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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27
Especial to the Dcmocraty


 Thomaston, Conn, July 27.--Be- fore an enthusiastic audience of consumers of the Thomaston Wa ter company, gathered at their second meeting to protest the re- cent increase in rates, Professor Albert Levitt of Bedding charged that the local company has made good profits for years and that go far as he could see there was little Justification for the proposed raise.
 The meeting was opened by John w. Davis, chairman of the con- sumers protest committed. He in- formed his listeners of the results of q conference which he had with directors of the water company last week and at which the company reiterated its Intention of increas- ing the rates, effective July l., 1932, and if necessary carrying the case before the public utilities commission for decision.
 Professor Levitt, whose. activities in this state have been directed against the public utility corpora tions of the state as well as the republican state organization and J. Henry orabaek. state chair man, was ready with figures to show that over a period of years the Thomaston Water company had paid high dividends and en- joyed large profits at the expense of it's patrons.
 He further pointed out that in 1927 its earnings reached q new high point. Corporation reports that year revealed that the water company paid 100 per cent stock dividend as well as regular per cent one. Incidentally MT Levitt took occasion to criticize the public utilities commission's growing power In Connecticut which he claimed over balanced that of other governmental agencies com pletcly.
 The protesting patrons voted to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27

Paris, July 27. - CUP) - The climax of months of toll by the worlds greatest fashion designers was reached today when the first showings of the winter styles be- gan, ushering in two weeks during which the secrets of what women will wear this. fall and winter will be revealed to an expectant world.
 Sweltering midsummer heat marked the first of the showings. The initial opening this afternoon was by Redfern, in which May Gould, who Is Baroness De Graf fenried De Villars, daughter of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27

available figures. To this total. the s150.00 co. .000 federal gasoline tax must now be added.
 There is also n { per cent tax on the transportation of of by pipe line. expected to yield ss.- 00D,0
 There ia also n now tarIff rate on imported oil at i-2 cent 4 gnI- Ion. This new Import tariff also includes conI and coke at 10 cents per 100 pounds, lumber nt ts per 1000 feet md copper at eents pound. Total revenue from auGE inuf|s la estimated ai sg.5t0, ,oOe.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27
LAID-UP FRENCH TONNAGE
 INCREASES IN REPORTS,

{ Paris (UP) - Tonnage laid-up and idle in French seaports in- creased from 76s,000 aons to 921,- 900 during the past three months according to figures supplied by Lton, Meyer, minister of Merchant Marine.
 Thousands of sailors are with out work in the ports of Dunkirk, Calais, Bouiogne, Havre, Cherbourg Bordeaux, Cette and Marseilles.
 Shipyards are for. the most part idle. No new keels are being laid and the work is conned to the completion of ships started last years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27
UNCLE SANS
 NEW TAXES
WHERE THEY HIT YOU-AND HOW

passes them on down the line to the motorist.
 If the one-cent federal gasoline tax had been in effect when -Lindbergh made his flight from New York tos Paris in 1926. Lindy would have had to pay Uncle Sam $4.51 since he bought 451 gallons for his trip.
 The federal gasoline tax Is in addition to the various state gaso- line taxes. which in some cases is as high as c cents gallon. Such state gasoline taxes cost the ma tion's motorists about $500. 1000, 900 q yoar, according to the latest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27
By ROBERT TALLEY NEA Service Writer

Copyright 1892 NEA Service. Incl
 If you are an average motorist- that Is. If you drive about 10000 miles a year in an average car and get 15 miles to the gallon--you are now paying in years time approximately $6.75 in federal gas- oline tax and 75 cents in federal tax on iubricating oil, or q total of $7.b0 more. That's almost enough to take the joy out of joy-rides.
 Such is part of Uncle Sam's plan to balance his budget by col lecting tax of 150.00Q000 on gasoline at cent a gallon and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27
Levitt Plays .' Water Company
Claims Boost in Thomaston Rates Unjustified Con-
 sumers to Carry Fight to P. U. c.

carry their fight to the public utill- ties commission and to defray all
 expenses incidental to the hiring
 of a lawyer, to represent them and to provide transportation for those
 planning to attend the hearing.
 Chairman Davis was also instruct
 ed to increase his committee to twelve. t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27
COMETS FRoM JUPITEIs

COMETS FROM JUFITEK
 A theory of $. Vsessviatsky, who's connected with the Astro- nomical Institute of Moscow. teaches that many of the comets that appear in the night sky mily be the products of eruptions from the surcae of the planet Jupiter. el.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27

Chlcago-Thc Illinois Central railroad reported to-day an in- crease in freight traffic for the sec ond successive week. The road handled 22,364 cars last week. 1,- O95 cars ahead of the previous week, which had shown an increase of $500 cars. There was an in- crease of $1.447.057 in net operat- ing income for the first six months of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27
Bright Spots

New York, July 27--UP)- Marked improvement in steel in- dustry sentiment, based on expec- tations of fall pickup. was re- ported by Iron Age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27

Hartford, Conn---A gain in busi- ness and q sharp drop in bank ruptcies and their liabilities took place in Connecticut during June, according to report by the Con- necticut Chamber of Commerce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27

San ancisco-Report of the Pacific Lighting Corp for the year ended June 30 showed net profit of $7,7G6,612, against $7,21S,91O in the preceding year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27

Camden, N. J.--RCA Victor Co resumed operations, returning 5000 employees to work, as officials announced preparations for fall trade demands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27

New York-Third Avenue Rail- way system reported for the year ended June 30 net income of $460.- 1S1. against $291,427 in the pre- cedlng fiscal year,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-27

Detroit-Eureka Vacuum Clean CT Co reported net profit for the first half totaled $18,420, against q net loss of $313,582 in the first six months of 1881.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15

hazards Of using high test gasoline,
naptha, and dry cleaning soap
were brought out in Miss Whit
fields discussion.
Probably the most interesting
part Of the lesson was the demon
stration charts showing what had
actually been accomplished with
the dying of various pieces Of silk
and wool materials. Results with
four common brands Of dying ma
terial showed rather creditable re-
suits for all. The stripping" Of col.
ors already present in cloth on
hand was shown by demonstration
both with commercial "Strippers"
and home made Stripping material.
BY reducing or eliminating colors
already present in cloth, said Miss
Whitfield a better job of dying can
be carried out.
By sketches and models on hand
the task of putting together small
pieces of materials into a disable
garment was brought out. The
making Of collars and sleeves with
pieces of very limited size was
also shown by Miss Whitfield.
AS was previously arranged the
third meeting was an open meeting
at which all leaders, members en-
rolled and other interested in the
project were urged to attend.
About $50 people attended the five
meetings while the regular enroll
ment in the 81 organized clothing
groups represents only 2s5 women.
The fourth and fifth meetings in
January and February will be con-
Quoted in the usual manner with
Miss Whitfield giving the lesson to
the local leaders at Sank Centre
Richmond and st. Cloud. These
Leaders in turn will give the lesson
to their respective groups.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15
Clothing Project Meetings

The thirl lesson of the Clothing
project was given by Ewes Whit
field Clothing specialist at Uni
versity Farm at five meetings in
Stearns County last week. By de-
monstration and lecture she car
ried the theme of making over ma
terial on hand" to women in the
communities of Sank Centre, Rich
mond, Belgrade, st. Cloud, and Al
bany. The largest attendance of all
the meetings turned at Richmond
on Thursday afternoon December
8. Over 200 women filled the
church basement in that village.
Miss Whitfield opened each
meeting with discussion of the
need of using wearing apparel now
on hand to best advantage. In times
of reduced incomes like these said
Miss Whitfield every possible re-
source must be used so that the
family can be properly clothed at
the lowest possible cash outlay.
The first essential to consider in
making over a piece of material is
to have the material properly
cleaned according to Miss Whit
field. The cleaning of wooden and
silk material with dry cleaning
agencies and the cleaning of other
cloth materials with soap and
water were discussed in detail. The
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15

Dorothy Stark, of Parsons, Kan,
travels to Columbia, Mo-, dis
lance Of more than 200 miles, every
Sunday to sing in the choir Of q
Columbia church.
It is expected that the clerical
activities Of Grace Tully and Mar
guerite LELAND, of Albany will be
transferred to Washington when
Franklin D. Roosevelt goes into Of
fee.
The honor of being the first
beauty queen" of the new Univer-
sity Of North Carolina was recently
bestowed upon Frances Roberts, of
Wendell, N. G.
The honor of being the third wo-
man in Alabama to win a pilots
license was attained recently by
Miss Vivian Pharo.
When Cornelius G. Matthews ap-
piled for a license to wed Miss
Mary 5. Hays, at Manhattan, Kan,
he handed the Judge $50 pennies.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15
JUNIOR HIGH NEWS
Dramatic CIuh

The members of Miss Bright's
Dramatic Club are plannig to pre-
sent, Christmas Everywhere"
and, Christmas at Uncle Jerry's".
The following are the cast:
Christine-Cecil Markson
Christmas Fairy-Gail Beidleman
The following represent various
countries:
Alice Halverson, Italy; Mable
Benson, Spain; Annabelle Garfield,
America; Hazel DeLong, Holland;
Loretta Van Havermaet, Switzer-
land.
Those taking part in, Christmas
at Uncle Jerry's" are:
Uncle Jerry-Bill Parker.
Mrs. Jerry-Fern Nelson.
Elsie-Marie Spain.
Emma-Thelma Lying.
Gladys-Loretta Gaspard.
Alice-Rosanne Schoenhoff.
Dora-Jane Dowswen.
Fred-Richard Butler.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15

At present no appropriation Is
made by the Stearns county board
for county extension work hence
no county taxes have gone for the
support of the work. Up to this
time the combined funds Of the
Stearns County Farm Bureau, the
state and the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture have made
county extension work possible.
The state and federal department
Of Agriculture contribute $685. per
year for the support of the work in
each county. This amounts of
money goes to each of the "a
counties of Minnesota where
county extension work is carried
out and is available to the other
% counties should they see fit to
begin the work in their counties.
Needless to say of the 81 counties
of Minnesota contribute a small
amount in state taxes to make up
the states share in the support of
the work whether county extension
work is available in the county or
not In that way a county not car
rying on the work helps pay for
the support of the work in counties
where it is maintained.
A little over $500 represent the
average amont of the county
board appropriation in counties Of
Minnesota where extension work is
county supported. If the work was
county supported in Stearns
county to this extent the cost in
taxes for the average 100 acre farm
would be nearly SIS per year in
stead of the huge amounts indicat-
ed by speakers unfriendly to the
work. County taxes in Stearns
County this year will be computed
on a valuation of a little over $685.
154, 900. In other words levy Of
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15
FEATURES of INTEREST to WOMEN
Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the
Common Council of the City of
Sank Centre held Wednesday, De-
cember 7th, 1882 at 7:3O P. M. with
all the members in attendance.
The minutes OF the previous
meeting were read and approved.
The Clerk reported having re-
ceived from the County Treasurer
the December LIST apportionment
which contained an item of $826.66
for the White Way Bonds and In
terest Fund no longer needed for
that purpose, and that he had cred
tied $93.23 of this amount to Sewer
No. 9 and 5000 to Sewer No. 10
and the balance of $685.13 to credit
of the General Fund and asked for
confirmation of such action; by
unanimous vote, this was confirm
ed.
The Clerk also reported the in
tention Of the Water, Light and
Power Commission to turn in a
further amount of 100000 and that
it would be necessary to make an
amended Tax Levy for which he
had arranged with the County Aud
itor to wait for and had prepared
and presented the following amend
ed tax levy, viz:
1882 AMENDED TAX RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on the 21st day of
September, 1882, the common Coun-
Gil of the City Of Sank Centre pass
ed Resolution levying the taxes of
the City of Sank Centre for the
lea eta he basis nd Of tas
lures; And whereas the Water.
Light & Power Commission has
found it possible to further turn
into the City Treasury an addition
al 100000 to further reduce the
General Levy. therefore the follow
ing amended tax levy resolution
was offered by Alderman Cass who
moved its adoption, to-wit:
1892 AMENDED TAX RESOLUTION
1882
RE 1T RESOLVED, by the Com
mon Council of the City of Sank
Centre that the following amounts
of City Taxes be, and the same are
herby levied and assessed upon the
taxable property of the City Of
Sank Centre for expenses. interest
on maturing obligations, and for
the Sinking Fund for the payment
of Bonds and other obligations for
the ensuing year, to-wit:
For the account of the Cen
eral Fund $25575.00 Qess esti-
mated receipts as amended
Budget of $23625.00) Net Levy
........... ........... $4,000
For Maintenance of
Public Library ........ 2750.00
For Sinking Fund for
payment of Water
Works Bonds ......... 100000
For Interest on Waterworks
Bonds ................. 100000
TOTAL. $11100.00
The motion was duly seconded
by Alderman Mondloch and unani-
mously carried this seventh day of
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branches might be brought up to
November 80. The Council thought
it advisable to do this and ar
ranged with Mr.. Mclaughlin to
make this audit for the sum of
$4,000.
The meeting was adjourned.
J. F. Cooper, City Clerk.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15
December 1882.

December 1882.
The Clerk reported having drawn
Orders No. 1477 to No. 1892 in
elusive in payment Of the regular
pay roll and fixed charges, which
was confirmed.
The bill Of the Mart of $55.44 was
allowed at $47.04, the difference due
to the over payment of the account
April 6, 1882.
The Sank Centre Plumbing &
Heating Co. bill of $94.75 was re-
ferred to Alderman Steffes; and
that of e. s. Burt Of $40 to Mayor
DeLaurier and ordered paid at such
amounts as were found to be cor
rect.
The following bills were allowed
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15
THE COUNTY AGENT

Many erroneous impressions ex-
list in the minds of people in
Stearns county regarding the cost
of County Agent work and other
wise some individuals have given
folks the impression that county
agent work was costing anywhere
from $500 to $1,000 per farm in tax
money.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15

about lit Of min wound bring in
$500. The average 100 acre farm
with assessed valuation Of nearly
$500 would then be taxed to the
extent Of about SIS per year. At
present however no county funds
go to the support of the work and
this SIS item is not paid for county
agent work.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15
Special News

Last week the Freshmen girls
completed their luncheon unit by
each girl entertaining her partner
at a luncheon prepared individual
ly by one girl who also acted the
part of the gracious hostess.
Eighth grade girls Christmas pro-
ject is covering cans such as cof-
fee cans with Christmas paper and
filling them with cookies which
they will make. These are to be
gifts.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15
HunnOr

Mark Twain once asked neigh
Dor if he might read a set of his
books. The neighbor replied I'M
graciously that he was welcome to
read them in his library, but he
had a rule never to allow his books
to leave the house. Some weeks lat
er the same neighbor sent over to
ask for the loan of his lawn now
er. I shall be very glad to lend
you my lawn mower" said Mark
Twain, "but since 1 make it rule
never to let it leave my lawn, you
will be obliged to use it there"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15
Snappy Pep Fest

It started with a bang up! What.
Why the pep fest! It was the first
pep meeting held in the assembly
since the last football game. All
the students were overjoyed at the
prospect of more athletics and they
surely were jubilant before the
first basketball game. During the
course of the meeting pep songs
were sung and our cheer leaders
lead several yells. All three leaders
did their utmost to bring out a
strong school spirit! The same
good spirit was retained at the
game last Friday evening by all
students and citizens attending the
game.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15
Junior Basket Ball

Junior High Boys Basketball is
progressing splendidly.
Junior High Girls Basketball has
started. The girls are very enthus-
iastic about it.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15
Normal News

Friday Miss Davis and the Norm
al class went to st. Cloud to at
tend the Rural school teachers
meeting held at the Technical High.
Interesting talks on language, fairs
and other related subjects were CIV
en- by Mr.. Boerger, Miss Swenson,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15
Grade News


Miss Henkles' pupils are making
Christmas cards and presents for
their fathers and Iaoshers.
Miss Chapman's room is nicely
decorated for Christmas. The pu-
lils are making Christmas presents
for their fathers and mothers.
Everyone Is working hard for 100
in Arithmetic so as to get a gold
star.
Miss Boehmke's pupils are having
Normal girls for language. The
pupils are also making Christmas
gifts for their fathers and mothers
The kindergarten Is planning to
have a Christmas program and
have the room decorated for
Christmas. The pupils have all
written to Santa Claus to come to
their room. He is expected soon.
The Second and Third informed
late grades have started new books
and work book in Remedial. They
are studying out of Gates No. III.
In Miss Murphy's geography class
the kiddies are constructing cot
ton plantation. 1t is to be located
in the sand table and show how
the cotton looks when on the plant.
1t will also show the cotton in the
gin and in boats on the way to the
factories.
In Miss Flaten's room the Sixth
grade has been studying blood.
They placed some of it under the
microscope and viewed the red and
white corpusals. Bernard Kruse, a
member of the class, brought the
heart of a rabbit which they ex-
amined.
The helpers in Miss Thomeys
room are as follows: Boys-Harold
Bosshardt, Donald Stadtherr. Girls
Lucille Stegner, Laura Mae Hyl-
aman. Basket-Lorrin Rosdahl. Alb
sent Sheet-Stanley Burt. Helpers
- Billy Riggs, Henry Johnson.
Sarg.-in-Lav.-John Parker. Sarg.
in-Room-Lola Hesse. Milk-Gor-
don johnson. Library Table-Ervin
Proel. Door-John LUX.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15
District No. 1873
Teacher-Miss Minette.
Our School Club.

Club Reporter-Irene Berschite.
Club Inspector-Louise Biering-
er.
District 1873 cordially invites the
public to attend their program
which will be held on Sunday even
ing, December 18 at Sis. Admis-
sion. High School students and
under 10c. Adults zoe.
Recitation Welcome, Leonard
Orth.
Dialcgue-It's Easy to Cook.
Mr.. Perkins ------------- Joseph Beste
Mrs. Perkins .--- Alice Polipnick
Ed ----.....-...-.---.... Bernard Bieringer
Bill .--..-------...------------. Herman Beste
Song-"Reuben and Rachel" Irene
Berschite, Robert Sumner.
Drill-Christmas Letters.
H-Bernard Scheogel.
C-Enmard Orth.
R-Christine Zeriden.
ITheresa Bieringer.
S-Katherine Bieringer.
T-Walter Orth.
M-Cecelia Winter.
A-Emil Polipnick, Jr.
S-Elizabeth Bieringer.
Dialogue 1.-THE Germs" Health
Play.
Tony Germ-Raymond Winter.
Billy Germ-Edmund Beste.
Jimmy Germ-Bernard Biering-
er.
Health Faries-Delores Polip-
nick, Gertrude Scheogel, Mar
garet Winter.
Recitation-"My Sewing" .-----
Cecilia Winter
Dialogue-"Hiram and the Ped
dlers."
Hiram-Robert Sumner.
Jane-Alice Polipnick.
Deacon-Victor Winter.
Book Agent-Ralph Scheogel.
Pat-Raymond Winter.
Betty-Margaret Winter.
Sally Brown-Irene Berschite.
Recitation-"Pass it Along ---..--.--
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Esther Polipnick
Dialogue-"Bold for the Right"
Harry Stevens-Edmund Beste.
Eddie Taylor-Raymond Whit
Jack Wilson-Edward Biering-
Song "It Came Upon the Mid
night Clear"
Louise Bieringer.
Irene Berschite.
Ralph Scheogel.
Robert Sumner.
Recitation-"Little Paul's First
Xmas .------.-.- Emil Polipnick, Jr.
Dialogue-"The Wiser Way"
Emil Pohpnick, Jr.
Walter Orth.
German Recitation-'Hans Kalb
und die Sprach" --...------..-----..---.-.
--..---------------------------- Joseph Schlogel
Dialogue-"Surplus Energy"
Harriet-Esther Polipnick.
Sadie-Delores Polipnick.
Clare-Gertrude Schleogel.
Willie-Emil Polipnick, Jr.
Minister-Victor Winter.
Mrs. Barnes-Irene Berschite.
Recitation-"A Boy and His Stom-
ach" ------ Edward Bieringer
Dialogue-"Gift of the Stars"
Gertrude Scheogel.
Peace-Elizabeth Bieringer.
Hope-Leonard Orth.
Joy-Walter Orth.
Faith Emil Polipnick, Jr.
Happiness-Ceceia Winter.
Star of Bethlehem-Delores Po-
lipnick.
Song-"When the Works all Done
this FalP' .--.--. Robert Sumner
Dialogue-"Dolly Has the Flu"
Doctor-Ralph Scheogel.
Mother-Gertrude Scheogel.
Recitation-"My Best Fellow
---.--......---.-----..------. Christine Zeriden
Dialogue-"Newboy's Joke"
Bill-Edmund Beste.
Jack-Joseph Scheogel.
Song-"O Come All Ye Faithful"
Louise Bieringer.
Irene Berschite.
Robert Sumner.
Ralph Scheogel.
Closing Address.
...............-.....---.--..-...... Leonard Orth
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-15
Hi-School Happening

and other experienced teachers. For
opening exercises different songs
were sung, and after the three
o'clock recess the normal class
sang the lovely and appropriate
song silent Night"
At meeting held on Tuesday, 1t
was decided to have a Christmas
party Dec. p. Committees were
appointed to take charge of the re-
freshment, entertainment, and de-
corations. Names were chosen for
ten cent presents.
Over the week end Tony and Mr..
Gray were very busy vanishing
the floor of the Normal Training
Department. The students have
been walking around on tip toe to
avoid any unnecessary scratches.
For the last two weeks before
Christmas the students have taken
over the Language work in the
Third and Fourth grades. Part of
their work will be to prepare pro-
gram for party on Dec. %.