davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29

There's no substitute for brains, and
the farmer who uses them Is just as far
ahead OF the rest Of the farmers as his
counterparts in the business or scientific
world. Down In Louisiana, In a state
heavily burdened by lack Of diversity IN
Its crops, a group Of farmers heard that
the United States imports 100000
pounds OF paprika peppers every year.
"Any reason why we can't raise thenl?"
Sc sT ase ashsd got A1 os Rs m spon s'S
supply of seed, and set about building a
new industry to meet this demand. II
every farmer or group OF farmers In the
United States could follow the example
OF this peppery group, the surplus prob
elm would get jolt, and thousands OF
farmers would be better Off.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29

America don't want their sons TO
die on the battlefields OF Europe.
At It's height the row almost
caused the resignation Of ex-Sena-
tor George Wharton Pepper Of
Pennsylvania, when g. Wayland
(Curly) Brooks OF Illinois threaten
ed TO take to the convention floor
his fight for inclusion Of the sons
and-mothers phrase.
Actual drafting Of the plank was
mainly the work OF Senator Pepper,
veteran Of many Of the g. o. P.S
inner wars.
STRONGER PLANK
NEARLY WON
Judge King Swope Of Kentucky
declared that the projected plank
was altogether too short and SIM
pie, and demanded inclusion Of q
ringing phrase dealing with the
mothers, their sons and the battle
fields.
The argument In the sub
tee drafting this plank went on for
hours. The full platform committee,
headed by Herbert K. Hyde OF Okla
homa, was debating other things In
Its spacious quarters on the roof OF
the Bellevue Stratford Hotel, con-
vention headquarters. The sub-com-
mittee toiled In room 300. And up
and down the north elevator be-
tween eighth floor and roof COM
muted the sub-committeemen, get
ting nowhere.
And the morning Of the third day
came. Senator Pepper, not as young
as once he was, having labored
more hours each day than @ man
OF his age should, left the delibera-
tons for o short time. In his abb
sence, the ns-and-mothers clause
got into the platform draft. Curly
Brooks took up the fight for It
threatened To take the issue to the
convention floor.
What to dop
PARTY'S ELDERS
PREVAIL
The convention, waiting for o
platform II could adopt before II
should pick o candidate, Cancelled
Its morning session. Pepper, tired
from the long siege, walked out OF
the committee room and threatened
to resign.
When word Of this deadlock got
TO the ears OF the elder statesmen,
important telephones began TO ring.
People like Joe Pew OF Pennsylvania
were called Into quell the disturb
ers, persuade Pepper not to resign,
and talk Brooks out Of taking the
fight TO the convention floor.
Having Cancelled Its morning ses-
sion, the convention had to be ad.
journed again when Its afternoon
session met. This was over the
wishes OF the delegates themselves,
who wanted to get on with picking
O. candidate. But--no platform, no
session.
II finally ended happily, Of
course. The party's elders prevailed,
and the defense plank didn't men.
ton the mothers and sons.
JUST A SLIGHT
MISUNDERSTANDING
An Official communicate as 10 oil
these goings-on would read about
like this:
"There was o slight misunder.
standing over the inclusion Of q
few words which the committee felt
were unnecessary"
History has o way Of getting con-
densed like that, but II sometimes
skips the best stories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29
Current Comment

Let school life be q period Of calm,
In order that children may, with
the same calm and equanimity, face
the confusion and turmoil OF later
years.
g. Harold Cauifeld, President,
San Francisco Board Of Educa-
ton.
I am hopeful OF peace soon be.
cause Germany Is not going 10 ask
anything OF England or France ex-
cept free access TO raw naterials on
@ competitive basis, and free trade
and exchange along the lines Of the
Hull plan.
DIR. oerhardt Alois Westrick, Ger.
man commercial counsellor In
Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29

for the answers.
I. Which musical instrument does
the orchestra leader Eddy Duchin
play7
q. Who wrote, early TO bed, early
to rise, makes man healthy,
wealthy and wiser"
3. How high is the washington
Monument In Washington, D. or
4. Which u. 9. silver coin Is larg-
est In size and denomination?
8. Can gasoline freeze?
9. Which country rs associated
with the eating Of snails?
7. Leopold is King Of the Belglans,
Who was his father?
Q. When o theatrical manager
says the house Is papered, what does
he fnean2
0. Who was President during the
War OF 1919?
10. Fer what treatment Of what
disease has Frederick d. snite, Jry
spent most OF the last four years IN
an iron lung7"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29

SIDE Of the inner
party councils,
But one Of the
biggest battles
which the COM
mitteemen called
"a mis- u n der
standing" after
they had Gained
doWn--canne over
the burning ques-
ton OF putting
into the plank on
national defense
q half dozen
words to the gem
eral effect that
tl1A naNkhArs NJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29

The Daily Tribune OF Dubuque, Ohio,
will observe the twentieth anniversary
of Its founding. This paper has the dis
tinction Of being the only English Cath
Ollie daily newspaper In the world. This is
quite distinction, but there Is a general
feeling prevalent that 1t will not be long
before there are several Catholic dailies,
which cover a branch Of news so often
neglected by the daily press. True, there
are many excellent Catholic weekles
whose writer's have national reputation
but the Catholic daily has been limited
to the Dubuque paper, which Is to be
congratulated as the anniversary ap-
proaches. The paper was planned by
prominent Catholic layman, Nicholas Z.
Conner, who had concerned himself many
years back In the Catholic Printing Com
pany which had been putting out weekly
and semi-weekly publications It is
stated that the Daily Tribune Is now
directed by a son OF Nicholas Conner.
The paper not only carries the Catholic
news OF the country but general news and
has syndicated and secular news services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29
Q. What are the duties Of the U.

Q, What are the duties Of the U.
s, Marine Corpse
A. Principal duties include service
on board vessels OF the naval fleet:
service as technical organizations
for advanced base work and as ino-
bile organizations for supporting the
fixed defense forces OF advance
bases, and for expeditionary duty;
service as guards for navy yards,
radio stations, and naval magazines,
In the u. s., and elsewhere, and guar
dians OF American interests and lee
cations IN foreign countries In times
OF disturbance.
q. How many persons are expect.
cd TO receive benefits In 1910 under
the old-age retirement provisions
OF the Social Security Actp
A. It Is estimated that by the end
OF 1910, some 485 900 workers over
65 years Of age may qualify for re.
tirement benefits. In addition about
1876 900 wives and 10000 widows over
65 years old, $4,000 younger widows
with dependent children, $4,000 de-
pendent children, and 10000 de.
pendent parents, may be eligible for
benefits during the year.
9. What proportion OF the civil
service employees OF the FederSl
Government work In washington,
d. g.?
A. Approximately l28,8b0 Of the
94b, $40 employees are In Washing
ton, y. @.
q. How much tobacco Is required
to make 1000 cigarettesp
A. About pounds, allowing for
waste and ghrinkage. The actual
tobacco In 1000 cigarettes, after
manufacture, Is about 2,3 pounds 10
"a pounds.
@. What has happened TO the Sc.
quoias which were planted several
years ago In the Smoky MountainsP
A. Two OF those trees were
brought from the West and planted
by l., r. Hessler, Professor OF Bot
any, University OF Tennessee, and
the late Doctor Jennison, near the
stream below the Chimney's park
Ing ground. Several years ago, one
OF the trees died, and only recently
II was determined that the other
one also had died.
9. Was the Repeal Amendment 10
the Constitution passed by Con.
gress during Hoover's administra-
ton?
A. II was passed by Congress In
February 1888, during Hoover's last
month In Office.
n you want o copy Of the booklet
"Co0l Dishes, Drinks and Desserts"
send 20 The waterbury Democrats
Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth
street, Washington, d. O. Enclose
ten cents IN postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29
Questions
and Answers
az rREDERTo "A. KERBY

BY FREDERIC "a. KERRY
Enclose . three. cent stamp toR
reply when addressing any guess
tlon Of fact or Information % the
Waterbury Democrats Service bu-
reau at Washington. Legal and
medical advice cannot be given,
nor can extended research DO an.
taken. Be sure all mall ls I'D.
dressed to The WATERBURY
DEMOCRATS SERVICE BUo
REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street.
Washington, D. @.
THE EDITOR
@. Where can get o map Of
Alaska, showing Its mineral re-
sources?
A. Mineral maps Of various sec.
tons of Alaska are contained In tho
publication Alaska, It's Resourcel
and Development" issued by thu
National Resources Committee
which may be purchased for fiftS
cents from the Superintendent Of
Documents, Government Printing
ONCE, Washington, D. @.
Q. What Is the origin Of the prov.
erb, "Close sits my shirt, but closer
my skin?"
A. II Is an early English proverb,
recorded In John Rays collection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29
Press Comment
SOME TRUTH TO IT

(Boston Post)
Sarah Todd Cunningham, O visit
Ing official from Hawaii, recently
deschibed life In the United States
In this way: "Too many people In
too many cars In too much Of o
hurry going In too many different
directions TO nowhere FOR nothing"
We are pretty much accustomed 10
our hectic way OF life but there are
times, when we are caught In 0
swirl OF traffic midway across an
intersection, that we are inclined 10
agree with her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29
A FINE GIFT
(Boston Post)

The deciding Of the historic
Adams homes In quincy TO the city,
TO be held forever as Q shrine TO
two Presidents, Is gracious gift by
members of the Adams family.
The news that the family has been
paying taxes on the property all
these years that the buildings have
been used a. public property 10 .
tribute 10 their patriotism.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29

The expressions - he was lifelong
Democrat, or he was lifelong Republi-
can, will not be applied to such a great
extent in the future as they have been
In the past. It Is not 50 much the thing
In these changing times to stick to the
politics of ones forbears. There does not
seem to be any disgrace attached to the
action of a son renouncing the political
persuasions of his father. SO 1t goes
Republican today, a Democrat yester-
day. a Socialist today, an Independent
tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29
National
Spotlight
BY BRUCE CATION

Philadelphia, June 2o.-The
whole story Of the fight In the COM
mittee which framed the q. o. p.
platform may never be told out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29
Washington Merry o-Round
DREW Pc A r 8 o N
ROBERT s. ALLEN
WASHINGTON. June /:

WASHINGTON recruits
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29

As June nears the end Of It's progression
OF days we suddenly realize that the
Fourth of July Is around the corner and
then, does summer gallop?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29
A Thought for Today

] say unto you, that likewise Joy shall be IN
heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more
than over ninety and nine Just persons, which
need no repentance.-Luke 1877.
True repentance is to cease from SHINING
Ambrose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29

Connecticut schools are one up on the
New York schools which closed for the
summer and there's TO glad vacation"
yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29
Your |. O.?

Can you answer seven Of these
test questions? Turn TO last page
for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29

VIII IL be a safe and sane Fourth or an
unsafe and insane one?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR
DO not say, "He was dlslnter-
ested In my proposal; say,
"uninterested."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29

II you want o copy Of the booklet
"C00l Dishes, Drinks and Desserts"
send 20 The waterbury Democrats
Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth
street, Washington, d. @. Enclose
ten cents IN postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-06-29

@. Was the Repeal Amendment 10
the Constitution passed by Con-
gress during Hoover's administra-
ton?
A. II was passed by Congress In
February, 1888, during Hoover's last
month In Office.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-08
Miss Isabel Smith, Milan,
Bride of Hubert K. Ross

Milan, Mich. Oct. s. Isabel
Smith, daughter of Mr.. ard Mrs.
Luther Smith. Stanford Rd.. became
the bride of Hubert X. Ross. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fay Ross, a ~ O'Clock
Saturday. The Rev. William John
son. pastor of the Methodist Church.
performed the nuptial ceremony in
the living-room of the Smith home
before a background OF dahlias.
gladioli, and other autumn flowers
The bride who was unattended
wore pale blue silk jersey gown,
floor length. with a full accordian
pleated skirt which extended from
the fitted waistline and accordian
pleated bishop sleeves. The gown
had tiny round neckline and the
bodice was accented with a trim
ming OF gold threads. Her acces.
series were in the same shade OF
blue and her shoulder corsage was
a cluster OF purple orchids.
Following the ceremony a three
course luncheon was served for the
wedding party and guests. The
brides table was centered with a
bouquet OF snapdragons in pastel
shades and a TERED wedding cake
placed on the buffet was cut by the
bride. With it ice cream In an I'M
usual mold OF tiny cluster OF
orange blossoms was served. Seated
at the brides table were the bride
and groom, their parents, and grand
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-08
Lambda Chi Omega
Plans Activities

A guest party, Oct 81, and a
breakfast and get together next
Sunday morning were among the
activities planned by members I
the lambda Chi Omega Sorority at
their October business meeting
Monday evening in Charles Nc.
Kenny Hall.
Miss Florence Ennis presided
The committee appointed TO ar
range for the guest party is Miss
Marian Johnson. chairman. Mrs.
Gaylord Marshall and Miss Mabel
Marsh. Ypsilanti Chapter is TO be
hostess for breakfast and get.to-
gether at the Farm Cupboard next
Sunday morning for Detroit, Ann
AfbeF- and 4Psilanti Chapters
The sorority has been invited TO
the home OF the president in Saline
for Hobby Night. oct 2s.
The evening was spent sewing on
towels for the Needlework Guild.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-08
FR|ENDt|NESS

Continued from Page One)
ting on quite all right Mrs. Field
wick writes. Like most people
we sleep downstairs and have
strong shutters for the windows.
I'VE have so many siren warn
ings that we can sleep through
them now and even the guns do
not always awaken us. Bombers
pass over us every day and night.
Yesterday one came too near for
comfort. You would be surprised
how used to it everyone has be-
come. believe there has been
only six nights that the sirens did
not sound since June "a so we
couldn't help getting used to It,
II Is amazing how small the dam
age is apart from windows and
less than 20 people have lost their
lives in the district, so we have
reason to feel as we do. There
is an abundance OF fruit. in fact
we have plenty of everything.
writes Mrs. Feldwick.
"Taxis and buses stop when the
sirens sound, which is usually
early. and that means staying in
a public shelter perhaps for three
or four hours.
Hitler can't crush the British
and II shant be very long before
he will find we can squash him.
He has a great loss OF his airmen.
ts5 of his planes being brought
down on Sunday. There Is a fine
lot Of Polish airmen at the r. A
F. flying school and they are rea-
dy for anything.
1--WE feel 1t is splendid OF you
to offer us home but ! know
you would understand couldn't
leave Reg. and the boys. I'm sure
1t sounds lot worse to YOU than
we feel it Is over here. suppose
II Is because we are given the
strength to bear 1t as we need It.
It's like all difficulties and | ex-
pect we shall look back on this
time and wonder how we put up
with running to shelter"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-08

was received. A defense garden
this fall is being considered and.
with Dutch and other foreign bulbs
no longer obtainable. American
bulbs may be used.
In reviewing the last flower show.
1t was stated that the collaboration
OF non-members had added greatly
to the display
1t was suggested that the rules
governing new members shall be re-
yised, or at least reviewed. Mrs.
Smith, the new director OF the pro-
gram, asked especially for sugges-
tons She spoke OF Miss Mary
Goddard's appreciation OF calls from
the Ypsilanti club and Of her plea
sure at receiving an orchid which
had been contribution OF one OF
the Ypsilanti florists TO the show.
Miss Mereness was made a mem
Der OF the Horticulture Society.
A pleasant feature OF the evening
was that each told In one sentence
of her summer vacation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-08
BAPTISTS PLAN
GALLOPING TEAS

Plans TOR the next circle meeting
and for a series OF Galloping Teas.
were made by circle three OF the
Baptist Women's Union, Monday
evening at the home Of Mrs. Harley
ScAock. Twenty-one members an
swered roll call and two visitors,
Mrs. A. J. Schultz and Mrs. Andrew
Campbell were visitors.
Mrs. Milford Osborn led the de-
votlons using as her susbject. "The
Golden Rule" She closed with
prayer
a measuring bee was planned for
the next meeting. The Galloping
Teas are to continue for another
month.
The origin and history OF the
Needlework Guild was interesting
ly explained by Mrs. A. ]. Schultz,
a director.
Mrs. Ward Groosbeck was elected
treasurer to fill the vacancy made
by the resignation of Mrs. Harold
Badger.
Refreshments were served after
the meeting by the hostess. She
was assisted by Mrs. Harry vii.
liams and Mrs. Groosbeck
The next circle meeting will be
Nov. with Mrs. Alonzo Miller.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-08
Miss Eugene Mereness Will
Head Ypsilanti Garden Club

Miss Eugenie Mereness, who had
done outstanding work on last
years program. was named presi-
dent OF the Ypsilanti Garden Club
at the annual meeting OF the organ
ization Monday night in Starkwea.
Their Hall. Mrs. Harry l.. Smith was
chosen vice president and chairman
OF the program committee; Mrs. j.
A. Henneke continues as secretary;
Mrs. Joseph Burke is treasurer: and
Miss Mary E. Hatton, corresponding
secretary.
Mrs. Harvey c. Colburn, who pre-
sided. emphasized the pleasure
which the club had afforded mem.
bers during the past year and the
cooperation which had never failed
In carrying out the plans and ideas
of club members.
II was voted to donate 81 toward
having Mrs. Joseph Brewer. past
president OF the State Federation,
made life member of the National
Garden Club. An invitation to visit
Cranbrook and view rare Mosques
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-08
Calendar of Social Events

TODAY
Phoenix Lodge number 3 F. A. NJ communication
1880 Masonic Temple lodge
Schaner
Wednesday.
Get Together Club. 80 with Arthur Ferguson.
Ypsanu High School Community rehearsal o'clock
Ypslant High School auditorium.
MOthesnger Chorus of City Schools
WEDNESDAY
Aboriginal Research Club o'clock Ypsilanu School
Ladies Literary Club. $3.50 Literary DR. Paul NJ
Cuncannon professor political
igan will speak on Political Washington Today
Past Chiefs Of Pyhan Sisters. luncheon
Jessie Miller
Summit Study Club luncheon II 80 Charles McKenny Hall
fpsan Aere Fraternal Order OF Eagles a
~ Huron 81.
Schaner Circle Society
Mrs. L. II Tyler. Social meeting.
Congregational cooperative rally
George Becker soloist and director group
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-08
Free Methodist Sunday
School Meeting Success

The Sunday School institute held
by the Detroit District of the Free
Methodist Church in McKenny Hall
Monday evening was a great sue.
cess.
The group gathered for a $50
dinner in the cafeteria, and then
went to the auditorium for the pro.
gram.
There were about $50 in attend
ance, with groups coming from
Adrian. Ann Arbor. Detroit. Fern.
dale, Lincoln Park. Milan. Peters
burg. Wayne and Ypsilanti.
Mrs. Mary NJ. Kenworthy. De.
troit. president OF the district Sun.
day School board, presided. while
the chorister for the evening was
Rev. W. II. Bartlette, Petersburg.
After the singing OF several
hymns by the congregation. Mrs.
kenworthy gave a brief talk on
The Importance OF Sunday School
Work. which was followed by
vocal number by the ladies quartet
OF Detroit Second Free Methodist
church. The quartet is composed of
Mrs. Gladys Harvie, Miss Carrie
Williams, Mrs. William Doherty,
and Mrs. Bertha Hull.
Mrs. Bessie Bartlette. Petersburg,
spoke briefly on the subject OF THE
Value of Bible Schools"
Rev. A. l.. Brown. general Sunday
School secretary OF the tenomina-
ton. OF Winona Lake, Ind. was the
guest speaker of the evening. Rev.
Brown chose to speak first on the
subject of The Necessity of Bud.
getting the Sunday School Hour
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-08
New Members Join
Knights of Pythias

Queen City Lodge, number 1867,
knights OF Pythias, at their regular
meeting Monday evening in X. p.
Hall. accepted four applications for
membership and conferred the sec
ond rank on one candidate, Bert
Gillette.
1t was decided. owing to conflict
ing dates, to postpone the banquet
they were to serve Oct IS honoring
life members and Ray Burrell for
his advancement to Grand vice
chancellor The future date will be
decided by Walter Weaver. chair
man OF the entertainment commit
tee.
AT next Monday nights meeting
the first rank and the Lesson OF
Friendship will be exemplisied.
George Allen resigned as inner
guard. owing to his school duties.
and Delmar Brudder was advanced
from outer guard TO inner guard,
TO take his place. Ross Robtoy was
elected outer guard.
1t was announced that important
Items OF business are 10 be dis
Gu sed at the meeting OF the Past
Chancellors at the home OF Mark
Rust. Wednesday night.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-08

parents OF the groom who are DR..
and Mrs. G. w. Ross, Onsted, Mrs.
Cora Kane, and Rev. and Mrs. VII
liam Johnson.
Other guests were Miss Alice.
Mead, Dearborn, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Slaughter. Mrs. Ethel Tor
rance. Mr.. and Mrs. William Kirk,
Miss Corinne Ross. Charles Smith.
Mrs. Helen Tikkor. Detroit, Mr. and
Mrs. Kenneth Kline. Columbus. o..
Mr.. and Mrs. C. W. Teachout, Jack
son. and Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Losee.
Mr.. and Mrs Ross left on a motor
trip through the Smoky Mountains
after which they will make their
home in Detroit. The bride was
wearing an ensemble of a new
brown shade with accessories OF
blue.
The bride who has taught for the
past five years in Traverse City
was graduated from Milan High
School and from the Public School
Music Course Of Michigan State
Normal College. Ypsilanti, where
she also majored in piano. and the
groom who was also graduated from
Milan High School. attended Mich
igan State Normal College for two
years and completed his college
course at the University OF Mich.
igan where he received B. S. De-
gree In Business Administration. He
Is employed in Detroit by the I'm
derwood, Elliott, Fischer Co p
The groom's parents entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Ross, Onsted,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Kline
and baby daughter Karen, Column
bus. O.. over the week end.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-08
DeMOlay ConferS
Second Degree on
Two Candidates

In an impressive ceremony per
formed by Ypsilanti Chapter, order
Of DeMolay. degree team. the sec
ond degree was conferred upon two
candidates. Harold Ford and Jerry
Norman. at the chapter meeting.
Monday evening in the Masonic
Temple lodge room. Charles DAD
Hill gave the beautiful flower talk
in his usual fine form.
Announcement was made OF the
DeNolay rally to be in Monroe, Nov
% and "A, when lpsilanti Chapter
will confer the second degree. The
state conference in Lansing. this
week end. was discussed. Quite
fe OF the members are planning
TO attend.
Mem 5ership certificates were
awarded 10 the six candidates who
were initiated last spring.