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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12

The appointment of Edwin G. Wood
ward as Dairy and Food Commissioner by
Governor Cross comes as somewhat of
surprise to political ranks. There is no
doubt but what the appointment is
purely one Of merit Mr. Woodward who
will assume his new duties on May /, is
manager of Grassland Farms at Salisbury
an outstanding dairy farm in the state.
He is not native Of Connecticut, but of
Missouri, where he grew up on farm
He majored in dairying at the University
of Missouri and continued his studies in
this field Of husbandry at other institu-
tions. He has instructed in dairying at
several universities. At present he is
vice-president Of the State Dairymen's
Association and is also on the Milk Pro-
ducer's Council. Although endorsed by
the democratic town committee Of Sails
bury, Of which he is member, it
is doubtful il his political ambitions are
pronounced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12

Uncle Sam is now issuing 81 stamp
that will never be affixed to a piece Of
mail. It's not good for postage. The
stamps are to be attached to licenses that
are issued for game bird hunting. The
migratory bird conservation bill goes into
effect June 16. One Of it's provisions IL
the 81 stamp tax. Proceeds 20 towards
creating more bird sanctuaries and feed
ing grounds. County seat postoffiees and
those where the annual receipts exceed
$1,000 annually will offer the stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12
in
New York
ny PAUL HARRISON

New York.--Some of the gay
spot proprietors must have been to
New Orleans and discovered lag
nappe, which Is the fine old Gus
tom merchants have of giving a
present, however small, with every
purchase.
Doubtless competition has some
thing to do with such generosity.
Anyway Gotham's vendors are
throwing In little something ex-
ira these days and nights. some-
times It's special cocktail fea-
turcd by the establishment, or a
souvenir booklet; cigarets, or in
dividuai entertainment.
At the Park Lane cafe a GUS
toner can have q sketch of him
self made by an artist named Ito.
Or he can watch the card tricks
of sydney Ross, a magician from
tells fortunes At the Chapeau
Rouge, a night club, Gali-Gali
goes around to the tables and does
amazing sleight- of hand stunts !.
Fred Heating. magician, actor and
Broadwnymnn, presides at III Mo-
rocco In Sennetts Pub. the
why INCiiG UAbHtSty vi 9bpuaWAJp
patrons are provided with clay
pipes and little Jars OF tobacco.
And tho Tic Toe Club has
an irOn-cIad nO.tiDptng policy
Ia negativc--but positively
uniquc-type of service.
NIGHT LIFE ON HIGH
The Tic-Toc, on the tip-top OF
tho Park Central hotel. IN typical
OF what seems to be new upward
trend---upward In altitude, / mean.
Maybe it's q reaction from the days
of earth-bound basement speak
castles. La cicmaillcre, very ele-
gantiy Partisan, Is on the 18th floor
OF house overlooking Central
Park. And LEseargot dor, spe-
ciaIizing In snails, has q 10th floor
location not far Off Broadway.
Pretty soon the hotel roofs VIII. BIO
opened, and then New York night
life really will be up in the air.
There's also q definitely Frenchy
trend In cabarcting. though tho
GalIic influence Ia likely as not TO
end with the name over TIM
front door. One Of the three floors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12
DAILY WASHINGTON
MERRY-GO-ROUND|
By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT ALLEN :

He's Just Crazy Bout the Macy and the Navys Crazy
Bout Him; An ApprCiscI of the Cabinet Career of
Claude Augustus Ssccnson; Department Is Actually Run
By Colonel Henry Lathrobe Rooseve Assistant Secre-
tcry Divides NTH President An Real Anthority.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12
Know Your Waterbury
It's History, Facts and General Information
BRASS CITY FACTS
o iMNEl

(. The fourteen proprietors OF Mat.
tatuck waterbury whose names
appear in the first Indian deed OF
August 20, 1874, are Neeaheagin,
John Compound. Queramouch,
Spinning Squaw, Taphow, Chere,
Aupkt, Caranchnquo. Patucko.
Atumtucko, James, Uncowate, Mem
npush Squaw and Allwaush.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12

A. Henry vi, part 2, act ..
scene 2.
Q. How old Is Professor AL
bert Einstein?
A.. Tifty-four.
G. How long did 1t take Harry
Pidgeon to make his trip around
the world In 34-foot ketch-
rugged boat?
A. Almost four years.
@. Who played tho role Of
Dolores Del Rios aunt In "Flying
Down to Rio?
A.. Blanche Friderici.
Q. What IL the origin Of the
name "Garden OF Eden?"
A.. The name Eden IN tradition
ally derived from q Hebrew word
meaning delight, pleasure. Some
scholars connect II with the Baby
lonian word "Edinu." meaning u
fold or park.
q. Give the population OF
Charlottesville, Va.
A. The 1880 census enumer-
ated 16,245.
@. What IN a magnetic storm?
A. A sudden disturbance OF the,
magnetic field surrounding the
earth. occurring simultaneously
over the whole earth, commonly
lasting several hours or even q
day or more, and shown by rapid
changes In the direction OF tho
magnetic needle. 81
II you want COPY Of our buiic-.
tin Short Wave Radio, write 10 tho
Waterbury Democrats washington
Bureau, enclosing Ave cents In (
postage stamps. ,6
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12

Long Hill was located east OF
tho city extending from Mad River
to Jercmy's Brook which was be-
tween Long and Chestnut Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12

Torrington In 1927; George Pick
cring Chapman, born In Warwick,
II. l., in 1905. Charles Sherman
Chapman, born here In 1855 (son
OF Warren SeIah).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12

Leopold Stokowslsi, leader of the Phila-
delphia orchestra, sits on saddled saw
horse while conducting Why doesn't he
adopt the Coolidge electric horse and get
some action?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12

The Abagadassctt Club was
formed In 1902, u social orgnniza-
ton, dissolying In 1914.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12

George Horace Lorimer Ii excited be-
cause 1--WE have government by ANA
tours" 50 maybe we're really getting back
to normal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12

John Kcndrick was mayor from
1854 to 1856.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12

Woodiawn terrace was named by
II. w. Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12

All vehicles must be lighted not later
han 6:67 O'Clock tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12

@. 20 what race do the Amcri-
can Indians beiongf
A. Red race.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12

Q. On what date did George
Washington take his first oath OF
ONCE az president OF the United
States?
Vaetf an sTFQ0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-12

q. Does Poland control Lith-
uania?
4. No, It is an independent
country.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY GIVES
DONATIONS TO VETERANS HOSPITALS

Sored for the units of the valley by
the 8 ct 40. A prize of SIS is given
to the winner to be used in chtd
welfare work. The contest will take
place in February.
Past president IS and past secre-
tary S pins were awarded to Ber-
nice Jobes and Helen knights re-
spectively.
An interesting scheme for max
ing money has been inaugurated by
the unit the mystery package. -
At each meeting a gift donated by
the activities chairman is sold and
the money raised by this means is
placed in the educational fund. At
last night IS meeting Attic Johnson
was donor of the mystery package
which was awarded to Mrs. Edward
II. Law.
Announcement was made of the
broadcast at p. m. December 81
over KFSD by Nellie Fitzpatrick,
junior past twenty-second district
president and present rehabilitation
chairman. Mrs. Fitzpatrick will
discuss the meaning of rehabilita-
ton to the Auxiliary.
Since the sergeant-at-arms, Phyl-
lis Hawley, has left the valley,
Fannie Kuhn was voted into that
office.
While all this business was be-
ing discussed last night the men,
bers were equally busy folding the
anti tuberculosis society stamps in
to envelopes to be mailed out in
the annual campaign.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11
FINAL PLANS FOR
BENEFIT BRIDGE
PARTY OUTLINED

Final plans for the benefit bridge
tea to be given Saturday afternoon
in the Ten Thousand club house
under the auspices Of Junior Ten
Thousand clubs Social Welfare sec
ton, were made at last nights sec
ton meeting held at the home OF
Miss Roberta Edgar on West Main.
The tea will take place at 2 p.
m. Saturday, December Is, when
the auction and contract games
will begin. Many prizes have been
donated through the generosity Of
local merchants, others having do
mated the refreshments.
All proceeds will be used in work
With the county detention home,
the project for the year. The pub
lie is given a cordial invitation to
attend and promised a delightful
evening. Tickets may be secured
from any section member or may be
obtained at the door.
While talking over their plans
last night the section members
made quilt blocks for the Clothes
closet. Miss Edgar served delicious
refreshments.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11
DETENTION HOME
NEEDS CHRISTMAS
AID FOR CHILDREN

With Christmas not only a time
for personal rejoicing but for con-
tributing to others happiness, the
county probation department re-
minds those who wish to aid the
unfortunate that the detention
home would be grateful for assist
ance at this holiday season.
E. A. Nance, county probation
officer, says thai any gifts of toys
or food for the Christmas dinner
viii be greatly appreciated.
The Junior Ten Thousand club S
Social Welfare section is planning
to supply fruit. candy and decorate
a tree for the youngsters. giving
them a Christmas party, but as
they wish to sponsor a definite
project, it is understood at present
that they will not contribute gifts.
Not only the children in the home
but needy children IN the neighbor-
hood are welcome Christmas at the
detention home, and any one wish
ing to make the day a happy one
for them is assured that their con-
tributionS will be more than well
come.
Helpful education work is the
aim of the county probation de-
partment, the staff endeavoring to
turn the delinquent children that
come under its jurisdiction into the
paths that will make them useful
and happy members OF society.
The success OF their efforts is in
dicated by the fact that children
Who have formerly been inmates
love to return, Nance pointing out
that many ask to come back TO
visit.
Recently a youngSter was kept
in the home for several days, states
Nance, and the atmosphere at the
home was such that the child free
" talked Of his troubles and earn
estly desired to make a new start.
When his relatives came for him
they were delighted with the change
in his attitude and in the type of
treatment, sympathetic understand
ing. which he had received.
The home can not have too many
toys for children or clothing, ac-
cording to Nance, as SO many needy
cases come before it that whenever
possible. the articles are placed
where they will be most needed and
appreciated.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11

Many articles were sent to veter-
ans in hospitals yesterday by men,
bers of Boyce Aten unit who met
last night in the Veterans hall for
their regular meeting.
AS this month is rehabilitation
month these gifts were made in
keeping with that spirit. To the
veterans hospital at Sawtelle the
following gifts were sent: four
wheel chair robes, made from warm
materials, and tied in attractive
colorS; two bed jackets, one recre-
alton pillow; to the Sacramento
hospital, two pair of bed sox, two
pair bed slippers, two scarves and
one wheel chair pad and cover
were sent.
In addition the unit voted to
send $40 to the department rehabil-
itation fund. Each unit in the de-
partment makes a like contribution,
the entire sum being used to re-
member each veteran in the hos
pitals at Christmas.
The same sum of $40 was sent to
the department child welfare fund
so that no child of a veteran will
go without a remembrance during
the holiday season.
In cooperation with the Imper-
ial Valley League for the Hard of
Hearing, the sum of $3.50 was voted
to the fund for purchase of an aud
iometer.
Ritualistic Contest
Announcement was made of the
annual ritualiStic competition spon-
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11
SECTION HEARS
REVIEW OF PRIZE
WINNING NOVEL

"The House in the Hills" French
prize winning novel by Simone
Ratel was delightfully."- reviewed
yesterday for members of the Ten
Thousand clubs Twice Told Tales
section, Mrs. Donald w. Ketchen
telling the story at the H. @. Dill
Ter home, 473 Hamilton avenue.
The book is the story of charm
ing and intelligent wife and
mother whose life is spent in act
ing as a buffer between her chill
dren and their despotic father.
Mrs. Ketchen skillfully presented
the various characters in the book,
the events leading to its climax
and the half compromise with
which it ends.
At the conclusion of the pro-
gram Mrs. Diller served tempting
refreshments, Mrs. Ketchen pre-
siding at the tea table which was
attractive with its centerpiece of
chrysanthemums and its service of
gay hued pottery.
Members present were Mesdames
Donald w. Ketchen, NJ A. Contos,
Irving r. Raab, Forrest E. Kutz,
Lee Nuffer, Earle G.. Davis, J. S.
Larew, D. B. Roberts, Charles E.
Anderson, E. j. Mack, Norman E.
Dupont, P. A. Murray, w. H.
Tyler, Jr., j. E. Brock, 0. J. Brad
shaw, H. c. Diller, P. N. Van
Slyck. Mrs. Guy A. Weakley was
guest of the section.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11
Society
Clubs
THEATRE GROUP
PRESENTS PLAY
BY lENGLISHMAN

With Russia as storm center of
interest these days, the play to be
presented this week by members OF
the Experimental theatre will
prove of exceptional interest to val
ley theatre goerS.
Humor in this delightfully."- light
and entertaining play, THE Round
about" by j. B. PrieStley. lies in
the efforts of Comrade Staggles of
Soviet Russia to convert the SER
wants of an English upper class
home to the tenets Of the soviet.
It has been said that there is no
class so snobbish or so conServa- =
tive as the English servants, and
Comrade Staggles meets with this
conservatism in his attempts TO as
sure the group of their equality
with their employers. Comrade
Staggles is played by Noel Smith.
Other COMEDY characters include
Lady Knightsbridge, played by Mrs.
Norman P. Pearse Of Seeley, whose
life is spent in finding jobs for her
numerous relatives; and by Chur-
ton Saunders, played by George
Carter, whose epigammatic COM
rnents upon the various situations
which arise furnish much amuSe-
ment.
The actual plot revolves around
the efforts of Pamela Kettlewell
(Alice PulliaIn) to reconcile her
parents, Lord Kettlewel Phil Re
mington) and Lady Kettlewell
(Helen Van Fleet. Pamela has
Just returned from Russia and has
brought Conrade Staggles with
her whose endeavors serve to COM
plicate rather than simplify mat
tiers.
This amusing play viii be given
Thursday and Friday of this week
at $50 p. m. at the Experimental
theatre in the main street Of Seel-
ey.
J. B. Priestley is well known
English author whose Good Com
panionS," was one of the best SELL
ers IN this country as well as in
England. All the charm and quiet
dry humor found in that book are
contained in THE Roundabout.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11
ALTAR SOCIETY
ELECTS OFFICERS

Mrs. ]. P. Eyer was chosen presi-
dent of st. Mary's Altar society at
the election of officers held yes
terday.
Other officers include Mrs. E. E.
Mailman, vice-president, and Mrs.
Frank Nesbitt, secretary-treasurer
The society is holding cooked
food sale on Saturday of this week,
the sale to be held in front of the
j. c. Penney Co. store on Main
street where all sorts Of delicious
home cooked foods will be avail
able. Proceeds win go to St
Mary's church.
Mrs. S. A. Dempster, 724 Holt
avenue, will be hostess tomorrow
at the regular afternoon card
party Of the society to begin at
2 p. m.
Refreshments will be served af-
ter the auction and contract games
and a cordial invitation is given to
those interested to attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11
SECTION ENJOYS
CONTRACT GAME

Members of the Advanced Bridge
section of the Junior Ten ThouS-
and club met last evening with
Mrs. Clarence Smith, 1855 FL Gen.
tro avenue.
At the end of the evenings con-
tract game, Mrs. Smith was found
to have high score. Membership in
the section which meets the first
and third Mondays of each month,
Is closed.
Those present were Mesdames
Paul Pace, Marion Buckholtz, Paul
Shaw, C. G. Montgomery, Fred A.
Baughman, Lee Nuffer, Clarence
Smith; the Misses Gene Edgar, Jean
Meyer, Alice Trout, Loal Freeman
and Katherine Huston.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11
GIRL RESERVES
VESPER SERVICE
TO BE SUNDAY

One of the traditional events Of
the Christmas season is the vesper
service given by the high school
Girl Reserves, a lovely service
symbolical of the true Christian
meaning.
Sunday, December 16, at p. m
in the high school auditorium the
service will be presented and a
cordial invitation is given all those
interested to attend.
The prelude will open with
selections from Schubert's "Un-
finished Symphony" played by
Kathryn Surface. Shirley Schoen-
burg will read the beautiful Bible
story Of Christmas while Kath-
crime Nuffer will give the story OF
The Other Wise Man"
Prayer will be offered by Rev.
Irving T. Raab after which the Of
fertory will be conducted.
Tableau depicting the Nativity
will follow traditional Christmas
songs being heard as an accompani-
ment to the scenes.
Those who are to supply music
include Betty Surface, Lorlne
Linekin and Geneveve Hinderks,
pianists; Roberta Barratt and
Maxine Spears, pianists; Kay
Clements, trumpet, and the girls
double trio, vocalists.
The impressive program will
end with the recessional.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11
RURAL RECREATION
COUNCIL CONDUCTS
MONTHLY SESSION

Rural Recreation council men,
bers gathered in the Veterans hall,
Imperial, last evening for their reg
ular monthly program and meeting.
The plan for each meeting, ac-
cording TO Earl V. c. Northrop, pre-
sident, will be introduction of one
or two new things and rehearsal OF
old by various center representa-
tiveS who thus will have practice in
leading and who will be enabled to
carry the work home to their
groups.
Last night Mrs. R. o. Kaylor and
Mrs. c. R. Mcqueen were leaders
for the various steps. Among the
dances practiced we're the troika,
American circle, varsouvienne and
quadrilleS.
Previous to the council meeting
the executive board met at the H.
Lee Landerman home.
Northrop appointed the first of
four committees on recreational ac-
tivitieS. Representatives from the
various centers will form these COM
mittees and in turn will appoint
committees in their centers to be
responsible for these activities in
the center meetings. Dramatics, de-
batting, music, games and recrea-
ton are the four committees to be
appointed.
The dramatics committee was ap-
pointed last night as follows: D. E.
Green, McCabe Eucalyptus; Miss
Esther Statler, Verde; Mrs. j. D.
Channon, Alamo; Mrs. w. j. Carle-
ton, Rose-Mesquite; Mrs. B. w.
Kimberling. Mt. Signal; R. P. Kay
lor. Westmorland; Max Fegeley,
Magnolia: Mrs. F. w. Leng, Jas
per; Mrs. Harry James, Meloland;
Mrs. R. B. Harmon, Eastside; L. E.
Hiteman, Calipatria.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11
BUSINESS WOMEN
CANCEL SESSION

Instead Of two meetings this
month, FL Centro Business and
Professional Women's club is plan
ming only one since there are so
many events during the holiday
season.
AS result the meeting for this
Wednesday has been postponed
until next week, Wednesday, De-
cember 10, at which time Christ
mas party will be held Details of
the meeting will be announced
later.
Members are reminded that the
Pritchard monthly book reviews
take place on Thursday of this
week and are urged to attend, The
lecture will be at p. m. Thurs
day in the Barbara Worth hotel and
the second will be Friday morning
at l0:30 a. m. in the city libra
ny.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11
SAYS POLITICS
HANDICAP FOR
LAW OFFICERS

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL. U.P) =
Law enforcement agencies in their
drive to eradicate potential John
Dillingers and Baby Face Nelson's
are hampered by political pressure,
j. Edgar Hoover, chief of justice de-
partment investigators told the ma
tional crime conference today.
Until political pressure is DOOM
ed, and until there arrives con-
tinual state of cooperation between
all arms of law enforcement" Hoo
yer said, I'VE must regard eradica-
ton of gangs like those of Dillin-
ger and others as transitory phases
of a condition which cannot change
overnight"
Hoover heads the federal forces
that killed Dillinger, Nelson and
other public enemies. He was the
first speaker at todays sessions of
the conference called to bring fed
eral, state and local agencies into
close cooperation and establish a
national institute of criminology re-
quested by President Roosevelt.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11
Schools
Churches
BENEFIT BRIDGE
PARTY LEADING
EVENT TONIGHT

Civic organizations are backing
the benefit bridge party sponsored
by the Imperial Valley League for
the Hard of Hearing to be held at
the Ten Thousand club house this
evening at 8 p. m.
Additional prizes have been Of
fered by Edgar Bros. and the
United Artists theatre as we'll as
those previously mentioned in
The Press. There will be eight
bridge prizes and door prize
giving everybody chance to win
something.
Realizing the value of this work
for hard of hearing children vari-
Gus civic organizations have Of
fered their cooperation. The Junior
chamber of commerce last night
took tickets to sell. The Rotary
club has donated five dollars to-
ward this fund. The Auxiliary of
the American Legion at their meet
ing last evening voted to con-
tribute $3.50 toward this work. The
Ten Thousand club is donating the
use of the club house as their con-
tribution toward the work. Cream
| for the refreshments have been
donated by the Sunland Dairy and
Mcbride Independent Dairy, Vari-
Gus persons interested in this
work have spent time getting res
ervations for tables In order that
this fund might be as large as
possible.
All who come are assured a
pleasant evening and will be help
ing a worthy cause.
Tickets may be obtained at the
door if not obtained previously.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11
BOOK SECTION
MEETS THURSDAY

In order to be able to hear the
book reviews by Virginia Cole Prit-
chard Thursday night, the Book
section of the Junior Ten Thousand
club will cancel its meeting at the
D. L. Goodrich home, Calexico.
Instead the section will meet at
8 O'Clock at the Barbara Worth
hotel to hear Mrs. Pritchard review
the December book lists.
Section members are asked to
meet first in the hotel lobby at
7:45 p. m. Thursday, later going
to the lecture.
The first Thursday in January
is to be the next meeting Of the
section and 1t will take place al
the D. L. Goodrich home at that
time.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-11
HARDING SCHOOL

In the 81 class, three fourthS of
the pupils had perfect attendance
during the first nine weeks of
school. The boys had very few
days absence and the girls only two
days. The pupils who had perfect
attendance are: Billie Cox, Rich
ard Estrada, Larry Duff, Bob Gill
kiSon, Carl Harwood, Carl Maupin,
Edward Mitchell, Joe Moloof, Sage
Nobe, Billie Dale OhmStede, Will
liam Shockley, Howard Vogt, Lloyd
Thibadeaux, Paul Torres, Jaunita
Reece, Nadine Schaeffer, Gladys
Sweeney, Dorothy Thompson. An
ma Saiz, Shizuko Watamura.
Miss Roberts second grade gave
a play entitled "Santa IS Helpers -
for Mothers club Friday afternoon.
The play told how children helped
Santa with toys and gifts when his
money ran short. The cast was:
Louise, Jacqueline Hubbard; Gerald,
Richard Williams; Shirley. Mary
Lou Paskle; Ann, June Swarthout;
William, Merlyn Miles; Lucy, Ma