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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-09-10
August 7, 1947

August Z, 1947
Dear Mother:
This is our second day at
Kaimosi Farms. I wrote let
ter while on the airplane, but
have not been able to mail it
yet, so you may get the two to-
gether.
The last night before we
reached here, we stayed at Ju-
ba, in the Belgian Congo, in a
lovely hotel run by the British.
1t was very pleasant and we
had all day from noon on to
enjoy it. They had tennis
courts, a swimming pool, and
lovely big porches to relax on.
There we met Edna again, who
had gone on ahead of us and
who is to be stationed about a
hundred miles from here. She
had waited for us to bring her
typewriter, which had been
lost in custom at Cairo. We
enjoyed being together again.
The next morning we took
flight at $50 a. M, having on
ly two and one half hours to
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LETTERS FROM OUR
AFRICAN MISSIONARIES
Continued from Page ~

SCyle IN large Q1nlng nall, the
food being plentiful and rea-
sonably good. The cabins for
sleeping housed approximate
ly thirty-five persons in double
deck hunks, hanging from the
ceiling livery chummy). Most
of our time was spent on deck
enjoying the fresh air and
sunshine, and chatting to the
new friends we had made.
There were about fifty mis-
sionaries including the famil-
les on board. We held deck
meetings every night, consist
ing of songs, testimonies, Bible
reading, and message by one
of the men missionaries. A
large number of Jews were en-
route to Palestine, thus afford
ing us great opportunity to tell
them that our Christ is their
Messiah. Some we're interest
ed, but many could not be
moved by any means of reas-
oning.
The Mediterranean Sea was
gorgeous to view with it's deep,
deep blue waters contrasted
with the light, blue skies, dot
ted here and there with puffs
of white clouds. Then to see
the flying fish leap out of the
waves and float gracefully
through the air and down un-
der again was too beautiful for
description.
After seven days on the At
lantic, we passed through the
Straits sighting North Afri-
ca on the one side and Spain
on the other. Then several
hours later the rock of Gibral-
ter came into view. It was a
bit hazy, but we took a chance
on some camera shots anyway,
hoping the lens would catch
it.
Four days later we made
port at Beirut, where 273 of
the 857 passengers disembark-
ed. There we saw what might
be termed a riot. The dock
was lined with about 1000
people waiting for the ship to
arrive. AS we were drawn up
to the pier the people. Young
and old, rich and poor, began
to close in toward the gang
plank. It became impossible
to lower the plank for the
crowd. No matter what the
dock officials did they could
not bulge that mob. It was
immensely interesting to
watch the expressions of the
people below, as they were
straining to attract the atten-
ton of some loved one return
ing home. Some were burst
ing with JOY and exuberance,
while others were anxiously
searching to catch a glimpse of
that certain one they had come
to meet. 1t was a sight that
I will probably never exper-
fence again. Finally the situa-
ton got so badly out of hand
that the ships firemen had to
resort to using the fire hose -
which they turned on full force
and sprayed down on the an
CRY mob to scatter them. Even
that didn't make much effect
at first and only seemed to
make them more intent on
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-10-22

yer I know-whenever / need

ever I know-whenever need
to-"
.Tll take that chance, wise: guy.
I'd hate to wind up fitting you
into cement sleeping suit" Joey
concluded in an is-it-yes-or-1o:
"Will you come to my once
where we can talk?" &
Jigger said with yawn.
Maybe later, Joey, Much later.
I'm out for a good time"
Joey stuck round thumb mp
into the air and a waiter came
running.
sTll sign the tab for my friends.
Give them anything they want
anything at all"
Joey fought to his feet and
skirted along the edge OF the
dance floor.
Irene sat down. 10
'What did Joey want, Jigger7"
"I'm not sure. Probably fall
guy" 4,
mice of joey to blow Us.
"He. has a reason. So
Irene said dreami1y, Hes an
important man."
"Don't be so impressed with
Joey" e%t
Irene said, "You're bitter, jig
ger, bitter about everybody"
About Joey I'm realistic His
big take in the numbers racket
will end any day now-and std
denlike." ~
!"You're just being bitter. Jig
ger" So "a
"You said that before, honey
girl You must learn to run more
risks with vocabulary" ~
.Jigger patted her and then
squeezed. Irene swung her body
out Of his reach ana the chair fell
over. Jigger helped her to her
feet. ass ii
Nobody looked at them. It was
the. 2 AM. crowd and everyone
was tight, wonderfully in. love,
and glaSSy-eyed. = 81
(To be continuedI s-..t
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TIGGER raised his hat and peered
= at the taximeter, his brow a
knotty tangle Of addition and SUBJ
traction. The meter read two doll
lars and forty cents. Jigger threw
the flag up. eased up on the ac-
celerator, and loafed toward the
One Hundred Sixth Street West
Side exit of the park. A red light
froze him on Central Park West.
Throwing his own two-dollar-
and-forty-cent hoard into receipts
might soften Monk the dispatch
er's blitz on low bookings, but
what about Irene? This was their
regular Wednesday night out.
They were slated to do some
hoofing when her four o'clock to
midnight rotating shift at Childs
was done.
Jigger switched on the key
damned at the starter, threw the
cab into gear, and careened a u
turn, heading back downtown in
one flowing motion. A cab pulled
abreast of him, the driver lean
ing toward him with the weight
of conspiracy.
Listen, Jigger. Little joey
wants to see you at the Metro
pole at midnight"
''Not if I see that two-bit
racketeer first" he replied, nosing
toward Broadway. The Imperial
stopped in front of Number 235
and Jigger sprinted up the brown
stone stoop, key in hand. He
threw open the door of his parlor
floor studio.
The room was a litter of late
Victorian marble. cherubs, bro
cades. An open copy OF George
Moore's Impressions and Opinions
made a still life with a crumpled
pack of cigarettes on the floor
beside the three-Quarter bed.
Three documents in narrow
black frames were stepped up on
the wall opposite a gilt, hoor-to-
ceiling, rocco mirror. They bore
individual legends, commemorate
ing j. Howard Moran. One con-
ferred a De Jnris degree; another
confirmed the award of Ph.D.; the
one atop the other two announced
dismissal of charges of Grim
inal extortion by the Grand Jury
of the State of Illinois against
J. Howard Moran.
from Childs Spanish Gardens
where tight bundle with a thin
red line Of lip and false lasheS
stood tapping a tom-tom on the
pavement.
and pulled up across the street
sTgII5dmI 9Ql o1uT p7qm!I3 ans
suoqSuIIIsq p9deLp e u! Al4eu
pus 4ssis lssIls sQl lIq IsSSIr
Jigger sang out across ten feet,
Hello, you beautiful doll"
Irene narrowed the gap. Gig
ger, I've been standing here for
fifteen minutes"
Couldn't help it, Irene"
The hack leaped forward to-
ward Madison Avenue. "Where
you going. Jigger?"
"Cafe Society. There's hun
dred belly laughs in Jack Clifford.
the NC"
Irene said Il want to go to, the
Metropole tonight"
"What. you. tool" snotted Jig
ger.
Little Joey wants to see you
at midnight. He's been Fostering
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this show; Gladys Tredeau, vo-
calist; Gerry Pinder and several
production numbers by chorines.
The show will be given under
the direction of Gerald Pinder,
with Miss Beatrice Moreno as
accompanist. Hector Barrosa and
his Spotlight Band will play
dance music in between the acts.
Marge Sjursen, formerly with
the group, is designing the out
fits for the show. Joseph Selby
is in charge of makeup.
The show will be presented
'one night only, and will then
leave for a performance at the
Veterans Administration Hospi-
tai at Coral Gables.
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Little Theatre
Group Ready For
Musical ShOaU

The Little Group of the USO
has held its final rehearsal for
the musical shaw, "Say It With
Music"
The show will have its fea-
tured acts, The Mellow-Aires,
the girl trio that made a hit in
the last Little Theatre Group,
show "Best Smile Forward" and
Doreen Cruz, vocalist; Carlos
Whitlock, tenor. from the Boca
Chica Air Base; Vernon An
drews of the musical comedy
pal joey" the Rhythm Macks,
dancing trio, making their first
appearance with the group in
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me all day. I swore I'd bring
YOU"
THE Cafe Metropole was a
/ gaudy sweatbox as sh- TT
man with a lumpy nose In IN
evening cutaway threaded his
way through the packed dancing
floor and fell moltenly on a chair
at Jigger's table. -
where do you keep yourse--
Jigger?"
Jigger found refuge from Little
Joey in a double mouthful OF
porterhouse. -
Joey fiuttered an eyelid and
Irene went to powder her nose
Joey leaned close.
81 got a job for you to do. Jig
Jigger said. I'm not working
for you, joey" and kept on wolf
ing the French frieds. \
"I don't mean that. This is
strictly the kind of stuff that got
you a rep as a troubleshooter."
Jigger said modestly, "You
must be mistaken. I'm still be-
hind the wheel of a hack. Let
your pistoleros solve it for you,
Joey. / give the rackets wide
BERTH"
/ 81 just want you to run down
some facts for me-"
Jigger said, you're crazy as a
bedbug if you think you can trust
me-" .s
"I'll take that chance. You
know I'm not exactly helpless
with rats" Joey said it matter-of-
fact.
Jigger nodded his first agree
ment. I'D say you're quite at
home with rats, joey"
joey said. "Quit it, win va, and
listen"
sire away" ':'' { =. ~, i,:,. Il, !,
Remember. This is confden-
tial."
'I'n not promising, Joey. What
ever you spill is at your own risk.
With me it's a policy to use what
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-10-22

Tie poinsettia, a native Of
tropical America, was named af-
ter DR.. Poinsett of Charleston,
S. c., who first introduced the
plant in about 1888. )
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-10-22
LAUGH AWHILE! r
Thoughtful Wife.

Husband: "The bank has FIRE.
turned that check"
Wife: isn't that fine? Now
it's your turn to buy something
with it"
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Subscribe to The Citizen.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
BOARD OK'S TWO
APPLICATIONS
Superintendent Is Authorized
To Investigate Cost of
Installing Oil Burners
REPAIRS TO BE MADE

The Board of Education of the
Smyrna Special School District ap-
proved the applications of the
Smyrna Athletic Association for
the use of the athletic field during
the summer and the use of the
auditorium by the David c. Harri-
son Post of the American Legion
for a minstrel show on Thursday
and Friday, May % and %, at
their regular meeting on Wednes-
day, April 80, DR.. c. ]. Prickett,
President of the Board, presiding.
The Board also authorized the Su-
perintendent to investigate the cost
of installing oil burners in the
white school and to report at the
next Board meeting. Repairs that
should be made to both schools
during the summer were outlined
by the Superintendent and approv-
ed by the Board.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
FIRST RECITAL
OF HIS. CHORUS
Rotary Club Sponsors Public
Recital of High School
Chorus May Is
B. P. OSBON TO DIRECT

The Senior High School Chorus
of the John Bassett Moore High
School will give a recital on Thurs
day evening, May Is, at 500 p. M
in the school auditorium. This is
the second public appearance OF
the chorus this school year, the
first appearance having been made
at the Armistice Day program in
November. Under the direction of
B. P. Osbon, the chorus has been
working diligently and treat is in
store for music lovers of the COM
munity. The speaker for the pro-
gram will be DR.. William Samuel
Carlson, President of the Univers-
ity of Delaware. DR.. Carlson, in
Quoted into the Presidency of the
University of Delaware last year,
is a traveller, explorer and edu-
Gator. In DR.. Carlsons own words,
"this will provide me with an op-
portunity to become acquainted
with the people in the Smyrna
area" The public is cordially in
vited and urged to attend this
program. The program is spon-
sored by the Smyrna Rotary Club
in cooperation with the school.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
HEAR
LODGE GUESTS
Distinguished Guests Attend
Meeting of Rebekah
Lodge Here Monday
ADDRESSES HEARD

At meeting held Monday, May
5, the Laura Rebekah Lodge No. IL
I. o. o. F., celebrated the 25th an
niversary of the institution of the
Smyrna lodge. Mrs. Ratie Jester
of Georgetown, president of the
Rebekah Association of Delaware
adm staff, were present. Other dis
guests were: Past De-
partment Commander Leslie Buz-
inc, Past President Mrs. Margaret
Sharpless, Past President, Mrs.
Martha Donovan, all of Whining
ton, and Past Grand Representa-
tive, Joseph Ennis of Smyrna. All
the guests addressed the group and
the Address of Welcome was given
by Mrs. Frank Ryan, Noble Grand
of the local organization. Group
singing was led by Mrs. George
Fleming and Mrs. Harry johnson
gave an account of the 25 years of
the Lodges history. A piano solo
by Mrs. George Fleming and an
impromptu solo by Leslie Buzine
were heard. Mrs. James R. Flem-
ing headed the refreshment COM
mittee.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
FURTHER PLANS MADE FOR
NEW YORK FRESH AIR CHILDREN

ents. Rev. Hebberger will meet
the children upon their arrival
here and will take them to theii
home in Smyrna. If the host de.
cides the agreement is not satisfac-
tory and if the child will not re-
spond favorably to his new envir-
onment, the contract may be term
mated at any time. However, the
youngster may also be kept longer
if desired.
Purpose of Program
The value of this program is to
give the child, hampered by poor
living conditions in the city, an op-
portunity to see the idea of Amer
ican life and small town life and to
get away from tenaments and
playing in streets. Fancy enter
tainment is unnecessary and ,nde-
sirable, Rev. Hebbertger stated,
since normal life and establishing a
normal relationship during the first
few days is most important. Spec
ial care should be taken to protect
children from farm machinery and
animals, he cautioned. Anyone in
terested in entertaining a child for
two weeks can specify sex, age, land
religion. Mrs. Warner w. Price,
Jr., Mrs. Richard Price, and Mrs.
Henry Webb are assisting the
Lions committee in arranging the
program.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
POPPY DAY SET
FOR MAY 24TH
Mrs. Grant G. Garis Named
Chairman For Local
Legion Auxiliary
MEMORY OF WAR DEAD

May oath will be Poppy Day in
Smyrna and throughout the United
States, Mrs. Walter Downes, Pres
ident of the Harrison Unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary, an
nounced today. On that day every
one will be asked to wear memoir
ial poppy in honor of the dead of
two world wars and to make a
contribution for the welfare of the
disabled veterans, their families
and the families of the dead. Vol
unteers from the Auxiliary and
young women's groups of the city
will distribute the flowers on the
streets throughout the day. Mrs.
Grant Garis, Poppy Chairman OF
the Auxiliary, will be in general
charge. Plans are being made to
cover Smyrna completely so that
everyone will have an opportunity
to honor the war dead and aid the
living victims of the two conflicts.
"The Saturday before Memorial
Day has been observed as Poppy
Day in all parts of the country for
many years., said Mrs. .Garis, in an
nouncing the date of this years
observance. "Poppies have been
worn in memory of the war dead
ever since the close of World War
I. They are replicas of the wild
flowers which grew on the battle
fields of France and Belgium,
fought over in both wars, but they
have come to symbolic memory
for those who died in any part of
the world. The poppies which the
Auxiliary will distribute are all
handmade, shaped from crepe
paper by disabled veterans work.
ing in hospitals and convalescent
workshops throughout the country.
The disabled men take special
pride in making the flowers to hon
or their fallen comrades and the
work is valuable to them as occu-
pational therapy, besides bringing
them much needed earnings"
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
Softball League Schedule

Following is the first round
schedule for the Smyrna-Claytor
Softball League:
Mon. IL Wilson VS.. Bailey's.
Tues. 13 Glenn's VS.. Eagles.
Thurs. Is Legion VS.. Wilson.
Fri. 16 Bailey's VS.. Glenn's
Mon. 19 Eagles VS.. Bailey's
Tues. 20 Glenn's VS.. Wilson
Thurs. % Eagles VS.. Legion
Fri. % Wilson VS.. State Police
Mon. 26efs Legion VS.. State Police
Tues. 27 Wilson VS.. Eagles
Thurs 29 Legion VS.. Glenn's
Fri 80 Open
JUNE
Mon 2 Bailey's VS.. Sttae Police
Tues 3 State Police VS.. Glenn's
Thurs 5 Legion VS.. Bailey's
Fri 6 State Police VS.. Eagles
First team listed is home team
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
GRAND MASTER
AT L.O.OF. MEET
Paris Kirby Speaks To Odd
Fellows On Fellowship
at Meeting
MEMBERS ENTERTAIN

On Friday evening, May End the
Morning Star Lodge, No. 6, 1. o
0. F., Smyrna, was honored by the
visit of Grand Master Paris KIRBY
and his official staff, of which Har.
ry c. johnson and Millaway Broad.
way are members. Grand Master
Kirby gave a very inspiring talk
on fellowship. Each member oi
his staff responded and gave con.
structive remarks on our future
development. Upon direction OF
the Noble Grand Charles A. Bur.
rous, Jr., Warden Morgan L. Par.
ry presented appropriate gifts to
Brother Harry C. johnson anG
Brother Millaway Broadway which
will prove very useful in their dut-
les. Past Grand Representative W.
w. Hynson presented the Past
Grand Jewel to our retiring Past
Noble Grand Meredith Todd, fol-
fine services rendered while in Of
fee. The Odd Fellows Octette and
Glee Club rendered songs. Group
singing was led by Brother Harry
c. Johnson, Morgan L. Parry, pian-
ist. w. E. Matthews, Jr., acted as
toastmaster and presented the fol-
lowing: Grand Master Kirby's sill
ver-throated quartette; Brother
Frank McCawley sang his famous
Come after Breakfast, Bring
Along Your Lunch and Leave For
Suppertime," and recited a poem
about Smyrna; Brother M. V. Ford
recited his famous poem "Apples. y
All these numbers were quite unus-
ual and showed real talent. The
entire program was entertaining,
instructive and inspiring. Refresh
ment were served by the Rebekahs.
The next meeting of Morning Star
Lodge No. 6 will be held on Fri
day evening, May 9th. Morgan L.
Parry, chairman of the Program
and Entertainment Committee will
present a unique entertainment in
which the officers of the Lodge will
participate ad will act as hosts to
the members.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
CANCER DRIVE
NOW ENDED
Smyrna Goes Over Top In
Campaign; Chairman
Thanks Helpers
MONEY STILL COMING IN

The cancer campaign in Smyrna
met with great success and more
than $1410 was subscribed, with
contributions still coming in. Mrs.
William ]. Wroten, local chairman
of the drive, wishes to thank ALI
those who subscribed and is CRATE
ful for the enthusiastic response to
the appeal both in the town of
Smyrna and the rural area nearby.
She also wishes to pay tribute to
the following solicitors who aided
the campaign: Mrs. Davis Turner
Mrs. James Turner, Mrs. Henry
Shapley, Mrs. Theodore Ferguson,
Mrs. Francis Gebhart, Miss Betty
Jones, Mrs. walter Myers,
Mrs. James Merrill, Mrs. Marian
Kelsey, Mrs. Clifford Burge, Miss
Emma Payne, Mrs. w. c. Deakyne,
Mrs. Kenneth Smith, Mrs. Victor
Ennis, Mrs. Henry Price, Mrs.
Richard Price, Mrs. r. F. Corley,
Mrs. A. K. Ruby, Mrs Raymond
ID. .Pusey, Mrs. Jemima Simons,
Mrs. Clarence Scuse, Mrs. Clifton
Virdin, Miss Mary Minner, Mrs.
John Simpson, Clifton Jones, who
solicited at the State Welfare
Home, Mrs. Walter Nowland, Mrs.
James Brennan, Miss Dixie Chap
man, Mrs. Florence Polk, and Mr..
Lewis Black. Also, Mrs. Glenn S.
King, chairman of the crews who
worked in the banks, and Miss Pat
Piper, in charge of the girls at the
movie theaters. Miss Mary Pc
truska covered solicitations at the
Smyrna School. Mrs. Wroten also
wishes to acknowledge with thanks
the cooperation of The Smyrna
Times for contribution of space
during the months campaign.
Smyrna may feel justly proud of
the response of its citizens to this
great humanitarian effort.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
DRAMA GROUP
TO GIVE PLAY
Asbury Young People Will
Depict Famous Bible
Women, Sunday
LARGE CAST TAKES PART

THE Women of the Bible, a
dramatization by Walter Ben Hare,
will be represented in honor of
Mothers Day by the Youth Dram
attic Group of Asbury Methodist
Church Sunday evening at 7.30
PM. This is unique portrayal of
Biblical women from the time of
Sarah and Rebecca in the Old
Testament to Mary the Mother of
Jesus and Martha, Lazaraus' sister
in the New Testament. 1t depicts
how the ideas and place of women
have been slowly elevated by the
Scripture. From the down-trodden
slave of man among the heather,
womanhood has developed to the
position of helpmate and friend of
man, through the spirit of God in
humanity. Directing Women of
the Bible" are Miss Mary Petruska
and Miss Constance Johnson. Mrs.
James Fleming is in charge of Co.'S
tuning and Eddy Melvin and DON
aid Knots will manage lights and
properties.
Cast of Characters
The characters are as follows:
Readers: Bobby hamburger, Palm
er Carter and Billy George; "Sa-
rah," Peggy Joyce McGrath; RE
becca," Beverley Herbert; "Joc-
habed," Joanne Deakyne; Mir
iam," the child, Betty Lou Carrow;
Miriam" the woman, Alice Jane
Matthews; Aaron, Wayne Hutch
ms; Princess" Ruth Johnson;
Virginia Burchard,
Dorothy Scuse, Janet Smith, Betty
McClain, Jane McClain; Deborah, )"
Doris Nowland; "Adah," Virginia
Burchard; Naomi" Jacquie Pot
ter; "Ruth," Winnie Piper; "Orph-
ah," Jean Snow; Esther" Nancy
hamburger; Mary" Betty Jane
Griffin; "The Widow of Vain, "
Grace Shorts; Martha" Peggy
Clark; "Dorcas," Jane Dukes;
Chorus of Children, Junior Choir.
A girls trio consisting of Virginia
Marie FAIRIES and Sally
Bodley will sing. Many of the
costumes for the production have
been ordered from Chicago.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
President Gebhardt announces

President Gebhardt announced
the State Health Nurse requested
the Lions finance two tonsiecto-
mics for Smyrna children, and the
club voted to render this aid. Ed
Williams, Fred Williams, Richard
Price, Kenny Smith, and Bob Nc
Coy were named to the Cub Scout
committee, and the nominating
committee, Vic Ennis, Warner
Price, Glenn King, Pres Poore, and
Wells FAIRIES, reported at the meet
ing. Elections will be conducted
June 2 and new officers will be in
stalled July 1. Seventeen members
were awarded pins for perfect at
tendance during the year.
Smyrna times., 1947-05-08
SPRING MEETING OF W.S.CS.
Regular Meeting of Group Post
poned For Operetta

The Spring meeting of the Wo-
mans Society of Christian Service
will be held in Harrison Street
Church, Wilmington, Friday, May
10th at 2 PM, DIST. Miss Mabel
Head, Official Observer of United
Nations for the United Council of
Church Women, will be the speak
er. Mrs. Rajah Manikam of India
will be in charge of devotions. The
regular meeting of the Woman's
Society of Christian Service will
meet at Asbury Methodist Church
Wednesday evening, May 14th at s
o'clock instead of Friday evening,
on account of the Operetta which
is Friday evening, May 18th. The
meeting will be in charge of Circle
No. A, Miss Lizzie Jones, leader.
Mrs. Mary S. Ennis will have
charge of the program.