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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-05-16
Lodge Cross Society
SENIORS AND
PARENTS HONORED

SENIORS AND
PARENTS HONORED
The Lodge Grass and Wyola
Woman's clubs and the Lodge
Grass Travel club were joint
hosteSseS to members of the
senior class of Lodge Grass
high school and their parents
at a tea in the council lodge
of the Indian mission at 3 o.
clock Tuesday afternoon.
The lodge and tables were
decorated with tulips, liIacS,
plum blossoms and wild flow
ers. The class colors, blue and
white, were carried out.
Place cards for the seniors
were pansy boutonnieres.
Mrs. w. A. Petzoldt and Mrs.
A. G. Westwood presided at the
tea table.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
u. S. Citizens
ToLeave Italy

Washington, May 14.-(AP)-Sec-
rotary Hull said today that Ambas-
sador william Phillips in Rome was
calling To the attention Of American
citizens in Italy the same kind Of
notice and warning to leave that has
been given in other European coun-
tries now at war.
Hull made the statement at his
press conference after receiving dis
patches which described anti-British
and anti-French demonstrations.
Americans in Italy on January !,
according 10 State department fig
ures totaled 1861, which was more
than the combined number of Amer
leans in the three big bclligcrents-
Germany, Britain and France.
The notice and warning given
American in other countries in En-
rope was to the effect that, conditions
being serious, they had better leayc
while communications were still
open because in case war spread it
might be extremely difficult for them
to get out.
HulTs statement was interpreted
as d change in the administration
views as to the seriousness of the sit
udtIon IN Italy.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
Sedan S Fall
Probable,
French Say
Historic City Is Ten
Miles Below Belgian
Border; "Battle of the
Meuse" Already Be-
ing Called Greatest of
All Time.

Paris, May l4.-(AP)-Thc French
city of Sedan. in the fortified zone
ten miles below the Belgian border,
"prObably has been taken" by the
Germans the high command admit
ted today, as the ficrcest battle of the
war developed along the Meusc river.
Thousands of allied tanks, armor-
cd cars and airplanes engaged the
German attackers from Liege to
Sedan.
The battle Of the Mouse" already
was being called 'thc greatest bat
tie Of all time in all countries"
French dispatches estimated that
the Germans were using from 5000
10 1000 airplancS on the Belgian
front.
The high command earlier had ack-
noWledged that the Germans, gain
ing momentum in their sweep thro-
ugh southeastern Belgium, had cross
cd Frances northern border.
Heavy fighting started last night
and continued today along the Mouse
line, to which French and Belgian
troops fell back on strong positions
in strategic withdrawal.
Northwest of Lcigc, all of whose
forts except one, the French say, arc
still holding, French military sources
declare the Germans have buckcd a
strong wall Of French mobile units.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
Flags of Britain and
France Burned O n
Simulated Coffin in
Demonstration O u t.
side British Embassy
In Rome.

D NJ, -CIOIitin9
st,,dentc brl,ncd = british and French
fIon -, , vi,nlIl,tcd coffin before tie
So De-, o,,h,.c vtodav in = new out
! ~ t'','' ~ amfi-1IIind demonstrations.
- E,,lia,. ,bcv had demonstrated at
.,d E,o,,,.b c,,,h,ssv
'''e co,.nr.ni ,bn,tr.,G students warg,
,,,I.aI 49,, - hSr,.:r,. nf :,7,cd irYups
~ r;,,;t;. i ,,,,,I,.,...,. -. thc,. Sad
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
U.S.. ToJoin
In Protest
State Department Ex-
presses Willingness to
Join Other American
Republics.

Washington, May 14.-(AP)-Thc
United States expressed today its
Willingness to join with the other
American republics in a joint de-
claration of protest to Germany over
the invasion of Holland, Belgium and
LuXembour.
The State department told the
Uruguayan government, which ORR
ginated a move for d joint dcclara-
ton, and the Panamaian government,
which communicated the Uruguayan
suggestion to the other republics, that
the United States would be glad to
ioin in such d declaration.
A state department note added that
this government was in full agree
mcnt with the draft Of Il text for the
Joint declaration Of protest as writ
ten by Uruguay.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
Ohio And West Virginia
Hold Primaries Today

structcd support in several states,
however, and his managers hope that
at least part of the unpledgcd west
Virginia delegation being elected to-
day would back him.
West Virginia Democrats also were
picking an uninstructed l6-vote dele
CATION, while in Connecticut Re
publican convention was called to
select Is delegates.
North Dakota's eight national con-
vention votes went to Mr.. Roosevelt
in a Democratic primary yesterday.
At the same time Wyoming Dem
ocrats instructed their six-Vote dele
CATION to cast its first ballot for Sen
ator Joseph c. O'Mahoney, Of that
state. but thereafter it would be free
to support Mr.. Roosevelt if he seeks
4 third term4,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
Huge Aerial
Force Backs
Nazii Troops
Between 5000 and l.
900 Planes Reported
Supporting Mechanic
ed L a d Forces;
French and Belgian
Troops Retreat.
(By The Associated PrcSS.)

The ficrccst fighting Of the War-
fast blazing into the greatest battle
of all time"-ragcd along the Mouse
river between France and Belgium
today.
French dispatches said the Ger
mans supported their mechaniZed
land forces with an air armada oil
between 5000 and 1000 planes.
Historic Sedan, ten miles inside
the French frontier, was reported
captured.
AT least 1000 tanks have already
clashcd. The French said German
losses in this action were "tremen-
dOuS"
Nazis reported $50 enemy planes
were destroyed yesterday, bringing
to $50 planes the total claimed de-
stroyed so far in the action.
The French said more than 400
German planes had been put out OF
action in the five-day conflict.
Heavy fighting started last night
and continued today with undimin-
ished fury along the Meuse line.
French and Belgian troops fell back
on strong dcfenses in a "strateglc
withdrawal"
A great battle was reported develop
ing for the possession Of Brussels.
German parachutiStS were reported
dumped from the sky into Brussels.
A French news agency dispatch said
they were bounced on by the in
habitants as fast as they touched
ground. and one was lynched after
he tried to use his firearms.
In Amsterdam, huge stores OF
petroleum were set Attire today by
the Dutch as d defensive measure.
The Dutch high command reported
that a German drive at the dam
across the Zuidcr Zee, which holds
back the North sea, had been re-
pulsed.
The French conceded the "prob-
able" fall of Sedan, ten miles inside
the French border in the fortified
Franco-BcIgian defense zone di-
rcctly before Frances "littlc Mag
mot" line extension to the North
sea.
The British acknowledged that
Nazi DIitzkricg legionS were driving
through southern Holland.
The Dutch field army defending
western Holland fell back before the
savage German onslaught, retiring to
their main Watcrlinc defense line in
Uthcrcht province, the high command
announced.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
YUGOSLAVlA SEEKS
HELP FROM GREECE

Belgrade. May l4.-(AP)-Yugo-
sIayja was reported reliably tonight
to have sounded out Greece on what
assistance the Greeks might give
this country in the ev.nt Of an Italian
A YugoSIav ministerstold Premier
John Nc1axas Of Greece of his
comntrv's concern over the possibility
of an italian invasion, informed dip
Meanwhile. the Yugoslav army
maintained big border garTisons on
the alert and worked vigorously on
Notifications. 1890
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
Congress TO Decide Financing
OF Approp atoms For Defense
President Roosevelt
Will Leave To Con-
gress the Decision as
to NeY Tres or In
creasi17g Of Federal
Debt Limit.
e. p. RadiOphcsn

WASHINGTON, May 14.-(APD-
The Navy recommended today
that Congress provide immc-
dialcly an additional S300,000.00O
to speed up construction of 90
combat and auxiliary ships now
on the ways. A 48-heur work
week for government and private
shipyardS also was proposed.
President Roosevelt was re-
ported to have reached complete
agreement with his military,
naval and fiscal advisors as to
the recommendations he would
send to Congress, probably
Thursday.
A;tcr 4 white House confer
nGcc attended by War, Navy and
Treasury department chiefs and
nth>r officials, one said that this
job * about done now and is
ready for Congress"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
JONES INAUGURATED
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR

.a Rouge. May 14-(APl-Sam
~s'r Jones. taking office as one
-.-crnOr" today promised
~. legislative safeguards
- - possibility that 4 domi-
,.cal machine again might
Instructed.
..~. wh0 beat the 12-year old
- .Junded by the late Huey
-~ .naugurated as 49th gov
F.. ne presence Of approXi-
" 100000 persons.
inaugural address Jones said
ned an administration OF true
not demOgOgueS." with SER
. e. .ae underprivileged continu-
. at poverty attacked from the
III uD your hearts and heads to-
-.- . pride of power" the COVER
RI, power over me and all
.t-"r elected officials. y X
.... .-s.n yours Is the Dictatorship
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
Greatest Battle Of
All Time Developing
Along Meuse Riuer
Dutch Commander
Saws Resistance
Broken By Nazis

London, May 1i.---(hP)-A
broadcast heard i'm London to-
night, identified rs coming from
the Dutch radio, quoted the
Dutch army commander, General
Henry WinkClman, as declaring
"Our resistance has been broken
by overwhelming power"
(Thc Associated Press has no
direct report on this from AmStcr-
DAM
The broadcast said that ROttcr-
dam and Utrecht, second and
fourth cities of the Netherlands,
had surrendered.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
ALLIED FORCES LAND
AT BJERKVIK, NORWAY

London, May l4.-(AP)-Thc war
office announced tonight new allied
forces had landed successfully at
Picrkvik, seven miles north of Mar
viI<, Norway, with only "a few minor
casualties"
Bicrkvik is in the rear of the Ger
man pOsitionS in the Gratangcn area
..whcrc our forces made a successful
attack at the same time" said a COM
muniquc.
"An enemy detachment which had
landed at HemncS was bOmbarded by
p British Warship," it added.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
TANK COMPANIES IN
FURIOUS COLLISION

Berlin, May l4.-(AP)-French
and German tank companies collidcd
today in a furious battle northeast
Of Namur, Belgium, as the French
attempted to keep the Germans from
moving on the Dylc river fortliIca-
tons east Of Brussels.
German planes took part in the
battle, diving down on the french
lni!s which, German sources SaId
were driven back 10 their Dylc posi-
tiOnS
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
Fate OF Former
Kaiser Unknown

Berlin, May l4.--(AP)-AlI at
tcmpts by the HohcnZoIlcrn family
TO learn something concerning the
fate Of the venerable head of the
dynaSty-thc former Kaiser Will
helm, have failed.
(Thc Gcrman-Dutch fighting is
believed 10 be in the vicinity of the
3l-ycHr old former kaiScr's exile at
Doom, which is near UtrcchtD
eve don't even know whether
grandpa still is at Doom" one grand
son said today.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
(By The Associated PreSs.)

Ohio Democrats and Republicans
were voting today to throw their big
blocks of national convention dele
gates to President Roosevelt and
Senator Taft.
The two men were unopposed in
presidential primary balloting. The
Democratic delegation with 81 votes
was pledged nominally TO National
Committeeman Charles Sawyer as a
"favorite son. but the party's state
organization has bound it to support
the President if he runs again.
The Ohio Republican delegation is
the first one, aside from district dele
gates in North Carolina, to be chosen
formally for TAFT.
The Ohio senator claims Jill
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
Italian Students
Burn Allies Flags
Belgian Cabinet
Will Not Leave

Brussels, May li.-tAP)-
ECisiiims cabinet. with air raid
sirens screaming through The city
and ami ;;;rcrafI batteries in ac-
tiGn, declared today ii would re-
main i'll the city--thc goal of
German army driving westward
from the Eicgc area.
Iii" Belgian nigh command
acknowledged thai its advance
fCrccS were Compelled TO retire"
during the night although they
resisted enemy attacks "cner-
.ct.ca!iE."
Belgium called to arms 81! men
from IS Is 81 years old WG0 be-
long ia III" i:at group Gf recruit
aJiC reserves.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
Winterville
Bank Held Up

GrccnIilIc. N. c., May l4.-(AP)
Two white, unmaskcd banditS held
tIp the Bank Of WintcrVillc at Win
trrvillc. small community about
six miles from here, today and fled
with cash estimated at $500 to $500.
H. L. Rollins, cashier, said he was
preparing 10 close up for lunch when
the men walked in. One pulled a pis-
tol and the two Scoopcd up all avail
able CvSh.
They lied in an automobile which
nr.. rs found abandoned in wood
re,,. e14 \e" ZEN highway
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
ACCIDENT VICTIM
DIES IN HOSPITAL

GoId$boro. May li.-(AP) -- Mrs.
ThGruus Walker, so Of near Wallace,
died IN a hospital here last night Of
injuries she suffered in an automobile
accident Sunday afternoon.
Roscoe Sholar, Al. ri Snow HILL
hurt in The same accident rcmajn-
cd in a critical condition. Ten others
were recovering from injuries.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
FORMER SHERIFF OF
IENOIR FOUND DEAD

Kinston, May l4.-(AP)-Richard
F. Churchill, 79, former sheriff OF
Lenjor county, was found dead Of a
bullet wound at his home today. He
had been in declining health for some
time.
Churchill, father Of Sheriff Sam r.
Churchill. was chairman Of the cotG-
" commissioners before serving as
cbprift
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
ARTILLERY DUEL

Basel, May I4.-(AP)-Big
guns of the German west wall
and the French MaginOt line
along the Rhine north of Basel
Numbered late today for the
first time i'm weeks.
Military observers here beIiev-
cd the duel was started by the
French in an effort to smash
nazi rail communications incOr-
pOratcd in the west wall from
Karlsruhe TO Friedburg
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
SEA WAR IN NORTH

London, May Ia. - (AP)-
British submarines off Norway
have successfully attacked nine
German transports and supply
ships since the beginning OF May,
and official sources said today
the submarine operations arc
continuing.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
ROTTERDAM BURNING

Paris, May l4.-(AP)-A
French military spokesman said
this afternoon the greater part"
of the Dutch seaport city of
Rotterdam is i'm flames and the
situation is growing increasingly
grave.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
Coast Guard
Hunts Three
Durham Men

.'u. May lt.-(AP)-A
..... the coast guard cutter
aided by Lieutenant H. r.
landing officer, left New
this morning to search
." J.rham men reported miss
.o.r fishing camp at Cherry
E, niles down NeuSc river
". are w. J. Groom, Durham
-.."rpr. and two Durham
Ger
-.. hay. been missing since
inlay mv.uing, when their
zap was found vacant and
-'n their car f.. sod there
=, Hiss Ino
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
HEAVY LOSSES

t"Gdpn. May 14.-(AP)-
british fighting pilots were Of
Italy announced tonight to
Htlr inflicted on the enemy at
i''>l four times the losses they
"1|r suffered themselves today.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14
GIoatheh

FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
Fair tonight: Wednesday III
crcasing ciOudircsS followed by
rain and rouier.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-14

(Continued on Page Seven)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-10

Nearly 5000 have applied for cite izonship In Cuba in recent months
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-10
Legion Bugle Corps
 To Increase Roster
Membership Drive to Be Inaugurated- Instructor to
 Be Engaged 0renier Named President
WATERNILLE MrS eaenon OortcspOndens-ss Origgs st-TeL SSAs3

conference, will be guest speaker ct the Sunday morning meeting of the Everyman's Bible Glass, January l4th, which will be held at 9:lb a. m. at the Grace Methodist church. MlA
 Plans are being completed for the open meeting of Moficay evening January 22nd, when Rev. pr. John c. Walker and Mrs. Walker will be present at Q o'clock to show moving pictures and lecture. Their subject will be, "1'he High Spots and Low in the National Parks" and as Q background the following descrip. ton has been used; Making friends with black bears, in Yellowstone" ," "Qrizzly's keep their distance, "Old Faithful and it's playmates," By the colorful Canyon of the Yellow stone," Jagged Majesty of the Grand Tetons from Jackson Hole," ''Bucking Bronchos," Cheyenne (frontier days); "Pike's Peak or bust" Royal Gorge of the Arkan- sas," "Rim Road around Bryce Canyon" Down to the depths of zion's Rainbow Canyon" and the Grand daddy of them all, the Grand Canyon of the Colorado" The general public Is invited to at- tend the meeting, and social which will follow, when refreshments will be served, under the direction of the Ladies Aid society. The Bible Class quartet will render two selections and ten minutes of the time will be given to a song service.
 Results of the recent bowling match of scovill's League. held ct the Waterville Alleys, Is as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-10
WORLD ALMANAC NOW AVAILABLE
l04O Edition Marks 55th Issue of Famous Refer
 ence Book

The world Almanac, an encyclo- pediR of past and contemporary facts, Is now ready to answer ques- tions on subjects from B. c. through three months of the War ln Europe in 1eS0. This handy volume of 960 pages Is invaluable to anyone in-, terebted in being well informed on yesterdays and today's develop ments in the world, and offers an immediate reference to the facts. The Editor, E. Eastman Irvine, re- ports that the le1O edition contains a complete covefage of the War in Europe. Devoted to this outstanding news event of 1e3c there are more than 2C pages, approximately 10000 words. There is a day-by-day chronology of what has gone on in the fighting on land, on sea and in the air. The sea blockade of the AL lies against Germany and the re- stiltant submarine and mine cam paign against the merchant ships of these countries merit special news treatment.
 Included in the. war section Is Q map of the Western Front, show ing the Asaginot line of the French and the West Wall of the Germans. If fighting of the intensity of the World War cf l0iA develops the map w.ll prove an invaluable aid in trac- ing the movements of the armies.
 The reorganization of the federal government, Q milestone in the achievements of the New Deal, Is summarized on Page T4. The deci- sion of the United States Supreme Court outlawinc the sit-down strike is reviewed on Page 70.
 Sports continue high light, with added features and space, includ- ing, . necrology for 1889.
 Presidential and election data that will be referred to again and again drought the campaign year cover many pages. The primary election dates of lo40? The World Almanac gives you these on page 760.
 Educational and vital statistics, associations and societies, office holders and medal winners stand forth in prominence. Of interest to many readers are fourteen pages of descriptive articles on museums. The Record of the Year, the Death Roll, lists of Foundations and Benefac- tions are continued.
 The Almanac's wealth of facts, figures and general information give the reader Q quick reference to con- densed information from official sources.
 The World Almanac Is published by the New York World. Telegram, Q EDcripps- Howard newspaper, at i25 Barclay street, New York city. The paper edition Is 70 cents (80 cents west of Buffalo and Pittsburg; the cloth-bound copies, $l.i0. An ideal gift, which must be ordered direct from the World Almanac office, is tho de luxe leather edition, with ones name in gold lettering, which is offered at 42.00 the copy. All prices Include postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-10

A truly remarkable fur opportunity! The first and only price break dm this kind of furs. Our market information is such that these fur coats will go back to their regular price after our great January Sale. Sizes for misses and women.
 - FASHION FLOOR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-10

Waterville, Jan. 10--A very ini- portant meeting of the Casper S Davis, American Legion, Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps, took place Mon. day night, which included election Of officers and plans for the coming year. An extensive membership drive will be inaugurated in the near future, to greatly increase the number of active members in the corps. Positions are now open foi fifers, drummers, and buglers, and any young man, sixteen years or older, wishing to become Q member is asked to attend the next meeting which will be held Monday night, { o'clock, in the Club Rooms on Thomaston avenue.
 The corps is being completely re- organized and Q very active year has been planned. It is also ex- pected that an instructor will Do en- gagged within e short time. Offic- CTS elected on Monday night were: Richard Qrenier, president; Howard Cookson, vice.president; Dudley Costenbader, secretary; and Ells- worth Corcoran, treasurer.
 Plans for the city-wide card par. ty, to be sponsored by the Holy Name society of St. Michael's, Thursday evening, January 18th, are progressing rapidly and oil indica- tons point to the largest card par ty, ever to be held In Waterville. The committee Is hopeful of securing Sprague Gymnasium, which will also provide parking space for those who drive their cars. A large dele- gation from Naugatuck and Beacon Falls, numbering ct least two hum dred, Is expected to be present, to show appreciation of their former pastor, Father Higgins, who has been Q patient at St. Mary's hospital for over two months.
 At e recent meeting of the Holy Name society, 1t was voted to donate the proceeds of the card party to help defray the hospital expenses of the pastor. St. Michael's parish hall will be reserved for "45" and setback, all other games, such as bridge, pinochle, etc., will be played at the Sprague gym.
 The following "4b" teams will be on hand, ct 8:30 p. m. ready for acc ton.
 St. Thomas', st. .Margarets; St. pa trick's: WashinRton Hill H,arheild. CTS; St. Michael's Ladies' Aid so. ciety; St. Thomas Rosary Sodality; St. Francis; St. Johns of Water- town; Watertown Fire Department; Sacred Heart; St. Peter & Paul; Immaculate Conception; Olin O'Donnell's "Set-backers'; Ken Me- Donoughs Factory Team: Trib- une A. O.; Thomastor; St. Michael's Blessed Sacrament; Daniel Laval. los N. D. champions; St. Johns of Midd;ebury; Francis Burns Old Timers; St. Mary's of Oakville, Dunn e Greatorex Amateurs" Waterville Machine Shop; Patrick Whiston's Rollers; Kirby, Parcel Post; Royal Neighbors; Foresters: Conception of Terry. vile. Other teams are yet to be heard from, but they will be ar- nounced soon.
 Superintendent Coming
 Rev. pr. Lloyd r. Morley, district superintendent of the New Haven