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The Washington times., 1938-10-20
Little Girl,
You Had q
BuSyDay

TakOma Park police are in
. quandary.
They don't know just what
to do about a Washington girl
with an unusual sense of
humOr.
The girl really started some
thing yesterday via the teIe-
phone. She directed, in short
succession, to the home of
Mrs. Grace Ellis, 81 Syca-
more Ave-:
1. An ambulance.
2. A fire engine.
3. A bakery truck.
4. A furniture van.
S. Several assorted delivery
boys.
The Ellis family have said
they will take no action
against the girl, but police
frOwn on "larkS" of that type,
and may bring charges. Just
what charges they can't de-
eide upon.
The Washington times., 1938-10-20
D. C. CRIPPLES.
Get EDUCATION.
CHANCE At LAST.
Hospital Glasses for
Children Approved
By JAMES ]. CULLNANE

The cruel threat Of being forced
to fight the world with stunted
minds as well as physically handi-
capped bodies was driven tempo
rarily into the background for 209
of the Districts saddest children
today.
Within the next 10 days or two
weeks corps of visiting teachers
will begin bringing education to
those children who are denied ad-
mittance to the public schools be-
cause of their bodily tnfirmitieS,
Mrs. Mary Steele, director of the
District WPA division of educa-
tion, promised.
REALITY AT LAST
Last major obstacle in the path
Of the teaching project was lifted
yesterday when the Board of
Education formally voted to act
as co-Sponsor with the Health De
partment in the visiting teacher
program.
Only minor technicalities re-
main to be smoothed over now,
Mrs. Steele said, and these will be
disposed of with all possible speed.
She pointed out that both District
and Federal WPA officials are
deeply interested in the plight of
Washington'S crippled children.
CLASSES AT HOSPITALS
Glasses will be set up at Chill
dren's, Freedmen'S and Gallinger
Hospitals for youngsters who are
bedridden and who attend the out
patient clinics.
A few teachers will be assigned
to visit the homes Of relatively
small number of little shut-ins.
The WPA project approved by
the Board of Education calls for
expenditure of $18,045.76. Sixteen
visiting teachers, two field super
visors and two assistants will aid
the disabled school children until
the end of this school year.
Then the WPA project will ex-
pire and the crippled children
once more will be dependent upon
the whimS of Congress, which has
SteadfaStly refused in the past to
give them the educational privi-
legeS more enlightened cities have
been extending for a quarter Of a
century.
MUST CONVINCE CONGRESS
Mrs. Henry Grattan Doyle, pres
ident Of the Board of Education,
expressed hope that the WPA
project would convince Congress
of the need for including visiting
teachers for crippled children in
the permanent school program.
Included in the group eligible
for instruction from the WPA
teachers are crippled children,
youngsters with delicate health
who cannot leave their homes, tu-
bercular children not enrolled in
ally asked for SO teachers and IL
tive vision.
PROGRAM RESTRICTED
The Board of Education origin
ally asked for 43 teachers and IL
supervisors, assistants and clerks
to extend education to more than
400 shutinS, but Federal WPA
headquarters was compelled to re-
strict the program.
Deputy WPA Administrator
Ross Haworth offered the coopera-
ton Of his office in aiding Grip
pied children two weeks ago after
the Patterson papers suggested
establishment of a hospital school
for the youngsters at Gallinger
Hospital.
The Washington times., 1938-10-20

then asked, "you have always
been very bitter against your
daughter, Margaret, haven't
you?"
Mrs. Boehme was excused from
replying.
The Washington times., 1938-10-20
Former Slave, '122,
Dead in AsheViI|e

AsHEv1LLE, N. c., Oct. 10
NUP0.-Aunt Sarah G Judge er,
former slave who celebrated her
122d birthday September is, died
here today as she said she would
-"propped up in bed takin' life
fair and easy It'll the Ole Marser
calls me away"
The Washington times., 1938-10-20

Trips, prizes for the un-
believabIe Believe 1t Or NOtS"
a new and absorbing Ripley
Contest starts October "a q.
Read the Washington Herald for
complete detailS. Tel. RE. 1894 for
Home Delivery.
The Washington times., 1938-10-20
MOther-in-Law Backs Man Who Slew
Wife's Sweetheart

CHICAGO Oct. 20 QN.S)-Wh mother arraigned against
daughter and wife purnng her perfect husband the first
degree murder trial Of Rudolph Skora 3d. approached
dramatic climax today Skoa himself prepared to take the
The Washington times., 1938-10-20
Will Trade Studio Home
for Small Farm

WHEN LIVING IS DIFFERENT
In 5-room studio home. solid brick, on
hilltop lot, 74x137. Built by and for
owner. Brick garage and maids rm
sun deck: $50 mo-, or will trade for
small farm,
See tOday'S Classified Section for further
details and other bargains.
The Washington times., 1938-10-20

Nearly 1000 persons tried to
jam their way into the courtroom,
drawn by the prospect they would
hear from Sikora's own lips why
ne shot and killed Edward Solo
man, 35-year-old bachelor who was
his wife's sweetheart.
MOTHER VS.. DAUGHTER
Mrs. Margaret Sikora, wife of
the accused, was not among the
crowd. Yesterday, the comely %
year-old wife took the witness
stand to aid the States attempts
to send Rudy to the electric chair
because, she said, she still loved
Solomon. It was Mrs. Sikora who
earlier had said that Sikora was
perfect husband"
But while Margaret testified
against her mate, her mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Boehme, took the stand
for the defense to aid her SON.
in-law.
MOTHER is DEFIANT
When court resumed today, Mrs.
Boehme was recalled to the wit
ness stand to face a fiery cross
examination at the hands of
Prosecutor Leslie Curtis. She was
in defiant, quarrelsome mood as
she reiterated her testimony yes
terday in which she helped the
defense to attack the character
of her own daughter.
The prosecutor attacked Mrs.
Boehme'S previous testimony that
Rudy had become mentally i'll
during his efforts to induce his
pretty wife to give up her flam-
ing love affair with Solomon and
return to him.
Recalling Sikora shot Solomon
down on the streets here August
% last, Curtis asked:
when was the first time you
said anything was wrong with
Rudy Sikora mentally?"
"Oh, I don't remember" re-
piled Mrs. Boehme in a tone
which was both defiant and dis
gusted.
Curtis-"You never mentioned
his so-called mental ailment
until right here yesterday"
Defense attorneys, who hope to
prove Sikora was emotionally in
sane when he slew Solomon, OBJ
jected to the question and the OBJ
lection was sustained.
"As a matter of fact" Curtis
The Valley settler., 1938-06-17
SUEITER FERTILIZER

Many have asked about the appli- cation of fertilizer all at one
 time or distributing the appli-
 cation throughout the growing sea- son of plants. If the fertilizer can be applied two or three, times throughout the growing season, pl- ants would make better use of it than to have it all ap >lieG at 1ant1ng time, as certein amount Of the fertilizer is soon. lost from teaching or chemical changes that occur in the soil.
 It is simple matter to apply fer ti1izer to row crops through. the growing season, as it can be ap-
The Valley settler., 1938-06-17
NEW AP PRECIPITATION GRANTED

The Seward Gateway of June g, pub I1shed the announc ement by Col
 onel Otto F. 0hlson, just return ed from the States, thet the sum
 of $55O, 900 had been allocated to the Metanu ska Valley Colony,
 sum which is ca1cula ted to tide
 the Colony over during the period of read jus tment.
 When intervi ewed regarding the announc cement, General Manager Jac- oba sta ted. .mEVer ince last fall. negotiat ions have been under way to obtain much needed funds to cont 1nue the clearing program as we'll as to cont inue the. o0eration of those processing units, which, due to the small vo lume Of pro- duce, are not at this time oper- atinG on a profitable basis. I an positive that any funds rec- eived by this profit will be 6r- anteo only under the most rigid conditions. They will be earmark- ed for specific purposes. The clearing of land will be the most 1m2ostant of these purposes"
The Valley settler., 1938-06-17
BULLET PROBLEMS

The pOultryman, who raises flock of bullets that will pro- duce profitably as layers, must be able to handle not only tr- oublesome problems as they arise, but must know the weaknesses of his birds and take the proper steps to remove handicaps and to prevent troubles that nay devel- op after the birds are placed in the laying house. ...,., The ma jor handicaps to which pull let's are likely to be sub jected during the growing period are:
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The Valley settler., 1938-06-17

piled between the rowso The app lication to grain crops can be done with a regular fertilizer spreader, until the grain com mences to joint. At this time, the fertilizer would have to be spread by some kind of broadcast seeder. There is some danger of burning the plants by broadcast ing the fertilizer, especially if care is not taken to get a good even distribution with the broad cast ma achine. The ma chine should be started to whir1ing and the operator moving forward before the valve is opened to, allow ma terial to drop upon the broadcaster. Even { then some burning may occur. It is more important to apply the nitrate fertilizer through the season than it is to apply the phosphate. One or two applications of phos0hate should be suffi fic tent.
 I. M. c. Anderson.
 Dist. Ext. Agent
The Valley settler., 1938-06-17

Robert v. Core S Family of Anch- orage have taken the tract +l68 formerly occupied by Burt Car
 ton. "@*-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03

Instructor
 mouchel, Marguerite Wiedorn, Thel- ma Branch, Rose Marie Wiedorn, Ruth Shirley Booth.
 Green Band Test
 These girls passed the green band test:
 Bertha Wells, Barbara vanTas- sel, Joanne Coporaso, Mary Dona- hue, Evelyn Kustis, Lida DiCecco, Margaret Canning, Doris Guhring, Judith Konner, Rose Santoro, Ber- tha Webb, Mary Bowman, Doris Downs, June Cook, Jean Grana- tuck, Ruth Kastleman, Helen Sav- age, Ruth Cooper, Cecelia Logan, Shirley Goldsmith, Louise Lefevre, Marjorie Mariner, Alice Hickcox, Barbara Chamberlain, Lyda Haw- kins, Margery Barbour, Lois Ber- gen, Martha Bowman, Bettie Carr, Mary Dowd, Lois Holcomb, Betty Petitjean.
 Also Jacqueline Stills, Ruth Whelan, Maude Eggletcn, Marion McNulty, Nancy Platt, Doris MacWhirter, Ardith Ferris, Mary Joyce. Helen Mitchell, Elizabeth Rudolph, Rose marie Wiedorn, Betty Cowper- thwait, Jacqueline Javecchia, Illu- minata DeMartino, Doris Hughes, Ruth Boylan, Mary Mccormack, Dorothy Butler, Anna Mecca, Gra- tia Booth.
 Orange Test
 These girls passed the orange band test:
 Mary Donahue. Evelyn, Kustis, Rose Santoro, June Cook, Ruth Cooper, Lydia Hawkins, Betty Pet itjean, Ardith Ferris, Doris Hughes, Dorothy Butler, Bertha Welte. Lida DeCecco, Bertha Webb, Jean Gra- natuck, Shirley Goldsmith, Lois Bergen, Jacqueline Stills. Dorsi Mac Whirter, Elizabeth Rudolph, Jac- queline Yavecchia, Barbara Van Tassel, Doris Gurhing. Mary Bow man, Ruth Kastleman, Marjorie Mariner, Bettie Carr, Marion Mo- Nulty, Mary Joyce, Mary McCor- mack, Barbara Chamberlain, Joan Coporaso. Judith Bonner, Doris Downs, Helen Savage, Alice Hick- OK, Mary Dowd, Nancy Platt, Helen Mitchell, Betty Cowperthwait.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
} RESCUED IN
 PROVIDENCE FIRE

Providence, R. l., Dec. 3-(UP)- Three persons were rescued early today when a four-alarm fire swept the top two floors of the five-story Conrad block in the center of the Providence business area. Loss, mostly from water, was estimated at over $25,000.
 Building Superintendent F. A. Slocum Smelled smoke in his fourth floor apartment and reused Dr. Charles Dodge and his son, and elevator operator William Burnham in adjacent apartments. No one was hurt.
 Discovered shortly before dawn the fire ragged for over two hours. Flames mushroomed through the upper floors of the old building as freezing temperatures hampered fire-fighters. The fire was believed to have started from an overloaded chimney near the top floor.
 Water seeped through to the first floor, causing heavy damage to stocks of J. P. Mourin and Gray son's, women,s apparel shops and the Merriam Company, interior dec orators. on the street floor, and to Rockwell's, music house. and the Ye-Rose photography studio on the second floor. The building also contained several physicians and dentists offices.
 Extra police were called to um- snarl traffic as motorists and pedestrians gathered to view .tkI fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
Deportation

Sylvester Spragnola, g, of Wa terbury, is to be depOrted. He was taken from Hartford to Boston yesterday by Col. L. L. Martineau, regional director of the U. s. immigration and nat. uralization service.
 Immigration officials said that SpagnOla had been a resident of this country for 27 years, and had been a frequent resident of jailS and prisons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
LOURDES SCOUTS
 TO HIKE SUNDAY

Troop 26, Boy Scouts of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes met last evening. Those attending were: l.. Ronaldi, w. Sabetta; J. Lavian- nj, Tony DiMana, F. Bonaldi, Fran ces Bouffard, w. Pace, Mole, Kenny F. Cossetta, R. Rizzuto, LeBeland F. Maffin, P. Palmer, PaSqua, l. Torsani, E. Bordner, Inatto Bian- chini, Metro, w. Soprano, Russo Johnson, A. White, and N. Cappel- la.
 The meeting opened at 7:30 with the presentation of colors by the junior leaders. F. Bonaldi led then boys in writing the oath and law Dues were collected and inspection held.
 A scout signaling contest was conducted by Carmen DiMana. Pa trols l and 2 and and were giv- en messages to relay to each other by flags.
 Twenty boys are planning hike tomorrow to 'Greyssone" with hike master "Foots" Bonaldi in charge. The junior leaders closed the meeting at 800.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
3 ANTI-SEMITlC
 GUARDS KILLED

Bucharest, Dec. 3.-UP) Three more members of the Fascist anti Semitic Iron Guard were shot and killed today while allegedly attempt ing to escape from police.
 The victims were Josef Fagardaru, Annie Ghica and Andria Petru. Police said they had been arrested in connection with the attempt to assassinate Dr. Francis Stefanescu- Goanga, rector of Oluj University last Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
Inspection

The Waterbury office of the state employment service was vis- tied yesterday afternoon by mem bers of the Waterbury and Water town Leagues of Women Voters. Arrangements were in charge of Mrs. Louis Laun, chairman of the department of government of the local league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
Lights, Please!

A petition for more street lights was approved at a meet ing of the Bucks Hill COmmun- ity club last night. Carmine De- Bonis presided at the session.
 Entertainment was provided by students in the classes of Miss Vivian Minor. Taking part were Rachel Burns, Dorothy Kane, Nancy Manherz, COrinne Burns and Jane NaStri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03

canvass will continue throughout the week and end December 11th. Teachers training class will be held at 7:3O. Monday evening. Parish Helpers will meet Tuesday evening. Women's auxiliary on Monday at 3 p. m.
 Congregational Church = Sunday school at 10. Morning worship at II. Sermon ''The Parable of the Patch" Young Peoples society Sum- day evening at T. Subject. Basic Laws of Conduct The Fourth Com mandment."
 The 2O0th annual meeting of the First Ecclesiastical society of the ming at 8 o'clock in the chapel. On ming at 8 o'clock in the chapedl. On Wednesday the annual church sale and supper will be held. The safe during the afternoon and evening and the supper at 5. 6 and 2 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
SDhagetti!

Members of Florio Post, Ital- ian-American World War Vet erans will attend spaghetti supper tonight given at the home of Mrs. EustacchiO Schiappa of Rose street, by the auxiliary.
 Plans have been completed for the annual Children's Christ mas party, December IS at 3 p. m. in V. F. w. hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
SPO1LIGH7ING-
 Brass City News

and pedestrians. The prediction for Sunday is rain and warmer.
 The mercury sank to above at 3 o'clock this morning, but then began rapid climb. The mercury was still rising late this morning, but heavily overcast sky seemed to bear out the prediction of snow.
 Last Sunday morning Water burians woke to find another heavy snowstOrm underway, while the snow from the heavy fall of Thanksgiving day still covered the ground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
Improving

Private Eugene Legge of the fire marshal's staff has returned to duty though still suffering from the effects of knee injury suffered several weeks ago.
 The fireman fell down flight of stairs while Investigating fire. He is still under medical care.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
No Holiday!

There will be no weekend hOIi- day for the members of the board of finance, presently engaged in devising the 1889 budget for sub mission to the board of aldermen at the latter boards regular meet ing at 8 o'clock Monday night.
 While it was reported at last nights meeting that a quc-um would not be available today, meeting is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, another for Monday afternoon, when the last of the details of the budget will be com- pIeted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
"Over There"

Experiences during a trip to England during the summer were related by Edward H. Da- wis of the Scovill Mfg. Co, in a talk to members of the Over look Cottage Park club at the Kingsbury school last night.
 A card party followed the meeting. Frank Minnaman head ed the committee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
Lady McAlpine

The committee in charge of the annual Christmas party of the Lady McAlpine lodge, Daughter of Scotia, will meet Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. John Brown, chairman.
 Mrs. Agnes Porter presided at the regular meeting of the lodge last night at Kitchener post hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
LIQUOR PERMIT

This is to give notice that I, Anthony Laguna. of 67 Lounsbury Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed an application dated Dec. 3fd, 1888, with the Liquor Control Commission for a Package Store Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the prem- ises, 69 Lounsbury Ave, Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Anthony Laguna, of 67 Lounsbury Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be conducted by Anthony Laguna, of 67 Lounsbury Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,. as permittee.
 ANTHONY LAGUNA.
 Dated Dec. Srd, 1888. 12-3-10
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
$25,OOO SUIT OF WOMAN SETTLED

Settlement was reported today in the 5000 civil common pleas court action of Mary Aleshauskas against Albert Chauser and others. The complaint was based on alleged fraud and deceit in connection with the transfer of property at 304-312 Baldwin street. The terms of settle ment are undisclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
BANK CASHIER DIES

Winsted, Conn.,, Dec. 3-UP) = The funeral of George L. Smith, 63 cashier of the Hurlburt National Bank where he started work as an office boy AS years ago, will be held Sunday. Smith died yesterday after an illness of several months. He had been cashier of the bank for 20 years. His widow survives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
Young Drummer
 Latest Coasting
 Accident Victim,


 Ten-year-oId Robbie Scan- nell. well known throughout the city as . fancy drummer, was injured in a coasting accident this morning. He was dis charged from St. Mary's hos- pttal after having been treated for abrasions about the face.
 Police are investigating the accident. It was reported that young ScannelI, while cCasting on Putnam street, ran his sled u1aaef an automobile driven by DOmenic Farin0 of 294 South Leonard street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03

affo, Isabelle Lucian, Camilla Di- meco, Fred Giampietro.
 Grade 3, Room 2-Eugenia Char kowsky, Lucy Galasso, Joan Mar diello, Elaine Ortelle, Anna Peru gini, Donald Graf, Edward Jaco- vino, Vincent Mecca.
 Grade l, Room 3-Raymond AL bini, Mary Barber, Edward Birch, Phyllis Santoli. Margaret Penney, Evelyn Wyrebek.
 Grade 1, Room 4-Eleanor Cook, Rocco Paternostro, Joseph Giam- pietro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
Break Fails

Detective-Lieutenant John Gal win last night reported an unsuc- cessful attempt by thieves to break into the home of John F. Leng- vel, 42 Giles street. The burglars attempted to saw lock on a back window.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Ubald BellmOre, 699 South Main street, and Marion Wood, g Buckingham street.
 Terrence F. Bunce, 6S9 Baldwin street, and Edith Fleck, Nauga- tuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
Local Stores
 Open Tonight

For the convenience of Christmas shoppers, downtown stores will remain open until g o'clock tonight.
 The stores will be open till 9 p. m. each Thursday and Saturday until the week before Christmas. Then, beginning on Monday, the 18th, they will be open each night till 9 o'clock, through Saturday night, Christ mas Eve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
AUTO FIRE

An automobile owned by Fred Giglio was damaged by fire this morning. Engine T answered an alarm at 9:l3. The company was out only seven minutes on the call
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03

Past President organizations of the city are ex- pected to attend. John BruzaS will succeed Police Lieutenant Jo- seph Bender as commander of the post, while Mrs. Anna lSatusavage will be inducted for another term. A social session will follow the induction ceremonies.
 Preparations for the event were made last evening at meeting of the off1cersand executive conNnit- tees of both units.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03

Past National Commander John Danisavage of the Lithuanian Legion and Mrs. Katherine Nar- cum of New Britain, past national president of the legion's auxiliary, will off1ciate tomorrow afternoon at the joint installation cere- of Sylvester Stokes post and its auxiliary. The exercises will take place at 48 Green street. Repre- sentatives of the various veterans
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
TurI, on the Heat!

Snow or freezing rain by to- night was the weatherman's pre- diction today, giving promise of more woe for Waterbury motorists
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03

While changing a tire on lonely jungle road in Ceylon three men saw a rogue elephant preparing to charge, and were just able to start their car and escape as the mad dened beast roared toward them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03

CASH LOANS-Up to $500 Privacy assured. Rate of int. SSS monthly on unpaid principal not exceeding S1OO. and go on any remainder Personal Finance O.. of Water. bury. l99 Bank St, Tel. 3-3l0S. Lie No l66
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-01-27

refer to ordinary foods 8 och as cot
tage cheese as "Snowbans,- gelatin
salads as Hawaiian V9iggle." and
mashed potatoes centered with a
poached egg as Bird s Nest" and
they will taste much better.
To keep tools, nail 8, ETC.. from
rolling off the top of your step
ladder, nail strip of inner tube
around 1t so as to I orm a shallow
tray for holding these SIN ali
articles.
Are you tired or making a little
bit OF white sauc each time you
prepare creauled vegetable or
scallope,d dish? Then why not
,aake enough at one time to last
ror several day s.? II stored In 4
modern air-cond itioned ice refriger-
ator, your Whit sauce will keep in
excellent condj .tion. The constant
circulation Of fresh, clean-washed
air in these y ew-type refrigerators
will guard II against picking up
the flavor ut any strong-odored
food you may happen to be keep
ing at the time.