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Evening star., 1947-08-03

voured and turned itself into rubble
and ashes, had taken the first step
toward new beginning.
In the hope that Steve might re-
turn, Johanna had tried to dress up
the goat shed. In front of the glass;
less window frame now hung little
white curtains, gathered near the
bottom with string in an elegant
sweep to each side; on the table
stood bouquet of corn flowers in a
preserve can covered with pale-blue
wrapping-paper scalloped around
the edge; in front of her bed she had
put mat of light-green willow twigs
decorated with a little red ribbon
which she had braided in a circle
in the center.
They sat next to each other on the
edge of the bed. 1t was already grow
ing dark. Johanna had Lit one of
Steve's candles. and the glow fell
softly on her face. Stars shone in her
eyes.
SHE watched Steve as he looked
several times at each one of her
housewifely embellishments, and
she grew embarrassed. Only this
made him suspect that she had done
it for him. He was sure of it when
she dropped her eyes.
He said softly, ''Now you can
cook here
The way he said it warmed her
heart. How tender life is she thought.
But until now tenderness had passed
Evening star., 1947-08-03

MELoNS return! Chill, cut, serve
Nl ''in the raw" are directions
enough ior using any fragrant ripe
melon sweet tasting of sun. But use
them, too, in a fruit cup, eat them
in salads, in combination with sum-
mer fruits, sprinkled lightly with
sugar. doused with lime juice.
Be daring. try the cantaloupes
broiled as a dinner beginning. Halve
the small melons, sprinkle lightly
with salt, shower with lime juice.
drizzle with honey. dot we'll with
butter, lightly brown under broiler.
-clEMENTIne PAD0lEroRD
Evening star., 1947-08-03
To swim or not
to swim" THAT
is the question
Whether to "sh out" some SUM-
ny doys in a beech chair when
thof fime-of-fhe-monfh arrives

Since your moth
er's day, there
has been quite a
change of heart
by authorities on
this subject.
Great numbers of
normal, healthy
women now take
their usual swims
any day of the
month. An i'm
portant factor
h as been the
Evening star., 1947-08-03

her by. Instinctively she edged a
little closer. 1t was so good to be
sitting beside him. No evil in the
wcrld, she thought, can happen to
me now.
AFTER a pause filed with meaning.
Steve hesitantly put his arm around
her. DO you like me, Johanna?" he
whispered.
She only nodded. But suddenly
the tears, unwept for years, burst
forth. No sound came from her lips.
Steve kissed her on the cheek,
wanting at first only to comfort
her. Then he kissed her again and
again - finally on her mouth, which
no longer resisted. She lay in his
arms, almost fainting.
Only when he asked her, in a
whisper. his lips against her cheek,
whether he could stay, did Johanna
free herself. Chastity was stronger
than her desire.
But when the immediate danger
had passed. she let herself be kissed
again, and returned his kisses, her
face glowing and still wet with tears.
Then he left.
As Steve walked through the gate
of the villa, he was surrounded by
the GI's who had been lying on the
lawn with him in the afternoon. They
were drinking beer, and were beside
themselves with joy. They told him,
all talking at once. what they had
heard an hour ago: The company
had been alerted, and would depart
next morning, perhaps for home.
The train would leave at seven.
Steve had been waiting from day
to day for this news. It was a big
event. after two years of misery and
death and bitter homesickness on a
strange continent. As though al
ready preparing for the journey, he
unconsciously Strengthened his
jacket.
AS HE did so. the picture of Johanna
suddenly cut into his elation. 1t
was like heat lightning. bright for
a moment, then gone into memory.
When his comrades thrust a glass
Of beer in his hand, he put it down,
untasted. Without a word. he went
into the villa to pack.
The short. stocky sergeant looked
after him. and said plaintively, II
wonder what's biting him."
Early the next morning, the COM
pany marched. through ruins, to
fhe ruined station. The End
Evening star., 1947-08-03
THE GIRL FROM
WURZBURG
CostinHed from page eight

into the clean air. A stone had
slipped from its own weight. The
laws of nature had not been de-
stroyed.
A little farther on, she passed by
the undemolished villas on the out
skirts of town in which the soldiers
of the Occupation Army lived. Steve
was lying on the grass inside the gar
den of small white house, and he
recognized her from afar and got up.
A few nearby soldiers rose also,
walked to the garden fence, and
looked at the girl who was slowly
coming toward them.
SINCE his serious talk with Johanna
in the moonlight. Steve had been
too depressed and torn by mixed
emotions to 20 near her. But when
she approached closely enough for
him to see the expression on her face,
he went out to meet her. The ambi-
ton which he had once felt but felt
no longer - to be seen by his friends
with pretty girl - was now full
filed. The other soldiers were all
watching Johanna, and a short,
stocky sergeant whistled.
Lost in thought. Johanna did not
look up until Steve spoke. She
smiled family as he fell into step
beside her.
He said: Il hope you haven't lit
a fire in the stove yet. The clay must
dry out, and the first fire should be
only little one. I'd like to be there
when you light it,
She only nodded, and they walked
on quietly together. Johanna deep
in her thoughts.
In Steve there was rising the feel
ing that she was an innocent being
who did not belong to those bearing
the guilt of blood. But he could find
no words to tell her. It was as if she
knew what he was thinking, though.
for she shook her bowed head, and
looked up into his eyes, distressed.
From her expression, Steve read
her mind. He said. with the direct
ness of simple people: ''Nqpsense!
You are not responsible. You're be-
ing unfair to yourself"
BY now they had arrived at the
willows. The realization that Steve
cared for her, that there was no
longer any conflict in his mind about
her, made Johanra's heart light.
She had the inner pride of a girl
who had kept herself for the one
man she'd some day love. and it
would have been impossible for her
70 take his love as an undeserved
gift. She looked at him and said
from the fullness of her heart .T et's
light the first fire in the stove r;eht
now. Would you like to?"
Steve took her hand. She was
happy, and let it rest in his as they
walked along. Sometimes, making
their way over the rough ground,
their paths were separated by root
stocks nearly two feet high: but like
two children playing a game, they
continued to hold hands.
HEN suddenly, balanced on her
toes on a small hummock. Johanna
Evening star., 1947-12-13
Host at Disrupted
Meeting Queried on
Politics al Trial
By the Assoeio.ed Press

GLENDALE, Calf, Dec. 13.-De-
fense counsel for 20 men charged
with disrupting political meeting
in a private home have turned a
close searchlight on the political
sentiments of the meetings host.
Hugh Hardyman, retired fruit
grower who charges that IA Ameri-
can Legionnaires and six news
papermen invaded a Democratic
Club gathering at his residence, yes
terday was placed on the stand at
their trial and asked:
do you believe in pledging allie
glance to the flag Of the United
States?"
Mr.. Hardyman's answer was: II
consider that nationalistic forms
are dangerous in any country"
Questioned about his views on
bombing, MI. Hardyman said: I'm
time of peace I would rather have
any country drop a bomb on me
than have my country drop a bomb
on any other country. I would
rather be murdered than be a mur-
derer."
He testified he whole e-heartedly
approves" Of the American form of
government, adding he favors pub
lie ownership Of many things" but
that that does not indicate his ap-
proval of Communism.
Mr.. Hardyman and several other
prosecution witnesses have said they
are members of the Progressive Cit
liens of America, which the defense
has made an issue in the trial. The
20 men are charged with disturbing
the peace. One, H. c. Burkheimer,
former publisher of the Glendale
News-Press, also is charged with
battery on Mr.. Hardyman.
Justice of the Peace Kenneth A..
White, continuing the trial until
Monday, promised a ruling next
Wednesday on defense subpoenas of
officers and records of the Glendale
Chapter of the Pea.
Evening star., 1947-12-13
By the Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 13-Presi-
dent Truman and his singing daugh-
ter, Margaret, go their separate
ways musically, the Kansas City Ju-
nior Fourth Estate was informed to-
day.
The reason, Miss Truman told a
flock of high school interviewers,
is that her piano-playing father
doesn't know her repertoire.
"We don't do duets. and I'll tell
you why" Miss Truman said. MY
father doesn't play the songs I sing"
This and more information that
professional newsmen haven't
turned up, came from press con-
ference" that brought expressed mu-
tual admiration from both Miss
Truman and the neophyte journal
lists from greater Kansas City's high
schools (that includes Margaret's S
and the Presidents home town OF
independence, MOI.
1--WE never had so much fun any
where" Miss Truman told her ques-
TONERS who barraged her with ques-
tions that would do credit to q
White House correspondent.
Many Questions Asked.
They wanted to know among
other things If Miss Truman Utter
bugs; if she thinks a girl should
pursue career or a prospective
husband; if she gets mad at the
music critics, and If she doesn't get
tired of having Secret Service man
follow you around"
Miss Truman, who will sing in
concert here Monday and Tuesday
had all the answers.
The career versus marriage ques-
ton was adroitly handled as the
posers her father sometimes faces In
White House conferences.
Il certainly think girl should
pursue a career If she wants II
enough" she told a bobby soxer
About marriage, wouldn't know
I'm not qualified to say, you see."
When the laughter died down
| INlSS IL NllO1lC tCl1bOA CA W Sdl
her Margaret) got around to th2
others.
She doesn't get angry with the
music critics, some of whom have
been not too f1attering about Miss
Truman's voice.
"As matter of fact, I've learned
a lot from the critics"
About the Secret Service men:
Il don't mind a bit. They're very
good friends. There's one back
there right now
Youthful eyes turned in awe to
the smiling Secret Service man.
Then came a naive, do they tag
along when you have a date?"
While the Secret Service mans
face turned crimson, Miss Truman
laughed heartily.
Date Must Protect Her.
my goodness, no. If my date
Evening star., 1947-12-13
Man Cleared in Shooting
Faces Weapons Sentence

Wilmer Wright, 36, of the 1900
block of Decatur place NV, yes
terday afternoon was acquitted by
a District Court jury of a charge of
assault with a dangerous weapon
in the shooting and wounding of
William A. Ransom, %, of the 1000
block of Klingle road NV, last
March.
The jury, however, found Wright
guilty Of carrying deadly weapon.
Justice Edward M. Curran is to i'm
pose sentence on the latter charge
next week.
Mr.. Ransom said he was walk
ing at Sheridan Circle with q
friend when the shot struck him.
Testifying in his own behalf,
Wright said he had been beaten
by group of youths and thought
Ransom and a companion were
from the group. Ransom said he
had not seen the defendant before
the shooting.
Evening star., 1947-12-13

OTHER AN AND I'm STATIONS.
W0QW-570 Ke.
7:15 am. to 4:45 pm.
WPlK-730 Ke.
-7:15 am. to 4:45 pm.
WARL-780 Ke.
7:15 am. to 4:45 pm.
WGAy-1,050 Ke.
,7:15 am. to 4.45 pm.
WBcc-1,120 Ke.
7:15 am. to 4:45 pm.
WEAM-1,390 Ke.
.7:15 am. to 4:45 I'm.
W00K-1,590 Kc.
am. to 5 pm.
W INXFM-96.3 Me-, Channel 242.
9 am. to 11:15 pm.
WRc.FM-93.9 Me-, Channel 230.
3 pm. to 9 pm.
WP PIK.FM-98.3 Nc, Channel 252.
7:15 am. to 10 pm.
WASH-fM-o8.9 Me-, Channel 255.
3:55 am. to 11:05 pm.
Temporarily of the air pending installs
tion of new transmitter..
WGAY.FM-102.3 Nc, Channel 227.
t~ ~
Evening star., 1947-12-13
Conci|iator Says US. Faces
New Era Of Labor Peace
BY the Associated Press

BALTIMORE, Dec. 13.-Martin j.
OConnell, director OF field opera
tions of the Federal Mediation and
Cancellation Service, declared here
that data before his agency showed
that the first postwar period OF
industrial strife and bitterness
has ended.
He said there has been a So per
cent decline in the number of strikes
and "a per cent drop in the num-
ber Of workers idled by labor dis
putes which have come within the
agency's jurisdiction this year, as
compared with 1916.
Speaking at a Loyola College
seminar, Mr.. O'Connell said the Ma
tion is entering into a new period
of peaceful relations between labor
and management"
Evening star., 1947-12-13

VOL, 5:00-ssueiaY Of State George {
Marshall makes his only public speech while
attending the Foreign Minister Conference.
W10p, 5:0O-Euesns ormsndY and III.
Philadelphia Orchestra play 5hostakoSith'
Fifth Symphony" and three dances from kaeha
furian's ballet "6ayne."
VOL, 5:30-Ted Husing presents his selet
tons for an aI.Ameriea football team.
Evening star., 1947-12-13
Miss Truman Reveals Father
Doesn't Play the Songs| Sing

can't protect me it's just too bad
She wasn't nervous in the Holly
wood Bowl when she made her debut
there, the Presidents daughter con-
f1ded. Don't tell the Chamber of
Commerce out there, but I was so
cold I didn't think Of being fright
ened."
The interview ended. one shy lit
tie girl Jagged behind.
Miss Truman she began. "do
you think it all right to wear bobby
sox?"
That's about the only one she
ducked
We'll, you see," said Margaret,
I'm no longer a high school girl,
and perhaps I shouldn't say"
Evening star., 1947-12-13

WRc. 6:t5-Ariuro 1oseanlnI presents III.
second half Of Vsrdi's "0teIIo."
WT0p, 7:00-JerY Carter prsmisrss a nsX
song written by local resident.
W0P, WMAL. 7:30-A story Of American
advertising, let the Truth Be- Known"
VOL, 8:30-Srenda Lewis and Eugene Con
Icy eo-star In Pueeini's Madame Butterfly"
WT0P. 9:00-Rudy VaIIee visits Joan Davis.
WT0P. 9:3O-Ths Landi Trio arc Vaughn
Monroe's quests.
Evening star., 1947-12-13
on The AIR TODAY.

WRc 3:O0-A new series Of broadeasis ol
symphony orehesiras from all over The Ha'
tion. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, d.
reeted by Jacques Singer, is the first Of the
series.
WT0p, 3:30-An Indiana farmer. a Georgia
steeIworker, a Utah paint manufacturer and
Minnesota cattle raiser discuss Would Price
Controls Mean Lower Prites!
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-15
POISON IVY
HOW TO KILL IT.
IN ONE HOUR

II not COMPLETELY Pleased.
your 25c back. Kill The outer skin.
II pEEL5 OFF and with II goes tho
ivy Infection. Ask any druggist for
TE-oL. Often one application IA
enough. Today ai PALACE PHAH-
MACY.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-15

There was no actual competi-
ton Sunday in the Mississippi
Coast League but the d'Iberville
Stars gained a half-game on the
idle leaders, The Stars register
ed a 80 forfeit victory over the
Ocean Springs Bears in a game
which was scheduled to have been
played on the d'Iberville diamond.
Two other scheduled contests
were called off. The Mississippi
City-Picayune game at the Gulf
port Fair Grounds was rained out,
while the Pascagoula at Slidell co
while the ~Pascagoula at Slidell
contest was called off Saturday
by agreement.
AS a result, Mississippi City
continues to lead the pack with a
40 record. However, Slidell and
d'Iberville, with four VICTORIES
and one defeat each, are breath
ing hot on the heels of the pace
settlers.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-15
No Games Played
Sunday In Coast
Baseball League
Sundays Results

Sundays Results
d'Iberville 0, Ocean Springs 0
Qorfeit).
Picayune at Mississippi City,
rain.
Pascagoula at Slidell, postpon-
ed.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-15
Firemen To Play
Rotary Club In
Benefit Boil Come

Its the Firemen VS.. the Rotary
Club of Moss Point Tuesday night
in what is predicted to be one of
the most potentially hectic soft
ball games een on a local dia-
mond in many a season.
The teams will square off at 8
p. m. at the Moss Point High
school softball field, and both
lineups will be studded with prov
en- and potential stars. Milton
Hill is heading up the manager-
ship of the Firemen and Jack
Turner is handling the same as
signment for the Rotary Club.
To keep everything on the
square Preacher Brock will
handle the umpiring assignment.
Proceeds of the game will be
used in the purchase of an iron
lung for the fire department.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-15

firm was host on the lawn of the
j. w. Brumfield home on Beach
boulevard.
Stacks were worn by both men
and women, though a number of
the latter chose playsuits for re-
taxation.
The lawn was electrically light
ed with strings of vari-colored
bulbs and under these a long ia
BILE laden with all kinds of APP
propriate dishes had been pre-
pared.
There were about IS in attend
ance as the guest list included the
wives and husbands of the en-
ployees and the sweethearts of
the unmarried ones, with a small
sprinkling of children.
Photographs were taken of the
guests as they were seated around
the table.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-15
Waters-Desemu
NuptioIs Held
At Church

A beautiful event at Our Lady
# Victories church in Pascagou-
a was the wedding of Miss Mar
!aret Desemar, daughter of M
md Mrs. f. j. Desemar of Asa
Jefferson street, Pascagoula, to
Ralph H. Waters, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Waters of the same
'ity, which was solemnized at 7
o'clock in the evening, August
} with the Reverend p. j. Carey
officiating.
The bride, who was given in
marriage bv her father, wore an
aqua two piece suit with white
accessories.
She was attended by her cousin,
Miss Louise Junker of New Or
who was gowned in yell
low and wore white accessories.
Both wore shoulder corsages of
white carnations and lilies of the
valley.
Mr.. Waters was attended by his
brother, Warden Lee Waters, as
best man.
Following the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Desemer held a recep-
tion at their home which was at
tended by about 100 guests, a
number of whom were from New
Orleans where the bride and her
parents formerly resided, but have
made their home in Paseagoula
for about four years.
Mr.. Waters, who is an employee
at the ingalls, shipvard, is a ma
tive of Pascagoula Both are grad
yates of the Pascagoula High
school, class 1947.
On'their return from their hon
eymoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Waters will
reside at 313 Bienville avenue,
Pascagoula.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-15
Assistant Pastor
Is Moss Point
Rotary Speaker

The Rev. G. r. Childress, as
eistant pastor OF the First Me
thodist Church in Moss Point,
was the guest speaker at yester-
DAYS meeting of the Rotary Club
at the Community House. He was
introduced by DR.. j. F. Colley,
chairman Of the Community
Service Committee.
The Rev. Childress spoke on
the subject of MAN, pointing
out that man cannot be consid-
cred as a stastic but continual
~ asserts his right as an indi-
vidual. He showed by history that
nations fall where they ignore
the individuality of man.
A. J. Franklin presided at the
meeting and Mrs. j. T. Thomp-
son announced the little theater
production, Dear Ruth" which
will be presented at the Pasca-
goula High School auditorium on
Thursday night, August q.
Visiting Rotarians were Herm-
es Gautier and Forrest Megehee
of Pascagoula and Charles Mer-
rick Of Pass Christian.
Guests included Coaches Mutt
Floyd and Willis Farmer, who
were presented by M. j. Bullock,
Duncan Smith, the guest of T.
l.. DeLashmet, Jr.; A. M. Dantz-
Ter, the guest Of w. B. Herring;
and Delano Brusstar, guest of B.
G.. Spann.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-15
John Coulter Host
At Informal Dinner
Tuesday Evening

On Tuesday evening John Gau-
tier was host at an informal dim
ner at the home of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermes Gautier,
The Old Place" at Gautier.
The guest list included a few
of the close friends of the host
and their dates.
A feature of the latter part of
the evening was the cutting of
a birthday cake. served with ice
cream in celebration of the 18th
birthday of the host.
The guests were Mac Gautier
and Miss Joyce Nelson, Clinton
Lockard and Miss Mary Evelyn
Eubanks, KAY HOLSTER and Miss
Katherine Wright, Albin Krebs
and Miss Irene Virgins, Miss Vir-
ginia Mitchell, and E~verette
Stone.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-15
Clean Water And Swim Instructions
Make Moss Point Pool Very Popular

The recent heat boosted the
already growing popularity OF
the Moss Point swimming pool.
Nearly 270 sufferers from the
heat sought the cold, sparkling
water OF the pool in one day, the
records revealed this week.
The popularity of the pool has
been established by a regular at
tendance Of approximately $50
a day. The cleanliness of the wa
ter and dressing rooms is a ma
jor factor in this, according to
sponsors Of the pool. The water
of the pool changes completely
four times a day.
Perhaps the most important
phase in the pools success is the
free instruction given in swim
ming and diving. T. N. Tucker,
manager, has supervised the
swimming and diving Of more
than a score of youngsters. Near
ly 60 Youngsters from Moss Point
and the surrounding area have
received daily instruction in the
fundamentals of swimming and
have accomplished the art.
The youngest outstanding
swimmer in the younger group is
perhaps Marc Peterzell, six year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Saul
P~eterzell, who has mastered the
American crawl.
Numbers of advanced swim
mers have received training in
the Improvement of stroke and
breathing. Also a course in Red
Cross Senior Life Guard train.
ing was given with 4 receiving
certificates.
Quite a few have accomplish
ed the art of fancy diving. The
three diving boards are constant
ly in use from beginners on the
low boards to expert divers ex-
ecuting difficult dives from the
three meter board.
Ralph Jones, IL years old, of
Moss Point, is the youngest ex-
pert diver, Starting training this
year he can perform a 212 for
ward sumersaul and a full twist
which is difficult for one of any
age.
Jackie Nelson, young daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H, Nelson,
Jr. is the outstanding feminine
diver. A beginner this year she
has made rapid progress. He has
mastered the swan dive and one
half twist forward sumersault.
Warren McCleskey, Jr. and
Robert Scholtcs of Pascagouia
and Shannon Slyfield and c. E.
Roper of Moss Point are all ex-
perienced divers who have made
much progress his summer and
have appeared in several exhibit
tions of diving.
An added attraction to the pool
is Business Mems afternoon on
Wednesdays.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-15

Next Sundays Games
Picayune at Ocean Springs
Mississippi City at d'Iberville
Pascagoula at Biloxi.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-15
BUS DRIVERS

A training school for school
BUS drivers has been held in
Jackson county during this week
by GUY D. Moffett Of Mobile as
sisted by State Highway Patrol
man w. c.. GRAY. The first three
days of the week the school was
held in EscataWpa for drivers
East of the river and was at
tended regularly bv ten drivers
and irregularly by seven other
drivers. The last three days of
the week the classes are being
held in Vancleave for those driv-
ers west of the river. The drivers
receive brush-up instruction on
rules and regulations governing
operation of a school bus and
of laws and safety measures.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-15
WESLEY MEL AHRENS

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Wesley Ahrens
have received news of the birth
of a son to Mr., and Mrs. j. Wesley
Ahrens, Jr., August 2, at Marys-
vile, Calf.
He has been named Wesley Mel
and is the first grandson in the
family.
The younger Mr.. Ahrens visited
his parents in Pascagoula while
on a furIough, shortly before leav-
ing for overseas duty.