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The Washington times., 1938-09-29

The "Old Skipper" is going tt
publish YOUR views on the all
important subject of safety
WHAT is your idea of the best
way or ways to prevent accidents
to pedestrians in traffic? Is the
automobile driver or the pedes
trian mostly at fault? What dc
they both do that they should
NOT do at your school intersec.
tions? How can the children i'm
prove traffic conditions? IS there
q dangerous crossing on your way
to school left unguarded?
SEND 1T IN
Write composition of not over
100 words to the "Old Skipper
on any one of the above subjects
or on a safety subject of your
own. To each of those mentioned
In this column we will send a
guest ticket to a theater in or
near your neighborhood. Here is
your chance to see a good show
in exchange for a little careful
thought on safety.
YOU are the ones most vitality
concerned in the safety problem.
Surely at some time or another
you have stood on the corner and
watched someone take a chance
in traffic, jay walk through a
busy intersection or watched a
driver recklessly dart through a
group of children in his hurry
How many times have you said
to yourself "Td like to pass
q LAW against that"
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE
Maybe we can't pass the law,
but we can bring such situations
to the attention Of others as a
warning. Here is your chance tc
have your say . write that com
position and mail it to the "Old
Skipper" NOW.
Another branch club is to be
formed tomorrow night at the
Arcade Theater in Hyattsville
Remember the time, 8 O'Clock
sharp. Big news is in store fol-
the club members Of all branch
clubs watch for it. Until
later Ship Ahoy. The OLD
SKIPPER.
The Washington times., 1938-09-29
DEPARTURES

DEPARTURES
Accumulated excess of tempera-
ture since January l, 1888, 727.
Deficiency of temperature since
September /, 1888, Il.
Accumulated deficiency of pre-
cipitation since January /, 1888,
5.21.
Excess of precipitation since
September /, 1888, 0.80.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, SO; lowest, 40.
TEMPERATURES
The Washington times., 1938-09-29
SKIPPER WARNS
MATES ABOUT
TRAFFIC PERIL
Send in Your Letters on
Safety Measures
By DON HIX

Heigh,Ho Shipmates. The "Old
Skipper" promised to keep right
on the safety subject for a few
The Washington times., 1938-09-29
The Weather

District of Columbia. rain and
cooler tonight and Friday; in
creasing northeast winds, backing
to northwest Friday.
Maryland, rain tonight and Fri
day; cool tonight and on the east
coast Friday.
Virginia, rain tonight, probably
ending Friday morning; cooler to-
night and in east portion Friday.
TIDE TARLES
High tides today at 11:41 a. n.
and at - p. m.
Low tides today at 6:19 a. m.
and at 6:24 p. m.
High tides tomorrow at 11:06
a. m. and at 1882 p. m.
Low tides tomorrow at 7:07 a. m.
and at TIA p. m.
SUN AND MOON
The sun rises today at Sol a. m.
and sets at 5:55 p. m.
The moon Uses today at 11:48
a. m. and sets at 9:46 p. m.
The sun rises tomorrow at 6:O2
a. m. and sets at 5:53 p. m.
The moon rises tomorrow at
1886 a. m. and sets at 1O:37 p. m.
LOCAL TEMPERATURES
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-13

Flower lovers will delight in the exquisite arrange
ments of the horticultural hall Women in particular
will admire the exhibits the culinary displays the
household arts and last but not least the All boys and
girls achievements and the exhibits FROM yet younger
group.
AS passes from display to another one is
struck with the thought that God has been good to
Missssppians He has blessed with fertile soil mild
climate and has peoped state with the sa of the
earth" The Mississippi State Fair as a mirror
which truly reflects greatness and in all sincerity
wish it the privilege of every man, woman
and child in commonwealth to have the pleasure
of attending biggest show, the Mississippi State Fair
We would like for every Mssssippian to visit Jack
son. note its development, its rapid and continued
growth share its civic pride and mbbe its spirit CO.
operation for there lies the secret of its development
AS loyal Missssppians they should be proud of The
Cross Road of the Nation"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-13
Mississippi Free Stote Fair
From The Durant News

The city folks will to see the country folks
and the country folks will come to the city and we'll
all Joyully forget what for when we 90 to see
the big Mississippi Free State Fair which opens in
jackson on Monday, October 10 and continues for a
whole week
The Mississippi Free State Fair is great melting
pot in which is poured the interests of every citizen
and group of citizens in the Magnolia State whether
we are engaged in agriculture, industry business or
work for the WPA. Regardless of which group YOU
belong to you will find group represented at the
State Fair.
MlsslssippTs finest beef and dairy cattle will be
exhibited Progress in cattle raising our state will be
shown and prove inspiration non-cattle raiser
who will go to the big State Fair to see what his fellow
farmer is doing that he isn't.
Record entries have been recorded in corn raising
by Ae All Club boys which may open the eyes of some
older farmer who has been podding along for wears
using the same methods and getting production
Every advance in agriculture and processing Of
agricultural products will be told at this event
which serves annually nilestane to- mark the pro-
zgEfss OF rapidly advancing state.
A. wonderful story Of industry will be seen and
heard at the 1898 fair The first state to- actually pass
egisiauon entclng industry Mississippi has already
forward with the addition of many industrial en-
terprses which have proven great boon to the COM
mn in which they located Our people, after
!ne VIII be better acquainted with the possibilities
industry holds for this state and its people r will sar
sissippans. SeS ~ WIS
For those who love their fun (and who doesn't)
tneie Will be the sparkling midway, afternoon auto
racing With Its usual thousand thrills and brand new
grandstand attraction, 'Folles International" mu
sca extravaganza which promises to break all records
"know your State" is the theme of the 1888 Mis-
ssippl free State Fair 1t is morror of life as it IS
ived In Mississippi. Attend this wonderful exnost;on
closely and attentively its many wonderful ey
Participating in the fellowship and friendship
your state" ~ ~ WI Wy hHcW
Mississippi! A state worth know;no
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-13
The Mississippi Stote Eair
j From The Yaxoo City Herald


For weeks various communities have held their in
divdual fairs, each in itself important event. House
wives over the state boys and girls of Drawn and
brain have of their time talents to the
Of these undertakings.
friendly spirit of competition and rivalry has spur
red our citizens on to greater achievements Today
Mississippi is taking her rghtful place in the great
sserhood of states Today the eyes of the nation
watching progress and we are going forward un-
der the leadership and guidance of great governor
The displays have been carefully Judged at the
community and county fairs, and the best of everything
has been segregated and once again will partcipate
IN state wide competition at Mississipps Great Free
State Fair.
This event is of attraction for thousands
who from Monday through Saturday of fair each
year in early October, throng its gay midway and ex
hibt buildings
is fitting that the State Fair should be held in
Jackson the Capitol City It is also happy idea that
the gates stand ajar, free to all. Those of us who
through necessity otherwise deny ourselves the
pleasures of the midway shows riding devices may
without cost view the of state that are
presented TO the world in the exhibits They are
true picture the fertility of our Soils the mdness of
our climate the energy of men, the artistry and
capabiiity OF our women, and the ambition of boys
and girls.
Jackson is always in holiday attire for fair week
It's merchants capitalize the event that brings thous
ands OF visitors. Not only is each store building gay
with bunting but the show windows are more enticinc
than with their displays of seasonabe merchandise
pleasing to the eye and to the purse.
Jackson, always hosptable city, extends an even
greater of responsibility during fair week Her
citizens, both young and DID, take pride in being the
host city to the ever interesting instructive and delight
full free state fair 1t their wish and that of fair
officials that enters the gates that swing wide
he will forget dull and turn back the years. SO as
to enjoy to the fullest its attractions They want every
lnger in the exhibit halls and view the magnf
cent displays of products that are conclusive proof that
Mississippi is Gods chosen acre. They hope that all
will share their pride in each and every exhibit
Those interested in poultry and livestock should
Wend their way to the buildings where these shown
representing truly important phase of Mssissippi's
progress.
Attention of visitors is also invited to the CONNER
cla exhibits that arranged instruct acquant
far visitors with the many great advantages offered
their use -
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-13
tuberculosis Tests Given

The Holmes county health department is now N
gagged in visiting the schools of the county and giving
skin tests for tuberculosis They have already visited
Holmes Junior College, West Coxburg, Lexington High
and Durant.
The skin test is made by injecting between the lay
of skin the forearm small amount of toxic sub
stance the tuberculosis germ The amount of reaction
from this varies with the senstivty of the person
amined
If the skin test shows positive many of them do,
the doctor advises the student to be alarmed but
tive of infection to have x-ray made to deter
mine the infection if any, These x-rays made
tual cost of the plate which is eighty cents.
This service to the schools and to the public is of
the utmost Importance. Should students actually be
infected with the disease they menace to those
around them. If students infected they and their
families should be acquainted with the situation
possible in order to have better chance of getting
well.
How often do we hear of the tragedy in a family
when its brightest daughter becomes confined
with this disease shortly after graduation passes
before the family really has time realize they've
been i'll without knowing it for so long.
tuberculosis germs said to be present in our
system almost all the time 1t test of our strength
and resistance whether we become infected or not
This splendid work the health department is doing
IN making these tests deserves the full support and ap
proval of popular opinion 1t saving the school
boys and girls of today for better citzenry tomorrow
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-13
On Cutting Down Trees

On Cutting Down Trees
Poems made by fools like me
But only God make tree
Joyce Kilmers immortal poem is known to every
lover of trees the country over
We have frequently commented on the beauty Of
the oak trees of Durant declaring them to be
the outstanding beautiful feature of quiet little
town.
It is therefore with a great deal of regret in our
hearts call the attention of readers to the
number of huge trees that have been cut in the past few
months Some of them had to safety precau-
ton due to disease. Others were cut unnecessarily
Every tree cut down is like a lost friend to We
to mourn it.. great unovely space exists
where beauty once stood.
Permission has to be obtained from the Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen before tree be cut That is
it should be. To them say: Before you let any
citizen cut tree please be is absolutely neces
sary in the interest of human life.
We might add that it it would be better
for the city to have the duty of to the
trees do get infected with disease and have to be
cut than it is to wait until something gets wrong with
it and it is too late
The trees claim to beauty.
Please. let's take care of them.
There won't be any more like them in our life
chemereic Move important
1t was very bright picture of the South that DR..
H. E. Barnard New York, leader in the National Farm
Chemurgc Council painted at the luncheon given Mon
dAy at the Mississippi Free State Fair.
DR. barnard the featured speaker Ct the Press
Ray s. yasrs every in
The speaker presented chemurgy to his audience
the rapidly developing move to have chemistry
science find and develop new uses for surplus
crops finding in them elements need in the various
lines Of manufacturing materials which, when
broken down, will take the place of some of i'm
ports
He pointed out the progress already made in the
past two years and made prediction what the
would mean to the south in the future.
The story Of making starch from potatoes here in
Mississippi at the plant in Laurel told and numer
other instances cited where surplus crop has been
converted into cash for the farmer.
DR. Barnard thoroughly informed and alb
sorbing speaker. 1t was privilege to hear him.
The main need for the southern farmer today is to
find markets for his crops.
Chemurgy to be the
tuberculosis Tests Given
The Holmes county health department is
gagged in visiting the schools of the county and giving
skin for tuberculosis They have already visited
Holmes Junior College, West, CoXburg, Lexington High
and Durant
Evening star., 1938-02-18

out their eyes as they listened and
looked. At first they could make noth-
ing Of those queer sounds and couldn't t
be sure just where they came from.
Then Peter looked up in 4 tree and
caught his breath.
Look up there" he whispered to
his cousin, Jumper the Hare. Did
you ever in all your life see anything
SO silly?"
Jumper looked. His eyes popped
out more than ever. There sat Mrs.
Hooty very straight and dignified ap-
parently paying no attention to Hooty,
although the fact Is she was watching
every move he made. And there was
Hooty going through the funniest
performance you can imagine. I'll ths
Evening star., 1938-02-18

they had used last year and the year
before suited her better than anything
else they had found he didn't say
Il told you So" No, sir, he didn't
say that. If he did any hooting about
it 1t was of somewhere she wouldn't
know what it was all about. He told
her that If 1t suited her it suited him.
He was very gallant about it, for.
rough and tough fellow as he ", he
is most loyal mate and not 1t all
hesitant in showing his affection.
Jumper the Hare and Peter Rabbit
were hopping along through the Green
Forest when ahead of them they
heard strangs sounds, sounds that
caused them to stop, sit up very
straight prick " their eers and pop
Evening star., 1938-02-18

perhaps, as thoroughly ~ had Mrs.
Hooty, but thoroughly enough to con-
vince him that he preferred an outside
nest to an inside one.
He thought Mrs. Hooty crazy to
think of nesting in 4 hollow tree,
although he knew that now and then
Great Horned Owls do nest in hollow
trees. He also knew that what he
thought made no difference. So he
tagged along with Mrs. Hooty, ready
to agree to whatever satisfied her.
From long experience he had learned
that this was the wisest plan. She
would have her way, anyway, and he
might as well agree first as last.
When at last Mrs. Ilooty changed
her mind and decided that thu mast
Evening star., 1938-02-18

time making the strangest sounds.
Perhaps he thought he was singing
and it was . love song. Be that ~
it may, he was very much in earnest
about it and quite oblivious to the
presence Of any one but Mrs. Hooty.
He nodded. He bowed low. He
tapped his wings He bobbed and
twisted and turned in the funniest
manner. He raised his head Is high
as he could and stretched 1t as low
as he could without losing his bal
ance and swung it from side to side.
It was very ridiculous. Hooty had
lost ali his dignity. And the sounds
he was making Just added to the
righteousness Of the whole perform
aaoo.
Evening star., 1938-02-18
"What is he doing that for7" vhis-
BY WILLARD
0IA3S ny TR,eVssA ,ssG
.By WELLINGTON

what Is he doing that for?" vhis-
pered Peter.
Hes counting Mrs. Hooty: he's WOO
ing her; he's making love to her." re-
piled Jumper.
But why should he?" Peter asked,
looking as perplexed as he felt. They
have been mates ever since I've known
them and that Is long time"
Il guess he falls in love with her
all over again every year. Anyway,
he acts that way. I've seen him be-
fore and it looks that way. See her
pretend not to see him. You wouldn't
expect any such performance from
Hooty the Owl, would you?"
II certainly wouldn't replied Pstss.
(copyrisht. le8SJ
Evening star., 1938-02-18
Bedtime Stories
81 THORNTON N. 1IJRGI

There's none 30 foufh and none 50 touth
But love can make him soft enough.
old Mother Nature.
HoOTY THE GREAT HORNED
OWL could tell you Of every
Hawk nest and every Grow nest for
miles around-just where each was,
what its condition was and how much
work would be required to repair 1t.
With Mira. Hooty he had visited each
Of them, some Of them several times.
He could tell you all about every
hollow tree with an entrance hole big
enough for . bird Of his size 70 use.
h had inspected I'll o6 them, not.
Evening star., 1938-07-10

cial work organizations embrace prob
ably as wide a scope as that Of any
resident of Washington. He Is a
member of the Board of Directors,
Council of Social Agencies; member
of the Board Of Trustees and of the
Policy Committee of the Community
Chest; member Of the Race Relations,
Civic Affairs and Social Service
Committees Of the Washington Fed
Grafton of Churches: member of the
Board Of Directors, the Family Serv-
ice Association; member. of the board
Of the washington Welfare Associa-
ton (southeast House,; treasurer Of
the board Of the Southeast Commu-
nifty House; member of the Advisory
Board, Northwest Settlement House;
president Of the Francis Junior High
School Home and School Association;
member Of the Advisory Committee,
District Of Columbia Public Employ
ment Center; chairman of the Negro
Advisory Committee, District of Co
lumbia w. p. A.; member Of the Com
munity Center Council; member Of
the Executive Committee of the
Washington Council of Social Work.
ers; member Of the Board Of Directors
Of the Industrial Bank Of Washing
ton. He also belongs to Omega. Psi
Phi Fraternity and u . Mason and
an Elk.
Probably because there are no col
orsd boys clubs In the Community
Chsst, the Twelfth Street "Y." In
addition to its regular work, takes
over . large number Of activities that
would regularly b associated With .
boys club. Because 0 space ltmita-
tions, the percentage ol income from
Evening star., 1938-07-10
FAIRGROUNDS PLAN
'DRESS-UP' WEEK
Pet Contest, Shows and Bicycle
Beauty Parade Among Events
on Schedule.

"Dress-up" week, program Of
events planned by the District Of Co.
lumbia Recreation Committee, will be
featured throughout the city's play
grounds this week.
Heading the program will be a pa
rade OF hundreds of gayly decorated
bicycles presented by the boys and girls
of the Western Stadium Playground,
Thirty-sixth street and Reservoir road
NV, at 2:30 pm. Thursday. Prizes
will be awarded to the best decorated,
the funniest, the most original and the
best costumed rider.
Pets will be the attraction Friday at
the Corcoran School Playground
Twenty-eighth and M streets NV.
Children will be awarded prizes for the
best dressed, the funniest and the most
unusual animal.
Children of the Buchanan School
Playground. Thirteenth and D streets
Sc, will present at 1:30 pm Friday
their own version of Red Riding Hood
in costumes they have designed them
selves
An amateur show, consisting of group
singing and dramatic skits, will be pre-
sented by the boys and girls OF the
johnson School Playground, on Hiatt
place NV, at 2 pm. Friday.
The racing season will officially open
at $50 am Friday at the Janney
School Playground, Wisconsin avenue
and Albemarle street NV, with spe-
cial events listed for dogs and wagons.
Evening star., 1938-07-10
American Legion
AuxiIioy

The District of Columbia Depart
ment will sponsor q moonlight cruise
July 16 at $50 pm. aboard the City
Of Washington. 1t is being given to
make 1t possible to present new colors
to the department The present COL
ors have been in constant use for the
past 13 years.
Plans are going forward for the de-
partment's 18th annual convention to
be held at the Carlton Hotel August
IL, IL and 13. Among the dis
tinguished guests will be Mrs. Louise
Williams, past national president, and
Mrs. Harriet Hoffman. national chair
man Of constitution and bylaws. The
department president, Mrs. Dorothy B.
Harper, has appointed Mrs. Mary B.
Corwin convention chairman and Mrs
Hin Mahoney chairman Of the parade
formation.
Evening star., 1938-07-10
American War Mothers.

The American War Mothers Of the
District of Columbia were represented
at the patriotic services commenorat-
ing the reunion of the Blue and the
Gray on the 18th anniversary Of the
Battle Of Gettysburg last Sunday at
Washington Cathedral. Mrs. Emil
Walter. State president. with the color
bearers, Mrs. Emma Warren and Mrs.
Katie Gross; Mrs John Eckert, presi-
dent Of the District Of Columbia Chap
ter, and Mrs. Marian Barrows, color
bearer Of the Bicentennial Chapter,
Mrs. Shippel and Mrs. Whitley par
ticipated in the exercises.
At the Monument Grounds on July
4ths the national organization was
represented by the national corre-
spending secretary. Mrs. Lizabeth
Waters. and Mrs. Mary T. shanahan,
custodian Of records. The State and
chapter officers were also present With
their colors
The State chapter Is planning an
outing on the Potomac in the near
future. the date to be announced later.
Evening star., 1938-07-10

GERS in August. Entertainment was
provided by Sylvia Kaplowitz and her
accordion octet. assisted by Marvin
Yago.
The following were admitted to
membership: John F. Smith. Joseph
H. Nicholson, John P. Matthews, Reece
Jones. DR.. John F. Donoghue, Claude
A. Adler. Previously admitted to the
post were Harry A. Brandt. William
]. Camp, Steve H. Casey, James Con-
molly. Leo A Biggs. James Gilmore,
Melvin NJ Gusdorf, Alfred j. Jackley,
Carl E. johnson, Levi w. st. Peter,
Charles r. Starne, Godfrey w. Baline
The post is sponsoring an entry in
the Soap Box Derby. His name will
be announced at later date.
Government Printing ONCE Post,
No %. will meet at the Hayloft, 1926
Massachusetts, avenue NV, tomorrow
at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be
served.
Election Of delegates and alternates
to the annual convention will be held.
Polls open in Harding Hall from 4 to
5 o'clock pm. At the Hayloft, 7:30
to $50 pm.
The following are candidates: ]. P.
Battley, Isabel G. Beimschla, Robert
E. Brooks, William J. Cassiday, Al
bert j. Clarke. w. A. Dempsey. Ed
ward r. Dixon, Joe Eek, William
Field, j, Thomas Ford, Claude A.
Gathgens. Augustus Gibbons. w. H.
Gerdes. Russell H. Herrell, Penn H.
Howard, James E. Jeffries. George w.
Johns. Roger B. Kee, c. l. M. Lewis,
Dan A. Mahoney, Alexander L. Mein-
berg, Roy S. Musick, Ray F. Neason,
Edward A. Newman, Hyter H. Ruggles,
Mike Shea. Herbert R. Street. Herbert
Teed, j. A. Touissant. Lawrence w.
Trumbull, Louis c. Vogt, Roger w.
Watts and Claud O. Woods. Comdr.
Massie w. Blankinship will attend as
chairman Of the delegates.