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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
RumOrs And Reality Gathered From This Sporting World
 By JOHN A. CLUNEY
The Crist Of Athletic Contest
Nuts to the Naxisl
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

Were not for the utter fcolishne the Olympic situation i which they find themselves 90 points behind In tho team standing date one would be inclined pity type of intelligence which provides editorials the German insisting that the American athletes sharply lacking the ability expected them The writers along auding the ability improvement athletes completely ignoring the pe athletic of Ohio State and insisting that not for the back auxiliary brought Berlin from America the United States would bo behind in the point scoring the nsnuaon being that Germany which position points bend would be leading the Oy athletic and the 100000 people who crowded the olympic stadium something to cheer about
 However than probable that following the ooebes policy snanoe wherever losing German athletes are concerned will slick explanation Of the defeat their highly prised Willy Schroeder who just about finished fifth in
 the discus throw yesterday far behind two Americans and white that German insist the have everything sight the American ner-up Italian and Norwegian.
 silly system papers prove the American athletes aside from the they taking Herr Hitler Sunday will recognize worthy consideration the ompics not international in the world And Nuts to the NaEisl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
HOUND RAGING UP FOR
 FINAL TEST IN TEXAS

Fort Worth, Tex-(UP)-0rey- hound racing, for the past two years one of Texas uncertain sports, may have its status solved by c new 925. 900 plant located between Fort Worth and Dallas.
 Operators of the Twin City Park expect to start racing in August. Will Parker. district attorney ct Fort Worth. has announced he will seek an injunction to prevent pari-mutuel betting.
 Legallzation of parl.mutuel bet- ting at horse races gave dog track operators an opportunity to rec instate their sport. Tracks ct Dal. las, San Antonio and Houston were subject to continued litigation with the final decision now resting with the state supreme court.
 To strengthen their bid for sup- port. the track owners declare that more erayhounds are bred within
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Today's Sport Parade
By Henry McLemore United Press Stan Correspondent,

hardware was high in the air. Thur. derous applause rocked the hall. A world record was announced.
 Freedom!
 Then came some curious bits Of business, Two fiunkies rushed onto the platform with Q pair of scales and there, right under the lights and In pretty full view of the crowd, willing hands stripped the clothes of the Egyptian. He didn't seem to mind: in fact he seemed to on. Joy 1t as they yanked off his pants and shirt. It turned out that un. dressing Is a very important part of weightiifting to a worlds record. Tn this case the Egyptian was sup. posed to weigh within a certain limit, and the judges wanted to be sure he hadn't tucked himself around a bunch of bananas or sire loin before giving the hardware the works.
 The Egyptian's record was in c form of lifting which is known as the two-hand military press. AS l understand the military press tand there is a good chance that I have 1t confused with the two-hand jerk and snatch) the strong boy Is sup posed to make his lift in exactly the same stance as @ soldier at ate tention. Any bending of the back or legs counts against him. Pic ture e general attempting to salute while waving the wheels of a freight train in the sir and you have some Idea of the difIlcuity of this busi- ness.
 This sort of thing went on for hours. The crowd worked almost as hard as the competitors, for they groaned and grunted and yelled "Pusshhl Puusshhl" when the weights would get the better of the men.
 There were no casualties among the ligters but there were several narrow escapes. 4 little Jap gave out of strength with the axle and wheels high over his head and had to let go. It missed him by inches. A little less agility on the part or the Jap and another weight lighter would have gone to his reward. And a weight lifter's reward. they say, is the chance to pursue some intel- lectuai sport such as wrestling or hammer throwing.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Jarrett To Sue
 Olympic Body

Berlin, Aug. 0-tUPl--Art Jarrett, husband of Eleanor Holm, backstroke champion, barred by the olympic com. mlttee because of alleged drink Ing said today that he would sue the committee.
 "I have no Idea what amount, 10 Idea what court and no Idea of the precise basis but I definitely intend Co suc," he said.
 American friends of Jarrett have ben trying Co dlsSuadc him from such action. Jar. Pett's inability tO contact Avery 9rundage, president of tho committee, Infurlated him.
 Mrs. Jarrett would not com. ment on the proposed suit. She plans Co accept An offer from the 20th Century Film com pany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
The OImpicS
 In 4 Nutshell
By United Press

0y OHFsC0 EECDS Track and field standings calcu- lated unofficially on a l0-5.4-3-2-l basis:
 Mems:
 United States 12e, Germany 4l 3-4, Finland 30 l-4. Japan l8 l-2, Great Britain i2, Italy II 1-4. Canada IT., Holland Q, Sweden s, Switzerland s, Latvia {, Philippines 1, Poland 3, Czechoslovakia 3, Brazel 2. Norway 2, Greece 2, Argentina 1. Womens:
 Germany 3e, Poland l4, United States i2. Japan 2, Austria 3. Swe- een 1.
 olympic champions crowned yes- eerday:
 200 neters-Jesse Owens, U. s. DiBcus-Kenneth Carpenter. U. s. Pole vault-Earle Meadows. U 8. 5O,O00 meters walk-Harold Whit AEk, Great Britain. TUday's program:
 Today's Program 3;1D q. ms--loo meters elimina-
 ton.
 I0:S0 .. m.--Efou. step and jump
 eliminationa. 1o:so a m.-Javelin eliminations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
OWENS SPURNS PRO OFFERS

Berlin, August 6 -- (UP) - Jesse Owens, spent most of today turning down offers from American pro- fessona sport promoters
 His Olympic work is completed unless he is called upon to run in the 400-meter relay Jesse modestly accepted congratulations,
 "Oh no wouldn't think of turning professional now" he said "I still have another year to finish at Ohio State and certainly wouldn't think of becom ing paid athlete until graduate
 Actually I honestly believe I'll hang up my spikes as soon as get degree, plan to go directly into the insurance business, which I am studying in college"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
PARKS SESSION
 PREDICTS ACTION
Special Session Tonight to Settle Status of MasOns
 Entry

Though the day was cool and wet, 1t will be hot enough tonight, when the Public Parks league managers and officials gather for c special session at the YMCA, set for 7:S0 o'clock, with President Bob Kiersted at tho head of the table. A vote is expected to be taken on the Water. bury Mason Supply teams future entry In the league in view of two forfeltS, the last one claimed for use Of an ineligible player.
 ScorebookS, scorers, players and possibly an umpire win be on hand while the situation involving tho St. StRns and Wilson A, o, mixup may also have q little influence on the session, Manager Ralph Mastri. anna Is confident his team will not be voted out of the league, as he has abundant proof that Collis, the player in question, took part in e first-round game against the North End Hillies, though the oiiicial score book may not show his name as q runner for c batter who reached first base,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06

300 D. milo meters hurdles, semi-finals. 3:l5 D. m.--400 meters quarter finals. 3:i5 D. m.-Javelin finals. AIS D. m.--l.500 meters finals. 4:30 D. m.--Hop. step and jump finals. 5:3O D. m.--Women's 30 meter hurdles finals. 5:45 D. milo meters hurdles finals.
 Fencing 900 a. m.-Foils lmen's singles eliminations). 300 D. ms-Foils (mens singles finals).
 Wrestling ll:O0 a. m.--0raeco-R Roman eliEa- nations. 7:00 D. m.-oraeco-R Roman eliEn- inatlpns. Polo. hockey. football. handDah md cycling, ail in afternoon. Yacht ng morning and afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
TOWNSHIPS NEW
 WORLD RECORD IN no HURDLES
Georgia Athlete Floats Past-Finlay Also Wins
 Heat Trial

Olympic stadium, Berlin, Aug, c.. (U,pO--Forrest (gpec) Towns of the University of Georgia won the first semi-ilna heat of the Olympic ll0' meter hurdles, today, qualifying TOT the finals to be contested later this afternoon.
 Towns went the distance In l4.l, tying the world record which he and Roy staley of the United statea have up for acceptance.
 The ofsicial world record is l4.2 set by Percy Beard of the U' B. in lo34.
 Towns also cracked the olympic record of i4.A set in l0S2 during Q qualifying heat by George Sailing ot the United States who won the championship.
 Donald Finlay Great Britain, who was third in lsS2, won the sec- ond semi. final heat. FOlIs
 joseph L. Lewis of Boston carried the hopes of the United states into the quarter final of the olympic inc diVidual foila tournament today.
 Hugh Alessaindroni of South Am. boy, N. J., and William T. Pecora or Newark, N. j., were eliminated ycs- terday.
 Easy For U. 6,
 AmericA'S winRfooted 400 meter runners won their trial heats with consummate ease today and the hop, step and jump hopes of tho United States scared with the quali- fication of ell of its three entrants. SpOrts--add Olymplcs ., ,,...,..
 Berlin, Aug. 0-(UP)- Today's Olympic track and field summaries:
 400 meter run.
 6 Heats--flrst three In each heat qualify for this afternoons quar- ter -tinals:
 list Heat won by: William Roberts, Great Britain (A8,D; 2nd, Olaf Dan- i0lsson, Sweden (48,0; Srd, John Wilfred Loaring, Canada (40.O.
 2nd Heat won by: George Henry, France (4o.2); 2nd, Karel Knenioky, Czochoslovakia (40.6); Srd, Dennis Shore South Africa (40,0).
 Srd Heat won by: Arthur Godfrey Brown, Great Britain (46.O; 2nd, Mario Lan1i, Italy t40.O: Srd, Adolf MetXner, Germany (60.0.
 4th Heat won by; Harold Small- wood, United states (49.2).
 9th Heat won by: Jimmy LuValle, United states (40,O: 2nd, Juan Carlos Anderson, Argentina (40.4) ; Srd, Zoltan Zsitvai, Hungary (lo.8)
 9th Heat won by: Hermann BlaSe- Xak, German (A7.0); 2nd, Godfrey Lionel RAmpling, Great Britain (4a0); Srd, Borge strandvaael, Fin land (40.S).
 7th Heat won by Archie williams, United States (47O; 2nd, William Duncan Fritz, Canada (49); 3rd, Qunnar Christensen Denmark (4e,S)
 9th Heat won by: Pierre skaw. inski, France (4e.9): 2nd, Karl Jehan Von Wachenfeldt, Sweden (49); Srd, Rudolf Klupsch, Ger many (A0,D,
 While the hop.step. jump men were finishing up, the spear tosserS gathered ot try for qualifying mark of ioo feet 10 i-4 inches. Lee Bart. lett, tho veteran Olympia from Union City, Mich, who finished flf- tn at Los Angeles, Malcolm Metoalf of Los Angeles and Alton Terry of Brady, Tex. All succeeded but in. terest centered on Matti Jarvinen of Finland who holds all the recs cords and Is expected to repeat his victory. Tho qualiflers included James Milton, of Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
500 miles of Fort Worth than in any

500 miles of Fort Worth than in any similar area in the United States.
 Federal statisticians have conn puted that 20 states now have greyhound racing Inc legal fly of pari mutuel betting unde' cided in most of them.
 Florida tracks reported 1,026.09T attendance during 90 days opera ton in 1883 1884. Pari Inutuel turnover at the dog tracks was ell. .OiO,853, of which the states share was 9446.6o1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
ALL-WATERBURY'S
 BEAT WASHINGTON
tspeeIaI to The Democratl

Washington, Conn, August 5 - Pitching four hit baseball and aided by c timely double by Bill Flana. gAn in the first inning which scored two runs, Ray Ouimet led the All- Waterbury baseball squad, directed by Bob Moran to Q 3-i triumph over Washington here tonight. The vis- itors played sharp baseball all the way, holding Washington scorcless until the sixth inning, when one run was counted. Score be innings;
 R II D Waterbury ... 200 0oi 0--S 6 0 Washington :. 900 o0i 0--l 1 Q Ouimet and Driscoll; Anderson, Berg and Bradshaw.
 
 Many public building projects arc under way In Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
MOAN LOSS OF CURVES

New York, Aug b-The big bonn bardment of hits in the American league this year has caused several pitchers to set up Q cry for raised seams on the ball. Depressed seams don't give good enough grip to curve the sphere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Bits From Berlin

Gould possibly describe the state of loyal NsS mind a was athletes after three days Of watching American athletes win eight gold medals out of evnsS The order b Minister oebes follows "You think o don't think AlL"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06

fallen athletic Idol the NaG newspapers cothardt Modern pentAhon with its fairness casually forget completely the American Leutenant Leonard finished the Ave grueng position or perhaps tho German papers will describe how completely perfect pistol of 2oo made for the first time Olympic history,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
But those thousands of Germans just had to believe eye

It did take MT Jarrett tho eminent band leader long cash the publicity value of tho incident concerning his able wife, the olympic committee for putting her of the alleged drinking that tho committee wouldn't suspend hold brief for that badg wearing committee but Mir Jarrett definitely all drenched degree in such action though from tho publicity angle method in his madness
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
MOVIES FACE BERwANdER

Chicago, Aug. 6--JRy Berwanger University of Chhicago's quarter back and one-man gridiron squad of the last three falls, may appear in Q football picture starring June Travis late this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06

Nearly ii.ooo tourists visited Cuba in . recent month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06

When Mrs. Lorraine Manville Gould of New York recently arrived at Southampton, England, on the liner Normandie she had 37 pieces of baggage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06

An International Congress on Glass was held recently in London
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06

Many more people are out of worE in the Netherlands than M year ago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06

Many public building projects arc under way In Germany.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-05-07
CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATIONS

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces the following
open competitive examinations: senior
stenographer, junior stenographer,
senior typist, junior typist-
Applications must be on file with
the Manager, Eleventh U. S. Civil
Service District, Seattle, Washington,
not later than May IL, 1886.
These examinations are for the pur-
pose of filing existing vacancies and
future vacancies in positions requiring
similar qualifications in the States of
Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washing
ton.
Full information may be obtained
from the Secretary, Board of u. S.
Civil Service Examiners, Post Office,
this city, or the Manager, Eleventh u.
S. Civil Service District, $50 Federal
Office Building, Seattle, Wash.
The United States Civil Service
Commission has sent a notice to post
offices, warning that misleading infor-
nation is being given the public by
representatives of some of the cores
pondence schools which sell civil SER
vice" courses.
For a long time, the Commission has
been receiving complaints from differ
ent parts of the country which indicate
that opportunities for obtaining Feder-
al employment have been greatly ex-
aggerated.
1t was made clear that no school
has any connection whatever with the
/ Civil Service Commission or with any
other branch of the Government, and
also that the Commission has no agents
who solicit applications for civil SER
vice positions or who sell civil SER
vice" courses.
No school can guarantee" Govern
ment employment and none is given
information regarding examinations, or
any other information, which is not
available to the general public. The
Commission stated that it does not
recommend any school, and explained
that it is not necessary for anyone to
take q course with a so-called civil
service school in order to compete in
a civil service examination.
A special point was made of the
fact that information concerning ex-
aminations may be obtained at any
time, without cost, from the Secretary
of the Civil Service Board at any first
or second-class post office or from the
Commissions office in Washington, D.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-05-07
RESERVE
J. j. Gibbons

MIR. and Mrs. Anker Jensen spent
Sunday in Dagmar at the home OF Mrs.
Jensen's parents, Mn. and Mrs. Viggo
Johansen.
Dorothy Mauritsen returned to her
home here Tuesday after being con-
fined in the Plentywood hospital for a
week.
Mrs. Martin Jorgensen, who spent
the winter in st. Paul arrived home on
Monday. Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Casper
met her in Williston.
Soren Rungborg made a business
trip to Flaxville Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Peterson and
son spent Sunday at the Harvey Car
penter home on the reservation.
Garland Hansen, who is staying at
the Murk home and attending school,
spent the week end at his home on
the reservation.
Miss Charlotte Moothart of gilbert
son spent Friday and Saturday at the
Robert Henderson home.
Miss Alma Brekke is the librarian
this week.
c. r. Cole of Tioga, auditor for the
Victoria elevators, and D. d. Bolyard
of Homestead visited Mr. Riley at the
local elevator Saturday.
Miss Ranghild Jensen, who has been
employed at the Gust Wagner home
during the busy season, returned to
her home in the Dagmar community
Monday.
Mrs. Pete Groskurth spent Friday in
Medicine Lake at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Anton Petersen.
Cliff Hansen is driving a new Chew
rolet truck. The color is so brilliant
he doesn't need a HON.
Mrs. Hans Larsen and Andrew, Wv
ian Taylor, Agnes Vasto and Marvin
KnutSen Of Nashua spent Saturday
and Sunday at the Hans Larsen ranch
on the reservation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Frederickson and
children Of Dagmar were guests at the
|. Christensen home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Petersen and
son Vance left Saturday for Wheeler
where they will reside this summer.
Alfred has work at the dam.
Ora Lohse spent Sunday with Mrs.
Lohse in Alamo.
John Mauritsen, Carrie and johann
IA spent Sunday with the Mauritsen
children, who are patients in the Plen-
tywood hospital. Sonny and Gloria are
much better and expect to be home
the last Of the week.
Wlader Rasmussen celebrated his
birthday Sunday with a family party
at his home west of town. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Wayne Aasvad and two children, Mr..
and Mrs. Leonard Lysson and two
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Axel Christ
Jansen, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Rasmus-
sen of Vollmer.
j. j. Gibbons, who has been in
charge of the local railroad station,
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-05-07
The TOWNSEND CORNER

lieve that this is the most important
social problem before the American
people. We can never have real pros
-perity without a sound old age cur
ity program.
The Townsend bill, as you know,
has to pass the House of Represent
atives before it can come to the SEN
ate and, therefore, / cannot be Of any
help in connection with the present
situation in the House. | have been in
touch with the leaders of the Town
send Movement here and sometime
ago arranged a conference of the
Townsend leaders with a group of
progressive Senators with a view Of
advising and consulting with them on
the situation. The Townsend leaders, of
course, understand that the bill must
first pass the House before it can come
before the Senate. Nevertheless / be-
lieve it would be to the interest of tn,
Townsend Movement To have a
spokesman for their plan appear be-
fore the present Committee on Edu-
cation and Labor and give the full
presentation of the plan.
| think | can assure you that there
is in the Senate a group of progressive
Senators who are anxious to consider
this problem of old age security wholly
upon its merits and will be willing to
assist DR.. Townsend in every way pos
sible in having his plan brought in due
course before the Senate for consider
alton.
AS l have pointed out above, l wish
to assure you that / will be glad to
have you write me at any time you
feel that l can be of assistance in see
ing that the Townsend plan is given
fair consideration. Any attempt to
stife the right of the people to petition
this government for grievances Oh pre-
cert to Congress for consideration
proper legislation will never meet with
my approval.
l assure you that l will present your
resolution to the Committee on Lob
lying.
Yours very truly,
James E. Murray.
The Plentywood Townsend club
meets every Thursday at 7:30 pm. in
the city hall.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-05-07

Plentywyood Townsend Club:
| beg TO acknowledge receipt of a
copy of resolutions adopted by your
Club April End, 1886. / have presented
the resolutions to the Chairman of the
Committee carrying on the investiga-
tons with regard to so-called lobby
ing activities before Congress.
| appreciate the points presented in
your resolutions regarding the right
OF the citizens TO petition Congress for
redress of grievances and assure you
that will oppose any legislation that
would attempt to limit this right to
American citizens.
Personally, / felt that the present
Congressional Investigation of the
Townsend Movement should never
have been authorized. / cannot see
that it performs any legitimate or
proper purpose. If ! had been a mem
Der of the House l certainly would not
have voted for it. | can see the benefit
that would come from an investigation
of the general subject of social secur-
ity and old age pensions-such an in
vestigation should be conducted on the
basis of undertaking to impartially
study the subject-but any investiga-
ton having for its purpose the sole
intention Of sitting efforts to bring
about a genuine social security pro-
gram is wrong.
l am a member of the Committee
on Education and Labor. A hearing is
now being held before that Committee
on the subject Of SOCIAL security and a
number of witnesses have appeared
presenting their views and ideas on the
subject. Many of these witnesses have
given great study to it and have called
attention to the great advances which
have already been made in foreign
countries in this direction. l have re-
Gently written a letter to DIR. Townsend
calling his attention to this hearing
and offering to arrange for his appear
ance before the Committee in order to
present his views and an explanation
of his plan.
1t would seem to me hat this SUBJ
ject of social insurance should be con-
sidered fairly and impartially and ar
effort should be made to adopt the best
possible system of social insurance and
old age pensions in this country. | be-
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-05-07
NORTH DOOLEY
Mrs. Frank Brightsman

MIR. and Mrs. J.. r. Segar of Scobey
were overnight guests at Ed Camp
bells Saturday night. Mr.. and Mrs
Segar have a farm in this commun-
ity.
Miss Vivian Brightsman of Plenty
wood spent the week end at the Frank
Brightsman farm.
Leonard Henderson drove to Plenty
wood Thursday.
The Misses Leona and Luella
Schultz accompanied the Bolke boys
to Raymond Saturday night for the
opening of the new dance hall.
Mrs. Bolke and son Arthur were
shopping in Raymond Tuesday. Arthur
traded his saddle horse for a Durant
coach.
The All club met at the Ernest
Klakken home May 2.
Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Raymond Oh
son were Westby visitors Wednesday.
Miss Inger Olson and Mabel Nelson
visited at the Nelson home at Gladmar
one day last week.