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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-01-14
GROCERY REMODELING

The Stradford Grocery is being
remodeled, with a new glass front
being put in and the interior ar
rangement changed. A new floor
was just laid and the fixtures are
being redecorated. Mr.. Stradford
will join the Red & White organi-
zation when he has completed his
remodeling.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-01-14
governor Iandon Retires

Topeka, Kans.-Alf M. Landon,
unsuccessful Republican candidate
for the Presidency last year, ended
his second term as Governor of
Kansas and will retire to private
life on large estate which he has
just purchased. He is succeeded by
Walter Human, a Democrat.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-01-14
Britons Warned on Foreign Service

Britons Warned on Foreign Service
London, England Calling atten-
ton to the Foreign Enlistment Act
of 1870 Great Britain has warned all
subjects that enlisting on either
side in the Spanish rebellion is a
criminal offense. In Morocco it is
estimated that 1900 Germans have
enlisted in the Spanish Foreign Lee
gion to take the places of Legion
naires fighting in the Rebel ranks
before Madrid, which continues to
hold out against determined as
Sau1tS,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-01-14
w O R L D
NJ IL " -
Of the
w E E k
The Week in Business

Federal Reserve Board in a pre-
urinary report for the twelve re-
oional banks gave 1896 earnings as
1854, 900 compared with $9,437,-
nm last year -. Member banks OF
the Federal Reserve revealed loans
and investments of $22, 931 ,000, 900 in
1896, a gain of 10 percent, and COM
nercial loans at 1920, 100000. a
rain of $685., 100000, or 26 percent.
only A banks suspensions were re-
ported, against an average OF FOG
annually from 1921 to 1880 !.
wrecked by the hurricane of 1885,
khe $4,000 Key West Extension
Of the Florida East Coast Railway
was knocked down for $4,000 =. :.
National Munitions Board reported
exports of $31,543,925 consisting
largely of airplanes, parts and mo-
tcrs. China was the largest single
purchased, taking % percent of the
total. H.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-01-14
General Motors Cts Tight

GcncIdl VVOIOXS SitS AA6AS
Detroit, Mich.-With $4,000 work.
ers already idle through "sit down"
strikes and shutdowns and 10000
more likely to be affected before the
end of the week, officials of the
General Motors Corporation still be-
lieve that public opinion will not
support a general strike in the Com
panys plants. Federal conciliators
are cooperating with Governor
Frank Murphy of Michigan to eff
feet settlement between the Cor
poration and the United Automobile
Workers of America.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-01-14
Chamber to Have
Evening Meeting

After having staged a series Of
entertainments for several of the
nearby communities, the Kenne-
wick chamber of commerce has
about decided to stage a party for
themselves. The new entertain
ment committee has suggested an
evening affair, starting with din
ner, to be followed by program.
An outside speaker will be the main
feature on the program. The en-
tertainment will replace the regular
MONDAY luncheon in the near fu-
ture
Mrs. Joe Martin is suffering
from bruises caused while ice
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-01-14

Mrs. Joe Martin is suffering
from bruises caused while ice
skating.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-10
WORCESTER POST, SO
Is AWARDED CITATIONS

Worcester Post No. SO has been
awarded citations for the following:
By reaching or exceeding their prev
ious four years membership ACREAGE,
citation for Distinguished Service to
the American Legion.
By reaching or exceeding their prev
ious years membership on November
18th, Special Citation for Most Distin-
gGIshed Service.
The membership of Worcester Post
at this time is 1876 members. God
frey Child is the Post Commander.
Mrs. Norris Willing and son, Wood
land have been at the home of Mrs.
Vikings parents, in Crisfield, where
Woodland has been confined with
the whooping cough.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-10

The State Department of Forestry,
Baltimore, through it's field officers,
is conducting an inspection service for
the purpose of insuring the purchas-
er that the holly sold under the For
estry Department certificate is:
1. Cut properly from the trees ac-
cording to correct conservation prin-
ciples, and in compliance with the
Maryland Law, Chapter 179, Acts of
1918.
2. That it is berry bearing holly of
standard quality, freshly cut, and
properly packed to reach the purchas-
er in good condition.
Therefore, to help conserve the flu
ture supply and to be sure of getting
an honest product of standard quail
ity, buy Certified Holly
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-10

Do you agree that America business
will improve only when labor, industry
and agriculture form coordinated
policy and stop trying to "cut each
others throats"? Come to the For
UNI.
Mrs. Edward Groton, accompanied
by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. King
Tilghman, and brother, Edwin, motor
ed to Suffolk. Va, over the weekend
where they visited friends and rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl r. Ritter and
children, Peggy, Braun, Randolph and
Samuel, have been recent guests at
the homes of Mr., and. Mrs. Alonza
Long of Shelltown. and Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Cuff and MIR. and Mrs. Will
liam Outten. f'"#1Eo.i %i.-''i' ~
i.1s VT & .ai.:'
Just recently many of the leading
men and women of the country have
told in print, in speeches and over the
radio that "the greatest danger in the
world, and in particular to American
business, is the development Of Fas-
ciatic Dictatorships or one-man gov
ernments." Come to the Forum.
The mystery-comedy "The Haunt
ed Castle" in three acts, will be pres
ented in the New Church High School
New Church, Va, on Friday night,
December 18th at 8 o'clock. The play
will be presented in the school audi
torium and will have splendid cast.
The patronage of the public is ear
nestly solicited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Birmingham
have returned from their southern
honeymoon trip and are now at home
with the grooms parents. They brought
with them many mementos of the
southland including cocoanuts, grape
fruit, oranges and tangerines and al
so a live alligator. The alligator is
in the keeping of Mr.. Simon Heilig.
Mrs. jeanette Birmingham enter
tanned at dinner Sunday in honor Of
the birthday anniversary of her moth
er, Mrs. Katherine M. Giltz. Her
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. C. G. Pus-
ey, of Wilmington, Mr.. and Mrs. Law
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-10
Local and Rural News

Mrs. A. A. Parker was hostess to
her bridge club Tuesday.
Mr.. R. v. Gladding was in Philadel-
phia this week undergoing treatment
Mrs. Hartley Stevens, Jr., spent a
part of the week in Philadelphia. Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. G. Pusey, of Will
mington, Del, have been visitors in
town.
Mrs. Dixton Sexton and son, Tommy
Lee, are spending the week with Mrs.
Sections parents in Snow Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Beech and
Miss Cynthia Blaine spent part of the
week in Baltimore.
Mr.. Samuel Earl Bonneville, of Bev-
erly Hills, Calf, is visiting Mr.. and
MRS. Fred L. Bonneville.
A regular meeting of Crescent
Chapter No. A o. E. S. will be held
Monday night, December 18th at 1880
o'clock.
The Missionary Society of the Pres
byterian Church will meet Thursday,
December 18th at 8 P. M, in the Sun
day School room.
Miss Miriam Tull and mother went
to Baltimore on Thursday to visit
their son and brother, who has been
in the hospital there for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon. Wescott, of
Chestertown, Nd, were overnight
guests of DR.. and Mrs. E. j. Clarke,
on Wednesday of this week.
Miss Sarah Long, who is taking a
course at the Winchester Beauty
Academy, spent the recent holidays
with her parents here.
Mr.. Henry J. Merritt who has been,
a patient in the Pine Bluff Sanator-
ium will spend the Christmas holidays
with his family on Second Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Birmingham
had as their house guests last week
end Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Birmingham
and daughter, Miss Laverne, and Mrs.
Charles Swift, of Baltimore.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-10

renee F. Birmingham, Mr.. and Mrs.
Merwyn Birmingham and Miss Beulah
d. Giltz. Mrs. Giltz received many
beautiful remembrances.
A regular meeting of the Parent
Teachers Association will be held
Tuesday night, December 18th at
o'clock. This promises to be an inter-
esting meeting. The new president,
Hartley Stevens, Jr., will preside and
after the business meeting the Boy
Scouts will put onga play under the
direction of Scout Master Fred U.
Henderson. All interested are urged
to attend.
Mr.. Robert B. Byrne, managing di-
rector of the Baltimore Ballet, was on
the Eastern Shore last week COM
pleting plans for the presentation of
the Ballet at several. Shore towns in
the near future. Mr.. Byrne called at
the Democrat office and discussed the
feasibility of the spectacular enter
tainment being presented in POGO
moke. While no definite plans were
made Mr.. Byrne, while in town, con-
tacted a representative of the Lions
Club with view to presenting the
Ballet here.
A Father and Son" service will be
held in Bethany M. P. Church Sunday
night, December 18th at 7:3O o'clock.
All fathers are invited to come and
bring their sons and grandsons. A
good attendance is earnestly desired.
The pastor, Rev. G. E. Lester, will
have special message for Fathers and
Sons and a place will be reserved in
the auditorium of the Church for all
Those not having sons or
grandsons are asked to borrow some
one elses son and attend just the
same.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-10
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SERVICES ON SUNDAY, IL

Services at the Pitts Creek Presby-
terian Church, Sunday next, Deem
Der 18th, at 11:00 o'clock, and at the
Beaver Dam Church at 800 o'clock in
the afternoon.
Mr.. James H. Brown of Princeton
Seminary will preach at each of these
services.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-10
MD. GARDEN CLUBS
TRY TO PROTECT HOLLY

The Maryland Garden Clubs, the
Garden Club, of America, and the Fed
Grated Garden Clubs of Maryland are
cooperating with the State Depart
ment of Forestry in a program to con-
serve the States supply of holly,
gatherers rapidly destroying the
trees as a source of supply.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-10

Smart women will adore
these lovely silk and
satin robes. They are
a most welcome gift.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-30
A Thought for Today
Bit of Synchronization

There are so many problems of the headache type facing legislators that 1t is necessary to break them down into easily-digested chores. For example the Legislature was asked and actually acquiesced in passing bill allowing the state to bond itself to the amount of S25 ,0OO OOO More than half of this sum will be used to pay off the states existing deficit in general funds. The remainder, about $11 100000 is to be used to build up institutions that are in need and also to establish few new ones.
 As we pointed out on several occasions the amount, $11 ,O0O 000, is nowhere near what is actually needed to care for all that should be done by this state at the present time. We put off our duties so many times and then were caught up in the depression so that now what faces the state is a staggering list of projects, all of them requiring millions and millions in expenditures. How to tackle the problem is one that even the most astute of state officials is loathe to tackle.
 One thing, though, that we would sug- gest if solution to the problem IS to be attempted. That is the need of synchro- nizing the budgetary problems with tklOS6 Ol otdLc CO1Sd1llAdCAOAl AOPOocu by the reorganization commission and receiving, we presume, the best attention of our legislators is consolidation of many arms of the government. This will result in the disappearance of several we'll known branches or departments, their duties being assumed by existing con- missions or boards This is in the interest of less duplication of effort, we judge. If not, its need is not indicated.
 Our point is that the reorganization program and the increasing of the bond issue or arrangement of it so that it's program can encompass more than is at present contemplated should be synchro- nized For example the State Park and Forest Commission asks $2,000000 for expansion and conservation work. But. under reorganization this commission is abolished We would not like to see this happen, for we feel the commission has done and can continue to do Won- ders with little or no funds in Connecti- cut. But the need of synchronizing demands for funds and demands for elimination of departments should be so arranged that the average legislator will know just what to do about the situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-30
A Memorable Gift

Presentation of her ancestral home and it's spacious and beautiful grounds to the Mattatuck Historical Society by Miss Alice Kingsbury is the most philan- thropic donation the city has witnessed in a good many years. It is a worthy tribute to the Kingsbury name and fam fly that it will continue to be closely linked with the society and with it's work in preserving for all time the history of Waterbury. We feel sure that the new location of the organization will be permanent one.
 It is altogether fitting and proper that the Mattatuck Historical Society should take up it's new abode in the Kingsbury home at the corner of Prospect and Lin- den Streets. The late Frederick J. Kings bury was as prominent as anyone, and likewise as interested, in the formation of the society back in 1877. He served as it's first president and it can truthfully be said devoted many long hours to the firm establishment of the group and to the early acquisition of those historic pieces which were to make it truly rep resentative of the branch of civic service to which it aspired.
 In the magnificent surroundings to which the museum and it's objects of Americana, as well as it's past perform ances in encouragement of contemporary art, great strides will surely be taken. We feel confident that the respect and ven- eration in which the Mattatuck Histor- ical Society has long been held will in- crease. Its possibility for more services and more work will be amplified. The city is already the richer for the thought full and generous disposition of property by Miss Alice Kingsbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-30

 Detroit, the most critical center where tlnis phenomenon has appeared, but the need of counsel is still urgent. Also the need of clariflcation to establish whether such strikes are legitimate, and if so, within what limits and under what conditions.
 The sit-down strike is obviously the most effective weapon that labor has yet found to enforce it's demands. According to existing laws and accepted standards, it is illegal. But the solution of the prob lem is not so simple as the mere protec- tion of material property rights according to accepted usage. It has to be determined also whether labor-a job-the right to work-is not also a form of property right.
 This question goes to the bottom of our social and economic life. It may demand more stateSmanslike thought, and more careful handling, than some other prob lems we have been excited about lately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-30
No Harm in Pure Air

Some people have been worrying about imagined bad effects of air-conditioning. They have feared that humans who spent most of the time in air-conditioned build- ings would be easy victims of germs and smoke and fuctuating temperature when they went outside. All this worry is needless. An air-conditioning engineer declares it would be impossible with present building types and air-condition- ing methods to produce air so sterile that it could have any effect on the human race over period of years.
 As a matter of fact, we are not going to seal ourselves indoors and stay there most of the time. If a person has been enabled, by means of proper air-condi- tioning, to have good nights rest and sleep during summer heat wave, he should be better able to go about his normal activities outdoors next day without suffering sunstroke. But if there were any real danger of softening city dwellers with air-conditioned homes, factories, stores and offices, couldn't the engineers eliminate it by judicious intro duction of germs in suitable quantities?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-30

Establishment of new bus stops along the several thoroughfares of the city by the Police Department with the CO., operation of the c. R. & L. Company should aid in soothing the ruffled feelings of many motorists who feel that the restricted areas now used aren't all that could be desired. And it will also take into consideration thc fact that many bus drivers are being criticized for stop ping in the middle of the street to allow passengers to get on and off the vehicles. There is no question but what there should be regularly designated bus stops along all streets where they operate. There were and still are certain points where the trolleys were to be stopped for loading and unloading Busses should be no different, although they can be manipulated through city streets more easily and with less interference to traf- fic. Establish the stops; then make sure they are used.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-30

Not in good many years can we recall a colder Easter As matter of fact it was a better Christmas than Easter Sunday, what with snow on the ground and icicles dangling from peoples noses. Five years ago Easter fell on March 27, but we don't recall the day as being so cold Three years from now it's even earlier, falling on March A. Incidentally Easter is still the first Sunday after the first full moon after the 21st of March. And the full moon occurred Friday the 26th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-30
Answers To Questions
Naa5'saht usL MA
By Frederick M. Kerby

Q. Has the United States ever been without a President since the inauguration of George Washing ton in 1789?
 A. Theoretically there IS no hiatus in the incurnbency of the Presidential office, but actually there is, for every four years an hour or more elapses between the time of the expiration of the Presi- dents term and the swearing in of his successor; that is the space of time required for the ceremony in the Senate chamber or organizing a new Senate Ca function that pre- cedes the inaugural ceremony on the east portico of the Capitol i, and the government is then actually without an official head.
 o. Will nitroglycerin burn with out exploding2
 A. When a small quantity of notroglycerin is freely exposed to 8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-30

The wisdom of Mayor Frank Hayes and Controller Daniel J. Leary in decid-, ing not to sell $25O,0O0 worth of water bonds right away is not debatable. Look ing out for the city's best interests and cognizant of the present money market they have decided that until favorable moment is afforded the bonds will not be f1oated. The city is permitted under the bond issue to draw funds on the gen. eral treasury which will be replaced as soon as the bonds are sold. If by wait- ing a better rate of interest and premium may be obtained, this is to the city's ad- vantage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-30
The Big Labor Problem

The general concern felt about the epidemic of sit-down strikes has not been confined to employers or the public. Senator Joseph T. Robinson, Democratic floor leader. said last week: It appears that crisis is approaching U is near at hand. If the situation is not cleared in the immediate future, it will be necessary for congressional authorities to counsel together"
 The situation has been clearing in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-30

more seniators are keeping jobs within their own families. Here are some of the senatorial secre- tarieS::
 Hollis O. Black is secretary to Senator Black of Alabama; Will liam J. Bulow, IT,, to Senator Bulow of South Dakota; Donald w., .,McKellarato Senator McKellar of Tennessee; Paul Townsend to Senator Townsend of Delaware; Arthur H. vandenberg, Jr., to Senator Vandenberg of Michigan.
 Among the senate daughters, the following are members of their fathers office staffs:
 Miss Kay Overton, daughter of Senator Overton of Louisiana; Mrs. Esther Thoma $ Grover, daughter of Senator Thomas of Utah; Mrs. Ruth Dieterich Kalt- off, daughter of Senator Dieterich of Illinos.
 The secretary of the vice presi- dent is Ettie Rheiner Garner, wife of John Nance Garner.
 Salaries range from $500 for clerks to $500 for secretaries.
 NOTE-Many of the above are hard workers, Mrs. Garner being among the most conscientious.
 Merry Go Round
 Stanley High, of Good Neigrbor League fame, is writing more ar- ticles for the Saturday Evening Post, much against the will of the White House, which rebuffed him severely for his last one {. Senator McAdoo of California omits from his congressional bi- ography any reference to mar riage. His present wife is hs third. In 1914. McAdoo married Eleanor R. Wilson, daughter of Woodrow Wilson. The second Mrs. McAdoo is still living. i. Good Neighbor item in recent De- partment of Commerce release venezuela buys almost all her breakfast foods from the United States" K. Congressman Ed Izac of San Diego, Cal, wants it understood that his name Is not pronounced as 1t looks. Proper pro- nunciation is E-zack 4. The United States imported nearly 10 million harmonicas last year. Over seven million of them came from Germany.
 Copyright, 1887, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-30
Current Comments


 I might be guilty of swanking 2 little. but modest man is such ' nuisance. George Bernard Shay, English
 author.
 Roosevelt may go down in history as the president who did more good and more harm in eight years than any other American president. --Dr. Glenn Frank, ex-presidel1t,
 University of Wisconsin.
 An heen mighty lonesome for z long time and now that ah's been educated nh guess ah might geI
 uncle Jim Sowell. l0l-year-old
 Negro. who has Just learned to
 read and write. !,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-30
Selected Poem
UPON THE HILLSIDE BY THE SEA

Cvictor A. Berry in the Poets Column,
 Hartford Courant) There is a hillside by the sea Where in the April weather Two sweethearts in the early morn Picked violets together. The sun was bright, the winds were free, The dazzle of the ocean Enchanted two fond hearts to be Ecstatic with emotion. The hill was steep, the flowers grew In verdant tufts and masses, And violets of yellow hue
 Hid shyly in the grasses. And some were blue as skies above, And all that fragrance blowing Adown the hill could only thrill Two climbers upward going He told her that her big blue eyes Were bluer than the flowers, And climbing to the summit picked Blue violets for hours And yellow violets of course They gathered here and there. As yellow as her yellow curls, And wove them in her hair.