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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
FRUIT COMPANY
MADE EARNINGS

Boston, Feb. 6-U.Po-The Uni
ted Fruit Company today reported
for 1886 ct earnings Of $14,l76. 996
compared with $l0,359,22 in 1885.
This was equal TO $4.84 per share
compared with 1854 per share in
1895.
Declared dividends in 1886 were
$1,350,484 or $4.25 share as
against $8,717,987 or So a share in
1885.
The company shipped 52,988, 963
stems of bananas last year, 1922
1926 more stems than In the pre-
viouS year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
RULE ON DRIVERS

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 6.-(UP) -
The governors street and highway
safety commission today recon-
msnded to Gov. Wilbur L. Cross a
Or 1gram calling for stricter exam
nations for new automobile driv-
ers, frequent denominations and
creation Of a special board 10 re-
instate Suspended licenses. II
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
In Midst of Labor Crisis

But in the senate, opposition
formed at once. The upper cham
Der, rich in the tradition Of debate
that has guided the nations course
for $50 years, laid down the bstGle
lines.
The administration leadership
emphasized the need for reforms.
particularly to reduce the period OF
uncertainty frequently resulting be-
tween the time of lower court cr-
ders restraining enforcement of an
act of congress and final supreme
court decision.
Opponents charged that the pro-
gram was an attempt to pack" the
court and extend so-called dicta-
torial methods at the expense of the
judiciary.
Opponents i'm Minority
Conscious that their action may
bulk large In history. the opposition
admittedly was at present a minority
but not without hope Of victory.
Into the front ranks strobe such
veterans as democracy's Carter Glass
of Virginia; Republican Leader
Charles l.. McNary and Michigan's
republican orator, Arthur Vanden-
berg.
Expected to bolster thei franks
was William z. Borah of Idaho,
and, possibly, independent George
Norris Of Nebraska. Enlisted in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
CREW REMOVED
FROM SCHOONER

Savannah, Ga, Feb. 6--(U.PJ-
Charles B. Lax. head Of Radio
Marine, here said today the
steamer leila One had removed
the crew frcm the burning schooner
william A. Morse and that the yes
sci still was afire 40 miles on the
Georgia coast. Lax said his report
indicated all members Of the crew
had been removed safely. He did not
know how many persons had been
lhcard the schooner. The leila One
I'VE her position rs latitude u.l7,
longitude 1904. A coast guard cut
ter was expected 10 be dispatched TO
the scene OF the fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
Late Neu,s
Flashes
LONG TERM

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 6
-(UP) - Ola Holloway,
Windsor Negro, to d a
started a five to 10 years
states prison term follow
ing conviction on a man
slaughter charge growing
out of the knitting of Doyle
Mackenzie, also of Wind
sor, here Dec. "a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
Waterbury Auto
Accidents Show
Drop In January
Several Per Cent Lower Than in January of Last Year
Figures Show Excellent Work Done By Accident
Prevention Police Squad

Waterbury had 83 per cent less automobile accidents
IN January of this year than in January of 1885, according
prevention squad OF the police department The figures
indicate the excellent work being done by the accident
William j. Roach and directed by Sergeant Charles
McWeeney and Sergeant Joseph McEyoy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
PRESIDENT OPENS GREAT.
JUDICIARY FIGHT WILL
SHAKE CONGRESS HALLS
Gas To
Horror In Louisville
Three Story Brick Structure Went Down in Ruins;
8Or People Are Buried--Steam Shovels
Work to Uncover Bodies

Louisville, KY, February 6. = CUP - Two steam
shoves gnawed at of steel and brick today to
the bodies of eight persons beevd died in
explosion caused by the flood Police said they
at least eight possibly nne died in the blast
and fire which shook Louisville struggled to clear its
Of wreckage left by the flood which had already
243 lives Fifteen persons Were>hurt critically 1--WE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
Embattled Block of Conservatives Will
Fight His Amazing Smash at
Judiciary of Country
DEMOCRATS SEEM TO HAVE
WHIP HAND AT PRESENT
By JOE ALEX MORRIS

Washington, Feb 6.-(UP)-An embattled bloc
of conservative democratic and republican senators
began today an historic fight against president
Roosevets request for power to increase by six JUS
tees the membership of the supreme court.
In Midst of Labor Crisis
Acting in the midst of national labor crisis and on
the of supreme court arguments the New Deal
Wagner Labor Relations Act the President, with single
swift move brought congress to grips with issue affect
ing the fundamentals of the governmental system With
the speed he started the house passing his judi
ciary reform bill ebodying the supreme court changes
without apparent effective opposition.
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08

Radio and talkies are speeding
the progress of English as an in
ternational tongue.
The useful life of a modern air
plane varies from to 10 years.
In the last century no Swedish
bank depositor has lost money.
In 1895 there were only four mo-
tor vehicles in the United States.
In 26 states girls may marry at
the age of 16 with the consent Of
their parents.
San Quentin prison has debat-
ing team that usually beats college
teams with which it matches ora
torical powers.
In China the framework Of
houses and of great bridges is con-
structed entirely of bamboo.
The average housewife walks
1900 miles a year under her own
roof.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Legion Auxiliary Meeting

A plaque setting forth their res
olution supporting conservation of
national resources was received by
the American Legion Auxiliary at
their regular meeting Monday ev-
ening at the home of Mrs. j. N.
Jackson. The plaque to have been
presented to the Legion Post on
their twentieth birthday anniver-
sary arrived too late for presenta-
ton but will be given at the next
regular meeting. Reports were CIV
en- on the Child Welfare and what
has been done during the past
year. One of the ex-service men
who is being cared for in the Vet
Grams hospital was remembered at
Easter, and an Easter basket was
presented the children. Questions
and answers were read concerning
child welfare work. Articles were
read from the National News. A
motion was made to conduct a
poppy poster contest. Mrs. L. T.
Lovik gave an interesting talk on
the activity of the Fidac. Member
ship pins were presented to Mrs.
Knapp and Mrs. Stanley Gardner.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
VI. w. Auxiliary Meeting

Paul F. Donart Post Auxiliary
held its regular meeting Friday,
April 2, with splendid number OF
members present. A letter OF
thanks from Mrs. Harvey, secre-
tary Of the local Girl Scouts, was
read. The message conveyed the
thanks Of the Scout unit for the
lovely tea the Auxiliary sponsored
for the benefit Of Girl Scouting on
March II.
An invitation to the Sixth Dis
trict Rally banquet and dance to be
held at Staples on May 1, 1887, was
extended to the Auxiliary by the
Sixth District Commander JOS.
Jackson.
Mrs. Leonard Wolfe was reject
ed as trustee for eighteen months.
Mrs. Alma Gilbertson was appoint
ed as chairman Of the poppy COM
mittee. Lunch was served by Mrs.
Halverson, Esther Martin, Maude
Everest and Marie Robideaux.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
BABY PASSED AWAY

Duane Vernon, little son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Walthers, who re-
side west of Sank Centre, passed
away Saturday morning. Death
came at the local hospital, where
the baby was receiving care for an
attack of double pneumonia. Duane
was two months and II days old.
Funeral services were conducted
Monday afternoon at two o'clock at
Zion Lutheran church, in this city,
with Rev. J. F. Schumacher as the
pastor. Burial was made in Green
wood cemetery. Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
theirs have the deep sympathy of a
host of friends.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Have 5eth Anniyersary

Or. and Mrs. J. A. Dubois, long
respected citizens of this commun-
ity, observed quietly and without
display their t6th wedding anniver-
sary last Thursday. Both DR.. and
Mrs. Dubois have been active in
community life, and were respon-
sible in the pioneering efforts of
several Of the city's fine institu-
lions. As a physician the Doctor
built up a practice of persons who
respected his judgment, and his
philosophy and wit have been
highly regarded in this community.
Married on April I, 1881, the Doc
tor always remarked how he had
fooled someone. Mr.. and Mrs. Du-
Bots received few callers that
day.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
WOOLSEY SEEKS NEW
STATE TRUNK ROADS

Senator Ralph ". Woolsey Is
making an effort to get two new
trunk highways for this section of
the state. He has introduced a bill
in the Minnesota state senate es-
tablishing a new state trunk road
which would begin at the junction
of Routes % and IS in Eden Val
ley, run north on state aid road No.
5 through Richmond, Avon and
Holdingford and then northwest
through Upsala to Long Prairie.
Senator Woolsey is sponsoring an
other bill in the senate which
would establish new trunk road
beginning on Route at Spring
Hill and running west to II near
Elrosa.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
ID. A. r. Met Friday

The Daughters of the American
Revolution met in the home Of
Mrs. G. v. Morse last Friday after
noon. Instead Of prepared pro-
gram the time was. given over to
reports Of the recent State confer
ence held in st. Paul, at which time
a girl was chosen to represent Min
nesota on the Good Citizenship
Pilgrimage to Washington, d. C..
The details of the meeting were
well given and most interesting.
Mrs. c. E. Bohall presented an in
teresting paper on the Supreme
Court. It was thoroughly enjoyed.
Mrs. v. T. Conklin read humor-
Gus article on the d. A. r. Chap
ter from the book FIFTY Million
Brothers" Members deeply regret
that Mrs. McCollum. who has been
Regent for two years, will soon
leave for Washington to reside. She
will be greatly missed in the chap
ter. At S O'Clock a delicious lunch
was served by Mrs. Morse and the
assisting hostess, Miss Eva Davis.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08

MIR. and Mrs. G. w. Forster
louise Parker) observed the first
anniversary Of their marriage last
Sunday. with the gentleman's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Forster, Of
Minneapolis, spending the weekend
with them in this city. Married a
year ago in the Church Of the
Good Samaritan, in this city, they
have made their home in Minnea-
polls, but Mrs. Forster is remaining
In this city during the absence Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. M.
Parker, who sailed last Monday for
Rotterdam, Holland.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwar Thomason
parents of Virgil Summer Thoma
son, whose engagement was recent
ly announced in a Florida newspa
per, were former residents OF Saul
Centre. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Thoma
son were born here. Mr.. Thomasor
for a time conducted grocery
store at the corner where the Wal
dorf Cafe is located. They now re
side at Avon Park, Florida. Thu
announcement of the marriage
was made as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Cham
pion Hicks, 1908 Ellicott St.,
Avon Park, Florida, recently
announced the engagement Of
their daughter, Miss Dorothy
Elizabeth Hicks, to Virgil
Sumner Thomason, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Edgar Louis Thoma-
son, Of Avon Park, Florida.
Miss Hicks, native Of Wal
do. Fla, was graduated from
Hillsborough high school. She
received a B. s. degree in edu-
cation from Florida State Col
lege for Women where she was
a member of Alpha XII Delta
serial sorority. She was also a
member of Alpha Chi Alpha,
honorary journalistic sorority;
Esteren, honorary Even class
society; President of the Flor
ida intercollegiate Press asso-
citation and president OF the
senior class. For the last two
years she has been physical
education and journalism in
structor at the Avon Park high
school.
MIR. Thomson is a native Of
Minneapolis, Mimi, and was
graduated from Central high
school there. He is connected
with P. F. Collier and Son, Inc.
Announcement of the engage
ment was made at luncheon
given yesterday by Miss Betsy
Leak at the Cricket tea room.
Spring flowers decked the table
and places of the guests were
marked in replicas Of song
SheetS, announcing CHc UC-
trothal.
Invited guests were Mrs. E.
L. Thomson and Mrs. Stanley
N. Reeves, of Avon Park; Mrs.
Waldo G. Hicks, Mrs. j. Paul
CARRIER, Mrs. H. c. McFerrin,
Mrs. Frances Shockley, Mrs.
Donald Campbell, Mrs. G. G.
Leak, Mrs. George Brown, Miss
Frances Pedigo, Mrs. Donald
Mcintosh, Mrs. w. A. Bartlett,
Miss Bobby Sawby, Miss Verna
Helm of Avon Park, Miss Thel-
ma Summer, Miss Yvonne
Stone, of Fort Myers, Mrs.
Henry Wilcox and Mrs. Char
les Buckles, of Tampa.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08

10:45 A. M. Divine services In
the English language every Sum
day. We cordially invite the public
to worship with us.
p. M. Business meeting Of the
Young People.
e. Mcneil. Pastor.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
APPRECIATION

In appreciation of the vote of
confidence extended to me in Tues
days city election, I wish to thank
all Of my friends for their support.
Having been rejected to the Coun-
Gil, I will. as in the past, endeavor
to give the city my best efforts to-
wards maintaining a businesslike
administration.
Respectfully yours,
advpd. Jos Miller.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
WHOOPING COUGH ABATES

Whooping cough, running ramp
ant in local schools during the past
few weeks, is reported quieting
this week by local physicians and
school health department. Less
coughing is noticed this week in
school rooms as some of the
"whoopers" returned to their class
es. Immediate isolation of all cases
was ordered, though cases ran
light in most instances.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
DOrcas Society

At the home of Mrs. r. B. Ket-
tlewell members Of Dorcas Society
Of the Methodist Church will meet
Tuesday evening at 7:45 o'clock.
Mrs. Kettlewell and Mrs. AL Fred
erickson are to be hostesses.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Entertained At Dinner

MIR. and Mrs. L. L. Kells enter
tanned at dinner Tuesday evening
for Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Dowswell
of this city, and for Mr.. and Mrs.
John Baker, of Omaha, Nebraska.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker are visiting
here at the home of the lady's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dowswell.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Congregational Church

Peter J. Jansen, Pastor
$50 Church School
10:45 Morning Worship.
Guest speaker: Mr.. John Phillips,
a student at Carleton. His father,
Ray Phillips is missionary in
South Africa.
TOO p. M. Junior League.
TOO P. M. Union Youth service.
John Phillips will speak.
8 P. M. Social Action Forum.
Topic: Facism.
A date will soon be announced
for the next meeting Of the w. G.
T. u. We need more active interest
among our women for this import
ant work. Just read the facts on
Repeal.-Repeal has failed miser-
ably.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Dinner Guests

Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Easton enter
tanned at dinner Tuesday evening
for Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Sturm,
recently moved to this city. For
merly Of Duluth Mr.. Sturm is now
factory superintendent Of the Blue
Valley creamery in this city.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
ATTEND Trousseau Tea

Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Kells attend
ed in Minneapolis last Sunday the
trousseau tea given for Miss Jean
Ulring. At the Ulring home, the
mother of the bride-to-be was host
ess. Miss Ulring, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. o. H. Ulring, Is to be
married on Wednesday evening,
April IA, to Edward Kells, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Kells.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Entertains Saturday

Betty Ann Faulhaber, little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Faul-
haber, entertained a few friends
for Mrs. Nellie McCollum last Sat
urday afternoon at her home on
Pine Street. A delicious lunch was
enjoyed. Mrs. McCollum expects to
leave Sank Centre for White Sal
mon, Washington, early next week.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Women's Relief Corps

The next regular meeting Of the
Woman's Relief Corps will be held
in the Community Club rooms Sat
urday afternoon, April 10. at 2:30
o'clock. All members are urged to
be present. The local Corps receiv-
ed an invitation to attend a party
in the st. Paul Auditorium Thurs
day, April 8. This party will be
given in honor Of the National
Commander Of the G. A. r., and
the National President Of the Wo-
mans Relief Corps.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Home Missionary Society

The Woman's Home Missionary
Society Of the Methodist Episcopal
church will meet at the home OF
Mrs. Vern Soltau, at PIP Pine st.,
Friday afternoon, April 9th, at
2:30. Everybody is welcome. Each
member is urged to bring guest.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Niblick Club

Members of Nfblick Club are to
be entertained next Tuesday after
noon at a lis luncheon. The af-
fair is to be at the home Of Mrs. A.
F. Moynihan with Mrs. L. A. Pier
son assisting hostess.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Attend shower For Sigter

Mrs. r. v. Carlson and daughter,
Lorraine, autoed to st. Cloud Mon
day evening where they attended
a miscellaneous shower for the
lady's sister, Mrs. Neils. Mrs. Carl
sons son, Bob, accompanied them.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Dinner Guests

Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Schwartz and
daughters, Lucy and Dorothy, were
guests at 500 o'clock dinner Fri
day evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. J. B. Mondloch. The day
was Mrs. Schwartz birthday ami
versary. -
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Circle 4 Luncheon

Circle 4 Of the Congregational
Women's Federation will be enter
tanned at a 80 o'clock luncheon on
Friday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Donald L. Hanson. Assisting
hostess will be Mrs. Irwin Jenc.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Past Matrons CIub

Mrs. e. G. Paske will entertain
members of the Past Matrons club
at her home on Friday afternoon.
The affair is to be a 1:30 o'clock
luncheon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Zion Lutheran Church

LlOn LuVncran CnurCn
Second Sunday After Easter
900 A. M. Divine Service.
1000 A. M. Sunday School and
Bible Glasses.
HOO A. M. Divine Service.
$50 A. NJ, Saturday Religious
instruction for children.
500 P. M, Mondays, Adult class.
2:15 p. NJ, Thursday Ladies Aid
regular monthly meeting.
700 p. NJ, Thursday Sunday
School Teachers Meeting.
The Lutheran Hour over KSTP
every Sunday at $50 P. M.
]. F. Schumacher, Pastor.
st. Paul's Luth. Church, Unity
2:30 p. M. Divine Service Ger
mani.
]. F. Schumacher, Pastor.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08

Brook trout lose 2.6 per cent of
their length in death.
Chinese writing Is 80 pictorial
that China has never been able to
make use Of telegraphy.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
N NJ L Meeting

The Daughters of Isabella will
hold their regular business meet
ing Monday evening at eight
o'clock in st. Paups church par
lors.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
M MI H. Executives Club

The Executive Club Of the Degree
of Honor will meet on Monday ev-
ening at the home of Mrs. Burton
Martin.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08

Midshipmen at the U. S. Naval
all live in Bancroft Hail.
which is the largest dormitory in
the world under one roof.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday School at 9:45 A. M.
Worship at II A. M.
There will be no Senior League
on account Of the Rally at Staples
in the afternoon and evening.
The Juniors will meet at P. M.
The annual Ladies Aid bazaar
will be held on Thursday beginning
at o'clock. Lunch will he served.
Choir practice Thursday evening
at 1880 in the church.
The Women's Home Missionary
Society will meet with Mrs. Sol
tau at 212 Pine st., Friday at 2:3O
p. M.
M. L. Brann, Pastor.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-04-08
Gospel Tabernacle

Gospel TABERNACLE
Saturday at 8 p. M. G. A. meet
ing. Topic: Patience.
Leader: Mabel Miller.
Sunday Service:
1000 A. M. Sunday School
classes for all ages.
II A. M. Morning Worship.
8 p. M. Evangelistic service.
Wednesday at p. M. Bible
study and Prayer meeting.
A hearty welcome awaits you at
the Gospel Tabernacle.
Chas. Busch, Pastor.