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Seward seaport record., 1949-08-02
VETERANS REQUESTED TO WRITE RIGHT

Veterans finding 1t necessary to correspond with the Veterans Ad- mnistration are urged by the VA to write right in order to get prompt service. .... -.
 Because VA files contain mill lions of records of veterans and their dependents, letters containing insufficient information are almost impossible to match with the cor rect file and answer.
 Just as an example one VA re- glonal office in the Pacific North west has 2500 nsons, 21OO Smiths, 1900 Jones and 1900 An dersons. A large number of them have common first names, such as John, Charles, Donald, William, James and Carl.
 Complicating the task is the heavy volume of letters which the VA receives. The agencys annual volume of incoming mail runs we'll over one hundred million pieces of 
 Therefore, the VA says, it is important that each veteran iden- tify himself fully when writing to the VA. He should include his full name, service number, complete address and C-number, if one was assigned, or N-number, if the let ter concerns National Service Life Insurance.
 Veterans should not write to the VA in Washington, D. C., the VA also warned. Instead, they should write to the nearest VA regional office in their state. Insurance in- quiries from veterans living in the Pacific Northwest should be ad- dressed to the Insurance Service, VA District Office, Exchange Building, Seattle 4, Washington.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-02
WARREN BOUND OVER
 ON NARCOTICS CHARGE

In the U. S. Commissioner Court in Seward last Friday after noon Sidney Warren, colored chief janitor from the SS Alaska, was bound over to the Grand Jury on charge of possessing narcotics.
 Warren was picked up July 26 after the Alaska docked at Seward He was arrested by Chief of Police Clark as he knocked on the door of house in the alley between Second and Third Avenues above Railroad Avenue. Clark had trailed him from the ship.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-02
CITY EMPLOYES TO BE PAID THIS WEEK

Employees of the City of Seward will receive their pay by Wednes- day of this week. When the coun- cil approved the monthly payroll of $3331 at Monday nights meet ing, the City Clerk disclosed that the money was expected to be available by mid-week.
 The payroll for June was not paid until July 19 and even at that date payment was possible only because money was received from the refund on business li- censes.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-02
Cheek Mechanical Condition of
 Autos in District

Annual check-up on the mechan- ical condition of all vehicles in the Seward district is to begin Wednes- day, August 10, the Alaska High way Patrol and Chief of Police Clark warned today.
 Although the police departments have no equipment for testing brakes, garages do have. Drivers are expected to have these safety devices in tip-top working order, the police chief said.
 Both headlights and tail light should be working and correctly adjusted. Brakes must have at least a two-inch pedal clearance when depressed.
 The officers also will check for defective horns, mirrors, mufflers, steering, windshield Wipers, stop lights, etc, as well as for proper Territorial license plates and driv-- CTS license.
 The officers will work on the Fourth Avenue in the vicinity of the new fire hall between goo and 1l:00 am. each day for the benefit of those who prefer to have ve- hicles checked at their convenience.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-02
REMUNERATION CLINIC TO BE AUGUST II

Mrs. LaPreal Bic, public health nurse, is taking her well-deserved vacation this month. She wishes. however, to make it known that the immunization clinic will be held as usual on Thursday, August II, in the Health Center.
 It is expected that the public health offices will be moved to the new city hall upon completion of the building.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-02
Voters Decide Major Issues In September

Seward voters will be called upon to decide two major issues in a special election early next month. A sales tax ordinance to take the place of the present law will be one of the propositions, and the second proposition will be the term of office for city officials
 At Monday nights council meet ing City Attorney Carl Hutton re- ported on both questions. He stated that workable ordinances will be drawn up within the week. They will conform to new Territorial laws passed by the legislature earlier this year.
 City officials agreed that every effort would be made to acquaint the public with the content of the proposed ordinances so that the voters will be we'll informed on the subject when they go to the polls.
 While the legislature authorized sales tax for either the general fund or for a special purpose, the city administration feels that the sales tax money should be used only for education, health, and sanitation.
 Enforcement provisions will be placed in the new tax ordinance with sufficiently sharp teeth to en- able the city to administer the law with impartiality, and make. col lection efficient. It is expected that collections will be on a 30-day basis.
 Special Account
 At the present time the city keeps a special bank account for the sales tax fund, and money may be withdrawn only for the school. IL is proposed that if there is sur plus at any time, it will be placed in a sinking fund to be used for a new high school when it is needed. Term in Office
 The second proposition concern ing the length of term for city of flcials will be placed before the voters as a choice between the present set up and the longer term authorized by the new Territorial law
 According to the new law, the mayor may be elected for a term of two years, beginning October 1949. Two cOuncilmen would be elected each year for a three-year term.
 The law makers in Juneau felt that a longer term in office would make for more efficient city gov ernment in the Territory, since it will be possible for the city admin istration to plan farther ahead.
 If the voters reject the proposed election law, the length of time in office will remain as it is now, ex- cept that elections will be held in October.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-02

The City Council granted Russell Painter ninety day leave of ab- sence from his duties as council man Monday evening. Painter ex- pected to leave Tuesday with his family for an extended trip in the States.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-02

MT. and Mrs. Bernie Spain ex- pected to fly to Anchorage Tues day morning, to be there for sever- al days. Spain is manager of the Kenai Coop.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-02
CATHOLIC CHURCH TO HAVE CARD PARTY

The ladies of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church will give a card party at 7:3O pm, Wednesday, August 3, at the quonset next to the church. Only women have been asked to attend the party.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-04-21
Roger Speaker
At Meeting
Of Civic Group (, u

William E. Roger, director Of
the Montgomery County Welfare
Board, will be guest speaker at the
April meeting of, the Rockville
Civic Association, to be held at 8
P. M. Friday, April 22nd, in the
Board Of Education building on
East Montgomery Avenue.
Mr.. Roger will describe the vari-
GUS functions of the Welfare Board
and how it works in cooperation
with federal, state and county
agencies. 1t is believed that Mr..
Rogers talk will be of value. in
acquainting Rockville citizens with
the various welfare activities, well
fare Jurisdictions and personnel
who operate in the Rockville area.
Some typical case histories will be
cited by the speaker to illustrate
cooperation with the mental clinic,
the courts, and federal and county
health agencies.
A short business meeting of the
Civic Association will conclude the
meeting.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-04-21
! RoCKCREST
Ruth E. Hayes
Rockville S529

The Rockcrest Citizens Associa-
ton, Inc. is proud of the way it's
people keep and maintain their
homes here in the subdivision and
would like to take this means to
ask them to continue to keep their
homes in tip-top shape in coopera-
ton with "Clean-Up" week which
is now in progress in this commun-
ity.
On Easter Ruth Caroline Binker,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Binker of Gail Avenue was christ
ened at the IL o'clock service at
the Presbyterian church in Rock
vile by the Rev. Cobbs. After
church the Binker family drove to
Mrs. Binker's mothers, Mrs. J. C.
Poland of Aide, Virginia where
they spent the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. johnson and
son Craig of Paul Drive returned
Tuesday from their Easter vaca-
ton at Maryland Point, where they
were able to bring back several
Rock and Shad.
Carol Norcross, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Norcross of
Edmonston Drive is recuperating
from a successful operation on her
throat, which was performed last
week at Children's Hospital in
Washington.
Mrs. Thelma Hamilton and
daughter Linda, of Agnew Drive,
were guests of friends in Leesburg,
Virginia, last week.
The Rockcrest Circle of the Pres
byterian Church met at the home
of Mrs. Carl Binker on Gail Ave
nue. last Wednesday evening. Mrs.
Howard Cobbs led the Bible dis
cussion. The meeting was led by
Mrs. Binker, who is vice-chairman,
due to the death in the family of
the new chairman, Mrs. V. H.
Miller.'
Last Friday Mr.. Levin Comfy
and daughters Anne and Barbara
drove to Kennedyville where they
visited his mother and brother. On
Sunday the entire family celebra-
ted Easter with Mrs. Comly's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Shipley
in Sykesville.
Mrs. John Nally and daughter
Jacky, Mrs. Michael O'Connor and
children, Pat, Carol, Michael, John,
and Mary, all of Washington and
Mrs. Mort Hayes and children
Raedell and Maureen of Lewis Ave
nue. went Easter. Egg rolling to-
gether at Great Falls. The group
then drove to Glen Echo where the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-04-21

small fry enjoyed the many rides.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Till and
daughter Sharon, of Edmonston
Drive, returned Monday evening
from an Easter vacation and re-
union at the home of Mrs. Till's
parents, Mr.. and. Mrs. Charles
Dirk in Lewistown, Pa. Mrs. Tills
hrother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Todd and children Leona
Lee and Donna Lee, formerly of
Silver Spring and now of Chester,
and her sisters and families, Mr..
and Mrs. Don Warfel and children
and Mary and son, Terry were al
so present.
Mac and Carol Goodwin, child
rem of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Good
win of Paul Drive were recuper-
ating from recent tonsilectomy,
performed last Tuesday at the
Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat in
Washington, when Mac became the
latest victim of the Measles this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. Fl. Miller of
Edmonston Drive returned last
Friday from the funeral of Mr..
Miller's brother-in-law, Mr.. Dennis
Moore of Richmond, Virginia, who
died suddenly last Tuesday.
Some late news which reached
our ears this week was the fact
that Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Binker of
Gail Avenue and Mr.. and Mrs.
Nelson Evans of Crawford Drive
attended the Cherry Blossom Ball
where the queen was picked.
Baby Charles Emerson Wood
ward, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Emer-
son Woodward of Paul Drive was
Christened at the Free Methodist
Church in Rockville by the Rev.
Wienell on Easter Sunday. Mrs.
Woodward's grand-niece, Baby
Cynthia Louise Ennis, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ossie Ennis of Der
wood was christened at the same
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Chester, form
erly of DeBeck Drive and now resi-
dents of Weatherford Connecticut,
paid visits to their old friends and
neighbors here in Rockcrest last
week.
Mrs. Nelson Evans of Crawford
Drive, was the recipient of sur
prise birthday dinner last Monday
evening, which was prepared by
her husband, Mr.. Nelson Evans
and daughters, Mary, Frances and
Becky, with Mr.. and Mrs. Ted
Faatz of Rockville as their guests.
Master Gary Oden, son of Mr..
and Mrs. William E. Oden of Rock
crest Drive spent his Easter holt
days recovering from a T. and NJ.
operation, which was performed
April 18th at the Montgomery
County General Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Cegan and
sons Allen and Bobby of Wade
Avenue celebrated Easter by en-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-04-21
J. w. Wisner, Jr. To
Wed Miss Guyett

Mr.. and Mrs. T. Cassius Guyett
of Ferrisburg, VT, announce the
engagement of their daughter,
Jeanne Marie, to Jackson Ward
Wisner, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. w. Wisner, Sr., of Rockville.
Miss Guyett is a sophomore at
the University of Vermont, where
she is majoring in bacteriology.
Mr. Wisner served with the
armed forces in the ETC for 80
months. He is a junior at UVM,
majoring in chemistry, and is a
member of Alpha Tau Omega fra
ternity.
The wedding will take place in
June.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-04-21
Mrs. Alice Chapman
Dies In KensingtOn

). Funeral services for Mrs, Alice
Brundage Chapman, SO, former
president of the Montgomery
County Christian Temperance I'm
ion, were held on Monday, April
10 at her late home in Kensington.
She died on Friday, April Is, 1919,
after a long illness. Burial was in
Rockville Union Cemetery.
Mrs. Chapman's death occurred
% years to the day after the death
Of her husband, Frank T. Chap
man, an engineer. A native Of New
York, Mrs. Chapman came to
Washington as a child, moving to
Kensington 40 years ago where
she was active in temperance,
charity and women's club work.
Her survivors include two daugh-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-04-21

Pertaining 81 guests at picnic at
the Hillendale Recreation Area.
Over the holidays Mr.. Cegan's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Cegan,
Sr. and his brother and sister-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. S. ]. Canaiy all
of Fairfield, Connecticut were their
guests. Mrs. Cegan's sister and
brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. S. l..
Blake of Chicago were also their
over Easter guests. On Friday the
iBlakes were Joined by their young
son Ronald, who is a student at the
Nishop Quarter Military Academy
at Oak Park, Illinois, Ronald will
leave Wednesday to return to
school. u.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-04-21

of Public Welfare had correct
ly anticipated rising need for
welfare services, but it's request
for $2,6O0,OOO additional funds in
the spring of 194S, was reduced to
100000 by the Governor and the
Legislature.
For April, May and June, Mont
gomery County's Old Age Assist
ance caseload is being reduced
from 226 to 206 and its expendi-
lures from 1881 to $6,984 month
ly. General Public Assistance is
being cut from SO to SIS cases and
the cost from $2,O66 to $1,918
monthly. At this point, the caseload
reduction for Aid to Dependent
Children is not known, but ex-
penses of the program must go
down from $6,564 to $6,087. The
Departments Foster Care Pro-
gram is threatened because ex-
penditures must drop from $6,865
to $6,822, even though six addi-
tional children have been commit
ted to the Welfare Department by
the Juvenile Court. However, it is
possible that the Montgomery
County Council will permit the
Welfare Department to use addi-
tional local funds for the Foster
Care Program. These funds will
come from those already allocated
to the Welfare Department, which
cannot use them because there are
no State funds to match.
According to Mr.. Roger, to date
all cases closed have been those
living with relatives, because it
was felt the relatives might be able
to help.
The Department, in order to
keep within the funds allocated to
it, had no choice but to stop assist
ance to those whose need seemed
least severe. There will be no
money to meet emergencies. Each
person or family who applies for
assistance will have to go on
waiting list until another person
or family goes off assistance, Mr..
Roger says.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-04-21

tiers, DIR. Katherine A. Chapman,
with whom she lived, and Mrs.
Thomas H. Tremearne, Kensing-
ton; son, Charles 7. Chapman,
Evanston, ILL.,; three grandchild-
rem, one great-grandchild and sew
eral brothers and sisters.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1949-04-21
County Welfare Rolls
Are Being Drastically Cut

BECAUSE OF Shortage Of STATE 1unds the Montgomery
County Welfare Department is making drastic cuts in it's
assistance rolls According to William Roger director all
programs except Aid to the Blind will be affected The
will begin in April and continue through May and June 1t
probable that the Department will be operating with
insufficient funds throughout the entire next fiscal year.
Sufficient County and Fed gram but cannot be used be-
era funds available to cause of the shortage of State
the needs of the pro- funds The State Department
, 1949-09-22
NOTICE

Savings Bank Book No. 1851
having been reported lost or
stolen, the holder thereof is
hereby requested to present
it to the bank within twelve
Cl2) weeks from this date as
otherwise, the Book will be,
cancelled and a new one issued
in its place at the expiration
of this period.
Virgin Islands National Bank
Christiansted Branch
Sept. 6,
, 1949-09-22
LOOK and LEARN
by A. C. Gordon
Attorney

l. Who was the first man to sail
around the world?
2. What inland body of water
is greater in area than all the
Great Lakes combined?
8. Which is the most cosmopoli-
tan of all games played in the
world?
4. What is the bestknown group
of stars?
S. The invention of what mec-
hanical device affected human life
more than any other?
ANSWERS on back page)
, 1949-09-22
Chamber of Commerce Plans
More Actiue Future

in the next two months.
/ thought the above infor-
nation would be of interest to
your readers, and l wish to
state that I agree with you
that everything should be done
to keep our Chamber active,
and we are looking forward to
a period of great activity for
the benefit of our island.
Sincerely,
William F. Moorhead
1st. Vice-President
THE ST. CROIX M
of COMMERCE
, 1949-09-22
LESSON in ENGLISH
by w. L. Gordon
Words Often Misused

Do not say, There were only 4
people present" Say persons when
referring to a small number. "The
streets were full of people" is cor
rect.
Often Mispronounced
Sapient (wise). Pronounce sa-pi-
ent, a as in say, i as in it, accent
first syllable.
Often Misspelled
Lattice; ice. Lettuce; uce.
Synonyms
Juicy, sappy, succulent.
Word Study
GENTILITY; dignity of birth.
"Gentility without ability is worse
than plain beggary."-Proverb.
, 1949-09-22

torial of Sept. 20, | think it
would be proper to bring the
following to the notice of your
readers.
The Executive Committee of
the Chamber of Commerce
has for some time endeavored
to find ways and means to
keep the Chamber active.
From the time the Chamber
was reorganized in November
1947, the men who undertook
the reorganization realized
that it would be necessary to
employ an Executive Secre-
tary on a fulltime basis if the
Chamber were to become a
really important factor in our
business and community life.
1t was argued that the Execu-
tive Committee and member
ship committees could not pos
sibly perform efficiently on a
sustained basis all the duties
of a Chamber without having
a full time paid Secretary.
This has been proven SO many
places, and it has been proven
here.
However, it has been proved
impossible to pay the salary
of such a man from the dues
received from members, and
the work Of the Chamber has
had to be performed by the
members, mostly by the Off
GERS, and while some results
have been obtained, the over
all picture has not been salts
factory to the Committee.
Therefore during the last
week or ten days the Execu-
tive Committee divided into.
several working teams, has
contacted a list of business
men for the purpose of rails
ing sufficient funds to under
write the salary of an Execu-
tive Secretary for one year.
The results have been very en-
couraging, and the Chamber
has already taken the neces-
Sary steps to appoint a suit
able man through the assist
ance Of the National Chamber
Of Commerce in Washington!
. man with experience from
similar positions with Cham
bers in the United States.
If plans work out as expect
, 1949-09-22
NEWS

Please be advised:
The 81 S"BYFJORD" from New
York is scheduled to sail Sept.
18th and is due at Frederiksted on
or about Sept. Oath accepting
freight for St. Kits, Antigua, Mar
Georgetown &Paramaribo.
ALcO CO.. INC.
Rob't. L. Merwin & Co., Inc.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-06-09
AT HARRISBURG
(Thursday, June q

Harrisburg had 81 edge in the
three-game series with the Owls,
winning the third and final game
Thursday night by score of 6-3.
Woody" Wheaton went the route
for Hagerstown, with Gene Crumling
behind the plate, while Camp went
all the way for the Senators, with
Bannon doing the catching.
Harrisburg took the lead in the
second frame when Bob Lemon
clouted one over the fence with no
one on.
That was all the scoring until the
top half of the fifth when the Owls
scored three runs to go ahead 81.
Hixson opened the inning with a
double, and Caravello was hit by a
pitched ball. Crumling then sacri-
feed both runners along, and Hix-
son scored as Wheaton was being
thrown out at first. Chaser then
scored Caravello with a double, and
Kelly came right behind him with
another double, scoring CHASER with
the third run.
The Senators made it SO in the
bottom half of the sixth when two
singles and a walk produced a run.
Then they put the game on ice
with 4-run splurge in the seventh.
Malmberg opened the inning with a
single and scored on Hanson's double.
Cox followed with another single,
scoring Hanson with the second run
of the inning, and then Lemon got
his second home run of the night,
scoring behind Cox
Summary: Hagerstown, 3R. III.
OE. LOB 4; Harrisburg, CIR. 1OH. OE.
LOB 6.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-06-09

then signaled for Pofenberger to
come in and bat for German. but
after conference with Boots" he
changed his mind and German took
his turn at bat, only to force Hiden
at third on an attempted sacrifice,
with Keller moving to second. Car
avello flied to right for the second
out, but Gene Crumling came
through with single t left, scoring
Keller and sending German to sec
ond.
At this point Wheaton sent in
Poffenberger to bat for Mccullough,
but when Manager Poland took out
Klesitz and sent in Robertson, a
right handler, Wheaton immediate
ly pulled Poffenberger out and went
to the plate himself. Wheaton con-
nected with the first pitch and hit a
fly to left field that looked as it it
was going to drop safely, but Henry
got under it to end the game.
Summary: Trenton, 7R. 11H. 1E.
LOB 3; Hagerstown, 6R, 11H. OE.
LOB II.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-06-09
TRENTON HERE
monday, June g.

In as wild and woody a game as you
could wish to see, the Owls salvaged
the last game of their four-game
series with Trenton on Monday
night, with Trenton winning the
series, three games to one.
During the game each team used
three pitchers, with Pat Mccullough,
the third pitcher used by the Owls,
getting credit for the win, and Mix,
the Giants third pitcher in the game,
being charged with the loss.
There were % bases on balls issued,
with Trenton pitchers giving up II
of them, and l addition one Hagers-
town batter was hit by pitcher.
And to cap things off, % men were
left on base, Hagerstown having IS
and Trenton 8.