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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-06
REBELS BOMB
LOYALISTS ON
BROAD SCALE,
Action Taken by Franco
Because Belligerent
Rights Withheld

HENDAYE, FRANCO-SPANISIl
FRONTIER, Dec. 6. (UP)-Gen-
eralissimo Francisco Franco yes
terdav sent $50 planes into action
against the entire Ioyalist east
coast from the Pyrenees to AL
meria in which his headquarters
described as retaliation" for An
plo-French refusal to grant him
belligerent rights.
Carrying out his published warn
ings of intense aerial lombard
ments of 100 military detectives"
With loyalist territory, Franco di-
rected Severe bombing raids yes
terday all along the Mediterranean
seaboard, with two morning at
tacks on Barcelona.
Over the weekend, Frances
Rmgos Headquarters reported, 80
indrpendent bombing raids were
staged against loyalist cities and
towns. inflicting enormous dam
ace and taking heavy tolls of life.
The British and French pre-
miers, meeting in Paris recently,
decided that any grant Of belllg-
crcnt rights to Franco must be
made by the London non-inter-
vontion committee and be depend
emf upon withdrawal of foreign
s.volunteers" from both Spanish
The SO new villages added to
the list of towns. where frantic
evacuation already is underway,
are scattered from Sagunto past
Valencia and Carthagena south
ward to Alicante but most are in
Catalonia.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-06

ance of peace. :: tho
"What i would emphasize Is tne
maintenance of successful ue
mocracy at home. Necessarily
democratic methods within a ma
tion,s life entail change-the kiho
of changes through local process process
es described by Justice Caraoz ,',
the kind of change to meet m ,oh
social and economic needs t aavor,,l
ment."
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-06
Cagers
ToOpenPractice

The Hendersonville Bearcats
will open basketball practice for
the coming season on Wednes-
day, Coach John Stephens an
nounced today.
Prospects for the season are
good with a number of last sea-
sons players available, Coach
Stephens said.
Girls basketball practice has
been in progress for about a
month under the direction of
Miss Walker.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-06
TECHNOLOGY QUERIES

TOLEDO, O. (UP)-The tech
nology department Of the Toledo
publio library answered $500
queries for Toledoans in one
month-an increase of Sd per
cent over the preceding month.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-06
BRITONS SEE u. S.
FRIENDSHIP GAIN
CONTINUED from page one)

lCOIllllu''t iioiAi PNS
keen on growing" the Daily Mail
said. .,,,
The Daily Herald said that
"President Roosevelt is deter
mined that neither Europe nor
other continents, nor the United
States itself shall ever Forget
America is the greatest and
strongest democracy and as such
capable Of playing a decisive part
in the future of the world.
at is inevitable that challenge
is rising not merely to democracy
as a political system but to all
such qualities as tolerance. mercy
and kindness which should make
democrats everywhere wish to
stand closer together.
at is in that spirit of friend
ship based on common faith that
opinion here welcomes the remark
able declaration by the president
of the United States yesterday"
An elderly Japanese woman
has seventeen grandsons, all
fighting in China.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-06
COURTESY COPS"

LONDON. (UP) - Courtesy
cops" have reduced the number
of accidents on the roads they
patrol by 20 per cent, so their
corps is to be increased.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-06

The Judging difficult than usual this time due
the fine tributes paid the Duke Power company on the
nature of service it renders this community .
The first prize of two tickets to the Carolina theatre
went to Mary Ann Leslie, 416 Second avenue east city,
and the second of one ticket to Mrs s. e. GREENWOOD OF
Mills River who was recently rstprize winner Tickets
have been mailed to these successful contestants.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-06
ANSWER THIS:

Which institution on this page usually deyotes
more thought, in its advertisements, to comn1un-
ity affairs and interests than it does to its own
service?
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-06

The total American income for
the last year when statistics are
available. 1885, was 60 billion
dollars.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-06

Does this years deb llk etc De
handled roughly or with gentle
ness? Certainly.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-06
zSH gel acquainted

Are you acquainted with the many services of these
firms?
Test your knowledge and you will perhaps win two
free tickets to the Carolina Theatre.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-12-06
ALL-STAR FIVE
CONTEST
Hendersonville Boys Beat
Spindale Athletics by
% to 81 Score

The Hendersonville All-StarS
hit their stride last night and de-
feated the favored Spindale Ath-
letic club, one of the best teams
in this section, by 33 to 81
score, at the Flat Rock gymna-
SUM.
The visitors got off to a slow
start and trailed 6 to % at the
end Of the first half, but staged
great rally in the second half
to almost Ovcrtake the locals.
1t was all Spindale in the third
and fourth periods, except for
three or four minutes of the final
quarter when the locals, leading
by only four points, stiffened and
held the visitors to one field goal
during the last three and one
half minutes.
The HenderSonville team was
paced by Pace with y points and
Williams with 10. Smalley led the
losers with 10 points.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01
RESORT OWNERS
FACE PROBLEMS
Marked Changes Made in
Shore Line By Devas.
tating Storm

Waterbury owners of property OF
shore resorts which were hard hit
by last weeks hurricane and tidal
wave face many problems. Prin-
cipal among them Is the marked
changes made In the shore line by
the devastating storm.
In many cases, the appearance Of
the shore has been altered ma
terially. Many property lines have
been blown or washed away, and
numerous lots have been reduced In
size.
The Southern New England Tele-
phone Co. and Connecticut Light a.
Power Co. report that service IN
the Waterbury district Is virtually
normal. In several parts Of the state,
however, 1t will be some time before
light and telephone service Is back
TO normally.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01
REEVES EXPLAINS
MANAGER CHARTER
200 Citizens Approve OF
Campaign to Obtain
Adoption OF Plan

Former Mayor Francis T. Reeves
explained the city manager charter
as recommended In 1920 by the COM
mission which he headed and o
group OF about 200 citizens last
night OF the Women's Club voiced
unanimous approval for O campaign
designed to obtain adoption OF this
charter for Waterbury by approval
OF the general assembly and O REFER
endum OF the voters,
The meeting was called by the
four surviving members OF the char
ter commission which undertook an
extensive survey OF the city's af-
fairs ten years ago and, at that
time, advocated the city manager
council form OF government for Wa
terbury. The charter was drawn up
for this type OF government and
Mr.. Reeves said that this same
charter. with q few revisionss would
be suitable at the present.
Julian Hearnez. who managed the
campaign for adoption Of the city
manager government OF Wheeling,
West Va, described the campaign
and said that O great deal OF pre-
paratory work Is necessary, that II
Is not enough merely 10 submit the
proposed charter 10 the legislature.
He suggested sending O question.
naire TO candidates for the legisla-
ture TO poll them on their attitudes
to the proposal.
Mr.. Reeves explained that the city
manager government would offer O
larger field OF selection OF candi-
dates and would simplify elections,
inasmuch as there would be only
four OF Ave persons to be chosen by
the voters as the council, which, In
turn, would select the city manager,
The chairman was authorized TO
appoint O committee to recommend
at O future meeting the procedure
OF obtaining legislative approval OF
the charter as proposed by the com.
mission In 1920 and TO undertake
outline for gaining favor among
the voters for the enterprise. Tho
committee, which Mr.. Reeves esti-
mated will number nine, or less, will
arrange for future meetings and
will seek cooperation Of oil groups In
the city for the plan.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01
Motorist, Pedestrian
Share Responsibility
Supt. OF Police Roach Gives Opinion on Highway
Safety; Quotes 10 Rules for Reducing Hazards

Responsibility for highway safe
ty rests with the motoriSt and the
pedestrian, says Police Superinten-
dent william J. Roach In @ safety
statement today. Safer roads, safer
cars, and better traffic regulations
mean nothing he says, unless the
driver and the pedestrian cooperate
In following rules OF courtesy and
common sense.
Supt. Roach cites 10 rules for
safe driving, emphasizing care and
courtesy. While the driver Is follow.
Ing the rules OF safety, he points
out, the pedestrian must do like
wise.
Weekly Statement
The statement by supt. Roach
follows:
"There Is nothing casual about
the discussion OF traffic safety. "
Is O subject that strikes deeply ut
the life and property OF every mod
ern man, woman and child. Annu-
ally, the lack OF II costs the lives
OF more than 10000 OF US; Injuries
O million more; and causes On an.
nual economic loss OF O billion and
O. half dollars. While we live In the
midst Of these correctiblc condi-
lions, as o body OF citizens we APP
parently do little about ". We leave
that matter IN the hands OF nation
al, state and municipal agencies,
These agencies oil accomplish fine
things, and are capable OF doing
more, but they are handicapped IN
doing q bigger Job because the pub
lie Is disinterested, and Is In O "let
George do "" frame OF mind"
I'VE have been steadily improv-
ing the safety OF our highways by
building safer roads; We have made
our automobiles safer by improving
brakes, steering mechanism, lights
and other safety devices: we have
been improving our traffic regula-
tons by adopting standard signs
and signals. Regular inspections OF
motor vehicles have been conducted
10 eliminate defective mechanism
and have ruled many thousand de-
fective cars off the road. But with
oil OF these highly desirable activi-
ties Of states, cities and towns, the
motor vehicle Is still O great hazard.
While we have been making our
highways and our motors safe, we
have not had as good success with
our motorists and pedestrians"
Cooperation
"The responsibility Is clearly UP
10 Us TO assist Our city and state In
reducing traffic accidents whether
we drive q car or not. This means
that every motorist has O real duty
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01
LOCAL CHESS CLUB
SPONSORS GAMES
Schedule Arranged for
Coming Season; Te nj
Players Selected

The board OF directors Of tho
Waterbury Chess Club, at O meet
ing held this week, announced that
during the season Just opening, the
club will be represented by team
consisting OF 10 players and q ten.
tative schedule OF matched calls Ton
Ave OF these 10 DO played In Water.
bury and nine OF them out Of town,
A program Of educational work IN
Chess was submitted by the preai-
dent, X. Keillor, and approved BY
the board. This program calls for
the formation OF three different
classes, beginners, intermediate and
advanced, who will receive instruc-
tons from members OF the club we'll
qualified 10 do this work.
In order 10 keep alive the interest
IN the Connecticut Chess leagIe. The
board approved the recommendation
OF the members and propose enter
Ing 0 team In the class y division
only. The better players viii DO
too busy with their outside matches
TO give any attention 10 entering
class A team.
The president has issued call fof
meeting 10 be held on Monday
evening az 800 y. m. at the homo
OF the secretary, l02 Woodland Ave,
10 discuss securing rooms for play.
All members and prospective meme
bers are urged 10 attend, or COM
inunicate with the secretary at p. @.
Box 800 NJ once regarding this.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01

Fire prevention week opens In
waterbury on October 0, as 1t does
In all cities Of the country, ana
continues during that week. This
means that members Of the once
Of the Fire Marshal will again fol-
low out the orders and instructions
OF the Board Of Fire Underwriters,
and the National Fire Protection
Association OF Boston, OF which the
learned Percy Bugbee Is the head,
and visit the public and private
schools Of the city and address the
students.
Loss Of Life
There have not been any serious
or great fires during the year, but
several persons just the same, have
lost their lives on account of fire.
Many will recall the fire early on the
evening Of February Z last, wherein
there was an explosion In the small
Office Of o gasoline station at No.
IL Wolcott street, and in which two
boys, Andrew Biondi OF l26 Wolcott
street, aged 10, and Almond Ciano,
20, Of 827 East Main street, died
as o result Of the terrible burns re-
ceived. Two other boys, Richard
Hager, 20, and William Byrnes, 81,
also suffered severe burns. And on
March 10 Dominic Scozzafava died
from burns received In house fire
during the night at 208-2i0 South
Elm street. His brother Joseph was
also seriously burned. Both were
asleep at the time the fire broke
out.
Burns also caused the death OF
Mrs. Alice Dow In her apartment
at II Prospect street, following q
fire as Of June rs.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01
Death Toll!
Hurricane Disaster to
Affect Previous
Low Mortality
Rate Record

The heavy death toll left In the
wake OF the worst hurricane dis
aster that the East has ever seen,
threatens 10 break the continuous
record OF low mortality which has
now prevailed for 10 months IN
succession. Present indications are
that the September death rate will
equal, or exceed, that for the cor
responding month OF last year.
For the first eight months Of
this year, however, the millions
of Industrial pollcyholders Of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany have experienced the lowest
level OF mortality ever obtained
for o corresponding period Of any
other year.
The record low death rate es-
tablished by the policyholders for
January through August was 10
per 1000, O drop OF 8,5 per cent
from the figure for the corre-
spending period OF 1887. New low
death rates for the eight-month
period we're established by q num-
Der OF diseases. A drop OF II per
cent In the tuberculosis death
rate was greater than any annual
rate OF decline recorded within
the last 10 years. This leads 10 the
belief that, for the first time In
the history OF the company, the
annual death rate for this disease
will fall IN 1888 TO below 30 per
100000. The mortality rate for au-
tomobile accident fatalities was
almost IS per cent below that for
the 1887 eieht-month period.
An indication OF the steadily I'm.
proving health among the policy
holders and general population Is
the fact that the death rate OF
10 per 1000 for August 1888 made
that month the latest In O series
OF sixteen TO attain o new low
mortality rate for 0 specified
month.
The causes OF death establish
ing new low mortality records, for
the January-August period were
scarlet fever, dipther'a, pneuinon-
ia-influenza, tuberculosis, diarrhea
and enteritis. appendicitis, chronic
nephritis, diseases OF pregnancy
and childbirth, homic!des and ac-
cidents.
1T Is practically certain that
the year-end will mark another
new minimum for the diseases OF
pregnancy and childbirth" the
StatiSticians say. "rhe decline, as
compared with last years figure,
for January 10 August inclusive,
10 ii.0 per cent.
Another noteworthy item Is tbs
reduction IN the fatality from au.
tomobile accidents Each month,
through August this year, has
registered q lower rate than tho
corresponding month IN 1887, with
the result that the cumulative rate
for the first eight months OF the
year Is almost 10 per cent below
that OF last year"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01

|HI-Y PROGRAMS
NOW UNDERWAY
Halloween SOciaIs and
Christmas Parties al.
ready Planned

The Hi-Y club season at the CEN
trial X. M. @. A. has started In full
swing. Six clubs are holding regu-
lar meetings. These clubs have
elected officers, drawn up a revised
club constitution and have planned
q six weeks program.
The following are the clubs that
have organized: Service club with
the following officers: President,
Walter Bryan, vice president, George
Kritzman, secretary, Howard Bates,
treasurer, Joe Laone, and /. g. G. re-
porter, Howard Bates; Gamma Hi-Y,
president, Francis Bergin, vice pres
ident, Herbert d airing, secretary,
John Lynch, treasurer, Don Moffatt,
I. @. @. reporter, Herbert Darling;
Cadets Hi-Y, president, Joseph Get
Ia, vice president, Vincent DeLucia,
secretary, Edward Pagan, treasurer,
Rudy Maano, I. O. @. reporter, Ed
ward Pagan; Beta Hi-Y, president,
Robert Lynch, vice president, Rob-
ert 6humway, secretary, Harry Wa
ters, treasurer, Robert Waters; Blue
Demons Hi-Y, president, Gene DON
nelly, vice president, Elmer White,
secretary, Joe Gleason, treasurer,
Arthur Paige, I. @. O. reporter, Ar
thur Paige; Vultures Hi-Y, presi-
dent, Ray Booth, vice president,
Warren Grant, secretary, Don Holi-
han, treasurer, Eddie Forsell, I. G.
O. reporter, Bob Crossley.
The following clubs will complete
their organization by electing their
officers next week: Alpha Hi-Y,
Checker Hi-Y, Eagles Hi-Y and
Tech Hi-Y.
The officers OF the Beta Hill met
with their advisor, Gordon Gentiles,
Friday evening and discussed the
prospects Of the club for the COM
Ing season. Topics discussed at this
meeting were: Club program, Hal
lowe'en social, Christmas party for
under-p privileged boys. Committees
will be appointed for these events
at the clubs next meeting. The
nominating committee will also be
appointed 10 select @ new treasurer
and also hold an election for this
Office ut the following weeks meet
Ing.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01
NATURALIST CLUB
ELM CITY GUESTS

waterbury Naturalist club mem.
bers last night visited the Yale Uni
versIty observatory ct New Haven
and heard q lecture by 4. 9. Olsen.
instructor In astronomy.
Those who made the trip were
Howard r. Breeding, Edith Morton,
Henrietta Jentoch, Mr. and Mrs,
u. Isle, Mr.. and MIS-. Monroe D..
Wetlnore, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Blake, Mrs. Flora Russell, Evalina
Hauser, Drueiila Littlglialea, Norma
Nowcomb, David Thompson, EarI
Palmer, Mr.. and rAks. Earle Pierce;
Mr. and mrs. Lewis Merrill Mf. and
Mrs. Walter r. Green and May
lu1Ee. NJ. \ /.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01

10 improve his driving and every
pedestrian just aS important re-
sponsibility TO watch his own safe
ty. Driving car Is not as simple
O matter as II Is commonly thought
to be. Certain fundamental prinei-
Piles must be followed. One OF the
reasons why there are 80 many &C.
cidents Is because these principles
are either violated or ignord."
II am going TO quote some rules
for safe driving, which, II followed
will certainly help the present stu
alton. Here they are: % Consider
the rights and privileges OF others.
Extend your courtesy 10 the high
way.
co Drive your car at q reasonable
and proper speed nc oil times. 80
Give full and undivided attention
10 your driving. "a Never pass an
other vehicle on q curve, hill, bridge,
railroad grade crossing, or at any
point where the view Is obstructed.
90 II sou are going TO turn TO the
right keep 10 the curb. II you are
going TO turn 10 the left, keep 10 the
traffic lane next 10 the center OF
the street. 80 Give the correct
hand-Sienal before turning or stop.
ping. % Don't insist upon the fright
OF way" Your life Is more important
t8) Slow down at crossings, street
intersections, schools and other
dangerous places. (o) Slow down
when approaching pedestrians. STOP
II In doubt. (i0) Remember that OIL.
eohol and gasoline do not make O
good mixture. With traffic accidents
creating the hazards that they do
II 10 the duty Of every citizen "a
help fight AhiS growing danger"
MAKE up your mind that acci-
dent reduction Is your responsibility
agree 10 play the traffic game fair
ly and you will help make our city
q safer place In which 10 live.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01

BY NEA Service
New York, Oct. This Is not a
big story. It's not even an impor-
tant story. It's just plain story
about a feathered hero who did
what was expected OF him and suf-
fered by It, and OF how he Is now
we'll again and ready TO fly.
You all read what the At
lantic seaboard's recent Toto 100
mile an hour gale did TO staunch
buildings, to powerful ocean liners,
to giant trees, TO heavy automobiles.
Well, on that fearful day the
s. s. lie de France arrived In New
York Bay with pictures OF the hur-
ricane Of war blowing up In Europe,
Somebody had 10 get them OIL and
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01
HAM TO HAMBURGER

The story Of RKo Radios "Hugi-
tlves for d Night" featuring frank
Albertson and Eleanor Lynn. re-
wolves around the efforts Of d studio
publicity gil 10 persuade her boy
friend, q film stars "stooee,D q
nnndyman, 10 give % bis igncbls
profession and run . hamburger
stand.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01
MOSQUITOES DO TRAVEL

Toledo, o. -(UP)- Mosquitoes
will fly Q mile In search Of O VIC
tim. according TO q. II. Bradley,
associate entomologist OF the De.
partment OF Agriculture. Bradley
Is making q detailed study OF the
insect pests In the Toledo area.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01

so 20 carrier pigeons from the fioch
which maintain ship-to-shore Serv.
ice for NEA-Waterbury Democrat
were pressed into service.
Loaded down with negatives The
20 out-hearted, frail.b odiec
pigeons battered their way through
the storm which paraly2ed thlnet
bigger than they and landed on
the roof Of the NEA Service build.
Ing, 9 miles away In Manhattan
Every one OF them came home with
his harness and negatives intact.
But No, 1892 was badly hust whef
he came In. The sharp corner oi
building or the slash OF wire
had torn O gaping 4 by , inch
wound In his breast.
He was bandaged up and put on
his perch TO eonvalesee. To-day, he
has his health back and has ro-
Joined his co-workers,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01

Tho 10th annual grand lodge
convention Of the Knights Of
PythIas will be held October 10
m speedweIl Hall with Grand
Chancellor Commander Morris l..
Robin Of this city presiding.
A final COMMITTEES meeting will
be held Friday night In Speed.
we'll hall, and ct that time COM
ciete plans will be announced.
Commencing October IL, the
delegates will register NJ the III
ton, cenven tion headquarters.
Grand lodge officers will be guests
at . banquet that evening IN the
hotels dining room. Open house
and . reception will follow 81
gpeedwsil hall.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01
9UuDITY HARD ON WATCHES

Toronto, Ont CUP Watch ex-
pertb here blame the humidity Tor
wfcclging many watches Tilfee times
IS many malnapfinge break during
July ava August a. N any other
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-01
Road improvements

With the Baldwin street paving
project practically completed. the
various cleanup tasks have been
started by the workmen. Included
among these are the Intersections,
where new pavings will have 70 be
made. For the present, piles OF sand
have been used TO eliminate the deep
gulleys which were created when
the road was torn up.