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Smyrna times., 1952-04-03
PUBLIC SALE

PUBLIC SALE
Curtailing partial farm operation
and dairying due to illness, I will
sell at Public Auction, on the farm
located in Middle Neck, Nd, five
miles west of Middletown, Della
ware and three miles from War
wick, Maryland, on
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 80
at HOO o'clock, a. M, rain or shine
2 MULES and 1 HORSE
PETE and DOLLY, large mule
team, true as steel.
BEAUTY, Iron Gray Mare, 5
years old, beauty.
% HEAD DAIRY CATTLE
16 Guernsey Milk Cows, to 6
years old, some fresh, some near
springers; 6 bred Heifers; 1 Guern-
sey Bull, entitled to register. This
is a home raised, high producing
herd with average test of 52e6 all
winter. Accredited t. B. and vaci-
mated.
MILKING EQUIPMENTS milk
cans, bucket and strainer, 6-can 1.
H. milk cooler, nearly new;hot wat
er heater, DeLaval milker, 2 units
with extra bucket.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS, sc.
Set 14-inch A. C. tractor plows,
John Deere corn planter, 2 now
ers, one a 5 and one a Az #. cut;
rope hay loader, tomato riggin and
springs, wagon, riggin, 2 riding
cultivators, loft. wheelbarrow
grass seeder, sled corn cutter,
weeder, one-horse dump rake, grain
fan, 3-section spring tooth, 1, 2 and
3-horse plows, cream separator,
burlap bags, junk and other art
icles that might be gathered to-
gether by day of sale.
TERMS day of Sale
SAMUEL b. COLLINS
Eugene Racine, Auctioneer
J. Hazel Price, Clerk
Lunch served by M. Y. A. F. of
Bethesda M. E. Church
Smyrna times., 1952-04-03
What to look for'if you want a better
K-or 2-tOn truck

LOOK first for the truck that best fits your jobl
Look for strong, rugged load-cnTying units =
frame, springs, axles, wheels, and others engi-
neered to provide the strength and capacity you
need Look for load d-rnoUing units-engine, clutch,
transmission, and others-engineered to meet the
most severe operating conditions
Look, too, for powerful engine, easy steering,
short turning ability, and extra payload capacity.
You'll get all these advantages when you choose
Dodge "Job-Rated' % or 2-ton truck.
Yes, look for the best in ~ or 2-ton truck,
and you'll find it in a Dodge. Come in today.
Big Power at q Sowing. Dodge 'Job-Rated' 12-
and 2-ton trucks feature ahigh-compression 109-
hip. engine. For outstanding economy, you get
4-ring pistons, chrome-plated top rings, and
other advantages.
Exceptional Handling Eose. Champion Truck
Roadeo contestants choose Dodge "Job-Rated'
trucks because you can cut sharper, maneuver
easier, park faster-thanks to wide front tread
and short wheelbase.
Fest Delivery Work. There's 5-speed transmits
sion available on most models for higher road
speeds-greater pulling power. And low loading
height simplifes the job of loading and unloading.
, 1952-09-15

ment will be long delayed. In
addition, it appears that con-
siderable spare parts for this
generating equipment which
would have been used for both
the St. Croix and st. Thomas
plants have also been lost. We
have certainly sustained a
heavy blow, the full extent of
which cannot be forecast at
this time as we cannot tell the
extent Of the delay it will
cause in our generating plant
progress.
Continued in next issuel
, 1952-09-15

packages were lost, it is almost
certain that all of the switch
gear has been lost, also trans
formers, spare parts, portions
Of the engine, tools such as cy-
Under heads, pistons, etc, por-
tions Of the radiator equip
ment and the EXETER.
Although the equipment is
insured, it's loss is a severe set
back in the plans for installa-
ton Of additional generating
facilities for st. Croix because,
in these days Of short-supply
Of critical material, replace.
, 1952-09-15
BY the Governor
Of the
Virgin Islands Of the United States
A
NATIONAL EMPLOY THE PHYSICALLY
HANDICAPPED WEEK. 1852

WHEREAS the President of the United States has set
aside the week beginning October 5. 1862 as National Employ
the Physically Handicapped Week and has called upon the
Nation to cooperate with the Presidents Committee on EN-
ployment of the Physically Handicapped in carrying out the
purposes of joint resolution approved August Il, 1915 go Stat.
500 Of the Congress.
AND, WHEREAS, the Presidents proclamation calls
public attention to the need for nationwide support Of and
interest in the employment Of otherwise qualified, but physi-
cally handicapped men and women"
VOW THEREFORE, MORRIS F. DE CASTRO, Cover
nor of the Virgin Islands Of the United States, do hereby de-
signate the week beginning October 5, 1852, as National
Employ the Physically Handicapped Week throughout the
Virgin Islands of the United States and I call upon all public
officials, leaders of industry and labor, and members Of reli-
gious, civic, Womens and fraternal organizations to take part
in the observance Of the designated week, in order to enlist
the widest public support Of programs designed to increase
opportunities in employment for the physically handicapped.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, / have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Seal of the Government Of the Virgin Islands
of the United States t.. be affixed at Charlotte Amalie, Saint
Thomas, Virgin Islands, this tenth day of September AID,
1852.
Morris F. de Castro
, 1952-09-15
SUPPERTIME CHAT
Is Governor de Castro over radio station VISTA.
Charlotte Amalie. Virgin Islands. on Wednesday.
September 8. 1852

age, or by naturalization, have,
attained the full status Of
American citizenship. (See
proclamation. 4
Loss Of ST. Croix generating
equipment /
I am sorry to announce that
we have suffered a major dis
aster in connection with the
st. Croix portion Of generating
plant equipment and spare
parts. You will recall that the.
Virgin Island Corporation pur
chased in the United States
two $50 XIV. generators with
spare parts, one for st. Tho
mas and the other for st Croix
The St. Thomas plant equip
ment arrived in st. Thomas
late in August and was off
loaded from the Alcoa SIS
Puritan" in good condition,
as I stated at that time.
In Frederiksted, however,
during the unloading from the
ship to the lighters, a heavy
squat blew up, making it inn
possible for the lighters to be
brought into the wharf for I'M
loading and, as a result, they.
had to be anchored out in the
roadstead for the balance of
that day and the following
night. The rough weather in
creased, occasioned by a storm
which passed far to the north,
but which developed quite a
rough sea at Frederiksted. Dur
ing the night one of the light4
ers swamped and all the cargo
IKE 49, 49,
was washed over board. This
lighter had on some % out of
81 packages comprising the
St. Croix portion Of the ship
ment. While | have not vet
been advised exactly which
, 1952-09-15
CONTINUED from Saturday,
ST. Croix Housing contract

ST. Croix Housing contract
/ congratulate the people OF
st. Croix on the execution OF
the contract for Ito family
dwelling units under the low
rent housing program to be
known as the ID. Hamilton
Jackson Terrace" / am sorry
that / was unable to be pre-
sent for the signing of the
contract yesterday at the Gov
eminent House in Christian
sted.
This is the beginning Of a
new era for our people-an
era Of decent homes and of the
extension Of these great bene-
fits which
on the mainland a n d IN
Puerto Rico have previously
been enjoying. Now, we are
well on our way with the hous
ing projects at Charlotte Anna
.EaZE%E ~ =. =. a
lie especially, and at Christian
sted. I hope we shall, likewise,
soon be on our way with the
Frederiksted project. The pro
jects now authorized, and for
which contracts exist, total
$50 units of modern housing to
replace slum housing in the
cities Of Charlotte Amalie and
Christiansted.
Citizenship DaY-ls52
BY a joint Resolution APP
proved February %, 1852, the
Congress Of the United States
designated the 18th day Of
September of each year as Ci-
tizenship Day in commemora-
ton Of the formation and
signing on September Il, 1877
Of the Constitution Of the
United States, and in recogni-
ton Of all who, by coming Of
Evening star., 1952-11-11
D. {. Proclamation
.Designates Thursday
As US0 Pal Day

The commissioners have called
on District residents to observe
Thursday as USO Pal Day.
It will be the first national OBJ
servcance of a day dedicated to
soldier -citizens away from home
on their country's business.
The text of the proclamation
follows:
Whereas. the National Office of
the United Service Organizations
has called upon the civilian people
throughout the United States to
observe the day November 13,
1852, as USO Pal Day: and
To Develop FriendlineSs.
Whereas, it is believed that the
United Service Organizations and
civilians of the Nations Capital
and of the Nation may, through
an appropriate observance pro-
gram. further develop friendliness
toward the servicemen who are
away from their homes: and
Whereas, such observance of
USO Pal Day would tend to culti-
vate closer relationships between
the armed forces and the civilian
population; and
Whereas, such observance will
provide visible public expression
to the concern of the entire COM
munity and the Nation: and
Would Enlist Public
Whereas. our great Nation and
its Capital City should fully par
ticipate in the program to pro-
mote and demonstrate the friend
illness of the citizens of commune
ties throughout the Nation. and
abroad, toward members of our
armed forces:
Now therefore we the Commis-
sioners of the District of Colum-
bia. heartily concurring in the ef-
fort of the United Service Organi-
cations. do hereby call upon the
citizens and residents of the Dis
trict of Columbia to appropriately
observe the day November 13,
1852, as USO Pal Day, and we
urge our civic leaders and organi-
cations to make every effort to en-
list public support for sustained
program during the day, aimed at
the promotion and demonstration
of friendliness of the civilian
population toward all of the men,
bers of the armed forces of the
United States of America and its
F. JOSEPH DONOHUE
B. L. ROBINSON
RENAH F. CAVALIER
Commissioners of the District
of Columbia
Evening star., 1952-11-11
Forest Hills Group Backs
Board Plea for N Channel

The Forest Hills Citizens As
sociation last night urged that the
application of the District Board
of Education for a television chan
mel be approved.
The channel is one of the ultra
high frequency educational chan
nels authorized by the Federal
Communication Commission. The
board, commercial interests and
local educational institutions aIH
vying for control of the channel.
In another. action, the associa-
tion favored compulsory auto
mobile insurance for District
drivers. 1t asked the Federation of
Citizens Associations to urge the
District Commissioners to make
such insurance mandatory.
Charles A. Durmeister, preSi-
dent, conducted the meeting in
his home, 1850 Broad Branch
road NV.
Evening star., 1952-11-11
Ryan Plays 80 Simultaneous
Checker Games Without a Loss

Any notion that checkers is a
game without science was proved
untrue here last night, when a
champion played 80 simultaneous
games with experienced opponents,
winning % of them and finishing
in a draw with the other eight.
Checker Master Willie Ryan OF
Buffalo, N. Y, called on all his %
years of experience to accomplish
the mass victory during an exhi-
bition at the Central Branch
YMCA. He even played four
games blindfolded, winning three
of them and drawing one with an
other expert, Buckner Randolph.
Mr.. Ryan has no special sys-
tenn. He relies mainly on the
standbys of any competitive ef-
the eye. the imagi-
nation and concentration.
Mr.. Ryan went up against some
OF this areas best players, includ-
ing Navy 1t. Comdr. F. A. Ste
phenson. 5028 Bradley boulevard,
Chevy Chase, Md, who drew twice.
The Navy officer will compete
Friday night in the finals for the
District championship against
Carl Guss, 242 Audrey lane Sc.
Comdr. Stephenson is former State
Evening star., 1952-11-11
Meetings Suspended
By Citizen Group

The North Cleveland Park
Citizens Association last night
agreed to suspend further meet
ings until February.
Difficulty in finding properly
heated meeting place prompted
the decision.
John B. Dickman, president,
conducted the meeting in the
Hearst School, Idaho avenue and
Thirty-seventh street NV.
Evening star., 1952-11-11

champion of Georgia. His daugh-
ter. Susan, S, recently tied with
World Champion Walter Hellman.
Mr.. Ryan got a brisk battle from
the youngest opponent last night.
Harold Slate. IL, of GIL A street
NE. eighth grade student at Stu
art Junior High School. Harold
drew once.
Another who drew twice was
Harvey Alderman of 1916 Six
teenth street NV.
1t took Mr.. Ryan about three
hours to complete play, and he
walked more than miles in the
room during that time, he figured.
Evening star., 1952-11-11
Truman Plans 10 Attend Press Club Ceremonies

25th year of the clubs occupancy
of its own building at Fourteenth
and F streets N w.
John Russen Young, retired
District Commissioner. an officer
of the club when it was organized,
will speak for the founders.
Truman T. Felt is the current
president of the club.
Evening star., 1952-11-11
.Huwthorn Unit to Seek
Federation Membership

The Hawthorn Citizens Associa-
ton LAST night voted to apply for
membership in the Federation of
Citizens Associations.
J. F Perrin, president, con-
Quoted the meeting in the Chevy
Chase Community Center, Con-
necticut avenue and Mckinley
street NV
Evening star., 1952-11-11

President Truman will attend
the National Press Club Founders
Day ceremonies in the club
quarters between and 8 pm.
Thursday.
Mr.. Truman is a member of the
National Press Club.
The ceremonies will mark the
Evening star., 1952-11-11
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You get value plus in the beautiful RAM
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and Weather Eye Conditioned Air System.
Yes-put yourself in Nash Rambler
today. Learn why this popular new kind Of
Car, specifically designed for todays driving
and parking conditions, is the car for you. See
your Nash dealer and make Traffic Test
for yourself!
Motors corporoMon Detroit MehsaA
Evening star., 1952-11-11

distance cruising, the miles will slip by with
scarcely flicker of the gas gauge. For
this is the all-time mileage record holder in
the Mobilgas Economy Run-3l 6 miles to
the gallon with over-drive. Many owners
report even more!
You'll be amazed at the spaciousness that
is yours to enjoy in this compact automo-
bile. Plenty of room for your family to travel
in comfort.
How safe to drive, too! For, like all Nash
cars, the Rambler provides the extra
strength, safety and rigidity of exclusive
Evening star., 1952-11-11

WHEN you put yourself behind the wheel
w of this compact custom car, you'll dis
cover whole new motoring feel"
It's fact In a smart Nash Rambler
you'll feel equally at home in heavy city
traffic or on the open highway.
You'll snake through traffic with feather
light handling ease -. cruise efortlessly on
the open road.
You'll slide into tight parking spots that
other cars must pass up. And whether you're
engaged in stop-and-go city driving or long
The Wrangell sentinel., 1952-05-16
CAROLYN EICKELsON WINS OUTSTANDING HONOR AT GRADUATION

Carolyn Niekelsou. member of the 1952 WHanEen High School graduating class. won honor for herself. her school and the town of WraugeH when she was presented with the Territorial EIks four hundred dollar scholarship award as tho Territary's outstanding high school graduate The award was made by Exalted Ruler Don House of Che local lodge
 The award. to the capped and gowued senior. came as a complete surprise. Her response of thanks was almost overcome by tears.
 Miss Migkalson has been an "A" student from her first year of chaal She Is the daughter of aIr. and Mrs Charles AIlckelson.
 Mas. Doris 2I Barnes gave the ad- .re of tle evening and II. B. iharnulst. president of the school Ioasd. presented the diplomas to h# lass which Included his own on. PaaI
 Graduates included Steele Fer u#aa. James Gunderson. Rose KaI- Ius. Patrick Eangas. Bella Lauth, te.a Lauth. Marjorie Lauth. Thomas Maxand. Carolyn Nickel son. Vernon Morris. Dolores Paul. son and Paul Thornquist.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1952-05-16
SMALL GIRL HAS NARROW ESCAPE
 FROM DROWNING

Little 2-year-old Tillie May Carlstrom daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Carlstrom, had mar row escape from drowning late yesterday afternoon when she was found struggling in the bay near her home near the Standard Oil station.
 Mrs. Carlstrom said the child had been in the house with her on- ly a few minutes before. On miss ing her small daughter, Mrs. Carl strom went down to the beach where she found her in the water.
 Artificial respiration was admin istered by MT. Carlstrom and by the time Dr. John o. Bangeman, who had been called, arrived, the child was breathing. She was ad- mitted to Bishop Rowe hospital where she is recuperatfng.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1952-05-16
WILLIAM DUFF.
 AGING PIONEER, TAKES OWN LIFE

With a doubIe-barrtIe shotgun, William Lawson Duff, who would have been S2 on June 10, took his life last Friday afternoon around , o'clock in his quarters in the Gum building Duff had recently undergone an operation and friends said the matter of paying the hos pital bill had been prying on his al bill had been prying on his mind Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with Bro. Will liam L. yum, in whose place he made his home, officiating. Burial was in Wrangell Memorial Gene tery.
 4 native of Prince Edward Is land. Nova Scotia. Duff came t6 Alaska in 1917 and had never been Outside since He worked as blacksmith and in the mines near Hyder for some years. later coming 10 Wrangell where he lived for years out the road and engaged in various occupations until he be- came unable to work.
 Information gleaned by officials from letters in his effects indicate that Duff is survived by four child ren all living in Houston, Texas. A letter addressed to him from a Mrs. R. ". Kershaw, 501 N. Lex ington, Harrisonville, Mo, under
 :spBeL .5e6I SC 'UBr 10 elBp
 Your kids are all in Houston, Texas. Jane lives in Houston, Mel win and Dorothy live out about IA miles. They are real close together and I think Lawson lives with Dorothy"
 A letter from the daughter Doro- thy on Feb. 26, postmarked Hous- ton. reads
 Dear Dad: All of us kids are still living. Melvin lives about two blocks from Us. Mama and Jane live on the other side of town and Lawson has lived with me off and lon since 1941."
 A divorce in Big Horn County, Wyoming. on May II, 1911 was granted to Duff from Estley Duff, according to information obtained by [. S. Commissioner Joel Wing At that time there were five child Iren mentioned, Dorothea, Jennie, Violet, Daniel and Arthur Melvin Duff.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1952-05-16
WRANGELL CIVIC CLUB ENTERTAINS GRADUATES

Immediately following the high school graduation exercises last night. a party honoring the depart ing seniors was held in the school auditorium with the Wrangell Wo- mems Civic Club as hostesses.
 Mrs. Virgil Newman headed the committee in charge which was composed of Mrs. Flank Webb. Mrs. Art Ivy and Mrs. L. T. Campbell.
 Assisting were Mesdames Hugh Hall Frank Denney. Betty Bjorge and Ben Engdal.
 Green and silver. the class col ors, were carried out in decorations. The table had as a cente-pieee a large bowl of white carnations and was set with green candles. The ladle of the cut glass punch bowl was tied with green and silver rib bons. as was also the green cake server.
 Mrs. Hall. president of the Par ent-Teachers Assoniation, presided at the punch bowl and Mrs. Dem ney served the cake.
 An orchestra composed of Mrs. Gertie Maxand. Paul Bushong and Frank Webb played for dancing in the school auditorium. Invitations to the party had been sent, by the Civic Club, to junior high school students and their parents. as well as those in the high school.
 The party was thoroughly en- ioyed by all attending.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1952-05-16
CALLS FOR INJUNCTION

JUNEAU-Various ocals of south east Alaska cold forage unions must appear in court Monday to show why they should not be re- strained from striking Federal Judge Folta signed the order today instructing them to appear and show cause why a preliminary in- junction should not be issued to stop the threatened walkout The union threatened to strike unless a new ontract is signed for a 30 per cent across the board wage in- crease.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1952-05-16
WBANGELL INSTITUTE GRADUATES 31 FROM SIXTH GRADE

Thirty-one students graduated from the sixth grade at Wrangeu Institute Tuesday in Achievement Night exercises held at the school
 George Butler was givsn highest award as honor student. Other a. wards were won by Robert Joseph for achievements Rachael Up-cF- soun and Benny Tinau. personal ity. Rachael TpicEsoun and Joseph Larionoff, sportsmanshfp. Er~na Wright and Joseph sam. Heafth. Rachael Tpsicksoun and Caeav Yatchmanoff. citizenship. Beyarlu Hynds and Billy Osbekoff. physical education
 George Butler. Nancy Hynds arf Benny Tindall delivered special messages to the audience in baha1f of the class with admirable poise and distinction
 Students graduating from the h. stftute were:
 Jackie Andrews. Doris Balash- off. George Butler. Everett Dick. Mary Duyek. Franklin Evans. Paul inc Evans. Mabel Harrison. Beverly Hvnds. Nancy Hynds. Robert Jos eph. William Johnson. Nerna Xiv fk. Phyllis Kunz.
 Joseph Larinoff. Jeanette Mo gan. William Osbekoff. Theodore Osbekoff. Virginia Reuben. Stanley Roberts. Joseph Sam. Flora Simeon. Jessie Stephan. Ada Tega, Ben jamin. TindaIl. Fred Tobuk. Rach- ael Upicksoun. Erma Wright, Casey Yatchmanoff, Virginia Ellis.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1952-05-16
FAREWELL DINNER PARTY GIVEN
 FOR W. L. ANGELES

Mr. and Mrs. H. B. ThornQuist were hosts at a dinner party at their home last Sunday evening to honor Mir. and Mrs. W. L. Angel as a farewell in their departure from Wrangell. Mr. Angel who has been superintendent of schools in Wrangell, has resigned to return, with Mrs Angell. to Nome where they lived for seven years before coming to Wrangen
 Another guest was Mrs M H. Walters, mother of Mrs. Donald House, who left a few days later to return to her home in Chicago af- ter visiting the Don House family here for the past month. Also attending were MT. and Mrs. House and John Almquist, local high school teacher.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1952-05-16
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MAY 10 800 D. m: First river boat leay- ing for Telegraph Creek.
 MAY Il S:00 p. m: Baccalaureate Sery- ice at Presbyterian church.
 MAY 12 8:OO p. m: Emblem Club meets.
 MAY 13 8:0O p. m: P-TA meets in high school auditorium. S:O0 p. m: Institute graduation exercises at Institute.
 MAY II S:O0 p. m.: Missionary Society. 7:30 D. m: Showing of religious film at Presbyterian church public invited, silver offer ing.
 MAY Is S:O0 ?. m: Wrang ell High School graduation exercises in school auditorium. 7:O0 D. m.: St. Mary's Guild. S:OO p. m: Eastern Stars meets.
 MAY 16 9:30 a. m. We'll Baby Clinic. MAY IT 1:00 D. m. Plant & bake sale. Pioneer Bldg. S:O0 p. m. Ladies Aid.
 MAY 21 S:00 D. m: Missionary Soeoety.
 MAY 24
 Emblem Club rummage sale
 MAY 25
 Picnic Supper, Order ES.
 MAY 26 S:00 p. m: Emblem Club meets.
 MAY 2S S:O0 p. m: Missionary Society.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1952-05-16
W. [. ANGELL RESIGNS AS SCHOOL SUPT. TO RETURN TO NOME

After a year in Wraugell as sup erintendent of schools, w. L. An gell this week announced his res ignation and said at the same time that he is returning to the Nome schools where he was for seven years before coming to Wrangeu. He will be superintendent there.
 However. before going to Nome he and Mrs. Angel will go to Litchfleld. Minn., where they will visit their two sons. grandson, and Mr. Angell's father. They will return to Alaska the middle of August.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1952-05-16
ELKS P0TLUCK PARTY SATURDAY NIGHT

The EIks orchesta will play to- morrow night at ihe Legion Dug out for an Elks Potluck party starting q 1O:o0 D. m. This will be the last time Paul Bushong will sit in with the orchestra as he leaves Tuesday for Seattle.
 Dxalted Ruler Don House urges Elks to turn out with their ladies and the Emblem Club and their guests. Everyone should bring sandwiches, salad Or pickles.
 Elks Steward Vern Hoban will be on hand to bolster the refresh ment committee.