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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-04-09
Sharp Ridge

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. P. Offenbacher
of Blue Rock visited Sunday at
Clara FoutS'.
Clyde Norris and family have
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-04-09

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
The Governor Is Right

Governor Wilbur l.. Cross always speaks wisely and well on public occasions, but never did he strike nearer the truth than this week when addressing alumni of the Berkeley Divinity School at New Haven. Among the many pertinent remarks he made this one which made the most in1- preSsion on us: "We must get back to the soil and to elemental things in life; it is challenge for our church and our church schools. .." The call for a simpler life is often voiced, but seldom heard by the multitudes.
 We are rapidly, though, coming to the realization that the pace that we set for this nation is too rapid. We become so dizzy that we lose all sense of material and spiritual values. Before it is too late let us slow down to walk and spend our remaining years in making up for time lost in pursuit of false gods. Peace and security are never secured in the manner so many Americans set out for them. And those who should advise against this rain- bow hunt are strangely silent or unheard above the tumult.
 Governor Cross in his address does not urge in his return "to the soil" remark back to the farm movement, although that in itself is probably praiseworthy, too. He does urge that men and women drop the flimsy and artificial bulwarks they have erected. A life based on simple plan of living is more enviable than one spawned of the tempest into which we throw ourselves SO that we may keep up with the neighbor. We've got to throttle down the speed. apply the brakes bfeore our rocket-like notion makes us burst into flames and orop back to earth worthless cinder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
Mr. Roraback's Not Interested

J. Henry Roraback, the veteran and astute chairman of the republican party of Connecticut, is not interested in the "rebirth" of the republican party. Prob ably he figures that if the party needs to be reborn, it will happen without his kindly interest. Once the party with which he has been affiliated for so many successful years is decalred dead, so will it's erstwhile leaders. And that goes for good old Connecticut. No wonder he's not interested in this coalition move ment.
 Personally we think he's right, for if he is going to remain a republican he should certainly espouse republican the orieS and republican candidates. This business of nominating candidate of one political faith and one of another simply to lure unwary voters may sound like strategy, but in the long run it actu- ally fails of it's purpose. True, historians may point out that in the past there have been strange but successful alliances of political candidates, but we reckon that day is gone forever.
 The Bridgeport Telegram declares that nomination of democrat for vice-presi- dent on the republican ticket would solve a problem, because "there are a lot of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06

We hope that the police of this city will make all motorists observe the speed limit signs that are to be placed along various thoroughfares, now being used as speed- ways. There are number fitting this description in Waterbury. Cars proceed along them at very fast rate and the mere fact that there aren't more acci- dents does not constitute proof in favor of allowing the excessive speed. Most of the sections are residential ones or sec- tions where there are stores, which means that people are bound to be crossing the streets in large numbers at any and all times. And we think that it is about time that violators of the "full-stop" signs should be warned they are breaking the law. There is no sense in placing any of these signs if the average motorist is go- ing to continue to think the signs simply mean the speed must be slackened, but no real stop is demanded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
An Editorial By BRUCE CATION -
STATES RIGHTS THEORY STRUCK BY OWN DART

For the whole case for states rights rests upon the belief that our nation can best make progress by letting the indiv- idual states handle such problems in their own way.
 Our age has grown so complex, the ir- terplay of economic forces affects the life of the individual so profoundly, that the problems have to be handled by someone. They can't be ignored.
 And the old-line believer in democracy and freedom is likely to prefer that the states do the handling.
 
 For it is in that way that we may be protected against too great regimentation by the central government We don't avoid the erection of an progressively strong federal power by giving the power to nobody at all; we avoid it by giving the power to the states. { A state which can protect the economic interests of it's citizens is the best of all guarantees against over-reaching at Washington. &ee
 It is this thing which has been struck down by the recent supreme court deci- sion. The states no longer have the power they need.- The first line of our defense against regimentation and centralization of government has been overwhelmed.
 The venerable justices have given aid and comfort to their own worst enemies. The only people who can rejoice over the decision are those who hope to see all pow CT to deal with economic problems lodged in Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06

high grade democrats looking for some place to go." If that's the case why don't the republicans nominate democrat for president then. If they are going to be so magnanimous about this business of includinga good democrat on their ticket, give him first place and drop the republi- can to second place. With that incen- tive the democrats going places would be doubly induced.
 The New York Herald Tribune is all excited about this business of coupling a republican and democrat so-called on National" platform. Delving into it's own history it finds the Tribune helped to form the present republican party. We don't think that history will repeat this year. It might, though, in 194O, for by that time the remnants of the republican party will bear collecting and moulding into some shape if they are to be termed major political party capable of giving the democrats fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06

JUNE 6
 Those most likely to be affected by today's influences were born from Dec. 2l through Jan. 20. General Indications
 Morning-Unimportant.
 Afternoon--Rash.
 Eyening-Very good.
 The latter part of the day is by far the best. Deal with important matters. +.
 Today's Birthdate You should be a lover of peace and promoter of good work. Puzzling conditions may be pres. ent for you during September, 1o38 Try not to worry about home ol make changes in real estate. Avoid extravaganza and listen tt partners advice during September leS0.
 A disturbing element may affect your profession if you are not care. fufl during November and Decem. Der, 1886.
 Socially favorable, buy new clothes or seek favorS from June Il through 13, 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06

The U. s. Supreme Court has many re- markable achievements to it's credit, but nothing can ever excel the sheer virtuosity of the sleight-of- performance which passed states rights from one fist to the other, and then made them disappear ut- terly in thin air.
 Observe the neat way in which this was accomplished.
 The court led off with the Guffey deci sion. In this case it ruled that the federal government could not try to remedy evil working conditions through the fixing of minimum wage laws, on the ground that this was right of the states.
 Then came the New York minimum wage law. Here, apparently, was the an- swer to the Guffey case. This attempt to fix ninimums was the work of state, not of the federal government; an exercise of the right which presumably had been pre- served by invalidation of the GufFey act.
 But when the smoke had blown away, the New York law had gone the way of the Guffey law. The "states' right" which the Guffey act was killed to preserve turned out to be non-existent.
 
 That leaves us out in the middle of no mans land, with our supreme legal au- thority ruling that neither state nor na- tional government can act against such things as sweatshops; and it is ruling which should cause far more dismay to the old-fashioned believer in states right than to the most radical of New Dealers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06

The new Speaker of the House, Repre- sentative William B. Bankhead of Ala bama has a number of distinctions, not the least of which is the fact that he is the father or Talullah Bankhead, noted actress He is democratic congressman of many years standing and as floor leader he played an important part in the administration program. Like the late Speaker Byrns he is parliamentarian of the first water. He knows the rules and administers them well. He is the son of U. s. Senator whose advice to his son when he went to Congress first was Learn the rules He did admirably.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, June 6---Manhattan Miscellaney: Sally Rand has written a play. Costumes for 1t should be the lightest item on the produc- res bill.
 William Beebe has explored the bottom of the sea, seeking scien- tific material. But he successfully angled for his first fish Q couple of weeks ago. His catch, Q 207 ID. swordfsh, now hangs proudly in his house.
 That reminds me of the pre- dominance in the Greenwich Vil- lage Artists art mart, of oil paint ings depicting sailing ships bat ting giant waves. Nudes are in Q minority. Most village artists can't afford to pay models. r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
IN NEW YORK

local farm, trade at the general store and parade around the village in slacks with all the village natives and are always at their ease, which they cannot afford to be in the Broadway whirligig.
 One evening, I recall, a gangling provincial stepped up to the stage door of the Broadway theater where Margaret Sullavan appeared and asked to see that sweet Sullavan gal" The doorman looked at the awkward visitor with grave doubt, eyed him up and down and inutter- ed that no visitors were allowed. The bucolic caller persisted until Miss Sullavan emerged.
 "Jeff!" she exclaimed. "Why didn't you come right in?"
 Jeff gave the doorman an icy stare and strutted out with Miss sullavan. He was the farmer at whose place she had stayed during her last summer theater job and had come to see his glamorous boarder in the big city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06

It would not surprise those around him to see Q Supreme Court plank inserted in the demo cratic platform Those who talked with the President about making Q Court fight, just lest week, found him saying: "Oh, let's wait until after elections" But since the Minimum Wage Law was thrown out, he has said that the fight on the Court was on and he could not see how it could be avoided .. x. The Presi- dent has told close friends that he intends to come out hard to get his original tax plan approved. He thinks he can iron out the whole thing in conference between the White House and Congress.
 Admiral William H. Standley,,
 Chief of Naval Operations, who
 will retire in October, will be
 replaced by Admiral William D.
 Leahy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
Settling an Old Score

Madame Prunier, whose Paris res- taurant occupies the some position as once held by Delmonico's in New York, has come to town and is sampling our American dishes, Blond and attractive, she looks more like Q motion picture ingenue than a restauranese whose an- goustes are celebrated from the Bay of Biscay to the Black sea. She brought along Q curious and unprejudiced appetite, and Amert- cans who have sr1acked their lips over her cuisine are showing her around New Yorks eateries. She says that she finds the Waldorf's menu on Q par with that of any good continental restaurant, but her real initiation into the mysteries of the native cuisine occurred at Dinty Moore's whose corned beef and cab bage she pronounced 'delicieuse.'
 The baked potato, she said, was "ravissante" and the cheese and apple pie evoked from her an ecsta- tic "etonnante." To the griddle cakes, she said 70 K"
 The comedy Madame Prlnier ii astonished. incidentally, by the size and nnagnificance of New xork'i restaurants. She doesn't feel that floor shows and swing bands are conducive to pleasant and leisure ly dining. Take 1t from your cor respondent, who has aften found a chronie's slipper in his beef ravl- gotte. neither do I. American coffee says Madame prunier, is superior tC French coffee. Now that 8 French woman has submitted that. lett cancel the debt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
Domestic Drama

Harry Bannister -climacti- cally pursued his ex-wife, Ann Harding to quebec the other day but to his friends in New York, he is reluctant to speak of his Ynatri- monial difnculties.
 The first time I saw Bannister in town, after the divorce, he remarked that he wanted nothing better than fresh start in the east. With little capital, he rented deserted church in the East Fifties and there pre- scented beer and pretzel meller'- drahma.
 It caught on and, with the profiais Bannister bought Q chicken farm in New Jersey. Now he is the co-spon- sor of another antique thriller in the reconverted church and the chicken farm pays handsome divi- dendS.
 He wears dark glasses always, by the way, not because 1t is & Gar boesque gesture, but because of e recent eye affliction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06

That Uncle Sam is vitally interested in better homes for Americans is seen in the recent bulletin issued to veterans who will receive their bonus" bonds next week. He urges that the money realized from their sale be used for rehabilitation or financing the building of new homes. It's good suggestion and will probably be followed by many veteran in many sections of this nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
Pastoral Players

The Broadway thaters are shut ting down and the actors will soon be moving to the country stages usually in remodeled barns after the cows are disposed from their cozy stalls. From the tip of Mon- tauk Point to Bangor, Me, rural pIayhouses will soon sprout like the proverbial mushroom. Broadway's greatest stars, including Helen, Hayse, Eva La Gallienne, Ruth Gordon, Philip Merivale and several movie satellites Dorothy MackailI Jimmy Cagney, Arthur Byron and Ginger Rogers-will play on rustic rostrums this year.
 Tho actors live in an atmosphere of country informality. They board at 'AGrs. ollIlouddy's" cottage at the bend in the roadS dine at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
Selected Poem
THE MARKET PLACE

(Henry c. Nelson in the New York Sun) Why is 1t, Life, you ask of us
 price so few of us can pay, Withdrawing, while we still discuss
 The bargains offered us each day? At such price, we could have bought
 A need of love, joyful lay; But you, while caution still took thought The price tag ruthless tore away. And set value on your wares
 Beyond the purse of such as we: And now we've spent so much for cares. We've nothing left to purchase glee. And then we would have bartered. Soothl You said you would. And 10, you gave For pleasure, pain; old age for youth; For courage fear; for life, the grave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
Horoscope
By oCTAv1NE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the plarSt, the daily horoscope is out lined by a noted astrolOger. In addition to information of gem eral interest, 1t outlines informa- ton of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
Answers To
 Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

Q. How long is the Grand Canal of China?
 A. It extends from Hangchow north to Tientsin, Q distance of about $50 miles.
 e. Tn what year was the Gotten Centennial Exposition in New Or- leans?
 A. 1884-85.
 O. Give the month and year of death of General Charles c. Cor don.
 A. He was killed in Khartum, Anglo-E -Egyption Sudan, in January, l886.
 c. Who was Nellie Bly2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06

l. Name the oldest university in Denmark.
 3. What is virgin wool2
 8. Tn which state is the city of Tampa?
 4. Who was John Pond?
 5. Is the noun generation" sing uIar or plural?
 6. What is the name of tf1e as- tronomical system which represents the sun to be at rest and the earth and planets to move round 1t?
 2. who wrote, Pride and Pretu- dice9"
 Q. Tn ancient astronomy, what was the eccentric circle2
 Q. Name the U. 6. city directly op- posite Juarez. Mexico.
 70. What is vaselinef M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06

Yes, the English people are slow in some ways. It seems to be taking them a year and half to grasp the idea that there's new king to be crowned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
Daily NRnw~r,- rn-R Round Washington .v-~.- z = ' - - ----- SUPREME COURT MAY NOW
 BE CAMPAIGN ISSUE
. BY DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. ALLEN

Washington, June = The Supreme Courts decree against the minimum wage has virtually resolved Roosevelt to throw the question of Constutonay and the Court into the campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, "He wasn't gone but . minute;" say, "He was gone but Q minute"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
A Thought for Today

For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of ChrisL-u Corinthians 11:12
 Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trihe with the best affections of our nature, and violate the most sacred ob- Ngations.-C Crabbe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
COP 8 TYA

Tennessee republicans have writetn into their platform this bouquet to the New Deal: We indorse and declare ourselves in full accord with the program of the Tennessee Valley Authority" Paraguay'S new minister to the U. S., Alfredo Busk Codas, is a big swarthy ex-arnny captain who guarded 1400 Bolivian pris- oners during the Chaco war Ruth Bryan Owen has written a generous foreward for the auto- biography of Herbert J. Drane ex-C Congressman from Florida and Federal Power Commissioner .. !. The depression is over for the Department of Agriculture's rec tail store, which vends everything from chocolate bars to Beltsville hams, at cut prices. The store has recently been enlarged and modernized An ex-actor, who played stock in Trenton with Spencer Tracy, is head of the Washington office of the Work CTS Allience of America, which is the union for 800,000 relief work CTS. He is Ray Cooke, who knows the lines in "The Bat, Smiling Through, within the Law, and dozen other stock successes. There is only one way to make Europe pay war debts to the United States, says Egyptian Minister Mohamed Anime Yotis- sci. "You must bring Europeans here as tourists to see your coun- try"
 Harry Hopkins finds that one of the most popular adult edu- cation classes under WPA Is q San Francisco group studying the history of the labor movc- ment. It is conducted in the local Culinary Union.
 .
 Copyright, 1936, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
. Daily Almanac

Moon rises 9:51 D. m. daylight time). Sun rises 5:20 a. m.; sets 8:21 D. m. (day. light fime).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06
Test Your Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06

If you want . copy of cur book let, POLITICAL PARTY CON- MENTIONS OF 1936" write to The w. .erbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D. 0. Enclose 10 cents, for post
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06

A. A newspaper woman who made a trip around the world in 1889 in 72 days, 6 hours, and Il minutes. Her real name was Mrs. Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman. She died in New York City, January 27, 1922, at the age of 56.
 c. Has William Shakespeare any direct descendants?
 A. His only son died in l596. and there are no direct descendants.
 Q. Are guppies tropical fish?
 A. Yes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-06

switch, everybody in the United States pays his electric bill" |. The WPA Federal Theater, em- pIoying only jobless actors, now has nine shows running in New York city; one with an all-Negro cast and another writetn and pre- scented in Yiddish Represen- tative Bill Sirovich, carnation- wearing Tammanyite, is author of a bill calling for the annexa- ton of Canada by the United States. Sirovich says he has never discussed the question with Canadians, but he takes 1t for granted they would gladly ern- brace U. s. citizenship If offered the chance.
 
 Nuts on the White House Table" is the title of . page of anti-New Deal sarcasm in 'The Trumpeter", published by the Young Republicans Division of the E. O. D.
The Fort Peck press., 1936-06-04
BUSY WHEELER
By Mrs. Howard Driver.
SCHMITT-HEATON

Lena D. Schmitt of Wheeler
and Cecil Heaton of Fort Peck
were united in marriage by Judge
BreZnik at a ceremony performed
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A, w
Bruce Friday, May 20. Witnesses
included Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce ond
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Beberman. all
of Wheeler. The bride was attired
in a pale blue cape dress with acces'
sories to match. After the cere
mony, a party was held at the
Bruce home in honor of the couple
Mr.. and Mrs. Heaton are MAX
ing their home at 317 South Main
in Wheeler Their many friends
here extend congratulations.
The Fort Peck press., 1936-06-04
Lakeview News

The Shantytown Bridge Clut
met Friday May 13 at the home
of Mrs. Roy White. Three tables
were in play with Mrs. Chet I
Feiffer winning high score anC
Mrs. Emmett Titenger Low.
! Mrs. ASHER returned last week
from Wolf Point where Mr.. ASHER
is in the hospital having under
went an operation. We we're GLAD
to learn that he is rapidly improv.
ing and will be home in a week
or so.
Callers at the Bill Grove home
Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs. j D
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Miller
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Brown and
Glen and Galen Brown, all of
Poplar They are parents, sister
and brothers of Mrs. Groves.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Brown and
children of Poplar visited at the
Eric Obs home Sunday. Mrs
Brown is sister of Mrs. Obs.
The Double 4 Bridge Club met
at the home of Mrs. L. McCay on
tuesday. Alice Peters of Wheeler
won high score and lola MalIon
ow.
The birthday Club gathered at
Mrs. Ashler's residense on Monday
May Is; in honor of her birthday.
Three tables of card we're played
The Fort Peck press., 1936-06-04

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