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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09

NOOAAG14uSA ANVIL d6C 4I tack on Hamburg for more than three hours, dropping Salvo after salvo of heavy bombs and hundreds of incendiaries," the ministry said.
 Hamburg, with a population of l. 150,000, is the biggest German port and commercial center It is head quarters for German shipping lines stretching out all over the world before the war and has many his- toric churches and libraries.
 It lies on the Elbe river, about 50 miles from the coast.
 The air ministry, in a communi- que, said that British bombers in relays attacks the docks and ship yards at Hamburg from 10 p. m. until 1:15 a. m.
 "Undeterred by a storm of anti aircraft shells, the glare of search lights, patches of thick clouds and much ground haze, the raiders cruiaed above the great dock area on the banks of the Elbe," the min istry said.
 Fires In Many Places
 Describing the bombing of the Blohm-Voss yards, the ministry saio that Hires broke out in many parts of a wide target area and although some died down others caught or and burned f1ercely."
 "The crew of one aircraft saw wharves and railroad station on the north bank of the Elbe, near Bakenhafen, burning" the ministry said.
 Another saw a fire near Han- sahafen and glow downstream near Altona.
 "One of the early raiders who dropped his stick of bombs across the docks saw two fires begin about 500 yards apart on the north bank, close to the mouth of the Elbe river tunnel"
 The ministry quoted another pilot as saying:
 "As we entered the mouth of the Elbe from Trischen Island and came down the river, we could see the anti-aircraft batteries firing hard.
 From some miles west of Ham, burg we saw bombs landing in the dock area and large fires. There were other bombs bursting near the fire"
 "The raiders cruised above the great dock area methodically seek ing their target" the ministry said.
 Bombs Crash Docks
 Repeatedly sticks of heavy bombs were seen to crash across the docks and port installations. Many sticks of high explosives straddled the Blohm Voss yards.
 By Il p. m. low clouds formed. Pilots arriving then said they could see little owing to the clouds and haze and darkness and heavy anti aircraft fire but we did see our bombs had straddled the docks.
 Bombs could be seen bursting among the dockside buildings while fierce anti-air barrages continued and scores of searchlignts swept the sky. More fires broke out and they were burning fiercely as the bomberS left.
 From far down the river, hom- ing raiders could see a glare in the sky-one saw it distinctly for 60 miles.
 "One pilot had an exciting as well as busy night. He spent nearly an hour over Hamburg and made four separate attacks on the docks through clouds and mist. He flew over an airdrome 40 mics west of the city and from 50 feet his re- argunner machine-gunned every thing in sight while Pompoms blaz- ed back at him.
 Some miles from the English coast first one engine and then the other cut of. The aircraft glided for some moments and then the engines-again in succession-picked up once more. The pilot reached his airdrome and landed without dam age tO the machine"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 SEPT. 7, 1889
lBy United Pressl

Polish troops in WesteFplatte Fortress surrendered after holding Out for six days.
 Union Of South Africa declared war against Germany.
 deFmaH troops ln Poland esp. luFed slk ellles-I3ydgesEeE. klelee, Isodx OboFniki, WagFewiec end k0xlnln.
 Four isflllhh frelshieFs smnk by 0srmRn usbeafs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09

Two magpies alighting on power line of the Naval Wireless Station near Canberra, Australia, caused q short circuit which stopped all con- munications for an hour until the dead birds were found.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-09
BRITISH BOMBS
 HIT NAZlS HARD

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WAR MOVES ON
 TODAY'S BOARD

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CONSCRIPTION
 IN CONFERENCE

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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-11

Now that the country really
has it's mind or politics in spite
of the war, the elephant and the
donkey are coming into their own
for publicity.
There are the usual questions
as to what the two parties stand
for and few may stop to wonder
why and when the symbols came
to be used.
Thomas Mast, we'll known
cartoonist of the seventies is US
ually credited with the dis
tinction of introducing these two
political animals.
Although the donkey was used
occasionally to lampoon Demo-
Gratis in Andrew Jackson's day, 1t
apparently did not acquire ma
tional status as a symbol until
Mast drew it in political car
toon in Harper's Weekly in 1870.
He did not introduce the Republl-
can elephant until 1874. In both
cases, he meant the symbols to
be uncomplimentary-the don
key was supposed to represent
Democratic stubbornness and stu
pidity, while the elephant was
supposed to represent Republican
clumsiness and timidity.
Pie By The Stalk!
That is about what A. J. Houck,
of Baldwin grows in the form OF
rhubarb. The other day he
brought in very large stalk
which would have been sufficient
unto itself for a luscious pie; and
atop the stalk was a leaf which
measured 351a inches across. Mr..
Houck reports that the bunch
from which the stalk was pulled
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-11
BELEvE-n-OR-NOr

The Skyland Post is the only
paper in North Carolina having
an audited circulation of over
three times the total population
OF the town in which it is pub
ished.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-11
Roosevelt Has
Made Decision
But, Won't Tell
Hull, Garner, Wheeler are Al
SO Candidates. Roosevelt
May Be Chosen.
FARLEY is OUT

Final plans are now being made
for the Democratic national con-
vention that will be held in Chi
cago, starting next Monday.
On the eve of the convention,
the nominee for president still re-
mains big question, to which
no one except perhaps Jim Far
lev and President Roosevelt
know the answer.
Franklin D. has made his his
toric decision relative to a third
term and last Sunday disclosed it
to Mr.. Farley, but no announce
ment of that decision will be
made until the convention next
week.
One thing seems to be sure and
that is Farley will not be can
didate for the nomination. Dur
ing the past week he announced
that he would resign his cabinet
position in August or September
to become head of the New York
Yankees baseball team.
Vice President John N. Garner
and Senator Burton K. Wheeler,
of Montana are busy lining up
their campaign plans for the con-
vention.
In event Roosevelt decides not
to run, it is believed that he will
throw his support to Tennessee
Cordell Hull, the able director OF
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-11

measured 71a feet across. All of
this would make a lot of pies and
justify the name by which rhu-
barb is known to many, "pie-
plant"
A. Turtle Tale!
If you have thought that only
tall tales were related to fish,
here is one on turtles. We did not
verify this one by Walter String
er but some one related the other
day that he saw a turtle along the
river and shot it with a rifle at a
distance of IS yards. The turtle
floated down the stream some
distance and later was picked up
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-11
Methodist Women
Met At Grassy CIR.

A meeting of the Women's Mis-
sionary Society of the Grassy
Creek Baptist church was held at
the home of Mrs. Tom Wagg, on
Thursday, June 20. Mrs. F. c.
Nye had charge of the program.
There were seven members and
three visitors present.
Following the business session,
the hostess, assited by Mrs. Jack
Thomas and Mrs. J. c. Pierce
served delicious refreshments.
The next meeting will be held
in the home of Mrs. Walter Hud-
Ter.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-11

foreign affairs.
In the meantime, Wendell Will
kie, Republican nominee, is get
ting more and more support.
Whoever is chosen, it is be-
lieved that Roosevelt will be CIV
en- the privilege of refusing the
nomination and of selecting the
man he wants.
The chances are two to one,
however, that he will accept the
bid for a third term, particularly
is this true in view of the present
world crisis.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-11
CHAUTUAQUA AT LOW
GAP WELL ATTENDED

The Christ ian Chautuaqua
which is now being held at the
Low Gap Presbyterian church is
being we'll attend, Rev. John W..
Luke said yesterday.
Rev. John McKinnon, of Max
ten, is in charge of the preach
ing. The average daily attendance
at the Bible school is around ~.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-11
A Long Engagement!
BOX SUPPER SAT.
NIGHT AT LANSING

It was announced this week
that the Lansing All club would
sponsor a box supper in the high
school gymnasium on Saturday
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-11
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
National Convention Opens In Chicago Monday

night, July IS, at 1880
Every one is invited to attend
and all girls are urged to bring
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-11

by Mr.. Stringer. It weighed 20
lbs! That sounds to me like some
turtle and some shot too. All of
this happened near Bina.
Tourist Trade!
Cherries are here again and
many besides the birds are en-
joying them. A group of West
Jefferson people who rode over
toward Boone the other day re-
ported that some young lads
were offering luscious sweet
cherries for sale. Some one of the
party complained about the price
and the young lads reported that
the prices were for tourists!
Even the very young are get
ting tourist-minded so should ev-
cry one in this section be; not
necessarily by boosting prices but
by making everything look spic
and span and by giving all visi-
tors to this section a cordial well
come so they will want to come
again.
A Long Engagement!
The other day young lady an
nounced her engagement and her
approaching marriage at the
same time. She pointed out that
long engagements are no longer
POPULAR. 'No," said her compaa-
ion, neither are marriages.!
We don't agree with the latter,
but we do believe that applies to
columns in most cases, so we will
stop short until next week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-11

boxes. The funds realized will go
to sponsor a representative to the
Short Course in Raleigh.
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HITLER
By REV. u. S. WYNN

By REV. e. S. VIM
For centuries, now long and wide,
In the sphere of human shame,
One has remained, in his class
alone,
And Judas is his name.
But, in kindly way did he be-
tray,
Mans benefactor and his friend,
And, when he saw what he had
done,
His wrong he sought to mend.
Today one divides this betrayer's
shame,
Which Judas-so long has had,
That shame is shared with Hitler,
The BEAST-now wild and mad.
What glory in his victories,
Where devastation reigns?
Where millions of lives are brok-
en-,
Where can Hitler count his gains?
Is Hitler not worse than Judas?
Judas crime-tho' great was
one,
While Hitler betrays-all human
kind,
All God and Christ and Heaven
have done.
ELISHA S. WYNN.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-07-11
AsHE COUNTY

is the air-conditioned section Of
North Carolina whose altitude
ranges from 5000 to $500 feet
above sea level. Twenty-Five miles
of the PARKWAY run through
the county.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

WaterviIle March 2s.-The annual
meeting and election Of officers Of
the Eyeryman's ible Class Of Wa
tefville took place Monday night,
at the Grace Methodist church.
Those to preside for 1940-l94l will
be as follows: President, Frederick
r. Book; vice-president, s. Cliff
Butcher; secretary, Allison Hugh
son; treasurer, Allan Fairhurst;
transportation, Wilbur Burton; So
cial committee, s. Gift Butcher and
Allison Hughson; visitation and
sick committee, Ernest Leonard and
Howard Grilley; committee In
charge Of guest speakers. John II.
TWelveS and Carl Froelich; song
leader, Charles Probert; pianist,
Mrs. Frances Butcher; auditors,
Ernest Leonard and Carl Froelich.
The guest speaker Sunday, March
81, at the regular weekly meeting
Of the Bible Glass will be Rev. DR..
Charles 8. Robertson, pastor Of the
Grace. Methodist church. A report
was given on two members who
have been Ill for several months.
Rev. Frederick Sawyer has returned
from the Waterbury hospital to his
home in Thomaston and Is irnprov-
ing, however, F. G. Slade Of Wav-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

Printing, the Pan-Amefican En|6.
ing. the Department Of 1ntsFlcF
Congressional Library, the white
House, the Capitol Building and the
supreme court building.
Saturday afternoon, April -, the
bus win leave the hotel at / O'Clock
for guided tour Of Annapolis ard
the United States Naval Academy
with stops at the State Capitol
Building and the Academy.
A trip to Arlington Cemetery, the
City Of Alexandria and Mount YER
non with steps at the Memorial AM
phitheater and the Curtis Lee Man
sion In Arlington cemetery and ct
Mount Vernon may be substituted
by all, for the foregoing trip.
Saturday evening win be left open
for the people to do what they
please. The party win leave the
hotel Sunday morning ct 6:l6
o'clock for motor coach transfer
to the Franciscan Monastery and
the Shrine Of the Immaculate Con-
ception or Geological Park. Sunday
afternoon at 1890 the party viii
leave for the Union Station IN time
for the return trip.
The train carrying the Waterbury
will leave here Friday
evening, April ~, at 9:l9 and ar
rive in Washington at 1880 Saturday
morning.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28
Annual Pilgrimage
For Teachers, Pupils
Trip to Washington, D. G., By Adult Educational
Schools of State--JOhn G. GiImartin, Local Chairman

Evening school pupils, teachers in
public schools and their friends viii
comprise the large party Of Water
burians who will make the annual
pilgrimage to Washington, D. c.,
April IL to IA, 1t was announced
this morning by John G. Gilmartin,
principal Of the Free Evening
schools.
This interesting weekend trip to
the nations capitol is an annual
event sponsored by the adult educa-
tional schools Of the state. This
years trip was recently sanctioned
after demands from all sections Of
the state were received.
Mr.. Gilmartin stated this morning
that the cherry blossoms era will
be at its best April 5 and 6, which
means that Waterburians making
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28
lockwood IN THE SPRINCTIME

According. to the National wildlife
Federation, another native Amer
lean not always properly appreciate
ed by his counttymen, but regarded
by Europeans Is one Of the most
ornamental trees in the world, is
the Towering Dogwood. However,
1t Is the showiest Of all spring flow
ering trees in the eastward of the
plains states and is a native of the
woods from Massachusetts, to Flor
ida, west to Ontario and Texas.
The real flowers Of the Dogwood
are produced In inconspicuous small
terminal heads, These are surround-
ed by petal like bractS, which almost
cover the horizontal spreading
branches and make the tree seem
to float in the soft spring air.
Artist Leslie Raglan has caught
the very essence of its magic IN
this painting for the new 1910 SER
les OF Wldlife Poster Stamps issued
by the Federation.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

the trip next month will have some
thing extra in their itinerary. The
itinerary arranged provides one Of
the most comprehensive trips yet
attempted by the sponsors with adj
ditional Sidetrips and optional ar
rangements included.
Upon arrival in Washington, d. c.,
private motor coaches will transfer
the party and their baggage from
the Union Station to the hotel
where breakfast will be served. An
other meals will be served at the
hotel except special box lunch on the
train returning from Washington.
Saturday morning, April 10, at
8:15 o'clock a bus will leave the
hotel for a guided tour Of the in
teriors Of public buildings with stops
at the Bureau Of Engraving and
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28
wHAI Es SPREAD HOBBY

Redondc, Cal. (Up).--The hobby
Of collecting mooalstones has sud.
denly burst into full bloom on all OF
the Southern California beaches.
County Recreation Superintendent
Jams x. Reid explains this Is be-
cause whales have come up into
the warm. shallow waters for their
annual "barging" which consists Of
scratching their backs on the bot
tom Of the ocean to scrspe on bar
nacles and other parasites which
Iecome moonstones.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28
SOUTH
BRITAIN
BRIEFS
BY BILL GARRIGUs

We may be a bit hasty, but as
we 60 to press, 1t appears that all
that concern about terrific floods
on the Housatonic was wasted.
The river threatens little, folks
have lived on the top floors Of
riverside houses for a few weeks,
a few pianos have been scratched
as they were moved to higher
levels, but the power house gang
down at Stevenson Dam has been
on the jol. Gradually drawing off
flood waters, nursing the old river
along, the men at the gates have
done a remarkable job and pre-
vented much damage. Ice jams
that seemed very serious have
largely faded away. Cold nights
Rave restrained little brooks that
flow into the Housatonic and the
lower level Of the stream has re-
stored confidence in the breasts
Of riverside folks.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28
Bible Class Elects
Fred Book President
Grace Methodist Pastor Secured As Speaker Next
Sunday Parent Teacher Plan Food Sale Tomorrow

WATERVILLE
Mra aenisn CsErsspOndsns-ss UnsEs st-TeL s.ssSz
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

Chauncey Jerome, . New Haven
clockmaker who managed to sue
coed in spite Of the lack Of . Yale
education, wrote in 1859 that he
had once overcome unreasonable
weather ..
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

There's still chance for trou-
ble. It's plenty early to crow. But
IL Massachusetts, doesn't thaw too
fast and dump too much water
into the river, the power company
gang at Stevenson win probably
manage to avoid further lawsuits
from damp, angry, fIoOd-smitten
victims.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28


"rhe rext s,,,,,,e,. u,os III. co,6
nna nS 1eeI ,s,h;c,, ,,o,, We w ~ ~ ~
IA ,ao,.,s ,,,,I T n,,a,. $500 onS
1,s.,ah ,,,an" - az vo,,,n 49, ,,oor,Ia
zee haard erect Saa1 aho,,t
T,rara NOS ,ca enT srcr IN a,,o,.s,
Der on the 7th OF June, while on
my way to work, about a mile
from home, dressed throughout
with thick wooden clothes, and an
overcoat on, my hands got so cold
that I was obliged to lay down my
tools and put on q pair Of nit
tens which I had in my pocket. 1t
On tne !On OF June. my wlie
DEougnt IN some ciotnes tnat mao
Deen spread on the ground the
Mgnt Delore, Wnlcn were frozen
sun as ~ winteF. IN Inc 4tn OF
July, saw severa! men pltcnng
quoltS N the middle OF the DAY
with tnlck ovetcoats on, ana the
sun sninlpg pFlgnt at Lle same
tMe. a poqy c0ulo not leet very
p9Eloklc ~ sucn Weatner. olten
saw men noslng corn. Soop ~ the
enc % 2 TOW ano get " the sun
~ Me !ence % WaEm themselves.
NoI nan enougn corn ElpSaeo tnaI
year 10 lurn!sn seed aor tne next.
There's the record written by n
survivor. That was before We dis
covered Florida, prior to tie era
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

The Paramount Community clu5
held a card party last night for
members at the club rooms on Es-
sex avenue. Prizes were given and
refreshments served, with Mrs.
George Caldwell, ways and means
chairlady in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

Easter Sunday morning saw
more froze-. motor cars steaming
through South Britain Main street
than we've experienced all winter.
The past winter has been tough
an everyone, and winter hung on
like the grippe or hard-cider
jag. Woodpiles took it on the chin.
Grassy Hill residents experienced
that "farthest North feeling"
when snow blocked the roads for
days at q time. But Connecticut
has gone through cold spells be-
fore, in winter and In summer,
and stu the populace has sur
viyed. Maybe Wen make a crop
this year, II the frost ever gets
out Of the ground and the mud
dries in time for the spring plow-
ing before Labor Day. Anyway,
wen try. That's what Yankees are
noted for, their ability to try and
to overcome many of the unpleas-
mt things in life.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

An all day food sale for the bene-
fit Of the Parent-Teacher associa-
ton Of Waterville will take place
Friday, March 20, at Kramer
Brothers Market on Thomaston
avenue. Mrs. Ralph Bates is in
charge and wishes it known, that
all contributions Of food will be
greatly appreciated, whether pre-
viotisly solicited or not.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

srly street. continues to be gu
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28
BingO Tomorrow

BangO Tomorrow
The Holy Name Society of st.
Michael's Church will resume It's
weekly bingo games Friday night in
the Parish Hall, at $3.50 o'clock
under a committee including Pat
rick Shea, James McAree, Fred
Truslove, John Woidloski, George
Tucker, Bill Brennan, William Gre
gan and Robert Cosgriff.
There will be four prizes given, and
as special feature, q surprise
award and door prize. Coffee nd
doughnutS Will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

About thirty members and friends
Of the Pride Of WEIGH Circle, Com
panions Of the Forest, gathered at
Forester'S Hall Tuesday night to wit
ness paper demonstration. A large
number Of articles were on display,
including dust cloths, dish cloths,
sponges, card table covers, table
cloths. camping equipment, all made
from paper. Following the demon
stration refreshments were served.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

Mrs. James Coffey Of Thomaston
avenue, had her sister, Miss Dolly
smallus, Of Waterbury, as a guest
Easter Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

John Whalen Of Huntington ave-
nue. who has been i'll for several
days has recovered sufficiently to
return to his work.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-03-28

Personals
John Sonier Of Thomaston ave-
nue. Is confined to his home with an
injured foot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17

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