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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
The Books Children Choose

Z Mother knows best about most things, \ but not necessarily about the books her children should read. This blunt state ment is made in the current issue of The Parents Magazine Its author, Josette Frank, makes it as result of long ex- perience in Child Study Association; and this experience leads her to lay down very simple common sense rule about books for children. No book, she says, IS good book for a child if it fails to inter- . est him. Conversely, if it does interest ! him, it very likely is a good bcok-tor him: although the child next door might not like it at all
 One of our little failings is our easy going habit of assuming that all children are pretty much alike in their tastes. We : don't make that mistake with adults; we are ready enough to admit that one man . may like the works of s. $. Van Dine, while his neighbor prefers Sinclair LeWls. i. But we take it for granted that all cnli- < dren will like the same thing. Further more, we jump to the conclusion that they will like the books we ourselves liked as children. We were enthralled, for ln- stance. by the Henty books; therefore, junior will eat them up, and if he doesn't, there must be something wrong with him. Many a father has actually been horrlfled to discover that such a book as Kim  bored his son to distraction, while "Ivan- hoe" - which the father himself never >scould endure = is swallowed whole with great avidity.
 As a matter of fact, the parents re- sponsibility in regard to the books his 5 children read is good deal less than we sometimes suppose. About all the father or mother can do is see to it that good z books are available to the youngsters. There are many mansions in the realm of .Iiterature; provide the children with the key. turn them loose - and let them set tie where they choose.
 Children are great ones to recognize shan1s and te detect the second-rate. Ordi- uarily, child will instinctively prefer rood book to poor one. We do our part ~hen we put the good books before him. -f ha Qoes ahead and likes what he chooses z<@ I|ke. instead of what we think he ought l6 IIke, there's precious little we can do
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
Press Comment
HIGHWAY POLICY
Bridgeport Telegraph


 We build expensive state high ways in Connecticut, some of them too expensive. It is time to con- slider whether the policy of the state should not be to build more miles of highways in the rural dis tricts, of less fancy character than much of the present highway building. The same money would go far if spread out.
 We are all in favor of the very best highway building for roads which carry traffic of 1000 vehi- cles an hour, upward to the 25.000 an hour of the Post road. But to carry out this same kind of con- struction in isolated districts or on minor roads. is obvious waste.
 And that is just the kind of highway building the state is iarge- ly engaged in. Too much money is now being spent in cutting hills and filling valleys, when the cheapest modern motor car ig able to negotiate such grades with per- feet ease. Too much money is bee ing spent in strengthening corners on the pretext of eliminating q hazard, when records show that the worst accidents now happen on smooth. straightaway stretches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
Selected Poem
NOVEMBER SYMPHONY

(By R. Russel Porter in the New York Times) This is the slow, sad symphony of Fall The brushing of a cloud against the moon; The whimper of the solitary loon
 Pleading his hopeless cause among the tall Cat-tas: the whispering smoke; the noisy brawl Of branches whipped by wind; the little tune Of grass--wtch-women huddled by a wall. And as hear, wonder if their notes. Blended as surely as the conscious strain Of men, not read from some musc-sheet Written bars of any Autumn rain. How else explain that all their several throats Lament as one the years last great defeat?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17

Top-hats and tails have come into their own again in New York so one hears. The hours after six have once more taken on a glamor not noticed since pre-war days. The man that arrives tuxedoed instead ot tail-coated is anathema. Dining and danc- ing are gay and brilliant and minus the hectic and forced brilliance of the speak easy period. Money is being spent free ly on shows, wining and dining, and the social whirl is merry mad chase from one brilliant hotel to another-all open and above board and no password neces- sary to gain entrance to the fashionable eating places.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17

o-What is the correct pronln- iation of Cleopatra?
 A-Webster's dictionary gives three: Klee-o-paht-ra, Klee-o-payt- ra and Klee-o- pat-ra. The only dil- ference is that of the "a" sound as in art, pay and at.
 Q-Is the word irregardless proper?
 Alt is designated as erroneous and humorous in the dictionaries.
 Q-What are the populations of Newark, New Castle and Dover, Delaware?
 A-Newark, sSss; New Castle, 4131; Dover, 4S0O. Q-Name the first governor of Ohia.
 Awkward Tiffin.
 Q-What is the second highest mountain in the world?
 A-Kangehenjunga in the Him. alyas, 28,225 feet.
 If you want a copy of our bull. etin BROADCASTlNG STATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, write to The Waterbury Democrat Wasi1- ington Bureau, enclosing five cents in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17

Too much money is spent on wid- ening roads which neither to-day nor for years to come will carry sufficient traffic to warrant such widening.
 The same money would have paved double or treble the number of roads, opened ID many sections now inaccessible by paving hiBh- ways, and kept traffic moving on many roads where it ig now blocked in winter or spring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
Symbolic Food

A brief news story from Russia is both revealing and pitiful. It tells of the 6O,0O0 visitors who are passing daily through a new, mammoth, deluxe food store recently opened in Moscow by Gas tronome, the state food trust. In that store delicacies of all sorts may be bought for paper rubles. But not all who pass through are buying. Many only look and admire.
 The store is open every night until mid night, and is crowded until close to that hour. The foodstuffs on display are at tracting greater attention from the gen. eral public than any theatrical or screen entertainment has managed to attract.
 Militiamen keep the crowds moving and clear the store when closing time comes.
 Americans like to attend food shows, but this Russian affair is more than food show. It must seem to many of the folk who pass through the store to be a symbol of the fulflment of their hopes. Russians have worked hard and gone without much for the sake of future bene- fits and rewards. The delcacies displayed in that store are tangible evidence of achievement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
Out of the Air

Out of the Air
 A curious gadget is the There- min, contribution of the machine age to the musical arts. You play it by walking into it's invisible elec- tro-magnetic field and waving a hand at it. If you wave an arm, it shrieks. If you get scared and retreat, it roars in the lowest, rumbling register.
 Not even Dr Theremin, the in- ventor can play 1t very well. But he has improved it so that it now can be made to sound like the choral humming of hundred ne- gro voices. The best manipulation is done by Russian violinist named Clara Rockmore, who gave concerts at the age of five and later was a pupil of Prof Leopold Auer. She has been playing the Therenin three years now, and has tanned it to do Stravinsky, Ravel, Tschaikowsky and Raschn- inoff. Gave a formal concert at town hall the other evening, and will go on tour.
 A lovely and graceful girl, but too serious about her new art, She'll have to invite members Of the audience on the stage to try the Theremin, or some of the cus- toners will go away convinced that it's just a vaudeville trick done with mirrors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17

Fall merges into winter. We have al- most come to the last leaf, and it will soon be time to witness ski-jumps and other winter sports. Predictions are that there will be a cold proposition ahead with one of the worst winters yet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17

The original Alice Gn Wonderland) has passed on. Many years ago she was Lewis Carroll's inspiration for one of the most famous childrens (and grown-ups tool books ever written Mrs Alice Lid dell Hargreaves died the other day at 82 years of age. It is said that Mrs liar greaves was a gentle and placid elderly lady with none of the active proclivities of her. youth when the author took her on that tempestuous trip through the looking glass to that curious and curiouser Won- derland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
Questions And Answers
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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17

There was a man in our own And he was wondrous wise; The gal he married is a peach At baking punkin' pies.
 That mayor who promised to 'clean up'' his, city made rather a sweeping statement.
 The girl whose lovely form I'd Must do exactly what she's
 told.
 Tourists in the Orient say it's no uncommon sight to see a woman and donkey hitched together. Wifey says it happens here, too. Why are auto smashups com And but rare a railroad
 wreck?
 Cause one never sees the fire-
 mans
 Arms around the drivers neck. FLASH! Lightning struck an H. Thigh light"-in-"still life"
 Ed Scanlan in Buffalo Evening News says: Former U. S. Senator Peppers political utterances should be taken with a grain of salt" You're right, Ed Shake!
 We'll, one thing to his credit he's not Red Pepper. By the way, is Senator Pepper a Shaker?
 our country has proved by what it has gone through in the last few years that it has Q good constitu- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17

The royal wedding of the Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece will have full dress rehearsal at the dressmaklng salon of famous French couturier Incl dentally the actual wedding performance will be broadcast all over the world, so tune in for ideas, ladies and gentlemen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
Horoscope
BY oCTAVINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planets, this daily horoscope is outlined by a noted astrOlOger. In addition to information of general interests, it outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round
RY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT ALIEN

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
A Thought for Today

But now, O Lord, Thou art our Father; we are the clay. and Thou our potter; and we all are the work of Thy hand.-Isaih, GAS.
 
 All are but parts of one stupendous whole, , Whose body Nature is, and God the soul. Pope
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17

NOVEMBER 10
 Do not travel or send messages this morning, for they may prove unsatisfactory. Avoid extravagancee and keep your own counsel around noontime. The afternoon and eve ming are favorable for health. seeking employment, or hunting for things that have been lost.
 Birthdate
 You should have a favorable period for finances from Oct. 19 through 29, 1885. Expand your business at this time, if you are planning to do so. 1885. Be careful of fire and sharp Danger, Sept. 9 through IS. implements and be careful of rashness through speech and ac- ton.
 Favorable for correspondence and short trips on Dec. 3 and {. Socially favorable today and to- morrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
In the Smoking Room

An incident which I dare not question is reported by the verac- ious writing fellow, Ben Lucein Burman. Nearing New York on a train from Hollywood, he sat in the smoker with two prosperous-look- ing businessmen who were en- gagged in a mysterious colloQuy.
 "Everthing's satisfactory" said one, except that can't get any, where with women"
 "You'll have to spend money" advised the other. Money and lots of it. Remember you've got a Dt of natural prejudice, to over- come."
 "But they don't show any sign of taking to the idea" complained the first gentleman.
 Habits .>an be made or broken by, the right kind of advertising sternly declared his companion. "Now, if you'll allow us to out line a campaign. ..."
 It turned out, says MT Burman, that the pair were discussing the problem of introducing a dainty new brand of chewing tobacco for ladies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17

Readers desiring additional in. formation regarding their hOrO. scopes arc invited Co communicate with Ocinvine in care 0f this newes paper. Enclose q 3.cent stamped. olf-addrcssed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
Horse Cents

There's a brief anecdote about lucky New York girl who held a ticket in the Canadian Army and Navy sweepstakes and receiv- ed a wire notifying her that she had drawn one of the starting ho~ses. She read the telegram with mounting alarm, rushed out and sent this reply:
 "Am living in small city apart ment and could not possibly keep a horse. If my horse is worth any, thing please sell and send me cash"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17

Q-Give the source of the prov erb: "There is no new thing un- der the sun.
 A-Book of Ecclesiastes, 1:9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17
ChuckleCorner
DO YOU KNOW
By l.. Pryce.Jones

According to scientists an ice age is on the way. But it's not due for 50.000 years. That gives that Erie R. R. train which left New York last January time to get to Buffalo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-17

Q-By whom and when was the song "Meet Me at St Louis Louie" written?
 A-The song by Kerry Mills was published in 1904.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
A. P. KASHEVAROFF WILL LECTURE AT
 MEETING OF CLUB

The Fine Arts Department of the Juneau Woman's Club has an- nounced an open meeting which will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the Territorial Mu- scum, when the Rev. A. P. Kashe- varoff will give an interesting lec- ture on the subject of Alaska Ma tive Art This will be the first of series of similar meetings of this department of the club, and is open to all persons, both men and women, who are interested in this subject and desirous of becoming better informed concerning it.
 Mrs. Neil Heard is Chairman of this department of work and has arranged this meeting. This line of work is being given this year at the suggestion of MT. Howard Ashley, of Skagway, who is Chair man of the Department of Fine Arts in the Alaska Federation of Women'S Clubs
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
CONCRETE WORK ON
 DOUGLAS BRIDGE IS
 NEARING COMPLETION

Final pouring of the concrete slabs on the Douglas approach to the Channel Bridge and a portion of the hand rails, has been done by the J. B. Warrack Construc- tion Company, contractors. It is ex- pected, if weather remains favor able, that the concrete work will be completed by the first of December MT. Warrack said today.
 c. H. Sanborn of the Warrack company, took passage for Seattle on the Alaska yesterday after spending the last several weeks in charge of the company operations here during the temporary absence of MT. Warrack, who returned Sun fdav
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
LAvERY, RESCUE HERO, RETURNS
 ON s. s. YUKON
Young Aviator Who Aided Russians Tells of
 Moscow Trip

Nope, I couldn't speak mucf Russian-but I had a fine time" Twas young, black-haired Bil Lavery, one of two American avia. tor heroes in the brilliant rescue of the Russian Chelinshkin expe- dition last summer, speaking. Sitting on his stateroom berth on the Yukon this morning while that ship was berthed here before going on to Seward, Lavery told of his recent trip to Moscow, where he was honored by the Russian government.
 Neither Clyde Armitstead, my companion in that Russian rescue nor myself could speak Russian But we had lady interpreter, Sc we got along all right" said Lav- cry. We stayed in Moscow a month, and everything was done for our entertainment. We had the use of a private automobile 24 hours a day. The hospitality was great"
 Is Decorated
 Jack Herman, Valdez aviator and friend of Lavery, explained the large medal on Lavery's coat lapel. It is the Order of Lenin, and is the highest order that Russia can give.
 Both Armitstead and Layery were honored for their heroic work as mechanics for rescue planes which saved the ice-bound Chelinshkin scientific expedition last April. The expedition was marooned about 21O miles off East Cape. Siberia.
 Lavery smiled this morning in recollection of his experience with the Russian pilots, who, of course, didn't speak English.
 System of Signals
 We finally had to devise a sys- tenn of signals while flying said Lavery. If I signaled thumbs up, everything was dandy; when my thumb was at right angles to up, the condition was fair; but if I signalled thumbs down'-well, he knew it was time to do some thing"
 After accompanying Armitstead back to the United States, Lavery ! headed for Seattle. This was his ] first trip to the outside from Alas ka.
 Accompanying the hero on the boat today was Herman, who has a new airplane on board which he plans to use for commercial pur- 1 poses out of Valdez. Another mem ber of the party was Steve Mills, who also had an airplane aboard He plans to operate his out of Anchorage for the Star Air Lines.
 The Herman plane was bought in New York, the Mills one in Delaware. Both pilots flew their machines across the United States to Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
HOSPITAL GUILD MEMBERS ENJOY
 LUNCH MONDAY
Officers Elected and An nual Reports Made at
 Successful Meeting

Thitry-five members of the Hos pital Guild were entertained yes terday afternoon at an enjoyable luncheon at St. Ann's Hospital, at which the Sisters of the order were hostesses.
 The charming affair was held in the Sisters dining room where the table, attractively decorated with yellow chrysanthemums and tall yellow tapers, was placed. During the luncheon, Mrs. Will fam A. Holzheimer,, President of the active organization, reviewed the years work and on behalf of the Sisters, thanked the members for their invaluable cooperation and assistance, in carrying out the enterprises of the Guild during it's year of existence.
 Curtains
 The first undertaking of the or ganization was the hemming of more than 200 curtains for the new wing of the hospital which
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
ATTORNEY GENERAL AND MRS. TRUITT
 RETURN THIS A. M

Attorney General James S. Tru- it, still convalescent from a seri- ous major operation he underwent at the Coffey Clinic in Portland, Oregon, several weeks ago, and Mrs. Truitt, returned to Juneau on the steamer Yukon this morning after a two months absence.
 They went south early in Sep tember for the benefit of General Truitt's health and have been in Portland, Oregon until leaving for the return to Juneau. He went through the Coffey Clinic soon after his arrival south, and an op- eration was found to be necessary. While not entirely recovered, he is feeling in much better health than before he left. 4,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
MISS F. MARIE RIDINGS
 ON WAY TO ANCHORAGE TO TEACH IN SCHOOLS

Miss F. Marie Ridings, formerly teacher in the Medford, Oregon, thigh school, was in Juneau this tafternoon-pn her way to Anchorage Iwhere she has accepted the posi- Ition of teacher of mathematics in the high schools-i g
 She will repface Miss Alma
 Hukee who recently resigned after teaching there for the last three years. fta y
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
MARTHA SOCIETY BAZAAR

Will be given in the Church Par-
 lors, Friday Nov. 16, all day. Luncheon, II am. to 1:30 pm, 50 cents, children under l2, 35 cents. Tea the rest of the afternoon. The home made candy both will be es- pecially featured. The public in vited. -adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
BUSINESS IS GOOD, '''3F.
 REPORTS SAM LIGHT

Sam A. Light, representing the Tonkin Distributing Co.,, of San Francisco, large importers of fine wines, liquors and table delicacies, arrived on the Yukon. Business in Ketchikan and Petersburg is nor nal while conditions in Wrangell seem to be better than usual said MT. Light.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
Reelected 23rd Term

DENVER.-When the Rev. F. B. Palmer was reelected executive secretary of the Colorado Baptist convention for the 23rd consecu- tive year, he became the second oldest Baptist secretary in this country in years of service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
MRS. ELVIN B. ELLIOTT
 RETURNS TO KETCHIKAN

Mrs. Elvin B. Elliott, who has been visiting Deputy U s. Marshal and Mrs. Nate Harding, left for her home in Ketchikan on the steamer Alaska after spending the last month in the city. I.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
DART IN PORT

The Dart arrived from Rake and other ports late yesterday after noon. Incoming passengers were Gene Owens, from Sumdum, and " A. Paine, from Rake. The Dart leaves Friday morning at o'clock for Alexander and Chatham Strait ports.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
AVIATOR wEsTBoUND

MT. and Mrs. Chester Brown, their two children, and Mrs. Browns brother, Melvin Flora, are Vest bound passengers on the steamer Yukon, returning from a vacation south. MT. Brown is a pilot with the Northern Air Transport Com pany, based at Fairbanks.
 CuOp TN uTTNJr ATT,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
WYNN SPENCER HERE

Winn Spencer, platinum mining in the Good News Bay section, is in Juneau. He is a former Cadas- tral Engineer under the late E. C. Guerin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
DIEDRICK DEAD

Matthew w. Diedrick, 67-year- old former resident of Cordova, died recently in the St. Joseph Hospital of Fairbanks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
sKAGwAY REBUILDs HANGAR

To supplement the train service between Skagway and White Horse, an airplane hangar is being con- structed on the Skagway Munich pal Air Field, according to word received here today by M. S. Whit tier, Assistant Collector of Cus-' toms. Wlp a s. 7efs T
 The hangar is to be 60 by 90 feet in size and is being built by the White Pass and Yukon Route.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06

was added to the institution last year.
 One room of the new wing was completely furnished by the Guild to the least detail, in artistic and restful modern furniture with ap- propriate hangings and drapes. In addition to furnishing one of the new rooms and making nearly all of the curtains, the Guild purchas- ed five new up-to-date bedside tables to be used in the wards.
 During the year, cigarettes and tobacco have been furnished by the Guild members to all needy patients and many other small acts of kindness on the part of those who belong have frightened the days of the sufferers at the hos pital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06

by the Guild at the formal opening of the new hospital wing.
 The reception, when the new wing was thrown open to visitors, at charming ceremony, was great ly enjoyed by the throngs who at tended. An entertaining program was given and refreshments were served in the dining rooms on the first floor. The hospital was pro- fusely decorated with flowers on this occasion.
 Officers Elected
 Election of officers was held at yesterdays meeting and Mrs Will jam A. Holzheimer was again chos- en to head the organization. Other officers elected were Mrs. L. H. Metzgar, President, Mrs J. F. Mullen, Secretary and Treasurer.
 The following members joined the Guild at the meeting yester- day: Mrs. w. w. Council, Mrs. Hugh J. Wade, Mrs. J. w. Gucker, Mrs. w. J. B. McAuliffe, Mrs. William P. Blanton, and Mrs. Agnes Garn.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-11-06
MRS. MCKAY ON BoAT

MRS. MKAY ON BOAT Mrs. Donald MCKAY, wife Of the Alaska Steamship Company,s agent at Skagway. is a passenger on the Yukon She is bound for home.