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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-06
Unanimously Agree to ask for
Elimination of marriage and age
Ruling.
BY Henry SCHNEIDER.

The 7. s. !. \. officers, as a
result OF their meeting held in
Salem Sunday afternoon. Jan. 26,
have unanimously voted to ask
:he lo+l Convention delegates to
eliminate the Age Limit and the
Marriage Clause from the Con-
stitution.
This decision came after a
thorough discussion concerning
the welfare and interest OF the
Association. Because OF the de-
crease in the membership. locally
and nationally, it becomes neCes-
;ary to do something and very
soon. The Sclective Service Act
has already taken some of the
basketball players. and by next
season, it is expected that many
more will go: making it very dii-
hcult to form a League for the
lo4l-42 season. Although the
general aim is to branch out in
other activities. basketball still is
the main link that is holding our
Clubs. together. Therefore we
must, ior the time being, keep up
'hc basketball league.
Objections may arise that the
recalling oi the ex-members will
push out the new and Younger
ones. We should not have this
feeling. \ Younger man can and
ohould prove his ability over his
elders, in the field OF sports. But
in other affairs. it seems that it is
necessary to have guiding hand.
The new members do not seem to
have the proper understanding or
do not care TO do what is expect
ID Of them.
All clubs should realize the
seriousness OF the present condi-
tons and instruct their delegates
accordingly.
As an incentive Tor eX-mem-
bers. Many OF you are beginning
to realize that personal contact is
4 means necessary to get ahead
in the present times. What better
contact can you get or what better
foundation can you make ior
yourself. than through the T. s.
]. \. and the Central Nerband.
As a member OF the T. s. !. A.
you will have your social affairs.
these we will talk about later in
this article. As a member of your
local lodge and OF the Central
Nerband you are entitled to at
tend the meetings of your lodges
as well as OF the CentralNerband.
Attending these meetings will
give you an idea OF business pro-
ceedings. Holding an office in tho
lodge will gain you certain points
of learning that you cannot attain
in ordinary lie. You owe it to
yourself to be an active member
and to take interest in the local
lodges. You are paying dues for
this privilege. Why not take a
hand in the matters of the lodge
and see how money you pay in
as dues is being invested. Instead
OF drifting away from the Saxon
circle. rejoin the T. s. ]. A. for
social affairs and take an interest
in it that will enable you to go
ahead with plans OF becoming a
success in life through social and
business contacts.
On the social side, can't you
remember the good times you had
just five years ago. Rejoin your
local groups and rekindle the
fame that is slowly dying. If
you are not parents at the pre-
sent time. keep Your self-respect
and attend affairs OF your own
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-06
Monaco News
By Hein-Chuck- Marty.

Monaco. Pa. Feb. 6-Monaca
SaNOns travelled to Farrell Sat.
and after ZiC-Saw battle the
smoke cleared showing Monaco
the victims Of a 4O-43 count.
Attention Monaco Jrs.
Don't forget our business meet
ing Feb. IL. Everyone be present,
there is much to discuss.
To Farrell
You were really swell. The
meal was very delicious and your
hospitality is hard to beat. Happy
birthday. Marie. Although it is
a little late: - .-~... .,.. ..i4.
To Lorain -. .-
We've been waiting a whole
season for this event. We hope
you bring a crowd because we'll
show you the time Of your lives.
Congratulations
To Mr.. John Lang and Miss
Katherine Theil there on the way
to that straight and narrow path.
The Monaco Jrs. wish Pete
Zigerellia very happy birthday,
Feb. g. s.. ~
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-06
More News on Page 8.

- A filing case for index cards
has been designed to be installed
under an automobile instrument
board.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-06
Social

In keeping with the constitu-
ton Of the Agcnda Club, thar a
social gathering be held on the
second "Wednesday OF every
month. the social committee is
MA! ing the necessary p!ar> tc
please ping pong paddlcrs by pro-
vidinS practice play. People not
particularly pleased by this pas
time will play pinochle. To please
your palate. portions OF pie, pea
NUS. n"pcorn. pot2:o-cE'p>. pop.
and peppermint pat:;"S will prob
ably he served.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-06
! uunysiown News
BY Min Gobel

NOunCstOWn. =. Feb. 6-I.ast
week the New { astlc BOYS scored
another winner. Sorry about last
weeks write up but | was misin-
formed about the team that we
were to Dlav
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-06
T. S. J. A. BASKETBALL
LEAGUE STANDINGS
EASTERN DIVISION
WESTERN DIVISION

closed no one will be able to ioin
until our membership drive is
reOpened.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-06
Alliance Revue
Bv "NIikev"

Alliance, O., Feb. o" Should
auld acquaintance be forgot -
Oh boy. did we ever have fun
over the weekend. Just ask any
one who went along to Cleveland
East. Honest kids. We had a good
time and only hope we can get
together again some time soon.
According to Vests report last
week. the pore little girls were
stick-in-t the-muds-but we Just
can't see that West - we never
had so much fun with your West
lassies as Sat. mite. Ask them. We
will certainly have to have get
together. eh girls: Oh yes, there
was game to. The East boys
came out on top Sl-43.
Meetings
The last meeting was better
attended-now let's get behind
our club and boast things along.
Things are beginning to take
shape. so / suggest that you come
along down and find out the de-
tails. Don't forget. Wed. eve at
8 o'clock at the club. Every Wed.
evening.
To Nav Castle
Well be coming to your fair
city Sat. New Castle. You know
this is the lrst time we have
ever come to New Castle for a
game so we'll be looking forward
to having real good time. So
until Saturday.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-06
TSJA BASKETBALL
GAMES

Y1D1UA1Y IS
Cleveland East at Youngstown
Alliance at Farrell
Salem at Lorain
New Castle at Canton
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
Another Exiled King

Young King Peter of Jugoslavia joins the procession of kings who have been forced to flee their own lands since the Nazi military machine was unleashed year and half ago. Strange symbolism, the young Peter has chosen Jerusalem as his place of refuge, Jerusalem, that ancient city to which came another once who proclaimed himself King.
 Brief indeed was the kingship of young Peter of Jugoslavia. A few short weeks. and it was over. Yet for even those brief weeks, Peter sought to preserve the ln- dependence of his country. And many 8 king has ruled longer and left behind him record less admirable; Boris of Bull garia and Carol of Rumania came quickly to mind. So young king as Peter has many years before him. He may yet see much that is hidden behind the smoke of battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
So Far So Good

In the appointments he has made to date Governor Robert A. Hurley has ap- parently not been swayed by political motives or by thoughts of party patron age. At least with respect to the Courts of Common Pleas he has shown a de- cided tendency to recognize merit. To date he has reappointed two Common Pleas judges - Judge Walter M. Pickett in New Haven, Judge Miles F. McNiff 1n Waterbury. We presume that the same regard for the courts will be expressed in later appointments that he may make.
 In view of the fact that there has been a decided change of opinion with regard to our courts of recent years it is good to see chief executive adhering to certain fixed ideas about the same. There have been so many changes in courts, both minor and higher ones, of recent years that one might we'll wonder what the real purpose was. During good behavior and so long as he is capable there should be some stability to the tenure of office of any judge.
 We are not, of course, forgetting that there are few judgeships to be appor- tioned out among the many worthy mem- bers of the bar of this state over long period of years and some turnover Is anticipated. On the contrary. But we do believe that turnover can become simply question of political preference which should not govern the makeup of the courts in any way whatsoever. Un- < fortunately 1t has done so in the past on occasions; unfortunately 1t has resulted in changes that in themselves were not in any way desirable or praise-worthy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25

pound southward in the last act of the Greek tragedy, and as the Japanese ir- vaders draw tighter the stranglehold they have on China, more Americans every day begin to think what ultimate success of these adventures means to them. Both have given ample proof that their aims go far beyond readjustment of local Boundaries.
 They have made the world place in which only the strong can hope to pre- serve their rights, their living space, their way of life. And Europe has added the lesson that none is strong enough to fight alone. Industry, labor, soldier and sailor, man and woman, America is beginning to fall into step in a marching cadence which means strength, the only safety for the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
Needless Expenses

Vandalism as expressed in destruction of public property is costly item. Every year Waterbury has to take certain amount of the taxpayers dollar and use 1t for repairs to city property, such as schools. Glass breakage is a heavy item, but there are other ones, too, on occasion. The parks suffer from the regular depra- dations of those who fail to understand that in the full enjoyment of these public areas each and everyone of us share.
 Down in New York City recently judge explained that in one year there $161 ,0O0 damage was done to the public schools: This was in considerable part accounted for by breakage of 151, ,000 panes of glass, which is about the number of panes in twelve Empire State buildings. The City of Boston claims that it pays an annual bill of $1,000,000 for vandalism. It reports such unusual things as theft of micro scopes from the City Hospital, removal Of 1,400-pound gear at Chelsea North bridge, maining of animals in park.
 Last but not least was bill of $780, ,000 which Boston authorities said resulted from false alarms. On minor scale the same thing goes on in most communities. The smaller ones are better off because surveillance is easy and because the movements of all individuals are more or less known to his neighbor. It's only in the large communities where detection is difficult, that vandalism is rampant, and bills like the above accrue. Community pride should run high enough, though, to stamp out all such practices, particularly at Q time when we are all doing our ut- most to build an America for Americans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25

Gerard Swope, well-known industrial ist, by virtue of his residence in Ossining, N. Y, has interested himself of recent years in the development of Westchester County. He served as president of the Westchester County Park Commission up until week or so ago when he re- signed after an argument over the de- velopment of the Bronx River Parkway. This parkway is the oldest running through Westchester County and conse- quently in many sections is not as modern as some of the others. There's 8 plan afoot, in which Park Commissioners Rob ert Moses of New York City is very much interested, which would place the Bronx River Parkway under state instead Of county control. Such encroachment on its privileges and prerogatives IS what county officials have been combating for years. Evidently it must occasion quite tense feelings judging by MT. Swope's resignation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25

Governor Robert A. Hurley is expected to sign today or early next week the bill which virtually will assure the comple- ton of the oldest state park in Connecti- cut - Sherwood Island State Park in the Town of Westport. This bill provides over $30O,OOO which will enable the state to buy up and develop the last remaining pieces of land dividing the states present holdings at the seashore resort. Sherwood Island has been long in the making and certainly front page news for years. Now it can quietly slip into place with those other resorts, Hammonassett and Rocky Neck, as provider of much relaxation TOT summer bathers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25

CTS might learn considerable from the primitive Laplanders. Too many modern children have learned everything under heaven save to carry a pack. They can dance. speak French. ride horseback. and swim the Australian crawl. but they know nothing about taking respon- sibility.
 The second truth which emerges from this custom of the Laplanders is that they fully comprehend the fact that pack-bearing is just as much a part of life as eating and sleeping. When the most perfect Being the world has ever known bought His life to a consummation. He did SO by carrying His cross up a steep hill. Everybody and every thing in the created universe bears some burden on heart or mind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
Civilian Defense Organized

There are many phases of all-out de- fense beyond the purely military steps needed Today's wars are wars against civilian as well as soldier, and the civilian must be no less prepared. The United States has been studying the lessons of Europe - how London, nl-prepared for defense, was the more ready to knuckle under at Munich; how Rotterdam and Belgrade paid dearly for their lack of civilian protection measures.
 Establishment of a central civilian defense agency to coordinate all such efforts is expected daily at Washington Such measures as it proposes will deserve cooperation, for no country is prepared to defend itself today which has only a military establishment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
Real Cooperation Begins

Everywhere you look today you see signs that people are beginning to take the defense emergency seriously. It's about time, too. The entire motor 1n- dustry has willingly accepted an initial 20 per cent reduction in production of motor vehicles for the model year which begins August l, and is either reducing or eliminating model changes entirely. That means more manpower more ma chimes, more materials, facilities and management for the defense load.
 All manufacturers of brass pipe are discontinuing production of yellow brass pipe, and are making red brass pipe in- stead, just as good for moss purposes. Why? Red brass contains only IS per cent of zinc; yellow brass 30 or 40. Extra zinc thus made available for defense equals 25,0OO,O00 pounds of cartridge brass. This sort of thing is going on all through industry in an increasing wave. And in the meantime, labor, too, seems to be settling down. Co-director Sidney Hillman of the Office of Production Man. agement believes that strikes in defense industries are dwindling, and that labor is becoming increasingly aware Of the need for cooperation"
 In the meantime taxpayers (and that is practically everybody these daysl are way ahead of Congress in their Wiling ness to bear the money burden in propor- ton to ability If there was ever time in history when the prospect of drastic new taxes was faced so calmly, we don't remember 1t. As the German legions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
MOTHERS URGED TO MAKE GREAT, CONCERTED DRIVE
 TO AVERT WAR. E
Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Mothers of American Sons-we have fought brave fight and q hard one. Let Us not give up until our cause IS lost.
 Edicts issued in Washington in the last several weeks, especially those of the last two weeks have been extremely discouraging. The people of these United States, in their desire for peace, have been re- peatedly and consistently ignored. The will of the government and not that of the people is being enacted. Tn spite of recurring polls vs. for- eign war as well as loudly voiced opposition from all over the country we are plunging nearer and nearer to the abyss.
 On last November eleventh the majority of the people voted for third term for President Roosevelt because he assured us on many oc- casions just prior to that date (as on Oct. 24th) We will not partici- pate in foreign wars"
 At Philadelphia he said, T give to you and to the people of this country this solemn assurance, There Is no secrecy that might or could, in any shape, involve this na- ton in any war or for any other purpose. Is that clear?" This stand was reiterated again at New Ha- ven and again at Boston. And yet, three months after election the President, elected on No Foreign War platform, said, American se- curity could not be jeopardazed by peace dictated by aggressors.' And so for every mother of Q son came warning signal that our lot was to be cast with that of every na- ton opposing Hitler tor, as Is ex. pedient, Stalin or Japan). From that day to this events have moved so fast toward our active participa- tion in war that what opposition we could raise today has proven obso- lete and past history on the morrow.
 Britain's battle has become our battle. The great American geo. graphical advantage has been scrap ped and we no longer are in Q posi- ton of American independence as visioned by our forefathers. Our lot Is now the lot of any country in the world which opposes an aggressor nation. And with 1t. should this country win or lose in its world ann bltion for imposing our way of life upon all nations. will so our free dom and, of necessity. the lives of our sons in order to attempt an tirl- dertaking of such magnitude. Many European and Asiatic countries could not possibly live under our type of government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25

Massachusetts is considering very seri- ously changing the date of issuance or new automobile registrations from Jan uary 1 to April 1. This would be folloW- ing in Connecticut's footsteps to some extent, for we shifted these dates few years back in order to got away from one more expense at the first of the year TOT car owners. The plan has worked out well in this stae; it should work equaily well in the Bay State
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25

sian or Japanese planes based in Alaska would be within 8 few hours striking distance of Seattle, Portland and San Francisco. So Alaska, only @ stones throw from Asia, will be extremely difficult to defend.
 Next and newest commitment ls on the Atlantic fde-Qreenland. Greenland is essential to defend because 1t is an ideal base for bombing operations against Bos. ton, New York and the industrial region of New England. But Greenland's defense will require further dispersion of the already far-flung U. s. fleet and inade- quately equipped Air Corps.
 Oldest and most difficult com. mitment goes back to 1893 when President Monroe pledged the United States to keep Europe out of South and Central America. Like the British pledge to Jugo- slavia, Turkey and Greece, this Is going to be the most diffi- cult commitment for the Unitel States to fulfill. Yet the Monroe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
IT, Today's Mail

The president has only this past week declared protectorate over Greenland and removed from his previously declared combat zone" the Red Sea and the Gulf of Eden. Predictions in Washington from re- liable sources are that we will be conveying supplies through these lanes by May first. Yet only three weeks ago President Roosevelt de- clared 'nonsensical' any idea of con- voys. No boys in foreign wars? Nol Just boys in conveys for Germans to sinkl And then will we be indig- rlant enough to fight? There is not doubt in the world that the death of our boys in conveys will bring the death of hundreds of thousands more to prevent more deaths but such interruptions foe as the one which attacks conveys. No, no for- eign wars for American boys? At least we won't declare war. We will only send over men near enough to those nations at war to be killed and have war thrust upon usl
 This same doctrine of freedom of the seas" was the policy adopted by Woodrow Wilson to Americas down. fall. But this time events are mov- ing in the same direction ct Q much faster rate. -
 The whole country Is opposing the idea of convoy and yet those whom we voted to represent us refuse to consider the will of the people even though they are aware of 1t and mindful of what 1t will mean in lack of unity. Their boys won't be killed. Neither will they! But political am- bitions will be satisfied and history's pages will be well embellished with great deeds attempted. The lives of our sons are secondary indeed to such lofty ideals.
 The whole idea of aiding Britain to save ourselves is cowardly and unwarranted. The very premise suggests that the sons of English Mothers die while we supply the ammunition for their death struggle in order that our sons live. We could not or do not wish this to be the case. England is fighting for Eng landl And when we have depleted America of materials necessary for < our sons to defend our own soil and should England fail, we shall inc deed face oblivion 90 far as "Amer- lea the Land of the Free is con- cerned.
 Mothers, let us make one more concerted. whole-hearted effort to prevent this awful catastrophe. Write President Roosevelt. secreta- ries Knox and StEmson. and Secre- tary Hull that you demand that the president live up to his prediction guarantee that no American boy win die on foreign soil. Tell them we demand that there be no convoy of goods to beliigerent waters. Let
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
Selected Poem
AMERICA CALLING

f1v Gwen Castle in the Christian Science
 Monitor) This is the voice of America calling,
 Calling her children to stand at her sioe Over the country her message is ringing, Borne on the air waves and swept ny tne uoe' Heard in the murmur of swift running water. Carried along on the winds of the plain' Voiced in the thunder that rolls from the mountains Heard in the whispering song of the rain This is the voice of America calling,
 Listen, already there comes the reply Steady response in the throb Of the motors Whirr of propellers aloft in the sky: Tramp of her sons marching shoulder to aS Holding no difference in class or or creeo' r,ne in the strength of Americas freedom, One in the purpose of meeting her need. This is the voice of America calling,
 Calling her children to stand at her side, instant the answer we're coming, we're ready' Ready as ever to stand at your side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-25
Whats Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven Of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.

1. Name the city which archeol- ogists presume to be the oldest, continuously inhabited city n the world.
 2. Do drowning persons always rise three times before sinkingp
 3. The capital of Rumania i1 Bucharest, Budapest or Belgrade2
 1. What term is applied to q permanent condition. of hostilitie4 between tribes or families?
 5. On what occasion did Iincofr deliver his Gettysburg Address?
 6. Is the weight that an Snner tube will support in water in creased or decreased by increasiue the air pressure?
 2. What is the name of the up4 rising in China in 1900 which wa< finally put down by British, AmsFs ican and other foreign troopss
 8. Who was the last Ozar q Russia2
 9. Who was . presidential oan didate in all of the last four slss tions?
 10. What does "A6 astEa pse as pera" mean?