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The Washington times., 1937-06-30
Orphan 'POSSunS
Being Raised By
t.LOuiS Woman

ST. LOUIS Q.N.S0.-Nine
little orphan 'posSumS are being
raised by a st. Louis woman
who found them, apparently
abandoned by Mother 'Possum.
in a shed at the rear Of her
home.
Mrs. william w. Copanas first
discovered a single baby 'possum
crawling about the floor of the
shed, and took it into the house.
When she returned to the shed
she heard strange noises in a
corner. She investigated and
found eight additional baby
'poSsumS, all about two weeks
old. Mrs. CopanaS has no idea
how they got there or what be-
came Of their mother.
Mrs. CopanaS has carefully
tended the little orphans. At
first she had to feed some of
the weaker ones with a medicine
dropper, but now all are able to
take their bread and milk un-
assisted. Already their instinct
to hang by their tail is asserting
itself. The babies wrap their
tiny hairless tails around Mrs.
Copanas' fingers and hang con-
tentedly.
The Washington times., 1937-06-30
ENDS At YEARS
IN WAR POST

Sidney H. Kent, 3527 Warder
st. N. W., today was on his way to
Maine. where he will spend the
first few months of his retirement
after Al years Of work with the
War Department.
Originally from Baltimore, Mr..
Kent came to the War Department
as young man. His coworkers
presented him with a pocketbook
containing SIS.
Mr.. Kent will spend the summer
in Maine with his daughter, Mrs.
Helen K. Whyte.
The Washington times., 1937-06-30
PRESIDENT OFF
T0WEDD|NG
International News Service


The President and Mrs. Roose.
welt and party left the Capital by
train at 9:10 a. m. today for Will
mington, Del, to attend the we'd
ding Of their son, Franklin, jr.,
and Miss Ethel du Point.
Their party included: Hall
Roosevelt, Mrs. Roosevelt's
brother: Miss Marguerite lie Hand,
her secretary: Col. Henry Hooker,
of Hyde Park, and Miss Esther E.
.Lait, friends of the family; Col.
Edwin M. Watson, the Presidents
military aide, and wife; Capt.
Paul Bastedo, Presidents naval
aide, and wife; Mrs. Warren
Delano Robbins, a cousin; Mr..
and Mrs. Harry L. Hopkins,
White House Secretaries Marvin
II. Mcintyre and Stephen r.
Early, and the White House
physician, DR.. Ross Mcintyre and
wife,
The Washington times., 1937-06-30

The little white pill that goes
whizzing down the fairway-some.
times - but too often slices or
hooks off into the rough. today
became a storm center.
For the Federal Trade Commits
sion charged "monopoliStic prac'
tees" in the golf ball industry on
the part Of leading manufacturers.
And named in the charges was
the Professional Golfers ASsocia-
ton of America, an organization
that includes in its membership
some $500 Of the 1850 pros in
the country and includes some
Of the most famous names in the
royal and ancient game.
The Federal Trade Commission
charges that manufacturers and
wholesalers Of golf balls have en-.
tered into an agreement with the
p. G.. A. members that "PGA"
shall be imprinted on the balls
and they shall be sold at a speci.
fled uniform price and such balls
The Washington times., 1937-06-30
Nine Will Represent
Negro Scouts AT RaIIv

Nine boys, representing seven
troops, will form the local dele
cation Of colored Scouts at the
Jamboree opening today.
Elwood Payne and William
Reyes. Of Ship No. 525, will re-
present the Sea Scouts. The
other delegates are Lawrence
Jones and Edwin Sneed, Troop
No. sos; william EdmondS,
Troop No. Sill; Myron Ross,
Troop No. 514; James Brooks,
jr., Troop No. SIT; Norman
Robinson, Troop No. s25. and
Gregory Murray, Troop No. SGT.
The Washington times., 1937-06-30
US. Trade Bod yTakeS
Cut at PRO GOIfbal

may not be sold to retailers who
are not members Of the profeS-
sionals' organization.
It Is also charged that the
manufacturer have persuaded,
coerced and compelled" nonmem.
Der retailers to refrain from sell
ing golf balls at prices less than
those designated.
The Washington times., 1937-06-30
Mrs. Smith New Head
OF Howard AIumnae

Mrs. A. B. Smith has been
elected president Of the local
chapter Of the Howard Univer-
sity Alumnae Association. She
succeeds Mrs. Richard w. Jack
son.
Other new officers are Miss
P. c. Bullock, vice president;
Miss G. B. White and Miss Pearl
Minor, secretaries; Miss Louise
Medalla, treasurer, the Rev. W.
B. Marsh, chaplain, and william
Powell, sergeant-at-arms. Named
to the executive board were:
Mrs. jackson, Miss L. r. Smith,
Miss Charity Rice, A. s. Pinkett
and william Bester.
The Washington times., 1937-06-30
Falls From Bridge,
Woman Is Drowned

FREDERICK, Nd, June 30.
Knocked unconscious when she
struck her head on a rock after
falling from o foot bridge into
q small stream west Of MyerSville
yesterday, Mrs. Clayton Haupt, 81,
was drowned. A verdict Of acciden-
tai death was given by j. Fred
Ridenour. coroner.
The Washington times., 1937-06-30
II Direct Descendants

ADELPHI, Iowa QN.S0.
Amos K. Miller, rs, who died at
his home here recently, left II
direct descendants as survivors.
They include: Seven sons, five
daughters, so grandchildren, 10
great grandchildren. He Is also
survived by his widow.
The Washington times., 1937-06-30
Band Concerts Cancelled

Due to the Boy Scout Jamboree
the concerts scheduled to be
played by the United States Ma
rine Band tomorrow and Thurs
day, July 8, at the D. C. World War
Memorial have been cancelled,
The Washington times., 1937-06-30
Union Heads Reelected

EAST LIVERPOOL Ohio
U.N.S0.-President James M.
Duffy and other executive
officers Of the National Brother
hood Of Operative PotterS, have
been reelected for two-year
terms. They will be indicted
into office at the forty.fifth con-
Vention, which starts June 28 at
Atlantic City, N. C.
The Washington times., 1937-12-11
MAKES ESCAPE

Dave stepped into the street,
his heart beating jig-time. Free
Another half hour at least, before
they would find the bound jailor,
He could reach the British de.
stroyer in 10 minutes.
And on hearing his story, how
he was forced into the fighting,
the English couldn't leave him
here to be murdered. Englishmen
didn't shoot down prisoners of
war. He would be free free,
to go home to Mary!
He walked swiftly toward the
docks. The streets were crowded
Flower girls, wine vendors, fruit
sellers, and soldiers on their way
to the front. His uniform and
pistol made him seem one OF
them.
A form of madness swept over
Dave Seward. He wanted to
sing, to shout. Going home! No
firing squad, but Mary's arms in
stead! He paused in front Of a
little sidewalk shop, it's counter
gay with painted fans. bright
mantillas.
No need to hurry, now. He
was safe. Wiser not to; it might
attract attention. Such pretty
fans Surely It wouldn't mat.
ter if he stopped a moment. AND
he'd always brought Mary a pres
ent from his trips.
Behind him the grim old prison
was in a fever of activity. The
tailor, freed of the smothering gag,
had told his story.
Squads of soldiers now hurried
through the gates, excited orderlies
barked into telephones, swift
motor cars swept along the mar.
row streets, their sirens screaming.
One, racing toward the water
front, slowed down at sight OF
Dave. A non-commisioned officer,
two soldiers, were in it.
"Look!" the driver pointed
THAT man over there!! He seems
to answer the description"
SO do many Others" the
swarthy top7Sergeant replied. my
guess is that our Americana is
heading for the enemy lines :"
But he should at least be cues.
toned" the soldier persisted
Wed better stop"
Dave, his back to them, smiled
at he wrinkled shop-keeper
handed him a peseta from the
jailor'S slim pocket.
You're a fool Juan!" The ser
geant laughed. Escaped prison
ers don't stop to buy presents fol
their sweeSheartS. We're WASTING
time. Better go out along the
Via Cervantes. -"
Dave did not turn as the cal
roared by. Clutching the brightly
painted fan, he headed for the
dock. Not much of a present fol
Mary, of course, but after all il
was the little things in life thai
counted. E.
| THE END.
The Washington times., 1937-12-11

ruthless striegle Of men and ma
chimes. BY that time, he, Dave
would have gone on a lar longer
journey.
WARNING CASE
He glanced down at the court
yard beneath. The wall was pitted
from a thousand rifle bullets; a
soldier in overalls was scattering
sawdust at the base of it.
Elaborate preparations-his
case. the general had ordered, was
to be an exemplary one, a warning
to other Americans not to join the
opposing armies.
Several times before during the
past two months Dave had seen
IL men file into the yard, face a
blindfolded prisoner heard
the crash of rifles as he turned
from the window.
Now it was his turn. Dave
thought Of Mary. At least she had
received enough money to keep
her until she found a job. It wasn't
so hard to die, remembering that.
A rattle of the lock brought him
to the door. Breakfast, no doubt.
AS if he could eat. The door swung
open. Dave stared curiously. Al
ways before the guard had held
the bread and cruel in one hand.
a revolver in the other.
This execution breakfast, with
its wine, fruit, bread, butter and
meat, required a large tray,
needed both hands to support it.
Both hands. Dave poised himself
upon the balls of his feet, swung
FROM the knees. The jailor
crumpled silently, but the tray
made loud crash. Dave held his
breath. waiting. No sounds of run
ming feet, no shouts.
The other guards had not heard
the noise. He ripped the uniform
from the unconscious tlgure,
slipped into it bound and
gagged the man with strips of bed
covering.
Then Dave was walking along
the corridor, fighting down an
impulse to run. In the gloom of
the ancient Railways he passed
two guards with no more than a
friendly nod. The main entrance,
however, worried him.
Bright sunlight there and the
sentries were likely to notice an
unfamiliar face. Nothing to do
but make bluff at it. With an
assured grin he strolled toward
the gate. The guards glanced up
carelessly, and seeing his uni
form, made no attempt to stop
him. .--
The Washington times., 1937-12-11

set. taking them away from the
ruthless strisgle of men and ma
chimes. BY that time, he, Dave,
would have gone on a lar longer
journey.
The Washington times., 1937-12-11
81 Present for Mary
By FREDERIC ARNOLD HUMMER, JR.

Dusty sunlight swept through the single window of the little
CELL shadows of the bars made black sreaks
David Stewards pale, rather thin face
The Washington times., 1937-12-11
Cast of Characters in
"A Present for Mary

DAVE SEWARD, a flier who,
as a last resort, goes to
Spain where he acts as an
instructor to fledglings.
MARY, his adoring and
adorable wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09
Daughters Of 1872
 Plan Spring Meet

The National Society, United States Daughters of 1872, State of Connecticut will hold their annual spring meeting of the Pennington Country club on Saturday March 20, Luncheon will be served at one o'clock. Members may bring guests.
 Lieutenant Commander M. F. Crist. U. s. N. will be guest speaker on tho program which will follow the business meeting. His topic will be "rhc United States Navy and Peace" Philip Couldn't will play a group of accordion selections. Alternates will be elected for the 45th associate council of the Ma tional Society in Washington, D. O during April.
 Hostesses will include Mrs. Albert w. Honywill, Jr., of Wethersfleld chairman, Mrs. Henry W. Schorcr Mrs. r. Raymond Shaw, Mrs. Eliza. beth Jenne Warren, Miss Rutf Stark Jenne of West Hartford; Mrs Robert c. Noerr, Miss Bessie l.. T'af of Hartford; Mrs. LeRoy Q. Robert! of Pennington: Mrs. Frank A. WhiI pie Of Sufileld and Mrs. Howard B Hall Of Meriden.
 Prizes will be awarded for thi best papers on "Colonel Ozias Ro. berts, an all-around Citizen of the War of l8i2," in an essay contest i conducted for pupils in East Hart | ford schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09
Many Colleges Represented At Peace Federation Meet

icsn conference at Buenos Aires. Prof. Fenwic's spoke on "The Moral a 1 Legal Foundations of an En- during Peace" Father Ahearn and IT.. Fenwick spoke at the luncheon which was followed by a business Y eIting addressed by Miss Elizabeth B. Sweeney of Washington, D. C., executive secretary of the Catholic Association for International Peace.
 Ire Providence college speakers w're Thomas Durnin, Case for F,Bcism," and Thomas Sheehan "The Pre- ecclesiastical Student Looks at Peace" Other Providence students attending were Francis J. ORourge, John H. Tanning, E. Riley Hughes, Robert c. Healy, James Boboras, Edward Boucher, Edward Kirby. The group was &C., companied by Rev. Philip D. Reilly, o. P, professor of political science.
 The colleges represented were Holy Cross, Boston college, St. Jo- seph college. Rhode Island State college. Rhode Island College of Ed ucation. Mount Holyoke, Pembroke, Brown, Rivier college and Yale. At night there was a social for the del- egat7s. The official Albertus dele- gat'J included: Misses Irma Chi- apin ,lli, Margaret Ross. Amy Doyle, Katherine Bergin. Katherine Con- ger, Mary Sutherland. The commit tee for arrangements consisted of the Misses Eileen O'Neill, Anita Flannigan, Margaret Burke. Bessie Martin and Helen O'Callaghan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09
Weddings
Study Club Has Regular Meeting

The Catholic Study club met las evening at the auditorium of tho Waterbury Cathoic high school. II the absence of Miss Kathryn Hayes chairman, Miss Kathleen Fitzgerald presided. Rev. Joseph Rice de. livered the second in a series oi talks on "Catholic Marriage" Hi; discourse last night was on "Sirs Against Catholic Marraige."
 The general discussion led lasl evening by Mir. Prank Kenney wal on "Celtic Dawn" Mrs. Kcnney gave a general outline of the re- vival of Irish literature from the time of Daniel O'Connell in 1929 tc the present day. A
 Several members of the group read papers, each depicting Q definite change in the era. The speakers and their topics wer: Nancy De- laney, dealing with James Charles Mangan and Rosemary Foley on Katherine Tynan, both representa- tive of Anglo Irish literature. Miss Helen Flaherty speaking of Patrick Pearse and Mrs. Timothy Lynch reading paper on DeValera, both representative of Gaelic literature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Coronos Club To Sponsor Dance

Tie monthly meeting of the Core onas Club was held last evening at the Hotel Elton. Plans were dis- cussed for the annual dinner dance of the Coronas Club which is to be held at Waverly Inn next month. Mrs. Frederick A. Palomba was named chairman of the arrange ments committee.
 Assisting Mrs. Palomba will be Miss Laura Camissa, Mrs. Rose Montenari, Miss Mary Ricciuti and Miss Lillian Manganaro. Miss Edna w. Weber, gave an illustrated talk last night about scenic spots of this country. Mrs. Patrick J. DiLauro presided. Hostesses for the social period were Miss Phyllis Sirica, Mrs. Louis Scigliano, Miss Mary Ric- ciuti, Miss Ann Pope and Mrs. Palomba.
 The following will be hostesses at the next meeting April 12, Mrs. Roland Ruggiero, Mrs. P. D. Mar tino, Mrs. Gus DeCicco, Miss Fan- ne Lauro and Miss Evelyn Nar- delli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09
Director Addresses
 Junior League

Organization problems confront ing Junior League club women were outlined in talk yesterday afternoon by Mrs. William Ellery Bright, Jr, who addressed the Waterbury Junior League at their luncheon meeting at the Water bury club. Mrs. Bright's talk dealt with the many branches of work done by league members and ad- yised them on many problematic matters which arise from time to time. Mrs. Bright, a familiar fig ure in the Association of Junior Leagues of America, is at present director of Region l. She will pre- side at the regional conference which is to be held in Hartford this month. Mrs. Bright Is from Worcester, Mass.
 Members of the nominating com mittee under the chairmanshlp oi Mrs. Howard Hart are making plans for the ballot of new off. cerS which will be presented al the April meeting.
 Mrs. Gerald Low entertained al a tea at her homo in Watertowi for Mrs. Bright and severa league member, later in the after. noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09

Eleanor Walsh was hostess at a surprise birthday party given at her home on Highland avenue. The house was attractively decorated with green and white. Those at- tending were Betty Mulhall, Betty Kliner, Eunice Newcomb, Loretta Walsh, Evelyn Mulhall, Eleanor Walsh, George Lee, Leonard Foster, Lawrence Riccardi, Robert Kearney, Julio Riccardi and Francis Dunne.
 Mlses Shirley Robinson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Elmer c. Robinson of Piedmont street, entertained a few friends at party at her home Friday evening. The evening was devoted to games and a musical program. Those attending were Misses Marjorie Smith, Marion Dingwell, Jean Gibson, Jane Verizier Doris Sugrue, Audrey Semple, Bar bara Mack, Marjorie F'ales, Alice Rice, Marjorie Doolittle, Ruth Baker Ruth Metz, Margery Milton, Gloria Weyand, Dorothy Robinston. John Milton, Richard Finkle, Glen Day. ton, Francis Sugrue, James Me- Carthy, Robert Negreira, Clifford Doolittle. James Belury, Donald Slater, John Webster, Robert Ni- chols, Forrest Merrill, George Byron 0ordon Dubuque and Paul Tracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09
Coming Events

March 9--Senior Hadassah linen shower at the Hebrew institute.
 March 9-Salvation Army Corps Cadet supper and class.
 March 9--Charles G. Morris at Central Y. M. c. A. forum.
 March l1-Dean c. R. Brown at First church.
 March 1l-Salvation Army Wo- mems Home League meeting.
 March 1l-First M. E. Ladies Aid society meeting.
 March II and 12-Civic theater play, Women's club.
 March 11-Dean Emeritus Charles Reynold Brown at First Congrega- tional church.
 March 11-Commander c. J. Mac Gregor in lecture at Y.
 March II - Salad bridge at Bunker Hill church.
 March 11-C. J. McGregor at In- dustrial Formen's club, Central Y.
 March 12-First M. E. Sunshine society meeting. March 12-Rep. Stanley Meade, speaker at A. A. U. w. March ;--State Fed, of Teach- ers' Assn convention, The Elton.
 March 13--Annual dinner, Vet March 13-First M. E. Kappa Chi Phi meeting.
 crans' Assn, of Farrcl Foundry.
 March 14-Dr. Harry A. Over- street at Second Church Forum.
 March 14-Dr. Harry A. Over street, Second church forum.
 March 14--Irish- American Social club, dinner, The Elton.
 March 14 Sheridan council communion breakfast, The Elton.
 March l6-St. Margarets church musicale, Buckingham hall.
 March 17 Anniversary program, Washington Park Community club.
 March l7--St. Patrick's night program, ElkS' club.
 March l7--St Patrick's night dinner dance, Columbus club.
 March 17--Irish- American Socia club dunce, Buckingham hall.
 March 18--Dean O. R. Brown al First church.
 March g -- Italian Brotherhood entertainment. Buckingham hall.
 March 2l---Professor Mortimer Adler, psychologist at Beth-El club forum.
 March 2l --- Theodore Roosevelt lodge dinner-dance. The Elton.
 March 2l--Dedication of new platform at Salvation Army citadel March 21-Mrs. Brandon dc Cou at Second Church Forum.
 March 2l-Mrs. Branson de Cou at Second Congrcgation church.
 March 22-Mrs. Hepburn at the Women's club.
 March 23--Mrs. Thomas N. Hep burn, lecturer, Women's club. March 27 Holy Cross club dance, Waterbury Country Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09
Personal
League OF Women Voters
 WiH Attend Hartford Meet

The Waterbury League of WoIn- en Voters will be well represented at the citizenship school which Is to DO conducted by the state league in Hartford on Thursday. The session VII Dc held at the Hotel Bond and will be followed by a luncheon at l2:00 o'clock.
 The luncheon will be held, in CO., oreration with the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and speakers VIII include Gov. Wilbur L. Cross, Col. Thomas Hewes and Kenneth Cramer.
 The school will start at 10 o'clock with three round table discussions,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09

and was forced to protect hearts.
 The opening lead of the four of diamonds was won with the ace in the dummy. Declarer drew a sec- ond round of trump. cashed the nee of clubs. and then led the queen of hearts from dummy. East covered with the king and declarer won with the ace.
 He now returned to the dummy by ruffing his last club. and then led out four more rounds of dia- monds. West. on the last diamond. had to give up a small spdae. as he could not discard the jack of hearts which would establish the ten in dummy.
 Declarer thus fulfilled his contract. Copyright. 1917. NEA Service. Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09
Weddings

Miss Marion J. Brooks of Pitts. field, Mass, and Elmer E. Davis oi Winstcd and Torrington were mar. Tied at St. Stephens church in Pittsneld, Saturday afternoon. The attendants were Miss Margaret Thompson of New York city. and Osborn Hutchins of Springfield, Mass. They plan to make their home at l9l Main street, Winsted.
 The bride, a registered nurse, has been employed in a Brooklyn, N. Y.. hospital, and MT. Davis in the Hendey plant in Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09
Miss P0tricia Casey
 Is Birthday Guest

Miss Mary Joyce was hostess at Q surprise birthday party in honor of her cousin, Miss Patricia Casey who celebrated her fifteenth birthday at the latters home last Friday night.
 The guests in attendance were: Patricia Casey, William Humphrey; Eleanor Calvin, Fred O'Neill: Eleail- or Coleman, Jack Byrnes; Mae Far rington, Harry Doolan: Margaret Burns, John Shugrue: Ruth Casey, Francis O'Neill; Mary Joyce, Frank McKenna; and the Misses Ora Joyce and Mae OFlaherty.
 A delicious luncheon was served and many enjoyable games were played.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09

When my friend, James H. Holton of New York, looked at the dummy, the North hand in today's article, he was quite happy. His contract of seven diamonds, redoubled, looked to be just right and three In the de- lending hands.
 This seemed improbable. how ever. because East had bid at the range of four and thus probably was short in other suits to com pensate for his lack Of honor strength. The bidding marked him with the club honors and probably the king of hearts.
 On this assumption. Holton, who was playing in duplicate game at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09

In order to organize the Cath oil Students Peace Federations of ths Catholic association for Inter- national Peace, Albertus Magnus college held the first meeting of the federation for the colleges and universities of New England on Sat- urday, March 6. It. was the pur- pose f this meeting to coordinate Catholic youth in a united body which will study Catholic principles as applied to a solution of interna- tional problems. The Middle Altan- tic Ynd Middle Western regions have already organized Catholic Student Federations in the interest of peace.
 The International Relations Union of Providence college acted as joint sponsor with Albertus Magnus, of the meeting held at Albertus on Saturday. Michael r. Dona- hue, '37 of Pawtucket, president of the newly formed Union at the Dominican college, presided at one of the panel discussions held during the afternoon.
 The principal speakers were Rev. Michael J. Ahearne, 8. J., of Weston college, and Dr. Charles s. Fenwick of Bryn Mawr, Pa. Father Ahearn is president of the adult educational cou.lil of Greater Boston and a member of the faculty at Weston ollege. Formerly president of Ca- nisius college in Buffalo, Father Ahearn is present national lecturer ci the Institute of Human Rela- tons. Dr. Fenwick is president of the Catholic Association for Inter national peace and professor of in- te-national law and relations at Mryn Mawr. Besides being author of several authorative works on neu- trality, he was delegate to Pres ident Roosevelts recent Pan-Amer-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09
FISH MEAL FED TO COWS

Pullman, Wash. --(UP) -- Fish meal in concentrated mixtures has been fed to dairy cows with satis- factory results during several cx- periments in recent years, reports the repartment of dairy husbandry at Washington State College. Some experiments showed lowering of the butterfat test, but in no cases were off-flavors or odors detected In the milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-09
TOWN MEASURES AWNINGS

Waltham, Mass. --- (UP) --- Wal than police are holding an awning inspection Of all street-floor busi- ness establishments in the city Patrolman Horace A. Sanderson a -footer, bumped his head on the same awning twice. Hence the action.