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PAGE WO THE DAILY JOURNAL, JACKSONVILLE, SUNDAY, JANUARY 12,1947 nHONE YOU? WANT ADS 61 THE JOURNAL Published Every moaning Except Monday by the JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL COURIER CO. 110-116 8 West Jacksonville, Ql SUBSCRIPTION RATES By carrier. 20c per week. Combination rate: Both Mormlng Journal and Evening Courier delivered to a me subscriber 12 Issues weekly. 90c per week.

Mail subscription rates In First, Second and Third Postal Zones: Dally. 3 months $1.75 Dally. 6 months $3.25 Dally. 1 vear $6.00 Beyond Third Postal Zone: Dally, 1 year $8.00 MEMBEfi OF rHE ASSOCIATED PRESS i'he Associated Is zc I us I ts I sntlU sd to ass republteatlon ot all O0W its patches credited to it ot not tredited tr this paper and the published hereto. Illinois Housin? Report -S He Interested -a (Chicago Times) What makes General Dwight D.

Eisenhower popular is something In his personal make-up as well as his war record. The people like his candid grin. They like his outspoken frankness even more. When he was shown a story that he had told friends he would be ready to run for president if the people desired it he exclaimed: know a lie. I never said anything of the There was no coy beating around the bush for Ike.

The story appeared in the Washington Times-Herald. Ike complimented. He added: "A man with no party affiliation could not even discuss running for president of the United The who want Ike and those who fear him as a candidate for been forcibly reminded that he is in regular army and that he is a political neutral. He disclaims any party affiliation. If either party wants him to run for president, it will have fo governing units, of which tradition makes the monarch the chief symbol.

King George in state will formal ly open the parliament in February. Great enthusiasm will mark his reception by the whites of British descent, and he is expected to be greeted loyally by the Dutch, for whom most of the wounds of the Boer War are healed. There is an admitted, restlessness among both the kaffir and the East Indian elements of the population, whose objections to the of the color line and other alleged discriminations have been echoed at the meeting of the Assembly of the United Nations. But it can be taken for granted that the visit of the royal family would not have been projected at this time if the government were not assured it would pass without serious untoward incident. The visit may have the effect of putting a damper on the movement, not large as yet, for an independent South African republic outside of the British Commonwealth.

First Jet Auto Proves 'Hot Stuff' What the state can do about hous-; present the nomination to him on a ng difficulties is definitely basis. And the num- no magic was to be expected ber of politicals who would be will- from the recommendations of Governor housing commission. It urges: 1, legislation making it easier for the state to take over vacant tax-delinquent property for housing purposes; 2, state aid to cal committees in obtaining temporary housing; 3, state assistance to ing to do either could hold the nominating convention in a telephone booth. Royal Visitors -X History Quiz ON OLD MORGAN Paper on State Symbols Read to Alexander Club VISITS AT MERRITT Clyde Chapman of Dayton, spent Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Rimbey in Merritt. On Thursday Mr. Chapman. Mr. and Mrs.

Rimbey and Mr. and Mrs. Howard attend- ri the funeral of Mrs. afid Mr. brother, Walter Chapman of Alton.

Bingo AMVETS Wed. Nite. Heat of the jet tube forces Bob Yeakel, clad in 15-pound asbestos suit, to ride as he tests first jet automobile at Rosamond, dry lake. Yeakel, who built the jet-car. says the engine can be adapted to both speedboat and automobiles.

South Africa is preening itself for The Jacksonville Journal-Courier in cooperation with the Morgan County Historical Society is conducting this quiz in order to stimulate the growing interest in local 590. While James E. MacMurray, was a traveling salesman for Acme Steel Company, how did he spend his week ends? Answer: He spent his week-ends visiting art galleries, museums public libraries i nthe principal cities of the nation. He found of great interest the art galleries of Cleveland, Cincinnati, Boston, and New York. Pays Tribute to Heroic Work of Merchant Seamen merchant seamen gave; heroic service to their country during Russia Discussed Before Roodhouse Chapter Members Russia WTe Must was the topic of a talk given Each week the Morgan County committees in advancing plans a month hence of the ror permanent housing and slum British royal family, which will be and 4, consideration of a approximately two dura-1 QcU.c DM to supervise issu- tion It ls the intention of King ance of building by local not his caoacitv as Brit- history of Old Mor- rovemment George, not in ms capacity as Brit gan County (Scottf Cass MorganJ The real opportunity for relieving i For each question answered correctly hoX rn section of the coTntiy Morgan County HistOTlCal Hth private interests and local en- accompanied by Queen Elizabeth of apartments and in- and DIHncesses for whom an Those who answer morc than iustrlal made homes.

There a elaborate series of entertainments is one question correctly may designate -hance that enough standard-type arranged enterUmmen''S pothers to receive memberships. An- lomes will be built in 1947 to end visit comes at a time when swers 10 must bnei he shortage. Most of these, anyway, the empire as such, ls thes.so^rC* vlll go to the upper economic partlcularly mth the labor govern- veterans' opportunity for low- ment.s t0 make India auton- FldeIla If dwellings has practically if freedom can secretary of the society His hopes now-until prices i0Ut civil war xheref -re the one week after the questlons down, which will not be soon- ney t0 South Afrlca a gesture 'ie in more rental housing. tended in the circumstances to em- H're are the questlons for this week phasize the cohesion of the dld MacMuiray monwealth of Nations, entirely self- move tQ Bingo AMVETS Wed. Nite.

which he fras graduated. (The Story of James E. MacMurray as told to George R. Grose, p. 37).

591. What was first acquaintance with Loe Angeles? Answer: trip he made his first acquaintance with Los Angeles. p. 38). 592.

Tell about his experiences in Seattle. Answer: In Seattle he bought an interest I TVe, 'Ute I I ROOTO fo Root-Blocked Rooto is the scientific, modem, sanitary way to clear your sewers. No digging. No tearing up your lawn and No muss or fuss. Rooto is a powerful, chemical destroying agent which: (1) cleans sewers, (2) kills bacteria, (3) leaves premises clean.

Rooto even clears flooded basements without pumping them Phone us for the right way to clear blocked sewers. For Sale Through All Plumbers ACK ON VlLLh SUPPLY CO. Phone 1723 611 E. State St. 594.

Where did James E. MacMurray go at the age of twenty-seven in the third year of his experience 'as a manufacturer? 595. What experience did James E. MacMurray have in England? Here are the answers to the questions for last week: Liberal Allowance Fc Your Old Magneto He attended the lectures and con-I the past war, but as soon as the war Fii 7 rpII nf the home of Elizabeth Berch- cert programs at Chautauqua. New was over the nation promptly forgot the meeting Qf Chi Delta I York, and became a member of the Dean L.

Klump, local business Kappa Gamma society held Chautauqua Reading Circle, from man who served as a commodore in at at the home oi Mrs w. THl 1 VPf the merchant service, told members Wilkinson. Mrs. Wilkinson was I illFfl ff HrCl of Rotary at their meeting Friday. assisted by Miss Yuelletta Ralston, Mr.

Klump painted a vivid picture Miss Jo Rawlins of Pierre, S. of the hardships endured by merch- is visiting at the home of her aunt, 1 WO ants sailors during the past war as Mrs. A. L. Lucas, and other rela- i they sailed their undermanned ships, tives.

She ulll be joined sometime 4 1 rl into danger zones to get the mater- this week by her father, R. E. Raw- Ol In 1890 he made a busmen trip to iaIs cf wiir to thf. fighting men of aUilins, who wiU accompany her home. California and went to Southern.

The Dav received Mr. Rawlins, who is superintendent A primary contest for alderman tSS by thesf men was Iw compared schools at Pierre, is attending an the third ward shaped up this the risks taken and the bonus paid athletic conference at St. week when Barnhart 1,0 the yenimcnt fQr Florida South Mam street, filed his petition tain areas was actually a -wager that1 wiD aS a cand date, the men net get back," the Wednesday p. m. at the The petition of Alderman Ivan st-t Church of Christ.

Ingram, Republican, a candidate for I Harry Ferguson, a custodian at the reelection, had been filed previously. After an seaman was re- Washington school, is confined to This was the first instance of two leased at the end of the war he found his home due to illness. in the Seattle Street Car Company himself forgotten by the lawmakers, i and built a suburban line to Everett. He is not entitled to hospitalization, DR. CARAKER AT PISGAH Then for a time he engaged in the not eligible for a pension, not en-, Rev.

Caraker, dean lumber a by-product of titled to join a military service club Shurtleff College at Alton, will which was the development of a and is not entitled to any benefits cupy the pulpit at the Union Bap shingle-band of steel which was under the Bill of Rights. tist church at Pisgah on Tt K'UmP t0 morning at 11 o'clock. Rev, Caraker Democratic party tove yet filed naa tne ana twice tne speak on the of the merchant rength of other shmgle-bands on was commodore of the the market; hence he soon had the first con tat Murmanskf entire shingle business on the Pa- i cific Coast Iwltll0Ut a Commo(Ibid 39) dore of the first convoy into Manila after the city fell to American forces. candidates filing from the same ward, thus calling for a primary election in February in that particul- of ar wrard. oc- i Five Republicans have now entered their names in the primary in Sunday; the various wards.

No candidates of For aale four door Motor Co. Dn the Purchase of an American Bosch Super-Powered MAGNETO Specialized Service On Most Popular Makes WELBORN ELECTRIC CO. West Court. Phone 624 He also participated in several Plymouth ings in the Pacific island campaigns, aedan. Lukeman During the meeting Carroll Hughes and Rev.

Robert Campbell i were taken into membership in the 1 club. The Alexander Country Club held its regular monthly meet- jing Thursday afternoon at the home pAWKNER WILL FILED of Mrs. Barnard Camm. The meet- W1n 0f the late Fred P. FaWk- opened with the pledge of allegi-neri former local photographer, has to the flag.

been filed for probate here. He be- Following the business meeting queathed his entire estate to his Mrs. Albert Reiser read an interest- wife, Mrs. Daisy Fawkner, was ing paper, Great Seal of lili- named executor, nois and Other State Mrs. His will was dated March 26, 1931, Reiser also read an article Like witnessed by Emma N.

Doving and Uncle from the Read- Harriet V. Andre. Digest. i Mrs. Auscho Loyd, recreation er, conducted several games of bir.go.

Prizes were won by Mrs. Elizabeth Berchtoldt, Miss Nell Kinney, Mrs L. Gotschall, Mrs. Wm. Hermes, Mrs.

Albert Reiser, Mrs. Jess Roberts, Miss Elizabeth Bender, Miss Mary Weiser, Mrs. Josephine Walsh and Mrs. Mae Van Winkle. The hostess served delicious refreshments.

Guests at the meeting were Miss Mary Weiser, Mrs, L. Gotschall, Mrs. Mae Van Winkle, Mrs. Frank Clancy, Mrs. Jess Roberts, Mrs.

Kenneth Loyd, Miss Margaret Camm, Billy Joe Clancy, Bobby Bergschneider and Barbara Mae Camm. The next meeting will be held at Theatre of Proven Hits MAJESTIC Double Action! Double Thrills! Double Fun! A DOUBLE BARRELLED ENTERTAINMENT TREAT! HIT NO. 1 JOHN WAYNE VERA HRCBA RALSTON HIT NO. 2 trouble AGAIN! Adults 35c Children 12c LANA TURNER JOHN GARFIELD Always Rings Twice until recently was pastor of the petitions for the primary, which will First Baptist church in this city. be followed by the election in April.

John Mack Haunted ATTEND ICE REVUE Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Cromwell have returned from, a visit of several days in Chicago. While there they attended the Ice Revue at the Chicago Stadium. EXTRA! ROSE BOWL GAME FIGHTING ILLINI WHIPS U.C.L.

Also Best News Shots of Orange and Sugar Boiyjs PREMIER THE FURNACE WITH EVER! FAMOUS FEATURE Cast gas fires, air conditioning unit. Gutters and sheet metal work. BRIDGEMAN HEATING CO. 703 South Diamond Phone 2030 Clayton Campbell Joins Faculty of Miami University Professor Clayton C. Campbell of the University of Missouri School of Mines, Rolla, Missouri, a former member of the staff of the Chapin High School from 1938 to 1942, har just been appointed to the faculty of the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Miami, Florida.

He will assume his duties there on February 3rd. ai BUT YESTEmr TIMES NOW SHOWING Cent. Every Day From 1:30 Bingo AMVETS Wed. Nite. Every Entry In A Savings Account represents a step toward eventual financial independence.

Your deposits in The Farmers State Bank and Trust Company mean increased purchasing in emergency. security. Large and small accounts are always welcomed here and you can open a Savings Account with whatever amount you add to it the same way. like our service. Come in and see the SENSATIONAL NEW ALL-IN-ONE S0N0T0NE with the -f- to DOUBLE HEARING COMFORT that the boys, and sometimes the more daring of the girls, ed crack the whip.

They lined up, took hold of hands and ran as fast as possible. Then the leader suddenly stopped and snapped the line to crack the one off the other end. Rough and fast but oarrels of fun. Remember? Cody and Son Memorial Horae 202 N. Prairie St Phone 218 (L C.

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