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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-22

which about 5000 cubic yards Of
concrete have been placed. The river
has been diverted and $4,000 cubic
yards of material excavated.
A third tunnel, 10 feet 9 inches in
diameter and 1000 feet long, now
more than half completed.
Eighteen miles Ct canal, which in
cludes some cuts as deep as 40 feet,
eand many small structures. :,
Of the work remaining to be let
to contract, one section, including six
miles of canal and two short tunnels,
has been advertised and the bids
should be ready for award soon.
The construction. to date has cost
approximately $5,O1O,O0o and has
provided $4,000 man hours of
employment. More than SIS, cars of
cement, 100 cars of steel and l6
cars of lumber have been usede.
The Roza division ls adjacent to
divisions of the project already com
pleted. Storage facilities for its IT
rigation water supply already have
been provided in the construction
necessary for divisions of the project
now in operation.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-22
ROZA PROJECT IS
PROGRESSING RAPIDLY

Work has been completed on two
major tunnels, major siphon, and
FL miles of canal, good progress is
being made on another tunnel, div
ersion dam and IS miles of canal;
and three other contracts involving
canal construction remain to be let
before water can be delivered to the
first OF $4,000 acres of dry land in
cluded in the project.
This was the picture of the con-
struction of the new Roza division
of the Yakima project as reported to-
day by John G. Page, Commissioner
of the Bureau of Reclamation, to Sec
rotary of the Interior Harold L. lex
es in summarizing its progress
The work completed includes:
Two tunnels, each II feet in diam
eter, of combined length of 1890
feet. They were begun in March,
1885, the first features of the pro-
ject to be started, and were accepted
by the Bureau in May, 1888.
The Pomona siphon, Is feet, 4 i'm
ches in diameter and 1910 feet long,
a reinforced concrete barrel to carry
the canal across the Yakima River
was accepted in August, 1888.
Two sections of canal: One seven
mile stretch of bench flume between
the tunnels, was completed and &C
cepted last August, and another IA
miles long, including about 9 miles
of canal lined with concrete. was
completed and accepted in October.
The work in progress includes:
The Roza diversion dam in the va
kima River, begun in August, in
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-22
EXPRESSES APPRECIATION
FOR XMAS SEALS

Directing public attention toward
the progress that has been made In
the battle against tuberculosis, DR..
John E. Nelson, Chairman of the Tu-
berculosis Committee OF the Washing
ton State Medical Association, ex-
presses appreciation of the part play
ed by Christmas Seals in this life-giv-
ing campaign.
"For more than 80 years, public
interest in the tuberculosis problem
has been best shown" said DR.. Nell
son, "by the support given the an
nual sale of Christmas Seals.
"That progress has been made in
the campaign against tuberculosis, re
he said, sis indicated by declining
death rate. Much credit for this de-
crease can be given to the Christmas
Seals, ais their purchase by the public
has supplied funds for the wide
spread educational program conduct.
ed for years by volunteer tuberculos-
is organizations.
However" he continued, "tu-
berculosis still remains the greatest
health hazard of our young people,
and the very nature of this disease
makes it menace in every commun-
ity. Any money that is spents for
Christmas Seals lis now being Given
to everyone in Washington through
the local county tuberculosis leagues
or committees.
This sale closes Christmas Eve.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-22

Published Every Thursday Morning
In the Interest Of Couiee City and
the Neixhboring Vicinity.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-12-22
COULEE CITY DISPATCH
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Entered at the postoffice at Coules
City. WASH. as second-class matter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
ARNOLD BULLOCK
 OFFERS RECITAL
Pianist Entertains Matta= tuck Musical Arts SO-
 Ciety Last Night

A piano recital by Arnold Bullock featured the program of the Feb ruary meeting of the Mattatuck Musical Arts society last night at Davenport hall. MT. Bullock is graduate of the Yale school of music.
 The society voted a contribution to the Mcdowell scholarship fund, at the meeting presided over by Mrs. J. Winfred Beecner, president. A nominating committee, consisting of Mrs. Charles Foster, Mrs. Louis Stocking, Miss Florence Cassidy and Mrs. Lucian Derouin will report April 1.
 An organ recital for the benefit of the society's scholarship fund will be given at the First Methodist church, March T, by Thomas Rich ner, who recently appeared here as piano soloist with the Mozart Sin foniette ensemble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22

To Princeton University came telegram from motion picture company requesting, in 100 worlds consignment of six crickes that would chrp n tourtour time and the key of G. All the crlckets II any, Ill the vicinity of the movie company have been found to chp only in B-fa and with very little attention to beats The
 musical crickets were wanted for special song number in coming show. The biology department at Princeton was little scornu of the whole matter but then it had no no wish for any, which may have affected it's point of view However the telegram was not toSSeo into a wastebasket It was turned over to the music department There professor expressed surprise that any crckets chirped only in Bflat He also said that he didn't think crckets chrped in ourfour time natur- ally and doubted whether they could be taught to do so His practical suggestion that the movie people trans nose their music to fit the local B-at Gryllidae
 mere outsider rises to ask why they didn't appeal to Walt Disney His crckets and other creatures do whatsoever he wants them to.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
URGES FORMATION
 OF YOUTHS CORPS
Capt. Baxter in National Defense Address Cites
 AmeriCa's Needs

Adequate national defense makes necessary a larger navy and army for the United States, declared Capt. Richard Baxter of Middlebury in an address at the Y. M. c. A. lobby forum last night. The speaker was introduced by Commander William T. Harrington of Corp. Coyle post, American Legion.
 The Monroe Doctrine, said Capt. Baxter has committed the United States to a policy of protecting both North and South America from ag- gression. This requires navy much larger in size than the present one. Likewise, h said, the army should be enlarged and improved, with a great deal of new compliment being added.
 State Chaplain
 Capt. Baxter is state chaplain of the Reserve Officers association. He is a former Episcopalian minister and eco chaplain.
 recommendations that the reserve forces be augmented were made by Capt. Baxter. He said that young mems reserve corps should be or ganized.
 Following his address in which Captain Baxter stressed economic and psychological factors contribut- ing to war, Americas present state of preparedness and Americas vital needs in event of war, Captain Bax- tr answered a number of questions from a large number of young men, who showed unusual interest in world events. Major Newton Alex ander, state president of the Reserve Officers Association also supplied information when requested by Capt. Baxter and the audience.
 Adequate Defense
 A supper meeting of the Exchange club next Monday night in the Press club will include an address by Captain Edwin 0. Gluntz, of the Infantry Reserve, on "Why We Need Adequate Defense"
 A sohrt meeting of the club was held last night. The talk by Capt. Gluntz is one of series being given before local organizations by vari- ous speakers under tn sponsorship of the Reserve Officers association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
Quintuplets Try Out Their New Skis
Falls Fail to Hamper Efforts to Master
 Winter Sport
By NEA Service

By NEA Service
 Callander, Ont, Feb. 21.-Nobody was much surprised here by the fact that the Dionne quintuplets were little puzzled by skis.
 Many older and more experi- enced heads (and feet) have been tangled up by the slippery Scan- dinavian snow-scuttles. In fact the quints have been doing much better on skis this winter than many older people.
 Naturally they were much mys- tified the first time the long skids were strapped to their feet, but there was no fear, and all struck out boldly. Every time one of the little girls fell-and this happened frequently-there would be a gen. eral rush to her aid, and more than once it ended with all five laundering in the powdery snow.
 And five quintuplets in a scram- ble is pretty scrambley, even without benefit of five pairs of skis.
 To date, Marie appears to be the ski champion. Although Yvonne is usually in the lead with new enterprises, it has been Marie who shouted encourage ment and directions whenever one of the other girls attempted some thing more fancy than merely trying to stay erect on the un- stable runners.
 The quints have not yet at tempted any downhill slides on their skis or any fancy "gelan- desprungs." Up to now they have been quite pleased to be able to stand up on the runners, and to shuttle cautiously along on the level. But they give considerable promise of later proficiency in this king of northern winter sports.
 Winter sports enthusiasts who have taken up skiing will go a long way and slide down many a mountain before they see any mere fetching ski costumes than those of the quints. Thigh-length white fur coats with white fur caps to match over snow-suits and white boots make a fetching ensemble.
 The hats are even provided with dainty earlaps to keep little ears from freezing in temperatures that have gone as low as 30 degrees below zero in Bonneville this winter.
 Despite all the snow and the bitterly cold weather. King Win ter has yet to register single frcst-bite among the quints. The nurses are always most careful about the way the sisters dress to go out.
 Partly as a result of interest in the quints, the North Bay neighborhood is experiencing a mild boom in winter sports. There is a ski run in the nearby moun- tains and skating on the lake when the ice, which often freezes rough, will permit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
BUILDING MATERIALS
 TO BE DISPLAYED

A special one-day exhibition of What Is New in Building Mate rials" will open in the Colonial room of The Elton tomorrow, under the sponsorship of the Connecticut Lum- Der company, ir cooperation with several other lumber, roofing and building supply concerns. The ex- hibit will be open for public inspec- tion from noon to 5:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
Methodists Observe
 2OOth Anniversary
Church Dinners in All Sections of United States to
 Commemorate Founding Wednesday March 2

Approximately 10000 churches across the country will be the scene of these dinners which are to be linked together by nationwide broadcast over the facilities of the Mutual Broadcasting System.
 Second Event
 This series of dinners is the sec- ond of the major anniversary cele- brations planned by the church, the first having been the United Meth odist Council meeting which brought 4,OO0 of the church's leaders to- gether in Chicago early in February.
 To all of these people gathered in the churches on aMrch 2 and to the millions of others listening in their homes, the highlight of the evening will be the broadcast pre- senting singer Jeanette Macdonald, Congressman Bruce Barton, and Senior Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes. The speakers are to discuss reli- gion,s role and the church's func- tion in the present day scene. Bishop Hughes and Congressman Barton will speak from Washing ton. Miss Macdonald will be heard from Hollywood. The program is to be broadcast at 10 o'clock eastern standard time.
 Report on Movement
 Coming as 1t does on Ash We'd nesday, the Methodist dinner will give the church an opportunity to examine and report to itself. Word will be carried into every church and home of the progress of the Million Unit Fellowship Movement, the great spiritual movement now on within the denomination, and of the future that awaits the religious forces in this changing world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22

Within the past week two interesting articles about Ramon de Valera, prime minister of the newly formed and named Erie have proved timely and readable The one appeared in the last issue of Commonwea te other in the magazine section Of the New York Times Both articles entirely different but each presented Mr. de Valera as the two writers found him. The article in Commonweal by an American cousin who wrote of him in familiar fashion, telling of little known events of Devs early e the plan for his escape from an English prison most ngeniousy devised, and his departure from New York with the writer's father for Ireland when not more than year old In the Times article we get impressions from who has quite re- gently interviewed MT. De Valera finding him sincere, and equal representation for a both north and south. Anyone who has ever spoken with MT De Valera receives the same impression as that of the Times writer we speak of simple man with single purpose, who has no idea of glory and fame for himself man of purpose and no "manneriSmS."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
ORT TO SPONSOR
 DESSERT BRIDGE

The works of the great French dramatist, Moiiere, were discussed by Miss Dora A1ilenky, local teacher, at a meeting of the Waterbury Chapter of the American Ort at The Elton yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Isaac Greenberg, secretary, acted as chairman of the meeting in the absence of Mrs. A. Henry Weisman, president.
 Miss Milenky reviewed seven of Moliere's greatest works, outlining them as to plot and structure.
 Thirty women attended the meet ing. Plans were made for a dessert bridge, to be held March 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22

Appreciative pensioner. If ever a man needed smelling salts to from astOnishment been that Ingham county, Michigan pension official to as mothers pension explaining she didn't need it any longer. The widow Mrs. Emma Fleischauer, was left destitute after the 1929 stock market crash and there after eked out meager living on her pension. Then her stocks began to come back, and now are paying dividends. As soon as she had saved up the amount she had received in pensions she returned the to Ingham county, with her apprecative thanks. In this mercenary world of ours such action is almost incOn ceivable Applause please. for the Widow Fleischauer. It may never happen again
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22

Shows Americans like shows on grand scale One week it is the dog show next ice carnival Each week finds something fine and something big going on at the Grand Central Palace Madison Square Garden in New York Right the Sportsmen's Show is on at the Grand Central Palace and those that feel the call of the wild are hing themselves thither In another month the Palace" will be transformed into howery kingdom when the Flower Show holds forth with It's roses and rock gardens orchids and oleanders
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
SERIOUS CHARGES
 AGAINST YOUTH

States Attorney Lawrence L. Lew is will prefer serious statutory charges against William Sims, g, colored, in superior court tomorrow, before Judge Frank P. McEvoy and jury. Several other criminal mat ters are said to be under consider ation of the states attorneyy, for presentation to the court.
 Sims has pleaded not guilty to two charges. Dates of the offenses have been reported by County Detective Roland G. filling as October 30 and Nov. 2, 1887.
 Sims nas been in the county jail since his arrest, awaiting trial. He will be represented by Public De- fender William W. Gager.
 Miss Boosey and MT. Malt, son of an innkeeper, were married recent ly in Gravesend, England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22

More than 100000 Methodists are to sit down together Wednes- day, March 2, in series of church dinners celebrating the 200th an- niversary of the founding of the Methodist societies by John Wesley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
. BEHIND THE SCENES WASHINGTON
WOUBUB OW UOBT6BN Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Roosevelt Sc m Losing Ground in New York State Unless Jackson Gets Democratic Nomi- nation for Governor; Dewey w o uld B e Strong Republican Can didate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
Tall Tower Topics
D1PsY-DooDLE
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

DIPSY-DOODLE You don't have to know music Or how to make apple strudel, To get laugh when Gladys and Charlie Sing the Dipsy-Doodle What romping tempo, Bergen, wasn't that cuteO Especially when young Charlie Called for notes from the flute. It might have been Tibbet and Gladys To hear those two so chummy, Swingy- gy-swing swinging it Instead of lady and dummy. Now who is there to know Whether it be swing or strudel The very best duet of the week Is that famous Dipsy-Doodle
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
POPULATION RISES

Jerusalem-(UP)-The population of Palestine increased by about 4OOO to 1,320,872 in the third quarter of 1887, according to the current bulle- tin of vital statistics. The increase was partly due to seasonal migra- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
To days Answers to
 cRANlUM CRACKERS
Problem on Page IA.

Police arrested the bellhop as the slayer because Murdoch's personal effects include no cigarets nor any trace of them - yet the bellhop said he had delivered a package of them to Murdoch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. The Duces Club will put their annual minstrel a-star revue Friday evening at the Mount Carmel Community House under the direction of Michael Purcaro and Maurice Eter gino The cast will include such favOrites as Lena Pa dulo, Rose Barzino, Michael DevnO, Tony Crosse, SaIerno Jennie Perrone Joe Bergentino, Edith Rossi Tony Demes John GrappOne and Olga Ciarlelli hope to see you Friday. Maurice EterginiO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22

The Nazi's governments plans for improving the land include the im- portation of 30,000 Italian farm hands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
Here and there

Here and there . Lena Gugliotta choo-chooed to N Y today where she planned to attend the Washing tons Birthday matinee of "Three WatZeS." Dr. AL bert Lord pastor the First Congregational Church, Merden the past 35 years has rendered his resgna ton to take effect in the next three months He is the father of Phillips Lord known to radio fans Seth Parker" and later as conductor of the We the People, program and has been in the ministry for 40 years Today the 53rd day of 1938 only SIP oays to Christ mas do your shopping early. \. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Shea spent Sunday in Worcester visiting the formers home there . Phil B. Thompson was busy passing out at the Waterbury Hospital Sunday It son, Phillip Byron Thompson Dave Corcoran of South Norwalk, player and umpire in the old Connecticut Baseball League died in New Haven Sunday Many Waterbury old timers will remember Dave who great pal of Roger Connor. Connie D'Angeo, recently discharged from Valentine party the other evening at which the host esses were Angela Marciano Mary Ranaudo and Anne Raimo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22

Ireland is warning on those who attempt to get unemployment funds by fraud.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-22
AnSlUers To
 Test Questions


 Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6. l. Paris.
 2. Gem State. 3. David Lloyd George. 4. American painter. 5. Joseph F. Kennedy. 6. The Holy Grail. ]. Port Said. 8. Sage of Monticello. 9. Praetorian Guard. 10. One shot.
Evening star., 1938-03-23
TWizzler Answer.

The police asked each suspect what
the human fly's performance was?
They knew that the pickpocket
couldn't work and watch too.
Evening star., 1938-03-23

THE political career of John P.
Gaines. Wing Representative from
Kentucky, is one of the strangest on
the records. His political life began
when he represented Boone County for
several years in that States legislative
body.
While his popularity was at a peak.
Gaines Joined the American forces in
the Mexican War. At the Battle Of
incarnation in January, lS47. Gaines
was captured by the Mexicans, taken
to Mexico City and thrown in Jail
Meanwhile. back in Kentucky elec-
tions were going on. The Whig party,
grasping at Gaines popularity in the
State and not realizing that he was
at the time prisoner in a Mexican
Jail. picked him as their candidate
for Representative to the Thirtieth
United States Congress.
Gaines, strange as It seems. won the
election-while still a prisoner! He
soon managed to escape and make
his way back to the United States. He
served until March 3, 1849, losing an
attempt at reelection.
In 1850 Gaines became Governor
Of the Oregon Territory and served
for three years.
Evening star., 1938-03-23

West opened the king of clubs, and
the contract appeared hopeless indeed.
Noting that one trump lead would give
his opponents the opportunity OF CASH
ing at least three diamond tricks,
declarer, for want OF. anything better
to do, led diamond from dummy.
East jumped in with the king, and the
defense now had q misunderstanding.
West signaled with the seven, figuring
that that showed a diamond honor
and called for a trump lead. But East,
misconstruing the signal, followed with
the ace and another diamond. Vests
queen was forceo, and declarer
trumpcd in dummy, then ruffed q
club and took a spade finesse. After
trumping another club, declarer again
finessed spades, then played the ace,
east trumping and Geclarer over
trumping.
Declarer next played the ace of
hearts, and when East dropped the
eight, he had a glimmering of hope
II East now held the blank king OF
hearts, declarer would still be set, as
he would win the trump lead and re-
turn a club. thus assuring a second
trump trick. Declarer therefore
assumed that casts one remaining
heart was the ten On the play of the
Jack of hearts the king and ten
dropped together, and an impossible"
contract had been made.
(Copyrisht, 193S)
Evening star., 1938-04-12
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Dictator.

The Dictator.
One night I dreamt I was a king.
Or emperor, or some such thing
And sat upon gilded throne
And spoke up in naughty tone.
While courtiers knelt and flattered me
And when jested, laughed with glee;
And trembled lest might, some day,
Chop off their heads or stop their pay.
Then my prime minister drew nigh.
He was crude and husky guy.
The way he bluffed me was shame.
He showed me where to sign my name.
At Royal rights he seemed to scoff.
He told me just where I got off.
My secretaries flouted me.
My minstrels all sang off key.
And when travelled forth in state.
An anarchist found in wait
Who fired shot and then got hissed
BY all the crowd because he missed.
On, welcome sound Oh, sweet relief
My old alarm clock ends my grief.
Take back the scepter and the crown!
Just lead me to my job down town.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
Help From the President.

Washington owes debt of thanks to
President Roosevelt for his request to
Congress for action this session on the
long-pending local airport matter.
The President, approaching the prob
lem from a realistic viewpoint of the
difficulties involved, did not content
himself with mere request for action.
He laid down specific plan upon which
there should be a general agreement Of
opinion.
The stumbling block in the way Of
local airport legislation since 1926. when
the first bill was introduced authorizing
development Of the Gravelly Point site,
always has been the question Of the best
location. The President. recognizing that
there Is no one site meeting all require
nents for the ideal airport available in
this vicinity. advocated two sites. one
close to the downtown section, usable