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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-06-24

"Games behind leader.
Yesterdays Results
st. Louis. 3; Philadelphia, 2.
New York, 8; Pittsburgh, ?.
Chicago, 8; Boston, s.
Cincinnati, 3; Brooklyn, 0.
Games Today
Pittsburgh at New York.
Chicago at Boston.
st. Louis at Philadelphia.
Cincinnati at Brooklyn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-06-24

There are few more graceful
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01
Paramount Group To
Play Bingo Tonight
Short Business Meeting Carded-Casper Davis Post
Plans Entertainment Saturday Night
WATERVILLE
Correspondent 1890 Thomaston AvePhone ae5ss

The regular monthly meeting of
the Paramount Community club
will be held at Fraternity hall on
Boyden street tonight at O'Clock.
The business meeting will be short
and will be followed Immediately
by an evening Of bingo and re-
freshments. Preparations have
been made to handle an overflow
crowd.
The Casper s. Davis, American
Legion post, through its house COM
mittee chairman, Robert Cosgriff,
of Cooke street, announces an even
ing of fun, dancing, entertainment
and refreshments, Saturday, Dec.
5th, at 8 o'clock at Fraternity hall.
All members Of the post are urged
to bring their wives and friends.
Sale a Success
The Parent-Teacher association
card party and sale, which was held
in the gymnasium of Sprague
school yesterday afternoon, was a
big success.
Dessert and coffee were served
before the playing OF cards. Sew
eral members of the Bunker Hill
Parent-Teacher association were In
attendance.
Those who remained, after the
sale, to play cards, were as follows:
Mrs. N. j. Lorraine, Mrs. Louis Will
lard, Mrs. Elmer E. Wilson, Mrs.
Ralph Darlington, Mrs. Sidney
Henche1, Mrs. Thomas Buckley. Mrs
George McDuff, Mrs. Erwin Hath
away, Mrs. Francis Whalen, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01

Mrs. Leila T. Alexander, who so successfully directs
activities at the Pearl Street NeghbOhoOd House. paid
visit yesterday afternoon to invite me TO Inc an
nual benefit turkey supper which will be served from
$50 to 1870 o'clock Thursday evening. haven't missed
one in years and don't intend to mar my record now
tin and John NJ Brophy, my sidekicks last year. I'm
deeply indebted to Mrs. Alexander and hope Thurs
days attendance skaters the previous record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01

John Chauvell, Mrs. James Nc
Aree, Mrs. George Bailey, Mrs. AL
fred Emmons, Mrs. Jessie M. Hickey.
Mrs. Ruby M. Brown, Mrs. David
Weaving, Mrs. Croft Curtis, Mrs.
William Stinnan, Mrs. Jesse Palen,
Mrs. Leonard Welton, Mrs. j. Nc
Ardle, Mrs. E. Barlow, Mrs. VIM.
Rooney, Mrs. VIM. Dunlavey, Mrs.
Agnes Martin, Mrs. Hazel Rogers,
Mrs. Catherine Williams, Mrs. Ida
Corrigap, Mrs. Herbert Taylor, Mrs.
Forrest Ross, Mrs. Fred Seferri and
Mrs. r.. Ward Henion.
Sixth Birthday Party
Gordon McAnnerney, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Francis McAnnerney Of
Boyden street recently celebrated his
sixth birthday, with a number Of
his friends. The house was prettily
decorated and after a luncheon was
served, games and races were en-
joyed. Prizes were given to the
winners and a pleasant time was
had by all. Those present were:
Ralph and Florence Bates, Harry
Gillespie Wallace, Raymond and
Douglas Wright, Walter johnson,
Robin Hyde, Eleanor, and Frederick
Tullar, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Teller,
Mrs. johnson, Mrs. Hyde, Mrs.
Wagstaff, Mrs. McAnnerney and
Vivian Saunders.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wendell p. Wall
Of Edgehill avenue spent the week
end with relatives at Williamstown,
Mass.
Bates Entertain
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Bates Of
Wheeler street entertained Satur-
day evening in honor of Wilfred
Pierpont, Jr., OF Morristown, N. j.,
Singing and dancing were enjoyed,
after which a luncheon was served.
Guests were expected from Boston,
but they were delayed because Of
the hazardous condition OF the
roads, which make driving very
dangerous. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Pierpont, Jr.,
Helen Shea. James Cunningham,
Harry Stevens, Hugo LANCE, Ralph
Baker and William O'Brien.
Mrs. Ray Walsh Of Wheeler street
Is confined to her home on account
Of sickness.
Mrs. John D. Welton Of Thomas
ton avenue, left yesterday morning
to visit her daughter, Mrs. Joseph
Lyman Of Chicago.
The same program as employed
last year will be brought into action
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01
SINGERS CONTEST
FOR SCHOLARSHIP
MendeIssohn Male Chorus
Conducting Series of
Additions for Prizes

A three months course at the
Burwell Institute Of Music is the
prize to be awarded to the winner
Of the contest which will be con-
Quoted at Davenport hall tomorrow
night under the auspices Of the
Mendelssohn Male chorus. The
contest is open to local singers and
instrumentalists who have never
performed for remuneration.
-Four more contests at which SINH
lar prizes will be awarded will be
conducted by the chorus. The five
winners will then compete in q
final contest, the winner Of which
will be awarded a year Of study
at the Burwell Institute. In con-
junction with the contests the
chorus will present a group Of old
favorites, in which the audience will
take part to make a real commun-
ity sing.
Tomorrow nights contest will be
followed by dancing. All who in
tend to compete in the contest
should notify G. Loring Burwell,
director, before noon tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01

Fortifying his determination to live to be 100 years
old and see his grandchildren grow up, Guy Kbbee has
adopted the old Chinese custom of paying physician IN
advance to keep him we'll Under the agreement Kibbee
pays his doctor 900 yearly fee but specified sums are
deducted from this amount the actor is ILL., Kibbee is
required visit the doctor month for checkup
"Snce my birthday fifty years ago last March when
doctor was needed to- usher me into the world never
have needed the services of physician said Kibbee Il
want to be we'll during my next fifty years as have
during nv first but realize that the machine is not in
as prime condition it for the first half of the jour-
ney Thus the doctor to watch for little and
remedy them before they amount to anything. II am
WE'LL the doc wins; otherwise he loses"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01

Daling. E. . George Howard vowed the merry-mak-
ers at the Catholic High School Alumnae dance last
week when he appeared resplendent in soup and fish,
Ditto for Bill Fox who also looked like ad for what the
wel-dressed should wear. Francis Murphy would like
to know who turned the radio in his car and left 1t
running while he was enjoying midnight repast in
central restaurant Sunday night. Tommy Leonard IS
pointing for naturalization at Storrs next fall Tom, who
formerly headed the Tri-Y club dotes on journalism.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01

by members of the Waterville Com
munity council, in their prepara-
tions to bring Christmas cheer to
the needy of their community. The
council is non-sectarian, being
composed Of representatives Of all
fraternal, religious, and civic or
CARNATIONS, and will be non-parti-
san In distributing Christmas cheer.
More definite arrangements will
be made at meeting Of the ex-
ecutive committee this week, with o
general meeting scheduled next
week. Arthur Dubois Is president
Of the council; william Dunleavey,
vice president and James B. Nor
row, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01

Random pennings. Christmas this year should
be doubly joyful for it's right at fullmoon time the
moon beams brightly it has the last few days and
it did late in October the holiday season should be
all the welcome. Maybe it wasn't cold last
week, but Saturday morning there was ice on Hitch
cocks Lake, according to that venerable sage, Allie
Afeldt. Believe it or not, Meriden Mountain, that
striking panorama of distant hills facing the motorst
going down Southington Mountain, can be seen from
parts of Waterbury west of the city proper Saw
it with own eyes. What's Waterburys most
popular dog? Your guess is good as mine, but we
still think the Boston terrier ranks first The Ameri-
can Kennel Club ratings show cocker spanels still in
front with registrations. And what's interesting
is the news that big dogs are coming back in style
Squres of Waterbury will act ushers at the annual
winter lecture sponsored by the Notrc Dame Alunlnae
Association Rev. Bernard Hubbard, S. J., the "Glacer
Priest" will be the speaker this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01

Editor Tall Tower Topics The evening of De-
ceber will be eventful for club as it will
mark the occasion of first social venturethe initial
danner-dance of the Scents of the HILL Knowing that
you list several of membership among your friends,
we believe you would enjoy yourself while honorng us
with your presence you will notice, the enclosed ticket
announces that the affair will be at Wrghts Inn Plain
vile Friday evening, December H. We're counting on
your attendance The Committee, William Johnston,
secretary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01

Featured players at Metro. Goldwyn-Mayer yester.
day used the grab bag method to pick out their new
dressing rooms At noon, all Of the players stood out
side the building and drew numbers out Of bag which
was held by Eleanor Powell The number each received
was the number Of their new dressing room Rosaind
Russell picked No. Madge Evans No. Is, Una Merkel
No. 10, Elizabeth Allan No. 2, Frances Langford No. z,
peeilla Parker No. 8, and 80 on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01

Editor Tall Tower Topcs:-EnclOsed find two
tickets to the Mastersingers and dance at Temple
Hall on Thursday night. Pm that you will want
to down to hear the chorus and sOlosts and to
witness the speciaties which have arranged for an
excellent entertainment. The show will not last too
long and Jimmy Fitzgerald and the boys will be wait
ing to accommodate the dancers We expect to see
YOU there . . Joseph LezOtte. Thanks Joe, when
ever the Mastersngers put show, you may be sure
that will be there to hear them. 1 wish you every
success The Ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01
Korea To Be Developed

Industrial development Of North
Korea on large scale will be un-
dertaken by an economic commits
sion consisting of government Of
ficials and Japanese business men.
Governor General Minami has IN
mind promoting such manufactur-
ing industries as electric bulbs, cot
ton textiles, rayon textiles, alumni
mum, magnesium, cement, wheat
-four, beer, and silk reeling.I The nj
trogen industry has already
achieved substantial development.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01
Answers To
Test Questions

Below are the answers
TO test questions printed
on page 6.
1. James Monroe.
2. Gainesville.
3. James J. Corbctt.
4. A severe, binding storm
Of fine dry snow, with a freez-
ing wind.
5. French composer.
6. Pitcairn Island.
7. A halo around the sun
due to refraction Of light by
minute ice crystals floating In
the air.
8. Suya.
0. A metallic element which
never occurs except in COM
binati0n with other elements.
10. American Civil War.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01

lot has been written about the proverbal absent
minded professor-but Ralph Bull" Mastrianna, dro-
voiced gas and oil man. says he knows mason supply
executive who has him topped 1t the contractor
rushed into his Office the other morning, shaved his
stenographer and dictated letter to himself. That's
how Ralph earned his nickname.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-01
N Tall Tower
NIX Topics
SOMEWHERE L1LAcs ARE BLOOMING
81 TIE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

president on Al
with native lilac TeeS)
liacs blooming
Budding unfold,
here the mercuys descending
starting to Shver with cold
uniforms cleaning
a hot Argentine
decked clothes
the salute Of
thronged plazas,
Paaial buildings
Somewhere calling
here 1t looks like snow
Somewhere lilacs blooming
a nation a nation speaks
here winter
last for weeks and weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
THE HARMONIOUS TOWN

A good many towns have seen
their prospects fail to matefiaiize,
because these communities we're di-
vidcd into factions. If one element
Of people wanted to do a certain
thing, others would carp and criti-
cize and actively oppose it. They did
not like to see the starters Of that
movement obtain prominence and
put it over. when that spirit gets a
foothold in town, it's Good night
to hopes Of progress.
The bright progressive place will
not tolerate that spirit. If anybody
shows a trace Of it. he is told to go
way back and sit down" It Is con-
sidered tiat such sentiments are too
petty and childish to be manifested
by sensible and adult PERSONS. II
anybody suggests a good idea, no
matter who it IS. everybody jumps
up and roots for it. That kind Of
spirit helps any town grow and de-
velop.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
ABNORMAL FOLKS

F According to a noted Chicago Psy-
chologist. 20 to 80 per cent of ali
employed persons are subject tc
mild mental alterations. Even bus
mess executives may be able to hold
down jobs while on the border line
between sanity and insanity.
Over sensitiveness. excessive sus-
picion, and cruelty to subordinates
arc among tho ways by which these
alterations are said to express
themselves. Someone once said. that
everybody is little bit crazy lex
cept thee and me" and he thought
that thee was a hit off at times.
Are there any absolutely normal
people? People get strange notions,
and once an idea gats rooted in their
minds, it is very diflcult thing to
root It out. The more people think
about themselves, the more lfliely
they are to get queer streaks. This
looking into the mirror Of our own
minds produces some very strange
reflections. Better look more at the
world of beauty and human interest
outside ourselves. and we shan't get
so many queer streaks.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
IDENTIFYING EVERYBODY

The National Social Security Board
has been considering a plan by which
every adult resident Of the country
would be given Identification cards
If such a plan would help prevent
crooks and criminals from conceal
ing their real personality. we should
all give three cheers for It.
But probably these bad characters
would either leave their official cards
at home, or they might forge cards
stating they were the persons whose
names they happened to bear for the
moment 1t is to be feared that
many of these cards would be lost
soon after being issued.
Another type of character that
ought to bo more carefully identified.
is the alien who Slipped into this
country against the law. II some
thing could be done to trace these
fellows out and send them home in
most cases. another great benefit
would be conferred on the country.
Identification cards for worthy
citizens would help in many cases
where people are taken sick or lose
their memory while away from home,
so that their relatives can not be
notified.
European countries keep closer
watch of their individual people than
our country ever did. Probably in
the majority Of those countries. citi-
zens are required to take out papers
just who they are and
where they come from.
Prominent authorities have advO-
Gated that everything should be fin
Much could be said in
favor OF such a plan. But it is
doubtful IL it would be popular.
Whether the American people would
like 10 be registered and numbered
IS question. There are a lot of
people also. who have things they
want to cover up, aud they don't
want their history too closely looked
into
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
THE RENTED HOME

People who rent homes often ask
for improvements. The owner will
often say the amount he receives for
rent does not leave much for im--
provements after the taxes. insur-
ance, and essential repairs have been
made.
One reason why some homes are
in a rundown condition is that the
families who occupy these dwellings
use them in careless way. The
children mark up the wall paper and
deFace the paint. Floors are often
spoiled by shoe nails. If families
who occupy such homes would care
for them as carefully as if they owned
the property. the owner would con-
sent TO improvements more freely.
If home grounds are kept attractive
the owner values such a tenant. AL
so an occupant who can make small
repairs himself gets favOrs.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
NAN srOnT NNNIYERSARY

Twcnty-six years ago, Feb. 8, 1910
an organization was first chartered
in this country under the name Of
the Boy Scouts OF America. The
movement originated in 1908 in Eng
land. where its general purpose was
said to be the training of boys in
self reliance, manhood, and good
citizenship. The merit of the plan
was quickly recognized in the United
States. Only two years after that,
our Boy Scouts began their work.
The original organization was form
ed by combining two societies pre-
viousIy started. called the "'WoOd-
craft Indians" and the Sons of
Daniel Boone"
The tremendous growth of this
organization, with somewhere around
100000 members at this time,
proves how effective it is in accom-
plishing its aims. It wins its way
by giving boys the things they like
to do. instead of trying to interest
them in the things the grown-ups
think they should like.
The Old.time way to produce good
boys was to give them lectures about
good conduct. Boys are too restless
to listen to lectures. II you talk to
them too much, they frequently go
off and do just the opposite thing.
Boys however, are interested in
athletics. in outdoor life. in de-
reloping their own physical and
powers. They get the chance
% engage in these activities in the
Scouts. And while they are so do
ng. il is somewhat easy TO demon
Itrate to them. that il they want the
,hance TO live the kind Of lives they
lesire, they have 20 become good
,itigens.
Every town aud village in the
United States ought TO have a Boy
scout organization. or some move
nent working along similar lines.
I most Of the boys could be organ
zed in such groups. we should not
ave to worry about hOld-ups on
lark streets. or robberies of our
'anks
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
TARnY FnLNa

one of the FIRST things done BY Ed
ward viii Of EnBlaud. after he be-
came king. was to set an the clocks
back to correct time 81 the Kings
country estate at sandrihgham. Foi
many years these clocks had been
kept hair hour ahead Of time, SO
las to encourage everybody to be on
time.
There are many people who are
always late. We do not have to 80
many miles from Milford to nnd
them. Many peoples troubles come
because they are habitually iardy.
Time and tide wait for no man.
Those who are constantly late fire.
quently fail to obtain the things
they wanted.
The ancient song told how Old Dan
Tucker was too late to get his sup
per. The world has many who go
hungry for a similar reason.
The expedient OF the EngIash royal
family. in setting the clocks ahead
to make people think il is later than
II really Is, might work in england.
1t would have no eject in this real
istic country. II our clocks we're
ali set ahead 80 minutes. people
would probably be 45 minutes late.
It is more or less customary to
appoint meetings Is to 30 minutes
earlier than the time when they are
really expected to begin. II is sup
posed you can thus cireumvent this
human weakness, and get people on
band when you want them. But If
they once form the idea that you do
not mean what you say when you
appoint a certain moment for some
thing to begin, they will never get
there on time.
Tardy people are not popular as
sOciates. II takes too much time 70
wait for them, II you get there on
the minute. you are respected and
regarded as efficient. The only way
10 get the people out to public meet
Ings on time, is to begin the meeting
At the precise moment when you said
you would
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
GEORGE Wls1INCT0Ns FAiTH

GEORGE WASHINGTON'S FAITH
What can We learn from the story
Of George Washington, as his birth
day comes around 10 be observed
once more? &C.
There seems no doubt. that had II
not been for the faith and persia-
tence Of this heroic man, the move
ment to secure the independence Of
this country would have soon col
lapsed. our states would have gone
on for many years. possibly until
the present time. as colonies of a
land across the sea. The difficulties
against which Washington and his
little army contended were SO over
powering, that /. took man of the
most ardent courage to hold that
force together.
The American people were not
we'll united at the time of their
Revolution, in the effort to secure
Independence. A large section of
them were indifferent or hostile.
Many were satisfied to live Under
the English king Many were fear
full that If they took any decided
step to aid the patriot cause. their
property and lives might be sacri-
Rced if the colonies were subdued.
George Washington must have
realized that he was in great per-
oonal danger, if the movement which
he led should collapse. The chances
that he would be hung as a traitor
we're good. There is no sign that he
ever thought about that.
The difiiculties against which he
contended seemed insuperable. He
fought a trained army of the best
soldiers in the world. He had only
a little rag, tag. and bobtail army,
poorly fed. poorly clothed, often
without pay. They served for short
.erms and we're constantly dropping
heir guns. and going home without
notice.
Only a man of supernormal geni-
is could have kept his faith and
courage high through such a trial.
That Washington did it marks him
IS one Of the greatest leaders Of all
ime.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
WHAT WOULD WASHINGTON
SAY2

Suppose George Washington. by
some miracle of mystery, were to
return to us ON Washington's birth
day, and greet the 13O,OOO,OOO chill
dren who look to him az the Father
Of HIS country? What would he say?
What would ne think of modern
times with their amazing changes
How would ne meet the problems Of
these times, which were not dream
ed of when he and his associates
walked the limited stage Of their
narrow life?
What would he say, on seeing rail-
road trains. automobiles, airplanes,
telephones, radios, and thousands OF
other conveniences? George Wash
ingtOn was one who looked far into
the future. Within a week he would
lave adjusted his mind TO these new
things, and be making the best use
of them.
He would not so quickly adjust
himself to mental and moral
changes. He lived in a time when
men we're willing 70 fight for the
privileges Oe citizenship. What
would he say to millions of people
who won't even bother 10 go to the
polls to vote?
It is impossible to believe that
George Washington, in voting and
appointing people to office, ever con-
sidered anything more than their
fitness for their jobs. What would
he say to the idea. adhered to by
both political parties, that faithful
officials can be turned cut Of ofice.
10 make room for political supports
srs?
Probably good old George would
giye us q severe talking to. He
night say he would never have
ought so hard to give us freedom,
{ he knew how little we were going
o valute it. But as man of great
aith, he would not be DISCOURAGED
bout the future Of America: he
would tell US to get up and fight foT
he right and true. and tell us that
70 can win that fight against all
dds. as he won his great struggle.