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Child Health Day

Throughout the length and breadth Of
the United States, arrangements are
under way for this years observance Of
Child Health Day, Maryland will take
part. as usual, in the celebration Of the
day that has been set aside in order that
nationwide attention may be focused
upon the health needs of the children Of
this country.
Tucked away among the various Off
cial Acts of the Congress Of the United
States, is one that was passed on May
IA, 1928, and tia DEGREES that May
Day the first day Of May shall be cele-
brated annually throughout the United
States, as Child Health Day To in
sure nationwide observance of the day,
each year since then, the President OF
the United States has issued a procla-
nation calling upon the people Of this
country to give special consideration on
Child Health Day, to the furtheranee
of activities for the protection and de-
velopment of the physical and mental
health of the children and young people
of this nation. The governors OF all of
the States and the mayors ofmany cities
have followed with similar messages
urging local observance Of the day or
recommending specific action in accor-
dance with specific needs.
The Act further specifies that the
United States flag shall be displayed on
all government buildings on Child Health
Day, and asks that it be displayed, also
on other suitable places not to comemo-
rate some great national event, or the
deeds of some hero but as reminder Of
the health protection that should be
afforded to our nations greatest asset
the children Of today. the grown-ups Of
tomorrow, upon whom will rest, even
tually, the duty and burden of carrying
on the responsibilities of citizenship.
In announcing the plans for partieipa.
ton in the nationwide observance Of
Child Health Day. Child Health
Day in Maryland, marks the beginning
each spring, Of activities that are carried
on all the year round, throughout the
State, for the promotion of the health
and well-being Of the children and grow.
ing girls and boys of the commonwealth,
health conferences, clinics for protection
against disease and ill health, and re.
creational activities. "
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Orphans Court

The Court met in regular session on
Tuesday with Judges Earnest N Hen
derscn, John R. Rice and Arthur Cox
present.
The following business was transacted
Application made by Lawrence John
son and J. Reed Bailey for letters of
administration on the personal estate of
Fife o. johnson; Bond fixed at $1,000, 90
Bond of Daniel W. Butler and Will
liam D. Butler, administrators Of Charles
H. Butler filed and approved: Letters
issued; Warrants to appraise personal
and real estate issued to George P,
Wise and J. V. Herbert; Notice to
Creditors sent MARYLAND INDEPEND-
ENT.
Audit of balance distributable on first
and final administration account in
estate Of Yancy Warren filed and ap-
proved,
Will of Francis T. Mates admitted
to probate; remuneration of widow Of
Testator filed; Application made by
Raymond j. Mates for Letters of Ad-
ministration C. T. A; Bond fixed by the
Court in penalty of s225O.0O.
Will of Isabella Banks admitted to
probate; Bond of Belle C. Boarman, Ex-
ecutrix, filed and approved; Notice to
Creditors sent to MARYLAND INDEPEN-
DENT.
Application by Edward J. Edelen and
Julian T. Simpson for Letters of Ad-
ministration on Estate of James W.
Bill; Bond fixed at $4,000.
Eighth Guardian Account of laura
W, Rogers, nee Hungerford, Guardian
Of Gerard Wood Hungerford, filed and
passed.
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Governor of Maryland, has designated
the week of April 9th as Conservation
Week TO be observed in connection with
Arbor Day, Friday, April 18th, 1t is
very encouraging indeed that the Cover
nor of our State should realize the
necessity of conservation by designating
a full week. which We hope will be OBJ
served throughout Maryland and the
public will take interest in this matter
by establishing something Of benefit to
our wildlife.
The economic value of birds to the
agriculturist cannot be over-estimated.
Birds are natures most potent check
up, upon the undue increase OF insect
pests which cause an annual loss to agri-
culture of more than one billion dollars
annually
We appeal to the teachers Of the pub
lie schools of Maryland, requesting that
they put on special pro gram for the
week of April 9th and try to instill in
the minds of the pupils the necessity of
conservation, especially of wildlife.
To the argiculturists Of Maryland, we
appeal by requesting that they plant.
during Conservation Week, some berry,
bearing trees or shrubbery which will be
beneficial to their properties. thereby
assuring bird.liie cover and food, The
State Game Department of Maryland
has established game ssnstuaries and
refugees in numerous sections Of our
State and with the cooperation d the
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Charlotte Hall Alumni
Honor Professor Coad
On Saturday April Ia

The Alumni Association Of Charlotte
Hall School are giving a Testimonial
Dinner to Professor John Francis Coad
of Charlotte Hall School at 700 p. m,
Saturday, April IA, 1894 at the Southern
Hotel, Baltimore, Marylanl, and from
the present indications a large group of
Alumni of that Institution are expected
to assemble in honor Of their former
teacher
Senator Walter J. Mitchell. Vice
President and acting President Of the
Association will preside as POSTMASTER
at the Dinner and the speakers will pro-
badly include Judge W. Mitchell
Digges of the Court of Appeals, Colonel
B. F. Crowson, Principal Of Charlotte
Hall and Professor Coad.
The following have been nominated
as Officers of the Association to serve
for the ensuing year:
President: Walter J.. Mitchell
Flce-FreSldent Tor st. Mary's County.
Philip H. Dorsey
Vice-President for Washington:
Edward Burroughs
Vice-President for Baltimore
Philander B. Briscoe
Secretary: Biscoe L. Gray
Treasurer: T. K. Harrison
Charlotte Hall one of the oldestschools
in the United States, has been in con-
tinous operation since founded in TIA
and has been fortunate in having on its
faculty such outstanding men as Pro-
fessor Coad, who has served that school
for forty-seven consecutive years.
BE is one of the ablest instructors in
the State of Maryland and counts
among his "boys''the countless numbers
who have passed through the halls Of
that old Institute during the past half
century. The Alumni are using this
opportunity to re-organize their Associa-
ton and at the same time show their
high regard of and devotion to one of
the leading citizens Of Southern Mary
land.
The Alumni desiring to attend the
Dinner shouldcommunicate at once with
Elliott E. Dent, Baltimore Trust Build
ing, Baltimore, Maryland.
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Girl Scout Troop
Held Meeting

The La Plata--W aldorf Scout Troop
held q meeting Thursday. March 90,
1884 at the Waldorf High School. The
meeting was called to order by our
Captain, Mrs. Richmond. We, then
helo patrol corners. Professor Reich
took pictures of the whole troop and
then of patrol leaders and their assis-
tants.
Five girls passed their second class
test and received their pins and two of
these received observation badges.
Mary Jane Jarboe was enrolled,
After the meeting adjourned we pra-
cticed the play Convincing DAD .
The next meeting will be held at La
Plata High School on April 9TH.
Club Reporter,
NJ. B. Broion.
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News From Southern Section Of County

Miss Bertha Price and Mr.. James
jenkins, Of Cobb Island were married
at $50 on Saturday night in Holy Com
fort Catholic Church in Washington,
After the wedding they will reside in
Washington where the groom is employ
ed by the Ra lroad and the bride holds
government position.
John H Vincent, colored, "a, of Way
side died in Proyident Hospital, Balti.
more on Thursday last. and was buried
at Shiloh on Monday. For the past 20
years he his been the sexton at Old
Christ Church, Wayside.
Col. Frank Keech, of New York has
been spending sometime with Mr.. and
Mrs. Carlyle Turner, of Popes Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. D. Porter. of Hyatt
tsville were Easter guests OF MIR. and
Mrs. John Reeder, Of Newburg.
Morgantown was the scene OF another
fire on Thursday, igniting in field next
to "Waverly,p commonly known as the
:'Red Brick House" belonging to the
Hunherford's, it swept clear to Morgan
town, endangering the Hutehen's pro-
pefty and that owned by the Govern
ment
Miss caroline Thompson had as hei
guests on Easter Mr.. and Mrs. H. L.
H4ft and daughter, Patricia, Of Wash.
iugton and MIR, and Mrs, Austin Garner
pi Baltimore,
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Parish Divided


By order of the Cardinal, Newport and
Cobb Neck Catholic Churches which
havetofore formed one parish, have been
divided so as to make each church a
separate parish. Rev. Father Yingling,
being the elder of the two priests who
have been officiating at the Newport
Cobb Neck Parish, was given first choice
of t h e two parishes. He selected
Newport Church. Rev. Father Myers
will have charge of Cobb Neck Church
The latter has removed from Newport
with his trunk and belongings, but We
don't know Just where he has taken them
as there is no residence built as yet for
. pastor at the Cobb Meek Church,
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Holders Of Wine And Beer License
Must Apply For Renewal Prior To May 1st

Clerk of the Circuit Court Warren NJ Abrttan requests us
call the attention of all holders licenses Light Wines and Beer
the the regular the Legislature of 1888
that they must apply writing for renewal of their respective
and have publications made thereon prior May 1 1884
they do business words they
wait until May 1s before applying the license issued
until after the publication which meanwhile they
sell Light Wines and Beer because their present expires
May lst 1884
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Thirty Years Ago

The County Commissioners will meet
on Tuesday.
Miss Noani Robertson returned to
Hawthorne on Wednesday.
Mr.. John Hamilton spent Easter with
his mother and sisters at St, Thomas
Manor.
Miss Julia NJ. Muschette is indispos-
ed at the home Of her mother, Mrs.
Julia S. Muschette,
The holding of Spring elections in
Baltimore City was abolished by the
Legislature last week.
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orphan'sCourt

The Orphans Court met on Tuesday
with Judges Marbury, Carlin and Gray
present. The following business vas
transacted:
Inventory of the personal property of
Joseph T. Ward, returned and ordered
to be recorded.
Account of Arthur Golden against the
estate of H. H. Posey for ST. passed.
Account for $l5.02 of James N. Miles
against the estate of S. C. Higdon,
Passed.
Adjourned to meet April 10, 1904.
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Painful Accident

Master Williams Galloway, an orphan
in the family of Mrs, Edmonia Brooke,
near Wicomico. fell of loaded wagon
while returning home from Cox's Sta
tion on Saturday and as a result both
Of his legs were broken. The heavy
vehicle passed over his limbs before he
had time to get out Of reach of the
wheels. Mr., Mortimer Brook, who was
with him at the time Of the accident.
took him to DR., Ernest Spencer who
dressed the wounds and set the broken
limbs
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Mary Stone Posey, Second;
Mrs. R. E. Carpenter, Third;
Reed McDonagh; Fourth
Campaign Closed Saturday Night Many
New Subscribers Added To Already
Large List.

The Maryland Independent Prize Campaign close Saur-
day night with Mrs. Wright Wills J, winning first prize Miss
Mary Stone Po took the lead last held by good
gin of votes until the last night when Mrs Wills winning
the first prize of $780, Mrs R. E. Carpenter came in third
Wills McDonagh fourth the position he held during the
paign
The Maryland Independent enjoys quite large number of
readers for which sincerely thanks the workers of the campaign
and those who cooperated in making the
The following statement by the judges the
final ballots and announced the winners Saturday night:
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Seed Loan Office
Opened

The Maryland Independent has just
received word that an emergency crop
loan office has been opened at the
County Agents Office in La Plata,
Charlee County, and farmers desiring
loans should apply between the hours
OF a, m. and 4 p. m. Donald E.Clark,
Supervisor, will be there on April IL
to assist farmers in preparing applica-
tions.
According to the regulations under
which the crop loans are to be made
this year, any farmer who secures
loan must obtain statement from the
county production council, where one
exists, that he does not intend to il
crease his acreage Or production in
violation of the Agricultural Adjust
ment administration program.
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Bel Alton Items

Mrs. Glenn Smith and daughter
Anne spent Easter with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl A, Townshend,
Mrs j. A. Thompson has returned
to her home from visit to her bro
ther-in-law and sister Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Crawford in Washington.
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Republican League
Of Charles County
Holds Dane e

The Young Mems Republican League
of Charles County held a midnight
dance at T. B. Terminal Easter. The
best way for us to express it is as the
president of the club put it:
1--WE had an exceptionally nice and
orderly crowd, and, as far as l am con-
cerned, am very well pleased with the
outcome Of the affair, as consider that
those present enjoyed themselves very
much and we cleared few dollars for
the League"
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Report Of Tobacco
Market
For Week OF March 2s,h

MARYLAND-With receipts of only 10l
hogsheads, sales were 16S hogsheads
While receipts should gradually increase
from now on, offerings will not be i'm
portant for month or more.
CROP PROSPECTS
Maryland--The excessively cold
weather in February and early March
has delayed the sowing of plant beds. but
farmers have now about completed this
work.
Maryland Prices tper 100 pounds)-
Frosted and inferior, $la2; sound to good
common, s3al5; medium TO good. $l6a35
good to finer s56a50 seconds, common
to medium, s4a2O; good to fine, $2la4O;
1882 crop, ground leaves, nominal; up.
per county hurley, nominal
N. B.-Unsound and badly mixed
packages are 2a5c lower.
STOCK IN WAREHOUSES;
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Club Dance
Huge Success

The dance sponsored by the Women's
Club of La Plata in the auditorium of
the High School Monday night was an
exceptionally delightful affair, largely
attended by the people Of the commune
ty.
Besides being a huge social success,
the club realized the financial enumera-
ton expected.
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"Spies Within
Our Gates

Herbert o. Yardlen, author of 1.-THE
American Black Chamber" has writ
ten timely spy story for the Maya
zine of The Washington Star, Sunday,
April g. This is one Of score of fine
features in the Magazine, so order your
copy of next Sundays Star from your
newsdealer today.
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Continued on Page a

public, beneficial results caben obtain
ed and conservation week is very
suitable periol to show your interest in
conserving the wildllie of Maryland,
E, Lee Le'Gompte,
State Game Warden Of MARYLAND
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Miss Agnes Waring Of Pomonkey,
who has been visiting her brother and
sister-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. War.
ing Of Leonardtown, has returned to
her home.
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To The Subscribers

To those Of you who we're so kind to
me in the Subscription Campaign just
past want to send my heartiest thanks
and appreciation and wish you success
in all you undertake.
Mrs. I. Wright Wills, Jr.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-04-06

Miss Neale Wills, Of Bel Alton, and
Mr.. Edward Turner. of Aquasco, were
among those who visited Washington on
Easter Sunday.
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Account of Personal Estate; first and
final administration account; additional
inventory; of Lucy NJ. Long, filed and
passed.
Court adjourned to meet in regular
session on Tuesday April 18th, inst.
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Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Farrall, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Sanders and Miss Matte
Owens attended the Travelling Meas
dance at Leonardtown Tuesday night.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Gergld Patrick, OF
washington visited Mr.. and Mrs. Foster
Reeder at"West Hatton" over the week
end.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Beverly Barnes enter
tanned number of their friends at sup
per Monday night after the dance.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-04-06

Col. Frank F. Keech, of New York,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
Carlyle Turner at their home "Keech-
land"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-04-06

Miss Anna Lee Craycroft and her
father, Mr.. Robert Lee Craycroft, of
Aquasco, Nd, have returned from
Florida where they have been spending
sometime.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Matthews OF
Baltimore spent Sunday with Mr.. Mat
thews' parents at Idaho"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-04-06

Miss Betty Gill Edelen spent the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward G. Edelen at their home near
Bryantown. She had as her guests. Miss
Mary Louis Cissel. Of Washington and
Mr. Robert Whitridge, of Washington
and Boston,
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March 81, 1884

To Whom it May Concern:
This to certify that the undersigned members Of The Ad
vory Board of The Maryland Independents Prize Campaign having
carefully canvased the and reports the Ballot the
close of said campaign find that the following candidates the
of the FORTH accordance with the rules regulations
bulletins etc. of said campaign direct that said prizes be paid forth
WITH less the commissions drawn by said prize the
of the campaign.
Vote Totals
First Prize THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS To
Mrs. T. Wright Wills, Jra 1894 900
Second Prize ONE HUNDRED, FIFTY DOLLARS To
Miss Mary Stone Posey 100000
Third Prize SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS To
Mrs. Ruth E. Carpenter 3O6S 600
Fourth Prize FIFTY DOLLARS To
Reed Wills McDonagh, 2l15OO0
Other Finshers in order shown Paul Gardiner $4,000
Mr. Gilbert Mistead $4,000
Miss Florence Small 10000
Mr.. HALEY Downs 100000
Mr.. Glenn Smith 100000
Signed Beverly H Barnes
E. c. Hearne
J. D. Carter
(The Advisory Board)
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Mr.. Agustave Fowke returned to his
home here Sunday after having been
confined to U. of NJ. Hospital, Balti.
more, two months because of illness, we
are glad to note that he is greatly i'm
proved.
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Conservation Day

The Hongsbls Albert G. RIsshis
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Mr.. Frank Cooksey, who has been i'll
with pneumonia, is convalesing.
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Among those to attend the races at
Bowie on Tuesday were; Mrs. Kath-
erine Posey, Mrs. James W. Wills,
Misses Kitty Posey, Dorothy Posey and
Mary Emily Mitchell and Mr.. Johnny
Macguire.
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Mrs. John Matthews entertained the
members Of her weekly bridge club at
her home, Idaho" Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hankins spent
the weekend in Richmond.
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Mr.. John Warren Albrittain and Nj.
Harry G. Bowie have returned to their
studies at the U. Of M. Medical School
in Baltimore after spending the Easter
vacation at their respective homes here.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Simms and son
of Baltimore spent the weekend with
Mrs. Henry Simms at her home near
here.
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HOME PAPER
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Local Brevities

Local Brevities
Mrs. John Matthews entertained the
members Of her weekly bridge club at
her home, Idaho" Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hawkins spent
the weekend in Richmond.
Col. Frank F. Keech, of New York,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
Carlyle Turner at their home "Keech-
land"
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Matthews OF
Baltimore spent Sunday with Mr.. Mat
thews' parents at Idaho"
Mr.. and Mrs. Beverly Barnes enter
tanned number of their friends at sup
per Monday night after the dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Farrall, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Sanders and Miss Matte
Owens attended the Travelling Meas
dance at Leonardtown Tuesday night.
Mr.. Frank Cooksey, who has been i'll
with pneumonia, is convalesing.
Mr.. Agustave Fowke returned to his
home here Sunday after having been
confined to U. of NJ Hospital, Balti
more, two months because of illness, we
are glad to note that he is greatly i'm
proved.
Mr.. John Warren Albrittain and Nj.
Harry G. Bowie have returned to their
studies at the U. Of M. Medical School
in Baltimore after spending the Easter
vacation at their respective homes here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Simms and son
of Baltimore spent the weekend with
Mrs. Henry Simms at her home near
here.
Among those to attend the races at
Bowie on Tuesday we're; Mrs. Ksth-
erina Posey, Mrs. James W. Wills.
Misses Kitty Posey, Dorothy Posey and
Mary Emily Mitchell and Mr.. Johnny
Macguire.
Miss Betty Gill Edelen spent the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward G. Edelen at their home near
Bryantown. She had as her guests. Miss
Mary Louis Cissel. Of Washington and
Mr.. Robert Whitridge, of Washington
and Boston.
Miss Anna Lee Craycroft and her
father, Mr.. Robert Lee Craycroft, of
Aquasco, Nd, have returned from
Florida where they have been spending
sometime.
Mr. and Mrs. Gergld Patrick, Of
washington visited Mr.. and Mrs. Foster
Reeder at" West Hatton "over the week.
end.
Miss Agnes Waring Of Pomonkey,
who has been visiting her brother and
sister-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. J. War
ing Of Leonardtown, has returned to
her home.
To The Subscribers
To those Of you who we're so kind to
me in the Subscription Campaign Just
past want to send my heartiest thanks
and appreciation and wish you success
in all you undertake.
Mrs. I. Wright Wills, Jr.
News From Southel
Miss Bertha Price and Mr.. James
jenkins, Of Cobb Island were married
at $50 on Saturday night in Holy Com
fort Catholic Church in Washington,
After the wedding they will reside in
Washington where the groom is emplov-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-26

new singer. Previous to this sensational performance, which catapulted him to permanent starr dom, Tibbett had appeared mostly in secondary roles.
 For years foreigners had dom- mated the artists roster in Ameri- can opera. Not until Tibbett came along did native man sing CT ever achieve toprank stardom in the operatic field. Vincent Bal lester was scheduled to sing the role of Ford in VerdPs "Falstaff" on January 2, 1925, but a few days before he took ill. Tibbett was assigned as his substitute. With the aid of Wilfred Pelletier, who now conducts the accompany ing orchestra on his Tuesday night broadcasts over NEG, he learned the part. What happened was musical history, and Tibbett be- came a star overnight