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Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-08

Small bread loaves, in ring shapes
are sun-baked by the women of
Bali, who wear the finished prod
uct in their ears.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-08

Because he had cents in his
pocket a Syracuse man escaped q
prison sentence on yagrancy charges
Many a local college boy will be
glad TO hear this.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-08

Nine inches Of rain fell in 35
minutes at Assam, India, probably
a worlds record in transforms.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-02
GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE

The Greenbelt Athletic Clubs Grape fruit Softball
League got off to flying start last Monday night,
April q, 1870. The weatherman got his signals
mixed, for the weather appropriate for
football.
It is suggested that the Greenbelt Softball League
adopt motto similar to that Of the Post office
partment: wind, cold, rain shall not pre-
vent US from play ying scheduled game".
Someone should inform Ripley that Last Monday
coats. No fooling. Boy, they sure must love soft
ball get out there an play under those condi tt ons.
Bill Neblett had his hands full trying to issue
receipts for dues from members who in hid
ing since the close of last season. Bill was sur
prised at the turnout and said if interest shown
the past week Is to be taken as a criteri on, then
everything points to very successful season.
Bill Blanchard, of Block, must have been eating
his Wheaties regularly, for he stepped up to the
plate and banged out the first home of the
on. Pop Carson, of Block, certainly must have
worked hard to get out such group from his block.
His team showed great Improvement last year
when he lines up of the boys who are now at
tending school, Block should have team that Will
give good account of itself.
j Blocks loss was D Blocks gain, when the in
comparable Barker moved sometime last Mnters
What will George Bauer have now, in the event
D Block fails to wi the championship? It appears
that mo Hit" Reamy will have opposition for
pitching honors in Block E, for Bob arack plans to
to Block. Les Sanders gets all the breaks.
The new rules still have the boys confused, but
it won't be long before most of the boys will begin
showing mid-season form. The Grapefruit League,
planned, merelya conditioning League, and by the
time the regular league gets going, the boys should
be in the pink.
J.A.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-02
TENNIS COURTS OPEN

The tennis courts will be open weekends from
Pm. until dark Saturdays and from 10 AN. until
dark Sundays. Players wishing to play during the
week should call at the recreation office in the
elementary school to make reservations. charge
is 30 cents court per hour weekends 20 cents
per hour weekdays.
ALL winter gym classes closed on April goth.
Other outdoor athletic activities will begin around
Nay 18th. Cilcren's gym classes will meet outdoors
regularly and hikes vii be planned for Saturdays.
The program activitie will appear in the
Cooperator around May 18th, 1910.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-02

Two base hits Taylor 2, Webb, and NcDouald.
Webb, and Goldfaden.
Strike outs Barker S, and Trl1nDule 2.
thinning Pitcher Barker Losing Pitcher simonds.R.
tennis team resenting Greenbe1t has been en-
tered in the newly formed and Country League.
Under the sponsorship OF Bill Shreve, we'll known in
the district the guardian angel Of league compe-
tition and ger of the Tennis Shop, the new loop
will include from Wash hington and vicinity.
They will play home and home arrangement, with each
alternating host and guest. The first ma tch
slated for the weekend of Eay 25th and the
will be c1imaxed in August with tournament
restricted to league members. AL prospective team
members please contact the athletic department,
slant what kind of team be produced.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-02
REPS WIN
continued from page one

hits. The Irish started Sinonds the mound, but
wildness qui ckly got him in hole and he
placed by lofty Webb. He adequate, but not
exactly ball of fire, allowing the Reps exactly
half of their dozen He also proved himself
the the hour, providing double and homer to
the lost cause.
The lads off the right foot and, from
their position at the top of the league, everything
rosy. It is little early to pack bags for
the National Tournament in Chicago this SUMNER but
it is idea. This Saturday, at 2:3o P.E., Dia-
nond ~, the fast Maritime Coi ssion will provide
the opposition.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-02
A YEAR AGO THIS WEEK #++#%%

The JayhaTkes fron Block MN, tie Greenbe1t
Athletic Club VolIeyball League Championship BY de-
feating tire Bucks of "B" Block..........
The Greenbelt Bowling League held its first an
nual party at the Indian Springs Picnic Grounds.
The weather perfect and about 90 attend
ed..........
Announcement published that the Softball Lea sue
would officially open the Sunday afternoon
Ley Il, and there would 6e II League. ..
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-02
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS PLAY voLIEy BALL

Under the direction and coaching of Doris DUNCAN
the High School girls are developing two volley ball
teams. lany of these girls playing volley ball
the first time, nbut they don't play that way",
Mss DUNCAN remarks. They working out very
we'll.
The girls will participate in volley ball at the
county track meet Nay IS. They will also play
al of the women's teams in Thursday night gym, as
we'll outside teams from Takoma Park and the
Y.T.C.A.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-02
Twelve Nights Ago

The night was dark and hazy,
AS the gang all met together
At Calvert's Inn, along the pike,
Despite the rainy weather.
The tables we're set in formal style,
With cards to mark the places,
Where we would sit and eat the steak
That used to pull the traces.
The plates we're served of beans and spud
And cow-meat hard to chew,
And if you dared to bite it hard,
You could actually hear it moo.
The meal was soon devoured
By the strong and steady jaws
That mark a valiant bowler
Who succeeds in any cause.
Speeches we're then in order,
AS we lit our favorite smoke,
And resigned ourselves to take what come
From the guests Who had not spoke.
The talks were short and to the point,
And that we all adni red,
For after wrestling WI tn that bull,
We we're worn and rather tired.
The prizes were awarded
That we're won throughout the year,
And after this was over,
We had another beer.
Fill it up again, M. Barman,
And ado on lots of foam,
I only need one more glass,
And then Tin going home.
Well, so long, fellows.
I'LL see you in the fail,
When the duck-pin season opens,
And we make another haul.
j. Cameron, Sr.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-02
COlletti Badminton Champ

Antionette Colletti is the badminton champion
of Greenbelt by virtue of her victory over Doris
DUNCAN last week in the finals of the singles bad
minton tournament. The II to and II
to g.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-02
Thumbnail Sketches
of the Grizzlies
By Frank LOTUS

(Ed. Note: This is the second in series of biog-
raphical sketches about the players the high
school baseball team.
MAC" Alexander; Age: II; Hei grt: 5'7"; Weight
AO; Position: Catcher.
MAC" Alexander plays catcher for the team and
his older brother, Bill, pitches. Now with Bill
steamin' 'em in and Mac catching EN-, you've got a
winning combination of brothers.
Mac has on his CHS. sport record two years of
soccer two years business manager of the basketball
team, and year Of baseball, his second season
coming up. In New Hope, Virginia, he played two
years of baseball in grade school.
Though the guy will argue your arm off, he's very
conscientious about playing fair game and being
good SPORT Outside of girls, guess playing base
ball is about the biggest thing in Nac's life and he
plays good game. Recently he said, You know, the
more play the better like it,"
Lynn Buck; Age: le; Height: 6"; Weight; 1853;
Position: lst base.
up. He, along with Leroy Clark, Bob Porter, and
few others made Improvement in their basketball
playing last year than anybody
Lynn played basketball the varsity for the
first time this year and this is also his first year
the high school baseball team. He has played
other boys baseball teams, however, including the
washington Lions", American Legion team (Greenbelt)
and the town team of Greenbelt (boys).
Baseball is his favorite sport and he would
day like to be professional. He consi ders julius
Andrus (Grizzly outfielder) his ideal boy baseball
player, and thinks he is the best prospect for pro-
fessi onal ball--"can he (Julius) sling that ballL"
Good coaches inspire his ADM ra tion and he thinks
"Butch" Holochwost is
Leroy Clark; Ages 10; Height; 5'9z"; Weight: l29;
Position: Shortstop.
"sport?--sure, anything from ping pong to foot
ball. So speaks Leroy Clark, junior, out FOR
high school baseball for first time, after CON-
pleting two successful years the basketball team.
Most of his baseball experience has been gained
by playing sandlot teams, but certainly in four
years of softball he had plenty of experience play
ing lst base, 3rd base, and shortstop, before he
figured he a better shortstop than anythi ng
else.
Leroy played the Greenbelt Boys Club team last
year, and has kicked around the side. He
plays game of basketball land has build that
ought to help him tie up with Roy Bell in walking
away with the hi gh jump at Maryland U. this year.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-02
GRIZZLIES PLAY MT. RAINIER NEXT

The Greenbe1t Grizz1ies invade Mt. Rainier to-
afternoon for their second game Of the
Game time is $3.50 Pm.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-02

j. Cameron, Sr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
SYLVAN AVENUE
 SHED DESTROYED
Bremen Save Chicken Coop; Battery Blaze
 Damages N. E. Bus |.

A shed owned by Antonio Shi- dunis, opposite 541 Sylvan avenue, was destroyed by fire early today. Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey said the blaze was caused by an over heated stove in the shack.
 The blaze made such headway by the time fireInen were called shortly after 4 o'clock, that noth- ing in the shed was saved. The fire obliterated everything.
 Shidunis lives close to the shed and also keeps a chicken coop winch was saved by the Bremen.
 A New England Transportation company bus was slightly damaged by a battery fire at West Main street and Watertown avenue yester- day afternoon.
 The vehicle was able to continue to Thomaston after firemen put out the blaze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
Police Safety Unit
 Commended By Smith
State Motor Vehicle Speaker at Forum Cites Reduc-
 tiOn of Accidents Here in Past Several Years

Street and Highway Safety was the topic of discussion at the Young Mems Forum at the Brooklyn Branch, Y. M. c. A. Monday night.
 W. Burke Smith of the Safety Promotion Section of the State De- partment of Motor Vehicles who as the guest speaker stated that "the right attitude on the part of both motorists and pedestrians toward motor vehicle laws and local traffic ordinances as well as safe walking and driving practices is the answer to the whole traffic accident problem" Pointing out. that it is one thing to know what is right and another to do what is right"
 He said the pedestrian problem, particularly in the cities and larger towns is the most serious with which authorities have to contend, stating that the six largest cities in the state are charged with 100 traffic fatalities during 1889, seventy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07

Dave's swiftest motion was when he served as Deputy Sheriff. (That was before he won The Lone Ranger decoration.) Dave made Glenn Cunningham appear decrepit, when he ran that race with Nate Evarts from the con- fines of Skunk Hollow to the Safe ty of Sand Corner. Nobody clock ed him, but the way he picked up and laid down was caution. And it all started over a family quar- rel that Dave had no part in, at all, not even by relationship. Dave attended the festivities as a rep resentative of The Law, but he didn't wear out any welcomes. (All this was done so long ago that 1t can now be told without causing any heartaches. Some of those in- terested are dead. Others wish they were. but Dave doesn't ,. (. all te wishes was that he could travel as fast now). Ever know kid that was gun-crazy? ...
 Well, the youngster that made Dave take distance was. And he sometimes visited the Oak Tree Inn when that Southbury Creamy Ale was just right. This time, the boy returned to Britain with 8 yen to rearrange the furnishings at his home. Neighbors didn't like the way he was moving the piano around, so they sounded an alarm. The lad picked up a 30-30, touch ed off a couple rounds to make sure it was working right, and set tied down to strengthening out his domestic affairs again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07

five of whom were pedestrians. A total of 353 lost their lives on Con- necticut streets and highways last year, 183 were pedestrians.
 In commenting the safety activi- ties of the Waterbury Police De- partment, the speaker remarked "Supt. Roach and his men are doing all they possibly can to make Wa terbury the safest city of its size in the country and are doing a splendid job," citing the reduction in accidents which Waterbury has re- corded during the past several years. Ut is lamentable, however , he continued, "that in spite ot their efforts, twelve persons were killed in the city last year, and ten of those unfortunates were pe- destrians."
 The forum closed with the show ing of sound motion pictures on traffic accident prevention and a question period during which the speaker answered queries on the Motor Vehicle Laws and the work of the Motor Vehicle Department.
 A similar program will be held at the Young Mems Forum of the North End Branch of the Y. M. c. A. Monday, February 19, at 8 o. clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07

At . meeting of the official board of St. Paul's M. E. Church last evening . unanimous invitation was extended to Rev. Samuel c. Johnson to serve as rector of the church for his fourth consecutive year.
 Final arrangements were made for the hash and pancake supper tomorrow evening from 5 to , o'clock at the church parlOrs. Pre- liminary details were arranged for the Washington's Birthday supper February 22nd at the church rooms
 Following the business meeting refreshments were served and a social enjoyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
Silver Blades Ice Carnival Planned
More Wool Asked
 To Aid Refugeel

Mrs. Goodrich Smith, chair man of the War Production committee of the local chapter, American Red Cross, today is- sued a call for more wool for knitting sweaters.
 The present supply of wool is almost exhausted, Mrs. Smith said, and additional con- tributiOns are needed to keep volunteers working on heavy sweaters for war refugees in Europe. A dark shade of heavy wool is acceptable.
 Contributions may be made at the Kingsbury house, Pros pect street, or at Red Cross headquarters, Field street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
Official to Attend
ELECTRO-PLATERS
 BOOK BELLINCER

The February meeting of the Wa terbu-y chatter, American Electro Platers society, will be held at 8 o'clock Friday night at the Colonial room of The Elton. A business meeting will be held following a dinner.
 Kenneth P. Bellinger, of The Chemical Cor, will be the guest speaker. A book review will be given by George Dubprenell.
 Applications for membership in the chapter have been received from Charles A. Mosgrove, Peter Gagnon and Carl A. Kilborn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
HOLY NAME VIEWS GERMAN PICTURES

A description of his recent trip through Germany, Finland, Russia and Ireland was given by Dr. Ed ward H. Kirschbaum at meeting of the Holy Name society of St. Thom- as church last night. The surgeon also showed pictures he took on the tour.
 Robert Blacker gave a report on the recent smoker at the club and Rev. Joseph Donnelly, chaplain of the society gave a short talk on Catholic problems.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07

ing of Blitzkrieg, the one person who seems to know more about its workings than all of Hitler's gen. erals is Elaine Barrie Barrymore. The war in Europe boils down to battle between the Hayes and the Have-notziS.
 Time says the work of the Treas ury men (the T-Men) investigators has received practically no public attention. We've seen at least a dozen movies glorifying their ex- citing activities Now that John Barrymore is in town, Tommy Manville finally has some good com petition for the silly championship Earl Browder is running for Congress, eh? He's probably do- ing it just for the exercise The Satevepost editorially observes that the businessman is a blunder- CT in politics flaw! That's the magazine which has shouted fol years that the government should be run by people who know some. thing about business-not college profS!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
KINCSBURY CLASS
 INTERPRET POEMS
Verse=Speaking Offered to Help Children Stress
 Voice Medium

Miss Helen McDonald's class of third grade pupils at Kingsbury school gave a most interesting dem- onstration of choral speaking for the members of the Association for Childhood Education at their re- cent meeting. The purpose of verse speaking is to help 8 group of chil- dren interpret poetry together, stressing the voice medium. The definite results of this activity are:
 A loss of Self-consciousness; un- realized freedom in individual ex- pression; improved enunciation; in- creased range and flexibility, control of voice; increased breath control; greater power of imagination: rhy- thmic appreciation; more bodily ex- pression.
 A jungle-born tiger or lion, if caught young, is easier to train than one bred in captivity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
Big Skating Event To Be Sponsored By
 Park Authorities
Special Events for Young, Old Arranged to Climax Skating Season Exhibition of Hockey to
 Be Presented as Feature

The first annual Silver Blades ice carnival under the sponsorship of the park department will be held at the Hamilton park rink next Sum- day afternoon and evening, accord- ing to an announcement made to- day by Supt. of Parks James J. Curtin. The affair will climax one of the longest skating seasons in recent years in the city parks. Start ing at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, there will be 8 program of races for local skaters, men, women and children, featuring special high school relay event.
 Besides, there will be two feature hockey games. One of these will be City Amateur league contest be- tween the Hornets and the East wood Eagles; the other, an exhibi- tion game between the Waterbury Nationals and another state team.
 In the evening starting at 7:30, there will be a full hours program of speed skating, barrel jumping and comedy skating by the members of the Hartford Skating club, one of the best known organizations of it's kind in New England. The Hart ford group will be under the direc- tion of Carl Engelman and incldues the outstanding skaters in this sec- ton. Jule Reillard, well known Canadian barrel jumping expert will exhibit, as will young Warren Branarid, the IA year old Connec- cut junior champion speed skater. Comedy will be furnished by the team of Ray Taksar and Pop Engel- man.
 Schedule of Events
 Following is the program of events for Sunday afternoon which are open to all:
 Boys Races
 1. Midget 40 yard wash (boys 12 year of age and under).
 2. Midget relay (four boys to a team).
 / 3. Junior 60 yard dash (boys 16 years of age and under). . 4. Junior relay (four boys to a team).
 5. Senior 22o yard dash (open).
 6. Senior One Mile Silver Blades Special (open).
 T. Special High School Relay Crosby, Wilby and Leavenworth) Girls Races 1. Midget 40 yard dash (girls F years of age and under)
 2. Junior 60 yard dash (girls 1t years of age and under). 3. Senior Half Mile (open to all.l
 Entry may be made for the races by leaving names, age and address at either Hamilton, Fulton or Wash ington park, or at the park depart ment office in the City hall on or before Friday Feb. 9th at D. m There is no entry fee. Prizes will be given for first, second and third places in all events with the excep- ton of the relays. Only first place team receives award in this event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07

Dave organized his posse and moved into Skunk Hollow. The Of- lending citizen stepped out on the porch and asked to whom he was indebted for so much attention. Graded in the crook of his arm, was a rifle. Some members of that posse didn't witness all the &C., tiOn because they moved too quickly. Others fingered, but not for long. Nate Evarts and Dave were the bravest. They stayed un- til the gun-crazy kid unloOsed a salvO then they went home to do the chores. If the reports are correct, Dave took the longer way home, while Nate travelled 8 straight line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07
WORCESTER SAFETY
 RECORD IS BROKEN

Worcester, Mass, Feb. 7.-(UPi A few hours after Worcester had set a record of 98 deathless days on its highways, Mrs. Mary Mona han, 72, died at a hospital early to- day of injuries suffered in an ac-. cident Jan. 28.
 City officials had set 100 death- less days as the primary goal of a safety campaign and then hoped to continue to beat the record of IF days without fatalities set by Previ- dence, R. l., two years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-07

it's because of the excitement of the year of
 the N a t ional b allo t ing or what, assessors jus t pinn e d their ears back and wrote up property high, W 1 d e, a n d h 8 n dSome. If folks could sell out for any, W h ere ne a r
 what some of tn e SC aSsest- ments presume their property