Winners of National 1945 Corn Growing Awards SEWING CIRCLE NEEDLEW ORK Smart Eace-Framing Fascinator heavily sewn with sequins for din­ ner und theater wear. • .« o H a t.n n b o f America were announced during the meeting of the Illinois Agricultural Zion M , O S L ee Jr F ,"um rl' h‘ * " " W M ‘ddle‘on Moun‘ Jakson. V . the national , ham- pion. Mr». O. 9. Lee Jr„ F orest Hill. Md., woman champion; and Charles Beatty of Ohio. Junior champloa. P R E S ID E N TS MOTHER IS 93 WASHINGTON. - The President1« mother Is 93 year« old. If » been ■ long 93 year» of taking knocks and enjoying good time« since her birth November 25. 1852. That win Just two years after the fnmous Missouri compromise which historians claim contributed to the Civil war. In the years that have passed, the Jackson county farm where Murtha Ellen Truman was born has become 33rd and Indiana avenue in Kansas City, while her son. whom she never expected to be President, now sits in the White House. Like her son, Mrs. Truman is a friendly person who likes company, including newspaper reporters. And if it wasn't for her maiden daughter. Miss Mary Jane Truman, who lives with her, and another son, who lives not far away, the President's mother would be a mecca of news interest. But whenever her son and daughter see a reporter approaching, death lurks in their eyes. The newsman is treated us a carrier of bubonic plague. If you are fortunate enough to meet Mrs. Truman, however, you can understand where her son gets his energy. Except for being slightly hard of hearing, she Is exceptionally hearty. Her voice is crisp, her observations pointed, and she possesses a poise and calmness of spirit rare in women of her age. First American-Made Jet-Propelled Robot Bomb Enclose IS cents for Pattern To Save Money, M ix Your Cough Relief a t Home S o E a sy 1 N o C ooking^Q uick R e lie f. 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I never thought he would be vice president—nor senator, for that matter. But whatever he Is—I ’m for him.” Since the British liberation of Hong Kong, these two Chinese brothers, named Big Wings, I t , and Little Wings, 8, have been adopted by the RAF Spitfire squadron stationed al Kaitak airport. Their father was killed by the Japs and their mother is seriously ill. First New Irons Off Assembly Line Newest kind of Iron, a Eureka company cordless electric, which operates from safety base to which cord Is attached, Is shown coming off the assembly line. The Iron operates from a thermostat-controlled elec­ tric safety base from which Instant heat is drawn by brief electric con­ tact. A micro-heat regulator in base governs temperature. Comdr. Louis J. Kirn, who has been reported selected to succeed Comdr. Oscar Hagberg as head coach of the Navy football team. Photo shows him when he starred for the Navy in 1931. He will take charge next year. Heads Legion Women Mrs. Walter G. Craven, Charlotte, N. C., who was elected president of the American Legion auxiliary at the national convention recently held in Chicago. Percentage A traveler dropped into a res­ Mrs. Truman reads with interest, taurant and ordered two eggs. The occasionally attends the Baptist church, knows everyone in Grand­ waitress brought him four. “ But I only ordered two,” said view and until recently took an active part in the affairs of the com­ the man. “I know,” was the w aitress’ ex­ munity. Back in 1934 when she was a rela­ planation, “ but half the eggs are tive youngster of only 82, Mrs Tru­ bad.” man even took an active part in They say Bifkins married her H arry’s campaign for the Democrat­ ic senatorial nomination, making because her uncle left her a mil­ frequent trips into Missouri counties lion bucks. But he says he’d have visiting old friends in behalf of her married her no matter who left it son. Then, during the last Presiden­ to her. tial campaign, she opened her home to women of Washington township G iddap communities and served as chair “ Why are you going to quit, man of county group meetings for Bill? Are your wages too low?” women party workers. “ The wages are all right, but When Truman first was mentioned I’m keeping a horse out of a job.” as vice presidential nominee, his mother didn’t want him to be vice Worst One president. “The traps on this course are “ Harry Is doing a good job In the senate,” she said. “ And he ought to stay there.” And anyone who has ever talked with Mrs. Truman cannot deny that. Her eyes never fail to twinkle when someone mentions her son. Mrs. Truman has enjoyed good health since her recovery from a fall in April, 1944, when she slipped on a rug and suffered a broken left hip and left shoulder. When she at­ tends community activities she usu­ ally wears a black dress and hat, and a dark wool shoulderette to keep her warm. Secret service men who have found it difficult to keep up with the pace of President Truman undoubt­ edly will agree with her statement describing her son when she said: “He is no slow person. He gets where he’s going in short order.” CAPITAL CHAFF After flirting with various law firm offers, Franklin Roosevelt Jr. finally decided to team up with New York’s ex-Lt. Gov. Charlie Poletti. The firm is Poletti, Diamond, Rabin, Freidin and Mackay. . . . Young Roosevelt has been doing a swell job pushing housing for veterans dumped off the boats from Europe. He is roaring mad at Mayor La­ Guardia for neglecting this. . . "The mayor knew 'way last summer that these men were going to be coming back,” says young FDR, “but did nothing about it. Most of the men can’t afford to stay in New York hotels, even if the hotels had any rooms, which they haven't.” . . . Kentucky Republicans view 269- pound Ed Pritchard (he reduced from 300) as one of the smartest political organizers in the state. 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