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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05

Jimmy, who had been climbing
trees, came in for the second time
with his trousers torn.
go upstairs and mend them
yourself" ordered his harassed
mother.
Some time later she went to see
how he was getting on. The trousers
were there, but no Jimmy.
Puzzled, she came downstairs,
noticing as she returned that the
cellar door, usually shut, was open.
She went to the door and called
down loudly and angrily: care you
running around down there without
your trousers on?"
The reply came sternly in a
mans deep voice: "No, madam
I'm reading the gas meter"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05

Troop 16, sponsored by the Mar
garet Hess Bible Glass, with Mrs.
John Hinkle, leader, and Mrs. r. B.
Green, assistant leader, held a reg
ular meeting on Tuesday, April 26.
at the Presbyterian Church. We had
nine girls, our leader, and assistant
leader present.
Our meeting opened with the
promise, attendance was taken, and
folders about Girl Scout Camp were
distributed.
After that, Mrs. Ralph Stauffer
helped us with the requirements for
the Bird Badge. She told us inter
esting things about Is different birds
we can see in Hagerstown, she de-
scribed their nests and eggs, and
showed us great many bird pic
lures. We certainly appreciate her
kindness in doing this for us.
Ann Bair, Secretary
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
ANY TIME'LL DO

An old man had made friends
on the golf course with a young
fellow whose enthusiasm for the
game equalled his own. Together
they played several most enjoy
able games, but at last it grew
too dark to continue, and they
left the club together.
AS they went out the old chap
turned to his new friend: give
never had a better game" he
said.
'NOr have Il" cried the young
enthusiast.
"Can you meet me tomorrow"
asked the elder.
The young man did not hest
tate. Certainly" he said. 81 was
to have been married, but l can
put that off,"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
GETTING EVEN

A school teacher was stopped by
the police for driving through a red
light and was Immediately brought
before the judge.
"Sooo," said the judge, you're a
school teacher. That's fine. Ma
dame, your presence here fulfills a
long-standing desire. For years I've
hoped to have a school teacher
standing there. Now" he thun-
dered, "sit down at the table and
write, Il went through a red light
500 times"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
Funny Stuff?
Long Time No See

X HOUSE agent had a farm on
"A his books which was sup
posed to be haunted, and to prove
rumor wrong he decided to engage
a man to stay there for one night.
The following day he was up early
and went round to see how the man
had Jared. But the man was not to
be found On the lawn he discovered
the remains of window, sash and
shutters completely wrecked, but
of the Waterman there was no sign
Four days later the house agent
came across him tramping along a
country lane three miles away
Halo, George!" he cried,
"Where have you been all this
time?"
The man wiped the perspiration
from his brow. Boss" he replied
GIVE been coming back" =
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05

Doris Ellis was the leader of the
April meeting of the Girls Mission
airy Guild of the Salem Evangelical
United Brethren Church 'Todays
Horizons in China" was the topic,
and the Scripture lesson was read
by the leader. Other readings were:
Work Among Students" Regina
Hammond; Literature, Dolores Mon
gan: Women and girls, Joann Wa
tiers; "The Chinese Church and its
Leaders," Shirla Line; Our Fathers
World" Lorraine Garnand. THE
Old Rugged Cross" was sung as a
solo by Doris Ellis, and the meet
ing closed with prayer by Mrs.
Charles Miller.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
Former BaltimOrean Named
Ambassador To France

A former Baltimorean, David K.
E. Bruce, son of the late Senator
William Cabell Bruce, of Maryland,
has been appointed Ambassador to
France. He succeeds Jefferson CAT
frey. The new Ambassador is a
brother of James Bruce, Ambassador
to Argentina, and a cousin of How
ard Bruce, deputy administrator of
the ECA.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
Girl Scouts

Sunday, May 8, will be visiting
day at Camp Misty Mount, in the
Catoctin Area, for all parents and
Girl Scouts who are interested in
the camp for the coming season.
Visiting hours will be from 300 to
500 p. m. on Sunday afternoon, at
which time some of the Girl Scouts
will be on hand to escort visitors
about the camp.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
Would Admit War orphans

Senator Willard E. Tydings, Dem
ocrat of Maryland, has introduced
bill in Congress to admit $4,000 war
orphans into this country without
regard to immigration quotas.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
News OF Interest
From Entire State
Are Your Feet killing You?

According to the statistics of the
Maryland State Police for 1913,
there were 100 fatal pedestrian ac-
cidents in Maryland OF all types
of fatal mishaps reported, 1873 per-
cent were collisions of motor vehic-
les with human beings. The start
ling fact about these accidents is
that approximately IA percent were
mainly due to pedestrian negligence.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
HOmemakerS' Activities

Homemakers in Maryland's home
demonstration program made more
than $4,000 dresses in 1913, and re-
modelled 1000 others. About 1000
coats and suits were made and over
1000 were remodelled. In the field
of food preservation, members froze
over 1,137,273 pounds of food last
year and canned over two million
quarts.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
S297,113 Is Collected
In Delinquent Taxes

State Comptroller James J. Lacy
reports that $297,113 in delinquent
sales taxes has been collected in the
past six months, and adds that many
merchants are building up large tax
liabilities apparently without real
izing it" He warns that retailers
are responsible for all the tax they
should collect, whether they actually
collect it or not.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
Wrong And Right

The theatrical agents new clerk
entered the private room and said,
There's lady to see you, sir"
"Is she good-looking?"
Eyes, SIR"
"Show her in"
Ten minutes later the clerk was
summoned.
We'll" said the agent, gruffly,
you're nice judge of beauty, I
must say"
"Ah, but I had to be careful, sir.
For all knew, she might have
been your wife.
yes said the agent, acidly.
ssshe was"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
State Takes Active Part
In All Soil Conservation

In an effort to help save the hun
dreds of millions of productive acres
endangered by erosion and outlying,
the state of Maryland has accepted
the National All Soil Conservation
program for 1949 All members
learn to successfully conserve soil
and prevent wastage and deteriora-
ton.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05

The Homemakers club will hold
tea and food sale in the Pythian
Hall on Wednesday afternoon at
two-thirty o'clock, in observance of
National Home week. A short pro-
gram will be rendered at four
o'clock.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
Ouch!

Ben--Gladys is a wonder. She ac-
tually talks with her eyes.
Jim-Yes, and 1 suppose that
when she feels like using strong
language she just gives a cursory
glance.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05

Mental habits of self-control, self
reliance, and concentration or their
opposites, are formed when a child
is two or five years old land are
seldom changed in later years.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
Barber Takes A Trimming

The city barber works longer
hours for less money than any other
while male, the Maryland Depart
ment of Labor and Industry re-
ports. The department made that
finding in survey of workers in
non-manufacturing occupations in
Maryland.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
100000 Collected

DR.. G. Candy Robinson, executive
secretary of the Maryland Tubercu-
losis Association, reports that $3O7,-
500 was collected in the State from
sale of seals during the past year.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05

Sumerian women of thousands of
years ago used gold compacts com
plete with tweezers, earpicks, and
hand-scratchers, according to the
Encyclopaedia Britannica.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05

Miami, Florida is farther west
than Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05

The annual Mothers and Daugh-
ter's banquet of the Salem Evan
gelical United Brethren Church will
be held on Thursday evening at six
thirty o'clock. The guest speaker
will be DR.. Sophie Chen, a Chinese
medical doctor at the Washington
County Hospital at present. Ar
engagements are in charge of the
Girls Missionary Guild and special
music will be furnished by them.
The men of the church will serve
the banquet
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05

and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Mason
Griffith and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Renner and family, and
Johnny Griffith and Bill Keller were
recent visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles o. Stump.
Members of Olive Branch Chap
ter, Order of the Eastern Star will
be guests of Arena Chapter of
Sharpsburg on Saturday evening.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05

Master Masons will be guests of
Olive Branch Chapter, Order of the
Eastern Star on Friday evening. All
Eastern Star members are invited.
Mrs. Russell Mills and daughter
Phyllis, of Silver Spring, spent the
week end with Mr. and Mrs. George
Buxton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Hammond
and son Gerald, were Saturday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ham
mond of Chevy Chase.
Roger and Edwin BURNER, stu
dents at the University of Maryland,
visited their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard BURNER, over the week end.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Miller and
Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Kaufman at
tenued the Apple Blossom festival
at Winchester on Friday
A Mothers Day program will be
presented in Salem Evangelical
United Brethren Church on Sunday
evening at eight o'clock. Mrs. Wy
and Rohrer, Mrs Lee Garnand, and
Mrs. Stafford Kline compose the
committee in charge of the program.
Miss Maxine Shaffer and Harry
Buckley of Thomas. West Va, were
week end guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Shaffer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burwell Griffith and
sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Griffith
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Burwell Griffith and
sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Griffith
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05

Mrs, Russell Mills and daughter
Phyllis, of Silver Spring, spent the
week end with Mr. and Mrs. George
Buxton.
Evening star., 1949-10-04
Hurst Reelected Head
OF Southwest Citizens

Frank Hurst last night was
unanimously reelected to his
second term as president OF the
Southwest Citizens Association.
The group, meeting for the first
time this season In the Southwest
Branch Library, Seventh and H
streets S.W., also reelected its
entire slate of officers. with the
exception of the treasurer. Mrs.
Myrtle Mothershead, who had
held the post for six consecutive
years, declined the nomination
and was presented with a gold
cup in appreciation Of her ser
vices.
Other officers are Morris Engle,
first vice president; Michael Troi-
ano, second vice president; Lloyd
Jones, recording secretary; Mrs.
Troiano. corresponding secretary,
and Mrs. Pearl Wyne, new treas
Eurer.
In other actions the group:
Directed a letter to Senator
Neely, Democrat, of West Vir-
ginia. congratulating him on his
accession to Craftsmanship OF the
Senate District Committee, and
Ireaffirmed its stand of last year
in asking that Central High
School not be turned over to
colored students.
Evening star., 1949-10-04
Manor Park |ndorses
CAPITAL Transit Radio!

Public safety is either increased
or decreased by music on buses
and streetcars, depending on
whom you ask at the Manor Park
Citizens Association.
Ernest A. Pullman told the
group last night that public safety
is endangered by the radios be-
cause the music-and especially
the continuity between selections
is disconcerting to the driver.
George A. Corbin, on the other
hand, said public safety Is en-
hanced because of the use to which
the radios could be put in times
of emergency for such purposes
as evacuating the city.
The association backed Mr.. Cor
bin by substantial majority
In other business. the group
decided to ask the District Com
missioners to include. in the cur
rent District budget, funds for
construction of a stadium at Cal
vim Coolidge High School.
A third resolution backed, "in
principle" bill introduced in
Congress by Chairman Mcmillan
of the House District Committee
to transfer control of all public
recreation facilities and parks
within the District to the District
Commissioners.
Homer j. Smith. president. con-
Quoted the meeting in the Whittier
School, Fifth and Sheridan streets
NJ w
Evening star., 1949-10-04
ADVERTISEMENT.
Deafened People
Hail This Tiny New
Hearing Aid!
BY DORIS FOSTER

Cleveland, Ohio-Thousands OF
folks with limited hearing are
happy about this most recent SCI
entific advancement that promises
better hearing for many. The tiny
aid, made possible through the de-
velopment of top war-secret, is
much smaller than former aids,
and eliminates the embarrassment
of wearing a conspicuous button
in the ear. There are no wires or
cords exposed to view. Though
Extremely small, the instrument
produces amazing power, and am
plifies sound with excellent tone
fidelity. The manufacturer offers
an unusual trial plan that is avail
able to all, without the risk of one
penny. Complete details promptly
sent to all who will write to Doris
Foster, Room e13, 2O56 E. Fourth
Street, Cleveland Is, Ohio.-Advt
Evening star., 1949-10-04

ow you it, you'll osk especially when their beoub Well these
cultured pearls and re
necklaces neither the real res OF perfection worth
But they're lovely settings beautiful they ook
the ntcote detailing the nicely Of Workmanship You con
pleasure, give these with pride Be sure to see!
Fgee Necklace Bracelet eoch $4H Figee Eonino Disc Neck
lace, Bracelet and Earrings, each, $3.50
Evening star., 1949-10-04

after the meeting was officially
called to a close. The association
meeting in the Bunker Hill
School, Fourteenth street and
Michigan avenue NE, was forced
to close the meeting at 10:30 pm.
because of a Recreation Depart
ment ruling that schoolrooms may
not be used after that time.
Most of the members waited at
the entrance of the school until
completion of the counting of bal
lots, at which time they returned
to the meeting room to see the re-
suits tabulated on the wall.
Other officers elected at the
Evening star., 1949-10-04
Dupont Citizens Plan
Bottle Club Probe

The Dupont Circle Citizens As
ISOLATION last night voted in favor
of moving Wilson Teachers Col
lege to Roosevelt High School and
using the present college building
for overflow pupils at Cordozo, if
necessary.
Mrs. Charles Collins who intro
duced the resolution said that, ac-
cording to last years statistics,
Evening star., 1949-10-04

meeting include William c. Car
ney, first vice president; Robert
j. Kelley, second vice president;
Mrs. Mary Kane, recording secre-
tary; Mrs. Martin Kelly, financial
and corresponding secretary; Miss
Katherine Rupert, treasurer;
Robert M. Darragh, Charles MUIR
and Mrs. Kane, delegates to the
Northeast Council of Citizens As
sociations, and J. Millard Hall and
Edward A. Kane, delegates to the
Federation Of Citizens Associa-
tions.
Philip A. Dolan, retiring presi-
dent, conducted the meeting.
Evening star., 1949-10-04

Wilson Teachers enrolment can
be handled easily at Roosevelt.
On a proposal by Mrs. William
Barret Ridgely, it was decided that
an investigation be made of
bottle clubs" in the District.
Mrs. Ridgeley. who lives at 1919
Twentieth street NV, said a
bottle club" that operates near
Twentieth and @ streets has at
tracted the criticism of several
neighbors. The subject was re-
ferred to William Clark Taylor,
chairman of the groups law and
legislation committee. He will find
Evening star., 1949-10-04

Makes ~ Dozen
3 cups sifted ALL tsp. salt
purpose -four " cup shortening
tsps. Double y cup milk,
Acting Rumford
Baking Powder
Sift -four, Rumford (all- phosphate,
no alum) Baking Powder and salt to-
gether. Cut in shortening until mix
ture is like coarse corn meal. Add
milk, stirring it in quickly with fork,
to form soft dough. Turn dough out
onto lightly Toured surface; knead
about minute. Roll J inch thick.
Cut with Pinch cutter. Place on
cookie sheet. Bake in hot oven at
4250F. about II minutes. Serve hot.
You'll never be satisfied with ordi.
nary baking powder biscuits again
Rumford Baking Powder, favorite oi
three generations Of good cooks, makes
them so light and lusciou-.
Evening star., 1949-10-04
Heavy Michigan Park
Turnout Elects FaI|er

Charles S. Faller was elected
president of the Michigan Park
Citizens Association last night by
one of the largest membership
turnouts in the associations his
tory. More than 200 persons were
present. .
The results of the election were
not determined until half an hour
Evening star., 1949-10-04

out, he said, if it is possible to put
the clubs out Of business.
The group also supported legis-
lation for 100000 appropria-
ton by Congress for next years
sesquicentennial celebration.
The meeting was conducted by
Mrs. Collins, vice president. in the
Mayfiower Hotel.
Evening star., 1949-10-04
Dutch to Build Hurbor

A Netherlands f1rm, contract.
ing for its first postwar work in
Turkey, will build in the next
four years a harbor at Zonguldak
on the Black Sea, for the export
lof Turkish coal.
Evening star., 1949-10-04
Elizabeth Ann Bakers
BAKING POWDER
BISCUITS

II your mouth
has been ,Ddferinq
for some real DID,
fashioned baking
bowder biscuits,
satisfy yourself
this quick,
easy Udy
Evening star., 1949-10-04
The Black Dress
Name your fabric and you can haze it

Wool velvet lace tissue fae ottoman
nyon So different beautiful fabrc each calling
special handling make dress choosing fashion adventure this
whether you're in quest of black color!
The Nome nugget., 1949-03-04

year.
 The House refused to concur in Senate amendment to bill against bus straphangers on long trips. The Senate voted to allow one-fourth as many standees as seated on trips over l5 miles. The House asked the Senate to recede
 Sen. Steve McCutcheon intro duced a bill proposing that polls close at eight o'clock instead of seven.
 Alaska's new graduated net in- come tax law came back to the legislature today for re-enactment and tightening of ship personnel provisions. Re-introduced in the House by Rep. Vim. Egan. He and Speaker McCutcheon said two pri- mary purposes for re-introduction are to make clarifying amend ments and at the same time to in sure against any court challenge of the legality of it's passage by the controversial special session. The tax remains the same: ten percent of the federal income tax.
The Nome nugget., 1949-03-04
eagles.

eagles.
 Unanimous approval was also given Rep. Frank G. Johnson's memorial accusing the fish and Wildlife service of making regula- tions to "suit it's Whim and ca price, and asking interior secre- tary Krug to direct the service to conform to provisions of the fed eral administrative procedures act. This, the memorial stated, would give Alaskans ".their day in court"
 Rep. Egan and Rep. Glen D. Franklin sponsored the measure asking military and federal off cials to keep the Richardson High way open on a year-round basis as military and civilian artery.
 The House approved with one dissent, the memorial by Reps. Stanley McCutcheon and Owen providing at least 50 per cent of Alaska residents must be employ ed by the salmon industry this
The Nome nugget., 1949-03-04
LIFTING THE LID AT JUNEAU
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Continued from Page Three) on a l2-12 deadlock after Rep. Al fred A. Owen, Jr., the original sponsor, argued the health de- partment might become involved in red tape and have less interest in fishermen than the fisheries board would.
 On the final vote. Rep. George Miscovich was the lone dissenter.
 The bill by Rep. G. E. Almquist on punchboards was passed de- spite Rep. Essie R. Dale's com plain the boards were illegal. N
 The House passed unanimously Rep. James Nolan's bill to exempt municipally owned power plants from the motor fuels tax and passed 23-1, Rep. William A. Egan's bill for a $2 bounty on
The Nome nugget., 1949-03-04
Friday. March 4. l949

JUNEAU, (P)-The final Terri- torial legislative okay was on the $50 month pensions today.
 The Senate adopted the com promise figure by a vote of 15-1 late yesterday with Republican Senator William Munz casting the only dissenting vote. Present pen sions are S60. The bill originally called for $90. A joint conference committee begged it in between.
 The House voted a 21-8 mar gin for referendum to the people on whether to ask Congress for the right to have the Territory is sue $20,OOO,OOO in bonds and for the Territory to proceed to do so if Congrses approves.
 Three-fourths of the amount would be for school buildings with the rest for other institutions re- quired after statehood. Only votes against the measure were by Reps. George Miscovich and AL mer Rydeen.
 The Senate passed House memorial urging Congress to en- act statehood legislation this ses- sion. Both Houses authorized tele- graphing the memorial immedi- ately to Congressional hearing.
 The Senate also approved me- morial asking federal agencies to provide $2,000,OO0 for permanent construction of Ketchikan's water front thoroughfare. It was intro duced by Sen. l.. P. Dawes.
 The House passed, 22-2, a pre- martial health examination bill introduced by women Reps. Anne lia A. Gundersen and Doris M. Barnes. Passage came after de- letting a proposed imprisonment penalty. It carries a $25O fine for violation.
 Another bill introduced by the same women passed, 21-3. It re-. quires compulsory prenatal blood test for expectant mothers.
 The House scheduled a night session tonight after working un- til 6 pm. last night. The Legisla- ture closes tomorrow through Monday for the annual inspection trip to the Sitka Pioneers Home.
 The House killed for the second time bill by Rep. Warren A. Taylor to admit experienced state side dentists without a board ex- animation.
 The House also voted, 18-6, for creation of bus transportation commission to control Territory bus lines, issue certificates for op- eration and regulate fares.
 The House yesterday approved unanimously the Ipalook memori- al asking the health department to sink a test we'll at Kotzebue and that thereafter assistance be given to secure an adequate and safe water supply"
 The Senate yesterday passed all three Lyng airstrip memorials. The only objection was by Sen. Jones to the proposed Territorial
The Nome nugget., 1949-03-04
Fleet Could Sail In Arctic Waters

LONG BEACH, Calf. (P)-Ice breakers could lead file t through Alaskan waters in mild winter weather.
 So says Cmdr. Jack E. Gibson, Long Beach, skipper of the navy ice breaker Burton Island, which returned to home port this week after what he called the farthest winter penetration into the frozen north.
 Cmdr. Gibson said the Burton Island was within 30 miles of Der ing Strait and "could have gone on through"
 The Burton Island ploW d throug 600 miles of ice, three to four feet thick, to reach the north ernmost point, King Island, Gib- son said. He added the trip was aided by the mild weather, 19 de-