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Milford chronicle., 1947-05-16
Three Named To Welfare
Board After Four Quit
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had been member for three
years.
The fourth member to resign is
Mrs. Natalie dupont EdmOnds of
Westover Hills, who was reap
pointed to the board only last
month, and was its treasurer.
Last Tuesdays action leaves the
board with the problem of select
ing a new chairman and treasurer
as we'll as new executive direc-
tor. to take the place of Miss A.
Bernice Quimby. who resigned her
post few weeks ago.
Like the resigning board men,
bers she cited the cuts in the
boards appropriation requests as
reason for resigning and the
four members last Tuesday said
they concur" in her action.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-16

The tendency of elephants, hip
popotamuses and rhinOcerOses to
rush in and stamp out fires is
credited with saving millions of
acres of African timberland from
destruction
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06
? eIiean
 { h aiier
Special Correspondencel

| PELICAN, Alaska, Nov g. The Amateur Show given by the Peli- can Glee Club, az organization which is sponsored by the Peli- can Progressive Club, proved to Ge 9 huge success, and much credit is due Levi Person, who in- stigated the idea.
 Working with Persson was Gib- son Young, who was also master ! of ceremonies for the evening, and they were assisted by Mrs. Levi l Person and Mrs. Fred Grant, ac- companists, Mrs. H. Christensen, Mrs. A. M Wahto and Mrs.
 Joseph Paddock
 The program consisted of the 1 following numbers: music and a i hula dance by Flo Cabucco and his quartet; a monologue by Mrs Andy Anderson, tap dancing and ! an auction stunt by Alb Thomas; songs by Bob Williams playing i his guitar; xylophone numbers by III c. Jones; a monologue by Joe Paddock; harmonica selection by Fred Wolf vocal numbers by the Gleen Clua Quartet, composed of 1 Mrs. John Heusisen, Mrs. Andy Anderson, Mrs. A. M Wahto and Gibson Young; harmonica selec- tions and limitations by Levi Person, and a vocal solo by Mrs. A. M. Wahto.
 Audience applause decided the winners. First prize went to Flo Cabucco and his quartet. second prize to Mrs. A. M. Wahto, and third prize to H. c. Jones.
 The winners literally received armloads of awards donated by the following business firms: Peli- can Cold Storage Co, Paddock's Ice Cream Parlor, Miller's Little Store, Whiz Fish Products Co.,, sebastian-S Stuart Co.,, Booth Fish ieries, the Lisianski Bar, the Peli- can Bar and Grill, the Pelican Lumber Mill, K Raatikainen, the
 Club Cafe, and the Pelican Thea tre.
 The Glee Club wishes to thank all those who helped make the first Amaeur night such a sue cess, and it is hoped that another show can be put on later in the winter
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06
DONALD MCKENZIE
 BE HAMMERED
 10 pkA AT MANILI

Doug McKenzle, District Traffic Manager for Pan American Airways at Juneau, is heing transferred to Manila next week where he will succeed John Oppenheimer, form erly DTM at the Juneau office.
 Mckenzie has been with Pan American in the north for seven years, and will be taking 6 step upward when he undertakes the traffic management at Manila, which is the second line station in the Pacific. next to Honolulu.
 Postwar organization of the Manila station is still underway and Oppenheimer's full time will be required as a special represen- tative for PAA there.
 Although the city is largely de- stroyed company living quarters are provided, and Mckenzie is look ing forward to the new experience at the same time regretting his de- parture from Juneau. He Will ny to Manila after a two weeks brief ing period at San Francisco.
 Mckenzie was with PAA at Whitehorse during the war when the company operated under a Navy contract He also spent six months as District Traffic Man ager in Fairbanks, and has held that position in Juneau for year and half
 The new traffic manager here will be B. F Dunn, now with PAA at Fairbanks, who will take over the Juneau office in approximately two months. In the interim, w. C. Ellis of the Juneau office will serve as acting traffic manager.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06
Gift Silver Tea On Nov. 20, Sponsored
 By Woman 5 Club

A Christmas gift-silver tea will be held Thursday afternoon Novem- Der 20 at the home of Mrs. Elton Fngstrom, it was decided at the Juneau Woman's club meeting yes terday in the Alaska Electric Light penthouse. The proceeds will be used to provide holiday gifts for the patients of St. Anns and the Government Hospital Mrs. E. V. Carlson is chairman of the affair
 Mrs. Earl McGinty was appointed club representative to the Health Council In the absence of Mrs. Forest Ayers who was called south Saturday by the sudden death of her father. Mrs. Willard Jones will fill in as recording. secretary Mrs. Wlfred Johnson was unanimously elected corresponding secretary.
 Mrs. Ernest Gruening told Of a worth while discussion on the Unit ed Nations last month The next meeting will be held November 10 with the Womans club, AWVS and BPW participating; also others in tsrested are invited to attend the meeting to be held at the Cover nors House Mrs. Gruening also asked that the club consider donat- ing small monthly amount to health council expenses such as medicine and janitor care.
 Small toys, magazines, records and used clothing are collected and sent every week to the hospitals on Japonski and Alice Islands, Mrs. Burrus Smith and Mrs. D. w. Her ron, Alaska Crippled Childlen's Association representatives eX- plained. The club voted to buy 8 magazine for the Sitlza patients and to contribute SIC.
 After Mrs. Don Foster, Girl Scout leader for Troop 1, reported the girls had nc flag, stand, or staff, Mrs. Gruening was asked to make arrangements to secure this patrio- tic paraphernalia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06

ka, Les Florence, The Rev. Collins and Ernestine Zollman.
 From Juneau to Hood Bay, A. E. Owens; to Hoonah, Erma Mayeda to Tenakee, Jack Bell and Sarah Jackson; to Pelican, Mrs. T. Nc Grail; to Haines, Tom Dyer; to Skagway, John Gibson, F. Caldwell and B. Caldwell.
 Flying to Tulsequah were J. Fal- inski, John Keller, L. F. Valpy, E Bursh, K. T. Owen, J. L. Valliere T. Meade, E. Ballinger, M. Mcclure A. J. Frazier, H. Anderson, w Wander, R. )Newrnier, J. Fedoruck Mrs. Bay, J. Dean, W. Wilson, F Benstema, G. Dwyer, Fred Kohl stad, O. Wettzel, John Keller, Bert Woods and J. Dorrenbach.
 Inbound passengers to Juneau from Ketchikan were MT. and Mrs N. F. Labracque; from Sitka, Mrs Bess Winn and Irving Neushin; and from Haines, Oscar Carlson.
 Coming hack down to Juneau from Tulsequah were o. Hassin, A Grant, E. Ryan R. Randall, G Keller and G. Blondell.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06
C0ASTAL AIRLlNES ShIpSCARRY DON
 "WEDNESDAY TRIPS

Alaska Coastal Airlines reported eight flights from Juneau to Tul- sequah, carrying miners and freight supplies Other planes out of Ju- neau called at Sitka, Hoonah, Ten akee, Pelican, Fish Bay, Hood Bay, Hidden Falls. Petersburg, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Haines and Skagway.
 Passengers to Petersburg were O. F. Benecke and c. J. Bassler: to Wrangell L. V. Chisholm; to Hidden Falls, w. Rutherford; to Ketchikan, Kenneth Drahos; to Sit
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06
WANT ADS
MURPHY & MURPHY

TRANSFER Business. SERVICE STATION, store bldg,
 plumbing rep. shop. SEVERAL good homes on Glacier
 Highway; Peterson and Tuttorm-
 son, 105s mi. Bednar, Auke
 Bay, etc.
 DECKER Bldg, apts, and commer- cial rents.
 3-BEDROOM home, large base ment, garage, 2 baths, cleo. kit
 chen. furn., etc. DUPLEX, nice location, fully fur nished, oil heat, priced to sell ALBATROSS, 30 it. 1cng, fully
 equipped for fishing, $3,750. PARTIALLY completed rooms
 and bath, Douglas, SACRIFICE
 for immediate sale. ' ROOM house, Douglas furnished. ONE tube Console Radio, one
 table model radio - priced for
 immediate sale.
 BEAUTIFUL SUMMER cabin, Point
 Louisa, fully furnished, large
 sleeping quarters, unsurpassed
 view. Priced for immediate sale. COMPLETE modern home, 18th
 St. with rental addition. Can be
 seen by appointment only. 1 BEDROOM house, Star Hill
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06
NOTICE

After November 10, no telephone rentals for the month of November rentals for the month of October will be accepted at a discount. All remittances must bear postmark of not later than discount day. Please be prompt. Please add 1eo sales tax.
 JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS
 TELEPHONE co. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06
WOMEN OF MOOSE
 WILL MEET TONIGHT

The Women of the Moose will held a regular business meeting this evening at o'clock in the Moose hall and all members are urged to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06
vFW MEETS FRIDAY

Taku Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will hold its regular meet ing tomorrow night at 8 o'clock Ill the Jeep Club. All members are requested to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06
FOR SALE
GOOD BUYS IN NEW SAW MILL EQUIPMENT


 NEW Corinth Sawmills, Head Block Openings 39 in. to AS in. Easy to set up-simple to operate-low production cost. Prompt delivery from our warehouse. Prices range from s115O to $35O0 fob. Portland, Oregon.
 NEW all-steel Edgers. Sizes 4 x. 34 and 60, priced from $500 to $500
 UNION Malleable Conveyor Chain No. 60-74-78-8 8-82-1l0-13o Attach ment Inks to match. New stand ard chain sprockets, all sizes and diameters. Immediate delivery. NEW Atkins and Simons circular inserted tooth head saws 60 in. diameter to 36 fin. diameter in standard gauge 6 X and 2 KS. NEW Edger Saws. Atkins and Si- mons tooth in g X 10 gauge standard tooth pattern and bits sizes Is in-13 in.-20 in.-22 in. NEW Swage Tooth Saws from 36 in. diameter 70 l2 in diameter All gauges and standard tooth patterns including trimmer saws -cut-of saws-cordwood saws and rip saws
 NEW Simons power drag saw blades in 1 and 5 gauge from 12 in. in width to Is in. in width and 10 it. to II ft. in length. All standard tocth patterns. ALUMINIUM Roofing 8, 10 and 12 it. lengths.
 ELECTRIC Motors and Equipment.
 ALASKA JUNK co. First & Taylor Sts. Portland 4, Ore
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06
ATTENTION sHRINERs

Monthly meeting at the Dugout 8 pm Friday night. Dance pro- gram for the season to be lined up.
 J. w. LEVERS, Secy.
 adv 727-t2
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06
LOST AND FOUND

LOST = Shopping bag, contains moccasin material, beads, needles and tops. Please contact the Sal
 vation Army. Pin. 254. 725-t3
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06

: that evening at their home. Mrs. Soule was assisted by Mrs. D. c. White, Mrs Joseph Paddock, Mrs. Gordon Underhill, Mrs. Don- aid Chase and Mrs. Andy Ander- son. Covers were laid for 36, and MT. Hinter was the recipient of many gifts.
 Truman Bill" Billingsley, who has resided here the past six month, has left for Los Angeles, Calf, to visit his mother.
 The Rev, and Mrs. c. Byron Personeus have returned from a six weeks trip South In Brem- erton, Wash, they visited Mrs. Personeus' father and mother, MT. and Mrs. J. E. Thomas. While there, Rev. Personeus spoke twice at his wife's home church, the Evangel Temple.
 In Seattle, they attended the i opening day of the Northwest Bible Institute. On the return trip they visited friends in Klawock, Craig and Sitka.
 Complimenting her husband on his birthday, October 23, Mrs. Fred Grant entertained at a dinner par ty that evening. Guests were AL yah zuver and MT. and Mrs. A. M Wahto and children.
 After a months visit here, AL yah Zuver, father of Mrs. Fred Grant, left by plane for his home in Benton, Wash.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Matson came in on their boat, the Joy w, and spent a day here before going to their home in Gustavus.
 Elmer Mork has returned from Hoonah where he was employed by Clarence Moy the past summer,
 Arne Boe, engineer for the Peli- can Cold Storage Co.,, is visiting relatives in Tacoma, Wash, and plans to return after the first of next year. This is Arne's first trip Outside in five years.
 Henry Roden of Juneau spent a day here on business.
 Fred Wetcne, owner of the boat Dixie, is making a business trip to Ketchikan and Seattle. While he is south, he will also visit rela- tives and friends in Washington and Oregon.
 After working at the Whiz Fish Products Cannery during the fall season, Mrs. Abel Anderson and Mrs. Jennie Solberg have returned to their home on Gastineau Chan nel.
 Earl Cleveland, president of the First National Bank of Juneau, was taken to Elfin Cove by Jack R5nring on his boat Agnes R, af- ter having spent a week in Pelican.
 Dick Kendall is spending some time in Elfin Cove. where he is having repair work done on his troller.
 Mrs. Joseph Paddock has been appointed chairman for Pelican City for the Alaska Crippled Chil- drens Association. Contribution cans have been placed at the var ious business houses in town. All ccntri eutions are used for the Alaska Orthopedic Hospital, which is located on Japonski Island at Sitka.
 Mrs. Jeff Blanding has left for a trip which will take her to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where she will visit her mother and sister, and to Harrisburg, Pa, where she will visit MT Blanding's sister.
 Mrs. Banding plans to spend the approaching holiday season with relatives at Catalina Island and San Francisco, and will be gone from Pelican for two months
 Mrs. Jack Roaming made a trip into Juneau on the Nuisance III and spent several days there.
 Ernest Swanson on his boat El- fin II, called here on Oct. 29, and sold a large load of fish.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06

In honor of George Hintner, who observed his 18th birthday on Oct. 31, MT. and Mrs. M w. Soule were
 hosts at a surprice dinner party
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06

several parties over the past week end.
 On Friday afternoon, MT. A. M Wahto entertained his school children at a party. Games were enjoyed by the youngsters, and prizes were won by Alden Max, Alice Martin, Marie Mork and Joe Heusisen
 In addition to the refreshments served by MT. and Mrs. Wahto, the children had popcorn balls and taffy sent over to them by Mrs. Bellevllle at the cookhouse.
 That evening, Marie Mork en- tertained at party at the home of her sister Mrs, John Breseman for the pleasure of Marilyn Jones, Roger Christensen, Frederick Wet che Annabell Lawrence, Betty Mork, Don Mines, Margaret Edge ccmc, Alden and Arthur Max, Philip and Sammy Martin, Viv- ian and Charles Paddock, and Gec~ge and Bob Grant.
 The group played games, and Mrs. Breseman served refresh ments in keeping with the Hal lowe'en motif. After the party the group went out for trick or treat"
 On Saturday afternoon the Rev. and Mrs. c. c. Personeus gave a party at the Community Hall. There were 25 children present, and they had a great time playing games and partaking of sandwich es, gingerbread men cookies, pump kin cookies, candy, nuts and punch.
 The Pelican Progressive Club sponsored a party on Saturday evening at the Community Hall. For entertainment there was Pig-in- -the-Poke auction and danc- ing, and at the end of the eve ming a "chili feed"
 Members of the committee for the party were MT. and Mrs. w. c. McCaddon, Mrs. Andy Ander- son and Mrs. M. w. Soule.
 Mrs. Edwin c. Johnson enter tained at a party on Halloween afternoon for her son Carl, who observed his second birthday on that day. Decorations and re- Treatments were in the Halloween motif
 Guests were MT and Mrs. Jack Wolf and son Larry, Mir. and Mrs John Heusisen and son Joe, Mrs. Richard Kendall, Mrs. Jeff Blan- ming, Mrs. K Raatikainen, Mrs. Edward Waltonen, Mir Earl Cleye- land and Mrs. Keppel Hoyte.
 Dinner guests of MT. and Mrs. Helvig Christensen Halloween eve ming were MT. and Mrs. Levi Pers- son and son Sven Eric, and Martin NlelSell.
 MT and Mrs. Jack Wolf had as their guests for dinner that same evening MT and Mrs. Edwin c. Johnson and son Carl.
 Ms. George Martin and her children, Alice, Phillip and Sammy have returned to their home in Eccnah after spending the summer months in Pelican.
 In honor of George Hintner, who observed his 18th birthday on Oct. 31, MT. and Mrs. M. w. Soule were hosts at surprice dinner party
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06

About 61 million cords of wood are used annually for fuel in the United States
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06

Ms. George Martin and her children, Alice, Phillip and Sammy have returned to their home in Eocnah after spending the summer months in Pelican.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06

FOR SALE-Coastal cargo vessel. Powered by 400 hp. Atlas diesel
 1C3 it. 21 ft.-10 in. g it. Built in 1922 of heavy construction. Surveyed this year by ABS. Ex- cellent condition. Write. Coastal Transport Corp. 510 Blumont St. Laguna Beach, Calf. 724-t6
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06

TROLLING BOAT Pirate. Good condition, ready to fish. Owner living on boat On Masters Float,
 between Float and 5. 724-t5
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06

Halloween was the incentive for
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06
MISCELLANEOUS

OPENING NOV. 10-THE PANTRY Delcatessen-Food Exchange
 Ph. 108 or 892-BuS Depot
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06

GUARANTEED Realistic Perman- ent, s7.50. Paper Curls, s1 up, Lola's Beauty Shop. Phone POI 315 Decker Way.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06

ROOMS FOX REN1. Down town location. Inquire at Darnell'S.
 657-tf.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-06
FOR RENT

TWO ROOM apartment. Inquire
 evenings, between 6 and 8 Linen
 room, Baranof Hotel. 728-t3
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-07
Soviet Scientists Turn
Quicksand Into Stone

LONDON Soviet scientists
after long research have succe-
eded in converting quicksand
into solid foundations for build
ings or preventing its formation
under existing buildings, Radio
Moscow reports.
The method consists of intro
ducing under pressure two solu-
tions - the so called ''iquid
glass; and calcium chloride -
into the sand. The first, the
radio report said, displaces
water from the sand and en-
velops the sand grains, and the
second, reacting with the liquid
glass, forms a hard compound
which solidifies the ground.
Within ten days the quicksand
| is converted into artificial sand
stone hardly distinguishable
from the natural variety.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-07
Playful Ghost Plaques
Ancient Inn

RYE, England Mine host
of the Standard Inn here is wor-
ried by potter rgeist-mischi-
evous spirit - which has been
overturning tables, scrambling
bedsheets and scattering cloth
ng after lookup tine nightly.
Experts from the Society for
Psychical Research are watch
ing the inn in the hope of wit
Messing tn e phenomena, which
superstitious folks hereabouts
ascribe to the ghost Of mayor
of Rye supposed to have been
murdered on the inn doorstep
in the 18th century.
The landlord of tn e ancient
hostelry, A. T. Eastwood, fears
that his poltergeist may decide
to open the beer taps, or even
drink some of the brew - and
beer is in short supply.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-07
Raising Chinchillas
Beats Dentistry

CHARLESTON, S. c. DIR.
John T. Green has a chinchilla
farm" in his dental office here
and says that on paper the little
animals promise more profit
than his drills and picks.
He started last April Is with
three pair They doubled by
Sept. and should double again
by Christmas.
"Since good chinchillas cos t
from $1,000 to !1,600 a pair, you
can see that my potential pro-
fits are adding up rapidly,' DR..
Green said.
He keeps the pets in a spare
room in his office suite and
feeds the babies goat milk from
a bottle.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-07
child CUSTODY
CASE in COURT
Parents OF Child Fail Re
Cancellation In An In
yoIved Court Hearing 6

When DR.. Paul L. Stuck, %
North 18th street, and his We
Doris, failed to be reconcile IN
conference together irtn,e
'abambers Of Judge Luther Emil
ton in New Hanover Slerl!o,r
court Yesterday, Judge ami
ton reluctantly made anlsslgn.
9ent of custody of the ouple S
tbrce-old daughter.
'''5 The N child was the objt of the
bsbeas corpus hearing Rught by
.be parents who are separated
h,,t m not divorced and"lshed to
settle the problem ofustody OF
+he child. Judge Hallton gave
iagal ,l5 custody to thfather but
nbysjcal custody tfthe child,s
Maternal grandmoer' IN NOT
folk, Va. oo,,, o,;o,+od
Nv the refusal t the chlld,s
9,otber Ny to live irNllmlngton or
Vortb ,zlg, Carolina, id the fathers
iscj Isck " of ability provide a mo-
theirs care for z ln1an'' nll etN,s,s II was 5
revealed in ert. DIR. Stuck s
n,other told + court she had
mo'ilel bon,iin Arkansas and
hel "a ~ 1n+ ,naige to care for the
cow :,J ~ nv ,tuck's Wilmington
cli-lu -. ora aan one month out
Of each yea
NV c+,r blamed the separa-
IVA ~ ., hehusband's moodiness,
<ion <ion's;1ue,,e we and lack of love for
Sou1- ~ 1h-ahvlaughter. She said he
iI;s I;s,,od !, out of bed last Easter.
Nlf Dr. ) SEX blamed the separa-
Nv ~ onAe interference of anoth-
e,on ~ lied woman with the
e. S affairs of the Stucks,
p1di,'1e his wife alienated the
Csfoo5ns of the child away from
a. q. 3l1er toward the other wo-
NO r<s 1who had lived with her
hnJnd and the Stucks tempo
Il ( said his wife heckled him
Il subtle manner and that if
! would treat him with just
binary politeness. she would
I've no trouble with him.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-07
HOME &c MEETING
SLATED FOR TODAY

CHARLOTTE, Nov. 6-R)-
The 30th Annual Convention of
the North Carolina Home Eco
nomics association, opening here
tomorrow with an expected 300
delegates, will have its lighter
side a textile and fashion show
ut will also discuss the hous-
ing shortage.
DR.. N. ]. Demereth of Chapel
Hill, a member of the state
planning board, will lead dis
cussion on housing at the conclud-
ing session Saturday morning.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-07
NCEA OPENS
MEETING TODAY
25th Annual Convention
Starts At Fayetteville;
1000 Expected

FAYETTEVILLE, Nov. 6-(P)
"A dinner meeting for local
presidents here tonight preceded
the opening tomorrow of the 25th
annual convention of the SOUTH
eastern district of the North Car
olina Education Association.
About 1000 teachers, princi-
pals and superintendent will at
tend the convention, which has
been divided into two general
sessions and divisional and de-
partmental meetings.
Mrs. Lucille Allen of Raleigh,
president of the classroom teach
ers will consider resolutions for
a $2,400 minimum annual salary
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-07
Trying To Shoot Cat,
He Plugs Himself

PHILADELPHIA - JosephW.I
J. O'Hara, 80, nursed his wound
ed fingers and figured it doesn't
pay to try to get even with a
cat.
An employe of a fruit store,
O'Hara was bitten by large
cat in the cellar.
He went back to the basement
with 80 caliber revolver.
But instead Of shooting the
cat, he shot himself in the left
index finger and the middle fin
ger and required hospital treat
ment.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-07
U.S.. "Tropicaf" Country,
Visiting Scot Decides

ST. LOUIS u.D - A group Of
British textile men who visited
St. Louis while on tour OF the
United States commented on the
American business mans pre-
ference for light weight cloth
ing.
"And what could be more nat
ural, with all your fine heating
systems in homes, cars and
tralns?' remarked W. Thow
Munro of Edinburgh, Scotland,
delegation chairman.
"You are, after ALL" he said,
"a tropical country - three
months of warmth outside, and
nine months inside"
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-11-07
Bees Make Whoopee
| But Little Honey

McALLER. Tex. WH-Bee keep
ers of the Lower Rio Grande
Valley in Texas are faced with
problem.
Their bees, instead of keeping
their minds on honey-making,
are slipping too frequently of fer
mented dates and raising merry
hallelujah.
The trouble starts when a bird
pecks a date, puncturing the
date ferments and the bees
knock off work for a few quick
ones.
Then they fall to the ground
in a drunken daze. Often tneJ
don't gel back to the hive a
night, but spend the night I'm
;aerneath the tree in an intoXi-
Gated orgy.