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stuffed them into the hole and be-
gan to row for shore. When about
80 feet from the shore the boat be-
came lodged in bog and the Doc
tor jumped out into the water and
waded to shore, pulling the boat
after him. The party returned to
Sank Centre, but went out again
on Tuesday to finish their hunting.
Cole Younger, who carried out
lawry Of guerilla years Of Missouri
and Kansas into Minnesota and
was captured with section of his
band in a raid on q Mortified
bank, in 1876, Is reported dying at
his home at Lees Summit, Mo. The
once notorious bandit and partner
Of the Jesse James, is II years old.
Eddie Stadtherr, the 13-year-old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. M. p. Stad-
their, of this city, met with a pain
full accident shortly after supper
last Saturday evening. While he
was attempting to crank his faith
er,s Ford the engine back-fired and
the "kick" broke his arm and
wrist.
Otto Hedin and family moved in
to Sank Centre from their farm
home on Tuesday, taking up their
residence in the house near the
Great Northern tracks, recently
| vacated by Frank Schwartz and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Calkins, Mr..
and Mrs. d. u. Richards, Mr.. and
Mrs w. Reznechek, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Northrup, Mr.. and Mrs. d.
Cleveland and Clark Case left Mon
day for San Benito, Texas. They
will thoroughly inspect the land
opportunities before returning
| hOnna
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Marvin Marshall home In Sank
Centre on Sunday. 1888
Mrs. Raymond Morris visited
Mrs. Walter Morris Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robertson spent
Sunday afternoon with the gentle
mans mother near West Union.
Mr.. Brehm of Minneapolis, Wis
tied at the Henry Karsten home
over the week end. Mrs. Brehm,
who has been visiting her parents,
returned home with him on Mon
day.
Mrs. Howard Domke and son and
Mrs. Win Cowlthorp and Marian
called on Mrs. Frank Domke Mon.
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Essler and
family spent Sunday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Essler.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Radermacher
and Loretta spent Tuesday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Win Cowlthorp.
The Lyman Prairie Poultry Pro
ject met with Mrs. Brummet on
Tuesday afternoon.
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Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs. George Berggreen enter
tanned the members of the Ameri-
can Legion Auxiliary at her home
on 5th Street on Monday evening.
The meeting was well attended
with one new member and two re-
instatements. An over top member
ship with an increase over last
year was reported. 1t was voted to
make three bed coats for the hos
pital and complete a layette. Dis
trict dues and 65 cents per capita
were voted to be paid at once. It
was voted to send Mrs. John Car
ter check for the purchase Of
three cartons Of cigarettes for the
Veterans in st. Cloud hospital. The
yearly report of the Auxiliary will
be ready next week. After the bus
mess meeting the hostess served a
delightful lunch and the remainder
Of the evening was devoted to a
social time.
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Gradatim Reception

A Gradatim Reception was held
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. c. H Holcomb for the new
members and also in compliment
to Mrs. Lou Reamer, County Pres
ident, of Hawick, and Mrs. e. A.
Lewis, Of Long Prairie, 9Th District
president of Women's Clubs. The
latter was accompanied by a
friend, Mrs. Christie, also of Long
Prairie. Mrs. p. r. Davis, local
president, opened the meeting and
introduced the speakers for the af-
ternoon. Mrs. Reamer stressed the
need of friendliness in the world
today. Mrs. Lewis, just returned
from the Convention of Women's
Clubs at Winona, said in part: De-
mocracy and schools go together.
Adults need education as well as
children, and educators are agreed
that the function of education is to
develop the individual from with
in. We must educate toward an in
telligent balloting at each election.
The assisting hostesses were: Mrs.
H. s. Forsyth and Mrs. r. B. Ket-
tlewell.
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Birchdale

Sylvester Ahrens, who has been
a patient at the Melrose hospital,
returned home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Lyon were
Monday afternoon callers at the o.
F. Ilgen home.
Albert, Floyd, Irene and Loretta
Anderson left Tuesday morning for
Owatonna to attend the funeral of
their grandfather.
Miss Mabel Orth was a Monday
evening caller at the Fred Ahrens
home.
Jack and Pearl Wikle, Matt MI
chefs and Boyd Ilgen returned
home Monday after spending a
week at Marshalltown, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Drager, OF
Sank Centre, and Mrs. Emil
Strassburg were Sunday afternoon
visitors at the Ira Lyon home.
Miss Violet Trumble spent the
weekend with her mother and
family, Mrs. Vesta Trumble.
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Vocal Concert Enjoyed

Last Friday evening Miss Ethel
wynne Kingsbury, accompanied by
Mrs. L. ]. Dolson, presented a vo-
cal concert at the Home School to
an appreciative audience. She sang
three groups Of songs in a varied
program. Miss Kingsbury sings
from wheel chair. Crippled since
she was child, she has through
hard work developed into one of
the finest vocalists in this section.
She began her singing career when
as private secretary to Mr.. Nc
Phail from 1920 to 1880 she studied
voice at the McPhail School of
Music during evenings. She is now
the American secretary to Countess
Morytzn, famous Polish pianist,
who travels a concert tour in Am
erica each year. Mrs. Dolson is a
sorority sister of Miss Kingsbury;
both are members Of Mu Phi Epsi-
Ion. national honorary musical sor-
GRITTY.
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Looking Back
Through Time
Excerpts from Herald of Thurs,
Oct. !, 1915-Items of Inter-
est of Twenty Years Ago

George Butler, Dr. H. F. Henne-
mann, Of this city, and his brother,
DIR. Hennemann, of St. Cloud, went
out to Westport Lake Monday with
the idea Of spending a week hunt
ing ducks and chickens. About the
middle of the afternoon, while DIR.
H. F. Hennemann was out in a
duck boat he shot hole through
the bottom of the boat in some un-
accountable manner. At the time
of the accident the boat was about
600 yards from shore and the Doc
tor took off his canvass gloves and
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Birthday Anniversary

Dickie Lilienthal, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Lilienthal, celebrated
his sixth birthday anniversary in
the company Of eleven of his lit
tie friends on last Friday after
noon. They played games after
school and then enjoyed a delicious
supper.
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Birthday Surprise

Neighbors and friends Of Mr.. G..
D. Cass came to his home last ev-
ening. "Wednesday, and surprised
him on his birthday anniversary.
The self-invited guests brought
their own lunch, and all enjoyed q
good time.
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Farewell Dinner

Dudley Morse entertained Rich
ard Butler at farewell dinner at
the home OF his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. v. Morse, on Tuesday even
ing. The guests included Coach
Gene Harvey and r. B. Kowalke,
and a dozen Of the close friends Of
Richard.
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Birthday Surprise

About dozen girls surprised
Miss Mildred Thiegs on Tuesday ev-
ening when they arrived at her
home on her birthday anniversary.
They played games until at 1880
when a lunch was served.
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CircIe One Friday

Circle One of the Women's Fed
Grafton OF the Congregational
Church will be entertained at the
home Of Mrs. ]. v. Nelson, on Fri
day afternoon at 1:30 o'clock
luncheon. She is to be assisted by
Mrs. Paul N. Besser.
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st. MarY's Guild

A regular business meeting Of st.
Mary's Guild, of the Church Of the
Good Samaritan will be held this
afternoon, Thursday. A pot luck
luncheon will be served at lis o.
clock followed by the business
meeting. After that members will
spend the day sewing.
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Eriendshin Club

The Friendship club entertained
last week Thursday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Leslie Gray for
her daughter, Evelyn, who left on
Sunday to attend the business col
lege in st. Cloud. The Club, Of
which Miss Gray was a member,
presented her with a lovely gift.
Among the guests present were:
Mrs. Carl Hildebrand, Mrs. Fenton
Parker, Mrs. Swan Thornbloom
and son, Ole, and Miss Stella XII
ken.
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The Sunday School class of girls
taught by Mrs. c. S. Thomas had
a fine outing last Saturday after
noon. Twelve girls, accompanied
by their instructor went to the
Thomas cottage at Birch Lake and
enjoyed a merry time and a splen-
did picnic supper.
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Congregational Church

p. ]. Jansen, Pastor
Church School at $50. Adult BIZ
BILE class.
Morning worship at 10:45. Topic:
Mile Stones.
Congregational Young Peoples
Rally at 2 p. M, and $3.50 p. M.
Adults are invited to attend the
evening session. Rev. ]. e. Jansen,
Of Wadena, will speak at 7:15 p. m.
Junior League at Gas p. M.
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500 Club

Mrs. r. J. Borgmann entertained
the 500 Club at her country home
on last Thursday afternoon. Mrs.
Henry Thiegs won high honors for
the afternoon, while Mrs. Billy
johnson followed her closely.
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Officers Meeting

An officers meeting Of the De-
gree Of Honor will be held in the
home Of Mrs. Elmer Hylaman next
Monday afternoon at two o'clock.
All are urged to be present as there
is much business to be transacted.
Agnes Weeks, secretary.
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Women's Home Missionar.

The Woman's Home Missionary
Society Of the Methodist Church
will be entertained at the home OF
Mrs. Davis on Friday, Oct. 18th.
Mrs. Fielding will assist Mrs. Da-
Wis. An educational citizenship pro-
gram has been prepared by the
hostess. All members are urged to
be present.
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Birthday Party

On Monday evening Mrs. r. e.
Cooper entertained group of eight
friends on the birthday anniversary
Of DR.. Cooper. They enjoyed cards
and a lunch later in the evening.
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The Churches

Church Of the Good Samaritan
Protestant Episcopal
Sunday School next Sunday
morning at 9:45.
Next Sunday evening at 7:30 ser
vices will be those of Evening
Prayer and sermon. The Rev. Mr..
e. c. Biller, of st. Johns Church,
st. Cloud, will read the service
and preach.
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Circle Three LUNCHEON

Circle 3 of the Women's FEEDER
alton of the Congregational Church
will meet this afternoon, Thursday,
at 1:30 luncheon at the home of
Mrs. John Hansen. Those assisting
are Mrs. Charles Marshall, Mrs. M.
A. Cole, and Miss Reed.
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Social Events
Dinner Guests

G. D. Cass entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. L. M. Barber and son, Lloyd,
and Mr.. and Mrs. George G. In
gram, Of Regina, Canada, at dinner
z on last Thursday noon.
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Dinner Sunday

Mrs. e. r. Hedin entertained at
dinner on Sunday for Rev. and Mrs.
]. d. Butler and family and Miss
Hattie Hedin. Rev. and Mrs. Butler
left this week for their new home
in Duluth.
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Dorcas Society

The Dorcas Society Of the Meth
odist Church will meet next Tues
day evening at the home Of Mrs
r. G. Newman, who will be assisted
by Mrs. AL Frederickson.
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Naomi Chapter Meeting

The regular meeting Of Naomi
Chapter Of the Order of the East
ern Star will be held next Tuesday
evening, October 18th, at the Ma
sonic Temple.
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Missionary Society

The Missionary Society Of the
Methodist Church will hold its
regular meeting Friday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. p. r. Davis. A
special program centering around
Citizenship has been arranged.
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d. A. r.. Entertained


The Misses Annabelle and Hattie
Erwin delightfully."- entertained the
members of the Daughters Of the
American Revolution last Friday
afternoon at their home on Main
Street. During the business meet
ing Mrs. McCullum, regent, gave
her impressions of the district
meeting which she and several
other members attended at Browns
Valley, Saturday, September 18th.
She also called on Mrs. w. H. Par
ker, Mrs. G. ". Morse, and Miss
Eva Davis, who recalled items Of
interest. An invitation was extend
ed the Bird District to hold its
meeting in this city next fall. The
program was on the Constitution
and a splendid talk on this most
important subject was given by
Miss Davis, and Mrs. Frank Segrin
read a number Of questions and
answers on the subject which
proved to be a good review for all.
A delicious lunch was served at
the close Of q fine meeting. Out
of-town guests were: Mrs. George
johnson, Of Willard, Mrs. Nolte, OF
Duluth, and Mrs. L. M. Barber and
Mrs. George Ingram. OF Regina,
Sask. Canada
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Sunday, October ID
1000 A. M.-Divine Service.
Hoo A. M.-Sunday School ana
Bible Glasses.
9:3O-11:3O A. M, Saturday-Re-
ligious Instruction for children.
800 p. NJ, Friday-Sunday
School Teachers meeting.
This Thursday Ladies Aid meet
ing and the Annual Church Sup
per. All are welcome.
J. f. Schumacher, Pastor.
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Relief Corps Meeting

The Relief Corps will meet In the
Community Club rooms Saturday
afternoon, October 18th, at 2:3O
O'Clock.
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Double Wedding Anniversaries

Double Wedding ANNIVERSARIES
Sunday evening the wedding an
niversaries Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Steffes, who were married fifteen
years ago, and Mr.. and Mrs. Evert
Borgmann, married one year, were
celebrated. Mr.. and Mrs. F. j.
Borgmann and children with their
families gathered at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Evert Borgmann
where they enjoyed a social time.
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Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church
Grove Lake
las p. M.-Sunday School and
Bible Class.
2:3O P. M.-Divine Services.
Note the change in time OF ser
vices.
Westport:
7.45 p. M.-Sunday School.
$50 p. M.-Lutheran services In
the M. w. A. Hall. You are well
come. -
Edward Mcneil, Pastor.
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Entertained Tuesday

Mrs. e. r. Hedin was the hostess
to group of ladies on Tuesday af-
ternoon in honor Of Mrs. Nolte, a
cousin of Mrs. f. G. Brown. A
dainty luncheon was served during
the afternoon.
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Entertained Pastor Tuesday

DR.. and Mrs. r. B. Kettlewell en-
tertained at dinner on Tuesday ev-
ening for Rev. and Mrs. ]. D. But
Ter and family.
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Cosnel Tabernacle

Gospel TabernacI0
Saturday, 8 p. M.-Christ Ambas-
sador meeting.
Sunday Service.
Sunday School at 8 p. M.
Morning devotion service at IL.
Evangelistic service at 8 p. M.
Wednesday, 8 p. M.-Prayer
meeting.
Manly L. Gunion, Pastor.
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Rural Teachers Club

The Sank Centre Rural Teachers
Club held its first meeting Satur-
day afternoon at the Normal Train
ing rooms, twenty-four being pre-
sent.
Mr.. j. o. Meyers of Osakis, gave
a splendid talk on fish conserva-
ton, fish propagation and culture.
He also stressed the value Of the
fish to Minnesota because Of COM
mercial reasons and the tourist
business for which they are largely
responsible.
A business meeting then follow
ed during which the following Of
ficers were elected for the coming
year:
Mr.. Herb Schwanke, president.
Miss Erma Mahigan, vice presi-
dent.
Miss Alvina Sukke, secretary.
Miss Viola Miller, treasurer.
Miss Dorothy Steines, reporter.
After plans for the year were
discussed, the meeting was adj
journed until November 2, at which
time Mr.. Taylor, County Superin-
tendent, will be the speaker.
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st. Paul's Lutheran Church
Unity
$50 A. M.-Service in English.
J. f. Schumacher, Pastor.
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Zion Lutheran Church

Manly L. Gunion, Pastor.
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AN'H1'sS ~"I FIRST BANK STOCK CORPORATION
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-19
FIFTH STRAIGHT
 FOR SHAMROCKS
Fitzmaurice's TraiI-BIaz. ing Champs Maintain
 Perfect Record
WASHINGTON HILL

John xritxmaurice and his sham rocks continued to show the way in the st. Francis Xavier Holy Name society forty-flve card tourney and last night chalked up their fifth straight win by nosing out Johnny Phelan's All-Americans, 32 to 3i in the best match of the evening. The ehatnrocks are undefeated to date ifa the tourney and their captain is predicting af1 undefeated season for his warriors.
 Mike Goggins and his Rovers won Q 3S to 90 decision over John Bowey's Sligo Terrors to take undis- puted claim of second place and is but one game behind the sharn- rocks.
 The two cellar teams led by George O'Neill and Freddy Kelly, won their first matches to date in the tourney with the Oilers handing Happy ehea's All Stars 36 to 27 trouncing while the Kelly men also won by the same margin over Bob McIiugh's Casters.
 In the other matches played Jim Cusicks Shellackers handed Bill O'Donnell's qalty Boys their sec- ond straight defeat by pinning them by Q g to 3l count in 0 closely fought battle. In the final match of the evening Jerry Shanahan's Show elers continued their winning ways, setting back last years champs, the All-Americans, 33 to 30.
 The standing after last nights games ia as folloVs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-19

England's oldest rose bush has been found near Staplefeld church. in Sussex, where it was planted 70 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-19

Final plans for the annual card party of St. Patrick's Holy Name society Thursday night at the Ly- ceurn, have been arranged and more than 0 score of "46" teams will participate. In addition to the men, there will be 0 large number of women present who will play bridge, whist and other games. Many are planning to bring their own tables and partners and in many cases several of the parish- toners will be hostesses at home gatherings. Two floors at the lyce- um will be devoted to the large crowd expected.
 The committee has arranged for several door and table prizes and of course awards for the mems teams which make the competition little more interesting. Attempts will be made to have another game between the teams of Sergeant John Phelan and Commissioner Patrick Cronin but the latter or- ganization has a rather busy schedule and may not agree.
 The committee is headed by Rev William Wirkus, assisted by Thom- as Fitzmaurice, Francis Fitzgerald and John Gudonis. Officers of the sponsoring organization are: Otto Hermann, president; Michael DriC. coll, vice-president; Mago Sheeharl, treasurer: Charles Kelley, secre- tary; and Patrick Bourke, marshal.
 Teams to play during the evening will represent practically every church and club in the city and vi- cinity. Clubs and their respective captains entered are as follows: the Immaculate Conception, Thom- as O'Connor; sts. Peter & Paul, John Cody; Sacred Heart, Robert Ellis; St. Thomas, Joseph Delaney; Blessed Sacrament, Thomas Law. Tor; St. Margaret's, Thomas Crear; St. Michaels of Waterville, Mrs. James McArdle; St. Mary's of Oak vile, William Quill; St. John of the Cross of Middlebury, William Dwy- CT; St. Johns of Watertown, M. J. Eustace; St. Francis Xavier, John Fitzmaurice, John Bowie, John Phelan, Joseph Phelan and Will liam O'Donnell; St. Patrick's, Francis Fitzgerald: the Irish- American social club, Arthur j.. Lunny; the 1rish-American club auxiliary, Mrs. Joseph Blum; Fire Department, James Grove; the Ear Renders, James Kelliher; East Ends, Andrew Geary, John O'Dea and John Martin; Postoffice, Pat rick Lyons: City Yards, Jerry Shan- ahan; Division 57, A. Q, H, Mrs. John Bresnahan; Bankers Drill. Patrick Cronin; Washington Hill A. O., Thomas Walsh; and the Royal Neighbors, Mrs. Patrick Lynch.
 The women of the parish will co. operate in plans for the success of the affair in baking cakes or cook les which will be disposed of dur
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-19
EZRA SUPERVISING EDUCATIONAL PLAN

The future of the federal educa- tional program in Waterbury re- rnained doubtful today. Although state EZRA authorities have an- nounced that the remainder of the works relief program will be car- ried through until 1t is completely absorbed by the WPA, federal relief administrators have not yet approv- cd the educational projects for Con- necticut.
 Miss Edna Harmon, assistant edu- cational director in Waterbury, said today that the last instructions rec ceived here were to the effect that the projects wiuld be continued "un- tile further notice" She said 1t was expected that the program would be approved eventually. In the meantime. the educational projects are the only ones remaining under the TERRA in the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-19
National Honors Won
 By Thonaston Youth
Edmund " SantOrO GOven Money Prize, Medal in
 Grange Contest on Highway Safety

washington, D. O., Nov. ie.--with an essay calling for highway safety instruction in the home, the school and the public forums of the na- ton, Miss Lola McVicker, i7-year- old girl of Eddy, Oklahoma, earned first honors in 0 national competi- ton among junior members of the national grange, according to an announcement by Louis J. Taber, national master.
 Miss McVicker receives all ex- penses of 0 trip to the National ses- sions of the grange at Sacramento, Calf, where she will req her essay before several thousand members of the order. She goes to sacra- inento in company with W. c. Gil- leSpie, Oklahoma state master, and Mrs. Gillespie. Donor of all awards is the Automobile Manufacturers Association. The contest was con- ducted by the National grange in cooperation with the highway edu- cation board.
 Six national and 120 state prizes are being distributed to other con- testants. An essay by Miss Bessie Watson, Kelso, Wash, was second. Her check is for fifty dollars. Ed-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-19

From used wooden matches, Hans Handt, youth of Dusseldorf, Qer- many, has made Q violin whiah pIays perfectly.