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ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16
On The Spot

THE selection Tuesday, February 8th, of
Lou Saban as the new head football
coach of Northwestern University at Evan
ston, ILL.,, pleased us no end.
We followed bro. Sabans gridiron ca
reer ever since he starred at the University
of Indiana in 1940-4142 and went on in
later years, 1916 through 1949, to become
an outstanding defensive ace with the pro-
fessional football Cleveland Browns, one of
the best in the business.
X
A member of Croatian Fraternal Union
Lodge 864, Congress Park, ILL.,, bro Saban
is 33 years of age and thoroughly schooled
in the fundamentals of football.
He served as a defensive specialist at
Northwestern last season under Coach Rob
crt Voights, the man he succeeded Febru-
ary s, and appeared on the bench with the
coaching staff when his team played the
University of Pittsburgh in Pitt Stadium
last Fall. Circumstances prevented us from
making his acquaintance after the game.
However, we intend to meet this well
known Young man i'm the near future,
possibly during the course July 2-3-4,
1865, of the Society's 4th National Junior
Convention in Gary, Ind, which bro. Sa-
ban will be invited to attend and address.
We trust he will accept the Croatian
Fraternal Unions invitation to take in the
Gary gathering and come to thrill many
young = and old = hero worshipper.
Including this one, who was a sports
writer before he became an editor.
Now that he is ION the spot at North
western, which can't stand for losing foot
ball teams, bro. Saban has his work cut out
for him in more ways than one,
For whatever it may be worth, he
may rest assured that he has the moral
support Of his fellow Croatian FraternaI
Union members as he sets out to give
Northwestern what it wants - team
that can stand up to its Big 10 brethren.
1t would be a wonderful thing to know
far in advance of the end of November next
that bro. Saban's first coaching year was
destined to be great success
Since We can't see into the future, let us
hope for him that it is - just that!
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16

the Army manpower cut was
based in part on his belief
that it would become neces-
sary to use ground forces to
defend the strategic islands
Of Quemoy and Matsu off the
coast of China as part of the
defense of Formosa.
MIR. Eisenhower assured
the American people that no
such commitment of United
States ground forces had
been recommended to him by
anyone i'm his administration.
Despite the Presidents as
surance that a manpoWer cut
in Army strength would not
harm the national welfare, a
great many Americans still
do not feel that this is the
right time to weaken in any
way the military might of
the United States.
A number of Senators and
Congressman in Washington
entertain the same feeling of
uneasiness, some to the point
of being quite vociferous in
their objections.
$4,000 Work On Bombs
Whether a cut in Army
strength would hurt America
is a moot question.
Those, like the President,
who argue No point out
that America is building
atomic and hydrogen bombs
at a crash pace, a pace be-
yond the capacity of any
other nation bent on waging
war.
1t is said that there are
more than 10000 construc-
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16
Times Rough For
Republic Croats
Community Needs
Economic Revival

Republic, Pa. - We here
in the desperate little town
of Republic are imbued with
the same spirit of fraternal-
ism which is prevalent in
other CFU centers across the
nation.
The welfare of our Croa-
tian Fraternal Union is up
permost in our minds and
hearts as we endeavor to
promote the Society in every
way possible.
But, economic conditions
have gone from bad to worse
in recent months and our
hands are tied financially.
Our quest for new members
skids into the obstacle course
since most of our affiliates
find it very difficult to pay
existing dues without taking
on the burden of added ex-
pense, no matter how bene-
ficial such action may be.
New Industry Only Hope
Many around us are en-
ployed and able to manage
a day to day existence. But,
industry in Republic is nil
and our only hope of recovery
is the coming of new indus
try which would be our saliva
ton.
- The Lord be willing, better
days are ahead. In the mean
time, we will plod along, re-
cruiting where we can, col
lecting dues where we are
able, visiting our sick, and
promoting the 10th Anniver-
sary of the CFU Junior Or
der to the limit of our re-
sources. That is our pledge
as we send to the Home Of
flee for more application
blanks.
Popular Members Ailing
At this time we sadly re-
port that two we'll known
members in our area, bros.
Jacob Slumar and Peter Spa
mich, are very i'll. Bro. Slumar
is at the Cleveland Clinic,
while bro. Spanich is making
slow recovery at the Browns
vile Hospital.
To these two staunch mem
bers of the Croatian Frater-
nal Union we send our most
sincere wishes for a speedy
recovery. We hope you will
soon be back in our midst,
endowed with the treasured
gift of good health.
Mary Depcrymski
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16

of every man, woman and
child in the Nation.
Revolution In Concepts
1t is becoming more and
more apparent that American
strategy is being geared to
long atomic stalemate, a
highly costly but obviously
necessary stratagem.
1t is also now apparent that
President Eisenhower's re-
quested cut in Army man.
power strength-14O,O 900 men
by 1956-was made only
after he had become con-
yinced that the time has come
for America to put far great
er emphasis upon sea and air
power.
President Eisenhower looks
on this as a revolution in
military concepts" General
RidgWay is reluctant to agree
with him and has said as
much publicly.
But the President is de-
termined to see his request
through to whatever end is
in store for it, although he
may expect heated opposition
from those who still feel that
a great standing Army is
Americas strongest arm in
time of international crisis.
President Should Know
In the heat of debate over
the Presidents request, the
public has lost sight of the
fact that Mr.. Eisenhower re-
commended an increase to
100000 in the size of the
trained and available reserve
at the same time he request
ed the 100000 cut.
Also overlooked Is the
salient fact that most GER
tainly no American knows
better than the President the
dangers facing the Nation
and what is required to meet
them head on and at once.
AS the President and Com
mander in Chief of the Unit
ed States, Mr.. Eisenhower's
judgment should, from ex-
perience, from first-hand
knowledge, be respected.
If his judgment isn't sound,
then whose word shall we
take instead?
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16

DR.. Coleman not only ac-
quired we'll rounded educa-
ton in three of Americas
foremost temples of learning.
Wesleyan, Colum bi a and
Yale, but augmented that
with extensive studies at the
Universities of Prague, War
saw and Krakow. His know
ledge Of Slavonic languages,
history and culture is unique
for an American of Celtic
descent and lends even
greater force to his pet sub
ject-thc teaching of Slav
history and culture in Ameri-
can schools.
He is a bitter enemy of
Communism as, by his state
ment, are the vast majority
of the worlds Slavs. 1t is his
belief that the battle against
Communism will be a hum
dred years struggle. We can
win it only by teaching our
children about it.
But our fight will be in
effective unless we teach
them the greatness of Slav
culture, Slavic contributions
to the progress of the world
and the fact that Slavonic
culture and Communism are
not synonymous, have moth
ing in common.
Slays Long Inarticulate
The Slavs of America
have been inarticulate much
too long" To borrow another
of DR.. Coleman's apt descrip-
tives-"A generation of Split
Souls is being reared"
While in the home the
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16
Exchange Lists
Best Liked Stocks
"A. T. & T. Tops
All Best Sellers

New York. n. Y. - The
New York Stock Exchange
recently conducted a contest
to determine which stock
people would most prefer to
buy in event of an inherit
ance.
American Telephone and
Telegraph stock was the easy
winner in the unique "popu-
larity contest" Next in line
were Standard Oil Company
of New Jersey, General Mo-
tors, General Electric and
E. I. Dupont.
Surprisingly, such stock as
United States Steel finished
tenth in the popularity sur
vey, while Gulf Oil could do
no better than eighteenth in
the final analysis.
Now, if a man only had
few spare millions to invest
in any of these items!
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16

genius America and the
world would still be cropping
in relative darkness.
Yes, there were and are
hundreds of others in every
walk of life who, left an in
delible mark in history's
chronicles but remain mute
and anonymous in Western
texts. >...
Will our youngsters believe
that Croatia was for centu-
ries the only Christian bull
wark against which the
mighty tide of Islam ragged
until it finally spent itself
and receded?
Western civilization was
defended on the plains of
Slavonia, yes at the very
gates of Vienna, by Slavic
warriors, by Croat defenders
of their homeland and Of
Christendom as a whole!
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16
THIS IS GARY!
Host, July 2-3-4, 1855
Fourth Junior Convention

n lCCCllI llCW SOIllCL W 1dL ~
Indiana, was warned by her
neighbor: BE careful what in
vitations you accept! Gary has
1,500 organizations and you'll
find yourself a member-or
maybe an officer-of all of
them!"
A little exaggerated perhaps,
as the lady couldn't have join
ed the YMCA. But it illustrates
one outstanding fact about
Gary's organizations: No
clique runs them. They well
come new members and draw
their leadership from all
groups.
An example of this is the
Croatian Fraternal Union of
America, which has three of
it's subordinate affiliates locat-
ed in Gary-Lodges ITO and
727 and Junior Order Nest 10.
Lodge ITO and Nest 10 are
the largest of this Society's
national network of adult and
juvenile units, proof positive
that the Croatian Fraternal
Union rates tops" in Gary
among those eligible to join it's
present ranks of 100000 mem
bers strong.
Gary will be further honored
by the Society July 2-3-4,
1855, when it plays host to it's
4th National Junior Conven-
ton. Delegates are expected
from coast to coast in both
the United States and Domin-
ion of Canada.
Young Talent Encouraged
Junior Delegates to this
Convention will be interested
to learn that young talent is
encouraged in Gary's many
art, music and dramatic
groups, and thanks to this en-
couragement, a number Of
Gary people have become very
successful in these fields.
The A. o. AS (All Out
Americans) is an organization
typical of Gary. More than
10000 children from Gary's
public and parochial schools
participate, learning how de-
mocracy works. This group of
young people has produced an
impressive number of leaders
in the city's community and
professional life.
CFU Important To Gary
Almost every national or
ganization, the Croatian Fra
ternal Union of America in
cluded, has a local chapter in
Gary.
Some of those who work to
serve the public interest are
Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, OPP
timist, League of Women Vot-
ers, the Chamber of Commerce,
and the Junior Chamber of
Commerce. The YMCA and
YWCA have broad programs
for serving the young people
during their free hours.
Gary Nest 10 of the Cro-
attain Fraternal Union spon-
sors ap outstanding Summer
School to keep it's young men,
bers occupied during their
"free hours" Here the youngs-
ters can learn kolo dancing,
how to speak Croatian, art,
handicraft and many other
things we'll worth their time.
The Croatian Fraternal Un-
ion also sponsors annually q
Junior Summer Camp at its
Children's Home in Des
PLANES, Illinois, a Stones
throw" from Gary itself.
In short, the Croatian Fra
ternal Union is very much a
part of Gary!
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16

a militarily aggressive enemy? Should we
obligate ourselves for whatever force is
necessary to maintain these garrisons in
their extremely exposed positions? Such
circumstances are virtually certain to open
wide the door for a shooting war on the
mainland of China with all its disastrous
consequences. - Senator Harry Byrd
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16
Ivan MestroviC
To Give Lectures
Notre Dame Signs
Renowned Sculptor

South Bend, Ind. - The
University of Notre Dame
has announced that Prof.
Ivan Mestrovic, International
ly renowned sculptor, will be
among its distinguished lee
turers to be heard when the
next school term begins in
September of this year.
Of Croatian descent, Prof.
Mestrovic has been associated
with Syracuse University,
New York, since 1947. He is
known throughout the world
as one of the greatest sculp-
tors in history and lavish
tribute has been paid his
monumental works by yir-
tually every competent critic
on earth.
He has done much to en-
hance the prestige of his peo-
pie in this Country.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16

BEST WISHES - Very best wishes for sue
cess are extended these three young ladies,
above, who are striving to qualify as Delegates
to the Croatian Fraternal Unions 4th National
Junior Convention, July 2-3-4, 1855, at Gary,
Indiana. Should they qualify, it will be the
first such experience for Cecilia Marie LipOvitz,
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16
DR.. Arthur P. Coleman Pleads Cause
Of SIavs In United States Of America
Alliance College President Predicts
Long Struggle Against Red Ideologies
By MICHAEL GRASHA, Junior Order Director

Pittsburgh Pa We had the good fortune, recently to
hear Connecticut Yankee plead the Savonc in Amer
forcefu than any Sav has done That great
erudite American DR.. Arthur p Coleman President of
Alliance College, Cambridge Springs Pa great institution
of learning supported by the Polish National Alliance
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16

Kansas City, Kansas, Nest l, and Katherine
Stemberger, Painesdale, Mich, Nest 73. On the
other hand, it would mark the second time
for Valerie Stevens, Gary, Ind, Nest 10, who
attended the Society's 3rd National Junior
Convention at Washington, ID. c., back in 1850.
We hope all three meet at Gary in July!
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16
President Eisenhower Held Justified
In Calling For Reduced Army Strength
American People Assured By President
That Reduction Would Not Harm Country
By STEPHEN f. BRKICH English Editor, Zajednicar

Washington d. c. (ZP) In response last week a
press conference question: President Eisenhower told
American that he intends stand by his ordered
ton in the strength of the United States Army.
The President at the time rejected report that
Army Chief of Staff Gen Matthew Rdgways objection
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16
In Passing

Can we underwrite the
conduct and operations of
Nationalist (Chinese) gar
risons in their day-to-day,
hOur-tO-hOlr contacts with
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-16

. Only so much do I know,
as l have lived.-Emereon
, 1955-03-26

Sincerely yours,
Albert B. Maris
The Chair assigned the following bills to the committees
shown.
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH. WELFARE. EDUCATION.
AGRICULTURE & LABOR
IL No. 16 An Act to Authorize the Preparation of Plans
for the Establishment in the Virgin Islands of Education Be
yond the Secondary Level, for the Creation and Development
of the University Of the Virgin Islands, and for other Pur-
poses. Gomez CarrolD
BILL Nc. II "A Bill to Establish High School Bands in the
Virgin Islands. QOttley, CarrolD
Bill NJ 10 : An Act to Establish Day Care Centers, and for
Other Purposes. UOttley, CarroD
10 Al Act to Establish Evening Courses for Adults.
Gomez, Reese
BILL Nc. 20 : An Act to Provide Additional Facilities for the
Aged. Gomez, Ottley)
BILL No. 81 An Act to Establish the Office of Veterans
Affairs within the Department of Agriculture and Labor.
iReese, CarrolD
BILL No % : An Act to Authorize A Special Scholarship for
Students from the Island of St. John Attending Glasses at the.
Amale High School in st. Thomas. (Millin, Sprauve)
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS. SAFETY AND TRADE
BILL No. Is : An Act to Authorize the Preparation of Plans
and the Construction of a Stadium and for Other Purposes.
iReese, Rhymer)
BILL No. % Resolution Petitioning the United States Coast
Guard, through the Governor of the Virgin Islands, to Install
the Necessary Warning and Safety Lights between the Is
lands of St. Thomas and st. John, and for Other Purposes.
iRhymer)
BILL No. 25 : An Act to Authorize the Governor to Negotiate
with the Owners Of Estate Carolina, st. John, Virgin Islands,
for the Lease Of an Area of Land to be Used as a Govern
lment-operated Airport. Rodriguezl
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE:
BILL No. rs Resolution Urging the Appropriation of Funds
for the Purpose of Improving and Developing the Roads and
Highways on the Islands of st, Thomas, st. John and st.
Croix, and for Other Purposes. MiHin, Merwin)
The Chair announced receipt from the Governor of the
Virgin Islands, through his 1egis1aivecontact man, Nolle
Smith, of:
SPECIAL PROJECTS BUDGET JANUARY 1 JUNE
80, 1855 N FISCAL 1856
8. Continued on page a
, 1955-03-26

Upon my return from the sessions of the United States
Courts of Appeals in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico I
find upon my desk your letter of February 3d informing me
Of the action Of the Legislature on February End naming the
special legislative committee which consists of Senators Rod
riguez Ottley and Merwin to work on the preparation of the
new Virgin Islands Code under Section Be- of the Revised
Organic Act. I am delighted that the Legislature has promptly
taken this constructive action which will be helpful both to
the technical staff employed by the Department of the Inter
ior to do the editorial work and to the members of the Legis-
lature when the completed work is brought before them for
consideration and enactment.
I also note that the Legislature invites me to serve with
its Judiciary Committee as a Special Advisor in connection
with the preparation of the Virgin Islands Code. 1 shall be
very happy to undertake this service to the extent of my abili
, 1955-03-26

.ty and so far as it is not inconsistent with my judicial obIga-
tions. AS chairman of the Committee on Revision of the laws
of the judicial Conference of the United States / have had
a great deal of experience in work of this character. Moreover
my work in the Court Of Appeals has brought me into init
mate contact with various phases of the existing law of the
Virgin Islands. I think, therefore, that / can make a contribu-
ton to the project out Of my experience. Needless to say
very deep interest in the islands and their future will
make it especially agreeable to me to devote such time as I
can to this particular project.
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
Albert B. Maris
, 1955-03-26
Albert B. Maris

The Chair assigned the following bills to the COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH. WELFARE. EDUCATION,
AGRICULTURE & ADO
, 1955-03-26
10 URNAL
Of THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIRST LEGISLATURE
OF THE VIRGIN GLANDS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY Il, 1855

The Legislature of the Virgin Islands pursuant to its oN
motion, convened at 1O:55 AM, on Friday, February II, 10
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College, visited his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Eli Woodley, Thanks
giving.
Bobby Everton of U.N.C. and
Miss Patricia Everton of East
Carolina College spent Thanksgiv-
ing with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell M. Everton.
Miss Flo Davenport, of W.C.U.
NC, spent the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Daven-
port.
Jimmy Knight of Williamson
was home Thanksgiving with his
parents, DR.. and Mrs. R. S. Knight.
Miss Carolyn Swain of Converse
College, Spartanburg, S. c., spent
the holidays with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Julian H. Swain.
Miss Florine Howett of W.C.U.
NC. spent the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Howett.
Sterling Hamilton of Conway, of
the Conway school system, spent
the holidays with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ). w. Hamilton.
Mrs. Norris Pritchitt has return
ed from a visit at High Point.
Mrs. Robert B. Jordan of Mt.
Gilead, visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. w. Pritchitt, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tommie Farr of
Greensboro, spent Thanksgiving
with Mrs. Fairs parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. w. Pritchitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Simmons, of
Norfolk, spent the holidays with
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Frank Alexander,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Simmons, Mr..
and Mrs. L. E. Liverman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Cohoon Jr.
and children, Kip, Sandra and
Floyd III of Raleigh, visited Mr..
>Cohoon's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd E. Cohoon, during the holi-
days.
DIR. and Mrs. H. J. Liverman and
Bill Williams visited in Washing.
ton, D. C.
Mrs. C. P. Mccormick Of Nor.
folk and Miss Susan Rumley Of
Beaufort visited Mr.. and Mrs. T.
X. VERIFY Thanksgiving.
Miss Sara L Taft spent Thanks
giving in Rocky Mount with her
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COLUMBIA WOMAN OBSERVES
seth BIRTHDAY TUESDAY

On Tuesday, November goth, a
prominent lifelong resident of
Tyrrell County was SO years old.
She is Mrs. Lula Ambrose Cohoon,
who was born in the western part
of Tyrrell County, the daughter of
Mary l.. and Wilson G. Ambrose,
and married Fred L. w. Cohoon of
Gum Neck and who died 80 years
ago. Her contribution in Tyrrell
history is a great one. Her hus-
band, farmer and merchant
moved to Columbia, served as
Sheriff and Representative of the
county, being a Republican leader.
Their son B. Ray Cohoon, served
terms as Sheriff and was
previously Columbia's postmaster
for IL years. He is now U. S. Mar
shall for the Eastern District of
N. C. Her other son, Floyd E.
Cohoon is prominent business
man of Columbia. Her daughters
are Mrs. T. w. Alexander of Co.
lumbia, and Mrs. Mae Cohoon (W.
S. Caravan famed for her club
work, and who, at the National
convention in Miami in October,
rounded out a highly successful
year as State President of the
Woman's Auxiliary of the Ameri-
can Legion. Mrs. Julia Cohoon at
tended the old Sleeps Academy in
Elizabeth City. She is a member
of the Episcopal church.
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LIS AFFAIRS GOOD;
COLUMBIA TAKES
A FORWARD LOOK
Signs of Progress and Hope for
Future Manifested in Prepa-
rations For Business.

"The records of the town were
in excellent condition." is the con-
Guiding paragraph of the Certified
Public Accountant doing the annual
audit of the town of Columbia in
Tyrrell County, and this seems to
sum up the general condition and
spirit of the town, which is now
looking forward with high hopes
to newer prosperity that will fol-
low completion of the Croatan
Sound bridge and the improve
ments to U. S. "a in general.
Where the Norfolk Southern
Railroad used to send in two trains
a day to Columbia, new highway
bridge across Scuppernong River
will make it's landing in the town.
The railroad abandoned its train
service after motor trucks had
decimated it's business, but U. S.
81 is bringing, and will continue to
bring more business through Co.
lumbia than the railroad ever
dreamed of.
Many investments are being
made in Columbia now, in business
as well as residential structures,
looking forward to the early date
when greatly expanded facilities
will be needed.
Businesslike Administration
The town audit referred to is
worth more than a hasty glance,
for it is a revelation in what can
be done in a small town if the
Aldermen are SO minded. Columbia
has only about 1000 inhabitants.
Its property valuation is only
$760,368.15, but that of course rep
resents only about fourth of the
true value, maybe less. However
it required a town tax rate of 50,
because the valuation is low. Yet,
believe it or not, the town has prop
critics and equipment valued at