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LOQIUfJG FORWARD anaiiawauHiMMnwiMa ROUND ABOUT Uncommon Events in the Lives of Common People Not So Far From Our Own Bade Yards By ROBERT ALLETT A Daily Newspaper for by MAUD McCURDY WELCH A consolidation 'of The Daily Videtta, Founded to l4J and The Evening Messenger, Founded In 1871 AN INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER LYNN M. WHIPPLE, Editor Entered at Post Of 868. Valparaiso, Indiana, second class matte Published everv afternoon except Sunday by THE VXDKTTE-MESSENGER CO MP ANT i': 163 Llneolnway -It teems to ham toes, reserve to the people of this country to LOOIflilG BACKWARD rid, fev their eondnct and example, in important qaesnon. wu titer aaeietiea of anen art reall capable or not, at establishing good government from reflection and choice, or whether they are orv Aeatioed to depend for their political constitutions, en accident and foroa." Alesander VALPARAISO, INDIANA, MARCH 25, 1939 This Department la Set Aside to Reflect Editorial IcterpretaUoa of Men and Events Playing Parta in the Moving Drama of Daily Affair and Tor Cemmcot, Critical and Otherwise, Relative Thereto, REPEAL THIS LAW NOW With the world going haywire under the prodding of Adolf Hitler It would be folly for congress to adjourn without repealing the neutrality law. The sentiment for modification of the law is growing very rapidly as shown by a recent Gallup poll but In our opinion modification Is not enough.

The law Is wholly out of place under present world conditions and it should be repealed. 1 The whole purpose of the act was to keep out of war, the proponents of the act argued, we should have a law forcing us to stay at home when trouble starts between other countries. Then by refusing to do business with any of the bellg-e rents we could remain at peace. It was all so staple. But, as was pointed out at the time, this very simple plan doesn't wort We have learned that It is very, verry difficult to be neutral.

We tried it In Spain and our efforts are partially responsible for the defeat of the loyalist government. We tried, to ignore the Japanese attack on China and thereby have helped Japan, And now we are faced with the insanity of Hitler in Europe. Hardly anyone thinks anymore that Hitler's madness is of no concern to us. Hardly anyone is neutral regarding his attack on Czechoslovakia, Let him make another move or two, and he will, and the American people will be almost solid ly demanding something more than mere words of protest We are not going to watch this madman upset our world to the point where we may be the next victim. We must get ready to act and one of the first measures of preparedness is to the repeal this foolish neutrality law so that we can act when the time comes.

Repeal the law and put back in the hands of the president the power to properly conduct our international relations. The reason Hitler Is going so far and fast is his ability to make de-cisoins and to act upon them immediately. It is necessary, if this madman is to be stopped, that for the time being the democracies must, prepare themselves to move Just as quickly. And the first move is to vepeal the neutrality law. Gary Post-Tribune.

A REAL MOTIVE The National, Student Union, radical organization specializing in collegiate demonstrations, on February 2 conducted a series of dem onstrations on college campuses AO Porter County" of New York in the purported ii est of the Spanish loyalist gcveru-j ment. The slogan was "America's fate depends on Spain" and reso-i lutlons were adopted for sending telegrams to U. S. Senators call- lng on the President and Congress to lift the embargo on arms against the loyalist goverfment. The fact that the war in Spain is apparently over and that an ef-i fort is being made to settle the trouble without further with the French and British gov-i ernments recognizing the insurgents, had no effect whatever on the activities of these radicals They knew, of course, that lifting the embargo now could have no Influence whatever on the outcome of the war in Spain! It is apparent therefore that the American Student Union has something else in mind.

This is not to help the Spanish Loyalist government so much as to create class consciousness in the United States. That has always been the case so far as the majority of the activities in the United States for the "Loyalist" cause are concerned. The radicals have regarded the fight in Spain a part of the world-wide movement toward communism. And because the reds everywhere have made the Spanish civil war an excuse for mass protest they have Joined in it The rights or wrongs of the peculiarly Spanish situation have meant little to them. The cause to them is an international one not of world democracy but of dictatorship of the peculiarly Stalin type.

SPARK OF TRUTH The polemics of warring radicals do not ordinarily, produce as much light as heat. But Mr. Norman Thomas, the reigning socialist of this country, struck off at least one bright spark of truth when he wrote, as a part of his present attack against communist influence in the Workers Alliance: it the tendency of the Communist Party to seek to control or destroy the things it gets Into. The communists may bide their time, but ultimately they try to achieve this end." It is not necessary to seek Into the communist creed to discover the reasons why this is so. one reason radicals of other persuasions Mr.

Thomas, for instance hate the communists more violently than they hate the capitalists Is that capitalism has learned a tolerance of heterodoxy which communism has never been able to achieve. Baltimore Sun. and her desire to sing. She was given music lessons and at the age of 7 sang over the radio during a children's hour. A year ago her aunt and uncle brought her to Hollywood Just as tens of thousands of other chil dren are brought here In hope that they may, break into pictures.

Be verly Jane continued her singing and dramatic lessons while her aunt and uncle vainly sought an opportunity to prove her ability to the movie industry. The opportunity came unexpectedly. Linda was singing at a garden party In Beverly Hills. Next poor was the home of movie producer Charles R. Rogers.

The producer was attracted by the voice and sent his butler to learn who was singing. He had Imagined the singer was a grown woman from the character of the voice, and when he found It was a 13-year-old girl he investigated and the next day she, was signed to a contract. Rogers immediately cast her for an Important role In his Paramount picture, "The Star Maker," which stars- Bing Crosby. The federal park service plans to preserve pioneer structures which are still to be found In Great Smoky Mountain National park in Ten-nessee and North Carolina. Our classifieds are guaranteed opmuu, rasas AStocuTioMk Noel was strangely silent after that There seemed to be so little left to say.

Or else it was because there was really a lot to be said, but she could hot find the words. And then Julian was stopping the car before the shabby Court street house. "So you really have stuck It out here. Ill have to admit Noel, that you have more grit than I thought" That word grit it had a strange, earthy satisfying sound, even after everything Julian had said. Then Noel heard herself saying, her voice a little shaky, "Suppose I told you that I'm leaving tomor row going to Hollywood "To Hollywood Just to be go ing?" She shook her head.

In a pro fessional capacity. A dancer." "That's what you like most Isn't it?" Julian's voice was low. "No, it Just seems to be my one accomplishment" she said lightly. Then asked, "What do you think?" "If you really want my opinion," Julian began, "I'd much rather see you go back to your bridge-playing, cocktail crowd." He sat there for a moment in silence. Then his voice came again with an undernote of bitterness.

When one diversion grows stale, I suppose you must seek others. Hollywood is no better or worse than any other place. But naturally, it will be more thrilling." "And, of course, it doesn't real ly matter to you where am," she said, her voice breaking slightly. Julian did not answer. Noel broke the silence by saying In a voice still not quite steady, "You once said that a girl Juke myself should belong to a man's lighter moments.

But as for me I want a securer place. That Is, I but she stopped self -consciously. juuan was stm silent. At last he said, his voice poignant with feeling. "If I said that I was very wrong.

For I have found that our few hours together snatched in be tween my hours of work, give me a new inspiration to carry on. A doctor always has his moods of dis couragement people being what they are, mulish and stubborn, often stupid and ignorant but withal, gallant and brave as an army marching to a martial air. You help me, Noel," he added. Strange, contradictory man. Noel leaned a little nearer.

"If that is true, isn't it proof that we should be friends at least?" "Yes, friends, always," Julian murmured. She lifted her head then and her face was so near that Julian bent and kissed her delicately. There was none of the fire and the flame of his kiss on the river. He had himself well to hand. "Good night, my dear," he said, and since we've reached the un derstanding at last that we're to be you'll let me see you I'm a very selfish man, rm afraid," "Yes, soon," she said in a happy whisper and went into the house.

Laurie was awake, and her brown eyes were round with ex citement "Chris phoned and said everything was fine. That you're to get ready to start to Hollywood." Noel sank into the hard wooden rocker. "I can't go. I can't They'll have to take the other girl. She'll probably be a hundred times better than I should anyway." WERE" Legion Meets Every Wednesday at 8:00 P.

M. DOINGS "WOLD BILL" drought condition in a section of the country he was in one time where it was so dry the natives had to pin the postage stamps on their letters. Tough luck, Mr. O. H.

Helvle, you should have been present at the regular post meeting last Wednesday night. If you want to know what you missed ask any of the gang. A fair warning to all paid up members: dont miss these meetings on Wednesday nights. The organizing of a squadron of "Sons of the Legion" is to be placed in the hands of a committee of men who have boys that will be able to take hold and maintain the jiriit. This is a very worthy program of Legion work and should have the support of every Legionnaire.

Table tennis fans who were able to Indulge In that sport through the generosity of John Lowenstine's loan of the equipment, were literally "lost" when the table was gone for two weeks. However, Commander Ben Will informs that he will have a sweet surprise for those indoor bat wlelders next meeting night Jackson Center Methodist Episcopal Church Ture O. Carlstrom, pastor. Sunday, March 26: 9:45 a. m.

Worship service. Rev. Ragnar Aim, district superintendent of Methodist missionary work In Sumatra will deliver the message, and tell of the work in that field. 10:45 a. Sunday school and Bible classes.

Classes for all ages. In France thousands of working people ride to and from work on bicycles. Automobiles are required to stop so that bicycles may pass around them. A Cclcr.Jcr of Corning Events NOTICE a' Calendar notice will hereaftei be limited to a statement ol the event, time and place, Organisations wishing mora Inlerma-tion tn their Items may request a complete news story which The Vldette-Measenget will he pleased to publish. SATURDAY Saturday Evening club meets with Lynn M.

Whipple at 8:30, MONDAY Sons of Union Veterans Drum Corp meets tonight. Porter County. Conservation club meets this evening at eight o'clock at American Legion Hall. OES meets at 7:30. Tri Kappa meets with Rosemary Blaese.

Senior Tuxis club of Presbyterian church meets with Roy Harlow, 420 Madison street, at 7:30. Past Presidents Parley of American Legion auxiliary will meet at 6:30 at Wayside Inn, 404 Lincoln-way. TUESDAY Sphinx club meets at 8 o'clock' In club rooms. Lady Foresters meet at Woman's club at 8 o'clock. Home department meets at Woman's club at 2:30.

PTA Study- group at the high school, room 123, at 8 o'clock. Valparaiso City Council of PTA at 0 o'clock, room 123 at high school. Chapter of PEO will meet with Mrs. Strecker, 202 Washington street, at 8 o'clock. The Lend-a-Hand club meets this afternoon at two o'clock with Mrs.

Grace Aylesworth, 360, South College Avenue. WEDNESDAY Neighborhood Sisters club meet postponed two weeks. Kings Daughters meet with Mrs. Charles Stlnchfleld, 60 Jefferson street, at 2:30. YOUNG OEMS TO I EAR fiTNDTT Former Indiana Governor Invited to Address Pittsburgh Convention- INDIANAPOLIS, Ind March 25.

(UP) Former' Gov, Paul V. Mc-Nutt whom Indiana democrats are booming for the party's presidential nomination in 1940, has been Invited to address the convention of young democratic clubs at Pitta-burgh Aug. 10 to 12, it has been announced The revelation was made by Robert L. Tllton, head of Indiana's young democrats, who returned from a conference of young democratic officials at Richmond, to discuss arrangements for the convention. Tilton, was named, a member of the arrangements committee.

An estimated 2,000 Indiana democrats are planning to attend the Pittsburgh convention to boost the McNutt candidacy. Tilton said that the invitation to McNutt, present U. 8. high commissioner to the Philippines, was extended by Pitt Tyson Maner, national young democrat president, and Joseph Barr of Pittsburgh, head of the Pennsyl-van young democrats. There has been a great deal of speculation on when McNutt will relinquish his Philippine Island post and return to the United States In" the Interest of his candidacy.

Best recent estimates are that the" former governor will leave Manilla in May, attend the Philippine day at the San Francisco fair and return here with his first major speaking engagements being the young democrats convention and the Indiana Democratic Editorial association summer meeting at French Lick. CLINTON TWP. The Clinton Twp. Economics club met at the Clinton school Wednesday, where they held ah interesting meeting, let? by Mrs. Wyman Howell and Mrs: Ben Mohlke.

Mrs. Mack Howell and Mrs. Sammy Howell and baby, of LaPorte, visited at Uie home of Mr, and Mrs. S. P.

Howell and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Stelnke last Thursday. Mrs. Otto Wiesjahn has been quit fa the past week from the effects of having a number of teeth extracted.

Mrs. Emma Menne of Valparaiso visited at the home of her brother, Otto Wiesjahn, and family one day last week. Dallas of Union Mills, was a caller in this vicinity last Wednesday. A man took out the oddest Insurance" policy known. It insured him against the risk of a ghost ABOUT THIS TIME OF THE year the thought of most folks Is "How am going to finance that new spring outfit?" For at least one Individual the problem today seemed solved, although his meth od of solution Is hot recommend' ed, being slightly on the wrong side of law and order.

Returning from a two weeks winter vacation, Herbert Rimes of East Chicago was dismayed to discover that a thief had thoroughly outfitted himself at Rimes' expense, The Intruder had stolen: -Seventy-five choice neckties valued at $300; a suit of clothes costing $250; and a Hudson seal coat worth $700 (we hope he wont need that In the Easter parade). $300 worth "of neckties! It is doubtful that the obviously opul ent Mr. Rimes will experience any difficulty In financing a new wardrobe. THEN THERE IS THAT urge to. travel that springs up in mankind this time of the year espe cially in the hearts of boys.

In Bre men two lads, Dickie Leman and Donald Haiflich, both 10, suc cumbed to the lure of the Golden West as portrayed by Hollywood in clnimatic blood-and-thunder cow boy epics. Determined to see the mountains and the prairies, the lads set out one night after schooL While parental fears were mounting in two Bremen homes as the lads failed to arrive for their suppers, the youngsters were trudging more footsore with every step- down a railroad right-of-way. They kept along the low sides of the em bankments, well-hidden from In dians and outlaws. It was 7:00 o'clock by Dickie's Mickey Mouse wrist watch when he decided the west was too big, that he guessed he'd go back home the next mor ning, Donald, however, thought If go ing home was the Idea and It sounded mighty good to him maybe they'd better start right away, It was nine when two weary adven turers reported to their parents. "Gosh, pa," said Dickie, "we must of been just about there.

We crossed four rivers and walked an awful long ways." IN INDIANA HARBOR Edward Peres also capitulated to the wan derlust Ed is 16 and his father will tell you, proudly, that he thinks his son will someday make his way In the world. But, thinks the elder Perez, the time is not yet ripe for his little fledgling to test his wings. "I'm going away to make a living for. myself," wrote Eddie. "Dont look for me.

IH make good." "I think my Eddie could do It all right," Papa Perea told police, "but I don't like the way he started out. Find him, please." What Papa Perez didn't like was the fact that his son had given himself a head start on the road to fame by taking $48 from the cash register of the Peres grocery store. AS A RAILROAD BRAKEMAN Forrest Plake, 42, of Lapaa has probably swung many a lantern, thrown many a switch in his time That he's got a good right arm will be attested to by several pa trons of the New Milner hotel, Gary. But the hotel management didn't like the way Forrest was using his arm the other night. Plake was arrested for swinging a cat around the hotel lobby.

Fined In city court, he paid $1 and oats on charges of drunkenness. "Thanks, your honor. That's the first break I ever got" he told the judge. Then, waving his good right arm In a cheery goodbye, Forrest Plake departed in a light- hearted mood. Nobody knows that became of the cat IN ANOTHER ARREST for public intoxication.

John Brady, 63, told Municipal Judge Emmett Ferguson of Lafayette thaV he had been drinking "coroner's cock tails." "Coroner's cocktails?" questioned the judge. "I dont believe I ever heard of them. What might they be?" "Nothinc more or leas than CLEVELAND, O. Rookie Patrol-! man William McCabe'i revolver was stolen from his overcoat in a restaurant Two weeks later, he was surprised to receive a package, neatly wrapped. In it was his weapon, but his mind Is hot entirely at ease, he said.

His worry: Who used his gun, and for what during Its absence. HIRAM, Betty Davidian, sophomore at Hiram College, composes songs which the entire campus Is humming and as many as four tn three days. "Every time I sit down to study, I seem to think of another tune," she said. The week preceding mid-semester examinations called for much studying. Result: Four songs, words and in three days.

SAN JOSE, CaWBetty and Ruth WooL pretty and scientific co-ed sisters at San Jose College, who come from a ranch where they Choice Bits Today's CHAPTER 35 ON THE way back to town after that long- kiss in the row boat, Julian said, his voice not quite steady, "Let's try to talk this thing over sensibly, my dear." Noel silently agreed. "A marriage between us," Julian began, "would be doomed from the beginning. As I said before, you'd want to play while I have to work. Also, Noel, I never expect to make much money." "You wouldn't need too4 Noel began, and In that very minute knew she had said the wrong thing, i For right away Julian Said, "You certainly couldn't, believe for one minute that I'd use yours "No, Julian, of course not," ehe hurried to say and then stopped. After that ahe didn't know how to go on.

She couldn't see any reason in the world why Julian shouldn't use her money if they were married. But she knew she wouldn't dare let him know she felt this way. "After all, Julian," she began again at last, "isn't this whole argument Just a matter of silly pride on your part?" "If it should be," Julian said slowly, "then the obstacles between us might easily be removed. But it's so much more vital than that I dislike almost every kind of social diversion, abhor bridge, like dancing sometimes, not and I'd certainly hate trotting about Europe with an entourage of maids and valets and a couple of ipeklnese "Now you're being ridiculous," Noel sold with reproach. "I suppose I am," Julian smiled.

"But the point is," he went on after a pause, "you can't hitch a butterfly to a plow. I know that comparisons are odious, and this one Is particularly so, perhaps," he smiled, "but the situation is something like that We couldn't adjust our two worlds and strike a happy medium between them, "But we're both human beings possessed of average intelligence," Noel smiled. Julian, however, did not return her smile. "I had a friend a year or two older than myself," he resumed, "who made the mistake of marrying a society woman. He was a doctor and on the way to making a brilliant record among the same class of people who come to me, the little people' as they are sometimes called.

But what happened after his marriage He did not wait for; an answer, but went on, "It wasn't long before he was forced to make a choice between going on with the really great work he was doing and that of becoming a 'society doctor, at tending teas and functions because of his wife's demands, making calls on the pampered wives of the rich, patting their prescribing pretty pinu plus for their over nourished stomachs and affecting a raeexui beamae manner," "Julian really!" Noel began protesting, but he ignored her voice, "You couldn't blame the poor chap, either," he continued. 'He faced a cruel choice, for there was a boy, a handsome manly lit tle fellow. He would have lost not only his wife, but this son, for his wife threatened to divorce him unless he gave up his practice in the slums, as It seemed to her. So he became a 'society Julian's voice was tinged with contempt "I never expect to face a choice like that he finished abruptly, "AS YOU Hold ITiat Pivot LEGION EDITED BY In the passing of Milton Take, the Charles Pratt Post, American Legion, lost one of its charter members. Milt was always a good soldier and comrade.

The old story pops up again about the billiard, table, the anti-players want to get rid of it and the so-called experts want action in the shape of a tourney, etc. We have Just looked up the subject of billiards in the encyclopaedia and find some interesting facts. Billiards was first played by the French Indoors in 1461, It is supposed to be a gentleman's game and that in itself should be able to bar, it from the iTclub rooms. Guy Carr One of the ardent fans, claims that with the aid of the tooth carpenter, Dr: Shurr, he can trim any combination of so-called billiard players In Valparaiso. The minstrel show to be put on the members of the drum and bugle corps is rapidly rounding Into shape and at one of the private rehearsals we were surprised to see the amount of high class talent developed frqm among the post members.

This is one activity that every member of the post should get behind and work for it's success. Hank Sanders and Guy Carr are contemplating the circulation of a petition to have Scotty learn how to dry clen the club rooms Instead of the old mop and pall method. The boys claim that the system now In use is too hard on shoe shines. Bert Smith must be back home again again because he hasnt been hanging around looking like a lost pup for some time. He was locked out with scarlet feven 1 I The quota of members for the local post has been reached and passed and now the boys can devote their time to other Bill Stoddard tells about the "Its Doctor Paige, lanl It?" Laurie asked.

"Yes. angeL It la," Noel said exultantly. "Tonight la one of the times I'm convinced Julian loves me. Tomorrow or next day I'll know better but Just for tonight I'm letting myself dream." "He does love you, Noel," Laurie said confidently. For the first time Noel looked directly Into her face.

Then she exclaimed, "What's the matter? You've been crying!" She went over and sat on the bed beside Laurie and put her arm around her, lifting her chin up with her finger. "Tell me." she urged: "it's Pete," Laurie said in a stifled voice. "He's in love with me." "Pete?" Noel echoed mystified. "Who on earth is he? And why should you care if he is in love with you? You're in love with Jimmy." Tm not I mean, Tm getting over It" Laurie contradicted. "Who is this Pete?" Noel asked again.

"Pete Colntepas. He owns the De Luxe, don't you remember?" "Oh, of course." Noel did re member the rather rotund, young ish-old man ahe had seen so many times bustling importantly about the cafe. "So he's in love with you, is he?" Noel asked thoughtfully, still not understanding the reason for the traces of tears around Laurie's eyes. "Yes, he Is. And why shouldn't I love him back?" Laurie exclaimed with a sudden hoarse emphasis that was entirely foreign to her usual voice.

1 did love Jim she went on In a lower toner "I wanted to marry him, and have his babies. I've always been alone. I never had any family at all, and you just don't know what it would mean to me. And If I can't have Jimmy, then I can have Pete Colntepas. His children will probably be as nice as Jimmy's, except of course, I know they won't, Laurie suddenly broke off with a sob.

Noel held her closer, "You funny, funny kid. Don't you know a girl can't fool herself into thinking she can love a man just because he wants to marry her?" Laurie got up, found a handkerchief and walked to a window. Then she came back and faced Noel "I made up my mind I was going to be sensible," she began. "You can be sensible, you know, If you try very hard. I'm tired of living in hopes that Jimmy's mother will die.

I admit that I've been doing that even though I know it's wrong. But she's as healthy as a 16-year-old. She'll never die," ahe exclaimed passionately. Then suddenly contrite, Laurie went on, "Of Course, I don't really want her to die, Noel, its just that sometimes almost believe I do. And it's not right for anybody to have to wait for somebody to die before she can have her happiness.

And bo Pete loves me, you see "But Laurie, even if he does, you can't you simply can't make yourself believe you love him. You mustn't do anything reckless. There's a very special reason why Tm asking you not to. Promise you won't" Noel urged. Laurie shook her head, "It's too late.

Tm going to marry Pete Colntepas tomorrow." 3r i (To Bo Continued) BIBLE CLASS IN MEETING WITH MRS. S. SALMON The Westminster Bible class of the Presbyterian church met at the home of Mrs. S. J.

Salmon, 601 Jefferson street, on Thursday evening for their quarterly birth day party. A bountiful and delicious pot luck supper, was served at 6:30 o'clock to about 30 members and guests, seated at card tables scattered through the living rooms. Tribute was paid to the ladies who had passed another milestone during the quarter. One of these, Mrs. Henry Schenkle, was celebrating blifJiday the vfcry day of the party, and a very fine birthday cake was served In her honor by her daughter, Mrs.

Warren Wright After, slipper the meeting was opened by devotions led by the president Mrs. Bertha Ewlng. Each member quoted a favorite passage of scripture and all Joined la the Lord's prayer. In the absence of the secretary, Mrs. Bruce Borum, Mrs.

John Koch read the minutes. Following the routine business came the annual election of officers. Those elected were as follows: President Mrs. Bertha Ewlng; vice president, Mrs. Harrison Steward; secretary, Mrs.

Dawson; treasurer, Mrs. Henry Schenkel; chairman of the flower ffund committee, Mrs. J. W. Hughart Mesdames Ander son, Welsmantle and MacTarlane were appointed to serve with Mrs.

Hughart The rest of the evening was de voted to an hilarious solving of the "mystery pal" secrets which had kept every one guessing for the past year, and to the, drawing of new "mystery pais" ror tne coming year. The class was happy to have present several who are not always able to attend, Mrs. M. E. Hearn of Chicago was one of these.

Mrs. Salmon was' assfafced by Mrs. Bertha Ewlng. Seashall Jewelery is one of the highlights of Easter fashions. Do You Recall These Reports TWENTY YEARS AGO March 15, 1919 Last night at Odd Fellows' hall, members of the o.

O. F. and Rebekahs tendered a reception to members of the order returned from the rvlce. Two hundred persons were present The newly organized city band opened the program by playing the Star Spangled Banner In which the band headed the grand march of army and navy lads in blue and khaki. Rev.

C. G. RoardarmeL pastor of the Baptist church, made the address of wel come. Refreshments were served and dancing followed. Flint lake is at its highest stage since May 1, 1913, according to re--ports of water company ofUclals.

On May 28, 1912, the lake was elfcht feet below the present level On February 4 of last year was at Its lowest point, ten feet below. Most of the flow into the lake came during the month, and was attributed to the Listenberger and Spectacle lake drains, which car- ried the runoff of more than 1,500 acres of land. 7 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO March 25, 1924 The Foster Lumber Coal com- pa'- of Valparaiso, was awarded the general contract on the new first ward school building at a bid of $58,120 by the city school board at a special session Friday night The Valparaiso Plumbing company was given the heating; M. J. Beach Son, the plumbing; Power Regulating Company, Chicago, the heat regulation, and VanNess Elec tric Company, Valparaiso, electric wiring.

The total contract figures $75,246. A Jury to try three Gary resi dents for murder was being select ed today In circuit court Dwight Kinder. Lake county prosecutor, is handling the state's case, and At torneys McLaughlin and Hueston of Gary represent the defendants. William and Verneda Garner and James Collins, all charged with the murder of William Rucker. All the defendants are negroes.

TEN TEARS AGO March 25, 1929 One of Vaparalso's oldest trades men retired from active service Saturday night when Frank Yohn, owner of a barber shop In the basement of toe Valparaiso National bank building on A Washington street, sold the business to Ray mond 'hens, who has been con nected with the shop as an employe. Mr. Yohn commenced to jbarber fifty-five years ago, and for forty years was connected with the for years under the Szold depart ment store. Four years ago ha purchased the business of Mr. Marfy and moved it to its pres ent location.

Merchandise of the P. M. Whip ple company, wnicn recenuy suspended in the Horn Brothers building on Lincolnway. was sold at auction today by Sher iff Burnev Maxwell to satisfy a Judgment of $400 obtained by Horn Brothers In the Porter circuit court acalnst the company growing out of failure to nav rentals. Most of the stock, consisting of stationery, books and offices supplies, were bid by Louis Horn, one of the owners of the building.

The entira sale netted $422. jyrinfivyrri'rrH" mwi straight bay rum, Judge" said tha candid Mr. Brady. "Any man who can drink bay rum and live to be 63 deserves come consideration," commented Judge Ferguson dryly. "$1 and costs." maintain a few snakes for pets, knew Just what to do when Oscar, klngsnake maintained by the sci- went on a hunger strike and refused food for three weeks.

While Ruth held Oscar, Betty, with a glass tube, blew food down bis mouth and throat According to Ruth and Betty It will only be necessary to feed the reptile once a month this way. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Army engineers are studying plana for developing a huge Inland harbor for Rochester. The project would utilize Irondequoit Bay, a large" sheltered bay connected with Lake Ontario by a narrow channel.

Major Qen, Julian Schley, chief or army engineers, has assigned CoL L. V. Frasler, stationed at Cleveland, to prepare a report on tn proposal, and Major Philip O. Bruton, district engineer at Buffalo, to head the field Bits of Gossip About Hollywood Film Folk By ALEXANDER KAHN (United Press Staff Correspondent) HOLLYWOOD, Mar. 25 (UP) From orphanage to film stardom sounds hke the title of a modern ised Horatio Alger story, but that Is the Jump taken by Linda Ware, a youngster who might be given the title of a Cinderella girl.

While Hollywood frequently films stories based on the "rags to riches" themes, the number of unknown youngsters who get to the top of the movie heap are few and the chances for an unknown Juvenile are far between. jBut in Linda's case she appears to be the one girl in a million who has been given an" opportunity to make a place for herself in motion pictures, Linda's story goes back 10 years ago, when at the age of 3 she was placed in an orphanage in Steu-benvllle, O. She wasnt Linda Ware then; she was Beverly Jane Still-wagon. She was taken to the orphanage following the death, of her mother, a stage singer. For several years the little girl remained with dolls, dancing and singing in a childish way which gr.ve Indications of talent inherited from her mother.

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