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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
UTILITY CHANGES
BILLING SYSTEM
Tide Water Power Com
pany Announces New
Plan To Start Soon

With the arrival of the long
awaited modern billing machines,
Tide Water Power Compay an
nounces the immediate change to
a modern method of billing. In
place of the old bill regularly sent
to all gas and electric users, a
small postcard will be used. This
change has been contemplated for
sometime but has been delayed
until the arrival of billing ma
chimes.
This postcard bill has been
adopted for several reasons, name
ly:
% Paper is still short and this
will enable Tide. Water to save
considerably on this scarce COM
modify.
(2) Instead of the old bill which
was cumberson and difficult to
understand, this bill will be handy
for purse, pocketbook, wallet, or
pocket.
90 In the past many people have
come to the Tide Water offices
for duplicate bills; UNDERSTANDABLE
so, in view Of the old fashioned,
foot-long piece of paper used here
tofore. 1t is hoped the new bill
will encourage the customer to
bring his bill to the office when
paying, thus saving customers
time by making itimore convenient
to present this more adaptable bill
for payment instead of waiting
for a duplicate bill to be made
by the office.
~ The most important reason
for changing to postcard billing
is the fact that the company is
aware that material and labor
cost is constantly rising. The COM
pany, therefore, feels that it is
its duty to seek the most efficient
and economical means of perform
ing its necessary operations.
The changeover will be put into
effect Immediately, so that with
the bills being mailed this week
a postcard will replace the old
type bill, a spokesman for the
company said.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
TODAY

TODAY
Circles of the Fifth Avenue
Methodist church will meet
as follows:
$3.50 p. m.-No. 8, with Mrs. Nina
White, 213 Orange street.
$3.50 p. m.-No. 4, with Mrs. c. c.
Davis, 1907 Grace street.
800 o. m.-No. 5, with Mrs. Hattie
Fowler, 10 Brookwood ave-
nue..
1000 a. m.-'Shrubbery Day
will be observed at the
Wrightsboro school. Mrs.
Ruby Swart, chairman, wish
es everyone who possibly
can come to be present at the
school building.
800 p. m.-The Wesleyan Service
Guild of Grace Methodist
church will meet in the
church with Misses Mary Nc
Duffie and Maude Carr as
joint hostesses. All members
are urged to attend and
bring new members.
800 p. m.-The James Walker
Memorial hospital alumni
will hold their regular meet
ing in the form of a supper at
st. Johns Tavern. All mem
bers are asked to be present.
800 p. m.-The Sprunt Bible class
will meet at the YWCA. All
interested friends are cordi.
ally invited to attend.
$3.50 p. m.-Myrtle Grove Home
Demonstration club will
sponsor a square dance in
the old school building. TIE
public is invited.
THURSDAY
$3.50 p. mine Ladies auxiliary
to the Brotherhood of Rail
road Trainmen will meet in
the Junior Order hall.
$3.50 p. m.-The WSCS of the Wes-
ley Memorial Methodist
church OF. Winter Park will
hold the February meeting in
the Educational building.
The nursery will be open for
small children.
400 p. m.-The Dorcas society of
St. Paul's Lutheran church
will meet in the parish house
at which time the standing
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
Wrightsboro P.T.-A.
Observes Birthday

The Wrightsboro Parent-Teacher
association observed Founders
Day at a special meeting held
yesterday evening at 7:30 o'clock in
the school observing the golden
jubilee of the national association.
The following members and Of
ficers took part: Miss Lo / S
Cashwell, chairman, Mrs. Pete
Groot, Mrs. James Cain, Mrs. John
Casey, Mrs. Pete Braak, Mrs. H.
R. Corbett, Mrs. E. F. Lennon,
Mrs. D. R. Murray, Mrs. Kenneth
Kirby, Mrs. Ruby Swart, Mrs. Ev-
elyn Swart, Mrs. Elmo Fountain,
Miss Beatrice Strickland, Mrs. Cliff
ton Foy, Mrs. P. M. Heath, Miss
Anna Clara Baker and the presi-
dent. P. Groot.
Miss Johanna Duils and Miss
Azalene Switzerland will furnish
special music.
A social hour will follow the pro-
gram.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
PERSONALS

Eddie c. carp, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. H. carp Of 113 Keaton
avenue is a patient in the Bullock
hospital following an appendectomy
[uerformed yesterday.
Mrs. Justus F. Randolph returned
10 her home in Washington yester-
day after spending the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Mormon Gordon
at their cottage on Oxford street,
Wrightsvilie Beach.
Miss Mary Ann jenkins is a pa
tient in the Bullock hospital fol
lowing an appendix operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Hamme
have returned home after spending
several weeks in Orlando, Fla.
Miss Jane Lewis of 1920 Woolcott
avenue is a patient in the James
Walker Memorial hospital follow
ing an appendix operation.
Mrs H. K. Farrar has returned
to Winnetta, Ill. after spending
several weeks with her mother,
Mrs. Katherine E. Vollars.
Col. and Mrs. Seward Weeks OF
Bound Brook, New Jersey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Wickstrom and son,
of Lake Scenapeks, N. Y, spent
Saturday with the R. L. Growers
enroute to Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Mr.. Wickstrom who vas a captain
in the Air Corps during the wal
was plotting the party in his plane
for a two weeks vacation.
Miss Virginia Oliver who has
been in New York city for the past
week left La Guardia field or
Sunday for a visit to Amsterdam,
Holland. travelling by Oversee Air
Line.
Mrs. Alva L. Mincy and daugh-
ter and grandson, Mrs. E. E. Lee,
Jr. and Allen Lee left last week
end for Arlington, Texas where
they will visit Mrs. Mincy's
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles n. Ware. Before re-
turning home they will go to Mex
leo and to Sarasota, Fla. where
they will visit DR.. and Mrs. Sher-
rell D. Patton, the son-in-law and
daughter of Mrs. Mincy.
Mrs. W. T. Weaks of Sunset
Park is in Los Angeles, Calf.
where she went to attend the funer-
al of her 88-year old father, MI. 7.
M. Nance.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
Fashion Show And
Bridge Tournament
Tonight At Genie

Plans have been completed for
the benefit bridge tournament and
fashion show of the latest spring
styles for children which is to be
held this evening at 8 O'Clock
in the Community building, Second
and Orange street.
This event is being staged by St.
Hilda's auxiliary of st. Johns
Episcopal church and a cordial in
vitation is extended the public to
attend. However reservations must
be made and may be done by call
ing Mrs. Morris Clark, telephone
6373.
Players of the bridge game have
been requested to bring their
cards. A number of attractive
prizes have been donated by the
various merchants Of the city to be
given by the auxiliary to the high
| scorers of the game.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
Forest School
Group Will Sponsor
. Health Film Forum

The Lake Forest PIT. A. will
sponsor a health film forum this
evening and Wednesday evening at
1870 O'Clock in the school audit
orium.
Mrs. Jesse A. Reynolds is chair
man of the group. John Gibson, di-
rector OF audiovisual education of
New Hanover county, will show two
films, "Proof of the Pudding and
Saving of Foods" and lead the
discussion on these two topics.
Miss Gertrude Moore, director of
health and physical education in
New Hanover county, will give the
screening test the same test given
to school children) and show slides
on "What Teachers See."
Miss Adelaid Peiffer will give a
talk on her work in the schools.
The public is cordially invited tc
attend these meetings.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
THE TRUTH ABOUT
PlN.WoRmS

Serious facts are revealed by recent medic
cal reports. One out Of every three people
Examined was found to b q victim Of
Pin orms-often without suggesting Il
And this ugly infection can cause real
distress If neglected.
So watch for the warning signs that
may mean Pin-Worns-especially the az
gravating rectal itch. Get JAMES P.W
right away. P.W is a medically sound
treatment based on an officially recognized
and highly effective drug element. The
small, easy-to-take P-W tablets work in !
special way to remove Pin-Worms easily
and safely.
Ask yoar druggist; psW q. lsn!yEsg.sl
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
Associated Charities
Board Meet Slated

The Board of Directors of the
Associated Charities will hold their
annual meeting on Thursday after
at 4:30 in st. James parish
house on Market street.
There will be short talk given
by a speaker Of note which will be
followed by the years report. Tea
will be. served aftaer the compile
ton Of business.
Invitations have been issued to
the heads of the cities social agen-
cies, the members of the min
~isterial association and their wives.
Any one else interested in attend
ing the meeting is invited and will
have a cordial welcome.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
Club Supper Party
Saturday Evening
Was Pleasing Event

Saturday evenings supper party
ne first to be staged under INT
capable management Of the newly
organized Ladies House Commit
tee, at. the Cape Fear Country
club proved to be one Of the mos
enjoyable affairs staged by the
club in some time.
Attractively appointed supper
tables. centered with spring flow
ers, were placed about the dining
and ball room of the clubhouse
and supper was served at IS tables
to 81 guests during the hours OF
2 and 9 o'clock.
Those present included:
Mr.. and Mrs. James 3. Hughes
1t. Col. and Mrs. Stewart L. NC
Kenney, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew ID
Harriss. Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Glib
Arthur, Mr.. and Mrs. Royce 5
McClelland, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Frank
Hacker. MI. and Mrs. Roland f.
Jobb, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Boushee.
Miss Louise Wells. Rockwell Pols-
Mrs. and Mrs. Lester W. Pres
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac G
Granger, Jr., MI. and Mrs
w. Clark James. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas H. Wright, j., Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas B. Granger. Miss
Charlotte Sprunt, David R. Muir
Gibson. Jr., Albert Weeds.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Marks, Mr..
and Mrs C. E. White, M. and
Mrs. F. A. Matthes, j, Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis B. Orrell, Thomas R.
Orrell, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Irving
Corbett. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert M,
Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Leslie
Marbury, Mrs. C. M. Allen, Jr., Dr..
and Mrs. j. O.. Broughton.
MI. and Mrs. c. F. Garren, Dr..
and Mrs. G. R. C. Thompson, Dr..
and Mrs. J. Watts Farthing, Mr..
and Mrs. William A. Hall, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Paul Campbell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rinaldo B. Page. DR.. and MES.
B. R. Morrison. Dr.. and Mrs.
Dan Wright of Greenville; Mr. and
Mrs. w. C. Park, MI. and Mrs
w. F. LaPorte.
M. and Mrs. William H. King.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert F. Perry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garland F. Palmer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bergen, Will
liam l.. Bozeman, Mrs. Benjamin.
M. Washbupcn.
MI. and Mrs. Bruce B. Cameron,
jr. Mrs. Raymond H. Holland, Mrs.
Charles j. Becker, Mrs. Harry W.
Stovall, Mrs. Sam Nash, Jr., Mrs
Mary Nixon Hardwicke. and Miss
Hazel Knight.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
Dates SO Remember

committees for the year Will
be appointed.
FRIDAY
$500 p. MA benefit oyster sup
per will be served at Oak
Grove chapel from 6 O'Clock
until 8. Mrs. H. H. Sellers
and Mrs. r. S. Landen are
in charge of the supper. The
public is invited.
800 p. m.-The Young Peoples
Service League of St. An.
drew's Episcopal church on
Wrightsville Sound will spon-
sor a square dance in the
parish house. The public is
cordially invited to attend
and a small admission will
be received.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04

If you we're flying down to Mexi-
co City for the weekend, for in.
stance, you would need no other
clothes except the ones you wore
for the trip. Wear the short skirt
for daytime sightseeing, says Ed
wilma, the Stacks for more casua.
patio parties, and the long skirt for
dinner-at-eight.
Young Mrs. Patterson believes
firmly in the blouSe-and-skir'
wardrobe, does them in many YER
sions, dressed up and down, f0
sports or gala wear.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
BY RUTH MILLETT

There exists for every woman
the possibility of being a creative
artist in terms of her own per-
son . To whatever degree wom-
en- at any age dress to suit men,
the older woman if she has re-
tanned her desire to be pleasing
III mems eyes will do the same"
That comment didn't come from
a fashion Or beauty authority bus
from psychologist George Lawton,
who probably knows as much about
the problems involved in "Aging
Successfully"-the title of his --latest
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
B | RT S

WAYNE MARSHALL BROWN
Mr.. and Mrs. Garland L. Brown
announce the birth Of a son, Wayne
Marshall, Sunday, January 26th
in Marion Sprunt annex. Mrs.
Brown is the former Aline Mar
shall.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04

WILLIAM MARTIN FARRAR, JR
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Farrar Q.
| Wrightsville Beach announce thu
birth of a son, William Martin
Jr. Saturday, Feb. list. in Marion
Sprunt annex of the James Walker
Memorial hospital.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04

GEORGE WAYNE MORRIS
Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Norris an
nounce the birth of a son, George
Wayne, February End in the Marion
Sprunt annex of the James Walker
Memorial hospital. Mrs. Norris
is the former Wilhelmina Schutt.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
N. c. Sorosis Meeting
To Be Held Thursday

The regular business meeting OF
the North Carolina Sorosis will be
held in the club house on North
Third street, on Thursday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock.
The executive committee will
meet at 3 o'clock. Mrs. r. A. Viii
lis, president, will conduct the
meeting.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04

BY DOROTHY ROE
Associated Press Woman's Editor
In these days of high-speed
travel and weekend flights to the
tropics, it's a smart girl who knows
how to keep her wardrobe to a
minimum.
One secret, says Edwina Patter-
son, talented young Manhattan de-
signer, is to make wise use OF
separate blouses, jackets, skirts
and Stacks. AS the ideal weekend
resort wardrobe she has designed
an outfit in white sheer wool which
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
Mrs. Appleberry Attend,
State Bird Club Meetior

Mrs Cecil Appleberry re.,,.
YESTERDAY YES from a trip to 'S c5assd
Hlli where she ATTENDED, a m G!spsi
OF the Executive Board I os
North Carolina Bird CLUB. The
Mrs. Appleberry heard W..
Snort, a representative Of tho say y,
tional Audubon Society pres alv Va Y
Audubon Screen Tour Plan@ @s
she will relate to the wiImi nglsa
Bird club at their next maoEa
Dial 2-3311 For Newsnaner
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04

will see a girl through any oc-
casion of morning, moor Or night.
The three-way costume consists
of a tailored white shirt with hand
painted collar and cuffs, a match
ing short skirt, a long skirt and
Stacks. For design interests, Ed
wilma adds a belt with attached
huge saddle-bag pockets, also
deliberately hand-painted and light
ed with glitter. When in place, the
pockets give the effect Of a long
peplum, and make a creation Of
q simple outfit.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04

About 1000 conscientious OBJ
jectors to war are still in federal
prisons in the U. S., more than a
year after the end of World War
TT
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04

The mammoth inhabited cen
trial Europe during glacial and
post-glacial times.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04

Dial 2-35l1 For Newspaper Se,,;.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04

Miss Mary Ann Jenkins is a pa
tient in the Bullock hospital fol
lowing an appendix operation.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04
VENETIAN BLINDS

We have just received a new ship
ment of over 900 pairs smart metal
slat blinds in colors of ivory and
cream. Economical to buy, easy to
clean. Shop now!
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Hamme
have returned home after spending
several weeks in Orlando, Fla.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04

Miss Jane Lewis Of 1920 Woolcott
avenue is a patient in the James
Walker Memorial hospital follow
ing an appendix operation.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-04

Eddie C. carp, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. H. carp of 113 Keaton
avenue is a patient in the Bulluck
hospital following an appendectomy
performed yesterday.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-08
MAYS ATTORNEY
ASKS DISMISSAL
Charges Indictment Too
General To Assure
Fair Trial

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. -(P)1
Former Representative Andrew r.
May of Kentucky today asked dis
mlssal of a federal indictment ac-
cusing him of bribery and con
spiracy.
Through his attorney, Warren
MCGEE, May alleged the indict-
ment did not make clear that a
crime was committed, that it is
too general, and that it contains
conclusions which would make a
fair trial impossible.
May, the former chairman of
the House Military committee, and
the Carson brothers, Henry M.
and Murray w., were indicted by
a fe'?ral grand jury January %
following an investigation into the
wartime activities of the Carson
munitions combine. Joseph F.
Freeman, Washington agent for
the combine, also was named a de-
PENDANT.
In addition to the motion asking
| dismissal of the entire indictment
against May, MCGEE filed three
other motions in his clients behalf.
One motion asked that about SO
words and phrases be stricken
from the indictment, including all
of the third count. This count
charges May received a $4,000
check from the Garssons on August
%, 1914. MCGEE said the same al
legation is contained in the second
count.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-08
MRS. PEARLIE SIMMONS


LUMPERTON. Feb. 7 - Mrs.
Pearlie Simmons Cartrette, SO,
wife of J.. o. Cartrette of East
Lumberton died Friday morning at
3 o'clock at a local hospital where
she had been a patient some
twelve hours. She suffered a stroke
at her home Wednesday.
She was a native of Columbus
county, daughter of the late Lewis
and Betty Simmons.
The funeral will be held from
Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist
Church in Columbus Saturday at
3 o. m. With interment in the
church cemetery.
Surviving are her husband;
three sons, Billy, Bobby and Bon
ME Cartrette all of the home; six
brothers, Dennis Simmons OF
Clarendon, Route l and l. j., Julius,
Herbert, Crumb and Garland SIM
mons of Tabor City; one sister,
Mrs. Charles Hewett of Claren-
oon, Route l; a half brother, Tom
Simmons of Orlando, Fla; and
five stepdaughters, Mrs. Gum
Wishdn of Concord, Mrs. Howard
Beamer of Glen Raven, Mrs. c,
w. Strickland of Fayetteville, Mrs
Crowell Dyson of Chadbourn anc
Mrs. Allen Norton of Elizabeth.
town and a niece whom she rear.
ed, Mrs. Clifford Mishoe of East
lL~umberton.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-08
CLUB PLANNING
PHOTO CONTEST
Landscape Prints To Be
Judged By Local Artist,
Then Displayed

Discussions on plans for a con-
test on landscape prints featuring
scenes in and around Wilmington
was held last night at a meetine
of the Camera Club in the Recrea-
ton center.
All prints to be entered must be
submitted by Feb. q. They are
to be judged by a group OF local
artists. and will be displayed for
public inspection, it was stated
Other action taken during the
meeting included the completion
Of plans for the club dark room
which is being fully equipped by
members of the club in the com
munity center. The dark room
will be opened this month.
Dwight McEwen, vice-presldent'
presided at the meeting.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-08
GAMBLING TAKES
MILLION YEARLY

HONOLULU, Feb. 7. -(P)- A
territorial tax collector asserted
today that vice and gambling in
~terests paid out 81, 600, 900 annually
for police protection in Honolulu
during the lush war years.
The collector, Deputy Territor-
ial Tax Commissioner Jack Bell,
declared the territory, as we'll as
the federal government, had an
income tax claim against William
K. Clark, former Honolulu vice
squad sergeant, whose safe de-
post box contained nearly $780,
900.
When federal internal revenue
agents took possession of the
money at a bank yesterday, Clark
told them: IT pass this box to you
for the United States government
and Hawaii"
Later, Bell said to newsmen that
the territory also had an income
tax claim against Clark and 1--WE
are going to collect it."
Bell disclosed that beginning
last March territorial investiga-
tors checked every island bank,
trust company, building and loan
association and real estate office
looking for Clark's assets.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-08
EAST MAY ESCAPE
MAJOR COLD WAVE
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Although the temperature fell
SLOWLY throughout the day in Chi
cago to near the zero mark, tore
casters said the warming influ-
ence of the Great Lakes would
have a ~moderating effect on the
new cold air mass.
AS a result, they added, the cold
would be less bitter than previous
" indicated in Michigan, Wiscon-
sin. Northern Illinois, extreme
Northern Indiana and in most
Eastern states.
Instead of following the usual
south easterly direction from the
Dakotas. the cold air mass start
ed a huge circular movement over
the lakes that caused it to
moderate somewhat.
However, the cold was expected
to spread gradually to the Appal-
achians within the next Sc hours
and forecasters said abnormally
cold weather would persist for
four or five days thereafter.
Temperatures throughout most
of Ohio we're expected to fall to
six above zero tonight; Kentucky,
eight to u above and Pennsylvan-
Ia, 10 to Is above.
The high winds caused blizzard
conditions throughout Minnesota
and the Dakotas and heavy snow
stalled traffic in West Virginia.
The winds reached a maximum
peak of So miles an hour in Rapid
City, S. D., and go at Chadron,
Neb. Velocities of 40 to so were
general throughout Minnesota and
the Dakotas.
The gales disrupted railroad
schedules, blocked highways and
closed hundreds of rural and city
schools in Minnesota and the Da-
kotas.
A Chicago and North Western
Railroad train, which left Sioux
Falls, S. D. last night was stalled
near Adrian, Mimi, and the rail
road said wind-blown snow drifts
would ~forestall rescue efforts I'M
til tomorrow. Two Of four engines
attempting to free the train, which
consisted of one engine, n coach
and one pullman, became strand
ed. The passengers, including
head football coach Bernie Bier
man and athletic director Franl
Mccormick of the University O
Minnesota, were taken to Adrian
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-08
M'KELLAR HITS
WEATHER BUREAU
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Florida citrus and vegetable grow
ers an estimated $40, 900, 900. Not
bad for one day, in one state. ;
Tannehill said the warnings saw
ed a single Florida grower, owner
Of a 40O-acre grove of oranges,
500, 900 in fruit and $500, 900 in
trees by enabling him to take safe
guard measures.
McKellar's criticism arose as he
was questioning DR.. Karl T. Comp
ton, president of the Massachu-
sets Institute of Technology. who
appeared as a witness before The
senate atomic energy committee.
The committee is considering
President Truman's nominations
to the atomic energy commission.
The subject of weather came I'D
as a sideline.
DIR. Compton, member Of an ad-
visory commission to the weather
bureau, was asked by Mcclellan
whether his group had made any
recommendations 10 the bureau.
Compton said they had.
"Well. I'm afraid they're hurt
ing the weather bureau very
much" Mcclellan said, adding his
thrust about the bureaus in
accuracy.
The distinguished physicist OBJ
served that weather is a great
mystery.
Mcclellan fixed him with a stare.
And l think" he said, "that those
who spend the governments mon
ey so lavishly in the weather
bureau know less about it than
ANYBODY