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1. 1 1 1. I New 'Showboat' Production Kern Memorial By JACK GAVER 14 nited stars Nor. The new production of -Show Boat" which will open the Legield theatre January 5 will he more than a commercial senture. will be a memorial to Jerome Kern.

composer of this best lured of all American musical shows, who died resterday. L.ant Song Approximately enough, what probably was Kern's last composition will be used in the production -a new song for the finale. The 60-year-old Kern, one of the nation' top melody -creators for than 30 years, died Doctor's hospital seven day, after he collapsed while walking on Park avenue. He had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. He spent the last three days in an oxygen tent.

Mrs. Kern and their daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Kern Shaw, diverced wife of Bandleade: Shaw, who were at the deathbed, revealed that the funeral will be private. No details were made public. Realizes Dream The composer, as faced and bustling as usual, arrived in New York, pleased at the near realization of a dream long held by himself and Oscar Hammerstein 2nd, lyricist of "Show Boat," to get their show back on Broadway where it first was produced-in December, 1927.

While "Show Boat" was the finest effort of his long career, he composed the scores of many other famous shows. A few of these were "Roberta," "Music in the Air," "Cat and the Fiddle." "Sweet Adeline," "The Girl From Utah." "Sunny," "Sally," and "Stepping Stones." Much of his work was in collaboration with Hammerstein. Police Find Crying Infant Alone in Auto Cries of a 10-week-old baby girl. lying in a clothes basket on the floor of a car, attracted attention of police last night and resulted in an order for the parents, Mr. and Mrs.

David T. Eardley of 722 South Idaho street, to appear before Municipal Judge Francis W. Murphy Wednesday morning. Police said the baby was believed to have been left in the car between 6:30 and 10 m. Officer F.

J. Garner in checking the car, parked in front of Pope's drug store, found the baby partly covered with a blanket. Hope Held for Peace in China War CHUNGKING, Nov. Central government and the Chinese Communists agreed today to submit their political and military differences to the political consultative council which meets November 20. The decision brought hope that the bitter split between th Central government and the Yenan Communist group may be healed in some manner which will avert the incipient Chinese civil war.

Obituaries Benj. Dibblee Is Found Dead FAIRFIELD, Calif Nov. former H. Dibblee, San Francisco investment banker and university football captain of team, the was Harvard discovered dead Sunday in a blind at the Joyce Island Duck club near sufthis city. He 1S believed to have fered a heart attack while hunting.

Dibblee was elected a Harvard overseer In 1923, becoming the only west coast representative on the university's governing board. He graduated from Iarvard in 1899 and captained the grid team iN his senior, year. served more than 25 years with the E. H. Rollins Sons bankhouse and rose to vice president and member of the firm.

GEORGE J. BALLENTINE George M. Ballentine, 425 Occidental avenue, San Mateo, for the past 10 years divisional manager for 20th Century-Fox in San Francisco, died Sunday morning at Mills hospital following brief illness. He leaves his widow, Ella Jean; a stepson, Aaron E. MacKenzie of San Francisco; a brother, William Ballentine, Minomonie, Wis sister, Mrs.

Mary Jean Steinberg, Nekoosa, a niece, Mrs. Herber Nelson, San Francisco. Private services will be Thursday afternoon from the Crosby-N. Gray chapel at 221 Park road, Burlingame. HARVEY G.

RUDY (Times Rednood City Burenu) BELMONT, Nov. G. Rudy, 43, who died here Saturday will be buried tomorrow at 10 a. m. from the Gantner Felder Dolores Kenny chapel, San Francisco.

lor No. 208, Native Sons of the Golden. West, p. will m. today conduct at the special funeral chapel.

Mr. Rudy leaves his widow, Mrs. Margaret Rudy, 372 Acacia avenue, in this city, and two sisters, Mrs Florence B. Williams and Mrs. Ilazel Murphy.

He was past president of the N.S.G.W. parlor and member of the Past Presidents' association. Ile was a member of Brotherhood of Teamstors' union local 85, and had been employed as a fireman on Treasure Island. LILLIAN E. LEE (Times Redwood City Bureau) REDWOOD CITY, autopsy was performed yesterday to determine the cause of death of in Lillian Esther Lee, 48, of 301 Eleventh avenue, North Fair Oaks, died Saturday night a few 'hours after hor arrival Community hospital.

She had been in ill health for some time, according to Deputy Coroner John Layng. A resident of this area 12 years, Mrs. Lee WAS prominent in affairs of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxIliary and Sequoia circle of the Companions of the Forest of AmoriC8. She husband, 11 Lee, World war I vetoiana. A atopeon, Raymond, and 111 Denver, Colo.

Funeral menta are ponding at Layng and Tinney chapel. Radio Recalls Strato Flioht (Continued from Paze fortunately for us 4 3 r- 3 mang." Reralling the flight. Colonel See said: -If we coulu try J1 with the added information Ac non ahve. 3 could go much barn e4 11 50.000 and 100,000 feet." Results of the 1983 helped solve many of the problems of World war ll and aided in American A higher flight, it is be. lieved, would add even more scientific store of knowledge which must be accrued either 10 prevent or to fight the next war.

General Anderson declared: "The hope of America as wel! of the entire world lies in on. try be, ing far ahead in techno. re. search, not only in atomic research but in other lines. "I've seen Europe and Japan, and' I know what happens to countries when the enemy outfights them mi laboratories We need brains and technological skill as well as and arms.

"Our scientific development during the war u. won ascend ancy. We were pretty lucky this time," said General Anderson in urging the continuation of research by the United States. I A. EXCELLENT PROGRAM AT WASHINGTON MEET "Dads' night" will be the rogular November meeting of the Washington School unit tomorrow at 8 p.

m. in the school auditorium. A program designed to interest the men as well as the women has been planned by Luther Carr, chairman. There will be a short business meeting, including a full report of the recent Halloween carnival, and, the members will vote on the disposal of the profits therefrom. Miss Elizabeth Hardy, second grade teacher at Washington, who has starred in several Hillbarn productions.

will give an amusing I reading, and Leon Whitsell will talk on early California history, "Anecdotes of the Mother Lode Country." In charge of the refreshments to be served by the mothers of the second and third grades are Mrs. Raymond Moore, Mrs. Vaden Mayers, Mrs. Paul Stein and Mrs. F.

M. Stoll. MORE ABOUTSecret Weapon Pool Suggested (Continued from Page 1) ia-1 and aftelw.id Art left White Hone for the Brr: -h en The prime mimster pl 111- so lease ahi. work voiny 10 0:. aa with MacKerzie King.

where be will audress a sension of the Canadial. parliament Monday. In his address to congress tumorrow. expected 10 to require about 25 minutes for delivery. Arlee vas reported by British officials to plan to touch on his plan for pooling atomic -ecrets.

But the main porition of the speech, they sa.d, be devoted to an outline of what the Labor party stands for and I what it proposes to do now that it! has taken over the government of the United Kingdom. Attlee will atten.pt. they reported. to remove misconceptions of his government's policies relating to socialism and taking over by the government of such in: dustries as coal and communications. The British prime minister is not eXpected to discuss specifically tine Anglo-American loan negotiations but embassy officials said he will; tell something of United Kingdom I needs in the way of aid to get back into her pre-war trading position Presidential Secretary Willian Hassett told reporters that President Truman will have nothing to: say on the progress of his current discussions with Attlee and Premier King of Canada until they are ended.

Then, he said, there will be "A joint statement by the three." Pen. Card Events Public Whist ternal Burlingame of aerie No. 2130, FraEagles, conduct a public whist party in the Burlingame IO0F hall beginning at 8:30 o'clock. According to Forrest Schreckengast, chairman, there will be special games before the cards I next Thursday evening. At the whist there will be turkey orders for the highest scores and la turkey order will be a special award.

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We serve families of every faith and in every walk of life. a MORTUARY 40 N. See Mates SAN MATEO TIMES-7 ENTRY BLANK San Mateo's VICTORY LOAN QUEEN CONTEST Nan.c Addles. Phone Age Contestants must be beineen 18 and 26 vears of age. Enury blanks must be presented 10 San Mateo Times Youngsters Find It Hard To Accept Death say, "I wish I knew to say-" and they'll know what you mean and make it easy to talk about the absent ones.

With friends rallying around, grief is easier to bear. There must be no hush-hush among the boys and girls who knew them. Their names will brought up as usual, the good times they had together the night when-?" and so their memories will be kept alive and beloved. Life doesn't stop when a dear one dies. Sometimes we feel it would be easier if that were true.

But we are a part of life and we must go on with it. To go on braveBy ANNE HIRST Many young people are grieving for the first time in their livesgrieving for friends who didn't come back from the war. Such a shock is bad enough for older people to take--it is doubly hard for youngsters, 10 whom life -eems eternal. They flounder about helplessly for a long, long while. They visit the bereaved families and can think of nothing to say.

They go where the crowd used to go and there's something lacking everywhere. They can't adjust themselves to the loss for nothing in their lives had prepared them for it. They mourn all the time they're until their very health is affected. They try to be as gay as they used to be, but it falls flat. What can a young girl do to prevent her becoming really despondent? LIFE GOES ON First, she can remember how dear these boys were to all their friends and count herself fortunate to have known them as long as they lived.

Their zoing puts a responsibility on all those who are left -a responsibility to try to carry on in a way they'd ANNE HIRST be proud of, to cover up their absence for the sake of others who are I grieving, too. They shouldn't stop seeing the boys' families. One of the few consolations such parents have is the esteem which all the soldier's friends felt for them. You won't need to make conversation. You can in person.

ly is expected of -and that we must try to do. SELF-PITY We must not sink into self-pity. Feeling sorry for one's self is one of the most destructive forces in the world. Feel sorry for their famlies. voe, but carry on vour own little act with courage and what gaiety you can muster.

You owe these boys that, at least. So swing back into the old routine. In doing that, you will be helping all your other friends, too. As each does her part, life is renewed in all its vitality and beauty. You do your little job and the others will follow.

IN THE SERVICE Captain Richard J. Dolwig was released from the army last week and has returned to the practice of law at South San Francisco. Captain Dolwig entered the army in August, 1942. At that time he was active in county affairs, having been elected a member of the San Mateo Republican county central committee. He was also chairman of the San Mateo county fair rent mittee and nad served on the state board of directors, California Young Republicans.

Peter Dennis Martin, fireman, first class, of 1226 street, San Mateo, was discharged recently from the United States Navy in Bremerton, Wsah. Harold F. Crowley, photographers mate, second class, of 323 San Antonio street, San Mateo, is on his way to the United States to be discharged from Pearl Harbor after serving 28 months. E. F.

Nordt radioman attached to the staff of Admiral Sprague, is home leave after 46 months overseas duty. He is the son of E. F. Nordt, 32 Norfolk street, San Mateo. The last five months Nordt was with Task Force 38, aboard the carrier Ticonderoga which made 15 strikes against the Japanese and finally entered Tokyo Bay.

Earlier in the war he served 19 months with a submarine squadron based in Australia. Nordt was student of Burlingame High school when he enlisted in February, 1941, and was a member of Sea Scout Ship 111. When his leave expires he will report to Camp Shoemaker for further assignment. Sgt. Joseph A.

Adams, son of Joseph S. Adams, 550 Sylvan avenue, San Mateo, was honorably discharged recently from the army at Santa Ana. Sgt. Adams is a veteran of 32 months of service in the army air forces. He served England with the Eigth air force as a B-17 gunner for six months, completing 31 combat missions.

He has been awarded the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Unit Badge. Before entering the service Adams was a sheet metal worker for the Mare Island navy yard in Vallejo. Lea W. Tonetti, assistant city engineer of Burlingame, was discharged Tuesday from Shoemaker. after three years service in the U.

S. Navy Seabees. Tonetti, CCM, served with the 5th Naval Construction Brigade at Maui, Hawaii and at Guam. He plans to take a short vacation and will not return to his duties with the city of Durlingame until January 1. The following navy officers have been released to inactive duty at San Francisco: Lieut.

(ig) Richard K. Humphries, 1340 Arboar road; Ens. Robert K. Unsworth, box 259, Bay road, and Lieut. Comdr.

John D. Russell. San Mateo: Lieut. Alf. E.

Brandin, 130 Dartmouth road, and Lieut. Edward C. Lydon, box 450. Lieut. Comdr.

John W. Hancock, 5 Odell place, Atherton; Lieut. (ig) Langdon T. Owen, route 2, box 2509, Redwood City, and Lieut. (ig) Charles E.

Dougherty, 1109 Cortez, Burlingame. Donald L. Mason, route 1, box 161-A, and Richard R. Hurley 846 Highland avenue, both of San Mateo, were honorably discharged from the United States navy thin week from Camp Shoemaker, EXPERT AUTO PAINTING Body and Fender Work OUR SPECIALTY BURLINGAME MOTOR CO. Pontiac Building Opp.

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Invites restful sleep. And often by morning most misery of the cold is gone. No wonder most mothers use VapoRub. Try it tonight-proved VICKS homeVAPORUS CAN'T FIND LAUNDRY SOAPS? That's because fats are scarce. Your used fats are needed in making soap.

as well as nylons and many other items. TURN IN YOUR USED FATSI Corp. Robert D. Lutz, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Leo A. Lutz of Barclay avenue, Millbrae, formerly of Benito avenue, Burlingame, is on his way home from India. He has been in India for two years with the 700th engineers petroleum distributing company, in which he served as technical surveyor. Corporal Lutz was awarded the Meritorious Badge for this work, and the Bronze Star fo volunteering on a perilous into China several months ago. The 700th engineers helped to build the longest gasoline pipeline in the world, from Calcutta, India, to China.

Their work was continually made dangerous with heavy monsoon floods and pythons, cobras and tigers in the jungles. He entered the service February 1, 1943, and went overseas in November, 1943. Corporal Lutz' older brother, Richard, was IN the coast guard reserves and is now helping build merchant ships. Coyben M. Oney, of 1065 San Mateo avenue, San Mateo, was honorably discharged last week from the United States navy at Camp Shoemaker.

Tech. Sergt. John E. Brandt, USMCR, 22 Grand boulevard, San Mateo, left Pearl Harbor October 29 on the USS Multy, bound for San Diego. After his arrival he will go to the separation center nearest his home to receive his discharge.

Tech. Sergt. George W. McMills of San Mateo, aerial radio operator, now stationed in India, has received a fourth oak leaf cluster to the air medal, air transport command headquarters in Calcutta recently announced. He was awarded the air medal and three oak leaf clusters and the distinguished flying cross and one cluster for service while based in England.

George, who attended San Mateo schools and junior college, entered the service early in 1943. He served in England as a radio gunner in a B-24 for a year before and during the continental invasion. George then to the states and was an instructor at Sioux Falls, S. before joining the air transport command. He has been in India for the past year flying the "hump" and has 700 hours' flying time.

The last his family heard from him George was expecting to be sent home. George's five brothers and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Mellille, reside at 119 Fast Santa Inez, San Mateo.

His brothers are Paul, chief radar technician, United States navy, who was reported missing during the Okmawa invasion; Sergeant Wendel, now in France; Phil, Chad and Lawrence. Maj. Henry Wagner, husband of Mrs. Margaret L. Wagner, 475 El Centro road, Mateo, returned home on leave from Chine a few days ago on his daughter's eighth birthday.

He now wears a cluster to the distinguished flying cross which he was awarded recently in China, the air medal and a presidential unit citation. Major Wagner just flew to the coast from New York, where he arrived after a steamer trip from Calcutta, India. Father of Barbara Loc, he is A graduate of San Jose state junior college and the University of Ore. gon. His parents, Mr.

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