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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-04-02
Reporter Compares Wave
Destruction With War

the stricken area of the Naval Air
Station below Kahului and also
past Hama. From the air it is evil
dent that destruction and damage
is heavy at both places.
We could only distinguish a bare
outline where homes and buildings
once stood. They looked like foot
prints in sand. Debris was scat
teved for miles like match sticks.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-04-02

New York, April 2 DIR. walter
w. Van Kirk, international
churchman and religious news
radio commentator. is shown here
as he appears in the role Of Mar
ratOr in the new nd-fllm I'VE
Bear Witness"
With the cooperation Of nu-
merOus denomination this gra-
phic record Of the visit Of the first
civilian delegation to postwar
Japan has been produced here by
the Methodist Board Of Missions
and will soon be exhibited in
thousands of churches through
out the country. Much Of the pho
Biography was done by DIR. Van
Kirk.
Running about 20 minutes the
film deals in its pictures aud
script with such questions as
"Will Japan become y law-abid-
ing member in the family
natiOnS?"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-04-02

Russian guards patrolIed the vCttnG
places.
AS a result Of the Russian move
the anti-merger Socialists failed y
obtain the necessary $1,000 VOTE
which would have meant defeat Q
the proposal. Pros Communist force
within the party were reported
ready to confront the central conl
mittee with the returns and demand
that the merger be approved.
Although it was not clear wha
action would be taken, o seE1ou
party split was believed inevitable
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to the deep bottom. Naturally, the
water slumped too, causing a de-
preston or dimple on the surface
Water from all sides rushed in to
fill the depression, thus setting up
a huge wave that went out in all
directions-over radius Of perhaps
1000 miles.
1T was just like dropping a peb-
BILE into a goldfish bowl but on an
infinitely larger scale. Oddly enough
from boat out on the Pacific you
wouldn't have known there was any
tidal wave at all because hundreds
Of miles separated the crests, and
the wave itself was only q foot or
two high in the deep water.
But the full effect Of this great
moving mass Of water was felt at
the slaoreline where 1t piled up.
These huge waves travelled across
the water at 400 to 500 M.P.H.
striking the shore about half
hour apart. Then 1t was all over
in more ways than one"
Marine Life Safe
DR.. Leet, who spent several
months in Japan studying the eff
fects Of the 1923 quake, said the
tidal waves probably would not dis
turb marine life in the Pacific. But
he added that the temblor itself
produced conclusions near its CEN
ter which would kill fish.
The waves Of 40 feet and more
reported during the disturbance
would be classified as extremely
high" he said, but certainly would
not be comparable to 250-foot tidal
wave recorded in 1908 off the KAN
chatka peninsula in Northeast Asia.
Waves between 30 and so feet, he
said, are sufficient TO cause large
damage.
"If they go any higher than
that" he smiled, you don't want
to have anything to do with them. "
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-04-02
Goes to HHo

lowing eyewitness dispatch from
Hilo, Hawaii, was written for
the United Press by q veteran
Honolulu Advertiser reporter
who also covered several Gen.
trail Pacific CompaignS as a war
correspondent for the United
PreSS)
BY RAY COLL, JR.
Hilo, Hawaii, April 2-(UP)-The
destruction in this once-peaceful re-
sort city reminds me Of scene saw
while touring shelltorn Guam or
Okinawa at the height Of the war.
Hilo today is stricken city in
every sense OF the word,
The destruction along Kameham-
cha Avenue, Hilo's "bund" is inde-
scribable.
All the buildings Of the Makai
(sea) side have been lifted bodily
and dumped against those on the
Mauka (momtain) side.
Old landmarks are no more.
Down through the Waiakea dis
trict and out towards the airport 1t
IS the same. Dead goats lie teth-
cred In yards. Stray dogs run aim
lessly about, mingling with chick
ems and ducks.
The devastated area has been
placed out Of bounds for Army
personnel. The Army is in complete
control Armed guards are posted
at every intersection.
had to obtain pass at the po-
lice station in order to visit re-
stricted areas.
The famed Naniloa Hotel has
suffered considerable damage. The
spacious dining room which Is on
the ground floor facing the sea Is
badly damaged. Several rooms on
the same level are badly water
soaked, broken and filled with de-
bris tossed up by the tidal wave.
The swimming pier and boathouse
have been washed away, but the
hotel is otherwise intact.
drove to the Naval Air Station
where thousands OF refugees are
housed in barracks that once shell
tered officers. Pln-up pictures are
still on the walls In strange contrast
to the dazed persons huddled be-
meath them.
The walls Of babies echo through
out the area.
Patients from the Puumaile Tu-
oercular Hospital also have been
evacuated to the Naval Air Station.
I few to Hilo in Hawaiian Air
lines plane.
VIA Aau, ovar kha daUa she tA1
windward shore Of Maui, including
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Motion picture producers OF
France and Czechoslovakia will ex-
change feature films, news reels
and documentary films.
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-04-02

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Why be satisfied merely with
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-04-02

Your Mobilheat contract gives
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you the bother of constantly
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re-ordering free tips on re-
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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-06-22

t g e t h e r. Look here and
there, is what Jesus said we
should do. In these latter days
there is such a falling away be-
cause of allurement and weak
ness that the faithful are kept
busy with that class of Christ
ians". At 1880 P. M. the subject
was 'Praising God for His Mercy
Love and Care to All Mankind"
eve as His children should hon
or His Sabbath" Rev. Dennis
said. If we could heed His laws,
keep His commandments, what
a paradise this wicked world
would soon becomel What a mess
and confusion we have made of
he good earth by trying to make
gods Of men! Some became 50
wise in their own wisdom and so
powerful that they ordered
aarth's produce destroyed. You
know the rest" Our guests at
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-06-22

AUXILIARY. The William F.
Shepard Unit, No. 1 Auxiliary
Police Of Worcester will lead the
Elks convention parade in Prov
dence, R, l. George o. Harris will
be in charge. World War II Vet
Grams also will be in the line of
march. The outfit will represent
Quinsigamond Lodge No. 173 of
Worcester and former T Sgt.
Calvin d. Gaylord is in charge.
Buses will leave the Elks Home,
Sunday, June %, 8 A. NJ. WE'D
DING IN PITTSFIELD. Mr..
and Mrs. William G. Burch, 1853
Onata St., Pittsfield annunce the
marriage of their daughter Miss
Eva Burch June 81 to Mr.. Harry
Henecy, son of Mrs. Alice Ring
les, 81 Carol ST., Worcester. The
wedding will be solemnized at 4
P. NJ. at st. Andrews Church,
Rev. Wood officiating. =. GONE
TO MAINE. Henry Hopewell
with a crew of seven left June
IA, for oxford, Me, where he is
to be steward Of a girls camp.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-06-22

am spending one day with my
parents Mr.. and Mrs. William
Kennedy Jr., before starting my
sophomore year at summer school
in Connecticut. Mr.. Charles Haz-
card celebrated his birthday at
the home of Mrs. William Ken
nedy Jr. Refreshments were serv-
ed and everyone had an enjoy
able evening. Attention. When
will the Clayton A C's win a base
ball game? Or is it that they need
little cooperation from the rest
of the boys. And maybe if they
did we'd have a good baseball
team. Well. .... SO Ing for now
friends" Miss Sylvia Kennedy.
NON-FICTION. A good book
to read is "a Negroes Faith in
America" by staff Sgt. Spencer
Logan. Sgt. Logan, a native of
Elizabeth, N. j., served in the
European, Pacific and Okinawa
theaters. AMHERST. On June 16
the War Memorial Circle was
dedicated to the memory of AM
herst's 1856 dead of both World
Wars. John ]. McCloy, of New
Yrk, former Asst. Sec. of War
was the speaker. AIR MAIL. -.
Worcester will take official par
ticipstin in the New England Air
Mail Week, July 1-6. 1T. BEN
CHLEY, A large crowd attend
ed the dedication of Benchley
Square, Foster and Commercial
Sts., June Is, in honor of 1t.
Edmund N. Benchely, only Wor-
cester officer killed in the Span
ish American War. AUTO
ACCIDENT. Elder Joseph of
Mt. Olive Pentecostal Church was
injured in an auto accident Sun
day afternoon June 16, a few
miles from birmingham and was
taken to birmingham Hospital.
Not certain as to the seriousness
Of his injuries at this writing,
Sunday June 16, 6 P. NJ. ON THE
BOULEVARD. Donald Spring,
8 Clayton St., is home from the
hospital and feeling much better.
Monday night found everyone
All wish him a quic recovery.
having a wonderful time at the
jam session at the Dixie Bar @.
Come in, bring your friends and
together we'll go frantic over the
music which the boys are putting
down. Albert (Squint) Clark,
son of Mrs. Harriet B. Clark, 83
Clayton ST., was visiting in town
Sunday, June 16. Everyone was
glad to see him. Dressed in new
toys he radiated success and
happy frame of mind. Good luck
"Squint". Louis jenkins, son
of Mrs. Mary Jones, 6 Laurel St.,
was in Worcester from Boston
for the weekend. Miss Jessie
Kennedy, Miss Velma Jenkins,
Buddy Ward and Robert Went
worth were among guests invited
to Audrey Mae Wards birthday
party in New London, Conn. i.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-06-22
WEST NEWTON
MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. j. H. Dennis, Pastor


If you haven't heard good news
of late, here is some. Wars will
cease when we stop hating, op-
pressing, dominating each other
and robbing the defenseless.
Love in the heart with applica-
ton Of the Golden Rule is the
only cure for this sick world.
Come out to Mt. Zion, the helpful
resort, Sunday, June %, theme
at 1890 a. m. "Take Note" at
1880, Decision. Sunday, June lB
was another great day al Zion
For fathers Day Rev. Dennis
used for the morning theme
Saving The Lost. He said.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-06-22
MAIDEN
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. jackson, pastor

MAIDEN, Mass, June II.
1.-THE Fatherhood of God and
Man" was the subject of Rev.
Williston Holbert's inspiring
Sunday morning sermon Among
the large congregation attending
the Fathers Day Services were
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Pima of
Taunton, Mr.. Arthur Z. Ferris
Of Abilene, Texas, E. Rice of
Wakefield, Mrs. Holbrook of
Everett, Mrs. Emily Holbert of
Norton and Rev. Abel c. Axevedo
Of Central Falls, Rhode Island.
Dedication services for abby
Williston NJ. Holbert, Jr., son of
Rev. and Mrs. Williston NJ. Hol-
bert were held at the morning
services with Rev. Abel C. Azeve-
do officiating. The God-parents
ara Mrs. Arabella Hinton and Mr..
Joseph Pima. The Cradle Roll
Department welcomed Baby Hol-
bert to their midst at the Sunday
School Hour.
Mrs. Ruth E. Day reports a
splendid session at the New Eng
land Baptist Convention, held
last week in Baltimore, as well
as greetings to all from Rev. and
Mrs. Willard Clayton and Family.
Arthur Whitaker was elected
Secretary pro tenn of the Lay
mems Session of the convention.
The first Sunday School Picnic
since the outbreak of the recent
war will be held July 18th, fur
Their details will be annunced at
a later date.
DR.. Reverdy C. Ransom 3rd Of
Shiloh Baptist Church, Hartford,
Conn, viii preach the sermons,
Sunday, June 23rd. st. Johns
Day Masonic Services will be held
in the evening.
An interesting program is
planned for the Choir Concert,
Herman Carter, Director, to be
held June 26th at S:15 P. NJ.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-06-22
June ELECTIONS "ELKS"

mony, Many times friction
takes place when it could
easily have been avoided II the
Golden Rule were followed,
which is the symbol Of your
four stations. This friction Of
ten happens when an oficer
unwittingly assumes that his
duties or authority go farther
than they actually do. Much of
this friction has been avoided
by fair and impartial decisions
from the Exalted Ruler.
Under the able leadership Of
our present Exalted Ruler
many profitable and beneficial
transitions have taken place
One Of the most important acts
under his administration was
to change a white elephant In
to a profitable enterprise. In
renting our store on the ground
floor Of our building we now
receive an average Of $40 a
month, $35 a month during the
summer and $45 during the
winter months. Since acquiring
the building some years ago,
this is the first time our store
has ever been rented other
than for one night functions.
Our building has increased
IN value due to renovations
made throughout the past
year. Included in these removal
lions was cement work on
north side of building, new
ceilings of modern design, new
wall covering that both beau
titles and inSulates the build
ing, sanding the floor and pro-
tecting same with attractive
rubber runners in our assem-
bly, room. Protecting our in
vestment by installing ade-
quate fire fighting apparatus.
ordering the board OF trustees
to have additional fire insur-
ance placed on the building
and sponsoring legislation Civ
ing assurance Of able and ef-
ficient men in the office of sec
rotary and treasurer. New
lights and fixtures have been
purchased which the Exalted
Ruler installed himself he all
so installed bells and buzzers
wherever needed.
Our Exalted Ruler has re-
ceived, and I have every reason
to believe that he will continue
to receive the support of his
cabinet of officers, therefore, I
place in nomination the name
Of Clarence E. Richardson to
succeed himself as Exalted
Ruler for the next term of SIX
months. Being a modest indi-
vidual, r know that Bro. Rich
ardson wouldn't stand before
you and summarize his ac-
compliShments, so I have taken
it upon myself to give you the
facts of his record.
DON MOFFTTT, Trustee.
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w O REGISTER
1T is ALL RIGHT NOW
J. II. Edwards, = Liberty ST., Worcester 5

WORCESTER, Mass, AS l
SEE IT Thursday, June 10,
Quinsigamond Ledge of Elks l.
B.P.0.E. Of the World held cleo
ton of officers at the assembly
hall, 210 Summer st. One of the
largest gatherings in the Lodges
history turned out for the meet
ing and sent Exalted Ruler Clar-
ence Richardson and his entire
staff back in office to continue the
great work that has been so
noteworthy during his enure of
office. On this page or elsewhere
appears the nominating speech
made by Past Exalted Ruler Don
Mofitt who is an active member
of the board of trustees. the re-
print which appears on these
pages is at the request num-
Der Of the members of the lodge.
The two Brown Buddies currently
appearing at Reynolds Red Roof
are just coming into the recogni-
ton they so justly deserve and
are being considered for a swanky
summer mite spot up in Maine.
Don Moffitt is preparing for
trip to Chicago. Enroute he will
stop off at Buffalo, N. Y, where
he will attend the Elks Conven-
ton as a delegate from Quinsig-
amond Lodge. Sugar" Ray Rob-
inson, uncrowned welteTweight
champion of the world, was guest
of honor at an informal get-to-
gether at the club rooms of the
Elks Home last Wednesday night.
1t was learned from Don Mofitt,
who handled the publicity on his
recent appearance at the Wrces-
ter Auditorium, that Sugar Ray
has engaged IN Ga contests as an
amateur and over SO professional
bouts; he has fought Jake La
Motta, one of the countrys top
notchers, five times, losing one
decision to him, his only loss since
turning pro. HELLO, FRIENDS
This is your former teen-age
contributor to the Worcester
column of the Guardian, 1T is All
Right Now" giving that which is
news FRANCES GRIMSHAW. 81
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-06-22

Zion Sunday morning were Mr..
Sebron Brooks of Boston and
Miss Ruby Shorts of Macon, Ga,
Come to Zion.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-06-22

That is our task now, to look
for tn elost and try to save them
and also the so-called saved. It's
not an easy task to keep them
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-06-22
Don MuGtttS Nominating
Speech

Don Ma6ttts Nominating
Speech
June is the month when
lodges decide whether their
leadership for the coming year
will be good, fair, mediocre or
poor. Upon this decision de-
ponds much Of the success or
failure Of the years accomp-
lishments. Lodges that are sue
ceSsful give careful thought to
the type Of men that they put
at the helm. Poor lodges are
careless in their selection and
are led by weak officers, men
that we're, in many instances,
put in Office on the spur Of the
moment.
1t behooves the men that
really have the interest Of
their lodge at heart to seek
the men for office who have
ability, initiative and willing
ness to put in long hours of
hard work. Past Exalted Rulers
should assume their rightful
share of this responsibility.
They are the men who should
have the future of their lodge
at heart. They are the men
whose judgment the members
of the lodge will respect. Sue
cessful lodges encourage the
continued interest of former
leaders. Their advice is sought.
They are not considered as a
political clique.
In this lodge the Office should
seek the man as its steward
and not the man seek the Office
for personal gain or glory. An
effort should be made to inter
est good men who previously
may have been only lukewarm
in their general interest, due
to the lack of understanding
of the opportunities for service
in Elkdom. Good men, once In
terested, encourage other good
men to follow in their foot
steps. Weak leadership inspires
nobody.
Opportunities should be Civ
EN- to as many men as possible
to demonstrate ability and
leadership in committee work
and in minor offices. This
should be their proving ground.
If successful, they should be
allowed to progress. If not,
they should be dropped or be
removed fro mtheir office at
the end of their term. In no
case should automatic progress
sion in Office become so Gus
tomary that weak men are adj
vance through pity or because
it has always been done that
way" Careful progression will
always strengthen leadership.
Automatic progression will al
ways weaken it. In too many
instances no further thought
is given to the ability of an Of
ficer after he has once started
as Lecturing Knight.
A good Exalted Ruler does
not consider his election as an
ultimate goal but as a means Of
opening a door to do great SER
vice. His success will be deter
mined by his acts after he has
walked through that door and
not by his method Of opening
it. True Judgment of his ulti-
mate attainment can only be
made when he lays down his
cloak of office at the end of his
term, and this my brothers
brings me up to the term of
our present Exalted Ruler.
Harmony between officers is
absolutely essential 70 rthe
successful operation of a lodge.
our Exalted Ruler has striven
to attain and maintain har-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-07-18
Parking Rules
To Be Enforced
New Regulations Discussed BY
Board OF Aldermen At
Meeting, Friday

Traffic and parking regulations
were discussed by the town al
dermen at the meeting of the
Board of Aldermen Friday night.
The cooperation of the citizens
of the town has been asked in
clearing any distractions frcM
streets or alleys near their homes,
as the opening of all streets and
alleys for permanent clearance
aid Use is anticipated in the near
future, the aldermen reported.
In regard to parking regula-
tons the public is reminded that
there should be no parking in al
ley ways or street entrances so
as to block same. Two-hour park
ing and no parking areas should
be observed, it was pointed out.
Those wishing to secure build
ing permits are asked to submit
a drawing of proposed lot and the
type of building to be constructed
and statement of cost as well as
surveyors statement, it was ex-
planned.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-07-18

stretched through 90. Since VI
Day, the ceiling has been Is years,
although the present law permits
a maximum of A.
Present occupational deferment
rules have applied to men deem
ed necessary and regularly en-
gagged in an activity in support of
the national health, safety and
interest"
Hershey told the local boards
to provide for classification, ex-
animation and forwarding for in
duction" of men 10 through 20.
Postponement of induction will
be provided only for registrants
still in high school. Undergrad
uate college students no longer
will be permitted to finish out a
quarter or semester when they
are called.
Men in the 26-29 age group pre-
viously found unfit for general
military service will have their
cases reviewed.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-07-18

Jimmy Allen were pitchers for
West Jefferson and Gentry Pen
nington and Balm Sheets for Lau-
rel Springs.
In the game Sunday, West JET
ferson defeated Nathan's Creek nv
a score of 8 to 6, with West Je6-
ferson ahead all the way. Avery
Miller pitched for Nathan's Creek
and Paul Perkins for West JEFF
ferSon.
Roans Creek was defeated by
2cottville by a margin of 60 Sat-
'rdav Scottville also won again
on Sunday, defeating Laurel
Springs, 5 to l.
A complete schedule of the
games for the entire season has
been announced as follows:
Saturday, July 20, Lansing at
West Jefferson; Scottville at Ma
than's Creek; Roans Creek at
Laurel Springs.
Surdav. Julv 81 West Jeffer-
Continued on Page g.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1946-07-18
W. B. Austin Is
New President
Of Rotary Club
Club Has Good Year Under
Leadership Of President
Sharpe :. Shoemaker

w. B. Austin, newly elected
president Of the Jeffersons Rotary
Club was installed along with
he other officers for the coming
year, last Thursday. Serving with
President Austin will be w. c..
TannOy as vice-president and
Thomas Sears, secretary.
Sharpe S. Shoemaker, the out
DING president passed the gavel
'er the new president who in
turn named the committees and
outlined the duties of the various
groups.
During the past year the club
1as made al unusual record in
participation in community af-
fairs. Among the projects spon-
sored by the club under the able
direction of Sharpe S. Shoemaker
were the sponsorship of the first
lamb show to be held in Mort
,arolira. a local hobby show that
Continued on Page g.
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Schools To Have
Lunch Program

B. H. Duncan, superintendent
of schools. pointed out that these
ceived information from Raleigh.
that a lunch room program for
the schools, would again be car
ried out this year.
Schools are to make application
again as usual, Mr.. Duncan ex-
'lained. 1t was pointed out that
applications should be gotten in
>arly, for early approval.
w. J. Velsor, of the Production
md Marketing Division of U. S.
Department of Agriculture was
here this week making survey
If the types of lunches served as
elated to the food available
ocally. Mr.. Velsor pointed out
that where possible when local
food could be secured and keep
the lunches up to standard, this
vas much more satisfactory.