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VOL. 43 COLOMA, MICHIGAN. FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1941. NO. 46 State C. E. Union to Camp Madron Will Auto Wreck Fatal to Berrien County Weddings Paul Hull Writes on Michigan's Largest Grows in Van Buren County

Miss Victoria Hattie Skorupa, Meet in Benton Harbor Open Next Sunday Mrs. Geo. Sattler daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas America First Move Skorupa of Baroda, and Harry Vin- cent Hackel, Jr., son of Mrs. C. R. Fitzcharles of Benton Harbor, were 1,500 Delegates Expected to Attend Many Improvements Have Been Wife of Former Drain Commission- united in wedlock at St. Agnes' Editor, The Coloma Courier: m With reference to the Chapter of Annual Convention Next Week— Made at Grounds and Record Sea- er Killed in Wyoming—Husband church in Sawyer on June 14, 1941, A wedding dinner was served at the the America First Committee or- All Sessions to be Held at Peace son Is Anticipated. and Daughter Were Both Injured. home of the bride's parents, and a ganized In Coloma, I am for Amer- reception was held later at the ica first, too. Since discussions are Temple. Sunday afternoon, June 22, Camp Mrs. George Sattler, wife of a American Legion hall in Baroda. called for, I believe I can set forth Madron will open its sixteenth sea- former drain commissioner of Ber- my views more briefly and lucidly The 53rd annual convention of son. According to announc»,ffient rien county, was instantly killed in in writing and hope for the privi- the Michigan Christian Endeavor made by Scout Executive Oscar an automobile wreck near Buffaflo, Miss Theresa Menchinger, daugh- lege of having them published In Union will convene in Benton Har- Noll, the attendance records of prg- Wyoming, on Wednesday of last ter of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. King of the columns of your worthy paper. bor on Wednesday, June 25th. Ses- vious years will be broken during week, and her husband and daugh- Benton Harbor, and Robert Proth- Most Americans want Britain to sions will be held each day througb 1941. The younger boys' camp, ter, Mrs. Carl Whetstone, were tak- ero, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. win. This Is logical for aside from Sunday, June 29th. Advance regis* which is operated under the Upton en to a hospital for injuries which Prothero of Dowagiac, were united being shocked by the ruthlessness of trations indicate that approximatelj Foundation, is filled to capacity and were not at first believed to be in marriage at St. Matthews Luth- the dictators and their lack of honor 1,500 young people from churches many of the Scout periods which serious. Reports state that their eran church in Benton Harbor on and good faith, a Hitler victory all over the state will be in attend- open July 6th are practically filled. car ran off the highway when a rear June 12, 1941, Rev. H. C. Haase of- would unite the now somewhat ance. The complete list of the camp staff tire blew out. ficiating. A wedding reception for separated brigand states like Japan A host of outstanding leadership was announced this week. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sattler were about forty guests was held at the and Germany and take away our will be available to the young Carpenters, painters and electri- well-known residents of Berrien Hotel Whitcomb in St. Joseph. pre-war feeling of security. We people for guidance in Christian cians are rushing the many im- county. Before being elected drain would have to maintain enormous living and help in society activities. provements to completion before the commissioner Mr. Sattler was en- defense forces and still feel unsafe, Some of the exceptional speakers camp opens. A beautiful fireplace gaged in the contracting business, Miss Margaret Sorrels, daughter because dictators can wait and for this occasion are: Mrs. John A. with Heatilator installation in the and since retiring from office has of Mrs. Lorraine Johnson of Benton strike at their own selected moment Dykstra of Grand Rapids; Rev. Vere handicraft building has been com- been engaged in the furniture busi- Harbor, and Joseph Marne Miller, which would be when we were In W. Abbey, general secretary of pleted. Flood-lights in the amphi- ness in Benton Harbor. The couple son of Mr. and Mrs. George N. Mil- some domestic crisis, one which Christian Endeavor in India, Ceylon theater and on the parking grounds celebrated their 50th wedding anni- ler of Royalton Heights, were wed they would even help to prepare and Burma;'Dr. Frederick A. Rob- have also been installed and ar- versary last September. Mrs. Sat- at St. John's Catholic church in and precipitate. lee, pastor of the First Presbyterian rangements have been made for out- tler, before her marriage, was Nel- Bentcn Harbor on June 14, 1941, Some of us America Firsters want church of Bay City; Rev. Lawrence door movies for the visitors' nights. lie Harner, a member of a promin- Rev. Fr. Witteman officiating. Fol- to share to the limit with Britain in A. Bash of the Christian church in Many improvements have been made ent Hinchman family of pioneers. lowing the ceremony, a reception defeating this menace. Others want Auburn, Nebr., and others. Other in the administration building to Besides her husband and daugh- and wedding breakfast were enjoy- a cheap victory. They want it to nationally famous leaders who will handle the ever-increasing number ter, Mrs. Sattler is survived by four ed at the home of the groom's par- be so cheap that they are willing to be present to guide discussion of campers. Additional state-ap- sisters—Mrs. I-innie Moyer of Ber- ents. risk the preponderance we now groups are Dr. Harold A. Carr, proved toilet and sewage system rien Springs, Mrs. June Caldwell of have over the axis powers in oil, Flint; Rev. Dewey R. Eder, Naper- has been installed; additional sailing Benton Harbor, Mrs. Grace Stemm Miss Ruth Cripe, daughter of Mr. iron, shipbuilding and coming plane ville. 111.; Rev. Albert J. Anthony; equipment has been purchased for of Hinchman, and Mrs. W. H. Cam- and Mrs. Clarence Cripe of Bu- and tank production, and allow it to Rev. J. F. Hatton; Dr. Bernard J. sailing canoes, and much new lield; also by a brother, Joshua chanan, and Howard O. Whamond, go by default to the Axis as it Mulder: Rev. Wendell C. Bassett; equipment has been added for tfie Harner of Hinchman. son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wham- would as soon as Britain was forced and Rev. George D. Jeffrey. George athletic contests. ond of Milwaukee, were united in to "collaborate" with it. R. Campbell of Cincinnati will serve The camp staff will assemble on marriage at the First Presbyterian So long as we were neutral there as director of music for the conven- Saturday for instructions and as- Notes of the Courts church at Buchanan on June 14, was some reason in such a course. tion and Miss Louise Filarski of signments and will be in readiness 1941, Rev. W. H. Brunelle officiat- But by vote of a large majority of Kalamazoo will be the pianist. for the campers on Sunday at 2:00 ing. About 100 guests attended a our representatives in congress we The convention will officially p. m. The camp will be open to reception at the home of the bride's are committing acts of war In our open at 9:00 Wednesday morning the public Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 John Gray of Eau Claire was parents. The couple will reside in government promoting production with registration. The afternoon p. m. Visitors are welcome at any landed in the county jail on a charge Milwaukee. of and paying for war goods for LOMA THEATRE OFFERS will be spent in recreational activi- time during these hours. of contempt of court. He had been Britain. It is too late to argue that GIANT ELM STANDS ON VERY FINE PICTURES ties and tours of the twin cities. ordered into court some time ago congress made a mistake because Conferences on Bible study and for failing to pay alimony for the At the New Buffalo Catholic rec- we did this against a man who acted program building and activity will support of his children and the case tory on Saturday, June 14, 1941, Miss as judge, jury and executioner In a FARM NEAR LAWRENCE be held during the sessions of each was continued to a later date. Donna Mae Flndel became the bride purge of his own friends, a man who "Road to Zanzibar" and "That Night day. These sessions are restricted Coloma H. S. Graduates Glen Ringewold, a 17-year-old of Joseph Sekulski. The bride is a sent his bombers, not to aid in vic- to convention delegates. The eve- Holland youth, pleaded guilty in daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James tory but to punish, over Amsterdam Pictured above is a giant elm tree in Rio" to be Shown During Com- Flndel of Baroda, and the groom is and Belgrade, inhabited by people ning programs are open to the gen- the dircuit court to a charge of rob- which stands on the Myrta Smith ing Week. eral public and will begin at 7:30 Are Highly Praised bery armed. He admitted holding a son of Mrs. Stanley Sekulski of who had not been unneutral. farm two miles west and one mile each night Denominational confer- up W. S. Wilkinson, operator of a Blue Island, 111. The couple will I would like to see published by north of Lawrence. The tree meas- Bungle through the jungle with ences will be held on Friday after- filling station north of Watervliet, reside in Chicago. the America Firsters how, after ures some twenty-three and one-half Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dottle noon and the huge convention ban- on May 15th and obtaining $17 in they succeeded in preventing our feet In circumference and is 75 feet Lamour, guests of honor at a canni- Very Complimentary Letter Re- government from using our forces quet will be held Saturday evening. cash. Miss Doneita E. Smith, daughter high. bal banquet, in "Road to Zanzibar" The convention closes on Sunday Harold Hillock, 27, Benton Har- to support Britain and it fell, they For comparative purposes and to which will be shown at the Loma ceived from St. Joseph Concern of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith, Sr., would advise our government to use afternoon with an inspirational* ad- bor, who was sentenced to serve and Edwin Smith, son of Mr. and give some idea of the magnitude of Theatre next Sunday and Monday. dress and communion service. All four years on an auto theft charge our forces to prevent the Allied is- the tree it might be related that the On Tuesday and Wednesday, by Superintendent W. L. Alwood. Mrs. John Smithy both of Benton land and continental South Ameri- sessions of the convention will be several weeks ago, pleaded guilty to Harbor, were united in wedlock on cross-cut saw shown in the picture 194I s great glamour-musical, "That held at the Methodist Peace Temple Superintendent W. L. Alwood of a charge of attempted Jail break can possessions from falling into measures five and one-half feet In Night in Rio," in technicolor, with June 14, 1941, at the home of the Hitler's hands; how they would pre- in Benton Harbor. the Coloma schools is highly elated while awaiting transfer to' Jackson bride's parents. Rev. E. L. Snod- length. The men holding the saw its tropical romance, samba rhythms over the contents of a letter dated prison. Hillock admitted to • the vent the South American countries, are Art Haney and his son Wesley. I and torrid songs, music in the South grass, pastor of the First Baptist seeing us abandon our advantage in June 5, 1941, and which came from court he induced Jacob Peterson, church, ofifciating. More than 75 Roy E. Skog, Michigan State Col- American way, with Carmen Mir- the Industrial Rubber Goods Co. at Benton Harbor, to smuggle two hack iron, ship and potential plane pro- lege forester, says the giant is the anda and her sizzling songs, Alice BDtTH CERTIFICATES guests attended a reception follow- duction by internal dissension; see- St. Joseph. The letter is as follows: saw blades into the jail to him, to ing the marriage rites. biggest tree reported by Michigan; Faye and Don Ameche. NECESSARY IN MUCH "Mr. W. L. Alwood, be used in his attempt to escape. ing the removal of the blockade residents during a" seven months' On Thursday, Cash Nite, and Fri- Superintendent of Schools, Peterson was also arrested on the unite Japan and Hitler and know- survey conducted by the American day of next week, the Loma will OF DEFENSE WORK Coloma, Mich . charge. Miss Florence ffhRrshy and Wil- ing the punitive Instincts of Hitler Forestry Association in co-operation show "Strawberry Blonde," with "Dear Sir—We recently hired Thurston Robinson, 20, Niles, lard Toll, Jr., were united in mar- when he Is opposed, from plumping with the college. James Cagney, and "Melody for promptly for Hitler. Would these sqme of your 1941 graduates, and in pleaded guilty to a charge of lar- riage at the Lakeside Methodist Skog declared that elms irv the Three." On Saturday only, another conversation with Mr. Herb Watts, ceny in the theft of $80 in cash from church on June 15, 1941, by Rev. Americans abandon the Monroe state have an average age of from Hopalong Cassiday picture, "Border Due to the defense industry re- doctrine and if not where is the as- quirement that employees prove who assists me in the employing of his employer, Angelo Canas, Niles, Charles Dobberthein of New Buf- 150 to 175 years, but that the Van Vigilantes," and Lloyd Nolan in new workers, I remarked about the several weeks ago. falo. The bride is a daughter of surance that, alone, to keep Hitler Buren county tree probably is more "Sleepers West," a murder mystery their citizenship to get jobs or hold out of the more distant South Amer- them, more people than ever before high standards that have been main- Emanuel Schlipp, 26, Coloma, Mr. and Mrs. George Thursby of than 250 years old. solved by Michael Shayne, private tained by your graduates in our pleaded guilty to the second offense Lakeside and the groom is a son of ica we would lose fewer men than Search for the biggest tree was detective. are requesting certified copies of if we, united with Britain, attempt their birth certificates from the employ. I then checked over a per- charge of driving while drunk. He Mr. and Mrs. Toll of Stevensville. started Nov. 13 last year and sev- iod of several years, making a com- was arrested in Watervliet May 20, to prevent him from starting? eral hundred reports were received Michigan Department of Health. Of course, there is, so rays Lind- "During the first five months of parison with seven high schools, and 1940, and again last month on the and Investigated by college workers At the township election in Keel- I am sure you will be interested in same charge. Miss Marion I. Patrick, daughter bergh, the possibility that with all and county agricultural agents. this year, we have looked through our aid Britain goes down. If unit- er township in April, the sale of our ten million records for 53,000 knowing that your school far out- Mrs. Minnie Crane of Benton of Andrew Patrick of Kalamazoo, Another American elm that ap- and George W. Soper, son of Mr. edly, with iron, ship and potential liquor by the glass was approved by birth certificates," said Dr. H. Allen distances all the other schools with Harbor was given a 90-day sus- proaches the Smith tree in size Is in the voters. Since that time two regard to the calibre of students we pended jail sentence in Municipal and Mrs. John H. Soper of Benton plane production superior wc can't Newton's Woods, seven miles south Moyer, state health commissioner. uphold Britain then, standing alone tavern licenses have been issued to "This is almost three times the num- have hired. This is based on two Judge Hammond's court in Benton Harbor, were united in marriage on of Decatur. It Is 75 feet high and Jue 14, 1941, at the Congregational and with production advantages re- places ot Sister Lakes and were ap- ber for the same period in 1940, points—their courtesy and general Harbor on a charge of stabbing Mrs. has a circumference of 21 feet and proved by the state liquor commis- appearance when seeking employ- Olive Lash with a pair of shears. The church in Benton Harbor, Rev. H. versed, we would have to abandon three Inches. - when the total for the year reached South America. But tell South sion. This is the first time in about an all-time high of 100,000. ment, and their ability after they two women occupy the same dwell- A. Blanning officiating. A wedding The survey showed that the larg- dinner was served at the Hotel Vin- America that and see what happens. fifty years that liquor has been sold Michigan birth records go back .to have been employed. ing and the trouble is said to have est poplar, measuring 20 feet in cir- legally by the glass In Van Buren cent. The moment we reverse our boast cumference and having a spread of 1887 and certified copies of them "May I sincerely congratulate you started when Mrs. Lash asked Mrs. county, as that county was the first on the work you are doing. Crane to have the basement cleaned to support Britain to the limit, we 110 feet, is located near the home of mav be obtained from the Michigan would be telling it just that. one in the state to adopt local op- Department of Health or from the "Very truly yours, up. Mrs. J. W. Helme, Adrian. Biggest tion. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dalrymple I am for America first, too, but I oak is near Laingsburg. It measures county clerks of the counties in J. F. KEUSCH, Rosle Wallace, a 48-year-old col- of Three Oaks announce the mar- Superintendent." ored woman, was landed in the don't want the world of today and 22 feet and four inches in circum- which the births occurred. A statu- riage of their daughter, Evelyn, to v county jail Monday night after cre- of tomorrow to have the sorry opin- ference. tory fee of $1.00 is charged for Carl Rauch, son of Mrs. Rauch of ion of us such a course would pro- Mrs. Helen O'Leary, who has copies obtained from the department ating a disturbance. Officers were Buchanan. The ceremony was per- been teaching school in Battle called when Rosie started out on a voke. Nor could it save men and Creek, and will teach in the Coloma of health. Marriage Licenses formed in Ohio on June 14, 1941. treasure—only lose them . spree after partaking of too much Think of your local newspaper schools the coming year, has moved liquor and is said to have been arm- Aiding the America First Com- when you have news of interest, and to Coloma and will reside with her Donald Weaver, 24, and Virginia mittee are men who hate Britain or Schiele, 24, both Niles. ed with a revolver and a knife. Af- Mrs. Carl Wlckstrom and her bring, mall or phone them to us. mother, Mrs. Edith Kremer. What is believed will be-the larg- ter some difficulty the officers ar- love Germany, so that for the for- est convention held in the twin Carlyle Stewart, 25, and Mary five-weeks-old daughter, Patricia, mer's downfall they are willing to Balog, 23, both Niles. rested the woman along the high- returned the first of the week to cities this season will be the annual way and booked her at the jail on see America bear the years of de- convention of the Michigan Elks' William Woods, 23, and Pauline their home in Minneapolis, Minn., fense burdens and insecurity, plus England, 20, both Benton Harbor. a charge of being drunk and dis- after spending three weeks with her Association, which will hold its orderly. all the griefs innocent neutrals have sessions in St. Joseph the latter part Charles A. Randall, Jr., 25, Beaver mother, Mrs. Eva M. Thatcher, and suffered and will suffer still more, of the week. The opening session of Dam, Wis.; Helen Whiteside, 25, Big her sister, Mrs. Henry Munchow. caused by a Hitler victory. This the convention was held on Thurs- Rapids. Before her marriage, Mrs. Wick- isn't the fault of the America First- Boyd Custard, 24, and Elizabeth A1 Schacht, baseball's clown strom was Eva Jean Thatcher. She LOMA THEATRE day, with headquarters at the Hotel ers. iiut it is a fact and thoughtful Olney, 24, both South Bend. prince, whose diamond antics have graduated from the Coloma high Whitcomb and it is expected that panicked fans from Maine to Cali- men will act cautiously in giving COLOMA, MICHIGAN the conclave will bring 1,500 visitors Warren Whitrlght, 23, and Ella- school in 1938. During her visit these Hitler Firsters a handle in the mae Downer, 22, both Benton Har- fornia, will make one of his famous here she was entertained at several Show ttartt at 7:00 p. m. Sunday Matinee at 4:00 p. m. Continuom to the two towns. Big programs are one-night stands in St. Joseph on pretense of being for America first. prepared for each day of the meet. bor. dinner parties and social events. On Sincerely, THEATRE PHONE123 F 2 RESIDENCE PHONE 123F 3 Leonard Wiggins, 26, and Minne July 1. Schacht, now on a nation- June 12th, several school friends On Friday evening there will be a PAUL KULL. Robbins, 19, both Niles. wide tour, is booked to appear in gathered at Mrs. Thatcher's home PROGRAMS SENT ON REQUEST. moonlight excursion on Lake Mich- Edgewater Park as a special attrac- igan on the steamer City of Grand Richard Ott, 21, and Esther Bar- for a get-together and brought many Air Conditioned Alway* Comfortable fetz, 22, both Bridgman. tion for the nocturnal Michigan gifts for the baby . daughter and Rapids. On Saturday afternoon State League game between the St. MR. AND MRS. J. O. PECK After June lit All Shows 10c and 33c. there will be a monster parade and - Charles F. Patton, 21, and Jane spent a delightful evening with Howard, 21, both Benton Harbor. Joseph Autos and the Flint Indians. Mrs. Wlckstrom. other features. Last year, baseball's ace funny-man, Harlev Walker, 34, and Lucille RETURN TO COLOMA HOME Klingerman ,23, both Benton Har- a fixture at world series games and FRI. and SAT., JUNE 20. 21 10c and 33c bor. the annual all-star contests, drew Mrs. Homer LaMott is in receipt over 2,000 to Edgewater Park. He Abner Buller, 22, Benton Harbor; of a letter from her sister. Miss Sold Their Farm in North Coloma "RAGE IN HEAVEN" is rated as one of the game's highest Elizabeth Hamilton, announcing her the A Evelyn Jensen, 19, St. Joseph. With Robt. Montgomery and Geo. Sanders P IT7 TRE Devon Michael, 20, and Virginia paid stars. The Autos, now on the safe arrival at San Anselmo, Cali- to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Knapp. Ixli/Li WATERVUET Roty, 17, both Berrien Springs. road, return home Saturday to open fornia, where she will spend a pait -AND- a six-game stand which will include of the summer vacation with a sis Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Peck have three games with Muskegon and ter, Mrs. Kathryn Cole, and daugh- moved into their home on St. Jo- "MURDER AMONG FRIENDS'' Week Days Doors Open 6:4S p.m, three with Grand Rapids on succes- seph street in Coloma, having sold Snnday Doors Open 2:30 p. m. CANNING CO. WILL ters. Miss Hamilton will return to sive nights. The Saturday night Michigan for a short time before re- their farm north of town to Mr. and don. Show Starts 9:00 p. m. Continuous SETTLE OLD ACCOUNTS Mrs. Herbert Knapp. Mr. Peck had Sudty • Monday • Jnne 22 - 23 Matinee Sunday 4:00 Cot. Bagining Sunday Jnne 15, admission to contest will be ladies' night as usual. suming her school position with the All St. Joseph games start at 8:30 owned the farm for about sixty all Shows, Adults 27o and 3c Fed. Tax WITH THE GROWERS faculty in the South Bend senior "ROAD TO ZANZIBAR" Cbildien 10c. p. m. high school. years. A few years ago he erected a home in Coloma and lived here SING CROSBY, BOB HOPE and DOROTHY LAMOUR for a time, but returned to the farm Newi and Selected Shorts Admission 10c and 33c Son. Mon.-Tue. Jnne 22-23 24 Annual Meeting of the Fruit Co- Mrs. George Klotter left the first Members of the Methodist G. R a couple of years ago. Mr. and Mrs. "NICE GIRL of last week for a visit with her son, O. W. class met Friday evening, Kna^p purchased 37 acres on the Tuesday and Wednesday June 24 and 25 Dianna Durbin - Franchot Tone operative Canning Co. Will Be Edwin McAdams, who is an officer June 13, with Mrs. A C. Stark for south side and 20 acres on the north in the United States navy, with the regular meeting. Mrs. Edith "CUM In Swing" "Coffin On Wheels' Held Friday Eve. side of the road, which includes all "THAT NIGHT IN RIO" headquarters at San Diego, Cal. Kremer presided during the busi- the buildings. They also purchased Adults 30c, Incl Tx. Children lOc IN TECHNICOLOR All accounts due growers for fruit When Mrs. Klotter arrived in San ness session and the study of the the livestock, farm implements and Diego she was surprised to learn Bible lesson was conducted by Mrs. Alice Fay - Don Ameche - Carmen Miranda Wed.-Thurs. June 25 26 delivered to the Fruit Co-operative grain. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Waldo, that her son was out at sea. A mes- George Stratton. Light refresh- who occupied the Peck home in Co- ADDED-SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS Admission lOe and 33c DOUBLE FEATURE Canning company of Coloma for the years 1939 and 1940 will be paid at sage was sent to the son, who was at ments were served. The class will loma, have moved to Riverside. "BUCK PRIVARE" a meeting to be held at the canning that time operating the ship's radio meet for a picnic on June 27th, with Thursday and Friday, June 26-27 Cash Night Thursday and was the first on board the ship Miss Bernice Scott as hostess. Abbott and Costello plant on Friday evening, June 20th, JAMES CAGNEY IN it was announced on Tuesday. This to hear of his mother's arrival. He "RAGE IN HEAVEN" was immediately given shore leave Frank Eugle, a familiar character will also be the annual meeting of The first red raspberries of the around Bloomlngdale, whose best "STRAWBERRY BLONDIE" Robert Montgomery - Ingrid Bergman the organization and directors for and joined his mother an San Diego. season were taken to the Benton friend was his dog, poisoned his dog AND JEAN HERSHOLT IN Universal News Reel the coming year will be elected at Harbor market on Tuesday by Her- last week and then took a dose of that time. The old engineering building on the same poison and died at the Friday-Saturday June 27 • 28 man Nimtz of Berrien Springs and "MELODY FOR THREE" the campus of the Emmanuel Mis- caused a wild scramble among the Van Buren county infirmary. He DOUBLE FEATURE sionary College at Berrien Springs buyers, and the twenty-two pints was 62 years old and worked at odd Although automobile accidents was destroyed by fire last Saturday SATURDAY ONLY, JUNE 28 10c and 33c "PLAY GIRL" are all too frequent, it is rarely that which were in the lot sold for $5.25. jobs, living wherever he could find morning. The Berrien Springs and shelter for himself and his dog. WILLIAM BOYD IN Kay Francis • James Ellison motorcycle accidents are reported, Niles fire departments were called "Sign Of The WoW but on Monday evening Mrs. Mar- to save other buildings. The struc- Arthur Naumann and Ruth Zosch- garet Chappell of Empire avenue, "BORDER VIGILANTES" Selected Shorts ture which burned houses the laun- ke, seniors at the Benton Harbor Mr. and Mrs. Fred Watts, Jr., and near Benton Harbor, was knocked dry, the printing plant and engin- high school, who are patients at son Freddie and Mr. and Mrs. Wal- -AND- down by a motorcycle at the corner eering department of the school. It Pine Crest sanatorium, were given ter Martin? left last Saturday for a LLOYD NOLAN IN COMING - "Cheers For Miss Bishop" of West Main and Colfax in Benton | "Next Time We Love" "Scattergood is reported that a new brick build- their diplomas at the sanitarium on motor trip to the Smoky Mountains, Harbor and sustained a fracture of ing for the engineering department Monday by Principal Charles Sem- Washington, D. C., and other points "SLEEPERS WEST" Bajnes" • The Great Dictator." her right leg. was already, partly completed. lar. of interest along the way.

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Summer Play-Clothes Program gaSaj r , i •"> — I Three Men and a Woman onaWWaler Conveys Exciting Fabric News mMowz/i CIRCLE Lj^ :i V 1VVJ W A .3 OUR COMIC SECTION General Seeks to Relieve Pattern No. 8871 Is designed In all sizes By CHERIE NICHOLAS SHE KNOWS... " 2 to 6 years. Size 3, 3 yard.. 36-inch ma- terial without ; S'.ii yards braid. Fof • How cookies cscapc from the cookie this attractive pattern, send your order to: Jar ... and biscuits disappear when Drain Upon Farm Labor '< Clabber Girl is used . • • You pay less Peter B. Peeve SEWING CIRCLE PATTERN DEPT. Room 1324 but use no more. Urges Draft Boards to Consider Deferments; 211 W. Wacker Dr. Chicago ill:!!!! Enclose 15 cents In coins (or ; illiiiniiiiiiii; Lack of Boats Limits Shipments \ Pattern No Size Of Foodstuffs to England. Name CLABBER GIRL Address By BAUKIIAGE • "Baking ^owaer • National Farm and Home Hour Commentator. WASHINGTON. - You would be worker before they accept him for BQBEN AMES WILLIAMS BEH AMES WOIAMS Valuable Jewel Proper surprised at the people in Washing- military service." w. n« kj- service Reputation is a jewel which noth- Wood burns because it has the ton who are worrying over the farm- When Lewis Hershey talks about CHAPTER XVI—Continued bones at a touch. Peter served her He looked at her steadily, said at ing can replace; it is ten thousand proper stuff in it; and a man be- er's worries which have been in- trying to replace a man on the farm -17— and George, and as Mat Forbes last: "Why—he didn't give it to me, times more valuable capital than comes famous because he has the creased by the emergency. The he knows what he is talking about. Peter said, angrily resenting her joined them he served his own plate no. I wanted to go on deck, and it your diamonds.—Laboulaye. proper stuff In him.—Goethe. chief worries are two: The drain He still owns a farm-his share of refusal to accept his word: "Don't and then Mat's. When Corkran ap- was cold, and Peter gave me Rich- of farm labor caused by the draft what is left of his Mennonite grand- Makes 10 BIG Drinks talk like a fool. I tell you he's dead!" peared, a little uncertainly, Peter ard's big sea coat to wear over my and the demands of the defense in- father's original 360 acres in Steu- Why should Peter be angry because heaped his plate; and he asked in own. After we got on deck, I put dustries; the inability, because of ben county, Indiana. Disgusting Brute she could not believe this impossi- an agreeable tone: my hands in the pockets, and defense priorities, to get the labor- Grandfather Hershey came to He who beats his beast would ble thing? "Do you know navigation, Mr. a piece of paper, and before I ear stow... saving devices which the farmer Steuben county from Pennsylvania beat me if he durst. She forced herself to listen to what Corkran?" thought, I looked at it. It was your needs to replace human hands. whither his ancestors had immigrat- •N Ui-V Peter said when he now began to "No, sir." letter to Richard, Mary." sar&Mwzr... In a top-floor office of a convert- ed from Switzerland in 1708. relate what had happened, telling "Mr. Forbes can give you a start. She spoke quickly. "It began: ed apartment house overlooking the Twelve hundred men out of Steu- George, while the others listened. Better work on it." Peter smiled 'Dear Richard, Having been capti- Potomac I found a sandy-haired ben county, Indiana, left the plow to Peter said they came out at last grimly. "The Venturer's had hard vated by the charms of your per- Hoosier who is doing some of that go to the Civil war. One out of six cn/sp worrying. He is concerned with the came back to the farm. It was nat- on an open hillside grown with ber- luck with her officers this voyage. son . . .'?" WHAT 0IP I 00 ry bushes. They saw the pond on Something might happen to me." For answer, he fumbled in his problem of "maintaining an ade- ural that young Lewis Hershey, back the saddle of the ridge and a great "Yes, sir," Corkran assented in a SUZZYSPOOAW/6. quate supply of farm workers for in 1911 joined the national guard. WITH TWAr CAN B pocket, produced a crumpled paper, flock of geese in the pond. toneless voice. Peter looked at him gave it to her. She smoothed it out, production of essential foods re- You may remember the national C?F PAIT? "I would have to crawl to get thoughtfully, but he said nothing. read it swiftly with racing eyes that F/ZST TV CAST.' quired for national defense." guard went to the Mexican border near enough to shoot," Peter said, There was little speech during that nevertheless lingered over the fa- He did not write those words just in 1916 and it was only a jump from meal. ms* quoted. Secretary of Agriculture there to France. That jump took explaining to them as they listened miliar, not-to-be-forgotten words. without speech, Isaiah and Hiram "Dick was always a hero to me," rs Wickard wrote them. The sandy- young Lieutenant Hershey away She smiled as she read. Once in the door with Corkran behind Peter said, half to himself. "I haired gentleman is not even in the from the farm but his roots are still these words had seemed to her so department of agriculture. He is a there and he still talks the language. them, George and Mary at the ta- didn't think anything could happen impassioned and tender and beauti- ble. Tommy Hanline had come to to him. He seemed so strong and DLAY clothes! Let's talk about general in the army. What is more He knows the farm is a vital part ful that they made her senses swim; * play clothes for the theme is stand behind Peter, tears streaking sure, and luck was always with him. he is head of the organization which of our defense. and once she had treasured this a most fascinating one. N^ore • • • his cheeks. I almost went crazy, running up and has been drawing "heavily upon the scrap of paper in her bosom happi- triumphantly, more spectacular- Peter went on with his story of down that beach today." He rose, supply of farm labor." He is Brig. Food for England ly. But now even in the tension of ly than ever before in the annals y Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, acting di- his brother's death. shaking his head. Waits at Docks this moment she was amused; and of fashion lore are the designers rector of the Selective Service sys- "I'd have to crawl," he said, "on George and Mary followed him she looked up at George in a deep answering the challenge for play tem. Another problem of the emergen- my hands and knees. Richard and into the common room, and George mirth. of color to the huge pockets and the cy is feeding the British. lay down on the long bench there. clothes that will add to the pic^tre But that is only half the story. Gee stayed where they were, so's "You really thought I'd written of golfing, tennis, hiking, swimming, wide shoulder straps, A bolero to There was some consternation ex- not to scare the birds. I crawled It was still broad day in these high protect her shoulders and a quilted Lewis Hershey is farm-born and this to Richard?" motoring, and all the other sports farm*bred and although his official pressed in the department of agri- within shot range and waited till latitudes, but the small window gave "What could I think?" apron to protect her knees are also culture when it was learned that the scant light. Peter lighted the whale that go to make perfect days of out- duties are concerned only with the they lined up good, and shot. Some "I mean, since we came aboard door playtime. included in this cunning outfit. first food ship from the United States were dead, and some of them flap- oil lamps. The pinafore pair shown in the selective service, he is unofficially here?" A significant thing about modern under the lend-lease law did not ar- IN ONE pattern, sunsuit, frock ping on the water. The others flew "I don't like the dark," he said. background will cheer the heart of 1 "I'm afraid I did," he admitted. play clothes is that they have a way rive in Britain until almost three and bonnet are all included. away. "I'm dreading tonight. Probably every mother and daughter. These JUST LIKE A "My dear, can you imagine any of making one keenly fabric-minded. months after the bill had been passed. Even if she's only two, she can "I stood up and yelled, and Gee won't sleep." He decided, after a pinafore types should be an inspira- Reports from London reflected this T3ALL! i? moment: "I'll go on deck and have girl really writing a letter like That saying about necessity being ALWAYS UAMTJIN put on the front-button frock all came running. We chased the tion to home sewers in that they are surprise, too. It was suggested there by herself; the plain neckline and a look at her." that; so many long words, so stilt- the "mother of invention" applies 60MtWME*e., IT wounded geese in the shallow wa- perfectly to modern play clothes' so easy to make. The profession- that perhaps the United States might ruffly wing sleeves will be cool George lay quietly. Mary stood ed and silly and everything?" al looking nicety of the edge seam- TAK-fci T^oolSl-E ter, and caught some, till we had fabric production. Scientific proc- institute cheeseless and creamless To TCtACM IT and comfy, all summer long. This eight. looking out of the small square win- He said, half-smiling at his own ing is achieved in a jiffy with a little days in order that Britain might be confession: "I've never had a love essing is achieving materials that trio is sweet in , , "Then I asked Gee where Richard are as near 100 per cent perfect as edge stitcher found in every mod- supplied. , . letter, Mary. I don't know much em sewing machine kit. The full The ship carried 4,000,000 shell was. He said Richard had gone about them. Didn't you write it?" is humanly possible in the matter down to the beach. I went along the gathered finish given to the back-but- eggs, 120,000 pounds of cheese and "Yes, but years ago. My hand- of washability and wearability which top of the cliff looking for him, and toned skirt is only a matter of min- Beating Defeat 1,000 tons of flour. . This seemed writing doesn't even look like that are guaranteed to be practically temporary defeats in life, but Anally I saw him. There was a utes with the gathering foot attach- "The world wants the kind of a drop in the British food bucket. now!" non-fading, non-shrinking, non-wrin- come again and wrest triumph point of rocks running out into the kling and all the other qualities ment. The same material is used for men who do not shrink back from from defeat."—T. Roosevelt. But the records now reveal that "I've never seen your handwrit- both—a striped . The two out- water, and he was sneaking toward demanded for apparel that must the department of agriculture had ing, you know. We've not been sep- fits cost but a trifling sum to make, $70,000,000 worth of food on or near the point as if he was trying to cut withstand the ravages of strenuous Sll DEMONSTRAriON arated, so we've never written let- they promise much joy in the wear- the docks and has had ever since something off from the water. I wear. "I can't tell you how thrilled I im ters to each other." ing and besides mother-and-daugh- shortly after the lend-lease act be- with the performance, labor saving thought it might be seals, but I It is interesting to note the rise "And it's signed 'Mary Doncas- ter costumes are fashion's pet Don't say Pork and Beans came a law. The trouble has been Sometimes papering the ceiling features, and beauty ol my new couldn't see them. to high style distinction that is taking NESCO Kerosene Range. ter,' " she insisted. "Not Mary Mc- theme this year. lack of ships. of rooms in color—instead of the "I saw him start to run, and then place among fabrics once consid- » "Before you buy. Insist on seeing these Up to the last season or so the There has been some surprise, too, Bell Syndicate. Inc.—WNU Service usual white paper—adds to the at- I saw them coming toward the wa- Ausland." • nil,I I new NESCOS demonstrated and ered of low degree. There's denim, great problem with fabricists has SAY over the fact that shell-eggs, which tractiveness. ter, galloping on their flippers the "I thought you had forgotten yoi for instance, once synonymous with • • • learn about their many convenience were my wife." been to produce white materials might be considered almost as per- features and their fine cooking and way they do; but they were sea commonplace workaday overalls, To remove an old calcimine fin- baking qualities. You'll find Juat the that will come out of a brisk tub- ishable as shells, were sent instead PLAWIKJ OK/ lions, bigger than seals, some of He spoke so humbly that for I now playing a star role as media ish from walls, soak it thoroughly model to fit your individual needs." moment she caught him close in ten bing or cleaning process as white of powdered eggs. HOW V\T> them ten or twelve feet long. Dick for the smartest tailored suits that Van (amps with hot water applied with an old Simplified Operation as when new. Welcome comes the Lord Woolton, food minister, who got in the way of them and he hit at derness; but then she spoke in swif' "P 1 A M O a socialite in the smart set might message of white pique shark- met the ship, tasted the cheese when •YOU HuUT I brush, then remove with a sponge. "The large, acientifically designed one with his club. It snapped at explanation, and soberly now. "Lis oven has a reliable heat indicator and don this summer in town or for it arrived and said it was quite as I • • • him. I was too far away to see just ten, George. I copied this lettej skin which is proving ideal for ten- PORK^nd BEANS is fully insulated with efficient glass country club wear. By the way, good as the English Cheddar. He Change water in which cut flow- . Fuel tanks ore easily accessible what happened, but they have long out of a 'Complete Letter Writer nis frocks and for white suits and when you go shopping in the sports aftemoon dresses. It is this snow- BRIG. GEN. HERSHET did not taste the ggs and some folks ers are kept every day and scald and powerful burners provide In- tusks, teeth like a dog's, only long- when I was in school in New Bed stant beat in various desired degrees. departments take a look at the white pique sharkskin that is used wondered — for they were NOT roses with hot water if you wish er. It must have sunk the tusks into ford. It was supposed to be from i "There's an enclosed storagespace for swank slacks and shorts made of to make the tennis frock shown in Fcast-for-thc-Least familiar with the other problems shipped cold storage. flowers to remain fresh for some his hand; and it just galloped on, man to a girl, and I thought it was yellow denim. Top these with a which affect the farmer. • • • time. idle utensils and a removable burner dragging Richard with it, into the perfectly beautiful." the foreground of the group pic- • • • tray that keeps the stove and floor vivid -patterned print blouse tured. Here is a fabric that is sure The draft is his business and he Radio Artist Works clean without back-breaking drudg- water." "I see," he assented. "But Mary ery. Staggered burners allow me to or a jacket quilted of bright fig- to stay in top form, having been test- has told draft boards all over the Never leave egg whites after "I think one of the tusks stuck in Richard kept it all these years. S< ured glazed chintz and you will rank Driven by Thought Dealing With Faults His Own Farm use 3 isrge utensils at the same time ed and approved for wearing and country to give "serious considera- they have been beaten stiff. If and the convenient table lop provides his wrist somehow; maybe wedged perhaps he loved you too!" A spur in the head is worth two Bad men excuse their faults; Information grows in the strang- high in any fashion parade. cleaning satisfaction. It adds an tion to individual claims of men en- allowed to stand they will flatten much needed extra working space." She shook her head. "No, hi in the heels. good men will leave them. est places in Washington. The other between the bones, or hooked into Carrying her tools in the pockets exciting note of interest because gaged in agricultural pursuits for and will not beat up again. Declare a housetvh'e's holiday and didn't keep it! He never saw it. 3 day I learned a lot about moles and • « • the tendons. He was jerked off his of a blue denim culotte outfit the this dress was designed by Alice occupational deferment from mili- hurry down to jee the new NESCO know that now. Peter stole it froir how to feed yourself from your own Ranges at your dealer today I feet, couldn't do anything. It dragged pretty young miss pictured to the Marble, national tennis champion, tary training." Home-Wash—Add a teaspoonful him into the water, and they me in school. He told me he was farm from Bud Ward. Of course, C. M. Piynt "But don't you see, George, this left in the illustration of smart play making it authentic news as to Farm Workers Important. of vinegar to each pint of rinsing went under together. The place going to give it to Richard. I begged the information did not cover sugar means Richard isn't dead!" clothes is tending her flowers in what's what in smart action ' "One reason why so many young water to revive color; allow a was boiling with them, dozens of him not to." Her cheek colored, most picturesque attire. Note the and coffee growing, nor, in this case, teaspoonful of salt to each pint and she said honestly: "Next day h< fashions. fellows are in the army today in- meat, though Bud tells me he will them, like a school of mackerel. dow at the boil of water under the braid trim that adds a dash (Released by Western Newspaper Union.) THE SMOKE'S THE THIHG1 stead of working in the fields," said if you want to "set" strong colors. They churned it into foam like brought me what he said was Rich- have plenty of pork by spring besides • t t stem. The desk was at her left, the General Hershey to me, "is because milk. Even from up where I was, I log book lying on the end of it. ard's answer; but I know now thai what he is going to sell. Ht'LL MAKE- In freezing ice cream in a hand Peter wrote the answer himself, be- Housecoat Non-Crushing Fabric even the farmers on the draft I forgot to say who Bud is. Well, couldn't see down into it. After a while, she looked down at UP HIS BED freezer, use about one pound of cause it's the same handwriting in boards, when a husky lad comes I will tell you later. He has a "I stayed there, running up and the book; and presently she lifted AND HAVE- coarse salt to eight or nine pounds the log; and he must have kept my Made From Cotton along and says he is willing to join farm over in Virginia. It's the kind down the beach, shouting and yell- it and turned the pages to the latest the army do not realize how hard P TO UE- of cracked ice. If the salt is add- letter all this time ..." Her voice of a place that people stop to look ing like a crazy man, but I never entry. She read it, her eyes glanc- In these vacation days of outdoor ON IT ed to the ice in the freezer, it it will be to replace him. at » hen they are out driving. saw him again." ing along the lines. checked as though some thought activities and week-end trips more you BET should be put in the upper layer struck her; then she went on: "It is a lot easier to teach a young Bud does all the work with the "Hoakes Bay. Day began with and more the desirability of of ice. "And he put it in Richard's coat, town boy the skills so he can replace help of Mrs. Ward and the baby, « • • ONE-PIECE SPACIOUS OV^J CHAPTER XVII southwest wind and rain. Repairs clothes made of non-crushing and I SMOKE CAMELS. a man taken away from the produc- WELDED STEEL HOLDS LAI to fool you, to make you mad!" Amelita. A rubber band will prevent bob- FRAME. • ROASTER finished this morning. Captain Rich- non-wrinkling wash materials is rec- tion line in a factory than it is to He said grimly, remembering that THEyfcE EASY ON She is not a baby any more, the bins and spools of thread from un- "He can't be." Mary realized she ard Corr and Mate Peter Corr went ognized. teach him how to farm," said the storm of emotion which had racked way I first knew her. Now she is a winding and becoming tangled. had spoken aloud, for their eyes to shoot geese on shore while the A cotton that has come valiantly general. him so: "I was crazy, Mary. I'll MY THROML young lady and pretty enough to • • • NATIONAL ENAMELING turned to her. "Richard can't be water casks were being filled. Cap- to the rescue is the new boucle "You can't just tell a green hand spend the rest of my life making make any star of stage or screen Eggs should never be cooked in and STAMPING COMPANY dead, Peter." tain Corr descended to the south weave and designers are certainly to hitch up the wagon and go down H