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The Kokomo Tribune from Kokomo, Indiana • Page 2

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KOKOMO (IruL) TRIBUNE Friday, Nov. 19, 1943 K. of C. Urged To Pay Visit To Gibault Home Henry Hasely, Fort Wayne attorney and past state deputy the of OohnnbtM, urged local KnightB of Thursday eight in an address here to visit Gibault home, the K. of C.

home for Haute. youths near Terre at the tfrnr of the war for independence. Basely said that 125 boys are cared for now by the brothers Holy Cross of Notre Dame and the school is licensed by both the state welfare and education boards. He reported that 25 percent of the boys are returned to their own communities ready to take their contributing parts in the affairs of their former places of residence. The attorney concluded his tory of Gibault by pointing- to the war records of graduates of the school and the approval put on the Stating that the original founda- methods of the institution by probation officers throughout this state.

tton of the home was made possible! Movies of activities at the home by contributions of Indiana Cath-j were shown following the address. olics to the 100th anniversary of a Carey, grand knight, presided the state's admission to at the meeting. the union, Hasely explained urther that the" borne was named after Father Pierre Gibault The latter a pioneer priest who -was Instrumental in bringing Indiana territory Into 'the American camp Custom Tailored CLOTHES PITMAN GOLIGHTLY JOOtt N. Main St. Abova Iconord'c Custom Tailored CLOTHES Hemlock Meets The Ladles Aid society of the Hemlock Baptist church met at the aid hall Thursday with 21 members and five guests present.

The 103rd Psalm was read by Mrs. Bessie Eads for Thanksgiving and the lesson was read by Mrs. Alta. Hodson. Flans were made to hold a Christmas bazaar December 4 in Kokomo.

Mrs. Juan ita HcCauley was chairman of the entertaining committee for the red side, assisted by Bonnie Fenn, Estella Montgomery, Julia Murray, Lucy Auckman, Smith. Alta Hodson and Allle Raven Peerless Treated Pocahontas, Immediate Delivery. Hahsell Coal Phone 3151. A.

A. U. W. Recommends Number Of -Drama Group Volumes as Book Week Nears End Here Plans Radio Plays Adults wStt'Cnd some'excellen reading among the new books a the Carnegie Public library, th local branch of the American Association of University Women pointed out Friday in its continue emphasis on National Book week. The observance.

of began Monday. Carl Sandburg's "Kemembranc Rock," embracing three and on: half centuries of life in America, is one of the books recommended. It is a stupendous novel of pages. Another novel, "Fire in th (Hinkle of Faan Heart," by Buckmaster, Henrietta, the story Kemble, an English actress, 18091893, is on the AJLU.W. list.

Fann. did cot want to act but did so her father and his theate financial ruin and disgrac Later they came to America wher Fanny married into the Butler family of Philadelphia. Th last part of the book is about Fanny's rebellion against slavery when she discovers that the Butlers own slaves in Georgia. To make you laugh Is "Francis Goes to Washington" by David Stern. Francis is a mule who talks, and be gets his master into and oul of numerous scrapes.

A group of short story volumes recommended. Old Beau and Others" by Willa Gather is collection of three short stories each a refreshing character sketch vhlch will remind readers of familiar personalities. Every type of detective-crim short story General Electric Says "No" To Separation Pay. Maintains Its "Obligation Fulfilled To Employees and To Kokomo." In answer to the Union's request for two weeks' separation pay for employees being thrown out of jobs, the company answered with a flat 7 GE further stated that with the closing of the plant, it "had fulfilled its obligations to the employees and to the 7 Company's Actions Contrast to Company's Talk This refusal of the Company is further proof of our previous statements that GE is only interested in profits: -j GE said it wanted "to minimize problems created by plant Company refuses even two weeks' separation pay to ease the problem. GE said "produce more and prices will come down" yet "more production" resulted in the closing of the Kokomo plant.

GE said the plant is'closing because of cut-back on orders- yet some of the work is being transferred to other plants and GE is still building new plants. We remind the people of Kokomo that GE's profits for the first nine months of this year were higher than for the same period last year. Although-GE apparently no longer finds it profitable to work in Kokomo, we feel the least the Company can do is give separation pay to help ease the problem of unemployment in our town. We urge our friends and neighbors in Kokorpp to protest the Company's refusal to help its employees. A part of its huge profits were takeivfrorn our town and now we are left with nothing! We call on GE, to grant two weeks' separation pay! Local 936, United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers, C.I.O.

NOTICE-Special Meeting for Local 936 Members will be held At Union Hall Monday, November 22nd, At 3:30 P. M. Members now working or laid off are to attend to dis- cuss problems of employment and unemployment compensation OMER SHEETS, I President. is In "Ellery Queen Awards, 1S4S," the stories offering keen mental, stimulation and entertainment. Than there is a.

feeling of tension, expectancy -and breathless awaSt ing of something to happen', in nearly every story in "Best American Short Stories of" 1S48" -arid the "Henry" Stories ot While each story is entertaining in its individuality, the writers' seem to reflect the emotions and instability of their coun trymen and the trend is' towart the logical and often unhappy-, end ing rather than the happy ending, no how hard forced. Another table contains volumes about famous persons Washington, Queen Victoria, Washington Irving, Samuel Johnson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, etc. "The Lincoln Papers'" by David C. Mearns offers excerpts from the Robert Todd Lincoln collection up to July 4, 1861. and Their Novels" "Great Novelists by Somerset Maugham offers studies of 10 -writers and the motivating forces be- lind and perfections and imperfections of the greatest work of each.

In the southwest corner another able and window ledge offer non- iction on many subjects, includ- ng international affairs, gafden- ng, cooking, health and etiquette. Odyssey" by Roi Ottley is the story of the Negro in America rom 1619 to 1945. This is a re- job, not orthodox history milt on anecdotes and personali- ies. For parents there two notable looks. "Your Baby," by Schultz and Hill, offers suggestions for are from before birth to age of six as a supplement to regular med- cal care.

"The Child from Five Ten," by Arnold Gesell, takes the reader through those import- nt years in a child's life, provid- ng behavior profiles for each year is well as a series of growth gradi- nts showing over-all development uggestions are concrete and im-j ued with the doctrine that chil- ren should be enjoyed. "also suggests two vol- mes of plays now. on exhibit. "The urns Mantle Best Plays of 19478" is the 31st in a series record- ng American life in one of its most and-sensitive aspects. "The Jest One-Act Plays of 1947-48" hows a trend'toward thoughtful- ess and concern for things of the pirit The Kokomo Little Theater group, formerly known as the Civic Drama Guild, sponsored by the Kokomo LU.

its activities duction of radio plays, Robert Roler, president, announces. The group, -which was organized of this year as a drama center, will expand to include the pro- guild for an persons Interested in any phase of the theater, has lost- many of its enthusiastic members to colleges, Roler explained, adding that they returned to their classes this fan, leaving the membership somewhat depleted. Thus the Little Theater group is again on the look-out for talent and new members who wish to pursue the study of drama. He pointed out that there is no age limit and now that the horizons of the group are being broadened to include radio drama as well as the stage, persons with an interest In either field are invited to join. Three of the members of the or- including Mrs.

Harold Floyd, Mrs. Eleanor Howard and Mrs, Bridane W. Brant went to Richmond recently where they consulted with officers of the Civic Drama Guild of that city, one of he most highly acclaimed guilds in the state, Roler said. He announced, too, that the local group has been engaged to produce a stage play before the Marion branch of the American Association of University Women in December. Several new "one-act plays and ew radio scripts have been received for approval of the local unit.

A meeting will be held at 8 ''clock Tuesday night in the lounge of the I.U. center for the purpose if discussing the material. All per- ions interested are invited to this meeting. Doesn't Believe In Civil Rights Program Slobfle, Nov. 1 Frank W.

Boykin told a civic group here that. President) Truman said to him during a re-' cent visit that he didn't believe in'regular meeting of the Mobile Rotie civH rights program but needed i tar cl jb yesterday. it to bring about a Democratic vie-! At Ko est. where Mr. Truman tory.

I don't believe in this; civil rights program any more than: you do, but we've got to have it to; The congressman spoke at the, vacationing. Press Secretary Charles G. Ross said the President 'had no comment to make on Boykin's remarks. "LET GIFT GIVE YOU A LIFT" East Taylor to End. Turn See Yenna's Barber Sign.

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It's your guide to the very finest in modern cooking appliances. Here are just a jew of the reasons why you'll want a New Automatic Gas Range built to "CP" standards: It's Automatic Gas turns on and off by clock control. Cooks a complete oven meal even while you're out of the house! ft heat available in a second! il's Flexible not just a few, but hundreds of top-burner heats! 25 Present For 'honks Meeting At Local Church 'Pilgrim ball of the First Congregational-Christian church was decorated in keeping with the Thanksgiving season Thursday night for the annual Thank Offering meeting of the congregation. Dinner served to approximately 125 members and friends by the committee- of which Mrs. E.

B. Edwards is chairman. -Tables were attractively decorated with pumpkins and apple turkeys and lighted with.candles. On -the; stage a large cornucopia overflowed 'with the fruits of the harvest. was the theme of the devotional service which was 1 led by Mrs.

J. Robert Dailey, presi; dent of the Women's "guild. The' choir under the direction of Haroldj Miller, with Mrs. William Irice at' the piano, participated in the service. Mrs.

Charles. H. Thompson of! Washington, D. guest was introduced by Mrs. Wanitaj Hughes, program chairman.

Herj subject, "Widening Horizons Through Human Relations," was presented effectively and persuasively. This widening, she said, should be done in daily living in the home among members of the famiiy; in the school among classmates; and in the church, emphasizing the Christian way of life. Mrs. Thompson is an outstanding leader among. Congregational women, and is doing an effective work in race relations in Washington.

15 More Germans Hanged for Crimes Munich, Germany, Novj (1FI more German war criminals 'were hanged today. The executions brought to 73 the number hanged in the last' six weeks for wartime murders of concentration camp prisoners and American soldiers. October 15, at least nine persons have gone to the gallows every Friday at Landsberg prison, where Adolf Hitler wrote "Mein Kampf." Sixty-six Germans convicted by U. S. war crimes courts remain under'death sentence in the prison.

The verdicts against 47 of these, however, are being reviewed. 'Nine of those: hanged today were SS (elite guard) troops or officers at the notorious Mauthausen and Buchenwald concentration camps, where thousands were tortured or slaughtered. 'Two were camp prisoners who their fellow inmates. were condemned for lynching captured American fliers. New Deputy Named By County Assessor Mrs.

Ann 517 West Walnut street, is the new deputy' in the office of Merrill Jackson, Howard county assessor. Mrs. Lewis, a former employe of the Welfare Finance corporation, succeeds Mrs. Doris Boyce who left the county office because of illness. HOWELL'S RESTAURANT For Thanksgiving dinner.

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