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Star-Gazette from Elmira, New York • 14

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Star-Gazettei
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Elmira, New York
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14
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-THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1940. -ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE- CHURCH GROUP TO MEET Wellsboro The Delta Alpha Homeland Swallowed, They 11 Fight Conqueror flying candidate for the Republican presidential nomination found heading the plant a man with whom he had played baseball in his youth. FDR Defeat Predicted class of the Baptist Church will meet for a tureen supper at the He was W. Holmes, wtio wont Sore Throat Quickly relieved by gargling ud breathiaff steam vapors. 30c, 60c, (LU IS ed in the Olean plant of the Standard Oil Company before setting out home of Ina Smith, East for the Texas and Oklahoma fields to make his fortune.

As a youth Tuesday. Nellie English is class Gannett caught for the Bolivar leader, and Mrs. Luella Turner has By Gannett High School team, and Holmes was charge of the program. a slugger on the rival Shinglehouse Dallas (AP) President Roosevelt team, just across the Pennsylvania will seek a third term, but he must line. At the refineries and in the oil and will be defeated, Frank Gan fields Gannett picked ammunition nett of New York told Texas Republicans Wednesday before flying PAGE FOURTEEN.

Crack Czech Army Fights For Allies By THOMAS M. JOHNSON NEA Service Military Writer Just as the cables announce new Nazi measures to crush Czechoslovakia's will to live, the grapevine brings news that that will grows stronger. The Czechs have struck back their first blow, In a manner new and significant of things to come. Confidential word reaches America that Czech squadrons have joined the French Army on the western front and Czech pilots have brought down German plaaes, including one of the new Messer-schi. idts.

This is interesting, not just because of the David-and-fJoliath aDDeal. but because this for new blasts against the adminis tration-sponsored Cole bill, which he charges seeks federal control of westward in quest of support for his own candidacy for the GOP the oil industry under the guise presidential nomination. of conservation of national resourc The publisher outlined his own es. Even taxi drivers and bell program and criticized the New hops here bitterly denounce the Deal at a luncheon address, then measure, as does Oklahoma's Dem boarded a private plane with other ocratic Governor. Republicans en route to El Paso, Tucson and Los Angeles.

W. T. Denton, vicepresident of Mid-Continent Oil Company, pilot "I say President Roosevelt will be the Democratic candidate in ed Gannett through nearby fields where roustabouts tinkered to keep 1940, and I say he can be defeated, the clanking, quarter-century strip must be defeated and will be de weus pumping out at a rate of be feated," the speaker said. tween four and five barrels daily. The basis of his prediction of de The newer flowing wells all were feat, he said, was the administra You'll get much more value for your money in a first quality stone a greater satisfaction and pleasure to know that your diamond really fine.

Priced for the thrifty and the choice ot all who would give and own the finest $25 $35 $50 $60 $74.50 $80 $95 $100 and up to $650 beyond the reach of his brief visit tion defeat of the "court packing" effort, failures in the Congressional The conservation aspect of the Cole bill induced a hearty Gannett purges, and the spending-lending EXPERT AIRMEN, such as thes above, are In the vanguard of zechoslovak troops seeping into France from all directions to volunteer against the Germany which took away their homeland's independence. laugh when Holmes proudly point program. ed to latest scientific equipment His own program he outlined as: 1. Put a business administration which goes so far as to "extract and utilize even the smell of the crude oil" flowing into the refinery into the White House. Indians Drop Disgraced Symbol 2.

Restoration of the confidence from fields as distant as Illinois. of the people. At a luncheon sponsored by the 3. Reduce taxes. Republican Constitutions! Club 4.

A job for every man, at a fair Gannett stood to acknowledge vig wage. orous applause when he was intro brought down the Messerschmidt, flew an American plane, wore an American sweater, and, afterward, smoked an American cigaret. For backing him and the rest of the Czech army-in-exile are nearly two million people in United States of birth or desce They are helping the refugees and are sending comforts to the growing army in France. American Czechs believe the army in France will presently be 40 or 50 thousand, and latest advices are that its ranks ere being duced by President Stanley DIVIDED PAYMENTS AVAILABLE Tulsa Frank Gannett launched Campbell, as the man who "in the an intensive, first-hand study of problems confronting the great southwestern oil fields yesterday as dark days single-handed launched the outstanding scrap agains the pernicious phases of New Deal he continued his hammer blows at the New Deal before cheering government, and started the pendu lum swinging back toward sanity luncheon, reception and dinne in government. eisfteir StBiuilHIeir QUALITY JEWELERS 119 NORTH MAIN STREET throngs, culminating in a tumultu swelled by conscription of all Czech- ous mass meeting at vast Akdar CHURCH BUDGET STUDY SET W'ellsboro The Book Club of the Presbyterian Church will meet Theater.

Czech David has in his sling big it and better stones than might appear. These first hundred Czech airman are the "pilots" leading six hundred more, daring survivors of one of Europe's best-trained air forces, who have eluded the Nazis and flitted to France- to fight for their country's freedom. Some even flew their own planes via Poland or Rumania. Supporting them are many of the mechanics and technicians in whom Czechoslovakia abounds trained gunners, radio men, engineers, munitions workers. Probably the most expert army in Europe are Czechoslovakia's 15,000 men now training to support their airmen near the old AEF port of Bordeaux.

Their cold expertness is animated by a flaming desire to right their oppressed country's wrongs. By thousands they have found stealthy paths leading out of their country, now a prison house. First through Poland, now through Rumania and Yugoslavia, they come, "burning with desire to strike a blow for freedom. Through Yugoslavia alone have come nearly a thousand specialists, men worth their weights in gold to an army. Escapes were often carefully planned by several secret organizations in the Nazis' midst.

They have even found ways for three generals to escape this past month despite the arrest of many former Czech army officers. All Czech roads lead to Bordeaux, even from America whence Vina AATMA VlAln Pausing in his busy round of at the tnanse Tuesday evening for speaking engagements to visit the huge Texas Company refinery, the a discussion of the church budget I fl It- Xa 1 1 Ufa pkx. 5, tr Jf i others, 6WWTUJ1''-m I oslovaka in France and the British Empire. This was authorized lately when the government in Paris was recognized, headed by Eduard Benes, the exiled president. His brother Vojta Benes heads the movement in this country.

In the Canadian Army there is being formed a special unit of Czechoslovaks. TAKES JOB AT CATHARINE Odessa Kenneth McConnell of Breesport is employed at George W. Hoffman's farm in Catharine. With his father and brothers he is occupying rooms in the Hoffman house. VISIT IN ODESSA A Odessa Mr.

and Mrs. Herbert Parsons and son, Terry, of Vestal have been spending a few days with Mrs. Parsons' sister, Mrs. Howard Lattin, and family. LEADWAY FRESH CREAMERY BUTTER DEL HAVEN COFFEE Steel Cut or Drip ELBOW MACARONI or SPAGHETTI uao awv.ia According to advice received here, the youthful Czech pilot who A I 0 22 tf Lb.

Vacuum Can lb. 7 THE SWASTIKA, age-old symbol of friendship among Arizona Indians, and later trademark of the Nazi Party, will never again decorate the handicrafts of the Apache, Topi, Navajo and Fapago tribes because It has been "desecrated" by "acts of oppression." Hop! leader Fred Kabotl is pictured signing his name to resolution foreswearing the swastika, adopted by tribes at recent ceremony in Tucson, Ariz. Spry Hormel Spam 12 FOR SANDWICHES, PICNICS, PARTIES 1 Lb. Can 3 Lb- Can 49C PURE VEGETABLE SHORTENING A Sealect Milk 20c Tall Cans Private Rites Scheduled for Health Council May Compile Hostess Seb Peas 2 as RODDA'S ASSORTED Spiced Jelly Eggs 2 25c SAR-A-LEE A I Salad Dressing Quart Jar Powell Medical Data FLORID AGOLD UNSWEETENED REGULAR OR HONEY GRAHAM Private funeral services will be Possibilities of oompiling a direc Natural Orange Juice 2 itL 19c N.B.C. Graham Crackers 1 18c tory of available local health facilities were discussed at a meeting held Friday afternoon at his home for Nelson A.

Powell, who died Wednesday. He was 66 and had been engaged far a half-century of'the Health Council of the Council of Social Agencies Wednesday ik A afternoon at the Federation Bldg. 0 LEADWAY FANCY TOMATO JUICE The proposed directory would in Jlet tfoutielfi "Steele tflong" i Daily Vitammimis LEADWAY FANCY PEACHES in the retail furniture business in Elmira. clude listings of local doctors, their specialties and office hours; health clinics and other medical data Mr. Powell had been in failing health since November, 1938.

necessary in emergencies. Born in Detroit, he became a collector for the former Gately The Council also discussed the Ounce Cans for Halves or Slices Large Cans possibility of the provision of ad 2 2J 1 I ditional equipment and facilities Furniture Company when a young man and later was named manager of that company, which was at the recently-reopened Neighborhood House "better baby" clinic. located at 212 W. Water St. 7 Mr.

Powell became part owner of the Gately Furniture Company in Of f-Peak Service Lb. 24c Sancuta Coffee Good Luck vegetable Lto 39c Schedules Filed Put Old Man Winter in his place with this modern, streamlined health "tonic" that helps you build up the pep, vigor and energy necessary to ward off winter colds, sniffles, and sore throats helps give you the extra "drive" that keeps you going in good weather and bad. THEY'RE PACKED THE SCHEDULE WATI By taking one little amber, brown, or black capsule each day, as they SAVE THE COUPONS FOR FREE THEATER ADMISSION are rationed for you in the box, you'll getan vitamin diet containing: VITAMIN 105,000 U. S. P.

units per week. VITAMIN Bl: 1,700 International units per week. VITAMIN B2: (G) 1,200 Gamma per week. VITAMIN 1,800 international units per week. VITAMIN 6,000 U.S.

P. Units per week DATED FOR FRESHNESS Ralston Food, Wheatena, Cream of Wheat, Maltex 23c 20 Mule Team Borax 15c Pkg. 1905. Three years later Mr. Powell and the late Herbert Hall purchased the business after which the store became known as the Powell-Hall Company and located at 161 N.

Main the site of the Edgcomb Furniture Company. The firm continued until 1918. Mr. Powell then went with the Feath-erman furniture store, now the Ko-backer Furniture Company. He was a member of the North Presbyterian Church and the 30th Separate Company, National Guard.

XJ Kirkman's borax Soap 6 Ba" 25c Boraxo cleans dirty hands 2 27c Albany The New York State Electric Gas Corporation has filed an amendment to its electric rate schedules with the Public Service Commission which adds a standard residential controlled off-peak service provision to tariffs applicable in the Villages of Dundee, Rushville, Dresden, Pittsburgh, Hammondsport, Penn Yan and surrounding towns In Schuyler, Steuben, Ontario and Yates counties. The controlled off-peak service provision which the company has been permitted to make effective Mar- 8, provides that upon written application" from any customer the corporation will arrange to DEL HAVEN BRAND lc SALE lc 1 Cake for lc with Every 3 Cake Purchase WOODBURY'S 3 25c Keep up with local and national sports by following Harry O'Don-nell's column on Sports Page. Ask your doctor about "Daily" Vitamins. Four Weeks' Supply $198 Full Seven Weeks' Supply, KELLY DRUG STORES 109 NORTH MAIN CHURCH and HOFFMAN PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE and FRANKLIN Gut Wax Beans Gut Green Beans Red Kidney Beans FACIAL SOAP (4 26c) mately 10:30 p. m.

to 7 a. m. at two cents per kilowatt hour for the first 50 kilowatt hours and one cent per kilowatt hour in excess of 50 kilowatt hours. meter and bill all energy used for all purposes during the time con trolled off-peak hours of approxi- MISS LOU FANCY WET OR SANCUTA FANCY SANCUTA FANCY TOMATO STUFFED OLIVES tall jar 25c DRY SHRIMP 2 cans 29c CATSUP 2 large bottles 27c GI0IA PURE EGG REGENT LIGHT MEAT ROBINSON TATANKA' SUAN (GOMTT cans 23c NOODLES 1 lb. pkg.

15c TUNA FISH .2 cans 33c TOMATOES 2 large R0SEMERE FANCY LIGHT CHOCOLATE CREAM PHILLIPS DELICIOUS lb. 19c PORK and BEANS. large can 10c MOLASSES large can 27c EASTER RABBITS In Cash In Cash 5. MUSSELMAN'S FANCY CHOCOLATE CREAM OLD DUTCH APPLE BUTTER 38 oz. jar 17c EASTER EGGS lb.

23c CLEANSER 2 cans 15c A Saocufra Flow 10 CASH PRIZES 15 ADDITIONAL PRIZES BEGINNING March 1 ENDING Midnight, April 15 BOMS For Dishes and All Household Uses Lb. Bag 1st PRIZE $100.00 2nd Prize $25.00 5th Prize $3.00 3rd Prize $10.00 4th Prize $5.00 6 7th Prizes $2.00 8, 9 10th Prizes $1.00 Each Aofjon "for Sauce end Cravbt un 'FOB CtCAMING USE CAtNATION Mill SWEET JUICY Pork Loins IZVi Large Florida Oranges Doz 25c NEXT 15 Prizes a Certificate Good for 1 Bottle of TATANKA Listen in WESG Every Thursday A. M. DON'T WAlf START TODAY Fancy Lean SlfcedSacon y2 ioc Armour's Star Warns 21c WHOLF OR STRING END STANDARD COFFEE lb. 17c LARGE HEAVY GRAPEFRUIT 4 or 19c TENDER PASCAL CELERY bunch 15c CANADIAN RUTABAGAS OR PURPLE TOP TURNIPS 3 lbs.

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