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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-04
ESCAPED
N All IS
CAPTURED
German Pilot Who Flea
Canada Is Caught in
San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May A.
Lieut.. Hans Peter Krug, %. Nazi
bomber pilot who escaped from a
Canadian concentration camp, and
whose trail was picked up in De-
troit recently, has been captured
here.
He was apprehended in a small
hotel and is said to have been head
ed for the Mexican border. The hotel
clerk, suspicious, turned him in.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-04
JOE EROSION IS
CRITICALLY ILL
Alaska Filler Receiving
Treatment in Seattle
Hospital

SEATTLE, May Aloe Crosson,
General Manager Of Pan American
Always, Alaska Division. is critical
ly ill in Columbus Hospital where
he has been confined for two weeks
for treatment of disease described
as impaired arterial functions"
Until Saturday night, Mr. Crosson
had been showing improvement.
One of the early Alaska filters,
Mr.. Crosson is famous for many
mercy flights and is a pioneer air.
man in the Territory. He joined
the PAA company when it first
began Alaska operations.
MAKES STRONG RALLY
SEATTLE, May Physicians an
nounced this morning that Joe
Crosson rallied strongly over the
weekend.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-04
JOHN w. TROY
PASSES AWAY
ON SATURDAY

John Weir Troy. 70, former Gov
ernor of Alaska, and owner and
editor Of the Daily Alaska Empire.
died at 1;15 o'clock last Saturday
afternoon in ST. AIMS Hospital.
His death closed a long news
paper career which began when he
became reporter on the Port Town
send, Wash, Argus, in 1886, then
as Publisher and Editor of the
Weekly Democrat Leader Port An
geles, Wash, 9l-97, Editor of the
SkagWay, Alaska, Daily Alaskan,
1899 1907, Editor of the Daily Al
aska Empire in 1913 and owner
since 1914. He did not relinquish
the Editorship of the Empire until
he was inaugurated as Governor
in April, 1888.
Surviving are Mrs. Troy, who lives
in Hollywood, California, his daugh-
tiers, Mrs ALI NJ Monsen and Mrs.
George A. Lingo; his granddaughter
Joan, now in school in Seattle, and
his sister, Mrs. Seymour l. Stone,
ct Long Beach, California.
The funeral will be Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock in the Elks
Hall, the ritual being spoken by
The lodge officers. Dean c. E. Rice
of Holy Trinity Cathedral will give
the eulogy.
Interment will be in Evergreen
Cemetery in the Elks' plot.
Born In Washington
John Weir Trey was born on
farm in Clallam County near Dun
geness, Washington Territory, Oc-
tober 81, 1868, the son Of Smith
Troy and Laura Bass Weir Troy.
Smith Troy, his father, served
in both the Territorial Legislature
in Washington and the first State
legislature For ID years he was
Clallam County School Superinten-
dent. He also served as County
Auditor and County Commissioner
in Clallam County. Smith Troy
was a native of Pennsylvania, OF
Virginia and Maryland ancestry
Mr.. Troys mother, Laura Bass
Weir Troy, was born in Texas,
where her father, native of Mis-
souri,, was with the American Ar
my in the Mexican War Her
mother, whose parents came west
from Alabama and South Carolina,
was born in Texas also
Pioneer Family
The Weirs were pioneers OF
Washington Territory Mr.. Troys
uncle. Allen Weir, was member
of the Constitutional convention
for Washington State and was
Washingtons first Secretary of
State.
Mr.. Troy's brothers, Preston NJ.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-04

General George C. Marshall,
chief of staff of the United States
Army, is not West Pointer. He
was graduated from Virginia Mil
itary Institute.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-04
BASEBALL BEGINNING

All Juneau baseball players are
asked to report tonight at o'clock
in the Ball Park, weather permit
ting. for practice for the Juneau
City League team.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-04

Troy and David S. Troy, were lead
ing Democrats IN the State of
Washington throughout their lives.
The former, a lawyer, was former
president OF the Washington State
Bar Association. His son, Smith
Troy, is now Attorney General OF
the State of Washington.
David S. Troy, scientific dairy
man, served in both houses of the
Washington State Legislature from
jefferson County and for many
years was a member of the Board
of Regents of the Washington State
College, where the David S. Troy
Memorial Hall is the dairy build
ing.
Came With Kiondike
John w Troy attended the coun-
try schools Of Clallam County, the
high school at Port Townsend, the
Port Townsend College for one year
and was tutored by his father. He
had his first newspaper experience
at Port Townsend under his uncle,
Allen Weir editor and publisher OF
the Port Townsend Argus. He was
appointed Deputy County Auditor
of Clallam County by his father
when he was 81 years old. He
served two years and was appointed
Deputy County Clerk At "a he |
was elected County Auditor on the
Democratic ticket and was re-
elected. In the meantime, he had |
established the Port Angeles Weekly |
Democrat. of which he was editor
for six years.
Mr. Troy came to Alaska with
the Klondike Rush, arriving in
Skagway August 10, 1897, and was
correspondent for Seattle and New
York newspapers When the edge
Of the Klondike rush wore off, he
returned to Puget Sound, but was
back in SkagWay in 1898. He was
for j. H. Brooks, pack |
train operator over the White Pass
until October, 1899, when he be-
came editor Of the Skagway Daily
Alaskan
Worked For Territory
AS editor OF the Skagway Daily !
Alaskan, he Immediately began a
for a Territorial form
Of Government for Alaska. He re-
as editor OF the paper, in
which he had acquired an interest. |
until 1907, when the paper was !
sold.
He then returned to Seattle where |
he became associated with the Al
aska Club, an Alaska commercial
When that club
merged with the Arctic Club, he
in the financing of the
new organization. IN 1911 he be- I
came editor of the Alaska Yukon (
an illustrated monthly I
devoted 20 Alaska and !
Yukon Territory.
AS Secretary of the Washington \
State Democratic Club in 1912 he
assisted in conducting the success
full campaign of Ernest Lister for
Governor.
Returned In 1913
In 1913, Mr. Troy returned to
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-04
+WARMDAM IN
NEW RECORD,
POLE VAULT

BERKELEY, Calf, May 4.-Cor-
nelius Warmerdam, new American
eagle, scared to a new world record
again Saturday in the pole vault.
The Piedmont professor skinned
over the crossbar at Is feet, six and
en-eighths inches, crashing all
existing outdoor records.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-04

Admiral Adolphus Andrews, U.
S. NJ, was once an aide to Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-04

CONTINUED on Page Six)
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Continued on Page Four
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-04

SILENT WHITE HOUSE
The White House is dead. 1t could
hardly be deader if it had been
bombed. The windows are hung with
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25

Plenty of fresh Jar Lids and
I:ubbers at Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25
Pennsville

The Patriotic Stitchers club met
at the school building Friday for
their second meeting. Miss Vivian
Clifford acted as leader, due to the
absence of the regular leader, Miss
Jean Mellor. Miss Lillian Williams
will be assistant leader for the re-
mainder of the summer. The next
meeting will be held at the school
building, Friday afternoon, June
l6.--In a recent state judging con-
test for students in vocational ag-
riculture, the milk team composed
of Fred Clifford, Sherman Hickerson
and Harold Hill. placed second;
Sherman Hickerson placed fifth
and Fred Clifford placed seventh as
high individuals in the contest. On
the poultry team were Donald Van
oster, Davis McInturf and Robert
Wells, which placed 18th with DON
aid -Vanoster third high individual
in grading eggs. The wool team
members were Paul Wood, Sherman
Hickerson and Kenneth Strahl,
which took 18th place. Paul Wood
scored eighth high individual in
the Delaine class. Paul Wood took
4th place in the farm shop con-
test Protracted meeting will be-
gin at the Church of Christ here
evening. June 20, conduct
ed by Evangelist J. G. Roady, Of
Ind. Everyone is cordial
ly invited to attend Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred E. Williams and Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred S. McInturf attended the all
day dedication service Sunday at
the Church Of Christ. at Marietta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25
Saltwater

Verlonnis Crawford and family
OF McConnelsville spent the week
end at Wesley Spencer's.
Edgar Spencer has been helping
G. T. Farris with farm work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Williams
and daughter Donna, and Mrs.
Lenna Williams spent the week end
in West Virginia visiting relatives.
Isolena Sevall spent a few days
last week with Mrs. Marietta White
and daughter Vaughn.
Lenna and Opal Williams June II
with the following program. Roll
call-Your favorite flower; Why
we belong to club-Jerrv Reed and
Freda Crawford; Piano music
Doris Williams, Duet-Betty Almen-
dinger and Doris Williams Refresh
ments were served. Next meeting
will be with Fannie White in Oct
ober. a4,g 81. -..,
Velma and Floyd Spencer, and
Lenna Williams attended Grange
banquet at McConnelsville recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilkes Richardson
spent Sunday with Mrs Richard
sons parents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Richey
Dennis Dailey's spent Sunday
in Athens visiting James Dailey's.
ton and Floyd Spencer were at
Newark SUNDAY visiting Fired
Wilkes Richardson received a Fa
theirs Day telegram from his son,
Dwight. who is able to be back in
camp being in Chicago hospital
for a few days ta,es5
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25
Triadelphia

Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Grey and
grandson of Waterford visited Fri
day with Mr.. and Mrs. p. e. Car
penter Lyle Martin and family at
tended the b. j. Appleman sale at
Bloomfield, Saturday. ay.--Several of
the Barnes children were quite i'll
last week from ear involvement,
and Donnie was threatened with
pneumonia. All We're after effects
Of hu.--Mrs. Tommy Greuey recent
ly had her tonsils removed - Mr..
and Mrs. l.. c. Edgell made a busi-
ness trip to Washington county,
last Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
dricks and Miss Pauline Hendricks
Of Canton spent the week end with
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wells George
Appleman and wife of GAINESVILLE
were over Sunday guests at the
Lyle Martin home.-- Mrs. Harry
Maxwell who has been ill for sew
eral weeks is not improving very
much Mrs. Iva Fluharty and
children of Glenford were Sunday
guests at the T. A. Fluharty home.
ALFRED Maxwell, who works at
Canton, spent over Sunday with
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25
Stockport
Continued from page three)

Vile visited over the week end with
her son, Postmaster, Fl. A. Durbin,
and family.
Children's day services at the
Methodist church will be held this
coming Sunday, following Sunday
ing for several days in preparing
the program, so everyone come out
and show your interest by your
presence.
Webb Chapter, o. E. S., will
meet in regular session this Thurs
day night at s o'clock Following
the regular order of business, a
memorial service will be held This
will be the last meeting for the
summer, and good attendance is
desired. ed.--Nannie Cheadle, w. M
BesSe Mercer Sec'y
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25

bert Bankes home. Harry Ketch--
am and son Gaylord are working at
junction City, this week Mr.. and
Mrs. Amos Simms who have been
living in Canton are moving to the
Darl Finley property here Bert
Petit is still improving Waunet-
ia Greuey returned home Thurs
day, after spending several days
with her sister, Mrs. Carl Master
son of McConnelsville, following a
tOnsil ration.--Carleton Bankes
attended the league game between
the New York Yankees and Cleve-
land Indians, at Cleveland, Satur
day Mr.. and Mrs, Errett Kicker
son and children Wilma and Mel
vim were Sunday afternoon visitors
at the G. M. Bankes home Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer Patterson and Mr..
and Mrs. Clifford Patterson and
little daughter were Monday even
ing callers at the G. M. Bankes
home Several from this commun-
ity attended the golden wedding an
niversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Lamb, Sunday afternoon Miss
Bessie Bankes visited Sunday at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Harry
Wainwright.--T latest word re-
ceived from Franklin Patterson
and Clerville Taylor stated that
they are still at Indio, California
Maxwell is quite i'll fol-
lowing an attack of flu and cry
sipelas.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25
North Bristol

Preaching services will be held
Leonard former pastor of this
place at 2 o'clock. A good attend
ance is desired Miss Burdella
Henderson entertained Sunday in
honor of Private Albert Sherman OF
Chanute Field, ILL.,, the following:
Berle Cameron and family, Miss
Jane Sherman and Miss Hill, Cam.
bridge, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Sher-
man, Misses Mary Evelyn Richey
and Marjorie Sherman and Robert
and George Sherman, jr.--Dennis
Young, of Canton is making an eX-
tended visit with his uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Roberts.
Miss Grace Campbell who is at
tending school in Athens, spent the
week end with her mother, Mrs
Dora Campbell, and brother James
Miss frankie Little is visiting
her uncle, LIE Roy, and aunt Miss
Lille Little at New Straitsville.
Mrs. F. Scott, who has been i'll for
Some folks from here attended
children's day services at Emery
some at Renrock ond others at Ark
Spring, Sunday evening. Private
Galen Hardesty is located at pres
ent at Ressler Field, Miss. " Wilkes
Richardson and family of Tunnel
Hill We're Sunday guests at the G.
A. Richey home.--The next meet
ing of Bristol grange will be or
Friday evening, July 3rd All
members are requested to be pres
ent. Ice cream will be served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25
Morgan County Democrat Thursday

HI. A. Miller Mrs. H.. C. Frame
and daughter Miss Frances, Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Frame and sor
Edward of GAINESVILLE called on rel
atives in the village, Sunday aft
ernOon.-- Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Drake
and family were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. p H. Olinger of GAINESVILLE
Sunday Miss Vonda / Lee Stal
made business trip to Cincinnati,
last week. Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Frame Of Akron spent Monday anC
Tuesday with Mr.. Frames parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. e. M. Frame. Ray
Lewis, little son of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
A. Drake, is ill and was taken to
a doctor, Monday evening.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25

and Miss Dovie Fisher were Sunda
callers at the Margaret Groves
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Buchanan of
McConnelsville, Mr.. and Mrs. DON
aid Buchanan of Marietta and Mr..
Clarence Keyhoe of Beverly We're
Sunday visitors at the C. A. Stegner
home
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wilson of
GAINESVILLE visited here Thursday
with his mother, Mrs. Groves.
A large crowd attended the child
rens services at Emery Sunday
night and enjoyed the fine program
Frank P. Smith and Mrs Rosa
Brown shipped some veal calves
last week to the Marietta market
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Ray of
Marietta are enjoying camp life
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25
Unionville

Mrs. George Buchanan, who is
staying at the C. A. Stegner home
during the illness of Mrs. Stegnel
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with her cousin, VIM. Fowler and
wife, of Bristol.
Messrs. William and C. A. Stegnel
have sold their entire flock of sheer
consisting of $50 head to High Hill
parties.
Farmers will be very busy this
week harvesting their wheat crop
providing rain does not interfere
Forest Bellville of Noble county,
a former resident of this vicinity,
was calling on friends here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Ray of Cald-
well and Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Ray
and son of Marietta were visitors
here Sunday afternoon.
Mr. anr Mrs. George Spencer
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25

vthis week on the C. A. Stenger farm.
.a fPud" Savage of McConnelsville
was here last week in the interest
of the scrap iron drive.
Following a break in the machin-
cry and fishing job to recover
the tools last week on the Claude
Murray farm drilling has been
resumed.
The Misses Freda and Wanda
Foster. of Columbus, spent over
SUNDAY at their home here
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25
Rural Dale

Rev. G.. W. Peoples preached his
last sermon of the conference year
at the Methodist church, Sunday.
He left Monday to attend confer
ence, which opened at Lakeside,
Monday evening The members of
the local congregation are hoping
he will be returned for another
year. Mrs. Stella Pyle is attending
side, as a delegate from the local
church, Rev. Russell Kaufman Of
GAINESVILLE filled the pulpit at the
Baptist church, Sunday morning,
in the absence of the pastor, Rev.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25
Rowland

Miss Josephine Shaver of Zanes-
vile is spending few days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hills
Shaver. Mrs. Lee Wilson enter
tanned at dinner Sunday, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ivan Wilson and Mrs. Blanche
Carnes and children of High Hill.
"A family gathering was held Sun
day at the home of Mrs. Emma
Wilson, the occasion being the
birthday anniversary of Mrs Will
son. Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Mahon,
Galen and Ross Mahon were Sun
day visitors at Babe" Dingey's,
near Stockport.--A son was born
Sunday to Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Law
renee and children and Mrs. Law
rence's mother, Mrs. E. A. Wilson,
of Cleveland, were Sunday visitors
with relatives ere.--Fred Clifford
spent a couple of days the first OF
the week with his sister, Mrs. Del
mar Wilson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25

bus. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ketcham
of this place are grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Bankes of
Harriettsville and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ivan McKitrick of near Pennsville
were Sunday visitors at the Her
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25

home folks.-A large crowd attend
ed the dance Saturday night at the
grange hall.--A number of veal
calves were sold from this com
munity last week.--Miss Pauline
Campbell has employment at Can
ton
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-06-25
Portersville

A daughter was born Monday
morning to Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred
Tharp Mary Ketcham) of Colum-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-10
WHY ARE LOCAL CHEST AGENCIES IMPORTANT
TO STEM RISING TIDE OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY?

TINE Magazine October delinquency
the of the Pacific cities
highest This parallels Great Britain
knows why this juvenile authorities
that like YMCA the Tacoma
Boys Club the Tacoma youth the
guidance The these be
extended that they
play and the American
cipes of sportsmanship-far play-and the will TO win
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-10
HOW MUCH GOES TO "ovERHEAD"7

All and publicity totals only a. Administration.
nament pledges planning totals
35 included would
than that By combining
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-10
WHY DOES THE BUDGET INCLUDE
A WAR EMERGENCY FUND.-

with the recommendation Of the Presidents War ksef
Control Board take other accredited and worthy which
thus making
necessary additional appeals the public Len
emergencies also which Be met from this fund
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-10
WHY IS MORE MONEY NEEDED
FOR THE LOCAL AGENCIES?

food bills Chdn Industrial Home ST. Annes Home Tacoma
Girls Club White Shield Home Home Ladies of
G. A. Home considerably higher than last Labor
Increased family breakup demand
industry throws burden Family
Welfare Association and Catholic Welfare Bureau.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-10
HOW CAN WE BE SURE THAT ALLIED RELIEF
WILL NOT FALL INTO THE HANDS OF HITLER?

Presidents War Relief Control Board The U. s. Department Of
National Budget Committee investigated these
that the food and supplies will those
whom intended through the international Red Cross other
groups
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-10
ARE CHEST WORKERS
PAID COMMISSIONS
WHAT Is THE WAR CHEST
PRESIDENTS SALARY

The President Campaign Treasurer al members Of The
all other officers the Executive Secretary work for
nothing the satisfaction they get out Of doing civic JOB that
needs be The paid employees tbs Executive Secretary
office workers. Drop and thu staff Of
Your War Chest Campaign Headquarters In the Eha Club
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-10
WHY DID PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT RECENTLY
SPEAK ON BEHALF OF WAR CHESTS ON
A NATIONWIDE RADIO HOOKUp7

country essential
the home help what fighting
fighting War Chests financing y. O
necessary that aIppotsnt
precious The President said
vii ~
victory humanity and eivsso
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-10
WHY WAS THE WAR CHEST roRMED7

Many charitable agencies formed In tms Of
worthy unworthy II sense IncInds
agencies time and
combined would literally the
number Of solicitations you would receive.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-10
WHO PAYS FOR THE LUNCHEONS
AT CAMPAIGN MEETINGS?

volunteer worker for his own You attend meeting
md for yourself.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-10
HOW WILL THE FUNDS
BE DIVIDED?
Proposed ALLEGATIONS are:

Proposed ALLEGATIONS
Allied Relief to China Russia Poland and the Netherlands IA
u S. o., Navy Relief Society," War Prisoners Aid
Community Welfare Health Training
Campaign and Publicity %
Administration Collection of deferred pymts yearound planning 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-10
WHO DECIDED HOW MUCH
WAS NEEDED?

The Board of Trustees lover 20 representative czen af
ter listening the recommendations of % The Budget Committee which
made intensive the q service and
2) The War Chest Admissions Committee which the War
agencies that funds Mayor Harry Cain is chairman
of the Admissions Committee
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1942-04-23
IdT!l|''|aa|i
MAIN STREETS OF q. S.
DOMINATE AMERICA

| SOMEWHERE / have read 9
statement to the effect that the Main
streets of America are more power.
| full than the Broadways. That is
very, very true. The hard, horse
sense of our Main streets dominates
America. From them are recruit
ed the larger proportion of our col.
lege students, a great proportion OF
our industrial and political leaders.
From the Main streets are elected a
trifie. more than so per cent of our
representatives in congress.
Progress is found on our Main
streets quite as much as on our
Broadways. The hitching rack and
watering trough of a generation ago
have given place to the automobile
parking place, the gas station and
the garage. The kerosene lamp has
been replaced with the electric light
bulb. The wash tub in the kitchen
for the family Saturday night bath
is no more. In its place is modern
bathroom. Every convenience that
Broadway has known is also found
on Main street. There are larger
number of automobiles per Main
street homes than per Broadway
| homes.
Yes, there is progress on Main
street, but with the advance in ma
terial things there has been retained
that hold on cultural and spiritual
things which makes the Main street
perspective so different from that of
Broadway. Main street gives seri-
Gus consideration to the problems of
life and of the nation. Its social life
IS built around the school and the
church. Broadway is largely frivo-
lous. Its social life is that of the
night spots, the bright lights and the
country clubs. 1t is not easily
brought to a serious consideration of
national or governmental problems.
The Main streets of America rep
resent the future of the nation. They
have the virtue of progress, without
the frivolities and the bright lights.
From them comes most of the sane
thinking of the nation.