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a a a a Second Section Second Section Pages 1 to 6 Pages 1 to 6 THE PALLADIUM-ITEM Richmond, Saturday, November 15, 1941 AND SUN-TELEGRAM Leathernecks Like Duty in Faraway Isle of the popular assignments among members of the U. S. Marine corps is duty at the small but important island of Guam, in the South Pacific. The mountainous island is miles long and eight miles wide and is a source of wonder and delight to newcomers, marines report. Leathernecks describe Guam, an important naval and air base for United States forces in Asiatic waters, as having an abunof jungle growth, tropical flowers, gaily colored birds, waterfalls, and other beautiful products of nature.

Earth from which the tropical growth springs so abundantly is reddish volcanic ash, and even though Guam is small, it has two medium sized rivers. The average mean temperature of the island is 86 degrees, but during the day the mercury climbs to a higher level and at night it sinks rapidly. Undoubtedly the home of an ancient race of people who left their carvings and markings in caves, island today is populated by natives of many mixed bloods. government United States provides Guam's schools and hospitals. Numerous gardens, which produce a plentiful supply of vegeoccupy much time of the island's native population.

Chickens and a few pigs are raised. The chief native industry is the exporting of copra, or white meat of cocoanuts, which dried before it is ready for shipment. It is used in the production of coconut oil. During the rainy season, marines report, it is necessary to keep a small light burning in lockers to prevent clothing and leather goods from mildewing. None of the beautiful birds of the island is edible.

Another inhabitant of the island is a curious four-foot lizard, known as the iguana. Guam is fast becoming a transportation center. It is the fourth stop of American clippers flying from Honolulu and is located in the group of Ladrone (Spanish for thieves) islands, where pirates once hid. Publishers Endorse Sales of Stamps by Newspaper Boys a million newspaper boys all over the nation soon will have an opportunity to enlist as official U. S.

defense agents for the sale of defense savings stamps under a plan just endorsed by the newspaper publishers of America, it was announced by the Treasury department Friday. tion of successful campaign The plane is a national adaptaput into effect last September by The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin for the actual sale by carrier boys of defense savings stamps to subweeks The Bulletin sold and scribers on their routes." In seven delivered 1,001,635 stamps, to a total value of $100,165. This was one third of all the stamps sold in Philadelphia, and 1 per cent of all those sold throughout the United States during that period. Eight associations of newspaper publishers and circulation managers signed a letter to the secretary of the treasury which said: "At a meeting in New York City of the representatives of the newspaper associations signing this letter, it was unanimously recommended that the daily newspapers join in the plan for the sale by newspaper peso boys of defense savings stamps effectively put into operation by The Philadelphia (Pa.) Evening Bulletin. "The splendid success of this work by the.

voluntary efforts of the newspaper boy must commend it to universal public approval. We understand that you not only approve the plan, but are offering facilities of the Treasury department to insure its successful promotion. "We are confident that the vast majority of the daily newspapers will proffer their services in making this program nation-wide, and that the newspaper boys of their communities will volunteer as wholeheartedly as the newspaper of Philadelphia for this phase of national defense." The boys of the participating newspapers will enroll voluntarily as official U. S. defense agents and sign a Treasury department pledge of co-operation with the government in the sale of defense savings stamps.

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Test their goodness TONIGHT! 154, 304, All druggists. Were Beaten To Call Passengers to Depot Restaurant Trains didn't always carry diners, and before they did the restaurants in the depots along the way were beehives of activity. The one at the Richmond station of the Pennsylvania line, often called the Panhandle depot, was no exception. The restaurant still is in operation, and has its regular customers, but much of the glamour is gone and the day has passed when waiters banged on a huge tin pan to tell hungry and train-weary passengers that "dinner's ready, come and get it." The restaurant has been a component part of the depot for many years and the first of which much is known was in the old depot which stood west of the present structure. The latter was built in 1902.

There was John Humphries, who operated the restaurant at both the old and new locations. Little could be learned of him since he left the city, similar many business years at ago to Indianapolis. enter a Succeeding him was John "Chick" Dwyer. Oldtimers recall huge man who could Dearer Hauch as five ordinary fellows" and who "spread over several stools" when he sat down. Big, juicy steaks with all the trimmings were among his specialties, they said.

Many Stories Told Many are the stores told about the old railroad restaurant. A favorite concerns the big coffee urn, which contained two sections but the coffee was the same and came out of one spigot. But when a person ordered a cup of coffee, he was asked: "Mocha or Java?" Regardless of which choice the customer made, the coffee was the same, but he didn't know it, and felt pretty good over the service. a Frank. Route 3, Dolloff, who 55 has years worked old, at the depot restaurant "off and on" since around 1908, remembers Dwyer very well, but not so much Humphries.

Mr. Dolloff, son of Tom Dolloff, baggage master for 33 years, who died July 16, 1919, says he used to beat the pan himself during early days there. "I used an enormous big hammered copper pan. It's since disappeared, but I'd like to know where it is," he said the other day. He recalled that one man always.

made his way through the trains with trays of sandwiches, soft drinks, other refreshments for those who didn't want to come into the restaurant. He remembers his own experience along that line vividly, because one day' he had a hole in his pocket and most of his, change "leaked out." Many persons will remember the interior of the present railroad depot back about 25 or 30 years ago. A plaster of Paris monkey was suspended from the ceiling. Then there was cage of stuffed birds which belonged to Dan Johnson, who was a foreman at the old Gaar, Scott company. Place "Cleared Out" When Nicholas Fink took the place over about 25 years ago he got rid of all the "extra baggage." He died only recently and the place now is managed by his son, Richard.

Another favorite story concerns the stuffed birds. When they were to be taken away some practical jokers one of the stuffed peacocks and placed it on a baggage wagon near by. Then they spread the story that a peacock had gotten away from Glen Miller park, and that a $5 reward had been offered for its capture. "One of the car inspectors was told about it and he spied the bird. Motioning for everyone to be quiet, he unsuspectingly sneaked up behind the bird, and then made he When was he ready learned to about whip everybody," Mr.

Dolloff laughingly recalled. Although the monkey and stuffed birds are passe, one reminder of the old days remains. It is the old sideboard shown in an accompanying photo. Getting back to Dwyer, Mr. Dolloff recalled that in addition to his size and his appetite, another thing he remembered was that he answered every order "with pleasure." "One day a tough looker came in and ordered a cup of coffee.

'Yes sir, with Dwyer 'Yes sir, with Dwyer said. Then the looked at him and said 'With cream, too, you big so and so'." Clipping Telis Story Dwyer's sister, Mrs. Michael Meagan, lives at 406 North Ninth street. She furnished the picture which accompanies this article, showing her brother at an early age when he started into the restaurant business. He died in Chicago in 1930 at the age of 57 years, having been born here July 21, 1873.

His widow, Anna, still is living. Mrs. Meagan has a newspaper clipping telling about Mr. Humphries' going to Indianapolis, and Mr. Dwyer's being named to succeed him in the restaurant.

"John Humphries, who has been in charge there (at the restaurant) for the transferred past five years, has been to Indianapolis where manage the big stand in the Union station, representing P. Merkle's, the Columbus millionaire, interest. John Dwyer, who has been clerking in. the local stand for 10 years, will take complete management of the Richmond eating place. "Mr.

Humphries has made the local restaurant one of the best paying along the road outside the big union stations, and has won for himself a prominent place in Merkle's consideration. His transfer to Indianapolis comes as a promotion and the new situation is one of responsibility and requires a large knowledge of the business to hold it. Richmond people will be glad to note the change. "John Dwyer, the new manager, is efficient as he is experienced The Forum The Palladium Item will print communications, but not be responsible for utterances made or opinions expressed. Letters should be limited to 250 words and must give the full name and address of the writer as an evidence of good faith.

No signatures will be withheld. Communications which might seem to be libelous or otherwise unfit for publication not accepted. Typewritten communications must be double spaced. Editor Palladium-Item: In a recent visit to Richmond, my home town, I had the great pleasure visiting Friendship home and I wish that I might paint the picture of it so clearly that many of you would avail yourselves of a visit to it so that you may know how fine it is. Within its walls there is a spirit of cheerfulness and a warmth of friendship, quite unusual in its depth.

On the third floor, in a cozy room, there were seated several interesting women. Many of them come from our fine old families. Many have known the value of good homes some have been business women but reverses have come, they are the last of their line. Richmond may well be proud of this home which is a haven for these people, where they are sheltered from life's storms. They listened with interest to my story of New York, Radio City, the pleasure I had as a guest for National Broadcasting programs.

It gave me a thrill to share my pleasures with them. They listened to my poems and we laughed and cried together. I left them, feeling that I had made some fine new friends. On the second floor I was presented to eight children. A baby of six months no one wanted, so the little darling was sent here to sunshine and perhaps someone who reads this, may want a lovely blue eyed baby in their home.

There is a fine boy about four, whom no one wants. He is SO hungry for love and such a nice child, lonely or to do 'something that will bring you much more pleasure than you ever can give, why not take this little fellow into your heart. I make this. personal plea for you to go to this Friendship home, 306 South Tenth street, and take books, magazines, cookies, clothes, anything give happiness to you and to them. It is almost Thanksgiving time and this year we have much for which to be thankful.

We are Americans, a free people. You will enjoy your own big turkey dinner a lot more, if, when you sit down to your table with loved ones about you, you can know that you remembered to send something to the children and the women in Friendship home. It belongs to you. And Christmas is not far away. Wouldn't you like to play Santa Claus to those lovely children, mothers and grandmothers who will have no Christmas unless, you Fifth of Etheridge Brothers Enters U.S.

Military Service There were five boys in the Etheridge family and each has or is serving his government in some branch of the armed service. Raymond Etheridge, son of Mrs. Charles Etheridge and a brother of Mrs. Robert Cordell, 209 North West street, who resided in Richmond for three before his enlistment three months ago, is the youngest of the five brothers and now is stationed at the U. S.

Marines base at San Diego, Calif. Sergeant C. R. Etheridge is with the marines at Brooklyn, N. Monroe is with the U.

S. navy at Hawaii, James is with the U. S. army at Fort Custer, and Charles, formerly served with the navy, only recently completing his enlistment period. Raymond, pictured, has been in Richmond on a furlough and will return to San Diego next week, his orders being to report back on Nov.

Soldier Buys Washer CAMP HAAN, Riverside, -Private Thieman of the 215th Artillery regiment thought that something ought to be done about the high price of for $21-a-month buck machine privates, laundering bought a washing which he rents to buddies for a nominal sum. Private Thieman expects to reap a huge profit within a. few months. forget yourself and remember those who live in Friendship home. Grace Porterfield Polk, Indianapolis.

Ray Etheridge Centerville Church Plans for Dinner CENTERVILLE, Ind. The Friends church of Centerville will serve its annual Thanksgiving dinner next Thursday, Thanksgiv- 8 Here is the staff of the restaurant when Robert Graham was manager for a period of 15 years prior to 1913. Left to Dolloff, still waiter there; Bob Martin, now in Cincinnati; Ray Lane, Howard Golden distraughn, Margaret O'Connor, Indianapolis; Mr. Graham, about whom an article will follow; and Frank Hanley, deceased, who was a passenger engineer. Interior of the present Mrs.

Mann. Mrs. Shepherd, Shepherd who did is the dead, pastry, operator now. the monkey of bananas while on the wall, left its frame to lend reality. restaurant around 30 years ago.

The work. Next to her is Bill Brannon, is known about Brannon while suspended above Mrs. Shepherd's front, is a picture of a lion woman back of the counter is while the third man is Ernest Mann is a G. R. 1.

telegraph head. Far in the rear is the stock which had a row of iron bars across you 3008. 500c -Palladium-Item Photo. Frank Dolloff is shown at the old sideboard at the Pennsylvania depot restaurant, which was part of the equipment at the old depot and will unquestionably keep up the reputation of the place. Mr.

Dwyer is popular, not only with railroad men, but with the public in general. The local management is a good paying job and Mr. Dwyer is receiving the congratulations of his many friends. "With Humphries leaving several other changes have been made. Harry Guy, a Columbus, Ohio, man, will have charge here at night, and Lew Strothaus will take the place made vacant by the promotion of Mr.

Dwyer. The force has, in addition to these changes, been increased by the addition of Fred Wiehmeyer as a day clerk." Atwood L. Jenkins, local insurance agent, who was in the Engineering department of the Pennsylvania railroad for 12 years preceding his resignation Dec. 15, 1902, recalls the restaurant in the old passenger station, presided over by John Humphrey. "The employees of the railroad ate their meals in the restaurant and paid their bills at the end of the month," Mr.

Jenkins said. "One of the favorite orders was a piece of pie, which was served with a glass of water. "Invariably the statement at the end of the month would list each of these orders, 'Pie and glass of water, 5 cents'." The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is the only state university in the United States without railway passenger service. ing day, from 11 a. m.

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