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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
Letters To The Editor
Continued From Page Six,

decline in the youth population Of
wilmington and New Hanover
county from the peak of the war
years is much less than is gener.
ally believed. Figures obtained
from the Board of Education OF
total enrolment for all of the past
live years shows a decline of only
1885 children of school age from
the peak Of 1894. These figures
are as follows.
1885, 800 (approx.).
1s44-15,8 300 (approx.).
1s45-14,90 (approx.).
1946-14,415 approx.
1947-14,114 approx.
Another popular misconception
is that recreation programs Of
both tax supported and privately
supported agencies can operate
entirely with volunteer personnel.
The idea that parks and play
grounds can be run entirely or
almost entirely by volunteers is
just as impractical as it would be
to attempt to run the Brigade
Boys club without its regular paid
staff.
Volunteers are essential to ev-
cry type of recreation program,
and we do not wish in any way
to detract from their value. Even
so well al organized program as
that of the Boy Scouts requires
approximately e paid staff
persons, pro perly trained and
qualified to direct the activities OF
some 300 volunteer leaders.
An earnest plea to retain Or re-
place trained recreation leaders
in our City Recreation department
was the major purpose of our ap-
p%earance yesterday before the
City council.
RABBI SAMUEL A.. FIREMAN,
President.
Wilmington. N. c.
June IL, 1947.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
LEGION BEAUTY
CONTEST SET
Eighteen Beauties Rep.
resenting Various Posts
Are Entered

The eighteen aspirants who will
vie for the title of Miss North
Carolina American Legion 1947,"
in a beauty pageant and contest to
be held at 3 pm. today in the
registration tent and the Graystone
hotel at Carolina Beach, were an
nounced last night.
Judges will be Lee Hayne, chair
man, of Charlotte; Bob Howard, Of
Wilmington; and Lester Gould, OF
Jacksonville.
The contestant chosen as the
"Queen" will be crowned at cere-
monies held at II pm. Sunday
night at an open dance in the
Ocean Plaza ballroom. The crown
will be placed on the winners
head by Judge Henry L. Stevens,
only past national commander OF
the American Legion from North
Carolina.
The winner of the top honor will
receive a $500 summer wardrobe
from Taylors' at Raleigh ard an
all-expense paid seven day vaca'
ton at Carolina Beach as the
guest of Post 272, Carolina Beach.
The first maid of honor will re-
ceive a $3.50 diamond ring from
the Jewel Box of Wilmington and
Greensboro, and the second maid
of honor will receive a 500 eve
ming gown from the Ocean Plaza
dress shop at Carolina Beach.
The contestants are Miss Mil
dred Louise Hamrick, Post 40,
Asheboro; Marie Ruth Thomas,
Post 2sc, Collision; Betty Ruth
|Hussey, Post SO, Beaufort; Helen
Anna West, Post 127, Warsaw;
IPeggie Ann Veazey, Post 1, Raj
eigh; Hazel Elizabeth Stephenson,
Post 1856, Severn; Helen Virginia
Dickens, Post ID, Wilson; Mary
Helene Faux, Post 300, Bolton.
Alyce Ruth Bundy, Post 80,
|Greenville; Lucia Earla Jeanes,
Post 8, Fayetteville; Patti Steel
off, Post 8, Lexington; Frances
Constance Frink, Post PAT, Shall
Ilotte; Lucille Kirk, Post 203, New
port; Sarah Coble, Post n, Mon
roe; Helen Gray Tomlinson, Post
1856, East Bend; Lorena Kirkley,
Post 40, Hamlet; Anna Lee Lewis,
Post 272, Carolina Beach; Carolyn
Rose Clemmer, Post 339, Dallas.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15

was named Lieut.. Gov. over Bill
Osteen Of Durham.
Dallas Pickard of Durham was
chosen Secretary of State.
Buddy Bumgarner of Shelby was
named Superintendent of Public
Instruction.
W. E. Graham of Jackson
Springs became Commissioner of
Agriculture.
Elected Justices of the State
Supreme court were:
Worth Boyce of Raleigh. Jim
Davis of Lexington, Bill Simms of
Raleigh. Ham Wade of Charlotte
and Tom Marsh of Jacksonville.
Emmett White of Wilson won the
o%ratorical contest last night from
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
Lad Posts Bond
For Appearance
In Plane Case

GREENSBORO, June 14.-R)--
Edwin B. Johnson, youth OF 1400
Spring Garden street, was arrest
ed at 8:45 a. m. today at Green's
boro police station, where he ap-
peared voluntarily for the she-iff's
department of New Hanover county
and charged with larceny and re-
ceiving of an airplane valued at
$4,000, according to police.
johnson was released after post
ing $1,000 bond for appearance in
New Hanover court June 30, off,
GERS stated.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
City Briefs

John Rodney Hearn, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Hearn of
1911 Grace street, has been
commissioned a second lieu
tenant in the United States
Army upon successful COM
pletion of the Officer Candidate
Course at the Infantry school
at Fort Benning, Ga. He is
a graduate of New Hanover
High school and was a mem
Der of the ROTC.
The Rev. R. L.. Staley, gu
perintendent of the South AZ
lantic district of the Chris
tan and Missionary Alliance
will preach today at II am.
and again at 8 pm. at the
Wilmington Gospel Tabernacle,
it has been announced.
G. L.. Skipper, Leland, is
recovering in James Walker
Memorial hospital from a ma
jor operation which he under
went recently. His family re-
ported yesterday that his con-
dition is good.
M. F. Carney, Travelling
Auditor, Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad, with headquarters at
Wilmington yesterday was
awarded the company's 25-
year emblem for continuous
service. Carney, who lives at
121 Brookwood Avenue, enter
ed railroad employ February
16, 1922. Presentation was
made by D. A. Lockfaw, aud
itor miscellaneous accounts at
an informal ceremony held in
the general offices here.
Regular weekly dancing
classes are being conducted
at the YWCA, Mondays at
$3.50 p. M, with Miss Sara
Richardson, recent graduate
Of Coker College, as the in
t~ructress. The class is open
to all girls 12-years of age
and over.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
Mt. Holly Youth Elected
Governor Of Boys State

CHAPEL HILL, June 14-(PH
Frank Rankin of Mt. Holly, elect
ed governor Of Boys State here, to-
day called on both houses of the
mock general assembly to push
the State Good Health program
and advocated more meetings with
the Girls State group.
Rankin, president of the North
Carolina Beta High school service
group, last night was elected gov
ernor by a 81 majority over Barry
Ransom, president of the student
body at Charlotte's Harding High
school.
Other election results:
Bill Shaw Blalock Of Lexington
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
THANKS
the Editor:

10 tIle EQltOl.
I wish to thank you for the
splendid cooperation you and the
members Of your staff gave us
in connection with III Safety
show.
AS you probably already know,
il. was a huge success with UP
to 5000 children attending.
We now plan to make this an
annual event, but we could moi
have had a successful show with.
out your help. Mr.. Cauthen dis
d swell job on the advertising anc
Jack Cowie was more than good
on the news build-up.
D. D. CAMERON
Macmillan and Cameron company
Wilmington, N. c.
June IA, 1947
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
8-Year-Old Lad Is Shot
In Head By Baby Brother

AUGUSTA, Ga, June 14.-U.D-
An eight-year-old boy was in criti-
cal condition here today after be-
ing shot In the head by his three
year-old brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Thigpen, the
parents, said Billy took a .38 cali
Der pistol from a drawer and was
playing with it when it discharged,
the bullet entering the head Of his
brother Donald.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
Rev. Mauney Rites
To Be Conducted
At Hendersonuille

HENDERSONVILLE, June II
R-Funeral services for the Rev.
John David Mauney, SO. retired
Lutheran minister who died Fri
day following a long illness, viii
be held at Grace Lutheran church
here at 4 pm. tomorrow.
A native of Kings Mountain, he
was a former pastor at Beth Eden
in Newton, St. Paul's in Columbia,
S. c., st. Andrews at Hickory, st.
Matthews at Augusta, Ga, and
Grace church here. He once served
as Bible instructor at Lenoir- Rhyme
college.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
1ABOR CLEE CLUB
DIRECTOR RESIGNS
Mrs.. Rogers Terminates
Services AS Teacher
Also
,snac;aI to The Star-News)

TABOR CITY, June 14.-Mrs.
q W Woody, director of the Tabor
Wv High school glee club and a
,.,cber in the schools here for
law wears, has resigned to de-
vote full time to her home.
WI Troder Mrs. Woody's direction,
-. glee club became one of the
u !" Known musical groups in this
'sction and won several important
contests
principal c. H. Pinner announc,
~ that a full-time public school
s,sic teacher would be employed
a'ring the coming year, and would
srobably take over direction OF
=. glee club.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
Moral: Don't Awaken
Sleepy Racoon Because

PHILADELPHIA, June 14.-(P
Don't let anybody tell you diff
ferently but a raccoon resents be-
ing awakened in the dead OF night.
Myer B. Marcus and his wife
returned home last midnight and
spotted the animal snoozing on the
garage window sill. They decided
against locking their automobile
and the racoon in the garage to-
gether.
Marcus used a stick as convinc-
ing "get going" argument. But
the accom- simply snarled, barred
its teeth and-stayed put.
Marcus called the cops.
The raccoon Immediately fled
in apparent recognition of the law.
The American Indian Wigwam
is not a tent, although it is often
confused with the tepee Or tent.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
Marriage Delayed
Is Days According
To Billy Hoyle'

ATLANTA, Ca, June 14-W.R-
Nothing goes "according to Hoyle''
for 20-year-old Billy Hoyle. The
youths plan to marry Fraulein
Irene Bunte of Blomberg, Ger
many, by telephone today was de-
layed by an unromatic clerk here
who remembered that in georgia
the bride must be 10 or have her
parents consent. Hoyle's intended
lacks 10 days o. being 10, so the
wedding was postponed for Is
days.
About 5000 kinds Of dinosaurs
are known to have lived in the
age of reptiles.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
ACTRESS TO RETURN HOME

LONDON, June 14-P-Glorla
Jean, 19-year-old Hollywood starlet
who tainted in the middle Of her
program of songs on the stage of
the London casino Tuesday night,
has decided to abandon her en-
gagements in Britain and return to
America next week, she said to-
[daY.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
Flag Day Passes ;
Almost Unnoticed
In Columbia, Tenn.

COLUMBIA, Tenn, June 14-UH
American Legion officials and
city officers were red-faced today
when a Daily Herald reporter tele-
phoned them and said:
Guess why the Daily Herald
has its flag up today?" Did they
remember that today was Flag
Day."
The Herald's editors, however,
t~ruefully admitted that they too
forgot about the event until mid
day.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
ASH STUDENTS RECORD

SOUTHPORT, June 1+Graduat-
ing at the past session after IL
years as a student in the Wacca-
nav school at Ash, Leon J. Phelps,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. R. I. Phelps,
has the enviable record Of never
having missed a day from school
during the above time.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
UNDER THE
TOWN CLOCK
DEEDS

DEEDS
Albert s. Simon to Cletus B.
Cook, lot IL, block 80, Sunset
Park, city.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
James Player, of Wilson and
Miss Annie Belle Mechanics, Of
Wilmington.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
GENERAL INFORMATION

property will be sold on an LAS is-Where
IS" basis, with no warranty as to con-
dition, and without recourse against tne
government, Failure to inspect will not
constitute basis for cancellation of bid.
or adjustment. The full responsibility for
removal of the property from its locatlon
shall be upon the purchaser; Properly
must be removed from location within
ten (10l days from date of sale.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
WILLIS NAMED DIRECTOR

NEW BERN, June 14.-Approv-
ing the purposes and plans for
universal training for young
American men, the army advisory
committee of the New Bern
Chamber Of Commerce has ap-
pointed 1t. Col. Albert T. Willis,
retired, to present the features
of the. training plans to local
civic organizations.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
DEPOSITS:

A deposit of 1917 of total bid y re-
o,1ired upon entering bid. An ADDITION
al 10 depoeai will be required or BIDS
in excess of 500, 600. 90. Deposits must oe
made by cash. bid bond. cashiers cheeks
certified check or postal money oroers,
PAYABLE to the Treasurer OF the onlteo
States.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15
NEWS
BRIEFS
NEW POP PLANT PLANNED

NEW POP PLANT PLANNED
NEW BERN, June 14.-What is
planned as the finest bottling plant
in this area is being constructed
on the outskirts of town by the
DR.. Pepper Bottling company. The
new equipment will be able to bot
tie 100 bottles per minute. Pau
3. Ellis, plant manager, says that
a feature Of the new structure
will be a large reception room,
which will be available without
charge to the public for use of
parties, civic club meetings and
other gatherings.
SMITH ATTENDS N. Y. SCHOOL
NEW BERN, June I4.-Earl A.
Smith, assistant cashier of the
First-Citizens Bank and Trust COM
pany here, left today for Rutge~7
university, New Brunswick, N. j.,
to enter the graduate school of
banking conducted by the Ameri-
can Bankers association.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-15

EkENSs
Cash unless credit has been previously
established with WAA. War Assets Ad-
ministration reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. and in any event to
make awards to the best interest Of the
government. All sales subject to War
Assets Standard Conditions Of Sale, x
cept as may be herein modified. This
Nogales international., 1947-01-17
2,l72 Claims
Here For


During December the number of
unemployment compensation and re-
adjustment allowance claims taken
in local offices throughout the state
exceeded the claims in November by
1888 stated j. E. SWope, Chief OF
Benefits of the Unemployment Com
pensation Division of the Employ
ment Security Commission. A total
of 1897 unemployment compensa-
ton claims and 18,267 readjustment
allowance claims, including 253 self
employed, were filed during the
month.
Of the 1858 claims taken in the
entire state, during the calendar
year, the Nogales local office of the
Unemployment Compensation Divi-
sion of the Employment Security
Commission took 2,172 claims for
unemployment compensation and re-
adjustment allowances. AS the re-
suit of claims filed throughout the
state, $6,136,826 was paid in 1916,
81, ,349, 1856 in unemployment COM
pensation benefits and $4,786, $40 in
readjustment allowances.
Nogales international., 1947-01-17
Cochise County Scene OF Oil Drilling
Operations At Two Places

The quest for "black gold' in Ari-
zona is continuing, with two oil
prospecting operations in Cochise
County now occupying the spotlight,
according to o. G.. Williams, state
land commissioner.
Despite many disappointments in
the past, Mr.. Williams is among
those who remain firm in the belief
that there is oil in Arizona and that
one of these days it will be found.
Among several current or project
ed experimental drilling projects in
the state, the two now in progress in
Cochise County seem to hold great
promise, the commissioner believes.
They are within 80 miles of each
other and are being conducted by
M. D. K. Fitzwater and 10y Turbe-
vile. Fitzwater is a former Texas
oil man who twice became million
aire through oil-field operations in
Louisiana and Arkansas.
His project is located near San
Simon, where Fitzwater three years
ago bought a ranch covering 1000
acres and built home.
His we'll, now down to a depth Of
1895 feet, is located on what is
known as San Simon dome.
He has obtained leases on 10000
acres of land, 1900 of which are on
tracts owned by go individuals, and
1900 acres of which are state-owned
lands. The first test was spudded
last June.
Drilling now is in progress both
night and day.
The second Cochise county drilling
operation is located about 80 miles
west of San Simon. This test is
being put down by Turbeville, also a
former Texas oil man who now re-
sides in Phoenix, anh group of
associates organized as the Cochise-
Arizona Oil Corporation, which has
leased 100000 acres in the area.
Progress of this exploration also is
being watched with interest by those
who have faith in the oil-producing
Nogales international., 1947-01-17
Vet Insurance
Accounts Moved
To San Francisco

PHOENIX, Jan. 19-Government
life insurance accounts of all World
War II veterans in this area have
been moved from New York to the
San Francisco Branch IL Office of
the Veterans Administration, Will
liam T. Hardaway, manager of the
Arizona VA Regional Office at
Phoenix, announced today.
Activation of this new office prom
ises better and quicker service in all
insurance transactions and marks
the end of a major portion of Cen
eral Omar N. Bradley's program of
putting operational VA offices closer
to veterans, Hardaway said. The
new establishment is, in effect, the
home office of National Service Life
Insurance policyholders in the
branch area of Arizona, California,
Nevada and Hawaii.
Veterans holding us. Government
Life Insurance policies issued dur
ing World War I, or prior to October
8, 1910, and whose policy numbers
are preceded by the letters '"T'' or
"K," will continue to remit premi-
ums to Washington, DC, where
their accounts are Serviced. All
other veterans, or those with policies
issued after October 8, 1910, should
make remittances to 180 New Mont
Nogales international., 1947-01-17
UP REPRESENTATIVE
NOGALES VISITOR

Joseph M Quinn of Los Angeles,
business representative of the Unit
ed Press, was caller Monday at the
office of the Nogales international.
Nogales international., 1947-01-17

ham of Patagonia. spent the week
end visiting Maxine Kaun of Elgin.
Mr.. Russell Van Gorder was a
business visitor in Tucson Thursday
Amos Davis from Sonoita was a
business visitor in Nogales Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Reagen Gardner and
son Edwin of Sonoita attended the
dance in Elgin Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Parker and
Albert Olander spent Monday in
Nogales attending business and shop
ping.
Nogales international., 1947-01-17
Relief At Last
For Your Cough

Creomulsion relieves promptly be-
cause it goes right to the seat OF the
trouble to help loosen and expel
germ laden ph1egm, and aid nature
to soothe and heal raw, tender, In
famed bronchial mucous mem.
braneS. Tell your druggist to sell you
q bottle of Creomulsion with the un-
derstanding you must like the way it
quickly allayS the cough or you are
to have your money back.
CREOMULSION
for Coughs, Chest Colds, Bronchitis
Nogales international., 1947-01-17
ELCIN NEWS
(By MRS. JAMES PARKER)

The dance sponsored by the Elgin
Woman's Club on Saturday evening
was well attended.
Nogales international., 1947-01-17

gomery Stieet, San Francisco, Hard
away pointed out.
Information concerning GI insur-
ance may be obtained from any VA
office, located at Phoenix, Tucson,
Yuma, Flagstaff, Globe, Douglas and
Window Rock.
Nogales international., 1947-01-17

Betty Bradford and Frances Dun
Nogales international., 1947-01-17

possibilities of Arizona, according to
Mr. Williams. The Turbeville rig is
similar to the Fitzwater equipment.
It's derrick is 1876 feet high and of
reinforced steel construction.
At the Fitzwater well, oil satrrat-
ed sand was found at a depth Of
1900 feet.
Neither the Fitzwater nor the
Turbeville operations are "stock sell
ing or promotional operations and
their hackers have no stock for sale,
Mr.. Williams said.
Nogales international., 1947-01-17

The dance sponsored by the Elgin
Woman's Club on Saturday evening
was we'll attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Maloney and
son Jimmie, and daughter Pattie,
were weekend visitors at the James
Parker ranch. Mrs. Maloney will
be remembered as Jewel Parker.
Miss Pearl Vaughn and brother,
Mr.. Will Vaughn of Hanford, Calf,
who are descendants of one of the
first families to establish home in
the Elgin district, have been visiting
for several days with their aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Bergier of
Patagonia, accompanied by Mrs.
Bergier we're visitors at the Parkers'
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Reagen Gardner was a shop
per in Tucson Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Parker
were business visitors in Tucson Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Shumake and
daughters of Patagonia attended the
dance in Elgin Saturday evening.
Rettv bradford and Frances Dun
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-19

by Wallace West to vote in the
special election on Tuesday for a
junior college and a tuberculosis
sanatorium and were told thai
transportation to the polls will
be provided. Anyone desiring
TRANSPORTATION should call the
Chamber of Commerce on that
Gay.
Ed Ward was appointed sec
rotary of the organization to fill
the unexpired term of Jack At
kinson who resigned the position
due to business matters which will
take him out OF the city.
At the suggestion of Harry
Dozier, chairman of the veterans
and military affairs committee,
the Jaycees went on record as fav-
oring the proposal that the City
Council provide $3.50 per month
for the continuation of U. S. O. ser
vices here to take care of the ser
vicemen who visit here. The U
S. o. funds expire March 81.
Tommy Williamson, Wallace
West, and Aubrey Thompson were
appointed to serve on the Scrap.
book committee by president Jesse
Sellers.
Guest Of the club last night was
iBu Gibson OF Carolina Beach.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-19
7halians' Presentation
Gets Hearty Reception

3rd, George Spelvin, H. Ross Troth,
Thomas ]. Cause, James Putnam,
Everett Higgins, and H. Edmond
Rodgers, all of whom handled
whatever was entrusted to them
in splendid manner, rounding out
a thoroughly good cast. The pro
gram listed six young boys who
were to sing owe the radio on {
Christmas Eve broadcast from the
Stanley house, but this reviewer
could only see three vested figures
On the stage. By peering arounc
the two feminine hats that were
blocking his view, it was decided
that one of the boys was a little
girl.
1t was a good show, and it was
well done, under the direction Of
j.. P. Pretlow with the assistance O
Robert Redmayne.
The program credited the follow.
ing committees as being in charg,
of staging the play: Technical di
rector, Hester c. Donnelly; Stage
manager, Everett Higgins; cos.
tune committee, Lelie Corbin.
chairman; properties committee,
Andrew Harriss, Reba johnson and
Alice Canister; makeup commit.
tee. Jesse Reynolds, chairman.
Scenery for the set was designed
and prepared by the workshop,
and that mummy was the work Of
the Vocational and Art departments
of the local High school.-W. C. r.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-19
HASKETT RESIGNS
BOARD POSITION
City's Representative On
Civil Service Commits
sion Quits

Nathan S. Haskell, the city
administrations representative on
the civil service commission,
yesterday submitted his resig-
nation to City Manager j. R.
Benson.
Haskell was the fifth and last
remaining member of the board
to take the step, four others
having quit March 10 because OF
what was termed existing con-
ditions' facing the commission.
Benson said the resignation of
Haskell, who has been i'll in a
Rocky Mount hospital for several
weeks, might be accepted in
order that a quick nomination of
a successor might. be made.
So far none of the five places
on the commission have been
filled but steps to nominate rep
resentatives are expected to b e
taken by the police department,
the New Hanover Medical Society
and the Wilmington Ministerial
Association sometime this week
or early next week.
The fire department s sched-
uled to meet this afternoon at
three o'clock to name a successor
to Norwood S. Westbrook as that
departments voice on tn e COM
mission,