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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
HARTINC ESTATE IN
 PROBATE COURT
Papefs Filed Before Judge John L. GilsOn in
 New Haven

An application for the ascertain ment of the state inheritance tax and for letters Of administration were placed before Judge John L. Gilson in the probate court of New Haven yesterday relative to the es- tate of the late Frank R. Hartung. railroad emp1oye and Civil War Veterans. It was determined, &C., cording to reports that a tax of $S46 was due on the estate, which for purpose of distribution amounts to $63,0S6. According to the pro- visions of the will his widow, So- phie Hartung, is to receive $1S,465; Louise A. Alling, a daughter, $18,- 020; George J. Hartung. son, of Waterbury, $11,630 and a similar amount to a grandson, Ralph c. Hartung of Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
POLISH CITIZENS
 FEEL ACCRIEVED
Claim They Worked for Democrats But Receiv.
 ed No Recognition

No Waterbury names are includ- ed among those affixed to the let ter of protest presented to Gov ernor Wilbur l.. Cross by the Pulaski Federation of Democratic clubs of Connecticut. The letter protests against alleged sights to the Polish democrats of the state in the dispensing of state and fed eral patronage. Two Torrington Polish democratic leaders have signed the letter.
 The decision to send the letter of protest to Governor Cross was reached last night at meeting in Hartford of members of the Pu- laski federation. After reports had been read the federation came to the conclusion that despite all our efforts for the cause of the demo- cratic party of the state we have so far received no recognition. Why?."
 In the letter it is also charged that persons whose efforts have been insignificant in comparison to those of the federation members have been granted patronage. It ton is to be built up and made stronger Polish democrats of Con- necticut must be recognized.
 Among the signers of the letter to the governor are Frank Smulsky of New Britain. Stanley Winialski of Hartford, Charles Pribyson of Hartford, Kasimir Majewicz of New Britain, John Wilczek of Tor rington, John Mogilnicki of Hart ford, Jacob Stink of Hartford, Frank Czernicki of Hartford. Frank Coskey of West Hartford, Michael Krupnik of Stamford, Telesfor Borkowski of New Haven, John Czekiel of Deep River, Leon Karz- marski of New Haven, Adolph Czausz of Torrington and Frank Ziolkowski of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
Early Bid On Home
 Loan Bonds Asked
Receivers Counsel Says Only $6O,OOO in Bonds Left
 for Merchants Trust DepositOrs to Purchase

coming into session after the first of the year will, 1t is believed, take action on the guaranteeing of the principal.
 The bonds will pay 4 per cent interest to holders until their ex- piration date IS years from now. MT Reeves points out that a de- positor who has a deposit in the closed bank is not receiving any interest on his deposit, whereas if he assigned his pedosit for the bonds, he would be drawing per cent interest. Then, again. If the depositor wanted immediate cash, he could sell the bonds on the market and get cash at the market price whih is about $S2 or $S4 on each $1O0 bond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
FATHER FITZGERALD
 40 YEARS A PRIEST

Rev John J. Fitzgerald, former pastor of the Sacred Heart church here and present pastor of the Church of St John the Baptist in, New Haven, will reach the fortieth anniversary of his ordination Fri day. Father Fitzgerald was or dained December 22, 1893, and his first assignment was as curate at St Mary's church in New Britain. After serving in several other par ishes he was again assigned to New Britain when he was made first pastor of the Church of St John the Evangelist, a parish which he left for Waterbury in 1920.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20

Damage of $25.OQ0 are asked in two civil actions filed today in su- peri0r court. Ralph DaPozza asks $1B,0O0 in his suit against Gustavc J. Schneider and Ida Sica, years old asks $10,000 against Borck X tSevens, in the second suit.
 DaPozza was crossing the North Square on Oct IS, when he was hit by Schneider's automobile, ac- cording to the complaint. He al- leges he was almost to the curb
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
DIVORCE GRANTED
 BY JUDGE JENNINGS

Margaret Scadden Coffey was granted a divorce on grounds of cruelty from Peter B. Coffey by Judge Newell Jennings in superior court today. The plaintiff testified she was struck several times by the defendant. The defendant was or- dered to pay $5 weekly for the sup port of the child. The plaintiff and defendant were married in 1927.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-20
GULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Dec 2o-UP)-Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Rain tonight and probably Thursday morning. Slowly rising
 Connecticut: Rain tonight and probably Thursday morning. Slowly rising Temperature.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1933-05-18
Big Shake-Up in
State Bank Dept.
New Commissioner, Benson, Sum-
marily Fires Employees Hold
ing Important Positions

John Peyton, Of Duluth, who be-
came bank examiner of the state
Of Minnesota shortly after Mr.. Oh
son became Governor has been
made the head Of the Federal Re
serve Bank, Of Minneapolis.
The Independent Bankers Asso-
citation Of the state are relieved to
know that Mr.. Peyton has stepped
up, as they have felt that his form
er affiliation with a large bank in
Duluth rather hampered his view
point Of the state banks and the
plan under which they operated.
Elmer A. Benson, Of Appleton,
former state banker, and connect
ed with the state securities COM
mission, has been named to sue
coed MI. Peyton. This appoint
ment Is said to be a victory for
the Independent Bankers Associa-
ton Of which B. F. Dubois, Of this
city, was one of the organizers. Mr..
Benson was their first choice two
years ago.
Mr.. Benson assumed his new du-
ties Tuesday, and things began to
happen Immediately. w. A. Smith,
for years connected with the de-
partment as examiner in charge Of
the liquidation Of closed banks; w.
G. ,Stutzman, examiner in charge
of banks in cities of the first class,
and w. B. Dickinson, examiner,
were summarily dismissed almost
before Mr.. Benson got his feet
firmly implanted under the desk
in his new office.
There has long been resentment
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1933-05-18
Mortgage Act May Bring
Relief 10 L. S. Agriculture

the borrower shall not be in de-
fault with respect to any other
condition or covenant of his mort
gage, such as taxes, insurance,
water or drainage assessments. It
therefore will be to the distinct adj
vantage Of our borrowers to see
that these are paid.
1.-THE installments paid every six
months by, our borrowers include
interest and a payment on the prin-
cipal. That is, all Of our loans are
repaid in installments over a series
of years. AS the years pass the
part of the installment required for
payment of interest decreases and
there is available a larger part to
be applied on the loan. The bank
has been in business about 16 years
and the part of the installment of
those who borrowed some years ago
which is now applied to reduction
of the loan is fairly large. The re-
duction in the interest rate and the
temporary discontinuance Of pay
ments on the principal of the av-
Cl d6C lOdA hOW LII 4OASC WILL IL
duce the amount Of the borrowers
semi-annual payment to this bank
by 80 to 40 per cent.
1.-THE position Of the banks with
the holders of their bonds is not
altered, SO far as the contract with
borrowers to pay on the principal
Is concerned, for the United States
Treasury is directed by Congress to
subscribe $50,000,O00 to the paid-in
surplus Of the banks so they may
grant such extensions.
Extensions are not to be grant
ed to those able to pay" explained
Mr.. Klawon. "The Act says that
the terms of any such extension
shall be such as will not defer the
collection Of any obligation due
by any borrower, after investiga-
ton by the bank Of the situation Of
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1933-05-18
John West Will
Head u of N. D.
Superintendent at Sank Centre
Dozen Years Ago-To Bemidji
From This City

Last evenings Minneapolis Jour-
nal carried the story of the eleva-
ton of John C. West, former sup
erintendent Of the Sank Centre
Public schools to the presidency of
the University of North Dakota, eff
fective July first.
Mr.. West came to this city from
Renville, Mimi, about IA years
ago. After about three years he
accepted the superintendency Of
the Bemidji schools, being succeed
ed by Mr.. Edwards, who made way
a year later for H. A. Falk.
Four years ago Mr.. West resign
ed at Bemidji to become the head
of the Grand Forks schools.
Word Of Vests candidacy was
first suggested last week prior to
visit by the board to the school.
He obtained his masters and doc
tors degree at the university. He
has been in educational work for
Is years. He began his school work
in North Dakota teaching a year
in st. John and five years at Web
ster.
The election of West was a sur
prise to members Of the Grand
Forks board of education as well
as to University faculty members
and townspeople.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1933-05-18
Lady Luck Fol
lows Runaway
Frightened Team Cuts Path From
Bridge on Main Street to Fisch-
er Bakery without Harm

An old-time runaway caused con-
siderable excitement in the city on
Tuesday afternoon. The team hitch
ed to a lumberwagon, came up the
Main Street without damage to
anyone.
Win Doubrava was driving south
on Main Street near the Bridge,
when a Ford driven by Robert Be
tow, of Unity, hit the rear Of the
wagon. The impact broke the
neckyoke, the tongue dropped to
the pavement, and the horses
started full speed ahead. Win had
a hard time managing the fright
ened animals, but finally brought
them to a stop in front of the
Fischer bakery. The team had trav-
eled two and one-half blocks up
Main Street, without damage to
anyone.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1933-05-18
Annual Grow 2
Shoot Ends Sat.
Two Sank Centre Teams Bag 586
Birds In Six-Week Period
VictOrs Will be Feted

In March Walt Jung and Ed
Peterson were appointed COM
mittee by the Sank Centre Con-
servation Club to pick out two
teams to take part On a crow shoot
ing contest to start April and
close May Is. The young men APP
pointed George Fish captain of one
team and l.. L. Kells the other.
The committee lined up two ag-
gregations of about 40 men each.
Surveying their work they de
cided that they both belonged on
Mr.. Fish's team. The result: Fish
and his gang bagged 348 birds;
Kells and his crowd shot 238. Laur-
ell says the lineup looks to him
like Republican manipulation.
The winners will be lunched by
the losers sometime, perhaps.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1933-05-18
Court Declares Clutches
Winnes in Todd Co.
Henry Sweno Fails in Election
COntest-Victor Has Majority
of Two

The residents of southern Todd
county have been more than pas
sively interested in the election con-
test for county commissioner of the
Fifth district waged by Henry Swe-
no against M. E. Clutches, the pres
ent incumbent.
It will be recalled that when the
votes were counted at the general
election last November the danvas-
ing board gave Clutches total of
658 votes and Sweno 653. On the
recount demanded by Mr.. Sweno
was declared the winner by one
vote, 653-652.
The case was taken to the Dis
trict Court and tried before Judge
Carol Nye. The several disputed
ballots and the facts surrounding
them were turned over to the Court
who took the case under advise
ment after the contending attor-
neys had filed their briefs.
Last week Judge Nye handed
down his decision declaring that
Mr.. Clutches had been reelected by
a two-vote margin 651-649.
Three votes cast for Sweno from
West Union township were thrown
out because they received assis-
lance illegally.
There were other slight discrep-
encies on both sides.
The district was not without re-
presentation during the contest as
Mr.. Clutches, under the law held
over until his successor was elect
ed and qualified.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1933-05-18
Community Club
Meeting. May 18TH
Prominent N. p. Officials VIII Be
Present Farmers Urged to At
tend-Famous Lemon Pies

The next regular meeting of the
Community Club, and probably the
last meeting for several months
will be held at the Club rooms
Thursday evening, next week, May
rs. Prominent officials of the
Northern Pacific railway will be
present: III. III. Ellsworth, assistant
general freight agent, st. Paul,
will be the headline speaker; w. H.
Smith, well known in Sank Centre,
assistant general freight agent,
Minneapolis; A. L. Shoots, travel
ing freight agent, st. Paul, and T.
M. Flynn, general superintendent,
st. Paul, will be the honored guests
of the evening.
Mr.. Ellsworth will discuss traffic
affairs which are of great interest
not only to the small business man
but the farmer. President Fischer,
of the Club, through the Herald,
extends a cordial invitation to all
farmers residing in the Sank Cen
ire territory to attend this meeting.
At the close of the meeting a
light lunch will be served. The N.
p. officials have commanded the
company's dining car department
to provide $50 Of the individual
choice lemon pies for which, the N.
P. is famous, for this luncheon.
The officials will arrive in their
special car Thursday morning. The
time before the meeting will be
spent mingling with the business
men and very likely trying out
Sank Centres famous golf course.
"Bilp' Smith knows every rough on
the course and AL Smooth has the
unusual distinction of having scor-
ed a hole in one on No. 2 with the
first shot he ever made on the
course. He has been RECALLING his
fellow workers in st. Paul on his
ability as golfer since, and they
will likely give him an opportunity
to prove his versatility next Thurs
day.
The Herald bids his group well
come.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1933-05-18
Local Talent
Scores Heavy
In Dranatics
"a Prince in Rags" Sponsor
ed by st. Paul's Church,
Very Enjoyable
ONLY 4 REHEARSALS
Several Fine Singing and
Reading Specialties-High
Class Orchestra Music

The cast Of Sank Centre local
talent presenting "a Prince in
Rags" originally written and titled
Noble Outcast," at the Oxford
theatre Wednesday and Thursday
evenings of last week under the
auspices of st. PauPs church did
surprisingly well when it is con-
sidered that they had only four
rehearsals prior to the matinee
Wednesday afternoon. The Herald
editor witnessed the production
Thursday evening and enjoyed a
finished performance.
Margaret Schoenhoff as France, q
disputed possession, gave clever
and dainty Interpretation Of this
difficult role. She reached her
numerous pathetic climaxes very
effectively.
Miss Dorothy Steines, as Mrs.
Lee, the mother, was matronly and
gracious, giving wifely considera-
ton and support to her husband,
Col. Lee, in his difficulties. Her
rendition was all that could be
desired.
Faithful and true Sadie, the
maid, was played by Rita Book.
What a maid; with her flaming red
hair which would be the pride of
movie actress, her vivacity and
intelligent reading Of her lines, she
made a star part out Of a small
role.
M. J. Fleming, as Col. Lee, much
perplexed and ever trusting a
southern gentleman, had a most diff
ficult assignment. Mike was dig
nified; his makeup was superb;
he read his lines with feeling and in
telligence; his splendid work went
a long way in making the produc.
ton success.
Walter Schriver had the william
assignment never a popular one
Walt looked the part; he was re.
lentless in his pursuit Of the un-
fortunate France; when the final
curtain was rung down the audi
ence was satisfied he received his
just deserts. A tribute to his act
ing ability.
Arthur Bergman, as the juve-
nile, played Jack Worthington
BQackburn's rival. He was mat
inee idol as q lover and courageous
when the rights Of those he loved
were at stake. Arthur was q de-
cided success.
Richard Krantz, the producer
played the role of Jerry Watson
the outcast.. He knew his line, OF
course. His tendency to over act
was ever prevalent; unnecessary
hokum was introduced. Mr.. Krantz
evidently underestimate the intel
ligence of his audience. AS di-
rector he probably knows his stuff
Miss Florence Vogel and her or.
chestra: Catherine Schwarzbauer
saxophone; Fay Domke, clarinet;
Charles Rattle, clarinet; Francis
and Lawrence Berscheid, Joseph
vogel, Regime Forsberg, trumpets;
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1933-05-18
Congress Paves the Way for
Lower Interest Rates,
Smaller Payments

st. Paul, Mimi, May 12-"The
immediate effect Of the passage OF
the Emergency Farm Mortgage Act
of 1888 will be to reduce interest
rates to all Of our borrowers to Az
per cent, commencing $50 days
hence" stated f. II. Klawon, pres
ident of the Federal Land Bank
of st. Paul, here today, while ex-
planning the provisions of the
amendments to the Federal Farm
Loan Act and other changes made
in farm credits facilities.
"Our bank has outstanding ap-
proximately $1O6,O00,000 in long
term, first farm mortgage loans in
Minnesota, North Dakota, Wiscon-
sin and Michigan. Interest rates
on these loans vary from 5 to 6
per cent, the average being 5 1-3
per cent. Action by the Federal
Government in providing the IL
Federal Land Banks with the diff
ference in these rates and " per
cent makes it possible for this
bank to reduce it's interest rates to
the lower figure for the next 5
years.
Fully as important as the lower
rate of interest to our borrowers"
continued Mr.. Klawon, "is the pro-
vision which permits borrowers
who are temporarily unable to pay
the semi-annual installment upon
the principal of their loans to pay
interest only for the next 5 years
or whatever part Of that period
they find it impossible to pay on
the principal. This delinquency
in the payment on the principal is
permitted under the law, provided
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1933-05-18
St. Paul's Had 40
Hours Devotions
Many Priests Assisted Msgr. Plach-
Ia In Educational Religious
Services Closing May 16

st. PATHS Catholic Church cele-
brated Forty Hours Devotion"
beginning with High Mass Sunday
morning, May Ia, and closing with
Solemn Benediction Tuesday eve
ming, May 16.
The Rev. H. Gundermann, from
Melrose, Minn, sang High Mass and
delivered the sermon. Sunday eve
ming Rev. T. Wrobel, Foley, Mimi,
spoke on the devotion to the Bless
ed Sacrament.
Monday at 900 o'clock Rev. v.
Fettgather celebrated High Mass
and Rev. c. Pingel, st. augusta,
Mimi, gave the sermon. For the
evening devotion Rev. J. Dudek,
Randall, Mimi, assisted and Rev.
August Preusser, st. Cloud, Mimi,
rendered stirring address on the
words, IT go to the Father who
sent me-"
Tuesday morning Rev. c.. Mayer
sang the Solemn High Mass and
was assisted by Rev. L. Laskowski,
deacon, and Rev. J. Dudek, sub
deacon, The sermon was delivered
by Rev. ]. Busher, Spring Hill,
MINI.
At 7:30 the solemn closing by
Very Rev. ]. Willenbrink, Melrose,
assisted by Rev. p. J. Knoll and
Rev. C.. Mayer and the sermon by
Rev. L. Laskowski, Duluth, Mimi,
on the subject, "Wither goest thou"
terminated with a solemn process
sion Of girls dressed in white, the
mass-servers and assisting clergy.
After the litany we had Benedic-
ton and the singing of Holy God.
The congregation was well rep
resented at both the morning and
evening services. The affairs were
beautifully decorated with natural
flowers donated by various MEM
bers of the parish and the st. Ce-
ella choir rendered the music with
devotion and taste.
The following clergy also assist
ed with the various services and in
the confessional:
Rev. II. Leuthner, Elrosa, MINI.
Rev. F. Blalka, Bowlus, MINI.
Rev. H. Frommen, North Prai-
rie, MINI.
Very Rev. J. Wessendorf, Little
Falls, MINI.
Rev. H. Reflex, West Union,
Mimi.
Rev. James Kunz, Melrose, Mimi.
Very Rev. j. D. Stiegler, st. An
thony, MINI.
Very Rev. G.. Rauch, Long Prai-
RE, MINI.
Rev. S. Kuzniak, Perham, MINI.
Rev. Paul 0. s. B., Meier Grove,
MINI.
Rev. j. Bielejaki, st. Patricks,
MINI.
Rev. A. Knoll, Harding, Mimi.
Rev. j. Watcher, Melrose, MINI.
Rev. p. Shurek, Morrill,, MINI.
Rev. F. Hinnenkamp, st. Cloud,
MINI.
Rev. A. Wagner, st. Rose, MINI.
The parish is indebted to the
Right Rev. Msgr. A. Plachta for
the privilege Of celebrating the
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1933-05-18
S. C.. Farmers To
Sell Wool Collectively
Clip From Several Counties Will Be
Sold In This City in June
Date Not Set.

Wool growers from Stearns, Todd
and Pope counties gathered at Sank
Centre Community Club rooms on
Saturday evning, May 10, to discuss
wool marketing plans for this year.
After various marketing practices
were given consideration it was de-
cided that wool day would be
held at Sank Centre some time af-
ter June 18th at which time a large
quantity of wool could be sold in
one lot. In this manner it is believ-
ed that a considerable saving in
marketing can be accomplished and
greater return realized by the
grower.
Marketing practices carried out
as a local pool at Verndale, Pipe
stone, and Worthington were dis
cussed. At these points wool is as
sembled from all sections of the
community and interested wool
buyers are asked to place sealed
bids on the wool. The best bid
then is generally accepted on the
basis of grades previously agreed
on.
Ed Lenzmeier, county agent, dis
cussed the lamb improvement pro-
gram carried out in the county.
Among other things he stated that
only about 40 per cent of the lambs
sold from Stearns county grade as
tops" on the market. The balance
go as mediums and culls because
they lack condition or because they
are long tailed or untrimmed. With
demonstrations on docking and
trimming and later on with lamb
grading this condition can be over
come.
Wool conditions were also dis
cussed by the agricultural agent.
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