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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
500, 900 Meals Will Be
Served To Legionaries

CAROLINA BEACH, Cafe and
restaurants tables of New Han
over county are groaning under
the load Ct half a million meals
during the June 14-17 North Caro-
lima American Legion convention,
Legion officials estimated here to-
day.
To feed breakfast, lunch, supper
and the midnight snack to the
thousands of Legionnaires, Auxii-
iaries and their guests who jam
this section for the four-day meet
ing. county eating establishments
have ordered trainloads of food.
| far above the normal summer sea-
son supply
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15

The American Legion was form
ed by fighting men in a meeting
in Paris, France, in 1919!
The first steps toward organiiza-
ton were taken at a caucus in
Paris, March Is to II, 1919. A
temporary constitution was adopt
ed, temporary officers elected, and
a general policy was formulated
at a caucus in St. Louis, Mo-,
in May, 1919. Permanent organ
izatlon was effected and a ma
ttional constitution and bylaws
adopted at the first national con-
vention, held in Minneapolis, Mimi,
November 10 to II, 1919.
The American Legion has chang
ed the eligibility for membership
to include honcrably discharged
veterans of World War II and
those who remain in the service
after cessation of hostilities.
The American Legion wal char
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
DEFIES A LUCK

CHICAGO, June 14.-(PeThe
Anti-Superstition society's regular
meeting last night - Friday the
l3th-was cancelled because, said
President Nathaniel Leverone, too
few members wer in the city.
Levermore, however, said he
decided to preserve the society's
equation by haunting fate and
aft on a business trip.
They said it's bad luck to
IT on Friday the 18TH he said,
he let at 9:13 p. m. in his auto,
frying license number 1913.
The society will next meet on
Friday. Feb. -, 1913.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15

residence is now used as the Elks
club.
For the flower lovers, Commun-
ity drive around Greenfield lake
is unsurpassed in beauty with its
moss draped cypress trees grow
ing ever stately from the swamp
like water.
Although the summer visitor
will miss the impressive carol ser
vices on Christmas Eve, he may
still see in Wilmington the worlds
largest living Christmas tree.
For food the Port City boasts
"A leading restaurants inside the
city.
Overnight a c comodations are
available in Wilmington at four
modern hotels, IL first class tour
isl homes and six tourist camps.
Wilmington is the heart OF the
southeastern North Carolina resort
area.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15

NOIeQ IOr us wealth. Oh
landmarks and natural beauty,
Wilmington offers the tourist and
v%acationist ideal big city shopping.
BeachWear and sportswear as
well as other clothes may be OBJ
tanned by visitors in Wilmington's
score of department and clothing
stores.
A complaint often aired by
many of the fair sex beach viSi-
tors is that swimming ruins their
hairdos for the dressier nighttime
celebrating of which there is an
abundance.
A few minutes drive will bring
the lady into the Port City where
she has the choice of "a beauty
shops to restore her loneliness.
Wilmington has six night clubs
for the city sophisticate. And il
the date is in a gala mood. flow
ers may be purchased at n Of
the dozen florists.
For the summer days and nights
when the night spots are not de-
sired, Wilmington offers six mod
ern theatres. A wide variety of
movie interests are constantly on
display.
Bringing the whole family to the
beach produces no problem. In
yLy,1 =, ufo1, 4hn car1rIonc ~ 40 rhyy-
sicians and "a dentists are avail
able should occasion arise.
Located On the Ocean highway
midway between New York and
Florida, Wilmington is easily ac-
cessible by air, rail, land and wa
ter. By automobile the Port City
may be reached by U. S. High
ways II, III. "a and 76. By rail
there are the Atlantic Coast Line
and Seaboard railroads. The city
i, blessed with the famed Blue
thenthal airport, largest Of any
city the size of Wilmington. Grey
hound, Queen City and Seashore
Transportation lines all serve Will
mington. By air the city can be
reached by National Air Lines and
! Southeast Airlines.
Tourists find many points of his
torical importance within Will
mington itself.
! While in the city to visit these
! sites. the vacationist may have
luncheon at historic CORVALLIS
lhcuse, headquarters of the British
|ccmmander in 1881. and then dine
THAT night in 10l year-old st
| Johns Tavern.
Another historical landmark l.
1.-The home Of e. s. Dudley. frs
governor Of North Carolina. This
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
LANDING SPACE
AVAILABLE HERE
Vacationist viii Have No
Trouble Finding Place
To Land Planes

Air : minded vacationists who
may wish to fly to any of the
beaches near Wilmington need
have no fear of rot finding a land
ing field with runways sufficient
ly long to accommodate any
modern plane.
The largest local airport, Blue
thenthal, provides a stopping
place for National airlines. two
trips north and two south, daily.
The three runWays r each 7,ool
feet long. The north-south landing
strip is made Of concrete, and the
east-west and northeast southWes1
ribbons are made of asphalt.
The field is located three miles
northeast of Wilmington ano
boasts of a storage hangar 80 by
12O feet which is available for
tourist trade. Warren Pennington,
who with his brother, James, op-
crates the Pennington Flying
school, is proud of the airport
which is modern in every respect.
The only facility lacking is that
of a cafe or dining room. The
Pennington brothers, however,
will have such a place in full op-
Grafton before the summer is
over.
Peiffer r port, located two
miles north OF Wrightsville Beach.
is outstanding IN that it operates
an amphibious taxi-plane service
from the field to the back doors
of hotels along the beach. This
field has two runways; a north
east by southwest strip which is
1000 feet long. and the north-south
strip which is 1900 feet long.
In addition to the flying taxi the
field is served by a bus line which
operates trips to Wrightsvllle
every half-hour. Burk Render,
manager of the port, also has
hangar facilities FOR tourists.
The field nearest Wilmington is
the Wilmington airpark, about
one-fourth Of a mile from the city
limits. This port has the only air
craft showroom in this section OF
the state. 1t also has fine restau-
rant facilities in the "Sky Club"
located on the field.
Carl Dunn, president OF Air Pro-
gressive, Inc, is enthusiastic
about his veterans flight training
program. The field has three run
ways; the southeast : northwest
ribbon measuring $500 feet, the
north = south runway measuring
1000 feet, and the east-west run
way measuring 100 feet.
The port is located IL minutes
by bus from Wilmington and Is
minutes by bus from Wrightsville
Beach.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
30 You Wanta Suntan?
Well Here's How!

foL7g Who have lived and tanned
" TIE Carolina Beach resort are
aware Of the tragedy surrounding
q 'sn. unWisely attained.
More than 95 per cent agree
ma! the following recipe for a
wise SUntan at the beach is to be
aaa N the following harmless,
'"'Aiess and inexpensive fashion.
~ Don't try to attain a tan
aA N n day-you'll look like a
oPoAed lobster instead and be just
''oQt as uncomfortable as one.
~ Don't lie exposed in the sun
Ion lam. until 2 pm. until your
ann mas become accustomed to
ne rays Of the SUE.
'0 When taking a Sun bath use
'0,l.e 9Ay Substance Gil your skin.
I92'. mink ina. "a rc"@rc.
ss Day may not be brilliant tina.
sur, rays Won't give you a
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
Popcorn. Pink Lemonade
Fine Beach At Old Carolina
Wrecks OF Historic Ships; Indian Lore, The
Carolina Moon, All Go To. Make This

Hurry, hurry, hurry, yesireee, get your popcorn, pink
lemonade and candy, and get inside for a seat in time for
the big show.
ride the rides, try your skill at the games"
So barked the side show man. And last year thousands
succumbed to the hearty yells of the bankers of Carolina
Beach's dual midways.
The boardwalks of Atlantic City had nothing on the
thriving resort center of 10 to 10000, and the year-round
home of 5000 "sea salts" who have found the enchanting
beauty of Cardinals tropic-like atmosphere moonht nights
and foaming surf, a haven from the everyday cares of
mortal man.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15

Wrightsville Is The Family
Resort For Hospitality, Fun
Mayor Trask Says 1--WE Are Prepared, Better
Than Ever, To Accommodate And Welcome
Our Visitors; Annual Regatta A Feature

A seemingly never-ending stream of automobiles dav bv
day passes over the Banks Channel causeway leading to
Wrghtsvile Beach carrying mothers and fathers. bows End
girls. and boy-friends and girlfriends all seeking tho
beathfuI recreation of this famed sea island resort.
"n this second year after the war" Raiford Trask, new
" elected mayor of Wrightsvile Beach said, "we are bet-
ter prepared than ever to accommodate and welcome our
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
Wilmington Is Heart OFF PlayArea
Giuing The Needed Big City, Touch
Offers Thrilling Sights Of Old, Modern
Stores Theatres, Parks And Is The Center
OF The Transportation To Beaches

Southeastern North Cardinals seashore has more to
offer than most summer resorts. This is because the ma
jority of better beaches and fishing centers are secluded in
the mountains or otherwise miles from the nearest city.
Wilmington, a progressive city of about $4,000, is the
heart of the 100 mile resort coast.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15

tIGlkOI ~
Office workers, tired of hot
,i+ies. will find activity here that
is refreshing and interesting.
Whether a visitor comes for a day
or a month. he will be welcomed
r., the resorts year-around resi-
dents.
Wrightsville Beach has a double
,dvan age for water sport that
otber ocean resorts fail to match.
The ocean,, with miles of white,
sandy beaches, is ideal for surf
bathing, surf casting, deep sea
fishing and sun bathing. Wrights-
vile's o c e frontage directly
faces the sea, with the tang of
salt spray always in the air. And
here beach lovers renew their
fascination of the perpetual roll
ing tide
Banks Channel. On the other
side of this natural thin land strip.
attracts those who like their water
sheltered. The several miles of
clean sea water serves as the race
track for sail boat regattas at the
beach. And too, many fishermen
prefer the channel to the ocean,
and swimmers who like to swim
insead of battle the surf. take to
il,
So for those who love the At
lantic las isl or for those who
want it Gained a bit, Wrightsville
is an ideal spot.
When a resort such as this at
tracs hundreds of thousands of
vacationers year after year, spec
ulation naturally arises as to just
what is the big attraction.
Is it the fishing? Sailboating?
Swimming? Surf bathing? Dane
ing? e.
True. Wrightsville has all OF
these.
The appeal. of which Wrights-
vile Beach residents are truly
proud. is their friendly manner OF
greeting strangers. Call it South
ern hospitality Oh courtesy, va
cationers like the way everyone
Is willing 10 spend a few minutes
10 chat.
In stores. in the barber shops,
on the piers. or in the bowling
alley, visitors find the friendly at
mosphere of Wrightsville from
south to the north on the beach.
Wilmington residents, w h are
fortunate enough to own or rent
sumner homes at Wrightsville,
started moving down last month,
and now the winter cobwebs have
been swept away and the summer
rugs have been rolled out for the
summer months of 1947.
Another sign that sumner has
arrived at Wrightsville is the large
number Of sailboats and moto1-
beats skimming over the water OF
Banks Channel and t. Atlantic
Coastal waterway.
The Carolina Yacht club has ar
nounced expansion plans a n d is
arranging dates for the coming
summer regattas when Comets
and Meteors from up and down
the Atlantic coast will vie TO:
honors.
The Marina and the Wrights-
vile Terminal report heavy boat
traffic with visitors from Maine to
Florida.
And the rising tempo Of sum
mer business is also reflected by
large crowds at the newly-opened
Jneatre on North Lumina avenue
At tine south end of the island,
dances have been scheduled at the
pavilion from now to October.
Visions viii have the opportunity
10 hear and see the most popular
oands in the country.
Fishermen by the hundreds are
rushing to the piers and the fish
are beginning to grab for the
hooks.
The picture at Wrightsville tc-
aay-and its beautiful - all adds
up to ore unacceptable conclusion:
Those wonderf full summer
saontas Of play and laugher have
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-07
JUNIOR SKI EVENT FOR
 NEXT SUNDAY

Conditions are ideal for the Ju- ncau Ski Club junior races to be held starting at l o'clock in the afternoon.
 The events will ke started with the running of the Class c slalom. followed by the same class in down. hill Both of these events will be held on the slalom hill in full view of all who wish to take pie tures of the races The winner will take the Lions Club trophy, which is being presented for the first time this season.
 The Class c events will be follow ed by the Junior Class B slalom and downhill Among the racers in this class are Berry VanSandt, Bob MacKinsky Jon Stuart, Duane Hogue, Bob Larson and Jack Bur ford Competition will be very clcse in these events and should prove extremely interesting All skiers going up the trail Saturday are requested to use climbers and pack as much of the ski area as possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-07
27 PASSENGERS ARE
 CARRIED, pfA RIPS

Pacific Northern Airlines yester- day completed flights in both di- rections between Juneau and An chorase. with stops at Cordoya and Yakutat
 Capt. Gecrge McCracken, First Officer Tom Constant and Steward ess June Rees brought the East tound flight with the following pas sengers aboard: Anchorage to Cor doya: w. L. Wotring; Anchorage to Juneau: Ernie Rec, ". T. Wilson, Ccrdova to Juneau. Mrs. Otto Kop- pen, Bob Logan, Mrs. Robert To- gan, Selma Smith.
 The Westbound flight was taken by Capt Jack Dean, First Officer Jerry Roberts and Stewardess Bev- erly Murphy, carrying the follow ing persons from Juneau to Yaku- tat: Mary Whiting. Jean Whiting.
 Juneau to CordoVd: itay Sefter- man, Jack Braunty, Robert Jeff Agnes Hegburg, Martin Hegburg Jane Hegburg.
 Juneau to Anchorage: Mary Dia- mend, Charles Diamond. Bert Walk CT, Mabel Irons, A Murculief, Phil Krukiff, G Emanoff. Wm. Ward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-07
RAISED;
 70 BE REPAIRED

Ernie Burnett, skipper and owner Of the beam traWler Afognak, which was wrecked the night of December 23, two miles north ol Point Gard ner at the southern tip of Admiral ty Island, reports that his boat has been raised
 Jim Cole, owner of the power barge Midas, was contracted to go to the scene; and with a second barge succeeded in lifting the Afog- nak off the bottom, pumping her out and bleaching her at Tyee.
 With emergency patching to the large holes in the hull, the Afognak was made sufficiently seaworthy so that she could be taken in tow, and last reports said the Midas had reached Rake with the heavily damaged ship Destination is Ketchikan, where Burnett plans to have the Afognak completely re- paired and put hack into running condition.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-07

has one son, Dan. born in Nome, and daughters Juanita and Jane all married Furthermore, he is grandfather three timesl
 With the signing of Judge Wick ershams bill in Congress granting the Territory legislative powers, Re- publican Jones decided to run for the First Legislature There was no party division in Alaska at the tine, and the voters merely print ed the names of faycrite candidates on the ballots He was elected in 1913 and represented the Second Division in the House For years he remained out of politics until in l944 he re-entered and campaigned for the Senate but was defeated by outlying precinct returns. Un- daunted, he tried a second time in l946, and was elected to the Sen- ate for four years,
 Active in mining, and with eX- tsnsive knowledge of problems and needs of the Second Division, Sen ator Jones should be an able and compei ent legislator
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-07
DEBATING TEAM RETURNS FROM
 KETCHIKAN TRIP

Returned from Ketchikan and busily getting back into the swing of high school life, the five student Juneau High School debating team is now awaiting a return visit from the Ketchikan High School debat- CTS.
 Superintendent of Schools A. B. Phillips, who accompanied the team on the trip north, reports that ev- erything went along in very fine style The team members were en- teltained in Ketchikan hom s, and held the debate with the High Schoo. there the first night.
 Instead of having judges to ds- eide the winner it was decided to hold a mo decision" debate, in which the audience can think what ever they like at tine conclusion. Ju- neau held down the negative that night, championed by Gail Mo.ri- son, Pat Oakes and Al Shaw
 After the program, a party was given Tor the visitors. The next "Wednesday there was a special as sembly, and Thursday night a dance was held with the Juneau students as the honor guests.
 Returning on the North Sea, the debaters put on special shows at both Wrangell and Petersburg High Schools, taking both positive and negative The positive team con- sisted of Lois Hared and DSk Win gerson. who will have third mem Der to their squad when Ketchikan visits in Juneau
 The date for the Ketchikan High School to come to Juneau has not been set definitely but will probably be either the third or fourth week Of February, states MT Phillips.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-07
pAA BRINGS IN t2
 ON SEATTLE FLIGHT

Planes of the Alaska Division, Pan American Airways, yesterday completed flights from Seattle to Juneau and scuthbound. and from Juneau to Whitehorse and Fair banks.
 Tie following passengers were carried from Seattle to Juneau: Mrs. Phyllis Otto, Eugene Carroll, Richard Hubner, Vernon Holt, zena key owen Key
 Robert M. Kinzebach, Ike Taylor, Alvin Pederson, Clyde Hunter, For tuna O'Dsll, Warren Weston.
 Juneau tc Seattle: Cofrine Ken way, Virginia Kenway Charles Whyte, Albert Woods, Rowene Nor lis, Durla Morris, Robert Logan, Mrs Rotert Logan, Mrs. Marian Capan.
 Juneau to Fairbanks. Louis c. Peters; Juneau to Whitehorse. w. I'd Wilson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-07
BABE RUTH, 5, HAS BIRTHDAY
 Al HOSPITAL

NEW YORK, Feb. ', The ailing Babe Ruth celebrated his birthday today, although the records insist that he actually was born day earlier As usual, however. the hero Of baseball's millions of fans had enough well Wishers to make it a two-day affair
 Whether he is g or 53 is also 8 matter open to some debate. Up until the need for birth certificate arose some years ago, the Babe had always given Feb. G. 1894 as the date of his birth. So, by his own choice, he is 53 today.
 Friends started telephoning French Hospital early yesterday to wish the former home run king a happy birthday and a speedy re- covery from the illness that has kept him there for three months.
 The Babes nurse started relaying messages, but he squelched her en- thusiasm when he informed her this isn't my birthday" Cards and letters have been arriving all week They came from former teammates and from notables of the sports world and other fields.
 Today, plane was to bring a voice recording with birthday greet ings from Eddie Collins, Duffy Lew is, Johnny Quinn. Ted Williams, Joe Cronin and Lem Egan of the Boston Rcd Sox. Frank Stevens, concessionaire at Yankee Stadium, was to present the recording to the Babe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-07
KNOW YOUR iEGlSLAT0R Today:
 CHARLES D. JONES

Bern in a state where "a perscn got his politics in the first breath of life Charles Davenport Jones igave bis initial lusty cry on April 36, 1875. and embarked on lifes course that lead to seat in the First Territorial Legislature some 39 years later His birthplace was zar2sville Ohio.
 Charlie was but five years of age when his mother died, leaving the father alone with a family Of seven to raise and educate. A wise parent, MT Jones gave his flock rigid lessons in truth, humil- ity and honesty. As Charlie puts it: H. raised the hoys with a barrel stave-and he raieed US ire quently He was educated in the public schools and vent to work while still in his 'tesns ol the local railroad
 About 1897 he travelled to Chicago where he secured employm snt on the delivery staff of s. P. Booth carriers for the Tribune over a large section of the city. He made his rounds for some three years when he noticed dailies carrying accounts of the Nome gold rush and it was not long before he found himself hurrying west to join the stampeGels.
 When the old Centennial steam ed out of Puget Sound with it's passengers packed like sardines Charles Jones was aboard. Not con tent with this cargo. they picked up two loaded barges at Port Town send and headed for the Pacific Ocean. and Nome The trip was uneventful until the ship sailed from Dutch Harbor, when she ran aground and had to return for hull inspection and repair, T1il did not detain them long. however. and they arrived in Nome early in the summer of 1900.
 Tn the years that followed, MT Jcncs mined and prospec.ed over the surrounding country and help ed to construct and operate the Seward Peninsula Railroad into tGt Kcugarck He became Supericten Gent Of the Alaska Road Commis- son, and later was appointed by Judge Lomen to serve as U.| s Marshal, filling a vacancy causec by death. He was reappo'nted bl President Coolidge and Hoover anc served for nire years
 Married in 1922, Senator Jone'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-07
JOE LOUIS,
 G0D0Y IN
 RING BOUT
Ten Round No-Deeisioa Fight Being Held in
 Mexico Bul|ring

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 7.-Heavy- weight champion Joe Louis and Chilean Arturo Godoy, twice a con- tender for the world title, meet for the third time in a ten-round, mo- decision bout tonight inauguratiL- Louis Latin-American exhibition tour.
 The scene is the new o000-seat bullring and promoter Gene Lucas has high hopes of a sell-out that might result in a gate of S400,000.
 Both were pronounced in good shape" Louis has been in training here for more than a week, while Godoy arrived only three days ago. Godoy says the mile and half all titude doesn't bother him, hut Louis admits it affects him just little " The fight will be in rwo-minute rounds instead of the regulation three.
 The champions take for the ex- hibiticn is $50,OO0 and 40 percent of the profits, while Godoy gets a flat S10,500 and expenses. The gov ernment will receive 16 percent of the gross in taxes. The house is scaled from S2 to $50.
 Godoy will be fighting at what he calls my best weight t'-200 pounds. Louis weighed 218 on arri- val and will enter the ring at about PIP, still tour pounds over his best.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-07
BASkETBALL GAME
 TONI6KT,D0UGLAS;;
 SEASON WEARS END

Juneau City Basketball League is drawing to a close, with final games for three of the teams scheduled for this evening ill Douglas, and only enc more night of regular play left on the schedule.
 Tonight the Douglas High School will play the Imperials on their home floor, and Mikes Night Owls will take a flier with PAA This will leave, of these four teams, only Douglas High with a game remain ing to be played That will be talk en care of next Tuesday at the Juneau High School gymnasium against the Moose, when Juneau High also will play the Vets.
 Present team standings put Mikes, Juneau High, the Imperials and the Moose in the top four spots. The Moose position is chal- lenged by Darnells, however, who during December protested the tim- ing of a close game against Mikes If this game is replayed, it may well put the Moose and Darnells in a tie for the fourth spot and necessitate a play-off for tournament position.
 After next Tuesdays final con- tests, a tournament schedule will be arranged among the top four teams. Members of the other squads will be barred from play in this tourna- ment.
 Complete team standings to date erp ac fo1lcuc-