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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-17
Plight of Lithuania Described In Address
Visiting Attorney Claims Russia Would Have Faced
 Great Opposition if People Were Warned
BROOKLYN NEWS

to be given by Lodge 91 of the Lith- uanian Roman Catholic Alliance on Saturday, February 9, at 48 Green street will take place tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Theresa Brogis on SO John street. Anthony BarkaUskaS, chair man of the dance, has urged all committee members to be present.
 MT. Peter Krugelis will preside at a meeting of the Lithuanian Cham Der of Commerce tonight at 8 o'clock at the 48 Green street club house.
 Order books for the annual cookie and candy sale will be distributed to the Girl Scouts of troop 12 at a meeting tomorrow afternoon at the Third Congregational church. The sales will be made during a one week period starting February 2f.
 The minstrel committees of the Lady of Mount Carmel church will meet at 7:3O tonight at the parish hall to continue preparations for the annual show which will be given by the combined societies of the church on April IS.
 Mrs. Martha Zailckas is chairman of the card party committee. She will be assisted by Mrs. Mary Vait- kus and Mrs. Marcelle Digin1aS.
 The club presented purse in ap- preciation of her service to Mrs. Barbara JablonskiS, who resigned
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-17

During 1889 net state revenues from motor fuel tax totaled $8l6,- 433, ,O00 as compared to $766,853, 3,- 900 for the previous year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-17

The final meeting of the commit tee in charge of the "Wienie Dance"
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-23

ATLANTA, Ga, May 2l.--
(Special Miss Carol Blanton,
brilliant young concert pianist,
who heads the piano department
at Dillard university, viii aappeul
in recital at spellman college
this week, bringing to a close the
artist series on the camnns
the year. Her performance will
be given at 500 o'clock on
day evening, May 23, in Howe
Memorial hall.
Miss sBlanton is well known in
this city 70 rher unusual talent
and musical ability. Many music
lovers will remember her as a
graduate of Spellman college in
1893 and a former pupil of Kem-
per Harreld, under whom she
studied piano, organ, and eheory.
At Spellman, she was also mem
Der of the Glee Club and served
as an accompanist. Because OF
her rare ability, she was present
ed twice in recitals while she was
an undergraduate, an almost un-
heard Of occurance for a student
After her graduation from
Spellmap, Miss Blanton received
a scholarship to the Institute of
Musical Art OF the Juilliard
Foundation, from which she since
has received a certificate and the
degree Of master Of arts. At this
world famous institution shee
studied under L.onsy Epstain and
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-23
FEAT u RES

the embodiment of the things for which
we stand, of the principles in which we
believe. We must be as sure OF their
integrity in all things as we are Of our
own. They must measure up TO our
highest standards. Once we have found
such men we must back them whole
heartedly, in action as well as in speech
for we are responsible for them
If they turn out we'll, we can take
the credit. If they turn out badly
there is no alibi, for we chose them As
long as we tolerate them we remain re-
sponsible. Let us look to our leaders!
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-23
Look to Your Leaders
lBy RUTH TAYLOR)

From the beginning of time the ia
vorite alibi Of a man, nation or race,
for going astray has been the defecation
Of the leader. He was the one to blame.
His was the sin. The others simply fol-
lowed.
But this is one alibi that won't hold
water in democratic society For where
the people determine upon their leader
he is their servant-their representa-
tive.
Wherever a corrupt or dishonorable
leader is in authority he stays there with
the consent or through the toleration of
those who placed him in such position
or which is most unual, through their
Indifference.
David Harum said, You can't have
an honest horse race until you have an
honest human race" And you can't
have honest and honorable leaders un-
less the honest and honorable people
will get out and put them into power
and help them in every way to carry out
their appointed tasks.
The crying need of the world today
is leadership-in international relations,
in national affairs, in local office-and
in all branches Of our daily life. Good
leaders are hard to find because the task
of conscientious, honest, objective lead
ership is a difficult, thankless one.
As people we are apt to put -up
with meriocrity rather than to get out
and bestir ourselves to find men who can
properly represent us. We are too cas-
lily taken in by a glib tongue and easy,
confident manner.
What we must do is to remember
that our leaders represent us-they are
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-23
|SPELmAN COLLEGE
TO PRESENT CAROL
BLANTON in
PIANO RECITAL

Sascha Gorodnitski. Her brilli-
ant playing has attracted the in
terest and attention of Carl
Friedberg.
A native of st. Helena Island,
South Carolina, Miss Blanton has
travelled extensively and has ap-
peared widely throughout this
country on the concert stage.
Her appearance at Srellman col
lege this weekend the last OPP
portunity Atlantans will have this
season to hear an outstanding
Negro artist on the campus. 9th
ers presented this year were Ber-
nard Mason, volinist; Warner
Lawson, pianist; Edward Matt
hews, CHS baritone; and orrir
Suthern, organist.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-23

for the Advancement Of Colored
People, 50 Fifth Avenue, New
York City.
The NAACP has already sent
out nearly 100 Of the blanks se-
cured from the War Department
and is mailing 200 more to those
who have written expressing will
ingness to join the air force.
The association stresses the
suggestion that applicants request
that they be given training at the
training school nearest their
homes because Of the present
plan to send such Negroes as are
accepted for training to the seq
regated school at TuskeEee In
&4EX2He iwle 49,
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-23
(From Department of State)
JOHN E. SWEENEY, Secretary
BY H. A. MCKENZIE

The Legislature recessed May
l6 having been in session since
| January q. Final adjournment is
expected on May n, thus leaving
q record as having been the short
est regular legislative session
since 1929. A total of Lola bills
were introduced, 95 were passed
and sent to the Governors office
for approval. As of May 13, the
Governor had disapproved only
one bill, H. B. 279, which sought
to permit township officials to
purchase road materials and eq-
upiment without competitive bid
ding. Secretary of State, John
e. Sweeney, has certified the fol-
lowing additional bills which will
become state laws on the dates
Indicated.
8. B. No. 67-To provide for
the sale of coal and coke by
weight, to conform to federal
laws governing same, effective
August IL, 1941.
S. B. No. 83-Relatiye to the
appointment of employees of the
Ohio Supreme Court, effective
August Z.
S. B. No. 99-To provide for
the submission of levying aditi-
lonal local taxes at special elec-
tons, effective May Z.
S. B. No, l25-To provide for
the creation, administration and
financing of joint vocational
school districts, effective Aug
ust S.
s. B. No. l67-Relative to the
definition Of the term Private
Motor Carrier effective Aug
ust 6.
s. b. No. 215-Rclative to the
taxation of rural electric COM
panles, effective August 8.
5. B. No. 222-To provide for
the organization all admission Of
title insurance companies in
Ohio, effective August s.
>. b. No. 233-Amending the
state corporation laws, effective
August IL.
s. B. No. 248-State Highway
Patrol regulations, effective Aug
ust 8.
II. B. No. 5I--To promote pub
lie health by authorizing medical
care plans for the benefit of SUBJ
scribers making periodic pay
ments, effective August S.
III. B. No. 100-To create the
Ohio water Supply Board, effect
i've August 6.
/ 4. B. No. l37Providing for
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-23
STATE CAPITAL NEWS

ri. 3. No. l55 Relative I
warning notices on bridges, g.
fective August 6.
I'll. b. No. 572-Regulating fire
protection in apartment houses,
effective August 8.
Each pupil in Ohio's 88 County
School Systems cost taxpayers
an average of $50 for current
expenses during the l939-40
school year, the Ohio State uni
versity Bureau Of Education Re
search reported recently. County
school costs ranged from $l25
in Crawford County to ST. in
Jackson County.
Railroads in 1910 spent in
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-23
Ballad or The Tramp

Nv LANcSTON HUGHES for AMP
Down a long weary cold lonesome road
! have been walking ali day long.
ONLY burden got to carry is my sorry soul
And the only friend that's with is my song.
| look up in the tree tops. birds everywhere
Look up in the sky and see the sun.
And start to wishing one.
see . lady rocking in rocking chain.
She calls 10 the dog, says, Rover boy, come here.
She reaches out her hand and pats him on the
head.
| come into the city people going BY,
8treetears and autos everywhere
In all this great big city
Where thousands meet the eye
/ amt go Ia single soul to
The street runs through the city
To that weary lonesome road
And keep on walking all day long.
All / got to carry is my sorry soul
And the only friend that's with me is my song.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-23

made public, as
If in chapters
Of q serial mys-
terry story, off,
cial Washington
i $ expressing
doubt that the
truth regarding
the actions Of
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c O M M E N T S
| it'll q Buckeyc
Congress. !. !.
- CLARENCE i oR0WN
As.1~ - csasssss. ~ O. Dss3iA

For a few hours at least, Off
cial Washington could talk Of
nothing else but the mysterious
appearance of Rudolf Hess, Nazi
leader, in Scotland. Even now,
as the purported reasons for the
fantastic actions of Hitler's per-
sonal friend and follower are
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-23

FOR AIR CORPS
AVAILABLE AT.
NAACP OFFICE

NEW YORK, May 21.-Men
who are interested in joining the
air corps Of the United States
Army are notified that they may
obtain application blanks by writ
ing % tahs Natsoaal Association
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-23

Ohio a total Of S199,555.777 fo
materials and supplies Of all
kinds and for wages Of rai.roae
employees, the Association O.
American Railroads reported
This total does not include take
paid by the railroads to stat
ard local governments in Ohio
for which 1910 figures are not
yet available. In the year 1889,
however, such taxes totaled s12,-
530,553.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-23
dangerous dis-seryice.

Just why President Roosevelt
cancelled his arranged nation
wide broadcast for last Wednes-
day night is still a matter Of con-
lecture here. For more than
week it was rumored that the
President, in his scheduled We'd
nesday night talk, was to an
nounce the establishment Of
American conveys for British
ships, and perhaps even naval
collaboration with the British to
clear the Atlantic of Axis raid
err. Various Cabinet offic ais had
made strong statements favoring
such actions, evidently with the
knowledge and approval Of the
President. Then suddenly the
President became indisposed. All
press conferences and public ap-
pearances were cancelled, and it
was announced that the Presi-
dent would not make his radio
address until May 9th, just two
weeks later than originally sched-
uled. This explanation most often
heard here Is to the effect that
the speeches by Cabinet officials
and other high Administration
leaders, in favor of conveys and
more militant position by this
government, We're sent up as
trial balloons and the Presi-
dent, finding the reaction of the
country generally to the speeches
was unfavorable, deciaed it was
the better part of discretion to
think things over a little longer
before aking any definite posi-
tion or making any public state
ments. Another and more alarm
ing explanation is based on the
rumors that the announcement
of American conveys would re-
suit in declaration Of war
against the United States by
the Axis Powers, in which Japan
would Immediately take part,
and which would also result in
bringing Russia into the war as
an active participant on the Axis
side. But regardless Of reasons,
it seems generally agreed here in
Washington that the President
has acted wisely in postponing
the taking of any drastic or def
mite steps in the field Of foreign
affairs at this particular time.
John Roosevelt, son Of the
President and Boston depart
ment store employee, will soon
enter the Naval Specialists School
for months training, following
which he will be commissioned as
an Ensign in the purchase and
supply section of the Navy. The
other three sons of the President
have already been commissioned
in the armed forces Of the United
States. James is Captain in the
Marine Corps. Elliott is a Cap
tain in the Procurement Division
of the Air Corps. Franklin, Jr.,
was recently commissioned as an
Ensign in the Navy. Administra-
ton critics are pointing out that
none OF the young men are tax
ing the years military training
now being enjoyed by approx
mately q million and quarter
Of their fellow citizens in the
various cantonments Of the
country.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-23


The Ohio Sinking Fund Com
mission placed the first order to
go in from Columbus for the new
U. S. Defense Savings Bonds.
The purchas was for the limit,
(s5O,oo, Series CO. allowed in
any one year The Commission is
made up Of State Auditor Joseph
7. Ferguson, chairman; secre-
tary of State John E. Sweeney,
secretary, and Thomas J. Her
bert, Attorney General.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-05-23

. Hess will become known for
years to come--if ever. The in
cident will become historic. Once
more it becomes evident that
truth is stranger than fiction.
But just what effect the mystel-
ious flight of Rudolf Hess will
have on the future Of the war is
yet to be revealed.
There is an old and odd ex-
preston as to news travelling by
grapevine : Or by grapevine
telegraph, as an explanation for
q rapid mysterious, but effective
passage of information from
mouth to ear without seemingly
having any reliable source from
which confirmation can be OBJ
tanned. Probably no where in
America are there more sc-called
grapevine telegraphs" operating
than in Washington. It is re-
markable how often reports and
suggestions heard here via the
grapevine are proven true,
even days and weeks later. Two
perfect illustrations developed
last week. One was the story,
| which went the rounds within q
few minutes after the announce
ment of the arrival of Rudolf
Hess in Scotland, that the Nazi
leader was carrying a peace pro-
posal to present to a number of
English leaders through his
friend, Lord Hamilton. Three
days later press releases carried
'. the same story as the official ex.
planation for Hess actions. An
other story was the whispered re.
port that an agreement or re.
arproachment had been worked
out between Marshal Petain, Ad.
miral Darlan, and other French
leaders, and Hitler, which would
bring France nearer to open con-
flict with her former ally, Great
Britain; would open French Sy.
ria to the Nazi armies for ent-
rance into Iraq and the Mosu
oil fields; and would bring aboui
use of the French fleet an
French African territory by tn
Axis. Days later the whole stor,
became public.
A number of close students o.
the European situation insis
| that some of the wild speeches
such as those made by Senate
Pepper and other Administrator
leaders, urging that the United
States Immediately seize Dakal
and other African territory be
longing to France had considc
able influence toward causins
France to swing into the Axis on
bit. 1t is also claimed that tht
demands made in the sam,
| speeches that Atlantic islands bt
longing to Portugal be seized
and that Tokyo be bombed, hav,
greatly injured the position and
standing of the United States ir
world affairs. It is apparent that
those pho urge that the United
States, as the champion Of hu
man freedom and the democrati,
way of life, resort to the tactic.
Of the oppressors and dictators
are rendering their country :;
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-11-14

Benjamin Dryden of Pocomoke, is the
director and Mrs. Roy Woodland of
Marion, the accompanist.
The meeting was cnsidered one of
the best ever held, with large rep
resentation from Crisfield and Mar
ion. The chorus was considered i'm
proved by several good male voices
which are being tried with the Club
for the first time.
The members of the Choral Club
have appointed an advisory committee
and are anticipating fine results at
future meetings which will be held
each Monday night at the Lecture
Room.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-11-14

as national policy of the first five
day, 48 hour week ever offered in
grocery retailing, he said. The short
er week, coupled with recent wage in
creases boosting the organizations
level even further above the national
average, gives its employees the short
est general hours and best working
conditions in the industry, he declar-
ed.
The feasibility of increasing the
use of healthful foods in line with the
government drive to raise dietary
standards is shown by success of the
company's own drive this year to en-
courage consumption of fresh fruits
and vegetables. During a 10-week
period, he said, its purchases totaled
33,203 carloads, compared with 81
STA carloads bought in the same per-
iod last year, gain of 20.4 percent.
Such efforts are only a start, how
ever, for the Department of Agricul-
ture has found that some 45,O00,0 900
people live below "the Safety line of
diet" he said. "The health and
strength of the nation can only be
guaranteed when all those people
have a proper Diet the official de-
clared, ga guarantee which can be
made only when all food distributions
raise their standards of efficiency
and eliminate all unnecessary steps
and costs in the nations marketing
system"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-11-14

power and protection. Our big bomb
ers have no equal for long-range per-
Torrance.
It was only to be expected that
America, which developed the air
plane, would bring it to its highest
peak of perfection. But planes, after
all, are only part of modern air
force. There must be men to fly the
planes, to navigate them, to direct all
the many technical phases of eff
cient aviation. It is at this point that
you are needed to help "Keep EN-
Flying" The United States Army
Air Corps has established standards
which assure our new Army Air
Force band of picked men second
to none. At present there is a great
need for Air Corps personnel. Men
are needed at j efferson Barracks,
Mo-, and Biloxi, Miss.
A United States Army Recruiting
Party is on the way to Pocomoke
City, and will arrive at 200 P. M. on
Friday, November IA. They will be
stationed at the United States Post
Office Building. Here is one chance
you have to knock at Opportunities
Door. Get down to the Post Office
on Friday, and have a talk with Ser
geant Vance, who brings this Recruit
ing Party to your city. Join the
ranks of those who help keep EN-
Flying"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-11-14

man Birmingham.
Mrs. Herbert Marshall ard Mrs.
Este Jones, Jr., spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Jones at
Newport News, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hancock of New
Church, Va, spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ellis.
Deepest sympathy is extended to
Mr.. Arthur r. Mills in the death of
his wife, which occurred on Monday of
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Sharpley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Sharpley, Mr..
and Mrs Lawson Justice and son, Hill
larry, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Parks at Parksley, Va.
Mrs. Norris Young of Chincoteague
Va, spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H Matthews
Mr.. and Mrs. George D. Dryden
and Mrs. Ella Paradis spent Sunday
with Mrs. Ella Dryden at Pocomoke
City, Md.
Mrs. Jane Sharpley has returned
home after a visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Parks at Parksley, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Howard and
daughter Janice, of Pocomoke City
Md, spent Sunday, with Mrs. Betty
Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Perry of AL
lentown, Pa, spent the week with Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Justice. They were
accompanied back by Mrs. Perry's
father, Mr.. Will Ward, for an ex-
tended visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lora Bailey and
children of Snow Hill, Nd, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Alonza
Ward.
Mr.. Clayton Birmingham was re-
Gently given a party in honor of his
18th birthday at his home in Green
backville, Va. The guests included
Virginia Phillips, Junior Baylis, Ed
win Ellis, Junior Crowley, Mervin
Doughty, Lucille Justice, Elinor Pru-
tit, Elinor Brimer, Norma Skeeter
Lewis Birmingham, Charles Taylor
Catherine Pilchard, George Lee Glad
ding, Dorsey Lee Hickman, Jean
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-11-14
MOUSE HORNS IN
ON BAND MUSIC

Powell v. Esham, alto horn player
in Berlin's recently organized NUM-
cipal band, figured he was out Of
practice this week when he failed to
emit single note, no matter how
hard he puffed on the mouthpiece.
Esham tried to improve his style
by running stream of water through
his horn, which he had not blown for
months, but the effort produced no
results.
In disgust, Esham banged his alto
horn on the floor, then gave a final
puff to see what happened. He was
rewarded when a dead mouse fell
from the mouth of the instrument.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-11-14
Greenbackville

Mrs. Nelson p. Collins and daugh-
ter, Betty and Mrs. Leroy Jester,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Coulbourne at Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Pruitt and
daughter Janice, of Pennsville, N. j.,
spent part of this week with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. w. C. Pruitt.
Mrs. John Shaw and daughter Mar
lie and Gladys Of Cape Charles, Va,
Mrs. Donald Shaw of Norfolk, Va,
Messers. Edward Birmingham and
Reggie Mascot of Chester, Pa, spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Nor