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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
BRIGHT FUTURE

RALEIGH, April 10 - Tar Heel
farmers can look forward to a
prosperous year in 1948, accord
ing to DR.. G. W. Forster, head
of the Agricultural Economics
department at State College, who
reports that the national economy
is in a highly satisfactory condi-
ton, and that the immediate fu-
ture is bright.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
WAR DEAD

CHARLOTTE, April 10, - The
Charlotte quartermaster depot is
now arranging showings of the
motion picture Decision to ex-
plain the program for return and
final burial of World War II dead,
it was announced today by Col
onel John R. Neu, commanding
officer. This picture will be shown,
upon request, to veterans groups
and other interested organlza-
tons.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
REGINS

CHARLOTTE, April 1OIU'D-A
former OPA employee convicted
OF accepting a bride will begin
serving a one-year federal prison
sentence Monday.
Thomas Heffner's sentence, O.
riginaIy suspended was ordered
enforced yesterday by Fedora
Judge E. Yates Webb after wit
nesses testified he had since pass
ed forged checks in South Caro-
lima.
Heffner had been convicted for
accepting a bride II 1914 while
working with the Charlotte OPA
office.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
HERMAN MOOSE TRIAL

GREENSBORO, April 10. -(R-
Herman Moose, As, Greensboro
postal truck driver, who allegedy
abandoned his truck yesterday af-
ternoon and fled with $25. 900, yes
terday said he wanted to "get it
over with as soon as possible"
and entered a plea Of guilty at a
preliminary hearing before United
States Commissioner L. Herbin.
Trial is set for April 81.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
TO CURTAIL SERVICE

RALEIGH, April 10-A9- The
Carolina and Northwestern Rail
road will terminate its passenger
service between Lenoir and Ches-
ter, S. c., effective Saturday mid
night, April II. The state utilities
commission said today.
The commission, announcing it's
verdict simultaneously with the
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
RESIGNS P-RINCIPALSHIP

NEW BERN, April 10 -(P)-H.
B. Smith h a resigned after 30
years as superintendent of schools
here and the board of trustees has
named H. j. Macdonald, former
assistant superintendent and prin-
cipal Of the high school as his
successor.
Smith wrote the board he pre-
ferred lighter work in view of his
years. Macdonald becomes N e W
Bern's fifth superintendent.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
TRIAL

CHARLOTTE, April 10 -P)-
Solicitor Basil Whitener yesterday
postponed until the June or July
session of Mecklenburg county Su-
perior Court the trials of five
dairies charged with adulteration
and misbranding of milk.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
PROTECT RATE INCREASE

sPARTANBURG. SC. April 10
-(P-Troy H. Crib, manager OF
the South Carolina peach growers
federation, said yesterday the
group will be represented at an
ICC hearing in Atlanta on May Is
to protest an increase in freight
rates which ne estimated will cost
state growers $500, 900 this year.
So called truck cooperative
rates" of So per cent of first class
charges have been used by tn
railroads for the past eight years.
Southe astern roads now seek re-
turn to the pre-1938 charge of Al
per cent OF first class rates, some
$35 a car or 8 cents a bushel
more.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11

truck~trailer near Benson. last
week, are reported as being in
good condition at Duke hospital.
Thomas Allen, Is, of Four Oaks,
also a passenger in the car suffer-
ed painful injuries but was brought
to Durham for treatment.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11

South Carolina public service com
mission, said the railroad could
continue its single passenger train
until the Saturday deadline with
out hardship to crew members or
possible passengers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
GETS RACE AWARD

SEDALIA, April 10 - up DIR.
Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Negro
founder of the Palmer Memorial
Institute here and its president for
As years, has been chosen to re-
ceive the second annual racial I'M
Outstanding award of the Council
for Fair Play.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
ATTENDANCE
BROKEN

NORTH WILKESBoRO, April
10. -[P- Albert Poteat, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Poteat, a high
school senior here, missed school
this week for the first time in II
years. He became IL with a kid
ney ailment and is to be admitted
to a Winston-Salem hospital short
LIZ
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
RESIGNS

CHAPEL HILL, April 10 - DR..
Thomas j. Wilson, III, has resign
ed as Director of the University
Of North Carolina Press to accept
the Dictatorship of the Harvard
University Press, it was an
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
HELD ON ARSON CHARGE

LENOIR, April 10 - W.H-Police
today reported they were holding
Albert Hood. 80, on Arson charges
in connection with a fire at a
roadhouse On the Morgantol-
Lenoir highway last weekend.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
INJURED YOUTH BETTER

DURHAM, April lO-(P- Will
liam Exum Cover, Jr., 81, of Clay
ton, and Duke Stephenson, II, OF
Smithfield, who sustained severe
head and body injuries when their
automobile struck the rear of a
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
VENIRE

GOLDSBORO, April 10 -(P)-A
special venire of 100 men was or
dered for the trial of Marshall
Bell, DupIin county white man.
charged with the death Jan. 30 of
John R.. Denning. Wayne county,
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
MAYOR

GOLDSBORO, April 10 H.
Sect B. Berkeley won renomina-
ton for his fourth term as mayor
by a 48-vote majority over John
5. Peacock in the municipal pri-
mary yesterday. George S.
Dewey, James N. Smith. incum-
bent, Garland Yelverton, incum :
bent Lionel We'll nominated for
aldermen out of a field of 10. E.
L. Simmons, incumbent, lacked a
majority and may have to enter
a second primary if v. H. Modlin
requests. Votes cast totaled 1926.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
News OF The Carolinas

Inounced here yesterday by Presl-
dent Frank P. Graham and Chan
cellor Robert B. House.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
POISON Drink KILLS

ASHEVILLE, NC, April 10 -
P-A poisonous fluid, described
by police as some sort Of floor
cleaner. claimed the lives Of three
persons here yesterday - Mrs.
Bonnie Murdoch and Mrs. Fred
Banks, and their brother, Mack
Eloneycutt.
Mrs. Murdoch, rs, of the Sky
land hotel. was found dead in her
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11

by Judge W. c. Harris in Wayne
Superior Court here. Trial started
yesterday morning.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
EADACHES-NEURAlGlA
Eased Quickly with BE"

Agonizing headaches and an
noying neuralgia pains usual
ly yield in a hurry to the
quick-acting ingredients in
the "BC" formula. "BC" is
also effective for the relief of
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11

bed yesterday morning. Mrs.
Banks, %, of 81 Woodfin st., and
Mr.. Honeycutt, SO, of 63 IL Hay
wood ST., we're taken to a hoEi-
tai, where Mrs. Banks died last
night at 8:25 o'clock; Honeycutt
died at 11:15 o'clock.
Members of the family said
Mrs. Banks expected to become a
mother soon.
DR.. P. r. Terry, coroner, who
investigated the deaths, said no
inquest will be necessary since it
has been established that Honey
cult purchased the floor cleaner,
which contained wood alcohol, and
since all who drank it are dead
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
ACQUIRES EFIRD COMPANY

CHARLOTTE, April 1O-R-The
Southern Textile News said yes :
terday control of the 81, 500, 900
Efird Manufacturing CO. of Abe
marie has been acquired by the
American Yarn and Processing
&C. of MI. Holly.
Efird manufacturing, with 81, 800
spindles, employs 900 men and
women IN manufacture of cotton
yarns. A. K. Winget is president.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
FOREST FIRES

LENOIR, April 10 (R -Five
forest fires in this area have been
brought under control, fire
Warden E. P. Simmons said yes
terday.
One started yesterday at Rich
lands on the Lenoir-Blowing rock
highway. Another at Dockery, in
Wilkes county near the Caldwell
line, was controlled yesterday af-
ter burning a mile and a half of
pine and hardwood.
Others fires were near the
Gamewell school here and two in
Happey valley which covered 1880
acres of cumberland.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
FOR DOCTOR

ELIZABETH CITY, April 10 -
U'R-Funeral services will be held
Sunday afternoon for DR.. William
I. Grlggs, 81, veteran Currituck
county physician VINO died at his
home at Poplar Branch yesterday
after a long illness.
DR.. Griggs had practiced in
Currituck county since 1896 and
had been a teacher and school su-
perlntendent as well as a physi-
clan.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
JOINS CLIO

CHARLOTTE, April 10 -(P)-W.
H. Townsend, former organizer
for an AFL Paper Workers Union,
has joined the North Carolina Or
ganizing staff of the CLIO, Director
William Smith announced yester =
day.
Smith said Townsend's first as
signment will be at the North
Carolina Pulp Company in Ply
mouth, where he formerly work.
ed. Townsend vas with the ALL
pulp, sulphite and paper mill
workers for a year..
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11

muscular aches and function
al periodic pains. Be prepar-
ed. Keep a 10c or Csc package
handy. Caution: Use only as
directed. Consult a physician
when pains persist.
Evening star., 1947-03-09

rates" and that apartments.
rare as a dodo at the height
of the season, will be available
from March Is through the
spring and summer. Only a
few hotels there will close.
Greater Miami comedies that
hotel occupancy will drop to
30 per cent. So Miami and
Miami Beach are joining the
rest of Florida in q mass
invitation that post-season
vacationers discover what
natives already know about
the weather. they don't mind
sharing their State q little
longer each year. They ex-
pect postseason rates to con-
tinue until vacationers dis
cover that F1orida's resort
clock, while it might not COM
plete a circle from IL to IL,
runs at least from 2 to IL.
Evening star., 1947-03-09

rates, enjoy the services that
were created especially for
winter visitors-plane flights
to the fishing party boats far
off shore, cruises TO Havana
and other foreign isles by
plane and ship, golf courses
and recreation areas the cities
otherwise could not afford to
support. It's like getting into
the pantry after the party Is
over.
Hotels slash prices. for one
thing. In Greater Miami many
"offer weekly rates from SO
to SIS on rooms that would
bring those figures daily
during the colder months"
From st. Petersburg the De-
partment of Public Relations
reports that rents from May
l TO November l are up to
one-third lower than season
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-06-27
Gautier-Ry0n NuptioIs Soiemnized
At St. Brides Church In Chicago

An out-of-town wedding that is
of wide interest to many in Pasea-
goula where the groom was born
and reared is that of Miss Dorothy
Ryan, daughter of Alexander c.
Ryan of Chicago to Howard
White Gautier, Jr., older son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold w. Gautier
of Pascagoula.
The wedding was soiemnized
June II, at a nuptial mass at st.
Brides Roman Catholic church
in Chicago with the Reverend
Father Kelly officiating.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Elizabeth Ryan as
bridesmaid and the groom by
Charles Herzfeld as best man. She
wore a suit of white gabardine
with matching accessories and
her shoulder corsage vas of pale
yellow. Her bridesmaid wore an
off-shade of pale green with ac-
cessories of black and a corsage
of %gardenias.
A wedding breakfast at the
Shorthand hotel on the Lake
Shore drive followed and at this
time covers were laid for a large
number of relatives and close
friends.
For travelling, Mrs. Gautier
donned a dress of gray with which
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-06-27
Vote For The New Electric Franchise
on JULY LIST
on July LIST

NEW ELECTRIC FRANCHISE: The proposed franchise is the some q IS
our present franchise in terms and in substance with the exception that
the new franchise provides for on compromising the City for the from
chise continuously during its twenty-five year period. This franchise
merely gives us the right to build and operate ON electric distribution
system in the City necessary to serve you and other customers. All OF its
provisions conform with the lows OF the State OF Mississippi
COMPENSATION FOR NEW FRANCHISE: The City will receive 2o of
our gross income from the sale Of electric energy in the City as compen-
suion for the new franchise. which will amount to q substantial sum-.
For example. if the franchise were in effect now. the City would receive
$500 for the month of June. This go compensation TO the City will not be
an additional charge to our Customers service bills.
The new Franchise is not exclusive; contoins no Provisions burdensome
to The CITY; CONDENSATION ito the City for the new Franchise will not be
odded us q charge TO any customers bill; the new Franchise does not
modify or diminish any regulatory rights now held by the City as to op-
eruion or rates.
The new franchise we ire seeking from the City of Puscogould is exact
iy The sumeo s the new franchises dlreudY granted to us by 81 of the A
cities in which we operate.
During Our 22 years Of operation in Poscogoulo under the old franchise
we have been q substantial tuxpoYer and. in addition. we have been
active in industrial development of the Community. Your vote for III
new franchise will be q vote for q continuance of these benefits to the
City.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-06-27
News From Kreole -. =
Wedding OF Miss Maude Lee Mason,
Maurice Tanner Quietly Celebrated

Mrs. Maude Lee Mason, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Mason
Of Krecis. and Maurice Tanner,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Tanner,
also OF Kreoie, e married
quietly Friday at 7 p. m. at the
home Of the brides parents with
the Rev. Barney Walker offici-
ating. Mr.. and Mrs. Ishman Neil
were the only attendants. After
a short honeymoon down the
coast, the young couple returned
10 the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ma
son where they will make their
home for the present.
Mrs. Mable johnson had as her
guests Monday evening her son
and deughser-in-law and family,
MIR. and Mrs. Austin Montieth,
and family of Grand Bay.
Miss May Busby and Luther
Braswell visited friends and rela-
tives In Gulfport Saturday night.
Lawrence Graft, Jr.. enlisted
in the u. S. Navy June II and left
three days later for San Diego,
Calf, where he will take up his
basic training. He is the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Graft OF
Kreole.
The Rev. Jewel Golman attend.
ed the Odd Fellows meeting in
Gulfporf last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Delaney
and daughter. Brenda, spent the
weekend in the Mississippi delta
visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. John Turner has returned
from a visit In Missouri with her
son and dauEhter-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Henry Turner.
MIR. and Mrs. Phillip Cunning
ham announce the arrival of a son
Sunday. The little boy has a
small sister TO greet him.
Luther Braswell left SUNDAY
morning for a visit OF two weeks
with his mother and other rels-
tives in Kosciusko, Miss.
: johnnie Wilson Of Decatur,
Miss, visited in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Busby last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Opal Carson had
as guests last week relatives from
Union. Miss.
Mrs. Lee Busby spent Wednes-
day visiting Mrs. j. Robertson of
Gautier and they enjoyed a fish
ing trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. l.. Busby and
children spent Sunday visiting in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Bnewer.
! Henry Benefited OF Cabran,
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-06-27
0piimist Creed
Is Presented To
Club Members

Copies of the "Optimist Creed
the cheerful philosophy which
guides members of the Optimist
International, were distributed
Tuesday night to members of the
newly-formed Optimist Club OF
Pascagoula, which will receive
its charter in the international
organization during July.
The creed, which contains ten
guiding principles of optimistic
thought, was written by Chris
tan d. Larson of Beverly Hills,
Calf, and adopted at the con-
vention OF Optimist International
in Kansas City in 1922. Since
then it has been widely used
throughout the world, and is fire.
quently requested by persons
who are not members of Optimist
Clubs.
Col. William r. Holton, former
president and member of the
executive committee of the Hat
tiesburg Optimist Club, told the
club, "Optimists do not believe
in a mere pollvana, wishy-washy
refusal to face unpleasant facts.
But they do believe in maintain
ing courage and cheer in the face
of all obstacles. An optimist is
a man who does the best he can
under all circumstances--hope-
fully"
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-06-27

Next Tuesday the Electric Franchise approved by the Board of Mayor
and Counclmen. City of Poscogoulu. Mississippi will be presented for
ratification by the Electors of the City.
The Growth of electricity use and the mobility to do normol construction
and system expansion during the wur period has produced q situation
in which the company faces q very lorge construction progom. This pro
gram for the componYs entire power system is eshmdted to aggregate q
cost in excess Of $ll.O00O00 over the next four years. The equipment and
facilities ontempluted in the new construction program will Lost for
many wears and much of it will have to be in advance of full utilization.
This program also includes considerable construction and expansion of
facilities in Poscogould and adjacent dreus.
REASONS FOR SEEKING NEW FRANCHISE NOW: We want to
moke lurue additions to our system Immediately. which will enable US to
continue TO render good service to our customers and will also enoble us
tic be reudy 10 supply the power demands thot will come from the indus
hml growth of Southeast Mississippi Since this program will entoil large
expenditures by our company in longterm investments. we need the as
suronceo Of q new tonchse for q similor period of time. Our present rs
yeor franchise has only three more years to run.
The City ofPoscugoulo will benefit by granting the new franchise now
because compensation for it will begin Immediately instead of three
years later.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-06-27

she wore a light topcoat. Her
accessories were in blue with the
exception of her gloves, which
were white.
After a honeymoon spent in
Milwaukee, Mr.. and Mrs. Gautier
have returned to Chicago where
the former has resumed his stud
les at the University of Chicago.
MI. Gautier is a veteran of
World War II, having served with
the Marine Corps in the South
Pacific. He is a member of a pi-
oneer family of South Mississippi.
About rs percent of foods used
by Americans are dairy products.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-06-27
Two Old Girl
Dies Al Hdrleston:
Funeral Held Sunday

Mary Elizabeth Hinton, two
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Levi Hinton Of Harleston, died
at the family residence Satur-
day. The child had not been well
for some time.
Funeral services were conduct
ed Sunday at 2 p. m. at the AS
sembly OF God church at Tanner
Williams with the Rev. Luseine
Hart officiating. Pail bearers
were Bobby Orso, Grant Orso,
Sam Robinson, Jr., and Lewis
Pierce. Interment was in Tanner
Williams cemetery. Fails Funeral
Home of Moss Point was in
charge.
She is survived by her par.
ents; two sisters, Iris and Evelyn,
four brothers, Malcolm, Alfred,
Samuel E. and l.. j.; and grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p. Par
den and Mrs. w. II. Hinton, all
Of Harleston.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-06-27

The President OF the United
States must be more than "a years
old. .
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-06-27

Ala, is visiting the Green and
Benefited families.
The friends of Miss May Busby
are sorry TO hear of her illness.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-06-27

The ancients used cobalt. cop
per and manganese to color glass
Arizona sun., 1947-12-19

DR.. Charles Satchell Morris, II,
of Los Angeles, who stopped in
Phoenix while on his Southern lee
ture tour, was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. H. Boulware, 3942 S. 21st
st. Following DR.. Morris lecture
to the students of Carver High
Arizona sun., 1947-12-19
Palo Verde News
BY ORA MEADOR

We have had quite few cold
days this past week at Palo Verde,
which reminded us that or man
winter is here again.
The Parent-Teachers' meeting
met last Thursday evening. The
president, Mrs. Leola Gipson, pre-
sided. After business session the
members and visitors were served
refreshments. The entertainment
committee set beautiful laden ta-
BILE of all kinds of good eats and
delicious punch. The occasion be-
ing the birthday of Mrs. Alma
Laws, assistant teacher of the
school and the parents honored her
Arizona sun., 1947-12-19

School, dinner was given in his
honor at their home with the fol-
lowing persons present: Rev. L. B.
Nelson, Messrs. w. A. Robinson,
Henry Kelly and Mrs. Richards.
At 8 p. m. DR.. Morris spoke at
the First Colored Baptist Church
on the subject: "The Victorious
Gospel" Following the lecture,
Rev. Morris and the following peo-
pie engaged in informal conversa-
ton on timely social and economic
problems: Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Brown and Miss Ostella Walden.
Arizona sun., 1947-12-19

with this surprise party. Happy
birthday was sung, which caught
her quite unaware of the occasion" !"
She received many useful gifts.
Last Friday night, the Gospel
Five Quintet from Phoenix, led by
Mrs. o. Davis rendered a program
for the school, under the auspices
of the P.T.A. Club
The school will have its Christ
mas program, Friday night, Dec.
10.
Arizona sun., 1947-12-19

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Well Folks:
We>here at Reddy's ready and anxious to wish
each and everyone of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS.
We have tree up and all of your presents under it,
But there many of you who have so far failed to
sign up for your chance a GIFTS. Remember it
doesn't cost you anything but the time will take you
to write your and address-and it isopen ALL
young and old alike. For that reason, although we
primarily interested in the Liquor Business,
have selected group of Gifts that acceptable
all ages.
FIRST-A $37.95 Spartan Portable Radio.
SECOND-A $3695 Table Model Motorola Radio.
THIRD-A $23.95 Table Model Philco Radio.
FOURTH-A Smoked Ham.
FIFTH-A Slab of Bacon.
SIXTH-A Beautiful 21a lb. Box of Chocolates.
SEVENIF1-A ZIb.. Box OF Chocolates.
EIGHTH-A 2-lb Box of Chocolates.
NINTH-A lib Box of Chocolates
TENTH-A lib. Box of Chocolates.
To this List some of the wholesalers have given us
items to give away.
AT the time of the Drawing and on your same Tick
ets.-Remember the drawing is the evening of De-
cember 24th at about 7:3O-It will be necessary
for you to be there, if your Ticket is drawn you will
still win, and will notify you at your address. Of
will be glad to you there and wish you
personally MERRY CHRISTMAS.
To those of you friends who are outside of
Phoenix and this vicinity, unable to take part
in our CHRISTMAS PARTY we wish to take this oc-
cason to extend to you our wishes for A VERY MER-
RY CHRISTMAS.
Annie Mae-VirLee
and Freddy"
P. S.-For a safer HOLIDAY for all, may we ask:
If you Drving-Don't Drink!
If you Drinkng-Don't Drive!
FREDDY"
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Arizona sun., 1947-12-19

family are leaving. for Meridian,
Miss, and other points South to
spend the holidays with relatives.
Rev. Johnson is pastor of Wesley
Methodist Church, 18th and East
Washington st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Clark be-
came the parents of an eight pound
boy, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ophelia Bolton are
leaving for Texas this week where
they will spend the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Carr, 1247
Watkins Road, are the proud par
ents of an pound boy. He will be
called Henry Franklin.