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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-23
BY DR.. MORRIS FTSHBEIN
Editor, Journal of the American Medical
Association, and of Hygeia. the
Health Magazine.

Editor. Journal of the American Medical
Association, and of Hygeia. the
Health Magazine.
TT is generally known that Amer
L lean quackery is highly advanced
so far as concerns its technical and
complicated character. We have
more Quacks and a greater variety
in the field of medicine than any
other country in the world, but it
should not be thought that we have
any kind of a monopoly in this
matter.
In a recent issue of Hygeia, DR..
Otto Neustatter, who is among the
leading health educators in Ger
many tells about ghosts, gods, as
trologers, and miracle men, who
afflict the German people.
The German folklore of disease
and its treatment is as connicaI as
any of the superstitions that pre-
vail in backward sections Of the
United States.
There are people in Germany who
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-23

ideals and opinions expressed
IN this column are those of
one of Americas most inter
eSting writer's and are pre-
sented without regard to their
agreement or disagreement
with the editorial attitude of
this naner.=The Editnr.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-23
Daily Thought

have coveted no mans silver,
or gold, or apparel.-Acts 20:33.
To the covetous man, life is a
nightmare-Henry Ward Beecher.
What is a dead stick landing Of
an airplane?
A landing made without power.
The propeller is commonly called
stick" prop" or air screw" and
without power, the stick IS dead
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-23

Rectangular dinner plates are now in vogue, say
tableware stylists Possibly to give the appearance
of square meal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-23

went a subsidy in the form Of mail contracts and
generous provision for construction loans from The
government-aids to business which, for some rea.
son, were not regarded as subversive even then b,
the individualists
But now operation Of the United States lines
has become Improbable and the purchaser wishes tc
unload them back the government Travel to Eu.
rope has fallen of. Times are bad The evil Of
government in business is forgotten as completely by
the shippers as if it never had been thought Of
Rugged individualisn should make sure that it i:
rugged in adversely as well as in prosperity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
176th Anniversary
 Of Capt. Nathan Hale
American Revolutionary Patriot Was Born in Coventry
 Connecticut, Just l76 Years Ago To-day

Washington, D. C., June 6.-Of the many heroes of the American Revolution, there are not who stand out more romantically than Nathan Hale, who went to his death. in the performance of his duty with the immortal words, II only regret that I have but one life lose for my country"
 June 6, 1881, will mark the 176th anniversary of the birth of his heroic youth. His spirit and character was reflected in thousands of his countrymen and helped them to tri- umph over the despotism of a mis- guided king, according to the Di- vision of Information and Publica- tion of the United States George Washington Bicentennial Commits sion.
 The young hero was only 21 years old at the time of his execution at the hands of the British in New York city, on September 22, 1776. Nathan Hale was born in Coventry. Conn, June 6, 1755. In 1770 at the age of 15, he entered Yale col lege and graduated with some dis tinction in 1773. On leaving col lege he engaged as teacher. He was eminently skillful, and equally appreciated by parents and pupils.
 He was teaching in New London when the news of the outbreak at Lexington arrived. A town meeting was called and Hale was among the most ardent of the speakers, propos- ing an instant march to the scene of hostilities He was among the first to volunteer. "A sense of duty" | fetl %> sacrifice everything for my coun- try"
 He served in the army before Bos- ton as lieutenant. His conduct attracted attention, and he was aA vanced by a congressional commis- sion to captaincy. He commanded a company in Colonel Knowltons s regiment in the following year. Af- ter the disastrous battle of Long
 Island, Washington asked Colonel Knowlton for competent person to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
THOMASTON

Miss. Mary Doyle entertained her bridge club at her home on Tracey street Friday afternoon. Prizes were awarded and refreshments were served by the hostess.
 The funeral of Miss Della Fruin was held from the Hotchkiss funeral home on Union street at 9 o'clock this morning to the St Thomas church at 9:3O o'clock where a re- quiem high mass was celebrated by Father Burke. 1nterment was in St Thomas cemetery.
 Mrs Jessie Speed of South Main street is driving a new sport car purchased from W. H. Lyons, local Oakland dealer.
 It is reported that several of the men who have been out of work for several weeks have been called back | by the Seth. Thomas Clock company and given their old places in the fac | tory.
 The Thomaston Marine band will go to Litchfield this evening where they will render an open air con- cert on the center green. The con- cert on Memorial night had to be postponed owing to the heavy show CTS which left the town in dark ness
 s, About twenty couple from the I Thomaston high school enjoyed a barn dance on the farm of Philip Frazer in Woodbury Friday evening.
 Miss Mabel Schiappacosse of North Main street was the guest of her sister in Meriden Thursday.
 Mrs John Farrell of Bradstreet avenue spent to-day in Hartford.
 The Thomaston high school ball team in one of it's finest exhibitions of the season was defeated on the Sanford avenue grounds Friday afternoon by the Collinsville stu dents by the score of z to 1. Thir- teen of the Thomaston men struck out and they gathered one hit in the entire game. This brings to a close the present season for the home boys who won one game in the entire schedule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
NAUGATUCK
Name Charities Dept.
 Head Monday Night
Johnson Not Seeking disappointment Boy Scouts to
 Hold Court of Honor

will journey to Torrington this af- ternoon to meet the New City High team in a valley league game. Nau- gatuck and Torrington are now tied for second place in the league standing.
 To Graduate From M. I. T. , Elmer Hughes, son of MT and Mrs Ernest Hughes of Orchard Terrace will be graduated from the Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology at the annual graduation exercises to be held next Tuesday. MT and Mrs Hughes will attend the exercises. Rendered Surprise A pleasant surprise was rendered Mrs H. R. Hawley of Central avenue on Thursday night when about 30 list church of Waterbury gathered at her home. Mrs Hawley who was soloist of the choir for many years resigned her membership on May 1. Her former associates presented her with beautiful gift as a token of their esteen and appreciation of the services she has rendered as mem- Der of the choir.
 Extending Sewer. Borough workmen are changing the outlet of the sanitary sewer from the end of Hotchkiss street to point near Recreation field. This will be the temporary outlet for the sewer until the trunk line sewer is com pleted.
 Odd Fellows to Attend Services | Members of Centennial lodge ot odd Fellows will attend divine serv. ices in honor of tkeir departed brothers tomorrow morning at Il o'clock in the Methodist Episcopa church. Rev Joseph R. Swain vii preach the sermon. Earlier in thu morning committees of the lodge vii decorate the graves of their deceased members in Hillside and Grove ceme Iteries. Members of Rebekah lodg' will also attend the services. Odt
 Fellows are requested to meet at Odt Fellows hall at 10:30 and will marcl
 to the church in a body.
 Death of Henry Thomas
 Henry Thomas of Millville, resi-
 dent of Naugatuck for many years
 died last night after an illness of sev
 eral weeks. He was we'll known Il 1.-the borough and his many friend
 will be sorry to learn of his demise MT Thomas was a. man of sterlin character. The body was brought t
 the funeral home of Clayton +
 Bailey of 62 Oak street. Funeral ar arrangements will be announced later
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

penetrate the enemy's camp and pro- cure intelligence of their designs; a service deemed vital in that disspir- iting crisis. Hale. in the ardor of patriotism, volunteered for the un- enviable enterprise, thought fully aware of its peril, and the conse- quences of capture.
 Disguised as a Dutch schoolmaster he crossed the Sound at night from Norwalk to Huntington, l.. l. He visited the British encampments un. suspected, made drawings of the enemy's works, noted down memo randa in Latin of the information he gathered, and then retraced his steps to Huntington where a boat was to meet him and convey him back to the Connecticut shore. Un- fortunately British guard ship was at that time anchored out of view in the sound, and had sent g. boat On shore for water. Hale mistook it for the expected boat, and did not discover his mistake until he found himself in the hands of his enemies. He was stripped and searched; the plans and memoran- da which were found concealed in the SOleS Ol HIS SHOcS pEONcu to be spy.
 He was conveyed to the guard ship and thence to New York where he was landed on the 21st day of September, the day of the great fire. He was taken to General Howe's headquarters and after brief hear ing was ordered to be executed the next morning at daybreak. The sen- s4I INrrf 1 1p-lIt la and infamous Provost Marshall Cum ningham, who refused Hale's request for a Bible, and destroyed a letter he had addressed to his mother, for the reason afterwards given by him that "the rebels should never know they had a man who could die with such firmness."
 Nathan Hales patriotic spirit shone forth in his dying words-"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
TORRINCTON
Youth Burned While
 Saving His Automobile
Barn in Which Car Was Kept Saved By Firemen-
 Present Klambt With Gold Piece

Ernest Moser, 19, who resides at the Cowles place in West Torring- ton, was painfully burned while removing his burning automobile from the barn at his home late Thursday evening.
 MT Moser returned home in his Ford touring car about II O'CLOCK Thursday evening and placed 1t In the barn as usual. Upon looking out of the window about l half hour later, he noticed the car was in flames While he and the hired man hurried to the barn, another member of the family sent in still alarm to the fire department.
 Mir Moser and the hired man suc- ceeded in removing the burning car from the barn but Mr Moser suf- fered serious burns while engaged in the work. He was taken into the house where lard was applied to his burns to alleviate the pain.
 Then a neighbor took him to the Charlotte Hungerford hospital where he was found to have re- ceived first degree burns on the front of his body from the waist up and on the arms.
 The firemen responded to the call promptly and used the booster tank and chemicals to extinguish the flames. The fire had gained much headway before they arrived, how ever and the car was destroyed. The removal of the car from the barn undoubtedly saved the struc- ture from damage. There are a number of tons of hay stored in 1t and several are housed on it, none of which suffered damage.
 Presented With . Gold Piece | Paul Klambt, physical director of the M c A was presented with gold piece by members of the wo- mems morning gymnasium class al the Y during the course of the an- nual outing of the class at the East Litchfield chapel Thursday.
 Mrs c. w. Stone in appreciation fol MT Klambt's work with the class during the winter months.
 During the day volley ball, base ball, badminton, horseshoe pitching ard bowling on the green were or the program, with the team cap ltained by Mrs Edward J. Burns de. feating the team explained by Mr' Margaret Hunt, 60 to 20.
 The lineups of the teams were al follows: | Mrs Edward J. Burns, Mrs Beech CT. Mrs c. W. Stone, Mrs Nellie Ryan. Mrs Raymond Bentley, MT Elsie Baldauf. Mrs Arthur l.. Bill ings, Mrs John Hubbard and Pau Kambt.
 Mrs Margaret Hunt. Mrs Louis Cronan, Mrs Otte Grun. Mrs Smith Mrs Elsie Redmer. Mrs l.. I. Lava lette, Mrs Albert Bentley. Mrs Pau Klambt and Arthur l.. Billings. Is Taken to Hospital
 The Red Cross ambulance wa called at $50 yesterday morning t remove Charles E. Bennett from hi home on Cooke street to the Char lotte Hungerford hospital. MT Pen nett, who is a member of tte cit! board of education, has been i'll fo several weeks.
 Briefs
 A stated convocation of Cyru chapter R. A. M. will he hel' June IF.
 A large number of parents an' friends attended the art exhibition at the public schools Thursday. David KimbalI of Lake Waramau,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

A superintendent of charities will be named by the board of charities at their meeting to be held Monday night at 8 o'clock in the office of Supt of Charities Herbert Johnson.
 The term of Supt Johnson expires this month and he will not be can- didate it is reported for the office again. With the democrats controll- ing the board for the first time in many years it is a foregone conclu- sion that the Jeffersonians will name the next superintendent.
 Several names have been men tioned for the office among them be- ing William F. McDermott of the third ward, Michael J. Langford a former superintendent of the de- partment, Hugh Burns and A. Bar ton Cross, who has also served as superintendent of the department.
 MT Cross according to reports current in the borough stands a very good chance of landing the ap- pointment. Supt Johnson will not accept the position if it is again of- fered to him it is stated as he has another position under considera- tion.
 Fire Commissioners Meet.
 Members of the board of warden and burgesses held an informal meeting last evening in the Maple street fire house with representa- tives of fire apparatus and discussed the various types of apparatus. Rep resentatives of the International Co had a piece of apparatus in the bor- ough for inspection.
 The members of the board pres ent were: Warden Frank T. Green, Burgess Sheridan, Tracy Noble and Maurice Anenberg.
 Marriage Intentions Filed. Marriage intentions have been filed with Town Clerk Louis Schil- Ter, Jr, by Earl Megin, 1on of MT and Mrs w. J. Megin of South Main street and Miss Helen l.. Blouin, daughter of MT and Mrs James Blouin of Bethany road.
 Holding Outing
 The Latin club of the Naugatuck High school is holding an outing to- day at Lake Quassapaug. The mem bers of the club left this morning about 930 for the lake. The party will return late this afternoon.
 Crescents Meet Watervllle. | The Crescent baseball team VII meet the Waterville team this af- ternoon at Recreation field. The Crescents opened theis season or Memorial day with the ColoreC Giants of New Haven as opponent: and won 3-2.
 Meet TOrringtOn.
 Naugatuck High baseball team
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Naugatuck High baseball team

be at 7:15, S:15, 9:15 and II o'clock. The 9:15 mass is the children's mass followed by Sunday school The last mass is at II o'clock followed by benediction of the blessed sacrament.
 Union Congregational church, Rev oscar Locke, pastor, Sunday school atat 9:3O, morning worship at 1O.45 o'clock, senior Christian Endeavor society at 6:3O, intermediat Christian Endeavor society at o'clock. The senior society will meet at the church at o'clock, eacn member bringing lunch. An out of doors meeting will be held at Shelter Hill. Mrs Carl Miller will be leader. The interme- diate society will meet at o'clock and Walter Cummings and George Gilchrist will conduct the meeting, which will be in the form of a track meet. This is new idea Tn meetings and 1t is expected to prove very interesting.
 All Saints Episcopal, Rev A. Nu- gent Samwell, rector. morning prayer at 10:45. church school at 9:3O and Young Peoples Fellowship at 6'3O o'clock,
 Mrs smith Entertains
 Mrs Harold smith of Watertown entertained the Mothers club" last evening. This being the last meeting until September. q read good time was enjoyed. A peanut hunt causing great fun was won by Mrs Whltef Greas0n. others winning prizes were Marjorie Florain, Mrs Walter oren' son and Mrs Gilbert Leiteh. rho mothers carried pictures of them selves and each mother tried t0 idon' tlfy the others. Later in the evening refreshments were served. Those At' tending were Mrs Walter Oreas0n Mrs Ralph florain, Mrs Joseph Dc. Hona, Mrs James Dwyer, Mrs Edward italHd0w, Mrs Oscar Locke, Mrs WIl' liam linaHell, Mrs George Thomp. son. Mrs Edmond hehrlef, Mrs Pred Jacobs, Mrs Carl Miller, Mrs ull. bert Lslieh. Mrs Harrle eeoii MT, Grover C. badlwin. Mrs HAroic smith, Mrs i,srAy sanford, Mrs Ken, meth Sanford, Miss Marjorie Fl0raih and Miss Catherine smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
OAKVILLE

Local students attending Water town high school who have had perfect attendance during the month of May are as follows: Martha AL ford Margaret Lindsay, Evelyn Holmes. Doris Hallock. Elsie Made aux. Lewis Beardslee, John Fillip- pone, Betty Vail, Kate Wilson, Elsie Sorenson, John Ande; Roger Lowrey, Henry Meyer. Nancy Beardslee. Mar tha Fenn, John Binder and Robert Calkins.
 Church Services
 At St Mary Magdalene's church, Rev Leo Finn, pastor, masses will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
The Waterbury
 Teachers Assn
Will Meet Monday at Ches- ham Farm, Home of
 Mrs F. s. Chase

The Waterbury Teachers associa- ton will conclude the year Monday afternoon with a garden party from 4 to 6 o'clock at Chesham farm, the summer home of Mrs F. $. Chase in Middlebury. Dr and Mrs Michael C. Donovan and all other members of the board of education will be the guests of the association.
 The music for the entertainment will be furnished by the high school orchestra which is under the direc- ton of Floyd c. Evans, director of instrumental music in the high schools.
 The officers and executive com mittee are the committee in charge and will receive the teachers and present them to the guests. Men teachers may bring along their wives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

Camera Mrs Mary Stoddard, proofer has been in New York attending graduation daughter from Pratt Institute. suggestion Chamber Commerce Why inform and cnhuse the by erecting the Grand street property reading This Site Wateburys New Pooce be Completed in l932 Such advertising What Frank Helen a As Matt Smith has few equals fraterna of dent Matt has held grand positions of honor we'll Thursday night he gasoined Bridgeport boost Waterbury and the coming Eagles Next week he Norwalk, Put Matt they erected piles of lesser
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
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On the merry go round The Coordnator ofh- eia publication Overlook Cottage Park club bouquet to the city fathers in this fashion railing has been peed Concord whe, removed his has been very dangerous spot small children Many thanks tended to the city officials improvement Bob Smith. son of Mir Leslie J. Smith writes interesting letter from Spain of his experiences over there Doug Gray will be married June to Dot French wish him lots of luck after he goes happy dayins
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

Editor Tall Tower Topics As daily reader of column
 wish you would print this letter of mine think disgrace young permitted bathing without skirt
 Lakewood park and Lake Quassapaue and they disgusting They play ball the and apparently have them think city of Waterbury and your friend Mr OConnel of Quassaptug should put stop have objection piece suit provided has skirt. But such vulgar display without skirts only ekning decent people but opinion going hurt these parks know shall bring my family them any least until this stopped l would consider real favor you will print this erter intend write the park department and Mir OConne Thank youVCR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
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S.h.h.h-h-h.

S-hhh-h-h. Jimmy Purcell has turned in his sedan for a ritzy Jim of the love smell Some day going pick up with lead wedding
 The old on "A very pretty wedding growing the loop of the City Hall mall to which dsagrceabc feature for And city tearing tags from their slipped while parking prohibited They Il be smiling the mall them. The legion state rendered the Democrat compliment for the play gave the special Muvlle night. Thanks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

is spending the weekend at the
 home of his parents on Newheld
 road.
 A regular meeting of Torringlon assembly, Order of Rainbow for Girls, will be held Monday evening at 7:3O. It will be followed by an officers rehearsal. George NeviD is patient at the Rockville hospital, where he under went an operation on his throat. He is a brother of Chief of Police W1l- liam E. Nevin. Frank $. Crague of Benham street, who underwent a. serious op- eration at the Charlotte Hungerford hospital two weeks ago. is reported as slowly improving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Gossip Barbara chids of Norfolk known to quite few

Gossip Barbara Chlds of Norfolk, known quite few Waterburans will presented King George and Queen Mary June 9th Buckingham palace Larry Laurzen they're going depo the foreigners relieve unemployment That means Indians country, smiles Larry Bill Jones home from Holy Cross Despite the depression Corporal Coyle legion has the largest membership years Up June first boasted than year ago. The depart gone and nationally the legion looks good for million members. Come buddy. Jimmy Cavanaugh down for broadcast from WEAF. He'll be from Il to 2 Monday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
THE ITCH CURE

Nelson. B. C. = Members of the
 local police force saw seven Douk-
 hobor women. members of nude
 cult, sitting on fence stunning them selves. The police ordered the wo- men to put on clothes and, when they refused. threw itch powder on them. It so happened that one of the Doukhobor males was standing
 close by and he turned the full force of strong water hose on the off cers, giving them sound drenching.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
PAID IN FULL

EI Paso Harry Brassen is an honest fellow. The other day ht took . box car ride out of town, Ho. cently the railroad officials of the line on which he copped the free ride received a letter from him God bless your railroad" the letter read, "pIeaso accept thees stamps (he enclosed 70 cents worth) ns q token of my repentance for riding youF cars"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Sweet and low

Sweet and low Bobby Kelly pug who packed iron fist old days tells that the North Adams of the finest Bobby caught the Thursday night fights up there The ring only foot from the ground Mr and Mrs Bill Hon. egg J smiling you'd like know tS boy Congraulatons
 Miss Julia smith State and Strand has become quite a goferine and they tell she whistles them down ihs farway Bobby Jones
 Excuse please These buddI1 of mine hopping many new ranks In the army that m slipping The other night titled Rev Rice ss msjef He's iusnane colonel n this up we'll w to make bucks asns eopsf' dog robbers hnt s sh .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
s0liKiNfl IT AWAY

Portland, ore -- Sam Olson bun' died no hIs laundry and sent lt 70 bo washed. shortly after no ran wild ly Into the police station claiming ho had put his bllifetd. containing over $500 in bonds, in the laundry bundle A search Of the laundry failed co diseions the sock and money, Detee. ilves accompanied Sam home and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Good evening.
VARIOUS AMBITIONS

The city fellow tolls away And all the while, He keeps increasing day by day. His little pile, He talks about the oountrys charm, And hopes some day to buy a farm. The farmer tils the stubborn soil, Subdues the sod. And banks in autumn for his toil, A goodly wad, And when his pile is salted down, He hopes to go and live in town.
 From the verlook- Cottage
 Park Club "Coordinator
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
To l.

Dear Chrty:-Re C. M T. C.-l93l. Kindly note that as May 3 93 46 applications had been received and 335 a ped against New Haven Countys quota of On May 3l Of only applications had been accepted Below the record for the Xho