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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
A Book a Day
Heartsick Ham in a Novel

The Michael Foster of the Amer ican Dream" is still with us. He re- turns in a new novel, ITO Remem- Der at Midnight" (Morrow: $250) as remarkable as the first.
 This time MT. Foster has written a story of the stage; not of Broad way and of glittering marquee let ters three feet high but of life out along the kerosene circuit, of one night stands at the whistle stops and of shabby hotels and poor meals and dwindling hopes. William Henry was 8 ham bari tone, his wife & mediocre actress. Their only child. Ann Parnet, was practically born in 8 theatrical trunk. Life for the family was one tank town after another until at last William Henry gave up, went to cattle raising and home stealing in Montana. But his homesteading was as unprofltable as his acting.
 So at length one day William Henry, now married again, aban- dons the soil for the footlights and sets forth anew with Ann, leaving his wife behind. They hit the boards once more along the old trails, but this time 1t is Ann who achieves her fathers fondest hopes; Ann wins real fame behind the lights.
 She goes on to New York, abroad, meets man of wealth, raarries him tastes of the best things life has to offer. Tn the end she looks back to the old days along the circuit, re- calls the old characters, Hen Tooth Joe McGavick, Mary McGonigle and the rest of them. William Henry, of course, has long since played his last act.-P. c. r.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Current Comment

Berries, not flowers, will be tho reward of an arrogant enemy, no matter where he pokes his nose. Soviet War Commissar Kle- menti Voroshilov. I'll senetnce the defendant to the WPA.
 Federal Judge Tillman D. Johnson, Salt Lake City, Utah sentencing prisoner for sell ing a gallon of wine to an Indian.
 The New Deal slogan might be, two families in every garage. Herbert Hoover.
  When Douglas Fairbanks quit making pictures, quit going. Douglas Corrigan, explaining his taste in movies to Holly wood moguls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

And while on the subject of Bridge port we meant to return to the topic of the school teachers down there long be- fore this. We commented on them some days ago, pointing out that they want their salary slashes, taken in the interest of economy few years back, returned to them. Bridgeport teachers also want something that Waterbury teachers have long desided-pay when absent. When a substitute is used in Waterbury the absent teacher loses out on pay entirely, which doesn't seem exactly right on the basis of contractural salary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
WATERTOWN RESIDENT SEEK ING FOR ANSWER TO PER-
 TINENT QUESTIONS
Watertown, Conn.,,

Watertown, Conn.,,
 Dec. IA, 1888. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 On Nov. Fist 1888, read letter sent to the Editor of the Waterbury American in regards to Socialist Victories in Waterbury and Water town and where credit for the great victory should go. This letter was signed Observer. In answer to Ob- server your valuable paper printed letter Nov. 25, 1928, signed 8 Resi- dent of Watertown, asking Observer a few questions that I am a great deal interested in, and fell perfect ly safe that Observer will oblige us with an answer in the very near future.
 Thanking you most sincerely,
 Also a Resident of Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Questions and
 Answers
copyrish. iSss. NRl
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose . three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tiOn 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 @. How many American aviators were killed in combat during the World war?
 A. Two hundred and eight. o. Where can I obtain copy ot the report of the presidents com mission on cooperatives?
 A. From the Superintendent oi Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D. c. The price is 65 cents. Remittance should be made by money order.
 @. How long are the hands of the Statute of Liberty?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Daily Almanac
; BIO a. m.

Moon rises 3:10 a. m Sun rises 7:11 a. m.; sets 4:25 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Another day of this cold weather would produce fine skating. Ice is already black and thick in the smaller ponds. Tamarack Swamp provides great spot for enthusiasts of the blade once its inner recesses have frozen Channels wind in and out of the clumps of trees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
IN TODAY'S MAIL

newspaper responsible opinions from it's communications unless accompanied with address will not be accepted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 l. What is the name for the larg- est of the anthropoid apes?
 2. Who was nicmamed 'The March King?"
 3. Name the earth's satellite.
 {. Name the German Ambassador to the U. s.
 8. In which city is the U. s. Gov- ernment Printing Office?
 6. Which English queen granted a charter to the famous Harrow School?
 T. How long does it take the light of the sun to reach the earth?
 6. What is the official title of Charles Evans Hughes?
 g. Which city of Switzerland has the largest population?
 10. What is the correct pronuu- citation of the word financier?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

The United States is the largest producer of raw furs in the world, though little American wild country remains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
ACTION TO PREVENT WATER RENT INCREASE URGED
 IN CITY
Waterbury, Connecticut

Waterbury, Connecticut
 December IA, 1888, Editor, Waterbury Democrat, In line with your progressive public policy and the way the citi- zens are becoming more civic mind- ed I think it would be in order to set aside space for discussion of local public topics.
 The latent interest shown by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

Now the eastern railroads are talking lower passenger rates again. That's good way to Ego places"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Merry-Go-Round Puts Sect. Of War Woodring Next In
 Line For 'Decapitation'
anA ROBERT c ALLEN
By DREW PEARsoN

EDTTORS Roosevelt remarked What fifteen good decaptaiOns Con- nung proposals deapitatOn The Merry no mates the Secretary of War;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, Ben Franklin, than whom there was no greater man; than is follow ed by a pronoun in the nOmi- native-'than whO."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

WASHINGTON, December IT. - Inside fact regard Washington was that virtually nobody including the prosecution certain Republicans usually anxious to embarraSS the New Deal wanted the trial to take
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, Dec. 17.-Murray Kor- man is the Rialto's own photo ty- coon. A diminutive gentleman with brisk mustache, MT. Norman has a one-man monoply on this towns photographic pulchritude and everyone who has peeked at a Sum- day supplement or in the less staid magazines has seen his handiwork.
 Perhaps in the entire country there is not another male who is on speaking terms with so many beautiful women-and that includes George White, Earl Carroll and N. T. G.
 Korman's particular metier is the photographing of scantily draped young ladies in night club revues, musical comedies or other spheres of the entertainment world. He numbers every cabaret in town among his clientele as well as top producers such as Vinton Freedley, Dwight Deere Winan, the Shuberts and Max Gordon. He was the off, cial picture -taker for Ziegfeld and toiled for Earl Carroll and George White when they were specializing in white bodies and red lips.
 This is monopoly, indeed, but Kor- man is looking for new fields to in wade and recently he opened sec ond office in the swank Park Avenue sector.
 Society photographers are a little concerned about the inroadS he is making on their business. Many cafe society buds, it seems, prefer the glittering products of the Kor- man mill to the more dignified "por- traits" which convention used to i dictate.
 Started as CartoOnist
 Norman started his artistic life as a cartoonist on the late New York World with Broadway as his specific assignment. Because things move at so hectic 8 pace in this city, he found it expeditions to take photog- raphS and sketch from them at his leisure in the newspaper office.
 In most cases the photographs were far superior to the resulting sketch and there came day when Norman felt impelled to agree with the verdict of those who had seen both sketch and photo.
 Thus he transferred his activities to small room in 8 hotel in the theatrical district. Then he got a second room and a third until now, his Broadway headquarters fill three floors of the Mayfair Theater Build- ing.
 The place is something out of a Hollywood script-props and kleig light in wild disarray, beautiful women thronging the waiting rooms from 10 a. m. to midnight, and the maestro dashing from one studio to another carrying wisp of gauge or strip of velvet. After all the girls have to wear SOMETHING.
 GlamOr "MOrgue"
 Norman is indispensable to the local newspapers because of the 475,000 glamour girls iInmured in his files. When there occurs @ Broadway marriage, divorce, suicide or ther newsworthy event, Murray digs through his negatives for pie ture of the young lady involved.
 One of his best customers is Tom- my Manville, one of the last of the playboys. Everytime Manville ac- quires a new girl companion twice a week is the Norman estimate--the young lady is immediately brought to the Norman studio for 8 picture. Two days dater a 10-foot high print, with frame, is delivered to the Man. vile menage in Westchester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

A. Sixteen feet, five inches. The index finger is eight feet long, and seven feet six inches in circumfer- ence at the second joint, and the f1ngernail is thirteen by ten inches.
 e. Did Senator Robert F. Wagner vote for or against the confirmation of MT. Justice Black for the U. s. supreme court?
 A. For.
 Q. I am a naturalized male citi- zen of the United States. Now I wish to return to Canada, my native home, for permanent residence. How can relinquish my American citi- zenship before leaving this country?
 A. There is no legal provision for relinquishing American citizenship before leaving this country. As we understand the citizenship require ments of Canada, you will have to apply for naturalization in that country.
 o. Who composed the song "Play Gypsy, Dance Gypsy?"
 A. It is from the operetta Count ess Maritza," the words being by Harry B. Smith, the music by Elm merich Holman, 1924.
 Q. What are young rabbits called?
 A, Leverets.
 c. Did Thomas Dewey resign as district attorney before he ran for governor of New York?
 A. No.
 If you want a copy of our booklet, MIXED DRINKS AND WINES" The Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

c. Did Thomas Dewey resign as district attorney before he ran for governor of New York?
 A. No.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
A Thought for Today

Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and everything that mOveth therein.- Psalms 69:34
 It is not he that searches for praise that finds t-Rivarol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

Q. What are young rabbits called?
 A. Leverets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Test Y o ar Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The times-news., 1938-04-21

OF all the states of the union,
PENNSYLVANIA has the most cities
exceeding Il population of 5000.
The times-news., 1938-04-21

well and children and Miss Jennie
Dee Lyday visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Barnwcll recently.
Misses Flora and Cassie Thom-
as and Fred McMahan visited
friends he,e Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. ". II. Ownby and
daughter were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. MIliard
LYDIA.
Mrs. W. W. Reed returned
home recently after visiting her
brother, Archie Heron, of Can
der.
Miss Grace Ownby spent Tues
day night with Miss GeuIah
Brown.
Miss Nellie Rickmon of Bat
Cave was the overnight guest re-
Gently Of Miss Katherine LYDIA.
Several from here attended the
baccalaurcatc sermon at Edney-
Vile high school Easter. the
graduates from this section of the
school district are Misses kath-
crime and Myrtle Lyday. Marietta
, Whcclon and Ed%ar Barnwc!l, Jr.
The times-news., 1938-04-21
BARN WELL

HARNWELL, April 2l.-Clyde
Ballard, Jr., of the u. S. army has
returned home after three years
Ul service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ownby of
Ra!e.g 9Th spent Easter with Mrs.
Lena Ownoy OF ltceIy Patch, and
v,SIleu rclatIveS IN this commun-
ity Saturday.
DoliS Pearl. infant daughter Of
Mir. and Mis-. John +. LYDIA. is
SLllOuSIy III win mcas.CS.
Mrs. Mary j. LYDIA was the
Sunday dinner -ueSt of her
oaugnter, Mrs. G. W. Freeman.
MIS-. 4. W. Whitesiue was the
dinner guest Sunday of her sis
ter, Mrs. luther Laughter, who
Is III with measles.
Mrs. Iona Nncclon had re-
Gently as her guests, her two
daughters, Eva OF New York and
lottlc of Ohio, and her son, John
A. Freeman, and his wife. Anoth-
or daughter, Mrs. Marie Gibson,
and children, Mailc and Jimmie
will return soon to their home in
Honolulu after having srent Scv.
cral months with her mother.
Mr.. J. J. Freeman was honorec
with a bountiful birthday dinner
on Easter Sunday. Several en-
joycd the occasion.
Mir. and Mrs. Floyd Reed OF
Rhodhiss spent the past wcck-en'
with the latter's parents, Mr.. an'
Mrs. Virgil Ledbettcr,
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow Barn
The times-news., 1938-04-21
ECLIPSE TOPIC FOR
SCIENTIST PROGRAM

PHILADELPHIA. April 2l.-
UP)-S. A. Mitchell, director
of the Leander Mccormick Obser-
vatory of the University of Vr-
gma, will give the annual X. A.
f. PenroSe, Jr., memorial lecture
at the yearly meeting OF the
American Philosophical society,
opening April 2l.
Ailtcncl Will speak on the topic,
with an Astronomer on an
Eclipse Expedition" The memoir
ial lecture is the high light of the
meeting, which is held every year
at the society's headquarters on
independence square.
The society, which was found
ed by Benjamin Franklin "for
promoting useful knowledge, -
also will hear DR.. Alcs Hardlicka.
curator Of the division of phySi-
cal anthropology, L. S. National
museum, offer further evidences
of normal growth of the head
during adult life in intellectually
active individuals.
Others among the more than a
score of speakers will be William
f.. LingeIbach, University Of
Pennsylvania history professor,
who will discuss "Neutrality VS..
Alliances" and Prof. William r.
Hobbs of the University Of Michi-
gan, who will talk on recently dis
covered documents and maps on
early antarctica.
The times-news., 1938-04-21
ipgD' DEPORTATION
MOVES HELD UP AS
0NE CASE APPEALED

,.,,urNGTON. April p. (UP)
".,.,',,nn proceedings against
I,+rr Bridges. west coast mari
r.h,r leader, were poStpon-
..I..as;c,y last night by the
a.rarunrut aS it prepared
''. ..r.... ,o .nr supreme court Il
\ ".. rrl, Communist party
.i.r.r.r Is not grounds for
rr .'. .'',.....-pn .'', Commissioner Jas.
l.i..."rur,.ug announced the
!. .''. 4 earring mad been Sched-
Ir'~', 81. fr.ln IN San Francisco
IA, A., disbursement was forced
,,,r ,..,.ul court of appeals
|! " '. vDirh freed Joseph
'''... S,rr,acr. Hot Springs,
'.'' restaurant Keeper. Streeker'
/ H.. ..,....r. Communist party
" ',.. n.,d been ordered de-
', ,,,.. ,,,', yi,,rrin. made it plain that
'''@ %r.r deportation charges
.,., fridge, are based on MS
-. J membership in the party.
'',,~ ... ..- denied the charge.
wy ...,. deportation cases
.' ..i ...l, on charges Of mem-
'''... w.. ~, .su.lation with the
.n.ar.s. panty" also will be
.'r. ...iu- the supreme court
,I,. S.,rvhrr case, HUughtel-
] " ,l.L
The times-news., 1938-04-21

Cotton exports are the largest
Jingle item in L. S. trade with
.4rcAU>.Uyakia.
The times-news., 1938-04-21

He was teacher and leader Of his
disciples. He was companion OF
Moses and Elijah. He was the at
tested Son of God. Who stands
higher than he?
CD See the Glory of Prayer,
He went up into the mountain to
pray. And it was while he prayed
that he was transhgured. The
mount of prayer is the mount Of
God.
(U See the Glory of Appear
ance. Jesus glowed with heavenly
effulpence. His face shone as the
sun. His raiment was irradiated
with light supcrnal. The halo cir
cles him ever.
60 See the Glory of Associa-
ton. The greatest Of the past
steyped into his presence from the
spirit world. Higher stood he than
Moses and Elijah who saw in his
death, about which they talked,
the fulfillment Of the law and the
prophets.
Co See the Glory of Sacrifice.
Suffering attracts; vicarious SUI
fering is the mightiest of mao
nets. Jesus made the supreme
sacrifice which draws unto him
all men. From Mount Hermon ne
saw Mount Calvary.
(O See the Glory of Achieve
ment. BY his life Jesus achieved
more than any others Of earth'S
great. But by his death he accom-
plished infinitely more than by
his life. The atonement was the
achievement unparalleled and sub
lime.
(S) See the Glory of Accepta-
ton. See the three disciples pros
tratc before him there on the
mountain top Let all the world
fall at his feet in reverential awe
and worship.
90 See the Glory Cf Attesta-
ton. Hear the Fathers voice from
out the light-cloud identifying
and commencing Jesus as his Son
Then hear and heed the Son day
by day for. aye!
lO) See the Glory of Procla'
nation. With sealed lips Jesus
and the three descended to then
comrades in the valley. But ar
ter the dark of Calvary, and tho
light of Olivet, the glory of Her
mon shone forth and shines TO-
day throughout the world.
The times-news., 1938-04-21
HOLLY SPRINGS

HOLLY SPRINGS (On Boyl-
ston), April 2l.-Miss Nellie Lis
tere who is student in college
at Spartanburg, and her room
mate, Miss Florence Cranberry,
spent Easter wee k-cnd with the
formers mother, Mrs. Alvin
Cairens and family.
Miss Bernice Hollingsworth,
who is with Mrs. Fred Johnson at
Brevard, spent the weekend at
home.
Miss Gladys Garland, who is en-
ployed at Biltmorc Forest and
Miss Dorothy Garland of Mills
River and their cousins, the
MeSsrs. Taylor Of Biltmore were
guests of their uncle. Tom Car
land, and family, on Easter Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Atkins and
two children, from South Caro-
The times-news., 1938-04-21
BOMBER EXPLODES
in FRANCE; 4 DEAD

PARIS, April 2l.-(Up-A
French military bombing plane
from Lyons airfeld crashed in
flames yesterday at Saint Donat,
killing the five members of it's
crew. The motor exploded in mid
air.
The bomber was attached to
squadron three at the Bron air.
drome IN Lyons which was hold
ing practice flights over southern
France.
An official investigation Of the
crash was ordered by the air min
istry and, although all i've bodies
had been removed from the char
red wreckage, the names Of the
fliers were not announced.
Pheasants who saw the crash
said they heard an explosion, saw
the plane falter in the air and
then break apart and fall as dead
weight.
The times-news., 1938-04-21

unSympathizing spectator must
view the TRANSPORTATION glory
and only the most trustworthy
witnesses be present to report it
in due time. 1t was probably late
in the evening when these four
ascended a spur of Mount Her
nonn
The times-news., 1938-04-21

lima, spent Sunday with Mrs. At
kins' grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leander Cairens.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. V. Garland had
as their dinner guests Sunday,
April 10, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Burgin and two daughters, Misses
Francis and Mary Joe, of Mills
River, and Mrs. 10y Roberts, and
two children, Ste,.e and little SaI-
lv. of Roanoke Va, nleccs and
nephews of Mr.. Garland.
Mrs. Clarence Moore and dau. h.
tr,. .l.ss Lultn, ana TWO grand
sons and Mrs. Rena Buckmcr,
n..es u N.r. Garland, and Mr..
and Mrs. Sumner, friends, all OF
C,ruenVll.e -. C., were aISo dinner
guests the same day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goforth of near
Leicester were recent guests of
, .,.,.cr's parents, MI. and Mrs.
J. H. Laughter.
Misses Virginia Young and FL
len Cairens have returned home
a1ter trip to Ralci"h, where
Miss Youn' took the state exam
ination for beauty culturist.
Miss Lila LiStere entertained a
number of children and also Il
number Of grown-ups with an egg
hunt on Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. C. S. Fulbiight filled his
regular appointment at Holly
Springs Sunday afternoon.
The times-news., 1938-04-21
EDNEYVlLLE

rnyEyyIilE. April 2l. -
..a from tins community at
,Srl me, bac,ulaurcate sermon
!, T,,nrvyilIc school Sunday.
MIS- lnc.ua EUucy spent the
End with ucr parents. MIR.
Ms. Luther Edney.
ur.. Z. K. LYDIA is spending
r time with her daughter,
r Dewey Greer, who has had
r mras.r>. ,
Ei,, Sarah Mae Edney visited
h., E.>,r Grrrn Saturday.
1 rugr crowd attended prayer
r,.ri.. q, the home OF Mr.. j. K.
b,att Wednesday night. Much
I,.1 !, tr.ng done in this COM
,unry by wr,c weekly prayer
'rrIcc~. O..
Misses Sharlcen and Jaunita
h., Of bruyard college spent
,,rr -, tnrir home here.
Born. 10 Mr.. and Mrs. CarI
Rhodr> ou April ;, daughter
sno ha, been named SalIie Nate.
Ar Claude Ednry was the dim
b,.r guest Of Mr. Udis RrvIS Sun
ur. Johnucy Hyatt of West
l>uryiAc spent Sunday with his
Dsrrn,S. Mr. and Mr>. J. Il. Hyatt.
Nr. ana Mrs. Claude Setter
and two children. Marie and Ru-
1o.ph. and Misses Berniee and
H. Ellen Ednry. all of Morgan
lpu, and Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Ed
H. Of West ASheville visited MIR.
end Mrs. Luther Edney Sunday.
Il L. .
The times-news., 1938-04-21
WEEKLY SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
THE VICTORIOUS SERVANT
By HIGHT {. MOORE
Sunday School Lesson for April

Sunday School Lesson for April
81.
Scripture: Mark 9:2-lO.
Golden Text: This is my below
ed Son: hear him.-Mark 8: 7.
The TRANSPORTATION of Jesus
occurred a week after Peters
great confession of him as the
Messiah. Apparently it was on one
Of the lofty, perhaps Snow-capped
spurs of Mount Hermon. Jesus,
accompanied by Peter, James and
John, had scaled the summit for
a season of prayer. But as he
praved he was irradiated with
glory Supernal which the disciples
were forbidden to report until af'
ter the Ascension.
UP TO THE PLACE OF
PRAYER MARK 9:2)
The Ascent of the Mountain
took Jesus and his attendants up
10 the place of prayer. 1t was just
Il week after Peter had made his
great confession of the deity and
MeSSiahship of Jesus and doubt
less they were yet in the same re-
gion of CaeSarea Philippi. 1t was
Il time of crisis and at such pc
riods the Great EXemplar is usu-
ally seen in prayer. And it was
i'm the solitude that this strength
ening Of soul and the preciouSnesS
of divine sympathy were most full
ly enjoyed. On the present retire
ment, however, Jesus took with
him Peter. james, and John, his
special companions at the raising
of the rulers daughter and later
in the Garden of Gethsemane. No
The times-news., 1938-04-21

In spite Of the war in China
Netherlands India entertained
more tourists last year than in
1886.
The times-news., 1938-04-21
GETS CAP LOST AT SEA

BOSTON. (UP).-C. II. Mean
cy, radio operator, lost his cap
while leaning over the rail of the
tl'awlcr Harvard on the fishing
grounds. Two trips later fisher
men hauled in the nets from 30
fathomS, and lodged in the bot
tom was Meancy's cap.