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The Wilmington morning star., 1945-06-14
Flag Day

On June ii, 1777, the Continental Congress
adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national
emblem. Its substitution for flags displayed
by Units in the Continental Army came about
in this way:
In ITS the Philadelphia Troop of Light
Horse displayed a flag with thirteen alter
Eate blue and silver stripes in the upper left
hand corner. On January 2, 1776, Washington,
without authorization from the Continental
Congress, raised flag over his headquarters
with thirteen alternate white and red stripes
with the crosses of st. George and St. An
drew in bite field in the upper left-hand
corner. Then came the Betsy Ross flag, sup
posedly made from a drawing by Washing
ton, in which the stars were reduced from
six to five points.
The Betsy Ross story is a classic, but his
torians question its authenticity According to
them, the flag was probably designed by
Francis Hopkinson, a signer OF the Declara-
ton of Independence.
However this may be. the Stars and Stripes
under changes in its early career. On
May l, 1885, it contained fifteen stripes and
mont and Kentucky to the Union BY act OF
Congress- the stripes were reduced to thir.
teen and the stars increased to twenty. Since
then the stripes have remained at thirteen,
to represent the original colonies, and the
stars have increased to forty-eight one for
each state.
In one form or another, all in the same
general pattern, the Stars and Stripes have
symbolized the unity of the nation with the
single exception of the War Between the
States. And with the single exception of the
Japanese conquest OF the Philippines it has
never been dragged in the dust That insult
has been properly avenged with the recon.
quest Of the Philippines, and with multiplying
victories over the Japanese who precipitated
the Pacific war with their sneak attack on
Pearl Harbor while their special ENJOYS were
in Washington supposedly negotiating for I'm.
interrupted peace but secretly to create a suf-
ficient delay for the Tokyo war makers to
launch their assault.
Because the flag stands for everything
Americans cherish in their national life, and
because it has been in jeopardy, Flag Day,
1945, has especial significance A hundred and
slxty-eight years have passed since the Con.
tinental congress gave the Stars and
Stripes. 1t is up to Us to be worthy of our
heritage.
To better understand the responsibilities in.
herent in that heritage, Wilmingtonians are
encouraged to attend Flag Day ceremonies
to b. held by the Stamp Defiance chapter
National Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, scheduled for O'Clock
this afternoon at the American Legion home
Third and Dock streets.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-06-14
TOP % THE MORNING

An Army chaplain sends $500 from the
western front March, 1S45) for united ever
seas relief. He said: "Our Airborne Chris
tian Church has requested that send this to
you-$1O0 to be used for the Christian recon-
struction of Germany and $100 for the Chris
tan reconstruction of Japan. If the money
can't be put to work right away, just use it
at the earliest opportunity. Love your en-
emies' has been ringing in our hearts for
some time. We were eager to do something
about it,"
From Gifts From Those in Service"
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-06-14

been lucky twice in that our AL
lies have given us an opportunity
to prepare, but it is my opinion
that had Germany and japan at
tackled us simultaneously without
first attacking our Allies, Hitler
would be in the White House to-
day. Why tempt fate when we can
help ourselves? Providence and
our Allies have saved us twice.
Next time we might not be so
lucky. If we never have another
war; and all Of us are sincere in
hoping we never shall, compulsory
military training for at least one
year will be of tremendous worth
to our youth for its health and
disciplinary value alone. If we do
train them and if we do have an
other war this training may well
be the difference between an even
break and suicide.
I have one boy in Germany. and
he is well trained. have another
just eleven whom I hope to see
trained. I didn't raise these bows
to be- soldiers, but, if they have
to be soldiers want them to be
trained soldiers instead of suicidal
targets. Compulsory training ia
simply good insurance. We insure
our homes and we insure orr
lives, surely we should as far as
possible insure our future sa.a.v
Trust in God and keep your
powder dry is still good advice
We should do everything possible
to further world peace, but we
should ever be prepared to4defend
ourselves.
Wilmington, N. G.
June Is, 1915,
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-06-14

If we could give millions for relief of the
Tokyo earthquake we ought to be ready to
help with many more millions the people that
have been fighting by our side. Sen. Willard
E. Tydings, Maryland, in plea for Philippines
Loans alone can't cure the worlds diseases.
Each country must work out its own salvation
politically, financially and morally All Ameri.
ca can do is help w Randolph Burgess,
President American Bankers Association
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-06-14
Fair Enough

Editors note.-The Star and the News
accept no responsibility for the personal
views of Mr. Pegler, and often disagree
with them as much as many OF his read
ers. His articles serve the good purpose
of making people think,
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-06-14

The West Point graduating CAS- ),
of 1915 produced more than "
generals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
7HzS 0hhE e F1R MEM /

Ring for hemsehss, 100? This country, through the e. l. Bill of Rights" has promised the veteran a better future, chance for education, help in getting ob loans for his home or to start business of his own. It's up to us to back the Bill of Rights . . . back it with Bonds -. Victory Bonds to help build new lives for the men who fought for victory.
 Bonds For YOUR Future, Too! The dollars you lend the government do double duty! They help meet the tremendous expense of winding up the war; and hey build future
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
e0KnS 70 HEAL THEIR WOUNDS

The war may be won, but there's still long fight ahead for the men who must come home to hospital. They, above all, deserve their coun- try's best The best of medicine and nursing, the best of care for their wounds of body and spirit. But the best comes high, it takes money it takes Bonds. Victory Bonds to heal the wounds that bought victory!
 S0N1S 70 IsUyk0 WEIR FV7VeE
 They won a war for us But didnt they s0in sone-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05

security for you and your tamily!
 Victory Bonds will keep your money making money! Each S75 E Bond you buy now will come back in 10 years as S100.
 So buy all the Bonds you can. keep all the Bonds you buyl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05

Following inc Victory Loun inc sale of E, F. and Us
 Savings Bonds will continue through regular outhor- zoon agencies and through the Payroll Savings Plan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05
R0Nns 70 SSHWG MsM HDAfE

Our millions of fighting men have one, dominant thought-let's gethome! And it's up to us to bring them home, faaH That takes ships and planes and trains. It takes money =. it takes Bonds ... Victory Bonds to bring back the men who won that victory!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-05

X/oU have bought Bonds for bullets and bombs, \ and the weapons to fight war
 That war is won! This is victory! And Victory Bonds are for the men who fought, and won!
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-02-24

Committees that residential
zoning is Of vital Importance not
only to this are a but to the
whole community. Be there.
Your welfare now and the
welfare Of your children in the
future is involved.
A large attendance will de-
monstrate that the people are
behind this movement and is
what they want. Merchant rep
resentation is also required.
Remember the date, time and
place: Tuesday, Feb. 9th, at
9:3O a. M, at City Hall, Room
217.
J. r. Fifolt, President;
r. r. Suhadolsik, Secretary;
J. J. Alden, Treasurer.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-02-24
Killed in Action
Laddie HoceV0r

Mr.. and Mrs. Hocevar of
1910 Raymond Avenue, Maple
Heights, have received notifica-
tion of the death of their second
son, Laddie, who was killed in
action on Luzon on Jan. 18th,
four days after his brother, Cpl.
Anton, was killed in action in
Germany.
Pfc. Laddie was 20 years of
age. A graduate of Maple
Heights High School, he worked
at the Lempco Products Co., be-
fore entering the service in
March, 1943. He was sent over
seas five months later.
A third son, Sgt. Charles is
serving in France. Surviving
Cpl. Anton, and Pfc. Laddie, be-
sides their parents and brother,
are two sisters, Albie. and Betty.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-02-24
Get Acquainted
With Your Police


One of the little known phases
of Police Department work is
that accomplished by the Bu-
neau. Of Public Relations. The
chief function of this unit is to
acquaint the public with laws
necessary for their preservation
and how to observe and inter-
|pret these laws.
This is effected by the show
ing of films and the delivering
of lectures to various organiza-
tions including church groups,
fraternal orders and women's
clubs. The films and talks are
not only Informative and educa-
tional but entertaining as well.
Many an organization has spent
an enjoyable afternoon or eve
ming viewing these films and
listening to discussions by pa
trolmen members of this Bu-
reau. The showing of a film is
usually followed by a question
and answer period in which the
patrolman in attendance endea-
vors to explain and define ques-
tions that may arise in the lis
tener's mind.
The films shown are Of a wide
variety and include phases of
traffic safety, juvenile delin-
quency and the actual work of
the Cleveland Police Depart
ment. The last-m n tt ION e d is
finely displayed in one Of our
most popular films entitled
*Your Police Department"
There is absolutely no expense
or difficulty involved when a
representative of any organiza-
tion wishes to arrange a show
ing of these films or in engaging
a patrolman speaker for a group
meeting. All that is required is
a telephone call to Main 1890
and suitable dates are agreed
upon with the person calling.
The Public Relations Bureau
is anxious to show these films to
you and to address your group,
SO take advantage of this op-
portunity and arrange now for
an afternoon or evenings en-
tertainment. It will be time well
spent.
Cleveland Police Dept.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-02-24

ing the army On Jan. 20, 1941.
He was last home on Easter
Sunday, 1912, after which he
left for overseas duty. Sgt. Kr-
zic saw action in New Zealand,
Figi Islands, Guadalcanal, New
Georgia, Bouganville and Luzon.
He was the holder of the Sol
dier's Medal for his participa-
tion in battle for Bouganville.
He was a member of the famous
37th Division.
Besides his father, Sgt. Krzic
is survived by three brothers,
Cpl. Raymond in France, Frank
who was honorably discharged
from the army a year ago, and
Harry. He also leaves five sis
ters, Marion of Geneva; Irene,
and Mrs. Louis Urbancic, both
of Cleveland, and Theresa and
Mrs. Frank lille both of Paines-
vile, O. Sgt. Krzic's mother
preceded him in death On Sept.
II, 1881.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-02-24
ANTON VEnoVSEK.
DRAMATIC CLUB HOLDS
DANCE TOMORROW

sloyene Dramatic Club AN
ton Verovsek," !" which in years
past had been one Of the most
active cultural groups in Collin
wood, will stage it's first public
affair in three years tomorrow
night in the Slovene Workmen's
Home, Waterloo Road.
. Proceeds of this dance are in
tended for the Jugoslav War Re-
lief, and it is hoped that the
numerous friends of the drama
tic group will attend the dance.
Music for the occasion will be
furnished by the popular John
ny Vadnal's Orchestra. Refresh
ments will be aplenty and a good
time is in store for all.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-02-24
IMPORTANT PUBLIC HEARING ON ~
REZONING OF DISASTER AREA

Tuesday, Feb. 9th is a very
important date for the! people
residing in the Norwood Com
munity Council Area, especially
for individuals along st. Clair
Ave.
In Room 217, at 9:3O A.. M.
the City Council Committee will
hold public hearings regarding
the rezoning of the disaster
area. 1t is of utmost Importance
that everyone, young and old, be
present at this meeting. Need
less to explain that the various
companies will have representa-
tives speaking against rezoning
of this particular land for resi-
Dental purposes. We need your
support to combat these forces
and show to the City Council
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-02-24
TeIenews Theatre

First newsreel pictures of
the Big Three meeting in the
Crimea headline the new pro-
gram at the Telenews this
week.
President Roosevelt, Prime
Minister Churchill and Mar
shall Stain meet at Yalta in
the Crimea for their most cru
cial conference of the war. Of
ficial Signal Corps pictures
show the key members arriv-
ing, and in session at the famed
|Lavadia Palace on the "Rus-
sian Riviera
The latest March of Time,
"The West Coast Question:" re-
lveals what is happening to
Americas West Coast and the
problems it faces as a result
of the changes that have come
over this most fabulous region
of America.
War brought shipbuilding
and aircraft production, with
a huge influx of workers. These
booming industries will be cut
down sharply in the future,
leaving an army of transients
with no jobs. To utilize this
vast reserve of manpower, the
March of Time points out, alert
West Coast businessmen, like
Donald Douglas and Henry
lWaiser, are weighing expansion
and development Of the Paci-
fic Coasts great natural re-
lsources.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-02-24
Obituaries

Arhar, Al0is-Age 73 years,
Residence at 1887 East Al
Street. Survi we'd by two
daughters.
Cheich, Peter-Residence at
9711 Parmalee Avenue. Age,
81 years. Survived by two
sons and one daughter.
Debeljak, Anton-Age, So. Resi-
dence at 1920 Arrowhead
Avenue. Survived by wife
and four children.
Germ, John Of 1889 East 64
Street. II years of age. Wife,
two daughters and one son
survive.
Gubaac, JoseptResidence
15607 Holmes Ave-; 60 years
of age. Wife, son and three
daughters survive.
Kapel, Frank-Of Chardon Rd.
Wickliffe, Ohio. Age, So
years. Wife, two sons, and
one daughter survive.
Kuret, CeceIia-Age 65 years,
Residence at 1905 Holmes
Avenue. Survived by husband,
daughter and five sons.
Mejac, L0Isise 18207 Rosecliff
Road. Age So years. Two sons
and two daughters survive.
MiInnic Katherine 16302
Parkgrove Avenue. SO years
Of age. Survived by husband,
three daughters and four
sons. @ b
POzelnik. Mary Residence at
6603 Schaeffer Avenue. Age,
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-02-24
Arn1y&
Navy
Ne1uls
FEBRUARY "a, 1915

+ Mrs. Julia Sadar {nee Bence-
lic) of 1187 East l75 Street, re-
ceived word that her husband,
Frank, was promoted from the
rank Of LIST Sgt, to End Lieut.,
serving somewhere in Belgium
with the heavy artillery division
of the First Army.
End Lieut.. Sadar recently re-
turned to active duty, after be-
ing hospitalized for severe hand
burns. Two of his brothers in
the service are: Cpl. Joseph Sa-
dar in France, and Albert ]. Sa-
dar in Hawaii.
This past Wednesday, Arthur
E. Tibijas, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rudolph Tibijas, 16319 Hunt
mere Avenue, left for the army.
His brother, Ernest, has been
serving somewhere in the Paci-
fic for II menths.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benedict Zdesar
Of 16207 Parkgrove Avenue re-
ceived word that their son, Ben
Dasher has been promoted from
the rank of Lieutenant to Cap
tain. Capt. Dasher entered the
service two years ago, and has
been overseas for Is months.
Besides his mother, he has two
sisters, Dorothy and Mrs. ALL
gust F. Svetek and a brother,
Frank of Libertyville, Ill.
Serving with u. S. Marines on
Two Jima, is Cpl. Michael Gerl,
son of Mrs. Mary Gerl, 756 East
200 Street. Cpl. Gerl has parti-
cipated in several major battles
in the Pacific.
Home on furlough after 22
months of service with the Pa
cific Fleet, is Edward A. Une-
itch FC nc, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Unetich of 1874 Trafal,
gar Avenue. Stationed on the u,
S. S. Louisville, he has seen ac-
tion in Saipan, Guam, Philip.
pines,> and several others. He
will return to duty on Feb. 26th,
A member of an Engineers
General Service Regiment, now
stationed in Italy, is Sgt. Rudy
V. Oklesen, formerly of 15414
Calcutta Avenue.
Promoted to the rank of Staff
Sergeant, was Edward A. Murn
of 835 East 155 Street.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-02-24
Engaged

The engagement of Jean Girls.
well, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Harold j. Criswel, 877 East
$50 Street, to T/Sgt. Quentin F
Skufca, son of Mr.. and Mrs, M
Skufca, 153OS Utopia Avenue
was announced recently. Sgt
Skufca is a radio gunner serving
with the Eighth Air Force.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-02-24
Metropolitan Opero
In Cleveland
Week Of April 10Th

Gounod's drama attic master
piece, Faust" with a brilliant
cast, opens the Goth Cleveland
season of the Metropolitan Op-
era on Monday evening, April
18th, in Cleveland Public Audi
torium. Always a favorite op-
era, Faust" has added signifi.
canoe as the opening bill this
season, inasmuch as it was the
opera chosen for the original
opening of the Metropolitan Op-
era House in New York and the
first performance of the current
Goth season in New York.
Faust" was also the first op-
era presented at the Paris Opera
last October, after the liberia.
tion of the French capitol by the
French underground patriot s
and the American army.
Other operas to be presented
in the Cleveland ason are
Wagner's only comedy "Die
Meistersinger Won Nuremberg
on Tuesday evening, April II;
the ever-popular aida" on
Wednesday evening, April 18;
LA Boheme," Thursday, April
10; a new English version OF
'The Golden Cockerel" Le Coo
DOR with the ballet "Scheher.
azade' Friday matinee, Apri
20; Lucia di Lammermoor,
Friday evening; "The Marriage
of Figaro" Saturday afternoon
April 21; and LA .Gioconda'
Saturday evening.
Mail orders for all the operas
season tickets as we'll as sin.
gle performances-are being re-
ceived now at the metropolitan
Opera Ticket Office in the mair
banking lobby of the Unior
Bank of Commerce, East {
Street and Euclid Avenue
Cleveland IA.
Prices will remain the same az
last year. With the federal taz
included, season tickets will be
$50.40, $42, $3.50, $3.50, $16..
80 and $3.50. Single perform
ance tickets will be-federal taz
included-$7.2O, $6, $3.50, $3.50
$40 and $1.2O.
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52- years. Survived by hus-
band, son and daughter.
T0lar, Louis s-15625 st. Clair
Avenue. 76. years Of age
Wife and eight children sur.
vive.
ZiUoder, Mary-Of 1901 East
B 40 Street. Age, 40 years. Sur.
vived by husband and two
sons.
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-02-24
Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Matt and Fran
ces Nemec, 1856 East 236 Street,
Euclid, o., celebrated their 33rd
Wedding Anniversary last Sun
day.
On Wednesday, Feb. 21st, Mr..
and Mrs: Louis Oswald of 1905
Greenwood Avenue celebrated
their Goth. Wedding Anniver-
Congratulations!
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-02-24

Word has been received by
Frank Krzic of r. F. D. 3, Ge-
neva, Ohio, on Feb. 17th, that
his youngest son, Sgt. Charles
Krzic, was killed in action on
Luzon on Jan. 26th. Born in
Cleveland on Aug. 4, 1917, he
attended Geneva schools, and
was employed 1t the American
Fork & Hoe Co., prior to enter
Enakopravnost. [volume] (Cleveland, O.[Ohio]) 1918-1957, 1945-02-24
clevelond Slovenes
Wounded in Action

On Nov. 80, 1914, s/Sgt. Ed
ward ]. Dolsak, SON of the well
known Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dol
SAX, AS East 200 Street, was
wounded in action in France. He
is now recovering from his
wounds in a hospital in England,
where he was recently surprised
with a visit by his friend Walter
Lampe, who is stationed in Eng
land.
On Dec. 18th, Pfc. Albert
Peterca, husband of Vera Peter
ca, 17724 Greenwood Avenue,
was wounded in action in Belgi-
UNI. He has three year old son
and a one year old daughter.
Latest reports indicate he has
fully recovered, and has re-
turned to active duty.
Pfc. Peterca is 27 years of
age, and prior to entering the
service a year ago, he was en-
ployed at the Thompson Prod
ucts Co. He has been overseas
since Dec, 1914. His parents are
MIR. and Mrs. Victor Peterca,
17724 Waterloo Road.
Mrs. Katherine Britivic, of
1890 East 68 Street, was noti-
fled that her two sons, Sgt. John
L. Britivic, "a years Of age, and
Cpl. Charles Britivic, age q
years, are missing in action on
the Western front.
The youngest son is missing
in France since Dec. 18th. John
was employed at the Thompson
Products Co., before leaving for
the service on Sept. list 1943.
Charles worked at a print shop.
He left for the service in March,
1941, two months after the
death of his father.
Pfc. John Armbruster, 20
years of age, who was wounded
in action in Holland on Nov.
Goth, was wounded for the Sec
ond time, on Dec. 10Th in Ger
many. He is in an army hospital
in England. His parents reside
at 1859 Addison Road.
Previous to entering the serv-
ice in November, 1943, he was
an employee at the White Motor
Co. He left for overseas duty
last October.
Sgt. Robert FL. Stitch, 21 year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Stitch, 109S East rs Street, was
wounded in action in Germany
on Dec. LIST. He was a former
employee of the Lake Erie Steel
g. Blanking Co.
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(Klein) whose birthdays were
within the last week.
ConUalescing
A speedy recovery goes t,
Mrs. P. Artel Sr. who is re.
cuperating at ther home, 1884
E. 176 St., where friends are
invited to visit her.
At St. Vincent's Charity Hos
pital Mrs. Baloh, of Muskoka
Ave-, has undergone an opera.
tion. May good health be with
you both in the very nearest
future!
Engagement
Belated but still heartful
wishes are extended to Pfc
Johnny Fende and Josephine
Mivsek who have recently an.
nounced their engagement. Pfc
Fende is stationed with the
U. S. Army overseas.
Last Word
IF you don't write, you're
WRONG!"
Editors Note: Your article
was received too late for last
Saturdays issue. All contribu.
tions must be in the office by
Thursday noon of the week fo1
which they are intended for
publication.)