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PAGE FOUR ATHENS BANNER-HERALD 4 Published Eve? Evening Except Saturday and Sunday and on Sunday Morning by Athens Publishing Co, ————————————————————————————————————e e Wl Earl B Braswell ..., Publisher and General Muanager B I . iiieieeerzasasesss RdItOP Bryan C, Lumpkin .. ..............-.Managing Editor National Advertising Representatives Chas H, Eddy Company, New York Park.-Lexington Buflding; Chicago, Wrigley Building; Boston Old South :B‘:I‘ISIII£ J. B. Reough Rhodes-Haverty Building, At. ] Members Of the Assoclated Press The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for mcauon of all news dispatches credited to it or not o ise credited in the paper, also to all local news W therein, All rights of republication of special ches also reserved, T ——————— Full Leased Wire of the Associated Press with the Lead. “ing Features and Comics of the N. E. A. - Wasted Energy ’ By BRUCE CATTON This modern world abhors waste. When it finds any source of energy going unused—a waterfall, a factory, & coal mine, or whatnot—it exerts every effort to put that energy to work. But there is one kind of energy which is wasted every day, sometimes in the most extravagant and tragic manner, about which we seldom bother to think twice. That is human energy—the energy, to be exact, of bad men and bad women, the outlaws, the people whe rebel violently against any and all restraints. Think, for instance, of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, those precious Texans Wwho were finally shot to death in Louisiana after compiling a crim inal record about as vicious as any in western his tory. Within the last two years no fewer than 12 mur ders were definitely ascribed to these two. Nine of their victims were policemen. Bank robberies, high way holdups, filling station stickups, kidnapings— the crimes of this nature on their record are almost beyond counting. They roved from Texas to lowa, irresponsible and dangerous, cutting a swath that made Dillin ger look like a lad on his way home from Sunday ‘school. Finally, of course, the law caught up with them. Deputy sheriffs ambushed them along a lonely country road and filled them full of lead, ending forever that particular chapter in criminal history. But one is forced to wonder, thinking about this pair—what was it that set them off on the wrong path, anyway? How could society have prevented that costly waste of potentially useful energy? For it was a waste—make no doubt of that. Two youngsters who can do all these did have abound ing energy, enormous vitality. The force that makes a man a dangerous outlaw is, at bottom, the same kind of force that enables a man to do the great, hard, and useful jobs that keep the world turning; it just gets directed down the wrong channel. How could society have prevented it? Not being very wise, we don't know, and if we did know we should probably act too late. But” sooner or later we must find out. " There is no more terrible waste than the ‘waste involved in the career of a gunman like Clyde Bar- Trow. Racial conflict is a bitter and destructive thing. LTauckily, it can be averted—and it frequently is—by the exercise of intelligence and a gpirit of fairness. A New York broker took a taxicab one night re cently and got into an argument with the driver, a colored man. The argument waxed hot, and the broker cursed the driver, who hit him with his fist as a result. A little later the broker died as a result of the blow. The Negro was arrested. " When he got into court, the two p&yple who urged that the case against him be dropped were the brother ‘and wife of the dead man—both of them vesidents of North Carolina. They sald they were satisfied that the Negro ‘struck in self-defense, and that no good would be done in prosecuting him.+So he went free. What might have developed into a bitter raclal ‘quarrel was quieted by the good sense and intelli gent understanding displayed by these two people. . The girls and women of Billings, Montana, have won a victory over the censors. The city park board originally announced that .*shorts, scanties, and abbreviated attire” in general would not be allowed on city tennis courts; then, when the wo men protested, the board said that shorts could be ‘worn, but that they must reach at least to the knee and must not be too snug. _ Still the women protested. So, finally, the board ‘gurrendered, ruling that women could wear in pub- Yie “any costume based on common sense and de cency."” ~ And this seems like a very sensible ruling, which’ ‘other park commissioner might well copy. These ‘elaborate rules that anxious people set up for wo ‘men’s costumes, on bathing beaches or in parks, are invariably quite absurd. The “common sense and decency” regulation is all ‘any such regulations need to contain. ~ HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP = fut By DAN THOMAS | ' NEA Service Staff Correspondent. | | HOLLYWOOD.—What, no legs? | ' That invariably is the question asked by the old timer in Hollywood as he gazes at a group of pho tographs of girls making their initial bow before the movie cameras. He is used to seeing legs, lots of legs, and maybe more. "In the old days, that's the way girls were launched upon their careers as screen actresses. They were photographed, - probably hundreds of times, in scanty bathing suits and gauzy drapes. And through those photographs, they were brought to the attention of the public. Marlene Dierich’'s introductory ballyhoo featured her shapely legs. Gloria Swanson was a bathing beauty. Joan Crawford and Jean Harlow were ex ploited: in abbreviated attire. Those were the good old days. Today, because of a new' policy of modesty ruling Hollywood, poten tial scpeen stars must rely largely upon facial beauty. to attract public attention. This’ policy, incidentally, is in force because of greatly increased censorship of the entire movie industry . What a tough break for the girls just breaking the ice! To be sure one sees a few pictures now and then of actresses in bathing costumes or other scanty. outfits. But, generally speaking, the girl of today must depend largely upon her face. While a beautiful face will attract attention, it is as a candle beside the sun when compared with & pair. of million-dollar legs. ~ Jean Harlow and Franchot Tone were in a clinch % a boat deck for a scene in their new picture, t Percent Pure.” “Don’t fight him, Jean, or he'll ‘_‘w Your hat off,” instructed Director Jack Con :*’.“"luét," replied Tone. “I haven't had any break & Jant.” " ,‘l-‘vl‘, & g f‘hdéhm’s another item on la Harlow—of inter _ est prebably only to girls. Jean now is tinting the ‘?\f; s of her finger nails a deep red, leaving the rest 4 s‘i; thoat any polish whatever. ) ey * Class distinction may be recognized in most ~ places, but to Constance Bennett it doesn’'t mean a - thing. The other day Louis B. Mayer’s sister-in law wa %fla Connie’s set. But the actress Bi s S S osikers. o 0 the s S ‘W”%fim? B u BACKING UP THE COMMUNITY One of the greatest contributions the cit izens of Athens can make for the advance ment of this community is to support the Chamber of Commerce in a liberal man ner. This organization is not a money mak ing enterprise, but a community clearing house; a place where all the ills are car ried and an organization of service and good will. However, it can not serve the ‘interest of the people without a supporting fund for operating expenses. The officers, with the exception of the secretary, are not financially beneficiaries, but volunteers in the cause of community building. It is an organization without capital stock, dependent entirely upon dues or subscriptions on the monthly pay ment plan. If the eitizens do not support it, its activities are bound tobe curbed and its usefulness impaired. One of the great est assets to any community is a live and functioning Chamber of Commerce or com mercial body. If there is anything to be done in a civiec, public or business way, the Chamber of the Commerce is the first agency to be called upon. Much is expect ed of this organization, but in comparison, little is done for it. If we are to keep abreast of the times, it is highly important to give to this institution cooperation and liberal financial support. ' ‘ DESTRUCTION OF THE ELM ’ Unless a remedy is found for the protec tion and preservation of the elm tree, in a very few years, the elm will be lost the same as has been the chestnut. A generation or so ago, the chestnut tree was as common in the forest as is now the pine tree, but disease appeared that soon killed the chestnut trees, not only in the south, but throughout the nation. The Charleston News and Courier, issues a warning to foresters for the protection of the elm which is being rapidly killed by disease over which there does not seem to be any control. The News and Courier, in part, says: “Unless the Dutch elm disease, already discovered in five states, is controlled quickly, the great tree of the Pilgrims is likely to go the way of the chestnut. The warning is issued by Joseph Edgar Cham berlin in American Forests. The disease has been found in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and Ohio. ““There can be no penny-pinching in dealing with the disease in its incipient state,” Mr. Chamberlin says. “By such a policy the elms of the nation may be lost, as were the chestnuts.” Some idea of the way the dis ease strikes at the elm trees may be gath ered from Holland. “In Holland there were something like 30,000 elm trees and in eleven years 17,000 have keen killed by the disease. In Nuremberg more than 30,- 000 trees have been destroyed.” The dis ease was first discovered in America in 1930, in Cleveland and Cincinnat. Three years later it was discovered in New Jer sey and New York, and soon after in Con necticut and Marylard. About New York city more than 1,500 elm trees have been affected.” As shade trees, the elm is one of the most desirable.. Government protection should be called for and immediate action taken for the eradication of the insect or disease that is growing so hazardous for the elm. 1 AN UNUSUAL CASE ~ The laws of Italy are, we believe, differ ‘ently constructed than are the laws of this country. That is, insofar as relates to dam lages occurring with automobiles., An un usual case is reported from Italy that may be true and it may not be true, but we are giving the decision rendered by a judge be fore whom the case was tried. An autoist had the right-of-way on the highway ; a pig deliberately sauntered into the road, laid down and refused to budge. The autoist swerved around its pigskin, but so doing, the automobile was damaged; the motorist sued the owner of the pig for damages, the case was tried in the courts and after a lengthy argument, the judge rendered the following decision: “When the comportment of an animal, without going into the hypotheses of fault or force majeure, sets in motion elements ‘which otherwise would have remained in ert, and these elements in turn, through no fault of their own, but due to the ani mal’s comportment, cause damage to be done, the casual connection between the comportment of the animal, for which the law holds the proprietor to be responsible, and the occurrence causing the damage, appears to be uninterrupted.” TEACHING “FAMILY LAW” The department of education of the State of New York has introduced an in novation in the way of teaching family law which appears will prove popular as well as beneficial to those availing themselves of the opportunity of studying law. The proposed course will be free and open to adults. In commenting on the inno vation, the Literary Digest, says: “A free course in “family law” is being offered to adults by the New York State Education Department. The course, which is designed especially for women, is ar ranged in three groups: Personal, which embraces marriage, property, wills and trusts, inheritance, insurance and bhanking; family, including landlord and tenant, home ownership, mortgages and debtor and creditor; State, including citizenship, pub lic and private rights and duties and pub lic welfare and unemployment relief. “In other words,” says the announce ment, “the wife who visualizes, plans, builds and shares in partnership with her husband, will now be able to learn the val uable lessons of familv law—a law of do mestic ‘profit and loss’.” The introduction in the department of education of New York state, a course in “family law” is wise action on the part of the officials and should be emulated by educational authorities in other states. : e —————————————— _ The island of Bermuda is slowly sinking into the sea. 5 THE BANNER-HERALD, ATHENS, GEPEG_I& ' A DAILY CARTOON Another Industrial Menace 74 2N eRN e T RN | /?';’)’;fi:\ '/%/ 7 = THIS SHOLLD ";-73, i‘\ft‘«_\ ;2«{?/ S HAVE TO HAPPEN "(W AN IL%‘?‘/ 07 N mest oel & H [ ”% L % (et 2 oSS nums [l i 1.( s | coony | | A V7O V 0 0 T {llml{ 'flir / € R \[T “ A “fl(u "3, T / 4 :;%s%f////l/iy/%f/'xfyxx//xf//.z//'fj - : o qj\\/ J A }}(l/. B | BE gAR S .§\§ We - % ~-;JL Wiy “,“*‘.é't«‘;gr@%a‘f,d o, ~— e W Y AR vk . et ; ) /l"/’// 107 2z \\\\\ NN v/ ////// )'77/1/{;, ol ¥ \ .}\‘“\s\\\ N sk - S\ L, 7LI NN DID IT EVER OCCURTOYOU - - A Little of Everything, Not Mufhiff\nything Albert Taylor, author, play wright, producer, director and actor, of the ‘old school” type as well as of the modern pic ture preducing profession is now in Hollywood, directing dialogues for motion pictures. - Mr. Taylor will be pleasantly re membered here as the leading man with the Montgomery Players that appeared here continuously for four monthsg back in 1928 at the old Colonial theater. During his stay in this city, the Montgomery peo ple met with a remarkably success ful engagement, due in a great measure to the acting and produc ing of a repertoire of high class comedies and dramas by Mr. Tay lor. He is an “old timer” in the legitimate show business and has played the leading parts in many productions, comedy, drama and Shakespearian roles. In the “good old days” of the show business, before jazz mu sic and musical comedies held sway in popularity with the public, Albert Taylor “stood 'em up” in the theaters where he was playing, “The Seige of the Alamo,” and many other beautiful dramas, fill ed with pathos and comedy were pleyed by Mr. Taylor. In his earlier days, he was a favorite on Broad way, playing with Booth and Bar rett and other notables in those days and times. He made good in the repertoire of Shakespearian plays, after which he orpanized his own company and played in all the leading cities throughout the coun try. If we remember correctly, we played Taylor with his “Seige of the Alamo,” back in 1893 at Tam pa, Fla. and possibly in Key West. Mr, Taylor and the late Ed die G. Gidley, manager of the Palace theater, were great friends. Mr. Gidley's first ex perience in the show business was in the legitimate line. During his engagement in this city with the Montgomery Players, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Gidley and the writer of this column spent a num ber of pleasant moments between “cues” while the play was going on at the theater. Mr. ‘Taylor-is a most delightful conversationalist, educated, refined and one of the best informed men we know. A native of Montgomery, Ala., he is endowed with all of the beautiful traits of character of the men of the “old south”. Mr. Taylor's ad dress is 7002 Hawthorne avenue, Hollywood, Cal. | This may be a “Blue Mon day” for some of the candi dates for the postmastership here. Some of the candidates - are sanguine over their chan ces, but in our belief it is all a lottery. It is expected that the exami ners will be here this week; their presence, no doubt, will create a ripple in the ranks of the numer ous applicants, all of whom will soon know their fate. It is well to be optimistic, but at the same time conservative—then the loss ot the appointment will not be so great a shock. Only one can be appointed out of the “baker’s doz en” applying. Before the end of another week, we hope to be able to announce the successful appli cant. Then the agony will be over and those losing should forever hold their peace with the satisfac tion of knowing that they di@ their ; oo e S Reß RSy Rain Cuts Sunday School Attendance; Methodist Largest Reports this morning from eight of the nine local churches, showed large decreases in Sunday school attendances yesterday, probably because of bad weather. No report was available from First |Baptist church, First Metho dist had the largest number pre sent of those reported with 392 at tending, including 47 men and 49 women in the Bible classes. Second ““unbiased deend. fearless’’ |An unbiased and fearless recording of - actualities is sought. The conflicting sides in any dispute are accorded the same objective treat ment in the telling of the news. Correctness of statement so far as humanly possible is another fundamental. Fom * Gude o g Edor of The Associated Press A single sentence sums up the ideals and policies of the world’s foremost news gathering organization. A phrase tells the story of its unfailing reliability.. ».» THE ASSOCIATED PRESS reporter’s instructions are simple —-get the facts and present them clearly. Within the limits of truth and good taste, there are . Athens Banner-Herald et e Gttt sSt highest attendarce was at Prince Avenue Baptist who reported 381. [Eighty-three men and (fifty-folr women were present in the Bible classas. Young Harris had the third high est present, with 199. No report was available rrom the Bible class es. East Atnens Baptist reported 187 attending Sunday school, with 38 mcp and 54 women in the Bible cilasses. ' One hundred and seventy-seven was present at Sunday school ser vices at First Christian church yvesterday, with 28 men and 27 la dies in the Bible classes, Central Presbyterian church reported 145 present, with 22 men and 20 wo men in the Bible classes. | Ocon=e Street Methodist had 141 present at Sunday school, with 25 men and 15 ladies attending the Bible classes, West End reported 105 at Sunday school: which in cluded 15 men and 14 wom=2n in the ‘Bible classes. - A Famous Sister HORIZONTAL Answer to Previous Puzle in Congress, 5 oSyl " ETIETIAR] ClErTer) 11 Dr e e the INSIEIAMO] ICIAMS[EVIE ; e UL EMMOIEICONISIEDEN] 20 She was aRe 12 lx)-todgex;odge. NEBIM L IQEIISO] O P T 5.2 OIS MM LILUMIEY |, treaker (ob. 15 Otive shrub. AHOISITISHERIV IO ¢ (o) [B] 35 C2id poblicity, 16 Announces. fl@lflflmnmfl 26 5 o 17 Packs of cards. |SpRIEINERAIL ENR 27 Ethica - 19 Narrative CHARTISHS EMIATT ‘r‘fl 29 Set"xcal.‘ s ENISTE [E[SIIDADMJAR] 29 it 21 Type standord. 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VERTICAL 16 She was her 48 You, 41 Palm stems 2To wander. brother’s —— 51 Pronoun. used for 3 Sneaky. while he was 52 South Carolina LETER L : \vifi \‘Hiflfl “lfil e B T — W HIIV-.\\\Hl\‘ll\‘W& o flI\‘.\\flflQ&IQIIIII INAEENENEN %0 P N Tl SN L =] A TN e \‘\ ‘ 7 ,: , ] N N 7 [ a . e SR e TTN N & fllll!&'lfl&%llll fill&fllll?&ilIl no taboos of fear or favor. The news is reported honestly and completely. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS exists solely - 7 mea,m Associated D 2N to collect and transmit news. Unhampered by partisan eco nomic, political or religious connection or control, its staff teports the news of the world impartially and accurately.” - MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1934, s T AR ¢ § 1y KIWANIS MEETS E. 8. Sell, local »Weather Man,” will speak on the weather at the Kiwanis meeting tomoryoy afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Georgian hotel. Prof, Sell is an interesting speaker, and g full attendance is exbected tg hear him. /
