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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-09
IN MEMORIAM

The following memorial
honoring the memory of
Mrs. William A. Dick a
presented at the first fall
meeting of tn Mi~nistering
Circle on Thursday, Novem .
Der 6. Mrs. Dick was one of
the founders of this chart
table organization and gave
to it a lifetime of devoted
interest and service.
Nellie Draper Dick was born
in New York city, July 7th, 1868.
Coming to Wilmington at the
age of nine, this city bee = m e
her home for seventy years.
In the fall of the year 1888,
she was one of a group of ten
young women who met to dis
cuss the planning of an organi-
cation for charitable work in the
city. At this meeting the "Min-
IStellhs Olrcle OF the King
Daughters" was formed with
Mrs. Dick a charter member.
lin the year 1887 the origina,
name was changed to the "Min-
istering Circle, under which
name it has continued.)
In its early history, Mrs. Dick
was the third president, 19O5-O6
serving again in that capacity
IN 1856 and in 1928. She
also served as Chairman of the
Board of Trustees for a number
OF years and as chairman of the
Ministering Circle Memorial
fund since 1910, holding t e S c
two offices until the time of her
death.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-09

In the European test Y per
cent of American adults correct
ly identified two countries-Italy
and England. But in the South
American quiz the highest per-
centage of correct identification
was only so per cent - Brazil,
by far the largest nation on the
continent and fourth largest in
the world.
The results for all eight coun-
tries in the South American test,
showing percentages for correct
identification, incorrect, and
don't know, follow:
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-09
Education Is Good Basin SIS

The observance of National Education
eek begins today.
In Wilmington, the period will be noted
principally through Parent-Teacher a%ssocia-
ton programs and warm invitations to par
ents and other friends of education to in
spect their schools.
It is a week of educational interpreted
ton. 1t is a time for reviewing the purposes,
history and achievements of the schools;
of considering current needs and problems;
of looking toward future tasks and respon-
sibilities and renewing the understanding
and extremely close relationship between
he schools and community.
There are many phases of education on
which emphasis may be placed. Some de-
sire to stress the schools role as the greatest
of all forces in building a better Ameri-
ca; others may wish to point to their part
in securing the peace; some may want to
devote the time to talking and thinking
about meeting the emergencies in educa-
ton and others will demand that chief
recognition be given to their cultural and
citizenship values.
To us, the most important theme of the
eek is that good education is good bust
,ess.
Look at a backward community and your
ves mo miss its poor schools.
Examine a progressive one and among
S assets which will impress you the most
i'll be it's high STANDARD of education.
The United States Chamber of Commerce
'und. out a long time ago that two factors
the ability of the people to produce and
heir ability and desire to buy-constitute
he simple formula for good business.
And what makes good producers and
>nsumers?
Sound training in the f01rrAatio, fc~ q
'eful career through the best schools DOS
BILE.
The Chamber Of Comwere. . he,
here schools are above averao~ 'ncoraee
re higher, retail sales volume is greater
homes are better, there are more bank ac-
counts and, through all other induces of :
better life, the ability to produce and con-
sumo is on a higher level.
Is there better proof that everv dolla,
used for education is not only the wises1
dollar a ~comrnTnitv ran sro,I h~t tho 70.
turns are the greatest in maintaining {
true prosperity? Fvervone h~~
sta4:r1'oe eho~ -" ono W, ~
plote or~-,o-t- , b. . =
c.nac4r than tho vrr-h who oroI,o.
from High school and that the l~atter's ir
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-09
GOOD MORNING

For We know the grace of our Lord
Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich,
vet for your sakes he beeame poor,
that We through his poverty might be
rich. - II Corinthians 8:9.
But chiefly Thou,
Whom s%oft-eyed Pity
once led down from
Heaven
To bleed for man, to teach
him how to live,
And, oh! still harder lesson!
how to die.
Bishop POrteus.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-09

The one, vital thought all Wilmingtonians
must continuously keep in min is that the
recently presented multi-million dollar mas
ter plan for the city's growth is a long
range proposition for future decades and
not one to be Immediately started upon
III its entirety.
If that attitude is lost, then the num-
erous broad proposals by George W.. Simons,
Jr., Jacksonville planning consultant, will
appear too visionary to attract the support
they deserve.
His program is primarily an installment
one for civic growth.
If it is filed away and forgotten with
the mistaken belief that all OF 1t is too ex'
IRENE for our time, then the $4,000 the
City paid for it is wasted.
But if it is kept before all Wilmington
this is more a responsibility OF present and
future City governing bodies than anyone
else-then the community has a most COM
prehensive pattern for future advancement.
It will then be we'll worth its price. MIR.
Simons has simply presented a chart, wheth-
er the City will follow its courses depends
to a major degree on our civic courage and
progressiveness.
The principal subjects of his recommended
tons included the following:
A downtown bridge high over the Cape
Fear river.
Development of a City-County civic cen
ter encompassing a new City hall, court
house and library.
Expansion of Pembroke Jones park as
a cultural center, including construction of
a City auditorium.
Extensive development of Greenfield lake
and park, including, among other things, a
waterfront theater.
A major street plan, including traffic
movements, controls and parking.
Park and recreational facilities far greater
than those of today.
~Neighborhood development.
Utility improvements, better waste collec-
ions and disposal.
Charted land uses, transit facilities, pub
lie buildings, housing facilities, transporta-
ton, bridges and viaducts, fire and police
protection, civic art and community appear
ance ana tne all important necessary llScdl
pattern and assessment practices.
Some of the proposals, if they are even
tually effected, will not come in our life
A new City hall and allied extensive
may be placed in that category.
But others are actually well on the way
of coming into being. A sound example is
greater development of Greenfield lake and
park. The waterfront theater project is not
new. Rather, it has been frequently men
toned as one of the facilities needed for the
program of the first annual Azalea festival
next Spring. It is not an "out OF this pres
ent world" proposition. 1t is an extremely
practical one for today.
There is no doubt tina activation of some
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-09
Behind The Ns>>
Reds Encountr,
| Real ObstacIIs',
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER ,
BY DEWITT MAckEs1,
AP Foreign Affairs

/ Small straws show wbic +'S
'ne wind blows, and your W.
ton is directed to a trend ' 'S''
would seem to be a ts.' Wig
mission by Russia hal y
encountering really tour ]'
ing In her program Of co,,a
INST expansion, and furtbs,r
mat she is trying to get So,
even greater obstacles 's'>
Recently he pointed IA
meme song which Moscow. ~
ana Capitalism can live si3,
SIDE in peace, which is que ID
Ionlshlng reversal of tbs al
tenet that Capitalism m nv S
ueslioyed' Soviet Foreign W
lister Molotov sounded t5i, NJ
IN ms speech on the eve y. ny
anniversary of the Bols hi
revolution, although he
rounded it with the usual y ~
munlstlc strong-arm talk, IVY
presented to the world bv ~ W
otner than Generalissimo s s%
plugged in Moscow very rev. "
ly by the authoritative p 5IIes
ton New Times" pu0A''
His Idea Is A Policy
Now when an idea orig;,.
With the a~ll-powerful staIin pI'''
is echoed by his servants az
the launching of a policy, w. ~
you stop to ask why Bolsbevr..ss
should suddenly want to lir ~
peaee win its be tenor. Wy
are confronted with the cor,s @
~ that it isn't because Mo, 'aa
loves Capitalism the mors 'J 5.,
less. e'Se Nl
mat something else s,,a.
me as being the growing Sl rs1.
lance to Communist aggree ,Sa'
both within Moscow's 2one J 81
1luence in Eastern Eurono VI ~ ~
among the Western Euron e%
countries which have S Ss'
marked down for the kin 't W..
have been given a mighty 4 n.y.
IN morale by the Marshal n ,ir'
Opposition to Soviet dom pta.
tlon has been steadily crysta%
ing among the liberty o, r..
states of Eastern Eurons Y.
liey nave discovered that Com.
munlsm and Democracy carr.
i've together within the b ,r,
carries of the same na sSa'
Czechoslovakia, who tried ''' !.
adapt herself to the sjtns,i,,
is the latest country to devs1,.
a sharp political crisis betps..
left and right. "''
l. Along with this, the owl,
leaders of the Peasant nar.5.
OF Eastern Europe have ioins
hands abroad in forming fl
peasants International to cor
pat Communist domination
their respective countries
this group are Hungary. Yps
slavla, Bulgaria and Roman
and Poland is expected to il
la truly formidable represent
ton which might fan the smr
oerlng fires at home into a CO
Migration.
Marshall Plan Influence
Meantime Western Euro
has hardened immeasurabIe
ward Communist inroads as 4
result of the Marshall pls
Italy and France, both of viii
not so long ago seemed almt
ready to fall into the Red b;
ket, have taken on new life a
have administered heavy s.
backs to Communism. 9th
countries have shown mark
signs of swinging toward t
right.
So betWixt and between, M
COW would seem to have arriy
at a time when it must pat
to try to consolidate its all !
portant zone of domination
Eastern Europe. That would
count for the sudden blarD
about Communism and Capt
ism being able to sleep in
same bed. Russia natura
doesn't want outside OPPOSITE
while it deals with its recal
trant satellites.
However, We shouldn't let d
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-09
Letters To The Editor
Ideals Must Not Be Clouded In Peace Efforts

hazards falling into their proper
perspective. I think it is the re-
sponsibility of the church and,
whenever possible, of the press
to help our citizenry to think
straight and to think safely.
WILLIAM GROVE, JR.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-09
Freedom Trains Visit

Wilmington's preparations DIS host to the
Freedom train on December 10 are fully
in keeping with the dominant purpose of
the event-the making Of the visit by this
great shrine a week-long occasion for COM
m~unity-wide rededication to the American
ideals Of free government.
The train and its priceless documents will
course, climax the general observance.
But the period before the arrival viii be
equally as important as that day.
Through a program as extensive as it is
thoughtful, the sectors of the community
will be offered full opportunity to partici-
pate in the spiritual movement of r~e-evalu-
ating the great tenets on which this coun-
try was established.
Wilmington, through its program, will be
preparing its citizens for the full spiritual
appreciation vitality necessary to look upor
the trains documents in their richest mean
ing to the rights and privileges of Ameri-
can citizenship.
That we shall be better Americans through
a re-awakening to the blessings O. freedom
in our democratic inheritance is the princi.
pal objective of the Freedom train. But tt
widen this opportunity for fresh consecra.
ton is the purpose of Wilmington's commit
tee, as well as similar ones organized anc
fnnctioning along the trains itinerary. L
is obvious that a sound beginning has beer
made here and if the spirit of initiative
and cooperation continues, then the weel
beginning December 4 will be one of thu
most valuable in years in the patriotic lf'
of the city.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-09

out of eight correct, the average
woman 26.
BY age groups the average
correct cores out of eight coun-
tries were:
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-09
Don't

BY education groups here are
the percentages which correctly
identified individual countries:
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-09

4 bachelors life is just one undarnef
RI "eter another.
WHO are giving up the. free ar
sy short skirts are having more troubl
etting up stares.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07

can't believe it-that you could
forgive me-"
"Who talks about forgiveness
when two people are in love?'
she said with a soft, eager rush
of words. you had perfect
right to think me a heel, darling
and other unpleasant things.
After all, you'd spent so much
time despising me before ever
we met"
He kissed her, his mouth ca.
ger and ardent, and Graded her
lin his arms and said softly,
Hearts treasure - we've
wasted so much time and its
all my fault. Dearest, I do love
you so terribly"
There was a long, lovely in.
terval of blessed quiet, when II
was enough just to be here like
this, close in each others arms
the bright and shining carmen
of their love wrapping them Sc
curely, always and forever
against any fear or danger o.
loss.
And then he said huskily
Darling, I can have the house
finished, ready for occupancy
in another week. Will you mar
ry me them"
She was flushed and radiant
the marks of tears still on her
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
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ed, as though he could not be-
lieve his ears.
The tears were slipping down
her face, but she brushed them
away childishly with the back
of her hand and her smile was
tremulous.
II said I've always loved you,
too, Greg. I adore you. I-can't
ever STOP"
Long before she had finished
she was in his arms, held close
and hard against him, he1
tear-wet face hidden against his
shoulder, her arms holding him
tightly, as though she would
never again let him 60.
He held her for a long mo.
ment, and then he tilted he1
face, his fingers beneath he1
chin. His voice shook with 8
very passion of tenderness as
he said, "Sweetheart! Darling
darling. Oh, nv sweet.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07

she looked like a murdered WON
an"
Recorder H. Winfield Smith
suspended the road sentence on
the charge of assaulting a female
on condition Joy remain of good
behavior and refrain from mol
esting his wife for two years.
Eugene E. Rhodes, Oleander
Negro, was found guilty of tenn
porary larceny of an automobile
and was sentenced to 30 days on
the county farm.
Several cases were continued
and a few were mol pressed with
leave.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
CHAPTER

Martin said CURLY, IF you're
,esdy, Paul"
Paul saluted smartly and
said. quite, sir"
But the swift glance that
naesed between him and Greg
prss touched with humor, as he
~Ul,ng open the door and stood
ri attention.
LISA turned back for a part
M word with Gail.
"fDo let me hear from you,
darling" she said quickly, and
her eyes barely flicked Greg
lard when you and this absurd
yolng man patch up your silly
quarrel, 1 shall see to it that
so,I have a suitable trousseau.'
'Cal caught her breath and
ssr face burned. Greg looked
.t,sjfn: at LISA and his eyes
wore cold and inimical.
"Don't be silly, Lissa," said
csil hurriedly, carefully avoid
~ Greg. 1.-THE only trousseau
hall ever need is smart dark
aothes, practical enough for
..s office. I may even start
wearing white linen uniforms
HE patients would probably
trust me more"
Nonsense, you're much too
r.ettv TO wear uniforms. In a
inform you would be danger
ously devstating," said LISA.
She kissed Gail lightly and let
Martin help her into the car.
With q final exchange of
soodbvs, the big car slid down
..bo drive and the others watched
ID until 1t was hidden by the
Eses.
II was Moran who broke the
silence.
"Gosh." she breathed youth
fully. She's quite a person,
Isn't she?"
Charles said, "She's re-
inuuishing the trust fund, Nor
al, returning it to me-"
WHAT" Norah was the only
one who had not been present
az that session, though Gail had
not realized it until now. "Uncle
Charles-honestly?"
Charles nodded and put his
arm about Kate, who drew near
n him.
at was her own idea, and
Knsid seemed to approve" he
said. "And since the money
means so little to her now
Wide-eyed, Norah breathed,
"why-we'rs rich! GOSH"
Yer awe was 50 honest, 50
unassuming, that Gail felt a
little wrench at her heart. Moth
Ing had SO sharply marked the
contrast between her old pre-
Twin Oaks life and this - that
the money that had seemed SO
inadquate to LISA was OBJ
viously a vast sum to these
whom she, Gail, held SO dear.
"All the things we en- do"
Norah breather. She turned
about and eyed the old house
with cleaning eyes, and then
she laughed and confessed,
"But now that we can tear 1t
down or turn it around or up
aide down, I'm not sure l want
10, After all, it has sheltered
US"
"And like the faithful old
friend it is, it deserves to be
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
NOW! You Have q Choice
or Powders

choice, but take "BC." Both
act quickly to relieve head
aches, the pains of neuralgia
and minor muscular aches.
"BC" Headache Powders, 10c
and 25c. "BC" Headache Tab
lets, Csc. Keep "BC" handy at
all times. Caution: use only
as directed.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
CARPENTER DRAWS
SUSPENDED SENTENCE
FOR WIFE BEATING

A Wilmington carpenter, Fred
W. Joy, 1921 Adams street, paid
the court costs and drew a sus-
pended road sentence of II
months in Recorders court Mon
day on a charge of beating his
wife.
THAT man is a sneaking rattle
SNAKE" shouted Mrs. J. R. Sell
lers, wife of a local policeman
and sister of Mrs. Joy. when he
got through with her, .(his wife)
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07

For years people have re-
quested that the formula for
"BC" Headache Powders be
made available in tablet form.
Your dealer now has both.
Tablet or powder - you get
the same famous formula, the
same fast relief. Two tablets
equal one powder. Take your
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07

cheeks, her mouth a soft scar
let flower kissed into exquisite
perfection as she looked up at
him.
"Well, I've never believed in
long engagements" she said
with sweet audacity. "But if
that's the best you can do, I
guess I'll have to wait"
His arms frightened about her
and his eyes were shining as he
bent his head and set his mouth
on hers in a kiss of ineffable
tenderness and joy.
(The End)
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
Judge Carr Grants
z Divorces Here

Ten uncontested divorces were
granted by Judge Leo Carr Mon
day at the opening session OF
New Hanover Superior Court for
the trial of civil cases.
Dlvorses were granted in the
following cases:
Willie K. King VS.. Sadie Eliza
beth King, Howard E. Shroupe
VS.. Mildred Virginia R.. Shroupe,
Mary L. Smith VS.. William M.
Smith, Aline B. Fowler VS.. L.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07

Gurley Fowler, Bonnie P. Bays
den VS.. Hubert j. Baysden, Betty
| Harper Hurd VS.. David M. Hurd,
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07

Margaret B. Niece vs.. Phillip F.
Mckee.
Dial 2-3311 For Newspaper Service
Evening star., 1947-09-17
Restoring West Potomac Park

It is reassuring to learn that definite
steps are being taken toward restoration
Of West Potomac Park to its natural
appearance. AS war measure the park
was taken over as a convenient site for
Government dormitories, offices and park
ing lots. Even a wooden bridge of
unsightly proportions was built across the
Lincoln Memorial rejecting pool
Some Of these eyesores already have
begun to disappear. But sprawling mass
of temporary buildings still cutters up
the landscape, two years after the war.
The news that Alcott and Barton Halls
In West Potomac Park are to be evacuated
by November Is Is therefore exceedingly
welcome.
Still in the park, however, are the Navy
dormitories for Waves. These buildings
also must go eventually-the sooner the
better. All of these structures are in the
park by sufferance and all should be
removed at the earliest practicable time
The longer they are permitted to remain,
the harder 1t will be to get rid of them
as past experience with such Temporary"
buildings has shown.
Evening star., 1947-09-17

America or Europe for example of peaceful
means of settling religious or political disputes
What Mr.. Stoddard seems to forget is that it
would have taken a miracle for India to have
resolved into a peaceful political government
after being exploited, governed and deSpotically
controlled for nearly century by England As
Mr.. Stoddard grows older he should also realize
that the control of civilization by the white
race in view of all the sociological factors is
destined to fail, just as did Egypt, Rome,
Greece. Babylon and the others who essayed
the task
In fact, there are very few white races exist
ing. Practically all of the Mediterranean
border states in Europe are of 'Kingsblood
Royal extraction. One Roman emperor brought
100000 African captives to Rome who in few
generations. became part Of the Roman people
1t would be hard to trace Spaniard's lineage
without running across a Moorish ancestor
And so 1t goes. To many of the present-day
thinkers, we have got to recognize that peoples
as individuals are inferior or superior, not
whole races, and that many races and nations
are backward because they have never been
given fair chance to prove or disprove sus-
ceptlbility to modern living or culture
Neither Democracy, nor Christianity, has ever
had chance to prove it's virtue as medium for
good government or for the spiritual growth
OF the people of the earth Too manv of lis
selfishly want to exploit others or prevent them
from rising for fear we will lose some of the
security we feel under our religions and gov
ernment I believe the peoples of India, of
Korea. OF China, the Jews and other religious
sects will come through to better world We
can aid them by exemplitying at home our own
democracy and Christianity
Z. B. HENDERSON,
Evening star., 1947-09-17
Keeping Track of q Hurricane

The great hurricane laShing at Florida
has an unusual distinction. 1t is being
watched by more observers than any other
storm of its kind in meteorological history.
Consequently, its chances of springing sur
prises of the sort that have made some
hurricanes of the past the despair of fore
casters are exceedingly slim.
Before the advent of the present radar-
plane tracking system, the violent West
Indian storms were wont to roam the
ocean off the Southeast coast almost free
of detection-except by hapless ships
caught in its path. Radio messages from
such ships and from islands in the Carib-
bean area were the chief source of infor-
nation on which to base Weather Bureau
warnings. Guesswork played large role
in the forecasts. Usually the guesses were
good, for hurricanes generally follow a
similar curving path northwestward. Oc-
casionally, however one is apt to play
tricks-as the big storm of September, 1888,
did when it bypassed the South Atlantic
coast and then suddenly veered shoreward
to New England. In those days the facil-
tiles for keeping tab on hurricanes were
not so elaborate as they are today-and
little advance warning of the blow could
be given.
The present hurricane has been care
fully watched and tracked from its earliest
beginnings off the West Indies Army and
Navy planes. especially equipped to study
and trace such storms, have photographed
it, flown through the very center of it and
charted its core" by radar. Had they been
given an earlier start, they even might
have bombarded 1t with dry ice. in a
hurricane -disintegrating experiment. This
test may be made on a new and smaller
Evening star., 1947-09-17
White Gurdenios

The day my ,ohtte gardentc burst In bloom
Old dikeS of pent-up dreaming tell apart,
And rising on each toaue OF deep perfume.
Were all the dro,oned, stoeet longtn0s OF
my heart.
Perhaps Norse-ood centuries ago,
Iuprisoned In a 1otlting' southern scene,
So hungered for cool frs adorned ptth
snotD,
He turned gardenta leaUes to euergreen.
But as he tipped the boughs ,0tth frosty
11hite,
Such secret untulfllnaent fingered there
That am iured to root, transplant and
fight
A potted plants freak grototh With
patient care
TO resurrect for yearning and delight
The Uaren incarnation OF prayer.
LUCILLE JONES sTREACKER.