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Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-11-10
Opportunity and Responsibility

The people Of Greenbelt the possessors Of
oppor ties enjoyed by few his tory. To them
has been entrusted the task Of molding the policies
OF town. Here, always. Oppor tamity grasps
the hand Of his twin brother, Respons Little
Of permanent value has just happened". Such
things because they have been planned and be-
individuals have willingly sacrificed them
selves to bring them into being.
Greenbelt born result Of ideals ideals
translated into action. Those who brought it forth
did wi tn the rpose in mind Of founding the
ideal town modern tsentie tn century town embody
ing all elements calculated to provide maximum Of
health and we'll being to its residents. Outs tand
ing minds contributed to it's arci ta1 form and
cons truction.
Our Goverment's interest did not end when it
had provided comfortable homes at enable rentals
Every effort made to endow the town wi tn truly
democratic way Of life. Thus, in parti ocular,
Greenbelt' situation is unique. In order that the
ccrun'ni ty might be provided with Of
economic democracy if it chose to exercise it. the
Admins tration, in it's Lease tn the
Consumer Distribution Corporation, inserted pro-
visions whereby all possible aid will be given the
residents in forming successful cooperative where
in the public interest, the stores from which they
will draw their neoessit ties Of life.
Having been selected from among thousands Of
applicants those to be given the oppor tni t Of
founding comm1ni ty. the close to 900 families
resident have been allowed to work out their
salvation free from coercion from any source.
Decision to the ownership Of it's stores
rests the collective will Of the entire neigh
borhood. An opportunity to express decision
will afforded next Wednesday night, November l6,
when Cooperative organi zing Committee will
cept subscrip t ons for shares in the proposed
operativ ALI Of will then be PERM tied to
eide whe tfer prefer to contribute nickels,
dimes and dollars, and those Of chi ldren, to
feed the Golfers Of absentee wine tter
would rather make certain that store profits made
possible through our purchases will accrue to the
benefit Of the citizens Of coGmmi ty. We must
bear the responsibility Of making that choice. May
it be wise one.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-11-10
What Price Buck Passina9
G.A.W.

Ever since the establ slment Of Greenbe1t as
town in Prince Georges County, the residents have
suffered from policy Of Met George do it".
First it was the question Of providing trans
por tation for the high school children. Then it
the subject Of addition to the school.
Now, it is learned that there is no telephone at
the High School be cause the county Greenbe1 1t
authorities cannot get together on the question
OF who will pay for it. CAN'T sone thing be done
about this?
G.E.W.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-11-10

EolCor. sAs Cn1n1t2
ASS Is tant I'd 1tors sGeorge warner
Bus 1neSs Manager. sPeter Carroll
treasurer John McNl ans
Layout. ZION howard
Assistant Layout. Norman Marti
POETS corner kenneth Allen
Circulation Manager. JoseDh Go Macchlo
Ch1 ldren's Ed1tors sRuth Keane
News Ed tor. George Carnes
REPORTERS
Greenbelt Stores. R. Volckhaus
Health Assoc 1at1ons Rae SoRe11
Junior Citiz ASS ociation. Louise Burke
Police, Fire Depar tme1t. George Bradford
Babies. sally Larmore
InquiriIg Reporter. Pauline Tratt1er
SPor Us. sJOlul Malay
Typists Lillian ScTnr tz. Frances Rosentlal
Files. sylvia Fle1SS1g
VOLUME 5, NO. NOVEMBER 10, 1888
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-11-10

ever, who Implicated against will in what
consider the pro-fascist propaganda Of of
them, have taken this necessary step to clear the
issues
AZ Co
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
SAlI Accord Reached
I Warehouse Row

IAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20 (UP) = Paul c. Smith,
spaper executive called in to act outside mediator,
y today announced CIO WarehOusemen and warehouse
GATORS had reached full accord all points" in a
ute which has tied up than 130 warehouses here
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
General Chang Urged to Take on
Defense of Canton; Abandon
Command of Rankow Forces

SHANGHAI, Oct. 21. (UP)-Japanese news agency
dispatches asserted today that two of Chnas gen
erals sent to the southern front to aid in the defense
Hankow had appealed to Generassimo Chang Kai-Shek
TO personal direction of the camnaign.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
womack Explains
Sales Technique
Before Teachers

The application of the rules OF
good craftsmanship to education was
explained to Imperial county teach
ers Wednesday by Roy H. Womack
Ell Centre businessman and school
board member.
He discussed the subject, Selling
Your Wares" and suggested that
teachers consider the following
craftsmanship rules in teaching
arousing interest, gaining attention
creating a desire, and arriving at a
decision.
Mrs. Leona Jacobs of the county
probation department discussed ju-
Venile crime problems as they apply
to school children and urged closer
cooperation between school author
ltles and probation officers.
Music for the meeting in Wilson
school was provided by James Fish
er, music teacher at Wilson school,
and James Robinson, who holds
a similar position at Washington
school, Ell Centro. Four commercial
films available to schools were
shown during the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
Cotton Acreage
Anotments Due

County agriculture conservation
officers will meet with leaders from
other sections of the state in Bak-
ersfield Wednesday to receive 1899
cotton acreage allotments. Roland
Ballou, secretary of the valley as
sociation announced Thursday.
The 1889 conservation program
and allotments for other crops will
be discussed, Ballou said.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20

According to the dispatches
which quoted Chinese sources at
Hong Kong. Gen Ii Tsung-Jen
and Gen. Pal Chung-Hui, two of
the 'big three generals of south
west China, made the appeal They
asked Chang, it was said, to aban-
don his duties at HankoW and take
command of the South China front
1t was noted here that this appeal
followed message by Eugene Chen,
former Chinese foreign minister, to
Cantonese leaders at HankoW. COM
planning that Chang had decided
tnat the defense of HankoW was
more important than the defense
of Canton and that he had taken
from the Cantonese their airplanes
and their best troops.
Three days ago, japanese sources
here asserted that they had re-
ceived information that Chang had
moved his headquarters to a point
between HankoW and Canton, so
that he could command both the
central and southern campaigns.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
Better Business
Causes Bank TO
Add Phone System

Increased business operations at
the Ell Centro branch of the Bank
of America necessitated the in
Stallation of Business dial private
branch exchange telephone system,
this week, Walter Havekorst, man
ager, announced Thursday.
The new system, one of the first
put into operation in southern Cal
ifornia, will eliminate loss of time
through office communication, ac-
cording to Charles Clough, South
ern California Telephone company.
The system will allow officers of
the bank to check with other de-
partments and at the same time
hold outside calls.
Three trunk lines handle outside
calls and twelve telephones inside
handle inter- office communications
The dial system eliminates use of
switch board in the bank, both
for outside calls and for calls within
the office.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
FIR Studies Farm
Market Divisions

HYDE PARK, N. Y, Oct. 20. CUP)
President Roosevelt sees the pos
slbility of division of world
markets among the nations as a
solution to the farm surplus prob
lem, it was revealed today
The chief executives opinion was
made public as interpreted by SEN
ator Josh Lee, D., Okla, who spent
several hours discussing the farm
situation with him Lee expressed
belief that "the administration at
the next session will work out a
farm bill that will be of great ben
eft to the farmers and give them
adequate relief"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20

II odkldllQ 1Or lOur mOnUllS.
ms of the settlement were not
lnced but Smith said it would
admitted to membership vote
e San Francisco Distributors
iation and the Warehousemnn's
| with the recommendation of
iatorS on both sides that it
;cepted.
the agreement is ratified it
obable that the work can be
led in the warehouses by next
lay Smith said.
iths announcement came af-
representatives. of both groups
lleted final conferences
h began at 8 am. yesterday
ing.
\ Jas after 2 am. today when
"a, four union representatives
the employers spokesmen en-
| tired and worn with the terse
ment seen by observers to pre-
speedy end of the dispute.
,hough the membership vote
determine finally if the accord
) into effect, it was believed
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20

Legal Notice
NOTICE OF TINE AND PLACE
APPOINTED FOR PROVING
WILL AND HEARING APPLI-
CATION FOR LETTERS TESLA
MENTARY.
In the Superior Court of the State
of California, in and for the
County of Imperial
In the Matter of the Estate OF
JOHN A. Balm,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that
petition for the probate of the will
of JOHN A. Balm, deceased, and
for the issuance to FLORA BELLE
Balm of letters testamentary, has
been filed in this court, and that
Friday the 2lSt day of October
1898. at 2 o'clock PM, of said day,
at the courtroom of said court, at
the Court House in the City of El
Centre, County of Imperial, State
of California, has been set for the
hearing of said petition, when and
where any person interested may
appear and contest the same, and
show cause, if any they have, why
said petition should not be grant
ed
DATED: October 7, 1888.
w. j. McCLELLAND
Clerk.
BY CITHA LAMSON,
Deputy Clerk.
Clarence B. Smith, Attorney for
Petitioner.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
Tax Collie ctor to
Discuss Problems

S. A. MacSween, deputy state
collector, will be at Ell Centre
chamber of commerce headquarters
Friday to assist state income and
estate taxpayers with their prob
lens
Appointments with MacSween
may be made by calling the cham
Der of commerce prior to his arrival
there
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20

by those close to both groups that
the recommendation of the nego-
tiators would be accepted
If it is, it will mean the end of
one of bitterest disputes in San
Francisco's recent labor history and
the return to work of an estimated
1000 men.
The main issue in the dispute was
the employers demand for a master
contract with simultaneous expir-
alton date for all warehouses en-
ploying CIO labor.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
Bomb PIotters'
Just Youngsters

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Oct. 20.
fUP)-Police got tip last night
that two tough looking" persons
were preparing to bomb a cleaning
plant. Officers were cautioned to
"be careful" They found two small
boys celebrating Halloween prema-
turely by wearing false faces and
sneaking around the plant.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
BrawIey Scout
Leaders to Ne ct

The first in a series of three lead
ership training courses for Brawley
scout leaders will be Monday night
at the Barbara Worth school, Hugh
Wilcox, scout executive, reported
Thursday.
Other meetings in the series have
been scheduled for Oct 81 and
Nov. 7.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
HOLTVILLE COURT
OF HONOR SCHEDULED

Holtvilles first Boy Scout court
of honor of the fall season has
been set for Monday night at the
Civic Center, according to Hugh
Wilcox, scout executive.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
1900 Cotton Bales
Ginned byOct. l9

Nineteen hundred bales of cotton
were ginned in Imperial county
prior to Oct. 10 from the 1888 crop
as compared to 1859 bales ginned
for the same period from the 1897
crop, the department of commerce
reported Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-20
Builder Charged
With Coercion

RENO. New. Oct. 20. CUP)-Of-
ficials of the teamsters' union. an
affiliate of the American Federation
of Labor, today charged the Isbcll
Construction company with at
tempting to coerce employees into
joining the Highway Workers Fed
Grafton, an independent organiza-
ton.
President H. A. Andersen accused
a former company officials of tell
ing workers to join the federation
"or lose your jobs within 10 days"
Andersen said the teamsters would
call strike and picket the Verdi
LaWtonS highway construction prof.
ect if necessary. The company
holds the contract for the job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
TODAY'S RADIO PROGRAMS

P. M. 4:Oo-wEAF--Backstage wife-- woR@News Bulletins. WJZ--Club Matinee; Variety. WABC-Four Clubmen, Songs. A:15-wEAF--stella Dallas
 Sketch.
 woR-Myrt and Marss--N wABC~Hohengarten Orch. 4:s0--wEAF-Life Can Be Beauti- fufl-Sketch.
 WoR-Hliltop House
 Sketch. A:l5-WEAF--Girl Alone . Sketch. wOR-Restful Rhythms. WABC-Music From Boston. 4:55-WJZ-Press- Radio News. 6;O0-WEAF-Dick Tracy-Sketch. WoR-Women Make the wJz~Arairs of Anthony WABC-Juveniie Program. 6:15-WEAF-Your Family and woR@The Johnson Family Sketch. 5:s-WEAF-Jack Armstrong; woR-Li.tle orphan Annie wJzEDon winslow of the wxaBSGy.press-Radio News; e:45-WEAF-Littie orphan Annie woRMpad and Junior wJzWTom Mix Straight
 Shooters.
 wABc-.Mishty show
 Sketch Political Talk
 John Lord o'Brien, Sena-' torial Candidate.
 WOR-Unele Don.
 WJZ---News; Gluckman wABC-News; Sports
 Resume. s:15-WEAF--M Malcolm Claire, WJZ-Roiiini orch. WABC-Howie Wing 6:25-WEAF-Pres Radio News. ---Constitutionai
 Amendments and Grade
 Crosslng-Former Cow ernor Alfred E. Smith. WOR--News; Stamp Club. WJZ-Campaign Speech District Attorney Thomas D. Dewey, Republican
 Candidate for Governor wAscNEob Trout. com- ments. 5-WEAF-Father and Son- Drama.
 wJZ-Lowell Thomas, Com mentator.
 WABC-Serenade for
 Strings. 7:00-WEAF-Amos n Andy WOR-Sports-Stan Lomax. WJZ--Alias Jimmy Valentine WABC-To be announced. 7:15-WEAF-Edwin C. Hill. Com ments.
 woR-The Answer Man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
Local Youths To Take Bar Examinations
tContlnued from Pago D

gett of New Haven; Attorney Charles Lyman of New Haven and Attorney Harold Drew of Derby.
 Who Candidates Are
 MT. Jackson succeeded to the secretaryship of the Chase Com panies when Charles s. Hart became executive vlce-president. MT. Jackson is member'of the New York bar.
 Attorney Blum, who has resided at ll Buckingham street, Waterbury, for the past year, Is Q native of Ball. timore, Maryland, and Q member of the bar in Maryland and Massachu- sets, He was graduated from Penn sylvania State College and obtained his law degree at Temple university.
 Edmund J. Abbott, Jr., is the son of pr. and Mrs. Edmund J. Abbott. He is native of Waterbury. He was graduated from the Irving school at Tarrytown, New York; from Wash ington and Lee university and ob-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

tained his law degree at the Univer- slty of Richmond.
 Irving David Johnson of 17 zlll- side avenue is the son of MT. and Mrs. Henry Johnson. A native of waterbury, he was graduated from Crosby High school in 1880. Dart mouth College in 1884 and Boston University in 1888.
 Joseph J. phelan is the son of Att torney and Mrs. Flnton Phelan of 5a Lexington avenue. He is a grad uate of Crosby High school and Fordham University. He received his law degree at New York University.
 Samuel J. Prestone is the son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Prestone of fOi Platt street. A native of Water bury, he studied at the Alexander Hamilton High school, Brooklyn, N. Y, City College of New York, and obtained his law degree at the Hart ford College. of Law, last June.
 Edmund M. Sciullo, is the son ol MT, and Mrs. Joseph Sciullo of 74 South Elm street. A graduate ot Crosby High school in 1881, he en- tered Holy Cross College and was graduated from there in 1885 with cum laude honors. He ohtained his law degree from Harvard in 1888.
 Jules Sigal of 9l Clinton street is the son of Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Sigal. He was graduated from Cros- by High school and Washington University. He studied for his law degree at Georgetown University.
 Edward J. Slavin of S6 Crescent street is the son of Probate Judge and Mrs. Dennis J. Slavin. He IS a graduate of Crosby High school Georgetown College and Georgetown University. He obtained his law de- gree at the latter institution. He IS 2 member of the bar of the District or Columbia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
15sO--WBRY--ss

P. M. S:OO-AIarriage License Romances. S:15-Feature Race from Narra- s:sO-fiaroid Stokes orch. 3:45-Reminiscing and
 Philosophy. 4:0O--FIlts and Encores. 4;15-"NIidstream 4:SO---Girl Meets Boy. 4:45-The Hatterfields, drama. 5:00--News. 5:O5-Beverly and Bob. b:l5--Johnson Family. 5:30-Torrington Republican Town
 Committee. Talk. 5:45---Shoppers' Tour. 6:00-NeWs. 6:I5-Republican State Central
 Committee. talk. 6:30--News by E. Christy Erik. 6:45--Democratic State Central
 Committee, talk. 7:00-Correct Time. 7:00-Fuiton Lewis, IT,, Commen- tator. 7:l5-Edith sacco. songs. 7:30--Swingtime. 7:s5-Roy Rice for Congress
 Interview. 7;5S--Muslcal Interlude. S:0O--I.one Ranger. drama. S:30--Famous First Facts. 9.0O--Bob Crosby's Orch. 9:30--WOR Symphony Orch. con-
 ducted by Eric Delamarter. lO:00-Raymond Gram Swing,
 Commentator. l0:l5--The Charioteera. T0:30--IsocaI News. iO:45-Iienry weber's Pageant of
 Melody. 1T Time. il.00--NeWS. 1l:i5-Dance Hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
HICHLICHTS OF
 SCARE BY MARS
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him from Trenton, N. J. that everyone who could was getting out" and heading for New York. She had intended to start for Boston, he said. Flames already were visible in Trenton, he quoted her as saying.
 At Providence, R. l., scores tele- phoned the Narragansett Electric company and begged officials to order lights turned off so that the city night hide from the "invad- CTS" in darkness.
 A woman tainted at the wheel of her automobile on North Main street and was involved in a minor collision. Many families summoned physicians to quiet hysterical chil- dren.
 In Apponaug, R. I. women bar ricaded themselves In their homes. locking windows and doors against invaders.
 At Worcester, station WORC, which carried the broadcast, rec ceived 800 telephone calls during the hours program.
 Salt Lake City, Oct. 3l-(UPl- Radio station KSL said today that many persons reported pack ing their belongings to evacuate their homes, children became hystericaf and grownups tainted at the "war of worlds" program. I'm the midst of . flood of teie. phone calls, one puzzled old lady was informed that the report was only a drama, then remarked cheerfully: 'Well, if 1t doesn't do anything else, 1t made . lot of people pray tonight.
 San Francisco. Oct. Sl-(UP)- Telephone operators reported to- day that they virtually were '.swamped" with requests for ross-continent telephone connec- tions with New York and New Jersey during and immediately after last nights "war of the worlds" radio dramatization.
 Those who wanted to place calls, they said, were not aware that the news bulletins" broad cast were only part of the pro- gram and not based on actual fact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

--m@-------@~----~----- tricts from 20.to g, in effect for the first time c week from Tuesday, necessitated selection of l2 more polling sites.
 While the aldermen gave the mat ter some study. the Republican con- trol of Che body caused elimination of some of the polling places of other years. such as O,Donnell's hall. and substitution of places such as the Smethurst barn.
 The comminttee, after considering the difficulty at the Cooke street drug store site. decided to ask that the site be changed to the Mary Ab- bolt school. But the time limit for such action is about to lapse with the publication of the polling places tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
How Women
 in Their 4O's Can Attract Men

Here's good advice for woman during her change lusuaiiy from 3S to 52l, who Tears sheu lose her appeal to men, who worries about hot flashes. loss Of pep. dizzy spells, apeef nerves and moody spells.
 Just get more fresh sif, 8 hrs. sleep and if yoa need . reliable ''WOMAN'S" tonic take Lyais D Pinkhams Vegetable Compound, made especially fos sroRssn It helps Nature build up physical resistance. thus helps give mora uvacity to enloy life and assist calm. toHs that often accompany change ol life.
 Einkhams is WELL WORTH trying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

London. Oct. S1-(UP)-H. G. Wells, author of "The War of the Worlds" said today that in selling the rights for broadcast of his novel he gave no permission for such alterations as led many American listeners to believe that the U. S. actually was being at- tackled by Martians. q sold the rights for broadcast of the novel to Columbia Broadcasting com. pany but 1t was implicit In the agreement that 1t was to be used as fiction and not news," Wells said. 'T gave no permission what ever for alterations that might lead to belief that 1t was real newS."
 The British press recalled that Britain suffered In 1926 Q scare similar to that In the United States last night. In that year Father Donald Knox broadcast an imaginary riot in which a mob sacked the national art gallery, ran wild through Whitehall and blew up "Big Ben," the famous bell on top of the parliament building. It caused widespread alarm and many listeners telephoned the British Broadcasting company for confirmation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
5OO--WICc--B Bridgeport--s0

F. M.
 4:o-stamford Merchants Salute. A:30-Club Matinee, variety pro" v and soioists; Jackie Heller,
 tenor: Ransom sherman.
 master Of ceremonies. l:45--wICC News and shopping
 Bulletins. 5:00--"Dad and Junior" 6:15-Terry and the Pirates,
 chiidren's sketch. 5:30-Don Winslow of the Nave s:45-Tom MiS straight Shooters,
 chiidren.s dramatic sketch. s:oO--Yankee Network News servs
 ice.
 s:i5-"Monday Quarterhacks,"
 with Eddie Casey. S:sS-Demccrdtic State Committees z:oONkiias Jimmy vaiieptine, dra4
 matte serial with James i 7:so-Replbiican state Committed 7:45-Science on the March, pr.
 Carroll L. Fenton, guest
 speaker. s:00-Carson Robison and his
 Buckaroos with Pearl. .Joh4 \ and Bill Mitchell, vocal and
 
 Novak's one-Man Band. S:30--"Those We Love-" dramatic
 serial starring Nan Grey
 and Richard Cromwell. 0:00-NBC String Symphony.
 Frank Black, conductor. 1O:0O-"True or False" Quiz Pros
 gram conducted by pr.
 Harry Hagen. l0:30-Republican 10 Party Program
 political. t0:45-To be announced. il l:00-Yankee Network News serv'
 ice. lf:i5-Yankee Network Weather
 Service. ll:so-Locai News Bulletins. 1 i :36--Dance Orch. l2;oQ-Kay Kyser and his orch. A. Nj. l2:3O-"Radio Candid Camera"-- Bob Crosby's Orch., in Audi, ence Participation Program. 1:30--Slgn off.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
2OO-.WDRC..Hartf rd-.1SSO

F. M.
 l:00-Patterns in Swing. 4:30--Those Happy Gilmans. 4:45-Matinee Promenade. 5:00-Ad Liner-Dance Program. 5:30-Nan Wynn-Songs. 5:45-The Mighty Show. 6:0O-News Servlce-United Pres,
 Bulletins.
 6:f5--On with the Dance. 6:3O-"Today"-wlth Bob Trout. 6:l5-Ted Husing-sports. 7:00--"Howie Wing" 7:f5-Lum and Abner. 7:30-Eddie Cantor's Caravan. 8:00--Musical Moments. 8:15--Monday Night Show. S:30-Pick and Pat in Pipe Smok'
 Ing Time.
 9:00-Lux Radio Theater. i0:00--Guy L0mbardo's Orch. l0:30-The Story of the Song. . II :0O--News Servlce--Resume
 United Press News. 11:15-Tommy Dorsey's Orch. l1:50--Cab .Caiioway's Orch. i2:00-George Hamilton's Orch. iS:5-Little Jack Little's Orch.
 Refused in an attempt to checA toothpick in railway station. Parisian lawyer sued the French government in 1907 and won after a 20-year court fight at cost of 2O0,000 francs to the government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
ELECTION ZONES
 ARE IN DISPUTE

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