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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Good evening.
OVER THE TRAIL IN A TRAILER
 (Or Greet the Spring in Trailer)

OVER THE TRAIL IN A TRAILER (Or Greet the Spring in Traner) It's ho for the long and open roadI With trailer neat and nifty; On through the woods, around the bend, The caravan easily does sixty. Ho for the modern covered wagonl Equipped with the latest device, No stopping of at ritZy hotels
 Your own little camp will sufnce. Pull up at night under the stars
 Out west in your home on wheels; A cool green grove or mountain niche, That's the life that appeals. "Over the road again, again."
 The life of gypsy you lead; Birds at even furnish dinner music The simple nfe-that's your creed. It's ho for the long and open roadl With trailer neat and nifty; Of and away through the open spaces, In caravan that easily does sixty.
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

Editor, Tall Tower Topics: Some time ago a letter appeared in your column in which aid sought in find
 ing way to get from side of the railroad tracks to the other in this city without utilizing an underpass. aren't of the under ovepass type All of the old style crossings the level with tracks gone because the law compelled the railroad to abandon them during
 the last years of the last century Students of railroad history will recall the battles that Waterbury had to eliminate local grade crossings They started when the old State Railroad Commission in existence
 nued when this body later replaced by the Public Utilities Commission. It about 1893 that Waterbury started to demand that the grade crossing elimination act be applied here The old law used to read that the company eliminate crossing per year for each 60 miles of track owned or operated within this state One of Main Street The trolley accident of 1907 brought this about With the building of the Union Station and consolidation of the two local divisions all the crossings vanished So you there really grade crossings along the New Haven Road in Waterbury and haven't been for more than quarter of century Old Timer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

8 leading front page story in re- cent issue stating Gov. Baldwin was a dark-hOrse candidate for the Republican nomination for President,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Last Chance to See Ring Eclipse Until '94
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BY ]. HUGH PRUETT Pacific OiracAn- Au.er;co,, NFateor CocIa

Pacific Director, American Meteor Society
 Rare spectacle in the daytime sky will be April throughout most of North America when the stages a blackout known to science as the annuar eclipse
 This solar phenomenon will be best in strip of land about 60 miles wide extending entirely the continent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

The Los Angeles Times printed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

- BY THE MAN IN TIE VOTER
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08
NAACP ASKS GRAND
JURY ACTION In CASE
OF MAN KICKING COP

NEW YORK.-"The National
Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People will
press for a grand jury iEvesti-
cation of the Sloan case, re-
gardles Of any political implica-
tions that may be involved"
That was the statement is
sued Thursday, October 81, by
Walter White, executive sccre-
tary Of the National Association
for the Advancement Of Colorcd
People, following a conference
with Patrolman James Sloan,
~ year old Negro policeman
who was kicked in the groin BY
Stpchen r. Early, White House
Continued on Page ~
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essay contest sponsored by the
National Association.
ITO win an award in this
contest" wrote Edmund p.
Wells, acting executive secre-
tary of the West Virginia Tuber
culosis and Health Association,
to j. G.. Justice, Principal of the
Northfork High School, which
Bernice attended last year, "is
mark of real merit as more
than a hundred thousand Negro
students from institutions all
all over the country participant
ed. A certificate will also be
sent to Mrs. Carrie D. Prunty
to acknowledge her interest and
cooperation as Miss Redman's
teacher"
The subject of the essay writ
ten by Miss Redman was Learn
and Live" the essay being a
study of special problem pres
ented by the National Tuberculo-
sis Association The essay was
sent to Charleston last April to
be entered in the state contest
held under the direction Of the
West Virginia tuberculosis and
Health. Assn. Several weeks
later Miss Redmond was declar-
ed winner in the state ciimina-
tion, and her essay along with )
others was sent to New York &c
be entered in the national con
test. An essay by ElVester Full
len, of Worth, also a student al
Northfork high schoo last yeal
was among the five.
Bcrnice g prize makes a tOta
of $4,000 in cash prizes won by
members Of the English Acti
vities Club which was organized
at Northfork high school b,
Mrs. Prunty in 1886. The mem
bers also won many ribbons
medals, certificates and trophie
for county, state and nationa
competition which covered
wide range of English activities
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08
Fry Leads County
In Polling Votes

Mcdowell county Democrats
made another clean sweep with
their ticket in Tuesdays gener-
al election, local candidates run
ning along with President Roose
vet and leading state candidates
Heavy voting in both parties
was featured by the large num-
Der of straight ballots cast
returns from all but one or two
of the precincts indicating a
large majority was of that
nature.
And for the first time within
the memory of local politicians
all precincts had reported at the
court house before daylight of
the morning after the election.
Long before z P. M. the re-
suit in the county was known
There was little doubt as to the
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08

outcome SO far as Mcdowell
county was concerned, after
the first few scattered return:
showed q heavy Democratic
trend M
The Democratic lead was cut
down to considerably under
what it was four years ago.
In 1886, President Roose-
welt carried Mcdowell County
over Landon by a majority of
more than 1900. In Tuesdays
election Roosevelt's margin over
Willkie was about 1O,583-ap-
proximately pne-third less.
AS is his custom, John Kee
polled the highest number of
votes, the democratic candida
tie receiving for Congress a.
53s, while IL President barely
passed % mark and Sem
ator M bis race for Gov,
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08
HIGH COURT REFUSES
REVIEW OF DECISION
UNFOLDING EQUAL PAY

WASHINTON.-In a deci-
sion handed down Monday, Oct.
%, the United States Supreme
Court refused TO review us.
Circuit Court of Appeals deci-
sion upholding the right of Ne
gro teachers in Virginia to re-
ceive salaries equal to those of
white teachers doing the same
work.
The decision was rendered in
connection with a case involv-
ing Melvin Aston, Norfolk, Va,
school principal who seeks to
force the Norfolk school board
to pay him arI all other Negro
teachers a salary equal to that
Continued on Page ~
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fell below that mark
Lucian Fry, successful candi
date for Sheriff, led the county,
candidates, being credited with
24,414, while Thornton Berry,
for Prosecuting Attorney, press
ed him closely ,,!,p.
d. Boone Dawson proved high
man on the Republican ticket
with 14805 votes in his unsuc-
cesful race for governor. That
was about 1900 more mere than
Willkie received.
The Democratic average ma
jority was a little more than ten
thousand.
The Republicans carried only
Ia of the county's II precincts,
and divided honors with the
Democrats in one, Upland in
Elkhorn district.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08
LONGER NIGHTS INCREASE
HIGHWAY HAZARDS

CHARLESTON w. Va.-Mc-
florists and pedestrians alike
weer warned by state troopers
today Of increase highway hal-
ards with the coming Of longer
nights and a warning "SIow
Down With Shutdown was re-
newed ........
With December the month with
the longest nights, only a little
while off, motorists were told
to be particularly cautious Even
dusk now includes the rush
hour, peak time for traffic.
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/, thanked al lwho supported him.
II know" he declared, "that
they will continue, as | shall, to
work for unity of our people, in
the completion of our defense
effrt, in sending Britain aid and
in insistence upon removal of
antagonisms in America-All
to the end that the government
of free men may continue and
may spread upon the earth"
Sitting in a stiff backed hotel
chair at a press conference later,
Willkie told reporters he ex-
pected to issue a statement in a
few days on what part he be-
ieved that the Republican party
should play In national affairs
during the coming years, and
what part ne wanted for him
self within The party.
Il want to say I am feeling
fine" he continued, and + ac-
cept the election with complete
good will. I am proud to have
led the crusade as l did. and
believe completely, ana if any
thing, more deeply, in it than |
ever did before.
Il believe the ultimate adop-
ton of the principles l advocat
ed is indispensable for the con-
tinuance of this free way Of
life"
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08
AUTUMN TEA TO BE
GIVEN NEXT SUNDAY

An Autumn Tea will be given
by the NJ. f. Workeds Club Sun
day, November 10, 1910, 300
until 600 at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. p. H Jenkins, of
288 Court Street, WEIGH, at
which a silver Offering will be
lifted e.
OaraM ia Travis is President
of the Club, Fannie Williams
Secretary, Mrs Anna Capehart,
Vice-President; Eva Williams
the Financial Secretary, and
Mrs. Lillian King the Treasurer.
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and nine Republicans have been
eected, which - against the
trend-gave the Republicans n
net gain of two. SiXteen Demo-
| Gratis and thirteen Republicans
were elected to gubernatorial
posts, with the Democrats GUST
. ing four Republicans AMI the
| Republicans capturing 4 seats
from the Democrats.
The national capital mean
while was busy preparing IL
roaring welcome for the Presi-
dent when he returns to WASH
ington. The Washington Post
| started the idea with front
page editorial in the edition an
nourcing his reelection and it
was readily picked up by city
officials and others. The District
Of Columbia, National Guard
was orderea %ont to participates;
Troops will line Pennsylvania
avenue from the White ouse to
the railroad station, and some
government employees will be
given time off to take part.
Willkie, defeated after most
turbulent campaign which gain
ed him stature as a determined
unquittirg political fighter, con-
coded Roosevelt's victory hours
after most of his supporters had
given up. He sent the president
telegram this morning express
ing his congratulations, gratifi-
cation that so many had voted,
and wishing him "all personal
health and happiness"
Then he went on the radio
with brief address, accepting
the result with q complete
good will and said:
81 extend my thanks to the
thousands who SO jealousy work
ed for my election in various
organizations and supported me
personally.
81 know that they will continua
as ! shall, to work for the unity
of our peope in the completion
Of our defense effort, in sendir1
aid to Britain and in insistencc
upOT removal of antagOnisms
i'm America-all to the end that
government of free men may
continue and may spread again
upon the earth"
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08
ARD
TO NORTHFORKER

Berrice Redman, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Redman, we'll
known residents of Northfork,
has just received check from
DIR. Kendall Emerson, of New
York, managing director of the
National tuberculosis Associa-
ton, as an honorable mention
award in the 1910 high school
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08

such as orations, extemporane-
Gus speeches, dramatic read
ings, poetry interpretations, plays,
poster slogans and essays.
Among these was the first
prize won in 1888 by Miss Odes-
sa Redman in the national finals
of another contest sponsored by
the National tuberculosis Assn.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08

- JF b.hC = -E~, u. e.
obedience and performance
than millions Of children are
trained.
The circus reveals it that the
training Of humankind is rather
perfunctory than real from God
view, as may be revealed in the
circus in their trained beats and
birds. and reptiles
Here is an observation which
/ would love to see made: that
beasts and birds and actors, even
snakes ard fleas, are taught TO
a higher degre of obedience
than are many church members.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08
COP Leader
Wants Unity
WILLKIE SENDS CCNGRATU LATIONS OF VICTORY TO
PRESIDENT LONG BEFORE FINAL COUNT is IN

COP Candidate has No Plans Be-
yond A Two or Three Weeks
Vacation. Is Gratified that So
Many Cast Votes
(from Bluefeld Telegraph)
NEW YORK.-Almost in the
same breath that he conceded
President Roosevelt's reelection
Wendell l.. Willkie appealed to-
day for national unity and call
ed ultimate adoption of his cam
paign principles indispensable
for the continuance of this free
way of life.
The Republican candidate, de-
claring he had no plans beyond
a two or three weeks vacation,
said he ended this campaign as
he had entered in, with no ill
will nor bitterness towards any
one.
. ss-..- c,------y. -.-.,- ,--
Rested after six hours of
sleep, Willkie started the day
by drafting a congratulatory
message (telegram) to the Presi
dent.
Il know We are both gratifi-
ed that so many American citi-
zens participated in the cleo
tion," it said. 81 wish you al
personal health and happiness.
Then in a radio talk he
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08

National Unity Is Goal Set For
Both Winners and Losers of
Election; State Contests Most
ly Show A Strong Democratic
Trend
(frOm Blueficld Telegraph)
A will toward national unity
manifested itself Wednesday
after the turbulent and bitter
campaign which resulted il.
Pres. Roosevelt's election tc
serve tradition-smashing Bird
term az the nations chief exc
.utive. :. ..
1t was evident in the editorials
Of newspapers which had sup
ported Wendell L. Willkie, the
defeated Republican nominee, ir
the statements of many of the
,ountry's leading men, in the
1sual-exchange sfsmessages. be;
.ween victor and vanquished and
in a radio address mae by Will
'tie early in the day.
Mr.. Roosevelt, the winner and
still The Champ, was in by an
other sweep of the elecorial col.
Iege. Nine states remained in
the Willkie column. The presi-
dent was credited with tenta-
lively 468 of 531 electoral votes,
with the issue settled in all but
a few states. The popular vote
with many ballots yet to be add
ed to both sides was much clos
er, it stood at %, 6694,747 for
Roosevelt and 21,427,832 for
Willkie. ......
Republican leaders drew much
qualification from the fact thai
the presidents popular plurality
was running far below his ten
million margin Of 1886. In this
a number Of them including Sen.
Charles l.. McNary, the RepuD-
Iican vice presidential nominee,
saw portents of a Republican
victory in 1914. The statistics
indicated that the party's popul-
lar vote this year would be the
largest in its history
But the broad geographical.
victory sweep Of the president 5
victory carried with it a Demo
cratic gain of a dozen or so
seats in the House. OF 35 senate
Bcats at stake, 81 Democrats
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08

Barnum ard Bailey, Ringing
Brothers, greatest show on the
earth was in Greensboro on
October 10Th. AS a minister /
would love to know that the
people know that Barnum and
Bailey, Ringing Bros circus is
much of revocation on how
children could be trained. 1t is
a tragedy when we take into
consideration the fact that Bar
mum and Bailey, Ringing Bros,
train birds, srakes wild beasts
and birds to higher state of
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08

Popular Vote
Maj Ority Small

WII.LKIE CUTS POPULAR VOTE OF DEMOCRATIC OPPON-
ENT TO 1000, 900; GAIN Is GRATIFYING TO COP.
BROAD SWEEP OF VICTORY GIVES DENIS
MANY NEW co NGRESS SEATS
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08
Along Elm Street

GREENSBORO, N. C..
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08

FROM CHE BILLION
COAL FIELD IN THE
GEOGRAPHICAL CEN
TER OF INDUSTRY
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-08

A NEWSPAPER
PEOPLE READ AND
OFFICIAL REPUBLI-
CAN ORGAN OF
MCDOWELL COUNTY
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WAR DRUMS

Continued from Page 4)
New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennes-
see and the District of Columbia have
active Federalized and Reserve units
Illinois and New York have
fully Colored differed and equipped
regiments; Massachusetts, Ohio and
the District of Columbia have batal-
lions; Maryland and Tennessee, sep
arate companies. New Jerseys quota
is not yet federated according to last
reports. Pennsylvania and California
have paper National Guard organiza-
tons; the latter contemplates forming
an artillery unit.
The estimated strength including the
Reserve Corps of Colored civilian sold
iers according to present tables, is
$500 men. There is a Colored Brig
adler General on the retired list, 2
active Colonies, 5 retired Colonies, 4
Lieutenant Colonies, active and re-
tired. There are also 25 Majors, active
and retired all eligible for service
There are scores of Colored field Of
fcers ranking as Captains and Lieu
tenants whose training would elevate
them to higher rank, if called to the
colors. One can count on the fingers
of the hand the Colored officer per-
sonnet in the regular army. Col Ben
jamin O. Davis and his son, Lieut.. B.
%. Davis, Jr., also a few chaplains
completing the list. Col. West Hamil-
ton, of Washington, D. c., is the lead
ing active Reserve Colored officer that
would probably receive an assignment
should war be declared.
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BROTHERHOOD AT RESTHAVEN
Continued from Page II

After the minutes were read, usual for
malities of the brotherhood were dis
pensed with in order to start the days
program, which included an ilIuminat-
ing address by W. A. Cushman, execu-
tive secretary of social welfare agen-
cies in Boston
The speaker was asked many cues
tons on his activities of dispensing
public welfare, when he wished his
address. He stated that administration
of welfare and relief throughout the
nation would be indefinite Also the
different government agencies must
create and maintain welfare methods
without any danger of drastic curtail-
ment or there would be a complete
breakdown of needs which would be-
come greater and more complex.
Joseph Houston's poetic effusion
preceding presentation of the brother
hoods gift to Brother Bradford, was
amusing which revealed the organiza-
TONS affection aud esteem for a man
who regards past association with his
brothers one of the sacred duties of a
long and useful life. Rev. S. L. LAWS
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-05-18
HARTFORD

HARTFORD, Conn, Nav IA
Special Mothers Day services were well
attended at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Sun
In the absence of the pastor who is
attending the General Conference at
Detroit, Rev. J. c. Ladder, assisted by
Rev. Jas. McIver, conducted the ser
vices. Rev. LaidlOr at II o'clock. spoke
Luke 1910. 4 young ladies came for
1910. Four young ladies came for
ward and joined the church The
Junior Glass, One. Rev. W. K. Hopes,
Teacher took the banner again at Sun
day School with the largest amount,
with keen competition from Adult
classes One, and Two, George David
and E. W. Wells, teachers, respectively.
Supt. Wells announced the coming of
the Conference Supt., Mrs. Lealo
Smith, on her official visit May 10. Mrs.
Jullus Alexander, Mrs. F. M. Stinson
and Mrs. 0. Travis again put over
fine program at the ACE. League
The Senior Choir under the direction
OF Robt Wells sang effectively all day.
A special solo was rendered by Robt.
Wells "That Wonderful Mother of
Mine" by Hoger.- Mrs. Lottie McCul-
Tough with her daughter Juanita of
Brooklyn, N. Y. was visiting her
mother Mrs. Edwards of Kennedy St.,
and her aunt, Mrs. Stokes of 100 Wind
sor st. They were also among the
visitors at Bethel last Sunday. Also
Mrs. Alma Gay, Mrs. Alberta Dyson,
and Mrs Marie James, all of Hartford,
worshipped at Bethel on Mothers
Day.-Mrs. W. K. Hopes and Daugh-
ter Nancy left last week end to visit
the General Conference at Detroit
Dr. W, M. Wells, and wife of Orlando.
Fla, arrived in Hartford Sunday from
Detroit where he was a delegate to the
General Conference. They are visit
ing relatives on Kennedy and Pavilion
SITS, and will visit other relatives in New
York City and Philadelphia. DR..
Wells is planning to be back in his
office in Orlando, Monday, May 20. DR..
Wells has represented the lay delegate
from Fla. for the Bird consecutive time.
Sunday, May 10 will be Dollar Rally
Day at Bethel.-AIr. H. C. Tyson of
50 Bedford st. is spending two weeks
vacation in New York City with his
daughter, Ida.
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der the supervision of Kid Griffen,
formerly of the Cotton Club and Du
mas Redmond.
THANKS CHARLIE
l always read your interesting and
informative column under the caption,
Harlem, race Capital of the Nation.
Your description of the architecture of
of the pajama clad beauties of Harlem
appeals to those of us who live in the
"sticks" J.. Your friend, Charles E.
Hall, GIT You Street, Washington, D.
&c.
A SLANT AT A GLANCE
Congratulations to our own DR.. D.
Ward Nichols, of Harlem, along with
others elevated to the Bishopric of the
A.M.E. Church at the General Confer
ence session in Detroit NV Eldest
sister, Mrs. La Ursa Snelson- Hedrick,
OF Chicago was secretary to Bishop
Gregg, and served likewise to the
Council of Bishops :. Many Harlem
ties attended the Conference, includ-
ing Mrs. Marguerite Jerome, and Mrs.
Mayme Lawrence, who afterwards
visited in Pittsburgh and Washington
enroute home.
The Cotton Club Parade, which is
set in the Dixie of the honeysuckle
era, is the talk of Broadway . . with
its summary finery and mellow music
OF Andy Kirk Buck & Bubbles,
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Anise & Aland,
Tip, Tap & Toe, and there are no pref
tier or finer dancing girls any place IT,.
Noble Sissle, and his orchestra con-
tinue with great success at the Dia-
mond Horseshoe, Hotel Paramount
Alberta Hunter, International soloist
returned to the NBC airwaves Sun
day, and we hope she gets the break
she deserves hereafter Sammy
Kaye at the Savoy ballroom Sunday,
with his Swing and Sway.
The Southernaires Quartet has Just
completed an album of spirituals for
Decca, including Swing Low Sweet
Chariot, Go Down Moses, Nobody
Knows de Trouble I See, Steal Away
and others.