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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
MORNING PASSED IN SILENCE FROM
 THE KIDNAPERS
Relatives Were Waiting to Hear About Girl and
 Rich Broker

Los Angeles, May 11--Up)- The safety of William r. Gettlc, kidnapped oil millionaire, wns placed above the needs of legal Justice today. Peace officers with drew, leaving the way c.enr for hls abductorB to demand ransom.
 E. E. Noon, lawyer intermedi- ary, awaited n message from tho kidnapcrs.
 Sheriff Eugene w. Biscailu1 of LOS Angeles county suspended ac. tivltlcs to permit negotiations.
 BqfOre declaring truce officers unearthod two possible clues.
 One concerned tho identity Of q middlo.nsed. Bmnrtly dressed wo. man who questioned friends of GcttIc n fow hours before the mil. lionnIro was liIdnnped by two masked gunmen .from the grounds of his pnlatial estnto in Arcndin late Wednesday night.
 She was described by Mrs W. George LutZi. wife of an architect employed by Gettlo to bcautify his estate. Mrs LutSi gaid tho woman approached hor and her husband as they dr0vo up to the grounds.
 They saw tho woman's cnr parked nonr the gates.
 Ihe second possible clue con corned nn automobile bearing III.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
Final Neze,S Flashes
ANOTHER GIRL KIDNAPED

Boston, May 11.-(UP) sheriff of Kennebunkport, Me, today reported by tele- phone to Boston police the Kidnapping of l3- year-old girl The childs name was not given. The sheriff said the girl, a blonde, was kidnapped by two men in club sedan bearing Massachu- setts number plates, and that the car headed to- ward Massachusetts. According to meagre in- formation given authorities here by the sheriff, the child can be identified by crossed right eye and an impeachment of speech.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
CONDITIONS OF
 BUSINESS HERE
 REPORTED GOOD
Chamber of Commerce in Its Monthly Review of
 Home Industry

Further improvement in business conditions Is noted as a result of tho monthly survey of the Chnm' Der of Commerce, summarizing ac- tivItles here during April, which was Issued today.
 Employment. keynote Of general conditions, Jumped more than 443 over March, and showed a gain Of April of last year. In addition, i,i60 men and womcn are working horc on federal projects and S55 on Mutual Ala.
 Bank savings, uso of electricity and gas, building permits, posto ! receipts, and telephone receipts all showed up more than favorably during the month.
 Tho summary follows
 Bank Cloarings-'rhe total bank clearings for tho month of April, amounted to $4,Sl4,400, a decrease of $t70,50O, as compared with tho month of March, 1D34, and m In. crenso of $i,407,900, us compared with tho month of April, le33.
 Bank Deblts - Tho bunk deblts Tor tho month or Apfll amounted to $24,935, ,0b8,60, an Increase of $600.. St7.74. as compared with tho month of March, i034, and m increase of $7,086, ,735,56 us com pared with the month of April, l033.
 Bank, Savings During the month of April, there was n not galn of $249,S97.73, as of tho Inst day of tho month,
 Building Permits During the month of March, there were Sl building permits issued, valued at $31,200, m Increase of 10 permits nndl ln decronso Of $2,750 In value as compared with tho month ol March, i93a, and an increase Of ! permits and m increase Of S1a' 775 in valuo, Na compared with tho month of April. 1888.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
GERMANY BIDS TO REARM

London, May UP)-Germany which has been buying airplanes heavily in the United States and Great Britain, made an open bid to- day for the right to re-arm herself in the air. Joachim von Ribbentrop, special German envoy on arms matters, suggested to Sir John Simon, foreign secretary, that Britain, France and Ger many enter into three-power air force conven- tion. Sir John was understood to have replied that Britain is not ready to discuss the matter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
WANTED A BATH
 AND ENJOYED TT

New York, May 11--CUP) v-An- tonic Fasso, 26 iobless, and home ,ess, was freshly bathed today and that is why he also was in jail
 Police explained he broke into the Brooklyn apartment of Mrs Matilda Wolf while she was out. He took bath. He washed his underwear and socks. Then to let them dry he stretched in obvious oleanness on divan. munching sandwiches and listening to the ra dio.
 Mrs Wolf found him thus. She screamed
 When police arrived Fasso stiil naked. Dartook of sandwich. He said he couldn't dress and leave until his clothes were dry
 But dress he did. and left for Iail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11

Noon said the following conyer. sation took place:
 "Will you pay soventy.five grand?" the caller, asked.
 "Why .," Noon hesitated.
 Make up your mind" came the curt demand.
 Al right" Noon said. "we'll pay"
 "Well, then, you follow instruc. tions and everything will be al- right" the voice said.
 Noon said his caller started to give instructions when the phone connection was broken.
 Meanwhile, police and sheriff. E deputies threw q cordon of officers around Los Angeles county. All automobiles leaving the county wore stopped and occupants care. fully sGrutlnized.
 Police said woman taken Into custody lnst night nfter making a suspicious remark to her landlndy probably would be released soon. They said they were convinced she was | pathological liar" who knew nothing about the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
PRESIDENTS VISIT TO HAWAII

Washington May 11.-(UP) President Roosevelt today discussed his projected trip to Hawaii this summer with Joseph Poindexter, gov ernor of the islands. Upon leaving the White House Poindexter said the president hoped to re- main in Hawaii for five days, visiting all the isl ands and possibly spending one day fishing. He said no date for MT Roosevelts arrival had been decided upon but that he believed it would be about mid-July
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
WOMAN KILLEDM AUTO ACCIDENT

Plymouth. Mass. May ll-(UPb "A West sOmeryille woman lost her life and three companions were injured when the automobile m which they were riding crashed into a parked car here last night.
 The dead woman was Mrs Ger trude kirchner. 3s. who died al Jordan hospital at 3 q. m. Those hurt were Ray Gould. ~ Baker Mreet. quincy. the driver, Peter Bowman. Medf0rd. owner of the cnr. and Mrs Isebn iicnr,. Somer. vile.
 Gould Hns arrested on n reck less driving charge.
 Di r. H. Bradley. town sri' Afinarinn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
TOO KHis LIFE

New Haven. May 1i-(UP)- William l.. Haupt, 7S, committed suicide by inhalins carbon monox- idle gas fumes in his closed gar age carly today. The body was found in his automobile. A length Of gatden hose had been attached to the exhaust pipe and directed 10 the front seat of the car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
WOMAN TRACKED
 VERY CLEVERLY

Bridgeport. Conn. May ll-- fUP)--A stranger called at the nome of John BartomioIi while tho latter was at work and vas met ni tl,e door by Mrs Barfomioii.
 "I've lust purchased your bus- bands car" he told Mfrs Barto' mioil. directed.
 rorlstratlon plates. installed a battery aad drove HNns
 It vas not until her luHlsand ensne homu for hupt,cf lnti nikIli that Mrs hnrfomInll rea'ized she tad haau anped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, May 1f--(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts of the current fiscal year to May 6. compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year: THIS YEAR Expenses LAST YEA This Year Expenses Last yeav 6,069, ,6o5. .0s7.42 $4,446, ,97S,37Sfs
 Receipts
 s2,sos.sio sie.77 si.705. 1891. .sis.5s
 Deficit
 s3.46f.3s4.174ss s2.7ll .0s7.059.5y Cash balance ...... s2.163.596.5ls.be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
BANK UNABLE TO
 FIND DEPOSITORS

New Britain. Conn, May II =. fuP) The Commercial Trust
 Company tx finding it difficult to | get rid of si06. 000 available t0 iis
 depositors through Receiver r. A. searle.
 The bank failed several years ago and recently 70 per cent dlr- idend wns announced. amounting to si7G.0oo. or thls amount sIo.' O0a has l,een paid out. the bnlnnre bring unealied for. There still lr si5,nVo on hepoTii lnwniiIns einim for the past w" years. beurle nnnounced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11

Plain City, o. May 11--(UP)-- Photographs of two men arrested in surprise raid at Richmond. Ind, today have been identified by employees of the Farmers bank of Platt City as the men who robbed the bank of sl3S5 Wednesday, po- lice announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
INSULL IS REARRESTED

Chicago, May 11.-(UP) Samuel Insult today posted $200,OOO surety bond for release on two federal indictments but was immediately re- arrested on two state charges of embezzlement. To secure his freedom from jail it was necessary for him togo the criminal courts building and arr range another bond of $50,00O on the state charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11

The bill In equity, filed in state supreme court, alleges that mis- management and neglect on tho part of tho directors was largely responsible for depletion of the assets of the bank, once third larg- ost In Boston with deposits Of $140,000,000
 Tho defendant directors, most of them outstanding figures in Now England business, include:
 President Henri l. Hartman of the United States Chamber of Commerce.: President Fred B. How land of tho National Life Inaur- ance company; President George B. Johnson of the R. II. White company; tho lato Jamcs S. Mur- phy, president of tho stickncy & Poor Spice company; the iata Hugh Bancroft, publisher of tho
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
NEW FLIGHT RECORD MADE

New York; May 11.-(UP)-A new flight record between Detroit and New York was claimed today by Col Roscoe Turner, speed flyer. He flew from Detroit to Floyd Bennett field in hour, S7 minutes and g seconds. The previous record, between Detroit and Newark airport, was 2 hours 26 minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
Murkets. At c GIunCe

Stacks rise fractions tO points in dull trading. Bonds irregular; U. $. government issues at new
 highs. Curb stocks dull and steady at small gains. Chicago stocks steady. Call money per cent. Foreign exchange irregular. Wheat unchanged to up M; corn oG "a Co i,s oats
 lower. Cotton steady at losses of to points. Rubber up 70 to l7 points. Silver futures oT 70 t0 IS points. liar silver unchanged at AZ cents an ounce. Copper SNi cents pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
' Prominent Men m NelU
 England Are Made he h Action
Atlantic National Bank of Boston, With Deposits of $l40,0O0,0OO Closed 2 Years Ago

Boston, May II - (UP) - The First National Bank of Boston today filed suit against A former directors of the defunct Atlantic National Bank of Boston, whose affairs took over following closing of the Atlantic National little more than two years ago.
 The suit mentioned no specific amount, but Attorney Bartholomew H. Brckey, counsel for the plaintiff said it might involve $50 .00O0 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-11
Wallpapers Asked $Z5, 900 For Rich BrokerWn1. GettLe
Broken Off Before Conditions Were Announced Gordon of Police Around the County
Los Angeles. May ii 1IjP1 T.

Los Angeles, May Il - (UP) -- demand for $75,ooo made today in telephone call purportedy from his kid
 napers The call received by E. E. Noon, attorney appointed to represent the Gettles The millionaire abducted from his country estate at Arcadia Wednesday night Noon said he inclined to believe he was talking to of the kidnapers intermediary appointed by @Ln~a
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1934-02-01
God's Name

'ontrived his mechanism
Id never be OBJ
N of his
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1934-02-01

with his sister, Mrs. Elmer Hender-
shot. The latter accompanied him to
his home here and is spending the
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Swauger, and other relatives
and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Smith and
Miss Sylvia Smith, of Kempton, were
Sunday guests of Misses Ethel and
Viola Broadwater.
Mr.. Emmons Lorrkin, Pittsburgh,
spent the weekend with his paren&s,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Younkin.
Miss lola Folk was a weekend
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Patton.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1934-02-01
iOus lunch was served.
Community Club Will Meet


The February meeting of the
Grantsville Community Club will De
held at the home of Mrs. Marshall
Beachy, Wednesday afternoon, Feb.
ruary 7. Care of Clothing" will be
the subject for discussion and demon
stration.
Minstrel Show a Success
A large number of people attended
the minstrel show which was present
ed by the Grantsville W. o. w. on Fri
day and Saturday evenings of last
week. Popular and old-time musical
numbers were rendered by Glen
Yoder, Harry Edwards, Otto Bender,
H. j. Bender, Harry Riley, Thomas
Jeffreys and Glen Miller; dances by
Alvin J. Yoder and W. M. Schaefer
and Little Jimmie and Mr.. Riley.
Mrs. Broadwater Entertains
Mrs. T. c. Broadwater entertained
at bridge at her home on Friday ev-
ening of last week. Four tables of
contract were in play. Prizes were
won by Mrs. j. F. Fahey, Mrs. T. D.
Maurer and Miss Ethel Broadwater.
Telephone Company Reorganized
At recent meeting of the share
holders of the Springs Mutual Tele-
phone Company held at Springs, Pa,
the present officials were reelected for
the ensuing year. They are: C. E.
Butler, president; G. D. Miller, vice.
president; I. j. Maust, manager; H. S.
Yoder, secretary-treasurer; G. W.
Diefenbach and M. B. Miller, auditors.
Twins to Become Nurses
Misses Harlene and Pauline Patton,
twin daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
man Patton, left here Sunday to enroll
as student nurses in the Memorial
Hospital nurses school, Cumberland.
Personal Mention
Miss Dorothy Edwards left here on
Tuesday to take up special course
of study at the University of West
Virginia, Morgantown, during the sec
ond semester.
Miss Emma Caulk, teacher of Eng
lish in the local high school, was taken
to Memorial Hospital, Cumberland,
for treatment for quinsy a few days
ago. During her enforced absence
her position in the school will be filled
by Miss Ruth Keller.
Rev. NJ. B. Miller attended the dis
trict ministerial meeting of the Men
monte church which was held at
Johnstown, Pa, last week.
Miss Kate Bannatyne attended a
State superintendent and supervisor
meeting, which was held in Baltimore
last week.
Ivan Swauger accompanied Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Benner of Oakland, to Han
cock, where he spent the weekend
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1934-02-01

In news story this week, it states
that 400 more acres of Garrett county
were added to the State forest the
past year While the State does take
better care of the property than lots
of people would, and while they do
plant trees upon it, wonder if that's
just another sign of future govern
ment ownership over everything in
this country.
Well here's hoping they never get
a hold on the newspapers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1934-02-01
DEER PARK

Some of the members of the Meth
odist Episcopal Epworth League are
planning to leave Deer Park Friday,
February 5, to attend the Epworth
League convention to be held at Graf
ton February ST at st. Andrews VI.
E. church.
Birthday Shower
Mrs. E. E. Sollars, secretary of
June Grove, No. 49,, w. 0. W., was
given a postcard shower recently by
members Of the organization and by
other friends, the occasion being her
birthday.
Personal Mention
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles R. Savedge
and daughter Madeline, of this place,
and Mrs. Olive Dutterer and son, of
Washington, Pa, motored to Wash
ington, D. c., on Sunday.
Mrs. c. C. Harvey, who was visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. McNemar at
Oakland, returned home on Friday.
Mrs. Clatterbuck, of Richmond, Va,
was recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. c. Clatterbuek in Deer Park.
Miss Frances Thrasher, Oakland,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1934-02-01

not we have six more weeks of win
ter.
The way 1 felt on Monday, old man
grounding can just stay in his hole
tomorrow and thus hasten the coming
of spring. And I still feel that way
about it, if you want to know.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1934-02-01

Wonder how the school officials
would have enjoyed waiting for a bus
along the highways on Monday morn
ing? Temperature about below, and
wind blowing hard enough to freeze
the ears off a brass monkey.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1934-02-01

Doing aims before men is not con-
demned as that would contradict
Matthew SIG, but the doing of them
before men to be seen of them. To
seek publicity in doing our aims is to
miss the reward of the heavenly Fa-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1934-02-01

The February meeting of the
Grantsville Community Club will be
held at the home of Mrs. Marshall
Beachy, Wednesday afternoon, Feb
ruary Z. Care of Clothing" will be
the subject for discussion and demon
stration.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1934-02-01
Friendship

No matter how prominent or how
numerous the advocates of error may
be, that is no reason why you should
espouse it. Personal friendship is one
thing, friendship for error is quite an
nthpr thing
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1934-02-01
Novel Birth Announcement

Novel Birth Announcement
Being an advertising man Charles
Hatch, of Portsmouth, Ohio, couldn't
resist telling the world about the fine
son Mrs. Hatch presented to him re-
Gently. So he had the following an
nouncement printed:
The 1888 Free Wheeling Hatch De
Luxe.
Specifications Gregory Charles
Hatch.
Make-Boy. When better babies
are built, we will be too old to care.
First Appearance-March &c, 1925
p. m.
Weight-71a pounds.
Wheelbase-20 inches. Easy to
handle, easy to park.
Lighting-Bright blue lamps, auto
matte DINNERS.
Horn-High frequency vibrator
type-loudest when fuel tank is
empty. task the man who owns one.)
Tires-Yes, but never at night.
Fuel-Gravity feed, 4 OF. tank,
More Smiles per gallon.
Engine-2 cylinder WOW.
Body-Well insulated; no squeaks,
but plenty of squawks and rattles.
No draft ventilation.
Color-Customary pink.
Special equipment-Powder puff,
gross safety pins, removable seat
covers.
Price, F. o. B.-Well, why bring
that up?
Somebody by name of Jack" wrote
my "little Shovel" from Mt. Lake
Park, and l would like to know who
his pap" is, cause he evidently
doesn't like my shape l always did
admit knock-knees, but never bow
legs. Well, you can see for yourself
what they sent me, and I'll accept
your sympathy later.
Dear Porgie: Well, ole top, you
sure think you are sompin, don'cha?
Well maybe you are at that, you do
know how to write column, an
that's sompin your pop don't know.
Now my pop, gosh, he's real guy
and you orta see him. He's not bow
legged and knock kneed like yours.
You should come to see me. We
could be pals. l need someone to go
to the barber shop with. Gosh how a
feller's hair does grow. Mine tickles
the back of my neck so much and my
MON tickles me under the chin. Now
amt that some way to do a feller!
There's someone all the time saying
goo goo, and da da to me and ticklin'
my toes and under my chin. Just wait
till you're three months old Teller and
you'll get it too. I'll bet you do cause
folk are silly that way, amt they?
Well I must hang my close on this
line. So long, your pal, just Jack"
q
Well, if l don't turn to something
else soon, you'll think l have gone
the way of all parents, with nothing
else to talk about.
When you think you are burning a
lot of coal in your furnace, just re-
member that on days like Monday and
Tuesday, The H. Weber & Sons Com
pany burns over fifteen tons. And
thought l had a big enough overhead.
X x II
Charles E. Boonie, from Neff's Mill,
Pa, sends in his subscription for fear,
he says, chat Scoop might take my
name in vain" 1 don't know Mr..
Boonie, but the boss editor says he is
a fine fellow, so that settles it.
could never take a fine fellows name
in vain-unless he was way back on
his subscription.
Due to the intense cold, Col. Bell
was unable to get around for his an
nual interview with the beasts of the
field and birds of a feather, so there
will be no prediction as to whether
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1934-02-01

Due to the intense cold, Col. Bell
was unable to get around for his an
nual interview with the beasts of the
field and birds of feather, so there
will be no prediction as to whether
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1934-02-01
IMPROVED
UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
CUNDAyI
CcHOOL Lesson
(By REV. P. b FIrZwATER. D. D., Mem
Der Of Faculty. Moody Bible
Institute OF Chicago.)
G. 1884. Western Newspaper Union.
Lesson for February 4
PUTTING GODS KINGDOM FIRST

LESSON TEXT-Matthew 6:1-34.
GOLDEN TEXT-Seek ye first the
kingdom of God and his righteousness,
and all these things shall be added un-
TO you Matthew 6:33.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Jesus Tells OF
Gods Care.
JUNIOR TOPIC-In Search of Riches.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
deserving One Master Only.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
1C-Putting First Things First.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1934-02-01

Having set forth in the previous
chapter the standards of the kingdom,
Christ the king now exhibits the IN
DERIVING principles which control the
subjects of the kingdom
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-10-18
MRS.. LERBECK OF
OOOLEY DIES HERE

Mrs. Meyer z. Lerbeck, ~, Of Doc
ley died at the Sheridan Memorial
hospital Thursday from a complica-
ton Of ailments. She had been In
poor health for over a year.
Funeral services we're held Sunday
from the Lutheran church at Doc
ley, Rev. O.. NJ. Simundson officiat-
Ing. Burial was made in the Plenty
wood Lutheran cemetery.
Mrs. Lerbeck was born In Sweden
June 80, 1892 and came to the Unit
ed States In 1903 and has lived In
the DooIey vicinity since 1916.
Besides her husband, she is sur
viyed by three daughters, Katherine,
II, Helen Is, and Irene 10; two bro
theirs August Bergland Of Britton, s.
Oak, and Walter Bergland Of Plen.
tyWood; and a sister Mrs. Oscar
Anderson living In Oregon. Her ia
Their and mother MIR. and Mrs. Daniel
Bergland survive and have been liv-
ing at the Lerbeck farm home south
OF Dooley.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-10-18
Affair at Church Parlors
Brings Many Party
Leaders to City

Enthusiasm ran high for the Flu
sion Democratic ticket at the meet.
ing of precinct committeeman and
committeewomen In the K. C. club
rooms In Plentywood Monday even
ing. More than SO persons were In
attendance, together with candi.
dates. The banquet was strictly an
invitational affair, and only three
precincts In the entire county were
without their official representation.
Candidates were also present.
S. c. Faaborg, Democratic county
chairman, in his genial and pleasing
manner, presided over the session.
After a bounteous dinner. talks were
made by various candidates and pre-
cinct workers. P. G. Neville, mayor
of Plentywood, extended a hearty
welcome to all visitors. Especially
noticeable was the interest shown by
the newly elected committeewomen,
who for the first time, took their
official seats for the planning and
direction Of O political campaign In