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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21
Plans Being Made
 for Big Contest
Proceeds Go to Buy Shoes for Little
 Folks"

The net proceeds of the con- cert to be given by two hundred fifty massed male voices. Decem- Der 3 at Buckingham Hall, will be turned over to Mutual Aid Unem- fployment Bureau to buy Shoes for Little Folks"
 One of the seven clubs to par [ticipate Is the Beethoven Glee |club of South Manchester, Conn. They are on their toes all the time, with each concert success and a membership of hard workers. They are one of the travelling clubs. each season giving q number of concerts lin neighboring towns. Between their concerts they manage to re- hearse twice a week, which shows ltheir love of music afld loyalty to their conductor, Helge D. Pearson On the program for this concert Twill be a number composed by Arthur IT. Turner, Conductor oi lthe Mcdowell Male Choir o1 lSpringfield, Massachusetts. Thi.
 humber has been written especial
 | iy for this concert and will be sunt
 for the first time in Buckingham lHall by the Springfield club.
 l The program will be arranged
 so that each visiting club will sing 1.-two numbers of their own selec.
 tion alone. The massed voices oi lthe seven clubs will sing other numbers which are known to all the clubs.
 Arrangements are being made to
 have boy scouts stationed at points lof entry to the city to escort the
 members of the visiting clubs to Buckingham Hall. Scout troops will be stationed in the Mill Plain section on Meriden road to direct those coming from Hartford and lSpringfield. At City Corners on South Main street, another troup of Scouts will be on hand to escort
 men coming from New Haven and Derby. There will also be boy scouts on East Main street and in the Center to guide our visitors. The YMCA has offered the use of their building as headquarters for the zone meeting to be held di- rectly after the concert. Following the zone meeting there will be a smoker and informal sing. the
 Mcndelssohn Club acting as host.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21

An increase in the Waterbury municipal budget figures for 1888 is expected out, 1t is hoped, this added expense will be offset by the increase In the grand list. To-day Executive Secretary Thomas F. Kell. and Auditor John !. Murphy were going over the final figures of the tentative 1888 budget so as to have the financial schedule for the coming year ready for presentation to the board of finance tomorrow.
 The finance commissioners wul convene tomorrow at the office of Mayor Frank Hayes for the pur- pose of completing the final budg- ct. Several mandatory increases must go into the budget but it Is hoped that the increase in the grand list will offset these added expenditures so as to make it pos- sible to keep the tax rate down to It's present level, 34 mills.
 The increase in the grand list this year Is small. of course. ac- cording to advance information. This is due. of course. to the de- pression and the resulting laxity on the part of builders.
 when the finance commissioners I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21
New Britain Priest
 Addresses Society
Rev Joseph Sweeney Tells of Experiences in Far East
 St Francis Holy Name RenOminates Officers

condition of the afflicted who were left to care for themselves in that isolated part of the world. He said that nobody can say too much in support of the work of Father Damien and that he hoped his can- onizaotin, which is now under con- sideration, will soon be a matter of fact.
 At the close of his interesting and brilliant address, the speaker was given rising vote of thanks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21
Full Weather Report

Washington, Nov 21--(UP)-Fore- cast for tonight and Tuesday: Maine: Fair and colder except snow fiurries in north and east por- tions tonight; Tuesday fair and much colder.
 Vermont and New Hampshire: Generally fair and colder tonight; Tuesday fair and colder.
 Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Con- necticut: Fair and colder tonight and Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21
DANCE AT ODD FELLOWS
 HALL SATURDAY NIGHT

odd Fellows, hall was the scene of a dance Saturday night parti- cfpated in by nearly 200 deaf and dumb men and women. The dance was held under theeauspices of the National Fraternity society of the Deaf and. residents of New Eng land and New York were present.
 The committee In charge includ- ed Anthony Winshowes, Frank Cos sett0 and Savino Minicucci. The first prize went to E.. D. Cameron and Helen Kelly. Second prize was taken by Edward Kosinski and Catherine Norton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21
Rev. Todd To Preach
 Thanksgiving Sermon

Rev. Joseph o. Todd, pastor of
 the Mill Plain Union. church will preach the sermon at the union
 services to be held at the Second Congregational church Thanks
 giving day morning at 9:30 o'clock.
 All churches of the city will ob- serve the day with services in their own institutions or attend the
 union services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21

Rockets which will lombard the clouds to prevent hall storms have been perfected in Bavaria, Germany, and a series of stations from which they may be fired are being established.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21
LIBERTY LODGE OF AgASONS
 MEETING WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Tho entered apprentice dcgre, will be rehearsed Wednesday nigh
 nt q meeting of Liberty lodge ol Masons in the Masonic Temple All who were made master Maaoni during two years are expected ts be present: The entered appren. tice degree will be rehearsal by F V. Erbe, c. w. Slater, H. c. Senior and R. c. Monroe. The fellowcraf
 degree will also be rehearsal witt l.. H. Hordan, Y. B. William. Jr. and A. M. Hellmann participating w. l.. Wood, E. K. Samson, J. A Gilliland and w. c. Bray will re. hearse the master Mason degree
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-12-08
uNLUcKY OR LucKYe

For the past few weeks Ed Ramquist
seems to have been operating under
particularly unlucky star. Possibly
1t was the effect of his wife's absence
during the holiday she took visiting
relatives in Vancouver, Wash, or 1t
may have been something else, but
be 1t as 1t may Ed surely had series
Of misfortunes.
While calling on customer on the
West Side he was unable to get any
response at the front door and started
to the back just in time to meet a
bucket Of mop water flung from the
back steps. The lady insisted that 1t
was accidental, but. we'll anyway
1t was wet water. The following eve
ming while engaged in running an
errand for some of the Cove Method
list ladies Ed hurried over from the
churcn to his house and in his haste
forgot about the pond in his yard. He
went in up to his middle. When he
started to change his clothes he re-
called that he had done the washing
that morning. 1t had rained during
the day and his B. v. DIS were still
on the line. Fortunately Mrs. Fam
quist was making just a short visit,
so Ed presently returned to the
church, dressed, to all appearances in
the orthodox manner.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-12-08
STORY OF ACADIANs HEARD
AT BURTON IMPROVEMENT CLUB

81
A rare treat was afforded the men,
bers Of the Burton Improvement club
last Thursday when MI. Clarence o.
Bishop, treasurer Of West Coast Gro
Gerry Co., Of the Red & White stores.
thrilled his listeners with colorful
description and interesting sidelights
on early French and Canadian history.
Mr.. Bishop, using the theme Of Long
fellows "Evangeline." gave both the
French and English versions Of the
story Of Acadia as he got It from aged
participants while he attended the
college at Quebec He also told the
story of the capture Of Quebec, and
the death Of Montcalm and Wolf.
At the business meeting 1t was re-
ported that the county will replace the
sidewalk with gravel, from the Bur-
ton Pharmacy east to Nelson's resi-
dence. The road from Tahlequah to
Shawnee will be completed this month.
From Sawnee to Burton the road will
be completed by the county, affording
employment for local workers. The
Club discussed plans for having the
usual Christmas tree In the street.
The East Side will serve the dinner
next meeting Mrs p. N. Smith was
named chairman.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-12-08
Issues Warning To
Island Auto Drivers

On last Friday Officer Earl RAM
mage called at the News-R Record office
during nm official visit to the Island.
Officer Rammage requested that O
warning be issued to the Island people
concerning the visit Of q corps Of
traffic officers to the leland soon.
These officers are coming for the
purpose Of checking up on Lights and
brakes. Under existing circumstances
IL will be impossible for any leniency
to BIO shown and fines will be imposed
on drivers found to have lights not
adjusted to meet state laws, or brakes
that do not come up to standard re-
quirements.
These officers regret the necessity
that forces them to take such ar
bitrary action and Officer Rammage
felt that in issuing o warning to the
Island people he was doing only the
fair thing.
We would advise you to have your
light and brakes attended to right now
II you haven't had them checked re-
Gently.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-12-08
CHRISTMAS MAILING.

The Post Office Department desires
that all mail be delivered by Christ
mas Eve.
The public may assist by shopping
and mailing early.
Prepay postage fully on all mail
matter.
Address all mail plainly and COM
pletely in Ink.
Place sender's return address In
upper left hand corner.
Tags should not be used unless real
ly necessary.
Pack articles carefully in strong
durable containers.
Wrap parcels securely but do not
seal them.
Do not inclose letters In parcels as
by SO doing would subject entire
parcel to first class postage.
Christmas seals and stickers should
not be placed on address side Of letters
0. parcels,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-12-08
.Bothel Defeats
Vashon Debaters

In very interesting discussion In
the high school auditorium last Fri
day afternoon, December 2, vashon
lost its first debate Of the season to
Bothell.
vashon presented the affirmative
and Bothell the negative of the ques-
ton. Resolved That at Least One-half
of All State and Local Revenue
Should Be Derived From Sources
Other Than Tangible Property" Dick
Slagle and Louis Schmidt debated for
vashon and Fred Galabre and jim
Hunter for Bothell.
MIR. Raskob of the speech depart
ment of the University Of Washington
in giving his decision stated that he
believed the teams to be very well
matched but that Bothell had sur
passed vashon in cross questioning
and rebuttal.
Bothell received e two to one VIC
tory.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-12-08
About IFS Attend
Football Banquet

About 1875 students, parents and
friends enjoyed the annual football
banquet rendered to the team by the
Girls Club at the high school last
Wednesday evening.
A delicious dinner prepared and
served under the direction of Miss
Mildred Bell, was enjoyed by all pres.
ent. The menu was carefully chosen,
the food was well cooked, and nicely
served piping hot by members Of the
Freshman class.
The program following the dinner
made the guests, particularly those
outsiders not familiar with the per-
Torrance on such occasions of Our Is
land students, realize that they are
surprisingly capable and self-possessed.
The address Of welcome to the team
was given by Elsie Huston, president
Of the Girls Club. She was intro
duced by Lorna Danielson, toast
mistress, who presided with poise
that many elders envy. Lorna intro
duced In succession, with suitable re-
marks Lewis Schmidt who gave q
toast ITO Coach; Mr. Bankhead, who
In return spoke Of the fine qualities
Of our boys in ",ro Team" Bob Snow
toasted the rooters, while Mr.. Robert
son expressed appreciation of the yell
leaders.
Lois williams played group of
violin solos. Although Lois has been
studying violin for only a few years
she plays with natural feeling that
Is rare and delightful.
Following this musical number Pal
grave Coates delivered few we'll
chosen remarks In regard to 1.-THE
Huddle," Eddie Calhoun, "Tbc Line
Plunge" And Phil Green, Of she
practical mind utilized that famous
speech Of Mark Anthony's in praise Of
the Forward Pass Al
After q group of songs by the quar-
tette, composed of David Compton,
Kenneth Beall, Don Garfield and
Lewis Schmidt, Mr.. Bankhead intro
duced Coach Sandberg. of @. p. S.
who spoke of football as training
for life, showing that the lessons
learned in training are of value in
other directions than in winning
game not only in the present but in
the future of the player, as we'll
A trio, composed of Homer Morris,
Earl Enochs and Gordon Deppman,
sang, accompanying Mary Smell in a
clever clog dance.
The program was brought to fit
ting close with the presentation by
Lewis Schmidt to Coach Bankhead of
a beautiful table lamp, token OF the
appreciation of the 1882 team.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-12-08
Have You Entered The
Nopco Xxx Feed Test?

Here's the story: Results" are
what poultrymen, mixers, dealers and
we want. We want poultrymen to
prove Nopco Xxx results" on their
own ranch in their own way.
In cooperation with Nopco, local
newspapers are sponsoring feed test
to prove Nopco Xxx results and to
help improve poultry flocks and
profits. There will be sos prizes
awarded. These are so divided that
seven prizes will be awarded in each
of the IS newspaper areas participate
ing. The awards per paper are.
First prize-l000 Lbs. Laying Mash.
Second prize-500 Lbs. Laying Mash.
Next five prizes-10O Lbs. each Lay
ing Mash.
The test is open to poultrymen and
turkey raisers, and is to demonstrate
improved poultry flocks and profits
through Nopco Xxx feeding All that
is necessary to enter the test is to sign
one of the entry blanks dealers have
and feed your flock, or part Of 1t, lay
ing mash containing Nopco Xxx. At
the end of the test send statement
of results to Nopco, 465 California
Street, San Francisco. telling the i'm
provement your flock shows through
the feeding of Nopco Xxx.
The test is open now and ends
February %, 1s33-but you can enter
at any time during this period. To
be eligible for one Of the prizes, how
ever, your letter, or whatever you
send, must be postmarked not later
than midnight February 90, 1889
Winners will be sent an order on
their feed dealers. Remember this is
not letter writing contest. This is
a feed test. The purpose-to satisfy
yourself, your way, on your ranch re-
garding Nopco Xxx results. Then
send in your results on wrapping
paper, If you like. Fancy stationery,
hand writing or spelling do not
count!
England g. Petersen incorporate
Nopco Xxx in all their poultry and
turkey mashes and they have Nopco
Xxx entry form blanks on hand at
all their stores. Sign up with them
today and become eligible for the
free feed awards.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-12-08
Body OF Lost Man
Found At South End

A duck hunting trip last Thursday
resulted In finding In tho woods back
OF Harbor Heights, the body OF Jeifer-
son Harrison, colored, 90 years OF age,
who disappeared on March 10th from
the homo OF Stanley Morrison,
Shawnee. The discovery OF the mans
body was made by Digby williams
and Ed Woods. There WIS no indl-
cation OF foul play, the body being in
such position as though tired out with
his wanderings, the old man Ind lain
down to rest and had died In his
sleep. He had rolled up his coat for
q pillow and had removed his shoes.
His gold watch was still in his pocket.
Deputy coroner w. d. Garyin pro-
nounced the death due To exhaustion.
Harrison was retired sergeant.
having served 80 years In the U, s,
army. He saw active service in the
Spanish-American war. He had been
working for the Morrisons for some
time previous TO his disappearance.
They were greatly alarmed whom IIar-
rison dropped from sight one evening
Just abo5t dusk, feeling sure that some
accident must have bcfallen him. Hc
was last seen going In the direction
Of the Shawnee dock. A thorough
search Of the woods In the immediate
vicinity and a dragging Of the bay
revealed no trace of the old soldier.
Conflicting reports led Deputy Sheriff
to suspect that the man was still alive
and had merely suddenly decided to
quit the Island. During the past
months there have been number Of
unfounded rumors that the body Of
Harrison Ind been found but until
Thursday all had been without
foundation.
The body Of Harrison was removed
from the woods by Deputy Shattuck
and John Stewart and at the orders
of Mr.. Morrison was taken to Mel
linger's In Tacoma where funeral SER
vices were held. Burial was In Ia
coma cemetery by the side OF his wife.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-12-08
ENTERTAINs REBEKAH
OFFICERS AT LUNCHEON

On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Anna
Mccrary was hostess TO the officers Of
Island Rebekah Lodge at o perfectly
appointed one o'clock luncheon.
The sixteen guests were seated Of
four small tables which we're decor
ated In the lodge coiors. At each
place was beautiful pink rosebud
and gift, Each officer received 0
beautiful linen handkerchief as well
as comic gift. appropriate TO the Of
flces they had filled during the year
which caused o great deal Of merri-
ment.
1t was IN afternoon Of good fellow
ship pleasantly rounding out tho year
these officers have worked harmon
lousy together.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-12-08
hhlequa Property
Damaged By Storm
tBy Louise pahll

Whipped by n 38-milc gale Old
King Neptune, the man with the per-
mnnent wave, did considerable dam.
age last week to beach homes here.
The storm was one Of the worst In
the memory OF pioneer residents. as
IT occurred during q series Of unusual
ly high tides.
The homo OF Charles j. HUM suf
fered the greatest damage, where the
bulkhead was practically swept away.
It is now being rebuilt by William J.
Brookin.
An outer bulkhead ut the Gilbert
Smith residence was swept away in
its entirety, and the work Of rebuild
Ing II III under way.
A new motor boat owned by Wilfrcd
Evans and Fred Cummings lies ut the
bottom Of the kelp bed In front Of the
Evans place. The boys removed the
engine week ngo, but neglected to
put a plug In the exhaust pipe. The
craft filled Sunday night and with
the dawn Monday morning only the
cabin was visible. Battered by the
heavy waves, debris and kelp that
were hurled against 1t, the boat sank
Wednesday. and the rough water DUR
Ing the last few days made 1t I'M
possible for the owners to locate 1t.
The veranda Of Herbert Ford's
beach cottage was swept away, de-
spite efforts made to save 1t by r. x.
Beymer, William Brookin and O. z.
Riediger.
The walk In front Of the Fred Pohl
place, which is one Of the important
links in Tahlcquah's "main street.
was also badly damaged, making 1t
necessary for folks to use the county
road to the ferry. Slight damage was
done to the property east OF the ferry
dock.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-12-08
SAILS FOR HOME.

Yukichi Nishiyori sailed for home
on December LIST. II present plans
do not miscarry MIR. U. Nishiyori will
sail for Japan a few days after Christ
mea to join his wife and visit his
family and friends after an absence
OF almost half century. He is an
ticipating delightful voyage as a
number Of the officers Of the boat on
which he will sail are his intimate
friends.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-12-08
Portage Orthopedic
Honors Star Workers

At. their regular meeting on Friday
December 3rd the members OF the
Portage Auxiliary and their friends
gathered OF Kingsbury's Lodge with
Mrs. Geo. Davis On hostess assisted
by Mrs, Hoel, Mrs. O. g. vanOlinda
and Mrs. Bessie Beall, to do honor to
four Of their members who have each
turned out as much work as some en-
tire auxiliaries might well DO proud OF.
The beautifully appointed tables
were glow Of colors. Great bowls
of pale yellow and deep gold chrys-
anthemums were massed with huckle-
berry foliage and spaced to give Just
the right effect with yellow candles
In green crystal and silver holders.
The color scheme was also carried out
In the hand tinted place cards ar
tistically executed by tho charming
hostess.
Presiding at the urns were Mrs.
Fred Sherman sr.. Mrs. Chas. Depp-
man and Mrs. F. 8. Sherman.
The honor guests were Mrs. Louie
Larson Sr, Mrs. Rivers, Mrs. Toxic
and Mrs. Phoebe Cristman.
Mesdame Larson. Toxic and Rivers
are our champion canning group hay-
ing put up and contributed to the
Orthopedic hospital s74 quarts Of
fruit and vegetables. We are indeed
proud and most appreclatiye Of this
generous donation. Hats of to the
canning trio"
Mrs. Phoebe Cristman presented the
Auxiliary With five beautifully pieced
quilt tops, any one Of which would
represent years work for the most
Of us, but this splendid donation is
not all. Mrs. Cristman has been the
donor Of eleven quilt tops to date,
Aside from plecing quilts she has been
very active In all departments Of
Orthopcdic work. Last year she was
our champion sweater knitter having
knitted 10 garments. We salute Mrs.
Cristman.
In the afternoon the work rooms
took on very gay holiday air.
Christmas gift novelties being the
order Of work for the day, with Mrs.
E. E. Hoel In charge, Twenty -eight
workers were present.
The meeting place for the next
regular meeting will be announced
later, but will probably be ct Ellisport.
All interested are urged tn he nresant
Mrs. Geo. Thompson, Sec.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-12-08
Juniors Working
Hard On Their Play


The Juniors are working harder
than ever on their class play as this
Is their last week and they are de-
termined to make this play the best
one ever given by the high school
The play will be given Friday evening
December 8. Between acts there will
be music and singing under the In
struction Of Miss Bell
Tickets are being sold by members
Of the Junior class.
Chief electrician is Kenny Billie;
stage managers, David Compton and
Bob Matsumoto; business manager
Margaret Glare, and ushers, Selma
Fitzpatrick. Geneva LETTERS, TED
Raemer and Glen Willers.