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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
WINTER WARMEST
 IN ALL HISTORY

Boston, March 23- (UP)-The past winter was the warmest and greenest in the 52-year history of Harvard university's Blue Hill ob- servatory.
 From December to February, the mean temperature was 32.8, which is 6.2 above average. Next warmest winter was in 1932-33, when the mean temperature was 32.2. Not once did the observatory thermome- ter drop below zero, the lowest tenn perature recorded being six.
 Including November and the first 20 days of March, only l2 inches ot snow fell. just half the previous low of 24 inches in i888-89.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
MUSSOLINI HAS
 COME HOME ANGRY
Bitter in Resentment of Foreign Press-Hits
 Hard at Britain

Rome, March 23.-(UP)-Premier Benito Mussolini struck out angrily at Great Britain today in a speech to 250,000 fascists massed in Venice Square In celebration of the 18th anniversary of fascism's birth. Mus solini expressed bitter resentment at foreign press criticism and re- ferred to certain hypocritical, hysterical Anglican pulpits." e@
 we waited 70 years to avenge Adowa (the Italian defeat in Ethi- opia in 1896) but we managed to do it." he shouted. "Even if the day should come whei, memory is weak, we are here to awaken and spur 1t.
 "Blackshirts, remember and pre- pare yourselves. This is the warn- ing of today's celebration"
 Situation Grave
 Several diplomats regarded the situation as almost as grave as when the British fleet was concentrated in the Mediterranean in 1895.
 One report stated that if the league of nations is empowered to handle the Spanish situation as de- manded by the loyalist government, Italy will immediately denounce the non-intervention accord.
 It was learned Count Galeazzo Ciano, foreign minister, had a long talk last night with Sir Eric Drum molad. He was reported to have pro- tested against the British press cam paign and to have intimated that 1t is not likely to improve Mediter- xanean relations.
 In addition to the Spanish situa- ton, another reason for Mussolini's hurried return from his Libyan trip was reported to be the disastrous re- action in political circles in Berlin regarding the recent papal encycli- cal on the German church situa tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
Shade" "OfLou Stone May HaDe Returned To Winsted

poorest of mine. I know my mice and mine are all duplicidentata. not simplicidentata like Minnie Mouse. and Mickey Mouse of England that the British broadcasters are brag- ging about. Of course, they all are members of the mus musculus fam fly, but our Winsted mice are brown mice, decumanus.
 "I smelled a rat as soon as l heard Minnie. Her main trouble Is her voice is outside the limits of hue man audibility. My mice are loud plenty loud-and they accompany themselves with tail beats. I've been training them for twelve years. They can sing all together, in groups up to 24, or individually.
 Wlnsted's pied piper. who if known widely for his experiments and stories about all breeds Of animals, would not reveal where he keeps his pet rodents. He left foE New York confident that # he wal successful in obtaining auditignt foF his mice. the rodent representa-. tives of Lou Stones famous animal town would eventually capture tlae worlds radio ''mouSicai" contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23

ThoTnS In the absence or Rep. J.. Mortimer Bell of Salisbury, republi- can, who missed his first day at the Legislature.
 Rep. Thoms was questioned dur ing the session as to his stand on the merit system bill, which was re- ported in favorably by the Judiciary committee and starred for acton on the house calendar today. The house, however, agreed to postpone action on the bill, which is a sub- stitute for the original one proposed by the Connecticut Merit System as- sociation. The Waterbury legislator said the substitute bill proposed by the judi ciary committee, of which he is Q member, is a good one, but post ponement was favored so that addi- tional changes could be made. Executive Session
 The finance committee is sched- uled to hold an executive session this afternoon at which time favor able action will be taken on the proposed $250 900 water bond issue for the City of Waterbury. Senate Chairman Joseph P. Cooney of Hart ford stated today the bill, which will provide funds to build 7,l00 feet of the city's second water pipe line through the town of Watertown, will be reported favorably in the senate tomorrow.
 Probe Insurance Rates
 Tomorrow the question of investi- gating ways of fixing charges on liability insurance in Connecticut will be disclissed by the insurance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
GAS TRAGEDY IN
 TEXAS CLEARED
School Board ExOnerated By Court-Innocent Ef-
 fort to Save Money

New London, Texas, March g. - (UP) = An innocent effort by the New London school board to save about $500 a month by using waste gas for fuel, was blamed today for the explosion that killed 426 children and teachers. A military court of inquiry established that the gas accumulated in a cloud in the base- ment and was discharged last Thurs day afternoon in some manner ur,- known, possibly when the manual training teacher threw an electrical switch to start his machinery. Schoolhouse janitors tapped 8 line of "wet" gas belonging to the Parade Gasoline Company on orders of School Superintendent W. c. Shaw, who had only a verbal agreement with the oil company.
 The entire school board was ad- vised of Shaw,s action and ap- proved 1t, investigators were told. Dr. A. P. Schoch, chemist and ex-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
By THOMAS HAGGERTY limited Press CorrespOndent)

Winsted, Conn, March 23.-(UP) - Recently reported discoveries throughout the United States and Europe of vermin virtuosi - more commonly known as singing mice" provoked prolonged disgust today from zephaniah Peabody, Winsted's s famous pied piper. who announced he has a collection of @ roaring roc dents all of whom sing basso pro- foundo.
 Peabody made his pronounce ment at the Winsted railroad sta- ton just before boarding Q train for New York.
 I'm going down to see them broadcasting company fellows who are putting on this international mouse singing contest" he said. "and I'ln going to demand an audi ton for each and every one Of my mice.
 I've heard this Minnie Mouse from out in Chicago sing over the radio She's just q cleese-fed so- pranO and they call her Americas best. Why, she ain't in it with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
RESOLUTION ON
 GASOLINE TAX
Tabled By House Members Today; Several Meas
 ures Were Passed
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR.

BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR.
 United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Hartford, Conn.,, March 23- (UP) The house today tabled @ resolu- ton reported favorably by the fed- eral relations committee, to nenl- orialize congress to repeal the one cent a gallon gasoline tax in force since 1932.. The resolution declared tn. tax a burden to motorists and the matter of assessments should be left to the states to be levied as tn. occasion required for new roads ard traffic improvements. Connecti- c motorists now pay one cent to the federal and two cents to the stste government per gallon.
 4 bill establishing g merit system for state employees, rewritten by the republican leadership from the state reorganization commissions recom- rnendation, was assigned for debate at 11:30 a. in., Thursday. I IN~-AA....mA AA-~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
BUS DRIVER WAS
 FOUND DRUNK

Waltham, Mass. March 2s-(UP) A bus driver was arrested on a drunkenness charge last night after 90 terrified passengers had forced him to stop the bus at the end of Q wild two-mile ride.
 Harold w. wilson. 2s. Of Lexlng. ton, driver for the Middlesex ds Bos- ton bus line. was arrested hy police summoned by the passengers.
 Passengers told police that Wilson drove crazlly and that they were forced c clutch their seats to keep from falling to the fioor. They said they demanded . refund. but Wilson eefnsed to give it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
IRISH STRIKE

Dublin, Mar. 23-(UP) Eleven thousand mem- bers of the Irish Free State building trades are pre- pared to strike March 31 unless an understanding is reached on wages and working conditions before Easter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
Wet Places Close
 Tight Good Friday

Sale of liquor in Waterbury on Good Friday Is absolutely taboo, Police Supt. William J. Roach declared today in a warning to permittees. Taverns and package stores must be closed all day. Restaurants may remain open for the serving of food but even the presence of glasses on the bar or at tables constitutes evidence of viola ton, according to the state law.
 Police will enforce the law strictly, the superintendent said, and any violations will re- suit in arrest. Under the state liquor laws, sale of liquor is forbidden on Christmas, Good Friday and election days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
FIREMEN WERE
 DOWNED BY SMOKE

Boston, March 23.-(UP)-Two firemen were overcome by smoke and six persons were led to safety by policemen when two-alarm fire swept . three-story wooden store and tenement building in Rox- bury today.
 Piremen Robert Mcdonigle of ROxkury and Francis Connor of Dorchester were h0spltallzed.
 L0ss was set at 96.000.
 The blaze started in the basement and caused most damage to the iirst-fioor tobacco shop cg George MalhadO.
 Fsom the second floor police led cut Elizabeth poWd. co, Annie Goodwin. @, Charles J0slyn. co, and his wife Frances. S. Aealsted from the third floor were Ella C0gnican, b2. and her son Joseph. ie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
BY WERR MILLER

Copyright 19s6, by United Press)
 London, March 23.-(UP)-Soviet Russia today has the most powerful war machine in the world.
 Her army is the biggest in peace- time history.
 And compared with other old war nations her military position is practically invulnerable.
 Those statements can be made with reasonable certainty on the basis of what I was permitted tc learn or witness on a trip to Mos- cow-first stop on my flying survey of Europe's 1887 war machines. The statements are made with 8 full knowledge of the fact that the country's policy of secrecy has had a tendency to result in exaggeration abroad of the military power of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
Late Neus Flashes
BROKEN BACK

West Haven, Conn, Mar. 23,-(UP)-Burton Jones, 37, Maybrook, N. Y., a New Haven railroad brakeman, suffered a possible broken back when he was thrown from a switcher on a siding here today. He was taken to New Haven hospital for observation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
Dwight, Wheeler .Sts. Residents Are. ToFight Con1pany.
Martin J. Dunn Spokesman for All Protestants An. nounces Prepared Circular Against Route Com
 pany Is Puzzled d-May Do Nothing

Any petition of the c. R. & L. Company to operate busses Dwight Wheeler streets in Waterve will be
 met by the vigorous opposition of the residents of these streets who have already prepared protest circular
 signed 100 per cent by home owners and dwelers of the controllers oice spokesman for the residents of the streets involved made the announcement of the prepared
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, March 2s- (UP) - Government expenses and rece4pts for the current fiscal year through March 20, compared with a year ago: Thls Year Expenses Last Yenr $5.347,47S,327i6 ss.lsz.osa.siS.se ss.547.o5o,7ll.s7 s2.s57.7ss.bso.ss $1.soO. .4s7.els.4s s2.1s..a55.sss.io
 Cash Balance
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
Russia Has Greatest
 WarMachinem World
Uncensored Dispatches By Webb Miller Describes Soviet Holdings Largest Standing Army;
 $5,2OO,O 100000 Put Into War Game

Telegraph Editors Note: This is the first in 2 series of uncen- sored dispatches on "Europe's War Machines" by Webb Miller, Euro- pean news manager of the United Press. The material was obtained or s:n aerial tour of the various European capitals and is being compiled and written in London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
John D. Thon1s m Speakers Chair
Presided Over House During Absence of J. Mortimer Bell-Water Bond Issue for Waterbury Comes
 Before Committee Today
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat Legislative Reporter)

State Capitol Hartford March 23 = Especial to Tn Deocrat) ' The democratic minority in the House wa honored today the first time during the present sesso when it's leader Representative John D. Thos of Water bury, occupied the Speakers seat
 The House sesion was presided by Representatv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-23
Tie Weather

Fair Tonight; Cloudy Probably Rain Wed.
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-08

nlne-blade stalk cutters.
Another and an OUTSTANDING line
OF the Legg-Parham Company is the
Buick automobile The conpanv is
agent for the Buick in this territory
and today is enjoying a volume of
business that ranks with the best and
largest in its history with this ALWAYS
popular car. 1t is the common talk
that this years Buick automobile is
the most beautiful ever made bv anv
manufacturer. Buick is known for its
ease of operation, it's superb construc-
ton and its genuine dependability.
Buick is one car that comes as near
to selling itself as any automobile on
the market. 1t has always heen ma
chine of quality and one that will
stand long wear and giving high mile
age per gallon of gasoline.
In addition to the sales agency for
this motor car, the Legg-Parham
Company has a large repair depart
ment for servicing all makes and
models of automobiles. A large corps
of capable and experienced mechanics
is employed to look after the require
ments. of all jobs brought in for at
tention. The used car department of
the company offers real bargains to
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-08
ICE CREAM FIRM
HAS LARGE TRADE
Popular Pine State Flavors
Sold by 40 Dealers in
Territory

Since entering the Henderson mar
ket, Pine State ice cream has made a
real place for itself in the tastes of a
large portion of ice cream lovers in
this territory.
Pine State is sold by the Southern
zee Cream Company, a Henderson con-
Germ, located at the corner of William
street and Turner avenue. 1t is offer
ed a product that is delicious because
it's pure" and patrons of fountains
and buyers for home use are asked to
request Pine State by name to be
sure of getting that product. 1t is
known as the "purest and best ice
cream that science and skill know
how to make"
The Southern Ice Cream Company
carries a full line of dairy products,
including pasteurized milk, whipping
cream, butter and buttermilk, and
operates in a large territory, reaching
out in all directions from Henderson
for fifty miles or more. In this area
more than 40 dealers sell Pine State
ice cream. It can be had from these
dealers fresh daily in practically every
popular flavor. The Henderson plant
has capacity to meet all demands for
it's products in this territory. Quick
delivery by truck is afforded dealers
throughout the territory daily to three
times a week.
r. C. Brake, Jr., is manager of the
Southern Ice Cream. Co., and has as
ISOLATED with him Melvin, Freddie and
Falls Finch, all of whom are expert
enced ice cream men. Mr.. Brake, who
is better known to his friends and the
public as pete" has had broad ex-
perience in the ice cream business.
He came here to manage the local
plant in January 1886, and since that
time the volume of the plant has
greatly increased as well as the num-
Der of dealers, much of which has
been due directly to his efforts and
hard work. Mr.. Brake has identified
himself with many civic movements
since his residence in Henderson and
has made hundreds of friends by his
genial, affable manner and courteous
approach. Moreover, "Pete" Brake
knows his ice cream-how to make it
and how to sell it, He is a vice pres
ident of the Lions club and is also
very active in the local Boy Scout
movement.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-08
.|EGG-P ARHAM HAS
FARMER SUPPLIES
Wagons, Flows, All Kinds
Farm Implements, Seeds,
Feeds Are Sold
AUTOMOBILE DEALERS
co,,narv Is Local Agent for Buick
Line of Cars and Does All
tinds of Repair To
All Cars

Great plumbers of farmers and busi
KILL PEOPLE in Henderson and If
,.,,es aad adjoining counties do bust
re.. with The Lcgg-Parham Company
,, of the oldest concerns in the sec
tioo catering to the requirements and
,als of this large section of the
1opulace.
nor a generation this company or
;,s predecessors have been SERVING
his community and section MANY a
farncr has been tided through the
Ian seasons by his affiliations and
Connections with Legg-Parham and
,,,anv Henderson folks have had fire.
~nsnt and satisfactory dealings with
the concern.
Forming implements for all pur-
ro.os Ia the cultivation of crops are
ffared for sale, including the famous
7,bn Deere line. Cole planters, fer
tili,er sewers, Lynchburg plows,
hickory wagons and harness are
a,ai9 IL in large stocks from which
- make selections. All of these pro-
dnct, are we'll known and are guaran-
+oo5 after long years of service on the
American market.
Another big line of merchandise is
,ba+ If fertilizers, the kind that give
satisfaction at harvest time" Most of
tho leading brands are handled and
are sold on terms that please the pur-
chaser.
full line of seeds is carried in
stock including crimson clover,
wheat. beardless barley, vetch, oats,
Abruzzi rye and others.
indictments in the John Deere line
include the self dump rake, mowers
with enclosed gears running in oil,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-08
MRS. CLIFTON FINCH
OWNS BEAUTY SHOP
Jewel Beauty Shop Has Competent
Operators to Serve Patrons
Quickly

Jewel Beauty Shop, located over
Woolard's Drug store in the heart of
the city, has long been a popular place
for women of this section to secure
their beauty work.
A corps Of experienced operators
here have served ladies in this sec
ton with the very latest in the modes
and have kept well abreast of the
latest fashion trends.
Mrs. Clifton H. Finch is proprietor
of this popular shop and she has such
experienced operators as Mrs. Elsie
Gay Pace, Miss Edith Rideout, Miss
Lola Hoyle, Mrs. Clarence Davis, as
sisting her.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-08

those in the market for this type of
automobile and inspections are in
vited
M. F. Legg is general manager of
the company. He has been a resident
of Henderson for twenty years, and is
known to farmers throughout the
county and territory and likewise to
thousands of people in Henderson. He
is rated as a capable and very eff
ficient business executive, and since
he has been at the head of the Legg-
Parham Company has built it to per-
haps the largest proportions in it's
history. It is one of the leading bust
ness organizations of Henderson.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-08
WARREN NEGRO HAS
GOOD WATERMELONS
Daniel Davis Gives Professional Pro-
ducers Some Mighty Stiff
Competition

Warrenton, Sept. 8-Daniel Davis
Warren county Negro farmer, may be
classed as an amateur watermelon
grower, but he gives professional pro
ducers some of the stiffest competi-
ton they ever had
He doesn't raise melons to sell, said
C. S. Wynn, Negro farm agent of the
State College extension service, but on
his half-acre patch he is producing
some 500 large-sized melons.
Most of the melons range. between 40
and so pounds in weight, while some
will tip the scales at 70 pounds, Wynn
said
Davis melons are grown for home
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-08

For 26 years E. M Rollins has been
superintendent of the public schools
of Vance county, and for the past Il
years has also been superintendent Of
the Henderson city schools. He has
seen both systems grow from much
more modest proportions than they
are today, and has had prominent
part in the growth that has taken
place in the past quarter of a century,
Only two or three other school exc
cutives' in the State have served Ion
ger in their present connections than
has he
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-08

consumption and for friends who Wis
it his farm. "Visitors are plentiful dur
ing the watermelon season." Wynn
commented.
Evening star., 1937-02-21
Miners Are Taught.

Russia Is teaching scientific mining
to thousands of mine workers.
Evening star., 1937-02-21
Residential News
During the Week
In Hyattsville

HYATTSVILLE. Md, February 90
Miss Jane Owings. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Noble L. Owings of
Riverdale, has returned home after
visiting in Baltimore.
Miss Nellie Hinton, Washington
avenue, Riverdale. has been visiting
relatives in Philadelphia
The former special assistant to the
Attorney General of the United States
and Mrs. William Stanley and sons
Of Laurel are spending some time in
Miami, Fla.
DR.. and Mrs Reverdy Sasscer have
been entertaining at their home in
Upper Marlboro Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Yarnall.
Miss Catherine Miller, daughter Of
MIR. and Mrs. B. K. Miller of Clinton
has returned from visit with Miss
Dora Mara, former schoolmate, on
Long Island, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Edward Smith
have returned to their home, Mellwood
Farms, near Upper Marlboro, after q
vacation in Miami, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Small Of south
ern Prince Georges County are visit
ing in Miami.
Miss C. Eleanor Morris has returned
10 Shenandoah College in Virginia
after visiting her mother, Mrs. Cora
z. Morris, 81 johnson avenue.
Mrs. Herbert Wells and son, little
Gordon T. Wells, I'd, of College Park,
are spending the season with relatives
in Jacksonville, Fla.
Evening star., 1937-02-21
Eastern Star Chapter
Dance andCardPa artV

Acacia Chapter. No. %. Order Of
the Eastern Star, has completed final
arrangements for the annual dance
and card party to be given Saturday,
February 27, at Wardman Park Hotel.
Among the guests expected to at
tend are the worthy grand matron,
Mrs. Elizabeth Rhine. and Worthy
Grand Patron DR.. Victor B. Rench
and other officers of the Grand Chap
ter of the District of Columbia. Mrs.
Abbie Loeff1er is general chairman
and Mrs. Arthur Romer is vice chair
man for the affair. Mrs. Asa V. Bur-
dine, associate grand conductress and
first matron of Acacia Chapter, will
head the receiving line and she will
be assisted by the worthy matron.
Mrs. Lloyd Gibson and the worthy
patron, Mr.. william c. Fitzgibbon
and other past officers of the chapter.
Reservations are being made for
card playing. which will start at $3.50.
Additional tickets may he procured
from the chairman.
Evening star., 1937-02-21

\ UANTICO Va, February 90
1 The last dance of the current
! month was held this evening
at B. o. @. Preceding the
Evening star., 1937-02-21

countries will be on display. The dec
orations and refreshments will be car
ried out in the international colors,
blue and gold. Lady Baden-Powell
is world chief guide Of the World
Association of Girl Guides and Girl
Scouts and Dame Katherine Furse Is
director of the World Bureau.
Council members, leaders, assistant
leaders, Troop Committee members
and Advisory Committee will unite to
do honor to the founder of Girl
Scouting. Mrs. Juliette Low. 1t was
in Savannah, Ga. a quarter of q CEN
tury ago that the first Girl Scout
troop was organized and today there
are 100000. Girl Scouts in the United
States. Mrs. Carl I. Aslakson, a mem
ber Of the first Girl Scout troop. will
be an honor guest at the dinner.
A special program is being arranged
for the evening and members of the
committee from the council, ap-
pointed by Mrs. Anson Phelps Stokes,
the commissioner, are Mrs. J. Harris
Franklin, Mrs. w. Floyd Crosby and
Mrs. LIE Roy Barton The committee
from the Leaders Association, appoint
ed by Mrs. Robert Laughlin, president,
are Mrs. r. e. Doherty, Mrs. Lawrence
Tuttle. Mrs. r. w. Finley, Mrs. j.
Arnold Anderson and Mrs. Mace H.
Coleman.
The new anniversary year poster,
from painting by Lawrence Wilbur
of a Girl Scout, with the slogan Girl
Scouts Tcday-Leaders of Tomor-
row." will be on view at this dinner.