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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
INeighbors Honor Memory Of
Our First President.

| Washington. British Column
Ibia on the Pacific to Newfoundland on
THE Atlantic, Canada is actively par
!ticipating in the celebration Of the
two hundredth anniversary of George
$Washington's birth, according to OIL
icial reports received by the United
States George Washington Bicenten-
,nial commission. Throughout the
length and breadth of the land fitting
Exercises have been held in sincere
tribute to the memory of the first
President of the United States.
In Toronto the American Women's
club, with the cooperation of the
Toronto post of the American Legion
and the office of the United States
consul general, held Colonial dinner
and ball in the Royal York hotel. DR..
George w. Locke, chief librarian OF
the Toronto public libraries, delivered
an address on washington. Doctor
Locke was introduced by Emil Sauer,
United States consul general at On
ltariO. The event attracted wide at
|tention In the Toronto press.
| Bear No Grudge.
A service conducted by Rev. Fl. r.
Grant in Saint Andrews church, at
Fort William was dedicated to George
washington. The editorial column OF
the Times Journal Of that city noted
1.-THE occasion with approval and said,
l"Present-da Americans bear no more
lgrudge against George III of England
than Englishmen bear against George
washington"
Under the auspices Of the Ameri-
lean Women's club Of Vancouver a
birthday luncheon was held in the
Hotel Vancouver
Interesting in its spontaneity is the
project planned by the Memorial Uni
Iversity college in st. Johns, New
fOundland. A request from the col
Ilege for material and information on
George Washington has been for
warded to the United States George
Washington Bicentennial commission
with the explanation that students at
the institution wish to prepare essays
on the life and career of the first
president of the United States. The
college also plans to present drama
written around the life of George
washington.
One. Of the most pretentious of all
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22

McMinn has never done anything
that he found unpleasant or difficult.
His father is rather a preoccupied
business man who lives In one Of the
suburbs of great city and who goes
Off in the morning usually before the
boy is up. and who comes home at
night tired and too much taken up
with other things to give the boy
much attention. Mother has had the
direction of the boy, and she is so
fond of him that whatever he shows
desire for she gets him Immediately,
for there has never been any need of
economy in the McMinn family and no
tendency toward practicing it.
McMinn has never shown any par
ticular interest in study. He was sent
to boys private school at first, but
he did not do well there, and so was
transferred to the public school where
he finally made the grade to enter
high school. His preparatory school
record was rather a hectic one He
had all sorts of experience-local high
school, two or three high-grade pre-
paratory schools In New England, and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Thousands, Ignorant of Their
Names, Ask for Help.

Paris.-Thousands of war children
separated from parents, brothers and
sisters during the world conflict are
still seeking members of their families
IA years after the armistice. Their
ages range from fourteen to nineteen
years. Most Of them were too young
to remember their names or where
they lived when forced out Of their
homes by raids or commandments.
Several times a year the Society OF
Wards Of the Nation at Saint Quen-
tin publishes lists of the children in
its care.
Lancelln Denise, for instance. born
at Cambria and now twenty years
old, can remember that his mother
was taken to hospital just before
the Germans entered his home town.
He has not seen or heard of her
since.
Georges Hammer, who lived at De-
sesevalle Somain and whose brother
died In the war, Is seeking his sister.
Eva. Georges Wallebrand. now seven
teen, was brought up by the Germans
as a civil prisoner. He has no idea
where his parents are, for he was
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Use kerosene to clean white enamel
or porcelain bathtubs and bowls.
To save polishing forks and spoons
wash them in hot soapy water imme-
diately after use. Dry them with q
soft cloth.
To remove grass stains try rubbing
lard or butter on the spot and let
stand few hours, then wash in the
usual way. II stain does not disap-
pear, repeat.
To keep brass plates and handles
untarnished rub new potato over
them after they have been cleaned.
This will keep them bright for several
days.
When washing greasy dishes add a
few drops Of ammonia to the water.
The work will be more quickly and
thoroughly done.
When cleaning your refrigerator use
one teaspoonful of sal soda to four
quarts Of cold water This will keep
the drain pipe clean and free.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Tavern School Teaches
Dumb Man to Read Lips

Ide, Devonshire, England.-For "A
years Walt Luke was deaf and dumb.
Every, night he visited the public
house drinking cider with his fellow
villagers. saying nothing. This be-
came too much for them, so they de-
cided to teach Luke to talk.
Amid smoke and tankards Of cider
they made syllables with their mouths
and passed words written on pieces of
paper to him. Watching and study
ing their lip talk, Luke used to repeat
the signs after them. Their endeav-
ors, although tedious, proved success
full. Walt Luke could speak. The very
first words he said were: 'Pint.
please" and the next, Half pint"
Lip talk continued and Luke has be-
come very efficient.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
WAR CHILDREN SEEK
LOST KIN IN RANCE


taken from them when he was three
years old.
MARKETABLE and his sister Madeleine
were picked up as orphans by officials
at Laon. They proved they had been
in various parts of France searching
for their parents. whom they had not
seen since the outbreak Of the war.
Eugene Henri Cagny, from Chauny,
will receive an Inheritance If he can
be found. Official records show that
his father was killed at Verdun In
1916.
There are thousands of similar
cases. Twenty parents have been
found by their children in recent
months, but the percentage of re-
unions IA years after the war is pa
thetically small.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
canada PAYS TRIBUTE
TO GEN. WASHINGTON

the Canadian programs in connection
with the bicentennial celebration was
carried out in Kingston where an en-
tertainment held in the Hotel La Sale
under the auspices of the American
Women's club opened the observance.
Many prominent officials and citizens
of Kingston attended the reception
and it was reported an outstanding
success.
Lasting Friendship.
The speakers referred to the cordial
relations between Canada and the
United States and expressed the be-
lief that such occasions as the George
Washington bicentennial celebration
could result only in better under
standing between these two English
speaking countries of North America.
The Kingston Whig-Standard paid
high tribute to George Washington.
The article concluded in the following
words: "Old antagonists have been
forgotten. Canada and the United
States have existed side by side for
century without forts or warships and
this Washington bicentenary observ-
ance will further cement the friend
ship that has existed for years be-
tween the two countries"
Receptions and programs in honor
of George Washington have also been
held In Montreal, Winnipeg, Sault
Ste. Marie, and other places. Service
clubs throughout the Dominion have
observed the bicentennial celebration
in various ways, and radio talks have
eulogized George Washington.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22

then back in high school again to
graduate two years later than the av-
erage boy does, and even then with
only a mediocre record.
And then McNlinn came to college.
He had really never studied any; he
found no joy or satisfaction in study.
He was warned, but he paid no atten-
ton to the warning, and, of course, he
has failed hopelessly.
What is he to do? he asks me. He
has no background, no preparation for
college work, no idea Of what it is all
about. He would make out sadly at
manual labor. He would have a hard
time to get Job unless he got 1t
through his fathers influence, and he
has developed habits which 1t will
take him years to break If he ever
succeeds in doing so.
GO. 1899. Western Newspaper Union.)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22


boy or act as a
deterrent Of some
indulgent parent
who is tempted to
make life too easy
for his child. I've
just co m e from
talking to McMinn,
and I feel pretty
low in spirits for
there wasn't real
ly very much that
one could say to
him. He seems to
have played most Of
hiS cordS and lost
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
oS WIZ
Huri1on )N<
81
IN THEORY

Husband and wife were seated In
the garden in the dusk Of q summer
evening. He was doing most Of the
talking.
"Very Interesting" she said, when
he finally concluded.
I'm glad to find you're SO inter
ested and impressed. dear, BY these
explanations about banking and eco
nomics," he told her presently.
"Yes, darling" she replied. 1T
seems wonderful that anybody could
know as much as you do about money
without having any Of It."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Not So Thrifty

"Old Ben Franklin was thrifty" =
mot very." answered Miss Cayenne.
He did little early kiting with cleo
triclty. but he did not seem to have
the faintest idea of its financial posi-
bllities. Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Friendline.s in War

A Scot was accosted by military
picket.
"Who are you?" challenged the sol
der.
I'm fine" answered the Scot
"Hoo's yerself?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Down in the Deep

The Diver-Why do you girls look
so blue this morning?
Mermaid-Why, some one invited
Mr. Octupus to our bridge party and
he held SC many hands he won all
the money.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Coming Events

Miss Rabbit-My dear Mr.. Snake.
| just can't look at you without feel
ing charmed.
Mr.. Snake-And If I look at you
much longer / know there will be
lump in my throat. Il
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Timely Household Topic

But listen, dear, spending more
money is the way. you say, to end
unemployment"
"Yes. but, my dear wife, dressmak-
ers aren't the only ones out Of work"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
PoTPoURRI
Boiling Water

The boiling point Of a liquid
depends upon the atmospheric
pressure of the immediate local
ity, and is therefore not uniform.
At sea level the boiling point for
water is PIP degrees F. The at
mospheric pressure diminishes
the boiling point / degree p. with
every $50 feet altitude. Thus on
Mount Blanc, 10000 feet above
sea level, the boiling point is 185
degrees F.
g. 1882. Western Newspaper Unlon.)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Perfumed Air

To eliminate disagreeable odors, and
to give carnation fragrance. burn in
a tin dish small handful Of cloves
upon small pieces of orange or apple
Feelings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Anv Time. Any Place

Padget-I always said that Slumgal-
lion would come out on top.
Gadget-Why. the mans too lazy to
get anywhere.
Padget-He didn't have to go any,
where for his hair to fall out.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Proof Positive

Housewife-Are you certain those
eggs aren't old?
Grocer-You can see for yourself,
madam. They haven't a wrinkle
Brooklyn Eagle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Safety First--Last

Cop-What do you mean driving
so miles an hour?
Pretty Motorist-My brakes don't
work, and was hurrying home be-
fore l had an accident.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22

heart a fountain Of gladness making
everything in its vicinity to freshen
into smiles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Al the Beach

Joggs-What happened to that
handsome guard they used to have
here?
Boggs-Oh, his wife came out to
be rescued SO often he had to resign.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
RIGHT COURSE

~Did Mrs. Swift take her husbands
failure in the right spirit?"
"Oh. yes. Just as soon as she knew
he was going to fail she went out and
bought her entire spring outfit"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Overheard at . Riding Club

Il want to rent horse"
How long?"
1.-The longest one you have. There
are four of u.s."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
THE STORY OF
McMINN
l)t
Rv THOMAS ARKLE CLARK
Emeritus Dean of Men,
University of Illinois.

I'd like to tell briefly the story Of
McNIinn with the hope that it might
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
[3SE1ax G1ZE

How easy it is for
one benevolent be-
ing to diffuse pleas
ure around him, and
hnxr krn,lu 10 a lind
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-02-25
MORAN and HOLLIS
LEAD H-THETA-PI
TO NTERCLUB WIN
Their Free Throws Give
Club II to Is Verdict
Over BOna=D Oms-POOr
Foul Shooting Spells
Defeat for Friars, 81
to 80

Charity awards by Bus Moran
and Harry Hollis gave DIR Glenn
Sweets Zi-Theta-Pi cagemen a II
to 25 victory over Pete Dowling's
Bona Donna club last night in the
feature game of the weekly We'd
nesday night Interclub league dou-
BILE offering. In the prelim the
undefeated Speedboys chalked up
their 10th consecutive win defeat
ing the Putsic Friars, 80 to 80.
Lailier Big Gun.
Bill Donahue's dribbling and
Earl Lallier's Workmanship for the
irons kept the Bona-Doms in the
game from the start to the finish.
Lallier accounted for 13 points
while Vim Hopkins was next with
10. With the score knotted at Is
all, Referee Briotti detected two
major violations of the Spalding
rules and awarded Moran and
Hollis foul try apiece. Both
were to perfection, the latter's
coming just as the final whistle
blew.
Friars Miss II Fouls.
The Speedboys were very fortu-
nate to keep their slate clean as
the Friars left the floor at the
half ahead, IA to 10. In the third
period they fell down miserably
and the Speedboys led as the last
quarter started, "a to 10. The last
half saw the Friars bombarding
the hoop, but missing free throws
after free throws. All in all they
missed IT charity awards, five be-
ing thrown to the winds In the last
minute and a quarter of play. Earl
Lewis, Cliff Waugh, Frank Cucolo
and "Palooka" RoZum were ban
ished on personals.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-02-25
Run,ors And Reality Gathered From
This Sporting Word
The Grist OF Athletic c. ntesf

BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

When sure-handd shostop makes beautiful pickup of hard
ground ball the base he given credit for
his aid in making the by the official When the hockey
player bangs the puck into position for his drive into
goal for he gets credit from the for his assist
making When the clever lines the basketball into the
of waiting forward guard under the basket the
average spectator exclams that PASS giving credit
player who helped toward the though the Off
ealy entered in the box
But what about the football player?
Due the conged position of the opposing scrlm-
mage few people watching the and understanding
appreciate the work of tackle guard center
the opposition of the make hole for the
IS yards touchdown Does the neman
get any officially otherwise. He does BUT WHY
SHOULDN'T HE?
have Able Booth in mind | remember his nllatng runs
Yale bowl Would the mighty mite of Yale be acclaimed by
public third the player he proved himself to be- had
holes in the opposing line opened him. that
should side off tackle guard and start which brought
thousands feet time again. How many times have
him WAIT only for second but wait nevertheless for that
hole in the that he could get started? How many times has
tackle guard been the he earned hard by
making possible the of play that resulted touchdown!
of times perhaps few people, most who have
played football. appreciate what the neman doing in there
The Rockne by of his superb methods of teaching
nemen block tackle and form interference brought the light
football fans regard to the work of the boys
many papers the nemen credit the next day.
the game Not and all the box gives
YOU lineup officials and the of the who SCORED
THE POINTS, Nothing the official about the who AS
SISTED in scoring these points.
Therefore why official of ASSIST football!
only
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-02-25
CHASE CACESTERS
PLAY SPEEDBOYS
TONIGHT AT Y
Paper Box and Chase Park
Crescents Girl Teams in
Preliminary - Dancing
to Follow

There should be plenty of form
exhibited on the central Y court to-
night, for Chris Galvin's Water
bury Paper Box Maidens will en-
deavor to chalk up a decisive win
over Flo Tobin's Chase Park Cres-
cents in the preliminary game to
the Chase-Speedboy fracas. The
Chase Park lassies recently forced
Jennie Miklosky's Scovill shooters
into an overtime period before
losing out by free throw. This
game will start promptly at 3
o'clock followed by the main gam =
an hour later after which the fans
will be allowed to trip the light
fantastic as conclusion to well
balanced basketball doubleheader.
COlorful Players
All Schott's Chase aggregation,
conquerors of the state Dusty
Champions. American Brass, a
week ago Tuesday, will take the
floor in the main attraction against
Bill Gaughan's Speedboys, unde-
feated leaders of the central Y Ia
terclub League. The Chase team
will show Schott and Jack Grady
at forwards, Bill O'Brien at center
and Jake Vreeland and Joe Rozini
in the rear court. The Speedboys
will depend on Earl Lewis anG
"Parch" Desmarais in the fore
courts. Bill Sweeney at center and
Gene Sweeney and Cliff Waugh as
back guards.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-02-25
Final Standing
Training Camp
Tid-Bits
(By United Prcss)

Los Angeles, Feb 2.-UP)-The
last two reputed holdouts Of the
New York Giants have come to
terms and will join the training
camp to-day. Fred Fitzsimmons
right handed pitcher, who was dis
satisfied with his salary offer,
conferred with Manager John
McGraw last night. accepted terms
and agreed to start work. Eddie
Moore, second baseman obtained
from Oakland. also reached an
agreement. Both are expected to
sign to-day.
Clearwater, Fla, Feb 25.-(UP)
-Dazzy Vance, ace pitcher of the
Brooklyn Dodgers, has signed his
contract after long celebration,
and will begin working out with
the batterymen to-day. DaZZy is
believed to have received a salary
of $4,000. Last year he got $685..
900. Another right-hander, Babe
Phelps, has come to terms and is
on his way to camp. There remain
seven unsigned Brooklyn players:
Babe Herman, Johnny Fredericks,
Wally Gilbert. Denny Southern, Cy
Moore and Joe Shaute. Earnest
lombard, catcher, notified Carey
he will report in a few days. He
is expected to sign soon thereaf-
ter.
Paso Robes, Cal. Feb 25.-UP)
Captain and third baseman, Pie
Traynor and Pitcher Steve Swe-
tonic of the Pittsburg Pirates tele-
phoned friends in the Pittsburg
camp last night that they would
report for training Saturday.
Fort Myers, Fla, Feb 25.-UP)
-Rube Walberg, southpaw pitcher
of the Philadelphia Athletics, is
expected to sign up to-day or to-
morrow.
st Petersburg, Fla. Feb 25.-
UP) DUSTY Cooke, promising
young outfielder who was out prac-
tically all of last season with a
broken shoulder has started work.
ing out with the New York YAM
KEGS. Charles Ruffing. pitcher,
has reported.
New Orleans, Feb 25.-(UP)-A
squad of II pitchers and catchers
of the Cleveland Indians went
through their first workout yester-
day, under guidance of Manager
Roger Peckinpaugh and his corps
of assistants, including Steve o.
Neill. O'Neill, manager of Tor
onto last yeas, is acting as guest
coach" for the tribe. Willis Hud-
lin, right handed pitcher. has come
to terms and joined the squad.
Only two Indians are unsigned:
Dick Porter, outfielder, and Eddie
Morgan, first baseman.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-02-25
Benedict St. Bowling Notes

the slaughter house is open it Will
be up to the streeters to furnish
the calves liver that will be on the
menu at the banquet, that is be-
cause of the rumor that liver and
milk highballs will be served at the
party. Someone presented Jack
Miket of the Mattress Co with one
of them well known mattresses so
his team could rest comfortably in
last place. Nolan also can use this
mattress. Three minute speeches
will be in order which will be
tough on John Scully who can talk
for three hours without a let-up.
Joe Delauretis and Shorty Nardoz-
"a of Chatfields are slated to put
on Il wrestling match while Ed
Hambone Harvey will rccite Little
Boy Blue" providing Mulcunry
holds Harvey's hand as Ed Is Il
trife nervous.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-02-25
Don George And Zarof Class OF gts Wrestling Carr
Wrathful Wrestler
Ruins Referee

Boston, Feb 25- UP) -
"Gentleman" Jack Washburn,
Los Angeles, Calf, heavyweight
wrestler, was being held by po-
lice to-day on q charge of as
sault and battcry on Rcfree
Bert Potts OF Philadelphia dur
ing a bout between Washburn
and Jack Smith OF Chicago at
Boston Garden last night.
Potts was recovering at Hay
market Relief hospital from in
juries received when Washburn
taking exception to Potts deci-
sions, allcgedly hurled the
small, elderly referee. over the
ropes Of the ring onto the floor.
1t was at first believed Potts
had suffered serious injuries,
but examination showed he es-
capped with minor hurts.
The charge against .Washburn
was fled by Richard T.. Dunn,
manager OF the Garden. Bail of
$4,000 was set, which WASH
burn was unable to furnish.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-02-25

George, clean-cut, virile and
pleasing type of grappler meets up
with Cowboy Jack Wagner this
evening at the Phoenix avenue
armory. TIL bows will hop to 1t
for finish match. Wagner show
ed here two weeks ago, and made
a favorable impression by his
strength and ability.
Worth While.
What looks like a great per-
Torrance has Count Zarynoff, the
Ukrainaian noble domer, and Jack
Ganson the Lithuanian champion
as opponents. Ganson Is really an
excellent wrestler having made the
U. S. A. Olympic team in 1928
while Zarynoff has proven a crowd
pleaser wherever he has perform
ed. The boys WI scramble fo~
a half hour or less.
Kid Hershey, who is proud to
be named after Kid Chocolate
meets up again with his old rival,
Frederick D. Freeman of Water
town in numb that will kill
your belief that there is no Santa
Claus. Though Hershey will have
to give away 20 pounds, he figures
to have the II " , sign on Freddie
in both agility and ability. Freddy.
in an exclusive interview says that
an ink-spot will mark the spot
where the body will lay at the end
of three minutes.
Bob Wilke, of Buffa'o and Stan
ley Pinto meet for 80 minutes.
First bout $3.50 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-02-25
NAUCY Y MERMEN
SWIM NEW HAVEN
Boroughites Seek 18th
Victory Tomorrow
Night in Rubber Town
Pool

Naugatuck, Feb 25.--Having
won IL victories in 13 meets, the
crack Naugatuck Y swimming
team will seek it's 18th triumph of
the season tomorrow night oppos-
ing natators of the New Haven
Swimming Club in a meet in the
localu Y pool. One of the most
thrilling meets of the season is an
ticipated when the Elm City web
feet take to the water against Cap
tain Seymour Squ!res and mates.
Elm .Cityites are reported to be in
the midst Of an impressive victory
march and recently registered
sensational 1897 victory in Carne-
gle Pool at Yale over the crack
Yale junior varsity team. The Yale
freshman team is the only team
having defeated the Naugatuck Y
swimmers this season. With the To-
cal team will be the well known
I,bevy of Fred Bender, Billy Bau-
kus, Alex Sullivan, AL Enamait'
Seymour Squires and Dahlin. The
meet tomorrow night will start
at o'clock.