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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1942-11-12, Page 6A G E G THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Aylmer Citizens Bid Adieuto Judgeand Mrs. Livermore The following article was publish -teacher of a class of boys and was 1 of sup erintendent with ed in the St Thomas Times JoLrrna Sunday School p of November 4th. l.0. B. Monteith, Mrs. Livermore taught The town of Aylmer and the county II a elass of girls in the Sunday School. of Elgin bid farewell. to Judge and Mr. Livermore also was a member. of the church session. Fled Hunt chairman of 'the Xyl - mer y mer Board of Education,`said that the services of Judge Livermore would be greatly missed by the body. "He was a valued member of the Board of Judge of Norfolk county, The event Education, and his moving away will was attended by 200 Aylmer friends,. • colleagues of the bar and county of= ficiais. It was a tribute to the many contributions Judge and Mrs. Liver - mere have made to Aylmer and Elgin society during their -14 years' -resi- the lodge in 1929 and was elevated to deuce here, an occasion• to compliment the rank of ruling master in 1935. In Judge Livermore on his new appoint- ment and at the same time an im- pressive farewell. Sponsored by the many societies and organizations at. , Aylmer with which the well-known and of the Mocha Temple Shrine at couple were actively connected, -the London. "He was a perfect example banquet was one of the largest gath- of the principles'on which the Masonic Brings of this nature that East El craft is based—brotherly love, relief gin ha -s ever seen. and truth. Eleven speakers 1representing the Spencer McConnell, president of county of Elgin, the town of Aylmer, the Rotary Club spoke of the valued St. Paul's United' Church, the Board services which Judge Livermore had of Education. Masonic Lodge, the rendered this. organization. He war Home and School Association, the a charter member, secretary' for eight King's Daughter, and the Order of years, vice president for a. time, and the Eastern Star, spoke briefly of the president for the past year., "Last noteworthy record of achievement left year under his presidency - was the behind by the Livermores ih these var- !most successful year Rotary in Ayl- ious fields. At the conclusion of the mer ever had," declared Mr. McColl. - program, Judge and Mrs. Livermore : nell. Mr.MeConnell- said that it was were presented with a handsome ce-largely through the efforts of Judge darlined walnut chest as a token of Livermore that the Aylmer Rotarians the esteem in which. Aylmer held the adopted' another RotaryClub in the honored couple. Mrs, Livermore was blitz area of England and sent them presented with an attractive wall '$1,000 for bomb relief purposes. "He plaque by Verdun Chapter, No. 36, :exemplifies one of the mottoes of Ro- O,E.S. of which she was one of its tary which is "service above self." most active workers. I Lieut Alex Tisdale of the Elgin The farewell banquet was arrang-Regiment, Reserve Battalion, a young ed by a committee of Aylmer •eiti- !Aylmer lawyer, bid farewell to Judge tens. One of those who took -a part Livermore on behalf of the regiment in promoting the gathering was. H, and colleagues of the bar, Lieut Tis- S. Balfour, associate with Judge Liv,- dale expressed the hope that Judge ertnore in the law firm Livermore, Livermore could remain associated Ponsford and Balfour, Mr. Balfour is with the regiment and attend camp now the last remaining partner in with them next summer. this well-known law firm, since Lieut. ` Mrs. Frank Leeson spoke on behalf G. A. Ponsford is now overseas with of the Home and School Association, the Essex Scottish Regiment. on the executive of which Mrs. Liver - Thomas Barnecott, mayor of Ayl- more served in several capacities. Mrs. Mrs, Ernest S. Livermore, : two of their most valued and most liked citi- zens, at a complimentary banquet here Tuesday night, the eve of their departure for Simeoe where Mr. Liv- ermore takes over new duties as the be a serious loss for us," he declared. Dr. H. J. Hart, master of Mala- hide Masonic Lodge, No. 140, traced Judge .Livermore's' Masonic career, Judge Livermore was initiated into 1936 he •occupied the eoveted;position of grand master of this district. In later. years he became a member of Burleigh Preceptory at St. Thomas mer, was chairman of the evening's program. The gathering was held in the Legion Hall and members of the Canadian Legion Ladies' Auxiliary served a delicious turkey dinner. Civic Career Speaking for the town of Aylmer Mr. Barnecott expressed regrets that they were losing the servid:s of Judge and Mrs. Livermore and trac- ed the civic career of Judge Liver- more. He was first elected to the Ayl- mer Council. in 1930 and was reeve of the town during 1932, 1933 and 1934. He was elected to the office of coun- ty warden' for the year 1934. ands dur- Leslie Cole thanked the couple' for the years of faithful service they had. rendered the King's Daughters. Mrs, ,Charles Burgess spoke on behalf of Verdun Chapter No. 36, O.E.S. and' Mrs. William Turner made the pre- sentation to Mrs. Livermore for this organization. In Aylmer 14 Years In their replies both Mr. and Mrs. Livermore expressed regrets .at hav- ing to leave Aylmer. "I don't think we had deserved this," said Judge Livermore. "Anything we did was our duty, and one does not deserve any commendation for doing ene's duty." ing the same year he 'vas also police Judge Livermore said he came to Ayl- magistrate for Elgin County. He mer some 14 years ago and recounted signed magisterial work to carry oh the coincidenee which first brought his private practice. "He opened a him to Aylmer. He was on a debating practice: in. St. Thomas," .said Mayor -team at Osgoode Hall in February Barnecott, "but he thought so much 1927, ,and on this occasion he .met • of Aylmer that he continued to live Blake Miller of Aylmer. "He asked me here traveling back and forth to his if i had yet planned to practice law business." Mayor Barnecott also point- any place and I replied that I had not, ed out that Judge Livermore was a "Aylmer needs a good Grit lawyer,' member of the board of the Elgin he told me. I looked, over the record of County Children's Aid Society for the lawyers then practicing at Aylmer past six years, and president of the land 'I decided that Aylmer•did need a board for the past two years•, He Was good Grit lawyer. The result was a charter member of the Aylmer Ro- that 3 came to Aylmer after finish- tary Club, and held the chair as pre- ing at Osgoode Hall. sident'last year. •Judge Livermore said that in 1936 „-- Warden Ralph Aticklaid spoke of after he resigned magistrateship be Judge! Livermore's contributions tc was called to Toronto by the Attorn- the county of Elgin and .tothe coun- ley General's department and, offered r ty council. - CHe started an Institut I the position of chief crown counsel ion among the county councilors that for the province. "He said he'd give will, always, live after him." said War- ' me a month to. think it over, and told den Auckland. "I refer to the banquet line I'd have to come to Toronto - to in January for the County Council i live. I said without hesitation. `No', and county official's. There is'another , Life in Aylmer always seemed good institution that will always stand as and appealed to me," He said it was a a tribute to the executive ability of great delight to have his. parents, Mr. Mr. Livermore, I refer to the Child :and Mrs. James Livermore of Olinton, yen's Aid Society, which was always , in attendance at the banquet. "To a contentious problem' tossed back them, I'm no judge. PM still just a and forth- between city, the county kid. My mother still. .enquires' about aril the society itself. But during his what kind of underwear I'm wear - tenure of office on the board as its ing." Judge Livermore saidthat their president, Mr. Livermore has ironed home south of Simcoe would always out practically all of those d.ifficul- be open t6` Agin County friends and ties. We, as county` officials, have re- he expressed the hope that at some, grets along with the town of Aylmer future date they could return to Ayl- at losing you, but we do know that mer to reside. 'what is our loss is someone else's Seated at the head table with Judge gain." and Mrs. Livermore and Judge Liv - 3. D. 'Manson, county clerk, also ermore'sP arents were Wilfred and spoke . briefly as a representative of . Jack; two sons of the Livermares. Elgin. Periods of community singing Active in Church Rev. W. D. Stenlake spoke' on be- half of St. Pauls United Church ami described .1'ud a and Mrs,Livermore. e' as "ardent active supporters of the C'hrlstien Church, Mr. Livermore, was were led by James Barnum with kelp', Wilson at the piano, Musical numbers on the program included vio- lin selections by Mrs.' Dy. Pauline Mc- Niece, solos by Mrs. Roy Harvey and by James Barnum. Mrs. D. M. Ha'penny accompanied on the piano ODT Tire Rating Exceeded By Many Livestock Trucks, As a rubber saving measure more than . half the livestock • trucks, checked in a recent study at the Chicago Union Stock Yards hauled loads that equalled or exceeded ODT` rated tire load capacities both to and frommarket, according to R. C. Ashby, chief in, livestock marketing, University of Illinois college of ag- riculture, vilio made the study. Of the 226 trucks, 115, or almost 51 per cent of them, hauled loads' both ways that equalled or exceeded the ODT rating, he reported. One hundred of the trucks, about 26 per cent of them, hauled 100 per cent' or more of 'capacity on one trip but less than 75 per cent of ,capacity on the other. There were only 51 trucks, or about 22 per cent, that hauled less than 100per -cent of capacity both ways. On inbound trips 152 of the trucks, or 67 per cent, hauled loads exceeding 100 per cent of rated tire capacity, • Truckmen estimated they could continue hauling for nine months with their present rubber. This was the average for all 226 trucks, based upon mileage expectancy for their poorest tires. Results of similar surveys for the National Stock Yards, , Peoria, Ill., and the Springfield, III.; markets will be available soon. The Clean and Neat Girl Is the One Who Appeals Girls who give evenings at cdni- munity centers 'to entertain men in uniform, . discover that to do the, rhumba isnit enough to insure pop- ularity with boys in khaki and blue. To dance well is an asset of course, but it counts lots more when the girl herself is a dainty partner, whose appearance from head -to -foot im- plies a wholesome acquaintance with soap and water. In army or navy life; boys quickly develop a deep respect for cleanliness which makes them critical of anyone whose stand- ard in this respect is not high. Especially in hot summer months the girl who wants to be a genuine- ly pleasant dance partner must be careful about soap -and -water clean- liness. In every detail she should be as though she had just stepped from her bath—which, indeed, is just what she must do, She would have a poor opinion herself of any soldier who came to a dance dtraight from maneuvers without a shower and a change, and the rule applies just the same to her. Keeping Children Cool Many children who in past sum- mers went daily in the family car to a nearby brook, beach, or swim scolding ming pool, are unable to do so this year. Parents may be put to it to find ways of keeping youngsters cool and contented, yet if there is a bathtub or shower the cooling off will not be difficult. A splash in the tub may be a poor substitute for the vigorous exercise of swimming, but it is a thoroughly effective means of soothing hot or perspiring bodies. It has at least one advantage aver the old swimming hole, for when - soap is used, the bath cleanses as well as cools. If daily or twice -dally periods in tub or shower are offered to children as a real privilege, and if play is permitted before or after, youngsters will welcome the bath and look forward to it with eager- ness. Milk Quota Can Be Eaten In Many Delicious Forms, Milk is a cheap food at any cost, considering the food value it gives. Grownups as well as, children need it; and from a pint to -a quart a day should - be allowed for each member .of the family. The fact that milk is the sole food of the new-born infant and that it continues to be 'a main indigence in his diet throughout childhood shows its importance to growth. A young child can get the material' he. needs far building strong bones and teeth only through milk. ' Milk is rich in the minerals cal- cium and phosphorus. In addition, whole milk has .a high place among foods because of the quality of, its' protein (ranking with meat, eggs and fish), the value, abundance and variety of its vitamins, :and -the en- ergy which its fat and sugar yield. The daily quota of •milk can be eaten through other forms than fresh whole -milk, as in cheese, milk soups, or creamed dishes, but sub- stitution of cheese for all of the daily milk quota is not recommended. It is better for adults to use part milk and part cheese. The following are about equal in the,. food values; for which milk is primarily important:. 1 quart of fluid whole milk; 17 ounces of evap- orated milk, 1 quart of 'skim milk plus 11/2 ounces of butter; 5 ounces of American (Cheddar) cheese; 41 ounces of dried whole milk; and 3% ounces of dried skim milk plus 11/2 ounces of butter. Use of Chevrons Depicts 9 Early Customs of Marines Prior to the adoption of chevrons, non-commissioned officers of the United • ` Staten marine corps were distinguished - by bars. Earlier, epaulettes and other marks were used to designate ranks of sergeants and corporals. Sleeve stripes were adopted in 1833 when, an order approved by President Andrew Jackson provided that serge_ants,be designated by two Small stripes of worsted lace worn. on each arra below the elbow. Cor- porals wore one stripe. During the American Revolution non.-commissionedofficers of the marine corps were distinguished' by pieces of cloth sewn upon the right shoulder of their jackets., Sergeants wore red patches and corporals wore green. Stripes styled, by . President Jack- son were used until 1836 when ser- geants were ordered to wear chev- rons having two angles of tinsel lace on each arm above the elbow:' Corporals wore the same chevrons below the elbow and lance corporals wore a plain stripe of worsted lace on each arm below the elbow. Marine corps chevrons, .a decade later, were yellow silk lace, each stripe being one-half inch wide: They were worn on the uniform coat above, the elbow. Scarlet edgings, one-eighth of an inch wide, were added in 1875. Since 1900 styles and material of marine corps chevrons have changed frequently.-Designs,`except those of sergeant, corporal and private first. class, have been adopted, alaol- ished and changed as needed. ow ne oungster Began Uncle Sam's facts and figures are usually for grown-ups, but one moth- er saw interest for her seven-year old in a recent announcement. When the navy stated that each year the average gob buys 24 cakes of toilet soap, she let her young hopeful fig- ure out that most men in blue use a cake of soap every two weeks. To this particular lad, sailors were all heroes. So mother suggested that she would "issue" soap to him, and he could see if he lived up to navy standards. He was delighted, and mother now reports that he takes his baths most willingly and comes regularly to table with hands and face well washed. Good habits are a matter of train- ing. With this child, the navy ap- peal worked. With another, it may_ be the fact that a favorite baseball hero takes a shower after every game. Many a wise parent finds that hero-worship brings quicker re- sults and happier attitudes than sim- ple requests or than nagging or Asking for Soap `Issue' Famous Cardiff Giant Was Proved to Be a Hoax The Cardin Giant, strong con- tender for the title of "greatest hoax of all time," was the contract- ed ontracted figure of a giant more than 10 feet tall: Uncovered by well dig- gers on the farm of a William New- ell in Cardiff, N. Y., it was rumored to be the petrified figure of a pre- historic man. It was exhibited (for an admission fee) to thousands of the curious. Paleontologists, physi- cians and art connoisseurs offered theories on its origin ranging from petrification to a buried Phoenician statue. Andrew D. White of Cornell and Dr. O. C. Marsh of Yale proclaimed it a hoax and, pressed by the result- ing esulting inquiries, neighbors recalled the arrival of a big box to the farm. Eventually the giant was discovered to have been carved by a Chicago sculptor from a . block of gypsum. The hoax was perpetrated by New- ell's ewell's brother -in law, George Hull, partly to make money and partly to gull an Iowan clergyman with whom he had arguments on giants in Biblical times. To Clean Water -Paint Walls Walls painted with modern water - thinned washable paints may be washed by sponging the surface lightly, using a soft sponge or cloth and plenty of . water. A small amount of mild soap may be used if necessary to loosen the dirt. If it is the first time the wall has been washed since being painted, it is a good practice to add 2 to 3 per cent of ordinary 40 per cent formalde- hyde to the washing water. This will prevent the paint film from absorb- ing water and will toughen its re- sistance to abrasion. Always start at the bottom of the wall, working up, so that dirty water, running down from the sponge, will not wet the dry wall below in streaks. Hurry Up, Rookie! A captain at Lawson Field, ,Ga., was surprised last week when he was nearly knocked down 'by a per- spiring and breathless recruit run- ning down the line toward Hangar No. L The rookie was wearing a parachute. Between gasps, he apol- ogized to the officer, "Very sorry, sir. But I was told that: if I ,could borrow a parachute, I'd be able to get a ride to New York and back in one of the new Link. Trainers." If you didn't know, Link Trainers are used ,in blind flying instruction —they are a fully equipped chunk of fuselage, Without wings, which nev- er leave the floor of the training hall, much less fly from Georgia to New York! Blackboard Finish A blackboard surface can easily be applied to new plaster or on wallboard, A suitable .priming coat should first be applied on the sur- face. When this has dried hard, a body coat of medium gray should be applied. If necessary apply two thin coats' allowing ample time be- tween coats for drying and' harden- ing. After sandpapering lightly, a coat of superfine lampblack (ground in japan), thinned with turpentine and a small amount of good varnish should be applied over this surface. Old Trade Center In pre -Suez canal days, Alex- , andretta was a busy Mediterranean outlet for the rich caravan trade moving slowly overland from Per- sia and India. Modern rail connec- tions have put It in line for improve- ments designed to make the city an increasingly useful doorway for fu- ture Levant trade. Leading exports from Alexandretta are normally cot- ton, tobacco, licorice, fruits, live- stock, silk cocoons, and textiles. All trade routes in this part ofthe world follow paths made famous by legend and history since men first pushed theirboats from shore. In and near the isle -spattered Aegean, such map names as Troy and Helle- spont, the "Enchanted Cyclades," Lesbos, and Santothrake call to mind the real and mythical figures of Homer and the Argonauts, Sap- pho, Helen of Troy and the Trojan Horse, Apollo, the lovers Leander and Hero, and the conquerors Xer- xes, Aleitander, and Darius. Horses Need Worm Treatment. There are still more 'than 10 mil- lion horses and 4 million mules in the United States and, all together, they are worth . well over a billion dollars. Scientists say it is excep- tional to find a horse entirely free from redworms which destroy in- testinal tissues, remove blood and cut off the blood supply, form cysts, and block the intestines. Farm horses are even more heavi- ly infested than town horses. To re- move and destroy these worms, , Du Pond chemists advise that recom- mendeddosages of phenothiazine should be administered, preferably by a veterinarian. To kill the para- sites in the droppings, before they enter the horse, about 15 or 16 pounds of synthetic urea per ton of feces will do the trick. However, since urea and other forms of nitro- gen which give control outside the animal are scarce, proper handling and disposal of manure is even more important than ever. Pass the Shears! An essential man fn his commu- nity is Pvt. Harold Bracken, of Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Recently he en- listed in Uncle Sam's army, When he arrived at the Fort Leavenworth Reception Center, he was surprised to learn that he was immediately to return home on furlough. Seems that his employer had presented artily officials with an affidavit at- testing the 22 -year-old soldier's pe- culiar talents and declaring that in- convenience and kiss td a'large num- ber of sheep raisers in Nodaway county, Missouri, would result if he were not granted a furlough. The furlough was granted, and Private Bracken returned to Nodaway coun- ty for two weeks, during which he sheared 5,000 sheep! THURS., NOV, 12,1942 Sportsmen's Tax Fund Used for Wildlife Aid Only about , one gunner in a hun- dred can tell you what- has hap- pened to the $9,000,000 that has been collected from sportsmen 'through.: the federal 'excise tax on ammuni- tion and sporting arms. Every dime of rt has been ear- marked for conservation and propa- gation since ropa-gation-since the Pittman -Robertson act was passed in 1937. The job that is being done fere conservation with this fund, represents the most important forward_ step in conser- vation since the Migratory Bird Treaty act of 1918, Wildlife conservation and restora- tion in the United States is bound to continue during the war in spite of some curtailment of state funds due to the failureof hunters to pur- chase hunting licenses. From two to three million doharsshould be available annually under the terms of the Pittman -Robertson act '1937.. Every penny of it is earmarked - for distribution to 46 of the 48 states to further the Federal Aid hi Wild- life Restoration program. This is money thathas been raised by a 10 per cent tax on the purchase price of sporting arms and ammu- nition and there is a considerable balance on hand to tide over the period while consumer interest fn sporting weapons, shells and car- tridges is impaired by war inter- ests, activities and restrictions. Tens of thousaniis of acres now be long to the public that would other - Can't Replace Parents A college may be expected to teach thinking, but it cannot be offered to parents , as a nostrum for the men- tal ills of their children, as Richard Fechheimer points out in his arti- ole, "Education Isn't 'Patent Medi- cine' "appearing in Hygeia. Many a parent has been deluded -into thinking that college could re- make, in four crowded winters, . a personality that had been 17 years fn formation. Of course, the job of a professor is not to remake his students' charac- ters. His function (and the object of general education) is to train stu- dents' minds in intellectual activity. To ascribe any other function must surely result in confusing students, teachers and parents. ,Like "patent medicines," educa- tion has been; advertised as a cure for all ills. "Does your daughter lack poise? Send her to finishing school." "Let military school disci- pline your son!" "Develop .charm and personality—take a mail or- der course in personal magnetism!" The Seven Pleiades If a person with ordinary vision on a dim night looks directly at the well-known group of stars known as the Pleiades he will see four or five. But if he looks at them out of the corner of his eye he will see two or three more stars, says the Better Vision institute. The seventh star in the group, known by the ancient Greeks as the "weak sister," has _ such weak light that it Is difficult to distinguish even with excellent :eyes under the most favorable conditions. The Pleiades, according to Greek mythology, are the seven daughters of Atlas transformed into stars. One of the girls, Merope, had an affair with a mortal man, which was for- bidden to goddesses. As punishment she was made into the "weak sister" star. She conceals herself out of shams for having loved' a mortal.' Garage Miniature of Rouse If you find It necessary to build a detached garage, you may be pleased with the idea of a miniature replica of your home. This novel structurewill blend well with the house. Shutters, windows and door- way may be inexpensively painted on instead of built. A wooden dum- my chimney, painted with a brick design will add realism. If the residence is of brick, but the garage is to be built of wood, a similar de- sign might be stenciled on an entire wooden garage. The idea can also be applied to the dog kennel or a child's outdoor playhouse. And moat any child would be thrilled' with a tiny reproduction of the big house for a doll house. Americans Not c, ,ing Like in First'Worid War The complaint is heard today that. Americans are not singing es they did during the precedingwar; that - spirit is lacking, that new songs do.' not hit the spot, and that a revival in singing old ballads and patriotic - songs,is needed in every neighbor.. hood. An army officer is quoted as say- ing that besides munitions of war,. four things are needed for the suc cess of any army: ',Food, clothing,, shelter, and music. Another officer is credited with saying: "A silent • army never wins victories." To do- something about this, at least in rural areas of the state, a. wartime recreation committee has. been appointed at the collegesof agriculture and home economics at: Cornell university. Their job is to decide how the extension service,, _,which includes county agricultural, hone demonstration, and 4-I1. club. agents and farm' and home leaders,• can revive interest and enthusiasm for singing in rural neighborhoods throughout New York. It is felt that wars are dreary and tragic and. that the inspiration of music is need -- ed to help endure it. Members of this committee are. Prof. Dwight Sanderson, head of, the, department of rural sociology; Mary Eva Duthie, Earl A. Flansburgh,- Eunice Heywood, William Smith Jr.,. Margaret Wylie, and Dorothy- De-- Lany, all college staff members. wise be in private hands and legally s closed to hunters were it not for Professor Says New Age - this program. Will Follow Present War A "golden age" of American art Army Tries Out Latest Plastic Training Plane The Fairchild . AT -13; two -engined crew trainer built entirely of Dura- mold, except for certain members supporting the bombing, machine gun, camera and other equipment, has been successfully test flown at Hagerstown, -Md., the war depart- ment anifounced. • Vance Breese, test flight engineer, handled the ship on its first flight. Armand Theibolt, who designed the plane, watched the flight. The plane is one of the largest and fastest designed and built for training. The AT -13 was designed to meet the necessity of training bombing crews as a unit. It pro- vides places for bombardier, pilot, co-pilot, navigator -radio man, ma- chine gunner, and camera man, The ship is equipped with all of the in- struments needed to enable a train- ing crew to simulate all of the con- ditions of a long-range bombing at- tack. The army air forces ordered the AT -13 in quantity from the design on the drawing board and produc- tion will proceed after comple- tion of flight testing. The principal characteristic of the new plane is the smooth exterior finish." It is without rivet heads or exterior fas- tenings of any sort. In the Deep, Dark Sea It's hard to see deep down hi the ocean, and under thedifficult condi- tions of seeing Nature has evolved some curious creatures: One of the most remarkable of the deep sea animals is a type of angler fish that lives about a mile below the sur- face. Floating about in the dark- ness of the deep where sunlight does not penetrate, it is apparent that a mature woman angler fish would have a hard time fn Ending a mate. In fact, scientists hunted for years before they discovered a few male deep-sea angler fish. The difficulty of courtship in the darkness of the under -ocean has been solved by the angler fish in a novel way. The male fish are very, very small, and soon after they are born swim about in the dark. If a female swishes by, the male hooks on. He hangs on for his life, both figuratively' and literally. He be- comes a parasitic gigolo of the deep, permanently attached to his mate. Apparently many males perish while waiting. And '30' The phrase means, "the end," and there are - various theories on its origin. The best known is that the first message sent by a telegraph operator, to the first press associa- tion in this country, which was or- ganized during the Civil war, con- tained 30 words. This figure, the words "good -night" and the opera- tor's name were placed at the bot- tom ottom of the sheet. Some other ver- sions are: When newspapers were handwritten, "x" designated the end of a sentence, ''xx" the end of a paragraph and "xxx" (Roman nu- merals for 30) the end of a story; linotype machitres cast type slugs of 30 erns maximum length, hence "30" means the end of a line; when the Associated Press was established each member paper was entitled to 30 telegrams per day. Last of the day's quota was labeled "30." Adobe Souse Refinished An old adobe house fn California has been decorated by two decora- tors for their own living, quarters. Painting the adobe wall and wood paneling white, the adobe floor green, and slipcovering the couch and fireside chair in bright red and white cotton gave a smart effect to the living room. A pale green rug beautifies the floor. On the mantle is a frill of red and white chintz. Draperies of heavy white crash are edged in red and white fringe will flourish in the postwar period, Prods Emerson H. Swift of the Co- lumbia University fine arts departe merit predicted at the university's, summer session. History shows that all the great, art periods developed immediately after important wars," Dr. Swift said. "This factor, as well as the encouragement of native -trained artists and the great improvement, in the public's artistic taste within the past 25 years will be responsi.; hie for this new era of art in the- United States. "Until recently America lacked the background to produce a great national art. Official government sanction and public backing, always. necessary to the growth of a great) artistic" period, was lacking. Art: wasa luxury reserved for the well-, to-do and mainly the product of European trained men and women, "Since the war has shifted the. ' center of culture from Europe to. America and recent federal projects. have helped to popularize art and bring it to the public's attention,• we can now look forward to the. emergence of an important art pee riod of our civilization in this coun-. try." Voice and Physiological History The trained laryngologist can tell' a good deal about the past physio- logical history of an individual by listening to his or her voice. The. type of voice a person has is not. something that happens accidental- ly or is produced by training, but is. a direct result of the general bodily - functions. Dr. Robert F. Ridpath, of Temple university, Philadelphia, in a recent address to the Ameri- can Medical association explained• how we get our tenors and basses. and also our coloratura sopranos. "The character of the adult voice. depends on the size, shape and• length of the vocal cords and this. again depends on the age of ado- lescence," he said. "Those whose. voice assumes the tenor quality, for - instance, mature early. The larynx, which up to the beginning of sexual life is infantile in character, grows, more rapidly at this time, with re- sulting diminution in size of the ana- tomic members and shortness of the - cords. Not Great Ice Age Relies Glaciers in the Sierra Nevada. mountains are geologically recent in origin, not relics of the Great Ice. age, as tourists are informed by guides. Both the glaciers and Ow- ens lake are less than 4,000 yearn; old, Dr. Francois Matthes, of the United States geological survey,, says. And 4,000 years back is only yesterday in the geological time. scale. "From its salt content," Dr, kiat. then says, "it is clear that Owens. lake cannot possibly date back to... the Great Ice age. The lake ap- pears to be the same age as the small glaciers of the Sierra Neva- das. It is probable that these gla- ciers made their last great advance as recently as 1850. If the glaciers. were older than 4,000 years they would have deposited much more. material. They cannot possibly date, back more than 10,000 years to the. Ice age.'" India's Rice' - Rice is by far the most important, food crop of India. The diet of the - bulk of the rural and urban popu- lation, except in wheat -producing;, areas consists mainly of rice. Rice occupies, approximately 23 per cent. of the cultivated area and from 31. to 33 per cent of the food crop area,, but the rice acreage is not uniform- ly distributed; the greater part be.. ing concentrated in the eastern and, northeastern part adjacent to Bur. ma. India has the worl'd's largest.. acreage under rice and is seconds only to China as a producer. In, 1941 India's rice output from 72 mil-. lion acres was 57 billion' pounds.'