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Evening star., 1941-06-15

up, Milly - as you've always done before?"
'I?' Milly gasped. "Why, I've never -"
"Oh, now, my dear! His pirate gang in the
cave? You got 'em indoors to play authors -
and that was the last of the gang! And on
down to his high school scientific expert
menters -"
why - / I've just wanted him to have
his fun at home -"
Quite so" the Judge chimed in, shuff1ing
the cards. And now you can't bring the
Army indoors - and the draft may take
Chuck out into the cold bad world of a camp"
Milly felt outrageously misunderstood.
mo - no -" she cried helplessly.
"Milly," the Judge went on kindly. Il
know you didn't raise your boy to be a SOL
dier -"
THAT reminds mel" Mrs. Ramsay's eyes
were teasing What became of your drive to
stop the manufacture of toy soldiers Milly?"
THAT was ages ago." Milly protested,
long before there was any national crisis
But I've brought Chuck up to ="
He ought to be home by now, oughtn't
he?" Roswell asked, fumbling for his watch
He told us he had date" said Milly.
with that pretty little Tay who works
for the Courier | suppose" Mrs. Ramsay
CONTINUED on page y
Evening star., 1941-06-15
4 Short Story Complete in This Issue


VUHE reflection in the long mirror OF the
dressing table was the same and yet
= it wasn't. Roswell Clark regarded him
self critically, shoulders back, diaphragm taut
1t was the same olive drab uniform, early
1918. But the face was middle l94l. The high
military collar made his chin look jowly now
and the overseas cap cooked itself precariously
on the side of CRAVING bald head.
Well, anyhow" he said over his shoulder,
Il haven't lost the old figure yet"
Behind him on her knees. Milly, his WIFE,
was inserting her shears into his breeches
band You look lovely, dear" she said. and
sashed downward. I'm just put little gus
set in here"
Roswell's diaphragm relaxed visibly and
he breathed out. "Will it show"
Not under your coat" she promised.
He said, Hope can still wrap my legs"
and sat down gngerly with roll of olive drab
banding in his hands. The cut in the back of
his breeches split farther and Milly rushed to
secure it with safety pin.
Milly was still good-looking at forty-hve
But she had always been so in earnest about
things that permanent little frown showed
over the nosepiece of her glasses. Roswell, "
she said, don't you think seeing you in your
uniform may mean something to Chuck? You
and seem to have all the feeling about this
draft Goodness knows he ought to have done
some thinking since the first draft. thought
he'd wake up on his twenty-hrst birthday
week ago. talked to him - | tried to make
him feel his responsibility - but he won't
talk
Charles -" Roswell had never counte-
nanced his sons nickname is artiCulate
about everything else! There must be some
thing behind this lack of response to his coun-
trys call for duty" Lawyer-like, Roswell
couldn't help rounding out his sentences.
I'm going to have it out with him, and -"
He jumped and fumbled the puttee at the
bang of door downstairs.
Mott beloved a young voice from
the hall The olive drab unrolled under the
bed, and Roswell lowered himself cautiously
in pursuit Now, don't be didactic with
him." admonished Milly. She called: I'm
up here Chuck"
Her son came up the stairs, stamping to the
rhythm of roaring song: "7here's gonna
be a great day -
Roswell, grunting. backed out from under
the bed as Chuck came through the doorway.
Thin and gangling, the boy was clad in a
sweater and shapeess slacks rolled up to
show several inches of bare leg above negli-
gent socks and sneakers. "Oh, dear" his
mother cried involuntarily, you look awful"
Who, me?" Chuck glanced down at him
self uncomprehendingly, then his gaze took
IN his fathers tight uniform. He gestured
silently toward him. one eyebrow lifted in
amused questioning at his mother Roswell,
at the moment, was retrieving his overseas
cap from the floor.
Fine form, sir" Chuck said admiringly.
Roswell moved to inspect himself in the
mirror, carefully pulling down his blouse in
the rear He tossed an explanation to his son:
The Legion's going to parade today when
YOU youngsters register for the draft
Funny, Dad, you joining the Legion after
Evening star., 1941-06-15

training would do for him. But she wanted
him to be gallant, to feel a solemn sense of
dedication to ideals. She couldn't keep off the
subject that evening when Judge and Mrs.
Ramsay came in to play bridge, though her
approach was circuitous.
1OUTH is so uncommunicative, she said
brightly, throwing away card the Judge
was going to need. They don't say what
they're thinking - Or are they thinking?"
"Hmmm.' Judge Ramsay watched Ros-
well scoop up the trick which should have
been his. DO you mean Chuck"
Milly laughed nervously. well, of course.
Roswell and talk about the crisis the country
is facing - talk about it a great deal before
him. But boy has so many interests Chuck
has his ="
BY the way" Roswell broke in, what's
this new outfit he was talking about today?
Sounded queer and foreign to me-
Yes. I'll have to find out more about
them,' Milly said woriedly. Il -" She was
stopped by Mrs. Ramsays deep chucke
Pretty as a slightly faded cabbage rose,
Mrs. Ramsay had sense of humor which
Mlly always considered misplaced. IF his
gang interferes with his worrying about the
state OF the world, why don't you break it
Evening star., 1941-06-15

all these years. You always said it was keep
ing alive something that had better be dead"
Il was mistaken Roswell said. Such or
CARNATIONS have kept alive the spirit of
patriotism through our far too-negligent
years. | wish that there were some evidence
of that spirit in you my boy"
Chuck assumed a patient expression, strad-
ding chair and resting his chin on the back
of it. Roswell strobe up and down the room,
working himself into a frenzy of oratory:
Critical times calling for every ounce of a
mans patriotism Save democracy now
or neverl" A coughing spell stopped him.
Gee, Dad" Chuck demonstrated. this
isn't courtroom, you know. Don't let the
old uniform get you down"
Roswell controlled himself with visible
effort, and then proceeded impressively:
This is the day you register for the service
of your country. My son, it is great day."
A familiar wagglsh twinkle flashed in
Chuck's eyes Put it to music. Dad - it
goes better" He whistled his favorite tune.
Milly intervened quickly. Chuck, dear.
you must feel how momentous this is - how
much it means to you - to - to all of us -"
Her voice faltered.
NHUCK glanced at her with quick frown
then faced his father again. Look, Dad, were
you all emotionally hoped up on draft day
in 1912"
Roswell sweed with pride Il enlisted
before the draft
mo kidding exclaimed Chuck who
buncoed you into that? Bands? Flags? Or
girls?"
Have you got the smart idea" Roswell
thundered, that patriotism is bunk?"
Not exactly, but - good night y you're
the guy that knows what wars about Only
guess you didn' when you enlisted"
Roswell muttered something unintelligible,
let himself down to the edge of chair, and.
sweating, began to wrap his one still-un-
wrapped leg.
Chuck, relieved, sprang up like cat and
threw one arm around his mothers shoulders.
Look, Nom, I've got heaps to do today.
ROdzinskl wants me to run over to Glendale,
and gotta see Schmidt at his noon hour -"
Who are they?" Roswell asked. "A new
gang?"
That's right. What I've been trying to
tell you, Mon, is l won't be home to lunch
or dinner either. Got date"
With Tay Mahoney?" his mother asked
apprehensively,
Sure - you know I'm going steady with
her" He STOPPED and gave his mother cheek
swift brush with his lips.
Remember - you've got to register"
Roswell said severely. Its the law
Think I'm dumb" Chuck demanded
Then his sunny smile spread over his face
Il wish you two would be yourselves! III
give you coupla old saws to chew on: Don't
cross bridge till you come to it, and There's
more than one way to skin catr'
He galloped off, leaving his parents look
ing at each other wonderingy - and then
with apprehension.
Alone all day, Milly churned over in her
mind what Chuck had said - what he had
left unsaid. 1t wasn't that she wanted her boy
to fight - her thoughts shuddered away from
the horrors of war and clung to what the
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-06
DIR. Pepper Will
Have Radio Show
Molasses n January Will Be
Featured AS Comedy a..
Stars.

Carl Coward, manager Of the
West jefferson DR.. Pepper Bot
Ting Company, takes pleasure in
announcing that beginning Mon
day, Feb. 10, at 7:30 P. NJ, the DR..
Pepper Co. will present
weekly half-hour variety show
over station WIT, with Molasses
n January, radios top-flight
blackface team, as comedy stars.
! In addition to Molasses n jan
uary, DR.. Peppers Parade, will
present such headliners as songs
tress Margaret McCrae, winsome
Miss from Laurens, S. c., in the
role of Pretty Peggy Pepper;
Jack Arthur, as singing master
of ceremonies; the Four Show
men, vocalists par excellence; and
Peter Van Steeden's orchestra.
Molasses N January, who in
private life are Pat Padgett and
Pick Malone, became nationwide
favorites as a comedy team on
Captain Henry's Show Boat pro-
gram in the sos. Miss McCrae
also rose to fame on the original
Show Boat.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-06
Nine Are Killed In N. c.
Auto Accidents On Sunday

Four persons were killed and
three injured Sunday when an
automobile ran into store on the
Beaty's Ford road, about five
miles southwest of Davidson.
The dead were Adrian L. Hon
evcutt and J. w. Robinson, both
of Davidson, Miss Ar1ee Hager
of Cornelius and Mrs. Mary God
FREY of the Derita road section.
ssa Brought to a. Charlotte hospital
were Miss Margaret Poole, MISS
Helen Poole and Alonzo Poole,
all of Charlotte.
Three men were killed and two
others were seriously injured IN
fa,-head-on automobile-truck col
! lision about three miles from
Hemp on the Seagrove road early
today.
Wayland Morgan and Winston
FRYE both of Hemp, were killed
instantly, and Bruce Kiser, OF
New Southern Pines, died soon al
ter he was taken to the Moore
county hospital near Southern
Pines.
Kiser was in the truck. Carl
Thomas and fish Yarborough'
both of Hemp, who were in the
automobile with Morgan and
Frye, were seriously injured
They were also taken to the hos
pital. Two companions of klser
in the truck were not seriously
hurt.
There were no witnesses to the
/, crash. Parts of the wreckage from
: both the automobile and the truck
were strewn along the highway
for about 100 yards.
Charles Dickson, eight-year-old
negro boy, was killed Sunday
when a truck and bicycle he
was riding collided.
Coroner Roy M. Banks said the
boy was riding with James Ia
Wis, 10, who was seriously injured
The coroner also reported the
death of John Copeland, negro,
of injuries suffefed last Thursday
when he was struck by hit-run
driver.
Miss Frances Bumgardner, ~,
of Bessemer City, was killed and
two other persons were seriously
injured early today in an auto
mobile collision near Bessemer
City on the Gastonia highway.
The seriously injured were Earl
Jenkins, 20, of Bessemer City,
who was in the car with Miss
! Bumgardner, and Jack Ballard OF
Lincolnton, who was in the other
- Several other persons received
superficial hurts.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-06
Grassy Greek News

Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley Sturgill,
Roanoke, Va, returned Saturday
to their home having been called
here by the death of Mrs. Stur-
sgills' sister, Mrs. Maude Pugh.
Miss Elizabeth Payne, Newport,
Va, spent the week end with
friends here.
Harry Barker and Vance Gray
beal, of VPI, Blacksburg, Va,
spent the week end with their pa
rents here.
Miss Julia Hager spent the
week end with her father, Max
Meadows, Va.
Mrs. Ben Suite, Shelby, and
Miss Undine Nye, WCUNC,
Greensboro, were recent visitors
in the home of their parents,
Prof. and Mrs. F. G. Nye.
MIR. and Mrs. J. T.. Mcmillan,
West jefferson, spent Sunday
with her father, Mr.. Bill Barker,
and family.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-06
Mark Senter, 81,
Buried Saturday

Funeral service for Mark Sen
ter, ST.. was held Saturday. Feb
! at the home of his brother, Sam
Senter, at Mouth of Wilson, Va.
He was the son Of the. late Mr..
and Mrs. Wiley Senter, Mouth OF
Wilson but had been a resident Of
Kingsport, Tenn, for several
years.
He was fatally injured in a fall
from a scaffold and lived only a
few hours.
He is survived by his wife and
the following brothers and Sis
tiers: DR.. J.. c. Senter, Atlanta,
Ga; Marvin Senter, Harlan, KY;
Sam, Mouth of Wilson; Mrs. S.
F. Jones, Grassy Creek and Mrs.
Blaine Robbins, state of Washing
ton. =
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-06

Recent reports from Vichy say
that most of the cattle in unoccu-
pied France win soon have to be
slaughtered because Of a critical
shortage Of corn, barley. oats, and
other feed.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-06
Mrs. Mullis Was
Buried Saturday

Funeral service for Nancy G.
Mullis was held Saturday at the
Bristol Baptist church with the
Revs. r. H. Stone 4and Cicero
Ashley in charge. Burial followed
in the Poe cemetery.
Mrs. Mullis died at her home,
on Thursday, near Jefferson. at
the age of 81. Ill y
She is survived by one son,
Charlie Mullis- and a number of
other relatives.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-06

Through the middle of January,
1881, Ol8 running bales Of cot
ton had been ginned from the
194O-41 crop, according to-~fig-
ures RELEASED by. the U. S. Central
Bureau.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-02-06

A cotton-bagging-for-c OF t o n
bales program, calling for the
manufacture and sale of up to g.
100000 cotton patterns, or bale
covers, has been announced by
the U. S. Department Of Agri-
culture. -
Evening star., 1941-02-02
Symphony Orchestra
Drive for S1O7,6OO
Opens Tomorrow
Choirmun Howe
Confident Goal
Will Be Reached

The National Symphony Orches-
tra's 18th annual sustaining fund
campaign starts tomorrow and dur
ing the succeeding 10 days Wash
ington will be asked to subscribe
$107 900 toward the orchestra'S sup
port.
This is the amount needed, over
and above the receipts from ticket
sales, to keep the orchestra going.
Campaign Chairman Walter Bruce
Howe has expressed confidence the
goal will be reached
During the decade of its existence,
the orchestra has entrenched itself
as a Washington institution. Mr.
Howe pointed out this is the first
year the orchestra has approached
the sustaining fund campaign with
no worries other than money.
Union Contract Signed.
A contract with the Musicians
Union has been signed, stipulating
minimum of 20 weeks performance
and wage scales. This, Mr.. Howe
said, precludes a repetition of last
years disagreement between the
musicians and management. which
for a time threatened the orches-
tra's existence.
The number of contributors has
increased steadily. from about 100
in 1912 to more than 900 last
year. Volunteer campaign workers
have increased in number.
Slogan for the drive this year
will be Defend Your Symphony"
Tuesday night the National SYM
phony will make its New York de-
but in Carnegie Hall. Despite the
fact that during the last four years
the orchestra has played more out
of-town engagements than any
other orchestra of similar size,
never before has it played in New
York City.
Four Luncheons Arranged.
On the eve of the drive, it was
announced that four Iuncheons
have been arranged at intervals
during the drive. At each a report
will be made on the amount raised.
The luncheonS are set for Tues
day and Friday of the coming week,
and Monday and Thursday of the
following week at the Carlton Hotel,
drive headquarters.
Each luncheon will be dedicated
to specific section of the WASH
lngton population which contributes
each year to the sustaining fund.
Mondays luncheon will be known
as workers day" and will be dedi-
Gated to the 800 volunteer workers
in the drive. A representative of
each of the II subcommittee will
speak briefly about personal cam
palgn experiences.
Business Day" Planned.
The second luncheon will be "busi-
ness and profession day" the guests
of honor and speakers to be out
standing representatives of the COM
mercial and professional fields.
Musical resources" will be the
theme of the third luncheon, with
emphasis on the need for conserv-
ing musical resources and. particu-
larly, the Importance to Washing
ton of maintaining a resident SYM
phony orchestra.
Inc ldSL IUIlCIleOl, OH Iue Illldl
day of the drive. will be dedicated to-
the Federal and District govern
mentS. It's theme will be the need
for music in defense program.
A committee has been named to
take charge of the luncheons and
includes Mrs. R. H. Dunlap. chair
man; Mrs. Clarence A. Aspinwall,
Mrs Bruce Baird and Mrs Milton
w. King.
Evening star., 1941-02-02
Roosevelt Approves
Naval Promotions

The Navy Supply Corps an
nounced yesterday that President
Roosevelt has approved promotion
to the rank of captain of Comdr.
Malcolm G. Slarrow of Wsshing-
ton and Comdr Morton L. Ring Of
Chevy Chase. Md.
1t Comdr. S. E. McCarty of WASH
ington, now on duty with the U. S.
S. Tangier, was promoted to the
rank of commander.
Evening star., 1941-02-02
AIcunturu Curuvon
To Dance Saturday

Members of Alcantara Caravan,
No. II, of the Order of the Alham-
bra, will hold their annual banquet
and dance at the Willard Hotel next
Saturday night at 7 o'clock.
John M. Miller, supreme COM
mander of the order, will be present
to represent the national officers.
Entertainment will include an ex-
hibition of magic by Harry Baker,
past president of the Washington
Evening star., 1941-02-02

Assembly, American Society of Ma
gicians. Dancing will begin at 10
pm.
Theodore Moseley heads the COM
mittee arranging for the midwinter
dance. Committee members include
Robert F. Handley, ST., grand COM
mander; Joseph M. McKenna, Roy
M. Perry, James A. Sullivan, James
P. McKeon, Joseph Kirchner, Al
fred P. Neff, John o. Allen, Arthur
McCreight, Frank J. Malloy, Fran
els A. McCann, Joseph B. McCann,
J. Fred Brady. James M. Butler and
Ed Gramm.
Evening star., 1941-02-02
Burmese Kittens to Uphold
Tradition of South at Show

by Miss Winifred Porter of New
Orleans in the competition which
features the pets of owners in the
Washington area.
Miss Mary E. Hantzmon. show
manager, emphasized today that
entries for the cat show would not
be accepted after February 5.
Premium lists and entry blanks may
Evening star., 1941-02-02

Two Burmese kittens from New
Orleans will uphold the show tradi-
tions of Southern cathood in the
competition for $500 in cash prizes
at the Columbian Cat Fanciers'
show at the Odd Fellows Temple,
4l9 Seventh street NV, February
IA and Is.
The Burmese cats will be shown
Evening star., 1941-02-02

Council by Her
man L. Ingram,
the coun C l /
chairman. Leon
ard w. DeGaSt,
general secre-
tary of the Y.
M. C. A. spoke.
Samuel j. Ke-
ker, with the
Y. M. C. A. for
the last two
years DIS dSSlSU-
an t dornitory
secretary, W a S
promoted to as
sistant business
cecretarV as Mr.
Evening star., 1941-02-02

Mrs. Virginia r. Cobb, of Newton,
Mass.
Other we'll known animals to COM
pete include Champion Briargate
Boy of Ramtal, a blue-eyed Manx
cat; and rare Abyssinian cats to
be shown by Mrs. Stanley Gibson
Chicago, and Mrs. F. L. Mock, of
Columbus, Ohio.
Evening star., 1941-02-02

silver spoons from the "Y" staff by
E. S. La Fetra, business secretary;
an electric clock from the VS.
Mems Club, which he has served
as secretary treasurer, by George
Elliott, its president, and a razor
from the Y. M. c. A. Dormitory
Evening star., 1941-02-02

McTyier's successor.
Mr.. DeGast announced also the
appointment of Oscar 1. Bergstrom,
Gloucester, Mass, to the position
of associate boys work director, to
fill position made vacant last year
by the resignation of Ward M. Bar
rick. Mr.. DeGast also announced
appointment of Glenn E. Watts, 81
as assistant boys work director to
succeed William T. Fry, who re-
Gently resigned to accept Gov
ernment position.
Evening star., 1941-02-02

ore d last
night by his as
sociates at a
dinner, prepar-
atory to leaving
to serve as eX-
ecutive S e C T E.
tary of the Bal
timore & Ohio
Railroad Y. M.
C. A. in Balti-
more. The af-
fair was held IN
the "Y" Build
ing, 1875 q
street NV.
He was pre-
Evening star., 1941-02-02
be obtained from Miss Hantzmon at

be obtained from Miss Hantzmon at
312 Maryland avenue NE.
There will be cups and trophies
as we'll as championship ribbons to
be awarded, with two silver cups be-
ing offered by the Tail -WaggerS
Club. Gold prizes are offered for
the best entries by boys and girls,
and even the ALLEY" cats will be
judged.
One of the veteran winners to be
entered is Champion Djer-Kits'
| Chinkaling of Newton, a Siamese
cat IA years old, whose own laurels
are frightened by the winnings of
her 81 kittens. She is owned BY
Evening star., 1941-02-02

Aluminium ware for kitchens and
hospitals produced annually has a
factory value exceeding $37 ,000,0 900,
according to the Census Bureau.
Evening star., 1941-02-02
W Associates Honor
F. K. McTyier at Dinner

Floyd K. McTyier, 30, for the last
six and half years assistant buSi-
ness secretary at the Central Young
Mems Christian Association, was
Evening star., 1941-02-02
CHOICE OF SOFAS

Companion chairs in many artistic 18th
Century styles are available to work out
every conceivable room PIon. It's fun to
make up your own living room suite. Come
in tomorrow and do yours Well help you.
Evening star., 1941-02-02

See these Deoorotor-plonned Ensembles in
six oo-ordnoted, pre-bIended colors to as
sure you correct color harmony. Select your
own coverings and know that you cannot
make an error in your color scheme choice,
Evening star., 1941-05-04

SO-ACRE FARM, 80 MILES FROM WASH
ington in Fairfax County: modest farm M
house with elect. and phone. on h,ii
and several sheds; about 80 acres cleared,
bal wooded; the land is rolling and is
watered by & springs and a pretty stream:
price, $4,000. 5000 down. bal $40 per
mo See MASON HIRST. Annandale, Va,
at the end Of Columbia pike. Phone Alex
Evening star., 1941-05-04

fine timber and pasture. timber enough to
paw for the place. on State road. electric
line past the place. improved bv broom
house and store. barns, chicken houses,
concrete cribbed well, streams good soil
and location. Less than hours drive from
Capitol in Maryland. Price, S4950: small
down payment, terms; owner has good
Evening star., 1941-05-04

100 A. IN HISTORIC FAIRFAX COUNTY,
2l miles from D. c., on Route No. g; ap-
prox. 100 a. beautiful woods; elec. avail;
would make a lovely estate; house and
outbuildings; Only $3.50: liberal terms
Temple 1885
Evening star., 1941-05-04

MONTGOMERY COUNTY-A FINE COUN-
try home of II acres within easy COM
muting distance; Groom house with, 3
freplaces. located on beautifully wooded
knoll; has servant house, barn. smal.
orchard and is priced right. ARMY-NAVY
REALTY INC MA 3717.
Evening star., 1941-05-04
NEW BUNGALOW.

D NOUNS AND BATH.
Small cash payment; monthly
payments as low as $50 per month,
ami, including concrete street and
sidewalk.
To reach: Out Baltimore pike
to the ,2nd street beyond 2nd trafhc
light in Cottage City, Md: turn
right to the 3rd street, turn
right again Il block to 5l3 Lawns
dale street. OWNER on premises
all day Sunday.
Evening star., 1941-05-04
COUNTRY PROPERTY FOR RENT.

NICELY FURNISHED BUNGALOW. SHADE
II miles D. c., near beaches; garden spot,
chicken house; adults. H. L. JONES. Gam
Drills. Md.
NEAR NEW COAST GUARD RADIO STA
ton, south of Alexandria, ) miles on
Telegraph rd Entire 2nd floor in very
spacious home: newly conditioned. large
rooms and bath; immediate possession;
giant oak trees, high elevation; reason
able rent. Box 212-Z, Star.
NEW BUNGALOW; GARDEN SPOT;
chicken house; II miles D. c.: Sl5 month.
H. l.. JONES, GambrillS Nd.
Evening star., 1941-05-04

5-RM. HOUSE AND BATH. BASE
ment; good water; 3 acres; con-
venlent. See owner, will sell rea-
Sonable. Call or write HOLDINGS.
Box So, Seabrook, Md.