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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-01
ANOTHER RUMOR
 OF GERMAN PEACE

(Continued from Page D
Evening star., 1940-04-19
Huge Population
Shift in Poland
To Involve 7 Million
1,500. 900 Are in Need,
Says Red Cross Aide,
Bock From Europe

A verbal picture Of the biggest pop
ulation transfer in history going on
in Poland and the need Of food and
clothing for persons in that country
was drawn yesterday by James T.
Nicholson, just returned to this
country after q six-month stay in
Europe as q member Of the Ameri-
can Red Cross delegation supervis-
ing American Red Cross war relief
In Europe. Mr.. Nicholson had
charge of distribution Of the supplies
in Poland.
The population transfer will in.
volve total Of between 1900 900 and
5000, 900 persons, Mr.. Nicholson said
the Nazi government has informed
the Polish Central government.
Meanwhile, $500, 900 persons are in
need OF food and clothing, about
one-third of whom are being pro-
vided for through relief, in the Ger
man-occupied area, Mr.. Nicholson
added.
The population transfers are to
make room for non-Germans In.
Germany and for the Baltic German
population, which is to be moved
into the Polish Corridor and area
Immediately surrounding it, Mr..
Nicholson explained.
$434,115 Spent.
Mr.. Nicholson said the American
Red Cross has spent $434,l15 for
Polish relief. An additional $3.50 900
worth of supplies already has been
authorized. Permission has been
granted by the British, he said, to
permit the supplies to pass through
the blockade. All Red Cross supplies,
he pointed out, also go in free from
customs and are given free trans
portation through Germany.
Under the American Red Cross re-
lief program, arranged with the Ger
man Red Cross, authorities from the
former supervise ALLEGATION OF sup
plies and witness their distribution,
Mr.. Nicholson said the need of
food and clothing is about equally
great. In many instance, he ex-
planned, the question of food short
age is not so great as the lack of
purchasing power on the part of
individuals who need it. There is
much barter, he said, such as per-
sons trading watches or other ar
ticles for food.
Witnessed No Persecution.
Mr.. Nicholson said he had not
witnessed persecution of the Jewish
population. Jews, however, are
readily identified through white
ribbons and the Star of David they
are required to wear on their arms,
and, in one area, he added, they are
required to ride on the rear section
of trans.
just how long relief will be needed
IN Poland and when the population
again can be on a self-supporting
basis, will depend upon future de-
velopments, Mr.. Nicholson said in
reply to question propounded at
a conference with newspaper writer's
at the Red Cross national headquar-
ters. The Germans, he said. had
expressed the hope Of taking care
OF 100000 persons by putting them
to work in the Reich. Scientific ag-
riculture in Poland is expected to
take care of others, while Polish In
dustry is expected to take up some
additional slack, he said.
Evening star., 1940-04-19
tended such test would be "ghAstly,

tended such test would be "ghAstly,
inhuman, cruel and sanguinary."
Reporting that members Of the
Senate and House Naval and Mill
tary Committees had approved the
test. Senator Sheppard, Democrat,
of Texas said he thought it was
justified "in the interest OF ma
tional defense
Mr.. Barlow declared no question
Of inhumanity was involved.
Animals often have been used for
military tests" he added. This
period Of critical affairs - is
no time to weep about q lot of
goats"
He said that the goats would not
be hit by flying fragments of metal;
Evening star., 1940-04-19
Belgrade
Continued From First Pare }

southeastern European states to be-
come involved in the war.
A cabinet communiQue drafted for
publication in Yugoslav's newspapers
tomorrow, said Stoyadinovich was
ordered interned because "his ac-
tivity was dangerous to the peace
and order of Yugoslavia."
The details of the plot, it was as
serted. were discovered when police
examined private papers seized in q
midnight raid on the former Pre-
mier's home on Tuesday.
Two of Stoyadinovich's followers
who were members of his cabinet,
Dobrivoye Stosovich and Djura Yam
kovich, are under close police watch
on suspicion of participation in the
plot. Quantities of documents found
in their homes were examined by the
police, who also occupied the prem
ises Of the Serbian Radical party
which Stoyadinovich formed re-
Gently.
Guarded on Trip.
Stoyadinovich was ordered taken
to Rudnik in a police car, accompa-
MED by detectives and gendarmes
armed with repeating rifles. Police
cars bearing other armed men were
ordered to lead the way and bring
up the rear in order to forestall any
possible attempt by his followers to
free the ex-premier.
Police raids continued on the
homes of other Stoyadinovich fol-
lowers. Action begun several days
ago to investigate German estab-
hshed in frontier regions and sus-
pected of being potential members
of a Nazi fifth column" also was
intensified by police and gendarmes.
Sources close to the government
recalled the recent arrest of so Ger
mans in northern Yugoslavia near
the German frontier. They were
charged with measuring and map
ping bridges, railroads, strategic
highways and other military OBJ
jectives.
Police at the time revealed that
the Germans had entered the coun-
try by presenting documents signed
by Stoyadinovich when he was Pre-
mier (from 1896 to 1880 giving them
the privilege of prospecting for
OIL"
Relentless Campaign.
Other southeastern European coun-
tries were also waging a relentless
oo y,ono {oy, fn ov& fv,ota y1ro No nj
elements suspected Of preparing the
way for an eventual German in
vasion.
At Istanbul, g. former Turkish
Minister of National Economy, Sirri
Belioglu, was under arrest, charged
with lobbying among army, navy
and government officials against
Turkeys mutual-assistance pacts
with Great Britain and France.
In Hungary police kept a close
watch on former Premier Bella I'M
redi, who has been accused of play
ing the German game" Usually re-
liable sources reported that 5000
German agents, 80 OF them said to
be operatives Of the Gestapo-Ihe
German secret police-are operating
In Hungary.
The Budapest chief of police
warned the population that
gossip mongering" would be
punished by 1nternment. It was re-
ported that numerous persons had
been arrested In cafes and other
places for endangerinS Hunsary1
interest by aprsadtng false neWs.
Evening star., 1940-04-19

uled to be conducted at the Army's
Aberdeen (Mdo proving grounds.
A Maryland law forbids expert
ments on animals except when
Justified" by the public interest,
and the publishers Of an Illinois pet
magazine filed suit at Towson, Nd,
10 days ago for an injunction re-
straining Mr.. Barlow from carry
ing out his proposed test. A hearing
was set for April 23.
The complaining magazine con-
Evening star., 1940-04-19

that . quantity Of his explosive,
covered only with canvas, would be
detonated TN the midst Of the goats
and that they either would be un-
injured or would be killed instantly
by the "detonation waves"
Mr.. Barlow's explosive is made
from liquid oxygen and carbon. He
told members of Congress that 1t is
capable of killing every living thing
within a 1,000-foot radius and would
prove q deadly new defense weapon
for this country.
Evening star., 1940-04-19
Barlow Will Bomb 20 Goots
If Pet-Lovers Don't Block Plans

Seventy live goats will be sacri-
need In an experimental bomb
ing April 80 to ascertain the kill
ing power Of q new liquid oxygen
super explosive" If protests by pet
lovers do not block the test plans.
Plans for testing the new explo-
sive, which Lester p. Barlow, Balti-
more inventor, says he has per-
fected, were approved yesterday by a
joint Senate-House committee. The
test bombing Of the goats is sched-
Evening star., 1940-04-19
Firemen Quickly QueII
BIoze at Navy Yurd

Nearly . dozen pieces Of IRE
lighting apparatus turned out yes
terday in answer to an alarm
at the Navy Yard, which was
sounded when a small pile Of lumber
near a repair shop caught fire.
Navy Yard officials said the blaze,
which partially burned a number Of
discarded wooden forms, was quickly
extinguished. Damage was said to
be negligible.
Evening star., 1940-04-19

Fire plans to ship 100000 pounds
OF butter to Great Britain,
Evening star., 1940-04-19

Britain may advsnce the start Of
daylight saving time this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
Byrd's Daughter Charges
Cruelty In Divorce Plea

Mrs. Westwood Beverly Byrd Kern,
daughter Of Senator Bryd Of Viz
ginia and q graduate of Gunston
Hall School here, filed suit for
divorce in Reno, New, yesterday.
She charged that her husband
Harry r. Kern, r., Winchester, Va,
attorney, with cruelty and asked for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

D. Freeman will be guest speakers
1t the meeting Of the Acacia Temple
Builders Association ct I pm. Sun.
day, ct the Scottish Rite Hall.
Martin L. Jackson, president, win
preside.
A conference Of officers Of the
Imperial Divan or the Imperial
Council Of the A. z. z. O., Mobiles Of
the Mystic Shrine, colored, win Se
held It the hall November q and
"A Raymond E. jackson Of Buf-
falo. N. r., imperial potentate, viii
ureSide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

with the visitation Of the Grand
Lodge officers to this lodge.
The Grand Lodge will complete
their visitations to other lodges as
follows: November "a, Victory; No
vember Is, st. John, and November
~, Redemption.
The Grand Lodge session win be
held December II.
Belford v. Lawson, member OF
the Legal Advisory Committees for
the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People and
the New Negro Alliance, and Charles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
Masonic Lodge 10 Honor
Grand Master Monday

Ceremonies honoring Louis Walter
Roy, grandmother of colored Ma
sonic lodges of the District Of Co.
lumbia, will be conducted by Master
Jesse r. Nichols and other officers Of
Hiram Lodge. together with its past
masters, on Monday night at the
Scottish Rite Hall. 1888 Eleventh
street NV. It will be in connection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
Drive Begun to Roiss
100000 for Chinese

NEW YORK. Nov. 10 GA Ma
tion-wide drive to raise 81 900 900
for the relief Of the war-stricken
people Of China was opened last
night by the newly formed China
Emergency Relief Committee, Inc.
headed by author Pearl 8. Buck.
Miss Buck announced that Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

Franklin D. Roosevelt was honorary
chairman.
As part Of the opening ceremonies,
the committee had planned to have
Nine. Chang Kai-shek, wife Of the
Chinese generalissimo, speak by
short-wave radio from Hong Kong.
but the National Broadcasting Co.
was unable to make radio contact
with that city at the scheduled time.
Miss Buck said that Ill money
raised would be spent in the United
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
Dental Society to Meet

The Robert T. Freeman Dental
Society win meet at 9 pm. tomorrow
at the Twelfth Street Branch Y. M.
G. A. DR. G. Thurston Ferebee,
president Of the group, has an
nounced the entire discussion will
he devoted to the participation Of
local colored dentists in the national
defense program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

the return Of her maiden name.
The Kerns were married ct Senator:
Bryds home In Berryville, Va, On
June 8, 1895, and had been living
in Winchester. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15
GibroItur Attack Fails

The great Siege of Gibraltar
u77s-l783) ended in stalemate with
the declaration of peace between
England and Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-15

States for medical and surgical sup
plies.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-01
Presidents Ball Expected
To Attract Many Sat. Night

cal committee reports that small
containers for dimes have been
placed in stores and other public
places enabling everyone to con-
tribute to the cause. Drives are
also being made in the schools.
The campaign has met the
hearty general approval of
churchmen throughout the ma
ton. Religious leaders have been
unanimous in declaring that the
purpose of this humanitarian
drive goes hand in hand with the
spiritual faiths which they hold.
Infantile paralysis was dis
covered 100 years ago, but is be-
lieved to have been prevalent be-
fore that. Only in recent years
have the people of this country
banded together in a national
movement to combat the myster-
ious malady.
The dance is scheduled to be-
gin at 9 o'clock. Interest in the
previous ball indicated that there
will be a large attendance at the
second affair.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-01

Plans are now complete for
1940's second big Presidents
Birthday Ball to be held here on
Saturday night at the communi-
ty club house, the proceeds of
which will 60 to aid in the fight
against the dreaded disease, in
fantile paralysis.
Wilmer Hess and his nine-piece
orchestra, which played for the
first ball, have been engaged to
furnish the music for the second
affair. Around $25 was cleared
from the ball held in the COM
munity building Jan. 20.
A portion of the funds raised
will go to the National Founda-
ton, a research organization in
terested in determining the cause
of the malady, and to hospitals
throughout the country. Another
portion will remain in Ashe coun-
ty to be used to aid under-privi-
legged crippled children here.
In cooperation with the March
of Dimes" campaign now under
way in the United States, the To-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-01
Howell Indicted
In Thomas Death
Joseph Thomas Died Fri. AS
Result Of Injuries Sus-
tanned In Accident.

Slick highways, resulting from
winter weather claimed their
first victim of the year, in Ashe
county, on Friday, when Joseph
Thomas, 59-year-old colored man
of Lansing died in the Wilkes
hospital following injuries which
he received Jan. II, near Lansing
while riding with Roger Denton
Howell.
Howell, 28-year-old white man
of the Lansing community was
indicted for manslaughter, upon
the death of Thompson, and fail
ure to report the accident when
it happened, and is now under a
$500 bond, pending a hearing be-
fore Judge H. c. Tucker, Satur-
day afternoon.
The accident occurred a short
distance from Lansing when the
car driven by Howell turned over
and Thomas received a crushed
hip. He was taken to the Wilkes
hospital for treatment, but did
not recover.
Funeral service was held Mon
day at the home and burial fol
lowed in nearby cemetery.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-01
No Serious Auto
Wrecks Reported

Only two automobile accidents
occurred in Ashe county during
the past week of snow and ice,
according to reports made here
yesterday
Ted Caudill, of Smethport and
Earl Hartsog, of Warrensville,
narrowly escaped serious injury
last Sunday when their car skid
ded and plunged over high en-
bankment near Clifton. Neither
Of them were hurt, it was re-
ported, but the car was badly
damaged.
Glenn Taylor, Laurel Springs
rural mail carrier, lost control of
his car on an icy section of his
route and turned over, but was
not injured.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-01
Cannon Freed
In Theft Case

Because no representative OF
the Melvin H. Burgess construc-
ton company appeared in court
last Thursday to prosecute w. E
Carmen, former employee of the
company, charged with stealing
tools from the Burgess office be-
fore it closed recently, the case
was mol pressed by Squire A. F
Rose.
Warrants for the plaintiff have
been issued, asking him to show
cause as to why no appearance
was made and thus putting the
county to some expense.
Cannon, said to be from Ala.
bama, was released from the
Ashe county Jail where he has
been since he was arrested in
another section of the state few
days before Christmas.
The case against Carl Ellis
charged with driving a Healing
Springs school bus without {
drivers license, was continued
until Saturday Of this week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-01
Rotary Club To
Sponsor Debating
Contests Again
Details to Be Worked Out by
Committee. Fleetwood
Won Last Year.

Through the cooperation Of the
principals, the Jeffersons Rotary
Club will sponsor debating con-
test aagin this year for the Ashe
county high schools.
A committee, composed of Supt.
J. B. Hash, chairman, A. B. Hurt,
Gwyn Price, Gwyn Gambill and
Levern Johnson has been ap-
pointed to meet with commit
tee of principals and work out
complete details, including a sub
ject.
This week Supt. Hash issued a
request for e3ch high school
principal to suggest at least one
subject.
All nine high schools in the
county are expected to enter the
contest and to be represented by
both an affirmative and negative
teams Medals will be given to the
four debators who participate in
the finals and a loving cup will
60 to the school represented by
the winning team.
A great deal of interest was
shown in the contest last year.
In the finals Fleetwood won out
over the Elkland debators.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-01
Spencer Rites
To Be Held Fri.
Grassy Creek Man Succumbs
to Pneumonia At The
Age OF 81.

Funeral service will be held
Friday morning at the home, at
II o'clock for Granville H. Spen-
Ger, well known Grassy Creek
man who died Tuesday, from
pneumonia, at the age of a. Bur-
ial will take place in the fami-
ly cemetery.
Revs. James Startling and Ed
gar Denney will conduct the SER
vice.
The deceased who was engaged
in farming for many years is
survived by his wife and the fol-
lowing sons and daughters: Mil
lard Spencer, Volney, Va; Mrs.
Steve Sexton, Grassy Creek; Joe
Spencer, Mayberry, w. Va;
Delch Spencer, Grassy Creek; G.
A. Spencer, Aberdeen, Md; Les
ter Spencer, Rock, Md.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-01
WARNS MOTORISTS TO
REPORT ACCIDENTS

State highway patrOlman w.
C.. Thomas, this week issued a
warning to all motOrist to re-
port accidents.
He pointed out that accord
ing to the law, all traffic acct
dents i'm which individuals re-
ceive personal injury, Or there
is property damaged to the ex-
tent of $40, or more, must be
reported within twenty four
hours after they take place.
Those which occur within
the city limits should be re-
ported to the chief of police,
and those outside the city Ii
mits to the state highway pa
trOlmen.
Mr.. Thomas pointed out that
il was an Offense not to report
such accidents and urged that
everyone do so. He said that
il had come to- his attention
recently that a number of mi
nor accidents had not been re-
ported.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-01
Meeting Will Be
Held Next Thurs.
At Court House
Ashe Farm Agents Office Is
Sponsoring Movement.
All Growers Invited.

A meeting .of all sheep grow
ers in Ashe county will be held
next Thursday afternoon at 1880
o'clock ut the courthouse, County
Agent c. J. Rich announced yes
terday.
The purpose of the meeting is
to discuss plans for organizing a
Sheep Growers Association which
will have a two-fold program of
promoting the raising and sale of
lambs and wool and the protec-
ton of the animals against dogs.
L. I. Case, extension livestock
specialist at State College, is ex-
pected to be present and take
part in the discussion.
In connection with the protec-
tive feature, it YVES explained
that through such an organization
insurance against loss of animals
by dogs can be provided.
Mr.. Quessenberry, assistant
county agent, said there are
number of sheep growers asso-
Citations in the state of Kentucky.
There are around 900 sheep
growers in Ashe county and all
of them are urged to attend the
meeting next Thursday.
During recent years the raising
of sheep in Ashe has gradually
declined and it is believed that
such an association can stimulate
more interest in raising sheep.
If sufficient interest is shown,
the proposed organization will be
perfected at the initial meeting.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-01
Funeral Today For
Irln1a Mae Miller

Funeral service will be held
this morning at eleven o'clock at
the Tuckerdale church for Irma
Mae Miller, 17-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Miller of
Tuckerdale, who died on Wednes-
day following a heart attack.
Revs. Eli Graham and Don
Hart will be in charge of the
service. Interment will take place
in the Tuckerdale cemetery.
In addition to her parents, the
deceased is survived by the fol-
lowing brothers: Ruby, Alma,
Glen and Leroy Miller and Mrs.
r. Darnell.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-01
Pneumonia atal
To Mrs. Miller

Funeral service for Mrs. Ida
Miller, wife of L. Alonzo Miller,
OF Husk, was held on Sunday, fol-
lowing her death which occurred
on Saturday, as the result of
pneumonia. Service was held at
Pond Mountain and burial fol-
lowed in the Pond Mountain Gem
etery.
The deceased who was 81 years
old at the time of her death, was
a native of this county. She was
the daughter of James and Jane
Perry Taylor. In addition to her
husband she is survived by her
parents; one brother, Roscoe Tay-
lor; a sister, Mrs. Leonard Goss.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-01
Allegheny County
Woman Is Found
Frozen To Death
Body of Miss Martha Atwood.
Of Stratford, Found In
Snow Near Home.
OTHER NEWS ITEMS
By G. GLENN NICHOLS
Staff Correspondent

Miss Martha Atwood, of Str2t-
ford, was found frozen on the
snow near her home SATURDAY.
morning.
She had been to Sparta, appar-
emily in good health and had al
most reached her home. She got
out of car about a quarter of a
mile from her home and started
to walk to the house. In making
an investigation it was said that
she had stopped three or four
times and at one point she had
left some bundles she was car
rying. 1t is believed that she had
a heart attack that caused her
to become unable to continue
walking.
The funeral was conducted
from Antioch church Monday by
Elders S. C. Caudill and Walter
Evans in the presence of a very
large congregation.
She is survived by her father
and mother and one sister, Mrs
C2rie Napier and five brothers.
Frank, Mack, Will, Kilby and
Buster.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-01
DIR. King Issues
Another Request

All children under school age
and over six months old should
be immunized against diphtheria
Immediately to comply with the
requirements of the new state
law, DR.. Robert King, health Of
f1cer, again stated this week.
"This is fine law and I hope
all parents will see that their
children are vaccinated either by
their family physician or here at
the health office" he said.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-01
WILLARD P. GREEN
OF TODD DIED SAT.

Funeral service for Millard
Parsons Green, of Todd, who died
on Saturday, was held Sunday
afternoon, at the home and burial
followed at the Big Flat Baptist
church, with Charlie Howell in
charge.
The deceased, who was 19 years
old at the time of his death, was
a native Of Wilkes county. He is
the son of the late Albert Green,
and Mrs. LOU Walker Green. In
addition to his mother, he is sur
vived by three sisters.