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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 9:41 p. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises 6:l5 a. m.; sets 7:3l p. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 High tide at Milford Tuesday Aug 30, 3:32 a. m; low tide, 1923 a. m. daylight time).
 One more month ot daylight saving time! It's not enough for us too much for some people. We like 1t and admit we do, so don't feel any qualms about urging the extension or day light time into and through October. one of the grandest months in which the late afternoon is cut all to short by the advanc- ing darkness
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29

1. Must members of the Pres ident's cabinet be natural-born Americans?
 2. Does lawfully naturalized cit- izen of the U. s. lose his citizen ship when convicted of crir.e committed after naturalization?
 3. Who wrote, "The Merry Wives of Windsor?"
 4. Name the body of water that separates Sicily from Italy.
 5. For what government agency do the initials NLRB stand?
 6. In draw poker, which is the higher hand, a straight flush or four of kind?
 T. Name the statesman and gen. eral who founded the empire of British India
 6. What is semester?
 g. Which state has, the nickname "Plantation State?"
 10. Name the largest city in Del- aware. in unn,ilation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, Aug. 29- Novices to Gotham must have been no little startled when they rose. to the tower of the Empire State Building the other sunny morning and observed an African" witch-doctor exercis- ing the evil spirit from some friends of his who believe they are being tormented by a curse.
 We weren't startled, but that's our fault, because time and trial have insured us against stunts like these. When we make matutinal visits to the Empire State turret we are scared enough by Al Smiths booming voice, which sounds like an invocation of black magic though 1 it is meant to be greeting. But ] with doctors! We take a casual at- titude toward those.
 Anyway, we investigated the strange antics and this is what we found out. It seems that there is a negro troupe in town named the Shogola Oloba dancers. They say (or their press agent says - that they are from Africa. They arc dancing their native congas ano Lambeth Walks at downtown theater, incidentally. Their chief tain is Abdul Assen who says (ol rather, whose press agent says that he is a Sorcerer, and the other day Abul Assen decdied( or may be the press agent decided that | there was a curse upon the troupe
 So the other morning, Abdul and his boys ascended to the Empire States loftiest story. He was at- tired in the ceremonial garb of his medicinal craft. He faced the east blew a sacred rams horn and chanted the mysterious words that the evil spirit deplores. And the reason he went so high is because back in the old country, Abdul's people live on the sacred mountain of Maglala, somewhere in Africa and go high when they get an in- clination to pray. Also, at that alti- tude, there is likely to be story ir it.
 And that's what happened on tor of the Empire State the other morning.
 He Sacred Up An Angel In all the stories, 1t is so difficult for the young genius to find ar angel" for his play. Yet Chester Erskin was addressed by stranger in the Algonquin lobby who said he'd enjoyed one of Erskin's dramas tried out in London. One word led to a conversation and the stranger asked Chester what he was doing at the moment.
 Nothing" was reply. T have 6 play but no money"
 Why, that's all right" said the stranger. "Ill back anything yol do."
 Erskin now is busy with theatri. cal plans. He has fo+lnd his angel. The Touch Polite
 Sidewalk Interlude: A nondescrip panhandler came up to the staie and middle-aged pedestrian. "Hey Buddy" came the usual spiel could ye give me nickel?"
 The prospect stopped short, bu not with generous intentions You've the wrong system, son." h' counselled. When you walk up tt prospect, you should start witt Pardon me, sir. but really haven had anything to eat for two days Do not think you could help m' out?'"
 Apparently this lesson in the cor. rect approach. struck home. Be. cause we watched the panhandlel play the other side of the avenue accost another passerby. apply the new technique and triumph with a proffered ccis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29
Selected Poem
SUMMER PASTURE

 Myrtle Sutherland in the Christian Science
 Monitor) The sheep have a good pasture Wide acres of stubble Wheat gone in the harvest. Midday is hot, hot in the valley, And the sheep stand still Like sheep in a picture, With the dogs lying near The Basque shepherd stands By the little cook-Wagon, Neatly painted pale blue Like the pale blue sky, Like Coast Range to west And Sierra to east This is a good pasture And wide Small picture The sheep and the stubble The dogs and the shepherd, And the lite cook wagon It is blocked in wide countryside Roads lying in straight lines InterSect sections, While Coast Range to west and Sierra to east Bind these miles upon miles And make them a valley. Here SWerveS the canal, Brlmful of snoW-Water Run-off from summits of pale blue Sierra Drink for the sheep And drink for the dogs And drink for the shepherd Acres of stubble Brimming snow-water, The care of the dogs And the care of the shepherd Yes, the sheep have good pasture And wide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29
LONERGAN'S CHANGE OF HEART NOT LIKED BY 'DEM-
 OCRAT"
Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Is it possible that the Democratic party, the traditional party of the people, will again nominate Senator Lonergan for United States Senator from Connecticut in view of his alignment with the enemies of that party, in view of his record of hav- ing forty-two times voted in the United States Senator against New Deal legislation, and in view of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29
Current Comment

Shakespeare, I am sure, would heartily approve moderinizing the dialogf1ue of his plays.-Farnand Gravel, motion picture actor.
 Europe's ice water is always luke warm.-Irm du Gard, European writer visiting the United States on the New Worlds advantages.
 Yesterdays agriculture was pri- marily a mode of life; tomorrow's will be business proposition.-E. L. Anthony, dean of agriculture at Michigan State. n-slle0e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29

But tear on the dotted line before you leave it. The students under Is never have to take any examinations, except in music and drawing. Always happy to be of service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29

music appreciation, singing, drawing, needlework, handiwork, gym, dancing, and gardening.
 You might just carelessly leave this edi- torial around somewhere within the chil- dren's reach. It might make them feel better.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29
IN TODAY'Sa MAIL

This responsible opinions from it's readers Anonymous communications accompanied the writer's address notb accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29
4 Daily ~ ~ Washington > ...&,:
G. Hall Roosevelt Tried to Push : Governor Murphy Out of Michigan Race;
 Urged Van Woggoner Seek Nomination;
 Hope for Foreign Commerce Bureau
and ROBERT .. ALLEN
By DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON, August 29. = Governor Frank Murphy of Michigan of the Presidents closest and most esteemed friends He is also devoted and promising New Dealer But this did not keep member of the Presidents family from secretly trying to put
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose a three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton 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 did the number of un- employed in the United States ir 1929 compare with 1883 and 1888?
 A. The National Industrial Con- ference Board, Inc, estimates that an average of 92O,000 persons were unemployed in 1929; 14,984,0 ,000 ir March 1883, and 10,398,000 in Marct 1888. Preliminary figures for May 1888 show 10,3l0,000 unemployed including over 3,000,000 attached te the government emergency labor force-WPA and co.
 e. Should some air be let out o1 automobile tires when the pressure is increased by the expansion of the air on a hot day, or during 8 long trip?
 A. Tire manufacturers never rec ommend bleeding" Qetting air out of tires) to bring pressure down tc more comfortable level. There has been considerable controversy about this, but the habit of defiating is definitely unpopular among the tire experts.
 @. How many ribs has a gorilla?
 A Twenty-six.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29

Dictatorship in this country is still pretty well confined to mother and teacher
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29

If you want a copy of our book let, GAGE BIRDS", write to the Waterbury Democrats Washing ton Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29
A Thought for Today

Behold, the whrlwnd of the Lord goetk forth with fury continuing whirIwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked.-Jere- miah 30:23
 God is a sure paymaSter. He may not pay at the end of every week. or month, or year. but remember, He pays in the end.-Anne of Aus tria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29

Civilization is name people give to their way of living.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29
T st Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR
 Gratis is pronounced gray'-tis; not gratis.

o. Where is the smallest capital city in the world?
 A. It is believed to be Andorra- -la- Vieji, capital of the Republic of Andorra. The city has a population of about 600.
 @. Can Negro blood be transfused to white person without affecting the receivers racial characteristics?
 A. The race and color of the skin have nothing to do with the blood. Four types are recognized in blood transfusion, and the surgeon per- forming the operation merely deter mines that the right type of blood is used.
 o. Is the word baptize used in the Old Testament?
 A. It is from the Greek word bap- tizein, and occurs only in the Sep tuagint (Greek) version of the Old Testament, for example, in II Kings, B. IA, of Naaman dipping in the Jor- dan river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-29

@. How many ribs has a gorilla? A Twenty-six.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
Former Boxer Dies
When Struck by
Hit-Run Driver

SACRAMENTO. Calf, Sept. 5.
tUP)-Struck down by a hit-run
driver. Tommy Feltz. SIS, contender
for the lightweight boxing title in
the early 190O's, was killed instantly
here last night.
Feltz was admitted to the county
home for aged men when his sight
and memory began to fail a year
ago. Officers said ne frequently
came to the city to visit friends,
walking the 10 miles from the home.
He was struck by the machine as
he walked along a heavily travelled
boulevard.
Two other automobile fatalities
were reported by the coroners Of
flee. Mrs. Dolores Elaine Green. 30
was killed near Truckee when she
was thrown from a car as it swery-
ed to avoid a collision. She had
been married only six hours pre-
viously at Reno.
David CRANES, 16, was injured
fatally when his bicycle was struck
by an automobile near the munich.
pal airport.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05

Several Imperial Valley residents
attended the welding Of Miss Vera
Marie wogatzke. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Albert wogatzle of the
Alamo-Verde district. and Leonard
Gamble in Les Angeles Friday
night. The rites were read in the
Pueblo Oratorio at the Chapman
Park hotel.
The bride wore a bouffant gown
Of white lace over satin with a
finser-tip veil. She carried a white
Uraver book and a shower bouquet
Of orchids and lilies OF the valley.
She was siyen In marriage by her
brother. Walter Wogatzke. She was
attended by her sister Miss Alberta
Wogatzke. who vas ggwnsd in a tin
ted sheer dress ana Mrs. Harry
PainbleIn. wearing 4 peach troc6
frCck. Both attendants carried arm
bouquets OF roses and delphiniuni
in contrasting eolotS. Tie bride
groom was attended by Harry Gam
ble his brother. William Hanna
Murray Cowan and Ralph Gamble
were ushers. The bridegroom is
son of NJ. and Mrs. Foster Gamble
/ Of Compton.
Mrs. Compton vas graduateN
from Central Union high school II
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05

Miss Vivian Harper Of Il Centric
became the bride Of Warren Woody
also Of e Centric. at a beautiful
ceremony performed At o'clock
Sunday afternoon at the Church Of
the Roses az Caula Vista.
The bride Vas goEned IN white
lace over satin The gown was made
princesse style Her veil was finger
tip length aud Vas caught at the
temples with : coronet Of orange
blossoms She carried a bridal bou-
quet Of hIies-of-the-vaIley and
gardenias-
Mrs Homer I. Tate Of Ontario,
who attended the bride as matron
OF honor. wore powder blue lace
and carried a bouquet of blue lilies
and tiny pink roses.
Henry A. Woody Of E Centric
attended his brother as best man
The marriage service was read by
the Rev. Mr.. Harold Z Doty, pastor
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
Thousands Celebrate Labor Day With
Attendance at State Fair

Oakland No. 269 fourth. The band
contest was won by Sacramento
No. 81, with Alameda second. There
were l3 drum and bugle corps en-
tered.
Hundreds of county prizes were
being awarded by the judges, in
Guiding:
Horticulture: Alameda, (three sue
cessiye days, roses; Sutter second
Citrus fruit sweepstakes: Ventura
first, Santa Barbara, orange.
Citrus fruit exhibit: Orange first,
Ventura, San Bernardino.
Plum and prune sweepstakes: So
lano, Contra Costa, Placer.
Peach sweepstakes: Sutter, Butte
Solano.
Bean sweepstakes: Ventura, San
Joaquin. Humboldt.
Pear sweepstakes: Contra Costa
Placer, Napa.
Grape sweepstakes: Yolo, Butte
Solano.
Tobacco: Calaveras, Yolo.
WalnIts: Ventura, San Joaquin
Santa Barbara.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05

SACRAMENTO. Sept. ). (UP)-
Labor day was celebrated at the
California state fair today with a
special horse racing program and
one of the largest one-day at
tendances in the history OF the
exposition.
The San Francisco bay area shar-
ed honors with labor organizations
on the program, since 1t was also
San Francisco day, Alameda county
and Golden Gate exposition day.
The Labor day 5000 added purse
race headlined the racing program,
which has exceeded previous rec
ords for the first three days OF
pari-mutuel betting. There were
six running races and four trotting
races gcheduled.
San Jose American Legion post
No. 80 won the drum and buge
contest, feature of Sundays Legion
program, with Merced second, Fres-
no third and Stockton fourth. In
class B competition, Sunset post No.
400 of San Francisco was first.
Pittsburgh second, Lodi third, and
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
Blast Destroys
Yacht, Kills One,
Injuries Six

AVALON. Catalina Island. Cal,
Sept. 5. up A blast which les
trcyed a 40 foot yacht off this poty
yesterday resulted in the death to-
day of Mrs E. C. Seibert of Los
Angeles. and injury to six 9th r
persons.
Mrs. Seibert was blown incO the
cabin Of the beat and trapped there
by flames. Sport fishermen rescued
the party before the cruiser burned
to the waters edge. The accident
occurred in the Catalina channel.
is miles from here.
Joe Argood CO Los Angeles, who
was blown 200 feet into the ocean,
was most seriously injured Others
were his brother. Frank, wealthy
Oklahoma oil man, and his wife
Leatrice and Catherine Pennan. heI
sisters. and j. H. Wadsley San Pedro
the engineer. All are in the Cata-
lima hospital.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05

street intersection IN the western
part of the city. He apparently was
uncertain as to directions, and did
not know what route to take
The TWO policemen, who had been
warned that a car had been stolen
al Hudson. Wis. several miles
southeast Of here, brought their
squad car to a stop beside the ma
chine, and covered Couch with re-
golvers.
The desperado made no attempt
% resist arrest. He was not armed.
Couch told police he had ridden
1 freight train 70 Hudson and had
stolen the car there. Then, he said,
ne became confused and drove dir
actly back to St. Paul instead of
continuing away from the city as
le intended to do.
Couch, y, was the second federal
prisoner to escape from the Ram
sey county jail in four days.
He had faced possible death
penalty for the abduction Aug. 13
1f Peggy Gross. %, prominent in
81. Louis society, and Daniel Cox
7ahey. jr.. %. architect at ST. Louis
for the national park service.
Couch and an accomplice, James
Meredith. 81, abducted the couple
Aug. 13 on the outskirts Of st. LOU
is. They wanted Fahey's automobile
and took Miss Gross and Fahey
along to prevent them from max
ing a report Of the theft. The des-
peradoes released the couple. bound
and gagged, near Minneapolis, "a
hours later.
G-men fatally wounded Meredith
and captured Couch Aug. 20 in q
north woods hideout near Effie
MINI. Meredith confessed before
ne died Couch, when arraignec
Aug. 19. said that he would pleac
guilty. although a prosecutor hac
announced he would demand the
death penalty.
Robert Hendon, chief Of the st
Paul office of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation. said that Couch
had removed bricks from beneath
the window of his first floor cell
squeezed through a small hole ant
jumped to the ground. A jaile
said the bricks had been loose ant
that Couch had dug away the re
naming cement with a spoon.
Couch and Meredith had beel
sought for a series of robberie
and other crimes in southern state.
They had been hard pressed by po
lice when they fled from St. Loui
Couch was released from the Mis-
souri, state penitentiary June
Meredith, under the name Of OF
Seller. was paroled from the sam
institution several years ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
Man Kills Self
On Gambling Boat

LOS ANGELES. Sept. 5. CUP)-
Federal agents today investigated
the suicide of an unidentified man,
about 65. aboard the gambling barge
Caliente last night.
The body was found slumped over
the forward starboard rail with a
bullet wound in the head. The
gun apparently had fallen into the
sea.
Coast guardsmen who brought the
body ashore found an unsigned note
in a pocket which read: This Is
plain self-destruction. Only clue
to the identity of the victim was
the initials j. G." on the shirt
band.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
VIVIAN HARPER, WARREN
WOODY MARRIED

of the First Baptist church OF II
Cantro. Miss Auene McChrLsty OF
santa Ana sang "Ah. Sweet Mys-
terry Of Life and = Love YOU
Truly before the ceremony.
The brides mother wore navy
blue suit and a corsage Of gardenias
A blue sailor hat and matching se-
cessories completed her costume
The bridegrooms mother wore a
navv blue sheer and picture hat
Her corsage was composed Of gar
denias.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woody left immedi-
ately after the wedding for a hon.
eymoon trip to Catalina Island
They also will visit several beach
resorts before they return to make
their horne at 615 Orange avenue.
Ell Centru. The brides going away
costume was a two-tone blue trav-
cling suit with navy blue aeeeS-
SorieS.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
Driver jailed
AfterCar Wreck

CALIPATRIA. Sept 5.-Z. kooa-
shigaWa inland. is IN ill here on
a charge OF drunk driving after ne
wrecked his car 2Iz miles north
east Of town at III pm. Sunday
night.
David Grijalva. Calipatria, was
treated for minor injuries suffered
when the japanese drove his car
off the highway at @ ditch. High
way Patrolman Walter Walsh said.
Walsh arrested and jailed three
men on charges of drunk driving
Sunday, one at Calipatria, one al
Brawley. and one at WeStmorland.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
Valley Folk Will
Attend Rites for
P. A. Thaanum

LARGE numbers Of Imperial Val
lev residents plan 20 attend the
funeral services n San Diego Tues
day for P. A. Thaanuu- former Z
Cenrran and well known ex-service
man killed IN q traffic accident a.
Upland Thursday.
The rites VIII be held at pm.
Tuesday az the Brsdley-Woolman
chapel with the Z Centro lodge
OF EIks in charge. The Reserve Of
ncsrs Of Imperial Valley vii oe
1au bearers. Boyce Ateu post OF
the American Legion xii oe II
charge Of burial rites
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
VERA MARIE WOGATZKE
MARRIES IN LOS ANGELES

1881 after attending school IN sew
sral Imperial Valley towns Since
her graduation she Was employed
in an insurance office IN Los An
releS- Gamble is a graduate OF STAN
fcrd University where he was af-
tiliated with the Theta Phi elta
fraternity. He is connected with an
insurance company In Los Angeles
After = honeymoon journey to
Yosemite National Park and the
bay cities. Mr.. and Mrs Gamble
will be at home TO their friends at
9O6s, Leighton avenue. Los Angeles
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
Youth Will Face
Reckless Char9e

Billy SEerdfeger. y. VIII appear
il z Centro police court Tuesday
morning TO answer charge OF
reckless driving. drunkenness, and
disturbing the peace.
He was arrested az ) am. Su1-
day by Patrolman Raul Mateus.
who declared Swerdfeger drove his
car in zig gag manner. and shout
ed vile, profane epithets at the
officer. Swerdfeger was accom-
panied 1y a girl and another young
man. Mateus said. He was releas-
ed from custody with instructIorp
20 appear for a hearing IN police
court.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
Building Permits
Total $226,745

Building permits in FL Centre for
the first eight months c. 1899
totaIed S226.745
The first permit issued in Sep
tember boosted the total to s229.-
PAS. c. H. Bullock obtained a per-
nit Saturday to build stucco home
at 839 Brighton avenue at a cost
Of s2.5OO.
Permits issued during August to-
tailed s38.475 the highest August
total since the construction Of the
new theatre building several years
ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
NINE INJURED As
BUS 0VERTURNS

KINGMAN. ARR. Sept ). up
Three pe-sons. passengers q a san
"a Fe railways bus which over
turned three miles north O Oatman.
Ariz.. early yesterday. Nere taken
aboard q wsscbou1d train today for
Los Angeles where they were 70 be
treated for injuries II the SAM
Fe hospital
SIX other persons Who escaped
with minor cuts and bruises when
the bus blew a front tire continued
vest IN another bus
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
IS CHICKENS STOLEN
FROM IMPERIAL FARM

IMPERIAL, Sept. 5. = Seventy
five fryers weighing between three
and four pounds each were stolen
from the Estrel Z. Weldon place
near here. Weldon asked Imperial
polio and deputy sheriffs to help
num search for the missing proper
U.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05

race living Il Imperial Valley was
represented evidence q the stfec-
TIM z11n eujoyed during his ~
year residence I z Centre. The
crowd oFerfIoEed the chapel and
forced large numbers of men and
women 20 stand outside the build
ing during tire rites.
The solemn and impressive EIks
service vas followed. the rites Zinn
heard many times during his years
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
LICENSE ISSUED
FOR MARRIAGE

A marriage license was issued by
County Clerk w. J. NcClelland Sat
urday 10 Frank M Onstatt, "a, Z
centro and Frances Fernandez. l9
: swIey.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
Outlaw CAPTURED After
Escaping from Jail

ST. PAUL, Mimi. Sept. ). lUP)-John Couch, south-
outlaw, captured by two ST. Paul policemen
today. only little than u hours after ne had
capped from the Ramsey county Jail here.
Couch captured he in a stolen at
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05

Lieutenant Commander Clarence
Conlon is in command Of the U.
S. gunboat Monocacy which
was imperiled by Yangtse river
mines, although the japanese re-
fuse to let her move downstream
toward Shanghai. Commander
Conlan registered protest with
the Japanese consulate after
mines had exploded dangerously
close to the vessel.
Central Press
Imperial Valley press., 1938-09-05
Friends Pack choPeI for
zinn Funeral Services

Funeral services for d. l. ZHn victim Of hunting
accident Friday held the Lemons chapel n e
Centre At o'clock Sunday morning.
The flower banked chapel packed with relatives
and friends from all sections of southern California Every