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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
FEM EM.

Michael Emanuel, leader of an Oakville Social Club announced the birth of three goats March two boys" and one "gir Unfortunately, according to Mr. Emanuel the mother of the three goats died Funeral services were held yesterday Mr. Emanuel said he will leave for Pennsylvania soon but when he returns he will be happy take of his large family his goats and the social club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
TROOPS, BREAKFASTS READY

Halifax, N. s. - (UP) = Here's a recipe for breakfast for 8 trainload of troops: Prepare about 500 help- ings of oatmeal porridge. Fry about 30 pounds of ham and scramble 1,200 eggs. Brew 40 gallons of coffee to wash 1t all down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

Heard in passing. Kite-flying is all the rage at Connecticut College for Women, according to reports The girls going in for this ageod sport in big way, replacing newspapers and wrapping paper such we used in the olden, golden days. MacDermd, Inc, of this city has method of cleaning zinc and alumni mum base die castings that prevents plated deposits them from peeling under intense heat The process is called Dyclene The last of the commemorative stamps to be issued during 1940 will be Scent adhesive on the occasion of the 80h anniversary of the naugura- ton of Pony Express Service If honored with memoratve stamp what's to be done in 1e6O the cenen- nial year?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

drew E. Santopietro, John BozSuto, Jr., Michael B. Impress, Raymond F. Clemente, James F. Lawlor, Ken- meth Blanchard, August Reed, Leo Oken, Edward Walsh, Hugh Byrnes, Louis J. Thibault, Edwin V. and Frank J. Erbe, Harry G. Levin George 0. Gibson, M. Carroll Cul- hane, Leo s. Finkelstein, J. F Byrnes, F. A. Mahan. John A. Step- onaitis, Bernard O'Hara and John J. Apirian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

other half sold Ii per cent. He esti- mates the first group could produce that additional Ii per cent--so that
 "half the farms of the nation are not needed to feed and clothe the non.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Walnut Hill kernels.

Walnut Hill kernels. Charlie Joy had one of his best nights all year the recent bowling matches of the North End Mixed League but his good form couldn't save his team from two-g game defeat Bob Hun- phrie still talking about how close he came to break ing high single and high three. They're blaming does every Saturday afternoon Reggie Hopkins is getting back into stride after his recent illness. 5 O. Paris tonsorial artist is confined to his home with an attack of pneumonia Here's hoping he pulls through safely. George ODonnell foreman at the American Brass South Branch is around again after siege o illness. Kilt Comire has recovered from an attack of laryngitis and is greeting her many friends again
 Frank Bagey is getting into shape for the bocc season
 Stevens do when he gets to the 9th green this gofing season and his wife calls up to tell him the baby cry ing? Maurice Cashman is busy these days filling out the hil-Jack Sullivan and Al Paris-are at it again. Jack wants Al to make his height and Al wants Jack to make his weight they go at it in real earnest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

The longest railway station plat form, stretching 2,4l5 feet, has been found in Sonepur, India.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

Here are some of the figures Dr. Baker dug out:
 1n 1929--a prosperous year-half the farmers in America sold 89 per cent of the farm produce and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12
Mp Rack RnQr

Mr. Book Beer . ,. A 1Oyear-old goat Pat by name color gray and tan, today is New Yorks Mr. Book Beer Pat was selected from among nine contestants for the l94O title conducted by New York brewers gently. They advertised for goats with good chin whskers and broad antlers and they got them Pat is the property of MaplewOOd, N J., blacksmith who received a reward of $75 and silver cup. Pat will be rewarded by seeing his picture in all the advertisements about the new vintage of book beer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-12

NEXT: Where the pressure k greatest, and what it costs.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-03-21
PARENTS STUDY MOVIES

Movies for Children the theme at the most
interesting meeting of the Paren-Teachers Associa
tion on March ID. Robert Bchele, manager of the
Greenbelt Theater spoke the subject Of Hictures
obtaining good pictures under the system of block
booking and to obtain the best possible pictures
that the theater afford. He said that the
thrmb-nai1 index the advance cards issued is an
honest guide to the sui liability of pictures. He
urged parents to teach better behavior at movies.
and especially not to send very young children in
charge of older brothers and sisters without an
adult.
Eight children led by Miss Ruby Collier gave a
panel discussion and summary of children RESPONSE
public places.
Mrs. Eva Roll er made motion that the P.-T.A go
record asking the Town Council to pass ordi-
nance that child under six be prohibited in the
interests of public safety from attending movies
less accompanied by an adult. The motion was war-
imous1y carried.
Mrs. Lois Rllmer spoke what We as Parents Want
Our Children to Sect" speaking of the emotional eff
feet Of movies especially regarding sleep and
mental atti tudes. She said that too many chidrens
movies really written for adults and too
stimulating for children with hmor above childis
sphere and too great element of fear. The vivid
horror element should be omitted. Movies can be
great force in the education of children we'll
Of social signi cance, and to give accurate hstor
ic backgrounds.
pairing children In advance subject matter and
helping them to evaluate the picture LATER Movies
frequently be used in connection with classroom
work.
Mrs. Roller urged that the P.-T.A. support the
Nealy Notion Picture Bill to abolish block booking
and blind buying. If this bill Is passed managers
Will have free selection of pictures.
movie short shown showing the value of
pleasant telephone voice, that personality "rides
the Mresn as well as the voice.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-03-21
LOTUS IS EDITOR OF FIRST
SCHOOL YEARBOOK

school yearbook, the first ever publ shed, Is
being planned and worked Greenbelt Hi School.
This book will have indiv dual pictures of every
Tor in the graduating class, and eight nine other
pictures covering such subjects the faculty, the
Junior class, the basketball and baseball teams
and beautiful "springn ictme Of the alma mater.
The staff for the annual has been chosen and di-
vided into four departments. Of these four depart
mat Frank LOTUS is EFF, and also bus
mess manager. Robert Mcclary is literary editor,
Phyllis Warner is feature editor, and Lonnie Alex
ander is art editor. This staff has been reading
other school ANNALS to get ideas such things
arrangement, set-up, styles, and content.
The price for this latest undertaking Of
bilious senior class is 90 cents, and orders and
money for the book being taken in advance in hopes
Of having hundred copies sold by April $. This
is necessary in order to allow the printers to be
paid ncash-or-t he-linen.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-03-21
MAYOR WARNER MAKES
FIRST PROCLAMATION

The first proclamation of George A. Warner as
Mayor of Greenbelt the observance of Nation
al Hospital Week.
Fellow citizens of Greenbelt:
WHEREAS, the week commencing March 81, 1870
has been designated National Hospital Week,
and
WHEREAS, the Greenbe1t Hospital, through its
Auxiliary, is sponsoring series of local &C
t1vties in observance thereof, and
WHEREAS, during that week, special opportmn-
titles Will be provided for Cd tizens of the town
to become better acquainted with their hospital
and its facilities
NOV, THEREFORE, I, George A. Warner, by vir-
tue of the authority vested In Mayor, do
proclaim the week March 81 through April $3.50,
as Hospital Week, and urge all citizens of the
community to take part In its observance and to
render such assistance and cooperation Will
make National Hospital Week a worth while ezper-
fence in Greenbelt.
- George A. Warner,
Mayor, Town Of Greenbe1t.
week of activities will be climaxed by dance
April for the benefit of the Hospital Adl Larry.
A special committee of the Apd Larry cmrris-
Ing Lucille Cooper, Claire Still, Betsy Woodnan, E.
1zabeth Yuretich, is planning skit for the Ctti-
zens Associate on meeting April /. On the afternoon
of March 81 silver tea will initiate the week. pro-
gram, and guests will be encouraged to di splays
of equipment at the Hospital. These displays will
be continued throughout the week, and tors Will
be especially welcome during that time.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-03-21
Greenbelt Consumers To Be In Survey

Because Of the tremendous interest the part of
manufacturers in cooperatives, "Sales Man.
agement", a marketing magazine, is planning field
survey to be made among members Of cooperatives.
Members Of the Greenbelt consumers cooperative
being included in the survey, which Is scheduled to
begin In a few days.
The field work viii be done by trained interview
Of the Federal Research Corporation and the
questions will the benefits members see In
the cooperative movement.
It Is stated that member Will be quoted di-
rect1y. HIS Will be averaged with the
of many others. The Cooperative League Of the
United States has approved Of the survey.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-03-21
Milk Committee Activity Gets
ID. G. Papers Attention

The Maryland Consumers Milk Committee broke into
at least other newspaper besides the Cooperator
namely, the Washington Daily News March IL.
Martha Strayer, News repor ter who attended the
cent Federal milk hearings the marketing agree
ment granted the interview.
Copies of the paper were distributed to all WAL
nut HILL patrons in Greenbe1t, BerHyn, and Col lege
Park not belonging to the milk club.
The article mentioned that Judge Thomas Freeman
and Abraham Chasanow members of the Citizens
Association Milk Comm ttee, but concluded with
Carnie Harper's statement, "We're just group of
housewives". The two gentlemen, needless to say,
have undergone a little nribdng".
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-03-21
Drive Launched To Eliminate
Wrong-Side Parking

Forty-three traffic warnings and three non-traf-
fic notices, plus arrest for dsorderly conduct
make up this past month"; record for Department
of Public Safety.
Courtesy warnings on left hand parking contributed
the bulk Of the traffic warnings according Wallace
F. Nabee. concerted drive launched by the depart
ment to eliminate parking the wrong side Of the
street has had noticeable results.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-03-21
STORE CHANGES ANNOUNCED

Mrs. Elsie v. Steinle, of 5o-H Crescent Road, has
been promoted to assistant Variety Store manager
will be in charge of that store when the manager,
Joseph L. Rogers, is not duty. She has been
ployed IN the sandry department for the past year
and a half.
Mrs. steinle has done excellent work since she
has been with U.S." stated Slo Laakso, general
ager of the Greenbelt Consumer Services, Inc,
we are very glad to be able to reward her with this
promotionn She Will during the shift when Mr..
Rogers is off duty.
Several other changes also have been made in the
personnel Of the stores. Mrs. Virginia Beck, Of 23K
Ridge Road, will take over the position left va
can't by Mrs. Stein1e's promotion.
Miss Beth Powell is a months leave Of absence.
She plans to be married in Utah and will return to
During MISS Powel1's absence, Miss Iva orndorff, Of
Of Ridge Roads is taking over her place in the
dry department.
Samuel Ro1ph, who has been employed in the meat
department of the Food Store since May 1898, left
recently to open up his own meat market in WASH
ington.
Store, is now assistant to Robert Bchele Greenbelt
Theater Manager. Mr.. Twichen was transferred to
that position when John N. Pickering resigned re-
Gently to accept employment With the Eastern Coop
erative League in New York City.
Edward F. Forest, an employee Of the Greenhills
Consumer Services, is spending three weeks here
smers cooperative. He Will spend part of his time
in the Variety Store and the other in the Food Store.
GEES. BOARD ADOPTS SUGGESTED POLICIES
The basic policies and organizational set-up
under which the business Of the Greenbelt Consumer
Services, Inc, is to be operated were officially
formulated by the board of directors It's special
meeting Wednesday, March -. This official state
ment OF policies, covering 10 pages typewriter in
single space, is comprehensive and represents
considerable work the part of the board members,
particularly President Walter R. Volckhausen.
The statement includes: The basic policies Of the
cooperative the lines Of authority; the of
the organization;and board, general manager, employ
ee and customer relationships, including wages
hours of employees, such matters adverti sing,
oying handling, selling, repairs, budget, and use
OF premises are thoroughly dealt with in the pol
icies.
AS basis for beginning their work, the directors
used less detailed set of policies drawn up to
serve as instructions to guide the organization
while 1t was under the direction of the Consumer
Distribution Corporation, and not cooperative.
Thus having start, the board members able to
prepare very complete set of policies appli-
cable totle condi ions since the
come a local. y-owned cooperative.
Guest Of the directors at the special meeting of
the board was Herbert E. Evans, vce-president of
the Consumer Distribution Corporation. He stated
that c. D. c. was preparing book cooperative
management and wishes to print the statement of
policies adopted for Greabe1t Consumer Services as
supplement to that book, good example for
other cooperatives. They were given permission to
do
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-03-21

Harold E. Snyder fined $500 and costs by the
Prince Georges court sitting at EUattsville last
to file Last year, personal property statement,
due September IS.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-03-21

Sneak-thievery last week again struck the "Glm-
drop" coop which boys and girls in the Elementary
School have been operating for themselves according
to report received by the Cooperator. Catherine
Reed, in declining to release information of the
theft, indicated that she considered the incident
merely disciplinary problem.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-03-21

Special Easter communion service will be held
O'Clock Friday evening, March 22, social room
of the Elementary School. This Will be candle
Light service.
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1940-08-16

The cannory Will b. opon to tho
women Of The valley Thursday, AUG
ust 20 who wish to cen hom3 pro-
aucts for the Family.
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1940-08-16
Doris Nooro
Reporter

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
Cougar Special
To Run Sept. is

The Cougar Coaster" special
train win be operated for students
Of Washington State college, &C
cording to Leslie w. Tuttle. city
passenger and ticket agent. North
ern Pacific railway. Only stu
dents and faculty members are
accepted as passengers.
This year the special win leave
Tacoma at e:35 p. m. Monday.
Sept. 16, arriving in Pullman the
following morning at IL o'clock.
Reservations should be made
early enough to assure ample ac-
commodations.
A passenger representative ac-
companies the train to insure COM
fort of the trip. Arrangements
are made on the train by him to
transfer baggage from the depot
in Pullman to places Of residence
ON the campus.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
N.-,,:.: -
G0IIl1Il3
sz3sz:H1E'3 80

forts were soon = shsmbles and
surrender came forthwith.
Sam IL = patient man and .
coherent story-teller. Thus we are
inclined to see his point when he
roundly cusses that reporter.
Because said newspapering gent
wove Sans story into an article
around the theme that the Ameri-
cans whipped the spaniards At
Manila because the latter ships
used DUMMY ammunition!
MaiIhas Dept
What do you hear from the
Martinolich gang"
That's = question we've heard
quite frequently since the noted
shipyards blitzkrieged itself out of
town and into San Diego last
month.
Wen. what we hear In that the
brothers Msrtinolich seem to have
turned a right pert little real estate
deal down there In the new home.
Chuck sent this department a
newspaper clipping-nothing more
but we nevertheless refuse to
accept the memorandum hook, line
and sinker Pass the salt. please.
Because the story describes how
the Martinolich interests obtained
a 20-year lease on a plot Of water
front property: got IL from the
San Diego port commission over
the protests Of the hometown bows
who've apparently been trying to
get 1t for some time without sue
cess.
Seems that one OF more Of the
hartinolieh boys (somehow we're
unaccountably reminded Of Tony
put the bee on the port commits
sioners with hints that Martinoiich
Is right on the very brink Of sign
ing a contract with the navy TO
build it a whole fleet of mine
sweepers.
So IT looks as though the lads
haven't changed their stride. OPP
timistic"-that's Tony.
Not that there isn't the possi-
bility Martinolich will be building
minesweepers. The fishboat build
ers hereabouts have been lined up
for the same emergency job for
some months now.
But Tony's friends hereabouts
will appreciate the technique of
the real estate deal and publicity,
we feel sure. We certainly got a
hearty chuckle especially since
Tony sucked this department in
with his optimism. Once.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
Saqsiad's Bid Low
For Survey vessel

s. :. ssgstad, Seattle. 9TH N
offer Of s14s.seo. vas ths sppar-
snt low bidder on an ss-foot diesel
powered surveying vessel Tor use
in Alaskan waters by the Coast
and Geodetic Survey. II va an
nounced today in Washington.
.. c.
Other bidders: Tacoma Boat
Building Co. Tacoma. SIS. $50:
Seattle shipbuilding and Drydock
Corp Seattle. s15s777; Lake
Union Drydock q Machine Works.
Seattle. s1e4 $50; Astoria Marine
Construction Co. Astoria. Ore,
1856. 800: and Ballard Marine Rail-
way Co. Seattle. x1es.s37
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07

but neither time was he IN the
United States when he enlisted. He
holds presidential citations. con-
gressional medals and other hon.
ora, too.
He was with Dewey at Manila.
and thereby hangs his tale OF woe.
Sam and some Of his fellow vet
Grams Of that fracas held = reunion
banquet. When the lying and brag-
ging got into fun swing. = news
papering gent asked permission to
sit In and listen TO the EARNING.
He was welcomed. Of course. but
heroes being what they are, the
talk ceased Immediately. Sam took
pity on the newsman and suggest
ed he was free to ask question
or two.
Can any Of you gents tell me"
says the newsman, "howcome II
was that the Spanish fleet suffered
30 many killed and wounded when
the American ships did not ?"
Sam countered by inquiring II
the reporter was acquainted with
guns, ammunition and like warship
ordnance.
The newsman said he was-and
Sam fell for IL, unfortunately for
his enduring opinion of news gents
as a race OF vermin.
SO Sam explained the difference
between the ammunition used by
the spaniards and that used by
the Yanks:
The Americans were using
shells which exploded all over
the landscape when they 30
much ~ touched n whislser;
the spaniards thought the
American ships were heavily l.,
armorcd, so used shells which
would only explode after pierre
Ing thick steel plates.
Sam said that his ship was hit
five times-but the shells went
right through her superstructure
without exploding. "Still going for
all know" There simply wasn't
resistance enough to make the big
shells pop. OF course. II even one
of them had popped-wurra wurra
Meanwhile. the American gun
fire was raising Zone word Gen.
sored here). The Spanish ships and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07

Lewis whitney was elected vice
president. Frank Gurai secretary
treasurer. Joe Reiehmuth road
captain and Lenny Aiken sergeant
81 arms
Next Sunday. cyclists wiz hold
their annual corn feed. featuring
trip to a destination which will
b kept secret until the run starts.
Members viii meet AZ 1755 Paw
eett ave. and leave a. 10 a. m,
with Relchmuth leading the for
nation The groups auxiliary u
in charge Of refreshments. Com
mltteemen in charge are Lenny
Atkins, Carl Bassett and Lewis
Whitney.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
Baptist Survey
Under Way Here

Taeoma Baptist councils survey
for expansion Of the Christian
center At 18th and Fsweett ave.
49, under way Friday - some
. women Of various Tacoma Bsp-
TT churches undertook the house
= hsass Canvas.
ne project Of contracting per-
zonz Of al nationalities for the
purpose Of charging the scope Of
the center II being headed BY Mrs..
cervilla Wrye. now in charge Of
the Japanese Baptist mission
me survey. which viii be car
red On until Sept Is. II being
applied 10 the district bounded
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07

Sam James is as genial an
Irish gent as you'll find on
anybody's waterfront.
But he got US into a corner the
other day and waggled an ominoas
forefinger under our nose. He de-
eiared he'd once upon a time been
sore vronged by a fiighty news
papering gent. and by Noah's beard
we'd better harken.
fAlas that our poor talents don't
provide for the rich colors which
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
Navy viii Train 1000
Radio and Siunalmen

WASHINGTON = The navy ap-
proved plans today for seven
schools In ~ naval districts. to
train 1000 rsdiomen and signalmen
In the u. 3. naval reserve.
The schools wlIl include one fn
the 18th naval district on the re-
ceiving ship L. 5. S. Boston at San
Francisco and N the 18TH district
At the naval radio station. Puget
Sound.
The applicants. from II 70 Is
years old. win enlist in the reserve
on an active duty status with pay
while undergoing four months OF
! training.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
Scooter Economical
On Long Journey

CLEVELAND. o.-Andrev c.
Sutton -. drove 70 New York
from Cleveland on 81 cents worth
Of gasoline. He used a motor
scooter Of the type sometimes used
TO make deliveries about the
cifies.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07
M ain Street
Goinos, Comings and Doinos
Of Tacomans as the Re
porter Found Them.

Don Pollock reporting for work
in cheerful mood-Bob Wilson re-
turning from vacation in San
Francisco - Tommy and Virginia
Barnwell enjoying school again
after summer vacstion--Clarence
Dulbert stopping at drinking foun-
tain-R a y m o nd Daily running
furiously TO catch bus - Jack
Mansfield rising at the crack Of
dawn to go to WORKMAN Wallace
consulting with Ted Grunden about
auto repairs-Foster Cronyn, IT,,
happening by just at the proper
moment to get picture OF damaged
ARP ant Scott z. Henderson
keeping close tab on political sit
uation Z. A. vane passing out
peneils-Dr. b. X. Leroy waiting
for elevator - Edward LAfferty
hurrying TO political meeting
Earl Cassedy being kidded about
mining venture by Clarence Lake
james Harding giving friend q
rain check-Dr. James Egan DASH
ing down corridor-Bert Laird CIV
ing instructions - Mrs. Lila n
Bourland answering telephone -
Roy Craig admiring new paint job
at his home - sheriff John c.
Bjorklund snxiously awaiting out
come Of Tuesdays Paul
Walker hunting for a dog-Rose
Tanzy kidding customer - Mrs.
Violet Hull meeting old friend -
John Fletcher giving friend a
Roosevelt button-Don Stewart in
a hurry-Cari Club and r.. L. Cur
rier walking up hill-John Corliss
dashing to mail a letter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-07

A varied musical program Of
accordion. eoncertina, guitar and
vocal numbers will be presented
by Capt and Mrs. Hammerstrom.
Of Seattle. at the local Salvation
Army Corps No. :. 11l4 So. 18th
st. Friday evening al o'clock.
The public Is invited.