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The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

Miss Doris Burt, who has spent
the summer in Pueblo, Colorado,
returned home Friday, accompanied
by her uncle, DR.. H. G. Higgins of
Pueblo, who is a brother of Mrs.
S. c. Burt of Coolidge. 1t was DR..
Higgins first visit to Coolidge. The
S. C. Burt family were among the
very first settlers on this townsite,
located away out among the mes
quite seven years ago and now are
surrounded by city.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18
State School Bus
Inspection Ordered

Inspection of all Arizona school
busses was ordered Tuesday by
Thomes Humans, superintendent Of
the Arizona Highway Patrol, to in
sure the safety of children.
Mr.. Humans said highway patrol
men had been ordered to ascertain
the capacity of busses, number OF
children hauled and safety devices,
and to enforce the law requiring
mesh screen or iron bars over
windows.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

Mr.. ]. ]. Jones and Mr.. w. X. w
ton acting as a committee from the
Coolidge Rotary club, met with the
State Engineer at Phoenix last
Thursday and presented the matter
of constructing an underpass across
the Tucson highway for the use Oh
school children of Coolidge. Engi-
neers from the office will be here
to inspect the proposition and make
their reports and recommendation
to the State Highway Commission
for final decision. 1t is hoped tna'
favorable action will be taken, as
eucb an underpass would greatly
lessen the danger of traffic ac-
cidents at the High School.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

The Casa Grande Womans club
entertained the Womans clubs of
the valley at the club rooms in
Casa Grande on Tuesday afternoon
Every Womans club in the valley
was represented, IL members of
the Coolidge Womans club attend
ed. Sup't- Holley of the Casa Gran
de schools gave report on the
World Educational Conference,
which he attended last year in
Toxic, Japan.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

The Lions club held their
regular weekly meeting at the
usual place Tuesday evening. Many
visitors attended, and the Club pre-
sented one of it's members, Rev.
Glenn E. Smiley, who is moving to
Warren, with fine Gladstone bag.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

The Community Church Auxiliary
will serve a turkey dinner in their
church on Friday evening, begin
ming at o'clock, and will also hold
rummage sale in connection.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

The Coolidge Grammar school is
organizing a harmonica band. Miss
Morris, who is in charge will give
instructions on Tuesday. Wednes-
day and Friday from 1920 until 4
o'clock. There will be two groups;
one for the beginners and one for
those who play already The groups
will be composed of children from
the 4th through the Sth grades. -
Helen Sellers.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

The Coolidge Grammar school
enjoyed a two day vacation Thurs
day and Friday of last week. Thurs
day was Armistice Day and on Fri
day and Saturday teachers
meeting was held in Tucson.-Wil-
da Stubblefield.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

The Coolidge Boy Scouts went
to Tucson, Saturday, November 13,
and watched the other troops tie
knots, practice first aid, signaling
and many other events. Mr.. Ha-
skin, the Scoutmaster, took them
in the new Grammar school bus
George Knox.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18
Coolidge School News
Grammar School

The teachers from the Coolidge
grammar school attended the an
nual teachers meeting in Tucson
last Friday and Saturday. Teach
ers from all over the State of Ari-
zona and many from other states
were present. The meeting was
greatly enjoyed by an.-Lawanna
Veazey.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

Miss Yohn, the school nurse, took
four children from the Grammar
school to Phoenix last Friday, No
vember IL, to get glasses.-Lawan-
ma Veazey.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

Miss Williams returned Monday
morning, having been absent for
week on account Of illness. We are
all glad to have her back.-Darleen
Havens.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

On Sunday. November IA, 1887,
at Florence, Mr.. Kirby went to the
State Prison and talked to the
prisoners about "The need OF
Learning How to Get Along With
Each Other."1Hal Cochran.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18


Rev. w. L. Dicus, pastor of the
local Church of the Nazarene, an
nounces that a revival meeting will
be conducted in the heated tent
near the new church building, now
under construction, each evening at
7:30, beginning November 21st and
ending December 5th. Services will
be conducted by Rev. c. G. and
Florence Weathers, of Centerville,
Iowa, noted evangelists, singers and
preachers. A cordial invitation is
extended to. everyone to attend
these services.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. F. ID. Harold have
moved into their fine new home on
Roosevelt avenue.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

Mr.. Kirby has recently ordered
Pupil Self-Rating Forms" for the
eighth grade.-Hal Cochran.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

On Tuesday, November 8, the
Continued on page Five)
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18
Sth Grade Glass

The following will constitute the
basis for promotion in the Spring.
Passed on the basis Of:
a. Scholarship.
b. Social reasons
Or Retained.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

Mr.. Kirby wrote a note on the
eighth grade blackboard. This Is
the note :
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-11-18

(Continped on page Five)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
A Book a Day.
Happiness at Home After Whirl at Life

What is the best career for a woman? Business, home and child ren, a mans entertainment, or his good companion? Emma, the hero inc of Louis Paul's newest novel, Emma" Doubleday, Doran and Co.,, $250), was determined to find out. Whether she ever reached any dee finite decision is doubtful. But she certainly succeeded in seeing life.
 Emma" is the biography of the childless wife of Q successful busi- ness man, vaguely unhappy be- cause of the lack of a guiding light in her dreamless drifting.
 Leaving her husband, not for any lack of love, but because of the purposelessness of her life, Emma seeks both economic and spiritual independence. Starting with @ small coffee shop, Emma progresses until she Is president of chain of popular restaurants.
 But even this success and the whirl of big business have not filled the emptiness of her soul.
 So Emma is reunited with her husband and professes to find true happiness in the new home they construct.
 But the fact remains that Emma and her husband had home be- fore sine left him. They have a home again when she returns. And if that's an answer to Emma's s problem. she seems easily satisfied. However. any weakness in the basic action is more than ccrnpen. sated for .hy MT. Paul's excellent prose and his portrayal of char acterss--W. V. s.s ea s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
Going to the Highest Bidder

The fate of Settlers Village hangs in the balance Unless there is person or organization sufficiently interested in taking over the tercentenary exhibit on West Hide hill, we presume that soon the picturesque little settlement will go the way of all such things-bite the dust. We can just see the wrecker'S hammer knocking the fancy little racial homes into so much kindling wood. It does seem as if Settlers Village deserves a bet ter fate than this, but what, we don't know.
 There are many people who think that the village could be opened every sum- mer, but it is doubtful if the revenue de- rived from gate admissions would cover the expense. At the best it would be a gamble and then there would be the con- stant need of changing the exhibits in the various houses, for after all there won't be any attraction once the novelty has worn off. No one regrets seeing the village pass out of existence any more than we do. We we'll recall the fine spirit that marked its construction.
 Settlers Village should constitute a definite milestone in Waterbury progress. We can always be thankful that our con- tribution to the states tercentenary was among the more interesting and practi- cal. It served its part well. Now we can say last amen over its grave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
Production for Use"

The next time you hear someone talk ing about production for use, stop ana think it over. moments reflection Will show you that all production is for use, and that the phrase, unless further ex- plained, simply doesn't mean anythlng' Americans have generally believed that more goods would be produced, and that they would be cheaper and more wloeiy distributed, under private ownership ana free competition than under any other system. Socialists, Communists, ana various shades of radicals believe that more goods will be produced, and more people will be able to buy them, under some kind of centralized governmental system without private profits
 But the object is precisely the same III both cases, to produce as many goods as possible and distribute them as widely as possible. The difference is only m the method that is, who shall say how much shall be produced and how 1t shall be distributed. Shall public function aries hired by the state make the decls- ions and administer them, or shall the decisions be forged out of the individual decisions of millions of private indlvld- uals. urged on by the hope of private profit and curbed only by the limitations of their own efficiency and the purchaS- ing power of the public?
 Russia for the last 20 years has been engaged on the first large-scale trial Of the state theory. Whether that system will be able to outshine the American system in the actual physical results de- manded remains yet to be seen. But what the American system can do, and has done, may be seen merely by looking about. In the wide distribution of multitude of goods, it would be hard to match any other country's achievements against those of this country.
 In an advertisement recently, one biz electric company produced some data that is very interesting, pointing out how much cheaper electric light bulbs are than they were in 1921. But in the course of their argument they brought in some other things that are even more signifi- cant. In 1900, for instance, not ore family in hundred had horse and buggy. Yet today three out of four faml- lies have autos. In 1900 one family in 13 had telephone, while today every other family has one. In 1900 fewer than 500,000 homes had electricity. Today 21,0OO,O00 homes are wired, 100000 have electric refrigerators, 22,000,00O have radios.
 All this means that, in spite of many lamentable shortcomings of the present system in America, 1t has done great deal toward distributing to those who work the fruit of their labor - that is, the goods produced. It is not good enough record, even yet. There is much to be done. But pertinent question to ask of the discontented is: "Who has done better?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04

An impending deficit of $50o,0O0 in the old age pension fund has caused Welfare Commissioner Frederic c. Walcott of Norfolk to call for weekly reduction of $1 in all pensions paid after November l. This more than backs up the theory that has been advanced by many observers of state finances that the fund would not be sufficient unto the needs of this state once it had been established. It also goes to prove that officials must have under estimated the number of eligibles when figures were being tossed around lightly prior to passage of the measure. How ever we must make the best of the sit- uation and see what our legislators pro- pose to do two years hence, when no doubt they will be asked to raise the old age pension tax from the present $3-per- person level Warning was given this spring that jump in the ante might be necessary. The warning was soundly based.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
A Prosperity" Problem

The most exasperating fact in the path of the man who wants to raise prosperity by raising incomes and prices is the way in which such increases inevitably tend to cut down on the demands for goods.
 A current bulletin from the Alexander Hamilton Institute points out, as an ex- ample, the way this is about to work out in the auto industry. All signs have been pointing toward substantial increase in the demand for autos in the immediate future; but now 10 per cent price aa- vance is rumored and if it comes, it may well offset the expected increase in demand.
 Wages in the auto industry have come up 146 per cent since 1929. The price of steel, likewise, has risen by 13.4 per cent in the same period. Yet auto prices, far from having advanced, are about IS per cent under the 1929 level.
 Some sort of increase looks almost in- evtable; when it comes, how far will it go toward offsetting the increased prosper ity" which increases in wages and raw material prices were supposed to effect?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
Lots of Packets

Rep. John J. Cochran, democrat, of Montana is the first congressman that we know of to get on his feet and charge that Uncle Sam is directly contributing to one of the nations rackets And SO in- terested is the Montana congressman in his campaign that he is carrying it to the floor of the House. He wants Congress to forbid the issuance of any more memorial or commemorative coins. His claim is that coin dealers are profteering on these issues and that this is nothing more than exploitation of the nations coinage system"
 There's lot to be said about his claims. Certainly the memorial coin business has been carried to an almost fantastical degree. We might say it has almost been carried to the same degree as our commemorative stamp issues Un. fortunately there are now so many stamp-collecto in the United States that any protests against the numerous new issues that each succeeding year brings would result in dismal failure. And then, too, professional dealers in stamps maintain that frequent issues are a de- terrent rather than an aid to their busi- ness. Still we'd be willing to bet the stamp dealers of the United States have never enjoyed the prosperity they do to- day.
 However, let us get back to the com racket. It occurs to us that few years Ago Congress had prepared to clamp own the lid on all commemorative is- Aaes. There weren't to be any more ol hem but the years since that time have sound regular number being ordered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
Press ssCon1nent|
The Shaker Pines Are Saved
 lHartford Courantl

Everyone will note with pleasure that the campaign of the Connecti- cut Forest and Park Association to save the Shaker Pines at Enfield has been successful. In conducting Its drive to raise enough money to enable 1t to purchase this hundred acre stand of attractive timber, the Association has had to move fast. for by the early part of June some twenty-five acres had been cut down. Now 1t can report with tri- umph that 1t has achieved its goal. The money is on hand, and steps have been taken to form the Shaker Pines Forestry Corporation, which will supervise the care and preser- vation of the property. L
 The State could not find a section of land more worth conserving than this one on the shores of Pine Point Lake. The seed planted by Elder Omar Pease in 1871 fell on soil es- pecially adapted to the growth of this pure pine, and in the opinion of one forester there was an in. crease of 1868 board feet per acre ir, this timber each year. Yet the ax and the saw would have gone through 1t in no time, and once cut, the region would be a devasta- ton of scrub growth for more than a generation. The slight. utility 1t might have had as lumber was far outweighted by the value 1t had as one of the most attractive tracts of pines in New England. It took an alert and froward-looking group to see that here was definite need for conservation. ri
 The commercial cutting which the State Forester termed as un- justifiabie waste will be replaced by enough thinning to keep the under growth clear and the property in model shape. Any cutting that Is done is never to exceed the amount of the annual growth. The Associa- ton expects sufficient income from the trimmings to enable 1t to care for the property and perhaps to receive @ return on its investment
 Under its care the property should be preserved in excellent shape and perhaps 1t is not inconceivable that the State will ultimately take 1t over. ".'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
NezV JOb For Whiteface Weather Eye to Perch Atop This Grand Old Adirondack Peak, Thus Putting Its Height,
 Grandeur to Real Practical Uses
NEW YORK TIMES

When mountains were made, the architect did not consult the human race. He made them, If one may be a bit anthropomorphic, the way He liked them, and the children of
 man were free to take them or leave them. For long time they were inclined to leave them, regard ing them as barriers of infertile soil and rock, and often as the abode of gods from whose presence 1t was wise to stand far and clear. In due course romance invaded the world, scenery was invented, and moun- tains began to be admired, climbed and looked from. N
 So, also in due course, 1t has be- come necessary to decide what to do with mountains. Some, no doubt, would plaster them with signs or billboards. Some would remove them for use as road materials or building stone. Some would, and often do, build roads up them. Sure ly 1t would be possible to ascend the Hatterhorn in bus if we had 1t here in this country. Pike's Peak can already be climbed with. great comfort by means of a moderate pressure on the accelerator, and so can grand old Whiteface, in the Adirondacks. There are two sides to that question. Those who car, haul themselves uphill by their own muscles generally like their moun- tains as wild as possible. On the other hand, 1t may be unfair that persons who cannot or will not walk should be deprived of the vision of glory that many of our summits open out. ....','
 But there is one other use that a mountain can be put to, and that need not impair its dignity in the slightest degree. Mountains know thing or two about the weather, and if properly approached will tell little-not usually all, but a lit- tie. Many of them, therefore, now carry weather observatories, and no one, whether he walks Up or is car- ried up, can object. So 1t is 6 pleas. ure to note that New York uni versity and Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute are getting ahead with their project to set up, a. new weather eye" on Whiteface. White.
 face is @ good mountain for the pur- pose. It is nearly g mile high, and 1t IS well located to help the air.
 lines, give hints to farmers and add something to our knowledge of such factors as solar radiation, the rela- tionship between weather and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04

that after five years of silence, Pat Harrison might be heard from more frequently. <,
 Merry Round
 Researchers of the National Labor Relations Board have dug up an interesting fact about Tom Girdler, president of the Republic Steel Corporation. Tn l8o6, as valedictorian for his high school class in Louisville, Ky, Girdler de- livered an address on "A Hero of Compromise" in which he said: Some of the greatest strides of this country have been made by compromise. Unless all men at all times will make concessions there can be no such thing as suc- cess" Representative Hat. ton Summers, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and caustic critic of the court re- organization bill. is headed for a hot reelection fight next year with a woman. Mrs. Sara Hughes of Dallas, Texas. the first woman to sit in the state senate and a county judge, plans to challenge Summers.
 Copyright, 1897, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04

minted throughout the year. Rep. Coch- ran showed that the Oregon Trail me- morial half-dollars, first minted in 1926 with an authorization of 6,000o00 coins, were being lacked up by dealers. To date only 2S7, ,250 coins of this issue have been minted. Every time new issue of this coin comes out it becomes collec- ton article, its market price soaring 200 per cent Ultimately Congress will either drop the special coins or else issue them with other currency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04

polar air masses, rainfall run-ofi and evaporation, and other fascinat- ing subjects.
 As Dr. William Otis Hotchlsiss, president of Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute, says, it seems shame that this old veteran has stood here six or seven hundred million years without being put to work for which he is eminently fitted" Old Whiteface certainly won't mind. A mountain must have lots of spare time. Let us hope that the humans down below will give the new enter prise all the support 1t needs in the way of money and cooperation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
Selected Poem
MIRAGE

MIRAGE
 (Micent Laubenheimer in the Christian
 Science Monitor) The sunset now Is delicate though burning, pale and shell-like fire athwart the sky Bending to where the sea lies still and yearning Flushed in the silence to half-heard sigh. How hot the earth was Now it's carned desire Gently lets fall the toys of its demands, Spreads out its robes and all It's green attire And lies half dreaming upon the shining sands. Look seaward now-within the f1tful haze Rise cliffs and towers that shift and fade and grow Faint rose and violet, unknown to days Wide staring eyes, islands that mariners know They must not gaze too long upon, unshaken, Lest in the deepening night they too be taken
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

c. Does long screwdriver exert more force than short one?
 A. The force of screwdriVei depends upon Its dimensions a, right angles to Its length. The larg- CT the diameter of the handle, the greater will be the twisting force Cr torque that a given force applied 10 the handle produces. A long screw driver affor ., no more leverage CT power than a small one of other wise similar dimensions.
 e. How many State legislatures have been in session in 1897. and what is the average number of bills passed by each?
 A. Legislatures in 43 states have been in session and the average number of ills each has passed IS 250.
 e. What is the nationality cf Henry L. Mencken? '."
 A. He Is an American. of Ger man, Irish and English extraction.
 e. A friend who operates a small mail order business receives more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04

Racial antagonism to the republican, independent democratic ticket is going to be a bone of much contention in the next two months. In a city as cosmopolitan as Waterbury 1t is absolutely necessary for the politically-minded individual to be diplomat of the first water. While 1t isn't necessary to give equal represen- tation to all races on a party ticket, 1t is necessary to keep peace in the various political groups that have grown up around racial interests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04


 1. Do retired Presidents Of the U. s. receive pensions? 2. Of what ancient empire was Ninevah the capital? ! 3. What is toxenia? { 4. Tn which state Is Feather River? sf { G.. Tn agriculture, what Is the process of increasing the growth ot crops by an artificial application of water? 'tte .st !, 6. Did Italy make a formal dec7 laration of war against Ethiopia be- fore invading that country? Z, 2. What Is 6 caribou? 3. Tn which ocean Is the. island of Fernand de Noronha3 Y Y 9. Name the seventh Prcsident of the U. 8. re 10. Tn biology. what iAIcpigene- S1S df, ,fa H4fs ,4,l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
Daily Almanac

Moon rises $40 a. m. (daylight time). Sun rises $50 a. nn.; sets s:06 p. m. day. light timel.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset, .H
 High tide at Milford Thursday, Aug. .. il:20 p. m.: low tide. 5:l2 a. m. daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04
Current Comment

The road is full of wise guys, hoidup men, communists, and other burns and we're organizing to shame them out of 1t.
 Tom J. tWeary) Wallace, "vice president" Rambling Hoboes of
 America. t.
 It is the task of men of good will to help both labor and capital to speak common language of agree rneilt. @, tl tl's. -Ferdinand Pecoga, New York
 supreme court Justice. -a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-04

The only real dictator of this country is Ma and she gets away with 1t by relax ing once in while and letting the kids laugh at her.