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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11

and Jefferson and John Adams and others.
 Grandma, also, had seen and heard Henry Clay and Daniel Webster-and my mother and I listened while she and our old neighbor recalled the appearance and oratory of those famous men.
 Another topic of conversation that I listened eagerly to when grandma and the old gentleman were talking--was the beginning of steamboats' and railroads and the telegraph. He told us of his riding on the first steamboat, Fulton's Claremont", between New York and Albany. Grandma, too, remembered the beginning of railroads; and even my mother remembered the beginning of the telegraph.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11
Fourth Installment of BOyhOOd Experiences of John Barr,
 Democrats Writer
Copyrighted 1887 John Barr)

The picture of our life in grandmas house, and in our vile lage during the summer and autumn of 1863, becomes more and more distinct to me as l think 1t over:
 The daily visits to the post office, the frequent assembling at the railroad station for telegraph news-or to meet an incoming train, the anxious reading of let CTS and newspapers, the writing of letters, the preparing and send- ing of express packags to our own soldiers at the front--and joining in sending the community packages-were oil part of the regular routine.
 And not the least important fea- ture of our daily life-was the reading aloud. For after the regu- ular houseWork was done, and the flower garden attended to, grand- ma would say, Now you read, while I sew" and our cosy little group would assemble, either in the sitting-room of out under the big apple tree; where grandma assisted by the silver sewing bird and my small self, attended to the sewing, while mother read.
 I was made to feel by my lovely ladies that I was playing Q very essential part-by being on the alert to hand grandma anything she might happen to want from the sewing basket. And when we were under the apple tree and the patriotic sewing-bird was helping grandma on the table-the other birds, up in the three, would be helping too with their cheering songs.
 Our family newspaper was the New York Tribune, and I heard the name of Horace Greeley i11en- toned 50 often that felt pretty well acquainted with that gentle- man. My lovely ladies had in the beginning great confidence in whatever appeared in his news paper, and grandma particularly believed every word-till he fooled her once with recipe for Q substitute for Java coffee. It was e time when o. c. J. (old government Java) was reserved for the army, and was very scarce and expensive for home use. According to the Tri- bune formula, you were to mix bran, saw-dust and New Orleans molasses in given proportions and roast till 1t smelled like Java coffee.
 Tn all faith in Horace Greeley, grandma followed the directions in every particular, but in spite of oil her faith and perseverance the plaguy stuff could not be made to smell like Java or any other kind of coffee, and the only good that came out of 1t was the fun that grandpa had telling the story to his fellow-soldiers when he received grandmaB next let" ter.
 Listening to my mothers read- ing of the newspapers, and to the running comments and discussions between her and grandn1a--I gradually became familiar with many names of prominent men besides President Lincoln and General Grant. One particular favorite of theirs I recall was Senator Charles Sumner, in whom they had great confidence as a staunch supporter of the presi- dent. And I became aware, too, that they began to criticise Horace Greeley for his cratic course in that respect.
 The newspapers, in themselves, unillustrated at that time, had little attraction for me--except
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11
EaveSdrOpDing,

Eavesdropping. Michael Guarino who slips the ring on the finger of pretty Cece Plourde very shortly will be the center of attraction at testimonial dinner next Tuesday eve at Dan suozzos Palm Room Frank Guzzard and Lena Cadarone started out on the honeymoon one year ago yesterday afternoon How time hies Al Martin has earned the nickname of Rose Bowl" because of his goatng stories of the undefeated but tied Dartmouth College team, his alma nanny He earned his varsity letter in the days when grdroners did not believe in wearing shoulder pads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11
THOMASTON GIRL
 GETS All MEDAL
Helen Atwood Wins Litch. field County Honors in
 National Competition

Lichfleld county honors and Q gold medal in the National All Food Preparation Contest has been awarded to Helen Atwood of Thon- aston by the National Committee on All Club Work in Chicago on approval of her county agent and state club leader. The medal is ore- half by three-quarter inches with clasp and has embossed on Its face Q feminine figure of victory bearing tray loaded with foods. A small All clover completes the design.
 The medal Is one of nearly 1000 provided for county champions by servel, Inc, which also gives state champions all-expense trips to the forthcoming National 4-H Club
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11

Newsettes. Howard c. Clancy has been chosen historian of the ourthyear class in the School of For egn Service at Georgetown University Thomas J. Rad. zevch of Torrngton named treasurer of the same again helps the Tower tinfoil cause with generous contribution. This young lady is the columns most consistent donor. Mary Scadden R.N., is private dutyngt after eight months institutional work at the Waterbury Hospital. Her excellent record and winning ways are going to keep her quite busy the next few months Tony Nasri was unable to take in the tes- timonaI dinner for Jimmy Coulis Tuesday night, but sent along box of costly cigars for the guests. Louie BOgdan, East Main reStaurateur is sporting plaster on his rosy left cheek which has his nightly pa kOns guessing. Louie planes 1t razOr but the true
 an is he almost ripped the whole cheek in his haste to l0wn cup of java with . spoon in it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11

Must be an education. When is jig-saw puzzle not game? All the time, according to the Supreme Court of the United States After long time the high est tribunal in our land has handed down decision which finds this innocent pastime in which so many ot us were induging few years back is not game ana cannot be taxed by the government as such What then is jig-saw puzzle? =. It all started when the Boston company making the puzzles appealed the gov ernments tax ruling through its legal counsel The Federal District Court upheld the gov ernment The First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the jig-saw company And now the Supreme court settles it - jig-saws aren't games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11
Anstvers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 1. Master of Laws.
 2. A word, verse, or sen. tence, that Is the saWe when read backward or forward. 2. Charlotte.
 {. Two.
 s. second Lieutenant. c. IIeptag0n.
 .. The orange blossom. s. Italian poet.
 9. Because they were found tO be the most easily FecOg- nlxed cOlOrs.
 lA Both should be woTn on tIte third finger of the left lvand, with thc wedding FlnE welUW.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11

We call to your attention the announcement that the exhibition of pictures painted by the late Mrs Elsie Row. land Chase has been continued to midNovember There has perhaps showing of this kind at the Mata- tuck Historical Society gallery that has been Of more n terest locally The pictures fortynine in number, were all painted by one of this citys most honored citizens Many have already visited the gallery to see the pictures but is hoped that those who have not done so will avail themselves of this fine opportunity to see something no restrictions All are invited to come once or several times One regrets that many have the mistaken idea ca society are restricted members They not for privileged few but for community in general cul- tura advantage made possible through the society and its leaders Visit the gallery during the next few weeks and you will feel repaid when you see the lovely paintings done by Mrs. Chase
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11
YOUTH HOSTELS OVER GERMANY
 MOUNT TO 2OOO
Nazis Set Goal at 4,OOO; Public Contributions
 Build Structures

Berlin, Nov. II -, (UP) = The Nazis have organized trampins and wandering, like everything else in the Third Reich, on super-efficient and super-massive basis.
 On a single day, 67 new Youth Hostels to provide overnight nc- commodations for trampers were dedicated, cornerstones for 19 others were laid, and the comple- ton of the framework of still another l9 was celebrated.
 Germany now has 2,o00 Youth Hostels (Jugendherberge In Cor man) in every corner of the coun- try. Last year they provided 7,o0o,:. 900 overnight accommodations, Of which almost 100000 went to foreigners. The Nazis ultimate goal is 4,000 hostels, an expansion which is apparently needed since more than 100000 applicants for housing had to be refused over the past Easter holidays. This year, l48 new buildings are expected to bo completed, adding 10000 beds to those presently available.
 Not Cheap Structures
 The hostels, whether on the Rhine, in the Bavarian Alps, in the East Prussian lake district, or on the Baltic coast, are always beautifully situated, sturdily built, and simply but tastefully deco rated. They are by no means cheap. The Baldur von Schiraeh Jugendherberg in Urfeld, Bavaria, overlooking the Walchensee, cost $30,00O to build and equip, while the one at Tuebingeh cost $l00, ,000,
 Money to erect and operate the Jugendherberge Is raised by means of subscriptions, collections, and dues. Every Aryan school child, for example, pays l pfennig Q month collected quarterly; that yields about so0000 marks al1- nually. Much of the money IS raised by yearly public drive. Active memberships for persons up to 20 years of age is 30 pfennigs fi2 cents at par, 20 cents in de- preciated American currency; for adults 1t is 4 marks. Membership entities person to use the Her. bergen ct special prices, i.50 marks for one meal and overnight, 20 to 50 pfennigs for simple over nighting, and to receive maps Of oil roads along which hostels are situated.
 Foreign Travel Restricted
 Much of the patronage of the Jugendherberge Is undoubtedly due to the fact that Germans are almost barred from foreign travel through the restriction on taking money (except 10 merks) abroad. Even 30, tho Jugendherberge au- thorities encourage their young charges (which include Hitler Youths and Hitler Maidens in vast numbers) to take advantage Of ex- change arrangements made with the Youth Hostel organizations in other countries.
 The arrangement is simple: one meal or overnight accommodation for e young German in England, for example, against the same for young English boy or girl in Germany. Railroad fares, to the destination and back, also are paid in marks; with 10 marks In his pocket for spending money, tho average young German could re- main in Sussex practically indefi- nitely and probably bring home soi,venira for his whole family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11
SAY LISTEN
sY THE MAN IN THE rowEE
Good Evening.

Say listen! let's go to pictures tonight, Then to the Tasty Kitchen for little bite. Say lstenl just who do you think you areP Keep on your own side you and your old car. Quit your kidding, you great big OK! Say listen think I'm dumb like foxP Say stenl Henri book me for haircut and wave, About that last contour cutting wouldn't rave. Say listen! know a swell new salad of marshmallows
 and nuts, Come on over some night and meet few nuts. Two little words they sparkle, they glisten, If you don't know what they are-say lstenl
 -Em Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11

lIluuo ' I l . oI Q II VI control over child labor -- these are objectives in per. haps the admin. istration's m os 1 important propos- al to the special session of Con- gress.
 Ev cry one pro- fesses to agree with the objec- tives. But nearly everone objects to any specific meth- cd of attaining
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11
' ' POWDER NOSES

London --- CUP) Five hundred
 girls employed ct Mansfield ra- dio factory must not arrive ct their workbenches with powder or rouge | on their faces. Their employer, A.. \ H. Whiteley, explaining the ban, said that 1t was imposed not for puritanicai reasons, but for tech- nical ones. 6f M3l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11

Congress. Three eight Electrolux Kerosene operated refrigerators and 5000 in college scholarships will Do presented top winners. It Is esti. mated 75,00o All girls in the nation took part in the contest.
 New Haven county honors were awarded to Lucy Chittenden oi North Qullford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11
] . BEHIND l THE SCENIESI WASHINGTON lnv ROONEY DUTcHER-i
 Democrat Washington
 Correspondent
Wage-Hour
 Act FDR'S
 Most Vital

This is the second of six stOr- ies on the program and proba- bilities of Congress in the spec ial session.
 
 Washington, Nov. 11-Higher wages for the most exploited, poorly paid classes of labor, shorter hours which would spread work in many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Braun, daughters Doris and Mae and Mir. and Mrs. Charles Earth are regular fol- Purple take Colgate last week. Joe Mulcunry, for
 mer haberdasher who has advanced to the insurance business and doing wel is driving these days as if he looks just as good in double pencil stripe suit as he does in moleskns Winters coming-Lieut
 Doc" Moyan of the vice squad tell by the tngling of his left which froze.up winter. Ritchie Lawlor has promised to render few solos Friday night at Seven Gables inn, where he will be attending the third annual dance of the Gents of the Hill. Dom exposure of all eyes as he whips through traffic. Alt
 torney Gregory Lynch is about town again after a week of hunting in the Adrondacks. What luck Greg?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11

Members official student publication at
 high shool serving with unusual of the above photograph Included in the picture left right Delmonaco Joseph GufOl DePe Louis Yavet edor James Carroll dor Robert Walker Second Frank Ba Tracy Maoo business John scul editor Bowling editor Benjamin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11

Brooklyn barbs. . Cal Kerwin Frank Shimkus, Michael Hggiston Joseph Yussels and Joseph Capozz who constitute the sectional sporting club have received Yankee Stadium Saturday afternoon, and arrangements for the trip have been completed The boys have made reservations to attend the annual football classic dinner to be held afterward at the Astor hotel and will remain in the Metropolis Sunday to witness the professional contest featuring the Giants and Lions They did not dis close where they intend having dinner after the game on Sunday afternoon The SchnoZoa club has also resumed its activities It has been learned that the pavement on Congress Avenue will be initiated officially by An thony Zubras, Thomas Denks, William CIce) Arnaus- kas James vaaitis, Johnny Jenusats and Tommy Fen ton Just what the exercises will consist of have not yet been decided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11

Collars are made with the genuine "Trubenlzed" pro- cess.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-07
PRAYER COSTS DUNN
MAN $1OO IN CASH

DUNN, N. C. "A new racket
practice on the unwary, was re-
vealed here last Saturday by the
friend of a victim who was too
ashamed" to tell his story.
According to information given
local police officers, a stranger Wis
tied the home of A. D. Page near
Goodwin Friday morning work
ing for the Lord" He invited Page
out into the shubbery around his
home to commune with nature and
pray.
After lunch, the stranger, ga low,
chunky man." and his unsuspecting
subject had another session of pray
er. and after the worker" left the
farmer remembered that he had
500, which he had received for cot
ton, in a tobacco sack in his shirt
pocket. He took the sack out and
there was no hundred dollars in it.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-07
Ashe Farmers Are Invited To
Attend Conservation Meeting
To Be Held in High Point Oct.
u. Secretary Henry A. Wal
lace to Speak.

Secretary Henry A. Wallace has
accepted an invitation to speak at
the field day meeting to be held by
the Soil Conservation Service at its
Greensboro and High Point projects
on Wednesday, October q. Mr.
Wallace will speak in the afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the High Point City
Lake near jamestown about four
miles east of High Point.
Dean 1. o. Schaub of State Col
1ege has been notified by E. B. Gar
ret coordinator for the Soil Con-
servation Service, that the work in
the Greensboro and High Point
areas will be open to full public in
spection on that day and that mar
kers will be erected to guide visitors
to the various points of interest.
The entire forenoon will be devoted
to an inspection of the control work
in soil erosion and management.
Dean Schaub has written a letter
to all county farm agents in the
LOII1IOAy uA SIIS tlACAA " AASSACSS
their farmer friends in visiting the
projects and studying the results Sc
cured.
Mr.. Garrett says the Chambers of
Commerce of both High Point and
Greensboro are cooperating with his
organization in promoting the pur-
pose of the field day. Mr.. Wallace
will arrive from Washington on an
early morning train and will also
spend the forenoon inspecting the
project work. That evening he will
Journey to Winston-Salem where
he will be honor guest at the annual
banquet of the North Carolina
Grange.
81 am delighted at this forth COM
ing visit by Secretary Wallace"
said Dean Schaub, land hope that
there will be a large gathering of
farmers from all parts of central
and western North Carolina present
for the exercise. 1t will be well
worth the time of both county
agents and farmers to visit he soil
erosion projects on this occas on"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-07
WindsOrs Plan To
Visit u. S. Soon
Edward to Bring His American
Bride Back Home. Causes
Much Comment.

England's Edward and Maryland's
Wallis Warfield, whose romance is
the most famous of all times, land
ed back on front page headlines OF
daily newspapers this week when
the Duke announced that he and
his bride are going to visit the
United States in the near future.
The former King Emperor of the
British empire, who renowned his
throne for love of the former Wal
lis Warfield of Baltimore, said he
and his bride of four months would
visit both the United States and
Germany to study housing and
working conditions of the two ma
tons.
The sudden announcement, made
while the Duke and Duchess were
in Paris on shopping trip, con-
corning the couples exact plans
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-07

from distant points attended the
dinner which was also a family
reunion.
Dinner was served in the dining
room, as the uncertainty of the
weather prevented an outdoor din
ner as had been planned. 'As the
guests entered the dining room they
were given plates and silver by
Jaumla Tucker and were served
from the dining table by Misses
Josephine Robinson, Margaret Hon.
reck, Mary Sue Harm Mary Lillian
McNeill and Mary Grant.
After dinner the table was clear
ed of everything except the birth
day cake which formed the center
piece and the gifts which the two
honoree's received were opened.
The guests who were present
from a distance were Mr.. and Mrs.
Honreck, and Miss Margaret Hon
reck, Miss Mary Sue Harm, Miss
Inogean Robins and Mr.. Hoyle Sal
lahan all of Forest City; Mrs. John
Hardin of New York; Mr.. Dempsey
Hardin of Colewood; Mrs. Nelia
Mcclure of Oklahoma; Mrs. Sabra
Goodman of Frees Va, Gilbert Phil
lips and Bradford Reid of Boone.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-07
Surprise Birthday
Party Is Enjoyed
J. C.. Speers and Mrs. L. J. Nc.
COnnell Celebrate Anniversa-
rieS At Same Time

Friends of Mr.. J. c. Speers, OF
West Jefferson and Mrs. L. J. Nc
Cornell of Jefferson gave them a
surprise birthday party at Mr.
Speers' home on Beaver Creek re-
Gently, Mr.. Speers was 70 years old
and Mrs. Mcconnell was 70.
All of Mrs. McCopells living
sisters were present as well as one
brother. The only one absent was
w. B. Hardin of New York. Those
present were Mrs. J. G. Speers, Mrs.
j. I. Campbell, Mrs. A. D. Phillips
Mrs. J. F. Honerick and r. w. Har-
din. Several friends and relatives
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-07
Homecoming Day
At Appalachian
State Tomorrow
Large Crowd Expected to See
MOuntaineerS PLAY Carson
Newman At Boone.

Tomorrow is "horooconing dav"
at Appalachian State Teachers Col
lege and hundreds of former stu
dents and graduates are expected to
return to Boone for the big annual
celebration and to see Kidd Brewers
Mountaineers play the alert football
eleven from Carson-Newman Col
1ege.
The game tomorrow afternoon be-
tween these two rival teams pro-
misses to be a thriller, as both
clubs seem to have unusually strong
teams this season and are pointing
for this contst.'
With two decisive victories al
ready marked up to their credit, the
Mountaineers are regarded as taV-
orites in the homecoming battle.
Last Friday night at Hickory,
Brewers gridders defeated Lenior-
Rhyme IL to 0, and scored other
touchdowns which were called back,
in the first conference game of the
season.
Lem Wilson and CAPTAIN ROWE
Angel led the spirited attack that
gained tremoundous momentum in
the last three periods after the Bears
had played them on even terms in
tn opening period.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-07

ford new opportunity to study "the
well being of the working man" in
which His Royal Highness ''has al
ways interested himself.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-07

and the implications of Edwards
journey to his wife's homeland.
The brief statement merely said,
however, that the trip would af-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-07

from distant points attended the
dinner which was also a family
Evening star., 1937-12-26
Lingerie Reduced

ST to S2.95 KNITTED PETTICOATS of fine wom
quality, excellent for all cold weather wear Taken
from our regular stocks 70 81
Sl.95 to S17.85 LINGERIE, including gowns, po-
jonos. Slips dance sets, chemse and bridal sets.
Mostly one or two Of kind. Gorgeous undies taken
from our regular stocks because size and color os-
sortment have been broken $1.5O to $14.25
ST IS FAMOUS-kAKE SLIPS in lace trimmed and
tailored styles. These most popular slips; va
Gre reducing the entire boIonce Of stock on hand,
to clear the way for new slips. Mostly teorose All
sizes included in the lot, but not in all styles, 81 40
Lsfsvis Third Floor
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-11
Rotary Members Dig In To
Provide Shuttle Board Court

they were envisioning the tomor-
row when the discs would go
hurting down the courts, and
under the shadow of the palms,
chessmen and checkers would be
deployed across their mimic battle
fields.
Proving that Key Westers still
had plenty of push were w. w.
Demeritt, chauffering a wheel
barrow; the Rev. Joe Tolle busily
fulfilling the injunction to gath
err up the stones; Charles f.
Smith, also chauffering, and
Charles Taylor, manipulating a
shovel in the manner prescribed
by Mrs. Emily Post; the army and
navy in the persons of 1t. John
Faigle and Major MacMullen led
the attack.
Virtue was its own reward
when all hands were ordered to
knock off and look at the pretty
birdie while they had their pic
ture taken so that through all
the coming ages there win be
documentary evidence that the
Key West Rotary Club was a
most industrious lot in this par
ticular effort.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-11
C. B. Treadway Arrived
Last Night Over Highway

Chester q. Treadway. Of the
firm q Hill and Treadway. legal
end legislative eohsuit4hfs -
Washington. d. c.. arrived over
the highway last evening and =
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs D. ~.
Duncan.
Mr.. Treadwzy vas formerly
chairman q tie Florida State
Read Department. ard vss 80
lively Interested IN securing tie
lean frem ths Public Works a
ministTAtisn with whieh TIE reads
ard hsgkuay fron Mianai ere be-
ing cnnstrueted