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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03

Controller Sherwood L. Rowland was defeated finally in his stand against payment of the costs of Memorial Day observance yesterday when the board of finance voted ap- proval of the expenses incurred by the veterans committee. The con- troller now will pay the costs. pro- vided under budget item of $700, which he found" the day before part of the Memorial Day. observ- ance started, he "could not pay" to an extent of more than $200 "by charter provision.
 Acting on the unanimous approval of the payment by the board of al- dermen and 8 ruling by Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor to the effect that the appropriation of $700 for Memorial Day observance "in no way conflicts" with the charter, the board of finance authorized such payment. The aldermen had voted recommendation to the finance board ito instruct the controller to pay the bills" estimated at $690 by Captain Thomas E. White, chairman of the committee.
 T don't think we can instruct him." Commissioner John H. Goss remarked. But we can give him the corporation counsels opinion and inform him of our approval and I have no doubt that he will pay them. I would if I were in his place." the veteran member of the board re- marked.
 Right Questioned
 Aldermanic President Patrick M. Perriello, referring to the charter provisions which sets forth the du- ties of the controller as subject to the authority of the board of finance, wanted to know if the con- troller is not under instruction of the board of finance. Commissioner Goss said he felt that the board did not have the right to instruct" the controller.
 The corporation counsel's opinion bore out the vote of the board of aldermen in which was incorporated the contention that the Memorial Day observance was not "a public reception, parade, celebration, or concert" The controller had con- tended that the charter allowed him to pay not more than $200 for functions within the categories spe- cif1ed.
 The aldermen, unanimously, found that the Memorial Day observance was 8 solemn occasion" not what the controller had typifled the ob- servance. Captain White has told
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03
COLONIAL TRUST
 WINS DECISION
Jury's Verdict Returned in Civil Action Over Pay-
 ment of Commission
aMA,cW e notL@ NRAegs

A jury in the court of common pleas late yesterday afternoon re- turned a verdict for the defendant in the 5000 civil action of the Charles Rosengarten Company against the Colonial Trust Company. The trial opened Tuesday with Judge Miles McNiff presiding. The verdict was returned at 5:45 p. m.
 It was the plaintiffs claim that he was owed a commission for ar- ranging the sale of property at 103 Bank street from the bank to Sam uel H. Greenberg. The purchase price was $250,oo0. The defense maintained that the sale was ar- ranged through person who was paid fee.
 Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis and Attorney Perry Graicerstein appear ed for the plaintiff with Attorney William w. Gager and Attorney Henry Campell defending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03
Veterans Expenses
 Approved By Board
Legal Opinion Sustains Views of Aldermanic Menl= bers; Controller Rowland to Pay Memorial Day Debt

the aldermen that the controller had agreed to pay the bills something more than month previous to the observance of the veterans tribute to the war dead but had recanted by letter postmarked 9:3O D. m., last Friday night, which Captain White had received Saturday morn ing.
 To Pay Bills
 The veterans already had "pur- chased flowers, hired bands, arranged for transportation, flags" the Cap tain related, on the assurance of Controller Rowland that the requisi- tions for these expenses would be honored to the amount set up in the budget, $700. The committee estimated the total cost at $690.
 Controller Rowland told the press after the meeting that now he will pay the bills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03
FEDERAL UNITS IN,
 SUMMER CONCERTS

Summer symphonies by the two major units of the WPA Federal Music Project. the Bridgeport Sym phony and the Hartford Symphony, will begin with the concert scheduled for Monday, June 18th, in the pa- vilion at Pleasure Beach park, Bridgeport, and on Wednesday, June 22d at the Music Shell, Bush- nell park, Hartford, it was an- nounced today. Concerts in each city will commence at the same time, 8:30.
 Beginning on June 18th in Hart ford, the Hartford Symphony or chestra of 80 pieces will broadcast weekly on Mondays at 2 o'clock, through the faciliteis of Hartford Station WTIC. A half-hour pro- gram of symphonic music will be offered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03
ONLY BEES IN HAUNTED HOUSE

Turlock, Cal. (U.P0 = Migratory workers started the rumor here that a vacant house was haunted, insist ing they had not only heard rum- blings in the house at night but had actually seen the ghost" fly in and out of the windows. Finally police were called to watch, and the ghost flew out of the window in the shape of two sWarms of bees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03

Paul Vincent Carroll, the Irishman who found living in New York bit more exciting than in his native land or Scotland where he teaches is writing another play for Eddie Bowling to produce for him. The play will be first produced however in the famous Abbey theater in Dublin . Fred Stone, comedian, dance, and actor of pars is going to try the role Of old Bill Lghtnn ts summer at one of the resort houses Seems like he might make go of "Lightnng" Fay Banter, now that shes started is going at and into pictures in big way She has been filming "White Banners pcture-zed from the Lloyd Douglas novel, and has signed up for two more pictures. . . Maude Adams has successfully passed screen tests The next important thing is to get the r,ght play for her. One that had been planned with excellent elderly role will not do the part is too old
 unless she undertakes portrayal beyond her own years which can be done successfully, witness Ethel Barry more playing a centenaran and Helen Hayes queen in her late years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03

Edward Thorne formerly of this city but of late ot Saratoga N Y Thomas F. Sullivan and Lester E. Loner- gan classmates at St. Bonaventures College, acted as ushers last Sunday when Rev. Edmund OConnell cele brated his first solemn high at St. Margarets. The little reunion of classmates brought back fond memories
 Bill Tasilo and his band at Wrights Tavern in Painville have been offered chance to go location at the Kenmore Hotel in Albany
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03
STRAW HAT
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

When days grow warmer And Johnny swings his bat, Oracle trips out bare-headed, Dad puts on his new straw hat. He's been treasuring it Until the weather is just right, He hates to rush the season, Make of himself sight. So at it he fondly gazes And wishes for hotter sun, He hates to be conspicuous Nor likes to be the first one To saunter down the avenue, Hear the office gangs haw-haW When he shows up one day In his stiff new sailor straw. So when days grow bit hotter, And mother gives her new perm pat, Dad picks up the old courage And sports his new straw hat.
 FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. The Society for the Redemption of vlnius requests the pleasure of your attendance at banquet to honor Professor Alexander Aekss organis St. Josephs church. upon the occasion of presenting to him the Order of Grand Duke Gedmnas by the Republic of Lthuana at the Hotel Elton Thurs day evenings June at 730 o'clock John w. Jenusatis and Attorney Clarence Baanda head the arrangements committee Sincerely, Marcee Andrikis, publicity chairlady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03

Mary Gland undoubtedly should be the belle of the ball at the Sacred Heart High School promenade in the school auditorium Wednesday evening" June l5 Tuesday Mary finished making her own evening gown and displayed before the regular weekly session of the Girls Club afternoon sewing class Her classmates were away with Mary and the dress which looked like cool million The lucky lad who gets the invi- taon to escort Mary to the hop should thank his lucky stars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03

Thomas Mohan, skipper of the fifty-three foot .Hardtack' arrived home Wednesday alter SIX months cruise to the Virgin Islands, He brought pack countless interesting stories and products o the South Seas. welcome home party is being planned by his legion of local admirers at the home of Mr. and Mrs Bernard Began of Oak street tomorrow evening"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03
Whats Behind the Relief Crisis?
Northeastern Cities Are All In The Same Boat Because No One Knows Who's Responsible for What
BY WILLIS THORNTON NEA Service Staff C0rresnondent

Chicago surrounding relief great Cleveland Chicago somewhat obscured the cities throughout
 
 Mayors large joined plea Washington that direct relief a matter of degree not of kind
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03

Helpful Hattie says she hopes her young niece who eticulate this June from college will depreciate her future responsibilities and that though come loudes are acceptable she's subsequently, her own therefore professors in all studies including the literal arts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03

Euridte Egbert says what the world needs today is less specializing fewer theories less nagng less palavering less criticzing and straight thinking Outside of that he says we're better off than before worse and off than we were before we were better.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03

Erudite Egbert says the palm goes, at this time, to the man woman that can put across commencement address that expresses idea that has not previously been taken the hurdles and he adds that he hopes the boy girl standing the threshold" or who is advised to drink deep taste not the Peran spring will step across take good swallow and call 1t day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03
To days Answers to
 CRANIUM CRACKERS
Problem on Comic Page

If the man drove the first mile at the rate of 10 miles an hour, he would cover the first mile in six minutes.
 In order to drive the two miles at an average speed of 20 miles an hour, which would be one mile in three minutes, the two miles re- quired at this rate would take two times three minutes, or six minutes.
 But it took him six minutes to drive the first mile. Obviously it would therefore be impossible for him to cover the two miles in the same time.
 When your car starts to skid, don't step on the brake, step light ly on the accelerator. At the same time, turn the front wheels in the same direction the rear wheels are skidding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03

Joe Red" Phelan of Woodtck Road, of Uncle Sams most popular truck drivers will be teted at testimonial dinner tomorrow evening at Chris Hanons Blue Room in of his approaching marriage to pretty Myrtle Hayes Charles A. Bowen honors the Tower with batch of tnfoil via personal delivery He's ire quent contributor and we're always glad to see him drop around .. Joe Martone remembers the column with two Annie Oakes for the tenth annual dance recital of his pupils last evening at the WomenS Club It was pleas ing program and a feather in Joes little cap
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03

Cornfeld Point on the sound near SaybrOok is soon to have lightship for the ghtshp station there It will be launched at East BOOthbay Maine Saturday. Visitors to that attractive point the sound will have something new to look at this summer when they train their binoculars the waters from that neck of land
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03

and federal governments, 50 that cities may know clearly what share 0 fthe relief burden they must carry.
 Second, 8 system of relief ad- ministration that will place a premium on good administra- tion instead of prize for poor ad- ministration, which is often the way 1t works out in practice today MUST LOOK BEYOND
 THE END OF THE NOSE
 By the latter, Charters means that when city's relief pro- gram breaks down entirely, the state or federal government is forced to step in, and dumps out side funds into the city instead of making it necessary to raise them by local taxation. This eases the tax burden locally, but it is short sighted and results in chaos of administration like that which so many cities face at present.
 Since it is almost too much to expect local city administrations to seek voluntarily any arrangement which would tend to put more of the relief burden on local taxes, Chatters believes the federal gov- ernment should take the lead in seeking new relief arrangements whereby higher governments would contribute to city relief situation a fixed sum. Then the additional amount the local administration would have to raise in taxes would depend on the efficiency of local ad- ministration of relief.
 HOW SOME STATES
 ARE HANDLING PROBLEM
 The city relief problem, after dominating the 1897 sessions of the legislatures of 10 states, now has the almost exclusive attention of those of Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio and Illinois.
 In both the latter states, revision of the relations between state and city relief burdens and the extent of state control over city finance and taxation are under discussion. Neither Cleveland nor Chicago has yet been given by the state enough latitude in tax-levying to permit them to meet their relief situations with special levies.
 California is reimbursing coun- ties for social security payments. Kansas has made an emergency welfare fund available to counties. Georgia has authorized it's state welfare department to bear part of county welfare expenses. In New Jersey waiver of municipal debt limits is being considered.
 And in the meantime, new rela- tionships between city, county and state are gradually being forged on the hard anvil of the relief crisis that faces most large American cities today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03

The general breakdown Of city finances under the sudden strain of greatly-increased relief de- mands is opening up the whole subject of city-county-state rela- tionships. The Council of State Governments, the American Pub lie Welfare Association, and the Municipal Finance Officers Asso- citation, all with hearquarters here, are studying changing relation ships between these governmental units.
 FUMBLING TACTICS
 MAR ADMINISTRATION
 Study of the current series or relief crises which run from city to city like train of gum powder, shows that the most imme- diate trouble in nearly all cases is a fumbling of the ball between city, county and state administra- tion. The line of responsibility IS not clearly marked between them. The result is running fire of accusations back and forth be- tween state legislatures and city councils.
 Carl H. Charters, executive di- rector of the Finance Officers As- sociation, made up of city treas urers and financial officials of cities in the United States and Canada, unearths roots of the im- mediate crisis by noting that city budgets for 1888, generally made up in late 1887, did not allow for relief costs.
 With this, of course, came de- cline in city revenues which be- gan in July of 1887. This decline was not enough to hold the 1887 total under 1886, but it is contin- uing and bodes no good for finance in 1888. MUST RAISE MONEY, BUT CAN'T RAISE TAXES
 "The ability of cities to raise revenue is completely under the control of the state," Charters "Yet the cities face a financial problem complicated by rising labor and material costs, encroachment of state and federal governments on local revenue sources, tax limitation, homestead exemption and other tax exemp- ton laws"
 Chatters believes that cities be- set by mounting financial problems need two things.
 First, an end to planless batting of the relief problem back and forth between city, county, state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-03
LEARN TO SWIM---NO. 6
BY STEVE FORSYTH

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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1938-07-28
Sank Centre Route 3

Joe Bieringer was business call
er at Bill Schloegle's Wednesday
afternoon.
Gertrude and Mary Schloegle
were callers at the home Of Anton
Bieringer Monday forenoon.
Catherine and Dorothy Bieringer
were visitors with Gertrude and
Mary Schloegle Tuesday forenoon
Mrs. Anton Bieringer helped Mrs
Bill Schloegle with work Friday af-
ternoon.
Mary and Gertrude Schloegle
were visitors with Dorothy, Theresa
and Elizabeth Bieringer Sunday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Schmidt
were visitors at the home OF his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Schmidt, Sunday.
John Petermeier was d business
caller at Joe Scn,oegle's.
Joe Kane was business caller in
this vicinity Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Bromen-
shenkel and son, Marion, were visit
ors with Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Schloe-
gle and family Friday evening.
Melvin Hintzen and Frank Dan
iels were business callers in this
community Wednesday evening.
Bill Schloegle was a business
caller at the home of John Woida
Friday morning.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1938-07-28
sAUK CENTRE HERALD, Sank Centre, MINI.

nesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Maus and
daughters, Lorraine and Jean. and
Mrs. Ben Maus spent Saturday
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John Schmidt
at St. Cloud.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kleinfehn
and family, Of Chicago, ILL.,, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo Nceske and
Mrs. Marie Kleinfehn Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Noeske and
Marilyn joined other members Of
the Noeske family at a picnic at
the Louis Noeske's lumber camp
at Usage, Mimi, Sunday.
Mrs. Albert Rueckert entered st.
Marys hospital at Minneapolis the
first part of last week and submit
ted to a major operation. At this
writing she is reported to be get
ting along nicely.
Miss Margaret Merten, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Merten, re-
turned home Saturday evening
from the Melrose hospital, follow
ing an operation for appendicitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike lilies, OF
Long Prairie, were visitors here
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Didier spent
Thursday afternoon at the farm
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Unger
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Crider and
small daughter, of Long Prairie
of Sank Centre. Mr.. and Mrs
George Marthaler, Of Freeport, &C
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1938-07-28
Padua

Mrs. Eleanor Plante, Robert and
Patricia, spent few days of last
week with Mike Essler and family
Margaret Mayer is spending a few
weeks with her sister, Mrs. Ben
Essler, at Elrosa. Dorothy Essler
is spending a few days with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Essler.
j. +. Drinker and Reva spent Sat
urday with Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert
Rousslange and family.
Mathilda Paul, of st. Cloud, is
employed at the George Essler
home.
Mike Essler, Mrs. George Essler,
Mrs. Eleanore Plante and Susan
Hagen were st. Cloud callers Fri
day afternoon.
Melvin Spaeth was an overnight
guest Of Donald Ripka Saturday.
Irene Rousslange is employed at
the Schieffer Bros. home at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. John lilies and baby
spent Monday evening at the Evens
home.
Mrs. Cleanore Plante, Robert and
Patsy, Mike Essler, Felix and Anna
Mae called at Hubert Rousslange's
Saturday forenoon.
Dorothy Essler spent Saturday
afternoon with Anna Mae Essler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Essler,
Gladys Nugent and Mrs. Elizabeth
Jung spent Friday with relatives at
Elrosa and Greenwald.
Gladys Nugent is spending few
DAYS at the Frank Essler home.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1938-07-28
Old Highway No. 4

Floyd Anderson had the misfor-
tune of getting kicked by horse
Tuesday, breaking his jaw, and was
rushed to the University hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Drager and
Mr.. and Mrs. Halle Larson, of Lit
tie Sank, were visitors at Wesley
Martins Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Martin and
family, of Creston, Ia, were din
ner guests at Paul Jerks Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Holmes were
dinner guests at Charles Farron's
Sunday.
Pete Pierson was a caller at Yves
ley Martins Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jean Peterson, OF
st. Paul, came up Tuesday. Mrs
Frank Martin returned with them
to Wisconsin to attend the funeral
of Wesley Denzer, Mrs. Frank Mar
tins son-in-law.
Mrs. Henry Martin Is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Paul Zerk, and FAM
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Martin ana
sons, Gerhard and Ralph, accom-
panied Mr.. and Mrs. Hareld Nelson
and daughter, Diana, to Palisade,
were they spent the day with Mr.,
and Mrs. Delvin Burr and son, and
Carl Jean Martin, who is staying
with her sister. On returning they
were sightseeing through Camp
Ripley and Indy State Park Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Zerk and Mrs.
Henry Martin visited at Simon
Holmes Sunday afternoon.
Happy Nelson spent Sunday with
Gwendolyn Martin.
Orville Martin and Herman
Holmes spent Sunday afternoon
with Emil Martin.
Mrs. Jesse Martin spent Thurs
day with her mother, Mrs. Jim La
Fargo.
Mark, Audrey and Carol Inger-
soil and Fred Siemann were Friday
dinner guests at the William Throne
home.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1938-07-28
West Union

The annual school meeting in
District No. was held Tuesday of
last week at which about thirty
voters of the district attended.
Clerk and treasurer reports were
accepted as read. Funds were vet
ed to be levied to necessary rum
ming expense, that the board may
purchase stoker for the heating
plant. The result of the election of
clerk for a three year term, was
Albert Radermacher 10 votes and
Albert Maus II votes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore We're
left Sunday for their home at
Moorhead, having spent a ten
day vacation visiting relatives and
friends here.
Rev. Nick Kramer, of Kimball,
was a visitor here at the home of
his brother, John and family, last
week.
Anton Bentfield entertained the
Skat Club in the Church hall We'd
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1938-07-28
Stiles

Mr.. and Mrs. John Reble and
family were visitors at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Weiger Sun
day afternoon.
Mrs. D. w. Carpenter and daugh-
tiers, Janet, Betty, Mildred and Alta,
were callers at the Math Michels
home Friday evening.
Charles Frisk and Eileen Larson
were visitors at Alvin Lambs Sun
day.
Francis Walters spent a few
days of last week at the Albert
Michels home.
Donald and Winfield Lamb call
ed on Walter and Leo Michels Sun
day afternoon.
Mrs. Alvin Lamb attended the
Helping Hand Society meeting at
the Mrs. Emma Stewart home Wed
nesday.
Mrs. Albert Hoeschen called on
Mrs. Math Michels Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Lamb and
daughter, Grace, and son, Donald,
were callers Friday at the Rudolph
Woesce home.
Ralph Lent and Jim Martin were
callers at the Albert Michels home
Wednesday.
Ralph Hoeschen is employed at
the Lila Trattles home.
Adelaide Michels visited at Will
son Swift's Tuesday.
Delphina Amman, who has been
employed in Sank Centre, returned
to her home last Sunday.
Albert, Walter ana Adelaide
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1938-07-28
South Sank Centre

Gertrude and Mary Schloegle
were visitors with Katherine Bier
niger Monday.
John Bieringer was caller at
the Anton Bieringer home Tuesday
forenoon.
Mrs. William Schloegle spent
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. An
ton Bieringer.
Mrs. Walter Hines, Katherine
and Dorothy Bieringer called at the
John Bieringer and Carl Bieringer
homes Thursday afternoon.
Ed Eibensteiner and daughter,
Marion, and son, Norbert, were din
ner guests at the Anton Bieringer
home Tuesday.
Theresa Bieringer called Satur-
day afternoon at the Joe Rouss-
LANCE home.
Anton. Bieringer spent Monday
in Minneapolis.
Mrs. Anton Bieringer spent Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. William
Schloegle.
Elizabeth and Katherine Biering-
er spent luuTSQdy CNChAhS "AsAi
Gertrude and Mary Schloegle.
Marie and Alice Bieringer are
spending few days with their
grandmother, Mrs. Susan Marx, at
Sank Centre.
Joe Kane was a caller at the Will
liam Schloegle home Friday after
noon.
Virgil Merten is employed at the
Carl Bieringer home.
Theresa and Dorothy Bieringer
spent last week at the John Biering-
er home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Eibensteiner
and son, Norbert, and daughter
Marion, Jim Kane and Ben Dick
house spent Sunday and were din
ner guests at the Anton Bieringer
home.
Mrs. John Bieringer and Dorothy
Bieringer called at the Joe Rouss-
LANCE home Saturday forenoon.