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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-09-15
Holmes Touchdown
CONTINUED From Front Page

Continued From Front Page
Goodman, president of Holmes
Junior colleges w. B. Dribben,
Lexington, superintendent of the
high school; Bill Schneider, Lex
ington, coach; Van L. Stewart,
Durant, Coach; N. c. Hathorn,
Durant, superintendent Of
schools and DR.. ]. ]. Kazar, Tchu-
la
~ -enna
Mr.. Kenna in mis- speech ex-
pressed the aims of the TDC. He
said, 'The athletic program is
part of the school service, and the
TDC can help wonderfully in fur
fhering this service by getting
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-09-15
District Conference
Legion Auxiliary
Planned At TchuIu

A district conference Of the Am
erican Legion Auxiliary will be
held Monday, September 10, al
Tchula at the Legion Hut begin
ming at 1000 am.
The district includes auxiliar-
les at Tchula, Lexington, Good
man, Durant and Kosciusko. Mrs
Carrie T. Allen Of the latter city
is president and urges all men,
bers to attend this important con-
ference.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Slack, who
are visiting Mrs. Odessa Brown,
spent several days in New Orleans
last week, and on their return
trip to Durant, spent Saturday in
Jackson.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-09-15

MIR. and Mrs. w. Wigley of West
accompanied Mr.. and Mrs. Deck
johnson to Natchez, and spent
Sunday in visiting the home of
MIR. and Mrs. r. B. Upton.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-09-15

We went out visiting the other
night and the ladies were talking
away about weight-r e d n c n g
diets. One Of them had q special
"15-day Hollywood diet" guAran.
teed to slim her down fifteen
pounds worth. Another was nv-
Ing on bananas and skim milk!
I might have known the missus
would get the bug. too, and sure
enough the other day she asks
me. zoe, what kind Of . diet
do you think I ought to 80 ONT"
Mother" I says, ''the only
Diet ! would ever recommend 10
anyone = simply MODERATION.
] wouldn't trust any a those
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-09-15

their respective parts in making
the club a success.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-09-15

get-thin-quick diets. Simply cut
down o. desserts, bread, butter,
sweets and fats-but when you
do, even do your cutting down
moderately"
From where I sit. moderation
il the watchword. Moderation
with food. with smoking or with
the enjoyment Of . friendly glass
Of temperate beer or ale. Actu-
ally. moderation adds the en-
joyment Of just about anything.
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The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-12-01
Wedding Dress Tea
Given at Inspiration
House in Washington

The hand-rolled net veil which
drapped her shoulders, came forth
from beneath a Gracian head
piece, which was a half-crown
fancily designed with a lacework
of seeded pearls, fitting closely
across the front of the head and
ending in points w each temple.
Other in the receiving line
were Mrs. Geneva Valestine, presi-
dent Of Inspiration house; Mrs.
Pearl Linden, chairman of the tea
committee; Miss Thelma L. Mar
tin president Of the house COM
mittee; and Charles S. Holloway,
management land planning officer.
Music for the occasion was
supplied by the Howard universe
ty string ensemble under the dir
ection of Louis Won Jones. Ro-
bert Earle Anderson gave a group
of piano selections from Chopin,
consisting of "Berceuse", "Fan-
tasie-Impromptu'', "Nocturne" and
a Waltz (Posthumus) E Minor.
Inspiration House is all that
it's name implies. In the two years
of it's existance it has become an
institution which is International
inscope. Because of it's location
in one of the most exclusive
sections of the city, just a stones
throw from the famous Connect
cut avenue, it has Immediately at
,tracted interracial groups as well
as people from other countries.
The beautiful building itself is
stepped ina background of roman
&c. 1t was built in 1898 for Eve
lyn Nesbett, the beautiful star of
Broadway. Thus it Immediately
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-12-01
By Alice A. Dunnigan

By Alice A. Dunnigan
WASHINGTON (ANP) The
Wedding Dress Tea given at In
spiration house last Sunday af-
ternoon was one of the most
beautiful and unusual affairs of
the season. Here the guests were
received and served by four re-
cent brides, wearing their origin
al wedding dresses.
In the receiving line were two
brides, Mrs. Willette Stafford and
Mrs. Betty F. ellis. While Mrs.
Inetta Mccall poured the tea and
Mrs. June Parker served coffee.
Mrs. Stafford was married to
Clarence N. Stafford in Ashville,
N. c., on May %. Her wedding
dress was made of white marqui-
settle with long sleeves, tight fit
ted basque and full skirt. the ar
rangement of the lace edged ruff
file gave the waist a square yoke
effect. The skirt with it's slight
train was trimmed in the same
style, meeting in a point at the
back-center-waist-line where it
was caught up inc a large bow
which formed a slight hustle.
Mrs. ellis, who became the
wife of Laertes ellis Jr., on
Sept. 10, wore a wedding dress
Of white satin with a courtyard
train. The waist Of her dress was
enriched with a V-shaped lace
yolk offset with tiny white pearls,
and long, close fitting lace
sleeves. Over her net veil she wore
a half crown, which ended on
either side with little bouquets Of
white rosebuds and tiny white
baby breaths.
The newest Of the brides was
Mrs. Mccall who was wed to DR..
Jameton Mccall on Oct. g.. She
wore a dress of white satin with
a medium train. Her nylon net
veil was atopped with a wreath
Of seeded pearl dogwood blossoms.
Mrs. Parker was the oldest of
the brides, as she became Mrs.
Freeman Parker, Jr., an July 10,
1948. Her wedding dress was also
made of white satin with a train.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-12-01

became a place Of parties, mirth,
laughter and jolly good times.
After Miss Nesbett was married
to a Harry K. Thaw, the property
was sold to Admiral Selfride and
thereafter to Col. Lo~ngstreet, the
nephew Of Gen. tLongstreet Of
Gen. Lees army. Inspiration
House, Inc, is it's fifth owner.
Mrs. Geneva K. Valentine, the
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president, is a prominent realtor
in the District of Columbia. She
was recently elected national
president Of the National Associa-
ton of Negro Business and Pro-
fessional Women's Clubs, at it's
18th annual convention held in
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Arizona sun., 1949-07-01

recently won the right to play in
baseball, he is carrying on his
shoulders all the hopes and dreams
of his people for the equality, happi-
ness and democracy which are so
cruely denied them.
Easter realizes this. That is why
he is so intent upon making good,
and that is why he is continuing to
play even though suffering from a
fractured kneecap which causes
him acute pain. He simply won't
let his people down.
Easter owns a marvellous sense
of humor, in which he is the butt
of most of his gags. One afternoon
we were having lunch in little
cafe on Central Avenue, in the
heart of the Los Angeles Negro
community. Luke Immediately at
tracted attention, of course, and
people gathered around the huge
man admiringly. After a while the
middle-aged Negro waitress behind
the counter, unable to contain her
amaZement at his size, asked, "HOW
much do you weigh; SOM"
Luke smiled amiably. zone nun
dred and ten pounds" he replied,
as everybody guffawed.
The waitress, finishing her laugh,
asked again, Really, boy, how
much do you weigh?"
Luke, with an expression of mock
seriousness now, replied, zone hun
dred and fifteen. Just gained five
pounds" and he pointed to the
plate from which he had just
finished eating.
On the Saturday night after he
had clouted his 18th homer, I in
vited him over for dinner, and while
chatting about that and that, asked
him, "How many homers do you
think you'll wind up with this
season?"
Luke, the smallest kind of a smile
playing around the lips, came back,
Bout 20."
There was no getting serious
after that.
But for all his humor Luke
Easter is deadly serious about base
ball, because he realizes the social
significance of his presence and
wants to help his people in their
fight for freedom.
Hit 'em far and high, Luke!
Arizona sun., 1949-07-01
The Highlights Of
Reddy's Ball Club

Reddys Corner baseball team got
off to rather a poor start in that
they lost 7 of the first 10 games
that they played this season. But
have since come back with 13
straight wins and with some
pretty tough competition as the
following resume will show. They
had planned to play in Las Vegas,
Nevada on July 3 and 4, but the
Las Vegas team was unable to
secure their park for those dates, so
they were forced to cancel the
game-but they have asked for a
game at latter date.
AS this paper goes to press it is
not known as to what games the
team will be able to schedule for
July 3 and 4, but by calling Reddy's
Corner, 3-9920, after noon Satur-
day they should be able to give you
information.
The team does have night game
scheduled n'Mesa against Mesa on
Sunday, July 10.
The following are the games
played this season and how they
stand:
May 29-Reddy's Corner 2; John
son Plumbers 1.
May 3O-A. F. of L. 2; Reddy's
Corner 18.
June 1-Reddy's Corner II;
N. A. F. of Litchfield 3.
Arizona sun., 1949-07-01
Robinson First
Negro An-Star

Jackie Robinson, the Brooklyn
Dodgers great second baseman, is
a sure bet to become the first Me-
gro ever to start in the annual
All-Star classic between the best
players of both major league at
Ebbets Field July IL. The two other
Dodger Negroe aces, catcher Roy
Campanella and pitcher Don New
combe, stand good chance of also
crashing the contest.
The 30-year-old Robinson, cur
rently leading the National League
in batting, runs-batted in, total hits
and stolen bases, had a wide lead
in his division with 341, ,504 votes
to 236,972 for keystone runner-up
Red Schoendenst of the st. Louis
Cardinals. Robinson was second
only to the fabulous Ted Williams
of the Boston Red Sox in the in
dividual total vote, Williams hav-
Arizona sun., 1949-07-01

ing 348,862 to head the American
League outfielders.
Campanena was running close
second behind Philadelphia's re-
juvenated Andy Seminick for the
starting MI assignment behind the
plate, after Campy had led the
poll up until last week. Newcombe,
with four consecutive wins was
also rated a Strong chance to get
a late-inning pitch assignment.
The total vote now is 1,038, ,342,
with the deadline last Wednesday
night. The game will be played at
Ebbets Field July IL. The poll is
being conducted in 48 states, the
District of Columbia, Hawaiian Is
lands, Canada, Puerto Rico and
Germany.
Now it so happens saw every
game the Padres played at Wrigley
Field except the Friday one when
Henry Wallace was in town, and
saw all of Casters six homers, but
none of them cleared the score
board. However, Casters provinces
is such that people really are ready
to believe almost anything about
him, and that's why the legends are
coming into being in so remark
ably short a time.
1t is very much like that famous
World Series home run Babe Ruth
is supposed to have called against
the Chicago Cubs in 1882. Nobody,
of course, will ever know if the
Babe really did call that one when
he motioned to the bleachers; but
that's unimportant. What is i'm
portant is that the Babe was such
a fabulous figure, so truly the folk
lore hero, that he could have done
it, and that's why the story has
been so readily accepted all these
years.
This characteristic of Ruth's, that
of being capable of fantastic feats
at specially dramatic moments, is
present to large degree in Easter.
He is impelling, dramatic and color
full a figure as the Babe ever was
and in some ways even more ex-
citing because, as a Negro who only
Arizona sun., 1949-07-01

June 3-Reddy's Corner 7; st.
Mary's Alumni 3.
June 1O-Reddy's Corner 4; A.
F. of L. 3.
June 12-Reddy's Corner z;
Litchfield 1.
June 14-Reddy's Corner 5; N. A.
F. of Litchfield 2.
June 19-Reddy's Corner IA; Nc
Nary 0.
June 22-Reddy's Corner II, A.
F. of L. 3.
June 26-Reddy's Corner Z; st.
Mary's Alumni 2.
June 28-Reddy's Corner 6; N. A.
F. of Litchfield 3.
Reddy has 13 wins and lost.
Arizona sun., 1949-07-01

The United States looks closer to
normal than most countries, but
she still resembles a cross between
a vaudeville show, a trip over Mi
agara Falls, an outing Of drunken
and a clambake of mon
tossers. Everybody is
trying to save somebody from some
thing if it kills the beneficiary.
Arizona sun., 1949-07-01

The prairie schooner the apan and that rugged
modenday transport the Joined in Odays oppor
tuny Savings Bond Drive representing the century between the
gold rush s4S and the Bond campaign Of 1949 Prairie
but the ailane brought the old network
cities where mounted Fruehauf traers international
they Savings
wagons plane
the background example of how air
being linked perform multitude hauling
requiring both utmost speed and utmost fexibility.
Arizona sun., 1949-07-01

Of course, CHILDCRAFT writer's
point out, there is difference bet
ween the fancies of the very small
child and the deliberate lying of
older children. The former cannot
yet distinguish between the real
and the omaginary world, whole
the latter know the difference but
ignore it.
Arizona sun., 1949-07-01

Daniel Boone, an illustrio o u S
figure in American history, is
known as the hero of Kentucky.
But, according to The World Book
Encyclopedia, he was actually born
in Pennsylvania.
Arizona sun., 1949-07-01

killed diUing
conditions Rounding Damp slippery his
machine sdded off the road and rolled and
OF enbankenf; finally to rest rghduP eih the
sreckage. speed
condiOn and safe speed ordinary times be
dangerous speed in bad Oeathe The lao has right
dena0ndi il.
Arizona sun., 1949-07-01

According to Childcraft books,
John Cabot was an Italian whose
discoveries gave England a claim
to the land in North America. The
great explorer was born June "a,
1850.
Arizona sun., 1949-07-01
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Arizona sun., 1949-07-01

FOR PLUMBING, out of city, call
Willie Albert. Work guaranteed.
Phone 3-1347.
Arizona sun., 1949-07-01

FOR SALE: Singer sewing ma
chimes and 1 Franklin, ice box,
frigidaire and shoe finishing ma
chine all in good condition. B and
B Second Hand Store. zoos Buckeye
Road.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Funeral Services Today
For Charles |. Dawson

Funeral services for Charles L
Dawson. 81, Post Office employt
for 43 years, were to be held at
pm. today in the Lee funera
home. Fourth street and Mas.
sachusetts avenue NE. Burial was
to be IN Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Mr.
Dawson came to Washington in
1896, as a clerk with the Post Of
flee Department. He worked his
way up to assistant superintend-
ent of railway mail service in
charge of truck mail transporta-
ton throughout the United States.
His only absence was for short
period, when he served in the
Spanish-American War. He re-
tired from the department in 1899.
He was a member of Miles Camp,
Spanish-Am War Veterans.
Mr.. Dawson lived at 1882 @
street Sc. He is survived by a
daughter, Mrs. lone Osgood. of
4801 Connecticut avenue NV,
and three nieces. Miss Ruby
Dawson, with whom he lived; Mrs.
Pearl Dewey of 1923 North Edge
wood street. Arlington. and Mrs.
Hazel Lambert. SOB North Ken
more street, Arlington.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Charles ". Simpson Rite,
To Be Held on THURSDAY

Funeral services will be held at
IL am. Thursday for Charles w.
Simpson. 40. retired District fire.
man who died Sunday at the
home of his sister. Mrs. Marcella
S. Holmes. in Newfield N. Y.
The services will be in the
Huntemann funeral home. 5732
Georgia avenue NV. Burial will
be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
A native of Newfleld. Mr.. Simp-
son came here in 1917. He served
in the Navy in 1926 and 1927 and
then became an employe of the
York Corrugating Co. here. He
joined the District Fire Depart
in 1880 and was retired in 1887
because of a disability caused
by an accident. He served with
No. Truck Company. Mr.. Simp-
son was a member of the Retired
Firemen's Association.
Surviving him. besides his
sister. is his widow. Irene Baxter
Simpson, with whom he lived at
5404 Ninth street NV, and his
father and stepmother. Mr.. and
Mrs. Berkley Simpson. 719 Jeffer-
son street NV.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
HIT Mrntnrta11t

of my dear Vte EMMA IN p Gsnf BALE9 Re%G1S .hS
departed this life two years ago today.
March 30, 1947.
And courage to bear the blow;
OF what it meant ~ lose her
No one on earth can know.
Some may think I have forgotten
But little do they know the sorrow
That the smile hides all the while
HER R.,1ley LOVING HUSBAND ERNEST l.
BELL, zACHARIAH AND HERBERT
RUSSELL. In fond remembrance Of our
husband. father and grandfather, ZACHA-
RIAH BELL, who died ten years ago to-
er and uncle, HERBERT RUssELE BELL,
who left US SO suddenly six years ago,
Loved in life rememHsEsd in d, death.
FIORAvANTI, MARY ANBRoGI. In
loving memory of my dear wife, MARY
ANBRoGI FIoRAvANTI, who passed away
fourteen years ago today, March 30, 1885.
Life seems so sad and lonely.
Each day miss her more:
The dearest friend 1 had on earth
Is gone forevermore.
HER LOVING HUSBAND, oUIR1No
FLYNN; LUCILLE; In memory of my
years ago today, March 90, 1947.
Because they seem me smile.
But no one knows the heartache
The smile hides all the while.
C. L. FLYNN.
HARRISON. WILLIAM S. Sacred to the
WILLIAM S. HARRisoN who entered into
March %, 1888
Loved in life, remembered in death.
DAUGHTER AND SON. HELEN BROWN
AND JOHN HARRISON.
my mother, KATIE L. LUCAS. who de-
20, 1943.
To have, to love and then to part,
Is the greatest sorrow of our hearts;
Your memory Is as dear today
YOUR As n hs hGps X9H gassts
E. RICH, AND FAMILY.
SMITH. WILLIAM E. (BILL). In sad
but loving memory Of our dear son and
brother, WILLIAM e. tBIIL) SMITH, who
20. 1947
Until memory fades and life departs,
You will live forever in our hearts
MOTHER, ELLA C. SMITH SISTER. AN
MA r. IRONS.
TnGHMAN. JESSE. In loving memory
day, March 90, 1a47.
Memories are keepsakes that death can
HIS DEVOTED WIFE, ELIZABETH L.
TILGHMAN.
WARD. BERTHE RAY. In sad and low
RAY WARD. who departed this life one
year ago today, March go. 194S.
year has passed. dear sister,
But our hearts remain the same.
For many silent tears have fallen
At the mention Of your name.
RACHEL. MAMIE AND ANNIE.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Aratha
THOMAS. WALT

nal rEoMa 4ess urss snsrsa int ster
WALTER wa. I7: THOMAS. deeyoted husband Of
., by one sister; Mrs. Rosa Thomas: three
Thomas; four stepchildren. other relatives
ri friends may can at the John =: Rhines &
on Wednesday. March 80. after 1 pm.
Funeral Thursday. March 81 at i: noon.
terment Arlington National Atom p Cemetery. 80 80
TRAYNHAM: PAUL FRANKLIN. End.
Garf,sid Hospital PAUL FRANkIIN litsi N
husband Of Marthena M W. W Traynhsm, az ma IA.
ther of Mary Marthena and Paul franklin
Traynham. 3rd; the son of Paul r. and
serSess M1rea aragnham s Of H1e ca
Home, 2aO1 I4th st. NV, on Thursday
March 81, at pm. Interment Cedar
Hill Cemetery. 80
res, IR1EE " s.,ssv Rose Entered into eternal
Alexa4dris HfaaG HOSPITAL MaFso hose TYRES ot 81
No. 8 Mak'ev Ct. Alexandria Va. be-
Nicholas and Bire Tryee and othsr rea-
tss; anf H. 3oSn nGss II + snss Rsss, ss
nome, 22l N. Patrick st. Aiexandria. Va. T.
Tl1eIs where rela.Ess end friends may call on
"Wednesday, March 30, at pm. Rev. r. B.
stronse ofhciatine. Interment Union Gem
WATERS. WILLIE. On Saturday. March
uncle Of john and Lucy Atkins. He also
leaves other relatives and friends; serv
ne, on Wednesday. March 80, at pm.
1nterment Payne's Cemetery.
WATSON. ROBERT. Suddenly. on Mon
day dG1rn March Is. i949. in Baltimore, Nd.
ices at the Chapel OF Stewart g. Mowen
Co, l0s west North ave. Baltimore. Nd,
on Thursday morning, March 81. at $50
O'Clock.
1949. Miss IDA WHITE Of 1888 Xii
bourne pl. NV. beloved sister of jose
phine. Lora, Edward White and Mrs.
G. Lee and Comdr Andrew W. Lee, u. S.
n; Services at .dthe the S, H; Hines Co. Fu-
aome MaIss so 90 4h st nw in,.2 on
ment Cedar Hill Cemetery. 20
WILSON, AUBREY: Suddenly on satur-
DAY; ,oN March % l"4a. AUBREY WILSON
and Lucille Kindle and and other relatives uS
and Mh1rsS frsnds semains sen nsa resting with
Funeral from Simpson Memorial A.. NJ.
z. Church Wednesday. March 80. at II: 30
a m. the Rev. Hall oficiatinR. Interment
Y. JAMES E. wilson, husband Of Edna
WilSen dd,enr bTGtheE Of Cora Blouns Bessie
ton, Viola NARROW and Raymond +. VIII
son. Friends, NAV call al the Malvan T.
schey ,hrns Funeral .lrH;a Home m, ave and St
day. March 50, at i pm. 1ntermsnt
Woodlawn Cemetery.
Evening star., 1949-03-29
Dr.. Reyerdy Sasscer
Dies;;H Horse and Buggy
Doctor in Marlboro

DR.. Reverdy Sasscer, "a, Upper
Marlboro's "horse-and-buggy
doctor" who practiced Al years
without taking a vacation, died
yesterday at his farm home
Compton Bassett, near the county
seat, after a long illness.
A member of an old Prince
Georges County family, DR.. Sas-
seer was the uncle of Representa-
tive Sasscer, Democrat of Mary
land.
DR.. Sasscer was graduated from
the University of Maryland's
medical school in 1897 and started
practice in Upper Marlboro in a
buggy and on horseback and for
many years was the only doctor
in the area. With no access to
hospital facilities in those days, he
delivered babies in isolated farm
houses. Once he had to amputate
a mans arm in his Office.
DR.. Sasscer, who had been coun-
ty health officer and prison physi-
clan. retired in 1914. Keenly inter-
ested in farming, he owned several
tobacco farms in the county. In
younger years his hobby was rails
ing. breaking and training his own
riding and driving horses.
He was member of the Upper
Marlboro Masonic Lodge and was
senior warden of Trinity Episcopal
Church.
Surviving him are his widow,
Mary Beale Sasscer, whom he
married 40 years ago; three sons,
B. Beale Sasscer, 1907 Gallatin
street NV; Henry S. Sasscer of
the home address, and DR.. Robert
B. Sasscer. Upper Marlboro; three
daughters. Mrs. Frank Yarnall of
Hyattsville: Mrs. j. J. George. At
lanta. Ga. and Mrs. Roland Sliker
of Puerto Rico, and nine grand
children.
Funeral services will be held at
2::30 pm. tomorrow in Trinity
Church in Upper Marlboro. Burial
will be in the church cemetery
there.
Evening star., 1949-03-29

Maryland House of Delegate
from Prince Georges County il
1918. A year later he was elected
the county's register Of wills, 9
post he held until retirement in
1912.
Also active in town government,
Mr.. Davis was a town commits
sioner for the last Is years and
was chairman of the Board of
Commissioners at the time of his
death. He was instrumental in
restoring the old county court:
house.
Mr.. Davis was a director of the
First National Bank of Southern
Maryland and was the oldest past
master of the Upper Marlboro
Masonic Lodge.
Surviving him are his widow, the
former Mabel L. Lowe of Groom,
Md, and four brothers and o
sister.
Funeral services will be held at
II am. tomorrow in Trinity
Evening star., 1949-03-29


Upper Marlboro. died the same
day as the church's senior warden,
DR.. Reverdy Sasscer.
Born and educated in Annapolis.
Mr.. Davis moved to Upper Marl-
boro as a young man. For many
years before World War I. he
owned and operated Marlboro
House, an inn dating from Colonial
times. During the years that Mr.
Davis owned the old brick hos
telry he was frequently host of
John Philip Sousa and other
notables who stopped there on
hunting trips.
Mr.. Davis was elected to the