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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21
WET and DRY
QUESTION BIG
OREGON issue
BY DENNIS LANDRY
UNITED Press staff Correspondent

kShteu ECSS JtNAA SOhNSoIsOnssShs1
Salem, Oregon The wet and
dry question looms as n major is
sue In the Oregon primary, May
Goth.
Oregon, hop center, had but
one avowed wet" on the ballot
six years ago. Today, fully rs can
didates for IT, 8. senator, con-
gressmen and for state Legislature
advocate repeal, modification, or
at least submission Of the prohibit
ton question to the people. Only
one candidate has made an out
right declaration favoringg contin-
uance Of prohibition.
A wet, DIR Joseph !. France, OF
Maryland, Is the only one who
seeks to garner Oregon's is repub-
lican presidential delegates. Presi-
dent Hoover did not enter his
name.
Roosevelt Favored
The state democratic delegation
OF 10 Is expected to go to Frank
lin ID. Roosevelt. The New Yorker
Is heavy favorite to win over
William alfalfa Bill" Murray,
his lone opponent.
The U. s. senatorial race finds
seven of eight candidates wet. II
advocating q change In prohipi-
ton, or submission of the issue to
u popular vote. Is anti-prohibition.
Four seek to Gust Frederick
Steiwer as republican standard
bearer. Alfred Il. Clark, former
Bull Mooser; Kenneth q. Harlan,
q rate expert; Robert q. Duncan,
and Robert Stanfleld, former Sem
ator, are aspirants. Clark side
stepped the prohibition question,
SEWER and Harlan favor submits
sion to the people, Duncan IN for
repeal. and Stanfield enlivened
the race by an outright wet declar-
alton. Observers pick Stelwer to
win, owing to his large aeld OF
opponents.
Editor In Race
On the Democratic side, Wal
ter Il. Gleason Is wet, while Mar
shall Dana and Elton Walton are
personally dry, but declare them
selves willing to submit the ques-
ton to vote of the people. Dana
Is. widely known over the state. He
is associate, editor Of the Oregon
journal.
willis c. Hawlcy. for quarter OF
d century republican representa-
tive from the first district, has
three opponents. Emmett How.
ard is wet, James w. Mott and
C, c. Hulet advocate referendum
to the people. Hawley Is dry. The
democrats will pick between w. A.
Delzell and Harvey q. stark
weather.
The second congressional dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21
Fau0cett Died" IL
Times To Produce
a Perfect Scene
Famous Screen Actor, on Strand Vaudeville Bill,
Relates Old Days.in CeIIuioid

field man on the University OF Ala
bamn. Mr. Fawcett the late Milton
Stills and May AIlisoon were maxi
Ing a picture In the southern city
and went out to see the football
game in which Johnny was playing
one Thanksgiving afternoon. John
ny was introduced to the ccrcen
stars after the game and his mud
dy, smiling face made an impress
sion on Mr. Fdwcett who told the
publicity director that Johnny
would screen. Johnny later went to
Hollywood and was coached to
success by Mr. Fawcett.
Mr. Fawcett left Hollywood years
ago and is spending his time when
not doing stage work at his SUM
mer home In Nantucket. He is kept
busy writing and is preparing q
play for production IN the foil. ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21
Lady of Lourdes
Church Crowded
Large Class Received First
Communion This
Morning

A large class OF boys and girls
received their first holy com.
munion at the church of Our Lady
Of Lourdes this morning. The
girls were attired in white with
wells and the boys wore black suits
with white ribbons pinned on their
arms. The class numbered about
two hundred and marched to and
from the altar IN a manner which
showed that they had been we'll
drilled by competent teachers. 1t
was an edifying sight and must
have delighted parents and others
who attended the service in num-
bers that crowded the edifice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21
Crosby Golfers
Defeat Weaver

Bob Mcdonald turned In tho
best card Of the Crosby golfers at
Hartford yesterday, the blue and
white talking their match with
Weaver, 0 to In the first OF n
here and there" series. Summary:
Bob Mcdonald Co defeated Max
Goldstein (W) 4 and 2.
Prindle Barlow Co defeated Jim
Davis, 2 and /.
Ossie Gray (C) and Milton stein.
tied at the end of Is holes and did
not play off the match.
Al vinetsky (W) dfeated Ned
Farley (C) 2 up.
Mcdonald and Barlow Co de-
feated Goldstein and Davis, and
4.
Stein and Vinetsky eW) defeat
ed Gray and Farley CO. 2 up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21

Attorney Edward Mascolo and DR.
p. II. DeNicola Of this city will ar
rive In New York Tuesday on the
s. $. Augustus from Naples after
spending a months business trip In
Italy. Attorney Mascolo and DIR De-
Nicola left Naples on the 18th.
Both we'll known men visited Rome
and several other prominent cities
In Italy on matters of business. II
Is not known whether they visited
Premier Mussolini or the Vatican.
Attorney Mascolo Is due back In
Waterbury soon after the arrival of
the boat on Tuesday inasmuch as
he Is reported to be engaged as
counsel for the seven men held In
connection with the fatal stabbing
In Brooklyn last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21
YOURS TRULY

One OF Levensky's customers
was slow In paying. In despera-
ton Levensky sent the following
letter:
"Sir:--Who bought a lot Of
goods from me and did not pay?
You. Who didn't pay In six
months? You. Who Is a scoun-
drel, thief and n liar?--Yours
truly, Al Levensky. "-Tit-Blts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21
SUITS HIM FINE

"Where are you going, Henry?"
asked his wife, suspiciously.
Just down to the shops to get
something, my dear" Henry re-
Piled.
Are you?" che put In. well,
just you walt here and III go get
1t for you"
with pleasure. my dear" smiled
Henry. 4 was going down to get
q haircut and shave" Answers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21
NO PROFIT

Bill Collector: Well, sir, at least
you can let me know on what date
my Arm can expect payment.
Business Man: Do you take me
for prophet?
mo Up TO the present my firm
always regarded you us q loss!"---
Answers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21

Plans are all complete for the
testimonial farewell dinner to be
rendered Rabbi Harry L. Schwartz
of Beth Ell synagogue tomorrow
evening at the synagogue. Rabbi
Schwartz resigned the rabbinate
recently and will leave the city
on June LIST. The toaAtmaster will
be Attorney Perry Graicerstein and
Edward Goldberg Is chairman Of
the committee on arrangements.
Representatives OF Jewish organi-
zations of the city are cooperating
in the event. Among those taking
part will be the Hebrew Ladies'
Ala society, the Hebrew Institute
and Theodore Roosevelt lodge,
knights OF Pythias.
Those expected to be present ut
the dinner are: Rabbi and Mrs Isa-
dore Breslau, Rabbi and Mrs Nor
ris Silverman, Hartford: Rabbi and
Mrs Louis Greenberg, New Haven;
DR. and Mrs Harry Cohen. Nor
wich; .and Rabbi and Mrs Maurice
n. Lazowick, Danbury. officials
from the synagogue will accom-
pany the rabbis.
Var farming in Alaska Is grow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21
Y. M. C. A. Notes

On Sunday, May 20 the Phalanx
Club will give It's second moon
light annual boat ride. The boat
will leave Middletown at 2 o'clock
in the afternoon, sailing down to
the mouth of the river, where 1t
will stop allowing ample time for
bathing and lunching. An excellent
time Is assured those who attend,
and reservations should be made at
once either with Ronald Daley, at
Davis and Nye or at the main desk
Of the Central Y. M. G. A.
Lovcll.Todd Debate
els Democracy a. Failure?" This
Is the subject Of the debate be.
tween Rev Moses r. Lowell and
Rev Joseph o. Todd, which will
take place next Monday night at
$3.50 o'clock In the East Lobby of
the Central Y. Mr. Lowell will MAIN
tain that democracy has been a
failure while Mr. Todd upholds the
negative view point. Mr. Lowell has
spoken previously at the, Y, during
a series Of forums on disarmament
conducted by Chase Kimball. Mr.
Todd was one OF the speakers In q
series of economic forums which
took place last winter at the Y
Sauare Circle Club Party
The Square Circle Club will hold
n hot dog roast at the home Of
President George p. Brown next
Monday night at o'clock. Each
member Is requested to come and
bring his lady friend.
"
Sigma. WwOan Dance
The Sigma Club and the Cwoans
are Joining in q big dance In the Y.
M. c. A. gym tonight at $3.50 o.
clock. Jimmie Groves Colonials
will furnish the music. Armand
Colombo Of the Cwoans club has
been serving as chairman Of joint
social committe and has been in
charge OF all arrangements for the
dance.
TO Show Yale Football
Moving pictures of the 1871
football season will be shown In the
East Lobby Of the Central Y next
Friday night, May 9th at $50 o.
clock. All member are invited 10
see these pictures.
Meeting Of Sub-Soclal
Committee D,
A meeting of the sub-social COM
mittee will 7be held next Tuesday
night at 1880 o'clock In the Edu-
cational office of the X. The coni-
mittee is composed Of the follow
ing men: Richard Crane. Frank
Bowes. Francis O'Donnell, Eugene
Fiinter and Roy +. Smith. The
committee will set up a program OF
dances for the 1928 season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21
Meeting Of Sub-Social
Committee @
THE BLOW HARD

Bore: There was. on a lonely
road, miles from anywhere, with
q blazing car, no water, no fire ex-
tinguisher. or anything. what do
you think ! did?
took deep breath and blew
1t out" said one Of the bored club
members. Answers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21

trict fight will be between incum.
bent, II. X. Butler. and J. NJ. Rich
ards. Butler, said to be wet
himself. recently took a dry stand
In congress.
While Representative Martin
has the democratic nomination 70
himself In the third district. four
are seeking the republican nomi-
nation. They are Homer D: A. angel
Cross and Cyril q. Browneli. ex.
legislator. who IL running wet.
Martin was elected on q wet plat
form.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21
NOT NEAR ENOUGH

Her automobile had broken
down and a farm laborer offered
the services of his horse.
THANK you very much" she re-
piled, but you need IA more--our
car has Is horsepower. you know"
--Buen, Humor, Madrid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21
CHANGE ON DEMAND

Thief: I'm desprit. Gimme $c5
at once--or I shoot.
Victim: Well, must trouble you
for change. I've only got Il $50
bill on me.-The Humorist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21

Fur farming in Alaska Is grow
Ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-21
sigma.Wwoan Dancc

Moving pictures of the 1891
football season will be shown In the
East Lobby Of the Central Y next
Friday night, May 9th at $50 o.
clock. All member are invited to
see these pictures.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
wREt RED TRAIN

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. Dee 90. OP-vandaiism vas blamed by authorities for the wreck of a Wabash passenger train. costing the lives of two persons. and in- Jury to two others. and the en- danEcriag of lives of several oth- CTS. The train swsrvsd from the tracks inside the city limits and crushed an oil tank car. The en- Elne and one car overturned. The authorities stated that investiga- ;Ion showed that some one had nled open the lock on the switch and threw it wide and then remov- ed the red. danger light. which would normally show when the switch was open.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
SEEKING MEANS

WASHINGTON. Dee. go. H9-- 4 means Co balance the budget with out resorting Co taSss is being sought at this time by the Demo cratic leadership In Congress. Elm phasis has already been placed on economy Ia appropriations of the federal governments funds Fixsd appropriations or expenditures. amounting Go mere than a billion dollars annually have come under closer scrutiny. The drive to leg allze a tax on beer has added s;reu- gth in the house. which Is continu- ing with It's consideration of the Az ricultural Departments supply measure
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
MORE TROUBLE

TOKYO, Dec. 30, (P-Besides insurgency, Japanese army leaders two possible sources of menace to the Manchukako gov ernment. whose protection will be the first mission of the re-adjust- ed Japanese forces in Manchuria.
 The first menace is Russia and the other is the huge bulk of en- bittered Chinese massed around the new Manchurian state. These are the reasons for Japan's announce ment that it's army would consist of sixty thousand picked and train ed soldiers. Reports say that Chin ese troops are massing at several points near the border. Russia again enters the scene through her re- cent resumption of diplomatic re lations with China.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
MAYBE NEXT WEEK

WASHINGTON. Dec. go, (P- The democratic tax budget balanc- ing program will probably be shap- cd more definitely next week when Roosevelt and Garner talk oyer the nations finances House lead CTS are anxious to obtain the Gov ernors views What he says may influence to large extent the prospective action in the short session. toward bringing the gov ernment's income into line with the expenditures.
 Word from Albany said that Governor Roosevelt wanted first hand information and knowledge of the situation before deciding on a tax policy. and in this con- nection he Is preparing for meeting with Garner.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
FOR ENGINEERS

WASHINGTON. Dec. 29, (P- The removal of some of the thrills attending a boat ride down the Egegik River by, blasting out of rocks making safe channel to be hundred feet wide with minimum depth of five feet, was recommended by the War Depart ment today. Major General Lytle Brown, Chief of the Amy Engineers said the improvement would tend to benefit navigation on the river and develop che surrounding coun- try. Tho recommendations had re- ference to . half-mile stretch of swift rapids in which numerous rocks were hidden below the su-- face. and where several boats had been sunk. with the loss of one man from drowning.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
PLANS ANNOUNCED

TOKYO, Dec. 20, lP)-Plans to bolster Japan's military strength in Manchuria, were announced to- day by the war office. which stat ed that the quality and equipment of forces there would be greatly improved with more tanks, heavy guns. motorized units, planes, and improved methods of communica- ton. In view of "the present cris- is"
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
sTtIIS ACCUSES

MOSCOW. Dee. 90. Op)-- Josef stalin in signed article. aceus- ed Thomas Campbell, Nontsna's reputed owner of the largest wheat farm la the world. "of real Am erican fancy" Ia the book he wrote abou, Russia and the Red Commun- i~ party
 He said Campbell Invented an ideal of the interview he had with stalin la Moscow In 1929. His book shows the invention or sensational misrepresentation having a purpose to create advertisement for the book and author.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
NOTICE Op FORFEITURE

To P. Petersen. Peter olsen, Fred Mason. Chris olsen. and your and each of your Heirs. Legal Repre- sentatiyes. and Assigns:
 YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE iIBREBY NOTIFIED that the un- dersigned has expended the sum of one hundred dollars during each of the eighteen years begin ming with the Year 1918 and con tinuing to and including the Year 1881 In annual labor and improve ments on that certain placer mia ing claim known as the "0KLA- HoMA ASSOCIATION, which Is situated on the right limit of Trip pie Creek in the Cape Nome Record ing Precinct, Territory of Alaska. the location notice of which Is of record in the Office of the Re- corder of said Precinct in Vol 190, Page 420, in order to hold said claim under the provisions of the Laws of the United States and the Territory of Alaska, con- corning annual labor on mining claims. Such expenditure being the amount required by law to be done each year on said claim to hold the same from 1913, to 1881, in elusive.
 Ani you auH each o: you are further notified that If within ninety days from the completion of the publication hereo: for the period of ninety days you fail or refuse to contribute to the under signed your proportionate share of such expenditures, as co-owner. your interest in said placer min ing claim will become the pro- perty of the undersigned, your CO., owner, who has made such requir- ed expenditures.
 Done at Nome, Alaska, this 3rd day of December, 1s32A THOMAS A. IcALoNB Co-owner.
 Publish-Dec. 8, 10, IT, 24, 31, 1882. Jan. '. IA, 21, 2S, Feb. 4. II, IS, 25, 1893.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To Mrs A. Ref, Mrs. Jas. E. McAlone, M. B. McAlone, and to each of their Heirs. Legal Re presentatives. and Assigns:
 YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the un- dersigned has expended the sum of one hundred dollars during the Years 1915, 1916, 1917. 1918, 1919. 1920. 1921. 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925. 1926, 1927, 1928. 1929. 1880, and 1881 in labor and improvements on that certain placer mining claim known as the "BOT- TILE ASSOCIATION, which is To- cated on Triple Creek, on the right limit, in the Cape Nome Re- cording Precinct, Territory of AL aska, the location notice of which is of record in the Office of the Recorder of said Precinct. in Vol. 190. Page 420, in order to hold said claim under the provisions of the Laws of the United Stat es and the Territory of Alaska, concerning annual labor on min ing claim. Such expenditures be- ing the amount required by said laws to hold said claim during said period.
 Ard you and each of you are further notified that If within ninety days from the completion of the publication hereof for the period Of ninety days you fail or refuse to contribute to the under. signed your proportionate share of such expenditures, as a co-owAer your interest in said placer min. ing claim will become the pro. perty of the undersigned. your co. owner. who has made such reuuir. ed expenditures.
 Done at Nome, Alaska. this 3rd day of December, 1892.
 THORULF HERMANN Co-owner
 Publish-Dec. 3. 10. 17. 24. 31 1882. Jan. 2, II. 21, 2s, Feb. 4 II. IS, 2s. 1883.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
LOANS MONEY

WASHINGTON. Dec 90, P)- The Reconstruction Finance Corpor- ation lent one billion and a half dollars to help the country meet it's economic difficulties. This sum went into banks. railroads. farmers. to the states for relief purposes and other borrowers in need of hn- ancial assistance to advance em- ployment. The corporations re- port showed two hundred and eighty three million dollars had been re- paid
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

In the Probate Court for the Cape Nome Precinct. Territory of Alaska,
 Second Division
 In the matter of the estate of F. H. G. Gibson, deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to ETHEL J. GIBSON, of Spokane Washington, and to all to whom this notice may concern that G. R. Jackson, administrator with the Will attached of the estate of F. H. G. Gibson, deceased, has filed in said Court his Final Account and Report as such administrator, and that Saturday the 4th day of March, 1883, at the hour Of ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, has been fixed by the Court as the date and time of hearing the objections, if any, to said Re- port and that at said time and place the said Probate Judge will adjudicate and determine who the heirs and distributes of decedent are.
 G. R. JACKSON,
 Administrator with the Will At- tached.
 Publish-Dec. 31. 1882 Jan. 2, IA, 21, 28, 1883.
 ter Mountain into the city of Dur
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
MOUNTAIN RUMBLES

DURANGO, Colorado, Dec. 30, tP-While cantankerous Carbon Mountain mumIbled in it's sleep and shook a few more tons of rock and debris into Animas Valley, Durango folks took comfort in the counsel of geologiat James Wigglesworth, who declared there was little likh- hood of any danger to the city, al- though residents have been very uneasy over the possibility that Carbon mountain which was grad ually tumbling down into the Val ley would push its neighbor Smell
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
ANOTHER SETBACK

CHICAGO. Dec. 2s, P-The fight to bring Samuel Insull back to the United States to stand trial suffered it's first defeat today, when an Athens court refused to grant extradition. The prosecution hinted late this afternoon that they would request the State Depart ment to ask the Greek govern ment to deport Insull to some country from which he might be extradicted.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
NOTICE OF FOHFEITURE

NOTICE OF FOHEElTURE
 To F. T. Ddrksen. A. Imhof, Mrs. A. 1mhon. J. A. Dtrksen. M. ,Rief. and Hans Johnson, and to your Heirs. Legal Representatives, and Assigns:
 YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the un- dersigned has expended the sum of one hundred dollars during each of the twenty-four years begin ming with the Year 1907 up to and including the Year 1881 in labor and Improvements on that certain placer mining claim known as the EMPIRE ASSOCIATION, which is situated between Triple Creek and Nome River, in the Cape Nome Recording Precinct, Territory of Alaska, the location notice of which is of record in the Office of the Recorder of said Precinct in Vol. 165, Page 16, in order to hold said claim under the pro- visions of the Laws of the United States and the Territory of Alaska concerning annual labor on mining claims. Such expenditures being the amount required by said Laws to hold said claim during the period from 1907 to 1881, inclusive.
 And you and each of you are further notified that if within ninety days from the completion of the publication hereof for tte period of ninety days you fail or refuse to contribute to the under signed your proportionate share of such expenditures. as . co-owner,
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE


 To Phil Tomek, Mrs. P. Tomek, Joseph Hendricks, A. Johnson, W. Johnson, Jos. W. Dirksen, and Hans Johannesen; and to your and each |of your Heirs, Representatives, and Assigns:
 YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the uu- dersisned has expended the sum of one hundred dollars during each of the eighteen years beginning with the Year 1913 and continu- ing and including the Year 1881 In annual labor and improvement on that certain placer mining claim known as the RIGHT LIMIT AS SoCIATION" which Is situated on the right limit of Triple Greek in the Cape Nome Recording Pre- cinct. Territory of Alaska. the loca- tion notice of which is of record in the Office of the Recorder of said Precinct in Vol. 19O, Page 420. in order to hold said claim under the provisions of the Laws of the United States and the Ter ritory of Alaska concerning an- nual labor on mining claims. Such expenditure being the amount re- quired by said laws to be done each year on said claim to hold the same from 1913 to 1881, inclu- sive.
 Ami you and each of you are further notified that if witfln ninety days from the completion of the publication hereof for the period of ninety days you fail or refuse to contribute to the under signed your proportionate share of such expenditures, as a co-owner, your interest in said placer min ing claim will become the pro- perty of the undersigned, your CO.,, owner, who has made such requir- ed expenditures.
 Done at Nome, Alaska. this srd day of December, 1882.
 THOMAS A. McALOND
 Co-owne-. Publish-Dec. :. 10, 17. 24, s1.. 1882. Jan. 2. fl. 21. 3s. Feb. 4. II, 1S. 2s. 1888.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31

your interest In said placer mia- Ing claim viii become the pro perty of the undersigned. your CO., owner. uho has made such requir- cd expenditures.
 Done at Nome. Alaska, this srd day af December. is32.
 THOMAS A. McALOSb
 co-ownG Pablish--Dec. ,. 10, i7, st. 3i. 1899. Jan. [. fs, 2t, 1s. Feb. (. II. IS. 7s. is55
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
SALES TAX

SALEM, Dec. 8, R-A uni form sales tax for Oregon, Wash ington and Idaho, will be urged in the legislatures of the three states at their forthcoming sessions. This was agreed upon by a group of political leaders interested in the financial worries of the Paci- fic northwest. Identical laws will be sought to protect local indust- ries from interstate bootlegging to avoid the tax. After an all-day dis cussion, conferees tentatively agreed on the so called Oregon plan which would levy two percent tax on retail sales.
The Nome nugget., 1932-12-31
ANOTHER DEAD

BUFFALO. Dec. 2S, (P-Nor- man Mack, former publisher, and a power in democratic national politics for the past forty years, died here today of asthma, which had wore down his vitality and greatly weakened his heart during the past few months. He was 74 years of age.