Thousands surged through the streets to the crowded market place to the sound of pealing church bells as soon as the news of Memel's re-to Germany was made known City was en jete Hell Hitler" we heard à ne resonant sound of bells. The screech of sirens of ships lying in the hi soon pierced the air and s flags appeared on almost evei Memel. house in The suddi rance of thousands of flags a distinct surprise for prior to this morning the flying of the Nazi swastika flags was strict-crowds ran through the shouting the glad tidings that Memel once more was a German city, Loudspeakers blared forth German military music and scores danced and sang in the streets to the music.
Thousands rushed to decorate their houses with green boughs and lands. Cafes, expecting a record business, also decorated their in-tenors and ordered large stocks of beer. Schools throughout the city were closed to allow the children to join in the celebration There was only one question on the lips of every Memel resident and ihey shouted it to one another in the streets: "When will Hitler arrive?"—United Presi.
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