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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
LEGION TO GIVE
 XMAS BASKETS
C0nlmitte to Deliver FO0d- stuffs to Needy Families
 Saturday

The American Legion will dis tribute Christmas baskets Saturday. The committee in charge is Peter Koops, Arthur Kelley and Jesse Terwilliger. The legion members vo- ted to take the money from the welfare fund to provide for the baskets, and anyone who cores to donate either food or money is requested to get in touch with the committee.
 odd Fellows Lead
 Franklin lodge pinochle team took the lead in the inter-1odge tournament at the close of the ses- sion Tuesday evening, when they remainder of the teams are closely punched and the tournament win ners are still in doubt.
 Briefs
 James Kennedy of Maple street, who sprained his ankle, has re- covered and is back at his dutiss at Lyons store.
 James Blackmer is home from the Peckskill Military school for the holidays.
 Richard Stoughton, son of Mir and Mrs H. E. Stoughton of High street, a student at Taft school, is i'll at his home and is under the care of two trained nurses.
 Arthur Wickler is confined to his home on High street with throat trouble.
 The local public schools will close at noon today for the Christ mas vacation of 10 days. The teachers will leave for their re- spective homes this afternoon to spend the holidays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
Radio Priests Voice
 a Guide To Millions
Rev Charles E. COughIin's Policies Make Detroit
 Clergymen an Influence on Public Opinion

approximately 100 clerks busy an- swering his mail. Vast crowds ral- ly when he speaks. And this change occurred in seven years.
 The janitor-priest phase was as recent as 1926. Bishop Gallagher sent him to found a church 14 miles out Woodward avenue from Detroit. While caring for his tiny parish the idea of broadcasting oc- cured to him.
 Organized Own Network
 Two years ago Father Coughlin organised his own network, now numbering 25 independent stations and the ee,000 weekly bill is paid for through contributions.
 On January II, 1881, the priest delivered a sermon on Prosper ity" that drew him immediately into the fnaelstrom of controversy over policies and theories of the greatest American depression. In 1t he came out in fortnight opposi- ton to the Hoover philosophy and denounced the treaty of Versailles as Immoral"
 The popular reaction to Hoover policies. which was to demand a New Deal' the following year, SSA0SfiCCu 4t1Sil buGA Wuon lktekal- ly millions of letters poured in commenting and criticizihg Father Coughlin's stand. He got letters at the rate of 100000 a week. Many prominent Catholics became his enemies and many noted non -Cath- olics counted themselves his friends. Father Coughlin felt this was an encouragement to continue his fight.
 Rough and Tumble Battle
 He denounced the men who di- rected the collapsed 1nsull utilities empire, although friends warned him not to. He engaged in, a rough-and-tumble battle over the responsibility for closing the De- troit banks which ptecipitated the national banking holiday. H c travelled last month to the side- walks of New York to defend Pres ident Roosevelt against the crit icisb of Alfred D. Smith, and throngs battled to crowd into the theater where he spoke.
 His position in the monetary controversy was such by that time that the New York newspapers devoted thousands of words tO presenting his remarks. Two morn- ing newspapers, opponents of the policies he advocated. each printed about 2,000 words on his speech.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21

Editors Note: The statements of Father Charles E. COughlin, Dctroit's radio priest" have made him one of the most cone troversial figures in tOday's polit- ical scene. The following story is the first of two describing
 Father Coughlin, his organiza- tiOn, and methods.
 Copyright 1888, by United Press)
 Royal Oak, Mich, Dec 21--(UP) An American phenomenon--the utterances of a parish priest ampli- fled into a voice heard and read throughout the ation = h { emerged from a small one-story frame church set back from the main highway here.
 It is the voice of the Rev Father Charles D. Coughlin. His words go far beyond the limits of his Shrine of the Little Flower, reach millions of persons, and lift him to a con- troversial pinnacle.
 His followers have appropriated his opinions as their own. They have ampiified the importance of bis policies with a rapidity un- equalled outside of America. They have made him an influence on public opinion. They even have provided him with a broadcasting system over which he can speak his views without fear of censor ship.
 The beginning was simple.
 Once Father Coughlin had a parish of some 30 members and a little frame church for which he acted as janitor as well as priest. He slept in the sacristy. Now an imposing $750,000 stone shrine is being built: he keeps a staff oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
MASTER BARRIERS.
 MET LAST NIGHT
Elected Officers and Made no Change in Schedule
 of Prices

The Master Barbers' association cverruled suggestions. for a reduc- tion in haircuts and shaves at a meeting in Liberty hall last night during which annual election of officers took place. Those who pro- posed a reduction in the rates were voted down by a large majority,
 The new officers are: President, Emil Ju1iano; financial secretary and treasurer, Michael trolomeo; recording secretary. Charles Guis- ti: sergeant-at-ar1ns, Charles Ac- costi: publicity secretary, Pasquale Travisano; trustees, William Cor bett, Stanley stankevincius and Louis Schiavone. A former trustee, Peter DeCicco, court interpreter, declined to run again for office.
 Mr Schiavone, trustee, was one of the most spirited objeetors to the proposed reduction. He urged that the expenses of the shor, pro prietors were increased with the adoption of the MIRA code and that if the boss barbers cut their rates, they would soon be forced to go to work for the CWA with a pick and shovel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
MOTOR ACCIDENT
 CAUSE OF ARREST
Albert Millette of This City Must Answer in Court
 At Bristol

Albert Millette, s2, of 11e sco- will street was placed under arrest here yesterday arrernoon at the rsr quest of the authorities of Bristol. Sergeant Henry Jeglinski of that city came to Waterbury shortly after the young man was taken into custody and obtained $100 bond guaranteeing the accused's appear ance in police court next Saturday morning. Millette is charged with leaving a motor vehicle on a high way at night without lights. The incident occurred on November gard and a car driven by Daniel Peters of l02 south street, Bristol crashed into it.
 The warrant was issued when Millette failed to heed the usual notifications. He was picked Up here by Lieutenant Matthew Halnn- da and Detective Edward MeElli- gott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
Maybe It Was Better
 That They Did Die

Hazel Park, Mich. (UP) - The dog that chased the eat, that chas- CT the mouse. that ate a match that set Charles Gunich's house on fire here recently perished in the flames.
 The constant gnawing of a mouse on a match ignited Q box in the kitchen of Guhich's home. Hobby, the family cat, was attract ed by the flames and chased the mouse. Then Rover, the dog, chas7 cd the cat, but made the mistake of upsetting a can of kerosene on the blaze.
 The fire spread rapidly and fire men were unable to place it under control because the nearest fire hydrant was half a mile away.
 Rover. Hobby and the mouse were burned to death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
BACH FESTIVAL DATE SET

Bethlehem, Pa. (UP)-Bethle- hems 27th Bach Festival will be held in the Packer Memorial Church, Lehigh University, on May II and 12, next year. accord ing to an announcement. Bruce Carey. of Philadelphia, successor to the late Dr J. Fred Wolle. will direct the choir during the festi- val. He has been directing the choir at weekly rehearsals since October.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
Tex. Employment Bureau Reports Scarcity of Help

Houston, Tex .(UP)-In spite of all-time record for unemployment hung up by the depression, there are jobs of many kinds going beg ging every week here.
 The authority for this informa- tion is Mrs Nell Mercer Williams, in charge of the municipal free employment office.
 Mrs Williams said she recently was unable to fill demands for cleaners and pressers, oil field me- chanics sheet metal workers, chemists and secretary able to speak Germany, Spanish and Eng lish
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
Tracks Would Circle Globe

Harrisburg, Pa. (UP)-Pennsyl- vania has enough miles of steam railroad tracks to make q railroad around the: world, with about 4,000 miles left over for sidings, accord ing to figures of the public service commission. Eighty-four corin- apnies are operating 29,2s9 miles of railroads, 1t was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
Resolution To Members Of Congress
Waterbury, Conn.
 Dec. ......, 1883

Waterbury, Conn.
 Dec ......, 1883 l. the undersigned citizen of the United States ur gently advocate the national control of gold and the remonetization of silver and request the United States government to exercise it's right under the law to force the return of all gold from every Gin every form to the Treasury of the United States This n- cludes all gold deposit in the Federal Reserve Banks and affiliated member banks, as these banks are privately owned institutions. The price to be paid by the Government for such gold being at the old rate of $2O.67 fine ounce; only newymined gold to obtain the current market price, Thus profit can accrue to holders of gold prior to the date the Government raised the gold price,
 take this opportunity to notify members of Con- gress that in it's Forthcoming session expect them to see that this provision of the law is complied with And furthermore, that legislation be enacted restOr- ing to the Constitution the sole and naienabe right of Congress to coin issue and regulate money and to fix the value thereof-in accordance with Article Sec. 8, Par 5. Quasi and or privately owned enterprise under whatever name to be forever permanently ex- cluded and denied delegation or otherwise the right to exercise this function of the Sovereign Government MAIL YOUR COUPONS TO THE DEMOCRAT NAME ........................ ....................... CITY .........................
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21
PLANS MADE FOR ELK TREK

Jackson, Wyo (UPl = Prep aratsons are under way to care for the 14,000 elk that will be driven from the hills this winer by the heavy snows. Cottonseed cake and corn will be the principal feeds used.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21

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Evening star., 1933-02-05
Easy Payment Plan

Whatever YOU select during this Sale
may be purchased on our convenient
Budget Service Paying Plan. Enjoy
Your furniture while paying for it.
Well be glad to arrange terms to suit
Your income.
Evening star., 1933-02-05
8 Neav Model Rooms

We've recently completed the building
OF 8 full size model rooms on our Fur
niture Floor, each chock-f full OF fas-
cinating decorative ideas. Come in
and look around. There's no obliga-
ton.
Evening star., 1933-02-05
Inauguration Guests

by the thousands will visit Wash
ington March 4th. Are you planning
to accommodate any OF them? Now is
the time to buy those extra beds, bed
ding and furniture pieces you'll surely
need!
Evening star., 1933-02-05
4>Pc.Early American
Maple Bedroom GrOu1

Solid maple almost unheard of at this
price! Each piece has pegged top con-
struction, an authentic mark of Early
American designing. The drawers are
spacious, and have guides. You'll like
these simple lines.
Paais Royal-Furniture-Fouth Floor
Evening star., 1933-02-05

A true and artistic reproduction in finely
rubbed genuine mahogany vencers
Shaped front buffet, Duncan Phyfe
pedestal base table, shield-back chairs
with upholstered seats, china and server
complete
Palais Royal-Furnture Floor
Evening star., 1933-02-05

Our aim during This Sale values outstanding
ing 1888 Standards We quoting 1881 1892 prt
comparison the furniture in this Sale is priced far
what would have sold for just few months ago. and in
actually half Furniture prices have dropped greatly
this Sale gives you full advantage of readused prices
Evening star., 1933-02-05

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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-01-19
ATTEND CHELAN COUNTY
POULTRY SHOW LAST WEEK

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Beall, Jr., enjoy
cd delightful trip last week which
took them from the rain and fog OF
the Sound to the crisp sunshine OF
Wenatchce.
Leaving here on Friday, Mr.. and
Mrs. Beall reached Wenatchee In time
to attend that evening the banquet
which Is an annual feature of the
Chelan County Poultry Show, and at
which Mr.. Beall was one Of the speak
ers. The show was held In one Of the
display rooms Of the Columbia Hotel,
operated by Mr.. E. H. Miller. It was
a very fine show and naturally inter-
csted Mr.. Beall greatly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beall were entertained
during their stay in Wenatchee by Mr..
and Mrs. Miller, and enjoyed every
minute Of the time They left for
home Saturday afternoon, and while
coming over the mountains had the
experience Of witnessing a heavy snow
fall. They arrived home Sunday
morning.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-01-19
A sEAMANs FUNERAL.

On Saturday afternoon, January IA
when the steamer "Concordia" with
Capt. Phillips at the wheel, arrived al
Burton wharf. there appeared at the
gang plank the familiar mail cart
drawn by shamis, the small pony, but
the old driver Of many years was not
visible.
The outbound mail pouch was under
the seat as usual, but above II, draped
In greene lay o wreath that had been
twined and placed there by the Burton
postmaster, In the center Of which
was small bSx containing all that
was mortal Of the aged employee OF
the office, Amos Cummings, whose
death occurred In Seattle hospital
on January 9th from ailments Of ad-
vanced years.
The ashes were taken aboard the
"Concordia', followed by large COM
pany Of Island residents and visitors
from Seattle and Tacoma who as
semblcd on the lower deck Of the boat.
When in midharbor, enroutc to Dock
ton. Rev. Fretz spoke the words COM
hitting the remains to the deep, while
Mr.. Garvin cast the ashes onto the
waters. Then the assembled group.
thoughtfully provided with flowers,
filed past the rail, each person drop
ping blossoms on the wind swept
waves, while from the boats siren
three prolonged blasts gave salute and
as the echoes died on the hills Of
Dockton and the heights Of Burton,
fulfilling his desire, the old sailor went
back to the sea.
Contributed.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-01-19
Weekly NeWs Letter From
OLYMPIA

talking and complaining would be
remedied as far as statutes could cor
rect them. Some of these proposed
remedies are: Protection against ir-
responsible automobile operators,
limiting the employment Of relatives
by public officials, permitting the gar
nishment of state, county, city and
school employees salaries. preventing
hasty marriages, allowing redemp-
ton period for the retaining of
property sold for taxes, and greater
liberality in the payment Of. and less
penalty, in the non-payment Of taxes.
The licensing and taxing of chain
stores, the curbing Of "bootlegging" in
gasoline to avoid taxes, regulating con-
tractors on public work so as to give
work to a greater number, providing
for $100000o0 state bond issue to re-
lieve unemployment and an old age
pension system are other bills that
will interest the general public
Hunger Marchers" Here
Olympia is entertaining delegation
Of hunger marchers" this week. The
state government and the legislature
have been planning ahead for their ar
rival. Early last week the members of
the national guard got instructions
from their officers not to leave the
city but to hold themselves in readi-
ness to report for duty If called.
Thurston county and Olympia city Of
ficials have been very much worried
especially since there has already been
minor disturbances here and a week
ago they received demands from those
leading the march on Olympia for
beds and meals for 1000 persons. The
marchers came mainly from Seattle
and Tacoma with scattering from
various other cities.
Olympia Welcomes Change.
Governor Martins reception by
Olympia has been exceedingly cordial
The attendance at the inaugural ball
was SO great that the affair was q
jam" No order could be maintained
in the receiving line and the grand
march had to be abandoned for lack of
room He has Republican Olympia be-
hind him. The new state officers and
the legislators too are being approved
quite generally. Regarding the legis-
lators, one lifelong republican veteran
Of the week said, "Do you know, there
are some darn good members among
the new ones. They are going to make
first class Lawmakers"
One thing the new legislature did
not do that was expected of 1t ind
that was to put in longer work
week Both houses adjourned Friday
until Monday and many Of the West
siders beat 1t for home,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-01-19
Special Dispatch.


OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES state gov
eminent has been taken over by
Democrats and the first weeks de-
velopments show sincerity Of pur-
pose and determination, on the part
OF the elective officers and Legislators
alike, to make good their campaign
promises.
State officials have taken their
desks and in some offices personnel
changes have been announced, the
new forces are at work and business
Is going on just as though an election
one Of the bitterest in the states his
tory, had never occurred. Throughout
the state buildings may be seen, and
felt, q distinct change in policy and
general attitude. It is fair to assume
that chickering's between the states
servants are at an end. The con-
trast is easily discernible.
Members Do Own Thinking.
The legislators, most Of them new
at their Jobs, settled down to work and
at the time of adjournment Friday, 4a
Senate bills had been introduced and
SO House bills had been read and re-
ferred to committee. The first Senate
bill, as usual was an appropriation
measure to provide the funds neces-
sary to carry on the sessions work.
Governor Hartley vetoed the bill but 1t
was passed over that veto unanimous
ly in both houses.
That the members are doing their
own thinking was evident Friday when
the house rules and order committee
submitted It's report on changes In the
. rules governing the house, and tried
to get immediate approval. Objection
went up from various parts OF the
House that there had been no oppor-
tunity to study the changes. AS re-
suit action was postponed until Mon
day.
Bills Reflect Public Interest.
The first bill of state wide import
ance was presented In the Senate and
provides that all action to foreclose
on mortgages, recover Judgment on
notes given as security thereof. or
forfeit real estate contracts shall be
suspended until January l, 1895. The
bill would also suspended the issuance
OF sheriff deeds on sales made hereto
fore and during the period covered.
The measure carries an emergency
clause.
In fact, II all bills Of reformatory
nature introduced during the first
week alone were enacted into law there
would be q very much revolutionized
government in the state and many
things about which people have been
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-01-19
Car and Heavy Truck
. deNorth Of vashon

Last Friday morning, while driving
through the dense fog to q morning
ferry the 8. Swanson touring car waa
struck by truck belonging to a Kent
feed concern. After side-swiplng the
truck the Swanson car went into the
ditch on the east side Of the highway,
while the truck, with q broken steer
ing gear, overturned on the other side
Of the pavement.
Although his car was practically a
total wreck Mr.. Swanson escaped with
q badly bruised arm.
The accident was investigated by the
proper authorities but no blame was
fixed, the decision being that 1t was
purely case Of Its being impossible In
the thick fog to correctly Judge the
center Of the pavement. Both drivers
acknowledged having seen the lights
OF the other car.