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The Chicago star., 1948-08-28

the book if they weren't out
there. Home front folk read it
and say it gives you a real feel
ing of what it must have been
like.
It's book that has printed in
large type in the front: "All char
acters and incidents in this novel
are fictional, and any resem-
blance," etc, etc. And it's book
that needs that. Because anybody
who reads it is sure these are
real guys.
Fictional. heck. He just gave
'em different names. And he was
real good at seeing down into
their souls. too. It's too much to
believe that anybody made up
these people. It's stretching il a
lot to believe that a 2S-year- old
kid could learn so much about
his buddies in the course of the
war years.
The Chicago star., 1948-08-28

optometrist, DIR. p. H. Johnsen,
will give you sound advice on
making the most of your eve
troubles. Call SPA. s3S2 for app'ts.
The Chicago star., 1948-08-28
MOVIES
Film ubosaf vaudeville:
this Is vwEauf killed IL
Reviewed by BOB BENNETT

THIS is the season for those
i tired, insipid musicals that
have become synonymous with
the word Hollywood. Until
more tired one comes along,
"Give My Regards to Broadway"
will have to fill the bill.
It's all about the tragic death
of vaudeville. And this is dex-
hibit A. 1t seems, indeed, to have
been a merciful death.
The plot is complicated and
inane and has to do with the
The Chicago star., 1948-08-28

OPENING Sale which lasts through
Saturday, July 3rd. Celebrate
with them by taking advantage
of the many bargains during this
opening sale.
The Chicago star., 1948-08-28

For your greater convenience and
shopping com fort PEOPLES
The Chicago star., 1948-08-28

FOOD MART, sos
07 EAST 3lST ST.
h a s completely
modernized their
super food store.
They are C le-
brating this occa-
iSQn with n GHanA
The Chicago star., 1948-08-28
BOOKS

WHAT makes a best selling
w novel? Naked and the Dead
is first on the list nationally, Sec
ond in Chicago. There's no ques-
ton Naked is head and shoulders
above the others of its rival SELL
ers in the summer doldrum season
of our Lord 1948. But why?
Guys who were in the Pacific
say that nobody would appreciate
The Chicago star., 1948-08-28

New styles in eyeglasses make
the eyes dramatic and attractive.
The Chicago star., 1948-08-28

THE NAKED AND THE DEAD,
by Norman Mailer. Rinehart and
co.,. $500.
The Chicago star., 1948-08-28

II you want the
! a 5 t w ord in
looks" op in
a t HUMBOLDT
o p TIC A L CO.
3l26 w. NORTH
AVE. Northwest's
a n d nrOPreSSive
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06

the for the continued popularity of informal
vnca furnishings that they suitable for either city country
living However, today American and other provin
cia Styles the be adapted house and atmosphere
parable its mood and Accessories should fit in completely
informal feeling should add authenticity
interiors.
The inherent simplicity furnishings perfectly Illus
trated the shown this Charm comfort the
knoehe furniture maple and lampbases and
candlesticks of brass lend glow o
The liberal of white for the woodwork and shag brings
the coors the wall the plaid upholstery The
white Of the and leaves in the wall
The wall OF dark contrasts brightly with these vivid coo
For homemaker planning decorating of her home
Early there are many modern Of Early
wall floral small
mecs, rough paids has been designated
National Wallpaper Month"; good time shop for the pat
terms have in mind for spring decorating.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06

aons On hungry fam11eS VINO are
ess fortunate.
Small families. particularly find
hat the average loaf Of bread dries
rather quickly. and there are sew
sral slices within the week that are
regarded as unfit for sandwiches.
But there are literally thousands Of
Uses for such bread.
Why not start on a personal
campaign Of your own just to see
how much you can save by using
every scrap Of bread well? Spread
the word to your friends and neigh
bors. and let's see if We can't really
save food, which Is the equivalent
of putting dollars and cents in your
pocketbook?
Here are ways to use those left
over pieces Of bread with meats
and vegetables. They stretch these
other foods as well as make the
dish more savory, which will be of
interest to the palate as well as the
purse.
Tangy Cheese Dish.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
C.C.GAL |. w AY
SEEKS
YOUR SUPPORT

at the ballot box on the above
said date. | have lived in the 5th
District As years. Have been ac-
tive in civic. political, religious,
and fraternal matters to make
your district better community
in which 0 live.
If am nominated and elect.
ed, | will honestly represent the
people of the 5th District. |. here
by, make a solemn pledge to take
the rep tape out Of the Old Age
Assistance Act without any in
crease in eRal Estate Taxes.
If you are interested in help
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06

on half OF the slices. Top each
with the other tomato slices. Place
toothpick into middle Of each sand
wich" to hold tomato slices togeth.
er. Roll the tomato slices in the
bread crumbs, dip in beaten egg and
roll again in bread crumbs. Bake
on wellgreased cookie sheet in q
hot (400 degree) oven for 20 min.
utes. i
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06

ing to elect representative to
represent you, | am asking you
to stop at my headquarters, 2420
Grant street, and regiser in nc
Galloway for Senator Club.
Show the strength and power
of your ballot in the areaa in
which you live. Don't fail to vote
in the Primbary election, on April
l3, l948.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06


The following map herein be-
low is the 5th Legislative District
of the State Of Nebraska. This
is for your information on voting
for your choice to represent you
in the l949 Legislative at the
State Capital, Lincln, Nebr.
If you live in the boundaries Of
said outlined map and if you are
registered voter, you are elig-
ible to vote in the primary elec-
ton on April l3, 1913.
|. C. C. Galloway, sincerel
solicit your earnest consideration
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
Destroyer of Crops

Destroyer Of Crops
Hail storms destroy more farm
crops In America than tornadoes.
Daylight Saving Time
Daylight saving time is a menace
to the health Of school children.
according to DR.. John p. Turner
Philadelphia board of education. He
stated that school children are get.
ting only six or seven hours sleep
and many are suffering from nery-
GUS reaction because Of fast time.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
Midday Fishing Spots

Midday fishing will produce the
best results if the angler will de-
vote his attention where the water
is cooler and contains more oxygen,
attracting fish to strong currents
and rifles or deep. springfield pools.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06

en- eggs. Place
dry bread crumbs
on pie plate.
Slice each toma-
to crosswise into
fourths. Place one
tablespoon Of the
cheese mixture
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06

Prices Outstrip Output
From 1915 to 1919, total U. S.
farm income rose 180 per cent but
farm production went up only
about Is per cent.
Americas Egg Basket
More than SIS billion eggs will be
produced on more than five million
u. S. farms in 1947.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06

throw away a
stale slice Of
bread, but, IL
each family were
to save 4 slice Of
bread every day.
the amount would
feed many mil
families who are
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
PicA Right Knife

Whether a knife Is sharp and
stays sharp depends on the quality
Of the steel blade. the grinding Of
the blade and the way 1t Is tenn
pered. The finest blades are forged
and thus are strong. flexible and
easy to grind.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
Half Have Lights

Halt Have Lights
Fifty-three per cent Of the nations :
farms now have electric service.
Found New Mexico Instead
Searching for the tabled seven
golden cities Of Cibola, the Spanish
conquistadores were the first white
men to set foot upon what is now
New Mexico.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
Insectfcidal Fog Used

An insecticidal fog applicator pro-
ducing true fog which quickly sur
rounds and clings to all objects and
penetrates the smallest crevices is
one Of the latest weapons for insect
control.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
Origin OF Indians

There are theorists who trace the
American Redmen to the lost con-
tinents Of Mu and Atlantis. and
still others who identify them az
the lost tribe Of Israel and the wan
dering Greeks Of Homer.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
Best Mouth Wash

American Dental association re-
ports that pure water is the best
mouth wash since it is cheap,
stable, readily available, non-irri-
tating and harmless. even Ii swal-
lowed.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
LYNN CHAMBERS MENUS
Salmon Salad Potato Chips
Tomato Surprise
Watercress Salad
Bran Mullins Beverage
Blueberry Cobbler
Cream
'Recipe given.
Recipe given.

I teaspoon garlic salt, II desired
2 teaspoons celery salt
4 teaspoons salt y
4 eggs, beaten slightly
2 cups dry bread crumbs
medium tomatoes
Combine cream cheese, milk and
seasoning. Add salt to slightly beat
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
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The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06

KEEP rayon draperies clean and
IA sparkling between launderings
or dry cleanings by giving them an
occasional brushing. This also as
sures greater serviceability, as accu-
rmulated dirt may weaken the fabric.
If you're planning new draperies or
curtains this season, why not try
making your ownl Send for the
helpful free leaflet, "Tips on Sewing
Rayon Draperies and Curtains" To
get your copy, just send a stamped,
self-addressed envelope to the Wo-
mems Page Editor of this paper.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
Start Of Soup Kitchens

Soup kitchens for needy children
were started in Germany in 1890
when Count Rumford invited hum
cry children to his municipal
bread line" in Munich.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
Don't Waste Bread!

Most Of " don't think II matters
Ae way or the other whether we
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
Population to DECLINE

A1ter having reached peak Of
le5 million in 1890. the population Of
the United States will start to de.
chne, according to a forecast by the
U. 5. bureau Of the census.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
Largest Attendance

The largest football game attend.
ance was at Soldier field. Chicago.
November 16. 1929. when 1882
spectators watched Notre Dame de-
feat Southern California IS to II.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
Space II Passengers

A passenger riding on a street
car. trolley coach or bus takes I'D
seven times less street space than
q private automobile passenger.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
Wrestling Revived

wrestling appears to have lapsed
~ sport between the time Of the
Sumerians. 5000 B. c., and 175o 3
:. when the Greeks put on 4 revival
Il wrestling.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
Worlds Oldest CITY

Dating back nearly 5000 years,
the prehistoric village OF Mersin In
southern Turkey, the most ancient
settlement ever discovered, was un-
earthed recently by Prof. John Gar
tang, 70, archeologist.
First Laws on Patents
Franklin institute was the first to
propose introducing a law for the
publication of patents and for the
acceptance Of these patents in court
as evidence.
Surface Of Apple Tree
A 12-year-old apple tree has
$4,000 to 10000 leaves, or approxi-
mately $500 square feet Of leaf sur
face.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06

NEW YORK(Soundphoo)- lard flour and butter prices
dropped sharply retail NY
sn steaks down much pound
wives uoany hailed expansion of their budgets
drop might be temporary Here Mrs Ellen customer looks
rice tags steaks from zoe to 66e e' Neee
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
Mentally I'LL In America

approximately seven million per.
sons In the United States are men.
tally Ill and their care costs the
public more than IT'S million dollars
a year.
The Omaha guide., 1948-03-06
NO OTHER PORTABLE
HAS ALL THESE ftA'o"-'

. Resharseable leah.pfGoi as ss,.sly sa[,
plsSs pA;,s IS syRs month sds, guarantee.
client charger.
into Ac house current
. puilt-in indicator SHOWS
when to reeharge' -.
. p,,sry can Be- :.sss ssh,,sd .ss' with
ou, removal from se'' =
. Oversize t,422 2T pysipSotss yHlaiso's.
. Three way tone CONTROL
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-09
DEATHS
Pfc. ]. w. Barnhill

Scotland Neck-Funeral e r.
vices for Pfc. Joseph w. Barn
hill, 81, who was killed in action
in Italy, May 12, 1914, were held
in the Scotland Neck Funeral
Home on Wednesday afternoon.
The Rev. w. D. Morris, pas
tor of the Scotland Neck Baptist
Church, officiated at the ser
vice. Burial followed in Sun
nyside Cemetery with full mill
tary honors accorded by
guard of honor from Fort Bragg.
Pfc. Barnhill worked in the
Norfolk Navy Yards following
his graduation from the local
high school. He entered ser
vice in 1912 and served in the
infantry.
He is survived by his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Barnhill,
one brother, w. B. Barnhill, all
of Scotland Neck and one sister,
Mrs. Robert Baker of Norfolk,
Va,
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-09

Nine Divorces
Granted This
Week In Court

Halifax - Court officials in
Halifax County Superior Court
said nine divorces were granted
here this week by Judge R. Hunt
Parker. ALI d vorce were
granted on the basis of two
years separation.
Absolute DEGREES were handed
down as follows: Lille Pittman
H o i m e S from Tommie Lee
Holmes; B. A. Gordon fr o m
Willie Collins Gordon; Waverly
F. White from Miriam A. White;
Genie L. Harlow from Mildred
G.. Harlow; Sylvestra Whitaker
from Roosevelt Whitaker, includ-
ing custody of two children; Ger
trude M. Williams from Thomas
Williams; Alma B. Smith from
Robert M. Smith; Edna @. Solo
mon from Zoro j. Solomon; and
Elizabeth Whitten Cumba from
Clyde l.. Cumba.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-09
Fishing Greek
Soil Election
Now Under Way

An election is being held this
week to elect Soil Conservation
Committeeman, according to l..
G. Barnhill, chairman of tn e
Fishing Creek Soil Conservation
District in Halifax County.
Candidates are D. B. Barne.
Of route one Enfield, W. D. Har
ris of route one Enfield, and ]
E. Wood of route one Enfield.
The man receiving the highest
number of votes will be elected
to serve for three years. The
district committe will assist in
developing and directing a soil
conservation program in Halifax
County.
Ballot boxes for the election
are located in the Agents office
at Halifax, Farmers Supply
Company at Enfield, Halifax
Farmers Exchange at Scotland
Neck, c. E. Cotton's store at
Roseneath, B. B. Everett's store
at Palmyra, Parks store in Til
lery, the Moonlight Service sta
ton, Pierce and Whitehead's in
Weldon, Harrison's Gin in Roam
oke Rapids, the Information Ser
vice Station, Johnson's store in
Littleton, Harris store in Airlie,
l. A. Crawley's store in Hollis
ter, Tippett's store in Ringwood,
Draper's Cross Roads, v. I. Mo-
horns store in Brinkleyville, ].
r. Lilies store in Aurelian
Springs, Haskins store in Dar-
lington and Nelms' store at
Pierce,s Crnss Roads
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-09
News Of Soil
Conservation
By M. w. Shugart, Jr.
Snil Conservation Service

Leland Kitchin of near Scot
land Neck, cooperator of the
Fishing Creek Soil Conservation
District, has seeded eight acres
of land not suited for continuous
row crop cultivation to a per-
manent pasture. Kitchin applied
one ton of lime, 800 pounds of
2-12-12 fertilizer, ten pounds of
orchard grass, and two pounds
of ladino clover per acre.
The following farmers in Hall
fax County have just received
blue gill Dream for stocking
their fish ponds: v. I. Mohorn,
S. C. Crawley, A. j. Melvin, ].
N. Harlow, and E. L. DeBerry.
Technicians of the Soil Conser-
walton Service assisted with To-
eating the sites and surveying
the ponds.
G. F. Hedgepeth of near Dar-
lington has constructed an d
seeded a one acre meadow strip
in one of his fields to orchard
grass and ladino clover. Hedge
peth plans to terrace this field
after a good sod is established
on this strip.
George D. Satterthwaite of
near Halifax, is another district
cooperator who is checking ero-
sion and also increasing feed for
his livestock on his farm by
seeding more land to permanent
pasture. Satterthwaite seeded
two acres of land to orchard
grass and ladino clover in 1946
and has seeded an additional
five acres to the same mixture
this fall.
R. S. Cutchin is having some
open type drainage bitches con-
structed with a drag laine and
bull dozier on his farm west of
Enfield. These bitches will b e
sloped and seeded to mix
ture of grasses and clover.
Mrs. G. A. Mohorn has made
application to the district for a
complete soil and water conser-
walton plan to be developed for
her farm near Hardrawee
school.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-09
Skyscraper For Singapore

Singapore -(AP)-@ @Singapor
soon will have its first complete
ly air conditioned large office
building - the new nine-story
branch of the Hongkong and
Shanghai Bank. The building will
boast the fastest elevators in
Malaga, its builders say.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-09

Detroit, Denver, Hammond
and Waterloo are the four new
teams in the National pro Basket
ball League this season.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-09

The Bronx once iced a team
in the old Canadian-American
Hockey League. The squad fin
ished fourth in the 1892 season
its only one.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-09

o
la Of Valley
o
Garcia dams Q The
, 1948-01-27
for constituted authority.

Tor constituted authority.
The United States Attorney
has held that the weight Of
authority in the United States
supports the conclusion that
under the circumstances of
this case the office Of Tax
Assessor is not to be deemed
vacant, and that Mr.. Hill may
hold over until the appoint
ment and qualification Of a
successor After citing numer-
Gus supporting decisions, the
United States Attorney con
cluded:
In view of the foregoing, it
IS my opinion that in the pres
ent case, Mr.. Hills term ex-
pired on January /, 1948, that
ne may continue to perform
the duties of Tax Assessor I'm
til his successor is appointed
and qualified, and that the
period he serves as a de facto
officer is to be credited to the
term of his successor"
, 1948-01-27
POSITION P Senior

Child Welfare Worker, st.
Crolx. Salary $500 per annum
Duties: to perform social case
work with families and child
rem, including Investigations
and social services incident
thereto, to distribute, cash or
commodity assistance, and per
form related work.
Qualifications: A four year
course IN an accredited college
or university with a bache-
lor's degree in sociology, edu-
cation, or allied field. Ability
to deal understandingly with
people, maturity, good health
and a pleasant personality
will be evaluated otherwise
qualified who are willing to
undertake in-service training,
either on the job or in institu-
tons aboard.
Apply in writing to Superin-
tendent of Social Welfare,
Christiansted, st. Croix.
, 1948-01-27
DE CASTRO.

nomination by the Municipal
Council. In the same COM
munication, which was re-
leased to the press by the
Municipal Council, the Acting
Governor vas directed to
separate Mr.. Hill from the
service Immediately.
The Acting Governor has
advised the Acting Chairman
of the Municipal Council that,
under the American form Of
Government the legislative
and executive branches of the
Government are coordinate
and independent branches,
and that the head of one
branch does not have author
ity, nor the right, to issue
directives to the head Of the
other branch.
The Acting Governor also
sent to the Municipal Council
an opinion of the United
States States Attorney, upon
which he has based his action
in holding Mr.. Hill temporari-
~ in office as a "hold-over"
under his previous appoint
ment, pointing out that such
action is proper and legal and
does not constitute disrespect
, 1948-01-27
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Five Room Apartment
Parlor-- Dining Room
Kitchen. Bedroom and Toilet.
Price must be reasonable
Address P.O. o. 573
Christiansted, st. Croix.
, 1948-01-27

GOVERNMENT OE
THE VIRGIL ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES
Charlotte Amalie, st. Thomas
BY the Acting Governor
..t... of ire
Virgin Islands of the United States
A PROCLAMATION
March OF Dimes and President Roosevelts Birthday
BY virtue Of the power vested in me I do hereby:
a. Set aside the period from January Is to January 80.
1913 for the l948 March of Dimes Campaign.
o. Proclaim Friday, January 80, 1913 a public holiday
throughout the Virgin Islands of the United States.
turing which period all citizens of the Virgin Islands are
urged to make generous contributions to the ceaseless war
u the National Foundation for Infantle Paralysis against
he dreaded polio.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set nv hand
nd caused the Seal of the Government of the Virgin Islands
q be affixed at Charlotte Amaie, st. Thomas, Virgin Islands
7 the United States, this 18th day of January, AID, 1913.
NORRIS F. DE CASTRO
Acting Governor.
, 1948-01-27
NORRIS F. DE CASTRO
Acting Governor.
RAIN STOPS PLAY

Reports from Barbados say
that rain stopped the batting
and conditions were so unsat-
is~factory that the game had
to be concluded as drawn.
, 1948-01-27

distance shot Of the Lagoon, a
part of the Centerline high
way of Bethlehem gap and
an old mill and ruin at Prin-
cesse.
, 1948-01-27

ruta mlerOceanlca mas cOrta pOr medic del canal one Fstados
- Gm auo COnstruyO = adminstra. Gran parte de la pobIaci6n de
O4uVVU naDltantes TabaJa en- Ia agricultural e industries forestaIaS
en- una extension territorial de S415O km2 Su representan+a 80
manente ante las Naciones Unidas 10 es ell ST.. Roberto de Il
uarul = Dandera panamena cOnsta de dos cuarte1es, roio '
azul' J dos biancos, con una estrella azul v otra roia en- dia9onaI
, 1948-01-27

Los cOnqutstadOres del Nuevo Mundo
encontraron la via terrestre de un lado !
otro de las Americas que buscaban, GUAM
40 vasco Ndnez de Balboa, en- 1913, ayisto
81 OceanO Pacifico desde una eminencia
en- 10 que es hoy dia Panama. La moderna
Rep1bIica de Panama todaria - -
, 1948-01-27

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i've body, and the public.
In the event of such centra-
fization, it would probable be
desirable to have representa-
ives of the Department ir
Charlotte Amalie, St. John,
Ghristiansted and Frederik-
sted, These representatives
would perform such tasks as
receiving collections from the
public, making local emergen-
cy purchases, and conducting
preliminary audits of those on
payrolls.
make weekend visits to the
Virgin Islands and also Haiti
during the period July 5 to
August Is, and include trips
70 sugar mills, coffee planta-
tons, pineapple canneries and
tobacco fields in Puerto Rico.
The unique social-educa-
tional problem created by the
sudden presence Of thousands
Of Puerto Rican children in
the city schools is a matter Of
concern to every New York;
teacher" Prof. Speer said.
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1948-05-08
0UR Town

a yen to learn how to sketch
but never could afford Twelve
got just the thing for you. Peg
gy Kraft, whose Chalk Talks are
well-known and well-liked from
here to Zanzibar, and Stan
Koppel, Institute for Design
student, are teaching a weekly
art class, every Thursday, II
noon till 100, Room 312, 166 w.
Washington. Costs 25 cents les
son, and proceeds to go to-you
guessed 1.-THE Chicago Star!
ACCORDING to Jefferson
Notes." bulletin of AVC's Thorn
as Jefferson Chapter, their wom-
ems auxiliary contributed 20
bucks to the clearinghouse work.
ers. What happened to the men
folks? Jefferson Notes.
also points out that: Men never
jump hurdles, for girls who
wear girdles" Talking
about girdles, the Tribune, we
hear, is scooping the pants off
the Sun-Times on the police
reporter news beats. Seems that
when the Sun Times-for the
usual deadly economy reasons
cut its staff of police reporters
the Trib doubled its police