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THE LITHUANIAN AMERICAN WEEK Vol. VII. No. 15 First Lith Teacher In This Country Had His Troubles Too Col. Grinius Named Head of Lithuanian National Council (Continued from page 1 which, through the Lithuanian American Council, organizations apd press, has so whole-heartedly supported the program of the The LNC cannot remain silent in view of the tragic plight of; the oppressed, people, of Lithuania, whether they suffer under the Nazis in Lithuania, or in the concentration camps of Siberia.

To all of our suffering compatriots we say: Courage, the. hour of freedom is near! The LNC urges citizens of Lithuania, wherever they may be in the free world, to unite in organized groups everywhere and, working in contact with the recognized diplomatic, representatives of Lithuania, actively participate in the movement to re-establish a Free, Independent and- Democratic Lithuania. LITHUANIAN PHYSICIANS DR. P. 3.

BARTKUS PHYSICIAN and SURGEON 1913 SO, HALSTED STREET Phone: CANAL 4796 2 M. and 7 9 P. M. Albert J. Valibus, M.

D. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON P. M. and P. M.

2408 WEST 63rd STREET telephones: Office: HEMlock 5524 Residence: HEMlock 1643 Emergency: MID way 0001 DR. W. J. PHILLIPS PHYSICIAN and SURGEON 2017 SO. WESTERN.

AVENUE TeL CANAL 7171 Hours: 8 A. M. to 1 P. M. Daily 2155 W.

CERMAK ROAD TeL CANAL 5969 -Hours: and 7 8:30 P. M. Dr. Walter M. Eisin PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Office 6155.

SO. KEDZIE AVE. Phone HEMlock 8700 Res. 7119 S. SACRAMENTO AVE.

Res, Phone: PROspect 6232 Office Hours: 2 4 and P. M. -Wednesdays by Appointment DR; A. J. BERTASH PHYSICIAN and SURGEON 756 W.

35th STREET, CHICAGO Hours: 1 3 and M. No Hours Sat. Eves, Res. 4910 SO. MICHIGAN AVE.

Tel. KENwood 5407 (Continued from first page) they requested a to instruct their children the most useful languages, 'the chief of which is tne Latin The burghers pointed out tliat the school was needed, nearest being at Boston in New England, a great dist- ance from We read in the book that: Teacher Reprimauded. petition was granted and Alexander Carolus Curtius, a Lithuanian school master was engaged for the new school, at a salary of five hundred florins a year. Curtius appeared before the burgomaster July 4, 1659. Hie city promptly added two hundred florins a year to this salary7, $nd after some haggling about further additions, the school was begun.

But all did not go so smoothly. The new rector, for so he was called, got into a lawsuit which turned on the question whether he was to pay five beavers and two blankets for a hog that he had bought. The burgomaster reprimanded him for taking one beaver per quarter from the boys instead of the six guilders they had authorized. The parents complained that there was no proper discipline in his school. The beat each other and tore the clothes from each The rector was able to retort that hands were tied, as some of the parents forbade punishing their But at last, 1661 he was dismissed and the Rev.

Aegidius Luyck was installed in his place. The new master was a man of a different sort. He soon brought the attendance in the school up to twenty, two of that number coming from Virginia and two from Fort Orange (Albany). After the capture of the city by the English, tliis school is said to have been continued for about eight DR. STRIKOLTS PHYSICIAN and SURGEON 4645 SOUTH.

ASHLAND; AVE. Office Hours: and P. M. Sundays by Appointment Office Phone: YARDS 4787 Res. Phone: PROspect) 1930 DR.

A. JENKINS PHYSICIAN and SURGEON 2500 WEST 63rd STREET Phone: PROspect 6737 Hours: and 7 9 M. Res. Phone: VIRginia 2421 only the victory of the United Democracies can give Europe the opportunity to reorganize in such a manner that the people of Lithuania, instead of being periodically slaughtered and exiled, will be able to live a free, independent life and develop their economic and cul-thVal resources; Placed by the circumstances of. war in a position fraught with uncertainty and danger to her continued existence, Lithuania seeks a more just and orderly reorganization of Europe; Organized on democratic principles, and made up of individuals of every faction and every walk of life, the LNC constitutes itself the legitimate spokesman for the oppressed people of Lithuania; The LNC, considering itself to be a living expression of the people and free institutions of Lithuania, has the formation of a Lithuanian National Council, which will faithfully represent and express the desires of the Lithuanian people and work for a realization of their hope of freedom The LNC will- welcome the organization iof- a New Europe in which thr natural governmental, ethnographic, cultural, and economic interests of Lithuania would be safeguarded.

The idea of a Baltic Union is particularly welcomed by the LNC. The LNC hereby assumes the responsibility of declaring that the people of Lithuania desire a Free, Independent and Democratic Lithuania, with its capital in Vilnius, with the seaport of and the Lithuanian districts of Eastern Prussia. The realization of these desires the LNC pledges itself; Condemning every form of racial and religious discrimination, and condemning any and every form of totalitafian government, including the past dictatorial tendencies in Lithuania, the LNC is resolved to carry oil the traditions of her Lithuanian patriots, and finds the best model for the future reorganized state of Lithuania in the Declaration of Independence of February 16, 1918, and in the Proclamation by the Constituent Assembly on May 15, 1920. The LNC is grateful to their American compatriots for their moral and financial support, extended to the oppressed and destitute people of Lithuania. They express the hope that American-Lithuanians will continue in the future to give every possible aid to the reestablishment of a Free Lithuania.

They likewise express their deepest grattitude to the Ameriean-Litlmanian public. How to, Parcels to-Soldiers Postmaster Ernest' of Chicago urges the public to keep thev following mind when preparing; to. send, parcels containing foodstuffs as well. as. personal gifts -to the boys iq.

the armed, forces, stationed. in dlm country and abroad: Do not expect a pasteboard shoebox or a light wrapping paper or newspaper to protect your i gifts from damage. Foodstuffs, such as cakes or cookies -should be first packed in a metal container, if available, and then placed in a strong outer container. Substantial solid or double faced fibreboard cartons should always be. used as.

outer containers. If wrapping paper is used, it should be of the heaviest type you can procure. All packages should be tied tightly and. securely with heavy strong twine. Ordinary store twine is not of sufficient strenght.

If the contents are perishable, fragile or liquid, the pareer -should be appropriately endorsed. Address all packages with pen and ink, or typewriter. Do not use lead pencil. The address should show7 the rank, full name and complete address of the intended recipient. No doubt you will find it on his last DR.

T. DUNDULIS PHYSICIAN and SURGEON 4157 ARCHER AVENUE Phone: VIRginia 0036 Hours: and 6 8 P. M. Res. Phone: BEVerly 8244 DR.

V. A. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Glasses Fitted 744 WEST 35th STREET Phone: YARDS 3146 Hours: P. M. Sundays and Holidays 11 12.

DR. J. P. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON 3133 SOUTH HALSTED ST. Phone: Victory 3687 9 A.

M. to 12 N. P. M. Res.

Phone: HEMlock 2374 Dr. W. Kadzewick PHYSICIAN and SUGEON 6859 SO. WESTERN AVE. Phone: GROvehill 0027 Hours: 2 4 and P.

M. Wed. and Sun. by Appointment 1952 WEST 115th STREET Phone CEDarcrest 6206 J. J.

Simonaitis, M. D. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON 2423 W. MARQUETTE ROAD Phone: nEMlock 4848 Res. 6958.

S. TALMAN AVE. Phone: GROvehill 0617 Office 2 4 and 7 9 Money talks! United States Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps shout JEWELRY! Watchmakers! J. A. Kass Son 4216 Archer Ave.

Phone LAFAYETTE 8617 Reading Glasses! Music! Wedding Photographs REGULAR LARGE SIZE PHOTOS AS LOW AS $12.00 Per Dozen DR. I. EDW. MAKAR PHYSICIAN and SURGEON 10758 SO. MICHIGAN AVE.

Phone: PULIman 1193 Hours: and P. M. Res. Phone: PULIman 8277 W. J.

3315 SO. HALSTED ST. Phone YARds 1546.