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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01

Sergeant George A, Beck of the Marine Recruiting
Station here to the Towers rescue today young
fellow wrote in and wanted to know if the Marines are
called Leathernecks because Of the suntannng effects OF
the rays of Old SOL The lkeabe sergeant told me the
sea soldiers were given their nickname for entirely
different reason He said that stiff leather collars or
stocks made them hold their heads erect In the
approved military manner. These stocks were about
three inches in height and went around the neck to be
fastened by strap and buckle at the back For more
than eighty years the stocks issued to the marines
as part of their uniforms and it wasn't necessary to
tell members of the Corps to keep their chins up in
those days. AS long they wearing the stocks,
they could not lower their chins Old records OF the
Marine Corps show that they part of the uniform
as early 1798 and that they continued to be worn
until about 1880; when they were abandoned. The
marines were not sorry to see them disappear From all
reports the stocks stiff and uncomfortable and it
was difficult to aim shoot rifle while wearing one.
But the soubriquet is still popular with the u S. Marines
and even their magazine is called The Leatherneck.
Thanks, Sarge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
new WILLKIE UNIT
ORGANIZED HERE
"Prairie Fire" Club Plans
Spectacular Drive for
Members, Votes

A Waterbury unit Of the Willkie
prairie Fire. organization was
formed at a dinner meeting at the
Y. M. c. A. last night, and plans
were made for whirlwind last
minute drive for votes for the Re-
publican ticket About $50 factory
officials, foremen and workers were
present.
Each man present was asked to
get 10 votes for Willkie before Tues
day.
The meeting was opened by John
Brodie, representing the Independ-
ent Willkie club, who turned 1t over
to Attorney Lucius Robinson Of
Hartford head of the Willkie Or
carnations in the state.
Lieut. Gov. James l.. McConaughy,
the principal speaker, charged that
the New Deal administration has
sent the nation far down the road
to bankruptcy" The election of
Wendell Willkie is needed to place
the country on a sound fiscal basis,
he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
EN- EN-

From six-gun to state artists Tex Moore IS inc
official cowboy artist" of the state OF IeHaS ouC o
sx-gun with the best of them down in country where
the ability to draw and shoot rapidly was almost family
heritage Tex also has scar on his head caused
bv bullet from Yaqu Indians gun ana
has slug in his body from horse rusters rfle,
Moore lived most of his life in west Texas ana hVed
hard outdoors life But he had the soul OF an artlSt
and eventually poured out of him in his ability TO put
en- canvas the exciting life he had passed through Hs
first picture that of cowboy trapped by ms iaen
and ever since then been able to do just as well with
many more paintings all of them characterized by the
vieor and color of the brush of this cowboy artist to
which title he into possession by legislative act
on April Is, 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01

Editor, Tall Tower Topics wish to call your
attention to an incident which happened on a local
street the other day two involved in
a minor accident where the damage couldn't have
amounted to more than few dollars at the most. The
cars, driven by unemployed youth, the other by
a chauffeur for local manufacturer, colided. The
manufacturer who happened to be with his hired hand
at the time insisted on being reimbursed for the damage
to his car. The YOUTH to whom few dollars meant
small fortune drove to garageman he knew who would
be willing to wait until the lad obtained job before
being paid for his work. What is this leading up to-?
When the city fathers are patting themselves on the
back for having kind generous, and willing benefacors
In this city, please remember the just related where
manufacturer to whom few dollars here and there is
like throwing pennies away too tight to help boy
in need Sincerely yours, Passerby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01

Construction of oil pipe lines in
Argentina is being considered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01

Frank MaIaSko who with his brother, owns the
Connecticut Yankee Grill West 5Oth Street in New
York CITY middle aisled-it with Elsie NJ. TheOdhor OF
Moo Yawk one year ago today. frankie is a former
resident of the South End. Joan and Jackie Alseph
of Robbins Street used plenty of foot save all TINS week
after visit to the Worlds Fair last Sunday with their
MON and pop . Francis McFarlin of North Main
Street is spruced up like AdoIph Menjou OF Hollywood
fame these days. His sartorical accessories are
Homburg hat sorrel and the latest styled shirt
With prosperity lining his pockets let's hope he's saw
ing some of these hard sawbucks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01

Peter Rewak, bubbling IdylwoOd Avenuer, and his
lovely wife held christening for their daughter Son
dra, recently and Immediately following the ceremony
held party in her honor Pete came to Waterbury
from Terryville about year ago and is going great
guns with local insurance company. He's very pOpu-
lar with the Russian boys and whenever he barges into
one of their functions things begin to stir If Petes
yOungser inherts any of the infectious personality
of her dad nom she's bound to make niche for
herself in the social whrl of the Brass City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
REVENUE OFFICE
TO Get new men
Both to Help Collect Ma
tiOnal Defense and Other
Taxes Locally

The Waterbury branch OF the De-
partment of Internal Revenue will
have the services of two new men
beginning early next week, it was
learned today. The men will be put
on to help in the task of collecting
national defense and other taxes.
Names of the appointees and their
residences could not be learned to-
day. They will also be used to as
sist in the collection Of those taxes
which because Of the heavy job of
social security and income collec-
tions, were allowed to slide in the
past year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01

be raised II the Soviet Union refused
to accept Mrs. Browder. She could
not be deported under such circum-
stances unless another country Of
her own choice would accept her, In
such q case she probably would BIZ
released under bond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
SAILORS KNOT
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Tell me sailor, tell me true,
What's in sailing outside of the view?
Are you keen on starboards and keeS,
Screw and pistons and wheels?
DO you covet nook in the navy,
Grub of sorts, but no gravy?
Do you crave to rise with the bell,
Learn to below and to yell
Orders from bow to stern
And naval tactics learn?
Tell me sailor, tell me true,
DO you fancy sailing the blue?
Learning how to spike your guns,
Figuring capacity in terms Of tons,
Getting clear as to sailors knots,
And impervious to great gun shots?
DO you think you'll like the navy,
Starting in as a sort of slaVey?
Tell me sailor, tell me true,
what's in the navy outside of the view?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
GIVE US MEN.

Oh where the of yesterday
Simply fashioned of sturdier clay
With tongues OF flame and arms OF might
With courage TO dare and with ygor to fight
For the land that 10 Freedom Freedom gave BIRTH
For the flag. for the home,
For our all upon earth.
Oh, God, give US men with loyal hearts.
With will 10 repe eonsprators darts
From without from within, barb and shell
And the poisonous "lsms' sprung out Of deep he'll
And Infamous treason from iroacherous pen
Against our flag against homes
Oh God give men
DANIEL Is. sTRALEY
1858 Drexel Avenue
Chicago, Illinois,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-01
MANTz HANDLES PLANES

Paul Mantz, veteran Hollywood
stunt pilot, has been signed by Ar
thur Hornblow, Jr., producer Of Il
Wanted Wings" to handle all planes
In the Paramount picture which
star Ray Milland, William Holden
and Wayne Morris. Mantz uses two
Lockheeds and Boeing P-12 in the
trick scenes. Working with him, in
addition to ground crew, are Max
Conant, famous racing pilot, and
Earl (Chubby) Gordon, long in Hol-
lywood exhibition flights.
Evening star., 1940-03-07

tural values are In eclipse in 50
many parts Of the world, there Is
special reason for Strengthening
them In our hemisphere. Music, q
universal medium Of expression, can
perform q very particular role, be.
cause 1t transcends the barrier OF
language. which has retarded In
many fields the fullest enjoyment
Of the. cultural achievements Of the
Americas.
wish You Full Success"
President Roosevelt in his procla-
nation of January 80, 1910, has
proclaimed 1910 to be travel America
year. during which our peoples may
be drawn ever more closely together
In sympathy and understanding. I
hope that the orchestral tour which
you contemplate may contribute to
that objective, in which all of us are
so keenly interested, and wish you
full success"
N. Y. A. Administrator Williams
expressed his appreciation "of the
opportunities you have given the Ma
tional Youth Administration to CO.
operate with you in providing a new
avenue of employment for talented
young musicians in a new private
enterprise which should do much
to develop spirit of good will and
understanding among the Americas" /"
Mr.. Rowe said he believed the
tour will have "far-reaching influ-
ence IN making the people of Latin
America better acquainted with
some of the finer things that are
being accomplished in the United
States"
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Plans Are Mapped
For Youth Orchestra
To Tour Americas
FinoI Additions Set for
Group to Be Directed by
Leopold Stokowski

Preliminary plans now have been
completed for the Latin American
tour OF an "All American Youth
Orchestra" under the direction Of
Leopold Stokowski, according to an
announcement yesterday.
Final additions to select members
Of the orchestra will begin March 20
in Philadelphia and end May 30 In
New York City. The first concert
has been scheduled for July 4 in
Washington, after which the youth
orchestra will embark from New
York for Havana, first stop on the
tour.
Present plans call for a total Of
% concerts. In addition to the in
augural concert, two will be given
in Havana, one in Curacao, two in
Caracas, four in Rio de Janeiro,
four in Sac Paulo, four in Monte
video, four in Buenos Aires, one in
Rosario, one in Bahia, one in st.
Thomas, two in San Juan and one
in New York City.
AuultAOuS 11CTCs
Final additions for musicians here
will be held May %. Dates and
locations for other final hearings
follow: April /, Louisville, KY; April
2. Atlanta; April 4, Dallas, Tex;
April Z, Los Angeles; May 20, Seat
tie; May %, Denver; May %, Kansas
City, Mo-; May "a, St. Louis; May
Is. Minneapolis; May rs, Chicago;
May q, Cleveland; May 20, Boston.
Also made public yesterday were
letters to Conductor Stokowski from
Secretary of State Hull, Aubrey Will
liams, administrator of the National
Youth Administration, and DR.. L. S.
Rowe, director general of the Pam
American Union.
The letter from Secretary Hull
said in part:
I'm these tragic days, when cul-
Evening star., 1940-03-07
WJSv Goes on Air
For First Time as
5O,000.WaH Station
Celebration Program
Set Tonight; Advertising
Club Sees Trunsmitter

The maze of wiring, switches and
tubes that make up WJSV's new
50,000-watt transmitter was ex-
planned yesterday to 80 members Of
the Advertising Club Of Washington
as engineers made final tests to "go
on the air" with the superpowered
voice today.
At 6:15 am. today the voice Of Lee
Vickers gave setting-up exercises in
wider area than covered by the
Columbia Broadcasting System sta
ton heretofore. Tonight from 1918
to II o'clock the station will broad
cast a celebration program with
many stars now appearing in local
theaters.
Speaking for the Advertising
Club yesterday, President Alvin @.
Ehrlich told Station Manager A. D.
Willard, jr.:
1.-THE advertising profession can
really point with pride to this de-
velopment in the Nations Capital
and to- William s. Paley, dynamic
president of the Columbia Broad
casting System.
Men of vision and good Judgment
crawl before they run. They get
further that way. They also attach
themselves to worthwhile person.
alities. They do not make the mis-
take Of trying to do it all themselves.
Mr.. Paley made good selection in
Harry c.. Butcher as his Washing
ton representative, now vice pres
ident and Washington representa-
tive of the system. He engaged
A. D. Willard, jr, as announcer. He
was ideal. So he made him general
manager Of WJSV.
They have borne abundant fruit
in these eight years and their ca
pacity is such that we expect even
more as radio goes marching on in
the years to come"
At / o'clock last night the 10000
watt transmitter of WJSV in near
by Virginia was silenced perma-
nently and in the early hours before
6 am. a crew of engineers, who have
been laboring over designs and con-
struction of the new Wheaton, Md,
plant for three years, sped to many
localities, checking with their auto
mobile radios and meters the power
of the new transmitter.
On tonight's program of celebra-
ton will be Jane Froman, Prof.
Quiz and a review now appearing at
the Earle Theater.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Cherry Blossom,
Fete Is Planned
For Kenwood
Miss Ann Hoener Is
Named Festival Queen;
Committees Chosen

Plans for a cherry blossom festi-
val in Kenwood, Nd, were going
forward today following meeting
of Montgomery. County real estate
developers and the Bethesda Cham
ber Of Commerce in Bethesda yester-
day.
The business and civic leaders at
a luncheon gathering at the Colum-
bia Bakery set up committees to
handle the details and selected Miss
Ann Hagner queen of the festival.
She is the daughter of former Mont
gomery County Commissioner Rob-
ert D. Hagner.
The festival will be held the week
following the cherry blossom cele-
bration in Washington. A pageant
will be held on Saturday after
noon-tentatively planned for either
April 6 or 13, depending on Wash
ington's, festival.
Sponsors of the affair pointed out
that more than 1000 cherry trees
are located in Kenwood; double lines
having been planted on every street
in the community about IL years
ago by a development firm. The
Chamber of Commerce planted
about 200 trees on Wisconsin avenue
in Bethesda.
The celebration is to be known as
the Bethesda Cherry Blossom Festi-
val, and sponsors hope to make it
an annual affair. Miss Hagner will
select other members of her court
to serve with her at the pageant.
G. Wady Imirie was named gen.
eral chairman of the festival, and
President of the Montgomery Coun-
ty Board of Commissioners Thomas
E. Hampton was appointed honor
| ary chairman. Other committee
chairmen selected were William
Breckt, finance; D. C. Simmons,
traffic; Philip Schaefer, pageant;
Henry ]. Hiser, reception, and John
l.. Imirie, publicity.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Californian Ends Life
After Killing Woman
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, March LEO
1gnoff, IS, died shortly before mid
night from a bullet he fired into his
head yesterday after fatally wound
Ing Mrs. Vera Frederick, %, on a
downtown street.
Mrs. Frederick, an expectant
mother, was shot down before scores
OF home-going workers.
Police 1t. Mike Mitchell said
1gnoff walked up to Mrs. Frederick,
showed her citation for disturbing
the peace, mailed to Ignoff after
she had complained of his atten-
tions. In the other hand he held
pistol.
Mrs. Frederick lodged into an
office building as Ignoff began firing
1t. Mitchell related, but was trapped
in hallway. She died with bullet
in her back and two in her head.
Ignoff then shot himself.
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Hen Does Her Bit

A Rhode Island hen belonging
to Mrs. r. E. Marshall of Bram-
borough. England, is doing her best
to increase production. She has just
laid an egg nearly 4 inches long
and weighing So ounces. The
standard egg in Britain now is Ia
ounces. The hen previously laid
eggs weighing 3 ounces and 3A
ounces,
Evening star., 1940-03-07
Crisper, tostier fried foods
the spry way and 50 digestib|e

"AN' DO you know why?
"A Because Spry's pu,e,," j."
says Aunt Jenny. "Notice its
gleamin' whiteness. Spry looks
purer an it isl Stays fresh
longer, too, an creams so easily.
Only Spry gives all these three
extra advantages. An will they
make a difference in the way
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-25
Slump Expected
In Farm Income

Washington, Sept. 25.-(AP)-
The agriculture department said
today farmers cash income prob
ably would not run ahead Of last
years for the rest of this year, as it
had in the eight months through
August.
In announcing that 1910 receipts,
including government payments,
approXimated S5,270,000,000 so far
and were eight per cent higher than
year earlier, the department said
income during the last four mouths
was not expected to be any larger
and might be smaller than in the
same period of 1889.
The department said the trend OF
income during the rest Of the year
would he influenced to some extent
by the movement of feeder cattle
and lambs into feed lots rather than
marketing them.
Farm marketing receipts in AL
gust were reported tentatively at
S738,OOOO00 against revised figure
of S7O9.000.000 in July and S717,-
100000 in August, 1899.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-25
OTHERS VIEWS
QUESTIONABLE.

QOES11ONNAlhE.
TO the Editor:
Who brought on the last World
War?
Germans.
Wnu S;lIk the Lusitania without
warning, causing 1883 persons to
drown?
Germans.
Who caused the Black Tom eXplo-
sion?
Germans.
Who brought on the present World
War?
Germans.
Who kidnapped the Lindbergh
baby and murdered it?
A German.
Who kidnapped the Count and
Countess de Tristan baby 4 few days
ago?
a German.
Who sank without warning Il
refugee ship last week without warn
ing. numbering IS little children?
NcrmanS.
Who is trying 10 undermine the
United States?
Germans.
Who IS the candidate for president
on the Republican ticket?
A man whose toretatherS as Iar
back us he can trace were Germans,
also his father
Who's going to vote for him?
Some Republicans, a few dlsgrun-
tied, Self-Styled Democrats and all
the Germans in this country.
What would happen ii this man
was elected?
Hitler would be we'll pleased; once
a German always German.
Who is going TO be elected?
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Would you in times like this vote
for German?
| hope not.
S. r. CHAVASSE.
Henderson, Sept. "a, 1910.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-25
A TRIBUTE.

In the passing Of Martha Leah
Perry Rose. the Woman's Tuesday
club has suffered a loss of one of its
most loyal and devoted members.
Becoming q member in the early
days Of the organization of the club
she had through many years given
freely of her interest and brilliant
intellect, as well as her charming
personality, in rich service to the
work OF the club. contributing in a
large measure to its development and
success.
She was one of those rare in
dIViduals who considered her club
work and association with its men,
6erS OF greatest importance in her
social life, and it can be truly said
that she gave it first place.
Enshrlned as she is in the hearts
OF each of us, not only as a member
put as very dear personal friend.
her absence from our gatherings will
be keenly felt, and we shall treasure
IN our memory of her only that which
Is good and beautiful, all Of which
she so richly deserved
Our thoughts are often with those
VINO were nearest and dearest to her
her family-Whose loss we realize
ana share, and to them we wish to
express our loyalty and devotion to
one whose place cannot be filled in
elmer our records or in our hearts.
WOMAN'S TUESDAY CLUB.
By:
Mrs. jamie Hall Perry
Mrs. Ella P. Wad9il,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-25
PITTARD HEADS
OXFORD KIWANlS

Oxford. Sept. 25-John Ed Pit
tard was elected president OF the
Oxford Kiwanis Club for 1871 at
the regular election last night at
the weekly meeting in the commu-
nitv house. Also elected were RuN
Currin. vice president; Marshall
pinniy treasurer; A. H. A. Will
liams Thomas Roystcr. d. *.
walker J. P. Harris. Robert Ray,
Ed Coble and DR.. R. W. Taylor the
board OF directors.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-25
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as execute "i
the estate of Belle Vaughn PcTdur'
deceased, late of Vance County;
North Carolina. this is 10 notify al
persons having claims against the rs-
tate of said deceased TO exhibit thcM
to the undersigned at Raleigh, Nor"
Carolina, on or before the 3th. d"E
of September, l94l. or this notice VIII
be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted 10 the Said g.
tate will please make Immediate pa!
ment.
This the Bird. day Of Scp'cmo'"
1910. ~
F. A. PERDuE,
Executor. City. Market,
Raleigh, n. I.
4-l1-18-25-2-9
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-25
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina!
BY FRED H. MAY

|. When was q one-term limit
placed on North Carolina COVER
nOrS?
?. Why were the mile posts on the
Fayetteville and Western Plank Road
engraved instead of painted?
; Why did Congressman Connor
retire At the age of 10 after ten terms
in congress?
/. Who was Montgomery county
named for when it was founded IN
1918?
;. What did Carpetbag Congress-
man Deweese call the constitutional
convention Of 1863?
6. On what condition did North
Carolina agree to equal representa-
ton of all states IN the United States
senate?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-25
ANSWERS.

1t was adopted as pfONlSlOll
of the constitution of 1868. The llrSt
constitution adopted in 1875 provided
a one-year term. and allowed reelec-
ton to two additional terms within a
seven year period. The 1885 consti-
tuition changed the plan TO a two
year term and allowed reelection to
one additional term.
2. The engraved mile posts were
used so night travellers could feel the
numerals.
3. Congressman Conner retired
from public life to devote his time
to his farm near Beattie Ford. He
accepted election to the state senate
in l848 and 1850, however, He died
at his Lincoln county home in 1866
and was buried at Sherill's Ford in
CataWba county.
T. Major General Richard Mont
gomery, a Revolutionary War hero
who was born in Ireland in 1886.
He first came to America in 1857 as
a petty officer in the British Army.
He won distinction and promotion
during the war against the French
and Indians. Returning to England
he sold his army commission and
came back to America in 1772 He
Immediately became active in public
affairs in New York, and was d
leader in Revolutionary War pre-
parations. Congress commissioned
him d brigadier general second in
command of American forces in the
campaign against the British in
Canada. Later he was in full COM
mand. On December 81, ITS, while
leading his men in an attack on
Quebec, he was instantly killed in
the first volley fired by the enemy.
At his fall his troops became panic
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-25
WRECK INJURIES
FATAL TO YOUTH

Durham. Sept 25.-(AP)-JameS
F. StroWd, 2G-year-old junior at the
University of North Carolina, died
in a local hospital Monday after
noon at $50 o'clock Of injuries suf-
fered Sunday night in an automo-
bile collision on highway 70 near
the Durham Wake county line.
StroWd. who was in party Of Car
DINA students returning to the CAM
puS. received d severe brain in
jury and his condition had been re-
garded as extremely critical from
the first
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-25

stricken and retreated before an
other volley was fired.
5. Congressman DeWccSe called
the convention THAT a$ScnDla2e OF
corrupt and doubtful representa-
lives"
6. Dr.. Hugh Williamson and other
North Carolina delegates To the con-
,ti.ution convention, Philadelphia in
1887. held out tor provision that
all tax bills, or bills where money
was involved should originate in the
house Of representatives.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-09-25
All keyed ads are strictly con-
fidential. Please do not call
the office for their identity.
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