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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-19
BEHIND THE SCENES
-in-
AMERICAN BUSINESS
By JOHN CRADDOCK

Now York, Sept. 16.-Business-
All signs point to the fact that Uncle
Sans millions of average con-
sumers" are loosening their purse
strings. getting more and more con-
WINGED that-although the eventual
tax bill will be pretty terrific-we
are in for a steady upward curve in
business. Prospects for a long con-
tinuation of the Battle of Britain
bolster this feeling. The first evil
dence was the wave of buying that
brought hugely increased retail store
sales in August-at a rate almost
unprecedented for that time of year.
More recently, merchants are espec-
tally encouraged by the fact that
better grades Of merchandise are
coming more and more into demand,
always a good sign that the custo-
mers have confidence. You might sup
pose that home building would lag on
account Of uncertainty over conscrip-
ton, but quite the reverse is true.
Total construction contracts-indus-
trial and residential - awarded in
August were highest for any month
since June of 1880. And residential
building was up $25, 000,0 600 over Au-
gust Of 1899, for the best month
since July of that fabulous year,
1929.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-12
BY WILLIAM WHITE

LONDON viii try TO tell you
how these people feel. after coming
from Helsinki and Berlin.
First, they are very free. But
they are free in a soft, civilized
way. l don't say it's wrong. It's
the way I like TO be free person
ally. Only the Films are free in q
tough way. and I might as well
stop beating around the bush and
get down to cases.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-12

Former u. : Senator c. e ID
hss h<<s invited 10 s1dr<>s m<m-
b<rs - - Ftfts Tear e1ap wn<n
th<y eonven~ = montzzy se~esez
Saturday II , ,. n. II Emefson
An. ffeea Broadway rresfd<aE
chsri<s coek Announ<<e : 49,
pssss pFoxrNm far tnas< stten1iHx
secr~tasY Marry cciiser Win fspcFt
- us~ m<mb<r<hirs
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-12

and absolutely united that " Vas
unthinkable that the Moscow
hroadeasts could change = vote.
In England this isn't 80. They
can laugh At Lord Haw-Haw--he's
the German announcer who reads
off the British propaganda in
English every night--yet he has
thousands of listeners in England.
and not a few converts.
The German radio propaganda
directed at England - skillfully
done. 1t emphasizes unequal dis
tribution Of wealth in England.
poor housing conditions. and 50 on
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-12

fine thsnk. hut I wouldn't take ;
lecture IN that sEhiecf in kco<l
part - coming from Countess
Barbara Hutton.
And. following re xeuzx lire q
reasoning. II re Nsxiz want u
talk about social injustice. they
don't have 20 - - far away -
England u find ths most fiaxrAnf
examples. which = something TIE
seunx British lnf<il<ctuzls seem
= ~ overlooking.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-12

Try rspe fer . change later On.
BE II <asisK hunt truths
taiong with the ii<sl witch
the british I.ahar party 20 u
had had any gaf.l would have
heen saying fer H>asy d<e.<se~A
hut my personal reaction 70
these young inteileotuslsl who are
converts a Lord HAw-HAw. n %
get very mad. Because l have
come from Berlin. and. my friends,
II You really want - see lnrquali.
" and social injustice. that's the
place 10 take look.
Thrift. for instance. " : very
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-12
Take a Look at Europe /"

In both England and Finland
YOU are free IN listen to enemy
radio broadcasts. In both coun-
tries lots Of people de. Only
In Finland. had the Firms
thought there was really .
chance (there wasn't . remote
onel Of any finn's being con-
verted by the stuff. they would
have busted his head open with
n ski.
The Finn. .xara - eor,nlrfai
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-12

pretty fsetual stuff tsions with
seasoning of liesl. and my tip
sters here tel me that IN spite Of
all the public derision Of Lord
Haw-Haw. privately ne has plenty
Of steady listeners. and many
young inteilectusls who cheer with
giee when Lord Haw-Haw scores
point against Chamberlain.
hut my tipsters 70 on 90 say
that Lord Haw-Haw ISN'T max
Ing any Naxi converts. Ne h
Iu<t spreading discomfort IN
England about social isequali-
~. which may make the eeua-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-12

n you're not using q. ~ u win
: Fast Action rsmss Want Al
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-12
MEMS COTTON SPORT SHIRTS

Cool and hopsack weaves styled 10 give you the
maximum In casual smartness. Short sleeves,
Windsor adjustable collars. To be In out Of
Stacks
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-12

The Firms were 50 completely
Evening star., 1940-07-21
The Derby Winner and
His Sweep to Victory

Victories like the thot below bring like the
tossed at yeorod Bill Jennings f the 1910 Derby
e:hed the finish line the title old
Billy Wo'" Twe" thusond derby fon thick omone
the youngsters watched Bill whzz victory down the
Pennsylvania Sc And Bill ond his stuf
s"t'o"t' will compete in the National Derby Akron. Ohio
by
Evening star., 1940-07-21

Henry Ford H. Of Ede Ford and erondson Of the pioneer
Detroit automobile monufoere and his BRIDE the Anne
Mcdonnell doueher Of Mr. ond Mrs. jones Mcdonnell Of New
York. eovne the Church the Scored Heors Of Jesus Mary
just otter their morrioee at Southampton. N. T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
PHONE BUILDING
 GETS NEW LIGHTS
Officials Hope to Prevent Sabotage; Grounds Are
 Locked Nightly
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The Waterbury exchange building of the Southern New England Tele- phone company on State and Grand streets, key communications center in Waterbury, is now kept brightly illuminated at night to prevent at- tempts at sabitage. New powerful floodlights have been set up to illuminate the building from all sides, and all gates leading to the grounds are locked at night.
 E. Leslie Beebe, manager of the Waterbury area, said the policy of installing special lights is part of the national defense program. Since Waterbury is an important war pro- duction center, the telephone ex- change is vital to defense. Any dis ruption of service would seriously affect the factories.
 The spotlights play chiefly on basement windows of the building, being focused from recesses into a sidewalk fence. The State street doorway is also kept lighted. With the nightly locking of gates lead- ing to the yard in the rear of the building, providers are unable to en- ter the premises without scaling a fence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
ter Masons are invited, and social will follow the business meeting.
 Set for Entertainment

oCO HUT EIltCAtdAAAAuChb
 Final preparations have been made for the show to be given by local en- tertainers under the auspices of committee from the Naugatuck post, American Legion, Friday, Dec. 6 at the U. s. Veterans hospital, Newing- ton, James Grant, chairman of the committee, has announced. Two Naugatuck men, Thomas Walsh and Tood Fitzgerald, are patients at the institution now.
 Participating in the entertainment will be: the Morton brothers quar- tet: Al Bontempo and Eric Carlson with Archie Terrill at the piano: the Butkus sisters; Dan Sweeney, soloist; Clarence Quackenbuch, mu- sical novelties: Lois Romanoff, tap dances! Dan Oemcke. trumpet; the Meistersinger quartet of Waterbury; Bobby Scanlon. soloist: Lorraine Grant. soloist: Fritz Klambt and his tumblers, including Bob Wood, Phyl- lis Johnson and Jacqueline Else, with Mrs. Noble Allen at the ipano.
 The group will leave here at 6 p m. with members of Naugatuck post furnishing transportation and the show will start at 7:30. Mrs. Patrick Grant and Mrs. James Healey will have charge of makeup.
 Party Friday Night
 The weekly game party of the Naugatuck lodge of Elks will be held Friday night this week instead of Thursday evening because of the holiday. John Y. Mcoroary, chnir- man, hes announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
To Wed Saturday

The wedding of Miss Alice Kath- ryn Donlan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Donlan of Main street, to John F. Schulze, son of Mrs. John Schulze; of New Haven, will take place at St. Michaels church here Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. Jerome Cook, pastor, will unite the couple in marriage and will celebrate the nuptial high mass.
 Open Tonight
 Thelocal library vii lbeopento- night from to 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26

Coal prices have nearly doubled in Belgium this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
FATHER CONTESTS
 DAUGHTERS WILL

Hearing of the Lorenz Buck ap- peal from probate of the will of his daughter, Anna Buck Robinson, who died January IT, leaving an estate valued at more than $24,0OO to her husband, Stephen William Robinson, president of the Palace Cleaners and Overs, began before Judge AL fred c. Baldwin and jury in su-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26

aCC6pLaDte MrS. brlSgS SalQ COQay. One box will go to All Saints Mis- sion, Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Isl- ands, warm climate, where sum- mer clothing is worn. Bright jewell ", toys, attractive scarfs would be appropriate for the children of the Sunday School of All Saints mission which consists of 700 colored chill dren, and many adults. Mrs. Briggs drew attention to the fact that a second box would go to Amherst, Virginia, where Miss Isabel Wagner is in charge of mission to noun tain whites and Indians. Warmer clothing, shoes, coats, or any sort of pleasing gift would be acceptable for these neglected men, women and children, many of whom have never had even school opportunities.
 Donors are asked to take their clothing, jewelry or shoes to St. Michael's Parish House on or before December 2, marking them distinct ly with the word Auxiliary" so that they may be stored and packed by the supply committee as planned.
 Will Make Report
 Mrs. c. Dana Warner, treasurer of the Naugatrck Day Nursery asso- citation will make special report at the meeting of the association to be held at the nursery on Friday, Nov. 29 at 10 a. m. Interest is always manifested in the November treas urer'S report since it includes rec ord of the amount of money given in the Union service held annually on Thanksgiving Day. This year the service will be held at the Congrega- tional church.
 Plans for Christmas will be made under the leadership of Mrs. John J. Wrinn, chairman of the enter tainment committee.
 Mrs. Harry Krell will tell the members about the large donations received from the Episcopal and Congregational Sunday schools, through their annual collection of canned goods and other articles of food.
 Mrs. Thomas M. Bull, president, will preside at the meeting.
 Barbers to Elect
 Officers will be chosen at the an- nual meeting of the Naugatuck Journeymen Barbers' union to be held at p. m. Wednesday in Hiber- nian Hall Reports for the year will be made. Louis Triano is president now.
 Paralysis Case One case of infantile paralysis, the two-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. John A. Mckee of l6S German street. has developed here recently, Dr. Walter I. Baker. health officer, has stated. The child has been re- moved to the New Haven General hospital.
 Girls Return
 Two girls, one IA, and one IS, who ran away from home last week, were located in New York City and have been returned to their homes. Cap tain Anthony Malone and Sergeant Richard Ostrom of the local police force brought them back yesterday. To Be Guests Mamoquln lodge. East Haven will be the guest of salem lodge. Masons tonight ct Masonic hall and the vis- tors will exempllfy the Master Ma son's degree. Candidates will be from the Peter PaUl, Inc. firm. All Mas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
Give Food Tomorrow

Distribution of federal food here will take place tomorrow instead of Friday, Welfare Superintendent Leo Scully announced today. The dis taribution is being held on Wednes- day so that needy will have the food for Thanksgiving Day.
 The distribution places are on Bridge street and Rubber avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
Suffers Broken Leg

Mrs. John F. Brandon of 30 Rufus street, Ansonia, is a patient at the Griffin Hospital, Derby, as the result of an auto accident on the Beacon Falls Naugatuck road Sunday. She suffered fracture of the left leg when the car in which she was riding, driven by her hus- band, skidded on the wet pavement, crossed the road and stopped at the cable guard rail. She was hurled from the seat by the impact but her husband was not injured.
 State Troopers John J. Doyle of the local state police barracks in- vestigated but no arrest was made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26

perior court today.
 MT. Buck, who is represented by Attorneys Edward Mascolo and Michael Ciano, claims that the will was executed when the late Mrs. Robinson was under the influenc and domination of her husband. The appellant also claims that Mrs. Robinson was weakened by illness, and was enfeebled in mind and memory.
 The defenoanS IS represented by Walter Torrance and Harry Camp bell, of the legal firm of Carmody, Larkin and Torrance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
land First Line of Defense for U. S., States Sheriff

The drawing will take place Decem- Der 16 and Mrs. Sarah Malone heads the committee in charge.
 The. society will hold a business meeting on Monday, December g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
Wedding Tomorrow,

The wedding of Miss Anna Grant of North Main street to Norman Dombris of Waterbury will take place tomorrow morning at Q o'clock at St. Mary's church, Union City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
Noyena to Start.


 A novena in honor of the Im- maculate Conception will start at St. Francis church here next Saturday and will continue until December 8, MonSignor John J. Fitzgerald, pas tor, has announced. Rev. Father Haggerty of Boston, a Jesuit, will conduct the novena..
 The general subject will be Peace" Prayers will be offered for peace in the world and particularly for those who cannot now find peace. Monsignor Fitzgerald point ed out the novena comes at time when Christians should pray and ask for peace in a world of turmoil.
 The novenas have been very well attended in the past and it is ex- pected many will attend this one.
 Services will be held each night at 7:30 for adults. The time of the children's services will be announced later.
 The day the novena is to end is the Feast of the Immaculate Con- ception.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
Sell Lot.

Sell Lot.
 Mrs. Marjorie Osborn Harden and Mrs. Hazel Osborn Harting have sold lot on New Haven road to Beda Peterson, a deed recorded re- gently at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John shows,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
Clothing Needed.

Mrs. J. W. Briggs. chairman of the supply committee Of the Wolnan's Auxiliary of St. Michaei's Church, Is in charge of collecting articles for two boxes to be sent Monday, De- cember 2. Almost any type of clothing in good condition will he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-26
IRENE RYBINSKI
 GIRLS' HOSTESS : ScdaIity to Meet Tonight
 at Home of Member; s Woman Breaks Leg
BEACON FALLS Correspondent Wm. } Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck 3945 I

Beacon Falls, November 26. T | A special meeting of the Children of Mary Soladity of St. Michael's church will be held tonight at 7:3O o'clock at the home of Miss Irene Rybinski of Church street. All members are urged to attend.
 Returns on tickets for the min- strel held by the sodality recently will be made tonight.
 Plan Christmas Baskets
 Plans for the annual Christmas baskets drawing were made at a meeting of the Loyal Daughters So- ciety of the United Church, held last night at the home of Mrs. Frank Bronson of Felspar avenue.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-01-04
Miss Dixon And
Darwin Walker
Married Dec. 10

A recent marriage of interest
to their many friends in this
county was that of Miss Alta
Dixon and Darwin Walker which
took place in independence, Va.
on Dec. Is.
Mrs. Walker is the attractive
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A
Dixon of Grassy Cseek. For some
time Mrs. Walker has been en-
ployed at Belk's Department
Store in West Jefferson.
Mr.. Walker is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. r. A. Walker of Gras-
sy Creek. He is employed at the
City Cafe in West Jefferson.
The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. MIR. Mayberry at his
home in independence, Va.
MIR. and Mrs. Walker are al
present living at the City Cafe
here.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-01-04
HeltOn News

Work on the road down Big
Helton Creek is progressing nice
ly. Never before was a road built
that was more needed or more
appreciated. Mr.. D. F. Porter and
his WPA crew are doing the
work.
Miss Virginia Carter has re-
turned to her work at High Point
after having spent the holidays
at her home here.
Misses Vilena and Matte Tes-
terman visited their aunt, Mrs
Chessie Barker, one day last
week.
Mr.. MILFORD Porter and Mr.
Jake Cooper attended the show
at West Jefferson Saturday night
There are a few cases of flu
in the community.
Mr.. John Lee Davis is indis-
posed at this writing.
Mrs. Reece Jones, of States
bury, w. Va, is visiting her mo-
Their, Mrs. Genetia Blevins.
Misses Alta Paisley and Vir-
ginia Carter spent one night last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. G. N
IDeboard, of Grassy Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buster Phipps, OF
Pennsylvania, spent the holidays
with relatives here.
Misses Ruby Blevins and VIC
la Gambill attended the show at
West jefferson Saturday night.
Mrs. Lester Paisley is spending
some time with her parents, MIR
and Mrs. George Williams, OF
Smethport.
Keith, the small son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Davis, is right sick.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-01-04
POULTRY POPULATION
SLATED FOR INCREASE

North Carolina is standing on
the threshold of another great
poultry year, according to c. F.
Parrish, extension poultryman at
State college.
The output Of baby chicks has
been increasing steadily in the
past few years, resulting in a
plentiful supply of broilers and
fryers. Last year Tar Heel poul-
trymen started approximately 80
million baby chicks.
1--WE must depend on North
Carolina and other nearby mar
kets to handle the poultry supply
produced in this state" Parrish
said. 1T is not practical, in most
cases, to ship broilers and fry
ers to distant markets because OF
shrinkage and competition"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-01-04
Several Attend
CambilEPOag
Church Wedding

Of much interest in this section
of North Carolina and Virginia
is the marriage of Miss Leanora
Gambill, charming and attractive
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Reeves
GambiIl, of Lincolnton and for
merly of this county, to CraW-
ford Poag, of Lancaster, S. c.,
which took place in the Lincoln
ton Methodist church last Satur-
day evening.
A number of the brides rela-
tives from here attended the
beautiful church wedding, in
Guiding Mrs. r. G. Barr, Mrs. Ro-
bert C. Barr, Mrs. Jennie Hash,
and Messrs. Clyde Barr and
Gwyn Gambill.
Mr.. Poag is a member of pro-
minent South Carolina family
and the couple will make their
home in Lancaster.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-01-04
ASHLAND NEWS

Christmas was celebrated very
quietly in this community. Every
one seemed to enjoy it with the
Christ-like spirit.
Santa Claus seemed to be bet
ter than usual, especially to the
four little motherless children
who live alone with their father
He sure did make their little
hearts happy when he arrived in
person, on Christmas eve, bring
ing them toys Of all kinds, can
dies, cakes, pies, roast chicken,
buildings and other goodies.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Lewis and
family spent the holidays in w
Va.
Mr.. Jack Lewis, who has been
taking his vacation with his pa
rents, MIR. and Mrs. H. L. Lewis
has returned to the U. S. army.
Mr.. Ray Stuart, from Emory
Henry college, and Mr.. Byron
Stuart of A. S. T. c., spent the
holidays with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. E. L. Stuart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Lewis
and family spent Christmas with
Mr.. j. T. Reedy and family.
Miss Lorena GRAPHICAL, of Pa.
spent the holidays with her mo-
Their, Mrs. Cora GRAPHICAL.
Mr.. L. H. Lewis and Mr.. anc
Mrs. Dale Lewis spent the holi
days with relatives at Shouns
Tenn.
MIR. VERNE Lewis. who ha!
spent several years in the west
ern states, is visiting friends anc
relatives in the community.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-01-04
Director Of CCC
Program. Passes
Robt. Fechner, Native of Ten
nessee,, Died Sun. Head of
CCC Since 1888.

Washington = Robert Fechner
63, director of the civilian con-
servation corps since its incep'
ton, died last Sunday.
Death, attributed to compllca-
/ ton of cardiac and pulmonary
ailments, occurred at the army
medical center here where Fech-
ner had been undergoing treat
ment for more than month.
Fechner was attending a labor
meeting at Plainfield, N. j., when
he received a surprise telephone
call from the White House on
March %, 1888, to come to Wash
ington to take over IAN impor-
tant job for the government. He
did not know at the time, friends
said, that the President had Sc
lected him to head the first
emergency relief effort of the ad-
ministration.
Despite heavy cold and Mrs.
Fechner's insistence that he re-
main at their Boston, Mass,
home under a physicians care,
Fechner came to Washington.
The late Louis Howe, secretary
to the President, acquainted him
with Mr.. Roosevelt's plan upon
his arrival. Recognizing that
Fechner was ill, Howe insisted
that he retire to a hotel room and
not undertake his task until full
ly recovered.
Fechner's enthusiasm could not
be checked, however, and from a
sick bed he directed organization
of the CCC in which 100000
young men and world war vete-
rams have served at various
times during the last seven years.
Fechner was born in Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, March %, 1876. His
parents were Charles and Vir-
ginia Roberts Fechner.
AS a young man he became a
boomer machinist" and travelled
in Mexico, Central and South
America. He worked in mines, in
smelters, on coffee plantations
and for a time on the Panama
Canal.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-01-04
Football Bowl
Games Attract
Attention Here

Throughout the nation New
Years day, bowl football games
occupied the center of attraction
and even surpassed public inter-
est in European wars.
The rose bowl game, the dean
of all the bowls, attracted more
attention here than any of the
others. Most all, local fans were
pulling for Tennessee, the power
house that lost to Southern Cal
ifornia, a still stronger power
house, Is to 0.
Results of the other games: Su-
gar bowl-Texas A. & M. IA, Tu-
lane, IS; Cotton bowl-Clemson,
6; Boston college, 3. Orange bowl,
Georgia Tech, 81; Missouri, z.
East-West at San Francisco
West %, East II.
On Saturday the South beat
the North, 33 to 81, in a game
played at Montgomery, Ala.