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Laurel outlook., 1949-09-07
Animal Once THOUGHT
Extinct Discovered
On Haiti Peninsula

WASHINGTON-On the brink Of
oblivion for more than a century,
an animal once believed to be
extinct has been re~discovered,
and a freshly-killed specimen is in
the hands of the Smithsonian insti-
tuition to prove it.
1t is a Haitian species Of the
hutia, ratlike distant relative of
the guinea pig and porcupine,
which was last collected in 1880
and described by the French nat
uralist Cuvier.
Since then no living specimens
have been reported, although
there are quite close relatives in
the Dominican Republic, Cuba,
Jamaica and some other West
Indian islands. They represent a
meager remnant. of what was
once a large furnishing family
of rodents.
The Smithsonian has received
from Anthony Curtiss of Port
au-Prince a freshly killed speci-
men collected on the southwest
ern peninsula of Haiti. Here the
little creature apparently h
found its last refuge.
Although scientists have as
sumed that this hutia was extinct,
Curtiss wrote the Smithsonian
that lit is well known to the coun-
try people of the region, who have
dogs trained to catch it."
A near relative in the Domin-
lean Republic is known to live in
hollow trees, and dogs are trained
to drive it out. The Haitian type
is believed not to be a tree dwell
er, owing to the structure of its
body.
1t is quite closely related to the
long-eXtinct giant rat" of the
West Indies, which probably be-
came extinct about the time the
first white men arrived in the
New World. Its remains are COM
mon in cave deposits and Indian
kitchen middens, and it may have
been an important Indian food.
Laurel outlook., 1949-09-07
W.S.C.S. Resumes
Society Meetings

/ Resuming regular monthly
meetings after an August recess,
the Women's Society of Christian
Service met Friday afternoon at
the Methodist church basement
for a business meeting, period of
devotions and social hour. Host
esses were members of Circle 8,
Mrs. c. w. Laird, Mrs. R. w.
Bates and Mrs. Frank Hartley.
The business session was called
to order by the president, Mrs.
j. E. Galusha. Mrs. Albert Lieut.
hold led the group in prayer.
Mrs. Charles Shelton and Mrs.
Jesse Long presented a program
on Faith, with several members
assisting and special music by Pat
and Linda Johnston.
Mrs. Charles Shelton was ap-
pointed pianist for the general
meetings of the society.
Mrs. P. A. Johnston announced
that the October meeting will be
guest day, October 7, with a work
shop conducted from 10 to IL
o'clock in the morning by Mrs. j.
H. Bridenbaugh of Billings. At
noon there will be a luncheon, and
at 1:30 the program will be re-
sumed. Mrs. l.. F. Whearty, pres
ident of the Billings w. S. C. S.,
and Mrs. R. E. Bancroft, confer
ence treasurer, both of Billings,
will be present for this meeting.
All women interested are invited
to attend.
The circles will meet on Friday
afternoon, Sept. 16, with the fol-
hostesses: Circle l., at the
home of Mrs. A. E. Leuthold for
1870 dessert luncheon. Circle 2
meets with Mrs. Charles George
at 2 o'clock. Circle g., at the
home of Mrs. C. H. Barney at 2
Circle a meets with Mrs.
Leon Foote for 2 o'clock dessert
Circle 5, at the home
of Mrs. C. A. Cromwell for 2
dessert luncheon.
The evening circle, number 6,
meets on Sept. 8, at 8 o'clock at
the home of Mrs. Alvin Shaffer.
Laurel outlook., 1949-09-07
hammers Heads
Station At Huntley

Bozeman, Sept. TO. A. Lam
mers, assistant superintendent of
the Huntley Field station, operat-
ed comparatively by the Montana
Agricultural Experiment station
and the U. S. Department of Ag-
riculture, has been appointed su-
perintendent, President R. R. Rem
ne of Montana State college an
nounced.
hammers, who has begun his
new duties, succeeds Daniel Han
sen, who recently retired after
nearly 40 years of service as head
of the Huntley unit.
AS a student at Montana State
college, hammers worked four
as an agronomy assist
Laurel outlook., 1949-09-07
Rho Girls
Enjoy Social Hour

Theta Rho girls held their reg
ular meeting Friday, Sept. 2, at
the Odd Fellows hall. A pot-luck
supper was served at 6 o'clock.
Charlotte Decker, president, con-
Quoted the meeting. Installation
was completed for the term. Plans
we're made for the raising of
money to send delegates to the
Theta Rho state assembly in Butte
next spring.
Following the business session,
a social hour of games was held
with Mrs. Louise Van Nice in
charge.
Laurel outlook., 1949-09-07
MT at the Central Montana branch

ant at the Central Montana branch
station at Moccasin. After grad
uating from college in 1881 he OPP
Grated a sheep and cattle ranch in
Wheatland county until 1888 when
he returned to the college to take
further work.
In 1885 hammers became assist
ant county agent for the Montana
Extension service and the follow
ing year he was named extension
agent for Garfield and Petroleum
counties where he served for three
years, going next to Dawson coun-
ty where he was extension agent
for eight years prior to his ap-
pointment as assistant superin-
tendent of the Huntley station.
Laurel outlook., 1949-09-07
Morning Glory

BiSdweed. or morning glory.
came to this country about 1850 In
cereal grains from Europe and
Asia.
Laurel outlook., 1949-09-07
MaStOdOn

Mastodon, ancestor of modern
elephants, occurred during the
pleistocene period.
Laurel outlook., 1949-09-07

Hawaiian Alphabet e.
There are only II letters in the
Hawaiian alphabet.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-01
Buddy Ebsen Coming
To Milford Stage

Hollywood is coming to the Mil
ford Theatre stage on Friday and
Saturday! That famous dancing
comedian of many of MGM's best
musician films, Buddy Ebsen, will
headline the 5 act variety vaude-
vile bill this week. Mr.. Ebsen was
also the star of the Broadway stage
hit, "Show Boat" and he has ap-
peared on the stages of the nations
leading theatres. He is one of the
most likable and entertaining per-
sonalities in show business today
and his act is full of the type danc-
ing and comedy everybody likes.
In addition to Ebsen the 5 act
bill includes The I4atinOs, a SEN
sational wire balancing act; Sully
and Thomas with their riotous
comedy routine; Lady Francis
presenting magical moments; and
the Nobel Trio, a thrilling aero
batic act on bars.
The screen program includes two
exciting features, a mystery come
dy Trouble Preferred" and Bill
Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy in "The
Dead Don't Dream. Stage shows
will be presented on Friday at 700
and 10:15 and on Saturday at $3.50;
700 and 10:00.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-01

parsonage at ten also. Plans are
in the making for a Daily Vacation
Church School to be held follow
ing the close of the public school,
and competent workers are want
ed to teach in this school. G.. Clay
ton Richards, superintendent.
The pastor will conduct the NOR
ming worship at IL o'clock. Both
vested chOirs will sing anthems.
The pastor will speak on the sub
ject: Emergency Religion" Flow
ers will be placed in the church by
Circle No. z, Mrs. Lillian Collins,
leader. Visitors are always well
come.
M. Y. F. at 6:3O p. m. Miss Ann
Newton will be in charge of this
youth meeting. Her subject will
be Going Through Life With a
Roller Coaster" Others will have
a part in the service. A special mu-
sical number will be provided. Fin
al plans will be announced for the
roller skating party on Friday
night, April 8. All boys and girls
who expect to go should be here
Those who will be 13 before July
are invited to come also, and take
an active part. Jack Street will act
as senior counselor and help plan
the programs with Miss Nancy
Jones who is program chairman
The pastor is the adult counselor.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-01
Russia Has Variety
Of Liquors

MOSCOW - up - Americans
who may think that Russians drink
only vodka are as far from the
truth as any foreigners who may
think that Americans drink only
whiskey. The fact is that Russia,
like the United States, has a large
and varied LIQUOR industry.
The menu of the Metropole Res
.taurant in the center of Moscow,
for instance, lists four brands of
Soviet red wine, six types of Soviet
white wine, seven types of strong
wine, IL types of dessert wine, two
brands of Soviet champagne, three
brands of Soviet cOgnac, five differ
ent Soviet liqueurs, four types of
vodka, 10 types of fruit liqueurs,
and four types of Soviet beer.
These are only a small sample
of the alcoholic beverages turned
out in the Soviet Union. There are
scores of types of Georgian wine
alone of which only a few are list
ed in the Metropolis menu.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-01
BRIDGEVILLE

Mrs. Helen Webb, Mrs. Mae
Macklin and Mrs. w. H. Quillen
spent Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. Fred Truitt at Love Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Press and
daughters, Mrs. Neseter Topaz and
Virginia Press, spent Sunday with
Mrs. Alice Adams.
Mrs. Ethel WhitehOuse of Will
mington is visiting Mrs. George
Wiley.
Mrs. r. ]. Malkmus of Red Bank,
N. j., is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Niles Messick and Mr.. Messick this
week.
Mrs. Ida Eckhardt spent Tuesday
in Philadelphia.
Mrs. J. P. Burdette of Washing
ton, d. c., Miss Mildred Morgan of
Baltimore and Warren MacAllen OF
New York, spent the weekend
with Mrs. Villa MacAllen. On Sat
urday they were dinner guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Morgan on
the Bridgeville-GeOrgetOwn Road.
Students home on vacation from
the University of Delaware are
Nancy Ruos, Nancy Davis, Lee
Ashe, Larry Wimbrow, Robert
Hoch, James Russell. Harry Can
non, George Bradley and Phyllis
| Jones.
! Mrs. Grace Rowe of Dover was
a weekend guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Elliott.
Robert Elliott. a student at Penn
is spending his spring vacation
with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Smith, Jr.
are spending the weekend in Phil
adelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stanley o
Beckley, w. Va, visited theil
daughter. Mrs. Sam Twinne anC
Mr.. Twinne for several days las
week.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Orton Webb enter
tanned at dinner on Wednesday
evening. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Quillen, Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard Macklin and Richard
Quillen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millard Macklin
spent last weekend with their
daughter and sOn-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Reiff at Freehold, N.
j.
Mrs. A. w. Davis of Upper Darby,
Pa, is spending the week with her
nephew and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Randolph Quillen in fredericksburg,
Md, and sister, Mrs. w. H. Quillen
here.
Mrs. Keller HOch, Miss Charlton
Hall and Charles Macirog spent
Thursday in Wilmington.
Union Methodist Church
Lawrence E. WimbrOw, Minister
Sunday, April 8
Church school at 10 a. m. Goal
200. The session of the church
school will be held in all depart.
ments at ten o'clock. Seven per
sons who. were absent last Sunday
prevented our reaching the goa
of 200. 1t is hoped that this will
be realized this week. 1t is neces
sary for the pastors class to all b'
present to be received on Palm
Sunday. This group meets at thu
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-01
epo1>N 49, ~ -

The following officers were elect
ed last Monday evening for the
ensuing term, as follows: Noble
Grand, Michael Groverman; Vice
Grand, James E. Jackson; Record
ing Secretary, Clayton Lord. The
balance of the elective officers are
on yearly basis and remain in
office until October.
@
This coming, Monday evening,
April 4, the initiatory degree will
be conferred on five candidates
whose applications have been ac-
cepted. All members of the degree
team keep this date in mind and
please be present.
0S
On Thursday evening, March "a,
nine members of Chosen Friends
Lodge of Harrington received their
past grand jewels, presented TO
them by their lodge and pinned on
each one by Grand Master Berman
Melvin. Wonderful talks on Odd
Fellowship were given by the
Grand Master and District Deputy
Grand Master Robert A. Carton. A
delightful dinner was served by
the Rebekahs of Keturah Lodge
l. o. o. F. of Harrington. Paul
Porter, Noble Grand of Chosen
Friends Lodge, presided.
@O
The Tooth Anniversary of Am
ity Lodge No. 90 of Camden will
be held 'on Saturday, April 80
More news of the anniversary will
be given in this column at later
date
The dart ball, team journeyed tC
Charity Lodge of Laurel last Fri
day night and came back victor
ious. Jimmie Hall, who has beer
on the bench part of the season
hit two home runs in the first game
which we won by the score of Ga
The second game we really took ;
licking, just wasn't there as WI
got beat by the tune of 15-4. An
drew Ellis hit four home rum
out of five times at bat. Nice going
Andrew. In the third game afte
pep talk by Manager Johnn,
Jester the boys went to town. Ev
erybody was throwing that dari
Home Run Wilkins got four hom
runs. George Strahle got thre,
home runs, two triples and on
single, with others getting hits. L
the seventh inning we batted aroun
getting seven runs in that inninf
We won the game by the score @
1874. Well friends the season end
for dart ball. We have had a won
derful time among grand friends.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-01

The number Of U. S. farm houses
with modern bathrooms more than
doubled between 1910 and 1947.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-01

To vary Waldorf Salad to be ser
we'd as the main course for lun-
oheon. add pieces OF f-erumbled crisp
bacon to the apple, celery. walnut,
and mayonnaise mixture; serve
the salad on bed of salad green's
and dust with paprika.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-01

Classified Ads get results.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-01

Dolphins are small relatives of
whales.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-01

This coming. Monday evening,
April 4, the initiatory degree will
be conferred on five candidates
whose applications have been ac-
cepted. All members of the degree
team keep this date in mind and
please be present.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-05-28

Young Adult Choir, Lillian Agard
at the piano, rendered music
which inspired, and the Temple
Singers, Lottie Strother, director,
contributed a number. The service
was well attended, and plans for
the coming annual conference
were executed looking to the com
pletion next Sunday. At night,
the church was turned over to the
Senior Choir, Ernest G.. O'Ban-
youn, Director Organist, and they
presented Olive Edwards, soprano,
and Hazel Edgecombe, pianist
and accompanist, in an excellent
program.
DR.. Elliott Durant, his son,
Elliott, Jr., daughter, Constance,
two girl friends, Lorraine Cam
berbatch and Barbara Crich-
ton, were the guests of Mrs.
Alicia Davis, S61 western Ave,
Cambridge, at dinner, Saturday
night, April 81, and enjoyed a
sightseeing trip about the com
munity afterward. DR.. Durant
preached in st. Bartholomew
Sunday morning, the 22nd.
NOTES
The Missionary Presidents
Union of Cambridge and vicinity
held its annual meeting Wednes-
day at the Union Baptist Church.
A musical program and an address
by the pastor, Rev. W. Marvin
Gibson, were featured. Mrs. Bes-
sic Pearson is the Unions presi-
dent.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-05-28
r BILLIES r
Worcester Joffings
Telephone News To 4-S6oz
TeIephOne News % 4-s6o2

HELLO, FOLKS After max
ing a big effort and Drawing the
rain on last Sunday to attend
John st. Baptist Church in an
ticipation Of hearing the Chorus
from Holyoke, was a bit dis
appointed when they did not
put in an appearance. The
Gospel Bells took over in their
place. The latter have improved
quite a bit since last. heard
them. still think the leader
should be tuned down a bit in
order that you may hear the
rest OF the voices. Rev. Benton
Harris rendered piano solo and
he also accompanied young Dom
aid FLYERS who sang a solo. The
program was under the direc-
ton of the West and East Side
Club, Miss Eva Christian, presi-
dent. Their aim seems to be
the founding Of a Day Nursery,
employment bureau and recrea-
tional hall for teenagers.
Tickets are on sale for the
third Sunday in June for a testi-
monial to Rev. Mrs. Joseph who
has been preaching at the mis-
sion for sixteen years. She will
be graduated from the Bible
Institute, Providence, R. l., on
May 80.
A bit of good news to the
theatre lovers. Vaudeville is
coming back. 1t made its initial
appearance last week at the Pal
ace Theatre in New York where
people stood In lines three hours
or more. I am sure it will be
a relief after some of the ter
rible pictures that have been
forced upon us.
Invitations have been received
for the wedding reception OF
Cleo Osborne, daughter of Mrs
Reginald Stewart, and Mr.. viii
ford Floyd Bennox June 10 al
| the YWCA at 5 PM.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-05-28

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR, chairman, national cOun
Gill; United College Fund, accepts gift from six year old
TaImadge White of New York the Fund Offices 3S East
57h Street. which brings contributions date in the 1949
appeal past the 100000 mark The nationwide campaign
which opened April 10 seeks to raise $1400000 to help
81 private accredited coored colleges located from Penn
syIvania Texas oeratng expenses Lincoln
l. Hinds chairman of Busnessmens Division promises
$3O0O H. Jones is Special Gifts Chairman assisted
by S. L. Mccoy who threw $4,000 on table recent
Drive Workers meeting Rev. M. Owens heads ministers
group, etc.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-05-28

A grand time was had at the
election Of officers Of the Inter
racial Council at the Women's
Club Monday night. Mr.. Will
fred B. Fiega who has appeared
before the Council as speaker
surprised and delighted the
audience with his violin selec-
tons. He was accompanied on
the piano by his sister, Miss
Sadie Fiega. Mr.. Victor Sted-
man, husband Of one Of the
Councils hard workers, played
several piano selections. Re-
freshments were in charge Of
Mrs. David Oswell, Mrs. Sted-
man, Mrs. Laws, Miss Craighead,,
Audrey Dyer, Helen Barsam and
Mary Lekas. The Council has
been invited to hold its annual
picnic on the grounds of the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin
P. Hall, June 4 at Norwich,
Conn. Mr.. Hall is a former
chairman OF the Council. If
it should rain June 4 the pic
mic will be postponed till fur
ther notice.
Miss Jean Harris is visiting
her grandmother, Mrs. Wallace
MofffSt of Summer st.
John st. Baptist Church is
making plans for an installation
ceremony June S. More about
it later.
Dorothy Wilson is all smiles
because she was able to make
trip TO New York to visit her
mother. This is the first time
she has been any distance since
her accident.
If you have any flowers in
your yard remember some shut
in would enjoy a small bouquet
They say the eyes are the win
dow Of the soul. SO let ours
reflect good thoughts Hope
everyone has a happy holiday.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-05-28
MAIDEN
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Earl w. Lawson. Pastor


"a most inspiring message was
brought by Rev. Daniel Wynn,
pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church,
West Medford, for the afternoon
rally service. MIR. Frederick
Wright, with his choir of young
people, gave the message in song.
Rev. Lawson spoke in the morn
ing. The girls choral group, Mrs.
Emma Gray, director, will give a
Musicale at the parish house,
June 8. Rev. Arthur Tekmanis
Of Andover- Newton will be the
guest speaker for the Missionary
Service, Sunday afternoon, May
20, Mrs. Alice Rose, president.
Mesdames Ann Sneed, Ruby
Washington and Frieda Ross at
tended the funeral of Mr.. John
Walker, Jr. at Philadelphia, on
May II. Mr.. Walker passed away
in Ohio. The funeral Of Mr.. MIN.
rod M. White was held from hi:
home, "a Martinack ave., Peabody
on May 10, Rev. Lawson officiat
ling. Rev. Temple, pastor of thu
Nazarene Church, also spoke
Mrs. Alberta c. Valentine, solo
! list. Mr.. White is survived by hi
widow, Mrs. Hattie White: sister
Mrs. Mary Steward; brother, MI
Bee White of Mt. Vernon, Ohio
and a large number of nieces ant
nephews and their children. The
funeral of Mrs. Cora Lee of As;
Cross street, Maiden, was hello
on Saturday, the 21st, from the
Weir Funeral Home, Maiden, Rev.
Lawson, officiating. Mrs. Lee Is
survived by her husband. Mr..
Frank Lee. The funeral of Mr..
Moses A. Ashton, who passed
away in his sleep was held on
Monday, 23rd, from the Emman-
uel Baptist Church, Rev. Lawson
in charge. Mrs. Alberta c. Valen-
tine, soloist. Mr.. Ashton was a
native Of Langley, va. Surviving
are a son, Moses L. Ashton; a
daughter, Mrs Villa M. Fubler of
New York City; and five grand
children. The deceased had never
known a sick day in his life and
his passing was a shock to his
family and friends.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-05-28

Attn, the Junior Matrons will pre-
sent a Benefit Square Dance at
the Center. You know Square
dances are on the way back in a
big way. One reason they are so
popular is because it is a type
of dance where participants can
dance with variety Of partners
without cutting in. You meet a
lot of folks in the course of an
evening Two weeks later, on
Saturday, June 10, there will be
dance for adults only, sponsored
by the Center's Nursery Mothers
group But before this event
will come the Friday, June 18th,
and annual Lend-A-Hand June
Breakfast at Shiloh and if the
ladies don't look out, the men
will grab all the seats for this
one, too On Thursday, June
%, will come the annual Medford
Graduation Party at Shiloh, also
sponsored by the Lend-A-Hand
club. 1t will be largely attended
especially by MHS new students,
who have increased considerably
over the years. Among the High
School grads this year will be
three girls and seven boys to be
named later. And congrats to Mr..
& Mrs. Bill Wright, Jr., on birth
of a baby boy. AS you know, the
column type got all jumbled last
week through no fault of our own.
It is fitting to repeat that the
Lend-A-Hand Club was founded
AZ years ago, Notwithstanding its
series of 40 sermons. The club was
the idea and wonderful effort of
Mrs. Rose Robinson of one of our
earliest families. She was the
mother of the late Wesley Robin
son, long pillar of Shiloh Bap-
fist Church. We always like to
give credit where credit is due.
The Annual Festival of the
Mass. State Federation of Music
Clubs was held Saturday at the
Fisher School, Beacon Street.
Eighteen pupils of Mrs. Adele M.
Evans made a most creditable
showing in the ratings in their
respective classes. Ratings of "Su-
perior" went to Gladys White and
Elaine Fisher. Ratings of "Ex-
cellent" went to Ann Hayes, Shir-
ley Jones, Esther Furr, Elaine
Cragwell, Mildred Henderson,
Ruth Allyne, Carolyn Jasper,
Joan Fields. Ratings of Every
Good" went to Beverly Clarke,
Dorothy Alleyne, Joseph and
Eleanor Jones, Dolores Edwards,
Marjorie and Lorraine Henderson
and Carolyn Butler.
! There are indications that the
Park wading pool project i:
underway. And a petition for ;
| Digger Park cinder track ha
been filed with authorities. It ma.
need more push. The strip 0
road running between the par
and Center would be blocked Of
from sall vehicles to make thi
track possible. 1t would also b
a safety factor for children, pro
tecting them from cars or horses
Especially Nursery school tots.
The w. Medford Community
Center baseball Cavaliers are re,
entered in the fast Medford City
League. This marks lengthenine
string of years the local lads
have played amateur league ball
with many benefits gained. Once
again Manager Walt Isaacs needs
volunteer coaches. Please help.
The Center team got off to a
fairly good start Of the 1949 sea
son with "A tie game with the
Ward Three Club at Hickey Park.
Pitcher Carl Smith struck out
thirteen batters and held the home
club to just three hits. Well have
more about the Cavaliers next
week. And to all the good people
who phoned or sent in news this
Uyaok III oplr xyotY