
.' =" Is In St. Pete

Sheriff Berlin A. Sawyer left
today for st. Petersburg where
the midsummer meeting of the
State Association of Sheriffs is
under way. The sheriff expects
to return here on Thursday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
TOO EFFICIENT

OLYMPIA, Wash. - w h II
scores of subscribers to the
Olylnpian complained that their,
paper had not been delivered. a
quick check showed why. En-
thusiastic paper collectors for a
paper drive had mistakenly
picked up several bundles of pa
pers, left on curbs and porches
for the neWsboys. +&,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
RATIFY DIVISION

NEW DELHI. - Moslems to-
day ratified the division Of India
between them and the Hindus.
The Moslem leader was hailed
as emperor" but he declared
he had no ambition to be king or
emperor. but Yves contented to
remain as a plain soldier" in
the cause Of his people.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
ITALIAN STREET FIGHTS

ROME. - Street fights occur
red in various parts of Italy to-
day between Communists and
Rightists. The worst fight was in
.cremona in the Pc valley. where
more than 50 persons were in
jured.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
SPECIAL SESSION?

WASHINGTON. = Congress IS
due TO adjourn next month. but
il ives ssid today that. should
tension grow. between the United
States and Russia. special ses-
.sien may he sallsd. seme- Aims u
tho fall. II congress is recessed.
instead Of adjourned. Republican
leaders will have the power Of
ceiling a special session, but if il
adjourns. the President alone has
the power to call congress into
special session.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09

A petition seeking a divorce
was flied Saturday with Circuit
Clerk Ross G.. Sawyer by Shirley
Louise Lanes Annex against An
funso AIMEE. Jr.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
Problems Before Merchants
Will BE Discussed TONIGHT

Promotion of Buy In Key West will much
Of the Retail
Commerce meeting o'clock County
Clinic Auditorium Thomas and Fleming streets.
of the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
1--WE nsnsas Rescued From
Ny After Ship Is Disabled

~~~~1~4 o. 80 - hs~ss essa ksv through
#w M~@ - - ~ wsss pssssns rescued shortly
ne<~w <~1w - mo~uns ss6slv.
x ~<w - 60 - Esesy nsss 81 their daughter
. - te~.Ds g sssvsss,< ssssAsss. whose
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
Dr.. Amcnabar, Secretary Of Catholic
Group In Havana, Warns Communists
I Spreading Propaganda Here
ASKS MAYOR FOR pm
Lie SQUARE FOR MASS
MEETS TOCOMBAT Tsl
TALlTARlAN DOGMA

NACcAS lONNpN1UAu ~
TALlTARIAN DOGMA
Communist agents have been
spreading propaganda among The
Spanish speaking people Of Key
West, according to a letter re-
ceived by Mayor w. w. Dcmerist
today from DR.. Gabriel A. Amen-
abar, Secretary Of Foreign Rcia-
tons of the National Council .i
Cuban Catholic Action in Iia-
vana.
Writing On ssssisasry ssss-
ing the lsttsshssd 81 the
"Arsobispade d b Hsb~ns."
Dr.. Amsnsbas deelsssa We
know that He'd sssais hove
spread communistie preps-
r.
.S...s.
check II By speaking 10 them
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o.ra. 80 y. ~..,-s-.~ss-I
me. ~ - m"'s
~ s.ssSs" J" ~
$3.50 ~ 49,
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wv
WIN the purpose Oh counter
act,he the soviet p'"pass''''e
Wn'ch 'he moSco" agents are
ooihg IN order 10 chsnse ouf sse-
tenn Oh Christisn DNn'oefss'e
government 10 thst oil the s'h-
e'st communism the christian
ooc'ai democracy Ass"c'si h"sas
meetings In pubic squares a'st ~
private eatherines iof the oene
III Oh the isporers ana fellow
men 10 acquaiht 'he"' WIZ" "'e
social Christ'an pfse,"e' et"'
noinicaI' moral ana social.
we do not speak Of relss'
ious matters nor are there any
designs Of proselYfism IN 90.
gard to any religious purpose.
Our only aim 10 10 show shsi
the Marx and Lenin doctrines
ore toialitsrisn snd contrary
to human rights"
In view of the communists
propaganda being spread here by
Red agents, the letter continue
1--WE kindly ask of YOU. n you
think it will he OF benefit to the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-06-09
Tvs, Contracts
LA'eally Awarded
BY u. S. Navy

sts.@ - s-etaUsss Csssespeadeat.
kss west Csetseas
WASHINGTON. June 9.--Con-
tract for resurfacing station
Feads al Bocs chics. Florida. has
hcen awarded 10 Charley Top
psno q Sons of Key West, Flor
ia. the Navy announced today.
The contract calls for resurfac-
Ins is.2oo square yards Of road
way and the contract price is
~. $50.
Contract for replacement Of a
section of Key West Aqueduct,
Submarine Base. ut Key West,
has been awarded by the Navy
~ Charley Topping 4 Sons, Key
West. the Navy announced to-
day. Contract price was $2S,500.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-10-22
NAVY DAY ACTIVITIES
PLANNED

Great Lakes, Illinois - Oc-
tober 27, 1947, will mark the
observance of the second Navy
Day since the end of World
War II. Celebrations, how
ever, are planned for the en-
tire week beginning with Oct.
FL, the 15Oth anniversary of
the USS CONSTITUTION, bet
ter known as "Old Ironsides."
Events in the Chicago-Mil-
waukee area will include open
house at the Naval Ordnance
Plant, Forest Park, Illinois, on
October rs, open house and
air show at the Naval Air Sta
ton, Glenview, Illinois, on Oc-
tober &c, and numerous obser-
vances by the Navy League,
Navy Posts of the American
Legion, Navy Clubs, Navy
Continued on Page 12)
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-10-22
ZION LYCEUM TO BEGIN
ITS 1947-48 SEASON
DECEMBER nth.

The 1947-48 Lyceum Series
sponsored by the Zion College
Alumni Association, will be-
gin December 18th, with the
return engagement of Colonel
John Craig. Those who had
the privilege of hearing Colo
mel Craig last Fall, will recall
the dramatically vivid lecture
and excellent color motion pic
lures on his experiences as a
combat camera-man during
the last war. At the time he
was here, his pictures of the
Bikini Atom Bomb tests had
not been released by the Army
and Navy. However, this year
he is bringing to his Zion au-
dience his lecture and motion
Continued on Page 10Y
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-10-22
COMMUNITY CHEST

Schools are IN a unique posi-
ton to safeguard and promote
the health and general well
fare of the children. They are
under the observation of the
principal, the teacher and the
nurse. Abnormalties and de-
viations in health in the child
and the many problems, ply
steal and social, are observed
by the school personnel and
the nurse.
Do you know that in U.S.A.
80 per cent of the families
Continued on Page 1O)
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-10-22
CHURCH BELLS AND GUN
SALUTES PAY TRIBUTE
TO WAR DEAD

San Francisco, California -
The 16-inch guns that guard
the Golden Gate Numbered a
21-volley salute on October 10,
when the Army Transport
HONDA KNOT stood in from
the Pacific, bearing the first
bodies of Americans who died
overseas in World War II to
be returned to the United Sta
ties.
All of San Francisco's church
bells tolled as the transport,
escorted by Navy and Coast
Guard patrols, dropped anch-
or off the Marina.
The tolling of bells = first
since the VI Day celebration
were the signal for a minute
of reverent silence. Flags all
over the Bay Area were flying
at half staff.
AS the ship anchored, a
Navy launch set out from the
Continued on page 12)
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-10-22
ZION-BENTON HONOR
ROLL TO BE YELLED
SUNDAY, NOV. 9, 2:3O PM.

The Zion-Benton Post 865
of the American Legion will
formally veil the Zion-Benton
Honor Roll located on Sheri-
dan Road Immediately south
of the City Hall on Sunday
preceding Armistice Day at
$3.50. The proceedings will be
in all solemnity with a Color
Guard, flag lowering and fir
ing squad.
The Zion-Benton Honor Roll
CONTINUED on Page 10Y
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-10-22
INDUSTRY NOTES
By George T. Hallacy


Another reminder that next
week is Halloween and that
the merchants of Zion cordial
ly invite all students to have
wholesome fun combined with
artistic endeavor. ;. the show
windows of the merchants of
Zion are available to be used
as drawing boards for attrac-
tive pictures, and prizes will
be awarded to the best draw
ings.
Several other events of i'm
portance have taken place or
are in the offing. Last Satur-
day the Zion Department
Continued on Page 10)
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-10-22
Single Copy, Three Cents
L E T T E r
From
Our African Missionary.
Isabel Campbell


Sept. II, 1947
Dear Mother:
Well, today was halliday
and I surely Jared good.
Miss Roth came back yes
terday from her visiting. She
plans to go home as soon as
she can get transportation.
She needs good rest.
Mr.. Lichty also came home
yesterday. He has taken care
of all our things and they are
on the way up by train. All
the things arrived okay. The
Lichty trunks got a late start
and did not arrive yet. My ra-
dio is okay but we can't start
it until we get our electricity
going. They should be getting
it up in a few months. told
him Harold had sent the keys.
Continued from Page s.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-10-22
EIGHTY-FOURTH ANNI-
VERSARY A SAD ONE
FOR ELDER SMITH

Elder A. J. Smith, in charge
of the Zion Branch in Austria
liza, reached his Eighty-fourth
milestone on September 9Th,
1947. This occasion was a sad
day in his life as his beloved
wife passed away on Septem-
Der 7th and his son-in-law, Mr..
j. A. Wilson, passed away on
the Elders birthday, Septem-
Der 9Th.
In his letter of September
CONTINUED on Page ~
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-10-22
ZION YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

At the Sunday evening
meeting Of the Zion Youth
Fellowship to be held October
26, Roger Brown will be the
Continued on page 1O)
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-30
9o-Help Wanted Female

WANTED INEXPERIENCED
women to train as mattresses.
$500 a week and meals curing
training period. On completion
of training an efficient waitress
will make $500 to $500 a week
plus meals. For further informa-
ton apply Hotel Goldsboro,
Goldsboro, N. G.
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85-Help Wanted Male

YOUNG MAN. about 20. neat,
ambitious. free to travel south
eastern states. National known
concern. Average earnings 5000
per week. transportation. Good
opportunity. See Mr.. Harter Mon
day only. Wilmington Hotel.
Don't phone.
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-Anueuncemenh

We HAVE a factory expert to re.
build and tune your piano. work
done very reasonable. Call 5497
or The Harril Music Co.. 30l
No, Front.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-30

IS LIB ice boxes at greatly re.
duced prices. Levine Furniture
Co.. 9Th and Castle.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-30

OIL CALCULATOR will heat three
to four rooms $50. so. easy weekly
terms. Star Furp. Co.. former
" Lewis Furn. Co. 610 No. 4th
St.
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613 ORANGE ST., 7 rooms with
two baths; suitable for two fam
lilies. H. F, Wilder. Phone 1882.
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70-ror Sale Misc.

SMALL SHIPMENT Florence table
top oil ranges Home Furn. Co.,
% Market st.
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WANTED: EXPERIENCED sales
nan and collector. Good chance
for promotion for a hustler.
Larkins Clothing Co., Inc. 251 No.
Front St.
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CAPE FEAR Electric Co. Your
dependable, reliable electrical
contractors. go Orange st. Dial
1880,
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-30

COOKERS - LOVELY buff female
puppy. Sweet. Striking red and
white male. Happy disposition.
superb breeding. Others - High
quality throughout. Dogs like
these are seldom offered outside
the circle of fanciers. but we are
closing Wednesday. September
Bird. and so will sell them to in
terested buyers at reasonable
prices. No phone calls. Come to
Harrill House. directly opposite
Fire Department. Carolina
Beach.
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ELECTR01UX AIR purifier and
cleaner. Sales and Service Call
344O Burgaw.
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AUTOMATIC RADIO phonegraph,
good condition priced for quick
sale Dial 6773.
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sANWIN KENNELS: Boarding
Hunting dogs or oets. Cookers
for sale. Carolina Beach Road.
2-1714.
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FLORENCE 5 BURNER table top
oil stove $50. so. Practically new,
easy credit terms : Hub Furn.
Co.. 1O3 So. Front Dial 2-0468.
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WANTED-ExPERIENCED Type,
writer mechanic. Write P. o. B.
272, Charlotte. N. C.
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75-Household Goods

4 PIECE WALNUT BEDROOM
suites. Only $3.50 Home Furn.
Co., % Market St.
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k-EleciYicd

BOND ELECTRIC Co. Wiring.
Household maintenance and re-
pairs. 525 So. Front. Dial 2-1250.
"Satisfaction and Low est Prices
Guaranteed"
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FURNITURE Specialist Bedroom
suites; innersprins mattresses;
x u linoleum rugs: cocktail
tables; studio touches. Castle
Street Furniture Company dial
6447.
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FIBER WARDROBEs, only $7.e5.
We deliver G.. Stein Furn, Co.,
COS No, 4th St,
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WANTED - EXPERIENCED col
ored waiter to work in dining
room and also handle room ser-
vice. Apply Hotel G%oldsboro.
Goldsboro, N. C..
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-30

1888 OLDSMOBILE 6 coach: va
Ford Panel truck. 106 c William
O DR.. Maffitt Village.
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33-Cais. Dogs. PETS

SIAMESE KITTENS from register
ed champion stock. George Stra-
horn. Corner Moore and Rae
coon Rds.. Penderlea. Willard,
N. c..
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FOR SALE: Four piece walnut
bed room suite. Dial Sill.
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'2-Builders & Supplies

NOTICE - SASH doors. blinds.
windows. door frames. screens,
turned columns. cabinets. Oldest
best equipped shop in city. Rod.
erick and Land. Dial 1929 j. L.
Roderick. Owner.
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PAINTERS WANTED apply C. R.
Holder Company room IA base
ment U. S. Post office Whining
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-30

SASH DOORS blinds, frames turn
work. cabinets, screens, trim. A.
W. Land and Sons. 1920 S. Fifth.
Dial $685..
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Il4-Business Services

PATCHING. PLASTER work guar.
anteed. Cal c. l. Merritt Pho1
| 2-268Q.
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WANTED. FOREMAN - kitchen
cabinets experienced. sober and
reliable, start reasonable with
small company; prospects good
for right man: can use a few
other good workers in this line.
Write, wire or phone State Line
Co.. Fair Bluff. N. c.
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WO PAPERS one COST QUICK RESULTS!
sarNenz Classified Columns Arr smAemN North mdhas Gr@eM classified Medium pmEz@n
80-Houses For Sale

WE HANDLE all kinds OF beach
prorert- Business. residential.
sales, rental-. Open all year.
Tucker Real Estate Co. Phone
1896 Carolina Beach. Glenn M.
Tuck u Realtnr.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-30

CINDERELLA WASHERS Now in
Stock!' The easy to use washer
that ashes your lingerie. dap
ers and other items in lust a
few minutes. Just plug it in!
See them at Wilmington Furni-
ture and Storage Corp. The Old
Reliable Only $40. so.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-08-30
8-ChirepracieF

DIR. MARY }. LAYTON 512 South
ern Building. Phone 2-0128.
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ITO S, FIFTH Still rooms. 2
bal large lot. Wade realty
Company.'2 POS Princess street.
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GOOD NEWS for all sufferers with
Acne, Pimples, or skin lrrita-
tons. Saunders Drug Store now
ha. the famous Swiss Brand
Ointment for only S1.00 a lar.
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|llo-Livesiock

and calf for aE sa7s. INEH IS 5 II
Wrlghtsboro on Cora, W;ia
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-01
Rep. CoImer's Busy Season

off plan. The latter would provide one-and-
a-halfm mile shortcut for fish and lumber boats
on the Pascagoula river.
Neither of these plans has reached more
than a preliminary stage, but a house public
works committee ave a favorable recon-
mendation to both of them in the past con-
gress, authorizing the u. S. Engineer office
to survey the plans and determine whether
they are advisable. A negative report by this
committee would have killed both measures
at the very start.
By far the most important of these bills,
from the long range point of view, is the
Pat Harrison waterway. If this bill passes
an economic base for the growth of the Pas
cagoula-Moss Point area for generations to
come will have been established. The OBJ
stacles which stand before final passage are
many, but an alert and hard-fighting COM
munity can surmount them.
A number of local leaders nave put their
hearts and souls in the waterway project and
share a major part of the credit of advancing
the plan as far as it has gone. Working with
Rep. Colmer at the committee hearings in
Washington they were able to express con-
vincing reasons for the waterway which re-
suited in its being reported favorably by the
committee.