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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-22

First error was in assuming that Senator Wheeler, isolationist lead CT, had been assuaged by the Presidents recent declaration that no U. s. army would be sent to Europe. Second error came when Senator Harrison, at 8 platform committee hearing, expansively as- sured the peace groups that "we1l give you better plank" than the Republicans had adopted. Third er- TOT was the naming of platform drafting subcommittee which was dominated by the isolationist Sena- tors Wheeler, McCarran and Walsh, and which did not contain their doughtiest foe, Senator Pepper.
 Aided by the organized peace soc- ieties, the isolationists teed off and did their job before the New Dealers realized there would be fight.
 So, presently, the full committee found itself with an airtight mo- medling plank. Senator Pepper call led the White House, and F. D. R. would take no nomination from party that stood on that platform. An ugly floor fight threatened-and it was known that the President would likewise reject the nomination If it came from divided convention.
 The wires burned, while the com- mittee wrangled. Someone finally found 8 five word formula. After the promise that army, navy or air force would not be sent to Europe, there were inserted the words, except in case of attack" That satisfied F. D. R. and Wheeler alike. But it was narrow squeak.
 MESSAGE WAS
 F. D. R.'S OWN IDEA
 That climaxed a trying period for the raft-Roosevelt leaders.
 His message announcing he didn't especially want to be nominated, and releasing his delegates, was strictly Roosevelt's own idea. He sprang 1t on Senator Barkley about six hours before Barkley passed it on to the convention.
 Draft leaders were afraid the dele gates would take 1t seriously, and that the convention would nominate somebody else. Strenuous protests went over the wires to Washington; back came the steady insistence that the message had to be presented, hot or cold.
 Hence the aisles were full of Mayor Kelly's runners while Bark. ley read the message. He hadn't stopped before they were busy in- forming all and sunory that the thing didn't mean positively" SAID JIM:
 NO DICE
 While the Roosevelt demonstration was at its height, William Gibbs McAdoo approached the three men who were handling things-Senators Barkley, Byrnes of South Carolina and Lee of Oklahoma-and proposed they immediately put through a res olution nominating Roosevelt by exclamation.
 The votes were available. The mood of the crowd was ripe. But a few delegations-notably Montana, Texas and Virginia-were sitting in stony silence: might not the resolu- ton stir bad feelings that would have a dire effect on the campaign? Maybe, if Jim Farley would with draw 1t would be okay. {. An err1- issary went to see Farley about it- and came back with the verdict: no dice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-22
FUN IN A HAMMOCK
(New York Herald-Tribune)

(New York Herald-T d-Tribune)
 Suppose the names of July and August were Lincoln and John the Baptist. Today would be the 18th of Lincoln, for example: and your vacation begins on the ist of John the Baptist. The supposition Is made not with any idea of reforming the calendar but to bring out the fact all but forgotten-that July and August were named for two persons; specifically for two extremely able and clever politicians who once up- on Q time seized more power ti,an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-22

I forgi ye. But mind, if I get well, it will ma count"
 Many people forgive tn e 1T enemies with their fin g e r s crossed. Lying on deathbeds they will say the word of for- g i ve n e Ss. To keep peace in the family, or make thi n g S easier with a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-22

e. What is neatsfoot oil and how is it used?
 A. It is . pale-yellow, fixed oil made by boiling the feet and shin bones of neat cattle. It is used chiefly as a leather dressing and fine lubricant.
 o. What is the origin of the term, escape by the skin of my teeth?"
 A. This is the literal translation of an ancient Hebrew phase which occurs in the Bible only once. To escape by or with the skin of the teeth means to escape by the nar- rowest possible margin. My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh," says the patriarch in Job 1920, land I am escaped with the skin of my teeth"
 o. How should the flag be dis played on a wall?
 A. With the blue field at the up- per left hand corner from the ob- servers viewpoint.
 o. How many pay telephones are in use in the United States?
 A. Approximately 500,000.
 If you want a copy of the book let CITIZENSHIP AND NATUR- ALIZATION" send to The Water
 bury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteen Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose five cens in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-22
Daily Almanac

Moon rises s:55 p. m. daylight time)
 sunrises 5:3s a. m.; sets s:l7 p. m. (day- light time)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 If the weather stays much as 1t has been the last week or so. there will be quick re- turn to normalcy of New England crops. Fast growth now is rapidly enabling many vege- tables to catch up with the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-22
Selected Poem
THE AIRPLANE (Wade Van Dore in the Christian Science Monitor)

Van Dore in the Christian Science Monitor Far in the painless woods I wandered noiseleSsly, Where ferns, as still as stone, Dropped with their weight of green. No bird made song, no deer Ran near on fluent feet Only the trees and Were poised, when far above A growing, buzzing sound Came drifting through the leaves A drone that moved in high Lovely and lonely distance. And then saw a lake Of open sky in leaves, And staring through saw A tranquil dragonfly Soar straight against the sun Across the lake of sky To reach a shore of leaves White, beautiful. and gone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-22
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D.
WHAT FORGIVENESS MEANS

WHAT FORGIVENESS MEANS
 An old Scotchman on his death- bed was persuaded by his minister to forgive a man whom he had long hated. Fixing his eyes upon his erstwhile enemy who had been sent for, the dying man said, Sandy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-22
Washington Merry-G Go-Round 5
DREW PEAR s o N ROBERT S. ALLEN

 United States has had all history presents itself this week Havana But worried Hitler feel friendly toward the United States than
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-22
National
 Spotlight
BY BRUCE CATION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Chicago, July 22-The whole draft Roosevelt" bandwagon was almost wrecked at the last minute because the draft leaders fumbled their strategy in connection with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-22

ToDAY's COMMON ERROR | Never say, T can't enthuse about him"; say, T can't be-
 come enthusiastic" "En- thuse" is a vulgarism un- known to good usage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-22

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Evening star., 1940-02-11

ASAA os OSAAAASuO 4AA1Ss NA1
Brown, Mrs. Elise Buckman, Mrs.
William Osterhaus, Mrs. William
Van Doren, jr; Mrs. Charles Suter,
Mrs. Charles Cooper, Mrs. Nelson j..
Jewett, Mrs. Roy Bebermeyer, Mrs.
George Saegmuller, Mrs. Fedor
Willimek and Miss Virginia Saeg-
muller.
Miss Bebermeyer's marriage to
Mr.. Edward Cooper of Arlington
will take place next month.
Mrs. Sturgeon Mccoy has come
from her home in Twin Falls, Idaho,
to spend some time with Mrs. p.
N. Armand in her home in Lee
Heights. Friday Mrs. Armand gave
luncheon and, bridge in her honor
at the Washington Golf and Coun-
try Club. Additional guests were
Mrs. Clark Moody, Mrs. John Petty,
Miss Celeste Olson, Mrs Robert AL
bert, Mrs. William Colby, Mrs. c.
r. Nuklason and Mrs. c. M. Packard
Mrs. Warren F. Draper, wife of
the assistant surgeon general of
the United States Public Health,
accompanied by Maj. and Mrs.
Merle Davis and their daughter,
Miss Ann Davis. motored to Flor
Ida last week and are spending two
weeks in Miami
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter B. Simpson
entertained II guests last evening
at bridge party and buffet sup
per as surprise party for Mrs.
George P. Sanders. who celebrated
her birthday anniversary.
Mrs. D. A. Merritt entertained
at tea yesterday in her home in
Lee Heights for her cousin, Miss
Natalie Methfessell of Los Angeles,
Calf, who is her guest. Mrs. Mer-
ritt was assisted at the tea table
by Mrs. Russell Wine and Mrs. E..
w. Gaumnitz.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Niklason have
Evening star., 1940-02-11

with them for the week end their
two sons. Mr.. Hugh Niklason, who
attends the University of Pennsyl-
via, and Mr.. Don Niklason, who at
tends the University of Virginia
Miss Phyllis Moore. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton Moore, has
returned from Kent, Ohio, where she
was a student at Kent College. Miss
Moore has accepted a position with
the Health Security and will con-
tinue her studies at George WASH
ington University.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson N. Parker
entertained II guests at dinner last
evening in celebration of the 35th
anniversary Of their marriage. g.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Gerke an
nounce the birth of, son, Harold
Douglas Gerke, at Georgetown Hos
pital, January 81. Mrs. Gerke is the
former Miss Margaret Parker.
DR.. and Mrs. A. Ray Dawson, with
their daughters. Jean Marie, Bar
bara and Dotty- Ray Dawson, will
leave Saturday to make their home
in Greensboro, NJ c DR.. Dawson
has accepted the position of assistant
medical director of the jefferson
Standard Life Insurance Co.
Mrs. C. L. Hoskins of Arlington
Village will leave tomorrow for a
two-week stay in Miami, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry E. Flaherty
of Arlington Ridge have as their
guest Mrs. Frank Oswald, who has
come from her home in Freeport,
ILL.,, to spend three weeks with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. McGrath and
their son. Leon McGrath, are again
in their apartment in Colonial Viii
lage following a six-week stay in
Kansas City, Mo-, where they were
the guests of Mrs. McGrath's S mother,
Mrs. A. Loofe.
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Texas Visitor Entertained
Extensively in Arlington
Parties for Mrs. Ross Shearer;
Mrs. Burns and Mrs. Ames
Are Hostesses at Kitchen Shower

Mrs Ross shearer of Austin spending time with
her parents Mr. and Mrs N A.
Yesterday Mrs Ashton Jones her
nome on Wilson boulevard Additional
Thomas Miss Lenore Thomas
Mcdonald Miss Mary Jesse Richmond Mrs
GORDON thompson Miss Susie
Mcdonald Mrs Jack Jones' Mrs Stone
Miss Isabel 1urnbun and Miss Frances
Tomorrow William
honor Mrs Shearer with luncheon
Mrs George Allen jr of Richmond Va spending
with her parents,
Mrs John F. Burns and Mrs Harry
MISS Leah Bebemeer Of Washington
the home of Mrs Burns The other Harmon svnk
Evening star., 1940-02-11
PARK at %.
THE HECHT CO.

Use our huge, modern Parkinx
Building conveniently located
right at the rear of the store.
Nominal rates: 1Oc for the
first hour; Sc for each addi.
tional half hour or fraction
thereafter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-10
Veterans Aurilisries
VIII Meet Friday

Mrs. James X Copeland. ard
district president. ladies auslllary
10 the Veterans % Foreign Wars.
announces that auslliaries IN the
third district will meet Friday
evening. Dec. ~. in the Ella. J.
Messenger hall South Tacoma.
The William G, Thompson H.. sux.
Hilary Of steilaooom. headed by
Mrs. a. A. Brookhyssr and the
Elias J. Messenger auxiliary. hsad.
ed by Mrs. Paul Martin. viii he
the stess suxiiiarias Dis.
tingiished guests win bs Mrs.
Robert Brswer. National Amsr-
caniam chairman: Mrs. Leon cscli.
department president. Mrs. Paul
Martin. department historian. and
Department chairmen Masdamss
Emma Snow. X. A. Austin. c. J..
Eafis, Ronald Auhry. James
Murphy and l.. W. Craig. The
meeting wiil be called 70 order At
= .. m, by Mrs Copeland. Mr..
%. Elwood Anderson. III district
secretary. viii an IN. station %
secretary.
Presidents ~ suxilsrirs in thls
district nlilng stations will be
Mrs. Paul Martin. Elias !. Mess
niger senior vice president. Mrs.
B A nfookhyser. William G.
Thompson. junior vice president.
Mrs. John Marzano. Ray G. Rob
erts. chaplain. Mrs. David Glenn
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-10
Her TrOth Announced
Charity Work
To Be Planned

Tahoms institute o. the Y. l.. l.
will hold a meeting Monday eve
ming in the Army and Navy room
Of Hotel Winthrop.
Business 10 be discussed will
include the Christmas charities of
the organization. Each year the
members have party for the
aged at ozanam home. children Of
st. AIMS receiving home. Indian
children ut Cushman hospital, and
this year have volunteered 10 pre-
pare gifts Of clothing and toys for
about 80 underprivileged children.
The committee TO care for the
Ozanhm home has as chairman
Mrs. J. y. Megary, assisted by
Mrs. Florence Foley and Miss shir-
ley CONSTANT; for 81 AIMS. Mrs
T. ellis win be assisted by Misses
Irene Dunn and Mary Jane polich.
Miss Ann Holt and Miss Julia
sousa will be in charge Of WORK
done for Cushman hospital. and
Mrs. Florence Foley. assisted by
the Misses Marie Borovieh. Sadie
Foy. Helen Smith. Ann Holt. Viola
Sherman. Muriel Richard. Francis
Crosby. and Mssdsmes r. Evans.
Arthur Gaudette. J. ssarns and
j. y. Megary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-10

trimming the blouse She wore
also a corsage Of orchids. and =
black net evening hat, encrusted
with pearls.
At eacn end OF the receiving line
was a basket Of white Rsters.
chrysanthemums and huckleberry.
The supper table in the lounge was
magnificent with its silver cande-
labra and its arrangement Of lilies
OF the valley and white chrysan-
themums. covering almost the
complete length Of the table. On
this table was three-tiered
brides cake. Those who poured
were Mesdames Henry Hewitt.
George b. Gyles. Curtis L. Hill.
Audsley Fraser, Metcalf Foff and
George Heard
Am improvised table near the
brides table, covered with con-
trasting silk cloths of gold and
burgundy. was banked with mass
of huckleberry and held large
bowls OF white flowers and greens.
When the bride departed on ner
wedding trip. she wore brown
wool frock with soft-woven
tweed coat Her hat was a small
brown toque and her accessories
were also brown. She wore green
orchids with her baum marten
furs.
The pride was graduated from
the Annie Wright seminary and
returned there later to become a
member of the teaching staff tor
two years. She was president of
the Junior League until her resig-
nation at the last meeting and has
represented Tacoma at the last
two national conferences of the
association. first in Memphis.
Tenn. and last year in Seattle.
Lieut.. Savidge, a graduate of
Annapolis. has returned recently
from Pearl Harbor. T. II. and is
now stationed aboard the U. S. S.
Colorado at Bremerton.
The new home will be estab-
lished in Honolulu.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-10

AT Tacoma Club
Orihopedie Guild Meets
Socially Friday Evening

Mem hers Of orthopcdic
guild No. | met for dinner
and an evening Of contract at
the Tacoma club on Friday
evening. Mrs. A. r. Whitman
and Mrs. W. II. Danforth were
the hostesses.
A French lace cloth CEN
tered the dinner table. on
which a clever cotton snow
man was the oenterniece. with
red tapers In crystal holders
on each side.
The affair vas ss~n = sufprisr
birthday dinner hanaFlng Mira. y.
~. Msdsen.
During the guild business meet.
ina plans were discussed far the
years activity
These present we're Mesdsmss
O. n olson. Carl Held. John
Sears, q guest. nose Harrison. v.
n Madsen, Fred Hartman. u W.
Bufnr Ole ple.s. Mis- cioy
puvsll and Mls. Helen HAIR
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-10
Mrs. M'GaviCk
To Entertain
Catholic Women VII
Nee. For chrisimss lea

Mrs. Leo J. McGavick vii
open her home 70 members Of
the Catholic Nomans club for
their December meeting We'd
nesday afternoon. Mrs. Ber-
nard J. Ragan ia in charge Of
the program. which viii have
Christmas as is theme.
Included IN the program wiii -
sacred Christmas music ~ the
girls espells choir ~ 81
hatricks school ant piano nun.
eers hy Retha o'connor The Rev
Ralph J. Smith q Fort Levi.
viii speak GA Christmas 1910
and DISBURSEMENT
The double trio % 81 Ceclils
club win also present q group 81
songs. with Mrs. I. l. Lamb so-
eompanysng IN. members
Assisting Mrs. McGsvick for the
tea hour viii BE- Me.dsmes Raglan.
Frost Snyder. Glen War. Joseph
Maniey. Dewitt Rowland. James
Dempsey. and Miss Regina Ham.
iitnn.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-10
Christmas Party Plans
Completed by Auxiliary

Mrs. Lester p. Clark. junior past
president Of the Ray c. Roberts
auxiliary, Veterans OF Foreign
Wars. has been named general
chairman Of the annual Christmas
party for members 10 be held We'd
nesday evening at Normanna hall.
Decorations will be carried out In
the Christmas motif. Following
a late supper gifts Will be sx-
changed.
Those assisting Mrs Clark with
arrangements are hssdames W.
W Carpy. Lyle Burgess, Leslie
Barry, VIM. Butcher. o. e.
Fletcher. Thomas Marshall. A. l..
Morris. Al J. Cournesu. Guy H.
Melton. William Craig. A. =. Hof-
stsd. Frank Bslssno and l. w.
Craig.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-10
AltruSd Club
To Fete Guests
History OF Organization
To Be Reviewed tuesday

Meeting for dinner at the
Dalhem Tuesday. members OF
Altrusa club will have several
guests of honor, for whom a
special program has been ar
ranged. Mrs. Charles Robbins,
president of Altrusa, will pre-
side, and Mrs. Lyle Ford
Drushel, past president, will
give review Of the history
of Altrusa, one of the first
service clubs for women, and
now an international organi-
zation.
Local members Of Altrusa club
are joining others In eongrstula-
tions to Mrs. Chase Going Wood
house upon her recent election 10
the office OF secretary OF state for
Massachuset Mrs Woodhouse.
who was born In Victoria. -. C., In
a granddaughter OF the late Mr..
and Mrs. James Going. Oregon
pioneers, and a niece Of Mr.. A. c.
Going OF Portland. counts many
Northwest people among her
friends. and has made numerous
trips TO the west As one Of the
past presidents Of Altrusa Nation
al, and one OF the founders Of
Altrusa International. she was
also responsible for the organiza-
ton Of clubs in Mexico.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-10
Now is the Time
to Beware Of
Contagious Colds!
" 4 eutsr cots % eouss,ss cor

VA enGsr cots % eoueuiss cob
DEVELOPS some colds get BY al pre-
csutions) depend on Victs VGpoRub
10 relieve miseries. Rub vapoRub on
throat, chest and back and cover
with warmed cloth. vspoRub acts
10 bring relief ? ways az once. IL
stimulates surface Of chest and back
like a warming poultioe. At the same
time IL releases helpful medicinal
vapors that are bresthed direct into
the irritated air Passages.
Both .Va-tro-nol and vspoRub
have been tested through years Of
use in millions Of homes. When you
use these two medicines you are not
experimenting, you are not taking
needless chances. Remember. II the
condition Of the cold fails 20 respond
quickly 70 trestment-or II more
serious trouble IS indicated-csll
your family physician night away.
In the meantime be prepared Get
bottle Of vicss Va-tro-nol and jar
Of Vicks VspoRUo todsy-nsve
them handy. ready 70 Use
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-10
L. M. c. Chorus
Plans Yule Event
Yearly Party viii Be Held
In Weyerhaeuser Hall

Mrs. Fred Henricksen is
making plans for the Ladies
Musical club chorus Christ
mas party which will be held
on Wednesday in Weyerhaeu-
ser hall of the Y. w. c. A.
As well as regular members
of the group, former men,
bers of the chorus will attend
the party.
Luncheon will be served at IL 80.
festivities of gift exchange follow
ing. Mr.. Frederick Wallis. director
Of the chorus. and Mrs. Wallis
will with the board be guests of
honor. Mrs. George Hastings is
board president
Luncheon reservations are being
made with Mrs. Henrickson. GA
5525.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-10
Meeting Plans Are Changed

FIFE PIT. A. Will meet Tuesday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock instead II
in the evening az regularly
scheduled. The tim. change vas
made 10 accommodate grade
school children who will 10 fes-
tured on the program.
Under direction % Miss Helen
Thran. the girls monet will sing
a group Of Christmas songs A
Christmas play will be presented
by the nth grade. with Mas
Oyedis Hsuge directing Mothers
Of second and third grade pupils
viii b hostesses for the social
hour after the meeting.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-10

A. treacherous time lie this, with
contagious colds all around you,
what you do today may save you
and your family a lot Of sickness,
worry and trouble later.
Follow these simple rules Of health:
Live normally. Avoid excesses. Eat
simple food Drink plenty of water.
Keep elimination regular. Take some
exercise daily-preferably outdoors.
Get plenty Of rest and sleep.
Then use these two time-teted
treatments when needed.
ar TIE FIesT SHUTTLE, sstEzE On
sies of NASAL IRRITATION out a
few drops Of Vieks Ed-iro--sol 10 each
nostrl ngnt away. This helps TO
prevent many colds from develop
ing. because Vs-tro-noi IS expressly
designed 10 help Natures own
defenses against colds. (lf head
cold causes stuffineSs, you'll find
that = few drops Of Vs-tro-nol helps
clear the clo9ging u1Ucus and makes
breathing freer and ezsier.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-10
Miss Madonna Enright's Troih
Is Announced al Tea Sunday
VII Become Bride Of Dr. Webster; Party ~ Home Of
Mr.. James Ns~,eh~sndsr Honor Mrs. Fsvhner

Announcements Of the engagement ~ Miss Madonna
Enright 10 Dr. Bruce Webster carried elcverly
shining white miniature sleigh. drawn By silver reindeer
The tea table eenteplece silver shower Sunday fer Mrs.
John Faulkner barbara Ahrvnsl
The party. afternoon bridge tea. given At the
homo Of Mrs James l. Newsehwander tMaFsuerits Bsry)
IN Seattle Cay decorations in keeping with the Christ
season.