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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-08
News From Evergreen.
Miss Doris Tillman Given Party By
Parents AS Birthday Celebration

Mr.. and Mrs. John Tillman en-
tertained their eldest daughter
Doris, on her 18th birthday. Re-
freshments of cake and punch
were served and games enjoyed
Guests were Juanita and Wini-
fred Ravens, Dorothy Ryals
Beatrice, Clara and Ivan Ellis
ferris Cation, Clyte and Pear
Olsen, Ruby Faggard, Clifton
Davis, Joyce Mitchell, Cecil FL
wood, Guy and Curtis Mcmillan
Evelyn Jennings, Willie Golf, FL
mond Barnes, Slower and Gather
inc Tillman, Mr.. and Mrs. c. F.
Rogers, Mrs. A. E. Rogers and Mr.
and Mrs. Earnest Golf.
Guests Sunday OF MI. and Mrs.
A. G. Miller were Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Tillman and family of Mo-
bile, Mrs. Ida Lou Golf of Pasa-
dena, Calf, and Mrs. Maggie
Conn of Hattiesburg.
Visitors in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. E. Jennings Sunday were
j. c. Yocum, Chester Yocum and
Burnett McVeay.
Miss Charlene Snyder of Mobile
returned home Sunday after a
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. A. G..
Miller.
MIR. and Mrs. J. w. Cotton were
visitors to Moss Point Saturday.
Miss Sharon Webb Of Ocean
Springs is spending the week with
Miss Evelyn Jennings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Mcmillan
of Gautier is spending this week
with Mr.. and Mrs Walter Nc
MILAN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roosevelt Tanner
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Berries of Gautier.
Mrs, Alma Mcmillan has been
visiting relatives in R~obertsdale,
Ala.
Misses Ruby Faggard and Clyte
Olsen were dinner guests Sunday
of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mcmillan
and family.
Miss Pearl Olsen is spending
this week with Miss Ruby Fag-
gard of Kreole.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-08
Contests Highlighi
Annual K. ofC.
August Carnival

The lusty yells and yodles of
Mrs. Will Prouse, l04 South Pas
eagoula, vanquished the male con
testants in the hog calling con-
test and carried the day for the
feminine gender at the annual
Knights of Columbus August car
nival at Beach Park Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Prouse, a volunteer con-
testant from the crowd, won over
a field of three men.
o. l.. Parker. who halls from
the state of hog-calling cham
pions, Arkansas. gave a couple
Of demonstrations and served as
Judge of the contest.
In the beauty contest for chill
dren. little Carol Ann Moore,
four-year-od daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Vincent Moore, was
chosen winner, and second and
third places, respectively, went
to Shirley Carlson, four-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Carlson, and Gloria Labbous, five
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Salem Labbous. Prizes of SIS,
SIS and $40 were awarded the
winners.
Five members of the Business
Girls Club who served as judges
in the beauty contest were Misses
Dorothy and Katherine Rhodes,
Elsie Larsen, Helen DeForrest and
Marie Thigpen.
w. T. Gardner of Pascagoula
was awarded the prize in the fid-
dlers' contest. Judges were w. r.
Bob Hatchett and Winston
Jones.
Mrs. Irene Southern Harper of
Paseagoula was winner of the
$50 entrance prize.
The committee in charge of the
event said that the carnival was
one of the most successful ever
given.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-08
Poscogoulo OES
Chapter Hostess
AtAnnuul School

On Tuesday, Aug. S OES chap
ter, No. ISL was hostess to Dis
trict 20 of the Order of the East
ern Star at its annual school OF
instruction which was held at the
18th street auditorium from 2:30
to 1880 p. m.
The session was attended BY
about 200 members of the order
from all parts of the district.
That evening they yer enter
tanned bv the local lodge at sup
per at Beach Park pavilion.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-08

At that time gifts were pre-
sented to high ranking officers
and many of the visitors were
presented with corsages with Mrs.
Floyd F. Daniel acting as spokes-
man for the hostess chapter.
Among the hotables present
was Miss Bama Byrd of Biloxi,
who was in charge of the meet
ing and Mrs. Charlene Trip of
Jackson, w. D., Spain of Tupelo,
DR.. and Mrs. l. l. Pogue of Scott,
Mrs. ANA Hill of Jackson, Mrs.
Mollie Bell Anders of Natchez
and Mrs. Josie Rinkler of Cult
port, all of whom have served
as worthy grand matrons and
worthy grand patrons of the state
chapter.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-08
WScS OfFirst
M. Z. Church
Hos Meeting

The monthly business meeting
of the Woman's Society of Chris.
tian Service of the First Method.
ist church OF Pascagoula was held
in the auditorium of the church
Monday afternoon with an attend
ance of 35 members.
Growing in WISDOM" was the
subject chosen by Mrs. w. B. Golf.
leader of the devotional who
read a poem entitled Turning
to God" and closed her talk with
prayer.
Mrs. E. H. Bacot presided. Ex-
cellent reports were heard from
Mrs. r. V. Bardwell, treasurer,
during the business hour.
In a short talk, Mrs. Motley
Byrd, secretary of literature and
publications urged the members
to subscribe to the church papers
THE Methodist Woman" and
World Outlook"
Mrs. c. A. Carrier called atten-
ton to the Tri-County Zone meet
ing to be held in Escatawpa, Aug.
IL.
The society will serve supper to
the Youth Fellowship Sunday at
6 p. m, in the substsory of the
church, an event that is to be fea-
tured monthly, with the respec-
tive circles of the society in
charge each time.
Mrs. Claude Falkenberry, SUI
perintendent of the primary de-
partment of the Sunday school
asked for donations of ~children's
Bible story books for the libra
ry of that department.
A collection was taken up for
the Mercy Memorial home in New
Orleans, and it was voted to send
a cash donation to Miss Sallie Ell
lis at the Moore Community house
in Biloxi in appreciation of her
service OF 70 years.
A letter of appreciation for the
courtesies shown the Caravan of
Young People recently entertain
ed at the church was received
from the secretary of the cara
van.
Mrs. Carrier reported that the
study on Alcoholics has been
completed and that Mrs. E. L.,
Brantly would begin a series on
Evangelism
1t was announced that a revival
would begin at the First Method
list church of Pascagoula, Sept. II.
1t was also announced that a
meeting of the Council of Church
Women would be held at the First
Presbyterian church, Monday at
7:30 p. m, regarding civic af-
fairs.
The meeting was adioined fol-
lowing the repetition of the
Lords prayer.
An ice cream curse was then
served in the s%ubstory.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-08
wscs ZONE

The third quarterly Zone meet
ing with Mrs. Jack King of Hur-
ley presiding will be held at the
Escatawpa School building Tues
day beginning at 10 a. m. Guest
speakers on the program viii be
Mrs. w. A. WEIGH, district presi-
dent, and Mrs. w. B. Carr, Zone
leader of Biloxi and Mrs. T. T.
Robin, district treasurer, of Bay
st. Louis, Miss. A large attend
ance is expected from the zone
which includes members of the
Woman's Society of Christian
Service and the Wesleyan Servioe
Guild from George, Greene and
jackson Counties.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-08

three years in hospitals overseas
and here in the States, having
been wounded twice during the
war, first in the battle of st. Lo,
France and the last while fight
ing in Hurtgen Forest in Germa-
ny, just before the Bulge.
He has spent the past year at
Valley Forge General hospital,
Phoenixville, Pa, where ne was
operated on several times. Prior
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-08
Whistler CLUB

The Whistler Club met in the
home of Mrs. j.. T. Harvey in
Pascagoula Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Tommie Fields won the
high score prize and Miss Frances
Brooks the bingo prize.
After the games the hostess
served delicious refreshments to
Mesdames Mary Me- ollum, Roy
Eller. j. c. Avent, j. T. Bishop,
T. l.. DeLashmet, Jr., Tommie
Fields, Dickie Franklin and Miss
Frances Brooks.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-08
MAJOR FLOYD F. DANIEL At
WALTER REED HOSPITAL

In q telegram received Thurs
day, Mrs. Floyd F. Daniel was
notified Of the transfer Of her son,
Major Floyd F. Daniel, to Walter
Reed hospital, Washington. where
he will undergo further treat
ment of his legs.
Major Daniel has spent the past
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-08

When monkeys are observed
searching through the coats of
their companions, they are not
looking for fleas, but small par
tieles of salt, the result of evap-
Grafton.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-08

TO hat he was in hospitals in At
lanta, Ga, and Chickasha, Okla,
upon his return to the States two
and a half years ago.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-08

Official British reports speak
of Egypt as being in the Mid
die East. The U. S. State Depart
ment refers to it as being in the
Near East.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-08-08

Oil wells sometimes are a
much as three miles deep.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05
HosnltaI Notes

Dismissed:-Mrs. Charles Martin
and son. May 31st; Mrs. John Gaert-
ner and daughter, June 1st Elwood
Tiffany admitted on May 18th and
dismissed on May Both.
Administrations Doble, May 80,
|appendectomy and is progressing
satisfactorily; Mrs. Frank O'BrieA,
June l, and a girl was born the
same day; Mrs Lynn Workman,
May %, and a girl born the same
day.
Harold EClark was taken to- Spo-
kane for further treatment on June
Ord.
Baby Flanagan now weighs 5-lbs.
Coz.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05

the operation Of a mill northwest
of Kalispell and later was sawmiIl
operator and merchant in Eureka.
Word has been received that Mr..
and Mrs. William Chapman of Spo-
lane are the proud parents Of a
baby boy born May 18th. Mrs.
Continued on Page Eleven)
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Nurgets

George Shea Sr. and little grand
lson, George Richard (Rickie) wer,
spending their birthdays quietly a
the formers home on May 29th
when Mr. and Mrs Victor Peltiel
and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo
Shea Jr. and family dropped in tt
help them eat birthday cake and ice
cream. Pinochle was played in the
evening. Others present were Mrs
George Shea ST., and James Shea
Mrs. Reva Shea and Ellagene.
Word has been received here
of the birth of daughter to Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Sipes of Heming-
sion, Ore. Mrs Sipes is the for
mer Nettie French of Eureka.
Mrs. William Howe of Roosville
returned Wednesday from a two
weeks visit with friends at Shelby.
Mrs. John Mckenzie was a Kalis-
pell visitor Tuesday of last week.
Simon Paul of Whitefish was a
weekend visitor at the home of his
son, Clyde Paul
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Paul and son
Dick motored to Kalispell on Fri
day.
Kenneth Drake of Spokane was
a house guest at the B. G. Drake
home over the past weekend.
Mrs. Sarah Harper and daughter
of Missoula visited at the home of
Mrs. Harper's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Hendrickson the past week.
Fred Rock and Mrs. Weldon Smith
of Rollins were Eureka visitors on
Thursday.
Sheriff Livengood was a weekend
visitor in Eureka.
Roy Thompson of Bennington,
spent few days in Eureka visiting
friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob McAllister of
Libby spent the weekend in Eureka
visiting friends and relatives.
Mrs. Mike Downs from Mime
sofa was house guest at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Crowley the
past week.
Mrs. Agnes Badgley underwent an
operation Monday morning in
She was accompanied
by MRS. Keith Pluid and Mrs. Frank
Costich who will remain with her
for few days.
Mrs. Ike Ferris returned Monday
evening from Washington where
she had been visiting relatives. She
was accompanied by Ginger and |
Tracey Lyons who viii remain for
part of the summer.
Mrs. Daisy Meteah Of Portland |
arrived in Eureka on Monday where
she wiz spend a short time visiting |
her brother, Gordon Lyons.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Isrealson and
children were weekend visitors at |
Eureka.
Miss Irene Piuid and Cfto oft
visited Miss Fluids sister and FAM
ly in Lincoln, over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Clark. Mrs.
Alta Olustead, and Clark Quiutal
If Putrey, S. OAK, were visitors at
he Buhmiller home last week.
Reefs"
Now that we have a new cop,
low about him seeing that two cars
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05
Nurrek

Nuggets
Word has been received in Eur
eka of the death of A. M. Mikal7
son, about 70, in Spokane. He was
found dead in bed. He and his sons
have been in sawmill operations in
Spokane. Mr. Mikalson was for
merly a partner of John Rhodes in
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05
Farmers Union News

Farmers Union News
The County Farmers Union held
their meeting last Friday at thu
c. Y o. hall. Mr.. Gravin of Kalis-
pell was a speaker. Plans were
made for the annual County pic
mic. which will be held at Murphy
Lake, June 10Th.
Everyone is to bring a pot luck
lunch, and dishes for their own fam
lily. Ice cream and coffee will be
furnished by the Farmers Union.
There was a discussion on the
Experiment Station to be located
in Northwestern Montana.
At the picnic there Will be races
and games and prizes for the child
rem.
We viii have several COOL speak
ers from the State Office
Everyone is welcome to come
The meeting was adjourned and
lunch was served by the ladies'.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05
Tobacco Valley Grange News

Tobacco Naliey orange news
The Tobacco Valley Grange me-
in regular session May 9th, with
five officers absent.
The Home &c. committee display
ed samples of material advertised
for sale. They announced that
there were several pie plates, an
apron and various articles left from
time to time by members. If these
belong to you, you'd better get
them before they find themselves
in White Elephant sale.
Stamped pillow cases and lunch
sets have been sent for. Some
were on hand and some of the Sis
tiers took them home to work on
the Bazaar. If you have anything
made for the Bazaar bring il for
the display table and then you can
turn it over to the committee. Now
is the time to be planning and
making things.
The Grange will hold its annual
Harvest Supper this fall. The men
will be in charge We still have
cook books to sell. Any member
who wishes to sell some see Elsie
Helms.
The Youth chairman gave some
information concerning the Youth
Camp. Registration must be be-
fore June 18th. This is any Grange
Youth or Youth of a Grange fam
lily if 10 years of age.
The Youth must have a Doctors
certificate of Health, also a release
sheet signed by the parents.
There will be some contests con-
rltrOfcI for 70 Also
singing and Defamation. These
are open to those of the ages from
10 to rs.
It was. announced there would be
a party for the Youth, May 18th.
The agriculture committee gave
a report on egg production" the
average number of eggs per bird
to make a hen pay for her feed
An article was also given about the
earth worm, its help to the farmer,
habits, etc.
The Business Agent announced he
had some cheese for sale. Also had
some data on a new type machine
for peeling posts if anyone is in
terested.
The Lecturer read the rules for
the National Highway Essay Com
test. The title is "AdvRnkNge Of |
Long Range Planning for Rural
Roads" Any member who will /
not be Is before July 18th is urged
to enter this contest.
The Lecturer also announced that
she would conduct a Poetry con-
test. The poems to be about
Father" must be original, and (
would like to have them handed
in or sent to her by June 2lst to
be used on the program the 24th.
Betty Van Leishout resigned her
Office as Flora and Carol NyberR
was elected TO take her place.
Sister Mable Shea reminded the
members to bring articles for the
display table.
The Sick committee read a card I
of thanks from the Schaale family
The Grange voted to attend the
Memorial Day Services meeting at
the Grange Hall
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05

installed as soen as one can be OBJ
tanned.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05
Border Trail Riders

Border Trail Riders
The Border Trail Riders rode to
Glen Lake last Sunday by way Of
the Big Ditch. They went to the
Paul Morrison cabin for lunch and
came home by the St. Claire Greek
road. Everyone enjoyed the ride in
spite of the rain.
The next ride is to be Sunday,
June 9th. to the Baney cabin on
Murray Greek. Riders are to leave
the fair grounds at 1000. The
chuck wagon will accompany the
riders for the first time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05

don't take up the space of three
on main street.
The Cats" seem to still be run
ming up and down the streets, isn't
there any possible way at all to
have that stopped.
Don't you think it would be nice
If the city could put trash cans on
the streets, and have truck col
lect garbage around town.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05
GuiId NO At RaIIev Home

Guild Met Al bailey Home
Guild met at the home of Mrs.
Edward Bailey May 23rd, with Mrs.
Maurice Nyberg as co-hostess. At
ter a two o'clock dessert of fruit
salad and cookies, the meeting was
called to order by the president
Mrs. Paul Morrison. The delegates
to the Diocesan Convention at .Havre
Mrs. Gee and Mrs. Mccullough,
gave enlightening reports and con-
cluded that each Guild member
should have the opportunity to at
tend such a meeting as it was truly
inspirational. The June 18th meet
ing will be held at the Elsass home.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05

American Legion Club
Is A Success
The American Legion Club is very
appreciative of the patronage given
by the members.
After the first of July the pres
ent meeting room will be considered
as a lounge A luke Box will be
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05

UfanBc Youth FaFty
The Grange Youth and their
friends enjoyed a party May 29th
at the Grange Hall. Many new
games and prizes were given to the
winners of the Feather Blow Con-
test" Joyce johnson won a prize
IN a contest on Dressing Your
Queen of May" The losers of the
ring and tooth pick race enter
tanned the others by acting out for
feits.
The evening closed with a deli
cious lunch. A good time was had
by all, and we hope to have even
a larger crowd the next time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05
Eureka News

Attn Of. July Picnic
The 4th of July picnic viii be
held as usual at the Glen Dale
Park. Everybody welcome. Bring
your lunch basket and dishes for
your family, Coffee will be served
on the grounds.-Mrs. VIM. E. West.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05

The movie "Undef Western Skies
was shown by Bro. Erickson, and
the program was closed by the song.
Montana" sung by all
Lunch of ice cream and cake was
served. also a luscious birthday cake
to those who had birthdays in May.
The next meeting will be June
9th at which time the impressive
Memorial Services will be given in
Honor Of the Grange members who
have passed away in the past year.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05
BAPTIST News

baptl8t news
Rev. d. S. Dodson, director of
Evangelism for Montana. Idaho and
Utah, of Salt Lake City comes to
Eureka for special services to be
held at the Baptist Church begin
ming Sunday, June 9th and ending
the following Sunday, June 18th.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-06-05

N0Llce
Some Eureka news items were
omitted because of lack of time
to get them in.-Eureka Cores
pondert.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-07-09

Hedges electrically trimmed. Call
Zion 1856. Price reasonable.
699-7-9-16-23
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-07-09
MODEL AUTOMOBILE
CONTEST

Detroit-New York, Detroit
and Oakland, California, were
named recently as state and re-
gional judging centers for
model automobiles and Napo-
leonic coaches entered in the
1947 Fisher Body Craftsman's
Guild competition.
w. S. Mclean, secretary of
the Craftsman's Guild, an
nounced that judging of mod
els entered from the east coast
area will begin June FL at the
R. H. Macy and Company
store in New York. Models
from the midwest will be
judged at the General Motors
building in Detroit starting on
June 20, and those from west
ern states will be judged at
he H. G. Capwell store in Oak
land, beginning June %.
Judges in each case will be
public school industrial arts in
structors and styling and tech
nical experts from the auto
motive industry.
Names of state and regional
winners will be announced at
the three centers early in July.
Thirty-six regional winners -
Is in the model car design
competition and 18 in the
coach competition-will come
to Detroit August 10 through
p for the Craftsman's Guild
National Convention and to
compete for eight university
scholarships ranging in value
from $4,000 to $4,000. In each
state and the District of Col
umbia, winners will share in
"A cash awards, ranging up to
500 for the best car and 1925
for the best coach.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-07-09
Electrical Developments

A battery device that lights
up milady's handbag wnen it
is opened.
A special soap for automa-
tic washing machines in hard
water regions.
A pencil equipped with bat
terry and bulb to illuminate the
writing surface.
A pocket equipped ohmme-
ter for spot checks of electri-
cal equipment.
A device that insures speedi-
er tests of fluorescent lamp
materials.
New-type conversion resist
ors for adapting fluorescent
lamps to DC circuits.
A flashlight that peers
around corners = the bulb is
mounted in the end of a flex-
IDLE metal tube.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-07-09

Will wash and simonize your car. -
Good job. S.. Zion 3O1O. 7O0-7-9-16-23
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-07-09

FOR SALE-ARWELL PRODUCTS
Crystals. All kinds of sprays. DOT.
Shampoos; Cleaners; Stanley and
Fuller Products. Birthday and Christ
mas cards. l.. N. Lindskog, 35th and
South Sheridan Road. Phi. 481.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-07-09
The TheOCrat

A chemical mixture that
doubles the capacity of flash
light batteries with no increase
in size.
A new testing instrument
that makes possible better mu-
sic from magnetized wire re-
cords, in homes or theaters.
A new-type contact shoe
between locomotive and power
line-that opens the way to
greater speeds on electrified
railroads.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-07-09

Plastering - Cement work, etc. Ellis
M HINT. Phone 3148. GALLO
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-07-09
MODEL CRAFT TESTED IN
NAVY'S INDOOR "BASIN"

Carderock, Md, - In this
Washington suburb, where
creek naval scientists have
brought the sea to the ships,
some current maritime conun-
drums are being worked out.
Right now the nautical tech
nicians here in the David Tay-
lor Model Basin, worlds big
gest naval laboratory, are busy
testing ship models for the
Panama Canal. In the window
less main building more than
a half-mile long, these land
locked mariners have rugged
up a sea-level version of the
canal without any mechanical
locks. Models of battleships
and other large vessels are
sent through to see how their
full-size prototypes would be-
have.
They're trying to find out
what difficulties the ships
might encounter in such
canal and what width channel
is safest. Their findings will in
fluence Congress when it de-
cides-presumably this year
whether to build third set of
locks at the canal or convert
the waterway to sea level at a
cost of S2.7 billion.