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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-12
Employment Service Trdns-
fer Hdrrntul To Depart
ment. Says Council
SETS PRECEDENT
Which Can Make Depart
ment Of Labor Only An
Empty Name
BY President James NJ. Duffy, First
Vice President f. l.. Wheatley and
Jnhn O'Mallav

BY President James NJ. Duffy, First
Vice President f. l.. Wheatley ane
John O'Malley.
Cincinnati, Ohio.-The disemember.
ment of the United States Department
Of Labor, begun by the removal Of the
u. S. Employment Service from the
Department under the plan for the re.
organization of governmental depart.
ments was strongly condemned by the
Executive Council of the American
Federation of Labor in their report to
the annual convention of the Fedora.
tion in session here.
Pointing out that the Labor Depart
ment was established by Congress in
1913, following repeated demands
made by the American Federation OF
Labor during many years, and that
since its establishment a number of
governmental services directly con-
nected with the welfare of labor, in
cluding the U. S. Employment Service,
have been added to the Department,
the Executive Council said:
"When the Social Security Act was
drafted and enacted in 1885, it pro-
vided old age benefits on a contribu-
tory basis, unemployment compensa-
tion, and public assistance. When
this legislation was in the making the
American Federation of Labor IA
vored locating its administration with
in the Department of Labor, because
old age benefits and unemployment
compensation are rights of labor. How
ever, the administration was made in
dependent.
"As soon as unemployment COM
penaetion reached the stage of benefit
payments, administrative difficulties
began to accumulate. The executive
agencies for the payment are the pub
lie employment Offices which are un-
der Federal and State departments of
labor. No Legislative thought had
been given to coordination of functions
and control.
Transfer DeplOred
"The employment service is the De-
partment Of Labor's response to its
mandate to provide working people
with better opportunities Of employ
meht.' The lives of working people
and their families are organized
around their jobs. Through all their
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-12
New League For Human Rights Is Given
Enthusiastic Reception At Convention
AFLHits Invusion
OfChind By Jdpdn
Urge Continuation Of Bow.
colt Against Products
of japanese

Cincinnati, Ohio-The invasion O!
China by the armed forces of Japar
and the wholesale killing of multitudes
of Chinese by the japanese military
naval and air warfare was strongly
condemned by the Executive Council
Of the American Federation Of Labor
in its report to the annual convention
Of the Federation here. In protes,
against these outrages the Council
urged that the boycott against Jap.
anese products and services be con.
tinued until the war against China
and the Chinese people" is ended.
Discussing the Japanese War or
China" the Executive Council said:
"The conflict in China still con-
tinues. Japan has been carrying il
on in most ruthless and destructive
manner all during the past year. We
reported upon developments which
had taken place one year ago to the
Houston convention of the American
Federation of Labor. At that time
the Council stated, All were shocked
az VIC lCSlldi VI lIc dLIOClIIcS WHICH
were being perpetrated upon the Chi
nese people
'The destruction Of life and prop
erty in China by the invading armies
Of Japan has steadily increased.
Aerial warfare has been carried for
ward in cruel and destructive pro-
portions. Cities have been destroyed,
territory made waste, men, women
and children killed by the hundreds
and thousands. A scene of desolation
has been created. Panic, confusion,
fear and distress prevail throughout
the Chinese nation.
"We deplore these tragic events,
and as heretofore, place the blame
squarely upon the japanese nation
and the rulers Of the japanese people.
There is no doubt but that Japan is
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-12
Green's Address Carried To
Nation On Coust-to-Coust
Broadcast
RED-NAZ PACT HIT
Communism and Nuziism
Are Partners in Tyranny.
Says Green
BY President James NJ. Duffy, First
Vice President T.. l.. Wheatley and
John O'NaIIey.

Vice President T.. l.. Wheatley and
John O'MalIey.
Cincinnati, Ohio. - Delegates and
friends of the American Federation
OF Labor gave enthusiastic support to
the plea Of William Green to all la
Dor and all liberal forces to resist the
attacks of invading totalitarian prop
aganda," before mass meeting held
in Convention Hall, Hotel Netherland
Plaza, by the League for Human
Rights, Freedom and Democracy, Of
which Mr.. Green is honorary president,
and Matthew VOL is president Green's
address was carried to the nation over
the coast-to-coast Mutual network.
Other speakers were Alexander F.
kerensky, former Premier Of Russia;
Luis n. Morones, former president of
the Mexican Federation Of Labor &C.
r. o. M; and Gerhart H. Segar, for
mer member of the Reichstag. Matt
hew Woll, president of the league, act
ed as chairman.
Referring to the Moscow-B Berlin
pact, Mr.. Green said, at is an ugly,
bestial and hateful spectacle, but it
should be highly educational one to
Americans. The mask had been strip
ped off Communism and Naziism. At
last they are exposed to the light as
partners in tyranny No longer can
they pose before US as idealists. The
gruesome masquerade is over"
Finally" Green declared, "Amer-
ica must be on the alert to guard and
protect itself from being undermined.
No political or propaganda agency
financed by a foreign government
should be permitted to function in
this country. Every American should
make it his duty to examine and
analyze statements derogatory to the
American form Of government. And
American organizations, such as the
League for Human Rights, Freedom
and Democracy, under whose auspices
this meeting is being held tonight,
should be encouraged to continue their
efforts to expose the false teachings
of Communism, Naziism and Fascism."
WOll Scores Threat to Liberty
Mr.. Woll characterizes the motiva-
ton of totalitarian propaganda "as
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-12
Labor Peace Rests
With c.I.o., A.F.L.
Delegates Declare
Resolution Placing Blame on
Rebel Movement Adopted
Unanimously
BY President James NJ. Duffy, First
Vice President E. l.. Wheatley and
IoL,, nIAallo.,

BY President James NJ. Duffy, First
Vice President E. L. Wheatley and
John O'Malley.
Cincinnati, Ohio.-A rousing unani-
NOUS vote Of approval was given by
delegates attending the 59th annual
convention of the American Fedora
tion of Labor here to a resolution
placing full blame on the C1O for the
continued split in the labor movement
and informing President Roosevelt
that further appeals for peace should
be emphatically directed to the rebel
group.
Drafted by the resolutions commit
tee Of the convention, the resolution
was read by John P. Frey, former
president of the Ohio State Fedora
tion of Labor and now head of the
metal trades department of the A. F.
Of l..
Supported by President Green in 4
stirring address in which he declared
that there was unity in the American
Federation of Labor, and acceptance
of the CLOS peace demands would Gre
ate disunity, the resolution was adopt
ed on a thunderous "aye" by the dele
gates.
The resolution outlined the efforts
of two committees to arrive at an hon
orable peace, and pointed out that on
both occasions the proceedings and
recommendations, were disrupted and
refused by John L. Lewis.
"In full appreciation of the Presi-
dents efforts to be helpful in bring
ing unity within the trade union move
ment we submit that the record from,
the time the CIO was organized con-
tains continuous efforts on the part
of the A. F. Of l.. to make unity a
fact, and that all these efforts have
been thwarted by the chairman Of the
CIO," the resolution stated.
Presidents Green's reply to Presi-
dent Roosevelt's request for peace ef-
forts, in which the A. F. of L. leader
indicated readiness of the AFL to re-
sumo negotiations with the CIO for
labor peace was approved by the res
olutions committee in it's report to the
convention.
lcontinued on Page Three)
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18
"People Are Funny"-May rs.
AN ASSIGNMENT

Apprehensively drag myself to staff
meeting, fearing Jean will give me an
assignment. As the assignment OF topics
nears an end, breathe more freely. But
as luck would have it, Jean assigns me
feature. Then, seeking topic, / ask
Miss Sanders who suggests topic about
which haven't even one slight idea.
With the ringing Of the bell, lazily
20 to English Glass to suffer from the
sultry heat of an early summer. Tues
day morning finds me sleepy-eyed and
still vainly trying to think of some good
points for the feature. Gradually the
tick Of my watch grows louder and to
my dismay, thirty minutes remain until
the dead line. Scratching and scrib-
bling / write furiously. Due to my
binding rush. am forced to rewrite it
Rushing like madman, | safely place
the feature in the stiff sponsors hands
to be checked. After the correction OF
few errors, the feature is on its way
to the typist. In order to get the ma
terial at the Advertiser office on time
the typist feverishly pounds at tbe
keys.
As soon as the last word is typed
the feature is rushed to Mr.. Povall
There the material is rechecked and is
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18

Billy Holloman. They will soon be home
for the summer vacation and won't we
all be glad!
Walton Doty's cousin, Genevieve
Brown from Yazoo City, was here this
week end. She was heard to say that
Harold Upchurch was the only one who
would write to her.
Julia Bealls party, as usual, went over
with bang. First they went to the
show, and afterwards some one decided
they wanted to go to the Inn and dance
Looks like the girls had success in get
ting the boys to learn to dance.
Ruth Oridge and J. M. kept up the
Sunday night tradition last Sunday
night.
The local debs are still haunting the
post office for those letters from Texas
BY the way, they're still getting them
too.
Betty Maud and James Fowler were
riding around Sunday afternoon. Keep
up the good work Betty Maud. He'll
probably have new 1889 Chevrolet soon
Several of the classes had parties Fri
| day. Even Mrs. Swittenburg gave hel
| Business Arithmetic class party with
hamburgers and coca-colas for refresh.
ments. Mr.. Kenna gave his French class
twenty-one in number, coca-colas and
cookies.
! Alas! Since the seniors are gone, the
school is as quiet as a morgue.
Those Durant boys are still making
some headway. That cute boy from State
James Odom, was seen with Pauline
Huntington Saturday night.
| With this last daub-o-dirt I'll leave
you until next week and until this time
| look out for
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18
STILL FLINGING 'EM

From reports / hear, the seniors were
all at the skating party, given by kath-
leen Herring, Martha Rhyme, and Milton
Applebaum. Speaking of fun! Those
seniors really have it. Fisher was hav-
ing his time, although he couldn't skate.
Could that be the reason he was by him.
self? Before it was over Boyd wished
he'd had two pairs Of skates. As usual
they ended perfect night "jitterbugo
ging" at the Village Inn.
When I say perfect it would only be
right for me to mention the garden
party. Pauline Holder and Julia Gibson
made ideal hostesses. To top it all
they ordered full moon and it came.
Japanese lanterns were used among
other decorations to set off scheme
Of the Orient. With such night, such
party, who should we see but Mary
Elizabeth Thurmond and Ellison Sally
and Lois Brady and John Allen? All
the points in those new games seem to
have been made by Patsy and Clip
When we say Fisher and Charlyne were
having a swell time, where does that put
Carl? You must know that gal who
told me about those grand refreshments.
All the L. H. S. Jitterbugs gathered
at the Country Club Saturday night and
had rip-roaring time at a dance hon
bring Francis Herbert, given by his
aunt, Mrs. Henry Watson. l dare say
| have never seen as many fetching
frocks at one party-Kathleen was CLAM
orous in red taffeta. Patsy was enchant-
ing in a soft-looking something-or
other kin to dear grandmother's most
gorgeous gown, Thelma Perry's pink
satin was not at all bad, and Mary f.
Thurmond fascinated the stag line in
adorable pink lace.
think Les Jr. has finally decided
that he just wasn't cut out to be jit-
terbug. He grabs a gal, gets in the
center of the dance floor, and goes to
town with all the newest steps. Then
suddenly there is dull thud and we
turn to see the kid lying flat on the
floor. Too bad
Since the night was Saturday, the
music stopped at the stroke of 12-But
never let it be said that that bothered
anybody. I should say not! Most OF
the gang piled into cars and headed for
the Village Inn, where the fun continued
for quite while.
There is no doubt about the fact that
| everybody had a marvellous time, thanks
to Mrs. Watson.
| The senior girls were entertained by
Smokey Saturday morning with a coca
cola party.
| Emily brennan took the graduating
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18
SCOUTING

The Boy Scout Program is the largest
bows organization in the world. Scouting
is offered to every boy over twelve years
old. In this great organization, boys
are trained to become good citizens. to
be ready, willing. and able to do good.
and to learn fellowship. Scouting is
recognized by the government as part
of society. Scouting makes the men OF
tomorrow.
Think of what Scout is! What fun
he has in hiking into the woods! Being
= learned student of nature, he can tell
north from south by the moss on the
trees, and east from west by the
shadows. He is familiar with the prin-
ciple animals, birds, and trees, and he
can talk to a brother Scout across
river by means Of signaling. He can tell
direction by the sun and stars. when
matches are forgotten, he goes to work
and builds a fire by friction. Once the
fire is blazing away he can cook meals
that will make your mouth water. He
ia a friend of nature and loves the
open outdoors.
A Scout is physically fit and works
for the good Of his community. Prac-
ticing his daily "Good Turns" he makes
many friends and learns that the best
way to have friend is to be one.
The Scout Motto is "Be Prepared,
and a Scout is prepared to render his
services to his country, to give first aid
in case Of an injury, and to help another
who needs it.
Every Scout pledges on his honor to
do his best, to do his duty to God and
his country, to obey the Scout law, to
help other people at all times. to keer
himself physically strong, mentally awake
and morally straight.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18
LIZ's DAUB-O-DIRT

Now that the new staff has been
elected you see what good papers are
coming out each week.
Peoples Drug Store will probably lose
lot of its female trade since James
Fowler has started working for the
Chevrolet Company.
The Seniors Picture Show Party was
a grand success with these couples pres
ent: David Jordan and Martha, Marvin
and Mary Camella, Patsy and Francis
Herbert, W. P. and Blanche, Mary Eliz-
abeth and Ellison, and Pauline Holder
and Alison. If I've forgotten anybody,
don't feel hurt-Ive only got two eyes
and those seniors were filing in so fast.
Fisher and Julia Elizabeth we're seen
at the recital and later at the picture
show party.
Peggy's recital was a great success.
Here's wishing you further progress in
your music. Peggy!
Funny that that Kathleen went home
right after the picture show party.
Henry. Henry, where art thou?
A. B. and Carl we're both stray wolves
Friday night. Wonder what happened
to Charlyne?
Clip. Henry, Jack White, and Thur
mond had a bachelors party at the Inn
Friday night and were happy about the
whole thing.
Charlyne and Baxter were twoing it
Friday night until twelve. After that
l. well, these pick-ups surely get
around.
Pauline Huntington and Johnny Eakin
were an entirely new set-up Friday
night. My! My! What next?
Francis Herbert's dance was "grand
and glorious" occasion. Everybody had
good time, especially several of the
boys.
Same old thing with w. P. and
Blanche. Saw them at the Inn Sunday
night.
Roland and Mary Camella were dat
ing Sunday night. Mary Camella was
fresh and just as energetic as ever, but
Roland hadn't gotten over Saturday, night
yet.
That cute little blond Eliza O'Reilly,
from Ebenezer made quite a hit with
the town subjects.
Thelma Perry and Baxter took in
Francis Herbert's dance in a big way
and can she dance-well, just ask the
boys.
You never can say about Rosalie and
Curtis. They were just as friendly" as
ever at the dance.
Les Jr. and Pauline Holder made an
attractive couple on the dance floor. Clip
fell down only once-how remarkable.
Thurmond and Irene disappeared Sun
day night but I found out about it any
ay.
Jack White is really "sport"-Be-
sides being swell dancer, he's just an
all-around good guy. I'll bet there are
, lots of fair maidens who are glad he
moved to Lexington.
Mary Frances Fincher came home this
week end and was sporting at the dance
with Fisher.
| Also home from school were Virginia
Carter, Henry Watson, John Kier, and
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18
HOLMES COUNTY BANK
SENDS GIFTS TO SENIORS

THE seniors were delightfully."- sur
prised with the gifts presented to them
Monday. White Eversharp pencils, with
the seniors name in gold, were given by
the Holmes County Bank and Trust Co.
The presentations were made by Mr..
Kenna during Senior class meeting.
Also, accompanying the gifts, was a
letter from the bank wishing the seniors
of 1889 many years of Lexington citi-
zenship.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18
MANY AWARDS OFFERED
TO LEXINGTON STUDENTS

Every year at the High School Grad
uation about ten awards are given to
Lexington High students. This year the
following awards will be offered:
z. T. A. award for five dollars cash
to the boy or girl demonstrating the best
school spirit.
Rotary Club award Of five dollars
each to the girl and to the boy who has
best lived up to the Rotary's High School
Code Of Ethics.
B. & p. w. award Of five dollars to
the most outstanding student in the
Commercial department.
Masonic award Of five dollars to the
boy writing the best essay on "The
Effect of Sea Power on u. s. A. History"
Eastern Star award of five dollars to
the girl writing the best essay on the
above subject.
D. A. r. award of five dollars to the
student making the highest avrage in
American History.
Kimbrough award Of five dollars to
the student making the highest average
in Ancient History.
County prize Of fifty dollars for the
best theme on the effect of the use OF
alcohol. Ellison Salley has been named
winner Of this award.
The most outstanding Senior, from
the standpoint of scholastic achievement,
extra curricular activity, and school
spirit, has his name engraved on the
gold globe belonging to L. H. s.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18
CINEMA COMMENTS
Star

Star
Today the Star Theatre presents Ora
matte School" starring Luise Rainer,
Paulette Goddard, and Alan Marshall.
Miss Rainer, twice an Academy Award
winner, gives another great performance.
Friday and Saturday this theatre pre-
sents "The Three Muskeketeers" with
the Ritz Brothers and Don Ameche.
These crazy, daffy brothers give a ver-
sion of history never before witnessed.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday,
"Four Girls in White" starring Florence
Rice, Ann Rutherford, and Kent Taylor,
tells the story Of the lives OF four
nurses.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18
TWILIGHT

The hour of the day l like best is
twilight. 1t is then that all of the
mystic images come out of their hiding
to romp and play about the lawns. 1t
is very beautiful to sit and idly watch
the light fade into shadows. 1t is like
a mysterious blanket being spread over
the whole landscape. A moment be-
fore, the air was full of the songs OF
birds-and then, there is sudden hush
that spells of an impending evil-then
night falls. LOUIS KIM.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18
BEACON STAFFS GIVE
BANQUET AT SCHROCKS

Tuesday night at Schrock's in Tchula,
the Lexington High Beacon Staff for
last year and the newly elected staff
gave banquet.
Between courses the staff played an
interesting game concerning news
stories.
The dinner consisted of four courses:
Tomato juice cocktail, CONCEALED fruit
salad. fried chicken, new potatoes with
parsley sauce, beets, new English peas
in casserole, fresh strawberry sundae,
butter, rolls, jelly, and iced tea.
The place cards were lead type forms
with the names of the staff on each.
After the banquet, which started at
eight. guests, especially invited by staff
members, came over and danced.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18
Lexington High Beacon
SENIOR CALENDAR

May Is - Progressive Dinner Party
honoring Patsy Kier, Roland Rhyme,
Henry Hooker, followed by dance,
May 19--Dance honoring Mary c. Moore
and Marvin Stanley.
May 22--Play practice.
May 23-Play practice.
May 24-Dress rehearsal.
May 25--Recital by Mrs. Gulledge and
Miss Scull.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18

Blood" starring Bob Steele.
Monday and Tuesday this theatre pre-
sents "The Adventures Of Jane Arden"
with Rosella Towne. This picture is
based on the comic strip by the same
name and is the first Of series Of
these pictures.
Wednesday at the Strand "Risky Bu-
siness" stars George Murphy and Doro-
thea Kent
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18
T. and l. CLUB MEMBERS
CONVENE AT JACKSON

Saturday the Mississippi Trade and In
dustrial Education Club met in Jackson
and held a convention.
Martha Rhyme, Vernon Lundy. Jr.
John Kimbrough, and Milton Applebaum
accompanied by Coordinator Baldwin
represented Lexington at the Conven-
tion.
The convention began with a business
meeting from 9:30 to 1880 A. NJ, al
which Martha served as State Clut
Treasurer. At 100 the Club held 1
banquet on the Heidelberg roof Martha
Vernon. and Milton supplied part of ths
entertainment with drums and piano.
aDn,,e nuId rau1 life harssaoI fntha
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18

class to see a swell show Sergeant Mad
den" and from there to her aunt's for
cakes, coca-colas and sandwiches.
Those seniors said they'd never seen
so much to eat as they had at Charlyne's
dinner party.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18

sometimes shortened. With a sigh of
relief, | await the issue of The Adver-
tiser. Turning to The Beacon, eagerly
read the other material and my article
which took me two days to write and
is now shrunk to meager two inch
rnlump
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18
Strand

Beginning today at the Strand is Bing
Crosby in EAST Side Of Heaven" with
Joan Blondell and that new baby SEN
sation SANDY" "Sandy" steals the pic
ture. and so star is born.
Saturday at the Strand is young
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18

Fourteen Sophisticated Seniors go
Hollywood In q real drama Of real life.
"People Are Funny"-May rs.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18
EXCHANGE

What is so rare as an "a" in June.
Purple and Gold.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18
The Johnsonian.
Dictionaries

Woman's Tears-the worlds greatest
water power.
Trousers-an uncommon noun, singu-
lar at the top and plural at the bottom.
Etc.-the sign used to make people
think you know more than you do.
Boy-noise with dirt on it.
Hen--the only creature on earth who
can sit still and produce dividends.
Mugwump-a man sitting on politi-
cal fence with his mug on one side and
his wump on the other.
Saxaphone-an i'll wind that nobody
blows good.
Steam--water gone crazy with heat.
The Mississippian.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18

Alone in the moonlight is more fun
;f Won aren't. Flora Ala.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18

A bonnie lad from heathered hills once
had yen to travel in far away places,
so, like true son of Scotland,
He
let
his
mind
wander.
The Tobneopiau
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18

Absence makes the heart grow fonder,
Absence makes the marks grow rounder,
Absence makes the pupils thicker.
Absence makes the teacher stricter,
So now listen while l say
Absence does not seem to pay.
American Academy News.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18

Sarcastic, fresh and lovely-t h a .
Betty Budd Of the Senior Play--"PeOple
Are Funny"
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-05-18

A Red Lc, er Day-May 26--The Sem
i0r Play.