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Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-05
Coop Stores Gross $6ooL57
In ~; Customers Earn $34,o82

Though 1912 was not without
its headaches and Illustrations for
the staff, directors, and customers
of Greenbelt Consumer Services,
Inc, business of more than so
percent greater volume, carried
on by a staff not proportionally
increased, showed the largest net
margin the cooperative has ever
realized.
Some explanation for this can
be found by study of the tentative
financial statement which was dis
tributed at the Annual Member
ship Meeting and can be obtained
upon request at the office. All
nine enterprises showed a de-
crease in expense percentage and
corresponding increase in net
margin. For most of them salary
percentage decreased slightly with
other expenses decreasing more.
The slight increase of 3 percent
iii "overhead", the administrative
and promotional expense which is
allocated among the stores in
proportion to their sales, was off
set by larger decreases in other
expenses.
Total Sales Jump
Total sales for all the business
es together amounted to $500, ,157.-
83 last year as compared with
$449,867.91 in 1941. Despite a
slight percentage decrease in
gross margin, 30.8 percent last
year as compared with 31.4 per-
cent the year before, net margin
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-05
New Feeder Band
Being Organized

Plans have been formulated to
begin another Feeder Band to
supplement the Greenbelt Com
munity Band, according to S.
Hartford Downs, president of the
Parents Board.
Applicants for the Feeder Band
may register any Friday evening
during the month of February
from 80 to- 9:30 in room 225 of
the Elementary School and must
be accompanied by their parents.
Mr.. Downs expects the new band
to be organized by March /.
To Give Initial Training
The purpose of the feeder band
is to give instruction to children
who have had little or no training
on musical instruments and are
interested in learning to play
them. When the children have
progressed sufficiently they will
be graduated" into the communi-
,ty band.
This will be the second Feeder
Band organized in Greenbelt, the
first having pAepared over 30
! sailarsn s1asr;sst;os1 Tor plAsss n the senior
Those applicants who do not
have instruments of their own
may borrow the following types
which the band has available
alto clarinet, oboe, bass clarinet,
baritone saxophone, flute, pic
colo, French horn, alto horn,
baritone horn, tuba and bass
drum.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-05
Scrap Pile Remains
After 4-Month Wait

Greenbelt's scrap pile-nearly
80 tons Of metal for salvage-is
rusting away over near the town
disposal plant the Cooperator
learned last night. Despite en-
phatic assurances by town officials
and by Civilian Defense officers
of Prince Georges County two
weeks ago that the scrap dealer
would begin immediate collections,
not single load has been conec-
ted since the three that were ta-
ken last autumn.
Arthur Rysticken, assistant
community manager and COM
mander of the Greenbelt Civilian
Defense Corps, has said that af-
ter his conversations with Thomas
Roseswag failed to bring results
he called ]. R. Sherwood, County
director of Civilian Defense. Mr..
Sherwood. in turn, has now prom
ised that the Greenbelt scrap pile
efforts of last September will not
be wasted. He says that hauling
operations will begin at once.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-05
Greenbelt To Have
Concert Orchestra

Approximately Is persons signi-
fled an interest in forming a COM
munity concert orchestra for
Greenbelt as result of an organiza-
tion meeting held Sunday after
noon. The first rehearsal of the
group will be held Sunday after
noon at o'clock in the Social
Room of the Elementary School,
Director B. Deutschman announ-
ced.
At the initial meeting Walter
Slocomb was elected temporary
chairman; Ralph Snider, treas
urer; and Mr.. Deutschman, direc-
tor. A fund for the purchase of
music was pledged, and several
selections have already been pro-
cured. These include selections
from Victor Herbert favorites,
several Viennese Waltzes and
other compositions.
"Judging from the initial in
terest shown, the Greenbelt Com
munity Orchestra will become a
real source CT enjoyment for those
who like to play orchestral in
struments together.
"The orchestra still has many
openings and one does not have to
be a professional to join. All that
is required is an instrument and
a desire to sit with others and
play. Ladies are included in the
invitation" the director concluded.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-05
Theater War Bond
Sales Total $65OO

War Bond sales made at the
Greenbelt Theater have totalled
approximately $4,000 since Sep
tember l. Jack Fruchtman, mana
ger, announced this week. "Sales
fell off slightly after the first
month, but have picked up very
well in the last two months, he
said.
In addition to the War Bond
sales, Greenbelt Theater coopera-
ted in soliciting contributions dur
ing United Nations Week Janu-
ary 1921, when $3.50 was collec-
ted. "This was an excellent rec
ord for Greenbelt". he commented.
The war bond campaign and the
United Nation drive was spon-
sored by 10000 theaters through
out the nation.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-05
Women Meet With
Visiting Leaders

Mrs. John C. Shaw, vice-presi-
dent of the Maryland Federation
of Women's Clubs and Mrs. AL
fred R. Lee, president, Prince
Georges County Federation of
Women's Clubs spoke last evening
at a meeting of the local women's
organization.
The group met at the home of
Mrs. Leon G. Benefiel, COB Cres-
cent Road, with Mrs. Joseph L.
Rogers and Mrs. o. M. Slye as
co-hostesses.
The last meeting of the Ameri-
can Home Department of the club
was highlighted by talk delivered
by Mrs. Harry Harcum, past pres
ident of the Maryland Federation
of Women's Clubs. Mrs. William
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Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-05
Valentine Dance
Band Announced

Cleve Caviness and his SO by 5"
Band will play for the Valentine
Day Dance being sponsored by the
Women's Club on Saturday, Feb
ruary 18th in the Elementary
School. Mrs. Robert Porter, chair
man of the committee in charge of
the dance arrangements, stated
that the committee expects the
band to be well received.
Proceeds from the dance will be
used for several patriotic pur-
poses. A portion of the funds will
be donated toward the purchase of
equipment for the lounge being
constructed for the WAACS at
Fort Meade.
The Women's Club will also con-
tribute a sum toward the expen-
ses of an evenings refreshments
at the See Bees Club at Belts
vile.
Another sum of money will be
given to the Women's Clubs
county association toward a nur-
sing scholarship which it plans to
sponsor.
Tickets for the Valentine Dance
can be bought for $50 from any
member of the club.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-05

percentage was increased from 1.5
in 1941 to 5 percent in 1912. In
dollars and cents the increase is
even more striking: $34,982.3 .32 as
compared with $6,858.89 the pre-
ceding year. Salary expense de-
creased from 15.9 to 14.3 while
other expenses fell from 1913 to
81 percent.
More than half of the years
business was done by the Food
Store which piled up sale
amounting to $359,876.8O, an in
crease of 72 percent over the pre-
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Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-05
10 Are Nominees
For 4 Positions
On Health Board

Through a misunderstanding, it
was stated in the Health Associa-
tion membership letter that no
money for dues would be accepted
at the door on meeting night,
Wednesday, February 10, accord
ing to Delbert Mesner, business
manager. There will be a repre-
sentative of the Health Associa-
ton at. the entrance to the audi
torium who will accept payments
on dues and extra charges before
the meeting. No person whose
dues and extra charges are not
paid up to date will be allowed to
vote.
Board members w no terminate
a years service Wednesday are
Sherrod East, Edwin Miles, A. N.
Gawthrop and Katherine Arness.
Because of the peculiarity of the
1912 election whereby an entire
board of seven members had to
be chosen, these four members
were elected to a one year term.
The successful candidates for the
new board will serve for two
years.
Candidates for election are
Katherine Arness. Edwin Miles, A.
N. Gawthrop (present incum-
bents) Vernon Stoutmeyer, Fern
ell Greene, Jessie Letkeman, Bor-
ah Deutchman, Hyman Black,
Stanley Lebergott and Edward
Turner.
Voting will be done also by alb
sentee ballot this year, for the
first time in the history of the As
sociation. Ballots may be obtain
ed ahead of time by calling at the
office of the business manager
and presenting evidence to the eff
feet that attendance at the meet
ing is impossible. Voting in per-
son will also be carried out.
Of especial interest to the mem
bership will be the auditors re-
port, which is in the nature of un-
asfnished basihess- fre5s the October
meeting, the election of an audit
committee and four new board
members. There is also the qnes-
tion of the amendment to the by
laws which would substitute
semi-annual for quarterly meet
ings.
The meeting will start prompt
ly at 8:15 p. m.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-05
Girl Scouts To-
Receive Awards

NISSuUelC NlIl OCOuIS WIN pStE IA
ticipate in the traditional "hayes4i
titure" and "Court of Awards2s
ceremonies Monday night, Febru-
ary 8, at 7:45 p. M, in the Ele-
mentary School auditorium, ac-
cording to an announcement by
Mrs. Ethel Alderman, president
of the local Girl Scout Leaders Or
ganization and Greenbelt's repre-
sentative in the Prince Georges
County Leaders group. Mrs. Cae-
sar Allio, prominent Girl Scout
worker in the County, will offici-
ate. Parents of the girls have
been invited to attend the meet
ing, as the leaders feel that these
ceremonies are among the most
important of Scout events.
Plans for the meeting were COM
pleted at the January 27 meeting
of the Leaders Organization, held
at Mrs. Ackerman's home, 13 P
Ridge Road.
A rehearsal of the 'Investiture"
will be held at p. m. Saturday,
February 9Th. Each girl has
part in the program and should
attend the practice.
Leaders Needed
Mrs. Ackerman has also an
nounced that the next monthly
meeting is to be held ia her home
Wednesday, February oath at
$3.50 p. m. Anyone having expert
ence or interested in promoting
the Scout program in Greenbelt is
invited to attend the meeting. She
states that women who cannot
give time to attend regular meet
ings may serve as troop COM
mittee members or as consultants
by indicating desire to aid on a
part-time basis.
Mrs. Ackerman points out "The
primary motive is to meet the de-
mands of the girls themselves.
Both the President and represen-
tatives of government agencies
concerned with youth in war time
have urged the Girl Scout Organi-
Zation to reach as many girls as
possible with our program of citi-
zenship training. Studies of to-
days youth problems have demon
strated that girls need the stabili-
zation, comradeship, and the code
of Girl Scouting. Realization of
the postwar conditions with which
today's generation will have to
cope makes it even more import
ant that we who are trained and
have an interest in serving our
youth start now. We have 100
Girl Scouts in Greenbelt who need
leadership. Volunteer and we will
find a place for you"
Girls who wish to become scouts
are invited to get in touch with
Mrs. Ackerman by calling Green
belt 1896.
The annual cookie sale will
begin February 9th. This is the
only means by which the Girl
Scouts can finance their projects.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1943-02-05
Coop Members Vote 5 Percent
Patronage Dividend, Elect New
Directors at Annual Meetinu

More than two hundred Coop members, supported by
half again many potential members, exercised their
prerogatves of cooperative enterprise at the
Annual Membership Meeting of Grenbet Consumer Ser
vices Inc, held last Wednesday night in the Auditorium
Evening star., 1943-03-17
Ohio Permits Fugitive
To Continue War Work

p he Associated Press
COLUMBUS. ONO. March IL
Warden 2 D Henderson Of Ono
PenItenuarr said yesterday that
Arthur Opperman. who escaped
from the London prison farm ~
years ago. could continue a. 2 war
worker At For' LaUoerdale. Fla
where he was discovered Monday
night
But Sald NJ Henderson. should
the 42-ycar-old we,dcr come back
to Ono ha would be returned 70
prison to serve at least FIVE months
Of his sentence before his case
would be turned over 10 the State
Parole Commission.
Opperman Wa arrested last night
by For Laudcrdale police a. the
result Of = Gn2erprlnt check made
when ne vas employed at war
plant. Ohio authorities We're notI-
fed
State welfare officials SAID he was
committed to Ono Pcnltentarv for
one to % years March l8. 1924 on
= forgery CONVECTION SlN months
later. and lus' i've months before
he was eligible for parole. he walked
away from the prison farm.
Because Of the nghfneSs Of his
crime ana ms GOOD record since his
escape vii not SEND for Opper-
man, NJ Henderson said
For Lauderdale police released
Cprernsn on receipt Of telegram
from Henderson.
Evening star., 1943-03-17
REDUCED FROM STOCK
FOR THURSDAY ONLY,
Sale Of Mems Fine
BroadCIoth Shirts
l.47

Even tooug h this price is extremely
low, may we suggest you buy only what
you need for your immediate needs.
SonforIzed and pre-shrunk broodcIoths,
less thoh tiny | % fabric shrInkooe
Regular soft, fused and wrinke-free
collars thot ore guaranteed not to wilt,
wrinkle or curl up at the points.
Whites, handsome stripes and neat
patterns Sizes A to 8 in the group
Remember at this low price for
Thursday only!
The Hecht Co. MODERN MANS STORE
Main Floor
Evening star., 1943-03-17
Operators Walk Out
In Second Strike al
Baltimore Shipyard
Union Management
Por|ey On os Morning
Shift Refuses Work
BN he Associated Press.

BH he Associated Press.
BALTIMORE March 17-Men
crane operators in the big Bethle-
hem-Fairfeld shipyard fabricatlng
shop struck a second time today over
employment of women, and the
union declared the management had
failed to abide by an agreement un-
der which work was resumed last
night.
A spokesman for the company.
which produces Liberty ships. re-
ported the am. shift refused to
work although, TO my knowledge,
the agreement under which the men
went back to work was still in effect. -
He added that operations in the
shop were seriously affected
Business Agent Parios Fleezanis
Of Local 43, Industrial Union of
Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
Of America tCIO), who previously
said the first Walkout was unsanc-
toned, asserted today that the COM
pany "reneged" on an agreement to
preserve the status Of male opera
tors pending n-management
conference with a War Production
Board representative today.
The conference still was in pro-
gress shortly before noon.
Yesterdays walkout. which the
union said was caused by objections
to replacement Of men with women
principally as bar to upgradlng OF
wages, resulted in A 1872 hour stop
page. Thirty-three men operators
struck.
The men returned TO their JOBS
last night union officials said, when
told that union Encouragement con-
ference would be held today
A company official reported yes
terday that the strike, if continued.
threatened to close down all plant
operations.
Evening star., 1943-03-17

last war to do their full part toward
bringing about a permanent peace "
Mrs. Roosevelt said. The fact that
women are having war brought to
their doorstcpS should make them
appreciate this time the need Of not
only wishing for but actually work
ing for permanent peace.
We must rid ourselves Of preu-
dlceS for We are gong 70 live close
" with people Of every race and re-
liCl0r after the war n We want
Evening star., 1943-03-17
Senator Reeds Son Home
From Front to Recover

Senator Reed, Republican. Of Kan
sas, said yesteI day his son. 1t. Col
Howard H Reed. mas returned here
from the North African front to re-
cuperate from pneumonia.
He has had pneumonia twice, "
the Senator told reporter, first
in England. then after he got to
North Africa. He's about 25 pounds
liphter
Evening star., 1943-03-17

cuts on her head when struck while
crossing the intersection, it was re-
ported
A Casualty Hospital ambulance
was called at $40 m. An ambu-
lance carrying DR.. George W. Kar-
las responded Immediately, the
hospital said
DR. Karlas gave first aid at the
accident scene
There have been several cases re-
Gently in which ambulances were
reported to be slow in responding
to accident calls.
Evening star., 1943-03-17
Traffic Victim Reaches
Hospital in II Minutes

Seventeen minutes after an am
bulance was called today, A woman.
struck by a streetcar at First and H
streets NV, had been given first
aid by an ambulance physician and
admitted to Casualty Hospital.
The woman. Mrs. Dorothy Ro-
Chelll, 36, OF los street N. w. suffered
Evening star., 1943-03-17
Archbishop Cur|eY Rests
After Eye Operation

b. he Associated Press
BALTIMORE. March l7-Arch-
bishop Michael j. Curley was re-
ported in good condition today fol-
lowing an operation for an eye con-
dition at the Wilmer Institute,
Johns Hopkins Hospital.
DR.. Leo J. Goldbach. associate
professor of ophthalmology at the
institute. performed the operation.
DR.. Goldbach said Archbishop Cur
ley probably would remain in the
hospital for three or four weeks.
Evening star., 1943-03-17
Mrs. Roosevelt Urges
Peace Role for Women

3 he Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March Women S
greatest part in the war is to pre-
pare herself to work successfully in
the postwar period for a world Of
peace, Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt said
Yesterday in an address to l,700
students at Queens College, Flush
ing
Women failed At tbc erG ,f the
Evening star., 1943-03-17
ArmIess Girl Earns
Degree in Dentistry
At Texas College
Bv he AssncLated Press

HOUSTON. Tex. March II
Margaret Jones, who lost both
arms in boating accident two
years ago and then worked her
way through the Texas Dental
College by caring for children.
receives her degree Of doctor of
dental surgery Monday night.
The 26-year-old Osceola Ark
girl plans to enter Tulane Uni
versity to complete her work
for a bachelor of arts degree
and then enter public health
work, specializing in preventa-
tive dentistry for children.
Evening star., 1943-03-17

peace ne must make up our minds
that ne must work for II and our
stake now is to prepare ourselves in
every way possible 70 take up fun
citizenship in the postwar world"
Evening star., 1943-03-17
Cuban TO Visit u. s.

HAVANA, March II ~ - Conn
modore Julio Nez ArsuelrS, chief Of
Cuba coastal defense forces. left
Yesterday by plane on An Official visit
n the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-01
0.P.A. HEARINGS
AT PROvID ENCE

Providence, r. l., May 1.-(UP)--
william J. Day OF Boston, regional
OPA hearing officer, will begin
hearings J ere Thursday on the cas-
es OF race fans who violated gaso-
line rationing laws while attending
The Narragansett Park horse race
track at Pawtucket.
Those scheduled to be summoned
70 the hearing include persons who
parked their automobiles at the
tracks parking lot. motorists who
drove friends 10 the track but did
not stay for the races, and taxicab
operators who took patrons to the
park.
Registration numbers we're record
ID Thursday and yesterday by near
" 30 state OPA inspectors who "po-
iced" the tracks parking lot and
entrances In q drive instigated by
State OPA Director ChrlstoL her Del
6esto to prevent misuse" OF scanty
gasoline rationS.
Del Sesto's men, ordered into the
field when the track refused to close
the parking space, we're principally
concerned with race goers driving
cars with "B" or &C" ratlons. In
addition, inspectors visited other
amusement spots In the state, re-
eording registrations Of cars parked
outside.
In scheduling the hearing, Del
eesto eliminated the right OF APP
peal TO the state board. BY having
Day preside, any decisions must be
appealed to the National Hearing
Commission at Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-01
CAL PRESIDENT
SEEKS EIGHTH
DIAMOND ENTRY
Derwin to Preside at City
League Meeting Sunday
Afternoon

A last minute invitation to a
good reputable ball club from either
Torrington, Meriden, Plainville,
Southington, Seymour or Terryville
to make bid for the eighth berth
in the City Amateur league, has
been hurriedly dispatched, to all
points mentioned, by Pres. Bill
Derwin in hopes that an eight-club
circuit may be completed by the
time that the league managers and
officials get together at the Central
YMCA tomorrow afternoon for their
weekly confab.
Regardless of whether an eighth
club accept, the league will g't off
to what is predicted as the biggest
City league opening in years at
Hamilton park one week from to-
morrow. With the big task of reor-
ganization all but completed in spite
Of the fact that one club after an
other Of the proposed setup has
dropped out since the league held
Its first meeting OF the year, seven
clubs are now definitely set to go
to the barrier May 9th.
Several Drills
They are the Washington Hills,
Sacred Hearts and Ayiglianese OF
last years circuit; ScoVllls, Md
dlebury, Naugatuck and the Veteran
Baseball Players Association Of
Connecticut who are requirements
for the Overlooks, Thomas Club,
Mill Plains, and Brooklyn A. G. re-
spectively. Unlike the preseason
period during the past few seasons,
this years clubs have gone about
the business Of preparing for the
opening by holding numerous prac-
tice sessions, thereby taking advan-
tage OF the opportunity to improve
their strength.
Every club will have well distrib-
uted power especially In the pitch
Ing department In which such well
known Fingers as Hal Smullen OF
Notre Dame, Rube Minor OF SYRIA
cuse University, Lefty" Verderame
OF New Haven, and many others are
scheduled to make their appearance.
Final plans for the grand OPEN
Ing Sunday May 9th will be made
at tomorrow's meeting which Is
scheduled for 430 O'Clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-01

by JAIN CUDDH
United Press Staff Correspondent
New York, May 1.-(UP)--A whirl
on the sports-go-round:
Matchmaker Nat Rogers Of the
goth Century club s trying TO ar
range featherweight title bout be-
tween champion Willie Pep New
York brandt and Sal Bartolo OF
Boston for Madison Square Garden
May 20 1t would be natural.
That crowd Of 9507 at the ia
maica track yesterday, smallest OF
the meeting, probably was q reac-
ton TO the "moiderlng" OF hot fay
critics all last week at the Long
Island course :. such "sure things
as Bill Sickle, at 2-5 Plucky Maud,
at 3-5, and Towser at 1-2 were belt
cd over on successive days.
The intercollegiate tennis cham
pionships will be staged at North
western University during the week
OF June u despite the widely
circulated rumor that they would
be abandoned for the duration :.
The United States Lawn Tennis as
ISOLATION again has arranged for
Red Cross tournaments at clubs
throughout the country on Decora-
zion day, July 4 and Labor day
Similar Journeys last year raised
more than $4,000 for the Red Cross.
SlambangO
Inhabitants OF gladiators' gulch
expect blood and- thunder brawl
at Montreal next Saturday night
when Pvt. Johnny Greco OF the
Canadian army, an outstanding
lightweight contender, tangles with
tough Terry Young OF New York
even Mike Jacobs will attend
. which gives you an Idea OF Its
appeal.
AT Cincinnati the Reds will be
clock-hopping next week, starting
their three-game series with the
Pirates at 1880 q. m. Monday and
playing the third game ut 0 p. m.
Wednesday also meeting the
Cubs Mt 3 p. m. Friday -. why not
reveille rendezvous2
The U. s. Golf association still Is
checking the report that Pam Bar
ton Of England, former British and
U. s. women's golf champion, was
killed while nursing at Dunklrk q. :.
the U. s. q. A. again iS arranging
Weekend Journeys nationally for
Memorial day, July 4 and Labor day
10 help the Red Cross, and national
war fund.
We certainly appreciated tho
many letters OF thanks received
from special service officers at arm
camps after our recent column dis
closing Americas failure to provide
sports equipment for our soldiers In
training We appreciated Bill
Stems radio cooperation :. also
the letters from newspapermen :.
particularly the one from Ed Neal
OF tho San Francisco News who
explained IN detail how excellently
the Pacific coast Is handling the
lob,