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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

formed a remarkable feat of ra- dio oratory recently
 Almost immediately after Tyd- ings had delivered a 30-minute harangue answering Roosevelt's attack on him, Lewis went on the air in reply. Tydings had spent five days preparing his speech, Lewis had only two hours.
 He listened to the Tydings broadcast, then dictated his own 30-minute reply. The stenogra-
 pher had not finished typing it when Lewis went on the air, and the speech had to be hand ed to him sheet by sheet as he sat before the micrOphonc.
 He had not had time to proof read or practice, but he put across his speech in a manner which got an equal news break with Tydings.
 Merry-Go-ROund
 It was Roosevelt personally who picked the names for the three new U. s. luxury liners to oper- ate between New York and South America. The names are Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay .. :. James H. Fay, New Deal stand ard bearer of the Presidents purge against Old Guarder John O'Con- nor, obtained $500 signatures for his filing papers in two days without the outlay of a cent While vacationing on the French Riviera, Secretary Henry Morgen- thau wrote Treasury associates that he hadn't read the detective stories they gave hmi because I've been going to bed too early" Despite his long naval back ground, Rear Admiral H. A. Wiley (retired) is one of the most liberal members of the U. s. Maritime Commission. He is much more progressive than Read Admiral Emory s. Land, chairman of the Commission Wage-Hour Ad- ministrator Elmer Andrews ap- pointment of Donald Nelson, bril- liant vice president of Sears, Roe- buck, as head of the board to fix textile wage and hour standards, is being widely lauded both in official and business circles. The appointment was Andrews first important administrative act. and it was closely watched because Nelson was the Presidents first choice for Andrews job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, Aug. 27 Casual in- formation: A luncheonet:e in the Village near Grove Street displays sign reading: Real Italian Chow Mein."
 If 1t weren't for Dion Boucicault Irish despite the name-thert would be no matinees. He originat- ed the idea and became the first Matinee Idol"
 You can ride from 72d Street tc ,42nd Street on the subway in les time than it takes to reach the top of the Empire State, Chrysler oi Paramount Building towers by ele- vator.
 BroadWays theatrical first nights will lose something of their glam- our this fall with Hope Hampton in Hollywood. Hope has always been one of the dazzling personali- ties at premieres, which, after all are made interesting by the people attending them. Hope has helped dress the house" on both sides o1 the footlights.
 Big Apple Publicity
 They were talking in "The Tav- ern" about their first press notices not counting the announcement of birth. Bert Lytell claimed tc have received his initial publicity earlier than anyone lese in tho group. He was just four years ole when his folks took him to see tho Toronto Exposition. One of the ex' hibits was a beautiful prize winning Northern Spy apple destined to bt sent to Queen Victoria. Berts name got in the papers when he slid un' der hte rail and took a huge bltt out of Victoria's apple.
 The Corrigan influence seems tt have hit New York-or else it's tht heat. A sky writer, spelling out al advertisement, is doing the JoI backwards. He zooms into the las letter and the crowd below laugh. almost sim ultaneously as th' thought of Corrigan hits everyone at once.
 Benny Goodman's playing witt the Budapest and Coolidge Quartet may put him in the ranks Of th' scholarly musicians, but right ln hl! band is a great Shakespearean stu dent-Bud Freeman, the SaXophon' player. Bud can recite whole act! of Shakespeare at time. Righ now he is researching the Shake speare traditions to find any ane all references to swing" He's doint it just to satisfy his curiosity.
 Boniface Joe Eats Out"
 Athletes who are converted tt the restaurant business are falthfu to steaks and chops, apparently, oi their own or others premises. A month back we wandered aloni | the Fishermans Wharf in Sal Francisco and made what our guld considered must" stop at shoreline eatery owned by baseball Wonder-boy, Joe Di Maggie. Joe wasn't there, having beer employed at the time in a pennan winning lineup. But from our guld who is loyal patron of the base ball wonder-boys establishment, w learn that Joe acts up as hospitabl. as his fellow restaurateur, Jacl Dempsey, does in New York naturally gifted glad handler, tha Di Maggie lad is both hero ant boni-face to his fellow San Fran ciscians and takes lively interes in his own business.
 He must, because during hi present sojourn in New York, yo' can see Joe almost any evening a a restaurant run by colleague il the sports world, Jim Braddock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
Questions and
 Answers
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By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose a three cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed 10 the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. C.
 THE EDITOR o. Please name the secretary and state the address of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation.
 A. Mrs. Charles s. Simonson, West 40th street, New York city. o. Give the number of loca, housing authorities in the United States.
 A. As of June 30, 1888, there were 166 in 27 states. Only 46 existed when the United States Housing Authority was created.
 Q. On what passage in the Bible did President Roosevelt place hi!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
What is a ueusero

1. What is a geyser?
 2. What is the present title of former King Edward VIII?
 3. Where is the British possess sion, RhodeSia?
 4. Should fruit cocktails be eaten with a fork or a spoon?
 5. Of what country is Lazaro Cardenas president? 6. Is the bite of a King snake poisonous?
 '. Which of the clements that compose the world is most abun- dant in proportion to the whole?
 8. What is the name of the alloy of copper and tin?
 g. How many square rods are in an acre?
 10. Is there a legal requirement that the President of the U. s. must be college graduatep
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

seem, really gives the motorist somewhat of a "break". So much SO, that in Tor rington City Court recently the presiding judge declared that he wanted more spe- cif1c charge preferred in the future against motorists, even if it did mean the suspension of their driving licenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

Two years ago, the county system of government here was subjected to great deal of public scrutiny, but, after furry of auditing, de- lenders of the county system were able D escape public action which should have been directed toward abolition of the county system by promising and taking steps toward reform within the existing system.
 The major reform undertaken seems to have been the employment of an auditor by the county com- missioners, whose mission was to prepare statistical answers to criti-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

How'd you like to own a nice U. s. gov- ernment mint? You would? We'll, brother, you've got chance to buy one Out in Carson City, Nevada, Uncle Sam has a mint that he doesn't use any more In fact nothing has been coined there in 8 great many years. The attraction to the offer (maybe it's come-on) is that in the old days gold coins often dropped through floor cracks And if we find them, what do we do with gold coins called in by Uncle Sam?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 7:59 p. m. (daylight time)
 Sun rises 6:l2 a. m.; sets 7:35 p. m. (day- light time)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High tide at Milford Saturday, Aug 27, 1:l3 a. m.; low tide, 7:5l a. m (daylight time)
 few crisp August days are very convinc- ing. They bring up visions of football games, burning leaves and furnace fires. But from now until the chill season really sets in is glorious season, punctuated by quick changes from hot to cold. Make the most of it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
Sel >cted Poem
DAY SONG

DAY SONG Keithe Thomas in the Christian Science Monitor Let morning music be sparkling snare MeadoWlark melody Woven through air Let music be at noon Changing and bright, Armor and shield of tune Flashing with light Let music at evening be Drawn softly from strings. Cloak that will cover me AS birds wings Let music ever be Played the day long, Ending each day for me In sleep out of song.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

If you want a copy of our book let, STAINS AND SPOTS" write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
Current Comment

They don't give an ambitious young man break in aviation any more.
 Herman Schapansky, Oklahoma farmer, forbidden by state author ities to fly his homemade plane because he has no license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

The outlook is not wholly dark. Eight cen Walt Disney production will be re- leased in the 1938-39 movie season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

Q. Can silk stockings be stored for any length of time?
 A. It is not advisable to store them for more than year, and in order to keep the silk alive, they should be washed occasionally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

The Japanese complain that they cant keep order in China. Did anybody ask them to?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
Dubinsky Ready to Take Garment Workers Out of CIO, Back to the AFL; Decision Made When John L. Lewis
 Refused His Peace Terms to End Split;
 So-CoIIed Purge" Hophozord AffoiI
By DREW PEARSON
and ROBERT .. ALLEN

WASHINGTON, August 26 = Little Dave Dnbnsky and his talented International Ladies Garment Workers will soon be back in the American Federation of Labor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

o. What are gifts?
 A. Immature female hogs, or young sows that have not been bred long enough to show signs of preg- nancy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Grimace is pronounced gri-
 (i as in ilD mace; not grim'- ace.

hand when he took the oath at his second inauguration?
 A. Chapter 13 of Paul's Epistles to the Corinthians.
 Q. How does the population of Osaka, Japan, compare with Pieping, China?
 A. According to latest available information, Osaka has a popula- tion of 3,213,000 and Peiping has 1,556,364.
 o. How much is the New York city cigaret tax per package of twenty cigarets?
 A. One cent.
 o. What is the meaning of the Indian name HiaWatha?
 A. "River-maker," from the Mo hawk tongue.
 o. When was Georgetown uni versity in Washington, D. C., founded?
 A. 1789.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
T st Y o u r Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
Speed King Orator

Congressman Davey Lewis, 69, year old candidate against young "MilfOrd' Tydings in the Mary land senatorial campaign, per-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

The purge, beyond any question, exists. But it is conducted with the same nonchalance and happy go-lucky jnefficiency which char acterizes lot of other New Deal
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-07-28
Mcintosh To Talk
To Club Tonight
Director OF NYA To Be Chief
Speaker. johnson And Nc
MILAN Attend Assembly.

G. E. Mcintosh, director of NYA in
North Carolina and formerly a state
official with CWA and FERA, will
be the guest speaker at the Jeffer-
sons Rotary club meeting Thursday
night at the West Jefferson hotel,
Prof A. B. Hurt, chairman of the
program committee, announces.
Mr.. Mcintosh is we'll known IN
Ashe and all of the school authori-
ties in particular, are looking for
ward with keen anticipation to his
visit today. He assisted the county
in getting it's various gymnasiums
and other school building projects
approved and completed.
At the meeting tonight, President
Levern Johnson and Secretary Dean
Mcmillan will give reports on the
district assembly which they at
tended in Concord Monday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-07-28
MRS. GAMBILL HOSTESS
TO SEWING CIRCLE TUES

Mrs. J. w. Gambill was a charm
ing hostess to the ladies of the sew
ing circle at her home Tuesday.
The living room was beautifully
decorated with roses and gladiolas.
The afternoon was pleasantly spent
in sewing and conversation.
The hostess, assisted by her daught-
er, Mrs. Donnelly, served delicious
hot rolls, butter, strawberry jam,
jelly and milk and coffee which
were thoroughly enjoyed.
In conclusion watermelon was
served on the lawn. Pictures were
also taken of the Circle.
There were four guests present.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. Ross Vannoy.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-07-28

Rev. Grady Handy will preach
at the Buffalo Baptist church Sum
day night at o'clock. Special mu-
sic will be given by the Lewis quar-
tet.
Mrs. Worth Miller and daughter,
Velora, left last Wednesday for Car
Dina Beach and returned Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. GRAPHICAL, of
the Rexall Drug store, attended a
business conference of the Rexall
company in Charlotte Wednesday.
Hon. Carlisle w. Higgins, middle
district U. S. attorney, is attending
court at Jefferson in a professional
capacity this week.
Mrs Margaret c. Ray, supervisor
of NYA in Ashe and Allegheny
counties attended two-day meet
ing of supervisors in Marion last
week.
Mr.. w. B. Austin made business
trip to Washington, D. c., last week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Morphew and
two daughters, of Detroit, Mich, are
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. M. Morphew.
Mr.. Ward Arey, of Shelby, is visit
ing friends here.
Friends here regret to learn that
Mr.. F. D. Quinn, who has former
ly connected with the GRAPHICAL
Drug Store here, is now seriously
i'll in a hospital in Shelby.
Mr.. w. w. FISHERMAN, of He1ton,
is seriously ill at his home. Mr..
FISHERMAN is 80 years old.
Mr.. w. S. Cullup, widely known
tire inspector of the N. & W. Rail
road, is sick in a hospital at Blue
field, w. Va.
Mr.. F. L. Coward, of Nathan's
Creek, was in, town Monday. He
stated that he was feeling pretty
good in spite of the fact that he
88 years old.
The Jones and Parker families
here enjoyed delightful picnic on
Negro mountain Tuesday night.
Mr. ]. A. FISHERMAN, Of North
Fork, w. Va, is visiting his sister,
Mrs. Ed Waddell, in Jefferson.
Supt. J. B. Hash is attending a
statewide conference of county
school superintendent being held in
Boone this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Johnson and
Mrs. w. H. GRAPHICAL were guests
Monday of Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman
Payne.
Mrs. Charles H. Phillips visited
her sister, Mrs. w. H. GRAPHICAL at
Grassy Creek, Saturday and Sun
day.
Miss Evelyn Osborne, of Grassy
Creek, visited relatives at West JEFF
ferson over the week end.
Mrs. D. B. Gentry, of Smethport,
is undergoing treatment at the Grace
hospital at Banner Elk.
Mrs. w. B. Scarboro of Transou
was visiting in the city Wednesday.
Miss Pearl Weaver, county nurse,
has returned from a two weeks va
cation.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-07-28
BISHOP DELEGATES CHURCH

The Jefferson Methodist church
building was formally dedicated last
Sunday night by Bishop Clare Pur-
cell, of Charlotte.
The church was overlooking fol
this special service. Rev. C. R. Stat
ford, pastor, read brief history OF
the church.
The Bishop was most favorably
impressed with the scenery in Ashe
county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-07-28
JONES CHILD BURIED

John Sexton Jones, one-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Jones, Jr
was laid to rest last Sunday morn
ing in the Welch cemetery. Funeral
service was held at the Warrensville
Methodist church by Rev. R. H
Stone. The child died on Friday
He is survived by his parents, two
sisters and other relatives.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-07-28

bers Of the family, friends and 9TH
er relatives who plan to attend are
requested to bring well filed bas-
kets.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-07-28
LYALL-ALLEN

Miss Nellie Lyall, of West Jeffer-
son, became the bride last week of
Guy Allen, of Baltimore, Md. The
wedding took place in Marion, Va.
The couple will reside at Baltimore,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-07-28
JOHNSTON REUNION SUNDAY

A reunion of the ]. r. Johnston
family and friends will be held at
the home in the Idlewild communi-
ty this Sunday and all IA children
are expected to be present. Mem
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-07-28

Gold is not yellow, but black or
dark red.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-07-28

Rev. Claude Jones, formerly of
Ashe county and now pastor Of "The
Church of Nazarene" at Whining
ton, Delaware, and director of ra-
diO programs, is now visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T.. r. Jones
While in the county he plans to
preach at Howell Methodist church
Saturday at 8 p. m, near Silas
Greek; Sunday night at the Bina
Baptist church and Monday al
Crumpier.
Evening star., 1938-08-26
Al Smith Hits
'Crackpots' Here,
Warns Ne,U York
Hy the Associated Press.

ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 26.-Former
Gov. Alfred E. Smith today warned
constitutional convention Republicans
and Democrats to give voters the op-
portunity to consider the revamped
State constitution in as many units
as possible IF you don't want to
commit political suicide"
Mr.. Smiths warning came as the
convention, shelving any plan of sub
mission Of single article, debated
bitterly how many controversial sec
tions should be put separately before
the November electorate.
Mr.. Smith admonished the Repub-
licans to "be careful and try to re-
gain that public confidence you have
lost"
Republicans control the convention,
90 to rs.
Then, turning to his Democratic
colleagues, the former Happy War
rior" gave solemn warning that you
are going into the campaign with as
heavy a load as you can carry"
THE sins of the parents are vis-
tied on the children" he asserted. In
the National Capital you have the
greatest aggregation of crackpots as
ever gathered. Don't add the last
straw. 1t won't be the camel's back,
but 1t will be the old donkey's."
Evening star., 1938-08-26
Amnesia and Social Security
Make Alien Out of This Man
He Can't Get a Job,
Doesn't KnO,u Name.
NO,u He's Gone.

Talk about. aman without a country!
Washington police were searching
today for man who practically doesn't
exist so far as the law is concerned,
evens though he is tangible human
being about 80 years old with dis
cernibly pleasant manner, clearly
visible mustache and an easily identi-
able Southern accent.
Under the Social Security Act he is
a wrath, spirit. But the Gospel Mis-
sion knows him for a lively person who
eats heartily. Yesterday he was q
boarder at the Mission. Today man
who thought the opaque ghost was the
nephew of a prominent North Carolina
lawyer went with police to the Mission
to identify him positively.
But he was gone, possibly in de-
spair at the things that have hap
pened to him since Saturday, when he
was released from Jail after serving a
sentence for vagrancy.
He has amnesia. He doesn't know
his name. He has no idea where he
was born. He can't for the life of him
remember the names Of his parents. In
his memory his life begins with his re-
gaining consciousness last February in
Norfolk, Va, after being badly beaten.
To simplify his existence, he has
adopted the name of Sawyer.
To f1ll out q card for social security
benefits, he has to know his history
So he found he could not get a job
in civilian life unless he wanted to be
farmer or a domestic servant.
He has to know his history, too,
to join the military service. He can't
be q soldier or q sailor or q marine.
Evening star., 1938-08-26

leaders Ito please hurry and get the
sentiment of your group Of Maryland
alumni"
1t was learned that Is members of
the committee, called together by
Chapter President Chester Tawney
after DR.. Byrd had invited President
Roosevelt to speak in the State during
the primary election campaign, scored
the university heads action.
The executive group took the view
that Senator Tydings has been too
good a friend of the university to be
opposed by its graduates"
Spokesman who took the flooi de-
clared that DR.. Byrd's invitation to
Mr.. Roosevelt showed the university
president was taking sides with Mr..
Lewis despite his long friendship with
Senator Iydings. an alumnus of the
College Park school and first president
of the alumni association.
The text of the telegram follows:
An informal meeting of Baltimore
and College Park alumni of the Uni
versity of Maryland reveals a rising
(See U. OF NJ, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1938-08-26
SMITH RENAMED
TOLABOR BOARD
President Announces His
Reappointment for Term
of Five Years.
BY the Associated Press,

HYDE PARK, N. Y, Aug. 26-Presi-
dent Roosevelt today reappointed Dom
aid Wakefield Smith of Pennsylvania
as member of the National Labor
Relations Board.
Mr.. Smith will serve a term of five
years. His present term expires Au-
gust q.
President William Green of the
American Federation of Labor recently
discussed the expiration of Smiths
term with the President.
William Green, president OF the
American Federal of Labor, yesterday
from Atlantic City, N. J., dispatched a
formal protest to President Roosevelt
against reappointment of Mr.. Smith.
Mr.. Green told the President that
Mr.. Smith, whose term expires Satur-
day, had "lost the confidence of the
working men and women represented
by the American Federation of Labor"
The Federation regards Mr.. Smith
as "a protege" of Senator Guffey,
Democrat, of Pennsylvania. who Joined
John l.. Lewis, G. /. 0. chairman, in
an unsuccessful attempt to nominate
c. I. O.-indorsed candidates for Gov
ernor and Senator in Pennsylvania s
Democratic primary.
The A. F. of L. chief asked the Pres
ident to replace Mr.. Smith with some
capable qualified person in whom
the millions Of workers represented
by the American Federation of Labor
'have confidence as a fair and judicial
minded administrator of the Labor Re-
lations Act
Mr.. Green was asked what action
the Federation would take in the event
OF Mr.. Smiths reappointment, but he
waved the question aside, and said
I'VE will cross that bridge when we
come to it,
Evening star., 1938-08-26
'Short Cut to Utopia,' President
Calls California Pension Plan

rants to which stamps would have to
be attached until they were retired.
This system, the President said,
would represent nothing less than a
tax on all the people. The tax would
fall particularly heavily on the poor,
he added.
A memorandum given the Chief Ex-
ecutive by the Office of the controller
of the currency in Washington showed
that payments of $50 a week to all
Californians over so would require the
issuance of about 100000, 900 in
State warrants annually, which would
have to be retired from the stamp tax
revenues.
Such sum, the memorandum said,
represented about one-fourth of the
total income to all Californians.