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PAGE FIVE ALEXANDRIA DAILY TOWN TALK, ALEXANDRIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1943 CUP OF CHEER (CONTINUED mUM PAGE ONE) FDR AT MALTA (CONILNLtU FROM PAGE ONE) ocietv the selection and appointment of the State and City Civil Service Commissions? (4) If elected, will you in general oppose any legislative attempt to nullify or otherwise sabotage the Civil Service laws? (5) If elected, will you vote for an adequate appropriation for the shoulder to shoulder with the British Empire and our other allies in making it a victory worthwhile." Lord Gort Replies Replying, Lord Gort said the people of Malta were "very sensible of the greatness of this occasion" and that it was a day they would never forget. "No one can be asked to do more in war had fulfill his or her duty, Church and Club Calendar Friday St. Hilda's supper meeting at St. James Episcopal church parish house at 7:30 p. m.

Friday, 7:30 P. M. Emmanuel Baptist church: Party for adult No. 1 department of the Sunday school. Friday Trinity Commandery No.

8 K. T. meeting at 7:30 p. m. By Zulma J.

O'Quin JL Admiral William D. Leahy, the President's chief of staff; Harry Hopkins, Lt. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, commander of the Northwest African Air Forces; Rear Admiral Ross T.

Mclntire, the President's personal physician; Major John bon each month but when these are divided among his customers, there's only about three dozen bottles per retailer. "I may have a couple of bottles of Scotch tucked away," one salesman said. Last year we had a fair stock of everything, as I remember it. This year we have just a little bourbon, no Scotch, no rye, hardly any brandy. We have all We are addressing a similar let church Club and Personal Calls Should Be iMade Social-cnu0vgr Teiephone Number 6643.

Calendar for Service Men and Women TODAY Beauregard Street USO 4:30 p. trip to cotton gin and oil mill; 8:15 p. feature sound movie, "Seven Sinners." DeSoto Street quizz 'em. Bolton Avenue USO 8 p. married couples' dance, party and refreshments; 8:30 p.

ping pong tournament. SATURDAY Beauregard Street USO 3 p. trip to syrup mill; 7:30 p. play reading group; 8:15 p. none can do less, uort aaced.

"And that you and the citizens of the United States of America should feel the armed forces and people of this island have not TODAY a Haves will hostess a "Christmas Party" honoring mem- E. A. club and j. x. charnley Chapter O.

E. at it evening at her home, 2309 Myrtle street. rLce honoring the 72nd Engineers of Camp Claiborne orD1 Mafds i invited, Bolton Ave. USO. 8:30 p.

m. Military Mams FRIDAY Date Fiction Club with Mrs. C. B. Rockwell, 1906 Marigold, Boettiger, and Maj.

Gen. Walter B. Smith, Eisenhower's, chief of staff. The unprecedented visit followed one by Prime Minister Churchill, who had called at Malta en route to the Cairo confer-snces. (The London Daily Herald yesterday reported "strong feeling" in London that President Roosevelt might visit there "before American troops leave these shores" and participate in a final roundup of plans for the invasion of Europe from the West.) A guard of honor, including an lV at 2 30 p.

m. Jrtarv Maids attending Service Club Formal Dance at Camp the rum, wine, gin you want, but few customers normally call for these. They're being converted, however." Still Call for Scotch Some optimistic customers still ask for Scotch, sellers say. But the requests for rye have almost disappeared. Rye is a popular liquor with New Yorkers, but born-and-bred Louisianians clamour for bourbon.

"Recently I have been cut as much as 100 per cent under my previous allocations on bourbon," one dealer said. "I used to, get 50 to 100 cases per month, then tailed United Nations is in itself a full reward. The island's governor then asked the President's consent to reproduce the citation in bronze and place it in Valletta's Palace Square where "it will stand in all weathers as a permanent monument of this great and unique occasion." 1 The whereabouts of the President had not been disclosed since he and the Prime Minister conferred in Cairo, December 4-6, with President Ismet Inonu of Turkey. Before that, he and for business session will confer the Mediterranean Pass and Order of Malta on three candidates. Officers and members requested to bring belt and sword.

Regular meeting Heart City Rebekah Lodge I.O.O.F. at Odd Fellows Hall, 10th and Jackson, 8 p. m. Saturday Fun night at Pine-ville Baptist church at 7:30 p. m.

Monday Regular monthly meeting of the Temple Sisterhood in the Temple vestry at 2:30 p. m. Hanukah party and a musical program is planned. Wives of service men are cordially invited. Out-of-Town Churches and Clubs Georgetown 4-H Club The Georgetown 4-H Club had a meeting on December 2 with the leaders, Parish Agent G.

C. Smith and Assistant Home Demonstra AY1 "pet at the Tempie, r.io p. m. ton Maids attending camp tseauregara rormal Dance U'MZ 7:45 P. m.

s8'8 Vcouples' Dance for military personnel, Bolton Ave. USO, feature sound movie: "Seven Sinners." DeSoto Street USO Open house with informal dancing, games. Victory Belles, hostesses. Bolton Avenue USO 7:30 p. record a letter home; 8:30 p.

open formal dance; 8:30 p. feature sound movie. USO Women's Center 8:30 p. couples' party. SUNDAY DeSoto Street USO 9-1 a.

m. Free coffee and donuts to all servicemen; 2-4 p. m. Request hour of old and new songs. Community SATURDAY ai Auxiliary annual Christmas dinner for the doctors The weai Pierson in Mimosa Place at 7:30 n.

m. ter to the other candidates for the legislature in Rapides parish. It is our intention to make pubic the replies from the different candidates so that the voters may know how each of them 6tands in regard to this question. In case we fail to receive an answer from any candidate for the legislature, notice of this fact will likewise be given to the public. We trust that you understand the spirit in which this letter is written and that it is not in any sense an attempt to dictate to any candidate his policy with respect to Civil Service.

The subject, however, is one which is of such importance that we consider it proper in the public interest to know how the candidates for the legislature stand on this question. You are requested to address your reply to Rapides Parish Chapter, Civil Service League, P. O. Box 1272, Alexandria, La. Yours very truly, TOM ARBUTHNOT, JOE BAILLIO, FRED C.

BARKSDALE, J. W. BEASLEY, JAMES C. BOLTON, L. WADE BRYAN, ANNA CASTEIX, HUGH COUGHLIN, GRACE FENN, DR.

E. GODBLOD, SAMUEL HAAS, HARRY JORDAN, ROBERT LABORDE, HENRY LEMMON, GLENN MADDOCK, Dance. Military Maids hostesses, Bolton Ave. USO, Open ijtp.0- Churchill had visited Teheran, Iran, November 28-December 1, to confer with Premier Stalin fol- lowing talks November 22-26 in i Cairo wtih Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek. RAF unit, 50 British marines, 50 Royal Navy men, and 100 United States and Maltese troops, lined up on the airfield with a Royal artillery band to welcome Mr.

Roosevelt, first president of the United States ever to visit the Island. Lord Gort Greets FDR First to greet the President was Field Marshal Lord Gort, commander-in-chief of Malta. Others presented to the Presi tezular Meeting Service League JT" cPrvice League held tion Agent Miss Gundene McAdory being present. meeting Thurs-Thel 9, at the USO RUSSIANS (CONTINUtU FROM PAGE ONE) KT McGinty. SJSfli league's activities enters, asked each they cut me to 40 or 50, then to four or five.

Now I get one." "The picture this month is just as gloomy as it has been during their entire year. We have great expectations hope for any or all kinds of whiskeys but they're never fulfilled," another said. Legitimate dealer's find it hard to get merchandise, one retailer pointed out. "I don't know how it goes with other men in the liquor business but I can speak -for all the legitimate dealers and say it's really tough." Mexican Drinks Imported Mexican drinks are shifting into prominence as domestic products become harder to get Most dealers have received recent shipments from across the border, but they are buying cautiously. Because Mexican drinks are imported, the dent on the field were Monsignor Michele Gonzi, bishop of Gozo, representing the archbishop who is ill; Chief Justice Sir George Borg; Vice Admiral Louis Henry Keppel Hamilton, flag officer in ,1 to bring a wrapped gift.

personal message, for a 'LVherhome not later than The girls were given a demonstration by Miss McAdory on the way to make an a -on; Mr. Smith demonstrated to the boys how to raise and judge corn. Oakdale OES Initiation Mrs. Geraldine Jones Oliver Mrs. Lucille Harris 'Zversull were initiated into the Golden Rule Chapter No.

78 of Eastern Star of Oakdale at their meeting on Monday evening. Mrs. Clarence Leland was in charge of decoration of the lodge hall, using autumn leaves of varied hues and red radiance roses. Serving as chairman of refreshments was Mrs. Midred and Corporal Joseph E.

Nicotre, both of Alexandria, on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1943 at 9 o'clock in the evening in the home of Rev. J. E. Vallery.

Those present for the ceremony included, Mrs. Bernice Scott, Mrs. Pearl D. Frezell and Roxie Ann Vallery. Cpl.

Nicotre is stationed at Camp Wallace, Texas. Couples Buffet Supper Sunday Evening The usual buffet supper on Sunday evening will be something unusual this week. The buffet is served by couples for couples and is served at 6 o'clock every Sunday evening. This week promises to be most extraordinary and soldiers and their wives are invited to make reservations for it. You won't want to miss it! Just call 2-1121 and have your name put These gifts will De piaceu fSmas tree for soldiers party at the trcn nn r.hristmas eve sing; 4:30 p.

m. "Coon-Town St. Francis Xavier grade school; 8:30 p. m. Movie, special feature, "So You Won't Talk." Beauregard St.

USO 9 a. m. Dunkers' club. Coffee and donuts; 11 a. m.

Attend the church of your choice; 1 p. m. "Louisiana Hay-ride" to Inglewood plantation. Chow: Babecue, Southern style in at atmosphere of cotton and sugar cane. "Beauregardettes" as hostesses.

Bring your cameras and sketch pads; 4 p. m. Vespers in the auditorium; 5 p. m. refreshments served by Rainbow girls; 8:45 m.

Sing-song. USO Women's Center 4 p. Informal open house; 6 p. m. Buffet supper.

Bolton Avenue USO 8:30 a. m. Java club; 2 p. m. Canter club; 4 p.

m. Classical music hour; 5 p. m. Open house tea; 7 p. m.

Badminton party; 8 p. m. Feature sound movie. -Avenue uu- were throwing as many as six divisions and a tank brigade (perhaps 90,000 men) at a single narrow sector. The communique from radio Berlin said that "a few dents were sealed off" and that major Russian attacks were warded off.

REDS THREATEN DNIEPER BEND SECTOR LONDON, Dec. 10. Field Marshal Fritz von Mannstein's combined tank, infantry and air onslaught against Russian posi league decided to furnish D. MORIARTY, FRANK H. PETERMAN, S.

C. SPENGLER, REV. B. C. TAYLOR.

L.nf the flaj iwius flit Aexaiiuna was assea iu iui.a. I furniture or accessory iu ST. NICK vb Hugh Coughlin made an lj for rooms for the many expected in Alexandria (COMIMLK tKOM PAGfc ONfc) BIRTHS tions northeast of Chernyakhov in the Kiev bulge was checked yesterday as the Red army carved out kms the Christmas holidays. youngsters a hnppy privileged Christmas. bone navicg au by Mrs.

Coughlin to call the charge; Gen. Reginald Oxley, general officer commanding; and Air Vice Marshal Sir Kenneth Rodney Park, air officer commanding. "My boy has told me about you," the president said in a chat with Bishop Gonzi, but he failed to say which one of his boys. With Lord Gort, the President stepped into a jeep named 'Husky' which belongs to Air Vice Marshal Park and is one of three presented to Gort by Gen. Eisenhower when Sicily was invaded.

As the jeep came to a stop in front of the Guard of Honor, the band struck up "The Star Spangled Banner." The President took the salute and the Stars and Stripes broke out on the mast behind the guard. Addressing himself to Field Marshal Gort, the troops and the people of Malta, President Roosevelt said: "Nearly a year ago the Prime Minister and I were at Casablanca shortly after the landings by British and American troops in North Africa, and at that time I told the Prime Minister some day we would once more control the whole of SO rooming uryice or tne PRICE Mr. and Mrs. James L. Price of 1803 Beatrice street, Alexandria, announce the birth of a daughter at Texada clinic, Dec.

9. 1943, at 10:30 a. m. Name: Sara Ellen. Weight: seven pounds, six ounces.

CARTER Mr. and Mrs. John B. 'ravelers Aio ana iisi some. 542.22 Church and Club Activities The Palmer orphanage luncheon PTVUin nf th Firct Proehwtorian Sirs, Jack iieias, proaucuuu chairman, reported that 300 feasts have Deen given iu wax White Fund Previously acknowledged In memory of our father, Joe, Tom and Jack Fitzpatrick Mrs.

C. A. Hunter W. W. Funchess Lucy Carol Singleton M6SCOW, Dec.

10. (ff) The Russians drove forward in spectacular fashion in the Dnieper bend area today, threatening to outflank Krivoi Rog after isolating Znamenka from three sides. The Red army was braced again in the Ukrainian bulge west of Kiev where their lines held fast for 24 hours after two successive retreats before the largest German tank thrusts. rhmrh mt rw 7 in inir, a Carter of Box 270, Pineville, an price is higher. Almost every bottle bought in Alexandria, for that matter, sits on the OPA ceiling price, and that means large increases over previous costs.

Tequila is popular and some dealers have 100 proof Mexican gin. Because of its high proof, merchants believe this drink will sell well. Mexican Vodka, 100 proof, is for sale at many stores as well as Habanero which, some say, is the same to the Mexican as Vodka is to the Russian. Saturday Morning Sale One store in town sells just one case of Scotch each Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. That means 24 pints per week and from all re- ports, there aren't more than 30 bottles of Scotch in all of Alexandria.

Local addicts would be satisfied with bourbon and nothing else. But one dealer warns: "If you are lucky enough to get 1 some bourbon, take it easy. Mix a little of it with a lot of coke or do something to extend it." The gentleman of the house is hall of the church. The table deco- he b'rth aoi, rations were especially attractive chnic. Dec- 9- 1943 at 10-30 i overseas and distributed.

Mrs. ids also stated that 900 Christ-a stockings are being made in room. These are for the Red Cross and will used for soldiers' gifts in the p. m. with nandina and red berries.

try camps. 3.00 3.00 25.00 1.00 10.00 1.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.60 on the list of reservations. Out-of-Town Society Birthday Party At Smithville Leonard McCormick was entertained at his home in Smithville, December 4 in honor of his seventeenth birthday. Christmas trimmings decorated the rooms in which games were played and refreshments of a six-layer cake and fruit punch were served to the guests. Those who attended the party were: Misses Arden Deville, Aline Daniels, Syble Deville, Winnie Lee O'Neal, Helen Deville, Mary Helen Day, Ester McGnaw, Stella McCormick, Pauline Crosby and Leonard McCormick, Corlie J.

Douzant, J. W. Dupre, Dennis Dupre, John Daenen, Aubrey Dennis, Charles Deville, Billy Wilson, Joseph Moreau, Rudolph Moreau, Wesley Duke, Lester McCormick, James Dupre, Mack McCormick, Dick Pasly, Aubrey Moreau, Glen McCormick, Mr. and Mrs. J.

T. Thornhill, Mr. and Mrs. E. T.

McCormick, Mr. and Mrs. Foster Moreau, Mr. and Mrs. J.

D. Mrs. Chris Hayne, president, guested the committee chairman send in their annual reports to Carpenters Local Union No. 403 Charles Sanders 1-B Bush Avenue School, Room 5 James Pinkerton Cecil Berlin R. W.

Bringhurst Alexandria Bus Operators Local No. 981 Seventh Day Adventist, M. V. Society Irs. John Hickman not later than the Mediterranean and that then a.

5. The league's membership is new gains to threaten the key enemy bases of Kirovograd and Krivoi Rog in the Dnieper bend sector, a Russian communique announced today. Brilliant defensive tactics by Gen. Nikolai Vatutin's First Uk to members of the Mother's I would go to Malta. Pay Tribute to Island "For many months I have wanted on behalf of the American people to pay some little tribute to this Island and to all the people, Anyone who belonged to this ionization is invited to come the league before Jan.

1. Those attending the meeting lire: Mesdames, V. V. Lamkin, begging tips from the wife. She learned how to extend her meat ration points.

Naturally the same means won't work, but something must be doped out to make a little alcohol go a long way. C. Bauer, Conrad Weil, Sylvan Mchaux, Leslie D. Fain, Ger- A delicious luncheon was served by the hostesses, Mrs. A.

V. Zimmerman, Mrs. G. Carr Sandusky, Mrs. Meeker Harper and Mrs.

Howard Wilson. Mrs. Nelson Smith opened a short business session. A most cordial welcome was extended to new members and visitors. The next meeting will be Feb.

8 with Mrs. Bena Tracy, Mrs. C. B. Rockwell, Mrs.

Nelson Smith and Mrs. H. H. Mobley as co-hostesses. Those in attendance were: Mesdames, W.

M. McBride, Paul M. Davis, G. W. Sentell, Nelson Smith, Bena Tracy, R.

L. Klunder, Philip B. Watson, K. J. Hicks, R.

E. Hay, Harry D. Lonering, K. D. Willoughby, R.

TV Barber, E. B. Daniels, J. H. Cordell, Marvin Cappell, J.

W. Carlson, W. C. Roberts, Joe W. Pitts, W.

C. Roberts, Will Morrow, W. E. In-gold, J. Martin Shevnin, A.

V. Zimmerman, John Shevnin, C. B. Rockwell, C. J.

Gray, H. H. Mob-ley, Meeker Harper, P. M. Nettles, Misses Helen Johnson, Allen Bald-rigde, Lucille Baldridge, and Lucille Liddell.

Calvary V. M. IV Last week. Nov. 29 to Dec.

4 liis Compton, Otis Edgerton, Total 609.82 Colored Fund Previously acknowledged 529.47 Mrs. C. A. Hunter 2.00 W. W.

Funchess 10.00 Seventh Day Adventist, M. V. Society 2.60 Alexandria Bus Operators Local No. 981 2.50 Carpenters' Local Union No. 403 5.00 Charles Sanders 1.00 Lucy Carol Singleton 1.00 aes H.

Bradford, Bert Thorn-s, Gordon Randolph, Pin Dyer, DONLEY Capt. and Mrs. Robert N. Donley, of 1222 Holly street, announce the birth of a son at Baptist hospital, December 8, 1943, at 10:33 a. m.

Name: Kenneth Robert; weight, five pounds, ten ounces. MARLER Mr. and Mrs. B. V.

Marler of 1610 Rapides, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist hospital, December 9, 1943, at 2:05 p. m. Name: Jeanie Francine; weight, six pounds, eight ounces. JOHNSTON Chief Petty Officer and Mrs. L.

J. Johnston, of 1134 Park avenue, Alexandria, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist hospital, December 10, 1943, at 5:08 a. m. Name: Mary Alice; weight seven pounds, ten and one-half ounces. CARPENTER Mr.

and Mrs. Curtis Carpenter of Bentley, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist hospital, December 8, 1943, at 5:35 p. m. Name: Sarah Corinne; weight, seven pounds, eleven ounces. REDD Sergt.

and Mrs. George W. Redd, of 123 Louisiana avenue, Pineville, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist hospital, December 10, 1943, at 9:18 a. m. Name: Wanda Gail; weight, six pounds, two ounces.

George Sutherlin, Lewell ireitapt, Herschel McGinty, Stracener, Mrs. Billy Robinson, foe Davis, Lawrence Coco, Jack i C. Craig, Mrs. N. Dupre, .1 Cam Rravp David i air.

ana lvirs. lunier. rainian army thwarted von Mannstein's attempt to crack the Soviet lines west of Kiev, Moscow said, and the Germans recoiled before point-blank Soviet artillery fire which knocked out 75 more enemy tanks for a total of 350 in the past four days. More than 5,000 German dead were reported counted in the same period as the Nazi marshal threw new masses of men and tanks into the fighting. Vatutin Falls Back The succesful Soviet stand was disclosed after Vatutin had fallen back for the past two days to new defense lines.

The persistent German attacks apparently have failed to tie up any consiberable Russian forces or divert the Red army high command from launching offensives elsewhere, according to a Moscow dispatch from Henry C. Cassidy, Associated Press war The guests were served by Mrs. E. N. Dupre, Mrs.

Miller, Mrs. Moreau and the hostess. wkett, Robert Bolton, Hugh Grady L. Kelley, P. A.

lam, B. H. Texada, C. O. J.

Rateau, John Hunter, Casper Kramer, Joe W. 1 John Hickman, Chris Haynes, Wood Breazeale. PERSONALS Mrs. Roy Cookston left yesterday to visit her son Aviation student Roy Philip Cookston, of the Army Air Corps, who is attending 0. G.

Wilson Dom civil and military, who during three years have contributed so much to democracy, not just here but all over the civilized world. "So at last I have been able to come. At last I have been able to see something of this historic land and I wish I coud stay, but I have many things to do. "I may tell you, though, that during these past three weeks the Prime Minister and I feel we, too, have struck strong blows for the future of the human race and so in this simple way I am taking the opportunity to do what all the American people would join with me in doing." After this talk the President read the following from an illuminated scroll in a handsome wooden case which he said was "a citation from the President of the United States speaking on behalf of all the American people: "In the name of the people of the United States of America I salute the Island of Malta and its people and its defenders who in the cause of freedom and justice and decency throughout the world have rendered valorous service far above and beyond the call of duty. 'Malta Stood Alone' "Under repeated fire from the skies, malta stood alone and un Rainbow Club Hostess 3ie Rainbow club's hostess yes- Arizona State Teachers College, was observed as the week of pray- ex for Foreign missions by Cal was Mrs.

O. G. Wilson at Tpmiip. Arizona. Mom 1921 Polk street.

i It is with much interest that correspondent. bowl of waxy white sasanqua the relatives and friends here MfttL 1 I1 f-v wij.ee muie aim me ieu -jes of the yaupon and poinset- WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. (JF) Reports that the Christmas whisky situation is easing a bit in the east reached the capital today as a senate committee opened public hearings in an effort to find out what's going on in the liquor business. Investigators for the committee said they had heard a few "curb stone reports" that there is a little more liquor on some store shelves in the east and speculated whether the senate's decision to investigate had jarred some hidden stocks loose.

Witnesses Called Representatives from the federal alcohol tax unit were the first witnesses called. They brought with them figures to show the exact liquor gallonage in warehouses and tax records to show how much of it is going to market. Prior to their testimony, Stewart Berkshire, head of the unit, said in a statement that a self-imposed rationing system inaugurated by distillers, together with increased purchasing power of the public, "has created a large shortage of liquor, and has resulted in black market prices and the hoarding of stocks by some wholesalers and retailers, and, to some extent by preferred consumer customers." Berkshire said the treasury, in its drive against black market operations, had uncovered improper and falsified sales records by some wholesalers and a sharp increase in moonshining. DORSEY Mr. and Mrs.

P. W. Dorsey of Route 2, Pineville, announce the birth of a daughter at Baptist hospital, December 10, 1943, at 6:50 a. m. Name: Brenda Arlene; weight, seven pounds, ten ounces, MURCHISON Captain and Mrs.

D. C. Murchison of Ft. Mc-Clellan, formerly of Alexandria, announce the birth of a son, Duncan Cameron Murchison, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1943, at Garner hospital, Anniston, Ala.

oms were in attractive in the living room. chrysanthemums in rich tones gave a briyht note to dining room. Wilson's guests were Mrs. 'Thompson, Mrs. J.

A. White, :s5W.Lennie-Smith, Mrs. W. M. Mrs.

W. C. Roberts, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. E.

W. Hixson, Gandy, Mrs. D. Fain, W. Day, Mrs.

R. C. J. W. Bolton, Mrs.

H. O. i Mrs, Robert R. Rockwell. Hi(man, and Mrs.

Gandy of Houston, Texas. Fain and TV T.c Other reports from the Russian front said the Germans were rushing tank and infantry reserves to the Ukraine from Germany, the Netherlands' Poland and even Italy in a supreme effort to relieve pressure on the Axis lines in White Russia and the Dnieper bend. Cassidy's assertion that Vatutin was holding his own without calling for reinforcements indicated a Russian belief that the enemy drive would collapse. Less than 200 miles to the southeast inside the Dnieper river loop, Soviet columns from Gen. Rodion Malinovsky's army captured 15 towns in a continuation of their advance on Kirovograd.

Among the captured towns was the rail station of Mederovo, less than 18 miles from Kirovograd on the already severed Znamenka-Niko-laev railway. Total 553.57 Total today 91.70 Grand total $1,163.39 Pineville Notes By Rubye Roberts llarris Telephone 3148 David Livingston circle of the Baptisi Women's Missionary Society will meet Monday at 2 p. m. in the home of Mrs. L.

L. Brice for completion of the year's work. Mrs. H. T.

Taylor will be the guest W.M.S. Circle Met This Week Anna Hartwell Circle met this week in the home of Mrs. J. M. Mercer.

Mrs. J. D. Smith, circle chairman, presided after an opening prayer by Mrs. Gray.

Mrs. Feuquea read the 27th Psalm; reports were presented on various activities and the offering taken for the 100 Thousand Club. Refreshments were served after the meeting was dismissed with prayer by Mrs. E. Godbold.

Correction Mrs. H. M. Weathersby took part in the Christmas party program Thursday. Through an error her name appeared incorrectly in Wednesday's account of the party.

Personal Mention Mrs. A. E. Penland will leave today for her home in Fort Wayne, after spending some time here. Miss Audrey Rayburn of Mo-blie, is visiting relatives here.

Frank Chance, who is stationed with the coast guard at Galveston, is visiting his parents here. Mrs. Sam Delatin has returned to her home in Akron, Ohio, after visiting relatives and friends here. lear of the news of the advent of a third son to Lt. Col.

and Mrs. Robert Kennon of Wilmington, Delaware, formerly of Minden, La. Mrs. Kennon is the former Eugenia Sentell. Mr.

and Mrs. Clhris Hayne are spending the week-end in New Orleans to be with their daughter. Miss Kitty Hayne, who attends Newcomb college and their son, Billy Hayne, who is a student at Tulane university. Lt. Alvin Rubin is spending a leave with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Simon Rubin on Sixteenth street. Mrs. Day C. Pattison left yesterday for 'Hot Springs, for a stay of several weeks.

S. J. Meginley familiarly known as Doc or Mac, of 1801 Yale street, is ill at the Baptist hospital. Dr. and Mrs.

Truett Candy and three young sons, who have been spending the past several months in Rochester, are the guests for over the holiday period of Dr. Candy's parents, Dr. and Mrs. E. R.

Gandy on Jackson avenue, after which they will depart for their home in Houston, Texas. IVSL SERVICE MM Mrs. Wilson in serving (CONTl.NCtU FROM PAGE ONE) vary Baptist missionary society. Very interesting programs were presented by the Daisy Roy, Nan Herrin, Annie Armstrong, Evelyn Leonard, Hannah Reynolds and Judy Smith Circles. On Monday, December 6, the reguar business meeting of the month was held at the church.

Reports of all general chairman and circle chairmen were given and were very encouraging. The Nan Herrin, Lottie Moon, Business Women and Daisy Roy circles held individual meetings. These four circles reported unusually good attendance. Total attendance this week was ninety-five. Business Women's Circle The Business Women's Circle of the Emmanuel Baptist church was delightfully entertained by Mrs.

J. E. Oliver in her home on Masonic Drive, Thursday evening. The buffet supper was served from a beautifully decorated table, the center piece being white lighted tapers in a base of white narcissi. Red berries and greens were the decorations used in the living room and the beautiful Christmas tree was in the sun parlor.

During the supper period Christmas gifts were exchanged. Miss Bettie Stephens then gave a brief devotional on "The Friendship of Jesus," after which several Christmas carols were sung by the assembly. Mrs. Jessie Thompson gave an outline of the missionary program for the month, "The Song of the Witnesses" pointing out how the Christmas era was ushered in on the wings of a song, and this Christmas song "snment course to her guests. ouPle Party At Women's Center i-'S 8lwa's more fun '0l)re hilarious tn ihinac 14 CrmrH wnn other couples.

afraid in the center of the sea, one tiny bright flame in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the clear days which have come. "Malta's bright story of human fortitude and courage will "be read by posterity with wonder and gratitude through all the ages. "What was done in this island maintains all the highest traditions of gallant men and women who from the beginning of time have lived and died to preserve civilization for all mankind. "Signed "FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, "President, December 7, 1943." The President dated the scroll December 7, the day before his visit, because it was the second anniversary of the United States entry into the war.

"The United States will proceed until the war is won," Mr. Roosevelt told his listeners. "But more than that we will stand d.a,,e for the Couples' fivl u.S0 wmt''s Center k3.Dlghta.t8:30. There will yu know and neonle i vri to know: there will ev, having before its members for their information, and for the information and guidance of the voters in the coming election, a public statement from each candidate for the legislature with regard to his views and position in connection with the State and City Civil Service laws. We feel that the old spoils system which has been abolished by these laws was detrimental to the best interests of Louisiana and that the merit system which guarantees to public employees security of tenure, equality of oppor-tuntiy for- public service, and promotion on the basis of merit should be safeguarded.

These Civil Service laws protect public employees from political intimidation and discrimination and therefore are of t'wii 01 Iun galore WW song and refresh Just Received! A new Shipment of "OFFICIAL" GIRL SCOUT OXFORDS In Brown or White fcurdaJ? liet 'oursel miss the fej'Sn "WW home. The eve-bilPanned for your enter- on rniiv, up your' gang oown to MOR Socnnrl i i. 3 vital interact trt thorn no urpll tc TALK OF THE TOWN Mrs. Alma Welch of Oakdale, brought a donation of tin foil and furs to this office to be used for important war work, Automobile license plates sold up to last night numbered 1,614 announced George V. Luckett, deputy revenue collector for Rapides parish, this morning.

The cost of a private auto license is $3 and Mr. Luckett urged all persons to buy as quickly as possible and thus avoid the rush later. Mrs. Ruby Allen, Lett's hospital, Lecompte, reported to the state police today the theft of a 600x17 casing, tube and wheel. The casing bore serial number 53043533328.

'f5 Get Your CHRISTMAS PERMANENT WAVE NOW! COLD WAVES MACHINELESS WAVES was one tnai naa 10 De passeu on a to all people the People of the state in general. As a climax to this delightful i We shall, therefore, appreciate a program Mrs. Greene Strouther, written statement from you in an-missionary to China, gave a talk I swer to the following questions: on China. Giving an outline of I (1) If elected, will you vote to are Natj 5 informal so don't form IT alnne if hdsveT ur circle of imftAnnUnced maintain ir.e principles covered Dy Ideal for walk to the job or for sports wear. -Lof Miss d' CROSS CALENDAR some of her experiences, views, and work in this nation.

The group was so interested in her address until they were reluctant to leave at a late hour. Those present to enjoy this occasion were: Mesdames, E. W. Hixson, Nettie Pye. Willy V.

Bush, Lillie Stewart. Nena Cooper, Pearl Long, Beatrice Joffrion, Mary G. Calhoun, Jessie Boyd Thompson, Greene Strouther, S. V. Miller, J.

E. Oliver, Misses Tom Arbuthnot, Bettye Stephens, Lena Davis and Maud Dear. Mr. J. E.

Oliver joined the assembly to en- i. the State and City Civil Service laws (Acts 171 and 173 of 1940) and the law establishing Civil Service for certain municipal fire and police departments (Act 253 of 1940)? (2) If elected, wiil you oppose and vote against all attempts to restore the spoils system and all amendments to the present laws which would in effect restore the spoils system? (3) If elected, will you oppose any attempt to change the non- poiitical and non-partisan method provided in the present laws for uav thi-. t3 Machine Permanent Waves up All Phases of Beauty Work MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENTS EARLY! Competent Operators to Serve You! MARTELL BENNETT SHIRLEY ROGERS MRS. THELMA MORROW, MGR. THELMA'S BEAUTY SHOP Basement, Commercial Bldg.

Phone 6832 r- I' t-i i 'rpn, friday f) A. A A 1808 Jackson Avenue. PEOPLE'S SHOE STORE Third and Washington Red Cros Fircf Airl Ctaes P- M. 'o 9:0 P. M.

South Alexandria cnce jjoy Mrs. Strouther's address..