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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-06-23
Williams Reunion

The Williams Reunion was held
al Tmmo Pond ON Saturday, June
~ FortN descendants Of the late
Prank and Anna Williams of
FWOkIord, gathered at the resort
for thrir lifth annual reunion, Rep
reHontatiVeN from Frmkford, Mills
horo, Roh0bolh Beach, l.oWes, Sal
lHbnrN Md Washington, y, c., and
Hollywood, Florida, we're present
Tor The orrARlOn,
Dinner consisting OF fried chick
on, Aoll Hholl crabs, and an Nssort-
moNt Of practically everything for
which Delaware i8 famous, was
served az ono o'clock, Baseball,
Qnoit8, swimming and other sports
occupied the remainder OF The af-
lolNoon Concluding the days pro-
gram a brief business session was
held, az which time officers for the
coming year we're elected as fol-
Iowa Mildred Williams, president;
and Nina Tmm0nS, secretary.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-06-23

conventional Good Samaritan, but
hla discourse was presented hy a
parable, aa he said, christ would
use to-day Ills sermon gave an Of
0a a new concept ON the story
ot The Good Samaritan, and gave us
mat pride IN our principles of
Friendship Love and Truth. Many
lmNks to ym, Rev Koplor. FOR
Your now version
sAlA
Has NOT your chest SWclod mst
a iUNo more this week upon hear.
mp the many comments hong OK
nreHaod IN our fair city ON tho
appearance ut our new signg or
voNrHe There have been few dis
WWRinp comments, but hy far the
general conoonaNs has boon that
the HlRn IA one of The most attrac-
live ones Ia Milford, aud of course
tNaMl FoNnl members agree with
thai,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-06-23
BETHEL

Mr and MIS- Rouhru Moora
spuut SUNDAY m Ruhuhoth Hna,,
Win Mf and Nla RpNhpn Moore.
llH and SON
Ma and Mls Scott Million ar,
AMI Mt nnd Mis- Scott million "a
Hll 90 Washington w. q, worn
Nenh end guests az M ami Mrs
fUpsll} Mhuutluy ana Mrs MlM
Moore
M ana Mrs rmua Arhopnat
und 'hlldlrn Muu dlWnm pUupts
SUNDAY ot Mr ana Mla Earlu A.
luu
Mla Anna Smith sponl Sunday
W Laurel with Mrs Nmol lynch
Mlsaus puppy Mumu. nlhpN
Nh'nlluy Wd Judy Null have pono
Gao iirmhOth Nuuuh mr the HUm
ner months o be- umpmlud
lhp count Ou Me- CMh Naa ~.
lwlaluwi "Wednesday oNonmp at
'ho homo ot Mrs Oorsthy nloodp
Nuith
Ma and Mls Prod Ellis spunt
sunday Win M ANA Mira Marion
tllle moan lMrul ANA M aNd Mpe
Theodore Rounds near Salisbury
~ pud Mls Nmns Arou ana
ME- Harley llastmpa mutorod o
wilmington On Saturday
Ml Hud Mls g. q lmlm al
fhHduWhla. Woru Wuuh nnd pNusta
ot nor parents Ma and Mira John
Y phillips
Ma and Mis- Richard Conms ond
sou spout saturday IA RnhohOlh
Ma and Mrs llomor ForpN and
son ol toNWs, Tunna are visiting
M uud MIS- Grady aWmus
M and Mrs A E nolmpor ana
SONS ol Richardson parhand Mia,
shirley krou Wnrn sunday punsta
OF Mr Wnd Mrs rhrnnpn Milnr
M aud MIs iAmoa illpgm ANA
family ut Wilmington Wnrn Wnnh
end quests Of M and Mrs William
hlHHlu On Sunday Mr. nni Mira
warren iiippin NJ MarduM, Ma,
we've dluuui quests
iuhn MalhoG m EnpliHh anotha.
'hiN invented matches
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-06-23

A communication war received
tmm Famop ami mechanics l.odpo
80 lAh J. q q ~ ~ bWWuod, Pa,
on Monday pNWmp al TlNaml
FoNnl bodpH ptNilnR that about
tMuntN of lhuI mmhprp would nav
crystal mm a visit On Monday
oNnnlnp, juno 20 The mnmhorA W
crystal founl fool hnnorod that
lholr ndpo hNs been aolprlod by
our hrolherr VA Pennsylvania
WllplN onr lNMo must be- apruNdmp.
Nubln umnd bom appointed com
mltiou uuNHiHlhp Or pNrla kirby,
Mlho UroNnmNN ami Donald Jop
tor lo make oWr VlHump brethren
Welcome NoW It a. an lo yun
Who are mwmhurH ~ thia urpaNlgn
ton 90 make lhiH uNuNUp moroaa
Wl BY NuNr attendance surely We
want nice representation ~ our
own present lo prnol thpao three
llnhors from Pennsylvania. Wan
be- luohmp for NoO
etS
ThWW Homn odd mpmhnrs Of our
fraternity went to church hast Nu
day at the Fnet Presbyterian
church IN Milford IA Observance of
the annual Bu iO-rmrrh Sunday
ami VA memory uf our departed
brOlhurH during the pAat year The
Rev Kenneth NJ knplpr erected nm
warmly md talked 10 ma on the
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-06-23


h,afef iaainF % give you lola
"a bead f,slui. ieF fo0m. shoulder
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iasauas badge b slnflel on
sihf NJ bulh oyerhang hont
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siil,aiih ~ huehins ~ jerking
lsas ssai .sliiillAg iool
49, flia years niG0fn fAiuF
Dodge "a bonf dealers nov,
ilfitf ihe nfh eaf ihai eitea maat
- boni mi0nrB todab M p0ms
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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-06-23

with a $94O,O95 total, compared to
the $l.22S.279 of Memorial Day,
l949.
The fourth million dollar handle
IN 1919 was a Wednesday, the 10th
day, when the handle was 81 OO3-
us.
As usual the attendance figures
are no indication of the size of the
handle in the daily breakdown.
This years largest attendance was
Memorial Day when the count was
2z'o'5 persons, the only time this
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-06-23
Betting At Race
Track Drops 10 Pct;
Attendance of ~ Pet.
continued IRON nru pass7

NN'AtAANea AtoW AEeN NAaeN
The second main reason for the
difference assigned by the officials
is that last years report contains
three Saturdays. compared to two
Saturdays in this years first l6
days. The meeting opened on a
saturday last yeay.
So far this season the track has
had two million dollar days. just
half The number ut this point in
l9|9, The largest handle last year
was Saturday, the 18th day of
the meeting, when the total was
$h396,Sl@ This years largest handle
was also Saturday. the 18th day.
whom total of $1,l74,447 was TAX
en- In
Tho only Other day which went
beyond the million mark this year
was the first Saturday of the meet
when the take was $l,l26,l05. Me
mortal Day was below the mark,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-06-23

year that the attendance has gone
past 10000.
Last years Memorial Day atten-
dance was 1884, while a crowd Of
20.3S8 was on hand for the second
Saturday Of that meeting.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-06-23
Lamb Cron

The early lamb crop Is estimated
to be 2 per cent larger than that Of
last year. II an increase is shown.
it viii be the first time IN nine
years.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-06-23

h0laud ~ Cobb aud sister ~ 5
Alai lpIlr chamberlain MI George
i.ahHtd lNiu Mr Norman lal
tls Mts hmmau bunting Ans
fepp q hnath and M samuel
lrurkhuua
Mls MmB Flprtwuod haas lruuu.
ga iium tahtuu Md Nhprr shu
stfHi Song prllud "a lilupss at lhu
iaiHt ~ htl daughter Mls Ihomas
fpfti and is rpruprrauup uud,r
tit hRirhini sage uf d competent
HHIat
hhhn nekt sou visit lAr FRANK
tNtH ftes Library H iha nrrhuuar.
Hiahr % q p0lnl tu sne enc beautiful
faat pui ipNus itrWs from thu
a'.itI tlaln ui gifts from
fIaAtt
liaIlg Vacation Hlhlu s,haol
elfHtd H uHp John ~ Clayton
"a itHl ai m un Monday ul %
$3.50 hheh course 90 worthwhile
afiifiiiss a fNil complement nf
HHaiihHd Instructors Nill hp huppb
4" hsfs iht present enrolment
doubled bY ihp cad OF lhls Hist
nNeh Why unt give those yuunp
sisfs iIuW iu l6 thp adYautapos
afforded by ihls splrudid Nork
feHisH 1aan Smith Nodupy 4tls
90 2 walter ralmpau who be-
attending Summer school at thn
University nf delaware boz Nuwalk
sbH0i iAs hhrk eud at hualu Win
bls sits bnd son
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i.Hh "a Camp iAndls at guest of
lNt iiflanais Commission fur ulp
hHna
Aunt hHfy $40 Women can
tsHp "a secret luat as Npll as mun.
hHi % iahFs three ui iuul times as
mahY ui ihnm lu du b
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-06-23

Bronze Ass scandinavian aFt
pfiof a. 1000 sc shows ships ana
scattering people fsyplian picture
sHifs a.ui1 gsafs old present farm
aho harvest bfehss heliefs on The
haiis "f ihs Palace ~ ssnnaehafb
h hlnsteh depict battle scenes ~
tfafly 5000 years ego
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
Public Should Know
Cancers Early Signs

NEW WORTHLESS thar half of the
colored and white people in this
country know single one of the
seven danger signals Of cancer, ac-
cording to survey made for the
American Cancer Society, it was dis
closed this week.
Yet, to guard against cancer. the
Society warns, everyone should
know all of the early symptoms Of
cancer and see a doctor Immediately
when a danger signal appears.
The Society urges everyone to read
and learn these seven danger signals
of cancer:
l. Any sore that does not heal.
2. A lump or thickening in the
breast or elsewhere.
3. Unusual bleeding or discharge.
4. ANY change in a wart or mole.
5. Persistent Indigestion or diff
ficulty in swallowing.
6. Persistent hoarseness or cough.
7. Any change in normal bowl
habits.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
WxCCINS

This comes to let the many read
ers of the Echo know that Lodge No.
TIA has lost one Of its faithful menu
bers in the person of Mrs Viola EIN-
land. She leaves to ncurl her pass
ing one sister, one daughter, five
grandchildren and five great-fla nd
children. She has been a mem,Hs
of the Association for 80 years. Rev.
r. H. PoWa conducted the funeral
services, which were he'd at the
Pleasant Hill Church
M. \. Hal Reporter.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15

The Friendship Circle, branch OF
the Woman's Society of Christian
Service, met on Feb. 9th at the home
of Mable Bogans, who led the dis
cussions by telling the story of DR..
Frank Laubach and his mission work
to foreign lands. The meeting was
interesting. 1t is always a pleasure
to meet with this circle. and their
doors are open to anyone who wish
es to meet with them at any time.
Mable Bogans, President; Tommie
Mae billiard, president, In
Secretary; and Gladys
doore, treasurer.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15

Last Month, Starlight Band gave
a valentine party sponsored by Pres
ident E. Mcdonald. The first Sun
day in March is Layman's day at
Merriel Chapel Methodist Church.
TRUMP Baptist Deacons partici-
pated in the program. Sister Rosetta
Butler, Senior Choir leader, had song
service. Pastor, Rev. L. w. Smith,
preached sermon, Brother David Par
ker, Layman Leader.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
THIRTY-TWO CLAIMS PAID

We paid in this quarterly board
80 Of our honored dead. Since our
board was held on the 18th of March
and our paper comes off the press
on the 18th, general writeup con-
corning the board and its doings will
come out in the next issue of the
Echo. Watch these columns for first
class news concerning the March
Board.
The Executive Board, before ad-
journing, went in silent prayer for
the speedy recovery Of OUR General
President, Rev. E. F. Young.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
MARCH BOARD NOW
HISTORY
MARCH BOARD HELD TUESDAY,
MARCH l4th. IN H. B. A.
AUDITORIUM

Tuesday, March 14th. the frs t
quarterly board for the year 1850
was held in the beautiful, spacious
and attractive auditorium of the II.
B. A. building. The auditorium was
decorated with beautiful gladiolas
and ferns. A large number of pres
idents, members and friends were
present to witness this first quarterly
board of the year.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
p0ELARVELLE

At Triumph Baptist Church, on
February 18th, H. B. A. Lodge No.
1888 gave her 9th Anniversary pro-
gram. 1t was sponsored by our Sec
rotary, Sister Estelle Peters, sermon
preached by Rev. E. G. Mcqueen.
Subject, A Friend Loveth At All
Times, Prov. II.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15

Our first quarterly conference has
peen held at Merrell Chape. Metho-
dist Church. The three churches OF
the charge made good reports. The
district superintendent commended
the officers for the fine way they are
carrying on the work in cooperation
with the pastor.
Instead of the district superinten-
dent preaching, as is custom in the
quarterly meetings, he presented the
world service chart, showing the
world service boards and the dis
Iibutions of the eleven boards and
the percentage that goes to each
board. AS a result the entire group
willingly agreed to make an increase
in their world service, givings for
Home Missions, church extension
and Foreign Missions
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
FAULDING
Dear Miss Larkin:

Dear Miss Larkin:
This comes to let the readers of
the Echo know that Mrs. Onnie L.
Clayton, teacher of Paulding School
went to Forest to a teachers meet
ing on the 7th and 9Th and stayed
until the 9th. She had a fine time
She is vice-president Of Lodge No
1863. Her supervisor, Miss S. Nor
row, carried them.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
MkCEE NEWS
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
This is to let the readers of the
Echo know that Lodge No. 152 elect
ed officers for new terms on the
night of March seventh. We are
looking forward to our Anniversary
on the fourth Sunday. A program
me sponsored by lodge visiting quar-
tets, Sermon by Rev. Gus James,
Agent Barnett of Hattiesburg has
promised to be with us on said date.
He Will be our guest speaker for the
day and he will install officers. We
are asking our sister lodges n d
friends to join US and help us have
a big day.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
picaYEpe News

Eugene Robinson, aged 8, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Robinson, ac-
cidently fell into tub of hot water
in the home of his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Parker. He was i'm
mediately rushed to Martin Sanitor-
ium but died March Bird. It was a
great shock to the community.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15

On Feb. 16, The Advance West
Side Circle met at the home of Pink
Jones. Fifteen people participated
in cake guest party, which was en-
joyed by all. Officers are Mary
Jones, treasurer; M. Akens, Secre-
tary, Lilly Mae Jones, Treasurer.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15

Feb. II was the opening day of
our revival at Weems Chapel Meth
odist church, and will continue
through March 3. Everyone is in
vited to attend the services each
night at o'clock, Chairman of the
devotional is T. D. OFT.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
EXECUTIVE BOARD

The Executive Board met in its
regular quarterly session Tuesday
morning at $3.50 o'clock, preceding
the general board. The meeting was
conducted on a high class basis.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
BOND
FLASHES
Dear Miss Larkin:

Dear Miss Larkin:
Received the Annual Report for
l949, It's just wonderful. Blessed
IS the Leader who has not sought
the high places, but who has been
drafted into service because of his
ability. God Bless You.
Mrs. Viola Batson, Pres. No. 1893
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
LAUREL
Dear Miss Larkin:

This comes to let the Echo readers
know that Lodge No. 422 has lost
one Of its loyal and faithful members
in the person of Brother Alfred FAINT.
He was deacon of East Jerusalem
Baptist Church and Superintendent
of the Sunday School He was a real
Christian gentleman. We loved him
but God loved him best.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
NEWTON

We have lost one of our faithful
members, Sister Laura Wash, Of
Lodge No. 1877. We regret very
much the passing of Sister Wash.
Respectfully,
A. c. Drummond.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
GENERAL PRESIDENT ILL

Rev. f. F. Young, who is i'll and
confined to his home was not able
to meet this, our first quarterly
board Of the year. AS far as some
of those in attendance could recall,
this was the first time that Rev =
F. Young has absented himself from
a meeting Of this kind.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
News Flashes
SANDERSVILLE
Dear Miss Larkin:

We are now building "a block
church under the leadership of Rev.
e. W. Rodgers, whom we are very
proud of.
We received The wonderful Annual
Report We are proud to have a
Secretary that can do things in such
a timely manner.
Mrs E. L. Jones, No. $50.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15

Mrs. Lucy B. Moore, visited her
Father last week in Ellisville.
Mrs. Mary E. Smith, Sec. No. 1863.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15

On sick list is Reuben Mcdonald
and Mrs. Maggie Lodd
Sylvia Mcdonald, Reporter
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
Philadelphia News

The Good Way Baptist Church held
its Oath Anniversary on the first
Sunday in February The Welcome
address was given by Mrs E. j. Tai
ly, and the Response was given by
Rev. Smith. The President spoke on
What Is Home Mission Without A
Leader. A delicious lunch was ser
we'd following the services. $1,000
was raised.
Roseana Baxtrone, Reporter.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
FLASHES
LAUDERDALE

Dear Miss Larkin:
l received the books for 1949,
bearing the names and claims paid
for the year Of '49. l have read and
passed it on to the members OF my
lodge and they think it is fine So
did it give us knowledge of what
we are doing and also gives us cour-
age to move on. We pray that you
live long doing the good work.
Mrs. Lerene Butler,
President Lodge No. ~.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
FLASHES
COLLINS

Dear Miss Larkin:
Never in the History of the H. b.
A. has any message come from the
H. B. A. more impressive than the re-
port of 1949 that you mailed to each
lodge. l had it read in my lodge
meeting and all said it was wonder
full. We are now passing it around
to members that were not present.
You know your job. You leave no
stones unturned in your business.
Mrs. Eula Berkhalter, Pres No. 444
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
Lauderdale News

On February 18th, Rev. w. c.
Clark was a pleasant visitor in the
home of Deacon and Mrs. l.. E. Rush
for the weekend. He conducted
the services at the Pleasant Grove
Baptist Church the following Sun
day. AT 1000 o'clock, Supt. Rush
opened Sunday Schoal va Hgaaar
was taught and wonderfully dis
cussed. Money raised during the
day $71O0
Mrs Judia Grace spent the even
ing with Mrs. Elizabeth Clark.
Mr.. Isaac Clark was a visitor in
the home of Mr. T. c. Clark, Sunday
evening, also Mr.. and Mrs. A. B,
McClendon.
Miss Fannie Cecil Wilson. Mrs. L.
V. Davis and Rev. J. E. Davis visited
IN the home Of Mrs. Iona Wilson
(Mother), February 25th.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15

Rev. E. B. Blackman, General VlaD
President of the Association presided
in the absence Of the General Pres
ident. Rev. Blackman presided with
grace and dignity. Quite few We're
heard to remark that this was m
of the most outstanding qua ,erly
boards we nave held in the History
of the Association.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1950-03-15
SionewalI News

H, B. A. Lodge Number 80 called a
special meeting for the purpose of
instructing the members. The meet
ing was opened at 200, with song
and prayer by Bro. Ivory Jordan.
Afterward, password and grip was
taken. Then president declared the
lodge open for business. First, was
reading of bylaws, and explained
as read by president Second, was
instruction of ritual All signs and
cautions were given and explained.
There were 80 members present.
So. John Scott, President.
~, 9emT,sag gs@staTy
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-09
(By Wayne RichardsonI

Aboard the Flying Arrow off Shanghai, (P)-Chinese National ist gunboats Shelled this American freighter mercilessly today. Rem dering her unseaworthy with be- tween 30 and 40 shell hits.
 There were no casualties among the crew of 43 and F passengers.
 Chinese Nationalist gunboats, blockading Red held Shanghai, stood guard over the Flying Ar row after the shelling.
 From Taipei, Formosa, Chinese Nationalist naval headquarters announced their Warships detained the American freighter after the shelling. A naval spokesman said the Chinese opened fire when the Flying Arrow ignored warnings to halD.
 Numerous fires were started aboard. Sailors from the British Sloop Black Swan boarded the Flying Arrow and helped the crew put out the fires.
 Part of the ships $10,OOO,00O loaded in Hong Kong was dumped overheard when it caught fire.
 Capt. David Jones of Chicago pronounced the ship no longer seaworthy after inspecting the nu- merous shell hits. Some large ones were just above the waterline.
 Captain Jones requested the
 Continued on Page Eight
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-09
Truman Requests Sl85,OOO,OOO For
 Alaskan Projects
By Charles D. Watkins

((41 Special Washington Service)
 WASHINGTON, (F)-President Truman asked Congress today for appr oximately $185,000,00o to spend in Alaska during the 12 months starting next July 1.
 The President said in his bud get message to Congress that "the 1851 programs . include g mil lion dollars for development of natural resources in Alaska De- velopmental expenditures in Alas ka under other functions-in par ticular national defense. transpor- tation. and social welfare-will amout to approximately 1892 mil
 Continued on Page Five
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-09
Mad Fox Bites Many Eskimo Dogs

JUNEAU, (P)-A mad fox has chewed up transportation 200 miles southwest of Point Barrow.
 The Territorial health depart ment reported Friday it was send ing rabies vaccine to Point Lay, where a large number of dogs have been bitten by rambunctious Reynard.
 Dogs the the chief motive power for sled transportation in the Els kimo area on Alaska's northwest Boring Seacoast. The bitten dogs have been isolated, a department doctor at Kotzebue radioed.
 The department also disclosed that more than 30 cases of ring worm have been reported among Anchorage school children. Physi- clans and teachers were request ed to be on the watch for possible spread of ringworm to other areas.
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-09

SAN FRANCISCO, (P) Tn e smog in Los Angeles is so bad a doctor from that city said:
 "I had a patient who came out from the east-a man who wore a glass eye-and he had to buy a new, bloodshot eye to match the good one"
 The doctor was Dr. Elmer Belt, a member of the California state Board of Health. He was protest ing to the board a proposal to spend $17O,OO ca year on a survey to discover what lasting bad eff fleets the smog may have.
 pr. Belt maintained the smog is already making people miserable -"and that's sufficient evidence to do something about smog right now"
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-09
NEWS IN BRIEF

JUNEAU, (P)-The Territory of Alaska is looking for good deep red ink bottle to dip its pen into.
 The Territorial general fund lacked S22l ,645 in paying bills at the end of December, treasurer Henry Roden reported.
 "Roden said he had $480, 1894 on hand at that time but bills pay able totaled $70l,829.
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-09

SAN ANTONIO, (P)-The con- tinental division of the Military Air Transport Service said today it flew 85,OOO,OOO passenger miles last year.
 Its territory extends from Adak, Aleutian Islands. across Alaska; The continental U. S.; through the Panama Canal Zone and as far south of Santiago, Chile. It also includes Buenos Aires in Argen- tina on the east coast.
 The division ha headquarters at Kelley Air Force Base. It was formed in July, 1948, merger of the navy's and air forces air transport services. It maintains CAY and C-54 flights over more than 33,O00 air route miles.
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-09
NatiOnaIists Fire On American Boat, Flying Arrow

(Wayne Richardson, Associated Press bureau chief in HongKong, boarded the American freighter Flying Arrow bound for Shanghai on the first leg of homeward journey. He is the only newSman on board. His first hand account of the shelling of the freighter by Chinese Nationalist gunboats fol- loWS):
The Nome nugget., 1950-01-09
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (P)-Air force salvage crews Sat urday began efforts to raise the wreckage of giant B-50 bomber which plunged into Choctawhat- chee Bay with the apparent loss of two lives
 Nine other creWmen reached life rafts and were saved. Crash boats from Eglin Field picked them up within six or seven min utes after they escaped from the rapidly sinking plane. None of the survivors was injured.