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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-24
Brain TwizzIers
By Prot. J. ID. Flint
Scotland

Here we 60 on little Scotland
Yard stuff again!
A fairly wealthy old couple had
country home where they lived
the year around, their chief oc-
cupation being the guarding Of
health and above all the old gentle
mans heart, which occasionally be-
haved badly. A great part OF their
wealth had been spent in equipping
the house with every convenience
and many unusual things to further
life OF ease. The home was rather
far from any neighbors and the old
couple was left alone when, one
day, the old lady fired the entire
servant staff. She wrote to an en-
ployment agency in the city telling
them to send out new staff but to
take their time and pick good SER
wants. In the meantime she plan
ned to telephone the village for pro-
visions, and do the necessary work
herself.
When the new servants arrived a
couple OF weeks later they found
the old man dead In bed upstairs.
An autopsy proved his heart trouble
had finally killed him. They found
the old lady dead of starvation. The
kitchen was well stocked with food,
the telephone was in order. yet the
doctor said she had certainly starved
10 death. The old man had been
dead week or mere, the old lady
only a few days. The old lady had
not been injured before she died,
she was not the victim Of a plot, she
was found in the house but not in
any Of the rooms. There is q good
clue In the story, where do you think
Efe was found?
copyright John F. Ollie Coz
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-24

Watertown, Dec. "a The white
gift service Of the Methodist Church
Sunday school was held last eve
ming. The service was directed by
Mrs. Karl Winter. 1t included three
episodes, by the primary, junior and
intermediate, and dault groups. Rev.
William F. Davis, Jr. was reader
and music was furnished by the
junior and senior choirs with Ed
ward Parke at the organ. During
the service gifts for Clinch Valley,
Tennessee, were placed under the
white Christmas tree.
This was followed by an enter
tainment Of Christmas Rotations
and songs, directed by Mrs. John
Turner. Gifts OF candy and oranges
were distributed to the children by
Santa Claus. There were about $50
present.
Nursery Rhymes Presented
The kindergarten Of the Baldwin
school gave a Christmas program OF
dramatized nursery rhymes Wednes-
day morning in the Little Theater
before an audience Of parents and
friends. Those taking part in the
program we're:
Hi Diddle Diddle" sung by Allen
Atwood; cat, Nancy Toffey; dog,
Betty Innes; COW, Bob Ward; moon,
Willard Bascom; dish, Ernest Pin
toff: spoon, Bobby Sheath.
Humpty Dumpty-Edward Bouch-
er.
Little Miss Muffet-George Lewis,
Cynthia Atwood, Bob Ward.
Little Jack Horner, Ed war d
Boucher, Bobby Sheath, Ann Ohm
quist, Barbara Harry.
Little 30 Peep-Pauline Freeman;
sheep, Ernest Wheeler, Nancy Tof-
fey, Ernest PintoH.
Jack Be Nimble-Teddy Smith.
Sing A Song of Sixpence-Allen
Atwood, Bob Ward, Harold Garner,
Harry Williams, Willard Bascom,
Bobby Innes.
Hickory Dickory Dock Clock-T.
Smith; mouse, Ernest Wheeler.
Mary Had A Little Zanzibar
bara Harry, Harry Williams.
ock-a-bye-Willard Bascom, Eli
cen Geoghegan. Betty 1nnes, Har-
old Garner.
Mary Quite Contrary-Eileen Geo.
ghegan; flowers, girls Of the kinder
garten.
Jack and Jill-Ernest Pintof and
Lillian Haddad.
Little Boy Blue-Harry Williams;
Bow Blue, Allen Atwood: sheep,
Ernest Boucher, Teddy Smith; COWS.
Bobby Sleath and Synithia Atwood.
Soesaw, Marjorie Daw, Barbara
Harry, Bobby Inles and Lillian
Haddad.
Old Mother Hubbard, Ann Ohm
quist, Harold Garner.
Song: Jingle Bells"-Betty Innes,
Bobby lines, Allen Atwood, Harry
Lillian Haddad, Harold Garner,
Williams.
The Little Christmas Tree-bird,
Ann Allen; trees, Harold Garner,
Allen Atwood, Betty Innes; Santa,
George Lewis.
Poem: Away Up North - Ernest
Wheeler, Willard Bascom. ,
Song: "Clap the .Hands-Willard
Bascom, Allen Atwood, Betty Innes,
Ann Allen, Bob Ipnes, Lillian Had
dad, Harold Garner.
Briefs
Gilbert H. Beecher, student at
Mccsill Medical school, and Richard
Beecher, student at the University
of Wisconsin, are. spending the
Christmas holidays with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Beecher
of Academy Hill.
Dorothy Caldwell has returned
from Willimantic Teachers College
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-24

Of earthquakes from a set Of jagged
lines of varying length.
Earthquakes are going on virtual
ly all the time" said Rutherford.
But only through the seismograph
are we able to determine their in
tensity and duration.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-24

Dorothy Caldwell has returned
from Willimantic Teachers College
to spend the Christmas holidays
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-24

Answer 70 saturday's Twlz.Ier
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-24

NOT industrious but the lazy
penalty They driven from their home
settlement and sometimes marked by having parts Of
tails cut OH. These outcasts always males
Evening star., 1936-04-24

States funds there shall come to
almost complete stop.
America has been very generous
to the island, and it seems to me the
more We do the worse conditions be-
come" the Senator said.
Tydings also declared he had evi-
dence that there was "disgraceful,
corrupt and fraudulent" registration
of voters in Puerto Rico last January.
Tydings also told the Senate census
figures showed there are 852.832
Puerto Ricans over 81. but that regis
tration lists show 852,904 registered
voters.
Voting lists in cities outside of San
Juan, he said, show registrations run
ming from ITO to la per cent Of the
voting population. In San Juan, he
said, there are about $4,000 persons
over 81, and there are $4,000 reg
istered voters. The population of the
island is about 100000.
u S. Would Keep Culebra.
The Tydings measure would retain
military and other government reser-
vations and the Island of Culebra in
the possession of the United States.
Other features would provide:
That the four-year commonwealth
constitution must set up a republican
form of government, bill of rights,
provision for religious liberation, tax
exemption for United States property,
a public debt limited by the United
States Congress, no foreign loans
without the consent Of the United
Evening star., 1936-04-24
MANHOLE COVERS
Will BE SILENCED
Fight on Noise Also Extends to
Cross.0ver Tracks of Street
Car system.

District workmen are to be sent out
soon to repair manhole and sewer
covers so they will not rattle when
automobiles pass over them, as part
of Commissioner Melvin c. Hazen's
noise abatement program.
Requests for cooperation to this
end have been sent to officials OF
the Water, Sewer and Electrical De-
partments. The Public Utilities Com
mission also Is asked to cooperate in
checking on cross-over tracks of the
street car system in efforts to reduce
noise by street cars.
The Noise Abatement Committee,
headed by Traffic Director William A.
Van Duzer, is scheduled to hold another
meeting in about week to carry for
ward its plans. The corporation
counsel's Office will be asked to study
Van Duzer's plan for new traffic
regulation banning use of automobile
horns for any purpose between II pm
and z am.
Evening star., 1936-04-24
Puerto Rico

(Continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1936-04-24
.PR0BERS PURSUE
CLEMENTS INCOME
ToWnsendite Revelations
Show Co-Founder Got
About $4,000.
BY John C. HENRY.

Fascinated by the picture of how
the money came in and how it brought
q more abundant life" to DR.. F. z.
Townsend and r. E. Clements, CO.
founder Of the $200-per- month old
age pension plan, the Bell Investi-
eating Committee was prepared to re-
sumo its questioning of Clements to-
day.
Yesterday afternoon the retired ma
tional secretary and treasurer Of Old
Age Revolving Pensions, Ltd, item
lied his income from the movement
since early 1894 to reveal total re-
ceipts Of nearly $4,000 in salary,
dividend and expense funds in about
two years.
DR.. Townsend. he said, received
identical sums in the salary and
dividend classifications with an ex-
pense arrangement which probably in
volved an equal amount also.
Breaks Down Figures.
Roughly, Clements figures yester-
day showed that he had received about
$4,000 in salary and dividends from
o. A. r. P. and the Prosperity Pub
fishing Co. in the two-year period.
Evening star., 1936-04-24

split was . controversy Of many
months over disposition Of profits Of
the movement. The doctor claimed in
his article that he had always favored
"ploughing back" the Townsend in
come but that Clements had insisted
profits Of the Weekly were purely
personal.
Again Blames Party Issue.
Yesterday, Clements denied the doc
tor had expressed any such opinion
earlier than late in January Of this
year, by which time it had become
likely that Congress might investigate
the movement.
Townsend also declared in the
article that the third-party issue had
Evening star., 1936-04-24

States, the right of the United States
to intervene for the preservation Of
the government and a review of court
decisions by United States courts.
After the four-year period United
States authority would be withdrawn.
Exports from Puerto Rico, princi-
pally sugar, reached a low point in
1888 of S75,406,455. The next year
they rose to 85,971,974. Imports,
mostly from the United States, totaled
$63, ,924,883 in 1884.
Island Ceded in 1898.
The island was ceded to the United
States by Spain in 1898.
The Tydings resolution Is the third
major move scrapping policy which
has sometimes been called American
imperialism"
Evening star., 1936-04-24
EFFORTS Of D.A.R.
LAUDED BY FARLEY
Site of First Home of Marcia
Burns Remarked in
Ceremonies.

Joining with Marcia Burns Chap
ter, D. A. R., of this city in ceremonies
remarking the site of the first home OF
Marcia Burns and her husband. John
Peter Van Ness, in the north court OF
the new Post Office Department
Building, Postmaster General James
A. Farley yesterday afternoon paid
tribute to the work Of the D. A. r.
You keep alive in our homes and
In our communities the finer senti-
ments, the more exalted virtues-pa-
triotism, religion and education" he
said. THE safety of our country de-
pends upon the active, intelligent and
vigilant patriotism and morality of its
citizens. 1t depends upon a patriotism
and a morality that drive out selfish
ness and corruption and that educate
and enlighten the people. 1t depends
upon patriotism and morality that
arouse public opinion against dishon-
esty and viciousness in both public and
private life. As an American citizen I
rejoice in the great work being done by
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, who recognize so clearly, the
great truth eternal vigilance Is the
price of liberty"
Lauds Organizations Work.
The Postmaster General said the
organization had done a great work
in teaching patriotism through suit
ably marking the places made sacred
by our country's founders" but he
added, you are doing a greater work
in teaching adherence to sound pa
triotic principles which will protect
the Nation from social and political
evils wherever they may threaten"
Farley reviewed the history OF
Marcia Burns, prominent in the social
and the philanthropic work Of the city.
Praising her activities toward estab-
fishing the Washington City Orphan
Asylum, of which she was the first
director, now known as Hillcrest, a
children's village, the Postmaster Gen
eral said she spared neither time nor
expense in the interests OF this benevo-
lent enterprise"
Fhst Placed Years Ago.
The marker was originally placed
by the Marcia Burns Chapter years
ago on the house at 1902 D street,
where Marcia Burns lived with her hus-
band, John Peter Van Ness, who was a
member of Congress, major Of militia
of the District, president of the second
Council, major general of militia, al
derman of the city of Washington and
finally mayor from 1880 to 1884.
Mrs Dale Parrott, regent of the
chapter, in presiding declared it was
"fitting that this spot where once they
dwelt should now be the property of
the Government they loved and
served" The tablet, placed on gran
lite base, was unveiled by 9-year-old
1rma Ann Foley, granddaughter OF
Mrs. Parrott, and a member of Capital
Chapter, Children of the American
Revolution. Other officials of the
chapter heading the group of members
present included Mrs. A. Eugene Barr,
vice regent and chairman of the COM
mittee in charge of the ceremony:
Mrs. Athol Gilmore, chaplain, who Of
fered prayer, and Mrs. Thomas Elkins
historian.
Evening star., 1936-04-24

not figured in the split although Glenn
ents testified that the doctors sup
port Of that idea was a major
difference Of opinion between them.
Clements held to his previous testi-
mony yesterday.
Representative Hollister, Repub-
Hcan Of Ohio, was to direct most Of
today's questioning.
Evening star., 1936-04-24

Added to this was $25. 900 for purchase
of his half interest In the publishing
company and approximately $4,000
in expense reimbursements. Included
in the latter classification was s., ,046.63
paid by O. A. r. p. for apartment
rent. servant hire, grocery bills and
incidental expenses Of an apartment
in this city where Clements and other
officials Of the movement lived at
various times.
At the same time, Clements admit
ted, both he and DR.. Townsend had
members Of their families on the
organization pay rolls at nominal
salaries for stenographic or clerical
work.
Disputes Townsend.
Pressed by Representative Lucas,
Democrat Of Illinois, on whether he
felt any moral obligation to make
financial contribution to the move
ment which had treated him so WELL
Clements declared unequivocally that
he does not.
Lucas and Chairman Bell also man
euvered Clements into position yes
terday Of passing the lie" to DR..
Townsend with regard to assertions
by the latter In q recent article In
the Townsend Weekly. In the article.
the doctor claimed that one of the
reasons for the Clements-Townsend
Evening star., 1936-04-24
Actress Seeks Divorce.

LOS ANGELES, April "a R.-
Pauline Craig, film actress, said today
that she would file suit for divorce
against Hal Craig, radio engineer now
working in Mexico.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-13

has ever had and the outstanding hit
in her parade of success.
AS a little minstrel, harmonizing
with street singers, playing every role
in "Uncle Toms Cabin" single-handed
starring in minstrel show and moth
ering and caring for her irrepressible
and incorrigible guardian, Frank Nor
gan, Shirley shares with you her love
and laughter, tears and thrills, trials
and triumphs.
In addition to Frank Morgan, Shir-
ley's supporting cast includes Helen
Wesley, Robert Kent, Astrid Allwyn,
Delma Byron, the Hall Johnson Choir
and the inimitable Stepin Fetchit.
There is laughter, romance and
drama in "Dimples" in addition to
Shirley's songs and dances. With
Morgan as her mentor, Shirley ekes
out precarious living for them both
by leading group of young minstrels
in impromptu shows on the streets
Morgan, however, has a penchant
for other peoples valuables and his
nimble fingers are always attaching
themselves-quite unconsciously, OF
course!-to some object or other.
Shirley, meanwhile, with her charms
and smiles, captivates a wealthy wo-
man, Helen Wesley, who wants to
adopt her. Miss Wesley offers Nor
gan $4,000 if he will permit Shirley
to come and live with her. Morgan
Indignantly refuses-but one of his
escapades forces him to accept the Of
fer, although Shirley's heart is break
ing.
Before the conclusion, however, Shir
ley, with her songs, smiles and dances,
straightens matters out, scores tri-
umphant success on the stage, and
brings happiness to two young lovers.
Shirley is better than ever before
and her new musical numbers literally
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-13

Those who will not be able to re-
main for the banquet will pay re-
duced fee.
The Junior Ladies Aid Society of
the church, of which Mrs. Ford Hit
chens is president, will serve a noon
day luncheon, the expense of which
will be paid by the delegate. This
society will also serve the banquet in
the Sunday School Room.
There will be many timely topics
discussed by the bright young men of
the conference including J. J. Bunting,
Jr., Credge Whedbee, and Kenneth
Vincent.
A noted speaker for the evening is
yet unannounced but he is engaged
for this address.
Any young person of another de-
nomination can come and sit in on this
session, tho the banquet seats are
limited to delegates only.
Kenneth Vincent, the president of
Salem E. L. will act as POSTMASTER
for the banquet.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-13
OUINTON CLUB
ENTERTAINED BY
MRS. LANDLORD
Homemakers' Organization Is
Guest At The Somerset
Home On Thursday 5th
MEETS AGAIN FIRST
THURSDAY IN DECEMBER

The November meeting of the Quin-
ton Homemakers Club was entertained
by Mrs. VIM. G. Landlord on Thurs
day last. There were many members
and several guests present.
The president, Mrs. Stanley Lank-
ford, opened the meeting with "Greet-
ings" to the members and guests, and
asked Mrs. Benjamin T. Dryden, Di-
rector of the Somerset County Choral
Club to lead the songs for the meet
ing.
After the regular procedure Of busl-
ness, Mrs. Dryden spoke of the work
the Choral Club is doing, and, that
the Club had been invited to join the
National Federated Music Club.
Mrs. Landlord reminded the mem
bers of the county meeting to be held
in the Presbyterian Community Hail.
Rehoboth Maryland, Tuesday, Novem-
Der II, and of the decorating to be
done by this club.
Mrs. Clarence Duncan was asked to
serve on the "Cherio" committee
Mrs. VIM. G. Landlord, Librarian, re-
ported the Travelling Library from
Enoch Pratt Library had been order
ed.
Mrs johnson Payne was made chair
man for the election of officers fol
the new year. The present officers
were reelected which are: Mrs. Stan
ley Landlord, President; Mrs. Lumma
w. Matthews, Vice President; Mrs
Ralph Gordy, Secretary; Mrs. Edmund
DeMar, Treasurer. The meeting was
turned over to Miss Hilda TOPPER
County Home Demonstration Agent
who spoke of the Book Fair, now be-
ing held in New York City, Of the
exceptional work done on Smiths Is
land this summer, and read an article
from the American Cookery maya
zine.
The book reviews were given b!
Mrs. Lumma w. Matthews, Mrs
Francis Cuff and Mrs. w. Beau
champ, Jr.
After singing more songs, thu
meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs
Stanley Landlord the first Thursda!
in December.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-13
AMATEUR NIGHT
BEING PLANNED
BY THE: ARCADE
These Contests Provide OppOr-
tunities For Development
Of Native Talent

Another series of amateur programs
is being planned by the Arcade
Theatre, Salisbury, to start in the
very near future. These contests pro-
vide opportunities for the development
of talent and several of those who ap-
peared on the last series of Arcade
Amateur shows have been given an
opportunity to turn professional.
George Davis, who won first prize
in the last series run by the Arcade,
appeared on a nationwide program
over WEAF, New York and won a
weeks engagement at New York.
famous Roxy Theatre. John Vickers,
another Arcade winner, appeared and
won prize on a national program on
WOR, New York. Maryhelen Knox
was given an engagement as vocalist
with a prominent dance band and
when last heard from was on her way
to Florida with the band. Others who
appeared on the Arcade stage have
been equally successful.
Each week of the amateur pro-
grams, the Arcade offers cash prizes
amounting to fifteen dollars. The
final show of the series is made uI
of first prize winners Of the week
ly shows. The grand prize is a three
day visit to New York with all ex-
penses paid and an addition on the
Town Hall Tonight program of which
Fred Allen is the star.
The Arcade is anxious to hear from
amateurs who would like the oppor.
tunities afforded by these Amateur
Contests. Applicants can get il
touch win the theatre or with J. Roy
McLennan of Salisbury, who direct:
the shows.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-13

the show Morgan
Fetcht furnish abundant and hiar I'm write this
laughter while Robert the
Alwyn and Dema Byron advertising
vide exciting romantic interest Heenm tell where what
Wesley superb her role waited
Hall Johnson Choir provides much display
T hadbet before Igo
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-13
TWO WELL-KNOWN
CITIZENS RECUPERATING

The many friends in Pocomoke of
Mr.. Wade Ford, Of Crisfield, Md,
were glad to hear. of an improvement
in his state of health, since his re-
cent attack.
The condition of Mr.. Ford gave his
friends and acquaintance much hope
that he would soon be his normal self
after his first experience; but, some
weeks ago he had setback which
caused all who knew him much I'M
easiness.
But he is fighting his illness with
characteristic bravery, and his men
tai attitude will go far towards build
ing up his strength. He has the good
wishes of all his Pocomoke friends,
ard there are many in other places
who will rejoice to see him well again.
Another invalid who has been hous-
cd some time, delighted his friends by
appearing on the street near his old
home on Market Street, and seemed
far on the road to a resumption of
health and strength. He was DR.. w.
H. Walters, who some months ago
was compelled to lay aside his profess
.sional duties. He was looking extra
ordinarily well, and should be gaining
every day. All his acquaintance ear
restly desire that end, and congratu-
late him on the advance he has made.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-13

think l had better stop before 1 go
any further.
However, since 1 started, I must
wind up somehow, so I'm going to tell
you who it was that broke into a
benign smile when I entered his sane
tum sanctorum-It was Claude Walk
er-an aforetime resident of POGO
moke City. Now, you people know I'm
not telling about much when tell
about him. But, you know, for about
10 seconds or thereabouts, I didn't
know whose map 1 was gazing upon,
expecting to see him there about as
much as 1 would President Roosevelt
you are welcome to the comparison,
Claude.
When I realized that I had met
friend where none was expected, just
proceeded to buy what wanted look
ing forward to a nice little discount.
But, bless Peter! Claude said give
bucks" just as easy and beautifully
as he wrote his name-and you know
he could always do that.
Claude sent his love to all you peo-
pie, and if what I have said, results
in an amazing increase of business
for his firm, I want to say to him that
he owes me five bucks. Anyhow, I
want to whisper in his ear that the
Worcester Democrat is a mighty good
paper to tell where you're at, what
you're doing, and how we'll you do it..
'Verbum sap, ct cetera."
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-13
LOCAL W. c. 7. u. met
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of Pocomoke City met on Tues
day afternoon, November 10, at the
home of Mrs. Hiram Birmingham.
Committees reported being actively
engaged along their special lines, and,
after the business session, short, but
enjoyable literary program was rem
dered.
Statistics were read, also, showing
the appalling increase in crime, insan-
ity, accidents and general lawlessness
since repeal. What will the harvest
be for the next generation?
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-13
BLANKS TO Be SENT
OUT FOR SOCIAL SECURITY

Application blanks will be distrib-
uted on Monday next, November 16,
by the local postmaster, E. E. Mat
thews, to employers covering the dis
tribution to employees for the Social
Security Act.
The Treasury Department requires
that the applications must be distri-
buted to employees, completed, and
returned to the postmaster not later
than December 5, 1886.