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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

land finds that India has a need to
be free. England has also learned
that India seeks the road 10 free
dom wherever it may lead. At the
same time, Sir Howard Grips was
on his way TO talk with Indian lead
ers about the status OF India, India
had dispatched a mission to Japan
to discuss with them the same prob
lem. What will come OF this is yet
70 be seen. There Is one thing GER
tain, however. India is seeking her
freedom India will get her free
dom. Not only will she get political
and economic freedom, but she viii
get a spiritual freedom.
midas very struggle for political
and economic freedom will teach
her that her people must be un-
shackled from religious slavery.
Think of religion making it possible
for thousands of people TO be on the
verge Of starvation while thousands
OF cows roam about tabu. Religion
makes this possible 1t is unholy TO
eat beef in India. Cows are sacred
Religion in India makes il i'm
possible for people to do many
things that they ought to do for
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
INDIA AT THE CROSS ROADS

The millions Of people in India
are looking for liberty and democ-
racy The roads that lead thereto
are steep, rough roads. These roads
are strewn with chickering's and
jealousies among the leaders. Be-
sides these difficulties, the people
Of India have 10 break the death
hold Of the English Empire. The
peoPie-o Of England. proper, arc the
creators Of the British Empire. They
have been taught down through the
years that the only way Of their
survival is by the inhuman method
Of Empire The method Of Empire is
one essentially OF exploitation.
India has been a victim Of this
exploitation Of Empire. The fruit
Of the land Of India has been at the
disposal Of the British people. The
lives Of the Indian people have been
blighted by the very devilishness Of
Empire. Today the people Of Ind ia
are attempting 10 throw of the
yoke Of Empire. They have selected
a very good time in their history
for this struggle England needs the
bodies and minds OF Indians. Eng
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

their advancement. The 60 millions
Of untouchabies in India archie
results Of strong religious caste
system. The Hindus are opposed to
the Moslems. These two religious
groups are afraid and are jealous
Of one another. II India is TO win
an everlasting freedom this kind Of
religious activity has 10 60. The
very needs OF free and vital men
and women make religious nonsense
in India The British will for a
while use this religious nonsense TO
advantage. Ultimately the people
resent il. When the people
catch on India will not be hampered
by religious nonsense. The people
need religion, so they will replace
religious nonsense with a vital
spiritual insight into the everyday
problems Of their existence.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

The Detroit Domestic club and
friends enjoyed themselves Thursday
night at the Lsrk'S Grill hall. The
D.D.c. gave a cabaret dance. There
were also present three different clubs,
The Alphersstt club and its president,
Mrs. Durant, The Jollie Four club and
It's president Mrs. Ellinor King, The
Bridgedsres club and president. Mrs
Coleman. Mrs. Coleman was also vim
ner OF the three-dollar cash prize
given TO the one with the lucky num-
Der. The dance was grand and every
one enjoyed themselves.-Lee Scott.
scribe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

The Nine of Hearts Bridge club was
entertained March Is at the birthday
parties OF the president. Mrs. Helen
Green and Mrs. Maud Thomas. This
took place at the home OF Mrs. Maud
Thomas of 6l39 Mortified. A delight
full three-course luncheon was served
by the hostess. Lots OF lovely pres
ents were given. The club meeting
was held at the home of Mrs. Mary
Walls OF 6336 wildwood. The next
meeting will be at the home of Mrs,
June Austin Of 500 fireman. The
Nine Of Hearts are giving their spring
dance April lO.-Helen Green, presi-
dent: Irene Vincent reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

The members met at the Twelve
Horsemen club Wednesday. March Is
Meeting -wss- opened, PRAYER was led
BY Mrs. Lillian White. After the bust
ness session. a discussion OF current
event by Mrs Dorothy Weley. The
meeting was adjourned Mrs. Cherrie
King, acted as hostess for Mrs. Thelma
McGowan.-Edna Walker. president
la-EllIS,- scribe
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

Members Of the club held their regu-
lar meeting at the home OF Mrs. Cliff
ton Farmer, SOL Chandler avenue. The
meeting opened with devotional serv-
ice. All members were present Bust
ness session continued through one
hour. After relishing a delicious and
attractive luncheon, the club enter
tanned its guests with games and other
amusements which everyone enjoyed
The next meeting will be at the home
OF trs Fitzgerald. 2s2 East Palmer
avenue. Mrs. clifton. Farmer,
reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

The Streamline g. Club met at the
home of Mrs Saunders, SIS East Gar
field. Friday. March q. Meeting was
opened by the vice president, Mrs ES-
tella Patterson. repeating the Lords
PRAYER. All members were present.
After business session, the hostess
served lovely supper with plenty
Of Refreshments
The next meeting will be at the
home OF the president. Mrs. Mildred
Horton. 1853 East Willis, Friday, April
3.-Mrs. Horton, president; Mrs. Whit
set, treasurer F.-Sutton,- secretary;
Myrtle Carter, reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

The Sophlsticated SWingsters met al
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Burns.
58l5 Brush street. The members dis
cussed the Easter rattle which will be
Sunday. April at the home OF Miss
E. Castle. 459 Leland. After the bust
ness session, the meeting adjourned
for social bridge and other games and
a lovely repast was served.-Otis Will
lisms, president; Ruth Sinvel, reporter
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
wHoOPEE GIRLS

The Whoopee Girls met al the home
OF Mrs. Alberta Brown at 2sl Leis-
cester street, Friday. March q at
$50 pm Meeting was called 10 order
by the president. Miss Sallie Coleman
A song and prayer was led by Mrs
Grace ivory Rott-was ratied and uurs
collected. Mrs. Brown served beau
tiful buffet dinner. Everyone ENJOYED
1t. The remainder of the evening was
spent in dancing and playing bridge
The meeting adjourned to meet next
at 500 Garfield the home of Miss Sallie
Coleman,-Ruby Gilbreath. reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
Artists Hour Presented At Plymouth Church On
CLUBS and Other Briefs

monthly prizes were won by Mrs
Draft first prize; Mss Jackson. Sec
ond prize. and Mrs Walker, third
prizes After the business was over
several OF Mrs. Billiard friends came
In. A delicious luncheon was served
The next meeting will be at the home
Of Mrs. Draft. 5720 Brush street-E.
Gibbs. president: L Young. secretary
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

The Jolly Five club was called to
order Friday, March 81 at the home
Of Mrs. Jo-eph Threats, secretary. The
club opened by the BoFd's-PFsyeF- led
hy Miss Leona Carol treasurer, fol-
lowed by a song. Old business was
opened by the president. William Will
liams Old and new business was dis
cussed and the club was dismissed.
A lovely pre-Esster dinner was served
by the hostess. Bridge was played
and fun was had by all. Miss Doro-
thy Turner was among the guests
present.-Mrs. Joseph Hardin, club
reporter
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

Members OF the Silver Streak club
held their pre-Easter Jollihcation at
the home OF the secretary. Mrs. O'Neil
Shepard. Saturday night. March %
The celebration was enjoyed by many
clubs and friends. The few that par
ticipated are as follows: The LaVan
Cree. Good Neighbor, Smart Set, Early
Dawns, and Aretha Beauty shoppe
Dancing and games were the feature
Of the evening. A lovely time was had
by all. The next meeting will be at
the home of the president. James W
Shepard. 622 Mack svenue.-Mrs.
oNeil Shepsrt. secretary; Miss Dor
thesho Williams. reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
Association
OF Women
In Program
BY GLADYS MILLS

mouth Congregational church pre-
Een,ed the Artists Hour al tn,
church. GARFIELD at Beau0ien. Sun
day afternoon. March % az pm
The program included an organ in
terlude by Mrs. Dorothy Clark, TIT
singing Of America" invocation b!
Rev Horace White. welcome oy
Mrs All E, Thomas, solo by Bot
Parrish. harp solo By Mrs. Madeline
Henshaw. soprano solo by Muse:i;
Anderson, Mrs Rosa Grasg as prin-
cipal speaker. selections by the
Marian Anderson chorus, under the
direction Of Mrs. Beatrice Allen, So
prano solo by Mrs Hazel Palham
and selected spirituals by Mrs
Hazel Palham.
Patrons for the very successful
affair were Mr.. and Mrs James
Agee, Miss Carrie Anderson, Nj
and Mrs. Louis Bryant Mr.. and
Mrs Emmett Bryant Mr. and Mrs
John Barber. Jr, Mrs Havanl But
ler Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Burgess
Miss Alice Brasher, Miss Geraldine
Brooks, Mr., and Mrs. Z Brown,
Mrs Lyman Burris, Mr. and Mrs
Robert Bowles, Dr.. and Mrs 7, A.
Brown. Mrs. Minnie Breaux. Dr.
and Mrs Haley Bell, Mr. and Mrs
Claude Carter. Mrs. Frances Cow
ing;on. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas CRAY
ford, Mr.. and Mrs. George Clark,
Mrs Tessie Chestnut Mrs Cecil
Cummings, William Coar, Mr. and
Mrs. A, Collins, Mr. and Mrs John
Campbell, Miss Rose Campbell,
Mrs, Florence Cambridge, Mrs. Luz
berta Chisholm, Mrs Evelyn Den
MS, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Dawson Mrs.
Henry Dunbar, Mrs Bette Filing
ton. Mrs W. R. Ewing;
Mrs Mary Elkins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Fairbanks, Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Foster NJ X. Fritz, Mrs Made
line Fowler, Mr.. and Mrs L. T
Gardner, Mr.. and Mrs A Greenfield,
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. c. Graham, Mrs
J c. Graham, Mrs. NJ. L. Gill, Mr.
md Mrs. A. Greenlaw, Mr.. and Mrs
James Gibson, Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
r-n Graham, Mr.. and Mrs. J W
MacNeal Mr. and Mrs. NJ Mac
Neal, r, and Mrs. William Hathcock
Miss Sallie Harris. Mrs S. B. Hill,
Mrs. Mamie Harper Robert Har-
bour, Mr. and Mrs. George Heath
Atty. James House, Mrs. j. C Isaacs
Mr. and Mrs John Jackson, Mrs
Dista Johnson, Mr. and Mrs ]
johnson, Mr.. and Mrs f L. John
son, Lloyd C. Kirtley;
Mrs Beatrice Hapsley Mr. and
MES-Jahn- Lowe Mrs. Esther La
Mari, M. and Mrs. o. L. Lucas, d..
Lewis Long, Mrs. Thelma Lemons,
Mss CarmeLa Lemons. Dr. and Mrs
T. " Malone, Mrs. Geneva Moore,
Miss Alberta McKeavey Mr.. and
Mrs, C. T. Mills, Mrs, E, D, Nc
kay, Mrs Frank Mills, DR.. ard Mrs
l. H Martin, Mr. and Mrs Walter
eGlssker Miss Laurie Mumiord
Mrs Vivian Nash, Mrs. Ruth Penn
Mrs Leon Patterson. MI and Mrs
Richard Perry. Mrs. Hazel Patter-
son. Mr. and Mrs William Pickens
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

Members OF the SYL club met
Wednesda'- March Il. Plans were
completed for a skating party to be
held at the Forest club on April 20.
Members OF tire club re Jennie
Gambrell, president; Theodore Strin-
ger. vice president; Mary Bell Wright.
secretary; Oudrey Pruitt, treasurer;
Emels Gambrell. sergesnt-at-arms.
Other members are Helen Battste,
Geraldine Parker, Ernestine Gsmbrell.
Leila Mae Mathews and Clarence
Berry.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04
HOUSEWIVES SEWING CIRCLE

The Housewives club met at tha
home of Mrs. J. James. 55l6 Rlvard
Monday at 8 O'Clock. The roll was
called by the secretary, Mrs. L Black.
Plans were made for the Easter egg
nunt to be given April the 9Th. Some
Of the ladies have finished some beau
tiful pieces in the club. A repast was
served by the hostess. A delightful
time was had by all
The next meeting will be held al
the home of Mrs. R. Shepherd and
Mrs. L. Paugh, SIS Livingstone. Mrs.
l. Moffitt, president; Mrs. L. black
secretary; Mrs. R. Shepherd. tressur-
er: Mrs J James and Mrs L. Caldwell,
reporters.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-04

The Lady Slipper Bridge club met al
the home OF Mrs. Marion Griffin We'd
nesday, March Is. The club played
for three prizes Mrs. Evelyn Blanke
won first prize; Mrs. Smithy Owens
won consolation prize. Mrs. Griffin
served very delicious luncheon.
The club will meet at the home Of
Mrs. Thelma johnson. 3647 Heidelberg
next Wednesday. April Mrs. Evelyn
Blake. reporter; Mrs Thelma Johnson,
president.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24
Regional Group To
Meet I'm Jackson, Miss.
July II ii, 1912
REGIONAL GROUP TO MEET IN
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

The Southeastern Federation of Col
ored Women's Clubs will m in
Jackson, Mississippi, July 12-14, ac-
cording to information released by
Mrs. B. L. johnson of Prentiss. Mrs.
Johnson is president of the organiza-
ton which includes eight states-Vir-
ginia, North and South Carolina, Ge-
orgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi,
and Tennessee.
The slogan for the meeting is "a
Dynamic Force in Our National De-
Tense" DR.. Mary MCLEOD, founder
of the Southeastern, and other out
standing women viii speak at the
various sessions. The executive board
will be presided over by Mrs. Ora
Brown Stokes of Virginia. The initial
feature of the program will be mass
meeting at p. M, July IL, at the
Lanier High School.
Mississippi Club Women are very
enthusiastic in making preparations
for entertaining the convention. A
mong the social activities planned is
a formal reception sponsored by the
jackson City Federation.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24
Agent AM. w alker
Announces His
Personal Sevice

Mr.. A. M. Walker, newly appointed
agent for the H. B. A. wishes to make
the following announcement to Presi-
dents: Anytime that you wish me
to visit your lodge and help you grow
it, please notify me. l will be in
Macon, Miss, April 26, W. M. Neal,
Monday night, April 27. l am hoping
Mr.. John Cotton will arrange for me
to be with him Tuesday night, April
20, Eddie Robinson, April 20, and w.
G. Davis, April 80 Please let me
know if the above dates are all right
with the following lodges; No. 299,
399, 394, and 381. l want to be with
Mrs. S. E. Brock, May l, Lodge No,
324, May 4, Lodge No. 317, May 5, No.
400, May z. l wish to state that l
will notify Lodges No. 1872 and 3S4 at
a later date. If there are any
changes to be made, please notify me
at the office or Rt. 6, Box 9, Meridian,
Miss.
Yours for service,
A. M. Walker, Agent.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24
CherriO Club
To Celebrate
CHEERIO HOME MAKERS CLUB
TO CELEBRATE

The Cheerio Home Makers Clu
met at the home of Mrs. L. F. Brooks,
2710 18th Street, Monday, April 20,
at which time plans were completed
for t he celebration of the clubs
second Anniversary to be had in the
form of an open house at the home of
Mrs. Henry Strayhorn, 1920 18th Ell,
Monday, April 27, from 1920 a. m.
to 1900 noon. The various commit
tees are working to make it an inter
esting affair, There will be an ex-
hibit covering every phase of work
done during the year.
The club is also looking forward to
a public appearance in the near fu-
ture. You will be reading more about
it later.
The hostess, Mrs. Brooks, enter
tanned in very novel way. Each
person drew number upon entrance
to the club, and answering the roll
call, each gave the number drawn and
was given a useful household article,
to which she responded with a house
hold hint in keeping with the article
given.
All eyes are now turned toward
the celebration Monday, April 9th.
Mrs. R. L. Young, Reporter
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24
MUSIC
TEACHERS In
CONCERT

peared in two-piano recital in Oak
land Memorial Chapel last Wednesday
night. They were assisted by Mrs.
Richie H. Talbert, voice, and Mrs.
Mattye c. Flowers, violin.
The recital drew heavy applause
from capacity crowd of visitors,
students, and faculty members.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24
About Folk
We Know
STATE LINE, MISS.

Dear Secretary:
We, Lodge No. 301 of State Line,
Miss, want the June Board We can
give you an p-to-the-minute nj C e
time. We are in the rank by adding
new members to the H. B. A. during
the celebration of our fathers 18th
Floria Johnson, Reporter
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24
PHILADELPHIA, MISS.

A Pagent, "The Cross and Tomb
was presented at the Steven Chapel
Methodist Church Easter. Professor
Calbrett and his teachers, and Good
way Baptist Church were visitors
Mrs. Annie Howe was crowned queen.
Total amount raised was $4,000.
L. C. Hardy, Reporter
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24
LEAKESVILLE, MISS.

This comes to announce the mar
riage of Mr.. w. H. J. Weaver, presi-
dent of Lodge No. 344. President
Weaver was married on April 9Th, at
a O'Clock. We wish to congratulate
Mr.. Weaver and his 38 year old wife,
who will reside in Hillman, Miss.
Rev. G. c. Carlyess
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24
BAPTISTS IN CITY WIDE Revival CAMP Align

Mississippi. Standard Negro
newspaper of character, circu"
lation and opinion, with moFa
than 10000 readers
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24
ALCORN MUSIC TEACHERS
IN CONCERT

Alcorn, Miss, April IS, 1912,
Mrs. Thelma o. Bell, Head, De-
partment of Music, and Mrs. Ruth R.
Sanders, Instructor, Public S C h o o
Music of Alcorn A. & M. College, ap-
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24
HATTIESBURG, MISS.

Mrs. Lena ]. Logan, Hattiesburg,
wishes to announce the death of her
mother, Mrs. Jennie Brewster. Mrs.
Brewster passed April 10. The fun
cal service was held Thursday, April
16, at o'clock.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24

A Home Paper With A Home
That Tells The State
News Weekly 4
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24

Dear Secretary:
l am sending in two applications as
a token on the 1000 MEMBERSHIP
DRIVE. Hope to get some more
soon.
Walter McCauley, President,
Lodge BOG.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24


If you do not get your Echo, please
notify the office by postal card. We
will Immediately contact your post
master. The Echo is mailed 81 weeks
in the year.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24

The Barometer is moving up fast.
Rush young, new members to the Of
flee. One thousand members is the
watch word.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24

Dear Secretary:
l am sending in an application for
renewal in the 1000 MEMBERSHIP
DRIVE in honor of the General Presi-
dent. You can count on me.
Mrs. Bertha Sellers, Sec'y.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-24
WE ARE NOT ROUGH

Dear Secretary:
The Board Committee of Lodge No.
301 has made start to let you know
we are in the race, too. eve are not
rough, nor eighty tough, but Lodge
No. 301 is made of the best of stuff"
Ira Belle Whigham, Reporter
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-05-07
College Nine Loses
TIUO More Contests

Two more setbacks were suffered
last week by Bluffton colleges green
team of baseball recruits, their
fourth and fifth reversals of the
season.
Playing at Bowling Green last
Wednesday, the Beavers lost by a
count of II to s; ard against Will
berforce on the Bluffton diamond
Friday afternoon they went down to
defeat, Ia to 2.
In the Wherefore contest, Art
Keiser was on the mound the first
seven innings, giving up IL runs
Lysle Sommers, who hurled the last
two frames, permitted two more bat
ters to cross the plate.
Keeney's double was responsible
for the two lone Bluffton runs, and
Guthrie captured hitting honors with
single, double and triple in five
chances.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-05-07
Trouble Spots Ahead
For PerishabLe Foods

"Ohio fruit and vegetable produ-
GERS and the agencies that transport
and sell those perishable foods face
very serious situation that can be
averted only by careful planning by
all the organizations concerned" ;"
Dean John F. Cunningham told repre-
sentatives gathered in Columbus last
week to decide upon methods of har-
vesting, handling, and distributing
the 1912 crops.
The chief trouble spots forseen are
labor shortages all along the line,
difficulty in moving the fruit and
vegetables to market, and shortages
of packages and containers. Exten-
sion specialists from the University
anticipate normal or larger than
average supply of fruit and vege-
tables this year.
Reports from fruit sections indi-
cate that the off-year apple crop in
1912 perhaps will be as large as the
100000 bushel crop harvested in
1941. Fewer peaches will be pro-
duced this year in Ohio but the
cherry and grape prospects are
promising.
Some means will be needed to
move about 100000 tons of tomatoes
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-05-07
Mothers Day Originated During Reign
OF Queen Victoria At Royal Banquet

In obedience to his mothers wishes
he changed his plans and later be-
came a general in the army and the
first president of the United States.
John Quincy Adams until the day
of his death repeated the little
prayer his mother taught him, "Now
| lay me down to sleep, | pray the
Lord my soul TO keep" Lincoln
said, "All | am | owe to my mother" +"
Garfield kissed the brow of his moth
er on the day of his inauguration
and said, Mother, you have brot
this to me-"
GRANTS MOTHER
General Grants mother went into
a room, at a certain time each day
during the war and prayed for her
son, Ulysses, and he wrote to his
mother from the field every week
during the campaign.
1t is certainly fitting that the peo-
pie of the nation have seen fit to
designate one day in the year to
commemorate the love of mother.
The tribute may seem meager in
proportion to the services and sacrl-
fees made by mother But it never
theless is appreciated and helps
mothers to feel that they have been
at least partially rewarded for their
years of concern.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1942-05-07
Farmers Here Asked
To Sell Scrap Iron

Bluffton district farmers are being
called on to sell scrap iron in the
form of junk iron and steel pieces
lying about the farm to feed the
nations steel mills and foundries
which are the backbone of the war
effort.
The scrap may be sold to the near
est scrap iron dealer who performs
the service of accumulating it in
carload lots for shipments to the
mills.
The tremendous appetite" for
scrap iron among these steel pro-
ducers results from 24-hour-a-day
operations in turning out steel for
ships, planes, guns and tanks to
beat the Axis! About 80 per cent
of every ton of steel produced is
made from scrap iron-the balance
is pig iron.
The Governments search for addi-
tional scrap iron to keep war plants
operating is leaving no stone un-
turned around industrial plants,
cities, towns and farms. On farms
alone, the Government estimates that
idle metal may run as high as
100000 to 100000 tons.
The farmers scrap metal is scat
tered in the barnyards, sheds and
fence corners-it includes wornout
plows, rusty strap-irons off the old
three horse hitch, steel buggy tires,
antiquated hay rakes, old cars, old
wheels and axles, auto parts, manure
spreaders, metal fence posts, broken
hand tools, useless windmill towers
pulleys, binders, discarded fence wire
gas engines, pump parts.
Getting in this scrap now is jot
that concerns every Victory-mindec
citizen. Farmers are urged to col
lect their scrap piles at once anc
turn it in to the nearest scrap iroI
| dealer or auto wrecker. The estab
lshed scrap dealer performs the serv
ice of sorting the scrap and accumu
lating it into carload lots for ship
ment to the steel mills and foundar
les. Government spokesmen poin
out that there can be nothing gained
by keeping the scrap to sell later
for the price which can be paid b.
dealers has been regulated by tn
government which also sets his sell
ing price to permit no more than
normal profit to scrap collecting
channels.