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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-25
MARTIALLAW IN
 SOUTH INDIANA
Ohio River Has Inundated Whole Business District
 in Evansville

Evansville, Ind. Jan. 25.-(UP).- Martial law was in effect in south ern Indinia today as the Ohio river swept over Evansville's 51-foot flood wall and crept into the business dis trict. Seventy thousand persons were estimated to be homeless as the worst flood in Indian history in- undated cities, town and thousands of acres of lowlands along the Ohio White and Wabash rivers. Two deaths have been attributed to the floods. The river at Evansville was at the 52-foot stage, record, and 54-foot level was predicted. Resi- dents who had believed themselves safe behind the huge flood wall. be- gan moving to higher ground as the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-25
ROBBED BLIND

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 25 -(UP)-Peter Klaminsky, "A, was held today on as- sault and theft charges after a blind man, Michael Cassidy, 62, identified his voice in a police lineup. Cassidy claimed he was beaten and robbed of $27 by a man who entered his room a short while after Klaminsky had escorted him from a beer tavern. Klaminsky denied the charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-25
Headquarters of Red Cross Forced to Double Its
 First Appeal TO SPEND $5,OOO,OOO
 TO COMBAT FLOODS Admiral Grayson Has Sent Telegrams to His B.
 700 Chapters
BY ELMER W. LOWER United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, Jan. 25 = (UP) - The American Red Cross today doubled it's ap- peal for flood rescue funds, calling upon the nation to contribute $4,00O,0O0 to be spent in the great emer- gency. In addition the Red Cross is spending $1,000,0 900 of it's reserve funds for dis .astef work. The appeal we1iA out as reports coming into Red Cross head quarters here indicated the flood disaster was one of the greatest on record. All government agencies were working 24-hours 8 day under President Roosevelt's personal direc- tion. Admiral Cary T. Grayson, Red Cross chairman, announced the new appeal for funds. Two days ago the Red Cross asked for $2,000,000 in contributions. The fast rising toll of flood victims today impelled Red Cross directors to double the amount needed in contributions.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-25
Late NelUs
 Flashes
KILLED INSTANTLY

Worcester, Mass, Jan. 25 -(UP)-Enroute to work at the Standard Foundry Company, Pasquale Sclamo, 45, of Worcester was killed instantly and his son Sam uel, 19, was injured today when they were struck by a hit-run driver while cros- sing a street. Police be- lieved the automobile, a green sedan, was stolen. He sped away toward South. bridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-25
FIFTEEN KILLED

Boston, Jan. 25-(UP)--Fifteen persons were killed in motor vehicle accidents in Massachusetts last week, according to the report of Registrar Frank A. Goodwin. This was one fewer than in the previous week and five more than in the cor responding period of last year. Vic- tins included l2 pedestrians and three occupants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-25
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan. 25-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year ending Jan uary 22. as compared with year ago:
 This Year Expenses Last Year $4,O68,432,145.39 $4,133,037563.0o s2,a7s,s54,G5o.se $2,o7s.7S5.12s.52
 Deficit $1,G8s.577,494.43 $2,o54.252.46S.4S si.758.s11. s2.0sO,3s3.310.5S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-25
LOUISVILLE IS
 STRICKEN WASTE
Half Population Is Homeless; l5O,0OO Per-
 sons Out in Cold
By HARRY FERGUSON

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Louisville, Ky, Jan. 25-CUP)-A hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children-almost half this city's population-were home less or marooned in flood waters to- day as the Ohio river surged higher by the hour. Rain and melting snow swelled the yellow flood, and sewers backed up into the streets, bringing the threat of typhoid. Emergency typhoid stations were established, all persons were ordered inoculated,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-25
ORDERS EVACUATION

Wheeling. W. Va, Jan. 25--, (UP)-- The Red Cross today ordered the evacuation of Wheeling island, home of 10000 persons in the Ohio river area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-25
INTRODUCING MRS. GAYNOR
 MADDOX

Now you can know who writes those sparkling are ticles on meals and their preparation. It is Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-25
The Weather

Generally Fair, Cold
 Tonight, Tuesday. 'aIl Weather Report Page ..
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Home Edition Late Sport NeuCs EI5 Stock Prices
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Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-17

probably am But to anyone who is now show
ing the slightest interest / might say that as
a boy I studied chemistry to At me for my life
with the scalpel All, but the lure of the foot
light! Mary, they got me-"
"I'm sure feel very deeply for you, Charlie
Anything can do to assuage your grief just
let me know Personally, don't feel sorry for
myself After appearing with Mr.. Edson
ioined John Drew's company and played oppo-
site him for seven seasons And might add
for YOUR benefit, Charlie, that / played dra-
matte roles None of your comedy for me-"
"rut tut, Mary. Anybody can be tragic, but
it takes genius to be funny"
NV. Charlie, but you're awfully clever"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-17

"old men? Well, Charlie, must say you
don't look it."
"Try to be decent. Mary. You know very well
I wore makeup"
Mary, I told you before that people
want to know what you did and how you got
here They know you can read, shucks and tar
nation, could tell em that Tam reputedy one
of the best handball players in the country, but
why should II"
''Yes Charlie why should you? Particularly
when they would be much more interested IN the
fact that am talented sculptress and stu
dent of world affairs"
"All right, then, here goes-and you asked
for it. possess a model ranch near Hollywood
where I raise blooded dogs and excellent tur-
KEYS. I do not drink but am regarded as the
screens foremost portrayer of inebriates"
Charlie I feel that you should hardly be
proud of that"
"Why not? You bet I'm proud of my dogs.
1T mean your inebriates, Charlie"
"I'm proud of them, too That's how got
into pictures. You remember me-Im the fell
low who played the inebriated reporter in Cen
tlemen of the Press scoring memorable tri-
umph and emerging with iong-term Para
mount contract"
"Oh, so that's how Paramount got you. My
own entrance into pictures was rather more dig
nifed should say. I'll have you to know tnat
my screen experience extends back to 1918
when was starred in several films with Will
lard Mack and Frank keenan,"
Charlie, you're card. I've been thinking,
wasn't it a lucky day for you when Paramount
signed me to contract and put you opposite
me in Secrets of Secretary 9"
MARY, you and I have been pretty good
friends, but think you are presuming. What
do you mean, break for m,es"
"We you've never been SO successful as you
have since we made that picture together"
at was a break for you, too, and don't forget
that. The idea! A break for me-"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-17

family and never intended to be anything but
an actress"
III COULD make a very fast comeback to that,
about the fact that you are anything but
an actress-but won't say it"
That's right, Charlie, you must be gallant
and courteous always. But to proceed was
educated in the Convent Of the Sacred Heart
in my native city, and at the age OF 10 tand
what lovely girl was, tool, went to New
York My parents encouraged me to take up
the theater and became Robert Edisons lead
ing lady"
Whoa Mary it's my turn. Goiy, youo
trin,x was playing second fiddle here. And I
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-17

"I don't like the sound of your voice when
YOU say .awfully' But no matter. I am Injured
to the buffets of fate. shall never forget my
first work in the theater. 1t was after apan-
doned the drug business for all time and turned
my thoughts to histrioncs."
What are histrionics, Charlie? studied
history in school but don remember nearing
anything like that"
"Marv I cannot undertake to drill you in
language Suffice it to say that secured role
in Barrie's The Admirable Crichton,' in San
Francisco stock company With becoming mod
esty. l may say I am one of the few leading
actors of my time who hurdled the ranks OF
extras and supers in my advance to fame ana
ah, fortune"
mot to change the subject Charlie but did
I tell Won about my work in the World War;"
"I don't believe you did, Mary. How does
it go?"
at goes la-de dee -dum-shame on you, Char
lie! You are trying to ridicule me-"
mot me, Mary. But an inveterate comedian
like myself lust can't resist dropping in bon
mot here and there"
"I'll bet that's all the French you know, too.
l am quite familiar with the French language,
having spent ten months in France putting on
entertainments for our soldiers. Ciduoelle wi
bert is French, too
"I don't want to appear copious, Mary, but
what does the lovely Claudette have to DO with
all this?"
n@H, nothing just thought you'd like TO
know. She's comedienne just like me-
You see, after the war l gave up my deeply
dramatic roles and established myself as CO.
medienne for all time by my work in Clarence
That's the name of play
my early life was greatly similar to yours
Mary. For several years after my terrific en-
trance into the theater toured with road com-
panies PLAYING character roles and old men,"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-17

fAuthors, Note: When we decided to write
our autobioqraphies, we had quite an ar9u-
ment. We each wanted to tell the lie story
Of the other, but you can see that fnis Woulo
newer do So we decided to sit down calmly
and talk to each other, like college professors
ar sonnethino and have stenographer take
down what we said. We are leaving out only
what the stenographer said.)
% GG@D sorn'" "'''S'
.Now. Mary that's no way to greet your
movie husband If we were really married 70
each other. might answer. But want you 70
know that you can't wiring secrets out OF me.
"oh, well, then, you old meanie. Ill tell you
about myself. was born on January 20 IN
Detroit. That's in Michigan"
INST like woman. always talking about
h.rself And YOU needn't think didn't know
ubere Detroit was-or is. But I'll CONFESS
was born in Los Angeles on February g."
.wbv. Charlie, you're native son, ha, ha,
ha I didn't know it. Do you belong to the
Native Sons of the Golden West?"
aJ warn you Mary, don't let me lose my tenn
,.r I'm meek little man on the screen, but
r. reaI life am a shining lion in armor."
",rhat,s not only cliche Charlie, but mixed
,,.tarbor Never mind though. l want to tell
Won all about myself. have deep passion
for contract bridge / like TO drive my car
alone in the early morning when the ground is
all pink with the dew
.Phooey, What kind Of talk is that Mary
People want to know what you did, not wnat
yo,, like Here let me show you. folks my
hrother Wesley, the far-famed director ana
.rs the sons of wholesale druggist by the
name Of Ruggles Papa outlined medical ca
rssr for me. persuaded, no doubt by my dis
tsng,,ished bearing even as a child
sIsn,t 1t shame you couldn't become doc
tor, Charlie ?"
say was that didn't"
sweli. It's the same thing and you'll never
convince me differently. Now, you take me,
Charlie. I was the daughter of a theatrical
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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1937-03-18
"a NEW SYSTEM NEEDED

We enjoy the radio. There are many
programs we look forward to each week
We would miss the entertainment, the
information and the inspiration 1T pro-
vides. We do not even object to q
reasonable amount OF advertising with
our programs.
But human endurance has its limits.
When we hear a radio announcer IN
sulting our intelligence by telling us
that our success and happiness In life
depends entirely upon the brand OF
shaving cream we use or the make OF
coffee that IS served in the home, then
we beome Just bit impatient. When q
i,ltgram is interrupted every few min
utcs by some advertising announce
n,cnt that is uninteresting, absurd and
long winded then we feel quite DIS
posed to dispense with the entertain
mcnt. Even though we enjoy the ei-
tertainment we will not accept it at
such price.
And all this is rapidly leading us
to the conclusion that radio might be
more pleasant II it were treated as q
public utility. We might even be will
ing to pay small tax on our receiv-
ing set to secure high class programs
without long winded advertising
blurbs. This attitude is shared, w
believe, by large proportion of the
intelligent people of the country.
The rising wave of resentment ant
antagonism should be timely warn
ing. Many people are already begin
ming to consider the merits OF TN
British system which eliminates 81
radio advertising.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1937-03-18

SAN FRANCISCO-At night the
San Francisco-Oakland Bay BRIDGE
one of the Worlds greatest engl-
neering feats. is marvel OF beauty.
Illuminated with the new sodium
lamps especially developed for visi-
bility at night. it makes the use OF
headlights unnecessary. The IL
Illumination of the bridge Is already
being pointed out as an Illustration
of what can be done to dlminlsn
the terrible toll of death and acct
dents at night caused by poor 7visl-
bility on our highways.
The California Toll Bridge Au-
thority engaged for this installation
the General Electric Company
whose scientists have also pro-
duced an incandescent luminaire
installed with great success on
several important stretches OF high
way.
Modern illumination means that
the great bridge will serve traffic
as we'll by night as by day. One
Of the civic leaders of San Fran
cisco pointed out the other day
that the San Francisco Bay area
ia a single economic unit. With
an estimated population OF 1885,
092. it's retail trade exceeds
1899 ,000, 600; wholesale ira
amounts to $2,031, 100000; indus
trial output at the last census $7S6,
900, 900. Water borne commerce II
1894 amounted to $1.059.OO0,oOO
ranking the San Francisco Ba.
area second among all ports OF TN
United States.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1937-03-18

With this prodigious activity and
the Worlds Fair coming on, the
next step il 20 avnedite the transfer
of mail wi il is ,n cry lie plooo
of industr, between he great COM
m,nitfes on eth, side OF San
Francisco Bay re again the
great bridge comes into play Tor
leaders are Urging that the posi-
office department install pneu-
matte mail tube service across the
San Francisco-O Oakland Bridge ~
this means they point out mail
could be shot through the tubes at
high speed between post offlces on
either side of the Bay. Pneumatic
mai, tubes have long been in opera
ton across Brooklyn Bridge be-
tween Manhattan and the Brooklyn
General Post Office at Borough Hall.
A bill for the extension OF this tube
line to Floyd Bennett Field. New
York's municipal airport. Is now
before Congress.
Similarly, the San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce is advocat-
ing mail tube line to connect the
Oakland Terminus Of the bridge
over to the million dollar airport
site owned by the City of Alameda.
lBy this step trans-continental or
trans-Pacif1c air mail reaching the
Alameda airport could be shot ~
compressed air through the pneu-
matte tubes, reaching the San Fran
cisco post office in less than ten
minutes after it's arrival by plane.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1937-03-18

Cause No. 1907
Office OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF
REAL ESTATE UNDER
ORDER OF SALE
In the Superior Court of the
tate of Washington. for Grant
ounty.
The Federal Land Bank
of Spokane, a Corporation.
Plaintiff, }
vs..
Jacob Schmauder and
Katherine Schmauder,
husband and wife; Pauline
Schmauder Ruff; Jacob
Schmauder, Jr.; Katherine }
lSchmauder Ruff; Emilia
Schmauder Kegele, also }
known as Amelia Kagele;
Bertha Schmauder Broechel, }
also known as Bertha }
Brockel; Christina }
Bchmauder Lehman; August }
Bchmauder; Friedrich }
pchmauder; Rudolph
chmauder;
Anna Schmauder
Martha Schmauder; Jacob
j. Ruff; The Unknown
Heirs of Katherine !
Schmauder Ruff, deceased; }
Also all other persons or
parties unknown claiming }
any right, title, estate, lien }
or interest in the real estate }
described in the amended
complaint herein; and }
Odessa National Farm Loan }
Association, corporation,
Defendants.
Under and by virtue of an order
of sale issued out of and uader the
seal of the Superior Court of the
State of Washington, in and for
the above-named County. on the
18th day of January, 1887, upon
a Judgment rendered in said Court
on the Goth day Of January, 1887
in favor of The Federal Land Bank
of Spokane, and against Jacob
schmauder. and Katherine
schmauder. husband and wife;
Pauline Schmauder Ruff; Jacob
Schmauder. Jr.; Kat h er a
Schmauder Ruff; Emilia Schmau-
der Kegele, also known as Amelia
Kagele; Bertha Schmauder Broe-
chel, ALSO known as Bertha
Brockel; Christina Schmauder Leh-
man; August Schmauder; Fried
rich Schmauder; Rudolph Schmau-
der; Anna Schmauder; Martha
shmauder; Jacob j. Ruff; The
Unknown Heirs of Katherine
Schmauder Ruff, deceased; Also
all other persons or parties I'M
known claiming any right. title,
estate, lien or interest In the real
estate described in the amended
complaint herein; and Odessa Ma
tional Farm Loan Association, a
corporation, Defendants, which
judgment is a Decree of Fore
closure against the hereafter de-
scribed real property, for the sum
of $1,763.75 Dollars, together
with attorneys fees, interest, costs
and increased costs, and to me
directed and delivered. command
ing me to sell the following de
scribed property to satisfy sale
judgment, to-wit:
| The Southwest Quarter o
! Section Eight; Township Tween
ty North. Range Thirty, East o
the Willamette Meridian, al
situated in Grant County, Stat
of Washington.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
That on Saturday, the 27th day o
March, 1887, at ten O'Clock Il
the forenoon Of said day, / wi
sell the above described propert,
or SO much thereof as may b
necessary to satisfy said judgmen
together with attorneys fees, in
terest, costs and increased costs
| Said sale will take place at tn
front door of the Court House {
Ephrata, in said County and Stat
and will be at public auction, fe
cash in hand to the highest an
best bidder.
Dated at Ephrata, WASH, tn
l23rd day of February, 1897.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1937-03-18

At $3.50 a year the Coulee City
Dispatch Is Bargain!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25
Hermit Worries
About Her Cats
$43,63O Found in Shabby Home
of Woman HOarder and
Eccentric on Cats

More worried about the fate of
her cats than the $43,630 found in
her house, Mrs. Anna Miller, 81
year-old recluse found nearly starv-
ed, is being nursed back to health
in Spokane, Wash.
"Who is taking care of my cats?"
demanded the emaciated and frail
woman, who looked to be nearer 80
than 81. She was informed neighbors
were caring for them.
Although her mind had cleared,
Mrs. Miller was unable to account
for the fortune in currency, coin and
bonds that police found hidden in
dresser drawers, buckets, cans and
sacks in her cold, threeroom shack.
It was assumed the life savings of
her husband and herself, with some
income from investments.
I'm feeling a little better today"
she remarked to a photographer,
"but I'm a little upset over this
thing.
II hope 1 don't look too bad when
you take my picture"
Her husband, Louis, died 10 years
ago. Until shortly before his death
he had been a Waterman for lum-
Der company.
Part of the fortune will be used to
pay for care in hospital. The rest
will be held until the superior court
directs it's disposition.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25
Signs
Building Loan
FILA Chief Sees Building Boom
for 5 Years; Over-Building
Is Predicted Possible

President Roosevelt signed a bill
Friday, extending for two years the
Federal Housing administrations
over to guarantee private loans for
home construction and repair.
Stewart Mcdonald, Federal Hous-
ing administrator, said the action
was tantamount to giving "a green
light" to the home construction in
dustry.
Without extension of the guaran-
tee, he said, home construction
would have been seriously retard-
ed, perhaps for years."
McDonald's agency insures home
mortgages up to $4,000 and up to
80 per cent on the appraised value of
the property. Payments on the mort
gage and interest may be spread
over period as long as 20 years.
Frederick M. Babcock, chief of
FHA's underwriting section, said the
greatest building activity ever re-
corded would be necessary to erect
sufficient homes to supply the grow
ing demand resulting from better
times. Obsolescence of old homes
and stoppage of building activities
during the depression have made a
building boom necessary, he said.
"While it is properly contended
that, in general, over-building of
residences is impossible during the
next five years, yet it is entirely
possible for overbuilding to occur
in specific price ranges and in spe-
cific localities.
''The over-building of a commun-
ity or even neighborhood should
be avoided to the end that it may
not upset the value structure"
One of the Largest factors" in re-
cent depression, he said, was over
production Of expensive homes.
Many of these, he said, were bought
by families unable to afford them -
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25
Back i'm The Good Old DAYS.
of 1888 i'm Ashe County

CDR. J. o. Tucker, of Tuckerdale,
has lent the article below to The
Skyland Post for publication. Many
older residents of the county will
enjoy reading of this meeting of the
Ashe Medical Society in 1888, and
younger readers will be interested
in fees charged then.)
Proceedings
The Medical Society of Ashe, and
adjoining counties, met in Jefferson
May 20, 1888.
The following members were pres
ent:
E. F. Foster, H. c. Jones, T. J..
Jones, R. w. Jones, J. o. Wilcox,
Geo. I. White, R. W. S. Pegram, J. H.
Barten, L c. Gentry, c. w. Phipps,
l.. L. Cox and /. w. Coward, and
proceeded as follows:
It was moved and carried that the
proceedings of the March meeting
be accepted.
It was moved and carried that
each members of this association is
requested to present his medical ac-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25

From the humble start of $1,000
appropriated by Congress for light
house in 1871, Federal expenditures
for public works scared to dizzy
heights during the war period, drop
ped for brief period and are now
at the highest peace time mark in
history. In 1885, the Federal outlay
for public works amounted to the
staggering sum of nearly $66OOOO,-
600. This is due, of course, to the fact
that the definition of public works
has been materially changed in re-
cent years to include such things as
forestry, pest control, soil conserva-
ton, housing, rural identification
and what not.
AS result, securing of Federal
grants has been one Of the greatest
activities in recent years and under
the prime the pump theory states
counties, cities and even isolated
communities have secured projects
and activities that they never could
have ammorded if supported by 10
cal taxpayers. This has led to a
growing belief that the ability of the
Federal Government to finance these
projects and activities is unlimited.