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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05
Steve Brodie's Jump

Steve Brodie was very much in
need of funds at the time and set
out on the morning of July %, 1886,
to jump from the Brooklyn bridge
to win 500 put up by James A..
Bremen, sporting man. He made
the jump successfully and sprang
into prominence, appearing in a
dime museum, and starring in a
play called "On the Bowery." On
November 9, 1888, he also jumped
from the Poughkeepsie bridge. He
was reputed to be worth 100000
when he died on January 81, 1901.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05
Blindfolded Donkey

In Korea every boy has a donkey
for his pet. This little family beast
is also useful; Korean boys drive
him in a circle about a huge round
stone on which grain il crushed as
the donkeys pulls the crusher. For
fear his pet will get dizzy, the Ko-
rean boy blindfolds him with a piece
of fine white cloth as he travels pa
tiently round and round.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05
STRANGE EXPERIENCES NO ONE
CAN SOLVE

An absorbing story relating ac-
counts of puzzling things that hap
pen which science has never been
able to fathom. One Of the many
fine features in the November 18th
issue of the American Weekly. the
magazine distributed with the Balti-
more. Sunday. American. On sale at
all newsstands.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

Home at its worst: The family
being dutifully sweet to a petted
pest who needs wholesome bawling
out
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

1t must astonish Egypt to hear
what a bumper crop of wheat we
are getting from our. man-made
desert.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

David said that all men were liars,
and he might have added that some
men work overtime 6 the Job,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

In all of the ptarmigans. with
the exception Of the British red
grouse winter celebration 70 wAits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05
PATRIOTISM"

The following verses we're printed
In a Conn. paper 20 odd years ago,
Since history repeats ITSELF, it
seems as appropriate now.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

Most people are good nurses when
1t comes to nursing animosity.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

The shape of eyes is indicative
of racial characteristics
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

Giving Profsetien
oeolnss droits, smoke,
Windshield clovdlne. and
assuring each passenger
individually controlled
Venilloflon.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-16
Hanford Happenings

Mr. and Mrs. John S. Harris and
daughter, Joan, were guests of Mrs.
Mabel Turner Saturday night, hav-
ing come over from Bickleton for
the basketball game between their
school and White Bluffs.
X Y n
James ,Strasser of Olympia, a
former Hartford resident, was in
the valley for day or two last
week ON business.
The P.-T.A. met Thursday even
ing at the school and enjoyed a
short program, besides taking up
regular business.
Mrs. Agnes Needhaan is in >Spo-
kane this week on business.
Tickets for dancing, cards and
refreshments will be very reason
ably priced Saturday evening at
the Community Hall opening.
m X X x
MIR. and Mrs. E. j. Jones returned
|home from Portland December 4
and left again this Tuesday for
Wenatchee, to visit with relatives
there through the holidays. They
expect to return home again some
time in january.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-16
THE BLACKBOARD
VOLUME
NUMBER 10

The Christmas tree, with it's gold
en- star and lights, and it's imita-
ton FROST trimmed boughs is as
much a part of the celebration as
is the Christmas song. Some trace
it's origin back to Roman days, but
it's first appearance as a regular in
stitution was along the Rhine some
time in the 10th century. At the
beginning of the 18th century the
fashion spread all over Germany
and by SO years later had conquered
Christendom.
And so it is that our Christmas
customs preserve features of the
great winter solstice festivals of
pagan peoples, side by side with
the new Christian observances.
This has always been season of
merriment and rejoicing, since it is
the turning point Of the year.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-16
LIsTENIN' I'm

A couple more parties and no one
will have any jewelry left Except
Wilma and in her case it's vice
versa) why won't Sue A. trade
that certain Junior boys name
she has?-Ruth, Alice and Jean
bernoaning their luck-Who was
the person that insulted our Edi
tor by that picture on the bulletin
board twas it you Ruthie L.?)-
Julia surprised because there was
MT anything in the paper about her
last week-Ruthie L. having an ex-
cellent time at the party Saturday
night-Betty M. says she was i'll
Saturday mite (???).
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-16
NOTICE OF SALE OF COUNTY
PROPERTY

State of Washington, County of
Benton, S.:
Notice is hereby given that in
accordance with an order hereto
fore entered on the 9Th day of De-
cember 1887, by the Board of
County Commissioners of said
county, directing the sale of the
real property hereinafter described,
the Sheriff of said county WILL on
the 18th day of January, 1888, at
the hour of II o'clock AM. at the
front door of the County Court
house in Prosser in said county and
state, sell to the highest bidder, for
cash or on legal contract the fol-
lowing described property situated
in said county and described as fol-
lows, to-wit::
Lots l, 2, 3, & 4, Block 80,
Plat of Hanford, Washington.
The above property shall not be
sold for less than the sum of
$5OO.OO If sold for cash a Trea-
surer's deed will be executed If
sold on contract the terms thereof
shall be 20 per cent cash and bal
ance in ten equal annual INSTALL
ments commencing November 1st,
next, with interest at per cent on
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-16
Sunday School To Give
Christmas Program

The Presbyterian Sunday school
will give their Christmas program
at the church on Christmas Eve
and a very beautiful program has
been planned by Mrs G. O. Bum
nell Everyone is welcome and there
will be the usual Christmas treat
for the little children.
* X X
Mr.. and Mrs Preston .Anglin and
baby daughter drove over from Fort
Lewis Sunday and were guests UNI
til Wednesday at the Norman Ang-
lin home.
X y II
Mrs. w. E. Bishop visited here
from Saturday until Monday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs j. M.
CLARK. She was accompanied by her
son, Herold, who will stay over for
a few more days. KRIS
X 4 X
Paul j. Rairdon, Miss E. Peterson,
Mrs. James Needham and Mrs.
Florence Spady drove to Portland
last Friday, all but the latter re-
turning Sunday.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-16
VOLUME v
S TIA F. F
EDITORIAL
The Origin of Christmas

We celebrate Christmas as the
birthday of Jesus Christ; yet no
one knows exactly when he was
born. The first Christmas celebra-
ton of which we have any record
took place on May goth. 1t was IN
Alexandria, Egypt, about 200 years
after Christ's death. Later the cell
ebration date was moved to April,
then to January; and finally about
the year 300 AID. it was fixed Oh
December Is.
Why, then, do we celebrate
Christmas in December? 1t is be-
cause December was the season of
pagan festivals that had been cele-
brated for thousands of years be-
fore the Christian era. The early
Christian churches took over many
of the old festivals and gave them
Christian names and associations.
It was at this time that the
northern people went out into the
woods and cut great Yule logs fer
their fires. "Yule" was their word
for December. They decorated their
homes with the red and green of
the holly. They collected the sacred
raistletoe from among the branches
of the oaks where it grew. They
drank festive drinks from great
"wassail" bowls.
The jovial old Dutch settlers of
New York, however, brought with
them across the ocean the joyous
observances of the fatherland. We
of the New World owe our Santa
Claus to them, for this jolly old
saint is none other than st. Nich-
olas-the patron saint of children
as pronounced in Dutch.
Today the observance of Christ
mas is ell-nigh universal through
cut the Christian world Every
where it is above all the children's
holiday. In England and America
the little folks hang up their stock
ings in row before the fireplace,
and Santa Claus, we are told rush
ing down from the north in a sled
drawn by reindeer, scrambles down
the chimneys and fills them from
the great pack on his back.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-16
Juniors Take Championship

Last Friday marked the last of
the series of girls interclass basket
call games, with the Junior class
coming out on top Owing to their
superiority they scored total Of
20 points to the Sophomores' 3. The
Sophomores. however, have cinched
second place honors by winning the
games in the first half of the series.
Miss Johnson, the girls coach
has written to the Richland girls
coach. asking them if they will
play us here, Friday the 18th, when
the Richland boys come up.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-16
st. Mary's Catholic
Father Bosch

Mass on the second Sunday oa
the month at 800 A. M.
For sick calls phone Kennew1ck
Main 1881.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-16
IMPRESSIONS

Dean Hall-HerOic.
Evelyn Roberts-Orotund.
Clarene Observation-Disclosures
Earl WhitWer-Imaginative.
Margaret Acknowledgements.
Bud observation-disclosures.
Eva Cd. Boehmer)-Youthful.
Robert Codding-Sedate.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-16

deferred payments, payable annual
ly All subsequent taxes and assess
ments must be paid prior to de-
linquency.
And notice is hereby further
given, that If necessary said sale
will be adjourned to the same hour
from day to day by announcement
made at the time and place of
said sale, or at the time and place
to which said sale may be adj
journed not to exceed 30 days
Dated at PrOSSar, Washington,
this 18th day of December, 1887.
III. e. CHAPMAN,
County Auditor and Ex-otficio
Clerk OF the Board of County
Commissioners, Benton Coun-
ty, Washington.
Dec. 16-Jan. %.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Superior Cosrt Of the State
of Washington, I'm and for
BnHtsm Cssmty
lin Frobate)
No. a5AS
I'm THE MATTER OF THE ES-
TATES OF GEORGE A. VAN
BUREN, and EMMA VAN BU-
Rem, Deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
that Letters of administration on
the estates OF George n Van Buren,
and Emma Van Buren,, deceased,
were granted to the undersigned on
the 18th day of November, 1887.
All persons having claims against
the said estates are requested to
present them with the necessary
vouchers and verified rs by law re-
quired to K f. SerieT, at his law
office in ProSSeS. Washington, and
also to 6ae the same with the clerk
of the said Court, all within six
months after the date of tine first
publication of this notice, or they
shall be forever hqErIed.
Date OF first publication, Decem-
FRANK CLARK,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-16
Library's Books Are
Much In Demand

The Hanford Public Library re-
ports quite a few readers still sign
ing up for "Gone With the Wind"
Honey In the Horn two of the
books purchased this fall and for
Anne Lindbergh's North To The
Orient" and Katherine Holland
Browns "The Father"
X 4: X
The home nursing class will not
meet this coming Tuesday morning,
December 81, as usual, but will take
up again the following week, De-
cember %.
X * X
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Whitwer and
Martin Paroz attended Pomona at
Vale last Saturday, Mrs. Whltwer
giving number on the program.
II * X
D. G. Buckholdt and OrVil Fly
took load of turkeys to-. Connell
on Wednesday.
X X X
Miss Mary Ellen Cox and her
brother Paul went to GrandView
Monday, to be gone few days.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-16
Announcements OF
the Churches
Presbyterian Church
In The U.S.A.
White Bluffs and Hanford
John Pate, b. A., Pastor
Sunday, December 10

White Bluffs, morning worship
at III o'clock. Subject of sermon:
"The Face of Jesus Christ"
Hanford, Young Peoples Society
at Gas. Leader, Ruth Larson. Short
address by the pastor.
Sunday school in both places at
10 o'clock.
All are cordially invited.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-16
It. Paul's Evangelical
Lutheran Church
Rev. L. G. Krug, Pastor

Blessed is He that cometh In
the name of the Lord" Matthew
81, 9.
1000 am. Sunday school.
HOO am. Divine services.
900 am. Saturdays, Bible school.
You are cordially invited to attend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-02
Royal Windsor Restaurant Most Popular h This City

Perhaps the finest dine-dance place in the entire state of Connec- ticut is the Royal Windsor Restau- rant, formerly known as Bruneau's, located on Watertown Avenue. This popular place has grown with such remarkable leaps and bounds since it was started about two years ago that today it ranks with the very best the state has to offer.
 The building is well off the main highway, thus allowing plenty of parking space for the dozens of cars which are parked there every eve- ming. The dance floor is one of the most spacious in this part of the state and the orchestra which fur nishes the music for dancing is rated as one of the best in this city.
 Every evening in the week people gather at this popular rendezvous to make merry for the Royal Windsor is known from one end of this state to the other.
 There is private room for pri- vate parties, receptions, and stag parties. The tap room is equipped with one of the most modern bars that this writer has ever seen. The general make Ip of the establish ment mark 1t as an outstanding dancing place.
 The business of the Royal Wind sor Is perhaps different than the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-02
Brennon's Restaurant

Brennan's restaurant Is located on East Main street and caters to Q fine class of trade. The owner Of the establishment is Francis Bren- nan, well known in this city where he has been engaged in business for a number of years.
 MT. Brennan maintains one of the cleanest eating places this writer has ever visited. The floors are al- ways very, very clean, the glasses, cooking utensils, mirrors, windows and the bar are always spic and span.
 It is a fine place to eat and MT. Brennan is a master at knowing how to serve you. You will ind MT. Brennan a very charming person and we are sure you will like him. , The next tins you plan . party try Brennan's, 1t Is conveniently h- Gted and features the finest Of fopds and liquors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-02

ordinary run of businesses because there are no slow days or slow nights at the Windsor. It Sems that every time this writer has attended the Windsor it has been crowded, in fact more so than any other place of its kind in this city.
 The fixtures are of very expen- sive make as are all the other ma terials used in the construction of this ultra modern dine-dance places.
 The establishment also features a very fine wine list with almost every kind of a mixed drink known to man. The bar mastro's mixing drinks behind the bar are experts at their trade. They are so skilled at mixing a fancy cocktail or highball that if you tasted them, you would never wonder why the Windsor is as popular as it is. TEe drinks served here are among the very finest in the country.
 The atmosphere which always seems to prevail at this popular spot make 1t one of the best places in this city for persons, especially those who have learned the art of living, to gather and make merry. You will always find clean, friendly crowd at the Windsor.
 There Is no question but what tAe management of the Windsor con- ducts his establishment in a fine effectual manner. Customers who have visited the Windsor, have in most cases made 1t their regular dining place. We urge you to try 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-02
No Liquor On
 Election Doy

No liquor establishment is allowed under the law to sell alcoholic bev- erages on election day in the city of Waterbury. This means that pack age stores will do considerable busi- ness on Monday of next week, be- cause election day falls on Tues- day.
 Many permittees may not be aware of this provision of the law, therefore we are taking this means to warn them that there can be nc legal sale of any alcoholic beverages on Tuesday, this means that all places selling beer, liquor or wine must cease dispensing liquor on tht day.
 Tavern and package stores arc not allowed to open at all on cleo ton day. Restaurants, hotels ano clubs however may be open but may not sell alcoholic beverages. IT other words their places are oper to the public but their bars are closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-02
Don Suoxzo Opens Paln Room

The Palm room of Suozzos grill will be formerly opel to the public Saturday evening after very exten- sive alterations have been com pleted. The Palm room is located on Harrison Avenue and Is one of the most spacious dining-d dancing rooms in the city. The entire sec- ond floor of Suozzo's grill has been turned into a large beautiful room with a wonderfully smooth dance floor. A new private room for the accommodation of his patrons has just been completed and here par ties wishing privacy may make mer- ". The private room is large enough to accommodate 40 people.
 The pale room is large enough to accommodate about 300 persons. Last year the palm room was opened for the first time but due to the hot weather the management Of Suoz- zo,s decided to close 1t for the sum- mer months and while 1t was closed to make many expensive alter ations.
 It is an ideal place to eat, dine or dance and one will always find an enjoyable evening at the Palm Room of auozzo's Grill. The owner of Suozzo,s Grill is Daniel Suozzo, pop- ular business man os this city for many years. Dan, as he is knowf to his friends, is one of the most pop ular men in the restaurant business in this city.
 The tap room at Suozzo's is one ct the best in Waterbury and iS located on the second floor, and the Palm is of expensive make. Drop in and say hello to Dan. We know you will like him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-02
Lorson's Night Club
 Asset to Waterbury

Larson's Restaurant is located on North Main street next to Lakewood Park and is rated as one of the f1n- est eating g-dancing places in this part of the state. The manager and owner of the night club is Con- rad Larson, known to his friends as Connie.
 The head bartender at Larson's is Les Bowen, one of the most pop ular young men in Waterbury. "Les" is a very likeable young man and all who have met him have ex- pressed the opinion that he is one of the most popular bartenders in this city.
 If you have not laready visited Larson's then do so today. Water bury can well be proud of Larson's Restaurant, because 1t is an asset to the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-02
Gus's Restaurant

A new restaurant is now open for business on Watertown avenue and is known as Gus's Restaurant. The place was formerly known as Breu- neau's, that was before Bruneau opened his famous night club on the other side of the road.
 It was at this place that Bru- neau,s had its start until today Bruneau's is rated as one of the finest in the state.
 Gus's restaurant will specialize tr home cooked meals and will feature low prices. The place has a full liquor permit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-02
Phil Becker Centrally Located At 5 Bishop Street

One of the finest men engaged in the liquor business in this city is Philip Becker who conducts res- taurant which has full liquor per- init at 5 Bishop street. MT. Becker is very well known in this city and is very well liked by those who do know him.
 For years MT. Becker has been catering to the public of this city and today he operates one of the finest eating places in the Brass City. This writer has eaten many very tasty meals at Phil's. Phils Grill specializes in German Ameri- can cooked meals and take this writer's word for it they are deli ciouS.
 Phil is one of those persons who helps many of the less fortunate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-02
HonIey's Restaurant

Hanley's restaurant, located in the North Square is known from one end of this city to the other as fine place to eat. The place fea- lures corned beef and cabbage on Thursday and let this writer in- form you that it is an exceptionally fine meal, and it is very reasonable too.
 William Hanley the owner of the establishment, is well known and well liked by hundreds of people in this city and I am sure if you met MT. Hanley you too are numbered among his admirers. Drop in and see Bill"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-02
COLUCCT'S RESTAURANT

Mike Colucci is well known in this city and is well liked by all those who do know him.
 The restaurant has a separate room for the accommodation of pri- vate parties, stag parties and recep- tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-02

He is known for his generosity and his kindness to those who are in need.
 If you have not visited Phil's place then by all means do so today. The fine, clean atmosphere that always prevails at this popular rendezvous will appeal to you. You will like the service you receive there, you will like the food, you will like the people who patronize Phil's, in fact you will like everything about it.
 Phil is well thought of and well liked by the people who are engaged in the same business. There is not restaurant owner, a liquor dealer or any other kind of a business man who will say anything bad about Phil. He conducts his thriving business in a very efficient manner. Try Phil'S today,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-02

Colucci's restaurant located on Bank street in the Brooklyn section is the most popular eating place in that part of the city. The estab- lishment has a full liquor permit and rates as one of the best in the Brass city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-02
Actors Colony Has Business Increase

The Actors Colony Grill, located on the River Road in Seymour, is very fine place to dine and dance. The management of the Actors Coloney reports that his business has ir- creased considerable during the past two months.
 The actors colony Is located Q very short way from Derby up the Hou- satonic River road. It is a very popular place with many people from this city and vicinity. It caters to a very fine class of people and is rated as one of the finest eat- ing places in that part of the state.
 We suggest that the next time you plan a party out of the city that you go to the Actors Colony Inn. Try 1t at your opportunity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-02

If the earth were thrown out of the universe, its going would have no noticeable effect on anything in the sky, except the moon, which would be dragged along with it.
Evening star., 1937-06-12
The Stiegel Rose.

Each year at the present season a
curiously beautiful ceremony is held at
Mannheim, the famous Lutheran COM
munity in Pennsylvania The festival,
as 1t is locally called. commentaries
one of the forgotten celebrities of
Colonial times-Baron Heinrich Will
helm Won Stiegel more accurately
merely Henry William Stiegel, IRON
master, glassmaker, town builder multi
millionaire and pauper. To a desig-
mated descendant the Zion Congrega-
ton perennially offers "one red rose" as
rent for land occupied by the church
since 1772
That date, as it happens. is important
in Stiegel's story. 1t marks the period
when his fortunes began to decline.
Two decades earlier he had oeen 4 young
German immigrant fresh from Cologne
on the Rhine, brimming with ambition,
possessed of an aptitude for making his
dreams come true. Employed at an iron
furnace. he married the owners daugh-
ter, bought out and expanded his
father-in-laws property, manufactured
stoves and kettles immensely popular
in the hardware trade. staged a real
estate boom, almost literally coined"
money. He was. in effect, q magnate in
an era when such characters were not
too common.
But the Baron" would not have been