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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1948-12-25
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

AS l048 draws close our thoughts turn
cess OUR READERS AND ADVERTISERS
During the years that have given you the MISSISSIPPI
ENTERPRISE the largest circulated service printed the
for coored Msssppans have found necessary call upon
many friends both coored and white from every section of
the state for support the form of subscriptions and advertise
ent and indeed proud almost every
:have been given the hoehearted support every person
:eontacted.
the merchants and business people all the principals Of High Schools
and Presidents of Colleges all and heads Of other religious
organizations all the aerna social and organizations and
EVERYBODY IN EVERY SECTION OF THE STATE been
and kind enough permit solicit their cooperation
We wish ask all of readers each advertisement
in paper and in reading realize that SERVICE the keynote
of each firm herein listed remember that these businesses
shown their interest you and they deserve your patronage
your Loyalty.
We extend carriers, only in Jackson
towns where the paper distributed thanks and
appreciation for loyal service
OAnd we feel that best way Of wishing all of you a
happy and prosperous New Year you
continued high quality and throughout COM
ing year and all the years to come.
THE MISSISSIPPI ENTERPRISE.
WILLIE j. MILLER Owner-Manager. t~e E
SARAH M HARVEY Associate Editor Secretary
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1948-12-25
CHOW HOUNDS

James Davis, ]. c. Wilder, Charlie
Magee, Willie Thompson, Willie
Myles, John Dortch, Charlie Byrd.
Walter Byrd. Phillip Caststeel, AL
Patton, Albert Smith, Charles Rod
gers, B. C. Nichols.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1948-12-25

Il have always despised the whin-
ing yelp of complaint, and the cow
ardly feeble resolve = Ro bert
Burns. Scottish Poet.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1948-12-25

"A New Years gift to the world
said the Frost,
Rich lace curtains which nothing
cost" &C. C. Leland
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1948-12-25
News From The
Cooking, Baking
School
BY OLEE BROWN

The day classes of the Cooking &
Baking School couldn't have enjoy
ed themselves any better with a
week in Paris than they did at
the Skating Rink on December II,
1948. Music was furnished by DUKE
OTIS and his orchestra
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1948-12-25

Keep your EYES peeled for what's
going on at the Cooking and Bak-
ing School.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-01-15
Independent League
Games We'd, Jan. 7

Mt. Cory was a step nearer tie
for the leadership of the first round
of league play as a result of their
4O-27 win over Lafayette, last We'd
nesday.
The Green and White, while lead
ing practically all of the way, could
not build up a sizeable lead until
the latter part Of the game.
Dave Anderson, rugged center, led
Mt. Cory with ID points while Bixel,
a sharpshooting forward, was high
for Lafayette with eleven.
In the second game of the evening,
the Bluffton Dunbricks took over un-
disputed possession of third place
by defeating the Columbus Grove
Merchants, 41-31.
Deppler and w. Welty led Bluffton
with Is and 10 points while Tudor
continued his excellent scoring rec
ord with II.
In the third game the league lead
ing Pandora Millers defeated theil
home town rivals, 1928.
| Paced by their versatile forward
Etter, who poured in 27 points dur.
ing the game, the Millers had little
! trouble hanging up their fifth win
against one loss
Rich Baumgartner was high for
the Pandora city team with seven
Tonight's games wind up the first
round with the spotlight on the Mt.
Cory-Pandora game.
Mt. Cory can tie for the league
leadership by defeating Pandora as
the present leader, Pandora Milling
Co., is idle tonight.
Tonight's schedule matches the
following teams:
7:30, Lafayette VS.. Columbus
Grove; 8:15, Pandora VS.. Mt. Cory;
9:30, Bluffton Dunbrick VS.. Bluffton
Sportsmen.
Games are played at the Bluffton
College gym. Come down and spend
pleasant evening inexpensively.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-01-15
College Five Will Play Taylor u
Here Friday; Pirates At St. Marys

Bluffton college will play Taylor
university in the college gymnasium
this Friday, with Bluffton High
Pirates facing st. Marys at that
place on the same night, in the only
games of the week for both aggre-
cations.
Taylor, leading the pack in the
newly organized collegiate loop in
which the Beavers are a member, will
bring a fancy outfit here.
Hailing from Upland, Ind, the
Taylor outfit is composed of former
high school stars from that state, and
plays the universally recognized IN
diana style of basketball.
Against st. Marys at that place
Friday, the local high school squad
will be seeking its third straight
Western Buckeye league contest.
So far, the Pirates are undefeated
in their battle to retain possession
of the loop title, won last winter when
the locals were undefeated. To date,
the Cotterman coached outfit has
victories over Celina and Kenton.
Other teams to be met in the league
schedule include Bellefontaine, Van
Vert, and Wapakoneta. Only the
Cougars will be played away from
home, following the st. Marys game.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-01-15

Meter, Mrs. John Burkholder, Mr.
and Mrs. Lloyd Van Meter of Pam
dora and Mr.. Harry Maple of Co
lumbus Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Mayberry and
daughter Rose Leigh We're Sunday
afternoon callers in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Floyd Slower, near Kalida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Sylvester and
family of Ft. Wayne, Ind, were Sum
day dinner guests of Mrs. Mary Syl-
vester and Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Huber
and family. Afternoon callers were
Mr.. and Mrs. David Sylvester of
Findlay.
The WSCS of the Methodist church
met at the church Wednesday after
noon for their regular meeting with
several District officers from Lima
as the speakers.
Guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. NJ. Price, Sunday, were Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd Basinger, Col. Grove;
Misses Lorraine Price, Carrie Smith
and May Foley and Glenn Price of
Findlay.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Gratz and Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Cook left the first of
last week to spend several weeks
sight seeing and visiting friends in
Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Howe of
Bowling Green were Thursday eve
supper guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Orlo
Marshall.
Word was received here the latter
part of the week of the death of Mrs.
Wilton Cook of Detroit who passed
away at her home in that city after
more than a years illness. Funeral
services were held in Detroit Mon
day afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. F. c.
Marshall and Mr.. and Mrs. W. E.
Marshall attended the services.
The School of Missions which is in
progress at the Presbyterian church
will meet again Sunday evening at
1880. The book on world evangelism
COMMITTED Unto U.s." by Willis
Lamott is being used. You are cordial
ly invited.
Two changes are to be noted for
the January meeting of the Profit
and Pleasure Club-the hostess and
the date. The meeting will be held
in the home of Mrs. Byron Mcdowell
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Guy May.
berry will give paper on "Gooc
Grooming" and Mrs. Veldean Martin
will follow this with talk and dem
onstrations on how to look wei
groomed.
The January meeting Of tht
Friendly Neighbors club will be helt
in the home Of Mrs. Howard John
son, Thursday afternoon of mex
week. The program follows: Song
Roll Call; Paper, Holiday Harvest,
Mrs. Wilbur Lentz; Music, Mrs. E. E
Erect; Paper, Mrs. Frank Hall; Song
Special Feature; Making Your Will
Mrs. William Reichenbach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Mayberry are
moving from the J. o. Cupp farm t.
the Kalb farm recently vacated b!
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Van Meter wht
have established a residence in Char
don where he is employed.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Campbell were
Tuesday eve guests of Mr., and Mrs
Orlo Marshall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Westenbarge1
of Columbus Grove were Sunday din
> ner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Gu.
Mayberry and daughter Joan.
Relatives here received word o.
the death of Mrs. Stella Gardner, o
Huntsville, which occurred at the hom,
of her daughter, Helen, in Mishawa
ka, Ind, last Friday. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon in Hunts
vile. She leaves two daughters, Mrs
Helen Rimer of Mishawaka and Mrs
Harva Mccormick of Huntsville
Those from here who attended tn,
funeral services were: Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence Begg, Mr.. and Mrs. Edga
Begg, Mr.. and Mrs. William Cupp
Mrs. Walter Cupp, Mr.. and Mrs. Eu
gene Van Meter, Mr.. Harley Val
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-01-15
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR
IMPROVEMENT OF THE

1 FOR
IMPROVEMENT OF THE
MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ENERGY PLANT
VILLAGE Of BLuFFT0N. OHIO
Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board of Trustees of Public Affairs of the
Village of Bluffton, Ohio, at the office of
said Board. in the Village of Bluffton. Ohio.
until Twelve o'clock, Eastern Standard Time,
on the 9th dayf of January, l948, and at
that time will be publicly opened and read
aloud for the following described construc-
tion entering into an Improvement of the
Municipal ELECTRIC Energy Plant of the Viii
Iage of Blufftons Ohio
Contract No.
The furnishing of all labor, materials.
apparatus and dependable tools and equip
: ment and all other services required for
the construction of an addition to the
power plant building of the generating
station of the Municipal Electric Energy
| Plant of the Village of Bluffton, Ohio.
| The Board of Trustees of Public Affairs
will proceed. without unnecessary delay, tc
award contract for the work TO the lowest
and best bidder On work, materials, equip.
ment and apparatus conforming to the speci.
fications' the Board Of Trustees OF Public
| Affairs expressly reserving the right to re-
ject any or all bids and to waive informal
tiles.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bond
executed by the bidder and a surety company
which surety company shall be licensed to dc
business in the State of Ohio. in an amount
not less than ten tl0f per cent OF the aggre'
gate amount of the bid or proposal or the
| bidder may deposit with the Board of Trust
ees of Public Affairs, in lieu Of such bond
certified check on a solvent bank, payable
! to the Treasurer of the Village of Bluffton
Ohio, equal in amount to the amount re-
| Quired in such bond. Said bond, certified
| check, is required as a guarantee that should
| the said bid or proposal be accepted by the
Board of Trustees of Public Affairs, tht
bidder will, within ten 10) days from the
| time he shall have been notified of the &C
ceptance of the same, enter into contract
with the Village of Bluffton. Ohio, for tbs
| equipment, apparatus, materials and work bic
| upon and give bond in the full amount of the
| contract price, with surety to be approved
| by the Board of Trustees of Public Affairs
| insuring the faithful completion of the con
| tract.
| No bid may be withdrawn for period oi
| thirty 1907 days from the scheduled closing
/ time for receiving bids.
Copies of specifications and contract doc
| uments are on file In the office of th'
| Engineers, Emery Marker and Emery, 51t
| The Toledo Trust Building, Toledo. Ohio
| and in the office of the clerk of the Boar
| of Trustees of Public Affairs. at Bluffton
| Ohio, where they are available for inspection
| by prospective bidders and where they may
| be obtained upon deposit for ten dollar
| $4,000 for each set which amount will b
refunded upon return Of the specifications
| in good order within ten U0} days afte,
| date of receiving bids.
BY direction of the Board of Trustees o.
Public Affairs. Village of Bluffton, Ohio.
| G. r. EMANS Clerk Il
4
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-01-15
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
THE STATE OF oHIol

InE SLATE OE OhlDt
Allen County, s..
Estate of Peter Schnegg, Deceased.
Leonard Stager of $40 No. Main ST.. Bluff
ton. Ohio. has heen appointed and qualified
as Administrator of the estate of Peter
Schnegg late of Allen County, Ohio, deceased,
Dated this 3rd day of December 1947.
Raymond Up. Smith
Probate Judge 80
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-27

be the joint representative and will open the booth on June 1.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-27
UsCG REpOPTS
 MURDER ON US.
 SHIP, BERING SEA
Pacific Explorer Is Scene of Shooting This Morning.
 Ship Ordered to Scene

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, May 27- Alaska Headquarters of the U. s. Coast Guard. reported here today that a murder had taken place this morning on toard the Pacific Ex- plorer, Federal Government re- search ship, while in the Bering Sea off of Umnak Island.
 Details of the shooting were lack ing but the suspect is reported as having surrendered his gun and himself to the vessels captain who called the U. S. Coast Guard Cut ter Bittersweet at Dutch Harbor for instructions.
 The 18th U. S. Coast Guard Dis trict, at Seattle, reported that it has ordered the icebreaker North Wind, from the Unalaska vicinity to proceed to the scene and pick up suspect and body of the victim. No names of the parties concerned were available.
 Norman Wigutof, of the Ketchi- kan Fishery Products Laboratory, is the only Alaskan known to be atoard the ship as the crew was gathered in the States. It has nine trawlers serving it in exploration of the Boring Sea. The Pacific Ex- plorer left Seattle in early April.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-27
HALlBUT BOAT ALRITA
 SAVED GREW ON SKIFF

The Alrita, skippered by Albert Wallace, was scheduled to drag the Lena Point area today in an attempt to recover moter, tool chest and ether equipment carried aboard a le-foot skiff owned ty Fred and Albert Vaillette which capsized Sat urday. A tent and rifles were the cnly articles saved from the skiff which buokled and went down with put little warning.
 The skiff was being lowed by the Alrita at the time of sinking, and David Hanson did all possible to save it when he jumped into a small Ter beat tied alongside in an effort to palace the skiff. The small boat, owned by Clarence Harte, was freed from the sinking skiff but without
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-27
JUNEAU CHAMBER
 URGES FEDERAL
 HOUSING FUNDS
Local Business Group Also Approves Many Other
 Resolutions

The Juneau Chamber of Con- merce passed one resolution of its own and endorsed eight ctherS at its regular luncheon meeting today in the Baranof Hotel Cold Room.
 The Chamber urged Congress to support Federal housing assistance for the Juneau area because of the severe housing shortage fcf ser vicemen, veterans and Federal em- ployees. It pointed out that pri- vate enterprise was unable to satis- fy the demand for adequate hous- ing in this vicinity
 The Chamber also endorsed eight and took no action on five resolu- tions passed by the Pacific North west Trade Association, of which 1t is a member. It approved T. A PNTA Committee to investigate Alaska passenger transportation facilities; 2. Government consid- eration for construction of a syn thetic fuel plant in the Territory; 3. Urged Congress to take favor able action on Senate Joint Reso- lution l62 abolishing the Secretary of the Interiors power to create Indian reservations in Alaska; 4. Urged placing the fur seal in- dustry on a permanent sound con- servation basis and restore Brit ish Columbia's participation in this industry.
 Other PNTA proposals which were approved are: 5. Expressed appreciation to retiring President Charles B. Lindeman; 6. Also to Harry O. Mitchell former PNTA officials 2. Urged airmarking of communities; and 8. Requested the Buearu of Customs and the Immigration and Naturalization Service to furnish 24 hour service to water carriers between British Columbia and Washington State.
 The Chamber did not act how ever, on the following proposals l. Supporting construction of a railroad to Alaska; ?. Recommend ing investigation of the possibil- ities for the Columbia River sys- tenn: 3. Opposition to diversion of Pacific Northwest water or water power to other areas; 1. Recom- mending that the Department Of the Interior take over the facil- ities of the Rainier National Park Company; and 5. Opposing a change in oyster canning directed by the U. s. Food and Drug Ad- ministration.
 In other Chamber business to- day, the group was informed by Delegate E. L. Bartlett that there
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-27

is little possibility of securing Fed eral funds for the dredging of Mendenhall Bar. It was also told that the U. s. Bureau of the bud get has approved $l,250,000 ap- propriation for a survey of recrea- tional facilities in this area.
 The Chamber also took steps to urge the posting of warning signs by the U s. Forest Service at all approaches to Mount Juneau.
 Mayor Hendrickson reminded the Chamber members of the special bond election in the City next Tuesday, June 1.
 John White, special representa- tive of Pan American Airways in Seattle; Clarence Coleman, of the Coleman Co.,, Inc, Wichita, Kan sas; Phil Senour, oi the Alaska Travel Bureau, Ketchikan; and E. M. Stevenson, of the Northern Pacific Railway, Seattle, were vis- itors at today's meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-27
TRAVEL BUREAU AND JUNEAU CHAMBER TO
 SPONSOR INFO BOOTH

The Juneau Chamber of Com merce and the Alaska Travel Bu- reau will jointly sponsor a Tourist Information Booth in the Baranof Hotel lobby during the summer months, it was announced today at the Chambers regular meeting by Harry Sperling, of the Chamber Publicity Committee, and Phil Se- nour, of the Travel Bureau.
 Henry Harmon, of Juneau, will
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-27

trip on the Alaska with the Se- attle Police Drill Team and incl dentally is seeing this section of Alaska for the first time. While here he made his office at the Empire and also visited with Miss Shirley King, also doing police for the Seattle Star befcrs coming north.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-27
CIVIL SERVICE MAN
 LEAVES AFTER VISIT

George Reid, Veterans Represen- tative for the 11th Civ. Service Dis trict of the Federal Government, was scheduled to leave here today after tour of the Territory includ- ing a visit to the VFW Department Encampment at Seward. He has been talking to Personnel Officers of various Federal agencies, about the Veterans Preference Act.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-27

the possibility of salvaging the pros pectors' equipment. Steering gear of the Alrita was damaged when go- ing on reef as she attempted to salvage various floating articles.
 The Vaillettes and Harte are pros pecting in the Bear Creek area and extend their thanks to all aboard the Alrita for saving both lives and equipment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-27
ALASKA IN AT 10:30
 TONIGHT, OUT AT TWO

The steamer Alaska will arrive in Juneau from the triangle trip at 10:30 o'clock this evening and will sail at o'clock tomorrow morning. All southtound passengers may gc aboard at il o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-27
MR., MRS. SI MEECHAM
 PARENTS OF BABY BOY

Word has been received that a hahy boy weighing seven pounds was born May 24 tc MT. and Mrs. Si Meecham, former residents of Juneau, now living in Anchorage.
 The new arrival has been named David. Mrs Meecham is the daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Ralph Beistline Ol Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-27
SEATTLE NEWSMAN
 IS ON ALASKA TRIP

Guy Searls, Police reporter for the last five-six years on the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, is making the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-27
PELICAN IISITORS

William Triggs and Ray McMil- len, both from Pelican, are stay ing at the Gastineau Hotel
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-12-09
Increase in Rates
Announced by
Local Postmaster

j. M. Astle, postmaster at
Hardin, this week announced
increases in air mail rates and
other postal services which will
take eject on January l, 1949.
Air mail limit 8 ounces) will
be increased to six cents. The
rate of postage on domestic air
mail weighing up to and in
Guiding 8 ounces shall be 6
cents for each ounce or fraction
thereof, except that an air rate
of 4 cents each is applicable to
postal cards and private mailing
or post cards conforming to the
conditions prescribed by postal
laws and regulations of 1910.
Where 4 cent air mail postal
cards are not available the l
cent postal cards can be used
by affiXing 3 cents additional
POSTAGE and placing the words
Via Air Mail" prominently
thereon.
These rates apply to mail
transported by air as follows:
l. Within the continental
United States, including Alaska.
2. To or from the continent
al United States, including
Alaska, and Hawaii, Puerto
Rico, VIRGIN Islands of the
United States, Canton Island,
Canal Zone, Guam and any
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-12-09
LEGAL
NOTICES
BIDS FOR COUNTY PRINTING

BIDS FOR COUNTY PRINTING
The board of county commits
sionerS of Big Horn County viii
receive sealed proposals on Jan
5, 1949, up to two o'clock of said
day for all printing for which
said county may be chargeable.
including all legal advertisine
required by law to be made
blanks, blank books, stationery
election supplies, loose Leaf
forms and devices, official pub
locations and all other printed
forms for such county for the
term beginning Jan. l, 1949 and
ending December 81, 1949.
A schedule of such supplies
as are not covered by statute
may be obtained at the county
clerks office.
Only such form as prescribed
by the board for submitting
bids will be accepted by the
board.
The board reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
Dated at Hardin, Montana.
this 9th day of Dec, 1913.
By order of the Board.
HARRY E. cox, Clerk.
Pub. Dec. 9, Is, % & 80
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-12-09
Fele- 7. Buzzetti Is
Pe~inient Of
WAC Commentator

Officer Candidate Helen J.
Buzzetti of Hardin has been
awarded the Army Commenda-
ton ribbon, it was announced
today by Lieutenant Colonel
Elizabeth C. Smith, command
ing officer of the Women's
Army Corps training center,
Camp Lee, Va.
The ribbon was presented to
Candidate Buzzetti during the
ceremony at a formal retreat
parade by Brigadier General R.
c. l.. Graham, commanding
general at Camp Lee.
Candidate Buzzetti, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Buzz
zetti, SOB Cody avenue, was
cited "for meritorious services
as first sergeant, 6OO2 ASH,
WAC deta- hment, Preside of
San Francisco, Cal, from March
7, 1947, to September 20, 1949.
The commentator states that
Candidate Buzzetti performed
all assigned duties without re-
gard to normal duty hours, and
with a minimum of supervis-
ion" She was also responsible
for "the efficient supervision of
a branch post exchange in the
WAC detachment, maintained
by personnel which she person.
ally selected and trained"
Candidate Buzzetti enlisted in
the WAC (then WAAC) in Jan
uary, 1943, and has served con-
tinuously since that date. She
was stationed overseas in Africa
for the month of January, 1914;
in Italy from January, 1914 to
November, 1915, and in Germ
and from November, 1945, to
August, 194S.
In addition to the Army
Concentration ribbon, she wears
the WAC service ribbon; the
Europe Africa Middle East.
theatre ribbon, with stars for
the Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno
and Northern Apprentices cam
paigns; the German Occupatlon
ribbon; World War II Victory
medal and the Good Conduct
medal with clasp.
Candidate Buzzetti received
her first four promotions at
the WAC training center. Day
tona Beach, Fla; her rating as
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-12-09

sergeant first class in Italy in
1915, and her promotion to
master sergeant in Germany in
she reported for assignment
to the First Regular Army WAC
officer candidate school in
Camp Lee on September 80,
1913.
Before her enlistment in the
Army, she was graduated from
Hardin high school; she attend
ed the University of Montana
and the Kinman Business Uni
Versity at Spokane, Wash. She
is a member of Alpha Chi
Omega sorority.
During her tour of duty at
Daytona Beach, Candidate Buz-
zetti was graduated from 10th
the Army administration school
and the n~on-commissioned Of
ficers school.