Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 138, Decatur, Adams County, 10 June 1929 — Page 3

SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN ONLY A PART OF FIONT

Sylvia Pankhurst Goes On To Suggest New Goals For Feminity editors note The Whiteway Colony, near Stroud, Eng., is one of the most Novel and unconventional settlements In modern-day society. Henry T. Russell, United Press Staff Correspondent, visited the colony for a “feature story" and while there encountered Sylvia Pankhurst, noted feminist and mother of a "eugenic baby." This latter term, incidentally, is one Miss Pankhurst deplores. Russell has written a series of three articles cncerning his visit and the interview. The following is the third of the series. By Henry T. Bussell (United Press Staff Correspondent) (Copyright 1929 in all countries hv United Press. All light reserved.) Whiteway Colony, near Stroud. England. June 10—(UP)—“It was the 1918 women suffrage act which really (■minted. It broke down the barrier. The law of 1928 which gave flappers' ihe vote, was hound to follow." So spoke Sylvia Pankhurst, veteran suffragette, who once served in prison for four months out of twelve in order that Britain's women folk might secure the right to vote. She made the statement in an exclusive interview during which she recalled to the United Press correspondent how the suffragettes of those days hunger struck for release and explained the “Cat and Mouse Act” which the government had passed so that when the women were dangerously ill fiont fasting they were released for a week and then caught and put in prison again. This procedure, site added, went on until the original sentence had been entirely served. "Just exactly what these so called 'flappers’ will mean in politics is difficult to predict," she replied when asked to say what she thought of the English election. “The difficulty is," she then ex-1 plained, “that no party in the election made a big issue of any question of exclusive interest to women. If the election had been fought on such an issue, it would be fate easier to analyze the extent to which th? new women voters may influence the trend of British politics. Women's Demands "In my opinion, however.' there are a number of things which women should demand. They shoul insist that every woman who gives birth to a child should be awarded a bounty of sufficient importance to pay for th* attendance of a doctor at the birth ami of a qualified nurse for at least the 14 days which follow it. In every case the nurse and doctor should attend as long as mother or child require theii care. The attendance of a doctor at all births should be made compulsory. The bounty should enable mothers to pay for help in their homes for at least a week before and four weeks after the birth. "Women should also demand legislation according to mothers an insurance of 15 months, enabling them to cease work entirely for thiee months pre-natal care and for 12 months after birth in rder that they may nurse the child properly. "The question is a vital one for the nation indeed for all nations. Upon the health so mothers depends the health of future generations.. If mothers are forced to work when bearing children, those children cannot bo as healthy as they should. "There should be pre-natal clinics everywhere, and the bounty should be increased where the clinic deciares it necessary. There should be what one might call a ‘mether’s month’ extending to at least one week before and four weeks after the birth, during which all mothers, rich or poor would he relieved of all physical and mental worries. Birth should not be a question of money. Five weeks is little enough; we shall demand more than that presently. Infant Mortality "Some idea of how important this Question is can be gained by consulting the mortality statistics of various countries. In England, for instance, •he morther dies in one out of every 250 births. The infant is still born in three cases out of a 100. This frightful mortality rate should be decreased And so it would be if laws made the better care of mothers compulsory. I want women to have the opportunity of cooperating more in the education of children too. This business °l making slaves out of mothers has iasted long enough. Mothers nave a r *ght to a certain amount of privacy, •hey are entitled to time off in which •° study or to read for their amusement or to do a hundred and one things which the busy modern mother °l today cannot find the time to do. * hey could help themselves a good •leal by co-operation. Some mothers do. For instance, suggested the famous advocate of women’s lights, mothers ahoultl get together and take their res Pective children in hand for one und other for given periods and share household tasks in the same way, thus 1 eleaslng one another In turns: •here is not, she said, sufficient freedom given to modern mothers.

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Henry Ford H?,s to Borrow Two Cen(s to Buy a Stamp

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One of those "Most Embarrassing Moments” came to Henry Ford, the world’s wealthiest man, when he was forced to borrow two pennies to buy the first Thomas A. Edison commemorative stamp at a special postoffice established at Atlantic City, N. J. It hardly seems creditable, does it . Yet it actually happened in front of the Atlantic City Auditorium, where the automobile magnate was standing with Mayor Russo. Behind the counter, flanked on either side by pictures of the ee.cbrated wizard, was Postmaster Alfred Perkins. As he handed the stamp to Ford following a reques_

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By Duane Hennessy (United Press Staff Hollywood —June 8 (UJ ) Prevost, who has been off the screen for some months, returns in support of William Boyd in "The Flying, Mo and takes full advantage of the talkies “ n £ a ?t as a cabret entertainer she will be heard singing If I had N y Way" and “I’m That Way About B “m2s Prevost came through the films from the old Mack Sennitt Bathing Beauty days to the present a km. “The Flying Fool is a ty pi .< Boyd vehicle and is the story of a stunt flier whose other weakness is women. More than ten years ago a young

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from the millionaire, the latter searched in vain for the two cents. It would indeed have been an embarrassing moment for him had not Mr. J. F. Quinlan, executive secretary of the Golden Jubilee of Light Committee. come to the rescue. “Here you are, Mr. Ford." said Secretary Quinlan, producing the necessary cash. “Thanks,” eaid Mr. Ford, ‘ 111 see that you get it back." Whereupon Henry Ford handed the twopennies to Mayor Russo, but the Mayor kept them for souvenirs, so the postmaster didn't get them after all--.

screen writer working together on a picture where selecting a name for the chief feminine character in a story Each wrote four favorite names on slips of paper and by a coincidence each wrote “Sheila" as first choice.. “If 1 ever had a daughter her name would be Sheila," said the director, in whose veins flowed both Irish and French blood. He was George Fitzmaurice. The writer, of Celt ancestry, said the same. He was C. Gardner Sullivan. Again by coincidence—a' few weeks ago Fltzmaurice’s wife formerly Diana Kane, of the screen, presented him with a daughter She was christened Sheila. Not long after Sullivan's wife, nee Ann May of the screen, presented him with a daughter,

Won ‘Miss Maine’ Title

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Winning beauty contests is a matter of course with 17-year-old Ethel Mae Stoddard, of Auburn, Me. She has already won four of them and is now selected as "Miss Maine’ to represent her State at the International Beauty Pageant at Galveston, Texas. and she was named Sheila. And don’t think they aren’t telling people around United Artists studio about it. Moran and Mack, the Two Black Crows are superstitious, and that doesnot mean slightly. They won't sit down once on the opening day of a show before the production gets under way. They brought the superstition to the Paramount studios from the stage and refused to be seated until after the first scene of their starring picture, “Backstage Blues" was completed. “We had both been batting around the country for years and neither of us had clicked," Moran said in tracing the superstition. "We had heard old timers say that it was unlucky to sit down on the opening day of a production and had thought it foolish. After we had played together in 'Over the Top' in New York, I decided to quit the business and open a restaurant in St. Luis, but Charley had the team idea. We joined talents and got a booking. “I remember how Charley insisted on us lying in bed late the day we were to start. He told me that we'd try the city until time for the performance. But we went over all right and have been successful since then. “Usually we play golf in the mornings before the opening vaudeville engagement and most of the day for a musical show! Huntington —(UP) — Either Frank Eisler, Cleveland, or Sheriff Fred Hamilton, Is going to vacate the county jail, unless the prisoner relents in his constant rendition of the "The Prisoners Song," the sheriff informed county officials in appealing to them to transfer Eisler to an infirmary.

Brazil—(UP)— James Renfro used gasoline to wash his hands which became smeared with grease while repairing his automobile. Then he lighted a cigarette. Flames enveloped tys hands, inflicting serious burns. The skin was burned from the bones in several places. Anderson—(UP)—The largest class in the history of the Anderson high school was graduated when diplmas weie conferred on 257 students. Dr. Charles W. Gilkey, Northwestern university, Evanston. 111., delivered the principal address. Rushville—(UP)— A new building to house the Rushville public library will be elected -at a cost of $20,000, the city council having voted for an issuance of 40 bonds of SSOO to provide funds. A site already has been purchased with other funds. Covington—(UP)— Covington's offi cial dog. “Duke" companion of Night Officer, Janies Banta, has forsaken his duties and yielded to the “lure of the foot lights.” Dake attended a recent showing of “Uncle Toni’s Cabin" and displayed little interest until the hounds chased Eliza in her historic crossing of the icy waters. Apparently wanting to join the show —“Duke" followed it from the city.

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CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS DIPLOMAS TO 11 (COVTINt'EI) FROM PAUH ONK) pays to Im honest, sincere and truthful. "For the building of good manhood and good womanhood, you must use reason and self control,” said the speaker. Continuing, he said, "be true in everything you dp, be true to yourself and to your God and you will be a success," Father Seimelz presented the graduates with diplomas. The following young women and young men were graduated from the high school: Carl Kohne, Arthur Miller, Robert Rumschlag. Agnes Baker. Elsie Brunnegraft, Margaret Kiting, Mary Virginia Hyland, Helen Lengerich. Dolores Omlor, Frances Schultz, and Patricia Teeple. The graduates wore grey caps and gowns. Miss Mary Gase was graduated from the commercial department. Awards Are Made A solid gold medal was awarded to the le>y who succeeds in combining the highest scholarship with lhe greatest degree of athletic prowess. I The medal was awarded to Carl: Kohne, who had a general average for the year of 90.4 per eent. Honorable mention in this award was given to Robert Rumschlag and Bernard Wentlioff. A gold medal was awarded to the pupil who had the highest general average in scholarship, conduct and attendance. The medal was awarded to Leo Dowling, and honorary mention was given to Frances Schultz and Aloysius Geimer. The Knights of Columbus gave a

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125 purse to the pupil having the bent record In religion. The prize was awarded to Francos Schultz, who had an average of 97.5 per cent during the year. Honorable mention was won by Edith la*ngerich and Leo Dowling. A gold pin was awarded to Margaret Elting for having a UK) per cent attendance record during her entire four years In‘the high school. Miss Elting did not miss a day of school during the entire four year. The exercises closed with the distribution of certificates to the eighth grade pupils and the singing of the song. “Glorious Month of June," by the eighth grade pupils. The recessional march was played by Miss Voglewede and Margaret. Vian. The stage was adorned with beautiful bouquets of roses and peonies and spring flowers. The scenery used was the hand painted garden scene, done by Sister M. Caroline. ' —o Lewis H. Miller, 1116 N. 12th street who had his ankle fractured about t£n days ago is slightly improved and js able to be up part of the time.

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