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Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
WEDELL FORCED
TO ABANDON HIS
RECORD ATTEMPT

PUEBLO, Colo, Dec. Is. up
James Wedell, New Orleans speed
flyer, today gave up his attempt
to set q new transcontinental air
record.
After bucking strong winds all
the way from Los Angeles, Wedell
said when he arrived here at 1902
a. m, tMST). that he would not
continue eastward. He had left Los
Angeles at 5:08 a. m. (PST.
THE headwinds were too strong
the flyer said
Wedell was more than an hour
overdue when he reached here.
He had planned to fly from here
to Bloomington. Ill. and then con-
tinue to New York.
Wedell said that he would fly to
New Orleans several days from
now"
LOS ANGELES, Dec. l6. {U.P) -
James Wedell of New Orleans took
off into the rising sun this morn
ing with New York his destination
and new transcontinental air.
plane speed record his goal
The wheels of his trim. low
winged monoplane left the RUNWAY
of United airport at sos fP.STD
after weather reports indicated
favorable conditions for speed
flight.
To set q new record, he must
better the time OF Major James
Doolittle, who crossed the CONT
nent in II hours and l6 minutes.
Wedell expected to do it in 10
hours. He expected to stop at
Pueblo, Colo, and Bloomington.
H., enroute directly across the
continent.
His plane carried 40 gallons Of
gasoline at the takeoff and rose
smoothly, climbing rapidly at al
most its maximum rate of 5000
feet a minute.
That his homemade craft, fitted
with q ATS horsepower motor, is
capable og tremendous speeds be
demonstrated on the Pacific coast
After establishing Q new flying
record between Aqua Caliente.
Mex, and Vancouver, 3. c., Wedell
broke another record by flying here
from San Francisco IN ! hour %
minutes
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Father and Son
 Held Under Bonds
Charged With Setting Fire to Home on Gates
 Avenue

Folio wing a long hearing Saturday morning in police court Anthony Vernale. AS. and his son, Charles. 26, were ordered held for superior court. The fathers bonds were increased by order of the court from $5,000 to $10,000 while those of the son were reduced to $3,000. Both were charged with arson in connection with the my sterious explosion and fire, which destroyed their home on Gates avenue, October 9th.
 The state through Lieutenant Joseph Stevens and State Trooper Maurice Purtell attempted to prove that the son was responsible Tor the actual setting of the fire. which nearly resulted in the loss of his life. When the explosion occurred young Vernale, who claims he went to visit his father whom he knew was i'll, was blown into the back yard. He was found running from the scene with his clothes on fire and badly shocked. The father was a patient in the hospital at the time of the fire. He disappeared from the institution the following day.
 Testimony was introduced show ing that the Vernales had obtained $3,0O0 of insurance on the house. hold. Many articles listed as des- troyed were doubted by the state.
 The defense offered no testimony in Saturdays hearing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
BLODGETT CALLS TAX CONFERENCE
WHAT ABOUT GIRLS. OUT OF WORK
Steps Should Be Taken to See That None of Them
 Is Neglected
WORSE OFF THAN MEN

An article in this paper satur- day about the number of men seeking shelter at the police sta ton and other places prompted many to inquire how the large number of women out of employ ment are managing to care for themselves during these dull times. Nobody seems to have an intelli- gent answer to this query, but so far nothing has come to public no- tice. that would indicate that girls are in need of assistance, but after all 1t is not unreasonable to believe that many of them are in straight ened circumstances.
 A girl out of work who has no home of her own Is worse off than a man in like circumstances. She cannot go to the police stations or places of that sort to seek lodging. No doubt the churches and soci- cities are keeping an eye after such cases. In any event, 1t Is a timely subject and some responsible per- sons should be charged with the duty of seeing that temporary homes are found for girls who might be out of work, short. of funds and have no place to stay. IL is not likely that any family would turn a girl out on the street because she was behind with her board, but you never can tell, and 1t. would be we'll not to overlook the plight of working girls while making an effort to care for men. @
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
JOHN C. WENDEE
 AT CENTRAL YMCA
Gave Lecture on Jungle Scenes Among Canni-
 baIS in Africa"
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

John c. Wendes of the Nauga- tuck Chemical company, yesterday gave an illustrated lecture at the central Y. M. c. A. on Jungle Scenes Among Cannibals in Africa" 1" With the aid of a lantern, MT Wendes pictured scene after scene showing the negro life and the anil mal life to be found in the Belgian Congo where he was employed by the Belgian government as an en- gineer.
 Many pictures showed close-ups of such animals as the hippopota- mus, antelope, leopard buffalo and crocodile, just to name some of the largest and most ferocious that he encountered. Village scenes, native dress and tribe royalty were suc- cessively flashed on the screen, while MT Wendes told a fascinat- ing story of his own experiences with a savage race. Questioned as to whether he felt great fear in dealing with these people, he an- swered that 1t was only necessary to make friends by the very practi- cal and easy method of feeding them. WIT Wendes said, "A native will do anything for meat, prefer. rably very old and very rotten meat. I have seen a group of na- tives sit down before a feast o1 hippopotamus and buffalo, and eat steadily for three days without ceasing."
 The natives of this part of Africa wear very little in the way of cloth ing as they have no need for 1t They annoint their bodies with oi and take great delight and pleasure in tatooing themselves in variou: designs. The head dress of the African women Is often elaborate and quite permanent inasmuch as 1t, at times, takes many days tc fashion.
 This is the second talk Mir Wen. des has given at the central ' this season and he was heard yes. terday by some 200 men and boys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Mass Meetings
 on Prohibition
Allied Campaigners to Visit Waterbury on
 January 2 and }

"The Allied Campaigners for Prohibition" led by Dr. Daniel A. Polling, Oliver w. Stewart and Col. Raymond Robins will be in Water- bury for a two-day visit on Jan uary 2 and 3. Four mass meetings will be held on those days at the First Methodist church.
 The local committee of arrange ments is made up of Herbert S.. Smith, chairman, and the follow ing men and women: Mrs. Allan Upton, Frank J. Erbe, Rev Oscar Locke. William c. Green. Rev. Jo- seph o. Todd. Miss Lois Beach, Clifford H. Mallette, Mrs. George Futile, Mrs. Henry Preusser. J. E.. Nelly, Mrs. S. c. Logue. Mrs. Will lard Selleck, Mrs. W T. Leggett, Crayton Carpenter. dMrs. Edwar Seaver, Leonard Soley, J. R. Put nam, Irving Akins. William F. Briggs, Miss Estelle Miller. Miss Virginia Worth and Arthur L. Pur- inton.
 The "Allied Campaigners" are making a whirlwind tour or the country, visiting nearly 300 cities and addressing over 5000 mass meetings in these cities. Moreover. the allied campaigners are only one of a group of organizations which are working for temperance under the guidance of the national board of strategy which is sponsoring this year 15.000 mass meetings in all parts of the country.
 The visit of the Allied Cam paigners" to Waterbury is a part Of a widespread temperance program which will continue indefinitely throughout the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
"HOW to Invest
 Your Money"
Subject of Lecture at Davenport Hall Toe
 night

How to Invest Your Money" Is the topic chosen by Robert s. Walker. trust officer of the Co lonial Trust Company, for his talk at Davenport, hall this evening.
 Rev Moses R. Lowell will talk on "The Roman Catholic Commun- ion" at the midweek Thursday meeting at o'clock at Davenport hall.
 "The Christian Dawn in Korea" stereopticon picture will be shown Sunday night at the First Methodist church. One of the Sunday school classes of the Third Congregational church will feature an entertainment on Friday eve ming.
 A Christmas sale at 2:30 o'clock. followed by a supper at o'clock will be held at the Trinity church to raise funds for the Christmas season.
 The evening department of the Second Congregational church will hold it's Christmas entertainment at 8 o'clock tomorrow night after the business meeting. Jack Black. ex-convict, will be the speaker at the forum Sunday night. He will speak on What Makes Criminals?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

Last evening August Cherchis, 31, of 4O7 West Main street, was crossing Meriden road near the inc tersection of the Todd road when he observed two automobiles bear ing down on him. They were trav- cling in opposite directions. Cher chis decided not to attempt to beat either one of them and stood still. The two machines passed him at the same time. One of the, cars clipped him and hurled him to the ground. The other machine swerved to one side and striking an em- bankment, overturned. The driv- CT, Alexis W. Ahlberg, was placed under arrest pending the outcome of Cherchis' injuries. He denied that his car collided with the man, but the police decided to hold him until the injured man is in a posi- tion to testify.
 Cherchis suffered severe lacera- tions of the left shoulder, face and back. He was taken to St Mary's hospital for treatment and obser- vation. The authorities have no clue as to the identity of the other driver involved.
 A car operated by John Pragit of 156 East Liberty street collided with a hydrant last evening at the corner of South Main and Pied
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Local Collector
 To Confer With Commissioner
Meets Friday in New Haven When Laws of l93l
 Legislature Will Be Discussed By Officials of s New Haven County-Full Exchange of Views
 Sought

s The meeting will be one of the 1881 series of county collectors conferences being conducted at convenient places throughout the state. Similar meetings were held two years ago and proved of very practical value, according to re- ports made by Commissioner Blod- gett.
 Many important changes in the laws relating to local collection of taxes were enacted by the 1891 leg islature. Therefore, Commissioner Blodgett stated in issuing a call for the conference, he desires every collector to be present.
 The meeting will be conducted in the nature of round-table dis cussion of collectors problems. It Is particularly desired, it is under stood, that the various collectors be prepared to ask questions, ex- change views and so on. A set pro- gram, with definite addresses, has been intentionally avoided.
 City Treasurer Edward l.. Tut tlye, Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor and Mayor Frank Hayes have also been notified that they may attend as the guest of Tax Collector Ennis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
QUICK RELIEF FROM
 CONSTIPATION

That is the joyful cry of thou sands since Dr Edwards produced Olive Tablets. the substitute Tor calomel.
 Dr Edwards. a practicing physi- elan for 20 years, and calomers old-time enemy, discovered the formula for Olive Tablets while treating patients for chronic con- stipation and torpid livers.
 Olive Tablets do not contain calomel, just a healing. soothing vegetable laxative safe ana pleasant.
 No gripping is the keynote" Of these little sugar-coated. olive coiored tablets. They help cause the bowels and liver to act nor maiiy. They never force them to unnatural action.
 If you have a ''dark brown mouth"--bad breath---a dull, tired feeling - sick headache - torpid liver--constlpation. you should hnd quick sure and pleasant results from one or two of Dr Edwards Olive Tablets.
 Thousands take them every night to keep right. Try them. ibc' soc, soc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Rabbi Breslau
 in New Britain
Principal Speaker at An- i1ual C1ambake Banquet
 Last Night

Rabbi Isadore E. Breslau of this city was the chief speaker at the annual Chanukah banquet and candle light observance in New Britain last night where members, of the Congregation Brethren Sons of Israel gathered in large num- bers.
 Exercises started with lighting of the candles by Cantor Baron, followed by community singing led by George Cans. The Chanukah drill was presented by children of the Sunday school and Jewish folk songs were presented by Miss May belle Swarsky accompanied at the plano by Miss Rose Swarsky.
 George Berson, past president of the synagogue, was given dia- mond ring, the presentation being made by Attorney David L. Nair for the synagogue membership and the brotherhood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Jose Iturbi in
 Concert Tonight
FarSous Pianist Will Pre- sent Program at Buck
 ham Hall

At his first New York recital Jose Iturbi played Mozart's "A Major Sonata" Schumann's Ara besaue," Brahms Variations on a theme by Paganini," smaller quantities of Chopin, Debussy, AL benlz-such was the varied course which Iturbi chose to run. Be- cause he had played Mozart with the Philharmonic, his audience was not surprised to hear him en- dow the sonata with q cool, fresh beauty seldom equalled. The Brahms technical difficulties were topped at an incredible speed. De- pussy had structure, clarity, magic. when Iturbi had finished no one left Carnegie Hall. The audience rushed forward to watch his square fingers more closely, called for encore after encore. He played d second Manhattan recital, a third all within a month, to sold out houses, q wildly excited public. press fumbling for new adJec- tives.
 over night Iturbi became the hero of a country's art public. His success was such that people were eager to know more about him. What was he like--this great plan ist with the modest manner. the aombre black eyes, tho engaging boyish smile?
 They discovered that he likes apples, oysters, caviar. expensive cigars; that he plays good tennis, boxes, dances; does subtle imita. tlons of Charlie Chaplin. Los Chaney. George Gershwin; that he hates joint recltais. private musi- cal ongagements. fiattery: that he owns three automobiles. two Amer lean, the other foreign. and loves fast driving; that he adoreB Co play and listen to jazz; that no is inevitably late for all social en. ] agreements. But when he is sched'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
State Convention
 Here In August
Exact Date to Be Set By Legion Post at To-morrow
 Nights Meeting

convention committee Tuesday evening. The national convention in Portland, Ore. will be Sept 12 to 15. National regulations provide that state conventions must come at least 30 days before the national gathering so indications now point to dates early in August for the local affair.
 Chairman Ellis F. Phelan has ap- pointed several subcommittee chairmen and is turning over to them the names of post members who have answered his call for volunteers.
 Charles Jackson will head the escorts committee. Past Command CT Roy E. Rice has been assigned the important duty of heading the parade committee. The special en- tertainment feature is in the hands of Commander Robert r. Birt. who will have the help of a strong com- mittee. Other new appointments are: Morris Shapiro. badges; Ralph Bolles, decorations; Albert Lusher. traffic: William Dwyer. halls: Ar thur Marston. boys division; Walter Jarvis, guests and registration; J. A. Brenneis, drum corps contests; Robert Harvey, sports; and Chester A. Haude, concessions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Platts Mills Man
 Put on Probation
Chastised Boys Whom He Claimed Had Annoyed
 Him

Joseph Heche, 39, of Peach street was arraigned in city court Saturday morning and charged with breach of the peace. It was charged that Heche invaded the Platts Mills school a few days and administered whipping to two boys, sons of Mrs H. c. Stewart of Peach street and Mrs E. F.. Avery of Platts Mills road. Heche claimed that the youngsters an- noyed him during q recent illness. Witnesses claimed that the accused pulled the youngsters ears in the presence of their classmates.
 Judge T. V. Meyer placed Heche on probation for 60 days and warned him not to attempt to re- peat his actions in the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Three Hurt In
 Auto Accidents
August Cherchis at St Mary's Hospital With Painful
 Injuries

mont streets. The crash against the hydrant followed a collision between Pragit's car and one driven by Joseph Lol1is of 37 Milton ave- nue. Both drivers escaped injury.
 Edmund Mitchell, 10, of ITS Eastern avenue was crossing North Main street last evening when he was struck by a car driven by Louis Solomoito, 69 Edgewood ave- .nue. The lad was only slightly in- jured.
 An automobile accident on Derby avenue, New Haven. resulted in three persons being injured. They were MT and Mrs Stanley Haze of 38 Plainfieid avenue, West Haven, and James Wizaski of Waterbury. They were treated at St Raphaefs hospital and discharged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Benefit Concert At
 Buckingham Hall

A benefit concert was given last evening under the auspices of the Brass City band directed by A. Ortone in Buckingham hall. Grace Baum, contralto: Sadie Yellen. so- prano, were the soloists accom- panied on the piano by S. A. White. The band opened the program and the vocal solos followed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

Tax Collector William A. Ennis was invited to-day by State Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett to be present in New Haven .Fri- day afternoon at an informal con- ference. Tax collectors of all New Haven county will be present at the session, it is expected, the meet ing to be held in room 34 of the county building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Mems League of
 Bunker Hill Church

There will be a meeting of the Mems league of the Bunker Hill Congregational church this evening at which time supper will be served at 6:45 o'clock. A business meet ing will follow at 7:45 o'clock aft CT which a progan1 of entertain. ment, featuring dance numbers, will be enjoyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

uied to appear Tn concert he is all ways meticulously prompt for 1t Is a grave responsibility to be Don Jose Iturbi, Spain's greatest plan ist. Rockingham hall in the second Of the Community Concert Series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07
Athletes Foot
 Subject of Lecture
By Dr. Fitzpatrick at Gen.
 tral Y Tonight

Athletes Foot" will be the sub- ject of Dr Edward Fitzpatrick's talk at the central Y health forum held in the east lobby at s:S0 to- night.
 This is a subject of wide interest as it Is a common foot disease bothering countless people. Dr. Fitzpatrick will tell of the origin and spread of the fungus and ways of extermihating it. All Y members are cordially invited to attend this forum and join in the discussion following the doctors talk.
 Light automobiles are being used as q new tyne of jitney in Australia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-07

It is expected that the dates for the 1892 state convention of the American Legion to be held here will be set at the meeting of the
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-04-24
Legion Auxiliary
To Purchase Slide

At the suggestion of Mrs. Kate
Catlin, state music chairman. the
local American Legion Auxiliary
win purchase a theatre slide of
the national anthem. the Star
Spangled Banner. to be used at
the school program on Memorial
day. Approval OF the low making
the Star Spangled Banner the nat
ional anthem was given on March
Bird, 1881. The purchase of the
theatre slide will be in connection
with the Auxiliary's observance of
music month in May.
Relative to the Observance of
Poppy day on May %, the Auxi-
iiary will buy a slide for use in
the theatre. Radio talks on the
purpose of the poppy sale, have
been made also.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-04-24
INCOME All CLUB
MEET With LEADERS

Twenty-eight All club leaders
from the organized clothing, corn,
pig, sheep and calf, and food clubs
met at Vida last week with Miss
Myrtle Euren, assistant state club
leader from Bozeman. and Miss
Alberta Colemon, the home dem
o~nstration agent, to outline the
work for each club.
"In order to have a high quail
ity of club work, which will be
in harmony with the state club
program, All club work must be
we'll planned and organized care
fully" states Miss Euf'en. She
urged each leader to emphasize
the cooperation of the parents of
the boys and girls. Every boy and
girl in the work are taking part
in it because they wish to be a
member.
Each leader of a club places
the countrywide All club events
on their program so that a sue
cessful All club picnic is expect
ed in July; a countrywide judging
and demonstration contest in Aug
ust and a All club achievement
day later in the club year.
Contributed.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-04-24
VISITS AT WESTFORk

Ben Youngkin and family spent
the week end at Westfork. Mr..
Youngkin drove up SATURDAY after
noon to deliver and install an ell
ectric sewing machine at the mod
ern home of Fred Holiday. Mr..
Holiday has a Fairbanks Morse
plant and not only has his house
lighted by electricity, but runs a
number of machines by electric
power.
Mr.. Youngkin commented on the
need Of good roads to tap the COM
munity in which Mr.. Holiday
lives. He said the people up there
would like to have Wolf Point for
their shopping center. but on &C
count Of road conditions, make
only infrequent visits here.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-04-24
STAMPEDELETS
Contributed
July 9-10-11

July 9-10-11
Red letter days in the life of the
Community.
The play time of the season.
The DAYS when the town and the
whole countryside leave their reg
ular routine work and come to
Wolf Point for this annual fes-
tival.
It's the time of the year when
the craving for recreation is at
it's height. When the tourists are
most numerous, when the farmer
realizes that it is either now or
not at all, as the busy season will
soon be at hand. When the rangy
bronze is full fed and feeling his
best and the willy and ornery steer
is likewise in the pink of condi-
ton and the slippery calf defies
the lasso of the most accurate
roper.
This will be the eleventh annual
Stampede in Wolf Point and ever
since the year was young the com
| mittee in charge has been plan
ming and figuring on how to make
this summers show the best ev-
er. New and interesting features
are being carefully considered and
will no doubt be introduced and
features of less interest will be
eliminated.
The Wolf Point Stampede is
sponsored by the commercial club
in cooperation with the American
Legion and is a member of the
| Rodeo association of America with
headquarters in Salinas, Californ.
ia. The judges who have already
been named must be acceptable to
the association and the contest
ants are subject to rules laid down
by the association.
The Wolf Point Stampede dates
have been mentioned in several
issues of sport magazines of the
east and every mail brings in.
quiries from riders from practi
cally all over the nation. Our
Stampede is we'll known and has
a reputation as being n of the
real shows. with efficient man.
agemnt and courteous treatment
of all visitors.
Remember the dates and plan
your summer trips and outings sc
as to be in Wolf Point when the
big fun festival opens.