The Teodoreanu brothers were public supporters of the authoritarian regime instituted , in 1938 , by King Carol II , contributing to the government propaganda . The king returned the favor and , also in 1938 , Păstorel was made a Knight of '' Meritul Cultural '' Order , 2nd Class . From autumn 1939 , when the start of World War II left Romania exposed to foreign invasions , Teodoreanu was again called under arms . Stationed with his 24th artillery regiment in the garrison of Roman , he put on hold his regular food chronicles . However , his military duties quickly dissolved into wine-drinking meals . This was attested by Corporal Gheorghe Jurgea-Negrilești , an aristocrat and memoirist , who served under Teodoreanu and remained his friend in civilian life . In 1940 , Teodoreanu worked with Ion Valentin Anestin , writing the editorial " Foreword " to Anestin 's satirical review , '' Gluma '' , and published a series of aphorisms in '' Revista Fundațiilor Regale '' . Returning to Bucharest he stayed at Carlton Tower , destroyed in the November 10 earthquake ; for a while , Teodoreanu himself was presumed dead
November 10 earthquake
1940 Vrancea earthquake
Păstorel Teodoreanu