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The Nome nugget., 1949-12-21
Lion Kills Woman Trainer

THOUSAND OAKS, Calf. (P)- With a roar, a savage lion sprang at a widely known woman animal trainer and quickly killed her while her mortified children tried to save here yesterday.
 Mrs. May Kovar Schafer, 42, was in the cage with the lion, Sul- tan, attempting to break him into training. The powerful animal lunger at her, bore her down and bit her in the neck, severing the spine.
 Her children, Michael Kovar. IS, and May Kovar, IA, were watching their mother, who was working with a chair and whip when the sudden attack occurred. The children, armed with short poles, rushed through the cage door. But the beast, with Mrs. Schafer's neck in his jaws, ig- nOred their pOkings.
 Michael and May and three year-old Sandra Schafer, who was nearby. screamed for help. Rudy Muller, 59, an elephant trainer, ran to their aid. CT grabbed up a pitchfork and an eight-foot length of pipe" the frail man said. "The lion was very quiet. I stabbed at him with the pitchfork with one hand and then brought the pipe down on his head with the other.
 "That made the lion drop her and back up.
 "But I didn't have much time," Muller said. "Just enough to pick up Mrs. Schafer, Then the lion started for me and the children.
 "I backed out inch by inch, never taking my eyes off the lion. The children got out. Little May held the door open for me and I got out. It was a near thing for those youngsters. He probably would have got them too"
 Mrs. Schafer was known pro- fessionally as Mada Kovar.
The Nome nugget., 1949-12-21
NEWS IN BRIEF

NEW YORK, (A1 - A son and heir as born early yesterday to the Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilts-the first male addition to the Van derbilt clan in number of years.
 The wife of the millionaire sportsman gave birth shortly after midnight at Le Roy Sanitarium.
 The mother is the former Jeanne Murray, cousin the Mrs. Henry Ford, End, and daughter of the late John F. Murray, stock ex- change firm head.
 The couple was married Oct. 13, 1945.
The Nome nugget., 1949-12-21

OAKLAND, Calf. (P)-You can take the word of boxer Al Hoss- man that retired heavyweight champion Joe Louis "hits just as hard as ever"
 Hoosman, sparing partner to the Brown Bomber when he was the titleholder, made the remark Mon day night after he was flattened by Louis in 2:15 of the fifth round of their 10-round exhib { i o n match.
 A crowd that taxed the capacity of the Oakland auditorium and attracted gross gate receipts of $19,856 saw Louis drape his six foot, five inch opponent on the canvas with terrific right to the face.
The Nome nugget., 1949-12-21
News of the World At A Glance -
Tuesday. December 20. l94s
(By The Associated Press)

%AooCNAS'NCN
 New efforts to break the east west deadlock on atomic control begin at Lake Success today.
 Carlos P. Romulo, president of the United Nations assembly in terrupted a physical cheCk-up in Washington to bring a series of proposals to New York.
 Romulo expressed hope his pro posals would end the deadlock of the six conferees: The United States, The Soviet Union, Britain, France, China and Canada.
 Hoover the world had dim pros poets a solution would be handed down as an unexpected Christmas present.
 A man in Moscow who does not profess belief in Christianity got the most presents this pre- Christmas week.
 Prime minister Joseph Stalin, overlord of world communism, re- ceived tons and tons of presents in honor of his 10th birthday to- morrow.
 State department officials in Washington said today they do not believe that permission grant ed an American priest to conduct 1 services in Moscow indicates soft ening of the Soviet position.
 A passport visa came through yesterday from the Soviet embas- sy for Father Louis Robert Bras sard-1O months after the priest had requested it. It would permit him to serve the 116 members of the American colony in Moscow. Unconfirmed reports in Rome said that Myron c. Taylor will re- sign soon from his post as Presi- dent Truman's special representa- tive at the Vatican. Taylor refused to confirm or deny the reports.
 The Central News agency of Chinese nationalists today report ed heavy fighting between com- munists and natioalists forces south of Chengtu, the abandoned nationalist capital.
 The dispatch said nationalist troops repulsed attacking com- munists.
The Nome nugget., 1949-12-21

MANILA, !P)-American arm ed forces personnel in the Philip pines were paid in military script yesterday in an effort to combat imitation in the islands.
 The ban against possession of United States currency and nego- tiable foreign exchange instru- ments was extended to the mili- tary personnel of the American government. The ban already was in effect for Filipinos.
 The military script will be used for transactions in service stores. American military personnel may obtain as much peso currency as they desie in exchange for their $l. Pesos, however, moy not be converted into script.
The Nome nugget., 1949-12-21
NOTICE

There will be no paper on Fri day. but a special twenty page Christmas Edition will be disirib- ufed on Saturday morning.
 The staff of inc Nugget will ob- serve the Christmas holiday on Monday. There will be no paper on that day.
The Nome nugget., 1949-12-21

FAIRBANKS, (P)-The Land of the Midnight Sun pretty much blacked out during the winter-is going to brighten up for 5 rural residents Thursday.
 The Golden Valley Electric as-
 Continued on Page Two)
The Nome nugget., 1949-12-21

PARIS, (HO - Marcel Longuet, 72, grandson of the prophet of so- cilaism and communism, Karl Marx, died Monday. A parliament tary reporter for the French Ma tional Radio, he was a left-wing socialist but not sympathetic with the French communist party.
The Nome nugget., 1949-12-21
FAIRBANKS, (P-A mystery

fire razed the padlocked Green Lantern roadhouse Sunday night. The resort had been closed since federal authorities put lock on it in October after abatement pro- ceedings. The loss was estimated around S25,000.
The Nome nugget., 1949-12-21

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The Nome nugget., 1949-12-21

BERLIN, (P) - The American licensed newspaper, Der Abend, said yesterday 19 workers were killed and three were seriously in- jured in an explosion at a Soviet zone copper mine last Sunday.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-02-28

friends at Cocoa, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. c. McCarty On their way home
they were overnight guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Harding, al
Cheshire, O.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elvin Lentner
and daughter, Patty, of Colum-
bus, were Tuesday evening call
lers of the latter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Guy Coughenour.
Miss Joan Brust, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Brust, is i'll
at her home with the mumps.
Mrs. William Dusi, of Sharon,
Pa, arrived Wednesday at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. George
Coe to attend military services
for the latter's son, Robert Coe.
Services were conducted Thurs
day afternoon. Private service
for the family only were conduct
ed at the home. Graveside SER
vices were conducted at the ceme-
terry, in charge of V. F. w. Post
1899. Minister was the Rev Mr..
Gambill. Funeral director was
Glen Reed.
Mrs. Robert CarneS and daugh-
ter, Joan Carroll, of Chicago, are
spending the week at the home
of her parents, DR.. and Mrs. II. H.
Kettler.
Mr. Mark Clemens left Thurs
day evening for Oklahoma,
where he will be employed.
Wednesday evening callers al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Coughenour were Mr.. and Mrs
Glen Coe and Mrs. Kathern Ag-
ner.
Mr.. and Mrs. George. Parthe-
mer and family, of Irwin, were
Thursday evening callers of Mr.
and Mrs. w. E. Brammon.
Charles Eddy Connally, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Connally, is
improving from his recent opera.
ton at Jane Case hospital.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-02-28
. West Leesburu
BY MRS. L. F. DEGooD

BY MRS. L. F. DEGOOD
The Alicia Sunday School class
of Pharisburg Methodist church
met Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Minnie Norris, ir
Marysville.
Ret. Billy L. DeGood, of Fort
Knox, KY, spent the week END
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.
F. DeGood.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Harrison
and son, Jerry, of Akron, spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs
S. w. Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Hufford
of billiards, were callers Sun
day evening at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. D. B. McArdle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L. Spain
and son, Hickey; Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleo Allen and son, Jerry, were
dinner guests Sunday at the home
of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
F. DeGood.
Luther Clevenger is quite poor
ly at this writing.
Mrs. Lena Mcbride spent Mon
day with her sister, Laura, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Mar
pie.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Hill at
tended the funeral of Mr.. Hills
uncle, John Miller, at the Della
ware funeral home Friday after
noon.
Mr.. Fred Inskeep and son were
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cleo Allen.
callers Friday morning at the
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Predmore
spent Sunday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Tommy De-
Good.
Mrs. Marie Aldrich, of Marion,
spent Tuesday at her home near
here.
Callers at the L. F. DeGood
home Tuesday were Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Schneider and family, of
Redwood; Mr.. and Mrs. Cleo
Allen and son, Jerry; and Mr..
and Mrs. Tommy DeGood and
daughter, Charlotte.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy eleven
ger and family, of Marion, spent
Tuesday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Clevenger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Owens
were business visitors in Mil
ford Center Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Luther Boerger spent the
weekend here with her parents
and daughter, Roberta Ruth.
Mrs. Minnie Candy spent Sat-
urday afternoon with Mrs. Tom
my DeGood and daughter, Char
lotte.
John McLoud, of near Marion,
spent last Wednesday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Nc
Loud.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-02-28
IId BUUU HtIU OF NdIIdUIdII UItU NdI
27-HEAD OF HOGS-27
CORN
Iels, more or less, Of good corn
DAIRY EQUIPMENT

One International milking machine, complete wi
pipe line, stall cocks and motor TO operate units
good as new, bought last faI one International
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-02-28

many places of interest in Flori-
da including Box Singing Tower
and the SunlIen Gardens at Lake
Wales; Cypress garden at st.
Petersburg; Marine Studio; the
oldest house in America and the
Fountain of Youth in st. Angus
tine. They also called at the home
of Mr.. Dana Coe, brother of Glen
Coe, of State ST., and called on
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-02-28
Demonstrate Spinning

Two Ohio women will demon.
strate spinning and weaving at
Farm and Home Week, March
22-25, on the Ohio State Univer-
Sity campus.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-02-28
Hanging Pictures

When hanging pictures on
plastered wall. stick some adhesive
tape or Scotch tape on the wall and
then nail the tack through this. 1t
will prevent cracking the plaster.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-02-28
Milford Center
BY MRS. CHRISTINE corr

Mr.. and Mrs. John PullinS and
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Coughneour
returned home Tuesday after a
two weeks tour. They visited
Evening star., 1949-12-11

trayer of my hospitality nor his foul kin shall
ever have it. Let it, then, never leave your
possession"
left, few days later. for Paris with my
friend and assistant. Juan Morelos, carrying
letter of credit for 500, 1000 pesetas given me
by the Director. must confess that re-
garded this mission with a certain relish.
The art world is not without its mysteries, so
that an expert must also regard himself not
infrequently as something of a detective.
This side of my profession has always aroused
my enthusiasm.
Some time after my arrival, received
note advising me of preliminary showing at
the address in the rue Blanc. went next day.
There could be no question of the authen-
ITCHY of the Christus. 1t was the work of
Cellini - and magnificent. But there were
minor points in its form - certain crudities.
as though it had been done in more than
ordinary haste. discussed the matter briefly
with Herr Won Altendorf and M. Marchand,
whom met now for the first time. The
fourth man and his beard remained aloof.
1t was Marchand who called my attention
to the presumptive state of Cellini's nerves at
the time of the figures execution.
After all. M'sieu San Miguel, at this time
Benvenuto was suspect of having made off
with $4,000 crowns worth of the papal jewels.
Only few weeks after this figure was COM
pleted, his memoirs state he was called up
Evening star., 1949-12-11
by N. r. de Mexico
Illustrated by Fred Ludekens

"All opportunity will be given your repre-
sentative to examine the work. Should you
deem this of interest, please communicate
with M. Ruelle at the above mentioned ad-
dress. Unquestionable letters of authentica-
ton will be submitted to you. on receipt of
notice that you intend to enter bid"
1t was signed with name do not think it
necessary to repeat. The Italian government
still has harsh methods of reprimanding those
who export objects of art.
well, Don Manuel?"
Here is the photograph" he said. The
figure was beautiful and quite different from
the Masters other works. recalled no men,
ton in Cellini's Memoirs of piece in that
posture: one hand raised in benediction, while
the other rested on the bosom.
JUDGING from the photograph. the figure
would stand about thirty-three centimeters
above the smoothly finished ebony base "a
large work for solid gold, to be sure. put
the photograph to one side.
The Director extended another letter. 1t
was photostat from an aged, much folded
original. There were two penned lines at the
top:
THE following is duplicate of letter
of Signor Averardo Serristori of Florence to
his son, then living in Venice. The date,
which does not reproduce was July, $780,"
The letter was in antique Italian script:
Evening star., 1949-12-11
A Short Story

nERHAPs you remember back in 1884 there
i were number of quiet transactions in
the European art market. Most Of them
wouldn't bear the light of day then, and it is
with certain shyness that talk of one now.
There were four OF US in the room. Five, if
you counted Ruelle, who was one of Paris
most respected art dealers. and was serving as
the owners representative. The house, a
modest structure at TO- rue Blanc. overlooked
one of those narrow cobbled Partisan streets
that seem to be coming from nowhere to 60
nowhere else. The neighborhood was quiet,
honest and hardworking.
With me in the room were Henri Marctand
representing the Louvre, and Herr Won Alien
dorf from the Kunsthistorisches Museum of
Vienna. was there in my regular capacity as
agent of the Real Museo de la Bellas Artes of
Madrid. The other man was in possession Of
two valuable quantities: bushy beard which
completely concealed his features and letter
from the British Ambassador testfying to his
qualifications as bidder but deliberately
withholding his identification.
We were. you see at once respectable men.
Early in January, 1894, was engaged in
some minor studies in Zurich when received
cable from my Director asking that return
at once to Madrid. finished my business
with all dispatch. took plane and arrived the
following morning l was intensely curious.
The Director was not the man to use cable
where letter would do.
HE Director made it clear he was overjoyed
to see me. II have requested you to return"
he told me. only because we have no one
more capable in these affairs. There is no
one in Madrid who possesses more impecca-
bic sense of honesty" bowed, for respect
the Director. even when am irritated at his
penuriousness. 1T is a matter of utmost
delicacy," he continued. Involving certain
parties now in Italy, and -"
IF you will pardon me- Don Manuel"
said. II believe you may consider me both
reliable and imaginative in matters of this
Sort
''Of course" He handed me letter, ad-
dressed to him and typewriter on fine paper.
Il have the pleasure to inform you that on
the first of February 1884, at 10, rue Blanc,
| shall offer for sale. subject to competitive
bidding. a hitherto uncatalogued figure of the
Christ. executed in solid gold by the Italian
master. Benvenuto Cellini. A photograph,
one third of actual size, is enclosed
Evening star., 1949-12-11

The conversation turned after that to the
unknown fourth bidder. Won Altendorf as
sured me he had seen the mans face before.
IF only he did not wear that repulsive beard.
should recognize him in moment.
Marchand was inclined to find resem-
blance to the late King of England. But
Marchand is an incurable romantic.
The unknown had, at any rate, nothing to
say. He made rather over-elaborate exami-
nation of the figure, I thought, tapped the
metal thoughtfully with his fingernail and
left US.
M. Ruelle, who represented the Christus'
owner, told us of the letter of introduction
from the British Ambassador. Il have veri-
fed the letter." he said, but know no more
than yourselves. He is. perhaps, English.
But in that language he answers me with an
accent. For all know, he may be Russian.
The actual bidding took place the follow
ing evening. We assembled at the address in
the rue Blanc. Ruelle and, of course, the
Christus had not yet arrived. We had been
warned not to discuss the matter with anyone,
inasmuch as the Italian government might
get wind of the sale and take harsh measures
against the seller.
Each, naturally, had an opinion to offer as
we waited. All. that is, but the unknown gen.
tleman with the beard He remained apart
and silent.
1t was as well he did. Most of the opinions
had to do with his origins. They had recently
been revised. Won Altendorf had identified
him as Carol of Rumania Marchand, wealthy
and terrified of the Soviet, knew him immedi-
ately as spy of the Kremlin intent on some
obscure program of the Comintern. For my
part held the view he was an American col
lector. Americans are notoriously mad
Ruelle arrived.
THE figure will be delivered in a few min
utes," he said. MY man is only now remov-
ing it from the vault Shall we not proceed
with the bidding?"
We all agreed.
''M'sieu Won Altendorf, then Will you have
the kindness to make preliminary offer?
The Austrian considered for a moment
LET us say - 100000 schillings"
II bid the same in pesetas." said.
And l, gentlemen, one million francs"
exclaimed Marchand
Ten thousand pounds" muttered the
beard.
Gentlemen" cried Ruelle, this is becom-
ing ridiculous. Francs! Pesetas! Schillings!
Pounds! We shall never have DONE
Permit me to supply each of you
with pencil and paper in order that
you may calculate your maximums
into - shall we say, francs? Then
We may proceed in more orderly
fashion"
EVEN the beard joined in this
operation, Herr Won Altendorf
- called upon his gods, his fingers and
@ his toes. Marchand smiled in
Evening star., 1949-12-11

"On the eleventh day of June of
1889 there came to my house in
Rome a certain Benvenuto Cellini,
who had reputation of mixed quail
tiles. He requested a small sum in
golden florins from me, offering in
assurance a golden statue of the
Christ measuring over half a cubit
in height. 1t was negligible amount
for such superb bond. gladly gave
it to him. 1t is this same golden fig
ure the present messenger brings to
your hands.
For many nights after that time,
this Cellini was guest in my house.
I subsequently found him making
advances to my daughter, your sis
ter Maria. For this reason l drove
him from my house.
Induecourse he came torepaythe
loan. I refused to accept his money.
II have twice caught brigands who
fessed themselves in his employ atten
to rob me of the statue. Cellini. hi
offered me sums far beyond its proper
His opportunities never ceased until his
in '72. And still his relatives demand it
But have taken oath that neither IL
Evening star., 1949-12-14
The Dance
Morien7n7u Proves
Skilled in Steps
From Spain
By Harry Macarthur

Mariemma, Spanish dancer who
made her debut in this country
only q year ago, last night became
the latest dancer to brave the lin
tied facilities of Constitution Hall
for this sort of entertainment. Be-
fore a welcoming audience that
must have included all of
Spanish-speaking Washington, she
proved notably equal to the task.
Mariemma's is a canine and elec-
trio personality and such is her
talent that she can make you be-
lieve, when she is alone on stage,
that you are seeing scenery, other
people, or anything she wants you
to see.
Mariemma's company includes
two other dancers, Paco Fernandez
and Joaquin Villa; Pianist Enrique
Luzuriaga and Guitarist Paco de
la Isla. The solo numbers by Sr.
Luzuriaga were especially excit-
ing moments of last nights pro-
gram. He has fair for modern
Spanish music, playing it with
both fervor and with a subtle feel
ing for the nuances of mood and
tone. His version of DeFalla's Eel
Tricornio" was the sort of thing
that makes you glad you played
baseball instead of practicing
your piano lessons, so you don't
have to compete with him now.
Spanish dancing, to the UNTIL
tored eye, appears to be divided
roughly into two classes. When
women dance it, it is about love-
intense love, firtatious love, or un-
requited love. When men dance it,
it is about men who got caught in
a bed of snakes-to the untutored
eye, this is. remember. At any
rate, male Spanish dancers al
ways are pushing their arms down,
looking down over their shoulders
and stamping their feet at great
rate. With castanets added, the
effect Is unavoidable.
The wonder is that what appear
to be limited forms can produce
such a variety of rythms, moods
and patterns of motions. There
is continuing change throughout
Mariemma's program, from gay
rythm to intense one one to slower
somber one and from light mood
to dark one. All these dances are
Interesting, too, especially when
performed as we'll as they are by
Mariemrna and her troupe. She
should be welcomed back here any
time she wants to schedule q re-
turn engagement.
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the trade on television is a
matter for serious discussion
by the Society Of Magicians,
which already has called sew
eral of It's members on the
carpet for malpractice"
In addition to a committee
to deal with those who reveal
tricks, the society maintains
an entertainment committee
to provide shows for veterans
hospitals, homes for the needy
and aged. etc. During the
war, of course, magicians rem
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dered valuable assistance to
the USO here and abroad,
giving shows for servicemen
on all fronts.
The magicians find willing
stooges in nearly every audi
ence. In a recent show at
Walter Reed Hospital, a CT
was instructed by a magician
to count of 10 cards face
down" He promptly placed
his face on the table and
thumbed of the cards.
-Gershon Fishbein
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played. For example, it is
considered bad form to say,
watch closely, I am now
going to make the coin dis
appear"
Magicians often do succeed
in fooling one another at their
meetings. George Hudson, a
local stock broker, demon
strated a card trick in which
one person is asked to think
Of a card. Moments later,
Mr.. Hudson pulled the desig-
mated card from the deck,
kept 1t in his hand while CIV
ing the remaining 81 to the
selector. It took several high
level conferences after the
meeting to figure that one out.
A roll call Of local magicians
would include a variety of &C.
equations, including an ex-
Congressman (Fritz Lanham
Of Texas. a radio commenta-
tor earl Godwin), q bear
keeper at the Zoo mario De
Prato), an Army chemist
(Sam Sabar,, a scientist who
helped to develop the bazooka,
(Dr. Clarence Hickman), a
Navy psychologist tDr. Frank
v. Taylor) and an intelligence
agent. They have performed
for United States Presidents
and royalty, here and abroad.
Magicians have changed
their approach to keep pace
with public tastes. The ma
gician today is supposed to
entertain, rather than mys-
tify. He must combine COM
edy with manipulative ability
to satisfy the public's desire
for subtle magic. Producing a
lighted cigarette from the air
Is an example of modern"
magic.
One recent innovation, how
ever, is causing magicians
much grief. How to cope with
magicians and pseudo-magi-
clans who expose, intention
ally or unwittingly, tricks of