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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-07-06

Brooklyn, n. Y, was in Boston Sun
day for the dedication of the chanel
at Resthaven in memory of Mrs. Eliza
/ J. Benjamin, mother of the founder of
the home of Atty. Edgar P. Benjamin.
Mrs. Harriette Slawson Farley re-
turned this week to her home in Buf-
falO, \. Y. after a months soiourn in
Boston, her former home. While here
she enjoyed hospitalities of many
friends.
Tuesday, June %, the members of
the Varietas Club Of the Shaw House
with their guests, had most enjoyable
evening on the occasion of their Green
and Yellow Prom which was held in
the beautifully decorated Gym at Shaw
House. Music was furnished for dane
ing by Crosby and his Rhythm Makers.
Among the guests present were Misses
Frances Bennett, Helen Dane, Audrey
IS. kinner, Bernice Harris, Ionia
( Daughtry; Mrs. Flora G. Vest, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. vii
liam \. Ace, Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip
Simpson, Mr.. and Mrs. Booker I. Stan
field: Nessrs. Gustave White, J. Lewis,
John Kenney, Carlos Pettigrew, vii
liam Howard, Edgar Warner, Edward
Hardrick. Clarence Scott. Leonard vii
son, PaUl Jones, Samuel O'Bryant
Charles O'Bryant, George Shepard
Arthur Hunter The club members in
clude Misses Elizabeth Lewis, Claudia
Hardrick, Dorothy Dinkle, Mary Grit
| fifth. Mary Waters, Viola Key, Esther
/ Alcock. Mrs. Dorothy Wilson and Mrs.
Mae Sheppard.
/ The Mighty Martins Of Roxbury are
giving bicycle party, July Il, at / 30
Meet at the corner OF Walnut Ave. and
Bower St., Roxbury.
A Fashion Parade for Charity was
given by the Junior Associates Co.
| Workers For The Blind in Boston and
Greater Boston at Good Will Hall,
Ritz Plaza. 21S Huntington Ave.
Thursday, June -. H. A Durbin, ad-
visor; Louise Cooke, president; Gwen
dolyn Walker, chairman.
Master Howard Richardson. nephew
Iof Miss Gertrude Brown Of 967 Blue
Hill Ave, Dorchester, along with re-
eeiving his diploma from Junior High
School at the age Of Il, is the proud
recipient Of his fifth consecutive schol-
arship from the South End School of
Music. The young boy, an apt piano
student, viii take a summer course at
the Longee School of Music in Cam
bridge.
], Word comes from Rev. and Mrs.
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recording secy., Miss Grace Reed;
tlnan. Secy., Mrs. Sabina Vaughn;
treas, Mrs. Nettie Tillman; chaplain.
Mrs. Fannie Fields, Mistress of Cere-
monies for the evening was Mrs.
Sabina Vaughn who presented gifts to
the past officers.
Mrs. Aberdeen A. Archer announces
the marriage of her niece, Miss Lee
nora E. Griffith to Mr.. Christopher NJ.
Breezy at her residence, As Bower St.
on June q. The wedding march was
played by Miss Gloria Kennedy. The
contracting parties We're united in
marriage by the Rev. Leroy Ferguson
of St. Cyprian's Church. The bride
was given away by her father, Mr..
James Griffith. Solo, "The dav of
Golden Promise" was sung BY Mrs.
Mae Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Archer
were the attendants, Mrs. Lillian
Daniels maid of honor and Miss Jackie
Graham (cOusinl was the bridesmaid.
Many relatives and friends were pres
ent and many gifts received. Mr..
and Mrs. Breezy will reside at 302
Dudley St.
Mrs. Vera Garfield is confined to her
home with a severe attack of grippe
with DR.. T. Z. A McCurdy attending.
The John W Williams Club of
Columbus Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church
held its last business meeting for the
season at the residence of Mrs. Hazel
Miller, Newbern Street. Boston. when
plans were arranged for the clubs
closing party, and an extensive pro-
gram of the clubs activities in the
Fall was outlined. All officers We're
reelected unanimously. After the
business session, a social hour was
held and refreshments were served BY
the hostess. On Wednesday evening.
June 26, the club held its closing party
at $50 Massachusetts, Avenue. The
evening was fully spent with pleasing
entertainment and much gaiety, in the
midst of which Mrs. Isadora Tucker
led the march into the dining room
beautifully decorated with the club
colors, yellow and orchid, and decora-
ted tables laden with the choicest deli
cacies, which were enjoyed by all.
Among the invited guests present
We're: Mrs. Anita Perkins and daugh-
ter Suzetts; Miss Gladys Pierce. Mrs.
Estelle Lane, Mrs. Cora Schuyler, Mrs.
Ada c. Rice, Miss Mamie Crosson,
Mrs. Edna Irving, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Wells, Mr.. Robert Wilson,
Mr.. Robert Barber. Mr.. Prout, Mr..
Russell Thomas, Mr.. William Allen,
Mr. Walter Brown, Mr.. Lesueur. and
others. The club viii resume work in
September. Mrs. Isadora Tucker is
president, and Mrs Viola Alexander
Is secretary.
Mrs. Margaret Kinlock Hull Of
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WANTED

Men wanted TO sell ladies' dresses
on weekly payments. Chance TO make
$500 weekly. Call Monday morning,
300 AM.
GEORGE P. cOVELL
|oHA Sna"muf Ave. Roxbury
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Bernard

The funeral Of James Bernard. u
Marble St, Roxbury, was held at Ban
g0r, Maine. Interment at Mt. Hope
Cemetery, Bangor. Maine. J. B. John
son, undertaken.
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Recent Deaths


Featherstone
The funeral of Samuel Featherstone,
50 Camden ST., Roxbury. was held at
Peoples Baptist Church on Saturday.
June %. Interment at Mt. Hope.
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WEDNE SDAY
MDNIcHT) July >, 40

BUSES leave fremont and Hammond Se., BOSTON;
Bower and Humboldt Ave- RcxBURY, at II.5o PM,
sharp! Round Trip, including Dance-S1.oo.
MAIDEN Buses leave Eastern Ave, linear Main ST.
a Ills PM, Sharp! Round Trip Nth Admission TO
Dance SIPS.
bROCkION Buses leave a Paine School. Crescent St,
ll3O P.M Round Trip. including Dance IS cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

bride and groom is in order" Hugh was saying Then I have sur prise for you"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
King George of Greece Lost, Regoined Throne

THE Greeks kicked him out,
 then called him back to rule them. Thus George II, king of the Hellenes, pictured on the stamp above, is one of few monarchs who has lost and regained a crown,
 George fled Greece in 1923, dur ing an uprising against him, a year after his accession. A repub- lie was established by plebiscite in 1924, continued for 10 years. Then the Greeks, following dem- ocratic principles which governed ancient Athens, voted again, this time to restore the monarchy, George returned, but Premier John Metaxas is virtual dictator.
 George II is no Greek, but Dane. When Greek independence was achieved in 1821-29, Prince Otto of Bavaria was given the crown. He ruled for 29 years, was expelled in 1862. Prince William, son of King Christian TX of Dem mark, was elected king, became George I. He was assassinated in 1913, succeeded by Constantine, who was deposed by Allied Pow CTS in 1917. His son, Alexander, reigned until his death in 1920. Constantine returned, abdicated in 1922 in favor of George II.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
week here in no time.'
By Will Donch

week here in no time"
 "That's about three times as much as we had the first year we were married" Martha put in. "That's perfect, Dad" Jerry was all smiles. "When do we start?" Valerie was silent
 "You can go to work the Mon- day after New Years" Hugh went on. And that's only half-There's little house over on Front street, an attractive place, even if it is sman-T called the owner and he'll let you have it for S25 a month. We'll all go over and see it tomor- row Well, Valerie, what do you think of it?"
 Jerry answered for her. Wal and are just tickled pink over 1t. Mighty good of you to go to all that trouble, Dad. We can get mar ried Saturday and start living i Monday, can't we, honey?" Valerie forced a laugh. "You're not giving me much time, Jerry. have to buy trousseau, and Mother insists on big wedding. But maybe it can be arranged. I'm dying to see the house." she went on, genuinely delighted now. We'll have to buy furniture, and see about cook"
 Hold on, here, to-be-Mrs. Jerry Connolly. You can't afford cook on $25 week." Jerry bantered.
 You don't expect" Valerie arked incred,11o1,sly 'Whv Jerry $25 won't even keep me in clothesl"
 (TO Bee 0ntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28

bride and groom is in order" Hugh prise for you"
 Martha slipped the wine without tasting it, her eyes rowing around the table. She had expected Mary to ask to be left out of the party, but here she was, pushing Valerie into the spotlight at every op- portunity, leading the conversation into channels where Valerie could shine - in small talk about new plays and books giving Valerie every chance to show to best ad- vantage. Martha wondered if she herself would have been as gen. erous.
 The twins had accepted Jerry's choice, too. As always, everything Big Brother Jerry did must be right, and if they bore any anil mostly toward the newcomer, they carefully concealed it.
 Lets have coffee, around the fire" Martha heard herself saying. Then we can hear about this big surprise your father has to tell us"
 Its really not as big surprise as may have made it sound" the doctor began. You know, Valerie and Jerry, this decision of yours came rather sudden = Jerry leaving school and all that.
 ITO end the suspense, the sur- prise is just this = Jerry has job. Not much of a job, of course, at first, but it will pay enough for you to live on here in town.
 T was telling John, down at the drug store, about you today, Jerry, and he wants you to go to work for him again. You'll be a clerk out in front at first, of course, just as you were during the summers you worked for him before. But he'll pay you more now. Start at $25 a week"
 "What?" Valerie gasped. 'Twen- ty-f1ve-"
 But Jerry cut her short. That's swell. Dad. We can get by on that fine"
 John will give you a raise in couple of months or so, as soon as you get into the swing of things. And hell give you chance to get in some time behind the case, too, so that you'll get better acquainted with drugs. With your knowledge of medicine, and all the things you've learned in school, you'll have no difficulty in passing the pharmacy board exams next fall. As registered pharmacist you should be earning $50 to $60
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
Cn AAMlSJM C.n A
WINTER SPORTS

WINTER SPORTS
 There's no time off for winter in the world of sports, as the nation must be entertained and exercised, whether as spectators or players. Wrestle around with these questions about winter sports.
 l. What is the difference between a slalom and sitzmark?
 2 Name five articles, other than clothing used by the well-equipped skier.
 B. How many men are on a bas- ketbal court when the ball is in play?
 4. What group of big time foot ball teams is prohibited by its own rules from playing in post-season, mid-winter games?
 5. What is puck?
 Answers on Back Page.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
INJURED
ITALIAN VETERANS
 ARRANGING PARTY

The Waterbury chapter Italian World War Veterans, and it's aux Hilary will hold their annual chil- dren's party tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in Liberty hall.
 At e recent meeting chapter olii- eers elected were: Preeldent. dio- vannl eivllla: secretary, oaetaiio Iciesca: treasurer. Carmelo Donag- lla, and directors, Concotto Cam. pnena and Francesco Roas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
. SERIAL STORY

YESTERDAY: Under the dOc- tors careful questioning, Mary admits that she Is lal love with Jerry. But she cares too much for him to allow him to wreck his career, She tells Dr. Connolly she believes Valerie is sincerely in love with Jerry, but promises, if she ever discovers Valerie is mak- ing Q fool of Jerry, to do all she can to break up the romance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
CHAPTER VI

DIR. CoNNELLY's SURPRISE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-28
. STORIES
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-07-04
Telephone Line Urges
Patrons to Listen In

SPRING HILL, KAN.-L. H. Sny-
der, who has been in the telephone
business most of his 81 years, sees
no harm in party-line subscribers
listening in on their neighbors' con-
versations. In fact, he encourages it.
He owns the Milo Telephone COM
pany Of southwestern Johnson and
northern Miami counties. which has
more than 200 subscribers sharing
"a party lines.
He calls listening in "rubbering"
and believes it is all right.
For instance" he said, "some-
body is sick and doctor is called.
The neighbers get a first-hand re-
port on the sick persons condition
and are ready to offer aid.
Maybe a couple of women are
planning neighborhood entertain
ment-the women listening in can
offer suggestions and can save lot
Of individual calling"
ALI the Milo subscribers lift their
receivers when the bell rings four
longs. They know that Snyder or
one Of his three operators is on the
other end with a flash"
Whenever a neighbours house is
afire, child is sick or a car is
mired on the country road, Snyder's
service goes into operation. He calls
all the nearby subscribers and in
forms them of the emergency. Ac-
ton on his 'tip' he leaves to them
to organize.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-07-04
1t Did Happen Here!

Just six months ago Wendell L. Willkie was known
to probably less than few thousand Americans and
then his reputation that of business man. Last
Thursday Mr.. Willkie nominated as the Repub-
lican candidate for the Presidency of these United
States after only six ballots at the party convention
Think whatever else you will about the man, he
tainy performed at least a minor political miracle.
For years the G. 0. P. convention has been a mere
front for the bosses who permitted deserving party
members" to have good time the convention floor
while they picked the candidates in obscure That
secret which practically the entire country
ahead shared and it helped little bit in the
that the only function of the rank and file of the party
to vote for the bosses selections But the rank
and file finally rebeled. That proved by Franklin
Roosevets huge majority despite the fact that the
Republican party claimed several millions more regis
tered voters than the Democrats could muster Of
course, there other and important reasons
for Mr.. Hoover's defeat, but the "back-room domna
ton of the G. o. P. also contributed to that result
This year it different story. For several
weeks after number of friends had suggested his
candidacy Mr.. Wiie refused to take them seriously.
But in short time thousands of political amateurs"
had formed Willke clubs all the country and the
Indiana business decided to heed their demand
that he run. Even then he had real organization,
the end he lacked such backing but it proved unneces
sary.
Whether or not Mr.. Willde makes real battle
of the coming election, his nomination has had re-
freshing effect upon country whose people are thor
oughly fed up with the selfish shenanigans of pro-
fessionals in the field of politics. The old gag about
nominations and elections the people have spoken,
once has become something better than political
inanty.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-07-04
The Spirit of Nineteen-FOrty

Who on this Fourth of July will not be able to
recall the famous painting entitled "The Spirit of
Seventy Six that heroic of three batte-scared
Revolutionary warriors? AS every schoolboy knows,
the figures represented the courage determination and
will for freedom Of the who founded this country
We have boosted that the very spirit has con-
nued to live in the hearts of Americans, that it has
kept US free and made us strong among nations.
1t is fitting that this patriotic fervor should still
dominate sentiments. Today, perhaps than at
any other time since those troubled years of Washing
ton, Jefferson and Hamilton, have need of all the
courage, determination to exist nation and the
will to uphold the Republic Indeed we may need that
moral reserve more than did the fathers of our
country. For democracy then a idea, the
hope and dream of oppressed peoples in every land.
Now however, much of the rest of the world is swept
by another type of revolution Nazi-Fascism which
individual liberty, mighty reactionary move
ment which makes people the slaves of the State.
One OF the chief reasons for the of this
revolution of reaction has been the failure of democ
racy in many countries it now dominates. Germany,
the Scandinavian countries, the Low Countries and
of them were half-hearted limitations of the
democracy we know. Nonetheess governments of free
people failed dsmaly in those lands failed to feed and
for the people, failed to hold the peoples confidence
or, in the end failed to protect the very liberties
which they were based.
Thus has democratic government fallen into dis
repute with most of the world outside the Americas.
Only in the United States has it's been real and
complete.
So it has come to pass that we are again an island
of freedom in envious world of hatred and oppres
sion. No man yet foresee what hardships we will
have to face to maintain liberty but anyone
that trouble is ahead For not only is the political
foundation of the totataran world bitterly opposed to
ours but its economic and moral tenets also based
theories which cannot be harmOniZed with those of
highly probable that it will find us standing alone
against the world.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-07-04
Bruckarfs Washington Digest
Universal Military Training Plan
Will Encounter Stiff Opposition
Government Owned Monopoly to Control Trade in
Surplus Products of North and South America
Also Faces Serious Consideration.

solini and Stain in the training for
military service.
OF course, the congress will new
er agree to such a thing as that.
There would be public revolt
against any such program, but I
relate these details because they &C
tually are being discussed by men
in key positions in the Presidents
cabinet.
! doubt also that congress can be
driven into adoption of any military
service program of compulsory
character. There are dangers in a
world so upset as ours is Of this
day. No one can dispute that. On
the other hand, congress has voted
some six or seven billion dollars to
be spent for defense preparation,
and unless that is wasted, as some
20-odd billions have been wasted in
recent years, there ought to be some
worthwhile defense structure result
from use of that money. The pres
ent defense program, as it stands
today, provides regular army of
100000 men-the largest peacetime
army in our history. A navy of fight
ing ships which will be the largest
feet in all history will be construct
ed from these funds. Airplanes by
the thousands are provided for in
the general defense program.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-07-04
Both Girls and Boys
MiRhf Be Included

That is the general thought. There
are those in the administration, how
ever, who would 60 much further.
They would make universal military
training embrace both boys and
girls. They would train the girls of
10 or 10 years to at into a great
war auxiliary-equipped to make
uniforms and medical supplies and
produce and pack the proper foods
and that sort of thing. And this
group within the Presidents official
family would have all of those boys
and girls do this work and do it
with almost no compensation, ex-
cept their own food and clothes. In
other words, II the extremes are
attained in this direction, it would
mean adoption practically Of the
methods wed by Hitler. Mus
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-07-04
Proposes National.
Guard for Alaska
Defense Need Explained BY
Army Chief of Staff.

WASHINGTON.- Enlistment of g
National Guard in Alaska is planned
by the army as part of the new de-
tense program for that area. Gen.
George c. Marshall, chief of staff,
told senators about this when he won
a $4,000, 900 appropriation for de-
tense in that area. The testimony
has just been made public.
1--WE are anxious to create Ma
tional Guard in Alaska" the general
said, adding that the federal gov
eminent probably would provide
armories and other equipment usual
ly provided by the states.
Pointing out that half of the go, 900
persons in Alaska were Eskimos,
Aleuts and Indians, Senator Thomas
3D., Okla.) asked whether they would
make ''good soldiers"
General Marshall explained that
the army expected much more re-
Spouse from citizens than would be
expected in this country" with al
most "every able bodied man from
10 to As years" joining the National
Guard.
He said that guard units probably
would be established at Seward, An
chorage, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, and
Nome, with an r. o. T. c. unit of
the University of Alaska at Fair
banks.
1T is very important to us to have
unit in Alaska" he explained, "as
such a unit constitutes a definite
national defense asset, at a place
and a time when it might be needed
very much"
Marshall also told senators about
fortified areas, air bases and SUBJ
marine bases being established by
Russia on the coast opposite Alaska,
adding that "our navy is now es-
tablishing certain naval air and sub
marine bases in Alaska"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-07-04

packing the Supreme court Of the
United States two years ago.
Tremendous opposition has sprung
up to each of these plans, but the
opposition comes from different
quarters and for different reasons.
As far as my survey has gone, Of
course, there are many Implications
among opponents, but it must be
said that the fundamental objection
to each comes from a different base.
Reasons for the two proposals, as
stated by those who are working
with Mr.. Roosevelt on the plans,
are to be found wholly in the fear
that Hitler's legions-armies and
fifth column" workers-will invade
the Western hemisphere, sooner or
later. Whether this fear is wholly
genuine or partly political, cannot
say; yet that fear is being used to
the utmost to force acceptance by
congress and the general public Of
two-part program TO meet the ex-
pected invasion that is thus far just
a mirage. The program, Of course.
comes from the wave Of hysteria
which has been allowed to develop,
or has been openly promoted for
political purposes.
There is thus far no clear cut pro-
gram on universal service. Gen.
orally speaking, it provides for the
training Of youth of Is for one year.
1t is not entirely training on the
drill field or in camp. 1t includes
training in work behind the front"
That is to say, men must be trained
in airplane factories, in handling
planes on the air fields, in gun fac
tories. powder factories. bridge
building. transportation and general
automotive work and a thousand
other lines of service, each of which
must contribute active and complete
collaboration when the boys with
the guns and bombs are out in front
Of the enemy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-07-04
lobbyist Hews Copies
OF Weapons With Past

SKATER, CALF. - Ralph
Shorts sparetime hobby is carving
copies Of famous weapons. He bor-
rows the originals from his friends
to be used as models.
His collection now includes repro
auctions Of knife used for dueling
in Haiti; Chinese dagger; q ma
chete issued to the U. S. marines
in 1912; gun used by John Wes-
ley Hardin, infamous bandit; a AS
caliber revolver carried by Wild Bill
Hickok: an English-mads pistol; a
cap and ball derringer that once
belonged to a prisoner captured by
Judge Roy Bean, prominent figure
in the law west Of the Pecos,
as well as models Of the Colt in the
early 1850s.