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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-07
MAY
 GO TO ENGLAND
Britain May Bury Famous Old Ship to Use as
 Scrap Metal

London. Aug. 2 --(UP)-- Great Britain may buy the once proud liner Leviathan for scrap metal to useh in its rearrnament program now proceeding at an urgent rate, 1t was understood today. It was re- ported further that the admiralty might ask for five more giant battle- ships in next years program--to be added to five already budgeted. A representative of a British firm is due at New York Monday on the liner Queen Mary, now the French Normandie,s rival for the Atlantic blue ribbon which the Leviathan once claimed, to negotiate for the United States liner. 1t was under stood.
 Cross Under Own Power
 If the deal succeeds, the Levia- than would cross the Atlantic under its own power and be taken prob- ably to Rosyth, Scotland, to be broken up. Information here was that 1t would take only three weeks to put the liner in condition for the crossing.
 It would be . big meal for the furnaces that the sending their
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S15,OOO
 SUIT lSON FILE
Attorney John D. Thoms
 Starts First Action By New Law

Exactly one week after the filing of the frs. civil action in Water bury under the new statute which allows a claim of $l5.000 for 6 fatal accident. it was rumored that agita- ton would be started during the next session of the general assembly to increase the claim allowance, or even to make 1t unlimited.
 Attorney Thoms Files First
 Attorney John D. Thoms, of the firm of Carmody 6 Thorns of this city. filed the first $l5,ooO death ac- ton which is the case of John Ger ard, administrator of the estate of his wife. Flavia. against the City of Waterbury. The suit was filed in superior court last Saturday and in. wolves the claim that Mrs. Gerard was fatally injured in a fall at Washington park.
 Prior to the enactment Of the new law by the 1887 general assem- bly, the largest claim which could be filed for a Connecticut death &C., ton was $i0000. The new law, which was effective July l, allows the filing of death claim as high as $i5,000.
 Unlimited Claim
 The majority of lawyers have al- ways been in favor of the enactment of provision for an unlimited claim under Q death allegation, which Is the situation in the New York courts.
 Under the limited claim provi- sions, recovery Is held to that limit. regardless of the circumstances of the person upon whose death the suit Is based. Even if a man, earn- ing thousands of dollars per year, were killed in an accident which would warrant court recovery for nis administrators, 10 more than $i6,000 can be recovered in Connecticut courts under the present system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-07
HORST BABY CASE
 ARREST IS MADE
Fred Ewert Is Locked Up for Aiding Regans in
 Kidnapping

Chicago, Aug. - (UP) - Police locked up Fred Ewert, 4l, today and sat back to wait for the state attor- ney's of1lce to decide whether 1t would prosecute him for having helped Lydia and John Began "kid- nap" their baby son.
 States attorneys announced they would question Ewert today. They want to know:
 1. Did Ewert aid the Regans in Kidnapping" their son, Donald, 3l months old, from the home of Otto Horst, to whom they gave him at birth; and
 ?. What about the s5,oo0 ransom which the Horsts said the 'kidnap- pers" demanded for Donald's re- turn.
 Answers VIII Decide
 When they get the answer to those questions, officials indicated, they will decide whether to charge Ewert.
 The Regans said Ewert drove the car in which they carried Donald off. They said they asked Ewret to telephone the Horsts, but only to tell them that "the real parents have the baby now" There was no thought of ransom. the Regans said.
 Officers held no warrant for Ewert's arrest. They located him last night on tip. He slipped past them, but officers detained his wife. She made two telephone calls from the police station and a few minutes later Ewert walked into 0 trop and gave up without resistance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-07
LEADERS IN BIG
 BRIDGE CONTEST

< Asbury Park, N. J., Aug. 7-(UP) --Theodore A. Lightner and B. Jay Becker, of New York city, held a lead of 65 Ia points today over s. e. Churchill and Charles Lochridge. New York. at the end of the second session of the National Masters Pair Contract championship in the an- siual summer tournament of the American Bridge League.
 Lightner and Becker were heavy favcrites Co retain the title they won two years 1so. One session Of play remained today - ,'y
 The team-ofr -four event goes into tho quarter final round tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-07

born, wanted to condemn her to death with her mother. He prayed on his knees before the coffin of his wife, Mary, 27, whose dead body gave up, through a Caesarian oper- ation the living baby, then went to the hospital and was charmed by his daughter. He decreed that she was to be named fanny. Fanny was delivered surgically early yesterday in Philadelphia General hospital, one minute after her mother ex- pired of tubercular miningitis.
 Temperature at Birth
 At birth her temperature had been 19.6, her mothers temperature at death. By 4:3 a. m. today 1t had fallen to 99.6 (rectaD. The normal mouth temperature is 98.6 and the normal rectal temperature is always a few fractions hibher.
 Every two hours she received from an eye dropper two drams of mothers milk which she drank with apparent relish. She still was be- meath an oxygen tent made of x-ray film as her respiration remained somewhat uncertain.
 Dr. John Corbit, the 2S year old obstetrician who performed the Caesarian and was as proud oi Fanny as he might be of his owr child kept close tabS on the fruit of his science and skill and believer (Continued on Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-07
Waterbury Brewingi Co. Making Deliueries
NonUnion Drivers Helpers in Place of Strikers; Ten
 Men Are Held Responsible for Whole of
 -4.~.a>,.ssP Present Troubles s.,a.ms

Deliveries of Waterbury Brewing company products were made on schedule today as non-union drivers and helpers continued in the places left vacant by employees of the Con- ner Trucking company who are on strike. The single demand of the strikers has been absolutely re- fused.
 Operations other than deliveries were at Q standstill in the brewery, however, as result of c temporary shutdown measure taken by ofh- cials of the company to discour- age what they termed a dictator ship" attitude on the part of brew cry union heads.
 Ten Men Responsible
 Exactly ten men are responsible for the entire situation as 1t stands now. All are drivers and helpers of the Conner Trucking company, which concern handles the delivery of the larger part of the Water- bury Brewing company stock. They refused to work when James P. Healey, president of the trucking concern refused to discharge Harry Thibault, a driver, who the union claimed, had failed to pay his dues. Thibauit to Remain
 MT. Healey stated today that Mr. Thibault will remain in the employ of the Conner Company, in spite of the fact that he had rendered a resignation which was to have been effective as of today. The union had refused to wait until today when the resignation would take effect, but demanded immediate discharge. According to Mir. Healey, the Thibault resignation will not be accepted by the trucking com- pany and he will remain on the Shutdown of Brewery
 The shutdown of the brewery rec suited when leaders and platform men objected to loading trucks op- erated by non-union men. Patrick J. McFadden, office manager of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-07
ARMY MULE IN BRONZE

Rome, Aug. 7.--tUp) .-The army mule, immoEtalized in bronze, took It's place today alongside husts of Italy,s greatest heroes, scholars and artists in the famous gardens of the villa Borghese. The statue. exeCut@ Cd by rietre Canonica. was unveiled in the gardens to synbollHe ali war mules in Italian service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-07
Fiue Caskets Rested m
 Church. Ofln1n1acuLate Conception AtRequien1
Miracle 'Death "Baby Has Chance For Life
Now Charmed With Daughter-TwO Baptisms Given Baby Fanny
BY ROBERT VERMILLION United Press Staff Correspondent

Philadelphia, August 6. - (UP) - The "death baby gained in her fight to live today squang weakly eating greedy, opening her black eyes to the light of day. At 31e a. m (EDT) she was "A hours old and physicians had high hope for her. Already she had the heart of her father Dominck Boccawsin who before she
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Tie Wsather

Partly Cloudy Tonight;
 Generally Fair Sunday
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25
SMART TRIMMINGS GIVE
ZEST TO SPRING SUITS

Smart accessories give new life to
dresses and suits carried over from
last year, said Miss Willie N. Hunter,
extension clothing specialist at
State College.
Collars, ties, jabots, and scarfs-
either tailored or fussy and frilly-
add a piquant touch to the slightly
tired dress" They may be made of
silk, satin, organidie, or pique.
Gloves give zip to tailorded cos
tunes, she stated. They may be hand
crocheted or of soft washable leath-
ers, or fabrics in bright colors that
accent the wardrobe.
''Then there are clips and boun-
tonnieres Of bright spring flowers.
Flowers for the lapel, flowers for
the hat, more flowers than you ever
saw BEFORE" she pointed out.
Big natural-looking punches of
violets, huge carnations in white,
red, or navy blue seem to be favo-
rites. Miniature fruits, cherries,
blackberries, oranges, carrots, apples
and even pea pods, are to be found
in the shops"
Handkerchiefs show splashes of
color to match the color accent of
the wardrobe. Bags may be of leath-
er, but they can be made of suede or
fabric to correspond with the suit,
coat. scarf, hat, or gloves.
A new blouse is a good stimulant
for an old suit that still has lots of
wear, but isn't quite as fresh as it
used to be. Blouses are made from
numerous materials in cottons, lin
ems, and silk. They may be white,
pastel shades, dark colors, or in
prints.
To make smart color combinations
in a spring costume, be sure the col
or of every item corresponds to one
or two other items. Never use more
than two items of bright color.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25
PHOSPHATE INCREASES
PRODUCTIVITY OF SOIL

A 80 to 40 per cent increase in the
pasture and legume growth on fields
where triple superphosphate was
APPLIED last year has been reported
by j. H. Fincher, Haywood county
farmer.
The percentage of increase was
determined by comparing these
fields with adjacent land where no
superphosphate was applied, he told
w. A. Corpening, assistant county
agent.
Although dry weather tended to
check the growth of vegetation, Fin
cher said, the treated pastures pro-
vided ample grazing for his stock,
and the grass was rich and succu-
lent.
The treated clover fields not only
produced more organic matter for
enriching the soil when plowed I'M
der, but the plants also gathered
more nitrogen from the air, he con-
tinued.
This year, Finchers plans to raise
soil-depleting crops where the Glow
er was grown last year, and a check
will be made to determine the eff
feet that triple superphosphate ap-
plication in 1886 will have on "cash
eros" grown in 1887.
r. w. Shoffner, assistant district
farm agent at State College, said
that Fincher's results are typical of
those obtained by many farmers in
the Piedmont and mountain sections
Of the State.
However, he added, a number of
the farmers did not get such good
results. In some cases, this was due
to drought, excessively wet soils, or
the lack of other elements needed
for plant growth.
Applications of triple superphos-
hate will not correct all soil defici-
encies, he explained, and if the soil
on cetrain farm is deficient in 9TH
er elements besides phosphate, these
other elements must be supplied be-
fore crops will grow satisfactorily.
Then, too, he pointed out, many
farmers are finding they must apply
lime with the triple superphosphate
in order to get the best results.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25
Thomas A. Heath

Funeral services were held Satur-
day, Feb. 20, for Thomas A. Heath,
of Grassy Creek, who died at his
home on Friday, Feb. 10. Reverends
w. E. Denney, C. L. Denney, and
Will Hurley were in charge of the
services which were held at Pleas
ant Valley Baptist Church.
Mr.. Heath was 70 years old and is
survived by his wife, Mallie Grace
Heath; one daughter, Mrs. Bertha
Phipps, Grassy Creek, and two sons;
Clinton, of Chilhowie, Va, Roby,
of Oregon. Two brothers also sur
vive: John, of Clinchburg, Va, and
Claude, of Colorado; and one sister,
Mrs. Mary Johnson, Morristown,
Tenn. .....-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25
FACTS

Cigar bands were first used to
keep Spanish dandies gloves clean
Petroleum has been made from
the bodies of fish.
The Soil Conservation service
planted 100000 trees as part OF
the erosion control program last
year.
Lime is about twice as soluble in
cold water as it is in boiling water
The st. Lawrence river has been
frozen over at Clayton, N. Y. so that
persons crossed to Canada on the ice
Shepherd dogs in Belgium were
used during World War to 60 on the
battlefield and carry first aid sup
plies to wounded soldiers.
There are $4,000 lawyers in the
United States and $4,000 doctors.
Mt. Vernon originally contained
5000 acres and required 800 servants
for its upkeep.
A gallon of vinegar weighs more
in winter than in the summer.
King George I of England could
not speak one word of English.
A blind worm is neither blind nor
is it a worm. It is a lizard.
There is no chamois in chamois
leather. 1t is made from the flesh
side of sheep skin.
Nero did not fiddle when Rome
burned. The fiddle had not yet been
invented.
A fish that can climb trees in
search of insects is found in Ma
The caribou is only deer species in
which the female has antlers or
horns.
Water is used in the tire of farm
tractors to give them greater trac-
tive ability and better riding
qualities.
The big cared elehants of Africa
are the largest in the world-a few
have reached the height of II feet
six inches.
layia.
The lion has the smallest heart Of
all predatory animals.
The tallest tree in the world is a
California redwood. 1t is SS4 feet
high above the ground. and il ia is
feet in diameter nc the base.
Potatoes were first seen bv E,mo.
pease in Peru about 1881.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25

you would never guess it by looking
at him. He gets up at five o'clock
every morning and often walks for
half an hour before breakfast. In the
summertime he gets to his office al
Z o'clock; in the winter at 7:30. He
quits when his work is done for the
day-never less than IL hours, and
often much longer than that He
goes to bed when he can get to bed
Sometimes it's midnight; sometimes
later than that. He serves his dis
trict well. And, in addition to that
he labors under the extra heavy
load of ways and means committee
work.
An old man? After you've watch
ed him work for while, you would
never dare make such an assertion
about Congressman Doughton.
Judgment getting poor? If you
want an anwer to that question
President Roosevelt himself prob
ably could give you better answer
than anyone else.
Unable to work hard? There isn't
a representative in Congress who
works any harder than does Farmer
Bob.
Then 1 thought of some more OF
North Cardinals distinguished citi-
ZenS.
In Raleigh a couple of weeks age
l ran into Governor "Rufe" Dough
ton, brother of the Congressman. He
is 81 years old and is actively en-
gagged in the practice of law in Ale
ghany county.
"How are you feeling, Governor?"
I asked him.
"Fine!" was the hearty answer.
He looked it, too. His has been an
active life and he is still going
strong, although he is II years above
the three-score-an d-ten limit. Incl
dentally, his mother died two years
ago at the age of So. There's nothing
wrong about his mental capabilities.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25

RECOMMEND RED POLLED
COWS FOR SMALL FARMS


Red Polled cattle are dual mr.
pose breed and as such thew have
not gained as wide popularity in
the United States as the strictly beef
and dairy breeds.
AS the name indicates, this breed
is red in color and the cattle have
polled or hornless heads, say live
stock authorities at State College.
They rank high as milk producers,
it was stated, and herds which have
been selected and bred for milk pro-
duction have made exceedingly good
records for both milk and butterfat
production.
Although they are not up to the
standard of the strictly beef herds,
authorities say, they have a place on
the small farm where they produce
enough milk for the family use and
at the same time produce steers for
market that are superior to regular
dairy cattle as beef animals.
In general, Red Polled cattle are
medium in size. Both the head and
neck are longer and leaner than are
desired in strictly beef type cattle.
Although the body has not as
much flesh covering as the strictly
beef breed animal, it is well ribbed
and the hooks are smooth.
The hind quarters lack the thick
ness and depth of the beef breeds,
yet they are superior to those on
cattle of the strictly dairy breeds.
Livestock men point out that the
lack of fat covering on Red Polled
cattle is not a serious handicap, for
consumers do not like large guam
titles Of fat on their mea.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25
Finley r. TriVett

Finley T. Trivett died in West
Jefferson early Wednesday morning,
Feb. oath, following a short illness.
He was SO years Of age. He passed
away at the home of his son, Ed
TriVett.
Mr.. Trivett is survived by his wife
and two sons: Ed, of West Jefferson,
and Cling, of Baldwin, Md, and
three daughters: Mrs. Martha Green,
of Deep Gap; Mrs. Nancy Handy, of
Deep Gap; and Mrs. Oma Holeman,
of West Jefferson.
Funeral arrangements were in
complete Wednesday awaiting word
from relatives out of the state, al
though it was expected that the SER
vices would be held this afternoon
Thursday and interment would be
made at Stony Fork.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25
Feature Article
praisesFarner
Bob and Rufe'
r. A. Erwin Comes to Defense of
Public Servants Who Have
Passed 10th Year

An article by R. A. Erwin in the
current issue of The State Magazine
comes to the bat in defense of the
public servants of the state and ma
ton who have passed the seventy
year mark. Speaking of Josephus
Daniels, who will be rs in May, At
torney General of North Carolina, A.
A. F. Seawell, who is r., and many
others, he praised the Doughton
brothers in the following clippings
from the article:
During the last few weeks, much
discussion has been given to the top
ic of Old Men.
Should a man of 70 be forced to
retire from public office? Does his
judgment become warped after he
passes that age? Has he outliVed his
usefulness? Should he definitely be
placed on the shelf and make way
for a younger and more aggressive
man?
Those are questions which-fol-
lowing in the wake of President
Roosevelt's attitude in connection
with the United States Supreme
Court-are being discussed freely
and vigorously.
was thinking of them myself the
other day when I was walking along
Pennsylvania Avenue in Washing
ton. And, by a strange coincidence,
I suddenly met an individual who,
in way, represented an answer to
those queries.
It was Farmer Bob Doughton.
I watched him as he approached,
walking with long, rapid strides. He
paused and we chatted for a mo-
ment. Then he continued his walk
toward the capitol.
Seventy-tw0 Years Old
Farmer Bob is II years old, but
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25
Something Ought
to Come of 1t

Something Ought According to the law of
to Come of 1t averages something ought to
come to the farmer in the
United States in the way of putting his work on
basis with industry. Everybody is agreed that
prosperous nation depends as much on pros
porous agriculture as we'll as prosperous indus
trial system. Because of this fact, the govern
ment under both parties has striven to set us
some sort of system whereby the farmer will
not always be at the wrong end of the bargain.
President Roosevelt has, however, devoted
more than the allotted amount of time trying to
hit upon something helpful. His unconstitutional
AAA, his soil conservation program, and now
his proposal for crop failure insurance fund
that will represent some $1OO,OOO,OO0.
Many plans have been tried; Mr.. Roosevelt
is determined to keep on trying; surely out of
all the plans proposed all will not be failures,
and as every dog has it's day, the farmer will
soon come into his own
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25
For the Benefit Of
Crippled Children

For the Benefit of Beginning the first of
Crippled Children March, seals that look
something like the Christ
seals for tuberculosis will go on sale all over
the county. Half of the money that is realized
from the sale will be kept in the county for the
benefit Of local crippled children and the re-
mainder will go into national fund for the
same purpose.
The schools have the sale of the seals in
charge and prizes are being offered to the
school selling the largest number. Pick out your
school and buy some of the seals. See to it that
all of your letters during the month of March
carry seal showing that you have donated to
a worthy cause Any amount will be sold from
five cents worth to dollar or five dollars.
The drive closes Easter. If every man, woman,
and child in Ashe county, who is able to, would
buy only dimes or a quarters worth, the
drive would be decided success
AS we walk about on our two good feet, those
of us who can should take this means of express
ing thanks for them, remembering that many
cripples in Ashe and elsewhere could be helped
to happier life if they had the money for the
proper care and treatment. Free clinics are
available and science has done wonders with
club feet twisted feet and other disfigurements
that make cripples. Let us do our part, even if
it is small Buy your seals today.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-02-25
Local Amateur

Local Amateur The vogue for amateur
Programs programs in the county is an
excellent one even though such
program often turn out extremely amateur
Unless one has lived in one of the larger
cities and had experience with school systems
there, it is hard to realize how much our chill
dren miss in rural communities such as ours
when it comes to appearing in public. The train
ing children get when they are small is usually
carried through life, and amateur programs are
a great help in teaching them poise and self
confidence in public And enough practice will
change even an amateur into professional!