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Evening star., 1947-12-14
Stocks Extend Rise
After Best Week
Since Last July
By Victor Eubonk
Pres, FinoneioI Writer

NEW YORK, Dec. 13-The stock
market today finished its best re-
'overy week since last July with
eaders extending the advance frac-
ions to a point or more on the
astest Saturday dealings in about
even months.
The directions was upward from
Monday on with professional short
overing and other buying attributed
o the belief that tapering of year.
nd tax selling would be succeeded
" large-scale reinvestment demand
which would bring a substantial
lpswing later in December. Many
,ustomers, however, held aloof be-
ause Of skepticism regarding Wash
ngton anti-inf1ation moves and
oregin affairs. Waning disturb
ances in France and Italy bright
aned the international picture mar
set-wise as the week ended.
Average Up Slightly.
The Associated Press 60-stock
composite for the day was up 4
IT point at 642 where it had more
han wiped out the relapse of the
'receding week. For the six ses-
ions the index showed a net gain
# II points. widest since the week
oncluded July g. 1t was the
roadest two-hour session since the
market touched the years low on
lay II. OF $50 issues registering,
04 rose and only $50 fell.
The days dealings we're lively ex-
0ept for intermittent slowdowns,
olume of 100000 shares compared
nth 100000 a week ago and was
lso the largest for any Saturday
ince May II. For the week the
ggregate was 5,9l0,841 shares
gainst 5,3O3,250 the week before
md was a peak since the period
oncluded. October Is.
Pacific Western Oil, in the two
lours, added points at 54 Ahead
| to 2 or so were Mission Corp. at
Sl2, Amerada Petroleum 90, Shell
Jnion Oil 80, American Woolen 44H,
'ollansbee Steel 35s4, Eastern Stain
ass Steel 2os4. Nickel Plate Railway
,6B, Southern Railway 36a4, du
'ont 1854. Union Carbide 101A,
United States Gypsum 1884 and
Cerro de Pasco 26a. Elsewhere plus
;igns mostly were in fractions.
Bonds steadied.
In the Curb Patchogue- Plymouth
climbed points on odd-lot sales
'ollowing a cash and stock dividend.
Iasy Washing Machine was up mod
orately on a pleasing disbursement.
Forward leaners were McCord Corp,
Consolidated Gas of Baltimore,
oantepec and American Meter.
Turnover here was 100000 shares
against 10000 in the preceding
short stretch.
Started Week with Rally.
On Monday the Big Board en-
ioyed its smartest upturn since
November 20 and the best of the
week with rails coming to the fore
as the ICC granted fare boost for
The New Haven Road and Western
Lines. Volume reached 100000
shares. The shift was continued
Tuesday on 100000 shares. The
administrations proposals to Con-
gress for rationing legislation had
Evening star., 1947-12-14

No. wheat. Corn, No. 2 yellow. 2. 2.6s: No.
4. 2.3S-2. 4Sh; No; 5, 2.43-2.47h; sample
weight nominal Timothy, 5.50-6 90; Red
Top, 15.5O-16.00. Barley, mating go
2.S6, nominal feed: 1.75-1 95, nominal,
Evening star., 1947-12-14
HIIIdIt b-bIu.
Commodity Prices

Middling spot. 37.21N
N-Nominal; B-Bid.
Evening star., 1947-12-14

little effect. Rails steamed ahead as
expectations of freight hoists
spurred bidding.
Carriers maintained their popu-
larity Wednesday with dealings at
l 100000 shares, third time the mil
lion mark had been crossed since
November 10. Gains were shaded
when Federal Reserve Board Chair
man Eccles said the rediscount rate
would be upped and there was talk
Iof lifting gold reserve requirements
of banks. The list turned a bit
mixed Thursday on $4,000 shares
although the average was un-
changed.
Advancing tendencies were re-
sumed Friday on 100000 shares, a
peak since the slump of the pre-
vious Friday. Oils led the bulge as
mounting prices for crude and ex-
panding needs of petroleum products
touched off buying in stocks of
producing companies. AS through
out the week, a big batch of cheer
ing dividends was virtually ignored.
A stock exchange membership rose
81 900 to $4,000.
Evening star., 1947-12-14
Grain

CHICAGO. Dec. 13 GP.-Only minor
price changes were recorded In grains on
the Board Of Trade today Opening Quota
tions on, wheat and corn were lower and
prices slipped a few cents during early
dealings; However, a mild rally developed
before the close and most of the loss was
recovered.
Oats, showed independent frmness, de-
spite the fact that $4,000 bushels were
delivered on December contracts today.
Dealers said there has been q good ship
ping demand for oats from here during
the past few days
Wheat closed A-1h lower, December
S3.0sh.A; corn was | cent lower TO $.
higher: December S2.575s-94: oats were u.
ia higher December 81 1237s, and soy
beans were unchanged. March $3.s5.
Evening star., 1947-12-14
Capital Securities
Over the Counter.

The following bid and asked quotations
on Washington securities traded over the
counter represent prices at which one or
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc,
would trade with the general public at
the time the quotations were assembled
Tor The Star as of Friday noon. Origin
OF &ny quotation furnished on request
BONDS hid Ask.d
Evening star., 1947-12-14
New York Cotton

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 P.-Cotton fu,
lures moved over a narrow range tnday
Mil price fixing came into March, NAV
and July contracts and absorbed week -end
proft taking sales. Some evening up oper
cember delivery.
", Generally traders were inclined to await
imitation program "si-
Futures closed 5 cents q bale lower IN
80 higher than the previous close w
Evening star., 1947-12-14

psa. nEW YOEk; Dec; l3.-The Associated
commodities today declined 10 205 ~
snt6as mont6 .aa cay zoe ao s 9s; week aso. se1@i
eed On 1928 q 100, year AGO. ioo'ie'
Evening star., 1947-12-14
Produce Markets

The Star has enlarged its coverage
Of fruit and vegetable prices on the
Baltimore market as . substitute for
similar washington quotations re-
Gently discontinued BY the Agrieul.
reports the Baltimore quotations
supplied below determine prices paid
on the Washington market.
Evening star., 1947-12-14

MARKET AVERAGES COM
piled by the Associated Press
are traced on the chart above.
In the last week stocks ad-
vanced, but bonds remained
un anged. Commodities
climbed sharply.
Evening star., 1947-12-14

tUnit Of trading 10 shares. 'In bankruptcy or re-
ceiversp being reorEanized under the Bankruptcy
Act, or securities assumed BY such companies Rates
Of dividend; IN the toreFoins table are annual dis
dsclaration Unless otherwise noted special extra
dividends are not included Ex dividend. Ex
rights Also extra or extras Plus stock dividend
Cash or stock Paid last year. fPaysble in stock
Declared or paid 50 far this year. Declared or
Dsd after stoek dividend stock splIt-up. Accum-
ulated divids4ds paid sf declared this rear.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-11-07
Tri-C County Zone
Meeting Here
On November 18th

The fourth quarterly Tri-Coun-
ty Zone Meeting of the Metho-
dist Woman's Society of Chris
tan Service will be held in the
Pascagoula Church Tuesday, No
vember II in an all day session
beginning at 10 a. m. and clos
ing at 2:30 p. m. The theme of
the program is, "Ye Are Ny Wit
ness" Each society is asked to
give a report on the years work.
Lunch will be served by the
hostess society at the noon hour.
Life memberships will be pre-
sented in the afternoon and the
program viii conclude with the
summing up, What Shall the
Harvet Be" concluding with a
prayer and conservation. A large
attendance is urged by the Zone
leader, Mrs. Jack King.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-11-07

S. Boswell were in charge of the
properties for the skit.
Important announcements made
at the meeting included the nam
ing of Mrs. T. r. Wells as direc-
tor of the next major production,
the selection of which the reading
committee are already deliberat-
ing.
1t was also stated that the mem
bership roster was still open and
any person interested in joining
the Paspoint Little Theater should
contact anv member of the mem
bership committee which follows,
Miss Frances Brooks, Mrs. J. c..
Avent, Jr., Mrs. James Thompson,
Milton Peterzell and Charles
Hightower of Moss Point, John
Howkins of Ocean Springs, Mrs.
Edmond Jane, Mrs. Donald Olien
and Tom Dawson of Pascagoula.
The appreciation of the cast and
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-11-07
Present One-Act
Play At Little
Theatre Meeting

A one-act play Letters was
presented at the regular meeting
of the Paspoint Little Theater
on Tuesday, November 4.
The play was directed by Miss
Florence Blanchard who, also,
played a part in the cast. Mrs. p.
j. Higginbotham and Mrs. J. c.
Avent completed the cast which
gave an excellent performance.
The play was also staged for the
Kiwanis club.
Mrs. c. L. Dowdle and Mrs. T.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-11-07
Posc0gouI0 Garden Club To Entertoin
Gulf Coast Council Of Garden Clubs

At the November meeting o.
the Pascagoula Garden club at the
center on Washington avenue,
Wednesday, plans we're made
for the entertaining of the recent
ly organized Gulf Coast Council
Of Garden clubs when it meets
in Lincoln Hall in this city on
Dec. s..
1t was also voted to join Youth,
Incorporated and to make ever
green swags and wreaths for sale
at Christmas time.
At the end of the business Pc
Rod, which was directed by the
president, Mrs. Charles w Smith,
the program was opened by Mrs.
PerryA Thompson, leader for the
afternoon. who introduced Mrs.
WA. Thompson Of Chronicle as
one OF. the speakers.
Mrs. Thompson gave a very in
~structive talk on the r. of house
plants.
Another helpful talk was given
by Mrs. Arthur Allen whose SUBJ
ject was The Growing of Ferns
in the House and In the Yard"
A social hour followed. and at
this time refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostesses for the after
noon, Mesdames Charles w. Lam
der, E. w. Virgins, lie More Kleis-
ner, Milton Brewer, o. ". Streed
and Ed white and Miss Kath-
leen Hays. nw
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-11-07
nos POINT
Baptist

Baptist
An executive meeting of the
WMU was held in the Baptist
church Monday afternoon. Mrs.
L. Taylor presided. After the bus
mess meeting the meeting was
closed with a prayer.
Presbyterian
Circle Number One met with
Mrs. A. J. WEIGH. Mrs. G.. P.
Wood led the Bible study and
Miss Bessie Cowan the program.
A social hour was enjoyed fol-
lowing the business meeting and
the hostess served delicious re-
freshments to the members pres
ent.
Circle Number Two met with
Miss Halle Herring on Monday
afternoon. Mrs. B. Dowdy and
Mrs. A. w. Head led the pro-
gram and devotional. Miss May
McInnis presided over the bus
mess meeting. Plans for the ba-
zaar to be held on the fifteenth
of November were made.
A social hour was enjoyed
when the hostess served refresh
ments to the eight members pres
ent.
Circle Number Three met with
Mrs. James Bornman on Monday
evening. A business meeting was
held with plans for the bazaar be-
ing made. A social hour was en-
when the hostess served de-
licious refreshments to the large
number of guests present.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-11-07
Wesleyan Serviie
Guild Officers
Nomed AT Meeting

At a recent meeting of the
Moss Point Methodist Wesleyan
Service Guild officers for 1948
were elected as follows, presi-
dent, Miss Katherine Rhodes;
vice president, Mrs. Morton Fair
ley; corresponding and record
ing secretary, Mrs, o. c. Bree-
land; treasurer, Miss Elizabeth
Harper; co-ordinator, Miss Ina
Thompson. Committees will be
appointed at the meeting to be
held at the church Monday eve
ming at sever thirty.
The WSCS' met in the church
on Monday afternoon at three
thirty.
Mrs. John cirlot led the de
votional. After the singing of a
song by members, reports from
the committees were given. A
social hour was enjoyed and a
former member, Mrs. Malva
Jackson, was welcomed. Mrs. Cir
lot served delicious refreshments
to the members present which
numbered about twenty.
The BAYS and islands of New
Xork harbnr bapa a nnpahfpnI
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-11-07
JEANNE KAY ELLIOTT

The many friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. A. Elliott will be inter
ested to learn that a daughter,
Jeanne Kay, was born TO them
October q at a hospital in Birm-
ingham, where they now make
their home at 900 Shades Road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott resided
here for several years but went
to Birmingham a number OF
months ago where Mr.. Elliott is
now in business.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-11-07

the production committee was
expressed for those who contrib
uted so generously to help make
"Skylark' a success.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-11-07

The city of Marseilles establish
ed a 40-day quarantine for in
coming visitors for health rea-
sons.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-11-07

Ten thousand ships load and
unload cargoes in New York har-
Dor each year.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-11-07

The BAYS and islands of New
York harbor have a combined
shore line of III miles.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-06-20
TO CALIFORNIA

The Rev. M. E. Hoch. pastor of the local Catholic church, is leav- ing by plane for Los Angeles to- morrow morning for a five weeks vacation visit to his mothers home in the California city.
 Father Hoch announced today that fl the steamer Alaska failed Ito arrive here before Sunday there would be no Masses at the local church as the Rev. Father Linden. who will conduct services here in Father Hoeh's absence in on that vessel The vessel was delayed in leaving Seattle over union diff, eulties
 In case of emergency needs. Fr. Hoch instructed his partshoners to contact the Rev Baffaro in Keteh- ikan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-06-20
GEOGRAPHIC
 BRINGS NOTE FROM
 OLD TIME WRANGELLITE

The recent article of Amos Berg in the National Geographic on AL aska and relating his visit to WrangeI in which he entertained Wrangell's woman Mayor, Mrs Doris NJ. Barnes at lunch aboard his boat brought Mrs. Barnes q letter from an old time resident of Wrangen. Mrs. .. W. Upshaw. who now lives in Los Angeles. Mrs Upshaw expressed her pleasure at reading about Wrangell and Alas ka's only woman Mayor /She will be remembered by many old time residents, who like Mayor Barnes have not heard from her over many years time. Mir. Upshaw was in charge of the bank here in the early days.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-06-20
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY
LAND NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Hen ry A. Wells, has made application for a five-acre tract, Anchorage serial 0I13OS, for Lot II, U. $. Survey No. 25S9, Wrangell High way Homesites, Group No. 2, Sheet ?, situated about 61a miles south of Wrangell, Alaska, containing 2.62 acres and it is now in the files of the District Land off ,, Anchorage, Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- yersely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claims in the local land office, , Anchorage, Alaska, within the per iod of publication or thirty oays thereafter. or they will be barred by the provisions of the statute,
 GEORGE A. LING9
 Acting Manage. First publication June 13, 1947 Last publication Aug. s, 1947
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-06-20
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PERISGOPE

Continued From Page OneJ
 ry and Ruth Bronson of the Con gress of American Indians and In- dian Rights Association. are pro- testing. Mrs Bronson came to Al- aska a few weeks ago and went a. round and visited the various In- dian communities. Shortly there after it developed that with the exception of Ketchikan. Metlakatla and Hydaburg the communities had agreed to oppose the bill On just what grounds hadn't been re- yealed. It probably would be at the committee hearing in Washington if the present plan of sending a committee from the Indian com munities to Washington carried through II was expected Senator Frau'- Peratrovich. Representatives Andrew Hope and Frank Johnson and Fred Grant would go to Wash ington shortly to appear before the Congressional committee in behalf of the Indian communities. Fact is, establishment of the pulp and pa per industry in Southeast Alaska is closer to actuality right now than it ever has been in the history of the Territory Only the Indian claims remain as an obstacle t5 progress aad development
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-06-20
CALL FOR BIDS

nation and will extend tht emerg- ency broadcast an additional six hours.
 sealed bids in triplicate wiE be received at the Office of the Com missioner Of Education, Juneau, Alaska, unul 1o:0O o'clock a. m, Friday June 3c, l947, and then publicly opened and read, on the transportation of pupils on the Wrangell Institute Wrangell High way Route to and from the Wran- gell Public School for the school biennium 1947-1949 beginning September 1, 1947. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
 (signed) JAMES c. RYAN %
 Commissioner of Education First publication June IS, 1947 Second publication June 20, 1947 Last publication June 27, 1947
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-06-20
SEA SCOUTS TO TAKE
 TRIP TO KETCHIKAN

With c. T. Eslick as skipper. Ar hold Fry as First Mate and Kjell More as End. Mate, the Sea Scout Ss-foot cruiser Zimovia is leaving tomorrow morning a 8 o'clock for Ketehikan to pick up boat and re pair parts. The Zimovia is a for mer Coast Guard picket boat which was partially destroyed by fire and was given the local Sea Scout troop by the Coast Guard. The lo- cal troop reconditiOned and re- finished the vessel.
 Sea Scouts who will make the crluse are Olaf Hansen, Bobby Stokes, Gordon Mason, Darrell Lindsley, James Schwartz, Alfred Oglend, Emery Hurley, Dallas Slears, Don Austin, Danny Bige- low, Murlin Eyerson, Hernando Villarma and Marion Newman.
 They will return Sunday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1947-06-20
AT THE HOSPITAL

Admitted to Bishop Rowe Gen eral Hospital this week were. George Collins, Charles Burch. Gordon Grande, Mrs. Arnt Sorset, Joan Sheppard. Mrs. Nick Johnson.
 Dismissed were: Mrs Owen Sven son, Grandma" Lewis, Richard Rooney, Jack Eyon, Emil Jacobson, Arnold Frye. Robert Shermer, Rod ney Johnson.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-19
island Vets Should Meet Boat

Veterans among residents Of Kodiak Island communities are invited to meet the mail-boat as it makes it's rounds on the mid August tlip and confer with a representative of the Kodiak Red Cross Chapter with regard to bonuses, unclaimed Or un- received leave pay and other compensation and other veter. ans benefits.
 Making the trip as represent i've of the local chapter. Ken Wade will have supplies of all the necessary forms and will as- sist veterans to set in motion the necessary machinery for ad- jussing their claims.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-19
Gets Three Years

Ketchikan-Robert M. Rus sell, 27-yeal-oId Ketchikan man. an agent for the Alaska Steam ship Go 7, was sentenced to three years in McNeil Island penitent' iary by Judge w. Folta in feder- al district court recently after pleading guilty to a charge of embezzlement.
 Russell was charged with con- verting steamship company funds to his own use while an agent fer the company in Ketchikan last year
 Kodiak-There had been a re port here that Russell at one time was being considered for transfer to Kodiak
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-19

The Kodiak Community Ll- brary progresses another step in serving the public this week with opening of a bo k.rental shelf containing a number of popular recent editions.
 Use of the rental shelf will be reserved for card-hoIders in the library and the rental rate will be five cents a day until the cost of the books IS returned to the library. After that time the volumes will go on the free shelves Arrangements have been made to receive a considerable number of best. sellers" each month at the library.
 Us of the library is open to all residents of Kodiak and VIC. lnity The membership fee IS one dollar per year.
 Work of cataIoging and assort. ing the 5000 books in the library is now making good progress with a volunteer crew working under the direction of Sister Hilary.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-19
ALL NURSES!
NOTICE

All Registered Nurses on the Navy Base and in Kodiak who are willing to do any disaster relief nursing in the event Of any epidemics in this area are asked to call Mrs. A. Holmes Johnson at "214."
 This work will be handled through the local chapter of the American Red Cross who will pay the nurses and allocate their services during epidemics.
 If any interested nurses are unable to contact Mrs. Johnson please register with Miss Marion Curtis, public health nurse, Kodiak.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-19

Major Glen E. W Mann ar- rived Wednesday from Adak with ? months leave ahead of him and he and Mrs. Mann, nee Anita White, will leave today for Seattle.
 Following expiration of his leave he expects to be stationed in North Carolina.
 MT. and Mrs. Herman WinaRs have left Phoenix, Ariz. and are now staying at Moose Pass. Mir. Winans was formerly in bu siness here and still owns property in Kodiak.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-19
Center Program Today Saturday,
 soc Dance
 LIBRARY CLOSED

Sunday:- Open afternoon only if bad is weather 300 to 500 Library open. Mrs. Floyd Cook 8to II pm Informal activities Monday 10 to 5 Craft classes Junior (Aileen Wade} I1:0o Hike for Boys & Girls ages z to Il (bring Iunch) Leave from Center. B:30 pm Softball, school grnds
 (Women's) ' to g Library Open Esther Wiley 500 BPW Club Party Tuesday, 7tO9 Library open Margaret Lightfoot Wednesday, 2:00pm Beginners folk k-dancing
 (under 12) 3 to 5 & 7 to 9 Library open Sister Hilary Audrey Kraft Bertha Saeman 800 pm Square dancing Thursday BOO Adv. Jr. Folk Iancing 6:30 pm Women's Softball 7-9 Library open
 Marion Curtis 700 Adult leathercraft class
 (John Gibbans) 9;30 Bingo (aduits) Friday 200 Beginners Folk dancing
 (teon age) "te9 Librsry open Margaret Clark 800 pm Pot O Gold Dance
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-19

George v. Bernal, of Stockton, Calf. and Alice Jean Edwards, of Juneau, were married Thurs. day by Rev. Glen Chandler.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-19

Christo CasalIo, cannery en- ploye, and Virginia Lee Abbott were married Monday,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-02-15
ISSUED LICENSE

A marriage license was issued
to Virgil A. Signorelli. ~. and
Marion N. Williams, ~, both Ut
2l9 Simonton street, yesterday
by County Judge Raymond \.
Lord.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-02-15
Josephine GosseIin
To We'd J. Shafchuk

Miss Josephine Gosselin, for
mer employee at ships service at
the Submarine Base, will be
married to Chief Boatswain's
Mate John Shafchuk of the Sub
marine Base, Tuesday at $50
p. M, at the ST. Mary's Star of
the Sea Catholic Church, it was
announced today.
Miss Gosselin is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j.. E. .Gosselin,
of Tampa. The groom-to-be is the
son of MIR and Mrs. Carl Shat
chuk of Gary, Ind. The BRIDES
maid will be miss Vera Shafchuk,
sister of Chief Shafchuk; Mrs.
Gerald Lopez, sister of the bride,
will be matron of honor.
Following the ceremony, to be
performed by Rev. j. E. John
son, pastor, a reception will be
held at the Fleet Reserve Club,
Submarine Base.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-02-15
Western Union
Returns To Port

The sailing vessel, the Western
Union, returned to port recently
after repairing a break in the
cable of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company linking Key
West and Miami.
Capt. G. r. Steadman, who
commands the Western Union,
said he had an uneventful trip,
except that the vessel ran into
ratherrough weather.
The cable break was found
about six miles east of Alligator
Light. 1t had been broken, ac-
cording to all evidence available
to Capt. 'Steadman, by a ships
anchor.
: The Western Union will remain
in Key West until the next break
in a cable is, reported.