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LYRIC QUEEN RITZ Last Times Tonight Last Times Touight Wit). Fred Keating Betty Grabie Evelyn Brent Erik Rhodes "Musk in H-Mrt" kv f-z'di PLUS: News, Orphans' Picnic PLUS PATHE NEWS, "GOING PLACES" No. ,15 "THE DOG NAPPEKS" WEDNESDAY ONLY Wednesday Thursday Paramount News, Moo Cow, and the Butterfly Britain, France A nd Belgium Prepared In Event Of A ttack Wednesday Thursday "MELODY LINGERS ON" iDeaths Mount (COMTOTOED rROM PAGE 1 and the fires gave an eerie jaspect to the scenes. -I Fire engines and ambulances Irtreve trapped in their efforts to get through the streets by the litter Water mains were burst adding to" the difficulties of fire fighters JFood and clothing stores were de- imolished and a shortage of sup iplies looked as an added hardshi: relief agencies hurried help Six states suffered from th Storms. 5 OHIO AT FLOOD STAGE CINCINNATI, April 7 Th rivsr stood at flood stage a Its Pittsburgh source today, an fwas 12 feet above flood stage a iCairb, HI.

Experts believed, how that there probably would jiittle damage farther down it Icourse, I At Paducah, hundreds fled their homes as bus; less streets were Th stage there was 13 feet abov lood level. LONDON, April 7 Britain, France and Belgium have a complete plan for mutual air, aea and land action in event of an attack by Germany, it was reported today. It was indicated that in event of any German attack on France or Belgium the three allied nations would send a gigantic air fleet over Germany to bomb railways and rail terminals, industrial and military centers with the idea of destroying hundreds of German fighting planes. The report came as members of the three general staffs prepared to meet here this week. It was said the staff officers would merely ala completed plan to take account of the new situation in the German Rhineland, and the pub- licity given the meeting wag designed merely to impress Germany with the unity of the three countries.

A United Press survey in connection with the European military situation showed about 5,500,000 men under more than in 1914. The armies have more than 19,500 fighting airplanes. Germany stands alone with its army of 600,000 men and its force of 2,800 planes. France has on her side, in event of an attack on her, 2,829,000 men and 11,037 airplanes thanks to her alliances. The figures are; France, 654,000 men, 4,000 planes; Russia, 1,300,000 men, 3,000 planes; Britain, 337,000 men, 1,750 planes; Jugoslavia, 141,000 men, 550 planes; Czechoslovakia, 150,000 men, 687 planes; Rouinania, 180.000 men, 800 planes; Belgium, 67,000 men, 250 planes.

In addition Italy has 970,000 men in Europe and 3,700 planes. All the nations are arming. Miltary attaches here are Informed that, so far as tlje British- French-Belgium part of the forces that would be massed against an aggressive Germany is concerned, staff contacts have been proceeding for" fact, ever since the world few of the meetings have been made known It is believed the staffs have long possessed definite offensive schemes that would be put into effect if Germany started a war Statesmen refer to defensive plans Military experts go by the law thai the offensive is the best defense 28, young Dalhurt, Tex The couple took out marriage license here Saturday and the new- yweds were reported honeymoon- ng today at Galveston. Centennial officials seeking another Bluebonnet Girl. HOUSTON MAN NAMED IN MURDER CHARGE HOUSTON, April 7.

Frank Wright, 29, faced a murder charge today in connection with he stabbing of Harrison Poole, 43, bank teller, following an argument over an auto wreck. Justice of the Peace Tom Macs ordered Wright held without bond after he had returned an inquest verdict of murder. The fight occurred at a fire station. Poole had witnessed an auto accident in which Wright's car hac een involved during the day. Fire Captain C.

A. Williams said Poole was standing in front of the station when Wright, a neighbor, drove up in his car and cursed Poole. The men fought, but none believed Poole was injured serious- ROGERS DOUBLE Mrs. W. O.

McClemlon Hostess To Circle Five Circle No. 5 of the East Fourth Jtreet Baptist W. M. S. met with Mrs.

W. O. McClendon Monday afternoon for a very inspirational meeting. Mrs. L.

S. Patterson read devotional from the 20th chap- of John. The next meeting will be a Bible study and prayer session for the coming spring revival to be held a'c the church beginning April 19. Ev- jry member of the circle is urged attend this meeting, which will D6 held at the home of Mrs. F.

L. Turpin. Present were: Mmes. George O'Brien, H. H.

Reaves, George Winslow, F. S. McCullough, Lee Nuck- ies, Turpin, Patterson, Joe Phillips. Wesley Methodists To Pack Supply Box Members of the Wesley Memorial Methodist W. M.

S. quarterly reports at the session held Monday afternoon at the church. They also planned a box of supplies for an orphanage. Mrs. J.

E. Whitaker gave the devotional. Mrs. A. J.

Brown was present as a visitor. Others attending were: Mmes. J. E. Peters, Jack King, Herbert Drake and Glen Lemley.

Plan To Curb Flood Dooms Ohio Towns New Conservancy Area To Affect Residents Of Sixteen Counties Unck's Food Stores No, Scurry No. W. 3rd No. E. 2nd SPECIALS FOR WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY 5c NEW PHILADELPHIA, April 7.

drama of progress that will turn eastern Ohio from a floo 1-scarred territory into a mod' 1 of water control and soil conservation methods will have its tragic interlude. eastern Or born and reared en the l.ind now hold, must abandon their homes within thj next ycnr or so anil seek new to progress in the form of the J40.000,000 Muskingum watershed conservation district, a vast enterprise covering 16 counties. The flood control-soil conservation project'will be of little direct benefit to individuals. It is designed to safeguard and increase productivity of a great expanse of territory which has been for years harrassed by tricks of nature. To Affect 14 Villages Fourteen villages and scores of farms are to be affected in varying degrees by the mechanical water storage devices.

Many properties will be below the maximum flow lines of the 14 reservoirs of the conservancy district in event floods. Some will be within thi boundaries of a permanent lake. Residents of the district, as a whole, heartily approve the plan but there is resentment among those who must find new homes. Many residents of condemned areas are old, have small homes TOMATOES No. 2 Can 8c 2 For 15c No.

2 Can Standard IOC for 25C Peas No. 2 Can IOC for 25C Tomato Juice IOC foV 25C but ing. nevertheless are self-sustain Some are widows. The few Morning Bracer (Guaranteed) Coffee, Ib. 18c FOLGER'S Coffee 1 Lb.

Can 2 Lb. Can 29c 56c We Handle Nothing But Cane Sugar. Don't Be Misled. OVER 11 MILLION DUE TO VISIT IN STATE THIS YEAR! Surpassing even the optimistic estimates of native Texans, a practical national statistician of tourist trends has predicted that 11,565,000 persons will visit Texas this year, spending $446,255,700 to share in the Lone Star state's celebration of ts first hundred years of history, rowth and development. The fig- are those of Joe H.

Thompson, as national director of the 3onoco travel bureau, Denver, has achieved recognition for conservative accuracy in many years of plotting the itineraries and spending plans of the American motorists. The amount to be spent represents approximately $7,500 for each man, woman and child in Texas. Thompson points out it will find its way into the of established business in the state as follows: $89,245,000 will go for lodging and a 'like amount for gasoline, oil, garaging and automotive repairs; $93,707,000 will be spent, for assorted retail purchases; $111,556,000 will be spent for food, $26,897,000 for amusements, and for miscellaneous refreshments smokes and confections. The centennial exposition is the principal lure, according to Thompson, but letters which have reached the travel bureau in such volume as to point to an all-time record year tell also of plans to "discover BLUEBONNET GIRL QUITS CENTENNIAL JOB FOR MARRIAGE DALLAS, April 7. left Mrs.

Franklin D. Roosevelt today with the problems of finding another guide or of picking hei own way through the grounds Texas Centennial exposition when the first lady and the presi dent visit Dallas on June G. Miss Irene Caldwell, the "Blue innet girl," chosen for Mrs Roosevelt's guide, relumed Saturday from a trip to Washington to present Roosevelt with a bouquet of Texas roses and was TOL3OO Friday style at Scott high wear which aren't mates, roll their trouser legs to display highly colored socks, scarfs around their heads as earmuffs, wear coats and trousers of different suits. Prexy Plane O. Wilim F.

Pelrce, president of Ken- college, uses the college's planes to fly to out-of-town speaking engagements. Kenyon claims the first school of aeronautics in any college. Lessons in flying are given. Pheasant Eggs Distributed LANSING, Mich. pheasant eggs are being distributed to Michigan residents by the state conservation department.

About 4,000 applications have been received from sportsmen desiring to hatch pheasants for release this year. Game officials believe that 20,000 eggs will be available this ly, Williams said. A knife was taken from Wright. Poole died 30 minutes later in a hospital from wounds heart. above the ASSIGNMENTS FOR BLUFFTON, O.

of marriage by women was advocated by Dr. Frank Stutz, before the Bluifton college class in marriage. He suggested also that women share expenses of courtship, as commensurate with the equality they have gained in civic, business and professional rights. 5220 ACRES FILED I KALOR Thirty instruments covering assignments of oil and gar; rights on 5220 acres of b.Tid just north town were filed with, the county clerk Monday afternoon. James P.

interested in block promotion, trnasfcrrcd his interests to D. C. Reed. ATI land involved was ou! of block 33, unable to say "no" to W. H.

Coon, i-hip No. 1 north. A Soft Natural Wave FEATURED to the Miss and Matron who wish individualized with latest method of permanent "AKADISE BEAUTY SALON E. 2nd Phone G3G A. A.

Trimble (above) Cleveland map salesman, who bears a striking resemblance to the late Will Rogers, was persuaded to play the role of cowboy philosopher In a Hollywood motion picture. (Associated Press Photo). ilacksiaith shop and restaurant; 'lainfield has 52 houses, barber shop, four stores, two churches postoffice and cider PURE CANE Sugar, 10 Ibs. IN CLOTH BAG 50c Flour 48s Pillsbury Best 1.79 24s Pillsbury Best 98c 48s White Drift 1.69 24s White Drift 93c- 48s Helpmate 1.59 pro Cftllktfurk (in relr" hundred dollars they will receive for their properties will be inade quate for a few to relocate. Moral Responsibility Shouldered Legally, the conservancy districi officers are required only to pay the appraised value of each parce of property and let it go at tear down the buildings and aban don the villages.

However, recognize a moral responsibility in helping those who must begin new life. The district officers will consid er each problem of relocation sep arately. They realize that many will become public charges unles; their readjustment is aided. Three towns, Zcarville, Tappar and must be abandonee entirely or relocated. The majo portions of Plainfield and Sandy ville must be abandoned or re located.

Zoarville is more than 1C years old and Plainfield will pas the century mark this year. Whether these villages will moved to other sites or abandone depends upon their residents. eral plans are under consideration Three Alternatives Offered The alternatives are: to sell as individuals and move away; tc trade present properties for new locations on nearby sites, or to accept the appraised value of properties and be assisted by the district in moving. If citizens unite in a desire to be relocated as villages, the district will be aided by WPA funds for establishing communities. Tappan must be moved or razed by next fall.

The other towns will not bo in the way of construction, or endangered by backwaters before 1937. No moving dates have brc-n set. The big problem now is to get the residents to decide they went to do. Arc Provided Part of Sandyville will be protected by a levee. A levee also was provided tor Plainfield, but residents petitioned it and are trying 10 decide whether to move an a village or abandon tho town.

Nina other towns will be affected to lesser degree by the flood control project. Zoarville has 47 houses, two stores, a church and a school; Tappan has 32 houses, a a school, two churcbei, towB hall, mill; the affected area of Sandy- -ille contains 58 houses, town hall, greenhouse, two gasoline stations stores, barber shop, raslaur- int, garage, church and mill. Need. Quarters For Bandsmen Coming Here April 17-18 Dan Conleyi high school banci director, and W. T.

Strauge, Jr. chamber of commerce manager were attempting some solutior Tuesday of the acute housing prob em facing the West Texas High School band convention here Apri" 17-18. With 25 bands averaging more than 40 players already entered in the annual event, it was eviden today that this city Is going to be to accommodate the visiting musicians. Conley said he expected fully 1, 500 band members here for the oc casion. Strange said he was asking- per mission from the army to use th abandoned CCC barracks which would accommodate as many a 300 if cots can be provided.

Hotel have taken all the reservation they can handle. An appeal will probably be mad to residents to keep band member in their home. FRENCH TROOPS HELD FOR FUTURE ORDERS TENSION HEIGHTENS HERALD-TRIBUNE IS GIVEN AYER AWARD PHILADELPHIA, April ew York Herald Tribune today ecame the permanent possessor of le Francis Wayland Ayer cup; warded for typographical excel- nce by N. W. Ayer Son, hiladelphia advertising in sixth annual exhibition of news- aper typography.

The cup was offered the daily aper in the United States winning three times. It had already been warded the Herald-Tribune in 931 and 1934. The New York Times ceived it in 1933 and 1935 and he Hartford Courant in 1932. The Herald Tribune, according to announcement today, was se- ected this year in competition with ,444 newspapers representing 80 er cent of all the daily English apers in the United udges were Sir Willmott Lewis, Washington correspondent of the Times; Prof. Kenneth E.

Olson, chairman of the department journalism of Rutgers universi- and John Clyde Oswald, of New York, author, printer and former wner and publisher of the Amei'i- an Printer. In making this award the judges ook into consideration typography, ay-out, make-up, press-work and general typographical excellence. PARIS, April 7. Frenc war ministry today announced a French troops whose terms of ser vice expire shortly to be here un der colors until further orders. Earlier, Adolf Hitler sent mor troops and air squadrons into th Rhineland, heightening the ten sion in the snarled Locarno treat crisis.

CALLS FOR SOLDIERS Selassie Mobilizes Men Combat Invaders ADDIS ABABA, April 7. Emperor Haile Selassie today i sued a new order for general me bilization Ethiopian Italy. The government urged the popi lace "not to listen to Italian boas of every able-bodie man for resistance HOOVER PRINTING 00. Settles Buildlnr Commerctiti Printing le whole Texas empire" aving the state. before THEY BOTH MISSED lungarian Leaders Settle Dispute With Duel BUDAPEST, Hungary, April 7.

Julius Gosm- boes and Tiber Eckhart, leader of Hungary's peasant party, fought with pistols today to settle a bitter political dispute. Both missed. 14TH CHILD IS BORN TO O. A. GOODMANS The 14th child was born last week to Mr.

and Mrs. O. A. Goodman, at the family home eight miles north of Big Spring. Mrs.

Goodman was attended by Dr. G. S. True, who has delivered nine of the Goodman children. All 14 children are living.

Mrs. Goodman is 43 years old and her husband is 53. FOR SALE! Ifeatty Located Furnished CABIN Lckf: Sweetwater More than $800 invested in cabin. Client must sell at a sacrifice by April 10. ACT NOW! or Write Thompson Agency Texas Each Puff Less Acid OF RICH, RIPE-BODIED TOBACCO Over a period of years, certain basic of acid-alkaline balance, with conse- advances have been made in the selection and treatment of cigarette tobaccos for Lucky Strike Cigarettes.

They include preliminary analyses of the tobacco selected; use of center leaves; the higher heat treatment of quent definite improvement in flavor; and controlled uniformity in the finished product. All these combine to produce a superior modern cigarette, a cigarette made of rich, ripe- tobacco consideration bodied Light Smoke. Copyrifht The American Tobicco Compinj Luckies are less acid Recent chemical tests that other popular brands hove on excess of acidity over Lucky Strike of from to Exccis of Acidity of Other Popular luckyStrikt Cigarettes .3 8 IAI 1 ANCI KY 51 BRAND BRAND BRAND VERIFIED BY INDEPENDENT CHEMICAL LABORATORIES AND RESEARCH "IT'S TOASTED" Your throat protection against irritation against cough.

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