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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10
SHERIDAN GROUP
CONTACTS SOLON;
NEEDS REVIEWED
Sen. Wheeler Gives Assur.
ance on Court House;
Discuss WPA

United States Senator Burton X.
Wheeler told a group of Valley
county Democrats at a banquet Civ
en- for him in Glasgow Monday night
that he would never be satisfied I'M
less power were developed from the
Fort Peck dam which would make
1t possible to furnish power for ir-
rigation and ele~ctrifcation of farm
homes at a rate within the reach of
every farmer"
II am convinced" declared Vince
Ter, that irrigation created by cleo
trically-powered pumping plants is
much o. feasible than any gray
ity-fow plan. l have fought for pow
er to be generated from this huge
project ever since it was first ap-
proved" he said, "and l am going
to keep up that fight in Washing
ton"
Confer With Delegation
In a conference with a special
delegation from Sheridan county,
Senator Wheeler said he would lend
every possible assistance to have the
court house project receive prompt
consideration once 1t Is approved at
the Helena office and forwarded to
Washington.
AS to what may be expected in the
way Of increased grants from WPA.
he explained that nothing could be
determined until the present relief
appropriation a now before
Congress was finally disposed Of.
There was no question. in talking
with the Senator, that he was fully
appreciative of conditions in this
section of the state. 81 have never
seen anything equal to what | have
looked upon today" he declared, as
I droye from Havre to Glasgow; and
the people of northern and eastern
Montana are going to receive every
ounce of energy / can give to get
them every possible relief"
Urges Inspection
Wheeler had Cancelled a special en-
eagement for a public address at
Salt Lake City in order. as he said,
ito make a personal inspection of
eastern Montana" md now" he
duutu, L III SOlHS 10 Dt dDle 10 tell
them when / get back to Washing
ton exactly what the picture is out
here"
The Senator said he had urged
Mr.. Wilson of the Department of
Agriculture, and assistant to the Sec
rotary of Agriculture, Wallace, to
make an inspection trip to eastern
Montana. and he had assured him he
would do so probably within the next
week or two.
AT the banquet in Glasgow, Whee-
Ter reiterated his stand in strong OPP
position to the Presidents ''packing
of the Supreme Court" Starting out
with only himself and Hiram John
0 of California leading the oppo-
%sition, the Senator declared he was
confident there were now $50 senat-
ors who would definitely oppose the
Bill"
Senator Wheeler conferred with a
group of planning board represent
atives at Poplar Tuesday morning,
then went from there to Glendive
where he boarded a train to speed
him back to his duties in Washing
ton.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10
Augsburg Choir Thrills
Huge Audience at Concert

The Augsburg college choir of so
voices thrilled al audience of 500
people at the high school auditorium
here Monday evening.
The choir. under the direction Of
Prof. Henry p. Opseth, rendered
sacred selections, several of which
were composed by F. Melius Chris
tiensen, noted ST. Olaf college choir
director-and composer.
The concert was proclaimed the
greatest of it's kind ever heard
here.
The choir. travelling by Grey
hound bus, went from Plentywood
to Fort Peck where they presented
a concert Tuesday evening.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10
BLAZE DESTROYS
HOME AT RESERVE
STRANDSKOV HOME Is TOTALLY
DESTROYED BY FIRE
SATURDAY NIGHT

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Viggo
Strandskov at Reserve was totally
destroyed by fire Saturday about
midnight.
The blaze was detected by Mr.. and
Mrs. Jens Lind and Jens Lund. who
were returning from Minot, and
quick response by neighbors saved
practically all of the household
goods. 1t is believed that the blaze
was caused by defective wiring.
The home was partially covered
by insurance.
The S%trandskov family have
moved their household goods to the
house formerly occupied by Clarence
Petersen's.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10
Blast Wrecks IRA Car at
Dance Here Early Sunday
FERN JENSEN AND ROBERT LORENZ, VICTIMS,
ESCAPE DEATH WHEN CAR IGNITION
Dictionaries CHARGE

A charge of dynamite or glycerine. wired to the ignition
of the car owned by County Rural Resettlement
Administrator Samuel Sprague, apparently in an attempt to
take his life, resulted in severe injuries to two Plentywood
young people at the Blue Moon tavern. W miles east Of
P~lentywood early Sunday morning.
The victims, Fern Jensen and Robert Lorenz, had bor-
rowed Sprague's car to make a trip to town, and as Lorenz
turned on the ignition the explosive was detonated.
One fender was thrown 50 feet. a huge hole was blown
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10
Jobs Available for Men
of County at Fort Peck

Blaine Robinson announced today
that the local unemployment office
has received a call from Fort Peck
stating positions are available for
20 "husky" Sheridan county men
for underground work.
County men who wish employ
ment are requested to contact the
county unemployment office imme-
diately.
A call has also been issued for
experienced jack-hammer operators,
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10

Rand Lewis, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard M. Lewis of Plentywood.
was one of three students at Santa
Ana junior college, Claremont,
Calf. to be awarded a scholarship
to higher educational institutions, at
exercises conducted last week.
All took competitive examina-
tions.
Rand Lewis graduated from the
P~lentywood high school in 1885. In
school here he was active In dram
atics and was a member of the local
Boy Scout troop.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10
SCOOP!

A son. who has been named
William Harold, was born to Mr..
and Mrs. w. j. Hagen at the
Sheridan Memorial hospital Fri
day, June A. The husky IN
FOUNDER is expected to join the
Herald staff soon. Mother and
baby doing fine, papa recovering
rapidly.-6ports editor.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10
Roosevelt County Officers
Upheld by Judges Decision

A decision was handed down by
Judge Leiper of Glendive Monday
UNFOLDING the cause of officers of
Roosevelt county who had brought
action again the county commission
ers to recover salaries which were
lost to them because of lowering the
classification OF the county.
Ben Zimmerman, chairman of the
county board, said the board would
probably appeal the case to the Su-
preme court.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10
County Machine Shed
Is Nearing Completion

Sheridan county's new machine
shed constructed to house county
machinery, Is nearing completion
and today workmen were putting the
finishing touches on the bulldogs
roof.
The work Is bein gdone by WPA
laborers and two shifts OF six men
are employed.
The building is 80x40 feet.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10
LEAVE FOR DLIIION

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Peterson and
family left Monday for Dillon where
they will attend the graduation ex-
ercises of their daughter, Marguer-
lite, Tuesday evening. From there
they will visit in Spokane and stoI
at a summer cabin of friends neal
Eureka, Mont.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10
TO CUSTOMS

Reporting to U. S. Customs Of
fetal N. x. Baynham at Raymond In
May:
Automobiles ATT, passengers l.
SOS.
Other vehicles IL.
Pedestrians /.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10
Customs House North of
Raymond Nearly Finished

The customs house on the U. S.
Canadian line north of Raymond Is
nearing completion.
Progress has been retarded, how
ever, by high winds and dust storms.
1t is expected that the structure will
be completed not later than Aug. i.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10

through the floor board below
the drivers seat and the top
OF the car was torn open by
the conclusion.
Miss Jensen and Lorenz
were rushed to the local hos
pital where it was determined
MIR. Lornez was more serious
ly hurt, he having received the
full force of the explosion. He
suffered facial decorations, a frac-
tured leg and bruises. Miss Jensen
escaped with facial decorations. Both
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10

Following a telegram to Unit
ed States Attorney General Ho-
mer S. Cummings at Washing
ton, MI. Sprague received a tele-
phone call from the U. s. Dist
ret Attorneys office in Butte
Wednesday afternoon, indicating
investigation through that Of
flee.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-06-10
FISHING TRIP

Father P%ratschner left for a three
months vacation at Wfnsted, MINI.
He plans to be present a THE ordin-
alton TO priesthood of a cousin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
Port Of Missing
 Umbrellas Found.- The Trolley Barn!

If when starting for business on some rainy morning, you can't 10. cate your umbrella and can't re- member that anyone has borrowed it recently, Q good Idea might be to try to recall whether or not you left 1t on the bus or street car, for those in charge of the lost and found departments Of the Con- neeticut company and the c, R. & L. Lines would tell you that the chances are very good that such Is the case. They receive hun dreds and hundreds Of them dur. ing the course of years time. On every rainy day, particularly on those days when it rains and later clears, umbrellas are brought to the lost and found department by bus and trolley operators liter ally in droves,
 And Gloves
 Umbrellas arc not the only per- sonal belongings which wander from their owners on cars and buses. Next Li number to the portable rain shelters come hand bags and gloves which arrive in the department by the hundreds annually. Other articles which are regularly elusivs are books, bank books, brief cases, suit cases, rub- bers, pipes, lunch boxes (frequently filled), jewelry purses containing various sums, and, now and then, meats and vegetables.
 Perhaps the crowning piece of absent mindedness occurred Sev" eral years ago when Q musician left behind him on e street car, one Of those huge bass horns,
 All articles which have been for- gotten by passengers on the mos tor coaches and street cars. If found by the operators. arc picked up and immediately dispatched to tho lost and found department to await the owners claim. If marks Of Identification appear on or within the article, an effort is made to inform the owner of It's recovery by telephone, or, If this Is unsuccessful, by post card. No effort is spared to see that all are ticles are returned to the proper owners, but when identifying marks are missing the articles must await claim,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04

Treasurer
 September l, William M. Harris, treasurer of the Settlers Village corporation and manager of the village, said today that he has al- ready received several Individual offers.
 One by One
 The amounts offered for the houses or the names of the indi- viduals who wished to purchase them and move them of the press ent site were not disclosed. It was int ntlmatod however, that the dis- mintling Of the local tercentenary exhibit would eventually be oc- compllshed house by house,
 tnaSmuch as no person is likely to purchase the Town Hall" build inl: and move 1t to another location it k expected that the building will Do used in the future as a com munity house. it was learned toe day that tho Lithuanian group might bid for this structure or that 1t might also 90 to the park depart- msnt for future use
 Facts and Figures
 ln detailed report compiled in regard to the financial sct-up Of the village, Mir. Harris released the fol- lowing figures today in connection with the original donations given oy racial groups:
 Italian, $500; Lithuanian, S350; Polish, 43b0; French. 5000; Oolorcd,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
DEFINITE DATE ON
 EXAMS EXPECTED
Personnel Director to Rate Stenographers on
 Coming Tests

No official announcement has been made In regard to the date of the next set of examinations which will be given under merit system for the state personnel department but 1t is expected that when these tests are given there will be man? local applicants on the lists,
 At the present time, judging from the number of names on the files at the local branch office of the Con- necticut State Employment Service there will be many WaterburianS seeking positions aS clerks, typists and stenographers. Thomas I. Shea manager of the local office said, to. day that he had received no word as yet from the state department in regard to the tests which will take place In the near future.
 It is believed, however. that fl there IS a sufficient number of local persons eligible for these exams Wa terbury may be named as one of the cities In which the tests will be given. In this case applicants from Waterbury and vicinity will not be obliged to travel to New Haven or Hartford for the tests.
 Preliminary plans in connection with the examinations are being made at the present time by Per- sonal Director Harry Marsh. The first tests are to be held on Satur- day in order that Q staff of exam inerS may be named. Following this, probably in the latter part of August, three separate tests will be given for clerks, stenographers and typists, Most of the applicants will probably be girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
Lithuanian ( Committee
 Reported Interested
 In Buying Town Hall'
65,O7o Admissions Paid to Tercentenary Settlement During History Reports Treasurer, William M.
 Harris; Financial Plan Explained in Statement

Ssl; Scotch, sl0O; Russian, $500; Irish, $S40: German, $450; Scan- danavian, $250. Tn addition 1t was also reported that paid admissions, at 10 cents per person, amounted to $6,60790. Also there was $87l.68 realized from the sale of medals and as profit from the village store.
 Out of this total of $i0,700, the various racial groups have been re- imbursed in full, 1t was said today. At the present time the problem is to attempt to pay back as much of the $4,500 loaned to the corpora ton by the city at the start of the village project as possible.
 City Loaned Money
 It was pointed out today that the city loaned this amount In reality as an appropriation with the under standing that if the corporation could ever pay 1t back 1t would do so or pay back as much as possible. At the present time," said MT. Harris, 1t is difficult to estimate what the sale of the houses will bring in." The city will be reim- bursed almost in full, however, if all the houses are sold ct fairly moderate prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
EDDIE DUCHIIN IS
 IN SECLUSION

New York, Aug. 4.-(UP) Eddie Duchin, orchestra let der, was in sc- ciusion today with Mrs. Charles oelrichS. mother Of Mrs. Marjorie oeirichS Duchin who died yeSter- day ct the Harbor satiitariurn here of complications following the birth of ( son.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Duchin will be held at the Duchin home to- morrow with private burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
 Hospital attendants said the child. a ninc-pound infant who survived q Cacsarian birth c week ago. was in excellent health. The baby has been named Peter Oelrichg Duchin
 Mrs. Duchin died after c series ol blood transfusions failed to improve her condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
Playground Activities
PARAMOUNT

Three prizes were given out last evening at the Fairmount play. ground at the annual pct" show. The best looking and best all around entry turned out to be Q dog owned by Robert Albon. The funniest en- try was awarded to Margaretta Bowes and for the smallest pet In the show, goldfish, the prize went to Lucy Sizer.
 Others entered in the show are listed as follows; Jane Kelliher, Shirley Cook, Mary Wagner, Bar bara Pollard,
 The Paramount volley ball team won over the Waterville aggrega. ton last evening in straight games by scores Of l6.3, l6-6.
 Today there will be practice ses- sions for the girls softball tean and for the members of the senior boys baseball team. Tomorrow the lon wheels" show will take place at the playground under the direction of Herbert Price and Rita McCann, supervisors,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
JUDGE SHAW OF
 BEDDING DIES

Bedding, Conn, Aug. 4-(UP)- Samuel c. Shaw, retired judge of the court of common pleas and former member of the Connecticut house and senate is dead.
 Judge Shaw, who died yesterday served in the house in 1915, 1917 anu 1919 and in the senate during the sessions of 1924 and 1927, being sem ate leader of the latter session.
 He was a graduate of Yale, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
MADAME PHOEBE
 OLSEN DEFIANT
Boston Officials Trying to Evict Mother, Child From
 Floating Home

Boston, Aug. 4-(UP)-Madame Phoebe tNavy-gig Annie) Olsen to- day defied police, health officials and the society for the prevention of cruelty to children to evict her and her l7-year-old daughter, Phoe- be La Plante, from their floating home in Boston Harbor.
 The issue between the social order and the wispy-haired matron is whether a navy gig converted into @ houseboat provides adequate" and sanitary quarters for mother and daughter.
 In a salty interview where the boat now is tied up in East Boston, Madame Phoebe mounted the quar- terdeck of her bobbing domain and denounced the guardians of society as a bunch of snoops-yeh, just plain and simple snoops, I'd call 'em,"
 Coming Every Day
 "They've been coming here every day for the last two weeks," she said darkly, And If 1t aint one, it's another, They walk into the cabin, poke into every nook and corner, make notes and wrinkle their 'risto. cratic noses, It's more than a body can stand!"
 She explained that for years she had longed to become intimately as- sociated with the briny deep, but did not realize her ambition until last September when she had some money left me" and shopped around for a floating home.
 T figured 1t would be a good place for me to spend the rest of by days with Phoebe" she said demurely. Just us two, drinking in the salt air, and having no taxes to pay. All last winter we was anchored off Warren-Avenue Bridge. We moved two weeks ago."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
COLONEL FRANK
 HOPKINS DIES

Burlington. Vt., Aug. 4-tUP)- Colonel Prank Edward Hopkins. U, S. A. retired, former commander of historic Fort Ethan Allen, died early today after an illness at age 64.
 Hc was . native of Montgomery, Vt.. an 1898 graduate of Brown uni- yerSity, and served in the army nearly 30 years prior to his retire. mcnt last December. At various times he had lived in New York, New Jersey and Washington. D. c,
 Survivors include c wife Gertrude and c sister, Mrs. James D. Mann of Boston.
 After military funeral services here tomorrow the body will be taken to HaekenSack, N, J., for burial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
TOWN PLOT

August i3 has been set as 6 ten- tative date for the Town Plot min- Strel show, 1t was announced at the playground this morning. Rehearsals have been held for the past week and the latest addition to an all-star cast Is the Wilson A. 0, harmonica duet, featuring Adolph Mangini and Bob- by Demasavage.
 Thursday evening at 7:30 the air In the vicinity of the playground will be rent with the typical howl ings of Q pct" show. Three prizes will be given out for the prettiest, funniest and oldest pets entered in this contest.
 Also on Thursday evening the mems volley ball team will meet the Chase Park aggregation. On Friday evening the girls volley ball team will meet the Hamilton sextet.
 The members of the Nature club will go on e hike on Friday after noon, If the weather is fair and mild, under the supervision of Jos seph Anthony Of the WPA staff. The destination was not announced to- day
 A softball game will be held at the playground on Thursday eve- hing between the Duees and the Aces. The standing In the league hnG been relAaAed Aa follows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
FIVE HELD ON
 ROBBERY CHARGE

Northampton, Mass Aug. A. (uP) State police held Ave men on armed robbery charges today in connection with Q $500 holdup Of F, c. Jones, Ware carnival owner, on the Ware-B e-BelchertoWn road July 90,
 The men, several of whom alleg- ediy confessed, were Harold D. Fon- tain, 3i; Giacomo dalloni, 23, Springfield; Henry DesautelS. 30; Sebastian skiba, 8, mad Stanley J. swierak, q, Holyoke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
Popular Couple Feted
 On Silver Anniversary
Over 100 Attend 18th Wedding Anniversary Party for Mr., Mrs. Patrick Donahue; Drum Corps Withraws
WASHINGTON HILL

tationS to other conventions and competitions have been received, but arc not expected to be accepted.
 It IS believed that If the corps were supplied with new uniforms it would take part in all events. A committee of the Community club is said to be working on the possibility of supplying tho new suits,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
: RAM CARS BUNGALOWS

San Diego, Cal. CUP)--This city boasts of Q bungalow court made entirely of retired trolley cars The ,ars, minus their running gear. are mounted m pairs on concrete foun. lations, surrounding central court, while each pair contains two three- room apartments with bath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
Building Permits

The following building permits were issued today at the office of Building Inspector Patrick J. Carlln.
 Theodore F. Nuhn and others, remodel club house at Fiske street; cost $l,O00.
 s. Perrella, alter house at 22 Wilson street; cost $500.
 Joseph Mastrlanna, construct cottage near Meriden Road. cost S200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
Full Weather Report

Boston, Aug, 4-- (UP) -- Weather forecaAti
 Rhode island-PRrtly cloudy fol- lowed by showers late tonight or Thursday. Not much change in temperature,
 MnsaRe ehuso cloudy with showers late tonight and possibly in the east portion Thursday morn. Ing. Not much change in tempera' ture,
 Connecticut -- Partly cloudy fol- lowed by showers late tonight or ThursdRy. Not much change in change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04

DIVORCE TOO MUCH TROUBLE
 Budapest (UP).-"Dlvorce are too much bother" Josef szoelloesSy. 36- year-old bank clerk, told police hero when they asked him to explain why he did not divorce his first two wives before marrying q third.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04

The Waterbury Settlers Village may be literally moved away from its present site on Chase Park boulevard house by house, accord ing to developments which have taken place during the past twenty four hours. After having been au- thorized by the corporation on Monday to dispose of the houses by sale to Q private concern, to indi- Viduals or ct public auction by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04

The "couriers" of the playground at the present time are Nicholas Gallon and Tony 1eronimo and these two boys take thei rwork very seri- ously.