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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16


There is also a slight variance in
the tangents OF decorum and the
angles OF erosion. You didn't pay
visits in the old-fashioned thirs-
forums. You stood at the bar with
your derby over your bad eye and
your elbovs akimbo.
But the main difference between
the barroom and the night club is
that no man took his wife to the
corner saloon With him. He went
/ ere to get away from her.
There we're no tables or chairs
in the old DAYS. A man stood on
his own feet until his knees started
bending at the ankles. Tffcn they
carried him ont and stuck his head
into the boss trough until he
stopped making bubbles.
No lady was ever seen IN q cor
ner saloon. She strolled into the
side door with queenly grace that
had slightly abdlcated Under her
Paisley shawl was the ancestral
silverware in the shape of a tin
can known as GROWER. The
growler held ten cents worth OF
beer. provided that the insides had
first been rubbed with lard or fat.
which was treatment that
stymied the barkeep's efforts 10
fill the can with foam instead Of
liquid. I do not remember the
algebraic formula responsible for
this chemical antipathv but ! have
the word Of my oook-eyed aunt
that II was infsllihle.
When they put tables and chairs
into the bedroom they launched
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

name that nv Uncle Ben called Mister Duggan Phil
English language went to school with
those and they bright either but can
see they came by 1t honest.
Uncle Ben called Phil2
Schuzes could remember what
a and Ethel Joe tell IL not all.
wished they would the settled
before his Willie called the Uncle
spell with double and another and and
another e and
you spell Ethel Duggan
He calling pezer?
a another a kind OF word
that meant something real bad He thought Ny
and that's what Just calling
Joe he kept thinking something spell With
a p and double ee and a z and an and anr
mind all that Ethel tell
holerins that nobody could call him with
and finally he wanted to hit Uncle Uncle
of the had long talk him there
yesterday Joe He there hope world there
ignorant people in 1t.
I Ethel they tell
20 he
catch him avoid trouble
Ben half block ahead OF Duggan when
sweets that reminds something
Ben been trying to pension from the
Ethel why he has Joe isn't because something
about his legs? She the rheumatism
the other suffers terribly
walk when 1t well II that's the how could
Duggan Saturday night? Ethel do think
fellow want pension for something the matter with his
he that fast? will thinking
while I bed
Just getting sleep and
explain about Uncle Ben Saturday
suppose there something called after s' good
night Ethel
Yours truly
JOE
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

cation and college provides the
maximum education obtainable.
There are hundreds of clerks,
painters, carpenters and small
business men who are doing all
right without a college education.
They are moderately successful.
but they would be much better
off with a more comprehensive
education.
a bookstore clerk who has
studied literature IL a far better
salesman because he knows his
stock. A house painter who has
studied art can render additional
service because he understands
color harmony and the wearing
qualities Of different pigments. A
man who knows architectural
design is far more valuable than
a mere carpenter, and any bust
ness man can double his income
il he understands psychology.
economics and business ad-
ministration."
HERBERT 5SCHOLLMEYER. Jr.
age 29J,
1902 North goth st.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

that lull in civilization known as
the honky-tonk. This evolved into
the palatial fleabag or night track
in which a picked herring became
a canape and a wallop over the
head with bungStarter is known
as a countretemps.
For with the chairs and tables
and music there arrived fine
damask, sparkling glassware and
orchids. Happy couples and
groups colonized the subdivisions.
And with this luxury there ar
rived the social infiltration known
as visiting or table hopping.
The table-hopper Is mugg
wearing heZtrihaI tuxedo six
drinks and Is back slapper with
a bad Judgment OF distance. He
is an expert on the molecule OF
eternity known as the embarrass-
ing moment. His introduction to
You is big smile that looks like
a bent axle. II you smile back
you are an smbushed pigeon. He
will be over in your lap before
Jack Robinson could sign his ini-
.tials. y
In table-hopping you leave your
own table Just before the check
arrives and set 10 The next table
lust when they are ordering a
drink Yor introduce yourself BY
hieeuppinE into the ladys face
and saying, Haven't We met be-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

while Junior has the advan-
tage Of youth. let him plug for
himself. Nobody gets more salts
faction out of life than self
made man. The pampered youth
who was never allowed to assume
responsibility never amounts to
much"
(Mrs1 Ellen Werner (age 80
1910 zth Ave. So.
Decatur, Alabama.
$500 prize.
What About Education?
us a college education necessary
to success"
There was a majority of NO"
answers TO this question. but here's
one in the affirmative - from
HERBERT SCHOLLMEYER, JR.,
of MILWAUKEE,, Wis.
"A college education spells sue
cess. Here's why:
What Is success but having the
things a man considers necessary
for comfort, leisure and happiness?
To obtain these things he must
earn money, and to make money
he must have the proper social,
mental and moral equipment. In
other words, ne must have an edu-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

Saturday night. ses they tell me he stepped
in over his head and called old Philly Duggan
name in Schultzes and II he had not lit run
ming when Phil swung at him he would be
dead fish. I ses Ethel he must be daffy to
start trouble with guy like Duggan.
Ethel ses o there you go again Joe pick
ing on my Uncle Ben. I guess you have been
to Schultzes listening to those loafers around
there and hearing Just their side Of the story.
Why didn't you go see my Uncle Ben and hear
his side too? ses Ethel see enough OF your
Uncle Ben by accident without going TO see
him on purpose I seS l suppose you have
seen him and he told you he didn't call Philly
a name and you believe him but everybody at
Schultzes ses he did.
Ethel ses o those fellows that hang out
there are a lot of ignoramusses and Phil Dug
gan must be the biggest ignoramus OF them
all You ought TO be ashamed TO associate
with those kind Of people Joe. II was not a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

An avid sports fan she has highly collection
fight
lightweight champion of England attended oxford
frequently has her friend phone from the
Garden during When she New Engands
Summer theatres The School for Scandal Miss
insisted dressing the level she
off night baseball radio
tween
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16
I| ERA IA| |E|!l |Bl
Many Topics
Come in for
Discussion

CLEAR AWAY EVENT" in
THE YOUNG AMERICA DE-
PARTMENT!
Here comes the annual cleanup
of hold-over letters-answer TO
old favorite contest questions
which We didn't have space for
before, and which we've been saw
ing Just for nowl
Remember that sizzling topic
which raised such rumpus:
Which do men prefer-the mod
ern or old-fashioned girl?" Some
OF the answers were almost too hot
TO handle. Here's one which
strikes us as highly inflammable
from EDWARD PINKIEWICz of
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA:
Men that like a harmonious
home life want a girl of the old
fashioned type. They are the kind
that have the necessary qualifica-
tons To make good wife.
Docs any man, yearning for a
home maker. want that swift.
savage. thrill-chasing. merciless.
exhibitionist modern girl with her
slacks. cocktails. smoke tainted
lips and artificial eyelashes
the girl who's always yelling for
Equal Rights? Does any normal
man want a female with half mas
culine habits?
THE average modern girl Is as
shallow and sheer as her silk stock
ings. She looks swell on magaziI
covers and l for one am willing to
let her stay there. / wish the good
old fashioned girl would come into
my life"
Edward Pinkiewicz cage 26) i,
1909 Butternut.
East Chicago, Indiana.
$500 prize
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16
A Collecting AnsWer.

Who stands a better chance to
succeed - plugger or boy with
pufffi?? We gave George, the bank
er's son as an example of the boy
with pull, lille Jack was the boy
who elevated himself by his own
bootstraps. Which one goes far
thest and gets there fastest?
MRS. FAYE ROIDT OF VI
ROQUA, WIS. had forgetting
answer to that one.
1.-THE case Of Jack and George
may be iikened TO the tale of the
tortoise and the hare. George may
get q better start and go faster at
the beginning, but chances are
I at Jack will reach the goal first.
at may be harder for Jack to
land his first job. but when he does
he will make the most of 1t. At
every promotion he will have the
satisfaction of knowing he did his
job we'll. He Is constantly laying
a foundation that will never fail
him ne is building strength
and fortitude into his character;
and by earning everything he gets,
the realization of his dreams will
be more precious to him.
George will probably start out
with a fine job and will be pushed
ahead fast-to0 fast. Sooner or
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16
Parental Sacrifice.

Then there was that debate
about Parental Sacrifice: Should
the Old Folks sacrifice their lives
to give the Youngsters better
breaks?"
mo" cries ELLEN WERNER.
of DECATUR. ALABAMA.
Parental sacrifice Is very noble
and unselfish gesture, but too
often 1t breeds thoughtless, selfish
and irresponsible children.
why should Mother and Father
give up their hard earned savings
for child who. in a few short
years. will grow up and go his own
way, as all children eventually do?
Parents should not be deprived of
their security in middle age and
become a burden in their later
years,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

later he will have to prove his real
worth. and without the background
of toll and sweat his chances Of
doing so are mighty slim.
Mrs. Faye Roidt age ga,
419 N. Washington Ave,
Viroqua, Wisconsin.
$500 prize.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

Eddie McIIueh brother Frank
Mugh that job for Her chauffeur
David Britt has been her employ for twenty eight
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

double talk: II was Just tattls
trstting the porterscratch over the
lannigan when the firppus over
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

she that retiring the
theatre by Bernies
nobody seriously including The
returned Ghost Yankee Doodle which
Sidney How ara penned OIL
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16
THE ETHICS OF TABLE HOPPING
tDistributed by H'pg Feature.

Syndicate. Incl
The difference between the night club upholstered
the odasoued barroom in the charge for the free
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

She tried discourage her daughter Ethel Colt,
which
her face with black
Scarlet Mary"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

the first York install telephone
She after birth
Sammy keep while
ME a.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

gated the unsgleleepdopp. Nat
urally4 I resented A."
Frown heavily when you say
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

She has the talking movie she made Rasputn
which Lionel together her for thu
first time avid fan and misses
films her brothers make.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

she LIVING modesy the floor Of Thirty
boarding house When she
three flights Now lives penthouse
72nd and has home Mamaroneck.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

Miss Barrymore predicted that The Corn Is Green will be
her last expects for At the present
this Herman Shumln production which has played o.
only will doubt fulfil her Dame Sybil Thondke
played the Miss the York production OF
the Enlyn Williams Miss Moffat social worker
based real Miss S G Cooke who taught Emlyn
Williams English
scholarship oxford Miss Barrymore played Wales the locale
Of The Corn Is Green when she girl Sir Henry Irving
Bells"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16
Mg ..L4,A. she
!, DAMON
RUNYON
Copyright, ip4t. King Features Syndicate, Inc
Distributed by International News s~~-k>e
Brooklyn February 1.


Brooklyn February
Dear sir last Sunday the
when ! wife beautiful hear
Uncle Ben missed getting another
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

fore or are you.an electrical trans
Or ,you can give them the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

During Of JnksH Phily her home
burg gallery called We loved
grandmother you Charles the
play flop before he brought 1t to Town
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

She has chiefly for three managements Charles
Arthur Hopkins and the Shuberts.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

Despite the fact that Maurice Barrymore her father
George Drew her mother Ethel months of pavement
pounding and office sitting before she landed and then
with her uncle John
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

appearance before New York audience the
Empire Bauble understudy Elsie
md-week Her John
Drew OF production.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

The line often associated with from Sunday
which John which the bas
for the DAYTIME ether Our Gal Sunday Tn
line OF That's all there is. there anymore
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

Her Barrymore in forty
productions New She dete the Broadway always
insisting be New York.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

papers had her engaged Irving
Henry played before becoming
an American
the Earl Ava Robert Peel the Prince Of Rant
sinhji Richard Harding Davis
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

Not being the opnotch beauty OF he
day shocked her contem
by following her carly drawing riumph acting
chsrwoman Calsworthys The Silver Box
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

Ethel BARRYMORE

Ethel Barrymore
fio years q stor Feb IN.
She been New York LONGER than other active
vehicle Captain links of the Horse
Marines Three
openine 1901 lights
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

her hftyseyenh produc
ton n York
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

The defnitye the Theatre incorrect in listing
her appearance The She played in
Montreal stranded Never here Ihe
Bsuble the Barry
listing Lionel John and Ethel for Sun
day The three Of them PLAYED together local stage
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

Unlike fellow 1eves touring. Home
where PLAYING stuck with The Corn Is
Green" eft America The DTeWs
and the Bauymores never ones to quit show,
That's all the room-theres plenty
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

rilu.tr.tion By 2. simms Campbell.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

1902 North 29th st.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
$500 Price.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16

a. thinks they Should. Here's
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-04-11

Whitman, young adventure seek
ing visitor in New York-Ruby
Sparks. Miss Amy Whitman, hel
hysterical aunt-Virginia Gleason
Olga, dumb Swedish housemaid-
Mia Graham. Vivian Whitman
Penny's sister-Florence Wing
Chris Wynn, young detective story
writer-Benny Arnold. Flavia
Winterspear, poet who rhymes in
code-Irene Atkinson. Paul Van
Doren, radio actor-Lawrence Nc
Cullough. Kitty Doe, hard boiled
chorus girl out to get her man
Wanda Lee. Ambrose Rosenbloom
a dumb policeman-W. T. Smoth
ers. Judge Haley, dignified mag.
istrate-John Sellers. The Mask
ed Man, questionable chara cter
Frank Woody. The Corpse
Clayton Trout.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-04-11
Easter Service
At G. G. Ruins
Sunday Morning

Easter Sunrise Service will be
held at Casa Grande Ruins at 5: 80
Easter morning
Community Presbyterian church
is sponsoring the service, in which
churches of all denominations are
invited to join.
Coolidge Musicians club will
greet the rising sun with Obey
Speaks beautiful song Morning"
Rev. j. d. Easter will give the
devotional message.
This sunrise greeting of Easter
morning has become one of the
oldest traditions of Coolidge, and
each year a speaker is chosen from
different church to give the de-
votional message.
There will also be a candle light
service Good Friday at 7:45 p. m.
in Community Presbyterian
church. All churches are invited
to attend.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-04-11
been in st. Mary's Hospital, Tue

been in st. Mary's Hospital, Tue
son, since her recent injury in an
automobile accident, had recover
ed sufficiently to be moved to her
home, via ambulance, Tuesday.
Mrs. Catherine Hankins of Oak
land. California, Mrs. Christen
sens sister-in-law who came here
for the funeral of her brother
whose death resulted from the
same accident, will remain with
Mrs. Christensen until she is bet
ter. Mrs. Hankins is a registered
nurse.
Although not as seriously in
jured as at first supposed, Mrs.
Christensen. according to medical
dictum, will be in bed from six to
eight weeks.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-04-11
Desert Club States
Cooked Food Sale
In Coolidge Today

Dressed hens and cooked food
will be brought to the meeting to-
day by members of the Desert
Woman's Club, at 2:30 in their
club house west of Coolidge. At
the conclusion of the meeting the
food will be brought to Coolidge
and sold, proceeds to go to the
club treasury.
Mrs. William Ray will review
Tree of Liberty" by Elizabeth
Page. Delegates will be elected
to attend the Arizona Federated
Woman's Club convention to be
held in Mesa, April 16. II and 18th.
Mrs. Richard Keith is program
chairman.
Mrs. A. w. Spangehl and Mrs.
Coleman Odom will be hostesses
of the afternoon.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-04-11
George Hayduke
Wins Casa Grande
Golf Championship

Shooting a two-under-par 33 on
the final nine holes, George Hay
duke won the Casa Grande Invi-
rational Golf tournament at Casa
Grande Sunday. On the first two
rounds he shot 81 and 35, which
coupled with the S3 gave him a
total of los which won him the
championship and a trophy.
Nick Hayduke was runner-up
with total of Ill and Verne
Dalby of Casa Grande was third
with 113.
Other Coolidge winners were Al
len Thum, Nate Zahalsky. Maur
ice Zahasky, j. d. Goree and Carl
ton Woody.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-04-11
Easter Services
At St. James

Sunday morning Easter services
will be held at 10 o'clock in st.
James Catholic Church, with Fa-
ther Patrick Murphy officiating at
Mass.
Mrs. Raymond Burke of Phoenix
will be soloist. Mrs. Lloyd Swas-
ey of Phoenix will be violin solo
ist, with the church choir.
Regular Holy Week services will
be held at St James this week.
Father Murphy announces that
new Altar Society has been es-
tablished at st. James with Mrs.
Asa Gardner as the first president
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-04-11
Visitor EntertainS

Mrs. Harvey Smith, who is Wis
iting her mother Mrs. N. G. Muir
ray, was Wednesday afternoon S
bridge club hostess in the latter's
home.
The club group included Mrs.
Rodney Elsberry, Mrs. Karl Fish
er, Mrs. Clark Wells, Mrs. Ralph
Sewell, Mrs. Avis Hobby and Mrs.
Murray. Mrs. Mildred Hendry was
a special guest.
High score was won by Mrs.
Murray and second by Mrs. Hen
dry.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-04-11
Cosmos Club Meets

Mrs. F. P. Jamison entertained
the Cosmos Club Wednesday with
an afternoon of bridge in her
home.
The group included Mrs. A. T.
Bicknell, Mrs. Park Soule, Mrs.
Ruth Richey, Mrs. Martin Talla,
Mrs. Ben Arnold and Mrs. M. M.
Ware. Mrs. Ray Lindamann was
a special guest.
Mrs. Bicknell will be next
weeks hostess.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-04-11
Hi School Students
To Present Mystery

The thrilling mystery play
Laughing Gas" will be presented
Friday, April 18th, at Coolidge Un
ion High School, with a cast OF
senior students under the direction
of Miss Eugenia Brandon.
The colorful cast is as follows
Mrs. Merlino, an Italian land
lady-Narcissus Monreal Penny
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-04-11
Scottish Rite

The "Maundy" ceremony of the
Scottish Rite Club, which is open
only to Scottish Rite Masons who
have attained the 18th degree, was
held Thursday night at Coolidge
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-04-11

and Mrs. Eddie Her
will not be responsible for bills
contracted by anyone but them
selves.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-04-11

Masonic Temple.
The Easter ceremony will be
held at a. m. on Easter Sunday
Gerald w. Bryant and d. s
Davis will be in charge of ar
rangementS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-06
ADDITION OPPOSED

apparently only 10 per cent
Of the facilities afforded at the
Eloise Hospital and Infrmary
are now required by any legal
obligation of the county" the
auditors letter states.
This board does not believe
that any addition to Receiving
Hospital would be any more
effective or permanent an an
swer 10 its overcrowded condi-
lions than the large investment
already made af Eloise.
This board believes that N II
were desirable To make any
capital investment In further
fulfilling an obligation which IL
legally the responsibility Of the
state. It could he accomplished
ut a lesser expense at Eloise
than ut Receiving Hospital and
with more efficient results"
Under the boarding -oui plan the
insane patients are 10 be COM
mltted directly 10 Eloise and then
arc 10 be sent by Or Thomas K.
Gruher- Superintendent 10 deSig=
mated private institution licensed
by the state. Already l66 mental
patients have been sent 10 private
hospitals under this plan.
MORE EFFECTIVE PLA.
"This matter has been dis
cussed with the hospital COM
mission of the state and II may
he stated definitely that this
plan would he more effective in
relieving the overflow than
would any attempt TO construct
additional buildings and equip
them at the expense Of the
county" the auditors added.
. In addition 10 his recommended
program the mayor submitted to
Council an alternative plan TO cost
S7SO. 296 which would add 200 new
beds 10 the pSychopathic division
in addition 10 charging the city
PHYSICIANS department.
The mayor added:
"In the light of the position
Of the county auditors, In rela-
ton to their ability to care for
the psychopathic load through
the facilities of Elolse, together
with the boarding out program
contemplated, and the long
hoped-for and looked-for inn
proved handling by the state of
its hospital problems. ! recon-
mend charging Receiving Hos
pital according 20 the first
program outlined"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-06
Nay to Relieve
Itchy PimpIes

When your skin is irritated with
pimples. red blotches and other skin
blemishes from external causes. and
you're crazy with itching torture.
here's quick relief. Get 35c box
of Peterson's Ointment at your
druggist and apply this delightful
soothing balm. Itching stops promptly.
Smartinc disappears. Your skin looks
hotter. feels better. Also wonderful
for itching Of feet, cracks between toes.
Try IL.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-06
HAPPY RELIEF
FROM PAINFUL
BACKACHE

Many Of those rnawinR, naggine. painful
barkaches people blame on colds or strains are
oiten caused by tired kidneys-and may be
relieved when treated in the right way.
The kidneys are Natures chief way Of tax
the blood. They help most people pass about
pinta a day.
IL the Is miles Of kidney tubes and filters
don't work well. poisonous waste matter stays
in the blood. These poisons may start nagging
hackacbes. rheumatic pains. loss OF pep and
energy, getting up nights, swelling, puffiness
under the eyes, headaches and dizziness. Ere
quent or scanty passages with smarting and
burning sometimes shows there is something
wrong with your kidneys or bladder.
Don't Waitl Ask your druggist for Doan's
years. They give happy relief and will help
the ] 5 miles 81 kidney tubes flush out poison-
Gus waste from your blood. Get Doans Pills.