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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-01-25
Labor Opposed To
Changing Of Low
No Tdmpering With Unem.
ploYment Act Vented By
Luboring Factions
(By Ohio Labor News Service)


Columbus, O.-While vitally con-
cerned in working out a satisfactory
method of determining the average
weekly wage, upon which unemploy-
ment benefits are to be calculated, the
Ohio State Federation of Labor will
oppose any attempt to drag the con-
troversy before the Legislature at a
special session should one be called.
Labor is advocating the calling of
a special session for the purpose of
providing relief and bringing the old
age pensions in Ohio up to what is
contemplated in the social security
act, namely, $4,000 a month instead
of a maximum of $50.
However, it was the consensus of
opinion of the executive board of the
Federation which met recently in Co.
lumbus to consider the question that
Labor should oppose any attempt to
revamp the Unemployment Act 1t
was the opinion that administrative
difficulties can be adjusted without re-
sort to legislation.
Officials of the Social Security
Board conferred here last week with
Secretary Thomas j. Donnelly and
Attorney Horace S. keifer of Spring
field, counsel for the State Federation
at which conference the position of
the State Labor Body was made
known. These officials also conferred
with Governor John w. Bricker and
Continued on Page Three)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-01-25
Birthday Greeting
Cards Sent To- All
Locals BY N.B.0.P.
Members Asked.To Contrib
ute To Wdr On Infdntile
Paralysis
INSTRUCTIONS
Nome and Address Should
Be On Each Card So
Credit Con Be Given

Birthday Greeting cards for the
celebration Of the Presidents birthday
have been sent from this office to the
various locals affiliated with the N.
B. of o. p in order that every men,
ber will have an opportunity to mani
fest his understanding and generosity
in this great war against infantile
paralysis being waged by organized
labor.
Since the cards were received by
President James M. Duffy just this
past Tuesday, it will be impossible for
many of the locals to send them to
the White House before the Presi-
dents birthday but this should not
stop anyone from contributing as gen
erously as possible. The cards will be
gratefully received at the White
House throughout all of next month.
Local Union Secretaries should send
a complete report to President Duffy
as soon as possible, thus enabling the
President to make a complete check
and insure each local receiving proper
credit.
Instructions received from the chair
man of the Committee for the Cele-
bration of the Presidents Birthday
follow:
First-The cards are to be distri-
buted to every member of your local
union. The cost of the cards, 1la
cent per card, makes it important that
none of the cards be wasted and that
they be placed in the hands of your
membership as soon as possible. Some
Of your local members will be able to
use more than one card; they may
have relatives and friends that would
be anxious to send a personal birthday
greeting to the President with their
contribution of dimes for the worthy
fight against infantile paralysis.
Second-Upon receipt of the card
the local member is requested to sign
his name, address and union name and
number to the greeting inscribed to
the President and enclose as many
dimes as he can generously give.
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-01-25
N. B. Q. P. Officiuls
Attend Testimonial
Banquet Given In Honor OF
George MeonY. New AFL
SecretdrY-Tredsurer

The banquet to George Meany, Sec
retary Treasurer of the American
Federation of Labor, at the Willard
Hotel, Washington on January is,
was a notable event in the annals of
the A. F. of L.
The main ballroom of the hotel was
filled with hundreds of officials of the
American Federation of Labor and its
affiliated unions and their friends
from many sections Of the United
States.
President James NJ. Duffy, First
Vice President f. L. Wheatley, and
Secretary Treasurer John d. Me
Gillvray of the National Brotherhood
of Operative Potters were present,
being in Washington to fight re-
newal of the reciprocal trade treaty
act.
Congressman Lewis, Hancoc
Sweeney and Shiffler, representatives
of the pottery centers, helped swell the
Brotherhood's party at the Meany
testimonial.
l. NJ. Ornburn, Secretary-Treasurer
of the Union Label Trades Depart
ment of the American Federation of
Labor, was POSTMASTER.
In addition to Mr.. Ornburn, those
seated at the speakers table We're:
George Meany, Secretary Treasurer of
the American Federation of Labor;
William Green, President of the
American Federation of Labor; Frank
Morrison, Secretary Emeritus of the
American Federation of Labor; Mat
thew Woll, Third Vice President of
the American Federation of Labor;
John P. Frey, President of the Metal
Trades Department of the American
Federation of Labor; w. A. Calvin,
Secretary-Treasurer of the Metal
Trades Department of the American
Federation of Labor; Edward j.
Gainor, Eleventh Vice President Of the
American Federation of Labor; Frank
Fenton, Director of Organization of
the American Federation of Labor;
Thomas E. Burke, Treas
urer of the United Association of
Plumbers and Steam Filters of the
United States and Canada; John P.
Coyne, President of the Building and
Construction Trades Department of
the American Federation of Labor;
Joseph A. Padway, Chief Counsel of
the American Federation of Labor;
George Masterton, Assistant Presi-
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-01-25
BY President James Nj. Duffy, First
Vice President +. l.. Wheatley and
John O'Mallay

BY President James NJ. Duffy, First
Vice President +. l.. Wheatley and
John O'Malley.
Firmly convinced that organized
effort is important in preventing in
roads on the democratic way of life,
the 1889 convention of the American
Federation of Labor declared in favor
of continued cooperation with the
World Congress on Education and De-
mocracy.
On this subject the A. F. of L. Ex-
ecutive Council, in their annual report,
said:
"Our 1888 convention recommended
Vocational Education Congress in
connection with the Worlds Fair held
in New York. Without knowing of
our resolution, Columbia University
took the initiative in calling World
Congress on Education and Labor.
Rather than sponsor two world edu-
cation conferences it seemed better
to relate the two purposes. The
American Federation of Labor there
fore agreed to cooperate with the Con-
gress for Labor and Democracy and
appointed large participating COM
mittee. That congress convened Au-
gust 1917, 1889"
International Conference Promoted by
A. r. of l..
In celebrating on the Councils
statement, the convention Committee
on Education submitted the following
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-01-25
Carr ChindCo.Now
Working Full Time
Grdfton Local Reports Only
Slack Spells Are In the
Clay Shop

Grafton, w. Va.-Work at the Carr
China Company has been on a full
time basis, with the clay shop being
the usual exception. 1t would seem
when work is in abundance, the men,
bers would attend their local meet
ings more than when it is slow, but
such is far from actual facts. Most
members do not care to attend in or
der to help the faithful few only when
some trouble threatens their own par
ticular job.
This is not the correct attitude as
all members should be constantly look
ing for ways and means of bettering
the trade in general and not their own
individual jobs. We feel however that
with the following officers having
been installed the members will show
their support by attending at least
one meeting month: Dewey Jones,
president; II. R. Haislop, vice presi-
dent; w. R. Sheets, recording secre-
tary; Howard Walters, financial sec
retary; Everett Cough, inspector;
Curtiss Walters, guard and Roy Nc
Daniel, trustee.
Anyone wishing resolutions to go
before the 1910 convention write them
up and hand them to the resolution
committee Of which William Rupp is
chairman and H. G. McPhail and
Glenn Jones are associate members.
Any member of this committee will
be glad at any time to assist you in
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-01-25
26 Unions Have Now Spent
$4,000 For Cdndles On
HUGE Cake
LABOR TAKES LEAD
Over Three Million Greeting
Cards Will Be Sent To
White House

Washington, D. C. (ILNS).-The
giant 300 pound birthday cake being
donated by the Bakery and Confection-
cry Workers International Union to
the Labor Division Of the Committee
for the Celebration of the Presidents
Birthday, has already crossed over
$4,7OO for the cause Of infantile par
alysis eradication, William Green, A..
F. of l.. head and chairman of the La
fees here. I
The huge cake is to be presented
by organized labor to President Roose-
velt at the White House as token
of the part labor is playing in the
1910 "polio" war.
Candles on the cake-58 Of them,
are being sold to international unions
for a minimum Of 500 each and will
be wrapped with photostatic copies of
the checks made out to organized la
boris cake fund.
Girls to Make Presentation
The cake will be formally presented
to President Roosevelt by the attrac-
live uduSuCcIS VI VIC IIlICC lCcuiIi6
officials of the Bakery Workers
Union, Elinor Myrup, Marilou Winter
and Elsie Schmidt.
Twenty-six unions and one local
have already bought candles on the
cake.
The Bakery and Confectionery
Workers International Union itself
through its international secretary
treasurer, A. A. Myrup in addition to
furnishing the sculptured masterpiece
~ thu bakers art today, paid $l7l9
for one of the SO candles.
Other Recent Buyers
Among other recent candle pur-
chasers within the past few days are
the Brotherhood Of Painters, Decora
tors and Paperhangers of America
whose president, l.. P. Lindelof has
sent in his unions check for 500;
the Operative Plasterers Internation-
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-01-25
Seltzer Selected
To Lead Local SO
Second Vice President F Frunk
Hull Instulls Officers At
Richmond. Cal.

Richmond, Calif.-At the last reg
ular meeting Of Local Union No. 80
the following officers were elected:
Victor Seltzer, president; Dale Fryer,
vice president; Richard Hagans, re-
cording secretary; Joe Sargent, finan-
cial secretary; A. l.. Nelson, defense
collector; Harry Hokerson, door
guard; C. l.. Andrus, trustee. The Of
ficers were installed by Second Vice
President Frank Hull, who gave a
very interesting talk which included
some good advice along with a great
many interesting facts. This local is
always pleased to have Brother Hull
pay us visit.
Continued on Page Three)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-01-25
Bourd To Attend Local ass
Fortieth Anniversary
Celebration
MANY PROBLEMS
Renewal of Reciprocal Trade
agreement Act Fought
By Officials

Plans were announced early this
week by President James M. Duffy for
the members Of the National Brother
hood Of Operative Potters' Executive
Board to attend the fortieth anniver-
sary celebration Of Local Union No.
As in Trenton, Saturday, January 81,
before going into session for the Gus
tomary eastern mid-winter meeting
Of the Board.
Many matters Of extreme import
ance to the membership face the pot
ters' officials at this time, the least
of which certainly is not the question
of renewal Of the Reciprocal Trade
Agreement Act which is under con-
sideration by the Government at this
time.
Reciprocal trade agreements, as
practiced by this country, are ex-
tremely harmful to the producers of
dinnerware Other countries, with
low standards of living and monthly
wages not equal to the Brotherhood
members daily earnings, are allowed
to ship their products to our shores
to sell at prices with which manufac-
turers paying decent wages cannot
hope to compete.
Flooded markets, overfiowing with
cheap, foreign-made goods, means
American potters walking the streets
unemployed.
Although the current wars are ex-
pected to keep imports at minimum
this year, if the present trade act is
renewed, import records will fall in
the years following peace settlements,
IN the opinion of President Duffy.
Turning from armed conflict, the war
ring nations will undoubtedly attempt
to build up their debated treasures
by taking advantage Of the American
markets.
The Executive Board is faced with
the problem of how best to further
the potters' arguments before the
Ways and Means committee, which is
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-01-25
Unemplo and
The War Countries
Thousands of Workers Are
Tossed Into Jobless Army.
uO Office Reports

Geneva, Switzerland. - What has
been the effect Of four months of war
on one of the worlds greatest peace
time economic and social problems
that of unemployment 1t might be
thought that war conditions and large
scale mobilization had abolished un-
employment for the many countries
more or less directly affected. But
information collected by the lnterna-
tional Labor Office shows that the
war has had much more compli-
Gated effect on national employment
markets.
In most belligerent countries and
in many neutral countries, unemploy-
ment rose in the first month of the
war and still remains at relatively
high level.
In Great Britain nearly 100000
more people were unemployed in mid
October than in mid-August, but by
mid November there was slight drop
of $4,000 as compared with mid-Oc-
tober; in France, unemployment in
creased by about $4,000, and in Bel
gium by over $4,000, in the first month
of the war, although, in the latter
country, this was followed by de-
crease of $4,000 during October; the
percentage of trade unionists unem-
ployed in Denmark rose from 9.5 per
cent to 16 per cent by the end of Oc-
tober and 21.5 per cent by the end Of
November; in the Netherlands there
was a moderate increase and in Nor
way rather substantial rise from
18 per cent in August to 80 per cent
in November.
Trade restrictions have thrown
many thousands of workers out of en-
ployment in Greece.
In Germany the number of wholly
unemployed persons has remained low,
but there appears to have been an in
crease in short time.
In Switzerland the unemployment
situation has remained practically un-
changed. Among American countries
there has been an increase in Chile
but decrease in Canada and the u.
S. A.
For those who remember the last
war these increases in unemployment
are not as surprising as they at first
appear Today, in fact, the rate of
increase in unemployment has been
considerably less rapid than in 1914.
Then, the first weeks of war, raised
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-01-25

PnoTo of the giant birthday cake which
organized labor is presenting to Presi-
dent Roosevelt, at the White House on
his sSth birthday. Some idea of the
size of this master creation of the bak-
ers and sculptor's arr can be gained by
viewing it with It's maker, Clement, of
Washington. The crippled boy and
girl mounted on top represents an ex-
act likeness in detail and color of the
two unfortunate children who posed
for the statuette. Candles at the base
of the cake will be wrapped with pho
tostatic copies of checks from unions
which bought them. They are being
sold at a minimum Of Sioo per candle.
The cake itself was donated by the
Bakery and Confectionery Workers
International Union.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-01-25
MdcCdbe to Speak
At ass Anniversary
Executive Bodrd. Princeton
Professor, Will Attend
Banquet. Saturday

Trenton, N. J.-Although it was
very cold last Friday night, Local
Union No. 45 had a we'll attended
meeting with President Templeton in
the chair. He was supported by the
newly elected officers for the ensuing
term who are: R. Sleepy, vice presi-
dent; Ed Kramer, recording secre-
tary; E.. Watson, financial secretary
Fred Hodgkinson, treasurer; James
Nixon, inspector; c. Janas, guard.
These officers were installed by John
Simpson.
The resolution committee was ap-
pointed by the president; A. Davies,
F. Hodgkinson and Karl Tiger.
Continued on Page Two)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-19

group had a captain who was CIV
en- a set OF instructions as to where
he would lead his group. After
following many directions the
members finally found themselves
at the home of Robert and Howard
Gibbs. At their home many anus
ing games were played.
While outside the group toasted
marshmallows and then retired to
the house where they enjoyed re.
freshments of cider and dou ghnuts
A variety OF songs closed tho
meeting.
This evening a group OF stu
dents will meet at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Vroman to
make complete plans for Home
coming, including activities to be
sponsored by the Guild for Their
alumni
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-19
Interest Increases in
Lectures on Palestine

Evangelist Walter Zvoda has
completed a series OF pictures per-
Ia ming to the old prophecies iul-
filed in Palestine and will show
pictures dealing with the prophetic
truths OF today. such as the land
that has laid waste for over 1900
years and which is besinning 10
blossom as a rose He will show
the persecution of the Jews IN
Europe and their exodus TO the
land OF Palestine as the fullfument
Of Bible prophecy.
He will also speak Of European
countries telling what will happen
to Germany and Russia. Then he
will show prophetic sites OF the
battle to he ut Armageddon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-19
ROYAL Oak Rites Monday
For Mrs. Fred P. Galpln

Ann Arbor Mich. oct l9-Fu'
neral services will be conducted
Monday morning an II O'Clock in
the William sullivan and Son Fu-
neral Home Roya. Oak. for Mrs
Fred 2. Galpin. a resident here
since August. 1888 Mrs Galpiu
passed away Thursday afternoon
in ST. Josoph's Hospital following
"a 4=-f-- -.------ll-- A-lGnnG
Moore. assistant pastor of the
Royal OAK Methodist Church. will.
omclate and burial w.li Dee in Dix
boro.
Mrs. Galpin was born i'm Scots
yille Mich Jaue -. lS>3 and be-
fore coming 20 Ann Arbor had rec
sided IN Royal Oak.
Surviving besides her husband
are one daughter, Mrs Clifton
O'Clair. and two sons Merlin and
Leroy Galpin. all of Royal OAK
four grandchildren. and two Sis.
ters. Mrs Ralph Willis North.
vile. and Mrs f V Mart.nda,e
Detroit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-19
Daily Market Reports

fair stockers and feeders. s6 q
$50; mixers and springers. $500
rs.
Calves - Weekly receipts 1850.
Best, $3.50; fair TO good, Sl1@12;
seconds. S9Q1O5O; culls and com
mon, S4QS.
Sheep and lambs-Weekly re.
ceipts. $3.50; best, s9d91O. fair
to good, SS.25GS.75: second SOS;
grass yearlings, s5q6; best sheep
S3.50Q4; heavy fat sheep. $250Q
3; culls and common, S1.50Q2.
Hogs - Receipts for week $500.
good and choice 230-250 lbs, $3.50;
good and choice. 25O.270 lbs. S6.40;
good ard choice 2ee-220- lbs S6-35;
good and choice 270-300 lbs. 1925;
good and choice 10000 lbs. $500;
heavies, SO0-325 lbs, $6l5: heavies.
325-350 lbs. S6.10 heayieis. 350-400
lbs, 1896; extreme heayies. $3.50:
roughs, $3.50; pigs and lights. S5.e5
q5.50; stays. s475d5.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-19
COMMISSION NAMED

Detroit Oct 10 AP A new
commission on inter synodical fell
lowship 10 continue negotiations
for partial merger with the Mis-
souri, Synod and the United Luth-
eran Church was approved here at
the American Lutheran Church
convention The new commission
which will be appointed by the
church executive committee, will
replace Two separate commissions
which have studied the merger pro-
pOsal
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-19
Last Rites Sunday For
Mrs. Emma !. POdeWiI

Ann Arbor, Mich, oct l9-Last
rites will be Sunday afternoon at
2 o'clock in the Muehlig Chapel for
Mrs. Emma / Podew!l who passed
away Thursday evening Rev E.
c. Stellhorn will oficiate and
burial will be in Bethlehem Gene
terry.
Mrs. Podewil was born Sept l6,
1890. in Pittsfeld Township, and
was the daughter OF William and
Otillie Gerstler. she had resided
in Ann Arbor for the past . years
and was a member Of the Zion
Lutheran Church
Survivors include daughter
Gladys; her rother, Mrs Gerstler;
one brother, Albert ierstler and
one nephew, all OF Ann Arbor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-19
Livestock


Detroit, Mich, Oct. 19-Cattle-
Receipts for week - 3,775.
Choice to prime yearlings. dry fed.
sl1.50@12.50; good TO choice year.
lings. dry fed. slO5O@1l5O; choice
to prime heavy Steers, dry fed.
sl1.50q12.5O; good TO choice heavy
steers, dry fed. slO.5O9l1.5O; short
fed steers. sS5O9s5O; fair to good
grass steers and heifers. $3.50 q
7.5O; best cows. S575 q 6; fair
to good beef cows. S5Q5.50; can.
ner and cutter COWS, SO a AIS:
old rims, So down. best tight but
cher bulls. S7Q750; best heavy
bologna bulls, $6.759725: medium
weight bologna bulls $6G6.75; light
common bulls, $500; stock bulls,
S5.5Oq6.50; good to cnoice stockers
and feeders sSQ1l; common to
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-19
FISH HATcHERIEs SOUGHT

Sault Ste Marie. Ont. Oct. 10
AP-A recommendation for more
fish hatcheries for propagation Of
lake trout and white fish was made
Thursday before the joint Ontario
and Michigan commission collect
ing data on Great Lakes fishing.
The commission, which is holding
open hearings for commercial fish
ermen, meets at Marquette, Mich,
today and Fort William Oct q.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-19
REPUBLICANS PLAN EVENTS

Ann Arbor Mich oct 10 -
Young Republicans of Washtenav
County will observe National Young
Republicans Day Monday when
members will gather TO hear an
address by Wendell l. Willkie who
will speak over the radio from 10
70 1880 Ten cider and doug Oh
nuts will be served. a torchlieht
parade is being planned for next
Wednesday night and Yong Rel
publican clubs throughout the
county will assist.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-19
Ann Arbor Nems
CIothierS viii Gather
IN Ann ArD0r tuesday

Ann Arbor, Mich. oct. l9-Mer-
chandising problems will be dis
cussed by members of the Michi-
gan Retail Clothiers and Furnish
ers Association who will gather
in the Michigan Union Tuesday for
their fal. clothing clinic.
Speakers viii include Herbert V.
Prochnow. Of the First National
Bank of Chicago. Prof John L.
Brumm. of the University faculty
Richard Kositchek, Lansing and
Prof. + II. Gault, Of the Universe
ty
The Ann Aybor Clothiers and
Furnishers viii have charee of the
program. Charles Sanell being gen
eral chairman
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-19
George Burke, Attorney,
Will Address Guards at
Farewell Dinner Monday

Ann Arbor, Mich. Oct. l9-Prin-
cipal speaker at the farewell din
ner honoring Company X, Michigan
National Guard. Monday evening
in the Michigan Union will be
George ]. Burke. Ann Arbor attor-
ney.
Farewell talks VIII be given by
Mayor Walter Sadler and Pres'-
dent Alexander G Ruthven OF the
University. with the response by
Capt G. J. Burlingame. Selections
will be rendered by the University
Glee Club and the University OF
Michigan Band
Company X expects to leave Ann
Arbor next Wednesday for Camp
Beauregard. Alexandria, La.
Absent voters ballots are being
sought for members of the Nation
al Guard to enable them TO vote in
the Nov. election.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-19

NEW YORK-AP-The freight.
er Orangemoor, 5,775 tons, and
three other British vessels have
been lost recently in the war at
sea. maritime circles said Friday
The Orangemoor, which traded be-
tween England and Africa before
the war. was sunk by a submarine
in the English Channel. The pass
enger ship Queen of the Channel,
lisp tons; the freighter Mavis,
935 tons, and the trawler River
Clyde. 276 tons, were also listed
as lost.