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Asfe Mother—She Knows Statistics prove that theygreatest menace on the highway is not the motor car but the person at the wheel. Collisions with other cars, accidents between pedestrians and cars.traveling at high speed, and driving' on the wrong side of the road, or failing to give the right of way, are common - - causes for acidents. Strangely enough four out of five fatal accidents occur on dry roads in clear weather, which indi- : eates that drivers are more careful when driving in bad weather. Current statistics indicate that drivers as a whole are J improving, and it is expected that the report for 1939 will show fewer fatal tragedies and fewer accidents, than in the previous year. For a long time youth was accused with guilt for most of the accidents on streets and highways. Whether youth has improved the record, or just started "fighting back" is /'-"-•"not certain. But youth has retorted very emphatically in attempts to prove that the middle-aged and older people are poorer drivers than young men and women. The question is still in the debatable stage as to whether the fast-driving ~ youth or the slow-going oldester bumjps the most cars in traffic. Young and middle-aged women and girls are very resentful of accusals to the effect, that as drivers, the female , is more deadly than the male. Strangely enough some young- •.. er women find fault with the 'way their mothers drive. We often wonder whether that is why so many mothers and - grandmothers have surrendered their place at the wheel. IV The safety of our streets and highways are dependent _ upon "the skill and expertness of all classes of drivers, and for that reason we iind. watchful care "being exercised over the >. ^'highways by the School Patrol, Safety Councils and groups, 4 "^as.'well as by citizens,, everywhere. 'r"'v&r. '.The highway officials and the traffic officers are bet- "' ■ ter acquainted than anybody _else with the chap called "Old -^fan*<Denti*if lig^l-Poz^i] .-yjhp becomes- involved in iqany. accidents.,In the book "WVTTJrivers" it" is stated that a 300- pound car making a turn of 500-foot radius, has to overcome - a centrifugal force of only about 156 pounds at 20 miles an hour. But at 30 miles an hour, that force has grown to 360 pounds, and at 60 it is nine times as great as at 20—over fourteen hundred pounds trying its best to push the car off the road! We Drivers adds: "The only thing that keeps us on the road in the first place is the friction between our tires and the road; the minute the centrifugal force gets stronger than the force of that friction, off the road we go.'' The booklet says the trouble is that many drivers take needless risks and chances. Ask Mother, she knows good driving, and when to lay poor driving on the youngsters, or dad. An 8% Billion Dollar Country The interest on the public debt for the coming year will be $1,100,000,000. That's what Uncle Sam will have to pay on past borrowings. Additional amounts proposed in the Budget .will be distributed in chunks of around a billion dollars for relief, another billion for public works and investments, $1,800,000,000 for peace-time neutrality; $900,000,000 for the agriculture program, and huge sums for other purposes. Thus, our Congress ponders over recommendations from the Administration that $8,400,000,000 be raised by taxation to pay for the annual Federal program. The interest charge exceeds all expenses of the Federal Govrnment for a red-letter year in the 90's when Speaker Reed of the House of Representatives in replying to the charge that the Government was extravagant, attempted to prove that the annual appropriation was a- billion dollars for the first time because "this is a billion dollar country." But is it now actually an 8^ billion dollar country? Or is Uncle Sam growing fat and luxury-loving through his extravagant tastes for the abundant life? ' When Congress was first told that "this is a billion dollar country" the population of the nation was about half as much as it is today. - However, on the basis of the population at that time our Federal Government is now spending at the rate of four times as .much per capita as in the "roaring nineties." - .Isn't it clear that it is the Federal Government that has been going in the hole all these late years! Isn't it equally WASHINGTON D. C —Senator William E. Borah of Idaho, died from a cerebral hemorrhage, was known as a champion of fairness to everyone. Nearly 74 years old, the Dean of the Senate, was respected by friend and foe. After spending more than 25 years as a lawmaker in the nation's capitol, the renowned Senator died almost penniless. His contributions to charity were huge and he depended , ., ... a. -110-jj *j uP°n his $10,000 yearly salary for clear that private enterprise.has been taxed and sur-taxed nving expenses : and called upon to sustain policies of terrific spending and lending carried on by the Government through which the Federal establishment has obtained so much revenue from private sources that milions of persons honestly wonder just how much democracy we have left to cling to.. Vol-. 17—No. 13 NORTH CANTON, STARK COUNTY, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1940. $1.50 PER YEAR Y Meeting Held Here Wednesday <^- Smaller Cities Secretaries Group Discuss Personal Growth at Conference in Commiunity Bldg. Fourteen Y. M. C. A. secretaries and directors, including the local staff, were present at the smaller cities secretaries conference held at the North Canton Community building, Wednesday, Jan. 24. Registration took place shortly after 10 a. m. with the program presentation starting at- 10:30 on the subject of "Personal Growth" and "How and Who Keeps .-Growing." - The round table discussion was led by Ben Kniffin of Warren, who listed 12 points that are necessary for personal advancement and how these are associated with Y. M. C. A. work. Those attending discussed the problems presented until the noon recess at which time luncheon was served. Business was the order of the afternoon session with news on area and national events being announced. This included the adult! program in Toledo and the young men's conference in Warren early in April. These meetings are held every two months in which the group discuss problems of general interest. The larger cities are purposely left out of the conference since ,the problem in the large city is much different than that faced in a smaller community. Those attending were: Dover, O. H. May and E. W. Detrick; Woos- ter, C. M. Angel; Warren, Ben Kniffen, Phil Smith, and Bob Lantz; Massillon, John Goodnough, Ralph Knight, and W. O. Nish; Mt. Vernon, Mr. and .Mrs. George Ro- selle; E. V. Donaldson, state official: North Canton, C. B. Williams, Frances Seederly, Jack Coughlin and Willis Wood. Would Curb Immigration Seccombe Seeks Limitation During Hostilities A bill to suspend immigration for permanent residence in the United States durin" the duration of hostilities between countries on the continents of Europe and Asia has been introduced into the House of Representatives by James Seccombe, representative from the 16th. Ohio district. Mr. Seccombe stated that he-was-] prompted to introduce this bill due to the failure of the New Deal to deport certain aliens who have been guilty of Un-American activities and also because of the great, army of unemployed that is in America at the present time. Stating that he has the greatest feeling of sympathy for the . oppressed now in Europe and the desire of many families and'.relatives to be united, he added that he felt the thousands who should be admitted are not being given the proper consideration, but, in many cases, the more radical types are being admitted first. :' Briefly the bill states that1 after SO days after passage it shall be unlawful for any alien, to enter the United States for permanent residence during the duration of hostilities between countries on the continents of Europe and Asia unless the alien hold an unexpired immigration visa. . j All consular officers, except countries with which reciprocal arrangements had been:made, would be notified to discontinue the issuance of immigration visas while the act is in force. Reciprocal arrangements could be made with Canada, Newfoundland, Mexico, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Canal Zone, or any independent country of Central or South America. Violations of the act and conviction calls for a fine of not more than .$10,000 or not more than five years imprisonment or both. Score One For Nazi Torpedo Aid to Finns May Cure War Tells Here's Reason to Celebrate Services Held Mrs. Marie Figliola Sucumbs at Home of Daughter Funeral services were held Wednesday morning for Mrs. Marie Figliola,H38, who died Sunday night iw the home of her.-daughter, ffll2'S. John Pastore of Cairo. Rites were- held at 8:30' in the home and at 9 a. m. in Little chapel church at Middlebranch with the Rev. Fr. H. B. Conley officiating. Burial was made in Calvary cemetery. Besides Mrs. Pastore, she is survived by another daughter, Cora of the home, and two grand-children. Senator Borah Hospital Benefit Cancels $80 Maternity Bill Fred R. Wilson of North Canton and the Hospital Service, Inc., were both celebrating today, Wilson because he doesn't have to pay an §80 bill at Mercy hospital and Hospital Service because it does. As for Mrs. Wilson, the most important in the story, she cuddled day-old Robert Hancock Wilson, seven pounds, four -ounces^Dorn Monday, beside her and smiled happily about the whole thing, but rrostly about the baby. The Hospital service and the Hoover company, where Mr. Wil- LONDON, ENGLAND—Passed by the^ritish censor, these photos show the actual torpedoing" of a small British freighter by a German submarine in what the British caption calls "murder warfare, where the chances of the surviving seamen of being) picked up are slight." Top photo was made at the moment the torPadw struck the fireighter slightly aft of aimdships. The lower photo, made a few minutes later, shows the freighter about to take her final plunge. Literary Club Has Musicale cause Robert was the first babe born under the benevolent sponsorship of the hospital service plan. Rules for maternity hospitalization are a Jittle different from those of medical and surgical hospitalization as the patient must have been a member of the group for a year to qualify for hospital benefits in maternity cases. Since the inception of hospitalized service, October 18, 1938, more than 600 subscribers have been hospitalized. At the present time there are some 9,000 subscribers. Program Arranged by Miss Ruth Cogan and Presented by Five of Her Canton Pupils Monday Night Auxiliary Fetes Past Presidents Ladies Literary, club of North Canton met at the home of Mrs. H. C. Price Monday evening for an evening of music arranged by Miss Ruth Cogan and presented by five of her Canton students. William" King served "as* announcer and soloist and opened the program with two numbers, "Stand by America," and "American Lullaby." A_trio composed of Dorothy __r_.„ ,---..,, ., Sinay, Blanch Kutt, and Martha son is employed, were jubilant be-1 Sigmund gave "Polly Flinders" and /iniieo PnKant iirne Irhrt £lvcf hnha t "T.nUuKu nn fill ,-i C+TV, Q C T7!\70 " Phalanx Sponsors "King's Ball" Members and Friends to En joy Dance Friday Evening "The Queen is dead, long live the King." Yes, there's a slight change for it will be the King's turn to strut at the "King's Ball" sponsored by the Phalanx to be held at the Community building, Friday evening, Jan. 26. Cal Conway's orchestra will play for dancing from 9 to 1 in the gaily decorated gymnasium. Color scheme will be red and white in keeping with the approaching Valentine season. The main event of the evening will be the selection of the "King" "Jack," and "Joker." Each couple attending will be given the opportunity to cast their votes and when these three "rulers" are selected they will be escorted to their "throne" to be crowned and then, lead the grand march. This will be one dance where the "King" is tops. Tickets are now on sale and can be secured from any member _ of the organization, Community build-. ing, or_at the door the night of| the dance. Lullaby on Christmas Eve, Aria from "Romeo and Juliet" in French, "Halleluiah" by Mozart and "Grecian Love Song" were solo numbers by Catherine Andrews and she joined in two duet numbers with William King "Cricket on the Hearth" and "Sweethearts" both from the operetta, "Sweethearts." The'" combined group sang "In the Gloamin-" and this was- followed by William King's solo, "Birthday of a King" and two numbers by Miss Andrews, "Ju- bales Lyre" and "Maid of Cadiz." Concluding number on the program was "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" by the entire group. Miss Cogan accompanied the singers, Mrs. Foster Crawford reviewed "The Lady of Godey's" the life story of Sarah J. Hale and illustrated the review with several original prints. Next meeting of the club will be with Mrs. E. E. Clouser on Mon day, Feb. 12. Mrs. O. C. Jester Hostess on Tuesday Afternoon The North Canton unit of the American Legion auxiliary entertained fa honor of their past presidents on Tuesday afternoon in the home, of Mrs, Otis Jester. - Musical portion of the program was supplied by William Graham who played several accordion selections. The past presidents, Mrs. Florence Price, Mrs. Florence Her- bruck, Mrs. Catherine Swearengin, Mrs. Fern Wise, Mrs. Hilda Zeng- ler, Mrs. Elizabeth Sloan, and Mrs. Mildred Roush who were there, gave highlights of their term of office. . Mrs. Mildred. Roush presented .a Brief."history of the unit since ito organization in 1921 and the group sang several songs popular during the first World war. Mrs. Marie Himes, president, gave a short talk on the work of the unit and presented the honored guests with gardenia corsages. After the program tea was served and the first president of the unit, Mra, Price, and the current president, Mrs. Himes presided at the table. Mrs. Jester was chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements and was assisted by Mrs. Hazel Warburton, Mrs. Helen Gray, | Mrs. Ruth Keiffer, Mrs. Dora Urich, Mrs. Catherine Stover, and Mrs. Thelma Bonnell. Dr. H. D. Gideonse Peace Conferees Those attending the 15th conference on the Cause and Cure of War in Hotel Washington, Washington, D. C, were told Tuesday evening "by Dr. Harry D. Gideonse, president of Brooklyn college, that America might stand its best chance of keeping out of war by helping Finland. Stressing the fact that world democracy hangs on the support of Finland he warned that if the allies are brought as nearly to their knees as they were in 1916, this nation willjmdergo the same emotional experience that brought it into the last war. Attending this conference from this district is Mrs. C. E. Duff of North Canton who was appointed delegate-at-large. At the capitol she has been busy attending the various sessions of the conference and Tuesday morning attended the Borah funeral services. At then oon luncheon the same day she heard Clarence K. Streit, author of "Union Now" as speaker and leader of the round table discussion which followed. After attending the sessions Wednesday morning and afternoon, delegates were guests at tea at the White House. Mrs. Duff also planned to attend the banquet in the evening at which Mrs. F. D. Roosevelt was to speak on "Our Responsibilities as Individuals." Thursday's program, the "final day of the conference, will consist for the most part of symposiums on what has occurred during the conference with discussion and adoption of the recommended program for 1940. Theme of the closing international symposium Thursday evening is "Our Responsibilities In the New World Order" with foreign delegates taking the lead in the dis cusaion. D. L. Brady Speaks Here Thursday "Our World Aflame" Subject of Lecture and Movies to be Presented at High School by War Correspondent County Legion Council Meets Honor Greenho A Million Bad Aliens "~ Recent reports indicate that a million aliens are illegally domiciled in the United States.. The United States Senate has discussed that" condition during the past few days. The widely-published story of a plot to blow up Boulder Dam was as exciting reading as it was incorrect. The G- men have been active in guarding and protecting 430 key plants -working on national defense 'orders, and a reporter discovered that one of those properties was Boulder Dam.. He pounded out a red-hot and sensational yarn. - i :. Senator Reynolds of North Carolina says the Federal ^Bureau of Investigation has received nearly as many complaints of espionage, sabotage and' other infractions affecting national defense in a day as' in all of the fiscal year of 1938. J:wEdgar Hoover, at the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and his G-mten are kept busy. ((Lion of Idaho's" Birthplace Death Calls Mrs. Geidlinger > Private Rites Will be Held at Home Friday Mar-y Brumbaugh Geidlinger, 85, wife of Charles R. Geidlinger of 405 East Maple street died at her home Wednesday morning. Born in Hartville, she had lived in Stark county all her lifo and was a member of the First Brethren church of Canton. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Miss Ella and Miss Charlotte of the home and Mrs. Ruth Sheets of Toledo; one sister, Delia Brumbaugh of Canton; and three grandchildren. Private funeral services will be | held from the home Friday at 3 p. m. with burial in Mt. Peace cemetery at Hartville by the C. D. Spik- er parlors. Flowers are to be omitted. Has Been A Sunday-School Teacher For 30 Years The Sunday-school board and officers of the Zion Reformed church held a get-together at the church last week honoring E. C. Greenho, for his 30-years as a class teacher. Mr. Greenho was presented with a wrist watch in recognition of his work but was forced to unwrap several boxes before he finally came down to the one in which the watch reposed. , Clark Wehl served as toastmas- ter at the entertainment and introduced a quartet composed of Kenneth Oberlin, Lawrence Bishop, C. B. Williams, and Leaman Grove, which presented several selections and concluded with a special^ little musical skit concerning Mr. Greenho. Russ Rudy served as accompanist for the group. Organization Will Conduct Annual Essay Contest This Wednesday evening, the North Canton American legion post was host to the Stark County council of the 10th district at their home on West Maple street. Announcement was also made that under "Americanism" awards will be given annual essay contest held in the schools for 194Q. Boy's State leaders are to meet at national headquarters on January 27 and 28 to arrange for the 1940 program. National Commander Raymond J. Kelly has contacted all posts in the nation exhorting them to do everything in their power to keep this nation out of war. In his statement to the posts he says, "To support your position on neutrality, go on with your work for an adequate national defense. May you ever realize that our nation needs a defense system that will permit our representatives to go to the conference table backed by a power that truly represents our strength as a nation." He further adds that to members of the legion has been thrown the torch of responsibility for the type, of citizenship that will keep this nation out of war, stating that this nation needs the type of Americanism that was in the minds of the men who framed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. FAIRFIELD, ILL.—In thisr.hnmble home in. Fairfield, Illinois, William Borah was born on June 29, 1865. The spot is about ten miles from Fairfield and a long way from Washington where Senator Borah won an internationa] reputation for fearless statesmanship. CINEMA CLUB MEETS All'members were present at the January meeting of the North Canton Cinema club held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Smith last week. A short talk on "composition" was given by Mr. Smith. Pictures shown included a colored film taken at Niagara Falls. The club's next meeting will be held February 2 at the home of Ralph Spiker. Sponsor Dinner The Middlebranch Mothers' group is sponsoring an Italian of. the band on Friday evening, spaghetti dinner for the benefit of the band on Friday evening, Jan. 26. Dinner will be served before and during the Jackson Township-Mid- dlebranch game, 6 to 8:30 p. m. Outline Program Band Association Plans For Coming Events At the recent meeting of the North Canton School Band association members discussed and outlined the program for the next few months. One activity will be held each month up to and including Jane with the exception of May. On February 13 a card social will be held at the high school and a stunt night on March 4. An April Fo^'. party will be held on April 1 and the annual band festival is scheduled for June 7 and 8. Jr. Women Plan Club Program Hold Meeting at Community Building Monday Members of the Junior Woman's club of North Canton met Monday evening at ihe Community building and discussed club procedure under the direction of Miss Jane Reeder, president. , Miss Reeder read several articles on what other clubs are doing and ideas for future meetings were presented. This was followed by an open forum at which members discussed ways in which the club could be improved. Musical entertainment was provided by the Senior Woman's club chorus under the direction of Mrs. Milo Bixler. Speaker for the evening was was Mrs. George Henderson, who talked briefly on the state federation clubs. HAS GUEST DAY Book Club Sees Display of Dolls by Mrs. C. H. Harrison North Canton Book club observed guest day Tuesday afternoon at their meeting held in the Commun ity building. Mrs. C. H. Harrison displayed her collection of character dolls and revealed interesting facts about native costumes of many lands. Mrs. Harold Dunham gave a group of folk songs accompanied by Mrs. W. H. Mathie. Tea was served by the club. INSTALL NEW CLUB Local Hi-Y Conducts Ritual at Greensburg Wednesday Members of the North Canton Senior Hi-Y club were in Greensburg Wednesday evening to conduct installation services for the new chapter of that organization 3t the high school. Dick Kintz, Max Rohrer, Jim Jester, Dick Waltenbaugh, and Jack Coughlin conducted the ritual with other members of the North Canton club acting as guides for the Greensburg members. Following the ceremony, both clubs were the guests of Harley Givler, principle, in a game program held in teh gymnasium. Refreshments were also served. Darrel L. Brady, star reporter for the Minneapolis Star-Journal and famous war correspondent will speak and show uncensored colored movies of the present European war, Thursday evening, Jan. 25, in the high school auditorium at 8 p. m. Mr. Brady appeared on the Rotary International convention program which was held in Cleveland last June and was considered by those who heard him as the outstanding speaker. He has visited practically every country in Europe and a number of other nations. At the age of 16 he was sent to Austria as a Scout Executive to organize and direct Boy Scout work in that country. His missionary efforts in that work permitted him to tour many countries. Mr. Brady just returned from war-torn Eurone in November where he saw front-line fighting and secured some of the rarest war pictures. In his communication with the Rev. N. B. Emch, local Rotary secretary, he states: "Have just returned on the Independence Hall, November 5, from several months in war-torn Europe. Saw and helped make two thrilling rescues of survivors from torpedoed ships. Believe me, I'm glad to be back in 'the land of the free.' I'm anxious to have the American people see the horrors of this war so that we might stay out of it." The program is sponsored by, the Rotary club, American Legion, and Hoover Engineers' club. The public is invited to attend and admission is by ticket only. Tickets may be secured from any member of the three organizations, at Schafer-Messerly Drug store or the high school auditorium. A freewill offering will be received at the dror to defray expenses. -o Plans Made For Leap Year Dance Will Be Held at Meyers Lake Thursday, Feb. 2 Moonlight Ball. room, Meyers lake, will be the scene of the leap year dance for employes of the Hoover company and their friends on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 2. Harry Grunau's 11 piece band willl play for dancing between the hours of 9 p. m. and 1 a. m. Included in the band are Bill Gannon, a famed drummer, Jack Girt, who gained prominence as a pianist on Major Bowes' program^ and Eleanor Schaffner, songstress over WLW. The band has broadcast over WTAM, WADC, and WLW, and has been heard on the coast-to- coast network of the Columbia system. Celebrities who have appeared with the band in the past are Jack Dempsey, Mildred Harris Chaplin, and Gene and Glenn. Tickets can be secured from Sadie Richards, Margaret Snyder, Glenn Clouser, Paul Reeder, Louise McCherney, Kathryn Doubrava, Co- letta Rothermel, Dick Chenot, Mary Kolp, Kathryn Sprang, Lulu Mc-' Kin, Don Bushong, Ralph Ross, Helen Moore, Don Masline, Beatrice Russell, Jerry McCarty, Anna- belle Richards, Orville Miller, Jim Ashbaugh, and Clair Boger, chairman. Tickets may also be secured at the Community building and Schafer-Messerly drug store. Class Honors E. A. Taber WILL ACT AS HOSTS The North Canton Fraternal Order of Eagles will be host to the 20th district on Monday, Jan. 29, in their home on Portage Street extension. Cities comprising the district are Alliance, Massillon, Wooster, Minerva and Canton. Observes 50th Anniversary as Sunday-School Teacher The E. A. Taber class of First Christian church of Canton comprised of 200 young men, held a two-fold celebration in conjunction with the dinner at the Church Friday evening in which they honored E. A. Taber of North Canton, teacher of the class. Mr. Taber is observing his 50 th anniversary as a Sunday-school teacher, beginning his teaching career at the age of 26 in Bradford, Pa. He came here 22 years ago at which time the Canton class was organized. With the exception of two weeks each summer when he is on vacation, Mr. Taber teaches the class each Sunday morning. On several occasions, feeling he had taught long enough, he tendered his resignation to the class, but it was not accepted. He is employed at the United Engineering corporation. Dinner was served at 6 p. m. to members, their -wives and friends who were addressed by John E. Porter of McKinley high school.. Al- Ransom sang several selections and pupils of the Myrtle Greene Dramatic school presented several readings. Recently elected' officers were installed by the Rev. P. H. Wel- shimer. Officers are: Bernard Ha- gelbarger, president; " Oscar De- ' Hoff, vice president; Kenneth Neff, secretary; Houston LeMaster, corresponding secretary; and Sheldon Moorehead, treasurer. , - "" ..! j \ - ,• -i^j
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Asfe Mother—She Knows
Statistics prove that theygreatest menace on the highway is not the motor car but the person at the wheel. Collisions with other cars, accidents between pedestrians and
cars.traveling at high speed, and driving' on the wrong side
of the road, or failing to give the right of way, are common
- - causes for acidents. Strangely enough four out of five fatal
accidents occur on dry roads in clear weather, which indi-
: eates that drivers are more careful when driving in bad
weather.
Current statistics indicate that drivers as a whole are
J improving, and it is expected that the report for 1939 will
show fewer fatal tragedies and fewer accidents, than in the
previous year.
For a long time youth was accused with guilt for most
of the accidents on streets and highways. Whether youth
has improved the record, or just started "fighting back" is
/'-"-•"not certain. But youth has retorted very emphatically in
attempts to prove that the middle-aged and older people are
poorer drivers than young men and women. The question is
still in the debatable stage as to whether the fast-driving
~ youth or the slow-going oldester bumjps the most cars in
traffic.
Young and middle-aged women and girls are very resentful of accusals to the effect, that as drivers, the female
, is more deadly than the male. Strangely enough some young-
•.. er women find fault with the 'way their mothers drive. We
often wonder whether that is why so many mothers and
- grandmothers have surrendered their place at the wheel.
IV The safety of our streets and highways are dependent
_ upon "the skill and expertness of all classes of drivers, and for
that reason we iind. watchful care "being exercised over the
>. ^'highways by the School Patrol, Safety Councils and groups,
4 "^as.'well as by citizens,, everywhere.
'r"'v&r. '.The highway officials and the traffic officers are bet-
"' ■ ter acquainted than anybody _else with the chap called "Old
-^fan* |
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