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Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1947-03-13

Edd and Humphrey Beverly,
good citizens Of the Honey Camp
section, were callers at the Her
aid office Wednesday.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1947-03-13

Freel Hanover, of Blowing
Rock, was here Wednesday
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1947-03-13
By Ed Nofziser

The United s+oies half the lumber the world Wonder how
people give thought to where it's going to keep coming
from"
Evening star., 1947-09-14
ScreWball
Genius
If necessity was the
mother of Russ Oakes's
inventions, she must
have died laughing 80.

ARMED with self-6nding golf ball. tip hand for
IA shy bellhops, chatter elimnator for use at the
moves sure-strike bowling ball and some SO other
cockeyed Inventions Russell E. Oakes of Waukesha
Wisc has been launching one-mm gloom-elimina-
ton campaign for the last 10 years.
From eight to five Russ fits well the pattern of
typical businessman. He's copy writer for Mil
waukee advertising agency. But after hours, he's
the 'Wizard of Waukesha,'' busy with his
and automatic sheep counter to help insomniacs.
At first he kept his weird hobby to himself working
at it only for fun. But then the Waukesha Rotary
Club asked Member Oakes to fill in program gap
Right away, he was deluged with requests to ap-
pear before civic. business, and fraternal groups
His ideas spring from a lush imagination, but all
must conform to the inventors goal of providing new
and different answers to everyday problems This is
the way Oakes ustifes his Illuminated collection box
When penny is dropped IN, a red light flashes A
green light rewards quarter and for dollar bill the
contraption intones chimes The piker who tries to
palm off a button gets his when a pistol shot
skaters the Sabbath quiet.
And just to prove he could do it, somewhere along
the line, he stopped being screwy long enough to
patent two inventions that are practical by the stad
standards of humdrum world - streamlined arrow
and novelty menu holder. But anybody can invent
useful things he says What takes brainsi to invent
triple decker set of false teeth for eating combination
saho"cnes - SHEllA SEITz
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-15
CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY

On Monday evening, Feb ruary the third, MT. and Mrs. George Watson celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a delightful party at their home as 6 Pavilion Street.
 The home was beautifully decorated with fresh cut roses and other flowers. The rump- us room (which was used for music and dancing) was deco rated with crepe paper of vari- ous hues.
 The one hundred and fifty guests present enjoyed the ham, chicken salad, chitterlings, rolls, potato chips, peanuts, ice cream, cake and drinks.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-15
Women's S Club
 Hears Miss Mixter

The Mothers and Home Max CTS Club met Friday evening, February the seventh, at the Women's League on Avon St. The special feature of the eve ming was a short movie called Tricks and Treats" shown by Miss Arra Mixter of the Hart ford Gas Company. Miss Mix ter brought prepared samples of the various dishes shown in the movie. These dishes along with the coffee prepared by the refreshment committee served as a delicious repast.
 Leaflets with helpful home making hints were distributed.
 Miss Eugene Shaw, chairman of the program committee, made her report. The president, Mrs. Marshall Wood, presided.
 The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Julia Grant
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-15

before going to Morris Brown, and also pastored for seven years the Rock Temple AME Church, Conyers, Georgia. Rev. Alexander served for four years as chaplain with the Army of the United States. In recogni- iton of the type of service which he was trying to render to our troops in his theater, he was promoted to the rank of major, and made Jason Chaplain for all the Negro Anti-Aircraft units in the Southwest Pacific Theater.
 Rev. Alexander is at present studying at the Boston Univer- sity School of Theology, where he is in candidacy for the de- gree of Master of Sacred Theo- logy.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-15
BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL STATEMENT ON
 REV. H. ALEXANDER

Robert H. Alexander, a native
 f Mitchell County, Georgia, ob- tained his early training in the public schools of that county. He secured his college training from Morris Brown College, At lanta, Ga, graduating from that institution in 1941. He is al so graduate of Turner Theo- logical Seminary, Atlanta, hold ing the B. D. degree from that school.
 Rev. Alexander pastored at churches in his home county
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-15
INSTALLATION SERVICE SORORITY SPONSORS

On Sunday afternoon at Shi- loh Baptist Church, Delta Gam ma Theta Sorority sponsored a joint installation service. Par ticipatinng clubs, fraternities and sorities were the Carpe Diem Fraternity Phi Epsilon Sorority, the Cosmopolitan Be quires, Dallas and Rips clubs. Mrs. Eugene D.J. Shaw was the principal speaker, her subject being: The value of co-opera- tionamong the various clubs. For the musical portion of the program Miss Lorraine Duncan played a piano solo ''CIair De Lune', Mrs. Agnes Smith of Springfield, Mass, sang "A City Called Heaven and MT. Ri chard Walker sang Swing Low Sweet Chariot.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-15

Dr. Robert H. Alexander will be guest speaker at the Inde- pendent Methodist Episcopal Church, 210 Bellevue Street, Sunday, February 16, at II :00 AM.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-15
HARTFORD SOCIAL NEWS OLIVIA SHELTON, Editor
Alphas Reorganize

The Beta Sigma Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, met recently at the office of Dr. Joseph Bull lock and reorganized.
 The following officers were elected: Dr. Joseph Bullock, President; Clarence B. Shelton, Vice-President; George David, Recording and Corresponding Secretary Dr. Willard M. Cole man, Financial Secretary; F. T. Simpson, Sgt.-at-Arms; Treas urer, Rev. J. A. Wright; Chap lain, Rey. John Miller; Editor in-Chief of the Sphinx Maga- zine, William D. Graham.
 On Thursday evening, Feb ruary the 9th, the Alphas were royalty entertained at the beau tiful home of Dr. and Mrs. Will lard M. Coleman at 82 Brighton Street, New Britain, Conn.
 Prior to the business session delicious venison dinner was served, honoring Brother N. P. Dotson who will soon be leaving to accept a position ill Seattle, Washington.
 Beta Sigma Lambda has out lined an extensive and interest ing program which promises to be a great asset to the com munity.
 Roster of Alpha members |: Dr. Joseph Bullock, c. B. Shell ton, Frank T. Simpson, William D. Graham, Dr. w. M. Coleman, Rev. John Miller, Andrew Har- ris, Napolean Dotson, William Jones, William Johnson, Rev. J. A. Wright, John Newman and George David.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-15
Acknow1edg dgernent

The family of the late MT. Thomas Brown of 50 Kennedy Street wishes to express their appreciation and thanks to all those who were so kind to them during their recent bereave- ment.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-15
Calling All Delta's

If you are a Delta, or col ege student or graduate and would like to become a Delta, please contact Mrs. c. B. Shel- ton at 154 Enfield Street or call 6-9010 and ask for Mrs. Shelton.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-15

on Mahl Avenue. The date is Friday, February the twenty first.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-15
NOtice!! Notice!!

We gladly publish all club. church, personal or social items free of charge. Address your items to the Women's Page, Hartford Chronicle, 1702 Main St. Please get your news in by Friday of each week to in- sure publication.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-15

MT. and Mrs. Wallace Curtiss of New York spent the past week in the city as the house guest of MT. and Mrs. c. B. Shelton at 154 Enfield Street. The Curtiss' were married in New York Sunday, February the second at three o'clock.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-15

Miss Earlene Gregg, popular Beautician and proprietor of Earlene's Beauty Salon, and Faith Hair Pomade Laborato- ries, received a certificate of acceptance from the state of Connecticut last week. The new product has really caught the public s fancy and Miss Gregg is being kept very busy filling orders.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22

Be sure to save your cancelled
checks and receipts after bill is
paid. If a dispute arises over the
payment of bill, you then have
the evidence.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22

vacation land, the place has a real
holiday atmosphere about it and
plenty of facilities for extra-musical
recreation.
Father Franz Washer, the fam
ily's own musical director, teaches
all the singing classes 1.-TWO hours
each morning and two in the after
noon) out-of-doors, and the camp
ers respond quickly to his friendly,
informal manner of instruction. To
demonstrate that lack of piano is
no real obstacle to family sing ses-
sions, the classes are conducted
without instrumental accompani-
ment.
Self-consciousness and feelings of
musical inferiority quickly vanish
when the Traps visitors find that
the first day of study is nothing
more intimidating than group sing
ing of simple, familiar rounds.
After this introduction on the rudi-
ments of polyphonic structure, it is
an easy step to more complicated
a cappella canons by the great 10th,
18th and 18th century composers.
Within a few days-before
they realize what is happening,
in fact-grandmothers with no
previous musical training and
10-year-Oids who have strenu-
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22
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Use all your linens so they will
all be Numbered occasionally.
This way they'll stay white.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22
Threw Old Shoes, Rice at
Weddings in Ancient Times

Our habit of throwing old shoes
at weddings originated in the
mysterious East. Nowadays at the
ceremony, no bridegroom would
dream of batting his beloved over
the head with his shoe. But after
the Asiatic duo were pronounced
one, the groom straightway swat
ted his spouse with his slipper,
symbol of authority, to publicly
announce her obedience to him.
The ancient Anglo-Saxon con-
vention required the brides father
to fling his daughters slipper aft
er the bridal carriage to signify
that the authority under which his
child had lived had been trans
ferred to a new master.
The old Roman practice of max
ing bridal offerings of corn, SYM
boil of plenty, is recreated in our
pelting the newlyweds with rice.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22

ously resiste d conventional
music lessons" find them
selves Ginning in together on
intricate pre- classical choral
works which are unknown even
to many professional musi-
clans.
Father Washer is careful to
choose pieces calling for many diff
ferent vocal groupings, so that each
camper, before the end of the 10
day Sing Week, will have worked
with an all-male or all-female cho-
rus, and with a large mixed choir,
as well as with smaller groups of
4 to IL singers.
Break Down Barriers.
In line with this program, Father
Washer has made his own special
arrangements of many of the folk
songs which are featured promi-
nently on the Trap Family's con-
cert programs. The purpose, of
course, is to break down another
barrier to full musical enjoyment,
by showing that there is no mini
mum or maximum number of
voices, and no fixed proportion of
BASES, tenors, altos and sopranos,
necessary to effective choral sing
ing. Participants in the Sing Weeks
also learn, through this varied
course of study, what compositions
and arrangements are available for
the family or community groups
which they represent.
Maria Won Trap, one of the
seven singing sisters, also offers
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22

Juniors new puppy won't pro-
duce lonesome walls at night if an
alarm clock is put to bed with
him. The tick-tock sound will be
a lullaby for the lonely pup and
keep him quiet.
For quick drying of sheets, bed
spreads and tablecloths, hang
evenly and not quite double on the
line.
When placing articles in the re-
frigerator remove them from the
paper bags and place in refriger-
ator bowls. This increases cold
air circulation and looks heater.
When melting paraffin for can
ming do not allow the paraffin to
become steaming or smoking hot.
Just reduce it to a liquid
Season vegetables such as green
beans, corn, or spinach with bacon
or sausage drippings TO give them
unusual flavor.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22
Calliope Passes From
River Boats to Circus

The Calliope, the musical instru-
ment consisting of steam whistles
played by means of a keyboard,
was developed in Massachusetts
in 1855 as an added attraction on
river boats, says Golfers.
The popularity of these Floating
music boxes lasted 20 years and
then, as the steamboats, started to
discard them, the calliope passed
from the river to the land and has
since been associated with the cir
Gus, fair and carnival.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22

group and individual instruction to
those who are interested in learning
to play the recorder. The Traps
consider this ancient, end-blown
wooden flute a perfect choice for
the NEGLECTED adult - both be-
cause its technique is compara-
lively easy to master (as demon
strated by the fact that 7-year-old
Johannes Won Trap is now appear
ing in the Trapp Family Singers
afternoon concerts as a full-fedged
recorder soloist) and because the
instrument does not present the i'm
portant obstacle of high price.
Evenings of Music.
Guests who already play easily
portable instruments are asked to
bring them along, too, and friendly
evenings of chamber music in the
recreation center, Stephen Foster
hall, are fun for both participants
and listeners.
Then, by the time the Sing Week
is half over and the campers have
learned to rely for pitch on their
own ears rather than on instrument
tai support, Father Washer leads
his classes into the performance of
Bach chorales with flute and violin
accompaniment. Early scores call
ing for recorder accompaniment
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22

Irapp Family Music camp at
Stowe, VT, where 600 Americans of
all ages, from every section of the
country and every walk of life, will
spend 10 days each this summer
learning to sing choral classics and
play the ancient instruments with
which the Trap Family Singers
have attained worldwide fame as a
concert group.
The Trap Family Music Camp,
now in its fourth flourishing season,
represents wholly unique contri-
button to the musical life of this
country. It was established by the
late Baron Georg Won Trapp, his
wife and their 10 singing children,
to fill a need which has been
brought to their attention again and
again by members of their coast-to-
coast concert audience.
"Among our backstage visi-
tors after every performance"
the Baroness Won Trapp relates,
there are mothers and fathers
who want to know how they can
interest their children in sing
ing at home. And there are usu-
ally other wistful adults who
wish they were not too old to
learn something about making
music purely for their own
pleasure. To show these inter-
ested listeners the way to
more rewarding musical ex-
perience, we decided to set up
summer music center where
they might see for themselves
that singing is really as easy
for everyone as it is enjoy
able"
With the energetic Traps, to de-
eide is to act; and so, in the spring
of 1914, they leased an abandoned
CCC camp just down the road from
the Trap family farm at Stowe. In
just 46 days, the family, without
outside assistance, had converted
the dilapidated barracks into an
attractive group of dormitory build
ings, plus several private apart
ments for families mentioning to-
gether, a chapel, recreation hall,
office building and dining hail.
Each of the dormitories is named
after one of the Trap family's ia
vorite composers-Bach hall, Mo-
Fart hall and SO on-while the din
ing room Gin mischievous musical
joke) is called Rossini hall after the
composer whose lifelong interest in
food We'd with his love of music.
In Mountain Setting.
The camps natural surroundings
are an ally in the Traps program
of making the acquisition of must
cal learning quite painless. Set
amid the breathtaking Green noun
tain scenery of Vermont's famous
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22

Oversize patterns in drapery
and upholstery fabrics is the
trend today; large bold patterns
richly defined against neutral col
ors. Abstract and geometric pat
terms vie with floral designs in the
new fabrics.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22

HCCcAtudtcS Outu
HIS stunning yoke dress is
favorite with the junior crowd.
Four buttons close each shoulder
the wide girdle shows off love-
ly youthful figure to perfection.
Pattern No. 1872 is for sizes H. IL. 13.
IA, l6 and 10. Size ~. 3is yards of IS
or 39inch: ! yard ric rae TO trim.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22
Singing Home Is Happy Home,
Unique Summer Camp Proves
Holiday of Music-Making Entices
People from, Varied Walks of Life
WNU Features.

When Nebraska farm boy, a middle-aged California
school teacher, debutante from Bosons Beacon Hill
New York tacab driver with his family decide
TO vacation at the camp, the place which
tracts them obviously unusual Specifically the
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22
Easy to Sew

A SWEETLY styled school dress
for the girl of six to fourteen.
So simple and easy to sew she can
make it herself with a little help
from Mother. Two sleeves are
provided, making it suitable for
different occasions.
Pattern No 8l79 comes in sizes 6. 8,
10. ~ and Ia years. Size 8. pa yards of
39-inch for either sleeve.
Send your order to:
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22

When crystal vases and bottles
need cleaning, break several egg
shells into the bottle or vase, add
a little water, and shake until all
film and dust disappears from the
glass.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1947-08-22

If you have bottle of perfume
that you hesitate to use because of
its heavy odor, try adding a few
drops to your bath water. You
will find it pleasant.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-19
BOY SCOUT TROOP NO. 23E WINNER,
 THURSDAYS RALLY

Robert Boochever and Keith Wildes were the successful Scout masters last night of the Holy Trinity Troop 23, which won the Juneau District Rally and their Troop was awarded a brass official Scout bugle and a beautiful first place streamer for gathering total of POI points.
 Robert Wagner, Scoutmaster of Troop 610, lead his Troop to second place in the rally by accumulating 106 points.
 Judges were high in their praise in the efficient manner in which Don MacKinnon, Senior Patrol Leader of Troop g, handled his Troop. The Holy Trinity Troop placed second place for honors at camp last year. They were topped by Troop 643 of Sitka. Last hints rally proved the -year-old Troop to be making good strides toward the top spot in the district.
 Herbert Riley, Senior Patrol Lead CT for the Douglas Troop, did an excellent job of keeping his Troop under control. Besides winning sec- ond place in the rally the Douglas Troop placed fourth place at sum- mer camp last season.
 Scouts of Douglas who partici- pated in the rally were: Richard Isaak, Vernon Stevens, Pat Yelling ton, John Jensen, Bill Fleek, Herbert Riley and Tom Cashen.
 Scouts of Troop 23 were: Donald MacKinnon, Gerald Shaw, Gerald Wade, Fred Stewart, Arthur Mo Kinnon, Eddie Dull, Gary Hedges, Richard Folta, Kenneth Murray Keith Oberton. Elton Engstrom.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-19
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
COUNCILMEN NOW POLICEMEN

OOONClLMEN NOW fOLlCEMEN
 A special meeting of the Douglas City Council was held last night on the request of Mayor Pusich, to act on several important matters,
 An ordinance, named No. 27, was read concerning gambling and vag- rancy and was adopted unanimously by the Council. Ordinance No. 27 prohibits gambling of any kind to be done within the city, also pro- hibitS slot machines from being in- stalled or used, punch boards or any other means of gambling. The ordi- nance also gives the city vagrancy law and provides a $100 fine or 30 days jail sentence or both on the discretion of the City Magistrate upon conviction.
 The ordinance passed its first and second reading at the meeting with adjournment made for that pur- pose.
 The Mayor also swore in all six Councilmen-Rex Hermann, Charles Whyte, Elroy Fleek, Sante Degan, Charles Werner and William Boehl as special police and authorized them to enforce or assist in enforc- ing any city ordinance that is not observed.
 The city bus franchise was up for cOOSiderah hle dicci,cSiop hut uoc mostly personal between members of the audience and nothing definite was decided by the Council.
 Another special meeting was call ed by Mayor Pusich for next Mon day night, when the third reading of the gambling ordinance would be read, and if passed, become ef- fective.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-19
GALA TIME PLANNED FIRST ANNIvERSADY OF COUNTRY CLUB

A gala celeLca,.on will be held at the Salmon Creek Country Club on Tuesday evening, December 23 in honor of the Clubs first anni- versary, All members and guests of the Club are invited to attend the festivities and free cocktails will be served in the evening be- tween 8:30 to 9 o'clock. Jerry Nottinghams orchestra will play for dancing from 9 o'clock until
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-19
SCHOOL PROGRAM TONIGHT

The Douglas Public School Christ mas program will be given to the public this evening in the school gymnasium, beginning at 8 o'clock
 A full program of entertainment is scheduled, parts of which each student will contribute.
 The first and second grades will start the program with lullaby songs and rhythm band.
 The third and fourth grades will present musical and dance. Fifth and sixth grades will present pan tomime of six scenes and the sev- enth and eighth grades will present several recitals and poems.
 The program will end with Christ mas carols by the Douglas Rainbow Girls.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-19

the wee sma' hours"
 The Club has been colorfully decorated for the occasion with 5Geenery and tinsel and Christmas trees have been placed in both dining rooms.
 In it's first year of operation the Club has taken it's place in the community and provided gath ering place for many affairs of To- cal organizations and banquets ncnoring visiting dignitaries.
 In the second year of operation, the directors of the Club plan to expand their facilities and will install nine-hole golf course in front of the Club building.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-19

Maston to pack Christmas boxes to be delivered to residents in poorer circumstances to assist them in a Merry Christmas. Anyone knowing of needy persons are asked to con- tact some members of the club and give their name and address.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-19

Plans wee completed today for the food sale tomorrow at Par sons Electric Co., under the aus pices of the Ladies Auxiliary of Taku Post, Veterans of Foreion Wars. Proceeds are to be used ior the children at the VFW Chil- dren's Hcme at Eaton Rapids, Mich
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-19
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Denali scheouIed to sail from Seattle tomorrow.
 Alaska scheduled to sail from Se- attle, December 23.
 Sword Knot scheduled to sail from Seattle Dec. 26.
 Princess Norah scheduled to sail from Vancouver, December 29.
 Aleutian. from west, scheduled southbound a. m. Sunday.
 Try the Wanl-aoS for bargains!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-19
w. F. sNYDERs HAVE SON

A six-pound and seven-ounce baby boy was born to MT. and Mrs William F. Snyder yesterday morn ing, December 19, in St. Ann's Hos pital in Juneau.
 The baby boy is a first child for the Snyders. Daddy is with the USED in the tugboat service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-19

CHRISTMAS BOX PACKING
 The members of the Douglas Island Women's Club will meet Monday at the home of Mrs. George
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-19

Try the wan,-aos for bargains!