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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
Be Prepared
By HOBART T. MITCHELL


Brown skinned, clean faced,
scrubbed teethed, cotton night
gowned, 12-year-old Sylvester was
on his knees by the side of his bed
saying his nightly prayers. He had
finished the Lords Prayer and was
about to jump between the covers
when he saw directly in front of
him-where his mother had placed
it his Handbook of Scouting"
Seeing the book did not ruffle his
countenance. He stood a moment
irresolute, with just the least bit
of hesitancy in his manner.
The youngster had Joined the
scout troop the day before. John
Hancock was in no more serious
mood when he signed the Declare
ton of independence than was
Sylvester when he attached his
name to the application for Mem
bership in the Boy Scouts of Amer
ica."
The Scoutmaster had explained
to the prospective tenderfootr that
he should study and memorize the
scout oath because he would be re-
quired to repeat it word-for-word
before the scout troop and the
troop committee.
Sylvester had studied the oath
very diligently but it did not seem
to focus on his mind. The words
would change places where they
were not placed in the handbook.
Where it said claw" he would in
variably say claws" The adverbs,
physically, mentally and morally,
became mixed when coupled with
the verbs strong, awake and
straight.
The lad closed his eyes and set
tied back on his knees wondering
what kind fate had given him this
inspiration. It was a confidence
he could not explain, something we
think nobody could understand ex-
cept in the selfsame position. His
whole soul, mind and body was il
Illuminated just as every Americans
conscience is frightened by the
lighted torch in the hand of the
Statue of Liberty. Instead of prac-
ticing his oath to his mother, he
would say it to God.
On his knees and with his hands
clasped in front of his chest, he
began to repeat the Scout Oath.
ION MY HONOR" hesitating to
be sure of the next word, he con-
tinued, Il WILL Do MY BEST:
Ito what?) ITO DO MY DUTY
TO GOD" Little Sylvester gripped
his hands a wee bit tighter and
clasped them higher on his chest.
"AND MY COUNTRY" COnfu-
sion burst upon him but victory
must be gained. ~AND TO OBEY
THE SCOUT" he nearly said it
out loud, LAW: He waited an
agOnizing minute before he COM
menced the next sentence - then
when he could not wait any longer
ITO HELP OTHER" (Sylves-
ter masked his irritation with a
smile as he gained ) "PEO-
PIE AT ALL TINES: He waded
on as though emphasizing his grim
VOW. ITO KEEP MYSELF" and
One-by-one his most troublesome
part was said with perfect prec-
sion - PHYSICALLY STRONG,
MENTALLY AWAK E AND
MORALLY STRAIGHT"
When Sylvester reached the last
word, he was completely winded.
Rising to his feet, he stood erect.
Giving an amateurish salute to the
Great Scoutmaster, he knew in his
heart that he would "BE PRE-
PARED"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
In MemOriam

In fond remembrance of my dear
wife, Lucie Erwin, who departed
this life one year ago February IA.
How sad is this day to me,
The day on which you died;
Your memory will cling to my
heart
Till rest by your side.
May her soul rest in peace.
J. Louis Erwin, husband.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
With the Churches

PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
NEWS: Rev. s. e. Ware, the Sen
ior Choir, the Gospel Chorus, and
portion of Pilgrims congrega-
ton participated adequately in the
evening service held last Sunday at
the First Baptist Church.
urge everyone to come out Sun
day, Feb. 10, to the Morning Wor-
ship Hour and hear a truly great
sermon preached by our pastor, the
subject of which is "I Know Your
Works." Spiritual upliftment is
in store for you all.
Maureen Coleman, Reporter.
ST. JAMES CHURCH: Before
large audience Sunday, February
8, Rev. B. N. Moore gave a stir
ring message titled "Our Battle,
referring to Hitler's Mein Kampf
relative to our race.
The following persons joined;
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Stewart; Mr.
VIM. Foulks; Mrs. Antoinett Per-
teet; Misses Jean Stamper and 10
la Montgomery.
Visitors: Mines. Lolo Jenningi
Kansas; Henrietta Simmons
Mayme Mccoy, Messrs. J. T. Jor-
dan, St. Louis, Theo Simmons.
Miss Mcclure was appointed as
sistant church clerk. The Univer-
sity of Life is growing in interest
and attendance.
February Is, Founders Day, SER
mon title is els This War OF
Armageddon?"
CAMPHOR MEMORIAL L
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES:
Race Relations Day was observed
in a highly satisfactory manner
last Sunday, with Pastor Clarence
T. R. Nelson exchanging pulpits
with Rev. J. D. Hoy, of the Peo-
pies Highland Park Congregation
al Church, at the morning worship
services, Mr.. Arthur Partee, for
merly a member of Jamison Tenn
pie C. M. E. Church, Kansas City,
Mo-, Joined the church on Christian
experience and several visitors
were present. The young people OF
both churches enjoyed themselves
in the recreational program in the
evening, under the auspices of the
Camphor Youth Fellowship. Mrs.
L. S. Tabor directed the games.
Irma Monson, Olga Anderson.
Mary Cook and Warren Hayes led
in the worship service and special
music was rendered by the Aeoian
singers composed of Samuel Lynch,
John Lynch, Harry Price and How
ard Brown. Frank Boyd, j. P.
Williams and Pastor Nelson spoke
on "The Negro In History"
Mrs. H. P. Archerd, president of
the Minnesota Conference Wom-
ans Society of Christian Service,
will be the speaker at the II a. m,
service Sunday. Mrs. S. Vincent
Owens, wife of the st. Paul Urban
League secretary, will be the
speaker at special twilight serv-
ice at $3.50 p. M, under the auspices
of leaders of the three circles of
the Woman's Society of Christian
Service, Mrs. Villa M. Peoples,
Mrs. Josie Williams and Miss
Coree Thomas.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
Keep Up Good Work
726 Sherburne Ave.
st. Paul, Minnesota
February Z, 1912

February z, 1912
Editor: have long been a read
er of your paper. I have also ad-
mired the fearless way you express
your honest convictions concerning
subjects that are pertinent to our
group in particular and the world
in general.
This was forcibly brought to my
attention after reading your edi-
torial in the February 9Th issue.
This editorial recalls to US the very
great plight of our leadership.
We do have people in the COM
munity who would make splendid
leaders if they were given the right
cooperation. In these "times of
stress" our race is crying for in
telligent guidance.
Your editorial offers a solution.
Keep up the good work.
Yours for success,
Carrie B. McWatt.
Ruv nafausa Ro0da
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
NAACP TO INVESTIGATE

Reports that nurses training
classes under the sponsorship of
WPA in St. Paul have barred Ne
gro women from participation are
being investigated by Rev. B. N.
Moore, president Of the St. Paul
branch of the NAACP.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
In MemOriam

In memory of my dear husband
Fred Jones, who departed this life
February 10, 1941.
Today recalls sad memories
Of a loved one gone to rest.
And those who think of you
today
Are those who loved you best.
Mrs. Lucy Jones, wife.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Chicago Livestock

CHICAGO, May Q LP,.-Salable cattle,
and yearlinss finished IS higher, but
closing undertone very weak. with, medium
time: sharp supply abridsment. approx
mately 90 per cent at all large markets
man ss5sv factor act after
conform with their conception Of March
eSeg ater on Gssl s haa
e 9es1nss sss pf1 S5o shs nsstPeS PsSe hi. .bo2s
1850: bulk. .11.5O-1 .25; most other kill
ins classes. advanced, hence, general under
elinsss. heifsrs steady, - choice 90 heiters
ePned ePPs1 q early 9ak seaGy
with cutters at SIS down and most beef
cows 90O-lo.95. strictly good kinds reach
ing 1912 during week; bulls weak but
ted supply y stick b b sfttls manly ons steady
big operators.
salable sheep. 500: total. 1000; late
10 hisher wooIsEins weak to Is lower: few
decks choice s2-s5 pound woolskins. is 90;
bulk, 14.5014.75; choice. 90-pound clip
pers with strictly No. skins. 1855; others,
Compared Friday last week: All slaugh-
g 90, rat pee sheer sfsqoa aro1nd ee 25 ames fed
woolskins lost IO-25 on the close with
clippers gaining about the same amount:
the weeks top on choice woolskins. I5e 20
with strictly choice clippers with full No. /
skins going late at 3,65 bulk of the wool
skins late 14.50-l4.15; few under. with
most clippers 3.25-13.35. fat ewes in the
bulk being shorn at 675 down.
salsble hogs; 100: total 5.1Oo. strictly
nominal market on GOOD and choice hogs
because of measer fresh arrivals; under
tone STEADY on all classes: quotable top,
14.10: shippers took none; hodover, | 900
rows. and gifts, ESQ pounds down. mostly
steady: heavier WEIGHTS steady to 10 lower;
sows around 10 of.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Stock Prices Buoyed
By Better Brand
OF War News
Leaders Up Fractions
To Point or More;
Volume Improves
BY VICTOR EUBANK.
Associated Press Financial Writer

NEW YORK, May 9.-Stocks
were buoyed by a better brand OF
war news in today's market and
leading issues added fractions to
point or more to the recent recovery
in dealings that, while still rela-
lively slow. were the liveliest for any
Saturday in two months.
Squirting considerable short COW
ering and a little new speculative
and investment demand at the start
was the cheering word from Gen.
MacArthur's headquarters that the
japanese invasion armada had been
repulsed in the big battle of the
Coral Sea. While details of the
conflict still were lacking, Wall
Street felt that the indicated heavy
losses of the enemy might mean a
turning point in the long run of
bearish international developments.
In addition to optimistic bulletins
from the Southwest Pacific, bulllsh
contingents continued of the opln-
ion the market had a better than
even chance of extending the for
ward push because of technical fac
tors involved in the lengthy retreat.
Bidding was fairly fast in the first
hour, although subsequent sluggish
intervals were plentiful. Transfers
for the two hours approximated
100000 shares.
There was a smattering of profit
selling before the close and peak
quotations were reduced in the ma
jority of cases. A few negligible
declines were in evidence when the
final gong sounded.
Blue chips were among the wild
est movers. Rails, utilities, rubbers,
mail orders and coppers were un-
able to do much on the upward
swing.
Chrysler was among an aSSort-
ment of favorites edging into new
high ground for the year.
Better early performers included
Westinghouse, American Can, Amer
ican Tobacco "B.' Dow Chemical,
Du Pont, Union Carbide, Allied
Chemical, Eastman Kodak, j. c.
Penney, Owens-Illinois, Sperry, Con-
Jinental Oil, Pepsi-Cola Interna-
tional Harvester. Anaconda, United
Air Lines, American Airlines and
Texas Co. =
United States Steel and Bethle-
hem. we'll ahead in the first hour,
backed away at the last. Hesitant
also were Great Northern, Phelps
Dodge, Public Service of New Jersey,
Goodyear and Yellow Truck.
Bonds generally improved. Com
modities inclined TO slip.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Arlington Services
Feature Observance
OF Mothers S Day
Four to Speak to Sons
In Service Over Radio
In Open Air Program

Mothers Day services in Wash
ington and vicinity tomorrow will
be led by the American War Mothers
observance at l pm. in the amphi-
theater at Arlington Cemetery.
Representative Of District and
national patriotic societies will place
wreaths on the tomb Of the Un-
known Soldier. An address by Sem
ator Downey, Democrat, of Cali
fornia, who will be introduced by
Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, national
president of the mothers, will be
broadcast over the Blue Network.
Gene Archer, baritone. will sing,
and the Army Band will furnish
music. Military and political lead
ers have been invited.
-Four mothers with sons in the
armed services will speak to their
sons by shortwave radio at OPEN
air ceremonies at 2 pm. at the
Sylvan Theater. Kate Smith will
be the soloist and the Navy Band
will play The conversations will
be broadcast by the Columbia
Broadcasting System.
Three of the four mothers, whose
names have not yet been announced,
are Washington women. Two will
speak to their sons in Honolulu. one
to her son in Panama and one to
London. The four boys are in diff
ferent branches of the service.
Hundreds of visiting mothers are
expected at all the camps around
Washington. Mrs. Naomi Harris of
1928 Sixth street NV. left today
to visit her son, Pvt. Woodrow Har-
ris, at Fort Benning, Ga. Her
name was selected by lot from a
group of 20 boys mothers and she
was invited to visit her son with
all expenses paid.
The mothers of service men will
be guests of honor at a reception
at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the
Washington Assembly of c. I. O.
Auxiliaries, 1407 L street NV.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Jesuits Reported Safe
In Mindanao Mountains
Nv the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 9-The Jesuit
Philippine Bureau announced yes
terday receipt of a letter, dated
March IS, from Father Joseph N,
Behr of Halethorpe, Nd, stating
that he and Father Thomas Brady,
81. of Flushing, N Y. and Father
Ralph Gehring, %. of Baltimore,
were safe somewhere in the noun
tains" of Mindanao.
Parents of the three priests were
notified by the Jesuit Bureau the
Jesuit fathers we're teaching school
at Cagayan and Zamboanga in the
Province of Misamis.
Somewhere in the mountains of
these islands we have made Our
home and have remained. by Gods
grace, well and free" wrote Father
Behr. I'VE are still on the same
island but far from our former
place of residence"
He said they had travelled for a
month from their province. settled
down temporarily in the mountains
ard were doing little farming"
We see many enemy planes and
rejoice that they do not see U.S."
he continued. I'VE have expert
enced one machine cunning with
out casualty and without enjoy
ment."
Evening star., 1942-05-09

sales high as 90; nearby sections Of Mary
land. good quality and condition. mostly
ceps gh Bash Hoq pasts neaTSs Fssk
tions oIe q MaTyland eMr is-eo ...a, rru,s
recps S.a a0oHi jersey sa HsE
bushel baskets 1.25-1;5O: ,a.bushel bas-
kets III 90 mostly around .Tm e srsbt,v
weaker. Truck receipts moderate, North
Gonf Ro7to Rd sSHh Sasns pgshf mdssy ss
PEPPERs-Market slightly weaker, wide
efass iB 6es DFfss fancy S!S1
condition. mostly 450, poorer lower. few
bushel baskets, fair quality and condition,
EGGPLANT-Truck receipts very light.
Market about steady. too few sales to
quote.
SNAP BEANs-Market slightly weaker;
hampers black :, Valentines. good quality
hish hhd e0 as 300; fair condition s'oo-s
tendergreenS, seneraliy good quality. 525-
30; Ordinary 10 to fair Quality o a9d con-
LIMA BEANS Supplies very light
Market slishtly weaker. Florida. bushel
mslis ssay T9ss Weaker Ts'sRs Pora
hampers, yellow erooknecks:: white, fiat
wrapped. fair condition. SO; very lev
sales higher; ordinary to fair quality and
condition. 0O-1 .25.
CUCUMBERS-Market steady. Truck
receipts moderate. Florida. bushel baskets,
fancy. 3.50-3.75; fair condition, 3.00-3. 25:
some small size; ordinary quality. badly
climax baskets, 2-dozen, Ohio, 1.75-2. 90;
Indiana, .5o.1.75: mostly 1.5O.
ASPARAGUS-Market about steady: slow
sales; truck receipts moderate. Pyramid
crates. dozen punches, North Carolina. sup
plies insufficient to quote. Pennsylvania,
supplies very light; few sales; very large
size fancy, 325-350; New Jersey, large
size. 2.50-2 rs: mostly $50; medium size,
2.00-2.25: Delaware, various sizes. 2 90
2.75
BEETS-Texas, ia-crates. punched. ]. So
1.75: South Carolina, 12-crates. l 40-1 so.
MUSHROOMS-Mar ryland and Pennsyl-
vania, 3-pound climax baskets, 30-75;
TURN1P GREENs-Nesrb, sections.
bushel baskets, | Is
GRAPES-ArTentins. s-pound lugs ex-
celsoir pack. Alnerias. 5.O0-3.5o; Emperors
2.50-j 90.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Funeral Services Held
For Mrs. LueIIu Osqood

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md. MAY 9.-The
funeral of Mrs. Luella B. G. Osgood,
80, widow of the Rev. Bertram NJ.
Osgood, who died at her home at
Bethesda Wednesday after long
illness, took place yesterday from
the funeral home of w. Reuben
Pumphrey here.
Services were conducted by the
Rev. J. Raymond Nelson Of the
Bethesda Baptist Church and the
Rev. Herbert o. Cooper of the Rock
vile Baptist Church. Burial will be
at Tyrone, N. Y.
Mrs. Osgoods husband organized
the Bethesda Baptist Church and
served seven years as pastor of the
Rockville Baptist Church. A num-
Der of nieces and nephews, among
them Mrs. Jack Williams of Rock
vile. are Mrs. Osgood's nearest sur
viving relatives.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
LOO Miners Walk Out
At Nova Scotiu CoIIiery
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SYDNEY MINES, Nova Scotia,
May "a strike of 1.100 workers
tied up Nova Scotia Steel IL Coal
Co.'S big Princess colliery here yes
terday as the company's mine at
nearby Florence remained idle for
the 10th successive day in another
walkout
The Princess men went on strike
in sympathy with Is shooters and
leaders engaged in pay dispute
with the company. The TOO men
at Florence have been idle In pro-
test against the suspension of eight
men for quitting work an hour
ahead Of time April 49,
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Peoples Drug April
Sales 16.5 Per Cent
Above 1941 Mark
First Quarter Earnings
Al Cents Per Share,
Some as Yeor Ago
By EDWARD c. STONE.

Net sales Of Peoples Drug Stores
Inc. in April amounted to S2,499,-
9o2.87, in comparison with sales Of
S2,145,856.16 in April a year ago, an
increase of 1884 046.71, or l6.5 per
cent. it was announced at the head
Office of the big chain here today.
Total sales in the first four
months of this year amounted to
50. 1877 .297.29, against $8,387. .460.25 in
the like period in 1941, a jump OF
Sl,349,837. or 16.l per cent, the re-
port disclosed.
Peoples Drug also presented the
financial report for the first quarter
of 1912. which announced that earn
ings per share on the common stock
were equal to Al cents per share,
against the exact same figure OF Al
cents a share year ago.
Total stores income amounted to
s7346,55606, against $685. 742.0l a
wear ago. After deduction of eX
penses operating profit totaled s495,-
63648. compared with 1896, 1925
last year,
The company set aside an addl-
tional sos 900 as reserve for Fed
eral income and excess profits taxes
to meet the probable increase re-
sulting from present tax proposals,
leaving a net income for the quar-
ter of S201, 1853 so, against Sl99,977.94.
The report showed an earned
surplus on March 81 of s4,5l0,609,
against S4.227,925 a year ago. The
company shows total assets of Sl0,-
o43 .586, against s8,88O,426 year
ago.
Credit Speakers Announced.
Joseph C. Rovensky, assistant CO.
ordinator of Inter- American Affairs,
Washington, will be one of the chief
speakers at the 48th annual con-
gress of the National Association Of
Credit Men, which opens Monday
in Cincinnati, He will speak on
inter- American relations during and
after the war.
Representative Wesley E. Disney,
member of the House Ways and
Means Committee, will speak on
THE Financial Challenge of War
to American Business" About 1900
credit executives are expected at
the congress.
Senate Passes Mortgage Bill.
The Senate has passed the House
approved bill increasing title six
F, H. A. mortgages from S3OO,OOOOOO
to S800,0OO,OO0, with the added pro-
viso that war workers be given
priorities on new construction.
The Seenate version would in
crease the time for which mortgages
may be insured from 20 to rs years.
The bill now goes to conference.
Evening star., 1942-05-09
Grain
By the Associated Press.

CHICAGO. May 9-Profit taking,
attracted by the recent moderate
advance in grain prices, continued
today to whittle away fractions of
those gains.
Although some buying stimulated
by reports of an American sea vic
tory in the Pacific helped to support
the market at times, prices gener-
all tended lower Lagging -four
trade and favorable crop and wealth
er conditions remained bearish fac
tors in the wheat pit.
Grain men said wheat prices are
likely to f1uctuate nervously as long
as there is so much uncertainty re-
garding the disposition of Govern
ment controlled supplies. Some
traders believe the Federal Ever
normal Granary Agency, the Com
modify Credit Corp, may have to
hold control over almost half the
Nations supply when the new crop
is harvested in order to prevent
dumping of wheat on the morket
and consequent depressing Of prices.
On the other hand, the Govern
ment's ability to do this is not
doubted considering present efforts
to increase farm storage. the mov-
ing of steel tanks from the corn belt
to wheat territory to house grain
and the fact that 1912 loan rates
are several cents higher than the
present market.
Traders estimate the c. c. c. now
controls either through direct own
ership or outstanding loans about
two-thirds of t., 630.000,0 900 bushels
estimated carryover of old wheat on
July l. Should loans be advanced
on the same amount of 1912 wheat
as were granted last season, this
would bring the total under Gov
ernment control to more than 700,-
100000 bushels, leaving about an
equal amount of free grain, or
roughly equivalent to normal do
mestic requirements for full year.
No shipping business in corn was
reported early in the day. although
10000 bushels of oats were sold for
movement East. Traders said they
expected the ban on Lake traffic in
grain may disturb shipping busi-
ness in corn at least temporarily
until the trade adjusts itself to the
permit system.
At II a m. wheat was Is off to "a
up compared with yesterdays finish.
May, 1921; July. l.251s; corn un-
changed to Is higher; May, 863a;
July, 895s.