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Evening star., 1953-03-06
Completely Ruthless
In Enforcing Plans

Stalin's roughness will make
terrible reading in the pages OF
history. The "kulaks" for instance
the more prosperous peasant
farmers-adopted passive re-
sistance tactics against his coll
lective farm program. Stain
retaliated in 1888 with one of
the most appalling mass punish
ments in history. 1t was all
perfectly legal. When it was over
millions of the malefactors were
dead of starvation in their viii
lagos. The operation was con-
ceived and executed on the same
vast scale, essentially Oriental
in its simplicity. as were, for
instance. the plans for industri-
aliZing the country.
Stain did not try to hide what
he was doing. THE kulak is the
enemy of the government" he
said. He is to be liquidated as
a class"
Once firmly in control of the
state Stain set about the gigan-
tic task of changing Russia from
the sprawling. politically form
less, economically undeveloped
country it had been to the pow
erhouse it was to become. Stub
born, tireleSs, inscrutable, he
gave the dictatorship principle
a new twist, working in the back
ground. holding all the strings
in his hands but holding, at the
same time, no public Office. Not
until 1941 did he openly call him
self Premier.
First Five-Year Plan.
He inaugurated the first five
year plan for industrializing the
U. S. S. r. in 1928. When, at
the end of four years, that pro-
gram was declared completed, he
Immediately launched the second
f1ve-year plan to consolidate the
gains, to increase production and
further improve it's quality. Rus
sia is now on her fourth five
year plan.
There was fear in the work.
shops, as everywhere else in Rus
sia, but the workers were mott
vated by something more than
fear as they put their backs into
building the nation. According
to the Communist dream, it was
all theirs: Steel mills and mines
and hydroelectric plants, ship
yards, tractor factories, railroads
and canals.
Theirs. too, were the munitions
works supplying an ever-growine
Red Army that never revealed
its strength until that strength
was needed-not even in q trial
run against little Finland in
1939-40. Hermann Goering was
later to describe Stalin's Fin
nlSh war as "the cleverest
camouf1age known in the history
Of the world"
All for the Workers.
To the workers, to the. little
people Of Russia. presumably also
belonged the ruthless security
forces, the omnipresent secret
police. the whole juggernaut bu-
reaucracy of the government
which administered the dream
state in their name. And they
too. must have owned the con-
centration camps in Siberia and
elsewhere. which came to hold
as many political unreliables'
as ever had been sequestered by
the Cars.
Stain gave them a new con-
stitution in 1886. He called it
"the most democratic constltu-
ton Of those existing in the
world today" Any citizen could
vote or be a candidate for the
Itwo-chamber Parliament. Some
onlookers thought it might even
prepare the way for q return
| to true communism" in which
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the government as a despotiC
organ of compulsion would nc
longer be needed.
In truth, it changed nothing
In a totalitarian system, votes
cannot mean anything.
That year of 1896 saw the be-
ginning in Moscow of the great
treason" trials, which gave the
outside world a sudden, flash i'm
preston, blurred but valuable
of the inside workings of the
Communist machine-the same
sort of revelation received in re-
cent news dispatches about the
doctors plot" and the current
Jewish purge.
Kirov AsSasSinated.
The thing began December /,
1884, with the Leningrad aSsassi-
nation of Sergei Kirov, assistant
party leader. member of the Po-
litbureau and friend" OF
Stains. More than 100 persons
died for this shooting.
The incident did not end
there. zinoviev and Kamenev
were among II defendants tried
on a charge of having taken
part in the plot. They pleaded
guilty and received prison terms.
The case was later reopened.
Zinoviev. Kamenev and IA
others went on trial again. This
time all admitted that Kirov's
killing had been part of a plot
against the entire Soviet's re-
gime. They named the exiled
Trotsky as leader of the plot,
and said Stalin's name was at
the top of the list of those to
be exterminated. They were ex-
ecuted.
The fat, now in the fire, blazed
more and more brightly. Nor
way refused to back down before
a Soviet demand that Trotsky,
who was staying there, be re-
turned to Russia. But accuSa-
tions came thick and fast and,
to the tune of a series of fan
tastic confessions, more than so
prominent Russians were tried
and shot. The list included
much of the Bolshevik old guard
and virtually the entire army
high command.
Many Small Fry, Too.
More sinister, more important,
was the fact, long unrealized
outside Russia's boundaries, that
thousands of small fry were
gathered into the lethal net
along with the prominent and
powerful who, in their death
throes, occupied the show WIN
dow. Hundreds of other thou
sands simply disappeared. OGPU
had a word for it: "On nye
zdyes-He Is not here"
Stain referred to the victims,
many of whom had been his in
Inmates for years, as IAN unprin-
cipled band of professional
wreckers, diversionists, spies and
murderers." He paid no atten-
ton to those observers who were
Mortified or who concluded at
the time that the U. S. S. r.
had weakened itself through too
much blood-letting. He knew
better.
For his Oriental formula was
as infallible as it was simple.
The people to whose alleged well
fare he was dedicated by Marks
and Lenin's dream meant Moth
ing to him as people. Stain did
not recognize the existence Of
individuals. He understood only
the mass, which was something
one did things for or to-without
a thought, much less a worry,
as to what effect he was having
on this mans life or that mans
soul. If this life or that soul
stood in the way of the Com
munist program or Of his de-
termination that he must ad-
minister it. there was never any
question that the life or soul
must be removed. "Liquidated'
is the official word. "On nye
zdyes."
Answers Differ.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
BluftOn Church
Leads Lima Dist.
In Mission Work

Since the opening of the Methodist
Evangelism Mission last Sunday
throughout the Ohio area, the local
First Methodist Church has had a
team of IL men and women making
nightly visits in Bluffton homes, and
reported Tuesday that they had al
ready secured II commitments.
Throughout the state since Sun
day, 1866 people have been calling
in the homes of their friends and
ALPS have responded with commit
ments to make the dedication of
their lives to Christ and the Church" !"
Bluffton church people report hav-
ing been thrilled with the enthusiasm
and interest that has been shown by
those they visited.
1t is expected that $4,000 persons
will be reached in the statewide
mission.
The Bluffton church is leading the
Lima district in percentage of inter
views in which commitments were
secured, and the team of Robert Art
man and Byron Anderson was lead
ing the Bluffton teams with seven
commitments to Christ and the
Church.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
Flu Epidemic Believed To Have Effected
Semi-Annual Dollar DAYS Sales Volume

A belief that the influenza epi-
demic with many people confined to
their homes i'll or caring for the ill
may have acted to curtail partially
the number of persons visiting Bluff
ton last Friday and Saturday during
semi-annual Dollar Day was express
ed by merchants this week.
Although business was brisk, and
number of stores reported exceed
ing previous Dollar Day volume, in
general sales were off somewhat
from the February community sale
of last year.
Businessmen reported that the US
ual early Friday morning rush for
bargains was missing, but that trade
picked up in the afternoon and con-
tinued well through Saturday.
Merchants, on the whole, were well
pleased with the event which helped
clear their shelves of seasonable
merchandise, and shoppers were hap
py with bargain purchases, in many
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
EVANGELICAL & REFORMED
CHURCHES

V. c. Oppermann, Minister
Emmanuel's:
$3.50 A. NJ, Church School.
10:45 A. M, Morning Worship.
No choir rehearsal this week.
Catechism instruction Saturday
n orning at $3.50 A. M.
The Cornelia Missionary Circle will
meet on Monday evening February
16, at 500 o'clock at the home of
Marcile Lora. Mrs. Betty Hochstet-
tier, leader. Plan to attend
Union Lenten services will begin at
Emmanuel's church on Thursday eve
ming, February 10, at 500 o'clock.
st. Johns:
9:30 A. NJ, Morning Worship.
1890 A. NJ, Church School
The Sunday School board will meet
on Thursday evening at $3.50 P. M. in
the church basement. All teachers,
officers, and interested persons are
urged to attend
The choir of the church will meet
on Thursday evening at 7:3O P. M.
All choir members are urged to at
tend the rehearsal.
Catechism instruction S aturda a Y
morning at $50 A. M.
School of Missions on Saturday af-
ternoon at 1:30 P. M. at the church.
Your children are welcome.
Union Lenten services will begin at
Emmanue's church on Thursday eve
ming, February 10, at 500 o'clock.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
Church and jackson SITS.
Robert L. King, Pastor

Sunday
9:30 Church School, Robert L.
Artman, Supt.
10:30, Morning worship
Theme: when Human Days Come
to An End, God Has The Answer"
800, The Victory Rally in Lehr Au-
ditorium, ONU, Ada. DR.. Lance
Webb, Pastor North Broadw Y
church, Columbus, will be the speak
er
$50, Youth Fellowship
Thursday
After school, Junior Choir rehears-
al.
Evening, Girls chorus rehearsal.
Evening, Senior choir rehearsal.
Thursday evening, February 10, the
beginning of the Lenten Family
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES
Rev. Leonard w. McIntfie, Pastor
Week of Feb. 15)
Rockport:
Sunday
$3.50 A. M. Morning Worship
Sermon: "By Way of the Strait"
1880 A. M. Church School
Classes for everyone
Bluffton:
Sunday
9:45 A. M. Church School
Glass groups for all ages.
1866 A. M. Morning Worship
Sermon: "By Way of the Strait"
600 P. NJ, Westminster Fellow
ship; committee meetings.
Thursday, Feb. 10
7:45 P. NJ, Choir rehearsal.
500 P. NJ, Social Club meets at the
home of Mrs. Sidney Hauenstein.
Mrs. Irwin Rodabaugh has the devo-
tions and Mrs. George Linden the
program.
"Sing unto the Lord a new song -
Let your voices be heard in songs
of praise.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
Eru7tgeHstic Services
At Pandora Church

The Rev. o. P. Eastman, evange-
list of Yale, Mich, and the Rev.
Paul E. Grabill, song leader at OF
tawa, will be in charge of special
evangelistic services at the Pandora
Missionary church Tuesday, Feb. II
to March l, it was announced this
week by the Rev. nj. N. Amstutz,
pastor.
The services will be conducted each
evening except Saturdays, and morn
ing services at 10 a. m. will be held
February 18 and "a through 27.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
st. Olaf Choir To
GiUe FindIay Concert

The St. Olaf College Choir of
Northfeld, Mimi, one of the most
publicised college choirs in the coun-
try, will appear in concert in the
Findlay high school auditorium Fri
day evening. ...-
Now directed by DIR. Olas C. Chris
tiansen, son of the choir's founder
of so years ago, the singers will Of
fer IS numbers by both ancient and
contemporary composers. Tickets may
be obtained locally at the Basinger
Furniture store, Bluffton.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
Hold Services For
Miss Judith Lehman

Miss Judith Lehman, 88, of Bluff
ton, died Saturday in the Kollmeier
rest home, Findlay, following an
illness of six weeks.
Born July II, 1864, in Wayne
county, she came to Bluffton two
years ago to live with her nieces,
Misses Fern and Dora Bixel, who
survive.
For 45 years prior to coming to
Bluffton, Miss Lehman was employed
at the Chicago Hebrew mission.
She was member of the Mission
ary church, Pandora, where funeral
services were held Monday after
noon. The Rev. M. N. Amstutz Of
ficiated at the service with burial
in Pandora cemetery.
The Basinger funeral home was in
charge of services.
Uhrichsville, Ohio, is known as the
aC1ou Hani+olo of +be IT G
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH
Alvin ]. Beachy, Pastor

Earl Lehman, Director or Music
Wednesday,
500 p. M, Friendly Couples Glass
meets at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Kenneth Winkler.
Thursday
700 P. NJ, Adult choir rehearsal.
700 P. NJ, Sunday School Work
ers' Conference in the basement of
the church in connection with the
midweek service of Bible study and
prayer.
Sunday.
9:OO-9:30, Orchestra rehearsal.
9:30-10:3O Sunday School hour.
Leland w. Gerber, Superintendent.
10:30-11:30 Worship Hour.
Sermon: "Forgive Us Our Debts"
Junior Youth Fellowship meets at
the church 4:O0-5:00 p. M.
7:3O Evening service in charge of
the Mennonite Brotherhood Mutual
Aid Society.
Monday, February 10
500 P. NJ, Regular monthly meet
ing of the Mems Brotherhood.
Tuesday, February IT.
Annual intercouncil meeting of
Mennonite churches at st. Johns,
Pandora, $50 P. M.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
EVANGELICAL MENNONITE
CHURCH
Reuben Short, Pastor

Reuben Short, Pastor
But as we were allowed of God to
be put in trust with the gospel, even
so we speak; not as pleasing men, bur
God, which trieth our hearts.
Sunday
Sunday School $3.50 a. m.
Worship 1880 a. m.
7:15 P. M. Departmental meetings.
500 P. M. Evening service.
The Rev. Owen Harley will be the
guest speaker for the day.
Prayer and Bible study Thursday
at 800 p. M.
Ladies Aid society will meet at the
C. D. Diller home all day Wednesday.
Potluck lunch.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
Evangelistic Service

Harold C. Pring will bring the
message in series of Evangelistic
Services to be held at the Bethel
Church of Christ, one mile east of
SO on y. S. BON, each evening at 8
o'clock from February Is to March /.
Mrs. Gertrude Slower and Anita
Slower are the Song Evangelists.
Everyone is welcome.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
IN MEMOkIAM

II In loving memory sof our son an
brother, Morris Mo- er, who lost h
.1ife February IL, l 40.
we were not there clasp your har
4 Nor did we see yoH die;
We only know you ri Fsed away
81 Without last go1 1dbye.
n The ErviHMoser Family
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
NEW STARK FEDERATED
CHURCH

CH URCH
IL miles east of Beaverdam on BON.
Ronald Goodwill, Pastor
Sunday
$3.50 Sunday school
10:30 Worship service
Sermon: "Signs of Spiri u |
Growth"
7:45, Prayer meeting and Bible
study.
Subject: christian Assurance"
Evening services will be held on
the first and third Sundays Of each
month.
Come with us and share Gods
blessings.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12

cases marked down as much as half
and more.
Dollar Days are sponsored twice
year by the Bluffton Business Mems
Association.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12

Night program, the Rev. Alvin
Beachy, speaker. Pot-luck supper at
$50, 500 classes.
Tuesday after school, February IL,
Membership Training Class for the
children. @a
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12

Friday $685.. ....
8 P. NJ, The monthly meeting OF
the Christian Layman's Association
will be held in our church. Speaker
is Rev. Charles Warren.
Sunday ...
$3.50 A. M. Sunday School, CliftoI
Diller, superintendent.
1890 Morning worship.
Message by Rev. Charles Warren.
Offering for church expenses.
1880, c. E. programs
$40, Evening service
9:15, Singspiration service in the
Pandora Missionary church.
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Rev. V. ]. Monk, Pastor
Sunday
9:3O A. NJ, Sunday School
Harold Beals, Superintendent
1880 P. NJ, Worship service.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Bluffton- -Beaverdam Parish
Budd Shumaker, Pastor
Bluffton:
$50 Sunday School
1890 Worship Service
Beaverdam:
9:30 Sunday School
1880 Communion
Sermon: "The Yoke of the Minis
try.
Events: Mems meeting Sunday af-
ternoon at 800 P. NJ. in the South
Side Church in Lima.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
~ ZZzE7 CHURCHES

Special offering will be taken this
Sunday in the Bluffton Church for
the "Week of Compassion"
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
CARR OF THANKS

We wish express our sincerf
gratitude to an who have aided us
and for all explosions of sympathy
during our recd bit bereavement.
Mrs. H. Fl Beidler
i Mr.. and hrs. Norman Beidler
Mr.. and rs. Herbert Jones
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

Sunday School $3.50 A. M.
Sunday services at 10:30 A. M.
Subject: "Soul".
Testimonial meeting at 1880 We'd
nesday evening.
The reading room at the church is
open every Wednesday from TOO to
1880 P. M. The public is invited to
all services and to visit the reading
room.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
GARD OF THANKS

We wish to, thank our friends a
fneighbors for <hsir many thoughtt
Rcts and expressions of sympathy
be passing of fr father, John \
Muber.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
fCcrrar of Elm, and Lawn Avenuel

Rev. Clarence Yeager, Pastor
Mail address: st. Rita's Hospital
Lima, Ohio
Sunday Masses: 900 A. M.
Holy Days: 8:15 A. nj.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
CARD~AF THANKS
CARD Or THANKS

- wish to thanN my friends an
rGghbors for the cards, flowers an
nayers and other thoughtful act
nd kindnesses during my recent il
q6ss.
Mrs. Leste Niswander
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
Billy Graham Western
MOUie Here Feb. 25

A Western movie with Christian
emphasis, "Mr. Texas" will be pre-
sented by the Bluffton-P Pandora Youth
for Christ movement in a program
at the Bluffton High school audi
torium at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday,
February 25.
Mr.. Texas" was produced by
Billy Graham, noted evangelist, and
stars Cinday Walker, known as the
queen of hillilly song writing. /"
Also featured is Redd Harper.
The Cincinnati Union Terminal was
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
EBENEzER MENNONITE CHURCH

1.-TWO miles west of Bluffton)
Howard L. Landes, Pastor
Thursday
2 P. NJ, Meeting of the Women's
Missionary Society. Speaker, Mrs.
Charles Warren.
7:30 Prayer and Bible study.
$3.50, Rehearsal of ladies' chorus.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12
PANDORA MISSIONARY CHURCH

Sunday Services
Bible school, 9:30
Worship, 10:30
M. Y. F. & H. H. H., TOO
Evening service, 7:30
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12

The Cincinnati Union Terminal was
completed in 1888 at a cost of
$43,00O,000.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-02-12

Uhrichsville, Ohio, is known as the
"Clay Capital" of the u. S. A.
, 1953-11-23
Congressional Comm.
Will Meet Public
TuesdaY 4:30 10 6

Hon. George H. Bender,
Chairman of the Subcommit-.
tee on Government Opera
tons of the House of Repres-
entatives, now in st. Croix,
announced today that the.
Committee will be at Govern
ment House in Christiansted
from 4:30 to s O'Clock on Tues
day tomorrow afternoon,
November a. to hear any
group or organizations which
may desire to discuss the pro-
blems of the islands with the
Committee.
Each group. wishing to. APP
pear before the Committee is
urged to appoint a speaker as
the time fer the hearing is ne
cessarily Limited 4
Written briefs will be ac7
cepted either at Or after the.
hearing.
, 1953-11-23
Novel Testing Center
Established at C'sted
High School

A Naval testing center has
been established at the Chris
tiansted High School, it was
announced today. Candidates
for this years Naval Reserve
Officers Training Corps no
longer will be required to re-
port to st. Thomas as former
ly planned. i.
]. Burton Israel, Principal
of the Christiansted High
School who asked for and OBJ
t ined permission of the.
Navy to have it here, is in
charge.
Those persons who are TAX
ing part in the program may
contact Mr.. Israel.
, 1953-11-23
Yicorp Comptroller
Resigns in Huff;
Depurts for Mdinlund

H.C .Rolley, Comptroller for
the Virgin Islands Corpora
ton, suddenly handed in his
resignation on Friday, Novem
Der 20 and left on the after
noon plane for the United
States mainland.
According to Information
that could not be confirmed,
Mr.. Rolley expected to be ele-
waited to the presidency Of the
Corporation; a letter which
arrived that day brought
news to the contrary.
Efforts to reach the presi-
dent of the Corporation for
information failed.
, 1953-11-23
Regional Attorney
Ldbor Dept. Asks
For Wage Survey

Kenneth Montgomery, Re
gional Attorney 0 fthe United
States Labor Department, has
recommended to the Admins
TRAITOR Of the Wage and Hour
Division o fhe United States
Labor Department that spe-
cial industry committees be
set up to investigate business
es and wages being paid to
employees engaged in inter-
state commerce TO rthe pur-
pose of recommending new
, 1953-11-23
G Of c TO Elect
Officers ut Annual
Meeting Tues. Night

The st. Croix Chamber of
Commerce will hold its an
nual meeting on Tuesday Ito
morrow night, November "a,
at the Lutheran Parish Hall.
This is one of the most inn
portant meetings of the Cham
Der. Officers to serve for the
ensuing term will be elected;
this year, added Importance is
given the meeting because of
the introduction of a new
manager, Carl Wills and at the
same time bid farewell to
Ivan Chappell, the tireless
outgoing manager.
The meeting is scheduled to
begin at 8. Everyone is urged
to attend.
, 1953-11-23
Feuds Cause Probe
of v. |. Tourist 3D..
to Fizzle Out

Dissension within a special
COMMITTEES which was selected
several weeks ago by the Lee
gislative Assembly to investi-
gate the activities of the Vir-
gin Islands Tourist Develop
ment Board has caused the in
quiry to fizzle out, according
to an article in the Home
Journal.
Several members of the
committee have criticized the
procedure used by its chair
man, ~Assemblyman Creque,
who still insists that he will
submit a report even if ne
has to work alone.
The threat of ~Assemblynian
Rahlsen and other St, Croix
legislators to move to censure
Creque for certain statements
which he is alleged to have
made, was postponed because
of the presence of guests from
Puerto Rico. Rohlsen sWears
he will not sit in the Assem-
bly, with Qreque, the paper
said.
The st. Croix Chamber will
hold its election tomorrow
night.
, 1953-11-23
ST. Croix Cadet Corps
Excursion Attrdcts
to Purude Gnd.

The st. CrOlx Cadet corps
held an excursion to Parade
Ground on Friday night last,
which attracted a large crowd
and everyone seemed to have
enjoyed the outing.
Under the command Of Cap
tain Leo Petersen, the Corp
marched from the Wharf to
Parade Ground. Thereafter
they played host to their
guests.
Captain Petersen and his
boys have expressed their
thanks to the many patrons
who helped make their pro-
ject a success. The coopera-
ton Of the Parks and Play
grounds Commission was al
so appreciated.
, 1953-11-23
Personal Mention

Willmar Conrad, native of
st. Croix, returned to spend
a part Of his vacatscn here af-
ter an ahsenoa of Al va $
Mr.. Conrad a brother of
the Commissioner of Finance,
is chief Of the Cable Office in
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
, 1953-11-23
st. Thomus Chu1nb.
Reflects c. c. Busch
President

C. C. Busch, Managing Dir
ector of the West Indian Com
pany was reelected president
of the st. Thomas Chamber
of Commerce at a meeting
held Friday night last. Her
bert Lockhart was reelected
vice-president, and E. Leo
nard Brewer was also renam-
ed secretary. Robert Lockton
replaced Leopold Benjamin
as Treasurer.
AL members of the excu-
tive committee were re-elect-
ed, with the exception of Col.
Jouett, who was REPLACED by
Attorney David Mas. Other
members include Isidore Pale
wonsky, Victor Bornn, Ben
Bayne, Attorney Louis Hoff-
man, Auguste Rimpel and
Louis Lindquist.