Florence Morning News from Florence, South Carolina • 6

a a 6, FLORENCE, S. MORNING NEWS SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1944 SEEN ABOUT TOWNS Clarence S. Smith, farmer of the Mars Eluft section bringing the first cotton bloom to the Morning News office. Boxes of the right size for sending packages to men in the service available, as long as they at the offices of the 'Social Security Board in the Florence Trust company building. Democratic enrollment books for the Ebenezer precinct located at Seen About Town the store of J.

D. Timmons on the new Timmonsville highway. In the absence of Rev. J. M.

Harrellson who is now on vacation, the Rev. Tom Johnson of Wilmington, N. C. will preach at morning and evening services at Magnolia Heights Baptist church Sunday. The name of Thomas R.

Miller appearing yesterday in the "Man of the Day of South Carolina" column on the front page of The News and Courier. Deaths And Funerals MRS. SUSIE McLAUGHLIN (Special to The Morning News) Timmonsville, June 9.Mrs. Susie Keefe McLaughlin, 86, died this at her home in. the Glenwood community after several weeks illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Effingham Presbyterian church at five o'clock by the Interment will Saturday, be at the McLaughlin cemetery. Won't Interfere With Execution Columbia, S. June 9. Governor Olin D. Johnston said tonight that on the basis of court testimony and the statement of investigating officers he could "see no reason to interfere" with the scheduled execution June 16 of George Stirney, 14-year-old Negro convicted of killing a young white girl near Alcolu.

The governor has received requests to set aside the death penalty in favor of life imprisonmerat because of Stinney's age. On the basis of the report he received from officers, the governor said it appeared that the brutality of the crime was more important than the age of Stinney. Both white and Negro ministerial unions of Charleston, The CIO tobacco workers union and the National Maritime Union have asked the governor to commute the sentence because of Stinney's age. Stinney was convicted of murder on an indictment in the death of one of the girls. Groups protesting execution of Stinney to the governor have compared the crime with the case of Ernest Feltwell, Parris Island white boy, who has beer.

sentenced in Federal Court to serve 20 years for a rape-slaying. They asserted that the Stinney case Was "railroaded through the court while 16- years-old Feltwell was given eyery protection for his rights. FRANCE IN CHAOS Barcelona. Spain, Saturday, June 10. (A)-Border reports reaching here early today said central France Was well on the way towards chaos as a result of the Allied invasion of Normandy, German.

fears of a new Allied invasion of the French Mediterranean coast, and the threat of a general French uprising in the Vichy region. Pete Thorneu Says SOMETHING NEW HAS BEEN ADDED -We recently installed at our DARGAN STREET SUPER-X STATION A STEAM CLEANER for clearing engines, and chase's of cars and trucks. The cleaning is done with a combination of steam and a chemical cleaning agent. This service is offered to garages and the pubas well. Have your engine and chassis cleaned.

In addition to getting off the gum and grease your motor will run cooler after that layer of grease and dirt is removed. NOTICE! WE WILL EE CLOSED FROM JUNE 10 TO 22 AMERICAN BEDDING COMPANY 129 South Church Street Mrs. McLaughlin is survived by daughter and two sons. Miss a Minnie McLaughlin, and Bruce and J. I.

McLaughlin of Timmonsville. Active pallbearers wul be Rudolph Wiggins, Lynch, Fred McLaughlin, Isom McLaughlin, Grover Vause and Hallie Lawhorn Grandaughters will be in charge of flowers. SHIPPING LOSSES BY SUBMARINES SHOW DECREASE Washington, June 9. (P)-Allied shipping losses from U-boat action in the pre-invasion month of May were "by far the lowest for any month of the war," an AngloAmerican statement reported today. At the saine time it was noted that a lull in German undersea activity might indicate possible sign of "preparations for a renewed offensive." The joint statement, issued by the Office of War Information under authority of President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill said cargo-ship losses in May were but a fraction of the destruction inflicted on Axis shipping.

Several U-boats are being sent to the bottom for every merchant ship destroyed, statement noted, whereas "formerly each U- boat accounted for a considerable number of merchant ships before being destroyed." A hint that new electronic detection devices are contributing to the anti-submarine campaign was given in the statement. Allied sucthe vigorious efforts of the armed cesses were attributed not only forces, but to "the scientists who support them in a brilliant manner." Strike Docket About Cleared By The Associated Press The nation's work docket last night virtually was cleared by strik3s. Day-by-Day surveys had found as many. as 50,000 idle in labor disputes recent weeks, but the total now has dropped off to only 2,600 out in two remaining controversies. Clinton Man Elected Head Of Postmasters Charlotte.

N. June R. L. Plexico of Clinto.1, S. was named president today of the South Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Postmasers.

Wilbur Dosher of Wilmington was elected president of the North Carolina Chapter. Other elected: T. B. Hallman first vice prestofficers, dent: Mrs. Inez Littlejohn of Jonesville, second vice president; W.

B. Smith of Greer, third; Mrs. Stella Grady, fourth; Mrs. Mabelle Orvin of St. Stephens, Gus -Anderson of Conway and H.

L. Burnett of Cheraw, state directors: E. C. Goza of Columbia and Frank B. Bynum of Darlington, national directors, AP WRITER IS WOUNDED IN LANDING London, June 9.

(P)-Henry B. Jameson. Associated Press correspondent, was injured slightly while aboard a flat- -bottomed Rhino ferry which spent 14 hours, frequently under heavy German fire. attempting to land on the French coast D-Day. The Navy is stingy with medals, giving only seven the Army's 100.

If an Army flyer is decorated for getting ten plane, a Navy flyer must get 140. and CAFE ALWAYS AIR CONDITIONED "ON THE SQUARE" WELCOME Open 7 A. M. Close 8:30 P. M.

Closed All Day Wednesdays The Consolidated Mut. Life Accid. Ins. Co. Offices No.

2, 3 4 Barringer Bldg, Phone 775, Plorence, 8. C. INSURE YOUR INCOME YOUR TIME YOUR EARNING POWER against loss from SICKNESS AND ACCIDENTS. See the Consolidated Mutual Representative in your territory today. Industrial and Monthly Premium Health Accid.

Ins. FULL BENEFITS PAID FROM DATE OF ISSUE. Rationing Guide By The Associated Press MEATS, FATS, Book Four Red Stamps A8 through W8 now valid indefinitely, PROCESSED FOODS Book Four Blue Stamps A8 through V8 now valid indefinitely, SUGAR-Pook Four Stamps 30 and 31 good for five pounds indifinitely. Stamp 40 good for five pounds for home canning through Feb. 28, 1945.

SHOES--Book Three Airplane Stamps 1 and 2 good itely. GASOLINE- -In northeast and southeast, 10-A coupons good for three gallons through Aug 8. Elsewhere, 11-A coupons good for five gallons everywhere. FUEL OIL--Period Four and Five coupons good in all areas through Sept. 30.

New period one coupons may be USed 111- immediately upon receiving them from local rationing boards. AP ALLIES BREAK THROUGH INVASION BARRIERS ON BEACH- These Allied troops are using the Germans' own obstacle barriers on a French beach for protection as they fire from the surf upon Nazis, covering other troops coming in from landing craft in background. The soldiers lay low under heavy artillery and machine gun fire from German pillboxes. (AP Wirephoto from Signal Corps radiophoto) The daily vacation Bible school of St. Luke's Lutheran church, a school held annually, will begin tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock through Fridays and will last from 9 to 10:45 o'clock.

There will be classes for beginners, primaries, juniors, and intermediates, taking in all children from the age of 14 years of age. All children between these ages are invite dto attend. DR. PRICE GOES TO MEDICAL MEET Vacation Bible School Planned Dr. Julian Price left Florence last night for Chicago where he will attend the meeting of the American Medical Association as an official observer sent by the South Carolina Medical Association of which he is secretary.

Dr. Price expected to be away from his office here for about one week. Nazi Troops continued from page 1 chase they found it difficult grim to keep within shooting distance of the Nazis. Clark's vanguards were more than 130 airline miles from the starting points of the big offensive launched less than a month ago. A five-months deadlock Was broken in the Adriatic section when the Nazis, after carrying cut heavy demolitions.

began withdrawing along a front between the coast and Creccho. Eighth army forces pressed after them two mile and occupied Tolla, only seven miles from the provincial capital of Shieti. The Germans thus were retreating along virtually the entire width of the peninsula. Governor Names F. H.

Schipman As Constable Columbia, June Olin D. Johnston announced today appointment of F. H. Schipman constable for Florence county. Timmonsville (Special to The Morning News! Timmonsville, June M.

M. Wilkes was hostess to the Tea and Tople Club Wednesday afternoon at her home on Smith street which was beautifully decorated with garden flowers occasion. The presiding officer was the new president. Mrs. W.

A. Baker. Following the business routine the program was given Mrs. D. D.

Babb, whose paper Was "The Story of Old Glory," and by Mrs. C. W. DuBose who gave "Interesting Items about the Flag." Two courses were served by the hostess. Mr.

and Mrs. A. R. Moore and family have taken a cottage at Myrtle Beach for this month and Advance On All Sectors Of Burma Front By CHALLES A. GRUMICH Southeast Command Headquarters, Kandy, Ceylon, June 9- -Allied forces have punched forward on all major suddenly, the India-Burma front.

In the east, they seized the northern end of the north Myitkyina airfield; near Kamaing, occupied several villages and routed enemy troops in disorder, and on the India side, pursued Japanese south from Kohima, headquarters announced today. As Lt. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell's Chinese-Americai forces penetrated the northern air strip besieged north Burma stronghold, Chinese inside the town fought to new positions from the south and repelled enemy night attacks, two miles north of the city, Mug.

Gen. W. D. A. Yentaigne's airborne Chindits captured the village of Hola, near Maingana.

At the same time Chinese troops further hemmed in the enemy base of Kamaign, 40 miles northwest of Myitkyina, driving down the Mogaung valley. More than 200 Japanese were killed in the fighting there, and the Chinese seized three 150 mm. guns, two 75 mm. guns and other equipment. Near Manyaseik, ten miles north of Kamaing, where the enemy was reported withdrawing in disorder, the Chinese also inflicted heavy casualties and seized vehicles and supplies.

The communique said Chindit troops now control most of the hill features east of Mogaung. In the India fighting, Japanese were retreating southward from the Kohima sector on the road to Imphal, and it was not clear where they would make a stand, the bulletin said. Tank supported Allied troops reached milestone 60 14 miles from Kohima. Immanuel Church Plans Bible School A vacation Bible school will start at the Immanuel Baptist church, Monday and continue for two weeks. The hours will be from 9 to 11 o'clock.

Music. Bible study, and handwork is the order of the program for each day. There will be four departments beginner, primary, junior and intermediate. The boys and girls in these age groups are cordially invited to attend. ELECTED BISHOP LIBERIA Greensboro, June 9-P-Dr.

Willis J. King, president of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta. was elected on the first ballot a bishop of the Methodist church to serve in Liberia, by the Central Jurisdictional Conference here tonight. FRUIT OUTLOOK FAVORABLE Washington, June conditions in the main fruit belts reported favorable, the total output "seems likely to be of near record proportions," the Agriculture Department said today on1 July. the basis of June reports.

EISENHOWER WATCHES INVASION--Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, supreme Allied commander the European theatre, watches from the deck of a British ship off the coast of France American, British and Canadian forces stormed ashore in the face of heavy German fire. The general is intense in following the progress of fighting. (AP Wirephoto from Signal Corps Radiophoto).

MISSIONARY--Miss Lyola Greene of Spartanburg and a remissionary from China, will native, be the speaker at the evening services tomorrow at Immanuel Bap- tist church: of Florence. Lake City Is Organized For 5th Bond Drive Lake City, June for the Fifth War Loan bond drive in Lake City are completed with committees for every community designated, according to Murray McLendon. chairman for Lake City immediate rural section. surrounding the town, which is zone four of Florence county. Lake City's is $246,200 compared to $268,000.00 in the last War Loan Drive, which was oversubscribed by more than 13 per cent.

Mr. McLendon announced the following committees to supervise the drive in the various sections! and communities: W. Lee Flowers, chairman of business district, assisted by Joe Dew and Louie Cook for Ward H. L. Williams and W.

A. McClam. Ward Il. L. C.

Hyman and J. H. Carter. Ward III, P. T.

Askins and W. B. Burch, Ward IV. Mrs. I.

P. Me White. chairman of the residential section assisted by Mrs. M. D.

Nesmith zone I. Miss Elizabeth Richenhaker. zone II. Emily zone III, Mrs. Flowers, zone IV.

Miss. Church and Main streets the boundary for the zones in the residential sections. Rev. J. H.

Danner chairman of the rural districts announced the following committees: Jack Burch and Marvin Brown. for Leo, the Rev. H. J. Mayson and the Geo.

Taylor, Scranton, M. S. Todd, prospect, J. M. Rogers, Trifalia, Norwood Floyd and Ervin Burch, Gaskin.

W. B. Burch is chairman for out town unscriptions and the Rev. R. W.

Park, publicity chairman. Nurses' Aide Class Capped ceremonies aeld at capped, house of St. John's Episcopal church last night. In a brief program Dr. O.

T. Finklea, representing the stall of The McLeod Infirmary, outlined the duties of the aides and the responsibilities attendant to their duties. He praised the patriotic spirit which prompted the members of the class, the fourth to be capped under the Red Cross program here, to offer their services in this critical time. Dr. Finklea also administered the civilian defene oath.

Judge R. W. Sharkey, head of the Florence Red Cross chapter, led the nurses' aides in the volunteer pledge of the Red Cross. Mrs. W.

R. Mead, who Meads the committee of the Red Cross chapter on the training of nurses' aides. presided at the exercises and outlined the program that has been undertaken here and the achievements of that program thus far. Members of the class receiving caps at the hands of the instructor Miss Maude Conway Bailey, are: Miss Ethel Belissary. Mrs.

Mar gare: Davis, Mrs. J. F. Duffell. Mrs.

Martha Harris Griffin. Miss Lorraine Lylo, Mrs. James Phillips, Mrs. Louise Quattiebaum. Mrs.

G. R. Shiver. Mis Louise Shiver. Mrs.

J. Shiver. Mr. Anne L. Schneider, Miss Connie Skinner, and Mrs.

Isadore Stein. Thirteen new members of the nur es' aide corps of the American Red Cross were at homelands since they would gO home after the war. Freshly Dressed Hens and Fryers PORK and BEEF CUTS of Any Kind Old Fashion CHEESE Shop Early At Elmore's Market 276 Phone 276 o. L. HODGE, Mgr Church To Hear Miss L.

Greene Miss Lydia Greene, returned Missionary from will be the guest speaker at the Immanuel Baptist church, Sunday evening at eight o'clock. Miss Greene is a native of Spartanburg. S. C. She received her education at Winthrop and the WMU Training school, Louisville.

She spent 25 years in Canton, China as supervisor of Kindergarden and Teacher-Training. During the war in China she has been engaged as relief worker, helping with the feeding of 3,000 persons daily, She has only quite recently been delivered from captivity to the armed forces of Japan. having interned a prisoner for five months. She Was repatriated on the first trip of the Gripsoim exchange ship. The public is cordially invited to attend.

COOPER C. LOCKLAIR DIES AT SARDIS Cooper C. Locklair died at his home in the Sardis community at three o'clock yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at four o'clock afternoon al Bethany church conducted by the Sunday, Rev. G.

C. Vause and the Rev Broadway. Many Cotton Blooms On Dowling Farm (Special to The Morning News) Timmonsville, June Dowling, R. F. D.

2 of the Philadelphia section. reports a field full of cotton blooms, good tobaccO and other crops. Mr. Dowling is a well known and prosperous farmer of this section. The tobacco, cotton, corn and other crops around Timmonsville are reported good but badly in need of rain.

SIATE LAST TODAY TIMES Double Feature GENE AUTRY "The Old Barn Dance" "Behind The Rising Sun" CHAPTER 13 "Valley of Vanishing Men" GENERAL DEMOTED FOR INVASION TALK- Gen. Henry J. F. Miller of Miami, (above), was reduced to the rank of lieutenant colonel and sent home from England for remarking at a cocktail party in London some time ago that the invasion of western Europe would take place before June 15. He is now a patient in a hospital at Coral Gables.

Fla. (AP Wirephoto). 1 Dividend Is Declared Here A two and one-half per cent dividend, payable June 30, has been declared by the Peoples Federal Savings and Loan Association of Florence, officials of the organization announced yesterday. This semi-annual dividend. C.

W. Stikeleather, vice president and treasurer, will be distributed to more than 1,300 members. Since 1920 the association has paid out more 3 en $500,000 th dividends. The association was organized in 1909 end has never missed a dividend pertod. Shares have never been less than par.

All accounts are insured with the federal government. Total resources of the association, according to officials, now are more than $1,483,000 and reserve accounts, including the home office building have reached a new high total of $150,000. During the year closing the association has purchased nearly $450,000 in government bonds and has aided materially in the sale of war bonds in this area. The association. while chartered and operated under federal control, is locally owned and operated.

It owns and occupies its own offices at 218 West Evans street. Officers are: J. C. Kendall, president: Sam .1. Royall, vice president: C.

W. Stike vice president and treasurer: Lee W. Euffkin, secretary, and Helen Beardsley, assistant secretary. Directors N. B.

Baroody. Claude W. Prown. A. L.

Hardee. J. Kendall, W. A. Lewis, P.

E. McMillan, Cam J. Royall. C. W.

Stikcleather and Hugh L. Willcox Refugees Stream Out Of Europe Washington. June 9. -Refugees are streaming out of Europe in. such numbers that shelter centers will have to be doubled in capacity.

President Roosevelt said today in announcing that 1.000 will be brought to this countri housed at Fort Ontario, near Oswego. N. Y. Mr. Roosevelt told a news ference that 1,800 refugees reached Southern Italy last week from Yugoslavia alore.

He said havens already established at Casablauca and elsewhere in the Mediterranean area have facilities to care for 20,000 and that these will be expanded and new ones established to make room for 40.000. The 1,000 to be brought to Fort Ontario. Mr. Roosevelt said, are all that he anticipates will come to this country. Discussing the refugee question a week ago, Mr.

Roosevelt said it was only common sense to place Pugees 1r: havens near their OVEN GLASSWARE FOR 35 Oven -Glass COUPONS bring Big FIRE -KING Pie Plate. WONDERFUL FOR 0 THESE COME LOVELY FREE GIFTS LIKE COMBINE COUPONS WHEN YOU LISTED BELOW! QUICKLY THE PRODUCTS FROM ALL GRAND FOR BAKING! 70 COUPONS bring you this genuine Fire- King Oven- -Glass ty Tray. 10" long, wide! ASK YOUR GROCER USE ALL THESE FOR THESE PRODUCTS PRODUCTS They make CouponALL, OF THEM CARRY Saving Quick and Easy "FREE GIFT COUPONS! OCTAGON PRODUCTS SOAP BORDEN'S MAGNOLIA, COW BRAND OR When you buy soap, milk, coffee, tea, baking powder and flour--give LUZIANNE AND COFFEE TEA self an extra "Free- -Gift" dividend! Buy the high -quality brands featured HEARTH CLUB BAKING here. You'll be thrilled when you see POWDER the hundreds of lovely free gifts they BALLARD'S bring -all the things you've wanted OBELISK FLOUR for yourself, your home, your family! Visit your local premium store and When you buy these see these sensational free gifts. Re- products, you get lute "TOPS" abso.

member, they're yours for coupons -plus in quality only--absolutely no cash required. valuable For take your um coupons premiyour convenience bonus as an extra for your to money! coupons W. M. Waters Co. 119 South Dargan Street Phone 129.