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Evening star., 1941-05-11


we knew that the waters of the
English Channel and the Atlantic
Ocean were infested with German
submarines and mines.
All passengers were ordered on
deck for lifeboat drill the first
night aboard. We were assigned cer-
tain llfeboatS in case of emergency
and ordered to keep lifebelts on or
near us at all times.
Men working on the boat seemed
more afraid than the passengers.
Maybe this was because they real
ized more fully than we the dangers
that confronted our passage, ana
because the passengers thought es-
cape in lifeboats would be easy. The
refugees aboard, however, did not
know it would be impossible to use
those boats on the side of the ship
the wind was blowing against, be-
cause the little boats would hit the
big steamer and break.
At last, we approached the coast
Of England Our boat had to stay
certain distance from shore, but
some passengers en- route to English
cities were sent to port in small
boats. Then We had to wait three
days to pick up additional passengers
who were sent out from shore.
Each night was spent in total
darkness, because our staterooms
were blacked out to prevent Ger
man airplanes, if possible, from see
ing our ship. Once the new passen-
gers were aboard, we were ready. 10
sail for the United States.
Three British airplaneS accom-
panied us until we were we'll out into
the ocean. BY then we hardly feared
being bombed or torpedoed because
We were sailing on the ship OF a
neutral nation.
The voyage, which in peacetime
can be made in five days, required
II days. There was not a day that
we didn't live in fear, and We
breathed great sighs of relief VIXEN
at last We arrived in the United
States
Evening star., 1941-05-11
Wings for Youth
BY /. r. HEGEL.
JOBS FOR GIRLS.

Most boys have a clear-cut picture
of where they are going and why,
Perhaps this is because the varied
careers in aviation have been care
fully segregated and highly spe-
cialized. 1t is easy to select.
For girls, no such specialization
exists. They must feel" their way.
Aviation is too new. Girsl are still
"outsiders." They must prove their
merit. AS Janet Mabie put it, 1T
isn't enough to be, equally capable
with men. Any girl who can do a
job needed in the general picture
of preparedness aviation must not
think but know she can do that
Job half again as well as a man in
order to qualify"
Factories, ground schools, airports,
airline offices-any one of these
places may provide the opportunity.
But girl must answer the question
herself: Where do I fit?
Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker once
said this: To become leader in
aviation, you must analyze your
ltIlJS W III NIllCll DIldSt
of the industry you would be in
terested."
Do you like to sew? Don't laugh
] believe any girl who sews fine
seam could tack canvas neatly onto
silerons and tail structures. In a
certain parachute factory two-thirds
of the workers are women. Many
of them are seWing-machine opera
tors who take over the snowy panels
and join four of them together tc
form the tail triangular cores
Twenty-four cores form the canopy
On the inspection end, in this same
factory, are more women who know
their silk and know their sewing.
Do you like detail work? Puz-
xles? Stereoscopes? CLASSIFYING
aerial photographs and maps might
appeal to you.
What are you fitted for? Answer
that question, and you set your foot
equarely on the ladder of success
From then on, you start climbing
Evening star., 1941-05-11
Youthful Writers Join in
Mothers Day Tributes
By BLANCHE STEVENS, IA.


Takoma- Silver Spring Junior High School.
What does Mothers Day mean to
you?
Speak out, speak out, from your
heart.
Is it a day
To worship and pray
For the one from whom you are
loath to part?
All her life she has worked for you,
And now that she's old and pale,
Would you have it known
That child of her own
Is destined soon to fail?
For the one who lent the willing
hand,
And tended you when you were i'll,
Would you fight for her life
To rid it of strife?
I, for one, say Il will"
Evening star., 1941-05-11
BY NORMAN ROBERTS, IL,
Phoebe Hearst School.


In 1906 Miss Anna Jarvis of Phila-
delphia lost her mother. In 1907, at
a public meeting in her home city,
she suggested day be set aside each
year to remember and honor all
mothers.
On May 10, 1913, both Houses of
Congress passed a resolution COM
mending the observance of Mothers
Day by Congress itself and the ex-
ecutive departments of the Gov
ernment. The following year Con-
gress authorized President Wilson
to set aside by annual proclamation
the second Sunday in May as
Mothers Day.
On Mothers Day the American
flag is displayed on all Government
buildings and on many private
homes. A person wears a white car
nation II his mother is dead, q red
carnation II she Is living Churches
have special services on Mothers
Day. Many families have reunions.
Evening star., 1941-05-11

Gallo wars, the students modelled
such military subjects as a watch
tower, leather sling shot with lead
bullets. catapultS, sword and even
blueprints of Rome and battle plans.
However. the Romans did many
things besides fighting as shown in
the colorful model Chariots and
galleys, the latter with oars, sails,
anchors and all. Girls interested in
dramatics designed a Roman stage
with curtains and actors, while
other girls dressed dolls in Roman
costumes.
Other items in the Roman project
were a yearly calendar with illus
trations, a menu covering meals for
several days and scrapbook. A
group of camera fans. meanwhile, IS
working on picture to feature
subjects In Washington that relate
to Latin.
Evening star., 1941-05-11
Uncle Sam
BY GEORGE RICHARDS, 16.

Central High School
Let me introduce you to a grand
ole guy,
You've seen his pictures in windows
as you walked by.
Few of us think Of him as man
I mean dear ole Uncle Sam.
Come on, get to know him.
Come on and show him
That we're ready to lend him a
hand
To make this better land.
No sacrifice is too great
For the ole United States.
So, come on and do your part with
the rest,
And help make America the best.
Evening star., 1941-05-11
Prises Totalins IS
offered for Best
Contributions

Boys and girls of all ages up TO
and including high school age are
invited to Write and draw for the
Junior Star. Prizes Of 81 each are
awarded for the best five contribu-
tions published each week. The fol-
lowing rules must be observed:
/. All contributions must be orig
inal.
2. Name. age, address. telephone
number tif any and school of the
author must appear at the top of
the first page of every written con-
tribution and on the back of every
drawing.
3. Stories. articles. poems, etc.
must be written on one side of
paper; typewriter, they must be
double-spaced. Drawings must he
in black and white. and must be
mailed fat, not rolled or folded.
4. The editors decision as to the
winner will be final and The Star
reserves the right to publish any
contribution received in whatever
form he may deem advisable. re-
gardless of whether it is awarded a
prize. Checks will be mailed to the
winners during the week following
publication of their contributions.
5. Contributions will not be re-
turned.
Boys and girls who wish to act as
news correspondents of The Junior
Star may qualify by submitting at
least one feature story Cthe prin-
cipal stories on this page today are
good examples of what is wanted)
together with information called
for above. Those qualifying will be
given cards identifying them as re-
porters for The Junior Star The
editor reserves the right, however. to
decline to issue reporters cards or
TO revoke those already issued when
ever such action appears advisable.
Address Editor, The Junior Star,
Star Building, Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1941-05-11
Red Head
Prize Contribution.
BY GENE SURPRISE, IA,

Prize Contribution.
By GENE SURPRISE, IA.
Frederick (Md) High School.
Sister was born with golden locks,
Brother had nice brown hair,
But I was born with a flaming top,
I would rather it had been bare.
scrubbed till my head was sore,
l even tired brown dye.
] had 1t cut at the barber shop,
And what I saw made me cry
I guess it was fate that came my
way,
MY hair is still bright as the sun
The dye simply would not stay,
1t was terrible-when the barber
was done.
Evening star., 1941-05-11
BY RAYMOND BLAND, 13,
ST. Paurs Academy.


Let us praise each Mothers Day
In our own style and unselfish way.
Let us fulfill whatever she'd ask
And be thankful to her for having
the task
Let us love her with life anew
And whisper a dear thought so af-
fectionately true.
Let us give her, come each year,
A thought SO endearing to a person
SO dear.
Let us till the ground she trods
With love so blooming like a thou
sand pods.
Let us do all this and more
For our dear mothers whom we
adore.
Evening star., 1941-05-11
Exhibit of Roman
Models Inspired
By Latin Studies
Prize Contribution.
BY LALA CURRY. Is.
Wsshington-Lee High School.

Arlington, Va.
Second-year Latin students Of
Washington-Lee High School havs
completed an interesting exhibit Of
Roman models inspired by the SUBJ
jects of their studies.
Since they are studying Caesar,
this Roman conqueror was one Of
Evening star., 1941-05-11
BY JANE SPRAGUE, 16,

AnacoStla High School.
Ones thoughts will stray away
To things in the past or of coming
day,
But does one ever stop to think
Of mother whose son is on ship
that sinks.
Or of a mother who bids a teary
good-by
To one to whom she had once sung
lullaby;
Or of one who spends many a night
Wondering over her loved ones
plight.
Let us send thought this Mothers
Day
To the mother whose son is in the
fray,
Just try to understand and see
A happier mother in a country that's
free.
Evening star., 1941-05-11

cruise in Florida
waters just be-
fore he moved
here from Miami
three years a go.
Now 6 feet 2
! n c h e s tall,
Charles believes
there is nothing
like shark hunt
ing. He hasn't
any tales to tell
about the big
ones that got
away, but the
landing of one
of the big man
eaters makes an
interesting story
Evening star., 1941-05-11

llit ldNOI 4lt SuD-
] e is for stu
d e n t endeavor,
including a type
writer portrait
made entirely of
a S t er isks and
parentheses and
images in soap
and clay.
The R m ans
W ere gre a I
bridge builders.
so several min
| a ture bridges
were made along
r o m a n lines.
r o r q | limo the
Evening star., 1941-05-11
Riddles

l. What baseball player Is found
on most tables?
2. Why is the figure 8 like q pea
cock
3. A girl was locked out of the
house with her toy piano. How
did she get In?
1. What does An artist Like 10
draw best7
3. When 4 4 doctor moGt annoyed7
Evening star., 1941-05-11
Quite Different
BY JUNE SICKELS,

BY JUNE SICKELS, Is.
Powell Junior High School.
How grand to be an American!
To have free skies above.
And tiny little flying birds
Chirping out their love.
It's not at all like Europe
With its dreary skies Of fate.
And boards of flying war planes
Bombing out their hate.
Yes. II is quite different
From the world II used 10 BE-.
But there's still America.
The land where you are free
Evening star., 1941-05-11

The time was
two months after
England had de-
clared W ar on
Germany a n d
about six months
before the inva-
sion of Holland
and Belgium. We
left a Dutch port
at night on the
S. S. Staten
dam, a boat of
the Holl a n d.
American Line.
While Holland
Evening star., 1941-05-11

My goodness gracious!" mother
cried
For what do you suppose?
This fancy lady, strutting by.
Had borrowed mothers clothes.
Aspiring Author-At last I've writ
ten something that's been accepted
by magazine
Would-be Writer-What was it?
A. A check for a years sub
scription.
Evening star., 1941-05-11
By MARGARET IGLEHART.

Fairfax (Va) High School.
A mother dearer to me than all
others,
A mother whose place can be filled
by no other.
A mother whose careful guiding has
helped me on life's way.
A mother whose loving kindness is
appreciated more each day.
And now I bow my head and thank
thee, Lord, for a mother kind and
true.
For on earth I know there Is no
other who can hll the place,
Mother dear, OF you.
Evening star., 1941-05-11
BY JEAN GLENN, IL,
Paul Junior High School.

Paul junior High School.
Upon that day which all have heard,
Mothers Day." two lovely words,
God bless the loving ones so dear,
Mother, Mother, do you hear?
A child's delight may often be
Their mother dear, happy to see
And may God bless not only thee,
But all the mothers across the sea.
Evening star., 1941-05-11
The Rivals

The Rivals
oh, I know few things!" said
the naughty senior.
We'll, you haven't anything on
me-" retorted the freshman, Il guess
I know as few things as anybody.
Evening star., 1941-05-11
The Glass Reared

And" said the parachute in
structor 10 the class as he finished
his lecture, III the chute doesn't
op~n. that's what Ia known as jump
ing 20 q conclusion"
Evening star., 1941-05-11
To Make Ii Fair

Customer (having a painful shave)
Say, barber, have you another
razor?
Barber-Yes why?
Customer-I want to defend my
self.
Evening star., 1941-05-11
Voyage From
Europe Took
Twelve Days
Alexandria Girl
Was Refugee on
Dutch Steamer
Prise ContribntioH.
BY ELLEN LEVY, IA,
GeorEe Washineton High School

On November %. 1899. I sailed
from Holland with 1900 other retu-
gees from Germany. bound for the
United States and freedom and
1Naonn
Evening star., 1941-05-11
BY SAMUEL HUDSON.

Pirates peculiar people stede Bonnet probably the only
buccaneer who modified the Golden Rule
always insisted that his victims take something for what his
the exchange usually items
of little value Often barrels of rice Once he of
cob nd OF nnth
Evening star., 1941-05-11
Shark Hunt
Is Thrilling
Adventure
Eastern Student
Joins Quest in
Florida Waters
Prize Contribution.
BY ROBERT E. WILLENBORG, 18,
Eastern High School.

The craving for adventure en-
bedded in the soul of every boy
caused Charles Carlin. IS. of Eastern
High School, to join a shark hunting
Evening star., 1941-05-11
Riddle A nswers

l. The pitcher. 2. 1t would be
nothing without its tail 3. She
played the piano until she got the
right key. 4. His pay. 5. When he
is out of patients (patiencel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28

More than 40o,OO0OOO pounds of rice was shipped into Cuba last vaop
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
Camp Boys Pleased
 With Church Gifts
Earl |. Weiss at Macon, Ga. Sends Thanks Letter,
 Typical of Others, to End Congregational Pastor

ment Sunday school and I was put in charge of a Sunday school class. It was Q class of boys about IA years of age so instead of trying to teach them anything simply talked of our church at home. I figured I was getting of fairly cas- fly, but on Tuesday I received their quarterly via mail together with an invitation to teach for the balance of my stay here in Macon. Un- fortunately last Sunday I was stuck with charge of quarters SO could not attend. However, intend brush- ing up bit on this weeks lesson, Overcoming Prejudices," and with my Testament try to put over the story.
 This army life follows the usual trend of up in the morning (they never forget to blow that bugle) for two or three days after payday drill, eat, and to bed except of course the balance of the month is spent wishing we had saved 8 nest egg. At present they are working us fair- ly hard since we are starting pre- liminary field maneuverS. This week we shall start out on night tactics and since I shall act as scout or guide please don't be surprised if you see about 12 of us show up on West Main street. It will just mean I lost my way.
 This morning they gave us full field inspection (you've heard of them I'm sure) and also checked up on all of our issued equipment to see that we haven't been selling 1t in town or losing 1t. This is all prep aratory to our leaving here in about 3 weeks for some camp yet unnamed. I imagine it will be Blanding for most of us, though personally hoped that they would send us north out of this heat, I notice that Homer Crane has made ser- geant there and If I 90 there I ttce that there are five of our boys shall enjoy looking him up. mo- there but Homer is the only one that I seem to recall. I have the list of 30 from the church and their stations and expect when get the chance to get in touch with some of the ones I know.
 I would appreciate your passing Miss Poole, Jack Coombs and the rest of the Alpho Omego boys, of on my best wishes to Mrs. Croft, course not forgetting Mrs. Walker.
 Thanks once again for your kind remembrance.
 Sincerely,
 CARL L. WEISS, Macon Ga
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
PEACE COUNCIL IN
 ANNUAL MEETING
World Must Prepare for Postwar Contingencies
 Says Wayne w. Womer

Rehabilitation in world reeling Fom the ravages of war, and hethods of preparing for this in- Ritahle contingency, are the pro- pund concern of everyone, Wayne N. Womer. executive secretary of he Connecticut Peace Conference hdicated in an address delivered at ne annual supper meeting of the Waterbury Council for Peace Ac-
 on last night. The meeting was |eld at the Y. M. c. A.
 MT. Womer announced that Aft |r War, WhatP" would be the sub bet for discussion at the annual pnference of his organization, to |e held at Loomis school, June 20th.
 At the conclusion of MT. Womer's blk, members of the group suggest d that local churches be requested D consider the problem of an huitable and enduring peace in |leir programs.
 It was suggested that If Q con- Pete offer, pointing out a new way |f lie were made to the German |eoplo, there is a strong likelihood bat Hitler would be overthrown.
 Miss Elizabeth Kane, who pre-. lded at the function, was re- Fectcd president of the organiza- lon.
 Other officers elected were: Vice. resident, Frederic 0. Smedley; sec. etary, Miss Georgiana Clark; treas Ter, Thomas Smith; chairman of he membership committee, Rev. T '. Sinclair, to be assisted by Sam el schnaerof; chairmen of the pro- ram committee, Miss Marjorie M. 'arley and Chase Kimball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28

TeStaments and friendly letters have been sent to 30 young men of he Second Congregational church bow in the army or navy and sta-
 toned in various camps throughout lhe country.
 A typical response to the letters Ind gifts is one received by ev. pr. John c. Walker this morning rom Carl l.. Weiss at Camp
 Wheeler, Macon, Ga. It follows: My dear Dr. Walker:
 wish to thank you for your let- Ter of the 18th, also for the card
 f introduction and the testament Fhich arrived yesterday.
 The testament is absolutely per- |ectly bound for army life and lhould stand up for Q good Hong lime. As to the card I shall show hat to the minister of the Baptist 'hurch tomorrow.
 At your suggestion I attended |hurch two Sundays ago with a friend whom I met through lodge ere in town. He is Superintend- |nt of their intermediate depart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28

cers are Flight Commanders c. Robertson, F. Jacobs, D. Dencer and N. Kingwell.
 Activities at present consist of training in anti-gas methods, first aid, motor transport driving, re cording equipment and accounts, administration, V. squad drill and clerical work. Glasses are held five nights q week, sometimes oftener, under instructors provided by the R!C.A,F. Eastern Air Command.
 One of the most popular phases Of the training is the indoor rifle shooting. With less than month of organized shooting behind them the girls are running up some excellent scores. One markswoman scored a possible" few nights ago. Several cards in the 90s were brought in as watched.
 we shoot under Dominion marks man regulations" was told. "Sev- eral members are already on their way to bronze medals. We haven't gone H.. " team competitions yet, but we won't overlook any challeng- es."
 Although Ottawa has not yet granted the squadron official recog- hilton as a part of Canada's defense forces, all affairs of the organiza- ton are carried out strictly on R.C.A.F. lines. It was on the oues- ton of membership that ran back into self-imposed military censor- ship.
 Strength Is Secret
 How many have we in the squad- ron9" repeated Squadron Comn,an. der Walters. That's one of our se- crets."
 The incident was closed.
 The organization is a voluntary auxiliary, however, and It's (cen. sored) members are divided into flights. following RC.A.F. proce. dure. Any woman between the ages of l8 and 40 may joinV providine she meets requirements. Officers are addressed by their rank, other ranks as Miss.
 The question of uniforms came up W all curry Udt6,
 Actually, the present uniform is the third type we have adopted" Squadron Commander Walters said. Back in the days of the original patrol we wore blue dress with gray tie and blue hat. Later we adopted gray suit, But now, by special permission. we are allowed to use the official R.C.A.F. blue- gray cloth. We provide the uniforms at our own expense"
 The neat forage caps and tunics follow closely RC.A,F. styles. Only three noticeable variations appear in the tunics. A shoulder tab is worn with the letters IFS" for Flying Squadron; sergeants' and corporals' stripes are worn invert- cd; and officers cuff stripes are plain black,
 The big difference Is in the other half of the uniform. Regulation "Air Force Blue" is cut into skirt lengths.
 But merely to undergo training is not the ultimate aim of the squad- ron. The goal Is to be allocated off, cial duties--either at home or over- seas.
 "That is our purpose" the squad- ron leader said, Ito train ourselves for active service. Sooner or later we hope that call will come. And when 1t does--we shall be ready"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28


 The Flying Squadron is no new organization. It was founded back in October, 1887, two years before the. war, by Miss M. L. Walters, the present commanding officer.
 I talked with Squadron Comman- der Walters and other officers at the indoor rifle range in the R.C.AF. Building here. Our conver- sation was punctuated by the sharp crack of .22 rifles as smartly uni- formed girls banked away enthusi- astically-and competently-at the targets.
 we formed a small patrol in 1897 with the object of taking fly ing lessons and learning about air. craft" the squadron commander told me. "Several of us took flying courses at the Halifax Aero Club and were on our way to gaining pi- lots licenses. But of course the out break of the war put a stop to civil- ian flying and ended our activities in that direction.
 "In the years since our beginning we have accumulated Q file of let- ters from almost every city in Gam ada asking about the organization, but as far as we know there is not another similar body in the Domin- ion."
 Officer Staff Complete
 Assisting Squadron Commander Walters is Flight Commander A. E. Watkins, adjutant. Other staff ofii-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28

The Democrat in connection with c number of other newspapers throughout the country about a week ago announced it would place American Flags on sale at this of- flee and since the first announce ment was made there has been e steady demand for the flags. The demand was so great that for Q few days the supply was exhausted.
 A shipment arrived on Monday which we feel confident will take care of the demand for the next few days which will carry us over Memorial Day when more flags will be displayed than there has been since the last World War.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
MONSICNOR SPEAKS BEFORE ROTARIANS

Tn an address delivered at ycster- days luncheon meeting of the Ro- tary club, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Valdambrini, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes church, spoke of the longer military preparation engaged in by European youth.
 Msgr. Valdambrini recalled that several of his brothers and numer- ous relatives had been conscripted into military service in the Italian army during his youth, and of this number many had been killed.
 Rotary international buttons were awarded to club mem3ers by Harry Beardsley, editor of The Critique, club weekly, who had assisted in the publication of the paper.
 Club President Herbert w. Coe presided,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
IRVING s. CHASE
 GUNNERY SPEAKER

Irving 8. Chase and Edward and Howard Tracy represented this city at the meeting of dunnery alumni in Washington. Conn, recently. The former was the oldest graduate of the school in attendance.
 MT. Chase gave fine account Of the life of Frederic w. Gum. founder of the school. october { will be the l25th anniversary of Mir. Gunr,s birth.