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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-10
WATERVILLE

E !. fa t
 The members of St Michaers Ladies Aid Society residing on Thomaston avenue, Driggs street, Sprague street and in the Fort Hill district are to be hostesses at this weeks card party which takes place at St Michaels Parish hall at eight o'clock this evening. The usual sec. tions will be reserved for bridge, pinochle, forty-five and whist with attractive prizes for the holders of highest, score at each table. Re- treatments will be served.
 The committee in charge consists Dunleavy and Mrs Louis Dadario.
 Strawberry Supper
 The annual strawberry supper of the Altar Guild of St Paups P. B. church will be served from to o'clock this evening at the Parish house on Manville street. This has been for many years one of the an- nual Waterville events to which the entire community looks forward and is always unusually well attended.
 Coming Marriage
 MT and Mrs Dwight Wooster of 39 Harvard street, have announced the approaching marriage of their daughter, Evelyn, to Nicholas Waters of 26 Dartmouth street.
 Closing Exercises
 The religious education classes of St Paul's church will join with those from Grace Methodist in the closing program to be given at the latter church tomorrow evening. The pro- gram includes a story "Valmond." to be told by Rev Raymond M. D. Adams, rector of St Paul's. This will illustrate the work done by the peo- pie of the 9th and 9th grades. A worship service will be given by the 9th grade and the parable of the Good Samaritan will be dramatized by the 7th grade pupils.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-10

Deaths in Dublin, Irish Free State, in recent week numbered 169, and
 births 249.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-10

Belgium has established a large
 fund to aid in building workers
 homes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-10
} #HERs's THE PROOF

opsn vp pack ef olD eoips and smell the se- baeee. Do the same with any eshsr cigarette. Judge Ger ysvsssH which hes inc nsivrsl, plsasant, alI- ssbseee aroma. Ms . saver se yevr samlIy and friends, wei as te yourself, 10 smeks MASvRAl. HAvoasp, pvss-tebaeee ele eolps.
The Washington times., 1931-01-21
SYDNEY To HEAR
WILKINS On AIR

SCHENECTADY, N. Y, Jan. 81
U.S9.-Sir Hubert wilkins will
tell the people of his native Aus
tralia about his plans for visiting
the North Pole and exploring un-
known sections of the Arctic in
submarine, andSbe interviewed in
turn by Australian newspapers
over an international radio hook
up, Sunday morning.
wilkins and his wife, Suzanne
Bennett, Australian actress, and
Robert L. Believe 1t or Not"
Ripley will be heard on both
sides Of the world in this pro-
gram, arranged by Hearst Radio
Service in cooperation with Gen
eral Electric Company.
The program will go on the
air at 7 a. M, Eastern time,
that it may be heard in Australia
before bedtime, or at 10 p. m,
Sunday. evening.
Sir Hubert, Lady wilkins and
Ripley will. talk from the studio
Of WGY on long wave, to Amer.
ican listeners. simultaneously.
by means of a short wave hook-up
with stations in Sydney and Mel
bourne, 10000 miles away, they
will be heard all over Australia.
The Washington times., 1931-01-21
Taxes Close Estate
OF ViScOH1t AStOr

LONDON, Jan. 81. - Viscount
Astor, heavily burdened by the
British rate Of income tax, stated
today that because of the heavy
taxation. he has sold his Ply
mouth residence and been forced
to close, for the present, his beau.
tiful estate Cliveden, on the banks
of the Thames.
The viscount declared:
81 must make every economy,
because out Of every $5OO I re-
ceive 1 have-tO pay out $500 In
taxes"
The Washington times., 1931-01-21
ShOrtLegged M. P.'s
Victorious in Tilt

d. LONDON, Jan. 21.- Expert
ments had been tried recently of
fitting some of the seats in the
house of commons, the seats of
which had become so slippery that
the longlegged members who
stretched their legs suddenly were
in danger Of an undignified slide
to the floor.
The shorter members COM
planned that their feet did not
touch the floor and that they were
unable to rise quickly enough to
catch the speakers eye.
The seats are now to be return
ed to their former state.
The Washington times., 1931-01-21
TrGpper to Search
For MISSING Youth

VICTORIA, B. c., Jan. 81
G,Ns0-Trapper Horn, one Of
the few residents Of the wild
section Of British Columbia in
which John Noel Bennett, 1s, is
believed to have lost his life while
attempting to hike from Pouce
Cope to Prince George, will launch
a one-man search for the missing
boy.
Horn notified provisional police
and the Imperial Bank today
that he will. start Immediately on
a lone hunt for Bennett.
The Washington times., 1931-01-21
University Board
Will Honor Lincoln

The trustees Of Lincoln Memo
rial University will celebrate the
birthday of Abraham Lincoln,
February IL, at a luncheon at the
Mayflower Hotel p
Honor guests will include Vice
President Curtis. Secretaries Will
bur and Doak, Brig. Gen. Frank
T. Hines and DR.. Ira Bennett.
Among the trustees are John
Hays Hammond; General Hines,
Col. Wade E. Cooper. former Gov.
Myers Y. Cooper of Ohio and Eu-
gene E. du Pont Of Wilmington,
Del.
The Washington times., 1931-01-21
Wheat Dole Bill
Favored in Senate

A bill authorizing the Federal
Farm Board to use 100000
bushels Of wheat. now held. by
its subsidiaries. for distribution
to the hungry, was favorabIy re-
ported by the Senate Agriculture
Committee yesterday.
The committee also reported a
bill authorizing the reappropria-
ton Of money loaned to farmers
in Georgia, Florida and North
and South Carolina, for seed and
feed last year and since repaid.
The Washington times., 1931-01-21
1880 NeIU YOrkerS
Ask Ane Pensions

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 81
CNS0.-Applications for old age
State pensions totaled 1880 up
to January /, the State Board
of Social Welfare revealed today.
+. Payments ranging from ten to
fifty dollars a month have been
granted to 1G,026 applicants. A
total of 4,466 applications were
denied because applicants did
not come within the provisions
of the old age relief law.
The Washington times., 1931-01-21
IL Ship Gamblers
Get Stiff Penalties

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 81 GN.SO.
Their motion for a new trial de-
MED, Is men, recently convicted
of conspiracy to violate the gam
bling laws on the ship Johanna
Smith, yesterday were sentenced
to the maximum penalty of six
months Imprisonment and $500
fine each by Municipal Judge H.
Parker Wood.
The Washington times., 1931-01-21
A. J. Cook, LabOrite,
Hos Knee AnlDHt1ted

LONDON, Jan. 81 0NSO.
TIL condition of A. j. Cook, Brit
ish labor leader and secretary of
the British Miners Federation,
was today reported satisfactory,
following amputation of his right
knee at Manor House Hospital.
The operation was necessitated
by an old injury aggravated re-
Gently by a minor miShap.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
1900 At ELKS'
/ DEDICATION

Dedication Of the new $50 900
home of Morning Star Lodge Of
colored Elks took place yesterday
with nearly 1000 persons in at.
tendance. The new building is
on the site Of the old home at
the corner Of Fifteenth and @
Streets Northwest.
j.. Finley Wilson, grand exalted
ruler Of the Elks performed the
dedicatorial ceremonies.
The principal speakers were
Or. John Marques, of Philadel-
phia; Judge william c. Hueston,
commissioner Of education, and
Almond w. Scott. formerly grand
exalted ruler.
Columbia, Bruce Evans and
several lodges from Maryland and
Virginia participated in the exer.
cises.
The new home contains a lodge
room with a seating capacity Of
over 400, q ballroom and several
lodge and other business rooms.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
School Opera Club
To Present Comedy

The Opera Club Of the McKin.
ley High School will present the
comic opera, "Iolanthe," by Gil
bert and Sullivan, at the school
auditorium, March 27 and %,
under the management of Miss
Elizabeth Defandorf. The Tech
Symphony Orchestra, under direc-
ton Of Dore Walten, will furnish
the accompaniment.
A chorus of so voices will
feature the performance. Miss
Florence Keene is in charge Of
the vocal parts.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
Famous Diver to glue
Exhibition at Hotel

A combination diving and swim
ming exhibition, together with
what the women will wear on the
beaches this summer. will be dis
played at the Hotel Shoreham
tomorrow morning at 1880 o'clock
when Lottie Mayer, information.
ally known swimmer and diver,
will appear in the pool.
Miss Mayer will be assisted by
q group Of young women swim
mers, who are assisting her at
the Fox Theater this week. Not
only will Miss Mayer give an ex-
hibition, but she will also in
Struct guests of the hotel in the
proper methods Of swimming and
diving.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
Fire Squad Called
When Baby ChOkes
On Castor Oil

Little Lucretia Reed, 8 weeks
old, Of 1241 Pennsylvania Ave.
N. W., has developed a great
dislike for castor oil.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs.
Violet Reed. her mother, at.
tempted to give her a dose OF
the Ill tasting medicine. The
baby refused to swallow 1t ana
almost choked. Alarmed over
the condition of her baby, the
mother called the fire depart
ment rescue squad.
Their services were unneces-
sary, however, private physl-
clan having been summoned
in the meantime.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
Marine Musicians
To PLGy TOddV

The U. s. Marine Band in its
concert at the auditorium Of the
Marine Barracks today will fea-
ture a trombone solo, ION the
Road to Mandalay," played by
Robert E. Clark. Arthur 8. Wit
comb, second leader, will con-
duct.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
r st. Shop WmdOw
Looted of JeIUeLS

Hurting a paper-wrapped brick
through the show window Of the
firm Of Oppenheimer g., Shah, GOT
r st. N. W., burglars yesterday
looted the show window of jewels
valued at more than $500.
The Washington times., 1931-03-16
u. s. MOUes to Free
2 C1ptiDes in China

SHANGHAI, March 16 Q.N.S).
Strong representations were made
to the Chinese government today
by American officials for more
definite efforts to secure the re-
lease of Missionaries Bert Nelson
and A. Tvedt, held captive by
bandits since last october.
Reports indicate both are still
alive.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08
NEW FACTORIES MAKE
RECORD IN SEPTEMBER

The twenty new factories reported
by the Manufacturers Association of
Washington during the month of Sep
tenber is more than double the num-
Der reported for any other previous
month of the year.
Tacoma led with nine new factories,
Seattle had seven and one each was
credited to LaConner, Vancouver,
Bremerton and Chehalis.
Five Of the new plants had to do
with the production Of foodstuffs, six
were engaged in the working of woods,
three in printing and publishing, two
in polishes, and one each in fish bait,
cotton dresses, tableware and auto
bodies.
The Association states that favor
able reports continue to come in from
various manufacturing enterprises of
the state, indicating an improvement
in employment conditions in num-
Der of lines. One factory reported
having called back all of its old en-
ployees, put on number of new ones,
and working some overtime.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08
SAFER HOMES.

SO fur as accidents ore concerned,
statistics show that we are safer on
busy thoroughfare than we are Mt
home, because as one writer says,
/ home Is a deadly place" and n vast
number OF prcvcntable accidents are
happening every day within the home.
Needless TO sny, most home acci-
dents caa be prevented by simple
methods and by using caution, Here
are few pointers
/. Stairways should be well lighted
and have hand rails. Steps should
be clear OF rubbish.
?. BE careful about slipping In the
bath tub. Falls make up almost half
OF all home accidents.
3, Label poisons and put them in
bottles Of special color or shape. Never
take medicine In the dark.
a. Round-end scissors are the best
for childrcn's use. Beware of can
openers and sharp knives.
s. When the kitchen windows are
open, keep an eye on the gas flames
"a gust Of wind may blow them out.
O. High polish on the floors looks
nice but Is dangerous, especially for
old people,
q Oily rags or those saturated with
paint can easily start fires by spon-
taneous combustion. Don't start your
furnace or coal stove with gasoline or
kerosene. You may get more fire than
you want.
8. Keep your electric fixtures In
good repair. Hands off when your
body is wet.
8. Explosive fluids should be kept
outside. DO not dry clean" clothing
In an unventilatcd room
10. Matches and children make a
dangerous combination. Keep them
apart.
III. Cuts and scratches should re-
ceive immediate attention Use iodine
or mercurochrome solutions. If infec-
ton sets in, see your doctor.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08
ENEMIES or PROSPERITY.

There has never been n time when
II was more important to keep govern
mental expense down 10 reasonable
levels than now,
Z Businesses and individuals are strlv-
Ing TO make both ends meet Author
tiles, public and private, are working
on plans to stimulate industrial ac-
tivity and thus provide employment
for those who are out Of work. And
rising taxes are one OF the principle
barriers In the way Of success Of such
plans.
Extravaganza and waste on the part
OF officials are enemies OF prosperity
and result from government in bust
ness" in competition with It's private
citizens and Taxpayers
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08
PRIVATE INITIATIVE ExoELs

The advocates OF government owner
ship OF business are especially busy at
the present time,
There are great many politicians
who seem to believe that the path to
high office is made easier by advocat-
ing that the government take over this
business, or go into competition with
that. Whether 1t be municipal
power plant, or monopolistic state
insurance fund, the principle behind
the move is the same. And they think
that the hard times of the last two
years have caused the public to take
a changed attitude in regard to gov
eminent and business.
1t is difficult to believe that the
people will adopt socialism as solu-
ton to transient economic maladies.
The spectacle of debt-ridden Au-
stralia, with Its high taxes, its serious
unemployment situation and its in
dustrial stagnation, should serve to
show what socialism, when carried far
enough, accomplishes. Tls; American
public has seen the principle OF pri-
vate initiative give us the highest
wage and living standards in the
world-a standard which, for the most
part has been pretty well maintained
even during the present trying period.
And the chances are they believe that
private initiative given fair chance
will pull us through again and bring
us eventually to new and unscaled
heights of progress and prosperity.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08
NEW DEPARTMENT OF W. S. G.

The Washington School Of Religion
is the name of newly Incorporated
school planned to serve as religious
adjunct to the State College Of WASH
ington. The new school is offering
courses for the first time this fall and
plans to provide facilities for the re-
iigious training SO frequently desired
by students in connection with their
course in the State College. Glasses
will be held in private home near
the campus.
The school has been founded by a
group Of citizens including many
members Of the State College faculty,
and is Independent Of any other re-
ligious organization but is approved by
many church leaders and has the full
approval of the administrative officers
of the State College.
Members of many of the leading
churches are members Of the board,
and it is the aim Of the school to serve
as completely as possible the entire
field Of religious thought. Two courses
will be offered during the coming
semester. One in Old Testament prob.
lens will be given by Joseph M.
Adams, B. s. University Of Idaho, M.
a. Northwestern University, B. D.
Garrett Biblical institute. The course
in history and comparison Of religions
will be presented by Charles p. Milne,
M. A. University of Edinburgh, with
four years of later theological school
training.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

Realizing that patience sometime.
ceases to be virtue, southern farm.
er exasperated by raids upon his
chicken yard, posted this notice:
"rrespasesers will be persekuted to the
full extent OF mean mongrul dargs
which amt never been overly soshibil
with strangers and ] bubble barled
shotgun which amt loaded with nc
sofy pliers Dam II I alnt tired Of
this helrasin on my property
Chelsea Record.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08
THE COST OF CRIME.

In its report on THE Cost Of Crime
the Wickersham Commission states
that Americas crime bill is we'll in ex-
cess Of sl,2o7, 100000 year. The low
est rate recorded-in Galesburg, Ill
was 90 cents. The highest-in Jersey
City--was $1l30 a year for each citi-
zen. These facts should make the
public wonder if the pleasure Of pass
ing new reform" laws is worth what
they cost, not only in actual money
but in security, freedom and a stable
society.
AS an economy measure the Com
mission recommends a wedding out OF
laws, to eliminate unnecessary and ex-
pensive social restrictions. There is
nothing new in this, but it is well to
bring it once more to public attention
If there is one cause responsible for
the prevalence of crime, its cost, and
the failure of law enforcement, it is
the tremendous bulk of unnecessary
laws on our statute books.
The average citizen needs few laws
to deter him from murder, house.
breaking, kidnapping, blackmail and
ether age-old crimes, while a million
laws, in themselves. will not stop the
criminal from pursuing these same
vocations and using a gun or a black
jack or any other murderous weapon,
which he will secure, law or no law.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

Friday, birthday dinner party was
nrenged for twelve year old Gwen
Rees at the Orchard House" Little
Margaret, two years younger, made
a creditable birthday cake, and among
other gifts was a freezer OF delicious
home made sherbert, made and
brought by the Barger sisters, Evelyn
and Marion. Other guests were Peg
gy Bentley and Mary and Peggy
Nelson, Just enough for glorious,
happy time.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08
DocKToN NEWS

on Saturday evening party was
given at the Dockton Community Hall
in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Nilsen
whose wedding occurred recently. The
young couple were presented with a
beautiful set of silyerware. Practical
ly every Dockton resident was present
and enjoyed the evening. After fine
supper at which toasts were proposed
to the bride and groom, dancing was
the order of the evening. Music was
furnished by the Dockton orchestra.
Mr., and Mrs. Tony Cosulich, of Gig
Harbor, visited with Mr.. and Mrs. G.
A. Keen over the week end.
Mitchell blanchard and family left
to spend the winter in their California
home on San Pedro.
Mr. and Mrs. Einard Nilsen, of
Seattle and family, Mr.. and Mrs,
Adolph Danielson, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
odion and Mr. Erling Nilsen. spent
the week end with their parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. r. N Nilsen
Clifford Peterson and a friend from
Granite Falls spent the weekend will,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Peterson.
Mrs. E. Bates Of Redondo, is spend
ing few days iii her Dockton home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. stuckey and
Mrs. c. A. Keen were in Tacoma or
business Mondey.
Check the date, october 80 hi-school
carnival 52-l
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08
UNSAFE

UNSAFE
I'D like to buy fur for my GIRL
said the prizefighter
Yes, said the storekeeper, I'VE have
all kinds, Here's silver fox, 81,
hundred and twenty-five dollars"
That's too much" said the prize
fighter, How about the black ant
white ones In the Window"
"oh, YOU mean skunk" said TIL,
shopkeeper-and then everything wen
black.--MP.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08
NOTICE.

Former members Of the wild West"
Ninety First Division are requested to
send their names, addresses and FORM
er organizations to E. F. Davis, Jr.,
2424 First Ave, So, Seattle. wash, for
inclusion in roster now being COM
pleted.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

In all his 70 years, Lincoln Nehunt
Of Jacksonville, Ga, has never had a
haircut, a shave, worn a hat, been in
side Of schoolhcuse, church, or
court, used tobacco in any form, or
tasted liquor or coffee.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

We notice in the "Bootlegger's
Column" that the writer says that the
last book she has read wouldn't stand
reviewing Well, we can't see why she
should be Sc embarrassed for we know
other people who read Captain Billy's
Whizzbang.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

Mr.. Paul Hitchcock, superintendent
Of the ocosta schools with Mrs. Hitch
cock, and children drove up from
Aberdeen, Saturday to see that every
thing was progressing nicely at the
Hunt home,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

Irwin Kolar, a Chicago taxicab
driver told police that smartly ut
tired young eunwcman, posing as a
passenger, rode around in his cab for
while and then robbed him OF his
money and his pants, much to his en-
barrassment,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

Lady cat bargain counter. rs my
face dirty, or is It my imaginationp"
Floorwalker: II don't know about
your Imagination, lady but your face
/ is clean"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

Just one hot dish in school lunch
will help keep the child happy and
healthy.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

Mrs. Flowers and Mr.. and Mrs. Johr
Berry, Of vashon were Sunday guest.
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. H Berry.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08
BURTON NEWS ITEMS

Mrs. M, Denny OF Bakersfield, Calf
IS visiting her brother chas. II Axe
hurst and other relatives II Burton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

Bruce Hall, Dan, Landers and Ray
vermeulen spent the weekend and
the first part of the week hunting in
the Hoods Canal country.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08
REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL
CONDITION

Oh The
Located at yashon, State Of Washing
ton, at the close of business on the
Goth day OF October, 1881.
RESOURCES
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

Not dull moment in night-ful at
the Hi-school carnival Oct. 80. SAL
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Thierran, Of
Everett, spent the weekend at the
Bittenger ranch.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

I'll be seein' you at the H. g. car
niyal, october 30th. Sal
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

Our want ads bring results,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

Their day Is donel Their sun has setl
For who would dare to vex US
with lovers woes In sonnets sung
About n solar plexusp
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

The constant improvements being
made on the Wilcox place are very
interesting to all Of the neighbours.
The latest is some lovely rock work
around the north and front side Of
the north wing Of the house.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08
"a eBit Of Leaven
BY N. P.J,

"ps. Sheldon Leavitt psychic
analyst, says that Cupid'u darts do moi
land In the heart but In the cola,
plesus," News item.
No mere with broken hearted lays
VIM poets set us pining,
As we dry tears from streaming eyes
Der rhymes Of their designing.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS NEWS

Mrs. Lizotte spent Thursday OF last
week with Mrs. jenkins.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs, Tony Cosulich, OF Gig
Harbor, visited with Mr.. and Mrs. g.
A. Keen over the week end.