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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-11
COPS GET INSURANCE

Rhinelander, Wis. - (UP)--In- stead of maintaining a police pen sion fund, the city council here has voted to give members of the force $2,O00 accumulative insur- ance policies and pay the prem ium on them during the duration of the officers service. The new plan will make unnecessary a large cash outlay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-11

The Navy dirigible, Macon, car- ries five esmall fighting planes which can travel better than 200 miles an hour and which are equipped with radio telephones by which they can communicate with the mother ship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-11

hoppy Christmas, and a bright New Year.
 The Queen has chosen garden scene. It is simply entitled "An Old English Garden" The Queens greeting, briefest of all--- "Very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year."
 The Prince of Wales card de- picts an incident in the life of Sir Walter Raleigh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-11

The longest nonstop air mail route in the United States Is 542 miles long and lies wholly in the stAta of Tsxss-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-11

The equipment of the Bolivian Air Force does not include para chutes because, in the rarified air of the high attitudes of the country Ai,stAx eEA nak eetisfactaxx.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-11
LINES FROM "A CHRISTMAS HYMN
Good Evening.

It is the calm and silent night! A thousand bells ring out and throw Their joyous peals abroad, and smite The darkness, charm'd and holy now, The night that erst no name had worn, To it happy name is given; For in that stable lay newborn The peaceful Prince of Earth and Heaven, Centuries ago!
 Alfred Domett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-11

Gates, old man," he said, hook ing his thumbs in the armholes of his vest, "now is certainly the time to build. If you ever expect to build yourself something, build 1t now. I wish you could have seen the way those lumber company birds re- ceived Patsy. and me. Yes. sir, come right in. Have this seat, sir. What can we do for you, sir? Have a cigar?, Fellow, a customer these days is somebody.
 "Those ginks are plumb hungry for business, and I'll bet they're figuring to beat hell right this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-11

Excuse it, George. Owe apology to George Holloway for saying things about him recently that ap parenty without any foundation whatsoever Blame 1t on our confidence in human nature We accepted the story fact whereas most of it fancy Only to that
 coumnist is just weak his weakest link with the world that is doing things. Our apologies George.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-11

Caught around the Elks' club fireplace . How many people know that Frank Mellon, Connecticut Light Power Company frigidaire salesman, is the of Bill Mellon, one-time big league baseball player? Ex- Mayor Frank Gulfoile brought the fact to light in n troducing Frank to Tommy Guest former star paster with the old Waterbury team. Tommys and Franks father played many game together. ExMayor Gufoe recalled that Franks father used to catch for the Brooklyn Nationals and that when the battery of Mellon and Egan was performing for Brooklyn, the New York newspapers gave it quite play It bat tery they say like Alexander and Kilfer of the Phil
 lies of Walter Johnson and Muddy Rue of the Senator's . Days when the baseball games played on the property on which the Light and Power company plant Freight street now stands were discussed The da mond adjacent to the old New England railroad station And nearby was the Powder Mill dam, where many of our prominent men Of today used to swm m % hn h tales o neded e te ~Sl when the Powder Mill blew up, killing one of the employees
 Tommy Guest told how Bill Mellon used to chew great CTS went behind the bat without the protection of mask chest protector, and with only small glove. . During the course of an important game Tommy related, foul tip caught Bill right on the Adams apple Out came stream of tobacco. Up in the stands people thought it something else. They didn't know Bills propensity for chewing generous cud. ,4
 Punch" Phean Jack Burke and pitcher named Fltz- patrick were some others who played with Waterbury in those days. John Griffin was present at the fanfest and recalled that Tommy Guest brought John to Waterbury to play with the roller polo team. John described of the fastest players of his day. Tommy was the man, so they say, who started roller polo in this city, Down in the rathskeler Joe Muvile Tom Lally, and Charlie Bergin discussing football days when Charlie end at Georgetown. Joe told interesting yarn about attending game in Washington this fall between Duquesne and Catholic University Duquesne, incidentally, coached by FL
 mer Layden who has just been named Notre Danes coach The displayed unusually deceptive forward passing attack. Joe said two strangers behind him in the stand were comparing Duquesnes forward passing game with the famous Georgetown attack of 5 or more years ago. During their discussion they brought out the name of Costello at quarterback said to be one of the greatest in Georgetown history Joe turned around and asked the strangers if they knew 4ho Thn tn hp thp end of Costeos passes The reply without hesitation, Sure, his name Bergin. He came from Connecti- cut" It's great place. the Elks club and it only takes small gathering to bring out stories like these.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-11

Victor Hugo was a FRENCH POET, NOVELIST AND ORA TOR. COTOPAXI, in ECUADOR, is.the worlds highest active vol <nno.. The chemical name for chalk is CALCIUM CARED NATE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-11
The Cast of Characters in
 'sNOw's the Time to Build"

GEORGE, more thrifty than TO- mantle. PATSY, who wanted Q hoTHy. moon trip. WILMER, an old friend Oi Patsy's and a pain in that Necl to George.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-11

the cost down to $1,60O or they couldn't build it. MT Gilbert made out the bill of lumber and George made lot of copies of it. Then he and Patsy got in his car and they drove around to dozen lumber companies, I reckon. At each place they'd leave a bill of the material needed and ask for a bid.
 I saw George that night, and he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-11

Breathers Mrs Frank Nyberg of Cheshire is Dr Max N. Matzkin gets great kick out of keeping time for the Palmour basketball Club. Senor Jose Dia Damano, who handles the managerial rens of the Brewster, N Y recently And so did the diminutve Frankie Cucolo speedy Putsic Friars basketeer. .. One of the seasons outstanding social events of the current year will be the formal dance be sponsored Friday evening, December 22nd at the Waterbury Women's Club under the auspices of the Junior Women's Club With committee like the ever popular Ernestine Piercey and Marjorie Bailey, the SRO sign should be evident early. Success, gals! Anthony Ross recently named manager of the varsity basketball Christmas with his family here the quines schedule calls for several road games down Maryland way during the holidays Ray Brodeur has accepted an invita- tion from Boston dasel to attend college hop in the Eeantown Friday and readily accepted What a iu&nl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-11

That was the afternoon Mir. Gilbert grabbed q croque: s allet and chased q painter dowR
 the street.
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18

When the steamer Jefferson docked here on her initial trip last week, she found a modern wharf awaiting her arrival; not so pretentious, perhaps, as those of Seattle, but equal to present requirements. While the ship was on the way here, Lee Balch and his crew put up warehouse and waiting room, so not even that essential was lacking when the vessel tied up. The wharf was also electrical ly lighted, which greatly sur prised the ships officers.
 The wharf was built by Lee Balch and Fred Dorey, heads of the Hyder Dock Company, and the approach from the wharf to the foot of Premier Avenue was built by MT. Balch under contract from the gov ernment, Messrs. Pitcher, Cam eron and Stenberg sub-con- tracing the pile driving. The approach is upward of one-half mile in length, with 106 bents, containing 510 piles. These were driven in 45 days actual working time, an excellent rec ord. Both wharf and approach are of substantial construction, built to bear the weight of the heaviest machinery.
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18

The Pioneer carnival fulfilled all the expectations of local residents during the two nights in which the festivities contin- ued. The first night was marked by the crowning of the Carnival Queen, Miss Hazel Stratford, of Premier. There was sharp contest between the winner of the honor and Miss Helen Hall of Hyder, but as was the case last year, the Premier combination was too strong for any opposition to overcome. Miss Stratford re- ceived 59,310 votes; Miss Hall 1,525, and Miss Edith Craw- ford, of Stewart, 1850.
 The second night was given over to the big masquerade dance and the redemption of the Igloo's last outstanding bonds. Costume prizes were awarded to Mrs. George Mehl- field, Harry Laurie, Mrs. Angus Mcleod and H. P. Gibson. Ed die Haddon in a green velvet suit, made a lively floor man. ager. Prizes for the holders of the most "phony" money were awarded to MT. and Mrs. P. R. Backus on the first night, and to Miss Edith Crawford and George Mehlfeld on the second night.
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18

At the end of 30 days they felt the urge to make up and have the divorce set aside. Seeking the judge who had made the decree, they in formed him of their desire. They were pleasantly surprised to be informed that the judge had never signed the record, having suspected how matters would turn out, consequently they had not been legally di- vorced at all.
 There are probably many other couples who might save their matrimonial bark from shipwreck by a temporary sev- erance of relations by mutual consent, instead of rushing to the divorce court on slight provoeation.
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18
TEN YEARS OR 50 AGO
From the Hyder, Alaska, Miner
 January 10, 1923.

The Titan tunnel has now been driven 115 feet and the face is still in blue quartz that is more heavily mineralized as depth is gained. At 200 feet the tunnel will be under a high grade ore shoot that crops on the surface and will then have a depth on the vein of 150 feet, or 125 feet vertically.
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18
Just for Fun

President Hoover may also feel like singing Happy Days Are Here Again" after March 4.
 Some who are strong for put ting on style are also strong for putting off creditors.
 Whatever else 1883 brings forth it is giving us the last and worst lame duck Congress.
 Speaker Garner may now prepare to sink into obscurity gracefully.
 How about share the work" plan among applicants for postmasterships?
 If folks were compelled to practice what they preach .here would be noticeably less preaching.
 A wet declares that Volstead has made more lawbreakers than any other man in history except Moses.
 We read of a plant that can scrap an automobile in six min- ltes. With suitable cooperat- ion a telephone pole can beat that.
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18
Easy For The Quacks

ne ease WlCn WnlcH cnafla- tans iof all kinds, particularly the medical quacks, defraud the public would be incredible were it not for the evidences to be seen on every hand. A few of the schemes whereby the gullible and superstitious have been separated from their money by these swindlers are mentioned in an article by Dr. Morris Fishbein.
 Soon after Franklin made his famous kite demonstration in electricity, everyone was dis cussing the wonderful new force. A doctor named Elisha Perkins manufactured a lot of short metal rods, which he claimed were charged with electricity and therefore capa- ble of drawing disease from the human body. He sold many of the rods-one pair to George Washington.
 Electric belts and similar ap- pliances have been sold by the millions, not one of which, of course, had any curative value whatever. A few years ago a widely advertised product called Sanatogen had an enor- nous sale, and testimonials were obtained from many per sons of prominence. The stuff was composed of 95 per cent cottage cheese and the remain der glycerine phosphates, nei- ther of any medical value.
 One promoter acknowledged making $45,600 profit in a year from the sale of "chem- ical ring" supposed to cure dis eases of the blood, but in real ity no more efficacious than a twine string tied around ones finger.
 But we can hardly wonder at the success of quackery in a state of civilization which still accepts a mass of medical sup erstitlons as gospel truth.
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18
Temporary Divorce

Deciding that they could no longer live. as man and wife in happiness, MT. and Mrs. Flor ian L. Hummer, of Cleveland, agreed to secure a divorce, but to remain in their $40,000 home, she as manager of the household and he as merely a boarder.
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18

An ingenious night lamp has been invented in Germany, which by automatically con trolling electrical currents per- forms the services of a maid or valet, a general housekeeper, and a night nurse.
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18

The worlds largest diesel en- zine has been built for the Co., penhagen power station to drive a 15,000 kilowatt gene rator.
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18

Three-fifths of the worlds surface is covered with water to an average depth of two miles.
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18
INTERESTING NOTES

The evergreen forest of Si- beria is the largest single mass of conifers in the world.
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18

Some who are strong for put ting on style are also strong for putting off creditors.
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18

Whatever else 1888 brings forth it is giving us the last and worst lame duck Congress.
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18

How about share the work" plan among applicants for postmasterships?
Hyder weekly herald., 1933-02-18

Speaker Garner may now to sink into obscurity gracefully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-02
PERMISSION ASKED
 FOR R. R. BRIDGE
Span Needed to Carry Mer= ritt Highway Over New
 Hayen's Roads

Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald today announced plans
 for the construction of a single
 track railroad bridge which will overpass the Merritt highway near
 the Poquonnock river in the town
 of Trumbull. Petition to erect this
 bridge was formally asked of the
 public utilities commission earner
 in the week.
 According to tentative plans which were submitted to the com- mission, the bridge will carry the New Haven railroads single track
 Bridgeport line above
 what will be known as section three of the new boulevard, run ming between Nichols Farms and the Bridgeport highway route No 25. The bridge will be so constructed that it may be Wld- ened in the future to accommodate two railroad tracks, should an ad- ditional track become necessary. Both the highway commissioner
 and the New Haven railroad are in accord on the tentative plans sub
 mitted to the commission, which call for a sixty-foot clear span with
 minimum clearance above the
 highway level of fourteen feet. The structure will be built under a I contract entirely separate from the
 contract for the building of the road through this section.
 If and when permission of the public utilities commission IS granted for the erection of the
 bridge, contractors bids will be called for immediately in order that the work of building the Mer- ritt highway will not be delayed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-02

Damages of $12,500 are asked in three civil actions that have been instituted as the result of fire out of which arson charges resulted: The plaintiffs are Samuel Wolk Of Watertown, asking $2,500 damages and his brother, Clarence Wolk or
 Waterbury, asking $10,00O dam ages in two suits.
 Samuel, one of the plaintiffs, was arrested following the fire that destroyed his meat and grocery store on Main street, Oakville, May I12, 1883 and is now out on bail pending hearing of the case before the Litchfield superior court m
 April. Illness of Prosecutor Hol-
 comb of Torrington, is the reason for delay of the trial.
 Samuel brings his suit against
 the Franklin Fire Insurance Co. He claims he took out fire insurance policy with the defendant last De- cember and though he has sub
 mitted proof of loss in the amount of S2,5O0, the insurance company has declined to pay on the policy. Clarence sues the same insurance company for $500 in one suit, and
 the Norfolk Mutual Fire Insurance | Co for a similar amount. lie claims his dry goods store adJoln- | ing his brothers meat and grocery store was destroyed in the same fire last May. Attorney Michael V.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-02
PERMITS ISSUED
 DURING NOVEMBER
Much Business in Building and Electrical InspeC-
 tors Offices

The monthly report-of the office of the building inspector. an- nounced today by Patrick J. cariin. shows that permits were granted during the month of November for construction and alterations total ing $22,0O0 in value.
 Residential permits for work valued at $16,60O, were given out. Two of them were new buildings each valued at $7,000, while an- other was for alterations costing $2,600.
 Non residential permits were given for work estimated at $5,60O: Alteration of two stores totaied $3,3OO, while permission for lunch cart costing $175O was granted.
 The report of the electrical in- spector shows the following: 1O5 permits, 100 releases, 2S6 inspec- tions and one electrical license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-02
Winner To Be Named Tonight As Bazaar
 Comes To a Climax
Alder Street Girl Holds I,6O5 Vote Margin Over Mill dred BaIanda = UrusIa Sardinskas Moves Into
 Third Place-Cedar Chest for First Prize

What a contest! Yes the St Jo- seph's popularity contest has de- veloped into one of the most en- thuastic contests of it's kind ever held in the ctiy. First one con- testant leads and then another; the second and third contestant always being within easy reach of top place.
 Today Miss Bernice Zalonis goes into first place with lead over her nearest opponent of 1605 votes. The two leaders last evening came through with a heavy vote, but Miss Zalonis had sufficient votes to place her at the top of the list with a substantial lead.
 Miss Mildred Balanda now goes into second place while Miss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-02
PUBLIC INVITED
 TO FREE LECTURE
On Christian Science Te= morrow Afternoon at
 WOmen'S Club

First Church of Christ Scientist Waterbury, announces a free lec- ture on Christian Science in the Waterbury Women's Club auditor ium A Central avenue on Sunday, December 3rd at 3:30 D. m. to which the public is cordially in vited.
 The subject of the lecture is Christian Science, the Science of Ever Present Good"
 The lecturer, Robert Stanley Ross of New York city is a mem- Der of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-02

, Urusla Sardinskas is in third posi- ton.
 Tonight will finish up the popu- Iarity contest and at the close of the bazaar the most popular lady in the parish is to be presented with a handsome cedar chest, a gift from the Hadley Furniture store.
 The three piece Koehler living room suite is also to be, awarded this evening. The living room suite is also from Hadley's and is on dis play at the show rooms.
 The bazaar this year has been one of the most successful in the history of the parish and the pop ularity contest has played big part in its success.
 The standing of the contestants as of today is as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-02
Tubercular Deaths
 Rapidly Dwindling
Waterbury Ant-Tuberculosis League Attaining En.
 viable Results Here-Public Urged to Buy Seals

ing it's scope in an effort to find early, curable cases of the diseases. Too many of those seeking help are so far advanced in the stages of tuberculosis that there is great danger that they have infected others. To combat this danger il is the aim of the league to have all who have been in contact with the disease case examined by K ray..
 According to local officials of the league, prevention of tuberculosis is like fire prevention. The only way to save the whole structure is to wipe out the first sparks. It is for this reason that all who may have been in contact with tuber- culosis are urged to have them selves caSe-examined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-02
Zalonis Regains Popularity Contest Lead
APPEAL MADE FOR
 NEGRO CHILDREN
Tuskegee Institute Asks Donations to Spread
 Christmas Cheer

Tuskegee institute for many years past has offered itself as the medium through which interested friends might contribute such clothing. books, pictures, toys and other useful gifts as could De spared for needy colored children in the south.
 Under the stress of unemploy- ment there will be suffering in thousands of homes where 1t VIII not be possible to provide even the necessities. to say nothing or being able to furnish the warmth and joy that make real Tule- tide season. We feel that our friends will be glad of the oppor- tunity and real privilege that comes in helping to cheer sucn homes with whatever gifts they feel disposed to contribute.
 Tuskegee institute will be glad to serve again this year, as in pre- vious years, as a distributing cen- ter for these gifts and place them where they are most needed ana where they will be sincerely appre- ciated
 Some friends prefer to send money with which to purchase these gifts and in each instance, the donation is spent as directed by the donor. Packages. letters and checks may be sent to Robert R. Moton, principal. Tuskegee In stitute, Alabama.
 Strong, Me - (U.P.) - A fac- | tory here turns out approximately
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-02
UNCOOKED PORK BRINGS DANGER
State Health Department Warns Against Trichi-
 nOSiS Disease

With pork and pork products coming into greater use as the Wln- ter season hears, especially thls year when 1t is being used more largely as an economy measure, the state department of health in its weekly bulletin today warned against eating pork that has not been thoroughly cooked, due to the danger of trichinosis.
 During the past ten years, there have been 107 cases of trichinosis in Connecticut, nineteen of them having occurred this year. The disease, the bulletin explains, IS caused by a parasite which exists in the muscles of nigs and there is no practicable method of inspect ing the meat which will detect in fected flesh. Therefore, all pork should be regarded with suspicion and be thoroughly cooked.
 The larvae of trichinosis are en- cysted in the lean portions of the pork ready to develop in the stom- ach of the person who eats the meat. They develop so rapidly that 1t is estimated that the body of a. person who has died from | LrlCQluOSIS Hay CoItdih Aiolh "' 100000 to 100,000.000> of these parasites.
 Refrigeration of the meat tends to destroy the larvae, but the only safe and sure way of killing them is the application of heat in thor ough cooking. Moreover, the meat should be cooked through and through. Outer portions may ap- pear well cooked while the inside is quite rare and will retain living parasites. Cases of trichinosis have occurred from eating just sucf portions of undercooked meat Anyone may know by the colo whether or not pork is thorough! 1 cooked. Pork with the slightes red tinge may contain living para sites. It should be cooked until al color disappears, the bulletin ad lvises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-02
Arrest Local Man In
 Plantsville Mishap
Raymond BrOuette Charged With Reckless Driving
 as Car Smashes Bridge Guard Rails

scalp and was obliged to seek medi- cal treatment.
 The accident occurred as the car was taking the turn at the corner of West Main street and Marion avenue, Plantsville. The machine turned completely over in the plunge. The three men were drenched as a result of their un- expected dive.
 An automobile owned by Leo Marra of 26 Spring street and left parked on Cooke street rolled down the incline early last evening and crashed into a car parked in front of the owners home, Frank J. Harmon, of IFS Cooke street. Both machines were damaged.