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Evening star., 1939-06-18
400 Fl. Washington
Troops Occupy New
Post in Arlington
81 Pre-Fobricoted
Buildings Set Up
At Contonment

More than 400 soldiers from Fort
Washington, Md. awoke in new
hunks today after arriving yester-
day at Al acres of new quarters on
the Department Of Agriculture Ex-
perimental Farm across the Po-
tomac in Arlington, Va.
The new post. known as the Ar
lington Cantonment, is occupied by
all but a small detachment Of the
four companies of the Sd Battalion.
18th Infantry. A 50-man detach-
ment remains at Fort Washington
for an undetermined time, where
it will pack up military supplies and
act as a cleanup squad" for the
departing battalion. The new post
will number 460 officers and men
when fully occupied.
Maj. George A. Jackson is the
commanding ofiicer of Arlington
Cantonment, but Col. William F. Lee
will assume command when full oc-
cupation has been completed.
Fifty-four pre-fabricated build
ings had been erected yesterday
The frame insulated structures are
of a type approved for Civilian Con-
servation Corps use. Each panel
comes to the post nailed together
and the soldiers use only nuts and
bolts in placing the structures to-
gether.
Stump Pump Installed.
Although soldiers furnished the
construction labor, the utilities, in
cluding water. lights and sewers. are
being installed by the Construction
Quartermaster Department of the
War Department under Supt. George
G. Davies. Mr.. Davies is using
Works Progress Administration
workers. who started April 26. The
low-lying area has created many
problems for the sewer installations
and a sump pump has been installed
to force disposal into other lines.
Water is acquired from the Fort
Myer supply which in turn comes
from the War Departments Della
carlia Reservoir in Washington. A
frame water tank OF 100000 gallons
capacity has been erected by Mr.
Davies men.
When it moved from Fort Wash
ington, the Sd Battalian left quar-
tiers it has occupied since just after
the World War. 1t is expected that
the Arlington Cantonment will later
be converted to a permanent military
post after Congress appropriates the
necessary funds.
Company M First to Move.
The soldiers have averaged about
two buildings a day since construc-
ton began on May 8. Company M
under command of 1t. Thaddeus r
Dulin, was the first to leave Fort
Washington. 1t moved to Fort Myer
where it quartered under canvas
while the men began assembling the
structures on the cantonment
Company l.. under 1t. Avery Coch-
ran, moved to the new post when
suficient buildings were completed
Later. companies K and L arrived
and Company M moved from tent
shelter into the quarters.
No animals will be stationed at the
new post. Maj. jackson said. The
Sd Battalion is motorized and eight
five-truck garages have beer
erected. The battalion Is made ur
OF rifle, machine gun, and mortar
companies. Company M is equipped
with 80 and so calibre machine
guns, 81-mm. trench mortars.
Construction of barracks and
quarters is expected to be completed
by Tuesday.
Evening star., 1939-06-18
Pledge Service

A pledge service will be held this
morning at the First Methodist
Episcopal Church South, Hyatts-
vile, Nd, at II o'clock. Members
will be asked to pledge to pay the
approximately 5000 debt remaining
on the church property, mostly on
the new parsonage. The Rev.
Charles H. De Long, . former pastor
Of the church, will speak.
Evening star., 1939-06-18
Concerts This Week

Monday.
1890 pm.-United States Marine
Band-Marine Barracks.
200 pm-United States Marine
Band-Marine Barracks
bandstand.
5:3opm.-United States Marine
Band dress parade.
barracks.
7:30 pm-United States Army
Band-District of Co.
lumbia War Memorial.
6:oopm-U. S. Marine Band
Barracks Bandstand.
Tuesday.
200pm.-U. S. Army Band
Army Band Auditorium.
3:00pm-U. S. Marine Band
Home for Incurables.
pm-U. S. Army Band-Wal-
ter Reed Hospital.
7:00pm-U. S. Soldiers Home
Soldiers Home
Bandstand.
730pm.-U. S. Navy Band-D.
c. World War Memorial.
pm-Washington Gas Light
Co. Band-Sylvan The
ater.
Wednesday.
730pm-U. S. Marine Band
U. S. Capitol Grounds.
Thursday.
2:00pm-U. S. Army Band
Army Band Auditorium.
7:OOpm.-U. S. Soldiers Home
Band-Soldiers Home
Bandstand
7:30pm-U. S. Marine Band-D.
c. World War Memorial.
Friday.
2:o0pm.-U. S. Marine Band-U.
S. Naval Hospital.
2:o0pm.-U. S. Army Band-St.
Elizabeths Hospital.
7:3opm-U. S. Army Band-U.
S. Capitol Grounds.
7:30 pm.-Overseas Military Band
of the v. F. W.-Mont-
rose Park.
Saturday.
1890 anu. S. Army Band-Army
Band Auditorium.
TOO p.m.-U. S. Soldiers Home
Band-Soldiers' Home
Bandstand.
Evening star., 1939-06-18

Yugoslavia Is banning the entry
Of 50 productions except by permit.
Evening star., 1939-06-18

These girls cooling by having
their drinks served to them while immersed in the the
Washington Airport Pool Shown relaxing
while life guard looks eft to right Agnes Metallic,
Frances Wilkins Helen Aune and Mabel Smith, The life guard
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12
Lexington High Beacon
L. H. 8. BAND TAKES TRIP
TO STARKvILLE.

The Lexington School Band went to
State College at Starkville, Tuesday eve
ming to hear the United States Marine
Band. The concert was held in the Sta
dium at State College at 8 p. m. Solos
played on the trumpet, trombone, and
xylaphone were featured and classical
and popular pieces were played by the
entire band. Mr.. Santleman ably filled
the vacancy left by the head director
who was too i'll to appear. The trans
portation was furnished by a school
bus, but the roads we're terrible.
The following attended the concert
Erma Louise Johnson, Ruth Oridge
Irene Holloman, Sarah Lundy. Francis
Phelps, David Ellis, Vernon Lundy,
Teddy Shanks, ]. M. Guy, James Ray
Herring, Jimmy Phelps, Jack Williams
Waldo Blake, Jim Gunter, Louie Beall
Nichols, A. J. Davis, Milton Applebaum
Jack Ellison, Will Burwell, Harris Hum
phrey, Wallace Johnson, Edwin Ellis
Billy Moore, Evelyne Scott, Billy Car
ter, Gus Bernheim, and Mr.. and Mrs
Scott.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12
stx wEEks EXAMS

Noe days cries - dismal sweny are
heard throaThont l.. n. q fof to sems
students. the asy ~ f~ekemins has come
-~slx weeks axams---shieh you kns~ %
don't knew Qaiekiy dnrsax she class
review yea come 60 the comrlanien thas
the tsst wllt surely BE- ionw and hard
But 10 many students whe have studied
each days Iessen during the entire five
weeks. tests mean onls = Feview or sam
mary ef the completed anits. Then
there IL also the back slider who seldom
studies even for tests sinee he cares
only TO pas by tho skia af his teeth.
Nevertheless there are these who
really dread the tests Some become
80 enrrossed in wreanins and complain
Ing. they trlfle away valuable time
which could have been used fer study
ing. These students study late int
the night examining everything whether
IL Ia important or not. Unlike the stu
dent who did not cram. and retired
early. the crammer finds his facts all
confused and jumbled IN his mind. After
the tiresome hour Of raeking the brain
for possible solutions, some say the test
was easy while others take opposite
sides, perhaps just to argue. Surely
everyone will be glad when they are
over. The best motto is never TO be q
crammer at thet last moment and you
will always fare better.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12
THE LOW DOWN ON THE
HIGHER-UPS.

Name: Mildred Clayton.
Nickname: La Swamp Rose.
Distinction: Typist for the staff.
Favorite Food: Spanish Steak.
Favorite Actor: Charles Boyer.
Favorite Actress: Bette Davis.
Enjoys most: Getting letters.
Ambition: To go to Southwestern.
Name: Russell Boothe.
Nickname: Rut.
Distinctions: Football player.
Favorite Food: Banana pudding.
Favorite Actor: Robert Montgomery.
Favorite Actress: Shirley Temple.
Enjoys Most: Hunting.
Ambition: To get back on the team.
Name: Bernice Kennedy.
Nickname: Biece.
Distinction: History teacher and Glee
Club Leader.
Fayorite Food: Ice cream.
Favorite Actor: Nelson Eddy.
Favorite Actress: jeanette Mcdonald.
Enjoys Most: Teaching School.
Ambition: To keep order in the 9th
period History class.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

The Rolling FORK "Besrcats" over.
pow~rea the Purple Wave 1870, in Q
fast rsms ~ football here Friday night.
The touehdowns we're made in the sec
esd bali a. Rolling Fork made steady
gain through the line.
Ths ~Bearcats" received the kickoff
and made successive line plunges which
hrought them 20 Lexington's 3-yard
line The merit play Rolling Fork re-
esivsd q s-yard penalty for off sides.
Rolllne Fork fumbled the ball and Lex
smrton covered IL on the 30-yard line.
Beginning the second half Rolling
Fosk made s0-yard line run for a
scorer The try for extra point was
good Reesiving the ball Lexington bat
tied to the z.yard line In a frantic ef-
fort % tie the score. II was first down
and tws yards 70 20 but misfortune ov-
efteok Lexington as the wet ball slip
ped sat % the runners hands. The
Purple Wave fought desperately to make
10 make up for the loss but were forced
back.
~ steady gains the "Besrcats" made
their Uay down into scoring position
and 60 across for a touchdown. The
ksek foF the extra point was no good.
Tha Hne-uus
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12
GRAMMAR SCHOOL NOTES.

The Dramatic Club gave chapel pro-
gram Thursday, October 18th. First
there were songs by the 9Th and 7th
Grade Public School Music Students,
followed by dance by Virginia Holder,
Betty Jo Latham, Patricia Ann Scobey,
and Gwendolyn McRae. There was also
a play, "The Servants of Mrs. Sentence"
The Seventh and Fights Grade All
Clubs met last Friday and elected Off
GERS. Those elected by the 7th grade
were: President, Bobby May Lipsey;
Vice President, Inez Lundy; Secretary,
Margaret Tidwell Clothing Captain, Ad-
die Helen Haynes. Those chosen by
the 8th grade were: President, Char
lotte Byrd; Vice President, Janice
Shipp; Secretary, Johnnie Hobson;
Clothing Captain, Virginia Presley. Re-
freshments we're served to the students
Of both classes.
Last Friday afternoon the Fourth
Grade gave a Chapel program. First,
Benny Barton sang white Sails; then
the entire class presented play, "Our
Foreign Cousins"
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12
MY FIRST DAYS AS A FRESHMAN.

Oh! those first days as a Freshman
in High School! All Of you at one time
or another have been through those
same days that I experienced not so
long ago. I felt rather nervous the
first day, as | imagine you did. Ev-
erything was SO different and new to
me; the teachers, building, and all.
didn't feel that was very welcome to
this school because l was new here and
nobody knew me; but l soon found out
that some Of the boys knew me; because
got very warm welcome--with belt.
After the first week or two ! was still
little scared. but as / began to catch
on to the customs of the school l felt
as big as anyone else. Now / go around
feeling as big as one of my teachers,
and not thinking l have something COM
ing to me as l go to the basement or
step around each corner.
PAUL McDANIEI-'43
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12
TYPING STUDENTS SEE
WORLDS CHAMPION.

Tuesday the Typing students of L. H
s. had the pleasure of going to Good
man to see the worlds champion Typ
st in action.
The demonstration started at II
o'clock and lasted about thirty-five min
utes. During the time he demonstrated
how to be and how not to be a good ty-
pist. The main thought was that BY
going slow and acquiring accuracy al
first, speed would come alter. after prac'
tice.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12
A DAY IN LEXINGTON hi.

A day in Lex Hi Is by no means un-
interesting. From the beginning to the
end there Is a tumuit Of action every
where. In fact. a students life is some
times endangered by the wild perfor-
mances that occur within these portals
Of higher learning.
A student, II he Is lucky. arrives at
school at e~ hit in the morning. Incl
dentaliy. the aren't many lucky ones.
The ringing o. the first period bell
causes a wild rush for last minute
examining and a general serambling for
books which always seem to be out Of
place. The moochers are begging pen
ellis. paper. etc, which the poor victims
good naturedly hand over, never to see
them again. As the last bell rings you
can still hear feet pattering down the
hall 10 slide into their class room at
the last second.
When everything has gotten underway
the classes started. and the study hal
settled, the superintendent settles back
asleep In class the three most used
words are II don't know"
Although there are many other things
to divert a students attention. studying
Is not entirely left out Of his schedule
Six weeks tests are dreaded with a pas
sion. Few students have the pleasure
Of Just reviewing for tests. The ma
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12
WHAT A HOLIDAY MEANS To L. ". =

To the students Of L. II. s., a holiday
means escape from school, lessons.
study. and those horrible nightmares
called Theorems. which Mrs. Switten-
burg gives to them In Geometry. fNo
reflection on Mrs. Swittenburg; she
didn't write the Geometry book.)
To the tired work-worn teachers a
holiday means rest from their never
ending task Of examining knowledge in
to the heads Of their dumb pupils
some Of which are none to eager TO alb
sorb this knowledge.
To shorty" the faithful janitor OF
L. II. s., a holiday signifies one less
time to sweep, dust. and clean the school
building from top TO bottom. On that
day he doesn't have TO hurry from place
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12
WANT-AD COLUMN.
WANTED:

WANTED:
A brain-REO.
Kosciusko nearer Lexington-ELM.
Way to Southwestern-MIC.
Boys to stay away from my girl
woo.
Football team to win a game-LHS.
Money to go to the fair-JOB Gust
any body)
A solid Geometry class that will study
MRS. s.
More special delivery letters-Miss
Wilson.
Money before we go bankrupt-Glee
Club.
Lost and Found:
Found-A new name for Mary Emilys.
Lost-One ball game-Coach Thomp-
son.
Lost-One heart to Blue Mountain
Freshman-initials A. J.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

jority spend the two nights before the
fatal day examining for that bit of
knowledge which should have been ac-
quired during the past six weeks.
Back to the subject, day in Lexing-
ton Hi is by no means a day which
stands in the background of ones mem
ory.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

PIT. A. MEETS

The meeting Of the PIT. A. will be
held this afternoon at 3:i5. Mrs. ID. c.
Lundy. president, will appoint commit
tees but officers will not be elected un-
I'll spring. Mr.. Kenna will make a talk
at the meeting.
The annual membership drive Of the
PIT. A. Is on. Both High School and
Grammar School are working for half
holiday which will be given to the class
getting the most members.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12
WEATHER FORECASTS

rain, shine, snow, sleet, Lex. (ahem)
was beat. that's the reason for the
approaching storm in Lex hi. dark
clouds have been hanging over the en-
tiro school and a storm is expected to
burst out on Grenada this weekend.
however, there are still enough sunny
smiles to keep the clouds in the back
ground. after all, that's what school
spirit is for-to keep the weather sun
ny.
au, revoir until next week.
smilingly yourn
liz morris.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

All the girls were home from M. s.
C. w. except Patsy and Pauline-and
while they we're knocking around over
the weekend saw John Allen and Lois
together constantly-Cush giving Julia
an unexpected rush-and Mary Camella
keeping constant contact with A. B.
Alice Noel and Mary Elizabeth greet
ing everyone in navy blue. Sure looked
swell to see them, too. l guess Patsy
and Pauline will grace us with their
appearances this weekend.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

to place answering the various calls Of
teachers and students.
Since a holiday means so much to
all Of L. II. s., the coming holiday on
Friday is eagerly anticipated by both
students and faculty.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

When all our boys from Goodman
ask you to join the Home Ec Club you
just give them the cold shoulder-'cause
they already have too many members.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

David Ellis was really having swell
time with Elizabeth Morris Friday
night but l think James Fowler had
just as much success.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

What's this I hear about Rosale hav-
ing secret love here about. (Here's
hoping that Toar and Curtis don't read
the paper this week.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

Teacher: "What three words are mos
used among Hi School students ?"
Student: ~ don't know"
Teacher: Correct"
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

And speaking of good times-W. P.
seemed to be enjoying himself Satur-
day night.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

See Esther Burwell, Sharkey Swinney,
Betty Maud and Harold Upchurch pair
ing off lot lately.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

What are you going to be when you
get out of school?
From the looks of things, an old maid
by then.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

Essay on mule: The mewl is a
harder bird than the guse or the tur-
key. 1t has two legs to walk with and
two to kick with. 1t is stubbornly back
ward about going forward.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

Woods were enjoying each other Satur-
day night also.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12
SMOKEY SNOOPS

Now that everybody has returned to
school once more, all is quiet on the
Lexington front.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

Billy Carter and Irene Holloman have
been seen together quite lot lately
Could this be the revival Of another ole
romance.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

That was some trip the tipping stu
dents made to Goodman Tuesday morn
ing.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

High School Answers:
Freshman--T don't know"
Sophomore-"Tm not prepared"
Junior-T don't believe I remember
that"
Senior-"I can't add anything to
what's been said."
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

Saw Billy Holloman, Pauline Hunting
ton, Jimmy Williams and Irene double
dating while they we're home from State.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

He: whats that gurgling noise?"
She: "T'm trying to swallow that line
you're throwing"
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12
Utility.

A patent medicine manufacturing
company received the following letter
from a satisfied customer:
II am very much pleased with your
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

And while I'm on the subject of Eliz-
abeth Morris--I only heard that Allen
Owen is still doing his best to get up
here in these parts to see her every
Thursday night. Must be wonderful.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

Early, Liza O'Reilly, Burwell Humph
rey (home from Ole Miss, and Kathleer
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

Who was that good looking boy taking
Katherine Lehman to the show Monday
night?
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

remedy. I had a wart on my chest, and
after using six bottles of your medicine,
it moved to my neck, and now l use it
for a collar button"
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

Teacher: "Boys, don't be surprised
when ask you for dates during the
quiz"
Student: swell, just don't think
you'll get one from mel"
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

ana faullne Will grace Us Win tneir
appearances this weekend.
Billy Carter and Irene Holloman have
been seen together quite lot lately.
Could this be the revival Of another old
romance.
And while I'm on the subject of Eliz-
abeth Morris--I only heard that Allen
Owen is still doing his best to get up
here in these parts to see her every
Thursday night. Must be wonderful.
Jack White still hasn't done anything
about his attraction for Mildred Clay
ton. But / don't think it will be long
before he makes up.
This James Fowler-Frances Trull af-
fair looks serious to me. How about
you.
The Band is still trying to recuper-
ate from that trip to State last week.
Much to our suruprise, who came up
from State last weekend but Philbert,
Toar, Billy Holloman, and Jimmy Will
liams (Mrs. Walkers nephew.) l guess
they just can't stay away. The only
let down was that Patsy was still up at
M. S. C. w.
While I'm speaking of Rosalie I saw
her and Curtis having swell time
Saturday night. Oh! Boy!!
Martha declares that she was up from
Holmes Jr. College for the weekend but
didn't see her. Wonder where she
was? Say-Smokey, you don't get
around. Didn't you see me at The Inn
Saturday mite Martha.
Wonder il Boyd and Aubrey have
made any plans for another trip to Blue
Mountain in the near future.
Saw Cush and Jean taking in the show
together again Monday night.
Sambo and Sidney Peacock were doing
some tall falling to Pauline Huntington
when saw them Saturday night.
Who was that good looking boy taking
Katherine Lehman to the show Monday
night?
Saw Billy Holloman, Pauline Hunting
ton. Jimmy Williams and Irene double
dating while they were home from State.
EARLY, Liza O'Reilly, Burwell Humph-
Kok
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12
L-A-F-F-S.

Daughter: "Well, Dad, just ran up
to say hello"
Dad: "Too late, dear. Your mother
just ran up to say goodbye. She got
all my change"
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

Jack White still hasn't done anything
about his attraction for Mildred Clay
ton. But l don't think it will be long
before he makes up.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

This James Fowler-Frances Trull af-
fair looks serious to me. How about
you.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

The Band is still trying to recuper-
ate from that trip to State last week.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

Sambo and Sidney Peacock were doing
some tall falling to Pauline Huntington
when / saw them Saturday night.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-10-12

While I'm speaking of Rosalie I saw
her and Curtis having a swell time
Saturday night. Oh! Boy!!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-12

South African cities may stag.
ger business closing hours between
4 and 8 .. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-12

manic victory In the city elections.
Mr.. Shea Is O resident OF Waterville
and member OF the sponsoring Or
ganization. II will be q dinner party
and Mayor-Elect Vincent A. Scully
Is expected 10 be one OF the guests
OF honor.
The new grand court officers will
attend the party including Grand
Chief Ranger Bowling OF Bridge.
port and Grand Secretary strick Of
Bridgeport. Others expected are
Supreme Secretary James j. Walsh
OF Merider and several past grand
chief rangers from this district.
This month Is the beginning OF
the Foresters golden jubilee year
and each state Is conducting men,
bership drive. AS the supreme Sec
rotary resides In Connecticut Court
WEIGH chapter Is interested In the
success Of bringing into the order
at least 1000 members before june
l, 1910.
An excellent entertainment pro.
gram has been arranged for "Pat
Shea Night by the committee ir
charge which comprises william II
Dunlavey, chairman; John Hum.
phrey, George Hackleman. Arnold
Keith, william Smith, James Cof-
fey and George Tucker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-12

PROCEEDS TO GO
into XMAS FUND
Big East End Entertain
fnent Scheduled for
Tonight

The East End Community clubs
Christmas fund will receive the pro-
ceeds from an entertainment, smok-
err and dance to be held at Hamll-
ton Park Pavilion at 8 o'clock to-
night. The program will include
boxing bouts, fine array Of enter
tainment and old-fashioned and
modern dancing.
The Community clubs Christmas
party tor children will be held on
Saturday morning, the gard, at the
Hamilton theater. About 300 chill
dren will be guests Of the club.
Among the entertainers tonight
will be youngsters from the UniVer-
sal Studios, Anne Egan, Domenic
Mecca, the Mastersingers, william
O'Brien. Tommy Kelly, Louis Ber-
ardi, Domenic DeResimi, Ellen
Bowes, John Tobler and the Thomp-
son brothers.
Harry Leary will act as master
Of ceremonies. Joseph Brophy is
chairman OF the general commit
tee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-12

one who picked that PLACED"
added.