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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19


Mrs. L, t. Sanderson left Saturday
for Ocosta, WASH, to substitute In the
Ccasta schools for month, while their
superintendent, Paul Hitchcock is at
tending, as delegate, the National
convention for the retirement OF
teachers fund converting at Detroit,
Mich, next week.
If you don't think Prof. w. G..
Parkes, missed his calling as COM
poser when he started for Central
America to teach In college there,
just read his letter published in the
News Record of February 10, describ-
ing that country. Will Rogers isn't
In it, and why shouldn't Mr.. Parkes
draw down the big salary other writer's
are getting?
Mrs. G. l.. jackson who has been
under the doctors care for several
weeks, is slowly improving and ex-
poets to be back in the post office ere
long.
Rev. w. B. Leonard, pastor of the
First Baptist Church at Chehalis was
up Monday to see how his father M
G. was progressing. He returned the
next day
Mrs. A. H. Wells has returned from
Ketchikan, Alaska, where she spent
the fall and winter, and will stay
with her daughter, Thelma in Tacoma,
for the present.
Mrs. Myrtia Phelps is visiting with
relatives in Rochester, Wash, for two
weeks. Her nephew, John Corliss of
Chehalis is at the Preston home this
year attending high school.
Mr. Bruce Hall is building good
sized barn for his father, G. W. Hall,
at Southern Heights, who is branching
out in the hog raising business, which
should be a paying industry.
A message has just been received by
Mr.. Meredith telling of the death from
pneumonia of Leslie Birchfield, who
passed away Monday at Yakima. The
funeral to be held at that place Thurs
day of this week. All will remember
Leslie, who with his mother spent
several summers at the Redman cot
tage on Burton beach, in hopes of re-
covering his health. Much sympathy
goes to the mother and family at the
passing of this fine young man.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19

His optimism coupled with hard work
brings him success as 1t will any one
who will not give up.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
BURTON NEWS ITEMS

A baby boy arrived at the home OF
Mr., and Mrs. Merle Sutton at South
ern Heights in the wee small hours
of Monday morning.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
Road Laws Changed.

"Slow driving" which endangers the
movement of traffic on highways is
forbidden, and motorists who refuse
to step on 1t" when ordered by traf-
fic officers face penalty.
These changes, along with numer-
Gus others relative to entering street
intersections, rights of way at cross.
Ing, requiring slowing down on ap-
preaching blind grade rail crossing"
and new rules of the road are found
In the proposed code.
Senator Knutzen, Skagit, filed bill
to prevent false advertising of dairy
products.
1.-THE direct highway" bill was fill
ed by Representative Yantis, of Thurs
ton and the Pierce county delegation.
The bill would create new state
highway from Centralia to Tacoma by
way of Bucoda. Tenino, Yelm and Roy.
The route would not touch Olympia.
Friday the 18th may or may not be
jinx date. Washington's Legislators,
however, apparently did not wish to
work on such day as the session adj
journed Thursday evening until Mon
day morning. Furthermore, the SEES
sion will close on March IL (by the
Legislative clocks), the day before an
other Friday the 18th rolls around.
Summed up. as the legislature goes
into the vital period of It's last half,
taxes still holds the center Of atten-
tion.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-20

Sally blinked. Tears of rage
dried in her eyes. "Lena?" she MUIR
INJURED in foolish little voice,
Eric what have you
done"
A small, smart car stood by the
steps. Light from the house flowed
along it's polished sides
Meet the wife, Lena" said Eric,
and made an elaborate gesture Of
introduction.
"Whose?" demanded Sally.
"Yours, woman! Christmas pres.
ent. Delayed in delivery! Had to
go in to get her. Thought I'd give
YOU a whirl. Like the looks of the
dear girl?"
"Oh, Eric she's superb.
You wonderful boy!"
The trees dripped. The fog closed
in. The country road became sog-
gier than ever but Sally
declared it was perfect Christmas
weather.
II feel I really ought to offer her
a piece of turkey" said Eric at din
ner, with little gasoline gravy y
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-20

any old weather." thought Sally dis
mally, IF Eric were here. OF course
understand that he had to go to
town to meet his cousin Lena. He
couldn't decently do anything else,
but this is our first Christmas to-
gether -. and it's sort of lonesome
put here in the country"
Sally was twenty-three. She and
Eric had been married a little less
daan a year. For months they had
speculated on the best way to spend
christmas together. AT first they
had decided to go to New York, only
~ miles away, have dinner, 60 to
the theater and then some exciting
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-20
Housewife in Australia
Breaks Bicycle Record

MELBOURNE, Dec. 10. - Mrs
Ethel Carter, mother of two child
rem, has broken the worlds record
for women cyclists. She peddled 100
miles in hours, 20 minutes, SO 2-5
seconds.
Il had plenty of energy to spare, y
she said, and after cup of tea
and a sandwich went home to her
houseWork.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-20

night club. But
gradually they
discovered that
they were not
as interested in
celebrating the
holiday in this
manner. Sally
and Eric had
been to plenty Of
dinners, plenty
Of dances and
plenty Of night
clubs. They were
a bit fed up.
After consider
able argument
and trying to
find out what
the other really
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-20

her by the hand. He literally
dragged her into the dining room,
J Through the living room to the front
door. Got to meet Lena right
away" he laughed. He thrust her
out Of the door on to the tiny porch.
S'Lena!" shouted Eric. God bless
er-there she stands"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-20
State Worth More AS Forest

INDIANAPOLIS state of
Indiana was worth more the way
the Indians had it than it is to-
day, says Richard Lieber, state
director of conservation. He ex-
plains: Property on the tax dupli-
cate today is $780, 100000; the
states 18,5OO,O 600 acres of hardwood
timber, now nearly exhausted
would be worth 100000, 000
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-20

I WASN'T in the least
like Christmas. Sally
stood at the window and
surveyed the dripping
trees, the soggy road. A
gray fog lay upon the
hills; the sky was the
color of gun metal.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-20

the door. Her
heart hardened.
She went to the
kit c h e n q n d
looked into q
closet.
The front door
banged. H e y,
S ally !! H e y I
Where are you?
Come here and
meet Lena !"
She heard foot
steps in the din
ing room. The
swinging door
pushed open.
Then before she
could catch her
breath, Eric had
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1931-12-20

wanted, they came to the grand
conclusion that they would get
thrill out of Christmas at home
in their little house in the country.
mo party" said Eric.
mo guests" chimed in Sally.
Nothing but Christmas and
= u.s." They had shaken hands SOL
EMMY on this.
They had. talked over the din
~iner, which Sally was to prepare
herself (the maid having begged to
:. be let off to go to her family for
the day.. They had decided on the
kind of Christmas tree they want
ed; Eric had gone out two days ago
and chopped it down. They had
trimmed it with the glitter of make
believe icic1es and si1ver-blue lights.
Then at 200 o'clock of the after
noon the day before Christmas,
while Eric was chuckling to HIM
self over some ridiculous gift he
:, was wrapping up for Sally, the tele-
phone rang.
Eric talked very hurriedly into
the transmitter. And in a low tone.
Sally could hardly hear what he
said. When he hung up the receiver
he announced that he must leave for
town at once. But why?" asked
Sally.
"Well,' he hesitated, you see I've
got to meet Lena. She's just come"
LENA Who in the world is she?"
Sally's voice became bit edgy.
ooh, err a sort of cousin. Ter
ribly sorry, old girl, I'll tear over
in the buzz-buggy, and be back In
no time"
So, he had gone. And the trees
dripped. And the sky grew dark.
And Sally cried a little and decided
this Christmas eve was the horrid-
est she'd eyer spent.
She tried to remember II she
had ever heard Eric speak of Lena
before. "a wretchad NAME" she said
aloud, land probably a perfect nit
wit of girl. One Of his odious rela.
tives.'
: She waited and waited. Christmas
eve was going to be spoiled. She
could tell that. Why hadn't they
gone to New York like everyone
else? Then this Lena pest would
never have roped in Eric.
At $50 the telephone jingled. Sal
ly flew to answer it. "Sally, darling,
. I'm a bit delayed. Just called up to
tell you not to worry. Traffic heavy
"Oh yes" said Sally In a cool po-
lite voice.
"I'm bringing Lena home, dear. I
know you'll like her. Expect us
about quarter past SEVEN"
Sally was in rage. How dare he
spoil their cherished Christmas by
bringing home a stranger? How
cruel. how thoughtless!
- At quarter past seven she heard
the car rush into the drive before
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-20
Graduation at
 Saint Joseph's
Rev J. J. Valantieius to Present Diplomas
 Tomorrow Night

St Joseph's auditorium will be the scene of the annual commencement exercises of St Josephs parochial school tomorrow evening at $ o'clock. Rev Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor, will present the diplomas while Rev Plus Liutkus, Ph.D. M. s., will deliver the principal address.
 Sunday morning the entire grad uating class will receive holy com nlunion in q body at St Joseph's church at o'clock. A special mu- sical program will be given at this service by the children's choir of one hundred voices.
 Sunday evening program follows: March Triumphale .............
 School Orchestra Hymn to the Sacred Heart. ....
 .............. Class AuufesS .......... ......
 ...Rev Plus Liutkus, Ph. D.M.S. Eternal Spring ... School Orchestra enediction-Hymns Ave Verum''
 and "Concordi Laetitia".
 Act of Conservation to the Sacred
 Heart.
 Eymns-"Tantum Ergo" and "Lau-
 date.'
 NIapch Solenelle School Orchestra
 The honor students, Alphonsus Puskus, Esther Yoksa, Mary Alu- bauskas. Aldona Yakimavicius. Bron- islovas Bendziumas and Alfred Vait- kcvicius will be the guests of Rev Joseph Valantiejus Monday on the excursion to Aurievillc, N. Y., where they will view the shrines of the American martyrs.
 The personnel of the class follows:
 Mary Alugauskas, Helen Bartkus, Josephine Budelis. Helen Dapkus, Anna Dereskevicius, Sophie Gailius, Emily Gajauskas, Mary Gedraitis. Domicella Gudiskis. Valeria Jakstas, Aldona Jakimavicius, Elizabeth Ja- rosius, Helen Jurenas, Adella Kailu- kaitis. Anna Kisielius, Anna Klima- snuskas, Stephania Kulikauskas, Jo- scphine Kveselis.
 Pauline Lingis, Evelyn Lusas. Ste phania Narstis, Elvira Navickas. So- pbie Paulis, Helen Pilipavicius, Hell en Rikteraitis, Alice Sakalas. Adella Sakinis, Mary Saulenas, Anastasia Salemonas, Marcella Savickas, Alice Seronas. Nellie Simaitis, Teresa Sim kus. Nellie Statkevicius. Adella Sta- s:unas, Anna Stulsinskis, Isabella Surmaitis, Irene Tamosaitis, Adeila Vaitekaitis.
 Helen Vasiliauskas, Adella Nersec- kas. Mary VendZiulis. Esther Yoksa, Anastasia Zabelskas. Anna Zabel- skas, Isabella Zilinskas. Leo Adom- avicius, Norbert Aleksis, Joseph Ba- landa. Alphonsus Breive, Alphonsus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-20
Saint Margaret's
 Graduation Sunday
Rev Lawrence E. Skely to Deliver Address at PssCsha
 Program

Graduation exercises of St. Mar garet's parochial school will be held Sunday afternoon at St. Margarets church with Rev. Edward J. Bren- nan, pastor, presiding. Rev. Law renence E. Skelly of Baltimore, Maryland, a native of Waterbury, will deliver the principal address to the graduates.
 Marguerite E. Dunn is valedictor- ian and Eileen O'Keefe, salutatorian. First honorable mention goes to Mar guerite Dunn, Doris Caggiano, Ma rion Duff, Joseph Buckmiller, Marie Geraghty, Olive Dumouchel, Lillian McNellis, Eileen O'Keefe, William Calvin, Rosemary Finn and Mary Parsons. Gsl
 Second honorable mention goes to John Diorio, Louise O'Connor, Ma rion Scigliano. Rose Gyuricsko, Louise LaTendress, Genevieve Pope, Helen Bergen and Douglas Clancy.
 A. o. H. Celtic crosses will be awarded Eileen o'keefe and Mar guerite Dunn, with honorable men Parsons and William Calvin.
 The class motto is Onward and Upward class patron, Mary Inn maculate,- class colors, white and gold and class flower, white field daisy.
 Class officers follow: President, William Calvin; yice-president, Mary Duff; secretary. Eileen O'Keefe, and treasurer. Joseph Buckmiller.
 The program for tomorrow fol- lows:
 ocessional-March ..... .Faulkes Come, Holy Ghost ...... Mozart Address to Graduates ........
 The Rev. Lawrence E. Skelly Sweet Saviour, Bless Us Ere We
 Go Montani Presentation of Diplomas
 Conferring of Graduation honors.
 ... The Rev. Edward J. Brennan Benediction of the Most Blessed
 Sacrament
 Panis Angelicus ..., Fr. Lambilotte
 Heart
 Laudate Dominum .... Gregorian ecessional--Salute to the Colors
 Anthony
 The graduates are: Helen Louise Berger Kenneth Lester Brodeur. Joseph Leo Buckmiller, Doris Flea nor Caggiano, John Joseph Callahan, Francis James Carr, Bernadette Teresa Caulfield, Douglas William Clancy. Francis Gerald Coogan, Cath leen Rita Dessureau, Francis James Devine, Mary Louise Dillon, John Daniel Dioric, Thomas Francis Driscoll, Mary Margaret Duff, Olive Cecile Dumouchel. Marguerite Es- ther Dunn, Katherine Frances Dwy- CT. William Joseph Feeley, Rcse mary Joan Finn, Thomas Joseph Flanagan, June Catho rine Freeman. Thomas Martin Freney, William Francis Calvin, Martin Joseph Gal win, Cyril Kenneth Geary. Mary Mar garet GeraChty. Mary Teresa Good ems. Rose Barbara Gyuricsko. Ed ward Bernard Hcenoy. James Ed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-20
Hopeville Grads
 Get Certificates Members of Eighth Grade Also Receive Palmer
 Awards

High school and students certifi- cates and Palmer awards for the members of the eighth grade at Hopeville school were received by the following students:
 Grade &, room 9 Antoinette Bruni, high school certificates; Ath- lyn Mclean, high school certificate; Maurice MacBurney, high school certificate; Blanche Akerly, high school certificate; Anna Pasini. high school certificate; Agnes Connolly, high school certificate; Robert Green, high school certificate; Ed ward Yezierski, high school certifi- cate; Raymond Witzman, high school certificate: Alba None, high school certificate; Flora Bartolini, high school certificate: Carla Finke, high school certificate: Rita O'Don- nell, high school certificate: Thelma Church, high school certificate; icate; Peter Topazio, high school certificate; Lillian seeley. high school c ertificate; Jean Quigley. students certificate; Mary Salcito, students certificate; Peter Delvie. students certificate; Antoinette Bruni, students certificate; Athlyn Mclean, students certificate; Mau- rice MacBurney, students certificate; Blanche Akerly, students certificate; Agnes Connolly, students certifi- cate; Robert Green, students certif- icate; Anna Pasini, students certifi- cate; Edward Yexierski, student S certificate; Raymond Witzman. stu dents certificate; Alba None, stu dents certificate; Flora Batolini. students certificate; Carla Finke, students certificate; Rita ODon- nell, students certificate; Thelma Church, students certificate; Bar bara Brodeur, students certificate; Peter Topazio, students certificate; Lillian Seeley, students certificate.
 Grade 8, room 10-Francis Buck ley, high school certificate, Grace Booth, high school certificate; Pau lette Beaudry, high school certifi. cate; James Kinney, high school certificate; Henry Koch, high school certificate; Marguerite Doyle. high school certificate; Dorothy Honeg- ger, high school certificate; Eunice Mack, high school certificate; Clara Murno, high school certificate; Ad- die Iarrow, high school certificate; Lois Sanderson, high school certlfl-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-20

Derby. June 20-Derbys mechani- cal policeman at the intersection or Atwater and Seymour avenues, was officially put into operation yester- day afternoon at o'clock. Professor Henry A. Hough, Jr., inventor Of the robot, presented the gold key to the mechanism to Mayor w. J. Riordan of Derby amidst the impressive in- augural ceremonies.
 Derby is the home of Professor Haugh and the city turned out en masse to do honor to it's brilliant son. Prominent local and visiting officials from all over Connecticut were present at the ceremonies. MT Haugh, Sr., father of the inventor, was the guest of honor.
 The Derby high school band as- sembled on the lawn of the Veterans Memorial building, played for the large assemblage. A bronze tablet, inscribed with Professor Haughs name will be erected at the corner at later date.
 The invited guests met at the once of Mayor Riordan in city hall where they were escorted to Seymour ane- nue. A roped off enclosure was pro- vided and within the enclosure, the guests were Scdttu <Al'Si '" a' speach by the president of the board of trade, acknowledgement was made by Frank M. Clarke who later intro duced Mayor Riordan.
 The mayor spoke to the assemb- lage extolling Professor Haugh, ana congratulated Derby's citizens on having so brilliant q native son. At fhe conclusion of the mayor s speach, Professor Haugh presented the key to the mechanical cop to the mayor, who in turn passed the key to Chief of Police Van Etten.
 Chief Van Etten unlocked the con trol mechanism and threw the switch feeding the power into the electro matte robot.
 Among the guests were Mayor w. !, Riordan, Chief of Police Thomas Van Etten, President of the board or Aldermen Charles O'connor. Chief Albert F. Moran. of the Derby hre department City Clerk James S' Donahue, Edward Kirby . superin- tendent of highway department. City Engineer F. B. Clarke, Police Com missioner Frank NJ. Clark and Leo F. Moiloy. president of the board of trade, MT Eckhnrdt, general man. ager Derby Gas & Electric Light company. Prank NJ. Gates and James Atwnter. city Of shelton represented hy Ma.or Prank trofuit. Chief of Police ". Y. Donocan, president of board of aldermen. chief Of Ire de.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-20
WARNER BROS GIFT
 NIGHT AT STAND
Thomas Kelly Acclaimed as He Stepped Forward to
 Accept Diamond
OTHERS MADE HAPPY

The best audience of the present season loudly acclaimed Thomas Kelly of 34 Rose street as he stepped to the stage of the Warner Bros. Strand theater last night to be pre- scented the feature attraction at the Friday night gift party. It was a diamond ring, a dandy. present ed by Miss Julia Smith of the State theater. Peter J. Shea asked the young man whether there was a lucky girl who would be wearing the ring today, but the young man said there was no girl-yet.
 Pete had been telling the audience what a nice present it would be for Ray Snyder whose questions had been answered by Koran few min utes before. Ray was told by Kor- an that his marriage was to take place the 10th month of this year and that he was going to present his girl friend an engagement ring.
 Besides MT Kelly's gift, there were 22 others presented as follows: Robert Kosowslly, 30 Bronson street fishing set; Thersa M. Hernessey, 119 Willow street, auto tire; Joseph Duchon, 56 Cherry street, radio cab inet; George D. B. Catlin, Lynn, Mass. opera grasses; John R. Cava- naugh. Meriden road, wicker rock CT: c. J. Wood. 28 Christianson street, Naugatuck. box of cigars; Barbara Croft, 231 Walnut street, baby's tam and bathing suit; Mrs George Caldwell, 8S9 Huntington avenue, telephone set; Harold Gal lop. Thomaston, basket of groceries; Julia A. Benhan, 97 Cherry street, boudoir chair; A. E. Shepard, sos South Wilson street. lawn table and umbrella; Mrs Arthur N. Kebes. 6l Madison street, New Britain, occas- ional table; Mae Devereaux, 150 Academy avenue, beach robe; Mary Murrican, 142 Sperry street, beach chair; Ray H. Book, 92 Clemaitis avenue, pair flannel trousers; Ada Watson, IA Ridgewood strett, fire mans suit; Mrs Stokes, 694 North Riverside street, silver water pitcher Anthony Ianucci, 50 Jewelry street, breakfast set; Irving, IS Wildwood avenue, pair shoes; Oriel Romano. 53 East Farm street, auto accessor- ies: Mary Driscoll, So Lounsbury street, parlor chair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-20
Showers Cooler,
 Sunday Forecast
Weatherman Promises Relief From Heat-oO Degree
 Temperature Friday

Showers and cooler tomorrow is the promise of the weatherman which will to a great degree give some relief from the heat of the past few days. Yesterday, the thermo- meter reached ninety several times during the day and late in the af- ternoon it exceeded this figure.
 The sun this morning was obscur- ed by a number of clouds which aid ed in cutting off the fierce rays which kept the city broiling for two days.
 The mercury rose from 70 degrees at 6 o'clock yesterday morning to 81 degrees at 9 a. m.; and from noon until o'clock in the afternoon it close to the 90 degree mark, finally at { o'clock it touched the high, 93 degrees.
 Midnight last night showed 7S de- grees and at nine o'clock this morn ing was S6 degrees, much warmer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-20
Car Used For Joy Ride
 And Then Abandoned

An automobile owned by Attorney Alfred l.. Finkelstein was abandoned last evening on Freight street after being used for several hours on a joy ride. The car was stolen from Prospect street about 4 o'clock. It was found on Freight street about 10 o'clock. From all indications 1t had been left there but short time before the police came across it.. The markers had been smeared with paint to prevent recognition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-20
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL HOLDS CLASS DAY.
School Auditorium
 Is Crowded For
 Annual Exercises
valedictory Delivered By Elsie Meissl Sautatory By
 Margaret Corey-Rev William O'Shea Pays Com piments to Graduating Class

gathering and was high in his com pliments of the graduates and their beloved parents who undoubtedly have sacrificed whole lot during their children's sojourn through school days.
 The program presented follows:
 Academic Procession Largo from Xerxes ...... Handel
 String Ensemble Chorus:
 In the Blue June Weather. Ricci
 Choral Club
 Salutatory Y. Harp solo: The Rosary ... Nevin Organ Accompaniment Break, Break. Break Anderton
 Choral Club Sr Violin solo: On the Wings of Song Mendelsohn
 Harp Accompaniment
 ValedictOry Class Song ......... Chatillon
 Piano. Harp, Violin Finale: Au Moulin ...... Gillet
 String Ensemble
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-20

The second graduating class of the Waterbury Catholic high school held it's annual class day exercises yesterday afternoon in the spacious auditorium of the school at 4 o. with a large group of onlookers en- toying the impressive ceremonies.
 Yesterdays exercises commenced with an academic procession which saw the graduates march down from the stage to their seats on the main floor where they were arranged di- agonally with the audience. Their immaculate white caps and gowns made a most favorable impression on the audience.
 Elsie Meissl delivered the vale- dictory and Margaret Corey, the salutatory. Both girls rendered their addresses like veteran orators and thanked their teachers for the untiring efforts spent with them teaching them the correct rule of life and praised them for making them make the best of all the op- portunities presented them during their four year academic course.
 Rev William O'Shea addressed the