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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-26
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO, Jan. 25.- Up Gus
DA)-Salable hogs 500 (estimat-
ed: total not given; compared
week ago all weights barrows and
gifts so higher; sows steady; top
at close 24.25.
Salable cattle 500 (estilnated)
total not given; compared week
ago; in sympathy with falling
dressed beef prices, fed steers and
yearlings closed 100 to 800 low
er; strictly good and choice steers
200 to 800 down; medium to
average-good steers and all heif-
ers 100 to 200 lower: general
price levels lowest since decon-
troll: load lot top choice steers for
week 27.00, short load 28.00.
choice light and long yearliags
stopped late at $500; average
medium to strictly good steers
closed at 100 to $500; strictly
medium grades 1900 to 1878:
average-medium to average good
heifers wound up the week on a
buyers market al 1919 to ZULU,
kinds scaling better than average
good selling late al 21.00; weeks
extreme top choice 1172 ID. heifers
$50; practical heifer top for
week 24.O0; all COWS lost 100 10
$50, in instances 200; Weekend
clearance complete but prices 200
to 800 and more under two weeks
earlier: Gamers and cutters
closed at 800 to 1925. most beef
COWS at 1880 to 1880; practical
outside good COWS 1850 compared
with 1900 two weeks earlier and
extreme top Of 1850 last week;
due to acute scarcity bulls held
steady early in week at 1900 down
but closed %. to so lower at 1856
down: vealers firm at 28.00 down;
thin stock cattle showed sympa-
thetic weakness. with medium to
rood grades as much as so lower,
but supply small and choice year
ling stockers quotable around
17.75 very scarce: several loads
fleshy $50 to $50 10. steers went
back late at 1875 to 21.00.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-26
BATTLE LOOMS
ON LAND Bill,
British Laborites Marshall
Forces To Ramrod Bill
Through House

LONDON, Jan. 25.- Up Brit
aims labor regime, preparing to
take absolute control OF all future
real estate development in the
United Kingdom, marshalled its
preponderant majority today to
ramrod the revolutionary land bill
through the House of Commons.
Government sources reported
that sentiment a hardening
among the loudly protesting cor.
servative opposition, promising TO
make the debate beginning
Wednesday the hardest battle the
government will have to fight this
year. 80,
Tactics of the conservatives will
be first, to attempt to defeat the
measure when it comes up for a
vote Thursday night, and, failing
that to load it down with amend
ments.
Leading the government forces
will be 57-year- old Lewis Sllkln,
minister of town and country plan
ming and author OF the scheme
which would deny many century
old Notwithstanding profits from
development-to land owners.
The bill. if passed, would pre-.
vent a land owner from construct
ing any building without govern
ment permission. When develop
ment is permitted, any resulting
increase in land value would be
collected in whole OR in part by
the state in the form OF a de-
velopment charge. which must be
paid or secured before improve
ments are made.
Besides the conservatives, Silkin
may have to guard against an al
tack from extremist members Of
his own party who are unwilling
to accept anything less than out
right naturalization of all land.
Britain's Communist Party.
which has two members in the
house. issued a statement today
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-26
MARKETS
AT A GLANCE

rtLW YORK, Jan. 25.-(P)-
Stocks-irregular: price changes
narrow.
Bond-steady; selective demand
for rails.
Cotton mixed; hedging and
profit taking
Wheat - mixed; March firm
others lower.
Corn - lower; stocks at record
high.
Oats-lower with corn.
Hogs-nominally steady.
Cattle-nominally steady.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-26
CASH GRAIN

CHICAGO Jan. rs Up Wheat
No. l red 2.25.
Corn No. 3 yellow 1.31-1.31 "a:
No. 4 1.24 1-4-1.29 IL; No. S, 1.6
I1-2.23 IA.
Oats No. 1 heavy white S3 r.
"a IL; No. l white 70 1-4-S3; No. T
heavy white 80
Barley mailing 1.35-1.75 nominal;
feed 1.O5-1.25.
Field seed per hundredWeight
nominal.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-26
VETERANS A TO

Leonard w. Barrett. assistant
service officer of the North
Carolina Veterans Service com
mission, made an appeal to
relatives of deceased World
War II veterans, to contact the
Social Security office for bene-
fits that may be due them re-
gardless of whether the veteran
ever had a Social Security
number or not, or if he ever
worked prior to entry into
military service.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-26
Editor Says Men
Should Stqy H..

Jan. o
What women war is p,
pigeon for a mate 10. a'a.
duck Otis L. Wias l,V' a i,
chief of McCall's msn edtQ,.
today in urgin men 10 azlAe b
time at home. SNad b,
to get out Of the hon.. ooAl h;
clared, They want ms. he
the home, sharing the ii,. 0acs
found there" living h
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-26
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, Jan. 25-P)-Clos-
ing foreign exchange rates follow
Great Britain in dollars, others in
cents:
Canadian dollar in New York
open market 4 7-8 percent discount
Or 95.12 IL U. S. cents up 1-16 of
a cent:
Europe: Great Britain $4.03, up
1-8 o. a cent; France (Franc) "a
IA. up IA of a cent; Sweden (Kro-
na) 27.85. unchanged; Switzerland
(Franc) Comb 2 $40, unchanged;
Latin America: Argentina free
24.47. unchanged: Brazil free $50,
unchanged; Mexico 90 "a, unchang-
ed.
N. c. LIVESTOCK
RALEIGH, Jan. 2~5-P-(NCDA)
Hog markets steady with top Of
%. at Rocky Mount.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-26
N G.

RALEIGH. Jan. IS Up INC
DA)-Egg and poultry markets
steady: Raleigh U. S.. grade AA
large So; flyers and broilers "a
to 26.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-26
MIDDLING COTTON

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. rs R =
The average price of middling
15-16ths inch cotton today at ten
designated southern spot markets
was rs cents a bale lower at 30.76
cents a pound: average for the
past 80 market days 1890, midi
ling 7-8ths inch average 29.39.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-26
LISTENING To- THE
SHOP SPOKESMAN
SOUND OFF
7HANxD
j. EVERETT
FLINT MICH
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO, Jan. 25-(P)-A slight
ly lower trend developed in grains
or. the board Of trade today. AL
though the March wheat contract
displayed independent strength.
Wheat closed 3-4 lower to SO
higher, March $500 1858, corn
1884 lower, March ~S1.29-1.29 1-8,
and oats unchanged to 10 lower,
March "A 1914
CHICAGO Ian 2l-lP-
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-26

Aluminium is the most abundant
# metals on earth.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-26

endorsing the "many progressive
provisions" of the bill. The com
munists added, however that the
full solution of this problem i'm
peratively requires naturalization
of land"
Evening star., 1947-12-28

Versatile reversible all-Wool Beacon" blankets
at price far below what you would have paie
last month! Patterned in attractive, woven jac
guard design in blue, green with white; finished
with sturdy whipped ends.
Evening star., 1947-12-28
SALE! Goose Feather Pillows
,,ss@ Size :. $2.99

For rest relaxing Sleep choose soft plump goose feather
pillows! Fluffy goose feathers covered in durable
blue and white striped ticking They're sanitary
and practical. 21x27-inch size.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15

The practice of agriculture by
man is believed to date from be-
fore 5000 BIC.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15

Miss Sally Butler, neWly-elected
president of the National Fedora
ton of Business and Professional
women's clubs, Inc will attend the
convention and speak at the Sat-
urday evening banquet at 7:3O
o'clock.
Members OF the Wilmington
club, who have been working
ck.airmen for the past months IN
clude: Elizabeth King, transporta-
ton; Mary Henri Lennon, print
ing; Mrs. Ida B. Kellam, S a e
nominating committee; M r S.
Louise B. Polvogt, state convent
ion; Mrs. Doris Blomme, publici-
ty: Mrs. Bernice Bjonerud; regis
tration; Mary S. Conner, decora-
tons.
Lois Ward, reservations; Helen
Dobson, music; Mrs. Bevvie G..
Taylor, seating arrangements;
Verna Sheppard. coordinator OF
meals; Lucy Nash, co-chairman
transportation; Virginia Ward,
ushers; Mrs Martha Bennett, in
formation.
The convention begins at $50 a.
m. Friday with registration.
Opening Luncheon
A luncheon at l p. m. Friday
with Mrs. Mabel L. Bacon, state
president, presiding, will open the
convention. Greetings will be given
by Miss Ruth Humphrey, presi-
dent Wilmington club; Miss Nancy
Pruden, Sixth district director; j..
F. Benson, Wilmington City Mana
ger; John Farrell, Wilmington In
dustrial agent; and Walter Cartier,
secretary Wrightsvile Chamber Of
Commerce.
DR.. Irma Henderson Smathers,
past president Of the North Caro-
lima Federation. will deliver tn e
KEY : note address, "1s Today's
Woman Ready for Her Tomor-
row."
Highlighting Saturdays program
will be the MONDAY luncheon with
Dean Alice M. Baldwin Of the
Woman's College. Duke University
introducing speaker, DR.. Richard
P. Calhoon, professor o. Personnel
Management, University Of North
Carolina.
After group meetings Saturday
afternoon, the main convention
banquet, with Miss Nancy Pruden,
sixth district president, acting as
hostess, will take place. Miss Sally
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15

Hill for dinner that evening where
the boys were holding a week OF
similar program at the University
of North Carolina.
After '.hot' campaigning a girls
governor, lieutenant governor,
speaker of the house, chief justice,
and six associate justices were
elected. Setting a precedent this
year is the sending of the two
highest officials to Washington,
D. C. later as delegates to the Ma
tional Girls state.
On Thursday evening the formal
banquet was held at which the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS presided. and
Lieutenant Governor Ballentine
spoke.
This program featured discus
sions led by Miss Louise Alexan.
der, associate political science pro-
lessor at w. c.; and the project is
sponsored by the American Lee
gion auxiliary as a part of their
Americanism program.
Catherine Grove, rising vice
president of the MINIS student
body, was also selected to attend
as the second of the New Hanover
High school representatives; but
her trip was cancelled due to ILL
ness.
The Girls state program not
only offers much on the education
al side; but it also includes never
to-be-forgotten fun such as the life
in the college dormitories, special
hen" sessions, and new friend
ships. 1 know. that Catherine will
always remember her week there
and she seems to have had as good
a time as Sara Kay and I did last
summer, though it doesn't seem
possible. We're hoping that Cath
crime Grove will soon be as good
as new, and Jul deepest regrets
go to her for having had to give
up her trip.
More about our travelling teen
sters about the middle Of the week
-. SO until then . . I'll be seeing
you around!
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
Reception Held
All Catholic Club

Wednesday evening the local
Court Of the Catholic Daughters OF
America entertained at a receipt
ior In the Catholic club honoring
Miss Mary c. Duffy, Supreme Re-
gent, Of New York City, and Miss
Florence M. Winters, national
chairman Of the Covert's League,
Wa shington, D. G.
A Seminar on the lie OF Cardinal
John Henry Newman was present
ed, by Miss Winters and the fol-
lowing members Of Court Whining
ton - Mrs. Ruth Browne, Mrs.
Frank Gordon, Misses Betty Halli-
san and Mary Augusta Coleman;
RS. Rose Picot presided at the
piano, and Miss Elizabeth B a t e
rendered Cardinal Newman's COM
position LEAD Kindly Light.
After the Seminar delightful re-
freshments were served, Mrs John
Powell presided at the punch bowl.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15

A cool breeze flutters the curtain
=. the air comes in through the
open window. My eyes fall On diff
farent posters placed around the
room. posters of school plays,
football games, and high school
remnants, plus various other souV-
enirs. and snapshots Of different
friends. School has been over for
Z little more than two weeks, and
I begin to think about where our
different friends have gone, Where
they are, and what others OF us
have been doing since we last saw
OIL text books. Not only those that
have been with us for the last
year, but many Of the old friends
who have been travelling around
and returning every nov and then
to the OLD familiar spots.
Now that school is out, We lose
contact with some OF those we
have known all through school,
while we still receive bits OF news
about more of the old gang.
As usual, falling in with many
summer plans, trips are taking up
4 major part of DUR time. Some
q us leave for faraway places,
while others make the shorter
trips.
Last Sunday found Rex Willis on
the beaten path to New Bern. He
has been visiting relatives for a
week there and plans to return to
the city today.
Over the weekend Decatur
Blanchard and Gordon Teachey
came to Wilmington for a short
visit with Decatur's cousin, E b e
Goodwin. Friday night found these
two visitors at the strawberry
ball.
One of the most important
events of the year has recently
been marked off the calendar OF
horse-lovers, the Seventeenth An
nual Sedgefield Horse Show held
last week . end at Greensboro.
Many of the young riders from all
over the south brought outstanding
recognition to their art; but two
of our local teensters rode away
amidst many cheers with trophies
and ribbons, Mary Sutton and
Billy McEachern.
A high1ight Of the afternoon per
Torrance on the closing day OF
the show was Mary's victory in
the good hands event. Mary
emerged from the class with the
c. A. Hendrix Memorial Trophy as
she captured first place for her
excellent showing on horsemanship
and handling. Mary retired tn S
trophy for n e third consecutive
time, after a hard contest, winning
this spring over Gloria Galban OF
Charlottesville, Virginia, who was
responsible for the close contest.
Mary also placed third in the
Juvenile five-gaited class on Radl-
ant King, owned by her father.
Billy kept himself steady in his
already well-marked path as he
captured more outstanding wins in
this horse show. Billy has distin-
guished himself with his horseback
riding through many years, and he
added more triumphs to his list
In the Sedgefield Horse Show as
his blue ribbons piled higher. He
won first place Saturday afternoon
b. the Amateur North Carolina
Owned Three-gaited Class as he
rounted his own American S u n
dance. incidentally. Billy has cap
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15

Butler, national president, will
deliver her address, Building Our
Place in World Affairs" A receipt
ion will follow, honorins the ma
tional president.
Sunday, a group attending the
inspirational breakfast with the
Tarboro and Jacksonville clubs
acting as h~ostesses will hear Mrs.
Stella J. Price, members of the
National International Relations
committee speak on Become
Shareholders in the Worlds Big
sest Business-Peace."
Outstanding Guest
Miss Butler, who will be the out.
standing guest Of the convention,
is a lawyer by training, but has
spent years in government service.
A native Of Hoosier, Miss Butler
was born on a farm in southern
Indiana. The youngest Of thirteen
children, she Is q graduate Of the
Indiana University Law school and
has been admitted to the State AND
Federal Bar associations.
At present Miss Butler is Dep.
uty Manager Of Community Ser
vice of the United States Savings
Bond Division, Washington, D. c
She has been active in the Fed
Grafton for Is years, having served
two terms as, president Of the In.
diana State Federation.
In the June, "Tar Heel Woman"
Wilmington and Wrightsville
Beach have been represented as
excellent resorts a n d historically
interesting sites for the convention.
Aside from the Wilrnington's
chapters work In the convention,
the Goldsboro, Kinston, Tarboro,
Jacksonville and Wilson clubs will
share honors In the planning.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
7 E E N-AGE
T 7 | E R
Bv Winifred Harriss

tured ribbon after ribbon ane
trophy after trophy on this horse.
taking classes in shows all ovel
the country, including our loca.
Cape Fear Show, various other ex'
tibitions all over the state ano
south in Atlanta and Lexington,
Kentucky. Congratulations to y o l
both, Mary and Billy, were
mighty proud of you; and here's
to more o. those blue ribbons and
trophies from the future shows!
Among those making longer
trips has been Edna Matthes, who
has recently returned to the city
after a visit of a week in Annapo.
lis. Maryland. Edna journed north
to attend the Annapolis Week festi-
vities of the Naval Academy. Dur
ing June week she was a guest al
the Ring Dance, the N'Dance Cfor
these midshipment who have been
credited with letters), and the
Farewell Ball. Since Edna has re-
turned, she has been with Frances
Penton, another rev graduate who
we're very glad to see again!
Frances attended st. GATHERINGS
il Richmond, and she was gradu-
ated there a few weeks ago, then
returned home for the summer va
cation.
Another of US who has made a
rather long trip is a special guest
from Canada. Although she isn't
a local teenster, she is a teen.
ager; and we're mighty glad to
have her here. incidentally, petite
Norma Willetts is a very charm
ing young miss She is the house
guest of her C n, Eleanor
Willetts, who has moved to
Wrightsville Beach to spend the
GUNNER vacation with her parents.
Norma halls from Montreal a n d
plans to continue her stay here for
a while longer.
Down at the Yacht club the
other day Dixie Andrews was
going over old times with old
friends, Bonner Reynolds, Gertie
Bee Myers, Mary Sutton, Anne
Benton, and P r i S c a Harriss.
Dixie moved to Newport, Rhode
Island, last year; and she has re-
turned with her younger sister
Leilina, to spend several months
with her grandfather. Mr.. Lindsay
Russell, on Greenville Sound. It's
good to see you back, Dixie, and
We hope you'll enjoy your summer
here!
Yesterday closed an eventful
and long-to-be remembered week
for Catherine MacRae. Early last
week Cathy left for Greensboro as
the local rising senior representa-
tive to the eighth annual Tar Heel
Girls state held at Woman's col
lege. More than two hundred dele
gates were divided into mythical
political parties and during the
week held ''mock" governing ses-
sions. Besides the practical study
of government-including the par
ty system, elections and voting,
the general assembly, and courts
an informal reception, movie, ban
quet, and dormitory parties were
enjoyed.
Wednesday the entire day was
spent in Raleigh where they were
addressed by Governor Cherry in
the Capitol building. The girls were
luncheon guests at State college
and joined forces with the Boys
state representatives at Chapel
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
Okla Thompson,
Robert NegleY
Wed In Raleigh
Afternoon Ceremony Solem-
nized Saturday At First
Baptist Church

Miss Okla Evelyn Thompson OF
Raleigh, daughter of MI and Mrs.
Clarence Thompson Of Whitevllle,
and Robot HAROLD Negley, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Negley OF
Oaklandon, Ind, were married on
June z at 5 o'clock in the Raleigh
First Baptist church. The Rev.
Broadus E. Jones officiated. Mrs
W. D. Miller, organist, and Miss
Mary Allen Nicholson soloist pre-
sented the wedding music.
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, w re a wedding gown
of slipper satin and net, fashioned
with a sweetheart neckline, and
deep yoke of illusion. The long
fitted sleeves ended in Gala lily
points. The skirt was shirred to a
BASQUE waist, with tiers Of Illusion
ruffles in the front, and with a
long cathedral train. Her flngertlp
veil Of Chantilly lace and French
illusion fell from three tiers OF
orange bl ssoms and forget-me-
nots.
Miss Kynochea Butler Of White
vile was maid-of-honor. She wore
a bouffant dress Of yellow lace
and net Her hat was Of ruefled
net and she carried a bouquet OF
mixed summer flowers. Brides
maids were Mrs. Hubert M. Dick
ems, Whiteville and Miss Miriam
Groce. who W re orchid dresses,
and Miss Neysia Hinson OF Ra-
leigh and Statha Alexander Of Co.
lumbis, who wore aqua dresses.
The bridesmaids dresses were
identical to that of the maid-of-
honor. They all wore pearls, gifts
of the bride.
A. c. Allen Of Raleigh was best
man and groomsmen were Jack
McComas, Charles Slime, Robert
Levine, and Charles Avis, all Of
State college.
Following the ceremony, the
bridegroom's parents entertained
at a wedding supper
The bride is a graduate of
Whiteville High school and Kings
Business college in Raleigh.
Mr.. Negley, a student at State
college served with the Navy dur
ing World War II.
The brides parents entertained
at an after-rehearsal party and
cake cutting at the Carolina hotel
on Friday night. There were 100
guests.
Out-of-town guests included Mr..
and Mrs. Hanson White, Eugene
Bernard and Roger Thompson,
Mesdames Thurman Alexander
and Vance Thompson, Wilton Har-
relson, and Hubert M. Dickens. all
of Whiteville, Miss Polly Alexan-
der of Columbia, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilbur Pike Of 'Goldsboro. Mrs.
Huldah Negley, Mrs. Everett
Harting, Bryan Harting, and Mr..
and Mrs. Alonzo Negley, all Of
Oaklandon, Ind.
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph 5. Davis
of Wilmington, announce the en-
gagement Of their daughter. Thel-
ma Elizabeth, to Coy Hewett, son
Of Mrs. Dena s. Hewett Of this
city.
The wedding viii take place dur
ing the late summer.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
Social Calendar

MONDAY
800 o. m. - The Wornan's auxi-
liary of Emmanuel Presby.
terrain church will meet at
the church.
TUESDAY
10:3 30 a. M. - The Wrightsboro
Home Demonstration club
will meet at the clubhouse.
WEDNESDAY
1900 a. m. - The first Of the
Wednesday bridge-luncheon
49, will be held at the Carolina
Yacht club. Luncheon guests
are expected to be at the
club by 1:15 in order to eat
1870 luncheon.
2:3O o. m. - The Bradley Creek
Home Demonstration club
will meet at the home OF Mrs.
j. w. Hodges. .
THURSDAY
800 p. m.-The East Wilmington
Home Demonstration club
will meet at the home OF
Mrs. w. M. Chinnis.
The practice of agriculture by
man is believed to date from be-
fore 5000 BIC.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
Boardwalk Church
AT Wrightsvi vile
Slates Service!

Services will be held at the Little
Chapel on the Boardwalk, Wrights-
vile Beach, this morning at 11:15
o'clock, with the Rev. William
Bennett, assistant pastor Of St .
Andrews Covenant church preach
ing.
Sunday school for all ages will
be held at 10 a. m.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
State Business And Professional
Women To Open Convention Here

With months of plans and preparations relating to their
theme, Together Build Tomorrow Today" behind them,
the North Carolina Federation Of Business and Professional
Women's clubs will meet at the Ocean Terrace hotel.
Wriohtsvile Reach. June 2O-22.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15

The Morgan horse has been
bred in Vermont since 1879.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15

Some authorities believe the ba-
mana tree may be the oldest cult
waited plant.
The frontiersman., 1947-05-28

If we remember our men that way, then amer ica will. hare a core of hardne ss that noth ing can de?eat They are gone JLth their work 4n6 one if we whom they lef behind can sho'N5ec their jobs with OUTS and carry two tasks through to their fin ishings then they are not really gone. They will be with us in the effort, and far c los CT to us always thon they wore when they were locked away in the filling cabinet of our mind for 364 days each year