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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17
EARLY PLANTING OF CORN SOUGHT
Effort Is Being Made to Harden Seed at Experi-
 ment Station

An attempt to harden corn seeds 50 that it may be planted in Con- necticut in March and produce ears at an early date is one of the ex- periments carried on the plant breeding department of the Experi- ment Station at New Haven.
 For two seasons different varieties of field and sweet corn have been planted in mid-March, fully six weeks before the average farmer sows his sed. Some of the corn sur- vived the first cold weeks and came up as soon as the weather was warm enough. Most of the seed was killed by frost. Seed was collected from the surviving plants and used in the cold test this year. The same condi- tions prevailed in March 1888 as In 1897. Again percentage of the seed was lost, but much larger propor- ton sprouted and grew.
 This cold test corn is one of the exhibits to be seen at the annual Experiment Station field day, to be held at the experimental farm at Mount Carmel on August "A. Among other field exhibits of the geneticsits will be 200 varities Of inbred field corn selected from all the corn growing states in the South and West; and equal number of native inbreds; swet corn hybrids em- phasizing the early Connecticut types; plots demonstrating methods of crossing inbreds to produce hy- brids in the field; the effect of spray and dust to control the European corn borer; control experiments on pests of vegetable, fruit and tree.
 Field day is the Stations open house to the public of Connecticut interested in scientific farming, gardening. lawns, and orchards. Guides take visitors on a tour of the plots, fields and indoor exhibits. Tables arc set inthe tent for basket parties, and immediately after lun0heon a short program and forum is held. The speaker this year is to be Professor Frank A. Waugh of Massachusetts State College, Amherst. His subject is Better Rural Living. Dr. Waugh is popular both as m author and speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17
Title Searcher's Error, Not
 Owners

Back in February, 1927, J. J. Elbin apparently acquired prop erty at 307-3l0 Willow street, and his title searcher assured him that everything was clear and serene.
 But the title searcher had fail- ed to find a lien against the property, listed in the name of one, "Frotzenbach," because the lien should have been listed against a MT. Grotzenbach.
 Thus, last night the board of public works agreed to abate- ment of interest and liens on the 1l-year-old water bill and accept ed the check of MT. Elbin for $l1.10, the amount of the water bill.
 He shouldn't be held respon- sible for the error of the title searcher," was the comment of Commissioner Robert J. McCor- mack, concurred with by the board and the corporation counsel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17
SEEKING BODY OF
 DANIEL DODGE

Little Current, ont, Aug. IT, (UP)-Fisherme in six boats searched Georgian Bay today for the body of Daniel Dodge, 2l-year- old heir to an automobile fortune who fell from motorboat while being rushed to hospital from his family estate, badly injured in a dynamite explosion. Capt. c. R. Bradley, in charge of the searchers, said the chances are one in a thousand that we will find him be- cause we don't know just where he went overheard"
 Dodge's bride of two weeks, the former Loreen Macdonald, 18, and two employees at the estate, were recovering from injuries suffered in the explosion. The dynamite was said to have been bought for con- struction work several years ago. It was reported that Attorney Gen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17
Heavy Chenille Bedspreads

Scranton Adjustable Net Curtains Ready to hang. Five designs to choose fror
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17
SCOvILL FISH
 TESTS ATTRACT
Second Round in Popular Contest Scheduled for
 Saturday

The second round in the annual Reeves fishing competition open to employees of the Scovill Mfg. Co. will be held Saturday at the Scovlll Recreation grounds in Wolcott. The contest will begin at 12 noon.
 Prizes have been donated by Francis T. Reeves and the recrea ton committee of the Svoyill Fore mems association. The third round will be held Sept. 10, and the fourth and last round Sept. "A.
 The competition is open to all Scovill employees. A fishing license is necessary and small fee Is charged for entry.
 Standings at the end of the first
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17
FIFE, DRUM CORPS
 IS GIVEN FETE
Victorious St. Stanislaus Troop Honor Guests
 at Reception

The St. Stanislaus Kostka Fife and Drum Corps, which won second prize In the junior division at the state fife, drum and bugle corps convention and competition at East Hartford Saturday, was honored last night at reception at the parish hall.
 Acting as hosts were members of the Junior Dramatic club of the church. Enactment of play by members of the dramatic club high lighted the evening. The dramatic group is directed by Miss Marie Bro- wick.
 Refreshments were provided by Fred Czarsty.
 The fife and drum corps, directed by Ted Olschefski, won high com mendation for It's playing at East Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17
MISSING LAD IS
 BACK HOME AGAIN

70 Carver, Mass, Aug. 17.-(UP) - Alfred DirHevorkian, IS, who played hide-and seek with a posse of 200 for five days in Myles Standisn state forest, was back home today.
 The boy ended the search yester- day by suddenly appearing at the East Head camp of his uncle and greeting his father, George. His only explanation was that he had want ed to be alone" He ran away from home Thursday
 We are so glad to have him back safe and sound that I only scolded him." the elder Dirkevorkian said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17

round are as follows:
 Bass-1st, Frank Williams; 2nd Edward Wandzell.
 Calico bass-1st, tie between Rus sell Williams and Charles Rimkus; 2nd, James Littlejohn.
 Perch-1st, Russell Hickman; 2d Ralph Keaveney; 3d. Elmer Libby; 4th, Lester Andrews.
 Pickerel-none over IA inches caught.
 Special prize-James Littlejohn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17

Styled to the best of contemporary lines, and marked at saving that will not be repeatedl You get the luxurious divan and choice of either chair!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17
Crowd Far Greater
 Than Those Dancing
Swing Contest Called Off at Fairmount Street Block
 -Chldren's Chorus Gives Good Concert
WASHINGTON HILL

Spectators outnumbered dancers at the Washington Hill block dance and entertainment conducted last night under the auspices of the park department and the Community club on Fairmount street between Rye and Luke streets. Approxi- mately 2,000 gathered to hear the children's chorus of 100 voices, 8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17

Young ducks depend on swim ming and diving for thei- safety; therefore, wings are not so impor- tant as they are in the lives of land fowl, such as pheasants and turkeys, which must fly to avoid predaceous animals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17

eral Gordon Conant of Ontario province had assigned deputy, I. A. Humphries to investigate the ac- cident.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24

Dr. J. F Worely, director of the Alaska medical service of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, came in to Nome Friday evening, with Pilot Sig Wien.
 Dr. Worely is touring the ter ritory. inspecting all medical ac- tivities pertaining to the natives. He plans to go as far north as Pt. Barrow, travelling on the Bureau vessel North Star, and on the re- turn trip make lengthy stop at the Kotzebue hospital.
 He came to Nome by way of Fairbanks and the Bethel dis trict, and upon his return will visit St. Lawrence Island and the Yukon River villages.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24

The Health Council met in the City Hall Monday evening, with Dr. Morcom presiding as chair. man. AS Dr. Haldeman, territor- ial tuberculosis specialist, and Dr Worely, director of the Alaska medical service, were guests al the meeting, the discussion cen tered around tuberculosis, which is the territory's main health pro blem4
 pr. Haldeman discussed the K ray clinic which he is holding thuout the territory. He said that 1t has two main purposes to aid the local physicians in diag nosing the disease in it's early stages when it is much more cas- fly overcome, and to educate the people by placing the problem directly before them. Further more the survey will provide ac- curate statistics as to the prevail ency of the disease, which may
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24
AirpIane News
 Nome Airport

Tuesday morning Pilot Sig Wien made a trip to Taylor, talk ing up a load of freight, and bringing back H. C. Cooper, of the Alaska Taylor Mines.
 Later Tuesday Pilot Wien made another trip to Taylor taking up M J Walsh and load of freight and returning with two native boys.
 On a third trip Tuesday, Pilot Wien took a load of freight tc Taylor, and brought Harry Gre nlitus, M. J. Walsh and Patrick OBrien to Nome.
 Wednesday morning Pilot Sig Wien hoped off for Teller, Shist marif, Deering, Candle and Kot-- zebue. Passengers were Alice Simms to Kotzebue and M. J Walsh to Candle.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24

Lieutenant Urhane. first lieu tenant of the U. S. Signal Corps, who is in charge of all the sta tions in northwestern Alaska, re- turned today from an inspection tour of the stations in the far north, and was an outgoing pas senger aboard the PAA Electra.
 The Lieutenant has been at Pt. Barrow, the most northern sta- tion on the continent, operated by MT. Morgan, for the past few weeks, and has also inspected the kozebue and Nome stations Considerable bad weather pre- vented his return to Nome at an earlier date. Lieutenant Urhane IS returning to his home offices in Anchorage.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24

be of value in obtaining much needed hospitals and sanltorla for it's treatment.
 Dr. Worely pointed out that the tuberculosis death rate in the United States has been re- duced from 200 per 100000 to 50 per 100000 in the last decade, and that this change had been effected, not by disqualification of all who suffer from the disease, but by educating the people in the proper care and precautions concerning the disease. Tn tu- bercuiosis program being follow ed by the territorial department of health Is chiefly educational, and aims at teaching the natives to raise their standards of living, and hence their resistance, and to care for the diseased in such a way as to protect other persons who cons in contact with them.
 The remainder of the meeting was spent in questions and discus sions of the problem. September 12 was SC. as tentative date for the next meeting of the Council, at which officers will be elected.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24
GOODNEWS BAY AND THE UPPER KUSKOKWIM
 AREAS ARE BUSY

R. M. Douglas, Alaska sales su perintendent of the Standard Oi Company of California, visiting Fairbanks for a week or so, flew from the upper KuskokWim sec. tion, completing an extensive ail plane tour of the region to the westward.
 'The Goodnews Bay country, " reports MT. Douglas, and like wise the Ophir, Flat and adjacent regions are very busy with their mining operations.
 Tn the Goodnews Bay area found the big dredge of Ouson & Company on Salmon River work ing full blast and meeting with marked success. The dragline operated on Clara Creek by MT. Stranberg and associates also is doing we'll.
 'The dred!ge on Watermus Ok, being installed by Walter w. Johnson & Company, is about completed and expects to operate for several weeks this season. The Row Row Mining Company on the Arolic also is busy with its extensive preparations.
 'The stampede in the Goodnews area, which was at it's height last year, has subsided, but the activ- ities on the better-knoWn pro- perties are progressing steadily"
 MT. Douglas will be joined here by Mrs. Douglas who is enroute on her first trip to Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24

The City Council met Monday evaning in the City Hall, with all members present but Council man Madsen.
 Councilman Anderson. chair man of the health committee, re- ported that MT. Fisher, of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, had seen to the installation of a pump in the we'll in the east end of town, to enforce it's sanitation.
 Councilman Hurley reported that Harry Egbert had been tenn porarily appointed as engineer of the fire department pending action of the Council Ratifica ton of his appointment was de- ferred to the next meeting.
 Councilman Taggart, Chairman of the streets committee, report ed that the drain on First Aven- ue was completed, and other drain construction work was un der way.
 The proposed moving of the radio station to offices in the new federal building was brought up by Councilman Bassett, who re- quested the Council to formally file its disapproval of the change A committee was appointed to look after the matter.
 Chief Laws report on the fire departments activities for July was accepted, as no calls were put in during the month. City Clerk Walsh announced that he had drawn up the delinquent tax roll, and that it was ready for action of the Council.
 Russell Maynard suggested that the Council prepare a public works program to submit to the planning council.
 AS there was no further busi- ness, the meeting was adjourned.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24

The PAA Electra, piloted by Al Monson and Walt Hall, arriv- ed at Nome a little before Noon today, with the following passen- gers: MT. and Mrs. A. M. Hart ford, G. Pavord, Dr. LA. Espey, R. F. Chomley, s. B. Kaufman, H. A, Frank, and H. A. Frank Jr.
 The plane took off on it's re- turn trip to Fairbanks at 1:30 pm. Outgoing passengers were W. Rheum, Miss D. Kiefer, Lieu tenant Urhane, G. Pavond, s. B. Kaufman and Dr. J. A. Espey.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24
NEWS ITEMS

Monday evening dinner party was given by Jack Thomas and Curly BoulangG at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. J. O'Leary, in honor of Miss Rita OLeary and Miss Jane Jones, who will leave soon to resume their studies at the University of Alaska and Washington State College, respec lively. Ths guests included Margaret Scott, Jeanne Mozee Geraldine Rude. Carl Wurinen, Ken Chisholm and Leonard Kro- hlOW.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24
HOW TO STAKE CLAIMS.

How Mining Claims can be Staked in Alaska, length, Bread. tn, how many, and the Associa- ton Claim, described in detail. in pamphlet form. for sale at The Nugget Omce, for 10 cents.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24

Pilot Jefford made a trip to Fox Bar and Taylor Monday evening. Passengers included Deputy Marshall Chris O'Leary, a round-tripper, William McDon- aid to Taylor from Nome, Carl Lomen to Fox Bar from Nome, Jack Armstrong and Dominick Joe to Fox Bar from Taylor, and J ss Mccormick and Warren RLehm to Nome from Taylor.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24

Pilot Maurice King, of the Fer guSon Airways, returned from Fairbanks Tuesday evening with passengers and first class mail. J E. Most, of the Sunset Dredg-
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24
:" $ 0 U K D Q U C H :"
 STATIONERY

That unique and humorous and typical Alaskan stationery "Sourdough Roadhouse Letter heads and Envelopes, have been brought strictly uptodate, and are now available at the Nugget off ce.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24

ing Co. was passenger from Fairbanks, and Franklin Johnson native, was brought in from St. Michael.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24

Pilot Hans Mirow made a trip to Council Tuesday evening, with freight and express. Henry Me Whirter was a round tripper.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24

Tuesday afternoon Pilot Jack Jsfford made a flight to Golovin. Council and Lees Camp. Passen- gers included Jack Young from Nome to Golovin. Virgil Dixon from Council to Nome, and Miss kiefer from Lees camp to Nome
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24

Tuesday evening Pilot Jefford flew Aben Shallit and Dr. Philip Smith to Ungalik and Henry Traeger to Unalakleet.
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24

Pilot John Cross of Northern Cross Inc, arrived at Nome from Point Barrow about II am. to- day Lieutenant Urhane of the Signal Corps was the only pas senger,
The Nome nugget., 1938-08-24

Wednesday Pilot Hans Mirow made a trip to Council, via Col ovin. with Mrs Blachford as 8 passenger to GoloVin.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-02-18
Housewives Dept.

AS we approach the spring of
the year, the weather has many
bearings upon the fruits and veg
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-02-18
BETHEL A. M. e.
The Friendly Church
Larrabee at McMillen

Rev. George F. Martin, Pastor
Sunday was Founders Day at
Bethel. Beginning with the morn
ing service, the pastor preached an
inspiring sermon on the subject,
Adventure on Faith A large at
tendance entered into the worship.
Many visitors were observed in the
audience. The Mite Missionary So
ciety gave very unique Founders
Day Tea at the home of Mrs. Seth
Hills in North Ross street. The val
entine motif was carried out in the
decorations and dainty refresh
ments. Miss Jennie Jameson is the
advisor, hours of the Tea were
to 6 p. m.
At Z p. m. the Allen Edeavor
League held a very enthusiastic
topic discussion and at p. m.
the Endeavor presented it's Foun-
des' Day program. William (Bil-
ha) Bell was master of ceremonies
and the scripture lesson was read
by Roy Gragg, president of the
Endeavor. Mrs. Cora Minor read
a very informative paper why
do we observe Negro History
Week" Fred Flowers proved him
self quite an orator in his address
1.-THE Life of Richard Allen" Mrs.
Violet Hooker rendered a favorite
spiritual IT am so glad trouble
don't last always" with Miss &C.
neva Turner accompanying Miss
Gwendolyn Hooker advisor of the
Endeavor, introduced Mrs. Ida
Wallace of New York as guest
speaker. Mrs. Wallace fairly capti-
waited the audience with the way in
which she gave the History of the
Negro" Miss Florence Cantrell
presided at the piano. The program
closed with remarks by the pastor
| Rev. Martin.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-02-18

countless friends who have con-
suited the sisters concerning fresh
flowers and living plants to cele-
brate betrothals, wedding, births,
and to lessen the pangs of bereave-
ment, may have their orders filled
as carefully as ever by calling the
Misses Hooker at Sunset 3546. An
invitation to visit Jiebmans up
to-date greenhouses at Goth and
Division Streets is extended to
the public by the two sisters.
The regular Friday evening
meeting of Klub Kredyenfawn was
postponed until Monday to better
celebrate the birthdays of two
members. The meeting turned into
party, honored Miss Vyollette
Hooker, born on st. Valentine
day and Miss Bernice Williams
whose birthdate fell the day be-
fore. Miss Gwendolyn Hooker was
hostess. Mrs. Ida Wallace was an
especial guest of the club.
Miss Bertha Baker, a senior at
Franklin high school was selected
as chairman of the entertainment
committee for the "Freshie Frolic'
to be held Thursday in the schools
gymnasium.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-02-18
TOPPENISH

Miss Turner the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Turner, enter
tanned many town people and stu
dents at the Toppenish Junior High
School Publication ball, by singing
WAS 1t Rain" and Blue Moon"
Katheryn Turner was also chos-
en- to represent the junior high
school at a basketball game in
Yakima, by singing and tap dane
ing on February 5.
Mr.. Real Pollard has started
boxing in Amateur bouts sponsired
by a new promoter.
Mrs. Mary Hickman of Seattle
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. S. Rec
ord, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Turner and
other friends and relatives here.
Mr.. William Brown and Mr.. Earl
Bagley of the Naches c. c. c.
Camp were visitors here over the
week end.
Rev. D. D. Banks was an honor.
ed guest in Toppenish on Sunday
Reverend Banks is the pastor OF
the church in Walla Walla.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-02-18
Churches

First A. NJ. e. Zion Church;
Regular services every Sunday,
Rev. Standifer, presiding. Sunday
School 9:45 A. M. Young Peoples
meeting z o'clock. Prayer service
every Wednesday.
The highlight of last week was
the Valentine social given last Mon
day eve., sponsored by Mrs. Wash
ington. A fair attendance was
present. An effort is being put
forth to launch a Homecoming
meeting the fourth Sunday in this
month, the minister is urging all
members active and inactive to at
tend and bring someone with him.
1t is hoped that this will be an
all around one-hundred percent
fellowship gathering. The Trustees
urge the members to be punctual
in paying their dollar every first
Sunday.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-02-18
Helena, Montana
By HEX

Guess it is all over now. TIL
visit of a committee from tn
Pleasant Hour club, Representing
the women, and one of H. J. Ba
ker, treasurer of the Helena Pro
gressive League, to Mr.. Fred +
Padbury, the backbone of tn
Hayward 100000 fiasco, appar
entity produced good results. TIL
following copy of letter address
ed to Rev. Hayward following tn
visits tells its own story:
Rev. Abrdm j. Hdy1odrd,
COL Wilder AUe. Helena, Mon
td9tG.
Dear Rev. Hdytodrd:
In regards to our conUersG-
ton q dag or so ago, / deem
it advisable at this time, un-
der existing circumstances, to
resign from your Board as
Treasurer; this to take effect
Immediately. On this date.
1t seems as though your peo-
pie are divided in regard to
the a0ork you intend to carry
on and as I haze been q friend
of the colored people of this
community for so many gears,
I do not think that I should
take an actiUe part.
Possibly should haze looked
into the matter before giUing
you mig consent, but supposed
you had taken the matter up
toith your people here before
you attempted the project.
After discussing it a0ith q
number Of the colored people
in this community, / feel that
/ Que it to them to stand by
them as haze in the past,
and If / expect to keep their
friendship, it will be necessary
for me to aoithdra1o nly sup
port, also my name from the
records.
Thanking you, remain
Very truly yoWrs,
Fred Fl. Padbury
Did you read the editorial In
last weeks issue? If you did,
then read it again and once more
The man who posed as a repre-
sentative of st. James Churcl
and carried on a begging can
paign a few days ago, had bette
not try it again. The law Nigh
become interested. The churc
has not been functioning for
long time; in fact, not since tn
quakes.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-02-18

Bertha N. Letois generally isn't
news. If the sun shines and the
temperature is moderate we take
it for granted. It's only when the
billiards., nor'easters, hurricanes,
and sleet storms swoop down that
winter weather makes headlines.
But this winter fairly continu-
Gus good weather in many places
has brought and is still bringing
good news to food markets.
states have been free from weather
catastrophes. Texas had an early
freeze in November and since then
has had a season more moist than
usual. Florida has had three freez-
es which set back the snap bean
crop considerably and delayed the
marketing of some other vege-
tables. But aside from this the
weather in the states that produce
our early vegetables has been rath-
err favorable. This makes good
news for the shopper as well as
the producer.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are
rated high by nutritionists. They
are protective foods" because they
contain essential vitamins and
minerals that we do not get in
sufficient quantities from other
foods. OF these, the green, leafy
and yellow-colored vegetables, to-
matoes, and the citrus fruits are
| especially valuable.
Time was when these fresh vege-
tables were comparatively scarce
in winter diets except where winter
gardens were possible. But now by
the grace of modern distribution
methods we get vegetables in the
dead of winter from Florida, Texas
Arizona and California. Then grad
ually, as warmer weather comes,
the main producing areas for these
vegetables move northward.