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The Washington times., 1937-03-09
Aviator Is Unhurt u
In River Landing

sTEUBENvILLE, Ohio, March 9
dN.SD.-Aviator John Papulias,
Is. Steubenville, today considered
himself fortunate in escaping un-
injured after making a forced
landing in the Ohio River. The
fuel supply Of his biplane failed.
A boat crew took him ashore. but
the plane sank.
The Washington times., 1937-03-09
FIJI HAS GOLD RUSH

ounces of gold during 1885, valued
at approximately 100000.
This represents an increase Of
more than 200 per cent over pro-
duction in 1885, the Fiji Mining
Board reported.
Installation Of new cyaniding
plant and modern mills is expected
to step up production even more
this year.
The British government Is re-
ported interested in developing the
islands gold production to aid In
building up a bullion reserve.
The Washington times., 1937-03-09
Insurgents Renew Drive
Against GuadaIajara

MADRID, March 9 G.N.SO.
Led by a spearhead of more than
80 tanks, insurgent forces at day
break today renewed their drive
on Algora in their offensive in the
Guadalajara sector.
Aiming toward closing up the
eastern gap in the attempted en-
circlement of Madrid, the rebels
followed up their tank charge with
an increasingly violent artillery
bombardment.
The Washington times., 1937-03-09
Continued from Page II

Of the Mar Cantabirco. The di-
rector was unable to state
whether they were among those
feared drowned.
The probable loss of life was
reported to Cameleyre Freres by
a member of the crew of the
trawler Henri Cameleyre, which
participated in the rescue work.
He told the director he had seen
a small lifeboat near the Mar
Cantabrico, filled with about II
persons, capsize, and that "all
appeared to have drowned"
Another report from Arachon
said all the gun-runner'S pas
sengerS had been rescued.
The Washington times., 1937-03-09
Child Recovering
From Poison Drink

YONKERS, N. Y, March 9
GN.S)|Patricis Boyle, IT.
months-old baby. was recovering
today from effects of poison she
drank in the absence Of her par
ents. An c-year-old girl attend.
ing the baby found her drinking
the contents of a bottle taken
from a shelf.
The Washington times., 1937-03-09
Spain Arms Ship Used
; FLAGS. France Says

the ship we're part of $2,777 900
consignment from Robert Cuse,
president of the Vimalert Company
of Jersey City, N. j., to the Madrid
government.
The Washington times., 1937-03-09
New Class Started
In Contract BridQe

The Community Center Depart
ment yesterday announced a new
class in contract bridge on Wednes-
day evening at Central High
School to be directed by Maxwell
L. Johnston, well known authority
on contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
Swedish Plymouth Rock SpotIighted
LANDING OF COLONISTS ON DELAWARE RIVER ISLAND
 300 YEARS AGO WILL BE CELEBRATED NEXT YEAR
By NEA Service


 Philadelphia, Dec. 11.-Even the youngster at the foot of his grade school class knows all about Plym- outh and the Pilgrim Fathers and Jamestown and Capt. John Smith. And so do you. But chances are the bright lad at the head of the class doesn't know beans about Tinicunl.
 Nor probably do you.
 Tinicum is the town, nine miles south of Philadelphia, where, in June, 1638, Sweden be- gan successful colonization in the New World.
 Next year will be the 3O0th an- niversary of that landing on the Delaware, and the Pennsylvania historical commission is perfect ing plans for commemoration that will raise Tinicum from neg lected footnote to it's rightful place in the history books. Par allel plans for extensive celebra- ton and cooperation with Penn- sylvania also are being made in Sweden. Already eight ocean lines have been chartered to transport the more than 4,000 Swedes who expect to attend the dedication of restored Tinicum.
 Grown Prince Is Expected
 The official dedication will be made by Gustave Adolphe, crown prince of Sweden, who will land
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
RECORD OUTPUT PREDICTED FOR
 LUMBER IN 1888
Timber Authority Expects General Boom From
 Low Cost Homes
Bx ROpERT D. sPENCER

| United Press Stan Correspondent
 San Francisco, Dec. 1l-(UP)- The 1888 lumber industry will reach Q volume unsurpassed by former records, Col. William B. Greeley, head of the West Coast Lumber mems association, predicted here. Greeley was chief forester of the United States for eight years and is regarded as one of Americas fore- most forestry authorities. Lumber has been slow since the spring, but we expect 1888 to reach q volume unsurpassed by any of our records" Greeley said. Commenting on the New Orleans convention of the National Lumber Manufacturers association, Greeley said two main topics were discussed: First, lumber's part in the prodtc- ton of low-cost homes under the Federal Housing Administration plan, and second, lumber's new role in heavy construction. Model Homes Built He explained that the lumber irl- dustry had built in Washington three of the FILA low-cost model homes, all of which sold for less than $2,- 500, including the lot on which they were erected.
 "This led" he said, ito construc- ton of more than 5000 in all parts of the country, all within the cost limits"
 Greeley said the demand for these homes far exceeded the number available. He said that for the three sample" homes constructed in Washington, there were more than 300 applicants.
 This year." Greeley said, referring to the coming 1898 season, lumber men will build eight model homes, ranging in price from $2,000 to $4,200--all 100 per cent lumber"
 New Construction Explained
 Concerning the use of lumber in heavy construction, he said that by using a new 'ring-connector" pro- cess in joining pieces of lumber to- gether, tremendous strength is gained. He pointed out that build- ings now being erected on Treas ure Island" site of the Golden Gate international exposition in San Francisco bay, were constructed in this manner.
 More than 9,600 structures, which formerly would have been con- structed with steel frames, have been built with wood frames since adop- ton of the new joining process, Greeley said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

from Swedish battleship at the spot on the Delaware where, three centuries before, his fellow country men had built New Gottenburg.
 John Printz, the builder of New Gottenburg, on Tinicum Island, was the leader of the first Swed- ish colony within the present linn- It's of Pennsylvania. He was 6 400- pounder, and short of stature.
 At the one time when New Swe- den seemed headed for success It's forceful governor had less than 90 men. He had to use stern measures to keep his colonists in line because most of them had come to this country against their will. The Swedes were poor colonizers, and for a very good reason. They were perfect ly contented at home. There was no religious persecution in Swe- den, taxes were not exhorbitant, there was no social oppression, and the population was not over- crowded. As result there was no incentive for pulling up stakes and casting their lot with the ad- venturer.
 COnscrlpts Settled Island
 It was not until John Printz, and few others, went about among their friends and begged them to come to America with them that few colonists half-heartedly as- sented. Even then 1t was only af- ter fantastic tales had been told of unlimited wealth that lay about in the form of gold and precious stones, waiting to be picked up. But, at first, emigrants had to be drafted; it was part of their pun ishment for being in disfayor with the government.
 There were Films who had run afoul of the law in Sweden for their poaching activities; many of these were forced to come. There were army deserters who were sent here under sentence, and there were some who had been arrested for non-payment of debts. These did not make up a promis- ing group of colonists, and John Printz had great deal of trou- ble maintaining discipline.
 One of the measures he used was the windowless House of Meditation, the only building left standing to remind the present generation of the methods that were used three hundred years ago. It was both a dungeon and 8 private chamber. The cellar was a prison, and 1t was equipped with two water troughs to keep food cool. Tn @ corner was straw for beds. The light that filtered through @ narrow air vent up-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
FRIENDS TO FETE
 ATTORNEY CIANO
Judge MascOlo Named Honorary Chairman of
 Arrangements

Attorney Michael A. Ciano will be guest of honor at a testimonial dinner at Waverly Inn, Thursday evening, January 6. The dinner is in compliment of his marriage which will be an event of early January,
 Judge Edward Mascolo was named honorary, chairman of the commit tee at a meeting last night and Attorney Hugh J. McGill was named chairman.
 Several prominent civic leaders are assisting with the arrangements. Among them are: Hon. Pasquale DeCicco, Italian vice. Attor- ney Harry Albert, Thomas Bian- cardi, James Bozzuto, Attorney Francis J. Butler, Deputy Sheriff Clayton Briotti, Frank Basil, Louis Bria, Lawrence Ciano, Supt. of Parks James Curtin, Joseph Dona- hue, Nicholas DeNicola, Dr. Rudolph Damiani.
 Also Deputy Tax Commissioner Fred Dauch, Deputy Sheriff Albert Francis, John Fargnoli, George J. German, Jr., Attorney John B. Greco, Attorney Hogo Guastaferri, Attorney Michael J. Galullo, James Calvin, Attorney Stephen A. Hom- ick, Frank Bowling, Attorney Will liam Jones, Attorney George H. Lynch, Salvatore Longo, Attorney John Membrino, Emil Mascolo, Jo- seph Maloney, Attorney James Me- Knight, Attorney Hugh J. McGill, Attorney John F. McLinden, Nich- olas Maioriano, James Kelly, City Sheriff Angelo Nardona, Dr. Vim cent Obuchowski, Walter Lapisa, Paul A. Ruyzo, Andrew Rolli, Attor- ney Robert L. Sullivan, Primo Scappini, Charles Sciullo, Dr. John Ricciardi, Attorney Charles Summa, Attorney Frank Sulnma, Martin Sweeney, Michael Toma, Alfred Maioriano, Philip Maioriano and James F. Sheehan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
tBY THE OUT EAsTER)

Frank J. Larkin, who died at his home in Harper's Ferry road a. few days ago, was a prominent truckman back 35 and 40 years ago. He naturally, acquired that particular life because of his love for horses. Back in his early days as a young man out here in this section of the city where he was born, he was 8 great follower of fighting men, noted for their rid ing ability, and, 1t wasn't long after, he began to show himself on horseback as he travelled back and forth through our dirt streets or roads of that day. ..4
 Frank Larkin was born on the old Wolcott road, somewhere around where the well known Att tie McKane of 50 years ago owned a herd of cows which secured their fodder in part by munching from the grass in the front or back yards of the neighborhood. Horses and animals were his hobby. And when the time ar- rived, off Frank went to join the Barnum circus. Tall and rangy, he made a striking appearance mounted. Few around these parts could ride better than Frank Ear kin. And few among the circus personnel, could get more out of a willing horse than our own Wa terbury product. Frank was so clever in this respect that 1t wasn't long before he was as- signed to drive q the only eight horse team of the outfit. With his big gray sombrero, Frank rode on the parade wagon, guiding his team as gracefully as the average person would drive along the pulp lie highway behind q single car- riage horse.
 And when Barnum and his troupe arrived in Waterbury, Frank delighted the old town as he swung the trained eight, around into Bauby's corner from West Main St. The center was packed with on-lookers and every- body out East turned out to give
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

Editor, Tall Tower Topics: What is the value of extensive vocabulary? If you should say, Do not cal culate upon your juvenile poultry prior to the compile ton of the process of incubation instead off, Do not count your chickens before they are hatched" you would be accused of affection If you should say I de- spise possess vehement aversion for Osentatious people, instead of I hate show-offs somebody might get the idea of taking you for oneway ride Incident ally persons taught by educators to attempt to judge their audiences, as to their education but this procedure often proves very difficult problem. To make favorable impression on mixed group accord
 ing to the principles set forth by teachers would try the patience of sainted person. However if human being sincerely attempts to utilize his her vacabu lary, while addressing an individual group and it adverse criticisms, it would please me- if the person or persons committing the of critics
 ing, incarcerated in the city Baste for decade of years Sincerely yours Otsey Pewgle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

Ingenuity .. In the old days when had to travel considerable distances every day. they either went on foot if fortunate enough, utilized horse-andwagon In and out of those sleghs cold business in those days
 So There were all sorts of devices for keeping feet and hands warm on long rides ranging all the way from hot bricks to warming pans Today the travelling sales man steps into his cold car turns switch There is rush of cold air which gradually warns up and soon toasts the driver to turn unless he tunes down the heat, he bakes Man will solve any problem that involves his bodily comfort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
CHRISTMAS SEALS
 PRINTS DIFFERENT
Four Varieties Prompt Tu- bercul0sis Commission
 to Secure 4 Issues

Hartford, Dec. 1l.-Continued in- terest in the four varieties of print ings of the tuberculosis Christmas Seals for this year, has again prompted the State Tuberculosis Commission to secure all four issues, according to a statement made to- day by Miss Mabel Baird, state campaign director.
 Miss Baird said that because of so many requests from stamp col- lectors 1t was decided to exchange with Iowa, Wisconsin and MaSsa- chusetts in order to secure limit cd number of the other three print ings, the Eureka printing being the kind usually circulated In Connecti- cut. Only few hundred sheets of each of the Strobridge, Edwards & Deutsch. and the United States Printing companies are available here, and for this reason the supply is being distributed directly from the State Tuberculosis Commission headquarters in the State Ofiice Building, rather than through the local associations, although any pur- chases of these seals will be turned over to the local committees, Miss Baird said.
 The various printings, according to philatelists, have their individual plate markings on each sheet, and the position selected this year for the Identification mark is on seal No. 56, counting from the top of the sheet in a horizontal position, with an "E" on the lower right corner for the Eureka seals, and IS" for the Strobridge, and a ID" for Ed wards and Deutsch. The United States Printing and Autograph company has Its mark, a "U" on the 55th seal, rather than the 56th. One philatel.st has called attention to the omission of the "U" marking on one pane of 100 seals of the six teen panes, which is the make up of an entire printed sheet, and also that there are a few flaws on all four printings which seem to be con- stant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

christmas giving aog back good
 community tree on the Green. There was singing ga- lore, also much festivity. A highght was disribu tion of presents to kddies of the city, supposedly those who weren't going to benefit by Santas arrival that year Every kid in town must have been there though, and when the toys started to go there wild rush which resembled stampede for few minutes . Another like that occurred not many years ago when the Democrat held similar event and collected toys for youngsters and distributed them The crush was so great that plate glass windows shvered employees tre- bled, and the building shook But the kiddoS had great time and when all said and done did every participating in the spreading of joy and dspellng of gloom
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
DR. EDWARD POST
 K. OF (. SPEAKER
Prominent Local Physician to Speak on Principles
 Ideals of Order

The next speaker on the program of the current K. of c. Member ship Campaign Drive will be Dr. Edward A. Post.
 pr. Post will broadcast Tuesday evening, December i4th at SIS p. in. over Station WATR and his sub ject will deal with a new aspect on Fraternal Affiliations.
 Dr. Post is a graduate of Mt. St. Mary,s College and interned at the local St. Mary's hospital.
 Prof. John P. Kinney of Crosby High school, the last speaker on the program, gave very enlightening address on the "rdeals of Knight hood" and much favorable comment was heard expressed around the town by an impressed listening au- dience.
 Dr. Posts address will be on the same high plane as all his prede- cessors and will be worth an ear- ful during your dinner hour Tues day evening, next.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

Lines of a schoolbOy Young Lochinvar has come out of the Vest through all the wide country his steed was the best. Descensus Averno est facis-the de- ceeded twenty parasangs. come to bury Caesar What is rare a day in June My heart leaps up when behold a rainbow in the sky. For men may come and men may go but go on forever Blessings on thee, barefoot boy There ancient mariner The mills of the gods grind slowly God bless us everyone" said Tiny Tim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

Here and there The Sedwick Guards, Go G, send
 kind invitation to attend their Formal Military Ball at the Armory on New Years Eve for which are deeply membered .. . Uncle Harrys Christmas Party at the Loew Poli Theater looms natural" With the Eks under "Jimmie" Neage cooperating and Manager "Ed" prelude to happy Christmas. |. .. Domenic Mecca is proud of the new sign which graces his studio window and adds color to Grand Street. Andy Di Pietro has changed his residence from Willow to Concord Streets Mr. and Mrs Armand Cunha, the latter the former Palma DiAngelo, are back from honeymoon spent down south. ...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

A young fellow was thumbing a ride at the corner of Mill and East Main streets last night One by one totally ignored him. but finally the Good Samaritan came along. He lowered his window and asked how far out the lad was going Informed the youth bound for Fairawn he invited him to take front seat. The young fellow opened the door, put his left foot the running board and mOmentarily glanced all over the dashboard Then closing the door he nOnchalantly mid to the driver "Aw you aint got no radio I'll wait ,w a few more cars."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
PUNISHMENT BADGES WORN

Porterville, Cal.-(UP)-Badges of enameled steering wheel nuts, sym- bol of the nut behind the wheel" are being worn by members of Por- terville's safety council who violate safety laws. The offender is deco rated at regular meetings of the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
BRITAIN TO TEST GYRoPLANEs

London, UP)-Experiments to test the qualities of modern gyro. planes = aircraft lifted by rotating wings - in naval craft and rnili- tary service will be carried out in Great Britain early next year. Work is going ahead on five dumping" autogyros ordered by the Air Min istry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

For some perverse reason eight out of ten girls going to dance will park wad of gum in their jaws and then pound it to death when the orchestra starts playing When intermissiOn rolls around and the gals head for the refreshment concession the delcacy is parked on the back of chairs sidewalks and every other place but the right one Next time you're at dance watch the female light fantastic trppers and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

stairs fell upon an altar. If per- son was sentenced to imprison- ment he was thrown into the cel- lar; if he was sentenced to death he was made to spend the last 24 hours of his life upstairs. There was a Bible, and in that solemn room the condemned was expect ed to make his peace with his Maker. 5'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

The foundations of John Prints's house have been uncovered, so has the foundation of the powder house
 nearby. It. was in the latter that
 Swen Wass, the gunner, fell asleep on November 25, 1645, and dropped g torch into a keg of powder. There
 was Q fire and the entire settlement
 with the exception of barn was destroyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
TWO WEEKS TO GO
sg THE MAN IN THE TOWER

The time draws nearer, Just two weeks away, When we have with us Another Christmas day. Last minute shopping Is planned in a hurry, Though we meant to do 1t early To avoid useless worry. We glance at the calendar, The days to check, Time to get busy, Yes sir, by heck. All past resolutions About an early start, Just Ike every other year You know them by heart, So with two weeks to go You decide to start hopping, It's the incest time anyhow For real Christmas shopping.
 EM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

Q warm hand to the young man from the old home town. And af- ter the parade, as Frank once told us, the old friends piled down to the grounds to shake his big hand and to renew old friendships. Those were the great days of Frank Larkin. It was something for the old town to have @ repre- resentative with the show, hand ding 8 team of eight horses.
 Later, Frank returned and from that time on, was connected with the trucking business, hiring out at first and then opening up for himself. He had married, and lived In the Brooklyn district. Our memory is that Frank pro- duced one of the first real furni- ture vans in Waterbury. Family after family were moved under his supervision; no better care or attention was given by any firm. The skill and art of piano jug gling, and heavy furniture moving showed itself under Franks per- sonal supervision. First, in bus iness in Brooklyn, his business expanded until he opened a big place in Meadow St. Success fol- lowed him along for years. He made horse lovers of the male members of his family, and from their youngest days, fast riding ponies were provided for them, and they developed into clever horsemen just like their father.
 Frank Larkin had lived around old Harper Ferry for a number of years now. He was e good and thoughtful parent, Q fine citizen and an interesting talker. His tales of Waterbury of the days of his youth were interesting and historical as we listened almost with open mouth to what he told us some years back:
 SCENT CRIME; slO,ooO BAIL
 Fall River, Mass, (UP)--When Henry Finnegail was accused of an Scent pocketbook robbry, he was "a A .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

Britain is being urged by motor- ists to adopt the German and Ital- ian system of special high-speed highways.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

Helpful Hattie says some people talk better than they write others write better than they talk and she's heard many voluminous speaker whose writing was positively ineligible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
Picturesque Rider

Late Frank Larkin, Pioneer Trucker, Gained Fame as Expert Driver for Barnum & Bailey Welcomed Home When Circus Game to Town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

SCENT CRIME; slO,ooO BAIL
 Fall River, Mass, (UP)-When Henry Finnegail was accused of an Scent pocketbook robbry, he was held in $lO,OOO bail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

Good Night.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-06-26

Al $50 a. m. q. W. Williams,
Superintendent OF the Sunday
school gave an interesting black
board review. The b. y. p. L.. met
al D. m. Rev. Bohannon spoke
at the evening service.
Rev. Z. A. Robertson. pastor OF
New Bethel Baptist Church spoke
on the topic. LET us kill him" at
the morning worship. He deliv-
cred another sermon at the even
ing service.
Mrs. Sydney william is conyal-
escing al her home on Bagley.
Frank Johnson is Ill at his home
on Highland.
Among those who went TO Chi
cago 10 see the Braddock-Louis
fight were Mr.. and Mrs. Steve
Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Banks
OF New York: and Mr.. and Mrs.
Buddy Charity.
A home has been secured for
the girls protective society. The
headquarters is 42is S. Saginaw.
Any amount will be appreciated
from friends who wish 10 aid in
this effort. Further information
can be secured from the secretary
and treasurer. Mrs. Anna T. Hyde,
s65 Wesson. phone 2-33f7. Mrs.
Wn. Harding is president. Mrs.
Haywood Gullatte is secretary.