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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-08-21

Mrs. Alta Palmer Smith, wife of
Otha Smith, Sharpsburg, died at the
Washington County Hospital on
August IA, after an illness of one
month, aged "a.
Born and reared at Myersville, she
was the daughter of Charles and
Amanda Palmer, and resident of
Tilghmanton until moving to
Sharpsburg Is months ago. She
was a member of the Seventh Day
Adventist church. Surviving, be-
sides her husband, are: One sister,
Mrs. Mabel Guessford, Hagerstown;
and brother, Wilbur Palmer, Fred
erick.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-08-21

Mrs. Minerva Zimmerman, widow
of James Zimmerman, died on
August 16, in the Gateway Nursing
Home, aged 70.
Born near Greencastle, she was
the daughter of Samuel and Eliza
(Finafrock) Deal. She had resided
in Waynesboro for about 20 years
where she was a member of St.
PauIs Reformed Church, but had
been living in Greencastle for the
last 18 months.
Surviving are: One brother, Sam
ul A. Deal, Smithsburg, Route two;
sisters, Mrs. Samuel Sprenkle, Rou-
zerville; Mrs. Milton Ferguson,
Waynesboro, Route four; Mrs.
Jacob Fleagle, Smithsburg, Route
two; stepson, Harry, Hagerstown;
and fosterson, George Mexican
Washington, D. c.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-08-21

Okinawa, where 35 vessels were
sunk and 40 others seriously dam
aged, largely by Kamikaze attacks,
was the most costly operation to the
u. S. Navy in World War II. But the
fleet withstood and broke the full
strength of the japanese Empires
air forces.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-08-21
Talphred ]. Mcdowell, sos North

Talphred J. Mcdowell, 500 North
Mulberry street, died in drowning
accident on August Is, aged %.
He was a member of the ST. Mary
Catholic Church and is survived by
his mother Mrs. Rae Troye, and step
father, Charles E. Troye, of the same
address.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-13

c1TEGMAN WANTED-ONE WITH EX-
nsrience in selling advertising, willing
n leave May l. for upper part of
Name and work down the Inland
wsterway to Wilmington, using own
. aad cslling on each and every
oor'. dock or tie-up along the route.
cood commission and steady work
fo~ one who meets the requirements.
call at Marina Publishing House, POI
rhes.aut street, Thursday or Monday
~ courteous interview.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-13
Wanted, Male

e FAB EAST, YOUNG MANA NUM-
eo of the famous battle-tested divi-
Tvs on duty in Japan and Korea are
sow accepting the enlistments of hand
nicked. keen young men for service in
Htbo Far East. Among these great fight
,ne divisions are such noted units as
the First Cavalry Division, now mech
opized in Japan; the 9th Infantry Divi-
eion. on duty in Korea; the 7th In
sartrv Division, now in Korea; the
snb Infantry Division, known as the
Victory Division" serving in Japan;
.rd the 25th Infantry, or "Tropic
Tf9htning Division also stationed in
Lsnan. A 3-year enlistment for duty
" The Orient will enable you to choose
nns of these famous d~ivisions-and
t,ou can be. a part of it, following
?~,ifial training in the United States.
20 per cent increase in pay for over
saae service, plus many additional ad-
1'antaees, makes this a fine chance for
tbo Young man who wants to see dis
tor+ lands and fill an impt RANT post
10 the peacetime Army. Ask for de-
tn;is at U. S. Army Recruiting Station,
, 0. Building, Wilmington, N. c.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-13
136-Poultry & Supplies
CHICKS e q n

N1IIO1A0 z. .. D.
Pay Postman F. O.. B. Hatcheries
ASSORTED, Consists of: Anconas. Buff
or White, Brown Leghorns, Large
type Buff, White or Black Minorcas.
Barred Rocks and Reds, etc. Price
81. 95 per 100.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-13

Attractive
Homes For Sale
FOREST HILLS: Beautiful tile
stucco home on Colonial
Drive. Excellent condition.
large desirable lot automa-
tic heat, very attractive
home.
1919 MARKET STREET.:
Very attractive home in one
of the best residential Sec
tons of the city. Recently
painted inside and out. Au-
tomato heat. Very desir-
able
1912 ANN STREET.: Six room
bungalow, breakfast nook,
attic space, excellent neigh
borhood.
FLORAL AVENUE, GARDEN
CITY: Five room brick We
neer bungalow in good shade.
Priced at S., 5000
2112 BRANDON ROAD, PRIN-
CESS PLACE. Very attract
i've six room bungalow in
excellent condition. Recently
painted inside and out.
Easily financed. Early pos
session.
1413 so. FOURTH STREET:
Nice seven room bungalow in
good condition. This is a
real home and a good buy.
AIT so. FRONT ST.: Eight
rooms and two baths. Elk
cellent location.
1914 DOCK STREET: FINE
room bungalow close to
schools, churches and bus
lines.
III NO. FOURTH STREET.
WINTER PARK: Nice six
room bungalow on a large
lot. Immediate possession.
CORNER THIRD STREET &
Wrightsville Turnpike, Win
ter Park; Six room home
in good condition. Excel
lent location. Outside to be
painted this week.
FOR DETAILS AND AP-
POINTMENT CALL:
WATTERS-SNIPE
Realty Company, Inc
212-214 Princess St. Dial 2-119:
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-13
162-Travel Opportunities

FOR QUICK RESERVATION AND TIC.
ket service on National AirIines and
all world air and steamship lines, see
or call US. We help plan vacations any
where, everywhere. Wilmington Travel
Agency, 1913 Princess street, Phone
2-1037; night phone 2-1449.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-13

,TAKE UP TO $4,000 WEEKLY SELL
ine framed Photographic hand colored
svIe engagements made from any good
snapshot or negative. Every home a
R]rosp ac, sn wp1te 1914 5or 1 aasgan s affet.
New York 7, N. Y.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-13
180-Legal

ISU-Legdl
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE
Under and by virtue CT the power
and authority duly given by a 3uds-
ment of the Superior Court of New
Hanover county in that proceeding
therein pending entitled City of Will
mington, North Carolina, New Hanover
County and c. +. Morse. City-County
Tax Collector VS.. John W. NJ. Ahrens
(sole heir at Law of c. M. R. Ahrens)
signed Commissioner will on Monday.
April 81, ls47. at II o'clock noon at
the Courthouse door Of New Hanover
county, offer for sale and sell at public
auction to the last and highest bidder
for cash subject to confirmation by the
Court. the following described property
lying and being in the City Of Wllrting-
ton, N. c.:
LIST TRACT: BEGINNING at a point
at the southwest corner of Fifth and
Nixon streets where the southern line
of Nixon street intersects the western
line of Fifth street; runs thence south
wardly along the western line of Fifth
street 90 feet; thence westwardly and
parallel with Nixon street $50 feet:
thence northwardly and parallel with
Fifth street 80 feet to the southern
Lille VI INlAOI otlScli tleiSc SdSIWdlulS
along the southern line of Nixcn street
$50 feet to he point of beginning; the
same being parts of Lots l and 2 in
Block 1923 according to the official plan
of the City OF Wilmington.
End TRACT: BEGINNING at a point
at the northeast corner of Fourth and
Swami streets where the eastern line OF
Fourth street intersects the northern
line Of Swan street; uns hence north
wardly along the eastern line of Fourth
street Sc feet; thence eastwardly ard
parallel with Swami street $50 feet:
theme southwardly and parallel with
Fourth street sc feet to the northern
line of Swami street; thence westward.
ly along the northern line of Swami
street $50 feet to the point of beginning;
the same being part of Lot S in Block
1913 according to the official plan of the
City of Wilmington.
The successful bidder will be required
to deposit 1910 OF his bid with the
Commissioner.
Dated and posted this the 21st day
Of March, 1947.
CLAYTON @. HOLMES.
Commissioner.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-13
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
By virtue Of the power and authority
contained in a decree of sale in a GER
tain action pending in the Superior
Court of New Hanover county. wherein
the City of Wilmington, ct al are plain
tiffs, and Kirby C. Sudbury, Charity
Sudbury, Hattie Evans Deal, ct al. are
defendants, the undersigned Commission
er will, on Monday, April %. 1947, at
IL o'clock noon, at the courthouse door
of New Hanover county, sell at public
auction, for cash, to the highest bidder.
all that certain lot or parcel of land sit
uate, lying and being in the City of
Wilmington, County of New Hanover,
and State of North Carolina. more par
ticularly described as follows, to-wit:
BEGINNING at a point in the eastern
line of Sixth street, 1872 feet northward-
ly from its intersection with the north
ern line of Chestnut street, and running
thence northwardly along the eastern
line of Sixth street, 80 feet, thence east
wardly, parallel with Chestnut street, l65
feet, thence southwardly parallel with
Sixth street, SO feet, thence westwardly
parallel with Chestnut street - feet
to the point of beginning, the same be-
ing a part of Lot a, in Block 1876, accord
ing to the official plan of the City Of
wilmington. N. c, and icing the same
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-13
COMMISSIONERS SALE
AE REAL ESTATE

Under n by virtue of the power
and authority duly given by a judgment
Of the Superior Court of New Hanover
county in that proceeding therein pend
ing entitled New Hanover County and
C. R. Morse, City-County Tax Collector
VS.. Cooper Person, Jr.. trustee for Jen-
ME T. Person." the undersigned Com
1s47, at u O'Clock noon at the Court
house door of New Hanover county.
offer for sale and sell at public sale
to the last and highest bidder for cash
subject to confirmation by the Court,
the following described property lying
and being in Federal Point Township.
New Hanover county, North Carolina:
to the official plan of Carolina Beach;
Lot 2 in Block SO according to the Of
fetal plan of Carolina Beach,: Lot q
in Block 40 according to the official
plan of Carolina Beach; Lots 6, Is, IA,
Is; 16, II, 18, 10, 20, and 81 in Block
SO according to the official plan Of
Carolina Beach: Lots 8, 4, 5, 6, z, 8. 8,
10, II, IL and 10 in Block 54 according
to the official plan of Carolina Beach.
Lots /, 2. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and II
in Block SIS according to the official
plan of Carolina Beach; Lot S in Block
Sc according to the official plan OF
Carolina Beach; Lots !, 2, 3, q. 5, Q, z,
8, 9, 10 and II in Block 81 according
to the official plan of Carolina Beach,
Lots 3, 4, IL, 10 and IA in Block lat
according to the official plan of Caro-
lima Beach; Lots /, 2, 3, 4, S, 6 and
in Block 143 according to the official
plan of Carolina Beach; Lots 2, 3, 4,
S, IL md Is in Block l52 according to
the official plan of Carolina Beach;
Lots l, 2, 3. 4, S, 6 and 7 in Block 1873
according to the official plan of Carolina
Beach; Lot 8 in Block 5 according to
the official plan of Wilmington Beach;
Lots 3. 4 and 5 in Block 8 according to
the official plan of Wilmington Beach;
Lots 4 and 5 in Block IL according to
the official plan of Wilmington Beach;
also 244 acres adjoining johnson as the
same is described in deed from E. e.
Person and wife, Jennie T. Person, to
E. Cooper Person, Jr., Trustee, which is
recorded in the office CT the Register
of Deeds of New Hanover county in
Book 1877 at page 57a, reference to which
is had for a more complete description.
The successful bidder will be requir-
ed to deposit 1870 of his bid with the
Commissioner
Dated and posted this the sist Day
Of March, 1947. .
CLAYTON c. HOLMES,
Commissioner.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-19
against the time that Byrnes de-
,ides what work he will undertake

against the time that Byrnes de-
cides what work he will undertake
next.
Marshall is expected here by
plane from Honolulu tomorrow. He
had been resting in Hawaii from
the strain of his Is months as Mr..
Truman's trouble-shooter in China
The general, according to reports
mere. used his ten-day stay III
Honolulu to study many questions
of American foreign policy with
which he was unfamiliar. Reports
for his background are understood
to have been sent from Washing
ton.
He is also believed to have given
some thought to personnel prob
lens. Russell already has resign
ed and another close friend OF
Byrnes, Counsellor B e a m II
Cohen, is expected to ask his re
lease. All other top State Depart
ment officials have submitted their
designations to the President as a
matter of form, giving Marshall
free range in choosing to retain or
replace them.
Marshall is expected to bring in
a former Army colonel and his
secretary when he was chief OF
staff. Frank Mccarthy, who has re-
Gently been associated with the
motion picture industries control
organization in Hollywood.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-19
THE WEATHER
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Official Weather Bureau records OF
temperature and rainfaH~for the "a hours
ending at ESQ am.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-19
POLICE SEEKING
SADISTIC SLAYER
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seen with the man, who, Polic
Cant. Jack Donahoe said, is an eH
convict, has red hair, and mas +;
criminal record that extends q
into the juvenile file. Capt. Dom
hoe said the man is a p%arolee ar
served with the Marine Corps
the war.
Los Angeles officers who que
toned Mrs. Vera French and he.
daughter, Dorothy, Friends OF MISS
Short, in San Diego, said the slam
girl had related that the man
known as Red" and Bob, was
employed by an airline, lived In
Huntington Park. Calf, and re-
Gently worked in San Diego.
Authorities said their investiga-
ton indicated that Miss Short n
'fRed'' met last Dec. 10, and that
she left Jan. 8 in an automobile
with a man whose auto had a
Huntington Park sticker on the
windshield.
The girls mother, Mrs. Phoepe
Nav Short, reached Los Angeles
today by airplane from Boston.
She said she would testify at the
inquest and do everything possible
to help authorities.
IT can't imagine anyone doing
such a fiendish thing" the grief
stricken mother told reporters. L
had a letter from Elizabeth only
10 DAYS ago. I though she was
working at a Navy hospital IN San
Diego. 7 didn't know she was nav
ing financial difficulties Il that
she had come here to live"
Mrs. Short said her daughter had
never mentioned to her anyone
known as Red
The mother left later this morn
ing for San Francisco to meet
another daughter, Mrs. Virginia
West. They viii return here to
confer with police.
Investigators admitted that they
had not the faintest cleW to the
SLAYER.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-19
Thompson To Demand
Post AS Governor
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former law partner, StoneWaH
Over of Newman, as state revenue
commissioner, and ". R. Neal OF
Atlanta as. director OF the State
Highway department. Dyer will
challenge Talmadge appointed
Charles Redwine CT Fayetteville,
and Neal will take office in con-
flict with James L. ellis Of Soper-
ton. both confirmed by the Senate
last Friday.
Thompson also announced a COM
plete, new 12-man highway board,
which he said had already accept
ed appointment. The acting COVER
nor said Phillip Landrum of
GAINESVILLE would be his executive
secretary. Talmadge appointed
Benton Odum. of Newton, Ca, to
the san& position.
Arnall disclosed he had turned
ever to Thon,soo approximately
100000 in executive department
funds, previously il his care.
Thompson said he would dispose
Of the money ''in due course, in
conformity with Tie constitution
and the courts"
AS acting governor. Thompson
would serve until the rext General
election in November, 1913. Tai
madge's spokesman have declared
he intends to serve the full four.
year term of his father.
Both men are pledged to The
white SUPREMACY" program of the
Ate Eugene Talmadge. which wa:
adopted as the platform of the
Georgia democratic party in con.
vention last October. This includes
restoration of Georgia's democratic
white primary" perpetuation
Of Geofgia's unique county-unit
system of voting, and expansion
OF state services.
In reply to a news conference
question, Thompson said he would
not hesitate to call for federal in
PREVENTION if it became necessary
out he emphasized Il do not think
that will be necessary"
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-19
MARSHALL TO TAKE
OATH ON MONDAY
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shook his hand and wished him
we'll.
The privately expressed convic-
ton of his close associates is that
Byfnes is saying farewell to the
State Department but not perman-
ently to Washington. There is spec
~ulation that he may somedav re-
turn either to the Supreme Court
or to the Senate or accept from
President Truman a less strenuous
Job. H friends say they know he
will not retire to d life of mac
tivity.
Byrnes will attend the ceremony
at which Chief Justice Vinson will
administer the oath to Marshall.
He will leave here with his close
friend and former law partner. re-
firing Assistant Secretary of State
Donald Russell. for his Spartan
burg, S. c., home by train late
Monday night.
Both Russell and Byrnes' secre-
tary of many years. Miss Cassie
Conner. is reported to be keeping
heir rs al plans flexible
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-19
Men Who
Get Up Nights
Often Lose Their Pen

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out excess acids and wastes which may have
caused your trouble. Trial Offer: To prove
What Cystex may do to bring you Joyous
nelp from the pains and distress due to
above mentioned Kidney and Bladder trou-
nles, get Cystex from your druggist and give
" a fair trial exactly according to the sim
PIE directions. Unless completely satisfied
end delighted with your rapid improvement,
suner another day without trying Cystex.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-19
PROBE EXPANDS
In POLICE CASE
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was begging down, Murray and
Wolfe changed their tactics. They
told Grissett that they had a cab
driver Willie Futch IL Jail in con-
nection with the thefts ana were
bringing him down for question
irg.
Grissett seemed unperturbed.
To Murray's statement that Futch
would tell him about carrying the
lard to Grissetts house in Lake
Forest from the city market in the
early morning hours, Grissett said
no he didn't"
Murray then told Grissett that
he had another cab driver. Red
Gore who had told him that he
had carried various articles to
Grissett's house in the early morn
ing hours. and had been admitted
by Grissetts' wife who took the
goods inside.
To this Grissett said. my wife
don't know anything about it,
Murray then told the accused
man. Your wife was in a car
with Dorsey Russ travelling about
vour old home III Brunswick county
trying to sell a case of pressed
n. m ard other items, she told us
all about it."
Grissett looked sullen and re-
manned silent at this.
Murray told Grissett that the cab
driver had also told about being
instructed by the latter to take the
cupboard motors from near the
! Anchor Hardware at Front anc
Dock streets and taking them te
the Lake Forest home of G~rissett
Grissett remained silent.
Murray then told Grissett if he
would tell the truth and help tx
recover the various articles still re
ported missing. the detective woulc
try to get his bond lowered to tbs
amount of Guf1ey's. Gurley i!
charged with three cases of break
ing, entering, larceny and receiv
ing had been released on 81. 800
Grissetts had been set at Sc, 00(
and Recorder Judge Winfield Smith
had refused to lower the latter
during a preliminary hearing.
Grissett then reminded Murray
that the promise had been made be.
fore.
In an attempt to recover the
stolen merchandise. Murray Their
pointed out to Grissett that the at
titude of the court would be more
favorable if he would be coopera-
tive. but would froWn on his con.
tinued silence.
Asked whether he had given the
cab driver, Futch a motor. Girls.
sett answered, Il amt answering
the question:"
The motor to which Murray re,
ferred and about which Futch later
told the detectives that he well
coined them to inspect and check
serial numbers, was said by Fales
to have been shipped to the Anchor
Hardware company in March OF
5945. stored in the basement Of the
Cinderella Booterie from which
place it was apparently stolen. The
company did not know the motor
was missing until the numbers
were checked yesterday afternoon,
Fales said.
When Futch was brought in he
told a story WhiIni. varied somewhat
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-19

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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-19
FRENCH ACCORD
BELIEVED NEAR
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"assumes direction of the armed
forces and co-ordinates the organi-
cation of National Defense"
Bidault. slated to become foreign
minister if Rambler forms his
cabinet. saw Ramadier tonight,
but refused to comment on the
meeting. 1t was evident Ramadier
would not make a final decision on
his mission until tomorrow, when
MRP leaders hold a meeting.
Ramadier issued a statement to-
night saying he had made "impor-
tant progress in his talks and that
he was assured of support from
the communist, radical-socialist
and independent parties. He said
he was near an Accord with the
MRP and was ''optimistic."
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-19
WORLDS OLDEST MAP

The oldest map in the world is
said to have been found in exca-
vations about 200 miles north of
Babylon. It was buried under 20
eeet of earth, and pictured the
'ayout of a rich mans estate.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-19
Least 400 Chinese
Drown AS Vessel Sinks
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'ngs. Relatives of the missing and
presumably dead passengers join
cd them, shouting for compensa-
ton. Police put down the incipient
riot.
The Yangtze river vessels arr
ancient and usually overloaded
They ply the lower Yangtze witt
passengers and heavy. loads {,
produce for the Shanghai markct
It is common for a ship to be $
damned that even the lifebCats il
their davits are packed Wiz
people.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-19
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mentioned how her husband got
the merchandise.
She told Murray and Wolfe that
Grissett mad also made her a pres
ent OF a heater at the time asking
her not to say anytn ng about it
The detectives indicated that the
investigation is not owes and that
further implications are expected
as further testimony is brought to
light.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-19

A 8 : pound Mackinaw is the
largest trout catch made by a
fisherman in Wyoming to date.