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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-13
NEED BIG SUM
FOR AIR FIELD

PHILADELP HIA, Pa.-The
Municipal Airport at Hog Island.
on which thousands of W. P. A.
workers have labored for months,
will require expenditure of about
100000 before it can be used.
Such statement was made in
an open letter to Mayor Wilson
from Ralph H. McClarren, secre-
tary of the Aero Club Of Penn
sylvania.
Accompanying the letter was a
report drawn up by Kern Dodge,
engineer, amateur aviator and
former director of public safety,
showing how the money would be
spent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-13
Maryland Crops
In Need of Rain

BALTIMORE, Md, Aug. 10.
Rain is needed for all crops in
western Maryland, the Weather
Bureau stated in it's weekly
weather and crop report.
The temperature during the
week was five degrees above nor
NAL, while sunshine was about IS
per cent above normal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-13
n. Y. Health Chief
Fights Diphtheria

NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-Dr. John
L. Rice, commissioner Of health,
has advised more and immediate
immunizations against diphtheria,
which, during the first 81 weeks
Of 1897, has caused 10 more deaths
than in all 1885. This years total
to August Z stood at As.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-13
Sightseers SLovSpiders
In Fight With Snake

These interruptions give the un-
fortunate reptile brief respite,
but the spiders scent victory in
that they have the snakes neck
firmly noosed with one strand, and
are gradually pulling it taut as
they slowly raise the reptile into
the air.
r. j. Holden, in whose home the
drama began II days ago, said to-
day he would not release the snake.
Believing it is part Of natures
drama, he declared he was not dis
posed to interfere with nature"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-13

HORNELL, N. Y, Aug. 10
U.N.S0.-The battle between spi-
ders and a dark brown snake
trapped in their web. in the cellar
Of a house here continued today
with odds favoring the spiders to
win.
The curiosity Of man, however,
threatened to prolong the battle.
The spiders have become alarmed
over the presence Of sightseers and
do little of their deadly spinning
when human beings crowd into
the cellar to watch the battle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-13
LUMBER IMPORTS

Imports of fir and hemlock
from Canada amounted to IT,
072,090 board feet in the first
seven months of this year, or the
equivalent of about 3O.S per cent
of the quota, the Bureau of Gus
toms announced. Imports of red
cedar shingles in July were re-
ported to be 144,409 squares.
Evening star., 1937-03-24

Beautiful Giant Blooms, each
plant stands 80 to 36 inches
high. Solid, healthy plants
that will live from l to 3
weeks. Every plant wrapped
in colored mating. Remem-
ber, specially priced for Thurs
day Only. Sorry, no phone
orders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
SPANISH COURT
 LEAVES FRANCE

Paris Aug 20-(UP)-Count de Los Andes. counsellor to former King Alfonso XIII and considered one of the leaders in the movement for restoration of the Spanish monarchy, was ordered deported today.
 Officials served deportation papers on Andes, ordering him to leave France within IS days flor actions exceeding the admitted limits" in behalf of Generalisimo Francisco Franco on French territory.
 At the same time nine young Spaniards were ordered deported because they allegedly received money from the county.
 Andes sought refugees in Biar- ritz at the outbreak of the civil war. He moved month ago to a secret villa in southern France where, according to officials, he maintained clandestine radio transmitter station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
WILKINS TAKES
 OFF FOR SEARCH

Port Arthur, Ont. Aug. 20-(UP) Sir Hubert Wilkins, Arctic ex- plorer, and his party took of today for Fort Smith in the northwest territories, the next leg of their flight northward to search for Sig ismund Levanevsky. Soviet flyer, and his five companions who disap- peared while making a transpolar flight from Moscow.
 Wilkins, accompanied by Herbert Hollick Kenyon, Canadian pilot, and crew of four left New York yes- terday and landed here last night after a refueling stop at Toronto. Their flying boat, the Cuba, will be refueled at Fort Smith before con- tinuing northward to the mouth of the Coppermine river, 2400 miles from Port Arthur.
 The present searching party is operating under the direction of the Soviet embassy at Washington which engaged Sir Hubert and his companions to assist several other parties also scanning the Arctic wastes from the air. Levanevsky and his companions disappeared more than 10 days ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
LARGER POWERS
 MAY END BREAK
Czech-POrtuguese Rupture Will Have Intervention
 of Europe

Prague, August 20. - (UP) - Political circles here expressed con- fidence today that the larger Euro pean powers will intervene, unoffi- cially, to iron out the difficulties of the Czech Portuguese diplomatic rupture. Such efforts, 1t was held, obviously could not be made ln direct diplomatic advances, but through indirect means. Foreign Minister Kamil Krofta will return to Prague Sunday, and President Eduard Benes is expected tomor- row. Whether the situation, due to PortugalS withdrawal. of her min ister on the armaments dispute, will delay Dr. Bene's trip to Monrovia, scheduled to start on Monday, was the subject of lively speculation.
 Sharp Surprise
 Lisbons action came as 8 sharp surprise here, and the official ver- sion took especial pains to stress the fact that the break came not because of diplomatic misunderstanding or political disagreement, but that it was due simply to difference ct opinion on a purely business trans atcion.
 Portugal had placed orders for war materials. Czech factories, loaded with work for their own na- ton, had suggested arms of another type, and Portugal had rejected the compromise according to the ex- planation. The diplomatic break followed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
MOTORlST IS
 GIVEN DISCHARGE
In Accident Last March Struck Local Girl Near
 WaverIy Inn
CHESHIRE NEWS
Hubert Rigney Cheshire Phone 334

Cheshire, Aug. 20-Eric Chetwynd of Maple avenue, driver of the car which struck and seriously injured Miss Helen Mulvey, of Highland avenue, last March "A, was dis charged by Justice Douglas M. Dun- bar in town court Wednesday even- ing. Struck by the Chetwynd car just north of the Waverly Inn on Maple avenue, Miss Mulvey receiv- ed injuries that caused her to stay in St. Mary,s hospital for three months. She was walking on the shoulders of the road between 8:30 and 8:45 D. m. on the rainy night she was struck. AS she was proceed ing in the same direction that Chet- wynd's car, she stated that she did not see the car. Chetwynd said that he saw a car driven by resident of Middlebury named Guya com ing toward him and both dimmed their lights. Neither saw Miss Null vey who was wearing dark cloth- ing and carrying an umbrella. Chet- wynd stated that he did not see Miss Mulvey until within five feet of her and said that he turned his car in an effort to avoid her.
 Chetwynd's, car struck the Guya car, slightly damaging both. Miss Mulvey stated that she was walk ing on the shoulder of the road be- cause of the poor condition of the path used as sidewalk. Miss Null vey suffered injuries to her pelvis, hip and leg and has been confined since the accident. Chetwynd had been technically charged with reck- less driving.
 Miss Betty Thorpe of Highland avenue has returned to her home after a visit with Caleb Gray of Wa terbury.
 Miss Anna Mcdonald of Water bury is the guest of relatives in West Cheshire.
 A birthday party was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Vincent Gua- rino of Maple avenue in honor of the birthdays of Doris Guarino and Richard Washburn. Refreshments were served. Those present were: Jack Sorel, Lawrence Washburn, Francis Guarino, James Guarino, Richard Washburn and Doris Guar ino.
 Dr. and Mrs. Charles Egan of East Cheshire are spending vaca. ton at Manomet Point, Cape Cod.
 Judge and Mrs. Frederick M. Peasley, of Maple avenue, are regis tered at the Mountain View in Whitfield. N. H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
FAMOUS PICTURE
 IS RECOVERED

Boston, Aug. 2O-(UP)--A Boston artist claimed today to possess the famous picture, Beatrice de Cenci," painted by the Italian master Guido Reni (l575-l624) and reported lost by the Barberini palace in Rome 33 years ago.
 B. Vincent Abbott said several ex- perts had seen the painting and believed 1t the original. The paint ing, 20 by 24h inches, is in an an- tique frame to which 1t is fastened by hand-wrought, square and brit- tie iron nails. It was valued at $iS,-
 The picture was believed to be Q 600 when 1t disappeared.
 painting of Count Francesca de Cenci's daughter, who was tortured into . confession of plotting her fathers murder.
 Abbott said he obtained 1t from a piano salesman who ha daccepted 1t from an Italian immigrant in lieu of payments on c piano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
LATE REALTY NEWS

The Waterbury Lodge, Number 265, Benevolent and Protective Or. der of Elks of the United States of America today placed their home on West Main street under e second mortgage of $3,50O, with Irene Clancy as grantor. The same per. son also holds Q first mortgage of l0,000 on the property.
 Other realty. transactions filed in the town clerks office today are as follows:
 Mortgage Deed
 Gertrude A. Purcell to Marion w. Lawson, property, 2i Seminole ave. nue, 43,000.
 Warranty Deeds
 Alice A. Lines to Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut, land, Pierpont Heights.
 Quit Claim Deed
 Martin 70. Horan to Anna Ken- nedy, property, corner Baldwin and Rye streets.
 N Mortgage Release
 HOLC to James P. Purcell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20


 sending them away from the par ticular spot, somewhat mussed up, and somewhat surprised at the attitude of the lone policeman,
 This is my post" declared Chris to the crowd, land we'll have order while l patrol hcre.'
 That was the way the cops had to fight the night of the riot. The regulars were few, and were all congregated in the center, where the greater amount of trouble took place. The super numaries were assigned to the main highways.
 Only a cop with nerve and strength could do what Chris did that night. He was afraid of noth- ing, and the trolley strike proved 1t.
 In company, Chris Garrity was welcome at all times. A good con- versationalist, his view on various topics of interest were enlight- ening, and entertaining.
 His life was that of a good citi- zen. His aim always was the good of all. He loved old friends, old families, and old shop-mates.
 We hadn't seen him in years. It so happened we were part of the gang he broke up the night in question.
 As we went along in years, we congratulated ourselves he didn't bring any of Us to headquarters. He was right, and we were wrong. He used good judgment. we think. We have always thought well of the man ever since.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
BARN ON SHERRY
 ESTATE BURNED
Struck By Lightning; MT. and Mrs. Lucas in
 New Home
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Eleanor Read
 Telephone 5-O932

A report has been issued that early Monday morning a barn be- longing to L. P. Sperry, situated near the Watertown line was de- stroyed by fire. The flames could be seen from quite a distance. All the contents, including the tools and farm equipment, were completely destroyed, but there was no live stock in the barn at the time of the fire.
 MT and Mrs. Eugene Lucas and family of Waterbury have moved into their new home here which they purchased from William Me- Kinley. A great many alterations had recently been completed on the place. Recently during one of oW hard showers lightning struck the house but no serious damage was done.
 During the same storm COW be- longing to Edwin c. Atchison, a nearby neighbor of Lucas, was struck and killed.
 Mrs. Louis Kirk, of Bristol, a former resident of Middlebury, is visiting with her parents, MT. and Mrs. James D. Slater of the Brad- leyville Road.
 MT. and Mrs. Allan Clark, and their daughter, Barbara, and their son, Robert, of North street, recently returned from a trip through York state where they visited the Howe Caverens, and also Vermont.
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin c. Atchison of the Watertown Road are enter taining O. A. Wilson of Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
} SCHOLARSHIPS
 ARE ANNOUNCED


 Trustees of the Waterbury Art school have announced three scholarships offered by the Water bury Institute of Crafts and In- dustry, now available to self-sup- porting women of Waterbury and vicinity.
 No previous art training Is nec- essary to qualify for the scholar ships. Applications should be made in writing at the offlce of the school, ll9 West Main street, before the first of October. The scholarships, which entitle. a person to Q full years tuition at the art school. VIII be awarded by the trustees of the school, of which Mrs, Elton s. Way land Is chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
LOVE BUG IN
 GOOD HUMOR'
Seven Prospective Brides, GrOOnls File Intentions
 Since Yesterday

Proof that the Hove bug" works even when poor mortals are com- blaming of the heat is carried in the town clerks registry of mar riage licenses.
 Seven have been flied since yes- terday. They are:
 c. Allen Stevens, Middlebury; Ar lene T. Mitchell, 487 Watertown avenue.
 Thomas B. Sullivan, 133 Thomas ton avenue: Margaret M. Shea, 86 Washington street.
 Karl R. Kayser, 90 Baldwin ave- nue; Ella E. Pawley, IT Lounsbury avenue.
 Alexander A. Menotti, 3 Hazel street; Mary P. Ricciuti, 1Sl Easton avenue.
 Charles A. Marzano, 1058 Bank street; Josephine M. DiLeo. 46 Bridge street.
 Anthony Guarino, 62 Canal street; Marie Carozza, 282 Lounsbury street.
 Joseph L. Charron, 19 Academy avenue; Doris Herman, 61 Eden street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
OAKVILLE VOTERS
 URGED TO WAKE UP
Lack of Local Improve ments Cited-Tax COI-
 lectOr in Session
OAKVILLE
Correspondent: Mae Wi!la Babit
 1877 WatertOwn Avenue

Politics is in the air these days and Oakville residents and voters should wake up to the possibili- ties of this years coming town elec- ton.
 Very few improvements have ever been given, or been done in Oak vile, which is the second district of Watertown. A visitor going through the village certainly can't get very good impression without even a sidewalk along the main thoroughfare. From Jolies' corner at Buckingham street up to Seymour Smiths factory, certainly has de- served attention for years, yet, noth- ma has ever been done.
 The business men and others in tho town have been shouting for a public dumping grounds for years. They are still shouting. The park inR situation has never been solved. It just remains helter- -skelter, and now the busses, without regulation and proper parking supervision con- tinue to antagonize both motorists and the general public.
 It is time Oakville stood on it's own feet regardless of politics, and tried to accomplish something. Ger tainly taxpayers who desire to see valuations increase on their prop erty should be interested in im- provements and when election day is here, get out and vote, giving serious thought to their choice. If the taxpayer in the second district does not, the town will probably remain the same as always. This is proved by the fact that during the last five years with all the WPA funds available, ask yourself, what improvements were made in Oak vile?
 Tax Notice ..
 The tax collector, William G. Me- Gowan, will be at the Spooner's drug store this evening from 2 to O. clock to receive tax payments. Taxes are now due and must be paid be- fore September 18th. Taxes not paid will bear interest from August 18th at the rate of per cent annum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
Light Trading Opens
 Early Market Session
Price Movements Were NarrOw-SeveraI of Yester-
 days Loses Met Support; More Steel Issues Gain
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor


 New York, Aug. 20 - (U.P9 = Stocks, bonds and cotton opened ir- regular in light trading today. Price movements were narrow.
 Several of yesterdays wide losers met support at the outset but none was particularly active.
 Chrysler opened at IA 1-4 up 3-4 U. s. Steel, opened 2,OOO shares at 116 up 5-8.
 Most steel issues made small gains Oils and utilities weer mixed. Raik were irrgeular with Chesapeake and Ohio at new low for the year at 49 3-4 of 3-8.
 American Telephone opened at 17C off 1-8; Western Union >47 5-8 up 1-4; Montgomery Ward 62 1-2 un- changed; Consolidated Edison 35 3-4 of IA; Kennecott 60 5-S up 1-8; General Motors 57 unchanged; New York Central 39 3-8 un- change; Westinghouse Electric 153 1-2 of 1-2; Texas Corporation 62 IA of 1-2 and North American, 25 up 1-8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
BANKER IS VERY
 BADLY INJURED

Clarksburg, Mass, August 20. - (UP) - Edward s. Wilkinson, pres- ident of the Sand Springs Corpora ton at Williamstown and a director of the North Adams National Bank, was injured critically early today when his automobile collided head on wiht a truck.
 He was hospitalized at North Adams for severe scalp and mouth lacerations.
 The truck driver, George Sum- ner of Stamford, Vt, was uninjured, but passenger, Moses St. Cyr of North Adams, suffered chest in- iurieS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
WARREN KAYNOR'S
 CONDITION BETTER

Warren r. Kaynor, president Of the Waterbury Button O., who col lapsed at the first tee at, the Coun- try club of Waterbury yesterday. was in an improved condition at Waterbury hospital today. Suffer- ing from e heart ailment, MT. Kay. nor is reported in serious condition but his name Is not on the danger list.
 After collapsing. Mir. Kaynor was given emergency treatment at the scene and then removed to the hos- pital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
Playground

SOUTH END
 Members of the South End mems volley ball team soundly defeated the Chase park outfit last night by scores of 15-3, 15-3. The game was played at the South End.
 The standing in the intra-play- ground tennis league at the South End has been released as follows:
 Round league, first, Pat 0elinas; End, Joe Garvey; 3rd, George Dou- cette; Square league, 1st Maurice Duhamel, tied with Julian Des- cheno; End, John Grillo; 3rd, Ur- ban Philibert, tied with aPt Bruno, Oval league, lst, Ed Courtney, tied with Phil Veillette; 2no, Lou Voul- garis; 3rd, Robert Pageot tied with Joe Perreault.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
FINES GIVEN OUT
 IN TOWN COURT

Wolcott, Aug. 20&-(SpeciaD .-- Four alleged violators of the motor vehicle law were fined after hear ings ia town court at Wolcott last night, Judge Harold Logan presid- ed.
 The men fined were: Albert Bansleben, Al John street, Water- bury, $5 and costs; Anthony Ami" con, 3l5 Long Hill road, $l and costs; Russell H. Steadman, Bristol, $l and costs; Michael Carnovick, Plymouth, S5 and costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20

THE doctors | prescription for a good time from Broadway to the Pacific is a Big Apple,
 the new
 dance craze that's swept
 out of the
 South to captivate the
 nation. On the floors of night clubs and cabarets they're holding contests among Big Apple" enthusiasts, who add new twists at the
 slightest
 prov0cati0n. That's why you're likely to see scenes like this any where-groups
 doing the callers bidding. At upper left,
 dancers get their heads
 together
 while their
 feet go on
 "vamping". At upper right girls assist
 in calling
 the steps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20

anything from the Suzy-Q or truckin' to the Virginia
 reel. Lower left, a lad steps out of the circle to do 8 single shine; at lower right a couple cOntOrt in a double shine"-the hotter and heavier they stomp it the better. The Big Apple takes a lot of
 room, a sturdy floor and enthusi- asm. South
 Carolina college boys are credited with Originat-
 ing the dance through calling steps for c0lOred performers
 at a local
 tavern.
 The version shown here
 is that
 taught by Arthur Murray, New York dance master.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
STATE BOARD FAILS

Hartford, Conn.,. Aug. 20.-(UP). A state board of mediation and arbitration conference today failed to settle a strike of 160 employees of the Independent Cloak Co.,, Man. chester. The way was left open, however, for further negotiations, 1t was announced. Strikers sought wage and hour concessions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
LOCAL MAN SENTENCED

New York, Aug. 20-(UP)-.Ernest Tessier, 26, Waterbury, Conn.,. was sentenced today to 18 months in federal penitentiary on charge of forging disbursements to Ave WPA checks. He pleaded guilty last week after previously serving year In the army disciplinary barracks here for stealing WPA checks from the mails.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
NEW YORK CURB

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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-08-05
SPECIAL
BOYS All CLUB BROOD MARE AND
COLT CONTEST

Brood Mare and Colt showing best
care and attention, weight of animals
when received and weight at time of
show to be considered along with other
factors of live stock management and
exhibiting.
LIST. prize 1000
End. prize 500
Ord prize 600
4th prize 400
5th prize 200
TOTAL 5000
Special prizes for members exhibit
ing single entries provided two or more
animals are entered in a class will be
awarded.
All All Club members may enter
their animals in any department of the
show in which they qualify, in addition
to this contest.
Evening star., 1937-09-07
Natures Children
Ferruginous Rough-Leg Hawk
(Archibutro ferrugineus)

upon them like bullet from the blue.
How many mice, ground squirrels and
Jennings it takes to satisfy full
grown hawk is still to be learned. In
some parts Of his range there are
prairie dogs and rabbits and few
gophers to be eliminated
The nests made by these hawks are
bulky affairs, placed, when possible, in
tall trees. sometimes on high lodges.
Sticks and grasses form the bulk of
the foundation.
From two to five dingy to buffy-
white eggs are laid Some or all of
them are well speckled with deep
brown. The youngsters are covered
with fluffy coat of down at birth.
His parents are large birds. about
20 inches long The top, back and
sides of the head are streaked with
black and white. The back and upper
parts are rather black with a chest
nut tinge. The tail is slvery ash,
well tinted with rufous and its tip is
white. The under parts are q snowy
white, as well as the large, efficient
bill. The legs are covered with red
dish brown feathers, barred with
black. If you will use water colors
for putting in these identifying marks
you will have no difficulty in recog-
nizing your hawk friend.
(Copyright. 1879
Evening star., 1937-09-07
BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

r UPON very good authority we
find that this hawk is a most
I important assistant of ours in
policing the range in which
he lives. His fondness for ground
squirrels, mice and Jennings is ample
reason why he should receive our pro-
lection. Don't. we beg of you, shoot
hawk on sight. The rough-legged,
his cousin. is an industrious worker
in our behalf also. Your Audubon
Society will furnish you with list of
the friendly hawks and the ones. if
any, that are not good neighbors.
Then you can act wisely when pro-
tecting your property. Many have
taken the lives of several very valu-
able workers among Natures Children,
not knowing they were removing the
guard that kept down injurious pests.