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THE DAILY REGISTER, 11ARR1SBURG, WISUNKSDAV, MARCH 21, lUd5 PAGE 9) Brose I'hillips Guest Speaker at Bayliss T. A. 1 The Bayliss P. T. A.

met Monday evening, with Brose Phillips, principal of the Dorrisville school, as Ihe guest speaker. Mr. Phillips spoke of his experiences in writing to servicemen, lie staled that he began three years ago writing to three or four boys, and thai now he writes to about 170, monthly. His letters consist of community news, he said, and also contain a list of Ihe addresses of other servicemen, which keeps all of them in closer'contact with one another Jn closing, Mr. Phillips asked the group, "Are we In community doing what we should lo make this Ihe kind of America these boys arc lighting for and will be proud to return to?" The first and second grades, ittfught by Mrs.

Eugene Morris, presented a play. "Buy More Wai- Stamps," and at the close oi the regular business session, the room mothers of these two rooms served refreshments. Five-year-pld David Conover. son of Mr. and Mrs.

Herman Conover, is in the St. Louis Children's hospital, 500 South Kingshighway, under treatment for nephritis, by specialists who hope to find a treatment to which he will respond. Elder and Mrs. E. R.

Steagall oi i Granlsburg. who are visiting rela-! lives and friends in spent Monday at Ihe home of and Mrs. L. 0. Chitty.

Mis. Charles McClendon Entertains Home Bureau Unit The Garden Heights Home Buteau unit met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Charles McClendon, wilh ten members and three visitors, Mrs. Nellc Meyers, Mrs. James Scott and Mrs.

Carrie Ryan, present. Mrs Scott gave the major topic, "Steps in Making a Simple Dress-Part 11," and Mrs. Meyers, a member of Ihe Garden club, gave the minor topic, "Pruning Shrubbery." Both topics were very well discussed and appreciated by the group. Following the membership report given by Mrs. Robert Muggc, Mrs.

Clifford Philo announced that the 4-H Club Rally will be held March 23 at the McKinley school. and she also stated that during the month of April each unit will have a style show of the dresses made by the members. The hostess and her assistants, Mrs. Erble Walker and Mrs. Wilburn Sanders, presented three members, Mrs.

William Straight, Mrs. Arthur Rice and Mrs. Ownly Furman. who have birthdays this month, with birthday greetings and handkerchiefs. The next meeting of this unit will be held at the home of Mrs.

Verner Joyner, with Mrs. Joseph Smith as assistant hostess. Fanoos to relieve MONTHLY Mrs. J. F.

Harrison, Marion, mother of Mrs. L. R. Barham, and Mrs. Earl Bean.

St. Louis, were in Harrisburg to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Barham Tuesday. (Also Fine Stomachic Tonic!) Lydia E.

Pinkham's Vegetable pound Is famous to relieve not only monthly pain but also accompanying nervous, tired, highstrung feelings -when due to functional periodic disturbances. Taken regularly it helps build up resistance against such distress. Pinkhain's Compound helps nature! Follow label directions. Try it! VEGETABLE COMPOUND Mrs Robert S. Kcltner has gone to Marion to attend the funeral oi a friend.

C. Moss of that city, and she will visit her sister Mrs. RucI Bracy, while there. Baxter Party By Royal Daughters Claw The Royal Daughters class of the Social Brethren church held a covered dish dinner Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Cecil Cook, 1321 South Land street, at which Mrs.

Cook, president of the class, conducted the devotions, assisted with prayer by Mrs. William Smith. The religious service preceded the dinner, which was served at a table decorated in keeping with the Easter season and candle lighted. The birthdays of Mrs. Lacy Mullinix, Mrs.

Fannie Gates and Mrs. Verna Anderson were remembered and each one was presented with a gay handkerchief as a gift from the group. Mrs. John Aldridgc and Mrs. Mary Morris were in charge of entertainment, which included an Easter reading by Mrs.

George Jenkins. Others present included: Mrs. Frank Dixon, Mrs. Leiehton Aid- ridge, Mrs. Harry Wallace, Mrs.

Herman York. Mrs. Lucian Sou- header, Mrs. Ernest "Hagler, Mrs. Lee McCormack, Mrs.

Harry Ald- ridgc, Mrs. Raymond Turner, Mrs. William Smith. Mrs. John Aid- ridge, Mrs.

Jasper Randolph. Mrs. Charles Blue, Mrs. George Butler, Mrs. Howard Moore, and little Jeancttc Cook and Carolyn Boyd.

Jones Sees No Food Famine in U. S. (Continued from I'ago One) hvs.s a last year and considerably below the goal.) The United States, lias the best loil army in the world, Jones slat- i od. and American food has enabled i tlu- Allies to carry on their battle. Civilians during Hit 1 war, he said, eaten more food per capita a they did before the war.

i IthM ut Meat Institute Meanwhile, Price Administrator i t'lu'siter Bowles accused the Amcri- I can Meat Institute of causing a headlines of famine." (old Ihe Senate Banking comm i a "the facts do not justify 1 UK- scare stories." Howies said civilian meat "cer- amly" will be shorter than at any time during the war. The situation, he added, arises from "the extraordinary needs of the war cf- lort The "vital point," he said, is that "the shortage would not be relieved in any degree by higher returns" to meat- packers. "OPA will not be stampeded into price increases, a I'urmers to Cut Output he said Bowies' appearance was lat- WAC JACKET. Army's "style show" in Philadelphia Customs House revealed the latest miladj development in the disputed will wear in the WAC. dipt.

Ger- iood situation. In the face of an already-acute new ibsue of Eisenhower supply problem, farmers mean- i were revealed to bo planning trude Welbburg, W. models jacket. i In county court Monday a vagrancy charge was filed against Lorene Blan Yarber Vinyard, and Tobe Mullinix, also charged with vagrancy, has demanded a jury trial, having pleaded "not 1 The Daily Register, ZOc a week Amazing results shown in Improving the LOOKS boosting ITALIIY! 1 of VITAL DIGESTIVE JUICES stomach 2 -Energize your body vfith RICH, BLOOD! Miss Lillian Horn Hostess To Fidclis Class Miss Lillian Horn. RFD 1, Harrisburg, was hostess to members of the Fidelis Sunday school class of the McKinley Avenue Baptist church Tuesday evening.

A business session was held, and the devotional was given by Miss June Lamar. An 1 interesting contest, revealing the girls' knowledge of the words and music of familiar hymns vvas conducted, which very convincingly proved to all that the church hymnals are quite an asset lo the church. Refreshments were served by the hostess, and the following weie in attendance: Misses Dorothy Hilliard, June Lamar, Donna Ralcy, Jeanne Francis, Marilyn Gebauer, Lucille Hufstcdlcr, Evadcan Rodg- crs, Mary Davis, Jane Cannon and the class teacher, Miss Laura Raloy. THESE TWO STEPS may help you. So if you arc subject to digestion or suspect deficient red-blood as the cause of your trouble, yet have no organic complication or focal infection, SSS Tonic mav be just what you need.

It is especially designed to promote the flow of VITAL DIGESTIVE JUICES in the stomach and (2) to build-up BLOOD STRENGTH when deficient. These arc two important results. Thus-you get fresh do your work become more attractive! SSS Tonic has helped can start drug stores in 10 and 20 oz. sizes. BUILD STURDY HEALTH lotp STALWART STEADY INg: TTIW1IIP IUNIL helps build STURDY HEALTH Seaman Chas.

Grounds Honored with Dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Perry.

RFD 2, Harrisburg, were host and hostess at a dinner given at their home Sunday in honor of their grandson, Seaman Charles L. Grounds, who has been home on leave visiting his father. Charles D. Grounds of this city, and other relatives, and who will leave Monday to visit with his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Dillard, Florence, before returning lo Los Angeles for further assignment. Seaman Grounds survived the sinking of the U. S. Spence (D. 512) due to a tropical typhoon in the China Sea, and Mr.

and Mrs Ira Logan and family and Bill Grounds were guests who were present to extend their best wishes for his safety. to cut i output this year. The Agriculture Department reported a "the will to increase product i is there, bul Ihe means are kicking." A new Senate Agriculture sub, committee was preparing to start investigation ol Ihe whole situation Theie probably House inquiry. will be a LONDON, March 21-- 'rune Minister Churchill lold Commons loday slocks have that Britain's shrunk to less loocl than FOUND DEAD. Police arc in- (i 000.000 tons, and prospects were for more shrinkage lo a point barc- Iv sufficient lo a i a i regular supplies lor Ihe nalion Shipment ol foodstuffs to the liberated countries of Europe will ciiuse stocks lo go down lo some 4,750,000 tons by Ihe end of June.

chill said "This latlcr figure is no more Ih.m is necessary lo a i a i the a flow ol dislnbution under present conditions," he added. Chut chill said his stalcmcnl was in vestigaling the death of Mrs. Vene made in view ol "suggestions oenham 40. above, aclrcss Merle some quarters in the United Stales" a i i a i had an enormous back- Obcron's personal maid, whose body vvas louiul in the expensive coupe at hei bench home. Ions.

Shangri-La, near Hollywood. Dis ol the body ended a five-day scarcn for missing maid log of food totaling 700,000,000 David Pait, son of Mrs. Mary Pait, who is employed at Schnicr- Ic's cafe, was critically ill Tuesday, but is reported improving today. He is a second grade pupil at Horace Mann school. Better Diets The enrichment of bread and the increased use of milk are improving the diet in important vilamins and minerals.

AOiUs Far-Sightcd Most animals, and human beings as well, are born far-sighted. Although many persons become nearsighted, it is estimated that about half of all adults are far-sighted. A I A with the sa'me ingredients used by beauty experts on cold permanent waves costing and over Mtgic "PORTRAIT" permanent wave solution molds luxurious, longer-lasting hair curls and waves in only 2 to 3 hours at'home. The case with which you do it is the results in hair beauty truly astounding. Ideal for children too.

You ghre yourself perfectly permanent wave with Home Kit in 6 to 8 59 "Pwwiit" gim ywi the MDM 6ne Mtufiction you get in in expensive profcukxul cold wave. PERMANENT WIVE AT Gregg and Barter Saarlautern Won By Fresh Troops 01 65lh Division ROBERT MEYER United Press War Correspondent SAARLAUTERN. Germain. Mch 20--(Delayed)--(tU'iTroops of Ihe 65th Infantry Division, i left United Slalcs. less than I luce months ago, won tins i a Easier Sunrise Services Will Be Held al Bald Knob ALTO PASS, i March 21 -(I'D--Peach trees, lilacs and redbud piobably will be in full bloom lo bedeck Bald Knob, Ihe highest i in Illinois, for Easter sunrise services, according to indications here loday.

A huge cross on Ihe i county i will be lighlcd ncxl Monday i to herald Ihe ninth Reich city in their lirsl combat i a a Easter service. Dr. George don with the Third Army Saarlaulcrn had been dcr siege lor three and a iin- i when the 651 Division entered two days ago. Of Us noim.il 110IS on the I i include the Kcv Johnson, Foundation head of Ihe Baptist in Carbonclalc will Ghost Dame Will Feature Operetta Thursday Night Final details for "Jerry of Jericho Road," high school operetta, to be presented in the gymnasium Thursday at 8 p. have been decided, and one of the features of the operetta will be a ghost dance by Lt-olii Petty and Betty Scribncr.

under the direction of Agnes Pilger, physical education director, director. Aside from the dance, the performance is sprinkled throughout with duets, trios, and songs by the chorus i accompaniments by the orchestra and a fascinating plot. A brief story of the plot of "Jerry of Jericho Road" is as follows: Alan a young owner of Feudal Hock Ranch, has been rejected after proposing to Sandy Bank, and sadly goes west to his ranch, which he turns into a tourist camp. Lctlice Bunk, Sandy's mother, favors the marriage, and promptly follows Alan, camping on some neighboring land belonging to Gcrnldine Bank, a niece. Jerry, a fugitive from justice, (she smashed her car into a police station) is hiding from the police by working for Alan as a Helper.

John Drayton, Alan's cousin, hires. Hunter, a detective, to help him find Jerry He wants to buy Jerry's oil land lor a company. Hunter it, fired alter trying to get the land for himself. Jerry, however, is about lo sell her land lo Hunter, because she believes there is. no oil on it, when she learns that--Come and sec the i a outcome of this operetta for yourself tomorrow night.

MIS.S Marjorie Loo, director, has chosen the following girls to serve as usherettes: Colenc Lc- Ruby Vinyard, Lucila Gates, Lucille Grccr, Helen Wallace, Joyce Potts, and Charlcnc Rude gai, Sara Vocum, Betty Boarman, Virginia Gibbons, W. T. Coble Dies Following Stroke (Continued from Page One) populalion of 32,000. (he douchhnvs found only 80 civilians---patients in a hospital. Two days of mopping up only a few more than 100 pnson- cis Sicgficld Line Bastion The Americans lost no i however, in pushing ahead to den enlirc area in Ihe liearl ol I lie Siegfried line.

The cily itself had been a bastion in the line. Innocent looking apartment houses actually i pillboxes built by (he Germans part of Ihe fortifications. In one place where the Division set up a command post, walls anel floois were six feet thick. The Germans had mined Jjooby-trapped Saarlautcrn lo I he hilt before pulling out. City is Rich Plum give Ihe Easter sermon.

Other prominent southern llli- program G. Hartley, pastor of the Second Baptisl church in Marion, and the Rev. R. Patterson, pastor of the official in Precinct 3 lor many years. Widely Known liy Masons lie was more widely known for his activities as a member of the Masonic Lodge, in which he had served the Grand Lodge since MUG as a Grand Lecturer, lie joined Raleigh Masonic lodge No.

128 in the year 1897, and served as Master of Raleigh lodge in 1900, 1004 and He moved his membership to Harrisburg lodge No. 325, in 1913, and became Master of Ihe Ilarrisburg lodge in 1.916, Ihe same year thai he was appointed a grand lecturer. In the following year. 1917. he was appointed District Deputy Grand Master, an office which he continued to hold for four years.

When R. C. Davenport, Ilarns- burg. became Grand Master in 1925 he appointed Mr. Cable Grand Tyler and in 1926 he was appointed Grand Marshall.

i Recalls Activities Mr. Davenport, who is now Grand Secretary, said this morning a i the Masonic lodge has lost one of its most valued and a i members. lie said thai he doubled that any grand lecturer had officiated at as many Masonic Anna Presbyterian church, who i funerals as Mr. Cable, and recalled will be the announcer. The Marion Negro choir will be among Ihe singers.

Boy Scouts from A a i serve hot colfcc throughout the night before the service and the program will begin at 6:30 a. m. and will lasl an hour. will be broadcast by a network of southern Illinois stations. Inquiry Ordered By Roosevelt into Guaranteed Wage WASHINGTON, March --The government wants to find thai last December i very disagreeable weather he travelled via bus to Norris City to conduct a Masonic funeral and then went from there lo Galatia to take part in an installation the evening of the same day, a strenuous undertaking for one of his years.

He was always ready to do whatever was asked of him, and did it most capably, Mr. Davenport said, in paying this tribute to one held in such high esteem by his brother Masons. Funeral Date Not Decided "Uncle Bill," as Mr. Cable was known, enjoyed the fellowship of the Elks club tremendously and out whether American wage-j was the friend of the members, Signs were plastered through I ho learners can be guaranteed a pay young and old. He has several city warning the GIs it was dangerous lo pick up "souvenirs." Between Saarlautcrn and Saar- wellingcn.

a distance oi i miles, the Americans found 4,000 land mines along the road. The clearing of Saarlautcm another rich plum from Acloll i ler's diminishing cities. 11 one of the peaces the Fuehrer Iwcl ordered held "at all cosls." Capt. Robert G. Schacfcr of i waukee, said captured prisoners disclosed that Ihcy had signed a pledge to defend the city "to the lasl drop of blood" after being thrcalcncd wilh reprisals lo i families if they surrendered 'Furniture Spots Dark spots remaining on furniture that is being rcflnishcd may le removed by bleaching with a i- lion using two ounces oxalic ai.iri crystals to one pint of hot vvatci.

Salurale a rag with this solution and put it on the spots. After 20 minutes, remove rag and wash spots with some ammoniacal water. If spots persist leave saturated rag on overnight. Steel Wool Steel wool scourinc pads won i rust if you dry them over the pilo' light of a gns stove. check after the war for 40 hours of work every week of Ihe year.

President Rooscvcll late ycslcr- day asked Ihe advisory board on war rnobilizalion and reconversion lo investigate the subject of a guaranteed annual wage. Board Chairman 0. Max Gardner prompt- nieces and nephews and among the bcsl known in Harrisburg of these arc Miss Ada Cable, teacher al Logan school, who lived at his house, and Roy, Irl, Herbert and Charles Dixon, George, Silas and Miss Lcllc Anderson. Miss Cable said today that ly appointed a committee to get a win not be held before the job started. Its members arc President Eric Johnslon of the U.

S. Chamber of Commerce, President Philip Mur- lay of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, Albert Goss, National Grange master, and A a Rosenberg, New York State War Manpower Commission director. One of the first reports available to the annual wage committee is a new study just published by the Labor Department. It suggests that the minimum annual guarantee be for 52 weeks or 2,080 hours. points out that the Fair Labor Standards Act grants partial exemption from overtime pay requirements to those companies agreeing to such a guarantee.

Saturday or Sunday. MaUte Victims of arthrilii will'flnd encouraging news in recent tests made with "gold-mi 1st te." on currd per etnt of all cases. Store Leaves It is simple task to gather leaves and store them in the back garden for future use. Pack the leaves and dried plant tops in flat piles, and wet them if they arc dry, to speed their decay. A little super- phosphate fertilizer or manure mixed with thr leaves also speeds the rotting.

The fop OH the pile should be flat or slightly higher at the edges so that rain and snow will soak into the compost instead of running ofT. Leaves will improve the workability of the soil; will make a light, sandy soil less subject to drouth and more fertile; and will open up a heavy soil and let in the air and rainfall. One conservationist says leaves arc as close to being a cure- ill in gardening as one car. hope to find at one's doorstep. Tbt MOy Me wMk, by carrier boy.

George Hart Post, Auxiliary Celebrate Legion Anniversary George llarl Post, American Legion and Auxiliary, organised in 1918. celebrated Hie 20lh anniversary of tin 1 American Legion lasl night, wilh a dinner at Legion hall, at which district officers and Dr E. A. Welch, chid of the Veteran's hospital stall' at Marion, spoke. Curl UrooLs, post commander, and Mrs Let ha Cozarl, prc.si dcnl of the Auxiliary, accutdcd to Howard a Johnson uncl Mrs.

C. W. i Whitley. vice commander and alternate director in the 24th district, respectively, the honor of introducing the Gene Benson, Vienna, district commander, spoke of the gain in membership made by the Legion which iniinbcr.s 111,000 in 8-10 posts in Illinois, and 562 in Saline county, where A Mooic, county commander, has been active in membership i ment. Airs.

i a Thompson, district director of the A i i a Irom Johnson cortnly. announced achievement ol the goal ol her year as director, which was to sell enough bonds in the 2'lth district to buy a hospital plane, cost ol which is $150.000 The plane, she explained, could fly to New York Irom Liverpool. Kni land in six hours and could cairy on each i wounded men and their attendants. The membership in the district is and Mrs Whitley as district at tcrnate director and membership i a was given credit lor excellent work in this department Mr and Mrs. Thomas Morgan were presented.

She is rehnbilil.i lion a i a in the 25th district and Mr. Morgan is a clepiirtment.il a i a in Ihe stale lion They are Ihe son-in-law and a of Di and i A Welch, both ol whom weie pies Dr Welch Legion and OPA, Merchants Discuss New Rule (Continued iron JPifa OM) be present to answer any Af or discuss problems with the oi clothing and furniture or; Iheir representatives. I Articles brought under regulations include practically all ready- to wear for men and women, eluding hats arid gloves, sportt- wear and work clothing, all infants' wear and bedding, also all shoes Bed linens, blankets, quilts. and kitchen linens and accessories, curtains, drapery and upholstery fabrics All cotton goods, rayon, silk and fancy and I'd labncs, are included. Includes Household Items Nearly every household item of- not on the rationed Ust is controlled in price by the' new i including floor coverings, lamps and lamp shades.

The charts being made out will enable customers lo sec at a glance, prices' they should pay. The forthcoming maximum average price" plan, is designed to reduce prices at the clothing manufacturers' level. Freezing prices charged Mon- il.iy will not immediately change' present retail prices, but is peeled to "recapture" price Lncreas- os which have already taken place, OPA olficiaLs said. Aufo Stolen Mar. 17 At Carrier Mills is Found at Jacksonville A maroon colored 1941 Ford) owned by Chailcs Tanner, Carrier i i was stolen on March 17, has been recovered.

a i police notified police Tuesday thai Ihe car was lecoveied there and that three were arrest. The boys gave names which proved lo be i i i Stale Pal i nlm.in Lendall Rockwell said today, when Deputy Sheriff Loren a a leii for Jacksonville, to the car and to lake into i i the three prisoners. enlisted the aid ol A i i a membeis in i i i ol to the Veterans' hospitals, i nurses, nurses aids and insane hos i a a a badly needed lie commended the i of i Division oi the American Legion to get a "lest haven" lor I hose not physically i but siil'ler ing i i a a i i they may rest and i iccupora lion in a a i a i is more normal a ot'lcred in the gov eminent hospitals. i gram was an unscllish and I coiisideialion veterans ol all a i anil i lam- ilics. Jn a a i seveial ol the Junior Auxili.iry members ol George Hart Post, i is the Jirst in the state to have a ior A i i a Two younu who i produce a home a play.

"Vic- lory Vanities," lor the Legion, Peggy Middle! on. and Shirley Gershman, were also present and spoke bnclly, regarding show which will be presenled April 5 and 0. I 1 The Dcily Kc-gistcr, 20c a week, i bv carrier Wonderful for Skin and Scalp Irritations Invisible' Liquid Promptly Relieves Torture--Aids Healing To quirkly ftootho tho itching, burning ol pc'21'nui, psoriasis, skin scalp irri- tiilions duo to oxlermil cause apply luiuid'Aamn--it Doclor'sformulu backed ky :15 years' success. Zcmo ALSO aids liRiilinc. Bcinc stmnlcss, invisible--you cun apply Zomo any timo for prompt rtjlk'f it- won't show on akin.

Over 25,000,000 pnrknRps sold! In 3 sizes. All drugstores. Calendar af Meetings The Golden circle ol General Baptist church i meet this evening at 7.30 o'clock in the church basement i Mrs A a belle Dcaton as hosless. The meeting is being held a week earlier because of scheduled pre Easter services lo be held nexl week. ZEMO 'Ah! I Wonderfully quick little Va-tro-nol up each nostril helps open nasal pas- wigrs- makes breathing easier- when your head nils up with stuffy transient roiiRfstion Va-tro-nol gives grand re- lirf, too, from snifBy, sneezy distress of head colds.

Follow directions In folder. VICKS VA-TM-NOL The prayer i of Group two of Ihe Methodist revival workers will be held Thursday at 9:30 a. m. at the home of Mrs N. N.

McKccl, 109 South i slrcet. Mrs. J. W. Berry will be the leader and Mrs.

Claude Rew, lieutenant of (he group, invites friends and neighbors. Marriage Licenses Thomas Heath, 70, Kidgway. and Mrs. i a Lassnter, 55, Eldorado. The Daily Register, 20c a week, by carrier boy.

oints COME AND GET'fM 2 iccl points for every pound of used fats you bring lo your butcher! SAVE USED FATS-MR BATTLEFIELD MEDICINES Thursday at 8:30 a. m. We Will Offer 47 Dresses AT All Sales Cash! Sizes Jo 1H Only! Values lo SHOP IN HARRISBURG.

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