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TEE DAILY REGISTER, HARRISBURG, MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1945 PAGE Social and Personol Items Wayne Tucker Honored While Home Leave A pot luck dinner was held Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tucker, in honor of their St. Patrick's Party By Dorrisville Baptist Mrs. Nina Vaughn was hostess Thursday to the Dorrisville Baptist Ladies' Bible class, members Calendar of Actings son, S.

B. S. 1-c Wayne Tucker. oi (wl re 7' rtained with 4 and their daughter-in-law and a St. Patrick's party.

Cookies, ice cream and grandson, Larry, who are here vis- 1 shamrocks were the favors. iting while Seaman Tucker has The following were present: Mesdames Lucille Vaughn, Ethel Hudnell, Mary Gholson, Cora Dixon, Nell Pate, Florence Noonan, Loretta Thomas, Peoria Langford, Maud Luella Yarbrough, May Holland, Rose Mcll- rath, Eunice Reynolds, Elsie Perrell, Sylvia McDowell, and Bertha Mattingly. Mrs. Mcllrath gave the devotional and Mrs. Maud Dixon invited the class to meet at her house in April.

An exchange of gifts by mystery pals took place, resulting in many surprises and a pleasing interval of unwrapping and showing the presents. five-day leave from Pensacola, Fla. Mrs. Tucker and son have been with Wayne while in Florida, and may join him in Rhode Island where he will be stationed after his leave. Those present were: Mr.

and Mrs. Bert Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs, Jess Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Ily Reynolds, Mr.

and Mrs. Iluey Fulkerson, Mr. and Mrs. Coy Fulkerson, Mr. and Mrs.

Luther Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Randall Cox, Mr.

and Mrs. Kenneth Hufstedler, Mrs. Hulda Swansey, Mrs. Sarah Abraham, Delia Reynolds, Dorothy Led better, Belle Swansey, Allard Younger, Ovalee Reynolds, Misses Lillian Pierce, Lucille and Beulah Reynolds, Lovetla Fulkerson, Beatrice and Phyllis Reynolds, Alletta, Evelyn, Josephine, and Bonnie Fulkerson, Delorcs Wilson, Linda Sue Cox, Patricia Milligan, and Joyce Reynolds, Messrs. William Gulley, Coy Swansey.

Norman Ledbetter, Jonah Reynolds, Donald Wayne Hufstedler, Larry Milligan, Larry Wayne Tucker, Dale and Jerry Leon Reynolds. Zan Fulkerson, Lester Wilson, Hurry Fulkerson, Billy Reynolds, the guests of Announce Marriage Of Miss Doris Stump To Cpl. Densial Duffee Mr. and Mrs. Cash Stump are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Doris, to Cpl.

Densial Duffee, U. S. M. C. The double ring ceremony was performed by Judge Don Scott on March 5.

Cpl. William C. Stump, S. Army, brother of the bride, was best man. Miss Noella Packard, New Bedford, Mass, was bridesmaid.

Cpl. Duffee recently returned The "gay nineties" will be presented complete with high-top shoes, bustles, by the women members of the McKinlt-y P. T. A. tonight at the regular meeting beginning at 7:30.

Under the direction of Mrs. Fern Fulkerson a one- act play with a railroad station setting will follow an old fashioned singing school. A special number by Mrs. Ora Russler will serve as an interlude. Mrs.

Harry Morris and daughter, Anna, and Mrs. Perry Austin have returned from Geneva, where they visited W. H. Morris and family, and Sgt. Harry L.

Morris, who was transferred from Goose Bay, Labrador, to Greiner Field, Manchester, N. H. The Busy Women's Bible class of the First Methodist church will meet at Wesley Center Tuesday at 7 p. m. for the regular business and social meeting.

Members are urged to attend. Thespian Troupe 1C of Harrisburg Township High school under direction of Mrs. Lolo F. Eddy will broadcast over WEBQ at 8 p. m.

tonight, the W. C. T. U. hour.

The play is "Youth Versus Alcohol." honor, and the host and hostess. from lhe Pacific where he spent 118 months. He has a 30-day fur- The Daily Register, 20c a wees, lou and win re rt to Cherrv by carrier Doy. UK LIB VI SORETHROAT let a little time-tested IVlJrJfJI to a cold let a little time-tested VapoRub melt in your mouth works finel PERIODIC TfS This Creat Medicine Helps Build Up Resistance Against Such Distress! Lydla E. Plnkham's Vegetable Compound Is famous not only to relieve monthly cramps, headache, backache, but Also accompanying nervous Blon.

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Buy today) Point, N. for further orders. He is the son of Goldman Duffee, Galatia. A wedding and birthday supper was given at the home of Finley Duffee in honor of the young couple, and also in honor of Mr. Duffee's 65th birthday.

George Saylor, 512 South Texas street, is seriously ill at his home, after suffering a stroke Friday morning while talking to some friends in front of the Gregg and Barter drugstore. The stroke came without warning and he fell, cutting a gash in his head. Mr. Saylor has always enjoyed excellent health except for a short period last summer when he was bitten by a "black-widow" spider. He will be 78 years old in June.

Robert Vaughn, residing in Gaskins City, was injured at Wasson mine The index finger on his right hand was painfully crushed while he was coupling some cars. Mrs. Frank Durso and baby daughter, Paula Jo, and Miss Eva Reynolds, Pontiac, are here visiting their parents, Mr. Mrs. William Reynolds.

and VEGETABLE COMPOUND Miss Mary Morrison, office nurse for Dr B. B. Hutton, has resumed her position, after an absence due to illness, during which she was in the Missouri Baptisl hospital for Irealmenl. WANTED Construction Workers Electricians Steamfitters Linemen Laborers NOW To Build Rocket Powder Plant AT Badger Ordnance Works NEAR BARABOO, WIS. MASON HANGER COMPANY and Prime Contractors Union Wage Scale Housing Available Now Working 54-Hour Week Time-and-One-Half Over Eight Hours in Any One Day and for Saturday Company Representative Will Interview and Hire at the War Manpower Commission's U.

S. Employment Service 115 North Main Harrisburg, 111. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 12-13-14 A Shortage of Powder Means Idle Guns! All Hiring in Accordance'with WMC Refutations. Arrow lodge No. 386 I.

0. 0. F. will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7:30. The Initialory degree will be conferred and members are urged lo be present and visiting brothers are welcome.

Earl Hicks, N. G. Officers and auxiliary officers of the Egyptian White Shrine will hold a practice meeting Wednesday at 7 p. m. at the Masonic temple in preparation for initiatory work on Thursday, March 15.

Mrs. Nelle Gampher, worthy high priestess, urges thai every officer be present on Wednesday evening. Wesleyan Service Guild of lhe First Methodist church will meet at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday, March 13, at the home of Mrs.

J. C. Gasaway at Pankeyville. Those needing transportation are to contact Mrs. Lolo Eddy, the president, or one of the other officers.

The Dorrisville PTA will meet at the school Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. A short musical program will be presented by Miss Helen Bramlet's pupils followed by two movie films. The movies will be "Photography Sights" and "It's the Brains that Count." All parents are urged to attend. AWAITING T1IGIK TURNS.

lines of half tracks wait to cross the railroad bridge at'Hoinagen, Germany, which was captured intact In nth Armored Division. KirM Army troops This is the first Rhine crossing was made. (Signal Corps Kadiotelcphuto; MIS A Telephoto) Lord Mount-batten And Chiang Kai-Shek Confer at Chungking Supreme Court Refuses Immediate Review Ward Case WASHINGTON, March --The Supreme Court today refused to make an immediate review of a lower court decision holding that President Roosevelt was without authority to order Army seizure, of Montgomery W.ircl Co plants and lacihties. The action meant that the case will have to be heard in regular procedure by the i Court ol House endorsed measure Appeals, belore beini; taken to the toad I he- Senate's man- House Coalition Seeks to Scuttle Manpower Measure By JOHN L. CUTTER United Tress Staff Correspondent 1 March 12--1111') House Republicans and pro-labor Democrats mapped t-lralogy today 'in li.idle alined a at sctit- tlniL 1 the 1 manpower i Their objective was lo gel the which already lias passed Supreme Court.

bill. That was, designed to The Justice Department asked a i manpower ills by giving stalu- for immediate review by the Su authority to War Manpower preme Court, stressing case's Commission directives. The House bill is the tougher of two, providing iail terms or lines for men who refuse to ac- interest in the war cilort. Montgomery Ward joined in lhe request for a quick review over Hie legality of the seizure. The government aigued llial the lower court's ruling threatened to impair its ability to handle "fu lure emergencies," growing out of work sloppages.

Monlgomeiy Ward said lhat it I i 'he Iwo bills were sent to cept i a i board assignments to es- jobs. The coalition of Republicans and iio-labor Democrats, an unusual Mlunmh i a alliance, 1 eared I March Admiral Lord Louis Mountbattcn's four-day visit to i increased speculation today a the Allies may be planning a landing in French Imlo-Chma. The Chinese government announced yesterday a Mountbal- ten, supreme Allied commander lor Southeast Asia, had conferred i Generalissimo Chiang Kai- Shek, supreme commander in China, on military matters last Thuisday Sattuday. Their decisions were not disclosed. An Allied landing in Indo-Chiiui would enable the Allies to open a new supply route into China and at the same time sever Japanese communications between occupied China and Thailand, Burma, Malaya and Singapore.

felt that the decision handed down by Federal District Judge Philip ronicrence between House and Sen- representatives, the vvork-or- L. Sullivan Chicago in January I 1 lm lre nllcl "V' ul was "clearly and inescapably cor- 1 l(lt slu a Possibility, they red." But, the linn added, the! (1 to object High School Home Bureau unit will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p. with Mrs. Art Stone, 908 South Granger. Thursday afternoon Dorris Heights unit of Home Bureau will meet with Mrs.

S. F. Smith. The minor lesson this month will be "Pruning Shrubbery," and will be given by members of the garden club. The Gaskins City Home Bureau will meet Tuesday at 1:30 p.

m. at the home of Mrs. Raymond Greer. Bingo party Wednesday 7:30 p. m.

at Veterans of Foreign Wars hall, 11 1-2 West Poplar street. A banquet for members of the Young Men's class of the First Baptist church and their wives and members of the Queen Esther class and their husbands, will be held at the church Tuesday at 7 p. m. A pie supper will be held Friday, March 16, at 7:30 p. m.

at Raleigh school, to raise funds for the Red Cross. An hour of entertainment by a local "washboard band" is promised by Earl Vinyard, township chairman. The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. at the Legion hall for all daughters of Legionnaires, wives and sisters of World War 2 service men for the purpose of organizing a junior auxiliary to the American Legion.

All who are interested are asked to be present. Army has retained possession of its property and there wore indications that it might do so i the Su preme Court linally aeted. CHICAGO, Dist Ally. 3. Albert Woll said today he would ask the circuit court of appeals lo hear lhe Montgomery Ward suil after he receives official notice of lhe Supreme Court's re fusal lo inimc'dialely review the case.

The U. S. Supreme Court re fused an immi'diale hearing ol a lower court decision holding a President Roosevelt was i a i lo order Anny of lhe Ward plants and laeililies. All briefs musl be tiled A i 3 il the hearing is lo be held ing lhe presenl court term, according lo (he court clerk If the case is not heard i i the spring session and il special treatment should be denied, lhe case will be delayed i October. Records of the case are on file with the circuit court ol appeals, but supporting briefs must be submitted by April 3.

Heat If your old hot water bottle has try this: Heat salt or sand in skillet and nil the bottle or a heavy muslin or canvas bag. You'll find salt or sand holds the heat. Save a sweeping Job by using a funnel when filling. ilder Dam Bouldtr dim on the Colorado river 727 feet high and measures 1,282 fett acron the top. Group Recommends Ban of Lend-lease For Post-War Relief WASHINGTON, March 12--'I'H) --House Foreign Affairs Committee members today ironed out their differences on proposed legislation to extend lend-lcase and will present a solid front when the measure is brought to the floor tomorrow.

They adopted unanimously an amendment to the proposed bill which would ban use of lend lease for postwar relief, rchabilit.ition or reconstruction. It would per ben a i a Andrew Mav, 1) ol the House i i a At fairs i asks a i House consent lo disagree lo the Senate bill arid to send the two measures to conference A smule objection would force May to i a his request. He then have to bring the a ter to the lloor in the form ol a resolution, which the coalition hopes it can deieat 11 will try to push through a resolution accepting the Senate bill. Admits Loafing Is Common at Packard Plant DETROIT, March 12--(UD A union leader admitted today that loaling was common at the Packard Motor Car Co war plant, and charged that the company encouraged idleness by hoarding labor. "Packard hoarded hundreds of workers when it began its war tracl," Norman Matthews, United Automobile Workers Union (CIO) regional director, told the Senate war investigating committee.

"These workers were put in dc- parlmenls where there was nothing to do, they were told to hide in case inspectors through." Matthews, a former president of the UAW-C10 Local at Packard, said that "this policy of labor hoarding continued i last Thanksgiving, when layoffs began." Matthews' testimony followed a slalemenl lo the committee by LI. Col. Raymond Anthony, Army Air Forces representative at the plant, Everett is Named Chief Clerk Division Of Parks, Memorials Richard Kverelt, who lived in Harris burg last year while a Boy Seoul executive for this area, has been named chief clerk of the state Division of Parks and Memorials by Gov. Dw'ight H. Green.

Kvercll is an honorably discharged World War I I veteran who holds six decorations for distinguished service in major battles of the i i war Mrs. Joe Rochwalik, Former Resident, Dies At Hammond, Mrs Kochwnhk Sr, former resident ol i city, died Sunday at a Ind where she had made her home lor the past two years. Her luneral will be held Wednesday, in a She leaves her husband and three children, a a at home, Mrs. Blanche Glascock, I'ontiae, and Rochwalik seaman 1-c serving i the Pacific ileet, also throe grandchildren. Rites Wednesday for Mrs.

Dama Davidson Mrs, Dama Davidson, widow of the late Samuel Davidson of i city, died in Peona Sunday at 4 p. m. Her body will be brought to Harrisburg Tuesday lo the Gaskins funeral home and burial will take place Wednesday. She was a sister of Harrison came i i and Mrs. Cora McDermolt and Mrs.

J. W. Grigsby and of the late Mrs. Theresa Johnson mil foreign nalions to keep on a that ion "resistance" to manage- credit basis any lend-leasc sup-1 nient cut production of aircraft en- i i i erinnc nc mnrJi nc 94. iior plies left after the conflict.

The House is expected to vole tomorrow to exlend lend-lcase au- thorily for one year afler its present expiration date.June 30. Today's amendment by lhe com- rtiittee followed a threat by five Republican members to propose amendments on the floor. Those members were opposed to any chance that lend-lcase might be used for operations properly the responsibility of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration. gines much as 24 per BIRTHS To Mr. and Mrs.

Seth Burl, Carmi, a girl named Martha Kay, born Sunday al Lighlner hospital. Mrs. Burl is lhe former Merle Arm- slrong of Omaha. Baby Photos--Metcalf Studio. The Daily Register, 20c a week, by carrier boy.

of Harnsburg, and was a half sister of Cecil Stricklin of this city. Officers Raid Dice Game at Carrier Mills Sheriff 0. T. Pickering and Deputy Loren Travclstead raided a dice game at the Finis Henshaw lavern in Carrier Mills Sunday al 4 a. m.

arresting Mr. Hinshaw and eight of his customers. They pleaded guilty before L. G. Beers, Carrier Mills Justice of lhe Peace and paid fines and court costs.

Good Riddance The most effective meant of rid-; ding ships of rats has been lo build the ships in such a way that makes it difficult for rats to live and breed aboard them. The United Stales public health service pioneered in this field, and modern American ships are practically free of the age- lone Droblem nf rats. Three Get War Bonds From VFW Auxiliary to Climax Benefit Sale Throe minors wero lucky recipients ol three war bonds giv- on uwuy Saturday by the Lailies Auxiliary ol lhe Veterans of Foreign Wars. Little Suzanne Pate assisted in making the award, which climaxed a benefit sale by the auxiliary. The lllllc girl is the daughter of Homer Pate, who is i tin" American forces in New Hebrides.

James Slearns, 11FD 1, Harrisburg, received $100 bond, Frank a i employed by lhe Bluebird Coal received the $50 bond nnd A Moore, 11FD received the $25 bond. Hay Dm ham spoke of the work ol the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its a i i i i i as did also Mrs Edna recording secretary. The award ol war bonds ends a series of money making events i i i a i i a i i cers of the a i i a who have had a successful year. Mrs. 1 .1 Ilerion, chairman of the ways and means committee was well pleased with its success and has expressed appreciation of all cooperation received.

The election of new ofticers i lake place al the last meeting in tins Mass Induction of War 2 Vets into Legion Tonight at Eldorado Mass induction into the American Legion of veterans ol World War 2 11 urn a half communities in which there arc Legion posts, i lake place tonight at Eldorado Those who i In go i llarnsburfi are asked to be at the i a at p. in a i a a i lor all may be assured. A induction was planned to be held al Vienna, al which Cairo Legion i would perform the induct ion ceremony, but it has been postponed because the Cairo group is on Hood A i i Moore, county Legion commander, said today Gene Benson, Vienna, i i i commander, Howard i a rishurg, district vice-commander, and I a i Carmi. past slate commander, i be present at lo- Klil's ceremonies at Eldorado, where 30 or '10 veterans ol World War '1 i join lhe Legion. Will Leaves Fund to Build Hospital in The Future at Anna ANNA, 111.

March 12- Wl'l-- The laic A. Nev Sessions, Anna allorney, has a kind which is lo be used to build a new hospital at A a when its value reaches $100,000. His i provided for a i i a i ol the by a committee of three citizens, not more a one ol whom should lie- long to any one religious denomi- a i and not moie a two of whom should belong lo any one political parly. The Daily Rcgislcr. 20c a wccK Motorists To Order License Plotes by Thursday SPRINGFfELD, MSfCh 19 (U.I!)--Turdy Illinois motorists who have neglected obtaining their, new 1945 automobile plates were under warning today to do so by next Thursday.

Secretary of State Edward J. Barrett' said that beginning Thursday' He' would ask law enforcement cers throughout the stale to take action against car owners who have failed lo obtain their new plales. He poinlcd out that witt, Thursday two and one month period of in which purchase the now orange numerals on black background plates wlH have expired. Passenger plates sued to March 1 arc above those lor lhe same period last year bill (hero still are several hundred, thousand motorists who have yet to apply. Gov.

Green ixtends Time to Recruit Nurses for Army Duty I I 111.. March 12, Dwighl 11. Green 10- day announced extension of the, drive to recruit nurses for army hospital dnlies lo March 31 because the Illinois quota of 405 has not been reached The campaign was se-l originally for Feb. Hi lo March 1C. Green said lhat there is a great danger lhat many ol the wounded may be neglected because ol inadequate help." HOPE SHARES PROFIT with folks who wear DENTAL PLATES There Is IIOFK profit alluring punc'l on Of UOPK POWDKH.

lltla idrtcr pdwtlcr sprinkled on plate holds fulje teeth much tighter. AmnzliiK security for people. Get HOPE for rxtru comfort, wily 3N. At May's Cut Kale Drug Store Pile Sufferers FKEE HOOK--Tells Facts Avoid Delay The McClcary Clinic, E1502 Elms Hlvtl Kxcelsior Springs. is out a 122-page FREE BOOK on Piles.

Fistula and other rectal or colon troubles. Write today. Beware Coughs from common colds That Hang On CreomulMon relieves promptly because it KOCS right to the seat of the trouble lo help loosen and expel gprin Itiden phlegm, and atd nature to soothe and henl raw, tender, inflamed brnnchinl mucous membranes. Toll your druggist to sell you a bottle of Crooniufljin with the understanding you musi like the way it quickly allays cough or you are lo have your money buck. CREOMULSION for Coughs, Chest Colds, BroncMHf Amazing results shown in Improving the LOOKS VITALITY! 1 -Promote flow of VITAL DIGESTIVE JUICES the sfomach 2 body RICH, BLOOD! THESE TWO STEPS may help you.

So if you arc subject to peor digestion or suspect deficient red-blood as the cause of your trouble, yet have no organic complication or focal infection, SSS Tonic may be just what you need. It is especially designed (1) to promote the flow of VITAL DIGESTIVE JUICES in the stomach and (2) to build-up BLOOD STRENGTH when deficient. These are two important results. Thus you get fresh do your work become more attractive! SSS Tonic has helped you can -start at drug stores in 10 and 20 oz. sizes.

IUIID STURDY HEALTH and STALWART STEADY S.S.S.TONIC helps build STURDY HEALTH Youth Conference 6:30 p. m. Theme: A Christian Look at Youth Problems--Smoking, Dancing, Drinking, Dating, Petting, Vocational Choice, etc. YOUTH REVIVAL THIS WEEK, at McKinley Avenue Baptist Church Evangelistic Services 7:30 p. m.

Dr. George L. Johnson, Evangelist W. K. Sisk, Song Leader Eugene Vaughn, Devotional Leader Miss Maurine Elder, Conf'nce Leader.

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