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The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-05
They only asked to come out alive

necks. He took chance. Mrs. Jacob Schmidt is now
widow. There are scores of widows and orphans
in this since Mr.. Medill took "hat chance"
Mrs. Jacob Schmidt said IT won't say
who blame but it wasn't short-fire
blast that killed Ill 1t the mine
the condition of the mine-the coal dust and gas
''The mine wasn't safe IT killed my husband and
all the others. Miners don't go on strike for fun
Our men weren't asking for money from the
operators. They asking for the right TO
out of that mine alive after each days work.
INNINGS not easy. Nine hours day in the very
best of conditions is too much In the last five years
since my husband has been working that long his
hair turned white. He looked like of seventy.
I'VE mining people human. We want other
people to know how feel and help do
something about IL
Mrs. Schmidts son said, EFF this disaster viii
show people all the country what miners have to
pat UP with then Will feel nay father didn't die,
IN vain"
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-05

for his careful inspection reports
was that those reports were toe
long.
Those damn Hunks at the
mine wouldn't know the con-
dition of this mine if you didn't
call their attention TO IT," Me-
dill said 10 Seaman. according
to the latter's statement TO the
press.
He repeated his reminder to
newsmen of press responsibilities
to the public.
IF the miner strikes" said
Scanlan. "the public wants to
hang him. The public doesn't
know the conditions our miners
are working under. The oper-
ators know that and take ad-
vantage of it to stir up public
opinion against the miners"
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-05
from page y

from page
They're saying:
This couldn't happen to Our town is small
and yet many dead"
They're shocked they can't say much or
lecture about
BUT. accusing Robert M. Medill head of the Illinois
State Department of Mines Mr. Seaman told the press
last Monday morning that Medin had shown favori-
tism to the mine operators since his appointment to
office in 1941.
ct knew Medill would be in Belleville in March
1945,' Seaman said. II went to his hotel room and
he was surrounded by Belleville coal operators
called him again and pleaded with him with tears
in my eyes. I advised him the dust in the mine was
SO dense that there several of ignition.
A blown-on cable blast down in the mine before
the left the shift could explosion that
would kill every man in the place."
Mr.. Medil replied to me-. continued Seaman.
veil just have 10 take that chance"
ROBERT NJ MethN is brave man with other mans
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-05

"Mr. Williams told her, Just
keep your shirt on
"She said she liked to never
have got rid of him on the phone
and she knew he was intoxicated
from the way. he talked.
And I do know" continued
Scanlan. that when he arrived
at the mine he was Intoxicated"
IN SHORT. rescue teams were
held up while the Intoxicated"
Williams sent Mrs. Seaman on
time wasting trips back and forth
to the mine. sax
How many miners struggled
against suffocation and monoxide
poisoning to write last words to
their wives and families while
Mrs. Scanlan was being told by
mine rescue Superior Williams
'"To just keep her shirt on?"
From March, 1945, up through
the time of the disaster Mr.. Scan
Ian had been submitting inspec-
ton reports to Robert M. Medill,
resigned head of the State De
partment of Mines, and to Mr.
Young, owner of the Centralia
Coal Company, to clean up the in
flammable coal dust in No. 5
mine. At one time he said, 81
pleaded with Medill with tears
in my eyes,"
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-05
Does it take disaster
to smash race barriers?
BY JOYCE POTTER

CENTRALIA, ILL.,, Reverend A. Mckee the office
of O. w. Wright, the of Centraa
Negro minister, tall Slight ie-spoken proud.
He's in he and aren't
good they money
had clutched in his hand.
He bringing that from his church, Mace
Baptist membership fifty people including
children, mayors family
miners.
IT'S twenty dollars" he just TO be
nay eyes aren't foolin' md my
I'd like 10 IT,"
few bills wrapped collection of ncles
dimes twenty dollars exactly
he old certain his change
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-05

In a press interview, he gave
a detailed story of time lost in
boondoggling and Jealous bicker-
ing between inspectors and other
political appointees even after the
explosion occurred and the lives
of the men in the pit depended on
cooperation and quick action. This
is the story Seaman told.
"'I WAS notified of the explo-
sion about $50 p. m. on Tuesday
and I arrived at the mine about
4.40 from Venedy, Illinois, where
I was on an inspection job.' 'r
"On making a trip back TO
the mine office at 5:l0 Tuesday
evening my wife had just called
the desk and was on the phone.
She said William Williams. mine
rescue superior at Springfield.
had called her and wanted TO
know how bad the explosion
was.
81 told her to call him back and
say the explosion had struck the
entire mine and that l would need
every state rescue team rushed
to the mine Immediately. When
she called him he told her to go
over to the mine and see for sure
if I needed that much help and
then he would release the teams.
my WIFE said, DO you mean
to tell me you haven't started
those teams toward the mine?'
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-05
Moves to isnpeoch Green for
foiluFe to save miners lives

impeachment of Governor Green suggested
Representative Carl II. Preihs of Pana
Preihs said he would for Green's impeachment
a result Governors in
plea the Centralia mine a
His tGreen's) refusal and neglect save
lives Of 100 coal miners dastardly
committed by official
Preihs declared.
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-05

much but wanted TO ex-
press his pride in the hui
mainly of his people. ex-
ciuded from working the
mines around Centxalia.
but understanding never
theless the esse entail
brotherhood binding all
working people.
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-05
Pin mine blast
quilt on Gov. Green

CENTRALIA Ill, Drisco A. Seaman, mine inspector,
this week pinned responsibility for the Centrala disaster
on Robert Medi head of the Illinois State Department
of Mines and Minerals appointee of Gov Dwight Green
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-05

my WIFE said, DO you mean
to tell me you haven't started
those teams toward the mine?'
Nogales international., 1947-02-28

Everyone in NOgales appreciates
TOM STEVENS. Our store is stocked
with the merchandise that is reason
ably priced. One trial will convince
you. We have a nice stock of the
things you need drop in at your
convenience.
Nogales international., 1947-02-28
Engagement OF
Shirley Schrader
Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. C1ell Schrader an
nounce the engagement of their
charming daughter Miss Shirley
Luisa Schrader to Mr.. Hubert Frank
lin Laugharn, Jr., son of Judge and
Mrs. Hubert Franklin Laugharn of
Los Angeles. The wedding date has
been set for April 10Th, at II o'clock
in the morning, at Sacred Heart
Church and will be formal.
Miss Schrader is granddaughter
of Mrs, Luisa Mascarenas Fleischer
and the late Lewis B. F'1eischer,
members of highly respected pioneer
families of Sonora and Arizona. She
was born here and attended grade
school, and was graduated from
Marymount high school and Junior
College at Los Angeles and was at
tending the University of Southern
California in Los Angeles where she
was affiliated with Delta Gamma
sorority prior to her return home in
December.
Mr.. Laugharn was graduated from
Black Fox Military Academy and
attended the University of Southern
California for one year, where he
was affiliated with Kappa Sigma
fraternity. He served three years
as a lieutenant in the A.T.C. Fol-
lowing his discharge from the army
he resumed his studies at the Uni
versity of Southern California and
will graduate in June.
Miss Schrader, accompanied by
her mother and aunt, Miss Irma
Nogales international., 1947-02-28
Farewell Party
For Mrs.
Murchison, Jr.

Mrs. H. r. Chatham entertained
Wednesday afternoon at her home
on West street with dessert bridge
party as a farewell courtesy to Mrs.
j. B. Murchison, Jr., who, with Mr..
Murchison, is leaving soon to make
their home at Sasabe.
Mrs. Murchison was presented
with guest prize and prizes for
bridge were won by Mrs. Walter
Freeman and Mrs. John Zuck.
Guests were Mesdames Clarence
Best, Gordon Farley, H. K. Street,
Leon Hattenbach, Craig Pottinger,
Walter Freeman, John Zuck and the
guest of honor and hostess.
***m***@*
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Good
friend (Clarice Chernin) of Kansas
City are expected to arrive in Tue
son within the next few days to
make their home.
***####**
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Silverman
(Ruth Chernin) were visitors in No
gales Sunday from Tucson.
Nogales international., 1947-02-28

the color scheme and carried out in
the decorations and refreshments. A
pinata in the shape of star fur
nished the excitement for the group.
Helping Sheila celebrate were
Dora Atwood, Silvia Rochin, Beatriz
Tena, Linda Capin, Yolanda Garcia,
Lois Capin, Helen and Georgia Fri
cas-, Clare Duncan, Diana Capin,
Virginia Ann Lowe, Rosemary Mum
guia, Diana Lowe, Noreen Arnold,
Debbie Capin, Karen Iolgerson,
John Elias, Jr., Arlene Ericsson of
Los Angeles, Mrs. George Lowe,
Mrs. Albert Munguia and F.. U.
Allen.
Mrs. F. U. Allen, Mrs. N. D. Pom
eroy and Mrs. Agnes Hamlin assisted
Mrs. Dorothy in serving
Nogales international., 1947-02-28
Buffet Supper
In Honor Of
FiUe Visitors

Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Arnold enter
tained Sunday evening at their home
on Potrero avenue with a buffet
dinner honoring Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Pasentino and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ted Pace of Kansas City, and Miss
Noreen Robins of Rochester, Mimi,
cousin of Mr.. Arnold.
Pink and white sweet peas and
white candles were used to decorate
the supper table. Music and group
singing were enjoyed during the
evening. Mrs. Adolfo Dominguez
delighted the group by playing and
singing several numbers.
Those present were Miss Noreen
Robins, Miss Win Grogan, Mrs. Ha-
gen of Kansas City, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Pasentino, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ted Pace, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Weir,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Wilde, Mexican
Consul and Mrs. Adolfo Dominguez,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Nice, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. L. Miner, Jack Wood, Jerry
zenizo and Charles Smith of Bakers
vile, California.
Nogales international., 1947-02-28
Mrs. Arnold
Honors Visitor
At Luncheon

Honoring her house guest, Miss
Noreen Robins of Rochester, Mimi,
Mrs. S. M. Arnold was hostess Tues
day afternoon at a buffet luncheon
at her home on Potrero avenue
Following luncheon the afternoon
was spent at bridge and rummy.
Orchid and white daisies were
luncheon table.
Those present were Mesdames
John w. Phillips, I. H. Shannon, F.
L. Miner, j. v. Robins, Marguerite
Macdonald, Herbert Nice, Walter
Holm, Gordon Tyrrell, william Cor
coran. G. B. Wilde, Knight Wise
and the guest of honor and hostess
Nogales international., 1947-02-28

Fleischer. returned last week from
ten-day stay in Los Angeles where
several pre-nuptial showers and
parties were given in her honor. A
number of showers and parties have
also been arranged by friends here.
#**%##M##
Judge Gordon Farley will speak
at the American Association of Uni
versity Women's meeting Monday at
the home of Mrs. Charles Wise, 21O
Potrero street. Mrs. George Peter
son, legislative chairman, is in
charge of the meeting.
Nogales international., 1947-02-28
PSOClefK:8
Georgeanne Balough Becomes Bride
OF William Donaldson OF Illinois

Miss Georgeanne Balough, attrac-
tive daughter of Mrs. Mattingly
Balough, became the bride of Mr..
william Donaldson Monday after
noon at four o'clock before the altar
of st. Phillips -in-the-H Episco-
pal church in Tucson. Rev. George
Furguson performed the single ring
ceremony.
The bride wore a grey suit with
matching accessories and carried a
Nogales international., 1947-02-28

bouquet of pink sweetheart roses ant
tuberoses tied with a pink bow. He
only jewelry was string of heirloom
pearls. Miss Balough was given il
marriage by Craig Pottinger, Sr.
The brides sister, Miss Kay Ba-
lough, was maid of honor and wore
beige suit with accessories to match
and a corsage of yellow roses. Mrs
Balough wore black with a corSage
of gardenias. Gregor Balough, broth
er of the bride, acted as best man tC
the bridegroom and ushers were
John Little and Alvin Sisk.
| The bride has been very charm
ing and popular resident of Nogales
for the past four years and gradual
ed from Nogales High School. Prior
to coming here she attended school
in Kentucky, Chicago and Califor-
MIA.
The bridegroom, a son of Mrs.
William L. Donaldson of Evanston,
ILL.,, served as a major in the recent
war, is a graduate of Northwestern
University and member of Sigma Chi
social fraternity. He is now engaged
in outdoor advertising in Chicago.
The young couple left Thursday
to make their home in Evanston, a
suburb of Chicago.
Immediately following the cere-
mony reception was given by Mrs
Balough at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Courtlandt, 2115 East
River road, Tucson. Bowls of yellow
jasmine were placed throughout the
house and a three-tiered wedding
cake topped with white wedding bells
graced the center of the refreshment
table
Wedding Guests
Attending the wedding were Misses
Audley Holm, Joan Ashby, Kay Ba-
lough, Patricia Sisk, Martha Proc
ter, Frances Ellen Carroon; Nogales;
Marilyn Martin, Centerville, Iowa;
Edna Wright, Kingman, Arizona.
Mesdames E. G. Houle, Joe San
toya, Homer Welch. H. r. Sisk,
Lotta R. Tovrea, E. A. Titcomb, Mat
tingly Balough, Anna Bangs, Ralph
Wingfield, Nogales; James B. Meigs,
San Rafael Valley; Alan Wilson,
ILL.,
Messrs. and Mesdames Duane
Bird, Mike Levy, John Little, Craig
Pottinger, Robert Marcus, E. F.
Sauer, Nogales; Elmer Cortlandt,
Tucson.
Messrs. Peter and Alan Houle,
Craig and Earl Pottinger, Alvin
Sisk, Charles S. Smith, Jr., Gregor
Balough, James Macris, John Peter
son, Joe Anderson, Gilbert Soto,
Perry Burnand, Nogales.
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Nogales international., 1947-02-28
SheiIa Dorothy
Celebrates
Ninth Birthday

Sheila Dorothy was honored on
the occasion of her ninth birthday
anniversary Sunday afternoon with
a party given by her mother Mrs.
Gwendolyn Dorothy, at her home on
Smelter street.
Blue, pink and white was used as
Nogales international., 1947-02-28
Nogales Girl
Leaving
For Ouerseas

Miss Mary Kay Titcomb, daughter
of Mrs. Dorothy Titcomb, who is to
be married in Paris to 1t. Gilbert
Proctor, Jr., will leave by plane from
Tucson Sunday evening for Boston.
From there she will go to New York
CTurn to Page Slx)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-09
TALK ABOUT LADY" BRINGS GIRLS, FUN MUSIC 10 CAPITOL

In the gay comedy drama of small town girl who inherits two million dollars, a New York night club, and Stan Kenton and his band to play for her, from a man she scarcely knows, Jinx Falken- burg has her best screen role to date
 This is what all advance re-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-09

ports have, been claiming ever since Columbia Pictures went into pro- duction on Talk About a Lady which features JinX. along with Forrest Tucker, Joe Besser and Stan Kenton and His Orchestra, and which will debut at the Cap itol Theatre tonight.
 JinX and the others have real opportunity to prove their abil lty in this new musical comedy
 Based on a story starting with night life in New York, scene shifting to a little home town then back and forth, there is a most ingenious plot.
 The musical sequences are fitted in smoothly with the rest of the action to keep audience interest at a peak all of the time.
 The short feature is the hotel industry and the opportunity for GIs to become interested in it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-09
WORLD SERVICE
 CIRCLE MEETING
 FRI. AFTERNOON

The World Service Circle will hold their regular monthly meet ing Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Northern Light Presbyter ian Church parlors.
 Mrs. Carl Weidman and Mrs Clifford Swap will te the hostess. es, and Mrs. Burrass Smith will lead the devotions. During the program hour a round-table dis cussion on the subject Mission Roundup" will be led by sev- eral Circle members.
 Mrs. Ernest Gruening will sing, accompanied by Mrs. Carol Beery Davis. All members and friends are invited to attend
 
 LUGGERS
 ATTENTION LOGGERS with logs for sale. Contact Juneau Lumber Mills. Will buy from 100000 1t to 10000 ,O00 feet. For further particulars see Juneau Lur1ber Mills 433-tf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-09
LUGGERS
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management District Land Office
 Anchorage, Alaska
February 20. 1947. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

FeDTudTy zU, lJ4f
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that Carl Olson has made application for pat ent to his homesite, Anchorage Serial 011282, under the act of May 26, 1894 (48 Stat. 809) for a tract of land described as North Lot "A" Plat of U. s. Survey No. 2516, of the Pearl Harbor Group of HomeSites, on north shore of Pearl Harbor adjoin- ing HE. s. 167, containing 487 acres, latitude 58 28, 12" N longitude 134o 48' w. and it is now in the files of the District Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claims in the local land office, Anchorage, Alaska, within the period of publica- tion or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the statutes.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Acting Manager. First publication, March 12, 1947. Last publication, May 2, 1947.
Evening star., 1947-04-13

from the Red Cross that nothin,
more be sent now. Army, Red Cross
and Salvation Army units were still
serving food.
The community center. which
Is serving as relief headquarters. was
crowded even more than usual to-
day as victims filed in to seek q
change of clothing. Until the rain
made 1t necessary, most of the VIC
tins preferred not to ask for help
Rains Force Evacuation Of Town.
Shattered windows were boarded
Up, and rain leaked through the
roofs on to merchandise, but pro-
prietors hung out open for busi-
ness signs. Two cafes re-opened for
business and were jammed.
Residents Of Higgins, Tex, began
to evacuate their town as snow,
gusty winds and heavy rains made
the few remaining buildings unin-
habitable.
Earlier In the day they had re-
fused to leave but after Mayor War
rem Jenkins issued proclamation
asking that the town be evacuated
the inhabitants began moving tc
Canadian, Tex, for shelter.
Relief supplies already have been
moved from Higgins to Canadian.
Evening star., 1947-04-13
I0rren Street House
DAMAGED by Small Fire

Fire of undetermined origin swept
through the first floor OF house at
1921 Orren street NE, early yester-
day causing considerable damage to
clothing and furniture. No one was
| injured.
The fire was discovered by Miss
Charlotte Javorskt. secretary at
the international Union of Operat-
ing Engineers, who occupies the first
floor with Miss Katherine Vlad, a
secretary at the law firm of Cola
day, Colladay & wallace, and Miss
Marguerite Duff, a secretary at the
Indian Embassy.
The three women, as well as Mrs
Mary Rasmussen, owner Of the
house, who lives on the second
floor, escaped through the back
door.
Evening star., 1947-04-13
| Porent-T eucher
| Activities

Board Of managers Of the District
of Columbia Congress will meet 8,
10 am. Tuesday, at the Adams
School, Nineteenth and California
streets NV.
School associations meeting this
week:
!. Barnard - Tuesday. 8 pm. DR..
Walter E. Hager. president, Wilson
Teachers College will speak on
Helping Parents to Understand
Changing Educational Methods and
Curriculum" Social.
William Powell Elementary
Tuesday, 3 pm. Fathers night. /"
Fathers viii present hobbies.
Randle Highlands Tuesday, 8
pm. Open house, 1903 pm. Mrs.
Sarah Davies, Hayes School, will
speak on Teaching the Royal Chill
dren OF SIAM" Barber Shop quar-
tette. The Fedora Four. win en-
Evening star., 1947-04-13

Mrs. Ault, mrs. Auit.
leader in the Eistophos Science
Club, the goth Century Club, the
Chevy Chase Women's Club and the
Presbyterian Church at Chevy
Chase Circle, is the widow of the
late James Percy Ault, distinguished
scientist and commander of the
Carnegie on many of its interna-
tional scientific cruises.
She is an inspiring example OF
a courageous woman who has risen
above personal sorrows in the un-
selfish, humanitarian service she
has given so. freely.
Born and reared In Clifton, Kans.,
and scholarship student at Baker
University, her love of the out-of-
doors, Of scientific inquiry and of
flowers has colored many OF her
activities.
During the war years Mrs. Ault
was chairman of the flower and
garden section of the Potomac Red
Gross Camp and Hospital Chapter
for the District of Columbia, and
six surrounding chapters. This
service included flower arrange
ments for such medical centers as
Walter Reed, the Naval Hospital at
Bethesda, st. Elizabeth's and Fort
Belvoir.
Now she Is chairman of the en-
terprising and enthusiastic garden
section of the goth Century Club,
which was founded by Mrs. Benja-
min E. Smith, one of Washington's S
garden experts.
This section is a closely knit work.
ing group whose efforts are reflected
in flower arrangements, plant and
dish gardens and terrarillms to
Evening star., 1947-04-13
Mrs. Aulfs Interest in Flowers
Stems From Science Career

cheer snut-ins. 1t meets the second
Friday of every month from October
through April. and Is registered rs
participating In the flower show
which is to be held for patients and
the general public at Walter Reed
Hospital April 23 and a. Mrs. Ell
Swavely Is Mrs. Ault's vice chairman
of this section. Other talented mem
bers are Mrs. Lawrence Martin, Mrs.
A. Owen Seaman, Mrs. Charles II.
Squire, Mrs. H. E. Burton and Mrs.
Lester Woolsey.
Mrs. Ault is distinguished also for
the scientific papers she has deliv-
cred before the Eistophos Club, and
her labor Of love In its behalf as
historian from 1927 to the present.
She is the author OF Floral EN-
blems of the States and the Reasons
why They Chose Them, Music and
Nature. or the Physics of the Air"
and Reactions in Stratosphere. :"
The Eistophos Club, whose name
means looking toward the light, !"
started during the Civil War era as
mems social group under Gen.
Horatio King. It's early roster OF
membership included such distin-
guished names as Gen. Ulysses s.
Grant, Gen. Sherman, Prof. New
comb, Joseph Henry, Maj. Powell,
the geologist, and Gen. Lew wallace,
author of Ben Hur." Subsequently
women of outstanding achievement
were admitted to membership.
A student of music in addition to
her scientific interests, Mrs. Ault Is
a member OF the choral group Of the
Chevy Chase Women's Club. She
also has served as It's treasurer.
Mrs. Ault has two daughters and
is five times grandmother. Her
older daughter Evelyn Is the wife
of the Rev. Ben Tinsley of Charles
ton. w. Va, and the mother of two,
sons and one daughter. Marjori, the
younger daughter, who is Mrs. A. v.
Donally. with her husband and two
sons, makes her home with Mrs. Ault.