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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18
ALONG THE ROAD
By
JOHN RANDOLPH SrIDMAN

The Germans took Bergen and
then another report came that
Bergen had fallen to Norway
troops. What happened to Charlie
Mccarthy when all this was going
on?
A notice reads, "Music In Our
Midst" will be the subject of talk
at a meeting of the PIT. A. of
Windsor Hills School No. 81, Alto
Avenue and Lyndhurst Street.
Note that music will be the sub
Ject on "Alto" avenue. Now if
the soprano can get the 'tenor" of
her remarks to first "bass," the
evening will be in complete har-
mony.
If these columnists would just
refrain from having their pictures
placed alongside of their stuff, they
would be more acceptable to the
reader. One look at some of their
"maps" and we lose all interest in
their writings.
The Dies Committee is no doubt
uncovering important information
for the country as a whole, but
just the same, when the Dies Com
mittee dies, the Government will
still be in the red.
The scientists have discovered a
remarkable plant known as the
Venus Fly Trap which possesses
a set of machinery that traps flies
and absorbs them by digestion. If
we could only teach these plants to
love mosquitoes, life would be more
pleasant on summer evenings.
The Worlds First Travelling
Theatre is 55 feet long by eight
feet wide. 1t has seating capac-
ity of 81 persons and its first tour
extended from Rapid City, S. D., in
April, last, and ended in November
on the West Coast. 1t shows pic
lures and the venture has met with
success. It's owner is William c.
Turtle and so far, the theatre has
not turned turtle.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18
An Unfair Comparison

Angry British writers are drawing an ugly picture
of this countrys attitude toward the European
They iken Uncle Sam to boxing fan who Sits at the
ringsde bowling, "Get in there and fight" and Fake
at pair of boody-headed pugilsts who locked in
death struggle. By this comparison, the perturbed
Brtshers derde the fact that most Americans though
they favor Allied victory, not willing to risk
their lives or fortunes in the struggle and to
feel there is something phoney" in the manner in
which the war has been conducted so far.
There is basis for this bitter complaint, to some
extent at least, in the attitude of large group of
Americans. But it is unfair to merely scratch the
surface of opinion here in this True most of
believe that the Allies will save us many future
headaches if they check the aggressions of Nazsm.
For that reason, many roofing" for a Franco
British victory. But there just as prac-
teal why the same Americans feel that this country
should not become involved in the fighting.
Chief of these is that this country once before
aided, with both and materials, in the defeat of
German aggression. However, when it came time to
make peace, peace that might have been just and
lasting, the French and British would not listen to the
advice and pleading of American statesmen. Instead,
they insisted upon harsh terms, them several years
later, when German resistance began to grow, they
softened and allowed Htlefism to gain power. Ger
tainly there consistency there And the people
of this country want part in creating another 20
years Like the past two decades
In brief they believe that the situation boils down
to this at the close of the last war Britain and France
were securely entrenched the masters of Europe
thanks largely to u. S. aid yet in the few years since
they have either permitted forced Germany to again
become menace to the continent perhaps to the whole
world. For that reason they cannot get worked up
the Allies plight they did the last time.
On the other hand British government leaders have
assured that they have abundance of man-power
that they need only munitions and other materials.
Our factories are open to the Allies. They have
been permitted to buy latest planes. Most of
responsible citizens realize that there is moth
ing phoney about the mounting casualty lists OF the
British and French nAvies.
No, the criticism in Englands press is something
less than just.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18
Tribute To Inventors

America, the most inventive and enterprisng of
nations, this year is giving recognition to her long
unrecognized pioneers the inventors The occasion is
the 15Oth anniversary of the founding of the United
States patent system There is apenty for the
tribute Had it not been for our inventors and the
encouragement provided for them by our patent sys
tenn, America probably would not have today its high
living standards which the envy of the world.
Industry the first to pay homage with a series
of Modern Pioneers celebrations held throughout the
country during February. This month the government
sponsored Inventors and Patent day, with BAN
quet at which past progress and prospects of bril-
liant future for American industry were acclaimed
This back-sap for inventors could not have come
at better time There has been too much talk OF
late of vanished frontiers" and of the lack of
opportunities in the present day. The Wild West and
its hostile Indians things of the past but the out
posts of science and industry barely have been secuted
The automobile now is comparatively old invention,
but the fields of radio, aviation and chemistry have
been little than scratched. The pers of pioneer
days gone, but the problems of government and
social troubles offer just thrilling challenge to
youth youth will but recognize it.
The need for inventive genius and pioneering courage
is just as great it century ago, perhaps more
So And it is probable that this country will always
want and encourage these qualities unless it decides to
curl up in corner and quietly decay.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18
Filling the Ring

Handsome Paul McNutt, closest Democratic rival
of republican Tom Dewey political gamor boy has
tossed his hat into the ring that is rapidly filling with
the headpieces of contestants for his pays preden
tia nomination John Garner and Jim Farley already
have avowed their candidates.. Senator Wheeler Mon
tana liberal and Secretary of State Hull at least
possible candidates
Mr.. McNutt had waited for several months in the
hope that President Roosevelt would announce his
intentions as to the coming campaign Feeling he
could delay longer the sver-haired ndanan asked
for leave of absence from his duties Federal Sc
curity Administrator. Obviously he sought the leave
in order to start his campaign
By his request Mr.. McNutt cleverly displayed an
unwlingness to seek votes while holding important
government post Intentionally otherwise, his action
reflected upon Jim Farley, who did not fit either to
give UP his position Postmaster General to retire
temporarily before seeking the nomination. Certainly
it should be just desirable to keep the Postoffce
Department free of politics the Security Admins
traton At any rate Mr.. McNutt will not suffer by the
comparison.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18

CIll0l OIISlIlOcI AL Sdid1 SO "
projects involving millions.
He was then %.
About four years later
Howard Bruce Joined the
Bartlett, Hayward and
Company in Baltimore.
Within a year or two he
was made vice-president
and General Manager. His
record with this company
over a period of IL years
naturally symbohzes the
man. Following the death
of Mr.. Hayward in 1909
and the purchase of the
company by Mr.. Bruce and
Mr.. Hayward's son, an era
of expansion began. When
the United States entered
the World War, the COM
pany was so efficiently
ORGANIZED that it was able
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18
RADCLIFFE

Maryland Junior Senator in Congress, George L. Rad
clffe was born 62 years ago Eastern Shore farm
Farming, with its chores, was naturally part of his
boyhood.
Just how Senator George Radcliffe, born the soil
earned the respect of feowczens to elect him to the
United States Senate is very interesting story He
experienced the typical American adventures of youth
early manhood-young and mature business success
He was graduated in the study of law at the Univer
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18
CONTRAST

CONTRAST
Over there is wars defling,
Troops are marching out to die;
Over here the hills are smiling
Upward to an April sky.
Over there the smoke is wreathing,
Where the air is foul with gas;
Over here our Spring is breathing
Warm and sweet upon the grass.
Over there the guns are booming
Death upon the shuddering field;
Over here the trees are blooming,
Promise of a fruitful yield.
Over there the shells are scream
ing,
Ships are plunged beneath the sea-;
Over here the sun is beaming
On land forever free.
Over there is ruthless killing,
On the rising tide of hate;
Over here our thoughts are thrill
ing
| With the seasons opening gate.
Over there with hatred pressing,
Spring moves not the hearts of
men;
Over here with Gods good blessing,
We shall greet it once again.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18
STRANGE CUSTOMS

Among the Indians of the ANA
zon there is custom of killing
all imperfect babies at birth. Some
tribes look on twins as monstrosi-
ties and they are destroyed. Others
kill one twin and save the healthier
one.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18
BRUCE

The first word that comes to mind when thinks OF
Howard Bruce is Ability. The reason is plain.
Less than three years after he graduated with honors
from the Virginia Military Institute and began work at
$12 week with the East River Gas Company at is Long
Island City plant he made assistant superintendent
of the plant with 1000 working under him. He was
not quite 81 years old.
Less than four years later when his company was
merged with larger organization. Mr.. Bruce was made
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18

Slty or Maryland, cOmplet-
ing the three-year's work
in but one year. He then
entered Johns Hopkins Uni
versity and, while not able
to pay his way, managed
his education through win
ming competitive scholar
ships and doing part-time
teaching.
George Radcliffe, the
young man who had earned
part of his way through
the University of Johns
Hopkins, was an honor
student when he left the
institution at the early age
of 10. He re-entered the
University for post-grad-
uate course, studying his
tory and political science.
He completed his studies
at the age of %, receiving
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18

WE PRESENT BELOW WORD PICTURE OF THE
LIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF BOTH MEN -
PREPARED ESPECIALLY FOR US.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18
F. D. r.

The politicians squirm and squirm,
They couldn't be much squirmier.
They long to learn if F. D. R.
Expects to be "third termer."
The newspapers exhort, demand,
And preach him sermons deep.
He hides yawn Behind his hand
And chuckles in his sleep.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18
Sweet And Low

We've all seen the auto that is properly named
'baby," due to its ever-present rattle.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18
Just A Memory

Some folks remember their banking days from an
old check book that is in the top dresser drawer
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-04-18
OUT OF THE PAST

"Enjoy the blessings of this day.
We are dead to yesterday and not
born orrow."-Jeremy Taylor.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-15
1llTlI l[1|!ZE
I.IssI

Question will be answered free in this column for
Reply Send only 25c for Asrology Reading and
mail confidential letter Of
Advice" Analysing three 3 Questions privately Sign your full
name address, bhdate all letters and please include self
addressed, stamped envelope for your reply
Able WALLACE of this SO6 Third
street. Minneapolis, MINI.
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to do about my hand as it is giving
me trouble again? I am so wor-
ried.
Ans: Go back to the hospital
and let the doctor look your hand
over again i if he finds that you
need another operation arrange
to let him do it. This hand of
yours has certainly given you lots
of trouble and the three operations
previous to this trouble have helped
but haven't relieved the whole
trouble. Do as your doctor ad-
vises.
j. w. A.: I am going with a
man much older than I am and I
wish to know if he will marry me
or not?
Ans: 1t will never pay you to
continue going with him for he
isn't searching for a wife. This
man is much too old to make you
happy in life for that reason
alone, l urge you to make some
nice friends among the men your
own age and you will get married
again.
T. L. T.: Should l leave and go
home for the winter or try to stick
it out here?
Ans: Remain where you are for
you can't make any progress at
home this winter. You are manag-
ing to keep a regular job and al
though you aren't getting rich {. . {.
you certainly have your head above
water. Make your visit home next
summer.
A. W.: I am a widow, my hus-
band has been dead for four years.
/ have been dating a man and I
want to know if he means me any
good? Please give me your advice
as to what to do?
Ans: This friend Of yours is
terribly interested in you but he
doesn't want to get serious. 1t is
my suggestion that you make some
other friends and do not spend
your entire time with him. A mar
riage is indicated in your life with
in the next two years.
M. J. B.: I borrowed a pressing
comb from my next door neighbor
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-15

within twenty minutes after Dor
rowed it. A year later she asked
me for her comb and l told her
that 1 returned it to her the day
1 borrowed it. She says l didn't.
Help me!
Ans: It is unfortunate that she
waited so long to ask you about the
comb you did return it at the
time you stated. If it will make
the. woman feel any better .. Of
fer to buy her a new comb for you
certainly do not want her going
around the neighbOrhOOd stating
that you borrowed her comb and
failed to return it and that is what
she will do too.
r. ]. H.: Will it pay me to leave
this town or not? I am at point
that I do not know what to do.
Ans: I, too, think that it would
be a wise idea for you to make a
complete change. Get entirely
away from your present surround
ings and look for a job in the city.
You need regular work but
you must learn how to look for a
job. Register at the agencies and
make dozens of calls each day I'M
til you are successful.
E. R.: am very sad. Will my
husband do any better or will he
remain the same. Tell me what
to do, please?
Ans: If anyone has any grounds
for complaint you certainly do
have. His actions are very un-
becoming and it is my sincere be-
lief that he isn't going to continue
the life he is living right now. He,
too, is a little ashamed en-
courage him and / am sure he will
brace up and pull himself together.
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Moral: Married men, don't write
love letters to single girls. In fact,
don't write any letters to any wom-
an, unless they are business let
tiers. (Not monkey business thoD
Well, friends, I'll be dashing
along for now but I'll be lookin'
your way again soon.
Your Pal,
SAL.
Come to the st. Paul Auditorium
to see the Mayor of Bonneville
-Advt.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-15
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our sincere
appreciation to Electa Chapter,
o. E. S., and our very dear friends
in the Twin Cities. for the messages
of coincidence and other kindnesses
shown after the passing of our
dear mother and wife, Mrs. Dora
Waters.
Such thoughtfulness made US feel
that the arms of all our friends
were around us in our hour of
grief.
Helen Waters and
Dorothy Wilson, daughters.
Robert Waters, husband.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-15
THE SPORTLIGHT
By Jimmie Lee
Did you know that:

Mchgans Minnesota last Saturday by
point just boomerang? True according statistics
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-15
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the many friends who
gave their kindness, sympathy and
beautiful floral offerings during the
death of our beloved husband and
father, Mr.. ]. E. Murphy.
Mrs. ]. E. Murphy, wife,
Janeabelle Murphy, daughter,
John and Richard Murphy, sons.
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slim point is just a boomerang?
Michigan won everything but the
game, but after all is said and
done, they pay off by points scored
and not ground gained. Minnesota
has consistently .outplayed Michi-
gan on previous occasions only to
have their work go for naught, as
Michigan by some hook or
crook, playing for the breaks
always manages to get them. Re-
member the year Newman kicked
the field goal to beat the Gophers
80? Remember the year Bernie
Osterbaum scooped up a tumble
Tin those days one could run with
fumble) and raced for a touch
down to beat Minnesota 7-6? In
both of these games our Gophers
had pushed the Wolverines all over
the field. Well, Saturday, we believe
this great Michigan team which
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of the benedicts. . And the play
ers will look mighty tall and hand
some in their football togs.
This Weeks Laugh: One little
boy who cleaned our snow off to-
day wanted more than fifteen cents
and when we told him we only
paid the other little boys fifteen
cents he said, ''They're only anna
toors, mum, jist amatoors."
This Weeks Tale of Two Cities:
What young, single st. Paul gal is
making plans to sue a certain
prominent married man for breach
of promise? It seems as if the man
in question has been writing flow
cry declarations of love to the st.
Paul femme, and she has been saw
ing each and every letter. In one
letter he went so far as to say cas-
soon as get rid of that big bag
of wind, my wife, darling, I shall
make you my Mrs. ...". Now that
the prominent mans affections have
dwindled greatly towards the gal,
she's planning to take all of these
letters to an attorney and file for
breach of promise. The business
man tells intimate friends he feels
as if he's sitting on keg of dyna-
mite, waiting for it to explode.
"EI' Herbert and his Orchestra
will play for the Mayor of Bronze
Nov. Il, at st. Paul Auditorium,
| Admission at door Csc. Advance
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invaded Memorial Stadium paid the debt ST. Paul Hockey
Sunday night had opportunity their for the first
time league competition The Saints defeated the Omaha Knights
The defending Champs (S Pau) seemed have the
the close of last New
big hit with the Ltteon Gardner Collins
both of Marshall High School, St. Paul. named the Little
School AStar Collins tackle
half Minnesota the land of lakes has supplied navbon
than all the rest of the United States combined
including Gully Dahstrom, Doc Rannes Mike Karaka
and Johnny Marucc all of Chicago Backhaws;
the outstanding Mnnesotan Goae frankie Bmsek of the
Bruins who from the Chicago Scouts They
walked into the Hawk offices and tried sell himself
turned down without ryout special train brought Tom
Harmon home supporters from Gary to Minneapolis last Sat
urday game between Michigan and Minnesota.
Evening star., 1940-09-06

Strike Threatened
Al Two DC. Hotels
As Contract Expires
Annapolis, Hoy-Adoms
House Fail to Sign
With Union

Strike action was threatened at
the Hay-Adams House and Annap-
oils Hotel today by the Hotel and
Restaurant Employees international
Alliance after a meeting last night
at which workers voted to walk out
in both hotels unless union demands
weer met.
The former contract with these
hotels expired July 81, but negotia-
tions between the union and the
hotels failed to bring a new contract
j. c. McGarragty, counsel for the
hotels. said the union had been Of
fered certain upward adjustments
in wages" but had refused them
The attorney also said the union had
refused to sign a contract identical
with the one it signed with 13 Other
hotels in June of this year
The union vice president at large
asserted that the hotels refuse
agreement to even elemental
clauses"
They refuse time and one-hali
for overtime" he said. They still
wish to continue forcing employees
to pay for uniforms. They even re-
fuse to give us the arbitration clause
through which possible disputes
might be averted"
Mr.. McGarraghy, on the question
OF uniforms, stated that the min
imum wage law fixes the wage rate
for women employees, making al
loWance for uniforms furnished bv
the hotels. The two hotels, he said
have simply complied with this
law, computing the cost of the uni
forms IN fixing the wage.
He said that the hotels had
agreed to arbitrate all disputes ex.
cept those involving the discharge
OF employees.
The union claims, according tc
Mr.. Mcnamara. that the wages paid
by the two hotels are below living
requirements" and that employes
of the hotels cannot continue tc
support themselves and their fami-
lies on such wages"
Evening star., 1940-09-06
Dr.. Kornmann Accepts
Mission Direcforship

In order to accept the new po-
sition of director of Lutheran inner
mission work in Brooklyn, N. Y,
the Rev. DR.. Sam H Kornmann,
founder and pastor of st. Stephens
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wood
ridge, has resigned, effective Sep
tember 15
The Rev. Mr.. Kornmann was for
mer president of the Washington
Lutheran Inner Mission Society and
has been prominent in Lutheran
activities here.
During his pastorate, since he
established mission in Brent
wood road in 1924, with nine men,
bers, a new church building has
been erected, and the congrega-
ton has grown to $50. For four
years he was student pastor at the
University of Maryland and is
chaplain of Dawson Lodge Of Ma
sons.
Elmer L. Trey. an official of the
church said: while DR.. Korn-
mann's leaving Is regretted by
all members of his church, we are
pleased that he is being advanced
in his profession and is going into
a line of work where the scope Of
his usefulness will be greatly in
creased"
Evening star., 1940-09-06
Bankhead, Two Senators
Scheduled 10 Campaiqn
BY The Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Sept. 6.-The Speak
er of the House and two Senators
will begin active campaigning for
the Roosevelt-Walla ticket in
speaking engagements announced
today by Paul Aiken. director of the
speakers bureau at Democratic ma
tional headquarters.
Senator Ellender of Louisiana will
address mass meeting of the
Labor Non-Partisan League tomor-
row at Fall River, Mass, and the
annual outing of the Rhode Island
State Committee at Crescent Park,
r. l., the following day.
Speaker Bankhead will make an
address at Baltimore September 10
and Senator Pepper, of Florida, will
address the Vermillion County Demo-
cratic Club, September Is at the
Danville Qll0 fairgrounds. .,a