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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-02-02
COLUMBUS YOUTH RECEIVES
PATENT ON STEAM LOCOMOTIVE

SINCE he was ten years old. III The
on his inpsntion, he has inspected
railroad shops and locomotives from
coast To coast. He has ridden in the
cab with hundreds Of engineers
asking questions--iistening, watch
ing, studying, learning, He has
spent entire summer vacations in
railroad shops--working fer moth
ing Just to learn more about en-
gines. He has read and stucied
text books, brochures ana mechani-
ca. treatises.
He keeps the model of his engine
in his bedroom at home and says
thai it is SO big that it sticks out
the door He has exhibited it at
the Ohio State Fair and has silver
cup that he won as an exhibitor. This
cup IS his priced possession--secoEd
only to his Letters Patent
John Gibson is soft spoken and
unassuming, He hopes that some day
he may have money enough to go to
college and learn more about engin-
eering, but he is very sure that he
will never give up inyenting.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-02-02
MARY LOU WILLIAMS IS
AMERICAS PREMIER SWING
PIANIST AND ARRANGER

swings with the band
Benny Go oman has been after
Mary Lou Williams for several years
to join his trio but, having been with
Kirk for nine years and having es-
tablished herself as fixture With
the outfit she would not leave---be-
sides she is Loyal to the maestro who
had lots to do with her becoming
popular and successful in this par
ticular field. Not only has Good
man, the king Of swing, offered Mary
Lou bigger contract. but there's
not a city, town or hamlet where
the unit appears that she is not Of
fered what is generally termed a big
ger and better opportunity to branch
out for herself. Mary Lou is salts
fed with her present arrangement
and seems to be doing al. right too.
Her nationwide tour will give
number OF iitterbug frenzied fans
the opportunity to hear some Of her
popular compositions, namely:
"Froggy Bottom "Ghost of Love-
and the old and still favorite tinci-
IDENTIFY the theme song Of the band)
Until the Real Thing Comes Along.
R,rn in Pittsburgh, Pa, on May
4. 1910. Mary Lou still makes
home there fo,. her mother and sister,
Her mother was a talented organst
and still is active In church circles
in Smoketown. After exploring cias-
sics for a number Of years Mary Lou
stepped out for the popular brand
Of music. She's n aged the piano
since six and Is today one of the
best. Yes, she's married to John
Williams also musician Remember
John Williams Syncoators?
Mary Lou dreams numbers, jumps
out Of bed and plays EN-. She
weighs about i2a. Her tunes al
ways keep her busy cashing checks
whenever she comes into town after
Il tour with the band Modest about
it, Mary Lou believes she's just
plumb lucky, And that's that!
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-02-02

Said to bc the only feminine majel
dance pianist since the celebrated
Romona left Paul Whiteman, Mas
Lou IL q 1od copy.
Nicknamed prelude she il the
composer of over twenty-five sensa-
tional song tunes which are featnf-
ed by the Kirk musica aggregation.
They also call her the gnl that
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-02-02
AMERICAN
WOODMEN
N E W S

The American w oadmen Chorus
held their election of officers at the
Fifth Street YWCA on their last
regular meeting. Officers were elee-
ted as follows.
Mrs. Emma McKissick, president !:
Mr.. Wilbur Jackson, vice president !;
Mrs. Irene Jackson, secretary; Mrs.
Manila Finley, assistant secretary
Mrs. Ruth Doizer, treasurer; Mrs.
Albert Camp, chaplain; Mrs. Rober-
u Hargrfaye, pianist; Mrs. Dovic
Barr, director.
The chorus rendered program
at Norwood Christian Church on last
Sunday evening at pm. Deputy
Jesse Nimmons was the principal
speaker, his subject was: Eve are
doing great work and we can't
come down" His discussion was
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-02-02

sympathy with these Neighbors who
lost their father recently.
The following on our sick list:
Mrs. r sa Richard, air. Andrew
Wilkes, Rev. Warren and Mrs. Edna
Cunningham. We are glad to note
that Mrs. Gussie Sum III, MiAns@
Camp, Mrs. Carrie TinSey and Mrs.
Etacl Prear have recovered.
Though you may travel the World
ov /, to find the beautiful; But you
mist carry il with vu on, you find
it not.
BIRDY DAVIS, Reporter
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-02-02

Cleveland, 0. (Speciai) --Iiarold
FL. Burton, elected mayor of Ctcvc-
land three times by the largest ma.
jorities in that city's history. toda,
announced his candidacy for the Re
publican nomination for the United
States Senate.
In authorizing the circulation ol
petitions placing his name on the
May I4tl primary ballot, MayoI
Bmrton said:
Tn this critical period ! was.
10 be OF the greatest service
am able. II elected to the United
States Senate / will dedicate
myself to f1e best interests Of
The public as whole. and IS,
prriaIly 10 the causes OF peace.
rrani,nnv. industrial and agri-
cultural recovery and the needs
Of those in distress without fanlt
Of their own.
n shall meet my responsi-
biIities az Mayor of Cleveland
throughout the campaign In
case Of my resignation to take
Office in the Senate in January.
lo4l. whoever then is my Direc-
for oil Law will succeed to my
duties as Mayor and thus safe
guard the policies Of nv CITY adj
ninisira'ion for The remaining
eleven months of my present
terna."
Republicans. recognizing Ohio is
pivotal state III this presidential
year, are urging Rurton's candidacy
10 bolster tllr ticket where strength
nlost needed in the northern
sounties.
The Cieveiander's immense popu-
lariiv in his own county is evidenced
BY his record at The voting booth
where his success has been pheno-
nncnal
Both from an economic and geo
orsnhical standpoint. repre- sentation
in the Senate at Washington from
the northern halt Of the state is de-
sirable in order to strengthen the
Republican ticket from top to bot
tom.
Harold Hitz Burton broke into
national prominence four years ago
Within lew months aftes his fir 81
election as Mayor Of Cleveland he
had made great strides toward re-
storing the reputation of Ohio's lare-
est industrial area as good place
III which to work and live.
The story Of how Cleveland. un-
der Burton's leadership. has forged
ahead TO its rigltfuI place as wei
governed industrial city with q
bright future has been broadcast
throughout tb world.
Burton's political career began il
1923 when he polled the Creates
number of votes cast in the election
or State Representative III Cuya-
toga County. Since then he has dtl.
,Iicated the feat of leading tbs ticket
4 every election III whiels lie has
been candidate
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-02-02

In October, 1929. Burton left tile
Ohio House OF Representatives to
become Law Director OF Cleveland.
He successfully became Acting City
Manager and Acting Mayor OF that
city until February, 1882, when he
resumed the active practice OF law.
Dur the next two years he was:
Elected President of the
Cleveland Bar Association; appoint
ed associate counsel for Cleveland,
Oberlin and other Ohio municipali-
ties iii electric and gas rate litiga-
lion. chairman Of the Inter- City
Committee on Lake Ports; member
Of the Governors Commission on
County Government. and chairman
Of the Cleveland Boardsof Educa-
ton Committee on Citizenship
Training.
AS candidate in 1884 for the
County Charter Commission OF his
home county, Burton again received
the most votes and was chosen chair
man. His vote getting ability is fur
ther reflected in the following fig
urcs whicl, show the number OF
votes lie obtained in excess of his op-
poncnts III each of three Cleveland
mayoralty elections:
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-02-02
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1910.

good club member. An interesting
discussion followed on the points
that were given. Mrs. Arletta Pow
ell, chairman Of the Industrial Com
mittee was guest Of the club. This
week the club held their regular
supper meeting.
On aast Thursday the Entire Nous
Industrial Club held their regular
supper meeting at which time . plea
SAINT evening was enjoyed IN games
and singing.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-02-02

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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-02-02

very timely and to the point. Mr..
Birdie lies was master Of ceremonies.
Mrs. Winnie Camp of s. Summit
Street will be hostess for the Social
Club on Monday night.
The officers will hold Their month
" meeting Sunday at pm. at the
home Of the clerk.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-02-02

Mrs. Manila Finley was appoint
ed chairman Of the Sunshine Com
mittee recently.
Two of our nurses, Mrs. Madeline
Nimmons and Mrs. Jackson assisted
at the funeral Of Mr.. Young, father
Of Mrs. Florence Daugherty and
Mrs. Isabelle Douglas. We arc IN
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-02-02
Appearing With Andy
Kinks Band In
Dayton Tonight
By TED YATES

NEW YORK fC) Rated BY lead
ers in the band world as the premier
ers in the band word as the premier
pianist and arranger of her sex,
Mary Lou Williams, appearing with
ANDY Kirk's Orchestra is currently
being presented in threatres and
bathrooms throughout the country.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-02-02

Three years ago Burton was elect
ed to the Board Of Trustees III file
United States Conference Of May
ors. His work in promoting the well
fare OF cities as a whole through this
organization gained wide recognition
and bronsht material benefits to
communities IN Ohio an. elsewhere.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
BY LILLIAN COX ATHEY.

Calls have been coming in from
ambitious mushroom growers who
wish to establish in their minds a
sure and safe rule for distinguishing
the edible fungi from the poisonous
ones. This cannot be done in short
time. Studying the fresh fungus
growths in their habitat, knowing
their special parts, and reading q
reliable treatise upon the most COM
mon edible and poisonous mush-
rooms to be found in that special
locality should be part of the ground
work if you wish to become familiar
enough with mushrooms for safety.
Because you do not have to be
warned against those that are HARM
less, it is wiser to know something
about the genus that has in it both
some edible species and some of the
most poisonous, and this genus Is
known as Amanita.
The color of the spores is one of
the most important characteristics,
for this will reveal to you whether
the plant is safe or not. You may
determine the color by placing the
cap, spore surface down, upon a
sheet OF white paper or black paper
and leave it under an inverted glass
for sometime so that no air will
reach it to carry off any of the
spores. Your print will show radiat-
ing gills which also clearly indicate
the color of the spores. They may
be white, pink, black, or rusty
brown. Refer to your authority for
details to determine whether you
have poisonous one.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
County Clubs
Install Officers

Formal installation of officers of
the Montgomery County Sorop-
timist and Venture Clubs was held
last night in a joint program at
the Kenwood Golf and Country
Club.
Miss Viola Almony of Baltimore,
director of the South Atlantic re-
gion, installed the following Sorop-
timist officers: Mrs. Mary Sewers,
president; Mrs. Florence CrossOn,
vice president; Mrs. Helen Schaef-
fer, secretary, and Mrs. Ruth Farm
ham, treasurer.
The Venture officers were in
stalled by Miss Mary Bourke, Ven-
ture chairman and also president
of the Washington Venture Club,
and included Miss Dianthia Bowie,
president; Miss Catherine Caldwell,
vice president: Annabelle Dierdorf,
secretary; Margaret Graves, treas
urer, and Aria McGinnis, historian.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
that would have told you here, in.
deed, is danger"

that would have told you here. in
deed, is danger"
The cap is usually broadly convex
or regular. At maturity it may be
almost fiat. The stem has its con-
spicuous collar, and the gills are free
from the stem.
The character of the lamellae
(gills) and the internal structure of
the stem may be determined If you
will cut the stem and sap through
from top to base. using a sharp knife
and making clean cut. This gives
YOU a grand view of the gills, free
from the stem, and will reveal
whether the stem is hollow, solid, or
packed with weblike mycelium, and
if the stem is tough, f1eshy or hard.
In order to know this genus we'll,
study the gill-bearing fungi with
close attention to the stem, gills,
and cap, and the habit of growth.
There are 20 American species in
the genus Amanita. Some are
highly valuable as food and some the
most deadly known. Therefore
know, without a shadow of doubt,
your Amanita.
Evening star., 1940-01-16

sistently refused to comment on the
bill until it is released by the Bureau
of the Budget which Is now consider
ing it.
Apparently in response to criti-
cism at the public hearings, the
Commissioners have increased the
Board of Civil Service Appeals from
the original proposal to three Dis
trict officials and two employees to
three each. Instead of the Seal
proposed Department OF Corpora
tions, the Department of Insurance
has been put back
Three new officials would be added
to the District administration over
those now in the service. They are
budget officer, a director of finance
and director of personnel.
Consolidation Provisions.
Other language appearing for the
first time in the bill would permit
the Commissioners to consolidate
bureaus or departments and switch
appropriations and employees be-
tween such bureaus and departments
whenever they think it is in the
public interest. They may abolish
or create any such agency as they
deem necessary IN the interests OF
efficiency or economy. Complying
1T is understood, with the wish of
District Court, the register of wills
and probation officer and his en-
ployes would be left as they now are
and be included in the proposed
Civil Service for the District.
Also not in the original bill was a
proviso by which the Commissioners
and the various financial officers
of the District may obtain from the
controller general of the United
States advance decisions on the
legality of matters relating to dis
bursement of public and trust funds
and the collections of revenue. BY
this procedure, it was explained the
legality of proposals involving large
sums of money could be determined
before putting such a proposal into
effect.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Reorganization
Continued From Page BIZ

budget partial consolidation of the
former three recreation agencies was
effected when the Municipal Play
ground Department was merged
with the Community Center De-
partment and placed under the
joint control of the Commissioners
and the Board of Education. The
original Seal proposals would have
established this consolidated unit as
department under the Commis-
sioners. The present plan puts it
entirely under the Board of Educa-
ton.
The proposed power of the Com
misSioners to levy, assess and col
lect taxes was eliminated and in
stead a lot of new language allow
ing the Commissioners to spend ap-
propriated revenues for equipment
and supplies in the District service
as the need arose was inserted. No
authority is given the city heads for
capital outlay, however.
What amounts to virtual reprint
of the Hatch Act now forms title No
of the eight-title bill in place of
single paragraph of the original rec
concentrations which read:
No person in the service of the
. District of Columbia government has
any right to use official authority or
influence to coerce the political ac-
ton of any person"
Political Activity Provisions.
Under the present bill no District
administrative officer may use his
official authority to interfere in elec-
tlons, nor promise job as a reward
for political services. He may not
deprive job holder of his job on
account of race. creed, color or po-
litical activity. Relief receivers may
not be solicited for political contri-
buttons nor can names of those on
relief rolls be given to politicians or
campaign managers. No part of any
appropriation for public works of re-
lief can be used as a club over any
individual in the exercise of the right
to vote. Penalty for violation is not
more than $1,000 and a year in Jail
or both.
District employees may not take
active part in political campaigns
but may vote as they choose. They
may not, however, belong to any
party advocating overthrow of the
constitutional form of government
and may be dismissed from Office for
violation of this proviso.
Meanwhile the Commissioners per-
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Mr.. and Mrs. Myers
Hosts at Musicale

Mr.. and Mrs. George Hewitt
Myers were hosts at musicale last
evening at the Textile Museum
which adjoins their house. Mr..
Emerson Meyers, pianist. gave pro-
gram, which was followed by a buf-
fet supper for more than rs guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Myers are lending
the museum to the Washington
Committee of the Frontier Nursing
Service this afternoon for pro-
gram featuring colored slides to be
presented by Mrs. Mary Breckin-
ridge.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Natures Children
Amanitas
(Amanita strObilifOrmis)

Now, as to the stem. This is very
essential for Identification. A very
young plant is enveloped in a mem
branous wrapper. AS the plant
grows. the wrapper bursts and a
part Is left at the base to form a
cup or sheath. This loose part may
be carried up on the cap to appear
Evening star., 1940-01-16

in some patches. The surface OF
the stem may be smooth, mealy
white or rusty. Care must be taken
when you remove the stem from the
earth to get it below the base of the
stalk. If the bulb is broken of and
left behind, your most valuable evi-
dence, the vital characteristic, re-
mains hidden in the ground, a mark
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
S0DALITY PLANS
 BREAKFAST PARTY
St. JOseph's Girls Plan An= nual Communion Event
 May 5

The annual Children of Mary's communion breakfast will be held a week from Sunday, May 5, fol- lowing the 8 o'clock Mass in St. St. Joseph's parish hall. Browning bers will attend in a body to re- ceive the sacrament.
 The breakfast will be served in St. Joseph5s parish hall. Browning exercises will be held in the after noon at 2 o'clock. Miss Mary Alu- bauskas, president of the sodality, will crown the Blessed Virgin Mary.
 The sodality will hold a singing rehearsal next Monday evening at ' o'clock in preparation for the pro: gram they will offer at the com- munion breakfast.
 Magic Show Enjoyed
 A large and appreciative crowd enjoyed the magic show and dance staged by the Brooklyn A. c. last evening in their Bank Street rooms. Williston and the Great LeRoy showed many clever sleight-of- hand tricks. Round and square dancing followed the entertainment and re- treatments were served.
 Walter Gruskas was chairman of the committee in charge, assisted by Eddie DiNapoli, Miks Morrissey, Mike Sasso, Johnny Stokes, Dan Kemp, Jeff Morrison, Anthony Cru lis, Patsy Ariola, William Kalvaitis and Alfred Kuncis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
MASTERSINCERS IN ANNUAL OFFERING
Song, Dance Specialists Highlighted in Tonight's
 Show at Temple Hall

The Mastersingers Male Chorus under the direction of Joseph Leg zotte will present their fifth annual concert and revue tonight at Tenn pie Hall.
 An excellently balanced program has been arranged for the evening show which will start at 8:15 o. clock. Highlight of the entertain ment will be a group of immortal Victor Herbert selections to be in- terpolated vocally by the Master singers and by soloists who have ac- cepted invitation to appear with the city's most popular chorus. Among those to appear will be Miss Eliza beth Maher, who has scored repeat ed successes with MaSterSingerS' programs of other years. Clifford Hirsch, well-known baritone and Miss Carmela Bergantino. Joseph Bergantino will sing, among other numbers, one of Sigmund Ronm- berg's most popular songs.
 Miss Mary Boyles, usually fea- tured in singing roles, will appear in a dance speciality that is expected to augment her present range of ad- mirerS.
 Dancing will follow the program of song and dance SpecialtieS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
30 INDUSTRIES
 ENDORSE PLAN
Connecticut 10 Observe Open House Week=End'
 May l6=l7

Hartford. April 26. Connecti- cut industry will play host to thous- ands of people from this state and nearby state during a mammoth Open House Week End, Governor Raymond E. Baldwin announced to- day. A proclamation, issued by the governor, designates May Is to 19, Connecticut Industrial Open House Week-End and invites residents of this and other states to view the manufacture of Connecticut's fam ous products.
 The Industrial Open House Week End is sponsored by the State De- Velopment Commission. Chairman Charles E. Rolfe said today that plans are now being completed in coCpera tion With the Manufacturers Association of Connecticut, the State Chamber of Commerce and local chambers of commerce throughout the state.
 Nearly thirty leading manufac- turers have already agreed to open their factories to visitors on Thurs day and Friday, May 16 and IT" MT. Rolfe said. We expect more than hundred factories through out the state to join with US in cele- brating Industrial Open House Week End. The various chambers of commerce will announce the com panies which are participating in their respective localities.
 The Development Commission IS now arranging a program of activi- ties and entertainment which will extend through the four days of the Industrial Open House Week End.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-26
STATE SETTLES IN
 SUM OF $57,98S

Hartford, Conn.,, April 26.--(UP)- The state today settled the $57,988 suit of the Peter Mitchell Co.,, Inc, Greenwich, for $38,000.
 The company, awarded $350,0O0 Merritt Parkway Construction con- tract in 1887 for road building at New Canaan, Stamford and Green wich, sued because it was compelled to do work not specified in its bid This was necessitated, it was claimed because the highway department failed to obtain title to three par cels of property through which the parkway was to run, and the road had to be laid around the unsecured land. The confusion occurred while the highway department and pub lie works department were involved in controversy over which agency had control over the state highways.
 The $38,000 will be paid from 8 special Merritt Parkway fund.