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THE POST, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1948
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Former Teacher
Taken By Death
Mrs. Maude B. Splitt
Died New Year's Eve
Mrs. Maude Bulford Splitt, aged
61, passed away at her home in
Jackson on New Year's Eve. Five
days before Christmas she had a
slight cerebral hemorrhage but was
recovering. She was around the
house and had dinner at the table
with her family that evening. Her
son, Durwood, was going to a New
Years’ Eve party, she accompanied
himg#to the door; told him she would
£6 with him next year to celebrate
‘New Year's Eve. At a quarter of
nine, she was stricken and passed
away immediately.
Mrs. Splitt was a member of
Jackson Methodist Church and the
WSCS. She was loved and respect-
ed by her friends and neighbors.
She was a good neighbor. As one
of her friends expressed it, ‘she
was a noble woman, a lady in the
true sense of the word.”
Before marriage to Gustav Splitt,
she was a school teacher in Dallas
Borough, Dallas Township, and
Jackson Township. She was a dau-
ghter of the late B. Frank Bulford
and Ellen Duckworth Bulford of
Huntsville, Dallas Township.
Mrs. Splitt was well-read. Dur-
ing the war she wrote faithfully to
many of the local boys in the armed
forces. She read every word she
could find concerning the activities
and advancement of the armies, and
followed her son, Durwood, mental-
ly through Africa, Sicily, and Italy.
For many years she was a regular
contributor of Jackson news to the
Dallas Post. !
She is survived by her husband,
Gustav Splitt, two children, Mrs.
Roger Babson Has High Regard |
For British Ability To Survive
Babson Discusses Great Britain
Washington, D. C., January 14—
I have always been in close touch
with Great Britain. For many years
I have had an office in London and
have crossed the ocean many times.
From the earliest part of World War
II, I constantly stated that England
would suffer tremendous losses and
would be temporarily forced to be-
come a second-class power. All of
these forecasts have proven true.
The Labor Government’s Goal
Today I am just as optimistic on
Great Britain as I was pessimistic
ten years ago. When reading the
history of England, I am always im-
pressed to see how many times,
during the last thousand years, she
has been ‘down and out”. The
English people have a character
and steadfastness which, in the end,
is worth far more than money or
even military power. They are the
world’s greatest authorities on col-
onial development, shipping, insur-
ance and banking. I sometimes
think that the poverty propaganda
which England is now issuing is to
help her make a good trade with
the United States! However, we
should not blame her for this as we
cannot afford to have England col-
lapse.
I was a friend of Winston Church-
ill during the War and was sorry
to have him defeated at the last
election. His rabid attack on the
present Labor Government, how-
ever, is unjustified and sometimes
seems almost treason. The Labor
Government, like other pioneers,
makes mistakes, but they have a
worthy goal—namely to develop
some fair policy as a bridge be-
tween Communism and Capitalism.
Norman Franklin of Philadelphia,
and Durwood Splitt at home; two
granddaughters, Kathleen Helen
Franklin and Carol May Franklin of
Philadelphia; two sisters, Mrs. O.
L. Harvey of Dallas, Mrs. Clarence
R. Elston of Huntsville; and several
nieces and nephews. {
Funeral services were held from
her home Saturday afternoon with
Rev. Frank K. Abbott, pastor of
Jackson Methodist Church, officiat-
ing. The 19th Psalm, Mrs. Splitt’s
favorite Bible passage, was read
by Rev. Mr. Abbott. This Psalm
was the example by which Mrs.
Splitt lived and by 6 which she
taught her children to live.
Pall bearers were Dennis Bonning,
Ivor Ashton, Neual Kester, James
Roushey, and nephews, Harold Els-
ton, Thomas Cease, Frank Wyrsch.
Flower carriers were a granddaugh-
ter, Kathleen Helen Franklin, ' and
the following nieces and grand-
nephew: Mrs. Thomas E. Cease, Mrs.
Frank Wyrsch, Mrs. Harold B. Els-
ton, Miss Nancy May Elston, and
Allan Jonathan Cease.
There was many floral tributes,
and despite icy roads the funeral
services were largely attended.
Interment was in Lehman Ceme-
tery.
W.C.T.U. Meeting
Mrs. = Albert Parrish’ of Main
street, Dallas, will be hostess, as-
sisted by Mrs. Elizabeth Titus to
members of the W. C. T. U. Tues-
day, January 20 at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. Carlton Reed will be in
charge of a program centering
around a parliamentary law quiz.
A collection will be taken up for
the wheel chair.
WEST SIDE
In my humble judgment we should
help them in their efforts, although
they will succeed without a bless-
ing from National Association of
Manufacturers.
Watch Africa
For ten years I have been urging
readers to watch Russia. This was
especially true directly following
World War II when Russia was
temporarily popular in this country.
Now I say, “Watch Africa’. Inside
information indicates that the
English industrialists are switching
their energies and money from
India and the Far East to Africa,
which is both richer and nearer
home. I.forecast that England and
France will form an economic alli-
ance for the developement of Africa
which—with the British Dominions
—will again make the British Em-
pire the world’s greatest power.
Therefore, don’t sell England short!
England will get out of India all
she has put in India with a good
profit to boot. This also applies to
certain other distant possessions
which she gradually is relinquishing.
India is cursed with an unbelievably
large population and an impossible
religion. Africa is richer in natural
resources, has comparatively few
people, and these, although called
“heathen”, are adaptable to the
Christian religion. In addition to
the rich undeveloped mines, water
powers, forests, oil prospects, and
other natural resources of Africa,
it is nearby and already within
Great Britain's grip. You hear noth-
ing about giving up Africa.
The Marshall Plan
I find in Washington that the
Marshall Plan will be adopted after
careful tailoring. England is very
glad to have it apply to France,
Italy and Greece generously, but it
is not 'so keen about Korea, China,
and the Far East. English diplo-
mats tell me that it is foolish for
the United States to try to “save
the world.” English statesmen of
all parties are unanimous that the
Mediterranean countries should be
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will definitely control the Mediter-
ranean. England, however, is pre-
pared to let the Chinese themselves
handle the Russians; and they can
do this very well by swallowing
them up. The same applies to the
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Let us also remember that the
British Empire knows the secret of
the atomic bomb. This is both very
important for the protection of the '
British Empire, and also because
atomic energy has an important
future in the development of Africa.
Therefore, let us be generous with
Great Britain as otherwise, when
World War III finally comes, she
may remain neutral and take over
all of Europe and Asia after both
Russia and the United States are
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THE LOW DOWN
FROM HICKORY GROVE
Today I am on Thrift—no
glamor to it, but folks, it is the
lack of same that is causing
too many to listen to the will-
o-the-wisp palaver about secur-
ity and ease, if we just leave
everything to Samuel, Old Boy.
A feller and his little woman
who have saved up a 100 or
1000 bucks and it is in the
bank or is invested at interest
and enabling some company to
do business, like making auto-
mobiles, or building an electric
power system or running a
store, they are going to give
heed to preserving their invest-
ment. This feller and the little
woman want to preserve the
U.S.A. way versus following the
way of the broken down
nations of the earth who have
tried all the short-cuts and
“Utopia tomorrow’ ideas, but
which are still tomorrow ideas
—and getting gloomier versus
better.
Nothing is easy about thrift.
Plenty of things are not easy
but which are good in the long
run. And folks, as a sample,
I am headin’ early in the A.M.
for the dentist—an abscessed
tooth. And the Doctor says if
I take the easy route—avoid
him by going down the other
side of the street—I would be
in for even more aches and
pains, etc., including neuritis,
etc.,, versus facing the music
now, and opening up wide and
showing him just which tooth
it is.
Yours with the low down,
JO SERRA
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Albert Calkins Dies
In General Hospital
where he had been a pa-
since Saturday. Mr. Calkins
was manager of William Kern's
Alderbrook Farms at Alderson.
He had been in failing health for
about five months.
He is survived by his wife; two
daughters, Mrs. Harvey Searfoss, of
Moosic, and Mrs. Arthur Minor, of
Shavertown; his mother, Mrs. Fan-
nie Calkins Morgan, Edwardsville,
and the following brothers and sis-
ters: Elmer Calkins, Plymouth; Mrs.
Rose James, Edwardsville; Mrs. Wil-
liam Ockenhouse and Henry Calk-
ins, Shavertown; Morgan Calkins,
Troy, N.Y. and Russell Calkins of
Pittston. Three grandchildren also
survive.
The funeral will take place from
the home of his sister, Mrs. John
James, 80 Jackson Street, Edwards-
ville, this afternoon at 2. Inter-
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The hull is carved. The Super-
mite motor is driven by one or two
Eveready flashlight batteries.
First, lay out full-size patterns
of the hull (Figures 1 and 2). The
hull is built in three “lifts.” The
two upper lifts are to be cemented
together to form the removable
deck section. The lower lift forms
the actual hull. Figure 3 shows
how the lifts are assembled. Pin
them together temporarily and
carve the outside to shape. Figure
3 shows a typical section through
the hull. After shaping the out-
side, separate the pieces and hol-
low out the upper and lower lifts.
Cement the two lower lifts to-
gether and, when they are dry,
hollow out No. 2 lift to conform
with lift No. 3. Put in the motor
block and the battery clips and
fit the switch as shown in Figure
4. In making the connections, al-
low enough wire so that the deck
portion can be raised to replace
batteries. Put wn the propeller
shaft housing. This may be any
right size to allow an easy fit for
the shaft. Make the propeller as
shown in Figs. 4 and 5 and mount
it on the shaft with cement. Hook
up the, propeller shaft to the mo-
tor shaft with a short lenoth of
plastic or rubber tubing.
Next cut out the fin ana press
it into the bottom just ahead of
the step station. Tater it can be
cemented in place; but first sand
down the entire hull with very
fine sandpaper. Give the whole
works a coat of sanding sealer
(costs 10¢) and sand down again.
The paint job is up to the build-
er. Masking-out lines are indi-
cated for a two-tone desk paint
job; but this is not essential. Nor
is the motor hood or canopy, also
indicated; but this detail improves
the appearance of the boat and
seals it against water damage to
the batteries. Check any tendency
to turn off course by bending the
fin as needed and . . . let her go.
Sincerely yours,
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Conscience Stricken Tree
Thief Sends $10 To State
The Commonwealth's “conscience fund” was another $10 richer
today following receipt by the Department of Forests and Waters of
a letter which told briefly of a motorist uprooting sapling pines in a
State Forest.
Erroneously addressed to “The Pennsylvania Department of Forestry
and Waterways.” but nonetheless®
delivered to the Department of
Forests and Waters, the letter read:
“Dear Sir: A number of years
ago while automobiling through the
north-central part of the State en-
joying the beautiful mountain scen-
ery, I and some other folks stopped
and uprooted about eight or ten
sapling pines from about two to
five feet in height to take along
home to be planted in our lawns
for shrubbery at which time we
were living in Lancaster county.
We plainly saw the penalty signs
and warnings to guilty persons . . .
“If ten dollars will pay damage
ment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
to forest for the saplings please ac-
cept enclosed check. If there is an
additional fine send charges to me
which will be paid if possible . . .
“P.S. I am sorry to have tres-
passed and damaged property . . .
Sincerely and gratefully,
(Signed) Anonymous.”
Department foresters pointed out
that the letterwriter could have re-
ceived a stiff fine of $25 for each
tree . . . or part thereof. And, ac-
cording to law, arrests may be
made any day, including Sundays,
without warrants.
The Department is making no
further investigation of the letter
or the writer.
'Wilkes College
Offering Many
Evening Classes
Registration For
Second Semester
Starts On Monday
Herbert J. Morris, Wilkes College
registrar, has announced that regis-
tration for evening sessions during
the second semester will begin Mon-
day, January 19, through Friday,
January 26, at Chase Hall on the
college campus on South River
street near West South street.
Evening classes are planned to
permit students to work toward
college degrees and for individuals
interested in graduate credits. In
addition, Bucknell University Ex-
tension Courses, to be presented by
visiting professors from the campus
at Lewisburg, will be offered at
Wilkes College during the evening
sessions.
The night classes will begin Mon-
day, February 2, in the Wilkes Col-
lege buildings ,on South River and
South Franklin streets, and mem-
bers of the Wilkes College faculty
will serve as instructors at the
sessions.
Courses and subjects to be offered
at the evening sessions include the
following: Biology, Bacteriology;
-| Economics, Business Education and
Guidance, Principles of Economics;
Economic Problems, Principles of
Accounting, Advanced Accounting;
Business Law (Contracts, Negotiable
Instruments), Advertising, Labor
Problems and Personnel Manage-
ment, and Cost Accounting.
English— Elementary Exposition,
Creative Writing, Public Speaking,
Extemporaneous Speaking, Ameri-
can Prose and Poetry.
History—United States and Penn-
sylvania History, Recent European
History.
Mathematics— Algebra Review,
College Algebra, Introduction to
Statistical Analysis, Differential Cal-
culus. :
Political Science—Government in
the United States, American Politic-
al Parties.
Psychology— General Psychology,
Psychological Tests, Rorschach
Technique.
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Sociology—Introductions to the
Study of Society, Marriage and the
Family.
In the foreign language field,
Wilkes College will offer elementary
courses in French, German, Spanish,
and Polish. A course in Modern
Polish Literature will also be
offered.
The Bucknell University extension
courses offered at Wilkes College
beginning February 2 include the
following: Education—Guidance, Ex-
tra-Curricular Activities; Counseling
Methods, Secondary School Super-
vision, and Elementary School Cur-
riculum. ;
Economics—Labor Problems and
Personnel Management.
Organists To Present
Bach Choir Director
The Wilkes-Barre Chapter of the
American Guild of Organists will
present Dr. Ifor Jones Tuesday,
January 20th at 8 P.M. at First
Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre, in
a “Choral Clinic.” A picked choir
of twenty-five voices will be used
to demonstrate his work.
Dr. Jones is Director of the fam-
ous Bach Choir Festival of Bethle-
hem and Teacher of Choral Con-
ducting at Peabody Conservatory,
Baltimore. He is a very impressive
looking young man with a dynamic
personality. At the age of eight
years he was playing organ in his
home town in the mining section
of South Wales: At ten years of
age he was composing. And so his
life has been a series of advancing
steps in the world of music—
especially in the choral field.
When he was invited to direct
the Bethlehem choir, it was with
great concern that the Bethlehem
critics awaited the first performance,
lest the reputation that the choir
was justly proud of, might suffer
in a change of Directors. But when
he directed with his characteristic
sureness and reverent attitude to-
ward the work at hand, those same
critics of Bethlehem and also of
Philadelphia sat back with a feeling
of satisfaction that “all would be
well.”
And so, the Wilkes-Barre Chapter
is proud and happy to present this
man to Wyoming Valley and
especially to any choir or choral-
minded people.
Charles Henderson was appointed
general chairman of the perform-
ance and serving with him are
Estelle Broadt, Lois Lee, and Arline
Weiss of Coughlin High School,
President of the Mozart Club.
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