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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20

1. Where are the Andes noun tainS?
 2. Should one say somebody else" or somebody else's"?'
 3. What is common law marriage? 4. For what government agency do the initials NEG stand?
 5. Where is the highest point of land in North America computed from sea-level?
 6. Who was secretary of state in the first cabinet appointed by George Washington?
 2. Who was Edward Penfield?
 8. What is the flower symbol for April?
 9. Name the capital of Florida.
 10. Who wrote the novel, Put Yourself in His Placer"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
A Thought for Today

And I charged your judges at that time, say ing, Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between every man and ms brother and the stranger that is with him. Deuteronomy 1:16
 To be perfectly just is an attribute Of the divine nature to be so to the utmost of our abl- ities is the glory of man.-Addison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
Bob" Jackson Is FDR's Choice For
 Successor If" He Makes the Grade;
 Old Time Democrats Are Determined . To Avoid New Deal 7o4O Candidate
N DRgW R&An0~
MA n0BgR1 6 ALLEN

WASHINGTON, January 20. = The President was talking to of his ntmateS about the difficulty of finding good willing to give their time to govern ment service He pointed out that there good
 in the Government but the really good ones were few that he was in constant dilemma to decide where
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never pronounce tepid-te'-
 pid; say, tep'-id.

A. Eight states have such coun- cilS: Kentucky, Mississippi, Virginia, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Nebraska Illinois and Kansas.
 Q. Is there town named Norbury in Canada?
 A. There is small village of that name in Saskatchewan province, about 70 miles west of Prince AL bert.
 Q. Who was the first person known to make an outside loop in an airplane? When and where was it accomplished?
 A. It is said that Lieut.. James H. Doolittle made the first outside loop at McCook field, Ohio, on May 26, 1927.
 c. Is sponge cake too sweet to feed to birds?
 A. The bureau of biological sur- vey says that ordinary sponge cake is too sweet, but pound cake made rich with eggs and butter (salt to be omitted), and slightly stale, is very suitable for the purpose. The baking powder in pound cake is negligible in its effect on birds.
 If you want copy of our booklet CORRECT ENGLISH write the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureal, 1913 Thirteenth street. Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20

Queer facts-There are no utilities" nowadays, but electric power companies and no "1iquors," but the hard kind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
and
 Answers
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
By Frederick M Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 Enclose a three e-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR
 Q. Were any of Saturn's satellites (moons) known before 1700 A. D.?
 A. Saturn has nine moons; Titan, the largest, was discovered by Huy- gems in 1855. D. Cassini found four others before 1700 with his long, focus telescope. In 1789 Sir William Herschel discovered the two that are nearest the planet, and an eight moon was discovered in 1848 by w. c. Bond, and independently by Las- sell two days later. Saturn's ninth moon was discovered photograph ically by w. H. Pickering in 1898.
 e. How many states have legis- lative councils to plan a program of legislation in advance of the meet ing of the legislatures?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-20
T est Y UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-06-03

difficult to say. Doctor Johnson re- ports that in one expedition out of 105 persons 92 were Films; and that at the port of embarkation there were hundreds of Films wait ing for transportation. many of whom later came over. From the names. too. it is difficult to tell who is a Swede and who Is a Finn. be cause the record nearly always gives the names in Swedish. Yet, even among the names mentioned. John son, designates a large number as being Films Therefore. 1t is safe to say that more than half Of the New Sweden colonists were Films.
 The American historians have ta- ken very little notice of the New Sweden colony, and less of the part the Films have played in the settle ment. Perhaps this is partly due to the New England historians who write our school-books; and partly, as far as the Films are concerned, to the fact that history of Finland and the Finnish people have, until recently, been associated with the history of other countries. at the time with Sweden. Certainly not un- til Dr.. Emandus Johnson's recent i work, "The Swedish Settlement on the Delaware" published in 1911 was there much information avail able to the general public regarding the New Sweden colony and the inn portant part the Films had taken in the settlement
 It is estimated there are about 20 Films living in Wrangell and not quite so many Sleeves, the greater part of the Scandinavian residents here being Norwegian. Definite ar arrangements for Wrangell participa- tion in the Tercentenary have not been made but some of the Finnish women are tentatively planning q dance the proceeds to be given tc some community project.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-06-03
STIKINE RIVER STILL LOW
 FOR NAVIGATION PURPOSES

The Hazel B No. 2. Capt. Hill Harrington, left Sunday afternoon for Telegraph Creek with a heavy load of freight and 8 passengers.
 The passengers were Frank Matte Father Leo Bosse, J. W Irwin, R. P. McGinnis. Miss H. F McGinnis. Mrs. Chet Lloyd, Mrs. Christine Hurley and E. C. Moore for Tele- graph Creek and Duncan F. Miller for Boundary.
 Passengers on the down trip were pr. R. J. Patchett, James w. Tenn pleton and B. T. Maynard.
 Capt. Harrington reported the riv- CT still very low. He made a return trip to Telegraph Creek yesterday morning with 95 tons of freight. The next scheduled trip is for June 2.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-06-03
FUNDS SOUGHT FOR STUDY
 OF LIFE CYCLE OF SALMON

4 subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations heard Bureau of Fishery officials on May IT testify in support of a request for $76.000 with which to make in- Yestigation of the life habits of the salmon after it goes into the open ocean, states a bulletin from Dele gate Dimond's office.
 Appropriation for this item in a deficiency bill is recommended by the Bureau of the Budget and by the President. The need for obtain ing this additional information about the salmon arises from the operations of the Japanese floating salmon canneries during the past several years in Bristol Bay anC Boring Sea, for as pointed out II the document containing the item high seas fishing has developed ir the Bristol Bay area and northward from the Aleutian Peninsula in Der ring Sea, salmon being captured or their feeding grounds at sea anC while migrating toward the rivers for spawning.
 No information is available le- garding the salmon or conditions surrounding their existence alter they leave the rivers as seaward mi grants until they return, 3, 1, or years later to spawn, and such knowledge is necessary in order thai the officials of this Government may take the steps necessary to preserve the salmon fisheries in that region
 The estimate eontemplates che first of a 5-year program covering a complete migration cycle of tht salmon and would provide that the appropriation become immediately available in view of the June run of these fishes" "
 The Delegate has requested per mission to appear before the Com mittee to further justify the value of the proposed investigation before it closes it's consideration of the item
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-06-03

colonial projects were promoted ln Sweden Finland The first New Sweden Company. however. was not organized until May Io27. The peo- pie and municipalities in Finland, as well as in Sweden proper. sub scribed to the capital stock of the Company the King, Gustayus Adol- phus, himself pledged s400.000. On account of the death of the King and Sweden's activity in war, the actual colonial enterprise was not started until 1887. In the spring of 163S, the first expedition from the Swedish Kingdom arrived at the mouth of the Delaware River. They landed at the point where the City of Wilmington, Delaware, is now lo- cated, and thus was founded by the Swedes and Films the first perm anent settlement in the Delaware River valley, in the territory com prising the State of Delaware and parts of New Jersey and Pennsyl- vania. This settlement was called New Sweden, and it Is the Three hundredth anniversary of this set clement that we are celebrating next month.
 At the time the New Sweden col ony was established, Finland was an integral part of Sweden. The in habitants of Finland were on a foot ing of equality, politically and oth- erwise, with the inhabitants of the rest of the Kingdom. They partici- pated in matters Of state, church, and commerce on a basis of equal ity. 4 large number or Films had moved to Sweden proper and like wise Swedes had moved to Finland. and the educational, social and re- ligious life in Sweden and Finland followed common patterns.
 When the New Sweden Company, which actually promoted the New Sweden colony, was organized, both funds and leadership came from the Finnish part of the Kingdom as we'll as from Sweden proper. Admiral Klaus Fleming, one of the leading nEAbElS Ol LnG 4 AAuASu AODAAAb1g bC came actively associated with the New Sweden colony. From the first, he took charge of the affairs of the New Sweden Company, and served as the directing head of the Com pany until his death in 1644. When Admiral Fleming died, historian, Professor Emandus Johnson, says that "the Company and the colony lost their hest friend and most en- thusiastic promoter"
 With the first expedition, in the ''Kalmar Nyckel," which arrived in April 1638, no settlers came. There were only officers of the New Swe- den Company, headed by Peter Min uit and a company of soldiers. The officers bought the land from In- dians and returned to Sweden, and the soldiers remained and prepared the defences for the colonists that were to follow.
 AS to how manw Swedes and how many Films were in the colony, at this stage of our information, it is
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-06-03
3OOth Anniversary Swede-Finn
 Colonies To Be Celebrated

Souvenir buttons received this week are being worn by local Films in commemGrauon Of the three-hund- redth anniversary of the founding of the first permanent settlement i'll the Delaware river valley by the Swedes and Films, which will be celebrated -on June 27th, 28th, 29th and 3Oth in Delaware, Pennsyl- vania and New Jersey.
 The Government and people of the United States have invited the gov ernments and people of Sweden and Finland to unite in this celebration. The people of Finland have given to the American people a granite monument in memory of the early settlers from Finland. The monu- ment will be placed in a park at Chroster, Pennsylvania, originally called Finland.
 The Government of Finland is sending an official delegation to participate in the celebration and it the unveiling and dedication of the monument. Finnish Americans from the various states in large numbers will be present to take part in the ceremonies.
 Preparatory Meeting
 During the month Of May scores of preparatory meetings were held throughout the country by Finnish Americans to provide adequate par ticipation in the celebration. As a result the historical background of the United States has been empha- sized and the part that the early colOnists played in the founding of the nation. In a preparatory address made by John Saari recently at Maynard. Massachusetts, as report ed by the New Yorkin Uutiset, the following points were stressed:
 The Films were one of the four nations that settled the original thirteen colonies, the ether three being the English the Dutch and the Swedes. The part the Films played in the early life or the colonies has been, as 8 rule, overlooked by his torians, due to the fact that they came with the New Sweden Com pany.
 The first permanent settlement of the Thirteen Colonies h 16O7 by the English at Jamestown, Virginia, was followed by other English set dement's in Virginia and New Eng land and establishment of trading posts by the Dutch along the Hud- son. Peter Minuit in 1926 was ap- pointed the first Governor of the Dutch colony and, as head of the colony, he purchased Manhatten Is- land from the Indians with trinkets valued at SPA.
 Minuit was recalled to Holland in 1882 and later joined the New Swe- den Company heading the first ex- petition to Delaware.
 Delaware Colonized
 While England and Holland were busy colonizing America, similar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
HAPPINESS RESTS
 WITH INDIVIDUAL
William Lyons Phelps Dis= CusSes Platform of
 Christianity

Happiness and contentment are p'atters of attitude, said William Lyon Phelps, professor emeritus of literature at Yale university and noted writer and critic, in an ad- dress last night at the union ser vice of the four downtown Protes- tant churches at the Second Con- gregational church. His subject was The Platform of Christianity.
 Rev. David P. Gaines, pastor of ;he First Baptist church, introduc- ed Prof. Phelps. Others taking part were Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregation al church; Rev. Theodore c. Bob- ilin of the First Methodist church; :; and Rev. Dr. Jomes E. Gregg of the First Congregational church.
 Happiness rests with the individ- ual, said Prof. Phelps, and depends on the spirit and the mind. It does not necessarily come with riches or worldly goods, he said, but rather with serenity of spirit.
 Christianity, the speaker said, can free the world from it's fears and worries and help them achieve real happiness. Christ's mission on earth, he said. was to change peoples minds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
Y. M. c. A. NOTES

Wednesday evening, the local Y checker team will play at the Arion hall, Danbury, match which has been planned for some time, and again on Thursday night a team composed of ten New Haven players and ten from Litchfield and Water bury will play a macth at the local Y about 8 o'clock. MT. Sepples of Litchfield will captain the team rep resenting this section and MT. Spec the from New Haven the team from that city. All these dual meets in checkers are to prepare the men for the individual championship in the state which will take place in Hart ford Good Friday and Saturday.
 R. Lewis Goodwin. who has trav- eled extensively in America, will speak at the weekly forum of the Central YMCA Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. MT. Goodwin's subject will be "Should America Become the Asylum for European Persecuted?" He will discuss Presidents Roose- velt's proposal to admit oppressed Europeans to this country. MT. Goodwin will leave soon to make his home in South Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
Employers To File
 Statement Of Wages
Interest Penalty Provided for Denquents Return Of Official Forms Due By April 2S Says Commissioner

cent of their January, February and March payrolls.
 Records Wages
 The employers contribution return form, which is being mailed, pro- vides for information concerning the total cash wages earned by en- ployes in employment customarily performed in Connecticut during the calendar quarter, other remunera- tion of workers in employment cov- cred by the act during the final pay period of each month.
 Wages subject to contribution for the quarter just elapsed include all wages earned with respect to pay periods ending within the quarter, he said.
 For example," the commissioner pointed out, "the first quarter re- turn should include wages earned by employees including pay periods ending within the calendar months of January, February and March upon which contributions have not been paid.
 In addition to the employers con- tribution return form, each liable employer is receiving samples of the forms on which employe wage in- formation is to be given. Employ CTS within the state may secure copies at any local office of the Connecticut Ssate employmen ser vice.
 Interest Uenalty
 An employe information return must be filed for each employe earning wages is covered employ ment during the quarter. Lack Of such wage records has hampered the department somewhat in its task of compensating eligible claim ants, MT. Tone said.
 Contributions unpaid after April g will be subject to an interest penalty of three-quarters of one per cent a month. Employers failing to file returns, may be fined not more than $2OO or imprisoned for not more than six months, or suffer both. These penalties may be im- posed also, according to law, upon employers who fail to submit the individual wage records.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
NEWS CHUI&HES
PASTOR IGNORED

EAo AOAN AkOANOAvAD
 A joint celebration was held on Friday evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Feltman. The event marked the 18th anni- versary of MT. Feltman as pastor of the Advent Christian church and also was held in celebration of his recent marriage. Rev. Jo- seph P. c. Johnson, new pastor of the parish extended greetings to the couple and Mrs. Henry Cur tis representing the missionary so- ciety gave brief talk and pre- scented a gift to Mrs. Feltman. Miss Jean COrkindale of the Loyal Workers of the church, Henry Curtis of the church organization and Irl0u Wilson. superintendent of the Sunday school also extend ed their greetings.
 Solos were rendered by John LaDue and Edwin Mix, with Leon COrliss at the piano, and there were selections by quartet cOm- posed of MT. and Mrs. CorIiss and MT. and Mrs. Frederick SaIis- bury. Readings were given by Mrs. Ernest Mullan and Mrs. LEcn COrliSS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
WorkofWPAStudents Placed On Exhibition
Public Invited to Inspect Exhibits, Attend Special Events Starting Tomorrow at Mattatuck Society Hall

7-9 p. m. music by the WPA orch- estra; Wednesday, 2-5 p. m. puppet demonstration, 4 p. m.; 7-9 p. m. puppet demonstration at 8 p. m.: Thursday 2-5 p. m. musicale for children 4 p. m.; 7-9 p. m. musi- cale for adults at p. m.; Friday, 2-5 D. m.; 7-9 p. m. fashion show.
 Joseph w. Scully is present sup ervisor of the course, which was , originally under the direction of Miss Edna Harmon. Courses offer ed under the project include liter acy, sewing knitting, physical ed- ucation languages, social usages, painting and drawing, interior dec- orations, history of architecture, ap- preciation of art, art of dress, music crafts and special instructions in a museum for children.
 ! Many local persons have coop
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04

Anl the mail man rang twice! In his first visit Uncle Sam's postal messenger left George J. Scott an official announcement that he had been awarded mem- bership in the Presidents club of the Connecticut General Life In- surance company, a distinction accorded for outstanding service for the past year, Production of business and in quality of service to clients" President w. B. Wilde announces. The honor will be marked by a festive gathering shortly at a famous resort in Vir- ginia, the company taking the check.
 When the mail man called the secon dtime last Week MT. Scott was notified by Uncle Sam's war department that he had been ad- vanced from second to first lieu- tenant, quartermaster reserve corps. And now First Lieutenant Scott of the Presidents club awaits the answer of the query "What next?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
FEDERATION PLANS ANNUAL MINSTREL
New Committees Named Yesterday to Complete
 Arrangements

New members have been added to the committee arranging the sec ond annual Italian American Fed eration minstrel, which will be pre- sented May 20. The committee met yesterday afternoon at A Grand street.
 The new members are Anthony Ianitto, Umberto Santopietro. Miss Mary Tommaro, John Deschino, Umberto Trinco, Mrs. Julia Cap pocchi, Mrs. Joseph Pernatozzi, Sebastano Farace and John DeLeo.
 Peter DiLeo is chairman of the committee. John Sforza is directing the minstrel, rehearsals for which are already being held. Nicholas zappone is secretary of the general committee and Augustine Augus- tini is treasurer.
 Other committees named yester-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
EXPLOSION WRECKS WARREN AVE HOME
Stanley MalOn Is Painfully Burned About Face,
 Hands

A two-family dwelling at 52 War ren avenue was badly damaged late Saturday night when fire followed an explosion, blamed on a kitchen oil stove. Stanley Malon. who occu- pied the second floor of the building with his wife and four children, was slightly burned in the blast. He told authorities that he entered the home to light the lights while his wife and children waited outside in the car. He pulled the light switch, he said, and there was an explosion. Malon said he remember ed nothing until he came to" in the back yard.
 Malon was taken to St. Mary's hospital and treated for burns of the face and hands.
 The fire was blazing furiosly when firemen arrived. The interior of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04

Employers who come under the provisions of the Connecticut unem- ployment compensation act are re- ceiving forms to be filled out and must return them to State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone not later than April 28.
 MT. Tone explained that in line with federal social security tax reg ulations, the tax under the state law is collectabie quarterly instead of monthly, as was the case last year. Contributions payable by 5000 liable employers will amount to 2.7 per
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
ZION BAPTIST

Rev. A. L. J. Johns, pastor of the Thesolaini Baptist Church in New York City and one of hte greatest evangelists who ever preached here, will open a series of revival meetings at the Zion Baptist Church this evening at 8 o'clock.
 Rev. MT. Johns will be introduc- ed by Rev. w. Bonnie CroWder, pastor of the local church. The public is cordially invited to hear Rev. MT. Johns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
SPORTSMEN PLAN
 FARLEY TUESDAY

First meeting of the Connecticut State league of Sportsmen's clubs, sice its reorganization, will be held at the Hotel Bond, Hartford, to- morrow afternoon at o'clock. c. A. Templeton of this city is president of the state league.
 The league now comprises more than 40 organizations, located in five counties.
 The committee
 The mosquito control problem will be the principal feature of the discussions at the session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04

day include: Tickets, Dr. Rudolph Damiani, chairman; Mrs. Joseph Pernatozzi, John Deschino; finance. Augustine Augustini. chairman; An- thony Ianitto, Atty. George Crocic- chia: publicity, Nicholas zappone: gifts, Miss Mary Tommaro, chair man: Umberto Trinco and John De- Leo. The next meeting of the con- mittee will be held Friday night at the office of Dr. Damiani.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04
ANNUAL MEETING

Annual reports and other mat ters of importance will be the busi- ness of the annual meeting of the society of the Second Congrega- tional church tonight at o'clock in the church chapel. All members are expected to attend
 It has been explained by church officials that any church member may become a member of the soci- ety simply by signing the society's roll book.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-04

1 erated with the supervisor in sponsoring the exhibition to ne conducted during the coming week. The list of sponsors fol- lows: Kathleen Crowley, Rev. Eu- gene P. Cryne, Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, Rev. John N. Lewis, Dr. Thomas J. Condon. John c. Gill; martin Rawson w. Hadden, Ed ward H. Davis, Dr. Millicent Pond. Walter A. Jarvis, William J. Sham nahan, William T. Harrington, F. Vincent Maloney, E. Robert Stew enson, Herbert s. Smith, William M. Harris, Mary Camp, James Cur tin and Thomas Shea.