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Milford chronicle., 1940-05-24
THE RULE OF MIGHT

For many years the wise men have
told US that the world should be ruI-
ed by peaceful negotiation and agree
ment. They talked of the parliament
of man, where representatives of all
nations should get together and de-
eide fairly all disputes. The League
of Nations was a sincere effort to
bring about that idea.
The fundamental difficulty with
this plan was that most of the na-
tions did not really believe in that
theory Most of the governments
Joined the League of Nations, but
when the League did things they did
not like. several powerful govern
ments severed their membership.
1t would seem that about the orIy
countries that really believed in the
peaceful principles of the League
were England and the United States.
The United States declined TO join
the League. because II did not feel
called on to settle the foolish quar-
rels of Europe. Most of the coun-
tries were determined to have their
own way. and if the League interfer-
red with them. they would have no
use for the League. No orgsniza-
tion. whether in private life or in
world affairs, can get anywhere If its
members have no more sincere at
tachment to its principles than that
So most of the people outside the
hemisphere have given up !
the idea that the worlds quarrels |
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-24
Possibilities of War

The American people shake witt
horror when they see the hell o
war in Europe, so futile and need
less. They ask uneasily what arC
the chances they will be drawn into
it.
There seem three possible develop
ments by which they might become
involved, as follows:
If England and France were in
danger of defeat, fear of Nazi VIC
tory might possibly induce them to
take hand as they did in 1917. In
view of the strong feeling against
American involvement, this is not
likely.
2-If the Germans win, it is con-
ceivable that they might become so
indignant at the aid given the allies
by the United States, that trusting in
American unpreparedness, they
might attack US. In view of the low
state of the German navy. and the
near impossibility of landing any
considerable force across the ocean |
in airplanes, this is still more un-
likely.
3-In case of a Nazi victory, the |
Germans might attempt to obtain
territory IN the West Indies or
South America. They might conceiv-
ably demand that England surrender
such possessions as Bermuda, the
bahama Islands. Jamaica. Trinidad,
etc. Or they might pick some quar-
rel with South American country,
and suddenly send an overseas ex-
pedition to occupy that land.
American sentiment believes so
intensely in keeping European pow
ers of this continent, that any such
move would be challenged by the
United States, and probably result in
war. 1t does not seem likely that
the Germans, even if victorious, will
make any such move. They have
shown no desire to pick a quarrel
with the United States, but if flush
ed with victory there is no telling
what they might do. Considering
that possibility. the United States
should expect to spend great sum
on improved defense.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-24
On Fame 5 Camp
Ground

Il has often been said OF the de-
ceased soldiers Of our wars that they
are sleeping in fame's eternal camp.
ing ground The nation has sci
epart its annual Memorial Day to
pay its tribute Of respect to all those
who died in any of its wars. The
bright and blossoming flowers placed
upon their last resting places carry
with them the hope that in whatever
form Of existence they may now be.
they are resting in peace and quiet
and satisfaction with their Iabors.
Fame's camping ground is differ
ent from the places where we linger
in this strange world of ours. Life
does not permit us to rest on any
camp ground more than a night. If
we think we are entitled to repose
from our labors, the harsh necessi-
ties of food and clothing and shelter
tell US to be up and doing. We have
to keep going until the call of life's
twilight comes and tells US we have
TO go slow. and leave the fevers of
activity to stronger hands.
In fame's camp ground there will
be rest for the weary. The men in
our wars who passed long hours of
watching amid scenes of carnage and
fear will lie down to sleep and un-
troubled dreams, secure Of what the
morrow will bring The screech of
cannon and the menacing grind of
planes overhead will never again
make their sleep intermittent or
One cannot imagine these former
living inactive in any camp
Of fame. They we're strong, vigor-
Jus, achieving men, who went out
m the world and did heroic things.
Wherever they may be, they will be
lsking what task life has for them
o perform. and they will be up and
loing in an effort to get it finished.
Loyalty is the one supreme watch
yord of the soldier. When the gov
rnment commands him to perform
certain deed. he does 1t without
question. He will carry that faith
ul spirit of obedience to the higher
aw into whatever camp ground des-
my takes him.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-24

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can be settled BY peaceful confer
ence and debate. and they have gone
back to the idea Of settling them BY
armed might. The present day be-
lieves that the world is ruled by
armed force. and that the only way
to get your rights is to fight for
them. AS the lighting costs many
times more than the rights are
worth. the world has slipped back
ward many years. It has gone back
to the period Of primitive savage
tribes, in which the tribe having the
most powerful fighters was the rul-
er. In due time the world will sec
what a mistake Il is making. and
drop such utter folly.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-24

THE ALERT PERSON in the bus
iness world does not worry a great
deal about his competitors. He is SO
busy trying to serve the public that
he does not have time to think about
what someone else is doing.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-24

WHEN YOU MAINTAIN a neat
and well kept and beautifed home.
you tell the world that you try to
do everything in a finished way.
which is a help to anyone in any
occupation.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-24

PEOPLE who don't take time to
read the newspaper advertising
should expect that their living costs
win be highsr than the average.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-24

IF YOU WANT to see your home
town go ahead. help give it a fcun-
dation for advance BY buying every
thing at home.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-24

All prices appearing b the above advsraersnt ssfiva x S
HliOrd Del A&P Food Store GroesFy sns Prsase rrI -
also effective at our Mllssn. Del stsra
Evening star., 1940-12-19

DUY AT THE STORE OF NATIONALLY KNOWN NERCt
Disc !. WHERE you HAVE A CHOICE OF EVERY OUTsTt
ING RADIO MAKE ON THE MARKET TODAY FROM AC
PLETE LINE OF PORTABLEs, TABLE-MODELS, BATTERY $
CONsQL LEs AND DRADlQ-PHQNQGRAPHs.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28
J. S. BALKANIZING MUST STOP
(From Washington Daily News)

VI TOM w dSUlllP Ddlly NEWS
We don't want to abolish state
lines. Any such proposal would be
neutrality-suspicious. all parts Of
the country.
But if the states keep on building
trade barriers at their borders they're
going to find people talking seriously
about that very thing. In choice
between prosperity and political sub
divisions, prosperity is apt to win the
most votes.
The Monopoly Committee heard
solemn warning this week about the
danger of interstate barriers. 1t was
told that they may be the first step
toward degeneration of the United
States into the sort of place Europe
has become. And the warning came
from the man who knows more about
this subject than anyone else, Dr. F.
Eugene Melder, Clark University econ
omist
He believes that if this country cuts
up its national market into segments,
with each segment trying to keep out
imports from others, the market for
mass-production goods will disappear,
the cost of production will rise, the
efficiency of industry will decline, and
the thing that happened in Central
Europe may happen here.
The states should do this job; yet
the business of extricating themselves
from the mess they've gotten into is
difficult one and they need help. For
this reason the suggestion of DR..
Frank Bane of the Council of State
Governments that permanent Feder
al committee be created to study the
problem and coordinate efforts to
solve it is an excellent one.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28
L.U. No. "A Meetings
Open Reguldr Time
Sebring Local Looking For
Larger Crowds; Start AT
Seven-ThirtY

Sebring, O.-Locai Union No. A
met in regular session with President
Bostwick presiding. The attendance
was fair, but with our meetings tax
ing up at their regular time, 7:3O,
there should be more present. They
complained before that they took up
too early, so let's see everyone out at
the next meeting.
The resolution committee met after
the regular meeting. If you have res
olutions get them in, or they may not
make the printed program.
Brother Leighton told us about the
Nash car which some lucky person will
take home from the Potters picnic.
Brother Les Locke reported on the
dance which all members and friends
are invited to attend. Tickets are on
sale in the shops, so do your bit to
help.
Work is slow in all three shops in
Sebring, but we hope it will pick up
soon. If not, well the weather will be
warm soon and we can go fishing.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28
Eleventh Ohio Sofety
Congress Is Scheduled

Columbus, Ohio. (OLNS). = The
Eleventh annual Safety Congress to
be conducted under the direction Of
the Ohio Division of Safety and Hy-
giene April 16, II and 18 promises to
be one Of the biggest and best ever
held according to Thomas P. Kearns,
Chief of the Division.
Exhibits held in connection with this
Congress will contain all of the latest
paraphernalia and devices for the pro-
motion of safety in industry and the
educational program will include many
prominent speakers. Ample oppor-
tunity will be given for discussion of
topics of interest to all those engaged
in industry as employers or employees.
Subject sessions are to be scheduled
dealing with such subjects as fire pre-
vention, in separate sections.
The annual banquet is to be held
Tuesday evening, April 16.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28

Mr.. o. R. Strackbein, Member Of
the Public Contracts Board, United
States Department Of Labor, will
complete the triumvirate Of judges
for the 4-Star Essay Contest con-
Quoted by the Union Label Trades
Department Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor.
From the standpoint Of an econ
omist and an educator, Mr.. Strack-
bein fully meets the requirements
of a well-qualified judge in an
essay contest. He was graduated
from the University of Texas and
later taught economics in Washing
ton and Lee University. 1t was in
this connection that he received
the distinction of being elected a
Fellow of the Royal Economic
Society, London.
After his experience in the edu-
cation field, he served as a repre-
sentative Of the Department of
Commerce in foreign countries,
and later he acted as a special
expert with the Cnited States Tar
iff Commission.
His familiarity with Labor
Union problems was gained in the
several years he served as econo-
mist for the Cigar Makers Inter-
national Union, the Tobacco Work
ers' international Union, and the
Boot and Shoe Workers Union.
AS Member Of the Public Con-
tracts Board, Mr.. Strackbein takes
part in the finding of minimum
wages which manufacturers who
supply the Government are re-
quired to pay under the provisions
of the Walsh-Healy Act. He is the
author of recently published book
entitled "The Prevailing Minimum
Wage Standard" which is devoted
to the Public Contracts Act.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28

Mr.. William Green, President Of
the American Federation Of Labor,
is one of the most able figures in
American life today.
Regardless of the fact that he
has many responsibilities as head
of the American Labor movement,
Mr.. Green has agreed to act as a
judge in the 4-Star Essay Contest.
Mr.. Green will serve together
with Edward Keating, the able
editor Of the worlds largest Labor
newspaper, and o. r. Strackbein,
recognized as one Of the Nations
leading economists. These three
leaders in their respective fields
have all the qualifications to make
excellent judges Of the 4-Star
Essays.
, Mr.. Green devotes considerable
time to the cause Of the Union
Label, Shop Card, and Service
Button. He always finds time to
deliver an address at important
Union Label gatherings. At the
annual convention Of the Union
Label Trades Department in Gin
cinnati, last year, he said:
"The American Federation of
Labor holds the Union Label
Trades Department in high regard
and in high esteem. We consider
it an important branch of the
American Federation of Labor. 1t
has become increasingly important
because, through the splendid work
which this Department Of the
American Federation Of Labor has
been doing, the public has become
Union Label minded. More and
more consumers have become con-
scious Of the value and the impor-
tance Of the Union Label, the Shop
Card, and the Service Button.
"When negotiating collective
bargaining agreements with manu-
facturers, the first thing they ask
about is the Union Label. They
insist that their representatives
arrange for them to use the Union
Label in the production of their
goods. That to me is most inter-
esting, most significant, and tre-
Mendously important"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28
Oil Company Files
BUG Refund Claims
Estimate $4,000 Persons In
Gasoline Business Will
Be Involved

Columbus, o. (OLNS).-Hearings to
determine the extent oil companies
operating in Ohio are liable for con-
tributions to the Ohio unemployment
compensation fund will be opened in
Columbus, April 1, by officials of the
Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Com
pensation, followed later by hearings
in Cleveland, Steubenville, Dayton and
Toledo.
The hearings are the result of pro-
test and claim for refund filed with
the Bureau by the Standard Oil Com
pany of Ohio, disclaiming responsible
ity for contributions to the unemploy-
ment compensation fund for distribu-
tors and several types of retail station
lessees and their employees.
Bureau officials estimate that 15,-
900 persons engaged in some form Of
the wholesale and retail gasoline
business are involved. The Company
has filed refund claims totaling $21,-
1880 for the years 1888 and 1889.
The Bureau will endeavor to estab-
lish responsibility for contributions to
tne unemployment compensation 1und
for the following:
Individuals operating under bulk
station agreements with the Com
pany; individuals operating as tank
truck distributors; dealers operating
under lease and suitcase agreements;
dealers operating under dealerrental
agreements, and dealers operating un-
der gasoline station contracts.
Bureau officials said that practical
ly all of the Sohio bulk and retail
gasoline stations are either owned by
the Standard Oil Company, or the
Company holds the ground under
lease. The stations are then subleased
to individuals or rented to them on a
monthly rental basis.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28
SERVE AS GUIDES OWN

Chicago.-Monterey, Calf, has de-
vised an unusual "self-conducted' city
tour for visitors which serves as a
traffic control and question-saver, the
American Municipal Association noted.
At the entrance to the Monterey city
hall, signs instruct the visitor to fol-
low the red lines on the streets for
points of interest. Painted red traf-
fc stripes down the middle of streets
lead to the historic spots in the city.
All the visitor has to do to make a
complete, guided tour, is follow the
lines and keep his eyes open.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28

Mr.. Edward Heating, Editor and
Manager of LABOR, the Official
Washington Weekly Newspaper of
the Standard Railroad Labor Or
ganizations, has consented to serve
with Mr.. William Green and Mr..
O. r. Strackbein as one Of the Off
cial judges of the 4-Star Essay
Contest conducted by the Union
Label Trades Department of the
American Federation Of Labor.
Mr.. Heating is we'll qualified to
act as judge Of essays on labor
subjects.
He was born into a trade union
family, and has been in close touch
with the movement all his life.
His early life was spent on news
papers in Denver, and for years
he was managing editor of the
Rocky Mountain Ne1Us, at that
time the outstanding Progressive
publication of the Middle West.
He left the NeaUs when he pur-
chased the Leader in Pueblo, Colo.
Mr.. Keating was elected to Con-
gress in 1912, and served for six
years. During all that time he
was member Of the Committee
on Labor of the House, and for the
last two years Of his service was
chairman of the "labor bloc" in
the House.
In 1916, Mr.. Keating secured the
passage of the first Federal Child
Labor Law, and a year later put
over the first Federal Minimum
Wage Law for women and children
Both laws were declared uncon-
stitutional by the Supreme Court
by a vote of sd. However, time
has vindicated-}rttfh measures. Two
years ago the Supreme Court re-
considered its position on the Mini
mum Wage Law, and that measure
is now in effect in the city of Wash
ington, where it has already mate
rally improved the wages of thou
sands of workers. The principle
of the Child Labor bill has been
incorporated in the Wage-Hour Act
and its constitutionality has been
sustained by the courts.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28
CHICKENS CAME HOME TO
ROOST

A railroad man was ready to make
his regular run. His wife instructed
him to get her some turkey eggs to
set.
In passing through a small town, a
dirty country lad approached the en-
gineer and asked him, Don't you
want some buzzard eggs?"
Seeking to play a jocks on his wife,
he gave the lad a nickel for them.
About month later he asked his wife,
"How are your turkeys getting
along?"
ooh, | decided it was getting too
late for turkeys SO | just put them
in your lunch pail"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28
MRS. GEORGE FORD

Mrs. George Ford, Ga, died at her
home in Meadowlands at 2 a. m. Mon
day, March 1S, after an illness of
year, the last four weeks of which
she has been confined to bed. Born in
Freeland, Pa, July 4, 1875, she had
spent the past 36 years in Meadow
lands. She was a member of the S.
D. of L. No. 203 of Washington.
Her husband, George Ford, died in
1885. The following children survive:
George of Freeland; Mrs. Jesse How
ard, Washington, Mrs. John Nelson,
Meadowlands; Kenneth Meadowlands;
Mrs. Bernard Moore, Swissvale; Will
liam, Meadowlands; Howard and AL
bert Lee, at home. A sister, Mrs. S.
A. Howard of Meadowlands, 13 grand
children, and four great grandchildren
also survive.
Funeral services were held Wednes-
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the
late home, in charge of the Rev. E. c..
Linn. Burial was in Oak Spring ceme-
terY,
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28
PERFECT SPECIMEN

"And at her request you gave up
drinking"
"Yes."
"And you stopped smoking, for the
same reason?"
81 did"
"And it was for her that you gave
up dancing, card parties and bill
iiards ?"
absolutely"
"Then why didn't you marry herr"
"Well, after all this reforming l
realized | could do better.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28
Urges Union Labor Legion Posts

President William Green Of the
American Federation of Labor is urg-
ing the formation of Union Labor
Posts of the American Legion. For
information as to formation of such
posts he suggests communicating with
Mr.. George c. Danfield, Chairman,
Labor Relations Committee, Chicago
Union Labor Post, 224S N. Kimball
Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28
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JOHN l.. MYERS

John l.. Myers, AZ, died Wednesday,
March 20, at $3.50 p. m. in his home
in Sherwood after long illness.
Mr.. Myers, a World war veteran,
was born in East Liverpool, son Of
William C. Myers. He was a decor
ating kiln fireman by trade and last
worked about 10 years ago.
He was a member of old Company
E, recruited here during the World
war and which later was converted in
to a part of the 135th machine gun
battalion, in which he was a private.
He was overseas for nine months,
serving in the Argonne Wood and
Flanders sectors.
Mr.. Myers was member of the
United Presbyterian church and the
Power class Of the Methodist church.
He leaves his widow, Mrs. Nellie
Madden Myers; two daughters, Mrs.
Thomas Wood Of East Liverpool and
Miss Mary Emma Myers at home; his
mother, Mrs. Emma Myers Leighty of
Orlando, Fla; two brothers, Edwin
Myers and Chester Myers of East Liv-
erpool; sister, Mrs. Paul Anderson
of Fairmont, w. Va, and one grand
son.
Services were held Sunday at / 80
p. m. in the Martin funeral home with
Rev. j. F. Dimit, former pastor of the
Methodist Protestant church, offici-
ating. Burial was at Mechanicstown
near Salineville.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28
Small TO0tsieS Break Into News

London-The small feet of Herbert
Norbury, 30-year old Royal Artillery
gunner, have made a news item in sew
eral nations. Norbury takes size 3 y
shoes. The smallest army boots he
could get was 5, SO to make his foot
wear fit he had to pad the toes with
cotton.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28
ALBERT KLENK

Trenton, N. ALBERT Klenk, a re-
tired potter, died Sunday, March IT,,
at the home of his son-in-law and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Karlberg,
709 Schiller avenue. He was SO years
of age.
The deceased was the husband of
the late Anna Klenk (nee Golden
baum), and is survived by three sis
ters, Mrs. Joseph Rhodes and Mrs.
Gus Resting, both of Camden, and
Mrs. George Bare, of Mount Clare,
Pa; two brothers, Charles and John
Klenk, of Phoenixville, Pa, and three
grandsons, in addition to his daugh-
ter.
He was a member of Wilbur Camp
No. as, w. O. W., L. U. No. As, N. B.
of O. P. and Wayne Council No. 46,
O. of l. A., Phoenixville, Pa.
The funeral was held at the Thatch-
er Building, 9S6-9SS South Broad St.,
Wednesday at 2 p. m. Services were
conducted by the Rev. Paul T.. War
field, pastor of St. Marks Lutheran
Church. lnterment was in Riverview
cemetery.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28
CRASH!

please, ma'am," said the maid,
"you know that Crown Derby jug
you're so fond Of ?"
"Oh, Mary! what has happened
now ?"
"Well, I've broken the set that goes
with t."-Charleston News.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-03-28
MRS. HENRY SEIDEL

East Palestine, O.-Mrs. Henry
Seidel, 46, of Sebring, a resident here
until about a month ago, died Tuesday
at 5 p. M after a brief illness in the
Salem City hospital.
Mr. Seidel was born August 7, 1898,
in Beaver county, Pa, daughter OF
Robert Ewing and Elizabeth Bradshaw
Ewing. When S, she came here with
her parents. She was married here in
1912 to Mr.. Seidel, former employe
Of the w. S. George Pottery Co. Mrs.
Seidel was lifetime member of the
United Presbyterian church and a
member of the auxiliary Of Sons of
Veterans.
Besides her husband and mother,
Mrs. Seidel leaves a son, John Seidel,
and a daughter, Miss Anna Jean
Seidel, both Of East Palestine, and
three sisters, Mrs. Florence Sutherin
of Sebring, Mrs. Phyllis Court of Da-
mascus and Mrs. Charles Sutherin Of
East Palestine.
The body was removed to the Oliver
funeral home.