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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1933-03-23
Durdle Urges That More
Corn Be Planted
(By County Agent E. G. Dufdle)

Many of the growers coming to the
Office for farm seed loans are planning
a reasonably large acreage Of early
potatoes. Reports have come to us that
an unusually large tonnage of early
potatoes, many Of them from local
grown seed, will be planted this season.
At the potato outlook meetings held
last fall under the immediate direc-
ton of H. E. Drobish, then working
with potato growers Of the main po-
tato producing sections of the West,
Mr.. Drobish pointed out that last sea-
son had brought to the potato growers
of this section an increase in price
over other sections in the west, due to
slight decrease in acreage and an
added decrease in yield due to water
shortage. AS Mr.. Drobish said at this
time last seasons production and price
pointed out clearly what he had been
urging upon growers and dealers in
this section that a decrease in pro-
duction down to within normal con-
sumption would be necessary to estab-
lish fair returns upon the early potato
crop. Potatoes actually sold in the
northwest markets last year at pre-
MUM over other sections, because pro-
duction was within consumptive de-
mands
From all indications at this time as
to paintings we would urge that indi-
vidual farmers consider carefully gen
eral market conditions, normal de-
mands in the northwest markets, and
increased paintings of potatoes FOL
home consumption, before definitely
deciding upon their acreage Of early
potatoes for this section. From the U
S. Outlook bulletin for 1888 there il
nothing in the general outlook for the
marketing Of early potatoes whlcf
would indicate high returns this year
We realize that many are going tt
ask what may be planted and agar
we suggest the possibility of field corr
as crop which may be used for hom'
grain production. Outstanding corr
producers of the county find that earl.
planting, April 20 to May S, is tn
safest insurance against heavy infes
tation by the corn ear worm.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1933-03-23
Plan Now To Beautify
Yard and Gardens
(By County Agent E. c. Durdle)

The season is again with us when
many are considering new adventures
in improving the Identification OF the
yard. Let us again call to your atten-
ton that adopted practice is, wnere-
ever possible, a division OF the yaro
into three general areas, public, service
and garden area. There are very rev
wards in which this division cannot be
made and the following of this plan
will add much to the pleasure which
one will get from the program OF the
yard Identification.
The one outstanding thing which We
wish to mention at this time is that
special features in yard Improvement,
such as pools, rockery, bird baths, or
sun dials, belong in the so-called gar
den area, which is the area devoted
to a very definite plan for lawn, shrub
berry and flowers and the special fea-
lures, the entire area being closed in
by the proper planting of trees ana
shrubs so that it is more or less pri-
vate. This area is practically always
located at the side or rear of the resi-
dence.
Anyone contemplating general i'm
provement of the yard may get in
touch with the extension office ana
we shall be glad to discuss plans with
them Let us keep clearly in mind that
these improvements do not need to
cost but very little in actual cash OUT
lay and it would seem that now is a
good time to start these improvements.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1933-03-23
Lloyd Wiehl Named
On State Tax Body

Attorney L. L. Wiehl Of Yakima was
a visitor at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. M M. Wiehl, across the
river, Sunday. Mr.. Wiehl has recently
been appointed Yakima county repre-
sentative on the Interstate Tax and
Escheat division Of the State Tax Com
mission. This is high honor for Lloyd.
He says, however, that the discharge
of his new duties will not interfere in
any way with his rapidly growing law
practice.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1933-03-23
First Asparagus Reported
From Cold Greek

The first asparagus of the season was
reported by Carroll Meeker OF Cold
Creek, who says that about pound
was cut for dinner Sunday, March 10,
at the Meeker ranch. He brought IN
several stalks that have been on dis
play In the postoffice this week, the
longest measuring % inches, and which
grew, he said, in the open field near
a pipeline.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1933-03-23
Local Men to Enjoy
Salt Water Fishing

Edmund Anderson, Fred Gilhuly and
j. M. Shinn expect to leave Saturday
morning for Seattle, where they will
attend the first annual fishing party
put on by the west side sportsmen.
While there they will be guests at q
smoker held at the Washington Ath-
letic club, and at the fishing party at
Holmes Harbor. They will return to
White Bluffs Sunday evening.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1933-03-23
Federal Aid
For Crop Loans
Is Explained
LARGE CROWD OF GROWERS AT
TEND MEETING AT LIBERTY
HALL TUESDAY EVE

In order that CnOSe uaGcfcSCc0 Ill
orchard loans from the Regional Ag-
ricultural Credit Corporation this year,
might fully understand the provisions
and details of these loans, meeting
was held Tuesday evening at Liberty
Hall. E. G. Durdle, county agent, dis
cussed the loans as they would apply
to the growers of this county, and also
explained the seed loans, handled
through the extension service. He said:
"Those apple growers of the county
who are interested in securing enough
money to carry them through the sea-
son should make their request 1or an
application blank direct to the Re-
pional Agricultural Credit Corporation
lin Spokane. The Office there Will then
mail application blanks to the party,
these to be filled out by the party and
returned to the Spokane office when
an inspector will check the general
situation of the applicant. So lar as
we know or have been informed, these
blanks will not be generally avallaple
in the county. We personally requested
a small lot of these but to date have
not received them.
"In telephone conversation with a
party at the Regional office we learned
that applications for loans may De
made on the basis Of whatever the
grower figures it will cost to grow, har-
vest, pack and market the crop. Ii the
grower feels that this can be done Tor
so cents, the application may be made
for this amount and we understand the
security required would be first mort
gage on the crop. If, however, the cost
will be above this and this certainly
will be true in the great majority OF
cases, then the application should be
made for the amount which the grower
feels will. be necessary. II this case
additional security will be required AND
the amount above the so cents per box
We were definitely informed that there
is no need of one whiting down their
costs so as to be able to get under the
so cents or under per box, as their
Office force is well informed on grow
ing costs and they would check TINS
closely. We understand that loans fol
SO cents or less will be passed on dl-
rectly at the Spokane Office. While ap'
plications for loans for any amount
above this must go to Washington, D
c., before being finally passed upon.
Growers wishing loans should MAKE
their application for blanks just al
soon as possible, as it is bound to re-
quire quite little time before thes
can be definitely passed upon. w
should be glad to try to answer an
questions that growers may have OF
this general problem"
Following Mr.. Durdle's explanation
of the terms of these loans, dis
cussion was held, many of the grow
ers present asking questions as to par
ticular cases.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1933-03-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Schilling and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Jenkins we're the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George Wag-
ner and family Sunday evening at
chicken dinner
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1933-03-23

Benediction is being held by FIR. Joda
at seven-thirty every Tuesday evening
during Lent, at St. Mary's Catholic
church. After services, the Study Club
meets at the home of Mrs. Bert Shan
ahan. j. M. Cooper Of Hanford and
Miss Olive Walker of White Bluffs
have been appointed leaders Of the
Study Club.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1933-03-23

Mrs. Mary Davis, assistant county
agent, will be in White Bluffs Satur-
day, March IS, to demonstrate the
cooking of wheat and wheat dishes.
The demonstration will be held in the
basement of the Lutheran church, be-
ginning at pm. Anyone in the COM
munity who is interested will be vel
come.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1933-03-23

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
INVESTMENTS OF
 THE UNITED GAS IMPROVEMENT co.
Federal Trade Commission Resumed Hearings and Details of Gas Co. Were Revealed

Washington, March S.-(UP)- Details of investments of the United Gas Improvement Co, in Connecticut. were described to-day when the federal trade commis- sion resumed inquiry into public utilities.
 Examiner Edwin T. Harris, who examined the books of the hold ing company, testified that United Gas in December, 1880, owned 6S3,353 out of 1.147.S60 shares of common stock of the Connecticut Electric Service company. This stock, according to entries on the books. cost the United company, $27.349,339.4S.
 In March. 1881, United Gas pos sessed 17,2S6 out of 32,500 shares of common stock of the Hartford Gas Go. and 210,617 out of 299.- 49S shares of the Connecticut Gas and Coke Securities company at q book value of $2,313,431.29.
 Largest of the companies in which the United acquired con- siderable stock was the Connecticut Railway & Lighting company. The examiner testified that in Decem- Der, 193O. a total of 39,046 out of S9,772 shares of its common stock and 71,S05 out of S1, ,429 shares of preferred stock were owned by the United company.
 These large stock holdings gave the United Gas more than 64 per cent of the voting control of the Connecticut Railway & Lighting company. s&
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
State is Under Three-Ply Legal Holiday - Gov. Cross Has Issued Three Pr0clamatiOns Since Crisis Began-Bankers of State Puzzled Over Scrip
WOODIN ISSUES
 SOME NEW ORDERS

Hartford. Conn, March 8.-(UP) An emergency banking law, which gives the state banking com missioner virtually the same dic- tatorial powers over state institu-e tions that the secretary of the treasury has over federal banks, passed in the general assembly to- day.
 The measure was introduced in both houses and passed under sus- pension of the rules.
 The new law will give the bank ing commissioner power to regu- late the nature of assets to guar antee certain deposits, makes it necessary to segregate all new de- posits accepted now so that they may be withdrawn at any time. and provides severe penalties for infractions.
 Meanwhile the state was under a three-ply legal holiday. The federal order, of course, has been in force since Sunday night. Mon- day Governor Wilbur L. Cross is sued a proclamation extending the two-day holiday originally ordered by Lieutenant Governor Roy C.. Wilcox, and last night he issued a second order.
 Last nights proclamation was issued by the governor under tho
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
BODY OF MAYOR CERMAK LIES IN
 HUMBLE HOME
Hearse Bearing { h e Re- mains Passed Through the Streets Lined With Over 100000 People

Chicago, March (UP)-Mayor Anton Joseph Cermak lay in the front parlor of his modest red- brick home in the Boehmian sec-, ton today after a hearse bearing his body wound through streets packed with 100000 persons.
 Neighbors who knew the martyred mayor when he was a youth selling cordwood stood about the house, or approached to ask 'is there anything we can do?"
 Cermack's tragic homecoming from Miami, where he fell under an assassin's bullet. was like a flash-back through his life. At the Illinois Central station, the train was met by dignitaries of nation, state and city. At his home were folk whose tongues still carry the. Bohemian accent of the land of their birth.
 Even those who had controlled their grief at the touching moment when relatives climbed weeping from the train were moved by an incident at the home.
 Kehoe. the mayors pet chow, came bounding when the door opened. Sobs of those who en- tered quieted the dog and he crept back into corner.
 The mayors body will be taken in cortege tomorrow to the City aHll to lie ill state for "A hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
RESERVE BANK
 IS AFTER THE
 BOARDED GOLD
Will Give Aid to Banks, But the | l. Latter. alter. Must Give Up Their Gold Sup=. plies

New York, March S-CUP)- The Federal Reserve Bank started a nationwide drive to recapture gold to-day, after being authorized by Secretary of the Treasury William Woodin to open for limit ed resumption of rediscounts and currency payments to member banks. ..
 The Federal Reserve Bank will assist member and non-member banks to conduct the limited emer- gency business authorized by Sec retary Woodin only if they "are complying with the spirit and the purpose as well as the letter" of emergency banking regulations. and only if they turn into the Fed eral Reserve Bank all gold and gold certificates owned in their own right.
 The relaxation of restrictions on the Federal Reserve Bank was an- nounced here during the night,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
SOCIETY WOMAN OF NEW YORK KILLED
 IN AUTO TRAGEDY
Marjorie WoOdhOuse Leidy
 Met Death When Auto Dropped Into Bronx River - Husband Was Hurt

New York, March S-(UP)- The socially prominent Marjorie Woodhouse Leidy, of Captain Lane, Rye, was killed to-day when her automobile, in which she was riding with her husband, Carter R. Leidy of Philadelphia. crashed through a guard rail and dropped into the Bronx river.
 The car fell 30 feet and landed upside down. Three gas station attendants who saw the crash aided Leidy, suffering from minor injuries.
 Leidy was taken to Fordham hospital, where it was said his in- juries were not serious. He is a former husband or Eff" Widener, widely known in Philadelphia so- cial circles.
 Mrs Leidy, daughter of Bur lington, Vt, banker, was married several years ago to Frederick Will liam Proctor, heir to the Proctor & Gamble soap millions, from whom she was divorced.
 Leidy attracted nationwide at- tention in 1920 when as a 19-year old college freshman, he eloped with Josephine (Fif) Widener. The young couple. cut off from paren- tal funds, started housekeeping in a cottage. They were divorced in 1925,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
Raids On Speukeasies Not Ended But Agents
 Drift To Other Fields

critics. eff the local authorities care to assume their share of re- sponsibility it would seem that the restrictions congress has placed in the law, will effect a fairer dis tribution of responsibility than has been possible under mere adminis- trative action"
 Reduction in the prohibition bu- reau force also Is contemplated as a result. of the new plans of opera tion, Woodcock said. He expects to effect this reduction after July 1. Woodcock said that the bureau un- der restrictions of the reduced ap- propriations, would be forced to confine its activities almost entire ly to manufacturers and transport CTS of liquor. Tt Is probably a good thing in the long run." he commented. "becaues it would tend to focus attention upon the re- sponsibility of local authorities up- on speakeasies and similar viosa- tions. and make our work more ef- fective by fixing a more definite obiectivo.~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
DEALS FOR COUNTY COM MISSIONER IN
 STATE CONDEMNED
Democratic Members of House Agreed to Ignore
 Any Dem ocrat Not Regularly Endorsed For
 That Offce-Liquor9 Commission Completed

Hartford, Conn.,. March 8-(UP) Democratic members of the house today agreed to "ignere as outside the democratic party" any demo- crat not regularly endorsed can- didate, who accepts a county com missionership as a, result of recent deals with republicans over minor court judgeships. s,
 The house minority body met in caucus after, adjournment to draw up resolutions in which they de- clared the choice of county com- missioners belongs rightfully to us and that any deal whereby other democrats might be presented with such offices, against our expressed decision. would tend utterly to demoralize our organization
 1.-The caucus expressed it's mem- SDership as pledged to support reg ularly chosen candidates and paved the way for a new factional fight over certain commissionerships whfch. it has been reported, were offered in return for democratic support in the senate to republican judgeships.
 In the senate seven judgeships were acted upon favorably, includ- ing one which renamed Judge Will
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
Chair1nanships In Senate Assigned By
 Steering Committee
L der Robinson. Said Senate Would Make The m Effective o Il Thurs sday First Woman Ever to Receive Craftsmanship Was Sen= atOr CaraWay

Washington, March S.-(UP)- Committee chairmanship plums in the senate were assigned today by the democratic steering committee. Majority Leader Robinson an- nounced the senate would make them effective tomorrow in an organization meeting.
 Outstanding committee chair manship assignments were:
 Appropriations, Glass; banking and currency, Fletcher: finance, Harrison: foreign relations. Pitt man; military affair, Sheppard; l; agriculture. Smith; and naval af- fairs, Trammen.
 Senator Copeland, dem, N. r.. was assigned chairmanship of the powerful rules committee.
 Senator Long. dem, La, was as- signed committee memberships, thus apparently ending the feud with Robinson which caused him last year to resign from commit tees in protest against the demo- cratic leadership.
 The first woman ever to head a senate committee will be Sena-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08

Washington, March - (UP) The Prohibition Bureau is im- mediately shifting concentration of it's activities from speakeasies to sources of supply. Prohibition Di.
 rector Woodcock said today that this did not mean, however, that prohibition agents would cease raids upon speakeasies. The change in policy was adopted, he said. In compliance with provisions of the bureaus appropriations, which omitted funds for the purchase CT evidence. Congress expressly re- uuested that the purchase of evi- dence by agents be halted. AL though the appropriation is for the fiscal year beginning July l. Woodcock said he believed the new policy should be effective at once.
 "The great bulk of complaints which reach this office and the field offices are in regard to speakeasies," the director said. Tn the future. the officials of this bureau must refer such complain ants. in the main. to the local auth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
Powers Of Dictator Given Commissioner
 Of State Banking
SECRETARY W00D|N ISSUES ORDER FOR
 NO SCRIP MONEY

Washington March S-(UP)-Secretary of Treasury Woodn said to-day that scrip clearing house certi- oates would be issued during the present banking emer' gency." ,. stead of scrip clearing house certificates under plan now being formulated by the Roosevelt administration
 Woodn's statement was made after discussion with newspaper men during which he said M will not issue ap- prova for the issuance of scrip before Friday You
 Secretary Woodn did not indicate when the currency to be issued would ready He said several days would be required whip into shape program to return the nation to normacy and ensure sound banking structure.
 Woodn indicated that events of the last AS hours had convinced the Roosevelt administration that the of scrip clearing house certificates IOUs and other types of paper was not the expedent needed in the present situation
 Woodin's statements clearly indicated that the Roose. welt administration is definitely, and for a pledged to the program laid down in President Rooseves inaugural address when he said here must be sound but adequate currency."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
SENATOR HOLDS
 UP STEAMER FOR
 HALF AN HOUR
Bronson Cutting of New Mexico Refused to Get Up and Took His Time, About It

Colon, c. E.. March S-(UP)- Senator Bronson w. Cutting of New Mexico held up the touring French Line Steamer Lafayette for 30 min utes in quarantine today by refus- ing to get out of bed when called.
 ,"I'll get up when I am good and ready" he retorted when urged to come out of his stateroom. He dressed at leisure and presently emerged.
 Passengers reported the liner re- fused to accept American dollars on the last two days of the voyage. The cashier explained he was un- able to accept dollars against francs because of the lack of off, ciaI quotations on the dollar. Pas sengers were asked to sign checks for liquidation at the official rate after arrival in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
ROOSEVELT TO BE DICTATOR
 IN THE CRISIS
Unless Congress Presents. Plans Thursday 10 Con-
 trof Situation He Will Again Assume the Lead
BY LYLE c. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent


 Washington, March 8-(UP)- President Roosevelt will ask con- gress at it's special session tomor- row to concentrate on immediate legislation affecting the present financial emergency, it was in- dicated today in sources close to the president.
 MT Roosevelt was expected to request through congressional lead- CTS that both houses recess imme- diately after swift passage of emergency legislation in order to study and draft measures for a complete rebuilding of the nations banking structure.
 Friends of MT Roosevelt indicat- ed he was hopeful that his recom- mendations would be sufficient to take care of the present situation. It was indicated, however. that should this not be. the case, MT Roosevelt was prepared to take the leadership again as he did in issu- ing the proclamation fer nation al bank holiday.
 In his message to congress the president is expected to request that he be given broader executive powers enabling him to meet all (Continued on Page Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
MAHANEY WAS NOMINATED AS
 COMMISSIONER
Caucus of Democrat Legis= latOrs of N ew Haven County Placed Him in the Saddle To-day
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY (Dcmocrat Staff Man)

State Capitol, Hartford. Conn. March 8 = Especial to. the Demo crat) - Representative Daniel J. Mahaney of Waterbury was nom mated tor county commissioner at a caucus of the democratic legisla- tors of New Haven county held this afternoon following adjournment of the general assembly. Others seeking the post, including John J Fitzgerald of Ansonia, Joseph De- vine of New Haven. and Frank McDermott of West Haven, with drew.
 At the same caucus Representa- tive Thomas Molloy of Derby was nominated for county auditor. This nomination is equivalent to cleo ton, as each party is entitled to one auditor. MT Molloy was not
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-08
PAYROLLCHECKS Z PASSED OUT TO CITY EMPLOYES
Other Workers Here Were Also Presented With Checks They Will Be HOnOred Anywhere

Thousands of payroll checks were issued today in Waterbury to city employees, factory and office work CTS and to the Mutual Aid Unem- ployed committee workers. The re- sources of the City of Waterbury and the industrial plants of the city are in back of the temporary equivalents of money. They are negotiable in all form of business.' Merchants are expected to honor them and to remit change to a reasonable extent. The checks are made payable to bearer and may be used as payment or as change. In other words d person is to give and take the factory or city's scrip" <.
 Another meeting of the Water bury Clearing House association was held today, but no action was taken. Word had been received by the bankers that no federal scrip would be issued. Whether Water
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