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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
A FOOTBALL OF POLITICS
(Ansonia Sentinel)

disappointment of eighteen Con- necticut postmasters whose terms expire before Marche4 or the se- lection of other candidates to fill these posts by the present admin istration may be prevented at the coming short session of congress through the joint efforts of demo- crats, progressive republicans and others, say reports from Washing ton. In some cases the appoint ments to expire soon are those of what are called "service postmast- ers," men who have risen to a postmastership following many years of mail service in lesser ca pacities. Whether this fact will have any effect on the action of what former Senator Moses called the "sons of wild jackasses" re- mains to be seen. Probably 1t won't.
 Should the democrats and pro- gressives succeed in refusing to confirm the reappointments of President Hoover at the "lanne duck" session and have them put aside until after March 1t will work hardship on postmasters, who have gwen the best years of their lives to the postal service. the re- markable records of some reaching up toward the half-century mark.
 There is no justice in this and no better argument in favor of having the position of postmaster taken out of politics and placed under classified civil service the same as subordinate postal posi- tions, should be needed. Postmas- terships have been made the foot ball of politics long enough. If not reappointed, about all these veteran postal officials will have in the way of consolation will be the expectation of service pension, but they will have to wait till they're 70 to get it and there may
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
So They Say

The depression has increased the interest of the public in music and other forms of entertainment. Oppressed by cares and worries. they seek relief--an outlet.
 -Jascha Heifetz. virtuoso. If crime were to cease. the judi ciaI system would be disrupted and thousands of people thrown out of work. Herbert E. wilson. former preacher, serving life term in San Quentin prison, California. for murder.
 Thank God I'm a private citizen and can do as I like. I don't even have to shave any more. James J. Walker former mayor of New York.
 
 Disarmament is the most diffi- cult question faced since the stone Age. How can we get along with out ar ms in 1 world which has used them forever7 James T. Shotwell. professor of history, Columbia university.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02

Talking about the states that never had a place in any presidents cabinet yesterday we might also have mentioned the fact that nine of our presidents graduated from the Cabinet to the higher office. They are Mcn- roe who held two cabinet offices in Madi- sons administration; Jefferson, Madison. J. o. Adams. Martin Van Buren. James Buchanan, U. S. Grant Taft and the pres ent executive. Herbert Hoover. Incidentally the secretary of states office was the gradu- ating place for the majority of those men tioned above. All of which might not have any influence upon Mr Roosevelt's appoint ments next March and then again it might.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02

As yet there is no definite assurance that the United States will desert the prohibition cause, other than the growing unrest and in- tention to bring matters to head. Foreign countries are anticipating the return of beer. wines. etc.. more than we are. Over in Paris accompanied by elaborate ceremonies the wharf on the Seine river from which most of the wine shipments are made was chris tened Quai Franklin Roosevelt this week. What more could any man ask!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02

fy d.m6.nl who won bf s|oss pa'sln (thtrs were many other victories in the state won by even closer margins as this. not to mention the disputed congressional cleo ton right in our own distriet) but who could certifysa most obvious error in the Windsor vote even after earfeul checking and reehaeking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
Here, There And EDerytOhere
be some question even then. it is

be some question even then. it is said.
 In the short session following the election of 1920 the republicans prevented federal appointments by the outgoing democratic adminis- tration, it is claimed. Thus the Will son administration was denied the privilege of filling federal Jobs dur ing the short session previous to March 4, 1921. when the Harding administration came into power. The democrats are now planning to follow this precedent in the short session to commence Decenn- Der 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
Personal Health Service (By William Brady, M. D.l

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygieue. not disease diagnosis or treatment. will be answe cred by pr Brady Address him. care of the OemocTaf ending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02

Depression? Thirty thousand of the new electric bridge tables which shuffle and deal the cards were sold within short time after their appearance on the market.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02

Bridge deplorers hope no one will invent an automatic bidder. since that might start the craze all over again just as there has seemed to be little lull in favor of old fashioned guessing games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
JUST DREAMS

We build houses of cards,
 Some blue, some white, some
 brown, Then the Grim Reaper moves his
 scythe
 And all come tuinbIing down.
 o-O-o
 Suffering is often new avenue to greater understanding of the program termed existence.
 O--O-O
 The trouble with the aver age budget is due to the fact that there Is too much budget to budget.
 The trouble with political soft soap is due to the fact that it turns hard right after election.
 o-O-o
 LIFE Sunshine and shadow,
 And then the great dim guess, A tired heart goes outward bound---
 To rest.
 o-O--o
 A mans life can be just as com plete at 3S as IS. It's not the number of years that count but the joy and sunshine you can crowd into the few allotted.
 o-O-o
 Your best friend is the one who accepts you at your worst.
 o-O-o
 Nowadays they talk of the miss ing ball on the links, rather than the missing link.
 o-O-o
 Life grinds a man down, but if he emerges with high polish it's the true test of greatness. o-O-O
 Grief, buried in flowers, sends a nectar eternal. o-O-o so AND so Be still kind friends, And cease repining, Silver standards may bring The silver lining. o-O-o
 Ability is measured by deeds. not words. Words are merely opiates that numb but do not cure. o-O--0 Many a chin tries to stick out when the heart beneath 1t q is bleeding and crushed o-O-o
 War deaths are always followed by war debts. ANOTHER YEAR December skies are gray skies, December skies bear gloom, The end of '32 is near. It marches toward the tomb. o-O-o Life is like the tide of the sea. It comes in slowly. stays awhile and then departs. o-O--o There is music in the wind. a symphony of nature that permits no duplication. o-O-o Men build mighty buildings. Mighty buildings are tenanted by men. And like men mighty buildings in time crumble and decay. Nothing of earth is for ever. We put our shoulder to the wheel. But unless our feet are am chored in firm territory it all goes awry.
 This completes our regular Fri- day evening program. It came to you over DBD and was broadcast l by the Waterbury Evening Demo- lcrat, pioneer in this type of news paper work. We are signing off at this time, to be back on the air again tomorrow at the usual hour | for Saturday broadcast. o-O-o Good night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 4:54 tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02
Good evening. CALLING TO STIADowLAND
"a sMILrls THE THING.

Good evening. o-O-o CALLING TO SHADOWLAND Death came. his chariot draped in
 sombre shroud. His spirit horses hoofs were
 muffled low. Death stopped, then pointed to a
 heart with illness bowed. To reap a harvest life was kind
 to sow. Deaths sting. it pierces as an arrow
 does shield,
 It tears down life and in its
 place leaves gloom. We mourn the power it seems it
 loves to wield,
 To take great heart from a
 world so soon. The very works of man all seemed
 to cease,
 Along a far-flung human battle
 front. The turmoil of a life gave way 70
 ease,
 Although the method seemed so
 cruel and blunt. And then a stiffness fell, it fingers
 yet awhile,
 The stiffness of valley. just
 before the dawn, The spirit of the cenotaph before
 which I must file. To carry on, great heart, though
 you are gone.
 o--O-o Adversity is the yard stick by which they measure this thing called life. If man can carry two packs instead of one, he's just that much more of a man. O-O-O If you can smile, when all the world is dark about you, you're a light unto yourself.
 O---O-o
 Wisdom knocks at the brain, but love enters the DOT tals of every human heart. O-O-o Rest for time, but don't let go. Stagnant water gathers only the insects of life. o-O-o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02

Senator Cordell Hull of Tennessee who was democratic mainstay in the House be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-02

Mail bandits are active in Eng land.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-02-18
WRITE FOR RADIO;
FINE PRIZES GIVEN
Chamber Wants Snappy Ads for
Announcements to Read About
Kennewick

People still get thrills out of the
radio. And still further thrills are
possible. The Kennewick Cham
Der Of Commerce is planning. TIC
buy "spot" announcements on
three stations shortly to adver-
tise the Kennewick valley. These
"spots" will consist of one-minute
announcements in which about a
hundred words may be spoken.
Citizens are being asked to write
ads of 100 words or less which
might be used for this purpose by
radio announcers. A handsome
prize Of one 4-ounce bottle of
Church's prize winning grape juice
will be given for each announce
ment accepted for broadcasting.
Get out your pencils and see how
much you can write about Renne-
wick's advantages in a hundred
words.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-02-18
PAS-KEN ORCHESTRA
To REPEAT SHOW
Kiwanis to Sponsor Program for
Play Field Benefit Early
March

From all reports received on this
side of the river the concert stag
ed by the Pas-Ken Philharmonic
Players in Pasco Monday night
was decided success. In fact, so
favorable was the reports, that the
orchestra has been engaged to re-
peat the performance on this side
of the river in the near future.
The Kiwanis club has all but
completed arrangements to pre-
sent the orchestra in a benefit per-
Torrance early next month. The
local club is in need of funds to
carry on the summer playfield,
and the orchestra is rarin' to re-
peat their splendid performance.
Further announcement will be
made later of the time and place.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-02-18
WORK ON
PIPE LINE FOR
THE HIGHLAND
Additional Mile Of Slaves
to Be Replaced; Work to
Be Done by April LIST; Two
Contracts

Nearly mile more of 30-inch
wood stave pipe will be put in by
the reclamation department on the
Highlands. Calls for bids were is
sued the first of this week for the
work. Contracts will be let at
Denver on the 25th.
OF the 5000-odd feet of replace
ment, 1900 feet will be Of new
slaves, while about 2200 feet can
be salvaged from the present
flume. The new work will include
the construction of two concrete
siphons under the roads.
Excavation of the trenches for
the pipe lines and the construc-
tion Of bents, piers and the con-
crete work will be let by separate
contract to be opened at Yakima
on the 25th. With some excep-
tions the work is to be completed
by April /.
The second contract calls for
1900 cubic yards of excavation,
800 yards of backfill, 100 yards of
concrete, the placement of $4,000
pounds of reinforcing steel and
other items of wark.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-02-18
Holcon1b is BentOn,s First National
Committeeman: Pledged to ROOseDeIf

of either major party to be elected
from Benton county, was one OF the
original Roosevelt advocates In
this state. He will vote to abolish
the two-thirds rule so that major
ity nomination will be sanctioned.
He has been active in Washing
ton politics since 1900, when ne
was state delegate from Adams
county, and Benton county demo-
cratic leader since 1908.
Seeking the advancement OF good
government rather than personal
gain. Holcomb has never been a
candidate for office in the county.
He served two terms as prose-
cutting attorney in Adams county.
During the World war he was ap-
pointed. by President Wilson to the
district selective service board. IN
which capacity he served until the
close of the conflict.
The veteran Kennewick politi-
cian who was elected by unanl-
mons vote at the recent state con-
.claye in Tacoma, will be one OF
the 10 delegates from Washington
TO have a full vote at the national
convention in Chicago, June %.
Eight delegates-at-large will have
one-half vote each.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-02-18
SENIOR CLASS
TO PRESENT A
3-ACT COMEDY
March LIST is Date Set for
Annual Show; IL Pupils in
Cast of Play; Miss Rush
ton Directs

The Senior class will present
"Hobson's Choice" an English
comedy, by Harold Brighouse, on
March 1 at the Liberty theatre.
"Hobson's Choice" is a comedy
of character, the persons in it be-
ing alive with traits and foibles
as realistic as those of ones next
door neighbor. Hobson is an Eng
lish bootmaker with three daugh-
tiers, the eldest Of whom is an old
maid. Hobson intends that she
shall remain one, too, as she is
very useful in the shop whereas
the two younger girls are only
window dressing" He doesn't,
however, take into consideration
Maggie's capacity for blessing
which we suspect may be respons-
IDLE for her single blessedness thus
far.
At any rate Maggie makes up
her mind to marry Willie, a crack
bootmaker. Willie hasn't spirit
enough to say "no" and Maggie
has her scheming around to get
doweries for the younger girls,
from the now furious Hobson.
One would expect Willie to re-
main fine example of a henpeck-
ed husband, but evidently Maggie
saw qualities hidden to the ordin-
airy observer. For Willie develops
traits that cause young Alice to
declare, Chats never Willie
Mossop."
The cast of characters is as fol-
lows: Hobson, Robert Williams;
Maggie, Eunice Foraker; Alice,
Dorothy Duffy; Mickey, Audrey
Bergen; Willie Mossop, Herbert
Neil; Albert Prosser, Orville Bow
en-; Fred Beanstock, Roy Silliman;
Tubby Wadlow, Rolla bennett; Ada
Higgins, Marjorie McGahey; Mrs.
Hepworth, Rosie Struve; Jim
Heller, Warren Hockersmith; DR..
MacFarlane, Lester Foraker.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-02-18

Mrs. Frank Green entertained
the Tuesday Bridge club at a one
o'clock luncheon at her home, 10
Lyle Street Tuesday. The tables
were charming with bowls of tulips
and the Washington motif was
carried out in the place cards, the
scores and refreshments. Honors
went to Mrs. Earle Jones and Mrs.
Wilmont Gravenslund. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Marvin
Carnahan. The club plans to enter
tain their husbands at dinner on
Wednesday, February "a, at the
home of Mrs. Wilmot Gravenslund
on Kennewick Ave. ~@ g.. ..
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-02-18
VIII Continue Work
on North Bank Road

Work on the North Bank road
from Marysville to the vicinity of
Plymouth will be undertaken late
this summer, according to s. letter
received this week from Director
of Highways Sam Humes.
An appropriation of a quarter
of million dollars was made by
the legislature at the last session
for the construction of the contin-
uation of the road on the Washing
ton side Of the Columbia river. Pre-
liminary work has already beer
undertaken, and while the sur
veys have not yet been completed
the directors assurance that act
ual construction work will he I'M
dertaken this summer cores as
good news to the road committee
of the local chamber.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-02-18
TO GET $4,000
ON HIGHLANDS
IMMEDIATELY
Another Contract Drawn to
Permit EnIarging COlum-
bia Canal. from Pumps to
Intake

Supplementary contract whereby
the reclamation service will pay
$10,164 to supply the Kennewick
Highlands district water has been
approved as to form by Joseph N.
Dixon, first assistant secretary Of
the interior, ]. S. Moore, superin-
,tendent Of the Yakima project, an
nounced this week. a-.. ....
Approval Of the contract means
that the Highlands farmer will be
advanced enough money to COM
plete the canal enlargement in time
for the next irrigation season and
coincident with the completion Of
the new Highlands distribution
canal system, Moore says.
Under the original contract be-
tween the government and the
Highlands farmers, the reclama-
ton service, in return for title to
the dam site and canal right Of
way at Prosser, agreed to spend
$4,000 on rehabilitation of the
Highlands district system. The
contract further provided that
any portion of the $4,000 total
not used on the canal system be
paid to the district for application
on the cost Of enlarging the Col
umbia canal.
Enlargement of the canal, which
takes water out of the Yakima riv-
er and which was originally built
to supply the Columbia district, is
necessary to carry the additional
water supply which the High
lands pumps will take for diver
sion over the 1000 acres in the
Highlands project.
Under the terms Of the original
contract between the government
and the Highlands, the waterusers
of both districts were TO arrange
finances for the enlargement be-
tween themselves. Present esti-
mates of the work put the cost at
about $4,000 for the Highlands
and about $4,000 for the Columbia
district, Moore declares.
Estimates on the rehabilitation
of the Highlands distribution sys-
tenn show that there will be at
least $10,164 remaining Of the
$4,000 appropriation for the pur-
pose, the superintendent indicates.
The supplementary contract APP
proved by Dixon provides payment
Of this amount to the Highlands
waterusers Immediately instead Of
forcing them to wait until all 9TH
er expenditures have been made
Yakima Herald.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-02-18
FRUIT OUTLOOK
THRU VALLEY
is PROMISING
Eastern and Southern Trees
Injured by Unreasonable
Weather; European Crops
to Be Light

With the fruit crop in eastern
states facing heavy loss and adj
vance information showing that
the European yield will probably
be small, Yakima fruit shippers
and visiting eastern buyers joined
today in predicting that valley
growers will get "break" in 1892
Call through the east fruit buds
are swelling. In some southern
states trees are already in bloom
1t is virtually impossible for the
growers in these sections to escape
frost damage.
Europe's Crop Small
Europe will undoubtedly have a
small crop, too. Never in the his
tory of large scale fruit growing
on the continent have there been
two large crops in succession and
last years yield was very heavy
says v. Joseph, New York buyer,
who arrived in Yakima yesterday
In contrast. of these conditions,
Fred EberIe of the Horticultural
Union points out that weather in
Yakima this winter has been ideal
for fruit.
In the opinion of Ivan L. Plette,
manager of the Yakima Valley
Traffic & Credit association, the
eastern crop is already doomed
even if freak weather should fail
to produce killing frosts there.
prevailing warm weather in
these sections causing continuing
development at the present rate d
trees already two months ahead Of
the season would ruin the crop
there just as surely as would the
frost" he says in a story carried
by the Yakima Republic.
The apple situation in the local
area is even more promising, ac-
cording to local growers. Follow
ing light crop last year, in which
a heavy stand of fruit spurs was
put out, winter conditions here
were especially favorable. With
the assurance Of an abundant wa
ter supply and ideal winter wealth
er the crop should prove a heavy
one in this district this year. With
average prices orchardists should
be able to change the color this
wear on their income tax reports.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-02-18
PEP RALLY TO
TELLCITIZENS
ABOUT REGION
Accurate Information to Be
Given Regarding Advant-
ages of Kennewick to be
Used in Settlement Work

Ads in most any modern maya
zine will tell in no uncertain terms
that craftsmanship is the greatest
vocation in the world. Kennewick
businessmen will be given an oppor-
tunity to hear some rank anna
teurs attempt to sell Kennewick to
Kennewick people tomorrow night
at the Chamber of Commerce
rooms.
Following plans being outlined
to settle the new lands shortly to
be made available on the High
lands as well as the valley land,
the committee will attempt to sell
Kehnewick to its residents. Now
that many of the obstacles to sue
cessful farming have been remov-
ed, an attempt will be made to
give local people facts and figures
which will reinstill their faith in
the possibilities of the community.
Newspaper and radio publicity
now being started by the adver-
Using committee of the Chamber
are expected to bring to the dis
trict homeseekers in growing num-
bers. This meeting is to enable
every citizen to present reliable
statistics regarding the commun-
ity.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-02-18

Prospects of democratic party
harmony this year are brighter
tnan at any time since the nomina-
non and election of Woodrow Will
son, according to C. L. Holcomb,
national delegate from the fourth
Washington congressional district.
With several strong candidates
u the race he believes that the
aemocratic party will patch up all
onierences and present a united
mont, despite the alleged efforts
VI sinister interests in the east to
uvlde the party.
Washington's delegates to the
national convention were instruct
. TO favor the candidacy of Gov.
franklin D. Roosevelt of New
.ork If Roosevelt does not draw
~e requisite number of votes, Hol-
,Omo will support Newton D. Ba-
ser Of Ohio or Congressman John
y. Garner of Texas, he said.
FORMER Gov. Alfred Smith
"Ouid have been respected more
the people had he withheld his
a'ement indicating he was again
: PRESIDENTIAL candidate, he be-
noleomb, first national delegate
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-02-18
Essay ON The Flag Wins Prize TN
Auxii1ry'S AmericdniZdfiOn Plan

blue. The first flag had thirteen
stars in the blue and one was
added for each new state added to
the union
The flag was made as a soul for
our republic and should be treat
ed as a living thing. 1t should be
respected and guarded by each
good citizen of the United States.
One should not allow the flag to
be marred or disfigured in any
manner. If it is used on any oc-
casion it should be used carefully
and when a flag becomes old one
should cremeate it or in some 9TH
er way destroy the whole Of it.
In a group Of flags the United
States flag should occupy the
highest position. Our emblem
should be carried before all 9TH
er emblems.
One should face and salute the
flag with all due reverence when
it is passing on parade.
Many people do not think of the
flag as the heart of this nation.
Let US teach them so! Think of the
things that old flag of ours has
done for US. Think of the debt
we owe to it, the emblem of free
dom. Every person should know
the salute. When you see this
flag passing review-salute it.
Let US make people 'flag con-
scious"! Let people know that
you know the meaning Of our flag
and know the salute! Live up to
] our flag.