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Evening star., 1940-04-12
Big Tent Is Going Up
For Frank Wirfh Circus

The task of converting Riverside
Stadium into 'big tent" went for
ward today in preparation for the
IA performances Of the Frank Wirth
Circus to be given next week under
sponsorship of Children's Hospital.
Beginning Monday and continu-
ing for seven days, there will be
afternoon and evening shows. Local
organizations will attend night per-
formances in groups.
Monday nights show has been
designated as District Night and the
following evening-"Gala Night
has been set aside for Official and
social" Washington.
Department heads and Govern
ment employees have been allotted
Wednesday night and on Thursday
evening the audience will be largely
made up of business and profess
sional mems clubs.
Blocks of seats have been taken
by such clubs as Rotary, Kiwanis,
Lions, Knights of the Round Table,
Civitan, Cosmopolitan, Reciprocity,
Georgetown Lions, Optimist, Mon
arch and the American Business
Club. Bank employees also will at
tend this night.
Friday night will bring out the
Army, Navy and Marine Corps. De-
spite the fact that different groups
will have special evenings, Rear
Admiral G. r. Train, chairman of
the Children's Hospital Circus Com
mittee, emphasized that as long as
the tickets hold out they can be pur-
chased by any one, for any perform
ance.
Evening star., 1940-04-12

When they reached the street Chris
actually laughed.
"Oh, darling" she cried. I'm 80
afraid you'll regret it.
How could you just walk out like
that without even telling him?"
Told Him.
"I told him last night" Chris in
formed her. And he had until noon
today to change his mind. Well,
Gail, where do we go from here?"
Far from taking it seriously, Chris
seemed to think it was lark. Gail
suspected that this was because he
had never yet been on his own. Born
with the traditional silver spoon in
his mouth he had no more idea
than a child of what 1t meant to be
without work.
Have you any money!" she in
quired.
I've several hundred dollars in
my account. Don't you worry about
me, Sweetheart. 1t may delay our
marriage but I'll get along all right.
Tomorrow I'll have lunch with my
fathers chief competitor and see
what he has to offer"
why, Chris, you wouldn't do
that?"
"Why not? They've been friendly
enemies for years. I was even
taught to call him Uncle Mat. He's
always had a soft spot in his heart
for me and he'll probably consider
1t 8 swell Joke on Dad"
Recalls Text.
ITO him that hath it shall be
given" Gail thought recalling a text
from Sunday school days. But she
couldn't be grave when Chris was
so joyful. It touched her when he
told her that knowing everything
was all right between them was
more important to him than any,
thing else in the world.
You forget" Chris reminded
her, that for a good many months
you've kept me guessing. After
all we've only been engaged less
than "a hours. Look darling, let's
put in the rest of the day cele-
brating. You've taught me how
to work but I'm going to teach you
how to play. You've had so little
fun in your life"
What shall we do?" she in
quired.
"Ill take you home now and later
We'll drive to Windsor for dinner"
When they reached the apart
ment, Chris came in with her.
Gail opened the door and could
hear Aunt Belle and her mother
talking but she said composedly,
Hang your coat and hat in the
closet, Chris"
After all, she thought, If we are
going to be engaged they'll have
to get used to his being here. AS
she spoke the voices in the bed
room stopped. But Chris. appear
emily unconscious of 1t, followed her
into the living room.
How abut a sandwich? I'm
hungry"
Well have tea. Just a minute
until I tell Mother why we're here"
Braces Self.
OH Inc way she braced herself
against her mothers displeasure.
How different life would be away
from the terrible depression from
which Anna had suffered for the
past five years. She was dressed
now but lying on the bed, while
Aunt Belle sat in a chair by the
window.
1--WE left Reid,s," Gail said briefly
And so has Chris. We're going to
celebrate by going to Windsor"
You've brought Christopher Reid
here?" her aunt asked disap-
provingly.
"Yes and you may as we'll know
1t now If Mother hasn't told YOU
We're engaged"
The expression of horror on Aunt
Bellies face seemed almost ridi-
culus. But what a glorious feeling
Evening star., 1940-04-12
Visiting Deboters Meet
6. w. u. Team TONIGHT

A debating team from st. Jo-
seph's College. Hartford. Conn, will
engage q team representing George
Washington University At 8 O'Clock
tonight on the question: Resolved,
The Basic Blame for the Present
War Lies with the Allies"
The st. Joseph's team will take
the affirmative. Members of the
visiting team are Mary Ahern and
Martina Doyle with Betty Hanni-
I'm as alternate.
Evening star., 1940-04-12
Youth Club Variety Show

The Zohar Youth Club Of Beth
Sholom Congregation will hold q
variety show and dance at $50 pm.
Sunday In the Beth Sholom Audi
torium. A committee for the affair
comprises Arch Hatcher, chairman:
Dora Brotman, Jack Kaplowitz, Max
Leiderman, Louis Weger and Frank
Feinsilber.
Evening star., 1940-04-12

to know that at last you had dared
take fate into your own hands.
Chris was right.
The fact that they loved each other
was the most important thing In
the world. Everything else would
just have to work itself out.
(To be continued.)
Evening star., 1940-04-12

Natives In the Transvaal have
become such ardent readers that
some walk 10 miles to borrow q
book.
Evening star., 1940-04-12

Washingtonians can enjoy
the convenience Of Home
Delivery Service-and ave
money. simply BY making Q
telephone call. Gail MA.
tional 5000. give your name
and address and the service
you desire. Consult the rates
and services to the right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-19

American Institute of Banking
Willard Hotel, 10 pm.
Meeting Lido Civic Club, May
flower Hotel, $3.50 pm.
Meeting, Sigma Gamma Sorority
Wardman Park Hotel, 8 pm
Meeting, Chi Sigma Sorority
Mayf1ower Hotel, $3.50 pm.
Meeting. Young Friends Club,
Raleigh Hotel, $3.50 pm.
Convention, Irish War Veterans,
Annapolis Hotel, all day.
TOMORROW.
Meeting, General Rate Committee
Raleigh Hotel, all day.
Convention, Irish War Veterans
Annapolis Hotel, all day.
Meeting, Association of American
Railroads, Carlton Hotel, $50 am
Meeting, Reciprocity Club, May
flower Hotel, 1890 pm.
Buffet luncheon, D. C.. Bankers
Association, Willard Hotel, 12:45
pm.
Dinner, S. Kann Sons Co. Buyers
Club, Mayflower Hotel, $50 pm.
Ceremonial, Capitol Forest, No. IA,
of Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Willard
Hotel, pm.
Meeting, Washington Promotion
Mems Association, Mayflower Hotel,
8 pm.
Meeting, Chi Sigma Sorority,
May1ower, $50 pm.
Dance, Farm Credit Club, Ward
man Park Hotel, 10 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-19
Skilled Machinists
AreChief Need Of
Tool Industry
Builders Entered 1910
With Large Backlog Of
U.S., Foreign Orders

The most pressing problem of the
machine tool industry is the lack
Of skilled machinists, David Lon
ganacker, Department of Commerce
machinery specialist, declares in an
article on United States industry
In the current issue of Domestic
Commerce Weekly, published today.
This industry, the worlds lead
Ing producer of tools essential in
peace or war, is one of the Nations
chief assets in the defense program,
Machine tool builders entered
1910 with a large backlog OF both
domestic and foreign orders" Mr..
Longanacker points out" This
backlog has increased despite con-
tinued expansion of the industry
augmented by greater use of the
practice of farming out or sub
contracting, for parts of assemblies.
Developments in the European war
and initiation of our own defense
program have added greatly to the
already heavy demands on the in
dustry. In July of this year the
machine tool industry employment
and pay roll indexes stood at
235 and 306, respectively, gains OF
AZ and 50 points over the December,
1889. figures. Later figures are not
available. but it is believed that the
current annual rate of machine tool
production is near the peak at
tanned during the World War
From January through July OF
this year, machine tools valued at
nearly s1Oo,OOO,OOO were exported
from the United States. This YVES
twice the value of the shipments for
the year 1899. Through July, ship
ments to Great Britain were valued
at $50, 469 900.
Although the worlds largest pro-
ducer, the American industry is
comparatively small. 1t consists in
the main of privately financed and
controlled units turning out highly
specialized types of equipment.
At the end of the World War, the
industry reached an annual Froduc-
ton rate of about s5O0,OO0O00, 10
times the 1914 output. Following the
war. the industry sharply contracted.
both in the number of plants and
employees With the outbreak of
the European war last September
and the launching of tho American
rearmament program, the demand
for machine tools, both at home and
abroad, sharply increased
To secure much needed supply
of skilled mechanics, Federal and
local governments, as we'll as the
industry itself, have undertaken ap-
prentice training programs. 1t takes
several years, however, to train
skilled mechanics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-19
s.,Rooseve|t Joins
In Discussionof
.Civics, Recreation
None at Session Is Able
To Answer Question
On Coupling Programs

The relation of recreation to good
citizenship was discussed informally
by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt yesterday
afternoon at a meeting of the Ma
tional Education Recreation Council
with officials of Federal agencies
which provide recreational facilities
for the public.
Mrs, Roosevelt said she recently
assembled a group of so farm chill
dren in Duchess County, N. Y, to
question them on their interests
and learned they were particularly
anxious for larger recreational OPP
portunities.
The group seemed much less in
terested in good citizenship and
civic questions, she added.
Mrs. Roosevelt asked the half a
hundred experts assembled for a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-19
City News in Brief
TODAY

TODAY.
Meeting. Kappa Gamma Sorority,
Raleigh Hotel, 7:30 pm
Meeting, Washington Astrological
Association, Raleigh Hotel, pm.
Luncheon, Washington Institute
of Public Accountants, Madrillon
Restaurant, 1890 pm.
Meeting, Washington section,
League for Laymens Retreat, 144l
Rhode Island avenue NV, 8 pm.
Meeting, Department of the Dis
trict of Columbia American Legion,
Mayfower Hotel, pm.
Dance, Washington Chapter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-19

one-day conference at the Raleigh
Hotel if public recreation could not
be coupled with citizenship training.
That's a rather difficult question,
Mrs. Roosevelt" smiled Lille M.
Peck of the National Federation of
Settlements, New York City, who
presided.
Mrs. Roosevelt's remarks came at
the close of the business session.
Her question remained unanswered
when the meeting adjourned.
How the Federal Government Is
providing additional recreational
facilities for millions annually was
described to the council by repre-
sentatives of the National Parks,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-19

than Strauss Of the Housing Au-
thority, Molly Flynn of the Farm
Security Administration, w. A. Ross
of the Future Farmers of America,
w. B. Bell of the Fish and Wildlife
Service and Bernard B. Eddy of
the Federal Housing Administra-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-19

the c. G. c., Fish and Wildlife Serv-
ice, etc.
Speakers included Ernest Walker
OF the Forest Service. Conrad Wirth
OF the National Park Service, Carl
lessen OF the ONCE of Education, G.
OFT Romney Of the recreation divi-
sion, w. P. A.; Henry L. Caravati of
the G. c. c., Charles Elliott, I'd, of
the National Resources Planning
Board, Charles E. Potter of the Ag-
ricultural Extension Service, Ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-19

IF YOU want to know what tomorrow's
i cars look ike-see the three great 1941
Lincolns-Linooln-Zephyr, Lincoln Cont
mental and Lincoln Custom-new and
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heart-winning beauty of line and action.
From their sleek hoods to the graceful
swing of spacious rear decks-they re built
to make driving a glorious adventure.
Doors open at the touch of button.
Interior fittings and appointments are
beautifully fashioned.
And there's a new thrill awaiting you
an entirely different ride than you have
ever experienced. The new Lincolns are
built for fairly gliding over the toughest
roads! Get behind the wheel and enjoy
deep, restful luxury. Relax in the lavish
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-19

width and depth of the back seat, chair.
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for supreme comfort. -. and in the magnih-
cent, road -hugging, 1ow-graviy balance
of the Car, cushioned on long, slow-motion
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Created by Lincoln engineers and built to
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precision plant different in motor, DIFF
ferent in basic design, different in con-
struction-Lincolns are becoming known
everywhere for their astonishing economy.
Why not take glider" ride. :. some day
soon in one of the new 1941 Lincolns?
Feel the spirited power of twelve thrifty
cylinders and know the exciting magic
of this new type of Car.
ON, FORD MOTOR COMPANY
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
KEEP OUR PUBLIC LANDS

Monroe County Planning Council has
added the weight of its influence back of
the movement to prevent the loss of pub
lie lands adjacent to Overseas Highway to
commercial interests seeking to exploit
scenic and natural values that belong to
the general public
The council has gone on record as
protesting the lease or sale of any of the
submerged lands, fills or open waters abut-
ting the highway between the Monroe
County line on the mainland to Key West
The protest has been filed with the Florida
Internal Improvement Board which holds
title to these properties for all of the cti-
zens of this state
Some time ago The Citizen called at
tention to the fact that squatters have
boldly and seemingly without any official
permission settled on some of the state
owned property ard have erected num-
Der of unsightly commercial structures
along that historical stretch of highway
between the two Matecumbes. These
structures desecrate property on which a
tragic chapter of the history of Monroe
county was written during the hurricane of
1885.
"Our Monroe County Commissioners
have already protested to your board and
to this we wish to add our voices and urge
you to help us preserve the natural beauty
of our Overseas Highway and eject these
persons by proper process of law under the
authority of your board, the Monroe Plan
ming Council declares in appealing to the
Florida Internal Improvement Board in
this matter.
From all that The Citizen has been
able to learn, the squatters along the high
way squatted because some politicians at
Tallahassee gave them that permission. It
was an off-the-record grant by some
pOlitically-minded public officials who
have no legal or moral right to give away
the rights Of the general public in such
public lands and waters.
The citizens of Monroe County and
Key West will be glad to know that the
| County Commission and the Planning
Council have protested this illegal and
harmful gift of public property to private
individuals. They will be grateful and
more pleased when the Internal Improve
ment Board acts to eject the squatters and
TO prevent similar squatting in the future.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
TODAY'S DAILY QUIZ
Can you answer seven of these
ten Test Questions? Turn 10
Page for Answers

l. What French actor played
the leading male role in
the 1884 photoplay YER
sion of THE Merry Wild
ow"?
2. What animal is called "the
ship of the desert?
3. Where is the international
boundary between the
United States and the
Dominion of Canada forti-
fled?
A. Which of the two, Lindbergh
or Corrigan, was the
younger when they flew
across the Atlantic?
5. The Statue of Liberty was
designed by an American,
an Englishman or a
Frenchman?
g. For what kind of u. S.
money is ''frogskin" a
if nickname?
z. City of Brotherly Love" is
the nickname for Harris
burg. Pa, Philadelphia.
Pa, or Washington, D. c.?
3. Name the dean of Harvard
University Law School
who was appointed to the
United States Supreme
Court by President
Roosevelt.
9. Which western American
poet and naturalist urged
the formation of national
parks?
10. Which state is nicknamed
Tar Heel State?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
SHOULD SPREAD ALL OVER STATE
(The Tampa Tines

(The Tampa Times)
All Floridians> can get valuable inspiration
from the fact that thousands of crippled children
have more hope for the future because of the cur
rent drive of the South Florida Crippled Chill
dren's Society to raise funds for new hospital in
Dade county where more of these pitifu cases
be treated and more boys and girls can be re-
stored to normal activity.
The work of the south Florida society is fl
nanced through the Miami Community Chest, but
obviously this cannot include a building fund. So
Miami humanitarians have launched campaign
to build new hospital that is needed and The
Key West Citizen says "a small group" of Monroe
county residents are helping in the drive because
they know many cases in which happiness has
been restored to youthful cripples.
This spirit should spread ali over the state to
prevent a repetition of that appalling condition
which was revealed last year when the legisla-
ture was in session-funds appropriated for the
care of crippled children under the administra-
ton of the State Crippled Children's Commission
simply ran out" and much of this humanitarian
work had to be suspended while little ones suf-
fered. They must have someone speak for them
firmly, constantly.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
A NEW WORLD AHEAD

What type of economic system will
dominate the commerce of the world when
the fighting ends?
The question is getting some attention
from officials who have to think about the
future as they meet the problems of the
present.
If Germany wins, it is plain that there
will be few sef-sufficient units. Ger
many will dominate Europe, Russia will
control an immense area and Japan will
boss the Far East. In the Western Hemis-
phere the United States will be in a posi-
ton of dominance in the Americas.
How the economic blocs will trade
with each other is unknown except on a
limited scale, probably based on bartering
arrangements. Whether they will trade
with each other is doubtful, particularly
if the blocs continue their rivalry to achieve
greater domination of neighboring areas.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
TUG KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print it
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight for progress; never be the or
gan OF the mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction or Glass; Always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption or
injustice; denOunce vice and praise virtue
commend good done by individual or organ
ization; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
Lemon Juice Recipe
Checks Rheumatic
Pain Quickly

If you suffer from rheumatic,
lrthritis or neuritis pain, try this
cimple inexpensive home recipe
that thousands are using. Get a
package of Ru-Ex Compound to-
day. Mix it with a quart of
water, add the juice of 4 lemons.
It's easy. No trouble at all and
pleasant, You need only 2 table
spoonsful two times a day. Often
within 48 hourS-sometimes over
night-splendid results are OBJ
tanned. Ru-Ex Compound is for
sale and recommended by Gard
ner's Pharmacy and good drug
stores everywhere.-advt.
Il
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
With WAR making Florida a favored

With WAR making Florida favored
child in Washington these days, chances
of favOring report are excellent. There
is, incidentally, sound reason for believing
that War Department pressure will soon
result in start on a water pipe line from
mainland to Key West.-Fuller's Florida
Letter. What the Navy wants the Navy
gets.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
Today's Birthdays


Edwin c. Hill, columnist, ra-
dio commentator, born at Au-
rora. Ind, Sc years ago.
Shirley Temple, screen star
born at Santa Monica, Cal. IL
years ago.
Andrew S. Rowan of San Fran
cisco, Message to Garcia" hero
of the Spanish American war,
born at Gap Mills, Va, 83 years
ago.
Charles G. Norris, of Saratoga
Cal, novelist. born in Chicago
SO years ago.
Parke R. Kobe, president
Drexel Institute, Philadelphia
born at Akron, Ohio, SO years
ago.
Leon o. Head, president. Rail-
way Express Agency, born al
Miner, Ca, 81 years ago.
Prof. Yandell Henderson OF
Yale, noted psychologist, born at
Louisville, KY, 81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23

An official of the British National
Labor organization blames the European
conflict on the isolationism of Americans
In other words when the European nations
start squabbling, the United States should
interfere and presumably get the same
dose handed out to us the last time
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
to be one of the richest men liv-
ing in the Republic of Cuba.

The Citizen is requested to
state that the program which
was to have been rendered at the
Ley Memorial church yesterday
and was called off on account of
rain, will be presented on We'd
nesday evening, April %. A large
pageant is part of the program.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23

1t is facetiously said in Miami that
one of the municipal courts is packed with
Key Westers since the new Judge, Jack
Kirchik, halls from the island city as does
the matron, Mrs. Esther Saunders, and the
clerk. Harry Luethi
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
Senatorial Candidate Coe para

Senatorial Candidate Coe paraphrased
truism in his speech Wednesday night at
Bayview Park that was printed in this
column at the time the naval activities
were inaugurated when he said: Hitler
and not your senators is responsible for the
airbase being in Key West
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
TEN YEARS AGO

Claribel Contreras and Robert
Dopp, local High School students
who had been to Washington as
the guests of Ruth Bryan Owen,
returned to Key West yesterday
and reported having had a very
enjoyable and exceedingly in
structive trip
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage.
2. Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
). More Hotels and Apartments
4. Beach and Bathing Pavilion.
5. Airports-Land and Sea.
6. Consolidation OF County and City Gov
eTnments
7. A Modern City Hospital.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

The, motormen and conductors
of the Key West Electric Com
pany's street car system walked
out as a result of some grievance
growing out of certain rules bull
letined at the car barn. At a
meeting held this afternoon all
differences were settled and the
men returned to work.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23

A short war means a short peace to
follow. Let Europe fight it out to the bit
ter end; it will be better not only for
Europe but for the United States as well.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-23

Advertising renders a service to the
buyer as well as to the seller; successful
me chants remember this when they write
their advertisements