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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
CASES IN CITY
 COURT DELAYED
Accused Youth Placed on Probation for Three
 Months Period

Gilbert Curtis, 27, of l33 North Main street, arraigned before Judge Edward Mascolo in city court today on a charge of breach of the peace, was given suspended sentence of three months, and placed on proba- ton.
 A nolle was given to Samuel Cip- riano, 20, of 140 North Main street, charged also with breach of the peace.
 Continuances were granted to the following: Carly Reinhard, 26, of Peck lane, Cheshire, violation of the rules of the road, until August IS; to Michael Rutkowski, p, of 39 South Main street, no license and reckless driving, until the 18th; Ar thur Paffrey, 47, of 20 Chapel street, driving under the influence of liquor, until August 2; Charles Chaney, 22, for obtaining money un- der false pretenses, August g; and Charles Whitney, 55, of 226 Cherry street, non-support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
7he Medical Corps!
 Uncle Sam Makes Elaborate Provisions to Pro- tect Health of "Cobs, Leathernecks' History of Bureau of Medicine Interestingly Reviewed.

Ice in the order of seniority on this list.
 Naturally newly commissioned of hcers know little or nothing about the U. s. Navy or even medical science as applied to the navy. To acquaint them with the service and the conditions under which they will work. the Navy maintains a medical and dental school. New Of- ficers are ordered to these schools for an cight-months course. There they study the navy regulations, learn something of life aboard ship, and of the equipment they may cx- pect to find. They take up tropical medicine and receive short periods of instruction at the Marine Corps Base at Quantico. Va, in field work and at the Chemical Warfare School at Edgcwood, Md. in the study Of poisonous gases.
 Naval hospitals are maintained at Portsmouth, N. H., Chelsea, Mass: Newport, R. l.; Brooklyn, N. r.; Philadelphia. Pa; Washing ton. D. O.; Annapolis. Md; Ports mouth, Va; Charleston and Par ris Island, S. C.. Pensacola, Fla; Great Lakes, Ill.,, Brcmcrton, Wash ington; Mare Island and San Diego. Calf; Pearl Harbor, T. H.; Guam M. l.; Canaco, P. l.
 Numerous Details
 Tho specific responsibility of the Bureau Of Medicine and Surgery Is the maintenance of the health of the navy and the care of it's sick and injured. It's detailed duties are numerous. IL is charged with the keeping of health records of all of ficers and mon. It has custody Of valuable property such as hospitals their buildings and grounds. ann balances, surgical instruments. and medical supplies of all descriptions and kinds. Every feature Of the navy which may possibly affect the health and wcll-being of personnel, sanitary features of ships being built, and those already constructed berthing, ventilation, heating on board, provision for the care of the wounded in battle, food and water and clothing used by the navy, all are matters of concern to the Med- ical Department, It provides care full physical examination for the sc- lection of men in excellent health and physique for service in the navy, and for elimination of those unfltted by disease or injury for further active service. The missiap of the Medical Department is to promote the efficiency of the navy through the maintenance of physi- eel fitness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13

The $80O,000000 slum- clearance and low-rent rehousing program of the United States Housing Author ity will provide nearly 100000, 900 "man hours" of labor in addition to constructing decent homes for approximately 160,000 low-income families, according to 8 report sub mitted to Nathan Straus, USHA ad- ministrator, and made public today.
 A total of nearly $700,000,000 or more than three-fourths of all the money to be invested in local low rent housing projects, for which the USHA lends 90 per cent while the local community puts up the remaining 10 per cent of the de- velopment cost, will be spent on building materials, contractors fees and construction labor.
 Wages
 Of this amount $250,U ,U00 000 will be consigned as wages to building trades workers and will provide ap- proximately 270,000, ,000 man hours" of direct labor on the project sites.
 For every 100 men who hammer nails and lay brick and install bath tubs, at least IS additional men wil lbe put to work in the mills that produce nails, the kilns where bricks are baked, and the factories where bathtubs are made. This "behind the scene" or indirect labor will ap- proxlmatc 430,000,000 "man hours"
 The total of 700,000,000 man hours" of labor, both direct and in- direct, which the program thus will provide is the equivalent of nearly 100000 men vorkign one year apiece in the construction of all the 180,- 900 low-rent dwellings to be built under the long-ranse UsHA pro- gram.
 The report, published under the title New Cities, New Citizens ' and Illustrated with pictures of slum conditions and USHA low rent housing projects. points out the following additional facts about the program of slum clearance.
 Approximately 100,000,000 persons comprising 78 per cent of the total population of the country, live in states with legislation permitting them to receive the benefits of the der the Jurisdiction of the USHA.
 The USHA has made commit ments to 123 local housing authori- ties amounting to $508,87 ,000, the total being made up of loan con- tracts for $154,528,000 and of ear- markings off $352,343 ,000.
 64 Projects
 A total of 68000 persons, repre- scnting 10.000 families housed in substandard dwellings. are now liv- ing in 46 federal projects now un- der the jurisdictin of the USHA.
 Upon It's fulfillment. the $800,- 100000 loan authorities program of the USHA will rehousc approxi- matcly 560,000 low-income persons or approximately l60,000 families, now living in slum areas.
 Discussing the past, present, nd future of public housing Nathan Straus. administrator of the USHA,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13

The following is the third in . series of brief articles contributed by Chief Electricians Mate J. w McGibbon, of the local naval re- cruiting station. The articles cover little known, but interesting phases of navy life. Chief McGibbon in- vites all those who arc interested in these articles or in the navy to drop in and see him or Michael Swata at the local station on the second floor of the post office.
 Bureau of Medicine
 The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery was created by the Act of August 3lst. 1842. At It's head is the surgeon general of the U. & Navy, who is appointed for term of four years by the President of the United States.
 This Bureau provides medical care for the U. s. Navy and the U. S. Marine Corps and gives to certain insular civil communities service comparable to that rendered a municipality by It's hospitals, medi- cal laboratories, technical schools, physicians, dentists, nurses and druggists. and by the municipal and State Health Departments.
 The Medical Department com prises system of l8 general hos pitals, dispensaries, and three medi- cal supply depots, and covers not only the seaboard of the continen- tai United States, but is represented in the outlying territories and possessions, and aboard every na- val vessel in active commission, including ono hospital ship, the U. s. s. Relief. The Medical Depart ment includes approximately poo medical officers. 250 dental offi- cers, 300 nurses, 4,000 hospital corps men, and 1900 civilian employees, all of whom. with the exception of hospital kitchen and laundry staffs, are classified as civil ser- vice employees.
 Medical Corps
 OfIlcers of the Medical Corps are commissioned in the U. S. Navy. Each year about 80 medical officers and from 10 to l5 dental officers are taken into the service as junior lieutenants. Applicants for these commissions must be graduates of medical schools rated "A" by the American Medical Association. They must pass a rigid physical exam ination before being eligible to take competitive mental and physical examination. Those who pass are placed on list In order of the mark received, and enter tho serv-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
SYLVIA SIDNEY TO
 WED LUTHER ADLEN

London, Aug, l3.-- tUP) Sylvia Sidney. American motion star and Luther Adler, well-known Broadway actor. married today at Caxton hall register office,
 The ceremony was performed at 6 a. m.
 Notice of intention to marry was given yesterday, It Is Miss Sidneys second marriage. In l036 she ob' tained an uncontcsEed divorce from Bennett Cerf. New York publisher
 Adler Is the son of the late Jacob r. Adler. tragediap of the Jewish stage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
GERMANS IN WORKOUTS

Chestnut Hill. Mass, Aug. l3 -- CUPD The German Dayis Cup team was expected to hold It's firs workout today at Longwood Crlckei Club in preparation for It's Inter zone matches next week agalns either Japan or Australia. Hennef Henkel, seasoned yo~ig interna 2 tionaiist, will be 0ermanys chief hope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
TRAVELLER. &, LIKES PLANE

Niles, o. = (UP) Simon P. Bly, craft. 83, has ridden in every kind of land vehicle and every kind of water vehicle except . submarine. but is sold on airplanes after fly ing for the first time. The vehicles in which Bycraft has ridden in- clude . timber wheel OK cart, 6 dug-out birch canoe and an ocean liner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
Fratenal News
Hawthorne Lodge

Members of Hawthorne lodge. Sons of St. George, meeting last night at ForestcrS' hall, made plans for taking part in the grand lodge convention at Bridgeport today. A large delegation from this city was to leave for the con- vention today.
 State officers from the local lodge are A. K. Warren and AL bert Tassell, grand trustees, Will liam Bowers, grand pianist; and John Bunting, delegate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13

Not reapp0inted after serving a four-ycar term as customs col IcctOr for Connecticut, Mrs. Fan nie Dixon Wclch, prominent wO- man Democrat. Is remaining in her post as a temporary appOin- tee. Senators Augustine Loncr- gan and Francis T. MalOncy failed to recommend her reap pOintmcnt at the last session of congress.
 Mrs. WeIch's term expired July 31. She Is remaining on duty until successor has been ap- pointed. She can be replaced without notice at any time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
SpeedwelI Lodge

Speedwell lodge, Knights of Pythias, will be represented at tho annual grand lodge outing at Seymour, Sept. H.. Plans for local participation were made at a lodge meeting last night at Pythian hall.
 The outing program includes sports. entertainment and refresh- fnents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
To The Democrat)

Columbia, August 13-Gov. Wil- bur L. Cross, leading q group of eminents in the Democratic state ranks gathered at the home here of Fannie Dixon WelcS, collector of customs. was expected to make reply this afternoon to various charges of former Tax Commis- sioncr William H. Blodgett con- corning reductions in the state de- partment of education.
 Governor Cross was prepared to take issue with the former tax
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
LOS ANGELES HORSE TOWN

Pasadena. Cal, CUP)-Los An- gelcs' horse population now num- bcrs 2,202 horses, constituting the most densely horse populated coun- ty in the United States. The pop- ulation consists of 1 l,404 livery ani- mals and 798 boarding animals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13

Some species of cockroaches are capable of flying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24

this moon. You know, Sally, everything Is Q coincidence in Q way. Beginning with the accident, ending with my coming here. Have I told you how that came about?" His gray eyes rested on her ear- nestly How pretty she was, like some silver princess in her white dress in the moonlight. Sally Blair, queen of her small secure universe in which he still felt an alien, would continue to feel so until he made his own way, conquered ms bad leg, proven himself.
 "No. you haven't told me" Sally said. She wished he would let that wait until some other time ana place, too. She wished she need not keep the truth from him, even for a little while. Suppose he found out, before she had chance to tell hirn?' Suppose he misun- derstood again?
 But she must not, she would not think of things like that. Not with the moon looking down on them, not on 8 night like this.
 Tell me another time," Sally said. Lets just be happy tonight, shall we? Happy and gay. Let's just be glad that you are here, whether it's a coincidence or luck or fate, or whatever it is. Let's be content to know that we are friends"
 That should be enough for any, one," Dan returned gravely. Then he smiled at her. He picked up her hand, SO small and soft, that lay between them. "I'll be con- tent with that-for while, Sally Blair. But not for always"
 He raised her hand toward his lips = for a breathless moment, during which Sally's heart nearly stopped beating, she thought he was going to put it against them
 But instead he put it gently down between them once more. Some day - when I've licked a few things that have rather got the best of me now" Dan said, "somedy I'll tell you why I shan't be satisfied with that always. But we must wait awhile, Sally. You will wait, won't you-until then?"
 "Yes," Sally said, and her voice held all the breathless wonder of the beauty of the night, 'Ill wait, Dan."
 Forever would not be too long to wait, if that waiting brought what she hoped it would bring for them.
 CTO Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24

But if the day had to come when he had to lose his little girl Sam Blair had satisfied himself that he would not mind losing her so much to a fine young man like this Rev. holds. Oh, he had had his own motives in procuring the lad job, in inviting him into his home. It was just as well to size a person up by personal contact.
 What a lucky girl you are, Sally Blair," Dan said. ITO have such a man for your father. You must be mighty proud of him."
 Sally said. T most certainly am." She was so pleased that her father and Dan had got on so we'll She might have known they would. That only went to prove how right she was in knowing that Dan did belong in her world = the real world that lay underneath the gaudy, glittering surface. Her fa- ther had been a poor boy like Dan once; he had had to make his own way up and he had succeeded by his own efforts.
 T didn't know" Dan was say ing, "that your father was a client of Devon and Devons. I certainly was surprised when MT. Frank Devon asked me to bring those pa pers out here this evening. It cer- tainly was coincidence, wasn't it?"
 
 Sally laughed lightly. She gath cred her wild skirt carefully as she sat down on a stone bench at the far end of the rose garden, a bench that you'd give them box seat, If they wanted to look at the moon. as her father had advised them. "Yes, it was, wasn't it?" she said. Some day she would tell Dan the whole truth of the matter. That her father had got him his posi- ton at Devon and Devons. That, as a matter of fact, Sam Blair was the biggest stockholder in the firm. But this was not the time, or the place. Not with moon like that.
 Aren't you going to sit down?" Sally asked, dimpling up at him. Her father had said they shoun tolk of less serious matters. Aren't you going to look at the moon, Dan Reynolds? See, it's looking at us! It's wondering what we are think ing about and If we really appre- ciate lovely night like this" It was a night made just for looking at the moon. A night of soft spring air that was like a caress, of signing breezes and whispering small insects. A night made, perhaps, just for them. 1 Dan sat down beside her He said, I'm thinking what a lucky guy I am to be here - looking at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Brozil Prepares to Top Its Vast HinterIond

THE frontier days, so epic in the | history of the United States, are still ahead of vast, sprawling Brazil. But the country is moving in on the hinterland with a new vigor, following the path of the rails as did America from the roaring forties to the eighties.
 The lack of transportation has long retarded Brazil's economic growth. But now a big scale pro- gram is to be launched in both road and rail routes. Navigation improvement is planned as well.
 Reports indicate that thousands of miles of railroad will be built. inland as far as the states of Goyaz and Matto Crosse and ex- tensive highway construction will open up the back country as far north as Bahia. At the same time there will be wholesale reorgan- ization of the government-owned steamship lines with view to tapping new resources of the in- credibly rich and undaveloped country.
 So vast is Brazil that some boundaries have never been sur- veyed. Official estimates place its area at 3,285,319 square miles. The population approximates 45,000,000. Brazil is the largest state in South America, exceeding the size of Continental United States, exclusive of Alaska, by 250,000 square miles. It has coast line on the Atlantic of 4106 miles. and the country extends 2691 miles from north to south and 2500 miles east to west. The northern half is the great heavily wooded basin of the Amazon, 1854 miles long. In all its rivers Brazil possesses 10000 miles of navigable waters.
 Brazil is shown above on a map stamp of the country issued in 1927.
 Copyright 1888. NEA Service. 1nc.l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
CHAPTER XIII

Sally had been right = Dan did fit in with herself and her father. Dinner was very pleasant affair. MT. Blair led the young man on, drawing him into conversation, en- couraging him to give his view point on various topics, business, politics, world problems, even bring ing him to talk of more personal matters, as well.
 Dan proved to be a most inter- esting talker, once he forgot his reserve, and, what is even more important, good listener. Sally's father appeared to enjoy his com pany thoroughly, so much so that as the lovely spring evening wore on, Sally wondered if she was go- ing to have Dan to herself or not!
 i've about talked myself hoarse," !" her father said, throwing away his cigar after one last puff. "Now I'm going on indoors" they had been making their tour of the garden "and leave you young people to yourselves" He had that twinkle in his eye as he beamed on them. He thought what fine looking pair of youngsters they were, his Sally looking prettier than usual, it seemed in her fluffy white dress with it's wide skirt and blue sash, her dark curls held in place with 8 matching ribbon, her dark eyes bright, this young Reynolds - and a finer boy Sam Blair had yet to meet!-trim and well groomed in his neat gray suit, his gray eyes so steady, his face bit flushed up, too from the earnestness of some of his pet theories which he had been ex- pounding.
 "It's too fine 8 night to go in," the boy protested. Were glad of your company, sir. I can't begin to thank you for your hospitality, or tell you how much I have ap- preciated it."
 "You will always find a welcome in our home, won't he, Sally?" MT. Blair returned in his hearty way. There was no nonsense about this bog. Maybe because he realized that life was serious, as well as a beautiful gift. Maybe because he had to earn his way. Take boys like young Corey, whose fathers had too much money, their paths were made too smooth for them: maybe it was not altogether their fault if they did not develop as much character as they should.
 'eNo, I'll be going indoors" Sal- y'S father said. He had not for 4sotten what it was to be young on a night like this. Tt is a fine night, as you say, my lad. But there's also a touch of dampness that won't do this old mans rheumatics any good. You two youngsters look at the moon and talk about less serious matters for spell. And don't for get to come out and share dinner with us again. Whether you've papers to deliver from Frank De- von's office or not"
 He chuckled to himself as he vent on indoors. What a match maker he was turning out to be-!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
YULETIDE PARTY
 AT PLATES MILL
Community Club Members Entertain Children of
 Lincoln School

The Platts Mill Community held its annual Christmas party last night at its rooms. The program was featured by a series of songs, sketches and songs presented by pupils of Miss Kathryn Doherty of Lincoln school.
 Included in the entertainment were: Our Tree" by Pauline Mac Lean and Dorothy Schmidt; "A Christmas Tree Lass" by Lucille Schmidt; Christmas" by Marshall Scholar; "I'd like to be a Little Gift" by Eleanor Alvey; "A Christ mas Gift by Lorraine PronovoSt; ''Be Thoughtful" by Kenneth Rus sell; "A Merry Christmas Star" by Lorraine DesSereault; "The Mouse'S Christmas Letter" by Joan Promo vost; ''On Christmas" by Virginia Cone. and Santa Brought me a Dolly" by the entire group.
 Harry MacLean, ST., was chair man of the committee in charge and Conrad Ranney was assistant chairman. Other members were Kathryn Doherty, John Dillon, Mrs. William Dessereault, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Lattimer, Miss Edna Mac Lean, Ruth Metz. Harry MacLean, Jr, Mrs. Gustave Metz, Harry Stew art, Jr, Lester Lattimer and Albert Oemke.
 Christmas carols were sung by a chorus consisting of the following children: James, Harold and Ray 11ond Alvey, Rita Desureault, Mar jorie and Clifford Doolittle, James Cone, Harry and Raymond Stew art, Harry and Alma Mclean, Vic torina Heche, Phyllis Aldrich, Ali- cia Dillon, Ruth Metz, Robert Pe- titjean, Harriet and Marcelle Pro- novost, Edwin Mahan, Lucille and William Schmidt, John Dillon and Edwin Mahan entertained with drum selections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
cRANll)M CR ckERs

some Of the following statements are true. Some are false. Which are Which2
 The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France. :. q The arclnive is a small salt water hsh. { The Irish potato was first ssroverad in America.
 Hissing iz . sisu of displeasure VI Japan. Z.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
CAST OF CHARACTERS

SALLY BLAIR - heroine. She had everything that popularity could win her, except DAN REYNOLDS - hero. He might have had Sally but while he was king on skis
 the social whirl. So But go on with the story.
 Yesterday: Dan has told Sally that he will come back again and she waits for him, realizing that he fits into her world as no other man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
n. M. REG U. s. PAT. OFF.
By BILL PORTER AND GEORGE SCARED

OEOhOE OOtAnDO
 Wally Vernon made his first stage appearance at the age of 1-2 years . his father carried him on |. played first stage role at three '. ran away from military school when seven trouped with road shows and in vaudeville worked as a master of ceremonies in St. Louis for seven years rejected movie offers because they wanted him to play gangster roles {. finally was signed to do comedy .. now work ing in Chasing Danger"
The Washington times., 1938-05-21

ana Maryland. A0OCnef yea +
should see Betty Broadway or Hol
lywood bound she's that good!
The Melody Club presents a
grand indoor finale before opening
the roof next week. A complete
new show steps out which not only
features several ultra single spots
but includes the internationally IA
NOUS Milray line. Six girl rhythm
dancers provide a hoofing back
ground for the wiSecrackS and
songs Of Jimmy Costello. emcee
imported from the French Casino:
Evelyn Allen, torchanteuse, and
several others, including q keen
dance team whose name is being
withheld as q pleasant surprise to
Melody Club fans.
Einhardt Brodt, who makes
those two-inch.thick frosted juleps
at the Wardman cocktail lounge, Is
having double vision trouble these
days. His cure should be glasses
and not the frosted kind. either
Save those for me, Einhardt.
Commissioner Mel Hazen and his
gang dropped into the Metronome
room after the Cotton Ball last
eve to sample the mixologist's con-
coction.
So T.
I warned you guys and gels to
get down to the Blue Grotto be
fore it folds. Tonight's the finale
and it winds up with q grand party.
Last night "Yuhall Sho' missed