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The Piqua Daily Call from Piqua, Ohio • Page 6

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PAGE SIX Mystery Man? I John Monroe, above Washington resident who has entertained hleh government officials in his luxurious street hnme, is a target of a House subcommittee investigating handling ot war contracts. ICELAND ACCIDENT (Concluded Kom Pago One) he summed up a two day tour in I that area faying: "I cannot fneak too highly of the grand way the people of northern reland have treated our boys." Bishop Leonard, who was 68, left Belfast by air, accompanied by Chaplain Frank L. Miller, from the chief chaplain's office in Washington, and by Chaplain B. K. Humphrey, his aid.

the dispatch stated. Did Stomach Ulcer Pains Make Jack Spratt Eat No Fat? j.oriu.F, JluNi.v WOMEN'S Defense Work OXFORDS Black or Brown $2.99 to $4.95 Afl Sizes: 4 to 9 AAA to He WALKER'S Family Shoa Store 406 N. Main had been guest ol Brig. Gen. a.mond V.

Hill, commandant In northern Ireland. He had flown America teveral to Iceland, have gone I ill! England from Kb ago. England, then Indl China. Bishop Leonard attended New York University, Drew University in Madison, N. and the American School of Archaeology In Rome, ltalv.

Hp holds doctorates from Ohio Northern University, the Col lege of Puget Sound, the University of Southern California, Syracuse Univcrsltv, and American Univcr tlly. He was a Thirty third Degree Mason and was the author of a number of books. Survivors are his wile, May, ana son A. W. Leonard of Pitts burg, Pa.

By JAMES ROPER Press Stair Correspondent London. May 5, The death; of Lieut. Gen. Frank M. Andrews, commander hi chief of American forces in the European theater, and possibly a number of high ranking members his staff In an airplane crash in Iceland were regarded today as a blow to Allied preparations for an invasion of western Europe.

I (The U. S. War Department dis closed that Bishop Adna Wright Leonard, 60, resident bishop of the Methodist church for the Wnshlng ton, D. area and chairman of the general commission on army navy chaplains, also the crash. killed in only survivor was believed to have been un unidentified private.

department said, ine of the other persons aboard Washington, me war uepai Liiitut said. Leonard arrived in London April 17 for a tour of army posts in the European one.) The 59 year old Andrews was on the final leg of an inspection tour of all the bases under his command when his plane crashed in an isolated section of Iceland late Mon day, his headquarters announced early this morning. Andrews' plane, 11 was learned, was a four motored 24 Liberator. the type of ship he customarily used for all travel. Keepsake Matched Set The "BEAUVAIS" Wedding Ring i'ST 62.S0 SPERRY'S 207 N.

MAIN LOCTFAST Asphalt Shingles The crasli came as Allied offensive preparations were in full swing ano authorities acknowledged that there as bound to be an interlude cciore ny new commander can familiarize with the multitudinous de lls of the vast American milltors operations in this theater. Meantime, Maj. uen. narry Ingles, deputy commander, has assumed acting command of the European theater pending appointment of a successor to Andrews. Andrews Is the highest ranking U.

S. general killed in World War II 1 is the eighth officer of star rank dead or missing since Pearl llar Associates tiald he had just finished whipping Ills huge organization into shape for its expected expansion preparatory to the invasion of western Europe. He came here in February from Cairo, where he had commanded American forces middle eastern theater, to succeed Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, elevated to supreme Allied commander ill Hie Mi dilcrrancau theater.

He had worked hard familiarizing himself with every phase of the Am srlcan set up and was looking forward to completing his formal Inspections so that he could concen trate even more fully on the plans for beatms Germany. MaJ. Jules Dubois of New who along with Andrews' personal orderly Sgt. L. T.

Smith of New ellton, had flown thousands miles with him, expressed the feelings of Andrews' staff when he Faid Is a bitter Mow to an ol us." "But more than that," Dubois id, "I think it is a national ca mity. People won't realize what blow it i.1 to the war An ews was slated to do big things But the old man's luck fm He tcok off on Monday umber of high ranking members his start for Iceland, the last stop in his Inspection itinerary. Andrews Believed the coining of Europe would prove a conclusive test of the decisive nature DOM of the Army Air Corps, he property apprai: Hungry? Stop In Anytime THE PIOUA DAILY CALU The Kid's Kid 1 figilt ing for the recognition of the valiii of air power back in the days Blllv Mitchell. While le believed completely ii air power, however, he also cmpha sized' that Germany must be defeat Hi Mrs. Flower Coogan and 14 monlhs old son John appear in Los Aiigeles court to claim non support by former child actor now Sgt.

Jackie Coosan. on land as well. He was a native of Nashville, and during World War 1 rose to the temporary rank of lieutenant colonel. With the armistice, he re verted to his previous rank of captain, but by July 1, 1939 had worked his up to a brigadier generalship. A month before Pearl Harbor, lie was given the temporary rank of major general and a year later appointed commander of the Caribbean defense command and the Panama Canal department with the rank of lieutenant general.

Angeles county Palate pleasing; sandwiches, soups, and other delicacies offered daily make the Jiffie Sandwich Shop. Main at Greene street one or the most popular eatiuff places in this section of Miami County. Convenient to ample parking areas in the immediate vicinity make stops at the Jiffie easy for motorists while service matches the name of the sandwich shop. CURB ON RUNAWAY PRICES GOAL FOR NEWOPAJRULINGS Ceilings on Foods to Be Set Next Sunday. Washington, May 5, U.P.

Price Administrator Prentiss M. Brown today Is counting heavily on net; community ceilings on many gro Cf ry products, which become effec tlsc next Monday in 150 cities, to curb runaway prices and destroy black markets. A price roll back promised by Brown last Friday, Is not involved. Rut the program was said to be the 1 toward reducing out of innd prices. Hie Office of Price Admintstra lion will announce the new ceilings Sunday.

They will cover poultry, fluid inllk, bread, eggs, butter, pickaged cheese, sugar, cereals, c.aporatert milk and condensed milk, macaroni and noodle products, lard, cooking and salad oils, r.canul butter, canned fish, frozen iish, syrups and honey. Disclosure of the ceilings the fame throughout an area came on the first anniversary of commodity rationing. Since ration of sugar a war ago today OPA sought to control the price of everything that money can buy and it Is expected that poultry, potatucs and milk ill be the next on the ration list. The new ceiling prices will be the hii'hest, legal prices that charged in a specified area and specifically stated so tnat consumers can unaerstano mem, week, thereafter, ceilings tor groups of foods will be an nounced. OPA is depending upon liouse nivc5 combating runaway prices jnce they are able to understand what Hie legal ceiling price Is.

The new dollars nnd cents ceil ings were revealed shortly after OPA spokesmen admitted that pri ces, rally food prices, of control." He said enforcement had fall. MOTHER OF TROY SCHOOLS' MUSIC food price control and that 1 against SUPERVISOR DIES Troy, May 5 nites for Mrs. Edward L. Humberger, 94, mother ot Frank L. Humberger, supervisor of music In the Troy public schools, who died at noon Tuesday at the Wood nursing home, will be con ducted at 1:30 p.

m. Thursday at the Shilling funeral home. Born in Lecsvllle, she lived for a number of years at Gallon. Her husband was a locomotive engineer for the Erie railroad for 50 years and she had held high offices In the grand International auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. She came to Troy two years ago to reside with a granddaughter Mrs.

John Sherman. Besides the son In Troy, she is survived by tiler son, G. R. Humberger, superintendent of music in tlie Norwood public schools; five grandchild: and four great grandchildren. Police News Starts Jail Term Henry H.

Nicpdemus, route 2, Covington, started a 30 day jail term at the Miami county Jail to dav following sentence passed yes terdav bv Municipal Court Judge Harrison Smith. In addition he received a fine of $100 and costs license, on charges of drunken driving. Nlcodemus was arrcsieu ivuuuid nleht after he had driven his car into the rear oi a parxeo car mi Main street. Held For Larceny Myrtle Batobington, a former Pi qua resident, was arrested here yesT trrdav and turned over to Miamis bur" police who filed charges of grand larceny. JIFFIE SANDWICH SHOP OFFERING FINE FOOD BY SOLVING RATIONING PROBLEMS Rationing necessitated by war lim.

fund rrnnnmv has created just as many problem's for tlie restau with niany, housewife. Hence the patron's choice of this or that particular delicacy must be limited since the owner of the restaurant these days must solve his problem of making food allotments serve an Increasing number of customers, particularly since a greater of persons are eating noon day lunches downtown. The. JIflle sautnvicn onop, oui N. Main would like to aquaii the people of Piqua with the vari ous items wmcn tney try to nave on hands at all times to serve the public.

The following sandwiches have become popular with the patrons of this shop; hot dog, ham. ham loaf, sausage, cheese and fish. These are served with your favorite fixings and on bun or bread. Your choice of one or more of these delicious sandwiches and a serving nf the JifTic's famous French fried potatoes with your lavonre soil. drink and a piece of pie make an appetising noon day meal The Jiffie sandwich, which has ade this eating place popular still be purchased nagement can ot lied transports, naval craft and landing barges at CJibraltar.

Sim ultaneously, reports pour out from Turkey of German troop movements in the Balkans and hurried fazi inspections of fortifications and the erection of new defenses. Trie Allies, naturally, arc not tipping their hand as (o where they are going to land and the lid on such speculation now has been. clamped down by Allied censorship in at least one theater. Several factors arc believed to in spire the enemy's suggestion that Hie Allies will not necessarily await a Nazi ilefeai. in Tunisia to begin further operations.

One is the presumption that the Allies plan step ping stone maneuvers across tlii Mediterranean. The question is whether the Allies have sufficient forces available for simultaneous operations or this nature. That is a question which WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1943' Looking for an Out? Nazi Gen. Jurgen von Arnlm, left, and one of his division commanders study a battle map at a German observation post. Von Arnim's forces are pitted against the British First Army in North INVASION PROGRAM (Concluded Prom Page One) only Gen.

Dwight D. supreme Allied commander in thai Mediterranean theater, or Gen. Harold R. L. O.

Alexander, his uty in command of ground troops, But it should be remembered thatl the Allies have large forces in thel Mediterranean theater which ar not engaged at present. These include the American Fifth Army. The British have two armies In the! Middle East which are not fighting the Ninth and lOthl Armies. Fighting French troops In Syrial and a considerable number of Polish I troops also are available. If sufficient air and naval isupportl were forthcoming, it would be feasible for these armies to open an amphibious attack on Europe.

lufacturedl BUY ASPIRIN! THE PIQUA DAILY CALL BUSINESS SECTION CAR WASHING GULFLEX LUBRICATION CHAS. LUTES GULF SERVICE Phone 915 High Downing Sts. Leakproof Weatherproof Fire Resistant mjHk Beaufiful Economical pK3j6p? Durable MANY NEW TWO TONE DESIGNS TO CHOOSE FROM. Mohler Roofing Siding Co. 401 YOUNG ST.

(Warehouse at bcckcrl Bros.) THONE 163 WAKE UP YOUR CAR FOR SPRING! CHANGE NOW TO FRESH M0BIL0IL! Get Conservation check up today. SCHEMMEL'S STATION N. Main at River Phone 1018 THE PIQUA FURNITURE MART 410 N. Main St. Phone 1600 Open Evenings By Appointment DUNSONS DECLARE PROPER CAR CARE IMPORTANT TODAY Since indications point to tome relief on the supply of tires, It appears that you will have tires ber fore you can possibly get new cars.

So conservation of your automobile Is of vital importance. Small maintenance services do much to return new car performance and econ omy to your present auto. A motor tune up every sow mnes wui resun. In smoother operation and many times troifble can be detected and remedied before serious damage results. Lubrication is vital hi spite of restricted driving, lubrication should be watched even more carefully than before.

Low speed driving and low mile Commercial and Industrial Oil Burner Owners NOTICE! INSTALL STOKOL Hum Stoker Coal have fine automatic heat at a savings. III comi ipt shipments If you can ily with priority regulations. age have brought trouble not heretofore experienced. storage battery should Be cliccKeu more lrc quently to tee that the baltery Is not being operated in a semi discharged condition winch results in sulfation of the plates and shorter battery life. Another condition is more carbon and gum deposits around the valves either have WE SUGGEST A HOT DOG SANDWICH AND A ROCHESTER ROOT BEER FOR LUNCH JIFFIE SANDWICH SHOP 501 N.

MAIN STREET WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF SPORTING GOODS AND FISHING TACKLE Miami County Hardware Co: 331 N. Moin Street Phone 22 New DuPont House Paint Amazes Thousands 523 N. MAIN STREET Titicinm Oxide, the white paint pigment known, mekee the new, white Da Poot Hoaw Flint whiter at the Krt Best of all, it stir whiter keep rear home look, ins ben, Imgtrl KOPF PAINT AND GLASS STORE PHONE 515 the meat for them. This sand with a rich milk shake or a malted milk Is a meal in Itself and is become a favorite with many itown eaters. Tlie Jiffie Sandwich Shop also is a complete soda fountain ser ce.

with sundaes, sodas and ice earn being served at all Urn Ice Cream is us sclu For the person who likes a light breakfast In the morning, the Jiffie i satisfy your wants with a cup good coifee and your selection your favorite roll or donut. The management of the Jiffie announces new store hours to me public. They are as follows: Sunday, 4 p. m. till 12 p.

Monday, 8 a. m. till 4 p. m. Tuesday, 8 a.

m. till 12 p. Wednesday, 8 a. m. till' 4 p.

Thursday, 8 a. m. till 4 p. Friday, 8 a. m.

till 12 p. and Saturday, 8 a. m. till 1 a. in.

new hours have become effective due to the shortage ot help and merchandise. and pistons This can hardly be stalled or If you car already is eouip orevenled but can be eliminated to ped with an oil filter, Insist that some extent by the use of Marvel Kram Beplacement Cartridge ix vv.ii.rv oil in the crankcasa with installed. A genuine Fram Cart the resrular motor oil and the use ridge is made for almct all makes TviRw thrnuah the car filters and will give the utmost oil buretor for top cylinder carbon and purification. With a Fram Filter vnm removal. Periodic use of both the motor oil is kept clean at alt will result in improved performance, times and not only when just v.i iwrinaHnn filled.

Fram's adage is, "When Fram Oil Filter in abrasive material is removed from the motor and cannot cause abnormal wear. Users report 100,000 miles driving with no need for overhaul. The Dunson Supply Company, 311 Spring street, also is the authorized sales and service for Carter and Ball and Ball Carburetors. These carburetors are carried in stock and a factory overhaul is possible with the use of genuine new parts (Jar buretor overhaul is necessary for th utmost in gasoline economy whlcl is so Important now. When a car buretor is overhauled, it is carefully cleaned in a special cleaning solution (Concluded on Page Eight) Use your Red Ration Stamps to buy Quality MEATS Use your money to invest in the Best Investment that can be found BONDS mm crate GROCERY 431 Young St.

AUTHORIZED FACTORY SERVICE ON CARTER AND BALL BALL CARBURETORS. THE DUNSON SUPPLY CO: 311 Spring St. NOTICE WEEK END TRAVEL IS BECOMING HEAVIER Arrange your Trip for Tuesday Wednesday Thursday DODGE TAXI DUS CO. PUBLIC SQUARE Phone 24 USE UTILAC ENAMEL for all Interior Surfaces Easy Brushing. Protective Finish Durable Quick Drying "it's fun to use and works wonders." ZIMMERLIN'S Paint Glass Store 12G TV.

Ash St. Ph. 204J RECORDS CABINETS NEEDLES ACCESSORIES THE MUSIC CENTER 219 N.Main St. THE MAID RITE SANDWICH IS NOT It is a sandwich that hundreds of people have tried and asked for an other. The price has not changed.

MAID RITE "A lavor that cnn'l be Copied. SANDWICH SHOP 113 E. Ash St. BE SMART Phone 902 GIVE YOUR CAR A BREAK SHELL LUBRICATE NOW with Shell Summer Grade Oils and Greases. SHELL Service Station Greene Main Sts.

RAY CH.VRLII.

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