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I I I THE RAPID CITY DAILY JOURNAL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1939. PAGE FIVE SOCIETY Kitty Arnold Phone 2486 PRESIDENTS AND SECRETARIES BANQUET Mrs. Amelia Morris, Bismarck, N. national president of the American Legion auxiliary was guest-ofhonor at the presidents and secretaries banquet in the ball room of the Alex Johnson hotel yesterday evening.

More than 200 guests were present at the affair. A Black Hills theme was carried out in decorations, with clusters of pine cones and kinnikinic bordering the full length of the speakers table and centering adjoining tables. The theme was completed in the menus, nut cups, and favors of paper weights of mounted Black Hills granite, which were to the guests. Rushmore were presented, presented to guests-of-honor. While the guests were being seated and throughout the banquet music was furnished by the string quartet composed of La Vaughn Owen, Helen Boyd, Kay Frohlich and Jean Miser.

The dinner was preceded by community singing. Mrs. Morris, who was introduced by Miss Marie Koch, Aberdeen, president of the past president's parley, expressed her appreciation for the cooperation which she had received during her term as national president. A floral tribute was paid to her by the past department presidents, Mrs. Hazel Lindstead, Pierre: Mrs.

Henrietta Paulson, Redfield; Mrs. Linnie Bender, Rapid Mrs. Clara Hall, Garretson; Mrs. Eva Sherburne, Madison, Mrs. Amy, Anderson, Aberdeen; Mrs.

Bernice Ewing, Aberdeen, Miss Christine Olson, Mitchell; Mrs. Florence Lee, Estelline, past department secretary; and Mrs. Eleanor Wright, Gregory, department president. Mrs. Lenore Nielsen, Rapid City, local unit president, and Mrs.

Ella Christenson, Rapid City, chairman of the banquet committee, were introduced. A consisted of two vocal solos Program, Katherine Walpole, accompanied at the piano by Edward Swander, a dramatic reading by Mary Jane Holm, and a humorous reading by Miss Susan Holm. MRS. THOMAS HICKSON HOSTESS TO BRIDAL PARTY Mrs. Thomas Hickson entertained a few friends at her home yesterday evening in honor of Miss Mildred Nehrenberg, who will become the bride of Leonard Gapen, Rapid City, later in the fall.

The evening was spent in playing Chinese checkers, with prizes being won by Bernice and Mildred Nehrenberg. The -honor was presented with a gift of glass ware. At the close of the evening refreshments were served by the hostess. SKYLINE DRIVE CLUB The Skyline Drive club will meet Friday with, Mrs. E.

T. Schmucker, with J. Robinson as cohostess. Roll call will be, "When I First Met My Husband." BUNCO COFFEE CLUB MEETS Seven members of the Bunco Coffee club met at the Virginia cafe yesterday for a late afternoon luncheon. Mrs.

Myrtle Wagner was presented with a birthday gift from the group. Miss Phyllis Patrick, Wilmington, was a guest. The next meeting will be at the 1 home of Mrs. Mona Caughran, Sept. 5, with Mrs.

Albert Sieber as hostess. P. T. A. CHORUS TO RESUME MEETINGS The P.

T. A. chorus will hold its first meeting of the fall at the home of Mrs. Charles Crawford, 124 Main tomorrow at 2 p. m.

Election of officers will be held and rehearsals will get under way. All new and old members are invited to attend. MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT Announcement has just been made of the marriage of Miss Mildred Wick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.

C. Wick, Ralph, and Ralph E. Skiff, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.

H. Skiff, Rapid City. The ceremony took place at Sturgis, April 11, with the Rev. C. D.

Erskine officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Skiff will reside in Rapid City. MAIL CLERKS AND CARRIERS PICNIC A large crowd attended an annual picnic for mail clerks, carriers, railway mail clerks and their families at the Municipal park Sunday.

The afternoon was spent in playing games. Mrs. Harry Pecht, Mrs. William Dale, Mrs. W.

B. Stotelmeyer and Mrs. S. C. Crow were in charge of arrangements.

Federal Board To Make 'Check Up' Of S. D. UCC Set-Up Pierre, Aug. 30 -(P)- Governor Bushfield said today he had been advised by Oscar M. Powell, executive director of the federal social security board, that a representative of the board would come to South Dakota to make "a check up" concerning reopening of the state's employment service offices.

The executive said Powell did not indicate when the offices would be reopened or what the nature of the "check up" would be. One-Time Matinee Idol Takes Bride Hollywood, Aug. 30-(AP)-Maurice Costello, one-time matinee idol, brought a bride back to Hollywood today to introduce to surprised friends. She is the former Ruth Reeves. daughter of Federal Judge Albert Reeves of Kansas City, They were married yesterday after an elopement to Tijuana, Mexico.

He gave his age as 54, she as 30. Costello is the father of Actresses Dolores and Helene Costello. WINS AMONG COMMERCIALS FIOL The gigantic white swan of the Rapid River Milling company was judged the best among commercial floats in Tuesday's American Legion parade. Miss Carol Forest is riding on the float. (Journal photo and engraving).

Thousands View Great Parade Here Rapid City's most spectacular parade in many years, lasting for over an hour, thrilled a crowd in Rapid City Tuesday afternoon as the feature entertainment attraction of the annual department American Legion convention. One of the best in the history of the department convention, and possibly the best ever staged in Rapid City, the parade was the result of cooperation not only between various departments of the American Legion and Rapid City business houses, but with other sections of the Black Hills also participating. Custer, Spearfish, Keystone, Belle Fourche, Deadwood, Lead, other Hills cities lent various features to the procession. Sturgis Wins Sturgis' Legion float entry, depicting child welfare through the "Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe," won first prize in the class of floats from posts in cities over 2,500 population. As it developed, it was the only entry, but had been originally entered in that section and remained there.

The judges, however, said had it not been in that section it would have been a worthy competitor in any of the classes. First prize for posts from cities under 2,500 population was won by Hill City post, No. 160, advertising Hill City as the "Heart of the Black Hills" and the region as a vacation playground. Second prize went to Toronto post, No. 181, advertising Toronto as the "Heart of the Potato District." In the commercial section, first place was won by the giant white swan of the Rapid River Milling company, for Swan's Down flour.

The float was one of the largest in the parade, standing approximately 15 feet high and forming an enormous swan. Miss Carol Forest rode on the float. Second prize went to the CCC float of Lightning Creek camp, west of Custer. The float showed a forest scene, with miniature CCC men working in the forest, contrasting the burned over and the green. Comical A float of the Valet Cleaners won the prize as the most comical in the entire parade, showing two darkies rolling one lost nearly all' his clothing; having been The "taken to the cleaners." Superintendent M.

E. Lindsey, Custer; the Rev. C. D. Erskine, Sturgis, and Superintendent E.

B. Bergquist, Rapid City, said they had difficult time deciding the best among the many outstanding entries. They also announced the window of the Rapid City Lumber and Machinery as the first prize winner in a special contest. The window, designed W. Piebenga and A.

D. Yarrington, shows a battle scene, with cannon, trench mortars, trenches, 40 and 8 railroad, barbed wire entanglements and "no man's land." The window will remain in until the first of next week. Honorable mention was awarded to the windows of the MontanaDakota Utilities Co. and the Yost Paint and Wallpaper Co. The parade was directed by Col.

E. A. Beckwith and his committee and was skillfully handled. Lawrence Rossum had charge of all floats, of which there were over 60. Parade Itself Leading the parade was a police car driven by Chief of Police Len C.

Rogers, accompanied by Rollie Wilson, while marching at the head of Legion units were Department Commander Turner M. Rudesill, Rapid City, and his staff, followed by the All -State Legion band with three local majorettes. Rosable Gore, Fern Raetz and Ruth Fankel. Marvin Keck, Rapid City, is director. The massed colors of over 60 flags of Legion posts and auxiliary units was one of the most colorful units in the entire procession.

It was followed by the president of the auxiliary, Mrs. Eleanor Wright, Gregory, and her staff, in cars; D. K. Dalager and Dr. E.

A. Welch, Hot Springs; Dr. Ray Stratton, Huron, grand chef de gare of the 40 and 8, city commissioners and other Legion officials, who took their places in the reviewing stand. The Philip band, which has been a popular musical unit here for several days, was followed by Legionnaires of District 9, led by District Commander G. B.

Gil- left Philadelphia, the German government ordered all German vessels in foreign ports to return home at once. Customs officials expressed the belief the Wiegand may have heeded that call- although maritime laws required that she go to Norfolk without stopping. MINES MEETS (From page one) pation in the program, which was carried out on an experimental basis in 13 colleges early this year, will be made at the first re regular faculty meeting this fall. To facilitate establishment of the course, if approved by the faculty, an application already has been made, Dr. Connolly said.

Illich said 11,000 youths between the ages of 18 and 25 will be given the flight training this year. Of that number, he added, approximately 95 percent will be college students, distributed among various on basis of state Between- 500 and institutions. 600 colleges and universities are expected to participate in the pro- gram. Fees Outlined A 76-hour ground course, given by the participating school, and a 35-hour flight course by a flight operator selected by the school, are required. It is recommended by the CAA that freshmen be excluded.

Students who elect to take the training will be required, upon passing a physical examination, to pay the school a $40 fee and the federal government will contribute another $20 per student to the school. Flight operators will be paid between $270 and $290 for training each student, all of that amount to be paid by the government. The CAA sets up the curriculum and furnishes necessary study materia! to both school instructors and students. A maximum of ten students for any one airplane and any one flight instructor is allowed, although a school may have from 20 to 50 students enrolled in the course. Dr.

Connolly said the School of Mines faculty will decide at its meeting whether students participating in the flight training program will be given credit towards a degree. Vocational Course Davis said the training program was purely a vocational course, desigued to stimulate the aviation industry in the United States and to promote safe flying. Students must pass a rigid medical examination, approximating the qualifications for army and navy pilots. He emphasized, however, that graduates of the course are in no way obligated for army and navy service. "It has been recognized by army and navy he said, "that college students are better flying material than youths who have not received such training.

It will be a very healthy situation for the aviation industry in the United States to train large numbers of college students, who, it is presumed, will continue as private flyers, thus providing a stimulus for airplane manufacture. We hope this training program also will make for safer flying." If the School of Mines elects to participate in the program and is approved by the CAA, the ground school course probably will start by Oct. 15 and flight training by Nov. 15. Allotments to schools are to be made soon after Sept.

1. Instructors Re-Checked In preparation for the training program, the CAA is engaged in re-checking all flight instructors in the United States, Davis said. Those failing to meet qualifications will be given dual instruction to bring them up to, the standards required. Among those attending last night's meeting Moodie, Lead, member of the state aeronautics commission; Russell Halley, Rapid City flyer, who has been selected by the School of Mines as first choice for flight operator; Floyd Barlow, another Rapid City pilot and flight instructor; Lee Burton, Edgemont flyer; and Phil Potter, chairman of the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce aviation committee. GOVERNOR STUDIES (From page one) other witnesses refuted allegations made by Collins and others yesterday morning and at the first hearing two weeks ago.

Depositions of Aberdeen citizens favorable to Beckwith also were entered in evidence. The UCC secretary, questioned by his attorneys, Eugene Mahoney of Sioux Falls, and Don Fellows, of Mitchell, and cross-examined by Ellsworth Evans, Sioux Falls, counsel for Collins, denied charges he was frequently intoxicated or appeared at his office with "a hangover." "Were you ever intoxicated in the offices of the unemployment compensation commission?" he was asked. "Never." was the reply. Beckwith admitted taking "an occasional drink," but declared he did so only in the evenings. "I never was unfit for duty in the morning because of indulgence or overindulgence in liquor," he declared.

Admits Shooting Steno He admitted a charge he shot a stenographer, Edna Arch, with an air pistol, but contended the incident took place about 5 o'clock in the afternoon when the office force was preparing to leave on a picnic. Collins and others previously testified the "shooting" occurred earlier in the afternoon. also said the incident did not create an uproar in the office as was alleged by other witnesses. To Collins' charge that he was "stretched across a bed drunk" when Collins and a federal official called at his room in a Washington hotel in July, 1937, Beckwith made an emphatic denial. "Were you intoxicated any time you were in Washington?" Fellows asked.

"No sir," Beckwith replied. He testified that two men came to his room in the hotel The was working on reports. Fel- Experts Say Allies Cannot Send Land Forces To Poland Bilbo's Man Wins Demo Nomination In Mississippi Jackson, Aug. 30 (AP) Paul backed by Senator Burneodore G. Bilbo in a political feud with Washington ramifications, held a plurality today over Martin Sennett Conner for the democratic nomination for governor of Mississippi.

Senator Pat Harrison, Bilbo's colleague who opposed some new deal measures in congress, supported Conner, a former governor, in a primary election run-off yesterday. Democratic nomination is tantamount to election in this state. Returns from 1,507 of 1,660 precincts gave Johnson 140,785 and Conner 118,015. Conner's defeat puts the BilboJohnson forces in power in 1940, when Mississippi will send 18 delegates to the national democratic convention. Bilbo is an outspoken advocate of a third term for President Roosevelt.

News Behind the News (From page one) Grew is here on vacation. Officially he has planned to return to his post around September 15. It has been announced he will hold a press conference just before he goes, but press conferences can be called off. Whether or not a new man is chosen, a completely altered diplomatic situation is probable. Inside and outside evidences of a Japanese to foster settlement campaign, the United States started shortly after State Secretary Hull denounced the Japanese trade treaty, July accelerated 26.

This since activity Hitler made has his political trade treaty with Russia and left Japan out in the cold. The new Tokyo cabinet is presumed to have been picked primarily for the purpose of carrying the policy still further. Difficulties in the path of settlement are great but Japan apparently wants trade treaty and may give something to get it. Hitler may have, been calling Mussolini on the telephone, but the eager watchers noted from here that Il Duce did not thereafter rush to construct any bombproof shelters, recall his ships, or brandish war-preparations. His enthusiasm for the other end of the axis (now including his hated Russia) was laconically reflected in a decision to have a blackout the next night in Rome.

Mark these words with red pencil: Hitler has lost Mussolini, regardless of minor appearances to the contrary. No one around here likes to admit Hitler ever did anything well, but there are several officials who would like to hire the ghost writers of his "old front fighter" letter to Daladier. Strictly off the record it considered a diplomatic classic. It oozed honesty and sincerity and carried a very convincing argument about his right to Danzig and a road to it. Good ghost writers are scarce in Washington.

War circles have been laughing at many of the reports from Europe, particularly the ones about Hitler lacking air pilots, about 000 of his planes being defective, and that the Russians would ship arms to Poland in case of war against Germany. Loudest laugher at the airplane propaganda was Generald Arnold, chief of the air corps, who knows his business and some of Hitler's. The state department still was suffering from European ague on Monday, but the president's one and only experienced secretary, Steve Early, significantly started his vacation that day. Big Program Set For Lead Labor Day Lead, Aug. 30-A full day and evening of entertainment is lined up for Lead's annual Labor day festival Monday.

The day's program will begin at 8:30 a. m. and will continue throughout the day and evening at the city park. Baseball and softball games, exhibitions of Boy and Girl Scout activities, foot and bicycle races for boys and girls with cash prizes, dancing afternoon and evening in the big park pavilion, a jitter-bug contest late in the afternoon, music by the Homestake band, and four acts of tumbling, acrobatics, trapeze work, juggling and comedy by two troupes of professional entertainers are some of the features listed for the day. A merry-go-round, ferris wheel, glider, "octopus" and kiddie ride will operate all day and evening on the grounds, and lunches and refreshments will be available.

The Lead Labor day celebration is given each year under the auspices of the Homestake Aid association, local charity organization, and all funds above expenses are used to conduct the association's yeararound program of charity in this section of the Black Hills. All Lead people are asked to contribute a half day's pay to the H. A. A. fund in connection with the Labor day celebration.

The charity fund is administered throughout the year by a group of experienced women. The local Labor celebration began many years ago in a modest way as a community picnic, when one housewife was asked to bring a cake, another potato salad, or other food. Everybody had a good time then, just as they do now, for the community "picnic" spirit is still preserved, although entertainment features are more elaborate and varied. There will be something doing all day and all evening and plans are completed for taking care of the LISual large Labor day crowd. lows offered in evidence a number of telegrams which Beckwith said he was preparing and sending in Washington at the time he was alleged to have been intoxicated.

Says Helen a Family Friend Beckwith admitted Collins' allegation that while the two were on the Washington trip he met a woman named Helen at Atlantic City, He said the lady had visited at the Beckwith home in Aberdeen and had taken at least one trip with him and Mrs. Beckwith. 'He also stated that while. he and the lady were in Atlantic City they had taken motion pictures with his camera which showed them together and had shown the film to his friends in Aberdeen on repeated occasions. "Mrs.

Beckwith knowledge of the whole matter," he declared. The lady's last name was not disclosed during the questioning. Beckwith denied previous testimony that he was domineering and arrogant with his employes or that he used vile and obscene language in a public place. He said he was "pretty even tempered" and "not given much to swearing." Tells of Altercation The official told the governor he had had "a slight altercation" with Norman Babb, a UCC employe, in an Aberdeen cafe but denied Babb's accusation that he had committed a nuisance. Beckwith also denied he took time off from his duties to circulate petitions to refer a legislative act reducing the personnel of the unemployment compensation commission from three members to one.

The witness said he knew employes of the office "didn't circulate petitions during working hours." Asked by Evans if he always remembered everything that happened when he been drinking or if he ever forgot, Beckwith replied: "If I forgot it I wouldn't know whether I remembered it." Beckwith refuted previous testimony he had had difficulty with Aberdeen business people. Testify for Beckwith Two UCC employes, Leo Pietz, accountant, and Frank Cisar, statistician, both testified they had never seen Beckwith intoxicated in public or in the office and never knew of him being abusive to his employes. J. H. McKeever, Aberdeen business man, testified he had numerous business dealings with Beckwith and had never seen him intoxicated or under the influence of liquor.

would say his reputation is good," McKeever declared when asked concerning Beckwith's reputation in Aberdeen. Under cross examination MeKeever admitted he sold the UCC $8,000 worth of equipment. The opposing attorneys clashed frequently during the hearing over the framing of questions to witnesses and the admissability of testimony. NO MORE 'DICTATORS' Philadelphia, Aug. 30-(AP)The Loyal Order of Moose, by unanimous resolution.

today struck the word "dictator" from its rituals and titles of elective officers throughout the speaking The action was recommended of by U. S. Senator James J. Davis Pennsylvania, director al of the order, report to delegates attending the 51st international convention. The word "dictator" will be replaced by "governor." By ANDRUE BERDING Washington, Aug.

30 (AP) American military experts expressed the opinion today that Britain and France could not send land forces to the direct assistance of Poland in case of war. Although calling any predictions the equivalent of looking into a crystal globe, experts here have figured out a prospective campaign about as follows: War comes Germany attacks Poland and defends herself in the west behind the Siegfried or Limes line. The Poles make their stand behind the Vistula river, which flows south from Danzig. Britain and France institute a naval blockade of Germany, hoping to starve the country as they did in 1914-1918. Germany's institution of food rationing even before war breaks out has impressed some officials here, for the reich waited a long time after the World war broke out before doing that.

France mans the Maginot line but does not break through the Siegfried line. An overwhelming force, in the opinion of military men, might be needed for a successful attack on the Siegfried line. Britain sends some planes to France, perhaps a small land force, but keeps the majority of her forces at home. Both Britain and France may send bombers over christ, Belvidere. The district won the honor position in the parade by virtue of the largest percentage membership gain during the year.

Highway Safety A float of the state highway department featured highway sign service and safety driving, while Custer state park presented cages containing coyotes, bobcats and the famous bear cubs. District 1 delegates were followed by the Hornestake Mining company's float, showing a hoist and other modern mining machinery in action. more Pottery company, Keystone, presented a small covered wagon drawn by goats. The Rapid City American Legion drum and bugle corps was followed by members of District 6, 13 and 8, after which came the historic "Shooting of Wild Bill Hickok" float from the Deadwood Days of '76. Next was the prize winning CCC float and it was followed by the popular Kilties band from Pierre, picturesque in Highland uniforms.

Members of Districts 10, 2, 7 and 4 were followed by a Gates nursery truck featuring evergreens, native foliage of the Black Hills, and a forest service truck with an unusual wildlife scene and youthful service men guarding it. A massive team of oxen pulled a covered wagon representing the First National Bank of the Black Hills, followed by the Junior Chamber of Commerce red, white and blue float, featuring Francis Schmid, 1939 champion, and his Soap Box Derby racer. District 5 delegates were followed by the new Huron Sons of the Legion drum corps, a snappy organization only a year old. Next came Legionnaires of District 3, followed by the "Potato county" float from Toronto. Northwestern Bell Telephone company float contrasted communication in 1839 and 1939, followed by Legionnaires from District 12.

The Spearfish drum and bugle corps presented a colorful and tuneful picture, followed by a Homecraft bakery miniature car and Legionnaires from District 11 and 14. Aberdeen's famous Schnese quadruplets drew generous applause. They were accompanied by their mother, Mrs. Fred Schnese, and their teacher, Miss Lourene Pulfrey. The Sturgis child welfare float was followed "Miss Litening" on a is, Litening truck.

A Dutch scene, with a windmill, Dutch girls and tulips was shown on a float of the home extension and 4-H clubs, followed by the sprightly Custer high school band. A group of girls dressed in pastel shades of many colors represented the local unit of the American Legion auxiliary, while next in line was a float of the old age recovery plan, carrying a picture of Dr. Francis Townsend, founder of the movement and a former resident of Belle Fourche. Commercials A float of the Rapid Electric Co. was followed by a float of Fish and Hunter company, "attractive figures on pictured by boasting, a bevy of pretty girls on a stack of building material.

Stage Barn Caverns, near Piedmont, was represented by the Sidney stage coach and Duhamel Indian pageant and Sitting Bull Caverns were represented by Alex Duhamel and other members of his fanny on horseback, followed by a delegation of richly dressed Indians. Beckers' camera shop was advertised by a giant camera and the Knight Music company had a band wagon carrying about 40 members of its youthful accordion band, directed by Louis Bishop. H. M. Whitaker Co.

had an unusual float, a huge metal man made of furnace parts and a gigantic fourth dimension star, a problem in geometric tinsmithing. The Furniture Exchange boasted a Philco radio in operation, followed by a garden scene, with water sprinkling, by the Mellgren plumbing shop. Next was the Valet Cleaners float that won humorous honors, followed by a red and white degree of honor float, an IOOF car, a Rebekah car and a blue and orange Theta Rho Girls' club float. The huge Swan's Down float, representing the company's 50th anniversary, was followed by the White River band that has created a tremendous hit in Rapid City this week. Behind the band was a fleet of vehicles of the Highland Beverage company, including a Grainbelt car brightly decorated in gold, other cars, white, a rose Coca and Cola blue; truck, two two Grainbelt trucks, and a transport.

Band The colorful Cowboy band from Belle Fourche was a treat to the spectators, especially those from east of the river. Next came three trucks of the Wilson Forwarding company and Frank Ewing's steam car. A Stockman's Commission Co. entry was followed by a Bradsky Oil Co. "Screwdriver" comic entry and a Polar Pantry truck.

Kelly Distributing Co. was represented by a 1909 model International automobile and a truck, while the Rapid City Lumber and Machinery company truck promoted building materials, followed by a Scheidt tin shop truck. An elaborate and outstanding car, completely covered with pink, white and green decorations, represented the Rapid City National bank, while the Modern Woodmen of America's float was covered with black, orange, white green streamers. Another of then outstanding entries of the parade was that of the Honolulu Conservatory of Music, presenting a Hawaiian scene with palm trees, guitar players and hula dancers. Another Scheidt tin shop truck was followed by the Nameless cave truck.

Mills Drug store was represented the by taking LaVern Osdal demonstrating of home motion pictures, an item featured by the store's camera department. Rapid City Tire and Tread Co. truck was covered with red, white and blue streamers, followed by a Bode shoe shop entry. Warren-Lamb Lumber company depicted its 25th anniversary with a cake with candles and a huge Ponderosa pine log. A Standard Oil Co.

truck was followed by a giant beacon of the Beacon lunch. Hill City's prize winning float, advertising Labor day celebration at Hill City Monday, was followed by an elaborate float of the Rate Cleaners, featuring a girl riding on top of the car, her cerise crepe dress covering the entire car. Mabee Motor featuring swimmers, was followed by an Insul-Fibre company truck and Fay's barber shop, featuring a haircut in process. Two Puritan Oil followed by two company cars trucks from were Mercer Pontiac, one a 1902 model claimed to be the oldest car in the state. trucks of the Buckingham Transportation company were followed by a Salvation Army car featuring "France, 1917- 1918." A group of decorated bicycles from Monday's "Kiddies" parade was followed by a camping scene float of Troop 22 of Boy Scouts, sponsored by the Legion.

The final unit of the long procession was a gigantic pine -decorated float of the local post of the Legion, host to the present convention. NAZI FREIGHTER IN MYSTERY MOVE Philadelphia, Aug. 30-(P) -A situation with many elements of an international spy mystery confronted Philadelphia customs officials today. The mystery centered around the North German Lloyd freighter Weigand. Customs officials said they had asked the coast guard to search for her.

The situation, as presented to government officials by William R. Egan, who piloted the ship down the Delaware river to the Atlantic ocean, was: The vessel left Philadelphia at noon Saturday, with Norfolk, as her next port of call. Nearing Delaware breakwater at the mouth of the Delaware river, the freighter abruptly turned around and steamed back up the river. Off Marcus Hook, miles below Philadelphia--the Wiegand dropped anchor. There two mysterious passengers came aboard.

When dawn came, the freighter was steaming toward sea again. Pilot Egan left the freighter at the breakwater. She has not been sighted since, although due at Norfolk yesterday. "It seems apparent there was something illegal about it," said one customs official. "We feel the mysterious passengers were fleeing this country." Egan said the vessel's captain, Johann Hermann, received a message by short wave radio shortly fore turning back up the river.

A short time after the freighter Germany to encourage the Poles. May Try to Break Blockade Germany may try out her planes against the British fleet in an attempt to break the blockade. Italy may or may not come in on the side of Germany. Opinion here is about equally divided. If Italy does not come in, Britain land idea France that respect the her two neutrality.

western powers would seek to strike at Germany's rear by going across northern Italy and up over the Brenner pass is considered untenable in military circles here. There is no point, experts say, in forcing Italy into the war on the side of Germany. If Italy does come in, France strikes in northwestern Italy to paralyze the country's industry, eliminate Italy as quickly as possible-if possible. There are various other uncertainties. Will Russia mobilize on the Polish border, thus immobilizing a large portion of the Polish army? What will the smaller states like Hungary, Rumania and Turkey do? What they do might change the whole picture.

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