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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
The Firing Line By D. N. T..
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Sir:
 This is not for publication. Not until I bring suit formal, anyway. So don't violent my confidace, as the fellow says, and I quote. Un- quote.
 I bunked into one of your em- ployes this morning, some gee that goes by ID. N. IT.. whatever that means, and I don't understand why it is not TINT. Ha-ha. That laugh is strictly from the typewriter, as I could not put my face into position for a chortle in it's present condi- ton without suffering agony. And all because of this employe. this D. N. T., whom, I am given to un- derstand, runs some sort of column or so-ealled column on your editor ial page, or so-called editorial page.
 I know him for some time, for several years, as a matter of fact, and I must confess that I do read the drivel for which you pay him enough for his daily grits and grunts. Another matter of fact. I've been reading him ever since l know the guy, as 1t is kind of innaresting to read something that you know who wrote 1t. if make myself clear No questions?
 The reason why I cannot com DOCS my feature into laugh, which I am very fond of doing more times than not, is on account of me meet ing this guy that works for you this morning. I mean me meeting him this morning; not him working for you this morning. He did not work for you this morning, as he is on va cation-though you probably have mt missed him yet. Also, he didn't miss me. But that is another story. In fact, it is this story.
 'Hyah. kid" I says. It was on the corner of Main and State and it was at 1l:02 in the a. m. this morning and I got witnesses.
 "Hyah, kid" he says. This was shortly after 11;02 A. M. this morn ing, but don't forget they're MY witnesses.
 "HoW's tricks? says.
 Good he says" HoW's tricks, kid?'
 Good" says How's the missus?"
 Good he says. "How's the missus?"
 Good I says.
 Yeah, kid" I says
 Then l says, Aren't you still on the paper?" and he says yeah, that he's still on the paper but that this is his vacation that he is on.
 So then I says to him, says, Say, it must be quite job to bat tht column out every day in the week except Sunday"
 You tell 'em, kid" he says, never at loss for ready answer 4..
 Well, says, now that we brought this up, they's question that I have been wanting to ask you ever since I first meet you at that speak, these many years agone."
 Is that so, kid" he says. Shoot"
 You know all them pomes?" says
 Yes" he says.
 And you know all them jokes?' I says
 Yes" he says.
 Well" I says, this is the ques- ton that I been wanting to ask you ever since I first meet you in that speak. Just where do find all the papers to cut all them pomes and all them jokes out of any way?"
 And then he let me have it, MT Editor. Right on the old schnozz and l got witnesses
 You know what I'd do, if I were you. I'd double his salary. Money would room the guy.
 ANON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
Views of the Press
THE SHOE MIDDLE
Boston Pos1

NbOSCOIl fOSI)
 There could be no better example of bureaucratic muddling than in the situation created by the plea of the shoe industry of New Eng land for the raising of ceiling prices on cattle hides. Shoe manu- lecturers cannot buy the hides be- cause the producers of them are holding out for a higher price. Shoe manufacturers want to pay the higher prices in order to get the material. The lost link in the chain of government requirements is that the hide producers have failed to make formal application for price adjustments. In the meantime, the fate of the bustling shoe industry of New England is at s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
August in Connecticut

On sparkling clear day in August in Connecticut from the top Of some of our contiguous hills there satisfaction unequaled during other month the year. MdAugust presents of beauty At the highest point be- tween Northteld and Lchfed the hills to the east west and south on fine August afternoon definitely outlined ount Tom to the west semcirce others rreg- x contour offering contrast In between the enced-n and walled meadows neat after hay cutting level and un- dnatng add appreciaby to the typical Connecticut land scape.
 Along the way there great clumps of golden rod most profuse this Summer also Queen Anne lace wild berries Of one kind and another The woodland stretches a deep green fresh from rains the very blue ez IS patterned with white clouds of intriguing design
 phe air is filled with the noise of insects and the chp- 4s and drones August days advance featured by onnng crescendo Along the wooded roads are inviting pnic hooks. Occasionally there touch of red amidst
 e green and there IS small hint of Fall in the air
 with the scents of melowng Summer. August in Connecti- c1 from the top of nearby hills something to enjoy snd to remember.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
 FOrmaldey

I work in a wallpaper plant. A spray of formaldehyde is used to coat the paper and make it water proof. Working under the spray I have to breathe some of 1t. Please advise whether this is harmful to health. IS. w. W.)
 Answer-The vapor of formalde-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
Waterbury or the Past
25 Years Agn

As a record number of local peo- pie appeared at the charity offices, the Democrat announced in a headline: HARD WORKIN HONEST PEOPLE FORGED TO MAKE APPEALS FOR ASSIST ANCE."
 Joe" Sugrue readled plans for his last crack at the New England title"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17

Send letters to Dr. Brady in care of the National Newspaper Service, 326 West Madison Street, Chicago. III. Copyright 1946, John F. Dlle Co)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17

American soldiers small Pacific island reportedlv have been ordered to salute generals eep whether the general happens be in it. Fine And what does the leep do to return the salute-hackfre?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
5 Years Ago

Misses Helen and Yolanda Evitts local school teachers, left the city to take up residence in Texas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
15 Years Ago

Give Brooks appeared in the Gardens presentation of The Lawyers Secret"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17

"Huckleberry Finn" starrin g Jackie Coogan, appeared at the State.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17
By GALBRAITH

Carl Carlson of Beecher Avenue spent a week at Lake George.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17

In one year those of us within the continental United States spend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-17

4. The British Foreign Office and the British General Staff have decided that the time for show down with Russia is at hand Their intelligence re- ports indicate feverish Soviet experiments with the atomic bomb and the cosmc ray The presence of rocket bombs over Sweden is known to be Russian experimentation with radio-controled rockets even
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
Opportunity Sale"
On From 10 Until 5

A few imported sweaters, the
joy of a teen-age girls heart will
be found at the opportunity Sale
to be sponsored by the Social Ser
vice League of Wilmington on
Saturday morning at Ill Princess
street.
The doors will be open from 10 I'M
til 5 o'clock and members of the
league will be on hand to show
a most attractive assortment OF
clothes. ALI clothes have been
cleaned, marked as to size and are
in good condition.
Not only are there sweaters,
skirts and suits for the school girl
but the mothers will also find ex-
cellent buys for themselves and
especially for the younger children,
all very moderately prices.
The sale is open to the public
and the proceeds will be used by
the league in its welfare work in
the city.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
C BASS
Is Presiden
Science Club

GREENVILLE, Nov. l. - Miss
Frances Bass, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie G. Bass of 206 South
18th street, Wilmington, is serving
as president of the Science club at
East Carolina Teachers college dur
ing the 1946-1947 term, and is d.
recting an interesting program fo-
members of the organization.
Under Miss Bass's direction the
club has planned a program deal
ing with topics of importance in
chemistry, biology, and physics;
and each meeting is designed to
arouse interest in the sciences and
to stress their educational values.
Three special lecturers, yet to be
chosen, will address the club dur
ing the year. These will be either
faculty members or off-the-campus
speakers. A trip to some place of
scientific interest will be made by
members during the year, probably
in the spring.
Miss Bass, a junior, specializes
in her college work in science and
home economics. In addition to her
activities in the Science club. she
vas last year a member of the
Cabinet of the Women's Athletic
association.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
Parties
CompIimentinq
Bridal Couple

Miss May Taylor and Robert
Hope Crawford, Jr., who will be
married this evening in St. James
Episcopal church were honored
last evening with a party at
o'clock at the popular Surf club
on Wrlghtsville Beach by Mr.. and
Mrs. Kauno A. Lehto, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas B. Granger and M
and Mrs. Clark James.
Immediately following this party,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Browne Ruffir
and Mr.. and Mrs. Marsden Bellamy
entertained with a dinner party al
$3.50 O'Clock to which approximate.
~ 70 guests we're invited. The
lounges of the clubhouse were beau.
tlfully decorated for the affair
with attractive arrangements oil
white flowers and tall while
candles The brides table held a
large center arrangement of white
flowers flanked by burning candles
In silver candelabra.
Today at noon MI. and Mrs.
Hargrove Bellamy and Rober1
Bellamy will entertain with a cock.
tail party at their home, AL
Market street honoring Miss Tay-
lor and her fiance; and at :
o'clock the Clark families of vii.
mlngton and Tarboro will entertain
with a barbecue for members Of
the wedding party, out-of-towr
guests and the two families.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
Art Department
OF Sorosis Hold
Program Nee

The Art department of North
Carolina Sorosis met Thursday att
ernoon for the first meeting OF
the year with a large numbe. of
members attending.
Mrs. John Knox Ward, chairman
of the department, welcomed the
members and intoduced the Off
GERS of the department who are:
Mrs. Bereniece Stellings, vice
chairman; Mrs. Donald L. SewelI,
secretary, and artist, Mrs. C. B.
Davis, Jr.
g.. D. Clark, minister of music
of the First Presbyterian church
was then introduced by Mrs. Ward
Mr.. Clark, feature artist Of the
program, played several plant
selections.
Miss Merle Bruner, director Of
Christian Education of Trinit,
Methodist church, was guest speak
er Of the afternoon. Miss Bruncl
spoke on Art and Christian Chatac.
ter, centering her discussion Or
the great masterpiece of Mliiet
the Angelus. Miss Bruner brought
out the fact that beauty in any
form inspires many great thoughts
Pictures are 4 source of insplra
ton, and the Angelus is a picture
that can appeal to all people every
where because it can be under
stood.
Following the program the Of
@ficers of the department enter
tanned Sorosis members with ;
social hour. The long table wa;
laid with a lace cloth and center
ed with an arrangement of whit,
SNOWFALL chrysanthemums ane
lace fern in a silver bowl. Tai
white tapers burned in si,ve:
holders on each side.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
Miss Walker Gives
Buffet Luncheon
For Bridal Couple

Miss Marguerite Walker enter
tanned yesterday with a lovely
bridal luncheon at her home, 1916
Chestnut street, honoring Miss
May French Taylor and Robert
Hope Crawford, Jr., whose wed
ding is to take place this eve
ming in St. James Episcopal
church.
Miss Walkers guests were in
vited for 100 o'clock and luncheon
was served buffet style to approx
mately IS guests including mem.
bers Of the wedding party and
guests from out Of town.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
CAPACITY CROWD
EXPECTED TO HEAR
NAVY BAND PLAY

The United States Navy Ban6,
one of the greatest symphonic or
CARNATIONS in America, will ar
rive in Wilmington tomorrow morn
ing, in time to play for a 3 pm.
concert in the New Hanover High
School auditorium, under the spon-
sorship of the Wilmington Civilian
club.
Civitan officials said last night
that advance ticket sales indicate
that a capacity crowd will be on
hand to hear the two-hour concert
by the 55-piece Navy band. A limit
ed number of adult tickets are still
available in The Wilmington Trav
Agency, Renders Florist and the
Standard Pharmacy, while the high
school registrars office has a
small supply of tickets at reduced
prices for school-children.
Proceeds above band expenses
will be divided between the Civil
tan Scholarship fund and the High
School band Uniform fund.
Four hundred persons lost thei1
lives, 900, 900 we're made homeless
and property damage of more thar
5000, 600, 900 was caused in the 1927
Mississippi flood.
For Newspaper Service Dial 2-3311
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
Miss May Taylor And Fiance
Honored Last Eveninq Al Club

The Surf club on Wrightsville
nooca was the scene Friday eve
ri,o of a delightful party when Mr..
Mrs. Kauno A. Lehto Mr..
AVID Mrs. Thomas B. Granger
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Jane
.n.artained in honor of Miss
Nov French Taylor and Robert
u Crawford, Jr. whose wedding
IN take place this even
- 80 At s.. James Episcopal church.
Guests included: Mr.. and Mrs.
Doug la T 10 r, DR..
ood Mrs j.. Douglas Taylor, DR..
md Mrs. Robert H. Crawford, of
PnTberfordton, Mr.. a n d M r S.
roarJes f. NOEL, Jr., OF Durh-
Sam Miss Spencer Crawford of
pmtherfordton, W. G.
Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
r Clark, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
Cam Nash Clark, MI. and Mrs.
Gam Nash Clark, r., all of Tar
boro. Miss Marguerite Walker
Miss Jocelyn Peck, Ruth Clark of
Tarboro, Mr.. and Mrs. R. W. Cant
noll Jr., Wallace Murchison, Mr..
and Mrs. James S. Ficklen, Mrs.
F B. Ficklen, James S. Ficklen,
n. Warren Ficklen all of Green
vile, j. C. Fox, Jr., of Green's
boro. Griswold Smith,, Wiley "mith
of Chapel Hill, Mr.. and Mrs.
Granger Pierc, of Charlotte, Miss
sallie MacNider of Chapel Hill,
william Wade Wood of Chapel
Hill, Russell Clark, Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis P. Jenkins of Tarboro,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stronach,
Jr. of Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kenneth Tanner, Mr.. and Mrs. S..
Bobo Tanner, DR.. Kenneth Tanner,
Jr.. S. Bobo Tanner, Jr., James
Tanner, Miss Katherine and Ellen
Tanner all of Rutherfordton, Mr..
and Mrs. sam Elmore,~ Commander
and Mrs. Sam Elmore, Jr., Capt.
and Mrs. Gilmore Mebane, all of
Soindale. Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Irhie,
Miss Mary Hope Crawford and
David Crawford of Rock Hill,
S. C., Miss Elizabeth Craig of
Lake Wales, Fla, Mr.. and Mrs.
David Craig. Miss Katherine Glib
bons. M S, David Rankin f
Charlotte, Mr.. and Mrs. T. M.
Read, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Prit-
chard, Mrs. deRosset Myers of
Charleston, S. c., Mr.. and Mrs
Haskins of Richmond. Va, Mr.. and
Mrs. Marsden Bellamy, Jr., Mr.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
Grammar School Y-Teen
Party Tonight At YWCA

The Tileston Y-teen-agers club
are sponsoring a party tonight al
the YWCA at Third and Grace
streets, from 7 o'clock until $50.
for all the grammar school teen
age clubs The admission will be
. cents per person the money
will be used for buying records anc
games for the clubs.
All grammar school boys ano
girls are invited to come to the
party and enjoy themselves.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
Miss jenkins Attends
Meeting In Greensboro

Miss Mammie Jenkins, member
of the local chapter Of the Delta
Kappe Gamma Society, an honor
society for teachers. is attending
a state meeting in Greensboro be-
ing held today in the Alumnae
building of the Womans college of
the University of North Carolina.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
URRIE

CURRIE, Nov. l. - Mrs. z. V.
Corbett of Currie, was honored last
Sunday with a surprise birthday
dinner at her home given by her
children in observance of her 64th
birthday.
A number of out Of town guests
attended the affair. The honoree
received a number Of birthday
gifts.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
Freshmen Y-Teen Club
Holds Halloween Party

The Freshman Y-Teen club hello
a Halloween party on Friday
evening at the YWCA on Third anc
Grace streets.
After the many Halloween
games we're enjoyed -efreshment!
were served. The party was ir
charge of Miss Nell Moore, the di
rector of the wv and Mrs. Adam
w. Smith, advisor,
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02

and Mrs. Marsden Bellamy, Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Browne Ruffin.
MIR. and Mrs. Clark Bellamy, Mr..
a n d Mrs. Hargrove Belldmy.
Robert R. Bellamy, Allen T.
Strange Miss Nudge Strange, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Storm, Mrs. ].
Haughton James and Mrs. Peter
Marshall of Charlotte,
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
Science
VIVID

Goods Law of Abundance" will
be the subject of the Christian
Science program on station WMFD
tonight at 7:15. These programs are
a regular feature of the station
on the first Saturday evening in
each month at this hour. The series
consists of a variety of interesting
and timely subjects. The public is
cordially invited to listen in.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
JULIA TAYLOR

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Morton of
Wilmington, announce the birth of
a daughter, Julia Taylor Morton,
on Friday, November l at Marion
Sprunt annex. Mrs. Morton is the
former Julia Taylor of Greensboro.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02

Floods have occurred in all the
states through or between which
the Mississippi river flows-Min'
nesota, Wisconsin. Iowa, Illinois:
Missouri, Kentucky Arkansas,
Tennessee. Mississippi, and Lou
isiana.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl j. Hum
phreys are spending the weekend
in Salisbury where they will attend
a homecoming at Catawba col
lege of which Mr.. Humphreys is an
alumnus.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02
T. BIRTHS
LENARD TERRY

M. and Mrs. Lenard Gaski,,l of
Bolivia, announce the birth of a
son, Lenard Terry, born October
%, at Marion Sprunt annex.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02

Mrs. A. H Thomas Of Leland, a
patient in the Bullock hospital is
recuperating nicely.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02

Mrs. Michael Higgins of Read
ing, Mass, is in town because OF
the illness of her mother, Mrs.
Martin S. Willard who is re-
cuperating rapidly after an opera
ton performed at the James
Walker Memorial Hospital.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02

w. E. Starnes is a patient in
the Virginia Mason hospital in
Seattle, Washington. Mr.. Starnes
was taken i'll while attending a
Lumbermen's Convention.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02

1t. Willis I. Brown Is visiting
his aunt, Mrs. William Latimer
at her home on South Third
street.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-02

Captain James Starnes, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. StarneS, ar
rived home on Thursday to spend
several weeks after two and one
half years foreign duty with the
Army Air Corps. For the past
year Captain Starnes has been
stationed in Germany with the
3lst Fighter Group piloti..g a P-80.
Mrs. Frank Ros, Mrs. Sue
Alexander, Miss Caroline Myers
and Miss May Houston left yes
terday for Fayetteville where they
will attend the wedding of Miss
Ann Nash White and James
Hamilton Kyle at St. Johns
Episcopal Church this evening.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-11-08
Rotarians Hear
Joe Dobson Tell
Series HighIiqh+s

Joe Dobson OF Boston Red Sox
pitching staff who won his one
full game in the recent world 8
series, was guest at Coolidge Ro-
tary club Wednesday noon. Joe
recounted highlights of the series
which went seven full games be-
fore his team was counted out. He
had high praise for Johnny Pesky.
Sox shortstop who held the ball
just shade too long In the final
game anu let Enos Slaughter score
f.om seco d on single.
Don Moore. son OF Mrs. G. j.
Wells talked briefly telling of his
experience in a summer theatre
N Maine.
Two songs by Benny Boone OF
Coolidge high school music class
completed the days program.
Next week the Grub will meet
in an evening session with w. T.
Joplin OF Phoenix. district gov
ernor. as guest.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-11-08
Public is Invited TO
Safety Program Slated
November IL by PTA

The public is invited to attend
a safety program scheduled by
Coolidge Parent-Teacher Associa-
ton Tuesday, November IL. at
p. m. in the auditorium at Cool
idge high school.
Paul Plutae Of Phoenix, execu-
tive secretary of safety OF state
highways, will be the evenings S
speaker. A moving picture, "On
Two Wheels" wn1 be shown in
conjunction with his talk. Roger
Gates, Coolidge PTA safety chair
man, has been instrumental in ar
ranging the program and will In
troduce the speaker.
Prior to the program there will
be a business meeting of PTA
members at 7:45 in the school au-
ditorium. Mrs. Mae Thompson
president, will preside at the bust
ness session.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-11-08
Seven Farm Loan
Officials From Pinal
To Attend Meeting

Directors of the Pinal National
Farm Loan Association will at
tend the annual two-day confer
ence OF directors and secretary
treasurers of southern California
and Arizona National Farm Loan
Associations to be held on We'd
nesday and Thursday. November
13 and IA at Casa de Manana, La
Jolla. Calf
The directorate includes: F. P.
Jameson. president, Coolidge; A.
NJ. Ward, vice-president, Casa
Grande; Z. p. Shelley, also OF
Casa Grande; E. G. Aattaway,
Coolidge; and r. II. Moorehouse
of Florence. Virgil Katterhenry,
secretary-treasurer OF the Pinal
Association and A. l.. Bartlett for
mer secretary-treasurer will also
attend. The program and discus
sions centering on postwar oper-
ating problems will be led by Of
ficials from the Federal Land
Bank of Berkeley. Plans will also
be made for the annual meeting
Of member borrowers to be held
in January and February 1947.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-11-08
Heavy Wind Keeps
Crowd from '49
Rodeo on Saturday

Bitter winds kept large crowd
from attending Saturdays Days
OF '49" rodeo at the Ken Laughlin
ranch but the contestants turned
out and some of the best riding
of the two days was seen.
In the steer roping event, Lon
ny McFaddin and Shorty Lovelady
took first prize, with a time of
II 2/5 seconds. They shared
i2125O Second and third prize
was n split between two teams.
tied at IS seconds flat each. Pete
Grubb and Lex Connolly and
Shorty Loveland and Wheeler
Reece split at s10625 prize four
ways.
Calf tying first went to Claud
Hensen with IA 3/5 seconds. He
won s105 prize money. Second
prize went to Asbury Schell with
Is 1/5 seconds. and $63 prize.
Third went to a split at Is sec
OlAQo AioL W w ohh
Jack Wilmette. They split $2l.
Vic Dossey took $50 prize in
bareback bronc riding, and in
bulldogging, Lex Connolly won
prize money for Z AS showing.
Wayne Guardipel was second with
20 seconds, and Ike Thomason was
third with % 4/5 seconds time.
Prize money was $45, SGT, and
$1S.
Bull riding was also taken by
Vic Dossey, and he received $45
as first place winner. Tommy Par
rish and Walter Brooks split Sec
ond and third prize money which
was 045 also.
First prize for bullriding on
Sunday went to Tommy Parrish
and he collected $65. Jackie Mid
dleton took second prize of $39,
and Walter Brooks took $26 and
third prize. ~
Bull dogging on Sunday after
noon went to Saturdays third
place winner Ike Thomasen. and
he collected $42. Second place
money went to the only other
qualifier Eddie Havenkamp who
received s28.
Dave Stout was way out ahead
in the Calf Roping contest. and
took S54 first prize for a show OF
Is 2/5 seconds. Erley Wilmette
took second prize money with
2S 2/5 seconds.
Team roping prize money went
to Lex Connolly and Leon Smith
for a time of 10 AS seconds.
Second prize money went to the
team of Joe Schell and Leon
Smith for a time of 20 seconds
flat